1 Grammar

What’s in a name?
✂
A A
Write the first name of … Names
1 your best female friend 1
2 one of your neighbors 2
3 a member of your family 3
4 a sports personality 4

Examples of questions:
● Who/(name)? ● have children? Tear off this section and
● How old? ● When/birthday? give it to your partner
● Where/live? ● speak English? when you have written all
● married? ● What/do? the names.
✂
B A
Write the first name of … Names
1 one of your grandparents 1
2 one of your co-workers/classmates 2
3 your best male friend 3
4 a TV or movie personality 4

Examples of questions:
Tear off this section and
● Who/(name)? ● have children? give it to your partner
● How old? ● When/birthday? when you have written all
● Where/live? ● speak English? the names.
● married? ● What/do?

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 1 Vocabulary
Family puzzle
Complete the puzzle with words connected to family or relationships.
Which two family-related words are hidden in the puzzle?

1 2
3 She’s my father’s new wife, but
she’s not my mother. She’s my . . .

1
B O Y F R I E N D
2

4
5
5

6 I was married to her,

6 –
but now I’m not. She’s my . . .
7 He’s my mother’s 7

brother. He’s my . . . 8

9
8
10

11

12

12
11
10

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 1 Communication
Questions for me

Do you ? asked this question

FOLD

Have you been to ? asked this question

FOLD

Are you ? asked this question

FOLD

Can you ? asked this question

FOLD

Did you go ? asked this question

FOLD

What do you do in your free time ? asked this question

FOLD

How many pets do you have ? asked this question

FOLD

Have you ever met a famous person ? asked this question

FOLD

What’s your favorite color ? asked this question

FOLD

Where do you live ? asked this question

These questions are for me. My name is

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 2 Grammar
Categorize
1 Put the words below under these headings.

transportation buildings geography going out

Car Disco
Theater Canal
Bus Movie Theather
Castle Coast
Taxi Nightlife
Church Ocean
Traffic
Library Mountain

food drink countries

Bead Coffee argentina

Cake Juice Brazil
Fruit Wine Egypt
Rice Water Mexico
Vegetables
Meat

do in your free time

Argentina coast library tea
Brazil coffee meat theater
bread Cuba Mexico traffic
bus disco mountain vegetables
cake Egypt movie theater water
canal fruit nightlife wine
car house ocean
castle Italy rice
church juice taxi

2 Now decide which are countable and which are uncountable.

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 2 Vocabulary
Places in a city
✂

bridge parking lot

castle cathedral

MOVIES
movie fountain
theater

mosque park

shopping town
mall square

statue theater

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 2 Communication
Worldsearch
A
Write the clues:
1 It’s a country near China.
The capital city is Tokyo. 1
2 J
It's a country near Spain
A
Ronaldo is from here 2
P
3
C P
3 It's a comunism country 4
C O U A
5
It´s in America H R B C N
4 6
I T A H
It's near Argentina 7
L U I
The capital is Santigo
5 E G N
It's the country with the 8
A
9
I A
most population L T
9
It's an europe country 10
A
The capital is Rome L
11
Y

✂
B
Write the clues:
5 It’s a North American country.
A famous city there is Toronto. 1
6
2 3

