By Pamela Linwood

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Vandana Shiva

[C1 ADVANCED]

GETTING STARTED

A - Before you start

Answer the questions with a partner.
1) Have you ever heard of Vandana Shiva?
2) If so, what do you know about her?
3) What are GMOs?
4) Do you usually buy organically-grown fruit and
vegetables? Why (not)?
READING

B Read and answer

Read these incomplete statements and fill in the
blanks.
1) Vandana Shiva is an active supporter of the
movement for ___________ farming.
2) She was recently interviewed at the
_______________ meeting in Italy.
3) She thinks the movements in favour of
biodiversity and ecological agriculture have become
___________ in the last few years.
4) She says she feels ___________ with President
Obama.
5) She thinks that the situation in Europe is
_____________ the situation in the USA.
6) According to Vandana Shiva, there are a lot of
people in Europe that would like the European Union
to _________ GMOs.
C Read and answer
Read the article and answer the questions.
1) Which large corporation is Vandana Shiva
campaigning against? Why?
2) Why is she pleased that more and more books
are being written against organic farming and the
small farmer?
3) What, in her opinion, are the advantages of small
farmers using ecological agricultural methods?
4) In what way was Michelle Obamas organic garden
considered to be a challenge to big business?

5) What is Vandana Shivas reaction to the accusation

made against the garden?
6) What indication is there of the power of the
biotechnology industry in the USA?
7) What is the present policy of the European Union
regarding GMOs?
8) What is the purpose of this policy, according to
Vandana Shiva?
D Learn it! Use it!
Complete these sentences with words from the
glossary. (You may have to adapt the expression
in some way, e.g. change the subject, or change
from singular to plural.)
1) I dont agree with Toms _________ of the risks.
I think hes being too cautious.

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2) Tourism has declined in some countries because

of the _________ of terrorist attacks.
3) Sandra has accepted the job although she
knows it will be a big _________ .
4) Cactus plants grow well in light sandy ________ .
5) Many pubs are finding they have fewer customers
as a result of the smoking _________ .
6) When we were children, we sometimes
_________ into the cinema through the emergency
doors without paying.
7) It isnt _________ switching the TV on now: the
films almost finished.
CAE EXAM PRACTICE

E Ready for CAE? (Paper 3: Use of English,

Part 4)
Think of one word only which can be used
appropriately in all three sentences
1) These machines are cheap to buy but
expensive to __________ .
The suspect continues to __________ that he
wasnt in the area at the time of the crime.
The pilot was unable to __________ radio
contact with the control tower.
2) After the argument, Sarah began to wonder
whether she was in the__________.
Taxpayers should have the __________ to see
how their money is being spent.
Whos that man to the __________ of you in the
photo?
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3) We were __________ to keep everyone

informed about the situation.
Her latest book is __________ with the effects of
air pollution on childrens health.
Michael was very __________ when he started
receiving anonymous phone calls.
4) These exercises are designed to __________
the abdominal muscles.
Somethings gone wrong with the cooker. I cant
get it to __________ .
I went on a long walk before lunch in order to
__________ up an appetite.
5) A new football __________ is being built
behind the church.
Government funds were needed to help the
project get off the__________.
The __________ here is very fertile, so it has
become a wealthy agricultural area.
AFTER YOU READ

F Talk about it
In pairs or groups.
1) Many people think
genetically modified crops
are a danger to human
health and ecosystems. Do you agree? Why?
2) What are the arguments in favour of GMOs?
3) What is the present policy regarding GMOs in
Spain?
4) Do you think it will change in the future?

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Speaking Freely

[B2 UPPER INTERMEDIATE]

GETTING STARTED

A - Before you start

Answer the questions with a partner.
1) What do you know about actor Colin Firth?
2) What films has he appeared in? Have you seen
any of them?
3) What do you think of him as an actor?
4) What do you know about his latest film, The Kings
Speech? Where is it set? When? What is it about?
LISTENING

B Listen and answer

Read these statements. Then listen (without
reading) and write T (true) or F (false).
1) The film is about King George V.
2) The Kings real name was Albert.
3) Colin Firth had often met members of the
Royal Family before making the film.
4) When he met Prince Charles, he found him
rather arrogant.
5) Colin observes that most people become
nervous when they have to speak to royalty.
6) It was difficult to prepare for his film role
because he didnt have a model he could study.
7) Firth has always been interested in the affairs
of the Royal Family.
8) He wasnt surprised at the public outburst of
emotion caused by Princess Dianas death.
9) He thinks the Royal Family have a right to their
privacy.
10) According to Firth, the idea that the British
have always repressed their emotions is false.
READING

C Read and answer

Read the whole of the interview and answer the
questions.
1) Why wasnt Prince Albert prepared for his role as
king?
2) What impression does Prince Charles make on
the people that meet him at an event?
3) What role does his private secretary play on
these occasions?
4) What do other people look like to a member of
the Royal Family, according to Colin Firth?
5) What did Colin do to find out about the life of a
king?

