Series editor: Ben Goldstein BiG PICTURE B2 (luprer Naa Student's Book BVM esters Escaneado con CamScannerAwan BiG PIiIcTURE B2 (reer INTERMEDIATE ] Student's Book BINA Sut ene Sue Series editor: BEN GOLDSTEIN Richmond www.americanbigpicture.net Escaneado con CamScannerTENING Fre VOCABULARY READING & L151 PRONUNCIg, oy {@ broad Banned! =a st se piscussing family and friends GUeton ta snus vs : TAU bags crs aricles ‘tee vs ised “Rete moans pag) sana a orenn OUON page 12 FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: SMALL TALK WRITING BANK: A QUESTION-AND ANSWER FOST page 152 @ putting the Fun Backinto Fitness SHS nse, Health el we're All Experts NOW “Intonation: sty, a experts «| vmerreset os - suetwaitati sens Ne otros about Ret issues . “+An interview about a medical caret page 22 FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: MAKING POLITE RE Sentence advey Survival @aAnarticle about the Chilean ‘miners + Intonation 5 suavival Narrative Tenses adverbs ‘raking about danger page 24 — eae survivors’ Tales, ‘warnings soo sailing «extreme Sports Thrill Seekers page 32 FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: GIVING WARNINGS p93? SPEAKING TASK: BEING SUPPORTIVE page 153 WRITING BANK: A TRAVEL BLOG jpoje 24 Review A, units 1-2 page 37 Bune It TOGETHER 1,283 UREIVENTION rPresentPerfector ast Appearance bramatic career changes «senva ol page 38 Simple? Ideccnbing people @Aninterview with an image Intonation: stress «resent Perfect simple of consultant problems Continuous? + viscussing beauty trends * Speaking a diferent language Uses of the ng Form ‘page 46 FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: COMPLAINING page 47 WRITING TASK: AN INFORMAL E-MAIL “Food @ on Track for a Fast Food World Double contractions ‘Future Forms Q The Future of Food ‘Intonation: stress 5 FOOD FOR THOUGHT ‘Clauses Business ae ‘Future Continuous ‘An interview about overfishing ‘Future Perfect page 55 FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: CHECKING UNDERSTANDING page 57 SPEAKING TASK: DESCRIBING A DISH ‘page 184 WRITING BANK: A Wik pag a ff talking about entertainment ‘generalizations ie page 65 FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: GENERALIZING — page 67 WRITING TASK: A REVIEW ‘page 68 Review B, UNITS 4-6 page 71 BRING IT TOGETHER 4, 5 26 Escaneado con CamScannerGrammar Vocasutary _—READING & LISTENING PRONUNCIATION ne ay EE See Q Anoniine forum elma T SOCIETY AND — “Past Modals Should «Rules & behavior seHerd Mentality hhave/Could have a i Bureaucracy sounding frustrated ‘Past Modals Speculation Collective nouns ©) Dress codes ig frustrates ‘A Dediction = ‘How to deal with Bureaucracy (RANKING ISSUES £0 FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: c RITICIING page 6? SPEAKING TASK 185 WAITING BaWK:amessacr eonay anne tine punishment Fitthe cme + WAN & forty 8 CRIME AND sif Sentences: imagined «crime s intonation: PUNISHMENT Situations (1) iscane © conversations about crime ee page 82 ‘Wishes & Regrets ton tral wa radio show about scams if Sentences: imagined tA courtroom report Situations (2), Mixed Time Frames: 09090 FUMETIONAL LANGUAGE CHANGING IME SNe par 3! WANING TASK: 196 PST NINE AN OPINION = Modifying 9 LUCK AND ‘Adding Emphasis: Cleft «Luck Q Good luck charms et eae FORTUNE Sentences with is Sports Otrenmore practic, the cer I et" comparison page 92 Making Comparisons «Verb colocations Lucky rituals contradicting *Moditying Comparisons ‘Working in television and movies 000190 FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: ARGUING ANO MAKING CONCESSIONS Po I] SPEAKING TASK: A SHORT TALE [9090186 WRITING BANK: A FORMAL E-MAIL page 102 REVIEW C, UNITS 7-9 pope 105 BRING Ir TOGETHER 7,889 1OVALUE FOR —“ither-or/Neither.nor + Shopping QAblog about bargain hunting #508 well Money sAstiles adjective order An interview with aretal expert page 16 Susiness & finance «Talking about China ‘underemployment {age M4 FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: ARRANGING FOR ASERVICE page 5, WRITING TASK: A SURVEY REPORT i TECHNOLOGY ‘Relative Clauses ‘Taking about ideas @ Inventions ‘Relative clauses age 6 *sofSuch ‘inventions ‘An article about Generation ¥ ‘intonation: stress «Describing gadgets The Fast Finger Keyboard ‘+A podcast about gadeets “Giving up gadgets ‘page 2 FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: DEALING WITH TECHNICAL PROBLEMS Page 125 SPEAKING TASK: DISCUSSING PROS AND CONS [page 157 WRITING BANK: & FOR-AND-AGAINST ESSAY TOUTOFTHE “Reporting Verbs ‘experiences over coffee Sentence stress ORDINALY. Review: Perfect ® _Nightexprssions «Online comments “intonation: page Continuous stdiomatc unforgetable experiences showing interest expressions “teresting characters ‘Nighttime In Washington .<, page TM FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: SHOWING INTEREST 2090 35 WRITING TASK: DESCRIPTION OF A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE ‘page BS Review D, UNITS 10-12 page 139 BRING Ir ToGETHER 10, 11 & 12 eNMMeNT Escaneado con CamScanneri lx 1 a Q Workin pairs. Look at the images. Answer the uestions. 1 What situations do the images show? 2 What do they have in commen? 3 Who do you spend mast of your time with: friends, family oF people at work? b Work in pairs. Complete A in the Key VocABULARY PANEL! 2 @)s1tisten to six people talking about the images. Match speakers 1-6 to images a-t 3 workin pairs. complete B in the Key VocaBULARY Pane. By 4 a Use the phrasal verbs in B to complete the sentences 1 We always. _—---»- at the station whenever xe gout. 2 The only time | see my other friends is when | ~~. them at the supermarket, 3 You don't have to come every week, you can just “ whenever you like. 4 I think he'd like to ‘me _ buthes kind of shy! 5 When | with my last boyfriend, | thought Id never meet another nice guy. 61 __teally well with all the guys on the team, b Listen to 1.1 again and check. Escaneado con CamScannera KEY VOCABULARY Relationships A People you know «# bescribe the difference between the words in each pat, Use a dictionary to help you. boss / manager parents / parents-n-la acquaintance / stranger passenger / passerby coworker or colleague / teammate couple / partner close friend / bestfriend roommate / classmate ‘© Answer the questions about pairs of words 1-8. 11 Which ones can you match to the people in the images? 2 Doany of the words apply to you? 3 Which words relate to... 2 people who are close / not close to you? people you live with / see when you 20 out? ¢ people you work or study with / spend your free time with? NoTICE ex We often put ex- before relationship nouns when ‘we no longer have that relationship with the person: ex boyfriend/ginfriend, ex-colleague, ‘exboss, exroommate, ex father-in-law B Phrasal verbs ‘* Match the phrasal verbs in the box to definitions 1-6. Use a dictionary to help you. ask out get along (with) meet up (with) 5 ©) work in pairs, Discuss the questions. run into break up (with) show up ‘© Where do you usually meet up with your friends? Why? + Do you have any friends who always show up late? Does this annoy you? Why/Why not? 1 invite someone to go somewhere, etc., because ‘© When did you last run into someone you know? Were you want to start a relationship with them you glad to see him/her? 2 separate (from someone), end a relationship # Do you know anyone who has broken up recently? What 3 meet by accident are the most common reasons for people breaking up? 4 have a friendly relationship (with someone) . ‘© Who do you get along with best: friends or family ative, appear members? Why? 6 get together to go somewhere else | Escaneado con CamScannerSPEAKING Ta ©) work in pairs and took at the images. They are all profile photos on social etworking sites. What do you think they say about the person who posted them? b Do you have a personal profile photo? if 50, what does it say about you? If not, what photo would you use? Why? 2 Look at photo b. Answer the questions, Do you think it’s a good profile photo? Why/Why not? © Where do you think it was taken? ‘© Why do you think she chose it? LISTENING 1a q));.2 suzanne has a web page with a weekly podcast. Listen to the introduction and check your ideas in SPEAKING 2. ))13 usten tothe rest of Suzanne's Podcast. Number photos a, c and d in the order in which she talks about them, 2 a © work in pairs. can you remember the answers to the questions? 1 Why did't Jacques post a photo of himself? 2 What did he do atthe Eifel Tower? 3 Where were Dave and Suzanne when the Photo was taken? 4 What happened tothe man inthe blue T-shirt that day? 5 Who took the photo of Gina? 6 Who can look at Gina's photos online? Listen again and check, A WINDOW ON YOUR WORLD i xDouT Pa GRAMMAR 1a Complete the extracts from the audio with the correct form of >be, have or do. Leave one blank empty. |S Thisisan interesting photo—it's your profile photo, it? But why You use one of yourself? J Wel, 1 ‘think about i, but | felt a litle shy, especially because 1 changed a lot since college, 2g seen this photo before. You seen it—you'e init! That's you in the middle} you remember? S Oh yeah, 1 ! 3b He climbed a tree on a dare and fell out on the way down, 5 Oh, yes! He hurt himself though, he? 4°15 Well, everyone look ike they having fun So...who ‘00k the photo? G Mysisterin-aw : b ))1.4 Listen and check your answers. Escaneado con CamScanner2 Read the « AMMAR PANEL BS. examples from ta, FY. complete 1-5 with 3 a Complete the the correct place auxiliary? ‘Questions with an auxiliary verb in * Which two questions do not need an "Ae youn social netwatng ste? How ng you been 2 You me atlyour one eds, your ae people ever pon 4 online wtou asking? Hw you telabet naa newton 4 Which of our tens pets the mot photos ole? 5 You dont worry about who sees your enn poe yo? 6 What happens | geele your nana? b ©) Work in pairs. answer the questions in 3a. Remember to use the auxiliary in short answers. PRONUNCIATION: Emphatic stress 1a ))15 Listen to sentences 1-3, Are the words in bold stressed or unstressed? 