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Speakout b1 3rd Edition Workbook PDF
Speakout b1 3rd Edition Workbook PDF
Speakout b1 3rd Edition Workbook PDF
UNIT 1 Presenter: Great! And finally, caller five. B: I’m Carrie. Nice to meet you.
Caller 5: Yes, hello! I get up every A: Oh … the person on reception
Audio 1.01 morning and go for a run around the just called your name.
1 What time do you get up in the city, even when it’s cold and wet. It B: Oh yes, thanks. I’ve got to go.
mornings? helps me to relax, feel good and get A: Good luck!
2 How do you get to work? ready for whatever happens next.
3 When do you get home in the Sometimes, I also go for a run in the Audio 1.07
evenings? evenings if I feel stressed. 1 See you later.
4 Do you often go out at night? 2 Go ahead.
5 What do you do at the weekends? Audio 1.04 3 Enjoy your weekend.
6 Who do you spend the most time 1 I’m lucky because I’m surrounded by 4 Be my guest.
with? fields and trees. 5 I’ve got to go.
2 I might join a singing group next 6 No problem.
Audio 1.02 year.
We all have busy lives – work, family, 3 I can relax and keep in touch with Audio 1.10
friends. So, what keeps us positive and people. A ‘tiny house’ is the name for a very
helps us to relax during difficult times? 4 The most important people to me small home that is becoming popular
What – or who – do we think is most are my children. these days. These homes are probably
important to us? We spoke to some not much larger than one room in your
people to find out ... Audio 1.05, 1.06 and 1.08 home, but they usually include a living
1 A: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.
Audio 1.03 here? One reason that people choose to live in
Presenter: Right, we have our first B: No, not at all. such homes is because they’re cheap to
caller. Hello, caller one. A: Are you here for the conference? buy. Often, they’re on wheels, so you can
Caller 1: Oh, hi. I sit at a computer all B: Yes, I’m here with some move them from one position to another
day so as soon as the day ends, I colleagues. easily. This means that you can easily
get out into the fresh air and relax. A: Is it your first time here? park them next to a house, or at the end
I’m lucky because I’m surrounded B: No, I’ve been many times. What of a garden if you don’t own any land.
by fields and trees. In winter, I go about you?
out at lunchtime, because it’s dark A: It’s my first time. I’ve just started Audio 1.11
at the end of the day and I don’t my own company, so it’s a Presenter: Today we’re talking about
feel like going out then. good way to find and meet new alternative lifestyles. With me is
Presenter: Great, thanks. And now customers. Adele Winters, who doesn’t live in
caller number two. B: Could I just check your a flat or house like most people.
Caller 2: Yes, hi. Something that keeps programme? She lives in a very small home on
me positive in difficult times is A: Help yourself. wheels. Adele, why did you decide
singing. My friends will tell you that B: Thanks. Ah, I’m sorry, but I’ve got to buy this type of home?
I sing any type of music, any place – to go. The talk I really want to Adele: Well, there are lots of reasons
even if I don’t know the words. They see starts in five minutes. why a tiny house is a good idea.
tell me to be quiet and they never A: No problem. Nice to meet you. For some people, it’s about living
sing along with me, but I think they B: And you! a simple life without a lot of things
like my singing really. I might join 2 A: How was your weekend? around them. For others, it’s because
a singing group next year. It’d be B: Good, thanks. Yours? they cost less. I bought a tiny home
nice to sing with other people for a A: Not bad. The coffee machine in because I wanted to be a homeowner
change. the staff room isn’t working. Do and I didn’t have enough money for
Presenter: OK, thank you. Hello to you know where I can get a cup of anything else.
caller three. coffee? Presenter: Tiny homes can be good for
Caller 3: Hello. Even when I’m busy, B: Yes, there’s a small kitchen at the the environment too, can’t they?
I find time to go online and play a end of the hall for students. Adele: Yes, they use less energy, and
game – whatever my friends are A: Great! Shall I make us both one? owners buy less stuff because they
playing at the time. I can relax B: Be my guest! Oh, there’s John. have no space. I can’t believe I only
and keep in touch with people. My We need to talk about one of own three pairs of shoes these days!
friends are all really funny, and they our students. I’d better go. Don’t Presenter: Who built your home?
almost always make me feel better worry about the coffee. Adele: I wanted to build it myself
the moment we start talking. But A: No problem. I’ll make you one because I love doing things with my
we all do what we can to win, too. next time. hands, but I have a really busy job
Presenter: Ah, good luck. Caller four, B: Thanks! and I didn’t have enough time. So,
are you there? 3 A: E xcuse me, is anyone sitting I got a company to build it for me.
Caller 4: Yes, thanks. The most here? It was a bit different from what I
important people to me are my B: No, go ahead. wanted, but I loved it from the start.
children. They take after their father A: It’s a lovely morning, isn’t it? Presenter: What do you love the most
with their dark hair and big brown B: Beautiful! about your home?
eyes, but they’re both a bit crazy! A: Are you here for the interview? Adele: My home is small, but it has
They’re two and four, so looking B: Yes. How about you? everything I need so it’s quite
after them means that my partner A: I’m here for the interview, too. comfortable to live there. I’ve got
and I don’t get enough sleep. But What time’s yours? a bath in my bathroom which is
seeing them grow up happy and B: Ten thirty. I’m early. What about unusual for a tiny house. It’s a small
healthy is the best thing in my life yours? bath, but it’s there! And because
and helps me to feel relaxed and A: Mine’s at eleven. I’m Matt, by the everything is smaller, it makes it
happy, too. way. so much easier to clean. That’s my
favourite thing.
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Presenter: I can imagine! Are there The next day, people came into the 2 Arin: Hello, can I speak to Mr Hill,
things you don’t like about your restaurant to get a photo with me please? It’s Arin from New Office
tiny house? which made it hard for me to do my Products.
Adele: My home’s in the back garden job. My manager thought they’d Receptionist: Yes, just a moment.
of my friend’s parents’ house. It’s all buy food. When they didn’t buy Mr Hill: Hello, Arin?
a huge garden, but I worry that anything, he wasn’t happy. The next Arin: Yes.
they’ll ask me to leave in the future day, I was walking down the street Mr Hill: Sorry to keep you waiting.
and I won’t have anywhere to go. I when a guy shouted, ‘If you think I was in a meeting with some of
know that some people want more you’re having a bad day, look at this the staff.
space, but that’s not a problem for guy!’ That happened quite lot for a Arin: No problem. I heard about the
me. There’s a lot of space outside few weeks. It was funny at first, but I boxes of paper and wanted to
to enjoy. hated it in the end. I didn’t like people discuss them with you.
Presenter: Your partner recently looking at me. But soon another meme Mr Hill: Yes, we definitely ordered
moved in with you. What happens became popular and people forgot twenty and not 200.
if you need some time away from about me. When I think about this Arin: I know, I checked. I made
each other?! experience now, I think it was fun. I felt a mistake when I put the
Adele: My friends ask me the same like a film star for a short time. information into the computer.
thing! Our living room is also Sorry about that.
our bedroom, so we don’t have Audio 2.03 Mr Hill: Never mind. These things
another room to go to except for 1 A few years ago, I was working in a happen.
the bathroom! So, one of us usually restaurant. Arin: I’ll get someone to pick up
goes out for a walk. 2 While I was walking to the table with 180 of the boxes today and I’ll
the drinks, another waiter pushed make sure we don’t charge you
into me. for them.
UNIT 2 Mr Hill: Good, thanks. While you’re
3 One glass fell over and it pushed
Audio 2.01 another glass over … and suddenly on the phone, the office chairs
all the glasses were falling on the we ordered two months ago
1 Everyone had eaten before we
floor. arrived this morning.
arrived.
4 A couple of hours later, my manager Arin: Ah, right, well there was a
2 We were waiting for a bus for ages.
showed me a photo he’d taken on his delay with the order. I did let you
3 He’d heard the song many times
phone. know.
before.
5 In just a few hours, 20,000 people Mr Hill: Yes, that’s not the problem.
4 I was looking forward to going out.
had shared the image. We were happy to wait for them.
5 We were expecting it to rain.
6 The next day, people came into the The problem is that we ordered
6 She’d slept a lot, so she wasn't tired.
restaurant to get a photo with me. six but got sixteen. We don’t
Audio 2.02 have anywhere to put them.
Audio 2.04 Arin: Oh no! Let me check to see
You all know what an internet meme is,
1 I’ve just watched a funny film. what happened. I’ll call you back.
don’t you? For example, someone takes
a photo and they add words to it to 2 Have you ever tried to write a story?
3 We haven’t seen any of these films. Audio 2.06
make it funny, and then share it online.
1 Sorry to keep you waiting.
Everyone shares it and it goes around
Audio 2.05 2 I’m really sorry. I got lost.
the internet. Well, this happened to
1 Manager: Ah, Arin, you’re here. 3 Sorry I’m late. My train got cancelled.
a photo of me. A few years ago, I was
Finally. 4 It was my fault. Sorry about that.
working in a restaurant. One day, I
took an order from a big family and Arin: Hi Mary. I apologise. My train
was delayed. Audio 2.07
I went off to get their drinks. I took a
large tray and put about ten different Mary: That’s fine. Professor: Hello, is that Alex?
drinks on it. While I was walking to the Arin: I think I’ll get the bus Student: Yes, it is.
table with the drinks, another waiter tomorrow. Professor: It’s Professor Brown.
pushed into me. One glass fell over Mary: OK, if you think it’s best. You’re late to our meeting.
and it pushed another glass over, which Arin: What did you want to talk to Student: Yes, sorry about that. The
pushed another over, and suddenly all me about? traffic’s terrible this morning and
the glasses were falling on the floor. Mary: I got a call from Mr Hill this the bus isn’t moving.
The noise was awful. Everyone went morning to say that he received Professor: OK, no problem. We can
quiet, turned and looked at me. I looked 200 boxes of paper, not twenty. talk on the phone. You haven’t sent
down and saw the glass everywhere Arin: Oh dear, I’m really sorry. your project to me.
and felt so silly. A couple of hours later, I think that was my fault. I Student: I apologise. It’s my fault. I got
my manager showed me a photo he’d probably read 200 on the order the wrong date. I thought we had to
taken on his phone. I had a really silly form and not twenty. send it by the 15th, not the 5th.
look on my face, but it was funny. My Mary: Well, it’s a bit of a problem, Professor: Well, never mind. You can
boss decided to make a meme from and one that I’m not very have a few more days.
this photo. He added the words ‘If you pleased about. Student: That would be great thank
think you’re having a bad day, look at Arin: Yes, I’ll call Mr Hill and say you.
this guy!’ to the photo and put it on the sorry, and then I’ll arrange for Professor: Come to my office when
restaurant’s social media pages. He’d the boxes to come back to us you get here and we can agree on
asked me if it was OK and I’d said yes. later today. the date.
In just a few hours, 20,000 people had Mary: Yes, please do. And be more Student: I’ll be there as soon as
shared the image and then the number careful next time. possible.
went up and up. I couldn’t believe Professor: Great. See you soon.
people liked it so much.
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UNIT 3 B: Let’s divide them. You do half and Guide: I think so.
I’ll do the other half. That seems Student 1: Great.
Audio 3.01 fairer to me! Student 3: One last thing ... Can you
1 Do you speak many languages? A: All right, if we have to. This is tell us how we get to the campus
2 Where do you take your lessons? completely off topic, but I read shop from here? I’ve forgotten
3 Does she drive you to work? yesterday that the department already!
4 How can I help you to feel better? store in town is closing. Did you Guide: Yes, it’s in that building over
5 What do you remember about our know that? there. On the right of the halls of
trip to Rome? B: No, really? That’s terrible. I get residence.
6 Do you have any money I can borrow? some of my clothes from there. Student 3: Thanks!
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Presenter: That’s great. What’s the UNIT 4 Raj: I love chocolate chip cookies! It’s
second most important thing? good that she carried on and didn’t
Gavin: Education. It gives us the Audio 4.01 just decide to give up and go and
knowledge and skills we need to 1 You should study hard. do something else instead. We
find work, but it also gives us the 2 You shouldn’t give up. need these cookies in our lives!
knowledge and skills we need to 3 You mustn’t do that again. Anya: I prefer my biscuits without any
make good decisions in life, and to chocolate, but lots of people like
solve problems. Audio 4.02 them, so it was a good thing they
Presenter: Are you talking about Hello. I’m Raj and in last week’s were invented.
school? podcast, Anya and I talked about
Gavin: School is a big part of our how we can plan success carefully. In Audio 4.04
education, but we need education this week’s podcast, we’re going to 1 What’s the problem?
when we’re adults, too. We learn talk about success that happens by 2 The orange juice is over there.
throughout our whole lives. It can accident. 3 The aeroplane’s just taken off.
be learning on a course, but also 4 The children have arrived.
learning from watching TV, reading Audio 4.03 5 What’s the time?
books and so on. We don’t always Raj: Anya, last week we said that 6 I’ve never seen the ocean.
need a teacher. We can teach we can plan for success, and I do
ourselves. believe that, but it’s not always Audio 4.05
Presenter: So, we should never stop true, is it? One of my favourite games is one that
learning? Anya: No, Raj. Sometimes success my family created. We call it ‘Draw the
Gavin: Never! comes when you don’t have a plan phrase’. It’s not serious, just a bit of
Presenter: What’s the third most at all, for example when scientist fun, but I love it. There are two teams
important thing? Percy LeBaron Spencer invented with at least two players in each team,
Gavin: Friends. And I don’t mean lots the microwave oven by accident. but you can have more if you like.
of friends. I mean one or two good He was doing an experiment To start with, each player writes six
friends. Studies tell us that friends with technology used on planes phrases on a piece of paper, like make
keep us healthy. and boats, when he saw that the a phone call or make up your mind.
