Personal Best (B1) - Vocabulary Practice

VOCABULARY PRACTICE
a
1A Personality adjectives
1 1.1 Match sentences 1–8 with pictures a–h. Listen and check.
1 Rosa is very shy. She doesn’t like talking to people she doesn’t know.
2 Michael is very funny. He makes the children laugh.
3 Irene is very patient. She can wait for a long time and doesn’t get angry.
4 Marco always buys me coffee when we go out. He’s really generous.
5 Stefano is very nice. He's always happy to help me when I have a problem. b
6 Jane watches TV all day, and she never cleans the house. I think she’s lazy.
7 Arturo is very polite. He opens the door for us when we visit.
8 Sita always tells the truth about everything. She’s very honest.
2A 1.2 Match the adjectives in the box below with the definitions in
the chart. Listen and check.
hard-working sociable dishonest serious c
rude selfish mean impatient
This type of person … adjective opposite

1 only thinks about himself/herself.
2 says and does things that hurt
other people’s feelings.
3 works very hard. d
4 likes going out and meeting new
people.
5 doesn’t like waiting for things.
6 doesn’t laugh very often.
7 isn’t very helpful to others.
e
8 doesn't tell the truth.
B Write the opposites of the adjectives in the right-hand column.
Look! We say What is he/she like? when we ask about personality.

What is your teacher like? She’s shy, but she’s very nice.
3 Choose the correct adjectives to complete the sentences. f

1 Children can be very impatient / mean / dishonest. They can say very
bad things and make each other cry.
2 Paul prefers to be with people he knows. He’s very rude / patient / shy.
3 I think Leo’s dishonest / rude / lazy. He plays computer games all day,
and he doesn’t do any work.
4 Marco’s very selfish / impatient / lazy. He drinks all the milk in the
refrigerator and doesn’t care about the rest of us. g
5 Amanda hates waiting for the bus. She’s so impatient / mean / selfish.
6 Anton is really patient / generous / sociable with his time and his money.
He always buys me lunch when we get together.
7 Artur doesn’t smile or laugh very much, and he thinks a lot about things
before making decisions. He’s very hard-working / polite / serious.
8 Sam's really sociable / funny / nice. He always makes us laugh when he
tells us his stories. h
9 Stella is a lazy / dishonest / serious person. She lies to people so they
think she's clever.
10 Those children are very polite / generous / honest. If they break
something, they always tell the teacher.
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VOCABULARY PRACTICE
1A Personality adjectives
1 1.1 Sts read the sentences and match them with the 3 Read the Look! note with the class and remind sts that
pictures. Play audio track 1.1. for sts to listen and check the question What is he/she like? asks about someone’s
their answers. See Answers for audio script. Ask: Which personality, not their appearance or their likes and
three adjectives best describe you? Sts can discuss the dislikes. Sts read the sentences and choose the correct
question in pairs and share their answers in class. adjectives to complete them. Check answers. As an option,
have sts work in pairs to write one or two more sentences
Answers using adjectives from exercises 1 and 2A.
1 shy d 2 funny a 3 patient g 4 generous c
5 nice 6 lazy f 7 polite b 8 honest h Answers
1 mean
2 shy
3 x PRACTICE SB page 136, exercise 1 3 lazy
4 selfish
1 Do the exercise as normal. To check answers, ask 5 impatient
individual sts to give each answer. Ask other sts: Do you 6 generous
agree? Why?/Why not? What else might someone do if 7 serious
they are shy/polite etc? 8 funny
9 dishonest
2 Books closed. Read the description of each person out 10 honest
loud (but not the personality adjective), e.g., Rosa
doesn’t like talking to people she doesn’t know. Sts see if
they can remember the personality adjectives. Refer sts back to page 4 if they want to review personality
3 Ask sts to work in pairs and change each sentence so adjectives further, or see more examples in context.
that it has the opposite meaning. Do the first one with
the class as an example, e.g., Rosa isn’t shy. She likes
talking to people she doesn’t know. Pairs can then work
together in groups of four. They take turns reading
the description of each person out loud (but not the
sentence with the personality adjective), e.g., Rosa
likes talking to people she doesn’t know. The other
pair guesses the other sentence with the personality
adjective.
2 A 1.2 Sts match the adjectives in the box with the

definitions. Play audio track 1.2. for sts to listen and check
their answers. See Answers for audio script. Ask: Do you
know anyone you can describe using any of these adjectives?
Who? Which adjectives? Put sts into pairs to discuss the
questions. Have sts share their answers with the class.
Answers
1 selfish
2 mean
3 hard-working
4 sociable
5 impatient
6 serious
7 rude
8 dishonest
B Sts write the adjectives from exercise 1 in the "opposite"

column in the chart in exercise 2A. Check answers.
Answers
1 generous
2 nice
3 lazy
4 shy
5 patient
6 funny
7 polite
8 honest
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1B Hobbies and socializing

1 1.7 Match the two columns in each group to make phrases. Listen and check.
Online activities Socializing
1 download a social media (e.g., Facebook) 11 spend k a club

2 go on b about your opinions 12 get together l out at night
3 blog c music/movies/apps 13 meet m time with the family
4 play d online 14 join n new people
5 shop e video games 15 go o with friends
Sports and games Other hobbies
6 stay f soccer/chess 16 bake p at home

7 play g Pilates 17 learn q a concert/the movies
8 go h in shape 18 relax r an instrument/a language
9 do i the gym/the swimming pool 19 go to s coins/records/stamps
10 go to j running/swimming 20 collect t a cake/cupcakes/bread
2 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in the box.
meet stay relax spend go join shop go on get together do
1 It’s important to time with your friends and family. 7 I hardly ever social media. I prefer meeting people
2 Why don’t you a tennis club? face-to-face.
3 Karen usually online because she is very busy. 8 Saturday night is a good time to with my friends.
4 I took an English course to new people. 9 You need to be in very good shape to gymnastics.
5 I think swimming is the best way to in shape. 10 Martin running every morning at 6:00.
6 Ned doesn’t have many hobbies. He just at home.
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1B Hobbies and socializing

1 1.7 Sts match the parts in each group to make phrases
3 x PRACTICE SB page 137, exercise 1
for hobbies and socializing. Play audio track 1.7. for sts
to listen and check their answers. See Answers for audio
1 Do the exercise as normal. To check answers, ask
script. Check answers with the class and make sure sts
individual sts to give each answer. Ask: Does anyone
understand all the phrases. Ask: Which of these activities
have a different answer?
do you enjoy? Sts can discuss the question in pairs. Have
them share their answers with the class. 2 Books closed. Read the second half of the phrases out
loud in random order, e.g., social media. Sts try to
Answers remember the correct verb for each phrase.
Online activities 3 Say: I like playing ... and elicit a noun to complete
1 c download music, download movies, download apps this sentence, e.g., video games from a student at the
2 a go on social media (e.g., Facebook) front of the class room. This student then repeats this
3 b blog about your opinions sentence and adds a new sentence beginning, e.g., I like
4 e play video games playing video games. I sometimes go on ... , which the
5 d shop online next student must complete. Continue going around
Sports and games the class in this way until the list becomes too long to
6 h stay in shape remember.
7 f play soccer, play chess
8 j go running, go swimming
9 g do Pilates 2 Sts complete the sentences with the correct form of the
10 i go to the gym, go to the swimming pool verbs in the box. Check answers.
Socializing
Answers
11 m spend time with the family
1 spend
12 o get together with friends
2 join
13 n meet new people
3 shops
14 k join a club
4 meet
15 l go out at night
5 stay
Other hobbies 6 relaxes
16 t bake cakes, bake cupcakes, bake bread 7 go on
17 r learn an instrument, learn a language 8 get together
18 p relax at home 9 do
19 q go to concerts, go to the movies 10 goes
20 s collect coins, collect records, collect stamps
Refer sts back to page 6 if they want to review vocabulary

for hobbies and socializing further, or see more examples
in context.
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1C Useful verbs
1 1.15 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs. Listen and check.
1 wear / carry 6 miss / lose
It’s a beautiful day. Why are you an umbrella and Here are our tickets. Don't them! I don’t want to
a coat? the beginning of the movie.
2 take / give 7 hope / wait
Could you me to the party, please? Brian says he can I’m for you at the restaurant. I you’re not going
me a ride home. to be late.
3 look / look like 8 win / earn
A: She beautiful in that dress, doesn’t she? He doesn’t very much money as a writer, although he
B: Yes, she her mother. a lot of competitions.
4 look forward to / expect 9 remember / remind
I’m seeing my cousins again. We their flight to I have to to buy some eggs. If I forget, can you please
arrive at any minute. me?
5 say / tell 10 go back / come back
Don’t her about the party. Charlotte that she My parents are from Greece today. They had a fantastic
loves surprises! time. They want to next year!
2 A Choose the correct verb to complete questions 1–8. B Match questions 1–8 with answers a–h.
1 Who do you look like / look in your family? a Yes. We start in October.
2 Are you going back / coming back to college in the fall? b Nothing! I forgot my lunch at home.
3 What did you take / give for lunch today? c I use a small backpack.
4 How do you usually wear / carry your things to class? d Sometimes, but I usually put it in my pocket.
5 Do you always remember / remind to do your homework? e Of course! I’m very honest.
6 Do you ever lose / miss your cell phone? f I want to own my own company.
7 Do you always say / tell your parents the truth? g No, I don’t. Sometimes I forget.
8 Where do you hope / wait to be in 10 years? h My mother. We have the same eyes.
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3B Vacation activities
1 3.5 Complete the chart with the words in the box to make phrases. Listen and check.
a museum on a guided tour abroad a seat on a train a resort

local attractions sightseeing camping a hotel a flight a double room
go visit stay at reserve/book
2 3.6 Match the sentences. Listen and check.

