Bridge to Success

English Language

Coursebook
Book 11

General

Volume 2

1441 - 1442 A.H. / 2020 - 2021 A.D.

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Bridge to Success

Bridge to Success is a twelve-grade course for • English for educational success. To meet
learners of English as a second language (ESL). the challenges of the future, children need
The twelve grades range from the beginning of to develop facility with both conversational
cycle 1 to the end of cycle 3. and academic English. From the earliest
stage, Bridge to Success addresses both these
Bridge to Success Grade 11 consists of nine competencies. Bridge to Success presents
thematic units of study, which include a range authentic listening and reading texts, writing
of activities, text types and objectives, split over tasks, and end-of-unit projects similar to
three terms. those learners might encounter in English-
medium and international schools.
The materials reflect the following principles:
• An Emirati focus, with an international In addition to this Coursebook, the
perspective. Specifically developed for accompanying Workbook provides additional
young learners throughout the United support, reinforcement and practice.
Arab Emirates, the themes, situations and Comprehensive support for teachers is provided
literature covered by Bridge to Success strive in the Teacher’s Guide.
to reflect the Emirati context and encourage
learners’ curiosity about the wider world. This The following icons are used in this
fosters respect and interest in other cultures Coursebook:
and leads to awareness of global citizenship. 1 pre-recorded listening activity
• An enquiry-based, language-rich approach
links to 21st Century Themes and/or Skills
to learning. Bridge to Success engages
children as active, creative learners. As
learners participate in a wide variety We hope that you and your learners will enjoy
of curriculum-based activities, they using these materials as much as we enjoyed
simultaneously acquire content knowledge, developing them for you.
develop critical thinking skills and practise The Bridge to Success team
English language and literacy. The materials
incorporate a ‘learning to learn’ approach,
helping children acquire skills and strategies
that will help them approach new learning
situations with confidence.

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Reading/Topic Listening/Speaking Use of English Vocabulary Writing
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Geographical Listen to an interview for and since Geography geography of a
features Countable and country
Listen to a documentary Animals
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Animals,wildlife Listen to a conversation
and conservation Quantifiers with about animal
Listen to a presentation
uncountable nouns conservation
Plants and trees Speaking:
Prepositions with Write a summary
Nature and the Discuss the UAE space agency about plants and
environment verbs describing
Prepare a documentary geography tress
Guess categories Expressions of Write about
Make a presentation opinions; giving renewable
examples energy
Indefinite pronouns Complete a
summary
it as an object
with make for
referencing;
adjective + noun
collocations
Review Review of Unit 5
Project Project: Marine turtles
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Health and Listening: Defining and non- Health Give advice on
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Looking after clauses dishes to eat
Listen to a talk about healthy food Healthcare
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Food and health passive advantages and
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Healthcare systems Speaking: of taking
meaning with
Technology and Discussion about health gerunds and medication
fitness
Discuss sports in the UAE infinitives
Stem cell therapy
Discuss sleeping habits its as a possessive
Medicine and
Giving advice determiner;
health
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Health issues in the giving advice
UAE
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adjectives;
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Expressions to
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Project Project: Common health problems
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Poetry Listen to a radio interview Question forms Architecture Write about
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Buildings and Listen to a poem Poetic technique
architecture Write a haiku
Speaking: Inversion after
Discuss forms of art adverbials
Discussion about a new artist Causatives have
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Discuss your favourite art
Referencing devices
Discuss Unknown Bedouins
Discuss differences in photos

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Topics Space exploration; geographical features; animals, wildlife and
conservation; plants and trees; nature and the environment
● Use of English Present perfect with for and since; countable and
uncountable nouns; quantifiers with uncountable nouns; prepositions
with verbs describing geography; expressions of opinions; giving
examples; indefinite pronouns; it as an object with make for referencing;
adjective + noun collocations

Lessons 1–2
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● Have you heard of Apollo, the space exploration mission? What do you
know about it?
● Do you know anything about the UAE’s involvement in space
exploration?
● Do you know about any Arab countries involved in space exploration?
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1 Read all the questions and choices, then listen to an interview
about the UAE’s space programme to find the answers.
1 The UAE space programme started
a with the launch of the first government satellite.
b when the UAE was founded.
c with the discovery of oil.
2 The plans and goals for the space sector
a are confidential and not being shared with the public.
b are public and a lot of people are discussing them.
c are not mentioned in the text.
3 When was the first UAE government satellite launched?
a two years ago
b a few years ago
c in 2009
4 Why was the UAE joining the International Space Exploration
Coordination Group an important event?
a It will help the UAE develop.
b The UAE is the first Arab county to join it.
c All other countries in the world are already members.
5 Who will the space lab be valuable for?
a astronauts and researchers
b environmentalists and researchers
c astronauts, students and researchers

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2 Look at these sentences from the interview: When reading the questions
before you listen, use a pencil
● Since then, the UAE space sector has quickly advanced. to underline keywords in
● it has helped many scientists for several years. the questions so you can be
1 Are these actions still happening today? more focused while listening.
2 Is since used to talk about a specific time or a duration of time? For example:
3 Is for used to talk about a specific time or a duration of time? The plans and goals for the
4 Can you remember what this tense is called? space sector …
5 Can you write the different parts that make this tense?
subject + + .
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3 When interviewing or having a conversation with
someone, both speakers need to take turns. Look at these We use for to talk about a
sentences used in a conversation to take, maintain and duration or period of time.
offer turns and put them in the right column. For example:
1 What’s your opinion? The astronauts have
2 Do you want to add anything here? worked on this project for
3 Just a moment … I still need to tell you … two weeks, three hours, a
4 Can I jump in here … decade, a long time.
5 Do you want to begin? We use since to talk about a
6 I’d like to add something about … specific time/event.
7 Just one last point on … For example:
8 What I mean is … They have been on the
offering a asking for maintaining space shuttle since 8 o’clock,
turn a turn a turn noon, the start of the
program, the flight took off.

4 In groups of three, think of a new goal

for the UAE space agency. Then think of
convincing reasons why your new goal
should be adopted by the agency.

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● How would you describe the scenery of the UAE?
● How have the physical features of the UAE changed over the past 50 years?

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1 Read the three texts. What kind of text is each one?
A encyclopaedia entry
B online blog C tourist brochure
1 Family adventure holiday in Costa Rica
There’s a great deal to see in Costa Rica. Stunning volcanoes, many lead you through the forest to see incredible views of the Arenal
white, sandy beaches and unspoilt tropical rainforest are all part of volcano and lake and the Tilarán mountain range. In the afternoon
this Costa Rica holiday adventure. relax in the many thermal springs nearby.
Cruise along the Tortuguero river or hike through the jungle to Alternatively, take a boat along the unique inland waterways of
waterfalls deep inside this national park. The main attraction is Isla Damas through the
watching the Green Sea turtles lay their eggs at night, but there is mysterious mangrove swamps
an extensive network of creeks behind the beaches where you can to see a huge variety of wildlife
see river turtles, fish and lots of monkeys. and plants both above and
If a walk in the shadow of an active volcano sounds more fun, below the surface of the water.
Whatever you choose, a holiday
then the Arenal National Park is for you. Our guides bring their
in Costa Rica will be one to
wealth of experience to your adventure as they remember.

The United Arab Emirates has two coastlines, one on the Arabian
2 The United Arab Emirates Gulf (650 km) and a shorter one on the Gulf of Oman of 90 km.
Off the coast lie numerous small islands as well as coral reefs
The United Arab Emirates is on the eastern part of the Arabian bursting with marine life.
peninsula. There is a mountain range in the north east, but most The climate is mostly hot and dry, but in the winter months large
of the country is desert. South and west of Abu Dhabi are vast, amounts of rain may fall in short, torrential bursts. Violent dust
rolling sand dunes which join the Rub’ al Khali or Empty storms carrying
Quarter, part of the largest sand desert in the world. The UAE vast quantities of sand high
also has several oases, two of which, the Al Ain oasis and the into the atmosphere reduce
Liwa oasis, have plenty of underground water for date palm visibility and can lead to
cultivation and permanent settlements. health problems for some.

3 Day 5

Now in the second country of my Scandinavian tour – Norway. This country is famous for its fjords, lakes, mountain ranges, pine forests
and of course the stunning glaciers. I’ve just spent the day walking on the Jostedalsbreen Glacier in west Norway. What an experience! I
went with a small group of other hikers and we spent the day trekking across the glacier learning about the animals and plants in the area.
One piece of advice I’d give to anyone wanting to do the same is get a guide. They’re brilliant and really know what they are talking about.
Tomorrow I’m taking a boat to visit some fjords and a few lakes and will hopefully get a
chance to take loads of photos of the scenery. I just hope the weather’s OK. We had a bit of rain
yesterday and my friends say the summer months are often the wettest so I’ve been lucky so far.
In a couple of days I’m going further north to the Arctic Circle to experience the midnight sun! Something
I’ve wanted to do for ages. Will post the best pics online.

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2 Read the text again and answer the following questions.
1 There are mountain ranges in …
a the UAE and Costa Rica b Costa Rica and Norway c All three countries
2 The country with the driest climate is …
a the UAE b Norway c Costa Rica
3 An oasis is an area with …
a lots of water b sand c a shortage of water
4 A natural warm bath is possible in …
a the UAE b Costa Rica c Norway
5 In summer, the sun never sets in …
a the UAE b Costa Rica c Norway
6 Trees grow in water in …
a the UAE b Costa Rica c Norway
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3 Find a synonym in the texts for these words and phrases.
1 rainforest 5 dry area
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2 a series of mountains 6 ridges of sand When you find an unknown
3 hot 7 watering hole word in a text, try to think
4 wetland 8 sheet of ice of another word (synonym)
which might go in its place.
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4 Put these nouns into the correct columns in the table. with the new word, it will
help you understand the
rain beach sand lake advice oasis
meaning.
island water monkey experience

Countable Uncountable

5 Find the two countable and two uncountable nouns from Activity 4 in the texts.
Then answer the questions.
1 Which words are used to quantify countable nouns?
2 Which words are used to quantify uncountable nouns?
3 Which words can we use with both?

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● Choose a country from the map of the world. What do you know about the
geography of this country?

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1 Listen to a documentary about two different countries and decide which statement
describes them best.
a A comparison of the geography and climate of both countries.
b A general description of the geography and climate of both countries.
c A visitor’s guide to both countries.
2 Listen to the documentary again and complete the table. If the information isn’t provided,
write NG (not given).
Information Oman Malaysia
continent
bordering countries Thailand and Singapore
total area 309,500 sq km
capital city
population of the capital 1.6 million
names of mountains Hajar mountains
extra information about mountains
rivers
usual weather

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3 Look at the phrases and the underlined words.
● bordering with Yemen
● separated by deserts
● from the north-west
● to the south-east
● runs along the Arabian Sea
● located on Borneo
● divided between its east and west
a Look at the underlined words. What part of speech are they?
b What is the purpose of these words?
c Look at the bubbles below. Use the audioscript to find the words in the bubbles.
Which words come before each? Can you think of any others?

separated

by from with along between on

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4 With your group, write four sentences describing the geography of the
country on your card. Don’t write the name of the country so others can
guess it! Try to use some prepositions from Activity 3.

5 With your group, prepare a short documentary script about the geography
of the country on your card.
Use audioscript 20 as a guide and remember to include interesting
information to keep your audience listening!

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● Is it expensive? Why? The UAE is the first country in
the Arab world to announce
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Al Amal, which will explore
1 Read the question below. What do you have to
Mars’ climate in 2021.
write about? Underline the words that help you decide.
Space exploration is much too expensive and the money should be spent on more
important things. What is your opinion?
2 You can answer the question in different ways. Look at the two methods below.

Paragraph METHOD 1: METHOD 2:

1 Your personal opinion on the subject Explain the question in your words
Space exploration is necessary. Money well-spent or wasted?
2 One reason with examples to support Disadvantages of space exploration
your opinion

3 Another reason with examples to Advantages of space exploration

support your opinion

4 Conclude your argument Your opinion

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3 Read two sample answers. Which method does each one follow? Complete the
notes in the table above. Paragraph 1 has been done for you as an example.

