Unit 4 Opportunities

4a Future world Grammar predictions 6 Read the first sentence. Then circle the logical
prediction (a or b).
4 Complete the predictions with one word so that
1 We’re planning to have a baby.
Word focus job and work Listening children of the future they are 100 percent sure. Sometimes more than
a It might be a girl.
one option is correct.
b It will be a girl.
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of 2 23 Listen to four parents of young babies
1 The world be a very different
job or work. talking about their children’s futures. Check (✓) 2 My son has a cold.
place in a few years’ time. I’m sure of that. a He may get better soon.
the things the speakers (1–4) mention. You can
1 The project will bring lots of new 2 He (not) leave school at sixteen b He’ll get better soon.
check more than one thing for each speaker.
to the area. like I did. 3 People are living longer these days.
2 Do you enjoy here? 1 2 3 4 3 Robots and computers take a I could live to be a hundred.
3 How often do you take a day off from education care of all the routine, boring things. b I’ll live to be a hundred.
? environment 4 She won’t work full-time. 4 Electric cars are on sale now.
4 How can you do three at once? health 5 They’ll find cures for many of a Some people might buy them.
That’s impossible! the health problems we face today. b Some people will buy them.
home
5 She has a lot to do at at the 5 Domestic robots can do more things than
moment.
languages 5 Complete the predictions with one word so that before.
work they are NOT 100 percent sure. Sometimes more a Every home will have one.
6 What’s your ?
than one option is correct. b They might become more popular.
7 Phil and I in the same company.
We both enjoy it. 3 23 Listen again to the predictions the parents 1 She’ll live to be a hundred. 6 My sister writes children’s books.
make about these things. Are they 100 percent sure 2 She get sick at some point in a Robots will never be able to do her job.
8 I started my first when I was still (S) or not 100 percent sure (NS) of their predictions? her life. b Robots might not do her job in the future.
at school. It was in a local store.
1 using a computer 3 This affect their world in ways
we haven’t imagined. 7 Dictation predictions
2 leaving school
3 using robots 4 They not learn it at school. 24 Listen and write the six predictions. Then
4 driving electric cars 5 That be a challenge! decide how much you agree with each one.
(✗ = disagree, ✓ = mostly agree,
5 working full time
✓ ✓ = completely agree)
6 living to be 100
1
7 effects of climate change
8 speaking Chinese 2
3
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 4b Now what? 4 Correct the factual mistakes in these sentences.
1 Lorna’s brother is finishing his apprenticeship
soon.
Grammar future forms
5 Match the future forms in the sentences (1−8) with
the uses (a–d).
Vocabulary education Reading going back 2 Lorna will be back in Vancouver next week. 1 We’re going to see the Futures exhibition on
Saturday. Do you want to come?
1 Complete the questions with these expressions. 2 Look at the photo of Lorna. Decide which option
Then answer the questions. you think is correct in each question. Then read 3 She’s going to look for a new job in Los Angeles. 2 We’re meeting at the door at one-thirty.
the email on page 31 and check your ideas. 3 The office doesn’t open until nine o’clock.
become an apprentice leave school 4 She’s found somewhere to live in Vancouver. 4 OK then, I’ll see you later. Have a nice
drop out of college pass an exam 1 Is she in a bar or a café?
afternoon.
get a degree retake an exam
2 Is she a waitress or a chef? 5 She won’t be able to stay with Brett. 5 Did you hear? Bob and Vicky are getting
go to university stay in school
married next summer.
In your country: 3 Does she work there, or is she the owner? 6 She promises to bring her brother to Hollywood. 6 I’m not going to continue with the course, I’m
afraid. I don’t have the time.
1 At what age can you legally
? 4 Is she in her twenties or her thirties? 7 Don’t forget—the clocks go back next
weekend.
Hey little brother, how are you doing? 8 We can all go in the same car—we’ll pick you
2 Do many teenagers 5 Is she single or married?
after compulsory education? up at ten.
I bet you can’t wait to leave school and start that
apprenticeship. I can’t remember if you got a place
3 Read Lorna’s email again. Answer the questions. at Autofit or City Bridges … a a plan or intention decided before the moment
3 What is the minimum grade you need to
of speaking
? 1 Where is she from? Anyway, here’s some news—I’m coming back after b a decision made at the moment of speaking
this job. Don’t tell Mom yet—I want to surprise her.
4 How many times can you c an event that follows a regular schedule or
2 Where has she been for the past year? I’ll be back in Vancouver in May or June, I think. The
after you fail it? café I’m working in is losing customers and money, timetable
and two staff members are leaving next week! I’ll d a fixed arrangement to do something at a
3 Why is she writing to her brother?
be next, I bet ... So I’m going to take a few months specified (or understood) time in the future
5 Do people close to
off and see what turns up back home. I could look
home or in other towns? 4 What does she think of Los Angeles? for another job here, but after almost a year of 6 Look again at the uses of future forms in
