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Mindset 2 Student's Book Answer Key

4 They increased the age at which people are


GETTING STARTED permitted to drink to 21.
The keywords are the United States and reduce
READING  Page 4 drink driving, and students have to find the
measure taken in the US to tackle this issue: In the
 OSSIBLE ANSWER
P United States, the government decided that raising
When I turn 18, I will be considered an adult and the legal drinking age would lower the rate of
I will have more freedom to do many things drink-driving accidents, so you can’t buy alcohol
there before the age of 21. (lines 32-36)
without my parents’ permission.
Post D
1 What rights you have when you turn 18. 5 You might spend too much and end up owing money
to the bank.
2 1 c The keywords are financial trouble and 18, and
 he keywords are youngest legal driving age,
T students have to find the reason why they might get
which will take students to lines 9-10 in Emma’s into financial trouble at this age. At the beginning of
post, where they will learn that … in some places Josh’s post, he gives the reason for this kind of
in the United States you can get a driving licence at trouble: When you turn 18, you can open a bank
16! Answers a and d are incorrect because … in account and get a credit card. You can go into
the UK and Ireland you can drive from the age of overdraft … and you can borrow money. (lines 37-40)
17. (lines 8-9) Answer b is also wrong because in
6 The law that allows 18 year olds to rent a flat or
Europe you have to wait until you have turned 18!
own property without their parents’ consent.
(line 6)
The keywords are law, irrelevant and most
2 a 18 year olds. By the end of his post, Josh explains
The keywords are Emma believes and aren’t why the law is practically irrelevant for most of
getting driving licences, and students have to them: For most of us that’s just a dream, but it’s
find the reason why Emma thinks that young nice to know you’re old enough to do it. (lines 44-46)
people aren’t bothering to get their licence. In lines
15-18, we read: … it’s because they don’t feel the
need to go anywhere. They can hang out with their
WORDS FROM THE TEXT
friends online, so why go out? Answer b is wrong
because public transport is not the reason, but the
4 1 turned (line 6) 4 overdoing (it) (line 31)
2 milestone (line 12) 5 handle (line 41)
alternative to driving. Answers c and d are also
wrong because they are the reasons given by other 3 involved (line 21)
people but not by Emma herself. Page 5
1
02 3 Post B D
1 Megan is frustrated because she is too young to STRETCH YOUR MIN
vote in the upcoming elections. Critical Thinking
The keyword is frustrated and students have to
find the reason for Megan’s frustration. At the POSSIBLE ANSWER
beginning of her post, students will learn that I don’t think most 18-year-olds are mature enough
The elections this year are three days before my to be independent because most of us still need our
18th birthday, so I can’t vote! (lines 19-20) parents for money. Plus, we are unable to live on our
2 In Wales, she would be able to vote at 16 and own because we have never helped much at home.
run for any political office from the age of 18. In
Italy, she would have to wait till she was much 1 Positive: enable, cheer on, obey, trust, apologise
older. to, employ, relate to
The keywords are live in Wales and not Italy, Negative: make fun of, mislead, enforce,
and students have to find the reason why Wales look down on, misunderstand, terrify,
would be preferable for Megan: … I wish we avoid, tempt, punish, trap
could vote at 16, like they do in Wales (lines
21-22) and … in the UK, when you turn 18, you 2 1 perceive (other words are negative)
can run for any political office … . (lines 23-24) 2 scam (other words are actions on a computer)
On the contrary, in Italy … you have to be 25 to 3 evolve (other words mean to end or stop
run for parliament … . (lines 27-28) something)
Post C 4 recording (it’s the only word that does not apply
3 Because lots of people still drink too much. to money)
The keywords are drinking age law and 5 valuable (it is the only positive adjective)
ineffective, and students have to find the reason 6 venue (it’s the only one that’s a place; the other
for this lack of effectiveness. In lines 31-32, Ryan words are connected to risks, taking chances)
comments … if you ask me, plenty of people 7 cautious (neutral adjective, other adjectives are
drink too much. positive)

3 1 g
3 b 5 i 7 j 9 n 11 c 13 m 15 h
2 l 4 k 6 e 8 o 10 f 12 a 14 d

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4 1 in 5 in 9 by 12 on 4 1 d, has been saving


2 of 6 into 10 up / out / 13 out 2 f, have just signed up
3 in 7 up in 14 at 3 a, had dropped
4 out 8 on 11 up 15 down 4 c, hasn’t decided
5 e, Have … been waiting
5 1 valuable 4 relationship 7 mysterious
6 b, hadn’t seen
2 harmful 5 predictions 8 equality
3 hazardous 6 disruptive Page 7

6 1 That volcano is inactive, so it isn’t dangerous. 5 POSSIBLE ANSWERS


2 Coming late to work is irresponsible. 1 making a lot of noise
3 They rebuilt their home after the earthquake. 2 finished reading it
4 It’s illegal to park your car here. 3 done your homework
5 That film made her a megastar. 4 contacted them for a few hours
6 We all feel that we are underpaid. 5 learning it for three months
7 This neighbourhood is overcrowded. 6 never been here before
8 You misheard me. FUTURE TENSES
1 Future Simple (a future prediction)
GRAMMAR  Page 6
2 Future Simple (spontaneous decision)
1
03 1 1 are … doing 7 wanted 3 be going to (a planned action in the near future)
2 am waiting 8 thought 4 Future Continuous (an action that will be in
3 don’t feel 9 didn’t have progress at a certain time in the future)
4 takes 10 were working 5 Future Perfect Simple (an action that will be
completed at a certain future time)
5 use 11 was having
6 need 12 doesn’t mean 6 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
2 1 changes 5 Are … planning
1 A are … going to read
B will start
2 Did … pass 6 didn’t vote
2 A are going to break
3 don’t believe 7 were driving
B won’t drop
4 was studying 8 am thinking
3 A are going to broadcast
3 POSSIBLE ANSWERS B Are … going to watch
1 How often does Ron send you messages? 4 A will pass
He writes to me every week. B am going to study
2 Is Fiona meeting us tonight?
No, she’s busy.
7 1 will be looking 5 won’t have left
2 will be using 6 will be teaching
3 When did Patrick get his driving licence?
3 Will … have spent 7 will have lived
Last week.
4 will be preparing 8 will have handed in
4 Why is your mum phoning you now?
She probably wants me to come home. 8 1 Have … ever heard
5 Do you want to get a job this year? 2 has reached
Yes, I need money. 3 had attended
6 Why were you looking at your phone during the 4 had bought
lesson?
5 have … been reading
I was checking my messages.
6 have been dreaming
PERFECT SIMPLE TENSES AND 7 have finally made
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS 8 will be flying
9 have been studying
 resent Perfect Simple: have / has + past
1 P 10 will have become
participle; used to describe an event that 11 will be living
happened in the recent past and which has
12 will have turned
relevance to the present
2 Present Perfect Continuous: have / has been + D
verb + ing; describes an action that started in the STRETCH YOUR MIN
past and continues uninterrupted into the present Critical Thinking
3 Past Perfect Simple: had + past participle;
describes a past action that took place before a Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.
second past action

