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 QSE Advanced ~
Unit Title Subject The BIG Reading Language
question

Buy now, Advertising Is advertising al/ Marketing: Expressions

think later a con? Decline of lV commercials; used before
Celebrlties out of a job challenging

Express The arts Are the arts Arts: Signposting

yourself relevant? Monarchy and high phrases:
culture; Spoils of war Sequencing (1)

The sky's Ambitions What wou/d you do Film: Expressions

the limit! to succeed? Success stories: Jackie for downplaying
Chan, Shah Rukh Khan

Are you Bullying Is bullying just part Youth culture: Modifying

looking of life? Satire: delinquent murders words
at me? teacher; Steroid use
among victims of bullying

Frills and Designer goods 1 Are we al/ fashion Fashion: Grammar:

thrills Fashion victims? Japanese women and Adjectives
designer fashion;
Metrosexual man

Playing Com petitiveness How important is Sport and leisure: Grammar:

to win winning? Man versus machine; The passive
Sports and
competitiveness

Profit Economic issues Does economics Business: Grammar:

and real/y affect me? Farm subsidies; Intransitive and
loss Virtual reality economy transitive verbs

Extended Equal opportunities Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Reading 1

Future of the planet Does the Earth Environment: Signposting word!

need rescuing? Gulf Stream; Viruses Arguments (1)
and epidemics

Independence Why do people Society: Signposting

want to be Leaving home; Regional phrases:
independent? independence movements Arguments (2)

Individual and Can't we just do Human rights: Intensifiers

young people's what we want? Slavery in Africa;
rights Crackdown on anti-social
behaviour
Peace around International Will we ever have Intemational news: Tentative
the world events peace? Chávez, Latln American expressions
revolutionary; Peaceful
protest
Using the internet Are we al/ online Cyber news: Grammar:
now? Professional computer Uncountable
gamers; Internet dating nouns

G
 -ck n dvanced
Functions Vocabulary listening Presentations Writing CLIL Pages
Audio/Video Speaking Strategies (Content and Language
lntegrated Learning)
ntradicting Marketing, Audio: cigarette Presenting company Review; Letter; Public relations:
consumers, warning labels profile; Email; Marketing, society
industry Strategies: mapping Information and advertising,
the presentation Sheet government regulation

.nferring High culture, Video: The Body Presenting musical Biography; History of music:
pop culture, Worlds exhibition styles Proposal; African-Americans,
history Creative writing; civil rights
Review

ustifying an Measures of Video: The myth Presentation on News article; Careers: Jobs in
rgument social success of the American jobs; Biographical the future
Dream Strategies: article; Emall;
rhetorical questions Guide to success

Expressing Forms of Audio: Bullying Presentation on Letter or email; Psychology: Prisoner

beliefs bullying in the workplace psychological Creative writing; rights; Effects of
experiment Email; Report power

fxpressing Fashion trends Video: PETA Presentation on Short story; Consumer studies:
opinions campaign against consumer habits; Article; Email; Maslow's Hierarchy
tentatively wearing fur Strategies: Information sheet; of Needs; Manipulating
de-emphasising Competition entry desire

Expressing Competitiveness, Audio: Alternative Presentation on Creative writing; Physiology:

reservations sports beauty contests sports Article; Effect of extreme sport
Press release; on the body
Sports report

Defending a Economics, Audio: How war Financia! Business report; Business Studies:
point of view trade affects the presentation; Proposal; Reading data from a
economy Strategies: Financia! graph; Comparing
lf discussing graphs article; Email prices
-
Summary;
Creative writing

1 Affirming Environment Audio: The Scientific Formal Letter; Meteorology: Unit 8

Skeptlcal presentation News report; Climate change and 38-41
Environmentalist: Artlcle; Story El Niño 101
Bjom Lomborg
Interrupting Audio: Hanni, Presentation on Letter; Creative History: Scottish
the guide dog government; writing; independence
Strategies: active Article; Story
and passive voices
Challenging Rights Audio: Tough- Presentation on Official report; Law:
arguments discipline schools rights of minorities Email; Letter; Rights for minority
and opinions for 'problem' Summary language speakers
teenagers
Evaluating News items Audio: A tropical Presentation on Press release; Drama:
dlfferent storm and drama; Article; Email; Anti-war drama
vlewpoints flooding in Haití Strategies: the Summary
power of three
Deducing Computers, Video: Languages Technology Personal profile; Information
information used on the presentation Article; Email; technology: Viruses
technology internet Creative writing;
Competition entry
E
 OSE Advanced coNTENTs

Unit Title Subject The BIG Reading Language

question

The media Do you trust the Media: Colloquialisms

media? Media mogul Berlusconi;
Censorship

Role models Do we need Pop culture: Idiomatic

someone to look Eminem, pop culture icon; expressions
up to? Christopher Reeve,
disability campaigner

Lifestyles Snowboard Nirvana:

A snowboarder's blog

What's a normal Family: Grammar:

family? New feminism; Conditionals
Fathers' rights

School currículum Are students Education: Signposting word~

learning the Rewriting the history Sequencing (2)
right things? books; Making the school
system fairer

Scientific Is science Science and technology: Expressions used

developments making life better? Bionic suit; 'spider-goats' to introduce
super web material assertions

. The company Social iss!Jes Are we doing National news: Expressions used
we keep enough to help? Hidden homeless; Waiting to contradict
for medica! treatment

Stress Are we seriously Health: Language of

management stressed? Prime Minister, fitness fan; empathy and
Watching fish eases stress sympathy

Young people's Are al/ teenagers Crime: Language of

behaviour rebels? Rock group with no drugs caution
message; Part-time jobs in
the marijuana industry

Stereotypes Not all Natives are

created equal
 ic Smar n rs Adva ce
Functions Vocabulary Listening Presentations Writing CLIL Pages
Audio/Video Speaking Strategies (Content and Language
lntegrated Learning)
Implying lV, radio, Video: Presentation on Email; Article; Media studies:
newspapers lV news the media; Literary article; Media criticism; Control
channel Strategies: Story of free expression
documentary using quotes

Softening Personal Audio: Literary Job application; Literature:

expressions qualities Comic book presentation Satire; Letter; Iconic writers
superheroes Play outline

Summary;
Creative writing

Generalising Audio: Presentation on Magazine article;

Interview with family; Strategies: Email; Letter;
a teenage emphasising a Story on future
mother point

Asserting School subjects Audio: Presentation on Letter; Creative Physical education:

Teaching education writing; Diary Learning through
creationism in entry; Essay experience with outdoor
Arizona schools activities

Developing an Science Video: Technical Report; Article; Engineering:

argument Space debris presentation; Scientific New products and
Strategies: using article; Report developments
key words
r--·
arising Social Audio: Computer Presentation on Report; Email; Social studies:
ation, problems training for slum cities News article; Community
and dwellers in Brazil Email development
ents
- .......__
Calming Ways of Audio: Presentation on Article; Diary; Biology:
reducing stress Laughter Clubs stress; Strategies: Email; Magazine Effects of stress on the
anticipating article body and on behaviour
questions

Eliciting Types of Audio: Presenting Official report; Poetry and music:

feedback teenage Binge drinking poetry Letter; Email; Analysing the meaning
behaviour among young Story of a song
British people

Summary;
Creative writing

E
 Buv now, think later _ · ··\>''
Subject: Advertising Function: Contradicting
Language: Expressions used before cha llenging

The B/6 question: IS ADVERTISING All ACONíl

~ro\NI • Among the world's largest spenders on advertising
!f advertisers spent the same amount of
are Proctor & Gamble, Unilever, L'Oreal, General money improving their products as they
Motors, Toyota, Ford, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, do on advertising, then they wou!dn 't
Coca-Cola and Sony. Together, they spend about have to advertise them.
$25 billion a year on advertisements. Wi/1 Rogers

Half the money 1 spend on advertising

is wasted. The trouble is 1 don 't know
whichhalf.
John Wanamaker

Is advertising more about

creating an image than
giving information?

1 WORDPOWER 2 READING
A There are many different types of advertising: A In the first article find the words that match
• billboards (US), posters (UK) • pop-up ads these definitions:
1 the period when most viewers are watching
• celebrity endorsement • product placement
• classified ads • radio spots TV
• full-page ads • spam 2 to catch someone's attention unexpectedly
• junk mail, flyers • sponsorship 3 a new phrase or word that has become very
• movie trailers • TV commercials popular
4 a word and 1 or symbol which represents a
1 Where do you see or hear each type of advertising? company
2 What do you like 1 dislike about each type? B Compare what the two articles say about how
3 What kinds of advert have you seen for any of the each kind of advertising is working.
companies listed in Viewpoint? e 1 Are people watching fewer commercials?
B Use Language Bank 1 to contradictor challenge these 2 Is a subtle approach in advertising better?
sentences. Why? 1 Why not?
1 Even a product placement in a top action film 3 How do you think Britney Spears or
won't convince anyone to buy that. Beyoocé Knowles feel about the Pepsi
2 Brand names use bad English like luv and kwik. decision?
3 Ad campaigns are only good if they're funny.
e 1 Advertisers often try to create hype for a product. 3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
Do you think the advertisers in Viewpoint create A Who are your favourite celebrities? Would you
hype very well? Why? 1 Why not? Is advertising buy products because they advertise them?
hype a con? B Give examples of celebrities or companies that
2 Have you ever been excited about the launch of have been in trouble. Do their actions change
new products, for example, a car or a film? What your view of the products they advertise?
made it so exciting? e Sorne industry sectors are often not allowed to
3 Besides companies, who else uses advertising? advertise. Give sorne examples. Do you agree
with these restrictions? Why? 1 Why not?
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES.
 MarketiNg
Madonna and Pierce Brosnan behind
t;ONE. IN .30 IIE.eOND& the wheel and director Ang Lee
Sarah Sennott, Newsweek, USA 50,000 real $1 bills in New York and behind the camera. The ads drew
Los Angeles with stickers advertising more than 13 million consumers to
nce the most powerful too! for a network mini-series. Product BMW's website.
O marketers, the 30-second TV
commercial is under siege. In the
placement - like putting Coca-Cola
cups in the hands of American Ido!'
Others are following. The French
water company Evian produced a
heartland of TV land, the United judges- has jumped in popularity. platinum CD single and an award-
States, prime-time ratings are down Product placement agencies now winning music video of a song in
and viewers are increasingly number more than 500 in the United its popular commercial, in which
inattentive when they do watch. States, up from only a handful 20 adults with children's voices sang
One alternative to the 30-second years ago. Queen's 'We Will Rock You.' The
spot is to blindside consumers with Advertisers are also going in the Evian logo was nowhere to be seen.
more quick-hit advertising. On opposite direction, competing with Instead a small cartoon figure called
average, a Westerner now gets more the entertainment industry to hold Water Boy bounced around the
than 3,000 marketing messages each consumer's attention for 30 or 60 video (aired on MTV Europe and
day, up from 100 messages a day in minutes at a time. 'Branded MTV Asia) to the music from Evian's
1984. E-mail spam, text messages, entertainment' is the new buzzword commercial. Consumers got the
Internet pop-up ads- even the dallar for sponsored programs. BMW message: Evian sales jumped 12
bill has become an advertisement. set the new industry standard in percent in Belgium and 4 percent
One U.S. marketer recently circulated its short films, with stars like in France.

Apryl Duncan, About.com Advertising Guide situation. Kobe Bryant's endorsement own image could be tarnished. Guilty
rom Michael Jordan to Shakira, deals are up in the air, while Michael by association in a consumer's eyes
F Tiger Woods to Catherine Zeta-
Iones - companies have always paid
Jackson's legal issues will make it describes it best. While you'll never
hear of all companies dumping their
practically impossible for him to gain
big bucks for a famous face to be sponsors for his tours and celebrity endorsers, sorne are finding
associated with their products. That's endorsements as well. out multi-million dallar contracts
about to change. Many companies Companies have to make quick with celebrities are not a surefire way
are shying away from big names and decisions when one of their to m ove products ahead of their
dumping celebrity endorsements endorsers comes under fire or their competitors.
altogether. Powerful execs say their
brand is overshadowed by the likes
of high-profile celebs.
Take Pepsi, for example. The
soft-drink maker canned such
celebrities as Beyoncé Knowles and
Britney Spears. Pepsi officials said
the celebrities were too big and
the Pepsi brand didn't get the
promotion out of the ad campaign
that the stars were getting. Instead,
Pepsi's putting the spotlight on
its product and replacing the 'Joy
of Pepsi' campaign with the
endorsement-free 'Pepsi. It's the
Cola.' campaign.
Sometimes companies are quick
to drop celebrity endorsers when
the celebrity gets caught in a sticky

Celebrity names:
Britney, Pink and Beyoncé.

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4LISTEN ~ 6 CONTROVERSY
Estimated Deaths in Canada, 1996 Work in pairs, or groups of four.
1 Murders- s1o WARNING 1 Discuss the content and meaning of the spoof
1 Alcohol-1,900 EACH VEAR, THE EOUIVALENT ads. What messages do they carry?
OF A SMALL CITV DIES 2 Prepare a debate with another group. Use
.caraccldents-2,9oo FROM TOBACCO USE Language 8ank 1
• Suicides - 3,900 to challenge or
contradict.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Tobacco- 45,000

A Look at the photos of government health warnings

on Canadian cigarette packets and answer the
questions.
1 What do you think about smoking?
2 What do you think of the health warnings?
3 Decide what the following will think about this
kind of health warning: Group A: You run the companies targeted in the ads.
• Tobacco companies Discuss the issue of spoof ads with the ad creators. Sorne
• Smokers questions you could ask:
• Non-smokers • What is the aim of the spoof ads?
Check your answers after listening. • Is there a risk of trademark infringements?
8 Listen to the audio clip and make notes to answer • Will the ads damage the company's reputation?
the questions. • What will be the effect on jobs and the economy?
1 How many people in Britain develop smoking- Group 8: You are from Adbusters, which publishes a
related illnesses each year? magazine challenging commercialism in society. Discuss
2 How do people feel about these labels being the spoof ads with the companies targeted. Sorne issues
introduced in Britain? you could ask questions about:
3 Why does the woman think her boyfriend smokes? • What were the original aims of the adverts?
4 How have the labels affected smoking rates • Does advertising encourage mindless consumerism?
among younger people? • What are the business ethics of advertising?
C You decide: What do you think of the Canadian
government health warnings? Do you think the 1 PORTFOLIO WRITING
health warnings interfere with the tobacco A Choose an advert that you like or dislike. Write a short
companies' right to sell their products? Should review (220-260 words) describing it and explaining
advertising be protected as freedom of speech? why yo u think it is good or bad. Make sure you
mention the message, the product, the company, the
5 TEAMWORK target group, the location and the style.
Work in groups of three. Read the Teamwork 8 Look at the opinions in Viewpoint. Write a letter or
Scenario for Unit 1 and present your idea for a email to Will Rogers or John Wanamaker (180-2!:20
. television advert to the class. The class asks words) explaining why you agree or disagree with
questions and votes on the best ad idea. his opinion.
a IQIJ:l!tfi¡B!:Htl]lf'J;nEnglísh
A Work in pairs. Each person gives a formal presentation based on the information given. Use your
own knowledge and sequencing phrases from Language Bank 2. The other person is a reporter
who asks questions about the presentation, using expressions from Language Bank l.

Presentation A: Yo u work in public relations (PR) for Nike. Presentation B: You work for an organisation that
Give a presentation ata press conference highlighting Nike's monitors social responsibility in companies. Give a
positive corporate image. Focus mainly on positive aspects but presentation at a press conference about the positive
explain how Nike is dealing with sorne of the negative ones. and negative sides of Nike's corporate image.

CASESTUDY
POSITIVE FOR NIKE'S IMAGE NEGATIVE FOR NIKE'S IMAGE
Supporters Satisfied customers; sports stars such as Tiger CrttJcs J Naomil<lein (author of No Logo), Oxfam's
Woods and Michael Jordan, who promote Nike NikeWatch, Adbusters, Clean Clothes
products; some governments in Asia, where Campaign.
Nike has products manufactured.
Products Sports shoes and clothing. Production Subcontracted to factories in developing
and Main market: 13 to 17-yea r-olds in developed countries with low labour costs, such as
mark.et countries. China, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and
Market ing budget: Over US ~6oo million ayear. India. Average monthly earning for worker
in lndonesian factory: US ~45.
Corporate .&. Corporate Responsibility Report on the Corporate Nike (along with other clothing and shoe
practices company website gives a list of practices brands) has been accused of using sweatshop
subcontractors. Nike has ordered its factory suppliers by moving production to
suppliers to improve conditions. countries with fewer controls on working
.&. Reuse-A-Shoe: Athletic shoes are recycled conditions .
into Nike Grind material for athletic
surfaces and fields. Approximately 16 mili ion
pairs recycled.
Work.ers' Nike's Code of Conduct for subcontractors Working Nike's own audit of working conditions in
rights (1992) includes: conditions south Asian subcontractors' factories (2003
1. No forced labour, i.e. no prisoners. and 2004) found 25% toso% of them:
2. No child labour, i.e. all over 16 years. .&. Restricted access to drinking water and
3. Mínimum wage or going industry rate. toilets during the working day.
4. Maximum working hours: 6o hours a week. .&. Only allowed workers one day off in seven.
s. 1nspections and monitoring. Some workers are punished for refusing to
do overtime.

B Is it possible to change a company's image? Does pressure from protestors have an effect on
companies? Are initiatives like Nike Grind and the Code of Conduct just PR? Discuss the
presentations and find out what the class thinks of the company's policies and performance.

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and
Language Bank 1 to develop your argument.
A Commercial TV and radio stations make money C Trends have a strong effect on getting people to
from advertising. Do advertisers have too much bu y new products. What have been recent trends in
influence on TV and radio programmes? fashion, music, food, drinks or sports? Wlio creates
B Is publicly owned TV and radio better than trends: advertisers, companies, or ordinary people?
commercial TV and radio? Why? 1 Why not? D What might advertising be like in the future?

10 Your answer: IS ADVERTISING All A CONil

Is advertising necessary to sell products, or would we bu y things anyway? Is it necessary for the ec~nomy, or
is it a waste of money that should be spent on other things? Could we do without advertising?
 WHAT'S NEWt
Subject: The arts
Function: Inferring
Language: Signposting phrases: Sequencing (1)

Tlle BIB question: ARE THE ARTS RELEVANT;I

• London's British Museum contains
7 million artworks and artefacts.
The National Museum of Greece
has 17,500.
• In his lifetime, Vincent Van Gogh
(1853-90) sold only one painting
and died poor. In 1990, his
painting Portrait of Dr Gachet
(left) sold for $82.5 million.

Every child is an artist. The problem ís how

to remaín an artist once he grows up .
Pablo Picasso

What makes Van Gogh's art more

popular now than in his lifetime?

2 READING
A Skim through the first article to find three arguments
1 WORDPOWER to suggest that the British Queen is not interested in
A There are many ways to express yourself creatively: the arts.
• photography • drawing B In both articles, how has history affected the debate
• rock music • moder n dance today? How are today's values different from those of
• painting • writing other times?
• classical music • sculpture e 1 Why do you think the critics are so harsh in
• pottery • architecture their criticism of the Queen?
• rug weaving • musicals 2 Why do you think the British government does
not want to return the Parthenon Marbles?
1 Which of these art forms do you think are high
culture and which popular culture? Why? 3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
2 Which are you most interested in?
3 Who creates, sells and buys these art forms? A What does it take to be a successful artist: natural
talent, marketing skills, luck, hard work, help from
B Find the person connected with each word. others, choosing shocking subjects, or something
1 vulgar vulgarian else?
2 patronage
B What do you think of modern art? How is it different
3 performance
from traditional art? Should art try to give an
4 monarchy
iinportant message?
5 composition
6 collection e Why are oper~. ballet and classical music not as
popular as pop, hip hop or rock music? Will there ever
e Use Langu age Bank 2 to infer how each person be opera on MTV?
in B might feel about the arts. D Should art and artefacts like the Parthenon Marbles
be sent back to the countries they were tal{en from?
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES. Should things taken in war always be returned?
 You have succeeded in adopting the
UL1UfE VUL1li~E tastes and textures of a Blackpool
Jonathan Duffy, BBC News, UK throne, she has purchased just 20 landlady."
new works of art for the prestigious BtJt the picture is more
he's nota fan of classical music,
Shas bought only 20 paintings
during her reign and is an avid reader
Royal Collection. The collection
comprises 7,000 paintings. At times,
complicated, says classical music
writer Andrew Stewart. The Queen's
critics have painted her attitude to reign has been a missed opportunity
of the Racing Post. When it comes to for those who believe it's the
high art as a neglect of her potential
the arts, the Queen, it seems, is not a monarch's role to push the cultural
powers of patronage.
huge fan. boundaries. "But those with more
"The Queen is a vulgarian. She
The Queen may be patron of such traditional tastes in classical music
could be the most important patron
distinguished institutions as the Royal will perhaps be pleased that she has
of the arts. Instead she collects glass
Shakespeare Company and the not taken this opportunity," he says.
animals," said the writer and critic
London Symphony Orchestra, but ''Now, the majority of people's
Germaine Greer sorne years ago. And
culture, at least in the traditional exposure to music is through pop or
writing in the Sunday Times last year,
sense, is not one of her greatest rock," says Stewart. So, would we
critic Waldemar Januszczak, said she
loves. When the Queen takes her seat would "be remembered as a monarch rather the monarch commissioned an
at the Royal Albert Hall for a concert with next to no aesthetic sense. album from Robbie Williams?
to celebrare the 50th anniversary of
her coronation, it will be only the
second time she has been to the
Proms in her reign, the first time
BBC News, UK The Elgin
being in 1994. One might also
Marbles were
include the Prom at the Palace,
token from
staged as part of the Golden] ubilee
celebrations. But the fact that, two
nights later, she also sat through
performances by the likes of Atomic years ago.
Kitten, Emma Bunton and Ozzy
Osbourne, only muddies the picture
ofwhat Ma'am likes and dislikes.
Norman Lebrecht, music critic of
London's Evening Standard, is
unambiguous about Her Majesty's
attitude to classical music.
"She doesn't like it at all," says
Lebrecht. "Even in those orchestras
of which she is patron, she would
become patron on the condition that
A campaign to return the Elgin marbles to Greece has been launched. Run
by umbrella organisation Marbles Reunited, it is based on research
she would never have to attend, or suggesting three out of every four British people want them returned. The
at least not more than once every group wants them put alongside the other surviving Parthenon sculptures in
couple of years." a museum specially built for the Athens Olympics. British ambassador to the
Whether it is an aversion or, as Ottoman Empire, Lord Elgin, took them from the Greek capital's Parthenon
sorne believe, mere indifference, it in 1801. The seventh Earl of Elgin, Thomas Bruce, then sold the marbles to
marks her out from many of her the British Museum in 1816.
forebears on the throne, who The British government has repeatedly refused Greek government requests
passionately supported new to return them. And the British Museum insists the marbles, which depict
compositions and composers. Henry gods, men and monsters, are seen more in an international context in
VIII's love of music was legendary, London than they would be in Athens. Director Neil MacGregor said: "The
and he was known to be handy with British Museum is the best possible place·for the Parthenon sculptures to be
lute, harpsichord, harp and recorder. on display. The Parthenon marbles have been central to the museum's
It's not only music where the collections, and to its purpose, for almost 200 years." He added, "The British
Queen's cultural credentials have Museum is a truly universal museum of humanity; accessible to five million
been questioned. Last year it was
revealed that in her 50 years on the
y :nly
visitors from around the world every year entirel. free of entry charge.
here can the worldwide significance of the sculptures be fully grasped."

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Unit2

!Exoras

cJ 4 WATCH ANO liSTEN ~ 5 TEAMWORK

Work in groups of three. Read the Teamwork Scenario
for Unit 2. Present your art manifesto to the class, which
votes on the most successful manifesto.

6 CONTROVERSY
Work in groups
of four. Prepare
a debate with
another group.
Use expressions
from Language
Banl{ 2.
In Afghanistan,
rug weaving is a
traditional forro of
artistic expression.
Since the 19 80s,
weavers have also .
used images of
war, including
guns and tanks.
Recently, rugs
A Look at this photo of a real person from the Body have included
Worlds exhibition and answer: images of the
1 In your culture, what are the attitudes to death World Trade
and human bodies? Centre attacks in
2 Do you think the Body Worlds exhibition is art, September 2001.
science or something else? Why?
Group A: You want to import and sell Afghan rugs,
3 What is your reaction to the photo?
4 Do you think this exhibition i~ educational? including sorne with war images. Sorne points you could
Should children see it? Why 1 Why not? mention:
• Art and freedom of speech
B Before you watch, decide what reasons you think • Traditions, low incomes and difficulty of life in
Gunther von Hagens will give for creating Afghanistan
the exhibition?
• Discrimination against other cultures
• Money • Art
• Education • The Renaissance Group B: You are from a group of families of World Trade
Check your answers after watching. Centre victims. You want to ban the import of the rugs.
Sorne points you may wish to mention:
C Watch the video clip. When it pauses, decide what
the people are thinking about the exhibition. • Is it art?
• Possible links between Afghanistan and 9/11
D Watch the video clip and answer the questions
1 What idea is suggested by the exhibition?
2 How can this exhibition help people?
3 Who inspired von Hagens to do this?
1 PORTFOliO WRITING
4 What did Andreas Vesalius do for the first time? A Choose an artist, writer or actor and write a short
E You decide: Would you be interested in seeing the biography about them (220-260 words). Use the
Body Worlds exhibition? Why 1 Why not? Should library, magazines or the internet to help you.
human bodies be used in this way? What Remember to mention any sources you use.
connections are there between the arts and science? B Write a proposal (180-220 words) on behalf of the
How can artists and scientists learn from each other? Greek government to the British prime minister to try
and get the Elgin Marbles returned to Greece.
 Unit2.

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8 1:1 f'i ¡,] ¡i'll] IMit) [9 in English

A Work in groups of three. Read the timeline of African-American music. Each person gives a
short presentation on one or more aspects (for example: the 1970s or rap music). Use your
own knowledge and sequencing phrases from Language Banl<: 2.
B Other students ask questions and discuss which of the styles is high culture or popular culture.

Origins
African music, spirituals

African music, ragtime

African music, jazz

Gospel, blues, jazz

Rock'n'roll R&B, blues

Soul R&B, gospel

R&B

R&B, rock
Lenny Kravitz, musician
with many styles

W~lo;:h'll nCJ1ton ( 1856-1 91 O): First black per son to dine at the White House.
formed by W.E.B. DuBois ( 1868-1963) to demand civil r ights for black Americans.
1964 Civil Rights Act ended segregation.
1968 Martín Luther King shot.
1970s lntegration movement.

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and Language
Bank 2, takin g turns to develop and justify your ideas and arguments.

A Do traditional arts differ from one country to C How has technology affected the arts? Analyse sorne
anoth er ? If so, how? examples to show the effect.
B Leonardo da Vinci was considered a Renaissance D Sorne politicaL groups and religious groups believe their tax
man for his interest in many subjects. Are there money should not be spent on controversia! art. Could this
any Renaissance men or women today? be a form of censorship?

10 Your answer: ARE THE ARTS RELEVANTII

If traditionaLsupporters of the arts such as the Queen of Britain no longer seem interested, why
sh ould we support the arts? Is public funding of the arts a waste of money?
 The skv's the limit! wHAT's NEwt
-- --------------------------------------------~ Subje Ambition
Funct • Justifying an argument
L nr¡u. Expressions for downplaying

ThB B/6 question: WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO SUCCEEDil

K}\Nl
People in the USA who will be poor all their lives

African-Americans 79%
White Americaris

People in the USA who will be affiuent all their lives

African-Americans

White Americans 33%

The dictionary is the on/y place where success

comes befare work. Unknown

How do people from disadvantaged

backgrounds become successful?

1 WORDPOWER 2 READING
A Different people measure success in different ways: A Read the articles. Which statements refer to Jackie
Chao, Shah Rukh Khan, both or neither?
• career • respect
1 He grew up economically disadvantaged.
• possessions (luxury car, • admiration
home) • fame 2 His movies have all been box-office hits.
3 He triumphed over adversity.
• family and friends • status
4 He places a strong emphasis on family life.
• power • leisure time
S He nearly abandoned acting altogether.
• happiness • wealth
B 1 How do yo u think Jackie Chao feels about his
1 How important are each of these to you? childhood?
To your family and friends ? 2 How do you think each actor's childhood shaped
2 What are sorne other measures of success? their personalities?
3 Describe a successful person. In which ways is
he or she successful? e 1 What does it take to become a movie star?
2 Musical films are popular in India; action films
B Match up the collocations:
are popular in China. Is there a cultural
1 floundering a determination explanation for why certain movies are more
2 celebrity b lifestyle popular in sorne countries?
3 meteoric e personality
4 charismatic d gesture 3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
S token e rise
6 grim f career A What did you dream of becoming when you were a
child? What do you think of those dreams today?
e Using the collocations in B and Language Bank 3 B What would you like to be doing in ten years? In
develop at least three short dialogues about careers. twenty years? What will it take to reach your goals?
Person A justifies an argument using each e Why do you think it is important for Jackie Chao and
collocation and Person B downplays the argument. Shah Rukh Khan to make it in America?
Example: D Sorne careers are very secure and sorne are very risky.
A It' s a well-known fact that... Give sorne examples. What are the benefits and
B I wouldn't go so far as to say that ... drawbacks of each?
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES.
 CHAN THE MAN: THE EARLY YEARS
Lee Server, Gallery, USA hard enough, you were beaten. At
night we all slept under one blanket.
he man whose face is as familiar That blanket! The dog had slept on it!"
T to the Chinese as Mao Zedong's,
and who has been called the most
Chan was made part of a troupe of
boy stage performers known as the
successful actor in history, began life Seven Little Fortunes. Even as Chan
nearly sold off by his parents for $26. trained for it, the elaborare Peking
According to Bey Logan, author of Opera was dying out as a popular
Hong Kong Action Movies, '~t the form of entertainment and the
time Jackie Chan was born, his father burgeoning Hong Kong film industry
was so poor he seriously considered was becoming a much more likely
an offer to sell his baby to one of the source of employment for the
doctors. In fact, Chan wasn't sold fearless Academy graduares. Chan
until his seventh birthday. It was then actually made his first appearance in Jockie Chon
that his mother was paid a token sum a motion picture at the age of eight
by Sifu Yu Chan Yuan to enroll her in 1962. seemed about to fade when he was
boy in his Peking Opera Academy." It was the early '70s when Chan given the lead in Snake in the Eagle's
In Hong Kong's Peking Opera went out on his own looking for Shadow. Sensing that this was
Academy, contingents of Hong Kong work in the movie business. He perhaps his last chance for success,
began in cheap action pictures, doing Chan was determined to avoid doing
children were consigned to ten years
stunt work. Although he managed to another grim Bruce Lee imitation in
of rigorous training in the performing
get steady supporting roles, Chan's favor of something closer to his own
arts: Students followed grinding
career had been floundering; he was fun-loving persona. After so many
regimes of gymnastics and martial
ready to give up the film business years of Lee's ferocity and the
arts fighting, non-stop, year after
and join his parents in Australia, deadpan pieties of the historical kung
year, put through their paces by
where he hoped to start a new life. fu actioners, Chan's slapstick martial
disciplinarían Masters. Then Hong Kong producer Lo Wei, arts innovation and the warm lavable
"It was bad," Chan told Logan. "If I signed him to do a seque] to a Bruce character he brought to the screen
tell you how bad it was maybe you Lee hit, calling it New Fist ofFury. made Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
won't believe me. If yo u didn't train Chan's brief moment in the limelight a smashing success.

Martin Smith performances is the remake of the

classic Devdas about a heartbroken
iminutive Shah Rukh Khan is
D the reigning King of Bollywood.
Born on November 2, 1965, toa
man who turns to alcohol.
While he 's the chain-smoking,
wisecracking, charismatic performer
middle-class Muslim family in New in public, this superstar is a
Delhi, Shah Rukh Khan's rise to fame consummate family man in prívate.
has been characterised by breaking Forgoing the typical Mumbai celebrity
down many traditional barriers in lifestyle, he prefers spending his free
the Indian film industry. time with his wife, Gauri, and their
After studying at the National School two children, insisting that his life is
of Drama in Delhi, he underwent a very 'middle class-ish'. His middle
two-year stint on Indian television class lifestyle affords him probably
before breaking into film. As many more than most, with luxury homes,
Indian 1V actors will confirm, joining BMWs and his own production
the celluloid elite is no idle feat. From Bollywood to Hollywood?
company.
India's film industry has long been first twelve years, he made close to After successfully showing Devdas
dominated by acting-family dynasties. fifty films. While sorne of these have at Cannes, it now seems Shah Rukh
Coupled with his religious been flops, Shah Rukh's films have has his sights set on Hollywood.
background, few would have largely been profitable - a unique Given his ability to break down
expected his meteoric rise. Yet, in his quality in Indian film. Among his best barriers, don't bet against him.
 c:J 4 WATCH ANO liSTEN ~ 5 TEAMWORK
Work in groups of three. Read the Teamwork Scenario
and create a problem tree to share with another group.

6 CONTROVERSY
/'M SORRY JIMMY, BUT
ill.l 1 DONT TH/NK A PARTY ANIMAL
/S REALLY A CAREER
IJJJ -
w.l.,.l

Work in groups of four. Prepare a debate with another

group. Use expressions from Language Bank 3.
Successful
Most developed countries have sorne kind of welfare
talk show host,
system. It aims to keep the poorest from starving and being
Oprah Winfrey
homeless. Sorne groups argue that welfare simply
encourages people to be lazy.
Group A: You are conservative politicians and business
A Look at the photos and answer the questions.
leaders. You favour reducing welfare benefits and forcing
1 Do you think people have a better life in the US?
people on welfare to work. Sorne points you could mention:
2 What is the American Dream? Is it a
• Higher taxpayers should decide how taxes are spent.
universal dream?
• Work ethic versus laziness
3 Why do people emigrate to Western countries?
• Bad start for children on welfare
B Watch the video and choose the answer (A, B, e) • Encourages immigration
which fits best according to what you hear.
Group B: You represent single mothers, police and anti-
1 What is the girl's idea of the American Dream?
poverty organisations. You favour keeping welfare benefits.
A She can become a Music Television host.
Sorne points you could mention:
B She can become famous like Angelina Jolie.
• Impact on crime rates if welfare removed
e She can play music for large crowds.
• Reasons why long-term unemployment exists
2 What is the woman's reaction to the statistics
• Impact on children and recent immigrants
on ethnicity and poverty?
• eompassion for people with disadvantages
A People can blame themselves for being poor.
B Education would solve many problems.
e The root of the problem is large families. 1 PORTFOliO WRITING
3 Which was described as not making a A Imagine you are your country's leader. Write a
successful person? newspaper article (220-260 words) to say why you
A Having enough money for food and housing. would make a good leader and what you would do.
B Having a lot of playthings like cars.
B Write an article (220-260 words) for a company
e Having a goal and working towards it.
magazine about a very successful person who has just
C You decide: Is the American Dream myth or reality? retired from the company. Mention his 1 her
Why 1Why not? Are people individually responsible backgound, career and family.
for their own success and failure?

IG
 · Unit3

skv's t e limi'l'
8 18:1 ¡1 ~ ~ ¡fl in English
Bioinfol'matician: lldventul'e tl'avel guide:
uses computers to predict guides people on extreme
which drugs work best on travel adventures.
which diseases.
Home·cal'e nul'se: Fuel-cell engineel':
helps elderly people develops hydrogen fuel cells
at home. for vehicles.

Fol'ensic accountant: Lawyel':

discovers where companies argues the finer points
have used bad accounting of copyright and
practices. patent laws.

Data minel':
creates software to find information Odd·job pel'son:
about people on the internet. does many different jobs,
like mowing lawns and
Wil'eless engineel': cleaning houses.
designs wireless phones,
equipment and network. Source: www.mycoolcareer.com
lll
(lll'tificial lntelligence) A Work in groups of two or three. One student is a career consultant; choose
pl'ogl'ammel': up to five jobs and give a one minute presentation on them. Explain the jobs and
develops software so machines how someone might go into that career.
can respond more B The other(s) are university students, who respond by asking questions and
like humans. discussing with the career consultant for about 30 seconds why these jobs will be
in dernand in the future and whether they could also be out of date one day. Use your
own knowledge of the subject area and phrases frorn Language Bank 3.

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and Language Bank
3, taking turns to develop and justify your ideas and arguments.

A What are the advantages and disadvantages of being D Sorne people reject the rat race. What reasons could
famous? Does fame or success change people? they have? Do you think you could live outside
8 Where do we get ambition from? Is it biological drive, society?
social pressure or something else? Is the ambition to E Do all groups in your society have the same
survive very different from the ambition to succeed? opportunities in life? Why 1 Why not? How do racism,
C Sorne highly ambitious people are willing to break rules sexism and other discrimination prevent people from
to succeed. What do you think of this? fulfilling their ambitions?

10 Your answer: WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO SUCCEEDíl

Would yo u break rules to succeed? Why 1 Why not? Successful entrepreneurs risk
losing family (long hours away), friends (asking them too many favours) and fortune
(bankruptcy). Would you risk it all for success?

m
ll•· - - - - --'
L==~=====~=======~~WHAT'S NEWt
Subject: Bullying
... Functíon: Expressing beliefs
Language: Modifying words

___question: IS BULLYING JUSI PART OF liFEil

• In the UK in 2002, 51% of primary school students
and 28% of secondary school students were bullied .
¡---

The measure of a society is

found in how they treat their
weakest and most he/pless
citizens.
Jimmy Carter

How well does this poster

make people understand
what a victim of bullying
feels like?
ls tt REALLY necessary
to make me feel this btg?
~~-~ ~-----

1 WORDPOWER 2 READING
A Bullies can come in many forms, for example: A Find the words in the frrst article from these
• older brothers and sisters • players in sports definitions:
• popular students • abusive parents 1 to remove someone's head
• bosses • police, soldiers 2 consequence of an action
• colleagues • racists 3 say that you stron gly disapprove
• powerful couniries • politicians 4 done quickly without thinkin g much
B 1 How can you tell that the frrst article is satirical?
1 How could these people act as bullies or
2 Compare the feelings of Darren's mother with
intimidate people?
2 Describe a bully you know about. Why do you those of the parents in the second article.
think they became a bully? e 1 ls the frrst article in good taste? If not, why not?
B Match the words from the articles opposite with the 2 According to the second article, why do young
correct antonym: people take steroids?
1 factual a exclude 3 ls sueh an extreme reaction to bullying justified?
2 famous b tran sgression
3 conformity e notorious
4 comfort d negate
3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
S support e distress A How common is bullying? What kinds of bullying have ·
6 admit f anecdotal you heard about?
e Write six sentences about bullies in A. Use the words B Is bullying something that only happens in school?
in B and La nguage Banl{ 4 for expressing beliefs. Do you think bullying gets worse or decreases as
Example: 1 am convinced that transgressions by powerful people get older?
countries happen all the time.
. e The use of technology (mobile phone text messages,
D 1 What can people do if they are being picked on? email and the internet) to bully people is on the
2 Why might feelings of insecurity turn someone increase. How and why do you think this happens?
into a bully?
D Does teasing naturally lead to physical violence?
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES. E Do you think society takes bullying seriously enough?
This satírica/ column was written after two British pupils were
excluded from school for making 44 obscene and threatening
phonecalls to a teacher, and then allowed to go back to school.
(J 'foutlt cu/t11re

"=:;..:;;r
AYE THE POOR PSYCHOPATH ALO NE
Rod Liddle, The Guardian, UK solely at his mathematics teacher. force, Bennett's mother appeared on
e should not be too hasty in That teacher was now, sadly, dead. GMTV to plead her son's case. It
W judging the case of Darren
Bennett, the young man who was
Therefore the direct threat to his
person was negated. Darren should
transpired that he had suffered the
attentions of this teacher on severa!
peremptorily excluded from school be readmitted to the school. occasions, for various unsubstantiated
last week and then, just as suddenly, However, Mr McCreevey's head transgressions - truancy, possession
reiñstated by his local education should be taken down from the pole. of Class A drugs. In other words,
authority. Things are never quite as And then, more facts began to there was a history of bullying. Things
simple as they might at first seem. emerge. With dignity and sorne moral were not quite what they seemed.
Darren, you may remember,
decapitated his mathematics tutor, Mr DRUG WARNING AS BULLIED CHILDREN
McCreevey, with a kitchen knife and
mounted his head on a 40-foot pole
TURN TO STEROIDS
outside the staff room of the Daniel
Ortega Technology College in Cheam,
Surrey. Smeared with the blood of his
victim, he then cavorted naked
around the pole, whooping and
hollering and, at one stage, invoking
the Antichrist.
lt is beside the point as to whether
the Antichrist actually turned up, as
sorne have alleged. More relevant is
whether it was right for the school's
headmaster to condemn Bennett -
without consultation or psychiatric
reports - to an immediate and
humiliating detention, followed by
an indefinite exclusion, with all its No peace in the playground
multifarious, antisocial repercussions.
(Not to mention the educational ictims ofbullying as young as 11 Michele Verroken, UK Sport's head of
repercussions on Bennett, who was
studying towards a career in human
V are using muscle-building steroid
drugs to build up their bodies in a
anti-doping. "The commonest reason
these children have cited for doing so
resources.) desperate attempt to scare off their is being bullied, but others want to
Yes, we might argue, Bennett's tormentors. Children have turned to bulk up to achieve 'a better body' or
behaviour was intemperate and steroids, which are notorious because get onto the school team."
tasteless. It undoubtedly caused of their widespread mis use by elite "Although steroids are used mainly
distress to the family and colleagues sportspeople, in the hope that by bodybuilders, there is now
of the unforturiate Mr McCreevey. It enlarging their physiques will make anecdotal evidence that sorne young
also discomforted the student body, them too big to be pushed around. people are taking them and that's a
which was unable to decide whether The worrying trend has been revealed worrying concern," added Verroken.
to remonstrate with Bennett or join by UK Sport, the government-funded "School pupils have got them from
in the cavorting. sports agency, which has been the same people who push the drugs
But we might agree with the receiving calls from worried parents around the school gates."
findings of the local education in different parts of Britain, shocked Drug expert Professor Vivían James,
authority committee that pondered to find these muscle-boosting of the University of London, said
the case. The headmaster's decision substances in their child's possession. information about steroid use by
to exclude was, it ruled, "Parents of secondary school under-18s in Britain was sketchy. But
'inappropriate and regrettably children as young as 11, almost surveys abroad showed that up to
precipitous'. The committee was always boys, have rung us and said 11 per cent of teenagers in America
swayed by one piece of irrefutable their child is either taking steroids or admitted having taken them.
logic: Bennett's rage was directed contemplating taking them," said Copyright Observer 1Denis Campbell 2003
1
4 LISTEN 5 TEAMWORK
Work in pairs. Read the Teamwork Scenario for Unit 4 and
talk about stereotypes. What role do physical characteristics
(height, weight, skin colour) play in bullying?