1 1 did think about it, but fle a ite shy. 2 You have seen it—you're in it! 3 Yes, something did happen. b Read Transcript 1.3 on page 162. Which sentence int 1 contradicts something that was said before? 2 confirms that something is true? 3. says that the speaker changed his/her mind? 2 Listen again. Practice saying the sentences with the correct stress. 3a Write two statements and responses with emphatic stress. You never post photos online. 1 do post photos. Look at my Facebook page! b © in pairs, practice reading your exchanges. Fig Auxitiary VERBS We use auxiliary verbs. 1 to form some tenses: be: They'e talking about profile Photos reve, 2 to form the negative I don't emember hi 3 im YesNo questions and verb always comes before the subj o In short answers, use the pronoun + 2t? Yes, have. No, he didnt 4. In object questions: What did you do? (What isthe object of you is the subject) a short answers. The auxiliary ject in questions: miliary: the question, Nore: in subject questions, we do not use a pronoun oF do, does, dd - Who took the photo? NOT Who did shey-take the photo Sometimes we use an auxiliary in short answers to wft- {questions too: Who took the photo? My sister dd 5. in question tags. We form question tags with an auailiary verb and a pronoun. They usually follow this rule: = statement, +tag 6 toadd emphasis tothe main verb: 6 Note: do/does/ld are always followed by the infinitive: Everyone does look like they'e having fun! NOT Everyone does ioks.. ‘See page 140 for grammar reference and more practice. ‘statement, - tag You sod tickets, didn't you? SPEAKING 1 Q work in small groups. Discuss the questions. ‘Imagine yout putting together a photo galery about your everyday life to post online. What kind of photos would you include? What would they tell people about you? Escaneado con CamScannerREADING SPEAKING kings cok athe 1 Ses eesti. | tant do people use them fr? 2 do you use any ofthese websites? tse, which ones? How often? wich is your favorite? If nt, why ot? 3 i these websites have been tuned by a government or an crganization Can you guess why? 2 fe normally associate the Internet with freedom of expression and open access 10 information. However, it seems that now many countries have run out of patience with the unrestricted freedoms of the web, = In Mexico, the government has been thinking of banning the instant- messaging site Twitter. It seems that some people are disclosing the location of police traps for drunk drivers by writing “tweets” These ‘messages warn drivers about where the police are lying in wat. ad Banne Another site to suffer from this is Flicks, The popular photo-sharing website is used by both professional Bra 1a Read the article and check your ideas in SPEAKING question 3, b According to the article, in which countries were these websites banned 1 Facebook 2 Flickr Read the article ag: 3 MySpace 4 YouTube and answer the questions, 1. What kind of criminals were Twitter users protecting? 2 Why did Turkey change its mind about the ban?’ 3 Why has there been a mixed response to YouTube by the Russian authori 4 How much time were workers spending on Facebook at Portsmouth coonan © work in groups. Discuss the questions. «© Do you tink it was the right decision to ban the websites? Why/Why not «Should governments contol the Internet, or should it be availble to everyone © What other risks can you think of in completely open access to Internet steer and amateur photographers. This makes it difficult to control, and some inappropriate images appear there. One country that decided to act against the site is the United Arab Emirates. Its citizens were forbidden from accessing the site for five years, File sharing of video and music hhas been a huge problem for the entertainment industry. Many younger people have never even bought a CD and expect to get music free online. One of the most popular sites for sharing music is MySpace. The number of uploaded tracks on the site is always increasing. In 2009, Turkey finally took action against the site, prohibiting users from accessing - igi le it, However, once the news oftheban had spread, many local musicians Drotested because they use MySpace to promote their songs, Fortunately, the ban ended very quickly once discussions were held between MySpace and the authorities, YouTube has also been banned in several diferent countries. Despite the fact that the then Russian president had a channel on the site YouTube was eventually banned by a Russian court in 2010 for sh videos by an extreme right political organization, Another website has had its activities stopped, not by cental government, but by an ordinary ing 7 Py Escaneado con CamScannerGRAMMAR 1 a @ Work in pais, which webs do the words in bold refer tow 2 Another website as hd its acta ordinary company. The popular photo-sharing websiteis it is sed by professional and amateur photographers eY O" € Thad leaned they were win 400 hours a month 4 The numberof uploaded tracks on th increasing sites from the article ities stopped... by an ¥ the site for more than e site is always 'b Underline the past partciple(s) in each sentence in 1a 2 Complete sentences in 1a. 3 Look at the article again and answer the questions 1 Underline three other past they match 2_ Ace the past participles regular or irregular? 4 a Complete the sentences with verbs in parentheses. a my password once, and Someone else started using my e-mail account! ste) x ome vis nye (neverfhave) : 3 My website. every week. si 4 Al the music on my MP3 playet is trom albums from the internet. ovnoad) b © work in pairs. piscuss the sentences in 4a, Are they true for you or anyone you know? Participles. Which uses 1-4 do the correct form of the by lots of people ‘company. In Portsmouth in the UK the local council decided to prevent its employees from using Facebook. It had learned they were using the site for more than 400 hours a month! Although the ‘managers don't know whether users are logging on during work hours or while on their breaks, they have decided that ‘enough is enough. Itseems that governments, websites and individuals will continue to struggle for ‘many years to decide who really controls the Internet. The question is, how long will governments continue trying to hold back the tidal wave of online content before they give up the fight for good? TA Past ParriciPLes sing ‘The past participle of regular verbs is made DY 2 tothe infinitive sticples, 8. eaten, There are also many irregular past Pa eg cate Seen, taken (see page 168 fora fll ist of common ed Uses We use the past participle. the present perfect and past perfect 1 with nave to form tenses: ‘ve fnaly signed up with Facebook. o 2 with be and a verb in the passive voice! Hewas sent an email by a stranger o 3 asadjectves: This sour new, improved website. o does an 4 with have in sentences that show someone 3 ‘action to or for you, eg., when you pay someone for e's (has) had his haircut. 5. or when something bad happens 10 you: 1 had my car stolen. w See page 140 Jor grammar reference and more practice. NOTICE teaenen/ieannT ‘A small group of verbs have two alternative past simple / past participle forms: -ed is more common in American English and.t in British English, eg., learned/learnt. Other verbs in this group are: burn, dream, lean and spill. Oh no, you've spilled coffee everywhere. SPEAKING 1 a G Work in groups. Think of two reasons for these ‘opinions and two against. 1 Companies should check the Internet activity of every employee once a week. 2 People who illegally download movies, music or videos should have their internet access blocked 3. Criminals lke drunk drivers should have their photos posted on a police website so that everyone knows who they ae, (One reason against this s that it could encourage a hate ‘campaign against the person, 'b Compare your ideas with those of other groups. Do you have similar opinions? Escaneado con CamScannerSe —z——_—_—t Ey FRIENDS: THE NEW FAMIL SPEAKING v2 What do 1 & Work in pairs. what do the images show. bir they have in common? How do you think the Pes feel? 2 a Maten the statements to images a-d 1 Parents" experience and knowledge can be useful for their children a 2 Teens have more fun with thei friends than with family ie 3 Teens are more likely to tlk about problems with fiend than with their parents : 4 Different generations ofa famiy usualy get tong welt together b Do you agree or disagree with each statement? Give Feasons for your answers. LISTENING Va): 6 Listen to an interview on a student radio Program. Write Craig (C) or Marcela (M) for opinions 1 and 2 1 Families are stil the most important social unit 2 Friends are the new family. 'b Listen to Craig again and mark the points he me 1 spending more time with friends than with family finding friends through work discussing relationships having the same interests hhaving fun and socializing going on vacation together making friends online 2 Listen to Marcela again and answer the questions. 1. Where do Marcela’s parents and other relatives live? 2 How long do children usually live with parents in her home country? 