ANSWER 1 ANSWER 2

Some people say that exploring space is a For years, many countries have invested in the
waste of money and that there are more urgent exploration of outer space. This research has
needs on earth, such as reducing poverty and required a lot of money, of course. Therefore
saving the environment. However, I completely many people discuss the following question:
disagree with this opinion for two reasons. has this money been well-spent or wasted?
First of all, many of the technologies today Some people believe that all or most space
exist thanks to space research – satellite research should be stopped because it is very
technology, for example, which we depend on expensive. These people think that it costs
for communication and weather forecasting. billions of dollars to send astronauts to the
Without satellites, we would not be able to follow moon, but all they brought back were a few
events as they happen in the world, nor give rocks. Furthermore, these people say that the
populations any warning of approaching storms. money and effort now being wasted in outer
Space research has also led to the development space could be spent for homeless people,
of new materials that protect us against heat and improving the education system, saving the
allow us to preserve food. Therefore, I believe environment and finding cures for diseases.
that sending human beings into space has often However, other people believe that space
helped us develop new technologies that make research has given us many benefits. They justify
our everyday lives better. their opinion by pointing out that hundreds of
The second point is we cannot know what useful products, from personal computers to
will happen in the future, so we must find a heart pacemakers to special foods, are the results
way to escape from the Earth. Gradually, we of space research. They say that weather and
are learning how humans can survive for long communication satellites, which are also products
periods in space and even travel to other planets of space programmes, have helped people all over
in the future. It seems to me that if space the globe. In addition to these practical benefits,
exploration is stopped, we will never have this there is also the scientific knowledge that we now
valuable information. have about the sun, the moon, the planets and
My conclusion is, while it is true that we face even our own earth as a result of space research.
serious problems on our own planet and there I agree with people who support space research
are many issues with space exploration, it is and I want it to continue. Space research, as I
also important that we continue to explore explained, has already brought many benefits
outer space. This will bring more technological to humanity. It is my view that perhaps it will
advances as well as a new place to live if we bring even more benefits in the future, ones that
cannot stay on Earth in future. Ideally, all we cannot even imagine now, but which will
nations should cooperate in space research. affect us all.

4 Now answer the question yourself.

Before you start, use METHOD 1 or
METHOD 2 to organise your ideas.

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● These stamps from Burundi show typical wild animals
from that country. What wildlife could we put on a new
set of stamps for our country?
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1 Complete the sentences below by adding the missing letters of the adjectives
in bold. The words in brackets will help you understand the meaning.
1 There are many s_p_rb examples of whales off the Emirati coast. (excellent)
2 Tourists love it when whales hold up their im_ _se tails. (very big)
3 The oryx has adapted to survive in the h_ _sh climate. (severe)
4 The oryx makes a sh_ _ _ _w hole in the ground to cool down. (not deep)
5 Dr Halder believes that falcons are f_ _rl_ _s birds. (brave)
6 Tourists should try the au_ _ _ _t_c Emirati experience of feeling a falcon on
their gloved hand. (genuine)
2 For each adjective in brackets in Activity 1, find a synonym from the box
below. There is one word which you do not need to use.

courageous superficial real wonderful sad huge difficult

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3 Listen to three people with a passion for wildlife talking about the animals they
work with. Complete the table below with the words from the box.

monitoring numbers vet repopulation whales oryx falcons

Name Shamma Al Blooshi Aisha Al Mazrui Dr Haseeb Haider

Works with
Type of work

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4 Listen again and write (S) for Shamma, 6 Look at the advert for the Green Leaf
(A) for Aisha and (H) for Haseeb. Some conservation awards. In groups, nominate
statements are said by more than one one of the speakers for a Green Leaf
person. Award.
a Which person:
1 works with tourists?
Green Leaf Awards for Conservation
2 says that the animals are sometimes 20,000 AED prize for best contribution to
protecting wildlife in the UAE.
hunted?
Nominate a conservation project you know.
3 always planned to work with animals?
4 thinks that these animals represent our
country? Say:
5 has a job that surprises people? ● why your speaker should win the award
6 carries out operations on the animals? ● what the benefits are to wildlife
7 believes the animals they work with are ● what the benefits are to our country.
intelligent?
8 thinks that Emiratis have a special
relationship with these animals?
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7 Imagine you visited one of the animal
What things have Shamma, Aisha and
conservation projects mentioned in the
Haseeb got in common?
listening.
● All of them …
Write a blog post saying:
● Both X and X …
● what you saw
● X likes … and so does X.
● what you did
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5 A new book on wildlife in our country is Write about 100 words.
being published. Which animal would be
best to feature on the cover? Discuss your
reasons why.

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Falcon Turtle a good idea to reinforce your main points
before you finish. Use expressions such as
To recap, To summarise and So ....
Arabian Arabian
Leopard Oryx

Wildlife
Dolphin in the Snake
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● Describe what you can see in pictures 1 to 6.
● Have you ever seen plants like these? Where?

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1 Read the text about plants in the UAE. Then answer
the questions.
1 What have plants in the UAE done to survive the tough climate?
2 What is the date palm used for?
3 When is it possible to see the flowers of the desert hyacinth?
4 What do the desert rose and oleander have in common?
5 What can the purple heart and hibiscus be used for? 3

Plants of Arabia
There are around 678 plant species which grow in the United Arab Emirates. Many
have adapted well to the extreme desert conditions in which they thrive.
The date palm is one of the most familiar trees in the country. It grows
to about 30 metres and has a narrow trunk. The leaves are long (up to six metres) 4
and sharp at the tips. Most famous for its fruit, almost every part of the tree can be
used including the trunks to make houses and the leaves to make roofs and fences.
The desert hyacinth grows in the salty sands of the coast. It has no branches, but
long overlapping brown leaves which point upwards.
The flowers are yellow, orange or white and appear between December and March
after the rains.
The desert rose is native to the Arabian peninsula and grows easily in the UAE. The
leaves are like leather and the flowers are white, pink or red and shaped like a 5
funnel. The oleander which grows naturally in the Hajar mountains can also be
found all over the Emirates, but all parts of this flowering shrub are dangerous. The
desert rose and the oleander are used in public places as hedges but are highly
poisonous and should be kept away from children and animals. Both can cause
heart problems, stomach upset and dizziness.
The purple heart or purple queen has beautiful deep purple leaves if it grows in the
sun, but these leaves turn green if the plant is in shade. At the end of each branch
are pale pink flowers. The hibiscus has large, trumpet-shaped flowers in a variety of
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bright colours. The flowers only last for one day, but the plant will produce
hundreds of flowers throughout the year. Either is perfect for brightening up a
balcony or garden as they grow well in pots and can cope with extremely high
temperatures.

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2 Listen to a lecturer talking about plants. As you listen, complete the table.
Plant Kingdom
Varieties: trees, shrubs, 1 , mosses, herbs
Key similarities: 2
absorb water and nutrients
Photosynthesis converts sunlight into 3
Leaf colour – mostly 4
Key differences: Trees
5

branches
Max. height: over 6 metres
long life
Plants
stem
multiple stems

approx. 6 metres
7
life
Unusual plants: The orchid and aloe vera – don’t grow in 8
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4 Look at these sentences from the listening and reading. Try to use pronouns instead
Then answer the question. of repeating the nouns.
Each creates its own food. It will make your work
Neither needs soil. sound more interesting
Several are thousands of years old. and be easier to read.
Many have adapted well to the extreme desert conditions in
which they thrive.
Both can cause heart problems.
Either is perfect for brightening up a balcony.
What does each highlighted word refer to?

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● What is the main energy source used in the UAE?
● Do you know about any other energy sources used around the world?
● Do you think it is better to use one of the energy sources more than the others?

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1 Read the different subheadings and match them to the parts of the text.
a How some countries use the alternative

b The advantages of this alternative
c The problem with our energy sources

d A solution to the problem

FUTURE ENERGY
1 Traditional energy sources like oil, coal and
natural gas have been the principal sources of energy
around the world since the 1900s, and are mainly
used for electricity and transport. Are they going to
run out in the future? When will that be? How will we
survive without them?
concentration of volcanoes which makes it easy to
2 Many countries believe renewable energy is the
generate heat.
way forward; it is energy made from natural sources
that will never run out, such as wind, waves and sun. 4 Why should we use renewable energy? For so
Iceland and Norway already produce nearly 100% of many reasons, first of all pollution! Oil use produces vast
their energy from renewable resources and Denmark amounts of toxic gases, which makes it extremely
aims to reach that goal by 2050. polluting. Renewable energy protects our health because it
3 What do they use? Denmark mainly uses wind doesn’t produce harmful pollution. Secondly, because it is
power through turbines to mechanically generate freely available in many forms, any country which has
power for electricity. Turbines look like giant-size waves, sunshine or wind can benefit from these resources.
fans placed either on land or in the water. Iceland Renewable energy is an efficient use of natural resources
mainly uses geothermal power – basically the heat and can be especially useful for developing countries. The
coming from the land. Iceland has a high question really should be, Why not?

2 Read the statements, then read the text to decide if they are true (T), false (F) or the
information is not given (NG).
1 Renewable energy sources will also run out in the future.
2 Iceland and Norway already produce 100% of their energy from renewable sources.
3 Turbines can be placed on the ground or in the sea.
4 Iceland uses the heat in the land to create energy.
5 The text describes one negative side of traditional energy sources.

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them in the text on page 90. Answer the write a 3–4 line proposal on how you can
questions that follow. use more renewable energy. Use the
a Iceland has a high concentration of Internet to find information about that
volcanoes which makes it easy to generate country’s geography, nature and natural
heat. resources.
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forms, any country which has waves, 5 Present your ideas to the ‘Ministry of
sunshine or wind can benefit from these Energy’ of the country on your card. Be
resources. prepared to answer a lot of questions!
Switch roles and become the Ministry of
1 What does the word it refer to in each of
Energy for the other country. Be prepared
these sentences?
to ask a lot of questions to find the best
2 Is the word it in all of these sentences the
suggestions for your country.
subject or object?
3 Why was the word it used in all of these
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reptiles lake planets galaxy gravity
1 Match a topic sentence to the correct
marine life extinction satellite mammals
paragraph. There is one extra sentence
space station telescope mountain ocean
which you do not need to use.
zoology solar system wildlife oryx
1 They are interested in the existence plains glaciers jungle islands astronauts
of life on other planets, but this process preservation volcanoes sea river rocket
requires large funds and time. This is why birds fish forest captivity nature reserve
some people argue that space exploration
is a waste of time and money and that this Outer Space Geography Animals
amount should be spent on other problems.
2 Developing countries have serious
problems in the health, education and
employment sectors. This could be solved
with the help of developed nations. In fact,
many countries are giving financial aid and
others are investing directly in poor countries
in order to solve their problems.
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world in order to find natural resources. 3 Choose for or since.
Their success could change our lives and
1 It hasn’t rained for / since months.
open new possibilities for the future.
4 It is my view that helping and improving 2 My family has lived in the same house
life in poor nations is the best way to use for / since many years.
the money. Meanwhile, research on space 3 Have you studied English for / since a
exploration should continue. It is a time long time?
consuming and expensive process, but it will 4 Mahmoud has lived in Ajman for / since
benefit people’s lives in case of success. 1985.
a Rich nations play an important role in 5 For / Since last month, the weather has
bringing change to poor nations. been quite good.
b To sum up, I believe that it is the responsibility
of wealthy nations to solve the problems of 4 Complete the sentences with the
their poor neighbouring countries. appropriate preposition.
c First, space exploration has given us useful 1 The UAE borders Oman.
inventions like the microwave and mobile 2 Countries are separated borders.
phones. 3 The E11, which is the longest highway in the
d Many countries are spending large amounts UAE, runs the Arabian Sea coastline.
of money on space exploration. 4 Ras Al Khaimah is located the
e However, trying to solve mysteries is a real
northeast tip of the UAE.
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● What do you know about marine turtles? Do the quiz below with your partner.
Turtle Quiz 2 Read the text again and write the correct
1 Do marine turtles swim in Emirati waters? heading from the box below for each
2 How much time do they spend on land? paragraph.
3 How far can they swim?
4 How many eggs does a female typically lay? a Dangers from Humans
5 Which animals are their main predators? b Navigation and Beach Selection
6 What man-made dangers do turtles face? c Nesting
d Incubation and Emergence
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1 Read the text below to check your answers.