7 4

5
C A N A D A
8 6
V I E T N A M
7
M E X I C O
10
8 9
A R G E N T I N A

11 10
B R A Z I L

11
E G Y P T

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 3 Grammar
A love story
A A simple love story
Maria was born in (1) in 1867. She was a very clever girl. Maria went to Paris in
(3) to study math, physics, and chemistry. She was very passionate about
science. Maria was studying at (5) when she met Pierre. They fell in love and, in
1895, they got married. Maria made France her home. She loved her work, she loved her
husband and she loved her adopted country. The French called her (7) “ .”
Pierre and Maria lived happily together for many years but, in 1906, Pierre died in a
tragic accident. He was (9) when a cart hit him. Maria was heartbroken but she
continued their important work.
Maria won two Nobel prizes. The first was with Pierre and the second was after his death.
Maria died in (11) . She was resting in the Alps when she died. At last she was
reunited with her love.
Write the questions.
1 Where was Maria born ?
3 When did Maria go to Paris ?
5 Where ?
7 What ?
9 What ?
11 When ?
✂
B A simple love story
Maria was born in Poland in (2) . She was a very bright girl. Maria went to
Paris in 1891 to study (4) . She was very passionate about science. Maria was
studying at the Sorbonne when she met Pierre. They fell in love and, in (6) ,
they got married. Maria made France her home. She loved her work, she loved her
husband, and she loved her adopted country. The French called her “Marie.”
Pierre and Maria lived happily together for many years but, in (8) , Pierre died
in a tragic accident. He was crossing the road when a cart hit him. Maria was heartbroken
but she continued their important work.
Maria won (10) . The first was with Pierre and the second was after his death.
Maria died in 1934. She was resting (12) when she died. At last she was reunited
with her love.
Write the questions.
2 When ?
4 What ?
6 When ?
8 When ?
10 What ?
12 Where ?

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 3 Vocabulary
Exciting or excited?

✂
✂
What’s the most interest When did you last feel
book you’ve ever read? frighten ?

Find out Find out

At which time of day do you feel Which school subject did you
most tir ? find most confus ?

Find out Find out

What’s the most excit Which sports are you
experience you’ve had? interest in?

Find out Find out

What do you do to feel What’s the most surpris

more relax ? thing about you?

Find out Find out

When was the last time you felt What do you do when you
annoy about something? feel bor ?

Find out Find out

What’s the most bor Describe a time when you

book you’ve ever read? felt embarrass .

Find out Find out

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 3 Communication
A few quick questions

FOLD

feels today.

is named after .

thinks he/she looks like .

’s friends sometimes call him/her

.

’s favorite country is .

would really like to visit .

would love to go on a date with

.

’s favorite celebrity is .

’s dream vacation is
.

would describe his/her life as .

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 Review A
The Review Game

ic? a There’s a little coffe a There aren’t any men in

a Like you rock mus
b Do you like rock
music?
left in the cup.
e
my English class this year.
b There’s a few coffe b There aren’t any mans in
e
left in the cup. my English class this year.

th
a I live in the southnor
a There are three a I gived my mom
her bir thday
childs in my family. . present yesterday.
of the town
est b I gave my mom
b There are three b I live in the southw present yesterday.
her bir thday
children in my family. of the town.
a My a I love the
bro castle
is com ther-in-law a Did you go on vaca
tion it’s spectac , I think
b My ing to stay. last summer? b I love the ular.
castle, I th
bro
is com ther-in-ha b Did you went on
it’s dull. ink
ing to lf
stay. vacation last summer? a I wa
tched
a I threw was he T V, when I
the
no one c ball, but a When I finished college, I b I wa aring a noise
atched it. started to work in an office. s watch
ing T V,
.
b I threw when I
heard a
the ball, b b When I finished college, noise.
no one c ut I was starting to work in
aught it.
an office.
a You are going to the
a What are you going ans are
a How many wom store after the class?
to do tomorrow? e?
there in your of fic b Are you going to the
b What you are going en are
b How many wom store after the class?
to do tomorrow? e?
there in your of fic
ther much
g in a bank
a I was workin my wife. y s tepmo ter. a I don’t have
when I first m
et a M a daugh information .
g in a bank whe
n has er
b I was workin ife. y h a lfmoth er. b I don’t have
many
I first was mee
ting my w b M a daught information.
has
is my
homework. a What you do want n e p hew ughter.
a I don’t like to do next week?
y
a M le’s only d
a
y
a unc w is m
b I don’t like b What do you want y n ephe son.
hom e w o rk . b M le’s only
to do next week? unc
es
the city a My brother comed m u ch do
a You go through w
east. a Ho earn?
west, from north to late to my party. sh e rn
th city
e u ch ea
b You go through b My brother came w m
center, from north
to south. b Ho s she?
late to my party. doe

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 4 Grammar
Let’s talk!

1 2 3 4
RT
Do you enjoy Do you spend a lot What kinds of

A
(speak) of time (read) music do you hate

S T English?
Give reasons for your
answer.
in English?
Why / Why not?
(listen) to?