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9 1 She ran for prime minister after she had served UNIT 1
in parliament for six years.
Page 9
2 By the time you get back, I will have packed
everything. / I will have packed everything by
D
the time you get back. STRETCH YOUR MIN
3 I haven’t played the guitar for a year. Critical Thinking
4 Does this bike belong to you?
5  At 9.00, I will be watching the film. POSSIBLE ANSWERS
6 When did Betsy turn 18? Maybe because we think that our customs and
7 I have been training at this gym since June. beliefs are better than those in other places.
8 Mike didn’t drink enough while he was running Travel can definitely help us to understand other
(the marathon). cultures because if you get to know people better,
you might feel closer to them and appreciate their
LISTENING  Page 8 customs and beliefs.
Travelling is one of the most valuable things that a
Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers. person can experience. It offers you a chance to
broaden your horizons and experience new things.
1 Speaking to someone you know
2 Long time no see! VOCABULARY  Page 10
5 It’s been ages.
7 What have you been up to?
1 1 SusX and RockyR are American; KayRem89, JenTy
and MissBB are British.
8 Oh, the usual.
2 Positive: RockyR; Negative: SusX, KayRem89,
Speaking to someone you’ve just met JenTy; Neutral: MissBB
1 You’re new here, aren’t you? 3 Accept all logical and grammatically correct
3 Nice to meet you. answers.
4 What year are you in?
6 What do you like doing for fun? MIND YOUR
LANGUAGE
1
04 2 1 b 2 a 3 c
1
05 3 1, 3, 4 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
mean
1
06 4 Conversation 1 have a particular meaning (verb)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 want to do something (verb)
Conversation 2 not kind (adjective)
1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 reserved
Both quiet (adjective)
1, 2, 3, 9 booked, kept for use by particular people (verb)
hard
See Listening Script on page T169. difficult (adjective)
not soft (adjective)
SPEAKING   with a lot of effort (adverb)
right
5 Dialogue A to the right side (not left) (noun / adjective)
1 you’re new here, aren’t you correct or true (adjective)
2 Nice to meet you suitable or best in a particular situation (adjective)
3 What year are you in something that you are allowed by laws or moral
4 What subjects will you be doing rules (noun)
5 How do you like it so far switch
6 I really like change from one thing to another (verb)
7 what do you like doing for fun a change (noun)
8 good luck mechanism for turning something electrical on or
9 See you around off (noun)
Dialogue B
1 Long time no see
2 It’s been ages
3 What have you been up to
4 I’ve decided on
5 I have to get going
6 Good luck
7 See you later / See you around

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09 2 1 c
The keywords are boat trip, which will lead students
2 1 True to the first paragraph, where the writer explains that
2 False. People are alike when they’re very similar. while travelling on the boat He was tired and thirsty.
3 False. A misconception is a wrong / incorrect The jungle air was heavy and humid, and the
idea. sunlight fierce … . (lines 3-5) So answer c is correct.
4 False. People feel upset when someone is rude 2 b
to them. The keywords are why, Kenneth Good and extend
5 False. Open-minded people find it easy to his stay, so we have to find the reason why
accept new ideas. Kenneth extended his stay. In the second paragraph,
6 True the writer states: As he learned more about them
7 False. A good example of a subtle colour is (the Yanomami), he grew to love their way of life,
light pink. which emphasised cooperation, sharing and
8 True humour. (lines 14-16) So answer b is correct.
Although answers c and d contain the distractors
3 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers. tribal woman and project, they are incorrect.
Answer a is also wrong because the writer does
4 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers. not say that Kenneth Good intended to teach the
Yanomami about his own culture.
LISTENING   3 a
The keywords are Yarima, not return, United
5 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers. States and because, which implies that we must
find the reason why Yarima stayed behind. In the
1
07 6 1 supper club 4 have in common third paragraph, we read that … her loneliness was
2 US culture 5 about once a month overwhelming and she longed for the communal life
3 comfortable (and 6 their traditional of the tribe. (lines 24-25) So answer a is correct.
at home together) dishes 4 d
The keywords are what, learn, David’s attitude
1
08 7 1 False. The Japanese women approached a local and heritage. The writer explains that although
food blogger. David initially … rejected his Yanomami roots …
2 False. In the first session, a popular local food (lines 31-32), years later … he began to come to
blogger taught some popular American recipes. terms with his own identity … . (lines 36-37) So
3 True answer d is the correct option. Answer a is wrong
4 True because during David’s adolescence his resentment
got worse. Answer b is wrong because the story
5 False. Some of the hosts don’t speak much
says that his attitude changed for the better … with
English, but it is not a problem when they cook
the help of a friend … . (line 36) Answer c is also
together.
wrong because his attitude was definitely negative
6 False. Lots of students would love to join a class. towards Yanomami culture.
See Listening Script on page T170. 5 d
The keywords are aim and The Good Project. In
the last paragraph, we learn that this project is
D meant to … bring them (the Yanomami) the
STRETCH YOUR MIN
benefits of the modern world, while enabling them
Critical Thinking
to protect their heritage. (lines 70-72) So answer d
is correct. Although answers a and b contain the
POSSIBLE ANSWER distractors Western culture and Yanomami culture,
Because cooking is a common language which they are both wrong. Answer c is also wrong
connects people from different cultures. because the aim of this project is … to build a
bridge between the Yanomami people and
READING  Page 12 Western culture … . (lines 65-66)

1 POSSIBLE ANSWERS 3 1 David’s problems were caused by the resentment


You may learn two languages, which is a great that he felt towards his mother, who had left her
advantage. family in the US.
You can enjoy customs and traditions from both The keywords are cause and David’s problems.
cultures. In the fourth paragraph, we learn about the
You become more open-minded and more origin of David’s resentment: … David became
tolerant. more and more resentful of his mother for
leaving them. (lines 30-31)
POSSIBLE ANSWER
2 The tribespeople seemed foreign to David
Parents may have differences in values and in the
because they were wearing their traditional
way that children should be educated.
clothes. The keywords are tribespeople and
foreign. In the fifth paragraph, the writer
describes the tribespeople: With their traditional
clothes, they seemed completely foreign to
him … . (lines 45-46)

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3 It was similar to his father’s, as David eventually
felt that he belonged there. MIND YOUR
The keywords are David’s reaction, living and PRONUNCIATION
his father’s. The writer explains how David felt 1
while being with the Yanomami: … he felt a 4 
11 /ɜ:/ learned, returned, heard
deep sense of peace and belonging. (lines /e/ western, overwhelming, heavy
60-61) His father had had a similar reaction: …
he grew to love their way of life. (line 15) GRAMMAR IN USE  Page 14
4 David was a good person to set up and run The
Good Project because he had lived among the 1 Present Perfect Continuous
Yanomami and appreciated both Yanomami and 2 Present Perfect Simple
Western culture. 3 Past Perfect Continuous
The keywords are David’s background, 4 Past Perfect Simple
suitable and The Good Project, which will Sentences 1 and 3 emphasise the duration of an
refer students to the last paragraph, where the action.
writer explains why David is perfectly suitable
for this project: As a person with his heart in 1 1 had been living 5 hadn’t been learning
both worlds, he is in a unique position to carry 2 has been selling 6 have been exploring
out this mission. (lines 72-74)
3 has been cooking 7 had been planning
4 has been helping 8 hadn’t been practising
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D
2 1 had been dancing 3 had known
STRETCH YOUR MIN 2 had finished 4 had been chatting
Critical Thinking
3 1 have been washing 3 have been trying
POSSIBLE ANSWERS 2 hasn’t come off 4 have ever been
Advantages:
Tribes can have access to technology. 4 A 1 had been walking 2 have packed
They may receive help from Western countries. B 1 have been staying 3 had bought
Disadvantages: 2 had been cooking
They may be exposed to new diseases. C 1 has just moved 3 have been wondering
Corporations and large businesses could take 2 had given
advantage of them.
5 1 B Germany. Greg gave a married woman red roses.
2 C China. Beth’s gift was four teacups.
WORDS FROM THE TEXT
3 A India. Lauren is going to give her host a leather
4 1 anxiety (line 8) bag.
2 attempt to (line 39)
3 trembling (line 54) Page 15
4 come what may (line 62)
6 1 How long have you known him?
5 lose touch with (line 62)
2 What have you been doing?
5 1 powerful 5 your ancestors did 3 How long had they been driving?
2 natural 6 bring it from 4 Who had you been waiting for?
3 haven’t 7 don’t join 5 How many had she made?
4 unfair 6 How long has she been working?
7 Why had they stopped?
8 Which shops have you checked?
PHRASAL VERBS
1 accomplish GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT

6 1 b 2 b 3 b 4 a 5 a 6 b
1
12 7 1 have been celebrating 5 have been making
2 had been looking forward 6 had been crawling
MIND YOUR 3 had prepared 7 had chosen
LANGUAGE 4 had learnt / learned 8 have become

1 ordinary (line 33) means normal, corriente not GRAMMAR IN LISTENING


ordinario, vulgar, which means coarse in English
8 1 b
1
quit (line 34) means dejar, abandonar not 13 2 a 3 e 4 d
quitar, which means remove in English
See Listening Script on page T171.
2 15-month project (line 17)
five-year-old David (lines 28-29)

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D
1
16 6 1 cultural appropriation 4 religious
Critical Thinking 2 bravery 5 have been borrowing
3 music festivals

POSSIBLE ANSWER See Listening Script on page T173.