3. How many good friends does Marcela have? 3 GP Work in pairs. are you more like Craig or Marcela? Why? 10) Escaneado con CamScanneress) VOCABULARY: Phrasal verbs I ReFLexive PRONOUNS +1 Look a the phrasal verbs from Transcript 1.6. Match verbs 1-8 to We use refesive pronouns when the subject meanings a-h. and object in a sentence are the same person fT inang out much more witha ‘leavean educational or thing frends institution before you finish Sarah realy enjoyed hese atthe par. 2 Ian always count on my or earn a degree good friends b spend time with someone or es 4 When decided to break up ina place yeu yourse/yousees with my girfiend. talked lookafter someone or itover witha couple of something Je 1S frends est 4 start anew interest or she hese 4 When | go away. i usually activity ; a with fiends € discuss problem or plan 5 ‘often fght with my brother, leave home fora period of veo) but we always make up.. time, especialy for a vacation they | themseves 6 Hecan take care ofhimsell.._g_ depend on someone to do 7 had problems in college, what you want ar expect Verbs with reflexive pronouns a dropped out fora bone ens agin ster ‘Common verbs tha go with eflexve pronouns 8 took up Pilates recently. a ” __ blame, 2a Write two true and two false statements about yourself using Coe °. the phrasal verbs in 1. ‘See page 140 for grammar reference and more b ©) Work in pairs. Read your sentences to your partner. He/She practice. guesses if they are true or false, GRAMMAR | NOTICE orrers & onveRs 1 a Read sentences 1-3. Cross out one extra word in each sentence. We also use reflexive pronouns to make offers: 1 We rally enjoy us ourselves going to the beach and partes. Help yourself 2-He can take him care of himsett. orto give orders: 3 Sometimes | ask to myself if my relationship with my family has © Doit yourself! ‘changed now that I'm older. E b Complete 1-6 in the Grammar paNet BY with words from Ta SPEAKING 2 a Complete the sentences with a reflexive pronoun. : +i intaan tom 1 a © work in pairs. Talk about the time you not sone Megrhee See your partner's opinions and experiences as 3 No one else is going to clean up. Well have todo it... ee You listen. Find out... 4 Don't worry. The computer can solve that problem by i. 5 When Isabel wants to learn new words, she says them over and over _-—® ‘if he/she lives with his/her family Ah ‘who he/she looks to for support with an Problems b What do you think the people in 2a are doing? ‘© what kind of relationship he/she has with family and friends 3 ©) work in pairs. Answer the questions. ‘© whether he/she agrees that friends are the ‘© When might you send yourself an e-mail? new family. When wi invited themsel t . ee /as the last time your friends invited themselves over to your 'b Report your findings to the class. Are there louse’ any similarities? Have you ever accidentally hurt yourself? ‘* D0 you know anyone who taught himself/herself to do something, eg, to speak a language? ‘© When there's a problem with your home, do you fix it yourself cor pay someone else to doit? Escaneado con CamScannerTUNE IN . TALK 1.4 FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: SV NaE 1 Read the definition. What i the link to the image? ‘Small talk conversations al 2. Make alist of to ‘when you meet people t with people you don't know well, | wouldn't tatk about, olitcs because it can be very controversial, 3 a sth) Listen to six people ‘making small talk, umber the topics in the order they talk about them, There is one extra topic, family sports vacations the weather People they know food = Politics : b ‘Which conversation 1-6 does the image show? Focus on LanGuace 4a 4): complete sentences 1-6 rom the audio, Listen and check. 1 2 took a tO b ''m not really a big tobe honest. | think you've the " with yout Speaking of - Ithink I'l get something to She's the gil with the she? thavea. tosee it? isn’t of them. Would you Match sentences 1-6 in 4a to functions a-f ‘changing the subject making an offer discussing people you know finding something in common with the other speaker Politely rejecting the topic talking about the weather 2 bout unimportant topics. You make small talk hat you don't know very well. ics that you would/wouldn’t talk about 66 Question tags 99 “4)):.tsten to three sentences Des the intonation Pee ot llon tne queaton aoe? Bia vasa great game at vee, wasn 7 2 Youdontcometiom Watten toyeas 4 Shes the gatwih tered tne ot sher ‘Complete the rules. Listen again and check Intonation in question tags _ when we're sure about the statement and we think the listener will agree, (res when we're not sure about the statement, Practice saying sentences 1-3 with the correct intonation OVER To You 5 QD work in pars. imagine you are in these situations and you do not know the person next to you, Thinkent one “small talk" phrase for each, 1 Youte on long hau tight fom your county to Tokyo 2 You're ata dinner party at your boss's howne 3 "You'te atouris on one-day sightseeing tour of New York 4 ‘W's your frst day of las. You're ona coffee break with the other students, 6 a G@ change partners. act out two of the conversations in 5, How long can you keep the conversation going? 'b Work with your partner from 5. Which conversation ‘was more successful? Why? Escaneado con CamScannerSK: OFFERING SOLUTIONS TUNE IN Work n pairs. Look atthe image of Cal, who shares 1 ment with Lydia. Answer the questions, an apat 3 hat other problems do roommates often have with each other? 2 a 4) 0 Listen to Carl telling his friend Denise about {aia Does he mention any of your ideas in 1? b Listen again. Underline and correct the false information ineach sentence. 4+ Well, the thing is, she's really messy. 2 She's always forgetting to take the trash out when she leaves. 3 she forgets to buy things lke cheese or fruit, even when task her to. 4 Every time | try to talkto her, she just walks away, 5. She won't wash the dishes unless task her to. 3. a Carlasks Denise for advice. What suggestions do you think she gives him? b 4p)r.m Listen and check your ideas. PREPARE FOR TASK 4 a Complete Denise's suggestions 1-5 with the phrases in the box. TASK 7 a ©) work in pairs. choose one of the situations. Then read the instructions for One other thing you could do 1'm not sure Student A and Student B, and choose a role. You could always | suppose | think in that case Situation 1 One of your friends is always . _ but think taking always helps late when you meet up or changes the plan “you ave to ge angry wih er — uel do you shopping separatey, __Stston2 Ont fos coarsely = is putastt obs on he retigertor mes ands ays levig ty lates an dr with peop nares ext to each one 5 o—eveo~-snnsane ty Complaining about her on Facebook Student A Explain what the problem is. Don't btisten to 1a again and check. ‘accept a suggestion unless you think it's a really goed one. . vee! een Student B Keep offering suggestions until 5G) Work in pairs. Which of Denise’s suggestions is the best? ‘Are any of them bad ideas? Why? ee a » Plan three things that you want to say i 6 a What advice could you give in these situations? Make one yourrale. game fo say in suggestion for each, using language from 4a. 1 Your friend always comes to visit you without warning, and then 8 GP Actout your situation in 7a. Then you have to chat with him/her for hours. exchange roles and act out the other situation, 2 You've started anew job. Your coworkers often go for lunch together, but they never invite you. REPORT BACK 3. Your boss often gives you work at 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon, and she wants it finished by Monday morning, 9 2 Present the best or most unusual solution from 8 to the class. The class votes b ©) compare your suggestions with a partner's. Were any of on the best solution, them the same? Escaneado con CamScanner1a@y S) Work in pai Question," PANS Look at the images ang answer th the hey hae in Are the treatments in the images available thereof ene Common? What's in your country? Which are considered... ee ‘he connection with 2) traditional? 6) conventional?) alteratver Escaneado con CamScannerWorkin pais. Complete A in the Key 2a@ Use a dictionary to help you, Vocasutary PANEL bb Gp Work in groups. Answer the questions, 1 which ofthe medical experts in A do you trust the most? why? 2. which ofthe experts have you used/consulted? 3 a 42. Listen to three people talking about health igsues, Match speakers 1-3 to statements a-c, ‘she thinks there's a place for conventional medicine and natural remedies. b She believes conventional medicine is stil the best option. She's in favor of alternative medicine, b why do the speakers have these opinions? 4 @ workin pars complete Bin the kev Vocaeutany oane.lll 5 a Complete the sentences from Transcript 21 with words from A and B in the Kev VocasuLary pane. Bg. 1 when { geta cold or the Mu, I take ._ or 2 iftgetan + Tusually take _ 3 Tusean for problems such as a stomachache, a cold or the fi, 4 My dad gets alot, and he swears by his 5 Igeta fu. every winter, but use arnica creamon a. OF b Listen to 2.1 again and check. 6 © Workin pairs. Complete C in the Key VocasuLarY pane. Ba. 7 ©) Work in groups. Answer the questions. 1 What do you usually do if you feel sick? a Check the symptoms online. b Go tothe doctor. © Go toa homeopath or acupuncturist 2 What treatment do you take for these symptoms or itnesses? a acold orthe flu b abackache © aheadache d arash insomnia 3. Which type of medicine do you think is most effective? why? "a KEY VOCABULARY Health A Medical experts * Which of the words in the box can you match to the images? acupuncturist chiropractor herbalist homeopath midwife nurse pharmacist shaman specialist surgeon B symptoms & treatment * Look at the words in the box. Which describe ) symptoms? b) a form of treatment? Use a dictionary to help you, if necessary. antibiotics backache bruise bump cough syrup infection injection insomnia operation painkillers fash temperature vaccination ‘© How many of the words are similar in your language? ¢ Collocations ‘© Match verbs 1-7 to nouns a-g to make common, collocations from the audio, 1 take a medicine 2 feel/be b an appointment. 3 take someone's side effects 4 make da prescription 5 write e il/well/sick 6 treat f anillness/symptoms 7 have g temperature NOTICE cer {is very common to use the verb get to talk about health. it can mean: become: get sick/well ‘receive: get a vaccination catch/be affected by: get an infection/a backache | Escaneado con CamScanner[EES Tie Fitness noustay SPEAKING 1 Qwoen gos ate re mass eens war ipesut ats ana tess 2 ey 1a reas Theis present or fre? wnat tence anes nee oe aE men une osgrae o adn on in shage? : » Complete -7 nthe Gras rant withthe sentences READING Le 1 nates attend 2 3 compete emerceswin cane tml he vean " tw enyminice reek. tly) syoracisatthemoment ae) 2 mac summary sentences eto saan 3 hmm ts a 3 yom IeSso anoying! insta sous db. coo pay fs at no ' Sout Gain ® workin as change the sentences in 230 they ae tve for your someane you nea” a 3 Reade aici again and anette | te smécmiononiense? lil 2 Ree tranrpwseat at PORTER Ti. 