I @J II j Talking about general topics (3 minutes)

Have you ever been to an English-speaking country?

What do you imagine you'll be doing in five years' time?
What is your ideal way of spending an evening out?
What do you like about the area where you live, and is there
anything you dislike?
I Qb If) Monologue (4 minutes)
How do these have a negative effect on the environment?
Candidate A: Compare the pictures and say how these problems have a negative effect on the
environment. (1 minute)
Candidate B: Which would you say is the most serious form of pollution? (20 seconds)
Why Is it helpful for these people to wear uniforms?
Candidate B: Compare the pictures and say why it is helpful for these people to wear uniforms. (1 minute)
Candidate A: How do you feel about pupils wearing uniforms at school? (20 seconds)
Model Interview:
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\ Listen to two candidates doing the speaking task in Part 2. What reasons does each candidate give to
support their answers?
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I Q;j II) Decision Making {pairwork) (3 minutes)
Your school wants to produce a series of posters to help promote
awareness of the environment. Here are some of the suggestions they
are considering.
How effective are these pictures at drawing attention to environmental
concerns? Which two pictures would you not use for the posters?
I Q;j II j Discussing in pairs (4 minutes)
How else can we make people more aware of environmental
problems?
What do you think poses the most serious threat to wildlife?
Do you know of any endangered species in your country? What are
they?
How important is it to protect species that are endangered? Why?
What do people in your community do to help protect the environment?
c\ Listen to two candidates doing the speaking task in Parts 3 and 4 and answer the questions.
Part 3 1 Which of the suggestions do the candidates find the most effective and why? Which two options do
they not recommend?
Part 4 2 In the candidates' opinion, what poses the most serious threat to wildlife? What examples do they
give to support their answers?
3 Do either of the candidates think it is important to protect endangered species? What reasons do
they give to support their answers?
Word Power
Advertising
1 a) Look at the pictures. Which advertisement
promotes an everyday product?
1>oul..Te fulJ,fu
is targeted at a specific age group? will keep her happy (or hours!
promotes a luxurious lifestyle?
b) In pairs, use the key language below and say which advertisement seems most appealing to
you and why.
I (don't) find (it) very appealing (the advert) is aimed at drawing people's attention to
(this advert) really grabs my attention (the name of the product) is (not) very catchy
(the advert) is very eye-catching
..,. A: The advert in picture .. . really grabs my attention. The name of the product is quite catchy, too.
8: Yes, I see what you mean. I also find the ad in picture ... very appealing. It really makes you fee/like ....
2 Underline the item that best fits the sentence.
1 If you want to advertise professionally, you should go to an advertising market/agency.
2 I was surprised at how big the billboard/campaign by the side of the road was.
3 Advertising is aimed at the consumers/audience, the people who buy the products.
4 The purpose of advertising is to research/promote a product and increase its sales.
5 A successful advertisement needs to be appealing to the core/target market.
6 Go through the classified/commercial ads if you're looking for a job.
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Developing your speaking skills
Evaluating
3 In pairs, use the table below
and the useful language
in the box to evaluate
the different means of
advertising. You can
also use your own
ideas .
......,,...........,.. ......... ,......, .... .....,... published daily,
Usefullan
address large audiences
can have catchy jingles, audience
can do other work while listening
targets people of different ages and
interests, glossy colour prints
combines moving, colourful images
with sound, reaches a great
percentage of customers
available all the time, reaches a
worldwide audience, customers can
shop whenever they want
easy to see and read, can be
animated so it attracts attention
not catchy as newspapers are mostly
black and white
limited audience as radio seems
outmoded, can only be heard
can be expensive - limited number or
readers, published weekly/monthly
can be ignored during breaks in
shows and movies
must have access
found only in certain areas/places,
extremely expensive
(newspapers) would be effective/practical, (radios) wouldn't be of much use, (advertising in newspapers) can
improve your (sales), (advertising on TV) might be worthwhile, (advertising) could be profitable,
..,. A: Advertising on the Internet would be effective as it reaches a worldwide audience, and customers
can shop whenever they want. Don't you agree?
8: You have a point, but not everybody has access to the Internet. To me, advertising in magazines would
be more practical as they target people of different ages and interests.
Word Power
Spending money
a) Which of the following are shown in the pictures? T i c k ( ~ .
clothes & accessories
sweets and snacks
supermarket shopping
cosmetics & perfumes
household bills
CDs/DVDs
cinemas/concerts/sporting events
eating out
magazines/comics
computer games/video games
b) Look at the pictures in Ex. 1a and the key language below. What do you usually spend your
money on? Tell your partner. You can also use your own ideas.
I can never resist buying .. . I enjoy ( +ing) .. .
