Unit 1 Lesson 1

Grammar – Present perfect vs past simple

Details:
He started (start) driving when he was 18. 
She has not cleaned (hasn't cleaned) (not clean) her flat for weeks. It smells awful! 
Martin? He isn't here anymore. He left (leave) the office twenty minutes ago. 
I bought (buy) a new pair of trousers yesterday. 
You have spent (spend) two hours chatting on the Internet. I think it's time to have a break. 
Have you ever been (ever be) to an English-speaking country? 
I have not had (not have) time to read your email yet but I will read it later today. 
Did you watch (watch) the game last night? What an incredible last ten minutes!

Grammar – Infinitive of purpose

Details:
The mother spoke softly in order not to wake the baby.
He sprayed insect repellent on himself in order not to get bitten by mosquitoes.
The young couple took a trip to the mountains for a nice weekend break.
The husband bought a cake for his wife's birthday party.
They donated 40 euros to Greenpeace to help preserve oceans and forests.
The child started crying in order to get attention from his mother.
This knife is for cutting bread and that one is for cutting meat.

Grammar – Reflexive pronouns

Details:
My niece is only four years old but she knows how to dress herself without help.
I taught myself how to play the guitar.
Look at yourself in the mirror. You can't go to our friends' wedding dressed like that!
Mr Robinson is the only teacher in the whole school that can laugh at himself.
The father told the children to behave themselves.
Oops! I think I've cut myself.
We've bought ourselves some bread, ham and cheese to make sandwiches for the trip.
I hope I have enough money to go to New Zealand one day. The flight itself costs 1,600 dollars.

Vocabulary – Words connected with water

Details:
SAVE
SPLASH
SWUM
FORMULA
BOIL
SHOWERS
SANK
TAP
Unit 1 Lesson 2
Grammar – Modal verbs
Details:
You ought to eat 5 pieces of fruit every day.
You must wear a seat belt during take-off when you travel by plane.
I was feeling so sick yesterday that I couldn't eat anything.
It's very late. You shouldn't be making all that noise.
I can play the guitar very well but I'm a terrible singer.
Can we talk later? I'm in a hurry. I must go now.
There is plenty of fruit in the fridge. We don't have to buy any.
I can (could) speak German a few years ago but I have forgotten it now.
You mustn't bring any food or drink in the language lab.
I have to be at the meeting at 9 o'clock. I think I'm going to take a taxi.

Reading – Drowning
Details:
Victims… drown more quickly in fresh water.
When drowning, victims… can't control their actions.

When drowning, victims… don't usually call out for help.

Once they are in the water… lifeguards shouldn't take immediate action.

Listening – Florida Water Paradise (1)

Details:
There is a new water ride this season. TRUE
If the weather is bad some attractions may close. TRUE
Parking is free. FALSE
You have to pay to use the lockers. TRUE
You can bring your own food or drink into the park. FALSE

Listening – Florida Water Paradise (2)

Details:
Teenagers and grown-ups can catch a (wave) at the massive pool.
There is a giant 100 ft slide.
There is a 15 percent discount for season passes bought today.
You can bring your own (beach) towel or buy one at the shop.
If you want to come in and out of the park, get your (hand) stamped.

Unit 1 Lesson 3
Dialogue – Asking for information (1)
Details:
Good morning. Can I help you? Yes, I'm visiting the area and I'd like some information on
interesting things to see and do near here. 
Could you tell me more about it? Well, the 36 columns of this Memorial represent the States
in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death and... 
Do me a favour. Go to the store and get a few things for dinner tonight. Sure. Just write a
shopping list for me.

Would you mind lending me your phone?

I'm afraid the battery has just run out. 
I wonder if you have concessions for students.
We do. The guided tour is half price.

Dialogue – Asking for information (2)

Details:
Good morning, Broadstairs Public Library. Can I help you?
Yes, I'm here for a couple of weeks and I was wondering if I could get a library card to
borrow books from the library?
I'm afraid you have to be a resident to get a library card but non-residents may also
borrow books by paying a £20 deposit which we return when you leave.
That's fine, then.
Is there anything else I can help you with?
Yes, I wondered if could bring my laptop in to do some work. Do you have Wifi?
Yes, we do and it's free. Just ask for the password at the front desk.
Just one more thing. What are your opening hours?
We're open from 9 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sundays.

Vocabulary – Water sports and equipment

Details:
aqua walking: weights
kitesurfing: board
canoeing: paddle
scuba diving: breathing apparatus
snorkelling: wet suit
swimming: goggles
windsurfing: board

Vocabulary – Nouns from verbs

Details:

end: ending

begin beginning
:

live: life

lose: loss

die: die (death)
Vocabulary – Verbs with un-
Details:
We're finally home! Time to unpack (unkapc) now. 
The woman got a little electric shock when she tried to unplug (plgunu) the fridge. 
I think this is the wrong key. It won't unlock (lokcun) the door. 
It's Friday evening! The perfect time to uncork (krocnu) a nice bottle of wine. 
The passengers started to unfasten (tsfanenu) their seat belts once the plane landed. 
What are you waiting for? Come on! Unwrap (pranUw) your birthday presents now! 
The Chief Inspector gave the order to enter the building and untie (nutei) the prisoners. 
Did you unload (lodaun) the washing machine? Yes, I did. Look! I found: a twenty-pound note!