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What tense is used in each one? 1 People spend millions on weight loss products, 2 Pseudo experts are always showing products on TV tohelp you lose weight. ‘We use the present simple to talk about . 1 habits and routines: o 3 I've tried the gym. 2 things that are generally true: 4 timtakinga ds cate “ble bare ® 5 |oten go bere work , and meta 6 rmgetng beter each week fz neilesand teats > 7 The class starts next month. Present continuous b Complete 1-7 in the Grammar pane. BY with the sentences We use the present continuous. inta. 1 totalk about things that are happening now 2 a Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in or ina period around now: parentheses. w vt = to the gym twice a week. (usually/go) 2 totalk about changing or developing, 2 Myffriend ‘yoga class at the moment. (take) situations: 3. Mymom ‘me to eat more fruit and vegetables. cy) It's so annoying! (always/tell) ca iaikaioal ovbiine abl 4 Ican’twait to take the new kickboxing course. It Tae eld in May. (star) st aa squash club. | couldn't play at first but now Present perfect i eee, ‘We use the present perfect to tlk about actions ‘tb © work in pairs. change the sentences in 2a so they are true ‘that started in the past and have a result/ for you or someone you know. relevance inthe present: o See page 141 for grammar reference and more practice. NOTICE I'm Loving it In informal English people sometimes use likeflove (in the sense of “enjoy") and hate in the present continuous: 1’m loving the course! but NOT Ft foving you. BIOK [IANO Iiness fon TV to help you lose weight. J] But the most important thing These scams promise great ‘of all is to find something I'm hating my new job. results without the need to do that you love and genuinely any exercise or even modify look forward to. Fitness your diet, which of course is enthusiast Kay says, “I've tried SPEAKING alin 1e gym, but it's so boring and : wy they ateso speeating: Seale (ian scant 1a @ work in groups. what would you 4 Coie aeecan cat ne introduce in schools in your country to help Da iijoutecl sick ate dea of 2 cas called “allt bate children stay in shape and be healthy? working out every day but which is a workout through a free bike service, ban junk food from school lunches. guilty if you don't set aside _ ballet. exercises. 1 often go time to fulfill the minimum before wore tesconbiatcn b Share your ideas with the exercise quota? The tick is of dance and a tough workou class. Which group has the to stay active without feeling is_really motivating—t'm betkeee you have to schedule a time loving itt 'm learning a new and stick toaroutine. Walking skill, and I'm getting better the dog, gardening, dancing each week. lenjoy it so much and playing with children all I'm going to take up classical count as exercise if you do ballet, too. The class starts them regularly. next month=I can't wait!” = Escaneado con CamScannerSPEAKING 1 @ work in groups. discuss the questions. 1 Look atthe images. What aspect of medicine does each one show? 2 are any of your classmates doctors or studying tobe doctors? if so, what are ther specializations? 3. What skills do you need tobe a doctor? LISTENING 1 )22 Listen to an interview with Laura, a Mexican ctor, talking about her medical career. Number images a-d in the order she talks about them. 2. Listen again and mark the topics that Laura mentions. 1 her home life and family = 2 her medical training and specialization Z 3. the role of traditionat healers in the community 4 the most common illnesses that she treats . 5 changes in the information patients can access nowadays 6 her favorite and least favorite aspect of being adoctor ar 3 Are the sentences true or false? Correct the false sentences. 1 Laura decided to become a doctor mainly because she liked science subjects in school. 2 To qualify as a pediatrician, she earned a four year degree and did a year of social service and a year of residency. 3. She did her social service in an isolated rural area. 4 Local people used the clinica lot when they had medical problems. 5. She's against the use of traditional medicine. 6 The parents of her patients often think they know more about the problem than she does. VOCABULARY: Medicine 1a Look at Transcript 2.2 on page 162. Which of these words can you find? pediatrician paramedic patient surgeon fnurse midwife ward operating room bandage Band-Aid self-diagnosis self-medication b @ work in the pairs of words iia . Explain the difference between ‘Ta, Use a dictionary to help you. 2 @ work in pairs, viscuss the questions. '¢ Are you a good patient? Why/Why not? ‘© Which would you prefer tobe, a midwite or a surgeon? Wye What are the advantages or cisadvantages of se | diagnosis and selt medication? GRAMMAR, 1a @ Workin pairs. Read sentences a-d. Underline all the examples of used to, a 1 sed to work as an assistant to a paramedic I wasn’t used to living in such a small community. © In the beginning it was frustrating, but now 'm getting used to it 4 Doctors are more used to dealing with this situation these days 'b Answer the questions about the sentences in 1a. 1. Which sentences talk about a) the present? b) the past 2 Which sentences talk about. a past habit, state or situation? a situation that is becoming normal? assituation that was strange/unfamiliar in the past? Escaneado con CamScanner2. Read sections A and B in the Grammar pane. BJ and complete 1-6. 3 Complete the sentences with the correct used to expression and the verbs in parentheses. Where do you think the speakers are in each sentence? 1 'm still not to spicy food. (eat) 21m to my shoes off in people's houses, but ! still forget sometimes. (take) friends 3. When I first arrived, 1 to so late at night, but now it seems normal. (meet) 4 Ididn't to _. by waterbus when | lived there. (trave)) $ MMnever...___ to fon the wrong side of the street. (drive) 6 Didyou.__..._ to tothe beach on weekends? (go) 4 a Write a true sentence for each situation. Think of something... 1 you used to believe as a child. 2 you're getting used to but is til dificult. 3 you'll never get used to. 4 you weren't used to at one time but now is fine. 5 you've slowly gotten used to over the years. b @ Work in pairs. Discuss your answers in 4a. Are there any similarities? 1 never get used to wearing a suit to work. Me either Is so uncomfortable. fj Used To DO/USED To DOING A Used to ‘We use used to + the’ situations, habits of repeated actions inthe past. ‘Often they are things we no longer do: o totalk about +1) totwe in Paris = Iida’ use to speak French. ? vid you tocat outa lot? Yes, dic. /No, tid’, Nove: Inthe negative and question forms we drop the din used t: {didn’t use to speak French. NOT | didn't used to speak French. B Be/Get used to We use be/get used to + a noun/pronoun or the aa form ofthe verb. We use used toto talk about things that are familiar and no longer strange to us: {rm used to working long hours. We use used to to talk about things that become less strange/diticut over time: 1'm getting used to starting work at 8am. See page 141 for grammar reference and more practice. PRONUNCIATION: Shifts in stress 1a Workin pairs. Read sentences 1-6. Underline the stressed syllable in the words in bold. 1 Itwas part of a volunteer project. 2 For many illnesses, they were content to see the curandero. 3 They also do ritual cleansings objects. 4 Idon't object to traditional medicine. 5 They know the entire contents ofthe relevant Wikipedia herbs, eggs or other article! 6 Sometimes | project an X-ray on the wall, b €p))23 Listen and check. What parts of speech are the words in bold in 1a? Practice saying the sentences in 1a with the correct stress on the words in bold. SPEAKING 1 @ work in groups. Discuss the questions. 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Whenever, 2. a Replace the words in bold with underlined words from the article, 1 Every time the actor answered a question incorrectly, the button was pressed...it didn't matter what the number of volts was! 2. Nowadays, even specialized information can easily be ‘obtained by anyone who wants it 3 Itdoesn’t matter which site you use, there isa similar number of errors 4 Itdoesn’t matter how much they distke it, thelr students will use the site as thei fist point of reference. 5 It's not important how many people edit a Wikipedia article, professional research is always needed atthe beginning. b How do you say the sentences in 2a in your language? SPEAKING {or Wikipedia because however much they dislike it, their students will use thesiteastheirfirst point of reference. © Goldcorp relied on experts as well, since professional geologists are also members of the public. With the public better educated and more questioning than ever before, we would expect a different result in the Milgram experiment today. Or would ‘we? In 2010, a French TV show repeated theexperiment.“®___ Andthe result? Fitty years later, more people (80%) Continued to press the button than in the original experiment (65%). 3 1a Look at the image for one minute and then cover describing what you saw. b @& compare your notes with a partner ‘a Complete the sentences with the words from 1, 1 | want to go toa bar or restaurant, | always look for a recommendation online. 2 always trust doctors or nurses, They're the professionals, aren't they? 3 When I need directions or help in a foreign city, | ask is nearby and looks friendly. 