I always try to save up money for .. . I'm a big spender/saver .. .
I really can't afford to dish out a lot of cash on ... I have to survive on ...
..,.. I spend most of my money on clothes and accessories. I can never resist buying the latest fashions!
2 Underline the item that best fits the sentence.
1 John earns/gains a lot of money as a lawyer.
2 How much savings/pocket money do you get from your parents a week?
3 Will you pay in cash/currency or by credit card?
4 I'm planning on using all of my savings/payments for a university degree.
5 He pays a lot of salary/interest on his credit card.
6 I can't wait to get my first pocket/pay packet.
7 She's saving/paying up to buy a new PC.
8 She does/makes a living by working as a secretary.
9 Dan borrowed/lent some money from me yesterday to buy Evanescence's latest album.
10 Unfortunately, many people waste/spend more money than they earn.
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Developing your speaking skills
Making suggestions
Imagine that your school wants to spend money on improving facilities. In pairs, use the pictures
and the useful language below to decide on what would/wouldn't be appropriate. Decide on two
things you think are the most important. You can also use your own ideas.
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A (new science lab) would be rather useful because ...
A (tennis court) wouldn't be much use as ...
A (new library) would contribute to (our school) by ( + in g) ...
Investing in a (swimming pool) would be a good idea because .. .

~ A: A new science lab would be rather useful as our equipment is old and needs updating.
8: I couldn't agree more. It would really improve our chemistry and physics lessons.
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I }iII I Giving Personal Information (3 minutes)
What kind of music do you listen to?
Do you use the Internet?
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I iJ If) Monologue (4 minutes)
Which means of advertising would be more suitable for a new product?
Candidate A: Compare the pictures and say which means of advertising would be more suitable for a
new product. (1 minute)
Candidate B: Which means of advertising would be more likely to reach teenagers? (20 seconds)
How can these forms of pollution be controlled?
Candidate B: Compare the pictures and say how these forms of pollution can be controlled. (1 minute)
Candidate A: Which of these environmental problems concerns you most? (20 seconds)
Model Interview:
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\ Listen to two candidates doing the speaking task in Part 2. What reasons does each candidate give to
support their answers?
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JQfJ ill Decision m a k i n ~ (pairwork) (3 minutes)
Your local town council has extra funds and wants to improve the
area. Here are some suggestions on how the money can be spent.
Which suggestions do you think would be the best/worst?
Which two suggestions should the town council spend the money on?
IQfJiii Discussing in pairs {4 minutes)
Which of the above suggestions would help to improve your area?
Do you think enough money is spent on theatre and the arts in your
area?
Do people have enough say on how public money is spent?
Is it a good idea to charge admission to museums and art galleries,
or should they be free of charge?
In your opinion, what is the best way to save money?
0 Listen to two candidates doing the speaking task in Parts 3 and 4 and answer the questions.
Part 3 1 Which suggestions for the area do the candidates think are the worst? Which two do they finally
choose?
Part 4 2 Do the candidates think it is a good idea to charge admission to museums and art galleries, or not?
What reasons do they give to justify their answers?
3 How important do the candidates feel it is to have parks in urban areas? What reasons do they give
to justify their answers?
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Word power
Sports vocabulary
a) Look at the different
types of sports. Use
the words below to talk
about each of them.



























Places
team, violent, indoor,
outdoor, water,
individual , extreme
Equipment
parachute, goggles, puck, bat, basket,
boots, skates, ball , racket, hoop,
helmet, swimsuit, goalpost, stick, clubs,
wicket, shoes
Type of sport
court, sky, pitch,
ground, course,
rink, field, pool
~ Golf is an outdoor sport. You can play it on a golf course. To
play it you need a golf ball, golf shoes and golf clubs.



































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b) Which of the sports do you play/ do?
~ I play basketball for my school team.
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Sports qualities
a) The following adjectives/phrases describe sports. Which are positive (P), which are negative
(N), which are both (P/N)? Decide in pairs.
physically demanding .,_PIN
relaxing
spectacular
tough
competitive
boring
easy to learn
dangerous
time-consuming
active
energy-consuming
exciting
intellectual
highly skilled
popular
monotonous
tiring
challenging
b) Choose from the sports in Ex. 1, the phrases in Ex. 2a and the key language below to discuss
which sport you like most and why.
requires good reflexes requires a lot of training
requires expensive equipment creates a sense of freedom
reinforces team spirit requires good balance
depends on weather helps strengthen your muscles
involves graceful movements and good timing can be fast-moving
is a good way to relieve stress can damage back muscles
stimulates your mind is good for developing coordination
helps maintain good balance demands good swimming skills
is for people of all ages and abilities need to be highly skilled
helps you think quickly can be injured
A: I really like/enjoy tennis because it is a fast sport that requires good reflexes.