Vocabulary – Say and Tell
Details:
WHEN YOU SAY NOTHING AT ALL. RONAN KEATING.
ONLY TIME WILL TELL.MIKE OLDFIELD.
SAY YES. BEYONCE.
TELL ME A JOKE. CO-OP BOB.
TELL THE TRUTH. OTTIS REDDING.
HARD TO SAY I'M SORRY. CHICAGO.
SOMETHING TO SAY.STEVIE WONDER.
TELL ME SOMETHING I DON'T KNOW. SELENA GOMEZ.

Vocabulary – Could
Details:
The Internet connection is down.
You could try unplugging the router for a few seconds and then plugging it in again. 
It could snow today.
Look at the clouds in the sky. 
Could I please open the window?
It's so hot I can't breathe.

Could you possibly drive me to the station on Sunday?

I have an early morning train to catch. 
The fog is really thick.
There is a severe storm warning for the area. (Our flight could be delayed.) 
The concert could be cancelled.
Our flight could be delayed. (There is a severe storm warning for the area.)

Vocabulary – Networking
Details:
A social networking site
Mark this tweet as a favourite
A Facebook timeline
Post a comment
Upload a video.
Unit 2 Lesson 1
Grammar – Adverbs of frequency
Details:

Greg's TV viewing habits

sports news sitcoms films game shows cartoons

100% 90% 70% 50% 20% 0%

He often watches sitcoms.

He always watches sports.

He almost always watches the news.

He usually watches films.

He hardly ever watches game shows.

He never watches cartoons.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of tend  to.

He tend to (tends to) watch sports and news.

He tend to (doesn't tend to) watch game shows or

cartoons.

Grammar – Used to
Details:
Pau Gasol didn't use to (used to) play for Los Angeles Lakers. He was one of the best players
there ever. 
Did you use to go skiing when you lived in Austria? 
They used to (didn't use to) argue so much years ago. I think they might get divorced soon. 
My best friend didn't use to like golf but she loves playing it now. 
I used to smoke but I gave it up a few years ago. 
Did you use to (Didn't you use to) go out with Pam Wilson? Guess what! She's just got
engaged to Phil! 
Gangnam Style is playing on the radio! I used to know how to dance to it. I was so good at it
too! 
Didn't you use to (Did you use to) like vegetables when you were a child?

Vocabulary – TV genres
Details:
The Simpsons, Family Guy, The Flintstones cartoon
Planet Earth, 60 Minutes, Frontline reality show (documentary)
Get Gorgeous, Clean House, How do I look? makeover show
Wheel of Fortune, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Jeopardy! game show
America's Next Top Model, Dancing with the Stars, Big Brother soap opera (reality show)
Eastenders, Ugly Betty, Neighbours sitcom (soap opera)
Friends, The Big Bang Theory, How I met your mother documentary (sitcom)

Vocabulary – Words that go with drama, show, programme.

Details:
cookery / quiz / travel show
news / history / nature programme
costume / political drama

Vocabulary – Look at vs watch

Details:
Did you watch last night's match? What an amazing game that was!
You should look at Dave's photos on Facebook. They're hilarious!
It was cold and windy outside so we decided to stay in and watch a film.
People in the 80's used to watch a lot of video clips.
The painting you're looking at is Picasso's Girl  before  a  mirror.
He stood up and looked at the view of the city.
There's nothing good to watch on TV. I think I'm heading for the pub.

Vocabulary – Adjectives
Details:

a(n popular belief, program, opinion

)

a(n leading (shocking) announcement, experience, video

)

a pleasant atmosphere, town, surprise

a(n pleasant (leading) role, member, actor

)

a(n glamorous life, personality, party

)

a(n ordinary life, person, conversation

)

a(n glamorous (abandoned) car, idea, cat

)

Unit 2 Lesson 2
Grammar – Present perfect continuous
Details:
How long have you been learning English? 
I've been having (I've had) this car since 2001 and it has never broken down. 
A: You look great, Tom!
B: Thanks! I've been doing a lot of exercise lately. 
A: Have you seen Still  Alice?
B: Not yet, but I know it's supposed to be a cool film. 
We've known each other since we met in our first year of university. 
Sorry I'm a bit late. I hope you haven't been waiting for a long time. 
You've studied (You've been studying) for two hours. Don't you think you need to take a
break? 
I've always been wanting (I've always wanted) to play the guitar and join a band.