4 much | look for information on other websites, | always end up using Wikipedia. 5 only ever look at ane review of a movie or a book ‘one you read, they all say the same thing. 6 many soccer games | watch, I never get bored. they say b G Work in small groups. Are sentences 1-6 in 3a true for you? NOTICE wuarever In informal English, people sometimes use whatever to dismiss what someone says and show they don’t care. This use is often impolite: [told you nat to trust him." “Whatever!” We can also use it as a response to a question/suggestion to show that we don’t mind: “Should we eat here then?" "Whatever you think.” Prepare notes . Did you see the same things? 2 G& You are going to do another simple psychology experiment. Student A, turn to page 158. Student B, turn to page 160. Escaneado con CamScanner2.4 FUNCTIONAL LANGUAG! MAKING POLITE REQUESTS TUNE IN 1 @ Work in pairs. Look at the image and answer the questions. 1 What store does it show? 2 What can you buy there? 3. Why might you go there when you are on vacation? Think of as many reasons a you can. 2 ))24 Listen to a tourist, Jackie, talking toa pharmacist in Egypt. Answer the questions. 11 What problem does jackie have? 2 What solution does the pharmacist offer? 3 a Number the events in the order they happened. 5 bandages her arm. ——. Jackie falls down, The pharmacist examines her arm, Jackie takes a photo. ‘The pharmacist tells her to go to the hospital b Listen again and check. Focus ON LANGUAGE 4 a Order the words in bold to complete the sentences. 1 if wonder you 1 could help me 2 mind you would taking a look at it? 3 you me tell if couldit'sbroken? 4 possible it to would be bandage it? 5 do idea have any youhow long Illhaveto wait? b f)25 Listen and check. 5 a Howare these questions different from the questions in 4a? ‘© Can you help me? ‘© Will you take a look at it? b Why didn’t Jackie use questions like these? Gstress 99 “4)2s Listen again to the questions in 4a, Undetne the Beaten: I wonder if you could help me. Listen agnin and epeat with the correct tess 6 @® work in pairs. imagine you are in a city in another country. Make one polite request for help for each situation. 1 You want to change rooms in your hotel. 2 You don't know how to use the ticket machine on the bus. 3 You'te not sure which stop to get off at for the museum. 4 You want to know what time the museum closes. 5 You don't know the way to the train station. OVER TO YOU 7 a @ Work in pairs, Read the cards and choose a role ‘ct out the situation. Use as many questions from 4a 2 you can. You're_on vacation. You notice a nasty. bite on your arm, so you go to a pharmacy, _Ask the pharnacist tom # look at the bite ‘* recommend something for_it tell you how often to take/use the medication _A tourist comes into the pharmacy with “bite on his/her arm. Find out how he/she and respond to his/her requests b Switch roles and act out the situation again. Ed Escaneado con CamScannerWRITING TASK: A BLOG POST GIVING ADVICE TUNE IN 1) Work in pairs. Describe the person in the image. How old is she? What do you think she does? 2. Read the question posted toa website. What advice would you give Raffaella? Hello world! Can anybody help me? I'm a high schoo! student, and | graduate at the end of this year. I want to go to college if | pass all my ‘exams, but I'm not sure what to study. I'm interested in psychology, but I've never studied it before and don't really know anything about it. What should I do? Raffaella321 G) Read the replies to Raffaella’s post. ‘Answer the questions in pais. 11 Which reply do you think is best? Why? 2. Inwhat ways are the people giving advice more expert than Raffaella? PREPARE FOR TASK 4 a Match 1-6 to a-f to complete the advice. 1 I'simportant to the importance of choosing 2 Myadvice would be \ the right major. 3 Youcan't b don’t rush into a decision. overestimate to visitas many as you can. 4 Take time dd wait before making a 5 Mi were you, final decision. 6 Whatever youdo, se know exactly what you want to do. f to find out as much as you can online. b Read replies 1-3 again and check your answers. 5 @ Work in pairs. Use phrases 1-6 in 4a to give more advice to Raffaella. ‘My advice would be to find out about some other major, too. | made some big mistakes when I chose my major in college. started with politics, then I changed to history, ‘and finally | dropped out altogether. It's important to know exactly what you want to do because you're committing to four years or more. My advice would be to find out as much as you can about the career online. This will help you decide whether it’s what you really want to do. ‘Madia007 Answer #1 ‘You can't overestimate the importance of choosing the right major and the right college or university. Many people choose the university first, but the lecturers and facilities are probably even more important. Since many universities have open-house days, take time to visit ‘as many as you can and talk to whoever you can while you're there. | found that really useful. I'l help you ‘decide if both the major and the college are right. Hideki22 Answer #2 IF Lwere you, I'd wait before making a final decision. If you're not sure about what to major in, don't go to, college next year, Take a year off, travel and decide what you really want to do with your life. That's what | did! Whatever you de, don't rush into a decision, OF course, a year off has its good and bad points. You won't make ‘any pragress in your career during that year, but it’s valuable life experience and will help you make a final decision about career. Naomiv Answer #3 TASK 6 a G) Work in pairs. Read the blog post. Think of as much advice as possible to give “Desperatess. ‘Showing first 10 comments | Go to latest comment Desperate88 Help! I'm studying for my final exams, but | have to work part time as well. [have no free time and I'm exhausted, but I can't sleep. I'm really, worried I'm going to fail my exams. posted at 42am. « Like b choose the best suggestions and write a reply REPORT BACK 7 & Read your reply to the class. Answer the questions. 1 Did anyone give similar advice to yours? 2 Who gave the best advice? EX ee es) Escaneado con CamScannerGitcen sear eld essen Watson ithe youngest person 10 sail nonstop, solo and unassisted around the world. She sailed into Sydney harbor on May 15, seven months after setting off on a difficult and dangerous voyage. Thousands of well-wishers, including the Australian Prime Minister, tured out to welcome her. Jesica’s 1m said she had sailed nearly 23,000 nautical 000 kilometers. However, her record has been questioned since she did not go far enough north of, the Equator to claim a truc eircumnavigation ofthe globe. De en saith Lae coped © Workin pais took atthe vere at the images and answer 1 What dothe images show? 2 Whatdo ou thin tie 3. Would you like to scents 2 Why/why not? ‘thing like this? Birl bas achieved? Escaneado con CamScannerOCABULARY 3 -@))s: Listen to an interview with a sailing expert. Mark the topics he mentions. clothing physical and communication psychological qualities food safety . navigation sleep as weather conditions —— ae [4 Gy Work in pairs. Complete A in the Key VocABuLaRy pane. Mig. Use a dictionary to help you. = [5 a <))22 Listen to two people giving their opinion | about Jessica's voyage. Answer the questions. a 1 Is each speaker's opinion positive or negative? a (ee 2 What do the speakers agree on? a |B Listen again and complete B in the Key VOCABULARY f. © work in groups. Discuss the questions. ‘* What's your opinion of Jessica and her voyage? 1) 6 Have you ever been on a long or dificult trip? | «What equipment and clothing did you need? | @ What diffcutties did you experience? _ NOTICE compounn ADJECTIVES WITH NUMBERS, ‘We use a singular noun in compound adjectives with numbers: a 16-year-old Jessica Watson NOT 16-years-old ‘a ten-hour trip NOT a ten-hours tip i? survival A Equipment ‘* Answer the questions with the words the box. Some words match more than one question. binoculars compass first-aid kit flashlight GPS lifeboat/lfe raft life jacket radar ropes sails thermal underwear waterproof clothing Which equipment do you use... 1 for survival? 2 for navigation? 3 tosteer a ship/boat? 4 tossee things that are far away? 5 tosee in the dark? 6 for protection from extreme weather? 7 for medical problems? Personality adjectives ‘Mark the words you hear. Which two words are negative? Which adjectives describe you? Why? Which ones describe other people you know? _My niece is very reckless. She's always climbing things ‘and falling down. Escaneado con CamScanner courageous determined experienced. iresponsible mature reckless resent resourceful — selfsufcient. well-prepared. = Match the words inthe box to definitions 1-10. Use a dictionary to help you. 1) takes dangerous sks — 2 grownup 3 able to provide for yourself 4 brave 5 not sensible or reasonable 6 able to recover quickly from diffcut situations “ 7 skied or knowledgeable } 8 not letting anything stop you once you've made adec jm 9. go0d at finding ways to deal with problems 10 organized, with everything you need for a situation =q SPEAKING & READING 1 @ workin pairs Look at the mage and answer the aus, fe SURVIVAL STorRIES worked? 4. What do you think bythe rescuers? Read the article and check your answers in 1. b Number the topics 1 conditions underground 2 sending essential supplies 3 rescuing the miners 4 5 6 What news story does it come from? 2 What do you remem 3 What piece of equipment is show x about this story? eo yn? How do you think it was the biggest problem for a) the mine the order they are mentioned. ‘support from experts the miners’ families the influence of the team leader ‘Answer the questions about the article. 1. How long were the miners trapped underground? 