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Lesson 1 (Introductions)

FCE Speaking Part 1 preparation: About you

Prepare short answers to the following questions, which we will discuss in class. Make notes
for each question below:

How do you like to spend your evenings? What do you do?

__________________________________________________________.

Do you prefer to spend time on your own or with other people?

__________________________________________________________.

Do you like cooking? What sort of things do you cook?

__________________________________________________________.

Do you normally celebrate special occasions with friends or family?

__________________________________________________________.

Tell us about a TV programme you’ve seen recently.

__________________________________________________________.

Tell us about a festival or celebration in your country

__________________________________________________________.

Are you most like your mother or your father? In what way? Tell us about them.

__________________________________________________________.

What interests do you share with your brothers/sisters/parents?

__________________________________________________________.

Lesson 2 (Grammar recap)

Exercise 1: Choose the present simple or present continuous:

1. (You / come) _________________________________ tonight?

2. (He / eat) _________________________________ rice every day?

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3. I (work) _________________________________ at the moment.

4. (He / come) _________________________________ to London often? 5. He (play)

_________________________________ tennis now.

Exercise 2: Complete the sentence with the Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous:

1. _________________ __ (they / arrive) already?

2. Lucy __________________ _ (run) 2000 metres today.

3. I ___________________ (clean) all morning – I’m fed up!

4. How long _________________ __ (you / know) Simon?

5. I __________________ _ (drink) more water lately, and I feel better.

6. Sorry about the mess! I ____ _______________ (bake).

7. How many times ________ ___________ (you / take) this exam?

Exercise 3: Put the verbs into the correct form (future perfect simple).

1. By 9 o'clock, we (finish) our homework.

2. They (leave) the classroom by the end of the hour.
3. We (go) home by next week.
4. She (return) from the excursion by 6 o'clock.
5. (buy / he) the new house by October?
6. The sun (not / rise) by 4 o'clock.
7. (you/do) the shopping by 3 o'clock?

Lesson 3: Daily Routines, Phrasal Verbs, collocations with household

chores, contrasting connectives & essay writing:
Complete these sentences using a contrasting connective. More than one answer may be
correct:

1. Adults tend to worry more about their health, ____________ young people are more
concerned about money.

2. ____________ I am happy to do some of the cooking, I don’t want to do it all.

3. My mum and dad have similar tastes. ____________, mine are completely different.

4. ____________ My parents give me a lot of freedom, I would prefer to have even more
Independence.

5. young people often spend many hours a week on their social life. ____________, Older
people often too busy.

6. I enjoy making beds. ____________, I'm not at all keen on doing the ironing.

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Write an essay using ​all​ the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

Essay Question

• Teenagers and young people should share housework equally with their parents. Do you
agree?

Notes

You should write about:

1. who has more time for housework
2. who does housework better
3. ……… (your own idea)

You should write between 140 – 190 words

Lesson 4: Exam and English breakfast!

Homework:

Complete the Reading and UoE exam, if not completed.

Writing exam questions:

If you have not completed the writing exam in class, your teacher will give you a copy
of the paper.

Otherwise, choose one from the followng questions:

Writing Part 1
Write 140-190 words in an appropriate style.

In your English class you have been talking about old people in society. Now your English
teacher has asked you to write an ​essay​.

Around the world, people are living and staying healthy for longer and longer. What changes
does this bring to today’s society? Are these changes good or bad?

Notes

Write about:

1. Caring for the elderly

2. Jobs

3. __________ (your own idea)

Writing Part 2 (review)

Write 140-190 words in an appropriate style.

You see this announcement in a Film and TV Magazine.

Film / TV show ​reviews​ wanted

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Next month is National Science month. In next month’s issue, we want to celebrate films and TV
shows that promote science.

Do you know any shows or film which promote science? Write us a review, explaining what it is
about, why you enjoy it and why it encouraged you to learn about science.

The best reviews will be published in our next issue.

