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Unit 7: Intermediate Upper
Unit 7: Intermediate Upper
Unit 7: Intermediate Upper
UNIT 7
LESSON 1
(c l a i m)
(r e p o r t)
(a d v i s e)
(d e n y)
(h o p e)
(a g r e e)
(e x p l a i n)
(t e a s e)
Erik: Did you hear that Jan has been fired? He doesn't work here any more.
Erik: Well, Lynne w (warned) him last month about his taking time off sick, and
being late. But he didn't come to work on Monday or Tuesday. When she asked
him about it, he am (admitted) that he hadn't been ill, he just couldn't be
bothered to come to work.
Sasha: Oh no!
Erik: He p (promised) not to do it again, but it was too late. Yesterday morning,
Lynne t (told) Jan that he had to leave. Jan s (said) that he was really sorry, and
asked for a second chance. But Lynne r (replied) that he had already had a
second chance. So he packed up his things and left.
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Example: Liam: 'I saw Sara at the station this morning.' (mention)
Liam mentioned that he had seen Sara at the station that morning.
(Hattie complained about the food being cold and too expensive.)
(Hattie complained that the food was cold and too expensive.)
Zara: 'Shall we go for a coffee after the lecture?' (suggest) L (Zara suggested going for
a coffee after the lecture.)
Example: Liam: 'I saw Sara at the station this morning.' (mention)
Liam mentioned that he had seen Sara at the station that morning.
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The marketing team: 'We should launch three new products next year.' (propose)
(The marketing team proposed launching three new products the following year.)
(The marketing team proposed that we should launch three new products the following
year.)
Positive:
Negative:
Not assigned: greedy (Negative), clever (Positive), psychopathic (Negative), revengeful
(Negative), funny (Positive), focused (Positive), nasty (Negative), cruel (Negative),
sinister (Negative), jokey (Positive
There's something odd about Marco. I find him a bit (creepy). (creep)
What I really enjoyed about this horror movie is that the main character was
so (unpredictable). You never knew what he would do next. (predict)
Chelsey has felt (resentful) towards me ever since I started going out with her ex-
boyfriend. (resent)
The villain in this book is really (sadistic). He enjoys seeing people suffer. (sadist)
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It is believed the criminal was (insane) when he committed the murder. (sanity)
Members of the public should not approach the man, who is armed and (dangerous).
(danger)
There's no need to be so (secretive). I promise I won't tell anyone. (secret)
According to the book, the boy grew into a villain because he had an (unstable)
childhood. (stable)
That guy is (crazy)! I've never seen anyone get so angry! (craze)
Tom, stop breaking your brother's toys! Don't be so (spiteful)! (spite)
LESSON 2
The writer thinks female characters have changed a lot during the last few
decades. (FALSE)
In the past, the clothes female characters wore were very realistic. (NOT GIVEN)
The Bechdel test is named after a cartoon character. (FALSE)
There is no test to measure whether men are fairly represented in film. (NOT GIVEN)
The female characters in Spectre all appear together in one scene. (FALSE)
The author suggests that there is little justification today for why women are not fairly
portrayed in film. (TRUE)
In the early days of cinema, heroines would have (loving) and obedient personalities.
The representation of women in films is getting (better).
To pass the Bechdel test, a conversation two female characters have should not be about
a (man).
The latest Hunger Games film (passes) the Bechdel test.
(More) books and films fail the Bechdel test each year than pass it.
Film experts today should be more (aware) of the problem of female representation in
film.
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(At my school, students would wear a uniform of a grey skirt and a blue jumper.)
(There didn't use to be cycle lanes in my city.)
(My sister used to be really cruel to me when we were little.)
(When I was a student, I would never eat anything for breakfast.)
(We used to go to the cinema every Saturday morning when I was young.)
(When my great-grandfather was a boy, he would walk 5km to school.)
Serena:Yes, I saw her first thing this morning. She didn't look well. She was pale and
seemed very tired.
Serena:Well, she's not here now, so she (must have left). (must, leave) But she (can't
have told)Mr Hill, because he's looking for her. (not can, tell) He wants that sales report.
It's due today.
Dean:Oh, she (can't have emailed) it to him yet. (not can, email)
Serena:She (must have finished) it, though. (must, finish) She's been working on it for
weeks and she washere until 9pm last night finishing it.
Serena:I'll have a look on her desk. She (might have printed) it out already, to give to
Mr Hill. (might, print)
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There are three police cars outside my office. (They might have found that murderer.)
I had to fire a member of staff yesterday. (That can't have been easy for you.)
I wore one brown shoe and one black shoe to an interview. That must have been
embarrassing!)
Tina and Barney are late. (They may have missed their train.)
I'm sure I saw a ghost last night. (You must have been terrified!)
I bought my girlfriend a diamond necklace for her birthday. (That can't have been
cheap!)