2 What physical problems did they have to deal with? 3. Give two examples of why Luis Urzua was an effective leader 4 Why was the supply line so important? ‘5 Which experts supported the miners and the rescue efforts? How did they support them? 6 How were the miners rescued in the end? ‘©® work in groups. Discuss the que: ‘¢ What impresses you most about this survival story? ‘¢ How do you think the miners’ lives have changed? ns. Celebrations as Chilean Miners Rescued he eyes of the world were "[esineinetiitebou up the last of the 33 miners from the San José mine in Chile. The men had survived underground for 69 days after a rockfall caused a tunnel to collapse. The conditions they faced were daunting. In order to survive, they had to put up with 90% humidity, avoid starvation, battle thitstand cope with constant darkness. The miners managed to set up lights to simulate day and night, and this allowed them to move around the tunnels. Luis Uruas role as leader was tremendously important, He had been working as a miner for 31 years before he became famous. As shift leader he had built a reputation for protecting and caring for his team. He had to convince the miners to ration two days’ worth of supplies to last the 17 days before they were discovered. The ‘miners ate one teaspoon of tuna and half a glass of milk every 48 hours. Discipline was strict. The men worked in shifts to improve conditions, and fone miner ran through the tunnels to stay in shape. Fortunately, after 17 days of isolation, tescuers discovered the miners and set up a supply line to provide them with food, water and nutritional supplements such as vitamin D to replace the nutrients they weren't Betting from sunlight. Even socks, electric cables and inflatable beds Were sent down the supply ine, On the surface, experts played an important role in the miners’ survival. Psychologists and doctors Were brought into the camp to keep the miners healthy but also busy and ‘mentally focused. Submarine experts from the Chilean Navy worked closely with experts from NASA to share their experience on how to keep the miners in sound body and mind while trapped in such remote, small quarters, The rescue was achieved by drilling a 624-meter shaft beneath the ground and then lowering a rescue capsule to bring the miners up from the tunnel fone by one, The rescuers didn’t have the technology torescue the miners, so the Chilean Navy designed the capsule “Phoenix.” tt took approximately 15, ‘minutes to bring each of the men up. While each miner was riding up to the surface, his family was waiting anxiously above the mine. Many of ‘them had been camping near the mine since the collapse, FA AE Apa Escaneado con CamScannerGRAMMAR 1 Read sentences 1-4 from the article. Look at the verbs in bold. Which describe a) a completed action? b) an action in progress at a point in the past? 1 The eyes of the world were watching as the capsule brought up the last of the 33 miners. 2. The men had survived underground for 69 days. 3 He had been working as a miner for 31 years before he became famous. 4 Ittook approximately 15 minutes to bring each of the ‘men up. 2. Complete 1-4 in the GRAMMAR pane Bg with the correct tense. Then complete a-d with sentences 1-4 int. 3. a Complete the text with a past form of the verbs in parentheses. Dante Dero” (wrote) Robinson Crusoe after he a (read) about a real sailor on a desert island: Alexander Selkirk. In 1705, Selkirk ork) ‘ona ship when he suddenly ® (demand) to be left on a remote island off the coast of Chile, While he ® Gail onthe ship, he ® (realize) that the captain was incapable of controlling it. He o earn) a number of skills in previous jobs that ® help) him to survive on the island. When he was finally rescued, Selkirk ive) con the island for four years. Afterward, he nd (go) back to sea and eventually, he ie) of yellow fever while he Gravel) around the coast of Africa. b f))33 Listen and compare your answers. Are they the same? If not, are your answers also possible? 4 a Complete the sentences so they are true for you. 1 Before | was 12, 'd never. 2 Iwas...ast week when.. 3 I'd been...for years when |... 4 When | heard about... was.. tb © compare your sentences with a partner's. ‘Are any of them sim Bj Narrative TENSES Past simple & past continuous ‘we use the to talk about actions completed ata specific point in the past. These tell the ‘main events in a story in the order they happened: @ We use the ® 1 for an action in progress at a point in the past: ©, 2 to talk about simultaneous actions inthe past: While each miner was traveling up to the surface, their families were wating anxiously. Past perfect & past perfect continuous We use the ® : to talk about an ‘event that happened before a point in the past: ° We use the totalk about a longer action in pragress before another action in the past (often continuing up to this ation): @ See page 142 for grammar reference and more practice. SPEAKING a ©) Work in pairs. Act out an interview. Student A, you are a reporter from an overseas TV station. Student B, you are one of the rescued miners. Talk about.. the moment of the accident day-to-day life in the tunnel the miners’ feelings and concerns the leadership and encouragement from the shift leader staying mentally and physically fit the rescue and being reunited with family life and plans after the rescue. 'b Switch roles and act out the interview agai Escaneado con CamScannerSPEAKING & LISTENING 1 © Work in groups. Look at the images and answer the questions. 1. What are the people doing in each image? How do you think they feel? 2 Have you ever done any of these activities? iso, did you enjoy the experience? If not, would you like to? Why/Why not? 3. What is a “thrill seeker"? Are you one? Do you know anyone who is? 2 a @))s. Listen to four people talking about extreme activities. Match speakers 1-4 to four ofthe images a-e. b Mark the correct column(s) for speakers 1-4. Twiosawalseae? |_| 2 Who does the activity alot? | 3 Whoenjys the aeviy? | 4. Who thinks the activity is frightening? | 5 Who needed training to do the | zaiviye Fy Bi sm Practice aovenss IE TaLe ABOUT RISK TAKING & EXTREAEE SPORTS VOCABULARY: Talking about danger 1a Complete the extracts from Transcript 3.4 with the words in the box. about (x2). go in (x2) into take took 1 Lots of things could wrong, 2 Idon't care the risks. 3 don’t want to put my life danger. 4 The organization, all the necessary precautions 5 We got trouble at one point, 6 They warn you the sharks and their behavior. 7 You can't risks with wild animals, 8 In the dive cage you can watch them safety Listen to 3.4 again and check. 2. a Fill in blanks 1-6 with the correct form of the phrases in bold in 1. Your friends want to go rock climbing. They tell you it’s safe and nothing can go wrong... You don't like ® and you've read a blog ®. people rock falls in the area, Some people got last month, and a helicopter had to rescue them. Your friends don’t the risks and say the company will ie all the necessary b @ Work in pairs. what would you do in this situation? Would you trust your friends or the internet ‘you're not an experienced rock climber, anything could 90 wrong! Escaneado con CamScannerLISTENING 1 a @ workin pairs. You are going to listen toa psychologist discussing why people take risks, What do you think she might say about topics a-d? athe ink between excitement and adrenaline b teenage boys € modern life 4 genetics and evolution tb @))35 Listen and check your ideas in 1a. Number the ~~ topics in the order they are discussed. 2. According to Dr. Aziz, what is the connection between... © 1 horror movies and risk taking? <2 arisk taking gene and hunting large animals? 3 modern life and extreme sports? 4 testosterone and teenagers doing extreme sports? 3 @ Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. «© Apatt from extreme sports in what other ways do people take risks in life? ‘© What’ the biggest risk that you, or someone you know, has taken? «© “Only a person who risks is fre" (unknown). Do you agree with this quote? Why/Why not? GRAMMAR 1 Read extracts a-d. Underline the adverbs. a Let's examine these questions carefully. b Much of modern life is extremely boring. He's always going rock climbing never see him on weekends! 4. Obviously, teenage boys are the biggest thrill seekers of al, 2 a Read section A in the Grammar PANEL Bi. Match sentences a-d in 1 to the four uses, b Read section B in the Grammar PANEL Bi. Choose the correct answer for 1-5. 3 a Write the adverb form of the word in parentheses in the correct place in each sentence. usualy 1 donefgo on extreme rides at amusement pars. usual) 2 A wouldn't go white-water rafting. i's too dangerous. (oerson) 3 {earn new sports, so I'd love to do a new hobby like ice climbing. (uick) 4: t's easy to see animals in the wild in my country (incredible) 5 | play soccer, but | still love it. (bad) {6 Tourists come to my hometown to do extreme sports (often) 7 ead the safety instructions before doing any activity that could be dangerous. (careful) 25. b @ work in pairs. Are the sentences in 3a true for you? i... “BB Abvenss” ‘A Uses 1 We an use adverts to add infamatonto a ve 1 sderbs of mannersay how we someting He spoke very quickly. Bue adverbs of frequency say how often we do something: She of ges muting onthe weekend 2 Wecan abo se aves to modify an ade re srg can ence danger 2 sentence adverbs descibe a whole setece and ater Show the spstersattuseto wnat sDemgad 8. imerstngy, honest = ones at cae hat he des B Position of adverbs 1 Adverbs of manner usualy go at the beginning /end of acause or sentence. 2 Adverbs of frequency usualy go: pefre after the verb they describe pefore after the verb tobe or other auxiliary ver. 3 Adverbs go “before /fter the adjective they modify. 