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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3¬ Objectives / Advanced 1
4¬ Unit 1 / Cultural Differences
9¬ Unit 2 / Life In The City
15¬ Unit 3 / Dangerous Sports
20¬ Unit 4 / Complaints
24¬ Answer key / Unit 1
25¬ Answer key / Unit 2
26¬ Answer key / Unit 3
27¬ Answer key / Unit 4

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 OBJECTIVES / ADVANCED 1
Unit 1–Cultural Differences
This unit deals with issues related to cultural differences. Learners
will watch a video clip of a travelogue about the Australian outback and
Aboriginal traditions. They will listen to and take part in a dialogue in
which two men are complaining about being bored on beach holiday,
and will read a story about the mistakes a man who grew up in a big
city makes when he relocates to a small southern town. The grammar
section deals with a review of clauses of result. The vocabulary section
provides learners with exposure to and practice of words and phrases
on the topic of adjectives.

Unit 2–Life In The City

This unit deals with various aspects of city life. Learners will watch a
video clip about a dog who has gone missing. They will listen to and
take part in a dialogue about a stolen car, and will read a story about a
man on trial for murdering his wife. The grammar section deals with
the Future Perfect. The vocabulary section provides learners with ex-
posure to and practice of words and phrases on the topic of crime.

Unit 3–Dangerous Sports

In this unit learners will watch a video clip of an interview with a rock
climber. They will listen to and take part in a dialogue in which a man
describes injuries he received playing sport, and will read a story
about three mountain climbers who get badly hurt and are rescued by
emergency services. The grammar section deals with more infinitives,
other uses. The vocabulary section provides learners with exposure to
and practice of words and phrases on the topic of sports.

Unit 4–Complaints
In this unit learners will listen to a radio program in which listeners
voice their complaints to a famous tabloid journalist. They will listen
to and take part in a dialogue in which two women complain about an
expensive boutique, and will read a letter of complaint about a faulty
washing machine. The grammar section deals with the Future Pro-
gressive. The vocabulary section provides learners with exposure to
and practice of words and phrases on the topic of journalism.

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 UNIT 1 / CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
1. Vocabulary

Match the vocabulary on the left with the definition on the right.

Words Definitions

1. landscape a. difficult to understand

2. continent b. make something easier to understand

c. one of the seven major divisions of the

3. complex
Earth, including Europe, Asia, and Africa

4. simplify d. scenery, especially of the countryside

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 Unit 1 / Cultural Differences

2. Grammar–Cause of result

Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence.

1. Mr. Perdomo arranged some extra activities ____ give his students
more opportunities to practice before the examination.
a. so to
b. so as to
c. So

2. The projector broke down _____ the meeting had to be cancelled.

a. so
b. so that
c. Such

3. The doctor repeated the main points of his speech in Bogota

______the patient would fully understand.
a. because
b. such
c. so that

4. It was ______ a successful English course series that the university

decided to repeat it the following semester.
a. such
b. so
c. so as to

5. Dina joined the English conversational class _____________ she

wanted to improve her English level.
a. because of
b. since
c. so that

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 Unit 1 / Cultural Differences

3. Reading

Fill the gaps with an adjective from the box to complete the article.

complex – sensitive – cultured – rough – direct – reserved reasonable

Culture Exchange

Brock, an American English teacher has been living in Clai for 2

weeks. He is quite 1.______________, and don’t hace any friends,
Sergio, his co-worker, wanted to make him feel welcome, so he
invited him to lunch at a local restaurant. Sergio recommended
a 2._____________ meal and even offered to buy Brock a beer.
During lunch, Brock talked about his family and where he came
from. Brock’s family story was very 3.____________ and Sergio
realized that Brock had had a 4.____________ childhood growing
up Sergio is a very 5.____________ person an did not want to ask
Brock too 6._________ questions. So, he asked Brock why he had
come to the city, to which Brock replied, “to scape my problems”.
Sergio thought that was a 7.____________ answer and assuted
Brock that Cali was the best place to forget about the past.

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 Unit 1 / Cultural Differences

4. Vocabulary

Write the phrases in the box below next to the correct definitions in Co-
lumn A.

1. people’s traditional beliefs.

2. is well-mannered.

3. you have taken offense.

4. you exaggerate.

5. you make them upset or angry.

A B

1. A person who behaves

politely
2. If you are upset
because someone has
been rude to you

3. Values are

4. If you offend someone

5. If you go overboard it
means

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 Unit 1 / Cultural Differences

5. Grammar

Circle the correct form of the adjective in bold to complete the text.

