THIRD EDITION

INTERMEDIATE WORKBOOK
WITH KEY

JANE COMYNS CARR FRANCES EALES

AND DAMIAN WILLIAMS
Language focus: Questions and short answers; Present language focus: Present perfect and Past simple;
simple and Present continuous Present perfect simple and Present
Vocabulary: People around you; Everyday activities perfect continuous
Pronunciation: Sentence stress in questions Vocabulary: Life events; Personal qualities
Listen and Read: Ordinary heroes Pronunciation: Linking in time phrases
Language live: Keeping a conversation going Listen and Read: Johnny Depp
Writing: An informal email

Language focus: Past simple and Past continuous; Language focus: Future forms; Future clauses with if.
used to and would when. unless. etc.
Vocabulary: Childhood and upbringing; Vocabulary: Word families; Work
Remembering and forgetting Pronunciation: Word stress in word families
Pronunciation: Past simple -ed endings Listen and Read: Unusual lifestyles
Listen and Read: I used to believe Language live: Making a format telephone call
Writing: A story Writing: A letter of reference

Language focus: Comparatives and superlatives; Language focus: Past perfect; Reported speech
Different ways of comparing Vocabulary: say and tell; Adverbs for telling stories
Vocabulary: Features and sights; Adjectives for Pronunciation: Past perfect and Past simple in
describing places connected speech
Pronunciation: Stress and /~/ sounds in comparative Listen and Read: The world's funniest jokes
phrases Writing: Checking for mistakes
Listen and Read: Unusual holidays
Language live: Travel problems
Writing: Postcards
Language focus: -ing I -ed adjectives; The passive Language focus: Making predictions; Hypothetical
Vocabulary: Entertainment and television; Extreme possibilities with if
adjectives; Entertainment and Vocabulary: Numbers and statistics; Society and
television change; Society
Pronunciation: Word stress Pronunciation: 'll or 'din connected speech
Listen and Read: Customer reviews Listen and Read: Stuck on a desert island?
Language live: Making a social arrangement
Writing: Email invitations

Language focus: Polite requests; will and shall for Language focus: Obligation and permission in the
instant responses present; Obligation and permission in
Vocabulary: Social behaviour; Talking about norms the past
and customs Vocabulary: Linking words; Crime and punishment
Pronunciation: Polite intonation in requests Pronunciation: Modal verbs in connected speech
Listen and Read: Culture clash Listen and Read: Children sue parents
Language live: Expressing and responding to opinions
Writing: Checking for mistakes

Language focus: Defining relative clauses; Quantifiers Language focus: could have, should have, would have;
Vocabulary: How gadgets work; Describing Imaginary situations in the past with if
everyday objects Vocabulary: Problems and solutions
Pronunciation: Stress patterns in compound nouns Pronunciation: Past modal forms in connected speech
Listen and Read: eBay Listen and Read: The greatest romantic films of all time
Language live: Buying things Writing: A letter to sort out a problem
Writing: Formal and informal styles

AUDIO SCRIPT PAGE 76 ANSWER KEY PAGE 84

01 W'..Ol!IR ~DRl!D.
Language focus 1 2 Complete the questions in the conversation with the
correct form of be, have or do.
Questions and short answers
A: What 1_'s_ your girlfriend's name?
'B: Masako.
1 Put the words in the correct order to make questions.
A: 2 that a Japanese name?
B: Yes, that's right.
A: Which part of Japan 3 she come from?
B: Osaka.
A: Uh-huh ... so 4_ _ you speak Japanese?
B: No. 'Hello' and 'thank you', but that's it!
A: Oh, right. 5_ _ she doing that English course
with you last month?
B: No, her English is much better than mine.
A: Well, how 6_ _ you meet her, then?
B: At the bus stop - she lives near me.
A: I see. 7_ _ she got her own flat here?
B: Well. it's her parents' flat.
A: Oh. 8_ _ they living here, too?
B: Some of the time, yes.

3a Match questions 1-10 with short answers a-j below.

1 Do you like our new teacher? [ill
2 Have you got the time? D
3 Is it cold outside today? D
4 Did you have a good holiday? D
5 Was there a lot of traffic on the roads
this morning? D
6 Are your neighbours nice? D
7 Were you at the football match on Saturday? D
8 Has your brother got a girlfriend? D
9 Does it take long to do this exercise? D
10 Was the film good? D
1 London I first I your I to I Is I visit I this ? a Yes, they are.
Is this your first visit to London? b No, he hasn't.
2 your I is I going I How I job ? C Yes, I did.
d Yes, I was.
3 here I When I you I did I get? e No, it wasn't.
f No, it isn't.
4 all I family I is I your I How ? g ¥es, I do.
h No, it doesn't.
5 do I do I you I How ? Yes, there was.
No, I haven't.
6 journey I you I here I a I good I Did I have ?

7 things I you I How I are I with ?

8 staying I you I are I Where I while I here I you I

are?
 b O 1.1 Listen to the questions and answers. Notice Pronunciation
that the auxiliaries do/does, has/have, is/are and
was/were are weak in the questions, but strong in the Sentence stress in questions
short answers.
I d"J I 6a Underline the stressed words in the questions and
A: Do you like our new teacher? short answers below.
I du: I 1 ~ exactly do you~?
B: Yes, I do. 2 How do you spell your name?
3 Have you got any brothers and sisters?
c Listen again and repeat the questions and answers, 4 No, I haven't.
paying attention to the strong and weak sounds. 5 Which one would you like?
6 Does your mother speak English?
4 Look at the answers. Write the question for each one.
7 Yes, actually she does.
1 Whgfs :,t.Qur full aame ? 8 How was your weekend?
Mark Thomas Williams. 9 What's your date of birth?
2
10 What time do you usually get up in the morning?
Yes, I do. I live with my family.
3
They're looking at page 7. b ~ 1.2 Listen and check. Practise saying the
4 questions.
He lives in the centre of town, opposite the cinema.
5 Vocabulary
My holiday was great, thanks. We had lovely People around you
weather and food.
6
7 Add Letters to complete the words.
I usually get up around 8 o'clock.
7
No, she doesn't. My English teacher doesn't speak
my language.
8
I went to university in New York.

5 Find and correct the mistakes in questions 1-9.

1 How to pronounce 'b-u-s-i-n-e-s-s'?
How do YQU pronQunce 'b-u-s+n-e-s-s'
2 Can you writing 'customer' on the board, please?

3 What's English word for this?

1 n - ~ C ~
4 Which page we are on? 2 p r- t
- -
3 t V
5 Have anybody got a spare pen?
4 t - a - g
6 Can you say again that, please? 5 C u
6 a q a t n
7 What are tonight's homework?
7 C a m t
8 How you spell 'journey'? 8 0 e _ g _ e

9 s e m t e
9 What means 'colleague'?
10 n h r
Language focus 2 9 Complete the sentences with the Present continuous
form of the verbs in the box.
Present simple and Present continuous
¥is+t breathe clean die eat get (x2)
Sa Read the three extracts A-C below. Which is from: have not get not set spend
stay suffer talk use watch
1 a detective story? _ _
2 an encyclopaedia? _ _
3 an email to a pen friend? _ _
'This is Sandra Wise with the news headlines: the
president 1 1s visiting the UK this week. He and his
b Complete the extracts with the Present simple form
of the verbs in the boxes. wife 2 at London's famous Savoy Hotel.
Today he 3 a meeting with the British
A prime minister, and later in the week ... '
~ do (x3) help look own rain ' ... later on Ten News Tonight: why we as a nation
4
fat. A nutrition expert says that our
New Message children 5 too much junk food and
6
enough exercise, and as parents we
We 1 /,ve in Lisbon. My parents _ _ _ _ _ a good example: we 8_ _ _ __
- - - - - a furniture shop, and I 3_ _ _ __ more time than ever in the car or in front of the TV ... '
them in the shop at weekends. Please write back and
' ... and finally, 9 your health _ _ _ __
tell me about you and your family.
because of indoor pollution? 10 you
What~ you like? _ _ _ _ _ in dangerous chemicals while you sit
(Can you send a photo?) What 5 your at home watching this programme? According to
parents ? And what about the weather a report by the Clean Air Society, this is a serious
in England? 6 it really all problem for millions of people. The president of
the time?
the society even claims that people 11 _ _ _ __
because of the air they breathe in their own homes.'

B
believe belong not know own want know

o who 7 the them had a motive for killing

S
we 8
gun
Smith'!' 'Well, Inspector,
that only
10, the Professor. Let's go back
to the scene of the crime -
I u_ _ _ _ _ to try an
three people in the village exp<'riment. 13_ _ _ __

_ _ _ _ _ a gun, but you in

we w_ _ _ _ _ which of telepathy, Inspector Tomer?

C
A: Hi, Robin, it's Kris. 12 you _ _ __
come get not drink have not have spend
the news on TV?

I NrOPl- DIJ\ e, B: No, actually 113

14
the kitchen! I
ready for Sammy's party tomorrow.
Koala A: 15 you a cleaner with
chemicals in it?
The koala is an Australian mammal. It 13_ _ _ __
16
1
B: Well, yes, I suppose. Kris, what you
U1ick fur and round ears but it • a tail, like _ _ _ _ _ about?
a teddy bear. Koalas 15
most of the clay
16
A: Oh, it's just that there was an item about indoor
sleeping. They water, but they
17
pollution, and ...
liquids from eating eucalyptus leaves.
The word koala 1ij_ _ _ _ _
from l he Aborigine word
meaning 'no drink' .
 Your world I o 1

10 Complete the conversation with the Present simple New Message

or continuous form of the verbs in brackets.
My 'hero' at the moment is Ricky.
A: How can I help you, Mr Daniels?
We work together. I was thinking of leaving the place
B: Well, I started having bad headaches a couple of where I work because of our horrible new boss. He's
weeks ago and they 1 're getting (get) worse. always in a bad mood and he never has a good word to
I can't sleep, I'm tired all the time, and the worst say to anyone. He also picks on young female members
thing is my hair 2 (go) grey and of staff: there's a girl called Kimberley who's terrified of
I'm only 31! him. Or at least she was. When Ricky joined us, everything
changed. First he covered for me when I was late back
A: I see. Let me ask you some questions. from lunch by telling the boss that I was downstairs in the
3 (you smoke)? photocopying room.
B: No, I gave up a month ago. Then a couple of days later, the boss was standing at
A: Right. I see you're a salesman. How many hours a Kimberley's desk, shouting at her, telling her she was lazy
week 4 (you work)? and would have to stay late to finish her work ... Anyway,
5 Ricky marched straight up to him and told him he was a
B: Well, I normally (do) eight hours
pathetic coward for talking to his staff like that. Well , the
a day, but at the moment I 6_ _ _ _ __ boss was stunned to silence - he just walked off without
(work) at least ten hours and some Saturdays. saying another word and he's left us alone since then.

.~
A: That is a lot. How 7 (you relax)? Charlotte, Bristol
8
B: Well, I usually (sit) in front of
the TV with a pizza and a few beers.
New Message
A: Hmm. 9 (you do) any exercise at
the moment? I'm writing to tell you about my niece, Mary.
B: Not really, but I'm losing a lot of weight and I She's only seven and she's in hospital at the moment.
10 (not know) why. She was in a bad car accident two weeks ago and she
A: I think you 11 (suffer) from stress. broke both her legs. She's had one operation and now
I 12 (want) you to eat a more she's waiting for another, then she'll have to be in a
varied diet and to do some exercise. Come back and wheelchair for quite a while . Anyway, I am constantly
amazed by this little girl's courage: she never cries when
see me in four weeks and I'll check you again.
she has an injection, and very rarely complains about the
considerable pain that she must be in.
Listen and read When I go in to visit her, she always has a smile for me,
Ordinary heroes and last time I went she was comforting another girl who
was upset because her parents couldn't come and visit
her. I've also noticed that she shares all the chocolates
11a ~ 1.3 A TV station is doing some research for and toys that people have given her with the other
a programme about ordinary people who are children in her ward. I don't know how many adults would
considered 'heroes' by people around them. Listen be as generous as that!
and read the emails and answer the questions. Dan, Newcastle
Whose hero is:
1 a stranger? ______
New Message
2 a relative? ______
3 a colleague? _ _ _ __ I'm hoping that by writing to you, I might be able to get
in touch with my 'hero' again.
I don't know him - I don't even know his name - but what
b Listen and read again and answer the questions. he did was unbelievably kind and honest. I went shopping
Who: at my local supermarket last Friday, and I met an old
friend at the checkout desk. We chatted for a while, then I
1 is very brave? _____ loaded up the car and came home.
2 nearly left her job? _ _ __ It was only then that I realised I'd lost my purse : I thought
3 nearly lost a lot of money? _ _ __ maybe I'd dropped It in the car park. I started to panic
4 was terrified of her boss? _____ when I also remembered that I had quite a lot of money
in it. Then someone knocked at the door and it was a
5 is in a lot of pain? _____
complete stranger, holding out my purse! He said he was
6 told his boss what he thought of him? _ _ __ in the queue behind me at the supermarket checkout and
7 is more generous than many adults? _____ that's where he found my purse. He got my address from
my driving licence. I was so grateful, but I didn't know
8 wants to contact his/her hero? _____
what to say.
Anyway, he just walked off, and I haven't been able to
thank him properly.
Annette, Leeds
Vocabulary Writing
Everyday activities An informal email
12 Match questions 1-10 with answers a-j. Then 13a Read Grace's reply to an email from Katarina. In
complete the sentences with the words/phrases in which paragraph does she do the following?
the box.
a Write about her own news.
go ta the gym looking after children commuting b Respond to Katarina's news.
playing video games texting c Respond to Katarina's request.
going on social networking sites doing paperwork
going shopping tidying up doing nothing

1 Have you lost weight? You look amazing! [II

2 Do you enjoy being a teacher? D
3 I'm really nervous about the exam next week. D
4 We have a cleaner who comes in once a week. D
5 I haven't seen Luc and Sophie for weeks, have
you? D
6 What do you like doing at the weekend? 0
7 Why was your computer so expensive? D
8 Are you happy you moved to the countryside? D
9 Oh no, my phone bill is huge! D
10 Are you looking forward to your holiday? D
Re: A message from Katarina
a I wish we had someone like that. I hate Hi Katarina!
1What a lovely surprise to get your message! Of course

b Oh yes, it's much quieter here, but I do spend I remember you - how could I forget? It was great to
a lot of time to work. hear all your news. You look great in your photos,
you haven't changed a bit. I loved looking at them
c Thanks! I go to the gym three times a
and remembering all the times we had together. I'm
week. pleased that you're happy in Bratislava, and Hendrik
d I love _ _ _ _ _ _ _ with my friends and looks really nice, too. You must tell me all about him!
buying new clothes. Your job sounds really interesting, I always knew you
e Oh yes. Three weeks of lying on the beach and would end up doing something exciting. I miss our
time at university, too. It was such fun!
- - - - - - - . I can't wait!
2As for my news, well, I'm also very busy these days.
f If you spend less time and
I'm still in Manchester and I'm working as an English
more time studying. I'm sure you'll be fine. teacher in a private language school. The job's
g You shouldn't do so much _ _ _ _ _ __ stressful, but I really love it as I meet people from
It's cheaper and you can say more by calling. all over the world. I'm married now to a guy I met at
h It needs to be powerful because I like work called Jack. We've got a little girl called Charlotte
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ on it. (but everyone calls her Charlie), who is lovely but a
bit naughty at times! It's funny that you asked about
Well, I love being in the classroom but I don't like Tom. He finished his studies, then decided he didn't
alt the administration - I hate _ _ _ _ _ __ want to be a lawyer and went travelling round the
j No, now that they're parents they spend most of world! I think he's in Thailand at the moment, but we
their time _ _ _ _ _ __ don't hear from him very often. As for my parents,
mum retired a few years ago and dad retired last year,
and now they spend a lot of time in the garden. They
both seem very happy.
31t was great to hear that you're coming to Manchester

next week. It would be fantastic to see you again, and

I can't wait to meet Hendrik! I want you to meet Jack
and Charlie too, and we can catch up on all our news.
Let me know which days you are going to be here and
we can plan something special.
Great to hear from you.
Take care, and lots of love,
Grace
 Your world I o1
b Write the phrases from the email that Grace uses to Language Live
do the following.
Keeping a conversation going
1 respond to getting Katarina 's message
What a lovely surprise to get your message!
14a Choose the correct answers to complete the
2 say that she remembers Katarina
conversations.

3 respond to hearing Katarina 's news 1 A: I'm working in advertising at the moment. (fil
B:Doyou?~ []
4 comment on Katarina's photos 2 A: I don't get on very well with my brother. []
B: Don'tyou? I Do you? []
5 ask about Hendrik 3 A: I've never seen the sea. []
B: Have you? I Haven'tyou? []
6 introduce her own news 4 A: We once shared a flat together. []
B: Didyou? I Were you? []
7 introduce her news about Tom 5 A: I'm thinking of going to Spain this year. []
B: Were you? I Are you? []
8 introduce her news about her parents 6 A: Our class was really interesting today. []
B: Was it? I Was she? 0
9 say how she feels about seeing Katarina again 7 A: Annika went skiing last month. 0
B: Did she? I Wasshe? 0
10 say how she felt about receiving Katarina's 8 A: Dave and I both have the same surname. 0
message B: Do they? I Do you? 0
b Match phrases a-h below to conversations 1-8
c Look at the information below. You have received a in exercise 14a.
message from an old friend, Dan. Write a reply using a Why's that then? W
some of the phrases you have learnt from exercise b That sounds interesting. []
13b and tell him your news. c What a coincidence! []
d When was that? 0
e That sounds fun. 0
f That's amazing! 0
g What did you do? 0
h Where exactly? 0
c ~ 1.4 Listen and check. Practise saying the
questions using the same intonation.

Dan's news
He moved to New York after university.
He got married to Maria, and has two children,
Sam and Ben.
He's working as a journalist for a large national
newspaper as a business correspondent.
He's very busy but loves his job.

Dan's request
• They're coming to your town for a week next month
(alone).
• Can they stay with you?
Language focus 1 2 Complete the sentences with the Past continuous
form of the verbs in brackets.
Past simple and Past continuous
1 I'm sorry I'm late, I was waiting (wait) for the
babysitter.
1 Complete the conversations with the Past simple 2 Who (you talk) to on the phone just
form of the verbs in the box.
now?
Aet-5ee cook forget get(x2) go happen 3 Sorry, I (not concentrate) - can you
hear introduce rain ring stay explain that again, please?
not tell not want 4 A: I saw Lee in the jewellery store on Saturday.
B: Oh! What (he do}?
A: Well, he (buy) a diamond ring!
S A: How do you work this thing again?
B: No idea! I (not listen) when he
explained it to us.
6 A: Why wasn't Mia at work yesterday?
B: I think she (move) house.
7 I saw Renee with her new boyfriend yesterday.
They (have) an argument.
8 Sorry, (we make) a lot of noise?
We (put) up some shelves.

3 Choose a phrase from each box to make a complete

answer for questions 1-6 below.

I .. es peeling ,ome onions end

A A: Oh sorry, 11 didn't see you there. 2_ _ __ She was travelling home from work and she
you the bell? We were sunbathing at the weekend and we
3
B: No, I to disturb you. They were staying in Florida when
He was walking in the rain and he
B A: 4 you out last He was playing football and he
night?
B: No, actually we s in and Gary
6 a fantastic meal. got very wet.
stayed out too long.
7
the knife slipped.
C A: you about Abby left it on the bus.
and Rob's disastrous holiday? fell over.
B: No, what 8 ? there was a terrible storm.
A: Well, the weather was terrible - it 9_ _ _ __
every day, and they both 10 food 1 How did you cut your finger?
poisoning from the hotel food! I was peeling some onions and the knife slipped.
2 How did Tony hurt his knee?
D A: Why 11 you me
about Marc's engagement? 1 12_ _ _ __
3 How did you all get so sunburnt?
quite a shock when he 13 me to his
fiancee.
B: Oh, I'm so sorry. I 14 to tell you. 4 How did Martin catch a cold?
She's nice, isn't she?
S How did a tree fall on the Simpson's car?

6 How did Sarah lose her bag?

4 Complete the conversations with the correct form of Pronunciation
the verbs in brackets.
Past simple -ed endings
A A: I phoned you last night at 8 p.m. but you didn't
answer. What 1 were you doing (you do)?
6a How many syllables do these -ed forms have? Mark
B: I 2 (work) on my computer
the stressed syllables • and the unstressed syllables o.
and I 3 (not hear) the phone • 0
ring. 1 happened [l] 8 changed D
2 stopped D 9 practised D
B A: Good morning. ICI. May I help you? 3 travelled D 10 opened D
B: Hello, yes. I 4 (talk) to the
financial director a minute ago and the line
4 looked D 11 improved D
s (go) dead.
S reminded D 12 received D
A: Oh, I'm sorry, madam. I'll reconnect you.
6 visited D 13 repeated D
7 phoned D 14 answered D
C A: When did you meet your husband?
B: When I 6 (be) in Canada four b 2.1 Listen to the verbs in phrases and repeat
years ago. them.
A: Were you on holiday?
B: No, I 7 (train) to be a ski Vocabulary
instructor, but I 8
(break) my Childhood and upbringing
leg. I 9 (spend) eight weeks
in hospital and he was my doctor!
7 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
words/phrases in the box.
5 Use the prompts to make two conversations about ... . . . .. .... .... ··· ···· ...
accidents. asl:iaR1ea strict tell off give confidence
encourage pocket money get into trouble
A A: Penny told me you I have I accident yesterday. argue respect punish praise
What I happen?
1
Penny told me you had an accident yesterday.
1 I once stole my sister's toy and my parents found
What happened?
B: We I drive I home and another car I stop I out. I felt really ashamed
suddenly and we I crash I into the back of it. 2 Children today don't their
parents enough, I think. They're often rude to
them.
A: Be I the other car all right? 3 When I was younger, my parents always
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ me to do well at school.
B: Yes, luckily we I not go I very fast. 4 My parents never gave me any
4 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . I had to earn my own money.
5 I once - - - - - - - for not doing my
homework. My parents _ _ _ _ _ _ _ me
B A: What I you I do to your hand?
by not letting me go out with my friends.
B: I I burn I it . 6 Whenever I did well at school. my parents
6
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ me a lot, which
_ _ _ _ _ _ me a lot of _ _ _ _ __
A: Oh no, how?
7 If I with my brother, my
B: I I iron I a shirt, and the phone I ring, and I /
parents would _ _ _ _ _ _ _ us
put I the iron down on my hand by mistake!

8 My parents were very _ _ _ _ _ __

I wasn't allowed to see my friends in the week and I
had to go to bed at 8 p.m.
Language focus 2 9a Look at the pictures and notes about Virginia's life ten
years ago and now. Write eight sentences about how
used to and would her life has changed, using used to and didn't use to.
1 She used to live in England.
8 Cross out any unnecessary words in the sentences
2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
below. Where necessary. replace the main verb with
the auxiliary do. 3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
4 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1 I used to have long hair but I don't ne·11e long heir
5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
anymore.
2 My friends and I didn 't use to go to the gym every
6 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

week. but now we go to the gym every week. 7 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3 My boyfriend used to be a terrible cook, but he 8 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

isn't a terrible cook any more.

4 There used to be a lot of traffic in my city, and b Now write eight sentences using still and
there still is a lot of traffic. not ... anymore I any longer.
5 I didn't use to know how to send text messages,
1 She still wears fashionable clothes.
but now I know how to send text messages.
6 When I was younger, I would spend a lot of t ime 2 She doesn't live in Eng/and anymore.
read ing. but now I don't spend a lot of t ime 3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
read ing. 4 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
7 I didn't use to like spiders and I still don't like spiders! 5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
8 My family didn 't use to go overseas for our 6 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
holidays, but now we go overseas for our holidays. 7 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
9 I used to be very shy but I'm not shy any longer. 8 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
10 In my old job, I would often stay in the office late,
but now I don't stay in the office late.
 Memoryl02

Listen and read

I used to believe

1Oa ~ 2.2 Listen and read the

extracts from a website where
people write about their 'I used to believe that countries really had their names written
childhood beliefs. Which stories across them and that when you reached a border there would be
are shown in pictures A-D? red dotted lines on the ground.'

'I used to think that the trails that aeroplanes leave across the
A sky are created by the pilots leaning out of the windows holding
a piece of chalk, so they know where they've been. That's what I
was told, anyway.'

'I used to have problems when I was trying to learn how to read a
real clock . My theory was that if an hour is longer than a minute,
then the long hand was the hour and the short hand was for
minutes. I was always late coming home ... or really early.'

B D 'I remember I used to be very scared of swallowing seeds when I

,,
was small. Once when I swallowed a lemon pip, I refused to open
my mouth in the morning because I thought that the branches of
the lemon tree that had grown in the night would come out. '

'When I was about six or seven years old, I used to believe that
a little penguin lived in my refrigerator and his job was to turn
the interior light on and off. I used to sit and open the fridge
repeatedly, trying to catch him doing it.'
D
'For some reason, I used to think that there was a big red button
in the middle of the president's desk, and if he pressed it the
whole world would explode. I also thought that it wasn't very well
guarded, and I always worried that he would accidentally lean on
it.'

'One time when I was about to pour a drink from a bottle of

diet coke, my sister said "You know, diet coke turns you into a
D skeleton if you're not fat." I was terrified. Unfortunately for me,
her lie worked and I didn't drink any diet drinks until I was in my
teens.'

'When I was a child, I couldn't understand how a radio made in

Japan could play songs in Spanish and English. If they are made
in Japan, they should just be able to play Japanese songs.'

'During my first few years at school, I kept hearing that "teachers

b Match extracts 1-10 with the have eyes in the back of their heads" so I thought that when
topics below. someone became a teacher. they had to have an operation to get
an extra set of eyes! I also wondered why a lot of lady teachers
time [I]
had long hair. What's the point of having eyes in the back of your
language D head if you keep covering them up?'
animals D
transport D 'I used to believe (and still do actually!) that animals could watch
TV and understand what they were seeing. I had a rabbit that just
countries D sat near the screen, staring at it while the show was on, but would
politics D look away or do something else when the ads came on. Now my
drink D two dogs act in the same way - they sit with me and watch TV,
food D but then start to yawn and stretch during the ads - except dog
food commercials , of course!'
teachers D
kitchen appliances D
Vocabulary Writing
Remembering and forgetting A story

11 Choose the correct words in the sentences below. 13a Complete the extract from Jenny's letter with when
1 Did you remembers/ paying the phone bill and while.
last month?
2 The smell of old buildings always reminds me
to I of my school days. ... a.n.d tketi lill. Thursda.;1, ItMk a.
3 As soon as she heard his voice, she recognised
to him I him immediately. tt.ew clie11.t littt tli lutt.ek a.t tka.t frett.ek
4 The course was so boring that they forgot resta.ura.11.t i11. tke ce11.tre tif tliw11.. Wka.t a.
about I that what they'd learnt very quickly.
S Can you remind me phone I to phone Mr Fielding
disaster! fa,er~tki"d wa.s {iM a.t first - we
tomorrow morning? jlit a. ti.ice table, but I when tke~
6 Listen to this song. Do you recognise it I about it? started pla.~i"d 111.usic, we ftitAJ\4 we were
7 I'll never forget meeting I to meet my wife for
the first time. It was so romantic. tt.e)Ct tli tke speakers. We cka."ded tables
8 As soon as he saw his boss, he realised he'd a.tt.d lirdered l>Ur 111.ea.l.
forgotten to give I giving her the message. 2
9 Do you remember to get I when we got lost in we were wa.iti"d flir tke
Prague? We realised we'd been walking in a circle waiter tli bri"d tke witt.e (kt tMt ka.lf a.ti.
for two hours!
10 Can you remind Chris about I to the message I
kliur), I cliul<l see 111.~ clie11.t wa.s11.'t ha.pp~.
left him? I think he's forgotten. Ti> 111.a.h it wlirse, 3 he pliured
tke witt.e, ke spilt it all liver 111.~ clie11.t's
12a Complete the questions with remember, remind, SIA.it.
forget or recognise.
1 When you argue with a friend, do you
Ske so.id, 'Dlitt.'t wlirr~ ', but Icliuld see ske
forget about it quickly and stay friends? was ver~ O."dr:Y, Sli 4 we were
2 Do you find it easy to people's ka.vi"d tke first ClilA.rse, tke a.t111.lisphere wa.s
names?
3 When did you last someone's ~u.ite, te,11.se. Thet1., 5 we were
birthday? waltl"d ftir tke nio..it1. cliurse, the couple
4 Is it easy to _ __ _ your handwriting?
S Do you people of anyone in your
Otl. tke, M)Ct ta.ble started ka.VL"d a. lowi
family? a.r11A.111.en.t!
6 How often do you _ _ __ your keys? Tke wlirst tki"d was 6 tke bill
7 Can you your first day at school?
8 Do you usually famous people
ca.111.e, Irealised I'd left ~ credit ca.rd a.t
when you see them on TV? kli111.e. Ifelt rea.l~ e,111.ba.rra.ssed a.tt.d in. tke
9 Do you
the first time?
meeting your best friend for ett.d she had to pa._y. flri,d tka.t wa.s11.'t all -
10 What sort of things do people have to Isaid jOodb~e to ker a.tt.d wen.t to tke car
_ _ _ _ you to do? park. Sut 7 Iarrived tke,re,,
Ifoun.d that so111.eo11,e, W stolen. ~ car
b ~ 2.3 Listen and check. Then answer the questions
about yourself. g we were i11. the resta1A.ra11.tl
 Memoryl02

b Use the pictures and prompts to write the story. Use the Past simple
and continuous and when or while. Remember to use and and so to
join parts of a sentence.

Alan is talking about his weekend. On Saturday he went to his friend

Kyra's party. Another friend, Guy, offered to take him to the party in
his car.

A B

1 Picture A: I I get dressed I Guy I phone - say I he I be I ill - I I decide I go by train

I was getting dressed when Guy phoned and said he was ill, so I decided to go by train.
2 Picture B: Unfortunately I I I talk to Guy on phone I cat I walk over my sh irt - I I have to I iron another one

3 Picture C: I I walk I station start I snowing - I I get I cold

4 Picture D: train I delayed because I snowing - it I finally arrive I I I be I frozen

S Picture E: I I fall asleep I sit I on the train - miss I station

6 Picture F: I I get off I next station - decide I walk I Kyra 's house. I I reach I end of road I I I realise I I I be I lost

7 Picture G: I I not have I my mobile - I I look for I phone box I call I taxi

8 Picture H: I I arrive I Kyra's house I it I be I nearly midnight - people I go I home

c ~ 2.4 Listen and compare the story with your version.