1 No less than four out of the seven known

species of marine turtle have been observed in the
coastal waters off the UAE, the most populous species
being the Hawksbill Turtle. Because turtles spend time
on land only to build a nest and lay eggs – all of which
happens in a single night – scientific observation
of turtles is difficult. It is only the relatively recent
development of satellite tracking – known as telemetry
– that has helped us build up a picture of migration
patterns, feeding habits and nesting rituals. concluded that this phenomenon is, in fact, the secretion
2 Turtles typically migrate for 5–20 years in the of salt absorbed from time spent at sea.
open ocean. Once they reach maturity (30–50 years old) 4 Baby turtles hatch from the eggs approximately
a cycle of mating and nesting starts. Males never return 60–70 days after the laying of the eggs. Hatching always
to land once they are born, but move between the feeding occurs at night and the babies use a sharp claw called
areas and the mating areas. During the nesting season, a a caruncle – which eventually drops off – to crack the
female turtle will return to the beach in two-week cycles. shell from the inside. Turtles then leave the nest and use
The female will usually lay her eggs within 100 metres of the moonlight to guide them towards the sea. However,
the spot where she herself was born. Scientists believe the life of a newborn turtle is full of danger and the
this incredible feat is possible as turtles are able to read attentions of sharks, birds and bigger fish mean that
the Earth’s magnetic fields to navigate back to their nesting survival rates of infant turtles are as low as one in a
grounds after migrating thousands of miles at sea. thousand.
3 The female turtle will use her flippers to move 5 Added to this are man-made challenges which
loose sand away before digging a deeper hole in which are increasingly threatening the marine turtle. Fishing
to lay anything from 80 to 120 eggs at a time. The eggs nets, marine debris such as floating plastic and general
are then covered over with sand as a way of disguising pollution reduce survival rates. Building developments
the nest from predators and the turtle makes her way along the coast have also disturbed nesting grounds,
back to the open sea, never returning to tend the nest. with the added problem of light pollution which confuses
During the laying of eggs the female turtle appears to be newborn turtles who move towards the city lights instead
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3 Using the clues, complete the crossword 4 Read the text again and decide
with the key words from the text in the whether the questions below are
box below. true (T) or false (F).
1 Scientists have taken advantage
debris (n) flippers (n) secretion (n) of technology to build up a better
mating (n) migration (n) nesting (n) understanding of turtles’ habits.
reef (n) hatch (v) tend (v) trance (n) 2 Males return to the beach to protect the
1
nest once the female has laid the eggs.
3 Turtles navigate by following the sea
2
currents to return to the same beach time
3 4
after time.
4 During nesting, female turtles will drink
5
sea water to absorb salt.
5 Newborn turtles will crack the shell using
6 7 8
a special claw which is then discarded
naturally.
9
6 Light from human activity is one cause of
poor survival rates of newborn turtles.
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5 Complete the summary by writing no
breaking the shell.
more than TWO words in each gap.
3 A state of mind where someone appears to be
asleep or have no control of thought or action.
Many kinds of turtles populate the
5 Flat limbs a marine animal usually uses for
swimming. coastline of the UAE, 1 the Hawksbill
6 When animals move at a particular time from Turtle. Even though scientific study is
one part of the world to another. difficult due to the marine habitat and
9 When males and females of a species come patterns, satellite 2 has helped
together to produce young. scientists understand how these creatures
10 Pieces of waste material. live. Turtles have impressive 3 skills
Down and females always return to their maternal
1 A process by which liquid is produced and beach to lay eggs. During nesting, 80–120
comes out of the body. eggs are laid and the baby turtles hatch
4 When animals build a place in which to lay after 60–70 days. However, very few 4
eggs. due to a variety of predators. Furthermore
7 A long line of rocks or sand just below the
man-made pollution and 5 along the
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Topics Health and wellness; looking after health; food and health;
healthcare systems; technology and fitness; stem cell therapy; medicine
and health; health issues in the UAE.
● Use of English Defining and non-defining relative clauses; present
and past passive; verbs with gerunds and infinitives; its as a possessive
determiner; compound adjectives

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● What do you think are the most common diseases around the
world?
● Why do you think more people suffer from diseases today?
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1 Read the topics, then listen to the interview and tick the ones mentioned.
life expectancy diabetes
obesity
heart disease
comparison between hospitals in the UAE

cancer different emirates awareness campaigns
2 Listen to the interview again and complete the information. Remember to write notes,
not full sentences.

(a) Male life expectancy in the UAE 76

(b) Female life expectancy in the UAE
(c) Worldwide life expectancy
(d) Most common health problem in the UAE
(e) Most common problem the same for men and women? YES/NO
(f) Most of the time, obesity leads to …
(g) Where are the anti-obesity programmes running?
(h) The anti-obesity programmes get help from …
(i) How many kg did the example student lose?
(j) Why do Ministry of Health staff visit schools?
(k) Which places does the adult diabetes campaign visit?
(l) What does the speaker say is the ‘key’ for healthier lives?

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3 Look at these underlined clauses from We use relative pronouns to add or define
the interview. information in a sentence.
For example:
● … the average life expectancy, which is the
age scientists predict people will live to, is Children who eat a lot of sugar are usually
one of the first … overweight.
● … the causes could start from a very early Diabetes is spreading very quickly, which is a
age, when children are creating their eating big problem.
routines. The campaign that was launched yesterday will
● The programmes are being run in Dubai and help raise diabetes awareness.
Ajman, where there are large numbers of
elementary schools.
● … teachers and physical education trainers,
who are all trained and qualified.
1 What do the underlined clauses start with?
2 What happens if we remove these clauses
from the text? Can we still understand the
text? Is there still enough information? target
3 What are the reasons we use these clauses? audience
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aims
of the
campaign
4 In groups of four, choose one
of the following health-related
issues, then work with your
group on creating a campaign
to help reduce the problem. steps
issue
a smoking in the locations
b lack of exercise campaign

You can use the sub-topics opposite

to help you organise your ideas.
celebrities intro
Now present your campaign to supporting about the
your classmates. your issue
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● Why do people go to spas?
● Are there any spas in the UAE?

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1 Read the magazine article about health spas.
Which is the best heading?
a Spas: then and now
b Places of healing
c World’s best spas

The idea of a spa holiday is always a very attractive one. When we hear the word ‘spa’, we think of
treatments, mineral springs and saunas. But some spas are much more than that- they’re places
where both the body and mind are given a chance to relax. Today, a wide variety of spa types offer lots
of different treatments.
Mineral Springs Spas or other types of activities. Some spa resorts are known for their
location in the countryside, near lakes or mountains. Therefore,
This type of spa is usually close to nature. Here, the natural visitors can combine their spa treatment with hiking, sailing,
healing power of the water is used to treat problems with joints,
horse-riding or cycling.
bones and muscles. The highlights are the mud baths and baths
in mineral springs which help visitors relax and get their blood Spa Resorts
circulating properly. Spa resorts may vary in size and style, but they’re a dream
Most visitors prefer a one-day visit to such a spa resort. It’s destination for many people. They are basically hotels that offer
more affordable and equally relaxing. The day could start with a all the services a spa would, plus exercises classes, sessions
swim in an indoor or outdoor pool. Then they could spend time with personal trainers and nutritionists. Some spa resorts are
in a Jacuzzi with mineral water, in a hot sauna or in a pool with advertised as perfect for families while others are promoted for
water from hot springs. For a higher price, they could have a couples or business travellers.
mud bath. Visitors are encouraged to experience the power of healthy
Others might prefer to spend a few days at the spa and turn living. Because there are so many services and activities on offer,
their visit into a holiday. Apart from spending time using the often visitors are guided by a personal assistant who helps them
facilities, visitors can choose to do sport to organise their stay. There are also doctors, nurses and
physiotherapists on site.
Apart from spending time in the spa or in the gym, visitors
can take part in group discussions and workshops on how to
improve one’s quality of life. Talks are given on a variety of
topics, such as keeping fit and motivated, getting better sleep or
building better relationships. Visitors can also take up new
activities such as yoga, meditation or swimming.

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2 Match each statement with the correct type of spa and

write MSP (mineral springs spa) or SR (spa resort).
1 You can find medical staff here.
2 You can have a bath in natural springs.
3 Visitors can learn practical things related to health.
4 Visitors don’t often stay overnight here.
5 You can explore the surrounding area.
3 Look at the topic sentence from the first paragraph.
Is this a fact or opinion?
The idea of a spa holiday is always a very attractive one.
Now underline the topic sentences in the rest of the text.
● What information does each one contain?
● Is the information a fact or opinion?

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4 Look at these sentences. Then answer the questions. The topic sentence is
usually the first sentence in
The body and mind are given a chance to relax. a paragraph and contains
They give the body and mind a chance to relax. the main idea and possible
1 What is the difference between these two sentences? opinions of the paragraph.
2 Do they have the same meaning? Topic sentences can help you
3 How is the passive voice formed? quickly understand what the
4 Why do we use the passive voice? text is about.
5 Read the text again and underline all the examples of the
passive voice.

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5 With your partner, discuss places in the UAE where
in academic writing.
you can relax. Think about:
For example,
● hotels and spa resorts Different treatments are
● the desert offered at spas.
● the coast

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Lessons 5–6 A healthy eating journey

● In groups of three, write the following things as fast as you can (try to remember
words from previous lessons):
a three kinds of vegetable c three kinds of spice
b three kinds of beans d three kinds of fruit

Listening 25

1 Read the questions, then listen to

someone talking about healthy
Emirati food to find the answers.
a How many dishes does the speaker
talk about (not including drinks)?
b Does the speaker explain why every
dish is healthy?
2 Listen to the speaker again and
write some notes about the
following topics. Remember, you
don’t need to write full sentences,
only notes.
a a healthy Emirati breakfast

b a healthy Emirati snack

c a healthy Emirati dinner

Language tip
Some nouns can be turned into adjectives by adding
a suffix (a few letters to the end of the word).
d a healthy Emirati dessert For example:
flavour → flavourful
health → healthy
tradition → traditional
Can you think of any other words similar to these?

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3 Look at these highlighted verbs from the audio.
A B
1 We remember visiting Singapore We remembered to eat in expensive restaurants.
2 We tried eating ‘Rgag’ We tried to eat only one, but we couldn’t!
3 We stopped eating after a bowl We soon stopped to have a snack
4 We forgot having dinner Did we forget to mention that there was honey on top?
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b What words follow the verbs in each column?
c Is the meaning of the verb the same in both 6 A friend from abroad is visiting
columns? your city and has sent you a
d Can you think of any other verbs similar to these? message asking about healthy food
choices they can try. In pairs, write
4 Match the meanings of the verbs in the table five sentences giving them advice
sentences by putting A or B next to each on restaurants and dishes to eat.
sentence below.
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● You made plans to do something and you 7 In groups of three, choose a country
remembered to do it and did it. that you have visited or know a lot
2 ● You did something with difficulty (there is a about. Imagine you’re creating a
chance you did or didn’t do it). documentary like the one you heard
● You tested something for the first time. and describe three of its healthy
3 ● You took a break by stopping. dishes. Remember to think about:
● You finished something. 1 when the dish is eaten: breakfast,
4 ● You did something but you don’t remember lunch, snack or dinner
doing it. 2 what the main ingredients are
● You had a plan to do something but you didn’t 3 why it is healthy
remember and you didn’t do it. 4 any other information that you think
5 Look at these sentences we use to give a
friend or family
others would find interesting!
member advice and tips. Put the words in the right order.
1 should/get more fibre in your diet/You
2 the new seafood restaurant/is to try/My advice
to you
3 cut down/Why don’t you/the sugar in your food?
4 visiting/the nutritionist/I would suggest
5 eating that/shouldn’t be/You probably
Do you use any other expressions to give advice and tips to
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Practise and prepare

● What do you know about the health system in your country?
● Where do you go when you are sick?

Listening
1 26You are going to hear a conversation between two women about the health
system in England.
1 Who is Mrs Sutton worried about?
2 What is the name for a group of family doctors working in the same building together?
3–8 Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for
each answer.

Name of
Number of doctors Other information Information about doctors
health centre
Dean End 3
Appointment system Dr Jones is good with
5 6
patients.
than South Hay Dr Shaw is good with
small children.
South Hay 4
Building less modern Dr Williams helps people
than Dean End with 7 .

8 Doctors start seeing patients at the Health Centre from o’clock on weekdays.
9 Choose TWO letters A–E.
Which TWO groups of patients receive free medication?

A people over 17 years old

B unemployed people
C non-UK residents
D people over 50 years old
E pregnant women

10 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

The charge for one item of medication is about £ .

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phrase from the box. There is one extra word. Then, ask
and answer the questions with your partner. All UAE nationals are covered
by free health insurance
family doctor register sick make an appointment and sponsors must provide
check-up medication consultation practice health insurance for all
employees. However, the
Q: What are the costs when you are ill in your country? USA does not have free
A: Well … people have to pay for 1 if they’re over healthcare for everyone.
16, but, fortunately, general healthcare is free. However, if you
choose to go to a private 2 , then you might
pay a lot.

Q: Do you think people stay at home too easily when they’re ill?
A: Yes ... I’ve got friends who have a day off school if they wake
up feeling a little 3 and they immediately
4
to see a doctor!

Q: Do women pay more attention to their health than men?