Presenter: How? chocolate in his pocket got really Then they give their phrases to one
Gavin: They help us to relax when hot. He tried using the technology of the players in the other team. Each
we feel stressed, and that helps to cook other things, and the team needs paper, something they
our body and our mind, because microwave was born! can draw with, like a pencil, because
stress can be bad for both of those Raj: And I’m happy it was. I couldn’t they’re going to draw pictures. They
things. live without my microwave! also need a clock. One player in Team
Presenter: Can family help us in the Anya: Really? I never use mine. A starts. The player has to draw a
same way? Anyway, success can also be the picture that shows every phrase on
Gavin: Yes. Families listen to us and result of a mistake. their piece of paper, so for example, for
love us. They often help us to make Raj: Yes, scientist Édouard Bénédictus make a phone call, they draw a picture
decisions, too. dropped some glass equipment of someone making a phone call. They
Presenter: So, what are your final two onto the floor, but it didn’t break have three minutes for this. Their
important things? into a thousand pieces as usual. team has to guess the phrase. If you’re
Gavin: The first is health. We can’t He realised that the glass had a drawing, you can’t speak. If you’re
always control our health, but we chemical from an experiment on it, guessing, you have to say your guesses
can do our best to be healthy by and the chemical had kept all the out loud. You score by guessing each
eating well and doing exercise in pieces together. That’s how safety phrase correctly and getting points.
our free time. A short walk every glass was invented. You get one point for each correct
day will help. We don’t have to run Anya: What was the chemical? phrase. After that, the other players
ten kilometres! Raj: No idea! I’ve always been terrible take their turn to draw pictures of the
Presenter: OK. And the final one? at science. phrases on their piece of paper. The
Gavin: Sleep. Anya: Yes, I find it impossible, too! goal is to get the most points. So when
Presenter: Sleep? Raj: Sometimes success comes everyone has finished, add up all the
Gavin: Yes. Without good sleep, we when people explain things badly. points and see who wins. The game
feel really tired all the time. We Tea seller Thomas Sullivan sent doesn’t last long. It depends how
can’t focus on our work or home customers small amounts of tea in many players there are. It’s usually
life. We get more stressed and we little bags to taste. He wanted them around forty minutes or less.
get angry a lot more, and this stops to take the tea out of the bags first,
us from getting on well with other but they didn’t understand this. Audio 4.06
people. A good night’s sleep is They put the whole bag in hot water, 1 You can play alone.
really important in life. and so, the tea bag was made. 2 Anyone can call out an answer.
Anya: That’s my favourite story of all. 3 Players can’t win before the time
Audio 3.10 Raj: I think it’s the best one, too. ends.
1 When you work hard, you can be Anya: Success can also happen when 4 The other team can guess and get a
successful. something is necessary. When point.
2 Studies tell us that friends keep us Ruth Wakefield didn’t have enough 5 You can’t have more than six players.
healthy. chocolate to make chocolate 6 The first player can’t have a second
3 Without good sleep, we feel really biscuits, she had to cut up the go.
tired all the time. small amount of chocolate she had
4 A good night’s sleep is really into really small pieces. The result Audio 4.07
important in life. was not chocolate biscuits, but A: So, how do you play volleyball?
chocolate chip cookies – one of the B: Well, there are two teams of six
most popular biscuits today. people. It’s played on a court.
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A: And what do you need to do? Presenter: What are book cupboards, B: Oh, that’s wonderful news.
B: You have to hit the ball over the Teresa? A: I’ve got some more news. I’m
net into the other side of the net, Teresa: They’re cupboards people put getting married.
but you can only use your hands or at the end of their gardens, or in B: Wow, that’s awesome.
arms. parks, full of books for adults and Congratulations!
A: How many times can each team hit children. Anyone can take a book A: Thanks! But bad news, I’m afraid.
the ball? without paying anything, but when We don’t have enough money to
B: Three times to get it to the other they do, they have to put one in get married now. We have to wait
side of the court. that they don’t want anymore. I put for another two years.
A: And how do you get a point? a book cupboard in my garden next B: Oh, what a shame! I’ve just bought
B: You score by getting the ball over to the street. I love seeing people’s a new suit!
the net so the other team can’t faces when they find a book in the
return it. box they want to read. Audio 5.08
A: How do you win a match? Presenter: That sounds wonderful. A seven-year-old boy in Florida saved
B: The aim of the game is to score Michael, your project involved art. his father and little sister when strong
points, and the team with the most Michael: Yes. Art galleries can be river water took them away from their
wins. expensive and full of tourists. boat. The boy swam for about an hour
A: How long does it go on for? And not everyone has time to join before he got to land and then ran to
B: It lasts between sixty and ninety a local art club. I made my own a house to call for help. The local Fire
minutes. gallery. I started by putting up my and Rescue Service were able to find
own art in my window so people the father and four-year-old sister still
could look at it when they walked in the river and bring them back to
UNIT 5 past. Then one Saturday, I invited safety.
Audio 5.01 everyone in the local area to bring A woman who recently got engaged
some art they had made to the and then dropped her ring into a
1 I’d like to know where Jack is.
park. Each person left their art on lake has got it back. The woman was
2 Maria is the one whose sister works
a table and chose another person’s getting on a boat the day after getting
in the bank.
piece of art to take home with engaged, when the ring fell off her
3 I don’t know which biscuits to have.
them. finger and into the water. It took a
4 I think Pete is the person who owns
Presenter: That’s a great idea, local man just twenty minutes to swim
this café.
Michael! to the bottom and find it. The woman
5 I don’t remember when your
Michael: Well, I knew we’d get art and her partner described the diver as
birthday is.
from people young and old, ‘brilliant’.
Audio 5.02 but I thought they’d all bring
paintings. Actually, there were People often rent rooms in other
campaign plumber also photographs, metal work, people’s homes. A new app lets them
charity pollution and things made of glass, which rent other people’s gardens. The aim
environment mechanic surprised me. of the app is to help those people who
knowledge transport Presenter: OK, so now that you’ve want gardens, and others who have
explained your projects, let’s talk gardens but can’t look after them. The
Audio 5.03 more … app’s creator wants to bring people
together and make communities
Presenter: City life can be fun and
exciting, but it can also be busy, Audio 5.04 stronger.
tiring and expensive. This week’s 1 There aren’t many green spaces A dog that has been in an animal
podcast is about how we can make where I live. centre for ten years has finally found
city life better for us all. I’m joined 2 I’ve loved books since I was a child. a family to love her. Bess arrived at
by three people to tell us their 3 When I heard about book the centre needing medical care.
stories. Peter, tell us how you’ve cupboards, I was excited. For a long time, this female dog was
made city life better. 4 Art galleries can be expensive and very nervous around people and
Peter: There aren’t many green spaces full of tourists. other dogs, but after a social media
where I live. So, my neighbours campaign, Bess has finally found a
and I made our own. Getting the Audio 5.05 family to love and take care of her.
government’s help takes time, but 1 That is good news! Parents buying things for their
it’s not too difficult to put plants 2 I’m sorry to hear that. new babies in California yesterday
in our windows, or on the top of 3 That’s wonderful news. were surprised to find money in the
buildings or in car parks for people 4 Wow, that’s awesome. products. A couple had put a total of
who love nature to enjoy together. 5 Congratulations! $1,000 into lots of different products
It’s a great community activity, and 6 What a shame! in different shops as secret surprises.
there’s lots of online help. They said they knew how hard it was
Presenter: That’s great, Peter! Audio 5.06 to be new mums and dads and they
Thanks. Now, Teresa, you wanted A: I’ve got some amazing news to tell wanted to make some new parents’
more books in your area. you. My sister’s had her baby. lives a little easier.
Teresa: Yes. I’ve loved books since I was B: That is good news! And finally, a cleaner who lost her job
a child. We used to have a library A: Yes, it is. Unfortunately, the baby got a big surprise yesterday when she
bus that came near here with books was born a bit early, so he has to received a new home. The woman, who
we could borrow, but it suddenly stay in hospital for a little while. had cleaned a block of flats for twenty
stopped coming. Wages are low in B: I’m sorry to hear that. I hope he’s years, moved into her sister’s home
this area so people can’t buy many OK. when she lost her job with the building
books. When I heard about book A: He’s fine. The doctors just want to management company. But the people
cupboards, I was excited. check him. who live in the flats love the woman so
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much that they got together and paid Alicia: Exactly, and it depends on A: Oh yes? What did you think of it?
two years’ rent on an empty flat in the what you’re doing too. We use B: I thought it was terrible.
building for her and her family. different parts of the brain for A: Why did you think that?
different creative activities. B: Because the story was impossible
Audio 5.09 Presenter: Right. to understand.
1 The woman was getting on a boat Alicia: We know that when different A: Oh dear, that’s not good. How was
the day after getting engaged, when parts of the brain talk to each the acting?
the ring fell off her finger and into other, we’re more creative. So, B: In my view, the acting was good,
the water. connections in the brain are but there was very little speaking.
2 The aim of the app is to help those important. It was all action. For me, that
people who want gardens, and Presenter: Interesting. So, does this doesn’t make a good film.
others who have gardens but can’t mean that we’re born creative? A: Really? I like a lot of action in my
look after them. Alicia: We’re all creative, but the brain films!
3 The app’s creator wants to we’re born with can make us more B: Do you? I suppose we’re all
bring people together and make creative. However, our brains different.
communities stronger. don’t stay the same throughout
4 For a long time, this female dog was our lives. Our experiences can Audio 6.08
very nervous around people and change their shape, so our 1 I thought it was terrible.
other dogs … experiences can make us more 2 In my view, the acting was good.
5 Parents buying things for their creative, too. 3 For me, that doesn’t make a good
new babies in California yesterday Presenter: Well, that’s great news film.
were surprised to find money in the then. So, we can learn to be more
products. creative.
6 And finally, a cleaner who lost her Alicia: Yes. Think about some of the UNIT 7
job got a big surprise yesterday … most creative people you know – Audio 7.01
artists, musicians, etc. Maybe they
1 If I knew which hotel to choose, I’d
were creative from a young age,
UNIT 6 but they became more creative
tell you.
2 When I go down to the pool, I’ll ask
Audio 6.01 during their lives because of their
about the closing time.
experiences. They became better
1 We used to live in Italy. 3 If you carry the bags, I’ll take the
at it.
2 I never used to like art very much. suitcase.
Presenter: So, there’s hope for me yet!
3 I used to do a lot of sport at school. 4 I’d love to go to Thailand if I could.
Alicia: There are certain activities
4 She never used to speak to me. 5 She’d be a tour guide if she had the
that we know can help to make
5 They used to visit us often. chance.
children more creative. When they
6 He used to love spending time 6 I’ll see you when you get back from
watch other people being creative
outside. your holiday.
for example, and when they play of
Audio 6.02 course. And also, when they watch Audio 7.02
certain films – imaginative films
1 The first syllable is stressed: artist, about worlds that aren’t real. 1 A: Were there are a lot of cars on
photograph, talent, talented Presenter: Can adults become the road this morning?
2 The second syllable is stressed: creative while doing the same B: No, it was surprising. There were
artistic, creative, imagine, things? only a few.
imaginative Alicia: That isn’t clear. We know that 2 A: Were there enough people to
3 The third syllable is stressed: adults are more creative when they help you finish the job today?
creativity, photographic go outside and have some fresh air, B: There were too many people!
and when they get a good night’s There wasn’t enough for them
Audio 6.03 all to do.
sleep. And also, when they move
Most of us would love to be more their phones away from them. 3 A: Did you get plenty of food at the
creative than we already are. But We’re creative when we empty our party?
what makes us creative? Are we minds and let new ideas enter. That B: No, it was mostly gone when I
born creative? Or do we learn to be doesn’t usually happen when we’re got there. I had hardly any.
creative? In today’s podcast, scientist using technology. 4 A: Did you make a lot of friends on
Alicia Falstaff is going to tell us what your travels?
research says about the brain and how Audio 6.06 B: I made a few. We had fun.
creativity works. 5 A: Were there a lot of different
1 In my view, the venue was too small.
meals on the menu at the hotel
2 What did you think of the concert
Audio 6.04 and 6.05 music?
restaurant?
Presenter: So, Alicia, how do our B: Actually, there were too many. It
3 What makes you say that you didn’t
brains make us more creative? was hard to choose.
like it?
Alicia: Well, we’ve learnt a lot about 6 A: How much sleep did you get on
4 I guess it’s good we’re not all the
the brain over the last twenty years the plane?
same.
because of new technology, but B: Not enough. I wanted lots of
5 The reason is the singing was really
it’s quite a new science and what sleep, but I just couldn’t relax.
horrible.
we learn changes all the time.
We know that creativity doesn’t Audio 6.07 and 6.09 Audio 7.03
happen in just one part of our Monterrey is a city in the north east of
A: What was the last film you saw?
brains. It happens in many parts. Mexico with a population of just above
B: It was that action film that came
Presenter: Right, so lots of parts work one million. Although it doesn’t get the
out on Friday. I saw it at the
together. same large number of tourists as some
weekend.
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other Mexican cities, there is plenty to I imagined them to be a lot older, A: You absolutely have to visit the
see and do here. In the city centre is a but they were actually quite new. Empire State Building. The view’s
square – one of the biggest in the world. Nico: Sounds like a fun city to visit. amazing.