Grammar – For and since
Details:
They've been married for 25 years.
I've been doing grammar exercises for the last 20 minutes.
We haven't eaten anything since we had breakfast this morning.
She's been sick since Tuesday.
I've had this bike for about a month.
He's been playing for Inter Milan since 2013.

Grammar – had better

Details:
The plane's about to take off. Turn off your mobile phone.
You'd better turn off your mobile phone (You'd better turn off your mobile phone.) 
It's very cold outside. I think you should wear a jacket.
You'd better should wear a jacket. (You'd better wear a jacket.) 
You haven't been feeling well for three days now. It would be a good thing to go to the doctor's.
You'd better be a good thing to go to the doctor's. (You'd better go to the doctor's.) 
If I were you, I wouldn't order another drink. You have had too many.
You'd better had too many. (You'd better stop drinking now.) 
There's a red flag. Don't swim in the sea.
You'd better swim in the sea. (You'd better not swim in the sea.)

Listening – Sports round-up (1)

Details:
What was the final score in the first match? Chelsea 2 Swansea 2
What was the final score in the second match? Manchester United 0 Tottenham
1 (Manchester United 1 Tottenham 0)

Which of the following is incorrect? Wales won the match against Ireland.

Jazz Carling won: nine medals in Kazan. (one medal in Kazan.)

Heather Watson lost her game: in two sets.

Listening – Sports round-up (2)

Details:
Which of the following teams wasn’t playing at home? Ireland
Which of the following did not have an easy game? Manchester United

Who didn’t play a full game? Heather Watson (Thibau Courtois)

Which sport didn’t we hear about in the news? swimming (skiing)

Reading – Cilla Black (1)

Details:
cloakroom place in a theatre or club where people can leave their coats or jackets
spotted seen
a flop not successful at all
struggled became successful again (had a difficult time)
stage name artistic name
a duet a song sung by two singers
focused on was mostly interested in
took off had a difficult time (became successful again)
host presenter

Reading – Cilla Black (2)

Details:
Cilla Black was very fond of her first performance with The Beatles. FALSE
Cilla Black's artistic name came from an error in a newspaper. TRUE
Cilla Black was a very popular singer in the 70s. FALSE
Tom Jones was the host for the first episode of Cilla. TRUE (FALSE)
Cilla didn't appear on television much in the early 80s. TRUE

Unit 2 Lesson 3
Dialogue – TV talk
Details:

What's up? on

Nothing much. Just the news.

What canal is it on? channel

It's on Sky One.

Do you matter if I switch over? change (mind)

Not at all. Go ahead.

Can you do the volume down a bit, please? It's too loud. turn

Sure.
Would you stop do that, please? It's very annoying! doing

I'm sorry.

Would you mind be quiet? I'm trying to study. do (being)

You shouldn't be in the living room then. Why don't you go to your bedroom?

Dialogue – TV talk: requests and responses

Details:
What's on?
Nothing much. Football, as usual.
Do you mind if I stich (witch) over? Let's watch something else.
Go ahead.
Where's the remote control?
Here it is.
Inside Out's on on Sky 1. That's a cool animation film.
It is. Let's watch it then. Turn up (urn) the volume up a bit.

Vocabulary – Un- and im-
Details:

Not popular: unpopular

Not perfect imperfect

Not possible: impossible

Not pleasant: unpleasant

Not polite: impolite

Not important: unimportant

Not partial: impartial

Not personal: impersonal

Not kind: unkind

Not tidy: Untidy

Vocabulary – Used to vs get used to

Details:
I never got used to commuting to work when I lived in the US. 
He used to be a footballer but he's retired now. 
Sheila used to have (get) bad marks when she was at school but she's a good university
student now. 
Paul used to like (buy) lots of meat but he's a vegetarian now and he doesn't eat it anymore. 
If you move to England, you'll have to get used to driving on the left. 
Winters in Norway are long but you will soon get used to living there. 
I didn't use to buy (like) cricket but I do now. 
I don't think I would get used to getting (having) dinner at 9 or 10 at night if I lived in Spain.

Vocabulary – Verbs of the senses

Details:
The laptop is working fine but it smells like something inside is burning.
A day trip to the beach? It sounds like a good plan to me!
There was a lot of turbulence on the flight and it looked (seemed) never-ending.
This soup tastes nasty! It’s so salty!
She could feel a nice breeze as she opened the window.
Those strawberry cakes sound (look) delicious. We should buy one.

Vocabulary – Phrasal verbs: turn

Details:
Could you turn the volume down, please? That music's too loud!
Time to turn down (off) the lights and go to bed.
She turned the engine on and drove off.
Who turned on (up) the heating? It's boiling in here!
It got really hot inside so they turned the air conditioning off (on).
Would you mind turning the air conditioning up (down) a bit? I'm freezing.
Turn the volume up. I love this song!
The electrician turned off the electricity and fixed the light switch.