6) Why was the Palace criticised for not flying the

flag at half-mast after the death of Princess Diana?
7) Why does Firth mention the Rolling Stones?
8) What effect did this particular film role have on
him? Why?
9) How has the way medical science views
stammering changed since the 1930s?
10) Are Logues methods still considered valid?
Why (not)?
D Learn it! Use it!
Complete these sentences with words from the
glossary. (You may have to adapt the expression
in some way.)
1) The test seems easier this year. I think theyve
_________ the standards.
2) Im behind with my work so Im working
through my lunchtime to _________ _________.
3) The little girl went to sleep _________ her
teddy bear tightly.
4) Tom was _________ by the news that all his
hard work had been useless.
5) If you think thats the way to deal with the
problem youre on the wrong _________.
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6) A fight _________ _________ in the pub the

other evening.
7) The company is trying to _________ the image
that it manufactures cheap, low quality goods.
8) Wow! We were really _________ by the
beautiful restoration work on the cathedral.
CAE EXAM PRACTICE

E Ready for CAE? (Paper 3: Use of English,

Part 5)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a
similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. Use
between 3 and 6 words including the word given.
Example:The film tells the story of George VI.
Tom Hooper is the director.
DIRECTED
The film, which is directed by Tom Hooper, tells
the story of George VI.
1) He would have led a relatively obscure life.
FOR
He was ___________________________obscurity.
2) The idea that he would have to make public
speeches traumatised him.
SPEAK
The idea of ____________________________
traumatised him.
3) They asked Firth how he had prepared for the
role.
HIS
Firth ____________________________ for the role.
4) Prince Charless private secretary was showing
him around.

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USHERED
Prince Charles __________________________
private secretary.
5) The secretary would be checking to see that
he didnt get too long with one person.
MAKING
The secretary ________________________ he
didnt get too long with one person. .
6) You dont have the chance to meet kings and
spend a lot of time with them.
AROUND
You dont get to ________________________
them.
7) Thats the impression you get of the world.
LOOKS
Thats what _______________________ you.
8) Something physical is happening in the brain.
THAT
Theres something _________________________
physical.
AFTER YOU LISTEN AND READ

F - Talk about it
In pairs or groups.
1) Have you ever made a public speech?
2) If so, how did you feel about it?/If not, how
would you feel if you had to?
3) What makes a good public speaker in your
opinion? Can you name any examples?
4) Can you think of any speeches which have
become famous the world over? On what
occasion were they made? By whom? Why did
they become famous?

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Profession: Doorman

[B1 INTERMEDIATE]

GETTING STARTED

A - Before you start

Answer the questions with a partner.
1) Are there many blocks of flats with doorkeepers in
your town?
2) What does a doorkeepers job usually consist of?
3) Are doorkeepers usually well-paid?
4) What are the advantages or disadvantages of the
job, in your opinion?
READING

B Read and answer

Read the main article and answer the questions.
1) What do New York doormen wear?
2) Why is it necessary for doormen to be discreet?
3) What does the number of doormen tell you
about a block of flats?
4) What do doormen in the USA have to do?
5) What qualifications do they need to have?
6) How much do they earn?
C Read and answer (Optional)
N.B. This interview is graded as B2, so dont
be discouraged if you find it difficult. Try to
understand the main points.
Read these statements and write T (true) or F (false).
1) Doormen usually have silent parts in films set in
New York.
2) Rafael Ponce is 35 years old.
3) Rafael says you can get promotion if you attend
special courses.
4) Some students become doormen temporarily.
5) Rafael says all the tenants in his block stop and
chat to him.
D Learn it! Use it!
Complete these sentences with words from the glossary.
(You may have to adapt the expression in some way;
e.g. change from plural to singular.)
1) I had an appointment with James at 5pm but he
didnt ______ ______ .
2) Last year Sandra ______ a lot of money buying
and selling antiques on ebay.
3) The shopkeeper in that shoe shop wasnt very
______ . Im never going there again.
4) It gets cold there in the evening so ______
______ you take a jacket with you.