It’s a space full of interesting buildings, Anna: It was. I hope I get to go again, B: Great, thanks.
old and new, and pretty gardens. One but not for a while. It was a long A: And you should definitely take a
high point of a visit to Monterrey is a trip and I need a week off at the boat and go and see the Statue of
boat ride along a manmade river to local beach before then! Liberty. You get a good view of the
Fundidora Park, which is amazing. city from the water, too.
Audio 7.05 B: That sounds good.
Audio 7.04 Mika: I’m hoping to go to Tokyo next A: You must go to a baseball game, to
Nico: How was your work trip to year. get the real New York experience.
Mexico, Anna? Ed: Are you? I’ve been there. You B: That sounds interesting.
Anna: It was great! You know, I usually should definitely go. A: I think it’s one of the best things
read about a city I am going to Mika: Oh, really. What would you you can do. And don’t leave the city
visit, but I was so busy before I recommend I do there? without visiting Central Park. You
went that I didn’t have time to even Ed: Well, there are a few things you can rent a bicycle and cycle round
think about Monterrey. The size absolutely have to see. the park, or you can rent a boat on
surprised me. I guess I’d imagined it Mika: OK. the lake.
to be smaller. I liked it, though. Ed: Firstly, you must visit popular B: Oh wow! How exciting!
Nico: What were the people like? shopping areas like Shibuya.
Anna: Lovely! I mean, most of the Mika: Great, thanks. Audio 7.09
colleagues I spent time with had Ed: And, of course, you should One of the main reasons why people
travelled there from other Mexican definitely visit some of the don’t travel is money, so on today’s
cities, so only one person was from traditional buildings too, like podcast, I’d like to share five tips on
Monterrey itself, but they didn’t Senso-ji. You can buy traditional how to travel without spending a lot.
seem very different from each other. souvenirs from there, too. You won’t stay in a five-star hotel with
Nico: Did you have any free time? Mika: That’s a good idea. room service and huge breakfasts, but
Anna: I did, I had a free day and Ed: Don’t leave without visiting the you’ll be comfortable and safe, which
a couple of free evenings, so I fish market. You have to get up is all you need to have a great trip.
managed to explore a few places really early in the morning but you Tip 1 is to find a job. If you work
while I was there. can see all the fresh fish for sale while you’re travelling, you’ll have
Nico: Where did you go? and you can eat the freshest sushi enough money to buy food and your
Anna: Well, I went to the square in possible there, too. accommodation might be free too,
the middle of the city. That was Mika: Oh, wow, how amazing. although not always. You can live with
interesting. Then I took a boat Ed: Make sure you visit the National a family and look after their children.
ride from there along the Santa Garden in Shinjuku. It’s a traditional Or you can work on a farm and pick
Lucía river. It’s not a real river, it’s Japanese garden, but it has plants fruit. You’ll be busy and you won’t have
manmade, but it was the best part and trees from other countries, time to go sightseeing every day, but
of the trip for me. I love being on too. you’ll have some time off to enjoy the
water. I ended up at Fundidora Park Mika: That sounds interesting. local area.
which was huge! Ed: It’s a lovely place to walk. You Tip 2 is to look for accommodation
Nico: Sounds great. should take a train to Hakone if you that doesn’t cost very much. There are
Anna: It was! Oh, I was invited to eat can, to see Mount Fuji – the famous websites where you can find a room in
out at a restaurant next to the mountain in Japan – and also try someone’s home, at a much cheaper
river one evening, but I didn’t feel out the natural hot baths there. price than a hotel. Be careful when
very well and didn’t go. That was a They’re amazing. you decide where to stay. Do research
shame. Mika: That sounds great. to check that people who stayed in
Nico: Oh no, did you eat something Ed: You really have to go out and those rooms before were happy with
bad? see the nightlife in Tokyo, too. It’s their experience and felt safe and
Anna: No, I was just really tired that really good. Karaoke is one of the comfortable.
day from all the travelling. I needed most fun things to do in the city. Tip 3 is about food. Food can cost
some sleep. I actually loved the Mika: But I can’t sing! a lot when you have to eat in a café
food. Too much! Ed: It doesn’t matter. You can rent a or restaurant three times a day, so
Nico: You ate a lot of it then? room with just you and the people don’t eat in those places. Cook your
Anna: I did! I mean, I’ve eaten you’re with, so no one else will hear own meals. You’ll still be able to try
Mexican food myself at home but you! some of the local food if you shop
not as good as the real thing. I at a supermarket, and you’ll spend
particularly enjoyed breakfast. Audio 7.06 much less money, which is what you
It was so different to my normal 1 Oh wow! How exciting! want. You should still do this even
cereal! Some of the food was a bit 2 That sounds interesting. if you don’t have a kitchen in your
hotter than I usually prefer, but I 3 That sounds good. accommodation. Just make cold
didn’t mind. 4 OK, that’s a good idea. meals.
Nico: Did anything surprise you while 5 Great, thanks. Tip 4 is about transport. Try not to
you were there? take transport if you can. Walk. It’s
Anna: Not really. I mean, the weather Audio 7.07 and 7.08 free! If you do have to take transport,
was warm but not hot, which I’d A: I’ve heard you’re going to New try to use the bus to travel around.
expected in October, and I knew York next week. Do you want some Look for tickets that let you travel
the people would be nice because recommendations? anywhere in the town or city for a few
I’d met them online before. I guess B: Yes, please! days or a week. They’re often much
one thing was the city buildings. cheaper.
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Finally, tip 5. Go online and connect that I DON’T watch and I have again. It sometimes helps if you
with other people. You might not know no interest in, like sports. What’s do that.
anyone in the place you want to visit, different? A: Yes, I’ll try that. Thanks.
but maybe one of your friends has a Jo: Hmm … I think it’s because there’s 2 A: There’s a problem with my
friend who lives there. You can ask a final product we can see with phone. It keeps running out of
that person if they know anywhere our eyes, and usually it’s really charge much faster than it did in
cheap to stay. Maybe they’ll offer you beautiful. Like the metal ball. the past.
a room in their home and then you’ve Ed: That’s a good point. B: That’s not right.
got your cheap accommodation, too. Jo: And also, what we see is perfect, A: No.
when most things in our lives aren’t B: Have you checked which apps
Audio 7.10 perfect. use a lot of power?
1 You can live with a family and look Ed: What do you mean, Jo? A: Yes, none of them use more than
after their children. Jo: If I make cake at home, the others.
2 Be careful when you decide where everything’s a mess. When we B: Maybe you need to close all your
to stay. watch someone make cake in a open apps.
3 Try not to take transport if you can. video, everything looks perfect. A: How do I do that?
4 Go online and connect with other Everything is in order. I read B: Press here twice, now you can
people. that our brains like this kind of see them all. Wow, you’ve got a
order, and it makes us feel that lot of apps open! Close them all.
everything is OK in the world. I think it’ll help.
UNIT 8 Ed: Interesting! I do feel very calm B: Yes, I’ll do that now. Thanks.
Audio 8.01 when I watch these videos. They 3 A: I’ve just dropped my phone in
relax me, that’s for sure. If I’ve had the bath.
1 A: Could you swim when you were a
an awful day at work, I just put one B: Was the bath full of water?
child?
of those videos on and I start to A: Unfortunately, yes. I think it’s
B: No, I couldn’t, but I can swim
feel better. broken.
well now.
Jo: Maybe we should take a course B: Oh dear! Quick. Put it in a bowl
2 A: Are you able to help me for a
and learn to do something new of rice. It sometimes works if you
minute?
ourselves. Maybe that would relax do that. The rice helps with the
B: Sorry, I can’t. I can help you
us more. water.
tonight.
Ed: Good idea, what would you choose A: OK, I’ll try that now.
3 A: Were you able to see the dentist
to do?
yesterday? Audio 8.06
Jo: Well, Ed, I should probably say
B: Yes, I was.
something with food, because I 1 The screen on my mobile phone isn’t
Audio 8.02 eat a lot! But I’d love to be able to working.
make something from wood. What 2 Have you checked the apps you have
The Wood Workshop is not a video about you? open?
channel I ever thought I’d love, but I Ed: You know those delicious cakes 3 Try switching off your phone and
do. The presenter shows us how to you see people making? restarting it.
create different things from wood. We Jo: Yes. 4 It sometimes works if you delete the
never see the person’s face, or hear Ed: I want YOU to make one so I can app.
their voice, we only see their hands, the eat it!
wood and some tools. The videos last Jo: Ha! Audio 8.07
for over fifteen minutes which is longer Ed: I’d like to make things with paper 1 No, I didn’t take a photo, I took a
than other similar videos, but because like they do in Japan. video.
I don’t want to miss seeing the final Jo: You mean origami? OK, then let’s 2 No, I closed my apps. I didn’t delete
result, I watch to the very end. learn! them.
Audio 8.03 3 My laptop’s working. It’s not broken.
Audio 8.04 4 I didn’t download the video, I shared
Ed: Today, we’re talking about 1 This cat video has been watched by it.
watching online videos of people lots of people.
making things. I love these kinds of 2 Marie has just shown me a really sad Audio 8.08
videos and I know you do too, Jo. video. A: There’s a problem with my phone.
Jo: Yes, that’s right Ed, I watch a lot 3 Some of us make our own videos. B: What is it?
of videos online of people making 4 This video was only made this A: I can’t use any apps. They take a
things – making meals, making morning. long time to open and then crash.
animals out of paper … I watched
B: Have you tried switching it off and
someone making a metal ball Audio 8.05 on again?
the other day for some kind of
1 A: My phone isn’t working. A: Yes, but it didn’t solve the problem.
machine! It looked so smooth when
B: What’s wrong with it now? B: Have you deleted any apps you
it was finished. I wanted to touch it!
Have you dropped it in the bath don’t need it? It sometimes works
Ed: Why do we enjoy these videos so
again?! if you do that.
much?
A: No! I’m trying to use this app. A: I’ve tried, but the problem is still
Jo: Good question! I think it’s because
Every time I open it, it crashes. there.
we learn how people do things that
It’s really annoying. B: Maybe you need to save everything
we can’t do. I don’t want to make
B: Have you tried switching your to your computer, delete
a metal ball myself, but I enjoy
phone off, then on again. everything from your phone and
seeing the process of how other
A: Yes, I did that but it didn’t help. start again.
people do it. And they’re so skilful!
B: Maybe you need to delete the A: Yes, I’ll try that. Thanks.
Ed: But there are plenty of videos
app and try downloading it
where people show amazing skills
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1C 1 t errified (Adi is saying he was 2 b (‘I looked down and saw the B 1
fairytales (Grandparents read
very scared.) glass everywhere and felt so aloud a fairytale to a child, but
2 nervous (This is the opposite of silly.’) not a plot or performance.)
relaxed.) 3 a (‘I couldn’t believe people liked 2 storyteller (A storyteller tells a
3 exhausted (Adi is replying to it so much.’) story in an interesting way from
Mari’s question about feeling 4 a (‘My manager thought they’d beginning to end.)
tired and saying he felt really all buy food. When they didn’t 3 plot (Only a plot appears in both
tired.) buy anything, he wasn’t happy.’) a book and a film.)
4 angry (This must be negative 5 c (‘When I think about this 4 hero (Only a hero can die in a
because he uses but.) experience now, I think it was film.)
5 proud (This adjective is followed fun.’) 5 ending (Only it can be used to say
by of.) 4C 1 ago 3 suddenly 5 In the ending was funny. For hero or
2 While 4 later 6 next storyteller, we use he or she.)
GRAMMAR
2A 1 c (This action happened before 2 1 c omedy (This is a funny film that
WRITING
last night.) makes people laugh.)
5A a While (describes an action in 2 documentary (This is a film that
2 a (The second action happened
progress) gives information about the
at the same time as the first.)
b By the time (up to a time) world.)
3 c (The second action was
c After that, (describes what 3 romantic comedy (This is a
interrupted by the first.)
happens next) funny film about love.)
4 a (The second action happened
d One day, (introducing a story in 4 biopic (This is a film about a real
before the first.)
the past) person’s life.)
5 b (The first action was
e in the end, (introducing what 5 action film (This is a film with a
interrupted by the second.)
happened at the end of a story) lot of action in it, e.g. fast cars,
6 c (The past perfect is used after
f As soon as (immediately after, or fights.)
some thinking verbs such as
at the same time as) 6 drama (This a film about
realise.)
g When (at the time something a serious story that can
2B 1 w
as sitting (This is an else happens) sometimes be real, but actors
interrupted action.) play the characters.)
5B a 2 b 5 c 4 d 1
2 saw (The action happened after 7 mystery (This is a film about a
e 6 f 3 g 7
the writer went outside.) mystery the characters try to
3 had put (The action happened 6A Students’ own answers solve.)
before the writer went outside 6B Sample answer 8 adventure film (This is a film
and saw.) One day, we were travelling to our where the characters go on a
4 had happened (The verb next holiday destination by boat. journey to try to find something.)
comes after the verb discover While we were looking at the view
and describes an event that GRAMMAR
on our right, the boat suddenly hit
happened before the writer a rock under the water and turned 3A 1 c (Today isn’t finished yet. It’s
discovered what she found.) on its side. As soon as it happened, unfinished time, so the present
5 had done (The action happened we all fell into the water. At perfect is used.)
before the writer wanted to know.) first, I froze. After that, I started 2 a (This view tells us that the
6 watched (The action happened swimming like crazy. speaker is looking at it in the
after the one before.) By the time I got to the side of the present time and is talking about
7 had recorded (The action river, I was exhausted and lay on the in their lifetime up to now.)
happened before the writer ground for a few seconds before I 3 a (Last night is finished time so
watched the video.) checked on everyone else. Some the past simple is used.)