8: Well, I find tennis tiring. I am a big fan of ice-skating as it is a physically demanding sport that involves
graceful movements and good timing. Besides, the only equipment you need is a pair of skates.
Developing your speaking skills
Expressing opinion
You and your friend would like to take up a new sporting activity. Use the sports in Ex. 1 and
discuss which sport would be suitable for you. Use the phrases below to help you.
Expressing opinion
I think (that)
I believe (that)
To me
To my mind
In my opinion
Asking for opinion
Don't you agree?
What do you think?
What's your opinion?
Giving opinion
I quite agree with you
That's true
I couldn't agree more.
That's a good point. However,
I see what you mean, but
That's not quite the way I see it.
.. A: I believe that ice-skating would be a great idea because it's an extremely exciting sport that creates a
good sense of freedom. Don't you agree?
8: That's a good point. However, it can be dangerous because it's easy to lose your balance and have
a serious accident.
Word power
Education
1 a) Complete the table with the words below. Some words might suit both types of education.
teacher postgraduate professor Science Campus library BA/BSc
undergraduate Information and Communications Technology (ICT) playground
A levels Geography Physical Education (PE) lesson halls of residence
MSc/MA Maths tutor computer lab students canteen Economics
lecture headmaster
Subjects/
Courses
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::. : : _ : : :. .: .. : ::
Subjects/
Courses
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Facilities/Places j ::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::: :: :::::::::: :::
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Qualifications .. ..... ..... ... ............................. .
Qualifications I :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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People
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People ................. ....... ..... ...... ...... ... .
.......................... .... ..... ... .... ...
b) Using the vocabulary in Ex. 1a, describe a typical day at your school/university to your partner.
At my school, the first lesson of the day starts at 9 am. I might have ICT in the computer lab with my
favourite teacher Mr. Brown or Maths. We have lunch at one o'clock in the school canteen. After school,
many of the students who are studying for their A levels go to the library to do some extra work.
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2 Look at the outline of the English educational system and compare it to the educational system in
your country.
Stages of the English Educational System
School
2-5
5-11
18 + university optional
..,.. In England, nursery school is optional and it starts at the age of two. In my country, though, nursery
school is compulsory and it starts at the age of four.
Developing your speaking skills
Expressing likes/dislikes
3 Which is your favourite school subject: science, citizenship, art, history, geography, PE, ICT, literature
psychology. Use the key language and your own ideas to discuss in pairs.
learn about living organisms
study physical forces like energy and light
. be creative and use our imagination
learn about past events
learn about other countries and their people
play various games and get exercise
understand children and learn about their needs
become more communicative
understand human nature and behaviour
improve computer skills
..,.. A: My favourite subject is PE because we get the opportunity to play various games outdoors and get
some exercise at the same time. What about you?
8 : The subject that I really enjoy is art because we can be creative and use our imagination to produce
paintings, drawings and sculptures.
In pairs, use the key language and your own ideas to talk about your likes/dislikes at school/university.
go on school trips study long hours
have lessons outside the classroom timetable can be flexible
have exams at the end of the year can be very intensive
have assignment deadlines socialise with other students
organise events e.g. performances receive the teacher's full attention
have to follow the syllabus learn at your own pace
keep up with the rest of the class live on campus
..,.. A: What I really like about school is that we frequently go on school trips. Our teachers take us to
interesting places and sometimes, we have our lessons outside the classroom. What about you?
8 : Well, I generally like school too. However, I always get stressed when we have exams at the end of
the year, and I have to study long hours.
I }J J I j Talking about general topics (3 minutes)
Where do you usually go on holiday?
What activities do you usually do when you are on holiday?
Do you prefer to relax on holiday or do something active?
Which place would you like to visit next?
I }J Jf) Monologue (4 minutes)
What might the advantages of learning in these situations be?
Candidate A: Compare the pictures and say what the advantages of learning in these situations might
be. (1 minute)
Candidate B: Which type of lesson would you prefer? (20 seconds)
Why do you think people choose to spend money this way?
Candidate B: Compare the pictures and say why you think people choose to spend money this way.
(1 minute)
Candidate A: What do you spend your money on? (20 seconds)
Model Interview:
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1Qf1 ill Decision m a k i n ~ (pairwork) (3 minutes)
Your community centre is trying to organise a sports club in your area.
You have been asked to give your opinion on the suggestions below.
What types of sports and games would attract teenagers as well as
older people?
Choose two of the options for the new sports club.
IJJ ii J Discussing in pairs (4 minutes)
What is your favourite sport or game? Why?