5) The members of the metalworkers ______ are

going on strike tomorrow.
6) This programme is not ______ correctly and will
be terminated.
PET EXAM PRACTICE

E Ready for PET? (Paper 1, Writing: Part 1)

Complete the second sentence with 1 to 3 words
so that it means the same as the first. (They are
constructions used in the article.)
1) Perhaps it doesnt look like an exciting job.
It _____________ look like an exciting job.
2) If you count the doormen you are able to judge
a building.
You can judge a building ______________ of
doormen.
3) Doormen usually have smiling faces.
Doormen usually have a smile _______________
faces.
4) You may just be trying to earn some money.
Maybe _____________ trying to earn some money.
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5) You make sure that

the tenants are looked
after.
You make sure that the
tenants are __________
of.
6) Some people are
very sociable; others
arent.
Some people are
______________ others.
7) Some people dont want you to talk to them.
Some people dont want to be ____________ .
8) You just allow them to go.
You ____________ them go.

AFTER YOU READ

F Talk about it
In pairs or groups.
1) Are there any differences between the duties of
doormen or doorwomen in the USA and those of
doorkeepers in your country?
2) Which of the following aspects of a job do you
consider most important? Number them in the
order of importance.
- a high salary
- job satisfaction
- prestige
- short working hours and long holidays
- good prospects
- a pleasant work environment

Answers
VANDANA SHIVA
B Read and answer

1) organic 2) Slow Food

3) stronger 4) disappointed
5) different from/unlike 6) ban.
C Read and answer

1) Shes campaigning against

Monsanto because its one of the
biotechnology corporations that
are promoting GMOs. 2) Because she sees this as proof that
those in favour of biotechnology
regard small farmers and organic
farming as a threat. 3) She says
they are able to produce more

food and better food while conserving biodiversity and the environment. 4) It was seen as being
opposed to industrial farming.
5) She says that was in fact the
precise purpose of the garden.
6) The fact that Barack Obama
has not changed the biotechnology mafia in the White House.
They are the same officials as in
the Bush administration. 7) It
is in favour of GMOs but allows
each European country to decide
for itself. 8) To enable GMOs to
be introduced without people realising that its happening.

1) assessment 2) threat 3) challenge 4) soil 5) ban 6) sneaked

7) worth
E Ready for CAE?

1) maintain 2) right 3) concerned

4) work 5) ground

SPEAKING FREELY

C Read and answer

B Listen and answer

1) Because the heir to the throne

was his elder brother, Edward. Albert expected to live a life of relative
obscurity. He was also unprepared
because of his speech impediment. 2) The impression that hes
interested in them and knows quite
a lot about them. 3) He ushers
him around and makes sure he
doesnt spend too much time with

1) F Its about King George VI.

2) T 3) F He hadnt had much
contact with the Royal Family.
4) F He said he was very gracious. 5) T 6) T 7) F He said
hes not a royal watcher. He doesnt
know anything about them. 8) F
He thought it was an extraordinary
moment. 9) T 10) T
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D Learn it! Use it!

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one particular person. 4)They all

look nervous because they have to
speak to him. 5) He spoke to people close to members of the Royal
Family and also read letters written
by royalty. 6) Because they were
insensitive to the feelings of many
members of the public. By failing to
do so, they gave the impression that
they werent mourning her death.
7)To show that the stereotype of
the repressed Englishman has always been false. 8) It affected his
speech patterns because he had to
spend long periods of time imitating
a stammer. 9) In the 1930s it was
considered a psychological problem, whereas now research shows
theres a physical cause to do with

the working of the brain. 10) Yes,

they are, because they help people
to accept their stammer and not to
be crushed by it.
D Learn it! Use it!

1) lowered 2) catch up 3) hugging 4) crushed 5) track 6)

broke out 7) shed 8) impressed
E Ready for CAE?

1) destined for a life of relative

2) having to speak in public 3)
was asked about his preparation
4) was being ushered around by
his 5) would be making sure (that)
6) meet kings and hang around
with 7) the world looks like to 8)
happening in the brain that is

PROFESSION: DOORMAN

parts. 2) F Hes 25 years old.

3) T 4) T 5) F He says some just
say hi and bye; others dont talk
at all.

B Read and answer

1) They wear smart uniforms.

2) Because they know everything
about the private lives of the residents. 3) It tells you whether its
a luxury building./It tells you how
much the rent is. 4) They have to
greet residents, take care of deliveries, call residents to say they have
visitors, call taxis and check that
everything in the building is running
smoothly. 5) They need to have
graduated from high school.

D Learn it! Use it!

1) show up 2) made 3) polite

4) make sure 5) union 6) running
6)They earn from $35,000 to
$50,000 a year.
C Listen, read and check your
answers

1) F They often have speaking

E Ready for PET?

1) may not 2) by the number

3) on their 4) youre just 5)
taken care 6) more sociable than
7) talked to 8) just let

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