People love Federico García Lorca, who was killed in
1936 at the age of 38 because of his political ideas. MIND YOUR
He became a symbol of freedom. PRONUNCIATION
POSSIBLE ANSWER 1
2 
18 /ǝ/ negative, isolates, feather, about
I think the writers of rap songs can be considered
poets because they use literary devices like SPEAKING  Page 17
assonance and alliteration.
1 POSSIBLE ANSWER
9 1 After he had been searching for an hour, he Both pictures were probably taken in Japan.
found the museum.
2 After he had spent five years among the native
1
19 2 COMPARING AND CONTRASTING
tribes, he wrote a book. Picture A shows … , while picture B shows …
3 I feel ill because of the tapas I have been eating They both show …
all evening. The pictures are alike because …
4 Mia was tired because she had been organising In picture A, we see … . In picture B, we see …
the carnival for weeks.
OPINIONS
5 They began to dance after they had been
listening to the Irish music for a while. / After Personally, …
they had been listening to the Irish music for In my opinion, …
a while, they began to dance. It seems to me that …
6 I have never been to a Robert Burns supper See Listening Script on page T174.
(before).
7 We have been making these Chinese lanterns 3 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
for hours.
SIMILARITIES
8 How long have you been playing the sitar?
In both pictures, people are taking pictures.
The pictures are alike because there are people
VOCABULARY  Page 16 wearing traditional costumes in both of them.
1
14 1 catch: by surprise, sight of DIFFERENCES
fall: in love, out of favour Picture C shows Asian people (Tibetan monks)
taking pictures of Western people, while picture D
lose: count, sight of
shows a Westerner taking a selfie with an Indian
See Listening Script on page T172. lady.
Another difference is that picture C looks like it is
2 catch: someone red-handed, a cold in the Far East, probably taken in an Asian
fall: into place, asleep country.
lose: sleep over, one’s nerve
4 Accept all logical and grammatically correct
3 1 caught … by surprise 5 lose sleep over answers.
2 lost my nerve 6 caught him red-handed
3 catch a cold 7 lost count WRITING  Page 18
4 fell into place 8 fallen out of favour
WORKING WITH A MODEL
LISTENING  
1 Modern dreadlocks have their roots in
4 POSSIBLE ANSWERS Rastafarianism, which began in Jamaica in the
Japanese food (sushi, sashimi) 1930s.
Latin music like reggaeton They became popular in the 1970s because reggae
American caps singer Bob Marley used to wear dreadlocks.
1
15 5 1 d 2 a 3 c 4 b 2 1 Body 4 Closing
2 Opening 5 Opening
D
STRETCH YOUR MIN 3 Body
Critical Thinking

 ccept all logical and grammatically correct


A
answers.

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MIND YOUR LIFE SKILLS PROJECT  Page 21


LANGUAGE
He likes to wear dreadlocks and (to) be trendy. /

Mind Games
He likes wearing dreadlocks and being trendy.
1 30 balls
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MIND YOUR VOCABULARY  Page 22
3 ADJECTIVES
wild (dreadlocks), messy (dreadlocks), trendy 1 1 resentment 3 sensitive 5 rude
(dreadlocks), spiritual (meaning), modern 2 anxiety 4 appropriate 6 tend
(dreadlocks), charismatic (Bob Marley), natural
(approach to life) 2 1 resent 3 sensitivity 5 appropriate
ADVERBS 2 tendency 4 Rudeness 6 anxious
always: adverb of frequency (catch)
quite: adverb of degree (wild and messy) PHRASAL VERBS
incredibly: adverb of degree (long history)
proudly: adverb of manner (worn) 3 1 over, poem 5 up, tent
clearly: adverb of comment (wearing dreadlocks) 2 on, cake 6 of, customs
3 off, farm animal 7 wedding, up
4 1 Clearly, Plainly (adverb of comment) 4 out, Christmas tree 8 down, grandmother
2 generally, usually (adverb of frequency)
3 eagerly, enthusiastically (adverb of manner)
4 totally, completely (adverb of degree) COLLOCATIONS
5 striking, imposing
6 seldom, hardly ever (adverb of frequency)
4 1 falling 4 fell 6 lose
2 lost 5 lost 7 fell
7 vibrant, joyful
3 catch
8 quite, fairly (adverb of degree)
POSSIBLE ANSWERS (Sentence Continuations)
1 paying attention to us
PREPARE FOR THE TASK 2 crashed
3 busy
5 Accept all logical and grammatically correct 4 split up with him
answers.
5 looked into my eyes
6 am browsing the Internet
LIFE SKILLS  Page 20
7 I had been tricked
1 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
Date, time and place of departure PUTTING IT TOGETHER 1 2 3 4 5 6
Arrival in each place
Famous sites to be visited and activities in each 5 1 of 4 caught 7 lost
place 2 carry 5 favour 8 to
Accommodation and meal details 3 down 6 stand 9 what
Date, time and place of return

2 Accommodation, meals and transport details


Place of departure
Exact dates and full details of visits
Free-time details
Departure and place of return details

3 1 history teachers
2 to bring the history of ancient Italy and Greece
to life for students
3 free time, pizza making, fun bike ride and
eating in an authentic Greek restaurant
4 a bus tour of downtown Rome
5 afternoon of Day 2, afternoon and evening of
Day 3 and afternoon of Day 6
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UNIT 2 1
20 6 Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6
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21 7 1 B (waving your arms will make you sink, and
screaming will make you choke on the water)
D
STRETCH YOUR MIN 2 A (turn over on your back, float and stay calm)
Critical Thinking 3 B (swim parallel to the shore until you’re away
from the current)
POSSIBLE ANSWER
Captain Smith believed that his ship would never
1
22 8 1 5 5 every 3-5 seconds
sink because of the technological advances in 2 245,000 6 strong winds
shipbuilding, but the Titanic sank on its first 3 20 per cent (%) 7 lack of funding
voyage when it collided with an iceberg. 4 salt
POSSIBLE ANSWERS
See Listening Script on page T175.
People often don’t follow safety rules when they
are overconfident. I think that people with years of
experience in a field or job think they know TECHNO TASK
everything, and are confident that nothing can go
wrong. So, they often ignore basic safety 1 Cryosat: bounces signals off snow and ice
precautions. to check on the Earth’s climate change.
From this quote, we can learn that no matter how SORCE: measures output of energy from
long you have been on a job, or how skilled you the sun.
think you are, you must always follow the basic Envisat: the largest satellite, carries phone,
safety rules. GPS and Internet signals across the world.
2 International Space Station
VOCABULARY  Page 24

VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT READING  Page 26


Accept all logical and grammatically correct
1
23 2 1 A - Ron Stevens
answers. The keywords are innovative way, reduce and
damage. In Post A, Ron explains some innovative
ideas for cleaning up space junk such as laser rays,
MIND YOUR special nets and robots. (lines 16-17)
LANGUAGE
2 B – Eve Benson
To realise means to notice or understand
 The keywords are systems and more accurate,
something that you did not notice or understand which will lead students to Post B, where Eve points
before. In Spanish, we say darse cuenta de. out that their … methods will soon be improving
early warning systems. (lines 26-27)
2 1 b 2 a 3 a 4 b 5 a 6 a
3 A – Ron Stevens
3 1 ensure 5 knock over The keywords are environmental problem and
2 slip 6 drown getting worse, which will lead students to Post A,
3 trip 7 burn down where Ron explains that Close to 200 million
pieces of space rubbish … are flying in low orbit
4 collide
around our planet. (lines 3-5)
4 POSSIBLE ANSWERS 4 D – Jeffrey Robinson
1 I’ve got a sprain, so I need to rest. The keywords are something and won’t happen,
2 That lifeguard works at the local swimming which will take students to Post D, where Jeffrey
pool. predicts: … it’s unlikely that all satellites would fail
3 During the lecture, I was distracted by the air at once. (lines 70-71)
conditioning. 5 B – Eve Benson
4 Strength is important if you work as a The keywords are inspired and work, which will
firefighter. lead students to Post B, where Eve explains that she
5 When there was a car crash near our house, we is … excited to be working on something that will
immediately called for an ambulance. save even more lives in the future. (lines 36-38)
6 Choking can be caused by eating peanuts.
6 C – Julie Foster
The keywords are financial considerations and
LISTENING  Page 25 danger. In Post C, Julie explains how companies
5 POSSIBLE ANSWER want to reduce costs: Every company wants to cut
costs … , and the first thing to go is often cyber-
Swimming in the sea is definitely more dangerous
security … . (lines 49-50)
because waves are unpredictable and you can
drown.

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7 A – Ron Stevens 3 b
The keywords are problem, on Earth and in Students are expected to identify which piece of
space. In Post A, Ron points out that space junk information is provided in Post D. In lines 62-64, we
is a problem both on Earth and in space: a tiny particle learn how dependant planes are on satellites: flights
crashing … can cause catastrophic would have to be grounded, since they depend on
damage and space junk falling to Earth can cause weather satellites to avoid storms and ensure
serious injuries. (lines 5-8) passenger safety. None of the other answers are given
8 C – Julie Foster in Post D.
The keywords are using skills and negative,
which will take students to Post C, where Julie explains Page 27
how hackers use their skills negatively: Hackers could
shut a satellite down or jam its signals to make it stop WORDS FROM THE TEXT
working. (lines 44-46)
9 D – Jeffrey Robinson 5 1 massive (line 2) 4 cut costs (line 49)
The keywords are change of perspective and job. In 2 iron out (line 26) 5 come to a halt
Post D, Jeffrey explains how his job has changed his 3 jam (line 45) (lines 65-66)
idea of satellites: I used to take satellites for granted
… , I’ve grown more aware of just how dependent we 6 1 car 4 restart
all are on them. (lines 55-57) 2 CCTV cameras 5 Bottles
10 B – Eve Benson 3 English 6 ran into the street
The keywords are optimism, achieving and goal,
which will take students to Post B, where Eve explains
 XPRESSIONS ABOUT SAFETY
E
that her work will soon help … save even more lives in
the future. (lines 37-38) AND DANGER
Put in danger can be used for people.
3 POSSIBLE ANSWERS At stake cannot be used for people.
1 Collisions are more likely when there are more
pieces of debris in space. (lines 11-13) 7 1 in safe hands 5 watch your step
2 Unless there is worldwide cooperation, there will 2 out of danger 6 be on the safe side
still be massive pollution in space. (lines 18-19) 3 run the risk 7 close call
3 Even though earthquakes can’t be predicted, 4 at your own risk 8 touch-and-go
rescuers can make critical decisions about
how to organise rescue efforts after they
MIND YOUR

have happened. (lines 33-34)
4 Julie Foster is going to help the US Air Force learn
LANGUAGE
how a satellite can be hacked. (lines 41-42)
5 A hacker could cause a collision by taking 1 massive (line 2) means gran cantidad de not
control of the steering systems. (lines 46-47) masivo, which means crowded, attended by lots
6 Emergency measures would be needed to avoid
of people in English
public chaos. (lines 68-69) defunct (line 4) means en desuso, que han dejado
de funcionar not difunto, which means deceased in
4 1 d English
 he keywords are incident, 2009 and example.
T 2 But it’s about time they realised that …
In Post A, Ron describes a collision caused by (lines 51-52)
space debris (the old Russian satellite). As space
pollution has increased, there is more chance of MIND YOUR
an accident than in the past, so answer d is
correct. Answer a is incorrect because such accidents
PRONUNCIATION
are even more likely to happen today. Answer b is 4
25
1
/æ/ chaos /a:/ natural
incorrect because the post does not mention rivalry
between the US and Russia. D
Answer c is incorrect because the 2009 incident STRETCH YOUR MIN
did not involve a large number of satellites. Critical Thinking

2 d Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.


 he keywords are project, Eve Benson and working
T
on. In Post B, Eve explains her project’s aim: We can
use these images to identify changes that might
indicate that a volcano is about to erupt. (lines 24-25)
Although answer a contains the distractor
earthquakes, it is incorrect because her project does
not involve earthquakes. Answer b is also wrong
because it isn’t possible to prevent a volcanic
eruption. Despite featuring the distractor rescuers,
answer c is wrong because Eve’s project is not aimed
at helping rescuers.

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GRAMMAR IN USE  Page 28 4 POSSIBLE ANSWERS


1 I wish I hadn’t eaten so much cake.
CONDITIONALS AND TIME CLAUSES 2 I wish you would slow down.
1 Third Conditional 4 Time Clause 3 If only the lifeguards wouldn’t leave so early in
(refers to the past) 5 Zero Conditional the evening.
2 Second Conditional 6 Time Clause 4 He wishes he weren’t so short.
3 First Conditional 5 She wishes she had been more careful.
WISH CLAUSES 6 I wish I didn’t have to wear it.
Sentence 3 is about the past.
Sentences 1 and 2 express dissatisfaction with a
1
26 5 GRAMMAR IN LISTENING
present situation. 1 b 2 d 3 f 4 a 5 e 6 c

MIND YOUR See Listening Script on page T176.

LANGUAGE
GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT
1 odney
R
1 finishes 3 block
1
27 6 1 would have to 7 hadn’t ignored
2 leaves 4 will trip 2 ferments 8 can’t plan
Anne 3 creates 9 meets
1 hadn’t ridden / hadn’t been riding 4 had constructed 10 visit
2 wouldn’t have knocked … over 5 wouldn’t have happened 11 will see
3 will take 6 could have prevented 12 had been
4 visit
Keith 7 1 Hurricanes lose their strength as soon as they
1 are 3 didn’t use hit land.
2 don’t go 4 would take 2 If only Jeff hadn’t slipped on the ice.
3 I wouldn’t have fallen if I hadn’t worn high
D
STRETCH YOUR MIN heels.
Critical Thinking 4 We wouldn’t swim there if there weren’t a
lifeguard.
POSSIBLE ANSWER 5 I wish I had time to take a first-aid course.
The most common users of electric scooters are 6 I’ll feel safer after we install a smoke alarm.
young adults who ride them to get to work or to go 7 I will let the children on the boat providing they
to university because it is cheaper and faster than have life jackets.
public transport.

2 1 If freezing food killed bacteria, this would make 8 GRAMMAR IN SPEAKING
Accept all logical and grammatically correct
it safe. Unfortunately, some bacteria survive
answers.
freezing. Answer to question is No.
2 Raw meat contains bacteria. If you had changed
knives, your salad would have been safe to eat. VOCABULARY  Page 30
Answer to question is Yes.
3 The knife might carry bacteria from the outside
1
28 1 1 to 2 about 3 at 4 of 5 of
to the inside if you didn’t wash it. Answer to
question is Yes.
2 1 of 2 with 3 for 4 from 5 for

4 You won’t know it’s cooked unless you use a 3 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
meat thermometer. That will tell you if the inside 1 She was very kind to us, so we gave her a
is hot enough. Answer to question is No. bunch of flowers.
5 As soon as you open it, the expiry date is no 2 I’m curious about outer space, so I’m going to
longer relevant. You can keep it in the fridge for buy a telescope.
up to two days. Answer to question is No. 3 If you are opposed to that candidate, you
Page 29 should vote for someone else.
4 To keep us safe from crime, there should be
3 1 had worn / 4 had been more police officers in our community.
had been wearing 5 had listened 5 If we are successful at cleaning up space debris,
2 were 6 would go away satellites will not be damaged by space junk.
3 could get

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LISTENING WRITING  Page 32


1
29 4 1 c 2 a 3 b 4 a 5 b 6 c
WORKING WITH A MODEL
See Listening Script on page T177.
1
I ssue: The writer is complaining about the lack of
Page 31 late-night public transport.
Why a problem: Because clubs and other venues
MIND YOUR usually close at 2 or 3 am. As there are no buses
PRONUNCIATION or trains at this time, it leaves the writer and other
young people stranded in the city centre with no
1 option but to wander the streets until morning.
2
31 attached, connected
Solution: The city should begin running buses and
1
32 3 danger, side, yesterday trains all night.

