1 VOCABULARY EXTRA

UPPER INTERMEDIATE UNIT 1 Word building: nouns

1.1 Personality
4 Complete the sentences with the noun
form of an adjective in the box.
1 Complete each sentence with a word. The first letter in each word
entretiene enojo ansiedad
amusing angry anxious awkward
incomodo

is given. creative disappointing fascinated

1 Andrew’s fixed my laptop. It’s a good job he’s a computer spontaneous
g eek .
1 You could see the disappointment on
2 Finlay’s not very sociable. He likes to k eep himself to his face when he didn’t achieve his
himself. predicted grade.
3 I can’t get anything done first thing. I’m not a morning 2 I suffer from N
axiety when
person. I’m put in a new or strange situation.
4 Susan’s just decided to go to Peru next week. She’s 3 I have a fascination with trains.
spontaneous like that. I think rail engineering is incredible.
5 I’m going out with my classmates tonight. They’re a good 4 I’m not good with spontaneity .
l augh . I like to plan everything in detail.
6 Yoshiro will be a great party host. He’s a real p eople 5 I hope I get on with my new in-laws
person. and there’s no awkwardness
7 She’s very practical. She’s probably the most down-to- between us when we meet.
e arth person I know. 6 You need creativity to be a
8 I’d describe Michael as witty because he’s both good artist.
funny and clever. 7 I felt a lot of anger aer our
2 Underline the correct alternatives.
fight, but I’ve calmed down now.
8 To our amusement , the teacher
1 Alexandra’s flexible/eccentric/cautious. She wears a huge hat told a joke at the end of class.
with a feather.
texto
2 Mubarak’s definitely trustworthy/sympathetic/outgoing. He loves 5 Complete the sentences with the
meeting new people. correct form of the words in brackets.
3 You always know that Simon means what he says. He’s genuine/ 1 I must prepare (prepare) for
mean/cautious like that. that speech I have to give.
4 Andrew never takes risks. He’s so naive/cautious/moody. 2 I enjoyed watching Angela’s
5 I’m sympathetic/mean/flexible about when we meet. I don’t have reaction (react) to her
any plans this week. surprise party.
confiar
6 You can rely on Isobel. She’s totally trustworthy/moody/mean. 3 I don’t know why Doug got involved.
7 Jemma was really mean/moody/naive about my new haircut. His interference (interfere) was
She can be horrible sometimes. very unwelcome.
8 Robert didn’t say a word all night. He can be so naive/ 4 I make a regular donation
sympathetic/moody sometimes. (donate) to a local children’s charity.
E
5 I really value Simon’s involvment
(involve) with this project.
1.2 Feelings
6 I’m afraid I’m something of a
3 Change one incorrect word in each sentence.
faillure (fail) when it comes
to playing the guitar.
1 Aer he told the joke, there was a very relieved silence when no
7 You might be able to prevent
one laughed. awkward
(prevent) a cold if you take some
2 I can’t eat shellfish. They make my mouth turn. STOMACH
vitamins.
3 I was under the moon to hear about your engagement.
8 I’m still getting treatment (treat)
Congratulations! over
for my painful back.
4 I had to walk home through the park in the dark.
I was busy out of my wits. scared
5 Thank goodness I met my deadline. I’m so fascinated!
relieved