1 We always sunbathe on the beach. a It’s expensive, but we like to try the local food.
2 I usually buy souvenirs for my family. b The weather looks good.
3 You can rent a car for a week. c That way I don’t forget anything.
4 On vacation, we usually eat out every night. d The local market is the best place to find presents.
5 Let’s have a barbecue on the weekend. e I like relaxing and listening to the ocean.
6 I sometimes pack my suitcase a week before we go. f It’s a good way to see the countryside.

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1C Useful verbs 3B Vacation activities

1 1.15 Sts read the sentences and complete them with 1 3.5 Sts complete the chart with the words in the box
the correct form of each verb. Play audio track 1.15 for in order to make phrases. Play audio track 3.5 for sts to
sts to listen and check their answers. Have sts share their listen and check their answers. See Answers for audio
answers in class and make sure they understand all the script. Make sure sts understand all the phrases.
verbs.
Answers
Answers go on a guided tour, go abroad, go sightseeing, go camping
1 carrying, wearing visit a museum, visit local attractions
2 take, give stay at a resort, stay at a hotel
3 looks, looks like reserve a seat on a train, book a flight, reserve a double
room
4 looking forward to, expect
5 tell, says
6 lose, miss
7 waiting, hope
2 3.6 Sts match the words the first column with the
words in the second column to make phrases. Play audio
8 earn, wins
track 3.6 for sts to listen and check their answers. See
9 remember, remind
Answers for audio script. Check answers with the class.
10 coming back, go back
Answers
2 A Sts read the questions and choose the correct verbs to 1 e We always sunbathe on the beach. I like relaxing and
listening to the ocean.
complete them. Check answers.
2 d I usually buy souvenirs for my family. The local
market is the best place to find presents.
Answers
3 f You can rent a car for a week. It’s a good way to see
1 look like the countryside.
2 going back 4 a On vacation, we usually eat out every night. It’s
3 take expensive, but we like to try the local food.
4 carry 5 b Let’s have a barbecue on the weekend. The weather
5 remember looks good.
6 lose 6 c I sometimes pack my suitcase a week before we go.
7 tell That way I don’t forget anything.
8 hope
Refer sts back to page 24 if they want to review vocabulary

B Sts match the answers to the questions in exercise 2A. for vacation activities further, or see more examples in
Check answers. context.
Answers
a 2 b 3 c 4 d 6 e 7 f 8 g 5 h 1
3 x PRACTICE SB page 138, exercise 2A/B
1 Do exercises 2A and 2B as normal. To check answers,

ask pairs of sts to read each question out loud and
answer while you check and ask other sts: Does that
make sense? Does the answer match the question?
2 Ask sts to cover exercise 2A. They work in pairs to
read the answers and see if they can remember the
questions. They can look in their books for help if
necessary.
3 Ask sts to practice saying the questions. Encourage
them to say them several times, speeding up each time
in order to sound more natural. Sts then walk around
the classroom and ask and answer the questions. They
can answer using either the answers from exercise 2B
or their own ideas.
Refer sts back to page 9 if they want to review useful verbs

further, or see more examples in context.
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2A -ed/-ing adjectives
1 2.5 Look at the pictures and complete the sentences with the -ed or -ing adjectives. Listen and check.
1 amazed / amazing 7 annoyed / annoying

The magic show was I was because Joe
! was playing loud music.
I was . The magician It’s very when
did some incredible tricks. people make a lot of noise.
2 relaxed / relaxing 8 disappointed / disappointing

I had a really I failed my driving test last week.
weekend. I was really .
I felt so I took a nap It’s , but I can take
on Saturday afternoon. the test again.
3 tired / tiring 9 excited / exciting

What a long day! I’m very I got my ticket for the music
now. festival. I’m so !
It’s being a It’s always to go
mother. to a live concert.
4 interested / interesting
10 terrified / terrifying
I’m in Roman I don’t like this. I’m
history. of heights!
Do you have any I didn’t think cleaning windows
books on the subject? would be so .
5 bored / boring 11 confused / confusing

The class was very These instructions are very
this morning. .
I was so , I fell I’m completely .
asleep! I don’t know what this means.
6 embarrassed / embarrassing 12 surprised / surprising

I was when the Ana received a
computer stopped working. e-mail this morning.
I couldn’t give my presentation. Ana was really
It was very . when she read the e-mail.
2 Choose the correct adjectives to complete the sentences.

1 The class was really interested / interesting, and all the students 5 Horror movies are terrified / terrifying. I never watch them.
enjoyed it. 6 The exam questions were very confused / confusing. I didn’t
2 We were all surprised / surprising when we heard Katya’s news. understand them at all.
3 The photos from the concert were really disappointed / 7 I lost my phone, so I couldn’t take any photos. It was very annoyed /
disappointing. annoying.
4 Are you excited / exciting about moving abroad next year? 8 I was very embarrassed / embarrassing when I arrived late.

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2A -ed/-ing adjectives
1 2.5 Sts look at the pictures and choose the correct 2 Sts read the sentences and choose the correct adjectives to
adjectives to complete the sentences. Play audio track 2.5 complete them. Check answers.
for sts to listen and check their answers. Check answers
with the class and make sure sts understand all the Answers
adjectives. 1 interesting
2 surprised
Answers 3 disappointing
1 amazing, amazed 4 excited
2 relaxing, relaxed 5 terrifying
3 tired, tiring 6 confusing
4 interested, interesting 7 annoying
5 boring, bored 8 embarrassed
6 embarrassed, embarrassing
7 annoyed, annoying Refer sts back to page 13 if they want to review -ed/-ing
8 disappointed, disappointing adjectives further, or see more examples in context.
9 excited, exciting
10 terrified, terrifying
11 confusing, confused
12 surprising, surprised

individual sts to give each answer. Ask other sts: Do
you agree with this answer? Why?/Why not? Why is the
answer the -ed/-ing adjective in this sentence?
2 Ask sts to cover the sentences with blanks and just look
at the pictures. They work in pairs to try to remember
the two sentences for each picture. They can look at the
text again for help if necessary.
3 In their pairs, sts write an alternative pair of
sentences for each picture. Encourage them to use
their imaginations, and point out that the sentences
don’t need to be serious, e.g., It’s embarrassing when
the rabbit won’t come out of the hat!/I felt really
embarrassed when the trick went wrong! Put pairs
together into groups of four to read their new sentences
out loud in random order and match their classmates’
sentences with the correct pictures.
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2C Life stages
1 2.6 Match the phrases in the box with the pictures on the timeline. Listen and check.
be born die get engaged graduate from college get your driver's license go to elementary school get a divorce fall in love
retire get married grow up have children finish school go to high school start a career
1 be born 2 3 4 5
10 9 8 7 6
11 12 13 14 15 die
2 Match the two columns to make sentences. 3 Complete the text with the correct form of the life stages verbs.
1 My grandmother was born a my grandfather, also a doctor. 1 My parents worked in lots of different countries, so I
2 She grew up b at the age of 65. with my grandparents in Miami.
3 She went to elementary school c she was 18, in 1961. 2 Luca to his girlfriend last week. The wedding is in May
4 She finished school when d my mother and my uncle. of next year.
5 She went to college e on April 14, 1961. 3 I want to in the summer. Then I can drive to college
6 She started her career f in 1966, after getting engaged. every day.
7 There she met g when she was five. 4 Sandra's parents ten years ago, but they are still
8 They got married h on a farm in Kentucky. friends and see each other often.
9 They had two children− i as a doctor in a hospital. 5 Raul works in that hospital. He says almost 30 babies
10 My grandmother retired j to study medicine. there every day.

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2C Life stages
1 2.6 Sts match the phrases with the pictures on the 3 Sts read the sentences and complete them with the correct
timeline. Play audio track 2.6 for sts to listen and check phrases. Check answers and make sure sts understand all
their answers. See Answers for audio script. Check the life stages.
answers with the class and make sure sts understand all
the life stages. Answers
1 grew up
Answers 2 got engaged
1 be born 3 get my driver's license
2 go to elementary school 4 got a divorce
3 grow up 5 are born
4 go to high school
5 finish school Refer sts back to page 16 if they want to review life stages
6 get your driver's license further, or see more examples in context.
7 graduate from college
8 start a career
9 fall in love
10 get engaged
11 get married
12 have children
13 get a divorce
14 retire
15 die
2 Sts match the parts to make sentences. Check answers.
Answers
1 e 2 h 3 g 4 c 5 j 6 i 7 a 8 f 9 d 10 b

individual sts to read each completed sentence out
loud. Ask: Does this sentence make sense? Is it correct?
Does anyone have a different answer?
2 Ask sts to cover sentence beginnings 1–10. They then
work in pairs to read the sentence endings and try to
remember the beginnings. They can look at 1–10 again
for help if necessary.
3 In their pairs, sts write an alternative ending for each
sentence beginning. They can practice saying their
new sentences in their pairs, focusing on speaking
at a natural conversational speed. Put pairs together
into groups of four to say their new sentences to each
other. Ask groups which of their sentence endings were
similar.
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3A Useful adjectives
1 3.1 Match the adjectives in the box with the pictures 1–12. Listen and check.
ancient modern crowded famous busy lively messy polluted quiet ugly uncomfortable unusual
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
2 Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

1 Our hotel room was really uncomfortable / quiet. We complained to 7 We loved Vietnam. The streets were really busy / messy with all kinds
the manager. of vehicles and people.
2 Petra is one of the most lively / famous archaeological sites in 8 He went all around the world and all he bought me was an ugly /
the Middle East. ancient key ring.
3 You will love this restaurant; it’s always very lively / crowded. 9 We went for a walk away from downtown and found some
4 We went to the beach for our vacation but the water was really quiet / messy streets.
polluted / messy. 10 We saw some very unusual / uncomfortable animals when we went
5 It’s impossible to get on the buses at rush hour because they are so to Australia.
lively / crowded. 11 There is a new building downtown; it's really lively / modern.
6 If you go to Egypt, don’t miss the ugly / ancient temples in Luxor and 12 The children’s rooms are always unusual / messy when they're on
Aswan. summer vacation.
3 Complete the text with the correct adjectives.
My first trip to a foreign country was in 2015, when I visited Cambodia. My favorite place was Angkor Wat,
which is one of the most 1 archaeological sites in the world. There are hundreds of 2
temples from the 12th century in an area of over 1 km2! It's a very 3 place, but I'm very glad I went.
I went very early in the morning because it gets very 4 later in the day, and the buses get
5 . You can visit the site by yourself, or hire a guide who can show you around and explain
everything. Remember not to wear 6 shoes, because you have to walk a lot!