In your opinion, what are the benefits of taking up a sport?
Do you like team or individual sports? Why?
Some people think that sports can be tiring and energy-consuming.
Do you agree?
c\ Listen to two candidates doing the speaking task in Part 3 and 4 and answer the questions.
Part 3 1 Which sports and games do the candidates think would appeal to both teenagers and old people?
Which two do they finally choose for the sports club and what reasons do they give to support their
decision?
Part 4 2 What does each candidate say about the benefits of taking up a sport? What reasons do they give
to justify their answers?
3 Do the candidates agree that sports can be tiring and e:nergy-consuming? What reasons do they
give to justify their answers?
Word Power
Technology
1 a) Which of the following can you see in the pictures?
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printer
MP3 player
laptop
digital camera
memory stick
DVD player
games console
electronic phrase book
video camera
plasma TV
mobile phone
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b) Which of the items in Ex. 1a do you need in order to
surf the Internet?
text your friends?
play a video game?
print out a document?
transfer files from one PC to another?
store your favourite songs to listen to?
check the translation of a phrase?
do your homework?
store your photographs electronically?
email your friends
~ To surf the Internet you need a laptop or a PC.
watch a documentary
2 Answer the questions.
Do you own any of the items in Ex. 1 a?
How often do you use them? What for?
Which one could you not live without? Give reasons .
..,. I have a PC, a mobile phone and an MP3 player. I use all three of them on a daily basis. I do my
homework on my PC or email my friends. I use my mobile phone to send text messages and my MP3 player
to listen to my favourite songs. I guess I couldn't live without my mobile phone as I can contact my friends
any time, send text messages and even store my favourite songs to listen to.
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Developing your speaking skills
Expressing advantages - disadvantages
3 In pairs, use the table to talk about the pros and cons of using the Internet. You can add your own ideas.
convenient - do it any time in
the comfort of your house/office
educational - get information
instantly from various sources
quick - send a message
within seconds
make friends easily
hackers steal
personal information
addictive - spend hours in
front of the screen
impersonal - lose personal
contact
risky - you don't know
person's identity
~ A: I think shopping online is very convenient as you can do it any time of the day in the comfort of
your own house.
8: Yes, I see your point, but it can be quite unsafe though, as hackers can steal
your personal information.
Developing your speaking skills
Expressing opinion/comparing
In pairs, use the ideas to tell your partner how computers have helped to make
our lives easier.
send emails - fast and easy
watch films/listen to music online - fast/cheap
type essays - save and transfer homework on a memory stick, have
access to libraries/information within seconds
chat online - make new friends at your convenience
buy online - fast , convenient
save space, communicate faster
In my opinion ... , I believe ... , To me it seems that ... because ... , If you ask me ... , From my point of view ...
..,.. In my opinion, computers have helped to make our lives easier. Nowadays, we can communicate faster
and more easily by sending an email. etc
Word Power
Means of transport
1 Look at the pictures. Which means of transport would you use if you wanted to
go to the city centre?
go on a business trip to another country?
go on a touring holiday in your country?
get to the airport as fast as possible?
get to the seaside with a lot of beach gear?
take a regular form of outdoor exercise?
go sightseeing around the centre of a city?
Give reasons.
metro/underground
..,. If I wanted to go to the city centre, I would travel by metro/underground because it is cheap.
2 In pairs, use the adjectives below to talk about the pros and cons of different means of transport.
You can use your own ideas.
noisy
stressful
not environmentally friendly
..,. A: Buses aren't vel}' energy efficient as they use petrol. They can also be vel}' crowded, especially at peak
times.
B: They are not vel}' reliable either, and you often have to wait a long time for one. On the other hand,
they are quite an economical way of travelling.
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Making suggestions/Expressing opposing arguments
In pairs, use the table and the useful language below to discuss ways of solving the problem of
traffic in city centres.
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...,_
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greatly reduce pollution,
streets would be far less
congested
fast and eco-friendly,
useful for commuters and
shoppers
good for commuters from
outside of town, encourage
greater use of public
transport in city centre
less congested streets,
close to city centre
not convenient for
businesses and shops,
public transport system
would need to be adequate to
cope with extra passengers
expensive to build and
maintain,
extensive network required
prolong journey for
commuters, may get
overcrowded, costly
difficult to construct as
space may not be
available, fairly expensive
to construct
Suggestions Opposing arguments
(A monorail) would be a good idea/an answer/the
best plan because
(Underground car parks) would be a solution to
(Banning cars from the city centre) needs to be done
because
I couldn't agree more but .. .
That would be a great idea. However, .. .
That would help a lot. Still , .. .
A: Banning cars from the city centre would be a good idea as it would greatly reduce pollution and
the streets would be far less congested. What's your opinion?
