ANSWERS AND AUDIOSCRIPTS

STARTER Exercise 3 Page 12

Page 8 2 There are a lot of benefits to using LISTENING
emojis.
SPEAKING Exercise 2
Exercise 1 Page 11 1 B
2 Education and work 1 False 2 A
3 Hobbies and interests 2 True 3 B
4 Family and friends 3 True 4 B
5 Daily life 4 False 5 A
6 Hobbies and interests 5 True
Track 002
7 Education and work 6 False
Andrew: A funny thing happened to me
8 Where you’re from
GRAMMAR when I was living in Poland. When I
9 Daily life arrived there, I didn’t know any Polish, and
Exercise 1
10 Family and friends so my Polish flatmates always helped me,
1 A We danced all evening. It was great! like when I needed to buy something.
Page 9 2 E No! I’ve lost my keys and now I can’t Anyway, one day I needed to go into the
Exercise 2 get into my car. city centre. As my flatmates were all
1 Where are you from? 3 C Thanks for the reminder. I can’t watching a film on TV – and it was
believe they’ve been married for 50 raining – I didn’t want to ask them to come
2 How many brothers and sisters do you
years! outside with me and help me buy a ticket
have?
4 D I’ve been running all day. I’m so tired! for the tram into town. So instead I asked
3 What’s your favourite subject?
5 B Yes! I’ve just bought a new pair of them to tell me what to say at the street
4 What’s your favourite part of the day? kiosk to buy tickets into town and back.
shoes. Do you like them?
5 What do you like most about your I practised saying it a couple of times, and
hometown? Exercise 2 they wrote it down on a piece of paper for
6 What job would you like to have in the 1 I’ve been knowing known Richard for me so I’d remember.
future? about ten years. I left the flat and went to the kiosk. An old
7 What do you like to do at weekends? 2 I’ve sent him a message yesterday. woman was sitting inside, so I asked for
8 What’s your favourite hobby? 3 A You look really tired. B Yes, I am. two tram tickets in Polish. She said
9 Who are the most important people in I’ve painted been painting the flat something and made a face at me which
your life? all afternoon. told me that she had no idea what I was
10 What’s your favourite kind of food? 4 I’ve got my first phone when I was saying. So I said it again. Still no luck.
eighteen years old. I realised I probably wasn’t pronouncing it
VOCABULARY 5 I didn’t see haven’t seen the new
very well, but I was determined to buy
those tickets. And when she saw that I was
Exercise 2 film yet.
holding a piece of paper, she pointed at it
1 F 6 Have you watched Did you watch so that she could see what I wanted.
2 D the documentary on TV last night? I didn’t give it to her, but instead, tried one
3 C 7 I lived have been living in London more time to ask for the tickets.
4 E for the past five months. Finally, she gave a big smile and her eyes
5 A 8 I’ve already been drinking drunk three opened wide. ‘At last’ I thought, ‘she
6 B cups of coffee this morning. understands me! I’m going to get my tickets
after all.’ She then gave me a magazine, a
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chocolate bar and a packet of toothpaste!
1 have been living here I had to laugh, as my attempts to speak
READING 2 have you been doing Polish had gone badly wrong. So in the
Exercise 1 3 have never eaten end I showed her my piece of paper.
1 D 4 seen each other for I thought that if I wasn’t able to make
2 A 5 have been married myself understood, then it was time to take
3 E a Polish language course. So I did. And
4 B Exercise 4 I’m pleased to say that I can now buy
5 C 2 How long have you been learning tickets for the tram!
English?
Exercise 2 3 Have you ever visited another GRAMMAR
Suggested answers: continent? Exercise 2
A – We danced all evening. It was great! 4 How long have you been living / have The funniest thing happened to me and my
B – Yes! I’ve just bought a new pair of you lived in your present home? friend on a recent trip to Germany. We
shoes. Do you like them? 5 What blogs have you read / have you went to Berlin, which is the biggest city in
C – Thanks for the reminder. I can’t believe been reading recently? Germany. Actually, it’s as big as my home
they’ve been married for 30 years! 6 What’s the most exciting thing you’ve city in terms of land area, but it has a
ever done? smaller population.
D – I’ve been running all day. I’m so tired!
E – No! I’ve lost my keys and now I can’t 7 Have you ever met a famous person?
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After a few days of exploring the city, we “Hey, nice dress!” she said. “I have one Page 15
wanted to take the train to Hannover, just like that. Well, actualy actually, I had Exercise 5
which is about an hour and a half away one just like that.”
(The sounds in bold are weak)
from Berlin. My friend is much more “What do you mean?” I asked.
confident than me and actually speaks 1 It’s time for dinner.
“I left my suitcase here about 15 minutes
better German, so she went to the ticket 2 It’s a health and fitness book.
ago. I walked off and just completly
office to buy two train tickets. We decided completely forgot about it. I don’t know 3 How long has she worked there?
to take the express train as it was faster where it is!” 4 I can play tennis on Saturday.
than the regional train. It was nicer and “I think I know where it might be.” I said, 5 We’ve got quite a lot of work to do.
more relaxing, too. We sat down in our feeling extremely embarassed
seats and the train departed. We chatted embarrassed. Track 004
the whole way and admired the beautiful 1 It’s time for dinner.
view from the train window. Exercise 3 2 It’s a health and fitness book.
After an hour and a half, we arrived at our 1 was watching, rang 3 How long has she worked there?
final destination. Hamburg! We realised 2 was sitting, was
then that we had somehow got on the 4 I can play tennis on Saturday.
3 walked, was talking 5 We’ve got quite a lot of work to do.
wrong train. I couldn’t believe it! We
ended up having a great time, even 4 broke, was preparing
though we had originally planned to visit VOCABULARY
Hannover.
UNIT 1 Exercise 1
Page 14 Suggested answer:
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GETTING STARTED healthy (Mauro used to live an unhealthy
Exercise 3 lifestyle, but now he leads a healthy
Exercise 2
1 faster, smaller lifestyle.)
No prize for finishing first
2 nicer
Exercise 2
3 funniest Track 003
1 cut down
4 more confident, more relaxing Matt: Hey Daniel, I thought the plan was
2 keep up
5 the biggest to wander around the park, sit down and
enjoy our lunch. We’ve got plenty of time. 3 keeping track
6 better
Daniel: Yeah, I know, Matt. I just can’t 4 overweight
7 as big as
help it. Even when I was younger, I always 5 overdid
Exercise 4 ate too quickly. 6 rate
1 What is the better best film you have Matt: Don’t you get indigestion? 7 aching
ever seen? Daniel: Sometimes, though I think that
Exercise 3
2 What is the difficultest most difficult depends on what I’m eating to be honest.
thing about learning English? I get a bit of heartburn if I eat too much 1 overdoing (verb – -ing form)
3 Would you prefer to live in the coldest junk food. 2 overweight (adjective)
or hotest hottest place on earth? Matt: You know that speed-eating’s not 3 keep up (verb – base form)
4 Is it easyer easier to learn a musical good for your health, right? 4 ache (verb – base form form)
instrument or learn a new language? Daniel: Oh? Why not? 5 cutting down (verb – -ing form)
5 Do you think that nurses should be paid Matt: Well, research suggests there’s a 6 keep track (verb – base form)
as much money than as footballers? link between obesity and eating quickly. 7 rate (noun)
6 What’s the more most expensive thing Daniel: I don’t believe you!
you have ever bought? Matt: It’s true! Your brain doesn’t get the
Exercise 4
chance to tell your stomach it’s full. Example questions:
WRITING Daniel: That sounds ridiculous! Was it difficult to keep track of what
Exercise 2 Matt: No, really! It takes a while for your you were eating?
While I was walking back home, I came stomach to send messages to your brain What type of food did you cut down
across a brite bright blue suitcase just that you’ve had enough. Therefore, the on?
behind a café next to my house. It was quicker you eat, the more calories you’ll Did you use an app to monitor your
quite large and had a pink ribbon on the consume. progress?
side of it. I looked for a label to see who it Daniel: Oh! How did you cope with muscle ache?
belonged to but it didn’t have one. As I Matt: Yeah. You might clear your plate Did you ever overdo it at the gym?
only lived next door, I desided decided quickly, Daniel, but in the long run, it could
to take it home, open it up and see if there harm your health! Page 16
was a name or adress address, anything
that would help me to find the owner.
Daniel: Hmm… Matt? Are you going to READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
eat that sandwich? I’m still hungry! PART 7 TRAINING
The first thing I noticed when I opened it
was a gorgous gorgeous green dress. Exercise 3 Exercise 2
It was beautiful. So beautiful, in fact, that I 1 plenty of Photo 1: Text D
tried it on! Photo 2: Text C
2 junk food
I went back out, still wearing the dress. Photo 3: Text A
3 obesity
I was just turning the corner when I
4 calories, consume Dr Allan Stewart is not shown in the photos.
bumped into an old frend friend, who I
hadn’t seen for a while. She was in town
visiting her sister.

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Exercise 3 Page 18 Exercise 4
1 D LISTENING didn’t lose weight
2 B Exercise 2 Track 007
3 B
A Chloe: Hey Ali, how’s it going?
4 A
5 C Track 006 Ali: Oh, hi Chloe. Good, thanks. How are
you getting on with the app?
Page 17 Chloe: Hello Ali.
Chloe: I’m a bit stressed to be honest.
Ali: Hi Chloe.
VOCABULARY Ali: Really? Why’s that?
Chloe: Ali, I’m going to get myself in
Exercise 1 Chloe: Well, you know I’ve been using it
shape!
to keep track of the number of steps I’ve
touch and go – C Ali: But you’re not overweight. been taking. I mean, I wasn’t obese, but I’d
keep his brain sharp – E Chloe: Well, I do need to slim down a put on a few kilos and I thought I was a
back on her feet – A little. Anyway, as you know, I’ve wanted to little overweight.
keeps in shape – B buy a smart watch for ages. Ali: Yeah. I remember you telling me you
recharge his batteries – D Ali: Yep. You said they were too were giving it a go. You said it was your
expensive and that you decided not to favourite app.
Exercise 2 get one. Chloe: Not anymore. At first, everything
2 keeping my brain sharp Chloe: True. I was thinking about a was great. It monitored my steps and sent
3 recharging her batteries cheaper option. I know they have lots of me little reminders when I’d stopped
4 to keep in shape free apps you can download, like the ones moving for longer than 30 minutes or so,
some people use to measure whether to help with the weight loss and keep my
SPEAKING PART 2 TRAINING they’re getting a good night’s sleep. heart rate up. It even had me running up
Exercise 2 Ali: Yes. That’s a great idea, though you and down the stairs once. My legs didn’t
never get up until mid-morning, so I don’t stop aching for days after that, which
2 think you really need that one. wasn’t really an issue. It just took me much
Track 005 Chloe: I agree. You can also get one that longer to get around.
checks your pulse. You know, measures Ali: Ha! I’d like to have seen that. You told
Maria: Well, in both photos, food is your heart rate. I thought about me to download it if I remember rightly.
being consumed. The first photo shows two downloading it but I don’t think I have any Several times!
women sitting in a restaurant or café, problems with my blood pressure and
enjoying what looks to be fast food, while Chloe: Don’t remind me. Anyway that’s
anyway, it isn’t very user-friendly. not why I’ve given it up. I mean. I could put
the second photo shows a woman eating
Ali: I see. up with being out of breath from time to
on the move. I think the women in the first
photo have decided to eat this type of Chloe: There’s even one where you type time. And I never hurt myself or anything
meal because they enjoy it. Even though in what you’re eating and it tells you how like that, though my friend Sunita hurt her
they look happy, it doesn’t look as though much fat, protein and carbohydrates ankle when she tried. The thing is, I was
the food they’re eating is too healthy. The you’ve consumed. Brilliant if you’re trying starving. All the time!
woman in the second photo appears to be to cut down on calories. Ali: Well, I guess your metabolism was
eating fast food, possibly a burger or a Ali: So, you’re getting that one then? working harder, so I’d expect you to eat
sandwich. It looks like she’s commuting to Chloe: Err no, it’s far too time-consuming more.
or from work and so it’s possible that she entering all that data. I’d be bored after a Chloe: Actually, I didn’t mind that bit and
doesn’t have the time to sit down and few days. I could deal with being hungry, but guess
enjoy her meal. Personally, I think the Ali: So…? what? I actually put on weight which put
women in both photos should try to eat a Chloe: I’ve discovered a great app for me off the app completely.
more balanced meal rather than food cyclists. Ali: Oh no! Not really what you wanted
which is high in salt and fat. Ali: Hold on a second, I thought you was it? I guess…
hated cycling?
Exercise 3 Exercise 5
Chloe: I know. But it includes other
both, while, looks like, rather than, look as physical activities too, like walking, running Reasons why they are distractors:
though, even though and swimming. So, I’ve downloaded it and sore muscles: Chloe says that her legs
I’m starting now. aching wasn’t really an issue.
Exercise 4
Ali: Err, Chloe, was that you? I think an injury: Chloe says she never hurt
1 In the first photograph, you can see a herself, but her friend Sunita hurt her
someone’s calling you.
picture of two people eating in a ankle.
restaurant. Chloe: Nope, that’s just my phone telling
me to get moving. See you, Ali. I’m off to extremely hungry: Chloe says that she
2 The second photo appears to show a could deal with being hungry.
get fit…
woman eating on a bus. too tired: Chloe says that she could put up
3 It looks like / as though two people are Exercise 3 with being out of breath from time to time.
enjoying a meal together in the first 1 They are too expensive.
photo. Page 19
2 The app that measures your sleep
4 I think the woman is eating a burger or GRAMMAR
3 The app that measures your heart rate
a sandwich in the second photo.
4 The app that measures your food intake Exercise 1
5 A lot of people tend to be quite busy
at work, so they don’t have much time 5 Ali is surprised because he thought 1 infinitive form
to eat. Chloe hated cycling. 2 -ing form (gerund)

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Exercise 2 Page 20 Ok, so day two is another five am start,
1 but this morning we’re off for a five-mile
to be WRITING PART 1 TRAINING run around the lake, followed by a
2 to skip Focus on structure workout in the field behind the gym. Here
3 using
1 yes we’re going to focus on extending your
4 harming energy levels and your ability to work out
2 work – the writer talks about how
5 to drink working longer hours is affecting our for longer by doing intensive interval
6 eating health. training. And when I say intensive, I mean
7 playing 3 the final paragraph – the writer says I you’re going to feel exhausted by the end
agree that it is more difficult to be fit of it, but I can assure you that intense
Exercise 4 workouts followed by short periods of rest
and healthy in modern society …
1 stopped to take 4 To sum up – other words and phrases will encourage you to burn more calories
2 stopped eating that can be used are: In conclusion, In and build endurance.
3 remember telling summary, Overall Now, in your pre-boot camp questionnaire,
4 remember to give many of you mentioned suffering from
5 try cutting out
Page 21 aches and pains associated with your
study or work habits, and this is our focus
6 tried to book GRAMMAR on day three. As we get older, bad habits
Exercise 1 like not sitting up straight, crossing our legs
Track 008
1 Even though and inactivity can lead to back and
Matilde: Well, when I saw the poster at shoulder problems. We’ll be splitting you
2 instead of / rather than
the food market, I stopped to take a look. into small groups to work with our Pilates
I wanted to get more information. You’d 3 Despite
4 instead of / rather than experts. You might find some of the
said more and more people have stopped positions uncomfortable to start with, but
eating meat these days. 5 However
they’ll become natural with practice.
Franco: Yes, I remember telling you 6 than ever before
Day four is the follow-up from the first day
about the benefits of vegetarianism when and this is where we’re going to focus on
we met in the café last week. Although, I Exercise 2
how to fuel your body to give you sufficient
didn’t remember to give you the address of 1 Despite hating carrots …
energy and to promote weight loss. Of
the food market, so I’m glad you found it. 2 … to walk to school, even though it course, while you’re here our exceptionally
Matilde: No problem. It was really might take … / … to walk to school. talented chefs are preparing what you
interesting and I loved the variety of fruit However, it might take … need, but it’s important that you know how
and vegetables on offer. A friend of mine 3 ✓ to give your bodies the right vitamins and
also told me that I should try cutting out 4 … rather than pay money … minerals and how to prepare a healthy,
meat and fish from my diet. I wanted to 5 Instead of writing down … balanced meal. This will take place after
speak to a professional so I tried to book a the ten-mile hike which will start slightly
meeting with a nutritionist but sadly no-one PUSH YOURSELF C1 later than usual, at five thirty am.
was available. Exercise 2 That leads us to the final day. We’re going
Franco: That’s a shame. to start with meditation at five thirty am,
Day 1: Digestion
Day 2: Stamina followed by a quick swim in the lake. Then
Exercise 5
we’re going to spend the rest of the
1 We use the -ing form after stop to show Day 3: Posture
morning looking at the damaging effects
that an action or event is no longer Day 4: Nutrition of stress on long-term mental health. We
continuing. We use the infinitive form Day 5: Well-being know that keeping fit and active can help
after stop to show that someone has to reduce anxiety. However, everyone is
stopped doing something in order to do Track 009
different and that’s why we’re adopting a
something else. Gavin: Good evening and welcome tailored approach to this session. We’ll
2 We use the -ing form after remember to everyone. I’m Gavin and thanks for signing look at your lifestyle, eating habits and
show that the action comes first and up for First Fit Boot Camp. I’m sure you’ll personal relationships. You’ll then be given
then you remember it. We use the love every minute of it. Ok, perhaps not personal guidance from an expert in the
infinitive form after remember to show every minute. I’m going to work you guys field.
that you remember something first, and hard – but if you stick with it, I guarantee Right, so welcome again and, well, as it’s
the action comes after. that, by the end, you’re going to feel nine pm, I suggest we all get an early night
3 We use the -ing form after try to show amazing! and I’ll see you at five am sharp!
that you do something to see if you like Right guys, so what have we got in store? Any questions …
it or not or to show that someone has Day one starts at five am with a quick dip
recommended that you try it (e.g. a in the lake to help wake us all up. Then at Exercise 3
doctor or a friend). We use the infinitive seven am, you’re going to have a body Suggested answers:
form after try to emphasise that assessment with some of the country’s Day 1: 5 am swim. 7 am body assessment.
something is difficult to achieve. leading nutritionists. Fitness begins in the Manage Metabolism. How food is broken
kitchen and that’s why they’ll be advising down
Exercise 6 you on how to manage your metabolism.
Day 2: 5 am 5-mile run. Work out in field
1 consuming After your assessment, they’ll be teaching
behind gym. Ability to work out for longer.
2 to cut out you a bit about the science of food and
Intensive workout / interval training. Build
3 to grab how your body breaks it down. I know
endurance.
4 to eat some of you have allergies to certain foods
and in a later session we’ll talk all about Day 3: Looking at bad habits from sitting,
5 trying slouching. Working with Pilates expert.
how to fuel our bodies by eating clean.
6 putting

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Day 4: Fuelling body to get energy and Pierre: Oh, hi Gina. Yes, I did. And as UNIT 2
weight loss. Learn how to nourish our we’re planning on taking a few trips this
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bodies after the course. 5.30 am 10-mile year, I’ve taken out an annual policy.
hike. Medical expenses are covered for up to READING AND USE OF
Day 5: 5:30 am meditation. Swim in the 5 million pounds. ENGLISH PART 6 TRAINING
lake. Damaging effects of stress on long- Gina: That’s great. I’m sure we won’t Exercise 1
term mental health. Looking at lifestyle, need to make an insurance claim while
eating habits and personal relationships. we’re there, but it’s better to be safe than 1 A
Personal guidance from an expert. sorry. Prescription charges can be high, 2 B
wherever you travel. 3 A
Page 22 Pierre: Yes, they can. I remember I was 4 B
EXAM FOCUS prescribed a course of antibiotics when I 5 B
got an infection in Finland last year and 6 B
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH was surprised how much it cost.
PART 7 Gina: Weren’t you covered by insurance? Page 29
1 A Pierre: I’d forgotten to take any out! Exercise 3
2 D B
3 A Exercise 4
4 D 1 didn’t agree with me Exercise 4
5 C 2 an upset stomach Read the information before and after
6 D 3 under the weather each gap carefully to see what kind of
7 B 4 quite light-headed information would fit.
8 A 5 coming down with something
Track 012
9 B 6 do you good to get
Jan Did you enjoy the text on social
10 C
Track 011 media and friendship, Anna?
Page 23 Gina: Oooh … Anna I did, Jan. I thought it raised some
very interesting ideas about how social
WRITING PART 1 Pierre: What’s up, Gina?
media has changed the way we form and
Students’ own answers Gina: I think I’ve eaten something which
maintain friendships.
didn’t agree with me.
Pages 24 and 25 Jan Absolutely! So now we have to
Pierre: Are you sure? We ate the same
choose which sentences best fit each gap
SPEAKING PART 2 for dinner last night and I feel fine.
from this list of six. I’m not too sure how to
Students’ own answers Gina: Well, I’ve got a bit of an upset approach this.
stomach and I feel quite weak.
Anna Ok, well what I’ve found most
Page 26 Pierre: Oh dear. You do look a little useful is to read the information before
under the weather. Do you have any other
REAL WORLD symptoms?
and after each gap carefully.
Exercise 1 Jan How do you mean?
Gina: Yes, I do. I think I’ve got a slight
Anna Ok, well if we look at the bit
1 Take out temperature and I’m feeling quite light-
surrounding gap 1 first: According to the
2 Refer to headed when I stand up.
latest figures, the average number of
3 Read Pierre: I’m sure it’s nothing serious but friends people have on social media is
4 Make sure maybe you’re coming down with somewhere between 200 and 300.
5 Subscribe something. That guy on the bus from the And then we have the gap.
6 need airport was coughing and sneezing, so
Jan Right, so the missing sentence has got
perhaps you’ve caught whatever he had.
7 Find to follow on from that, hasn’t it? I guess it
Gina: Maybe you’re right. will say something about the number of
8 Pack
Pierre: It’s probably just a cold but it friends people have on social media, so it’s
Page 27 might do you good to get some sleep for a still talking about the same thing.
few hours and then if you feel worse, Anna Yeah. I mean the missing sentence
Exercise 2
perhaps we should go to the doctor? has to be connected to the text next to it.
1 vaccination
Gina: That’s a good idea. I might feel Jan That’s right. Let’s look at the
2 policy better after some rest. information after the gap then. But is this a
3 roaming charges
realistic amount? Is it feasible to maintain
4 carry-on (luggage) Exercise 5
meaningful relationships with so many
5 visa / passport 1 May cause drowsiness people…? Right. Ok… It sounds as though
6 alerts 2 One capsule twice daily the writer is still talking about the same
3 If symptoms persist, consult your thing because it says ‘realistic amount’
Exercise 3 physician after the gap …
Gina and Pierre talk about points 1 and 2. 4 Only to be taken as directed Anna Ok, so let’s look through the list of
5 Side effects may include nausea and six sentences, A–F, and see which one talks
Track 010
vomiting about this.
Gina: Hello Pierre, did you manage to Jan Good idea!
find some low-cost travel insurance for our
trip to Zurich?

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Exercise 5 Page 32 It’s close to the sea so I spend a lot of time
1 B at the beach with my friends, which is
SPEAKING something I didn’t use to do in Mexico.
Exercise 6 Exercise 2 I’m used to my new life in Spain now and
1 How easy it is to make friends on social 1 They must be at a fancy-dress party. I’m very lucky to have lived in two
media 2 It looks as though the women are at beautiful countries. Did you use to do any
2 E a spa. of the same things as me?
3 This could be a party at someone’s
Exercise 7 Exercise 3
home.
3 F 4 It looks like they are dancing to some 1 used to travel
4 D music. 2 didn’t use to cycle
5 A 5 The girl might have had an argument 3 used to hang out
with someone. 4 get used to eating
Page 30 5 didn’t use to do
Exercise 3
GRAMMAR 6 ’m used to, Did you use to do
1 B
Exercise 3 Exercise 4
2 A
present simple is included 3 B, D 1 used to
passive 4 B, D 2 used to / would
present is being used 5 C 3 used to / would
continuous 4 used to
Exercise 4 5 used to / would
passive
Almost Likely Possible 6 used to
present perfect has been done
passive haven’t been taken certainly
Exercise 5
true
modal verb + might not be liked We use be used to to talk about a situation
passive it’s obvious it looks as I guess that that is no longer new or strange. We use
that though get used to to talk about a situation that
passive to be seen
I can tell likely to be might be has become less new or strange or has
infinitive to be heard
that become more comfortable. We use used to
(with to)
to talk about the past.
must be there’s a
Exercise 4 chance that Exercise 6
1 being taken out 1 getting used to
2 has already been shared Page 33
2 to get used to
3 is being looked after GRAMMAR 3 isn’t used to
4 have been sold, was published Exercise 2 4 to get used to
5 is updated / has been updated / is 1 Mexico 5 is used to
being updated
2 Spain
6 be switched off Exercise 7
3 Mexico
7 is owned 1 to be employed as
4 Mexico
8 to be cleaned / to have been cleaned 2 getting used to living
5 Spain
3 not used to working
Page 31 4 to hang out with
Track 013
PUSH YOURSELF C1 Maribel: I was born in Mexico City and Page 34
Exercise 1 lived there until I was 18 years old, when
It has been suggested that my family relocated to Spain after my dad LISTENING PART 4 TRAINING
It could be argued that was offered a job there. I loved my life in Exercise 2
Mexico. I remember during my early A iii
Exercise 2 childhood, my family and I used to travel a
B i
1 It could be argued that friends are more lot around the city, exploring the beautiful
C ii
important than family. parks. These are some of my earliest
childhood memories. We never had bikes, Exercise 3
2 It has been suggested that friendships
so I didn’t use to cycle at all back then in
are less sincere than in the past. A
Mexico, whereas now in Spain I do it
3 It is said that social media has made
almost every day. I’ve always been really Track 014
people more lonely.
into Norteño, which is a style of music
popular in parts of Mexico. And during Maya: I’m here today with Aidan Reed,
VOCABULARY my teenage years, I used to hang out with who is going to talk to us about his family,
Exercise 3 my friends in the local shopping mall and and the relationships he has with different
From left to right: listen to it a lot. My life in Spain is different, members of his family, both past and
but just as fun, although it took me a while present. Welcome, Aidan. Who would you
Faye, Desmond, Sandra, Tiffany, Chantelle,
to get used to eating the different types of like to talk about first?
Anthony, Jackson, Leonard
food! We live about 30 kilometres north of Aidan: I’d like to start with my grandad.
Valencia, in a coastal town called Sagunto.

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Sadly, he passed away about three years personality and appearance. With my B This would usually be more effective in
ago now. He was a great guy, and mum, well, we both have a similar hair the final paragraph.
although he lived quite a long way away, colour, but she’s far more laid-back than I C The word count would not allow this.
so we didn’t have a lot of face-to-face am and never gets stressed. D Students should paraphrase the
contact, I was always close to him. We had Maya: And do you and your father still question to demonstrate their writing
a great bond and I really looked up to him get along today? ability and make it more interesting
when I was growing up. I sort of wanted to Aidan: Well, we’re still pretty close, but I
be like him when I was older. He used to think we have grown apart in recent years. Exercise 3
call me a lot and he always wanted to find It’s a long story but basically my parents Suggested answer:
out what I’d been up to at school, always used to argue a lot and eventually they 3
asking lots of questions, that kind of thing. split up. My dad moved out of the house
and, although he still lived locally, he Exercise 4
Exercise 4
worked evenings which made finding time A 4
Suggested answers: together difficult. My parents managed to B 2
2 patch things up and they’re on good terms, C 1
optimism – positivity and even though they didn’t get back
D 3
sense of humour – funny together as a couple, we still all get on well
intelligence – smart / clever when we get together. Page 36
3 Maya: Overall, what effect would you
say social media has had on your family EXAM FOCUS
is most similar to – is like / takes after
4
relationships? READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
fell out – argued
Aidan: Well, neither my mum or dad use PART 6
social media which, to be honest, is 1 E
moved away – moved out probably a good thing as I don’t think they
stopped seeing each other – stopped 2 F
would necessarily agree with some of the
spending time together 3 G
things I post. I do, however, get a lot of
5 updates from my aunt, uncle and their 4 C
influenced – affected children who live in Australia. I can see 5 D
what they’re up to and even chat to them 6 A
Exercise 5 from time to time so I feel much more
2 A connected to them than I used to, all Page 37
3 B thanks to social media. As for Dilys and I, LISTENING PART 4
4 C well, while we both have social media 1 C
accounts, we have an agreement not to
5 B 2 A
talk to each other online as we already
have such a strong bond offline, which we 3 C
Track 015
don’t want to change. 4 B
Maya: That’s great. It sounds like you 5 C
had a very close relationship with your VOCABULARY 6 B
grandfather. Who would you like to talk
about next? Exercise 2 7 C
Aidan: I’d like to tell you more about 1 D
Track 016
Dilys. We’ve been going out for just over a 2 E
year and I actually proposed to her quite 3 A Narrator: You will hear part of a radio
recently. Everyone knows how smart she is, interview with Dr Leonora Stockley, an
4 C
so I’m surprised she said yes! I’m just expert in communication, talking about her
5 B research. For questions 1–7, choose the
kidding of course, but I really do think I’m 6 G
the luckiest guy alive. I mean, she’s such a best answer (A, B or C).
7 F Presenter: In today’s show, I’m
wonderful woman. She’s got a really
positive attitude, she never seems to be delighted to be joined by Doctor Leonora
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down at all – I really envy that quality. Stockley, author of the new book Human
She takes the view that worrying about Exercise 3 and 4 Relationships and Communication in the
things is pointless, and even when we find 21st Century. Doctor Stockley, welcome.
1 grew apart
ourselves in difficult situations we usually Dr Stockley: Hello!
2 getting on
manage to have a laugh together. I like to Presenter: Now, you’ve been doing
think that I’m quite a funny person, so I try 3 takes after research into how technology affects
to make her laugh as much as I can, not 4 fell out human relationships. Could you tell us
always successfully I should add, but I think 5 split up more about why you chose to research this
she’s used to my jokes by now. 6 looked up to and how you collected your data?
Maya: Are you and Dilys very similar? 7 hanging out Dr Stockley: Sure. Well, this arose out
Aidan: I’d say we’re… compatible. of a discussion my colleagues and I were
We have the same point of view about WRITING PART 1 TRAINING having at the university where I work. We
many issues and we enjoy doing the same Exercise 2 already knew how we ourselves interact
things. But in terms of personality, we differ with our family and friends but I wanted to
Suggested answers:
a lot. Regarding my more immediate see how a wider sample of people
A and E
family, I’d say that I probably take after my reported their own behaviour, so I sent out
Reasons why the others are not a questionnaire to people within my own
dad more than anyone else, both in
appropriate: online networks. I asked them to consider

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how technology affects human with people. So she didn’t. However, the grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
relationships. longer she stayed at home, the more she On the other hand, nowadays people
Presenter: And what did you find out missed the company of other people. This have different expectations of family
from the responses to the questionnaire? was very much my impression, from our relationships. Young parents may not value
Was this what you were expecting? discussions. And so that’s the reason why the advice of their elders, and
Dr Stockley: Well, initially, I thought she decided to cut down on how much she grandparents now expect to spend their
people would comment on how easy it can used social media. retirement pursuing their own interests
be to share information online which isn’t Presenter: Now these days, we hear so rather than caring for their grandchildren.
always factually correct, but this wasn’t much about people falling for someone Personally, I believe that parents are
one of the issues people raised. One they met online, and real-life relationships responsible for their children. Other family
theme that emerged repeatedly was that, failing as a result. Would you say that members may help but do not, in my view,
while many people have an internet social media is essentially a bad thing for have any obligation to do so.
connection that’s good enough to connect romantic relationships?
REAL WORLD
with anyone anywhere in the world, there Dr Stockley: I wouldn’t go so far as to
are drawbacks. For instance, whenever say that. The internet offers us so much, Page 39
someone’s using an internet-enabled but I know that for the older generation at
Exercise 3
device, such as a phone or tablet, people least, the thought of people getting
in their immediate environment, like together and breaking up, all online, is a 1 pick up
colleagues or friends, tend not to get their very strange concept. What I would say is 2 come across
full attention. that if two people who may or may not be 3 are held in
Presenter: Well, I think we’ve all in love feel that there’s an issue in their 4 benefit
experienced that at some point. In the relationship, this needs sorting out by 5 bound to
book, you give an example from one of sitting down together in person, rather 6 tons of
the people you surveyed, Fred. What does than say, finding the solution to their
7 ideal
he find challenging when talking to people problem on the internet, which is what a
lot of people do nowadays. 8 hotspots
online?
Presenter: And finally, can you 9 tip
Dr Stockley: Well, Fred explained to
me that even when he’s using some form of summarise what you feel online Exercise 4
written communication online with people communication is most useful for?
1 Hometown
he knows really well, and has a bond with, Dr Stockley: Well, I think it’s ideal for
he finds it really difficult to tell if someone staying up-to-date with what people are 2 Family
is, you know, expressing admiration, up to, you know, the people you’re close 3 Hobbies and interests
despair or relief, which is something I think to, just maintaining the channel of
Track 017
a lot of people have trouble with. It’s communication… although, I do think that
interesting, though, because he also insists it can all get very complicated when trying Eun-ju: Hi, are you Simon?
that he doesn’t have an issue with saying to organise some sort of meeting, such as Simon: Yes, you must be Eun-ju.
how he feels himself. a day out. And getting things done – Eun-ju: That’s right! It’s nice to meet you.
Presenter: What do you think about especially when other people need to Simon: Likewise. Where are you from?
humour in online communication? know what’s expected of them, that can be
Eun-ju: I’m from Seoul.
Dr Stockley: Well, humour is another tricky too, because some things, practical
Simon: No way! I’ve just got back from
very interesting area. The internet is a details, often need to be checked and
there.
great way to share things that have confirmed.
Eun-ju: Really?
amused us. And of course, we can Presenter: Dr Stockley, thank you very
much for talking to us. Simon: Yeah, I was visiting my brother
respond to a friend’s amusing post with a
there.
positive comment. Actually, it’s always
been known that sharing a laugh, I mean WRITING PART 1 Eun-ju: What does he do?
actually hearing and seeing people laugh, Model answer Simon: He works as a sports coach at
does a lot of good, in terms of lowering Traditionally, families were not limited to the National Sport University.
your blood pressure, and giving you a just parents and children. People lived with Eun-ju: That’s incredible! I used to play
general sense of well-being. But we’re still other members of their extended family, tennis there.
waiting to see if the same is true when a including grandparents, aunts, uncles and Simon: What a small world! What other
person is sitting at their computer watching cousins. Many of these relatives shared sports are you into?
funny videos and reading humorous responsibility for raising the children, Eun-ju: I love playing badminton but I
articles. which some argue was beneficial to haven’t met anyone else who does yet.
Presenter: I see. You also include an everyone. Simon: I play! We actually meet up
example from your interview with Although many families no longer live in every Thursday and play at the sports
Josephine. What opinions did you form close proximity to their relations, having a centre. You can join us if you like.
from interviewing her? strong connection between them is usually Eun-ju: That sounds good. Thank you so
Dr Stockley: Well, Josephine was a positive for all generations. Grandparents much.
huge fan of social media. I didn’t collect can help out with childcare, albeit Simon: No worries. Just give me your
enough data to know if she can be occasionally, and family members can email address and I’ll be in touch.
described as having an addiction though. offer financial support as needed.
Eun-ju: Great!
But it’s clear that conversations through Clearly, spending time with the extended
social media can start to take the place of family brings benefits to old and young
conversations in real life. In Josephine’s alike. Children may develop a wider range
case, she was finding that she didn’t need of interests and get more attention when
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Exercise 5 6 later Exercise 9
1 Likewise. 7 the funniest 1 I used to go with my family to the park
2 No way! 8 the best every weekend.
3 What other sports are you into? 2 My friends and I would to meet in the
Exercise 3 shopping centre close to my house.
4 No worries.
1 shocked 3 I’m not used to living in a big city as I
5 I’ll be in touch.
2 disappointed grew up in a small village.
Exercise 6 3 worried 4 I didn’t use to like mushrooms, but now
Said to show surprise when someone you 4 delighted I love them.
meet knows someone or something that 5 upset 5 Did you use to have a pet when you
you do, often unexpectedly. were younger?
Exercise 4 6 We would used to live in New York
Exercise 7 1 cut down on when I was a kid.
1 C 2 keep track of 7 I am slowly getting used to my new
2 E 3 keep in shape life in Spain.
3 B 4 ache
4 A Exercise 10
5 touch and go
5 D 6 stamina 1 stepdaughter / stepson
2 widow
Exercise 8 Exercise 5 3 half-sister / half-brother
1 G 1 to run 4 extended family
2 D 2 eating 5 father / mother-in-law
3 A 3 playing 6 niece / nephew
4 C 4 to buy
5 F 5 to open UNIT 3
6 B 6 developing Page 42
7 E 7 to see READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
8 to take PART 5 TRAINING
Track 018
George: Hey, how’s it going? Page 41 Exercise 1
William: Good, thanks! It’s been a Exercise 6 Virtual reality learning, On-the-job training
while! 1 rather than Exercise 2
George: Tell me about it. What have 2 despite
you been up to? Paragraph 1 introduces Ted Milmorrow.
3 Even though Option B is correct
William: This and that. I’m doing a bit of
4 However Option A: Ted is smiling when he says ‘Oh
volunteering at the moment.
5 Instead of don’t worry, it only looks realistic’. This isn’t
George: No way! Whereabouts?
showing concern.
William: At the local animal shelter. Exercise 7
It’s been really enjoyable so far. Option B: Ted uses the word irritatingly to
1 as describe how it started. This is similar to
George: I bet it has. Do you know if 2 keep the word frustrated.
they’re looking for any more volunteers?
3 However Option C: Ted uses the phrase passionate
William: As a matter of fact, they are.
4 before about to describe the surgeon’s attitude.
Shall I pass your name on?
5 used This isn’t the same as worried.
George: That would be great, cheers!
6 to Option D: Ted uses the adjective invaluable
PROGRESS CHECK 1 7 addition which means extremely useful. This isn’t
8 more similar to being unsure.
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9 only Page 43
Exercise 1
10 Even
1 went Exercise 3
2 has been Exercise 8 2 C
3 hasn’t replied 1 The book was written in 2009 (by 3 D
4 Have you been running? James Richardson). 4 A
5 bought 2 The car hasn’t been cleaned yet. 5 C
6 has known 3 My bike is being fixed (by my dad). 6 D
7 graduated 4 The window might have been broken
(by Peter). Page 44
8 have never met / haven’t met
5 She has been offered a job in New GRAMMAR
Exercise 2 York (by the company). Exercise 1
1 hotter 6 Despite the good weather, the concert 1 AD
2 good was cancelled (by the organisers).
2 BC
3 easier 7 Your contact information was given to
4 the worst me (by a friend of mine).
5 more difficult 8 The training is supposed to be given
tomorrow (by the consultant).