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3A Useful adjectives
1 3.1 Sts match the adjectives with the pictures. Play 2 Sts read the sentences and choose the correct adjectives to
audio track 3.1 for sts to listen and check their answers. complete them. Check answers.
See Answers for audio script. Check answers with the class
and make sure sts understand all the adjectives. Answers
1 uncomfortable
Answers 2 famous
1 crowded 3 lively
2 quiet 4 polluted
3 ancient 5 crowded
4 ugly 6 ancient
5 lively 7 busy
6 uncomfortable 8 ugly
7 famous 9 quiet
8 busy 10 unusual
9 unusual 11 modern
10 polluted 12 messy
11 modern
12 messy
3 Sts read the text and complete it with the correct
adjectives. Check answers.
Answers
1 Do the exercise as normal. Before you play track 3.1 1 famous
to check the answers, ask for possible answers for 2 ancient
each picture, encouraging sts to give reasons for their 3 unusual
answers, and discuss any differences of opinion they 4 busy
may have. 5 crowded
6 uncomfortable
2 Ask sts to cover the box. Ask them to look at the
pictures again and try to remember the correct
adjective for each one. They can look at the box again Refer sts back to page 22 if they want to review useful
to check. adjectives further, or see more examples in context.
3 Sts work in pairs to discuss each picture, using the
correct adjective and one other adjective, either from
the box or from their own ideas, e.g., This city is very
polluted. Yes, and it looks ugly because it’s so dirty.
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4A Jobs
1 4.1 Match the words in the box with the pictures 1–12. Listen and check.
lawyer accountant waiter/waitress receptionist surgeon firefighter

scientist hairdresser journalist model salesperson farmer
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
2 4.2 Match the words to make jobs. Listen and check. 3 Complete the sentences with the correct jobs from exercises 1
1 fashion a guide and 2.
2 movie b designer 1 Whenever I have my hair cut, I always tell the all my
3 soccer c officer problems.
4 police d coach 2 I didn’t know where to go on vacation, but the suggested
5 security e reporter some good places.
6 sales f guard 3 I was worried about the operation, but the said
7 tour g person everything would be fine.
8 news h director 4 I went to buy a new shirt and the was very helpful.
9 travel i attendant 5 The might lose his job. The team has lost ten games now!
10 flight j agent 6 Why don’t you speak to a before you sign this contract?
7 My mother is a . She works for a company that develops
new medicines.
8 Our plane was full, but the was very helpful.
9 The concert was really crowded, and a said I couldn’t
go in.
10 I’m sure the company has financial problems. The looks
very worried!

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4A Jobs
1 4.1 Sts match the words with the pictures. Play audio 2 4.2 Sts match the words to make jobs. Play audio
track 4.1 for sts to listen and check their answers. See track 4.2 for sts to listen and check their answers. See
Answers for audio script. Check answers with the class. Answers for audio script. Check answers with the class
and make sure sts understand all the jobs.
Answers
1 accountant Answers
2 surgeon 1 b fashion designer
3 farmer 2 h movie director
4 firefighter 3 d soccer coach
5 hairdresser 4 c police officer
6 journalist 5 f security guard
7 lawyer 6 g salesperson
8 model 7 a tour guide
9 receptionist 8 e news reporter
10 salesperson 9 j travel agent
11 scientist 10 i flight attendant
12 waiter/waitress
3 Sts read the sentences and complete them with the correct
3 x PRACTICE SB page 142, exercise 1 jobs from exercises 1 and 2. Check answers. Ask: Which
jobs on this page would you most like to do? Why? As an
1 Do the exercise as normal. Before you play track 4.1 option, have sts discuss the question in pairs.
to check the answers, read the name of each job out
loud and ask: Which picture? Discuss any differences of Answers
opinion sts may have. 1 hairdresser
2 travel agent
2 Ask sts to cover the pictures. In pairs, they take turns 3 surgeon
miming one of the pictures from memory. Their partner 4 salesperson
tries to guess the job. 5 soccer coach
3 Sts work in their pairs to write a brief conversation 6 lawyer
based on one of the pictures. Tell them their 7 scientist
conversation must not include the name of the job. 8 flight attendant
Allow sts time to practice their conversations, then ask 9 security guard
pairs to take turns performing them for the class. Other 10 accountant
sts listen and guess the picture/job.
Refer sts back to page 30 if they want to review jobs
further, or see more examples in context.
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4C Phrases about work

1 4.11 Match the phrases with the pictures. Listen and check.
agree on a salary apply for a job get a job offer

get a pay raise get a promotion have an interview
quit a job see a job ad start work write a résumé
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs from
exercise 1.
1 2
1 I would like to for the job of assistant manager.
2 I’m very bored at work. I'm going to my job.
3 My husband a pay raise last week, so we’re going to buy
an apartment.
4 It looks like a fabulous new job. When do you work?
5 I a job ad in the paper last week. It looks really interesting!
6 My sister a promotion. Now she is the director. We’re all
very proud of her.
7 All the new jobs will be advertised next month. I need to
a résumé.
8 I three job offers in one week! I’m not sure what to do!
9 She can’t go to the meeting on Tuesday. She an interview 3 4
for a new job.
10 The interview went well and I want the job, but we can’t
a salary.
3 4.12 Match 1–8 with a–h to make expressions. Listen and check.
1 see a interested in a career in ...
2 send b a degree in ...
3 have c a training course
4 take d for an interview at any time
5 be e for a salary between ...
6 look f as an intern 5 6
7 go g a résumé, an application form
8 work h an advertisement, an ad
4 Complete the letter with the words in the box.
degree interview advertisement salary application career
Dear Sir/Madam:
I saw your 1 for the job of Software Engineer,
and I’d like to apply. I am sending you my résumé and an
2 form. 7 8
I have a 3 in Information Technology, and I am

very interested in a 4 in software development.
I am looking for a 5 of between $30,000 and
$35,000 and I can go for an 6 at any time
during the next two weeks.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Chloe Maxwell
9 10
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4C Phrases about work

1 4.11 Sts match the phrases with the pictures. Play 3 4.12 Sts match the verbs with the phrases. Play audio
audio track 4.11 for sts to listen and check their answers. track 4.12 for sts to listen and check their answers. See
See Answers for audio script. Check answers with the class Answers for audio script. Check answers with the class.
and make sure sts understand all the phrases.
Answers
Answers 1 h see an advertisement, see an ad
1 see a job ad 2 g send a résumé, send an application form
2 write a résumé 3 b have a degree in ...
3 apply for a job 4 c take a training course
4 have an interview 5 a be interested in a career in ...
5 get a job offer 6 e look for a salary between ...
6 agree a salary 7 d go for an interview at any time
7 start work 8 f work as an intern
8 get a pay raise
9 get a promotion
10 quit a job 4 Sts read the letter and complete it with the correct words.
Check answers.
3 x PRACTICE SB page 143, exercise 1 Answers

1 advertisement
1 Do the exercise as normal. Before you play track 4.11, 2 application
elicit possible answers for each picture, encouraging 3 degree
sts to give reasons for their answers, and discuss any 4 career
differences of opinion that they may have. 5 salary
6 interview
2 Ask sts to cover the box. They look at the pictures again
and try to remember the correct phrase for each one.
They can look at the box again to check. Refer sts back to page 35 if they want to review phrases
about work further, or see more examples in context.
3 Sts work in pairs. They choose a picture to write a
speech bubble for. Tell them it could be amusing and
that it must include one of the phrases in the box, but
NOT the one that matches the picture, e.g., for picture
6: When will I get my first pay raise? Sts can compare
their ideas in small groups, then practice saying their
speech bubble in a natural way.
form of the verbs in exercise 1. Remind sts to use the
correct tense. Check answers with the class.
Answers
1 apply
2 quit
3 got
4 start
5 saw
6 got
7 write
8 got
9 went on
10 agree on
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VOCABULARY PRACTICE
5A Health and medicine

1 5.1 Complete the problems 1–16 with the words in the box. Listen and check.
stomachache backache broke nosebleed burned cold cough cut

earache flu headache hurts sore throat stressed temperature toothache
1 I my hand. 2 I have a . 3 I my finger. 4 I my leg.
5 I have a . 6 I have a . 7 I have a . 8 I have a .
9 I have a . 10 I have an . 11 I have a . 12 I have a .
13 I’m . 14 My knee . 15 I have the . 16 I have a .
2 Match problems 1–9 with possible solutions in the box. There may be more than one answer.
1 I don’t feel well. I have a stomachache.
2 Those boxes were heavy. I have a backache now! see a doctor call a friend
3 Ooh! I have a sore throat. take some pills put some ice / cold water on it
4 I’m worried about my nosebleeds. rest in bed have some hot lemon and honey
5 I have a terrible headache. go lie down talk to your boss
6 I feel awful. I think I have the flu. have some chicken soup put some cream on it
7 I’m stressed about work. go to bed early every night eat healthy food
8 I burned my hand yesterday. It still hurts.
9 My foot hurts. I fell getting out of the car!