B: I couldn't agree more, but the public transport system would need to be adequate to cope with
the extra passengers.
I jJ II j Talking about general topics (3 minutes)
Do you enjoy eating out?
Do you play any sports?
What do you usually do during the Christmas holidays?
Do you usually do something special on your birthday? What?
I jJ if) Monologue (4 minutes)
How have these technological devices made our lives easier?
Candidate A: Look at the pictures and say how these technological devices have made our lives easier.
{1 minute)
Candidate 8: Which of these devices do you use most? (20 seconds)
Why do you think people enjoy doing extreme sports?
Candidate B: Compare the pictures and say why you think people enjoy doing extreme sports. (1 minute)
Candidate A: Which of these two sports would you like to try? (20 seconds)
Model Interview:
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I QfJ IIJ Decision making (pairwork) (3 minutes)
This summer, you and your friend are planning to go on a trip across
Europe. Here are some means of transport that you are considering
using. In pairs, discuss:
which means of transport you find the most/least appealing to get
from country to country
which two forms of transport you will finally decide to use
I QfJ II j Discussing in pairs (4 minutes)
What do you think transport will be like 100 years from now?
Do you feel safer in some forms of transport than in others?
In your opinion, what is the best way to encourage people to use
their cars less and travel on public transport more?
Are safety cameras on roads a good idea?
How old should people be before they are allowed to drive?
c\ Listen to two candidates doing the speaking task in Parts 3 and 4 and answer the questions.
Part 3 1 Which forms of transport least appeal to the candidates? Which two do they finally choose?
Part 4 2 What do the candidates think transport will be like in 100 years? What examples do they give?
3 Do the candidates feel safer in some forms of transport than in others? What reasons do they give
to justify their answers?
Word Power
Eating habits
1 Add two more words to each category in the spidergram.
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vegetables
dairy products
fish & seafood
2 Look at the pictures and answer:
What would be a healthy snack?
What would you avoid if you were on a diet?
desserts
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~ Fruit salad, salad or wholegrain cereal would be a healthy snack, as they are high in protein, carbohydrates
and vitamins.
3 Use the pictures and the information in Exs. 1 and 2 to make sentences about your eating habits.
1 I don't really like . . . .. . . . . .. . .. .. .. . . . . . .. .. .. . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . 4 I ....... .. ... .. ......... ... ..... ....... ... .. ... . on a daily basis.
2 I never eat ........ .... ... ...... .... .... ............ .. .... ........ . 5 I only eat ....... .... ..... ......... ... .. .. .. at school/work.
3 I can't stand ... .............................................. ... . 6 I rarely drink ...... ... ........ .................. ... ..... ......... .
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Concession
Look at the pictures and the notes and make sentences. Use although/even though, despite/in spite of.
1 medical check-ups uncomfortable and/or inconvenient
- protect your health by discovering disease
2 vegetables not very filling- rich in vitamins
3 exercising tiring - keeps you fit
4 fast food tasty - high in fat, salt and sugar
..,.. Although/Even though medical check-ups can be uncomfortable or inconvenient, they protect your
health by discovering any diseases you may have.
In spite of/Despite the fact that medical check-ups can be uncomfortable or inconvenient, they
protect your health by discovering any diseases you may have.
In pairs, discuss what you think is important for a healthy lifestyle. Use the ideas from Ex. 4 and
t ~ languag'e in the table. You can also use your own ideas.
exercise regularly/keep fit
maintain a healthy weight
have a well-balanced diet
cut down on (sugar, fat etc)
have regular check-ups
(jogging) relieves stress
..,.. A: For me, the most important
part of a healthy lifestyle is
exercising regularly as it's
a great way to keep fit and it
relieves stress.
8: You're absolutely right. I
also feel that eating plenty
of fruit and vegetables is
essential because they are
important sources of
vitamins.
lower your intake of (salt)
(physical activity) can reduce the risk of (heart
disease)
(vegetables) are important sources of (vitamins)
limit the consumption of (fatty foods)
(sport) is an excellent way to get fit
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Word Power
Accidents
1 Which of the following accidents can you see in the pictures below? car crash, gas leak, train crash,
plane crash, fire.
..,. Picture A shows a plane crash.
Fill in the gaps with the words in the list: homeless, collapse, emergency, explosion, fire brigade,
smoke, fire alarm, evacuate, fatalities, ambulances, rescue, damage.
I was woken up suddenly by a
loud 1) .............. .... I immediately
got out of bed and joined the
others as they were running into
the street. I saw a tall building
across the street 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The 3) ...... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . services
were quick to arrive, but so many
people were hurt that it took
hours to restore order. The
damage was enormous and
many families were made
4) ........... ... .... ..... . .