Language focus 1 2 Some friends are planning to celebrate a birthday at a nightclub.
Complete the conversation with the comparative or superlative form
Comparatives and of the adjectives in the box.
superlatives
~ big central crowded expensive far friendly
good quiet successful
1 Find and correct the mistakes in
the sentences.
A: I think All Nite Long looks good: my friends haven't got much money
1 Nowadays flying is sometimes
and it's 1 the cheapest of the three places. It's also
more cheep than going by
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ ; they can take 250 people, and it's
train. cheaper
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ , so people could get there easily.
2 The easyest way to book your B: But Paradiso has got 4 music than All Nite Long -
holiday is on the internet. they haven't got real bands there.
3 I'd like to hire a car - I know C: Actually, I think you should go to Liam's Place: I know it's
it's more expensive the train or 5
away than the other two, but because it's
bus, but it's more convenient. small. it's got a 6 atmosphere: the big clubs are
too impersonal. Also, it's much 7 if people want
4 The worse thing about camping
to talk.
is all the insects that you find in
your tent! B: Well, Paradiso isn't noisy at all. I know it's 8_ _ _ _ _ __
nightclub in town, but for €15 you can get live music and a great
5 Phuket was our more popular atmosphere.
destination last year, so you C: But you know it's much 9_ _ _ __
need to book early. than Liam's Place: you often can't get a
6 We went to London last table.
August, and it was hoter than I B: Well, that's because it's 10_ _ _ __
expected. club in the north-west at the moment
7 It says in the brochure that - everyone wants to go there.
New Zealand has the cleanest A: Hold on! It's my birthday. remember,
beaches of the world. and I want ...
8 Most places are busy during the
school holidays than at other
times of the year.
9 We always go to the same
place - I want to go somewhere
more far away this year.
10 I think we should go to
Indonesia in March - that's
when you get best deals .
3 Look at the information from a review of digital
cameras and choose the correct words in the
Vocabulary
sentences below. Features and sights

F104 Coolshot Quikpix 4 Choose the correct answer to complete the

size 8cm x 6cm 10cm x 7cm 12cm x 9cm definitions.
x 2cm x 2cm x 2cm 1 ~ e where goods are loaded on and off ships.
weight 85g 90g 95g ~/abay
2 A place where Muslims go to pray.
appearance 9/10 3/10 7/10
a cathedral I a mosque
3 A building or statue to celebrate people who
have died.
reliability 3/10 10/10 9/10 a monument I ancient ruins
4 A very, very tall building.
picture 5/10 9/10 10/10 a skyscraper I a village
quality 5 A natural formed curve in the coastline.
easy to use 8/10 10/10 10/10 a cliff I a bay
6 An area of deep water near the land where ships
value for 2/10 5/10 10/10 can stop.
money an island I a harbour
7 A man-made river.
popularity
rating * ** *** a canal I a lake
8 Land that is used to grow plants for food and
1 The Coolshot is much h e a v i e r ~ raise animals.
than the F104. farmland I rainforest
2 The Coolshot is the second most popular I 9 A small mountain.
the most popular in the range. a hill I a beach
3 The F104 is far better looking I slightly better 10 A place where products are made in large
looking than the Coolshot. quantities, often using machines.
4 The F104 is the most reliable I the least reliable a skyscraper I a factory
of the three. 11 The remains of a very old building or buildings.
5 The Quikpix is the easiest I one of the easiest ancient ruins I a museum
digital cameras to use. 12 A structure built over a river or road that people
6 The Coolshot is a little bit lighter I a lot lighter can cross over.
than the Quikpix. a factory I a bridge
7 The Quikpix is slightly bigger I a lot bigger than 13 A special occasion when people celebrate
the F104. something.
8 The Quikpix has got much better I slightly better
a museum I a festival
picture quality than the F104. 14 A grand building where a king or queen lives.
9 The Coolshot is a lot more reliable I
a cathedral I a palace
a little more reliable than the Quikpix. 15 A place where a river falls down over a rock.
10 The Quikpix is the second best I by far the best
a canal I a waterfall
value for money on the market.
Listen and read
Unusual holidays

Sa fiil 3.1 Listen and read the holiday adverts and

answer the questions.
1 In which holiday do you stay ...
a underground?
The Legendary Ghan Opal Safari
b under the water? The Final Frontier: 3,400 kph
Journey to the edge of space in a Russian F'oxbat jetfighter.
c on a boat? Arri\'e in Moscow and spend a day training and preparing
for the flight. Then travel at more than twice the speed of
d inice? sound, to over 2-1,000 metres aborn the Earth. Join those
few free spirits that have already experienced this journey
lo the edge of space. At about :12 kilometres above the
2 Which two holidays involve diving? ground, the curvature of the Earth comes dramatically into
view.
3 Which two holidays use a lot of technology? ln the cockpit of a Russian MiG-25 milit.ary fighter plane
you're aboard thP fastest combat airt'raft in the world.
Limited dates.
b Listen and read again and answer the questions. Contact us direct for details and cost.

1 How many different types of transport are

mentioned in the six holidays?

2 Which are only at certain times of the year?

3 Why are the houses underground in Coober Pedy?

4 What can you see from the plane on the 'Final

Frontier' holiday?

S Do you know your route in advance on the 'Storm

Chasing' holiday?
Wdderness Husky Adventure
Head up to Lapland and experience the thrill of a husky
6 How can you relax on the 'Wilderness Husky sledging expedition. Drive your own team of huskies and
Advent ures? stay overnight in a traditional wooden lodge, where you can
relax and enjoy a traditional sauna. Drive a snowmobile, and
7 On which holiday can you get married? with luck see the famous northern lights (aurora borealis), a
wonderful natural display of green, red and purple lights in
the sky. Finish your trip by staying in the lcehotel - a hotel
8 Do you need to be able to dive to go on the 'White made completely of ice! This is a really unforgettable and
Shark Heaven' holiday? unique short break.
December to April.
Three nights for $2,300.

The Legendary Ghan Opal Safari

This is an extraordinary five-day journey from Adelaide
on the south coast to Alice Springs, \\.ith an ovemight tour
to Coober Ped~·. where 70 percent of the world's opals are
mined. The Ghan is one of AustraLia's most lmauious trains:
you will be travc>lling across a hostile landscape of desert, salt
lakes, mountains and hot springs, but in true comfort whether
you travel first class or not.
At Coober Pedy, the temperatures are so extreme (up to
50°C during the day and 0°C at night) that all the houses are
built underground as well as the mines. You stay at the Desert
Caw Hotel, where the rooms have been cut out of the rock.
Tours are throughout the year and cost $952 .
 Across the globe I 03

Storm Chasing Language focus 2

Witness spectacular explosive thunderstorms, lightning and
tornadoes. Come with us as we follow the storm and get as Different ways of comparing
close as we can, to give you the most exciting experience.
Our vans are equipped with the latest stonn-chasing
technology, like our \Veather Radar System, In-Motion
6 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
Satellite Tracking System, and Lightning Display System
as (x2) completely different less
that shows storms and lightning up to 500 ~ilometres away.
\\'e travel as far as necessary to s<'e the tornadoes: the chase more similar slightly the to
could take you anywhere in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas or
EastPm Colorado.
May and June only. UK and Australia: the same or different?
Six days for $2,400. Australia's climate is different -~fr~o=m~_the UK's.
2 Australian coins look similar _ _ _ _ _ British coins.
3 A lot of \.\ild animals in Australia are _ _ _ __
different from the \.\ild animals that you find in England.
Luxury Under Water 4 Supermarkets in Auslralia are exactly the same
Jules' l'ndersea Lodge in Key Largo, Florida was originally _ _ _ _ _ supermarkets in the UK
built as La Chalupa mobile tmdersea laboratory, the largest 5 The cost of living in Sydney is very _ _ _ _ _ to the
and most technically advanced in the world. The Lodge has
cost of Jiving in London.
heen completely remodelled to provide guests with ltL~ury
living space for up to si.x people. The int Prior has two li\'ing G Houses in I he British countryside look very _ _ _ __
chambers. \\ith bedrooms and dining and entertainment From houses in the Australian countryside.
facilities. 7 Australian TV programmes are or
Earn an Aquanaut certificate while enjoying unlimited _ _ _ _ _ the same as British TV progranunes.
diving for certified diYers, a gourmet dinner prepared by a
'mer-chef, and a gourmet breakfast. If desired, guests may 8 Australian road signs are different from
spend several days w1derwater withoul surfacing. You can road signs in the UK.
even have your underwater wedding here. 9 Daily life in Australia is about _ _ _ _ _ same
_ _ _ _ _ daily life in the UK.
All year round. From $325 per night.

7 Complete the sentences using the words in bold.

1 A meal in the Four Seasons restaurant costs f 15.
A meal in the Pizza Parlour costs f 11.
A meal in the Pizza Parlour costs less than a meal
in the Four Seasons restaurant. less
2 The Manor Hotel is €100 a night. The Park Hotel
is €150.
The Manor Hotel isn't _ _ _ _ _ _ __
expensive
3 Savewett supermarket has 2,000 customers a day.
Pricerite supermarket has 1,500.
Savewell supermarket more
4 There are three trains an hour in the afternoon.
White Shark Heaven, Mexico
The world's ultimate shark dive and fishi11g adventure is There are five trains an hour in the morning.
closer than you think. For divers, non-divers and tuna There are fewer
fishermen, discover Jsla Guadalupe, one of the world's most 5 The furniture in my sister's flat is more or less the
exciting new Great White dive sites. Your cage dive and same as Tim's.
world-class tuna fishing expedition takes you on a fi\'e-day
The furniture in my sister's flat _ _ _ _ _ __
live-aboard adventure to the newly discovered and beautiful
Isla Guadalupe site off the coast of Mexico. You will have the - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - similar
opportunity to dive by day with Grc>at While Sharks and fish 6 The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is made mostly
for huge tuna in the hunting grow1ds of Great \\1tites and of metal. The Guggenheim Museum in New York
~1ako sharks. looks like a concrete multi-storey car park.
Seven-Day Live-Aboard Expeditions:
The Guggenheim Museum in New York
October to November from $2,380.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - different
7 Phil's flat has four rooms and a balcony. My flat's
got four rooms and a balcony, too.
My flat's same
Pronunciation 10 Look at the adjectives in the box. Are they positive or
negative? Complete the table below.
Stress and /JI sounds in comparative
phrases ElaRgeroYs ~ cosmopolitan modern
colourful spectacular crowded poor
touristy peaceful polluted smart
Ba '"'3.2 Listen to the sentences and underline the expensive romantic dirty lively
stress in the phrases in bold. . ........ .. ... .. . .. ...... .... . ...........

/di /di /di

1 My city is a lot bigger than it was 20 years ago. Positive Negative
2 Peru is the third largest country in South America. friendly dan gerous
3 Australian English is similar to British English.
4 The shops here are not as good as in my country.
5 There were fewer cars here in the past
6 My language is very different from English.

b Listen again and mark the fa/ sounds. Practise

saying the sentences.

Vocabulary
Adjectives for describing places
9 Use the clues to complete the grid. Language live
Travel problems
1£ .E E .l.! .!.
zH "s ' 8
0
11a Put the words in the correct order to make indirect
questions.
13T u s y
1 bus I you I goes I Central Park I Do I to I know I
4
M N I cl the I when?
sc 0 D Do you know when the bus goes to Central Park?
6p 2 train I Could I arrives I time I the I you I me I
R what I tell?
7c 0 R L I
Sp L T D 3 will / cost I Do I how I know I you I it I much ?

19 IX I V
4 know I to I Do I change I where I you I have / I ?
10 D T
TIA y 5 Paris I platform I which I Could I me I goes I the I
to I tell/ you I train I from ?
ll D N R Is I
1 quiet and calm 6 bus I Do I which I know I you I is I this ?
2 important in history
3 popular with tourists 7 is I Do I know I you I next I the I when I one ?
4 makes you think about love or adventure
5 full of people, buildings, etc. 8 get I you I me I Could I airport I the I tell / to I
6 people who don't have much money how/ I?
7 the buildings are painted with bright colours
8 dangerously dirty (to describe air and water)
9 not cheap b '"'3.3 Listen and check. Practise saying the
10 not clean questions.
11 popular with artists, musicians, etc.
12 not safe

..
 Across the globe I 03

Writing
Postcards

12a Read the postcard from New York and add the words in the box in the
correct place. What types of words are usually left out?

The (x2) there are my is (x2) We're (x2) We'll be We

D
Dear Pete arid Sarah,
We're
11 haViri9 a 9reat time here iri the
Bi9 Apple.
Weather brilliarit - hot arid S'vririy.
Sperit moS't of today S'hoppiri9 -
f aritaS'tic departmerit S'toreS' here:
credit card' S' riot lookiri9 too healthy!
/-lopiri9 to do S'ome S'i9htS'eeiri9
tomorrow - Fifth Averive, TimeS'
3 Park Grove,
Sqvare, etc. Ni9htlife alS'o it'lcredible ... Leices-ter,
riobody S'eemS' to 90 to bed!
Back il'I a couple of WeekS', El"lglal)d.
love Sue al'ld Joe
xxxx

b Read the postcard from Pisa and circle the words which can be left out.

D
<Dea, ~a1n a1td Julie/
@affirJed he1-e a couple ofda9r;; ago
- the hotel irJ F11nafI but co1,,pµab!e/ but
the pod irJ 1tot g,.eat. 0tfe ~e 9011tg 01t a
fouJ. ofthe '4Jho!e cd9 fo!JnoJµJw/ the'h we'µ
p!01i.1ti1tg to tNJ r;;o1,ie typical par;;ta dir;;her;;
fol- di1(h€J.. 0tfe hope 9ou1- fa.1,rilfJ a,.e all Sc1roo1 Cottage,
well we 1!! r;;ee gou i1t ~eptelJnbeJ.

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Language focus 1 b Complete the conversations with the Present perfect form of the verbs
in exercise 1a.
Present perfect and Past
1 A: You've got a lot of books. 1 Have you read them all?
simple
B: No! A lot of them are books I 2 from when I was at school.
A: Oh - I 3 out all my old books from school.
1a Circle the irregular verbs in
2 A: Oh, no! This is the first time I 4 this T-shirt and I 5_ __
the 'snake' and write the past
it already.
participles below. The last letter
of one verb is the first letter of 8: Let's have a look. Oh, it's only a small hole; no one will see it.
the next. 3 A: Mum! Ben 6 his head on the corner of the table!
He's crying!
B: Jonathan! How many times 7 you not to play in
here? OK, don't worry, I'm sure he 8 any bones!
4 A: Sorry, I can't pick you up from the train station. I 9 the car
to Alex.
B: Are you sure that was a good idea? She 10 never _ __
~ an automatic before!
~~ 5 A: Look - 1 11 your photo on our website.
~-/l'J.f, B: That's great! How long 12
websites?
you how to build

~~ 6 A: Who 13 all the biscuits that were in this tin?

;.o(,, B: I don't know, Mum.
t~ A: Hmm, and someone 14_ _ _ all the cola, too.
<;>).,.. •
B: Maybe it was a burglar!
~
'9~ 2 Read the interview with Zoe, a singer in a pop group, and choose the
'ro
-
(1)
::::,
correct words.
Interviewer: Well. it's nearl the end of December and your single
1
was I as bee number 1 all month. You must be very
Q pleased.
~ Zoe: Oh yes, of course. 2 it was I it's been an incredible year

Qi
~ for us - we 3 already had I 've already had two number 1
songs this year and we 4 did I've done a tour of the UK.
il"
(JJ Interviewer: OK, tell us how it all 5 started I has started.
We only 6 formed I have formed the group in January.
9. Zoe:
~- and since then we 7 spent I've spent almost every day

0~
together. At first, we only 8 played I have played other
people's songs and we 9 didn't start I haven't started
sf writing our own songs until we 10 found I've found our
manager, Brian.
Interviewer: Uh huh ... so when 11 was I's been your first big concert?
1 broken 10 Zoe: Well, that was two months ago, and around the same time
Brian 12 got I's got us a recording contract.
2 known 11
Interviewer: Yes, and your album 13 went I's gone to number 3 in the
3 12
charts the week it was released. So, what's next?
4 13
Zoe: Well, we're working on some new songs and we
5 14 14
just agreed I 've just agreed to do a US tour.
6 15 Interviewer: Great! Well, we all wish you the best of luck and thank you
7 16 for coming on the programme.
8 17
9 18
t

3 Find and correct the six mistakes in sentences 1-10 Sa Put the words in the correct order to make
below. sentences.
D,d you see 1 ten I film I ago I The I started I minutes
1 I le.e you seen the news last night?
The film started ten minutes ago.
2 Carrie's a really close friend - we knew each other 2 to I Stefano I Did I yesterday I class I come ?
for ages.
3 Hello, er ... sorry, I forgot your name. 3 unit I done I far I I've I the I so I exercises I all I
this I in
4 Jeff's never broken a promise before.
5 Oh, that's a nice watch. How long did you have it? 4 brother I the I years I seen I only I her I in I She's I
6 My boss was late for work every day last month. twice I ten I last

7 Look! It's stopped raining!

5 English I 2010 I started I in I learning I I
8 I see your team's in the final. Did they ever win
the cup? 6 2005 I here I He's I since I lived
9 We didn't play tennis together since the summer.
10 I can't find my keys - has anyone seen them? 7 young I favourite I was I were I you I your I
game I What I was I when ?

4a Complete the extract from an article called Famous

Mums and Dads with the Present perfect simple or
Past simple form of the verbs in brackets. b 4.2 Listen and check. Practise saying the sentences.

Pronunciation
Linking in time phrases

6a 4.3 Listen and tick the sentence with the linking

you hear.
1 a I've been looking fo~ flat fo~bou~ month . ./
b I've been looking_.f.or a flatJ.or about a_!!lonth.
2 a They·v~layed ten_games2.ince August.
It I was [bel my birthday yesterday: rm 14 b They've played ten games sinc~August.
years old. Some people say rm lucky but I don·t think
3 a She's onlLbeen her~or a couple of minutes.
so. Imagine. in my life I 2 [go] to eight
different schools and I 3 [never stayl b She's-9nly been here fo~ coupl~of minutes.
anywhere long enough to make a best friend.
4 a I've been writing this report sinc~eleven-9'clock.
We 4 [l1vel in so many different houses
that I can·t remember some or them . In fact. last year we b I've been writing_!:his repo~ince eleven o'clock.
_ _ _ _ _ _ [move) house three times. Ifs true.
5 a l'v~been living in Canad~ince ~as eight.
there are some good things.
I• [meetl some really famous peo ple b I've been livingjn Canada since_!_ wa~ight.
7
and we [havel some great holidays
6 a He wenu_o Brazi~ coupl~of months~go.
- J8 [go] to Disneyland at least four
times. but never with mum and dad b H~ent to~razil a_souple of months ago.
When I 9 [be] young, I always
1
0 lhavel a nanny, and she
11
b Listen again and check your answers. Practise saying
ltakel me on holiday. I'm staying the sentences.
with my aunt and uncle at the moment because my dad·s
making a film in France and my mum
1
2 [gol to Los Angeles.

b ~ 4.1 Listen and check.

Listen and read
Johnny Depp
7a ~ 4.4 Listen and read the biography of film star
Johnny Depp and put the life events in the correct
order.
a He became a teen idol. D
b He directed a film. D
c had two children 0
d He had a job selling pens over the phone. 0
e He met an actor who persuaded him to
try acting. D
f He played a part in a horror film. 0
g He played the guitar in a band. (I]
h He was voted one of the 'beautiful people'. 0

J ohnny Depp He starred in C1y-Baby, followed by Tim

Bor n: J une 9, 1963 Burton's Edu.Jard Scissorhands, after which he
Where: Owens boro, Kentuc ky went on to \Vin considerable critical acclaim in
Ed Wood, a reunion with Burton. Depp made
Rare among American actors, Depp has made a his feature directorial debut with The Brave
name for himself, effortlessly Sv\itching between in 1997, a film he also co-wrote and starred in.
mainstream Hollywood movies and more 'out of Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, the film
the ordinary' projects. Talking about his choice also featured Marlon Brando, but earned mostly
of roles, he once said: 'With any part you play, negative reviews, with most critics blaming its
there is a certain amount of yourself in it. There weak script. Sleepy Holloio teamed him \.\-ith
has to be, otherwise it's not acting. Its lying.' director Burton yet again, before he starred in
Highlights of a richly diverse career include Ted Demme's Blow, and appeared in the thriller
Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow and From Hell, about Jack the Ripper.
Pirates of the Caribbean. Off screen, his good looks and 'bad boy' image
Depp dropped out of school at 16 to concentrate (he was once arrested for attacking intrusive
on a career in music, playing the guitar (he paparazzi with a wooden plank) have earned
played wHh more than 20 bands). However, his him a lot of media attention. He was voted one
musical career failed to take off, and he found of the 50 most beautiful people in the world
himself selling pens over the phone to pay the by People magazine in 1996. He has also had
bills. His lucky break came when make-up artist his fair share of celebrity romances. When his
Lori Allison, to whom he was briefly married, engagement to Edward Scissorhands co-star
introduced him to Nicolas Cage. Although at Winona Ryder ended, he had a tattoo ( one of
first they did not like each other, they later about 13), which said 'Winona Forever', altered
became good friends and Cage persuaded him by laser to get rid of the last two letters of her
to try acting. Depp signed on with Cage's agent, name. His relationship with model Kate Moss
and made his feature film debut in Wes Craven's also ended abruptly in 1998, when he started
horror film Nightmare on Elm Street, in which dating French singer-actress Vanessa Paradis.
the character he played was eaten by his bed. They now have two children, Lily-Rose Melody
After that, he had his first screen leading role in and Jack.
Private Resort. More recent work has included Pirates of the
Depp went on to achieve teen idol status in Caribbean with Geoffrey Rush, Once Upon a
the TV series 21 Jump Street, but after four Tirne in MeJ,"ico, Alice and Wonderland and
seasons, he wanted out, with the hope of Dark Shadows.
making the transition to the big screen.
 Real lives I 04

b Listen and read again and answer the questions. Vocabulary

1 Why is Johnny Depp a 'rare' actor? Life events

8 Complete the phrases in the article with the correct

2 What does he describe as 'lying'? form of the verbs in the box.

~ move go graduate get (x4)

3 Why did he get a job selling pens over the phone? leave (x2) pass bring fall change
retire buy lose

4 Why has Nicholas Cage been important in his

career?
From Bottom of the Class
to Businesswoman of
S What was strange about his first film role? the Year
At the age of 60, Tessa Daley, dirP.ctor of ewsgroup
6 Who was he popular with in 2 7Jump Street? Publishing, has it all: she has become so successful
that she seems to be on TV or in the papers every
week, and she has I made more money than most of
7 What was his involvement in The Brave? us could dream of. But Lhis is the woman who failed all
her exams and 2_ _ school with no qualifications.

8 Which film director has he made many films 'I hated school and couldn't wait to get away and start
with? work. r __ a job at a local newsagent's. r loved
working there because r could read all the magazines,
but unfortunately I 1 _ _ my job two weeks later
9 Has he still got the tattoo of Winona Ryder's - for reading magazines and forgetting to serve the
name? customers!'
One of the customers was Simon, a good-looking
jow·nalist, who she · _ _ in love with. They
10 Who was his co-star in Pirates of the Caribbean? 6
_ _ engaged six weeks after they first met, then

got married at the end of that year. Tessa devoted the

next 16 years of her life to being a wife and
7
_ _ up her children. Simon 8 _ _ jobs a lot

during those years, and the family!'-- house

several tin1es. The disruption had a disastrous effect
on the marriage and they 10_ _ divorced when the
oldest child was 15.
'For a long time there was a big gap in my life and I
didn't know whal, to do. My daughter persuaded me
to 11 _ _ home, and 1~_ _ to university to do
media studies.' Tessa worked hard and 1' her
exams with the best grades in her year. 'The day I
I~
from university was the proudest day of my
life. '
Her life has been on the up and up since then.
Since joining Newsgroup publishing she has 1· _ _
promotion after promotion, gradually working her
way to the top. She has just 16_ _ a new house and
launched a new magazine and is busier than ever: she
has no plans to 1~_ _ yet!
Language focus 2 1 1 Choose the correct answers.
Present perfect simple and Present perfect 1 I've been knowing ~ u s a n
for about five years.
continuous
2 Mum had to take Tim to the dentist
because he's been breaking I 's broken
9 Complete the sentences with the Present perfect continuous his tooth.
form of the verbs in the box. 3 My husband's been having I's had
his mobile phone for a week and it's
Fead cry go phone look not work rain study talk use already broken.
4 I hope Karen rings soon because Rick's
1 You 've been reading that book for ages - haven't you been waiting I 's waited by the phone
finished it yet? for hours.
2 My brother a lot recently about moving 5 We've been going I've gone to the new
to Canada, but I don't know if he will. sports centre since June. Why don't you
3 We the same recipe for our famous come and try it?
'Chocolotti' biscuits for the last 50 years. and it's still a 6 Giuseppina's English is getting much
secret. better. She's been practising I's
4 Joseph to evening classes since the practised a lot recently.
summer, but he still can't say 'What's your name?' in 7 You look much slimmer. Have you been
Russian! dieting I dieted?
5 Kerry ? Do you 8 John's boss has been deciding I has
know what's wrong? decided to have a holiday next month.
6 I here very long - do you know where 9 Goodbye and thanks. We've really
the stationery cupboard is? been enjoying I 've really enjoyed this
7 Excuse me, Marcia, a reporter from Vanity Fair evening.
- - - - - - - all morning - could you speak to her
now? 12 Use the prompts to make sentences. Use
8 How long it ?I the Present perfect simple or Present
haven't got an umbrella with me. perfect continuous and for or since.
9 We for a flat for a month now, but we 1 I I not see I Jeremy I 2010.
can't find anywhere we both like. I haven't seen Jeremy since 2010.
10 Selim for his exam so much recently, I 2 Katalin I write I novels I she retired.
hope he does well.
3 Sue and Jenny I know I each other I
10 Complete the sentences with the words in brackets and years.
for or since.
1 Jo's had toothache for three days. (three days) 4 Finally! We I wait I for you I two
2 Frankie hasn't been to the dentist------- hours!
(six months)
3 I've been studying history-------. (a year) S The band I play I over 100 gigs I they
4 Jane's been feeling sick . (last night) formed.
S Pete's been on a diet . (two weeks)
6 I haven't done any exercise . (months) 6 Wolf I work I really hard I he got
promoted.
7 I've been doing aerobics . (this time last
year)
7 I I be I a member of the party I 20
8 She hasn't been feeling well _ _ _ _ _ __
years.
(her operation)
9 They haven't been to the cinema-------
(ages) 8 Gina / live I with her parents I a while
to save money.
10 We've been married _______ . (1997)
9 She I training for the marathon I July.

10 I I ski I I was a child .

 Real lives I 04

13 Match the words in the boxes with the descriptions

of the people 1-12.
Vocabulary
Personal qualities
talented obsessive courageous
charming determined 14 Use the clues to complete the grid.

1 Well done. you're really good at thinking of 1~

R .E. A T ! V E
new ideas.
creative
2( R G 0 s
2 I thought it was really brave of you to bring up 30 G N
that issue in the meeting. 40 T M 0
5( M I G
3 Emma never stops talking about her cats.
She thinks about them too much, I think. 60 s V
7R T L s
4 Jamie always gets what he wants - he knows
how to make people feel good about themselves. 81 p R G
95 - C F D
5 As long as we give it 100 percent, nothing can 100
stop us! I A D
11T
L T
6 I've never found it difficult to play the guitar, I
think I was born able to do it.
1 good at using your imagination to make new
things
original ruthless dedicated self-confident
inspiring egotistical 2 brave, without fear
3 completely new and different from anyone else
4 nothing can stop you
7 Priscilla always seems to be sure that she'll succeed.
And she usually does. 5 you have a special quality that makes people like
you
8 Fabio loves telling people how great he is. It's like 6 thinking or worrying about something all the
he's the only person in the world. time.
7 determined and firm when making difficult
9 I really admire how hard Ben works, especially decisions
since he doesn't earn much money. 8 when you make other people feel excited about
doing something
10 Have you heard Flyjam's music? I've never heard 9 sure that you can do things well
anything like it before. 10 when you work hard at what you do because you
care about it
11 Even though she knew many people would lose 11 having a natural ability to do something well
their jobs, Fran still decided to cut the budget.

12 I loved your speech. It really made me excited

about what I could do.
Vocabulary Language focus 1
Word families Future forms

1 Complete the sentences with a noun, verb or 3 Complete the conversations with the correct form of
adjective from the pairs of words in the box. going to and a suitable verb where necessary.
1 A: It's my 18th birthday in June.
~/succeed imaginative/imagination
fail/failure profitable/profit distractions/distract B: Are you going to have a party?
productive/produce knowledgeable/knowledge A: I haven't decided yet.
improve/improvement
2 A: My brother's just heard that he's lost his job.
1 The advertising campaign was a great success B: Oh, no! What ?
: sales figures are looking very good. A: I think he's planning to travel for a while.
2 It's a nice idea, but I don't see us being able to
_ _ _ _ _ from it. Do you really think it will 3 A: Are you really going to give up chocolate?
make us much money? B: Yes, . I bought lots of fresh
3 I much prefer working at home. There are fewer fruit instead.
_ __ __ and I find it easier to focus.
4 I'm afraid that if we don't see any in 4 A: Have you got any plans for the weekend?
your work, we're going to have to let you go. B: Well, David and I a film on
S Jon's ideas for the website are practical, but they're Sunday night.
not very - I'd like to try a more A: Oh, which one?
creative designer.
6 Ask Sophie about that. She's very in S A: Are you nervous
that area. about making
7 Despite all our hard work, this project has been a a speech at the
complete _ _ _ __ wedding?
8 We need to twice as much as last B: Yes, but I
year if we are going to meet demand.
about it anymore.
A: No - thinking about
Pronunciation it will only make
Word stress in word families you more nervous.

2a ~ 5.1 Listen to the words below and write the 6 A: Lisa's really in love with Alain, isn't she?
number of syllables next to each word. B: him?
[I] A: I hope so. He'd be the perfect husband for her.
1 succeed
2 experience D 7 A: I heard that the council have bought that land
3 productive D behind the cinema to build on.
4 profitable D B: Oh, really? What there?
S distraction D A: A new shopping malt, I think.
6 imagination D
7 failure D 8 A: Are you and Annie going to have a holiday this
8 imagine D year?
9 experienced D B: No, . We haven't got any
10 improvement D money.
11 knowledgeable D
12 know D
b Listen again and underline the stressed syllables.
Practise saying the words .
4 Look at the diaries and use the prompts to complete Diary A
the conversations. A: Hi Josh. Can we meet some time today to talk
about the English assignment?
A
B: Well, I'm quite busy. I/ go I to a lecture this
10:)0-12:00 Eri9lir'1 lecture morning and I / meet I Daniella for lunch.
12JO Dariiella - luric'1
1
I'm going to a lecture this morning and I'm
meeting Daniella for lunch.
2:00 rquar'1
A: What I you I do in the afternoon?
):00-5:00 tutorial Prof. Wiler

B: Well, I/ play I squash until three o'clock, then I've

B
got a tutorial.