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VOCABULARY PRACTICE
5A Health and medicine

1 5.1 Sts look at the pictures and complete the problems
with the correct words. Play audio track 5.1 for sts to
listen and check their answers. See Answers for audio 1 Do the exercise as normal. To check answers, elicit a
script. Check answers with the class. possible solution in each case then ask sts if anyone has
an alternative solution. Do sts all agree on the same
Answers
solution(s)?
1 I burned my hand.
2 I have a cold. 2 Ask sts to cover sentences 1–9. In pairs, sts take turns
3 I cut my finger. saying a possible solution from the box. Their partner
4 I broke my leg. tries to remember a corresponding health problem
5 I have a nosebleed. from sentences 1–9. Remind sts that in most cases,
6 I have a sore throat. more than one answer is possible.
7 I have a temperature. 3 Ask sts to work in their pairs and role-play a short
8 I have a cough. conversation between a patient and a doctor, based on
9 I have a backache. the situation in one of the sentences 1–9. The doctor
10 I have an earache. should ask more questions, and the patient should give
11 I have a stomachache. more information. Sts can exchange roles and practice
12 I have a headache. again with a different situation.
13 I’m stressed.
14 My knee hurts.
15 I have the flu. Refer sts back to page 40 if they want to review health and
16 I have a toothache. medicine vocabulary further, or see more examples
in context.
2 Sts match the health problems 1–9 with the possible

solutions in the box. Remind them that more than one
answer is possible in many cases. Check answers with
the class.
Answers
1 go lie down/eat healthy food/have some chicken soup
2 rest in bed/go lie down/put some cream on it
3 have some hot lemon and honey
4 see a doctor
5 take some pills
6 rest in bed/go to bed early every night
7 talk to your boss/call a friend
8 put some cold water on it
9 put some ice on it/see a doctor
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5B Collocations with do, make, have, and take

1 5.5 Complete the diagrams with do, make, have, or take. Listen and check.
a break a chance a good time a talk
1 a nap 3
your time a deep breath an argument some tea/coffee
a decision something Pilates

a list
2 an excuse 4
a mistake an effort your best your homework
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs do, make, have, or take.
1 I a bad argument with my parents last night. 5 To relax, she Pilates every day after work.
2 Alvin always finishes his work late and an excuse. 6 We a great time when we went to California.
3 If you want to make good sushi, you have to your time. 7 Lisa her best, but she failed the exam.
4 Don’t any mistakes or you'll have to start over. 8 I don’t have a reservation, but I’m going to a chance and go.
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6A Phrasal verbs
1 6.1 Match sentences 1–8 with the pictures a–h . Listen and check.
1 Can I turn on the air-conditioning?
2 I’m going to find out who did this.
3 Oh no! We've run out of milk!
4 Why did the car break down here? a b
5 Please throw away the empty bottles.
6 Can you fill up the car with gasoline, please?
7 You should clean up your bedroom.
8 I’m going to look up the word in a dictionary.
2 6.2 Match the phrasal verbs in bold with their meanings a–h.
Listen and check.
1 I don’t want to go on with the course. It’s boring. a wait
c d
2 If you want to get in shape you should take up running. b continue
3 I’m going to take care of my sister’s children tonight. c stop
4 You need to fill out this form to get a passport. d start
5 Can you give back the money you owe me? e return
6 You should give up smoking. It’s bad for you. f be with
7 If you hold on for five minutes, I’ll come, too. g complete
8 The snow will soon turn into water. h become
e f
3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs.
1 My car is awful. It every month!
2 Yesterday, I that I’m going to get a pay raise.
3 I’m going to this pen. It’s broken.
4 It rained at first, but then it a beautiful day.
5 Two years ago, Colin milk for health reasons.
6 The store size 8 jeans yesterday. g h
7 Can you my cat while I’m away on vacation?
8 I'm on my way! Please, for another five minutes.
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5B Collocations with do, make, have, 6A Phrasal verbs

and take 1 6.1 Sts read the sentences and match them with
the pictures. Play audio track 6.1 for sts to listen and
1 5.5 Sts complete the diagrams with the correct verbs. check their answers. See Answers for audio script. Check
Play audio track 5.5 for sts to listen and check their answers with the class and make sure sts understand all
answers. See Answers for audio script. Check answers the phrasal verbs.
with the class and make sure sts understand all the
collocations. Answers
1 turn on d
Answers 2 find out h
1 take a break, take your time, take a chance, take a deep 3 run out of c
breath, take a nap 4 break down e
2 make a list, make a mistake, make a decision, make an 5 throw away a
excuse, make an effort 6 fill up b
3 have an argument, have a talk, have a good time, have 7 clean up g
some tea or coffee 8 look up f
4 do something, do your best, do Pilates, do your
homework
3 x PRACTICE SB page 145, Phrasal verbs exercise 1

form of the verb. Check answers. 1 Do the exercise as normal. Before you play track 6.1 to
check the answers, read through each sentence and ask
Answers about the meaning of the phrasal verb, e.g., What does
1 had "turn on" mean? Then ask: Which picture shows this?
2 makes 2 Ask sts to cover the sentences. In pairs, they then look
3 take at the pictures and try to remember the sentence for
4 make each one. They can look at the sentences again for help
5 does if necessary.
6 had 3 Sts work in their pairs and prepare a short conversation
7 did that has one of sentences 1–8 as its final line. Allow
8 take sts time to practice their conversations. They then take
turns performing them for the class, leaving out the
Refer sts back to page 42 if they want to review final line. Other sts listen and guess the final line.
collocations with do, make, have, and take further, or see
more examples in context.
2 6.2 Sts read the sentences and match the phrasal
verbs with their meanings. Play audio track 6.2 for sts to
listen and check their answers. Check answers with the
class.
Answers
1 b go on continue
2 d take up start
3 f take care of look after
4 g fill out complete
5 e give back return
6 c give up stop
7 a hold on wait
8 h turn into become
form of the phrasal verbs. Check answers.
Answers
1 breaks down 5 gave up
2 found out 6 ran out of
3 throw away 7 take care of
4 turned into 8 hold on
Refer sts back to page 48 if they want to review phrasal

verbs further, or see more examples in context.
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VOCABULARY PRACTICE
5C Emotions and feelings

1 5.10 Look at the pictures. Match sentences 1–12 with people a–l. Listen and check.
f
a
b
g
c
d
e
1 Roberto feels very confident. He thinks he’ll get the job. 5 Kevin’s very proud of his expensive new car.
2 Mr. Wallace doesn’t like his job. He looks miserable. 6 Joe’s envious of Kevin’s car. He can’t afford a new one.
3 Karen isn’t worried about the interview. She’s very calm today. 7 Mr. Reeves has made a lot of money. He’s delighted.
4 Peter hates interviews. He gets very nervous. 8 Sally’s very upset because she had a car accident.
2 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 I studied really hard for this exam. I’m proud / confident /
delighted I will pass.
2 Claire’s really calm / guilty / upset because her boss invited
k
everyone to a party except her.
3 Patrick borrowed his neighbor’s coffeemaker and broke it.
He feels really guilty / envious / miserable.
4 I was cheerful / delighted / confident when I got a pay raise and a
j
promotion at work.
l 5 I moved to the city last year. I see lots of people, but I still feel
envious / confident / lonely sometimes.
6 My son won a writing competition. I’m very proud / confident /
delighted of him.
i 7 My neighbor finishes work at 2:00 p.m. every day. I sometimes feel
really upset / envious / guilty of her!
8 When she listens to classical music, she always feels very cheerful /
confident / calm.
9 Jo doesn't like public speaking, but she’s going to give a presentation
this afternoon. She's really lonely / nervous / upset.
10 I feel miserable / jealous / guilty. My train was late, I lost my phone,
9 Vikram loves his job. He’s very cheerful today. and now it's starting to rain!
11 Malika's son is only 3 years old. He gets guilty / lonely / jealous when
10 Lucia forgot Jess’s birthday, and is one hour late. She feels guilty.
11 Jess is celebrating her birthday by herself. She feels very lonely. she plays with her friends' children.
12 My boss was very cheerful / delighted / proud today. She was singing
12 Mr. Lee’s jealous. He doesn’t like his wife talking to Vincent.
a song when she came into the office.

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5C Emotions and feelings

1 5.10 Sts look at the pictures and match the sentences 2 Sts read the sentences and choose the correct words to
with the people. Play audio track 5.10 for sts to listen and complete them. Check answers.
check their answers. See Answers for audio script. Check
answers with the class and make sure sts understand all Answers
the sentences. 1 confident
2 upset
Answers 3 guilty
1 confident b 4 delighted
2 miserable a 5 lonely
3 calm c 6 proud
4 nervous d 7 envious
5 proud g 8 calm
6 envious f 9 nervous
7 delighted h 10 miserable
8 upset e 11 jealous
9 cheerful k 12 cheerful
10 guilty j
11 lonely i
12 jealous l Refer sts back to page 44 if they want to review emotions
and feelings further, or see more examples in context.
1 Do the exercise as normal. Before you play track 5.10

to check the answers, point to each person in the
pictures and ask: Who do you think this is? How do
you think he/she is feeling? Why? Ask for answers and
encourage discussion of any differences of opinion.
2 Ask sts to cover the sentences. In pairs, they then look
at the pictures and try to remember the sentences.
They can look at the sentences again for help if
necessary.
3 Ask each student to choose one of the characters in
the pictures to role-play. Sts then move around the
classroom and have a short conversation with different
classmates beginning with: How are you feeling today?
Encourage them to respond to each other and offer
sympathy and advice.
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6C The natural world

1A Match the landscapes in the box with pictures 1–3.
mountains rainforest coast
B 6.7 Match the words with the natural features a–r. Listen and check.
river
stream 1
rocks d
branch
roots
e
wildlife
c f
b
a
cliff
2
ocean i
waves j
shore g
lightning k
thunderstorm
h l
cave o
3
peak m
valley
waterfall p
r
lake
sunrise/sunset
q
2 Cross out the word that is incorrect in each sentence. 3 Complete the sentences with words a–h.
1 I took a photo of the sunset / sunrise / roots because the sky was 1 One of the driest places in the world is Death . a River
so pink. 2 In Acapulco, people dive into the ocean from high . b coast
2 We saw a snake sitting on a branch / rock / stream. 3 Cairo is on the banks of the Nile . c lake
3 You can drink the water from the ocean / a river / a stream. 4 Niagara is an amazing in the U.S. and Canada. d lightning
4 You can hear the cave / thunder / waterfall from a long way away. 5 Every year, we drive along the Atlantic . e cliffs
5 He believes there are bears living in the root / cave / valley. 6 Surfers love going to Hawaii for its giant . f Valley
6 My feet got wet while I was walking along the lake / shore / wildlife. 7 In 1963, a plane crashed when hit it. g waves
7 She wants to climb up this cliff / peak / wave, but it’s very difficult. 8 They say the Loch Ness Monster lives in a h waterfall
8 We didn’t expect to see a thunderstorm / ocean / wildlife on our in Scotland.
trip to the mountains.