6 CONTROVERSY

Work in groups of four. Prepare a discussion with another

group. Use expressions from Language Bank 4.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries sorne scientists
thought that Charles Darwin's theory of evolution (1859)
could be used to justify the idea of survival of the fittest for
humans. They thought that only the strongest people
A Befare you listen, look at the photo and answer: should have children. This led eventually to the Nazi theory
1 What would your perfect workplace be like? of the master race. Views have changed, but sorne people
2 What kind of jobs have you had? What were still think that successful individuals should not feel
your employers like? What were working concerned if they do better in life than other people.
conditions like?
Group A: You argue that survival of the fittest is the
3 What jobs do yo u think have the greatest
natural arder of things. Sorne points you could mention
amount of stress? Why?
and questions you could ask:
B Befare you listen, decide what experts on workplace
• There are elites in both human and animal worlds.
bullying would say about:
• Humans are naturally selfish. Why can't we accept it?
• what kinds of behaviour are bullying
• Isn't human society based on competition - in careers,
• who are the bullies
sports, exams, beauty and capitalism?
• how to solve the problem
Check your answers after listening. Group B: You argue that the idea of survival of the fittest
C Listen to the audio clip. Choose the answer (A, B or C) is just an excuse for bullying. Sorne points you may wish to
which fits best with what you hear. mention and questions you could ask:
1 What did Gemma feel about bullying in the office? • A civilised society helps people who are less able.
A She felt traumatised. • Don't humans generally want to be kind?
B She felt that she had a mental problem. • What about the evil extreme- Hitler's persecution of the
C She told people to shut up in meetings. Jews, Romanies and others?
2 In Martin's opinion, the main cause of bullying is: • What about democracy and equality?
A Rudeness and disrespect in the workplace.
B Competition and rapid change.
C Company policy about bullying in the
1 PORTFOLIO WRITING
workplace. A Write an email (180-220 words) to the local education
D At the end of the audio clip, try to imagine what authority, expressing your feelings about Darren
Roger might say. Bennett and their decision to reinstate him.
E You decide: What action would you take if you were B Creative writing: Write a short story (220-260 words)
bullied at work? What rights do employees have? How about a superhero who protects students from bullies.
seriously do companies take workplace bullying?
 •
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8 1iti'lS: [1] !1Id'l in Eng/ísh
A Work in groups of three. Using the information below, each prepare a one minute presentation about
the Stanford Prison experiment. The first student represents the prisoner's point of view; and the
second represents the guard's point of view. The third person talks about the psychological aspects of
the situation.
B After the presentations, ask the presenters questions from the point of view you represented.
Discuss what kind of bullying and intimidation you think goes on in prisons and the reasons for it.

1 THE IDEA
In 1971, an experiment was set up at + To simulate the physical and
Stanford University, in California, USA. mental environment of prisons

-
Volunteers, taking roles as prisoners + To study the mental and
or guards, were filmed 24 hours a day. behavloural changes in prisoners

3 GUAROS 4 PRISONERS
+ Dressed in prison guard uniforms, with + Wore loose smocks
mirrored sunglasses, armed with sticks and were in chains
+ Had complete power over prisoners, + Locked in cells and
with minimal supervision by observers called only by number

5 METHODS OF CONTROL 6 PRISONER REACTIONS

+ Privilege cell for model prisoners + Rloted on Day 2
+ Using informants among prisoners + Confused and aggressive
+ Rebelleaders isolated mentally + Crying, notable to think
and physically straight
+ Later, guards were more sadistic + Desperate and hopeless
when bored and when they
thought no one was watching.

7 POWER CORRUPTS 8 THE RESULT

+ Punishments began with push-ups and exercise. + The experiment was stopped on Day 6 when
+ Later, guards stopped food and tollet privileges. psychologists realised how violent guards had beco me.
+ Prisoners had to clean toilets wlth bare hands. + Experiment became a model for understanding prison
+ Prisoners put in solitary confinement life and the relationship between the powerful and
the powerless.

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
In pairs, use the words and phrases from this unit and Language Banli: 4 and
take turns to develop and justify your ideas and arguments.
A Do you think the victims of bullying are more likely to D How important is being popular at school? Is it
take out their anger and pain on other people? related to bullying?
B How common is bullying in sport? Which sports involve E Why do sorne larger countries use their
sorne physical or mental intimidation? economic, political or military advantage to bully
C Do you think most people could get involved in bullying? smaller countries?