Tu~day 8th
9:00 Mrs Phillips you I do I anything in the evening? I'm free then.
10:00 Mr Long
11:00 g Kennedy
12:00 Ms Barn~ A: OK. That's great. See you this evening, then.

1:00
Diary B
2:00 A: Hello, Dr Haines' surgery.
3:00 afternoon off B: Yes, hello. Could I see the dentist today? I've got a
4:00 terrible toothache.
A: Well, he I see I patients all morning.
5:00

C B: Um ... what about the afternoon?

9:00 A: No, I'm afraid he I have I the afternoon off.
Actually, he could fit you in at one o'clock.
10 :00
6
11:00 { }
l2.:00 ,-.uf CArof 1-w.rns - -M-w iu.rt(e.t,"'3' iu.-N\~r

~::r,::;~~-,l
l
l.f.:00
B: Oh, thank you very much.

Diary C
A: Yes, Mr Riley?
B: Ah, Celia, what time / I / have / lunch with Gary
Parsons?

A: One o'clock.
B: Well, could you call him and make it a bit later?
A: That's not really possible.
You/ leave I at two to visit the factory in Stanmore.
8

B: Oh yes, of course.
5 Complete the sentences with will or won't and a Vocabulary
verb in the box.
Work
be ready be get like need pass
send take 7 Choose the correct answer to replace the definition
in bold.
1 I need these shoes on Saturday. Will they be ready 1 Anna has passed a lot of examinations but she
(they) by then? doesn't have any practical experience.
2 We to order the flowers at a ood nication skills
least two weeks before the wedding. a lot of qualifications
3 (you) late tonight? c respons1 11
4 I don't think you should buy Mum those gloves, 2 Scott didn't get the security guard job- they said
she them. he wasn 't strong and healthy.
5 So, the exam's in June. When _ _ _ _ _ __ a physically fit
(they) us the results? b secure
6 Don't forget to take a sweater. I expect it c creative
- - - - - - - cold later. 3 The job sounds interesting. but I don't want to
7 Stop worrying about the exam - you start very early and finish late.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ easily.
a travel
8 Why do you want to leave so early? b be good with money/numbers
It very long to get there. c work long hours
4 I left the company because the work was boring
6 Use the prompts to make sentences. and they didn't pay much.
1 A: I'm going to spend the summer in Turkey. a badly paid
B: Really? Where I you I planning I stay ? b well-paid
Really? Where are you planning to stay? c stressful
2 A: What time are your grandparents coming? 5 You're so good at producing new or interesting
ideas - have you ever thought of going into
8: They I due I arrive I at about six.
advertising?
a competitive
3 A: I hear you've bought a new house. b well-organised
8: Yes, we I hoping I move I next month. c creative
6 My parents want me to be a teacher because it's
a job which I'm not likely to lose.
4 A: Jeannie looks a bit worried. a competitive
8: I know, she I about I take I her driving test. b a secure job
c challenging
7 I thought I would have a chance to visit
S A: What are you going to do with the money you different places with a job in journalism, but I
won in the lottery? was wrong.
B: Well. I I thinking I buy I a new car. a a secure job
b opportunities to travel
c special training
6 A: Isn't it a bit late in the day to visit your parents? 8 Wouldn't you like to do something more difficult
8: I I intending I spend I night there. in an interesting or enjoyable way than working
in a cafe?
a badly paid
b stressful
c challenging
9 The problem with my boss is he has no ability to
say what he wants to clearly.
a communication skills
b qualifications
c responsibility
10 Your job sounds as if it makes you worry a lot.
a stressful
b secure
c well-paid
 Go for it I 05

8 Choose the best alternatives. 10 Complete the sentences, using the words in bold.
1 Keira wants the romotion, but she doesn't really 1 You 'll be in Madrid again. Phone me then.
want the responsibili I communication skills. when
2 You're very we -paid I good with numbers. Have Phone me when you're in Madrid again.
you ever thought about becoming an accountant? 2 It's going to get dark soon. let's stop now.
3 I'd like to become a fashion designer, but it's very before
creative I competitive. Let's stop _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
4 Paul runs his business well because he's
3 You probably won't get the job. The only way you
well-organised I secure. will is if you can offer something extra.
5 Do you need special training I responsibility to unless
become an English teacher?
You won't - - - - - - - - - - - - -
6 My job's difficult at times, but it's also interesting
4 That film will come out soon. I'd like to see it then.
and badly paid I well-paid.
as soon as
7 I used to be a manager, but I didn 't like working
long hours I responsibility. I'd like - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
8 He didn't get the job interview because he didn't 5 The taxi'll come in a few minutes. I'll wait with you.
have the right responsibility I qualifications. until
I'll wait - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
6 You could take the 9 a.m. flight. Then you'll be here
Language focus 2 by lunchtime.
Future clauses with if, when, unless, etc. if
You'll _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
9 Match a question from A with an answer from B. 7 Come out of the station. You'll see the bus stop on
Then complete the answers with the correct form of your right.
a verb from the box. when
You 'll _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __
be start get send receive 8 I'll get home later. The first thing I want to do is go
to bed.
A as soon as

~
a What time do you think you'll be home? I want - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
b Can you phone your sister tonight? 9 You may want to go somewhere else. If not, I'll
c When can I expect to get the results? D book a table at the Wharf Bistro.
d Have you finished that report I asked unless
you to write? D I'll _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
e Is Paulo coming to the party? D
f What are you going to do after you finish
university? D
B
1 He'll try to come if he free.
2 Not yet. I can't do it until Lucia me
the statistics I need.
3 OK, I'll call her as soon as I home.
4 I'll be on the six o'clock train unless the meeting
finishes late.
5 I'm not sure yet, but I'd like to travel a bit before
I work.
6 I don't know exactly-we'll post them to you
when we them.
Listen and read
Unusual lifestyles
11 a ~ 5.2 Four people are talking about their lifestyles. Listen and read
the texts. What are their jobs?
1 Gemma is a/an
2 Raoul is a/an
3 Frank is a/an
4 Megan a/an

Raoul
·1absolutely love music and Well, my work's really quite stressful. Most people think
listen to it all the time, even you spend your day chopping vegetables and stirring
when I go Jogging. Of course soup, but it's not that simple. You have to be really careful
I have to look after my voice. with the food and keep everything very clean. The big
I do exercises for three hours problem is my boss - he shouts at me all the time - even,
every day and I take lots of for example, if I forget to wash up one plate. I Just can't do
vitamin C. If I get a sore anything right sometimes.
throat. I go straight to bed Actually, I'm hoping to find a new JOb
and rest. I usually try to get at least eight hours soon because I don·t get much time
sleep a night anyway. ... As for my job - you really can't be off. I'd like to have more weekends
shy in this kind of work, and you have to be very patient free, to see friends and to spend
because sometimes we practise for hours before we get more time with my two little boys.
it right. When we·re on tour, we work for several weeks You know it's strange spending all
with no breaks and you can get really tired. For relaxation, day with food - when I go home I just
whenever I get a holiday, I go straight to a sunny beach. want to eat a sandwich or a bag of
but the thing I enjoy the most is the great feeling you get chips and I'm terribly critical when
from a live audience.' I eat in a restaurant.'

Frank ru.e gan

--- -- -- ----- -----
Well. I first got interested People sometimes ask me if
because I loved doing them so I forget which country I'm in or
much myself - I used to do at what time of day it is, but I guess
least one every day. I suppose I've got used to it. Last week
I've got the right kind of mind I was in London and tomorrow
really - I enjoy playing around I'm going to Hong Kong.
with puzzles, especially word I'm based in Bahrain, and I have
puzzles. So I sent a couple in
to a local newspaper and was really surprised don't spend more than seven or eight days a month there.
when they asked me for more. I suppose it is a strange The thing I like most about my JOb is the contact with the
way to spend your day - surrounded by dictionaries and people from different cultures. The idea that it's a
books. but it's great that I can organise my own time, so I glamorous job is a bit of a cliche - you spend a lot of your
try to finish by two and then I can take my dog for a walk. time handing out food and drinks and clearing up people's
It's very satisfying though - I love the feeling after I've rubbish. I certainly don't feel very glamorous at two in
thought of the final clue, and it all fits together. It's also the morning! Actually, there are a lot of things that we're
really nice when people write to me and thank me. Funny trained to do that people don't realise - like fight fires,
really. because I'm just doing what I like.' deliver babies, survive in the desert or ocean.
 Go for it I 05

b listen and read the texts again. Are the statements B

true (T) or false (F)?
15 April 2011
1 Gemma has to keep fit. IT] To wl.o,,., it may coocerri,
2 The most tiring part of Gemma's job is II ti.at I have k110W11 Lovira /3arry for
when she's on tour. D ri)( years. We fi,rt ,,.,et Wheo rhe atter,ded a 5paoirh covrre that
l war teachir,91 ar,d rJ..e har 1 become a
3 Gemma hates performing live. D family frieod.
4 Raoul's boss is quite easy going. D 1 a rtvde11t of 5paoirh, Lovira e)(celled:
S Raoul works a lot at weekends. D rhe took every opportvr,ify to practise io the clarrroom1 ar,d
6 Raoul doesn't spend much time cooking lea rot qvickly from her mirtaker. 5J..e /.,of ar, e.,.ter,fil/e 5pa11irh
at home. D vocabvlary, aod her pro111111ciatia11 ir very 900d. Ar a frier,d of
the family, Lovira has alwayr bee11 kiod 011d tho119htfvl: rhe har
7 Frank started writing crossword puzzles for a
helped me patieotiy with compvter problemr 011
newspaper. D • occarioor, aod has offered to look
8 Frank uses a lot of reference material a~er my three childreo whe11 their oalllly war oot available.
for his job. D If yov reqvire aoy f i11for"1otio11, please
9 Frank has to work long hours. D do oot' to cootact me.
10 Megan spends more time in Bahrain than Yovrr faithfvlly,
overseas. D M. Corter
11 Megan thinks her job is glamorous. D
12 Megan's training was quite varied. D b Complete the letters with the words in the box.

employed achieved As asset confirm

Writing further hesitate numerous paid
A letter of reference responsibilities since skills

12a When Louisa Barry applied for a job through c Write a character reference for someone you know.
Horizons Unlimited, she asked two people to write
her a letter of reference. Look at the two letters,
A and B. Which is:
Language live
1 an employment reference? _ _
2 a character reference? _ __
Making a formal telephone call

A 13a You are phoning Mrs Leeson, at Henderson Insurance.

Complete the conversation.
20 April 2011 A: Good afternoon, Henderson Insurance, Pam
To whom it may concern, speaking. How can I help?
I confirm lhal Louisa Barry has been 1_....,e,..m.:..,.p""l,..,.o".J..ye"'"'d,,____ 8: Good afternoon, I'd like 1 to speak to Mrs Leeson,
as a personal assistant with this organisation ror the last please.
three years, and is 2 £35,000 per annwn. A: Just a moment, I'll put you through.
The job of personal assistant carries the following
- - - - - - - : dealing '"ith aU correspondence C: Hello, Mrs Leeson's office, Sandy 2 _ _ _ _ __
and telephone calls, organising meetings, conferences and 8: Hello, 1 Mrs Leeson, please?
business trips, preparing presentations and reports. Louisa C: I'll just see if she's 4
. Can I ask
has excellent computer 4 and a very who's 5 ?
good telephone manner. Her knowledge of French was a real
B: Jo Spinelli.
~ when dealing \\ith our Paris office.
C: One moment, please. Hello, I'm afraid she's not in
She is also extremely reliable and hard working.
the office at the moment.
1would certainly re-employ Louisa as I consider her to have
B: OK. Could you ask her 6 ?
been a valuable member of the company, who consistent.ly
7
C: Certainly. Could I ?
- - - - - - - good results.
8: Yes, it's 4442 123 451 .
Yours faithfully,
C: Right, I'll get her to call you back as soon as she
Jason ~olmeg comes in.
Jason Holmes B: e_ _ _ _ _ _ __
C: Goodbye.

b 'tt) 5.3 Listen and check.

Language focus 1 3 Complete the sentences with
the correct form of the verb in
Past perfect brackets. (In each sentence, one
verb should be in the Past perfect
1 Complete the sentences with the Past perfect form of the verbs in the box. and the others in the Past simple.)
·· ······ ···· ····· ···················· ························ ······················ ········ ···· ······ 1 As soon as the film started
do forget have leave make meet sell (start) Beth realised
travel won she 'd seen (see) it
························ ·· ······ ·· ·· ············ ······ ·· ···· ··········································
before.
1 He asked why I hadn't fin ished the reports. 2 I {be) surprised
2 There was no coffee because Mark _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to buy any. to find that Mr Cole _ _ __
3 Glenn knew he a lot of mistakes in his English (leave) the day before.
exam. 3 Helen (feel)
4 I phoned about the car for sale but the owner _ _ _ _ _ __ much better after she _ __
already it. (have) a good sleep.
S The children were very hungry because they _ _ _ _ _ __ 4 The rain _ _ _ _ (stop) by
any breakfast. the time we _ _ _ _ (get)
6 I was certain I the keys on my desk, but they to the beach.
weren't there. S After Sarah _ _ __
7 Diana was sure she _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Tony before. (know) Alan for a few weeks he
_ _ _ _ (ask) her out to
8 The children by plane before so they were very
dinner.
excited.
6 When Julia _ _ __
9 Mrs Dunn was angry because most of the students _ _ _ _ __
(married) Scott she
their homework. _ _ _ _ (not realise) he
10 United's manager resigned because the team - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ (be married)
any matches that season. before.
7 Geoff (not see)
2 Tick the correct ending. his parents for 15 years so he
_ _ _ _ (feel) rather
1 Greg felt terrified because ...
nervous at the airport.
a he's never flown before. b he'd never flown before . ./
8 The jazz singer _ _ __
2 How's Susan?
(sing) an old blues song that I
a I haven't seen her for ages. b I hadn't seen her for ages. _ _ _ _ (never hear)
3 The group Just Girls are breaking up and ... before.
a they've only been together for three months. 9 When l _ _ _ _ (write)
b they'd only been together for three months. the letter I _ _ _ _ (post)
4 We were all very tired because ... it straightaway.
a we've just travelled back from Florida. 10 Melissa (be)
b we'd just travelled back from Florida. angry because her brother
S I love eating here. It's the best restaurant ... _ _ _ _ (eat) all the
a I've ever been to. b I'd ever been to. chocolates.
6 The whole country was in shock because ...
a the President has died. b the President had died.
7 It was the first time Ju vent us ...
a have lost a match. b had lost a match.
8 What's the matter?
a You've been depressed all week.
b You'd been depressed all week.

•
' --- .
l~
Pronunciation Language focus 2
Past perfect and Past Reported speech
simple in connected speech
Sa Read the website extract. Then complete the gaps in Stacy's speech.
4a fmll 6.1 Listen and tick the Stacy, a single woman from London, first met Sam on the internet. Here
sentences you hear. is some of the information he wrote about himself on the website.
1 A: She remembered to call her Unfortunately, 'Sam Boyd' didn't exist. He was a criminal who already
mum. had three 'wives' in different parts of the world. Later Stacy sold her
8: She'd remembered to call her story to a magazine.
mum. ,/
2 A: I found the one I was looking
for.
B: I'd found the one I was
looking for.
3 A: I heard you were in town.
B: I'd heard you were in town.
4 A: John leh the book in the car.
BASIC INFO
B: John had left the book in the
car. Name Sam Boyd
S A: We thought about staying at Location I live in Los Angeles.
home.
B: We'd thought about staying Occupation I'm an actor.
at home. Do you have a girlfriend?
6 A: I booked the table for six I'm not seeing anyone at the moment.
o'clock.
Previous relationships
B: I'd booked the table for six
o'clock. Nothing serious. I've never been married.
In 2004 I was engaged to a girl from Florida but
7 A: He emailed me last week.
we broke up.
B: He'd emailed me last week.
8 A: We met in a restaurant. Next visit
B: We'd met in a restaurant. I'll be in the UK on business next March.

b Listen again and practise saying

the sentences. He told me '----'-h=is"'-__ narne
- - - - - - - Sam Boyd, but I found out later that his real
name is Michael Rackham . He said he a in Los Angeles
and that he • an actor but actually he had never had a job or a
permanent address. The worst thing was that he said he • anyone and
that he 6 married, but the police records showed that he already has three
'wives'; one in Texas, one in Turkey and one in Austria. And as for the woman in Florida he
said that he 7 engaged to, we fotmd out later that he was talking
about his sister who lives there! He told me he 8 in the
UK on business in March. He'll get an unwelcome surprise
then. The police will be waiting for him!

b (m) 6.2 Listen and check.

6 Complete sentences 1-10 with a reported form of 7a Put the words in the correct order to make reported
the statements below. questions.

Fifty-six people have been killed in a train crash.

I practised eight hours every day.

The world is flat.

I'm working with some great people.

I've just got married.

Stephen's doing very well at maths. Alessandro has just arrived in London. He wants to improve
his English and yesterday he had an interview at a language
school. He's telling his friend about the questions he was asked.
You can be anything you want to be!

1 asked I what I She I my I me I was I name

I'm sure I heard somebody in the garden, Inspector. She asked me what my name was.
2 job I my I wanted I She I was I what I know I to

People in Brazil use the internet more than anyone.

3 I / She I me I in I had I asked I London I when I
arrived
It'll rain overnight.
4 lived I wanted I in I She I if I to / I / Rome I know

1 When I interviewed Mrs Taylor she said that t t 5 in I was/ I/ asked I London I She I where I me I
was sure she'd heard somebody in the garden. living
2 On the weather forecast last night they said
6 'd /long/ I / been I me I She I English/ learning I
how I asked
3 Stephen's teacher told u s - - - - - - - -
7 I / to I wanted / liked I She I if I know I England
4 When I was young my father told me _ _ __
8 to I if I She I me I London/ 'd I been I before I
5 They said on the news this morning that asked/ I

6 600 years ago, people thought that _ _ _ __

b Write the interviewer's original questions.

7 I've just been reading an article in Computer 1 What's your name?

Monthly which said that - - - - - - - - 2 ------------------
3 ------------------
8 My ex-boyfriend sent me a letter saying that 4 ------------------
5 ------------------
6 ---~--------------
9 Wayne Rider, the new tennis star, said that when 7 ------------------
he was young a ------------------
10 In her email about her new job, Nicky told me
that _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Ba Report the questions that Clare was asked. Vocabulary
say and tell
9a Find and correct the five mistakes in the sentences
below.
say
1 Sorry, what did you teH?
2 The press report said the president had been in an
accident.
3 Matthew hasn't told his boss that he's leaving yet.
4 Pat's father said her she should be more polite.
5 Danny told he was going to the USA.
Clare has just arrived at San Francisco airport where her friend 6 Tell to your brother that you 're sorry.
Josh is meeting her. Clare took a long time to go through
immigration.
7 Mr Stuart said a lot about the new plans.
8 Could you say me your name again, please?

1 Where are you from? b Choose the correct words, then complete the
Heasked me where I was from. sentences with the words in the box.
2 Are you here on holiday?
jeke about difference goodbye no off
3 Are you travelling alone? sorry thank you the truth what

4 Did you pack your suitcases yourself? 1 Bob said I told me a good ioke about an
Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman.
5 Have you been to the USA before? 2 Her teacher said I told Tanya for
being late.
6 How long will you be in the country? 3 If a woman asks you 'Do I look fat in this?' never
say I tell her _ _ __
4 Jo left the party without saying I telling
7 Do you know anyone in San Francisco?
5 Look I've said I told . Can't we just
8 Where are you going to stay? forget about it?
6 Anna's writing a note to her grandparents to
9 How much money do you have with you? say I tell for her birthday present.
7 Could you say I tell me your
relationship with the president?
b tmml 6.3 Listen to the questions and report them. 8 I asked her if she would go out with me but she
said I told _ _ _ __
You hear: You say:
9 Can you say I tell me the between
He asked the Canadian and American accent?
Where
are you from? me where I was from. 10 The girl at the helpdesk was great. I explained
the problem and she said I told me _ _ _ __
to do.
Listen and read
The world's funniest jokes
10 ~6.4 The University of Hertfordshire conducted
research to find the funniest jokes in the world.
350,000 people visited a special site to submit jokes
and to vote for their favourite . Here are some of the
results of the year-long experiment. Listen and read
jokes 1-5 and match them with pictures A-E.

1 The top joke in the UK 4 The top joke in Germany

A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus A general noticed one of his soldiers behaving
driver says, 'That's the ugliest baby I've ever seen!' strangely. The soldier used to pick up every piece of
The woman is furious. She says to a man sitting paper that he saw, look at it and say, 'That's not it.'
next to her, 'The driver was extremely rude to me.' This went on for some time until the general
The man says, 'Go and speak to him. Go ahead, I'll arranged for a psychologist to see the man.
hold your monkey for you.' The psychologist decided that the man was crazy
and wrote a letter to say he should leave the army.
The soldier picked it up, smiled and said,

2 The top joke in Northern Ireland

A doctor says to his patient, ·1 have bad news and
worse news.' 'Oh dear, what's the bad news?' asks
5 The top joke in the world
the patient. The doctor replies, 'You only have 24
hours to live.' 'That's terrible,' says the patient. Two New Jersey hunters are out in the woods
'How can the news possibly be worse?' The doctor when one of them falls down . He doesn't seem
replies, 'I've been trying to contact you since to be breathing and he looks very white. The
~-~~ D other man takes out his phone and calls the
emergency services. 'My friend is dead! What
can I do?' The operator says, 'Calm down. I can
help. First go and make sure he is dead.' There is
3 The top joke in Canada a silence, then a shot is heard. Back on the
phone, the man says, 'OK, what next?' D
When the space organisation NASA first started
sending up astronauts, they discovered ballpoint
pens would not work in zero gravity. To solve the
problem, NASA scientists spent ten years and
$12 billion to develop a pen that would write in
zero gravity, upside down, under water, on all
types of surface, and at temperatures ranging
from below freezing to 300°C. The Russians D
used a pencil.
Vocabulary Writing
Adverbs for telling stories Checking for mistakes
11 Complete the sentences from an 12 Here is a Japanese legend written by a student. The teacher has marked
email about moving to Russia with the mistakes using the code in the story. Look at the code and correct
the adverbs in the box. the mistakes below.
immediately eventually I\ for a missing word
fortunately gradually
sp for spelling
obviously suddenly
wo for word order
surprisingly unfortunately
vf for verb form
ww for a wrong word

As soon as I got to St Petersburg, I

1
immediately fell in the love with the
The crane
1
a
city. Once there was II poor hllllter who lived i.n ,Japan. One day he was hunting and II

2
I had some problems getting around at he find a crane caught in a tree. He felt sorry for the crane and he freed il. vf
3
first, but 2 the people are Than he went home and forgot about it. WW

very kind and helped me when I got lost ' A few days later, a lovely woman came to the hunter's house. They felt in love WW
on the Metro. & and they got married. His \\ife new was kind and beautiful but he didn't have WO

I've started Russian lessons and my d enugh money for two people. She saw his problems and offered to weave some sp
speaking is 1 improving. ' fabric so that he could sell it but she said him i.hat he must never watch her. WW
The weather's been brilliant. • She stayed in the weaving hut during three days. At last she came out with a WW
- - - - - - , there had been no 9
beuatiful fabric called Tsuni-110-senba-ori (thousand feathers of a C'ranc). Tlw sp
snow until November this year ( usually 10
hunter sold the fabric for a Lot gold. The hunter spent all the gold and he A

it st.arts in October). 11
asked her several tim<>.s to make fabric more. The hunwr becarn1' richer WO
Last 'fuesday it & started i: and richer but his wife gradually became thiner and thiner. sp (x2)
snowing in the middlP of the afternoon 3
Eventually, she sairl that she can not work because she was too tired. vf
at work and it hasn't stopped since then.
•• But her husband was greedy and asked hl'r to weave 1hr fabrie once longer. WW
My apartment is small but clean and not
~ Three days passed, thrn four, then five, but she not did come out of the hut. WO
loo expPnsive. 6 it's a long 6
In the r-ml, on the sixth moming, hw11er was so worrit•d that he finally looked "
way from the office anrl I missed the last
• through the window or UtP hut. To his surprising, it was not a woman hut a WW
Ml·lro home last night. 1• cranP that was wea\ing. Finally, his \\ife c-ame nut with the fabric in anns. II
I was waiting for a taxi when a man 1• She said. 'You hav<> seen my Lme appear.mce, so I not can stay witl1 WO
came up to me and started talking to me
you any longer.' Then sht• changed into a crane and lly away. vf
very loudly. He sePmed very strange and
_ _ _ _ _ I felt quite frightened.
A young man e.ame and helped me. HP
waited ·with me until ~ a
taxi arrived.
Vocabulary Language focus 1
Entertainment and television -ing I -ed adjectives
1 Complete the definitions with the words in the box. 2a Complete the letters to a TV magazine with the
adjectives in the box.

3R'l3i!iAg shocking confused shocked

pleased disappointing annoyed
disappointed inspiring

We.JI done. Channe.l /0 for fhe. brtll1anf

se.r1e.s Ctly Hysler1es. The. acfin3 was
1
:;.m::i..:.1,18 and fhe. sfor,e.s d,dn'f fry foo
~ soap opera cookery programme hard - 3e.nw ne.ly tnfe.re.sft n3 w tfhouf
documentary phone-in weather forecast
travel news sitcom talent show frym3 fo be. foo z . I was So
murder mystery game show reality show 3 whe.n tf fin,she.d. Are. fhe.re.
plans for a ne.w se.r1e.s?
1 A short video used to tell people about a product
or a service. advert
2 Part of a programme which gives you information
on whether it will rain, be sunny, etc. tomorrow. B

3 A show which keeps you guessing about what I 'V1A YIAtvieY -4 IA bou.t ABC's
happened until the last scene. _ __
poLLctJ OV\- V\-Ot sviowLVl0 vLoLeV\-Ce before
4 A programme which contains factual information
about something. _ _ _ ~ p.V1A. 1 watcviect The Precit,1,C,t at
5 Part of a programme which gives you up-to-date ~:30 p.V1A. Last 'TvluYSO.C!t) C!V\-ct was
information on the traffic conditions. _ __
" at tvie aV1AOUV\-t of vLoleV\-Ce
6 A show where people compete for prizes. _ _ _
7 A show where people compete by singing, sviowll\,. I V1Aust SC!tJ l'V1A quLte "- - - -
dancing, etc. _ __ wLtvi A"B,C for V1AC!RJV10 111AtJ 10-tJectr-oLct
8 A programme where members of the public can ctctugltiteY sLt tltirouglti tviLs.
give opinions or ask for advice. _ __
9 A programme about ordinary people in unusual or
challenging situations. _ __ C
10 A series of amusing stories about the same set of
characters. _ __ I war really 7 Whe" I raw that
11 A continuing story about the daily lives of a group
of characters. _ __
Celebrity Spot war back o" 5B5. I alwayr
12 A programme where you can learn new recipes. look forward to the pro9ramme becavre
it har rvch 8 9vertr. However,
lart friday'r rhow war very" _ _ __
- the i"terviewer arked rvch rtvpid
qvertio"r ,Md hardly 9ave Riha""a a
cha"ce to rpeak!

b (iii 7.1 Listen and check.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the 5 Look at the sentences and write questions using the
adjectives in the box. passive form.
1 George was taken to hospital because he had a
amazing I amaleEI annoying I annoyed
heart attack. (ask why)
inspiring I inspired shocking I shocked
frustrating I frustrated irritating I irritated Why was George taken to hospital?
confusing I confused embarrassing I embarrassed 2 The car was stolen between 10 p.m. and midnight.
(ask when)
1 I was amazed by the amount of progress
Maria has made with her English since the last time 3 Tickets for the concert are sold at all large music
I saw her. stores. (ask where)
2 It was so . Kim's brother came up to
talk to me at the party and I didn't recognise him! 4 The new hospital will be built next to the old one.
3 Elena got very with Geri for being (ask where)
late for another meeting.
4 Whenever I see a great work of art, I feel truly 5 The article was written by Urma Mackintyre.
_____ to create something myself. (ask who by)
5 I wish you'd stop asking me silly questions, it's so
---- '
6 I'm no good at algebra. I just find all those formulas
6 The open air concert has been cancelled.
(ask why}
so _ _ __
7 I was truly when Oscar made that 7 Portuguese is spoken in Portugal and Brazil.
comment. How could he be so insensitive? (ask where)
8 I've had a very shopping trip: I
couldn't find anything I liked. 8 Napoleon was known as Boney. (ask what)

Language focus 2 9 The film was directed by Zeffirelli. (ask who by)

The passive 10 Forty people have been injured. (ask how many}

4 Complete the news stories with the correct form of

be or have.
6 Complete the sentences with the passive form of the
1 A house in Brazil which is made of plastic verbs in brackets.
bottles has won a prize.
2 Pizza-scented bathroom products _ _ been 1 In the UK, psychology is taught (teach) in
created by an Italian cosmetics manufacturer. universities but not usually in schools.
3 Stars of the extreme sport 'free running' will 2 The body of a young man (find) in the
_ _ shown on TV jumping between buildings river yesterday.
and across rooftops. 3 Thirty-five cars (steal} from the city
4 A dog _ _ been offered a gold credit card with centre since January.
a S10,000 limit. 4 Where the next Olympics _ __
5 A mother and daughter, who hadn't seen each (hold)?
other for 17 years, met when they _ _ put in 5 Knives _ _ _ (not sell) to children under the
the same prison cell in Brazil. age of 16.
6 A Mexican man who _ _ shot in the back and 6 _ _ _ the bridge _ _ _ (build) a long
neck says his dog did it. time ago?
7 French bus drivers, who _ _ banned from 7 I'm sorry, but dinner (not include) in the
wearing sunglasses in summer, are going on strike. price of an overnight stay.
8 An eight-foot-long lizard who has a nerve disorder 8 the vegetables (freeze)
_ _ being treated with acupuncture. immediately after you pick them?
9 Five tourists were rescued by helicopter after they
_ _ been chased round a field by a bull.
10 A man's neighbours say they _ _ being kept
awake at night by his dog snoring.
 7 Read texts A-C and complete the gaps with the best Vocabulary
form (active or passive) of the verbs in the boxes
above each text. Extreme adjectives
A
Sa Complete the conversations with extreme adjectives.
wear make export
1 A: I bet Tessa was happy about her exam results.
B: Oh yes, she was absolutely delighted .
I ·... and this is the last s tage of the 2 A: I'm not going in - the water's _ _ _ __
\ production procPss. As you know,
Swift trairlC'rs are very e.xpensive,
B: Oh come on, it's not that cold.
3 A: You're not frightened of spiders, are you?
\ ancl the reason they
cost so much is that they B: Oh yes I am - absolutely , in fact.
_ _ _ _ _ of the highest quality 4 A: Have you seen the outfit that
leath<'r. \\'p 1 over Roberta's wearing?
10 million trainers to rountries all B: Oh yes, she does look a bit silly, doesn't she?
round thf' world and our shoes 5 A: I thought there were some really _ _ _ __
- - - - - by au types of moments in that film.
rwoph>, from top athletes to children at school.'
B: Did you? I didn't think it was that funny.
6 A: And now to the sad news about Ernie Hope.
B
B: Yes, his death will be a loss for the
write give stay be entertainment industry.
7 A: I was when Will told me about his
divorce.
B: I know, it was a surprise, wasn't it?
8 A: You look hot - do you want a cold drink?
B: Yes, please, it's absolutely outside.

b (ii 7.2 Listen and check.