8 was doing (The action was people needed help to get out of 4 b (This is a past action which is
happening when the writer the water, but in the end, everyone relevant to the present, so the
found out the situation.) was safe. When we had all calmed present perfect is used.)
9 had done (The action happened down from our terrible experience, 3B 1 ’ve/have seen (This refers to
before the writer found out.) someone told us the river was full an unfinished time – during the
10 couldn’t (The action happened of crocodiles. We decided to travel person’s life so far.)
after the writer found out the the rest of the way by bus. 2 were/have been (Both tenses are
situation). possible here. The past simple
Lesson 2B is used if the speaker is thinking
PRONUNCIATION
VOCABULARY about watching the films – a
3 1 had
1A 1 show (A is talking about a TV completed action. The present
2 were
programme.) perfect is used if the speaker is
3 had (The speaker says ‘He’d
2 hero (A is talking about the thinking about their lifetime – an
heard’; ’d is a contraction of
police boss who’s the hero of unfinished time.)
had.)
the show.) 3 haven’t/have not seen (This
4 was
3 performances (B is asking about refers to an unfinished time –
5 were
the acting, and the actors’ the person’s life so far.)
6 had (The speaker says ‘She’d
performances.) 4 went (past finished action)
slept a lot’; ’d is a contraction of
4 characters (A is talking about the 5 visited (past finished action)
had.)
officers in the team in the show.) 6 took (past finished action)
LISTENING 5 plots (A is talking about the 7 felt (past finished action)
story.) 8 ’ve sat (This refers to an
4A a 4 b 6 c 1 d a e 5 f 2
6 ending (A is talking about what unfinished time – the person’s
4B 1 b
(‘… another waiter pushed happened just as the show life so far.)
into me.’) finished.)
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4 1 I’ve just watched a funny film. HOW TO … 7 S (‘… and is one of the fastest
2 Have you ever tried to write a 2A 1 train (‘My train was delayed.’) growing cities in the world.’)
story? 2 is (‘That’s fine …’) 2B 1 2
,000 (‘was once the home of
3 We haven’t seen any of these 3 200 (‘I got a call from Mr Hill this over 2,000 people’)
films. morning to say that he received 2 10 (‘The lake is now just 10
READING 200 boxes of paper, not twenty.’) percent of its past size ...’)
4 isn’t (‘Well, it’s a bit of a 3 632 (‘In 1996, the 632-metre-
5A 1, 4, 5 (The article is about writing
problem and one that I’m not high Oriental Pearl Tower
a story; 2, 3, 6 are different topics.)
very pleased about.’) opened …’)
5B a 5
(The paragraph talks about 5 accepts (‘Never mind. These 4 87 (‘A plan to make the lake
what to do to check the story things happen.’) bigger … The plan has cost
once you’ve written it.) 6 is (‘Good, thanks.’) $87m.’)
b 4 (The paragraph talks about 7 wasn’t (‘The problem is that we 5 3 (‘tourists take a three-hour
writing an introduction and ordered six but not sixteen.’) journey from Shanghai’)
ending.) 8 phone (‘Let me check what 6 26 (‘It has twice the population
c 2 (The paragraph talks about happened. I’ll call you back.’) that it had around twenty years
making a plan.) 2B 1 apologise, delayed 5 Sorry ago, with 26 million people …’)
d 3 (The paragraph talks about 2 really, fault 6 Never
adding details to a plan.) 3 keep 7 back REVIEW 1–2
e 1 (The paragraph talks about 4 mistake
ways of thinking of ideas.) GRAMMAR
5C 1 F
(‘It’s not a good idea to copy PRONUNCIATION 1 1 love (love is a state verb, so uses
other people’s stories …’) 3 1 a 2 b 3 a 4 b the present simple form)
2 F (‘Don’t just use your own 2 Do, grow (We use the present
SPEAKING simple for habits.)
experiences … Look at and
listen carefully to the things 4A 1 sorry about that 3 ’m/am thinking (We use
around you, too.’) 2 traffic’s terrible the present continuous for
3 F (‘Some people start noting 3 no problem temporary actions happening
down a lot of details from the 4 apologise around now.)
start, but it’s best to write just a 5 my fault 4 don’t grow (We use the present
few important things …’) 6 as soon as possible simple for habits.)
4 T (‘Making some simple pictures 4C–D Students’ own answers 5 ’m learning (We use the present
… can help you to see it more continuous for temporary
clearly in your mind.’) Lesson 2D actions happening around now.)
5 T (‘It can often help to begin GRAMMAR 6 ’m working (We use the present
with the ending of your story continuous for temporary
1A 1 c (during = within a time period, actions happening around now.)
and then go back to the start ...’)
i.e. the break.) 7 want (want is a state verb, so
6 T (‘Keep a note of everything
2 b (on + a specific day) uses the present simple form)
… It’s not good if the hero
3 a (until = up to a certain time)
has black hair at the start and 2 1 h
aving (an -ing form follows the
4 b (between = a time with a start
brown hair at the end!’) verb miss)
and finish point)
7 F (‘… it’s the start that gets 2 to come (to infinitive follows
people interested, so this is just 1B 1 until/till (until/till = up to a would love)
as important and often takes just certain time) 3 walking (an -ing form follows
as much time to write.’) 2 during (during = within a time the verb avoid)
8 F (‘Not everyone likes this kind period) 4 Cleaning (verb as the subject of
of ending, though.’) 3 in (in + a period to time to show a sentence)
9 F (‘Read it to make sure when something will happen) 5 getting (follows the preposition
everything is clear … Then, read 4 after (after + specific time/event) before)
it again and think about the 5 in/during (in/during + a decade) 6 to help (to infinitive follows
language …’) 6 before (before + specific time/ agreed)
10 T (‘And don’t just read your event)
story twice.’) 3 1 b (We use pretty + adjective.)
READING 2 b (a lot more can come before
Lesson 2C 2A 1 H (‘... is now the home of just a often)
few’) 3 a (We use fairly + adjective.)
VOCABULARY
2 S (‘… the 632-metre-high 4 c (quite a lot less is a phase)
1A 1 got (get lost) Oriental Pearl Tower opened
2 make (make an urgent call) 4 1 w
as working (action in progress
and was the only tall building in the past)
3 made (make other plans) in the area. Now there are tall
4 got (get held up) 2 went (a main, finished action in
buildings all around it.’) the past)
5 made (make a mess) 3 H (‘Plants are growing over and
6 got (get off at the wrong stop) 3 were walking (a longer action
inside the buildings’) that was interrupted)
7 made (make plans) 4 A (‘… was pushed into different 4 had known (a situation that
1B 1 made (made a terrible mess) directions to help grow food …’) existed before the writer saw
2 held (got held up in traffic) 5 S (‘It has twice the population the school friend)
3 mistake (made a mistake) that it had around twenty years 5 hadn’t seen (a situation that
4 got (got off at the wrong bus ago …’) existed before the writer saw
stop) 6 A (‘… but fishing near the city of the school friend)
5 wrong (get the wrong day) Aralsk is now possible again.’) 6 was (a main, finished action in
the past)
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5 c (The woman says that it’s fairer 2 1 decision (Make a decision – the PRONUNCIATION
that way.) writer is talking about deciding 4 1 Are you going to cook tonight?
6 b (The man says he read that a what university to go to.) 2 What are you doing later?
department store is closing.) 2 choices (The writer mentions 3 When are you seeing the doctor?
5C 1 r eminds (part of the phrase That going to a local university or 4 What are you going to watch?
reminds me …) going to one far from home.)
3 advantages (The writer READING
2 moving (part of the phrase
Moving on to …) mentions the advantages of 5 a
3 way (part of the phrase By the each choice.)
6A b ( The article is about the best
way …) 4 disadvantage (The writer is
decisions. The paragraph
4 off (part of the phrase This is mentions one big disadvantage
headings suggest four different
completely off topic.) of each choice.)
decisions that were not
5 make up (make up my mind =
everyday decisions.)
WRITING make a decision)
6 1 F 2 F 3 I 4 F 6 focus (The writer mentions 6B 1 D
(Amelia believed she had to
5 I 6 I 7 F 8 I thinking about only the course – stop doing sport, but after seeing
on comes after focus.) other people playing basketball
7A 1 Yes (e.g. I’m, I’d, It’s) 7 made sense (The writer in wheelchairs, she realised she
2 Yes (info) mentions that it was the didn’t have to give it up.)
3 No (Hope to hear from you soon.) sensible decision.) 2 A (André gave up going out with
4 Yes (e.g. Thanks very much, the 8 chose (The writer mentions friends to start a business and
contractions, the short forms) that they made this decision – feels it was the right thing now
5 No chose must be in the past in this the business is successful.)
6 No (It’s too informal.) sentence.) 3 C (Josh made the decision to
7B Sample answer end a friendship which had an
GRAMMAR effect on his friend, but it was
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am interested in applying to 3A 1 a (Might describes a possible right for both of them.)
study art history at the college. future plan, but one the speaker 4 B (Maria got her wish to study
Before I formally apply, I would like isn’t sure of.) abroad but found it hard to
to ask some questions. 2 c (This describes an make friends at first and she
Your advertisement does not arrangement, so the present missed her family.)
mention any details about the continuous is used.) 6C 1 crazy 5 school
course. Could you tell me how 3 c (This describes a future plan 2 staff 6 angry
long the course is and when the made at the time of speaking, so 3 hard 7 sports
lessons are? I would also like will is used.) 4 students 8 gym
to know what kinds of subjects 4 b (This describes a future plan
students study on the course and or prediction made at the time Lesson 3C
if there is an exam at the end. of speaking.)
5 a (This describes a future plan, VOCABULARY
Finally, small classes are
important to me. Please could you so going to is used.) 1 1 campus (The place where the
tell me how many students there 6 b (This describes a future university buildings are.)
are in a class? arrangement, so the present 2 library (The place with books
Thank you for your attention and I continuous is used.) and computers.)
hope to hear from you soon. 3 study (A study area is where
3B 1 I think I’ll have the pasta salad.
Yours faithfully, people work quietly.)
2 I might not come to class
Matt Bidford 4 employment (The employment
tomorrow.
office is where someone helps
3 They’re going to see a film
Lesson 3B tonight.
students to find work.)
VOCABULARY 5 halls (The halls of residence are
4 What are you going to do this
where students live.)
1A 1 d (make up my mind) weekend?
6 sports (The sports centre is
2 b (select something, i.e. the food) 5 Tom and I are meeting a friend
where people do sport, games
3 f (makes sense) for lunch.
and exercise.)
4 a (made the right choice) 6 Will you give me a call tomorrow?
7 gym (The gym is the place with
5 c (advantages and 3C 1 b
(It’s a plan because the bikes, running machines and
disadvantages) speaker has decided it, but it’s weights for exercise.)
6 e (considered all the options) not arranged as there’s no date. 8 theatres (Theatres are places
1B 1 choose (Only choose is followed The speaker just says sometime.) where people watch plays and
by to get.) 2 a (It’s an arrangement as both concerts.)
2 consider (Only consider fits the the speaker and Amelia have 9 language (A language school is
meaning of the sentence.) agreed on a place and time.) a place where people can take
3 make (Only makes goes with 3 d (The speaker is not sure. It’s English lessons.)
sense.) possible, but not 100% sure.)
2 1 s urgery (This follows doctor’s
4 focus (Only focus is followed by 4 c (The speaker decides to go to
and is a doctor’s office.)
on.) the door as they speak.)
2 lane (This follows cycle and is
5 mind (Only mind comes after 5 d (Dan is not sure about his
the place on the road where
make up your.) plans. It’s possible he’ll come,
bicycles go.)
6 decision (Only decision comes but he isn’t sure.)
3 rental (This comes between car
after make a. Sense follows make 6 a (This is an arrangement as
and office and is the place where
but with no a.) Marie has already made the
people rent a car.)
appointment.)
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4 rank (This follows taxi and is 5 c (The meaning of a doesn’t 1B 1 c (Strict here means the speaker
the place where taxis wait for make sense in the sentence. follows the rule they believe is
customers.) Only c works because the object important.)
5 station (This follows petrol and is a pronoun and the pronoun 2 a (Only gave goes with up to
is the place where drivers buy must come before the particle. mean ‘stop doing something’.)
petrol.) 6 a (Option b isn’t possible 3 b (Bad can only be used to
because there’s no object. Only describe a loser.)
HOW TO …
a is possible because we cannot 4 a (Only hard can follow work.)
3A 2 gym (‘I’ve heard there’s a gym separate this phrasal verb, 5 c (Only do can be followed by
on campus. Is that right?’) so the object comes after the very well.)
4 library (‘Do you know if we can particle.) 6 a (Only carry is followed by on,
borrow e-books?’) to mean ‘continue’.)
5 place to eat (‘Can you tell me LISTENING
1C 1 gives up 5 failure
where the best place for lunch 2A 2 (‘The first one is having a reason
2 competitive 6 talented
is?’) to get out of bed every day and
3 bad loser 7 did well
7 shop (‘Can you tell us how we work hard.’)