Writing part 2 (article)

Write 140-190 words in an appropriate style.

Articles wanted for our new page on family life.

Are you an only child or do you have brothers and sisters?

Are you the oldest, the youngest or a middle child?

What are the advantages of being in your place in the family? What are the disadvantages?

Do you wish you had fewer or more siblings? Have you always felt this way?

Lesson 5: Hobbies & Leisure, making comparisons:

Task 1: correct the mistakes in the following comparative sentences:

1. There are lots of ways to keep fit, but I think the healthier of all is Zumba.
2. Playing chess is more cheaper than playing video games.
3. Team games are more sociable that biking because you can meet and speak to a lot of
people.
4. When you play chess, you have to think more hardly than when you’re playing video
games.
5. I don’t go window shopping as often than I used to.
6. For me, parachute jumping is the more risky of all sports.
7. Speaking for myself, I find team sports the less interesting.
8. Mountain biking is more good for getting exercise than most sports.

Task 2: Exam Practice: READING & USE OF ENGLISH PART 4

In this part of the exam, you must re-write sentences with different grammar but
retaining the same meaning of the original sentence. You can only use between ​TWO -
FIVE WORDS​.

0 ​We don’t enjoy listening to the Gemeliers as much as Efecto Pasillo.

M​ORE

We like listening ​to Efecto Pasillo MORE than t​ he Gemeliers.

1 ​It is more difficult to learn how to play the violin than most other musical instruments.

ONE

The violin is ____________________________________ musical instruments to learn.

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2 ​Andy thinks that watching films at home is more convenient than in the cinema.

NOT

For Andy, going to the cinema is ____________________________________ watching films

at home.

3 ​Christina Aguilera sings better than Britney Spears.

AS

Britney Spears doesn’t ____________________________________ Christina Aguilera.

4 ​Nobody in class makes as much noise as Alejandro.

PERSON

Alejandro is the ____________________________ class

Lesson 6: Travel and Holidays:

Complete the following exercise with phrasal verbs that we covered in class
today:

Summer break in the USA

The day I left for the USA my family ​(1)___ me___​. We had breakfast in the
airport but we had to ​(2)___ ​so that I wouldn't miss my flight. It was a teary
goodbye, but I was​ (3)___​ to new experiences in the USA. After I ​(4)___​ the
plane I made myself comfortable and sent a few last minute goodbye text
messages. I thought of how much I wanted this holiday and that I just needed to
(5)___​ from it all. A short while later the pilot announced that all electronics were
to be switched off, for we were preparing to ​(6)___​. As the plane was ​(7)___​ on
the runway I sat back and took pleasure in brute force and strength of the
momentum the plane was creating to lift itself up from the ground.

When our plane ​(8)___​ at JFK Airport in New York there was already a taxi
waiting to ​(9)___ me ___​. The taxi ​(10)___ me ___​ at the Holiday Inn where I
would meet up with my friends. After I​(11)___​ to the hotel we all went to Time
Square, where we ​(12)___​ for the rest of the day. The next day we got up in the
early hours of the morning and did some sightseeing. That night we were
exhausted and went to bed early. The next morning we ​(13) ___​ after breakfast,
rented a car and ​(14)___​ on a cross-country road trip. It would be another 3
months before I would ​(15)___​ home.

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Task 2: Writing Practice Part 3:

This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.

Anyway, in your last letter you said you were going on holiday. Did you have a
nice time? Where did you go? How did you get there? Let me know what it was
like.

Now you are writing a letter to this friend.

Write your letter in about 100 words.

Lesson 7:

Defining Relative Clauses Exercise 1 Make one sentence from the two short ones. The sentence
in italics should become the relative clause. The relative pronoun is the subject of the relative
clause.