A: I think so yes … women will see their 5 for a
6
if they’re worried about something. On the
other hand, men tend to avoid dealing with health problems
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Lessons – Technology and Fitness

● How can people tell if they’re getting fitter?
● How is technology used in the world of fitness?
● Have you ever used a gadget when working out
or playing a sport?
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1 Professor Morris talks about different technologies

that help us keep fit and healthy. Which of the ones
below does he recommend? Listen and check your answers.
● fitness leggings
● heart monitor
● fitness headphones
● smart scale
● running/cycling phone app

2 Listen again and decide if the sentences below are true (T) or false (F).
1 Prof. Morris thinks there are too many gadgets related to fitness.
2 Prof. Morris is keen on the heart monitor because of its size.
3 The phone app suggests what speed you should be cycling or running at.
4 Users of the phone app can motivate each other.
5 Prof. Morris says the smart scale is rather old-fashioned.
6 The smart scale can keep track of more than one user’s data.
Speaking
3 Work in small groups. Ask your partners questions about how they keep
fit and their experiences with fitness gadgets.
Learner A Learner B Learner C
1 has bought a fitness heart 1 has a fitness app on their phone. 1 weighs himself/
monitor recently. herself every morning.
2 knows how many calories 2 uses their phone in some
2 has scales in their
they need per day. way when they’re exercising.
house.
3 feels they’re getting fitter.
4 3 is thinking about downloading a
has been working out cycling/running app. 3 would like to buy a
recently. 4 enjoys cycling or running. smart scale.
5 knows what an adult’s 5 considers himself/herself 4 knows what BMI
average body fat should be competitive in sports. stands for.
(%). 5 has been on a diet.

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Reading
4 Read the sentences which describe the Recently purchased
information in the pie charts. Put the
sentences into an appropriate order to
15% 15% Wristwear
form a paragraph, describing the data
shown. Phone apps
1 However, these figures will rise even more
23% Earwear
in the years to come up to 25% and 42%
respectively. 39% Clothing
2 If we take an overall perspective, it can be Other
seen that most people surveyed are willing 8%
to spend their money on fitness gadgets.
3 The first thing that stands out is that in
recent years there’s been an increase of sales Possible purchases
in wristwear such as heart monitors and
fitness apps. 8%
4 The pie charts show the results of a survey Wristwear
of 1,000 American adults interviewed about 25%
17% Phone apps
fitness gadgets and equipment they had
recently purchased, as well as the ones they Earwear
would consider buying in the future. 8%
Clothing
5 These people are also not as worried about
42%
what they are wearing when they are Other
working out. Their interest has dropped
from 39% to 17%.
6 This trend is explained by the fact that more
and more people are becoming interested in Speaking tip
getting fit and tracking their performance.
When asking people about real-life
What do the three underlined expressions refer to? experiences, try to get more details
by asking follow-up questions.
Speaking Open-ended questions (that can’t be
answered ‘yes’ or ’no’) are better for
5 What advice would you give to your friend who …
creating conversation. For example,
● is into running and needs a fitness gadget?
Why is that? What do you do about it?
● would like to take up a fun sport?
How do you use it?
● is too stressed and needs to relax?
● is interested in monitoring their heart rate during workouts?

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Lessons –1 Science and medicine

● What illnesses do you think medical research should focus on?
● What should the government of the UAE focus on in health research?

Reading
1 Read the newspaper heading. What do you think the article is about?

A new life for Jassim

A young Emirati boy can now lead a normal life thanks families storing cord
to state-of-the-art technology and a great decision blood in the UAE is
made by his parents. Jassim Al Ali was born with Beta increasing, because
Thalassaemia Major (BTM), a genetic blood disorder of the up-to-date
that can cause slow growth and problems with bones. facilities in the
Without any treatment, the condition leads to death. region.
Until his stem cell transplant, Jassim needed regular
blood transfusions, but since his treatment he’s had Cutting-edge
none and has now returned to school. The donor was medical research is essential in the fight against disease and
his younger brother Salem. Forward-thinking doctors stem cell therapy offers a hope to patients with other life-
suggested storing Salem’s cord blood stem cells when threatening conditions, such as leukaemia.
he was born, as they thought he might be a suitable Yet, despite the clear benefits of cell therapy, some experts
donor. A decision, according to the boys’ father, which offer a word of warning. According to Professor John Rasko
has made a huge difference to the family’s future. of the University of Sydney, there are many clinics around
‘BTM is also known as the Middle East disease, because the world which offer stem cell treatments for conditions
it’s so common here, especially amongst Emiratis,’ said such as hair loss and ageing. In the past, these clinics didn’t
the laboratory director of the Dubai-based clinic which offer medical treatments, but researchers say this is now
stored Salem’s stem cells. Jassim went to the USA for his changing as more clinics are advertising cell-based
treatment and his doctor, Dr Henderson, said that ‘stem therapies for some medical conditions including lung
cell storage can change lives,’ and added, ’I always diseases. This idea of travelling abroad for treatment is now
encourage families to store their child’s cord blood cells, known as ‘stem cell tourism’.
even if there are no health problems.’ Stem cell tourism is a growing worry for professionals who
Scientists don’t fully understand a lot about BTM yet, argue that the therapies are ineffective and some may even
but they do know that a stem cell transplant is the only be dangerous. The far-fetched claims the clinics make are
known cure and that’s why stem cell storage is so not based on medical evidence but offer false hope to
valuable. Fortunately, the number of people suffering from serious illnesses.

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questions.
4 Read this essay question and underline
1 What condition was Jassim born with? the key words.
2 Why were the doctors described as ‘forward-
thinking’? (line 12)? Medical research is very expensive and not a
3 What is another name for BTM? good way to spend money. Discuss.
4 What does Dr Henderson believe all families
should do?
5 Now complete the notes below and plan
your essay.
5 What is one possible reason for more people
now storing cord blood in the region?
6 Who can benefit from stem cell therapy? Introduction:
7 What are some health experts worried Summary of essay content
about?
Your opinion
8 What, according to professionals, is the
major problem with stem cell tourism? Point 1:
A Supporting idea
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3 Listen to two students, Emma and
Fatima, talking about stem cell therapy
Point 2:
and decide if these statements are true A Supporting idea
(T) or false (F).
B Supporting idea
1 Fatima knew about the boy’s treatment.
2 Emma believes there should be more Conclusion:
research into cell treatment for cosmetic Summary of main points
reasons.
3 Stem cell tourism is found worldwide.
Final opinion
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5 Stem cell tourism can be very profitable.
When you write an argumentative essay, you
6 Emma believes that stem cell therapy
need to decide which side you want to support.
doesn’t treat lung cancer.
Then you need to give both sides of the
7 Emma doesn’t understand why people pay
argument and finish by saying that your side is
clinics for untested treatments.
the best conclusion (you must give evidence to
8 Fatima knows how much stem cell
support your argument).
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● In groups of three, try to remember to the meanings of these words.

symptoms illness medication obesity treatment

Reporter We all feel ill every once diseases we get.You don’t need to be Dr H No, we don’t need to avoid
and a while, and we are bound to an Olympic athlete – if you exercise medication, but if there are natural
get sick occasionally! Sometimes 15–20 minutes a day, three days a ways you can use to cure
we get better on our own – we week, you’ve already given your something, you should try them
remember what our grandmother heart and body the exercise it needs. first because medications have
told us to do when we had a cold or Taking the stairs or parking your car been tried and tested by
we just go the pharmacy to buy a bit further away makes a professionals to help us feel better
over the counter medication. So difference. Adding more vegetables when we need them. However, you
when should we go to the doctor? and fruit in your diet also helps, as shouldn’t let yourself suffer in pain
In our interview, we talk to Dr you’ll get if the remedy isn’t working, and of
Hamad, a family doctor, who’s full faster with fewer calories. By course if you visit the doctor and
going to explain to us the best ways making these small changes, you he/she says that you must take a
to deal with the common illnesses are more likely to avoid many certain medication, then it’s best to
that we face. Dr Hamad, what are diseases like diabetes, obesity and go with what he/she says. Although
the first steps we should take high cholesterol levels. taking medicine helps with
regarding illnesses? symptoms, it can have side effects
Rep Thank you Doctor, those are such as headaches and nausea. It’s
Dr Hamad Well, the first step is great tips. What about when we do important to always read the
actually before you get ill. It’s get ill? What should we do? instructions leaflet before you take
prevention. Of course different medication in case you have an
Dr H It really depends on what
illnesses and diseases can be allergy to it. Also, if you take
symptoms you have, but a general
prevented in different ways, but medicine for every small ache or
recommendation I would give is to
there are general guidelines that we pain then your body could get used
try to cure it at home using natural
can follow to avoid some issues. to it and it won’t have the same
ingredients. Not everything needs
Let’s start with hygiene habits: by effect when you really need it.
medication
routinely washing your hands every
– sometimes home remedies
can be Rep Thank you Dr Hamad, you’ve
time you go home you are less
better. If you have a sore
throat, the really provided us with some useful
likely to catch colds. It has become
best thing you can do
is have a information today. Can you give
easier to protect yourself,
spoon of honey when
you wake up one last piece of advice?
nowadays. Many supermarkets
and before sleeping.
But home
have free wipes and disinfectant Dr H Take care of your body and
remedies aren’t only
for colds and
soap at the door. Use them to clean your health. If you think about
flu. We’re bound
to have physical
your trolley and you’ve already what you eat, and how you live,
injuries at some
point in our lives
protected yourself from many germs. you can be healthier and happier.
and, in these
cases, sometimes a
People can also prevent health Everybody gets ill, but if we listen
pack of ice
on the area, or a very hot
issues by adjusting their lifestyles. to our body, it can be much less
bath, is
enough.
Food and exercise habits have often.
a big influence on what chronic Rep Does that mean we should
always avoid taking medication?

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Reading Writing
1 Read the statements then read the article 3 In groups of three, write two paragraphs
to decide whether the statements are talking about the advantages
true (T), false (F) or the information is not and disadvantages of taking medication.
given (NG). For example:
1 According to Dr Hamad, the first step when Taking medication to cure your illness can
you feel ill should be to buy over the counter have advantages and disadvantages.
medication. The advantages can include removing
2 According to Dr Hamad, we should never symptoms quickly and giving patients
take medication. fast solutions to their problems, for
3 According to Dr Hamad, by caring for example a pain-killer pill can cure a
your hygiene you can reduce the chance of headache faster than …
catching colds.
4 According to Dr Hamad, if you exercise Speaking
three times a week, you can become an
Olympic athlete. 4 Read the language tip below. Use the
5 According to Dr Hamad, making small expressions to talk about the following
changes to your diet can reduce the chances topics with a partner.
of getting chronic disease.
Example: We’re bound to find a cure for some
6 The final tip Dr Hamad gives for becoming
healthier is to consider the food we eat and
common illnesses.
be aware of our bodies. ● medical advances in the next ten years
● attitudes to sport and exercise
Use of English ● access to medications and doctors

2 Look at these phrases from the article

and answer the questions.
1 we are bound to get sick! Language tip
2 you are less likely to catch colds We use bound to to describe future predictions
3 you are more likely to avoid many diseases that we’re sure of.
We use less/more likely to to describe future
a Is the writer sure about statement 1? predictions that we’re not sure of with
b Does the writer think the chances of increasing (more) and decreasing (less) chances.
catching a cold will increase or decrease?
c Does the writer think the chances of
avoiding diseases will increase or decrease?

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1 Complete the notes below with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Notes on sports club

Name of club: Kingswell
Facilities available: Golf
1
2
Classes available: Aerobics
3
Additional facility: 4
(restaurant opening soon)

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2 Which word is the odd one out? 4 Complete the sentences about you.
1 hospital, ward, clinic, doctor Discuss them with a partner.
2 campaign, training, coach, competition 1 I must stop ...
3 calories, prescription, nutrition, diet 2 I need to try to avoid ...
4 muscles, bones, skeleton, screen 3 I have been meaning ...
5 illness, ache, treatment, sore 4 I don’t remember ...
5 Even though ... I went on ...
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1 You must stop to skip / skipping lunch. It’s very When you learn a new word, also try
unhealthy. to learn words from the same set.
2 I don’t remember to take / taking my medicine
this morning.
3 The runner went on to win / winning even
though he started last.
4 Try to avoid to eat / eating too much fatty food.
5 I meant to visit / visiting the doctor this week
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● Look at the newspaper headlines.
Which of these problems do you think Job-related stress on the rise
is the most serious in our country?

Cancer levels Doctors warn

look set to rise FOOD ALLERGIES: teens of obesity
A GROWING PROBLEM
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1 Look at the examples of anti-smoking initiatives around the world.
Which of these do we have in the UAE?

Prohibiting tobacco Anti-smoking education Banning smoking in all public

sponsorship of major sports campaigns in schools (United places both indoors and
events (European Union Kingdom) outdoors (Ireland)
countries)

Banning the sale of cigarettes Fining people who smoke Banning scenes of people
in vending machines in cars with children or near smoking in films and on TV
(Australia) pregnant women (Italy) (China)

Using graphic images on Increasing tax on cigarettes Banning tobacco products

cigarette packaging (Brazil) (Australia) completely (Bhutan)

Which do you think are the most effective? Why?