: IS BUllYING JUSI PART OF liFEil

Are victims of bullying just people who like to complain? How much responsibility do we have
for allowing bullying to happen? What lessons can we learn from bullies and victims? Will we
ever stop all bullying? Why 1 Why not?
Unit5 Frills and thrills
~~~~~~------~~
wHAT's NEwz
1 •
Designer goods 1 Fashion
Funct Expressing opinions tentatively
Langu Adjectives

• Imelda Marcos, wife of the former

Ph ilippines dictator, owned over
3,000 pairs of designer shoes.

/ Style is knowing who you areJ

what you want to say, and not
The real/y great thing about
my shop is that there's not
l
giving a damn. one dead animal in ít. _ . ¡
l ---
Gore Vida/ StellaMc~

Contrast the two fashion styles in the photos. 2 READING

Which style do you prefer and why?
A Match these headlines to the paragraphs a-f in the
first article.
1 WORDPOWER 1 Shopping sprint 4 Designer manía
A Use the vivid adjectives and the tentative expressions 2 Japanese groupthink S Dedicated shopper
in Langu age Bank 5 to comment on the photos in 3 Stand out from the crowd 6 Recycled fashion
Viewpoint. Example: I might be wrong in saying this, B Imagine you are Erina Kobayashi's friend. Use
but I think the skirt is very tasteful. reported speech to explain what she told you about
B · Which of these adjectives have positive and negative her shopping experience.
meanings? Why? e 1 Why are young people so interested in dcsigner
fashion?
• trendy • urban
2 What cultural changes have lead to the
• materialistic • minimalist
emergence of the metrosexual man?
• retro 1 vintage • suave
• authentic • straight, gay
3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
e 1 Most fashion houses create a new range of A What is the point of fashion? Are you fashion-
clothing for each season. Is this necessary? conscious?
2 What does it mean that fashion tends to be B What makes designer goods different from ordinary
cyclical? Can you give examples? goods? What do you like 1 dislike about designer goods?
3 Many companics like Marlboro and Caterpillar e Would you want to be a designer? What kind of
use clothing for brandstretching, so their brand training or skills does it take?
is seen in more places. What do you think of this? D Why is good grooming seen as a female pursuit?
Do you agree?
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES.
 rtiBHlOH

CRAZY FOR FOREIGN DESIGNER GOODS

Francoise Kadri, Things Asian d "We have lots of Vuitton or
a Ewaiting
rina Kobayashi has been
since the previous
Chao el bags pawned by young
women because they have received
too many of the same version as
night for a Tokyo warehouse
presents or they have gane out of
packed with nearly new designer
fashion ," Sasao Makoto, an official
goods to open. The 23-year-old
from the sale, said. Erina is the
Japanese clerk already owns six or perfect target customer for big
seven Vuitton handbags but is so fashion labels: she is single, lives with
determined to buy another she her parents and earns 170,000 yen
camped out overnight in a per month. She uses half of it to fund
cardboard box to ensure she was her taste for expensive accessories.
first in line. e These women want to be
b The flood of young women to different from other girls, according
this sale, organised a few weeks to Toshi Marks, author of the book
befare end of the year festivities, ]apanese Women Who Do Not Have
demonstrates their insurmountable Confidence Buy Brand Goods.
passion for foreign-brand handbags, f "But how can you be different,
wallets and other luxury goods. so the only way is to bu y foreign
e At 9:30 am the doors of the This warehouse event is organised brand goods," said Marks, who is also
warehouse open and the race begins. twice ayear by a group of 70 a professor of multi-cultural studies at
A surge of young women, rush inside pawnshop owners in Tokyo to sell the Shumei University. For her, Japan's
and gather as many trendy handbags authentic goods they have bought at lust for luxury goods stems from the
as they can out of a huge mountain a quarter or even a third of the education system which does not
of Vuitton, Chanel, Coach or Guccis. original price. teach people to think for themselves.

A NE.W MALE MARKET EMERGES

The Economist, UK 30-35% ofyoung men in
America have metrosexual
ames ~ond a~ways ge~s the girL His
J suave tmage 1s attractlve to
advertisers, which is why Ford
tendencies: tell-tale signs
include buying skin-care
cream and fragrances. Also
renewed the spy's association with
popular is having non-Ieg
Aston Martín with a product
body hair removed.
placement for him to drive one of its
Celebrities such as Mr
British-built sports cars in Die
Beckham make it all right
Another Day. But Bond is no
for straight meo to do such
Beckham. When David Beckham ties
back his hair or wraps himself in a odd things.
sarong, he sends a powerful message If Ms Salzman is right,
to a new kind of male, according to then much advertising for
Marian Salzman of Euro RSCG men's grooming products
Worldwide, a leading advertising could be way off the mark,
agency. This new target market is as it uses images of a hot,
'metrosexual', a term coined a few sweaty hulk rolling
years ago to identify straight urban deodorant under his hairy
men who enjoy such things as armpits. This matters: the
shopping and using beauty products. grooming market for young
Mr Beckham, says Ms Salzman, is a males in North America was
¡ ~lassic metrosexual. Ms Salzman has worth around $8 billion last
year, and is growing fast.
L tested the market and concludes that David Beckham, the image of metrosexual man

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 4 WATCH ANO liSTEN ~ 5 TEAMWORK
Work in groups of three. ehoose an ordinary object
from home, school or work and see if yo u can use it
differently or re-design it. See the Teamworli: Scenario
for Unit 5. Tell the class about your ideas and discuss
which idea works best.

6 CONTROVERSY

A Look at the photos and answer:

1 Why do people wear fur?
2 Do you or would you wear fur or other animal
products such as leather? Why 1 Why not? Work in groups of three. Prepare a three-minute
3 What do you think the pictures show? conversation with another group.
4 What rights do animals have? Haute couture is the best in fashion design. Talk about the
merits of haute couture and who buys it. Try to use the
B Watch the video and choose the answer (A, B, C)
adjectives in Language Bank 5 to help you.
which fits best according to what you hear.
1 Who started the 'I'd rather go naked than wear Group A: You are designers and customers. Sorne
fur' campaign? questions you may wish to ask:
A An activist in Florida • Isn't a unique product worth paying a lot for?
B PET.A:s director • How else can you buy clothes that are tailor-made?
e The Go-Gos • Shouldn't rich people be free to spend their own money
2 How did the campaign affect fur sales? as they want to?
A Sales increased by 20 per cent. Group B: You are from a very poor country. Sorne points
B Manufacturers had decreased to 201. you could mention and questions to ask:
e Over 500 garment makers closed. • Isn't it \Vrong to spend so much on one garment when
3 PETA received over 10,000 donated fur coats. other people in the world face starvation?
What have they not done with the garments? • Do you really need haute couture, or just want it?
A They sent them to Afghan refugees.
B They turned them into beds for wildlife.
e They sold them to homeless people. 1 PORTFOLIO WRITING
C At the end of the video, decide how you would A Imagine you won a €10,000 shopping spree. Describe
respond if you were the homeless woman. what would happen, where you would go and what
D You decide: For PETA supporters, wearing a fur coat, you would buy (220-260 words).
eating a hamburger, testing drugs on animals and B You write a magazine advice column. You have had
keeping animals in zoos is cruelty to animals. What emails and texts from sorne macho men who worry
do you think of PET.A:s strong views and their that their friends might be metrosexual. What advice
campaign? would you give them {220-2 60 words)?
A Work in pairs. Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs explains what are the basic and higher
needs of humans. One person prepares a short presentation explaining the hierarchy of needs.
The other student prepares a short presentation on how it affects consumers. Use examples.
B After the presentations, discuss any similarities and differences between the presentations and
how the hierarchy can be used to explain the desire for fashion and designer goods.

Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Each need has to be fulfilled before a person can move up to the next level.

personal fulfilment, growth

status, prestige, acknowledgement

HIGHER
NEEDS
acceptance by others, need for love/affection
~,..,.._-

SOCIAL
security, order, protection

SAFETY
BASIC food, drink, freedom from pain
NEEDS
PHYSIOLOGICAL

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and Language Bank 5,
taking turns to justify and develop your ideas and arguments.

A Something well designed must look good and be C Design is often taught at art schools. Why do you
functional. What other things must designers think think design is taught alongside art? ls there a
about when they design clothes, furniture and connection between art and design?
household items? D Why do you think designer goods are so expensive?
B Many critics argue that today's MTV music culture is What affects the price of the product? Are designer
too obsessed with 'bling' (f!ashy, expensive jewellery, goods worth the price?
cars and designer goods). What effect might this have E What do designer goods say about their owners?
on young people? Do designer goods improve a person's status?

10 Yout answer: ARE WE All FASHION VICTIMS;J

Are we too materialistic? What are the positive and negative aspects of our
consumer culture? Do you think it is possible to break out of the fashion cycle?
 Function: Expressing reservations
Language: The passive

ThB Blll question: HOW IMPORTANT IS WINNING;»

~Q\NI
• The US film Academy Awards, the Oscars, are
watched by about a bill ion people around the world
every year.

Winning isn 't everything The world ís divided into peop/e who do
- 1t's the only thing. things - and people who get the credit.
lñnce Lombardi Dwight Morrow

Should all activities in life be

competitive, even eating hotdogs?

2 READING
A Four sentences have been removed from the article on
the opposite page. Choose from the sentences (A)-(E) the
one which fits each gap (1)-(4). There is one extra
sentence which you do not need to use.
B 1 Using the passive (Language Banli 6) and the
words in brackets to give information about:
1 WORDPOWER a) The 4 x 100 relay (US team)
A 1 Match the words and their antonyms. b) Kasparov's victory (long-term strategy)
e) Why things were difficult in 2000 in Sydney
1 defeat ~ a insecurity (boastful behaviour)
2 boast b team spirit d) Closed games (humans, long-term strategy)
3 bad loser e underdog 2 In the second article is Lloy Ball supporting good
4 fit d victory sportmanship or not?
S confidence e honesty 3 Why should the US Olympic committee care
6 cheating f injured about the behaviour of US athletes?
7 favourite g good sport 4 What would you do if you were competing
8 rivalry h be modest against the US team?
2 Which of these words should apply to e 1 Are computers smarter than humans? Why do
competitors? Why? we need to prove humans are better?
2 Based on their actions, what can we assume about
B Use Language Banli 6 to express reservations about
Amy Van Dyken's and Maurice Green's personalities?
these sentences.
1 There will be a landslide victory in the election.
2 The Czechs will win hands down in ice hockey. 3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
3 Estonia is odds on to win the next song festival. A Are all sports competitive? Which other activities are
4 It was a walkover for our team; the score was people competitive about?
S-0. B Who or what is your favourite professional sportsperson
S New Zealand will come first in the race. or team? Why are fans are so passionate about their
e 1 What is competition for? teams?
2 Do you or others feel pressure always to come e Are intellectual games like chess as competitive as
out on top? Why? sports? What do Kasparov's matches against Deep Blue
3 Is taking part in sports more important than and X3D Fritz tell us about the human mind
winning? and our limitations?
D Do you follow the Olympics? What are they for?
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES. Are the Olympics just for wealthy countries?
(A) lf that's what you need to win, then you should do it.
(B) "The stakes were high for both sides in terms of pride."
(C) You neecl to hove the right strategy to win.
(D) The human chess legend famously lost to the program
Deep Blue in 1997.
(E) "This is going to be tough."

Celeste Biever, New Scientist, UK Kasparov after the fourth

orld number one Garry and final game on Tuesday
W Kasparov tied his final game
with the chess program X3D Fritz,
"Today, I know much more
about computers than six
meaning the exciting and sometimes years ago." (1) .. ....
emotional tournament ended in After a tied first game,
a draw. Experts say that although followed by a win each for
computers keep getting faster Kasparov and Fritz, the Garry Kasparov wears virtual reality
and smarter, humans seem to be match score was 2-2. Kasparov's goggles while playing X3D.
keeping up. victory was achieved via long-term
"Machines are getting better, but strategy, while Fritz's win stemmed on human blunders. Experts
we humans are also learning," said from its ability to ruthlessly capitalise described the final game as a display
of 'perfect chess' from both teams.
"Kasparov adopted the right match
: BE GOOD SPORTS strategy He wanted to guarantee
Stephen Harris, Boston Herald, USA "I think we tend to rub everyone above all that he didn't lose," says
the wrong way no matter how hard Jonathan Schaeffer, of the computer
A mong the final tasks for the 538 we try not to, whether it's the Ryder science games group
.r\. members of the United States Cup or the track athletes after the at the University of Alberta, Canada.
Olympic Team befare the start of the winning the Olympics," volleyball (2) .......
2004 Summer Games: a lesson in veteran Lloy Ball said. "That's just the Tuesday's game was the shortest
etiquette. way we are. We're confident people, of the tournament, concluding in less
"We're not the favorite kid in the and that's just the way we than two hours and just 27 moves. It
world as a country," Olympic demonstrate it. was evenly balanced from the
Committee president Bill Martín said "Would I recommend to young beginning. Playing white, Fritz kept
earlier this summer. "This is going to athletes that they take it easy a little the game open, a situation that
be a tough Games for us ·as a country, bit? Yeah. But sorne athletes rieed typically favours the computer. Open
not only as individual athletes, that edge, that overconfidence, to games involve more possibilities per
administrators, coaches. (3) ..... . win. (4) ...... move and so enable computers to
To encourage athletes not to make exploit their advantage in performing
it any tougher by exhibiting - - . . ¿ 'brute force' calculations. This

boorish or boastful behavior, the U.S. contrasted sharply with Sunday's

i~~-===ii
Olympic Committee prepared a video
game, which Kasparov won by
showing many high points of good keeping it closed. In closed games the
sportsmanship by American ¡;:~···· human has the advantage, as there is
Olympians and two infamous low more opportunity to implement a
points: the garish boasting and ~-:::::!~ long-term strategy, which computers
flagwaving by the U.S. 4 x 100 relay cannot spot. The result fails to clase
team after its victory at the 2000 the human versus machine debate.
Sydney Games, and swimmer Amy "Until programs can formulare long-
Van Dyken's spitting into a term plans, they will stilllose games
competitor's lane just befare the start like game three," says Schaeffer. "But
of the 50- meter freestyle at Atlanta in I personally expect computers to
1996. push ahead eventually" John
The rawest display of flaunting was Fernandez, consultant to X3D Fritz, is
delivered by the Sydney relay team of not so sure. "Man and machine will
Maurice Green, Jon Drummond, keep pulling each other up," he says.
Bernard Williams and Brian Lewis. Victorious sprinter Maurice Greene "It is still an open question."
 4 LISTEN ~

6 CONTROVERSY
Work in groups of four. Prepare a debate with another
group. Use expressions from Language Bank 6.
A Look at the photos and answer: A federallaw in the US says that there should be equal
1 How would you define beauty? How important government funding for school-based men's and women's
is it? sports. Discuss whether women are as competitive as men
2 Are there beauty contests in your country? in sports.
What do you think of them? GroupA
B Before you listen, decide how the following might You feel that the government should not make schools and
relate to beauty pageants. universities give equal funding to men's and women's
• Relationships sports. Sorne points you may wish to mention:
• Plastic surgery • The law forces equal participation, even in sports where
• American values one sex may not be very interested.
Check your answers after listening. • Means cutting existing men's sports more than
expanding women's sports
C Listen to the audio clip. When it pauses, decide how • Men are physically stronger and better at most sports.
you would reply to the comment.
• Sorne people think women should not be taking part in
D Listen to the audio clip and complete these sentences something that's really formen.
(maximum three words). GroupB
1 The Miss America pageant was originally a way You think that the government should make schools to
to keep tourists (a) .......... after Labor Day. fund women's and men's sports equally. Sorne points you
2 In the late 19 SOs, one Miss USA contestant may wish to mention:
was actually (b) ......... with (e) ........ . • There are higher drop-out rates and criminal activity
3 Although contestants must follow many strict among male university athletes.
rules, there is no rule against (d) ......... . • Sexism still exists, so women need more help.
4 Newer beauty contests try to promote (e) ........ . • There is now a larger audience for sorne women's sports
of different people. (for example, tennis, skating).
E You decide: Are beauty contests sexist or • 19 70: women made up S% of US high school athletes;
empowering to women? Should beauty contests be 2001: women were 40%
used to promote acceptance of different groups:
large-sized women, AIDS, homosexuality? What do 1 PORTFOLIO WRITING
you think of child beauty contests?
A Creative writing: Imagine you are an athlete at the
5 TEAMWORK Olympic Garues. Write about the experience to your
family (220-260 words).
Imagine you are TV producers. Read the Teamworl<: B Write a newspaper announcement (180-220 words)
Scenario and present an idea for a new television seeking contestants for a new beauty contest for men
reality show. The class can decide on the best line-up. and women over 6 S.
 Unit6

towin

8 1Q: i'tj [1] !1ld'l in Eng/ish

A Por many people the triathlon is the ultimate test of human Student Bis a doctor asking about the effects of the
endurance, but there is a race that is ten times harder- the decatriathlon on the body. Try to use the passive from
decatriathlon. Work in pairs. Student A Language Bank 6 and your own knowledge.
is an athlete giving a one minute presentation about B After the presentations, ask questions using the
competing in the decatriathlon and why you do this kind of tentative expressions in Language Bank 6 and
event. Remember to mention sorne of the problems. discuss why people want to be ultra-athletes.

ABOUT TH E DECATRIATHLON
The competition: Ten triathalons held back to back: a 24~mile
{38-km) swim, a 1, 120-mile (1800-km) cycle ride
and a 262-mile (422-km) run.

The athletes are called ultra-athletes.

=================-=
Just over eight days.
=======
Various places, including Mexico,
Hawaii and South Africa.
Weight loss:
Athletes can burn off more than 5 lbs (2.5 kg) a day.
Dehydration from excessive sweating:
lf the body overheats: fever, heat exhaustion,
sunstroke. Can damage kidneys and other organs.
Skin damage:
- Accidents while running and cycling
- Friction burns and blisters from
constant rubbing
Ligaments 1 Tendons 1 Muse/es
Sprains (often Achilles tendon); tears, and
pain and swelling
Extreme fatigue 1 Sleep deprivation:
- Can cause mental/ emotional problems or
dizziness and fainting.
- During the competition competitors
sleep about an hour a day.

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and Language
Bank 6 taking turns to develop and justify your ideas and arguments.
A Can intellectual or creative works really compete C What role do sporting events have in international
against each other, for example in film festivals, Nobel relations? Does nationalism in sport improve relations or
prizes or art awards? make them worse? ·
B Which is more valued in your society: intellect or D Why keep national or world records? Would yo u like to
sporting ability? have a world record? Which one?

10 Your answer: HOW IMPORTANT IS WINNING;J

How competitive are you? Are you competitive in everything you do? Why 1 Why not?

El
 Subject: Economic issues
Function: Defending a point of view
Language: Transitive f intransitive verbs

ThB B/6 queslilln: DOES ECONOMICS REALLY AFFECT ME;»

tW~\t!Y rSaying we're in a slow recovery, nota
recession,is like saying we don't have any
unemployed- we just ha ve a lot of people
1
/

¡1
who are real/y, real/y late for work.
Jay Leno

• US consumer spending accounts for

70% of the American economy and
20% of the world economy.

What could happen if consumers

decide to save their money
instead of spending it

1 WORDPOWER 2 READING
A Use the intransitive verbs in Language A Read the first article and rank these areas by the amount of
Bank 7 to describe the graph above sh owing subsidies their farmers receive, starting with the biggest.
economic growth. • European Union • New Zealand
B Defend or reject these statements using the • Switzerland • United States
graph and phrases from Language Bank 7. B The main idea of the second article is that:
1 The internet bubble burst in 2000 and 1 ...online game players have invented a new country.
affected the economy badly. 2 ...the players have invented a new type of money.
2 We hada recession from 1988 to 1991. 3 ...the online game works like the real world economy.
3 Commodities would have sold better in 4 ... players can make real money playing the game.
1991 than 1984. e 1 Compare how farmers in developing and developed
4 Unemployment rates would have been countries might feel about farm subsidies.
highest in 2006. 2 What are virtual economies? Do you think they will
S We see steady growth from 1990 to 1998. continue to grow in the future? Why?
e 1 Which products are the most important 3 What can Norrath tell us about how a country's
exports from your country? Where are economy works?
they sold?
2 Which are the five biggest companies you 3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
know about? Do they operate internationally?
A How closely do you follow economic issues? How is the
3 Is capitalism always a good thing? How
economy doing today?
have you personally gained or lost from it?
B How do world events affect the economy? Give examples.
4 Is it ethical to encourage consumers to
keep spending on credit when they may
e What do taxes pay for? Do you think taxes are too high?
D How important are the internet and the computer industry
already be in debt?
to the economy? Is it more important than farming in
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES.
developed countries? In developing countries?
 BIIBIHeBB

FARM SUBSIDIES KEY AS WTO WORKS ON TRADE PLAN

income from payments. Japanese, 'We're poor, give us everything,'
South Korean, Swiss and Norwegians which they've been doing successfully
overnment subsidies to rich- count on subsidies for most of their for a long time."
Gcountry farmers make up 32% of
their income on average and 18% for
income, the OECD says.
EU farmers get 37% of their
Cuts in support for American
farmers could be targeted at sugar,
American farmers. The 147-nation income from payments. But a greater citrus, dairy, rice and cotton
World Trade Organization is pushing portian of the EU payments goes to producers, which benefit from a
to produce the outline for a global subsidise exports of European goods variety of federal programs that shield
trade accord. Developing countries to Africa and other developing them from imports or make their
led by Brazil and India are countries. exports more competitive. Across the
demanding an end to export Reinsch says it's time for board, though, the negotiations could
subsidies and want cuts in other farm developing countries "to make sorne ultimately put an end to the use of
supports by the United States, meaningful concessions of their own export credits backed by the federal
European Union, ]apan and others. to closé a deal. It's so easy to say, government. Other countries
The U.S. and EU say they are contend the cheap financing terms
willing to scrap export subsidies offered by the credits are an expo'rt
and consider cuts to other farm subsidy.
payments if poorer countries open Big U.S. farm operations stand
their markets to farm imports. the most to gain and lose from
"You've got to get an agreement if a WTO accord. The Agriculture
you're going to get anything else," Department said that 3% of
says Bill Reinsch, president of the ;;;:;::;;;-:-::~~~¡;;¡ American farms produce 62% of
National Foreign Trade Council, a the country's agricultura! goods.
group of 300 U.S. multinationals. Since 1995, 2.8 million individuals
A closely watched survey of and farm corporations have
farm supports, released by the collected subsidies. But 71% of
Organization for Economic the money went to just 10% of
Cooperation and Development, recipients, says the Environmental
says New Zealand and Australian A fair deal for farmers Working Group, a non-profit research
farmers get the least amount of their in developing countries and watchdog group.

VIRTUAL WORLD GROWS REAL ECONOMY

WUII<nlsht. N~ $clentlst, UK to sell their assets for real money valuable in the US than the yen. And
through trading websites such as eBay. his research shows that EverQuest
computer game played by
A thousands of enthusiasts over
the internet has spawned an
Edward Castronova, of the
economics department at California
players earn an average of $3.42 for
every hour spent playing the game.
State University at Fullerton, studied "It's a robust, free-market economy
economy with a per-capita inca me thousands of EverQuest transactions filled with wealthy; hardworking
comparable to that of a small country, performed through eBay to people," Castronova told the online
according to new research by a US determine the real-world economic news service CNet. "Ifyou get a
economist. The online fantasy game value generated by the inhabitants bunch of people together and they
EverQuest lets players create and ofNorrath. have things they can produce and
control characters within a fantasy Castronova discovered that opportunities to exchange them,
world called Norrath. Characters gain Norrath's gross national product you've got the makings of an
skills and possessions that they can per capita is $2,266. If Norrath was a economic system."
then trade with other players using country, it would be the 77th most Castronova says that EverQuest's
the game's currency of 'platinum wealthy in the world, just behind economy can be studied like any
pieces'. However, many EverQuest Russia. normal economy because of the
players have found this process too Castronova also found that social importance attached to the
complicated and have instead opted Norrath's virtual currency is more game by its players.
 -

1 Prolit

5 TEAMWORK
Works in groups of three. Read the Teamwork Scenario
and make sorne suggestions about what to do about
pensions. The class decides which are the two best ideas.

6 CONTROVERSY
Work in groups of three. Prepare a discussion with
another group. Use Language Banl{ 7
to defend your point of view
about the advantages and
disadvantages of the
increasing
range of
Fairtrade
products,
for example:
coffee,
tea, fruit,
chocolate,
sugar, wine,
vegetables.

A Look at the photo and answer: Group A: You are a group of Fairtrade representatives and
1 Imagine what this soldier is doing and why. co-operative farmers from developing countries. You want
2 Do you think, from looking at the photograph, restaurants in Britain to promote and buy more Fairtrade
that war is good for the economy? Do products. Sorne questions you could ask.
companies benefit from war? • Shouldn't we help farmers in developing countries?
3 How much should be spent on defence, • If the quality is the same, does it matter who
compared to education or health? made it?
4 Should all countries be allowed to have armies? • Haven't EU & US farm subsidies hurt world
commodity prices?
B Decide whether Carla (C), Steve (S) or Neither (N)
• Can British farmers produce Fairtrade products like
has said each statement.
bananas, coffee or tea?
1 Before WWI, wars were financed by printing
Group B: You are a group of British politicians and
more cash causing high inflation.
farmers who want restaurants to keep buying British
2 President Roosevelt followed the ideas of
products. Sorne questions you could ask.
Keynes to help end the Great Depression.
• Doesn't Britain already give lots of overseas aid?
3 Car manufacturing such as in the Tennessee
• Doesn't transporting goods from developing countries
Valley project started the economy roaring.
affect the environment?
4 Britain had high inflation during the
• Can't local farmers produce more, and more cheaply?
Korean War.
• Won't local agricultura! jobs be lost?
e 1 In what ways were John Maynard Keynes '
ideas like jumpstarting a car?
2 How did the death of so many men in the 1 PORTFOLIO WRITING
world wars affect the role of women? A Write a report (180-220 words) for international
3 What were the economic effects of the investors about your town or local area and its
Iraq war? economy. Describe the area, the main exports and
D You decide: Is war ever good for the economy? What examples of successfullocal companies.
are the positive and negative economic effects of B Imagine yo u work for a Fairtrade Foundation. Write a
wars? Have many wars have been fought over proposal (220-260 words) toa large company to
money and resources? Give examples. persuade them to buy your products.
 , Unit

ndloss

8 1:ilt)l: 1 fllii ill ,] f'J in English

1

A Work in pairs. You work for a smalllow-cost airline set up Budget Air: Oil price and profitability 1
in 2004. To be profitable, the company needs oil prices to
Price per barrel Profit per quarter
stay within a certain range. The head of the airline has 1

asked for a formal presentation about oil prices and how Less than $30 $ 1. 5 million :
they have affected company profits. $30 to $44 $1 million
• One student talks about oil prices from 2004 to 2007. 1
$45 to $59 $0 .5 million
• The other student discusses prices since 2007.
Try to use your own knowledge and phrases from $60 to $74 No profit (break even)
Language Bank 7 . $75 to $89 $0.5 million loss
B With your partner discuss what yo u think will happen $90 to $104 $1.0 million loss 1
to the price of oil in the future and how this could affect
$105 to $119 $1.5 million loss
the airline and its ticket prices.

Average oil prices per quarter (US dollars) from 2004 to 2009
$130 . - - - - - - - -
$125

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PRDFIT LOSS
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2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and Language Bank 7
taking turns to develop and justify your argument.
A How are unemployed people treated? What is the C What is the black economy? What kinds of goods
unemployment rate? Why do economists watch the are sold? Where do they come from? Who are the
unemployment rate closely? What affects employment? winners and losers in the black economy?
B Companies often move to countries with cheaper labour D Have there been privatisations in your country (for
and lower taxes. What are the advantages and example, water or electricity)? Do businesses operate
disadvantages of this? Which countries seem to be more efficiently than governments?
attracting the most business today?

10 Your answer: DOES ECONOMICS REALLY AFFECT MEil

Do economic issues really affect your life? If so, how? If not, why not? How can you help
the economy in your country to grow? What difference can you make?
 "Did you have enough?" Joyce set her fork down and wipe
a dot of cheese fondue off her chin with a paper napkin.
"Stuffed." Buffy's smile gave no hint that she knew wh
was really going on in her mom's mind. Joyce Summers ju
couldn't deal with being that transparent, not when si
was trying to accomplish exactly the opposite of wha
This American English reading her well-meaning actions implied.
extract comes from a novel Buffy was anything but convinced that Joyce had
based on the US television finally come to terms with being the mother of the
show, Buffy the Vampire 5/ayer. Vampire Slayer and didn't worry every time her
daughter left the house after dark. Nor did paper plaw
at the kitchen counter disguise the statement made by
1 READING Caesar salad, boiled shrimp, and chunks of French brea1
dipped in cheese fondue. For the fourteenth time in tw«
A Sean through the extract to find the weeks, Buffy felt like she had just been served her last
connection to: meal. like her mother couldn't stand the idea that sht
287 jelly butterflies car might meet her match on peanut butter and jelly.
"You're sure?" Joyce slid off her stool and reach
B Now carefully read through the extract and for a paper plate piled with shrimp husks.
answer: "One hundred percent." Buffy set her silverwan
1 Why is Joyce Summers giving Buffy aside and stacked her plates as her mom started
so much to eat? to clear.
2 Why is no one walking on the streets? "You've been awfully quiet tonight." Joyce
3 Why does Buffy go to see Big Jade? flipped open the trash container, dumped the
What happens? shrimp peels, and hesitated before she
remembered the pl~te was disposable, too.
C Answer from your own experience. "lt's hard to talk in the middle of a
1 What vampire myths does the reader need feeding frenzy."
to lmow already to understand this story? "Everything all right at school?"
2 Why do you think this vampire story is "lunch was a bust today, but other than that, school's fint
set in California, USA? A guarded truth, but Buffy didn't see any reason to add to
Joyce' s unspoken list of major woes.
2 IDIOMS "Are you cool with finishing up here, Mom?" Buffy placed
A Match these meanings with the idioms the heel of the bread loaf back into the bag and rolled it
underlined in the text: closed. "1 really should get moving."
1 to be buried "1 think 1can manage throwing away the rest of the dishe~
2 to learn to accept a difficult emotional Joyce grinned, her expression casually questioning. "Any chan
situation you can take a break tonight? 1 rented this great old movie -'
3 when very little effort is needed to get "1 would, but l've gota date with a headstone." She pullec
someone 1 something two stakes out of the junk drawer and shoved them into her
4 to face someone 1 something with back pockets.
the same strength or abilities ''Anyone we knew?" Joyce asked cautiously. Although she
S to rest for a short while wasn't happy that her daughter was the world's chosen
exterminator of the undead, being clued into the Slayer routin
B Complete the text using the idioms from 2A. and jargon gave her a sense of belonging that helped her copt
Change the verb tense where necessary. Buffy shook her head, "Not unless you've got a tattoo,
1 Six hours of studying? You should you didn't tell me about."
............ and come to play snooker with us. "Uh .. .no." A mischievous smile erased a fleeting frown of
2 They had trouble ............ the death of their dismayed resignation. ''Aithough, l've been thinking about
grandmother. getting one of those little butterflies," Joyce tea sed, paused.
3 The zebra was ............ for the lions, as it "On my ankle."
stood alone in the tall grass. "Beats a skull and crossbones where no one can see it."
4 Osear Wilde, Jim Morrison and Edith Piaf Joyce scowled playfully and threw a wadded napkin.
............ in the same cemetery in Paris. laughing, Buffy ducked and grabbed her black leather jack
S The chess champion had ............ in the as she headed out the door.
latest supercomputer.
 No one else walked the dark streets, which wasn't unusual in
southern California where driving down the block to get a gallon
of milk was standard procedure. In Sunnydale, avoiding the
sidewalks wasn't a matter of eccentric convenience. Too many
people never returned from walking the dog .
Big Jack Perkins had been closing up Tom' s Tattoo Emporium
when he had been attacked. Now she had to stand watch over
his grave to finish the job, which would be so much easier if
vamp victims were laid to rest on top of the ground where the
sun could cremate the remains. No muss, no fuss. But ritual
burial was another concession to Sunnydale deníal syndrome the
residents wouldn't give up, not even if the town's undertakers,
who thrived on the booming business of death, agreed.
Buffy darted into the woods that flanked the old Shady Hill
Cemetery, a shortcut that would shave a few minutes off her
time. She was running late and didn't want to lose the element
of surprise when Big Jack's two hundred and eighty-seven
pounds of hungry demon broke ground.
Yanking a stake from her pocket, Buffy jogged quietly down
a deer trail toward the cemetery fence. Muscles taut, her senses
tuned to every nuance of sound and movement, she was in
prime Slayer mode. lf she flinched , she wouldn't have depleted
physical prowess as an excuse.
As Buffy jumped to the top of the crumbling stone wall that
separated Shady Híll from the forest , her senses jumped to full
vampire alert. In the glow of a street lamp on the far side of the
graveyard, a disgusted man walked away from his broken-down 3 UPINARMS
car. Halfway between the street and her posítíon, Bíg Jack Find ten verbs and phrasal verbs in the extract that
clawed his way out of the dirt and lumbered to hís feet. She was relate to movements of the arms and hands.
on the ground and running a split second after the newbíe vamp
spotted easy pedestrian prey and sprang toward hís first kili. 4 PORTFOLIO WRITING
"Hey mister! " Buffy yelled wíthout slackening stride, her A Summarise the story (180-200 words) from the
stake grípped in a steady hand. "Run! " point of view of ONE of these ch aracters: Joyce,
The stranded motoríst looked up and froze . Big Jack Perkin s or the stranded motorist.
"Get out of here! Now!" Calculating the distance as she B Write an ending (210-250 words) to the extract
closed in on the new vamp, Buffy leaped and threw her arms
about what happens to the motorist after he runs
around a thick leg. The massive undead man staggered and
away.
tumbled to the ground.
Comíng to hís senses, the motorist took off running down
the street. 5 INTERACTIVE TASK
Buffy was ínstantly on her feet, her instíncts and reflexes Work in pairs. A ch ooses one of the comments below
functioning without flaw as Bíg Jack grunted and rolled over. to start and B asks questions to find out more about
"Hi! Sorry l'm late." the situation, then discusses it with A. You should
Beady yellow eyes glowered under the hard ridges of the both use all the Langu age Banks you h ave covered so
vampíre' s countenance, the ferocíty of the demon undiminished far and eliciting responses (Language Bank 20).
by puffy cheeks, hís bared fangs no less lethal though set Switch roles when yo u have talked about the first
amídst crooked, rotting teeth. Wíth surprising alacrity gíven comment for four minutes.
his bulk, Jack regained his footing and lunged.
Buffy stood her ground, driving the stake through layers of I really think I ought to talk to a friend of mine
fat into the heart as he barreled into her. Unbalanced by the who likes to watch violent action
momentum of his charging weight, she fell backward. He films all the time. Recently he seems to be
disintegrated before she hit the ground. behaving a lot more aggressively.
"Well, 1 handled that nícely." Buffy stood up, brushed
vampire ash off her arms and clothes, then físted her stake and
It's all very well to see all these tough women
started after the fleeing motorist. On foot in thís isolated part
characters in films, but reallife's not like that.
of town , the frightened man was stíll easy pickings.
We can't all be superwomen.

EI
i Subject: Future of the planet Function: Affirming
Language: Signposting words: Arguments (1)

ThB B/6 question: DOES THE EARTH NEED RESCUING;J

'N1 • There have been five great mass
extinctions in the Earth's history. The
last one wiped out the dinosaurs
65 million years ago.
• The world teenage population is
1.2 billion, the largest in history, and
90 per cent live in the developing
world. About half the world's
population is under 25.

Now there is one outstanding/y important

fact regarding Spaceship Earth, and that
ls that no instruction book came with it
R. Buckminster Fuller

Are there too many people in

the world?
Are we wasting the world 's
precious resources?

2 READING
A Read both articles and choose the best answer below.
1 The collapse of the Gulf Stream is:
a) seen by EU politicians as a US problem.
b) a naturally occurring geological event.
e) causing a collapse of fish stocks.
2 One important finding of the IGBP book is that
1 WORDPOWER a) the negative effects will appear suddenly.
A Which of these threats to life on Earth do humans b) global warming is only caused by humans.
have sorne control over? Use the signposting words e) 5,000 scientists agree on the need for change.
and phrases in Language Ban k 8 to support your 3 Befare the events of 2001, the author believes
beliefs. that Western governments had been too:
a) complacent. b) lazy. e) bureaucratic.
• an asteroid • thinning of the ozone layer B Should we experiment with viruses and bacteria?
• nuclear war • shortage of fresh water Do the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?
• overpopulation • infectious diseases
• global warming • volcanic activity
• pollution • loss of biodiversity 3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
A Explain global warming in your own words.
B Sorne pessimists believe that politicians are not B The Kyoto Protocol (199 7) is meant to reduce carbon
willing todo anything about the situations we could dioxide output to 1990 levels. Why would countries
control. Use Language Banl{ 8 for the problems you be for or against it?
agree with the pessimists about. e The Amazon rainforest is mainly in Brazil. About
e 1 How important are green issues in your 28 square miles (76 sq. km) of it are cut down every
country? Why? day. Should the rest of the world tell Brazil how to
2 Sorne radical environmentalists believe the Earth manage the rainforest?
is more important than humans. Do you agree? D Sorne virologists predict a super-flu pandemic
will happen soon. What would help or slow down
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its spread?
 LHVIrOHIIfeHt

Alistar 00 le, Reuters to six billion people,

arts of Euro pe and ranging from stripped
P North America could forests to rising
temperatures.
get drastically colder if
warming Atlantic ocean ''A majar finding is that
currents are halted by a change will not be
surprise side-effect of progressive. There will be
global warming, scientists abrupt changes and tipping
said on Wednesday The points," said Will Steffen,
possible shutdown of the executive director of the
Gulf Stream is one of International Geosphere-
severa! catastrophic Biosphere Program, which
changes - ranging from issued the book based on
collapses of fish stocks work by 5,000 scientists.
to more frequent forest "Never befare have we
fires - that could be Warm and cold water currents seen the range of change or the rate
triggered by human activities, they in the world's oceans of change at the same time," he told
said in a book launched in Sweden. Reuters. "You can get toa point
"In the worst case it (the Gulf temperatures by 1.4-5.8 °C by 2100. where forests are too hot and too dry
Stream) could shut down... it might Rahmstorf's study was included in a and sudden fires rip through them,"
even happen this century," said new book, Global Change and the he said, referring to blazes last year in
Stefan Rahmstorf of the Potsdam Earth System: A Planet Under nations from Australia to France.
lnstitute for Climate Impact Research Pressure, which looks at the impact "Global warming may make these
in Germany "This would trigger a of the surge in the human population events more frequent."
regional cooling, but notan Ice Age."
Climate models indicated a surge
of fresh water into the North Atlantic
from a melting of northern glaciers
caused by global warming could stop
the current that sweeps warm waters atural or manmade, infectious unwittingly providing a blueprint for
from the Gulf of Mexico toward N diseases showed they still have the ultimare bioweapon.
Then there were the agricultura!
Europe. us at their merey. The fear of
"The Eastern coast of Canada and infectious disease has largely faded epidemics. A particularly virulent
the United States would also be in the wealthy West over the past strain of foot and mouth disease hit
affected. This is sometimes wrongly century, thanks to sanitation, Britain after rampaging through Asia
perceived as a European problem by antibiotics and the like. But it and the Middle East. It probably
American politicians," he told re-emerged with a vengeance in arrived in contaminated meat
Reuters. 2001 when sorne humans switched products, and got into the swill fed
He said the Gulf Stream had allegiance and began working on the to pigs. Four million animals were
collapsed about twenty times in the side of the killers. slaughtered, and around .f3 billion
past 100,000 years, most recently at Weapons-grade anthrax sent lost in trade, tourism and in
the tail of the last Ice Age about 8,000 through the mail in the US has killed eradicating the disease.
years ago after an abrupt melting of five people so far. Although the The events of 2001 are forcing
icecaps. If the Gulf Stream stopped, perpetrator's identity remains a governments to change their attitude
average temperatures might fall by mystery, the FBI suspects a rogue towards epidemics - be they natural
5-10 Celsius (10-20 °F) in Scandinavia scientist. And it's not just rogue or deliberate, animal or human. And
or by 3-4 °C in Germany By contrast, scientists that have been giving for the first time since genetic
global warming, widely blamed on infectious agents a helping hand - far engineering became routine in the
emissions of gases like carbon from it. New Scientist revealed that 1970s, molecular biologists are
dioxide from cars and factories, is Australian scientists had accidentally talking seriously about the need
expected to raise global average created a killer mousepox virus, to police their patch.
• 4 LISTEN ~

:1 .. • 1
Polar icecap melting in the
Antarctic Península
Photo Pedro Skvarca

5 TEAMWORK
Work in groups of three.
Read the Teamwork
Scenario for Unit 8
and make a five-point
action plan to deal with
the situation. The class
decides on the best plans.

Shortage of clean
water in Africa
6 CONTROVERSY
A Look at the photos and answer the questions.
Work in groups of four. Prepare a debate with another
1 Do you believe Earth has a problem with global
group. The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
warming? Why 1 Why not?
estimates that over 70 per cent of the world's fish species
2 Should developed countries help developing
are fished close to sustainable limits or overexploited. One
countries to deal with environmental problems?
per cent of the international fishing fleet, factory trawlers,
3 Which is the more important world issue:
global warming or clean drinking water? catches about 50 to 60 per cent of the global catch.
Group A: You are international fishermen who want to
B Listen to the audio clip about a sceptical
environmentalist and complete the sentences. keep fishing at the same levels as now. Sorne points you
could mention:
Bjorn Lomborg is a Danish professor and former • For many people, fish is the main source of protein
(1) ...... activist. After reading about Julian Simon, (15-20 per cent).
an (2) ...... ,he asked his students to help him • Thirty million people work in fishing-industry jobs
check Simon's statistics. To his surprise, Lomborg worldwide; 9 S per cent live in developing countries.
found his own ideas were (3) ....... Today, his
• Efficient factory trawlers are just applying modern
favourite target is the (4) ...... on global warming.
industrial methods to ocean food production.
Lomborg claims that it would cost up to (S) ......
billion per year compared to the $50 billion spent on Group B: You are ocean conservationists who want lower
aid. He suggests that this money could be worldwide fishing quotas. Sorne points you could mention:
better spent giving everyone on Earth clean water • Sorne reasons for fish stock decline: pollution
and (6) ....... Professor Klaus Heinberg suggests and overfishing
Lomborg manipulates statistics to make weird • From 1950 to 1994, the annual ocean fish catch has
(7) ....... Heinberg compares Lomborg's idea to increased by over 400 per cent.
European children giving up (8) ...... to pay for • Coral reef diversity represents 2 S per cent of ocean
the cost of fighting disease in Africa. species. Overfishing may kill them off.
C At the end of the audio clip, think of what arguments
Bjorn Lomborg might use to answer Klaus Heinberg. 1 PORTFOLIO WRITING
D You decide: Do you agree things are getting better A Write a letter or email (180-220 words) to the
with the environment? Should the world spend more European Union demanding an end to government
on providing drinking water than on the Kyoto subsidies that promote overfishing.
Protocol? If Lomborg says that al! sides in the debate B Choose a potential natural disaster or an
have ulterior motives, do you believe his own motives? environmental catastrophe and write a report (220-
260 words) on how people can prepare for this.
 rUnÍt,~
:-;; ~} v~ ~ '' :

8 l111 1 ji !tl ¡{t] {t16'i in Englísh

A Meteorologists are beginning to understand more about the information is gathered, using information from
Earth's weather patterns, including the way that warm the box and the SST map. Student B talks about
(El Niño) and cold (La Niña) episodes alternate in the Pacific the effects of El Niño on the climate in different
Ocean. Sorne climatologists believe there may be a link parts of the world, using the box and the world
between more El Niño episodes and global warming. map.
Work in pairs. You are meteorologists giving a one B After the presentations, ask questions and
minute presentation on El Niño. Student A explains what El discuss any climate changes you have noticed
Niño is, the most recent El Niño episodes and how where you live.

El Niño
Scientific definition
More than three months of surface
sea temperatura (SST) of 0.5 oc
warmer than normal across
equatorial Pacific Ocean. El Niño
moves west to east near the Equator.
lnformation-gathering methods
• Using satellites and
supercomputers
• Measuring SST
Recent episodes of El Niño
1991-92,92-93,94-95,97-98,
2002-03
El Niños (since 1950}:
31% of the time.
Worst El Niños:1982-83, 1997-98
Sorne eflects of El Niño
• Changing weather patterns
• Storms more intense
• Changes in hurricane routes
• Dry regions: more forest fires, Effects of El Niño around the world December 1997 to February 1998
droughts
• Wet regions: floods, landslides • Wet • Wet and cool • Wet and warm • Warm • Dry Dry and warm

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the wocds and phrases from this unit and Language Bank
8 taking turns to develop and justify your ideas and arguments.

A In the 18th century, Thomas Malthus predicted that C Sorne religious believers feel that we should not worry
the human population would eventually exceed food about the Earth's environment - it is just part of a
production. Are we running out of food and water? divine plan. What do you think?
B Will technology solve all our environmental D Name sorne films with plots about the end of the world.
problems? Why 1Why not? Are they just science fiction and fantasy?

10 Your answer: DOES THE EARTH NEED RESCUING!I

What will happen to the world? Are humans part of the problem or part of the solution?
What can we do to make the world a better place?
 Topic: Independence Function: Interrupting
Language: Signposting phrases: Arguments (2)

The Blll question: WHY DO PEOPLE WANT TO BE INDEPENDENTil

e Sorne of the newly independent

members of the UN are:
East Timar (2002), Serbia and
Montenegro (2000), Tuvalu (2000),
Tonga (1999), Andorra (1993)
and Eritrea (1993).
Human beings are the on!y creatures
on Earth that al/ow their chí!dren to
come back home.
Bii/Cosby

What does being independent

mean to you? Is it the same for
a person as for a country?
The ntage of 30-year-old men stillliving with their parents

1 WORDPOWER 2 READING
A Use the definition to complete the words about A Read the articles in pairs. Take turns interrupting
aspects of independence. Which of these apply to each other using phrases from Language Bank 9.
countries, to people, or to both? Wait for the breathing pause, usually at punctuation
Example: marks, such as commas and full stops,
election: n. when people vote for a government. B What do the pronouns in italics below refer to in the
first article?
govern.... : n. system by which a country
1 (Paragraph 1) Just why is it that Italian
is governed
'children' leave home so late in life?
decentral.. .. : v. to break up a concentration
2 (Paragraph 2) It is up to their families to
of government authority (or
support them, ...
industry, population) and
3 (Paragraph 3) One 3S-year-old teacher of my
distribute it more widely
acquaintance was quite frank about it.
legit.... : adj.lawful, within the law
4 (Paragraph 4) ... until he found a job that
nation.... : n.love for one's own country
suited him!
free .... : n. state of being free
S (Paragraph S) ...as they themselves have
emancip .... : v. to be freed from a social or
probably been all their lives.
legal restraint
individual.. .. : n. person who thinks and acts
e Compare independence for people and for countries,
using examples from both articles.
independently
D 1 How is the mammoni situation similar to or
B Use the signposting phrases in Language Bank 9 different from your situation?
to create an argument about independence of at 2 Imagine your country was not independent.
least 150 words. Also use at least four words from How different would your life or community be?
above.
e 1 At what age do most young people move out
3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
of their parents' house in your country? A When people you know leave home, do they live ol'l
2 What are the advantages of living on your their own, share a place with fiatmates or get
own or with your parents? married?
3 Did your country have to struggle for B ls it important for children to be independent from
independence? Why 1 Why not? their parents? How strong are family ties?
e What effect have independence movements had on