1. She worked for a man. The man used to be an athlete.

_______________________________________________________________

2. They called a lawyer. The lawyer lived nearby.

_______________________________________________________________

3. I sent an email to my brother. My brother lives in Australia.

_______________________________________________________________

4. The customer liked the waitress. The waitress was very friendly.

_______________________________________________________________

5. We broke the computer. The computer belonged to my father.

_______________________________________________________________

6. I dropped a glass. The glass was new.

_______________________________________________________________

7. She loves books. The books have happy endings.

_______________________________________________________________

8. They live in a city. The city is in the north of England.

_______________________________________________________________

9. The man is in the garden. The man is wearing a blue jumper.

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_______________________________________________________________

10. The girl works in a bank. The girl is from India.

_______________________________________________________________

Lesson 8: FCE Writing Exam Practice: Writing a Review

Restaurant Critics Wanted!

Have you visited a new restaurant in your area recently? We’d love to
know your opinion, please tell us not only about the food and staff but
also the prices and the staff. Would you recommend this place to other
people? The winning review will be published in a local magazine plus
awarded with £100 cheque.
Write your review in 140- 190 words in an appropriate style
_______________________________________________________________________
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Lesson 9:

Decide whether these statements express a "wish" or a "regret". Circle the correct answer.

1. I wish I could fly. Wish/ Regret

2. If only she had seen the doctor earlier. He could have saved her. Wish /Regret
3. If only I traveled to New York. Wish/ Regret
4. I wish I were a doctor. Wish/ Regret

Choose the correct answer:

1. Alice didn't get a good grade. She wishes she (work) harder.
2. Tom likes football very much. He wishes he (become)__________________________
a professional football player.
3. He was running very fast when he had a heart attack. If only he (not/run)
________________________so fast.

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4. She's keen on computers. She wishes she (study) computer

science at school.
5. I am sorry I don’t know how to use the computer. If only I (know) _______________
how to use it.
6. I stayed late at work and missed the last bus. I wish I (stay) at work
late

Part 2: Past tense practice

I was exhausted at the end of the exam. I (write) ___________________________

for over two hours.

2. When thieves stole my favourite leather jacket, I was really upset. I

(have) it for over ten years.

3. Please step out of the car, Mr. Jones. Do you realise you (drive)_____________ at

over 90mph?

4. We didn't really want to go and see the musical again. We (already see)

it twice - so we said "no" and we went to a restaurant instead!

5. I arrived over an hour late to the office and everyone was working. Actually, they (work)

for over two hours on the new project and I felt really guilty.

6. The kitchen was full of steam when we arrived. Joan was in the kitchen and she (cook)

a huge meal for everyone at the party.

7. It was a bit embarrassing to arrive at their house and find Mary looking so sad. I think she

(cry) before we got there.

8. No-one even noticed when I got home. They (all watch)

___________________________ _____the big game on TV.

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Lesson 10: Work and Employment:

FCE Reading part 7 exam practice,

Read the five job adverts. Answer the questions. Choose A-E or None.

IT Recruitment Officer

We are looking for recent graduates who would like to work with some of the most important
companies in the digital industry. This post is based in Dubai. Once you have received training
on our computer system, you will be responsible for:

- liaising with recruiters to create job descriptions

- advertising jobs

- sourcing possible candidates

- updating the database

We are looking for someone with passion, drive and commitment. Recruitment Resourcers
must be able to work under pressure and be self-motivated and people-focused. These qualities
will help you progress within the company. Recruitment Resourcers who are willing to learn can
train to become Account Managers and Account Directors.

- Competitive basic salary plus commission

Logistics Associate

Our company is looking for someone to work in the sales and customer service department to
ensure that customers have a professional service from the moment they place an order until
they receive their shipment. The job is for 27 hours per week. Hours are negotiable.
Opportunities for overtime are likely.

Your responsibilities will include:

- placing and processing orders

- keeping accurate records

- processing returns and refunds

The successful candidate will:

- be educated to degree level

- be able to work efficiently and to deadlines in a high pressured environment

- have good IT skills

Candidates should have experience in business logistics, purchasing and supply management
or operations management.