6 The first time I went on stage, I was scary like a leaf and forgot
my words. shaking

© Pearson Education Limited 2016

1 VOCABULARY EXTRA

1.3 Adverts 8 Complete the sentences with the correct form of a

word from Exercise 7.
6 Match 1–7 with the endings a)–g).
1 Don’t feel NERVOUSNESS . Your boyfriend’s
1 To join the gym, please leave a £20 non- F
parents will love you!
DISAPPOINTMENT
2 Book a month’s membership and you’ll 2 It’s a real SADNESS you didn’t pass your
receive a two- B driving test.
3 Please fill in D 3 INVESTMENT your money carefully so you
4 Don’t forget there’s a free A don’t lose it.
5 Get your first session free. Just sign G 4 CARELESSNESS around heavy machinery can lead
6 Please note that there’s limited E to injury.
7 Fees for a personal trainer are C 5 Don’t worry, he was still CONSCIOUSNESS when the
ambulance arrived.
a) trial if you want to try the facilities first.
6 Let’s try to come to an AGREEMENT as quickly
b) for-one deal. as possible.
c) negotiable. Enquire at the desk. 7 POLITENESS is an important quality. It doesn’t
d) your details on this application form. take much to say ‘please’.
e) enrolment so please register quickly. 8 I know you love both your courses, but you need
f) refundable deposit at reception. to COMMITMENT to just one.
g) up for your free trial today. 9 Rose quit last week so we’re advertising for her
REPLACEMENT .
10 Aer fiy years of work, I’m looking forward to
Focus on -ness and -ment
my RETIREMENT .
7 Complete the spidergram with the noun form of 11 I’m never comfortable speaking in front of the
the words in the box. class. I feel EMBARRASSMENT.
acordar arregglar incomodo descuidar cometer/ 12 If you want to be successful, you have to be
agree arrange awkward careless commit comprometerse WILLINGNESS to work incredibly hard.
conciente desilucionar incomodar
conscious dark disappoint embarrass invest texto 13 My best friend’s sleeping on my sofa at the
medida/medir cambiar
measure nervous polite replace retire sad moment, but it’s just a temporary ARRANGEMENT .
suave/blando dispuesto
so declaerar
state weak willing 14 Eating chocolate is a real WEAKNESS of mine.
I just can’t help myself.
-ness forman sustantivos abstractos -ment
1 11 agreement
akwardness
2 carelessness
12 arrangement
3 consciousness 13 commitment
4 darkness 14 disappointment
5 softness 15 embarrassment
material: tiempo/plata
6 nervousness 16 investment
7 sadness 17 measurement
8 18 replacement
weakness
9 willingness DISPOSICION 19 retirement

10 20 statement DECLARACION
politeness

suffixes

© Pearson Education Limited 2016

1 VOCABULARY EXTRA

Crossword 1
M

9
Y
Use the clues to complete the crossword S
with words and phrases from Unit 1.
T
2
E O
MA K M

A
3
C
H

4 5

6 7 8

10 11 12

13

14 15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

Across Down YOUR

4 not paid back, e.g. a deposit (13) NON-REFUNDABLE 1 make you feel sick (4, 4, 7) MAKE TURN STOMACH
6 enjoyable company; makes you smile (person) 2 a document containing information about a person’s
(1, 4, 5) A GOOD LAUGH character or work skills (9) REFERENCE
7 very interested (10) FASCINATED 3 a feeling of liking or wanting one thing more than
10 very frightened (6, 3, 2, 2, 4) SCARED OUT OF MY WITS another (10) PREFERENCE
FILL IN FORM
11 a feeling of excitement and worry, e.g. before 5 write personal information on a form (4, 2, 4, 7) APPLICATION
YOUR DETAILS
an exam (11) NERVOUSNESS 8 someone who knows a lot about technology (1, 8, 4)A COMPUTER
GEEK
14 something you give to help something be 9 believing things easily because you lack
successful (12) CONTRIBUTION experience (adjective) (5) NAIVE

16 someone who enjoys the company of others 12 understanding how someone feels (adjective) (11) SYMPATHETIC
(1, 6, 6) A PEOPLE PERSON 13 feel admiration for someone or something (9) IMPRESSED

18 practical and sensible (person) (4, 2, 5) DOWNEARTH

TO
15 a combination of two or more things (7) MIXTURE

20 annoyed and upset because you cannot change 17 concern (5) SCARE
WORRY
or achieve something (10) FRUSTRATED 19 experience something at no cost (4, 5) FREE TRIAL
21 something that proves who you are (14) IDENTIFICATION
22 open to discussion, e.g. a price (10) NEGOTIABLE

© Pearson Education Limited 2016