2 1 Body 4 Body
SPEAKING   2 Body 5 Closing
1 POSSIBLE ANSWERS 3 Opening
1 The person is on the rocks, at the edge of
the sea. MIND YOUR
2 He’s walking into the sea. LANGUAGE
3 There is a sign saying there is a dangerous
current and there are also rocks in the picture. 1, 2 and 4
4 He wants to surf. POSSIBLE ANSWERS
5 He might continue surfing as usual or he might 1 I must insist that action be taken regarding this
decide to turn back. problem.
2 We have no choice but to wander the streets
1
33 2 1 is going surfing. until morning.
2 about the current. 3 I suggest that you begin to run bus and train
3 it’s very dangerous. services all night.
4 a bit of a risk-taker. 4 This should definitely be provided by the city.
5 he’ll be fine. 5 It might be a good idea to provide public
6 do some surfing and then go home. transport that suits everyone’s needs.
7 even drown.
Page 33
See Listening Script on page T178.
3 because of (Opening)
3 PICTURE A cause: our age
burn herself, boiling water, spill, stove, curious result: entertainment options in the city centre are
not possible
PICTURE B due to (Opening)
fall off, canyon, reckless, post a picture, show off, cause: lack of late-night public transportation
selfie, cliff edge
result: entertainment options in the city centre
POSSIBLE ANSWERS are not possible
As a result (Body)
PICTURE A
 cause: young people don’t drive cars, and taxis
unattended child, busy parents, cooker, pull pot, are expensive
grab pot handle, burn / scald
result: young people get stranded in the city
PICTURE B centre
extreme selfie, risk his life, take responsibility, Since (Body)
dangerous, behaviour, tragic, ignore safety cause: young people have no way to get home
warnings result: many of them wander the streets until
morning
4 Accept all logical and grammatically correct
answers. in order to (Closing)
action: The city should begin to run bus and train
services all night.
purpose: to ensure that young people have a safe
way home

4 Accept all logical and grammatically correct


answers.

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PREPARE FOR THE TASK ADJECTIVES AND PREPOSITIONS


5 A: mentions the issue of introducing a law based on 4 1 f - of 4 a - for
the rising trend and usage of electric scooters 2 e - to 5 d - to
B: the danger of e-scooters 3 b - to 6 c - from
C: scooter riders demanding that scooters be
allowed on pavements and bicycle paths 5 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
D: reports on rise of scooter-related injuries 1 at snowboarding
E: advantages of renting a b-line scooter 2 for work
F: dangers of allowing e-scooters on pavements 3 by my neighbour’s sudden death
4 of dogs
LIFE SKILLS  Page 34 5 with my history project
6 about asking girls out
1 POSSIBLE ANSWER
It is very practical because young people won’t
forget their belongings and it will be easier for PUTTING IT TOGETHER 1 2 3 4 5 6

parents and caregivers to look after children or


patients. 6 1 Traffic on that road came to a halt because of the
accident.
2 1 the ForgetMeNot 2 We can’t market our invention until we have
2 It will help people keep track of their ironed out a few things.
belongings. It is also useful in order to know 3 If I were you, I wouldn’t lose sleep over it.
where young children are and for caregivers 4 You shouldn’t run the risk of going outside in
working with people who have memory this storm.
problems. 5 Make sure you carry out my instructions.
3 young people, parents, caregivers, people with 6 The 1906 earthquake is famous for destroying
memory problems San Francisco.
4 strap, display
5 leather, plastic
6 waterproof, detachable, reusable

LIFE SKILLS PROJECT  Page 35


Mind Games
1 All months have 28 days.
2 The man was bald.
3 Single means not married, so the two people
were a married couple.
4 Survivors don’t need to be buried – they’re
still alive!

MIND YOUR VOCABULARY  Page 36


1 1 distract 3 massive 5 risk
2 collide 4 safety 6 endanger

2 1 safe 3 distract 5 collisions


2 risk 4 endanger 6 massive

 XPRESSIONS ABOUT SAFETY


E
AND DANGER
3 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
1 survive / live 5 extreme sports
2 rocks / holes 6 are worried
3 unlocked 7 believed
4 important 8 wear a helmet

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COMPETENCES ASSESSMENT UNIT 3


UNITS 1-2 Page 39

D
WRITTEN COMPREHENSION   Page 37 STRETCH YOUR MIN
Critical Thinking
2 1 False. “This 12-week online course will take you
round the world to explore six cuisines and POSSIBLE ANSWER
cultures: Thai, Mexican, Indian, Italian, Middle- This shows that even very successful people have
Eastern and Caribbean.” failures in their life. It could help people in other
2 False. “Vegan and vegetarian options available.” areas such as careers and relationships.
3 True. “… students must watch OpenSchool’s POSSIBLE ANSWER
Kitchen Dangers video, …” This attitude can help us in all areas of our life to
4 False. “… we’ve earned a worldwide reputation for improve and become stronger. We have to realise
excellence.” that failure is just something temporary and when
5 True. “Now I’m willing to taste nearly anything!” it is overcome, it can be the very first step towards
success.
3 1 knowledge about a cuisine and where it comes
from
VOCABULARY  Page 40
2 and / with creativity
3 fast food they eat 1 1 a 2 c 3 c 4 a 5 b
4 a letter from your school
5 difficult to follow MIND YOUR
LANGUAGE
4 a 12 - the number of weeks the course runs
b 2006 - the year that OpenSchool started Admired as a role model (past participle)
c 13 - minimum age of participants
d 90 / 140 - the fees for the course – without or 2 1 balance 4 keeps fit
with a school credit 2 award 5 feat
3 astounding 6 work out
1
34 ORAL COMPREHENSION   Page 38 Page 41
5 1 Stand Up for 3 1 True
2 14-17 2 False. The players in the other team are your
3 30-second opponents.
4 transport safety – which includes walking, cycling 3 True
and public transport 4 False. When an athlete is ranked, their
5 €1,000 achievements are compared with their
6 a tablet opponents’ achievements.
7 50-60 5 False. A setback takes you away from your
8 1st December goal.
6 True
See Listening Script on page T179.

ORAL PRODUCTION
4 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
1 the Champions League, the NBA, the Football
6 Accept all logical and grammatically correct World Cup
answers. 2 You play with your teammates.
3 basketball, high jump, football, rugby
WRITTEN PRODUCTION 4 He / She does better.
5 Team A’s score is higher.
7 Accept all logical and grammatically correct 6 silver medal
answers. 7 He / She should play fairly.