Pronunciation
Word stress
·... ancl that 5 a track from the latest albwn by
Didi Brmm. The songs on the album 6 by Didi
9a Look at the pairs of words below. Do they have the
herself when she; in Ireland last year. The
same (S) or different (D) stress patterns?
albwn is available on download from next week and half 1 terrified, excellent W
the monPy from the sales "
NPed' ftmd.'
to the 'Children 1n 2 astonished, awful D
3 boiling. furious D
C
4 exhausted, delighted D
5 excellent, hilarious D
come open check redesign 6 awful. freezing D
7 hilarious, ridiculous D
8 terrible, furious D
I
I b (ii 7.3 Listen and check. Practise saying the
l
adjectives with the correct stress patterns.

'This is the new Primera Consul, sir. As you can see, it

_ _ _ _ _ . The seats are more comfortable and
there's a sunroof which 10_ _ _ _ _ when you press th.is
button. This model also 11 \\ith all the latest
safely features, which 12 very carr>fully by our
technicians before they leave the factory.'
 Must-see I 07

Vocabulary 8 'Chann el 9's new se ri es 'Sorted' is terribl e. The

Ent ertainment and television plot could have been written by a fi ve-year old .'

1Oa Complete quotes 1-13 with the words in the box.

You may need to use some of the words more than g 'Watching the ·making of' documentary. you could see
once. Lhal the acLOrs are as funny orr the set as they are
DD ii '
a-mm a classical concert
a TV drama a comedy show
a ballet an opera
a pop video a play 10 'Although the acting was terrible, the
a musical a rock concert songs were catchy and the performers
looked glamorous. '

1 'The camera work was very different. You

could see everything from unusual angles.' 11 'If you go to see Swan Lake, be prepa red to see
a film some tnily fantastic dancing.'

2 'The jokes were really funny. I laughed so hard I

thought I was going to cry.'
12 'The costumes in the new production of 'Ghost' at
the Royal Theatre ore designed by More Lombard .'

3 'The orchestra w ill be performing Pachelbel's

Cano n in D major.' 13 'l don't really like their songs in
general, but the way the band shouted
the lyrics made you pay attention! '

4 'That was the worst performance of Don Giovanni

b Replace the words in bold below with a word in bold
I've ever seen. The singing was truly awful. '
from exercise 10a.
1 The clothes were very realistic and had amazing
detail. costumes
5 'The scenery was so badly made that parts of it fell 2 I couldn't hear the words in the song as she
onto the stage while the actors were performing! ' doesn't sing very clearly. _ _ __
3 I don 't like films with a complicated story.

4 The play has a talented group of actors.

6 'Although many of the cast are unknown, you'll
soon start to love th em after only a few episodes' 5 We won a competition to visit the place where
the TV show is filmed. _ _ __
6 What did you think of the unusual images and
sounds in the film? _ _ __
7 'Did you see Tiny G .'s new song on The Chari Show 7 I thought the painted background in the play was
yesterday? I know you don 't like his music but the very realistic. _ _ __
special effects are amazing .' ' 8 Lucia plays violin with an amateur group of
classical musicians at the weekend. _ _ _ __
Listen and read
Customer reviews

11 a ~ 7.4 Listen and read customer reviews 1-3.

Which is a review of:
1 a film? _ __
2 abook? _ __
3 aCD? _ __

·~ ·.:,~~·· ·
1 2
Reviewer: Reviewer:
Greg from London Frankie from Wales
More of lhC' King's top tunes This movie is far too short
and a follow-up to last year's when you compare it to its
smash hit album El l'is predecessors, but in its l 09
N1w1bPr Ones, released , minutes you get more action
at a time when the King's than the first two movies
popularity is at an all time
high. 1\vo tracks stand out \ '\ I
combined, and you also get a
great story.
from the norm: a curious The effects are sf'cond to
remix of Rubbernecki11·, and none, which you expect \\ith
an unreleased version of I'm a Terminator movie and the
a Routabout. Both songs are pace starts at a blinding speed
enjoyable to listen to, but not strong enough to be hits. an<l never slows. There are some great moments of
The rest of the album sounds like many an Elvis continuity from the first two mo\ies and one or two
compilation of the last two and a half decades. with cameos and returns of past characters. The movie is
plenty of old classics and fans· favourites. Some of also not afraid to have its fu1rny moments, such as
the highlights which non-fans as well as fans may Arnje walking into a nightclub naked on ladies' night
enjoy are: Loving You, I Need Your Love Tonight, in search of clothing. The scene aJso gives some light
Bossa Norn Baby (potential remL'X material here?), relief from the movie's othen\ise somewhat negative
Always 011 Aly Mind and Moody Blue. Moody Blue feel as humanity rolls closer to impending disaster.
is a very good song, although recorded at a time when \\11ile I may sOLmd a Little unpopular, I rate this
Elvis was not in great health. I believe this could have instalment higher than its predecessors: the director
been a big smash hit for Elvis if it had come along in cloes a better job than Cameron could ever hope lo do.
I 970-73 when he may have had more energy to put This is a fantastic chas mo\ie, even more so than T2
into the song, rather than 1976-77. ever was, and with T4 already \\Titten, I am eager to
If you don't already have a Jot of the songs on this CD see what will happen next in the saga.
then this is for you, especially as the technkal sound And no, I didn't miss Linda Hamilton as much as r
quality of the songs will be better than on pre\ious thought 1 would: this mo\ie has proved that it can do
releases. just as well, if not better \\ithout her presence.

3
Reviewer:
Jed Barker from the USA
Until this summer, I have been guilty of writing off the Harry Potter books as 'mere
children's books'. But after finally taking the time to read them, I realised what I have
been missing all this time. Sure, they are kid-friendly, but they are witty, clever and can be
enjoyed by even a college student like myself. And I am very pleased to say that they get
better and better with each instalment.
Order of the Phoeni r takes a distinctly dark tone that was hinted at in Goblet of Fire.
Harry is not a young kid any more, and yes, he is angry a lot, but with everything that he has
had to deal \\cilh, he has every right to be. There is, of course, Voldemort on the loose and
the Ministry of Magic trying to cover it up (a source of political satire in this novel) . There is
also a much-hyped 'death of a central character'. I won't reveal who the unfortunate person
is, but I was quite upset when Rowling killed him/her off. That is yet another testament to
her genius, the fact that she makes you care so much about her characters.
I thoroughly enjoyecl this book. Anyone with a sense of fun and imagination should. lt may not be a literary
masterpiece, but it doesn't need to be. It's just fun. And yes, it's long, but it moves so fast that you can hardly
believe that there are nearly 800 pages!
 Must-see I 07

b Listen and read again. Are these statements true (T) Writing
or false (F)?
Email invitations
The reviewer of the Elvis Presley CD thinks that:
1 Presley's music is very popular at the moment. IT]
2 Bossa Nova Baby has been remixed. D 13a Read emails A-F and match the three invitations
with their replies.
3 Moody Blue was a smash hit. D
1 an invitation to a meeting _ ; reply __
The reviewer of Terminator 3 thinks that: 2 a wedding invitation __; reply __
4 it has more action than the previous two 3 an invitation to stay for the weekend __; reply _
movies, although it is shorter. D
5 the funny scene in the nightclub was a A We're having a few people to stay for the
good idea. D weekend from 17-19 August and I was
6 Linda Hamilton should have been in wondering if you'd like to come. We're hoping
the movie. D it'll be nice enough to have picnics, go
swimming, etc. Let me know as soon as you
can, hope you're well, regards
The reviewer of the Harry Potter book:
7 used to think that Harry Potter books
were only for children . D B That's great news. Of course I'd love to come
8 doesn't understand why Harry Potter is to the wedding. You'll have to send me the
angry a lot. D wedding list. Or I should just buy you a surprise
9 admires Rowting's ability to create present?!
sympathetic characters. D
10 thinks that the book is too tong. D
C Hello there. I hope you're not too busy. Could
you possibly come to a meeting tomorrow at
Language live 10:30, to discuss the new book' I'm sorry it's
Making a social arrangement such short notice.

12a Choose the correct answers to complete the

conversations. D Thanks very much for the invitation. I'm afraid
I've arranged to go to my parents' wedding
1 A: 'm phoning to as { I'll phone to ask if you'd anniversary party that weekend, so I won't be
like o c me over for dinner. able to come. What a shame - some other time,
B: That sounds great. What time shall I come? perhaps?
2 A: I've got two tickets for Rejection at the cinema
on Saturday. Would you like to come? I Do you
like to come? E Yes, I think I can make it. I'll have to leave
B: /sorry I I'm sorry, I can't. It's my sister's birthday. before 12 :00 though, because I've got to be
on the other side of town for lunch. I hope
3 A: Great, can you give me a ring when you get
that's all right and look forward to seeing you
there? I when you'll get there? tomorrow.
B: OK, will do.
4 A: Are you free later? Do you want to go for some
food?
F I know it's a strange time to be sending email,
B: Yeah, I'd love tot I I'd.love! but I can't sleep! Jon and I have decided to get
5 A: What about meet I What about meeting at married and I wanted you to be the first person
Phil's flat first? I invited to the wedding. It's going to be in
B: OK, /'II see you there. / I'm seeing you there. Dublin on Saturday September 9th. I'll send you
a proper invitation in the post - but I do hope
6 A: Are you free I Do you free this evening?
you can come. If you're still awake, please reply!
B: No, sorry ... I'm having I /'II have dinner with
Cheryl.
b look at the emails again and underline useful
b ~ 7.5 Listen and check. phrases for inviting, and for accepting or refusing an
invitation.

c Write an invitation and show it to your teacher.

Language focus 1 2 Put the words in the correct order to make polite
requests.
Polite requests
1 me I you I Can I a I lend I pencil ?
Can you lend me a pencil?
1 In conversations 1-7, is B saying 'yes, it's OK.' or 'no,
it's not OK' to A's request? Choose the best answer, 2 here I I I mind I if I you I sit I Do?
Yes or No.
3 speak I please I more I you I Could I slowly ?

4 bag I minute I you I after I mind I a I Would I for I

looking I my ?

5 possibly I $20 I borrow I I/ Could?

6 mind I your I down I turning I Would I you I music ?

3a Find and correct the mistakes in the polite requests.

1 A: Is i~ all right if I close the window?
B: Yes, go ahead.
2 A: Would you helping me with my suitcase?
1 A: Can I pay by visa?
8: I'm sorry but I've got a bad back.
B: l'~aid we only accept cash.
Yes IV'!.!!) 3 A: Could I pass the salt, please?
2 A: Is it OK if I bring Susanna to the party? B: Yes, here you are.
B: Sure, no problem. It'll be nice to see her. 4 A: Would you to bring us the bill, please?
Yes I No
B: Certainly, sir.
3 A: Do you mind if I phone you back later?
B: I'll be out until three. Try after that. 5 A: Do you mind I go now?
Yes I No B: No, that's fine. I think we've finished.
4 A: Could you possibly have a look at my computer? 6 A: Do you mind getting me some milk?
B: Of course. 8: Of course not. How much do you need?
Yes I No
7 A: Could I possible have a look at your newspaper?
5 A: I'm going to be late home. Would you mind
feeding the cat for me? B: Of course.
B: Of course not. 8 A: Would you mind to answer my phone while
Yes I No I'm out?
6 A: Do you mind waiting for a few minutes? The B: I'm afraid I can't. I'm just going to a meeting.
doctor's busy at the moment.
B: Sorry, but I have to catch a train.
b ~ 8.1 listen and check. Then listen and repeat the
Yes I No conversations, using polite intonation.
7 A: Do you think you could come back later?
B: Certainly.
Yes I No
4 Look at situations 1-9 and complete each question Language focus 2
to make it polite.
will and shall for instant responses
1 You want to pay by credit card.
Can I pay by credit card?
6a Write full answers using I'll or Shall I... for offering.
2 You want to borrow your friend's camera. Add any necessary extra words.
Do you think _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
3 You didn't hear what your classmate said. You want 1 A: I forgot to tell Jack about the meeting.
her to say it again. B: I/ phone I him I you?
Could _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Shall I phone him for you ?
4 You've written a letter in English. You want your 2 A: I'm really thirsty.
teacher to check it. B: I / get I you I drink.
Would you mind _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
S You can't hear what your flatmate is saying 3 A: Hello, IT Support? My printer isn't working.
because of the radio. You want him to turn it down. B: OK I I I come over I have I look.
Would _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
6 You need ten euros. You want your colleague to 4 A: I think I'm going to miss my train.
lend it to you. B: Don't worry I I I take you I station
Do you think _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
7 You haven't finished your essay. You want to give it S A: This CD is great!
to your teacher a day late. B: I I lend I it I you I you want.
Do you mind if _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
8 You need to use your colleague's computer. 6 A: That old lady's having trouble with her bags.
Could I possibly _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ B: I I go over I help?
9 Your friend asks you to go to the cinema with her.
You can't tell her until tomorrow. 7 A: Can you give me some information about
Is it OK _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
holidays in Greece?
B: Certainly. I I get you I brochure.
Pronunciation
8 A: Sandra loves these sandals.
Polite intonation in requests B: I I buy I a pair I her birthday?

Sa 'tgl 8.2 Listen to the requests below. You will hear

them twice. Which one sounds more polite, A or B?
1 Do you mind if I sit here? [Al
2 Can we have the bill, please? D
3 Could you open the window, please? D
4 Is it all right to turn on the radio? D
S Excuse me, can you pass me my coat, pl.ease? D
6 Would you mind lending me €5 until
tomorrow? D
b Listen to the polite requests again. Practise saying
each one using polite intonation.

b ~ 8.3 Listen and check. Then listen and repeat the

offers.
7 Choose a sentence from each box, to make 6 Phoning someone's office
conversations for A and B. in situations 1-7. A: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The bleck one5 look really nice, Medem. Are they

comforteble? 7 At home in the evening. relaxing
There's a problem with the time of my flight, I'm A: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
afraid.
Is there anything good on TV tonight?
Hi! Nice to see you. Come in and have a coffee.
Are you ready to order?
Has Mrs Williams in the Accounts Department
returned from lunch yet?
I've got a problem with my shower. It isn't working.

OK, but I've got a meeting later so I'll need to leave

by 11. 8 Complete the conversations with the correct form of
Yes, I'll have the fish.
will or going to and verbs in the box.
OK. shall I see if I can change it for you? ge go see buy spend do visit
Yes, very- I'll take them. give walk throw
I don't know- shall I have a look in the newspaper?
Yes, she has. Shall I put you through? 1 A: It's Paul's birthday today.
I'll send someone up straightaway. Which room is it? B: Is it? I '// go and get him a card.
2 A: Do you want to take a taxi home?
B: No, I think I . It's not far.
3 A: Would you like to go out for a meal tonight?
1 In a shoe shop
B: Thanks, but I can't. Sue and I the
A: The black ones look really nice. Madam.
evening with my parents.
Are they comfortable?
4 A: I've just seen Mark go into the cafe next door.
B: Really? I haven't seen him for ages. I
_ _ _ _ in and say hello.
2 In a hotel
5 A: What are you doing this weekend?
A: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
B: I my brother and his girlfriend.
They're having a barbecue.
6 A: What are you doing this weekend?
B: I'm not sure. Maybe I a film.
3 In a travel agent's 7 A: We don't have any more bread.
A: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ B: OK, I some when I go to the
shop.
8 A: Are you running every day?
B: Yes, I a marathon next month.
4 Visiting a friend's house 9 A: That old pullover looks terrible. It's so old.
A: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ B: Yes, you're right. I it away.
10 A: I've got an old bike I don't use any more. Do
you want it?
B OK. I you £100 for it.

5 In a restaurant
A: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 Social life I 08

Vocabulary 10 Correct the wrong word in each sentence.

other
Social behaviour 1 As soon as they met again they hugged each "enother.
2 The company representative offered on paying
9 Complete the sentences with the correct form of a for lunch.
word/phrase from box A and a word/phrase from
box B. 3 No, we're just friends, we didn't go out in a date
or anything like that.
A
4 You live near me so I'll take you up on the way, -if
kiss hug go out shake take refuse you want.
share insist invite pick
5 I'm afraid I'll have to invite your kind invitation.
I'll be holiday.
B
6 Little Johnny! Come and shake grandma on both
on hotl:l cl:leeks up bill party home
cheeks!
hands drive date pay each other
7 It's not safe for you to walk round here at night.
Don't worry, I'll pick you home.
8 Ronnie's so mean. He never even offers to paying
when we go out.
9 Did you hear about that footballer who refused to
shake arms before the game?
10 You don't have to pay just because you're a man.
Let's shake the bill.

1 In my country, when two women meet they

usually kiss each other on both cheeks.
2 The show starts at seven so I'll you
- - - - - at six.
3 The food took an hour to arrive, and tasted awful,
so we to the bill.
4 Have you heard? Apparently Owen and Liz
_____ on a last night!
5 Ali and Sophie were so excited when they heard
the news that they _ _ __
and cried with happiness.
6 Jamie was so nice when we went out. He even
_ _ _ _ me at the end of
the evening.
7 Has Jenny _ _ _ _ you to her
_ _ _ _ on Saturday? We could go
together.
8 Do people usually _ _ _ __
when they do business in your country?
9 I said I'd get the bus, but he on
_ _ _ _ me to the party.
10 Is it common for men and women to
_ _ _ _ the when they go
out for dinner in your country?
Listen and read
Culture clash
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
11 a 'ml 8.4 Listen and read the article. Put the items a-h
in the order you hear them.
a dress D 1 2 3 4 5
b time-keeping D 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
c translation problems D 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
d getting to know people personally D
e advertising and marketing a product IT] 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
f calling people by their first names D 27 28 29 30 31
g business entertaining D
h giving gifts D

In Africa, a famous food company tried dinner party. They all bring gifts and relationships with business partners 1s
to sell its baby food by advertising during the evening they continue to more important. They think 1n months
it with the picture of a baby on the talk about their work. and years and not days and hours and
label They did not know that this 4 A sales manager in Hong Kong find Western executives 1mpat1ent.
particular country used labels only 1s angry because his workers are Socialising 1n different countries can be
to show a picture of the food inside! always 15 minutes late for work. He tricky. In Arabic countries, for example,
When Pepsico used the slogan 'Come makes a new rule that they all must people do not discuss business over
Alive With Pepsi' in Taiwan, they had come on time. meals Giving gifts 1s another potential
no idea that it would be translated problem . 1n the UK most people take
5 A Spanish secretary receives an
into Chinese as 'Pepsi brings your presents to a dinner party. but in many
urgent request to email a report to
ancestors back from the dead'. countnes this is not polite because 1t
the New York office before 2 I 3. She
Misunderstandings S<JC.h <1S these sends It on 1st March. suggests that you think the host 1s poor
about language or about culture are 6 You are having a meal with Chinese The Hong Kong story 1s true. The
sometimes comical but can also cause colleagues in Nanjing. After the workers started coming on time but
genuine hurt or anger Business styles meal you use the hot towel to wipe they also stopped exactly on time
and customs vary widely 1n different your hands and your face instead of working into the night as they
countries and what 1s normal m one used to do and left a great deal of work
How did you do? Did you spot the
culture can be completely unacceptable unfinished.
·cultural clashes·? Well, in the first
1n another. How wet: 1s your company The Spanish secretary was a month
s1tuation, French businessmen rarely
prepared? Try this short test. Look at late. She didn't rea,ise that in America
take ofl their ties even if the weather
the following situations. What mistakes the month 1s wntten before the day.
1s very hot The idea of the Amencan
have been made? whereas 1n Europe the day comes first
casua, Friday' where the boss is called
You are in Paris on business. In by his or her first name and people can Finally. 1n the Chinese restaurant 11 1s
a meeting 1t is very hot and you wear Jeans and trainers is a complete bad manners to wipe your face with a
suggest to everyone that they mystery to many other nationalities. towel. Chinese people use 11 only for
take off their ties and roll up their In Germany for example, colleagues their hands.
sleeves. often call each other by their titles and So how did you do7 Are you culturally
2 A Japanese businessman asks, surnames. (e.g Herr. Doktorl in the aware or do you need a course in cross-
'When do you want the report?' workplace. cultural relalionsh1ps7 Whatever you do,
Yesterday" answers the American For many Western countries. 'ttme is remember that your way 1s not the only
businesswoman money and good business equals fast way and 1t 1s important Lo respect other
3 In an Arabic country, a group from business. However. in some cultures people's customs
a British company are invited to a people consider that building good
 Social life I 08

b Listen and read again. Are the statements below true (T) or false (F)? 13a Correct the mistakes in each
sentence.
1 A famous company wanted to make food from babies. II]
2 Cultural misunderstandings can often be funny. D to
3 French businessmen usually dress formally. D 1 Men tend "shake hands when
4 People usually call their boss by their first name in Germany. D they meet and women tend to
5 In many Western countries, people don't like to waste time. D hug each other.
6 In Arab countries, there are special restaurants for discussing 2 It's consider rude to show the
business plans. D bottom of your feet.
7 In the UK, people bring presents to a party if the host is poor. D 3 It's unaceptable to touch
8 The Hong Kong workers did more work when they came in late. D someone's head.
9 In the USA. February 3rd can be written 2/3. D
10 In Chinese restaurants, different towels are used to wipe your 4 It's perfect normal to wear
jeans in an office.
hands and your face. D
S It's good manner to hold the
door open for someone.
Vocabulary
6 It's important saying sorry if
Talking about norms and customs you are in someone's way.
7 On the hole, it's OK to blow
12 Use the prompts to make sentences about the advice in the article in your nose in public.
exercise 11.
8 On the whole, it's acceptable to
1 French businessmen I tend I keep their ties on. men and women to share the
French businessmen tend to keep their ties on. bill when they go out.
2 In China I considered rude I use a hot towel to wipe your face.
9 Is bad manners to laugh
without covering your mouth.
3 Germans I not tend I call colleagues by their first names.
10 It's usually to take a present
when you go to someone's
4 In Japan I good manners I build relationships slowly I doing business. house for dinner.

S In many Arabic countries I unacceptable I talk about business

during meals. b Which sentences are true for your
country? Change the ones which
aren't to make them true.
6 In the UK I important I take a gift to a dinner party.

7 In Spain I not usual I write 2nd July as 7/2.

8 In the USA I perfectly normal I people I wear casual clothes on Fridays.

Listen and read
eBay
1a ~ 9. 1 Listen and read about eBay. Choose the best
answers to complete the sentences.
1 eBayis _ _ .
a a shop b a website c an office
2 The writer _ _ things on eBay. tm
a bought b found c sold
3 You can buy and sell _ _ things on eBay.
a lots of different b unusual c expensive
4 People _ _ can use eBay.
a in Europe b in the USA c all over the
world Yesterday I cleared up my house and I mean really
cleared up my house. The room that gave the most
results was my husband's 'office'. There I found: one
b Listen and read again and answer the questions.
right-footed walking boot, size 10 (he lost the other one
1 You want to sell something on eBay. What three somewhere), a garden badminton set, complete with
things do you have to do?
rackets and a net (we decided to get fit last summer
and played with it once), a set of Star Wars videos and
two small china cats someone gave me last birthday. I
2 You want to buy the following things. Which collected these and other 'finds', took them downstairs
category would you look in? and logged on to www.eBay.com: the answer to all
a a ticket for the 2002 World Cup Final our rubbish- or 'one person's junk is another person's
treasure.'
b a motorcycle
What is eBay? The simple answer is that it is the world's
c an apartment in Chicago most popular auction house. The website says, 'eBay's
mission is to provide a global trading platform where
d a pretty ornament of a cat practically anyone can trade practically anything,' - yes,
even one right-footed boot. People can sell and buy in
a range of over
3 How did people find out about the company before
1996? 300 categories,
including cars and
other vehicles,
4 When did a lot of internet companies have
problems? movies and DVDs,
sporting goods,
collectibles, travel,
5 Has eBay ever had any serious problems?
tickets, musical
instruments, real
6 Who was the first Chief Executive Officer of eBay?
estate, clothes and
shoes, jewellery
7 How does eBay make a profit? - the list goes on
and on.
8 Did the writer manage to sell everything?
The idea came from Peter Omidyar. Born in Paris,
Omidyar, moved to Washington when he was still a child.
At High School he became very interested in computer
programming and after graduating from Tuft University
 Language focus 1
e-Reader Defining relative clauses

The online buyer's guide 2a Match the sentence beginnings in A with the endings
in B. Then complete the gaps with who, which, whose
or where.

A
1 A leisure time activity is something [£]
2 A determined person is someone D
3 The Jim twins were brothers D
4 An archaeological site is a place D
5 A brilliant film is one D
6 A confident person is someone D
7 Kobe is the town in Japan D
8 A disappointing book is one D
B
a _ _ people have found important historical
buildings or objects.
in 1988, he worked for the next few years as a computer
b _ _ believes in their own ability to do
engineer. In his free time he started eBay as a kind of
something.
hobby, originally offering the service free by word of
c which you enjoy doing in your free time.
mouth. By 1996 there was so much traffic on the site
d _ _ karaoke probably started.
that he had to upgrade and he began charging a fee to
e _ _ knows what they want and works hard to
members. Joined by a friend, Peter Skol!, and in 1998 by
get it.
his dynamic CEO, Meg Whitman, he has never looked
f _ _ we expect to be better than it is.
back. Even in the great dot com crashes of the late 1990s
g _ _ lives were remarkably similar.
eBay went from strength to strength. It is now one of the
h _ _ people think is very good.
ten most visited online shopping sites on the internet.

If you think about it, it's a perfect internet idea. It sells b 1la19.2 Listen and check.
connections not goods, putting buyer and seller into
contact with each other. All you have to do is take an
3 Read the conversation about holiday plans. Look at
e-photo, write a description, fill out a sales form and
the relative pronouns in bold and bracket the ones
you're In business; the world is your marketplace. Oh, which can be omitted.
and of course for each item sold, eBay gets a percentage
A: We're thinking of going to Spain this year. You went
and that is a great deal of money. Everyday there are
there last year, didn't you?
more than 16 million items listed on eBay and 80 percent
B: Yes, that's right. Actually I've got some photos
of items are sold. (which) I can show you of where we went. It was
Mohacar on the south coast. A friend whose
Some of the more bizarre items up for offer have daughter went there last year recommended it.
been a piece of French toast, partially eaten by Justin A: Oh, someone who I work with has been to
Timberlake, advertising space on a man's head, a pair of Mohacar. It's a very quiet area, isn't it?
used false teeth, and 'Nothing' (the seller said he would B: Yes, the thing that I liked most about it was the
give the profits to a local university). relaxing atmosphere. It's a place where you can
forget all your problems.
One week later, I am the proud possessor of A: How do you get there?
a clean and tidy home and £11 O in cash. B: Well you can fly to Almeria, but that's quite
Someone even bought the boot. expensive, or you can take any flight which goes
to Malagar and drive east along the coast. I know
several people who have done that. Anyway, do you
want to see the photos?
4a look at the photos from les's holiday last year. Les is 4
talking about the photos. Join his sentences, using a
relative pronoun.
1

a This is a fish restaurant. We had excellent meals

there ...
a This is the apartment. We rented it ...
This 1s the apartment wh,ch!that we rented b ... and this is a local woman. I can't remember
b ... and these are the people. They were staying in her name.
the apartment next door.
and these are the people who were staying in 5
the apartment next door.
z

a This is one day. We went on a boat trip ...

a This is the sea. We had breakfast there every
morning ... b ... and these are the men. We borrowed their
boat.

b ... and this is the beach. It was right in front of 6

our apartment

a This is a market. It was open every Wednesday ...

a This is a beach cafe. It stayed open till three in
the morning ... b ... and this is me wearing a hat. I bought it there.

b ... and this is the man. He owned it. b Look again at your sentences in exercise 4a and
bracket the relative pronoun if it can be omitted .
 Stuff I 09

Vocabulary Pronunciation
How gadgets work Stress patterns in compound nouns

Sa Complete the conversations with the correct form of 6a Complete the table with the compound nouns in
the words/phrases in the box. the box.

scroll down hold down switch off digital camera

break down recharge restart internet addict dishwasher
touch (the) icon reinstall (the)software bodyguard personal trainer
unplug (not) work press electric cooker recycling bin
energy drink personal computer
A A: Good morning, Patricia speaking. How can I
instruction manual washing machine
mobile phone games console
help?
B: Hello. I've got a problem with my tablet
computer. I was working on a document this Stress on the first part Stress on both parts
morning and it 1crashed three times.
A: Have you tried 2 it?
. . .
laptop digital camera
B: Yes, several times.
A: OK, well I think the best th ing to do is
3
the . First, you need to ...
b ~ 9 .4 Listen and check.

B A: Good morning, Meccaphone, George speaking.