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Exercise 2 Track 019 [content – the answer does not include
1 ’ll / will lose 1 Where’s the address? information about how the writer’s studies
2 wouldn’t drop out / would not drop out 2 That’s a slow car. are going which was asked in Annie’s
email.]
3 ’d / would teach 3 I liked the support.
4 ’ll / will graduate 4 I had an ice cream. Page 47
5 ’ll / will retake 5 There’s a spot over there.
LISTENING PART 1 TRAINING
6 ’d / would support
Page 46 Exercise 1
Exercise 3 WRITING 1 Students’ own answers
1 If I listen to music, it’ll / will distract Exercise 1 2 complain to is the person you are
me from my studies. / If I listened to talking to, complain about is the topic
music, it would distract me from my 1 False – You are also assessed on your you are unhappy with.
studies. writing style, relevance and
organisation. Exercise 2
2 If the research was underfunded, I think
it would be criticised by the academic 2 False – You must cover all the points on B
world / If the research is underfunded, the exam card. Veronica: Hey Adira, how did it go?
I think it will be criticised by the 3 True Adira: Not good. I just couldn’t follow
academic world. 4 False – You must write in the correct her ideas.
3 If no formal training is given, I’ll try register. Veronica: Why not?
and get on an apprenticeship scheme. Adira: Well, it’s not just me; the other
Exercise 2
4 I’ll become a fully qualified electrical students on the course didn’t understand
engineer if I can pass the final exam. / 1 D
her either. I know she’s supposed to be an
I’d become a fully qualified electrical 2 C expert in her field, and she’s carried out
engineer if I could pass the final exam. 3 B loads of research, but nevertheless …
5 I’ll become rich and famous if I will 4 A Veronica: Have you spoken to your
manage to start selling my artwork. tutor about her?
Exercise 3
6 If the lessons were more interesting, I’d Adira: Yes, I told her I wasn’t happy, and
study / be studying a bit harder. Dear Mrs Jones, [communicative she was helpful. She gave me some useful
achievement – the register is too formal] websites, where I could look the subject up
Exercise 4 If you don’t like [language] watching online, and suggested that might help me
1 C television, I would certainly recommend it understand more clearly. I’m going to
2 D to help improve your English. Moreover, try it.
3 E [communicative achievement – the register
is too formal – you can also] you can Exercise 3
4 A
watch shows with English subtitles which 1 A
5 B will also help you with difficult words and 2 A
phrases. My mum actually bought a new
PUSH YOURSELF C1 television last week, which is great.
3 C
Exercise 1 [content – this does not connect to the task Track 020
1 Should you decide in the question]
Antonella: Can you help me, Frank?
2 If the government reduced With reference to [communicative
I need to make a decision about my next
3 unless you get achievement – the register is too formal]
training course.
4 If you were to get / Were you to get practice, I would definitely suggest sign
[language – signing] up to language Frank: Sure, Antonella. I will if I can.
5 Should she pass Antonella: Well, I like the idea of
learning websites. They give you the
Page 45 chance to practice [language – practise] studying at college, providing I can find
your listening skills through webiners something suitable.
VOCABULARY [language – webinars] and check your Frank: I tried that. Face-to-face
Exercise 1 written work with native speakers and interaction can be very motivating, but it’s
1 B practise your reading skills with daily not that flexible if you’re working at the
2 D articles. A friend of mine has been doing same time.
3 E
this for the past two months and she loves Antonella: Hmm. What if I worked from
it! [content – this does not connect to the home? Maybe did some self-study?
4 C
task in the question] Frank: You could try that, but unless
5 F
Let me know how you get on. It’s great you’re disciplined, it’s easy to get
6 H to hear from you and I’d be more distracted. You might want to think about
7 A than happy something which combines both.
8 G to give you some advise
[language – advice] [organisation – Track 021
PRONUNCIATION the second sentence should be at the Male student: So what do you think of
Exercise 1 beginning of the email. the university?
1 Where’s the address? Yours sincerely, [communicative Female student: I really like it, to be
2 That’s a slow car. achievement – the register is too formal – honest, although I do think the fees are
3 I liked the support. Bye for now] quite high.
4 I had an ice cream. Marcello Pinotti [communicative Male student: I actually think they’re
achievement – the register is too formal – pretty reasonable, particularly in
5 There’s a spot over there.
Marcello]

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 comparison to the other universities we’ve 4 might want / like Faye: Well, I’d suggest this would be
seen. I’m not so keen on the lecture 5 recommend brilliant for someone who was in
theatres though – I thought they were a bit 6 could try employment but who needed to develop
old-fashioned. new skills as they did their work. Sort of
Female student: Really? I thought they Exercise 2 like learning on the job.
were impressive from the outside and 1 You might want to use a spell checker Ryan: I think you’re absolutely right
smart and modern on the inside. I was on your report. about that. It would definitely suit someone
disappointed to see that they don’t have 2 You ought to specialise in a particular who prefers to learn from experiences.
any places to stay on campus, though. field of education. If someone were inexperienced and had to
Male student: Yes, that is quite 3 You had / ’d better check with your learn at the same time, this would be a
annoying. It will take us at least 30 minutes lecturer first. great way of doing it. Ok, we’re running
to walk to classes every day, which isn’t short of time, so let’s move on. This one’s
4 Whatever you do, don’t / you shouldn’t
ideal. similar to the last in that it’s work-based.
miss the cut-off date for your
coursework submission. Faye: I agree up to a point; however, it
Track 022 might be more specifically suited to
5 What if we highlighted the effect of
Man: Hey. So, it’s graduation soon, someone who had decided not to attend
using virtual reality in the classroom?
how’re you feeling? It seems like I’ve been university and wanted to learn practical
planning the party for ages! Exercise 3 skills, while getting paid.
Woman: I know. It’s a bit weird to be 1 Why not to create a poll … ➞ Ryan: I’d go along with that, although
honest. We’ve been studying for three Why not create a poll … the pay is typically low, so it would only
years – I can’t believe it’s all going to come really suit someone who’s just left school.
2 You ought look at … ➞ You ought to
to an end after next week. look at … Exercise 5
Man: I know, as soon as it’s over, I’m 3 … made sure you don’t book … ➞
taking a year out. I’ve already arranged it 1 Ryan
… make sure you don’t book …
so I can’t back out now. 2 Faye
4 … you better ask the students. ➞
Woman: That’s brilliant. 3 Ryan
You’d / You had better ask the
Man: Yeah, I wanted to make sure you students... 4 Ryan
were still coming on Saturday, so I can tell 5 Should you thinking about a 5 Faye
you all about it. You really ought to join career … ➞ you should think about 6 Ryan
me on my trip, you know. I’m sure you’d a career…
love the experience. Exercise 6
Woman: Sounds great. I might just Page 49 1 taking everything into account
do that. 2 as you mentioned before
SPEAKING PART 3 TRAINING
3 why don’t we agree to disagree, that
VOCABULARY Exercise 2
makes sense, let’s do that
Exercise 2 Distance learning
1 achieve high grades Track 024
Exercise 3
2 really happy about something Faye: So, I think taking everything into
Shall we start with this one? / Shall we account, a mature student would find
3 work through the night without going move onto the next one?
to bed distance learning the most beneficial.
Yes, that’s a good point. As you mentioned before, it offers a lot of
4 memorise something
flexibility for those who have jobs or
5 old-fashioned Exercise 4
families.
6 someone who really enjoys reading traditional education, Ryan: I’m not so sure. I think a traditional
7 someone who copies someone else’s volunteering education would be better in most
work or actions on-the-job training circumstances.
8 be obviously better than others an apprenticeship Faye: Ok, why don’t we agree to
9 someone who is the teacher’s favourite disagree on this occasion?
10 do more than is necessary Track 023
Ryan: Yes, that makes sense – let’s do
Faye: Ok, so unlike the last one, this that.
Exercise 3 would suit someone who preferred a
1 go the extra mile / learn something by conventional classroom environment. Pages 50 and 51
heart / pull an all-nighter Perhaps someone younger. EXAM FOCUS
2 old-school Ryan: Hmm, I’m not sure I’m in complete
3 the extra mile agreement. Provided a mature student had READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
4 with flying colours time on their hands, it would suit them too. PART 5
5 bookworm / copycat / teacher’s pet For example, if they were retired. 1 B
6 stood-out Faye: Yes, I take your point. What about 2 C
this one? I think someone who’d just finished 3 C
Page 48 full-time study but who needed experience 4 A
would find this useful.
GRAMMAR Ryan: I couldn’t agree more. Although, I’d
5 B
Exercise 1 6 D
add that if it’s unpaid, the person who did
1 ought to this would need to have an alternative
2 Make sure income or maybe still live at home with their
3 would / ’d parents. Ok, what’s your view on this one?

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Page 52 Woman: Well, getting a good education Mother: Well, I’ll be back from work at
does indeed give people more options in 6. Remember that you need to finish your
LISTENING PART 1 life although that doesn’t always come school work before going, though, ok?
1 A from conventional teaching methods. It’s Son: Ok, Ok.
2 B important to remember that education Narrator: 7 You hear a man talking on
3 A doesn’t end after graduation, does it? the radio about his job. What disappoints
4 B Man: I guess not. him about being a lecturer?
5 C Narrator: 4 You hear two students Man: I’ve been lecturing for ten years
6 B talking about one of their university now. It has its downsides, like all jobs, but I
7 A courses. What do they agree about? wouldn’t change what I do. Starting out, I
8 C Man: What do you think about the wasn’t aware just how long my working
course? day would be. It’s not just about the
Track 025 Woman: I’m really enjoying the course lectures themselves, there’s all the
Narrator: 1 You overhear two friends at the moment. preparation involved. Now though, it’s
talking in a corridor. What did the man Man: I’m not surprised, you’ve been something I’m used to. These days, I’ve got
find difficult when he was studying Arabic? getting full marks in every test we’ve done. a different set of challenges. I mean, we’re
Woman: You’ve finished your Arabic It’s not really my area of interest. not highly paid in this profession, although
lessons now, haven’t you? How did it go? Woman: Well, I must admit that it’s a that’s never been my motivation! I realise
really complex topic so I do think we need things change, but it’s not always for the
Man: I really enjoyed it, although there
to spend a lot of time on it. best, is it? I’ve got an issue with how
was a lot of writing to do toward the end
assignments have to be graded these days.
of the course, plus it was a bit of a Man: That’s true. I don’t really get it to be
Though I admit, the topics are far more
challenge finding enough time to study honest.
interesting than when I was studying.
after work. Woman: Do you think it would be useful
Narrator: 8 You hear a teacher talking
Woman: I bet. I’ve heard the if we arranged to meet the tutor to talk
about a colleague at work. What does she
pronunciation is quite difficult too. about the course?
admire most about her colleague?
Man: Well, there are a few sounds not Man: Not really, she’s always so busy.
Woman: I don’t know how he does it. It’s
made in my first language, so it took a I’ve been trying for months to set up a
a challenging job but he manages to stay
while for me to get used to it, but overall, meeting now and haven’t had any luck. It’s
motivated no matter what and seems to
I think I managed it quite well. This time probably best to keep going as we are.
really like his job. For one, he’s really good
though, it was the sentence structures and Narrator: 5 You hear two friends at creating fun and exciting lessons in what
tenses which I didn’t find clear. I only just talking at a graduation ceremony. Why seems like no time at all. The students
passed in the end. didn’t the woman want to attend? always seem to look forward to them and I
Narrator: 2 You hear a student talking Man: Hey, isn’t this brilliant? I never can often hear lots of laughter coming
about his future plans. What is he going to thought we’d do it. from his classroom. The other thing is that
do when he leaves university? Woman: Any excuse for a party where he acts fairly with the students and never
Man: I’ve always wanted to work with you’re concerned! But I know what you makes any judgements. I think they look up
children. During my research, I discovered, mean – it’s been hard work but we made it to him for that and that’s what I think is
though, that it wasn’t as easy as that. in the end. really impressive about him. He says he
I mean there was so much planning, Man: Are your parents here? took inspiration from a tutor when he was
marking and paperwork to do. I’m still Woman: They’re away for their studying at university.
interested in working with them, though, anniversary – somewhere exotic. They
and I’m fascinated by the research I’ve were going to cancel, you know, but I
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read about human emotions and
behaviours. Unless I’m prepared to do
didn’t want them to miss their holiday. SPEAKING PARTS 3 AND 4
Man: Unlucky timing. How are you Students’ own answers
more studying, it’ll be more of a hobby
feeling now?
than anything else. My tutor suggested I Page 55
gain some experience after graduation Woman: Well, I am a bit stressed but
and I can see her point. Working long that’s only because I’m not really into big REAL WORLD
hours without being paid wasn’t my first social events. I’d have preferred to have
Exercise 3
choice, but if I don’t, I just won’t get a job just gone out for dinner with a few friends.
Narrator: 6 You hear a woman talking 1 sign up to
in my chosen field.
on the phone to her son. What does she 2 master
Narrator: 3 You hear a man and a
suggest? 3 authentic
woman discussing the qualities of a
traditional education. What does the Mother: How did your lessons go? 4 to impress
woman think? Son: Yeah, good thanks. We got our 5 workout
Man: I think that without an educated maths assignment back today. I got 80%! 6 unique
population, society just won’t work as Mother: That’s great. I’m so proud of 7 capture
effectively. you. You must be over the moon. I know 8 suitable for
Woman: Perhaps, though I disagree that how much effort you put into that.
the aim of school is to set boundaries and Son: Thanks, Mum. Exercise 4
teach rules. Providing there are close Mother: Why don’t you see what Matt Start date: April 15th (3-week intensive
family and friends who can set a good and Luke are up to? I could take you all programme)
example, children could learn those things bowling if you’d like. Course details:
at home. Son: That sounds great! I’ll give them a • Introduction to coding
Man: What about getting a job? call now. • Learning to build a basic website
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Location: Room 14A UNIT 4 One great experience we’ve got is called
Price: $350 (price excludes lunch) The Agrojet, that’s A-G-R-O-J-E-T. I expect
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Exam: No you’ve been on a nice leisurely cruise
Accredited by the school
VOCABULARY before, but this is completely different. It’s
Exercise 1 a boat ride at extreme speeds. You’ll be in
Track 026 the capable hands of a fully trained driver
steering wheel – photo C
who remains in control of the boat as you
Student: Good morning. I’ve got a few departure lounge – photo A
accelerate up to 100 kilometres an hour in
questions about the coding for beginners commuters – photos A, D, F a matter of seconds, and then takes you
course. runway – photo A around the course with some pretty sharp
Teacher: Sure, go ahead handlebars – photo D bends!
Student: What’s the start date of the cockpit – photo E Extreme speed of course features in many
course? of our rides; Swoop, spelt S-W-O-O-P, is
motorist – photo C
Teacher: Well, it was originally going to no exception. It’s essentially a huge swing,
backpackers – photo B
start on March 15th, but we’ve now pushed which you and up to two friends are
rush hour – photos C, F
it back by a month to April 15th. It’s also a strapped into wearing a harness. You are
three-week intensive course instead of four. Exercise 3 then lifted up to a height of 40 metres.
Student: Ah ok. What modules are When you’re ready, you release the cord,
Possible answers:
included in the course? which sends you into a giant pendulum
1 aeroplane, train, boat
Teacher: We’ll start with an introduction swing. And when you think that the speed
2 car, van limit on New Zealand’s fastest roads is one
to coding and then move on to creating a
basic website, using HTML and CSS. There 3 car, taxi, van hundred and ten kilometres an hour and
is also a module which looks at Python, 4 bicycle, car, taxi, van yet you accelerate up to a hundred and
but this is optional. 5 bicycle thirty on this after about four seconds,
Student: That sounds great. Where are 6 aeroplane, jet well, that just shows how incredible this
the classes held? 7 metro/subway/underground, train ride is!
Teacher: They will be in room 14A, 8 aeroplane Now, we also have Freefall Xtreme, spelt
which is on the second floor of this 9 aeroplane without the first letter E on ‘extreme’. This
building. doesn’t have you travelling fast, although
10 bicycle, motorbike
Student: And how much does it cost to you do get the impression of extreme
enrol? Page 57 speed. It’s essentially a flight, at least, that’s
what we call it, rather than a ride. It’s a
Teacher: The price of the course is $350. Exercise 4 and 5:
wind tunnel; wind blasts at you with such
The price excludes lunch so you’ll need to
1 runway (true) force that you are able to float in the air.
pay for that yourself.
2 cockpit (true) People often wonder if you can be blown
Student: That’s good to know. Is there
3 motorists (false, this is the predicted away, which of course you can’t, as there’s
an end-of-course exam?
number of vehicles; the number of a net to keep flyers inside the wind tunnel.
Teacher: No, there isn’t for this course as Of course, there are age and height
motorists will be higher because of car
we don’t want to put too much pressure on restrictions on this and everything else in
sharing)
the students. Velocity Valley to ensure that it’s absolutely
4 commuter (false – 42 hours)
Student: I see. One last question. Will I safe.
5 diesel (true)
receive a certificate at the end of the
course? 6 overtaking (false – distracted driving is Exercise 4
said to be the most common cause)
Teacher: Yes, you will. It’s accredited by 1 Paradise
the school and you’ll receive it in the post a 7 jet lag (false – it’s worse going from
2 driver
week after the course has finished west to east)
3 40
Student: Thank you! I think I’ll go and 8 departure lounge (true)
4 130
sign up …
LISTENING 5 flight
Exercise 5 Exercise 3 6 net
1 start date The Agrojet 7 height
2 modules Swoop Page 58
3 held Freefall Xtreme
Exercise 6
4 enrol
Track 027 If you don’t have your own transport
5 end-of-course
(noun), we can pick you up, as we have a
6 certificate Jill: Hello, I’m Jill, and I’m a member of
complimentary shuttle service which
staff at the Velocity Valley Adventure Park.
Exercise 7 transports (verb) you between Rotorua
We’re on the North Island of New Zealand
CBD and Velocity Valley.
1 F in the city of Rotorua. Actually, we’re just
2 A outside the city, and the easiest way to find Track 028
us if you’re coming by car is to come off
3 D Jill: If you don’t have your own transport,
State Highway 5 and take Paradise Valley
4 E we can pick you up, as we have a
Road. If you don’t have your own
5 B transport, we can pick you up, as we have complimentary shuttle service which
6 C a complimentary shuttle service which transports you between Rotorua CBD and
transports you between Rotorua CBD and Velocity Valley.
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Exercise 7 Page 59 of the public were asked to take part and
1 The travel agency has recently Exercise 4 submit suggestions for projects which they
increased (verb) their prices. Because wanted to bring to life in order to make the
1 scenery, view
of this increase (noun), many people world a better place. One of the winning
2 dollars, money proposals was from a company in New
have decided to book their holidays
themselves. 3 congestion, traffic jam Zealand called Shweeb. Their aim was to
2 Usain Bolt recorded (verb) a time of 4 vehicle, transport combine elements of the monorail together
9.58 seconds in the 100 metres sprint in 5 advice, suggestions with those of the bicycle, and to produce a
2009. This is still the world record 6 luggage, backpack clean and fast vehicle, which could reduce
(noun) today. congestion. In the end, Google invested $1
Exercise 5 million in Shweeb’s research and
3 The airport transfer (noun) costs 10€.
1 much development.
It takes about an hour to transfer (verb)
you from the airport to the city centre. 2 several / many The world’s first Shweeb was built at the
3 fewer and fewer Velocity Valley Adventure Park in New
Track 029 Zealand. Riders sit in a capsule suspended
4 less
from a rail, and pedal as fast as they can
1 The travel agency has recently 5 many for three laps around a 200-metre track.
increased their prices. Because of this
In the past, prizes were awarded to
increase, many people have decided to PUSH YOURSELF C1 anyone who broke a speed record, such
book their holidays themselves. Exercise 1 as being the fastest rider from their
2 Usain Bolt recorded a time of 9.58 1 A business, B a business country. However, the adventure park has
seconds in the 100 metres sprint in recently stopped these records after
2 A a room, B room
2009. This is still the world record upgrading the capsules to have electric
today. 3 A noise, B a noise
4 A competition, B a competition assistance.
3 The airport transfer costs 10€. It takes Shweeb has become a very popular visitor
about an hour to transfer you from the 5 A a paper, B paper
attraction and time will tell if it may also be
airport to the city centre. 6 A time, B times
the transport of the future for commuters,
Exercise 2 business travellers and tourists.
GRAMMAR
Exercise 1 1 A uncountable, B countable Page 61
1 My advice to travellers has always been 2 A countable, B uncountable
3 A uncountable, B countable
GRAMMAR
to take out comprehensive travel
4 A uncountable, B countable Exercise 1
insurance.
2 The last time we went away, we left it 5 A countable, B uncountable 1 F
too late to find a self-catering 6 A uncountable, B countable 2 B
accommodation. 3 D
3 We tried to find a / the subway station. Page 60 4 A
4 The latest news is that the travel READING AND USE OF ENGLISH 5 G
company has gone bankrupt. PART 1 TRAINING 6 C
5 I couldn’t believe it when the airline told Exercise 4 7 E
us that they had lost our luggage.
Members Exercise 2
6 Our tour guide gave us some / –
advice about the best places to visit. Exercise 5 1 a
7 Travel has always been a passion 2 a
1 C
for me. 3 the
2 D
8 There’s often a traffic jam in my 4 the
3 A
neighbourhood. 5 a
4 B
6 The
Exercise 2 the word ideas has a similar meaning to
suggestions. The verb submit collocates 7 a
Uncountable: advice, travel insurance,
with the word ideas. 8 –
accommodation, news, luggage, travel
9 a
Countable: travellers, subway station, Exercise 6
travel company, airline, tour guide, places, 10 –
passion, traffic jam, neighbourhood 2 C 11 the
3 D 12 the
Exercise 3 4 C 13 –
congestion (U) – traffic jam (C) 5 B
scenery (U) – view (C) 6 A Exercise 4
transport (U) – vehicle (C) 7 D 1 the
money (U) – dollars (C) 8 B 2 the
luggage (U) – backpack (C) 3 –
Track 030 4 a
advice (U) – suggestions (C)
Speaker: To celebrate Google’s 10th 5 –
birthday in 2008, Google launched a 6 a
competition which it called 10100. Members 7 the
8 –

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Page 62 Examiner: Olek, did you use to have Exercise 6
enjoyable holidays when you were a 1 All sorts of things can go wrong when
VOCABULARY child? you’re on holiday.
Exercise 1 Olek: I certainly did. My parents have 2 Some of my holidays have been
world-famous always been really into trekking in the fantastic; others have been a disaster
mountains, so even when I was a child, 3 It’s always worth doing thorough
Exercise 2 we’d spend time in the Tatra Mountains research before you book a holiday.
air-conditioned whenever we could.
4 It’s vital that you have the chance to
cut-price
Exercise 2 take a break from your work or studies.
duty-free
last-minute 2 way to travel to and from work or Page 64
long-distance college in your hometown
3 holidays do you enjoy most EXAM FOCUS
part-time
4 use to have enjoyable holidays when READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
Exercise 3 you were a child PART 1
1 air-conditioned 1 C
Exercise 4
2 duty-free 2 C
Suggested answers
3 last-minute 3 D
Holidays and travel
4 part-time 4 B
What’s your favourite kind of holiday?
5 long-distance 5 A
Have you ever been to….?
6 cut-price 6 B
Do you like trying different types of food
7 C
SPEAKING PART 1 TRAINING on holiday?
8 A
Exercise 1 Home / Daily life
What’s your favourite part of the day? Page 65
Olek – A, B, D
Can you tell me about your house or flat?
Anna – A, C SPEAKING PART 1
What household chores do you usually do?
Both candidates perform well. However, Students’ own answers
Olek’s answers are fully developed; Anna Friends and family
makes rather minimal contributions, What kind of things do you enjoy doing WRITING PART 2: ARTICLE
leading the examiner to ask ‘Why?’ in with your friends? Model answer
order to encourage Anna to speak more. Who are you closest to in your family? Last summer, my family and I broke with our
Why? usual tradition of taking beach holidays to
Track 031 Where did you meet your best friend? have a more cultural, city-based vacation.
Examiner: Hello, my name is Sandra We chose the Hungarian capital, Budapest,
Howardson. And your names are….? Page 63
and it turned out to be one of the best trips
Olek: My name is Aleksander, but WRITING PART 2: ARTICLE of my life.
everyone just calls me Olek. TRAINING Budapest is an absolutely stunning city,
Anna: My name’s Anna Kapuch. Exercise 1 divided into two parts by the majestic River
Examiner: Thank you. Can I have your Danube. The city is steeped in history,
Suggested answers: crammed full of breathtakingly beautiful
mark sheets, please? Thank you. Where
are you from, Anna? Statements 1, 4 and 6 are true. buildings in different architectural styles.
Anna: I’m from Poland. I was pleasantly surprised by how much
Exercise 2
Examiner: And Olek, where are you there was to do. We took a relaxing river
Terrible Holidays trip to Margaret Island, where we hired
from?
Have you had a holiday where something bicycles for a leisurely ride around. We saw
Olek: I come from Poland as well, from a went wrong? What happened? How can a couple of classical music concerts at the
small town in the centre of the country people avoid having a problem like this opera house, which we loved.
called Pabianice. when they go on holiday? We will publish What I enjoyed most about this holiday was
Examiner: First, we’d like to know the best articles on our website. that every day was different. We went to
something about you. Olek, what’s the best Write your article. the public spa baths to relax, went
way to travel to and from work or college
sightseeing, visited art galleries, shopped
in your hometown? Exercise 4 and ate food from all over the world. The
Olek: The best way of getting around is Suggested answer: people were friendly and helpful, and our
definitely by tram. It’s far quicker than the Georgina’s plan is better, as it addresses hotel was spectacular. All in all, it had all
bus because we don’t have many bus the questions more fully. Alex should the elements needed for a perfect getaway.
lanes so buses tend to get stuck in traffic rewrite his plan to ensure that he
jams. Trams run on their own tracks addresses each of the questions in the Page 66
alongside bus routes so they don’t have
this problem.
exam task, rather than just discussing and REAL WORLD
describing holidays in general terms.
Examiner: Thank you. Anna, what sort Exercise 2
of holidays do you enjoy most? Exercise 5 1 C (Casa Rosada)
Anna: For me, just being on the beach is 1 D 2 B (Caminito Street)
my favourite kind of holiday. 2 A 3 A (Palacio Barolo)
Examiner: Why? 3 B 4 C (Casa Rosada)
Anna: Well, I work hard all year, so 4 C 5 A (Palacio Barolo)
when I get some time off, I just like to rest! 6 B (Caminito Street)

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Exercise 4
1 trouble
2 jumped
3 hard to miss
4 a handful of
5 got chatting
6 bumped into

Exercise 5
Announcement Maddie / someone else Maddie needs to …
1 someone else –
2 Maddie proceed to Gate 14.
3 someone else –
4 Maddie make herself known to a member
of staff as soon as possible.