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● You must find credible, reliable information using a library or online resources.
● Prepare a survey to ask other learners about their opinions and habits.
● Present your findings in class in a coherent manner (five-minute presentation).
● Use some form of statistical information to support your argument (provide visual input
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Create a chart like the one below in your notebooks. Add questions to ask your classmates
about common health problems in the UAE.
Question Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
agree disagree
1
2
3
4
5
6

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trends in the word cloud. Then match
them to a definition below.

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steady rise figure

slide
1 : a general pattern in the data
2 : another word for a number Now give your presentation to the class.
3 : a sum of all numbers
4 : a sharp increase Generally speaking, the
In comparison to this …
5 : a gradual increase majority of people …
6 : a sharp decline
7 : a gradual decrease
As you can see, most
Look at the graph and notice how key More specifically, …
people think that …
information is described.

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Evidence
provided
4 While another group is
How big is this problem in the UAE?
giving their presentation,
evaluate the effectiveness Is this a growing trend?
of their argument by What are the causes?
completing the chart What opinions do the presenters have on this topic?
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Topics Art; museums; poetry; buildings and architecture
● Use of English Modals of deduction; verbs + prepositions;
question forms; poetic technique; inversion after adverbials;
causatives have and get; referencing devices

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painting, music …
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1Listen to a podcast about different forms of
art
from around the world. As you listen, match each
photo to a country.
1 China
2 the USA
3 the UAE

2 Listen to the podcast again and choose

the correct meaning for the words.
1 imagination B
a what we use to create new ideas
b knowledge needed to achieve something

c the experience you gain making art
2 digital art
a art made by hand
b art made using computer programs

c art that uses language
3 podcast C
a a TV programme
b an audio programme you can listen to on the Internet

c a movie
4 unique
a one of a kind
b something you can find copies of

c something old and traditional
5 affordable
a expensive
b inexpensive
c something overpriced

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forms of art. We use the modals must,
1 ‘It must be visual, something you can look at’ because they’re could and might to make
used to only seeing paintings and drawings.
deductions:
2 However, today, lots of Chinese pottery is inexpensive and
affordable, which might be because it’s made on an industrial scale. Must is used to describe
3 It was mainly found in poor areas, so people automatically deductions and assumptions
thought that if a street had graffiti on its walls then it could be a based on clear clues.
dangerous place. Could and might are used
a Is the speaker sure about all the statements? to describe deductions
b Are the underlined phrases facts or assumptions?
and assumptions based on
c Did the speaker sometimes have clues to guide her to
unclear/uncertain clues.
these statements? What are these clues?

A
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4 In groups of three, look at the pictures of art
and make some deductions.
Think about:
● the form of the art
● what tools were used to create it
● the meaning of the piece.
B
For example:
This looks as though it was drawn on a computer,
so it must be digital art.
Birds are free in nature but they’re in cages in the
photo, so it could be talking about freedom.

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Lessons 3–4 Museums of the world

● How often do you visit museums?
● What kinds of museums do you like going to? Why?

Writing
1 Look at the photographs. Match the outside of each museum (1–4) with its inside (a–d).
1 Guggenheim a
Museum

b
2 Sharjah
Calligraphy
Museum

c
3 The Louvre

4 Guangdong
Folk Art
Museum

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2 Now discuss these questions in your group. Hi Aisha

● Do you think museums should only show I can’t wait for you to come and visit. There’s so much to do
old objects? Why/Why not? here and I know you’re really interested in history so I thought
we could go to the Dubai Heritage Village first. It’s a brilliant
● Why do you think museums are important? museum which shows you what life was like in Dubai in the
● Do you think heritage museums, where you past. There are people dressed in clothes based on traditional
can touch exhibits, are better? Why/Why not? designs and doing jobs we don’t do anymore. It’s also got
historic buildings that come from all over the country which
● What would you like to see in a museum?
you can go and look at. There’s a market where you can buy
Why? traditional sweets, pottery and souvenirs made from palm and
● What do you think you would find in the sometimes you can hear people singing old folk songs. The
Al Fahidi Fort Museum in Dubai? museum is visited by tourists from all over the world and I
think it appeals to everyone because you can really understand
our heritage and what it was like to live here in the past.
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Then there’s Dubai Fort which is part of the heritage village
3 Read the subject line of the email. What do and was built in 1787 and opened as a museum in 1971. In
you think it’s about? the middle of the fort is a courtyard and it’s got a display of
boats and bamboo houses with their traditional furniture. In
4 Read the email. Then decide if the 1995, an underground museum was added to the museum but
I’ve never been there – maybe we can get a guide to show us
statements are true (T), false (F) or the
around. What do you think?
information is not given (NG).
Another museum we can visit is the Sharjah Art Museum. It
1 Aisha enjoys learning about history. has a permanent collection of contemporary and modern art
2 The Dubai Heritage Village encourages and sculptures by artists from the UAE
visitors to take part in traditional activities. and other Middle Eastern countries. I’m not sure what
3 Dana thinks only tourists like the Heritage temporary exhibits will be there, but we should visit the
Village. permanent collection donated by HH Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin
Mohammad Al Qasimi.
4 Dubai Fort became a fort in the mid-90s.
5 Dana wants to visit the underground You can also see the new branch of the Louvre in Abu Dhabi. I
think it’s an amazing piece of modern architecture which was
museum at the fort.
designed by Jean Nouvel and is located on Saadiyat Island.
6 The Sharjah Art Museum sometimes exhibits There have already been two exhibitions. I went to one last
work by international artists. year – it was brilliant. I really liked a little Chinese statue that I
7 Dana went to see a temporary show at the saw there and I think the exhibits I saw have been loaned to
Louvre. our government so I’ll be able to see it again when the Louvre
8 Dana recommends visiting four museums. properly opens here.
Send me your flight details so I can meet you at the airport.
Dana

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Lessons 5–6 The artists

● In groups of three, make a list of all the artists you know.

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1 Look at the different descriptions, then listen to the radio

interview and decide on the best one.
1 An interview with an artist talking about his work.
2 An interview with an artist talking about his favourite artists.
3 An interview with three different artists about their work.
2 Look at the statements,
then listen to the interview
again to decide if they’re
true (T), false (F) or the
information is not given
(NG).
1 The artist talks only about
modern day artists.
2 Vincent Van Gogh was born
in the 1900s.
3 Vincent Van Gogh invented
many techniques.
4 The painting Starry Night
can be found in a museum in
New York.
5 Steve McCurry is a graffiti
artist.
6 The photograph Afghan Girl
is the most printed portrait in
the world.
7 The artist likes graffiti
because it helps make
streets and walls look more
beautiful.
8 Banksy is an American artist.

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Use of English
3 Look at the following questions about the artist who was interviewed in the
listening activity, then complete the table. The first one is already done as an example.
a What form of art does he like?
b Does he have any favourite artists?
c Who inspired him to be an artist?
d Did Van Gogh invent a new technique in painting?
e What has he always enjoyed doing?
Question Time Kind of question Structure

a Present Wh-question question word + object phrase + do/does + subject +

base verb
b

Can you think of any other questions you can ask about the interview?

Speaking
4 With a partner, use the Internet to learn about a new artist or one
you already have a little information about. Take some notes of
important information you learn about him/her.
Think about the following information:
● the time he/she lives/lived in

● famous work

● special awards that he/she has

won
● where his/her work can be found.
Work with another pair and ask them questions about the artist they learned about.
When you have finished, answer questions about the artist you chose.
Remember to take notes while listening to the answers.

Writing
5 With your partner, write a short description about the artist you asked questions about.

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Practise and prepare

● Which is your favourite form of art? Why?

Reading
1 Match the three opinions below to the pictures.
a
1 I’ll tell you about a sculpture I saw in Houston,
Texas. It’s a piece that I’ll never forget because
it was so different from anything I’d ever seen
before. I really enjoyed this work because it has
a very interesting technique. The sculpture is
called ‘Monument au Fantome’ (Monument
to the Ghost). I liked it because the colours are
red, white and blue and the sculpture is tall
and it makes me feel happy.
b
2 My favourite work of art is a contemporary
piece of big blue flowers. I saw it on a beach
in Dubai but I don’t know the name of the
artist. I like it because it’s a combination of
a traditional idea with modern shapes and I
especially like the bright blue colour. I think it’s
an interesting mix between old and new.

3 Actually, I’m not that interested in art, but I’ll c

tell you about a work of art that I see every day
on my way to school. It’s on a big roundabout
in Sharjah so everyone knows it. It’s the Holy
Quran and you can see a verse of the Quran
inside in calligraphy. I think it’s special because
it’s part of our heritage.

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2 Write a description of your favourite work of art. Use the words and
phrases below to help you.

traditional modern bright sculpture exhibition gallery

paintings calligraphy pottery graffiti street art digital art

A work of art that I really like is

The first time I saw it was
I like it because
(any other information, for example what it looks like, what
it is made of, who you were with when you saw it)

3 Complete the sentences with could or must.

1 I’m not sure what the subject of this abstract painting is. It be a fish.
2 Vincent Van Gogh’s work is amazing, isn’t it? He have been a genius.
3 No, you can’t buy art in a museum. You go to a gallery to do that.
4 My brother wants to be an artist. He be successful if he tries hard.
5 This sculpture is gold-plated. It be very valuable.
6 There’s a new exhibition on in town. It be worth going to!

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listen to your partner’s description. Be ready an important international art show
to ask your partner some questions. held in Venice, Italy every two years
Write your questions below as you listen. called the Biennale. The UAE Pavilion
displays work by the most talented
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Look at the photo of the man below and answer the questions.
Unknown Bedouins
● What is the man doing? Before the sun climbs over
the walls of the mud houses
● What kind of mood is he in?
unknown Bedouins return
● What do you think is the connection to themselves in my
between the man and the two images of after selling milk and honey
Bedouins below? in the city market.

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and the palm tree’s plaits
1 Identify the eight words connected to sway, seeming
sleep in the word cloud. Write them listening
to the water flowing
in your notebook, marking the correct in the depths of the well.
part of speech.
asleepdreams Pale pictures hunt in my head
DOZE
drift sleep
A long, empty time has passed since I found
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and back came the Bedouins

raiding my day with their sandy faces.
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2 Listen to the poem Unknown Bedouins forgetting the television
flickering noiselessly in the shadows?
by Khalid Albudoor. Complete the
gaps in the poems with the eight I know my memory has forgotten the shape of water I have
like those
words above.
who wander without land
searching for stars for centuries.
Tell me, O trees, which watch over my lounge,
where these voices come from
that resound in my night.
Maybe if you concentrated
you could make out their faces
which camel driver’s song they’re singing
or which memory
and why
they raid my house now,
with their quizzical faces,
while my is nothing but
the contentions of
on the threshold of dawn.

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3 How do we know the following things? Read the poem again and find the
words and expressions that tell us. Then, in pairs, read the poem out loud
to feel the rhythm of the words.
1 The poem is set in the early morning. [Stanza 1]
2 The man doesn’t recognise the faces of the Bedouins. [Stanza 1]
3 The atmosphere in the house is quiet. [Stanza 2]
4 The man has trouble sleeping. [Stanza 3]
5 The man has seen Bedouins in his dream before. [Stanza 3]
6 The man lives in modern times. [Stanza 4]
7 The man feels disconnected from ancient traditions. [Stanza 5]
8 The man is searching for meaning in his dreams. [Stanza 6]

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4 Listen to the poem again in pairs. During the pauses, read each stanza out
aloud to each other. Try to copy the rhythm used by the narrator.

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5 Discuss the following questions. When giving your opinion in a discussion,
try to use discourse markers. For example,
1 What do you think the poet is trying to
To my mind … , Let me put it like this … .
say about our relationship to the past?
These will signal to other people listening
How can we see this in the poem?
that what you are saying is important and
2 How would you describe the mood of the
that they should pay attention.
poem and the narrator? Which details tell
us this in the poem?
3 What do you like or dislike about the poem? Which parts do you think are more
memorable?
4 Do you agree with the idea that modern society has ‘lost something’?
Give reasons for your opinion.

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● Why does architecture vary from country to country?

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1 Look at the photographs. What are the

main differences between the buildings?
Discuss with a partner.