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your country or nearby countries?
 nothing. Children can sue parents
who won't pay for their upkeep. In a
Andrea Antonioni, ltaly Magazine which is still such an important part recent court case a 29-year-old man
of Italian life. Roughly translated, this with a law degree, but still doing a
hey are quite a talking point in means to create a good impression specialisation course and refusing
T Italy at the moment, these so- on others. In order to achieve la jobs that weren't up to his
expectations, was granted the right to
called mammoni. ]ust why is it that bella figura it is quite normal for
Italian 'children' leave home so late Italian youngsters to be given a brand receive 1,500 a month from his
in life? Many stay with their parents new car at the age of 18, plus a parent<> until he found a job that
until well into their thirties. Sorne mobile phone, and of course there suited him!
never leave the family nest at al!. will be no lack of parental handouts Other 'late nest leavers' fmd
One reason is the Italian for new clothes, shoes, sunglasses managing a family of their own much
education system. It may seem and all those other essentials. too difficult. ltalian men can't easily
incredible to those of yo u who Naturally this means there is no come to terms with girlfriends who
finished your degree at the age of 21, contribution to the housekeeping, work and haven't got time to deal
but most Italian students don't even if the child is earning. One 35- with gas rings in the kitchen.
graduate until their late twenties. It is year-old teacher of my acquaintance Meanwhile the girls go to university,
up to their families to support them was quite frank about it. "My parents are emancipated, and are told by
financially, as the few scholarships pay the bilis and in exchange I'm their mothers to be careful not to
granted are given to those from large there for them if they need me. end up as slaves of their male
families with lots of brothers and I'm not unusual." chauvinist companions, as they
sisters who are also students. It can go further than having your themselves have probably been all
Another reason is the bella figura, meals cooked and laundry done for their lives.

CEASEFIRE
Oman Tribune, Oman Madrid's rule, are bound
to step up pressure once
paniards are surely elated and the Basques are allowed
S hopeful with the ET.Ns
announcement of a permanent
to snap links with Spain.
Madrid, however, has
ceasefire in its war against the shown sorne inclination
government in Madrid for Basque to redress sorne of the
independence. But this joy will be grievances of the Basque
tempered by the reality that this population of two
extremist organisation is not very million. In recent years,
reliable and trustworthy. In the past they have been given a
it has declared ceasefires on many great degree of
occasions. But they were all autonomy. Even the
temporaty as the ETA found one Basque language has
reason or another to violate them. been given official
The last time, in 1998, its status. But this has not satisfied the
Looking to the future with the
announcement of a truce led to ETA, which has so far shown no
Guggenheim Museum, in Bilbao, the
secret talks with the Spanish proclivity to make compro mises and
largest city in the Bosque region
government. But the discussions has fought for more than 40 years,
proved futile and the ETA lost no time ruthlessly raining death and the ET.Ns violent methods and view
in going back to its violent ways. destruction all over Spain. As a result, its battle for independence as futile.
A major cause of the lack or any it has lost sympathy among most For a permanent peace to grow
progress towards the resolution of Spaniards who view the ETA rebels as from the permanent truce, the ETA
the Basque problem is the Spanish cold-blooded terrorists. Lacking any must also make compromises in a
government's total rejection of the credibility, any attack anywhere in manner that other violent
ET.Ns demand for independence. This Spain is viewed as the handiwork of organisations in other countries have
is understandable, as sorne other the ETA even though they were not done. The IRA in Northern Ireland
regions, yearning to get rid of behind it. Many Basques too deplore may be taken as an example.
 Free 1

4 LISTEN \8

6 CONTROVERSY
A Look at the photos and answer: Work in groups of four. PJi'epare a debate with another
1 What kinds of physical disabilities are there? group. Use expressions from Language Bank 9.
2 How would these affect someone's life and
Humans often seem to have two competing instincts:
independence? the drive to be part of a group and the drive to be
3 How can obstacles to independent living be
different from the group. An extreme philosophy of not
overcome?
being part of the group is anarchism. Anarchists believe
B Befare you listen, decide what a seeing-eye 1 guide dog that we should have no government at all.
is able to do: Group A: You are a group of anarchists, arguing for an
• Understand street lights end to government. Sorne questions you could ask:
• Identify dangers • Don't humans instinctively want independence?
• Act as a guard dog • Humans are basically good. Why do we need
• Lead someone down the street government or police?
Check your answers after listening. • People don't need money. Can't they barter 1 exchange
C Listen to the audio clip and answer the questions. goods and services?
1 What breed of dog is Hanni? Group B: You don't agree with anarchism. The
2 Explain how Beth Finke gets across the street government may have its faults, but it is far better than
with her guide dog. no government at all. Sorne questions you could ask:
3 What does Beth Finke mean by waiting for • Don't humans instinctively seek acceptance in a
'the cycle'? group?
4 How does Beth talk to her dog? What tone of • Wouldn't society collapse into chaos without
voice does she use? And to the listeners to the government or police?
programme? • Don't large, specialised organisations produce
D At the end of the clip, decide what Beth Finke would more goods and services than informal,
say about how important Hanni is for her. unstructured ones?
E You decide: How are people with physical disabilities
treated? How accessible are public transport, 7 PORTFOLIO WRITING
workplaces, shops and other buildings for them? What
can be done to improve the lives of the physically A Imagine you come from a country that has recently
disabled? become independent. Write a letter (180-210 words)
to a friend about your feelings on your country's
independence day.
5 TEAMWORK B Creative writing: Write a diary entry (220-250
Work in threes. Read the Teamwork Scenario for Unit 9 words) for a student who has just spent their first
and make a list of useful items to equip an apartment and week in university accommodation. It is their frrst
work out a budget with a friend of yours. time living away from home.
 8 1:1 ~i (1] ;\'1 in English
A Work in pairs. The United Kingdom is made up of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Since 199 7, Scotland and Wales have their own parliaments. One student gives a formal
presentation on decentralisation, using the example of Scottish devolution (self-government).
The other student's presentation covers the British, or central government, perspective.
B Afterwards discuss the presentations from the point of view you represented.

Scottish lnde endence

Key dates
1603 Scottish king became King of
England and Scotland.
1707 Act of Union: officially united
Scotland to England. Scottish
parliament closed.
1889 British Parliament voted against
having a Scottish Parliament.
191 0-1940s Several Scottish nationalist
groups created, including the
Scottish Nationalist Party.
1950 The Stone of Destiny, traditionally
used for the ceremony of crowning
Scotland's Kings, stolen from
Westminster Abbey¡ officially
returned to Scotland in 1996.
1970s North Sea oil discovered off
Scotland, but the money goes direct
The Scottish Parliament now The UK government keeps to the UK government. This spurs
has responsibility for: control over: Scottish nationalism.
agriculture, industry, education, defence and foreign policy, 1979 Scotland voted against devolution.
health, culture, the environment, taxation policy, immigration, 1997 Scotland voted for devolution.
transport and roads, housing, trade, energy, employment,
tourism, social services, social security, constitutional 1998 The Scottish Parliament opened,
economic development matters, gambling and sorne with a First Minister and 129 MSPs
and sports. aspects of transport and ind4stry. (Member of the Scottish Parliament).

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from in this unit and Language Banli: 9
taking turns to develop and justify your ideas and arguments.

A How does money affect personal independence? C When Americans dumped British tea into Boston
Can people be independent if they get help from harbour in 1773, they were protesting against unfair
parents or the government? taxes, but the English considered it terrorism. What is
B If children move far away from their parents how the difference between freedom fighters and terrorists?
does it affect family relationships?

10 Your answer: WHY DO PEOPlE WANT JO BE INDEPENDENT;J

Do people just not lilce being told what to do? Why does it matter whether we
leave home? Does it matter whether we have our own place or our own land?
 Topíc: Individual and young people's rights
Functíon: Challenging arguments and opinions
Language: Intensifiers

ThB B/6 question: CAN'T WE JUST DO WHAT WE WANT;t

~Nl
• People who believe • US teenagers who feel
'it's necessary to adults are trying to
believe in God to restrict their freedom
be moral and have too much: 70%
good values': 1

Indonesia 99% The ríght to be heard does

1not inc/ude the right to be
Brazil 80% seríous/y
USA 58%
Canada 30% 1 Hubert Humphrey

Russia 26%
France 13% Do you feel restricted
in your life? What are
the restrictions?

1 WORDPOWER 2 READING
A Which rights are affected in these legal cases? Match the A Four sentences have been removed from the
legal cases withthe correct rights. articles on the opposite page. Choose from the
Legal case: Right to ... sentences (A)-(E) the one which fits each gap
1 person wrongly shot and a privacy (1)-(4). There is one extra sentence which you
killed by police do not need to use.
2 person_detained for a year b life B Imagine you are a journalist who interviewed
without being charged Assibit. Use reported speech to explain to
3 woman refused a promotion e assembly television viewers what she told you about her
due to her gender experience as a slave and her escape.
4 group arrested for picketing d equality e 1 Slavery is a taboo subject in Niger. Why do
an embassy you think it is taboo?
S political refugee arrested e hold political office 2 What percentage of yobs do you think are
going into another country
there among young people?
6 immigrant not allowed to f asylum
3 What are the connections and differences
be a candidate in an election
between the two stories?
7 hiker arrested for crossing g own property
private property
8 paparazzo arrested for spying h fair trial
on a celebrity
3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
9 drug dealer's house is free movement A Are rights worth fighting for? Give examples.
taken away away on arrest B Why is it important for people to be able to say
B Imagine you were the lawyer representing the person or what they think? Should there be limits on
people in each case in A. Use the challenging phrases in free speech?
Language Bank 10 to object to evidence in the cases. e Should people be allowed to live wherever they
e 1 Which rights could you live without? Which could want? How easy or difficult is it for immigrants to
you not live without? Use intensifiers from do this?
Language Bank 1 O to explain your answer. D Do you know of any countries where there used
2 Do you think these rights should be universal for all to be slaves? What would life as a slave
people, all ages and all countries? Why 1Why not? be like?
E Would the British public accept the Anti-Social
Behaviour Act if it targeted senior citizens,
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES. women or ethnic groups?
(A) Some roce groups said it could also target ethnic minorities whose cultures fltOHtiH rlglfts f
traditionally involve street-corner gatherings.
(B) Now 1 can go to bed when 1 want, no one insults me.
(C) lt also gives police-style powers to private security guards for the first
time, if they are officially credited.
(D) Children can be token away without cause and their parents never
know what happened to them.
(E) In many cases, families are not even allowed to stay together.

ssibit was a slave in Niger for 50 Slavery has a long history in Nigcr.
A years. She was born a slave, her
mother was a slave, as were her
People today are born into a slave
class and are forced to work without 1

husband and children. She had to pay throughout their lives. They
work all day from early in the are used as herders, agricultura!
morning, preparing food for the labourers and as domestic servants;
master and his family, milking camels everything that a household needs
and doing all household chores, to have done is done by slaves, the
including moving their tent. This is master and his family do no labour,
heavy work, the tent alone can be they do not even lift a cup.
made up of around 200 goat skins Regardless of their age, slaves are research that Anti-Slavery
and has to be moved four times a day under a master's total control. They International carried out with the
to ensure that the master and his are not allowed to make any local organisation Timidria. In
family are always shaded from the decisions for themselves, whether it conducting the first national.survey
strong sun. is deciding when to eat and sleep or of this abuse, over 11,000 people
On 28 ]une 2004, she escaped, whom they marry. (2) ...... The were interviewed, most of whom
walking 30 kilometres to freedom. children of slaves are removed from were identified as slaves. The
"We were never paid, I was only given their mothers when they are as research establishes that at least
one tenth of the camel milk and young as two years old, and are given 43,000 people are in slavery across
the country.
leftovers. I have never known to other masters.
happiness until this month of Despite its prevalence, the true Slavery is illegal in Niger, and
freedom. (1) ...... Now that I am scale of slavery in Niger only became officially it is claimed that there
free, I can live as I please." clear last year, following joint are no slaves.

POLICE POWERS EXTENDED N YOB CRACKDOWN

Matthew Tempest and agencies, The Guardian, UK government's crackdown on them shut for up to six months. The
he police were given new powers antisocial behaviour. But the children introduction of controversia! new
T to break up groups of two or
more teenagers, as part of the
will nót need to have committed any
offence to be moved on by officers, if
police powers allows the police to
disperse groups of people who have
the area has been designated an anti- gathered in an area designated an anti-
social 'hotspot' by the local council. social hotspot by the local council. In
The Home Secretary launched the fact, the measure narrows the number
powers at a press conference in west who may be dispersed from 20, under
London, as the first powers under the the 1986 Public Order Act, to two.
Anti-Social Behaviour Act. (3) .... . . This aspect of the Act was
At first this will allow them to stop objected to by children's charities
cyclists riding on the pavement, and sorne lawyers, who said it would
although later both security guards victimise youngsters who had
and the new community support committed no crime. (4) ...... The
officers will get further powers under host of new powers were designed to
the same act. target yobs, nuisance neighbours,
Less controversially, police officers vandals and drug dealers who make
will be able to clase down crack life a misery for law-abiding residents
Will ASBOs help control yobbish behaviour? houses within 48 hours, and keep Copyright Guardian Newspapers Limited 2004
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• 4 liSTEN \f!j 5 TEAMWORK

Work in groups of three.
People in your country have
found a new way of choosing
politicians. Read the
Teamwork Scenario for
Unit 10. Share your ideas
with the class and make
tickets for a lottery of the
people you have chosen. Who
will be your country's leader?

6 CONTROVERSY
Work in groups of four. Prepare a discussion with another
group. Use expressions from Language Bank 10.
It is now legal in the Netherlands and Belgium for very
ill patients to seek euthanasia under very strict conditions.
Should people have the right to choose when they die?
Your government has set up a committee to investigate the
A Look at the photos and answer: possibility of legalising euthanasia.
1 What is the worst thing you've heard about a
GroupA
teenager doing?
You are a group of concerned citizens. You do not want
2 What kind of punishment did they receive?
your government to allow euthanasia. Sorne points you
Was this fair?
may wish to mention and questions to ask:
3 How should parents and schools deal with
• Isn't compassionate murder still murder?
troubled teenagers?
• ls it a slippery slope? Will euthanasia be just for sick
4 What rights do teenagers have in these
people? Will it be used wrongly?
situations?
• Won't sorne people use it to commit suicide?
B Listen to the audio and choose the answer (A, B, e) • In many religions taking human life is a sin.
which fits best according to what you hear.
Group B
1 How are students often delivered to the school?
You are a group representing doctors , terminally ill
A Police officers transport students in the night.
patients and their families. You want to convince your
B They are handcuffed in their homes.
government to allow euthanasia. Sorne points you may
e They fly out of Miami.
wish to mention and questions to ask:
2 How much did this cost?
• lsn't it more humane to allow someone to die if they are
A $14,000 per year
in a lot of pain?
B $40,000 per course
• It' s a last resort for very ill patients.
e $40,000 per year
• Euthanasia should only be used when a person agrees.
3 Why were sorne students sent there?
A Smoking marijuana • Don't most religions believe in compassion for others?
B Drinking alcohol
e Fighting with their parents 1 PORTFOliO WRITING
C At the end, decide how David and Peter will respond A Write a report (220-260 words) for your government
to Mary's question. on the rights of women. Explain any differences
D You decide: What do you think it would be like to be between men's and women's rights and how this has
in Tranquillity Bay? Should any teenagers be sent changed over the years.
there? Does behaviour modification work? Do you B Imagine you have been sent to a behaviour
think parents have or should have the right modification camp. Write a letter or email (180-220
to send their child there? words) toa friend about your experience.
 a sav:J

8 1m) in Eng/ish
A Work in pairs. In Canada there is an English-speaking majority and a French-speaking minority, but
in the Canadian province of Quebec there is a majority of French speakers. One student makes a
formal presentation from the point of view of a French speaker from Quebec talking about minority
language rights in Canada. The other student talks about how an English speaker living in Quebec
views minority language rights in Canada.
B After the presentation, your partner ch allenges your point of view with questions. Discuss whether
minority languages should be given equal status with majority languages.

Canada is officially bilingual (English and French).

+ English speakers 59.3%, French speakers 23.1%,
other languages 17.6%
+ All federal agencies must provide services in English and
French. All the provinces are officially English-speaking
except Quebec (officially French-speaking) and New
Brunswick (officially bilingual). Bilingual services vary
greatly between local and provincial governments.
Quebec
Quebec is officially French speaking.
+ French speakers 82%, English speakers 8%, other
languages 10%
+ Relations between Quebec and the rest of Canada have
been difficult since the 1960s, as sorne people want
Quebec to be independent from Canada.
+ In a 1995 referendum 50.6% of Quebeckers voted in
favour of staying in Canada.
language laws
+ 1969: Canada becomes officially bilingual.
+ 1977: Quebec passes the Charter of the French
Language, banning English commercial signs on the
outside of buildings and limiting children's attendance
at English schools. The ban is rejected by Canada's
Supreme Court (1988).
+ 1982: Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms makes
bilingualism part of Canada's constitution.
+ 1993: Quebec allows English signs on the outside of
buildings, if the lettering is half the size of the French.

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and Language
Bank 10 to develop and justify your ideas and arguments.
A Which of these should be guaranteed as individual B Do political power, wealth and social status affect
rights: abortion, alcohol use, drug use, individual rights? If so, how?
employment, freedom of religion, gun ownership, C After school shootings, many US schools use metal
having children, healthcare, marriage, pension, detectors, security guards and drug testing. Do you think
sexuality~ welfare? these measures improve security and students' lives?

10 Your answer: CAN'T WE JUST DO WHAT WE WANTil

Should everyone have complete freedom? Where are the limits? Who should set these limits?
 i Unit~11
··,
Subject: International events
Function: Evaluating different viewpoints
Language: Tentative expressions

The BIB question: Wlll WE EVER HAVE PEACE;t

K}\Nl

Lawyer and human rights activist Shirin

Ebadin (lran) for defending the rights
The lnternational Atomic Energy Agency,
of women and children in lran
Ecologist Wangari Maathai headed by Mohamed El Baradei (Egypt), is
(Kenya) for her work on reversing the UN agency working to ensure nuclear
African deforestation energy is not used for military purposes. The chief distinction of a diploma! ]
is that he can say no in such a way '
Compare each of these people's contribution to world peace. that it sounds like yes.
Lester B. Pearson
Who do you think does the most important work and why?

1 WORDPOWER 2 READING
A Give the adjectives, then match the collocations. A Who supports or opposes President Chavez? Give
1 nature natural a envoy reasons why. .
2 diplomacy b uprising Example: Many Brazilians would support him because
3 population e disaster he has helped the samba parades.
4 terror d corruption B Who are the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo? What
5 region e pro test are their political 1 social beliefs?
6 finance f crisis e 1 Do you think the US might invade a Latin
7 politics g conflict American country (again)? Why 1 Why not?
8 peace h attack 2 What can people do for reconciliation after
violence or war?
B 1 What news stories wotild these collocations
appear in? Give examples. 3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
2 Choose three collocations in A and write three A What have been the important world events of
dialogues about them (50-100 words) between the last year? Do you think the world got better
an optimist anda pessimist. Use two or more or worse?
expressions from Language Banlí 11 in each B Should the UN be involved in peace-making?
dialogue. Why 1 Why not?
e 1 Is it possible to be a strong leader and a pacifist? e Do you think citizens' protests in the streets can
Why? 1 Why not? change governments and resolve conflicts?
2 Think of a recent conflict. What attempts to D Make two lists of government actions you think
resolve it have there been? make a government good or bad. What makes it act
this way? Who benefits from these actions?
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES.

11 CI!I
 l. r. 4 io 41

CHÁVEZ, SEEKING FOREIGN ALLIES, SPENDS BILLIONS

Juan Forero, New York Times, USA Mr. Chávez frequently derides Mr. Mr. Chávez celebrares the spending as
Bush and his top aides. (...) He has revolutionary largesse, intended to
resident Hugo Chávez is spending called Mr. Bush a 'donkey', a further his dream of unifying Latin
Pbillions of dollars of his country's 'drunkard' anda 'coward', daring him America in a way Simón Bolívar could
oil windfall on pet projects abroad, to invade the country. only dream of.
aimed at setting up his leftist But with the biggest oil reserves With the price of Venezuelan crude
government as a political outside the Middle East, Mr. Chávez rising fivefold since Mr. Chávez was
counterpoint to the conservative is more than an irritant. He is fast first elected in 1998, the spending has
Bush administration in the region. rising as the next Fidel Castro, a hero not hurt international reserves or
With Venezuela's oil revenues rising to the masses who is intent on Venezuela's credit worthiness. Oil
32 percent last year, Mr. Chávez has opposing every move the United analysts say the sustainability of that
been subsidizing samba parades in States makes, but with an important situation depends on the flow of
Brazil, eye surgery for poor Mexicans advantage. revenues, the price of oil and the
and even heating fuel for poor "He's managed todo what Fidel amount of crude Venezuela's oil
families from Maine to the Bronx to Castro never could," said Stephen industry is able to produce. (...)
Philadelphia. By sorne estimares, the Johnson, a scholar at the conservative While the president enjoys the support
spending now surpasses the nearly Heritage Foundation. "Castro never of a majority of Venezuelans, polls by
$2 billion Washington allocates had an independent source of Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research,
annually to pay for development income the way Chávez does. Chávez a Washington polling company that
programs and the drug war in is fllling a void that Castro left for ·has worked for Venezuela's
western South America. him, leading nonaligned nations." (... ) opposition movement, show that
The new spending has given more Antonio Ledezma, an opposition fewer than 30 percent ofVenezuelans
power to a Jeader who has been leader and one of the president's believe the country should spend its
provocatively building a bulwark more determined foes , said the oil revenue abroad ( ...) .
against what he has called American policy's aim was to build 'a political Copyright ©2006 by The New York Times Co.
imperialistic aims in Latin America. platform with an international reach'. Reprinted with permission.

HOPE ENDS 29-YEAR MARCH OF MOTHERS OF THE PLAZA DE MAYO

Regina M. Anavy, San Francisco Chronicle, USA victims of harassment. Three of the
founding members eventually
One month ago, a historie event took 'disappeared' too.
place in Buenos Aires when the So why was last month's majar
Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo staged demonstration their last? One of the
their 1,500th, and last, mothers, Hebe de Bonafini, in an
demonstration. interview with La Nacion, put it this
The Mothers began their protests way: "We no longer have an enemy in
during the Dirty War in Argentina, the Pink House. This government has
waged from 1976 to 1983, when the good intentions. Kirchner is a friend
military government abducted, of the family. "
tortured and killed left-wing militants, She was referring to Nestor
stole babies born to pregnant Kirchner, a Peronist with leftist
prisoners, and obliterated any leanings, who became president of
records that would help the families Argentina in 2003. Shortly after taking
find the bodies or reclaim their the pyramid in the center. They office, Kirchner suspended the laws
grandchildren. During this period, ídentified themselves by wearing of immunity for former military
the word 'disappeared' entered the white head scarves, symbolizing the leaders and announced that he would
lexicon. It referred to the kidnapped diapers of their children . Their not oppose extradition for those who
people who were never heard from nonviolent witness gained them had escaped justice by fleeing the
again. prestige abroad and earned them country. The Mothers say about
On April30, 1977, fourteen international awards. They became an 30,000 disappearances remain
women went to the Plaza de Mayo, inspiration for others who suffered unresolved. The military claims 9,000.
across from the Pink House, the similar situations under repressive A government commission has put
presidential palace, walking around governments. They also became the number closer to 11,000.
 6 CONTROVERSY
Work in groups of four. Prepare a debate against another
group. Use expressions from Language Bank 11.
The United States and the European Union seem to be
at odds on many subjects (such as trade, farming, Iraq,
A Look at the photos and answer: terrorism). A debate is being arranged between políticians
1 What kind of natural disasters can occur? from the US and the EU. The opinions from both sides
2 Have any of these happened in your country? range from seeing the EU and the US as
3 Are people prepared for disasters in your strong rivals to wanting more cooperation.
country?
GroupA
4 What do you know about Haiti?
You are pessimists who think the EU and US will
B Before you listen, decide which of these will be eventually become bitter rivals. Sorne points you may wish
mentioned as possible problems in Haiti: to mention:
• Disease • No more common enemy (Communist countries, such
• Forest fires as the Soviet Union) to unite them
• Poverty • US is increasingly religious; EU, increasingly secular
• Drought • Many Europeans against the war in Iraq (and resolving
Check your answers after listening. conflict by force)
• EU supports environment initiatives like the Kyoto
C Listen to the audio clip and complete these sentences Protocol; US against
(maximum three words): • Most EU countries promote social equality and welfare;
1 Weather satellites measured the rainfall in the US prefers free-market capitalism.
mountains to be .... .. .... in one day.
2 US AID reports that ......... million trees are cut Group B
down every year. You are optimists who think the EU and US will become
3 Different countries have offered to export ......... closer allies. Sorne points you may wish to mention:
to Haiti for future housing and heating. • Shared history
• Democratic traditions
D You decide: Who or what is to blame for the deaths in • Close economic ties
Haiti? What role has armed conflict had on Haiti and • Cooperation in many areas (for example: security,
other developing countries in times of crisis? Do you environmental protection, peace-keeping missions)
think things will get better in Haiti? What can • US and Britain share a language
individuals and different countries do to help Haiti's • Both face economic and political competition from
problems? China and India.

5 TEAMWORK 1 PORTFOUO WRITING

Work in groups of three. Imagine you are members of A Write a press release (180-220 words) for the last
the newly-formed World Peace Institute. Read the demonstration by the Mothers of the Playa de Mayo.
Teamwork Scenario and come up with sorne ideas B Choose an international event from the past year and
about resolving conflicts. The class decides which are the write an article (220-260 words) for a local youth
two best ideas for conflict resolution. newspaper about it.
B l1 1¡1:1 M:1 in Englisll
A Work in pairs. You each give a formal presentation about how drama can make people think
about about war and its effects. The first student talks about the origins of anti-war drama
in Western theatre. The second student presents anti-war theatre after 19 50. Sf.R\11('10
DE OO<TMENT,\CIÓN
8 After the presentations, improvise a mini-scen ario for a play to oppose war and promote
peace. You can use songs.

Origins of Anti-War Drama

GREEK DRAMA AGAINST WORLD WAR 1

The Trojan Women- Euripides (415 BC) About the journey's End - R C Sheriff (UK,1929)
defeat of Troy and enslavement of its women by Athens. About life and death among
Lysistrata- Aristophanes (410 BC) Comedy about Greek British soldiers in the trenches.
women who withhold sex from their husbands to stop
them fighting in a war.
AGAINST WORLD WAR 11
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616) Al/ My Sons- Arthur Miller (US, 1945)
Experts disagree whether Shakespeare was pro- or anti- About a family who discover their
war. He often glorifies war, but also shows war's many father was a secret war-time profiteer.
unpleasant aspects. Plays often performed as anti-war
pieces: Henry V, Troilus and Cressida, and Coriolanus.

Post-1950 Anti-War Theatre

AGAINST THE WAR IN VIETNAM
US (US, 1966): Play critica! of US involvement in Vietnam, instrumental
in keeping Britain out of the Vietnam War.
Hair (US, 1968): Broadway musical about the hippie (anti-war) generation.
Street theatre: Various groups. lt has since become a major part of
anti-war demonstrations.

AGAINST THE WAR IN IRAQ

The Madness of George Dubya (UK, 2003): When a US general decides
to drop nuclear bombs on the Middle East, President Bush and Prime "The [Vietnam] drah is white people
Minister Blair struggle to recall the planes. sending black people lo make war
Veronique of the Mounties (USA, 2003): San Francisco Mime Troupe on yellow people lo defend the
play about a US presidential candidate going to war with Canada land they slole from red people."
to win the election. From the stage show Hair
Lysistrata Project- (US, 2003): 1,029 readings of the Greek play across the US.

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the phrases from this unit and Language 8anli: 11,
taking turns to develop and justify your ideas and arguments.
A What conflicts has your country been involved in C How has technology changed the nature of war
since 1940? How have these conflicts changed and the search for peace? Give examples.
your country? D What are 'rogue states'? What threat do they pose?
8 How are civilians and nature affected by war? Should anything be done about them?

10 Your answer: Wlll WE EVER HAVE PEACEil

Will we ever have universal peace? Do yo u think people really care?
 Subject: Using the internet
Functlon: Uncountable nouns
Language: Deducing

The B/6 question: ARE WE All ONLINE NOW;»

~N't
• C_ost of compu_ter ¡
Give aman a fish and you teed him
v1ruses to busmesses tora day. Teach him to use the Net
in 2003: fSS billion and he won't bother you for weeks.
L Anonymous

Can anyone learn to use the internet?

Do you need to speak English to surf the net?

1 WORDPOWER 2 READING
A 1 Have you used the internet for any of these? A Read the first article. Which statement(s) refer to
• Downloading music, videos or software Lim Yo-Hwan?
• Looking up information with a search engine 1 He's a keen basketball player.
• Talking to people in a chat room 2 He practises 1 O hours every night.
• Sending emails 3 He is sponsored by Samsung Electronics.
• Buying something online 4 He is up to eight times faster than a
• Accessing your bank account casual player.
• Using internet phones or webcams B Explain how each person feels about the other
2 Use the Language Bank 12 uncountable nouns person 1 thing.
or other uncountables to describe how the 1 Andy • Katrina
internet has changed the world. 2 Katrina · • Andy
Example: I think there is much more information 3 Katrina's grandmother • Andy
available for people. 4 Katrina's grandmother • Venus
3 What language do you use to surf the net? e 1 Do you see video games as a career option?
B Make a deduction about these statements using 2 What would be difficult to understand about
Katrina and Andy's relationship?
Language Bank 12.
1 Hackers have shut down the website again.
2 We googled him and found over 300 pages about
3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
A Why do people use the internet? What do you like or
his life.
dislike about it?
3 A broadband connection is much faster when B Should we be worried that a lot of people don't have
you are surfing the internet. access to the internet or computers?
e l How have emails, chat rooms and texting e Do you play any video games? What do you like about
changed the way people communicate? them? Is it better to play against a person or
2 What is netiquette? a computer?
D Why is internet dating becoming so popular? Where
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES.
else do people go to meet someone?
 ~ON'T T6LL TH-6 KA~S: COM'PUT6R. <::;AM6S CAN MAK-6 DU R.ICtt
Mei Fong, The Wall Street Joumal, USA $300,000 from player fees and
commercials. Another top earner,
At age 24, Lim Yo-Hwan Hung Jin-Ho, whose fingers are
fiplays computer games all insured for $60,000, recently signed a
day, makes a six-figure income three-year deal with telecom
doing it and has thousands of provider KTF Co. that will pay him
adoring fans. Computer games $480,000 altogether.
have become a spectator sport Computer games began taking off
here, and Mr. Lim is a star. In a in Korea five years ago when the
packed Seoul television studio government rolled out a nationwide
recently, Mr. Lim stood combat- high-speed internet system. lnstead
ready in a military-style white of buying expensive consoles or
tunic with epaulettes, his spiky handheld games, which weren't
hairdo set off by shiny silver widely available here then, teens
headphones. began facing off on the internet.
Tapping frantically at a Companies ranging from Samsung
keyboard, Mr. Lim built a virtual Electronics to Coca-Cola Co.
empire and launched a daring started sponsoring tournaments.
attack on enemy forces in an Like most serious gamers,
imaginary electronic galaxy - and Mr. Lim plays through much of
was defeated - all within five the night and sleeps most of
minutes. Broadcast on cable 1Y, his To be a winner Lim Yo-Hwan the day. He used to play basketball
moves were also displayed on trains 1O hours a doy. but stopped about two years ago
screen before 300 fans in the studio, for fear of hurting his fingers,
who cheered, cried and smacked pros to earn a living and maybe even which have to move fast to win
noisemakers to show support. get rich. Three Korean cable TV tournaments. A measure programers
As electronic games attract big- channels broadcast matches 24 hours use to gauge ability is APM, or actions
dollar deals with sports leagues, a day. Live matches take place every per minute. APM is the average
Hollywood and advertisers, more week here in Seoul, and draw as many number of maneuvers a player can
gamers are starting to face off in customers as movies. This gaming execute in 60 seconds. Most casual
professional venues. The payoffs are mecca is even drawing young men players have an APM of between 50
particularly rich here in Korea, where from all over the world, who are lured and 70. Mr. Lim has been known to
there's enough commercial and by prospects of fame and fortune. hit 400 APM at sorne games, or 6.66
cultural support for a community of Last year, Mr. Lim made about moves per second.

A r6W 6MAILS AN~ SH-6 K.N6W H-6 WAS n-t6 ON6

Dee O'Connell, The Observer, UK sent her a story he'd written, she lost Katrina remembers thinking, "It's
her heart completely and arranged to getting late. Why is he still here?"
atrina, 26, was just about to give meet him. Andy, of course, was still there
K up on internet dating when
Venus interven:ed. Venus is the
Cockfosters tube station in north
London isn't the most obvious place
because he had fallen for her, too.
They haven't told Katrina's
matchmaking program on for love to blossom, but Andy, 31, Cypriot grandmother how they met
match.com, the website she started had to come down from Nottingham because she wouldn't understand,
using after her last relationship broke to meet her and it was the nearest but everyone else has been very
u p. On the very day Katrina thought, landmark they could think of to the positive about it. Andy proposed
"This is silly. I'm not doing this any MSO. He brought flowers, which during a weekend in Vienna, after
more," Venus. sent her Andy's profile Katrina thought was a very good start hiding the ring in a pair of shoes -
and suggested she take a look. and, contrary to what her mother the only place Katrina wouldn't look.
After a few emails, she realised her thought of his photo, he didn't loo k Katrina says, "We nearly didn't find
search was over. "1 knew he could be like a convict. Lunch led to a walk in each other. But once we did, the site
the one. He made me laugh and 1 the park, which was followed by became redundan t."
could see a sensitive side." When he coffee before they went to the pub. Copyright Observer 1Dee O'Connell 2002
 ~

Unit12

Clicll 1

r:J 4 WATCH ANO liSTEN 5 TEAMWORK

Work in pairs. See the Teamwork Scenario. You are
website designers creating a website. Share your
ideas with the class. The class can vote on the two
websites they think would be the most interesting and
the most popular.

6 CONTROVERSY
Work in groups of four. Prepare a debate with another
group. Use expressions from Language Bank 12.
Gambling has become a major internet business
with people betting on everything from horseracing to
card garues like poker. As problems increase, people are
calling for an end to online gambling.

Group A: You are a group representing the gambling

A Look at the photographs and answer: industry. Here are sorne questions you could ask: .
1 Is the internet Anglocentric? • No one is forced to gamble. Isn't it an individual
2 Can you find everything you need on the net choice?
in your language? • Doesn't gambling provide a lot of jobs?
3 Which foreign language websites do you like? • Can't most online gambling sites be filtered out
Why? with parental control software?
4 Do online translation programmes help when you • Shouldn't companies be allowed to operate anywhere
are surfing the Net? they want?
Group B: You are against the gambling industry. Here
B Before you watch, decide what will be said about: are sorne questions you could ask:
• Non-English speakers and the internet • Isn't gambling a dangerous addiction like alcoholism?
• Chinese feelings about using Chinese characters • Is online gambling made even more addictive when it
• Problems with using Chinese characters is presented like a video game?
• The future of the Chinese language online • Is it really possible to make sure that no one who is
Check your answers after listening. under-age can place bets in online casinos?
C Watch the video clip. When it pauses, try to answer • Doesn't the government lose a lot of tax income
Paul Twomey's question. when these companies operate from tax-havens ?
D Watch the video clip and answer the questions.
1 How is Kuala Lumpur like the internet? 1 PORTFOliO WRITING
2 How many variations of Chinese characters
A Imagine a friend has decided to join an internet
are there?
dating service. Help your friend write a personal
3 Why might using Chinese characters be a problem
profile (220-250 words) for the net. Include a
for business?
description of the ideal match.
4 How many broadband users are there worldwide?
B Write an article (220-250 words) for an
E You decide: Should we use more than one kind of script e-magazine with predictions for the future of the
for email and web addresses? Will there be more than internet. How do you think it will develop?
one internet in the future?
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A Work in pairs. You are computer consultants. Give a B After the presentations, ask questions and discuss
formal presentation about either hacking or viruses. how secure the internet is. Can hackers or viruses
ever be stopped completely?

Hacking techniques
• Guessing / Hacking into passwords to access a computer network.
• Social engineering: Pretending to be someone else to obtain
sensitive information, such as bank details.
• Dumpster diving: Looking through rubbish for old computer disks
and documents.
Famous hackers
1982: lan Murphy changed telephone company computer clocks
to get cheap telephone calls.
1995: Kevin Mitnick stole 20,000 credit card numbers. After four
years in prison, Mitnick became a computer-security consultant.
Viruses or malicious codes
• Macro virus: Found in applications like MS Word and Excel;
spreads by opening a computer file.
• Worm: (reates copies of itself, uses email to spread.
• Trojan horse: Disguised as another programme, like a game
download. lt can let a hacker into your computer.
• Spyware: Nota virus, but sends information about you to another
user. lt can slow down and crash your computer.
Famous viruses
• MyDoom: Highest rote of replication ever linfected one in 12
emails worldwide).
• Big-F: Sent huge numbers of emails, shutting down mail servers.
• Bugbear-D: Recorded keystrokes like passwords or credit card
numbers; later accessed by the virus writer.

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and Language Bank 12,
taking turns to develop and justify your ideas and arguments.
A What are your favourite websites? What do you like C New mobile phones are becoming more like computers,
about them? with internet access and other features. What are the
B Is the internet a safe or dangerous place? How can advantages and disadvantages of this?
parents protect children and teenagers using the D Government and corporate websites have been hacked
internet? What are the advantages and into for política! reasons. What could happen if
disadvantages of anonymity online? important sites are accessed illegally?

10 Your answer: ARE WE All ONLINE NOW;J

Can the world function without the internet any more? Could people manage
without emails? Will the internet be even more important in future?
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1 WORDPOWER 2 READING
A Complete the newspaper headlines with the correct A Sean through Italy Trails in Press Freedom to find
preposition. out what Silvio Berlusconi owns.
about for from B Compare and contrast the situation for an editor
at with of in for a TV news programme on a channel owned
by Berlusconi and the editor of the paper in Chile.
1 Arrested ....... stealing police car
Which editor has more freedom to choose news
2 Pensioner bought shares ....... risky de al ....... items?
best friend e 1 What do you think Silvio Berlusconi's views of
3 What's wrong ....... the Prime Minister? the media are?
4 Cost of living too expensive? Tired ....... being 2 Who should choose news stories: journalists
poor? and editors or the public? What advantages or
S Politicians sensitive ....... electoral fraud disadvantages would there be?
6 Do m en do their fair share ....... home?
3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
B 1 Make these headlines more sensational using
colloquialisms from Language Banl,; 13 A Where do you get your news from? Why does
to replace the underlined words. knowing about current events matter?
2 What could you imply about the content of B What do you like and dislike about television? What
each story? Use Language Banl,; 13 to help are your favourite TV programmes and channels?
you answer. e What would it like to be a journalist or a foreign
e 1 Are human interest stories real news? correspondent? Would you like either of these jobs?
2 Besides news, what does the media offer us? D Why is the media an important part of democracy?
3 Is all news biased? Why would politicians want to influence the media?

SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACfiVITIES.

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ITALY TRAILS IN PRESS FREEDOM

Roberto Spiezio, Oh My News press is constitutionally guaranteed. Add the total control of his
However, media freedom remains channels' broadcasts, especially the
nvited to give a speech at the U.N. constrained by the continued show-like 'news' program TG4, and
1 General Assembly in 2003, former
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi
concentration of media power in the
hands of Prime Minister Silvio
you'll get an idea of how extended
his control is over public opinion.
spoke in front of very few people. His media empire is not only
TG1, the main Italian public TV televisual. Through Fininvest,
journal, edited the TV camera a holding company controlled
angles so that the assembly by Berlusconi's family, he also
looked crowded, with people controls a large share of the
enthusiastically applauding the publishing and newspaper
prime minister. In the relative market, with Mondadori,
silence of other TV journals, only Italy's largest book and
a satírica! evening show would magazine publishing group,
find out the truth - the ovations and JI Giornale, a leading
were for the U.N. Secretary national newspaper, just to
General Kofi Annan's speech, and name a few.
TG1's editing distorted the facts. Sorne commentators
This problem hasn't passed by believe the center-left
unnoticed. Freedom Ho).lse has coalition led by Romano
released a report about the Prodi managed to win recent
Silvio Berlusconi
freedom of the press in the world. It elections by a razor's edge thanks to
emerges that out of the 194 countries media holdings and political power Italian voters abroad who, because
subjected to the research, 54 are over the state television networks, of better media diversity in their
'partly free,' (40 percent of world controls 90 percent of the country's respective countries of residence,
population), 73 'free' (17 percent), broadcast media." could get a more complete and
and 67 are 'not free' (43 percent). For Berlusconi owns Mediaset, the truthful picture of the Italian social
the third year in a row, Italy has been main prívate TV company in Italy, and and political situation and therefore
placed among the 'partly free' as prime minister he has de facto voted for the 'right' side.
countries. controlled the national public Rai TV Now, many electors are waiting
Freedom House, points the finger network by installing several people for things to change. We'll see if the
at the anomalous concentration of who are loyal to him both as chief new government will be able to
the mass media in the hands of one editors of the broadcasts and in the satisfy these high and legitimate
person: "Freedom of speech and the management committee. expectations.

PAY-PER-CLICK JOURNALISM
Techdirt.com print edition. In other words, the journalists. They constantly monitor
website acts as market research for stories to see who gets the most
s the news rooms continue to try what stories people want to read in
A to adjust toa world in which the
internet exists (yeah, it's taking them
their newspapers ... and apparently,
clicks - and the publisher is going to
offer salaries based on how many
the paper is doing quite well because clicks they get. In other words, it's
quite a while to come to terms with of the change. pay-per-click journalism, which (of
this), there's an interesting While sorne decry the lowest course) is going to promote more
experiment happening down in common denominator of journalism sensationalistic stories. It also makes
Chile. The publisher of the paper set this brings out, the publisher claims you wonder how long it will take
up a system where everyone in the he's just showing people what they before we get stories of journalistic
news room gets real time stats about want, rather than trying to lecture click fraud, where a journalist hires
what stories readers on the them about what they should be one of these click fraud services to
newspapers' website are clicking on, reading about. What's even more repeatedly click on his or her articles,
and those clicks drive what news interesting, however, is how it just to make them seem more
stories will appear in the next day's appears to be impacting the 'popular'.
 Unit13

What's

4 WATCH ANO LISTEN \@

5 TEAMWORK
Works in groups of three. Read the Teamwork Scenario.
When you have come up with your stories, discuss: Should
newspapers be used to report fiction? Does this change
your view of newspapers?

6 CONTROVERSY
Work in groups of four. Prepare a debate with another
A Look at the photos of 9/11 in New York and answer:
group. Use expressions from Language Bank 13.
1 How would you expect a news interviewer to
Government intelligence agencies have at times
treat a person who had just lost relatives or
recruited journalists as spies. Although repeatedly asked
friends in a terrible disaster?
by journalist organisations to stop this, sorne agencies
2 How would you expect a news interviewer to
refuse.
treat an interviewee with political views that
he 1 she did not agree with? GroupA
You are from an intelligence agency. Sorne points you may
B Watch the video clip from Outfoxed, a documentary
wish to use:
film about Fox News, a 24-hour US TV news channel.
• Journalists can get into places that most others cannot.
and read our review of it:
• National security is the most important issue; not all
TV REVIEW stories should be told.
Ouifoxed - do you agree?
• It is sometimes in a country's interest to change
We found the documentary extract very dramatic
the news.
television. The body language of the participants was
• The government should be able to ask all of its citizens
sometimes even more significant than the actual
for help.
dialogue. Jeremy Glick kept his hands clasped tightly
together while Bill O'Reilly used his hands to point Group B
and gesticulate. We don't think that O'Reilly was You are journalists. Sorne points you may wish to use:
really interested in what Glick had to say, and he was • Journalists' lives are put in danger.
more concerned to communicate to his viewers that • Journalistic integrity is the most important issue; all
Glick's view was unpatriotic. Glick kept his cool important stories should be told.
under pressure from a professional broadcaster. • Politicians should not use the press for their own aims.
Fox News' slogan is 'Fair and balanced'. In this case • Good-quality journalism requires a lack of bias, even
we don't agree. when writing about your own country.

1 Do you think we have criticised Fox News fairly ? 1 PORTFOLIO WRITING

2 If not, what was your understanding of what was A Write an email (180-220 words) to the editor of the
being said and what was happening in the clip? newspaper in Chile giving your views about pay-per-
3 Do you think the documentary presented the click journalism.
evidence fairly? B Choose an article from a magazine or newspaper.
4 If not, explain why. Write 220-250 words about why you thought the
C You decide: Do you think that news is generally article was good or bad.
reported with or without bias? Give sorne examples.
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A When people argue about a lack of media freedom, they often refer to novels about future
dystopias, where life is rigidly controlled. Work in pairs. Each student gives a formal presentation
on one of these novels. Try to give examples of how the writer's predictions have become real.
After each presentation, the other student asks the presenter a question.
B Discuss how a free press could change the way people see these societies.
1/ VIN'TAQE f\ITURi CU.SSK:S EOfTtON WI'Tli RIEAOING GUIOl ....----.

Braul! Nt!w Wur/J (1932) by Aldous Huxley

Dystopia: In a single world state people are placed in a caste-system culture - from the smart leader
Alphas down to the low intelligence worker Epsilons. Babies are mass-produced, and children
programmed to be happy with life. There is no war, poverty, disease or pain, and people are kept happy
by mindless entertainment, sports, sex and drugs. There is very little resistance.
Main characters and plot: Bernard Marx is an Alpha man, who is discontented. He takes a friend Lenina
ALDOUS HUXLEY
•
toa special wild reserve where life is not like the technological world in London. They meet John, son BRAVE NEW WORLD