8 Do you need 7 Are there any 6 What kind of 5

(go) anywhere household jobs you can’t home would you choose
special this evening? stand (do)?
you’re 60?
(live) in when
LIKE

9 10 Are there any 11 What kind of job 12

sports you hate do you want

TRY (play)?
Why?
(have) in five years’ time?
REFUSE

16 Do you like 15 14 What countries 13 Do you mind

(go) do you want other people
to the same place on
vacation every year? DECIDE (visit) next year? (smoke) next to you in
public places?

17 When did you 18 What do you love 19 20 What sports do

start (learn) (do) on Friday you enjoy
English?
Talk about your first
evenings?
LOVE (watch) but not
(do)?
teacher.

24 23 When was the 22 Do you like 21 Do you mind

last time you agreed (go) out on a (go) to the

HATE someone?
(help) rainy day?
Why / Why not?
dentist?
Why / Why not?
What did you do?

25 26 27 28
What do men Which stores

ISH
FIN
waste time do you avoid
(do) in your country?
What about women?
ENJOY (go) into? Why?

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What’s the difference?
A

✂
B

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 4 Communication
Ten facts

always usually sometimes hardly ever never

me
1 I go to bed early.
my partner

me
2 I do my homework.
my partner

me
3 I drive to work.
my partner

me
4 I read a daily newspaper.
my partner

me
5 I’m tired at the end of the day.
my partner

me
6 I eat three meals a day.
my partner

me
7 I am late for work/school.
my partner

me
8 I go to the gym.
my partner

me
9 I have two vacations a year.
my partner

me
10 I wear jeans on the weekend.
my partner

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 5 Grammar
As fit as a fiddle

✂
✂
… burn more calories People in the USA
More people join a
when they exercise are living longer … … but getting fatter.
gym in January …
than lighter people.

It’s important to do I play tennis once or

… than at any other … three times a
thirty minutes of twice a week and it
time of year. week.
exercise … helps …

People should try

… me relax and feel Walking is one of the … best forms of to do different kinds
less stressed. … exercise. of physical exercise
so that …

If you’re out of
… keeping fit doesn’t … a very intense Almost 40% of the
shape, don’t start
become boring. physical routine. population …
with …

Activities such as
… never gets any Swimming is an … exercising all your
dancing and skiing
exercise. excellent way of … muscles.
make our bones …

Healthier living and

… as healthy as he
… stronger. He’s not … exercise make all
thinks he is.
of …

… helps establish
… us look and feel Playing sports from I’m in much better
good exercise habits
better. an early age … shape …
for life.

Many people prefer Exercising gently

… than I was last … to take part in any
to watch sports on every week is better
year. physical activity.
TV than … than …

… exercising very
You can start yoga … and at any level of
hard but only once a Heavier people …
at any age … fitness.
month.

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 5 Vocabulary
Sports crossword
A
Write the down clues: 1 4
1 You play over a net. The ball
mustn’t touch the ground. 2
2
1

2
4
3 4 5

7 6 7

5 7
9

10

✂
3
B
8
Write the across clues:
3 You do it on a field. You need
special shoes. 6
6 1

8
3 4 5

6 7
10

9
9

10 10

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 5 Communication
Numbers, numbers, numbers

Student A’s questions Answers

1 How many bones are there in the human body?
2 What was the biggest crowd ever at a soccer match?
3 When did Levi Strauss make the first pair of jeans?
4 How tall was the world’s tallest human being?

Answers to Student B’s and C’s questions

900 years ago   100,000 times a day   38 liters   58°C
1948   1,670 km/h   250   12,756 km

Student B’s questions Answers

1 How many babies are born per minute in the world?
2 How much water is in the adult human body?
3 When did the McDonald brothers open their first restaurant?
4 What was the hottest temperature recorded on Earth?

Answers to Student A’s and C’s questions

200,000   12,756 km   272 centimeters   206   1,670 km/h
900 years ago    in the 1850s    100,000 times a day

Student C’s questions Answers

1 How many times does the human heart beat?
2 What is the diameter of the Earth?
3 When did people first wear sunglasses?
4 How fast does the Earth spin?