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2 Read the article about architecture in the UAE.
Which is the best heading for it?
a Traditional and modern buildings in the UAE
b Problems facing builders in the UAE
c Family houses in the UAE
Traditional permanent houses in the Emirates were usually built close the region. The variety of modern architecture ranges from two-storey villas,
together so there was shade in the alleys between them. Building materials with gardens and swimming pools, to amazing skyscrapers which tower
varied depending on the location of the house and included stone, mud above the waterfront. In between are the apartment blocks that house most
brick, wood and palm reeds, although some houses nearer the coast were of the population.
built of coral stone. Some of these modern buildings are designed to retain a link with the
Almost all traditional houses were built around a central courtyard and past. For example, the owners of Burj Al Arab got the designers to produce
veranda, which provided a private space for family activities, especially for an iconic design which looks like the sail of a traditional dhow boat. Burj
the women of the household. This was a place for cooking, playing and Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, is another building inspired by
during the summer could be used for eating and sleeping. In some houses traditional architecture. The architect was inspired by a range of local
they had a well dug to provide drinking water. Rooms were arranged influences including sand dunes and minarets, which can be seen in the
around the courtyard with the most important room being the meeting
way the building grows more slender as it rises from the ground.
room where the family received guests. More elaborate houses had a wind
Like builders of the past, modern-day architects have to find ways to
tower or barjeel installed to keep the rooms cool. This simple way of
keep the buildings cool during the hot summer months. The architect of
bringing air into the rooms and improving ventilation has become a
Burj Khalifa had thousands of glass panels placed on the outside of the
symbol of architecture throughout the Arabian Gulf.
building to reflect the sun. He also used its great height to pull cooler air
The house of Sheik Saeed Al Maktoum in Dubai is a perfect example of
down from the top to ventilate the lower levels in the same way that wind
a house built in the traditional style of the region. He got builders to use
towers were used centuries ago.
local materials such as coral, stone and lime as they were easy to obtain.
The house has two storeys, three courtyards and twenty verandas, and like Is Burj Khalifa the future of architecture? The 160 storeys
many houses of its time, Sheik Saeed had the house divided into six in this skyscraper include a hotel, apartments, sports facilities and an
independent living areas. It also has four wind towers which rise 5–8 outdoor observation deck for spectacular views of the city. It is really a ‘mini
metres above the roof. Although much grander than most houses, the city’ and according to architects, these super tall buildings are better for the
Sheik Saeed House is a reminder of the rich heritage, culture and environment. Each one can be built on a fairly small plot of land and can
architecture of the Emirates. accommodate a large number of people. This means that skyscrapers can
Contemporary architecture in the Emirates is very different. Nowadays be constructed closer together and cities could become more ‘walkable’,
architects get builders to use concrete and glass to produce the wide range both vertically and horizontally, and the need for more roads and the
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6 Research a local building which is
1 How did alleys help people in the heat?
important to you – it can be old or new.
2 Why were homes made of a variety of
Then write a composition describing
different building materials in the past?
this building.
3 How did wealthy homeowners keep their
houses cool? Include:
4 What is the main building material used ● the history of the building (when it was
today? built, who designed it, etc.)
5 What did the designers of Burj Al Arab and ● a description of its architecture
Burj Khalifa try to do? ● the reasons for its design
6 What do architects believe are the ● any influences you can see in the design.
advantages of skyscrapers?
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4 Read these two sentences from the explain and clarify your ideas.
article. Are they active or passive?
a In some houses they had a well dug to
provide drinking water.
b He got builders to use local materials such
as coral stone and lime.
5 Look at the rules 1 and 2. They describe
the grammatical structures in the box.
Match the structures to the rules.
1 We use this passive structure to describe
something which is done for somebody by
someone else.
2 We use this active structure to describe
getting someone to do something for us.

A get + object + to + infinitive

B have/get + object + past participle

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● Look at the example of Arabic calligraphy and try to read the words.
Do you like the design? Why/Why not?

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1 Look at the different subheadings for the text. Quickly read
the text and put the subheadings in the correct places 1–4.
a The Basics of Arabic Calligraphy
b What is Arabic Calligraphy?
c Calligraphy Around the World
d Competitions in the UAE

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2 Read the questions, then read the text to 5 In groups of three, choose one of the
find the correct answers. following pieces of calligraphy and
1 How long ago did Arabic calligraphy start? write a paragraph about it. Think
2 Which special calligraphy tools does the text about the following ideas:
mention? 1 Do you think this is modern or
3 Why is ebru paper specially used for traditional calligraphy?
calligraphy? 2 What kind of writing is in it – connected
4 What are the two stages of learning Arabic or individual letters?
calligraphy? 3 What kinds of colours are included?
5 What other two forms of Arabic art does the 4 Anything else that you
Emirati Ministry of Culture focus on? think is useful to
6 What is the age range of applicants for the describe the image.
Burda award?
7 What are the activities included in calligraphy
programmes around the world?
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text and answer the questions.
It is the same font as the one taught to
young school children.
It is the same tool as the one used today for
large size calligraphy art.
1 What does one refer to in the first sentence?
2 What does one refer to in the second sentence?
3 What can you replace one with in each
sentence?
4 Why do we use the word one?

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4 Discuss the following questions in your
group:
1 Do you think children should learn calligraphy
at school?
2 What do you think is the most difficult thing
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2 Do the art quiz below.
3FBEJOH 1 Name three forms of art:
1 Read the article about Nabati poetry and 2 Name three things you find in a museum:
answer the questions below.
3 Name three types of artists:
The Nabati Poetry of the UAE 4 Name three words connected to poetry:
Poetry is an important part of the modern Arab
world. It is featured on television and online, 5 Name three words connected to
where it is able to reach millions of people.
architecture:
Poetry combines themes of current issues and
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generations.
The poetry of the UAE can be a challenge to
3 Complete the gaps with your own words.
access for non-Arabic speakers, but now experts 1 Calligraphy looks easy, but in fact it must be
have released a collection of Emirati poetry difficult with those special pens.
with English translations. The collection gives 2 Sheikh Zayed Mosque is visited from
outsiders an insight into Emirati culture, and all over the world.
into the art of modern Arab poetry. Each poem 3 The language used in Nabati poetry is the
is presented in its original Arabic, alongside the
same used in everyday speech.
English translation and a brief explanation of
the work. The collection also includes a profile 4 If I want to read a story in Chinese, I have to
of the featured poets, and audio recordings get by someone who understands the
of the poems, giving the reader a wonderful language.
experience. 5 Modern art doesn’t really appeal .I
prefer more traditional paintings.
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c a film. Quizzes are a fun way to learn and remember
2 The poems are about new words. Write some quiz questions and
a traditional stories test your friends!
b modern issues
c both.
3 People who do not speak Arabic cannot read
this book.
a true
b false
4 Every poem includes
a an introduction
b a video of the poet
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● Look at the photo. Why is this a powerful image?
What mood is created?

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1 Haiku is a very short form of poetry that
captures a mood. Listen to three poems written in
the haiku style below and discuss the questions.
● What message do you think the poet is trying to convey?
● What mood is created by each poem?

Haiku 1
An old silent pond...
A frog jumps into the pond,
splash! Silence again.
- Matsuo Basho-

Haiku 2
Toward those short trees
We saw a hawk descending
On a day in spring.
- Masaoka Shiki

Haiku 3
First autumn morning
the mirror I stare into
shows my father’s face.
- Murakami Kijo

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2 Analyse the poems by completing the chart.
Haiku 1 Haiku 2 Haiku 3
How many lines does the haiku have?
How many syllables does each line have?
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3 Read the haiku below by contemporary 5 An international haiku competition has
Emirati poet Ismath Haakifa. invited students from around the world
● Discuss the images and the mood the poet to write some original haiku poems to
creates. capture the spirit of their country.
● Mark the syllables. On your own, write a haiku in English.
● Read the poem aloud and tap out the
● Choose a place or a time for your haiku.
syllables with your fingers. Say the poem
to each other. Listen to your partner and
● Think about the images you wish to capture.
decide if they kept to the syllable stress ● Decide which mood you wish to convey.
pattern of 5-7-5. ● Remember to use words in the 5–7–5
syllable structure.
A Farm Scene 6 Read the haiku poems posted around
Joyful old farmers the room. Choose the poem that you like
best and write a short comment about it.
Singing fanfares of harvest, Write about:
Before Amber drops. ● what it makes you think about
● what the poet is trying to say
Copyright © Ismath Haakifa 2016
● why you like it.

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When reading poems out loud, how you use
your voice is important to capture the mood
the poet wants to convey. For these haiku
poems, a slow steady pace is required.

4 Close your eyes and listen to your

teacher. As you listen, think about:
● What can I hear?
● What can I see?
● What am I feeling?
● What can I smell?
Tell your partner about the images and
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mountain range
verb
noun
affect verb
ocean noun
astronaut noun
peak noun
benefit verb/noun
peninsular noun
captivity noun
plain noun
cliff noun
planet noun
climate noun
preservation noun
coal noun
repopulation noun
conclusion noun
reptile noun
courageous adjective
require verb
discuss verb
river noun
feather noun
rocket noun
fin noun
run out verb
forest noun
satellite noun
fur noun
sea noun
furthermore adverb
solar system noun
galaxy noun
space noun
geothermal adjective
tail noun
get close verb
talon noun
giant-size adjective
teeth noun
glacier noun
telescope noun
gravity noun
toxic adjective
hoof noun
tropical adjective
horn noun
volcano noun
however adverb
way noun
inhabitant noun
wildlife noun
island noun
wing noun
issue noun
wonderful adjective
jungle noun
zoology noun
justify verb
lake noun
lungs noun
mammal noun
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come full circle medication noun
create a bond mention verb
hunt to extinction muscle noun
roam free nutrition/nutritionist noun
spring to mind obesity noun
organ noun

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prescription
adjective
noun
ache noun
probably adverb
awareness noun
REM noun
blood transfusion noun
remember verb
bone noun
research noun
calorie noun
resident noun
campaign noun
rise noun
cancer noun
scientific adjective
check-up noun
seafood noun
clinic noun
skeleton noun
coach noun
slide noun
competition noun
sore noun
diabetes noun
steady adjective
diet noun
stem cell noun
disorder noun
symptom noun
drop noun
total noun
family doctor noun
treatment noun
fibre noun
trend noun
figure noun
try verb
healthy adjective
unemployed adjective
heart disease noun
ward noun
hospital noun
illness noun
jump noun
life expectancy noun
lung noun

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Phrase list contemporary art noun

as you can see … convey verb
food group courtyard noun
generally speaking … design noun
go private digital art noun
in comparison to this … doze verb
runny nose dream noun
make an appointment drift verb
make a speedy recovery drowsiness noun
more specifically … drowsy adjective
overall perspective elegant adjective
you should emotion noun
What about … engraved adjective
Why don’t you … evoke verb
exhibit verb/noun

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figurative
noun
adjective
abstract adjective
font noun
affordable adjective
fountain pen noun
alliteration noun
gallery noun
animation noun
geometric adjective
architecture noun
gold-plated adjective
art noun
graffiti noun
artist noun
graphic design noun
asleep noun
guide noun
aspiring adjective
heritage noun
bamboo noun
imagination noun
building material noun
influence noun
calligraphy noun
inspiration noun
capture verb
juxtaposition noun
ceramic adjective
landscape noun
combination noun
marble noun
commission noun
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modern adjective Phrases

mood noun What am I feeling?
museum noun What can I hear?
oblivion noun What can I see?
painting noun What can I smell?
panel noun I prefer …
photography noun It must / could / might be …
piece noun Never did I … / Never before have I … /
podcast noun Hardly have I … / Scarcely had I …
poetry noun
portrait noun
pottery noun
rest noun
rhetorical question noun
round adjective
sculptor noun
sculpture noun
simile noun
skyscraper noun
souvenir noun
stanza noun
still life adjective
storey noun
street art noun
style noun
syllable noun
traditional adjective
unique adjective
verse noun

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COURSEBOOK the same size as Italy! Muscat is the capital and the largest
city in the country with a population of around 830 000.