LISTENING
5 Accept all logical and grammatically correct
answers.
1
35 6 Student 1: statement h
Student 2: statement d
Student 3: statement c
Student 4: statement e
Student 5: statement a

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35 7 1 football; England / UK / Britain, providing free 2 b
meals The keywords are Japanese ideal of behaviour,
which will take students to the fourth paragraph,
2 boxing; Somalia, Britain; her boxing
where we read: … sumo wrestlers are expected to be
3 basketball; Greece, USA; sold watches and polite and humble, … . (lines 27-28)
sunglasses
The blog does not say that the Japanese ideal of
4 gymnastics, USA, her grandparents
behaviour should be either assertive, creative or
5 sumo; Mongolia, Japan; was too light / ambitious.
didn’t weigh enough / wasn’t heavy enough
3 a
See Listening Script on page T180. The keywords are result and ban on women. In
paragraph 5, we read: This is one of the reasons why
it has never been included in the Olympics … . (lines
SPEAKING   39-41) Answer b is incorrect because the writer says
that many girls can be seen in studio classes in
8 Accept all logical and grammatically correct Japan. The writer does not say that sumo is less
answers. popular or that classes for males and females are
separate.
READING  Page 42 4 d
The keywords are writer, sumo and challenge. In
1 Questions 1, 2, 4 and 5 paragraph 6, she talks about her physical fitness:
When I first tried it, I was already in pretty good
1
37 2 1 F shape … . (lines 49-50) There is no evidence to
The keywords are get as big as … possible (lines
support answers a or b. Answer c is also wrong
18-19), which will lead students to sentence F,
because she has not yet competed against a top
where they will find the reason why traditional
wrestler. (lines 54-56)
sumo wrestlers want to be so big.
5 c
2 E
The keywords are beneficial and future of sumo. So
The keywords are sumo way of life (line 21), which
students need to find something that will be
will take students to sentence E, where they will
favourable for sumo in the future. In the last
learn that It centres around a “stable”, where an
paragraph, the writer points out that A parallel, more
average of 15 wrestlers live, eat, sleep and train.
open type of sumo could be a way of keeping the
3 C sport alive. (lines 59-60) Answers b and d are
The previous sentence describes the harsh lifestyle incorrect because this is not what the writer suggests
of a sumo wrestler. Sentence C refers to the in lines 59-60.
harshness of this life and asks a question: With a
lifestyle that is so harsh, why do young men join this Page 43
sport? Lines 33-34 offer us the answer to this
question. 4 1 True - The keywords are sumo matches and
4 D short. This usually takes only a few seconds … .
The keywords are despite this and an equal (lines 13-14)
number of eager boys and girls. (lines 43-44) 2 False - The keywords are different ranks and
Students are expected to find what this refers to – treated equally. Wrestlers that are ranked the
and it must be something opposing the fact lowest must rise early, cook, clean and serve the
that both boys and girls practise the sport. In others. (lines 24-26)
sentence D, we read what this refers to. 3 False - The keywords are Japanese girls and
5 B professional. Girls and young women are well
In lines 49-52, the writer is talking about how she aware that they will never compete in professional
felt when she took up sumo. In sentence B, we can tournaments. (Sentence D)
find the only personal reference to the writer, where 4 True - The keywords are writer, take part and
she explains that she found sumo so enjoyable that Olympics. Perhaps, we’ll soon be seeing sumo in
she soon found herself becoming addicted. the Olympics. If so, I plan to be there – and not as
a spectator! (Sentence A, lines 61-62)
6 A
The sentence that follows gap number 6 states: If
D
so, I plan to be there … . (line 62) The question is, STRETCH YOUR MIN
what is the writer referring to when she says Critical Thinking
“there”? In sentence A, we find the answer: … in
the Olympics.
POSSIBLE ANSWER
3 1 c This rule has had a positive effect on women’s
The keywords are at first sight, sumo and seem participation in sports.
like. In paragraph 1, we read: … comical sight of
two obese, half-naked men, pushing each other
around. (lines 2-3) Therefore, answer c is the
correct answer. Answers b and d are incorrect
despite featuring the distractors spiritual ritual and
ancient art respectively. Answer a is also wrong
because the writer says sumo doesn’t seem to be
serious but comical. (line 2)
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WORDS FROM THE TEXT 3 1 The uniforms will be sent to the players next week. /
The players will be sent the uniforms next week.
5 1 refrain from (line 16) 4 eager (line 43)
2 Suzy has been given three free lessons with a private
2 harsh (line 21) 5 reluctant (line 58) trainer. / Three free lessons with a private trainer
3 allowance (line 37) have been given to Suzy.
3 We were shown several new drills by the coach. /
6 1 a 2 a 3 b 4 b 5 b 6 a Several new drills were shown to us by the coach.
4 It is said that Michael Phelps is the best swimmer of
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES all time. / Michael Phelps is said to be the best
swimmer of all time.
1 to this day, means up until this time 5 Our opponents are not expected to win this match. /
2 in public, means in view of other people The match isn’t expected to be won by our
3 in private, means with no one else present opponents.
6 He shouldn’t have been awarded the trophy before
we arrived. / The trophy shouldn’t have been
7 1 in future 4 on our own awarded to him before we arrived.
2 under pressure 5 out of place 7 It is believed that preparation is important. /
3 in the lead Preparation is believed to be important.

MIND YOUR 4 POSSIBLE ANSWERS


LANGUAGE 1 Today, another record was broken by swimmer Katie
Ledecky at the World Championships.
1 ancient (line 7) means antiguo, not anciano which 2 The FA Cup final will be held at Wembley next month.
means old in English 3 Pogba is being transferred to Manchester United.
2 a such b so 4 Wednesday’s match between Sevilla and Tottenham
Hotspur was cancelled due to the COVID-19
MIND YOUR lockdown.
PRONUNCIATION 5 The Olympics are being watched by a record number
of people all over the world at the moment.
1
39 4 back gold goal sack 6 Lionel Messi was given a red card yesterday for
a late tackle on Harry Kane.
GRAMMAR IN USE  Page 44 7 Stephen Curry’s salary has been increased to
$40 million, making him the highest earner in
THE PASSIVE the NBA.
In the passive, the action (that is being performed) is
emphasised.
5 1 They are getting / having the court repaired by
the builder.
THE CAUSATIVE 2 He had / got them prepared by the parents.
No. In the causative, the subject of the sentence is the 3 Have they just had / got it renovated?
beneficiary of the action that is performed by 4 I will get / have it inflated at the sports centre
somebody else. tomorrow.
5 We are getting / having them delivered to the school.
1 Blog A 6 You should have / get it seen by a doctor.
1 are used 3 needs to be planned
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2 is required 4 have been given
Blog B 6 1 has / gets … muscles massaged
5 was climbing 8 made it 2 must have / get … equipment checked
6 had been attached 9 was given 3 is having / getting … uniforms designed
7 wasn’t tested 4 is going to have / get … players flown
Blog C 5 to have / get … basketball signed
10 has … been chosen 12 will be exposed
11 means
1
40 7 1 She has / gets her interviews arranged by her
agent.
2 1 Blog C 3 Blog B 2 He will have / get his limousine driven by
2 Blog A his chauffeur.
3 They have / get their shopping done by
their personal assistant.
4 She had / got her private plane flown by her
pilot.
5 He is having / getting his clothes washed at
a laundrette.

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GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT 1
43 6 1 -
2 Most TVs were black and white and the design
8 1 has become
1
41 7 is / will be accompanied of the football made it easier for viewers to see
2 have been taking place 8 get / have … done the ball on their TV screens.
3 has recently been found 9 can often be noticed 3 -
4 began 10 sounds 4 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons
5 had been recorded 11 feel 5 six
6 is now being used 12 will soon be brought 6 -
1
7 1 three years
9 1 Why have spectators been banned from football
44

2 eight
stadiums? due to COVID-19 restrictions
3 It may be because it’s easier to pass and to run
2 What sounds are sports networks using in the with.
2020 football broadcasts? artificial crowd noise
4 It’s hard to predict where the rugby ball is going
3 Where were the spectators’ voices recorded? to bounce when it hits the ground.
at actual matches in the past
5 black or white
4 Why is the artificial crowd noise disliked by some
6 to slow them down
viewers? Because they say that it sounds fake.

10 1 Did they give the runner-up an award? See Listening Script on page T182.