4 Sentence adverbs usually go at the “beginning /end of asentence. ‘See page 142 for grammar reference and more practice. _ Extreme is increasingly used ~ to describe new variations on ~ SPEAKING 1 a @ Work in groups. You have won a competition for an extreme weekend. Decide... «© what activity to do where/when you will do it What risks ae involved ‘what preparations you need to make (e.g,, medical checkup, equipment) bb Present your ideas to the class. Which group has the most unusual/most dangerous idea? Escaneado con CamScannerREADING & VOCABULARY: Weather V QWorringroups answer the questions 1 Leo at the mages. wt weather conto do they show what do they have m common? 2 Boyou have for seasons your County? Wha the eater ul ten each season? 3 How many weather word 40 you tow? Make alt ‘Ne he mors nouns verbs agetnes?. 2 a work inpais. student read story HI student ‘ead stor El Wich mage ads each story abe ' Read you story again and ansner the questions. 1 Wratwas heist senct bad weather 2 What were the serios weiter conten? 3 Did the persona in theca? Was ths $d ea? 4 What ter actions saved the esos @ Workin tne same pas asin 2. Rete Your Own words, using the questions fs 4 a Q workin pais. sea se, Find worn stories ang ED 1 ath cous ner sbi 2 sl pices ce ata fom the sy eran 3 acrashrg sound rng storm a £ Asevere snowstorm with song winds 5 Ban of deep snow eee winds § aver power wind 7 Suen fas of ah curing storm 8 rotating colin oer song win Answer the questions, 1 which weather conitions ear ding wopea stom 2 heh words are mos Ueto tak sbout he our cont you" stayin a8 a gic onary itnecessary. that mean ound ee recing fo sn escht THE WEATHER CONDITIONS re Cece eerie ee Cees eat mer} Porat erty remeron : Wess Reerere res Peerereeroe Srey, Escaneado con CamScanner srt ete Seam oatouct ers eratPRONUNCIATION: Sentence adverbs 1a 4p)30 Listen to these sentences from the stories. ISCO EES COCs armen reas eee weiss U an aa Race C neice i ag ua scrce What he didn’t know was that he was about to get ete hececrecn acetals rapidly across the Midwestern USA. With the hailstones, rain was pouring from the sky. rect Ri Coe CRN Ds Reena erence by thunderand flashes of lightning, most people try to wait underneath a bridge to survive the storm. However, that can be a deadly mi: Ne ese Care once space. This forces the winds together, and the; entered ica Cratcs peer encore ALE Patten tete eae Smo Luckily, Weber made a decision that saved his life. Peete terreno Mo Peer ete tear! Premio ctor Onc slowly ended, Weber left to search for his car. Senna SC meRe Tene ce CON cuLa ater teat ricer ee osu ts ea econ cen Pea ea eu i Notice how the speaker says the adverbs. Are they stressed or unstressed? 1. Sadly, several of the rescue workers are now missing, 2 Tragically, many other people were Killed in that powerful storm. 3. Fortunately, | had my cell phone with me. 4 Luckily, Weber made a decision that saved his life. b Listen again. How does the intonation on the adverbs. emphasize the speaker's attitude? Practice reading the sentences in 1 with the correct, stress and intonation. ‘a Complete the sentences with an appropriate sentence/attitude adverb. i _ we had good weather for the picinic. 2 The storm was terrible, but... had my ‘umbrella with me. 3 they found one survivor after three days of rescue operations. be , there was nothing they could do to save any others, Practice reading out your sentences with the appropriate stress on the adverbs. How does your choice of adverb affect the way you read each sentence? SPEAKING & WRITING 1 a © work in small groups. Discuss the questions. What is... ‘the hottest weather you have experienced? ‘© the coldest you have ever been? ‘© the most unusual weather you have experienced? b Tell the group about a bad weather experience you have had. What happened? What did you do? Did you make good or bad decisions? Work in pairs. Choose one of the experiences from 1b and write a short article about it. Include... ‘© what you were doing and where you were ‘© the weather conditions what actions you had to take as a result how this affected you the end result. Escaneado con CamScannerPT entels 70e eU oheLc ERA ALa UNS TUNE IN 7 Look at the images. Which activity would you prefer to do on vacation? Why? 2 a q)37 Listen to a conversation between Josh and 66 Warnings ” Scott. What isthe link between the conversation and ‘4))sstisten tote sentence and undertine he thelinagesr Stressed words. Does the intonation go up or down at the end? b Listen again, Take notes on what the speakers 1 You want tobe careful on those litle country roads say about each topic. 2 You don’t want tobe stuck ina tafe jam 9 weather 3 You might want to take some Band-aids, 2 clothes Usten again and repeat withthe correct stress and 3 first aid intonation 4 deiving 5 pickpockets 6 entertainment OVER To You Focus ON LanGuaGe 5 Work in pairs. what warnings would you give tourists visiting your country? Make alist. 3 a Match1-7 to a-g to complete the warnings. 1 Remember to pack 4 down the coastal highway 6 a @ Read the role cards and act out the situation 2 You might want to take ift were you 3 If you're taking new b boots, make sure 4 You want to be careful 5 wouldn't drive q 6 You don't want to 7 You definitely shouldn't get stuck in a traffic jam, you use them a couple of times before you go, -A friend = planning to visit your coutry some good waterproof —for_tvo.weeks ond has called you to ash f clothing é Student a foetincasincee SCE tn ae ety one you get blisters. ecomendations | f take your car down there. = & onthose litle county roads. B Listen 037 again and check your answers eeeoene You are visiting a friend in another ©) Workin pairs Use the expressions in 3a to give country for. two weeks. esl) hinvhes to Watning OF piece of advice to someone who is going.. ask_abouts the weather, the food, health 1 tothe jungle, issues, safety, places to visit and whethe: ° t. 5: People speak English. ce sailing, switch roles and act out the situation again. Escaneado con CamScannerATI els eu tere) wands TUNE IN 1 @ Work in paits. Look at the images and answer the questions. 1. How are the people feeling? Why? 2 Have you ever been in a similar situation? If so, ‘where were you? 2. a @)3.9 Ayaka has moved to New York from Japan. Listen to her talking to a friend, ‘Which image shows Ayaka? bb Listen again and answer the questions. 11 What problem does Ayaka have? 2 What has she done to try and solve it? 3 Has she been successful? Why/Why not? 4 What positive experience has she had? 5 What is Laura's attitude to Ayaka? How do you know? PREPARE FOR TASK TASK 3a Complete sentences 1-8 with the words in the box. 6 a G) Workin pairs. act outa conversation between Naomi and always better completely hard must poor sorry sounds a friend whois visiting her in Berlin. tim tohearthat. 5 You 2 That must be really 6 Things will get soon. stadeat x 3 That really diffcult. 7 1 understand 4 You feelterible. 8 I'm here for you You are Naomi. Tell your friend about the problens bb Check your answers in Transcript 39 on page 162. you are having. Use the expressions in 4, 4. Underline three expressions in the transcript that Ayaka uses to introduce her problems. Student B 5G) Work in pairs. Read the e-mail and answer the questions. 1. What country is Naomi in? What's she doing there? 2. What problems is she having? Make a lst. 3. What advice would you give her? Think of two ideas foreach problem. You are Naoni's friend. Listen to her problens and be as supportive as possible. Use the ao) expressions in 3a. Hey Neon. Switch roles and act out the ‘Thanks for the e-mail. Sorry to hear you're finding it difficult to get conversation again. settled in Berlin. The weather can't help! Minus two degrees sounds very cold—brrr! I won't tell you about my day at the beach! Renna BACK 1 know it’s tough making friends in another country, but now you've started classes at the university, 'm sure you'l meet lots of people. 7 © tel the class who was the {nd I'm sure your German's better than you think! Anyway, it going more supportive and sympathetic to improve really quickly now that you're living there! friend, A or B. Why? Who gave ‘re you still staying with that family? It can‘t be easy living in such a better advice? noisy house—you need somewhere quiet for studying! And the food they give you sounds horrible! Everything seems so expensive there as well—what are you going to do? Anyway, can't wait to come and visit! Jason ex Sen BET co to writ i cen. EB i = Escaneado con CamScanneri tavTav7We WUNThe a} VOCABULARY People you know 1 work in pairs. which of these people do you know? ‘When/Where do you usually see them? Add three more relationship nouns to the list. 2 acquaintance close friend coworker roommate parents-in-law manager teammate 2 s))ns Listen to four short extracts. Which speaker 1-4 is talking about... @ anacquaintance? ca partner? b classmates? coworkers? Phrasal verbs 3 -4)))e2 complete the extracts from the audio with a verb. Then listen and check. 1 We usualy up ina café when we fnish work on Fridays t's a great place to out 21 ‘Up Chinese last year. often up late and miss something important. 3 We argue alot, but we always _ Most ofthe time we _ along wel, 4 We were at college together, but she _ afew months. We 4 Dworkin true for you. 1 Fd really lke to take up... 2 Someone I really don't get along with is. 3 When | was fourteen, | always hung out. 5. Complete the sentences so they are GRAMMAR Auxiliary verbs Ta Complete the conversation with the correct form of an auxiliary verb. Leave two blanks empty, A the Wildcats win the game last night? FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE b work in pairs. invent a similar conversation I about a sports team you support. Past participles 1a Find and correct five mistakes in the words in boig Yesterday, | was send a strange e-mail It was from my fiend Esther. It soid: “I've been involved in robbery dutinga trip to London. 