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rising from a deep blue sea; deserts surround dry mountains
TRACK 20 whose peaks tower high above; deep green palm areas fill
Interviewer: In our studio today, we’ve got a specialist from mountain valleys.. The interior is covered by vast areas of
the UAE national space programme. We’re going to learn treeless and mainly waterless deserts, making up almost
about the country’s recent heavy involvement in space 82% of the country. The remaining part is taken up by the
exploration. Hajjar mountain range occupying 15% of the land, Oman’s
outstanding feature that runs in a huge arc from the north-
How has the UAE helped us learn about the planets, the
west of the country to the south-east. The highest mountain
galaxy and the solar system? Can you start by telling us how
is Jabal Shams, at around 2 980 metres. Its 3 165 km-long
and when this all started?
coastline runs along the Arabian Sea and the entrance to
Space Programme Specialist: It’s no recent news that the the Indian Ocean in the far south-west. The Sultanate is
UAE always excels even when starting in a totally new generally hot, with summer winds causing large sandstorms;
field. The UAE’s first fully government-owned satellite was however, the south of the country has a tropical climate.
launched into space in 2009, not very long ago. Since then,
Speaker 2: Malaysia is located southeast of the Asian
the UAE space sector has quickly advanced.
continent. It consists of two parts: Peninsular Malaysia,
Interviewer: Yes, we’ve been hearing a lot recently about the located between Thailand and Singapore, and East Malaysia,
UAE’s great contribution to this sector. Can you tell us about located on Borneo. The two parts are separated from each
a few key events that have taken place over the last few years? other by the South China Sea and they share a largely
Space Programme Specialist: If I’m only going to talk about similar landscape, featuring coastal plains rising to hills and
a few, I must start by talking about the UAE Space Agency, mountains. Malaysia has a total area of 330 803 sq km.
which was established recently. The agency is responsible for The capital city is Kuala Lumpur, a metropolis with over
supporting the development of engineers and scientists. The 1.6 million inhabitants. More than half of the country’s
remarkable thing is that the agency gained membership of surface is covered with forests and a mountain range runs
the International Space Exploration Coordination Group, along the length of the peninsula. Peninsular Malaysia is
making the UAE the first Arab country to join. divided between its east and west coasts by the Titiwangsa
Interviewer: That’s definitely something we can all be proud Mountains. These mountains are heavily forested and mainly
of! What about the Khalifa University Space lab? Can you made of granite rocks. There are over two dozen rivers that
tell us a little about it? flow from the mountains. Off the coastlines of Malaysia,
Space Programme Specialist: This is another huge goal that there are hundreds of very small islands. Malaysia’s climate is
the UAE has achieved since the programme started. The hot and humid with relative humidity ranging from 80 to 90
first space lab in the region was opened – it was made to percent. The tropical climate is year-round with a heavy rainy
‘re-create’ the environment in space. It has no gravity and has season.
special aerial vehicles, and it has helped many scientists for
several years.
Interviewer: I can image how valuable this is for astronauts,
students and researchers in the field. Thanks a lot for your TRACK 22
time, it has been a pleasure talking to you today. Presenter: Part of the UAE’s growing reputation for tourism
Space Programme Specialist: Thank you. is the rich wildlife experiences visitors can enjoy. We went
to talk to three people who work with animals and whose
passion for wildlife has become their career.
TRACK 21 Narrator: Shamma Al Blooshi
Speaker 1: Oman is situated on the continent of Asia at Speaker 1: When I tell people that I work to protect whales
the south east edge of the Gulf bordering with Yemen, here in the Emirates nearly everyone is surprised. I suppose
Saudi Arabia and the UAE and separated by deserts and the image of a whale doesn’t automatically spring to mind
mountains. It has a total area of 309 500 sq km, around when you think of the UAE. But did you know that in the

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Arabian Gulf we have a rich mixture of whale species, such these birds of prey. Ever since I was a young boy, I wanted to
as the Blue Whale, the Fin Whale and Hyde’s Whale? The become a vet. My grandfather used to take me out with him
waters along the coast are home to some superb examples of to train his falcon. I distinctly remember the feeling of the
the Sperm Whale, which can grow up to 20 metres in length. bird on my arm and looking at its curved beak. So now that
In the shallow waters, there are other notable examples such I work with these magnificent creatures here every day, I feel
as the Indo-Pacific Humpback Whale. that I have come full circle.
In the winter months, I work on monitoring so that we can Emiratis have created a special bond with falcons because our
build up a picture of the whale population in numbers. In Bedouin forefathers used them to hunt for meat. Even today,
the summer months, we take tourists out in special boats people who keep falcons usually have a deep attachment to
on a viewing trip. Not many people realise that whales their birds and often treat them as a part of the family.
can’t actually breathe under water. But because they have a Our work usually involves helping birds recover from
massive pair of lungs, they can stay underwater for a quarter injury. An obvious example would be the surgery we do
of an hour before they have to return to the surface. This to transplant synthetic feathers to replace those which are
makes whales easy to spot, especially as you can hear the broken or missing. For me, falcons are the animals which best
sound of a whale blowing before you see it break the surface. represent the spirit of our country because they are fearless
When they get close, there are some incredible moments, for but elegant creatures.
example seeing their huge fins and those massive teeth. But
We see over 10 000 birds in a year here and the hospital has
a truly unforgettable experience is when the whale holds its
become a must-see tourist destination for visitors to Abu
immense tail up out of the water … everyone loves to take a
Dhabi. They also like to experience the bird on their arms
photo of that.
and see its beautiful feathers, huge talons and powerful
Narrator: Aisha Al Mazrui wings. It is a piece of authentic Emirati culture that everyone
Speaker 2: I’m part of the team that protects the herds of should try.
Arabian Oryx on the Sir Bani Yas Island. I originally trained
as an architect, but I’ve been working with nature for just
over 12 years now. We organise breeding programmes and TRACK 23
stop hunters who try to kill these animals for their horns. In today’s lesson we’re going to be looking at plants and the
Not a lot of people know that the oryx was actually almost differences between plants and trees. They are both part of
hunted to extinction by 1972 and it was only the efforts of the kingdom Plantae. In fact, everything you would call a
people like us that helped save this beautiful animal. plant – grasses, shrubs, mosses, herbs, etc. – are all species in
Legend has it that the oryx is related to the Unicorn because this kingdom.
its horns are often so symmetrical that they appear to be just All plants have some features in common, for example none
one from certain angles. It is a really tough animal as it can of them can move from place to place and each creates its
adapt to the harsh climate – for instance, it can go without own food by absorbing water and nutrients through its roots.
water for days and the white fur which covers its body Plants get their energy from sunlight using a process called
deflects the heat of the sun. photosynthesis. This process enables them to make their
It’s also a clever animal. One example that springs to mind is food. As you know, many plants have green leaves and this
when it uses its hooves to make a shallow hole in the ground. colour is caused by a pigment called chlorophyll.
This technique means it can lie its body down in the cooler So how is a tree different from other plants in the Plantae
sand and protect itself from the heat and the sand blowing kingdom? Well, trees generally live longer than other plants,
across the land. I think that in many ways, the Arabian Oryx in fact several are thousands of years old, and every tree
is a perfect symbol for our country. has a trunk – the hard, woody stem which can grow very
There are now over 7000 oryx in nature reserves, which is a high; for example, some Californian Redwoods are over 100
striking example of our success. When I see groups of oryx metres tall. This trunk has branches which divide into smaller
roaming freely here in the UAE, it makes me proud of the branches and young, woody stems called twigs. The leaves
work that myself and the team have done over the years. and buds are attached to these twigs. Some trees grow fruit
Narrator: Dr Haseeb Haider which we can eat, for example apples, cherries and dates.
Speaker 3: I am a vet at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital Other plants, such as shrubs and grasses, are short and have
which is the world’s leading specialist centre in caring for soft stems not trunks. In fact, some plants have more than

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one stem. Look at different plants in the garden and you’ll their eating routines. That’s why we can, and we will, fight the
see they have multiple stems, and on each stem is a leaf or spread of these diseases by starting with children.
flower. Most plants don’t live that long, in fact many only live Interviewer: That’s good news. How can this be done? Should
for a year before dying. These annuals grow again from seed the action come from the government or from the people?
each year – for example corn, rice, watermelon and peas.
Health & Wellness Expert: Both! For example, the Emirati
Then there are the more unusual plants like the aloe vera Government has already launched programmes to reduce
plant or the orchid. Neither needs soil to grow. The aloe vera obesity in schoolchildren. The programmes are being run
plant grows in small stones or sand and the beautiful orchid in Dubai and Ajman, where there are large numbers of
takes all its nutrients from the air. elementary schools. They are running with the help of school
nurses, nutritionists, teachers and physical education trainers,
who are all trained and qualified. The programmes aim
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habits.
TRACK 24 Interviewer: And do you think these kinds of programmes
Interviewer: In today’s programme, we’re talking to an expert work?
on general health and wellness issues in the UAE. So, can Health & Wellness Expert: Yes, of course. Actually, this
you start by giving us an overall introduction to health in the particular programme has already shown some great results –
UAE, please? students are sustaining healthy diets with exercise becoming a
Health & Wellness Expert: Of course, when the topic of part of their daily routines. Many of these students have also
health and wellness is discussed, the average life expectancy, lost a lot of weight. One student lost 44kg, going from 130 to
which is the age scientists predict people will live to, is one of 86kg!
the first things mentioned. So, for the UAE, according to the Interviewer: That’s really impressive. I hope this campaign
World Health Organisation, males will live to the age of 76 spreads to other cities and bigger numbers of schoolchildren
while women will live an average of two years longer. in the future. What about other health issues, such as
Interviewer: And how does that compare to other countries diabetes?
around the world? Health & Wellness Expert: This is another issue that needs
Health & Wellness Expert: The worldwide average life a lot of attention, especially with younger people being
expectancy is 71 years. So the UAE is a little bit higher than affected. There are several awareness campaigns about
the average. diabetes, aimed at both young children at school and adults.
Interviewer: That’s interesting … What about illnesses and Teachers and schoolchildren get regular information on how
diseases, could you perhaps tell us about the most common to adjust their diets to reduce their sugar intake. Ministry of
ones in the UAE? Health professionals also regularly visit schools to screen for
Health & Wellness Expert: Like any other country in the the disease and take action for children who are affected by
world, people living in the UAE will suffer from different it.
diseases. And again, similar to many other countries, heart Interviewer: What about adults? How can we help them?
disease is one of the most common problems here. Health & Wellness Expert: Well, these campaigns also visit
Interviewer: And is this the same for men and women? government staff and companies with large staff numbers.
Health & Wellness Expert: Yes, both are at risk of this kind They also sometimes have mobile stations in public areas like
of disease. The World Health Organisation also states that parks and shopping centres to communicate with people.
obesity is a problem in the UAE, which often leads to heart Interviewer: That must take a lot of work, but sounds very
disease as well as diabetes. beneficial. So, do you think we can actually stop the numbers
Interviewer: When do these diseases start? Do people get of affected people from getting higher?
them as adults or as children? Health & Wellness Expert: Yes, I strongly believe that. The
Health & Wellness Expert: It depends on the individual. It key is prevention. If we help our children and young adults
might not show until people reach adulthood, but the causes live healthier lives, we will have a healthier future with
could start from a very early age, when children are creating happier people.

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TRACK 25 delicious! Did we forget to mention that there was honey