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6C The natural world

1 A Sts match the landscape words in the box with the 3 Sts read the sentences and complete them with words a–h.
pictures. Check answers with the class and make sure sts Check answers.
understand all the words.
Answers
Answers 1 f 2 e 3 a 4 h 5 b 6 g 7 d 8 c
1 rainforest
2 coast
3 mountains 3 x PRACTICE SB page 147, exercise 3
B 6.7 Sts look at the pictures again and match the 1 Do the exercise as normal. To check answers, ask
words with the numbered natural features. Play audio individual sts to read each completed sentence out
track 6.7 for sts to listen and check their answers. See loud. Ask: Does the sentence make sense? Is it correct?
Answers for audio script. Check answers with the class Does anyone have a different answer?
and make sure sts understand all the words. 2 Ask sts to cover sentences 1–8. In pairs, they take turns
reading words a–h and their partner tries to remember
Answers the corresponding sentence. They can look at the
1 rainforest sentences again for help if necessary.
river f 3 Ask sts to work in their pairs and imagine they are at
stream a one of the places mentioned in sentences 1–8. They
rocks e prepare a short conversation, asking and answering
branch d questions about what they can see and how it feels
roots c to be there. Tell them not to mention any of the key
wildlife b words a–h or the names of the places. Allow sts time to
2 coast practice their conversations, then ask them to perform
cliff g their conversations for the class. Other sts can listen
ocean k and guess where they are.
waves l
shore h
lightning j Refer sts back to page 52 if they want to review vocabulary
thunderstorm i for the natural world further, or see more examples in
3 mountains context.
cave n
peak o
valley p
waterfall r
lake q
sunrise/sunset m
2 Sts read the sentences and cross out the word that is
incorrect in each one. Check answers.
Answers
1 roots
2 stream
3 ocean
4 cave
5 root
6 wildlife
7 wave
8 ocean
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7A City features
apartment building crosswalk streetlight street sign sidewalk bike lane

fountain tunnel intersection bridge bench trash can statue traffic lights
1 4 8 9 12
2 5 10 13
3 6 7 11 14
2 Choose the correct options to complete the sentences. 5 There’s a big statue / fountain of a horse in the main square.
1 The quickest way downtown is to go through the bridge / tunnel. 6 Follow the street signs / sidewalk to get to the national museum.
2 He stopped because the streetlights / traffic light was red. 7 I don’t like my bike here, there are no apartment buildings / bike lanes.
3 Use the crosswalk / trash can—this street is dangerous. 8 Go down this street and turn right at the intersection / trash cans.
4 This area is really dirty. I think it’s because there aren’t any benches /
trash cans.
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7B Transportation
1 7.6 Match the words in the box with the definitions. Listen 2 7.7 Match the sentences. Listen and check.
and check. 1 The trains never arrive a I'm going into town anyway.
on time. b That’s why I always have my
parking lot commuter delayed on time parking space
2 It takes me nearly two breakfast on the way.
passenger platform public transportation rush hour traffic jam
hours to get to work. c You'll find one outside the
1 The trains, subways, and buses people use to travel. 3 Can I give you a ride to station.
2 The area in a station where you get on and off a train. the mall? d I usually miss one of them!
3 A person traveling, but not driving. 4 I work at a local school, e Last week I waited almost
4 Someone who travels to work each day. so I usually walk 50 minutes on the platform.
5 An area or building where people leave their cars. 5 I prefer to ride my bike f I always talk to people on
6 The time of day when most people are driving. into town. the way.
7 A place where you can leave a single car. 6 You need to start out g You're always late for work!
8 Slow or late. earlier. h It’s faster than walking and
9 A long line of cars that move very slowly. 7 It’s much quicker to go there are good bike lanes.
10 Not early or late. by taxi.
8 I have to take a bus and
the subway to work.

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7A City features 7B Transportation

1 7.1 Sts match the words in the box with the pictures. 1 7.6 Sts match the words with the definitions. Play
Play audio track 7.1 for sts to listen and check their audio track 7.6 for sts to listen and check their answers.
answers. See Answers for audio script. Check answers See Answers for audio script. Check answers with the
with the class and make sure sts understand all the words. class.
Answers Answers
1 bike lane 1 public transportation 6 rush hour
2 crosswalk 2 platform 7 parking space
3 streetlight 3 passenger 8 delayed
4 bridge 4 commuter 9 traffic jam
5 apartment building 5 parking lot 10 on time
6 bench
7 trash can
8 traffic lights 3 x PRACTICE SB page 148, Transportation exercise 1
9 street sign
10 tunnel 1 Do the exercise as normal. Before you play track 7.6
11 sidewalk to check the answers, read each item from the box out
12 fountain loud and ask: Which definition? Ask for answers and
13 intersection encourage sts to discuss any differences of opinion.
14 statue 2 Ask sts to cover the box. In pairs, they read the
definitions and try to remember the correct words.
They can look at the words in the box again to help
2 Sts read the sentences and choose the correct words to them if necessary.
3 In their pairs, sts write four questions to ask their
Answers classmates using the words in the box, e.g., Do you
1 tunnel usually travel during rush hour? Sts then move around
2 traffic light the room individually, asking their questions and
3 crosswalk answering their classmates’ questions. Call on sts to
4 trash cans tell the class something they learned about another
5 statue student.
6 street signs
7 bike lanes
8 intersection
2 7.7 Sts match sentences 1–8 with sentences a–h. Play
audio track 7.7 for sts to listen and check their answers.
Check answers with the class.
Refer sts back to page 58 if they want to review city
features further, or see more examples in context. Answers
1 e The trains never arrive on time. Last week I waited
nearly 50 minutes on the platform.
2 b It takes me nearly two hours to get to work. That’s
why I always have my breakfast on the way.
3 a Can I give you a ride to the mall? I’m going into town
anyway.
4 f I work at a local school, so I usually walk. I always talk
to people on the way.
5 h I prefer to ride my bike into town. It’s faster than
walking and there are good bike lanes.
6 g You need to start out earlier. You’re always late for
work!
7 c It’s much quicker to go by taxi. You will find one
outside the station.
8 d I have to take a bus and the subway to work. I
usually miss one of them!
Refer sts back to page 60 if they want to review

transportation vocabulary further, or see more examples
in context.
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8A Food and drink

tomato sauce beef shrimp cereal cucumber salmon lettuce peppers fruit juice pineapple
strawberry lamb tuna cabbage coconut turkey flour peach eggplant apple pie
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
2 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
strawberries tuna cucumber coconut shrimp fruit juice beef lettuce apple pie tomato sauce flour cereal
1 For breakfast, I usually have a bowl of and a glass of 6 My grandmother is going to bake an for dessert tonight.
. 7 I'm going to make sushi tonight, so I need some rice and .
2 It's easy to bake bread. You just need , water, and salt. 8 She always has a salad with tomatoes, , and
3 I'm allergic to seafood, I can't eat . for lunch.
4 The simplest pizza only has and cheese on top. 9 In the summer, I love eating and cream!
5 It's difficult to open the shell of a , but the milk inside is 10 I ate some amazing steaks in Argentina.
delicious.

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VOCABULARY PRACTICE
8A Food and drink

1 8.1 Sts match the words with the pictures. Play audio 2 Sts read the sentences and complete them with the correct
track 8.1 for sts to listen and check their answers. See words. Check answers.
Answers for audio script. Check answers with the class.
Answers
Answers 1 cereal, fruit juice
1 strawberry 2 flour
2 shrimp 3 shrimp
3 lamb 4 tomato sauce
4 eggplant 5 coconut
5 cucumber 6 apple pie
6 fruit juice 7 tuna
7 lettuce 8 cucumber, lettuce
8 peppers 9 strawberries
9 apple pie 10 beef
10 pineapple
11 tomato sauce Refer sts back to page 66 if they want to review vocabulary
12 tuna for food and drink further, or see more examples in
13 cabbage context.
14 cereal
15 coconut
16 turkey
17 flour
18 beef
19 peach
20 salmon

to check the answers, read each item from the box
out loud and ask: Which picture? Elicit answers and
encourage sts to discuss any differences of opinion.
You could also play the audio again for sts to listen and
repeat.
2 Ask sts to cover the box. In pairs, they look at the
pictures and take turns saying a number. Their partner
should try to remember the correct word. Encourage
sts to continue for a while, gradually speeding up until
they can name all the items easily.
3 In their pairs, sts plan a meal based on the food items
in the pictures. Tell them to be inventive and use their
imaginations, so that they use as many of the food
items as possible. Sts can present their meal plans to
the class and discuss which sound the most appealing.
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8C Adjectives to describe food

1 8.8 Complete the descriptions 1–8 with the words in the box. Listen and check.
spicy unhealthy tasty raw fresh crunchy salty delicious sour

disgusting healthy vegetarian bitter burned creamy sweet
1 You can’t eat that 2 Sashimi is made with 3 I don’t eat meat, so I ordered 4 I know French fries are
toast. It will taste ! fish. There’s not a curry, but it was , but mmm! They’re
much fat or salt, so it’s very so I had to drink very !
. a lot of water!
5 I don’t like black coffee—it's 6 In Morocco, they make tea 7 You can’t eat these snacks 8 Oh no! I can’t use this milk, It's
too . I prefer a with mint and quietly; they're too a little . My cake has
hot chocolate. lots of sugar, so it’s very . They’re , to be to win the
. too, but perfect with a cold drink. competition.