Track 032 UNIT 5 Narrator: Speaker 2

1 This is an announcement for passengers Page 68 If you’ve ever met someone from another
on flight FA6590. We regret to country you’ll know that, more often than
announce that this flight has now been LISTENING PART 3 TRAINING not, you’ll probably end up talking about
cancelled. Please make your way to the Exercise 1 the different kinds of music you like. In the
check-in desk for further information. 1 music job I’m currently doing, I’ve been fortunate
2 This is an announcement for all enough to make many friends from around
2 the benefits of listening to music
passengers on flight FA6509 to the world – we spend our evenings
3 three – you don’t need to use two letters
Santiago. Please proceed to Gate 14. introducing each other to the music we
3 Calling all passengers on flight FA6509 Exercise 2 like, and it’s a great way to discover new
to Santiago. We are pleased to music from other countries! I think music
A It has increased (improved, raised) my
announce that this flight is now ready has helped me to be a more cheerful
creativity (imagination).
for boarding. Could passengers seated person. I just hope music can have the
B It has improved (made better) my same effect on more people in the future.
in rows 15–30 please come to the desk concentration (focus).
with your boarding passes and Narrator: Speaker 3
C It has made (I have become) me a
passports open at the photo page. I’m currently in my final year at university
happier (more contented) person.
4 This is a special announcement for and I must admit that it’s been one of the
D It has helped (encouraged) me to make most difficult years of my life. One of my
passenger Maddie Jones, travelling to
more friends (get to know more people). friends suggested that I try listening to
Santiago on flight FA6509, that’s
E It has reduced (decreased) my stress classical music to reduce stress while
Maddie Jones travelling to Santiago.
levels (tension). studying. I was a little pessimistic at first
Please make yourself known to a
member of staff as soon as possible. because I always thought it would be more
Exercise 3 distracting than helpful. What I did find
Exercise 6 Speaker 1 – E though was that I was much more focused
1 announce, make your way Speaker 2 – C on my work. I mean, I’m still stressed about
2 passengers Speaker 3 – B my end-of-year exams but at least I feel
better prepared for them now.
3 seated Track 033
4 special Page 69
Narrator: Speaker 1
Exercise 7 I’m lucky with my job because I can do the READING
1 C majority of tasks independently, which Exercise 2
means I can listen to a lot of music while I
2 E The writer will go to a type of cinema
work. I can’t say it’s actually made me a where the audience also participate in
3 D
more creative person or anything like that the film.
4 A though. Friends tell me listening to music
5 F will enable me to not lose concentration Exercise 3
6 B while studying, but I’ve found the opposite the big screen – the cinema
to be true. I actually think the more I listen
blockbuster – a film that is very successful
to music, the less worried I am about
things. That doesn’t mean to say that I cast – the actors and actresses in a film
don’t work as hard on a particular project, remake – a new version of an old film
it’s just that I tend to feel more relaxed non-refundable – money that you pay that
about the work I’m doing, which keeps me, you cannot get back
and my boss, very happy. set – the place where a film is performed
or recorded

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outfits – a set of clothes worn by actors hooked. I read it from cover to cover, 3 frustrated
and actresses turning the last page at 3 am! I couldn’t 4 absurd
roles – the actors’ and actresses’ parts in believe it! I had no idea I’d been reading
a film for so long and it was so late – or early! Exercise 3
The book has it all. It’s not only exciting, it’s 1 D
Exercise 4 sensitively written and funny too: the 2 A
1 C humour had me in stitches at times. Having 3 B
2 B said that, make sure you have plenty of
4 C
3 A tissues handy: the ending is a real
tearjerker. Exercise 4
Page 70 Sentence 3 is correct.
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READING AND USE OF ENGLISH 1 I suggest you go out and see the film. /
GRAMMAR I suggest that you go out and see
PART 7 TRAINING
Exercise 1 the film.
Exercise 6
1 2 I would highly recommend this book to
1 was recently asked by a anyone who enjoys thrillers.
(A) I’d wanted to read some of the author’s
2 ’m / am used to spending best-selling work for a while, so when (B) 4 I advise you to go and watch the play.
3 ’d / would rather watch films than I came across a little bookshop on holiday,
which (C) had a reasonably priced signed Page 74
Exercise 7
copy, (D) I bought it immediately. VOCABULARY
1 even though the weather was / even A past perfect simple
though it was Exercise 1
B past simple
2 looked up to Positive: appealing; delightful;
C past simple entertaining; gripping; hilarious;
3 was better than
D past simple impressive; informative; stunning
4 prevented us (from) going
2 A Negative: average; confusing; dense;
5 anyone came to / anybody came to
predictable
Exercise 2
VOCABULARY I was bored yesterday afternoon. I had Exercise 2
Exercise 2 already been to the supermarket, cleaned 2 dense
2 from cover to cover the house and cooked lunch so I decided 3 predictable
3 best-selling to go for a walk around the park.
4 average
4 page-turner Order of events:
5 gripping
5 had me in stitches 1 I had already been to the supermarket
6 informative
6 heavy-going 2 cleaned the house
7 hilarious
7 flick through 3 cooked lunch
8 confusing
8 hooked 4 I was bored yesterday afternoon
9 impressive
9 bedtime reading 5 I decided to go for a walk around the
park PUSH YOURSELF C1
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Exercise 3 Exercise 1
Exercise 3
1 had never been, went 1 film
1 to flick through 2 feel
2 had been thinking, bought
2 had me in stitches 3 imagination
3 arrived, had already started
3 heavy-going 4 novel
4 discovered, had thought
4 best-selling 5 personal
5 had been waiting, started
5 from cover to cover 6 at the end
6 (had) recommended, had already read
6 page-turner 7 article
7 got, had been cycling
7 hooked 8 complicated
8 bedtime reading Exercise 4
9 I couldn’t put it down 1 had sold out Exercise 2
2 had booked 1 tragedy
Exercise 4
3 managed 2 plot
Suggested answers: 3 centres around
4 had been reading
I’d wanted to read some of the author’s 4 must-read
best-selling work for a while, so when I 5 started
6 had been 5 twist
came across a little bookshop on holiday,
which had a reasonably priced signed 6 contemporary
Page 73 7 absorbing
copy, I bought it immediately. I hadn’t
thought it’d make great bedtime reading – WRITING PART 2: REVIEW 8 vivid
my friend said it was heavy-going when TRAINING Page 75
she’d read her copy on holiday recently,
Exercise 2
but not for me. I found it to be such a SPEAKING
thrilling page-turner, I couldn’t put it down. 1 best, perfect, spectacular, first-rate,
marvellous Exercise 2
I remember I’d gone to bed at 10 pm,
intending to flick through a magazine for 2 monotonous D
30 minutes, but once I’d picked it up, I was

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 Track 034 5 B Narrator: Speaker 2
A: It’s almost closing time. We need to 6 D Some people think that the life of a
reach a decision about which one to buy. professional actor is only about attending
Page 76 film premieres and hanging out with
B: It’s hard now we’re standing in the gift
shop. We’ve seen some really creative EXAM FOCUS celebrities at parties. People don’t really
pieces of art today. I thought I’d made up understand how difficult the job is and
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH how much stress and disappointment an
my mind but I’m no longer sure.
A: Really? It’s getting late, so we’ve got to
PART 4 actor goes through, particularly at the
be quick. You’ve changed your mind 1 only does he sing beginning. It’s important to understand that
several times. What’s the problem? 2 used to write better than you won’t always be successful at your first
3 were shown around by attempt. I was turned down twenty times
B: I don’t know. I’m stuck between these
before I landed my first role, and I even
two. What do you think about that one? 4 the only / one person who did
started to question my choice of career, but
What’s that in the foreground? 5 one of the hardest
I stuck with it and I’m pleased to say that
A: I’m not sure, but I like the contrast 6 reminded her to pick up all that hard work is now paying off.
between the colours.
Page 77 Narrator: Speaker 3
B: I agree. I think the landscape is quite
In my opinion, becoming a successful actor
complex but it isn’t really that WRITING PART 2: REVIEW isn’t necessarily something that can be
contemporary. What about this one? Model answer achieved by spending lots of money.
A: Well, I must admit that it is distinctive, Recently, my friends and I were lucky Of course, there will be things you need to
though I’m not in favour of that one enough to get tickets to see an Ed Sheeran pay for along the way, such as acting
because the colours are too vibrant for my concert at the Manchester Arena. Ed is our classes, and don’t forget that your agent
taste and it’s far too abstract. And, as it’s a favourite singer, so we were thrilled to be will take a share of your fee. I’ve always
limited edition, it’s quite expensive. seeing him live at last, and he didn’t thought that it’s more important to focus on
B: I disagree with you about the colours disappoint. The Arena is an iconic venue, yourself. Think about the kind of films you
– I think they’re really nice, but I’m with you having hosted all the most talented music want to star in and the parts in films that
on the price. stars of our time, and it is always a delight might be of interest to you. Once you’ve
A: So should we forget about that one to be there, soaking up the atmosphere. figured this out, you’ll be much more
then? What I loved most about this concert was focused and this will really help you in the
B: Yes, I think so. that Ed appeals to young and old. It was a long run.
A: I know you ruled this one out, but I real mix of people, from mums and Narrator: Speaker 4
think it’s an incredible piece. The fact that grandmas to teenagers and younger kids. I remember a good friend of mine telling
the artist isn’t human makes it unique. He performed songs from all his albums, me about a time he was asked to play a
B: That’s true. It also says here that with including my absolute favourite, ‘Perfect’. role that he didn’t feel entirely comfortable
every purchase, a donation is made to the Everyone was swaying and singing along with. He ended up turning it down and felt
wildlife trust, which is really nice. with the lights on their phones shining in much better because of it. I realised that I
A: So, we’re settled? the darkness. wasn’t alone and that there were plenty of
B: Yes. Let’s go for that one. I think it’ll Even if you are not usually a concert-goer, other actors out there with stories to tell. I
look great on the wall at home. I would recommend going to see Ed found a lot of online articles written by
Sheeran live. Whoever you are, if you love actors which went into a lot of detail about
Exercise 3 romantic songs with meaningful lyrics, try how they achieved success in the film
1 reach a decision to catch Ed on his next tour. You won’t industry. I strongly recommend doing this
2 made up my mind regret it! as I found that the advice was invaluable.
3 changed your mind Narrator: Speaker 5
LISTENING PART 3 When I was starting out, I spent a lot of
4 stuck between Speaker 1 – C time researching how to make a living as
5 agree Speaker 2 – D an actor online. I was always keen to find
6 in favour of Speaker 3 – G out more about other actors’ experiences,
7 with you Speaker 4 – A especially how they supported themselves
8 about that one Speaker 5 – E when there wasn’t much work. I then went
9 settled on to email some of the directors I
Track 035 particularly admired to get a different
Exercise 4 perspective on life in the film industry.
Narrator: Speaker 1
1 G I was a little nervous at first because I
The first thing you often learn in any acting
2 A didn’t think they would appreciate being
class is that acting isn’t just about learning
3 F contacted directly, but it turned out to be
your lines. I actually didn’t take many
one of the best decisions I ever made. They
4 C classes myself, but I know a lot of people
were really supportive and I really learnt a
5 B who did and put much of their success
lot from them.
6 H down to having taken these classes. More
7 E useful, I found, was meeting with as many REAL WORLD
8 D people as possible who shared my passion
for acting. It was actually through a friend Page 79
Exercise 5 that I got my first job in acting, after he Exercise 3
1 C recommended me to the director. Some 1 must-see
people find this quite difficult to do, so 2 annual
2 A
work hard at it and I’m sure you’ll be a star
3 E 3 world-famous
in no time.
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4 picturesque Exercise 2 Exercise 7
5 spot 1 You ought to ask your teacher for 1 arrived / had already started
6 numerous advice. 2 had never been / was / bought
7 lively 2 You could to try doing an online class 3 had been sleeping / woke
for extra practice. 4 told / had seen
Exercise 4 3 He had better arrive soon or we’ll be 5 were / had been cancelled
2 plans for late for the seminar. 6 were / had been helping out
3 in mind 4 Whatever you do, don’t cheat in your 7 visited / had told
4 are you sure exam.
8 became / had been working
5 say 5 You might want to try using a
spellchecker to check your spelling. Exercise 8
Track 036 6 I wouldn’t to ask him, if I were you. 1 best-selling
Joe: Hey Olivia, what are you up to this He’s in a bad mood. 2 hilarious
weekend? I thought we might do
Exercise 3 3 confusing
something.
1 over the moon 4 set
Olivia: Yes, that would be great – though
I’m tied up on Friday night. It’s my sister’s 2 dissertation 5 compelling
birthday, remember? 3 tutor 6 awful
Joe: Ah that’s right. Have you got any 4 pull a few all-nighters 7 contemporary
plans for Saturday? I thought we might go 5 graduation ceremony 8 twist
to the balloon fiesta. I’ve always wanted to 6 lecture theatre
see it. Exercise 9
7 campus 1 cast = line-up
Olivia: I’ve got a few things planned but
8 volunteering 2 costumes = outfits
I’m sure I could make time for it. What did
you have in mind? Exercise 4 3 critics = reviewers
Joe: I wanted to see the nightglow. 1 We had a really great trip to Prague 4 entertaining = enjoyable
Olivia: What’s a nightglow? last month. 5 lead = main
Joe: It’s where a lot of the hot air 2 Dubrovnik is a beautiful city, located in
balloons turn on their flames at night. the south of Croatia.
UNIT 6
It’s supposed to be quite spectacular, with 3 Correct Page 82
a really vivid display of colour. It starts at
9 pm.
4 The advice the tourist guide gave us GETTING STARTED
was really useful. Exercise 2
Olivia: It sounds amazing, especially
5 My city has a big problem with the Suggested answers:
against the night sky, but I’m afraid I’ve got
congestion.
something on between 8 and 8:30 pm so I 1 B
don’t think I can make it for 9. 6 Correct
2 C or A
Joe: Ah, that’s a shame. I guess I could 7 I’ve been thinking about starting an ice
3 D
go with Tom. Are you sure you can’t get cream business.
4 A, D or E
out of it? 8 Spanish is one of the most widely
spoken languages in world. 5 F
Olivia: Well, if I can, I’ll let you know. 6 A or E
Otherwise, I can meet you there a bit later, Exercise 5
say 9:30? READING
Countable: backpack, traffic jam, vehicle,
Joe: Ok. That would be great. I’m sure Exercise 3
view
you won’t have missed much by then.
Uncountable: advice, luggage, money, Suggested answers:
Exercise 5 scenery A sea anemone is an animal that looks like
1 E Both: business, competition, congestion, a plant.
2 F noise, paper It can grow up to two metres in diameter.
3 A It is found in shallow coastal waters and
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4 B above water level at low tide.
Exercise 6
5 D Page 83
Across
6 C
1 jam READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
PROGRESS CHECK 2 7 helmet PART 2 TRAINING
Page 80 8 departure lounge Exercise 4
9 rush hour
Exercise 1 1 between
10 cockpit
1 will not / won’t graduate 2 where
Down
2 had 3 only
2 motorist
3 would join
3 announcement Exercise 5
4 will / ’ll come
4 commuter 4 though
5 will / ’ll go
5  steering 5 to
6 will not / won’t be able to
6 jet lag 6 up
7 spite
8 for

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VOCABULARY Exercise 3 able to mimic various sounds that it hears,
1 in the hope of like the howl of a wolf. Well, I’d love to
Exercise 1
2 in the event of hear from our listeners. Call in now on the
1 B usual number if you’d like to take part in
2 C 3 ahead of
the show. And now we can go straight to
3 A 4 with the exception of our first caller, Joey.
5 along with Joey: Hi.
Exercise 2
Page 85 Presenter: Hello Joey, thanks for
1 issue – C speaking to us today. So, what do you
2 footprint – A SPEAKING PART 2 TRAINING make of it?
3 warming – B Exercise 2 Joey: Well, we’ve always known that
4 energy – E guide – picture A animals like orcas, you know, whales and
5 documentaries – F camels – picture A dolphins, are really smart.
6 range – D desert – picture A Presenter: Sure.
crops – picture B Joey: And this makes me think that with
Page 84 this orca, there must be something that
hikers – picture C
GRAMMAR mountain range – picture C
she’s desperate to get across to people.
Exercise 1 Presenter: Go on.
waterfall – picture D
Joey: And in the future, I mean with
1 Bats are nocturnal, which means they
Exercise 3 science, and all the stuff they can find out, I
only come out at night.
1 similarity bet people will be able to interpret most of
2 The scientists have now arrived at the
the sounds that animals make. It’s just that
venue for the annual conference. 2 In the same way
we haven’t quite got there yet.
3 We travelled across the mountain range 3 in this case
Presenter: I see. Well, thanks for your
by train / in a train. 4 obvious call Joey. Next on the line we have Liz.
4 The seminar on animal welfare will be 5 In contrast Liz: Hello there.
held at 32 Main Street. 6 safe to Presenter: What would you like to say?
5 We are planning to go back to the
Exercise 4 Liz: Well, it’s certainly an intriguing story.
beach next week.
But I think we need to be sensible, and not
6 When you walk over / across the Student A:
jump to the wrong conclusion. It’s very
bridge, you get a better view of the A depends on easy to believe that we have an orca that
river. B earn (a living) can actually hold a conversation with a
C transporting human. It would of course be wonderful if
Exercise 2
Student B: that were true but, in reality, I don’t think
1 approve of
D huge the orca has really accomplished anything
2 depends on particularly remarkable.
E magnificent
3 capable of Presenter: How do you mean?
F presumably
4 insist on Liz: Well, lots of animals, and parrots are
5 regarded as Exercise 5 a good example, can imitate people’s
6 enquire about Student A: speech reasonably well, which is certainly
7 looking forward to 2 How do these people feel about the a remarkable achievement.
8 succeeded in animals they are with? Presenter: Sure.
Student B: Liz: The whole question of how other
Exercise 3 species communicate is something we’re
1 Why have these people chosen to visit
1 The visitors congratulated the tour guide these places? only just beginning to understand. And we
on a very informative tour. don’t really have enough evidence yet, but
2 The closure of the lion exhibit hasn’t Page 86 hopefully this will come in time.
prevented people from visiting the zoo. Presenter: Ok, great, Liz, thank you for
LISTENING
3 The guide has warned visitors against calling. Our next caller is Isaac. What are
Exercise 3 your thoughts on this?
taking photographs of the animals.
4 The security guard stopped everyone 1 Liz Isaac: Well, to consider whether an orca
from entering the museum. 2 Joey making a few noises, and then being
5 The researcher was accused of stealing 3 Isaac rewarded by a trainer… I mean, does that
the money from the office. 4 Liz count as actually trying to express some
5 Isaac sort of meaning, a message for another
PUSH YOURSELF C1 individual to receive? I would argue that it
Exercise 1 Track 037 doesn’t.
Presenter: And now, in the final two Presenter: Right, well, in the recording
Complex prepositions
minutes of the Breakfast Show here on you can hear the trainer saying her name,
Exercise 2 Radio Talk FM, I’d like to tell you about a and that has the effect of making the orca
news story that’s just coming in. In France, say the same thing… at least, that’s what it
with the exception of
researchers claim that they have trained sounds like to me.
Ahead of
an orca to copy the sound of a human. Isaac: But there’s no indication that the
in the event of
Isn’t that amazing? Apparently, the orca orca has any idea of what the trainer is
in the hope of can say several words, which is just saying. And I find it highly unlikely that
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Presenter: Isaac, thank you for joining Isaac: Well, to consider whether an orca 5 who / whom… with
us. It’s been really interesting, but that’s all making a few noises, and then being 6 which … on
we have time for this week. rewarded by a trainer… I mean, does that
count as actually trying to express some Exercise 5
Exercise 4 sort of meaning, a message for another 2 both of whom
Presenter: And now, in the final two individual to receive? I would argue that it 3 neither of which
minutes of the Breakfast Show here on doesn’t. 4 all of which
Radio Talk FM, I’d like to tell you about a Presenter: Right, well, in the recording 5 one of whom
news story that’s just coming in. In France, you can hear the trainer saying her name,
researchers claim that they have trained 6 most of which
and that has the effect of making the orca
an orca to copy the sound of a human. say the same thing… at least, that’s what it Page 88
Isn’t that amazing? Apparently, the orca sounds like to me.
can say several words, which is just Isaac: But there’s no indication that the VOCABULARY
unbelievable! And the orca has also been orca has any idea of what the trainer is Exercise 2
able to mimic various sounds that it hears, saying. And I find it highly unlikely that she 1 trip
like the howl of a wolf. Well, I’d love to does. 2 lend
hear from our listeners. Call in now if you’d Presenter: Isaac, thank you for joining
like to take part in the show on the usual 3 sensible
us. It’s been really interesting, but that’s all 4 loose
number. And now we can go straight to we have time for this week.
our first caller, Joey. 5 advice
1 Liz
Joey: Hi. 6 choose
2 Isaac
Presenter: Hello Joey, thanks for 7 sight
speaking to us today. So, what do you Page 87 8 rise
make of it? 9 affect
Joey: Well, you know, we’ve always
GRAMMAR
10 Tell
known that animals like orcas, you know, Exercise 1
whales and dolphins, are really smart. defining: B Page 89
Presenter: Sure. non-defining: A WRITING PART 2: REPORT
Joey: And this makes me think that with
Exercise 2 TRAINING
this orca, there must be something that
she’s desperate to get across to people. 1 D Exercise 2
Presenter: You think? 2 ND 1 for the teacher
Joey: Sure. And in the future, I mean 3 D 2 what the zoo is like; what students can
with science, and all the stuff they can find 4 ND learn from a visit; whether you would
out, I bet people will be able to interpret 5 ND recommend it
most of the sounds that animals make. It’s 6 D Exercise 3
just that we haven’t quite got there yet.
Presenter: I see. Well, thanks for your Exercise 3 relevant = 2, 4, 7
call Joey. Next on the line we have Liz. 1 Giraffes, which are the tallest Exercise 4
Liz: Hello there. mammals on earth, are able to run up
1 B
Presenter: What would you like to say? to 55 kilometres per hour. (ND)
2 C
Liz: Well, it’s certainly an intriguing story. 2 Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
were the two explorers who / that 3 E
But I think we need to be sensible, and not
jump to the wrong conclusion. It’s very first climbed Mount Everest back in Exercise 5
easy to believe that we have an orca that 1953 (D)
A The aim of this report is to …
can actually hold a conversation with a 3 The scientist Stephen Hawking, whose
human. It would of course be wonderful if work greatly enhanced our B In order to prepare this report …
that were true but, in reality, I don’t think understanding of the universe, died C They described the facilities of the zoo
the orca has really accomplished anything aged 76. (ND) as …
particularly remarkable. 4 The North Pole is the one place where D For these reasons, I am certainly in
Presenter: How do you mean? you can go 1km south, 1km east and favour of …
Liz: Well, lots of animals, and parrots are 1km north, and be back at your starting
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a good example, can imitate people’s position. (D)
speech reasonably well, which is certainly 5 That’s the book which / that / – I EXAM FOCUS
a remarkable achievement. was telling you about last week. (D) READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
Presenter: Sure. 6 1752 was the year when / that the
world’s first zoo opened in Vienna. (D)
PART 2
Liz: The whole question of how other
1 when / that
species communicate is something we’re 7 There’s a river in Peru where the water
2 on
only just beginning to understand. And we is so hot that any animals which /
don’t really have enough evidence yet, but that fall in are quickly killed. (D, D) 3 by
hopefully this will come in time. 4 with
Presenter: Ok, great, Liz, thank you for Exercise 4 5 which
calling. Our next caller is Isaac. What are 2 who … from 6 terms
your thoughts on this? 3 (that / which) … to 7 fact
4 which … about 8 like

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WRITING PART 2: REPORT Matt: Sure. Track 039
Model answer Jack: We want to make sure we get to 1 Actually, I was wondering if I could ask
Purpose see some of the wildlife while we’re here. you a few questions about the different
I mean, I know you guys here have things we can do here.
The aim of this report is to evaluate the
animals that we never see in England. 2 I was hoping you could recommend
Animal Kingdom Wildlife Park and make
recommendations as to how it could be Matt: Ok. somewhere we can see some of the
improved. Jack: I was hoping you could animals up close?
Attractions recommend somewhere we can see some 3 Right, I’ll just make a note of that. Am I
of the animals up close. right in thinking it’s on the coast?
The Park is home to a range of animals,
including penguins, lemurs, wallabies, Matt: No problem. There are various 4 Oh – sorry, would you mind spelling
zebras and giant tortoises. There are wildlife reserves around the state. There’s that for me.
several ‘walkthroughs’, which enable visitors one called Blue Spring quite close to here, 5 Is there any particular animal we should
to get close to the animals. There are also for example. try and see on the coast?
‘be a keeper’ experiences, for both adults Jack: Right, I’ll just make a note of that. 6 So I suppose you have to get up at
and children, where guests can see what it Am I right in saying it’s on the coast? dawn?
is like to work at a wildlife park. Matt: No, it’s inland, and the freshwater
Evaluation habitat is ideal for one of Florida’s best- Exercise 7
The Park has excellent enclosures, where known species, the manatee. 1 F
animals can live in an environment which Jack: Oh – sorry, would you mind 2 A
is as close as possible to their natural one. spelling that for me? 3 E
It provides a very educational experience Matt: M-A-N-A-T double E. 4 D
for visitors of all ages. While the price of Jack: That’s the animal also called the 5 C
admission is reasonable, the ‘experiences’ sea-cow, isn’t it? 6 B
are a little over-priced, as are the cafes Matt: That’s it. And visitors always love
and gift shops. The population of some of seeing them. UNIT 7
the species has diminished in recent years. Jack: I’m sure. I’ve always wanted to see Page 94
Recommendations them myself.
• Introduce a breeding programme to Matt: Well, you should get a pretty good GETTING STARTED
maintain animal populations. view of them, because although you can Exercise 2
• Review pricing to make it affordable for actually swim there some of the time, it’s 1 A
all visitors. not allowed at the present time because 2 C
• Consider introducing ‘family tickets’, the manatees are around. But they do 3 C
off-peak discounts and special offers. come right up beneath the wooden
4 B
platforms you’ll be on. So you’ll get a
Page 91 good view. And it shouldn’t be too hard to 5 A
photograph them. 6 A, B and C
SPEAKING PART 2
Students’ own answers Jack: That sounds excellent. Is there any Exercise 3
particular animal that we should try and
see on the coast? 3
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Matt: Well, one obvious one, which you
REAL WORLD should be able to catch sight of on several
Track 040
Exercise 2 of the beaches throughout Florida, is the Narrator: Speaker 1
1 C turtle. I love my food, but I was worried about
2 A Jack: Right, I don’t think I’ve ever actually food miles – you know, how far food has
seen one. Aren’t they endangered? travelled before it reaches my plate,
3 B
especially things like meat and cheese.
Matt: Yes, I believe they are. But you still
Exercise 3 It’s great that nowadays most things are
have a chance of seeing quite a large
available on supermarket shelves, but that
1 a whole host of / a wide variety of group if you’re there at the right time.
comes at a cost to the environment, right?
2 in advance of Jack: So I suppose you have to get up at Now, I mostly eat what’s in season – either
3 a popular spot for dawn, do you? I’ve planted it myself or I buy it from a
4 from far and wide Matt: Well, apparently, although I nearby market. It’s hard sometimes
haven’t done this myself, they say the ideal because I can’t always have what I want,
Page 93 time to see them is in the moonlight, when when I want it, but I’m pleased I’m doing
they come to lay eggs. my bit to save the planet, and I’m sure
Exercise 5
Jack: That’s sounds amazing! We’ll I’m eating more healthily too.
Spring / manatee / swim definitely make time to go and see them.
turtle / moonlight Page 95
Exercise 6
Exercise 4
Track 038 1 F
1 F
Jack: Hello. 2 A
2 E
Matt: Oh hello, are you enjoying your 3 E
3 C
stay with us so far? 4 C
4 B
Jack: Yes, thanks. Actually, I was 5 B
wondering if I could ask you a few 5 G
6 D
questions about the different things we can
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 Track 041 I’ve actually been told that I should eat 5 I really wish that person at the other
Narrator: Speaker 1 bigger portions because I’ve got a fast table would talk more quietly. It’s driving
I love my food, but I was worried about metabolism and burn off a lot of calories. me up the wall.
food miles – you know, how far food has I invested in a blender and made a 6 I was in Venice last week and had
travelled before it reaches my plate, generous amount of healthy soup which I trouble ordering in a restaurant. If only I
especially things like meat and cheese. had about four or five times a day. It was could speak Italian.
It’s great that nowadays most things are a bit boring, but at least I could consume 7 I wish I had paid more attention to the
available on supermarket shelves, but that the quantity my body needed, without it teacher yesterday. I don’t understand
comes at a cost to the environment, right? being in too much pain. any of this.
Now, I mostly eat what’s in season – either
I’ve planted it myself or I buy it from a
VOCABULARY Exercise 5
nearby market. It’s hard sometimes Exercise 1 1 wish I had done
because I can’t always have what I want, 1 savoury 2 I had applied for
when I want it, but I’m pleased I’m doing 2 full 3 regret not learning
my bit to save the planet, and I’m sure I’m 3 in season 4 If only I was / were
eating more healthily too.
4 vitamins 5 wished they hadn’t tried
Narrator: Speaker 2
5 appetite 6 I had eaten less
I remember my mum would always give
6 gone off
me large plates of food. At least I thought Exercise 6
7 stick to
she did, but when I went to university and Example answers:
compared what I was eating to my friends’ 8 portions
Jake: I regret not saying anything, but I
portion sizes, I realised they hadn’t been
Exercise 2 thought the aubergine was too salty. I’m
big after all. For me, it was more about sorry. I didn’t want to upset you. Not only
having a small appetite. I had some 1 gone off
2 vitamins that but the oil was rancid.
problems with my health and I found out I
3 savoury Kristi: You should have told me. I wish I
was lacking in certain vitamins because I
hadn’t given you the oil. I thought it was off
wasn’t eating enough oily fish. I’m 4 appetite
but thought you wouldn’t notice.
changing my diet slightly and, in the 5 stick to
meantime, my doctor has recommended Jake: Why’s that?
6 portions
some tablets to help with nutrition. Kristi: Well, I wish I’d mentioned it
7 full earlier, but I don’t think you’re a very good
Narrator: Speaker 3
8 in season cook.
I used to be a food critic so I was eating
out in expensive restaurants on a regular Page 96 Page 97
basis. Of course, it was great as I was
eating good food – most of the time –
GRAMMAR READING
without having to pay for it, but it can get Exercise 1 Exercise 1
rather tedious after a while. For example, 1 B The photos all show poisonous plants or
I’ve never been keen on rich, cream-based 2 C animals.
food, and I had to eat a lot of that. I’m 3 A
retired now and I’m happy about this Exercise 2
because I was having too many sweet Exercise 2 The writer feels nervous about eating
things, like pastries, at the end of meals. 1 could go pufferfish.
I’ve cut those out of my diet completely
2 didn’t have
now and I feel much better for it.
3 hadn’t eaten READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
Narrator: Speaker 4 PART 3 TRAINING
1 the past perfect (B)
I used to eat out a lot because of my job as
2 the past simple (C) Exercise 3
a salesman. It was fun to start with; my
expenses were paid for by the company so 3 could (A) Answers to tips
I ate in high-end restaurants. But even 1 -ly
Exercise 3
though I tried to eat a balanced diet, with 2 adjective
lots of vitamins and minerals, and limit the A I wish you would stop borrowing my 3 -less
number of savoury snacks I consumed, I clothes = Box 2
Answers to gaps
still started to gain weight. A close friend, B I hope the food will be good tonight. =
1 Recently
who works at my local market, told me she Box 4
2 enthusiastic
eats smaller portions, but I’m not sure I C I wish I were a famous chef. = Box 1
3 harmless
could do that. Instead, I finish eating D I regret not going to the restaurant last
before I’m full because I know it can take night. = Box 3 Exercise 4
up to thirty minutes for my body to realise
Exercise 4 4 noun – ability
I’m not hungry anymore.
2 It was great seeing you yesterday and 5 noun – length
Narrator: Speaker 5
I hope to see you again soon. 6 adverb – widely
Speaker 5: I used to have some difficulties
swallowing because of a problem with my 3 I regret not choosing the pasta dish. 7 adjective – unaware
throat. It meant that for a while I hardly ate It looks delicious. 8 noun – ease
anything that needed a lot of chewing and 4 I wish I could come to dinner with you
had to stick to soft things, like potato and
Exercise 5
tomorrow but I already have other
eggs. I was worried I’d go off my food. plans. 1 Students’ own answers.

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2 Suggested answer: Because the guide 2 analyst for a global chocolate company be included on food labels. I know not
knows that as long as the dish is is incorrect because it exceeds the word everyone looks at these when buying food
prepared carefully, it isn’t harmful. This limit. in the supermarket as they can seem a little
is confirmed in the final line of the first 3 analyser is incorrect because it doesn’t complicated, but I think it’s important to
paragraph ‘The guide reassured me use the same word as in the recording. display the information.
though and said that as long as the I’ll also be working with a range of
preparation is carried out carefully, fugu Exercise 4 processed foods and researching ways to
is quite delicious and harmless.’ 1 analyst make them healthier. Generally, as I prefer
3 Students’ own answers to cook everything fresh, I avoid eating
Exercise 5 processed food as much as I can but I’ve
Page 98 Suggested answers: tried one or two things I really like and my
PUSH YOURSELF C1 2 a negative aspect of Lucy’s job flatmate adores those ready-made soups
3 a positive aspect of Lucy’s job you can get in the supermarket.
Exercise 1
4 a person / group of people One of my colleagues works on the
1 something is true agricultural side of things. We always joke
5 something negative about the
Exercise 2 information on food packaging about it being a dirty job, but it’s very
important. He spends a lot of time
A inevitably 6 Lucy’s attitude to processed foods
analysing different chemicals and how
B apparently 7 a negative aspect of the production they affect crop growth. He recently found
C ultimately process that, as a result of a strong chemical
D remarkably Exercise 6 substance used by a crop grower, there
E supposedly was an issue with the soil. As a result of
2 processes this, production had to be stopped for six
Exercise 3 3 technology months. I think what he does is closely
1 Ultimately 4 scientists related to conservation and environmental
2 Apparently 5 complicated science. It’s not an area that I want to get
3 Remarkably 6 avoid into at the moment but in the future, who
7 soil knows?
4 Supposedly
5 Inevitably VOCABULARY
Track 043
Track 042 Lucy: My job is varied and no two days Exercise 2
1 Ultimately, it’s the food industry who are the same. In addition to developing 1 C
have the money and who will therefore flavours, which can be unbelievably 2 E
drive the development of genetically difficult to get right at times, there are a 3 B
modified food. range of issues relating to processes that I 4 A
have to work on every day. Occasionally,
2 Apparently, the colour of your plate 5 F
there are a few problems with suppliers
influences the amount of food you put 6 D
but, as we’ve developed good working
on it and therefore eat. While I can see
relationships with them, these are rare. Exercise 3
this might be the case, I won’t be
convinced until I see more evidence. People often ask me about the perks of
1 dislike
being a food scientist. They presume that,
3 Remarkably, I actually lost weight when 2 replaced
as a food scientist, I get to eat lots of
I started eating dessert from a spoon 3 irresponsible
delicious food but we actually have a
made with zinc. I’d been doubtful at 4 unacceptable
group of taste testers who do this for us.
first but realised after a while, I’d cut
For me, it’s more about the technology, 5 illegal
down on sugar consumption.
which makes all the difference when 6 impolite
4 Supposedly, the new chef is a scientific analysing food. There’s quite a lot of
genius, but I can’t see how combining travelling involved, visiting clients, and I Page 100
sweet ice cream with a savoury meat really enjoy that aspect of the work too,
pie is ever going to work! SPEAKING
though it’s not what motivates me the most.
5 Inevitably, the government will have to Exercise 1
Speaking of travel, our department is
tackle growing concerns over the link embarking on a three-week worldwide 2 value for money
between processed food and obesity. research trip in September. A few people I 3 service
Rising rates of related illnesses simply work with are travelling to Asia to speak to 4 location
cannot be ignored. the cacao farmers there and find out more 5 decor
Exercise 4 about how they grow and harvest their 6 ambience
crop. I’m off to South America to meet
See pronunciation box on page 98 7 hygiene
scientists and discuss new ways of working,
Page 99 which I hope will be really beneficial. I’m Exercise 3
also hoping to visit North America as part 1 the interior
LISTENING PART 2 TRAINING of the trip to meet suppliers, although this
2 reasonably priced
Exercise 3 hasn’t been confirmed yet.
3 specialises in Mediterranean food
1 waitress is incorrect because this was Next year, I’m moving more into the
nutritional side of things and I’m really 4 efficient
Lucy’s job during her studies.
looking forward to the challenge. For this, 5 situated
I’ll need to analyse the content of food to
establish its nutritional value so that it can

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GRAMMAR Page 102 Tobias: Hi, my name’s Tobias Stewart
and I’m here today to talk about my
Exercise 1 EXAM FOCUS experiences as a chef and to talk a little bit
Sentence 1 READING AND USE OF ENGLISH about my new book.
A False PART 3 It all started when I was choosing what to
B True 1 throughout do at university. I’d intended to study
C True 2 originally history, having always loved how the past
Sentence 2 influences the present. I decided to go for
3 poisonous
A True geography in the end though – my uncle
4 unlike
B False was an environmental consultant and he
5 illnesses got me interested in the importance of
C False (first part is in the past, second 6 rapidly conservation.
part is in the present)
7 dishonest As part of my course, I’d taken an
Exercise 2 8 growth internship in Hungary and was planning to
Suggested answers: go back after I’d graduated but it wasn’t to
Page 103 be. I looked for opportunities closer to
1 If Tonya were a better cook, she would
have attempted to make a dessert. / WRITING PART 2: LETTER / home but I couldn’t find anything paid at
the time, so I offered my support to a
If Tonya hadn’t been (such) a terrible EMAIL charity that sent me to Africa where I
cook, she would have attempted to Model answer stayed for six months.
make a dessert. Hi Sonya, There, I helped local farming communities
2 If Rebecca hadn’t been in Japan, she Great to hear from you! I’d be glad to tell with new farming techniques. I spent quite
wouldn’t have tried the pufferfish. you more about the surprise meal I’ve a bit of time with a local guide. He was
3 If Peter didn’t have / hadn’t had an organised for my sister’s graduation next really knowledgeable, and I learned a lot
allergy, he would have eaten the nut week. from him about harvesting fruits. We
cake. We’re planning to go to the new Italian picked papayas together when they were
4 If Kim had realised the meat was off, restaurant in the city centre, just around the ripe. In the evenings, I used to watch the
she wouldn’t have used it to cook with. corner from the main square. It’s an ideal villagers preparing food and was
5 If Leonardo hadn’t eaten so much ice spot because they have two large function fascinated by their understanding of
cream, he wouldn’t feel sick. rooms which seat up to thirty people each. flavours and ingredients. It was then that I
This was one of the reasons why I chose it realised I wanted a change of career.
Page 101 actually. I’ve also heard great things about When I returned home, my cousin put me
WRITING PART 2: LETTER / the food and they have both gluten-free in touch with a chef he knew and I begged
and vegan menus, which is perfect for us!
EMAIL TRAINING him to give me a job in his new restaurant.
I’m a little concerned about my sister Initially, I found it exhausting – I hadn’t
Exercise 2 finding out. I sent the invitations out online realised he’d want me there at 7 am, hours
What kind of restaurant did you go to? via a special group I set up on social before the restaurant actually opened. But
media. I just hope nobody accidentally I’d found my passion and took over from
What was the food like?
posts or shares anything about it on their him seven years later after he retired to
Who did you invite and how did it go? own timelines that she might see. I’ve told spend more time with his family.
Exercise 3 everyone to be careful so I’m sure it’ll be I remember not long after that, a food
fine. critic arrived during a busy service. He
1 A
Let’s catch up soon! I’d love to hear all was fierce – his last review had closed a
2 B your news. restaurant because he’d reported that the
3 B Speak soon, starter had been too salty, and that the
4 C Alicia meat in the main course was too tough.
5 B I was nervous; however, on the night we
6 A LISTENING PART 2 pulled it off and the opinion he gave in
7 A 1 geography one word was ‘delicious’.
8 C 2 charity As I said, the hours are long, and some
9 B 3 villagers (preparing food) friends find it hard to understand that I’m
not available in the evenings or at
10 C 4 retired
weekends. Luckily, I married a doctor who
5 delicious
Exercise 4 accepts that being a chef isn’t a nine to five
6 doctor job, but I know another chef, whose
1 G
7 November partner is a finance manager, and for
2 E
8 unhealthy eating them it’s a real struggle.
3 A
9 In Season It was following my trip to Thailand to
4 B research the latest menu for my second
10 recipes
5 C restaurant, The Spices of Life, that I
6 D Track 044 decided to write a book about the different
7 F Narrator: You will hear a chef called cuisines I’d been exposed to there. The trip
Used at the beginning: 2/E, 4/B, 5/C, 7/F Tobias Stewart talking about his career lasted for about three months and I started
Used at the end: 1/G, 3/A, 5/C, 6/D and new book. For questions 1–10, writing when I returned in February. If it
complete the sentences with a word or hadn’t been for the opening of my
short phrase. restaurant, I’d have completed it by August.