4 success 8 carry on
get to the campus shop from 3 (‘What’s the second most
here?’) important thing? … Education.’) GRAMMAR
3B 1 if we can borrow e-books 5 (‘What’s the third most 2A 1 a (have to is used for things that
2 what time it opens important thing? … Friends. … are necessary)
3 if they do pilates classes there Can family help us in the same 2 b (needn’t is used for things that
4 where the best place for lunch is way? Yes.’) are not necessary)
5 if they sell vegetarian food 6 (‘What are your final two 3 b (shouldn’t is used for things
6 how we get to the campus shop important things? … The first is that are a bad idea)
from here health.’) 4 a (don’t need to is used for things
8 (‘And the final one? … Sleep.’) that you can do, but aren’t
PRONUNCIATION necessary)
2B 1 g
ood (‘When you work hard,
4 1 P 2 N 3 P 4 N 5 N 6 P you can be successful. And this 5 a (mustn’t is used for things that
makes you feel great.’) are not allowed)
SPEAKING
2 the right choices (‘… it also 6 b (don’t have to is used for
5A 1 like 4 know gives us the knowledge and things that you can do, but
2 me 5 you skills we need to make good aren’t necessary)
3 if 6 ask decisions in life.’) 2B 1 b (mustn’t describes something
5C–5D Students’ own answers 3 isn’t (‘We don’t always need which is not allowed)
a teacher. We can teach 2 a (should describes something
Lesson 3D ourselves.’) that is a good idea)
GRAMMAR 4 a few (‘And I don’t mean lots of 3 a (don’t need to describes
friends. I mean one or two good something that you can do, but
1A 1 both (We can separate put away, friends.’)
so both are correct.) it’s not necessary. Note that
5 more (‘They help us to relax don’t have to also describes this,
2 a (We cannot separate stick with, when we feel stressed.)
so only a is correct.) but in the sentence to is missing)
6 decide (‘They often help us to 4 b (needn’t describes something
3 b (We cannot separate look make decisions, too.’)
after, so only b is correct.) that you can do, but isn’t
7 a little (‘A short walk every day necessary)
4 a We cannot separate log onto, will help. We don’t have to run
so only a is correct.) ten kilometres!’) 2C 1 s hould practise speaking
5 a (We can separate write down, 8 annoyed (‘… and we get angry a 2 don’t have/need to be
but a pronoun must come after lot more.’) 3 shouldn’t spend hours studying
the verb. Only a is correct.) 4 should study
6 both (We can separate pick up, 2C 1 W
hen you work hard, you can be 5 have to/need to/should/must
so both are correct.) successful. 6 don’t have/need to look up
2 Studies tell us that friends keep
1B 1 went off 4 picked, up PRONUNCIATION
us healthy.
2 got up 5 get on
3 Without good sleep, we feel 3 1 should (l) 3 mustn’t (t)
3 put, on 6 switched, on
really tired all the time. 2 shouldn’t (l)
1C 1 c (Only c is possible because we 4 A good night’s sleep is really
can separate this verb, but a important in life. LISTENING
pronoun must come before the 4A 2 (‘… success that happens by
particle.) UNIT 4 accident.’)
2 b (Only this is possible as the
form must be verb + object + Lesson 4A 4B 1 b
(Percy LeBaron Spencer was
particle.) working on technology usually
VOCABULARY used in boats and planes when
3 c (Only this is possible because
we cannot separate the verb 1A 1 failure (noun of fail) it cooked his chocolate.)
and particle, so the object 2 give up (stop trying) 2 c (Édouard Bénédictus dropped
comes after the particle.) 3 carry on (continue) some glass on the floor.)
4 a (We need an object, and 4 competitive (tries hard to win or 3 c (The glass didn’t break
because we can separate the be successful) because it had a chemical on it.)
phrasal verb and the object is 5 bad loser (get angry after losing)
a pronoun, the pronoun comes 6 talented (having a natural ability)
before the particle.)
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4 d (The owner of the tea 2 share (This is the only verb that 5 F (She mentions riding her bike
company didn’t explain the tea is followed by information.) and seeing her friends.)
should come out of the bag 3 made (This is the only verb that 6 F (He says his machine makes
before going in water.) goes with a call.) better coffee.)
5 a (Ruth Wakefield had to make 4 send (This is the only verb that 7 T (She says her life would be
cookies with what she had.) goes with a message and means boring without music.)
6 a (Ruth Wakefield had to cut up ‘give’.) 8 F (She says she doesn’t want to
the chocolate into small pieces.) 5 download their app (This is listen to her own voice.)
4C 1 A (‘… but it’s not always true, the only phrase that fits the
meaning of the sentence.) Lesson 4C
is it? … No, Raj. Sometimes
success comes when you don’t 6 texts (This is the only noun that VOCABULARY
have a plan at all.’) goes with receive) 1A 1 match (A is asking about a
2 D (‘I couldn’t live without my 2 1 leader 4 creator netball match B’s team played.)
microwave. … Really? I never 2 discovery 5 successful 2 champions (B won so her team
use mine.’) 3 development 6 introduction are the champions.)
3 A (‘I’ve always been terrible 3 lost (B is saying that it was great
at science. … Yes, I find it GRAMMAR to win because they lost last
impossible, too!’) 3A 1 the 2 – 3 an 4 – 5 a year’s final.)
4 A (‘That’s my favourite story of 6 the 4 supported (A is talking about
all. … I think it’s the best one.’) fans watching the match.)
3B 1 d
(The superlative adjective is
5 D (‘I love chocolate chip cookies! 5 part (This word is part of the
the best dessert)
… I prefer my biscuits without phrase take part in.)
2 f (The place is New York.)
any chocolate.’) 1B 1 pitch
3 a (The apple is one of many
6 A (‘It’s good that she carried on 2 players
and this is the first time it is
and didn’t just decide to give up. 3 stick
mentioned.)
… But lots of people like them, 4 pass
4 e (This is generally about cats
so it was a good thing they were 5 score (Hockey players try to
and dogs, and not about one cat
invented.’) score a goal.)
or one dog.)
WRITING 5 b (The job is a nurse.) 6 goalkeeper (The goalkeeper
6 c (This is about a specific tries to stop the other team
5 1 c 2 b 3 f 4 a 5 e 6 d
supermarket, not supermarkets from scoring a goal.)
6A Students’ own answers in general.) 7 referee (The referee checks that
6B Sample answer the teams follow the rules.)
3C 1 c (There is just one time and the
Hi Alex, 8 wins (The team with the most
speaker and listener both know
Great to hear from you. goals wins.)
what they are talking about.)
Congratulations on moving to my 9 draw (Teams draw when they
2 c (the comes before a
country! I hope you’re enjoying it have the same number of goals.
superlative adjective)
here.
3 b (It is the first time the HOW TO …
You asked me for some advice
elephant is mentioned.) 2A 1 two/2 4 clock
about meeting people. I know you
4 a (a comes before a job) 2 two/2 5 points
like sports. Maybe you can join a
5 c (There’s only one moon.) 3 draw 6 forty/40
sports club of some kind. You’ll
6 a (It is the first time the house is
meet people that way and get B 1 are 5 to
mentioned and it is one of many.)
some exercise, too. You can find 2 with 6 by
out what clubs there are at the PRONUNCIATION 3 has 7 that
local sports centre, so you need to 4 1 ðə 4 ðə 4 can’t 8 goal
find out where that is. 2 ðiː 5 ðə
I know that you work from 3 ðiː 6 ðiː PRONUNCIATION
home, so how about doing some 3 1 can 3 can’t 5 can’t
voluntary work? If you offer to do READING 2 can 4 can 6 can’t
something in the local area, you’ll 5 1 tins (of food)
meet new people. Or, you could go 2 (the) power SPEAKING
and say hello to your neighbours. 3 (a/the) tin opener/electric tin 4A 1 played 3 can 5 aim
You might find someone around opener 2 have 4 score 6 lasts
the same age as you in your 4 (their) mobile phones
building or street. 4C–D Students’ own answers
All the best, 6A 1 E (coffee)
Sam 2 C (hairdryer) Lesson 4D
3 D (glasses) GRAMMAR
Lesson 4B 4 A (digital map on a phone)
5 F (music apps) 1A 1 c (The present perfect is used
VOCABULARY after the superlative adjective.)
6 B (search engines)
1A 1 launched a new website 2 b (Worst is the correct superlative
2 went live 6B 1 F
(She also gets lost when she’s form of the adjective bad.)
3 created the webpages on foot.) 3 a (Has must follow she and ever
4 find information 2 F (He prefers to use the one that always comes after has/have.)
5 create an account he thinks is the best.) 4 c (Most expensive is the
6 go viral 3 T (She mentions her hairdryer superlative form of expensive.)
and her microwave.)
1B 1 t ake (This is the only verb that 4 T (She says that glasses are a
goes with photos.) strange choice.)
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7 published (An action that 3 F (One journalist continued to 4 c (The direct speech was ‘I’ll
newspapers do when they put believe the paintings were the be at work until 7 p.m.’, so
a story in the paper, either on best in the gallery.) will changes to would, or the
paper or online.) 4 T contraction ’d.)
8 content (This means the 5 F (He believed the horse was 5 b (The direct speech was ‘I’m
information in the article.) clever.) playing football’. The present
6 T continuous changes to the past
GRAMMAR
7 F (It appeared on a serious news continuous.)
2A 1 c (Refers to the café.) programme.) 6 c (The direct speech was ‘I’ve
2 b (Refers to Jill’s husband.) 8 T been to over twenty different
3 c (Refers to the news story.) 9 F (They continued the joke countries’. The present perfect
4 a (Refers to a day.) and told them to put pasta in changes to the past perfect.)
2B 1 – (The relative pronoun who is tomatoes to grow a spaghetti 2B 1 w
as organising (The present
not necessary because it refers tree at home.) continuous changes to the past
to the object of the sentence.) 4D 1 m
odern (‘In 1964, journalists saw continuous.)
2 which/that four modern art paintings …’) 2 ’d/had stopped buying (The
3 – (The relative pronoun who is 2 truth (‘After learning the truth, present perfect changes to the
not necessary because it refers one journalist still believed the past perfect.)
to the object of the sentence.) monkey’s paintings were the 3 could meet us (Can changes to
4 which/that best in the gallery.’) could.)
5 whose (It refers to the man’s car 3 add (‘Hans’s trainer … gave 4 ’d/had broken (The past simple
which is a possessive.) Hans numbers to add together.’) becomes the past perfect.)
6 – (The relative pronoun that/ 4 study (‘Van Osten allowed a 5 ’d/had been (The past simple
which is not necessary because group of scientists to study becomes the past perfect.)
it refers to the object of the Hans …’)
sentence.) PRONUNCIATION
5 temperatures (‘… which were
2C 1 w
hich/that teach (Refers to the growing a lot of spaghetti that 3 campaign, environment,
articles, which are a thing.) year because the temperatures knowledge, plumber, mechanic
2 whose job is (Refers to the were higher than normal.’) LISTENING
friend’s job, so it is possessive.) 6 joke (‘Of course, none of this
was real. It was 1 April and an 4A 1 b 2 a 3 a
3 which/that I know (Refers to
places, which is a thing, and not April Fools’ joke.’) 4B 1 c (‘City life can be fun and
an actual place.) exciting, but it can also be busy,
4 when/that we first met (Refers Lesson 5B tiring and expensive.’)
to day, which is a time.) VOCABULARY 2 a (‘… for people who love nature
5 who/that shares (Refers to the 1A 1 pollution 4 rainforest to enjoy together. It’s a great
neighbour, who is a person.) 2 activist 5 donate community activity …’)
6 where you can find (Refers to a 3 waste 6 charity 3 a (‘I’ve loved books since I was a
place on the website.) child.’)
1B 1 b (A campaign is an organised 4 a (‘Anyone can take a book
PRONUNCIATION series of events or actions.) without paying anything, but
3 1 /w/ (where) 4 /h/ (who) 2 b (We can only keep the when they do, they have to put
2 /h/ (whose) 5 /w/ (when) environment clean, not the one in that they don’t want
3 /w/ (which) climate or pollution.) anymore.’)
3 a (Disasters goes with natural.) 5 c (Each person left their art
READING 4 a (Only levels and waste come on a table and chose another
4A 1 d (The first line of the article says before of. Only levels of fits the person’s piece of art.’)
that we enjoy strange stories, but meaning of the sentence.) 6 b (‘… but I thought they’d all
feel sad when they’re not true.) 5 c (Jams is the only word which bring paintings. Actually, there
2 e (The art was painted by a goes with traffic.) were also photographs, metal
monkey.) 6 b (Only recycled fits the meaning work … .’)
3 b (The trainer thought the horse of the whole sentence.)
could do maths, but it couldn’t.) 5 1 T
here aren’t many green spaces
1C 1 change where I live.
4 f (A journalist told people on TV
2 smoke 2 I’ve loved books since I was a
that pasta was growing on trees
3 transport child.
in Switzerland.)
4 resources 3 When I heard about book
4B 1 F
rench (‘… by new French artist 5 disaster cupboards, I was excited.
Pierre Brassau.’) 6 rubbish 4 Art galleries can be expensive
2 (a) dancer (‘… the way the artist and full of tourists.
painted was similar to the way a GRAMMAR
dancer dances’) 2A 1 c (The direct speech was ‘We WRITING
3 (a) monkey (‘… it looked like don’t need your help’. The 6 1 The problem is that (This
a monkey had painted the present simple verb changes to introduces the problem and
pictures.’) the past simple in the reported comes before a clause.)
4 (a) zoo (‘… had got a monkey speech.) 2 Unfortunately (This describes a
from a zoo to paint them.’) 2 a (The direct speech was ‘I’m wish the writer doesn’t want to
going to a concert later this be true, and it is followed by a
4C 1 F
(The article says that almost
evening.’. The auxiliary verb comma.)
all the journalists were positive.
changes from present to past.) 3 The issue (This is the subject of
One wasn’t.)
3 b (Only told is followed by an the sentence which refers to the
2 T
object pronoun – us.) problem already discussed.)
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7 never used to enjoy (This 1C 1 artist (noun to describe a person) 3 F (It comes from our parents
describes a past state the writer 2 creativity (noun) and our experiences.)
didn’t experience.) 3 photography (noun) 4 F (We can learn to be more
8 used to prefer (This describes a 4 skilful/skilled (adjective) creative and become more
regular, past state.) 5 creative (adjective) creative with experience, e.g.