Dear Miguel

How are you, buddy? And, how is your summer going so far? i

hope tou’re not too bored/boring.

As you know, i’ve just started a new company in New Jersey

and things are going very well, starting a new company is very

complexity/complex, and it required a lot of time and effort. I’m

also finding it very difficult to be directly/direct when i speak to

my employees. Some of them are very sensitive/sensitivity and i

don’t want to offend anyone. Well, that is something i’ll have to

deal with.

My work schedule is very unpredictable/inpredictability, but i will

try to call later this week.

Enjoy your summer. We`ll talk soon.

Sincerely,

Nicolas

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 UNIT 2 / LIFE IN THE CITY

1. Vocabulary

Match the words to the correct definitions.

rumor – pedigree – gang – version – evidence

Definitions Words

1. Dog with official papers stating that its

parents and grandparents were all of the
same breed
2. Information or story many people
know, which may or may not be true
3. Group of people that work together to do
something illegal

4. Physical proof that something happened

5. Description of something that happened,

according to one person

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 Unit 2 / Life In The City

2. Grammar–future perfect

Example: (you/finish) the assignment by the deadline?

Will you have finished the assignment by the deadline?

1. She (finish) her exams by then, so we can go out for dinner.

2. You (write) the essay before the next class.

3. I (not/finish) work by seven.

4. (she/get) home by lunch time?

5. (you/do) everything by five?

6. We (not/eat) before we come, so we’ll be hungry.

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 Unit 2 / Life In The City

3. Reading

Death of Luis Andres Colmenares

Luis Andrés Colmenares Escobar was an economics and indus-

trial engineering major student at Los Andes University in Bogotá
D.C., Colombia, who was found dead under suspicious circum-
stances on October 31, 2010, after going to a Halloween party at
a club in the popular “Zona Rosa”.The authorities originally ruled
Luis Andres’ death as a suicide. However, the Colmenares family
never accepted that theory. According to the autopsy performed
at Instituto Nacional de Medicina Legal y Ciencias Forenses, by
Leslie del Pilar Rodríguez, Luis Colmenares suffered a violent
death. A second autopsy by Máximo Duque, former director of
the same Institute, hired by the Colmenares family and research
done by Prosecutor Antonio González concluded that the body
had eight wounds, none compatible with a fall.

Almost a year later prosecutors found enough evidence to con-

sider that Colmenares did not commit suicide, but rather was
murdered. And, ten months after Luis’ death, the investigation
was reopened and suspects were named in the case. The prose-
cutor in this case was removed in a controversial decision by Co-
lombia’s Attorney General in May 2012 after constant complaints
by counselor for the defense. In June 2012, Carlos Cárdenas was
charged with Luis Colmenares’ murder and detained.

Death of Luis Andres Colmenares. (2018, April 10). Retrieved April 12,
2018, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Luis_Andres_Colme-
nares

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 Unit 2 / Life In The City

a. Read the article on the previous page and complete the police re-
port below.

Column A Column B

1. Name of Victim

2. Date of Death

3. Cause of Death

4. Name of Accused

5. Accused of

6. Date detained

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 Unit 2 / Life In The City

4. Vocabulary

Match the words to the correct definitions.

beat up – rumor – innocent – exaggeration

– criminal record – conclusive

Definitions Words

1. A formal list the authorities keep on anyone

who has committed a crime

2. Not responsible for committing a crime

3. To violently and purposefully punch or kick

someone many times

4. A statement that stretches the truth

5. Describing a clear and definitive ending to a

situation or question

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 Unit 2 / Life In The City

a. Circle the most appropriate word from the options in bold to com-
plete the text.

Colombian Police are investigating the 1. murder

/disappearance of a 20-year-old man whose body

was found in a drift close to the El Virrey park. Po-

lice are still searching for more information that

will 2. find innocent or guilty / hold the key to the

truth regarding his death. So far, one suspect is

being held in custody. However, 3. no conclusive

/ proven innocent or guilty evidence has been

found. The suspect does have a previous 4. ver-

sion of events / criminal record, however, until his

story is 5. proven true or false / on trail, we can-

not speculate as to whether or not this is the man

responsible.