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Finally, though, I got it done in November, Track 045 UNIT 8
exactly a year after my trip. Narrator: 1 Asking for a table Page 107
The book centres around dishes which are Waiter: Good evening, madam. Have
both full of flavour and healthy. I think you already booked a table? LISTENING PART 3 TRAINING
chefs have a responsibility not to go on Marianne: No, I haven’t but I was Exercise 2
reality TV which is all about ratings in my wondering if you could squeeze us in? 1 economical (H)
opinion, but instead to fight the problem of
Waiter: How many of you are there? 2 schedule (B)
unhealthy eating at all costs. I know many
Marianne: There’s four of us. 3 individual needs (G)
disagree and think it’s about making
money, but I don’t go along with that line Waiter: Yes, of course. Follow me. Is the 4 assistance (E)
of thought at all. table next to the window ok? 5 boosted; developed (C, F)
Originally, I wanted to call my book Good Narrator: 2 Asking about the menu
Waiter: Are you ready to order?
Exercise 3
Taste, but there was already a cookery
book with the same name. I ended up Marianne: Almost. I like the sound of 1 D
calling it In Season, which I think is a really the Moussaka, but I wanted to know if it’s 2 H
nice title. My publisher wanted me to call it suitable for vegetarians? 3 G
Green Food, because I use a lot of that in Waiter: I’m afraid not but the Briam is. 4 B
my cooking, but the sound of that wasn’t It’s an oven-baked dish of mixed 5 F
very appealing, I thought. vegetables which I highly recommend.
At the book signing we’re giving away Marianne: Is that a speciality of the Track 046
three signed copies to three lucky house? Narrator: Speaker 1
competition winners. To be in with a Waiter: Yes, it is and very delicious. Do I work as a sales manager for an
chance, simply sign up for my weekly you have any allergies? international company, so learning a
blogpost which you can find on my Marianne: No. I’m not allergic to language was vital for me to do my job
website. You can also find the latest anything but my friend is gluten intolerant. properly. I decided to learn Chinese online
recipes, which are available to download He can’t eat wheat. having spoken to a friend who was telling
for free. me about how much she improved her
Waiter: Right. Well, for your friend I can
Well, I think that’s all from me … recommend the … language skills after doing a 4-week
REAL WORLD Narrator: 3 Talking about dietary intensive course online. I thought it would
Page 105 requirements be difficult to find a good teacher, but I
was really surprised to see just how many
Exercise 3 Marianne: Excuse me, I think this might
there were. This meant that I could select
be someone else’s. It’s not what I ordered.
Text A the teacher that was right for me and I
Waiter: Oh, I’m very sorry, madam, let
1 mouth-watering cuisine ended up having over 30 hours of lessons.
me take it back to the kitchen and change
2 generous portions Narrator: Speaker 2
it.
Text B I have always struggled with languages
Marianne: Thank you. Oh, and I’m
3 breathtaking views and I was worried that I would end up
sorry, but my cutlery is a little dirty. Could
4 foodies failing my French exam. My teacher
you bring me a clean knife, please?
suggested that I try doing extra classes
Text C Waiter: Yes, of course. Is there anything
online to help with the preparation. I
5 being (incredibly) hospitable else? Would you like any more drinks?
thought it was a great idea, even if I’m not
6 genuine dining experiences Marianne: Yes. The same again for me, very good at using computers. Being a
please. Plus, a jug of tap water. student, I wasn’t sure if I could afford it, but
Exercise 4 Waiter: Certainly, madam, I’ll be right it turned out to be much less than it would
1 C back with the correct dish, a clean knife have been if I’d gone to the language
2 D and the drinks. centre in town. In the end, I passed my
3 B Narrator: 4 Asking about payment exam, so it was definitely worthwhile.
4 A Waiter: Can I take your plates away? Narrator: Speaker 3
Marianne: Yes. Thank you. The food I’ve always been passionate about
Exercise 5 was excellent. Could we pay separately, if learning languages. I’m fluent in English,
1 that’s ok? Spanish, French and Italian, and I’ve just
1 of us Waiter: Of course. I can bring you completed a one-to-one German course
2 separate bills if you like? How do you wish online. I really enjoyed the fact that during
2 the sound of to pay? the lessons we were able to work on the
Marianne: Is it possible to pay by credit problems that were specific to me, rather
3 of the house
card? than more general issues. I still go to
4 not allergic to
Waiter: Yes, we accept all major credit language classes at the local college close
3 to where I live. These are great because
cards. Here you go, madam.
5 I ordered you have the chance to meet and interact
Marianne: Thank you. Is the tip
6 same again with other language learners, which I think
included?
4 is important for developing language skills.
Waiter: No, it isn’t. It’s up to you how
7 credit card Narrator: Speaker 4
much you would like to leave.
8 tip included One of the best things about learning a
Marianne: OK, thank you …
language online is how convenient it is.
I found a really good Italian teacher who
was based just outside Naples in southern

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Italy. As a full-time teacher myself, it was 4 ✓ Exercise 4
always difficult getting to classes. This isn’t 5 I downloaded the instruction manual for 1 bug
an issue with online learning as I’m able to my grandfather. 2 icon
book lessons at a time when I’m not 6 ✓ 3 browse
teaching. It was quite expensive, though. It 7 ✓
worked out at around 30 euros per lesson, 4 run
8 My phone tells to me the temperature 5 bookmark
but I learned a lot from my teacher so it
inside and outside my home. 6 network
was certainly value for money. I just need
to build up my vocabulary more. Page 108 7 crash
Narrator: Speaker 5
I recently retired from my job as a doctor
VOCABULARY Exercise 5
and I was looking for a new hobby. I have Exercise 1 1 icon (old)
a few Brazilian friends and so I decided to Suggested answer: 2 bookmark (new)
learn Portuguese online. I was a little Aziz’s boss may have been delighted that 3 crashed (new)
nervous at first as I’m not exactly an expert Aziz’s screenshot helped the engineer to 4 network (old)
in using technology. It was interesting – the solve the problem. However, they may also 5 icon (new)
more I learned the language, the better I have been puzzled as to why Aziz made 6 browsing (new)
became at getting my laptop to do what I screenshots of company data in the first 7 bug (old)
want it to! My friends in Brazil have been place.
really supportive, too, and I can now write 8 run (old)
them an email telling them all about my Track 047 9 bookmark (old)
day. They write back to me in English so I Aziz: A few years ago, I got a job during 10 bug (new)
guess it’s a kind of language exchange. the summer holidays while I was a student. Page 109
It was doing some office admin work,
GRAMMAR basically filling in spreadsheets and that WRITING
Exercise 1 kind of thing. It was a really small Exercise 1a
Suggested answers: company, and maybe just to save money, 1 formal
offered, bought, brought, lent, threw, the boss didn’t always upgrade the
2 informal
passed, found, ordered software. Anyway, one day the inevitable
happened, the office’s computer system 3 formal
Exercise 2a died, and all the files – you know, customer 4 informal
2 lend someone some money contact details, invoices, etc. – it all went. 5 informal
3 buy someone a present / a meal They got an engineer in to see if he could 6 formal
get it back, but the problem is that no-one
4 cook someone a meal Exercise 1b
ever made backups of all the files. And so
5 tell someone a story he didn’t even know the names of the files Students’ own answers
6 sing someone a song he needed to find. But a breakthrough
7 do someone a favour came when I realised that I might be able Exercise 2
to help. When I started at the office, I had
Exercise 2b Formal Informal
taken a screenshot of loads of the
filenames in a list, just to learn my way Beginning Sentence 3 Sentence 5
Phrases with Phrases with
to for round. For some reason I’d emailed it to Requesting Sentence 6 Sentence 2
myself, so I still had it. Anyway, to cut a
forward an email buy a present for long story short, the engineer was able to Suggesting Sentence 8 Sentence 9
to someone someone use my list and get at least some of the Apologising Sentence 1 Sentence 7
lend some money cook a meal for data back. It just goes to show – always
to someone someone back your files up! Complaining Sentence 4 Sentence 10
tell a story to do a favour for
someone someone Exercise 2 Exercise 3
sing a song to backup B
someone breakthrough
filename Exercise 4
Exercise 3 screenshot 1 C
1 bought, for spreadsheet 2 D
2 lent, to upgrade 3 F
3 pre-ordered, for 4 B
Exercise 3 5 H
4 forwarded, to
1 upgrade 6 A
Exercise 4 2 spreadsheet 7 G
1 ✓ 3 screenshot 8 E
2 Is there any chance you could lend me 4 breakthrough 9 I
your mobile phone? / lend your mobile 5 backup
phone to me? 6 filename
3 I can’t believe you cooked that meal for
me using only a microwave – it was
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 Page 110 Louise: Let’s have a look then…. Louise: A light-bulb moment, you mean!
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH Ricardo: So, what have we got – looks Ricardo: A light-bulb moment, that’s it,
like a machine. I can’t think of an idiom look at you. Not as daft as you look,
PART 6 TRAINING there. are you?
Exercise 3 Louise: Is that steam coming out the top? Louise: Watch it!
A i Ricardo: Got it! Yeah, this is what you Ricardo: Oh well, now that we’ve done
B ii do after you’ve been at work for a whole them all, I guess we should get back to
C i five minutes – you run out of steam. those spreadsheets.
D ii Louise: Very funny! Louise: What? Don’t be ridiculous – it’s
E i Ricardo: You do. You stop work and coffee time!
start doing quizzes! Ricardo: Oh, alright, go on then.
Page 111 Louise: Alright! What’s next: plugs,
sockets, take the plug out… Exercise 5
Exercise 4
Ricardo: Not really an idiom though, 1 got my wires crossed
1 C
is it? 2 has a short fuse
2 G
Louise: No, guess not. What about pull 3 isn’t (exactly) rocket science
3 E
the plug on something? 4 pulled the plug
4 F
Ricardo: That’s the one! I always think, 5 a light-bulb moment
5 D
you know, if you pull the plug on 6 ran out of steam
VOCABULARY something, like you stop doing it, that it
comes from a bath plug. Page 112
Exercise 1
Louise: Pull the plug, let all the water out. GRAMMAR
1a on the cutting edge Ricardo: Yeah.
1b not the sharpest tool in the box (3rd Exercise 1
Louise: Or it could be the idea that if
paragraph): not very intelligent 1 A
you pull out an electric plug, then it would
stand the test of time (final paragraph): stop working. 2 C
be popular for a long time Ricardo: Hey, we’re doing well, aren’t 3 B
we? Geniuses! 4 A
Exercise 2
Louise: Yeah, but come on, it’s not 5 B
fuse – picture 5 6 C
exactly rocket science is it? Hey – did you
light bulb – picture 6 see what I just did there?
plug – picture 2 Exercise 2
Ricardo: What?
rocket – picture 3 Louise: Not exactly rocket science! Present Past
steam – picture 1 Ricardo: Oh, another answer!
wires – picture 4 Certainly 1 He must 4 He must
Louise: Yeah, come on, Ricardo. Keep true be stuck have
Exercise 3 up! in traffic. been
Ricardo: What about all those cables? delayed.
1 run out of steam
What could that be?
2 pull the plug on something Certainly 5 He can’t 3 He can’t
Louise: Cables… or wires.
3 it’s not rocket science not true be have
Ricardo: Oh, I know, getting your wires making a gone to
4 get your wires crossed
crossed. phone another
5 have a short fuse
Louise: Right, for like, a call. room
6 have a light-bulb moment misunderstanding. That must have come because
from, like in the olden days, if you wanted they’re all
Exercise 4
to make a phone call, you had to phone full.
1 run out of (D) an operator and they would literally plug
2 pull the (A) your line into someone else’s, to connect Possibly 6 He could 2 He may
3 exactly, science (F) your line to theirs. true be in the have
wrong gone to
4 getting, crossed (B) Ricardo: Right, so getting your wires
meeting the
5 a short (C) crossed would be like, being connected to
room. bathroom
6 a, moment (E) the wrong person, so you wouldn’t know
prior to
what they were talking about.
the
Track 048 Louise: Yeah, makes sense. meeting.
Ricardo: Louise? Ricardo: What about the fuses? Oh I
Louise: Hey, what’s up? know, to have a short fuse. Exercise 3
Ricardo: You know how you’re really Louise: Have a short fuse. Like our
Suggested answers:
smart, intelligent, and – supervisor, who gets angry at the smallest
thing! 1 can’t have seen
Louise: Yeah, yeah, alright! What do
Ricardo: I was thinking more like you, 2 must have forgotten
you want?
actually. 3 might / may / could be
Ricardo: Well, someone’s just sent me a
Louise: Hilarious! 4 must have received
link to this quiz.
Ricardo: OK, one more to get then. 5 can’t possibly be
Louise: A sort of brain-teaser, is it?
With this bulb. Come on, Louise, we need 6 must be held up / must have got held up
Ricardo: Kind of. So, basically, you’ve
got these six pictures. And there’s an idiom a moment of inspiration here, a sudden
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Exercise 4 4 read 1 C
1 must be stuck 5 media 2 E
2 might not have been 3 H
Track 050
3 have run out of 4 F
4 might have pulled the plug Well, I’m a student, so I find that my phone 5 G
is really handy for making notes or taking
PUSH YOURSELF C1 photographs of slides during lectures. Track 053
I suppose the other main thing I do with it Narrator: You will hear five short
Exercise 1
is read the latest news or catch up with my extracts in which people are talking about
1 It looks as though the software friends on social media, especially before
installation might have failed. their experience of going for a ride in a
going to bed. driverless car. For Speakers 1–5, choose
2 My laptop can’t possibly be fully
from the list (A–H) how each speaker felt
charged yet. Track 051
about their experience. Use the letters only
3 Research suggests that the drug might I’m not sure I could to be honest. I’m so once. There are three extra letters which
be effective. reliant on my mobile phone, whether it’s you do not need to use.
4 Is there a possibility that the device keeping in touch with my friends or using Narrator: Speaker 1
might need an update? the latest apps to help me with learning
I’ve always been fascinated by driverless
5 In all likelihood, the machinery must French, that I can’t really imagine my life
cars. I’d seen loads of pictures of them in
have been damaged in transit. without it.
magazines and I always thought they
6 Scientists believe they may well have looked really cool. I certainly wasn’t
Exercise 5
made a major breakthrough. disappointed when I saw one in real life.
Suggested answers:
Prior to getting in, I wasn’t sure if I would
Page 113 Yes, I do. I travel abroad a lot and feel as safe as I did in a regular car, which
having all my favourite tracks with me on
SPEAKING PART 1 TRAINING didn’t surprise the engineer with me who
the go is a lifesaver. The only issue I have said that this was a normal feeling to have.
Exercise 1 is that I’m always running out of storage I was interested to see how it would react
1 more personal topics space, so I can’t store all of my albums when it came up against obstacles, like
2 no on my phone. pedestrians or traffic lights and, by the end
3 both of the drive, I was happy that we didn’t hit
Track 052
anyone or crash into anything.
Exercise 2 Yes, I do. I travel abroad a lot and having Narrator: Speaker 2
1 B all my favourite tracks with me on the go is
I’ve always been slightly against the
2 D a lifesaver. The only issue I have is that I’m
development of driverless cars, mainly
3 A always running out of storage space, so I
because I love being able to control a car
4 C can’t store all of my albums on my phone.
myself. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy the ride,
Page 114 quite the opposite in fact; it was really
Track 049 comfortable and incredibly secure, which
1 Well, I’m a student, so I find that my EXAM FOCUS was something I wasn’t expecting to feel
phone is really handy for making notes READING AND USE OF ENGLISH before getting in. What I didn’t realise was
or taking photographs of slides during how much less risky it is than having
PART 6
lectures. I suppose the other main thing human drivers. As well as telling me about
1 A
I do with it is read the latest news or how straightforward they are to operate,
catch up with my friends on social 2 G the engineer also told me the price.
media, especially before going to bed. 3 E It wasn’t cheap but that’s hardly surprising,
2 I’m not sure I could to be honest. I’m so 4 F I suppose, given just how much money the
reliant on my mobile phone, whether it’s 5 C car and software industries have invested
keeping in touch with my friends or 6 D in driverless technology.
using the latest apps to help me with Narrator: Speaker 3
learning French, that I can’t really EXAM CHECK I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not very
imagine my life without it. The texts in Reading and Use of English good at using technology and the concept
3 Yes, I do. I travel abroad a lot and Part 6 are usually articles from magazines, of driverless cars had always terrified me.
having all my favourite tracks with me newspapers or informative texts. The text I was invited to try it out by a friend of
on the go is a lifesaver. The only issue I will contain six gaps and you must choose mine who works at one of the companies
have is that I’m always running out of from a list of seven sentences the sentence developing driverless cars. While driving
storage space, so I can’t store all of my that fits each gap. There is one sentences along, he did his best to convince me that
albums on my phone. that you don’t need to use. You can’t use they’re completely safe and that I should
4 Actually, no. I don’t use my phone very one sentence more than once. be enthusiastic about the benefits it would
much so I’m not too bothered whether bring to society. Before all that though,
it’s the fastest or has a cutting-edge
Page 115 they need to work on making the car look
camera, for example. As long as I can LISTENING PART 3 more attractive, as this didn’t impress me at
make and receive calls, then I’m happy. all. If they fixed this, I might then be
EXAM CHECK persuaded to buy one in the future.
Exercise 3 1 False (five people) Narrator: Speaker 4
1 notes 2 False (for about 30 seconds) The number of accidents caused by human
2 slides 3 True error while driving is really alarming.
3 it 4 False (three options)
5 True

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So I’ve always felt confident that driverless Ethan: Well, it takes photos, which I can 4 John Forrest, who(m) I met last year, is
cars would be safer. And having now view on the screen without a problem. But an award-winning actor.
been in a driverless car myself, I’ve got to the issue is that when I connect the camera 5 The dishes, all of which are suitable for
say that I can see a very bright future for to my laptop, nothing happens. So I can’t vegetarians, use ingredients grown on
road users. My experience was like being get it to download the photos from the the local farm.
driven around by the most considerate camera. 6 Unfortunately, the market, which I buy
driver you can imagine. So if there are to Jasmine: I see. Have you tried restarting my food from, has closed down.
be more driverless cars in the future, I think the laptop?
we can expect a transport system that’s in Ethan: Yes, I tried that, but it didn’t make Exercise 3
everyone’s best interests, with fewer delays any difference. And I checked out the 1 endangered
and less vehicle pollution. So I’m definitely troubleshooting menu online, but I couldn’t 2 environmental
optimistic. find anything that worked. So I guess it 3 renewable
Narrator: Speaker 5 must have a fault. The camera’s still under 4 astonishing
Before I went for a ride myself, I did quite warranty, so can I exchange it?
5 coastal
a bit of research into the driverless car Jasmine: Well, I just need to see if I can
industry as a whole. What I found was 6 sightseeing
get to the bottom of it myself first… Did
that the level of investment that’s gone into anything else happen when you connected Exercise 4
getting the whole thing started is the camera?
absolutely staggering. Amazing really. 1 dislike
Ethan: Yes, it did. I received an error
I mean, obviously they wouldn’t have done 2 unaware
message on the screen of my camera. It
it if they didn’t think the whole thing had said ‘this device isn’t compatible with the 3 reapply
great potential. But unless there are camera; please connect another device’. I 4 irresponsible
millions of driverless cars on our roads in a don’t really want to buy another laptop, 5 impolite
relatively short space of time, I can’t see because there’s nothing wrong with this 6 illegal
that they’re going to get any of it back. one.
Furthermore, if the cars don’t sell, then the Jasmine: How long have you had the Exercise 5
development of driverless technology will laptop? 1 If I had known that you were hungry,
go down as one of the most unwise I would have prepared dinner.
Ethan: About six years.
enterprises of all time! 2 I wish I hadn’t eaten all that ice-cream.
Jasmine: And have you ever updated
I feel really sick now.
SPEAKING PART 1 the software?
Ethan: Well, no, not recently 3 I really regret not going to the
Students’ own answers
Jasmine: OK, well, what I’d recommend restaurant with my friends last night.
Apparently they met Ed Sheeran!
EXAM CHECK is that you install the latest software on
your laptop. And then hopefully, that 4 I would love to go on a road trip
1 The examiner
should do the trick. around Europe. If only I could drive!
2 with
Ethan: OK, great, I’ll give that a go and 5 If I hadn’t gone to the concert last night,
3 don’t need
hope for the best. I wouldn’t be so tired now.
4 two
6 I hope the meal will be good tonight.
Exercise 6 7 I wish the man would stop smoking.
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1 E It’s so annoying.
REAL WORLD 2 A 8 I can’t understand anything on the
Exercise 3 3 F menu, sadly. If only I could speak
1 must-have 4 B French.
2 get from A to B 5 D Page 119
3 lost your bearings 6 C
4 star ratings Exercise 6
PROGRESS CHECK 3 1 portions
Exercise 5 2 gone off
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1 Ethan cannot download images from 3 vitamins
Exercise 1
his camera to his laptop. 4 in season
2 Jasmine asks Ethan to restart his laptop. 1 at
5 savoury
3 Jasmine recommends that Ethan installs 2 by
6 appetite
the latest software on his laptop. 3 on
7 sticking to
4 as
Track 054 8 hygiene
5 from
9 cuisine
Jasmine: Hello sir, how may I help? 6 of
10 split the bill
Ethan: Oh hello, I bought this digital 7 with
camera here yesterday. But the thing is, it 8 of Exercise 7
doesn’t seem to be working properly.
Exercise 2 1 They must have bought their son a new
Jasmine: Oh dear.
car.
Ethan: I thought it might be damaged, so 1 Charles Dickens, who wrote the book
2 Stephanie might be cooking a meal for
I thought you might be able to take a look “Great Expectations”, died in 1870.
him because it’s his birthday.
at it. 2 There used to be two lions in the zoo,
3 He couldn’t have written her a song
Jasmine: Sure. So, what appears to be both of which were male.
because he can’t play any musical
the issue? 3 The concert, which I have tickets for, instruments.
starts at 7 pm.

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4 Mary can’t have lent her friend some 7 them Exercise 3
money because she doesn’t have any 8 have 1 over
herself. 2 over
5 Simon must have forgotten to send me VOCABULARY 3 up
the email. Exercise 1 4 up
Exercise 8 Today 5 through
1 Late morning / afternoon: rain 6 down
1 must have forgotten
2 Temperature: above average 7 up
2 might have been backed up
Tomorrow
3 (might/may/could) be able to fix Exercise 4
3 Morning: rain moving north
4 (might/may/could) be making
4 Lunchtime: storm Example answer:
Exercise 9 5 Afternoon: winds up to 65 km/h Today
1 up Day after tomorrow A bitterly cold start with dense fog and
2 back 6 Afternoon: hazy sunshine poor visibility. By late afternoon, the wind
will have picked up and it will have
3 bugs 7 Night: damp and misty
clouded over. We can expect heavy rain
4 short by early evening and strong winds
Track 055
5 pull the plug reaching 30mph.
6 compatible Today
Tomorrow
7 load We can expect a gusty start to the day
Overnight we can expect thunder storms
with wind speeds reaching 40 kilometres
8 breakthrough followed by persistent rain all morning.
per hour at times. It will cloud over by mid-
Wind speeds will reach 50mph and there
UNIT 9 morning leading to rain which will be
is a risk of floods in some areas. However,
persistent through the afternoon, and
Page 120 after the heavy downpour it will brighten
heavy in places, particularly across the
up and temperatures will rise to 20
GETTING STARTED southwest corner of the country.
degrees.
Exercise 1 Fortunately, the hard frosts and freezing
conditions experienced last week when Outlook
1 1 Mandarin Chinese, 2 Spanish, 3 many lakes froze over will have been The outlook is good. The wind will die out
English replaced by mild temperatures which will and temperatures will soar. By Friday the
2 1 China (approx. 1.4 billion), 2 India be above average for the time of year. weather will be scorching with
(approx. 1.3 billion), 3 U.S.A. (approx. Tomorrow temperatures set to reach 30 degrees.
325 million)
Brightening up in the west as rain pushes Page 122
3 56.7 °C (134.1 °F) – recorded at Death north; however, expect wind speeds to pick
Valley, California, USA in 1913 up along the northeast coast. There’s a SPEAKING PARTS 3 AND 4
4 (African) Elephant which can weigh possibility of a storm developing around TRAINING
4,500–5,900 kg lunchtime, becoming quite violent by mid- Exercise 1
5 122 years, 164 days (Jeanne Calment afternoon. Gale force winds reaching 65
– 1875–1997) A littering
kilometres per hour are expected to rip
through coastal regions where seas will be B deforestation
READING rough particularly around high tide times. C coastal erosion
Exercise 1 The worst of the wind will have died down D oil spills
A Tornado rips through rural farmland by early evening, however, leading to E urban sprawl
B Stormy tropics cut off travellers more settled weather overnight. F toxic waste
C Double rainbow delights in daylight The day after tomorrow G greenhouse gas emissions
D Sinking soil as earthquake strikes In the southern hills, dawn will be greeted H rising sea levels
with dense fog. Please take care if you are
E Selfie-takers flee as volcano erupts
on the roads as visibility will be poor. By Exercise 2
F Falling amphibians cause confusion mid-afternoon, however, the worst of the 1 oil spills
G Coastal darkness lit up by breath-taking fog will have lifted, and we can expect 2 urban sprawl
night sky some pleasant hazy sunshine. It will
3 deforestation
remain damp and misty overnight but with
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improved visibility and, by the time the sun
Exercise 3 comes up on Friday, we can expect the 5 littering
Falling amphibians cause confusion mist to have completely cleared and the 6 rising sea levels
temperatures will have warmed up by the 7 toxic waste
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH early afternoon. 8 greenhouse gas emissions
PART 2 TRAINING Exercise 2
Exercise 5
SPEAKING PART 3 TRAINING
persistent rain Exercise 1
1 by / at mild temperatures
2 are 1 Not talked about
violent storms 2 D
3 whom gale-force winds
4 of 3 E
dense fog 4 C
5 with poor visibility
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 Track 056 Exercise 3 Emma: I’ve never really thought about
Examiner: Now I’d like you to talk that, but if I had to express an opinion,
Track 057
about something together for about two I’d say …
It’s the same in my city. The traffic is
minutes. Here are some of the issues that Narrator: 2
terrible and it often takes me over an hour
affect the environment and a question for Examiner: Do you think the amount of
to reach the city centre. I would love to use
you to discuss. First you have some time to pollution in cities has increased in recent
public transport but, as you say, it isn’t
look at the task. Now talk to each other years?
always available, so I use my car instead.
about how these issues affect the Harry: Actually, I’ve thought about this
environment. Page 123 before and I think …
Harry: Shall I start? Narrator: 3
Exercise 4
Emma: Yes, go ahead. Examiner: Some people think that cars
1 as far as I’m concerned …
Harry: OK, let’s start with this one, oil should be banned from city centres.
2 don’t you think that …
spills. I think this can really harm the Do you agree?
animals that live in and around the sea, 3 That’s a valid point, but …
Emma: It’s quite difficult to say but I
such as birds, whose feathers get covered 4 Perhaps we can agree to disagree … guess …
in oil which can prevent them from flying. 5 Almost (they agree on the top 3.) Narrator: 4
Emma: I agree. It’s not just birds that are Examiner: Do older people care more
affected, but fish as well. Oil spills can Track 058
about the environment than younger
lead to the death of hundreds and Examiner: Now you have about a people?
thousands of fish which also has a huge minute to decide which two issues you
Harry: That’s an interesting question to
impact on the fishing industry as it think are the most serious and why.
answer. I reckon …
depends on them to make a living. How Emma: OK, as far as I’m concerned, the
Narrator: 5
about this next one, littering? two most serious issues are deforestation
Examiner: Do you think it would be
Harry: Yes, this is a big problem in my and oil spills because these are two things
possible to recycle everything that people
city. People throw litter on the floor or that affect animals as well as humans.
throw away?
leave it in the street and don’t think about Harry: I agree with you about oil spills,
the consequences, one of which is the Emma: That’s a difficult question. Let me
but don’t you think that urban sprawl is
health risks, such as the spreading of consider that for a moment. OK, I think …
more serious because it affects a wider
bacteria. number of people across the world? Narrator: 6
Emma: You’re right! Not to mention Emma: That’s a valid point, but I would Examiner: Do you think people should
broken glass, which can lead to infections argue that deforestation is more do more to help protect the environment?
if it cuts the skin. dangerous for the planet. Harry: That’s an interesting question and
Harry: Exactly. Shall we move on to the Harry: Perhaps we can agree to something I have strong views about.
next topic? What about the effect of disagree on deforestation and urban I firmly believe …
deforestation on the environment? sprawl. It looks as though we can rule out
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Emma: Well, this is a big problem in the other two options, coastal erosion and
places like South America. I think that by littering. GRAMMAR
cutting down large numbers of trees, you Emma: Yes, I think so. They are both Exercise 4
reduce the number of green spaces in that important issues but perhaps they aren’t as 1 A I think it’s more than likely that
area. serious as the other three we’ve already we will try and get nearer the sun.
Harry: Yes and, in a lot of cases, it can discussed.
B In all probability, space tourism will
actually cause more harm to the Harry: That’s true. become a reality in my lifetime.
environment because they often burn the Examiner: Thank you. C I’m doubtful though that it will be
trees. What do you think about urban
affordable for the majority of people
sprawl? SPEAKING PART 4 TRAINING at first
Emma: Well, where I live, many people Exercise 1 and 2 D I’m sure it won’t be long before the
have moved out of the city centre to the
1 I’ve never really thought about that, rich and famous …
suburbs, and more and more people are
but if I had to express an opinion, 2 they’re going to build a prototype in the
driving because the transport isn’t as good
I’d say … near future.
in these areas.
2 Actually, I’ve thought about this 3 engineers are bound to develop a
Harry: It’s the same in my city. The traffic
before and I think … probe that can …
is terrible and it often takes me over an
hour to reach the city centre. I would love 3 It’s quite difficult to say but I guess 4 We’ll have to wait and see if it becomes
to use public transport but, as you say, it … a reality.
isn’t always available, so I use my car 4 That’s an interesting question to 5 in the near future, it won’t be long …
instead. answer. I reckon … 6 I’m on the fence …
Examiner: Thank you. 5 That’s a difficult question. Let me
consider that for a moment. Ok, I Exercise 5
Exercise 2 think … 1 In all probability, we’ll continue to
1 Shall I start?, Yes go ahead. 6 That’s an interesting question and spend vast amounts of money on space
2 How about this next one, littering? something I have strong views exploration.
3 You’re right! about. I firmly believe … 2 It’s more than likely that people will
4 What do you think about urban sprawl? settle on Mars.
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5 but, as you say, … 3 There’s little prospect of finding life on
Narrator: 1 another planet.
Examiner: Is littering a problem where 4 I’m almost certain that tourists will go to
you live? space in my lifetime.