2 The 1993 high jump record has never been


broken. MIND YOUR
3 Gerald took photos while the game was being PRONUNCIATION
played. 1
2
46 1 ball 2 sure
4 She is thought to be a positive role model
(by many fans).
5 Did they have their son trained by a professional TECHNO TASK
coach? / Did they have a professional coach train
their son? left - badminton
6 They may have accepted her for the team. middle - sepak takraw
7 Does all this equipment have to be returned to the right - pickleball
sports centre?
8 A new stadium is going to be built near our
neighbourhood.
SPEAKING   Page 47
VOCABULARY  Page 46 1 Accept all logical and grammatically correct
answers.
1
42 1 1 d 2 c 3 a 4 b

Accept all logical and grammatically correct
2 1 par for the course answers.
2 on the ball
3 won hands down 2 Accept all logical and grammatically correct
4 ahead of the game answers.

3 1 it’s your turn to act


1
47 3 They disagree at the beginning. At the end, Rosie
2 changing the rules or aims sees Alfie’s point, but she doesn’t agree with him.
3 doing something too early 1
47 4 AGREEING
4 keep up with demands I completely agree …
5 deal with difficult situations Absolutely!
4 1 the ball’s in your court – tennis DISAGREEING
2 moving the goalposts - football That’s not how I see it.
3 jumping the gun – running I’m not sure about that
4 keep my head above water – swimming That’s true, but …
5 roll with the punches - boxing I see your point, but …

See Listening Script on page T183.


LISTENING
5 POSSIBLE ANSWERS 5 Accept all logical and grammatically correct
answers.
basketball, tennis, rugby, netball, baseball, volleyball,

squash, waterpolo, hockey

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WRITING  Page 48 LIFE SKILLS  Page 50


WORKING WITH A MODEL 1 The topic of the presentation is octopush – a form
of hockey played underwater.
1 Issue: Whether it’s a good idea for young people / Visual aids that could be used include PowerPoint
students to participate in competitive sport. slides, photos, actual equipment and video

Pros: gives a goal to focus on, healthy outlet for footage.
energy, develops a sense of responsibility, offers
the opportunity to form friendships, keeps people 2 1 invented in the UK in 1954 as a way of keeping
healthy open-water divers fit in the winter

Cons: creates a lot of stress, not enough time to 2 swimming pool
study, socialise or relax, constant pressure to win 3 masks, snorkels, fins, puck and a short stick
can cause anxiety 4 ten players in a team with six in the water at any

Writer’s opinion: The writer believes that it’s good one time
for students / young people to participate in 5 The puck is placed in the middle of the pool.
competitive sport. Players push the puck along the bottom with the
short stick and try to get it into their opponents’
2 1 Body 4 Body goal.
2 Body 5 Opening 6 Great exercise that is fun and exciting to do.
3 Conclusion
LIFE SKILLS PROJECT  Page 51
MIND YOUR
LANGUAGE Mind Games
1 the negative 12.20
2 b
MIND YOUR VOCABULARY  Page 52
Page 49
1 1 allowable 3 opponent 5 uncertain
3 CONNECTORS OF ADDITION: 2 astounding 4 harsh 6 eager
in addition (paragraph 2), moreover (paragraph 3),
as well as (paragraph 3), furthermore (paragraph 3) 2 1 allow 3 oppose 5 astounding
CONNECTORS OF CONTRAST: 2 harshness 4 eager 6 uncertainty
however (paragraph 1), on the one hand
(paragraph 2), on the other hand (paragraph 3), PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES
although (paragraph 4)
CONNECTORS OF EXAMPLE: 3 1 b 2 a 3 a 4 b 5 b
for instance (paragraph 2), for one thing
(paragraph 3), such as (paragraph 3) 4 Accept all logical and grammatically correct
answers.
4 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
1 they played very well SPORTS IDIOMS
2 badminton
3 it can sometimes cause back injuries 5 1 give it your best shot
4 they can provide helpful feedback to help them 2 off the hook
improve 3 move the goalposts
5 my friends are not keen on any sport 4 out of his league
6 cleaning and cooking 5 par for the course
7 it gives you lots of thrills
8 the terrible weather conditions
6 1 No 3 Yes 5 No
2 No 4 Yes

PREPARE FOR THE TASK


PUTTING IT TOGETHER 1 2 3 4 5 6
5 A obesity
B increased activity outside of school 7 1 B 3 D 5 B 7 A
C benefits of physical activity 2 A 4 A 6 C 8 B
D non-athleticism
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UNIT 4 2
03 2 Colin was too attached to Katherine and she
wanted her space.
Page 53
3 1 True - The keywords are with Katherine,
D
STRETCH YOUR MIN recorded and voice mail message.
Critical Thinking  They’d been walking home together from the
RadioShack when she recorded the message.
POSSIBLE ANSWERS (lines 17-19)
This quote is relevant to friendship and love because 2 False - The keywords are weather now, similar,
if your friends or your boyfriend / girlfriend do not Chicago and winter.
make you feel good, they are not good for you.  … standing in a soybean field outside of
Gunshot, Tennessee and it’s hot. (lines 25-26)
VOCABULARY  Page 54 3 True - The keywords are walk back from the
movie and romantic for Colin.
1 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.  Do you remember that, K.? … the snow made it
so quiet, I couldn’t hear a thing in the world but
MIND YOUR you. (lines 31-34)
LANGUAGE 4 False - The keywords are Katherine, curious
and Colin’s message.
 “I don’t think I need to,” she answered. (line 41)
2 1 no longer 4 it’s your destiny
5 True - The keywords are conjoined twin and
2 wanted 5 doesn’t forget
Colin’s surname.
3 very hard 6 get married
 Eighteen-year-old Colin Singleton (line 1) and the
3 1 on my mind 6 butterflies in his stomach
word for a person who is not a conjoined twin is
singleton too. (line 60)
2 gossiping 7 drifting apart
6 False - The keywords are Katherine, promises
3 left out 8 couple
and call Colin.
4 row 9 cheer up
 Maybe we shouldn’t talk till I get back.
5 envious (lines 62-63)
Page 55 4 1 b
The keywords are calls Katherine and because, so
4 POSSIBLE ANSWERS students need to find the reason for Colin’s phone
1 You are no longer a couple / friends. call: … I loved you so much. Now it’s hot, and dead
2 People like spreading rumours about a celebrity’s quiet again, and I love you still!
personal life, such as their romantic relationships. (lines 34-36) So answer b is the correct answer
because Colin is still so much in love with her that
3 An important part of a person’s well-being is having
he needs to speak to her. Answer a is incorrect
good friends.
because she doesn’t want to speak to him.
4 They get on well and are well-suited. Answers c and d are incorrect despite featuring the
5 If a good friend broke my trust, I would hold distractors heat and voice mail message.
a grudge. 2 a
The keywords are really and good decision, which
LISTENING will take students to lines 42-44, where they will
learn that the decision to break up had been hers:
5 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers. … he didn’t even care to point out that they hadn’t
made a decision, … . The decision hadn’t been
2
01 6 1 True Colin’s, Katherine’s mother’s or mutual, but
2 False. Men gossip just as much as women. Katherine’s alone.
3 True 3 b
4 False. Gossip promotes cooperation among people. The keywords are Katherine’s mother and feel,
which will lead students to lines 48-51, where we
2
02 7 1 c 2 b 3 a 4 b can learn that Katherine’s mom had loved him
(lines 48-49) and was sad (line 50), but thought
See Listening Script on page T184.
that Colin … had always wanted to be attached to
my [Katherine’s] hip, which wasn’t healthy.
SPEAKING   (lines 50-51) So Katherine’s mom seems to have
contradictory feelings about Colin. Answer a is
8 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers. incorrect because she had loved him (line 49).
Answer c is wrong too because she thought their
READING  Page 56 relationship wasn’t healthy (line 51). Answer d is
incorrect because Katherine says she told her
1 POSSIBLE ANSWERS mom. (lines 48-50)
 A lack of shared interests or romantic time spent
together. / A lack of trust. / One member of the
couple is emotionally dependent on the other. /
Sometimes, parents don’t approve of the relationship.

