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Workbook U4 PDF
Workbook U4 PDF
Vocabulary
Society Phrasal verbs
1 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of 3 Complete the phrasal verbs in the sentences with
the words in the box. the correct forms of suitable verbs. Use one word in
each gap.
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1 The police officer told the man to
1 Every neighbourhood needs a centre over his gun.
where residents can meet to discuss important local 2 Shops selling cupcakes are up
issues. everywhere.
2 Britain is a(n) and the king or queen 3 If you up against problems filling in
is its head. the form, Ill help.
3 The UK has a(n) of over 63,000,000 4 Weve decided to up a tapas bar.
people. 5 Lets up a sign to say were open.
4 Home is decreasing and more and 6 The protesters off for London early
more people rent their homes instead. in the morning.
5 is unacceptable and every person
has the right to live freely. 4 PLUS Match 15 with AE and fill in the missing
phrasal verbs to complete the sentences.
2 PLUS Complete the dialogue with society words 1 Were of our old house
from this unit. next week,
Jorge: What happens in Britain when people dont have 2 Dad the money he won,
a job? 3 Where did that building
Clara: Well, Britain has got a (1) w from?
s , so when people cant find 4 If you your own business,
suitable (2) e , they receive 5 If you dont the keys now,
money from the state.
A It wasnt there last year.
Jorge: And what about when people get sick? Do they
have to pay to see a doctor? B youll have to work very hard.
Clara: No, of course not. Most doctors and nurses C so Im putting everything in boxes.
are (3) c s in D Ill have to take them from you.
Britain, so the state pays them, not the patient. E so I can afford to go on holiday.
In fact, (4) h is free for everyone
on the National Health Service. So, all UK 5 PLUS Complete the second sentence so that it has
(5) c can get medical treatment the same meaning as the first. Use the word in bold.
without paying. 1 Rea had a few problems when she started her new job.
Jorge: I imagine they pay through (6) t , Rea a few
though. problems when she started her new job. (against)
Clara: Thats right. 2 Those new apartments were built in 2012.
The system The builders those
works by new apartments in 2012. (put)
taxing people 3 What time do you leave for work in the morning?
so that What time do you
everyone in the morning? (off)
benefits. 4 Did you give everyone a food box?
Did you the food
boxes with everyone? (out)
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the case will be dismissed. (providing)
3 If you agree to the rules, you can join the commune.
You can join the commune In many countries, if parents dont send their
to the rules. (as) children to school, they (1)
end up in court. But what happens if a child
4 Theres no way the police will come if we call them. (2) adapt to school?
The police we call them. Wouldnt it be better for such children if they
(even) (3) go to school
5 They wont arrest you unless youve committed a crime. and were taught at home? They would
(4) spend more time on
They wont arrest you a their studies and learn according to their own
crime. (not) needs if they (5) receive
lessons at home. In the UK, if people have children
of school age, they (6) provide
Conditionals them with suitable education. However, the parents
(7) decide whether they will send
3 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the them to school or teach them at home.
verbs in bold.
1 If the government was serious about fighting poverty,
nobody (be) poor today.
2 If you (not commit) 6 PLUS Translate the sentences into your language.
such a serious crime, they wouldnt have sent you to prison. 1 If you saw the crime, you must tell the police.
3 In our neighbourhood, if anybody ever
(need) help, we all give it to them. 2 We can change our society if we try hard.
4 If you pay the fine, you
(not go) to court. 3 In some countries, citizens have to vote if theres
5 If people hadnt protested, they an election.
(not change) the law.
6 If I (be) you, Id do some volunteer work. 4 If youd applied for the job, you might have got it.
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A: I think the photo that shows the poverty gap best is the one B
of the well-dressed woman whos loaded with shopping
walking past the man begging with his two young children.
(1) ?
B: Yes, (2) ,
but I also think the photo with the slum housing in the
foreground and luxury skyscrapers in the background shows the
gap just as clearly.
A: (3) the
first one is more effective, though, because it shows people
living in the same place, but who lead extremely different lives. 1 Compare and contrast the two pictures.
B: (4) that How important are these places to a local
the poverty gap affects large numbers of people, and not just community?
one or two unfortunate people, though. 2 What other facilities are necessary in a
A: I know where youre coming from, but in my opinion, seeing community? Why?
people makes a greater impression.
6 Work in groups of three. Student A
B: Youve got a point there. So (5) will ask Student B one of the questions
the first photo then. below and then ask Student C for his or her
opinion. Swap roles for each question.
3 Write a dialogue between Javi and Julia discussing ideas
for how volunteers can help their local community, and 1 Are there any changes or improvements
deciding which idea is best. Practise your dialogue. youd like to make to your community?
Why? / Why not?
Javi:
2 Would you prefer to live in a close-knit
Julia:
community or in a large city? Why?
Javi:
3 Is vandalism tolerated where you live?
Julia: Why? / Why not?
Javi: 4 What can be done to deal with underage
Julia: drinking?
Javi: 5 What do you think is a fair punishment for
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