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Insurance Telesales

Do you have previous sales experience? Are you available from January 6th until the end of
March?

We are currently looking for someone to deal with insurance renewals sales. The role will
involve calling existing customers and asking them if they intend to renew their policy, and if
necessary, discuss how we can keep them as a customer. The role is a 3-month fixed term
contract. The hours of work will be 8:45am until 5pm Monday to Friday. We are looking for a
hard worker who is computer literate and has a good telephone manner.

Data Analyst

As a Data Analyst you will join a team that analyses research data for anomalies and presents
findings to people within and outside the company. A graduate with an eye for detail and a love
of working with figures would be ideal. Confident communications skills are also vital. If you
enjoy problem solving, have an investigative and enquiring mind, have a good knowledge of
word processing and spreadsheet software, and excellent numerical skills, this could be a great
career opportunity for you.

A great benefits package is available including health cover and gym membership.

Project Assistant

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will undertake property surveys, site inspections and
attend site meetings to ensure that work undertaken by our contractors is being carried out
properly. You must have initiative, as you will be required to work on your own. It is essential
that you have your own transportation. An allowance will be provided. Candidates should have:
Good keyboard and IT skills, an organised and methodical approach, good written and verbal
communication skills.

REQUIREMENTS

* Minimum 2-year Construction related qualification.

* Minimum of two year's relevant experience or transferrable skills from a relevant background.

1.​ ​Which job(s):

requires applicants to have their own car?

2. does not require applicants to have IT skills?

3. is temporary?

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4. is part-time?

5. is located abroad?

6. offers people the chance of promotion?

7. is suitable for a mathematician?

8. requires the employee to work alone?

9. does not involve working with people?

11. gives employees the opportunity to earn more by working extra hours?

12. requires experience in the building trade?

13. offers perks?

14. requires the employee to make presentations?

Lesson 11: Crime & Law

VOCABULARY- PUNISHMENT: Complete the passage with some of the words below. There
are more words than needed.

judge verdict prisoner jury fined prison sentenced guilty innocent witnesses trial court
evidence

The newspapers were full of reports of the murder 1) ____________, which has lasted three
weeks. The court had heard all the 2) ___________ given by the four 3) _____________. Now,
at last, after staying out for several hours, the twelve man and women of the 4) ___________
came back into 5) ___________ and sat down. Tension was high in the public gallery and the 6)
____________ looked very pale. The 7) ___________ asked the jury for their 8) ___________.
After a moment’s silence their reply was 9) “____________!” The judge therefore
10)__________ the man to fifteen years in 11)___________.

At his last trial, nobody believed in Arthur’s 1................................ (INNOCENT)

He had been accused of the 2 …........................................... (THIEF)

of a valuable Chinese vase, and he was also charged with ten other 3.............................. .
(OFFEND)

The value of the 4 ................................. goods was said to be over ₤20,000.

(STEAL)

Arthur said in his own 5........................................ that the vase (DEFEND)

had been put into his car ​....................................... . ​ ​(ACCIDENT)

He also pointed out that the Chinese vase was a fake, and was almost 7........................ (WORTH)

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The judge did not believe Arthur’s story. He told Arthur he was a hardened 8 ....................................

CRIME

and that he deserved a severe 9............................... PUNISH

Then the judge sentenced Arthur to five years’ 10........................................ PRISON

Arthur just smiled. He had spent most of his life in prison and so he was used to it.

Lesson 12:

Clothes, fashion, shopping. Writing practice:

For B2 Writing Part 1 exercise 3, you are asked the following question about fashion:

Many people like to follow different styles in fashions. Is it a good or bad thing to keep up
with these trends?

Notes

1. slaves to fashion

2. too expensive and not practical

3. pressure from department stores

Write your answer in 140-190 words.

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Part 2:

Following Fashion- Gap Fill exercise.

When it comes to fashion, most of us (1)_____ we can simply make up our own minds with
what we wear each day. So, not many of us would (2)______ to being slaves to fashion.