of a lost Beta woman. John fa lis in love with Lenina and comes to London. Disturbed by this new
society and Lenina's rejection, John commits suicide. Marx is exiled.
Ideas from the novel used as criticism in the media:
'Y No public awareness: People are programmed so they don't ca re about the truth.
'Y Disinformation: Only a few leaders ever k[low the whole truth.
Ignore history: History is wrong and_should not be taught.

Fahrl!nhl!if 45/ (1953) by Ray Bradbury

Dystopia: In a futuristic USA, books are banned because special interest groups resented what
was in books, and less literate people resented not knowing much. Strong desire to make
everyone in society the same, and technology is used to do this. TVand radio are the only
media allowed. Secret resistance by sorne booklovers.
Main characters and plot: Guy Montag is a fireman whose job is to burn books. Ayoung girl,
Clarisse, shows him how empty his life is. After Guy decides to fight the system, his wife
Mildred tells the police. Chased by fi remen and a giant robot dog, he joins the resistance.
Ideas from the novel used as criticism in the media:
'Y Book censorship: Banning one book leads to more bans (slippery slope argument).
'Y Against political correctness (Pe): Blocking non-PC ideas is a form of censorship.
'Y Television better than literature: 'Dumbing down' of culture.

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and La nguage Bank 13 to
develop and justify your argument.
A Could you live withou t the news? D A New York Times journalist, Jayeson Blair, lost his
B How has technology changed the way we get news job for making up stories. Why would a journalist
and information? What are the media of the future? want to create fake stories? Do you think other
C Do you think today's news focuses too much on journalists may have done the same?
entertainment and gossip?

10 Your answer: DO YOU TRUST THE MEDIA;i

Should we believe what we are told? By everyone? Should we believe what the media
tells us? How does the media earn our trust?
 Subject: Role models
Functíon: Softening expressions
Language: Idiomatic expressions

The BIIJ question: DO WE NEED SOMEONE TO LOOK UP TO;»

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an individual and no man idolised Pink
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Britney
What is the point of 5pears
having role models?
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Kofí Annon
2 READING
1 WORDPOWER A Four sentences have been removed from the articles
A Which of these adjectives would you use to describe on the opposite page. Choose from the sentences
a role model? Can you find other adjectives? (A)-(E) the one which fits each gap (1)-(4). There is
• intelligent • generous one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
• courageou s • attractive B 1 Do the three Belfast teenagers share the same
• compassionate • caring ideas about role models? Explain your answer.
• self-confident • determined 2 What is ironic about Christopher Reeve's
• talented • athletic famous film role and what happened in reallife?
e 1 Do pop stars expect and want to be role models?
B 1 Why are the people in the photos in Viewpoint 2 Compare Eminem and Christopher Reeve
role models? Por whom? Use the softening as role models for young people.
expressions from Language Bank 14 to
help you answer. 3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
2 What kind of values do they suggest? A Who are your role models? How much do you really
e 1 Do we use the word 'hero' too easily now? know about them?
What is a heroic act? B Who are better role models: parents or pop stars?
2 How important are role models in child Have yo u modelled yourself on your parents?
development? e What kind of messages do your favourite music
3 Is it the job of teachers to be mentors who guide stars send in their music and actions?
and advise their students? D Why are anti-establishment role models so popular?
E Is there is a lack of positive role models for sorne
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES.
groups?
(A) "He is the Superman of music anda role model for all young people."
(B) "He has been our champion."
(C) He has something to soy and he doesn't care who gets annoyed.
(D) But what do young people here think about him ana other contemporary icons?
(E) "He became a real-life Superman."

1
Eminem - Is He A Poet Or Bigot?
Childreo's Express, Belfast Telegraph, UK hair, skin and push-up bras. They conglomeration of hard rock, heavy
send out an image, which us foolish metal and punk music. I don't think
oul-mouthed pop star Eminem is guys are attracted young people are looking to Manson
F poet and icon to many of Ulster's to. It also
influences
as a role model but instead are
young people it emerged today. But buying into the anti-establishment
for many others he is a gutter dwelling good-look· image he offers."
bigot that deserves no air play. 15-year-olds to Mairead Duffy; 16, from Belfast,
Various groups are up in arms have breast said: "1 !ove Eminem because his
because they say the music of implants. Jtlusic is right in your face.
the Brit award winner - the ( ) ...... He doesn 't offend me and
biggest selling maJe 1 don't. think he's trying to offend
artist in the world at anyone, he's just saying it
the minute - is anti- how it is." Lisa Skinner,
women and anti-gay. also }6, from Belfast
Eminem - real thinks young people
name Marshall should be more
Mathers- has choosy about who
sparked outrage they decide to
beca use of his non-compromising model themselves
on. "Pop stars don't
quick-fire lyrics. His songs include
have to be role models
a vicious attack on his own mother,
because we have so many other
whom he calls 'a drug-addicted slut'. "Boy bands also háve a large
role models around us, like parents,
(1) ...... And do they want to influence on the guys as well. Deep boyfriends, girlfriends or teachers.
embrace them as role models? down we want to be as attractive to Personally, I think parents are the best
Drew Mikhael, 17, from Belfast, the ladies. So out we go and try to role models. They can help you,
believes pop stars should not be role look like 'Mr. Popstar of the month'. comfort you, influence you, look after
models for young people. "Look at Then there's Marilyn Manson, the US you and most of all they will always be
the girl bands today with their perfect performer who provides fans with a there for you, no matter what."

Reeve Was Reai-Life csuperman~

A lthough he will always be the chief executive of Britain's
n remembered for portraying Medica! Research Council said. "Like
Superman, the greatest role of actor many people who suffer sorne terrible
Christopher Reeve's life was as a injury, Christopher Reeve was
champion of sufferers of spinal cord reinvented by that experience and
injuries and an advocate of stem cell brought the kind of energy and
research. enthusiasm that made him successful
Unlike the man of steel, he wasn't as a film star to an entirely different
faster than a speeding bullet, more issue, with huge effect."
powerful than a locomotive and he Reeve, 52, died on October 10,
couldn't leap tall buildings in a single 2004, of heart failure after having
bound. But the courage and treatment for an infected pressure
determination Reeve displayed in wound without realizing his dream of
trying to overcome his paralysis from walking again.
a 1995 horse-riding accident far (4) ...... If you think of spinal
surpassed any of the feats of the injuries you automatically conjure up
comic book hero. a picture of Christopher Reeve," said
(3) .... His heroism, his courage Paul Smith, executive director of ¡he
was extraordinary," Colin Blakemore, Spinal Injuries Association in England.

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 6 CONTROVERSY
Work in groups of four. Prepare a
debate with another group.
Use expressions from
Language Banli: 14. Sorne
people say the fashion
industry creates bad role
models by always showing
pictures of very thin models.
This makes teenagers worry
about not being thin enough, and
sorne may even develop eating
disorders like anorexia nervosa (being
dangerously thin) or bulimia (eating too
much and vomiting afterwards).
Group A: You are writers from
womi:m's and men's fashion
magazines. Here are sorne questions
you could ask:
• Not all models are thin. Don't
sorne also come in larger sizes?
• Can't people be strong and choose
not to buy the magazines or the
clothes?
A Look at the photos and answer: • Why target the fashion industry?
1 Name five superheroes as quickly as you can. Shouldn't this be dealt with by
2 What do they have in common? families and society?
3 Which comic book or cartoon character could you • What about the teenagers in
identify most with? Why? remo te areas with no TV who
have still developed anorexia?
B Before you listen, decide what the experts will say about
these comic book characters as role models: Group B: You are a group of parents and doctors.
• Spider-man Here are sorne questions you could ask:
• Wonder Woman • In a survey of 500 female models 75 per cent were
• Superman underweight and 2 S per cent could be considered
Check your answers after listening. anorexic. Isn't that proof?
• Magazines digitally change images to make models
C Listen to the audio clip. When it pauses, try to guess how look thinner. Is that being responsible?
Dr. Joanne Sykes will answer the presenter's question. • What about the many teenagers with eating
D Listen to the audio clip and answer the questions. disorders who say the media was an influence?
1 When was the golden age of comics? • The average starting age is 16 for anorexia and
2 What family connection did Jim have with the mid-20s for bulimia. What can be done?
world of comics?
3 What values did the early superheroes have? 1 PORTFOLIO WRITING
4 What are the two types of female superheroes?
A Write an application (180-220 words) for a new
E You decide: Are superheroes good role models? Why? 1
school programme to be a mentor to a younger
Why not? Do you think their values reflect society's values?
student. Mention all your positive qualities and
any experience that will help inspire someone.
5 TEAMWORK B Write a satirical article (220-260 words) about
Work in pairs. A group of concerned parents is looking for 'how to be abad role model'. Give examples
role models for teenagers. Read the Teamworli: Scenario. showing how points that are usually 'bad' are
Discuss your role models with the class. 'good' for this role model.
 ·Unit1

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8 1! ii ~ ;!:] iil ¡11 in English

A Work in pairs. Choose Maya Angelou or Jack Kerouac and give B Discuss the authors yo u presented. Are they
a formal presentation about the image of each author. cool? Do they make literature cool?

+ Maya Angelou
1 Know Why The Caged Bird Sings (1970): On the Road (1950): Semi-autobiographical novel,
Autobiographical novel. Abandoned by her parents, based on Kerouac and his friends. Just out of
Maya is raised in Arkansas by her grandmother, prison, Dean Moriarty (based on Neal Cassidy)
who becomes a powerful moral figure for her. meets Sal Paradise (Jack Kerouac), a writer and the
Maya experiences racism many times. novel's narrator, in New York city. Wild and carefree,
On a visit to her mother, her mother's boyfriend Dean is fascinated with Sal's intellectual friends like
rapes her and is later killed by underworld friends the poet, Cario Marx (AIIen Ginsberg). For three
of Maya's family. Maya feels guilty about his death. years, Dean and Sal travel across the US. Dean
She goes to live in San Francisco with her teaches Sal how to be free and to live life to the full.
mother and her mother's new husband, who Sal and his friends introduce Dean to intellectual
becomes a positive father figure. At 15, Maya fights thought. The novel ends with Sal finding a steady
to become the first black street car conductor. At relationship in New York, while Dean travels on.
16, she gets pregnant, hiding it until she graduates Biography: Jean-Louis Lebris de Kerouac
from high school. The book ends with her (1922-1969) was from
.---- - - - confident about Massachusetts. He left
becoming a mother. university to travel and
Biography: Born in St. become a writer;
Louis in 1928, Marguerite eventual/y becoming
Johnson (her real name) the Beat Generation 's
became a poet, historian, most famous writer.
author, dancer, actress, His work has a sense
playwright, civil-rights of urgency and an
activist and English appreciation of
professor. She has al/ things in lite.
written ten books, He wrote 11
and many plays. more books.
Maya Angelou Jack Kerouac

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and
Language Banl.: 14 to develop and justify your ideas and arguments.
A Are role models different for men and women? C Are people in sorne careers more likely to be positive role
Is it acceptable to have a role model from the models? Give examples.
opposite sex? D Do role models change as we get older? Can children
B Can friends be good role models? What life lessons become role models for parents?
and values can we learn from them? E How are role models affected by stereotypes?

10 Your answer: DO WE NEED SOMEONE TO LOOK UP TOil

Why do we want to find other people to model our lives on? Could we not learn
these skills or values on our own?
 Ever heard of Laax Crap? Well neither had we!
After all who names a resort Crap - it' s a sure
way to discourage snowboarders and skiers ali~
Myself and five friends, Bear, Juz, Dan, Tra
and Doz, were currently in Verbier, Switzerland.
We were being plagued by bad conditions. We were not
surprised since Europe is ~ainin~ a reputation for poor winter
This blog by an Australian
and below average snowfall. This year appeared to be no
snowboarder is informal in style
different. lt hadn't snowed for two weeks.
and contains slang expressions.
What do you do when there is no powder to be found?
Simple answer: find a mountain with a good pipe and a rocki
One of the meanings of 'crap'* is
park. But in Switzerland alone there are more resorts than
'something useless, or rubbish'.
there are sheep in New Zealand (well almost), so how do you
find out which mountain has the best the pipe in Switzerland
1 READING Well you go to the local snowboard shop of course. This
A Read through the extract and answer: meant no limits board-riding, Verbier. So we casually strolled
1 Why do the snowboarders decide to travel inside. Of course we are in Switzerland and they speak Frencl
to Laax Crap? here so to the snowboard shop guy we posed the stock
2 What do they think of the mountain? question, "Parlez-vous anglais?" , praying that the answer
3 What difference does the writer would be "Oui." He looked up from what he was doing,
see between Swiss Germans which was what every snowboard shop guy does - read a
and Swiss French ? snowboard mag and look cool. He paused for a moment as il
B 1 What is the appeal of to tease us then quietly said, "Oui, un petit peu." (Yes, a
snowboarding and its lifestyle? little.) We almost cheered.
2 Why do you think these young After about an hour of jibbering, much hand waving and
Australians would travel so much? broken English, he spurted out a name, "Laax Crap". You mu
be joking 1thought, this guy ~ surely pullin~ our le~ . But he
2 IDIOMS was serious. He continued, "Laax Crap, best half pipe in
Suisse." We had no other options but to take his word. We
A Match these meanings with the idioms
underlined in the text:
pulled out our beaten and battered road map and he pointed
1 to recover one's n ormal
to Laax in the far south-east corner of Switzerland, near the
senses 1 state of mind
Austrian border. lt not only had a dodgy name, but the road
2 to become known for something
there looked highly dodgy as well, with many mountain passe
3 to decide to try something
We all agreed that we were willing to ~ this place ª-._gQ.
To the tune of Tonic, Off Spring, Blink 182 and sorne Bon
4 to fool someone
S to form an opinion about
Jovi for good measure, we drove towards Laax Crap.
Before we knew it, we began seeing signs that said
something 1 someone from
its 1 his 1 her appearance
mountain passes closed ahead, along with signs that indicate1
6 to remember something
that to cross over the mountain passes you would have to pu
your car on a train. This sounded like fun and it in fact turne'
B Complete the sentences using the idioms from out to be pretty cool. The Swiss, ingenious people that they
2A. Change the verb tense where necessary. are, had decided that it was simply too hard to drive over the
1 Why don't you ........ .. ....... surfing mountain, so instead they drilled a huge hole right through ti
................. ? You'lllike it. mountain. Now you simply drive onto a train, sit in your car
2 Ron quickly .......... ....... for talking too and crack a few jokes, whilst the train takes you and your ca1
much. to the other side.
3 You're .................. Nobody can hold their Eight hours later we turned into the Laax car park and we
breath for six minutes. were greeted by a huge fluorescent sígn that read LAAX CRA
4 1 ................. what she said in case she At the time it was tempting to insert the word "is" on the
denied it later. sign. But as we had never ridden here before we all decided it
S Hey! ................. it! You almost stepped in was best not to jud~e a book by its cover, or a mountain by
front of that bus. its entrance sign. As we drove around the car park we notice1
6 You can't .................. He's notas mean the local bar, right opposite the main lift station. You can onl)
as he looks. guess what it was called. None other than the Crap Bar. We <
* Note: The original meani ng of the slang 'crap ' is excrement. made a mental note of checking it out at a later date.
This very informal register should be used with care.

ICD
 We stopped at the main lift station and gazed up at the
mountain. We nearly fainted - the mountain was huge. At the 3 IN THE POWDER
peak, or what we thought was the peak which appeared to be Identify five snowboarding-related words or
a million miles away, was a very distinctive restaurant and expressions in the extract.
hotel. We later discovered that it was called the Crap Sogn
Gion and was the focal point of laax. 4 PORTFOliO WRITING
We also discovered that the Crap Sogn Gion is only the A Summarise the extract (180-200 words) from
halfway point of the mountain, located about 1, 100 vertical the viewpoint of one of Luke Beuchat's friends.
metres above the base. From the Crap Sogn Gion the mountain B Creative writing: Write about what happened
rises another 800 metres to the mighty Vorab Glacíer that (210-250 words) on the trip where you see AND
offers year-round snowboarding. Our legs felt the pain and TREN! and the photos in the snowboarder's blog.
agony of this discovery. Try riding 2,000 vertical metres in one
hit and you'll know what 1 mean when 1 say agony. In terms of 5 INTERACTIVE TASK
the size of laax - Mammoth Mountain in California is a
misnomer - it is over double the vertical of Mammoth. Work in pairs. A chooses one of the comments below
Finally, as the sun began to set over this truly enormous to start and B asks questions to find out more about
mountain we snapped out of our disbelieving daze and realised the situation, then discusses it with A. You should
that we had to organise sorne accommodation quick smart both use all the Language Banks you have covered so
unless we wanted to sleep in the car, which was not a far and eliciting reponses (Language Bank 20).
comforting thought given that the outside temperature was 1O Switch roles when you have talked about the first
below. After speaking to the Office of Tourism (this is always comment for four minutes.
the first place to go for assistance in Europe) we realised we
had a few options. As it turned out wíth six Aussíes the
cheapest option was to rent. My brother is going to take a year off to go
By this time we had discovered to our shock and horror that travelling before he goes to university. He
they don't speak French in thís part of Switzerland. Rather, they doesn't have much money but he's optimistic
speak Swiss German. A whole different culture carne with the that he can get work as he goes along.
language change. We found that the Swiss Germans were
fríendlier than the Swiss French and also seemed to drínk about
ten times as much. We could no longer use our well-worn I've been offered a new job in another city. lt's
French phrase, "Parlez-vous anglais?" We now had to learn a a great opportunity, a promotion in fact, but
German phrase "Sprechen Sie Englisch?" to which we would I'm not sure 1 want to go so far away from my
now pray for the answer "Ja!" rather than "Ouí." family and friends.

lt was w1th great sadness that we drove past th~ laax Crap sígn ~~ our
way home. We had learnt many thíngs about .th1s ~w~s~~r~?.~~a;~~
but most ímportantly we had learnt the meamng o t e d d .
n "era " means boulder or rock. So now as we eparte '
In Germa p . rt an "ís" on the sign we wanted to change
ínstead of wantmg to mse . " k 1" W were all
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convmced that aax was

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Function: Generalising
Language: Conditionals

The BIS question: WHAT'S A NORMAL FAMILY;J

Average number of children
per family around the world
Germany 1.3
Your basic extended famí/y
Japan today includes your

J
1.4
ex-husband or wife, your
Canada 1.6 ex's new mate, your new

France 1.7
mate, possib/y your new
mate's ex and any new
mate that your new mate's
South Korea 1.7 ex has acquired.
United Kingdom Delia Ephron
1.7
India 3.1
Philippines 3.6

Paraguay 4.2
Somalia 7.3

Would you
like to be in 2 READING
a bigger or A 1 Skim through the first article to find out how
smaller
today's women try to balance education,
family?
work 1career and family.
2 Describe how younger women might want to do
things differently, and how their mothers might
react to this. Use words or phrases from the
article and conditionals from La n guage Bank 15.
1 WORDPOWER Example: If I have children, I will...
A 1 Which of these terms could fit the people in the If they hadfamilies and careers, they would...
photos above ? If I was an older woman, I would...
B Compare the ways Australia's working mothers and
• single-parent family • in-laws
Britain's divorced fathers try to solve their problems
• nuclear family • divorced 1separated
about spending more time with their children. Think
• cousin • uncle 1aunt
about the effect of different gender roles, differences
• step-children • adopted child
between generations and social values.
• extended family • newlyweds
e 1 How different from their parents' lives do young
people today expect their Uves to be?
2 Do any of these relationships apply to your family?
2 Is it fair to say that either mothers or fathers would
B How common are these relationships? Use the generally make better single parents?
generalising phrases from Language Bank 15
to help you. 3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
A Who do yo u consider to be family? Are friends part
e 1 Is there social pressure from people in your family
of your family?
to get married and have children?
B If both parents work, how can they balance work,
2 Are families matriarchal, patriarchal or
family and personal time?
something else?
3 Are blood ties more important than marriage ties?
e What are the childcare options? Why would women
today want to stay at home with their children?
D Should fathers have the same rights as mothers
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES. concerning children? Should they get paternity leave?

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 outside the paid workforce. In
2001, that figure had skyrocketed
s the ideal of the superwoman to almost 70,000, reflecting a new
I dead? Since the 1960s, women social trend as well as the
increasing number of women with
have been told that they can have it
all- high-powered career, husband degrees. And it is not just a case of
and happy family. But after watching women spending a few months at
their mothers juggle these roles with home after the baby is born -
varying degrees of success, Australian about half will not return to paid
women at the top end of the job pool work until their children are at
are deserting the corporate jungle school, and a minority will become
and returning to the kitchen and so comfortable in domestic bliss
nursery in droves. that they will never return. women believed independence was
Census data shows the number of According to social researcher all about having choice - whether
university-educated women with Hugh Mackay, the trend is a reaction that was working, staying home or a
partners and children who have among young women who do not bit of both. Mr. Mackay said, "Their
dumped paid work more than want to go down the same path as mothers saw themselves as
doubled in Western Australia in the their own mothers. They had grown revolutionaries and pioneers who
decade to 2001. The WA figures up with two working parents and made these choices possible for their
mirror a national trend, according to realised they did not want to become daughters, but their daughters are
the Australian Bureau of Statistics. In the frazzled person their mother was. not at all grateful. They are critical of
1991, just over 35,000 university- While women in their 40s and 50s their mothers for leading absurdly
educated women with partners and saw earning their own money as the stressfullives and do not see that as
children described themselves as keytoindependence, younger liberation."

FIGHT FOR FATHERS' RIGHTS

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Rana Foroohar, Newsweek, USA militant new movement is the confusion that dual residences
sweeping Britain, generating can cause a child. And while most
headlines and sparking protests. In cases are settled out of court -
- one protest, a young man dressed allowing parents to arrange their own
as Spider-man dangled himself solutions - British courts have little
from a crane near London Bridge, leeway to penalize parents who do try
holding up construction for six to thwart visits in contentious cases.
days. This July a handful of The reason is that a judge's only
protesters dressed as vicars, nuns recourse in such circumstances is to
and monks stormed a Sunday fine the mother or throw her in jail,
service in York Minster. Not even which is rarely if ever in the child's
Prime Minister Tony Blair has been interest.
able to avoid the onslaught: the P.M. "We just want to see our kids,"
was pelted with purple powder says Matthew O'Connor, founder of
during a speech in the House of Fathers4Justice, a new lobbying group
Commons. Is this a return of the poll- that boasts 10,000 members. Interest
tax protesters? Rabid animal-rights in the fathers' rights movement is
activists? No- it's the Angry Dads. catching on, too: Fathers4Justice now
British fathers are increasingly fed has offshoots in 33 countries, other
up with a system that they see as activist groups are copying its tactics
favoring mothers during custody and high-profile divorced dads like
battles. In 80 percent of the cases, rack impresario Bob Geldof are
children end up living with their calling for the government to take
mothers after divorce; British law more aggressive action. Until it does,
frowns upon shared parenting, citing expect to see more of Spider-Dad.
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4 LISTEN G)
5 TEAMWORK
Work in pairs. Read the Teamwork Scenario. Show your
network diagram to your partner, give sorne information
about the people on it and explain your relationship with
them. Explain how you feel your generation is different
from or like previous generations by using examples from
your family, including values and attitudes to politics,
work, family bonds, marriage, sex 1sexuality, social issues
and religion.

6 CONTROVERSY
Work in groups of four.
Prepare a debate with
another group. Use
expressions from
Language Bank 15 .
In past decades, it
has become common
Teenage mother Courtney Cassidy and her three children for childless couples in
developed countries
A Look at the photo and answer the questions. to adopt children from
1 V\lhat is the best age to have children? developing countries.
2 What difficulties do teenage parents A television ch annel
has arranged a special
experience?
debate on the issue.
3 What effect would being young parents have
on children? Gr oup A: You are
4 What can be done to prevent teenage politicians from
pregnancy? developing countries.
Sorne points you may wish to mention:
• Adopted children lose their identity, culture and
B Listen to the audio clip about single mother
language.
Courtney Cassidy and complete the sentences.
• How is this different from buying babies?
Courtney has been attracting a lot of attention • Would British people approve of so many British
from the (1) ....... The reason is that she has had children being adopted by foreign parents?
(2) ...... children from (3) ....... different fathers . • Loss of adopted child's contribution to their borne
She (4) ....... to have her frrst child at country
the age of 14. Courtney thought she could Group B: You are a British support group for adoptive
manage because her (S) ....... had done this parents. Sorne points you could mention:
already. She believes that she can care for her • Higher standard of living in Britain
children as well as (6) ...... women. She was • Prospective parents checked by authorities in both
(7) ...... when she had her third child with her countries
current partner. About the future, she thinks that • Adoption waiting list too long in the UK
she will still be able to have a (8) ....... • These children may not be adopted otherwise.
when she is older.
1 PORTFOLIO WRITING
C You decide: Should teenage pregnancy be seen as a A Write a magazine article (220-260 words) about how
problem? In the past, many girls were married and families have changed over the last 30 years.
pregnant by 14. Why do we find it so shocking or B Write a letter or email (180-22 0 words) toa friend
unusual today? describing the wedding of someone yo u both know.
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A Work in pairs. You both give a formal presentation comparing how B After the presentations. discuss the physical,
this family and yours manage a household. Give examples of emotional and financia! demands of family
differences or similarities in planning schedules and allocating tasks life, and any differences between large and
and the time spent on them, as well as the balance of leisure time small families.
with the demands of household tasks. school and work.

Reg and Catherine from Quebec are the proud parents of 1O

children: Kristy (17), Sandy (16), Chloe (15), Margo (13), Phil
(11), James (9), Rachel (7), Colin (4), Holly (2) and Cynthia (1).
Five of the children have home schooling. Reg works in the
evenings so he can help around the house during the day.
Household jobs are on a rota that changas every week.

WHO DOES WHAT?

Parents
Childcare, cooking, washing, cleaning,
home schooling, work outside house.
Children AN AVERAGE WEEKDAY
Setting 1clearing the table, loading the
Morning
dishwasher, cleaning, home schooling,
6.00 Sandy gets up and goes to school.
leisure activities.
8.30 Reg and Catherine make breakfast - Reg feeds the
youngest. The children do jobs like clearing the table.
LEISURE
9pm Home school starts. Reg and Catherine also look
Children have the afternoon and evening free after the younger ones.
for activities like playing the piano, sewing, 12.30 The family's main meal is at lunchtime. Same jobs
drawing, playing basketball or video games. as at breakfast.
Parents have some free time in the evening. Afternoon and evening
1.30 Reg goes to work.
FOOD
4.30 Evening meal. Same jobs as for breakfast. Sandy
Food is homemade for freshness, flavour clears up after the younger ones.
and economy. 5pm The family watches a video; some of the older
Pizza for lunch: lngredients: 1.4 kg flour, children chat online.
yeast, 600 gr cheese, 1 litre homemade 8.30 Children's bedtime. Catherine runs a chat group for
tomato sauce, 500 gr pepperoni. large familias on the internet.
Evening meal: 2 loaves of homemade 10.40 Reg gets home from work.
bread, 2.5 litres of homemade soup. 11.30 Parents go to bed.

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and Language Bank 15,
taking turns to develop and justify your ideas and arguments.
A Who does the housework in your family? What are C How hard is it to be a parent today? Should parents be
your jobs? Have they changed over the years? trained in parenting?
B What role do grandparents and members of your D In sorne countries, marriages are arranged by parents.
extended family have in your family? What do you think of this?

10 Your answer: WHAT'S A NORMAL FAMILY¡I

Is any family ever normal? What makes your family special or unique?
What does family mean to you?
 Subject: School curriculum
Function: Asserting
Language: Signposting phrases: Sequencing

Thll Blll question: ARE STUDENTS lEARNING THE RIGHT THINGSíl

Percentage of adults (ages 25-64)

with at least a first university degree

Which are more important: practica!

subjects or academic ones?

2 READING
A Find the words in the first article for these definitions:
1 radical change of appearance or nature n.
2 re-establishing friendly relations between people n.
1 WORDPOWER 3 accepting others into a group adj.
A When teachers are planning a currículum they have to 4 to influence or control in a negative way v.
take many factors into account. Rank the factors below 5 not paying attention to adj.
in arder of importance, using the signposting phrases B 1 In the frrst article which metaphor does the
in Language Bank 16 . minister use to describe the past situation in
South Africa? Why do you think it is used?
• adolescent • student needs 2 In the second article is the view of UK education
psychology • government policy positive or negative? Explain your answer.
• standardised testing • allocating the budget 3 Which factors from Word Power were taken into
• subject matter • books and equipment con sideration in South Africa for planning a
currículum? Which were the factors for the UK??
B Explain how a school would need to adapt for these
people and situ ations. Use the asserting expressions
e 1 Why does it matter who writes school textbooks?
2 Do you think your education system is better or
in Language Bank 16 to help you.
worse than the UK's?
1 A dyslexic student
2 A newly arrived irnrnigrant student
3 A pregnant stu dent
3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
4 A new teach er A What are your favourite school subjects? What are the
5 Budget cuts best and worst things about school?
e 1 Should the school year be longer? B Is it a good idea that non-acadernic students have
Why 1 Why not? specialised training for jobs?
2 Should sex education be taught in schools? C Do schools often have budget problems? If money is
3 Should students take subjects such as ancient short, which courses are cut most often?
Greek and Latin, or religious stu dies? D Why would someone want to change the way history
is written in textbooks?
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE AcriVITIES.
 TEARFUL ASMAL HAILS NEW HISTORY OF SOUTH AFRICA
A'yesha Kassiem, Daily News, South Africa facts were deviously manipulated and Extracts from the books by people
he Department of Education we need to look at the kind of who had lived under the Bantu
T celebrated 10 years of the
transformation of education with the
memory we are building for our
children. We need to build an
education system were read out,
recalling the inequalities of the
launch of a high school history book inclusive memory where the heroes apartheid regime.
series aimed at creating an African and heroines of the past belong not "In the (African) past, the hunter
view of the country's past. only to certain sectors, but to us al!. or the victor has always written our
The series, Turning Points, was Memory is identity and we cannot history- a history that served the
initiated by the Institute for Justice have a divided identity." hunter's interest. But now we want to
and Reconciliation as part of its Asmal fought back tears as he hear the lion's story. Let Africa write
Reconciliation and Social spoke, saying he was proud of the its own history, because our future is
Reconstruction Programme. High country's youth- sorne of whom an African future. And then, from our
schools nationwide will each receive performed at the event - who were own history we will work out our own
eight volumes, written by South the "fruits of our freedom". understanding of what it means to be
African scholars. African," he said.
At the launch in Cape Town, Nobel Laureare Nadine Gordimer,
Education Minister Kader Asma! said: also present at the event, echoed
"We inherited an education system Asmal's words and reiterated the
from apartheid that caused serious importan ce of "unmasking the other
damage. side of history". "But we need a
"The Bantu education truly !iterare society. Literacy is a
system was a system that basic human right," she said.
disabled our people, denying Series co-ordinator Fanie du Toit
them the opportunity to be said: "The books are about reclaiming
part of society. But we are starting our heritage and acknowledging the
to build a truly South African system often neglected voices of our past.
that will enable us to teach the truth Keeping the memory alive will help
about our history. For so long, the us in shaping the future."

CALL FOR 'FAIRER' SCHOOLS SYSTEM

BBC News, UK 25% of children leave primary school languages. The School Standards
unable to read, write and count well. Minister, David Milliband, argued at
"genuine comprehensive system"
A is needed to improve pupils'
school performances, the leader of
Half leaving secondary school in
England have fewer than five good
the conference that specialism
encouraged excellence and raised
GCSEs. general standards. Mr Milliband
Britain's biggest teachers' union
argues. Mr McAvoy told a London accepted that PISA had shown
Doug McAvoy, general secretary of conference to discuss the PISA England had one of the "most
the National Union of Teachers, findings: "Finnish schools have a high unequal education systems in the
claimed specialist schools - degree of autonomy in teaching and industrialised world".
favoured by the government in in the curriculum. Finnish teachers "Far too many children who have
England - "work against the have more say than their colleagues the brains and skills and potential to
diversity of all our young people". He in other countries in determining succeed are not given the
proposed Finland, which has reduced course content, establishing student opportunities to fulfil that potential,"
its level of pupil selection, asan assessment policies, deciding which he said. "What is more, they are not
example for the UK to follow. courses the school should offer and any old children, they are those least
Mr McAvoy's comments come allocating budgets." likely to have a home background
after the international PISA study of But the government is defending that makes up for poor schooling.
educational achievement found its push towards more specialist They are born into disadvantage and
Finnish children had the highest level schools, which offer more teaching in then condemned to it."
of literacy in the world. In Britain, specific subjects such as science or
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6 CONTROVERSY
Work in groups of four. Prepare a debate with another group.
A Look at the pictures and answer: Use expressions from Language Banli: 16.
1 How do students learn about different religions? Girls-only and boys-only schools have become more
2 Many countries have laws that separate the popular again in the UK. At an international conference on
church and the state. Why? education there is to be a debate about single-sex schools.
3 How were the world and people created? GroupA
B Listen to the audio clip and choose the best answer. You are teachers and parents for single-sex schools.
1 What is science teacher Julie Bias worried about? Sorne points you may wish to mention:
A The teaching of creationism in science class. • Fewer distractions, more time for learning
B The lack of teaching time for different units. • Less gender-stereotyping; girls take more science, boys take
e The budget for the science program. more arts subjects
2 What does local resident Al Scott believe? • eo-educational curriculum is often gender-biased
A Evolution is a philosophy. against girls
B Humans are descended from primates. • Less chance of inappropriate behaviour between boys
e Humans originate from inorganic matter. and girls
3 What does the school superintendent think? GroupB
A Evolution should be part of the curriculum. You are teachers and parent for co-educational schools. Sorne
B ereationism should also be taught in class. points you may wish to mention:
e He wants to take evolution out of class. • School is also about learning to socialise.
4 What does Skip Evans suggest about creationists? • Sorne studies show school results 1 marks do not improve
A They are making reasonable arguments. with the change to single-sex schools.
B They want to end science teaching. • No chance to find out about the other gender's views
e They are dishonest in their tactics. • Both genders less prepared for dealing with the other
C You decide: What role should religion have in state
education? Should creationism be taught in science 1 PORTFOliO WRITING
classes? Who should decide whether controversia!
A Write a letter (180-210 words) to your country's
subjects are taught: governments, communities,
teachers, parents or someone else? education minister about how the education system
could be improved. Make general comments or focus
on one area that yo u think needs to be changed.
5 TEAMWORK B ereative writing: Imagine you are an exchange student
Work in pairs. Read the Teamworli: Scenario and think going to study in another country, such as eanada,
about how the school subjects you study can be useful Australia or South Africa. Write a letter to a friend saying
later in everyday life. Share your ideas with another pair. what you think it will be like (180-210 words).
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A Work in pairs. Sorne educational activities give students a chance to learn through experience.
Each student gives a formal presentation on one of these courses, explaining what you can learn
from outdoor sports and activities. Use any information you know about these kind of courses
and phrases from Language Banl.: 16.
B After the presentations, discuss how useful these courses would be for students.

OUTWARD BOUND COURSES TALL SHIP DANMARK- MARITIME SCHOOL

• Started 1941 in Wales by Kurt Hahn • 80 cadets (co-educational male and female)
• Now in over 30 countries • Five months at sea, hands-on apprenticeship
• Hands-on learning in the wilderness • Cadets must be 16 +, physically fit, good swimmers,
• Adventure trips of S to 72 days not afraid of heights, not colour blind
• Students age 1 1+ • Must have passed school-leaving exam

Teaches:
• Survival and outdoor skills
• Self-confidence, problem-solving, leadership,
teamwork
• Sailing, kayaking, hill walking, climbing,
mountain biking

Teaches:
• Sailing skills (ropes, sails, maintenance)
• Navigation and weather conditions
• Physical fitness
• How to take and give orders
• Self-confidence, leadership and teamwork

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use words and phrases from this unit and Language Bank 16,
taking turns to develop and justify your ideas and arguments.
A Is it important to learn about literature? How can C What are tests and exams for? Are they fair? What
lmowing about it help you? factors affect testing?
B If people plan to specialise in science, arts or another D Is education alife-long activity? Do you see
subject, why should they take other subjects? yourself learning for the rest of your life?

10 Yout answet: ARE STUDENTS lEARNING THE RIGHT THINGS:»

Are you happy with what you've learned? Would you change anything?
Are there any courses really worth studying?
 Subject: Scientific developments
Functíon: Developing an argument
Language: Expressions used to introduce assertions

ThB B/6 question: IS SCIENCE MAKING LIFE BEnERil

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• History of the universe :

Big Bang, 13-14 billion years ago
Origin of the Earth, 4.55 billion years ago
First humans, 100-120,000 years ago

lfitit stinks,
tf squirms, biol~o!i~!;~~,~~~~~i~~~~~~~~~~
it'sit's
chemistry;
if it doesn 't work, ít's physics
and tf you can 't understand it,
it's mathematícs.
Magnus Pyke
Why do people protest
against GM crops?
What do you
think of these What is molecule-sized
ideas about nanotechnology? What
science? could it be used for?

1 WORDPOWER 2 READING
A 1 Match the scientific field with the scientific development. A Which statements refer to HAL 3,
1 genetics ~ a mach ine that recognises spider-goats, to both or neither?
human faces 1 It was designed to mimic real organisms.
2 superconductors b magnetic levitation trains 2 It was produced by a company.
3 alternative energy e mapping the human 3 It is a combination of machine
genome (DNA) and organism.
4 Al 1 robotics d artificial limbs for 4 It will eventually help police.
5 bionics disabled people B Imagine you are the inventor of HAL 3 giving a
e hydrogen fuel cells
radio interview. Describe how it works while
2Choose three developments. Use Language Bank 17 walking upstairs.
to malee assertions about why they are importan t. e 1 In what other ways might HAL be used ?
3 How might these developments affect your life?
2 Was it right to create spider-silk
B Develop an argument about each of these using producing goats?
Language Banli: 17.
1 People could grow new spinal nerves with stem cells.
2 The long-term health effects of eating genetically
3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
modified food are not known. A How does science help or harm us?
3 Applied science 1 engineering is more practica! than B In your opinion what have been the ten most
pure science. important scientific discoveries?
Example: By extension, we can surmise that engineers e Who should decide ethical issues in science or
are more important to our everyday lives. From here we medicine: the public, the government, experts
can conclude that more government money should be or corporations? Why?
spent on engineering. D Should companies be allowed to patent
e 1 How can mapping the human genome (DNA) help us? everything (new species like spider-goats, cures
2 Which influences our development more - nature or for diseases) for profit? How long should patents
nurture? exist, a few years or forever?
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACfiVITIES.
 ScleHce t~Hd teclfHolog'l

BIONIC SUIT OFFERS WEARER SUPER STRENGTH

John Boyd, New Scientist, UK signals transmitted from respond fractionally faster to the
the brain to the muscles. original signal from the brain than
robot suit has been developed It can do this because the wearer's muscles do.
A that could help older people or
those with disabilities to walk or lift
when someone
intends to stand or
The HAL 4 and HAL 5 prototypes,
don't just help a person to walk. They
heavy objects. Dubbed HAL, or walk, the nerve have an upper part to assist the arms,
hybrid assistive limb, the latest signal to the and will help a person lift up to
versions of the suit were unveiled at muscles generares 40 kilograms more than
the World Expo in Aichi, Japan. HAL a detectable they can manage unaided.
is the result of 10 years' work by electric current The new HALs will also
Yoshiyuki Sankai of the University of on the skin's eliminate the need for a
Tsukuba in Japan, and integrares surface. These ·3·-~backpack. Instead, the
mechanics, electronics, bionics and currents are Jl't"••--1111-..lcomputer and wireless
robotics in a new field known as picked up by connection have been shrunk
cybernics. The most fully developed the sensors and to fit in a pouch attached to the
prototype, HAL 3, is a motor-driven sent to the suit's belt. HAL 5 also has smaller
metal 'exoskeleton' that you strap computer, which motor housings, making the suit
onto your legs to power-assist leg translates the nerve much less bulky around the
movements. A backpack holds a signals into signals of hips and knees.
computer with a wireless network its own for controlling HAL 3 weighs 22 kilograms,
connection, and the batteries are on electric motors at the t the help it gives the user is
a belt. hips and knees of more than enough to compensare
Two control systems interact to the exoskeleton. It for this. "It's like riding on a robot,
help the wearer stand, walk and takes a fraction of a rather than wearing one," says Sankai.
climb stairs. A 'bio-cybernic' system second for the He adds that HAL 4 will weigh 17
uses bioelectric sensors attached to motors to respond kilograms, and he hopes HAL 5
the skin on the legs to monitor accordingly, and in fact they may be lighter still.

'SPIDER-GOATS' START WORK ON WONDER WEB

Roger Hlghfleld, The Daily Telegraph, UK first time spun synthetic spider silk Spider silk has long been admired by
fibres with properties approaching material scientists for its unique
herd of goats containing spider the real thing, paving the way for combination of toughness, lightness
A genes is about to be milked for
the ingredients of spider silk to mass-
their use in artificial tendons, medica\ and biodegradability. Dragline silk,
sutures, biodegradable fishing lines, which comprises the radiating spokes
produce one of nature's most sought- soft body armour and a host of other of a spider web, is stronger than the
after materials. Scientists have for the applications. synthetic fibre Kevlar, stretches better
Webster and Peter, than nylon and, weight for weight, is
genetically altered goats five times stronger than steel.
unveiled by the Canadian These incredible qualities are the
company Nexia, are the product of 400 million years of
founders of a GM herd whose evolution. Dr Jeffrey 1urner, President
offspring will produce spider of Nexia, said: "Mimicking spider silk
silk protein in their milk that properties has been the holy grail of
can be collected, purified material science and now we've been
and spun into the fibres. able to make useful fibres. It's
Females will begin mass- incredible that a tiny animal found
producing spider milk for a literally in your backyard can create
variety of military such an amazing material by using
and industrial uses. only amino acids, the same b uilding
A spider-goat blocks used to make skin and hair."

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Advan ·'

O 4 WATCH ANO liSTEN 5 TEAMWORK

The space shuttle Work in groups of three. Imagine you are futurologists.
Challenger Read the Teamwork Scenario. Share your ideas with
explodes in 1986 the class, explaining why you think your devices might
be the next state-of-the-art applications. The class can
vote on which device will be the most successful.

The space shuttle Endeavour 6 CONTROVERSY

Work in groups of four. Prepare a
debate with another group. Use
expressions from Language
Bank 17.
A company is trying to get
approval to begin cloning human tissue
and eventually even humans. Imagine
the government has set
up a public debate between the
company and critics of human
cloning.
Group A: You represent the company
that wishes to begin cloning human
tissue and eventually humans. Here
are sorne questions you could ask.
• Cloned tissue could supply new
organs for transplants. Don't you
want to help patients in need?
A Look at the photos and answer: • Couldn't cloning lead to cures for neural diseases and
1 Why do humans want to explore space? spinal cord injuries?
2 What can we learn from space exploration? • Isn't cloning embryonic stem cells really about giving
3 What successes and failures have there been so far? life, not taking it?
4 How safe is space exploration? Group B: You are a group of scientists, politicians
B Befare you watch, decide how the following relate to and religious leaders against cloning humans in any
space debris: form. Sorne questions you could ask.
• Satellites • Dolly the sheep was created after 2 76 failed attempts.
• Fuel tanks ls this a way to treat a life?
• Astronauts • Don't clones have health problems? Dolly died
Check your answers after watching. young of a disease usually found in old sheep.
C Watch the video clip and make notes to answer these • Do clones have a soul? Are we playing God?
questions.
1 How many large space objects (10 cm or larger) 1 PORTFOliO WRITING
does ESA know of?
A Write a report (220-260 words) for the
2 How many explosions have happened in space?
government on the use of uranium (for example,
3 What happened to the solid aluminium block?
in nuclear power), chlorine (water purification) or
D At the end, Heiner Klinkrad discusses the consequences nitrogen (fertilisers). Discuss their main uses and
of space debris. Imagine he continues to discuss the drawbacks.
effects on space programmes. What would he say? B Choose two scientific developments that you think
E You decide: Space exploration is very expensive. Should will happen in your lifetime and write about them
we clean up the space debris befare we explore space (220-260 words). Which aspect of life will they
further? How would an end to space programmes affect affect: everyday life, health, industry, or something
life on Earth? else? Will it be something that would benefit a lot of
people or a special group?
8 1~ : [S 1: 1~ ~ ¡J1: [ din English
A Work in pairs. Each student gives a formal 3 Why are these developments important now or
presentation on two engineering developments. Think in the future?
about these points: B After the presentations, ask questions about the
1 Are these developments at nano-, micro-, or presentation and discuss which scientific
macro-size? developments today would have seemed like science
2 Which area(s) of science (biology, chemistry, fiction fifty years ago?
physics) are they in?

Nanobots Biometric scanners

Scientists have Iris, retina, fingerprint,
designed but not yet voice or face
made a swimming recognition technology
robot 3 micrometres and DNA sampling
long that could in can make individual
future deliver drugs identification
in blood streams or absolutely certain .
unclog arteries. However, cloning of
This model is still identical humans could
too big, and smaller also make biometrics
ones need to be useless.
developed.

Three Gorges Dam, China

The world 's largest
hydroelectric dam is
estimated to produce as
much a ninth of China 's
power. The lake behind the
dam displaced over a million
people . The submerged, Microwave gun
Microwave guns can ignite fuel vapours, damage electronics
rotting vegetation in the lake
and cause intense burning of skin for non-lethal crowd
produces large amounts of
methane, a greenhouse gas control. It's still uncertain whether these can be used
twenty times as damaging safely on humans. Experts worry t hat these would make
as C0 2 • dangerous weapons in t errorist hands.

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and Language Bank 7,
taldng turns to develop and justif:y your ideas and arguments.
A Name sorne different fields of engineering. What kinds C What is forensic science? How does it incorporate
of work do these engineers do? How is engineering other fields of science? Give examples.
similar to and different from science? Would you want . D How much do you know about how ordinary
to be an engineer? household things work? Name five products (for
B We know that primates can communicate and show example, washing-up liquid, hairdryer). How are