B. Fire in a School
When the 1) ....................... .
went off, everyone started to
panic. We were in the classroom
and I could smell 2) .. .... ..... .... .... .
coming in from the corridor, so
we realised that we had to
3) ........................ the building as
soon as possible. When I
reached the street, the
4) . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . had already
arrived. Fortunately, no one was
seriously injured.
C. Train Accident
I was reading my book when our
train hit an oncoming train.
Everyone's first reaction was to
panic. The noise was deafening
but, after a while, I could hear the
sirens from the 1) .... .. ..... ... ..... as
they rushed to 2) .... ... ..... ...... ... .. .
the injured. The extent of the
3) .. . .. ... ........ ... .. .. . was shocking
and the number of
4) ............ .... ... ... is still unknown.
Read the newspaper headlines. Imagine you experienced the event. Narrate it to your partner. Use
words from Ex. 2.
TRAIN DERAILS IN
HEART OF CITY
WOMAN SAVED FROM
BURNING BUILDING
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NATIONAL HOCKEY TEAM
HOSPITALISED AFTER FOOD
POISONING
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Word Power
Natural Disasters
A The furniture started shaking and we felt the
earth moving beneath us.
E The tremendous winds caused major damage
and many buildings collapsed.
B There was heavy rain and the poor drainage
system couldn't hold the water.
F People were taken to hospital suffering from
heatstroke.
C People couldn't catch their breath and were
coughing and choking.
D A huge wave came rushing towards us.
G The land was dried up. It hadn't rained for months.
H We heard a loud rumbling sound and turned to
see the huge eruption.
5 In pairs, discuss the causes and effects of natural disasters. Use the ideas from the table.
Natural Disasters
winds and warm tropical air combine to create
strong circular storm n<:attorr>e>
shortage of rainfall over a long period of
time
water displaced in the ocean due to rapid
movements from earthquakes, volcanic
underwater
intense rain, severe storms, poor drainage
systems
destruction of property/homes/buildings, loss of
life or livestock,
water shortages, reduced production of hydro-
electricity, loss of crops & livestock, disease
destruction of buildings/land and loss of life
loss of life (human/animal/ plant), loss of oxygen
needed from trees, loss of natural habitat
cannot use the land to grow crops, risk of
widespread disease due to contaminated waters,
damage to food/water shortages
A: A hurricane is usually caused by winds and warm tropical air combining to create strong circular
storm patterns.
8: That's right. And if a hurricane hits land, it can result in flooding and the destruction of property.
6 Use the ideas below to suggest ways to help people after a natural disaster has occurred. Can
you think of some more ways?
call emergency services to help
anyone who is trapped
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bring food and water
supplies
donate money to an
emergency fund
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give warm clothes
and blankets
..,._ A: If there was a tsunami, I would donate money to an emergency fund to help the people in the
affected areas.
8: I'd also join a volunteer group to help those in need.
Speaking
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I }1 II j Talking about general topics (3 minutes)
Do you prefer spending your free time on your own or with other
people?
What's your favourite food?
What are your favourite free-time activities?
I }1 If) Monologue (4 minutes)
How do you think these people's eating habits might affect their health?
Candidate A: Compare the pictures and say how you think these people's eating habits might affect
their health. (1 minute)
Candidate 8: Which kind of food do you prefer? (20 seconds)
Which method of shopping do you think is more practical?
Candidate B: Compare the pictures and say which method of shopping you think is more practical. (1 minute)
Candidate A: Which method of shopping do you enjoy most? (20 seconds)
Model Interview:
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support their answers?
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Model Interview:
l@f1 iiJ Decision Making (pairwork) (3 minutes)
There has been an earthquake in a city in your country. Here are some
suggestions for helping the survivors.
Which suggestions do you think will be the most/least effective?
Which two suggestions need to be put into effect immediately?
IQ;Jiii Discussing in pairs (4 minutes)
Which natural disaster scares you the most? Why?
How do you think you would react if you experienced an accident or
natural disaster?
How might people's lives be affected by a disaster?
What precautions can you take to avoid accidents in the home?
What actions should you take in the event of a disaster?
c\ Listen to two candidates doing the speaking task in Parts 3 and 4 and answer the questions.
Part 3 1 Which suggestions do the candidates think will be the most effective? Which two do they finally
decide need to be put into effect?
Part 4 2 What precautions do the candidates suggest for preventing accidents in the home? What examples
do they give to justify their answers?
3 In the candidates' opinion, what actions should be taken to deal with a disaster? What reasons do
they give to justify their answers?
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Word Power
Types of Films
1 Here is a list of film genres. Can you think of any more? Which of them do the pictures
represent?
western historical drama science fiction romance fantasy
comedy computer animated adventure detective horror
Underline the item that best fits the sentences.