1 A Do you remember those tacos we ate in Mexico that were full 4 A What’s lassi?
of chilli peppers? B Oh, you’ll love it! It’s a disgusting / bitter / creamy drink from
B I’ll never forget that. They were so burned / spicy / crunchy that India made with yogurt.
I started crying! 5 A I have some lettuce, cucumbers, and red peppers in the
2 A How often do you go to the supermarket? refrigerator.
B Hardly ever. I think the market is the best place to buy fresh / B Great! Then we can make a nice crunchy / creamy / salty salad
raw / spicy ingredients. for lunch.
3 A Is something wrong with your cake? 6 A Do you like lemon juice?
B Yes, I used too much sugar and now it’s too salty / tasty / sweet. B No, I don’t. It's too spicy / sour / raw for me.

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8C Adjectives to describe food

1 8.8 Sts look at the pictures and complete the 2 Read the conversations and choose the correct words to
sentences with the correct words. Play audio track 8.8 complete them.
for sts to listen and check their answers. See Answers for
audio script. Check answers with the class and make sure Answers
sts understand all the adjectives. 1 spicy
2 fresh
Answers 3 sweet
1 You can’t eat that burned toast. It will taste disgusting! 4 creamy
2 Sashimi is made with raw fish. There’s not much fat or 5 crunchy
salt, so it’s very healthy. 6 sour
3 I don’t eat meat so I ordered a vegetarian curry, but it
was so spicy I had to drink a lot of water!
4 I know French fries are unhealthy, but mmm! They’re
Refer sts back to page 70 if they want to review adjectives
very tasty! to describe food further, or see more examples in context.
5 I don’t like black coffee—it’s too bitter. I prefer a
creamy hot chocolate.
6 In Morocco, they make tea with fresh mint and lots of
sugar, so it’s very sweet.
7 You can’t eat these snacks quietly; they’re too crunchy.
They’re salty, too, but perfect with a cold drink.
8 Oh no! I can’t use this milk. It's a little sour. My cake has
to be delicious to win the competition.
1 Do the exercise as normal. Before you play track 8.8 to

check the answers, read each adjective from the box
out loud and ask: Which picture? Why? Elicit answers
and encourage sts to discuss any differences of opinion.
pictures and try to complete the sentences from
memory. They can look at the words in the box again
to check.
3 In their pairs, sts imagine they are eating a meal
together. Encourage them to sit facing each other, as
they would in a restaurant. Tell them they should ask
each other about the food they are eating and answer
using adjectives from page 150. Encourage sts to use
intonation to show whether or not they are enjoying
their meal.
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VOCABULARY PRACTICE
9A Money verbs
1 9.3 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Listen 2 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
and check. 1 Oh no, I’ve forgotten my wallet. Can you borrow / lend / owe me
some money?
owe borrow can afford charge cost earn get paid
2 I can’t go out tonight. I don’t earn / afford / get paid until next week.
be worth own pay back save spend waste lend
3 Excuse me, how much does this jacket cost / worth / charge?
1 Excuse me, how much does this necklace ? 4 I spend / waste / save almost half of my money on rent every month.
2 In my opinion, soccer clubs too much for tickets. 5 If you give me $200, I’ll borrow / owe / pay back the money next week.
3 Waiters can a lot of money from tips. 6 I bought the guitar for $500, but it’s now worth / cost / earn almost
4 Can you me $50 until I get paid next week? double that.
5 He has a rare 1950s Rolex watch. It must a fortune! 7 My car is very old, but I can’t spend / afford / own to buy a new one
6 As well as their apartment in London, they a house in right now.
Hollywood. 8 When I finish college, I will owe / lend / charge the bank more than
7 They most of their money on clothes. $10,000.
8 How much money do you to the bank each month? 9 I shouldn’t go out this month. I need to charge / earn / save for a new
9 The car isn’t ours yet. We still the bank $5,000. computer.
10 I’ve left all my money at home. Can I $20, please? 10 Why did you pay back / waste / earn all your money on these comic books?
11 Don’t your money on lottery tickets—you’ll never win!
12 He's trying to for an expensive trip next summer.
13 She’s so rich that she to buy anything she wants.
14 We normally on the last day of the month. Go back to page 77
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9B Shopping
1 9.5 Choose the correct verbs to complete the sentences. Listen and check.
1 Can I pay by / pay with credit 2 I’d like to exchange / return 3 Can I try on / fit these shoes, 4 You can deliver / order
card, or do I have to this jacket−it’s too big. Can please? I need to know how furniture online. Then the
pay on / pay with cash? I exchange / return it for a they try on / fit me. company will deliver / order it
smaller one, please? to your house.
2 9.6 Match the words in the box with the definitions 1–12. Listen 3 Match the two parts to make sentences.
and check. 1 I’m going to try on these jeans
2 I’m sorry, I can’t give you a refund
dressing room bargain receipt discount sales cash
3 You can stand in this line for the cash register
refund cash register window shopping department store
4 This morning I went window shopping
line shopping center
5 I bought this handbag on sale for $15;
1 A product that a store sells at a very good price. 6 I bought it at the department store because
2 A piece of paper that shows you have bought something. 7 If I pay with cash,
3 A time when a store sells things at a lower price than usual. 8 I ordered these online last week,
4 The place in a store where you can try on clothes. a can you offer me a discount?
5 A place where people stand to wait for something. b in the dressing room.
6 The place where you pay for things in a store. c but you can only pay by credit card.
7 The money that is returned when a product isn’t suitable. d it was a real bargain!
8 An amount or percentage off the usual price. e if there’s a problem, I can easily return it.
9 Money in the form of bills and coins. f but I’d like to exchange them for a different color.
10 Looking at products in stores without buying anything. g if you don’t have the receipt.
11 A large store with areas selling different types of products. h in the shopping mall.
12 A covered area with different stores.

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VOCABULARY PRACTICE
9A Money verbs 9B Shopping

1 9.3 Sts read the sentences and complete them with 1 9.5 Sts read the sentences and choose the correct
the correct words. Play audio track 9.3 for sts to listen and words to complete them. Play audio track 9.5 for sts to
check their answers. See Answers for audio script. Check listen and check their answers. See Answers for audio
answers with the class and make sure sts understand all script. Check answers with the class and make sts
the money verbs. understand all the shopping verbs.
Answers Answers
1 Excuse me, how much does this necklace cost? 1 Can I pay by credit card, or do I have to pay with cash?
2 In my opinion, soccer clubs charge too much for 2 I’d like to return this jacket–it’s too big. Can I exchange
tickets. it for a smaller one, please?
3 Waiters can earn a lot of money from tips. 3 Can I try on these shoes, please? I need to know if they
4 Can you lend me $50 until I get paid next week? fit me.
5 He has a rare 1950s Rolex watch. It must be worth a 4 You can order furniture online. Then the company will
fortune! deliver it to your home.
6 As well as their apartment in London, they own a house
in Hollywood.
7 They spend most of their money on clothes. 2 9.6 Sts match the words in the box with the
8 How much money do you pay back to the bank each definitions. Play audio track 9.6 for sts to listen and
month? check their answers. See Answers for audio script. Check
9 The car isn’t ours yet. We still owe the bank $5,000. answers with the class and make sure sts understand all
10 I’ve left all my money at home. Can I borrow $20, the shopping words.
please?
11 Don’t waste your money on lottery tickets—you’ll never Answers
win! 1 bargain 7 refund
12 He’s trying to save for an expensive trip next summer. 2 receipt 8 discount
13 She’s so rich that she can afford to buy anything she 3 sales 9 cash
wants. 4 dressing room 10 window shopping
14 We normally get paid on the last day of the month. 5 line 11 department store
6 cash register 12 shopping center
2 Sts read the sentences and choose the correct words to

complete them. Check answers. 3 Sts match the parts of the sentences. Check answers.
Answers Answers
1 lend 1 b 2 g 3 c 4 h 5 d 6 e 7 a 8 f
2 get paid
3 cost
4 spend 3 x PRACTICE SB page 151, exercise 3
5 pay back
6 worth 1 Do the exercise as normal. To check answers, ask
7 afford individual sts to read each completed sentence out
8 owe loud. Ask: Does the sentence make sense? Is it correct?
9 save Does anyone have a different answer?
10 waste 2 Ask sts to cover sentence beginnings 1–8. They then
work in pairs to read sentence endings a–h and try to
remember the beginning of each one. They can look at
Refer sts back to page 77 if they want to review money
items 1–8 again for help if necessary.
verbs further, or see more examples in context.
3 In their pairs, sts practice saying the sentences.
Encourage them to use a wide intonation range and to
try to make the sentences sound natural. They can then
prepare and practice a short conversation in a shopping
center or mall that includes one or more of the
sentences. Call on pairs to perform their conversation
for the class.
Refer sts back to page 78 if they want to review shopping

vocabulary further, or see more examples in context.
315
VOCABULARY PRACTICE
10A Sports and competitions

1 10.2 Look at the soccer scores. Complete the text with the
verbs in the box in the correct form. Listen and check.
win beat score lose tie
On May 28, 2016, Real Madrid 1 their rivals, Atlético,

in the final of the UEFA Champions League. Ramos 2 a
goal first, but 65 minutes later, Carrasco managed to score again
to 3 the game 1–1. After extra time, Real Madrid was
lucky to 4 the game on penalties. Atlético was very
disappointed to 5 because in 2014, they had also Real Madrid 1 – 1 Atlético
lost to Real Madrid in the final. Ramos (15) Carrasco (79)
Look! We use win for a competition or award, and we use (5-3 on penalties)
beat for another team or opponent.
Real Madrid won the Champions League.
Real Madrid beat Atlético.
2 10.3 Match the words in the box with the pictures 1–10.
Listen and check.
athlete crowd player medal race referee

spectator umpire trophy game
3 10.4 Read sentences. 1—4. Match the verbs in bold with 1 2

definitions a–d. Listen and check.
1 Over 200 countries take part in the Olympic Games every
four years.
2 It’s difficult to cheat in sports events, but some athletes
still try.
3 Before you play any sports, you should always warm up.
4 I couldn’t finish the marathon. I had to give up after 3 4
20 kilometers.
a break the rules to try to win a game or pass a test
b stop doing something because it’s too difficult
c play in a game or competition
d do special exercises to prepare your body for sports
4 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. 5 6
1 The referee / umpire showed three soccer players the red card.
2 I was injured because I didn’t give up / warm up before the game.
3 My grandfather won a bronze medal / race in the Olympic Games.
4 The L.A. Lakers beat / won the Chicago Bulls by 123 to 118.
5 Serena Williams is a very successful athlete / referee.
6 Your team cheated / scored. This competition is for under 16-year-
olds, but three of your players are 17 years old. 7 8
7 We tied / lost 0–0. It was a really boring game.
8 My sister was in the stadium, so when I watched the game on TV,
I looked for her in the crowd / spectator.
9 The 100-meter match / race is my favorite part of the Olympics.
10 I’m terrible at tennis. I beat / lost my last match 0–6, 0–6, 0–6!
9 10