empathy, so what separates humans from animals? they made? Is it important to understand the science
What can studying animals tell us about ourselves? behind everyday things? Why 1 Why not?

10 Your answer: IS SCIENCE MAKING LIFE BEnER:»

Are scientists working on the right areas? Why 1 Why not? If you could change
anything about current research, what would it be?
 The companv we keep wHAT's NEwt
Subject: Social issues
Function: Summarising information, ideas
and arguments
Language: Expressions used to contradict

The B/6 question: ARE WE DOING ENOUGH TO HELP;t

iUI..WP\ \ffi
• In 2005 the UN helped • In 2004-5 there were
over 19 million refugees 10.8 million crimes in
and asylum seekers. England and Wales.

Poverty is theparent of
revolutíon and críme.
Aristotle
1
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lf 1could get my 1
)
membership fee back,
l'd resign from the 1
humanrace.
FredA//en i
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Who should
help refugees? Should illegal immigrants be sent home?

2 READING
A Match these headings to the paragraphs a-e in the first
article.
1 WORDPOWER 1 Official rejection 3 A house, but no home
A Rank these social issues from 1 to 8 in order of of estimates 4 The hidden masses
2 Number-crunching 5 Solvable problems
importance. Are these social problems or individual
problems? B 1 In what sense are the homeless people in the first
article hidden? In what sense are they homeless?
• healthcare reform • Violent crime 2 What do you think rough sleepers are?
• illegal immigration • job creation 3 What do the following verbs mean as used in the
• vandalism • substance abuse second article: see, stem, face ?
• homelessness • social integration e 1 You are a TV journalist. Use reported speech to tell
the story of one of the hidden homeless.
B How well does your country deal with these issues? 2 Imagine a conversation between Graeme Martín
Using Language Bank 18, summarise any and one of the hidden homeless.
approaches to these issues that you approve of and D 1 What would life be like without a home?
contradict other students who approve of approaches 2 How long should patients in pain have to wait
that you don't agree with. for treatment?

e 1 Is two-tiered healthcare for those who can and 3 SPEAI YOUR MINO
can't afford to paya good or bad idea? Why?
A Whose responsibility should it be to help sol ve social
2 Should the government pay for drug
problems: individuals, charities, governments,
rehabilitation centres? Why 1 Why not?
big business?
3 Is intolerance towards foreigners a problem in
B Are homeless people unfortunate, an annoyance,
your country?
a part of life, or something else?
e Is healthcare a universal right? What do you think
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES. about the pay healthcare workers receive?
 NatloHal Hews

380,000 HOMELESS 'GOING UNRECORDED'

John Carvel, The Guardian, UK b Crisis said: "Many are struggling prefer them not to be there. Adding
a T he housing shortage in
Britain means that sorne
with problems such as
unemployment, family breakdown,
those at imminent risk of eviction
brought the total to 380,000.
380,000 single people are effectively mental ill-health and substance d The charity estimated the
homeless without being officially abuse. With the right support they problem of hidden homelessness
classified as such, the charity Crisis could overcome these, but all too could cost Britain about ü.4bn.
said today. lt said the 'hidden often they are left to cope alone. In About half of this was due to the
homeless' were sleeping on friends' an era of official audits on everything costs of housing benefit and charges
floors, in squats or in hostels because from health and poverty and for accommodation met by the state.
they had no homes of their own. recycling, it seems scandalous that The rest was due to lost income and
Unlike rough sleepers, the hidden there are no official figures for the taxes from people whose lack of a
homeless were not systematically number of hidden homeless people home made it harder to hold down a
counted by the authorities and rarely living in Britain today." job. The charity called for an official
registered in the housing policy e Crisis said its estímate excluded census of hidden homelessness, using
debate. families with dependents, as they household surveys to establish its
.. had a statutory right causes.
to rehousing. It e The Office of the Deputy Prime
included about 75,000 Minister said the government did not
single people in accept the charity's figures. It had
bed and breakfast found that there were 97,290
accommodation or homeless households living in
hostels; 10,000 temporary accommodation. "There
squatters; up to 220,000 may be wider groups of people who
sharing overcrowded experience homelessness at sorne
accommodation with point in their lives but who do not
family or friends, and turn to local authorities for help -
up to 70,000 living on possibly because they do not think of
sufferance in a home themselves as being homeless or
where the head of inadequately housed," it said.
Family in bed-and-breakfast accommodation the household would Copyright Guardian Newspapers Limited 2004

EX-SOLDIER TOLD OF 70-WEEK WAIT TO Sff NEUROLOGIST

The Scotsman, UK corporal, with 16 years' military Health minister Malcolm Chisholm
service, was forced to give up his job said the wait faced by Mr Martín was
disabled former soldier has been as a postman two years ago. He 'utterly unacceptable'. But he said the
A told he faces waiting more than
70 weeks to see a consultant
believes his medical problems stem
from an accident during his time in
Scottish Executive was taking action
to cut outpatient waiting times.
neurologist at Edinburgh's Western the Army when he was
General Hospital. Graeme Martín crushed between two military
thought there had been a typing vehicles.
error on the letter he received from Two years ago, patients
the hospital in the summer of 2004, being referred to the Western
telling him he would be seen in for neurosurgical treatment
October 2005. were having to wait up to
Mr Martín, 43, from Duns, in the 46 weeks for a first
Borders, uses two types of morphine appointment. But now the
and diazepam to control chronic pain gap between Mr Martín
from a prolapsed lumbar disc and receiving notification of
sciatica. He needs sticks to get around his appointment and the
and his condition is worsening. actual date he will be
The former Royal Engineers seen is 73 weeks. Patients in a hospital waiting room
 5 TEAMWORK
Work in groups of three. Read the Teamwork Scenario.
Decide which would be the best suggestions for bringing
new work opportunities to your community. The class
discusses how effective each suggestion would be and
votes on the three best solutions.

6 CONTROVERSY

In 2001 the Norwegian ship Tampa rescued 438 Afghan

refugees when their boat sonk. The Australian novy
stopped them landing in Australia.

Work in groups of four. Prepare a debate with another

group. Use expressions from Language 8ank 18. Most
countries now have very strict controls to limit legal and
illegal immigration.
Group A: You are a group who favour repealing these
Life in the Favela by Massenzi strict laws. Sorne points you could mention:
• Birth rate - Western countries need immigration to
A Look at the picture and answer: maintain the population and economy.
1 What causes ghettos 1slums 1shanty towns? • Immigrants are needed to fill jobs that local people
2 What is life like in these places? can't or won't fill.
3 Will these places always exist? Why 1 Why not? • Inherent racism limits the employment opportunities
8 Before your listen, decide which of the following might of many immigrants.
be true about the people in Rio de Janeiro'sfavelas: • Many immigrants are highly educated and eager to
• They have lots of recreation areas. start a new life contributing to their new society.
• They have good employment opportunities. Group 8: You are a group who are against further
• They have computer education programmes. immigration and want to keep the laws. Sorne points
• They use the internet. you may wish to mention:
Check your answers after listening. • Many immigrants do not assimilate easily.
C Listen to the audio clip and complete these sentences • Sorne immigrants abuse the welfare system.
(maximum three words). • Immigrants could take jobs away from locals.
1 ...... live in thefavelas. • Sorne immigrants' educationallevel does not meet
2 Eloise Fajeda malees a living by filming .......... . the new country's standards.
3 The Committee to Democratise IT has trained
approximately ......... .
4 The program is now also in ........ and Chile.
1 PORTFOLIO WRITING
D At the end of the audio clip, try to imagine what a A Write a report (220-260 words) for the government
former drug dealer might say after attending the on the level of crime in your community. Include
programme. information about common types of crime and
E You decide: Will the computer training programme be suggestions for the police force on reducing crime.
enough to change life in the favelas? What else can be 8 Write an email or letter (180-220 words) toa local
done? What can this example teach us about resolving politician to complain about your situation and the
social issues? state of healthcare.
 .....-----....:.:
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8 ti1I8 ':1 Ji ill 1] 1ti in English

A Work in pairs. Each student gives a formal B After the presentations, ask questions and discuss how
presentation on one of the cities. Use the information community development is affected by ethnicity, poverty
to explain how each city has developed. Use phrases and environment. Are there geographical 1 class 1ethnic
from Language Bank 18. divisions in your community?

Population Chicago city: 2.9 million Stockholm city: 760,000

Greater Ch ica 9.2 mi ll ion Greater Stockholm: 1.8 million
Social history 1940-70: lmmigration of blacks from 1950-1990: lmmigration from Finland,
South. Many whites moved out to ex-Yugoslavia and the Middle East to
expensive suburbs. Less integration less expensive outer suburbs.
since 1970s.

Affluent area Highland Park (northern suburb) Ústermalm (near the centre)
Ethnicity ratios Blacks 2%; whites 91% Swedes 85%; 15% non-Swedes
Average income $55,000 $43,290
Average house price $380,000 $372,475
Population density 980 people/km 2 14,311 people/km2
Violent crimes 19 969
Less affluent area Englewood (central Chicago) Fittja (southern suburb)
Ethnicity ratios Blacks 98%; less than 1% whites Swedes 34%; non-Swedes 66%
Average incom e $6,000 $12,625
Average house price $110,000 $228,462
Population density 4,743 people/km 2 372 people/km 2
Violent crimes 4,091 1,152

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and Language Bank 18 to
summarise and contradict arguments.
A Which social issues are important politically in your D Are there many recent immigrants in the place
country? Why are they important? What solutions do you live? How do people react towards them?
different political parties have for these problems? Do they benefit society? Do they integrate with
B What are the major crime problems in your area? What are the majority of society?
the causes of crime? Are crime and poverty connected? E Is affordable housing a right? What does your
How should the governments tackle crime? government do to help people get housing?
C How do you travel around your community? Is traffic ever a Is there enough affordable housing in your
problem? How should city planners deal with transport? community?

10 Your answer: ARE WE DOING ENOUGH JO HELP!I

What more could we do? Can we fix all social problems? Can we solve social
problems without doing something about poverty?
 Subject: Stress management
Functíon: Calming
Language: Language of empathy and sympathy

ThB BIS guestion: ARE WE SERIOUSLY STRESSED;»

• High-stress teens are twice as likely

to smoke, drink, get drunk and use
illegal drugs as low-stress teens.
Stress is an ignoran! state.
lt believes everything ís an
emergency Nothing is that
1 1have a new philosophy /'m
• One in eight teenagers experience only going to dread one day
important. ata time.
sorne form of depression. Girls are Natalie Goldberg Charles Schu/z
twice as likely to experience it. ;_}

1 WORDPOWER 2 READING
A 1 What is happening in the cartoons in Viewpoint? A Find the words with the following meanings in the
Describe how someone would feel in each situation. two articles:
2 Role play in pairs. Try to help the person feeling 1 feeble 4 an attempt
stressed in each cartoon by using expressions for 2 an operation 5 established
sympathy, empathy and calming in Language 3 arbitrary
Banli: 19. B 1 How do you think the health problems of Tony
3 What other situations might be stressful? Give at Blair's parents have affected him?
least three examples. 2 Explain the fish tank experiment in your
B Which of the following do you think would relieve own words?
stress? Do you know of any other ways of relieving e 1 Tony Blair uses exercise to cope with stress.
stress? What less physically active methods would you
• watching your diet • reading aloud recommend to someone in his job?
• drinking less coffee • taking medication 2 Is it fair to keep a pet for no other reason than
• switching off from your • working out to avoid stress? Could a pet cause stress?
job 1 studies • awning a pet
• lowering your ambitions • talking to friends 3 .SPEAK YOUR MINO
e 1 Sufferers of post-traumatic stress disorder are A To feel stress is a natural body function - how does it
often unable to function normally because they help us to survive or adapt to new situations?
can't forget a terrifying event. What kind of B What factors in everyday life or work cause people
events might lead to this condition? stress? What stresses you?
2 Poor concentration is a symptom of both stress e Only 20 per cent of highly stressed teenagers seek
and depression. How might the two conditions help. Is teenage stress taken seriously?
be related?
D Could a pet helping its owner deal with stress feel
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES. stress itself as a result?
Prime Minister Tony Blair is to
undergo a heart procedure in
hospital on Friday to correct a
continuing 'flutter'. He was treated in
October last year for supraventricular
tachycardia (SVI), but the problem
has returned.
Although he describes the
condition as 'not particularly
alarming', the news could be seen as
at odds with Mr Blair's image asan
action man prime minister. When he
is not criss-crossing the world on
red-eye flights attempting to salve in
diplomatic crises, he can be found the morning and works out severa! recover his speech. While he'
pounding the treadmill or playing times a week using the gym running returned to work and became an
tennis in a bid to keep fit. Mr Blair, machine. While the youthful good industrial tribunal chair, he was
who turned 50 last year, says his looks he brought to office in 1997 forced to leave behind his political
stress-busting exercise regime ensures have been worn by age and the ambitions. He was left frail by a
he feels 'great, physically'. In fact, pressures of seven years in the top second stroke two years ago. Tony
weighing just under 13 stone, the job, he has kept in good health. The Blair has spoken of how his own
prime minister reckons he does more father-of-four has said in the past that character was shaped by his father's
exercise today than he has done he has no difficulty in switching off setbacks.
since he was at school. from the job, citing his family, tennis, His mother, Hazel, died in 1975
"1 pay more attention to looking swimming, football with the kids and following a five-year fight against
after myself- I watch my diet a bit. playing his guitar as his pastimes. thyroid cancer. Asked once by Saga
But really I find it's exercise that's The prime minister's elderly magazine if genetic factors had made
fantastically helpful for coping with father was only 39 when he suffered him concerned about his own health,
stress," he told Saga magazine last year. a stroke, and took three years to Mr Blair admitted: "Yes, I suppose so."

www.dlsabilityuk.com, UK and it creeps back up faster. With fish The researchers divided 100 paid
ish may be beneficia! to your in the tanks, you truly get relaxation." volunteers into two groups. One ata
F health. Not just eating them, but
watching them. Three University of
Petting a dog or cat is a known
stress-reducer. One study showed
time, they were put in a room and
asked to read aloud - a proveo way
Pennsylvania researchers report that that survivors of heart attacks tended to induce stress - for one minute.
quietly watching fish swimming in a
home aquarium eases stress, and may Q Q -.
to live longer if the[ owne~ -~-~~fá _, Then they we:e left alone wiU: a fish
í!W~~,< tank for 20 mm~tes. Half th~ tlme
offer a means of treating high blood
pressure. The fish are the key, the
researchers say. People who watch
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fish tanks with bubbles, pebbles and ~~\\~ o /~f?\ , · volunteers blood pressure. Those
plants - but no fish- don't benefit -.---- ~ ~~- \;· ~ who had fish to watch fared far
nearly as much. ·ii~'>- .v::;, IIJ!!~)."'?J'IP.'j_., .•.' l\ better.
"There is a sharp difference," ~ "" • The random selection of
says ecologist Alan Beck, director Beck, psychiatrist Aaron H. Katcher volunteers resulted in the
of the university's Center for the and biologist Erika Friedmann participation of sorne who suffered
Interaction of Animals and Society. decided to see if interaction with from high blood pressure. "For them,
"Blood pressure drops with fishless other animals produced similar the fish were much better than for a
fish tanks, but it doesn't drop as much results. normal person."
 4LISTEN ~

5 TEAMWORK
Work in pairs. Read the Teamworli: Scenario and talk about
phobias. What scares you? How does fear turn into a phobia?

6 CONTROVERSY
Work in groups of four. Prepare a debate with another group.
Many people feel doctors turn too quickly to pharmaceutical
solutions. Stress sufferers can often get better using
alternative treatments like massage or acupuncture, with
none of the drug side-effects.
Group A: You are doctors and alternative medicine
A Look at the photos and answer: practitioners who want to see more use of alternative
1 What makes you laugh? Can you make treatments for stress and depression. Sorne issues you may
yourself laugh? wish to mention:
2 How do you feel after a good laugh? • Many anti-depressants work no better than placebos on
3 Which is better: a funny joke, a funny book, children, but increase the risk of suicide.
or a funny film? • Children and teenagers represent five per cent of the
4 Why is humour contagious? anti-depressant market; increasing every year.
B Before you listen, decide which of the following • Many high-stress individuals find alternative treatments to
probably happens at a Laughter Club: be highly effective.
• People's health improves. • Many doctors receive incentives from drug companies to
• People tell jokes. promote the use of drugs.
• People giggle. Group B: You are doctors and pharmaceutical industry
• People talk to each other. representatives who want to see drugs used whenever and
Check your answers after listening. wherever needed. Sorne points you may wish to mention:
C Listen to the audio clip. When it pauses, decide • Drugs have a proven record of treating depression and
how the New Delhi laughter guru, Umesh Sahgal, related illnesses.
will answer the question. • Drugs and therapy reduce symptoms of depression in
70 per cent of teenagers.
D Listen and answer the questions.
• Success of alternative treatments is largely anecdotal.
1 How many Laughter Club members are there
• Drugs work best in combination with counselling and
in Australia?
therapy.
2 Why is it not hard to start laughing at the
Laughter Club?
3 How did Doctor Madan Kataria start the 1 PORTFOLIO WRITING
Laughter Club? A Write an article (220-260 words) for a company
4 What are Laughter Clubs also lmown as? newsletter about ways of identifying and coping with
E You decide: ls laughter the best medicine? Does it stress in the workplace.
help relieve stress? Would yo u ever join a B Write a diary entry (220-260 words) about the most
Laughter Club? Why 1 Why not? stressful day in your life.
¡~
~
8 1:)[,] {t16'1 in English
A Work in pairs. You are running a workshop on stress B After the presentations, ask questions on the
management. Student A gives a formal presentation on presentations and discuss whether modern life
how stress builds u p. Student B talks about the effects of malees people more stressed than in past times.
stress on the body and on behaviour.

and noreplnephrine, causing the production of stomach acld. Increased blood

'fllght-or-flght' response. It usually pressure damages blood vessels causing scar
lasts only a few minutes. tissue and thickening of blood vessel walls.

frustration, becoming upset and argumentative.

It can influence behaviour and reactions in
negative ways. Mental functions such as
memory can be impaired.

person usually remains in this - risk of heart attacks and strokes

It can also lead to the situation called - digestive problems like ulcers
'burnout' where the person becomes - insomnia
incapable of dealing with even ordinary - lower immune system, more disease
situations without feeling stress. - migraines, headaches, backaches
- possibly cancer

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and Language Bank 19 to
develop and justify your ideas and arguments.
A How stressful is childhood? Adolescence? Adulthood? C Why do you think 70 per cent of workers say stress in
How does stress change as you get older? their job has increased?
B Are doing exams, writing essays or spealcing in public O Do you get stressed about meeting deadlines and
stressful for you? Do you worry much about failure? being on time for appointments? Do you manage your
Why 1 Why not? time effectively? If so, how? If not, why not?

10 Your answer: ARE WE SERIOUSLY STRESSED il

Do we take stress seriously enough? What does your school, community or
gover'nment do to help reduce stress? Is there sufficient education about stress?
 Topíc: Young people's behaviour
Functíon: Eliciting feedback
Language: Language of caution

• British 15-year-old boys and girls

who say they have drunk alcohol in
the last seven days: 49% and 45%.
• 33% of males between 16 and 24
in the UK have used cannabis in
the last year.

Cute teenagers exist on/y on television,

1suspect. 1know there are none in my
neighbourhood
Robert MacKenzíe /

{
•\
lt's al! the young cando for the old,
shock them and keep them up to date.
George Bernard Shaw
t[]
Do young people like to shock for the sake of it?

1 WORDPOWER 2 READING
A Youth behaviour only seems to be noticed when it's bad. A Read the first article. Which of these statements refer
Think about: to Straight Edgers?
1 Newspapers have been suppor tive of their
• tagging f graffiti • binge drinking movement.
• loud music • body piercings 2 They refuse to drink beer.
• street gangs • vandalism 3 They were inspired by an anti-heroin song.
• illegal drug use • promiscuity 4 They are involved in gang activity.
• violent behaviour • tattoos
B When you have read the second article, decide how
1 How common is this kind of beh aviour among each person might feel about the situation:
young people? • A local farmer • A student marijuana picker
2 How is this kind of thing reported on TV and radio • A police officer • The parent of a student
or in the newspapers? Negatively or positively? e 1 Why would the Straight Edge culture appeal to
3 Do you see this behaviour as bad? Why? 1 Why not? young people?
2 Why would marijuana growers want to hire
B Work in pairs using Language Bank 20 to find out teenagers?
your partner's reaction to these statements. Your
partner uses cautious answers.
1 "Straight-A students have problems too."
3 SPEAK YOUR MINO
2 "There is a generation gap between parents and A What is a typical young man or woman like - happy,
young people today." sad, angry, frustrated, confused or something else?
3 "Someth ing needs to be done about these yobs." What do they like or not like doing?
4 "Peer pressure pushes young people into risky B How much do young people care what others think
behaviour." of them? Are reputations based on factor fiction?
e 1 Does everyon e become more conventional as they e Why do people like joining a group? Can you be an
get older? What do they do differently? individual when you are part of a group? How does
2 Give sorne examples of good youth behaviour. the group mentality affect individual beh aviour?
D Is youth crime different from adult crime? Why do
SEE WORKBOOK FOR MORE ACTIVITIES.
young people commit criminal acts?

tG!J
 Llfest1fle

Walking the Straight Eage

Erica Dirksen, WireTap Magazine, USA publicized incident that occurred in hard core punk music and remains
1998, in which two Straight Edge tied to that genre. The music is loud
traight Edge youth can be teens were involved in the murder of and intense, and the dancing is more
S intimidating in a crowd with their
'XXX' tattoos, facial piercings and
a Latino youth in Salt Lake City, was a like a free-for-all karate-match than a
style. Andas with other extreme
black attire. Because of this, they are philosophies, those that adhere to
repeatedly misrepresented and being Straight Edge are often seen as
misunderstood- particularly by the being close-minded, rigid, and often
mainstream media. A Canadian hostile toward those who don't
newspaper called Straight Edgers a subscribe to their philosophy.
'vigilante do-gooder gang that Many claim the Straight Edge
targets those who sin', while others movement was originally inspired
have called them 'suburban by Ian MacKaye of Minor Threat,
terrorists' and 'politically correct a hard core punk band, in the 1980s.
terrorists'. Their association with MacKaye's song Straight Edge-
gangs is in many ways way off the written in memory of a friend who
mark - rather than dealing drugs died of a heroin overdose -
and doing drive-by shootings, encouraged young people to abstain
Straight Edgers adhere to a self- from drugs, alcohol and promiscuous
regulated lifestyle of no alcohol, no key factor in shaping the public sex.
drugs and no promiscuous sex. The image of the Straight Edge While it is not a gang, a religion or
symbol 'XXX' is believed to represent movement. But even those unfamiliar a cult, those who consider themselves
a resistance to these three common with the incident point to loud, hard- Straight Edge definitely feel as if they
vices. Many also claim to be core Straight Edge music and the belong to a group- the support
vegetarians or vegans, and sorne wild thrashing mosh pits at Straight Straight Edgers get from one another
don't drink caffeine. Edge shows as examples of violent helps them stay clean and keep
So why the bad rep? A highly behavior. Straight Edge carne out of their edge.

Marüuana growers hire ruraiQuebec stuaents

Genevieve Beauchemin, CTV, Canada "I know sorne guys who work
for marijuana growers. I've been
ome high school approached too, but I haven't
S students in rural
Quebec are being recruited
done it," said one student -
who has a more standard part-
for work as part-time time job.
marijuana pickers. They are Police say growers take over
being lured to pick the illicit patches of farmers' fields and
plants, often hidden in corn then intimidare the landowners
fields, by the growers who into silence. It's a big business
are often associated with in parts of Quebec. While
organized crime. police make constant seizures,
It often consumes two to they certainly aren't finding all
three days of their week - of it. The SOrété du Québec
causing them to skip school launched a major operation
in the process, said Claude Police seize cannabis plants. this week. Four hundred officers
Bernier, principal of a local high raided 250 fields and forests, arresting
school in the region southeast of 14-year-olds an all-terrain vehicle, a dozens of growers. "Last year we
Montreal. If they aren't picking, cellphone and pay them $25 per hour seized over 300,000 plants. So far
they're on guard keeping locals away in cash. The high pay is creating a we've seized 400,000 plants and the
from the crop. locallabour shortage in traditional year isn't over yet," said Franc_;ois
The mayor said the growers give student jobs like washing dishes Doré, a police spokesman.
 4LISTEN ~

6 CONTROVERSY
Ir Work in groups of four. Prepare a debate with
1

1 \
another group. Use expressions from Language
Bank20.
A 1 Compare and contrast the photos. How do you think
Sorne parents want to ban all tattoo and body
the people are feeling?
piercing parlours. A television station has arranged
2 How common is it for young people to binge drink in
a debate about tattoos and body piercings.
your country?
3 What are sorne problems associated with binge Group A: You are parents concerned about tattoos
drinking? and body piercings. Sorne questions you could ask.
4 Do young people act differently without older people • What happens when the tattoos and body
around? piercings aren't trendy anymore?
• Won't it be harder for people to find work later on
B Before you listen, decide what a trip out for young people when they have tattoos and piercings?
in an Ibiza holiday resort would include: • Don't people still associate tattoos with criminals?
• Swimming • What about the possibility of catching HIV or
• Responsible drinking hepatitis from dirty needles?
• Fun party games
Group B: You are professional tattooists and body
• Sightseeing
piercers. Sorne questions you could ask.
Check your answers after listening.
• Don't properly run tattoo parlours refuse to tattoo
C Listen to the audio clip and answer the questions. people under 18, or on the hands and face?
1 What is the theme of the cruise? • Don't people of all ages and walks of life have
2 What kind of music is going to be played? tattoos and body piercings these days?
3 Will food and drink be available on board? • Why can't we see tattoos asan expression of
4 What is the manager worried about? individuality and art?
S Are the reps really worried about what happens to • Doesn't the government regulate tattoo and body
the people who drink too much? piercing parlours? Don't they ensure high levels
of hygiene and proper sterilisation?
D You decide: Why do people drink alcohol? How do alcohol
and other drugs affect people's behaviour? Should we try
to curb drinking among young people? 1 PORTFOLIO WRITING
If so, how? If not, why not? A Write a report for the government (220-260 words)
on youth behaviour today. Include suggestions
5 TEAMWORK on how the government should try to encourage
Work in groups of three. Imagine you are local politicians good behaviour and discourage bad behaviour.
asked to create programmes to help young people in the B Write an email or letter (180-220 words) toa
community. Read the Teamwork Scenario. Discuss your teenage friend who needs advice about their
programmes with another group and decide how successful boyfriend or girlfriend. Think about how sensitive
you think these would be? people can feel about these relationships.

1~
A Work in pairs. Each one reads a differen t verse, plus the chorus. B After the presentation, find out whether
Analyse the lyrics and presen t it to your partn er. Sorne points other people agree with your analysis
to think about are: the speaker 1 narrator, the audience, the or not. Discuss why people create and
message(s), the situ ation. the types of emotion, any literal and listen to music? Are music lyrics poetry?
figurative meanings.

life for Rent

1 haven't ever really found a place that 1 call hom.e
1 never stick around quite long eno~gh to make It
1 a ologize that once again l'm not m lo.v~
Bu~ it's notas if 1 mind that your heart am t exactly
breaking
lt's ¡ust a thought, only a thought
Chorus:
lf my life is for rent and 1 don't learn to buy
Well 1 deserve nothing more than 1 get
Cos nothing 1 have is truly mine
Always thought that 1would love to live ~y the sea
To travel the world alone and live more simply
1 have no idea what's happened to that dream
Cos there's really nothing left here to stop me
lt's ¡ust a thought, only a thought
Chorus (repeat twice) , .
While my heart is a shiel~ and 1 wo~ t let It down
While 1 am so afraid to faii so 1won t even try
Well how can 1 say l'm alive
Chorus (repeat twice)
Nothing 1 have is truly mine
Nothing 1 have is truly mine
Nothing 1 have is truly mine
Words and m u sic b y O ido Armstrong and Rollo Armstrong

9 FURTHER DISCUSSION
Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases from this unit and Language
Banlio: 20 to develop and justify your argument.
A Do people behave differently at school, at work, at C What are the most impor tant lessons in life young
home or with friends? Is it possible to be all good people need to learn? Should they learn by trial and
or all bad in our behaviour? error, from their friends, from TV or somewhere else?
B Young people often experimen t with different ideas, D Does commercialising youth culture (for example,
alcohol, style and sex. Is it dangerous behaviour or MTV) make young people more or less likely to rebel?
just a part of growing up?

10 Your answer: ARE All TEENAGERS REBELS;J

Why do young people often find themselves in conflict with their parents and the older
generation ? Do young people respect older people? Is there any point to youth rebellion ?
 .. !) .. (}
l~~ ~.l~~~\Í ~ r ~--
As a fearless, naive Native of twenty-two, 1
strolled down the streets of a big, unfamiliar
cíty in the United States. lt being a warm
and sunny day, 1 used that as an excuse to tip
back a few cold ones. 1 walked straight intQ the first taverr
1 saw and sat down at the bar. As my eyes adjusted to the
dimly light place, a cold chíll carne over my entire body. A
realízation set in - 1 wasn't as fearless as 1 thought 1 was!
The place went dead sílent, as 1 looked at the reflection
in the dirty mirror behind the bar. 1 could see that everyon¡
This extract written by a Native American in the place was staríng at me wíth tíght, mean frowns on
from Canada on a visít to the United their faces.
States is very informal in style and Bíg deal, you say, people staríng at an unwelcome
contains many slang expressions. lnjun, so what's new? What íf 1 told you they were all
'black!' Just then a booming voice, that sounded líke ít wa:
comíng from the bottom of a hollow barrel, saíd: "That
stinks!"
1 READING 1 turned to my left to see an extremely large black man
A Read through the extract and answer: wíth a scowl on his face, poínting at my cígarette. Again h
1 Why was the writer scared? pointed and again he said, "That stínks!" But this time his
2 Who did the writer talk to? How did it make massive cheeks dímpled slightly, as he cracked a smile. lt
him feel? was only after seeing him smile, that 1 unclinch my own sel
3 Why did the experience make the writer of cheeks!
consider his own situation? "Oh, this? Ah, ah, it's ah, um a Canadian brand." 1
stuttered, my voice cracking with uncertainty and a líttle
B 1 What stereotypes about different groups are
fear. My uneasy feeling didn't go unnoticed by the big guy.
you aware of? Agaín he smiled, as he laughed, "Don't worry boy, 1 ain'a
2 Are stereotypes harmful or helpful? Why? goin'a bite you!" As unsure as 1was about the situation, 1
was stíll a smart ass at heart- 1 blurted out: "Bite me?
2 IDIOMS Hell, 1 was worried about being eaten!"
A Match these meanings with the idioms underlined Again his booming laugh fílled the room and it seemed
in the text: to J,lli1 everyone at ease, about my presence. The chatter 01
1 expressing a lack of concern voices in the room rose líke someone had magically turned
2 the environment where someone feels secure up the volume.
3 everyday existence, as opposed to an ideal state "Yo, cool! Where you from, boy? You'z sure in'a hell
4 to say something suddenly, usually without ain't from round here." He was right. 1 was a long way
thinking from my comfort zone. As 1 was walking around takíng in
S a person who makes sarcastic comments the sights of the bíg cíty, 1 had unwíttíngly walked into a
6 to make people comfortable part of town, better known by the locals, as the 'hood!'
"You know it's funny that you should say that; Where
B Complete the sentences using the idioms from 2A.
you from?" 1 went on to explain that when two Natives
Change the verb tense where necessary.
meet for the first time, they too, always say the same
1 The police officer ....... everyone ....... with
thing: "Hi, where ya from?"
her warm smile. As we sat and drank, our differences and the time just
2 That law was a good idea, but it will never seemed to melt away. All too soon, 1 had to excuse myself.
workin ....... . Standing up to leave, my new friend Glenn, also stood up
3 She is such a ........ She is always making fun and shook my hand good-bye. 1'11 never forget him, for a
of everything. number of reasons. First, his size was very impressive, his
4 When he started talking about religion, I felt arm was as bíg as my leg and his leg was as big as 1 was!
a bit outside m y ....... . Another thing that wíll last in my memory forever was
S The man suddenly ....... the answer. the look of sínceríty on hís face, as he said, "lt was níce
6 What's the ....... ?No one cares how you look meetin' ya. Y'all take care now!"
when you go camping.
 English speakers around the world often make use of
At that moment, it felt as if Glenn was the representative different grammar and spelling, which are referred to as
for the entire race of black people and we were all brothers non-standard English. 'Whazzup' is non-standard
under the same sun! 1went away feeling happy. That is, American English for 'What's happening?'.
until 1stepped out of that tavern into the harsh light of the
real world. A Iden tify five phrases with non-standard grammar.
No more than ten steps from the front door, 1 Give the standard English equivalent for each.
encountered two other African-Americans brothers. Stíll B Identify five words with non-standard spelling. Give
feeling the glow of Glenn's friendship, 1did nothing more the standard En glish equivalent for each.
than just nod my head in acknowledgment, as 1 was e Why are these forms used these rather than
passing by. That's when one of them threw his arms back standard grammar? What do you think of
and jutted out his chinas he spat: "What the-- -- you non-standard uses of your language?
lookin' at?"
lt was back! That same cold feeling of fear engulfed 4 PORTFOLIO WRITING
me, followed closely by loathing and hatred! At that A Summarise the extract in your own words (180-200
moment, that ignorant jerk was the representative of an words) without leaving out any important
entire race of people! 1 knew that what 1 was feeling wasn't information.
true, but it was stíll a struggle not to hate. B Creative writing: Imagine you were Big Glenn and
'Hate' is one of the two strongest emotions we humans had seen what happened outside the bar. Write a
have. At that moment in time, if 1 could've willed it, not story (2 20-250 words) from Big Glenn's point of
only him and his friend would've dropped dead right on the view about what happened next.
spot, so would've everyone he ever loved, and all of their e Stereotypes and ethnic groups. Answer the
dogs too! questions (100 words for each):
lt took me the rest of that day and most of the night 1 How might stereotypes affect Native
to stop the hateful thoughts running through my mind. Americans and African-Americans?
Every time 1 saw a person with dark skin 1 would curl my lip 2 What effect does misunderstanding or
and scowl at them. lt wasn't untill thought of big Glenn, miscommu nication have on the story?
and how níce he was, that 1 started to think more clearly. 3 How would this story ch ange if the characters
lt made me reflect on the way 1'd been treated in the had been from different ethnic groups?
past and how 1, as a Native, was looked upon. The way
sorne people would take one look at me and think; 5 INTERACTIVE TASK
"Aicoholíc, Welfare, Reservation! " Work in pairs. A chooses one of the comments below to
Líttle did they know (and those are the 'key' words, start talking and B asks questions to fmd out more
when you're talking about prejudíces), that 1 didn't live on about the situation, then discusses it with A. You should
a reservation or that l've owned my own business since 1 both use all the Lan guage Banks you have covered so far
was eighteen and 1 no longer drink, smoke or even chew and eliciting reponses (Language Bank 20). Switch roles
my fingernails! when you have talked about the first comment for four
Another thing it made me contemplate was: lf you're minutes.
an 'average, upper middle class, white person' - how would
you know how it feels to be an object of bigotry and I went for an interview yesterday and they've
ignorance? Furthermore, that said, how could that person offered me the job. The thing is that the other
use those 'feelings' as a tool to understand, recognize and people in the office are years older than me, so I
turn off prejudice? don't think it'll be much fun.
1 find it very worrisome, as a Native, to think that
stereotypical profiling could be happening here in Canada.
1'd hate to think, that just beca use of a few malcontent Did you see that horrible mm on TV last night? It
jerks, that sorne non-Native Canadians might look at was full of Hollywood clichés about almost every
Natives as objects of fear, loathing and with hatred! nationality - the Arabs, the Mexicans, the
Please remember - "Not all Natives are created equal!" French and so on. Why do they make films like
that?
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1 USE OF LANGUAGE: Preposilions

Complete the article with the right prepositions. See example (O).

In the last decade, the advertising world has moved material has even begun appearing (6) .............. .
far beyond the traditional ways (O) of attracting the walls of public toilets.
consumers (1) ................ catchy radio jingles or City governments are not above making similar
sponsored lV programmes. The corporate lago has deals (7) ............... make ends meet. A few daring
invaded areas previously considered off-limits to American mayors ha ve al so ente red (8) .............. .
advertisers. One example has been (2) .............. .. sponsorship contracts with US car manufacturers.
US universities. Once a sanctuary (3) .............. .. The car companies can advertise where they want,
commercialism, many universities and colleges have and the city gets a new fleet of lorries and cars.
signed exclusive contracts with giant soft-drinks While the issue of politicians making sponsorship
manufacturers to be the sol e vendar ( 4) .............. . deals (9) ............... companies might make so me
campus. Criticised (5) ................ students and uneasy, taxpayers seem to approve or,
teaching staff alike, education administrators have (10) ................ least, to rema in largely
emphasised the funds that accompany these deals. uninterested as long as it keeps taxes down.
In some places, officially-approved marketing

2 WRITING
A Senda spam email (180-220 words) to persuade people to buy a trip to Antarctica.
B Choose a product you like. Write a product information sheet (220-260 words) for the
company's website to make the product sound exciting.

3 SPEAKING STRATEGIES: Mapping the presentation

To lead the audience through your points logically, structure your presentation.
Use two of the structuring methods to map out a way to talk about these four points. Each
method may provide more than one option.

Points for the presentation on 1 Sorne methods for structuring presentations 1

food products Categorical: examples: circles, triangles, squares; red,

A (1688-1715) Benedictine monks green, blue; commodities (grapes, oranges, soybeans, rice)
produced first sparkling wines in Chronological: examples: past, present, future; by date
France's Champagne region. Compare 1 contrast: examples: + vs. -; us vs. them; opposites
B (1970) Brazil begins large-scale Confucius principie: examples: concentric circles; individual,
planting of soybeans. family, town, etc.
C (1565) Spaniards developed Geographical: examples: north, south, east, west
first orange graves in Florida. Hierarchical: examples: top, middle, bottom; cost of items
D ( 4000 BC) First evidence of Sequential: examples: first, secondly, thirdly 1 lastly 1 finally;
domesticated rice grown in historical dates; status of items; arder first in your country
Thailand's rice fields.

4 IDIOMS
Complete the sentences using the phrases in the box. What do these idioms mean?
a a blank cheque 1 Advertising counts on consumers jumping ........... .
b on the bandwagon 2 Companies are happy to give advertising agencies ........... if it will mean
e an arm and a leg more sales.
d seen dead 3 That new car costs ........... .
e round the dock 4 Most teenagers wouldn't be ........... wearing that!
S We've been working ........... to finish this new ad campaign.
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1 WORDPOWER
Rewrite these points as a presentation. Try to link the different art movements using
the signposting phrases in Language Bank 2.

The Renaissance (15th_16th cent.): Important The Baroque period (l6th_17rh cent.) :
artistic and ideological revival; mixed elements Artists trying to capture emotions and drama
of dassical style, scientific inquiry and seeking more realism in their art.
and Christian themes. Artists: Rubens, Rembrandt, Caravaggio.
Artists: Michelangelo, Da Vinci, RaphaeL ~--..~

Impressionism Oate 19th cent.): Art to convey subde feelings or

impressions; moved away from the idea that art represents actual things.
Artists: Monet, Renoir, Cezanne.

Expressionism (late 19th_eady 20th cent.): Surrealism (early 20th cent.): Influenced by
Direct communication of feelings, especially psychological works of Freud and Jung;
anxiety and despair in their work. . .......... art sought to explore the subconscious.
Artists: Van Gogh, Munch, Grosz, Dix, Beckmann. Artists: Breton, Dali, Man Ray.

2 USE OF lANGUAGE: Word lorms

Read the text and decide which form of the word (1-8) best fits each space.
An example is given: (O) think ----. thought
1 culture 2 mass 3 move 4 free S product 6 happy 7 sit 8 imagine

From 1900 to the start of World War II, Paris was a society for a life of (4) and self-expression.
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major focal point of artistic energy and (O) thought. As the American writer, Henry Miller, said of the
The city had been a major (1) hub in Europe
000000000000 (S) time that he spent in Paris: "1 have no
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for centuries, but in these decades, it received a money, no resources, no hopes. 1 am the
(2) flood of artists, writers, musicians and
000000 00 00 00 (6) man alive. Ayear ago, six months ago,
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intellectuals from across Europe and the US. It was 1 thought 1 was an artist. 1 no longer think about
the age of '-isms'. Artistic and political (3) 0000000000 00
it, 1 am." At all hours, one could find artists and
found a receptive audience here: Surrealism, writers (7) in Montmartre cafés socialising,
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Cubism, Dadaism, Symbolism, Communism, philosophising and debating the important issues
Existentialism. And it was the age of the Bohemian of the day, although it may be difficult to (8)
artist. Starving and poor, they shed the shackles of now.
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3 WRITING
A Creative writing: Write a diary entry (250 words) for an artist living in 1930s Paris.
Try to imagine a typical day for an artist back then.
B It took more than fifty years for jazz music to be thought of as high culture. Write a music review
(250 words) for a song ora piece of music you think will be a classic in fifty years' time.

4 IDIOMS
Complete the sentence using the phrases in the box. Change the verb forms and
possessive adjectives where necessary. What do these idioms mean?
a open mind 1 She's a ........... We expect big things from her in the future .
b be ahead of one's 2 I found the whole conve rsation went ...... What did he mean by 0000 •

time Existentialism?
e budding artist 3 Yo u often need to keep an when it comes to modern art.
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4 1 really think Picas so ...... 00.. •

d king's ransom
e over one's head
5 You would have to pay a oo .. oo.... if you want to buy that Matisse.
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1 USE OF LANGUAGE: Joining clauses

Read the text and find a word that best fits each space. An example (O) is given.
The story begins in 1990. (O) While on a train (7) ............ the marriage didn't work out, she
journey from Manchester to London, Joanne returned to Britain with a suitcase full of Harry Potter
Rowling found a compelling idea taking shape stories. To finish the manuscript, she went to cafés
in her mind. Most people now know (1) .......... .. to write (8) ............ her daughter slept. (9) .......... ..
this story is about a young boy called Harry, five years of dedicated work and countless rewrites,
(2) .. ... .. ..... was a wizard without knowing it. she finally found a publisher for Harry Potter and the
This spark of imagination would preve a Philosopher's Stone. Since then, the Harry Potter
life-changing event for Rowling, (3) ............ had titles have sold more than a quarter billion copies
begun writing at the age of six. (4) ............ the worldwide, (10) ............ has lead to her appearance
death of her mother, she moved to Portugal, on the Forbes Billionaires list. Her life now seems
(S) ............ she taught English. During this time, almost as much a fantasy as the characters in her
she married a Portuguese man, with (6) .......... .. books - from struggling lone parent to queen of the
she had her first child. publishing world.

2 WRITING
A Imagine you are J. K. Rowling. Write a letter or email (180-220 words) toa young
person who would like to become a writer, explaining what it is like to be a writer
including the satisfaction of being a writer and the sacrifices that have to be made.
B Imagine you are a motivational speaker. Write a short guide (220-260 words) to
motívate people to succeed. Try to use phrases from Language Banlí 3.

3 SPEAKING STRATEGIES: Gel rhetorical

Rhetorical questions are questions that you ask and answer yourself to add weight to your
argument. Complete the sentences using the correct response for each rhetorical question.
1 Who wouldn't like to make a lot of money? .... ..... The solution
is to pick a good career early on.
a I certainly hope not.
2 So, just how important is charisma? ......... if yo u want to be a
b I know I would.
politician, actor or business person.
e No, I don't think so,
3 Do yo u need to break the rules to succeed? ......... , but in sorne
d Some people can manage it
cases, you might need to bend them a little.
e To tell you the truth, it's the
4 Is it possible to have a successful career and a happy family
most important thing.
life? ... ...... , but I think it's very difficult for most of us.
f Well, welfare has its problems.
5 So, what's the solution? .. ...... . , but taking away benefits will
cause even more problems.
6 Is success all about luck? ......... I think it's too fatalistic to
think we can't change our own destiny.

4 IDIOMS
Complete the sentences using the phrases in the box. What do these idioms mean?

a control freak b movers and shakers e shark d stick-in-the-mud e down-to-earth f workaholic

1 Por all his vast wealth, he is really .... ...... He's very approachable.
2 She is a ......... , putting in 70 hours a week. Her goal is to become a senior manager by 3 5.
3 He's a real .......... He never lets his workers take any initiative on their own.
4 When she went into politics, she had the support of a lot of ......... , so she had a lot of power.
5 Don't be such a ........ . . You won't get anywhere with that kind of negative attitude.
6 Other barristers considered him a .......... He was ruthless in the courtroom.
 (SEE PAGES 20--23)

1 WORDPOWER
Replace the words in italics with words from the unit. Then use the
phrases in Language Bank 4 to modify these statements.

1 The gang in Raul's neighborhood scared him 4 Mitsuko's threatening behaviour became sobad
when they walked past him in the street. that the head teacher wanted to keep her out of
2 It is the role of parents to stop older children school.
from bullying younger ones in the family. 5 Sophia felt she was weak and couldn't do
3 The teacher seemed to place the fault on the anything because her father shouted at her
victim rather than the bully. all the time.

2 USE OF LANGUAGE: Word lorms

Read the text and decide which form of the word (1-8) best fits each space.
An example is given: (O) big __.. bigger.

(0) big 1 hide 3 call 5 act 7 psychology

2 secret 4 understand 6 relate 8 public

Are girls (O) bigger bullies than boys? According to stronger needs for social bonding. The (5) ........... .
new research, girls might just be the great of these 'alpha' girls take the form of depriving
(1) ............ tormentors. While boys tend to bully targeted girls of these (6) ............. Whether it's
in open and physical ways, girls tend to participate sending a text message to a group of girls so they all
in more (2) ............ ways, which the researchers turn and laugh at the victim or spreading rumours
ha ve taken to (3) ............ 'relational aggression'. that socially isolates the victim, the bullies act in ways
This goes beyond the tendency of girls to form which can easily be denied if they are confronted by
cliques and gossip about others. grown-ups. The result is (7) ............ stress that
Although bullying can become physical abuse, goes almost unchecked. This is believed to be behind
it more often appears as mental abuse. Key to a number of highly (8) ............ te en suicides in
( 4) ........... this phenomenon is that girls ha ve much Ca nada, the United S tates and other countries.

3 WRITING
A Imagine you have been bullied. Write a letter or email (180-220 words) toa friend
about the experience.
B You are the head of a company. Write a report (220-260 words) to managers on
how to prevent bullying and how to deal with cases of bullying in the workplace.

4 IDIOMS
Complete the sentences using the verbs in the box. Change the verb tense
where necessary. What do these idioms mean?

a cross b drive e fight d flog e go f play

1 Sandra .................... into her bully's hands by mentioning her problems at home.
2 1 wouldn't .................... swords with him, if I were yo u.
3 Maybe I'm .................... a dead horse, but you have to do something about bullying in this school.
4 She was nearly .................... over the edge by students picking on her.
5 Alexander's parents .................... to great lengths to get the bully excluded from school.
6 The bully was really surprised when his victim decided to .................... it out.
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1 WORDPOWER
A Replace the adjectives in these sentences with more vivid adjectives from Language Bank 5.
B Write a sentence suggesting you'd like to huy or wouldn't like to huy the item. Use the
Language Bank 5 phrases for expressing ideas tentatively.
1 That Alvar Aalto glass vase is really nice. 4 Very smalllaptops are useless for everyday
(You'd like to huy it.) use........... (You don't want huy it.)
2 That car design is so unoriginal. .......... S I think this table design is very new and useful.