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PUSH YOURSELF C1 VOCABULARY Exercise 5
Exercise 1 Exercise 1 1 will have vanished
1 B 1 C 2 will have developed
2 D 2 F 3 will be using
3 E 3 D 4 will have been replaced
4 C 4 A 5 will be flying
5 A 5 E Exercise 6
6 B 1 I’ll have defeated
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Exercise 2 2 I’ll be deciding
LISTENING 3 I’ll probably be suffering
Exercise 2 1 by far
2 I wouldn’t go that far 4 I’ll have completed
1 A (photo D) 5 I’ll have learnt
3 far too
2 A (photo C) 6 I’ll hope I’ll have gathered
4 As far as I’m concerned,
3 C (photo B) 7 I’ll have managed
5 Far from it
4 A (photo A)
6 As far as I know Page 127
Exercise 3
Page 126 WRITING PART 1 TRAINING
4 Challenger Deep
GRAMMAR Exercise 3
Track 060 Exercise 3 1 environmental damage
Abeer: What about this one. D enthusiastic 2 environmental damage
Explorations here are expensive, aren’t 3 personal safety
they? Track 061 4 economy (writer’s own idea)
Omera: Yes. As far as I know, a trip Josh: Hey Angeline. So, it’s an early start
costs on average eight million dollars. Exercise 4
in the morning. I think we’re heading off at
Don’t you think the expense is outweighed 6am. No more supermarkets or eating out A 2
by the scientific benefits though? for us for a while. Just think, by this time B 1
Abeer: To be honest, I’m not convinced it next week, we’ll have caught our own C 4
is. I can’t see the point of exploring lunch! D 3
somewhere where the probability of Angeline: Hmm, I know. This time
finding anything living is pretty much zero. tomorrow, we’ll be learning about how to Exercise 5
I’m not sure what we can learn from that. keep warm in the wild. I bet by the end of Over the years, we have explored more
Omera: So, you think it’s a complete the day we’ll have successfully learnt how and more of the universe and I don’t
waste of time? to build a fire from scratch. believe this should end.
Abeer: Well, I wouldn’t go as far as that, Josh: I hope so, though I’m not sure those One area that has greatly benefited from
but I think it’s far too costly. In my view are skills I’ll be taking advantage of once I space exploration is meteorology.
there are more worthwhile things to spend get home. I have central heating and a It has been suggested that space
our money on, above the surface, like supermarket round the corner! How’re you exploration is too expensive.
hospitals and education, don’t you agree? feeling about the expedition? Finally, I think that air travel is now much
Omera: Hmm. As a matter of fact, I Angeline: I don’t know what to expect safer thanks to what we have learnt from
don’t. I think the costs are relatively cheap. to be honest. I’m a bit anxious that I’ll have exploring space.
Abeer: Really? How come? injured myself before the week’s out.
Omera: Well, you need to take into Josh: Oh, I’m sure the group leaders will Exercise 6
account that the ocean regulates have taken everything into account when 1 meaning that
temperatures and drives weather. Not only they put the trip together. 2 However
that, but throughout history it’s been a vital Angeline: You’re right! By the time we 3 not to mention
source of sustenance, transport and get back we’re going to have survived on 4 not only
growth. So, as far as I’m concerned, the nothing but what we’ve trapped and
The writer disagrees with the statement in
money is well-spent and the deeper the cooked ourselves for a whole week.
the question.
dive the better! Josh: I know. I’m impatient to get going.
Abeer: I agree up to a point. OK, we Let’s have a look at the itinerary again. Page 128
don’t have much time …
Exercise 4 EXAM FOCUS
Exercise 4 1 have caught READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
1 Don’t you think 2 be learning PART 2
2 I’m not convinced it is 3 have successfully learnt 1 they
3 total waste of time 4 be taking 2 on
4 as far as that 5 have injured 3 between
5 As a matter of fact 6 have taken 4 latter
6 How come? 7 going to have survived 5 under
7 you need to take into account that 6 from
8 as far as 7 which / that
8 to

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EXAM CHECK Page 130 Ticket officer: Great. Due to the school
holidays, we do have limited availability in
1 eight REAL WORLD August. What time and day are you
2 prepositions Exercise 1 looking to book?
3 example Suggested answers: Martin: Saturday would be ideal, at
4 160 Location: city in the state of California 2 pm.
5 topics (southwest USA) Ticket officer: Unfortunately, the
6 sport Population: approx. 4 million performance on Saturday is sold out.
Founded in 1781 Would Sunday at the same time work?
WRITING PART 1 Martin: Yes, that also works.
Famous for: Hollywood, beaches (Malibu
Model answer
and Long beach), LAX (Los Angeles Ticket officer: That’s great. I should just
The world’s most industrialised nations International Airport) add that the time is subject to change and
have caused most of the damage to the we advise all theatre goers to arrive
Notable sports teams: LA Lakers
environment. Therefore, they should take a 45 minutes in advance of the start time.
(basketball), LA Galaxy (soccer), LA
leading role in preventing further harm. Please also note that these tickets are
Dodgers (Baseball), LA Rams (American
However, countries with a low carbon non-refundable.
football), LA Kings (hockey)
footprint also have a role to play.
Martin: That’s fine. Will I receive the
Industrial activity has contaminated water Page 131 tickets in advance?
sources all over the world, making access Exercise 3 Ticket officer: As you’re booking over
to safe drinking water a challenge for
Urban Art the phone, you can collect the tickets on
many. Industrial giants must take the most
1 gaining popularity the door.
responsibility for this and do more to
prevent pollution. 2 ground-breaking exhibitions Martin: That’s great. How much will that
be?
Human greed has also led to many species 3 at the forefront
of animals dying out due to loss of their Ticket officer: OK, so for two adults
Theatre and Dance
natural habitats as well as poaching of and two children, that comes to a grand
4 a wealth of talent
wildlife for ‘trophies’. In this case, all total of 150 dollars. How would you like to
5 puts on pay?
countries have a role to play through
6 a lively atmosphere Martin: By credit card, please.
inflicting harsher penalties for those who
Hollywood Walk of Fame Ticket officer: OK, so I just need the
kill endangered species.
7 prominent long number on the front of the card.
The main way of preventing further
damage to our planet is through 8 stage and screen Martin: Sure, it’s 4 – 5 – 1 – 2 …
education. Every country can do this in
Exercise 4 Exercise 5
their own way through programmes in
schools, posters, TV and newspaper 1 Green lights (a musical set in a high 1 what’s on
campaigns. school) 2 age limit
In my opinion, the industrialised nations 2 Saturday at 2pm / Sunday at 2pm 3 limited availability
have the greatest responsibility for 3 $150 / pays by credit card 4 sold out
protecting the planet in future, although 5 non-refundable
every country should try to avoid causing Track 062
6 on the door
further damage. Ticket officer: Good afternoon, Tickets
7 that comes to
For You, Julia speaking. How can I help
EXAM CHECK you? Exercise 6
Students’ own answers Martin: Hi there, My name’s Martin. I’d
1 age limit
like to enquire about ticket availability.
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Ticket officer: Sure, do you know the
3 sold-out
SPEAKING PARTS 3 AND 4 performance you’d like to see?
4 that comes to
Students’ own answers Martin: Actually, no. I’m visiting Los
Angeles with my family in August and I 5 on the door
EXAM CHECK wanted to ask you about what’s on. 6 limited availability
Part 3 Ticket officer: OK, let’s see… Well, 7 what’s on
1 False (with the other candidate) there’s Sunshine, an award-winning
comedy about two people travelling UNIT 10
2 True
around South America. Page 132
3 False (you don’t need to talk about all of
the prompts) Martin: That sounds good! LISTENING
Part 4 Ticket officer: It does come with an age
Exercise 3
limit, though. Attendees must be aged 16
4 False (the examiner will ask you Example questions:
years or over.
questions) How much does it cost?
Martin: Ah, that’s an issue as my wife
5 True How fast do you fall?
and I will be with our two children.
6 False (you are allowed to disagree with What equipment do you need?
Ticket officer: OK, well how about
the other candidate)
Green lights? It’s a musical set in a high Can you breathe easily?
school, suitable for the whole family. How do you feel before jumping?
Martin: That sounds perfect. I’ll go for During the jump?
that one, please. Is it scary?
How do you become a skydiver?

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What is the training like? As soon as you jump out the plane, you Exercise 3
Why do people skydive? typically freefall for about 60 seconds, 1 B
How dangerous is it? reaching speeds of up to 210 kilometres 2 A
What are the best conditions for per hour. During this time, don’t be
3 C
skydiving? surprised if you start to think about some
really strange things. On one of my first 4 D
How old do you need to be to skydive?
jumps, I spent about the first 20 seconds Exercise 4
Page 133 worrying whether I had tied my shoelaces
together properly in the fear that my shoes 1 Our boss made us all to stay at work
Track 063 would fall off. After freefalling, at about late today.
Kevin: Hello everyone. My name’s Kevin 750 metres, a cord is pulled which opens 2 I got my friend to check my homework
and I’m here today to talk about my life as up the parachute, at which point you then assignment.
a skydiving instructor. steer down to the landing zone. There is no 3 My parents let me stay up late last night
I went on my very first skydive on my other feeling quite like the one when you to watch the match.
eighteenth birthday and immediately fell in land. In fact, the first thing most people ask 4 My coach really helped me (to) improve
love with it. A few years later, after me when we land is “how soon can we do my tennis serve.
graduating from university, I decided that I it again?” 5 Apparently the owner of the team is
wanted to become a full-time skydiving For those wanting to go skydiving, I have a trying to get the trainer to sacked.
instructor. To become an instructor, you few final tips for you. The first one is … 6 I’ve just had my application for a day
must be between 18 and 55 years old. relax. Remember you are in very safe off turned down by my boss.
The training is tough, as you might expect. hands with your instructor. Secondly, make
I was required to take an eight-level course, sure you wear comfortable, warm clothing. Exercise 5
which teaches you everything about It can get pretty cold at 4000 metres above 1 to get children to play / getting children
skydiving, from how to operate the the ground. And finally, don’t forget to playing
equipment to dealing with unexpected smile when you’re having your photo taken 2 his match called off by
situations while in the air. When I was in mid-air! 3 let them finish their dinner
jumping, I had to perform a variety of
Exercise 5 4 friend made me watch
different tasks such as doing ninety degree
turns left and right as well as somersaults, Suggested answers: 5 had my suitcase stolen
which is when you rotate your body 360 18 and 50 – ages you must be between to Page 134
degrees forwards or backwards, to show become and instructor
that I was in control of my body and able 360 – degrees you rotate your body to READING
to regain control after losing stability. perform a somersault Exercise 1
I’ll never forget how happy I was when I 4,000 – height (in metres) at which you 1 zorbing
found out I had passed the course! jump out of the plane 2 wingsuit flying
The thought of jumping out of a plane from 800 – number of jumps you need to have 3 hang gliding
about 4,000 metres is quite a terrifying completed to get a skydiving license
thought for most people. In fact, this is one 4 kitesurfing
60 – number of seconds you typically 5 ice diving
of the main reasons that put people off ever
freefall for 6 white water rafting
considering doing a skydive. I remember
the first time I went up in the plane, thinking 750 – height (in metres) at which the 7 bungee jumping
about how I would be returning to the parachute is opened
ground… I almost threw up! However, you READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
GRAMMAR
must remember that it is incredibly safe. PART 5 TRAINING
There are loads of safety regulations and Exercise 1
Exercise 3
checks which are carried out on the 1 having; taken
equipment before you jump and your 1 C
instructor will have completed at least 800 Track 064
Exercise 4
jumps to get his or her skydiving licence. Kevin: For those wanting to go
Furthermore, in the event of someone 2 C
skydiving, I have a few final tips for you.
fainting, which can happen, there is a small The first one is … relax. Remember you Page 135
computer, known as an automatic are in very safe hands with your instructor.
activation device, which monitors the Secondly, make sure you wear Exercise 5
altitude and activates the reserve parachute comfortable, warm clothing. It can get 3 A
when it reaches a certain level. pretty cold at 4000 metres above the 4 B
If you’re not a qualified skydiver, you will ground. And finally, don’t forget to smile 5 C
always jump with an instructor, and you’ll when you’re having your photo taken in
be strapped to them before getting on the mid-air! Page 136
plane. This means that once you’ve taken
Exercise 2 VOCABULARY
off, there’s only one way you’re returning to
the ground, and that’s by jumping! There’s 1 had / got, repaired Exercise 1
no changing your mind halfway through, 2 have / get, corrected 1 B
even when the plane doors open and 3 have / get, renewed 2 D
you’re staring down at the earth, possibly 3 C
4 has / gets, cleaned
regretting ever getting into that position in 4 G
5 having / getting, dyed or going to
the first place. Your instructor will carry you
get / have, dyed 5 F
to the door if necessary. Just remember to
6 had / got, made 6 E
relax and enjoy the experience.
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Exercise 2 Exercise 2
individual sports 1 confusing
2 exhausted
Exercise 3
3 fascinating
1 First of all 4 shocked
2 Having said that 5 excited
3 By comparison 6 irritating
4 for instance 7 thrilled
5 more or less 8 petrified
6 on balance
7 in particular Exercise 3
1 challenging
Exercise 4
2 terrified
A in particular 3 tiring
B more or less 4 satisfying
C first of all 5 disappointed
D for instance 6 amazing
E by comparison
F having said that SPEAKING PART 1 TRAINING
G on balance Exercise 2

WRITING PART 2: ARTICLE Name Hobby Who with When Extra

TRAINING information
Exercise 1 Ivan hiking work colleagues at the weekend they have a picnic;
Suggested answers: they enjoy the views
sport or leisure activity Anna tennis brother twice a week she’s competitive
becoming more popular in your country Simon online gaming flatmate almost every day he finds it relaxing
reasons

Page 137 Track 065 Examiner: Thank you. And Ana, what
Ivan: Yes, I really like to go hiking with kind of team sports do you enjoy playing?
Exercise 3
work colleagues at the weekend. We Ana: Well, to be honest, apart from
D, B, A, C usually go for a day and take a light picnic watching my national hockey team when
lunch with us and enjoy the surrounding they’re on TV, I’m not really into
Exercise 4
views. competitive team sports all that much. But
1 to get into it what I am really keen on is mountain-
Ana: I do, yes. What I enjoy most of all is
2 give it a go playing tennis with my brother. We biking. I’ve joined the uni club, and we go
3 unaccompanied normally play twice a week and we’re out most weekends.
4 taken off , grow in popularity quite competitive so it’s always good fun! Examiner: I see. And Ivan, tell me about
5 Furthermore Simon: Definitely! One of my favourite the kinds of things you do with friends in
hobbies is online gaming, which I do with your spare time.
PUSH YOURSELF C1 my flatmate almost every day. It gets in the Ivan: Yeah, well another sport I’m into is
Exercise 5 way of our studies from time to time, but I long-distance running, and I’ve entered the
1 One sport that has really taken off in find it really relaxing. marathon in my home town with some
my country in the last few years is ice friends. It’s next month, so we’re doing a
Exercise 4 lot of training. I’ve watched it as a
skating.
spectator before, but this’ll be the first time
2 What has made ice skating so popular Ivan Anna
I’m actually taking part.
here is the Winter Olympics.
I’m a big fan of I’m not really into Examiner: And Ana, do you watch a lot
Exercise 6 I (really) can’t get what I am really of sport?
1 What I like most about hang gliding is enough of keen on is Ana: Actually, I think some sports are
the views. another sport I’m I wouldn’t get much more interesting to watch than to do.
2 It was my father who got me into tennis. into is excited about Marathon running for example, I wouldn’t
doing it myself get excited about doing it myself, but it’s
3 One activity which is popular in my
it’s fun to watch fun to watch. So I’ll be cheering Ivan on!
country is basketball.
Examiner: Thank you.
4 The reason why I go to the gym is to
keep fit. Track 066
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5 One thing I love about hiking is the Examiner: First we’d like to know
fresh air. something about you. Ivan, what kind of VOCABULARY
outdoor activities do you enjoy? Exercise 1
Page 138 Ivan: Well, I’m a big fan of snow sports, 1 tennis (match point; serves; backhand;
GRAMMAR in particular snowboarding. I’d never tried net; court; shot; racket; umpire; game,
it until I visited Canada. But my cousin set and match)
Exercise 1
introduced me to it, and I thought ‘Wow,
1 terrified, relaxed I really can’t get enough of this!’
2 embarrassing

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2 athletics (lap; track; lead; catch up; final spectacular refreshments and merchandise are just a
bend; finish line; photo finish; sprints; separate, separation, separate few of the challenges faced by event
takes gold) organisers. I for one am very grateful to
3 football / soccer (corner; goal; header; Exercise 4 these local superheroes.
post; rebound; score; referee) 1 entertaining
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2 performance
Track 067
3 competitive REAL WORLD
1 It’s match point to Gregski … Hodford 4 impressive Exercise 2
serves … it’s a strong backhand return 5 spectators The Brecon Beacons – the UK’s
from Gregski. Hodford is up at the net,
6 thrilling adventure playground
trying to keep Gregski at the back of
the court. Gregski gets round quickly 7 athletic Visitors to the Brecon Beacons National
and plays a fantastic shot. Hodford Park in Wales come for various reasons.
Page 140 For many of them, it’s climbing the wild,
stretches for it, it bounces off his racket
… did it touch the line? No! The EXAM FOCUS impressive scenery of the Black Mountains,
umpire’s decision is out. It’s game, set including some of the highest peaks in the
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH southern United Kingdom. Whether you
and match to Gregski! A really
impressive performance by both
PART 5 want to view them from a hang-glider or
players. 1 C from the comfort of your own car, there’s
2 D something for everyone.
2 And as they come now into the fourth
and final lap of the track … there’s a 3 C Other visitors come to walk through
big gap separating the front two from 4 C ancient woodlands to get a glimpse of the
the rest of the pack. Suarez is still in the spectacular waterfalls. It’s also one of the
5 B
lead, with Petrov just behind trying to best areas in the UK to see rare species
6 A such as the red kite, a bird whose
catch up. They’re coming into the final
bend, less than 100 metres from the Page 141 distinctive silhouette can be seen in the
finish line. Petrov is catching up! They’re skies throughout the year. The Usk valley is
neck and neck, it could be a photo
EXAM CHECK also filled with beautiful flowers, some of
finish but wait … Suarez trips … Petrov 1 False (four answer options) which are unique to the region.
sprints past Suarez and crosses the line. 2 True Of the several attractive market towns,
Petrov takes gold in a spectacular finish. 3 False (the questions are in the same perhaps the most unusual is Hay-on-Wye.
3 We’re entering into the final few minutes order) Mostly in Wales (but with a handful of
of the match. You can feel the 4 True streets over the border in England), this
excitement in the stadium. The crowd 5 False (you might be asked) unusual town with a population of just
are in full voice and are really cheering 1500 has no fewer than 24 bookshops,
on their team. It’s a corner to Norwood, SPEAKING PART 1 and a literary and arts festival every
one more goal and they’ll surely win. summer. Visitors can also stay in one of the
Students’ own answers
Romano jumps for the header… He’s hit many hotels in the region, which offer
the post! But wait, Gomez is there for EXAM CHECK breathtaking views of the park, perfect for
the rebound and scores in the dying those on their honeymoon or celebrating
Students’ own answers
seconds of the match. And that’s it, the an anniversary.
referee blows for full-time. Norwood WRITING PART 2: ARTICLE Page 143
are champions! Model answer
Exercise 3
Fun runs are becoming increasing popular
Exercise 2 Suggested answers:
everywhere. One of the events I attended
3 decision last year made a lasting impression on me. 1 Martin and his friends
4 decisive Winter Wonder Wheels is a truly special climbing the wild, impressive scenery of
5 excitement occasion, as it allows people with a range the Black Mountains
6 impressed / impressive of disabilities to participate in a 1km, 5km go hang gliding
7 spectacle or 10km run/walk/wheel/push alongside walk through the ancient woodlands
8 spectator their friends, family and carers. 2 The Weifeng family
9 spectacular Pushing my sister, Jane, through the see rare species such as the red kite (bird)
stunning countryside in her all-terrain and the flowers which are unique to the
10 separation
wheelchair, I reflected on why this kind of region
11 separate event has become so popular. I believe
3 Shaun and Latifa
Exercise 3 that the main reason is that the various
charity and fun events are inclusive: visit the attractive market towns
Type A (same) grandparents, kids and the disabled are all go to the literary and arts festival
decide, decision, decisive (same stress but able to attend a range of events stay in one of the hotels with breathtaking
different vowel sound) throughout the year. Many events are for views
excite, excitement, exciting, excited charity and this is definitely a motivating
impress, impression, impressed, factor for many.
Exercise 4
impressive Jane had a wonderful day out, enjoying 1 get a glimpse of (2nd paragraph)
Type B companionship and fresh air, all thanks to 2 a handful of (3rd paragraph)
compete, competition, (competitor), the selfless volunteers who gave up their 3 from the comfort of (1st paragraph)
competitive time to organise the event. Raising money,
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Exercise 6 The thing to do is get someone else to take Exercise 2
a photo for you, and arrange this before 1 If you ask me
You should You shouldn’t you start climbing. 2 Personally speaking
remain vigilant; let wear sandals or And finally, watch what more experienced 3 don’t you think?
staff know of any high-heel shoes climbers are doing. That can help you
4 if you want my opinion
problems use any equipment learn skills and stay safe while having fun.
And that’s what we’re all about. OK, any 5 To be honest
wear a strong pair that has anything
of shoes wrong with it questions? 6 I would say
watch what more take your eye off Exercise 4
Exercise 7
experienced the climber if
1 D 1 promote
climbers are doing you’re the person
on the ground 2 E 2 influence
3 B 3 credible
Track 068 4 C 4 prime-time
5 A
Right, thank you everyone for joining us on READING
this weekend’s Introduction to Wall
Track 069
Climbing course. My name’s Jason, and I’ll Page 146
be taking you through the basics of Right, thank you everyone for joining us on
climbing safely, and you’ll all have a go at this weekend’s Introduction to Wall READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
using the climbing wall. Climbing course. My name’s Jason, and I’ll PART 1 TRAINING
Now, as you’re all new to climbing, be taking you through the basics of Exercise 4
everything you do will be under climbing safely, and you’ll all have a go at
1 A
supervision. Our staff carry out regular using the climbing wall.
2 D
safety checks to ensure that all the Now, as you’re all new to climbing,
3 C
equipment is up to standard and being everything you do will be under
supervision. Our staff carry out regular 4 B
used properly, but if you do spot anything
that doesn’t look right, please let a member safety checks to ensure that all the 5 C
of staff know. We’d ask you to keep your equipment is up to standard and being 6 A
eyes open and help us keep the Wall used properly, but if you do spot anything 7 D
Climbing Centre a safe place. For that doesn’t look right, please let a member 8 B
example, you’ll see that we have padding of staff know. We’d ask you to keep your
on the floor, so in the event of a fall, you’d eyes open and help us keep the Wall Page 147
land on this, and not hurt yourself. Climbing Centre a safe place. For
example, you’ll see that we have padding
GRAMMAR
You need to be wearing a strong pair of Exercise 1
shoes to make sure you get a good grip on the floor, so in the event of a fall, you’d
and avoid slipping. That might seem like land on this, and not hurt yourself. 1 In the first picture, Maria is telling
common sense, but honestly, we’ve had You need to be wearing a strong pair of something to Giovanni. In the second
people turn up in sandals or high-heeled shoes to make sure you get a good grip picture, Giovanni is telling someone else
shoes in the past, which of course aren’t and avoid slipping. That might seem like what Maria said to him.
suitable. common sense, but honestly, we’ve had 2 Picture 1 Picture 2
It’s a requirement that you’ve got your people turn up in sandals or high-heeled I stopped she had stopped
harness correctly fitted. This is one of the shoes in the past, which of course aren’t I don’t think she didn’t think
key areas of climbing safety. If the harness suitable. I’ll use she would use
isn’t on properly, it can fail to support a
falling climber, and that can be serious. UNIT 11 Exercise 2
Don’t use any equipment yourself until Page 144 1 Lucas said he wasn’t online that
you’ve checked that it’s secure. It’s better to GETTING STARTED evening.
be safe than sorry. 2 Lucas said he was starting his new
Exercise 3
Now, you’ve probably noticed that every social media channel the day after/next
climber on the wall is attached to a rope, 1 A billboard advertising day.
the other end of which is attached to a B television 3 Lucas said he’d had a great response to
second person on the ground. That second C newspapers his new channel.
person has to be there in case the climber D social media 4 Lucas said he’d been searching that site
falls. Their role is to balance the weight of E radio for new online material.
the climber. If the climber does fall, the 5 Lucas said he’d gone online to check
weight of the person on the ground stops Page 145
how many subscribers he had.
them falling too far. Now, it’s vital that you
know how to fall safely, so we’ll practise
VOCABULARY 6 Lucas said he’d been working on it for a
Exercise 1 month when he’d started having
doing that. If you’re the person on the
problems.
ground, under no circumstances can you Suggested answers:
take your eye off the climber. 7 Lucas said he really had to get it fixed
1 F – advertising
as he couldn’t upload his videos.
The person on the ground has a job that’s 2 C – social media
just as important as the climber, and they 3 E – social media Exercise 3
need to stay focused too. If you’re more 4 D – newspapers / television 1 S/he asked me what I had been doing
interested in selfies than safety then you
5 B – newspapers / radio / social media the weekend before / the previous
probably shouldn’t be climbing at all.
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2 S/he asked me where I got my news Exercise 3 Page 151
from. Not very well. She said I think / don’t think Exercise 4
3 S/he asked me if / whether I had met four times. 2 come clean (about)
anyone famous.
Exercise 4 3 go to great lengths
4 S/he asked me what my dream job
Suggested answers: 4 speak out (against)
was.
5 tighten up
5 S/he asked me if / whether I enjoyed As far as I’m concerned
watching football. It seems to me 6 overstep the mark
6 S/he asked me if / whether I had a I would say that 7 stamp out
favourite app. If you ask me Exercise 5
Page 148 As far as I can tell 1 overstepping the mark
In my opinion 2 speak out
WRITING
Exercise 5 3 went / had gone to great lengths
Exercise 2
1 without saying 4 tightening up
Watching too much television can lead to
2 entirely sure 5 came clean
bad habits and a lack of exercise.
3 safe to say 6 under pressure
Exercise 3 4 impression
1 C
LISTENING PART 1 TRAINING
2 A Track 071 Exercise 2
3 B Walid: I’d argue this would be suitable 1 The man was worried about not having
for a viewer who wants to watch enough time to do background
Exercise 4 something quite light-hearted because the research on the company.
A Additionally subject matter is far from serious. It goes 2 the interviewers (not the man)
B for instance without saying that they would be quite
competitive too. I’m not entirely sure what Exercise 3
C Furthermore
the ideal age might be, but it’s safe to say 1 Secretly, I was certain
D as a consequence
the person watching this would enjoy 2 I would be a great fit for the role
E even when
preparing delicious dishes for themselves
The writer has also used the following or their family. My impression is that they Exercise 4
linking words and phrases: While, On wouldn’t need to watch every episode in 1 to describe Bryan Stephens, not the
balance, Having said that, Despite, It goes order to understand what’s going on. television programme
without saying that.
2 It’s nice to see him move away from
Page 150 those financial-based shows.
PUSH YOURSELF C1
Exercise 1
GRAMMAR
Track 072
Exercise 2
All things considered – On balance Man: Did you catch that TV programme
2 E
It speaks for itself (that) – It goes without on Channel 1 last night?
saying 3 A
Woman: I did, yeah. It’s difficult to
Regardless of (the fact that) – Despite 4 F believe that Bryan Stephens is in his
That being said – Having said that 5 D eighties. He looks in great health. I’d have
1 Regardless of the fact that 6 B thought he’d have wanted to give up work
2 All things considered and spend more time relaxing, but it looks
Exercise 3 as though he loves what he does.
3 That being said
2 Maria invited them to her graduation Man: Absolutely! It’s nice to see him
4 It speaks for itself that ceremony. move away from those financial-based
Page 149 3 Julia threatened to cancel her shows and try something different. I’m sure
subscription if they didn’t improve the he really enjoys visiting different countries
SPEAKING PART 2 TRAINING service. around the world and telling the viewers
Exercise 2 4 Simon refused to pay them any money. about them.
1 1 5 Dan revealed that he would be leaving Woman: I know. I’d love to do that for
2 B the company at the end of the month. a living.
6 Sophie warned that it might rain later.
Track 070 Exercise 5
Exercise 4 3 C
Albina: In this photo, we can see people
taking part in a television show. I think this 1 she would find the story 4 A
type of programme would mainly appeal 2 refused to watch that / it 5 C
to people who enjoy quizzes or similar 3 told me I had to
activities and I don’t think young children Track 073
would be very interested in watching it. VOCABULARY 3 I started my advertising business on a
I think these people have chosen to appear Exercise 3 small budget which I funded with
on this show because they want to win money I’d managed to save over the
2
money. I think they might also be there years. It worked well for a while, but
because they have watched the TV show at when I had the chance to make a series
home and they think they have a good of television commercials for a well-
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 more money than I had. I’d thought Track 074 Narrator: 5 You hear a journalist
about going to the bank, and they said Narrator: 1 You hear a journalist talking about his job. Why did he study
they’d lend me what I needed, but the talking on her mobile phone about an journalism?
interest rates were really high. interview. How does she feel? I remember it very well actually; my
Fortunately, someone my aunt knew Yes, I’m talking to the actor next week. decision to study journalism. It was when I
stepped in at the last minute and helped Well, I am a little irritated that we only was a teenager. I’d been working hard on
me out. have thirty minutes but it’s not his fault. a project – my teacher had set us a really
4 I was recently sent on a trip to conduct His agent got the times mixed up. He’s difficult piece of work. I was in the kitchen
research about a story that we wanted about to start filming a documentary and and my mum switched on the radio – she
to publish for our newspaper. he leaves for the Amazon jungle the loves the news. Anyway, there was this
Fortunately, the roads weren’t busy so I following day, so he isn’t able to hang journalist talking about his work and it just
wasn’t held up, which meant I had around. I don’t know how he does it – I’d sounded so rewarding – you know, finding
plenty of time to purchase my ticket. be a bit uneasy about going somewhere out the truth about stuff. I said to my mum
Lots of people had to stand but I was like that. But still, I’m convinced I can get then and there that that was how I wanted
lucky enough to get a seat with a table what I need, even if we don’t have a vast to earn my living.
by the window. Anyway, the journey amount of time. Narrator: 6 You overhear a man talking
was comfortable and there were no Narrator: 2 You hear two media studies to his colleague on the phone. What is he
delays. What’s more, the new bridge students talking about their course. What talking about?
meant that I didn’t have to change onto do they agree about their lecturer? That’s fine, I just need to let them know as
the ferry, which was good as I struggle soon as possible really. I can’t do it on
Speaker one: How are you finding the
a bit with sea sickness. Friday as I’ll be with a client all day – you
course?
5 know, the one who works for the company
Speaker two: It’s good, though the
Man: That meeting about the assignment connection he makes between what we’re I was thinking of applying to before I was
we need to complete was good, but I’m not studying and our future profession is promoted here. Anyway, I’ll get onto it first
sure I understood everything. I’m excited sometimes a little vague. What about you? thing Monday morning – I’ve got the
about taking photos of animals in their budget agreed for the new projector so all
Speaker one: Well, the recent project
natural habitat, though. we need to do now is select the brand we
he set us was far from easy, and when we
Woman: … and they help you to want. I’ve managed to book the
met for a tutorial he was quite critical of
arrange the trip which is great because conference centre for our team meeting
my introduction. But he helped me see
organisation isn’t my strong point! next week so we can talk more about it
where I went wrong which was good.
Man: There was also something about then.
Speaker two: Yeah, I really
the way we hand in our work once it’s Narrator: 7 You hear a television actor
appreciated it when he showed me how I
completed. telling a friend about an award she’s just
could improve my conclusion. He seems to
Woman: Yes, we have to upload it to won. What is she doing?
have quite negative views about the
the project site by Tuesday next week. media, but the more I study the more Man: You must have been absolutely
Man: Isn’t that also the date we need to enthusiastic I am about it. thrilled when they made the
report back to the group? announcement.
Narrator: 3 You hear a woman talking
Woman: Hmm, that’s a good point. about a newspaper article. What is it Woman: To be honest, I didn’t know
It’s probably worth double checking that about? how I felt at the time. I’d thought about it in
with our tutor in the seminar next week. the past, but it’s not something I really
Did you see it in the newspaper? I couldn’t
expected to happen so early in my career.
believe it. He was on his way to vote when
Page 152 I’m not certain how the judges decide who
it happened. They think it might’ve started
should get the award either. Though once I
EXAM FOCUS on purpose but it’s not certain yet whether
started to think about all the extra
it was deliberate. Apparently, he’d gone
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH opportunities I’ll get, not to mention the
back into the flames twice to make sure no
PART 1 one else was inside the building. It’s only
extra money I’ll earn, I started to feel really
1 D positive about it.
because of his actions there were no
2 A fatalities. The minister being interviewed Man: Well, you deserve it, so well done!
3 A after the incident suggested he’ll get some Narrator: 8 You hear two people
sort of award for bravery and I completely talking about a piece of music. What does
4 D
agree – I think it’s the least they can do. the woman say about it?
5 B
Narrator: 4 You hear a weather Woman: Have you heard this new
6 C song?
reporter talking about his job. What is the
7 B Man: Yeah, it was on the radio this
purpose of his talk?
8 A morning. I’m not a big fan of it to be
People are quick to criticise us when we
get it wrong which I can certainly honest.
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understand – finding yourself in a sudden Woman: Really? I know it’s not the
LISTENING PART 1 downpour when I predicted that the happiest song in the world but it still cheers
1 C conditions would be fine isn’t an ideal me up every time I listen to it.
2 B situation to be in, is it? However, there’s a Man: Don’t you think it sounds a lot like
3 B lot more to being a meteorologist than you their previous album?
4 A might think. One of the most useful tools to Woman: Not really. I actually thought it
5 B tell you accurately how the weather will was quite different to a lot of their older
change is the information that’s given to us stuff. My brother says that it’s really well-
6 C
by satellites. These are vital in warning us produced and that it will definitely inspire
7 C about severe weather conditions like a new generation of musicians. I mean he
8 A hurricanes and tornadoes. should know, he’s doing a degree in music.