B: Hi! I hope you can help. My touch -screen
Language focus 2
phone 's gone dead. Quantifiers
A: How long have you had it?
B: A week. 7a Are the words in the box countable or uncountable?
A: You probably need to 4 the battery. If they are countable, are they singular or plural?
B: And another thing ... I can 't access the apps I've Write them in the table.
downloaded.
A: You need to access the downloads folder. Open
baAaRa chair children fruit
'settings' and 5 the menu
information jewellery milk money news
with your finger until you come to 'downloads'.
people person petrol pollution
Then 6 the and they should
potatoes price rice ring storm
be there.
sugar traffic vegetable weather
B: OK, thanks!
countable singular banana
C A: Good morning, Print Logistics. How can I help
you?
countable plural
B: Morning. Our photocopier 1 . Every

time we try to copy something, it 8_ _ __

uncountable
and stops working.
A: OK, 9 it at the wall, then
10 it.
B: Hang on ... oh, right, I've done that. b Choose the correct answers.
A: 11 the 'print' button while 1 The children is I ~ upstairs.
you switch it back on. Can you see a menu? 2 The fruit isn't I aren't ready to eat yet.
B: Yes, I see it. 3 The weather was I were very bad.
A: In the menu, 12_ _ _ _ 'restart'. That should
4 Who is I are the people behind you in the photo?
solve the problem.
5 Petrol is I are getting more and more expensive.
6 How much money is I are there in my account?
b ~ 9.3 Listen and check. 7 Is I Are the jewellery real?
8 The traffic was I were terrible.
9 I'm afraid there is I are no news yet.
10 The information was I were wrong.
Sa Sandra is trying to persuade Aileen to go to a party 9 Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.
but Aileen doesn't want to go. Match Aileen's of
comments 1-7 with a response from Sandra a-g. 1 Now my father is retired he's got plenty A time
Then complete the sentences with the words in the for his hobby: surfing the internet.
box.
2 l think the soup needs a few salt. It doesn't have
much taste.
3 There were too many people and too many noise.
so Jan couldn't see or hear the prime minister.
4 I don't think there's enough of food for 100
people.
5 Lisbon has got loads of good shops but there's not
much of parking space in the city centre.
6 There are plenty of tickets left for the afternoon
performance, but no many for the evening.
7 I want to thank everyone who has given me a lot
support.
8 There are plenty things to eat, so please help
yourself.
aAytl:iing ~ enough few got have
lots of many much no isn't of 9 We've got lot of friends who live nearby.
plenty couple 10 We haven't got some milk in the fridge.
11 There were loads things to do before the party
Aileen: started; fortunately David helped.
1 1haven't got anything to wear. ~ 12 Sorry, but I can't go on holiday with you. I've got
2 I've got _____ friends. D none money.
3 I haven't much money. D
4 There'll be too people. D
5 I never anything to say. D Vocabulary
6 I've got too homework to do. D Describing everyday objects
7 There enough time to get ready. D

Sandra: 10 Use they're both. they're both made of. they've both
got or they're both used for and a word in the box to
a You've got a of hours tomorrow
write a description for each pair 1-8.
when you could finish it.
b There's time - we don't need to be ~ batteries rectangular round metal
there until nine! glass sticking wool
c Don't be silly. You've got _____ you could
talk about.
1 shoes and handbags
d Come on ... you've got loads friends.
They're both made of leather.
e But you've got some really nice clothes.
2 a window and a wine bottle
f You only need for a taxi.
g Oh, but only a people are coming.
3 a knife and scissors

b ~ 9.5 Listen and check. 4 a towel and a book

5 sellotape and glue

6 an alarm clock and portable speakers

7 a ring and a plate

8 a jumper and a scarf

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A
Language live
Buying things 46 Broom Way
23rd February
11a Put the words in the correct order to make
questions.
Dear Andy,
1 help I I I Can I all I at ?
Can I help at all?
1
Just writing to say thanks again for having us last
weekend. \\'e both had a really good time.
2 to I How I pay I like I would I you ?
'l'he only thing is, I've lost one of my earrings: I
3 if I I I Can I right I isn't I back I it I bring I it ? know I was wearing it on Sunday and when we got
home, I couldn't find it. Perhaps it fell off while l
was playing \\ith the children in the garden.
4 those I get I How I with I on I you I did ?
_______ ?

5 for I to I delivery I I I Do I pay I have ? J don't know if you remember it. It's quite big, made
of silver, with a blue stone set in it. The earrings are
6 product I Have I code I a I got I you ? quite special o me b caus , th y were a birthday
present from Peter.
7 this I have I 16 / Do I size I a I you I in ? If you do happen to fmd it, 3_ _ _ _ _ _ _ lo
me? Ob\fously, 4 • Anyway, I'll
8 including I that I VAT I Is ? keep my fingers crossed!
Lots of love,
Ingrid
b Match the questions 1-8 with the responses a-h.
a No, you don't. Orders over £50 are
delivered free. [fil B
b Yes, they were OK. D 22 Prince Avenue,
c No, thanks. I'm just looking D Horbury
d Yes, that's fine. Just keep your receipt. D The Manager,
e No, it's not. D Sherbon Hotel,
f I'll have a look for you. D Vermont
g By credit card, please. D
h Yes, it's XU319. D 27th March

c ~ 9.6 Listen and check. Dear Sir I Madam,

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ you have found a camera
which I left in my hotel room last weekend. I was
Writing staying in room 201 from 21st-23rd. ! am almost
Formal and informal styles certain that l left the camera in the bedside cabinet.
6 since it is a very ex-pensive
12a Look at the two letters about things which have model. lt is a Nikon compact, in a black lcatllC'r case
been lost. A is informal and B is more formal. \\ith a red and black strap.
Complete the letters with the phrases in the box.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ by registered post to the
jl:lst writing to say above adclress. 6_ _ _ _ _ __
I don't suppose you've found it
I do hope it has been found
Yours faithfully,
could you post it
Jan Crompton
I would be grateful if you could send it
let me know how much the postage is
I will of course pay for postage
I am writing to enquire whether b Imagine that you have just finished a language
course in the UK, and you realise that you have left
something in a classroom. Write to the school to ask
about it. The address is: Success Language School,
Dewbury Road, Brighton.
Vocabulary 3 Complete the sentences with is/are/isn't/aren't likely
to and the verb in brackets.
Numbers and statistics
1 You 're likely to find (find) the food strange at
first.
1 a ~ 10.1 Listen and choose the number you hear. 2 We (not eat) until late, so
Then listen again and repeat the numbers.
have something now if you're hungry.
,@ 60% 3 Rooney (not play) on
2 15,025 50,025 Saturday.
3 1.5 million 1.5 billion 4 The news (be) bad. They
4 13°( 30 C think a lot of people were hurt.
5 1,045 km 2 1,450 km 2 5 You (not improve) if you
6 a profit of 20% a profit of 21 % don't practise.
6 We (sleep) much tonight.
They're having a party next door.
b Write the numbers in full.
7 Passengers (experience) long
1 47% forty-seven percent delays at the airport.
2 $12,265 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 8 Graeme and Shirley (not
3 15m2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ arrive) here soon, what with all th is traffic.
4 €305,000 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 9 Jo (have) a great time on
5 30°( _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ holiday. She certainly deserves a rest.
6 70 kph - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 The weather (get) worse, so
bring an umbrella.
7 10,000,000 - - - - - - - - - - - -
8 4.3 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Language focus 1
Making predictions

2 Put will {'IL} or won't in the best place in the

sentences.
won't
1 Don't worry. I /\forget!
2 Why don't you buy Meg this bag? She love it!
3 I know I win but I buy a lottery ticket every week.
4 Let me make a photocopy. It take long.
5 There be lots of food at the party.
6 The flight takes two hours, so you arrive at
10 o'clock.
7 Don't panic. The coach go without you!
8 I'm going to the conference in Lisbon. You be
there?
9 It definitely rain this afternoon. You can leave
your umbrel.la at home.
10 You probably have to wait a long time, so take a
book with you.

JI
4a Complete the answers with may well and a verb in the box. 6a Rewrite these sentences so that
they mean the same, using the
fif.ld cancel fail get married leave snow words in brackets.
1 Brazil are likely to win the
1 A: I've never done any salsa dancing before. World Cup.
B: In that case, you may well find it best to take some lessons. Brazil may well win the
2 A: Melanie seems unhappy in her job. World Cup. (may well)
B: Yes. She the company soon. 2 I'm sure we won't have time to
3 A: How long have Jon and Sylvie been going out with each other? do any sightseeing.
We _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
B: Almost a year now and they next year.
(definitely)
4 A: I am phoning to check my flight. It's BA 2517.
3 It'll probably rain before the end
B: Conditions are very poor at the moment and they
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ the flight. of the day.
It _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
S A: When is your driving test? (likely)
B: In two days' time. I feel OK about the practical but I 4 Perhaps my friend Mari will be a
- - - - - - - the written exam. famous actress one day.
6 A: It's very cold, isn't it? Have you seen the weather forecast today? My friend Mari - - - - - -
B: Yes. It later. (could)
S My boss is very unlikely to agree
b feml 10.2 listen and check. to the pay rise.
My boss _ _ _ _ _ _ __
(almost certainly)
5 Put the words in the correct order. The first word is underlined. 6 I think you'll recognise my sister
when you see her.
1 tonight I see I ill I definitely I Ray You _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
I'll definitely see Ray tonight. (probably)
2 probably I pass I Carlos I his I exam I won't 7 We probably won't get back from
the theatre before midnight.
3 stay I New York I decide I in I Teresa I may I to I well
We _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
(likely)
4 get I isn 't I to I ~ I job I likely I the 8 I'm sure that our teacher will
give us a lot of homework for
the weekend . _ _ _ _ _ __
S next I almost I ill I computing I year I do I certainly I a I course
Our teacher - - - ~ - - -
(almost certainly)
6 so I could I us/ late I don't I We I for I wait I be
b ~ 10.3 Listen to the sentences
and change them, using the
7 weekend I away I probably I We I this I go I won't
prompts given.

8 loads I are I on I There I the / likely I beach I be I to I people I of You hear:

9 won 't I Jamie I test I his I certainly I pass I almost

10 more I humans I are I Robots I than I intelligent I unlikely I You say~:_ _ _ _ __

become I to
Brazil may well win the
World Cup .
Vocabulary Language focus 2
Society and change Hypothetical possibilities
with if
7a Write i or!.
1 become more (+ adjective) _t_ 7 increase Sa Complete the questions about
2 decrease 8 deteriorate imaginary situations with the
3 goup_ 9 get worse_ correct form of the verbs in brackets.
4 get better _ 10 go down __ 1 If you .J!',!QQ._ (win) a lot of

5 fall 11 improve __ money, what would you

6 become less(+ adjective)_ 12 rise __QQ_ (do) with it?
2 What you
_____ (do) if someone
b Complete the newspaper articles with the phrases from exercise 7a. _ _ _ _ (try) to rob you
(More than one phrase is possible in each case.) in the street?
3 If you (break
down) on the motorway,
UK divorce rate improves _____ you
- - - - (get out) of the
The number of people who get dh·orced has 1
aecreased I fallen I gone car?
down to a ten-yrnr low according to the Office for aUonal Statistics. There 4 you
were 14.:J,600 divorces last year compared \\ith 158,000 ten years ago. It is - - - - (know) what to
the third year that tlw number of divorces has 2_ _ _ _ _ __
do if someone _ _ _ __
Unfortunately, however, getting divorced is becoming a habit. The numbPr
(cut) their arm badly?
of people divorcing for the second or third time has "J _ _ _ _ _ __
5 If you (know)
a friend of yours was
sharply. ll is now almost double the number of ten years ago. stealing money from his
company, _____ you
Equality at work? _ _ _ _ (tell) anyone?
The number of working women has ~ - - - - - - - dramatically 6 _____ you
in the last 50 years. In InfiO one in four married women went out to work. _ _ _ _ (feel) safe
Today, nearly three out of four clo so. walking home alone at night in
However. most employees in the lowest-paid professions are women.
your town?
Their con<lil ions of work have not• much, and 7 - - - - - you ever
_ _ _ _ (move) to
it is nonnal to work long hours for minirmun pay. In some cases, in
another country if you
fact, the conditions have 6 since the 1960s, ~ith _ _ _ _ (have) the chance?
employers demanding longer hours at difficult times. To balance this, it 8 _____ you ever
- - - - - - - easier for women lo climb to till' top of their _____ (eat) raw meat?
profession and the number of female managers, directors. top lawyers and 9 What you
doctors is significantly greater. _ _ _ _ (do) if you
_ _ _ _ (find) out you
Geniuses should not were going to have a baby?
get married 10 If someone _ _ _ __
Geniuses should not get married, accordi11g
(offer) you a free bungee
jump, what you
to Dr Satoshi Kanazawa of New Zealand. _ _ _ _ (do)?
~lale scientists tend to have their biggest
successes before their m.id<JOs and after that
their ability to invent or discover something
important rapidly - - - - - - -
.Just like male birds and aninulls, young men are competitive and want to
attract females; their creativity 9 during their 20s and
30s, but as soon as they get married and have farnilies, it begins to disappear.
·. . . - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Society and change I 10

b Match answers a-j with the questions in exercise Sa. 10 Use the correct form of the word/
phrases in the box to complete the
a If I was hungry enough, yes, I would. D sentences below.
b I think I'd probably tie something round it. D
c Oh yes, I'd love to have the opportunity to experience retire early take the day off work
another culture. D trust your more live
d No, I wouldn't. I'd lock the doors and stay inside. D take revenge not be cheap
e I might do it for the experience if I was feeling brave! D be taller start a business
f I'd cry with happiness and tell all my family! D be on fire worry less about my health
g I might tell another friend so we could decide what to do. D
h I'd probably just give him all my money and run. D 1 If I were rich, I'd retire early
No, I definitely wouldn't. It's too dangerous after dark here. D 2 If Rodrigo lost his job,
I'd travel round the world. [I]
3 James could go on that ride

c What would you do in the situations in exercise Sa. Write your answers
4 She would tell you her secret
using I'd, I wouldn't, I might, I could.

1 5 If someone did something

2 really bad to you,
_______ ?
3
4 6 If I were ill,
5
7 I might throw water over my
6
bed !
7
8 If you could live in another
8 country, where
9 _______ ?
10 9 We wouldn't go to this
restaurant
9a Complete the conversations with the correct form of the
verb in brackets. 10 If I could live forever,

A A: I can't decide whether to have the baby in hospital or not.

B: Well, I 1~ (go) into hospital, especially as it's your first baby.
A: Yes, you 're probably right. Pronunciation
B: Have you decided on a name yet?
A: Yes - if it 2 (be) a boy. we 3 (call) him
'll or 'd in connected
Tom, and if it ~ (be) a girl, Sara. speech

B A: Why aren't you going to your classes? 11 a /mil 10.5 Listen and write the six
B: Because they're so boring: I 5 (go) if they sentences you hear.
6 (be) more interesting. And I always get bad marks. 1 /'d move to Antarctica if
A: Well, that's not surprising: if you 7 (spend) less time 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
playing computer games and 8 (work) harder, you 3 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
9
(not have) so many problems. 4 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
5 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
b fi) 10.4 Listen and check. 6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

b Finish the sentences so they are

true for you .
Listen and read
Stuck on a desert island?

12a ~ 10.6 listen and read the website discussion and answer the
questions.
1 Who would be lonely?

2 Who would not enjoy the silence?

3 Who would miss food or drink?

4 Who would hate being on a desert island?

talkingpoints.com
Stuck on a POST4 MIKO,JAPAN

desert island? Hi,

r would miss Manga cartoons, the internet and Japanese
food, like nori, sushi and Japanese beef. I'd also miss TV
STARTED ON 23RD AUGUST BY STEVE 2
shows and shopping for clothes ... and my two dogs. In
POSTS 1-70F 42 fact, I'd miss everything.

POST 1 STEVE, USA POST 5 ROGER, UK

Hi everyone, I would miss my daily newspaper and listening to the news

What would you miss most and least if you were stuck on on the TV and radio. I'd feel very cut off if I didn't know
a desert island? For me it would be the changing seasons, what was happening in the world. If you gave me a radio,
especially the fall in New England. Sure, it would be then I'd be perfectly happy to live on a desert island for the
fantastic to have non-stop sun, but I'd miss the colours of rest of my life. What I'd miss least would be traffic jams in
the seasons. I guess this will sound stupid but I'd probably the city, particularly my journey to work.
miss the rain too! I wouldn't miss getting up at six every
day to go to work, though! What about you? POST6 JAYNE, CANADA

POST2 TOMAS, GERMANY Why hasn't anyone mentioned their family? I 'd be lost
without my husband and two kids. They're the most
Good question, Steve. I think I'd miss the pastries and important things for me. Maybe coffee, too. I can't get
different types of bread, and shopping at the local markets, started in the morning without a cup of black coffee. I
and sausages, although I suppose I could try and make wouldn't miss doing the housework. Just think, no more
my own. So, yeah, the food. I'd miss the food most. What deaning or washing-up ! And it'd be good to be able to
would I miss least? My mobile - I'd like to be completely relax as much as I wanted.
uncontactabie - at least for a little while.
POST7 JAIME, MEXICO
POST3 PAOLA, ITALY
· · · · · · · · · · · · · · - · · · · · · · · · · -· · · · · · · · · -· · - · -· · -· · · · · · · · · · · -· · It would have to be music. I couldn't live without
I would miss the company of people because I know my music!
I'd like to have someone to share experiences with. For
instance, if there was a fantastic sunrise I'd want someone I wouldn't miss going to school at all or doing homework!
to be there to enjoy it with me. I'm a sociable sort of
person and I'd go mad on my own. And I definitely
wouldn't miss junk mail - I hate coming home every
evening and finding a pile of junk mail in my post box .
 -
. . . . ; . _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Society and change I 10

b Are these statements true (T) or 14 Choose the correct answers to complete the sentences.
false (F)?
1 Homelessness I Pollution has increased as more people are living
1 Steve would be bored by on the street.
too much sunny weather. D 2 It's difficult to vote nowadays as ordinary people I the opposition
2 Tomas would probably parties are so similar to the government.
hate being alone. D 3 Since the start of the war more money has been spent on
3 Nobody would miss living tax-payers I defence.
in a city. D 4 The government shouldn't waste money on I reduce spending on
4 Paola hates getting letters. D improving parks when we have more serious problems.
5 Three people would miss 5 Hospitals have improved a lot since the government made
technology. D education I healthcare a priority.
6 Jaime enjoys school. D 6 The scandal involving the minister was just another example of the
pollution I corruption common in politics.
7 I think the government should reduce taxes for I waste money on
Vocabulary people in key jobs: teachers, doctors, etc.
Society 8 People were angry when they discovered the president had used tax
payers' I the opposition parties' money to pay for his holiday.
13 Complete the definitions with 9 Crime I Unemployment has reached 30 percent, which means that
words in the box. 3 out of 10 people don't have a job.
10~orruption. How can you judge someone by the
pell~tieA homelessness ~skin?
corruption unemployment 11 I think the wealthy I the poor should pay more tax, as they have
wealthy tax-payers more money.
racism healthcare 12 The government's new 'clean-air' law aims to reduce pollution I
poor education unemployment in big cities.

1 pollution :
dirty air, water, etc.
2 _ _ _ __
very rich
3 _ _ _ __
teaching and learning in school
or university
4 _ _ _ __
being without a place to live
5 _ _ _ __
service provided by doctors,
hospitals, etc.
6 _ _ _ __
being without a job
7 _ _ _ __
people who work and pay
money to the government
s _____
dishonest behaviour
9 _ _ _ __
believing that other groups of
people are different and not as
good as your own
10 - - - - -
having little money
1111

11 RWUl!S
Language focus 1 b Choose the correct alternative in each sentence.

Obligation and permission in the 1 Y o u ~ / areallowedto get more exercise.

You're not very healthy.
present 2 You can I mustn't register online or by phone, it's
up to you.
1a Rewrite the sentences, replacing the words in bold 3 Our teacher's very strict. We aren't allowed to I
with the correct form of is/are allowed to. can speak unless we raise our hand first.
1 You can't eat in here. 4 Candidates must I are allowed to present photo
ID at the start of the exam.
You aren't allowed to eat in here.
5 You don't have to I shouldn't talk to her like that,
2 You can walk on the grass.
it's rude.
6 You don't have to I mustn't make notes, but you
3 Is it OK for us to use a calculator?
can if you want to.
7 Passengers ought to I mustn't distract the driver
4 Visitors must not touch the exhibits. when the bus is moving.
8 You ought to I are allowed to let him know if
5 On Saturdays, we can stay up until ten o'clock. you're going to be late.
9 People in my country are allowed to I can't get
6 Children under five cannot use the swimming married until they are 18.
pool without an adult. 10 Residents shouldn't I are allowed to keep pets,
but only a cat or dog.
7 Can I hang pictures on the walls?
2a Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
8 It's OK for you to wear casual clothes.
~ should mustn't can
9 You mustn't use your mobile phone in here. can't must ought don't have
are allowed aren't allowed

10 Can we take photos in here?

1 You have to leave your keys at reception
when you go out of the hotel.
2 I think people spend more time
with their famities and less time at work.
3 Passengers to walk around the
plane when it is taking off.
4 Candidates to take a dictionary into
the exam, but they can't take in a grammar book.
5 You drive a car unless you're
over 17.
6 You look really tired. I think you to
take a day off.
7 Monday's a holiday so we to go to
school until Tuesday.
8 You ride a bicycle on the motorway
- it's very dangerous.
9 Guests have breakfast any time
between 7 and 9 a.m.
10 You sign your name in this book
when you enter or leave the building.

b ~ 11.1 Listen and check. Then practise saying the

sentences, paying attention to the weak forms .
3 Here are the answers to some questions about rules. Vocabulary
First decide if they are about a language class (LC),
a library (LIB) or a sports dub {SC). Then use the Linking words
prompts to make complete questions.
1 You can borrow four books at a time. LIB 5 Read the text and choose the correct linking words.
How many books I allowed I borrow I at a time?
How many books am I allowed to borrow at a time?
2 Yes, you can book two days in advance._
Can I book I aerobics classes in advance?

3 You're allowed to keep them for a week._

How long I allowed I keep books?
~----------?
4 Yes, first you take a short written test, then there's
an interview with a teacher.
Have to I take a test?

5 Yes, bring a passport-sized photo for your

membership card. __
Should I bring a photo?
Nowadays, science has made it possible for a couple
6 Well, if you miss too many, you won't get a
certificate at the end of the course. who can't have children to pay a woman to have
their baby for them. These 'surrogate' mothers sign
How many classes I allowed I miss?
a contract promising to give the baby to the couple
as soon as it is born, in return for a large sum of
money. ~ / Also, this business arrangement
Pronunciation does not always work well in practice and, 2despite
Modal verbs in connected speech this I as a result, there have been a number of 'horror
stories' in the newspapers recently.
4 a ~ 11.2 Modal verbs in connected speech. People have strong feelings on both sides. Some
say that it is every woman's right to have a child.
1 You can't park there. 1
' Although I What is more , a surrogate mother
2 ~----------------- can often save an unhappy marriage and make
3 ~----------------- some money for herself. ~Therefore I Despite
4 ~----------------- this , many people are against this practice. They
5 ~----------------- say that :although I besides they understand the
6 ~----------------- heartache of a childless woman, having a baby
7 ~----------------- is not an automatic right. They feel the whole
8 ~----------------- thing is completely unnatural and ~for this reason
I also should not be allowed. 7Besides I However,
b Listen again. Practise saying the sentences. lhey ask what will happen to the child when
he or she is old enough to know the truth. Th.is
could have a terrible effect on their mental and
emotional development. I feel that this last point is
particularly impo1tant and, 8therefore l whatismore ,
I tend to agree that surrogacy is wrong, or at least
that there should be stricter rules about it .
Vocabulary 8 Put the words in the correct order to make
conversations. The first word is underlined.
Crime and punishment
A A: exam I to I calculator I Were I a I allowed I the I
take I into I you ?
6 Choose the correct answers.
1 Were you allowed to take a calculator into
1 The murderer was sentenced to life imprisonment. the exam?
a murder b murderer c murdered 8: weren 't I No I we
2 When they received the phone call, they knew their 2
daughter had been _ _ __ _ A; did I answer I many I have I .l:::!IDY I questions I
a kidnapping b kidnapper c kidnapped to I you?
3 The took place at 3: 15 p.m. in the 3
Arnos Road branch of the bank. 8: three I We I do I in I had I hours I twenty I to
a robbery b robber c robbed 4
4 When the staff found the stolen camera in his bag.
Dave was arrested for _ _ _ __ B A: up I allowed I you I late I to I ~ I stay ?
a shoplifting b shoplifter c shoplifted 1
S The old lady was as she walked B: campfire I we I by I midnight I fuh I until I sit I
home on her own. the I could
a mugging b mugger c mugged 2
6 As they sorted through the mess, Judy realised the A: get I early I you I up I llid I to I have ?
_ _ _ _ _ had taken her favourite necklace.
3
a burglary b burglars c burgled
B: to I nine I we I~ I up I didn't I until I get I have
7 When the police discovered his alibi was false, he
4
was for murder.
a arrest b arrested c catch
C A: Australia I a I Did I have I Francoise I time I in I
good?
Language focus 2 1
8: six I week I to I she I work I No I a I days I had
Obligation and permission in the past
2
8: terrible I That's I
7 Paolo has just finished his military service abroad
and is talking about the rules and regulations in the 3
army. Put the sentences into the past. A: allowed I us I to I wasn 't I she I phone I And
4
1 I have to get up at 5:30 a.m.
I had to get up at 5:30 a.m .
2 I must clean my boots everyday. 9 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

must mustn't (x2) have to

3 I'm not allowed to have long hair. don't have to (x2) had to didn't have to

4 I can't email home. 1 You mustn't use your mobile phone in the
library.
S We can watch a movie every Saturday evening. 2 It's free to get in: you _ _ _ _ _ pay.
3 I missed my train and I wait half an
6 We are allowed go into town once a month. hour for the next one.
4 It's not a direct flight to New Zealand: you
_ _ _ _ _ change planes at Bangkok.
7 I don't have to pay for my meals.
S There were only two people in front of me in the
queue so I wait long.
6 Don't cry, Jessica - you _ _ _ _ _ play with Jon
if you don't want to.
7 You walk on the railway line.
8 I remember to post this letter.
 Rules j 11

Listen and read 1 \\'hen 15-year-old Mario Silva refusPd to cut his hair
Children sue parents because he wanted to look like his favourite film star,
his father pulled out a gu11 an<l threatene<l to shoot him.
'My husband had been telling Mario to get his hair cut
1Oa ~ 11.3 Listen to and read the four newspaper for the last two years and they had an argument,' said
stories and answer the questions. his \\ife. Veman<lo Silva was arrestee! aucl \\ill appear
in court next week. Meanwhile Mario has decided to
1 Who wanted separation from their parents? sue him and to ask to be fotmally separated from his
parents. 'I don't feel safe in the house an}more,' he told
2 Who did not like the way their child looked? our repmter.

3 Who liked the way their child looked?

4 Who had an accident?

5 Who was afraid of one of their parents?

6 Who was not in control of their own money?

7 Who had a famous son or daughter?

8 Who was successful in suing their parents?

2 A .Jamaican woman sued her parents after falling dO\rn
the stairs oft heir home d111ing a visit. Beatrice, who
was in her early 20s. said that her parents had been
b Match the numbers with the things they refer to. negligent because they 'failed LO look after the carpet
on the st,1irs.' As a result of 1he fall, she suffered serious
1 5 D and permanent injuries when she tripped over th<'
2 1,000 D carpet in August 2002. She was awarded $1,000 in
3 2 D darnagPs al a court in l(jngston.
4 15 D
5 1996 D
3 Ln 1996, 17-year-old Olympic gold medallist Dominique
a the number of years the father had been telling the Moceneau left home .incl asked to become a legal adult
child to do something and to be in control of her mm money. She said thal her
b the age the child was when he sued father, Uumiliu Moceneau, had taken all her winnings
and Jpft her with no money ,md that her parPnts had
c the number of jars of cookies
robbed her of her childhood by pushing her so hard
d the year the child left home to become a gymnast. After hearing her complaints,
e the amount paid for damages a Texan court granter! her independence from her
parents.

4 A Canadian actress is suing her par£'11ts for making her

fat. Tina St.owe, a well-known TV star in Canada. says
that her mother, Lisa, kept five jars of cookies in the
house in places where a child could easily fmd them
and used to make the situation won;P by telling her she
was prettier than the other girls in her school. Stowe
has said that her mother should have marrierl a more
suitable partner, preferably someone of a slinm1er build.
Stowe V1,i11 appear in court next month .

..
Language live B
Expressing and responding to opinions UPDATE
Oaffyd Evans, the Welsh singer, Is the
latest celebrity to speak out over the
11 a Put the words in the correct order to complete the conversations. tabloid press, following the recent
1 A: Children have an easy life these days. privacy scandals involving several UK
newspapers. Speaking in an interview for
B: say I that I do I why I you ? a music programme, he said, "Although
Why do you say t hat? I agree with freedom of the press, when
2 A: People who get caught shoplifting should be sent to prison. 'journalists' sit in a car outside my house
watching me, and I have to keep my
B: that I know I I I don't I about I my I opinion I In curtains closed, I think freedom has gone
too far."
it depends on what they steal.
3 A: It seems to me that people who come from broken families usually
become criminals. C
B: Well, I your I take I I I point NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lllltt]I

It's sometimes true, but I honest I be I realty I to I agree I I I don't Life is about to get even more difficult for
smokers in New York. after Ed O"Bden,
current mayor of New York, has announced
There are lots of examples where the opposite is true. a new municipal law to ban smoking in
4 A: I think he's innocent. public parks. Anti-smoking campaigners
B: mean I do I What I you ? have welcomed the law, saying it will allow
families to enjoy nature in a clean, smoke-
He was caught on camera! free environment.
5 A: In my opinion, prison never works as a punishment.
B: It never works? b Use the words in the box to
remember I to I You I have I that complete the conversations.

in some cases it's the only option to protect the public. te don't honest In but
about take mean
6 A: What do you think about this new law on immigration?
B: you I I I know I about I don't I I I but I think
1 A: You have 1 to
it's a bit harsh. remember that it's a
journalist's job to uncover
people's secrets.
b ~ 11.4 listen and check. Practise saying the phrases.
B: What do you 2 ?
Surely their stories should be
12a Match the newspaper headlines 1-3 with extracts A-C in the public interest?
2 A: 3 my opinion this
1 is an excellent idea. They just
SMOKING TO BE BANNED IN PUBLIC PARKS ruin the air for everyone else.
B: I don't know 4_ _ _ __
2 that. They're outside and this
is going a bit too far.
TAX INCREASES FOR THE WEALTHY
3 A: I 5 know about
you, 6 I think
3 if they've worked hard they
I CELEBRITY SAYS PRESS HAS TOO MUCH FREEDOM deserve their money.
B: Well, I 7 your
point but to be 8_ __ __
A I don't really agree. These
people are just born into
The government is to announce a. range of measures to money.
increase tax rates for the wealthiest 20 percent today.
Speaking at a press conference, new Minister of Finance Jeny Holdwell said, "For c Match each conversation with the
too long the weatthiest 20 percent have avoided paying more tax in this country, while news stories in exercise 12a.
the poorest members of society find it difficult to meet their everyday living costs."
Conversation 1: - - - - -- -
Conversation 2: - -- - -- -
Conversation 3: - - - - - - -
 Rules I 11

Writing
Checking for mistakes

13 Here is an opinion essay on restorative justice. The teacher has

marked the mistakes using the following code. Look at the code
and correct the mistakes.