Answers to Student A’s and B’s questions

1948   250   58°C   in the 1850s   38 liters
272 centimeters   200,000   206

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 6 Grammar
Have you ever done it?

Have you ever … Name Details

(only if the answer to Complete the questions and then find
the question is “Yes”) out the answers.

Question Answer

won a prize? When did you win it ?

Where did you win it ?

worked in another country? When ?

Where ?

met anyone famous? When ?

Where ?

eaten raw fish? When ?

Where ?

climbed a mountain? When ?

Where ?

been to New York? When ?

Who with ?

done a bungee jump? When ?

Where ?

fallen asleep in the bath? When ?

How long for ?

driven a convertible? When ?

Where ?

slept in a tent? When ?

Where ?

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 6 Vocabulary
In an ideal world

Very Quite I’m not Not very Not at all

A good friend … important important sure important important

should be trustworthy
should live near me
should be a good listener
should have the same interests as me

Very Quite I’m not Not very Not at all

My ideal job … important important sure important important

should be well-paid
shouldn’t be stressful
should be useful to society
should have lots of paid vacation

Very Quite I’m not Not very Not at all

My life partner … important important sure important important

shouldn’t talk too much

should be good-looking
should have a good job
should have the same interests as me

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 6 Communication
What’s my job?

Answers
Ask questions to find out about your job and Yes, all the time
write down the answers. Answer questions Usually
about other people’s jobs, using the key on Very often
Quite often
the right for your answers. Change partners Sometimes
after every couple of questions. Not very often
Hardly ever
No, never

Questions
1 Do I wear special clothes for my job?
2 Do I work outdoors?
3 Do I work with the public?
4 Do I work on weekends?
5 Do I have to travel to do my job?
6 Do I earn much?
7 Do people admire me?
8 Do I work with my hands?
9 Is my job sometimes dangerous?
10 Do I receive tips?
11 Is my job creative?
12 Do I work with animals?
13 Do I work in a laboratory?
14 Do I work in a building? Is it an office?
15 Do I have to be fit for my job?
16 Do I need a college diploma for my job?
17 Do I have to be good with numbers?

Think of three questions of your own and add them to the list:

18
19
20

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 Review B
The Review Game

a How well do you se

a I sent my sister a e a Where is my bunch
message. your parents? of keys?
b How of ten do you
b I my sister sent a b Where is my can
message. see your parents? of keys?
a I don’t have to wear n a I’m not very good
a Have you ever ridde at
a uniform to work. a motorbike? making decisions.
b I haven’t to wear a b I’m not very good
b Have you ever rode at
uniform to work. a motorbike? doing decisions.
a Wh a I get my
at cousin alo
today?do you wea well with. ng
r book.
b Wh
at are a He to her lent his b I get alo
ng well wit
her. h
wearin you
g toda b He lent his book to my cousin
.
y? a The e
arr
a Sit you expensiv ings are most
down, ple
ase. a I started working neckla e than the
b Sit dow b The e ce.
n, please. full-time last month arr
. expensiv ings are more
b I started working necklac e than the
e.
all-time last month
.
a I got a can of chocolates a He described
money. the plan to me.
for my birthday. a He has a lot of
b I got a box of chocolates t of b He described me
b He haves a lo the plan.
for my birthday. money.
too
a For a gift,
I think flowers
e m usic’s f f it! a I’ve never a
te
n chocolates. a Th d, turn o o
are better tha
lou to Korean food.
usic’s of f!
are
I think flowers aten
b For a gift, e m b I’ve never e
the best than
chocolates. b Th d, turn it Korean food.
lou you
it to the e are up in the
a How far is ll? a I want to buy her a ha t t im g
a W ally gettin
shopping ma bunch of flowers. usu ing? sually
is it to the morn you u g?
b How many ll? b I want to buy her a e d o in
hat tim morn
shopping ma bottle of flowers. b W up in the
get
on ey do
a I asked my boss
for a I think my idea is w m uch m bank?
raise-payment. a Ho have in the
the better. you y do
for n y mone k?
b I asked my boss b I think my idea is wm a
b Ho have in the
ban
pay-raise. the best. you

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