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Pages 154 and 155 diving and I think the atmosphere’s going Exercise 3
to be great. 1
SPEAKING PART 2 violent
Patrick: Really? Wow! I thought cliff 2 concerned
Students’ own answers
diving needed cliffs! Absolutely. Count 3 gale-force
Page 156 me in.
4 over
Liz: Excellent! Shall we meet at 9 am? It
REAL WORLD starts at ten. There’s going to be a lot of
5 soaring
Exercise 1 spectators so we’ll need time to get good 6 as
1 Denmark seats. 7 poor
2 775,000 Patrick: Sounds good. No wait, I forgot! 8 by
3 Hans Christian Andersen I’m supposed to be having lunch with my 9 down
4 happiest friend, Ria, on Saturday.
Exercise 4
5 amusement park Liz: Oh no. That’s a shame. Can you
postpone? 1 (have / get) her hair cut
Track 075 Patrick: Unfortunately not. She’s only 2 (have / get) our passports renewed
here for the day and I’ve not seen her in 3 (having / getting) them cleaned
Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark.
ages. Hey, why don’t I ask Ria if she’d like 4 (have / get) my eyes tested
Copenhagen has a population of
to come along? Perhaps we could all go 5 (have / get) my car washed
approximately 775,000.
for dinner after the event, instead of lunch.
A statue of the famous author, Hans Exercise 5
Liz: That sounds like a great idea but I
Christian Andersen, can be found at the
don’t want to get in the way of you guys 1 My friend forced me to go running with
City Hall Square in Copenhagen.
catching up. him.
According to a report in 2013,
Patrick: Don’t be silly. I’m sure Ria would 2 Our sports teacher let us finish 30
Copenhagen was voted the happiest city
be more than happy for you to come too. minutes early.
in the world.
We’ll all be starving after a day of 3 My coach is helping me (to) improve my
Copenhagen is home to the second oldest excitement. tennis serve.
amusement park in the world.
Liz: Well, if she doesn’t mind that would 4 I can never get my parents to go on a
Page 157 be great. Thanks for thinking of me. camping holiday.
Patrick: Likewise! Ok, so I’ll call her.
Exercise 4 Page 159
Could I get back to youlater, when I know
1 iconic structure for sure? Exercise 6
2 a stunning panoramic view Liz: Absolutely. 1 terrified
3 plays host to
Exercise 7 2 confusing
4 diving elite
3 boring
5 an electric atmosphere 1 Thanks for thinking of me.
4 exhausted
2 Count me in.
Exercise 5 5 challenging
3 I’m supposed to be doing something
1 C (making an invitation) else. 6 disappointed
2 E (accepting/refusing an invitation) 4 Can I get back to you (tonight)? 7 annoying
3 F (refusing an invitation) 8 amazing
4 B (making an invitation) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Exercise 7
5 D (accepting an invitation) Page 158
1 excitement
6 A (not sure if we can accept or refuse Exercise 1 2 autograph
an invitation) 1 It’s more than likely that people will live 3 supporters
Exercise 6 on another planet in the future. 4 fan
2 We’re bound to see driverless cars on 5 compete
1 Are you interested in joining me?
the roads in 20 years.
2 Count me in. 6 spectators
3 There is little prospect that we’ll discover
3 I’m supposed to be doing something 7 thrilled
a new planet.
else.
4 I don’t think there will be robot teachers Exercise 8
4 … if she’d like to come along any time soon.
5 Thanks for thinking of me. 1 he would go to watch the new film.
5 I’m not convinced that we will find life 2 he had received lots of letters from his
6 Can I get back to you (tonight)? on other planets. fans.
Track 076 Exercise 2 3 she had gone to see them the previous
Patrick: It’s almost the weekend. I can’t weekend.
1 will have retired
wait to go out and have some fun. 4 he had to get his computer fixed.
2 will have finished
Liz: Me too. It’s been a tough week. Hey, 5 she was going to upload a new video
3 will be living
I’m going to the Royal Opera House on the following week.
4 will have completed
Saturday.
5 will be studying Exercise 9
Patrick: I didn’t know you were into
6 will have become 1 Lisa asked where I was performing the
opera.
7 will be flying following week.
Liz: Actually, I’m not. They’re hosting the
Cliff Diving World Series. Are you 2 Leonardo asked if I had seen the line-up
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3 Patricia asked me how the filming on Exercise 2 volume of traffic, something that really
the desert island was going. 2 B frustrates festival goers. That being said, it’s
4 Melanie asked (me) if I could bring her 3 C vital that you stay within budget, which is
a glass of water. never easy given the substantial costs
4 C
involved, as this can ultimately decide
Exercise 10 5 B whether a festival goes ahead or not.
1 promote 6 B Interviewer: You also have a blog.
2 went to great lengths 7 A What message are you hoping to convey?
3 under pressure Martin: Well, when I first started, I didn’t
Track 078
4 In light of know too many other people who were
Interviewer: And this led to bigger doing the same thing as me and it was
5 breathtaking things. You recently organised an event tough to find out about some of the issues
6 point called Street Fest, which I hear attracted people often ran into. To be honest, a lot of
7 addicted more than 10,000 people. What was that what I’ve learnt can’t really be taught in the
like and why do you think it was so classroom. You need to go out there and
UNIT 12 successful? do it yourself and learn from your own
Page 160 Martin: It was absolutely fantastic. I had mistakes. That said, I like to write about the
always wanted to organise something in festivals I’ve organised in the hope that
VOCABULARY
my hometown as it wasn’t famous for its other people in the field can benefit from
Exercise 1 festivals, unlike other towns in the area. my experiences and become better at what
2 volunteer (question 1, option C) People didn’t really know anything about they do.
3 easily accessible (question 3, option A) the history or culture of the place so I Interviewer: That’s great. I suppose it’s
4 reputation (question 2, option A) thought why not host an event which a good way to network as well. You’re
5 appeals to (question 3, option B) celebrates this. We organised a live music hosting an online festival in September.
concert with acts from the local area as Could you tell us more about that?
6 unique (question 6, option A)
well as a parade and encouraged people Martin: Of course! The idea came about
7 upcoming (question 6)
to dress up in costumes that best while I was talking to a friend of mine via
8 venue (question 1, option A) represented the town. It was this aspect that video conference. I was surprised to see
9 publicise (question 7, option A) I believe made the event so popular rather just how good the technology was and
10 guidance (question 5, option B) than just simply getting in bands and artists thought it would be an excellent platform to
who the majority of people had already host a festival. I did a bit of research,
Page 161 heard of. believing that I was the first person to have
LISTENING PART 4 TRAINING Interviewer: You now spend a lot of thought of this, which actually turned out
Exercise 1 your time as an events consultant, helping not to be the case. We designed a
other towns and cities organise festivals. programme and I didn’t know if people
Option B
What do you think makes a good festival? would go for it, but I was wrong – it really
Martin says that he was studying hospitality
Martin: Well, the point I often make to appealed to people, particularly those who
management at university but doesn’t say
organisers is that you don’t have to host the found it difficult getting to venues because
that this was the reason why he was asked
festival right in the centre of a city or town they were too far away. We’re now
to organise the university festival.
which has good transportation links. In fact planning to hold the online festival again
Option C some of the most popular ones are in the next year, too.
Martin was also volunteering at another middle of nowhere and still attract Interviewer: Well I’ll definitely be
smaller event when he was asked to hundreds of thousands of people every attending that next year. So what are your
organise the university festival. He doesn’t year. One thing you’ve got to do though is plans for the future?
say that this was the reason why he was look after people when they’re there and Martin: I actually have lots of new ideas
asked to organise the festival, rather that avoid anything that could put them in for online festivals, but I’ve done so much
he was hesitant to accept because he was danger. Organisers sometimes take this for recently that I think it would be more
volunteering at the time. granted but it’s actually one of the most worthwhile doing something else. I know
important aspects of making a festival there are a lot of big music events coming
Track 077 successful as they often attract people from up, but you know, I don’t want to miss out
Interviewer: Thank you for coming into all over the world. on the smaller, more unfamiliar events,
the studio today, Martin. First of all, tell us Interviewer: You must have come up which I really like to attend, and make sure
how you got into organising festivals. against a lot of challenges in your time as many people know about them as
Martin: It was back when I was studying organising these big events. What would possible.
at university. The university wanted to put you say is the most challenging part of
on a big event for final year students who organising festivals? Exercise 3
had just finished their end-of-term exams. Martin: A lot of organisers think that 1 got into
As I was studying hospitality management, finding a venue is particularly difficult 2 to put on
I already had a few contacts with people because of the costs involved. I often get 3 turn down
working at a local conference centre which round this by explaining to the venue
was big enough to hold the event and, 4 dress up
owners that it helps to promote them as
because of these connections, the university well as the festival and this normally leads 5 look after
invited me to join the organisation to a discount. Lower venue costs mean that 6 come up against
committee. I was hesitant at first because we have more money to spend on 7 goes ahead
I was also volunteering at another smaller developing a fast and reliable website so 8 to miss out on
event, but I knew this was an opportunity that people can buy tickets easily without
I couldn’t turn down. the website crashing due to the high

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Page 162 Exercise 3 Exercise 5
VOCABULARY GROUP A
Necessary must, it’s
Exercise 1 Sweden compulsory, have
At the wedding ceremony, if the bride to, essential
1 connections, organisation
leaves the room for any reason, then any
2 majority of the female guests are allowed to kiss the Not necessary don’t have to
3 successful groom. The same applies to the male Recommended it’s advisable,
4 normally guests, who may kiss the bride when the supposed to,
5 easily groom leaves the room. should, are
The Tidong community (Malaysia, expected to
Track 079 Indonesia and the Philippines) Not shouldn’t
1 … which was big enough to hold the After a Tidong couple’s wedding, the bride recommended
event and because of these connections and groom cannot leave their home for
the university invited me to join the three days. They are also prohibited from Allowed allowed to, may,
organisation committee. going to the bathroom or toilet and they permitted
2 … rather than just simply getting in are watched closely by friends and Not allowed cannot, prohibited
bands and artists who the majority of relatives to ensure that they stick to this
people had already heard of. rule. If this tradition isn’t followed, it’s Possible may, might
3 … one of the most important aspects of believed that bad things might happen in
making a festival successful as they the future to the couple or their children. Exercise 6
often attract people from all over the Venezuela 1 supposed to get
world. If you’re invited to a wedding in 2 don’t have / need to dress up
4 … it helps to promote them as well as Venezuela, it’s advisable not to wait until 3 are allowed to attend
the festival and this normally leads to a the end of the reception before offering 4 ’s / has been compulsory
discount. your congratulations to the happy couple.
5 … a fast and reliable website so that This is because they’re actually supposed PUSH YOURSELF C1
people can buy tickets easily without to make their getaway without being 1 All passengers will have to print their
the website crashing due to the high noticed before the party’s over. All the boarding passes in advance.
volumes of traffic … guests should watch the bride and groom (meaning – In the first sentence, the rule is
carefully, as it’s considered good luck for in effect now. In the second sentence, the
Exercise 2 the person who first sees the couple leave. rule will come into effect at some point in
1 connections South Korea the future.)
2 organisation Before leaving the wedding venue with his 2 You should have brought your e-ticket
3 majority new bride, a Korean husband must have with you to the event.
4 successful his shoes and socks removed by his friends (meaning – In the first sentence, you are
5 normally and relatives, who then hit the groom’s feet being given advice before the event starts.
with a stick or even a fish. It’s a light- In the second sentence, the event has
6 easily
hearted event. While this is happening, already started and the sentence implies
Exercise 3 it’s compulsory for the groom to answer regret – you didn’t bring your e-ticket so
questions that his friends and relatives ask you can’t enter the event.)
2 regardless
him. After he has answered all the
3 impressive 3 You might have been able to catch the
questions, he is permitted to leave.
4 interviewee end of the performance.
Peru
5 athletic (meaning – in the first sentence, there is still
The hosts at a Peruvian wedding are a chance that you can catch the event but
6 peaceful expected to prepare a cake with ribbons. in the second sentence, you are too late as
7 memorable Attached to one of the ribbons is a the performance has already started.)
8 psychologist wedding ring, which is hidden inside the
4 You won’t be able to bring your friends
9 instantly cake. After the wedding ceremony, the
into the VIP area.
10 selection female wedding guests have to pull out
one of the ribbons. If the ring is attached (meaning – In the first sentence, you are
being told now (at the VIP area) that you
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be the next person to get married. But can’t bring your friends in. In the second
GRAMMAR don’t worry, you don’t have to join in if you sentence, you are being warned in
Exercise 2 don’t want to. advance that you can’t bring your friends
into the VIP area.)
Group A Congo
Question 1 – Venezuela Marriage is usually a joyful time, and Page 164
Question 3 – Sweden smiling in your wedding photos is
Question 5 – The Tidong community essential! But this isn’t the case everywhere. WRITING PART 2: REPORT
Questions 2, 4 and 6 cannot be A wedding tradition in Congo states that TRAINING
answered. the wedding couple shouldn’t smile under Exercise 1
any circumstances on their wedding day, A new festival was held for the first time in
Group B
even for their wedding photographer! your town this year, and you attended it.
Question 2 – Peru
Smiling indicates that they are not serious The organisers now want feedback as to
Question 4 – Congo about marriage. what worked well and why, and what
Question 6 – South Korea
aspects of the festival could be improved in
Questions 1, 3 and 5 cannot be
the future.
answered.

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Exercise 2 4 possibilities Chris: Back in 2010, we got a phone call
Suggested answers: 5 unpopular from a guy who managed Jump Up. They
6 enjoyable were one of the biggest and best acts in
What worked What could the country at the time. We couldn’t believe
7 variety
well have been it! Not only did it mean that we could earn
improved 8 unsuccessful
more money but it also enabled us to play
• The festival was • There weren’t Exercise 3 to a bigger crowd, over three thousand in
in a convenient any facilities to fact. Some of the people even knew the
1 choice
location. charge mobile words to our songs!
2 strength
• There was a phones. Interviewer: That’s great! So when did
3 width you decide to become a full-time tour
good variety of • People waited
4 pride manager?
activities. for hours to get
into the festival. 5 ease Chris: So after a few years of playing,
• The food and
drink were • The toilets were 6 frozen my bandmates and I started to argue a lot
reasonably difficult to find. 7 growth and eventually I left the band. I was out of
priced. • There was a lot 8 depths work until a friend of mine asked me if I
• The people who of rubbish on wanted to manage his band’s national
Exercise 5 tour. It was a big step up, but I knew I was
worked there the ground.
were very 1 annually capable of doing a good job, so I
friendly. 2 variety accepted. At first, it was hard being away
3 unknown from my friends and family for long
periods of time, but eventually I got used
Exercise 3 4 fashionable
to it.
1 The purpose of this report is to 5 encouraged
Interviewer: You’re going on your first
2 This report is intended to 6 peaceful international tour next month. How are
3 The aim of this report is to 7 height you feeling about that?
Sentence B is the most appropriate. 8 spectacular Chris: Good actually! I’ve been dying to
Sentence A contains grammatical errors take the band I manage on an
(‘discussing’ and ‘suggesting’) and sentence
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international tour. We had the opportunity
C isn’t relevant to the question. GRAMMAR to tour overseas last year, but we were
Exercise 2 unable to go because of other
Exercise 4 commitments. They’re great guys and they
1 A 1 was able
work extremely hard, so it’ll be great for
2 C 2 managed them to have the chance to play to their
Sample additional points: 3 enabled fans abroad. As well as managing the
• The high quality of the live music 4 capable of band, I will be able to network with tour
5 unable managers from other countries, which is
• Not being able to park close enough to
6 will be able something I’m really looking forward to.
the venue
Interviewer: Well, good luck and
Exercise 5 Track 080 thanks for talking to us.
I would propose Interviewer: I’m joined by Chris Smith,
Exercise 3
I would suggest who works as a tour manager. Good
morning, Chris. Tell us, how did you first B managed
Page 165 get into tour management? C was/were unable
Chris: Well, I actually started out as a D will be able
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
guitarist for a local rock band. We used to E enabled
PART 3 TRAINING travel to different towns close to where we F capable of
Exercise 1 lived and I took care of the organisational
1 eight side of things. It was great as I was able to Exercise 4
2 one mark per question find out more about the job of a tour 1 I didn’t know the band were capable of
3 Yes. You must spell the word correctly. manager and what was involved. performing that well.
4 You may need to change: Interviewer: So what was the first gig 2 Unfortunately, we won’t be able to
you ever organised? attend because we’re away on holiday.
• the end of the word using a suffix
(EQUAL ➞ EQUALLY) Chris: I remember it well. It was at the 3 He could to play the guitar when he
local community centre. The person in was only three years old.
• the beginning of the word using a prefix
charge of the venue was worried that 4 I can’t believe he managed to put on
(ADVANTAGE ➞ DISADVANTAGE)
nobody would show up and threatened to such a good event.
• the middle of the word (LONG ➞ cancel it. I put an announcement out on
LENGTH) 5 The organisers were unable to find a
social media and, in the end, we managed
• both the end and the beginning of the solution to the problem.
to put on a pretty memorable show,
word (FORTUNATE ➞ 6 Despite it selling out in minutes, I was
despite the fact that only 40 people
UNFORTUNATELY) able to or managed to get two tickets
turned up.
for the music festival.
Exercise 2 Interviewer: Speaking of memorable,
7 The warm weather will enable us to
what’s your most unforgettable experience
1 significantly host the party outside.
of playing in a band?
2 unlike 8 I’ve been able to swim ever since I was
3 ability two years old.

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Exercise 5 Alison: No, neither can I! Luckily I 4 Marcus: I’d never heard of that one
Suggested answers: wouldn’t have to though as it’s only the before.
Hard work has enabled these students to groom who does this. Alison: No I hadn’t either.
graduate. Marcus: Did you see the section on
when you move to a new home in the Page 168
In 1969, the Americans succeeded in
sending men to the moon, and bringing Philippines? EXAM FOCUS
them back safely. Alison: I did, yes. This is when you throw
coins on the living room floor to bring
LISTENING PART 4
I’m not sure if the bear is going to manage 1 A
to catch this fish. good luck and financial prosperity to the
home. I heard that some people leave 2 C
It looks as though the man might be able
them there for the whole time they’re living 3 A
to juggle.
in the home. I would love for that to be a 4 C
Page 167 tradition here! 5 B
Marcus: Yeah, I would too! Although my 6 B
SPEAKING friends move home a lot, so it might get 7 C
Exercise 3 quite expensive!
Weddings in Turkey Alison: Speaking of new, I really like the Track 083
Wedding shoe: the bride writes the names tradition in Finland for when there is a new Narrator: You will hear part of a
of her friends on the bottom of the shoe baby in the family. They receive a podcast with a blogger called Juanita,
and whoever’s name isn’t there at the end cardboard box filled with baby clothes, who has travelled all over the world.
of the night will get married. bedding and bathing products such as For questions 1–7, choose the best answer,
Cup of coffee: the groom drinks salted towels, cream and a hairbrush. The box A, B or C.
coffee to prove that he is ready to marry can then become the baby’s first bed.
Interviewer: And now on the Travel
the bride. Marcus: I’d never heard of that one Show, I’m joined here in the studio by
Moving to a new home in the Philippines before. someone who a lot of you will already
Coins: coins are scattered around the living Alison: No, I hadn’t either. know from her award-winning travel blog,
room floor to bring good luck and Marcus: Hey Alison, you’re off to study Around the World with Juanita. Juanita
financial prosperity. in Argentina soon, right? Meinhoffer, thank you for joining us.
A new baby in Finland Alison: I am indeed! Juanita: It’s my pleasure.
Cardboard box: new parents are given a Marcus: So you must have enjoyed the Interviewer: Juanita, as I understand it,
cardboard box filled with baby clothes, section about graduation ceremonies in you left your office job seven years ago to
bedding and bathing products such as some parts of Argentina. go travelling. And you started a blog then,
towels, cream and a hairbrush. The box Alison: I didn’t actually have time to read which has gone on to become very
then becomes the baby’s first bed. about that. What happens? successful and profitable. But what made
Graduating in Argentina Marcus: Well, when a person graduates, you decide to do it?
Eggs and flour: when a person graduates, instead of friends and family giving gifts, Juanita: Well, initially it was just a way
instead of friends and family giving gifts, they throw eggs, flour, even tomato of communicating with family and friends
they throw eggs, flour, even ketchup at ketchup at them. It’s all done in good about all the remarkable places I was
them. It’s all done in good humour and the humour and the person knows about this visiting. But before long, a growing
person knows about this in advance so in advance so they usually wear old number of people were following my blog.
they usually wear old clothes. clothes. I must admit, I was quite pleased to see the
Alison: I’m glad you told me! I’ll make massive numbers of likes and shares I was
Track 081 sure I pack some old things before going getting. It was only after I’d been on the
Alison: Have you seen this, Marcus? there, then. road for a few weeks that I started
It’s an article about how people celebrate Marcus: That’s if you manage to wondering if I might be able to make some
different milestones around the world. graduate! money from it.
Marcus: Yes, I have. I actually read it Alison: Very funny, Marcus! Interviewer: Now, I know you’ve visited
earlier today. I found the bit about some amazing places and festivals, and
weddings in Turkey really interesting. Exercise 5 you’ve said that the highlight has been in
1 Yeah, so did I China, the International Ice and Snow
Alison: Yeah, so did I! Like how the bride
Sculpture Festival?
writes the names of her friends on the 2 No, neither can I
bottom of her wedding shoes and Juanita That’s right, it’s in Harbin. I’ve
3 Yeah, I would too
whoever’s name isn’t there at the end of been fortunate enough to attend a lot of
4 No, I hadn’t either
the night will get married in the future. festivals in my life and most of them have
their own exhibits and features which
Marcus: Hopefully she doesn’t use a Track 082
make them different to others. They’re also
permanent marker pen, then! 1 Marcus: Yes, I have. I actually read it held in some wonderful places and The
Alison: [laughs] Good point! And there earlier today. I found the bit about International Ice and Snow Sculpture
was the bit about the salted coffee. weddings in Turkey really interesting. Festival is no different. What makes this
Marcus: Ah yes, this is when the groom Alison: Yeah, so did I! one so special to me, though, is just how
drinks a cup of coffee with salt in it when 2 Marcus: It’s a really interesting tradition stunning the sculptures are. I’ve never seen
he goes to ask the bride’s family for her but I can’t imagine ever doing that anything quite like it before or indeed
hand in marriage. Apparently, this is to myself, to be honest. since.
prove that he is ready to marry her. It’s a Alison: No, neither can I! Interviewer: It must take a lot of effort
really interesting tradition but I can’t
3 Alison: I would love for that to be a to put together. How impressed were you
imagine ever doing that myself, to be
tradition here! with the building of the exhibits?
honest.
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Juanita: Very! Workers take more than Page 169 C is featured in
100,000 tons of ice out of the river when it D remarkable
freezes every year and they construct
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
E increasingly
whole buildings out of this ice. Just take a PART 3
F can’t get enough
minute to think about the skill of these 1 frozen
workers. There’s hundreds of tons of ice 2 exceptionally Exercise 4
piled up, and yet they’re able to make sure 3 harmful Peter didn’t know 2, 3 and 4.
that it’s not a hazard for the thousands of 4 irresponsible
visitors who come to enjoy the variety of Track 084
5 beneficial
exhibits on offer.
6 entertainers Fatima: Welcome to the hotel, sir. Would
Interviewer: In your blog, you you like to check in?
7 selection
compared it to the Burning Man Festival.
8 thrilling Peter: Yes, please. It’s very busy in here
Why was that?
today. Are you always this busy?
Juanita: Well, the Burning Man Festival
in the US, which I finally went to for the
WRITING PART 2: REPORT Fatima: Not always. But we’re always
Model answer fully booked at this time of year because of
first time recently, is where they build a
Report on the college summer the festival.
great big structure in the desert and then
set fire to it. Similarly, the Harbin sculptures party Peter: No way! Is that on now?
aren’t permanent because the snow melts, The college students’ association organised Fatima: Yes, it starts tomorrow, and it
so the whole thing is repeated year after a party on July 12th, which was attended lasts for three days.
year. I must admit that I feel a little sorry by only 14 students out of the 120 Peter: How great is that! I had heard of
for the engineers and builders who expected to attend. The purpose of this the famous music festival here. North
organise these festivals sometimes. report is to suggest reasons for this low African bands, world music ...
Interviewer: Absolutely! Now, you’ve attendance and to make recommendations Fatima: That’s it! There’s lots going on.
said that what you enjoyed most was to ensure the success of future events. Peter: And it’s called the … Gnaoua
riding down the river on what you called a After the party, a questionnaire was sent to Festival I think, isn’t it?
tyre ride. Tell us about that. the students who did not attend, and the Fatima: The Gnaoua Festival, that’s
Juanita: Well, when I first saw a whole feedback revealed the following: right, yes.
load of people sitting in rubber tyres on • As term ended on July 10th, most Peter: I had no idea that my visit was
the frozen river, I did wonder what they students had already returned to their going to coincide with the festival. It must
were doing and whether or not they were home towns for the summer holidays. be my lucky day.
having fun. A friend of mine talked me into • The party coincided with the New Town Fatima: Actually, the hotel is one of the
having a go, and I wasn’t very excited at music festival, which many students had venues, and there’ll be a percussion
first. Basically you sit there while a tractor tickets for, performance in the courtyard tomorrow
drives you across the ice. But as we picked • About 20% of students didn’t receive a evening between 7 and 10 pm.
up speed it turned out to be really thrilling, reminder email about the party, Peter: You’re kidding! Right here? So I
much more than I’d expected, even if it Having studied the feedback in detail, the might actually be able to watch it from my
was a little cold. organising committee has the following room?
Interviewer: Great! What tips do you recommendations for future student events: Fatima: Quite possibly. I can allocate
have for visitors heading to the festival? 1 Arrange parties during term time. you a courtyard room if you like.
Juanita: Well, it goes without saying 2 Check the local events website to avoid Peter: That would be amazing! And I
that it can get quite cold there. clashes with other events. noticed on my way here that the whole
Temperatures can reach around minus 20 3 Check the office has the correct email town is packed!
degrees Celsius, so it’s important to wrap address for all students. Fatima: Yes, around half a million
up warm and I think most people would
people are expected to attend the festival.
already have packed thick jackets and Page 170
jumpers in their suitcases. Some travellers Peter: That’s crazy! I imagined it would
underestimate just how popular the festival REAL WORLD be much smaller as Essaouira isn’t the
is, so you really need to allow plenty of Exercise 1 biggest city in Morocco.
time in advance to sort out where you’re 1 – Photo B Fatima: True, but some people just come
going to stay. It doesn’t matter so much for the day.
2 – Photo C
where, as the attractions are spread out all Peter: Right, so, what, from Marrakesh
3 – Photo A
around the city. and places. I mean, that’s only two and a
4 – Photo D
Interviewer: You also talked a little bit half hours away, isn’t it?
1 True
about the ticketing system in your blog. Fatima: That’s right, yes. So, if I could
Could you expand on that? 2 False – Jimmy Hendrix wrote the song just see your …
before he visited Essaouira.
Juanita: Sure! Tickets are for timed
3 False – it’s a popular spot for filming Exercise 5
entry, and you have to leave when the
time’s up. I worked out that if you arrive at but the text doesn’t say if it’s also 1 C
about 3 or 4 pm, then you get to see popular for actors. 2 D
everything in daylight, but then when the 4 True 3 A
sun starts to go down, you also get to see 5 False – the local goats also help the 4 G
it when the whole site is all lit up – that’s local tourism industry.
5 B
when it looks magical, so you sort of get
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two for the price of one, so to speak.
Exercise 2 7 F
Interviewer: Well, it all sounds
fabulous. Juanita, thank you very much. A state-of-the-art
B high-profile

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UNIT 13 Vera: Hmm ... one ... strong-ly dis-a- 3 a wedding
gree. Right. The final one. If I can’t find 4 how shops make customers spend more
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what I wanted to buy, I return home
GETTING STARTED empty-handed. Track 086
Exercise 1 Andrei: Hmm. Well, I don’t like leaving Narrator: Speaker 1
1 C without buying anything, so I usually get I’ve put on smart clothes – it’s important to
something, even if I don’t really want to make a good impression, isn’t it? And, I’m
2 A
buy it, perhaps not every time. So, for that going to make sure I arrive early too. I’m
3 D
one, I’m going to say disagree, which is quite nervous as I’m not sure what
4 B two, isn’t it? questions they’ll ask, but I expect they’ll be
Photos: Vera: Correct. That’s it. Let’s add up your about dealing with customers. I am an
1 B score. OK so, one, one, one, one, two. experienced shop assistant though, so I’m
2 A That’s six out of a possible 20. sure that will help me in the interview.
3 C Andrei: What does that tell us about my Narrator: Speaker 2
4 D shopping habits? It was such an incredible occasion.
Vera: Let’s look. It’s on page … Everyone was well-dressed, and I thought
Exercise 2 she looked really elegant in her dress.
Photo B best describes Andrei because he Exercise 3 There were around one hundred guests
tends to buy a lot. 1 budget and one of them told me that he’d
2 bargain proposed while they were travelling. How
Track 085 romantic! It really was a lovely wedding.
3 shop around
Vera: Andrei! You’re home. Great. 4 designer brands Narrator: Speaker 3
I’ve seen this quiz in a magazine. It tells It’s straightforward really. I just selected
5 empty-handed
you what sort of shopper you are. Can I what style I wanted and put my debit card
ask you the questions? Exercise 4 details in and, a couple of clicks later, it
Andrei: Hmm. I’m not really interested in 1 empty-handed was done. I know some people are
those, Vera, but go on then. It might be worried about security, but I’m not. I like
2 budget
fun. What do I have to do? the convenience and the fact things get
3 designer brand
Vera: Fantastic. Right. Well, you just have delivered to my door. I always choose to
4 shop around
to give me a number between one and shop online if I can.
four, with one being strongly disagree and 5 (a) bargain
Narrator: Speaker 4
four being strongly agree. Ready? Page 173 Why are chocolates placed near the tills
Andrei: Yep. and essentials, like bread, at the back of
Vera: Right. Number one. When I go GRAMMAR the supermarket? Why do some shops
shopping, I always decide on a budget Exercise 1 play soft music? We know retailers do it
and stick to it. 2 Vera is making a comparison between and yet we, the consumers, still fall for the
Andrei: Hmm. Well, I usually have an herself and Andrei. tricks they use to get us to part with more
idea of the amount I want to spend, but money. Hello, my name’s Antonio Ballari
typically, I end up spending quite a bit Exercise 2 and I’m here to talk about some of the
more. 1 B tactics retailers use to get you spending.
Vera: So, would you say that’s a two? 2 C
Exercise 3
Andrei: No. I think I strongly disagree, 3 D
so one. Suggested answers:
4 A
Vera: OK. Number two. I avoid buying 1 The speaker has put on smart clothes as
things I don’t need, even if I see a bargain. Exercise 3 they are going for an interview.
Andrei: Right. Well, that’s definitely a 1 the magazine as the 2 The speaker is talking about their
one. If I come across something that’s a lot 2 working as a experience of shopping online.
cheaper because it’s on sale, then I can’t 3 just like 3 The speaker is talking about going to a
resist buying it. wedding and describing the guests and
4 known as
Vera: Ha! You’re just like me, Andrei – bride.
I have to buy things which are on sale too. Exercise 4 4 The speaker is talking about the tricks
Next, it’s number three. I always shop 1 like retailers use to get us to buy products.
around before I buy something to make 2 as Exercise 4
sure I get the best deal. 3 as
Andrei: Oh dear. I’m not doing very 1 a lecture; one speaker
4 like 2 neutral to formal
well, am I? I never do that. If I like
something, I get it straight away without 3 students’ own answers but could be:
LISTENING
looking to see if I can find a better price advertising, retailers, consumer,
Exercise 1 promotion, special offer, etc.
elsewhere, so it’s strongly disagree again.
Vera: Hmm, I think I know where this is Suggested answers
1 They are all things that shops do to Exercise 5
going, Andrei. OK, number four. I don’t
buy designer brands because the brand encourage people to buy their products. 1 leaving clothes lying around so that
name isn’t important. 2 during sales or special events people think that the item is popular
Andrei: Well, you know I like designer 2 The electronic screens are used to keep
Exercise 2 consumers in the same place for longer
brands, Vera, so I have to say one for that
one. I strongly disagree. 1 interview / job interview so that they spend more money.
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3 We now buy more online and it’s now Mia: Oh, you mean like an online 3 bid
possible for companies to track what auction? 4 auction
we are buying. Santiago: Yes, that’s right. Anyway, I 5 cheap
might get some new running shoes after 6 browsing
Track 087 I’ve been paid, so I was browsing sports
Why are chocolates placed near the tills gear, when I came across someone selling Page 175
and essentials, like bread, at the back of a ghost in a glass jar! The seller said he
the supermarket? Why do some shops would not be held responsible if the ghost
SPEAKING PART 3 AND PART 4
play soft music? We know retailers do it escaped from the jar and started haunting TRAINING
and yet we, the consumers, still fall for the its new owner. Someone had put in a bid Exercise 2
tricks they use to get us to part with more for fifty-five thousand dollars! I couldn’t Joe dominates the discussion and does not
money. Hello. My name’s Antonio Ballari believe it. Who would be stupid enough to allow Stephanie to speak.
and I’m here to talk about some of the purchase that!
tactics retailers use to get you spending. Mia: Yeah, I know, it’s incredible what Track 089
Instead of constantly tidying the shop floor, some people will buy. Did you hear about Joe: Well, I’m going to start with this one.
shop assistants are often told to leave Justin Timberlake’s half-eaten toast? Generally, I think you have a much wider
clothes lying around. Why? To give the Santiago: No. What about it? choice of products when buying online
impression that the item is popular. With Mia: Well, that sold for one thousand compared to a shopping centre. For
lots of people seemingly looking for the pounds online and Britney Spears’ example, if one site doesn’t have what you
same thing it becomes a must-have. That chewing gum went for nine thousand, five want, it’s easy to search on another
is, an item which is essential or highly hundred pounds. retailer’s site. So, for the consumer, I would
desirable. This tactic works particularly Santiago: Really? That’s got to be the definitely say that online shopping is
well for younger shoppers who are hugely world’s most expensive piece of bread! better. Now …
influenced by what others are buying. And the gum, how on earth could anyone Stephanie: I agree to a point but …
Brands are always trying to get your prove it was genuine and had actually Joe: Now, if I move on to the cost of
attention and to keep it. This might be belonged to her? items, I would suggest there’s a lot of
done by using digital screens which are Mia: I agree. You could hardly return it competition between online retailers which
placed behind display stands and are for an exchange if you weren’t satisfied. means it’s easier for the consumer to find a
fitted with eye-tracking systems. Activated Moving on, there was also a guy who sold bargain. These items tend to be cheaper
within a matter of seconds, they flash his entire life, including his house in Perth, online than in a shop, too.
images to both excite and confuse us. Australia and his belongings. As part of Stephanie: Yes. Although, I’d argue that
By surprising shoppers, it disrupts the the deal, he also included an introduction …
consumers’ thinking and encourages them to his friends and a trial at his job!
to spend more time in one place and Joe: With regard to security, I’d say this is
Santiago: That’s got to be one of the one of the key things where there are
therefore spend more money.
weirdest things I’ve ever heard. How much potential problems for the shopper. When
When we talk about how technology has did he get? you pay by debit or credit card online, you
changed the way we shop, we think about
Mia: Almost four hundred thousand can never be one hundred percent certain
data collection. Nowadays, when we buy
dollars. And also, let’s not forget the man that your payment details are secure and
something on the internet, the online
who sold his forehead as advertising that can be quite concerning. Of course ,
retailer remembers what we have bought
space. online shopping…
and then makes suggestions of other
products we might be interested in. Santiago: He sold his head? Stephanie: Yes, it’s important to …
Furthermore, if you post your latest Mia: Well, actually, just his forehead. He Joe: As I was saying, of course online
purchase on social media, you may also agreed to have a semi-permanent logo, or shopping can be time-consuming, perhaps
find that you see adverts for similar brand name, printed on his forehead for because there is so much choice and it can
products or news of flash sales on your 30 days as an advertisement. There were be easy to spend too long browsing for
social media page within minutes. several bids too. He made almost forty something and actually you end up
thousand dollars. wasting time. The same can be said when
Page 174 Santiago: Hmm, well, I haven’t eaten all browsing in a shopping centre, too, as
my lunch. Do you think anyone would people often end up buying more than
VOCABULARY they originally planned to buy.
want to buy a half-eaten cheese sandwich?
Exercise 1 The bread’s a bit cheap but the cheese is Stephanie: Of course, but as we’re
They were all put up for sale on e-bay / good quality. reliant on …
put up for auction and sold. Mia: Funny you should mention cheese Joe: Finally, I’d like to talk about customer
sandwiches. Did you hear about the one service. As far as my experience goes,
Exercise 2
that sold… that’s another potential drawback of
1 C internet shopping. It can be difficult, if not
2 A Exercise 3 impossible sometimes, to get support from
3 B 1 auction a real person if, for example, you want to
4 E 2 browsing exchange something because the wrong
5 D 3 bid item was delivered.
4 genuine Exercise 4 and 5
Track 088
5 an exchange
Santiago: So, I was online the other day 1 What do you think about this option?
6 cheap
and I thought I’d take a look at one of 2 What are your thoughts on this?
those websites where people sell things to Exercise 4 3 Do you have another idea here?
whoever offers to pay the most. 1 genuine 4 Is that similar to what you think?
2 exchange 5 Would you agree with that?