" for a missing word

sp for spelling
wo for word order
vf for verb form
ww for wrong word

Restorative justice should be used more

often as a form of punishment. Discuss.
~(e,M;
1
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2
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3
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A 4
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5
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sp 6
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I\ 1
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8
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9
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10
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11
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12
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sp 13
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14
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15
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Language focus 1 2 Rewrite the sentences so that they have the same
meaning, using could have.
could have, should have. would have
1 Perhaps Kate's forgotten that we invited her.
Kate could have forgotten that we invited her.
1 Look at pictures A-F and match them with captions
2 It's possible that Elena ate your sandwich.
1-6 below. Elena _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
1 'Oh well, they wouldn't have had room for my 3 Maybe you left your wallet in the bank.
luggage, anyway.' D You _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
2 'What do you mean, you gave him your 4 Jason may have caught an earlier train.
sweets? I'd have hit him.' D Jason _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
3 'Darling, you could have hurt yourself.' D S Maybe they went to the wrong place to meet us.
4 'Oh well, it's not too bad - we could have lost They _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
everything.' D 6 It's possible that I was out when you called.
5 'I knew I shouldn't have gone to that I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
hairdresser.' D
6 'You should have told me your boss was a 7 Dave might have got stuck in traffic.
Dave _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
vegetarian.'
8 Perhaps you left the caps lock key on.
You _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

3 What would you say in these situations? Complete

the sentences with should(n't) have, and the verbs in
brackets.
1 You left your car in a car park without buying a
ticket. You have to pay a €50 fine.
I should have bought a ticket (buy)
2 You told your best friend Anna a secret. She told
your boyfriend Tom.
You (tell)
3 You've been waiting one hour for a bus because
you thought a taxi was too expensive.
~ ~~
4 Your colleague has made a decision without
discussing something with you first.
You (discuss)
S Your friend 's laptop was stolen from his car.
He (leave)
6 You cooked steak for a dinner party, but nobody
told you that Gerard was a vegetarian.
Someone (tell)
7 You stayed out really late last night, and now
you're late for work.
I (stay)
8 Your friend didn't study for an exam. and he failed.
He _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~
4 Imagine you are alive 100 years 6 Complete the sentences with a phrase from the box and the correct
ago. Make sentences about your form of the verb in brackets.
life, using would(n't) have.
could have (x2) couldn't have should have (x2) shouldn't have
1 I wouldn't have had a computer.
would have (x2) wouldn 't have
2 -----------
3 ----------- 1 Oh no. I've forgotten Marcel's address. I knew I should have written
4 ----------- (write) it down.
5 ----------- Z Why didn't you buy them that picture? I'm sure they
6 ----------- _ _ _ _ _ _ (like) it.
7 ----------- 3 We did our best to catch the train: we - - - - - - - (run) any
8 ----------- faster.
4 You - - - - - - - (listen) to Paul. You know he has some
5 Correct the mistake in each stupid ideas.
sentence below. S The room was a terrible mess when the men had finished painting it.
1 Why didn't you tell me about I (do) it myself.
her problem? 6 Look where you 're going- we were really close to that car. We
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ (have) an accident.
have said
I wouldn't "say what I did. 7 You were right not to tell her the truth about Brian: she
- - - - - - - (believe) you, anyway.
2 You shouldn't taken her book
8 Rupert - - - - - - - (be) a great pianist, but he didn 't practise
without asking first.
enough.
3 They still haven't confirmed 9 I like Kristin's new motorbike, but I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (buy) a
delivery. We could have sent it bigger one.
to the wrong address?
4 Rio really shouldn't have gived
up football. He was so talented.
S I wouldn't have stop to break
up the fight like Mike did. It was
too dangerous.
6 Fatih and Vera could have
known about the party. or they
would have come.
7 I know I should have to call you
sooner. but I've been so busy.
8 Thanks for all your help. I could
have done it without you.
9 In your position, I would backed
up my files first.
10 The doctor should have tell you
sooner.
Pronunciation 9 Circle the correct option in each
sentence.
Past modal forms in connected speech 1 If M a r c e l ~ /
d i d n ' t w ; r ~ he
7a ~ 12. 1 Listen to these sentences and choose the phrase you hear. was younger, he wouldn't be so
1 You should read I should have rea he instructions first. successful now.
2 We could walk I coul ave wa ed to the party. 2 Jitesh and Maria wouldn't have
been I wouldn't be getting
3 The hotel doesn't look very nice in the photos. I wouldn't stay I
divorced now if they'd tried a
wouldn't have stayed there.
bit harder in the past.
4 You could invite I could have invited Sarah to your party.
3 If you'd left a bit earlier, you
5 I think we're lost. We shouldn't turn I shouldn't have turned left at would arrive I have arrived on
the traffic lights. time.
6 That computer was so cheap. Why didn't you buy it? I'd buy I I would 4 We could pick you up I have
have bought two! picked you up on the way
here if we'd known you were
b Listen again. Practise saying the sentences. coming.
5 What would you be doing now
if you hadn't I didn't become a
Language focus 2 teacher?
6 If we hadn't missed I didn't
Imaginary situations in the past with if miss the plane we would be
lying on the beach right now!
8 Match the sentence beginnings in A with the endings in B. 7 If the referee hadn't disallowed
A that goal. we would have won I
1 If I hadn't forgotten my passport [sJ wouldwin the game last night.
8 The film would have been more
2 If Sara and I had stayed longer in Paris D successful if they had cast I
3 If we'd booked our theatre tickets in advance D cast more famous actors.
4 If Greta hadn't bought a new coat D 9 If you didn't walk I hadn't
5 If Malcolm had studied more D walked into the cafe at that
6 If my uncle lived near the airport D moment, we would never have
7 If it hadn't rained D met.
8 If you hadn't taken so long to get ready D 10 Where would you be I have
been now if you hadn't moved
8 here?
a she'd have enough money to pay her rent.
b I'd have stayed at his house on my way to Germany.
c I'd be on the plane to Tunisia.
d we wouldn't have had to queue outside.
e we could have taken the children to the zoo.
f we wouldn't have missed our bus.
g he wouldn't have failed his exam.
h we'd have gone up the Eiffel Tower.
1Oa Read the following newspaper article and answer b Use the prompts to make sentences about the story.
the questions.
1 If I he I not I decide I 'become something in life' I
1 Why did Prasad run away from home? he I not I run away.
If he hadn't decided to 'become something in
life'. he wouldn't have run away.
2 If I he I not I run away I he I do I an electrician's
2 What did his family think had happened to him? course.

3 If I he I stay I at home I he I be I an electrician now.

4 He I not I have I enough money to study I if I he I

A BRIGHT
not I work I as a waiter.

5 If I he I write I to his parents I they I not I think I

SPARK
he was dead.

6 If I they I not I see I the programme I they I still I

think I he was dead.

7 He I not I have I score I 86.5 percent I if I he I

not I work hard.

8 If I he I not I be I very clever I he I not I won I

the award.

Vocabulary
Problems and solutions
11 Match sentences 1-8 with t he endings a-h.
1 When he started getting headaches
after reading, @
2 We need to make a decision. 0
The family of an Indian boy who di appeared from home
3 I wish I had someone sympathetic 0
4 You can try and ignore the problem alt
cwo year · ago were amazed to ee him on TV receiving a
national award.
you want, D
5 Abi decided to trust her intuition and D
Pra ad Akkonan 's relatives had started to think the boy 6 Tom is the calmest person I know. D
must be dead when they aw him winning the award for 7 Astrid was losing sleep over her problem,
being lop corer in hi. exam.
8 I'm sick of this. We need to work together and D
Prasad ran away from home 'to become omething in
life' after his family forced him to enrol in an electri- a but it won't go away by itself.
cian's cour. e against hi wishes. b so she decided to talk it over with her mother.
He wenl co Bombay and then to Nangpur where he c Marco realised he had a problem with his eyes.
worked a · a waiter at a tea stall during the day, and stud- d sort it out once and for all.
ied at night. His family had 110 idea what had happened e who understood my concerns.
to him until they saw him receiving hi award for scoring f Do you want to go out or stay in tonight?
86.5 percent, the highest amongst millions of students in
g tell Paul the relationship was over.
hi Higher Secondary Exam.
h It's almost as if he doesn't have a care in the world .
Listen and read
The greatest romantic
films of all time

12a fim' 12.2 Listen and read about

three films and match each with
its title.
1 Doctor Zhivago _ _
2 Casablanca _ _
3 Titanic _ _

b Listen and read again and answer

the questions.
1 Where does each film take
place?
a

C
2 Each film is about three people.
Who are they?
a ~~~~~~~~~~­

b ~~~~~~~~~~~
C

3 Is the ending happy or sad or

both?
a ~~~~~~~~~~­

b ~~~~~~~~~~
C

A
One of the most beloved of American
films, this is a classic story of a love
triangle between two men and onf'
woman. It is the story of Rick Blaine
(Humphrey Bogart) who runs a
nightclub in a town in Morocco during B
World Wnr II. Rick's cafe has become The romance in this fllm is tragiC' because it is so intense and lasts for such a
a place where peop!P can get illegal short time. And because it is only a small part of a terrible and huge drama.
papers to help them to escape from A voyage on a ship going to New York brings together Rose, a high-class
Europe Lo the USA. One day, to Rick's 17-year-old girl, and a lhird-class passenger. Everyone who has seen this movie
horror, Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) walks remembers Kate \\'lnslet and Leonardo Di Caprio together at the bow of lhe
through the door of his cafe ('Of all ship, the ,,ind blm,ing in their hair and their hearts full of hope ('Jack, I'm
the gin joint.s in all the towns in all the flying!'). She thinks her biggest problem is to decid' whether to marry her rich
world, she walks into mine'). Rick and fiance or to leave him for her new love. We know that in the next three hours
Ilsa were lovers in Paris before the lhey wilJ both faC"e terrible clanger and that he will have to die so that she
war but he thinks that she left him. can live.
Their romantic feelings soon return
but Rick and Ilsa must face a painful
choice: should Ilsa go to the USA with C
her husband, Victor (an import.ant war The music is unforgettable. the photography is extraordinary and the romance
hero who needs her support) or should is moving. Against the background of the Russian Revolution, this is the story of
she stay with Rick, the love of her life? a doctor who is in love with two women, onP of them his wife and the other his
In the end Bogart makes the decision lover (Lara). Omar Sharif and .Julie Christie play the lovers who are separated
for her and does the hardest thing for and then brought back together again by war and destiny. Everyone suffers in
any man in love. He lets her go, in one this powerful but tiny human story and also in the bigger story of the events of
of the most famous goodbye scenes the Revolution. The film is about the choices people ha\'e to make between love
ever recorded on film, as he wipes and duty to their family and to their country. Eventually, Lara and the doctor
away her tears and says: 'Here's looking decide to part but the ending is not completely sad. Many years later we see
at you kid.' I hat their daughter has survived and the future for her looks more hopeful.
Writing c Write a letter to sort out the
problem below. Show your letter
A letter to sort out a problem to your teacher.

13a Lucy is talking to her friend Anya about a problem. Complete her Three weeks ago, you booked a four-
conversation with the words in the box. week course at the Best Language
School, 354 Liffey Road, Dublin DN6.
999ke4 received booking sent dates A week ago, you had not received a
paid write heard receipt or confirmation of your place
on the course. You phoned the school
and left a message on the answering
A: Hi Lucy. how are things with you? machine, but you have still not heard
L: Oh, hi Anya. good to see you. To be honest I'm a bit worried at anything.
the moment.
A: Why's that?
L: Well I 1 booked a flight to Mexico City on the internet the Before you write the letter, decide:
other week, it was just the kind of thing I was looking for. how many hours a day your
I2 by credit card and 3 the tickets a course is.
few days later. how you paid for the course
A: So what was the problem? (credit card I bank transfer).
L: When I looked at the tickets, the 4 were wrong! the dates of your course.
I checked my 5 and the travel agent had made
a mistake.
A: Oh no! Did you contact them?
L: Yes, of course. I 6 the tickets straight back, but that
was nearly two weeks ago and I haven't 7 anything
back yet.
A: Well I think you should 8 to them. They might pay
more attention if it's written down.
L: OK, thanks Anya. I'll do that then.

b Lucy has written a letter to sort out the problem. Read the letter and
put the sentences a-h in the correct order.

44 Barn Road e As you can imagine, I am very concerned

Nottingham, NS4 about this because I need to make other
arrangements for my trip, which I cannot
29th May
do until the dates are confirmed.
The Manager Eurotrips Travel Agents

f Several weeks ago I telephoned your office

Dear Sir I Madam,
to book a return flight to Mexico City,
leaving on 8th July and returning 27th July.
a A week later, I received my credit card
receipt and the ticket, but unfortunately
g I would therefore be grateful if you would
the dates were wrong.
look into this matter urgently.

b That was ten days ago, and I've heard

nothing from you since. h I immediately returned the ticket by
registered post, with a note explaining
the problem.
c You booked me onto a flight costing €975,
which I paid for by credit card.
Yours faithfully,
d I look forward to hearing from you. L Humphries

1!11
 Audio script
UNIT 1 RECORDING 1 UNIT 1 RECORDING 4
1 A: Do you like our new teacher? B: Yes, I do. A: I'm working in advertising at the moment.
2 A: Have you got the time? B: No, I haven't. 8: Are you? That sounds interesting.
3 A: Is it cold outside today? B: No, it isn't. 2 A: I don't get on very well with my brother.
4 A: Did you have a good holiday? B: Yes, I did. B: Don't you? Why's that then?
5 A: Was there a lot of traffic on the roads B: Yes, there was. 3 A: I've never seen the sea.
this morning? B: Haven't you? That's amazing!
6 A: Are your neighbours nice? B: Yes. they are. 4 A: We once shared a flat together.
7 A: Were you at the football match on Saturday? 8: Yes, I was. B: Did you? When was that?
8 A; Has your brother got a girlfriend? B: No, he hasn't. 5 A: I'm thinking of going to Spain this year.
9 A: Does it take long to do this exercise? 8: No, it doesn't. 8; Are you? Where exactly?
10 A: Was the film good? 8: No. it wasn't. 6 A: Our class was really interesting today.
8: Was it? What did you do?
UNIT 1 RECORDING 2 7 A: Annika went skiing last month.
8: Did she? That sounds fun!
1 Where exactly do you live?
B A: Dave and I both have the same surname.
2 Howdoyou~your~?
8: Do you? What a coincidence!
3 Have you gQ1 any brothers and sisters?
4 .!iQ. I haven't.
5 Which one would you like?
UNIT 2 RECORDING 1
6 Does your !!!Qther speak .u,glish? 1 It happened a long time ago.
7 ~ actually she does. 2 We stopped for lunch.
8 How was your weekend? 3 He travelled a long way.
9 What's your date of birth? 4 It looked strange.
10 ~ time do you usually get l!Q in the morning? 5 She reminded me to lock the car.
6 We visited some old friends.
UNIT 1 RECORDING 3 7 I phoned you this morning.
8 He changed his name.
Charlotte from Bristol
9 We practised our song.
My 'hero' at the moment is Ricky. We work together. I was thinking of
10 They opened their presents.
leaving the place where I work because of our horrible new boss. He's
11 The weather improved and we went out.
always in a bad mood and he never has a good word to say to anyone. He
12 We received a lot of emails.
also picks on young female members of staff. There's a girl called Kimberley
13 They repeated the news at ten o'clock.
who's terrified of him. Or at least she was. When Ricky joined us, everything
14 I answered all the questions.
changed.
First he covered for me when I was late back from lunch by telling the boss UNIT 2 RECORDING 2
that I was downstairs in the photocopying room. Then, a couple of days
later, the boss was standing at Kimberley's desk, shouting at her, telling I used to believe that countries really had their names written across
her she was lazy and would have to stay late to finish her work ... Anyway, them and that when you reached a border there would be red dotted
Ricky marched straight up to him and told him he was a pathetic coward lines on the ground.
for talking to his staff like that. Well, the boss was stunned to silence - he 2 I used to think that the trails that aeroplanes leave across the sky are
just walked off without saying another word and he's left us alone since created by the pilots leaning out of the windows holding a piece of
then. chalk. so they know where they've been. That's what I was told, anyway.
3 I used to have problems when I was trying to learn how to read a real
Dan from Newcastle
clock. My theory was that if an hour is longer than a minute, then the
I'm writing to tell you about my niece, Mary. She's only seven and she's in
long hand was the hour and the short hand was for minutes. I was
hospital at the moment She was in a bad car accident two weeks ago and
always late coming home ... or really early.
she broke both her legs. She's had one operation and now she's waiting for
4 I remember I used to be very scared of swallowing seeds when I was
another, then she'll have to be in a wheelchair for quite a while.Anyway, I
small. Once when I swallowed a lemon pip, I refused to open my
am constantly amaied by this little girl's courage. She never cries when she mouth in the morning because I thought that the branches of the
has an injection, and very rarely complains about the considerable pain that
lemon tree that had grown in the night would come out.
she must be in. When I go in to visit her she always has a smile for me, and
5 When I was about six or seven years old, I used to believe that a little
last time I went she was comforting another girt who was upset because her
penguin lived in my refrigerator and his job was to turn the interior
parents couldn't come and visit her. I've also noticed that she shares all the
light on and off. I used to sit and open the fridge repeatedly, trying to
chocolates and toys that people have given her with the other children in her catch him doing it.
ward. I don't know how many adults would be as generous as that!
6 For some reason, I used to think that there was a big red button in the
Annette from Leeds middle of the president's desk, and if he pressed it the whole world
I'm hoping that by writing to you, I might be able to get in touch with my would explode. I also thought that it wasn't very well guarded, and I
'hero' again. I don't know him - I don't even know his name - but what he did always worried that he would accidentally lean on it.
was unbelievably kind and honest. I went shopping at my local supermarket 7 One time when I was about to pour a drink from a bottle of diet coke,
last Friday, and I met an old friend at the checkout desk. We chatted for my sister said 'You know, diet coke turns you into a skeleton if you're
a while, then I loaded up the car and came home. It was only then that I not fat.' I was terrified. Unfortunately for me, her lie worked and I
realised I'd lost my purse: I thought maybe I'd dropped it in the car park. I didn't drink any diet drinks until I was in my teens.
started to panic when I also remembered that I had quite a tot of money in it. 8 When I was a child, I couldn't understand how a radio made in Japan
Then someone knocked at the door and it was a complete stranger, holding could play songs in Spanish and English. If they are made in Japan, they
out my purse! He said he was in the queue behind me at the supermarket should just be able to play Japanese songs.
checkout and that's where he found my purse. He got my address from my 9 During my first few years at school, I kept hearing that 'teachers have
driving licence. I was so grateful. but I didn't know what to say. Anyway, he eyes in the back of their heads' so I thought that when someone became
just walked off, and I haven't been able to thank him property. a teacher, they had to have an operation to get an extra set of eyes! I
also wondered why a lot of lady teachers had long hair. What's the point
of having eyes in the back of your head if you keep covering them up?
10 I used to believe (and still do actually!) that animals could watch TV Storm Chasing
and understand what they were seeing. I had a rabbit that just sat near Witness spectacular explosive thunderstorms, lightning and tornadoes. Come
the screen, staring at it while the show was on, but would look away or with us as we follow the storm and get as close as we can, to give you the
do something else when the ads came on. Now my two dogs act in the most exciting experience. Our vans are equipped with the latest storm-chasing
same way - they sit with me and watch TV, but then start to yawn and technology, like our Weather Radar System, In-Motion Satellite Tracking
stretch during the ads - except dog food commercials, of course! System, and lightning Display System that shows storms and lightning up
to SOO kilometres away.We travel as far as necessary to see the tornadoes:
UNIT 2 RECORDING 3 the chase could take you anywhere in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas or Eastern
When you argue with a friend, do you forget about it quickly and stay Colorado.
friends? May and June only.
2 Do you find it easy to remember people's names? Six days for $2,400.
3 When did you last forget someone's birthday?
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10 What sort of things do people have to remind you to do?
Earn an Aquanaut certificate while enjoying unlimited diving for certified
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I was getting dressed when Guy phoned and said he was ill, so I decided to even have your underwater wedding here.
go by train. Unfortunately, while I was talking to Guy on the phone, the cat All year round. From $325 per night.
walked over my shirt so I had to iron another one. When I was walking to the
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UNIT 3 RECORDING 1 and Mako sharks.
Seven-Day Live-Aboard Expeditions: October to November from $2,380.
Unusual holidays
The legendary Ghan Opal Safari
UNIT 3 RECORDING 2
This is an extraordinary five-day journey from Adelaide on the south coast
to Alice Springs, with an overnight tour to Coober Pedy, where 70 percent of 1 My city is a lot Qigger than it was 20 years ago.
the world's opals are mined. The Ghan Is one of Australia's most luxurious 2 Peru is the third !fil:gest country in South America.
trains: you will be travelling across a hostile landscape of desert, salt lakes, 3 Australian English is similar to British English.
mountains and hot springs, but in true comfort whether you travel first class 4 The shops here are not as gQQg as in my country.
or not. At Coober Pedy, the temperatures are so extreme (up to SO"C during S There were ~er cars here in the past.
the day and 0°( at night) that all the houses are built underground as well as 6 My language is very different from English.
the mines. You stay at the Desert Cave Hotel, where the rooms have been cut
out of the rock. UNIT 3 RECORDING 3
Tours are throughout the year and cost $952. 1 Do you know when the next bus goes to Central Park?
2 Could you tell me what time the train arrives?
The Final Frontier: 3,400 kph
3 Do you know how much it will cost?
Journey to the edge of space in a Russian Foxbat jetfighter.Arrive in Moscow 4 Do you know where I have to change?
and spend a day training and preparing for the flight. Then travel at more 5 Could you tell me which platform the train to Paris goes from?
than twice the speed of sound, to over 24,000 metres above the Earth. Join 6 Do you know which bus this is?
those few free spirits that have already experienced this journey to the edge 7 Do you know when the next one is?
of space. At about 32 kilometres above the ground, the curvature of the earth 8 Could you tell me how I get to the airport?
comes dramatically into view. In the cockpit of a Russian MiG-25 military
fighter plane, you're aboard the fastest combat aircraft in the world. UNIT 4 RECORDING 1
limited dates. Contact us direct for details and cost. It was my birthday yesterday: I'm 14 years old. Some people say I'm lucky but
Wilderness Husky Adventure I don't think so. Imagine, in my life I've been to eight different schools and I've
never stayed anywhere long enough to make a best friend.We've lived in so
Head up to Lapland and experience the thrill of a husky sledging expedition.
many different houses that I can't remember some of them. In fact, last year
Drive your own team of huskies and stay overnight in a traditional wooden
we moved house three times. It's true, there are some good things. I've met
lodge, where you can relax and enjoy a traditional sauna. Drive a snowmobile,
some really famous people and we've had some great holidays - I've been
and with luck see the famous northern lights (aurora borealis), a wonderful
to Disneyland at least four times, but never with mum and dad. When I was
natural display of green, red and purple lights in the sky.
young. I always had a nanny, and she took me on holiday. I'm staying with my
Finish your trip by staying in the lcehotel - a hotel made completely of ice! aunt and uncle at the moment because my dad's making a film in France and
This is a really unforgettable and unique short break. my mum's gone to Los Angeles.
December to April Three nights for $2,300.
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UNIT 4 RECORDING 2 UNIT 5 RECORDING 2
1 The film started ten minutes ago. Gemma
2 Did Stefano come to class yesterday?
I absolutely love music and listen to it all the time, even when I go jogging. Of
3 I've done all the exercises in this unit so far.
course I have to look after my voice. I do exercises for three hours every day
4 She's only seen her brother twice in the last ten years.
and I take lots of vitamin C. If I get a sore throat. I go straight to bed and rest
5 I started learning English in 2010.
I usually try to get at least eight hours sleep a night anyway.... As for my job
6 He's lived here since 2005.
- you really can't be shy in this kind of wort. and you have to be very patient
7 What was your favourite game when you were young?
because sometimes we practise for hours before we get it right. When we're
on tour, we work for several weeks with no breaks and you can get really tired.
UNIT 4 RECORDING 3 For relaxation, whenever I get a holiday, I go straight to a sunny beach. but the
I've been looking for a flat for about a month. thing I enjoy the most is the great feeling you get from a live audience.
2 They've played ten games since August.
Raoul
3 She's only been here for a couple of minutes.
4 I've been writing this report since 11 o'clock. Well, my work's really quite stressful. Most people think you spend your
5 I've been living in Canada since I was eight day chopping vegetables and stirring soup, but it's not that simple. You
6 He went to Braiil a couple of months ago. have to be really careful with the food and keep everything very clean. The
big problem is my boss - he shouts at me all the time - even, for example,
UNIT 4 RECORDING 4 if I forget to wash up one plate - I just can't do anything right sometimes.
Actually, I'm hoping to find a new job soon because I don't get much time
Johnny Depp Born: June 9, 1963 off. I'd like to have more weekends free, to see friends and to spend more
Where: Owensboro, Kentucky time with my two little boys. You know, it's strange spending all day with
Rare among American actors, Depp has made a name for himself, effortlessly food - when I go home I just want to eat a sandwich or a bag of chips and
switching between mainstream Hollywood movies and more 'out of the I'm terribly critical when I eat in a restaurant.
ordinary' projects. Talking about his choice of roles. he once said: 'With Frank
any part you play, there Is a certain amount of yourself in it. There has to
be, otherwise it's not acting. It's lying.' Highlights of a richly diverse career Well, I first got interested because I loved doing them so much myself - I
include Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow and Pirates of the Caribbean. used to do at least one every day. I suppose I've got the right kind of mind
really - I enjoy playing around with punles, especially word punles. So I sent
Depp dropped out of school at 16 to concentrate on a career In music, a couple in to a local newspaper and was really surprised when they asked
playing the guitar (he played with more than 20 bands). However, his musical me for more. I suppose it is a strange way to spend your day - surrounded
career failed to take off, and he found himself selling pens over the phone to by dictionaries and books, but it's great that I can organise my own time, so I
pay the bills. His lucky break came when make-up artist Lori Allison, to whom try to finish by two and then I can take my dog for a walk. It's very satisfying
he was briefly married, introduced him to Nicolas Cage.Although at first they though - I love the feeling after I've thought of the final due, and it all fits
did not like each other, they later became good friends and Cage persuaded together. It's also really nice when people write to me and thank me.
him to try acting. Depp signed on with Cage's agent, and made. his feature
film debut in Wes (raven's horror film Nightmare on Elm Street, in which the Funny really, because I'm just doing what I like.
character he played was eaten by his bed. After that. he had his first screen Megan
leading role in Private Resort. People sometimes ask me if I forget which country I'm in or what time of day
Depp went on to achieve teen idol status In the TV series 21 Jump Street, but it is, but I guess I've got used to it. Last week I was in London and tomorrow
after four seasons, he wanted out. with the hope of making the transition I'm going to Hong Kong. I'm based in Bahrain, and I have a small apartment
to the big screen. He starred in Cry-Baby, followed by Tim Burton's Edward there. although I sometimes don't spend more than seven or eight days a
Scissorhands, after which he went on to win considerable critical acclaim in month there. The thing I like most about my job is the contact with the people
Ed Wood, a reunion with Burton. Depp made his feature directorial debut with from different cultures. The idea that it's a glamorous job is a bit of a clich~
The Brave in 1997, a film he also co-wrote and starred in. Premiering at the - you spend a lot of your time handing out food and drinks and clearing up
Cannes film Festival. the film also featured Marlon Brando, but earned mostly people's rubbish. I certainly don't feel very glamorous at two in the morning!
negative reviews, with most critics blaming its weak script Sleepy Hollow Actually, there are a lot of things that we're trained to do that people don't
teamed him with director Burton yet again, before he starred in Ted Demme's realise - like fight fires, deliver babies. survive in the desert or ocean.
Blow, and appeared in the thriller From Hell, about Jack the Ripper.
Off screen, his good looks and 'bad boy' image (he was once arrested for UNIT 5 RECORDING 3
attacking intrusive paparazzi with a wooden plank) have earned him a lot of
media attention. He was voted one of the SO most beautiful people in the wortd A: Good afternoon, Henderson Insurance, Pam speaking. How can I help?
by People magazine in 1996. He has also had his fair share of celebrity romances. B: Good afternoon, I'd like to speak to Mrs Leeson, please.
When his engagement to EdwardScissorhands co-star Winona Ryder ended, he A: Just a moment, I'll put you through.
had a tattoo (one of about 13), which said 'Winona Forever', altered by laser C: Hello, Mrs Leeson's office, Sandy speaking.
to get rid of the last two letters of her name. His relationship with model Kate B: Hello, could I speak to Mrs Leeson, please?
Moss also ended abruptly in 1998, when he started dating French singer-actress C: I'll just see if she's available. Can I ask who's calling?
Vanessa Paradis. They now have two children, Lily-Rose Melody and Jack. B: Jo Spinelli.
C: One moment. please. Hello, I'm afraid she's not in the office at the
More recent work has included Pirates of the Caribbean with Geoffrey Rush,
moment.
Once Upon A Time In Mexico, Alice in Wonderland and Dark Shadows.
B: OK, could you ask her to call me back?
C: Certainly. Could I take your number?
UNIT 5 RECORDING 1 B: Yes, it's 4442 123 4Sl .
7 failure
C: Right, I'll get her to call you back as soon as she comes in.
succeed
2 experience 8 imagine B: Thank you. Goodbye.
3 productive 9 experienced C: Goodbye.
4 profitable 10 improvement
5 distraction 11 knowledgeable
6 imagination 12 know
UNIT 6 RECORDING 1 UNIT 7 RECORDING 1
She'd remembered to call her mum. A Well done Channel 10 for the brilliant series City Mysteries.The acting
2 I found the one I was looking for. was amazing and the stories didn't try too hard - genuinely interesting
3 I'd heard you were in town. without trying to be too shocking. I was so disappointed when it finished.
4 John had left the book in the car. Are there plans for a new series?
S We thought about staying at home. B I'm rather confused about ABC's policy on not showing violence before
6 I'd booked the table for six o'clock. 9 pm. I watched The Precinct at 8.30 p.m. last Thursday and was shocked
7 He emailed me last week. at the amount of violence shown. I must say I'm quite annoyed with ABC
8 We'd met in a restaurant. for making my ten-year-old daughter sit through this.
UNIT 6 RECORDING 2 C I was really pleased when I saw that Celebrity Spot was back on SBS.
I always look forward to the programme because it has such inspiring
He told me his name was Sam Boyd, but I found out later that his real name guests. However, last Friday's show was very disappointing - the
is Michael Rackham. interviewer asked such stupid questions and hardly gave Rihanna a chance
He said he lived in Los Angeles and that he was an actor but actually he had to speak!
never had a job or a permanent address. The worst thing was that he said
he wasn't seeing anyone and that he had never been married, but the police UNIT 7 RECORDING 2
records showed that he already has three 'wives'; one in Texas, one in Turkey
A: I bet Tessa was happy about her exam results.
and one in Austria. And as for the woman in Florida, he said that he had been
B: Oh yes, she was absolutely delighted.
engaged to; we found out later that he was talking about his sister who lives
there! He told me he would be in the UK on business in March. He'll get an 2 A: I'm not going in - the water's freezing!
B: Oh come on, it's not that cold.
unwelcome surprise then. The police will be waiting for him!
3 A: You're not frightened of spiders, are you?
B: Oh yes I am - absolutely terrified, in fact.
UNIT 6 RECORDING 3 4 A: Have you seen the ridiculous outfit that Roberta's wearing?
1 Where are you from? B: Oh yes, she does look a bit silly, doesn't she?
2 Are you here on holiday? S A: I thought there were some really hilarious moments in that film.
3 Are you travelling alone? B: Did you? I didn 't think it was that funny.
4 Did you pack your suitcases yourself? 6 A; And now to the sad news about Ernie Hope.
S Have you been to the USA before? B: Yes, his death will be a tragic loss for the entertainment industry.
6 How long will you be in the country? 7 A: I was astonished when Will told me about his divorce.
7 Do you know anyone in San Francisco? B: I know, it was a surprise, wasn't it?
8 Where are you going to stay? 8 A: You look hot - do you want a cold drink?
9 How much money do you have with you? B: Yes, please, it's absolutely boiling outside.