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 UNIT 3 / DANGEROUS SPORTS

1. Vocabulary

Write the words in the box next to the correct definition.

daring – altitude – lot of nerve – expedition – pass up an offer

Definitions Words

1. Having the courage to do something risky

2. How much above sea level something is

3. Risky and brave

4. A journey to a specific place to accomplish a

specific goal

5. To decline an invitation or proposition

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 Unit 3 / Dangerous Sports

2. Grammar–passive infinitives

Use the verb in parentheses to create a passive infinitive for each senten-
ce or question.

Example: The students hope _to_ _be_ _given_ their own books. (give)
1. The little boy likes _____ _____ _________ by his mother. (hold)

2. He doesn’t want _________ _________ _________ to Afghanistan.

(send)

3. The new workers need _______ _______ __________ how to use

the machines. (show)

4. The passenger is _______ _______ ___________ off of the plane as

soon as it arrives. (escort)

5. Customers expect _______ _______ __________ when they are in

the store. (help)

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 Unit 3 / Dangerous Sports

3. Reading

Extreme Sports

Are extreme sports too extreme? Read the following arguments.

Then decide for yourself.

Yes! Extreme Sports Go Too Far! People can become seriously

injured while playing extreme sports. Risking serious injury to
play a sport is foolish. Take snow bikers, for instance. These ri-
ders fly down snowy hills at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour.

Some snow bikers get the same kinds of injuries “that you might
see in high-speed auto accidents,” said one doctor. Some rock
climbers climb without using ropes. Some bungee jumpers leap
out of helicopters. Athletes called base jumpers parachute from
bridges and cliffs. There is no good reason for people to risk
their lives doing those things. Extreme sports set a bad example.
Kids who see those sports on TV might want to try them at home.
But they might not know how to play those sports safely. When
people play extreme sports, they are no longer playing games.
They’re being irresponsible. No! Extreme Sports Don’t Go Too
Far! Extreme sports have picked up a bad name. Some people
just aren’t used to the things extreme sports athletes can do.

Every sport comes with the risk of injury. Sometimes those inju-
ries can be serious. Injuries in regular sports can be far worse
than those that happen in extreme sports. “I’ve seen two people
killed in boxing rings. And I’ve seen two deaths in football,” said
Dr. Clifford Amenduri of Louisiana. “But I’ve never seen those
kinds of injuries in extreme sports.” Extreme sports also have
benefits that other sports don’t have. Extreme sports can help
young athletes build courage, some doctors say. What about the
thrills that come with playing extreme sports? “I like the risk,”
said Alex Dunand of Ottawa, Canada, a 14-year-old downhill
skier. “If you didn’t take risks, life would be boring.”

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 Unit 3 / Dangerous Sports

Read the text on the previous page and answer the questions below by
circling the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is not mentioned as an example of an extre-

me sport?
a. Bungee jumping
b. Mountain biking
c. Kickboxing
d. Snow biking

2. From information in the section “Yes! Extreme Sports Go Too Far!,”

it can be concluded that a major concern may be
a. the cost of the rehabilitation from injuries
b. the influence extreme sports may have on kids
c. the injuries from high-speed auto accidents
d. the lack of game-playing in extreme sports

3. In paragraph two, the author writes, “Take snow bikers, for instan-
ce” to suggest that
a. the reader should reference an illustration
b. the reader should take up, or learn, snow biking
c. snow bikers should be taken seriously
d. the author is about to use snow bikers as an example

4. Paragraph 3 is mostly about

a. the reader should reference an illustration
b. the reader should take up, or learn, snow biking
c. snow bikers should be taken seriously
d. the author is about to use snow bikers as an example

5. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Ex-
treme sports have a bad reputation ____________ they are dange-
rous.
a. because
b. but
c. although
d. if

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4. Vocabulary

Match the words on the left with the definition on the left.

thrilling – second thoughts – skydiving – adventurer

– expedition – bad ending – daring – altitude

Definitions Words

1. extremely exciting

2. a situation that doesn’t end well

3. a hesitation about a decision you have made

or something you are about to do

4. someone who likes to have exciting and

dangerous experiences

5. a sport that involves jumping from an

airplane and using a parachute

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 UNIT 4 / COMPLAINTS

1. Vocabulary

Match up the words to make phrases about cars and driving.

contribute – gather evidence – hard evidence –

back up claim – follow-up on a story

Definitions Words

1. to collect true pieces of information

2. to give time, money or effort to

a cause or organization

3. real proof

4. Words to support a statement with facts

5. to get more information about a certain story

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 Unit 4 / Complaints

2. Grammar - future progressive

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Example: I ___will be reading__(read) a book this evening.