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 Track 090 Amelia: Ok. Well, we’ll just have to agree 9 C
1 What do you think about this option? to disagree on this point then. Where do 10 B
2 What are your thoughts on this? you stand on …
Exercise 5
3 Do you have another idea here? Exercise 3 1 set up
4 Is that similar to what you think? 1 ✓ 2 go for it
5 Would you agree with that? 2 ✓ 3 an option
Exercise 6 3 ✗ 4 make a living
1 security 4 ✓ 5 outfit
2 What are your thoughts on this? 5 ✓ 6 give it a go
3 Louise rephrases the questions to be 6 ✗ 7 get into
more specific about what she wants 7 ✓ 8 work your way up
Peter to comment on. 9 keep an eye on
Exercise 4
10 time off
Track 091 A 1, 2, 6
Louise: Shall we start with this option? B 4 Page 178
Peter: Yes, OK. C 5
GRAMMAR
Louise: Well, with regards to security, D 3, 7
I’d say this is one of the key things where Exercise 2
there are potential problems for the READING 4
internet shopper. When you pay by debit Exercise 2
or credit card online, you can never be Student A: Track 093
one hundred percent certain that your 1 His grandmother and grandfather had Rachida: Hey Haruto, been shopping,
payment details are secure. What are your a clothes shop and his mother also have you? Let’s have a look [rustling of
thoughts on this? worked there. bags]. Nice … but haven’t you got a shirt
Peter: Err… I’m not sure 2 because it is a hard business to make like that already?
Louise: OK, do you think it’s safe to use money in Haruto: Thanks. Yes, I have. I didn’t have
a credit card online? 3 because he was turned down by over to purchase it, really, but it was such a
Peter: Yes. I think most sites are safe to 20 different companies bargain, I got excited and couldn’t resist.
use, so I don’t think it’s such a big problem Student B: Plus, this label is really on-trend at the
for most people. moment.
1 when she was still at school
2 because she didn’t have enough Rachida: That’s the problem these days,
Page 176 isn’t it? We’re all under so much pressure to
confidence
PUSH YOURSELF C1 3 because somebody approached her on
buy the latest fashion or gadget. This might
Exercise 2 sound a bit too serious but I blame
the street and asked where she had got
consumerism, personally.
Amelia her outfit
Haruto: [sigh] How so?
Student C:
Track 092 Rachida: Well, it’s all about convenience,
1 interior design
isn’t it? It’s easier to replace than repair.
Tommy: Surely advertising campaigns 2 He wishes that he had started working I think we live in a throw-away society now.
are simply a way to make us more aware in the fashion industry earlier rather Look at your shirt, for example. The one you
of products and services and the choices than going to college. had already was perfect: it suited you and
available? Without advertising, consumers 3 He recommends that they get a job/ it was still in great condition, so you needn’t
might miss out on buying something really apprenticeship in fashion and work have bought a new one. And then there’s
useful. I don’t think there’s anything wrong their way up. your phone …
with that.
Student D: Haruto: What about my phone? I love
Amelia: I take your point, but that’s not
1 She was put off by the fees and having my phone – it’s stylish and very fashionable.
quite the way I see it, Tommy. I think brands
to take out a loan. I particularly like the elegant ... [interrupted
can be quite misleading sometimes, for
2 She could make contacts and keep an by Rachida]
example companies that use famous sports
eye on the internal vacancies. Rachida: Yes, maybe that’s true, but you
stars to promote fast food to young people.
3 She doesn’t have much time off. only had your last one for six months. There
Tommy: Isn’t it more a case of using
was nothing wrong with it and yet, as soon
innovation to attract attention to a product? Page 177 as the latest model was released, you
Advertising helps businesses as well as the
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH bought a new one. What did you do with
economy to grow.
the old one?
Amelia: I can’t argue with that. However, PART 7 TRAINING
Haruto: Hmm, it’s in my cupboard with
there’s a difference between raising Exercise 4 the others.
awareness and manipulating the consumer
1 B Rachida: Exactly! You haven’t even
by using someone they look up to to
promote their product. Most young people 2 D bothered to recycle the old ones. The
don’t realise it’s even happening, and that’s 3 A problem is we love buying things and the
just wrong. 4 B act of shopping gives us a thrill, or a high.
5 D But the feeling is short-lived.
Tommy: I’m afraid I just don’t see it like
that. You can’t blame businesses for trying 6 C Haruto: What do you mean?
to sell their products. As long as they don’t 7 D Rachida: Well, we get a feeling of great
make claims which aren’t true, I can’t see a satisfaction when we buy something and
8 A
problem with using these kinds of methods.

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show it to friends or family, but that feeling Exercise 5 Page 183
is temporary. It’s like an addiction. 1 initially Exercise 4
Haruto: Maybe you’re right. I do like the 2 Curiously 1 iconic
feeling of walking down the street with 3 Naturally 2 to your heart’s content
shopping bags but, after a few days, I often
4 Typically 3 in the heart of
regret buying something I didn’t need.
Hmm, maybe I shouldn’t have been 5 Sadly 4 soak up
persuaded by the special offer. 6 Thankfully 5 get a glimpse of
Rachida: No, and if I were you, I’d take it Page 180 6 biannual
back for a refund. You’d better hurry
though, the shops close in 30 minutes. EXAM FOCUS Exercise 5
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH 1 False – 1800s or 19th Century
Exercise 3 2 True
1 have to purchase
PART 7
3 False – in the heart of the city
1 C
2 needn’t have bought 4 False – twice a year (biannual)
2 A
3 have been persuaded 5 False – after the London Fashion Week
3 D
Exercise 4 4 C Exercise 6
1 3; other structures include: regret + 5 B 1 C
ing / wish + past perfect / If only + 6 D 2 A
past perfect 7 A 3 F
2 1 and 2, have to / need to / must 8 B 4 E
Exercise 5 9 A 5 B
10 D 6 D
1 shouldn’t have spent
2 didn’t need to buy Page 181 Track 094
3 needn’t have bothered
WRITING PART 2: REVIEW Customer: Hello, I was wondering if I
4 didn’t have to look
Model answer could have a refund for this, please?
5 shouldn’t have built
I recently purchased an antique Shop assistant: Why are you returning
grandfather clock in an online auction. the dress, madam?
VOCABULARY
My great-grandfather was a clock- maker Customer: Unfortunately, it doesn’t go
Exercise 1 and my uncle dealt in antiques, so I have with the shoes I already have.
1 C always loved old timepieces. Since I’ve Shop assistant: I see. So, it’s
2 A started working, I’ve decided to start my unsuitable?
3 E own collection and this is my first. When I Customer: That’s right.
4 F saw it advertised, I initially thought it was a
Shop assistant: Is it unworn, madam?
reproduction but on closer inspection,
5 D Customer: Yes. I’ve tried it on but
I realised it was a genuine hand-carved
6 B that’s all.
item originating from the 1830s.
Naturally, I was cautious about buying Shop assistant: That’s fine. Have you
Exercise 3
such a precious clock online, but I needn’t got the receipt?
1 appropriately Customer: It was a gift, so I don’t have
have worried. It arrived safely just two
2 simultaneously the receipt, I’m afraid.
days later and was everything I had
3 impatiently hoped for. What I love most is the smooth Shop assistant: Ah. In that case, I can’t
4 deliberately feel of the mahogany and the hand- offer you a refund, only an exchange.
5 peacefully painted dial decorated with intricate Customer: OK. I’ll just have a browse
6 negatively designs. The only thing I am not sure about around and see it there’s anything else
7 carelessly is that its chime is very loud! I want.
Sadly, few people would want to buy a …
Page 179 grandfather clock these days. However, Customer: Could I try these on, please?
WRITING PART 2: REVIEW I would recommend this longcase model to Shop assistant: Of course. Let me
collectors, dealers and anyone who wants hang them in the fitting room for you so
TRAINING a reminder of a past era. you can keep looking.
Exercise 3
Customer: Thanks. And when I’ve
1 last paragraph SPEAKING PARTS 3 AND 4 finished, where is it?
2 3rd paragraph Students’ own answers
Shop assistant: Just over there,
3 2nd paragraph madam, next to the cash desk. Your items
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will be in the first cubicle.
Exercise 4 REAL WORLD …
1 C Exercise 3 Customer: I’m sorry, I’ve tried a few
2 D Photo A: Milan Fashion Week things on but there’s nothing else I like
3 B Photo B: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II right now.
4 E Photo C: street markets Shop assistant: That’s ok. I can offer
5 A you a credit note if you prefer?
6 F Customer: Yes. Will I be able to use it
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Shop assistant: Yes. Once you’ve 4 … under no circumstances am I allowed website offline completely. Luckily, though,
added what you want to your basket, and to talk about the work I do for the the tech team were able to resolve these
proceed to checkout, enter this code. government. issues while keeping the website live, which
Customer: OK, thank you. What’s your 5 Meeting these three people is something is great.
return policy for sale items? that I’m really glad I did … Alice: That is good news! So let’s move
Shop assistant: We don’t offer refunds 6 Since they all seemed so happy, it’s on to this month’s items. Firstly, we need to
on sale items. easy to think that it does. update the budget for the new financial
Customer: OK. Thanks for your help. year.
Exercise 2 Jack: That’s on my list for this week. I’ve
Shop assistant: Would you like to join
our loyalty scheme? You get points every 1 Going to the interview is something that already looked into a few areas and made
time you spend. I’m really glad I did. the decision to cut back on the amount of
Customer: Not at the moment, thank 2 In the corner of the office above the trips we take abroad, as a lot of these can
you. It’ll only encourage me to spend photocopier there is a small camera. be replaced by video conferences. I’ll do a
more! 3 Since I had finished all of my work, I full analysis this week and send an email
decided to leave the office for the day. round to the team.
Exercise 7 4 It was when I got home that I noticed Alice: That sounds good. The other point
1 unsuitable (that) I had left my phone at work. was for you, Amelia, regarding
2 receipt 5 What I really like about the job is the information on the homepage that is no
benefits. longer relevant.
3 an exchange
6 Under no circumstances am I allowed to Amelia: Yeah, so I’ve got in touch with
4 fitting room
talk about the work I do for a security the marketing department and asked them
5 cash desk to provide us with an updated version.
6 credit company.
As soon as we have this, we’ll take down
7 loyalty Page 187 the old content and replace it with the new
version. We’ll make sure this is reflected
UNIT 14 VOCABULARY across our social media pages, as well.
Page 184 Exercise 2 Alice: Great. Well, that took less time
Suggested answers than expected. Is there any other business
READING
Alice: project manager, Jack: CEO, you want to raise?
Exercise 2
Amelia: Head of digital (CDO) Amelia: Nothing from me.
The three jobs mentioned in the article are: Jack: I just wanted to say that I’ve put
1 video games commentator Track 095 back my annual leave until next month.
2 location scout Alice: Good morning, can you both hear Alice: OK, I’ll update the team calendar
3 ethical hacker me OK? straight after the meeting.
Jack: Yes, loud and clear.
Page 185 Exercise 3
Amelia: Yes, I can.
Exercise 3 Alice: Great! So welcome to our monthly 1 get back to
1 to be / become less important than catch-up meeting. We’ve got quite a 2 set up
something else packed agenda today so let’s kick off with 3 got round to
2 B the action points from our previous 4 look into
3 B meeting. Jack, you were planning to 5 ran … by
4 C discuss the takeover bid with the board of 6 cut back on
directors – how did that go?
7 take down
Page 186 Jack: Yes, so I met with them last week
8 put back
and we went through the proposal. They
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH are going to get back to me with their Exercise 4
PART 4 TRAINING comments at some point next week, so I’ll
1 set up
Exercise 5 let you know the decision in the next
meeting, if that’s OK. 2 cut back on
1 turned down the / turned down John’s
Alice: Yes, that sounds good. OK, point 3 got round to
2 discourage her from going
two. Jack, you were also due to set up a 4 run … by
3 no intention of living
meeting with the sales team to discuss the 5 taken … down
4 no point in getting
quarterly sales figures. 6 put back
5 on behalf of
Jack: I’m really sorry but I haven’t got 7 looking into
6 in addition to dealing round to that yet. I’m meeting them at the 8 getting back to
7 no matter how fast he sales conference in two weeks’ time so I’ll
8 had his doubts about book a meeting in with them then. Page 188
Alice: No problem, I’ll add it to next SPEAKING
GRAMMAR month’s agenda. Finally, Amelia, you were
Exercise 1 Exercise 2
about to look into some of the bugs that
have been reported by users on the Advantages
1 It was only when I received my first pay
slip that they realised it could work. website when we last spoke, right? 1 The main advantage of this product is
2 On the living room floor, there is an Amelia: Yes, that’s right. I ran these 2 One of the key benefits of this is
unpacked suitcase. issues by the tech team. It turned out to be 3 What makes this stand out is the fact
3 What I love the most about my job is a bigger problem than we’d anticipated that
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Disadvantages Exercise 5 Page 190
4 One of the major drawbacks of this is 4 relief VOCABULARY
5 A major disadvantage of this is 5 chef Exercise 2
6 One of the downsides to this product is 6 bridge
1 promoted
7 unemployed
Page 189 2 headquarters
8 nephew
3 decline
LISTENING
Track 098 4 deadline
LISTENING PART 2 TRAINING 5 employee
Exercise 3 Harry: By the end of filming, when the
director shouted “that’s a wrap”, I was 6 overtime
1 adventurous expecting to feel a huge sense of 7 fire
irresponsible is incorrect because this is the satisfaction that I had got through my first 8 CEO
word Harry’s parents use to describe him. film unscathed, when in actual fact, it was
2 courses more relief than anything else. It was an Exercise 3
qualifications is incorrect because Harry unforgettable experience and my mind 1 sacked / fired / made redundant
says that he knew there would be instantly turned to what my next project 2 corporation / firm / institution
qualifications, so this didn’t surprise him. would be. 3 employee
People often think that being a stuntman is 4 workforce
Track 096 similar to being a footballer, in so much as 5 decline
Harry: Hi, my name’s Harry and I’m there is a high risk of getting injured. I’ve
going to talk about my life as a stuntman. never sustained any serious injuries, PUSH YOURSELF C1
It all started around thirty years ago when although I have had my fair share of cuts
Exercise 1
I was about six or seven. If you spoke to and bruises. It’s to be expected though,
my parents, they would probably describe much in the same way that a chef is likely 1 A
me as an irresponsible young boy, but I to hurt themselves – it’s just part of the job. 2 B
prefer to call it adventurous, owing to the I’ve lost count of the amount of times a 3 A
fact that I loved to explore new director has run across the set to make 4 B
environments, no matter how dangerous sure that I’m OK after a particularly 5 B
they may have been. It wasn’t until I had dangerous stunt.
6 A
children of my own that I understood It’s not just me who suffers, though.
where my parents were coming from. The worst injury I have ever encountered Page 191
The first job I got in film wasn’t actually as actually happened to a colleague of mine.
a stuntman, but as an assistant. I was The original idea was for him to jump off
WRITING PART 2: LETTER OF
inspired by the stuntmen and women who the side of a building and onto a train that APPLICATION TRAINING
were jumping off buildings and setting was travelling at about 70 kilometres per Exercise 1
themselves on fire and decided that this hour. It was later changed to a bridge in Tour guides wanted
was the career for me. There was a fair order to make the scene more dramatic.
We are looking for English-speaking tour
amount of support online and I knew that Unfortunately, he mistimed the jump and
guides to work at the university, showing
there would be qualifications that I needed landed heavily on his right arm, breaking
visitors around the campus and telling
to get. What I didn’t realise was just how it in two places. Luckily, he made a full
them about the university. Write a letter to
few courses there were for people who recovery and returned to work four months
Mrs Sandra Jones, the communications
wanted to get into this line of work. later.
director, giving details of:
I managed to find one in the end, and Being a stuntman isn’t always as
• Your experience of working as a tour
after a lot of training, I became a fully glamorous as you might think. There are
guide
qualified stuntman. times when I feel really tired, particularly
• Your knowledge of English
from jetlag if we’re filming overseas. Most
Exercise 4 stunt performers are self-employed, which • What skills you have that will be useful
3 extraordinary means that work isn’t always guaranteed. for this role.
ambitious is incorrect because this is the Therefore, it’s possible to go for several
Exercise 2
word Harry uses to describe the director. months without working, which essentially
means you are unemployed and that’s Dear Mrs Jones
fantastic is incorrect because this is the
word Harry uses to describe the actors. something that I get worried about the
Exercise 3
most if I’m honest, especially as I have a
Track 097 wife and two children. Sentence 1 is the most appropriate.
All things considered, I love what I do. Sentence 2 isn’t appropriate because it’s
Harry: I’ll never forget the first film that
Sure it has its drawbacks, like the ones I’ve too informal.
I was hired for as a stuntman. It was a
sequel to a very popular action film that just mentioned, but overall, it’s a great Sentence 3 isn’t appropriate because the
was given an enormous budget, most of career choice. I’m in the process of writer says they saw the advert in the local
which was put aside for stunts. I didn’t really convincing my nephew to take it up too, newspaper (it should be the college
know what to make of it at first. The director though I’m not sure my brother will be magazine).
was really ambitious with his plans and had entirely happy about that, given all the Sentence 4 isn’t appropriate because it
cast a fantastic set of actors to perform in it. stories I’ve told him over the years. Though, contains a grammatical error:
The location that was chosen for the filming I like to think that I’m a pretty cool uncle. I have recently seen the advertisement for
was extraordinary, we ended up having a the job of tour guide and I would like to be
great time on set and thankfully all the considering considered for the role.
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Exercise 4 Track 099 They had fantastic communication skills,
For the past year, I have been working as Elizabeth: Hello. My name’s Elizabeth which was something that I also had the
a tour guide in my hometown. This involves Moore and I’m here today to talk about a chance to improve as the course went on.
talking about the various historical and filmmaking course that I recently went on I was particularly impressed with their
cultural landmarks of the town in addition at the Longman Institute. problem-solving skills and their ability to
to handing out leaflets which explain some I have always been interested in provide answers to all of our questions.
of the best things to do there. I am also filmmaking, ever since I was a young girl Overall, I enjoyed almost all of the courses
responsible for making sure that the group and my father would take me on trips to on the programme. There were always
stays together and is safe until the end of film local wildlife. One day, while I was on going to be some modules that were better
the tour. my lunch break, a colleague of mine told than others. I mean, when you’ve just had
me about a three-month, part-time course a class about using cutting-edge
Exercise 5 in filmmaking and recommended that I technology, learning about health and
1 passed give it a try. It was perfect, as I could fit it safety can be pretty boring, but I guess it’s
2 obtaining around other commitments In fact, when all relevant to filmmaking.
3 spent my husband heard about the course, he At the end of the course, the organisers put
4 are was really supportive, being a film- on a small ceremony for us and we all
enthusiast himself. received a certificate which was accredited
Exercise 6 On the first day, we were told what we’d by the institute. This was great because it
be learning. This included the story meant that we were now recognised
Noun Adjective filmmakers, which was particularly useful
development, how to use editing software
energy energetic and an introduction to working with music. when applying for a job as some of the
That afternoon, we jumped straight into participants wanted to do. We also gave a
enthusiasm enthusiastic gift to the tutors as a thank you for all their
filming and they taught us the basics of
humour humorous operating camera equipment, which was a hard work.
little difficult at first but I soon got the hang Filmmaking is still a big part of my life. I’m
knowledge knowledgeable
of it. just putting the finishing touches on a film
organisation organised Our course tutor, Jonathan Smith was about tourism which I’ll upload at some
patience patient great. As well as being a famous director, point in the future. I’d really like to make a
he also works as a TV critic and I had series about education though I don’t know
punctuality punctual enough about it, really, so I’m going to just
actually read one of his reviews on a
documentary series about the environment stick to fashion which is a topic I’m more
Exercise 7 prior to the course. He was keen to tell us familiar with.
1 Having worked as a waiter. He also about a production that he’d recently
told us about his upcoming production directed about space travel, which was WRITING PART 2: LETTER OF
on foreign languages. for three years, I voted best new series at the local film APPLICATION
am very good at speaking to customers. festival. Model answer
2 Having (already) passed all of my For our first course project, we were put Dear Sir or Madam,
exams, I am available to work for the into groups and asked to discuss what I was excited to hear that the Hotel
whole summer. makes an effective opening scene for a International is going to open in our town
3 Having lived in England for three years, film. We were then asked to come up with later this year. I would like to submit my
I am able to speak English fluently. our own ideas for a film and create a application for the post of receptionist.
script for the first five minutes of it. We I am currently employed as a receptionist
Page 192 chose to write something in which our in Hotel Garden View in Belleview Heights.
EXAM FOCUS main character is stranded on a desert In this position, I have developed skills
island. relating to customer service, such as clear
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH In addition to the classes, we were also communication and dealing with difficult
PART 4 invited to presentations that were taking situations. I am punctual, friendly and calm
1 to take such a place at the institute. I remember one under pressure. I have enjoyed my three
2 who managed to solve particularly good one where the director years at Hotel Garden View but feel I am
3 came up with was talking about a film she had made now ready to move into a larger hotel with
about her childhood. This got me thinking an international clientele.
4 had difficulty getting/finding
about doing something on family life and If I am appointed, I would be keen to
5 was an increase in
how this has changed over the years. receive training in dealing with customers
6 took up cooking at
Without realising it, I had actually done the from different countries, such as how to
Page 193 ground work for the next assignment, greet them and any topics that should be
which was to produce a short film about a avoided. I’d also like to improve my
LISTENING PART 2 topic of our choice. This gave me the computer skills, particularly working with
1 colleague chance to work with professional actors, spreadsheets. I am available to attend an
2 camera equipment which I really enjoyed. One of my course interview at your convenience.
3 space travel mates worked with a couple of celebrities I look forward to hearing from you.
4 script for her short film who she met through one
Yours faithfully,
of the instructors on the course.
5 family life Stephen
One of the main benefits of the course
6 (professional) actors
for me was learning from the
7 communication skills experience of the tutors and presenters.
8 health and safety
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Page 194 Ricardo: I have extensive experience in PROGRESS CHECK 5
managing social media pages in my last
REAL WORLD two positions. At AB Associates, I am
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Exercise 1 responsible for the general management Exercise 1
Suggested answer: of our five social media sites, making sure 1 compulsory for students to wear
People who work in the financial district of that they reflect the key USPs of our 2 don’t have to bring
a city including stockbrokers, investors, products. Prior to this, I worked at Brighter 3 are not allowed to smoke
lawyers and consultants Together as an assistant social media
4 are not / aren’t supposed to buy
manager, working with the team to
Exercise 2 5 advisable for guests to arrive
develop engaging content.
1 Salary – B Recruiter: Speaking of teams, what do Exercise 2
2 Working hours – B and C you think makes a good team member?
1 managed
3 Location – A and C Ricardo: In my opinion, the
2 be able
4 Work benefits – C characteristics of a good team member
3 enable
5 Language skills – A and B are reliability and flexibility. It’s important
that you can be trusted by your colleagues 4 unable
6 Type of contract – B 5 could
and solve problems as and when they
7 Closing date – C arise. 6 able to
8 Essential skills and experience – A Recruiter: What do you think the main 7 capable
9 Desirable skills and experience – B challenges of the job will be?
Exercise 3
Exercise 4 Ricardo: One challenge that I would
expect to face in the role would be dealing 1 C
Suggested answer: with the large number of comments from 2 B
Ricardo might be applying for a job as a users when we post messages on our 3 B
social media manager social media pages. It’s vital that we 4 D
manage this well to ensure that our 5 A
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customers are happy.
Exercise 5 6 C
Recruiter: What skills do you have that
1 DOB will help you succeed in this role? Exercise 4
2 Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree Ricardo: Personally, I believe that I am 1 as
3 Present well-organised, diligent and have a can-do 2 like
4 Ensure attitude. I take great pride in my work and
3 as
5 up-to-date ensure that it’s of the best possible
4 as
standard.
6 Extensive 5 like
Recruiter: OK, let’s talk about your
7 Excellent, Exceptional 6 as
goals for the future. Where do you see
8 References are available upon request. yourself in five years’ time? 7 like
Exercise 6 Ricardo: That’s a good question. I’m 8 like
really excited by this position at the
1 Why did you apply for this role? Page 197
company because in five years, it is my
2 What experience do you have in this ambition to become a valued and Exercise 5
field? respected employee. I am looking to 1 should have bought
3 What do you think makes a good team further my skills as a social media 2 we needn’t have brought
member? manager and take on more managerial
3 shouldn’t have spent
4 What do you think the main challenges responsibilities and even take the lead on
of the job will be? 4 he didn’t have/need to have
some bigger projects.
5 What skills do you have that will help 5 I didn’t need to buy
Recruiter: Finally, what are your salary
you succeed in this role? expectations? Exercise 6
6 Where do you see yourself in five years’ Ricardo: I would be happy to consider
1 They created a huge marketing
time? an offer in the region of thirty to thirty-five
campaign to promote their new line
7 What are your salary expectations? thousand Euros. I think that would be a fair
of shoes.
reflection of the work I’ll be doing.
Track 100 2 You don’t need to purchase an extra
Recruiter: Thank you very much,
ticket as my friend can no longer
Recruiter: Good morning, Ricardo. Ricardo. That’s the end of the interview.
make it.
Ricardo: Good morning. We’ll now move onto …
3 The two leaders are trying to promote
Recruiter: Thanks for coming along to commerce between their countries.
Exercise 7
the interview today. Tell me, why did you
1 innovative 4 A lot of websites deliberately increase
apply for this role?
the price of holidays during the school
Ricardo: Well, the reputation of the 2 Prior
holidays.
company was certainly a factor. I’ve been 3 characteristics
5 There seems to be a lot of jealousy in
really impressed with the innovative work 4 face
the fashion industry these days.
that the company has been doing in 5 can-do attitude
6 I recently won two tickets for a luxury
recent years. 6 ambition spa weekend in an online auction.
Recruiter: What experience do you 7 further 7 They have installed a ramp outside the
have in this field? 8 region shop to increase accessibility for
wheelchair users.