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VOCABULARY PRACTICE
10A Sports and competitions

1 10.2 Read the Look! note with the class. Sts look at the 3 10.4 Sts read the sentences and match the verbs in
soccer scores, then read the text and complete it with the bold with definitions a–d. Play audio track 10.4 for sts
correct form of the verbs in the box. Play audio track 10.2 to listen and check their answers. See Answers for audio
for sts to listen and check their answers. Check answers script. Check answers with the class.
with the class.
Answers
Answers 1 take part c
1 beat 2 cheat a
2 scored 3 warm up d
3 tie 4 give up b
4 win
5 lose
2 10.3 Sts match the words in the box with the pictures.
Play audio track 10.3 for sts to listen and check their Answers
answers. See Answers for audio script. Check answers 1 referee
with the class and make sure sts understand all the words. 2 warm up
3 medal
Answers 4 beat
1 race 5 athlete
2 medal 6 cheated
3 referee 7 tied
4 umpire 8 crowd
5 player 9 race
6 spectator 10 lost
7 athlete
8 trophy Refer sts back to page 84 if they want to review vocabulary
9 crowd for sports and competitions further, or see more examples
10 game in context.

to check the answers, read each word from the box out
loud and ask: Which picture? Why? Ask for answers and
pictures and try to remember the words from memory.
They can look at the words in the box again to check.
3 In their pairs, sts prepare a TV commentary based
on one of the pictures. Encourage them to use
vocabulary from this exercise and exercise 1, and
to use their imaginations. They then practice saying
their commentary in a boring voice to start with, then
in an excited voice. Call on pairs to perform their
commentary for the class. Other sts can listen and
identify the correct picture.
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VOCABULARY PRACTICE
10C Parts of the body

1 10.9 Match parts of the body a–x with the words 1–24. Listen and check.
h
i
g
b
c
d e
f
1 foot 2 knee 3 toes 4 ankle 5 finger 6 wrist 7 elbow 8 hand

9 arm 10 thumb
s
r
p
o
n v
t
m u
l w
k x
11 neck 12 cheek 13 chest 14 lips 19 heart 20 brain 21 stomach

15 back 16 chin 17 forehead 18 shoulder 22 skin 23 muscle 24 bone
2 Cross out the word that is incorrect in each sentence. 5 This shirt doesn’t fit me because I have a big chin / neck / chest.
1 I got injured playing football, and now I can’t move 6 It’s impossible for me to run a marathon because of my bad ankle /
my cheeks / elbow / shoulder. fingers / knee.
2 She can’t walk because she’s hurt her ankle / brain / toes. 7 Put this cream on your lips / muscles / bones if they hurt.
3 I can’t write because something is wrong with my fingers / lips / 8 You need to have a scan at the hospital to be able to see your bones /
wrist. heart / forehead well.
4 It was so cold, she was wearing a scarf around her elbow / neck / 9 In a warm-up, you have to stretch your chin / arms / muscles.
shoulders.

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VOCABULARY PRACTICE
10C Parts of the body

1 10.9 Sts match the parts of the body in the pictures 2 Sts read the sentences and cross out the word that is
with the words. Play audio track 10.9 for sts to listen and incorrect in each one. Check answers.
check their answers. See Answers for audio script. Check
answers with the class. Answers
1 cheeks
Answers 2 brain
1 foot c 3 lips
2 knee a 4 elbow
3 toes d 5 chin
4 ankle b 6 fingers
5 finger j 7 bones
6 wrist g 8 forehead
7 elbow e 9 chin
8 hand i
9 arm f
10 thumb h 3 x PRACTICE SB page 153, exercise 2
11 neck n
12 cheek q 1 Do the exercise as normal. To check answers, read the
13 chest l sentence out loud, then read each option and ask sts to
14 lips p point to that part of their own body. Then ask: Which
15 back k one doesn’t go in the sentence? Why not?
16 chin o
17 forehead r
2 In pairs, sts find more words from exercise 1 that would
work in each sentence. Ask sts to read some of their
18 shoulder m
new sentences to the class.
19 heart u
20 brain s 3 Ask sts individually to imagine an injury or problem
21 stomach x they have with part of their body, e.g., they fell down
22 skin v stairs and hurt their knee. They then walk around the
23 muscle t room and talk to other sts about their problem. Other
24 bone w sts can offer sympathy and advice.
Refer sts back to page 88 if they want to review parts of

the body further, or see more examples in context.
319
VOCABULARY PRACTICE
11A Household items

oven sink blanket cushion dishwasher trash can comforter pillow refrigerator iron rug sheets stove
faucet air-conditioning washing machine carpet chest of drawers central heating closet
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20

1 Can you put these glasses in the trash can / sink, please? They’re dirty.
2 We need new pillows / cushions for the sofa. What color would you like?
3 Let’s move the rug / carpet to the middle of the room.
4 Could you turn on the air-conditioning / central heating? It’s cold in here.
5 We have a new dishwasher / washing machine. My shirts are really clean these days!
6 Help me make the bed. Can you pass me the sheet / blanket to put on top?

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VOCABULARY PRACTICE
11A Household items

1 11.1 Sts match the words with the pictures. Play audio 2 Sts read the sentences and choose the correct word to
track 11.1 for sts to listen and check their answers. See complete each one. Check answers with the class.
Answers for audio script. Check answers with the class
and make sure sts understand all the words. Answers
1 sink
Answers 2 cushions
1 air conditioning 3 rug
2 sink 4 central heating
3 chest of drawers 5 washing machine
4 cushion 6 blanket
5 dishwasher
6 trash can Refer sts back to page 94 if they want to review household
7 comforter items further, or see more examples in context.
8 refrigerator
9 iron
10 stove
11 pillow
12 oven
13 rug
14 sheets
15 blanket
16 tap
17 central heating
18 closet
19 washing machine
20 carpet

to check the answers, read each word from the box
out loud and ask: Which picture? Ask for answers and
pictures and try to remember the words from memory.
They can look at the words in the box again to check.
3 In their pairs, sts prepare a short conversation in which
one of them is showing the other their new apartment
or house, and the other is making comments. Challenge
them to use as many words from this page as possible.
Allow sts time to practice their conversations. Ask who
managed to use the most words, and ask that pair to
perform their conversation for the class.
321
VOCABULARY PRACTICE
11B Housework
mop the floor clear the table set the table water the plants load the dishwasher do the ironing vacuum the carpet wash the dishes
sweep the floor take out the trash make the bed dust the furniture hang out the clothes do the laundry put away the toys
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15

1 The first thing I do every morning is lay / make / change my bed. 5 Can you hang out / take out / water the clothes, please? They’re
2 You have to wash the dishes / do the laundry / hang out the clothes. very wet.
The dishwasher is broken. 6 My dog leaves hairs on the rug, so I have to vacuum / mop / clear it
3 I have lots of allergies, so if I don’t clear / do / dust the furniture every every day.
day, I start to sneeze and cough. 7 What a wonderful meal! Can you help me mop / clear / set the table?
4 These plants will die if you don’t wash / water / clear them more often. 8 My friends are coming over for dinner in twenty minutes, so I need to
clear / make / set the table.

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VOCABULARY PRACTICE
11B Housework
1 11.6 Sts match the phrases in the box with the pictures. 2 Sts read the sentences and choose the correct words
Play audio track 11.6 for sts to check their answers. See to complete them. Check answers and make sure sts
Answers for audio script. Check answers with the class understand all the words.
and make sure sts understand all the phrases.
Answers
Answers 1 make
1 load the dishwasher 2 wash the dishes
2 do the ironing 3 dust
3 hang out the clothes 4 water
4 set the table 5 hang out
5 water the plants 6 vacuum
6 take out the trash 7 clear
7 mop the floor 8 set
8 sweep the floor
9 vacuum the carpet Refer sts back to page 96 if they want to review vocabulary
10 dust the furniture for housework further, or see more examples in context.
11 make the bed
12 do the laundry
13 put away the toys
14 wash the dishes
15 clear the table

to check the answers, read each phrase from the box
out loud and ask: Which picture? Ask for answers and
ask other sts: Do you agree?
pictures and try to remember the phrases from
memory. They can look at the phrases in the box again
to check.
3 In their pairs, sts take turns miming one of the phrases
shown in the pictures. Their partner tries to guess the
correct phrase. Encourage them to repeat the activity
until they can say all the phrases easily and fluently.
323
VOCABULARY PRACTICE
11C Words to describe materials and clothes

1 11.12 Complete the descriptions 1–10 with the words in the box. You will need to use some of the words more than once.
Listen and check.
denim cotton plastic leather silk fur wood glass wool metal
1A shirt. It's 2A coat. It's 3 Some 4A tie. It's 5 Some

made of . made of . boots. They're made made of . shoes. They're made
of . of .
6A 7A 8 Some 9A ring. 10 Some

sweater. It's made of necklace. It's made of jeans. They're made of It's made of . beads. They're made
. . . of .
2 11.13 Match the adjectives with their opposites. Listen and check.
1 plain a old-fashioned
2 formal b loose
3 stylish c striped
4 tight d casual
3 Look at the pictures. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences.
1 Helen is wearing a formal jacket. 4 Joe is wearing casual clothes. 7 He has a wood tennis racket.
2 She’s wearing a silk scarf. 5 He's wearing a gray jacket. 8 He's wearing loose shorts.
3 She’s wearing tight pants. 6 He's wearing a plain tie. 9 He's wearing a plain T-shirt.