UNIT 6 RECORDING 4 UNIT 7 RECORDING 3

The top joke in the UK 1 terrified excellent
2 astonished awful
A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says, 'That's the ugliest
3 boiling furious
baby I've ever seen!' The woman is furious. She says to a man sitting next to
4 exhausted delighted
her, 'The driver was extremely rude to me.' The man says, 'Go and speak to
him. Go ahead, I'll hold your monkey for you.'
s excellent hilarious
6 awful freezing
The top joke in Northern Ireland 7 hilarious ridiculous
A doctor says to his patient, 'I have bad news and worse news.' 'Oh dear, 8 terrible furious
what's the bad news?' asks the patient The doctor replies, 'You only have 24
hours to live.' 'That's terrible,' says the patient. 'How can the news possibly be UNIT 7 RECORDING 4
worse?' The doctor replies, 'I've been trying to contact you since yesterday.'
The top joke in Canada More of the King's top tunes and a follow up to last year's smash hit album
When the space organisation NASA first started sending up astronauts Elvis Number Ones, released at a time when the King's popularity is at
they discovered ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To solve the an all time high. Two tracks stand out from the nonn: a curious remix of
problem, NASA scientists spent ten years and $12 billion to develop a pen Rubberneckin', and an unreleased version of I'm a Routabout. Both songs are
that would write in zero gravity, upside down, under water, on all types of enjoyable to listen to, but not strong enough to be hits.
surface, and at temperatures ranging from below freezing to 300°C. The The rest of the album sounds like many an Elvis compilation of the last two
Russians used a pencil and a half decades, with plenty of old classics and fans' favourites. Some of
The top joke in Germany the highlights which non-fans as well as fans may enjoy are: Loving You, I
Need Your Love Tonight, Bossa Nova Baby (potential remix material here?),
Ageneral noticed one of his soldiers behaving strangely. The soldier used to Always On My Mind and Moody Blue. Moody Blue is a very good song,
pick up every piece of paper that he saw, look at it, and say, 'That's not it'This although recorded at a time when Elvis was not in great health. I believe this
went on for some time until the general arranged for a psychologist to see could have been a big smash hit for Elvis if it had come along in 1970-73
the man.The psychologist decided that the man was crazy and wrote a letter when he may have had more energy to put into the song, rather than
to say he should leave the army. The soldier picked it up. smiled and said. 1976-77.
'That's itl'
If you don't already have a lot of the songs on this CD then this is for you,
The top joke in the world especially as the technical sound quality of the songs will be better than on
Two New Jersey hunters are out in the woods when one of them falls down. previous releases.
He doesn't seem to be breathing and he looks very white. The other man
takes out his phone and calls the emergency services. 'My friend is dead!
What can I do?'The operator says, 'Calm down. I can help. First go and make
sure he is dead.' There is a silence, then a shot is heard. Back on the phone, the
man says, 'OK, what next?'
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2 8 A: Would you mind answering my phone while I'm out?
This movie is far too short when you compare it to its predecessors, but in its B: I'm afraid I can't. I'm just going to a meeting.
109 minutes you get more action than the first two movies combined, and
you also get a great story. UNIT 8 RECORDING 2
The effects are second to none, which you expect with a Terminator movie 1 Do you mind if I sit here?
and the pace starts at a blinding speed and never slows.There are some great 2 Can we have the bill, please?
moments of continuity from the first two movies and one or two cameos 3 Could you open the window. please?
and returns of past characters. The movie is also not afraid to have its funny 4 Is it all right to turn on the radio?
moments, such as Amie walking into a nightdub naked on ladies· night in search 5 Excuse me, can you pass me my coat, please?
of clothing. The scene also gives some light relief from the movie's otherwise 6 Would you mind lending me €5 until tomorrow?
somewhat negative feel as humanity rolls closer to impending disaster.
While I may sound a little unpopular, I rate this instalment higher than its UNIT 8 RECORDING 3
predecessors: the director does a better job than Cameron could ever hope to A: I forgot to tell Jack about the meeting.
do. This is a fantastic chase movie, even more so than T2 ever was, and with B: Shall I phone him for you?
T4 already written, I am eager to see what will happen next in the saga. And 2 A: I'm really thirsty.
no, I didn't miss Linda Hamilton as much as I thought I would: this movie has 8: I'll get you a drink.
proved that it can do just as welL if not better, without her presence. 3 A: Hello, IT Support? My printer isn't working.
3 8: OK. I'll come over and have a look.
4 A: I think I'm going to miss my train.
Until this summer, I have been guilty of writing off the Harry Potter books B: Don't worry, I'll take you to the station
as 'mere children's books'. But after finally taking the time to read them, I s A: This CD is great!
realised what I have been missing all this time. Sure, they are kid-friendly, B: I'll lend it to you if you want.
but they are witty. clever and can be enjoyed by even a college student like 6 A: That old lady's having trouble with her bags.
myself. And I am very pleased to say that they get better and better with 8: Shall I go over and help?
each installment. Order of the Phoenix takes a distinctly dark tone that was 7 A: Can you give me some information about holidays in Greece?
hinted at in Goblet of Rre. Harry is not a young kid any more, and yes, he is B: Certainly. I'll get you a brochure.
angry a lot, but with everything that he has had to deal with, he has every 8 A: Sandra loves these sandals.
right to be.There is. of course, Voldemort on the loose and the Ministry of 8: Shall I buy her a pair for her birthday?
Magic trying to cover it up (a source of political satire in this novel). There
is also a much-hyped 'death of a central character'. I won't reveal who the UNIT 8 RECORDING 4
unfortunate person is, but I was quite upset when Rowling killed him I her
off. That is yet another testament to her genius. the fact that she makes you Culture clash
care so much about her characters.
In Africa, a famous food company tried to sell its baby food by advertising it
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Anyone with a sense of fun and imagination with the picture of a baby on the label They did not know that this particular
should. It may not be a literary masterpiece, but it doesn't need to be. It's just country used labels only to show a picture of the food inside! When Pepsico used
fun. And yes, it's long, but it moves so fast that you can hardly believe that the slogan 'Come Alive With Pepsi' in Taiwan, they had no idea that it would be
there are nearly 800 pages! translated into Chinese as 'Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the dead.'
Misunderstandings such as these about language or about culture are
UNIT 7 RECORDING 5 sometimes comical but can also cause genuine hurt or anger. Business
A: I'm phoning to ask if you'd like to come over for dinner. styles and customs vary widely in different countries and what is normal in
B: That sounds great. What time shall I come? one culture can be completely unacceptable in another. How well is your
2 A: I've got two tickets for Rejection at the cinema on Saturday. Would company prepared? Try this short test Look at the following situations. What
you like to come? mistakes have been made?
B: I'm sorry I can't. It's my sister's birthday. You are in Paris on business. In a meeting it is very hot and you suggest
3 A: Great. Can you give me a ring when you get there? to everyone that they take off their ties and roll up their sleeves.
B: OK,willdo. 2 A Japanese businessman asks, 'When do you want the report?'
4 A: Are you free later? Do you want to go for some food? 'Yesterday!' answers the American businesswoman.
B: Yeah, I'd love to! 3 In an Arabic country, a group from a British company are invited to a
S A: What about meeting at Phil's flat first? dinner party. They all bring gifts and during the evening they continue to
B: OK, I'll see you there. talk about their work.
6 A: Are you free this evening? 4 A sales manager in Hong Kong Is angry because his workers are always
B: No, sorry ... I'm having dinner with Cheryl. fifteen minutes late for work. He makes a new rule that they all must
come on time.
UNIT 8 RECORDING 1 S A Spanish secretary receives an urgent request to email a report to the
New York office before 2/3. She sends it on 1st March.
A: Is It all right if I close the window? 6 You are having a meal with Chinese colleagues in Nanjing.After the
B: Yes, go ahead.
meal you use the hot towel to wipe your hands and your face.
2 A: Would you mind helping me with my suitcase?
B: I'm sorry but I've got a bad back. How did you do? Did you spot the 'cultural dashes'? Well. in the first
3 A: Could you pass the salt, please? situation, French businessmen rarely take off their ties even if the weather
B: Yes, here you are. is very hot. The idea of the American 'casual Friday' where the boss is called
4 A: Would you bring us the bill, please? by his or her first name and people can wear jeans and trainers is a complete
8: Certainly, sir. mystery to many other nationalities. In Germany. for example, colleagues call
s A: Do you mind if I go now? each other by their titles and surnames, (e.g. Herr, Doktor) in the workplace.
8: No, that's fine. I think we've finished. For many western countries, 'time is money' and good business equals fast
6 A: Would you mind getting me some milk? business. However, in some cultures people consider that building good
8: Of course not. How much do you need? relationships with business partners is more important. They think in months
7 A: Could I possibly have a look at your newspaper? and years and not days and hours and they find western executives impatient
8: or course.
Socialising in different countries can be tricky. In Arabic countries, for 7 Kobe is the town in Japan where karaoke probably started.
example, people do not discuss business over meals. Giving gifts is another 8 A disappointing book is one which we expect to be better than it is.
potential problem: in the UK most people take presents to a dinner party, but
in many countries this is not polite because it suggests that you think the UNIT 9 RECORDING 3
host is poor.
A: Good morning, Patricia speaking. How can I help?
The Hong Kong story is true. The workers started coming on time but they B: Hello. I've got a problem with my tablet computer. I was working on
also stopped exactly on time instead of working into the night as they used a document this morning and it crashed three times.
to do and left a great deal of work unfinished. A: Have you tried restarting it?
The Spanish secretary was a month late. She didn't realise that in America B: Yes, several times.
the month is written before the day, whereas in Europe the day comes first. A: OK, well I think the best thing to do is reinstall the software. First,
Finally, in the Chinese restaurant it is bad manners to wipe your face with a you need to ...
towel. Chinese people use it only for their hands. 2 A: Good morning. Meccaphone, George speaking.
B: Hi! I hope you can help. My touch-screen phone's gone dead.
So how did you do? Are you culturally aware or do you need a course in
A: How long have you had it?
cross-cultural relationships? Whatever you do, remember that your way is not 8: A week.
the only way and it is important to respect other people's customs.
A: You probably need to recharge the battery.
B: And another thing ... I can't access the apps I've downloaded.
UNIT 9 RECORDING 1 A: You need to access the downloads folder. Open 'settings' and scroll
Yesterday I cleared up my house and I mean really cleared up my house. The down the menu with your finger until you come to 'downloads'. Then
room that gave the most results was my husband's 'office'. There I found: touch the icon and they should be there.
one right-footed walking boot, size 10 (he lost the other one somewhere); a B: OK. thanks!
garden badminton set, complete with rackets and a net (we decided to get 3 A: Good morning, Print Logistics. How can I help you?
fit last summer and played with it once); a set of Scar Wars videos; and two B: Morning. Our photocopier doesn't work. Every time we try to copy
small china cats someone gave me last birthday. I collected these and other something, It breaks down and stops working.
A: OK, switch it off at the wall, then unplug it.
'finds', took them downstairs and logged on to www.eBay.com: the answer to
B: Hang on ... oh; right, I've done that.
all our rubbish - or 'one person's junk is another person's treasure.'
A: Hold down the 'print' button while you switch it back on. Can you
What is eBay? The simple answer is that it is the world's most popular see a menu?
auction house. The website says. 'eBay's mission is to provide a global trading 8: Yes, I see It.
platform where practically anyone can trade practically anything' - yes, A: In the menu, press 'restart'. That should solve the problem.
even one right-footed boot. People can sell and buy in a range of over 300
categories, including cars and other vehicles, movies and DVDs, sporting UNIT 9 RECORDING 4
goods. collectibles, travel, tickets, musical instruments, real estate, clothes
and shoes, jewellery - the list goes on and on. Stress on the first part Stress on both parts
The idea came from Peter Omidyar. Bom in Paris, Omidyar, moved to laptop digital camera
Washington when he was still a child. At High School he became very
interested in computer programming and after graduating from Tuft internet addict personal trainer
University in 1988, he worked for the next few years as a computer engineer. dishwasher electric cooker
In his free time he started eBay as a kind of hobby, originally offering the
service free by word of mouth. By 1996 there was so much traffic on the site bodyguard personal computer
that he had to upgrade and he began charging a fee to members. Joined by recycling bin mobile phone
a friend, Peter Skoll, and in 1988 by his dynamic CEO, Meg Whitman, he has
energy drink
never looked back. Even in the great dot com crashes of the late 1990s, eBay
went from strength to strength. It is now one of the ten most visited online instruction manual
shopping sites on the internet. washing machine
If you think about it, it's a perfect intemet idea. It sells connections not
games console
goods, putting buyer and seller into contact with each other. All you have to
do is take an e-photo, write a description, fill out a sales form and you're in
business; the world is your marketplace. Oh, and of course for each item sold, UNIT 9 RECORDING 5
eBay gets a percentage and that is a great deal of money. Everyday there are A: I haven't got anything to wear.
more than 16 million items listed on eBay and 80 percent of items are sold. S: But you've got some really nice clothes.
Some of the more bizarre items up for offer have been a piece of French 2 A: I've got no friends.
toast, partially eaten by Justin Timbertake, advertising space on a man's head, S: Come on ... you've got loads of friends.
a pair of used false teeth, and 'Nothing' (the seller said he would give the 3 A: I haven't got much money.
profits to a local university). S: You only need enough for a taxi.
One week later, I am the proud possessor of a clean and tidy home and €110 4 A: There'll be too many people.
in cash. Someone even bought the boot. S: Oh, but only a few people are coming.
5 A: I never have anything to say.
S: Don't be silly.You've got plenty you could talk about.
UNIT 9 RECORDING 2 6 A: I've got too much homework to do.
A leisure time activity is something which you enjoy doing in your S: You've got a couple of hours tomorrow when you could finish it.
free time. 7 A: There isn't enough time to get ready.
2 A determined person is someone who knows what they want and works S: There's lots of time - we don't need to be there until nine!
hard to get it.
3 The Jim twins were brothers whose lives were remarkably similar. UNIT 9 RECORDING 6
4 An archaeological site is a place where people have found important
A: Can I help at all?
historical buildings or objects.
B: No, thanks. I'm just looking.
5 A brilliant film is one which people think is very good.
2 A: How would you like to pay?
6 A confident person is someone who believes in their own ability to do
B: By credit card, please.
something.

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Audio script
3 A: Can I bring it back if it isn't right?
B: Yes, that's fine. Just keep your receipt.
4 A: How did you get on with those?
B: Yes, they were OK.
5 A: Do I have to pay for delivery?
8: No, you don 't. Orders over £50 are delivered free.
6 A: Have you got a product code?
8: Yes. it's XU319.
7 A: Do you have this in a size 16?
8: I'll have a look for you.
8 A: Is that indudingVAT?
B: No, it's not.

UNIT 10 RECORDING 1
sixteen percent
2 fifty thousand and twenty-five
3 one point five million
4 thirty degrees Celsius
5 one thousand four hundred and fifty square kilometres
6 a profit of twenty-one percent

UNIT 10 RECORDING 2
A: I've never done any salsa dancing before.
B: In that case, you may well find it best to take some lessons.
2 A: Melanie seems unhappy in her job.
8: Yes. She may well leave the company soon.
3 A: How long have Jon and Sylvie been going out with each other?
8: Almost a year now and they may well get married next year.
4 A: I am phoning to check my flight. It's BA 2517.
8: Conditions are very poor at the moment and they may welt cancel
the flight.
5 A: When is your driving test?
8: In two days' time. I feel OK about the practical but I may well fail the
written exam.
6 A: It's very cold, isn't it? Have you seen the weather forecast today?
8: Yes. It may welt snow later.

UNIT 10 RECORDING 3
A: Brazil are likely to win the World Cup. (may welt)
8: Brazil may well win the World Cup.
2 A: I'm sure we won't have time to do any sightseeing. (definitely)
8: We definitely won't have time to do any sightseeing.
3 A: It'll probably rain before the end of the day. (likely)
8: It's likely to rain before the end of the day.
4 A: Perhaps my friend Mari will be a famous actress one day. (could)
8: My friend Mari could be a famous actress one day.
5 A: My boss is very unlikely to agree to the pay rise. (almost certainly)
8: My boss almost certainly won't agree to the pay rise.
6 A: I think you'll recognise my sister when you see her. (probably)
8: You'll probably recognise my sister when you see her.
7 A: We probably won 't get back from the theatre before midnight.
(likely)
8: We aren't likely to get back from the theatre before midnight.
8 A: I'm sure that our teacher will give us a lot of homework for the
weekend. (almost certainly)
8: Our teacher will almost certainly give us a lot of homework for the
weekend.

UNIT 10 RECORDING 4
A A: I can't decide whether to have the baby in hospital or not.
8: Well, I'd go into hospital. especially as it's your first baby.
A: Yes, you're probably right.
8: Have you decided on a name yet?
A: Yes - if it's a boy, we'll call him Tom, and if it's a girl, Sara.
8 A: Why aren't you going to your classes?
8: Because they're so boring: I'd go if they were more interesting.Andi
always get bad marks.
A: Welt, that's not surprising: if you spent less time playing computer
games and worked harder, you wouldn't have so many problems.
UNIT 10 RECORDING 5 10 You must sign your name in this book when you enter or leave the building.

I'd move to Antarctica if ... UNIT 11 RECORDING 2

2 I'll go on holiday next summer if ...
1 You can't park there.
3 I'll speak to my mother next week if ...
2 Students mustn't arrive late.
4 If I won the lottery, I'd ...
3 You ought to talk to her about it.
5 I'll go to bed early tonight if ...
4 We have to be there 30 minutes before it starts.
6 I'd stop studying English if -·
5 I'm not allowed to copy this text.
6 You shouldn't say things like that.
UNIT 10 RECORDING 6 7 You don't have to wear jeans, but you can if you want to.
Stuck on a desert island? 8 You can't use your phone in here.
Post 1 Steve, USA
Hi everyone,
UNIT 11 RECORDING 3
What would you miss most and least if you were stuck on a desert island? When 1S-year-old Mario Silva refused to cut his hair because he wanted
For me it would be the changing seasons. especially the fall in New England. to look like his favourite film star, his father pulled out a gun and
Sure, it would be fantastic to have non-stop sun, but I'd miss the colours of threatened to shoot him. 'My husband had been telling Mario to get his
the seasons. I guess this will sound stupid but I'd probably miss the rain too! hair cut for the last two years and they had an argument.' said his wife.
I wouldn't miss getting up at six every day to go to work, though! Fernando Silva was arrested and will appear in court next week.
What about you? Meanwhile, Mario has decided to sue him and to ask to be formally
separated from his parents. ·1don't feet safe in the house anymore.' he
Post 2 Tomas, Germany told our reporter.
Good question, Steve. I think I'd miss the pastries and different types of bread, and 2 AJamaican woman sued her parents after falling down the stairs of their
shopping at the local markets, and sausages. although I suppose I could try and home during a visit. Beatrice, who was in her early 20s. said that her
make my own. So, yeah, the food. I'd miss the food most What would I miss least? parents had been negligent because they 'failed to look after the carpet
My mobile - I'd like to be completely uncontactable - at least for a little while. on the stairs.' As a result of the fall, she suffered serious and permanent
Post 3 Paola, Italy injuries when she tripped over the carpet in August 2002. She was
awarded S1,000 in damages at a court in Kingston.
I would miss the company of people because I know I'd like to have someone
3 In 1996, 17-year-old Olympic gold medallist Dominique Moceneau left
to share experiences with. For instance, if there was a fantastic sunrise, I'd
want someone to be there to enjoy it with me. I'm a sociable sort of person home and asked to become a legal adult and to be in control of her own
money. She said that her father, Dumitru Moceneau, had taken all her
and I'd go mad on my own. And I definitely wouldn't miss junk mail - I hate
winnings and left her with no money and that her parents had robbed
coming home every evening and finding a pile of junk mail in my post box.
her of her childhood by pushing her so hard to become a gymnast. After
Post 4 Miko, Japan hearing her complaints. a Texan court granted her independence from her
Hi, parents.
I would miss Manga cartoons. the internet and Japanese food, like nori, sushi 4 A Canadian actress is suing her parents for making her fat. Tina Stowe, a
and Japanese beef. I'd also miss TV shows and shopping for dothes ... and my well-known 1V star in Canada, says that her mother, Lisa, kept five jars of
two dogs. In fact, I'd miss everything. cookies in the house in places where a child could easily find them and
used to make the situation worse by telling her she was prettier than
Post 5 Roger, UK
the other girls in her school. Stowe has said that her mother should have
I would miss my daily newspaper and listening to the news on the TV and married a more suitable partner, preferably someone of a slimmer build.
radio. I'd feel very cut off if I didn't know what was happening in the world. Stowe will appear in court next month.
If you gave me a radio, then I'd be perfectly happy to live on a desert island
for the rest of my life. What I'd miss least would be traffic Jams in the city, UNIT 11 RECORDING 4
particularly my journey to work.
A: Children have an easy life these days.
Post 6 Jayne, Canada
B: Why do you say that?
Why hasn't anyone mentioned their family? I'd be lost without my husband 2 A: People who get caught shoplifting should be sent to prison.
and two kids. They're the most important things for me. Maybe coffee. too. I 8: I don't know about that. In my opinion it depends on what they
can't get started in the morning without a cup of black coffee. I wouldn't miss steal
doing the housework. Just think, no more cleaning or washing-up! And it'd be 3 A: It seems to me that people who come from broken families usually
good to be able to relax as much as I wanted. become criminals.
8: Well, I take your point It's sometimes true, but to be honest I don't
Post 7 Jaime, Mexico
really agree.
It would have to be music. I couldn't live without my musicl I wouldn't miss There are lots of examples where the opposite is true.
going to school at all or doing homework! 4 A: I think he's innocent.
8: What do you mean? They caught him on camera!
UNIT 11 RECORDING 1 5 A: In my opinion, prison never works as a punishment.
B: It never works? You have to remember that in some cases it's the
1 You have to leave your keys at reception when you go out of the hotel.
only option to protect the public.
2 I think people should spend more time with their families and less time
6 A: What do you think about this new law on immigration?
at work.
8: I don't know about you, but I think it's a bit harsh.
3 Passengers aren't allowed to walk around the plane when it is taking off.
4 Candidates are allowed to take a dictionary into the exam, but they
can't take in a grammar book.
UNIT 12 RECORDING 1
S You can't drive a car unless you're over 17. You should have read the instructions first.
6 You look realty tired. I think you ought to take a day off. 2 We could walk to the party.
7 Monday's a holiday so we don't have to go to school until Tuesday. 3 The hotel doesn't look very nice in the photos. I wouldn't have stayed there.
8 You mustn't ride a bicycle on the motorway - it's very dangerous. 4 You could have invited Sarah to your party.
9 Guests can have breakfast any time between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. S I think we're lost. We shouldn't have turned left at the traffic lights.
6 That computer was so cheap. Why didn't you buy it? I would have
Answer key
UNIT 1
2 How is your job going? 9 2 are staying 10 are, breathing
3 When did you get here? 3 is having 11 are dying
4 How is all your family? 4 are getting 12 are, watching
sHow do you do? s are eating 13 'm cleaning
6 Did you have a good journey here? 6 aren't getting 14 'mgetting
7 How are things with you? 7 aren't setting 15 are. using
8 Where are you staying while you are here? 8 're spending 16 are, talking
9 is, suffering
2 2 Is 6 did
3 does 7 Has 10 2 is going 8 sit
4 do 8 Are 3 Do you smoke 9 Are you doing
sWas 4 do you work 10 don't know
5 do 11 're suffering
3 a 6 'm working 12 want
2 j 7 d 7 do you relax
3 f 8 b
4 C 9 h 11 a
s 10 e 1 Annette's 2 Dan's 3 Charlotte's
6 a b
Mary 5 Mary
4 2 Do you live with your family? 2 Charlotte 6 Ricky
3 What page are they looking at? 3 Annette 7 Mary
4 Where exactly does he live? 4 Kimberley 8 Annette
sHow was your holiday?
6 What time do you usually get up? 12 2 i, doing paperwork
7 Does your English teacher speak your language? 3 f, going on social networking sites
8 Where did you go to university? 4 a, tidying up
5 j, looking after children
s 2 Can you write 'customer' on the board, please? 6 d, going shopping
3 What's the English word for this? 7 h, playing video games
4 Which page are we on? 8 b, commuting
s Has anybody got a spare pen? 9 g. texting
6 Can you say that again, please? 10 e, doing nothing
7 What is tonight's homework?
8 How do you spell 'journey'? 13 a
9 What does 'colleague' mean? b C 3
b
6 a 2 Of course I remember you - how could I forget?
2 How do you~ your~? 3 It was great to hear all your news
3 Have you gQ! any brothers and sisters? 4 You look great in your photos, you haven't changed a bit .
4 tlQ, I haven't . 5 You must tell me all about him!
s Which~ would you like? 6 As for my news, well, I'm also very busy these days.
6 Does your mother speak .English? 7 It's funny that you asked about Tom.
7 ~ actually she does. 8 As for my parents, ...
8 How was your weekend? 9 It would be fantastic to see you again, and I can't wait to meet Hendrik!
9 What's your date of birth? 10 Great to hear from you.
10 What time do you usually get !!Q in the morning?
14 a
7 2 parent 7 classmate 2 Don't you? 6 Was it?
3 relative 8 colleague 3 Haven't you? 7 Did she?
4 stranger 9 stepmother 4 Did you? 8 Do you?
s cousin 10 neighbour 5 Are you?
6 acquaintance b
2 a 6 g
8 a 3 f 7 e
1 B 2 C 3 A 4 d 8 C
b 5 h
A
2 own 11 want
3 help 12 Do, believe
4 do, look 13 has
s do.do 14 doesn't have
6 Does, rain 15 spend
7 does, belong 16 don't drink
8 know 17 get
9 own 18 comes
10 don't know
UNIT2
2 Did, ring 7 Did, hear 11 didn't, tell 9 a
3 didn 't want 8 happened 12 got She used to sing in a band.
4 Did. go 9 rained 13 introduced She used to ride a motorbike.
5 stayed 10 got 14 forgot She used to travel all over the world.
6 cooked She didn't use to design sports dothes.
She didn't use to be married to a famous footballer.
2 2 were you talking She didn't use to have two children.
3 wasn't concentrating She didn't use to live in Italy.
4 was he doing. was buying b
5 wasn't listening She still has long hair.
6 was moving She doesn't sing in a band anymore I any longer.
7 were having She still keeps fit .
8 were we making. were putting She doesn't ride a motorbike anymore I any longer.
She still earns a lot of money.
3 2 He was playing football and he fell over. She doesn't travel all over the world anymore.
3 We were sunbathing at the weekend and we stayed out too long.
4 He was walking in the rain and he got very wet. 10 a
5 They were staying in Florida when there was a terrible storm. A2,86, C9, DS
6 She was travelling home from work and she left it on the bus. b
language 8
4 2 was working 6 was animals 10
3 didn't hear 7 was training transport 2
4 was talking 8 broke countries 1
5 went 9 spent politics 6
drink 7
5 2 We were driving home and another car stopped suddenly and we food4
crashed into the back of it . teachers 9
3 Was the other car all right? kitchen appliances 5
4 Yes, luckily we weren 't going very fast.
s What did you do to your hand? 11 2 of 5 to phone 8 to give
6 I burnt it. 3him 6 it 9when we got
7 I was ironing a shirt, and the phone rang. and I put the iron down on 4 about 7 meeting 10 about
my hand by mistake!
12 a
6 a • 0
2 remember 7 remember
3 tr~villed, 2 9 practised, 2 3 forget 8 recognise
4 ltoked, 1 10 gpined,2 4 recognise 9 remember
Q •
5 r~mTnd~. 3
• 1> 0
11 1'61p~oved, 2 s remind 10 remind
6 visited. 3 12 received, 2 6 forget
7 ph~ned, 1 13 r~p:at~d. 3
8 ch!nged, 1 14 !nswgred, 2 13 a
2 while/when 6 when
7 2 respect 6 praised. gave confidence 3 when 7 when
3 encouraged 7 argued, tell off 4 while/when 8 while/when
4 pocket money 8 strict 5 while/when
5 got into trouble, b
punished 2 Unfortunately, while/when I was talking to Guy on the phone, the
cat walked over my shirt, so I had to iron another one.
8 2 My friends and I didn't use to go to the gym every week, but now we 3 White/When I was walking to the station it started snowing and I
gg tg tl:le gyR'l e><es:y week. do got cold.
3 My boyfriend used to be a terrible cook, but he isn't a tef'l'.ible E99k 4 The train was delayed because it started snowing and when it finally
anymore. arrived I was frozen !
4 There used to be a lot of traffic in my city, and there still i s ~ S I fell asleep while/when I was sitting on the train and missed the
~ - station.
5 I didn't use to know how to send text messages, but now I kA9"' l:lgw 6 I got off at the next station and decided to walk to Kyra 's house.
tg seAd tei« R'l@ssages. do When I reached the end of the road I realised I was lost.
6 When I was younger, I would spend a lot of time reading. but now I 7 I didn't have my mobile so I looked for a phone box to call a taxi.
don't speAd a lgt gf time readiAg. 8 When I arrived at Kyra's house it was nearly midnight and people
7 I didn't use to like spiders and I still don't like spiders! were going home!
8 My family didn 't use to go overseas for our holidays, but now we gG-
g.,em1as fgr gwr i:lglidays. do
9 I used to be very shy but I'm not shy any longer.
10 In my old job, I would often stay in the office late, but now I don't
stay iA tl:le gffi;e late.
 Answer key
UNIT3
2 The easiest way 8 a and b
3 more expensive than the train
2 t~fthird !Mgest
4 worst
•. (al
5 most popular 3 fil.!!11 1ar o
6 hotter /al ooJa!
4 not as &QQQ as
7 in the world
fa/
8 busier 5 fewer
9 further . Jal Ira!
6 different rom
10 the best deals