waitressing I feel like doing something new. Los Exercise 5. Then write sentences using the
6 Is it easy to in a Angeles has been great, but I’m not going to stay appropriate form.
factory? here forever. I suppose I’ll have to think about what
I’m going to do in the long term at some point soon. 1 I / look for a new job (a)
7 How many years does it take to I’ll need to find somewhere to live in Vancouver, 2 I / start my new job next week (d)
? that’s the first thing. I guess you’re going to stay at
home with Mom. Apprentices don’t earn much, do
3 I / meet you tonight (b)
they? I was talking to Brett and he’s staying on next
8 Do many people and
year to do another course at college, or something,
get a job instead? so I might be able to stay with him while I do some 4 the bus / leave at eight o’clock (c)
job-hunting. If that doesn’t work out … well, I’ll
think of something! I may even move back to live 5 my friend / drop out of college (a)
with you and Mom! But at 25, I don’t think that’s
such a good idea. 6 my friend / take an exam tomorrow (d)
Anyway, this is just to let you know my plans, as far
7 I / help you study (b)
as they go at the moment! See you in a couple of
months—I’ll bring you a Hollywood mug!
8 the exam / take place at the end of June (c)
Love,
Lorna
xxxx 7 Pronunciation extra /l/
25 Listen to the sentences. Write the word from
each sentence which includes the letter l. Repeat
the sentences.
1 4
2 5
3 6
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 4c Looking ahead 4d Would you mind … ?
Vocabulary pay and conditions 3 26 Listen again. Are the sentences true (T) 2 Grammar extra predictions with going to
or false (F)?
1 Circle the best option. u PREDICTIONS WITH GOING TO
1 The host talks about last week’s T F
We can use going to to make a prediction based on
1 I’ll see you at three. I can get off early because program. something that means the speaker thinks it is certain
I’m on flextime / overtime. 2 Anton doesn’t want to settle down yet. T F to happen:
2 It’s hard to feel motivated when we haven’t 3 Anton’s job pays well. T F My company is in trouble. I’m going to lose my job.
had a bonus / pay raise in seven years.
4 Carey is about to start university. T F
3 I love working in a clothing store, especially Match the situations (1–4) with the predictions (a–d).
5 Carey isn’t working at the moment. T F
because they give staff discounts / pension plans
on the products! 6 Carey and Anton have both overcome T F 1 I’m so nervous about this interview.
challenges in their lives. 2 The interview was awful.
4 I'm doing really well, so I hope I get a
promotion / salary soon. 4 Answer the questions using information from the 3 The other candidate was more experienced.
5 I'm looking for part-time work / wages because radio program. 4 Your resume is really strong.
we have a young family.
1 What is the “internet generation”?
6 I won’t be able to go traveling with you. I a They aren’t going to offer me the job.
only get one week’s long hours / paid vacation b She’s going to get the job.
2 What does Anton say about plans?
this year. c You’re going to get an interview.
3 Why does Carey believe you need an open mind? d It’s going to be a disaster.
Listening radio interviews
2 26 Circle the correct option (a–c). Then listen to 4 Why do you think the program is called Real life making and responding
part of a radio program and check. Turning 21? to requests
1 How old are the people being interviewed?
Vocabulary job requirements
3 Use combinations of these words to complete the
a less than fifteen years old 5 Pronunciation extra ’ll 1 Circle the best option. requests. You can use the words more than once.
b between twenty and thirty years old
1 Researchers need to be creative / well organized
c more than forty years old a 27 The contracted form of will (’ll) is not all right be can could do if is
as they deal with lots of information.
2 What do we call the occasion when you are stressed. Listen to these pairs of sentences. Which it mind OK to will would you
given your university degree? sentence do you hear first? 2 Entrepreneurs need to be methodical /
a final meeting self-confident to be a success. 1 I borrow your phone?
1 a We’ll meet some of the “internet generation.”
b graduation ceremony 3 Farmers need to be creative / independent if they 2 I used your
b We meet some of the “internet generation.”
c leaving party are self-employed. computer?
2 a We’ll find out what it means to be 21 today.
3 What do we call the occasion married couples 4 Accountants need to be energetic / methodical 3 have a look at
b We find out what it means to be 21 today.
celebrate every year? because their work is very detailed. this application form?
3 a We’ll have my graduation ceremony.
a engagement party 5 Managers need to be creative / well organized
b We have my graduation ceremony. 4 give your name?
b marriage ceremony when trying to solve problems.
c wedding anniversary 4 a I’ll try anything. 5 reading this
6 Technicians need to be conscientious /
b I try anything. letter for me?
self-confident, as their work can be routine.
b 27 Listen again. Practice saying the sentences.
4 Pronunciation weak and strong auxiliary verbs
28 Listen and repeat the exchanges you hear.
Pay attention to the weak and strong auxiliary verbs.