6 imaginative (adjective) famous artists, musicians.)
PRONUNCIATION
7 talented (adjective) 5 T
3A 1 six 3 ten 5 six 8 imagination (noun) 6 T
2 eight 4 seven 6 seven
PRONUNCIATION 4C 1 many
3B 1 We used to live in Italy. 2 activities
2 I never used to like art very much. 2A–B
1 artist, photograph, talent, 3 shape
3 I used to do a lot of sport at 4 watch
school. talented
2 artistic, creative, imagine, 5 sleep
4 She never used to speak to me. 6 technology
5 They used to visit us often. imaginative
3 creativity, photographic 5 get go in enter
6 He used to love spending time
great good always usually
outside. GRAMMAR have move
READING 3A 1 a (The usual comparative form
of easy is easier, and than is WRITING
4 1 c
needed.) 6 1 Although 3 because of
5A 1, 2, 4, 5 2 b (The superlative form needs 2 While 4 unless
5B 1 b
(‘They both show regular the.)
scenes from everyday life …’) 3 c (This comparative form is 7A–B
Students’ own answers. See
2 b (‘What’s different is that missing as.) Ex 6 for a model.
Crewdson’s photos show real 4 b (We need as before and after
life, but also something not the adverb.)
Lesson 6C
real.’) VOCABULARY
3B 1 t he most creative (A superlative
3 c (‘Many photographers … feel is needed because it’s a 1A 1 outstanding 4 impossible
both lucky and happy when they comparison with everyone in 2 tiny 5 fantastic
get the perfect image.’) the world. Creative is a longer 3 horrible 6 fascinating
4 a (‘Crewdson takes time adjective.) 1B 1 essential 4 tiny
to plan every detail of his 2 more imaginative (A 2 outstanding 5 impossible
photographs.’) comparative is needed because 3 fascinating
5 c (‘In a lot of his photos, people it’s comparing past and
do strange things, often without present. Imaginative is a longer HOW TO …
understanding why.’) adjective.) 2A 1 In my view, the venue was too
6 c (‘Crewdson’s photos can make 3 the worst (A superlative small.
us feel like the people in the is needed because it’s a 2 What did you think of the
photos.’) comparison with everyone the concert music?
5C 1 s tories (‘… and they both build writer knows. Bad is an irregular 3 What makes you say that you
stories in our minds.’) comparative adjective.) didn’t like it?
2 actors (‘He has a huge group of 4 more talented (A comparative is 4 I guess it’s good we’re not all
people working with him.’) needed because it’s comparing the same.
3 film (‘Crewdson creates a scene past and present. Talented is a 5 The reason is the singing was
a bit like a film.’) longer adjective.) really horrible.
4 film character (‘He says that the 5 more carefully (A comparative is
needed because it’s comparing 2B 1 b 2 a 3 c 4 e 5 d
film … gave him this idea.’)
5 afraid (‘They’re often worried or two actions (listening in the 3 didn’t like
frightened ...’) past and present). Carefully is a PRONUNCIATION
6 ‘Why?’ (‘… we start imagining longer adverb.)
stories about why.’) 6 better (A comparative is needed 4 1 I thought it was terrible.
because it’s comparing past and 2 In my view, the acting was good.
Lesson 6B present. Good is an irregular 3 For me, that doesn’t make a
comparative adjective.) good film.
VOCABULARY
1A 1 c (This describes the subject of 7 more relaxed (A comparative is SPEAKING
the course.) needed because it’s comparing
5A 1 What was the last film you saw?
2 a (This describes the subject of past and present. Relaxed is a
2 It was that action film that came
art.) longer adjective.)
out on Friday. I saw it at the
3 b (This is the only positive 8 less stressed (A comparative is
weekend.
adjective.) needed because it’s comparing
3 Oh yes? What did you think of it?
4 c (Only skilful can describe the past and present)
4 I thought it was terrible.
musician in this sentence.) LISTENING 5 Why did you think that?
5 b (Only imagine fits the meaning 4A a (‘… scientist Alicia Falstaff is 6 Because the story was hard to
of the sentence.) going to tell us what research understand.
6 c (Only talent can come after a says about the brain and how 7 Oh dear, that’s not good. How
and before for.) creativity works.’) was the acting?
1B 1 photographer 4 talented
4B 1 T
2 photography 5 create
2 T
3 imagination 6 skills
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8 In my view, the acting was 5 university (‘… and continue to 5 the worst (Use a superlative
good, but there was very little study science at university.’) adjective with the present
speaking. It was all action. For 6 science lessons (‘The question perfect.)
me, that doesn’t make a good is how we make sure that all 6 more carefully than (Use a
film. science lessons include …’) comparative adverb.)
9 Really? I like a lot of action in my 6 1 since (the time it started)
films! REVIEW 5–6 2 for (the period of time)
10 Do you? I suppose we’re all 3 has (present perfect with he)
different. GRAMMAR
4 have (present perfect with
5B–C Students’ own answers 1 1 c (who refers to The driver) millions of people)
2 c (whose refers to the woman’s 5 which/that (relative pronoun
Lesson 6D son – a possessive) which refers to ones/games)
3 a (when refers to a time) 6 most (superlative adjective)
GRAMMAR
4 b (where refers to places)
1A 1 b (Use the present perfect with 5 a (who refers to friends – people) VOCABULARY
since to talk about an action 6 a (which refers to an app) 7 1 got (get engaged)
that started in the past and
2 1 ’d/had never met Jamie (The 2 get (get married)
continues now.)
present perfect changes to the 3 passed (pass a test)
2 b (Use the past simple to
past perfect.) 4 graduated (from university)
describe an action that
2 was cooking dinner (The present 5 had (have a baby)
happened for a period of time
continuous changes to the past 6 won (win a match)
that started and finished in the
continuous.) 7 broke (break a mobile phone)
past.)
3 they were going out (Be in be 8 got (get promoted)
3 c (Use the present perfect with
going to changes from the 9 celebrated (celebrate a birthday)
yet to talk about ‘at any time up
to now’.) present to the past.) 8 1 f (traffic jam)
4 a (Use the present perfect with 4 ’d/would probably see Alex (Will 2 c (donate to charity)
since to talk about an action changes to its past form would.) 3 h (recycle waste)
that started in the past and 5 couldn’t do it (can changes to its 4 a (have an argument)
continues now.) past form could.) 5 e (get likes)
5 a (Use for to describe a period of 6 needed to get some sleep (The 6 g (climate change)
time.) present simple changes to the 7 b (natural disasters)
6 c (Use since to describe a specific past simple.) 8 d (fake news)
time when something started.) 3 1 b
(A negative verb is needed so 9 1 online 4 levels
1B 1 ’s/has had (This is an action c is not possible. The correct 2 huge 5 rubbish
that started in the past and is form with never is never used to, 3 environment
continuing now.) so a is also incorrect.)
10A 1 painter studio
2 took (This is a finished past 2 c
2 recordings venues
action.) 3 c
3 artist audience
3 haven’t finished (This is an 4 b (This is not a past habit, but a
4 image architect
action that hasn’t happened past situation over a period of
5 drawing subject
up to now, but is expected to time, so we use the past simple.)
6 dancer composer
happen soon.) 4 1 ’s/is going to (The noise is B 1 talented 5 creative
4 haven’t/have not seen (This is evidence, so the speaker uses 2 talent 6 dancers
an action that started in the going to.) 3 venue 7 skill
past and is continuing now.) 2 might (The speaker is not sure, 4 audience 8 photographs
5 hasn’t/has not been (This is an so uses might.)
action that started in the past 3 ’ll/will (The speaker feels certain
and is continuing now.) this will happen, so uses will.) UNIT 7
6 was (This is a past action that is 4 will (The speaker feels certain
completed.) this will happen, because it Lesson 7A
usually does, so uses will.) VOCABULARY
READING
5 ’re going to be (The speaker has 1A 1 queue 5 tradition
2A b ( The first part of the article evidence that they will be late, 2 destination 6 season
talks about the importance so uses going to.) 3 trip 7 jams
of creativity in science. The 6 might (The speaker isn’t certain, 4 tour 8 break
second part discusses why it’s so uses might.)
important for school lessons to 1B 1 sightseeing (go + sightseeing)
include a focus on creativity.) 5 1 a
s expensive as (They are the 2 attractions (tourist + attractions)
same price.) 3 festival (with singing and dancing
2B 1 t he arts (‘When we think of 2 not as tall as (Use a comparative tells us that it’s a festival)
creativity, we usually think of adjective, as it is comparing how 4 customs (customs can be local
the arts, not science.’) tall two people are.) and people follow them)
2 artists (‘Albert Einstein 3 slower/more slowly than (Use 5 trip (the speaker is talking about
once described the greatest a comparative adverb, as it’s the whole trip away)
scientists as artists.’) comparing the actions of two
3 experiments (‘They might seem 1C 1 resort
people.)
to be just fun experiments …’) 2 Check-in
4 the furthest/farthest (Use
4 sound (‘For some people, the 3 luggage
a superlative adjective, as it
sound of people eating is really 4 souvenirs
compares a group of people.)
stressful …’) 5 nightlife
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2 a (She says that all except one of 6 F (It’s wide. A narrow road 5 herself (Anna is female so we
her colleagues were from other usually can’t have more than use herself.)
Mexican cities but they didn’t one or two cars side by side.) 6 itself (The television is a thing so
seem very different from each 7 F (It’s noisy, and possibly we use itself.)
other. b is incorrect because stressful.) 7 themselves (My children are they
Anna says they were similar. c is 8 T so we use themselves.)
incorrect because Anna doesn’t 9 F (It’s narrow, not wide.) 8 yourself/yourselves (You is the
mention colleagues back home.) 10 T subject so we use yourself or
3 c (She says that the boat ride 1B 1 c olourful (B mentions red, green yourselves if you is plural.)
was the best part of the trip for and yellow.) 9 ourselves (The subject is We so
her. She mentions a and b but 2 modern (B is comparing the ourselves is the pronoun.)
these were not the best part. historical buildings to modern 10 yourselves (The subject is You
4 a (She says that she enjoyed buildings today.) and because the speaker uses
eating something different to 3 narrow (B says that the all, we know the subject is
cereal in the mornings. b is streets didn’t need to be wide, plural, so we use yourselves.)
incorrect because she said she’d comparing it to A’s mention of 1C 1 myself (The subject is I).
eaten it before, not cooked it. c narrow ones.) 2 yourself (The subject is You.)
is incorrect because Anna said it 4 ancient (B is talking about the 3 ourselves (The subject is Sammy
was hotter but she didn’t mind.) street where the historical and I = We.)
5 b (She says the buildings buildings are, and streets that 4 herself (The subject is one
were newer than she thought were built when there were no woman = she.)
they would be. a is incorrect cars.) 5 himself (The subject is a guy =
because she says she’d met her 5 peaceful (B is describing the he.)
colleagues before. c is incorrect quiet streets without usual road 6 yourselves (The subject is you
because she knew it would be noise.) and Sammy = you plural.)
warm but not hot.)
6 b (She says that she hopes How to ... LISTENING
to have a week at the local LISTENING 2A 1 spending 4 meals
beach. a is incorrect because 2 job 5 bus
2A a, b, c, e, f, h
she doesn’t want to go back 3 accommodation 6 online
to Monterrey for a while. c is 3 1 absolutely 5 can
incorrect because she wants to 2 must 6 sure 2B 1 F
(The presenter says we won’t
stay local.) 3 definitely 7 lovely be able to stay in five-star
4 without 8 fun hotels, but we’ll be comfortable
WRITING and safe.)
7 1 expected 4 was PRONUNCIATION 2 F (The presenter says it might
2 found 5 walking be free, but not always.)
4 1 b 2b 3 a 4 b 5 a
3 to take 3 T (The presenter says we should
SPEAKING do research to check that
8A–B Students’ own answers. See text people who stayed in the room
in Ex 7 for a model. 5A–B 1 absolutely 4 sounds
2 should 5 leave before were happy.)
9 Sample answer 3 That 6 How 4 F (The presenter says that you
I believe that travelling in your can buy supermarket food, too.)
own country is better than 5C–D Students’ own answers 5 T (The presenter suggests
travelling abroad. Firstly, it is often making cold food.)
cheaper than travelling abroad. Lesson 7D 6 F (The presenter says that
You do not have to pay for flights walking is the cheapest way.)
or long-distance train journeys. GRAMMAR
7 F (The presenter suggests
Secondly, it is possible to learn to 1A 1 c (The subject is The children, buying a ticket for a week.)
learn more about your own history which is the same as They, so we 8 T (The presenter suggests that
and culture. This is important use themselves.) our friends might have friends
because often different areas of a 2 b (The subject is you in the in who might offer us a room in
country are different to our own. singular, so we use yourself.) their homes.)
Finally, when we stay in our own 3 b (The subject is My laptop,
which is the same as it, so we 3 1 Y
ou can live with a family and
countries, we can help to support
use itself.) look after their children.
tourism. This can be good for our
4 a (The subject is I, so we use 2 Be careful when you decide
country’s economy.
myself.) where to stay.
Lesson 7C 5 b (The subject is We, so we use 3 Try not to take transport if you
ourselves.) can.
VOCABULARY
6 a (The subject is My sister, so we 4 Go online and connect with
1A 1 F (Something that is colourful people.
use herself.)
has lots of colours and is usually
bright.) 1B 1 m
yself (The subject is I so we
use myself.)
