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Grammar – Articles (1)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 1

Click on the correct option. Choose *–* for no article.

My great-grandfather fought in the Second World War

I usually have – breakfast at 7.10am.
The USA is my favourite country.
That shop over there sells – chocolate. It’s homemade and it’s delicious.
We live in a small flat in Manchester.
I live in Livarot. It's a village in – northern France.
The elderly can still take part in sports

Grammar – Articles (2)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 1

Type in the correct article to complete the text. Type *–* for no article.

The Championships, Wimbledon, also known as just – Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in
the world. It's played in a district of the same name in – southwest London. Together with the
Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open, it is one of the four most important tennis
tournaments in the world – Wimbledon takes place over – two weeks in June and July. One of the
traditions at Wimbledon is for the spectators to eat – strawberries and cream.

Grammar – Articles (3)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 1

Type in the correct article to complete the text. Type *–* for no article.

The Ashes is – cricket competition between Australia and the England. The name of the competition
was first used in 1882, when – Australia beat England at The Oval, a famous cricket ground. A journalist
writing
In The Sporting Times said that English cricket was dead, and 'the body will be cremated and the ashes
will be taken to Australia.' The competition is played at least once – every four years, and the winner
receives a tiny urn as a trophy.

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Vocabulary – Ways of liking and not liking (1)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 1

Drag the words/phrases to the correct column.

fan of get a kick out of it leaves me cold keen on

passionate about loathe detest can't stand

Positive Negative
keen on can't stand
passionate about detest
fan of it leaves me cold
get a kick out of loathe

Vocabulary – Ways of liking and not liking (2)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 1

Type in the words/phrases to complete the sentences. The first letter is given.

I'm obsessed with Lewis Hamilton. I think he's amazing!

I just don't enjoy tennis. It's not for me.
I don't mind watching football, but to be honest I can take it or leave it.
Jans is crazy about motorbike races. He watches them all the time.
Denise can't get enough of yoga. She does a class almost every day.

Vocabulary – Ways of liking and not liking (3)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 1

Click on the correct option to complete the conversation.

Rikard: Do you ski, Josie?

Josie: I tried it once but it wasn't for me.
Rikard: Oh, did you fall over a lot?
Josie: A lot! I wasn't good at it at all. I didn't enjoy it one bit. It left me cold, I'm afraid.
Rikard: That's a shame. I'm mad about winter sports, and I wondered whether you wanted to go skiing
for the weekend.
Josie: On, no, sorry! I really can't stand skiing. In fact, I don't understand what you enjoy about it.
Rikard: I guess I get a kick out of the speed, and the blue sky and the fresh air.
Josie: Hmm, well, fresh air is good.
Rikard: And I can't get enough of the amazing feeling you get when you reach the bottom of the
mountain. It's awesome!
Josie: Sorry, you'll have to find someone else to go with you.
Rikard: Never mind.

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Reading – From existential crisis to a new start (1)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 2

Read the text. Then click on EXERCISE.

When Richard Jones reached the age of 42, he had something of an existential crisis. He didn't enjoy
doing his job any more. The responsibilities of providing for a family and paying the mortgage weighed
heavily on his shoulders. He felt like he was walking on a treadmill - working constantly but going
nowhere. When he was suddenly made redundant, his life seemed to be going from bad to worse. In
fact, it was the beginning of a new, better life.

Richard had always enjoyed collecting things - coin collecting and stamp collecting were two of his great
joys. But fossils were his real passion. He discussed a dramatic plan with his wife, and she agreed to sell
their flat in London and buy a small hotel in Dorset on the south coast of England.

Richard, his wife and two small boys have now lived in Dorset for three years. They run the Dinosaur
Hotel, which is decorated with dinosaur wallpaper and proudly displays Richard's collection of fossils.
Richard's passion for fossils is as strong as ever, and the hotel attracts plenty of like-minded people.
Twice a week Richard leads tours to the local beaches, where guests regularly find dinosaur fossils.
Richard couldn’t be happier, and the hotel is fully booked for the next six months. His life is back on
track.

Reading – From existential crisis to a new start (1)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 2

Click on the incorrect information and type in the correct information.

At the age of 42, Richard had a negative attitude towards his job.
When Richard lost his job, he expected the worst.
Richard's most important collection was his fossils.
Richard's wife liked the idea of buying a hotel.
People who stay at the hotel are often like Richard.
Richard now feels sadder happier.

Reading – From existential crisis to a new start (2)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 2

Click on the correct answer. 1/3

In terms of paying the bills and the mortgage, Richard...

developed shoulder pain because of stress,
enjoyed the challenge,
felt a lot of pressure.

Although Richard was working hard, he felt like...

he wasn't making any progress.
he wasn't earning enough money.
his family wasn't happy.

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Reading – From existential crisis to a new start (2)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 2

Click on the correct answer. 2/3

Richard's redundancy offered him...

the chance to work fewer hours.
the chance to build a more positive life.
die chance to earn more money.

Richard had loved collecting things...

for a long time.
since he was made redundant.
since his wife gave him some coins.

Reading – From existential crisis to a new start (2)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 2

Click on the correct answer. 3/3

Richard and his wife…

wanted to live near to the sea.
needed to find a better school for their sons,
decided to make a big change in their lives.

Richard takes his guests...

on tours of the hotel.
on fossil-hunting tours.
to go swimming at the beach.

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Grammar – Verb patterns (1)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 2

Click on the correct option.