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However, we are not just (3)_____ of the expensive fashion houses, which very few of us can
afford. We are talking of fashions and trends in everyday clothes. It is the regular ones that we
always wear, the ones we (4)______ comfortable wearing because they (5)____ cheap and
practical. But, isn't this the same as everyone else is wearing? Doesn't that mean that we like
to be fashionable?

Of course, the large department stores in some extent, (6) us what we wear. They keep our
interest with their seasonal collections, or a regular sale. They always (7) _____ a choice, but
they are careful to choose the clothing, which (8)______ trending at that time.

However, we must (9)_____ that this extends far beyond the clothes we wear, it includes
accessories, makeup and, hairstyles. So, it is easy for us to say, that we don't (10)_____
fashion, but don't we all like to be followers of a group?

Lesson 13: House and home

Writing Part 2 Practice
Writing an article: How to go about it:
AN ARTICLE is usually written for an English-language magazine or newsletter, and the reader
is assumed to have similar interests to the writer. The main purpose is to inform, interest and
engage the reader, so there should be some opinion or comment.

Hints…...

Add a short title to catch the reader's attention. Make sure it is relevant. You can use the one
in the question or invent one of your own.

1. Introduce the topic. Although you don't know the readers personally, you can address
them directly and ask them a rhetorical question. It helps to involve them.
2. Divide your report into sections according to the input. One or two paragraphs will do.
3. Develop the ideas in the task input. Remember .
● Use a personal or more neutral style, but not formal (you might use
contractions).
● It is important that you show a range of structures.
● Give examples where appropriate to bring your article to life
● Use humour where appropriate.

4. Give a conclusion and summary in the last paragraph.

Useful language for an article

Involving the reader

Just imagine… Have you ever… How would you feel if ...? Are you one of those people
who ...?

If the answer is ..., you should… What would life be like if...

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Making the article lively and interesting​ ...

Developing your points

Let's start with … Another advantage of … On top of that, ...

Giving your own opinion

I think that / In my opinion ….. It seems to me that …...If you ask me, … To my mind…

Now you try it!!

You see this announcement on an English-language website.

‘Articles wanted A charity event to remember What is the most unusual way you've raised
money for charity? How did you do it? What did you have to do? Was the event a success?
Would you do it again? Write us an article answering these questions. We will publish the best
articles on our website.’

Write your article in 140-190 words in an appropriate style

Lesson 14: The Weather and Environment

Read the article and answer the following questions.

1. According to scientific studies, what effects can the weather have on people?

2. What causes changes in the weather in the British Isles?

3. According to some researchers, what effect has human activity in Europe and North
America had on Africa?

4. How can pine cones and seaweed help us predict the weather?

5. How reliable is technology in predicting the weather?

6. What did a recent study by an Australian psychologist suggest?

7. What’s the connection between weather and disease?

8. What are stormchasers?

Weather
by Mike Rayner

It's hardly surprising that weather is a favourite topic for so many people around the world –
it affects where we choose to live, what we wear, our moods, and perhaps even our national
characteristics. A sunny day can relieve the deepest depression, while extreme weather can
destroy homes and threaten lives. The effects of weather Palm trees bent double in
hurricane force winds, cars stranded in snow drifts, people navigating small boats down
flooded city streets – images we are all familiar with from news reports of severe weather