2 2 the biggest 7 quieter 9 2 historic 8 polluted

3 the most central 8 the most expensive 3 touristy 9 expensive
4 better 9 more crowded 4 romantic 10 dirty
5 further 10 the most suc.cessful 5 crowded 11 arty
6 friendlier 6 poor 12 dangerous
7 colourful
3 2 the second most popular
3 far better looking 10 Positive: friendly, cosmopolitan, modem. colourful, spectacular,
4 the least reliable peaceful, smart, romantic, lively
5 one of the easiest Negative: dangerous, crowded, poor, touristy, polluted, expensive, dirty
6 a little bit lighter
7 a lot bigger 11 a
8 much better 2 Could you tell me what time the train arrives?
9 a little more reliable 3 Do you know how much It will cost?
10 by far the best 4 Do you know where I have to change?
5 Could you tell me which platform the train to Paris goes from?
4 2 a mosque 9 a hill 6 Do you know which bus this is?
3 a monument 10 a factory 7 Do you know when the next one is?
4 a skyscraper 11 ancient ruins 8 Could you tell me how I get to the airport?
5 a bay 12 a bridge
6 a harbour 13 a festival 12 a
7 a canal 14 a palace
8 farmland 15 a waterfall
Dear Pete and Sarah,
5 a
We're having a great time here in the Big Apple.
1 b luxury Under Water
C White Shark Heaven, Mexico The weather is brilliant - hot and sunny. We spent most of
d Wilderness Husky Adventure today shopping - there are fantastic department stores here:
2 Luxury Under Water, White Shark Heaven, Mexico my credit card's not looking too healthy! We're hoping to do
3 Storm Chasing. The Final Frontier: 3,400 kph some sightseeing tomorrow - Fifth Avenue, Times Square. etc.
b The nightlife is also incredible ... nobody seems to go to bed!
1 six (train, plane, van, sledge, snowmobile, boat) We'll be back in a couple of weeks,
2 four (The Final Frontier, Wilderness Husky Adventure, Storm love Sue and Joe
Chasing. White Shark Heaven)
3 Because the temperatures are so extreme - very hot or very cold. xxxx
4 The curvature of the earth.
5 no ('the chase could take you anywhere .. .') We usually leave out: pronouns (we.you, etc.). definite articles (the). the
6 Have a traditional sauna. verb to be. We sometimes leave out possessive adjectives (my.your, etc.).
7 luxury Under Water. b
8 no ('for divers, non-divers and tuna fishermen')
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,

6 2 to 6 different i l
3 completely 7 more, less
4 as
5 similar
8
9
slightly
the, as
I ;~::::::::~:ouple of days ago-@ hotel@ small but I
I comfortable, but@ foo<@not great.@ going on a tour j
7 2 The Manor Hotel isn't as expensive as the Park Hotel
3 Savewell supermarket has more customers a day than Pricerite ! of the whole city tomorrow, then8 planning to try some I
supermarket.
4 There are fewer trains in the afternoon than in the morning.
I typical pasta dishes for dinner.@ hope your family are all I
5 The furniture in my sister's flat is similar to Tim's. well, @see you in September.
6 The Guggenheim Museum in New York is different from the
Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. love Mark and Tim
7 My flat's (exactly) the same as Phil's (flat). ·............................................................._...................................................................-,......................·
UNIT4
a 9 He has still got the tattoo, but it doesn't say 'Winona'.
3 worn 11 told 10 Geoffrey Rush.
4 read 12 lent
5 drunk 13 driven 8 2 left 10 got
6 kept 14 eaten 3 got 11 leave
7 put 15 taught 4 lost 12 go
8 torn 16 hit 5 fell 13 passed
9 rung 17 thrown 6 got 14 graduated
10 got 18 won 7 bringing 15 got
b 8 changed 16 bought
2 've kept 9 've lent 9 moved 17 retire
3 've thrown 10 has, driven
4 'veworn 11 've put 9 2 's been talking 7 's been phoning
5 've torn 12 have, known 3 've been using 8 has, been raining
6 'shit 13 's eaten 4 's been going 9 've been looking
7 have, told 14 's drunk 5 Has, been crying 10 's been studying
8 hasn't broken 6 haven't been working

2 2 it's been 9 didn't start 10 2 for six months 7 since this time last year
3 've already had 10 found 3 for a year 8 since her operation
4 've done 11 was 4 since last night 9 for ages
5 started 12 got 5 for two weeks 10 since 1997
6 formed 13 went 6 for months
7 've spent 14 've just agreed
8 played 11 2 's broken 6 's been practising
3 'shad 7 been dieting
3 2 Carrie's a really close friend - we've known each other for ages. 4 's been waiting 8 has decided
3 Hello, er ... sorry, I've forgotten your name. 5 've been going 9 've really enjoyed
5 Oh, that's a nice watch. How long have you had it?
8 I see your team's in the final. Have they ever won the cup? 12 2 Katalin has been writing novels since she retired.
9 We haven't played tennis together since the summer. 3 Sue and Jenny have known each other for years.
4 Finally! We've been waiting for you for two hours!
4 a 5 The band has played over 100 gigs since they formed.
2 have been 8 've been 6 Wolf has been working really hard since he got promoted.
3 've never stayed 9 was 7 I've been a member of the party for 20 years.
4 've lived 10 had 8 Gina has been living with her parents for a while to save money.
5 moved 11 took 9 She's been training for the marathon since July.
6 've met 12 's gone 10 I've been skiing since I was a child.
7 've had
13 2 courageous 8 egotistical
5 a 3 obsessive 9 dedicated
2 Did Stefano come to class yesterday? 4 charming 10 original
3 I've done all the exercises in this unit so far. 5 determined 11 ruthless
4 She's only seen her brother twice in the last ten years. 6 talented 12 inspiring
5 I started learning English in 2010. 7 self-confident
6 He's lived here since 2005.
7 What was your favourite game when you were young? 14 2 courageous 8 egotistical
3 obsessive 9 determined
6 a 4 charming 10 original
2 b 5 b 5 dedicated 11 ruthless
3 b 6 a 6 talented 12 inspiring
4 a 7 self-confident

7 a
a 5 e 3
b 6 f 4
C 8 g 1
d 2 h 7
b
Because he can act in mainstream Hollywood and 'out of the
ordinary' projects.
2 Acting a role which doesn't have any part of yourself in it.
3 Because his musical career wasn 't successful and he needed money.
4 Because he persuaded him to try acting.
5 His character was eaten by his bed.
6 He was popular with teenagers. (he was a 'teen' idol)
7 He directed, co-wrote and starred in it.
8 Tim Burton.
 Answer key
UNIT 5
2 profit 6 knowledgeable 11 a
3 distractions 7 failure singer
4 improvement 8 produce 2 chef
5 imaginative 3 crossword puzzle writer
4 flight attendant
z a and b b
2 4, ex~ience 8 3.i~ine 2 T 8 T
3 3, productive 9 4, exwienced 3 F 9 F
4 4, Q!Qfltable 10 3, improvement 4 F 10 F
5 3, distraction 11 4, knowledgeable s T 11 F
6 5, imagiiNtion 12 1, know 6 T 12 T
7 2, failure T

3 2 's he going to do? 6 Is she going to marry 12 a

3 lam 7 are they going to build 1 letter A
4 are going to see 8 we aren't 2 letter 8
5 'm not going to think b
A
4 2 What are you doing in the afternoon? 2 paid
3 Well. I'm playing squash until three o'clock, then I've got a tutorial. 3 responsibilities
4 Are you doing anything In the evening? 4 skills
5 Well, he's seeing patients all morning. 5 asset
6 No, I'm afraid he's having the afternoon off. 6 achieved
7 Ah, Celia, what time am I having lunch with Gary Parsons? 8
8 You're leaving at two to visit the factory in Stanmore. confirm
2 since
5 2 'll need 6 'llget 3 As
3 Will you be 7 ·upass 4 numerous
4 won't like 8 won't take s further
5 will they send 6 hesitate

6 2 They're due to arrive at about six. 13 a

3 Yes, we're hoping to move next month. 2 speaking
4 I know, she's about to take her driving test. 3 could I speak to
5 Well, I'm thinking of buying a new car. 4 available
6 I'm intending to spend the night there. 5 calling
6 to call me back
7 2 a 7 b 7 take your number
3 C 8 C 8 Thank you. Goodbye
4 a 9 a
5 C 10 a
6 b

8 2 good with numbers

3 competitive
4 well-organised
5 special training
6 well-paid
7 long hours
8 qualifications

9 b 3 get e 1 is/'s
c 6 receive f 5 start
d 2 sends

10 2 Let's stop (now) before it gets dark .

3 You won't get the job unless you can offer something extra.
4 I'd like to see that film as soon as it comes out.
5 I'll wait with you until the taxi comes.
6 You'll be here by lunchtime if you take the 9 a.m. flight.
7 You'll see the bus stop on your right when you come out of the
station.
8 I want to go to bed as soon as I get home.
9 I'll book a table at the Wharf Bistro unless you want to go
somewhere else.
UNIT6
2 had forgotten 7 had met 9 a
3 had made 8 hadn't travelled 4 Pat's father told her I said she should be more polite.
4 had, sold 9 hadn't done s Danny told me I said he was going to the USA.
s hadn't had 10 hadn't won 6 Tell your brother that you 're sorry.
6 had left 8 Could you tell me I say your name again, please?
b
z 2 a 6 b 2 told, off 7 tell, about
3 a 7 b 3 tell, the truth 8 said, no
4 b 8 a 4 saying. goodbye 9 tell. difference
5 a s said. sorry 10 told, what
6 say. thank you
3 2 was; had left
3 felt had; •d had 10 1 D 4 B
4 had stopped, got 2 A s C
S had known, asked 3 E
6 married, didn't realise. 'd been married
7 hadn't seen, felt 11 2 fortunately 6 Unfortunately
8 sang. •d never heard 3 gradually 7 obviously
9 'd written, posted 4 Surprisingly 8 eventually
10 was; had eaten s suddenly
4 a 12 2 found 12 thinner
2 A 6 B 3 Then 13 could
3 B 7 A 4 fell 14 more
4 B B 8 s new wife 15 did not
s A 6 enough 16 the hunter
7 told 17 surprise
5 a 8 for 18 her arms
z was 6 had never been 9 beautiful 19 cannot stay
3 lived 7 had been 10 a lot of gold 20 flew
4 was 8 would be 11 more fabric
s wasn't seeing
6 2 it would rain overnight
3 he's doing I he was doing very well at maths
4 I could be anything I wanted to be
s fifty-six people have I had been killed in a train crash
6 the world was flat
7 people in Brazil use I used the internet more than anyone
8 he'd just got married
9 he practised I he'd practised eight hours a day
10 she was working with some great people

7 a
2 She wanted to know what my Job was.
3 She asked me when I had arrived In London.
4 She wanted to know If I lived in Rome.
5 She asked me where I was living in London.
6 She asked me how long I'd been learning English.
7 She wanted to know if I liked England.
8 She asked me If I'd been to London before.
b
2 What is your job? I What do you do?
3 When did you arrive in London?
4 Do you live in Rome?
s Where are you living in London?
6 How long have you been learning English?
7 Do you like England?
8 Have you been to London before?

8 a
2 He asked me if I was here on holiday.
3 He asked me if I was travelling alone.
4 He asked me if I had packed my suitcases myself.
s He asked me if I had been to the USA before.
6 He asked me how long I would be in the country.
7 He asked me if I knew anyone in San Francisco.
8 He asked me where I was going to stay.
9 He asked me how much money I had with me.
 Answer key
UNIT7
2 weather forecast 8 phone-in b
3 murder mystery 9 reality show 2 lyrics 6 special effects
4 documentary 10 sitcom 3 plot 7 scenery
5 travel news 11 soap opera 4 cast 8 orchestra
6 game show 12 cookery programme 5 set
7 talent show
11 a
2 a 1 8
2 shocking 6 annoyed 2 C
3 disappointed 7 pleased 3 A
4 confused 8 inspiring b
5 shocked 9 disappointing 2 F 7 T
3 F 8 F
3 2 embarrassing 6 confusing 4 T 9 T
3 annoyed 7 shocked 5 T 10 F
4 inspired 8 frustrating 6
s irritating
12 a
4 2 have 7 are 2 Would you like to come?, I'm sorry
3 be 8 is 3 when you get there
4 has 9 had 4 I'd love to!
s were 10 are 5 What about meeting. I'll see you there
6 was 6 Are you free, I'm having

5 2 When was the car stolen? 13 a

3 Where are tickets for the concert sold? C,E
4 Where will the new hospital be built? 2 F,B
5 Who was the article written by? 3 A,D
6 Why has the open air concert been cancelled? b
7 Where is Portuguese spoken? Inviting:
8 What was Napoleon known as? I was wondering if you'd like to come ...
9 Who was the film directed by? Let me know as soon as you can.
10 How many people have been injured? Could you possibly come to ...
I do hope you can come.
6 2 was found 6 Was. built
3 have been stolen 7 is not included Accepting an invitation:
4 are, being held I will, be held 8 Are, frozen I'd love to come.
5 are not to be sold Yes, I think I can make it.

7 2 are made 8 will be givens Refusing an invitation:

3 export 9 has been redesigned I'm afraid ...
4 are worn 10 open I won't be able to come.
s was 11 comes What a shame - some other time perhaps?
6 were written 12 are checked
7 was

8 a
2 freezing 6 tragic
3 terrified 7 astonished
4 ridiculous 8 boiling
s hilarious
9 a
2 D 6 s
3 D 7 s
4 s 8 s
5 D

10 a
2 a comedy show 8 a TV drama
3 a classical concert 9 a comedy show
4 an opera 10 a musical
5 a play 11 a ballet
6 a TV drama 12 a play
7 a pop video 13 a rock concert
UNITS
2 Yes 5 Yes 9 2 pick, up 7 invited, to her party
3 Yes 6 No 3 refused, pay 8 shake. hands
4 Yes 7 Yes 4 went out, date 9 insisted, driving
5 hugged. each other 10 share. bill
2 2 Do you mind if I sit here? 6 took, home
3 Could you speak more slowly. please? 9 insisted. driving
4 Would you mind looking after my bag for a minute?
5 Could I possibly borrow S20? 10 2 The company representative insisted on paying for lunch.
6 Would you mind turning down your music? 3 No, we're just friends . we didn't go out on a date or anything like
that.
3 a 4 You live near me so I'll pick you up on the way. if you want.
2 Would you mind helping me with my suitcase? 5 I'm afraid I'll have to refuse your kind invitation. I'll be holiday.
3 Could you pass the salt, please? 6 Little Johnny! Come and kiss grandma on both cheeks!
4 Would you bring us the bill please? 7 It's not safe for you to walk round here at night. Don't worry.
5 Do you mind if I go now? I'll take you home.
6 Would you mind getting me some milk? 8 Ronnie's so mean. He never even offers to pay when we go out.
7 Could I possibly have a look at your newspaper? 9 Did you hear about that footballer who refused to shake hands
8 Would you mind answering my phone while I'm out? before the game?
10 You don't have to pay just because you're a man. Let's share the bill.
4 2 Do you think I could borrow your camera?
3 Could you say that again? 11 a
4 Would you mind checking this letter? a 3 e
5 Would you turn the radio down? b 8 f 4
6 Do you think you could lend me ten euros? C 2 g 6
7 Do you mind if I give you my essay a day late? d 5 h 7
8 Could I possibly use your computer? b
9 Is it OK if I tell you tomorrow? 2 T 7 F
3 T 8 T
5 a 4 F 9 T
2 B 5 B 5 T 10 F
3 B 6 A 6 F
4 A
12 2 In China it's considered rude to use a hot towel to wipe your face.
6 a 3 Germans don't tend to call colleagues by their first names.
2 Shall I get you a drink? 4 In Japan it's good manners to build relationships slowly when doing
3 OK. I'll come over and have a look. business.
4 Don't worry, I'll take you to the station. 5 In many Arabic countries it 's unacceptable to talk about business
5 I'll lend it to you if you want. during meals.
6 Shall I go over and help her? 6 In the UK it's important to take a gift to a dinner party.
7 Certainly. I'll get you a brochure. 7 In Spain it isn't usual to write 2nd July as 7/2.
8 Shall I buy her a pair for her birthday? 8 In the USA it's perfectly normal for people to wear casual clothes
on Fridays.
7
1 B: Yes very - I'll take them. 13 a
2 A: I've got a problem with my shower. It isn't working. 2 It's considered rude to show the bottom of your feet.
B: I'll send someone up straightaway. Which room is it? 3 It's unacceptable to touch someone's head.
3 A: There's a problem with the time of my flight, I'm afraid. 4 It's perfectly normal to wear jeans in an office.
B: OK, shall I see if I can change it for you? 5 It's good manners to hold the door open for someone.
4 A: Hit Nice to see you. Come in and have a coffee. 6 It's important to say sorry if you are in someone's way.
B: OK, but I've got a meeting later so I'll need to leave by 11 . 7 On the whole, it's OK to blow your nose in public.
5 A: Are you ready to order? 8 On the whole. it's acceptable for men and women to share the bill
B: Yes, I'll have the fish. when they go out.
6 A: Has Mrs Williams in the Accounts Department returned from lunch 9 It is bad manners to laugh without covering your mouth.
yet? 10 It's usual to take a present when you go to someone's house for
B: Yes, she has. Shall I put you through? dinner.
7 A: Is there anything good on TV tonight?
B: I don't know - shall I have a look in the newspaper?

8 2 'llwalk 7 'II buy

3 are going to spend 8 'm going to do
4 'llgo 9 'II throw
s 'm going to visit 10 'II give
6 'II see
Answer key
UNIT9
a 7 a
1 b 3 a countable singular: banana, chair, person, price, ring. storm, vegetable
2 C 4 C countable plural: children, people. potatoes
b uncountable: fruit, information, jewellery, milk, money, news, petrol.
(After paying a fee to become a member,) You have to take an pollution, rice, sugar, traffic, weather
e-photo, write a description and fill out a sales form. b
2 a sporting goods 2 isn't 7 Is
b cars and other vehicles 3 was 8 was
c real estate 4 are 9 is
d collectibles 5 is 10 was
3 By word of mouth (people told each other about it) 6 is
4 In the late 1990s
5 No 8 a
6 Meg Whitman 2 d A: I've got no friends.
7 They get a 'cut' (a percentage) of each sale. 5: Come on .. . you've got loads of friends.
8 Yes 3 A: I haven't got much money.
S: You only need enough for a taxi.
2 a 4 g A: There'll be too many people.
2 e who 6 b who S: Oh, but only a few people are coming.
3 g whose 7 d where 5 C A: I never have anything to say.
4 a where 8 f which S: Don't be silly. You've got plenty you could talk about.
5 h which 6 a A: I've got too much homework to do.
S: You've got a couple of hours tomorrow when you could
3 someone (who) I work with finish it.
the thing (that) I liked most 7 b A: There isn't enough time to get ready.
S: There's lots of time - we don't need to be there until nine!
4 a and b
2 a This is the balcony where we had breakfast every morning ... 9 2 a little salt 8 plenty of things
b ... and this is the sea which/that was right in front of our 3 too much noise 9 a lot of / lots
apartment. 4 enough food 10 any
3 a This is a beach cafe which/that stayed open till three in the 5 not much parking space 11 loads of
morning ... 6 not many 12 no money
b ... and this is the man who/that owned it. 7 lot of support
4 a This is a fish restaurant where we had excellent meals ...
b ... and this is a local woman whose name I can't remember. 10 2 They're both made of glass.
5 a This is one day (when) we went on a boat trip ... 3 They're both made of metal.
b ... and these are the men whose boat we borrowed. 4 They're both rectangular.
6 a This is a market which/that was open every Wednesday ... 5 They're both used for sticking.
b ... and this is me wearing a hat (which/that) I bought there. 6 They've both got batteries.
7 They're both round.
5 a 8 They're both made of wool.
2 restarting 8 breaks down
3 reinstall, software 9 switch it off 11 a
4 recharge 10 unplug 2 How would you like to pay?
5 scroll down 11 Hold down 3 Can I bring it back if it isn't right?
6 touch the icon 12 press 4 How did you get on with those?
7 doesn't work S Do I have to pay for delivery?
6 Have you got a product code?
6 a 7 Do you have this in a size 16?
8 Is that including VAT?
stress on the first part stress on both parts
b
laptop digital camera
b 4 f 7
internet addict personal trainer
C 1 g 2
dishwasher electric cooker
d 3 h 6
bodyguard personal computer
e 8
recycling bin mobile phone
energy drink
12 a
instruction manual
2 I don't suppose you've found it
washing machine
3 could you post it
games console
4 let me know how much the postage is
5 I am writing to enquire whether
6 I do hope it has been found
7 I would be grateful if you could send it
8 I will of course pay for postage
UNIT 10
a 8 a
2 50,025 5 1.450 km 2 2 would, do, tried
3 1.5 million 6 a profit of 21% 3 broke down, would, get out
4 30°C 4 Would. know, cut
b 5 knew, would, tell
2 twelve thousand. two hundred and sixty-five dollars 6 Would, feel
3 fifteen square metres 7 Would, move, had
4 three hundred and five thousand euros 8 Would, eat
5 thirty degrees Celsius 9 would. do, found
6 seventy kilometres an hour 10 offered, would, do
7 ten million
8 four point three b
as d3 gS
2 2 She'll love it 7 The coach won't go b4 e7 h2
3 I won't win 8 Will you be there? c7 19 i6
4 It won't take long 9 It'll definitely rain
5 There will be 10 You'll probably 9 a
6 you'll arrive 2 's 6 were
3 'll call 7 spent
3 2 aren't likely to eat 7 are likely to experience 4 's 8 worked
3 Isn 't likely to play 8 aren't likely to arrive 5 'd/would go 9 wouldn 't have
4 is likely to be 9 Is likely to have
5 aren't likely to improve 10 is likely to get 10 2 he'd start a business
6 aren't likely to sleep 3 If he was taller
4 If she trusted you more
4 a s would you take revenge
2 may well leave 5 may well fail 6 I would take the day off work
3 may well get married 6 may well snow 7 if it was on fire
4 may well cancel 8 would you live
9 if it wasn't cheap
5 2 Carlos probably won't pass his exam. 10 I'd worry less about my health
3
4
Teresa may well decide to stay in New York.
Sandy isn't likely to get the job. ,, a
S I'll almost certainly do a computing course next year. 2 I'll go on holiday next summer if ...
6 We could be late so don't wait for us. 3 I'll speak to my mother next week if ...
7 We probably won't go away this weekend. 4 If I won the lottery, I'd ...
8 There are likely to be loads of people on the beach. s I'll go to bed early tonight if ...
9 Jamie almost certainly won't pass his test. 6 I'd stop studying English if ...
10 Robots are unlikely to become more intelligent than humans.
12 a
6 a 1 Paola and Jayne
2 We definitely won't have time to do any sightseeing. 2 Miko, Roger and Jaime
3 It's likely to rain before the end of the day. 3 Tomas, Miko and Jayne
4 My friend Mari could be a famous actress one day. 4 Miko
5 My boss almost certainly won't agree to the pay rise. b
6 You'll probably recognise my sister when you see her. 1 T 4 F
7 We aren't likely to get back from the theatre before midnight. 2 F s T
8 Our teacher will almost certainly give us a lot of homework for 3 T 6 F
the weekend.
13 2 wealthy 7 taxpayers
7 a 3 education 8 corruption
2 decrease J. 8 deteriorate J. 4 homelessness 9 racism
3 goup i 9 get worse .I. s healthcare 10 poor
4 get better i 10 go down i 6 unemployment
5 fall J. 11 improve .I.
6 become less(+ adjective) J. 12 rise i
7 increase i 14 2 the opposition parties
b 3 defence
2 decreased I fallen I gone down 4 waste money on
3 risen I increased I gone up s healthcare
4 gone up I increased I risen 6 corruption
5 improved I got much better 7 reduce taxes for
6 become more difficult I deteriorated I got worse 8 taxpayers'
7 become 9 Unemployment
8 decreases I falls I goes down 10 racism
9 goes up I gets better I increases 11 the wealthy
12 pollution
 Answer key
UNIT 11
a 9 2 don't have to 6 don't have to
2 You're allowed to walk on the grass. 3 had to 7 mustn't
3 Are we allowed to use a calculator? 4 have to 8 must
4 Visitors are not allowed to touch the exhibits. s didn't have to
5 On Saturdays, we're allowed to stay up until ten o'clock.
6 Children under five are not allowed to use the swimming pool 10 a
without an adult. 1 Mario Silva 5 Mario Silva
7 Am I allowed to hang pictures on the walls? 2 Fernando Silva 6 Dominique Moceneau
8 You're allowed to wear casual clothes. 3 Lisa Stowe 7 Dumitru Moceneau, Lisa Stowe
9 You aren't allowed to use your mobile phone in here. 4 Beatrice 8 Beatrice, Dominique Moceneau
10 Are we allowed to take photos in here? b
b 1 C 4 b
2 can 5 shouldn't 8 ought to 2 e 5 d
3 aren't allowed to 6 don't have to 9 can't 3 a
4 must 7 mustn't 10 are allowed to
11 a
2 a 2 I don't know about that. In my opinion
2 should 7 don't have 3 I take your point: to be honest I don't really agree
3 aren't allowed 8 mustn't 4 What do you mean?
4 are allowed 9 can 5 You have to remember that
5 can 't 10 must 6 I don't know about you, but I think
6 ought
12 a
3 2 SC, Can I book aerobics classes in advance? 1C 2A 38
3 LIB. How long am I allowed to keep books? b
4 LC, Do I have to take a test? 2 mean
5 SC, Should I bring a photo? 3 In
6 LC, How many classes am I allowed to miss? 4 about
5 don't
4 a 6 but
2 Students mustn't arrive late. 7 take
3 You ought to talk to her about it. 8 honest
4 We have to be there 30 minutes before it starts. C
5 I'm not allowed to copy this text. 18 2C 3A
6 You shouldn't say things like that.
7 You don't have to wear jeans, but you can if you want to . 13 2 to meet
8 You can't use your phone in here. 3 It is often used
4 that it should
s 2 as a result 6 for this reason 5 have done
3 What is more 7 Besides 6 Firstly,
4 Despite this 8 therefore 7 criminals who have
s although 8 What is more,
9 For that reason,
6 2 C 5 C 10 important arguments
3 a 6 b 11 people
4 a 7 b 12 to commit
13 unnecessary
7 2 I had to clean my boots everyday. 14 justice is a
3 I wasn't allowed to have long hair. 15 from repeating
4 I couldn 't email home.
s We could watch a movie every Saturday evening.
6 We were allowed to go into town once a month.
7 I didn't have to pay for my meals.

8 A
2 No, we weren 't.
3 How many questions did you have to answer?
4 We had to do twenty in three hours.
B
1 Were you allowed to stay up late?
2 Yeah, we could sit by the campfire until midnight.
3 Did you have to get up early?
4 No, we didn 't have to get up until nine.
C
1 Did Francoise have a good time in Australia?
2 No, she had to work six days a week.
3 That's terrible!
4 And she wasn 't allowed to phone us.
UNIT 12
1 F 4 E b
2 D 5 A 2 If he hadn't run away he would have done an electrician's course.
3 B 6 C 3 If he'd stayed at home, he'd be an electrician now.
4 E 4 He wouldn't have had enough money to study if he hadn·t worked
as a waiter.
3 2 could have eaten your sandwich 5 If he had written to his parents, they wouldn't have thought he
3 could have left your wallet in the bank was dead.
4 could have caught an earlier train 6 If they hadn't seen the programme they would have still thought
5 They could have gone to the wrong place to meet us. he was dead.
6 I could have been out when you called. 7 He wouldn't have scored 86.5 percent if he hadn't worked hard.
7 Dave could have got stuck in traffic. 8 If he hadn't been very clever, he wouldn't have won the award.
8 You could have left the caps lock key on.
11 2 6 h
3 2 You shouldn't have told Tom (my secret). 3 e 7 b
3 We should have taken a taxi. 4 a 8 d
4 You should have discussed it with me first. 5 g
5 He shouldn't have left it in his car.
6 Someone should have told me that Gerard was a vegetarian. 12 a
7 I shouldn't have stayed out late last night. 1 C
8 He should have studied (for his exam). 2 A
3 B
5 2 You shouldn't have taken her book without asking first. 2
3 They still haven't confirmed delivery. Could we have sent it to the A Casablanca
wrong address? B on the ship, the Titanic
4 Rio really shouldn't have given up football. He was so talented. C in Russia
5 I wouldn't have stopped to break up the fight like Mike did. It was 2 A Rick Blaine, Ilsa, Victor
too dangerous. B Rose, Jack, the rich fiance
6 Fatih and Vera couldn't have known about the party, or they C the doctor, his wife and his lover
would have come. 3 A sad
7 I know I should have called you sooner, but I've been so busy. B sad
8 Thanks for all your help, I couldn't have done it without you . C both
9 In your position, I would have backed up my files first.
10 The doctor should have told you sooner. 13 a
2 paid
6 2 would have liked 6 could have had 3 received
3 couldn't have run 7 wouldn't have believed 4 dates
4 shouldn't have listened 8 could have been 5 booking
5 should have done 9 would have bought 6 sent
7 heard
7 a 8 write
2 could walk 5 shouldn't have turned
3 wouldn't have stayed 6 I would have bought b
4 could have invited correct order. f, c, a, h, b, e, g, d

8 2 h 6 b
3 d 7 e
4 a 8 f
5 g

9 2 wouldn't be 5 hadn't 8 had cast

3 have arrived 6 hadn't missed 9 hadn't walked
4 have picked you up 7 would have won 10 be

10 a
He ran away from home because his parents forced him to enrol
in an electrician's course and because he wanted 'to become
something in life'.
2 His family thought he was dead.
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