First Certificate in English Preparatory Course - Unit 10

GRAMMAR: INVERSION

Complete the sentences:

1. As soon as we have sat down to start eating somebody's phone rings.
No __________________________________________________________________________________.
2. You shouldn't stick your head out of the window while the train is moving.
On __________________________________________________________________________________.
3. Children must not be left unattended under any circumstances.
Under no __________________________________________________________________________________.
4. We rarely sit down as a family to eat dinner together.
Rarely __________________________________________________________________________________.
5. He would never play in front of a live audience again.
Never __________________________________________________________________________________.
6. You will not be allowed to enter the auditorium under any circumstances once the play
has started.
Under __________________________________________________________________________________.

LISTENING PRACTICE

WRITING

Identify the type of text of each extract:

Behavioural Change
Our modern life often poses us a question what is acceptable in terms of behaviour
considering the fast pace at which modern society changes. Besides, the shift
towards the cult of individuality has been obvious for the past years. (...)

Childhood Book
One of my favourite childhood books is the Six Bullerby Children written by Astrid
Lindergren, a famous Swedish author. The story is set in a three-farm remote village
of Bullerby in Sweden. (...)

Jobs Fair
Introduction: Last weekend there was a Jobs Fair in the Town Hall. Over 100 different
international companies and organisations had stands giving information about the
careers they can offer to young people. There were many people on each stand to
answer questions and to give advice and there was also a wealth of promotional
literature available. (...)

Long-distance Travel
The Scottish writer, Robert Louis Stevenson, used to say that he travelled not to go
anywhere but to go. In other words he loved travelling for its own sake. Although I
enjoy being at a new destination, I agree that the journey there can be the most
exciting and rewarding part of any holiday. (...)

To whom it may concern,

I am writing in response to your request for recommendation of books to be added to
your reading list on the theme of The Triumph of the Human Spirit. (...)

Antonio and I
Its amazing how small steps in time can lead to decisions that affect your whole life.
Im reminded of this whenever I look back at my university trip to England one
summer. Id only just met Antonio, but I felt so alive with him. (...)

SPEAKING