In today’s episode of our journey discovering healthy drizzled on top? How is this healthy? Of course it’s not
traditional food around the world, we’re going to talk about healthy if you have more than one piece. It’s a tasty dessert,
Emirati cuisine. As in all the other episodes, we’ve tried to with the sweet flavour coming from completely natural and
find dishes that only contain natural products, nothing from raw ingredients – honey and dates – both known to fight
a box or a can. We aimed to find meals filled with a lot of allergies and help get rid of cold symptoms.
vegetables and legumes with flavourful spices and herbs! We To finish our food adventure, we had a cup of traditional
tried to visit the same kinds of restaurants everywhere we Arabic coffee. It was very rich in spices, and was so refreshing
went. We remember visiting Singapore, which is ranked one that it almost made us feel hungry enough again to start
of the healthiest countries in the world, and exploring its another journey searching for yet more healthy dishes around
simple yet tasty cuisine. We remembered to eat in expensive the world!
restaurants there as well as small local cafes. We did the same
on our trip to the UAE.
TRACK 26
After visiting the UAE and eating at various restaurants and
trying some meals home-cooked by locals, we found these Mrs Smith: Hello, Mrs Sutton. Come in. How are you today?
dishes that are delicious, filling and healthy! Come in and sit down. Are you alright? You look a bit
worried.
We started with breakfast, the most important meal of the
Mrs Sutton: Well, I am a bit. I’m sorry to bother you, Mrs
day. We tried eating ‘Rgag’, a home-made pastry similar to
Smith, but I wonder if you could help me. Could you tell
bread covered with date syrup. It was so delicious, we tried
me how I can find a doctor? Our daughter, Anna, isn’t very
to eat only one, but we couldn’t stop! How is this healthy?
well this morning. She’s very sick and I am getting a bit
Well, the bread is made from natural unprocessed ingredients
worried. I just don’t know how the health system works here
such as water, whole-wheat flour and olive oil and the part we
in England.
loved the most was the date syrup, a natural sweetener that
contains a lot of fibre. This was a great choice for supporting Mrs Smith: Well, the first thing you have to do is find a
our digestive and immune systems. family doctor and register with him or her. If you live here,
you’ve got to be on a doctor’s list. Doctors work in things
We continued our journey around the UAE and soon stopped
called practices. These are small groups of family doctors
to have a snack. We went for a light bite called ‘Nikhee’,
all working together in the same building. Now what you’ve
made of boiled chickpeas with a blend of spices. We found
got to do this morning is register with one of them. There
out that locals love this snack because they can easily take it
are two practices near here, Dean End and South Hay, so
with them to the desert without it needing to be refrigerated.
you’re lucky. We’re registered at Dean End, but they’re both
We only stopped eating after finishing a full bowl! How is this
good. There are about six doctors in our practice and four
healthy? Protein! Beans and especially chickpeas have high
in the other. Our building and the facilities are a bit more
levels of protein, which is very important for building and
modern. South Hay is a bit old-fashioned but the doctors
maintaining our bones, muscles and skin.
are OK. Their only problem is that they don’t have a good
It was already time for dinner and we had to look for another appointment system. Sometimes you have to wait hours there
traditional healthy meal. Our choice this time was Vegetable to see someone. Our family doctor is called Dr Jones and he’s
‘Threed’. This is a traditional dish full of vegetables, very good with elderly people, but he does get a bit impatient
including tomatoes, carrots, onions and potatoes, with an with children. Listen, the one who’s really good with small
exciting mix of spices and herbs including cardamom, garlic, children is Dr Shaw. She’s young and she’s got small children
ginger and mint. Some people add fish or shrimp to it as well. of her own. So you could try registering with her. Or, a friend
How is this healthy? The vegetables provide our bodies with told me that there’s a really nice young doctor at South Hay,
so many essential vitamins and minerals and the spices help a Dr Williams. He holds special clinics for people with back
improve our immune system, lower blood sugar and fight trouble.
different diseases.
Mrs Sutton: OK, I understand. Now how can I actually see a
Less than an hour later, we forgot having dinner and were doctor?
hungry for dessert! ‘Batheetha’ was recommended to us
Mrs Smith: Now, if you want a doctor to visit you at home,
by one of our local guides, so we decided to try it. A kind
you have to ask for a home visit. Otherwise you make an
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appointment to see your doctor at the health centre. They Professor Morris: It’s one of the many applications that
work between 9 and 6.30 on weekdays. Saturdays are only for you can download on your phone if you’re into running or
emergencies. cycling. The app works with GPS and it records your routes
When the doctor sees you, he might give you a prescription. and the time it took you to cover them. Its software also
He writes what medication you need on it and you take it calculates how many calories you’ve burned and your average
to a chemist’s. If it’s for a child under 16, you don’t have speed. Another of its interesting features is that you can
to pay. So if it’s for your daughter, there’s no problem. The compare your performance with other users who have taken
same thing goes if you’re unemployed or retired, or if you’re the same routes. If your friends are using the app too, you
pregnant. You pay the same price for each item the doctor can turn this into a competition. Lastly, you can take photos
has prescribed. At the moment I think it’s £8 per item. So you along the route and share them online.
pay for the medication but the consultation with the doctor Journalist: How clever! Now, what about the third one?
doesn’t cost you anything … Look, Mrs Sutton. If you want, Professor Morris: This is probably my favourite. Imagine
I’ll sit with your daughter for half an hour if you want to go some ordinary scales we all have in the bathroom or bedroom
down to the health centre to register. It’s no trouble really, that we use to weigh ourselves every morning. It’s similar,
don’t worry. only a lot smarter. Not only does your weight appear on its
Mrs Sutton: Are you sure you wouldn’t mind? That would screen, it also monitors your BMI. That’s your Body Mass
really help me a lot. I’ll ask them if they can send someone Index. In other words, it’s able to tell you how much fat
round later to see Anna. I think I’ll try the Dean End Centre. there is in your body and compare it to your total weight. Its
Mrs Smith: Good idea. Don’t worry about Anna. software can recognise and record data for up to eight users.
The funny thing is that it keeps this data private, so you don’t
Mrs Sutton: Thank you so much, Mrs Smith!
have to worry about other people in the house seeing your
figures.
TRACK 27 Journalist: That’s good to know. Professor Morris, I’d like to
Journalist: You might feel like you’re getting a little bit ask you now about how often we should exercise and what
stronger and fitter every time you go for a run or you leave type of exercise you recommend…
the gym, but wouldn’t it be nice to know how much exactly?
The business of getting fit has become so big that there
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are many gadgets to help you keep track of your body’s
performance. We spoke about this new trend with Professor Emma: Hey Fatima, did you see the article about the boy who
Bill Morris who’s a sports medicine doctor. Professor, I had a stem cell transplant which saved his life?
suppose the first question is what kind of gadgets are there Fatima: No. What did it say?
on the market? Emma: Well, this boy had a genetic disease and needed
Professor Morris: Well, there’s so much fitness gear out there regular blood transfusions until he had a stem cell transplant
that it’s frankly quite hard to make a choice. I remember from his brother, and now he’s OK.
myself back when I was young. The only gadget I had was a
Fatima: Wow! It’s amazing what doctors can do now, isn’t it?
stopwatch. Its features were few and simple. Basically, I used
to record how fast I was on the track. These days, people Emma: Yes, and they need to do more research for people
use smart watches, special apps, headphones that give you with hereditary diseases like his, but apparently there are
feedback on the spot, and even leggings that count the steps some people who are getting cell treatment for cosmetic
as you jog or run. Personally, there are three gadgets that reasons.
have caught my attention. The first one is the heart monitor. Fatima: Like what?
It’s a lot like a watch in that you strap it on your wrist and
Emma: Well it said in the article that there’s something called
it records your heart rate over time. It even calculates the
stem cell tourism. It seems that there are clinics all over the
number of calories you burn. In other words, you can see
world which give cell treatment for things like hair loss and
how hard you’re working out. Some monitors even give you
ageing. You know, so you can look young again.
points if your performance improves. I like it because it isn’t
bulky and it’s easy to use. Also, its energy comes from your Fatima: What’s wrong with that? If I were a man and going
body movement. bald, I’d like to do something about it.
Journalist: That’s interesting. And what about the second Emma: Maybe, but it’s not really that important is it? I
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stem cells to stop people looking old instead of on genuine

medical research?
Fatima: But do the same people do the research?
Emma: Probably, and there’s so much money in cosmetic
research that clinics will pay their scientists to work on that
instead of researching for rare diseases. The other problem
with stem cell tourism is that some clinics offer treatments
for really serious illnesses like lung cancer when they know it
won’t work.
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Fatima: So why do people pay for it?
It’s difficult to have one definition for the word ‘art’, because
Emma: Because they want to believe it will work. If you or art for different people and different cultures is not the same.
someone in your family were dying, you’d try anything to stay Two things in common between the different types of art
alive, wouldn’t you? are imagination and creativity. Art also develops over time;
Fatima: I suppose so. But is stem cell treatment expensive? for example, the oldest documented forms of visual arts
Emma: Of course it is. I think clinics do it to get rich and … include painting and sculpture. While these forms still exist
today, almost everywhere around the world, new forms have
also developed such as digital art and computer animation.
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When people hear the word art, they usually think ‘It must
Receptionist: Good morning, oh sorry, it’s gone 12, I’ll start be visual, something you can look at’ because they’re used to
again. Good afternoon, Kingswell Sports Club, how can I only seeing paintings and drawings. However, that’s not true.
help you? Art can include poetry, acting and other forms. In today’s
Man: Oh, good afternoon. I was wondering if you could give podcast, we’re going to talk about different forms of art from
me some information about membership and facilities. around the world.
Receptionist: Of course. What would you like to know?
One of the most significant forms of Chinese art is ceramics
Man: Do you have tennis courts, for example?
and pottery. This beautiful art that started over thousands
Receptionist: No, I’m afraid we don’t. We’re primarily a golf
of years ago is still very popular and valued today. It
club.
uses different materials such as bricks and tiles to create
Man: What about football? I heard you had a team.
vases, teapots and plates. Years ago pieces were unique
Receptionist: No, I’m sorry. Perhaps you’re thinking of
and handmade, producing exclusive and pricey products.
Fresham Sports Centre.
However, today, lots of Chinese pottery is inexpensive and
Man: Oh, right. I know it. I’ve played badminton there.
affordable, which might be because it’s made on an industrial
Receptionist: Have you? They’ve got a lot of facilities we
scale. The best-known designs include drawings of dragons
don’t have and vice versa. We do have a keep-fit studio, which
and fish, sometimes fully covered in imperial blue colours.
is very popular with members, and then as well as that there’s
swimming, of course. Graffiti and street art in the USA started as early as the
Man: That’s good. I like to swim every day. 1960s, when it became more acceptable; before those days it
Receptionist: We have a range of classes too. wasn’t considered art. People thought it was just a form of
Man: Do you have judo classes? I’m keen to learn. vandalism of public walls and areas. It was mainly found in
Receptionist: Well, at the moment we offer aerobics. We’re poor areas, so people automatically thought that if a street
planning to add judo and stretch classes soon. We’re had graffiti on its walls then it could be a dangerous place.
currently running a range of yoga classes, too. An artist in Philadelphia called Cornbread has one of the
Man: What about relaxing after exercise? I assume you have a oldest examples of graffiti. You can find beautiful street art
restaurant or something. around the USA in subway stations, and on large buildings,
Receptionist: At the moment, we’ve got a salad bar which is main streets, small alleyways, large stairways or even old cars
very popular. We’ll also have a restaurant by the end of the and buses.
year. In the UAE, one beautiful form of traditional art is weaving.
Man: Sounds good! Thanks for the information. ‘Khoos’ is weaving using palm tree products to create objects
Receptionist: Thank you for calling Kingswell Sports Club. that can be used in the desert as well as at home. It started in
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the Emiratis. Numerous patterns and designs are created by messages to the world. One graffiti artist I really admire is a
experienced weavers. They produce trays, baskets and even British artist called Banksy. I think many young people find
full tents used as shelters for outdoors areas. The skill of him inspiring because of his unique work that they can relate
weaving is now becoming rare in the UAE and in response, to. He started off only in the UK, but now you can find his
some projects have been launched to revive this traditional work on the walls of big city streets across the world.
art through festivals across the Emirates. Radio Host: It’s been really interesting to hear about your
TRACK 31 views and how you are a fan of different kinds of art from
different generations. Thank you for telling us about all these
Radio Host: So, can you tell us which artists inspired you to
artists that inspired you.
have a career in art?
Artist: Well, ever since I was young, I’ve always enjoyed
visiting museums and galleries with my parents on holiday. TRACK 32
My parents noticed this and encouraged me to become
Unknown Bedouins by Khalid Albudoor
an artist. If I want to think about artists who inspired me,
hmmm ... I think there are three main artists who really Before the sun climbs over
played a role in shaping who I am today as an artist. the walls of the mud houses
unknown Bedouins return
Radio Host: Are these modern day artists or traditional ones?
to rest themselves in my dreams
Artist: Both actually. From the older generation of artists, I after selling milk and honey
think Vincent Van Gogh is undeniably one of my favourites. in the city market.
Although he lived a long time ago in the late 1800s, he still
has a great influence on many artists like me today.
Radio Host: Why do you think he’s had such an influence on The sandy courtyard lies in fog
you? and the palm tree’s plaits
Artist: He was just unique in the way he painted, not like sway, seeming asleep
other artists of his time. He used many techniques in his listening
paintings. His work is so detailed and beautiful, you can’t to the water flowing
help but admire it. in the depths of the well.
Radio Host: Any favourite paintings by him?
Artist: There are so many really … but I guess I would say Pale pictures hunt in my head
my favourite would be ‘Starry Night’. The combination of A long, empty time has passed since I found oblivion
colours and the dark scenery in it is breathtaking. Anyone and back came the Bedouins
visiting New York must see it at the Museum of Modern Art. raiding my day with their sandy faces.
Radio Host: Agreed, that is a beautiful painting and definitely
Where does this sound of the coffee grinder come from
worth seeing at the museum. What about artists making
that resounds through the walls of my house
other forms of art?
where I doze
Artist: Actually, I’m a big fan of photography. Steve forgetting the television
McCurry was a big inspiration for me as a young artist. flickering noiselessly in the shadows?
I remember buying my first professional camera after
finding his work on the Internet. His work really motivated
me to explore photography. He’s an idol in the world of
I know my memory has forgotten the shape of water
photography. One of his photographs, ‘Afghan Girl’, is
I have drifted like those
considered to be one of the most recognised portraits in the
who wander without land
world. His work is simple yet stunning, and each person who
searching for stars for centuries.
sees it can analyse it and look at it in a different way.
Radio Host: What about street art? Do you have any interest Tell me, O trees, which watch over my lounge,
in that? where these voices come from
Artist: Yes, although lots of people don’t consider it as art, I that resound in my night.
find graffiti very interesting, because it’s a way artists deliver Maybe if you concentrated
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you could make out their faces

which camel driver’s song they’re singing
or which memory
and why
they raid my house now,
with their quizzical faces,
while my sleep is nothing but
the contentions of drowsiness
on the threshold of dawn.

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Haiku 1
An old silent pond...
A frog jumps into the pond,
splash! Silence again.
By Matsuo Basho
Haiku 2
Toward those short trees
We saw a hawk descending
On a day in spring.
By Masaoka Shiki

Haiku 3
First autumn morning
the mirror I stare into
shows my father’s face.
By Murakami Kijo

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