Unit 6

Risks& Opportunities

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 • Slow down - you're breaking
Speed limit the speed limit.
/ˈspiːd ˌlɪm.ɪt/
Noun

The fastest rate at which you

are allowed to drive in a
particular area.

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 • The law carries a penalty of
Penalty up to three years in prison.
/ˈpen.əl.ti/
Noun

A punishment for doing

something that is against a
law.

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 • She was fined for speeding
Speeding last month.
/ˈspiː.dɪŋ/
Noun

Driving faster than is allowed

in a particular area.

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 • I didn't take a gap year.
Gap year
/ˈɡæp ˌjɪər/
Noun

A year between leaving

school and starting university

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 • Police have issued a
Suspect photograph of the suspect.
/ˈsʌs.pekt/
Noun

A person believed to have

committed a crime.

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 • One of the drawbacks of
Drawback living with someone is
having to share a bathroom.
/ˈdrɔː.bæk/
Noun

A disadvantage or a negative
part .

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 • The downside of living here
Downside is that it is expensive.
/ˈdaʊn.saɪd/
Noun

A disadvantage of a situation.

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Conditionals

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Exercise on Conditionals

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 Answers

a. (fails), will have to retake

b. will, do, don’t get

c. won’t finish, work

d. don’t go, will, do

e. accepts, will, travel

f. will look for, pays

g. speak, will get

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Exercise on Conditionals

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 Answers

a. (got, would, ask),

b. would, react, was

c. would, go, had

d. won, would, spend

e. could, would, be

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Writing about advantages and
disadvantages

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 Answers

a. (D)

b. D

c. A

d. A

e. D

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Adding detail to a text

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Exercise

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 Answers
a. Smartphones are good for checking emails on the move as well as
keeping in contact with friends and family.
b. Exercise can improve physical health. It lowers the risk of other
mental health conditions such as depression as well.
c. In addition to being badly written, the report is inaccurate.
d. People who lead an active life are more likely to live longer. They
are also less likely to develop serious diseases.
e. As an interpreter, Lydia speaks Arabic in addition to fluent French
and English.
f. Not only did Mario fail to achieve the grades he expected in his
exams, but he also failed to get a place at university.
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 Writing topics for the unit
a. What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking a
gap year after finishing university.

b. What are the advantages and disadvantages of moving

to a new country for work.

c. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing a

job that you love but not well paid.

d. What are the advantages and disadvantages of starting

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