(You don't want huy it.) .. ........ (You'd like to huy it.)
3 I think that designer dress is pretty good ......... .. 6 This gold watch is too bright forme . .... :.....
(You'd like to huy it.) (You don't want huy it.)

2 WRITING
A Imagine you work for a charity. Write a letter or email (180-220 words) to your favourite celebrity
asking them if they would like to donate clothes, time or money to your cause.
B You work for a company that designs self-assembly furniture. Write an information sheet with
instructions (180-220 words) for customers on how to put together a cupboard that has two doors and
two shelves inside.
C You want to enter a contest to be the host of a new fashion or music TV program. Write a competition
entry (180-220 words) as a letter to the judges to convince them to pick you.

3 SPEAKING STRATEGIES: De-emphasising

You can soften statements to make them seem less emphatic or strong by adding certain words and
phrases. Complete the text with the words and phrases from the box. An example (O) is given.
Note: Three of the words and phrases are synonyms that can be used interchangeably.

a a little bit Dave You're not (O) actually thinking about buying that, are you?
Rick Why? What's wrong with it? I thought it was (1) ......... cool. Didn't David
b a bit
Beckham wear (2) ......... the same thing on TV?
e aetually Dave But it's a leather kilt! You can't buy that!
d all in all Rick Oh sure. Coming from the guy who owns a pair of red trousers, that is
e minor (3) ......... outrageous.
f more or less Dave Firstly, you're not even (4) ......... Scottish.
Rick Not true. My uncle has a Scottish girlfriend.
9 pretty Dave Secondly, it's made of leather. Won't your vegan girlfriend find that
h probably (S) ......... tasteless?
quite Rick That's only a (6) ......... problem. She hasn't found my leather Armani jacket yet.
j rather Dave Thirdly. it (7) ......... costs what you earn in a week.
k sometimes Rick (8) ......... , it stilllooks (9) ......... good, don't you think?
Dave (10) ......... , you're really hopeless.

4 IDIOMS
Complete the sentences using the verbs in the box. Change the verb tense where necessary.
What do these idioms mean?
a empty existence 1 I couldn't care less about ........... I am happy with what I have.
b keeping up with the Joneses 2 David Beckham has been a bit of a .......... in men 's fashion.
e paya pretty penny 3 Many people try to find happiness through material possessions,
d trendsetter but it's an .......... .
e upmarket 4 I bet he .......... for those designer cufflinks.
5 Our boutique is for a more .......... clientele. We sell only Italian
designer goods.
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1 WORDPOWER
Replace the words in italics with words and phrases from the unit. Then use the phrases
in Language Bank 6 to express reservations about these statements.

1 I think the opposition party is heading for another overwhelming win in the polls.
2 The Russian team will easily win in this competition.
3 I don 't think you can expectfair play between rivals.
4 The Australian swimmer was the one expected to win.
S Any competition leads toa close teamfeeling.
6 The game show proved to be an easy victory for her.
SERVICIO
DE DO<T:\1ENTACIÓN

2 USE OF LANGUAGE: The passive

Rewrite the underlined parts of the article using the passive voice. Change the subject and
object as necessary.

Movie star now turned politician, Arnold week behind bars for his efforts. On leaving the
Schwarzenegger told his parents at the age of 13, army, (6) Arnold would enter and win Mr Europe,
"1 want to be the best-built man in the world". (1) the Best Built Man in Europe and the International
They thouqht he was a little crazy, but the following Powerlifting Championship. By this point, he was
year Arnold began his training with Kurt Marnul, a working out four to six hours a day. That same
former Mr. Austria. By 17, Arnold had begun to year, Arnold entered the Mr. Universe contest.
compete actively. Like all Austrian men, (2) he had Surprisingly, he lost to Chet Yorton (Mr. America),
to do a year's military service in the Austrian army. but it gave him the motivation to work harder
Unfortunately, (3) his commandinq officer would for the following year. This time, (7) Arnold would
not qive him permission to leave the base to dominate the event. Following his triumph, he
compete in bodybuilding contests. ( 4) This did not went on to win Mr. Universe four more times.
deter Arnold however. He sneaked out of camp to (8) He would cap this by winning the biggest
compete in the Mr. Junior Western Europe. (5) event in bodybuilding, Mr. Olympia, a record
Althouqh he won the contest, he had to spend a seven times.

3 WRITING
A Creative writing: Imagine you are a drug-testing official for the International
Olympic Committee. Write a press release (220-260 words) about an athlete who
has tested positive for a banned substance.
8 Creative writing: Imagine you are a sports reporter. Write a compelling account
of a sports event (220-260 words), so the readers feel as if they are present at
the event.

4 IDIOMS
Match the beginning of the sentences with the endings. What do these idioms mean?

1 Winning is ... a a runfor their money.

2 If yo u want to win, ... b a sporting chance, but he stilllost.
3 I gave my kid brother. .. e they threw in the towel and conceded the game.
4 We gave them ... d you have to play the game.
S With two players short, it was ... e the name of the game.
6 Losing badly, ... f a whole new ballgame now.
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1 USE OF LANGUAGE: Transitiva and Intransitiva varbs

Read the text and choose a transitive or intransitive verb that best fits each space.
Use Language Bank 7 to help you. An example (O) is given.

China is the new economic dynamo in the world. In consumption of steel to ( 4) ................. by 90%
2005, the Asian giant averaged an official growth in 2003 alone. This growth has helped other
rate of 9.9% per year. The Economist believes that Asian countries as well. Between 1999 and 2003,
the figure should actually be (O) increased by at Singapore's exports to China and Hong Kong
least 3%. So what has driven this amazing growth? (5) ................. by $14.3 billion, while Thailand's
Firstly, there is the demand for cheap labour by exports (6) ................. by $8 billion. Not all
foreign multinationals. Foreign investment countries, however, welcome China's growth. In
(1) ................. steadily through the 1990s, Mexico, the number of manufacturing plants has
totalling more than $270 billion to date. However, (7) ................. by about three hundred, as many
it seems to be (2) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . in recent years. manufacturers have moved production to China.
Secondly, by promoting free enterprise and a It's not clear whether China can continue to
revamp of Shanghai and other coastal cities, the manage this rate of growth whie trying to
Communist Party leaders ha ve (3) ................ . (8) ................. the predicted rise in inflation over
construction in China dramatically. China's demand the coming years.
for raw materials is staggering. It caused the world

2 WRITING
A Write an article (250 words) for a local newspaper on how to create more jobs for your community.
B Write a business email (180-220 words) toan investor. Explain that your business is making large
profits but it now needs more investment to make it grow.

3 SPEAKING STRATEGIES: Discussing graphs

When using graphs, tables and charts for presentations, use specific phrases to point out important items.
Complete the text using the verbs from the box. Change the verb form where necessary.

a draw b focus e show d look e see

As you can (1) ............. he re in the first graph, Going to the next graph, I'd like to (3) ............ your
the rise in unemployment has meant people are attention to the third quarter of this year. As the
saving more. When people are saving, they are graph (4) ............ , we had decreased our production
not spending money. If yo u now (2) .............. . levels to match falling domestic sales. However, I'd
at graph number two, domestic sales have like to (5) ............ your attention on the forecast for
decreased dramatically during this period. next year. We expect sorne growth in sales and to be
And obviously, this has affected our profits. back into full production midway through the year.

4 IDIOMS
Complete the sentences using the phrases in the box. What do these idioms mean?
1 The man trading in cut-price brand-name perfumes joked, "They
a cracks in the relationship fell off ........... ."
b the back of a lorry 2 The EU is .. .. ....... a new resolution to lower farm subsidies.
e a windfall 3 There are a number of ...... ..... between the EU and the US over trade.
d the driving force behind 4 Many of the world's poor are caught in .. .......... They have no
e the poverty trap way out.
f the red 5 Most coffee farmers have been in ........... since the coffee market
collapsed.
6 She was lucky, she had ........... when her shares went up in valu e.
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1 WORDPOWER
A Try to link the sentences using the signposting words in Language Bank 8.

The developing world presents a serious challenge Brazilians experience. (3) ................. , in India,
for the environmental movement. (1) ................ . there are plans to build a giant dam across the
it may be easy to demand that developing countries Narmada River to aid industrial development, despite
follow the environmental line of developed countries, the protests of villagers and environmentalists.
for many developing countries alleviating poverty ( 4) .. ............... the times are changing. Activists
comes first. (2) ................. , industrial growth that across the developing world are becoming more
leads to job creation may sometimes override vocal about sustainable development - the idea that
issues such as pollution or loss of biodiversity. industry can co-exist with and even benefit the
Take Brazil, where the government is concerned environment. (5) ................. , we can see this
about preserving the Amazon rainforest, but must increased awareness with the rise of Green parties
balance this against the poverty that many landless in places like Bangladesh.

2 USE OF LANGUAGE: Verbs and prepositions

Complete the article about another possible threat to life on Earth, using the right
preposition for each verb. Use only one word in each space. An example (O) is given.

GEOMAGNETIC REVERSAL
While most people are aware (O) of the Earth's complete. Without this 'interna! engine', the magnetic
strong magnetic field - ships, birds and whales field will tail (7) ........... .
use this field to navigate - fewer people seem Scientists are concerned for two reasons. To begin
(1) ........... know why the field exists. The Earth's (8) ........... , the magnetic field prevents lethal solar
core consists (2) ........... a so lid metal core, radiation (9) ........... flooding the planet's surface.
surrounded (3) ........... a molten liquid outer Secondly, the Earth seems to be gearing (10) .......... .
core. As the solid inner core rotates, it generates for another long overdue reversa!. Scientists have
a powerful electric charge, which (4) ........... turn calculated that the last reversa! of the Earth's magnetic
creates our planet's magnetic field. Periodically, poles came (11) ........... 600,000 years ago. The
(5) ........... a geomagnetic reversa!, this inner strength of the Earth's magnetic field appears to be
core stops and changes direction - a process decreasing (12) ........... 5 per cent every hundred
that can take (6) ........... to 7,000 years to years.

3 WRITING
A Write an article for a popular science magazine (220-250 words) about what people
can expect the world to be like in 2050.
B Creative writing: Write a fictional description (220-260 words) about a new space
colony that is. in perfect balance with its environment. Imagine you are a settler who
has just arrived there.

4 IDIOMS
Match the beginning of the sentences with the endings. What do these idioms mean?
1 Freak weather patterns are just the tip of ... a a new leafby investing in renewable energy.
2 Sorne oil companies have turned over ... b hope for the environment.
3 Genetically modifying viruses is a recipe for ... e the grain by saying the Kyoto Protocol was
4 Bjorn Lomborg certainly went ag~inst... not necessary.
S So, El Niño makes it rain in Europe? d disaster, given how easily they might spread.
Wow, it's such ... e the iceberg with global warming.
6 I think there is still at least a ray of. .. f a small world!
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1 USE OF LANGUAGE: Word forms

Read the text and decide which form of the word {1-5) best fits each space. An example is given:
(O) dictate --.- dictatorship.

1 leave 2 nation 3 immune 4 democracy 5 assassin

Independence does not always immediately bring 13 per cent. Despite being ( 4) ................. elected
the benefits that people hope for. From 1934 to in 1984, the Sandinistas were Marxist-Leninist, an
1979, General Somoza and his sons ruled Nicaragua ideology which the US could not accept. The US
as a (O) dictatorship, amassing huge wealth, while began secretly training and funding former Somoza
(1) ................. m ueh of Nicaragua's population in security forces, the 'Contras'. These 'freedom
poverty. When an uprising led by an opposition fighters', as the US media called them, carried out
group, the Sandinistas, overthrew the regime, the terrorist acts like bombings and (5) ................. .
Sandinistas quickly (2) ................. the property of With the Contra War and the United States trade
the Somozas and their supporters. With that money, embargo from 1985 to 1990, the Nicaraguan
they eliminated polio through an (3) ................ . government could no longer fund its social
programme, reduced infant mortality by 66 per cent, projects. The Nicaraguans voted the Sandinistas
and lowered illiteracy rates from 50 per cent to out of office in 1990.

2 WRITING
A Write an article (220-250 words) about how people often take their independence for granted. Discuss
how life would be different without mobility, or sight, hearing or other senses.
B Creative writing: write a story (220-250 words) about your town 1 city becoming an independent
country. Discuss aspects like relationships with neighbouring countries, acceptance in the world
community and the economy.

3 SPEAKING STRATEGIES: Using the active and uassive voices

In presentations, we use the active voice to be more informal and direct, to convince people and build
rapport. The passive voice is more formal and impersonal , and is often used to distance ourselves personally
from issues or arguments. Give the missing active or passive voice for each of the following. You may need
to add an appropriate subject. Check with Language Bank 6.

Active Passive
Parents should not force their children to 1
leave home.
2 Up till now responsibility for transport and road
building has been taken by the central government.
Scottish Nationalists believe that Scotland 3
would be better off as an independent country.
4 It is said that politicians demand independence
only to gain more power.
We should promote environmentalism with 5
development in the developing world.

4 IDIOMS
Complete the sentences using the phrases in the box. What do these idioms mean?
a a close-knit family 1 1 He finally reached .............. . It was time to leave home.
b an eye-opener 2 It was .............. , living on her own for the frrst time.
e a golden opportunity 3 Canada had .............. on 1 July, 1867; it officially became a country.
d a turning point 4 It was .............. to settle the land dispute between the countries.
e a red-letter day 5 They were such .............. , so it was hard having their daughter live so far away.
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1 WORDPOWER
A Using Language Bank 10, add intensifiers to each statement.
B Write a sentence challenging each statement.

1 Everyone I know agrees with me, we need to 4 It's wrong that people have to pay inheritance
restrict immigration. tax. It's against the right to own property.

2 It goes against our country's beliefs to limit S I disagree, criminals don't deserve any rights.
freedom of speech.

6 It is important to have people from a variety of

3 I think the police should have unlimited power
backgrounds as candidates for political office.
to stop terrorists.

2 USE OF lANGUAGE: Articles

Read the text and choose the article (a, an, the or -) that best fits each space. An example (O) is given.

The right to privacy has become (O) an information, (7) ............ user wouldn't ha ve to
increasingly important issue since the internet has re-type it every time they visited the same
become so widely used. In (1) ............ past, it websites. And webservers could customise their
was often difficult to trae k (2) ............ person's online material for each user. Over time, however,
movements or contacts without sorne specialised online marketers caught on to the idea that by
knowledge in (3) ............ private investigation. tracking where (8) ............ individual user had
Now, when you visit many websites they gone on the internet, marketers could develop
automatically place ( 4) ............ cookies on your (9) ............ detailed profile of that person. This
computer. Cookies were originally intended to profile could then be used to target the people
make surfing (5) ............ internet easier for users interested in a certain company's products. While
and websites alike, since cookies are able to store this seems largely harmless, security experts point
small amounts of data, enough to show any web to the fact that new versions of web browsers have
pages that were opened, passwords used or credit often had bugs that could make this information
card information given. available to someone accessing the computer
(6) ............ idea was that by storing this illegally when it is (10) ............ online.

3 WRITING
A Write a letter (180-210 words) to your local politician asking for the voting age to be lowered to 16.
B Creative writing: Write a brief summary (220-2SO words) for a travel book about your country's
government and individual rights.

4 IDIOMS
Compl~te the sentences using the phrases in the box. What do these idioms mean?

a dock 1 Simon made the mistake of criticising free speech publicly! It's a sacred .......... .
b cow 2 She won't get a fair trial there. It's a .......... court.
e eye to eye 3 We're good friends, but we don't see .......... on sorne issues.
d faceto face 4 Stop sitting on the .......... ! You're either with us or against us.
e fence S Sorne conservative groups would like to put the .......... back on women's rights.
f kangaroo 6 It's hard tobe against euthanasia when you come .......... with patients in so
muchpain.
1 WORDPOWER
Use the phrases for evaluating different standpoints in Language Bank 11 to begin these
statements. Then use the tentative expressions to respond to these different standpoints.

1 Regional conflicts have often been a threat 5 All elections should be monitored by
to stability in the world. international observers.

2 1 am optimistic that the world will always send 6 Civilians should never be caught up in wars.
money and help after natural djsasters.

7 Peaceful protest is the best way to change things.

3 Peace comes from understanding others;
globalisation will help increase both.

8 Political corruption nearly always leads to a

4 The UN needs forces for peace-making as well financia! crisis.
as for peace-keeping.

2 WRITING
A Imagine you are a soldier on peace-keeping duty in another country.
Write an email (180-220 words) to your family about your experiences there.
B Summarise the Chávez, Seeking Foreign Allies, Spends Billions article from Unit 11,
page 51 (220-260 words).

3 SPEAKING STRATEGIES: The power of three

You can create a lot of emphasis by grouping words or ideas together in threes.
Match the beginnings of the sentences with the endings on the right. Practise
saying these sentences aloud.

1 1 am optimistic that we will see a by ignorance, by arrogance and by greed.

2 Terrorism salves nothing. It's b by war, by famine and by disease.
3 The country was devastated e immoral, inhuman and unproductive.
4 There are conflicts everywhere: d equality, peace and understanding in the world.
5 War is caused e from the EU, from the US and from Russia.
6 The peace process got a boost f in Asia, in Africa, in South America.

4 IDIOMS
Complete the sentences using the phrases in the box. What do these idioms mean?
a build b explore e pick d reopen e bury

1 The two countries have decided to .............. the hatchet.

2 We hope to .............. bridges between the warring factions.
3 The trade dispute .............. old wounds between the former military rivals.
4 In the wake of the earthquake, the survivors tried to .............. up the pieces.
5 The UN .............. every avenue to resolve the crisis.
1 WORDPOWER
SERVICIO
Replace the words in italics with words or phrases from the unit. Use the expressions
DE DOCT:\1E~TACIÓ
in Language Bank 12 to deduce something about these sentences.

1 I used the Google search engine for all my research info.

2 Korean high-speed internet is so good, you can watch TV online.
3 A lot of people don't consider using the internet to get music without paying is a criminal activity.
4 Many companies produce special software to protect computer networks
against people who want to access these systems illegally.
S Places where you talk online in real time can be fun, but also a bit risky.
6 In my spare time I spend hours Iooking at websites on the internet.

2 USE OF lANGUAGE: Uncountable nouns

Fill in the missing blank spaces with the correct uncountable nouns
from Language Bank 12. An example (O) has been given.

A growing amount of (O) traffíc on the internet is spam filters keeping out some spam. So what else
now caused by spam. Some recent (1) ....... .. can be done? Well, there was plenty of (6) .........
suggests that spam accounts for over 40 per cent of about the news that a lot of (7) ......... is on the
all emails globally. If you consider that annually each way and spam will be soon be history. Although
employee receives about 2,100 junk emails and each several solutions are being explored, a lot of
takes about 6 seconds to delete, you can understand (8) ......... and hope is being placed on exploring
just how much (2) ......... is lost. In the same way, the idea which gives each email an identifiable
if corporate servers need to hold that much extra 'postage' stamp. If the email is returned as spam,
email, this means companies are buying a lot of the sender will have to pay a few cents for postage.
extra (3) ......... just to store a lot of useless A lot of returned (9) ......... , say ten mi Ilion, would
(4) ........... There has been some (S) ......... , with indeed make spamming very expensive.

3 WRITING
A Write an email (180-220 words) toa friend about your first internet experience. What
did you use it for - something you've done before or sorne completely new activity?
B Creative writing: Write a concept outline for a new video game {220-2SO words).
Include suggestions for the plot, characters and settings.
C Write an email as a competition entry (180-220 words) for a new contest: "My internet."
Describe your own experience and discuss how the internet has changed your life.

4 IDIOMS
Fill in the missing word in the sentences. What do these idioms mean?

a sparks 1 When I opened the file with the virus in it, my computer went .......... .
b scratch 2 The city-wide power cut brought all internet activity to a .......... for
e unknown quantity twohours.
d haywire 3 That hacker was a lone ........... Police believe he acted alone. ,
e wolf 4 .......... fly when they start discussing the future of the interne t.
f standstill S All the course work I did on the computer was lost, so I had to start from

6 This new software is a bit of an ..........

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1 WORDPOWER
Replace the words in italics with colloquialisms from Language Bank 13.
Then try to respond to each statement using the implying phrases.
1 All these reality shows on television are really 4 Did you see that television programme about
stupid. that bank manager who stole a million pounds?

2 1 read in the paper that train fares are going up S Are you still interested in going to see that film
by 10 per cent. They're going to be really tonight?
expensive.
6 It's such a media stereotype! Not everyone from
3 1 heard there was more hooliganism at the there is rich.
football match last tonight.

2 WRITING
A Write an article (220-250 words) for a political e-zine on an issue that everyone is talking
about at the moment. Try to give it a strong right-wing or left-wing bias.
B Creative writing: Write a report (220-250 words) on the press in your country.

3 SPEAKING STRATEGIES: Use sorne quotes

You can make your presentation much livelier for your listeners by using a famous or
interesting quote. Match the quotes with the correct transition phrases.

1 Prize-winning journalist Ellen Goodman notes, a You might say that this is the basis of
"In journalism, there h as always been a tension press freedom
between getting it frrst and getting it right."
2 "1 may not agree with what you say, but 1 will b Let's look then at how one media owner
defend to the death your right to say it." could influence the way news is reported.
3 1 would like to begin with a quote: e And it's true, journalists must not be
'Knowledge is power'. afraid to ask those awkward questions.
4 Someone once said: "There aren't any d What she says is true, being the frrst to
embarrassing questions- only embarrassing report a story is almost as important as
answers." getting the facts straight.
5 "Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to e This is a good starting point for discussing
those who own one." how informed people make informed
decisions.

4 IDIOMS
Complete the sentences using the words in the box. Change the verb
tense where needed. What do these idioms mean?

a mili 1 You h ave to have a thick ................ to be a politician.

b skin 2 Journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein were the first to break the ................ on
e story Watergate in 1972.
d tongue 3 That TV presenter has a very sharp ................ . Don't get on his bad sidel
e box 4 We saw the story on the ................ last night.
5 We heard through the rumour ................ that those two are getting married.

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1 WORDPOWER
Use the expressions in Language Bank 14 to soften these statements.
Then, try to respond to each using the idiomatic expressions.
1 I disagree with you about Eminem. 5 We'll only play if she coaches the team.

2 Parents expect celebrities to be unreasonably 6 When I was growing up my hero was

responsible. Spider-man.

3 I think a teenager's friends are their most 7 Most people were shocked by the arrest of
important role models. the star.

4 I have always looked up to my father. 8 She inspired me to become a doctor.

2 USE OF lANGUAGE: Joining clauses

Read the text and find the word that best fits each space. An example (O) is given.
In the world of sport, there is often a stark important to examine (3) ............ the role of
contrast between image and reality. Athletes are sportspeople is in society. Many people ( 4) ........... .
expected to be perfect role models to the young, never have the chance to compete at such high levels
(O) but at the same time they are still human. place their hopes and expectations on the success of
They make mistakes- a fact (1) ............ is their idols. In a sense, the sports personalities
perhaps too readily exploited by the media. This become extensions of the fans' egos. (S) ........... .
naturally leads to the question of why we expect they win, their fans win and vice versa.
such high standards of behaviour from sports And yet, it is the pay cheque (6) ............ holds
personalities. the players accountable. Professional sport exists
So me might say (2) ............ they should be (7) ............ loyal fans bu y the tickets and
paid well as an incentive to excel in their sport, merchandise. However, the fact remains (8) ........... .
and their private life is their own business; athletes who abuse their image and their fans'
however, this is only part of the picture. It is expectations do so at their own peril.

3 WRITING
A Write a personalletter {180-210 words) toa role model who inspired you as a child.
B Creative writing: Write an outline of a play (220-250 words) about your hero.
Include suggestions for the plot, characters and settings.

4 IDIOMS
Match the beginning of the sentences with the endings. What do these idioms mean?
1 Sorne parents still see their teenage children as a guts in saving the drowning woman.
2 Many young people take ... b good hands.
3 He showed a lot of... e her wing.
4 Don't worry. They are in ... d good books.
5 They want to stay in their teacher's ... e their cue from famous sports personalities.
6 She was kind enough to take me under. .. f babes in arms.
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Unit
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1 WORDPOWER
Use Language Bank 15 to answer these questions using the conditional tense.
Example: How do you like your coffee? (zero conditional)
If I drink coffee, I take milk and sugar.

1 Who do you go to for advice? (zero) S How do your parents react if you arrive late? (zero)
If I ..................................................................... . If I ...........................................................................
2 Can you ask your mother to visit me? (first) 6 What's the secret of a happy family? (first)
If I .................................................................... .. If I ...........................................................................
3 What would your family do if you won the 7 If you were a divorced father, what contact would
lottery? (second) you try to have with your kids? (second)
If I ..................................................................... . If I ...........................................................................
4 If it had been you in that embarrassing 8 If you had known ten years ago what you know now,
situation, what would you have done? (third) how might you have changed your life? (third)
If I ..................................................................... . If I .......................................................................... .

2 WRITING
A Imagine a relative you haven't heard from for years has just sent you an email. Write
back (180-210 words) giving news of what has been happening in your family.
B Creative writing: Write a description of a day in the life (220-2SO words) of one of your
descendants in the year 3000. Try to describe what families will be like then.

3 SPEAKING STRATEGIES: Emphasising a point

When you are speaking, you can emphasise a point by stressing modal verbs or negatives.
Complete the text using the words in the box. An example (O) is given.
a do believe d should matter g do place
b do not e would argue h never expect
e is not f do function should not

While I (O) do believe that families are It's just that families (5) ........... be made to feel
changing, I (1) ........... think it is necessarily a weird or different if they don't fit that pattern. Plenty
bad thing. It's funny that while we (2) ......... .. of single-parent families (6) ........... very well. In
people to be identical, we (3) ........... these fact, I (7) ........... that in so me cases they m ay even
expectations on families. That (4) ........... to work better than a number of two-parent families.
say that there is anything wrong with aiming for Besides, the only thing that (8) ........... is whether
the 'Mum, Dad and 2.1 kids' kind of family. children are raised in a loving environment.

4 IDIOMS
Match the comments with the replies. What do the idioms mean?
Comments Replies
1 Roger became a lawyer just like his father. a Yes, he's such afamily man.
2 She will never give evidence against her brother. b So he's the black sheep of the family?
3 Arthur's mother is always spoiling him. e He's a real mummy's boy, isn't he?
4 He always puts his family before his work. d Oh, so she's got herself a ready-madefamily.
S Monica just married a divorced man with three kids. e He's a chip off the old block.
6 Stuart has had run-ins with the police. f Blood is thicker than water.
1 WORDPOWER
Put these steps for attending a university into a logical order, using the sequencing words in
Language Bank 16 to link them. Start with:

I'd put 'start saving money early for tuition fees and accommodation and living expenses' ftrst.

• Register for classes • See an advisor to discuss which classes you

• Apply for accommodation if the university is should take
away from where you live • Send a completed application form to
• Visit or look at web pages of universities the university
• Apply for a loan and scholarships • Gather information about different universities

2 USE OF lANGUAGE: Gerund and infinitive

Complete the text with the correct gerund (example: doing) or infinitive (example: todo)
using the verbs 1-10 in the box. Here is an example: (O) increase ----. increasing.
(O) increase 1 lead 3 pay S be excluded 7 end up 9 decide
2 continue 4 raise 6 learn 8 ensure 10 live

The cost of going to university seems to be Scandinavia is university education fully paid for by
(O) increasing around the world. While the United the government. Elsewhere, students who want
States tends (1) ............ the way with Ivy League (6) ............ have to contribute towards tuition fees.
colleges charging tuition fees clase to $30,000 a So are we likely (7) ............ with universities
year, other countries are following. British students being only for the few who can afford it? Not
interested in (2) ............ anta higher education necessarily, many politicians are interested in
may expect (3) ............ f3,000 or more a year. (8) ............ that access to education should be
And it may just be a sign of things to come. Some based on merit, not just ability to pay. The problem
top UK universities have talked about is how (9) ............ where limited government
(4) ............ tuition fees to three times this level. funds go. With pensions and healthcare costing more
Many students are worried that this will create a and more, today's generation of students may have
two-level system, with poorer students (5) .......... .. to learn (10) ............ without state help for
from the best universities. Only in a few places like university education.

3 WRITING
A Creative writing: Write a diary entry (220-250 words) for a cadet on board the tall ship
Danmark. Describe the daily life on the ship, including something about the people, the
work and other aspects like weather conditions.
B Write an essay (220-250 words) about the importance of textbooks that reflect the
different points of view of everyone in society. Use science and history textbooks as
examples. Decide who should write the textbooks.

4 IDIOMS 1
Complete the sentences using the verbs in the box. Change the verb tense where needed. What
do these idioms mean?
a broaden 1 Our teacher was great. She always let us ............. our minds.
b ha ve 2 John felt that the exchange programme in Italy really ............. his mind.
e pass 3 It was easy for Debbie to ............. up another language.
d pick 4 Our teacher ............. the bar high. We always felt we could do better.
e set 5 Kim was always forgetting his lines in drama class. He ............. a memory like a sieve.
f speak 6 Janet ............. the test withflying colours.
1 WORDPOWER
Join the sentences on the left with the sentences on the right using the phrases for developing
an argument in Language Bank 17. An example (O) is given.

O Thriving colonies of bacteria have a ... they would be ideal to help rid
been found in the freezing climate landfill sites of toxic polyvinyl
of Antarctica. chloride.
1 Using stem cells, geneticists have b ...a manned mission to Mars could
grown miniature human kidneys only succeed if water exists on the
inside mice. planet.
2 Belgian researchers have discovered · It follows logically e .. .in the future people might grow
a strain of bacteria that will then that... their own organs instead of waiting
eat chlorine. for a transplarit.
3 It costs €20,000 to send just one d ... they would make an ideal
litre of water into space. pollution-free substitute for the
4 Hydrogen fuel cells produce internal combustion engine.
electricity, pure water and heat. e ... they could also survive in the
cold, dry conditions of Mars.

2 WRITING
A Write an article (220-260 words) for a science magazine on the effects of one scientific development
over the last 2 S years.
B Write a report (220-260 words) to the editor of a local newspaper saying whether you support or reject
the current developments in genetics and explaining why.

3 SPEAKING STRATEGIES: Kev words

Good presenters speak to their audience; they don't read to them. This means memorising and
practising the presentation. To help them remember, they use justa few key words or phrases (written
on cards).
Summarise each of these sentences in a maximum of three key words. An example (O) is given.
O In 1989, high/y respected chemists Ffeischmann 3 Many think the idea merits further study.
and Pons shocked the world with the claim that Numerous university laboratories and
they had discovered cold fusion. - Cold fusion independent scientists are continuing the
1 Fleischmann and Pons claimed electricity passing research.
through a palladium electrode immersed in heavy 4 Over 300 scientific papers have been written
water caused excess heat unexplainable by on the subject and there is even an annual
chemical reactions alone. It must therefore be a conference on cold fusion.
nuclear reaction. 5 Studies have found excess amounts of heat,
2 The researchers announced their results to the media tritium, helium and neutrons which researchers
without first publishing their findings in a scientific claim is consistent with nuclear reactions.
journal. Later, duplicating the experiment proved 6 Although improvements to the process continue,
difficult, and it was largely dismissed as a hoax. it is still difficult to get consistent reactions.

4 IDIOMS
Fill in the blanks with the correct noun to complete the idiom.
a brains 1 He has broken new ............. with his malaria research.
b cornerstone 2 Donna, can I pick your ............. on these new quasar measurements?
e ground 3 I remember when the cloning of Dolly the sheep hit the ............. in 199 6.
d headlines 4 There are many challenging ethical questions looming large on the ............. .
e horizon S The ability to reproduce experiment results is a ............. of the scientific method.
 (SEE PAGES BD-83)

1 WORDPOWER
Replace the words in italics with words or phrases from the unit. Then, use
the phrases in Language Bank 18 to contradict these statements. Rewrite
using the signposting phrases in Language Bank 2.
1 Belief that members of other races are inferior is 4 Inappropriate use of drugs and alcohol can lead to
the root cause of anti-immigration feelings. involvement with crime.

2 Different levels of medica[ care based on ability to 5 Young people move to Iarge cities to find work,
pay is the way of the future. but many end up sleeping out on the streets.

3 Intentional damage to property only occurs in 6 The government isn't doing enough to stop
deprived areas. foreigners entering without legal permission.

2 USE OF lANGUAGE: Word forms

Read the text and decide which form of the word ( 1-8) best fits eaeh space.
Example: (O) moral ---.. moral/y

(O) moral 2 immigrate 4 fall 6 nation 8 short

1 remain 3 employ 5 crash 7 danger

While an anti-immigration policy is often difficult People move for work for many reasons. Large
to justify (O) moral/y, it (1) ............... .. companies operating across the world want to
a vote-getter in many countries. Australia, recruit the best- regardless of (6) ................ ,
Denmark, Germany, the USA and others have and their employees may be asked to transfer
recently reversed decades of moderate between countries. At the other end of the scale are
(2) ................. restrictions, a policy that often the jobs in cleaning or waste removal that ordinary
plays well in areas where (3) ................. is hard to citizens no longer want to do, but foreign labour
find, although immigration is rarely a factor in this. often takes on. These jobs require no special skills
In fact, immigration may become necessary and can be dirty and sometimes (7) ................. .
because of (4) ................. birth rates in Western The general trend for most foreign workers is to
countries. Fewer people will be working to support earn money and return to their home country. As
more and more senior citizens, and many of today's such, the visa system can allow for greater
social structures could come (5) ... ..... ......... down flexibility when there is a labour (8) ................. ,
as a result. or oversupply.

3 WRITING
A Imagine you are an undercover reporter. Write a newspaper article (220-250 words)
about sleeping rough on the streets of your town 1city for a week.
B Imagine that you moved to another country ayear ago. Write an email (180-220 words) to
your friends at home telling them about your life since you moved.

4 IDIOMS
Match the sentence beginnings and endings. What do these idioms mean?
1 Since the government cut our child benefits ... a fighting a Iosing battle against drugs.
2 I don't think all social programmes should be paid for... b we've had to tighten our belts.
3 Finding the murderer utterly remorseless, ... e many addicts to kick the habit.
4 The government seems to be... d out of the public purse.
5 The city took the drastic step of. .. e the judge threw the book at him.
6 The new drug rehab centre will help ... f imposing a lOpm curfew to stop violent crime.
 (SEE PAGES 84-87)

1 WORDPOWER
Replace the words in italics with words or phrases from the unit. Then, using
Language Bank 19 respond to the statements either using the language of
sympathy and empathy or using the calming phrases.

1 1 injured my back while 1 was doing exercise to S I'm worried about my husband - he finds it
improve my body strength at the gym. difficult to stop thinking about his job and
gets stressed.
2 1 took the overnight flight to Lisbon and feel really
tired and stressed today.
6 After serving in the army, my father
3 My doctor said 1 need to be careful about the food developed severe stress relating to a
I eat if 1 want to improve my health. shocking experience.

4 1 felt better after taking those drugs to reduce

depression, but 1 didn't like the side-effects.

2 WRITING
A Write an e-mail (180-220 words) toa friend who is very stressed. Mention the cause
of their stress and any suggestions you may have to help with their problem.
B Write an article (220-260 words) for a health and fitness magazine on the subject of
stress and exercise.

3 SPEAKING STRATEGIES: Anticipating questions

After most presentations the audience can ask questions. The best way to prepare for this is to
think of the questions that could be asked on the subject ahead of time and know how to
answer them. You will be more confident in the presentation and answering these questions.
Match the subject with the question. How would you answer these questions? Think of
another question someone could ask on each topic and how you would answer it.

Presentation subjects Possible questions

1 Alternative treatments a What can employers do to help lower employee stress?
2 Illnesses linked to stress b How stressful would flying be for an aerophobe?
3 Nutrition and stress e How is stress associated with depression?
4 Phobias d How would caffeine increase stress in someone?
S Stress at work e What is the most stressful job in your opinion?
6 Stressful careers f Why does laughter help with stress?

4 IDIOMS
Complete the sentences using the nouns in the box. What do these idioms mean?

a doctor 1 l'm Iosing the .............. Can you help me finish this report today?
b plot 2 Pat is beginning to pay the ............. for studying so m u ch.
e notes 3 At the medical conference, doctors compared ............. on new treatments.
d price 4 The weekend at the spa was just what the ............. ordered.
e rollercoaster S She likes to play tennis to Iet off ............. .
f steam
6 Depression can be an emotional ............. .
 (SEE PAGES 88-91)

1 WORDPOWER
Use the phrases for expressing caution in Language Bank 20 to respond to these statements.
1 Young people say they want to be individuals, but they just copy each other.
2 Young people should be allowed room to make mistakes.
3 Young women are never as bad as young men.
4 Television is responsible for making young people behave badly.
S Teenagers can always get drugs or alcohol if they want. I don't think anything can stop that.
6 We can only hope having a good education will keep young people safe.

2 USE OF lANGUAGE: Verbs

Complete the text using synonyms for verbs 1 to 8 in the box. The first letter of the
synonym is given. Change the verb tense as necessary. An example (O) is given.

O began 2 transform 4 not be allowed 6 stay 8 demand

1 practise 3 grow 5 be afraid of 7 arrange

Skateboarding (O) originated in the US in the 1950s owners of public spaces still (5) f .............. liability
as a way for surfers to (1) s.... ........ .. their skills claims from injured skateboarders.
when the waves weren't breaking; they improvised In fact, the biggest reason for trying to keep
the first skateboards from mini surfboards attached skateboarding off the street is (6) r.... .......... one
to roller skates. The skateboard's popularity first of image and perception. Skateboarding is nota
took off in the late 1970s when the Zephyr traditional tea m sport (7) o .............. by parents,
skateboarding tea m (2) r.............. the sport by teachers or sports coaches. Young people do it for
introducing exciting moves and jumps. themselves out on the streets. Unfortunately, the
Today, while the sport continues to (3) i. ........... .. public perception is that if teenagers are
in popularity with championship events attracting independent and out on the streets, they must be
corporate sponsorship, skateboarding has been up to no good. There is also a fear that pedestrians
( 4) b ............... on the streets of many cities walking in public spaces are in danger from
around the world. Skateboarding parks have been reckless, out-of-control skateboarders. On the
built to encourage skateboarders to stay off the available evidence, pedestrians would be much
street, but in countries where lawsuits are common better served by (8) r.............. a ban on cars.

3 WRITING
A Write an email (180-210 words) toa local politicían explaining why he 1 she should work to íncrease or
lower the legal drinking age in your country.
B Creative writing: Imagine a school tripona boat for a group of 17-year-old boys and girls. The boat
sinks in a storm leaving the students stranded on a desert island. Write a story {220-2SO words) about
what their life would be like without any adults until they are rescued six months later.

4 IDIOMS
Complete the sentences using the verbs in the box. Change the verb tense where necessary.
What do these idioms mean?

a nip 1 As far as David was concerned, he and his parents ............. just not on the same
b open
wavelength.
2 She ............. everything in black and white. Por her, all young people are in gangs.
e see
3 They worríed that loweríng the legal drínking age would ............. the floodgates
d scratch to widespread alcohol abuse.
e keep 4 Politicians hoped to ............. house burglaries in the bud with a curfew on
f be teenagers under 16.
S He's a good kid. He has always ............. his nose clean.
6 A lot of parents are left ............. their heads over how to de al with difficult teenagers.
 (SEE PAGES 1O, 14, 18)

UN/11
You work for a New York advertising agency competing out the idea. Explain why you think your idea would
to get an advertising contract for a very trendy clothing work best. The class will be the Area 51 executives and
company called Are a 51. Read Are a 51's customer file. will ask questions and vote on what is the best
The Idea Generator may also help you. Create an advertising idea. Use Language Bank 1 before
outline for a television ad for your team to present to challenging, or to contradict points.
the class. Be creative: use pictures or diagrams, or act

Customer file: Hrea 51 1D€A G€.ÑER47"bR

Product profile: marketshare: Do you want a celebrity spokesperson?
Designer denim jeans and Fifth largest with 7% of • actor • singer 1 musician • model
cotton clothing global market • sportsperson • mythical creature
Slogan: Preuious spokespeople: • comedian • ordinary person
'Access all areas' Model Jennifer Diamonte, Style?
(first used 1998) footballer 1 sportstar Jimmy
• funny • romantic • sad • shocking
loqo: Payton, DJ Johnny Zero
• trendy • futuristic • abstract • fun
Grey alien with ' l Budget:
Setting?
big black eyes $2.5 million including cost of
TV commercials and airtime • home • restaurant • school • office
• different cities, continents, seasons
market: Wants:
15-25 year olds, New TV commercial to Pop culture references?
developed world update image and expand • TV shows • new movies • news events
share of teen market • famous people • new music trends

UN/12
Since the 1800s, artists have often written 'manifestos' to explain what their art is about.
Imagine you are a group of artists, creating a manifesto for your art ideas. Use the example
about the Futurists to help you. Be creative! Present your manifesto to the class.

N ame: Futurists (1909, Italy) Against: 'Cult of the past', tradition, art critics, imitation
Artform: Painting, sculpture, film 1 cinema Idols: French sculptor Rodin, Spanish painter Goya
Politics: Absurdist, anti-historical Quote: 'We are sickened by the foullaziness of artists,
Aim: Stop talking about the past who ever since the sixteenth century have
For: Youth, science, war, danger endlessly exploited the glories of the ancient
Romans.'

UN/13
Choose a job: an astronaut, a Hollywood movie star or a
politician. Brainstorm a list of the obstacles that someone
would need to overcome to reach this goal.
Now, create a problem tree. Write the most difficult
problems on the top branches down to the least difficult
problems on the bottom branches. What solutions are
there for the easy problems? How might someone
overcome the more difficult problems?
Would you be willing to do what was needed for these
jobs? Present your ideas to the class.
(SEE PAGES 22, 26, 30)

UN/14
In the picture, there is a bully and two
victims. Decide who you think they
are. Give reasons for your opinions.
Present your ideas to another pair.

UN/15
Choose an ordinary object from home, school or work. Use
SCAMPER to help you re-design or use the object differently.
Example: Kitchen dock

S UBSTITUTE Change the place, time, materials Made of recyded paper

or process.
e OMBINE Put parts, features or products together. Digital wall dock with a calendar
screen
A DAPT Change or alter sorne aspect or part. Use solar cells for power.
M INIMISE or MAGNIFY Make it smaller or bigger. Wall-sized digital dock
p UT TO ANOTHER USE Use it a different way. Clock as a dartboard or
a kitchen table
E LIMINATE Take away something. No hands, just two moving LCD dots
R EVERSE Change around sorne aspect, part or See-through mechanical dock
the whole thing.

UN/16
You are TV producers and your TV channel has decided to produce a reality TV show
featuring celebrity mud wrestling. In groups of three, create a line-up of celebrity
wrestlers you think people in your country would like to see. Choose anyone inside or
outside your country. Decide who you think would be likely to win and why?
Chances of winning:
Most likely 1 Could be possible
Celebrity Line-up winners 1 Least likely
Politicians - - - - - - vs. - - - - - -
Singers/Musicians _ _ _ _ _ _ vs. _ _ _ _ __
Actors _ _ _ _ _ _ vs. _ _ _ _ __
Sportspeople _ _ _ _ _ _ vs. _ _ _ _ __
People in the news _ _ _ _ _ _ vs. _ _ _ _ __
Present your line-up to the dass. Why did you choose your contestants? Would you
watch the show yourself? Why are reality TV shows so popular?
 (SEE PAGES 34, 40, 44, 48)

UN/11
Is there a state pension system in your country? At what age do people retire?
At what age would you like to retire? Pensions are set to become a big political issue in many
countries, as people are living longer and retirement savings have been reduced. You have been
asked by the government to reform the pension system. Here are sorne possible reform ideas:
• Make the retirement age higher, perhaps 70. • Take money away from other areas like
• Give tax incentives to people who invest privately education, healthcare, defence.
for their retirement. • Make companies contribute more to their
• Cut future pensions. employees' pensions.
• Make younger workers pay larger pension • No changes -leave it for the next generation
contributions. to sort out.
• Borrow money from financia! institutions.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each idea. Which reform(s) do you think the
politicians, companies and workers would prefer?

UN/18
One of the largest volcanoes in the world líes under Imagine there has just been a television news report
Yellowstone National Park in the north-western that Yellowstone has erupted. Yo u are a group of
United States. Scientists believe that it has erupted European Union politicians. Decide what the effects
roughly every 600,000 years, with the last eruption of limited sunlight and pollution for several years
about 640,000 years ago. If there was a large-scale would have on Europe and the world. What actions
eruption of the Yellowstone super-caldera, it could kill could the EU take to lessen the effects and save lives?
everything within a 1,000-mile (1,600-km) radius What help would the EU send to the US? Make a five-
and send enough volcanic ash into the air to block out point action plan to deal with this natural disaster.
sunlight around the world for several years.

UN/19
A friend of yours has decided to move out of his 1 her parent's home to have a place of his 1
her own for the first time. He 1 She is going to rent an unfurnished, one-bedroom flat but
has no furniture except a bed. He 1 She owns clothes, sorne books, CDs and a small sound
system.
1 Brainstorm a list of all the things that your friend would need and want to bu y.
Prioritise these from the most important to the least important.
2 Your friend's frrst job is full time and it pays 1 O per cent more an hour than your
country's mínimum wage. Make up a moving-in budget for the first month. Be creativel
Maybe you don't have to buy everything the first week. Try to include all the possible
expenses, such as the cost of a reasonable rent in your area and the most important
items needed from the list.

UN/110
People have decided to change your country's way of choosing a leader. They will not be voting
but will choose a name at random in a lottery. Choose two imaginary people who might be your next
leader to put into the lottery. To help you, create personal profiles for them. Think about their:
• age • ethnic background
• sex • political beliefs
• education • religious beliefs