5 Listen and respond answering questions

29 Listen to each question about a job
application process. Respond with your own
answer. Then compare your response with the
model answer that follows.

Are you looking for a new Yes, I am

job at the moment? actually.

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 4e I am enclosing my resume Wordbuilding prefix re- Learning skills recording new words (1)
u WORDBUILDING prefix re- 3 Look at the strategies (a–e). Write notes for these words. Which

A
Writing a cover letter Adding re- to the start of a verb means “to information helps you remember how to use the word?
ROMA do something again.” hard-working:
1 Writing skill formal style CAFÉS retake, reapply, redo, reread, rewrite
Home About Jobs full-time:
a Which of these things (a–d) is not a feature of enclose:
formal letters? We are an expanding chain of specialty cafés looking 1 Match the beginnings of the
for outgoing, energetic servers. sentences (1–7) with the endings (a–g). a how to say it in your own language
a concise sentences b how to pronounce it
b formal phrases to begin sentences • part-time position leading to full-time opportunity 1 What a mess! I’ll have to
c what kind of word it is (noun, adjective, verb, adverb)
c contractions You will be responsible for: 2 After the hurricane, they had to d how to use it (example sentences)
d standard phrases to open and close the letter e when to use it (in writing or speaking)
• serving customers 3 Apparently, most divorced people
b Rewrite the phrases and sentences in the appropriate • maintaining stock 4 Organizing new words into groups can help you remember
style for a cover letter. • maintaining a clean environment them. How many words from Unit 4 can you add to each group?
4 Do we have to buy new gas
1 Hi Mr. Brown, Characteristics of ideal candidates are: bottles? Or can you
• some experience in catering or retail 5 I lost my contacts list on my cell
Job titles
2 I saw your ad. • excellent communication skills phone, but now it’s
• hard-working and good under pressure 6 There are big changes at work—
3 Here’s my application form. • authorized to work in the U.S. they are
Send application form and cover letter to: 7 I wasn’t happy with my essay, so Job Pay and
4 I’m a fun kind of person. Jim.Kapoor@aroma I decided to requirements conditions
Ref 119/XG Closing date October 31st
a reappeared.
5 I’ve done this kind of work before. Jobs
b rebuild many houses.
and
3 Write a cover email from Manuel Santos to go with c redo all of this. work
6 Do you want to interview me soon?
the completed application form for this job. d refill these?
e remarry within a few years.
7 Send me an email or text me.
f restructuring the organization of
the whole company. Describing
8 All the best,
g rewrite the introduction and the jobs
conclusion.
2 Read the profile and the advertisement. Underline 2 Some verbs that start with re- have
the sections in the advertisement that correspond the idea of “back” or “again,” but we
to the profile information. don’t usually use the verb without
the prefix. Look at the example. Check!
Complete the sentences with verbs 5 Answer these questions. Then rearrange the first letters of the
from the box. Use the correct form. answers to give the name of a country from Unit 4.
Profile: Manuel Santos
recover repeat reply return review 1 If you don’t like your current job, look for a one.
• enthusiastic
2 Something every child has when they think about their
1 Sam was really sick, but he’s
• hard-working
recovering
future:
now.
• enjoys working 2 Can you what
3 If you plan to do something, you to do it.
with people 4 You can learn how to be an engineer here:
you said? I didn’t catch it all.
Wants: a job in catering 3 I’ll to my 5 All employers want their employees to be this:
Experience: restaurants,
emails later. I’m in a hurry now.
cafeterias (U.S., Brazil) 4 It’s always a good idea to 1 2 3 4 5
your work Letters
Availability: now
before you hand it in.
5 These new shoes don’t fit, so I’m Word
going to them.

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