(u n t h r e a t e n i n g)
(g e n t l e)
(s e x y)
(a g g r e s s i v e)
(l o v i n g)
(d a n g e r o u s)
(e x c i t i n g)
(i n n o c e n t)
(s e d u c t i v e)
(m a s c u l i n e)
(u n t r u s t w o r t h y)
(s w e e t)
(g o r g e o u s)
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The problem with action films is that many of the female characters are almost i
(invisible).
They had arrested the wrong person. It was a (case) of mistaken identity.
Are you going to give the waitress a (tip)? She's worked really hard.
Jennifer was in a terrible (jam). She couldn't see a way to escape.
Toby is big and strong, but he's no (match) for Anne's speed and agility.
Since they won the lottery, they've lived in the (lap) of luxury.
Please wait in the (study). I'll come and find you there.
We've received a huge (volume) of complaints about sexism in this film.
LESSON 3
Listening (1)
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Listening (2)
Gemma: It's not my cup of tea, actually. It's too dark. The photographer seems to like
taking very dark
Leo: Yes, it (does seem that way). But surely you're impressed by the locations.
Look at this one,
in the middle of nowhere. It (must have taken) some time and effort to travel
there,
Gemma: Yeah, (I guess). But why have everything in black and white? It's so dreary!
Leo: I see your point. I think some of these photos (could work well) in colour
too. But it would
change the whole atmosphere, wouldn't it? (I'm pretty sure) the photographer
wanted to
Gemma: Maybe, but I prefer something a bit more colourful and optimistic.
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H: Yes, but you ' (couldn't) have it in your flat. It's too big.
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UNIT 8
LESSON 1
Since she goes swimming four times a week, (Mona is very fit.)
As a result of watching that hospital documentary, (I decided to become a doctor.)
I wanted to earn some extra money (so I took on a weekend job.)
Stella was so hungry that (she ate five sandwiches.)
I wanted to share my news with my friends, I (so I posted it on Facebook.)
It was such a huge discount (that I just had to buy it.)
Stewart speaks three languages (because) he lives in the UK, his father is Mexican and
his mother is Italian.
(As) a result of years of hard work, Jeff passed all his exams.
I was (so) tired this morning that I fell asleep at my desk.
We had such a terrible meal (that) we complained to the manager.
I found the lecture really funny, (so) I burst out laughing.
(Since) not everyone wants to join the gym for a year, you can also choose from
monthly or quarterly subscriptions.
(s a u n t e r)
(l i m p)
(s t r i d e)
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(t i p t o e)
(s h u f f l e)
(m a r c h)
(s t r o l l)
(s t a g g e r)
(s t u m b l e)
LESSON 2
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We’re saving as much money as we can (in order to go on holiday in the summer.)
I’m leaving home now so (as not to miss the train.)
We are relocating with the purpose of (having a bigger office.)
I run three times a week (in order to stay fit.)
I’m getting up early (to go swimming before work.)
The charity collects old clothes with the purpose of . (raising money for the homeless.)
We're opening 12 new shops next year (so) (as) (to) serve our customers better.
Robyn's booking her tickets (to) go on holiday.
I've booked my first lesson with the instructor (with) (the) (purpose) of learning to
drive.
All the workers must wear helmets (so) (as) (to) protect them from injury.
I go to bed at 10.30pm (in) (order) (to) get enough sleep.
I'm learning Spanish (to) improve my career chances.
Vocabulary – Collocations
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LESSON 3
Listening (1)
Harry last saw his identity card in his bag. (NO INFORMATION)
Harry needs to have his identity card in order to vote. (TRUE)
Harry does not have a passport. (FALSE)
Harry needs to show his identity card when he leaves
the UK. (FALSE)
It will cost a lot of money to replace the identity card. (NO INFORMATION)
The Hong Kong flag contains red and white. (TRUE)
Listening (2)
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(Finally, a third reason to have free healthcare for all is that it makes society more equal,
and therefore happier.)
(And so in this short presentation I have suggested three reasons why healthcare should
be free to all. I believe healthcare is a basic human right and should be available to
everyone, rich or poor.)
(Thank you very much for your attention.)
(I'd be happy to answer questions.)
(In spite of the fact that we’re foreigners , our neighbours make us feel very welcome.)
(Although my grandparents are from Spain , I don’t speak Spanish.)
(Despite the fact that you lied to me , I’m going to give you another chance.)
(While it is true that Tim was once in prison , today he is a very trustworthy man.)
(Despite being very intelligent , Max decided not to go to university.)
(Even though I passed all my exams , I couldn’t find a good job.)
(Although) we're best friends, we don't always share all our secrets.
Despite the (fact) that the job pays more money, I still don't want to take it.
While it is (true) that I enjoy spending my money, I never get into debt.
In (spite) of running all the way to the train station, Tina still missed the train.
(Even) though I love chocolate, I can't eat more than a couple of pieces.
(Despite) being a bit lonely, Ryan is enjoying working overseas.
In (spite) of the fact that you're a good friend, I don't want to share my flat with you.
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