• job • sexuality
• income • where they are from
(SEE PAGES 52, 56, 60, 64)

UNIT11
You are members of the newly-formed World Peace Institute. This think tank
generates ideas for world peace. First, create a list of five reasons why countries go
to war. Secondly, brainstorm two peaceful solutions for each of those five reasons.
Thirdly, the frrst mission for the new Institute: try to use those ideas
and others for resolving an international conflict that you are familiar with.

UNIT12
You are web page designers. Make a rough outline for a new website on any subject
that interests you. List the type of content you want:
• animation • games
• text • chatrooms SE~-! VI( ·u 1
• images (still photos or artwork) • links to other pages on your website OE OOCt \JP."L\1 IÓ!\
• video clips or to other websites.
• audio clips (speech or music)
Make a rough sketch of your home page to show the different parts of the website
that people can access. Also think about how you might get web surfers to visit
your website. Share your ideas with the class.

UNIT13
World Weekly News often puts fictional
stories next to real ones. Sorne past
10EA Get.lER41'oR
headlines have included 'Live mermaid • 1000-kg • hairy • 3-metre tall • kung fu • baby
found in tuna can' and 'Elvis is alive'. Yo u • radioactive • singing • 100-year-old
are World Weekly News journalists who
have to create four new headlines and • Elvis Presley • Prince Charles • Marilyn Monroe
rough story outlines. Use the Idea • Santa Claus
Generator to help you. • mermaid • werewolf • alien • zombie • leprechaun
• Batman • robot

• battle • sue • predict • worship • gamble

• discover • clone • picnic • marry
• karaoke • on Mars • video games • toaster
• Dead Sea scrolls • toothbrush • bowling

UNIT14
For a parent group you are creating a rating of role models for teenagers. For each number on the rating
scale, choose a female and a male role model. Write the names you choose in the boxes.

3 2 1 - 1 -2 -3
 (SEE PAGES 70, 74, 78)

UNIT16
1 Draw a diagram of your network of family and
friends including full names and birthdates.
2 Show your network diagram to your partner.
Give sorne very brief information about each
person in the network and explain your
relationship to each. Example: This is my
great-uncle Alfredo, he lives in Milan and was a
carpenter before he re ti red. He' s married to my
great-aunt Sophia. This is my friend Jane, she
lives in London and...
3 Using examples from your family and your
friends; ·expla:in how you think your generation
is similar to or diffetent from previous ones.
Discuss values and attitudes to politics, work,
family bonds, marriage, sex 1 sexuality, social
issues and religion.

UNIT16
Make a list of all the subjects students can take in your school. Think about the skills
you learn when you study these subjects. Then choose three personal ads and decide
how the person in each ad might use skills learned at school in their everyday lives.
Which subject(s) would be useful for which person?

WOMEN SEEKING MEN MEN SEEKING WOMEN

F, 28, divorced, marketing executive, likes M, 35, psychology professor, likes running,
yoga, travel, fine dining, theatre, art. crossword puzzles, collecting antiques.
F 23, single, carpenter, likes sports, reading, M, 25~ sin~le, mechanic, likes gym, hanging
f¡lms, collecting Native American art. out Wlth fnends, watching football.
F, 28, single, estate agent, laves sailing, M, 28, divorced, entrepreneur, crazy about
shopping, jazz, café culture. golf, romance, wine, sushi, lively
discussions.
FOR OTHER FEMALE SOULMATES CALL OUR Hi UNE.
FOR OTHER MALE SOULMATES CALL OUR Hi LINE.

UNIT11
You will try to predict what will be the next big convergence of applications for consumer
products.
1 Make a list of all the electronic gadgets, appliances or machines you can think of,
for example: computers, TVs, refrigerators, mobile phones, automobiles, MP3 players.
2 Try combining two or more of these devices to create new products, for example:
• TV remate control + mobile phone
• computer + refrigerator.
3 Try to think about alternative ways of powering these devices (hydrogen fuel cells, solar
energy, mechanical energy).
(SEE PAGES 82, 86, 90)

UN/118
You are members of the chamber of commerce in a small community where the
only majar employer has laid off its entire workforce and moved production to a
country with much lower labour costs. Decide which would be the best
suggestions for bringing new work opportunities to the community. Sorne areas
you may wish to consider:

• Attract new enterprises (tax incentives, industrial • Organise special events (concerts, conventions,
parks, trained workforce) conferences)
• Bring in a government department (decentralise • Shopping (factory outlet stores, big retailers)
government offices to different communities) • Waste management (use ex-industrialland for
• City redevelopment (city centre, historical sites, landfill; companies paying to incinerate waste)
shopping centre) • Unique new opportunities (university, military
• Tourism (adventure tourism, health spas, base, theme park, privatised prisons)
eco-tourism, culture tours) • Advertise the community (internet, international
media, free trips for travel writers to visit)

Has this loss of industry happened in your country? If so, how well have these
communities recovered? ·

UN/119
Choose three of these phobias. Try to imagine what life would be like for
people who suffer from these phobias (what they can or cannot do). How
would their life be different from yours? Share your ideas with another pair.

Aerophobia- fear of flying Bibliophobia - fear of books

Agoraphobia - fear of public spaces Claustrophobia - fear of enclosed spaces
Arachnophobia - fear of spiders Latrophobia - fear of doctors
Acrophobia - fear of heights Logizomechanophobia- fear of computers
Bacillophobia - fear of micro bes Lygophobia- fear of darkness

UN/120
Work in groups of three. Imagine you are local Sorne earlier ideas you could use or adapt: youth
politicians in a city where youth crime, suicide and theatre, sports, peer counselling, internet chat rooms,
unemployment have begun to rise. Local residents youth magazines 1 e-zines, community youth centre,
have asked you to create five programmes to help exchange programmes, career mentors, inviting
young people in your community. These programmes speakers.
should aim to achieve five results: Share your ideas with another group. Explain
• To increase young people's self-confidence how each programme will help achieve the five
• To help keep young people away from drugs or results you are aiming for. Discuss your programmes
alcohol and decide how successful you think these
• To increase youth career opportunities programmes would be?
• To improve physical fitness among young people
• To help stop youth violence
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Student's Book Page 18 Listening Unit Au12
Workbook Unit Wb6 Scenario S

Unit1 Buv now, think later Sea pagas 8-11 manifesto a statement of aims and beliefs 14
big bucks (US) a lot of money; (buck = dollar) 9 mark someone 1 to make someone 1 something seem 13
billboard a large outdoor board with advertising 8 something out, to obviously different
posters meniscus a fine membrane Au2
can, to to fire 9 MTV a TV station dedicated to popular 12
catchy easily remembered Wb94 music and culture
celebrity promotional advertising by a celebrity 8 muddy,to to make unclear 13
endorsement NAACP National Association for the 15
classified ad a small advert in a newspaper 8 Advancement of Colored People
con a trick; deception 8 Proms, the an annual series of classical music 13
corporate image the way a large business is seen by 11 concerts at the Royal Albert Hall,
the public, or the picture it gives London
ofitself prophylactic preventing disease Au2
ditch, to to drop 9 reign the length of time that someone is 13
dump,to to drop 9 king or queen
fleet of lorries a group of lorries that belong to the rugweaving making small carpets 12
same company Wb94 segregation separating people from different 15
flyer an advertising leaflet 8 racial backgrounds, especially blacks
goingrate the usual rate of pay for a particular 11 and whites
job shackles things that prevent you from Wb99
heartland the main area 9 being free
hype excessively positive advertising 8 specimen an example of something Au02
jingle a short tune, often with words, used umbrella an organisation that includes a lot of 13
in advertising Wb94 organisation other organisations
junkmail unwanted promotional material that 8
comes by post Unit3 The skV's lhellmm See P8U8S 1&-19
launch when something is put on the market 8 adversity difficulty 16
or is first shown aflluent wealthy 16
movie trailer a short extract of a film used to 8 Bollywood the Indian film industry 17
advertise the film burgeoning growing and developing 17
network a radio or TV company or group 9 Cannes a town on the south coast of France
of companies famous for its film festival 18
off-limits an area into which you can't go Wb94 celluloid elite the richest or most talented film actors 17
overshadowed by dominated by 9 charismatic having a lot of charm 16
pop-upad an internet advert that appears 8 consigo, to to put someone in an unpleasant
automatically on a computer screen place or situation 17
product using a product in a TV programme 8 consummate complete and perfect 17
placement or film contingent a large group 17
sanctuary a safe place Wb94 deadpan apparently serious, with a blank
shy away from, to to avoid 9 expression 17
soybean (US) soya bean Wb94 downplay, to to treat something as though it is less
spam unwanted emails 8 important than it is 16
spoof something that appears serious but 10 fatalistic due to fate, outside our control Wb100
is really a joke in imitation of flop a failure 17
something else floundering failing; struggling 16
spot a short advertisement 8 grim serious; bad or depressing 16
surefire guaranteed 9 grinding which never gets better and never ends 17
sweatshop a factory where the workers are 11 in the limelight getting a lot of public attention 17
badly paid and working conditions meteoric extremely fast 16
are verybad motivational a person employed to speak at
tarnish, to to spoil 9 speaker conferences to motívate those
under siege under attack 9 attending in their work Wb100
up in the air very uncertain 9 no idle feat a difficult thing to do 17
party animal a person who enjoys going to lots 17
Unit2 Express voursen Sea P8U8S 12- 15 ofparties
Blackpool Blackpool is a popular, unsophisticated
13 persona character; personality 17
landlady seaside resort in northwest England; piety an insincere or conventional statement 17
a landlady is someone who runs a or act
small hotel put someone to get someone to show how well 17
credentials general background and qualifications 13 through their they can do a particular thing
culture vulture a person who is very interested in 13 paces, to
high culture (art, music etc.) rat race a competitive way of life 18
forebears ancestors 13 rigorous disciplined 17
integration a policy of including everyone in 15 slapstick unsophisticated comedy that uses a 17
society lot of non-verbal jokes
stunt work performing dangerous and exciting 17 metrosexual man a heterosexual man who is 24
actions for films comfortable with traditionally
token small or unimportant, and perhaps 16 female things (using grooming
not sincere products, having his hair styled etc.)
wisecracking joking 17 pawnshop people leave things at pawnshops in 25
exchange for money; if they don't
Unh4 Are vou lookinu at mer- see pages 28-23 repay the money, the shop sells
anecdotal based on what people have observed, 21 the goods
not on research and statistics prestige admiration and respect 27
Antichrist, the the opponent of Christ 21 retro a word used to describe an old fashion
bullying using strength or words to frighten 20 which has become popular again 24
or hurt someone sarong a large piece of cloth, worn wrapped 25
cavort, to to dance and jump around noisily 21 round the lower body
decapitate, to to cut off someone's head 21 shopping spree time spent doing lots of shopping 26
detention at school, making a student stay 21 straight heterosexual; not gay 24
behind after the end of classes as suave sophisticated 24
a punishment surge a large group, moving like a wave 25
GMTV a popular breakfast TV station, 21 vintage a word used to describe an old fashion 24
featuring news, weather and which has become popular again
chat shows way off the mark very inaccurate 25
harassment bullying or annoying someone 22
holler, to to shout 21 Unit& Plavinu to win Sea pagas 28-31
informant a person who gives people in 23 back to back immediately after each other 31
authority information about others beauty pageant a beauty competition 30
intemperate excessive and lacking self-control 21 blister a bubble in the skin caused, for 31
irrefutable which can't be denied 21 example, by shoes that rub
multifarious many and varied 21 blunder a bad mistake 29
notorious famous for negative reasons 21 boast, to to speak with arrogance 28
passive-aggressive behaviour which shows negative 22 boorish rude 29
behaviour feelings in unassertive ways cap, to to do something even better Wb101
(not talking, being unhelpful etc.) capitalise on, to to take advantage of 29
peremptorily suddenly and without discussion 21 compelling which really holds the attention Wb101
precipitous done quickly and without thought 21 draw if a game ends in a draw, the 29
psychopath a person with severe mental 21 competitors have exactly
problems, who may be violent the same score
push-up an exercise in which you lie on the 23 drop-out rate the proportion of people who quit 30
floor, face down, and push yourself doing something
up with your arms edge an advantage 29
reinstate, to to restore 21 etiquette politeness; an accepted form of 29
sadistic taking pleasure from being cruel 23 behaviour
to others federallaw a law applying to the whole country, 30
sketchy incomplete 21 not just to an individual state within
smock a loose-fitting piece of clothing 24 the country
teasing laughing at someone and making 20 flaunting boasting 29
jokes about them good sport, a a person who accepts defeat with 28
truancy staying away from school without 21 good grace
permission LaborDay a public holiday in the US, on the 30
unsubstantiated not proved 21 first Monday in September,
celebrating working people
Unit5 Frills and thñlls See pages 24-27 landslide victory a victory with a huge majority 28
acknowledgement recognition by others 27 ligament tissue that connects borres 31
bling a style characterised by expensive 27 motto a phrase expressing a belief or ideal 28
jewellery, cars etc. 27 oddson very likely 28
brandstretching a marketing technique in which a 24 rawest crudest; most obvious 29
brand is associated with goods not relayteam a team who run relay races; in a 29
connected with the main product relay race, each member of the team
fulfilment a sense of achievement and 27 runs a set distance and has to hand
satisfaction a baton to the next runner
grooming products such as shampoos and 24 reservation a doubt 28
products skin creams rivalry competition 28
hulk a big person 25 ruthlessly harshly; cruelly 29
insurmountable impossible to overcome 25 sleep deprivation lack of sleep 31
lust strong desire 25 sportsmanship respect for the rules of sport and for 28
other competitors
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stakes: the stakes there was a lot to lose 29 claw one's way to crawl out, on hands and knees 37
were high out, to
stem from, to to be caused by 29 come to one's to start acting normally again 37
sunstroke illness caused by too much exposure 31 senses, to
to the sun countenance a face 37
tendon tissue that connects bones to muscles 31 cremate, to to burn 37
tie, to to finish with the same score; to draw 29 crooked not straight 37
triathlon an athletics event involving three 31 crumbling falling down 37
different sports dart, to to move very fast and suddenly 37
underdog a person or team which isn't likely 28 denial syndrome an attitude that shows you do not 37
to win recognise the truth about something
walkover a very easy victory 28 depleted diminished; used up 37
win hands down, to win very easily 28 disintegrate, to to break up; to be destroyed 37
to exterminator a killer of something 36
fang a long, sharp tooth 37
Unh1 Profil and loss Sea pagas 32-35 feeding frenzy eating a lot and fast 36
across the board applied in all circumstances 33 flank, to to be on either side of something 37
assets things that you own which have value 33 flaw a fault 37
black economy buying, selling and producing goods 35 fleeting which only lasts a moment 36
and services without telling the flinch, to to make a sudden, small, nervous 37
government, so that no tax is paid movement
on them guarded truth, a a statement that is not the entire truth 36
bunch a group 33 headstone the stone on a person's grave, with 36
close a deal, to to finalise an agreement 33 their name and dates
commodities goods that can be sold, e.g. minerals 32 husk a shell 36
and agricultura! produce lethal deadly 37
concession a compromise 33 lumber, to to move heavily 37
contend, to to argue 33 lunge, to to make a sudden forwards movement 37
dynamo a source of energy Wb104 newbie new 37
Fairtrade goods produced and sold without 34 prowess skill 37
products exploiting people regain one's to become steady on one's feet again 37
free enterprise an economic system in which Wb104 footing, to
businesses compete with each other resignation acceptance 36
without much government control ridge a raised line 37
free-market an economy in which businesses run late, to to be late; to be behind schedule 37
economy decide prices and wages without 33 scowl, to to make an angry or dissatisfied face 36
being controlled by the government shortcut a shorter way than usual of getting
gross domestic the total value of all the goods that a 32 somewhere 37
product (GDP) country has produced and services silverware knives, forks and spoons 36
that it has provided, excluding skull and a picture of a human skull (the bones 36
income made outside the country crossbones ofthe head) and two other bones,·used
jumpstart, to to start a car engine by attaching its 34 as a warning symbol and by pirates
battery to the battery of another car slack, to to lessen 37
percapita per head of population 33 slayer a person who kills something 37
quarter a period of three months 35 split second, a a moment 37
recession a period during which the economy 32 stack, to to pile 36
does badly, when unemployment stagger, to to walk very unsteadily 37
increases and business profits fall stake a long piece of wood with a sharp end 36
revamp restructuring and modernisation Wb104 stand one's to face the situation; not to move 37
robust strong and healthy 33 ground, to
spawn,to to generate; to create 33 stranded left without transport 37
staggering astonishing Wb104 stuffed full offood 36
subsidy money paid by the government or 32 tattoo a design on someone's skin, made
other organisation to help an using needles and colours 36
industry or business taut tense 37
watchdog an organisation that monitors others 33 thrive, to to do very well 37
to make sure that they behave tuned sensitive 37
legally and responsibly undertaker a person who arranges funerals 37
vamp a vampire 37
Extended Readlng 1 See pagas 36-31 vampire a legendary creature that come out 37
alacrity speed 37 of graves at night and sucks people's
barrel, to to move quickly 37 blood
be a bust, to to be bad; to be a failure 36 wadded folded until small and thick 36
be clued into, to to know about; to be aware of 36 woes things that you are unhappy about 36
cheese fondue a dish of melted cheese 36 yank, to to pull hard 37
UnhB lmo the fulure See pages 38-41 unwittingly unintentionally 39
abrupt sudden 39 virulent very dangerous 39
alleviate, to to make something less serious Wb105 weapons-grade anthrax of a quality that could be 39
asteroid a rock that moves around the sun 38 anthrax used in weapons; anthrax is a
at the merey of ... in a situation in which you cannot serious bacteria! infection
avoid potentially being harmed by ... 39 weird very strange 40
biodiversity the total number of different plants wipe something to kill something off completely 38
and animals in a particular place 38 out, to
blaze a frre 39 with a vengeance in an unexpectedly great and
blueprint a plan or model for how something 39 dramatic fashion 39
would work
catastrophic disastrous 39 Unit9 Free 10 choose See pages 42-45
climatologist a person who studies the climate 41 autonomy independence 43
collapse a dramatic decline 39 barter, to to exchange goods for other goods, 44
debunk, to to show that something is false or not Au8 not money
as good as people thought ceasefire an agreement in a conflict to stop 43
drastically very much and in a negative way 39 fighting
eradicate, to to eliminate; to get rid of completely 39 cold-blooded without feelings 43
fleet a group of ships 40 credibility if you have credibility, people believe 43
gearup, to to prepare Wb105 and trust you
give a helping to help 39 deplore, to to disapprove of strongly 43
hand, to devolution transferring powers of government to 45
Gulf Stream, the a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean, 38 a region
which moves northeast from the elated very happy 43
Gulf of Mexico towards northwestern ETA a Basque guerrilla organisation that 43
Europe wants independence for the Basque
halt, to to stop 39 Country
ice cap a large expanse of ice, as at the North 39 futile pointless; destined not to work 43
and South Poles grievance something which you think is unfair 43
landslide the movement of earth and rock down 41 handiwork work 43
mountainsides, caused by heavy rain handout a gift of money 43
manipulate to use and interpret data dishonestly 40 male chauvinist a person who believes and acts as 43
statistics, to for one's own purposes though men are superior to women
mass extinction the complete disappearance of large 38 ofmy that 1 know 42
numbers of different species acquaintance
meteorology the study of the weather 41 proclivity a tendency 43
override, to to be more important than Wb105 rebel a person who is fighting the government 43
ozone layer the layer of the atmosphere which 38 redress, to to correct 43
protects the Earth from ultraviolet reliable that you can rely on; dependable 43
rays step up, to to increase 43
perpetrator the person responsible for a crime or 39 sue, to to take legal action against someone 43
immoral act in order to get compensation for
police one's to make sure that what happens in 39 a wrong they have done to you
patch,to one's own area is legal and moral tempered made less extreme 43
quota the number or amount of something 40 truce an agreement to stop fighting 43
that is allowed officially trustworthy that can be trusted 43
rampage, to to move violently 39 upkeep general living expenses 43
rogue dishonest or criminal; causing damage 39 violate, to to break 43
sanitation the process of keeping places clean 39 yearn, to to want something very much 43
and healthy, especially by supplying
water and processing sewage Uni110 Do 1gel a sav;t See pages 46-49
sceptical having doubts 40 abortion the killing of an unborn baby for 49
stocks the total amount of something that 39 medical reasons or beca use it
is available isn't wanted
strain a genetic variety 39 against the odds against a lot of difficulties, which 47
swill liquid food for pigs, made from 39 make what you want to do unlikely
waste food to succeed
switch allegiance, to change who or what you are loyal to 39 assembly a group of people who have gathered 46
to together
tipping point the point at which something changes asylum if a foreigner is granted asylum, they 46
dramatically 39 are allowed to stay in the host country
trawler a type of fishing boat that drags a beca use it would be unsafe for them to
large net behind it 40 return to their own country
ulterior motive a hidden reason 40 candidate a person who is standing for election 46
challenge, to to question; to argue against 49

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charge, to to accuse someone officially of a crime 46 envoy a person who represents a government; 50
ehore a small job such as cleaning or doing 47 a diplomat
the washing extradition being officially sent back to your own 51
crackhouse a house where people deal in and 47 or to another country
take drugs fivefold five times 51
crackdown a serious attempt to reduce something 47 foe an enemy 51
designate, to to give something a particular name 47 founding one of the people who created an 51
detain, to to keep in prison 46 member organisation
disperse, to to break up 47 immunity if you have immunity, you aren't 51
enforcement making sure that a law is obeyed 46 subject to the law
(ofalaw) initiative something that is intended to solve 52
euthanasia the intentional killing of someone who 48 a problem
is very ill so as to stop their suffering intent on determined to 51
federal agencies organisations of central government 49 irritant something annoying 51
get a say, to to be allowed to express one's opinion 46 largesse generosity 51
herder a person who looks after sheep, goats 47 leanings beliefs and ideas 51
or cattle miss ion an important task 52
host if there is a host of something, there 47 nonaligned countries which aren't allied with 51
are a lot of them nations any of the world's major powers
hotspot a place where there is a particular 47 obliterate, to to destroy completely 51
problem pacifist a person who doesn't believe in violence 50
inheritance tax a tax that you have to pay if someone Wb107 pet project a favourite project 51
leaves you something when they die profiteer a person who makes a lot of money 53
law-abiding respecting the law 47 by charging very high prices for
leftovers food that is left after a meal 47 things that are in short supply
locker a kind of metal box that you can lock 49 recall, to to call back 53
your things in to keep them safe reclaim, to to get back 51
nuisance a neighbour who is anti-social, for 47 repressive which denies freedom 51
neighbour example who makes a lot of noise resolve, to to find a solution to something 50
at night secular not connected to religion 52
paparazzo a photographer who takes interesting 46 surpass, to to be more than 51
or shocking photographs of celebrities suspend a law, to if a law is suspended, it is no longer 51
to sell to newspapers enforced
picket, to to stand outside a place in order to 46 treneh a long, narrow channel made in 53
make a protest the ground 53
prevalence how common something is 47 uprising a rebellion against the people in power 50
restrict, to to limit 46 void an empty space 51
slippery slope if you say that something is a slippery 48 windfall money that you receive unexpectedly 51
slope, you mean that you think it will withhold, to to refuse to give 53
get worse or increase in a bad way witness maintaining that something is true 51
taboo subject a subject that people won't talk about 46
vandal a person who damages property 47 Unit12 Cllck here! See pagas 54--57
yob an aggressive young person who 46 Anglocentric centred or focused on English 56
behaves badly blossom, to to flower; to grow and flourish 55
broadband a fast and powerful type of internet 54
Unit11 Peace around lhe world Sea pagas 5D-53 connection connection
abduct, to to kidnap 51 console the control device used for playing 55
be at odds, to to disagree 52 computer games
Bronx, the a very poor area of New York City 51 convict a prisoner 55
bulwark a form of protection 51 dot-com boom a period of huge success for internet 55
civilian a person who isn't in the armed forces53 companies with names ending in ".com"
counterpoint a contrast; a balance 51 dumpster (US) a very large metal container for rubbish 57
credit worthiness if a country has credit worthiness, 51 epaulette a military-style decoration on the 55
others would be willing to lend it shoulders of a jacket
money face off, to to compete 55
crude crude oil; oil that hasn't yet been 51 gambling betting money on a game or sport, for 56
treated example on which horse will
deride, to to mock 51 win a race
diaper (US) a nappy (UK); cloth or soft paper 51 gauge, to to estímate 55
clothing, like knickers or underpants, give up on, to to stop using something because you no 56
for babies longer have any hope that it will work
diplomacy managing relations between different 50 google, to to use the search engine Google to find 54
countries something on the internet
draft (mainly US) the practice of compelling people to 53 hacker a person who breaks into other 54
serve in the armed forces people's computers

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hairdo a hairstyle 55 karaoke a form of entertainment in which 8117
intervene, to to become involved 55 people sing the words to a song
landmark something such as a building which 55 being played on a machine
is easily recognised legitimate acceptable; understandable 59
lose one's heart, to to fall in love 55 leprechaun in Irish folklore, a little man who 8117
lure, to to attract 55 knows where treasure is buried
matchmaking finding potential partners for people 55 lowest common something designed to appeal to the 59
mecca a place to which lots of people go 55 denominator majority of people
netiquette ways of communicating on the 54 point the finger to blame; to say that something is 59
internet that are recognised as polite at,to responsible for a situation
or acceptable ranking how things rate in relation to 58
one, the the only person 55 each other
pro a professional 55 real time the immediate present 59
profile a description of someone 55 satirical critica} but in a humorous way 59
redundant no longer useful 55 sensationalistic presented in a shocking way 59
roll out, to to introduce or extend the use of 55 stats statistics 59
script a style of letters 56 trail, to to be behind 59
search engine a program used to search for things 54 worship, to to show respect to a god; to say 8117
on the internet using keywords prayers
server part of a computer network that Wb105
stores information centrally, for Unil14 Heroes and villains See pages 62-65
example emails advocate if you are an advocate of something, 63
take off, to to become popular 55 you promote it
tax-haven a place where taxes are low 56 airplay being played on the radio 63
texting sending messages by mobile phone 54 anti- against those in power 62
establishment
Uni113 Whafs in lhe newsíl See pages 58-61 bigot a person who has prejudices 63
anomalous different from what you might expect 59 bound a leap 63
applaud, to to clap one's hands to show pleasure 59 Brit award an award for pop music 63
biased not neutral or impartial 58 conglomeration a mixture 63
bowling a game in which the players try to hit 59 conjure up, to to imagine something; to make 63
a small target hall with larger balls 8117 something appear
by a razor's edge only just; by a very small margin indeed deepdown inside 63
caste system a society in which people are divided embrace, to to accept 63
into strict social classes 61 feat an impressive or difficult thing to do 63
clone an animal or plant that has been 8117 foul-mouthed using very bad language 63
produced artificially gutter-dwelling living in the gutter; a gutter is where 63
coalition a government formed by members 59 the dirty water runs at the side of
from different political parties a street
constrained restricted 59 idolised revered; worshipped 62
Dead Sea scrolls, a collection of manuscripts relating to 8117 implant something that is put into a 63
the the Bible person's body
defacto a Latin phrase; if something happens 59 inyour face aggressive; which you can't fail to see 63
de facto, it wasn't originally planned, or notice
but it is the case incentive an encouragement Wb 111
disinformation deliberately giving false or misleading 61 invincible which can't be beaten Au14
information mentor a person who guides and advises 62
distort, to to represent something in a false way 59 non-compromising which doesn't hide the shocking 63
drive, to to influence; to decide 59 nature of what it is about
dumbing down reducing the intellectual content; 61 outrage a sense of scandal and anger 63
making more popular in appeal pressure wound a sore on the body caused by not 63
dystopia an imaginary place where everything 61 being able to change position
is bad push-up bra a bra that pushes up a woman's 63
elector a person who votes in an election 59 breasts and makes them look
fake not true; invented 61 bigger and higher
foreign a journalist reporting from foreign 58 quick-fire very fast 63
correspondent countries rape, to to force someone to have sex 65
free press press not controlled by the government 58 slut a woman who has had a lot of 63
holding company a company which controls other 59 sexual partners and whom you
companies disapprove of because of this
holdings shares 59 behaviour (slang)
impact,to to affect 59 _spark, to to trigger 63
instal~ to to place someone in a job officially 59 spinal cord the nerves running together through 63
integrity honesty and strong moral values 60 the bones in the middle of your back
 stark contrast a very sharp contrast Wb111 leeway room to do something differently 69
stemcell a basic kind of cell from which 63 lobbying campaigning on a particular political 69
specialised cells develop lSSUe
stereotype a simplified and standardised image 65 matriarchal in which women are in charge 68
streetcar the person in charge of a tram, who 65 militant aggressively active 69
conductor (US) collects fares newlyweds people who have just got married 68
underworld the criminal part of society 65 offshoot a related organisation 69
up inarms very angry 63 only recourse the only thing that someone can do 69
onslaught an attack 69
EXtended Readinu 2 See paues 66-61 paternity leave absence from work granted to a 68
agony great pain 67 new father
Aussie an Australian 67 patriarchal in which men are in charge 68
awesome impressive; amazing 67 pelt, to to bombard; to hit 69

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battered in poor condition 66 penalize, to to punish 69
broken English hesitant, imperfect English 66 pioneer the first person to do something 69
crack a joke, to to tell a joke . 66 poli tax a local tax in Britain in the 1980s; the 69
daze a state of surprise 67 tax was very unpopular and there
dodgy not very trustworthy 66 were many demonstrations against it
fluorescent bright-coloured 67 prospective people who are hoping to become 70
focal point the centre of attraction 67 parents parents
footie football 66 rabid very angry 69
inone hit without stopping 67 skyrocket, to to increase dramatically 69
ingenious clever 66 sweep, to to move very quickly through a place 69
misnomer a name that doesn't describe what 67 thwart, to to try to stop 69
a place is really like vicar a priest in the Church of England 69
oui French for "yes" 66
Parlez..vous French for "Do you speak English?" 66 Unh16 lers chanue the subiecu
anglais? SBB P8UBS 12-15
pass a route between mountains 66 anyold ... it doesn't matter which ... 73
pipe a semi-circular slope on which 66 apartheid the strict separation of white people 73
snowboarders perform tricks from black people
plagued by troubled or annoyed by 66 be condemned, if you are condemned to something, 73
quicksmart very fast 66 to you can't avoid it
rock, to to be cool, great 67 brains intelligence 73
roek in' = rocking, great 66 budget the money for a particular thing 72
spurt out, to to say very suddenly 66 co-educational relating to schools in which girls and 74
stock question a standard question 66 boys are taught together
Suisse the French name for Switzerland 66 colour blind if a person is colour blind, they have 75
take someone's to believe someone 66 difficulty seeing red and green
word, to comprehensive a system of state schools in which 73
system students of all abilities are taught
Unh15 Familv maners See pages 68-11 together
adopted child a child who has legally become part 68 creationism the belief that the story of the Creation 74
of someone's family in the Bible is true ·
allocate, to to distribute 71 deviously in a dishonest and secretive manner 73
bond a strong link 70 disable, to to seriously restrict how well
census an official population survey 69 something functions 73
contentious likely to cause disagreement 69 dyslexic suffering from a minor disorder of the 72
custody battle a serious disagreement between 69 brain which prevents people from
separated or divorced parents about reading properly
which parent their child or children GCSE General Certificate of Secondary 73
should live with Education; GCSE exams are taken
domestic bliss being happy at home 69 in British schools by students who
fine, to to make someone pay money as 69 are 15--16 years old
a punishment hands-on actively involved 75
frazzled emotionally exhausted 69 heritage social and cultural background, 73
frown upon, to to disapprove of 69 inherited from previous generations
borne schooling being taught at borne 71 heroine the feminine forro of hero 73
impresario a person who produces or promotes 69 inappropriate unsuitable 74
entertainment initiate, to to start 73
in droves in large numbers 69 lvy League (US) a group of socially and academically Wb 109
in-laws the family of your husband or wife 68 prestigious universities in the
job pool all the available jobs 69 northeastern United States
juggle, to to do several things at the same time 69 kayaking canoeing 75
literacy the ability to read and write 73 state-of-the-art best available and most up-to-date 78
literate able to read and write 73 stink, to to smell bad 76
metaphor an image used to describe something 72 superconductor a material that allows electricity to 76
push a serious attempt to make something 73 flow through it without any resistance
happen and at low temperatures
reclaim, to to take back something that was yours 73 suture a stitch to join together tissues that
reconciliation when people who have been enemies 73 have been cut or torn 77
become friends again, there is a unclog, to to unblock 79
reconciliation unveil, to to reveal 77
reiterate, to to repeat 73
scholar an academic 73 Unil18 The companv we keep See pages 88-83
sector a part or an area of something larger 73 assimilate, to to become integrated 82
union an organisation that defends the audit an official assessment 81
rights of workers 73 birth rate the number of babies being born 82
unmask,to to u,ncover 73 crush, to to press something very hard and 81
damage it
Unil11 Advenmres in science See pages 16-19 era a period 81
Al artificial intelligence; the form of 76 eviction officially forcing someone to leave 81
intelligence that advanced their home
computers have favela a Brazilian word for a slum 82
applied science science used in practical ways; ghetto a poor area of a city or one where
technology 76 people of one particular race live 82
assistive which helps 77 hold down a job, to to keep a job 81
bioelectric sensor a small device that picks up the 77 hostel a large house used as temporary 81
electrical energy given off by the accommodation
human body inherent if something is inherent in something, 82
biometric a device which scans and measures 79 it is part of it
scanner parts of the body masses, the lots of people 80
bionics combining robots with parts of the body 76 neurologist a doctor who specialises in the 81
breakthrough a major advance 76 nervous system
bulky big and awkward 77 number-crunching generating data and statistics 80
detectable which can be sensed 77 on sufferance if you do something on sufferance, you 81
empathy understanding of other people's feelings 79 are allowed to do it even though
ethical moral 76 the person who gives their permission
exoskeleton hard tissue on the outside of an 77 would rather you didn't
animal's body outpatient a patient who goes to a hospital for a 81
forensic science the science used to help solve crimes 79 test or treatment but doesn't spend
fractionally very slightly 77 the night there
holy grail, the something that people would very 77 prolapsed a medical condition in which one of 81
much like to discover lumbardisc the discs between the bones in the
housings a case; a protective structure 77 lower back has slipped
human genome the structure or human DNA 76 repeal a law, to to abolish a law 82
hydrogen a tank holding hydrogen to be used as 76 rough sleeper a person who sleeps on the streets 80
fuel cell a source of power sciatica a severe pain in your leg or lower back 81
ignite, to to set fire to 79 caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve
iris the coloured part of the eye 79 Scottish the government in Scotland 81
levitation rising above the ground and floating 76 Executive, the
there shantytown an area of very poor huts where people 82
limb an arm or leg 77 liv€
mechanics the study of natural forces 77 slum a very poor area of a city with bad 82
mimic,to to imitate 76 houses and poor sanitation
nanotechnology technology that is very small indeed 76 squat an abandoned building where people 81
neural disease a disease of the nervous system 78 live illegally
nurture the way we are brought up 76 statutory legal 81
pave the way for, to create a situation in which 77 substance abuse taking illegal drugs 80
to something becomes possible two-tiered with two levels 80
pouch a small bag 77
prototype a working model of something, befare 77 Unit19 Stressed out! see paues 84-81
it is put on the market blood vessel any of the tubes in the body that 87
retina the area at the back of the eye 79 carry blood
sought-after in very great demand 77 chair a chairperson 85
spun past participle of spin; to make a thread 77 contagious spreads easily from person to person 86
squirm, to to wriggle; to move from side to side, 76 creep back up, to to increase again slowly 85
like a worm criss-cross, to to go backwards and forwards over 85
something
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fare better, to to be more successful 85 origin living in the US

flutter an irregular heartbeat 85 Iiability legal responsibility WbW
frail weak and ill 85 mainstream normal and conventional 89
giggle, to to laugh like a child 86 mosh pit a place where people do an extreme 89
immune system the body's system that fights disease 87 form of dance that involves bashing
and infection into each other
impaired damaged 87 patch a small area 89
incentive financial encouragement or reward 86 promiscuity having a lot of casual sex 88
induce, to to cause 85 raid, to to carry out a sudden invasion of a place 89
insomnia an inability to sleep 87 rep a reputation 89
migraine a severe headache that affects 87 rep a holiday rep (= representative), whose 90
half the head job it is to look after holidaymakers
pet, to to stroke 85 and organise entertainment
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phase
phobia
a stage
an irrational fear
87
86
rigid
seizure
severe
the act of seizing something, such
89
89
physiological relating to the body and its functions 87 as drugs
( placebo in trials of new drugs; a harmless
substance given instead of the drug
86 skip schoo~ to to miss school deliberately
stick around, to to stay in a place
89
91
poundthe to run hard on a treadmill; in a gym, 85 straight-A student a student who always gets top grades 88
~ treadmill, to a treadmill is a running machine subscribe to, to to believe in 89
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" red-eye flight an overnight flight 85 Siireté du Québec the provincial police force of Quebec 89
scartissue hard or damaged tissue left behind 87 tagging graffiti sign or name used in particular 88
after an injury by gangs
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setback something that delays or reverses 85 thrashing violent movement 89
progress vice a criminal or immoral activity 89
stress-busting stress-beating 85 vigilante vigilantes are people who organise 89
stroke if someone has a stroke, a blood vessel 85 themselves into unofficial groups to
in their brain bursts, which may cause protect others from crime
paralysis and problems with speech
supraventricular an irregular heartbeat 85 Extended Readinu 3 See P8U8S 92-93
tachycardia (SVT) bee in the something that you are enthusiastic or
thyroid a gland in the neck that produces 85 bonnet very anxious about and that you
hormones which control growth think and talk about all the time 92
and other functions booming very loud 92
workshop a short, practica}, training session xx cold one a cold beer 92
crack, to if your voice cracks, your tone changes 92
UnR20 Shock tacdcs See P8U8S 88-91 because of strong emotion
89
all-terrain vehicle a type of large car that can be used on dimple, to if your cheeks dimple, little hollows 92
rough ground appear in them
attire clothing 89 engulf, to to overcome; to drown 93
binge drinking drinking a lot of alcohol in a short 88 excuse oneself, to to say politely that you have to leave 92
space of time jerk an insulting term for someone you 93
body piercings metal studs and rings in different parts 88 think is stupid
ofthe body jut out, to to stick out 93
by trial and error through experience and experiment 91 loathing hatred 93
close-minded not open to new ideas 89 malcontent discontented 93
cult a fairly small religious group, 89 mean bad-tempered or aggressive 92
considered strange or secretive proflling a description of what someone is like 93
curb, to to control 90 reservation an area of land set aside for Native 93
do-gooder a person who does things with the 89 Americans to live
intention of helping others, but stutter, to to say something with difficulty 92
whom you think is interfering tavern a pub 92
free-for-all a disorderly fight in which a lot of 89 tip back, to to drink fast 92
people take part unclinch, to to open, unsqueeze 92
hard-core a hard, extreme form of music 89 welfare (US) money paid by the government to poor, 93
hepatitis a serious disease of the liver 90 unemployed or sick people
intimidating which makes you feel anxious 89 worrisome worrying 93
Latino a person of Latin American 89
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e Expressions used before
challenging
Contradicting
'
• Perhaps I didn't clarify that well • Well, I don't see it that way...
enough ... • I understand what you're saying,
• I didn't say that. What I said was ... but ...
• I th ink you might be mistaken. • From what I understand, that's not
• To be fair, you do have a point, but .. . true ...
• Honestly, I can't see how you can • That can't possibly be true ...
say that. • But what about...?

o Signposting phrases: Sequencing (1) Inferring

• To begin with ... 1 First of all ... 1 • Wouldn't you think that. .. ?
Let's start with ... • Now, if it was me, I would ...
• Let's leave that and go to 1 get • 1 would imagine that...
back to ... • Based on my own experience, 1
• Now, that brings us to... would say...
• Let's move on to the next subject... • It seems to suggest..., don't you
• As I have shown 1 stated already... think?

llustifying an argument Expressions for downplaying

• I think most people would • Well, it's difficult to say (one way or
agree that. .. another).
• Most evidence seems to point to ... • 1 wouldn't go so far as to say that.
• It's a well-known fact that... • You might be jumping to conclusions.
• The information 1 have suggests ... • Until we know all the facts, 1
• As far as most (people) are wouldn't want to ...
concerned, ... • It's probably best that we don't...

o Expressing beliefs Modifying words

• 1 a m convinced that ... • basically • really

• Personally, 1 feel that... • quite • fairly
• I really believe that... • certainly • particularly
• As far as I'm concerned, ... • essentially • mainly

Expressing ideas tentatively Vivid adjectives

"'
• It seems to me that. .. Positive Negative
• 1 might be wrong in saying th is, • inspiring • tasteless
but .. . • fresh • impractical
• 1 tend to think that ... • exquisite • flashy
• Doesn't this suggest (that) ... ? • spectacular • inferior
• Don't you think it might be a good • tasteful • dull
idea to ... • exotic • functional

• 1 Ii"P,T'll • .

Expressing reservations

• l'm not entirely sure about that. • 1 know what you're saying, bu t ...
• Yo u ha ve a point there, bu t ... • That might be true, but ...
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The passive

Present Simple: The game is played every Friday.

Present Continuous: The game is being played right now.
Present Perfect: The game has been played already.
Past Simple: The game was played yesterday.
Past Continuous: The game was being played when 1 arrived.
Past Perfect: The game had been played before 1 arrived.
Infinitive: The game will be played later.
Perfect infinitive: The game should have been played before today.

-- Defending a point
ofview

• lf you look at the facts,

Intransitive verbs Transitive verbs

Last year unemployment The bank raised interest rates.

rose. (Subject affected - (Subject affects object -
you can see ...
• It seems clear that ... no cause). cause and effect).
• Perhaps you are
overlooking the fact goj be up decline put/ push up cut
that... in crease decrease in crease decrease
• 1 can't accept that. expand drop expand drop
• 1 think you are mistaken. grow go/be down boost put/ push down

o Signposting words and phrases: Affirming

Arguments (1)

• however • but • 1 must say, 1 couldn't agree with

• therefore • as a result you more.
• although • whereas • 1 completely agree with you.
• in addition • besides • 1 have to admit, you're probably right.
• similarly • in the same way • That's a very good point 1 argument.

o Interrupting Signposting phrases:

1 Arguments (2) ...

• Hold on a second. • As far as I'm concerned ...

• Wait just a moment. • The point 1 am trying to make is that. ..
• Could 1 just stop you there? • On the other hand ...
• Do you mind if 1 say something? • Whether we agree or not, the fact
• True 1M ay be, but could 1 just point remains (that) ...
out one thing 1 something? • lf we look at...more closely, we find ...

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Challenging arguments and opinions Intensifiers

• If yo u loo k at the facts, they would show ... • absolutely • clearly

• The evidence simply doesn't support your • definitely • totally
argument. Where's the proof? • completely • utterly
• Regardless of that, the fact remains (that) ... • extremely • entirely
• That can't be true. What about ... ? • wholeheartedly • fully

m Evaluating different standpoints Tentative expressions

• While 1 respect your position, 1 think ... • Well, I'm not (so) sure.
• On the other hand, you need to • Maybe, you're right. Who
consider (that) ... knows?
• If you look at it from another perspective, ... • Well, 1 guess we'll (have to
• Historically speaking, (it was) ... wait and) see.
• If 1 were playing devil's advocate, l'd say ... • Perhaps. It's hard to say.
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m Deducing Uncountable nouns

• 1 think we can assume . ;.For th~¡;e, use some 1 any 1 much, a ... of and
that... :> ·defirÜt~and zero articles (the 1 -).
• lt's fair to sav:tbat::.·.• · r-
• This would ciE!latfy·. 1: · equipment junk mail
a .Jot of 1 lots of
suggest that. )~ _,L-~ : excitement research
plenty of
• My conclusion a·b.Q~ ,~ productivity money
a bit of
this would be thaC:~- · very little 1 only a little
help news
• This leads me to progress work
a variety 1 type of mail information
believe that ... '-

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Colloquialisms Implying

• bloke • posh • 1 would suggest that...

• broke • scam • So me people say 1 think that .. .
• cop 1 cops • telly • Don't yo u think this points to ... ?
• daft • What's up? • Based on this, you could get the
• fed up with • dodgy impression that ...
• footie • pricey • 1 believe this 1 that refers to ...
• keen on • mate • 1 suspect that she 1 he knows more ...
• pinch • touchy

m Idiomatic expressions Softening expressions

• There's always a first time for • l'm sorry. lt's just that ...
everything. • It's quite difficult (to know for
• Don't hold your breath! certain, but) ...
• The bigger they are, the harder • lf 1 could just mention one
they fall. thing ...
• It stands to reason. • Actually, 1 had thought that ...
• You'll have your work cut out for you. • 1 often wonder if maybe ...

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Generalising

• It's usually the case that... • There's a lot to be said for. ..

• Most people say that... • There always seems to be .. .
• Everyone seems to think that. .. • 1 don't know anyone who .. .

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Conditionals

Zero If you want a good job, you need Universal fact Any time
education.
If I work more than 45 hours Personal fact Any time
a week, I get very tired.
First If I have children, I will work fewer hours. Likely Fu ture
If you have children, you might 1 may Possible Fu ture
not have time for a career.
Second If my daughter worked that hard, Unlikely Fu tu re
I would tell her not to. present
If I had a successful career, I would not Impossible Future
give it up for a family. present
Third If I had known how hard it was to balance Impossible Past
family and career, I would have made
better choices.
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Signposting phrases: Sequencing (2) Asserting

• I'd put ... first, then ... , next ... , and finally .. . • I would put forward the idea
• My first choice would be ... , followed by.. . that...
• Secondly, ... 1 Thirdly, ... 1 Lastly, ... • I am confident that...
• The most important would be ..., then ... • We should realise that...
• Also ... 1 As well ... 1 And again .. . • It can be argued that...
• The next most important is .. . • I can confirm that...
• Equally important is ...

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; Developing an argument Expressions used to introduce
assertions

• Consequently, this means that... • Did you know that...?

• It follows logically then that... • As a matter of fact...
• By extension, we can surmise that ... • The simple fact is ...
• From here, we can conclude that. .. • I would just like to point out one thing.
• Clearly then, this indicates that... • As you are probably aware, ...

m Summarising information Expressions used to contradict

ideas and arguments

• In conclusion, ... 1 In short, ... • Frankly, I can't see it.

• This would lead me to conclude ... • Do you honestly think so?
• For this reason ... • In actual fact, it's just the opposite.
• As I have already pointed out... • Not if we consider (the fact) that...
• In my view, the central issue is .. . • I would argue that it's actually...
• To sum up ... • Come on. You have to admit...

m Calming expressions Language of empathy and sympathy \

• There's nothing to worry about. • You must be feeling absolutely terrible.

• Try to calm down; worrying • I know exactly how you feel 1 he 1 she
won't help. must be feeling ...
• Everything's going to be fine. • That must have been very hard for
• It's not such a big thing. you 1 him 1 her. I feel so sorry for
• Let's try to keep things in you 1 him 1 her.
perspective. • I can see how difficult it must be ...
• I can imagine how painful it must
have been.

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"'Éiiciting feedback ' Expressing caution

• What's your feeling on this? • I'm not sure I would ...

• What do you think will 1 would • It could be (the case) that...
happen? • It seems as if...
• How would you resolve this situation? • I would be a little concerned that...
• What's your opinion on this matter? • If I were to hazard a guess,
• Why do you think this happens? I might say...
• Do you have anything to add? • I'm not confident (that) ...