UNIT 8
2 T
3 F (It’s something that people 2 himself (James is male so we use Lesson 8A
have been doing for a long himself.)
3 ourselves (The subject is We so VOCABULARY
time.)
4 T we use ourselves.) 1 1 b (Only calculate goes with how
5 T 4 themselves (The subject is Most many.)
people which is the same as They 2 a (Only solve goes with problem.)
so we use themselves.) 3 c (This forms part of a phrasal
verb with into.)
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4 b (Only upload goes with photos 3 F (He says those videos don’t GRAMMAR
when talking about putting interest him.) 3A 1 a (present perfect passive: (it)
them online.) 4 F (She says that when she makes has + past participle)
5 a (Only arranged goes with for cake at home everything is a 2 c (present continuous passive:
someone.) mess, but everything is perfect (it) is being + past participle)
6 a (You can install, repair and when people make cakes in 3 c (past simple passive question:
replace a heating system, but videos.) Were (you) + past participle)
you repair or replace an old one, 5 T (He says that these videos 4 b (past simple passive: (I) was +
not a new one.) relax him.) past participle)
2A 1 d (looking after my little sister) 6 T (Jo suggests it and Ed agrees.)
3B 1 w
as asked (past simple passive:
2 c (gets on very well) 6B 1 m
etal (‘I watched someone (I) was + past participle)
3 a (work out how to) making a metal ball the other 2 ’re/are being filmed (present
4 g (come up with a new song) day …’) continuous passive: (We) are +
5 b (set up his own business) 2 skilful (‘… And they’re so past participle)
6 e (take up a sport) skilful!’) 3 haven’t been given (present
7 h (picked up golf) 3 see (‘a final product we can see perfect passive: (We) haven’t
8 f (turned … into …) with our eyes.’) been + past participle)
2B 1 took up 5 looked after 4 awful (‘If I’ve had an awful day 4 ’re/are told (present simple
2 picked up 6 come up with at work, I just put one of those passive: (We) are + past
3 set up 7 work out videos on …’) participle)
4 made up 8 got on 5 wood (‘I should probably say 5 ’s/is being made (present
food … But I’d love to be able to continuous passive: (It) is being +
GRAMMAR make something from wood.’) past participle)
3A 1 a (This refers to past ability at 6 paper (‘I’d like to make things 6 been asked (present perfect
one specific time.) with paper like they do in Japan.’) passive question: Have (you)
2 c (This refers to a general WRITING been + past participle)
present ability.) 7 1 When I was about eleven 3C 1 a
re shared (present simple
3 c (This refers to a past ability 2 Before we could passive: (they) are + past
about a specific time.) 3 At first participle)
4 b (This refers to a general 4 after a few lessons 2 is used (present simple passive
present ability.) 5 These days with time expression each
5 a (This refers to a negative past 6 at the age of twenty-five month of every year: (it) is + past
ability.) 7 I can still participle)
6 a (This refers to past ability 3 have been watched (present
about a specific time, so could 8A–B
Students’ own answers. See
perfect passive with time
isn’t possible.) Ex 7 for a sample answer.
expression in the last …: (they)
B 1 c an catch/’m able to catch Lesson 8B have been + past participle)
(general present ability) 4 watched (past simple with the
VOCABULARY time expression last year; active,
2 could make/was able to make
(general past ability) 1 1 made (We make a film, using a not passive)
3 can’t do/’m not able to do camera.) 5 are being spent (present
(general present ability) 2 clips (A plural noun is needed in continuous passive with the
4 could write/was able to write this gap, and only clips fits the time expression at this moment:
(general past ability) form and meaning.) (they) are being + past participle)
5 was able to complete (past 3 shared (Only shared goes with
an object, it, and with.) PRONUNCIATION
ability at a specific time, so
could is not possible) 4 commented (Only commented 4 1 This cat video has been watched
6 can’t remember (a present is followed by on and then the by lots of people.
ability to remember something) object.) 2 Marie has just shown me a really
5 podcast (Only podcast can fit sad video.
PRONUNCIATION the meaning of the sentence.) 3 Some of us make our own
4 1 Could 5 can’t videos.
2A 1 s hut down (to turn the laptop
2 couldn’t 6 can 4 This video was only made this
off)
3 can 7 Were morning.
2 restart (to switch it off and on
4 Are 8 was again) READING
3 edit (to cut or add video clips 5A c
LISTENING
together)
5 like love fifty fifteen 4 undo (to forget the last 5B–C 1 D 2 A 3 E 4 B 5 C
make create finished final instruction you gave a computer 5D 1 s imple (‘Short videos with
arms hands program) simple messages are more likely
6A 1 T (Ed says he loves those kinds 5 charge (to put power onto the to go viral than longer videos.’)
of videos and that he knows Jo phone) 2 guilty (‘… a short video is less
does too, and she agrees.) 6 Press (to push a button) likely to make people feel guilty
2 F (She says that she watches 2B 1 plug 5 run when they know they have other,
people making meals, animals 2 switch 6 charge more important, things to do.’)
out of paper and watched 3 installed 7 switch 3 share (‘You want viewers to go
someone make a metal ball, but 4 unplug away thinking that your video
she can’t do those things.) was useful or important …
they’ll be more likely to share it.’)
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4 promise (‘Don’t promise 2 Have you checked the apps you 4 (‘… we become better at doing
something that doesn’t happen have open? several tasks at the same time.’)
because people will find that 3 Try switching off your phone 5 (‘… learning other languages
annoying.’) and restarting it. can also improve our chances of
5 interested (‘… choose something 4 It sometimes works if you delete getting a good job.’)
that will make viewers interested the app. 6 (‘And once we’re in work, it can
in what happens and want to help us to get paid more.’)
PRONUNCIATION
click ‘play’.’) 8 (‘Knowing other languages
6 week (‘Lots of video makers 6 1 The speaker took a video. (video allows me to be more
choose early in the week, …’) is emphasised.) comfortable when I travel, and
7 busy (‘At the weekend, people 2 The speaker closed the apps. have more fun’)
might be busy doing other (closed is emphasised.)
things.’) 3 The laptop is working. (working REVIEW 7–8
8 data (‘Look at the data and is emphasised.)
learn more about when videos 4 The speaker shared the video. GRAMMAR
are watched and shared.’) (shared is emphasised.) 1 1 b (a possible future situation
SPEAKING and condition, so we use if +
Lesson 8C present simple)
7A 1 There’s a problem 2 c (imaginary, unreal situation
VOCABULARY
2 I can’t and condition, so we use if +
1 1 crashed (When a laptop crashes, 3 Have you tried
you have to restart it.) past simple)
4 It sometimes 3 a (a possible future situation
2 working (This is the only word in 5 Maybe you need to
the box which can be used with and condition, so we use will +
6 I’ll try that infinitive)
isn’t to describe a problem.)
3 password (This explains why 7C–7D Students’ own answers 4 c (imaginary situation and
A couldn’t get into their email condition, so we use wouldn’t +
account.) LESSON 8D infinitive)
4 attachment (You include an 2 1 m
uch (time is uncountable so we
GRAMMAR
attachment with an email.) use much)
5 file (You save a file after you’ve 1A 1 c (wouldn’t mind is followed by an 2 a few (videos are countable so
worked on it.) -ing form) we use a few)
2 c (like can be followed by either 3 enough (not ... enough means
2 1 s ocket (The place where you put an -ing form with no to, or to
a plug.) not the right amount)
infinitive) 4 hardly any (hardly any means a
2 keyboard (A keyboard has 3 a (suggest is followed by an -ing
letters on it.) very small amount; a bit of is not
form) possible with a plural countable
3 PIN (This is the number you type 4 c (look forward to is followed by
into the machine when you pay noun)
an -ing form) 5 a lot of (videos is countable so
by card.) 5 a (delay is followed by an -ing
4 USB storage device (The thing we cannot use much)
form) 6 very (The meaning here is
which you save files to.) 6 a (begin is followed by an -ing
5 cable (The thing which connects positive so we use very; too
form with no to.) means more than we need.)
two pieces of technology
together, or one piece of 1B 1 b (recommend + -ing form) 7 much (The meaning is negative
technology to a plug.) 2 a (improve + -ing form) so we use much.)
6 screen (The thing which you 3 a and b (hate + -ing form or 8 plenty of (The meaning is
look at on your laptop, mobile infinitive) positive so we use plenty of.)
or tablet to see messages, etc.) 4 b (make sure + infinitive without 9 too many (The meaning is
7 file (Information that you store to) negative – more than we need –
on a computer.) 5 a (Keep is an imperative here, so so we use too many.)
8 keyboard (The part of a we use the infinitive form.) 3 1 y ourself (The subject is Tom =
computer that you type with.) 6 b (can’t stand + -ing form) you, so we use yourself.)
7 b (remember + -ing to say that 2 itself (The subject is window = it,
HOW TO … we have a memory of something so we use itself.)
3 Conversation 1: b, 1 in the past) 3 myself (The subject is I, so we
Conversation 2: c, 2 8 a (wouldn’t mind + -ing form) use myself.)
Conversation 3: a, 3 4 ourselves (The subject is we, so
READING
4 1 My phone isn’t working. 2A a (In the introduction, it mentions we use ourselves.)
2 Every time I open the app, it ‘… there are many advantages’ 5 yourselves (The subject is You
crashes. and at the end the writer tells and Bella = you plural, so we use
3 Have you tried switching it off readers to learn another language yourselves.)
and on? because they’ll learn so much and 6 themselves (The subject is Our
4 There’s a problem with my will be happy they did. The other neighbours = they, so we use
phone. paragraphs all provide advantages themselves.)
5 Maybe you need to close all of learning a second language.) 4 1 c ould (general past ability. We
your apps. can’t use was able because there
6 It sometimes works if you do 2B 1 ( ‘Firstly, it helps us to
communicate in our first is no to.)
that. 2 wasn’t able (past ability at a
language.’)
5 1 T
he screen on my mobile phone 2 (‘It helps us to have a better specific time. We can’t use
isn’t working. memory ...’) couldn’t because there is to.)
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3 can (present ability in the 4 d (A stream is very narrow and 4 needed (a main action in the
positive form) may have tiny fish in it.) story)
4 couldn’t (past ability at a specific 5 a (The road is high up on the 5 decided (a main action in the
time. We can’t use wasn’t able land and there is a view of the story)
because there is no to.) coast below.) 6 walked (a main action in the
5 was able (past ability at a 6 e (The sand is at the seaside.) story)
specific time. We can’t use could 8B 1 of (heard of) 7 was washing (an action in
because there is to.) 2 across (come across) progress which is interrupted)
6 can’t (present ability in the 3 realised (realise something that 8 ’d/had entered (an action which
negative form) you did or didn’t do) happened before the writer
5 1 t rying (After recommend, we use 4 notice (notice something you see) realised his mistake)
an -ing form.) 5 expect (not expect something to 9 apologised (a main action in the
2 both (After begin, we can use happen) story)
both an -ing form or an infinitive.) 6 explore (explore an area) 10 left (a main action in the story)
3 hearing (After look forward to, 3 1 b (an action that happened at a
9 1 b (put up = placed)
we use an -ing form.) specific past time)
2 a (came up with = thought of)
4 seeing (After wouldn’t mind, we 2 a (a past action which is relevant
3 b (work out = decide)
use an -ing form.) to the present. Andrew is here
4 a (look after = care for)
5 moving (After keep, we use an now.)
5 a (take up = start doing
-ing form.) 3 a (an unfinished time period.
something, e.g. a hobby)
6 both (After hate, we can use an Today is still continuing.)
6 c (set up = start a business/
-ing form or an infinitive.) 4 b (an action that happened at a
project)
specific past time)
6 1 is agreed (We don’t know who 10 1 C (It means to arrange a 5 b (an action that happened in the
agrees the design, so it’s a smartphone, story and actors. past, but we don’t know when)
passive form.) 2 B (Only plug is followed by into.) 6 a (a past action which is relevant
2 are made (We don’t know the 3 D (You only can only run out of to the present. Teresa’s arm is
who makes the phone, so it’s a charge of these four options.) broken now.)
passive form.) 4 A (Only a cable connects a
3 are put (We don’t know who 4 1 did you do (question word +
mobile phone to a computer.)
puts the parts together, so it’s a auxiliary verb + subject + verb)
5 B (Edit is the only verb which
passive form.) 2 gave (In a subject question, no
describes cutting or joining film
4 call (The subject is We and this is auxiliary verb is needed.)
clips together.)
who calls the phone a prototype, 3 Did you go (yes/no question)
6 C (Only upload is followed by to
so it’s an active form.) 4 did you go with (question word
the internet.)
5 is passed (We don’t know who + auxiliary verb + subject + verb;
passes the phone around, so it’s the preposition with goes at the
a passive form.)
CUMULATIVE REVIEW 1–4 end)
6 give (We know who gives the GRAMMAR 5 were (In a subject question, no
opinions and this is the subject auxiliary verb is needed.)
1 1 are you doing (Use the present
of the sentence, so it’s an active 6 won (In a subject question, no
continuous for an activity
form.) auxiliary verb is needed.)
happening now.)