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VOCABULARY PRACTICE
11C Words to describe materials and clothes

1 11.12 Sts look at the pictures and complete the 3 Sts look at the pictures and decide if the sentences are
descriptions with the correct words. Play audio track true or false. Sts then correct the false sentences. Check
11.12 for sts to listen and check their answers. See answers and make sure sts understand all the words.
Answers for audio script. Check answers with the class
and make sure sts understand all the materials. Answers
1 F Helen is wearing a casual jacket.
Answers 2 F She’s wearing a wool scarf.
1 A cotton shirt. It’s made of cotton. 3 T
2 A fur coat. It’s made of fur. 4 F Joe is wearing formal clothes.
3 Some leather boots. They’re made of leather. 5 T
4 A silk tie. It’s made of silk. 6 F He’s wearing a striped tie.
5 Some plastic shoes. They’re made of plastic. 7 T
6 A wool sweater. It’s made of wool. 8 F He’s wearing tight shorts.
7 A wood necklace. It’s made of wood. 9 T
8 Some denim jeans. They’re made of denim.
9 A metal ring. It’s made of metal.
10 Some glass beads. They’re made of glass. 3 x PRACTICE SB page 156, exercise 3
1 Do the exercise as normal. To check answers, read

2 11.13 Read adjectives 1–4 with sts and make sure they
each sentence out loud. Ask: Who thinks this is true?
understand them. Sts then match those adjectives with Why? Who thinks it is false? Why? Discuss each answer
their opposites, a–d. Play audio track 11.13 for sts to listen as a class and correct the false sentences.
and check their answers. See Answers for audio script.
Check answers with the class. 2 Ask sts to cover the sentences and look at the pictures
again. In pairs, they try to remember the true or
Answers corrected sentences for each picture. They can look at
1 c plain striped
the sentences again for help if necessary.
2 d formal casual 3 Ask sts to prepare four sentences individually about
3 a stylish old-fashioned what they are wearing, three true and one false. In
4 b tight loose pairs, they say their sentences to each other and try to
spot their partner’s false sentence. Ask sts to memorize
their sentences. They then walk around the room
saying their sentences to different sts and trying to spot
which of their classmates’ sentences are false.
Refer sts back to page 98 if they want to review words

to describe materials and clothes further, or see more
examples in context.
325
VOCABULARY PRACTICE
12A Relationships
1 12.1 Put the words in the box in the correct columns. Listen and check.
cousin only child roommate employer enemy stranger twin ex-husband stepsister bride colleague neighbor
in-laws boss girlfriend groom single parent relative employee business partner classmate brother-in-law
family couple work/study home other
2 Complete the sentences with the words from exercise 1.

1 Daisy and I work in the same office. She’s my . 6 Our next-door just sold his house.
2 I’m an . I don’t have any brothers or sisters. 7 He’s very friendly. He doesn’t have an in the world.
3 Harry and Luke share an apartment. They’re . 8 Her husband died, so she’s a to Emma, her daughter.
4 Carolina got a divorce in 2013, but she still sees her . 9 This is my . We’re not identical, but we look alike.
5 It was a lovely wedding. The wore a long white dress, 10 People are really friendly here. A helped me when I was
and the wore a gray suit. lost.
Go back to page 102
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12C Relationship verbs
1 12.5 Complete the sentences with the simple past form of the phrases in the box. Listen and check.
stay in touch go out (together) get back together ask (someone) out fall in love get along
have (something) in common become friends get married introduce get to know go on a date break up
Couple gets back together after 30 years
Hannah Mason from the U.S. and Gustavo Friendship turned to romance when Gustavo They didn’t 11 , and that could
Ramos from Argentina first met in 1985. 6 Hannah . They have been the end of the story. But, 30 years
They were both traveling around Canada after 7 to Gustavo’s favorite restaurant later, Gustavo moved to the U.S. and contacted
graduating from college. A friend 1 in Montreal, and before long they 8 Hannah. They realized they still cared for
Gustavo to Hannah, and they immediately in . They 9 together for each other, so it wasn’t long before they
2 well. As they 3 the rest of the summer, but they 10 12 . And their story ended happily
each other better, they 4 good when Hannah returned to the U.S. and Gustavo when they 13 last year.
. They discovered that they went home to Argentina.
5 a lot in , including a
love of travel.

1 We don’t have / make / do a lot in common; in fact, we’re completely 8 They had a big argument and decided to break up / off / out.
different! 9 We were classmates, but we only became / got / came friends after
2 I think I’m falling on / in / for love. we graduated from high school.
3 Are Charlie and Sarah really leaving / going / getting out together? 10 I first became / arrived / got to know her when we worked together in
4 They’re getting marry / marriage / married next year. Istanbul.
5 Do you get along / in / out well with your brother? 11 Has Sam ever asked you out / up / off for dinner?
6 My boss introduced me with / for / to my future wife. 12 James and I are thinking of going / getting / joining back together.
7 The first date that we went to / in / on together was to a rock concert. 13 You'll have to go / have / stay in touch while you’re away.

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VOCABULARY PRACTICE
12A Relationships 12C Relationship verbs

1 12.1 Sts add the words in the box to the correct 1 12.5 Sts read the text and complete it with the simple
columns. Play audio track 12.1 for sts to listen and past form of the phrases in the box. Play audio track 12.5
check their answers. See Answers for audio script. Check for sts to listen and check their answers. Check answers
answers with the class and make sure sts understand all with the class and make sure sts understand all the
the words. phrases.
Answers Answers
family: cousin, only child, twin, stepsister, in-laws, 1 introduced
single parent, relative, brother-in-law 2 got along
couple: bride, girlfriend, groom, ex-husband 3 got to know
work or study: employer, colleague, boss, employee, 4 became, friends
business partner, classmate
5 had, common
home: roommate, neighbor
other: enemy, stranger 6 asked, out
7 went on a date
8 fell, love
2 Sts read the sentences and complete them with the correct 9 went out
words from exercise 1. Check answers. 10 broke up
11 stay in touch
Answers 12 got back together
1 colleague 13 got married
2 only child
3 roommates
4 ex-husband 3 x PRACTICE SB page 157, Relationship verbs exercise 1
5 bride, groom
6 neighbor 1 Do the exercise as normal. Before you play track 12.5
7 enemy to check the answers, read each sentence with blanks
8 single parent out loud and ask: Which phrase? Why? Does anyone
9 twin have a different answer? Encourage sts to discuss why
10 stranger they think particular answers are correct.
2 Ask sts to cover the story. In pairs, they try to
Refer sts back to page 102 if they want to review remember as much of the story as they can using the
vocabulary for relationships further, or see more examples phrases in the box as prompts. They can look at the
in context. story again if necessary.
3 Books closed. Write the phrases from the box on the
board in the order they appear in the story. Ask a
student at the front of the class room to say the first
sentence of the story. Other sts can help if necessary.
The next student repeats this sentence then adds the
second sentence of the story. Continue around the class
until the whole story has been built up. Sts then work
in pairs to practice telling each other the story from
memory, using intonation to make it sound natural and
interesting.

Answers
1 have 8 up
2 in 9 became
3 going 10 got to know
4 married 11 out
5 along 12 getting
6 to 13 stay
7 on
Refer sts back to page 106 if they want to review

relationship verbs further, or see more examples in
context.
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VOCABULARY PRACTICE

This type of person … adjective opposite

B Write the opposites of the adjectives in the right-hand column.

Look! We say What is he/she like? when we ask about personality.

3 Choose the correct adjectives to complete the sentences. f

136 Go back to page 4

284 EXTRA PRACTICE Workbook page 00; photocopiable activity 0.0

2 A 1.2 Sts match the adjectives in the box with the

B Sts write the adjectives from exercise 1 in the "opposite"

1B Hobbies and socializing

Online activities Socializing

1 download a social media (e.g., Facebook) 11 spend k a club

Sports and games Other hobbies

6 stay f soccer/chess 16 bake p at home

meet stay relax spend go join shop go on get together do

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1B Hobbies and socializing

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a museum on a guided tour abroad a seat on a train a resort

go visit stay at reserve/book

2 3.6 Match the sentences. Listen and check.

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1C Useful verbs 3B Vacation activities

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3 x PRACTICE SB page 138, exercise 2A/B

1 Do exercises 2A and 2B as normal. To check answers,

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1 amazed / amazing 7 annoyed / annoying

2 relaxed / relaxing 8 disappointed / disappointing

3 tired / tiring 9 excited / exciting

5 bored / boring 11 confused / confusing

6 embarrassed / embarrassing 12 surprised / surprising

2 Choose the correct adjectives to complete the sentences.

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3 x PRACTICE SB page 139, exercise 1

1 Do the exercise as normal. To check answers, ask

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2 Sts match the parts to make sentences. Check answers.

3 x PRACTICE SB page 140, exercise 2

1 Do the exercise as normal. To check answers, ask

2 Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

3 Complete the text with the correct adjectives.

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lawyer accountant waiter/waitress receptionist surgeon firefighter

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4C Phrases about work

agree on a salary apply for a job get a job offer

degree interview advertisement salary application career

I have a 3 in Information Technology, and I am

4C Phrases about work

3 x PRACTICE SB page 143, exercise 1 Answers

5A Health and medicine

stomachache backache broke nosebleed burned cold cough cut

1 I my hand. 2 I have a . 3 I my finger. 4 I my leg.

5 I have a . 6 I have a . 7 I have a . 8 I have a .

9 I have a . 10 I have an . 11 I have a . 12 I have a .

13 I’m . 14 My knee . 15 I have the . 16 I have a .

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