1 ve have my mone, and credit card “stolen.” She then asked for $2,000 13 ‘Sige transfer to a bank account. However, | know she hasn't visited London for years soit must be @ hack 1 ve contact her at a diferent address to let her kn what ('s happened. Make sure you have update firewall software to prevent this happening to you! b G Work in pairs. Have you, or has anyone you know, been sent an e-mail like this? What did it say? What did yourthey do? | Reflexive pronouns © Work in pairs. make true sentences about: you, your friends or family using the verbs and reflexive pronouns. 1 blame myself 3. hurt himself/herself 2 enjoy ourselves 4 express themselves ‘My fiends and | enjoy ourselves most at parties. Small talk '@ Choose the correct option to complete each sentence 1 I'm not really a big fan for / of spicy food to be honest. 2 Speak / Speaking of music, there's a festival here on the weekend, 3 see you've brought / taken the wet weather with you! 4 Ihave a leaflet in my bag with recommendations for Places to visit. Do / Would you like to see it? 5 Iwent on a school trip to your city once / one time, b GP Work in pairs. choose a sentence in ta. Use it begin a conversation with your partner. How long ca you keep the. ‘Conversation going? Escaneado con CamScannerE VOCABULARY GRAMMAR Medical experts The present 1 a ©) Work in pairs. Name two people who... 1 &P complete the sentences with the best form of 1 work in a hospital. the verbs in parentheses. Then ask and answer the 2 practice alternative/complementary medicine, questions in pairs. 3 use natural remedies, 1 What you usually inyour free b Which medical experts have you f Umer (6a) ‘experts have you found most helpful? i wht ou, at the moment? (read) Which would you never visit? Why? a eee ot in this cy? Give) 4 What time your English class Symptoms & treatment today? (finish) 5 you any good movies recently? (se) 2. Match the words in the box to the images. Used to do/Used to doing antibiotics backache bandage bruise cough syrup bump Band-Aid rash 2 ©) work in pairs. Complete the sentences so they are true for you. 1 When I was aki, | used to 2 In my family we're not used to 3 When they were young, my grandparents weren't used to 4 didn’t get used to until | graduated. 5 Now that Ihave a _l'm getting used to FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE oo ; Making polite requests 1a Complete the sentences with the words in the box. can could do idea mind possible tell wonder would (x2) 1 you lending me your cell phone? : 2 youhave any ‘where the nearest 3 ©) work in pairs. Discuss the questions. post office is? ‘© what do you usualy take ifyou get a cold? 31 ifyou recommend something ‘Do you always make an appointment to see the doctor for insomnia ‘when you feel sick? Why/Why not? 4 you sme what time the ‘© Have you ever needed a vaccination to travel supermarket closes? somewhere? 5 itbe togive mea lift tothe bus, stop after class? paver ‘b *4}))aa Listen and check. 4 a Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. 1. However / Whenever | go to a party, | try to look nice. 2 I'd never give away confidential information, whoever / whatever asked me! 2 © Work in pairs. Take turns asking the questions in 1a and giving an appropriate answer. 3 Whatever / Whichever you do in my county, don't rive on the wrong side ofthe street! i LookING Back ‘4 However many / However much times | watch Charlie ‘© Which lesson in this unit did you enjoy most? Why? Chaplin movies, they always make me augh. {Think of five useful expressions from this unit and when ou might use them. ‘b > work in pairs. change the underlined aa om Satner Guta soaching eal have information in 4a so the sentences are true for you. done recently that has had a good or bad effect on you. aa Escaneado con CamScannerVOCABULARY Equipment i ic sms in the box have ‘Work in pairs. Which of the items in t Tesi nt you use tem ot compass first-aid kit flashlight binoculars ropes waterproof clothing Ife jacket Personality adjectives 2 a G complete the sentences with your own ideas. Then compare your ideas in groups. 1 think its reckless and irresponsible to.. because... 2 The most courageous person | know is. because.. 3 You need to be very experienced in. if you want to. 4 You'd need to be resourceful and sel sufficient tobe able to.. because. 'b Use two of the words in italics in 2a to describe people you know. Give reasons for your answers. Talking about danger 3 aComplete the text with the words in the box. danger precautions risks safely trouble wrong then you do extreme sports, things can easily go + For this reason, it's important to take the necessary ©) ‘When I went white-water rafting, we had to wear life jackets and helmets so we could go down the river % - Wewere also given instructions about what to do if we got into ® and fell out of the raft. You will only be in © if you take unnecessary ese aaa b @® work in pairs. Think of another extreme sport, What could go wrong? What precautions should you take? GRAMMAR Narrative tenses 1 a Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. 1. When ! was ten, my family and I ‘on vacation, 24 (run into) an old school friend while 1 = (shop) yesterday. 3 Before | was ten, | ai Go)tottaly (never travel) abroad. — (learn) karate for months when | ——unn (decide) to take up tai chi. 5 By the time (arrive) at the concert, the band (Play) for an hour. b G workin pas change the information n bg Taso the sentences are true for you. 4 | Adverbs 2 a Choose the adverb that reflects your opinion and ‘write it in the correct position in the sentence, 1 Igo surfing in the summer. never / sometimes / often 2 always read safety instructions. carefully / quickly 3 Rock climbing is dangerous. extremely / fairly 4 We've had a very hot summer this year. luckily / unfortuncs b © Work in pairs. Use the adverb form of the wore, in the box to make true sentences about yourself or people you know. | bad fortune incredible usual worrying | | don't usually go out on Sunday nights. FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE Giving warnings 1a @)ea Listen and match warnings 1-6 to images a-c b Complete the warnings. Then listen again and check. 1 You. to wear a wetsuit to protect you from the cold. 2 ee difficult to stop. 3 You really big. 4 When you buy sneakers, ee half a size bigger than your regular size. 5 You want to stuck up a mountain in the middle of a blizzard. 61 Old shoes as this can cause injuries. 0 too fast or it might be to be careful if the waves they're 2 Q@work in pairs. cive two more warnings for each activity in the images. Hi LOOKING Back © Which story from this unit impressed you most? Why * How many adverbs can you remember from the unit? © Think of a time when the weather affected your plan> ‘What happened? Tell your partner, E | Escaneado con CamScannerBRING IT TOGETHER 1, 2 & 3 READING 1 ©) Work in pairs. Look at the image of Etienne, an English student, What do you think his problem is? 2 a Read Etienne’s blog post and check your ideas in, Summarize his problem in one sentence. When | started learning English, | felt | made so much progress each day. {went from elementary to intermediate level in just two years. But recently I'm making much slower progress— Thaven't improved at all, for at least that's how it feels. | am proud of my level, but 'd hoped to be in an advanced class by now. | realize (need tO improve my listening and accuracy, but because! ‘can already use English well enough, | don't have the same need to study as I used to. Does anyone have any tips for getting past this stage? b ©) work in pairs. Compare your summary sentences. What level do you think Etienne is? Do you ever fee! ike this? 3 CP work in groups. Discuss what advice you would give Etienne. Do they give any of the advice you discussed in 3? b -4f))x5 Read again and choose the correct option to complete the texts. Then listen and check. Monika I'm sorry to Yknow/ hear you're feeling down, Eti.| think the key is to be more self-sufficient / self-conscious. You could ever / always sign up for a news website with audio podcasts. This is @ great way to improve your listening skills, You might / could want to get a conversation exchange partner, too. \yyhatever / However you do, don't get ‘demotivated, Don't just study English... live it! Sachiko I'm “playing / always playing video games when | should be studying English it was the same when | studied /was studying for my ‘exams, Then my father gave me a study planner land suggested | block out" times for studying. Fer example, "spend /'m spending 30 minutes Skyping a friend in the States every Friday morning, I set me / myself little goals at the beginning of each week, like “I'm going to learn ten words about architecture” Then, at the end of the week, !can say ve improved / improved. — ‘a Read the comments from two of Etienne’s classmates. E SPEAKING 5 ©) Work in groups. Discuss the questions. * Who do you think gave Etienne the best advice? Why? ‘© Would you follow any of the advice yourself? Why/ Why not? ‘+ What areas of your English do you feel you need to work ‘on most? Give each other suggestions on how to do ti 6 a Make a study diary for one week, with blocks of time marked for English practice. Decide a) what you are going to do, b) when and c) for how long. ‘b ©) work in pairs. Compare your diaries. Does your partner have any ideas that you would lke to add to yours? 7 ) Follow your day planner for one week. Then discuss the questions in small groups. «Did you stick to your plan? if not, what happened? ‘© Didit help you feel that your English was improving? Fa Quick CHECK Complete the checklist below. Yes, more | Ineed to can you~. cor less. _|look again, Yes, can. 1 takabout ferent relationships? oO oO 2 make small talk? 3. discuss problems and find solutions? 4 talk about health and fitness? oO o oO 5 make polite o iE) o requests? 6 discuss survival stories? Be) ae |e |e 7 talk about extreme weather conditions?} a)o/a oja oj;o|;oa | oo | | 8 give war © compare your answers with a partner's. ‘© What else do you know now after studying units 1-3? ‘© Do you need to look again at any ofthe sections? | Escaneado con CamScanner