7 are added (We don’t know who 7 happened (In a subject question,
2 want (Use the present simple for
adds the screen, battery and no auxiliary verb is needed.)
state verbs.)
camera, so it’s a passive form.) 3 ’s working (Use the present 5 1 ’re/are (be going to + infinitive
8 is installed (We don’t know who continuous for an activity for future plans and intentions)
installs the software, so it’s a happening now.) 2 might (might + infinitive for
passive form.) 4 ’s often (Adverbs of frequency unsure plans)
9 is tested (We don’t know who come after be.) 3 ’s/is (present continuous for
tests the phone, so it’s a passive 5 needs (Use the present simple future arrangements)
form.) for state verbs.) 4 ’ll/will (will + infinitive for a
10 produces (The subject is 6 have (This is a state verb decision made at the time of
the company and this is who meaning ‘possess/own’, so the speaking)
produces the phone, so it’s an present simple is used.) 5 not (might not + infinitive for a
active form.) 7 hardly ever use (Adverbs of possible future action)
frequency come before the 6 ’ll/will (will + infinitive for a
VOCABULARY
main verb.) decision made at the time of
7 1 destination 6 nightlife speaking)
8 ’m leaving (Use the present
2 resort 7 rented 7 are (present continuous for
continuous for an activity
3 modern 8 going future arrangements)
happening now.)
4 accommodation 9 attractions 8 to (be going to + infinitive for
5 peaceful 10 booked 2 1 was living (background
future plans and intentions)
information to the main events
8A 1 c (A waterfall falls from a in the story) 6 1 need to/should (need to for
mountain into an area where 2 had studied (a past action that necessity; should for advice)
people swim.) happened before the main 2 have to/must (strong advice)
2 b (A valley is below a high area events in the story) 3 mustn’t (it’s not allowed)
and there may be fields there.) 3 ’d/had never taken (talking 4 don’t have to/needn’t (it’s
3 f (A jungle has a lot of trees and about a time before the main allowed, but not necessary)
animal life.) events in the story) 5 don’t have to (it’s not necessary,
but you can if you want)
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6 have to/must/should (all of 6 down (write something down is a 2 enough (before an uncountable
these describe advice; have to/ phrasal verb) noun; negative meaning when
must are stronger than should) it’s after not)
7 doesn’t need to/shouldn’t CUMULATIVE REVIEW 5–8 3 much (before an uncountable
(doesn’t need to means it’s noun; negative meaning when
possible but not necessary, e.g. GRAMMAR it’s after too)
she doesn’t have any lessons; 1 1 who/that (refers to Jack’s 4 many (before a countable noun;
shouldn’t means it’s not a good colleague) negative meaning when it’s after
idea, e.g. she’s sick) 2 whose (refers to the dog’s too)
8 don’t have to (it’s not necessary) owner) 5 bit (after a and before an
3 when/that (refers to the time uncountable noun; positive
VOCABULARY
something happened) meaning)
7 1 get on really well 5 look up to 4 which/that (refers to a laptop, a 6 hardly (before any and a
2 serious 6 kind thing) countable noun; negative
3 funny 7 generous 5 where (refers to a café) meaning)
4 crazy 8 patient 6 which/that (refers to a few 6 1 uploaded (active sentence – we
8 1 boring 5 proud shops; where isn’t used in this know who uploaded the video;
2 exhausted 6 terrified sentence because the place is past simple)
3 annoyed 7 in love the subject of the sentence – 2 are watching (active sentence –
4 upset 8 surprising the shops (a thing) sell really we focus on who is watching the
nice art) video; present continuous)
9 1 guess (try to think of an answer;
noun and verb forms are the 2 1 had (Emily used the present 3 aren’t accepted (passive
same) simple when speaking to Joe) sentence – we don’t focus on
2 solution (answer to a problem; 2 had had (Emily used the present who is accepting the videos;
noun form after a) perfect when speaking to Joe) present simple)
3 memorise/memorize (get 3 wanted (Emily used the present 4 has been deleted (passive
something into your memory simple when speaking to Joe) sentence – we don’t focus on
so you remember it; verb form 4 was getting (Emily used the who deleted the video; present
after to) present continuous when perfect)
4 knowledge (the things you speaking to Joe) 5 aren’t watched (passive
know; noun form after my) 5 would (Emily used will when sentence – we don’t know who
5 revise (study something to learn speaking to Joe) watches the videos; present
it; verb form after have to) 6 had bought (Emily used the simple)
present perfect when speaking
10 1 campus (a place with many VOCABULARY
to Joe)
university buildings) 7 1 headline 4 publishes
2 surgery (a doctor’s office) 3 1 the (This word comes before a
2 journalist 5 Fake
3 petrol (a petrol station is where superlative adjective.)
3 blog post 6 find, out
you can put petrol in your car) 2 than (This word comes after a
4 chemist (a place where you can comparative adjective when the 8 1 activists (a group of people who
buy medicine) object is stated.) want to change a situation)
5 square (a space between 3 more (This word comes before a 2 campaign (what the activists are
buildings in a town which has a longer comparative adjective.) doing to warn people about a
square shape) 4 as (This word comes after as situation)
+ adjective when the object is 3 waste (the things people throw
11 1 gone 4 download stated.) away)
2 launch 5 make 5 less (This word comes before a 4 recycle (using materials again)
3 send comparative adjective when it’s 5 donate (giving things you don’t
12 1 mind 7 cancelled the opposite of more.) want to charities which sell them)
2 Nice 8 worry 6 least (This word comes before a 6 levels (the amount of
3 got 9 like superlative adjective when it’s something)
4 talking 10 where the opposite of most.) 7 pollution (the smoke/harmful
5 keep 11 know 4 1 ’ve/have lived, since (last year is substances which come from
6 problem the start time) factories)
2 haven’t seen, for (a few weeks is 8 environment (the world around
13 1 o
ut (be out of work is a phrase)
a period of time) us)
2 until (preposition of time used
to talk about something which 3 Have, visited, yet (yet means ‘up 9 1 not nice horrible
happened up to a certain time to now’) 2 not easy impossible
and then stopped) 4 hasn’t introduced, yet (yet 3 very good outstanding
3 to (to + infinitive is used after means it’s expected to happen 4 interesting fascinating
decide) soon) 5 small tiny
4 ever (Has/have ever + present 5 have been, since (since I was a 10 1 destination (a place to visit)
participle is used after a child is the start time) 2 culture (the local lifestyle, food,
superlative adjective to say it 6 have known, for (over ten years is music, etc.)
was the best decision up to that a period of time) 3 book (goes with tour to get a
point in Enzo’s life.) 5 1 many (before a countable, plural place on a tour before you go)
5 The (The friend has already noun; negative meaning when 4 monuments (buildings which
been mentioned and the it’s after too) help people to remember
readers know which friend the something or someone from
writer is talking about, so the is history)
used.)
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5 resort (a place where people 3 In (in + the time phrase summer 3 spent (refers to three specific
stay on holiday) holidays) past times, not a habit)
6 nightlife (going out to eat out, 4 Between (started at the end of 4 used to stay (a past habit)
dance etc. at night) school and finished at the end 5 rained (refers to a specific past
11 1 put (put up a shelf) of university) time, not a habit)
2 repair (repair something that’s 5 After (after a specific event) 6 used to play (a past habit)
broken) 6 In (in + my 20s, 30s, 40s, etc.) 9 1 wasn’t (an unreal or imaginary
3 turn (turn something into 7 On (on + a specific day) situation, so a past simple verb
something else) 8 After (after a specific event) is used after if )
4 arrange (arrange someone to do 4 1 b (it must come between the 2 see (a possible situation, so a
something for you) verb and particle) present simple verb is used after
5 solve (solve a problem) 2 b (we cannot separate break into) if )
3 both (we can separate pick up so 3 knew, would (an unreal or
HOW TO …
both are possible) imaginary situation, so a past
12 1 tell 7 do 4 a (we cannot separate look after) simple verb is used after if and
2 wonderful 8 Make 5 both (we can separate write down) would is used in the other half of
3 hear 9 idea 6 a (it must come between the the sentence)
4 say 10 working verb and particle) 4 Will, get (a possible situation, so
5 makes 11 tried will and the present simple are
5 1 – (people is a general plural noun)
6 because 12 works used)
2 a (before a job)
13 1 B
(the information on websites 3 a (one of many children) 5 wouldn’t, were (an unreal or
on the internet) 4 – (hours is a plural noun) imaginary situation, so would
2 C (people who travel with large 5 the (before a superlative and a past simple verb is used)
bags on their backs) adjective) 10 1 yourself (The subject is you.)
3 A (Get goes with engaged. The 6 the (before end of ) 2 ourselves (The subject is We.)
other verbs don’t.) 7 an (the first time it is mentioned; 3 himself (The subject is My
4 C (Came up with is a phrasal verb use an before a noun with a brother.)
that means ‘to think of’.) vowel sound) 4 themselves (The subject is
5 A (Skilful is an adjective which 8 A (the first time this girl is everyone.)
describes someone being mentioned) 5 myself (The subject is I.)
talented.) 9 the (the second time the 11 1 couldn’t/wasn’t able to (both
6 D (Only fascinating can describe elephant is mentioned; we know are possible because they’re
the positive experience of which elephant) talking about a general past
watching something.) 10 The (the second time this girl is ability)
mentioned; we know which girl) 2 was able to (could isn’t possible
CUMULATIVE REVIEW 1–8 11 – (friends is a general plural noun) because it refers to an ability at
12 – (don’t use an article with for a specific past time)
GRAMMAR lunch, breakfast, dinner) 3 can’t (refers to a present ability)
1 1 to become (the infinitive verb 6 1 the worst, ’ve/have ever seen 4 Could/Were you able to (both
follows expect) 2 the funniest, I’ve/have ever are possible because they’re
2 finishing (the -ing verb follows heard talking about a general past
prepositions like after) 3 the silliest, ’s/has ever done ability)
3 training/to train (both the 4 the happiest, ’ve/have ever 5 can/is able to (both are possible
infinitive and the -ing verb can looked because they’re talking about a
follow begin without a change of 5 the nicest, ’s/has ever said general present ability)
meaning) 6 the most exhausted, ’ve/have 6 was finally able to (refers to an
4 talking (the -ing verb follows ever felt ability at a specific past time)
spend time) 12 1 if/when (this is a first conditional
7 1 ’re going to miss (There is
5 doing (the -ing verb follows enjoy) sentence)
evidence, so the speaker uses
6 to get (the infinitive verb follows 2 ’ve/have (this refers to a past
going to.)
want) action, but we don’t know when,
2 ’ll wait (The speaker feels sure
7 to become (the infinitive verb so we use the present perfect)
of this prediction, so uses will.)
follows decide) 3 to (the infinitive with to follows
3 might rain (The speaker is
8 to think (the infinitive verb want)
unsure of this prediction so uses
follows seem) 4 was (part of the past continuous
might.)
9 being (the -ing verb follows miss) to describe background
4 won’t (The speaker feels very
10 helping (the -ing verb follows information)
sure of this prediction so uses
look forward to) 5 a (before a singular noun we
won’t.)
2 1 quite a (quite a + adjective + 5 ’s not going to be (There is mention for the first time)
noun) evidence, so the speaker uses 6 able (part of the phrase being
2 lot more (a lot more + noun) going to.) able to to talk about ability)
3 a (a relatively + adjective + noun) 6 ’ll probably get (The speaker is
4 bit (a bit more + noun) VOCABULARY
not very sure of this prediction
5 quite (quite + adjective) so uses will probably.) 1 1 professions (refers to people’s
6 lot less (a lot less + noun; do 7 won’t begin (The speaker feels jobs)
something a lot less than in the sure of this prediction so uses 2 part-time (The writer works only
past) won’t.) three days a week.)
3 1 until (up to the time I left school) 3 runs (goes with his own business)
8 1 didn’t use to go (a past habit)
2 during (within the time of school 4 journalist (A journalist works at
2 used to love (a past state)
lessons) a newspaper.)
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5 responsible (goes with for) 4 decision (The noun form is 10 1 liked 5 make
6 career (This refers to jobs in needed after make a.) 2 commented 6 clips
general.) 5 consider (The meaning is to 3 share 7 edit
7 chef (A chef works at a think about rather than choose.) 4 podcast
restaurant.) 6 choices (refers to the things you 11 1 cut 4 attach
8 out of work (this refers to the can choose from) 2 crashed 5 working
fact that the cousin has no job 7 sense (Make no sense is a fixed 3 forgotten
at the moment) expression which means to be
9 volunteer (This refers to the difficult to understand.) HOW TO …
cousin’s work at the hospital – 8 on (Focus is followed by on.) 12A 1 For me, artistic activities are
she doesn’t get paid for it.) 5 1 hard 5 competitive more interesting than sport.
10 plumber (A plumber installs 2 strict 6 give up 2 The fridge keeps making a
bathrooms.) 3 well 7 failure strange noise.
11 qualifications (goes with college) 4 talented 3 Could you tell me where the
12 wage (goes with earn) post office is?
6 1 video 4 rules
2 1 animation 5 comedy 2 fans 5 team 4 Is anyone sitting here?
2 ending 6 plot 3 match 6 board 5 You have to hit the ball as hard
3 biopic 7 action as you can.
4 hero 8 characters 7 1 moving 4 graduated
6 It was my fault that we were
2 failed 5 got
3 1 got 4 got late.
3 had
2 made 5 make 12B 1 d 2 b 3 c 4 f 5 e 6 a
3 make 6 made 8 1 photographer 4 images
2 subjects 5 shows 13 1 C (city break describes a trip to a
4 1 choose (Choose doesn’t need an 3 works 6 venue city for a few days)
object, but select does.) 2 A (narrow describes small
2 mind (Make up your mind is a 9 1 imaginative (an adjective) streets)
fixed expression which means to 2 artists (a plural noun) 3 D (explore is to travel around an
decide.) 3 skilful/skilled (an adjective) area and find out about it)
3 select (The meaning is choose; 4 creative (an adjective) 4 A (goes with playing an
focus is followed by on, so cannot 5 photography (a noun) important)
be correct in form or meaning.) 6 artistic (an adjective) 5 B (goes with video)
6 A (goes with run out of )
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