1 The soundtrack/screenplay of his latest film was written by a team of 50 writers.
2 It is said that the latest Harry Potter film has a 100 million dollar budget/box office.
3 The actors had to be on location/set by 5 o'clock every morning.
4 ET was a huge box office/screenplay success during the 1980s.
5 Despite the fact that "Die Hard 4" is a budget/sequel, it has a different storyline.
6 They are currently filming on set/location in Sri Lanka.
7 Even though the explosion looks very realistic, it was actually filmed using special effects/actions.
8 The scene with the car chase/effects on the motorway was very exciting.
9 Fans/Spectators will no doubt be thrilled with this film.
10 The plot/script takes an unexpected twist when Liz finds out who Robert is .
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Word Power
Describing films
3 a) Fill in the boxes below with words that describe the different types of films. Many of the words
can be used more than once.
moving slow violent dull
awesome light-hearted
hilarious humorous exciting gripping frightening colourful thrilling
sentimental scary boring action-packed funny cliche charming
b) In pairs, use some of the words from the table above and describe different types of films.
You can also use your own ideas .
..,.. A: I enjoy watching adventures because they are action-packed and thrilling.
8: Yes, but I don't like them. I find them violent and frightening.
Developing your speaking skills
Deciding/Opinion
4 You are looking at some film reviews in the local paper. In pairs, talk about which film you would
like to see, using the useful language. .
do you think of ... ?
How about ... ?
NOTTING HILL
Hugh Grant stars in Richard Curtis's romantic comedy about
a light-hearted bookstore owner who meets and becomes
friends with the world's most famous actress, Anna Scott
(Julia Roberts). There are many hilarious moments, but also
a few bitter-sweet incidents along the way.
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This animated adventure film is great viewing for all the
family. It is about Nemo, a clownfish who gets kidnapped
from his coral reef home. His desperate father swims all
the way to Sydney in search of his son.
..,.. A: What do you think of "Finding Nemo"?
This is a classic science fiction film about Marty
McFiy, an American teenager, who is sent back thirty
years into the past with the aid of a time machine.
He accidentally prevents his parents from meeting
and puts his own existence at risk. Not to be missed!
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK
Steven Speilberg's film stars Harrison Ford as a renowned
archaeologist who is hired by the US government in
order to find the Ark of the Covenant. A gripping
adventure filmed in Cairo and Nepal, it will have you on
the edge of your seat.
8: Animation is not my cup of tea, I'm afraid. I would rather watch something more adventurous.
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How about "Raiders of the Lost Ark"?
Word Power
Newspaper sections
1 a) Match the headlines to the different sections of a newspaper listed below. Can you think of
any other sections?
Sports Science/Technology
Entertainment Environment
NEW HIGH-TECH PLANE FLIES
AT CALIFORNIA AIR BASE
WWF LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO SAVE
SOUTH AFRICAN FISHERIES
MINISTER OF EDUCAnON SUGGESTS NEW
APPROACH TO SCHOOL DISCIPUNE
SOMERSET HOUSE TRANSFORMS
INTO A GIANT OPEN-AIR CINEMA
FOR 10 NIGHTS IN AUGUST
Arts World news
Politics Education
NEW GOVERNMENT RAISES
RETIREMENT AGE LIMIT TO 67
Pop Star Gives Birth to Baby Boy
HENRY TO RETURN TO PRO
TENNIS TOUR
EARTHQUAKE ROCKS
INDONESIA LEAVING
THOUSANDS HOMELESS
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b) Which section do you usually/never read? Why?
.,.. I usually read the world news section because I'm interested in what's happening in the world. I never read
the sports section, though, because I'm not really interested in it.
2 Fill in the correct word.
1 A very important scientific survey was published in last week's ....... .. ....... ......... ................................ paper.
2- She sold the actor's photos to a national ....... ......... ........... .. ............ .......... .. .. ........................... for 500,000!
3 You can find a reader's opinion on the latest news event in the ........................ ... ... ........... .... of the paper.
4 You can tell from the ................................................................ cover that this magazine is quite expensive.
5 Printing ......... ......................... .. ... ...... .. ........ .. .. stories in magazines and papers can sell millions of copies.
6 Most women's magazines contain beauty and fashion ..................... ......... ....... .... ...... .. ....... ............ ...... ...... .
7 Celebrity ...... .................. ,scandals and rumours from Hollywood are what tabloid journalists write about.
8 There are a lot of ..... .. .. .. .. ........ .. ..... ...... ........ articles about our planet's future in the National Geographic.
9 The contents of each monthly ......... ..... ... ......... ....... ...... of the Journal of Education can be viewed online.