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spells. But many of the effects of the weather are less newsworthy. ‘I’m feeling a bit under
the weather’ is a common complaint in Britain, especially on Monday mornings, and it
seems that weather really can be responsible for moods. Studies have shown that
changeable weather can make it hard to concentrate, cloudy skies slow down reflexes, and
high humidity with hot, dry winds makes many people irritable and snappy. Some suggest
that the weather also leaves its mark on character, giving people from the same region
similar temperaments, although it seems that economic, political and social factors are likely
to have a much stronger effect than the weather. What causes changes in the weather? If
you live in a place like Britain, where the weather seems to change daily if not hourly, you
could be forgiven for thinking that the weather is random. In fact the weather is controlled
by systems which move around areas of the globe. In the UK the weather depends on
depressions, often called ‘lows’, and anticyclones, also known as ‘highs’. These systems start
in the Atlantic Ocean, and make their way across the British Isles from the west to the east.
Highs bring sunny weather, while lows bring rain and wind. The weather systems in tropical
climates are very different from those in mid and high latitudes. Tropical storms develop
from depressions, and often build into cyclones, violent storms featuring hurricanes and
torrential rain. In modern times, human activity seems to be altering weather patterns.
Gases produced by heavy industry change the temperature of the Earth’s surface, and affect
cloud formation. Some researchers say that factories in Europe and North America may have
been one of the causes of the droughts in Africa in the 1980s.

Can we predict the weather?

The human race has always tried to guess the weather, especially in areas of the world
where there are frequent changes. Traditional rhymes point to early attempts to identify
weather patterns, popular poems include: Red sky at night, shepherds’ delight; Red sky in
the morning, shepherds’ warning Ash leaf before the oak, then we will have a summer soak;
Oak leaf before the ash, the summer comes without a splash Flies will swarm before a
storm. Rain before 7, clear by 11. Two other popular traditional ways of forecasting the
weather used pine cones and seaweed. When the air has a high level of humidity there is a
higher chance of rain, when the humidity is low, there is more chance of fine weather. Pine
cones and seaweed react to changes in humidity - pines cones open, and seaweed feels dry
when the humidity is low, while high humidity has the opposite effect. While folk wisdom
can still provide a guide to help forecast weather, today’s methods of prediction increasingly
rely on technology. Satellites, balloons, ships, aircraft and weather centres with sensitive
monitoring equipment, send data to computers. The data is then processed, and the
weather predicted. However, even this system cannot predict weather for longer than about
week. A recent study by an Australian psychologist suggests that certain people may have a
special gift for predicting the weather. However it is possible that these people would use
their talent in another way, since the same group had considerable success in forecasting
changes in another chaotic system – the stock market. It appears that a study of weather
patterns may also enable scientists to predict the outbreak of disease. An Ebola epidemic in
Uganda in the year 2000 came after the same rare weather conditions that had been
present before an outbreak 6 years earlier. Efforts to limit the spread of airborne diseases
such as foot and mouth, are also strongly dependent on favourable wind conditions.
Extreme weather Although people in Britain often moan about the weather, we should
spare a thought for the inhabitants of parts of the world where extreme weather regularly
wreaks havoc on the Task 7: Post-reading discussion In pairs, ask students to discuss the
following questions: • Had you heard of any of the ideas in the article before? • Are there
any parts of the article that you agree or disagree with? Why? • Have you ever experienced

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any extreme weather conditions? Where were you and what was it like? environment and
population. Sandstorms, tornadoes, blizzards and flash floods regularly kill thousands of
people and leave many others homeless. While most of us try to avoid extreme weather,
some adventurous souls actively seek out places where extreme weather conditions exist.
Sports such as surfing, kiteboarding, ice-climbing and white-water rafting are becoming
increasingly popular with people seeking relief from the monotony of daily routine. Extreme
sports are about exhilaration, skill and danger, and often harness the weather to provide
adrenaline addicts with their kicks. Even more extraordinary are storm-chasers – weather
enthusiasts who risk their lives following tornadoes and thunderstorms at high speed to
witness the damage they cause at close hand.

Lesson 15: Health, Medicine, the body:

Modal verbs - complete the gaps with have to, must in the correct tense, affirmative or
negative.

1. You ____ turn in your homework by Thursday.

2. Did she ____ go to school last week?

3. I ____ go with you tomorrow. I have no choice.

4. They ____ sell their car for less than what they paid for it.

5. You may ____ read it after all.

6. You ____ be late for school tomorrow, we are having a test.

7. She ___ give the names of the people she was with last night.

8. "I ____ drive until I'm 18," he said.