We offered to drive them home but they refused

I can't imagine living in another country.
Joe began playing the guitar when he was eight years old.
I intended to send Sofia a birthday card, but I forgot.
I avoid doing housework as much as possible.
Jason really enjoys swimming, even though he's not very good at it
We hope to get married in the summer next year.
Did you remember to shut the window before we left the house?
As I was walking upstairs, I heard a strange noise. So I stopped to listen.

Grammar – Verb patterns (2)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 2

Complete the text. Type in the correct form of the verbs in the box.

be ● earn ● meet ● ride ● start ● steal

We've arranged to meet Abigail at the train station at 2pm.

Nala learnt to ride a bike when she was just two years old.
I love earning my own money.
Lauren denied stealing my phone, but I'm not sure if I can trust her.
Mr. Timpson appeared to be telling the truth, but I can't be sure.
This job involves starting work early, at 6 30am.

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Vocabulary – Hobbies and activities (1)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 2

Drag the letters into the correct order to make hobbies and activities.

i n a n b e k g c d a r break dancing
a i n o s g n t r t t i p train spotting
n u n g t c b i n m o a l l mountain climbing
m c e i g n t a d e t t l e metal detecting
c i t o c i n n l o g c l e coin collecting
n l r n a r f r g i e o g w a flower arranging
t r g n c a h b i d i w bird watching
d g n i m l e a o m k model making
g s i u i t n h o n s f L fossil hunting
r e n a d g e c i l h e cheer leading

Vocabulary – Hobbies and activities (2)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 2

Type in the correct words to complete the sentences. The first letters are given.

To be successful at body building you have to spend hours in the gym.

I'm not scared of heights, so I'd love to go base Jumping.
Candle making is a very relaxing hobby.
The great thing about bee keeping is all the honey you get!
Jay is really into plane spotting. He spends every weekend at the airport.
I love being out in the fresh air so rock climbing is the perfect hobby for me.

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Listening (1)
Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 3

Listen to the audio and click on the correct option.

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John did a mud run last weekend.

John and his girlfriend have a good relationship.
Ava's brother enjoyed his mud run.
John thinks mud running is crazy.
John's injury has caused him lots of pain.
John and his girlfriend argued and now John is feeling depressed.

Listening (2)
Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 3

Listen to the audio and correct the words.

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John has hurt his knee.

Mud running has become more popular recently.
John enjoys jogging in a park when it's sunny and warm.
John hurt himself when he jumped off a wall.
John thinks his girlfriend should be more sympathetic.
John is going to the doctor in the afternoon.

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Dialogue – Expressing views (1)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 3

Drag the phrases to complete the conversation.

good point, sort of It stands to reason there is to it

all I'm saying How do you work that one out really think so

Ben: Have you seen this article about drug-taking m sport? It's terrible!
Tami: Well yes, but that's only minority - most sportspeople are naturally fit, strong and healthy.
Ben: Do you really think so? I'm not so sure. I think most world-class athletes must take some kind of
drugs.
Tami: What? How do you work that one out?
Ben: Well, how do they get to be so strong, so fast? It's not normal, is it? They must take something
extra to help them. That's all I'm saying.
Tami: That's ridiculous! Most sportspeople reach the top of their sport thanks to years of training, hard
work and dedication.
Ben: That's a good point sort of. I agree that they have to work hard, but some of them also cheat to
achieve results, it stands to reason. No one can be naturally as strong or fast as some of them
are. You must have read the stories in the newspapers!
Tami: I can’t believe I'm hearing this! Do you seriously believe all world-class athletes are drugs cheats?
Ben: Not all of them, but a lot of them. You won't make me change my mind.
That's all there is to it.

Dialogue – Expressing views (2)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 3

Drag the sentences into the correct order to make a conversation.

Grandma: Lauren spends a lot of time at swimming practice these days doesn't she? Do you think it's
too much? She's only nine but she spent eight hours training last week.
Grandpa: No. I think it's good for her. Sports art great for kids. First of all, they team about discipline.
Secondly, they team about teamwork. And thirdly they make friends.
Grandma: Fair enough, l just worry that it might affect her schoolwork. Do you think she has enough
time to study properly?
Grandpa: Well her school grades are still good, so I don't think it's a problem. Anyway swimming is
keeping her fit and healthy. And you know what they say - 'A heathy body a heathy mind'.
Grandma: You're not wrong about that! I wish had a heather body, that's for sure! I just hope she
won't be too disappointed if she does all this training and then goes to the competition and
doesn't win.
Grandpa: But that's just the port Sport teaches children about winning and losing. That's very
important. We can't win every time, can we? That's not how life is.
Grandma: Oh, you're mean! You don't care if Lauren gets upset!
Grandpa: That's not true. What I mean is, sport can teach us lessons that are useful in other areas of
life too.

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Grammar – Phrasal verbs (1)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 3

Drag the phrases to complete the sentences.

taken off taken against took to it taken in by taken up

Shelley seems to have taken against me. I’m not sure what I've done to upset her.
Billy has recently taken up ballroom dancing. He's really enjoying it!
Spinning has really taken off at my gym. It's now the most popular class.
You should have seen Jakob at his first skiing lesson! He took to it like a duck to water.
Don't be taken in by those cheap handbags. They're all fakes.

Grammar – Phrasal verbs (2)

Jetstream Upper-intermediate | Unit 6 Lesson 3

Type in the correct prepositions.

I've really fallen out with Jonas. We had a huge argument and haven't spoken since.
Can you slow down a bit? I can't keep up with you!
I answered the phone and it was someone trying to sell me insurance. So I just hung up .
This terrible weather is realty getting me down . I can't wait for summer!
I feel awful! I think I'm coming down with flu.
Liam! Don't knock over your baby brother! You're supposed to be looking after him!

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