10 To get your one-year ... .... .......... ................................. .. . simply fill in the application form and post it to the
following address.
11 A magazine's ............ .......................... .... ....... ..... ......... measures the number of copies sold either weekly,
monthly or even annually.
12 The company is making plans to distribute its publications in the European .. .... ..... ..... ... ...... ..... ... ........ .... .
13 If you want to find some second-hand furniture, you can always have a look at the ... .. .... .. .... .. .. ... ..... ....... .
ads in the Evening Gazette.
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3 a) Match the qualities to the phrases. Use them to tell your partner what makes a good
magazine/newspaper.
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unbiased
revealing
well -researched
detailed
educational
informative
factual
a contain or be based on actual facts
b teach something you did not know before
c contains a lot of information or details about sb/sth
d comment fairly on events without being influenced by other people's opinions
e give the reader useful facts ideas of
f study the topics carefully and discover facts about them
g discover facts about sb/sth
~ A good newspaper should be unbiased so that it comments fairly on events without being influenced
by other people's opinions.
b) In pairs, discuss how you keep yourself informed. Use ideas from Exs. 1, 2 and 3 and your
own ideas.
~ A: I .JJsually keep up with sports and world news by reading daily newspapers. I find them well-
researched and unbiased.
8: Oh, really? I prefer reading magazines, especially the arts and entertainment sections, as some of
the articles can be very informative, and revealing when it comes to the life of the stars.
Developing your speaking skills
Describing pictures
Describe the pictures. Talk about place, people, clothes, weather, feelings. Use the useful language.

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~ Picture A shows a man at a train station. He's reading ... . He seems to ... . He's dressed in ... . He's probably ... .
I 1 II I Giving Personal Information (3 minutes)
What do you usually do to relax at the weekends?
How do you think you will use your English in the future?
What experiences in your life do you find stressful?
What career would you like to follow in the future?
I iJJfj Monologue (4 minutes)
What would be enjoyable at>out films like these?
Candidate A:. Compare the pictures and say what would be enjoyable about films like these. (1 minute)
Candidate B: Whi ch film would you prefer to see? (20 seconds)
How do these disasters affect people's lives?
Candidate B: Compare the pictures and say how these disasters affect people's lives. (1 minute)
Candidate A: How would you help people who have experienced disasters like these? (20 seconds)
Model Interview:
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support their answers?
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li$1111 Decision Making (pairwork) (3 minutes)
You are the editor of a new wildlife magazine for teenagers and you
are looking for topics for the first issue. Here are some suggestions of
what to include.
How interested would teenagers be in topics like these?
Which two topics should be included?
li$1 II j Discussing in pairs (4 minutes)
What factors influence people's choice of newspapers?
What do you prefer: books, magazines or newspapers?
Is there anything you don't like about popular magazines?
What qualities should a good newspaper have?
Can you describe your ideal magazine?
(\ Listen to two candidates doing the speaking task in Parts 3 and 4 and answer the questions.
Part 3 1 Which of the suggestions do the candidates find least appropriate and why? What topics do they
decide to include? What reasons do they give to support their decision?
Part 4 2 What are the candidates' opinions on the factors that influence people's choice of newspapers?
What reasons do they give to justify their answers?
3 Do the candidates enjoy reading popular magazines or not? What reasons do they give to justify
their answers?
Speaking Test
I 1 II I Giving Personal Information (3 minutes)
Do you take part in any sports? (Which one and why?)
What are your favourite activities in your spare time? (Why do
you like them?)
What was the biggest surprise you ever had?
If you could change something in your life, what would it be?
(Why?)
IQU If) Monologue (4 minutes)
What difficulties do you think these people may face at work?
Candidale A: Compare the pictures and say what difficulties you think these people may face at work.
(1 minute)
Candidate 8: What job would you like to do? Why? {20 seconds)
Why do people enjoy these kinds of activities?
Candidate 8: Compare the pictures and say why people enjoy these kinds of activities. (1 minute)
Candidate A: Which of these activities would you prefer to do? (20 seconds)
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j QUill Decision Making (pairwork) (3 minutes)
Imagine that a local environmental group is designing a poster to
make people aware of the environmental problems they face in their
area. Here are some suggestions for the poster. In pairs, discuss:
How serious might these problems be?
Which two photographs should be on the poster?
I QU ii j Discussing in pairs (4 minutes)
What kind of environmental problems are there in your area/town?
Would you join an environmental group? f.Y'Jhy?/Why not?)
Are tackling environmental problems the responsibility of ordinary
people?
What sort of things can ordinary people do to help reduce pollution?
Do you think the problems of the environment are going to get
better or worse in the future? Justify.
Do you think young people are concerned about environmental
issues? (Why?/Why not?)
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