1. Tomorrow morning we ______________(work) .

2. This time next week we ______________ (have) a party.

3. At midnight I _______________ (sleep).

4. They _________________ (not/do) their homework this afternoon.

5. He _________________ (listen) to music.

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 Unit 4 / Complaints

3. Reading

Letter of Complaint

Dear Mr. Jeffries,

I want to complain about the hotel where I stayed last week, one
of your company’s hotels. I spent nearly $600 000 on the hotel,
which I assumed would guarantee me some level of quality. That
is a mistake I won’t be making again!

This was going to be a second honeymoon for my wife and I,

which I think you can understand the importance of. The first
problem we encountered was finding the place. The address gi-
ven on your website was wrong. I asked someone who told me
there were always tourists who were lost in the area. Please co-
rrect the address immediately to prevent other situations such
as that which we suffered.

On arriving at the hotel, which had taken more than an hour, we

were informed that we didn’t have a reservation. Another twenty
minutes passed before the receptionist, whose name I cannot
recall, found our e-mail and told us “there was an administrative
error” by which I presume she means “the hotel is run like a
circus”. We were finally shown to the room by a porter who was
wearing a very dirty T-shirt. It was cold and there was a wind
coming under the door, which all made my wife feel very upset.

I would like at the very least a refund of the money we spent so

foolishly by staying in your hotel. I would also appreciate an ho-
nest explanation of why we had to tolerate such treatment during
a stay that was supposed to be relaxing.

Regards

Daniel Marston

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 Unit 4 / Complaints

Letter of Complaint

Read the text on the previous page and answer the questions below by
choosing the most appropriate answer.

1. Which word in the letter of complaint means the same as “ensu-

red”
a. encountered
b. guaranteed
c. explanation

2. Mr Jeffries spent more than $600 000 on the hotel

a. true
b. false
c. does not say

3. Mr Jeffries was traveling by himself

a. true
b. false
c. does not say

4. Which statement gives the impression that the hotel’s website is

outdated.
a. “The first problem we encountered was finding the place.”
b. “The address given on your website was wrong.”
c. “I asked someone who told me there were always tourists who
were lost in the area.“

5. Which statement is not true about Mr. Jeffries’s experience

a. He had difficulty finding the hotel.
b. He realized that he didn’t have a reservation when he arrived at
the hotel.
c. Even though he experienced some issues, his overall experien-
ce was good.

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 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 1
1. Vocabulary 4. Vocabulary
1. pedigree 1. is well-mannered
2. rumor 2. you have taken
3. gang offense
4. evidence 3. people’s traditional
5. version beliefs
4. you make them up-
2. Grammar set or angry
5. you exaggerate
1. so as to
2. so that 5. Grammar
3. such
4. such 1. bored
5. since 2. complex
3. direct
3. Reading 4. sensitive
5. unpredictable
1. reserved
2 cultured
3. complex
4. rough
5. sensitive
6. direct
7. reasonable
 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 2
1. Vocabulary 4. Vocabulary
1. pedigree 1. criminal record
2. rumor 2. innocent
3. gang 3. beat up
4. evidence 4. exaggeration
5. version 5. conclusive

2. Grammar 4b. Vocabulary

1. will have finished 1. murder
2. will have written 2. hold the key to the
3. will not have finished truth
4. will she have gotten 3. conclusive
5. will you have done 4. criminal record
6. will not have eaten 5. proven true or false

3. Reading
1. Luis Andrés Colme-
nares
2. October 31, 2010
3. murder
4. Carlos Cárdenas
5. murder
6. June 2012
 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 3
1. Vocabulary 3. Reading
1. a lot of nerve 1. c
2. altitude 2. b
3. daring 3. d
4. expedition 4. d
5. pass up an offer 5. a

2. Grammar 4. Vocabulary
1. to be held 1. thrilling
2. to be sent 2. bad ending
3. to be paid 3. second thoughts
4. to be shown 4. adventurer
5. to be escorted 5. skydiving
6. to be helped
 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 4
1. Vocabulary 3. Reading
1. gather evidence 1. b
2. contribute 2. b
3. hard evidence 3. b
4. back up claim 4. b
5. follow-up on a story 5. c

2. Grammar
1. will be working
2. will be having
3. will be sleeping
4. will be watching
5. won’t be doing
6. will be listening