9. You do ____ come with us if you don't want to come.

10. Mari will ____ take the bus in the morning. I'm leaving early.

Lesson 16: Technology & Entertainment

For questions 1–12, read the two texts below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits
each gap.

Film posters

Film posters used to be considered worthless ephemera once they’d (1) _______ their purpose
– to get bums on seats. They took up too much space in warehouses and were destroyed by
the thousand. No one (2) _______ it worthwhile to lay them down on acid-free paper to (3)
_______ them from discolouring, still less to (4) _______ against pinholes and creases, in (5)
_______ of the day when they might be worth large sums of money. With the passage of time,
however, more and more people came to regard film posters as works of art, and as the
traditional art market is normally beyond ordinary people’s (6) ________ , film posters
represented images they could afford.

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1 A served B performed C satisfied D delivered

2 A appreciated B considered C imagined D wondered

3 A avoid B hide C store D prevent

4 A keep B guard C shield D save

5 A prediction B investment C anticipation D foresight

6 A stretch B touch C clutch D reach

The Collectors

The market for film posters is partly (7) _______ by nostalgia, but today serious collectors
regard posters as an investment and prices have risen as a result. David Hutchinson is a typical
collector with what he is (8) _______ to call an addiction. ‘I loved film posters as a child and
I’ve been (9) _______ ever since’, he says. People collect posters of well-known films, or ones
they (10) _______ with some memory, like their first date. Sometimes, (11) _______ , a poster
of an obscure 1920s film may have a fantastic image and that’s what (12) _______ . Only
posters with good graphics are of interest to serious collectors. Modern posters, using
photographic rather than drawn images, are not so stylish and are reproduced on a very large
scale. As a result, they are less collectable.

7 A driven B pushed C powered D urged

8 A merry B happy C jolly D funny

9 A hooked B nailed C stuck D fixed

10 A accompany B correlate C associate D affiliate

11 A regardless B although C moreover D however

12 A counts B reckons C catches D minds

Movie review writing guide

1. Introduction

An attention getter to get people interested in your review (perhaps give an idea of
your feelings, impressions or expectations) You may like to include the following:

● Name of movie
● Mention director
● Type of movie
● Setting

2. Background

Talk about actors/actresses background (How long have they been around? Are they
well known in movies?) What characters do they play? Do they give good
performances? Is the acting good? Give examples

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3. Plot

Briefly describe the plot. Is the story good? Why/Why not? Describe the movie’s impressive
qualities (choose some of the following or other qualities you can think of)

● Cinematography / Soundtrack
● Best scenes (Give examples)
● Special effects
● Emotional effect

4. Overall rating and final comments

● Rate on a scale of 1-10 or give a letter grade

● Will fans be happy or disappointed?
● Why should people see or not see this movie?
● Concluding comment. i.e. lesson or meaning of movie

Now, write a review of your favourite film, or a film you have seen recently.

Lesson 17: Places, buildings and services

have + obj + past participle

Use the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences. Remember to check which tense is
required!

1. What is the advantage of ________ your mobile phone _________ (unlock)?

2. Is it worth ________ your shoes _________(mend)?

3. Would you rather ________ your watch ________ (fix) or buy a new one? Why?

4. How often do you ____________ pizza ________ (deliver)?

5. When are you next ______________ your hair ______ (cut)?

6. Have you ever _______ your nails _______ (do)? If not, would you like to?

7. Does your family ever ________ the shopping __________ (deliver)?

8. Where can you ___________ photocopies _________(make)?

9. Why is it important ________ your tyres _________ (check)?

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10. If you could _______ one piece of clothing _______ (make) for you, what would it

be?

11. Have you ever _______any teeth _________ (remove)? What was it like?

12. On what occasions do people typically _______ professional photographs

________(take)?

13. Have you ever put something in the washing machine that you should

____________ _____________ (dryclean)? What happened?

Lesson 18: Revision!

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