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8 Initially, most people rejected the plans 4 We all feel thirsty, because as usual we 3 f
to build a new shopping centre in the have not been drinking / have not 4 b
town. drunk enough during training. 5 e
5 She has known him since he was a 6 a
Exercise 7 small child.
1 get back to 6 It has been snowing heavily all morning Exercise 4
2 hired and as a result the roads are slippery 1 to buy
3 surge now. 2 carrying
4 employees 3 taking
5 to make … redundant COMPARATIVES AND
4 to stay
6 looking into SUPERLATIVES 5 Analysing
7 headquarters Exercise 1 6 paying
8 to set up 1 worst
2 more often Page 208
Exercise 8
3 most complicated UNIT 2
1 Under no circumstances must you talk in
4 most memorable THE PASSIVE
the exam.
5 cheapest
2 Since I had already seen the film, Exercise 1
6 more irregular
I decided not to go with them. 1 The safe in my room was opened by a
3 What I really like about my job is the Exercise 2 member of the hotel staff.
salary. 2 Lots of bargains can be found on the
1 His ambition has always been greater
4 Waiting in the meeting room was the than his brother’s. market.
head of the organisation. 3 Tickets for the event can be bought
2 Her analysis of the financial situation
5 Going to the presentation was was as accurate as the report in the online.
something I’m really happy I did. magazine. 4 It was thought that children were to
3 The lecturer is less available to her blame for the damage to the trees.
GRAMMAR REFERENCE students since she started work on her 5 My phone was taken out of my jacket
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STARTER 4 His skills are not developing as fast as 6 The winter tyres on my car have been
people predicted. replaced.
THE PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
5 My interest in the project is considerably
AND CONTINUOUS greater now than it was at the
Exercise 2
Exercise 1 beginning. 1 A
1 have / ’ve been preparing; have / ’ve 6 My motivation is not quite as high as I 2 C
not finished have / ’ve you been doing would ideally want. 3 C
2 have you been doing 7 There are slightly fewer people living in 4 B
3 have / ’ve been looking; have they the town than ten years ago. 5 C
been working 8 It’s considerably more exhausting to 6 A
4 have / ’ve not completed; have/’ve travel by car than by train.
been chilling
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5 have / ’ve been doing; have/’ve USED TO, GET / BE USED TO
damaged UNIT 1 Exercise 1
6 have / ’ve been GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES 1 didn’t use to enjoy
7 has / ’s become Exercise 1 2 didn’t use to do
8 have / ’ve been changing 3 used to spend
1 He decided to make a high offer
Exercise 2 2 Correct 4 used to own
1 Correct 3 They persuaded me to apply 5 Did he use to keep
2 I have finally learnt 4 Correct 6 didn’t use to like
3 he has been eating 5 Can I remind you not to drive
Exercise 2
4 Correct 6 The lawyers advised him to say
1 used to tour
5 Correct Exercise 2 2 I used to work / I worked in a steel
6 They have been browsing factory
1 to speak
7 I have been going 3 she used to enjoy / she enjoyed
2 following
riding
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4 I used to live in New York State
Exercise 3 4 celebrating
5 Correct
5 taking up
1 Scientists have discovered vaccines to 6 Correct
cure many fatal illnesses. 6 watching
2 He has not put his recent qualifications 7 to do Exercise 3
on his CV yet. Exercise 3 1 is used to
3 Wake up! You have been sleeping for 2 to get used to
1 d
over two hours now. 3 I’m not used to
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4 to get used to 4 I usually reject any advice from my 5 in
5 am getting used to doctor. / I usually reject advice from 6 on
6 get used to my doctor.
5 Correct Exercise 2
Page 210 6 extremely valuable works of art 1 at the backdoor
UNIT 3 2 in the queue
Exercise 2 3 in the world
ZERO, FIRST AND SECOND 1 coffee 4 Correct
CONDITIONAL 2 any 5 Correct
Exercise 1 3 cardboard; paper 6 on that cruise ship
1 will get 4 was
2 get 5 equipment; is Exercise 3
3 are 6 damage 1 on
4 takes 2 on
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5 If
6 won’t win UNIT 4 4 at
ARTICLES 5 in; on
Exercise 2 6 at
Exercise 1
1 is; will have to
2 were; would buy 1 a; the Page 217
2 the; the; a; the
3 come; will see UNIT 6
4 had; wouldn’t be 3 an; the; the
4 the RELATIVE PRONOUNS AND
5 study; will pass
5 The RELATIVE CLAUSES
6 would buy; won
6 a; the Exercise 1
Exercise 3 1 which
Exercise 2
1 if the neighbours stopped having 2 whose
parties 1 the 3 which
2 We’ll hire a car 2 the; the; the 4 where
3 Correct 3 The; the 5 who
4 I won’t either 4 The; the; the; the 6 who
5 We definitely won’t cancel the beach 5 a
party, unless it pours with rain. / 6 –;– Exercise 2
We definitely will cancel the beach 1 that/which
party, if it pours with rain. Page 215
2 where
6 Correct UNIT 5 3 that/why
Page 211 PAST PERFECT SIMPLE AND 4 that/who
CONTINUOUS 5 that/who
GIVING ADVICE 6 whose
Exercise 1
Exercise 1
1 had / ’d been waiting Page 218
1 recommend speaking
2 had / ’d been cheating
2 ought to get UNIT 7
3 had / ’d built
3 might want to find
4 had / ’d handed WISH, IF ONLY, HOPE
4 had better send Exercise 1
5 had / ’d already put
5 Make sure you take 1 had
6 had / ’d picked up
6 I would delete 2 could
Exercise 2 3 would stop
Exercise 2
1 had not / hadn’t ordered 4 would start
1 ought to
2 had / ’d committed 5 weighed
2 don’t
3 had / ’d fallen 6 didn’t keep
3 might not
4 had / ’d been riding
4 Why not Exercise 2
5 had / ’d been watching
5 Make sure 1 He wishes he had chosen
6 had / ’d lived
Page 212 2 I hope you make lots of money
Page 216 3 Correct
UNIT 4 UNIT 6 4 He hopes to get a job
COUNTABLE AND PREPOSITIONS 5 We all hope you managed /
UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS manage to get a visa
Exercise 1 Exercise 1 6 Correct
1 suitable accommodation 1 on
2 charged us extra for our luggage 2 at
3 Pollution caused by plastic 3 in
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Page 219 UNIT 9 ADJECTIVES WITH –ING AND
THIRD CONDITIONAL AND FUTURE FORMS (WILL, BE -ED
MIXED CONDITIONALS GOING TO) Exercise 1
Exercise 1 Exercise 1 1 fascinated
1 C 1 are going to order 2 irritated
2 C 2 Are you going to see/watch 3 amusing
3 C 3 am going to apply 4 exhausted
4 A 4 are going to see/watch 5 tired; depressed
5 B 5 are going to visit 6 disgusting
6 B 6 am going to write Exercise 2
Exercise 2 Exercise 2 1 appealing
1 hadn’t arrived; wouldn’t have missed 1 is unlikely that Martin will 2 fascinating
2 had gone; wouldn’t have woken up 2 are bound to discover 3 involved
3 had enrolled; might have got 3 are going to stay 4 astonishing
4 had been; would have learned 4 is little prospect 5 dissatisfied
5 hadn’t gone; would never have met 6 irritating
6 would have caught; had had Page 223 7 disgusting
FUTURE PERFECT, FUTURE 8 prejudiced
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CONTINUOUS Page 226
UNIT 8 Exercise 1
DIRECT AND INDIRECT OBJECTS UNIT 11
1 have stopped
Exercise 1 2 be sitting REPORTED SPEECH
1 I’ve just bought a new computer for my 3 be coming Exercise 1
brother. 4 have had 1 worked
2 I lent my new phone to my friend and 5 watching 2 was having
she broke it. 6 have finished 3 had never done
3 They offered the role of assistant to her 4 had got; had eaten
at the company. Exercise 2 5 would ring
4 I ordered the new Taylor Swift album 1 will have been driving 6 could; couldn’t
for my wife. 2 will have been
5 I made a cake for my sister for her 3 will have been living Exercise 2
birthday. 4 I will have worked 1 A
6 I will bring some flowers to/for her 5 will have reached 2 A
when I visit next week 6 will have retired 3 B
7 I found a new dress for her in the end- 7 will have been cooking 4 B
of-season sales. 5 A
8 will you have been studying
8 I would like to show the photographs to 6 A
9 will have known
them from our honeymoon.
10 will have earned
Exercise 3
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Page 224 1 he had given him clear instructions
MODALS OF SPECULATION AND about what to do the previous day.
UNIT 10
DEDUCTION 2 they had discovered her missing sports
Exercise 1
CAUSATIVES gear in the washing machine that
Exercise 1 morning.
1 couldn’t have been
1 had/got 3 what project he was working on the
2 can’t be
2 had/got following day.
3 might/may/could have gone
3 have/get 4 his essay was extremely confusing.
4 must be revising
4 had/got 5 what she had done the previous day.
5 might have handed
5 had/have had/are having 6 had noticed any of his belongings
6 might/may/could be there.
6 got
Exercise 2 Page 228
Exercise 2
1 must have grown
2 must have left 1 made me sit UNIT 12
3 can’t be at home 2 my sister to come EXPRESSING OBLIGATION AND
4 Correct 3 help me to find PERMISSION
5 must have gone off 4 let me finish Exercise 1
6 Correct 5 ten people to like
1 have to
7 must have forgotten 6 made us queue
2 must
7 my children to do
3 must
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4 supposed to
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6 ought 5 should have listened Exercise 4
7 can 6 didn’t have to 1 sentence 1
7 didn’t have to 2 sentences 3, 6
Exercise 2
8 He shouldn’t have used his phone 3 sentences 4, 8
1 You are not allowed to park
2 Correct Exercise 2 Page 235
3 Correct 1 needn’t have updated Exercise 5
4 I needn’t have done 2 should have gone 1 B. It makes general statements to
5 Correct 3 didn’t need to take / need not have introduce the topic and the arguments
6 Correct taken which will be developed in the essay.)
7 he was recognised 4 shouldn’t have shouted 2 C. It sums up arguments on both sides,
and expresses a personal opinion.)
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UNIT 14 Exercise 6
UNIT 12
1 as
EXPRESSING ABILITY ADDING EMPHASIS AND
2 in my opinion
Exercise 1 FRONTING 3 In addition to this
1 Could Exercise 1 4 Firstly
2 couldn’t 1 Since I don’t eat meat, I will choose the 5 such as
3 can vegetarian option.
6 To sum up
4 wasn’t able 2 Passing my driving test is something that
7 On the other hand
5 can’t I’m really happy I did.
8 as a result
6 can’t 3 Why she had received the letter, Amy
didn’t know. Exercise 9
Exercise 2 4 In the corner of the room was a small, Model answer
1 I wasn’t able to dark object. Cycling is becoming a very popular way of
2 fortunately I was able to 5 It was only when Sarah got home that getting around cities nowadays, and a lot
3 I am afraid I can’t accept it she realised she had left her phone at of big cities have cycle schemes which allow
4 Correct work. people to use public bikes. But there are
5 Correct 6 When she was going to receive her advantages and disadvantages to bikes as
results, Julie didn’t know. a form of city transport.
6 He was able to / managed to
run On the one hand, cycling is good for your
Exercise 2
health. It provides good exercise, and can
Page 230 1 Saturday was the day that Stephanie help you to lose weight and keep fit. It is
went to visit her friend also cheap, because if you have your own
UNIT 13 2 It was David who had problems with his bike, it does not cost you anything to travel
LIKE AND AS car last week. around the city. A third advantage is that
Exercise 1 3 The cinema is where I spend most of my cycling is good for the environment,
1 as a dental receptionist pocket money. because it does not cause any pollution.
2 he looks like a professional player 4 The reason why Mark went to the On the other hand, cycling on busy streets
dentist was to have a tooth removed. can be dangerous. Car and lorry drivers do
3 As far as I can tell
5 It was Alison who won the competition not always notice cyclists, especially when it
4 such as onion soup is dark, and this can lead to accidents.
and received two tickets to a music
5 Correct festival. On balance, I would say that cycling is an
6 As she stole a bottle of perfume 6 The reason why I signed up to private excellent form of transport in cities during
English classes was to improve my the day and when the weather is nice.
Exercise 2
reading skills. However, when it is dark or the weather is
1 as; as bad, I think that buses and trains are a
2 like WRITING BANK better option.
3 as Page 234
4 as Page 236
5 like
ESSAY EMAIL / LETTER
6 as; as Exercise 1
Exercise 1
Question: Will environmental problems be
Page 231 You should write an email to a friend, Jo.
worse in 20 years?
You should write about your new home,
UNIT 13 Ideas: pollution, climate change and your things there are to do in the city and your
own idea new friends.
SHOULDN’T HAVE / NEEDN’T
HAVE / DIDN’T NEED TO / Exercise 2 Exercise 2
DIDN’T HAVE TO It includes the extra idea of a growing Yes, it answers all the questions in Jo’s
population. email. The tone is informal.
Exercise 1
1 didn’t have to Exercise 3 Exercise 3
2 have eaten Ideas 1, 3, 4, 6, 8 1 false
3 I needn’t have brought
2 true
4 should have arrived
3 true

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4 false Page 238 Exercise 10
5 true REVIEW Model answer
6 false Playa de Oro
Exercise 1
Last summer, I spent a week with my family
Exercise 4 You should write a review of a film you
in a holiday resort called Playa de Oro in
Sentences 2, 5, 6 and 8. They are suitable have seen. You should say what it is about,
the south of Spain. This is a popular tourist
because they are formal. say why you did or didn’t enjoy it, and say
area, but we were keen to choose a quiet
whether you think other people will enjoy
resort where we could just relax on the
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beach or by the pool.
Exercise 5 English-language magazine.
The resort had some positive points. The
1 Dear Ms Copeland Exercise 2 apartment buildings were attractive, and
2 in response to 1 yes our apartment was spacious and well-
3 currently equipped. The resort had two swimming
2 yes
4 would be interested in working pools, and both were extremely clean and
3 anyone except young children well-maintained. The staff were also
5 studied different aspects of 4 informal and friendly incredibly friendly and helpful.
6 was employed
Exercise 3 However, we were disappointed to find
7 gained some experience as that our resort was surrounded by several
8 customer satisfaction Plan A is better. Each paragraph has a other, much bigger resorts. The beach was
9 I would be grateful if you would clear topic and gives the reader useful and therefore absolutely packed with people
10 I look forward to hearing from you. helpful information; it starts with a general every day, and it was almost impossible to
introduction with factual information; it find a place to sit. Even worse, the advert
Exercise 7 gives good points and problems about the said that the resort was peaceful, but in
1 It was great to hear from you. website/product; it ends with a clear fact there were two nightclubs nearby
recommendation. Plan B contains which were open every night until four
2 Why don’t you come and …
information that is not relevant for the o’clock in the morning! We hardly slept,
3 It would be a good idea reader, e.g. the writer needed a new
4 I would be able to help and came home exhausted.
tablet, how the writer found the website;
5 Could you give me some information This resort might be OK if you want a
the third heading is not appropriate, as the
week-long party, but my advice is to avoid
6 I look forward to hearing from you. focus should be the product you bought,
it if you want a peaceful, relaxing holiday.
not games that you play; it doesn’t end
Exercise 9 with a clear recommendation. Page 240
Model answer
Dear Ms Simpson,
Page 239 ARTICLE
I am writing in response to your job Exercise 4 Exercise 1
advertisement, which appeared in the 1 incredibly You should write an article about your
Weekly News last week. 2 ridiculously hobby. You should say what it is, when
I am interested in applying for the job of 3 rather you started doing it, and why you enjoy it.
receptionist at your hotel this summer. This People will read your article in an English-
4 brilliantly
role interests me particularly because I am language magazine.
5 extremely
a very friendly and outgoing person, and I
6 very Exercise 2
would enjoy meeting guests and helping
them feel welcome. As I am currently 7 absolutely 1 yes
studying English, it would also be a good 8 really 2 four
opportunity for me to practise using the 3 one
Exercise 5
language. 4 informal
I have experience of working as a hotel 1 c
receptionist, as I spent last summer working 2 f Exercise 3
in a hotel in Ireland. I am therefore used to 3 a B is the best. The title is interesting and
taking reservations, helping guests check 4 e makes the reader think. The first sentence
in and check out and dealing with 5 d is a question which engages the reader
problems they may have. I am cheerful 6 b and makes them think for themselves
and hardworking, and I understand the about Mandela’s achievements.
importance of providing good customer Exercise 6
service. I am also a good team worker, Exercise 4
1 spite
which I know is a very important quality 1 d
2 though
for working in a busy hotel. I have a good 2 e
3 despite
level of English, and I am able to 3 a
communicate well in the language. 4 Although
I hope you will consider me for this role, 5 However Page 241
and I look forward to hearing from you. Exercise 5
Exercise 8
Lisa Bianchi
1 than 1 fascinated by
2 disappointing 2 packed
3 will 3 huge
4 miss 4 freezing
5 using 5 terrifying
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Exercise 6 Page 243 SPEAKING BANK
2 I like is Exercise 5 Page 244
3 that really surprised me was Introduction: C. It explains the aim
4 I will never forget is
PART 1
accurately and uses formal language. (A is
5 I noticed was too informal; B is not accurate, as the Exercise 3
report does not discuss disadvantages.) 1 a
Exercise 7 Conclusion: A. It gives a clear 2 c
1 For recommendation and uses formal 3 e
2 in language. (B is too informal; C does not 4 a
3 as give a clear recommendation.) 5 b
4 which 6 d
Exercise 6
5 tell 7 d
1 is often recommended
6 What 8 c
2 is considered to be
9 e
Exercise 10 3 is expected
10 b
Model answer 4 has been suggested
A healthy life is a happy life 5 are recommended Exercise 4
Can you be happy if you’re not fit and Yes, she does.
Exercise 8
healthy? For me, the answer to this
question is definitely no, and keeping fit 1 The aim of this report Track 101
and healthy is an important part of life. 2 In addition to this Examiner: What do you like about your
Firstly, a good diet is vital if you want to 3 college. Moreover, the ones home town?
maintain a healthy life. This means eating 4 I have no hesitation in recommending Sofia: Well, I’m from Milan, in the north
plenty of fruit and vegetables, and 5 All things considered, the of Italy. It’s a big city, and I enjoy living
avoiding foods high in fat and sugar. It 6 In conclusion, there because there’s always lots to do, like
can be difficult to achieve this if you eat going to the cinema or music concerts.
out in restaurants, where portions tend to Exercise 10 There are also a lot of young people there,
be large and the food is often rich. Model answer so I like that as well.
However, it is possible to maintain a Introduction Examiner: What do you enjoy doing in
balanced diet if you make careful choices. your free time?
The aim of this report is to look at the
The second important part of a healthy shops in a popular shopping centre in Sofia: Well, I’m quite a sporty person, so
lifestyle is exercise. There are obviously Oxford and make recommendations for I do a lot of exercise. For example, I go to
hundreds of different ways to exercise, additions. the gym two or three times a week, and I
from running and hiking to playing play tennis. I also enjoy spending time with
Green Cross Shopping Centre
football and tennis, but in my opinion, the my friends.
most important thing is to find a form of Green Cross is a large and popular
shopping centre near the city centre. It has Examiner: Which country would you
exercise that you enjoy. After all, no one
nearly 150 shops as well as several cafés most like to visit?
can motivate themselves to do something
every week if it isn’t fun! and restaurants. Sofia: I would love to go to Australia.
Popular shops The reason for this is that I like hot weather
By eating sensibly and doing regular
The most popular shops are the large and I love going to the beach. The
exercise, it is possible for anyone to
clothes shops, especially those selling well- beaches in Australia look amazing. I also
improve their health, and remember –
known brands of clothing. A lot of these think the way of life in Australia is quite
healthier people are happier people!
shops offer significant discounts throughout relaxed – having barbecues and things like
Page 242 the year, which makes them popular with that, so I think I’d enjoy that.
shoppers who are searching for bargains. Examiner: Which subject did you most
REPORT The more exclusive stores offer additional enjoy when you were at school?
Exercise 1 services such as fashion advice, which Sofia: Could you repeat that, please?
The report is for the group leader of some makes them attractive to customers who Examiner: Yes. Which subject did you
English-speaking students. The report are looking for something special. most enjoy when you were at school?
should include: the best time of year to visit Recommendations for improvements Sofia: That was definitely geography,
your city, interesting places to visit and the Some smaller independent shops would be because I’m really interested in different
best way to travel around the city. a good addition. There are very few of countries, and I love learning about how
these at present, and they would offer people live in other parts of the world.
Exercise 2
shoppers a good alternative to the big I had a very good geography teacher at
Yes, it covers all the points in the input. High Street names. school too, and I think he made the subject
Conclusion very interesting.
Exercise 3
To sum up, Green Cross is a busy and
1 c Page 245
successful shopping centre, which already
2 a has plenty of popular shops. It could be Exercise 5
3 b improved by having some smaller stores 1 past
offering more unusual alternatives to the 2 present
Exercise 4
standard brands. 3 future
B. The information is relevant to the topic
of the report and uses personal experience 4 present
to support the recommendation. 5 future
6 past

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Exercise 6 about your partner’s photographs. 7 h
1 C Tania, it’s your turn first. Here are your 8 g
2 A photographs. They show people on
holiday. I’d like you to compare the Track 105
3 B
photographs and say why you think the Narrator: 1
4 B people chose these holidays.
5 C Tania: It looks as if they’re on a walking
Tania: Both pictures show people on holiday.
6 A holiday, but they’re different kinds of Narrator: 2
holidays. The people in the first photo are
Exercise 7 Tania: They’re probably doing some
in the countryside, whereas the second
adding extra information: also, as well, sightseeing.
photo shows a big city. It looks as if the
plus, too people in the first photo are on a walking Narrator: 3
giving a reason: because, the reason for holiday, because they’ve got backpacks Tania: They seem to be up in a tower.
this is that and a map. On the other hand, the other Narrator: 4
giving an example: for example, for people are probably doing some Tania: They look happy and relaxed.
instance, like, such as sightseeing. They seem to be up in a tower, Narrator: 5
and they’re taking a selfie. Another Tania: I think they might be lost.
Exercise 8 difference is that the people in the city look
Narrator: 6
1 The reason for this is that happy and relaxed, whereas the people in
Tania: They must enjoy walking.
2 too the countryside look worried. I think they
might be lost. They don’t look as happy as Narrator: 7
3 because
the people on the city break. I think the Tania: Maybe they chose this holiday
4 like
people in the first photo must enjoy because they enjoy being in the
5 For instance countryside.
walking. Maybe they chose this holiday
6 also because they enjoy being in the Narrator: 8
countryside. I think the people in the Tania: I guess they probably chose to
Track 102
second photo enjoy city life, so I guess they visit this city because there are lots of
Examiner: In what ways do you think probably chose to visit this city because interesting things to see.
you will use English in the future? there are lots of interesting things to see.
Dan: I think I’ll use English for my job in Exercise 7
the future. The reason for this is that I want Exercise 5 Speaker 1 – B
to work for an international company, so 1 Both Speaker 2 – D
probably everyone will speak English to 2 different Speaker 3 – A
each other. I’ll probably use it for travelling 3 whereas
too, because I’d like to travel and visit lots Track 106
4 other
of different countries.
5 difference Narrator: Speaker 1
Examiner: What do you usually do on
6 as Student 1: These two photos both show
your birthday?
people cooking food. I prefer the first
Dan: I usually see my family on my Track 104 photo because it shows a dad cooking
birthday because they like to wish me a
Narrator: 1 with his children. I think they might be
happy birthday and they might have
Tania: Both pictures show people on making a cake or something. He looks
presents for me. Then in the evening I
holiday. very happy, and the children are both
usually get together with some friends and
looking very serious, so I guess they’re
do something, like go for a meal together. Narrator: 2
concentrating on what they’re doing.
Examiner: What kind of music do you Tania: They’re different kinds of holidays.
I think that when they eat the cake, they
enjoy listening to? Narrator: 3 will all feel very proud that they made it
Dan: I really enjoy R&B music. For Tania: The people in the first photo are in together. I think it’s really nice for parents
instance I like American singers like the countryside, whereas the second photo to spend time in this way with their
Rihanna. I’m also keen on classical music shows a big city. children. The second photo shows a chef in
because I find it very relaxing. Narrator: 4 a restaurant.
Tania: On the other hand, the other Narrator: Speaker 2
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people are probably doing some Student 2: Both photos show people
PART 2 sightseeing. preparing food. The first photo shows a
Exercise 3 Narrator: 5 dad cooking with his children, whereas the
The topic is holidays. You have to say why Tania: Another difference is that the second photo shows a professional chef
the people have chosen these holidays. people in the city look happy and relaxed. cooking in a restaurant. The main
Narrator: 6 difference between the two photos is that
Page 247 Tania: They don’t look as happy as the the dad is cooking for pleasure, whereas
Exercise 4 people on the city break. the chef is cooking because it’s his job.
The dad probably only cooks from time to
Yes, for both photographs. time. On the other hand, the chef probably
Exercise 6
1 c cooks every day. The people in both
Track 103
photos look quite happy, although the
Examiner: In this part of the test I’m 2 e
children look a bit serious. The chef looks
going to give each of you two 3 a as if he enjoys his work, but I think it’s
photographs. I’d like you to talk about your 4 f much more fun when you’re cooking just
photographs on your own for about a 5 b for pleasure, rather than cooking as a job.
minute, and also to answer a question 6 d

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I think the professional chef must get very Paul: Shall we start with tennis courts? Exercise 6
hot sometimes, and he might get a bit fed This sounds like a good idea. A lot of Pair 1 – C
up with his job sometimes, because chefs people like playing tennis. Pair 2 – A
often have to work late at night. I would Eva: I can see what you mean, but not Pair 3 – B
prefer to just cook at home, for fun, or to everyone likes tennis, and a lot of people
cook meals for my friends. go on holiday to relax, so they perhaps Track 110
Narrator: 3 don’t want to do sport. I think a swimming
Narrator: Pair 1
Student 3: The first photo shows a dad pool might be a better idea, because
people of all ages can use a swimming Student 1: Shall we talk about the
with his children. I think they’re at home,
pool. Do you agree? swimming pool first? I think …
and they’re making a cake together. The
dad is smiling and he’s looking very relaxed Paul: Yes, you’re right. I hadn’t thought Student 2: Yes, I think the swimming
and happy. The two children look a bit about that. I agree that a swimming pool’s pool is a very good idea because most
serious, but I’m sure they’re looking forward a good idea because people like to sit by it people enjoy …
to eating the cake. Personally, I love making even if they don’t swim. … What do you Student 1: I agree. Everyone loves
cakes at home. The second photo shows a think about the idea of reduced prices? I swimming when the weather’s hot, so …
chef in a restaurant. He’s cooking a big pan think that would make a difference. Student 2: But I don’t think that tennis
of something, but I can’t see what it is. He Eva: Yes, that’s true. There are so many courts are a very good idea because most
looks like he is concentrating on what he is hotels to choose from, and people usually people …
doing, so I think he is taking a lot of care look at the price and try to find a bargain. Student 1: But I think a lot of people like
with the food he’s preparing. I wouldn’t like But I’m not sure that price is enough on its playing tennis!
to be a professional chef because I think it’s own because people are often happy to Narrator: Pair 2
very hard work! pay a bit more money for a hotel with Student 3: I think that entertainment
better facilities. would be a great idea. Do you agree?
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Paul: Yes, I agree. I think evening Student 4: Yes. For example, there
Exercise 8 entertainment might be a good idea, could be films for children to watch, and
Track 107 though. That’s a bit different, too, because maybe shows later in the evening. Children
not many hotels offer it. always love watching films, especially with
Student: Both photos show people
Eva: Yes, and it would be good if they their friends, and I think older people like
working, but their jobs are very different.
offered entertainment for children too, not watching shows, like comedy shows, for
The first photo shows two factory workers,
just adults. example.
making a car, whereas the second photo
shows a doctor treating a child. The Paul: Yes, I completely agree with you. Student 3: Yes, that’s a good idea.
factory workers might be quite bored. Do you think that having an award- Or maybe live music in the restaurant.
I guess this kind of work is quite boring winning chef would attract customers? I think that might be popular, because most
because you probably do the same thing Eva: Yes, I do. Everyone loves good food, restaurants don’t have live music.
all day, whereas a doctor’s job changes all but a lot of hotels don’t have very good Student 4: Yes. I think that
the time. I think the doctor’s job is quite restaurants. They could also open the entertainment would definitely attract more
sociable, whereas the people in the first restaurant to everyone, but offer cheaper guests, especially if people don’t have to
photo are working with a piece of prices for guests. pay for it. Not many hotels offer
machinery rather than with people. I think Paul: That’s a good idea. I think that entertainment, do they?
that in both jobs the people have a lot of would definitely encourage more people to Student 3: No, so it would make this
responsibility. I think the factory job must stay at the hotel. hotel a bit different, and I think people
be difficult because you have to would choose it for that reason.
concentrate a lot, to make sure you do it Page 251 Student 4: OK, shall we quickly talk
properly, but it isn’t very interesting. I think Exercise 5 about the other ideas?
the doctor’s job is more difficult because Yes, they do. Narrator: Pair 3
sometimes you see people who are very ill, Student 5: Well, personally I think that
which might be upsetting. Track 109 reduced prices would be a very good idea
Page 250 Examiner: Now you have about a because price is the most important thing
minute to decide which idea would be best for a lot of people. I also think that evening
PART 3 for the hotel. entertainment would be popular with
Exercise 3 Eva: So, what do you think would be best guests, and that would attract people.
You have to discuss how the different ideas for the hotel? Student 6: I would say that an award-
might attract more guests to a hotel. There Paul: I’d suggest either the swimming winning chef would be a good idea,
are five prompts to discuss. pool or the evening entertainment. Both because it would improve the experience
those things are easy for people to see that people have in the hotel. I also think a
Exercise 4 when they look on the website, and I think swimming pool would attract more guests
They discuss all the prompts. Yes, they both they would both be popular with guests. because most people enjoy swimming,
express their opinions. Eva: Well, I think everyone enjoys a especially in the summer.
swimming pool, especially children and Student 5: But I don’t believe that tennis
Track 108 young people. But on the other hand, most courts would be very popular because
Examiner: Now, I’d like you to talk people only use a swimming pool in the only a small number of people play tennis,
about something together for about two summer, whereas evening entertainment and they don’t always want to play when
minutes. I’d like you to imagine that a hotel can continue all year, and, like we said, they’re on holiday.
wants to attract more guests. Here are they could offer different entertainment for
Exercise 7
some ideas they’re thinking about. Talk to different ages.
each other about why these ideas would Paul: That’s true, so shall we choose the 1 b
attract more guests to the hotel. evening entertainment? 2 e
Eva: Yes, let’s go for that.
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3 a Narrator: 7 Student 1: Yes, that’s true. On the other
4 c Student 1: Yes, that’s true, but on other hand, we might spend less, which might be
5 d hand, entertainment would also be a good thing!
popular. Student 2: Yes, maybe. … I’m not sure
Track 111 about a washing machine. Do you think
Exercise 10 people could live without it?
Narrator: 1
Student 1: It might be a good idea to a 2 and 4 Student 1: Well, it wouldn’t be very
offer reduced prices. b 5 convenient to be without a washing
Narrator: 2 machine, but I think it would be OK.
Track 114 People could wash their clothes by hand.
Student 2: Perhaps they should have a
Narrator: 1 It would take more time than using a
swimming pool.
Student 1: I’d suggest either the washing machine, but it would be possible.
Narrator: 3
swimming pool or the evening Student 2: Yes, I think you’re right.
Student 1: Tennis courts sound like a
entertainment.
good idea. Exercise 12
Narrator: 2
Narrator: 4 Track 116
Student 2: Are you OK with that?
Student 2: They could offer
Narrator: 3 Examiner: Now you have about a
entertainment for children, too.
Student 1: My choice would be the minute to decide which thing people would
Narrator: 5
reduced prices. find it the most difficult to live without.
Student 1: I would say that an award-
Narrator: 4 Student 1: So, which thing do you think
winning chef would be a good idea.
Student 2: So, shall we choose the people would find it the most difficult to
Exercise 8 evening entertainment? live without?
Narrator: 5 Student 2: Well, for me it’s definitely the
1 Do
bank card or the mobile phone. I think
2 do Student 1: Yes, let’s go for that.
people use both these things a lot, and life
3 Would would be very difficult without them. What
Exercise 11
4 Do do you think?
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Student 1: Yes, I agree with you. I think
Track 112 Examiner: Now, I’d like you to talk the car and washing machine are nice to
Narrator: 1 about something together for about two have, but I don’t think people rely on them
Student 1: Do you agree? minutes. I’d like you to imagine that some as much every day. And a laptop is
Narrator: 2 people are discussing modern technology. important, but only for work, whereas a
Here are things that some people say it bank card and mobile phone are
Student 2: What do you think about the
would be difficult to live without. Talk to important for work and social life.
idea of a swimming pool?
each other about why it would be difficult Student 2: Yes, that’s true. Which would
Narrator: 3
to live without these things. you choose between those two?
Student 1: Would you agree with that?
Student 1: Shall we start with the mobile Student 1: Probably the phone, because
Narrator: 4 phone? I definitely couldn’t live without my I think people spend so much time on their
Student 2: Do you think that’s true? phone, and I think most people would phones, they would find it very difficult to
agree. What do you think? be without it.
Exercise 9
Student 2: I agree. We use our phones Student 2: OK, so shall we choose a
1 think for everything now – keeping in touch with mobile phone?
2 that’s friends, using the internet, finding
Student 1: Yes, let’s go for that.
3 right information, taking photos. I think people
4 agree depend on mobile phones more than they Page 252
5 mean, better do on laptops, for example.
Student 1: I can see what you mean, PART 4
6 sure
but people use laptops for work, so they’re Exercise 3
7 but
also very important. People who travel for Yes, they do.
Track 113 their jobs would find it very difficult to
manage without a laptop. Exercise 4
Narrator: 1
Student 2: Yes, you’re right. I hadn’t B
Student 1: I think so too.
thought about that. What do you think
Narrator: 2 Track 117
about a car? I think maybe people who live
Student 2: Yes, that’s true. in cities could probably live without a car. Examiner: Alex, some people say that
Narrator: 3 Student 1: Yes, that’s true, although a travel is bad for the environment. Do you
Student 1: Yes, you’re right. car is much more important for people agree?
Narrator: 4 who live in the countryside. But most Alex: Yes, I do, because I think that when
Student 2: I agree with you. people live in cities, so a car is probably people travel they use fuel, for example in
Narrator: 5 less important to them. I think people might a plane or a car, and that’s very bad for
Student 1: I can see what you mean, find it very difficult to live without a bank the environment. They also create a lot of
but I think a swimming pool might be a card. Do you agree? rubbish, for example if they have a picnic
better idea. Student 2: Yes, I think so too. We’re on the beach, and that’s bad for the
Narrator: 6 used to paying for everything with our environment too.
cards, and it would be really annoying if Examiner: What do you think, Nicola?
Student 2: I’m not sure about that.
we had to have money to pay for
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Nicola: Well, I agree with Alex that Examiner: What do you think about Another thing is to teach children about
travel can be bad for the environment, but this, Pablo? why healthy food is important. I think
on the other hand, I’d say that you can be Pablo: Sorry, what did you say? Were schools should do all of these things.
a responsible tourist. For example, I prefer you talking about tourism? Narrator: Student 3
to travel by train because it’s better for the Examiner: Is it better to exercise alone
environment, and I never leave rubbish. Exercise 6 or with other people?
So I think it’s possible to travel in a way Student 1: Why? Sofia: Well, on the one hand, I think
that isn’t bad for the environment. Student 2: Where? maybe it’s better to exercise alone if you
Examiner: OK. Alex, what do you think Student 3: When? are serious about getting fit, so you can
young people can learn by going really focus on your own fitness. But on the
travelling? Track 119 other hand, I think it’s probably more fun
Alex: Oh, I think they can learn a lot. Narrator: Student 1 to exercise with other people, in a class or
For example, they can learn about other Examiner: Do you like eating in in a team sport. So, I think this is
cultures and ways of life, and they can also restaurants? probably better.
see some of the problems that exist in
Nicola: Yes, I really enjoy eating in Exercise 9
other parts of the world. I think that
restaurants. One reason is that I’m not a
travelling is very good for young people. Track 121
very good cook, so the food is much better
Examiner: What do you think about in restaurants. Also, I think it’s difficult to Examiner: Some people say that there
this, Nicola? relax and enjoy food if you have to will be no shops in 20 years because
Nicola: I completely agree with Alex, prepare it and then clean up afterwards. people will buy everything online. Do you
and I also think that young people can So, I prefer to eat in restaurants if I can. agree?
benefit personally by becoming more Narrator: Student 2 Alex: Well, online shopping is definitely
independent when they go travelling.
Examiner: Do you think people should very popular nowadays, and a lot of
For example, when you’re travelling you
try to eat food that is produced locally? people prefer it because it’s quick, and it’s
might have to deal with some difficult
Alex: Yes, I think it’s important to eat often cheaper than buying things in a shop.
situations, and if you do this successfully,
food that’s produced locally. For example, Also, it’s much easier to look on five
it can give you a lot of confidence.
where I live, the farmers grow a lot of different websites than to visit five different
Exercise 5 different kinds of fruit and vegetables, and shops. But on the other hand, I think people
I think the people who live there should try will always want to see and touch some
Pair 1 – D
to eat this food, to support the farmers. things before they buy them, especially if
Pair 2 – A the things are expensive, so I think there will
Narrator: Student 3
Pair 3 – B probably always be shops.
Examiner: Some people think that
advertising junk food should be banned on Examiner: Are there advantages to
Track 118
TV. Do you agree? living in the countryside rather than a
Narrator: Pair 1 big city?
Bruno: Well, junk food is obviously bad
Examiner: Tania, what places are Nicola: Yes, I think there are some
for people, especially children, and I
popular for holidays in your country? advantages to living in the countryside,
definitely think that advertising it should be
Tania: Well, there are a lot of beaches in banned early in the evening, when especially for children. The countryside is
my country which are very popular for children might be watching TV. For me, it safer than a city, so children can have more
holidays, for local people and for people isn’t so bad later in the evening, because I freedom to ride their bikes, for example. But
from other countries. There are also don’t think that advertising has such a big I think that for teenagers and young adults
Peter: Everyone wants to go to the influence on adults. the countryside is boring because there are
beach in the summer! For example in my no cinemas or concerts, or anything like
country … Exercise 8 that. So I’d prefer to be in a city.
Narrator: Pair 2 Student 1 – C Examiner: Why do you think that so
Examiner: Bruno, what is the advantage Student 2 – A many people dream of becoming a
of going on holiday with friends, rather celebrity?
Student 3 – B
than with family? Marina: That’s a good question. It’s true
Bruno: I think it’s definitely more fun to Track 120 that a lot of people, especially young
go on holiday with your friends. people, would love to be a famous music
Narrator: Student 1
Examiner: OK. Sofia, what do you think star or sports star. I think they probably like
Examiner: Which are the most popular
is the advantage of going on holiday with the idea of being very rich and having a
sports in your country?
friends, rather than with family? big house and expensive clothes. And they
Peter: Well, sport is very popular in my like the idea that everyone looks up to them.
Sofia: I agree with Bruno. I prefer to go country, and a lot of people play sport or But I suspect they don’t think about the
on holiday with friends. I don’t like going watch it on TV. I think the most popular disadvantages of being famous.
on holiday with my family. sport is probably football because when
Examiner: How do you think people
Narrator: Pair 3 there’s a big match, for example if our
benefit from going on holiday?
Examiner: Marina, some people say national team is playing, nearly everybody
Pablo: I think the main benefit is that you
that tourism is bad for an area. What do watches the game.
can relax on holiday and forget about work
you think? Narrator: Student 2
and exams, and all the things that are
Marina: Well, I agree in some ways, Examiner: What could schools do to worrying you. Another big advantage is
because tourism can cause pollution and it encourage healthy eating habits? that you can travel to other places and see
can also make places very crowded. For Tania: Well, that’s a very interesting how people live there. I think that can help
example, if a beach is full of tourists, it isn’t question. Let me see. I would say that they people to understand different cultures and
much fun for local people. But, on the could sell healthy snacks, and of course think more about their own culture. For me,
other hand, tourism brings money into an they could serve healthy food at lunch time. that’s a big advantage of going on holiday.
area, and that’s very good for it.

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