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4 d
The keywords are end and conversation, which will MIND YOUR
take students to lines 68-72, where the phone PRONUNCIATION
conversation ends: … and he didn’t say anything 2
because he wasn’t going to be the person who 4
05 /ɒ/ sorry, spot, what, softly
ended the conversation or hung up, and then he /əʊ/ phone, Chicago, snow
heard the deadness in his ear and it was over. So
Colin waits for Katherine to hang up. Answer a is GRAMMAR IN USE  Page 58
incorrect because he didn’t hang up. Answer b is
incorrect because he didn’t say anything. (lines DEFINING AND NON-DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES
68-69) Answer c is also wrong because Colin does
not agree with Katherine at all. Sentences 2 and 4 contain a non-defining relative cause.
5 c A non-defining clause is preceded by and ends with a
The keywords are the last line, and students are comma. The non-defining clause adds extra information
expected to identify the final idea conveyed in this that is not essential to identify the preceding noun.
line: The sweat pouring down his face was
indistinguishable from his tears. He was finally - 1 1 who / that 6 when
finally - crying. (lines 74-76) Answer a is wrong 2 which 7 who / that
because Colin does not seem to be embarrassed. 3 whose 8 whose
Answer b is incorrect because Colin had been sad
4 where 9 where
before calling her. Answer d is incorrect as there’s
no evidence Colin expected anything different. 5 who / that 10 which

Page 57 2 POSSIBLE ANSWERS


1 total strangers meet
5 POSSIBLE ANSWERS 2 he likes the most and wants to marry
1 Hassan objects to Colin’s phone call because he 3 they hate
has seen this happen many times before.
2 Colin is very upset about it as he still loves her. 3 1 d – that / when
Katherine, in contrast, thinks they’ve made a good 2 e – , who
decision about breaking up. 3 b – , who
3 Katherine calls Colin back because she feels bad 4 f – that / which
for him / she wants to make it clear that it’s over 5 a – that / which
between them / she wants to tell him it’s over. 6 g – , whose
WORDS FROM THE TEXT 7 c – where / that

6 1 spot (line 11) 4 mumbled (line 67) 4 Sentences 1, 4, 5 and 7.


2 point out (line 43) 5 hung up (line 70)
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3 attached (line 51)

7 1 turn off 4 running 6 breakfast GRAMMAR IN LISTENING


2 crying 5 late 7 rain 2
06 5 1 he fell in love with
3 nervous 2 I am waiting for
3 we are listening to
8 1 head over heels 4 over the moon
4 they were spreading rumours about
2 get it over with 5 gone … mad over
5 they had decided to stay in
3 in over my head 6 bent over backwards
See Listening Script on page T185.
D
STRETCH YOUR MIN
Critical Thinking 6 1 The girl (who / that) I sent a message to is ignoring
me. / The girl to whom I sent a message is
Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers. ignoring me.
2 The man (who / that) they’d been fighting over
MIND YOUR wasn’t interested in either of them. / The man over
LANGUAGE whom they had been fighting wasn’t interested in
either of them.
recorded (line 19) means grabó not recordó,
1 3 I recommend this app, which I met my girlfriend
which means remembered in English through. / I recommend this app through which I
2 1 remember 2 remind 3 remind met my girlfriend.
4 We couldn’t find the restaurant where we had
booked a table. / We couldn’t find the restaurant at
which we had booked a table.

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GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT 2
10 6 1 ancient Greece 9 Israel
2
07 7 1 which / that 5 whose 8 who / that 2 600 10 king
2 when 6 when 9 which 3 fans 11 the Song of Songs
3 where 7 which 10 where 4 inspired 12 Europe
4 whom 5 China 13 12-13th
6 500 14 entertaining
7 very strict 15 already married
8 1 I’ve found a new friend whose interests are 8 collected
similar to mine.
2 On Valentine’s Day, which is celebrated in See Listening Script on page T186.
February, people give each other flowers.
3 The boy that I wanted to talk to went home early. MIND YOUR
4 Please don’t hold a grudge against Liam, who PRONUNCIATION
was trying to do his best.
5 This is the friend with whom I love to travel. / 2
1 coincidence
11 4 knowing
This is the friend (who / that) I love to travel
2 emotion 5 experience
with.
3 cheer 6 ancient
6 The dress which she wore to the wedding was
beautiful.
7 David Jones, (who is) my ex-boyfriend, went to
SPEAKING  Page 61
live in France. 2
12 1 They agree on the fact that money is not an
9 1 In 1993, a Croatian man named Stjepan Vokic important factor when choosing a friend. They
disagree over the importance of a friend sharing a
adopted a female stork whose wing had been
similar personality.
badly injured.
2 He named her Malena, which means little in They decide that the most important quality in a
Croatian. friend is one who accepts you the way you are.
3 He grew very fond of Malena, for whom he built See Listening Script on page T187.
a nest on his roof every spring.
4 In 2003, Vokic noticed a male stork which / that
had come to spend the summer with Malena.
2 1 a, f
2 d, i
5 The male, named Klepetan, flew south in the
3 b, c, e, g, h, j, k, l
winter, when the weather turned cold.
6 Every spring for 17 years, Klepetan returned to 3 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
the roof where Malena was waiting for him.
7 Klepetan, to whom a tracker had been attached, IMPORTANT
spent the winters in South Africa, 13,000 In my opinion, it is important to have similar
kilometres away. interests so that you can do things together.
8 The love story continued until 2019, when It is important to be a good listener too because
Klepetan died. friends must care about what their friends are
going through. Being empathetic is also an
important quality of friendship (to understand your
VOCABULARY  Page 60 friends).
2
08 1 1 up 2 up 3 down 4 up 5 down It is important also to have friends who have a
good sense of humour because you will have a
2 1 c 2 e 3 b 4 a 5 d better time together.
UNIMPORTANT
3 1 how she’s feeling 4 visit
For me, appearance is not an important quality in a
2 broke up 5 demands friend. You like them because you like their
3 forgot our date 6 liked personality and because they care about you, not
because of their clothes.
LISTENING As I see it, being popular at school is not an
important quality of friendship. I get along with my
4 Accept all logical and grammatically correct friends because we have similar hobbies and
answers. interests.
2
09 5 1 1, 3, 4 and 5.

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WRITING  Page 62 3 POSSIBLE ANSWERS


1 Would you have more or fewer friends if you did
WORKING WITH A MODEL not have Internet?
2 What platform do you prefer to use when chatting
1 The issue is whether young adults should live alone or with friends online?
share a flat. Accept all logical and grammatically 3 How important is it to you that your friends reply
correct answers for the second part of the question. to messages – include you in groups / tag you in
POSSIBLE ANSWERS memes / like your updates or posts?
I agree with the writer because if you share a flat, you 4 How many Instagram followers / likes or days in a
can also share the cost of rent with your flatmate. Snapchat streak would make you feel happy /
I also agree with the writer because if you live on your good about yourself?
own, you may feel lonely.
I don’t agree with the writer because I’d prefer to live LIFE SKILLS PROJECT  Page 65
alone to have more privacy and avoid rows with
flatmates because I have a very strong character. Mind Games
2 1 Body 4 Sentence does not belong.
1 head over heels in love
2 misunderstanding between friends
2 Body 5 Opening
3 Closing
MIND YOUR VOCABULARY  Page 66
MIND YOUR 1 1 commitment 3 breathless 5 envy
LANGUAGE 2 attached 4 forgive 6 rush
 ay mean (paragraph 1), can be very high, will share,
m 2 1 envy 3 rush 5 forgiveness
can often afford (paragraph 2), you’ll feel, can look 2 commit 4 attached 6 breath
after, might even meet (paragraph 3)
Accept all logical answers.
Page 63
3 1 over and over 5 in over her head
3 1 The main benefits of having a flatmate are also 2 over the moon 6 bent over backwards
social. 3 over the hill 7 over the top
2 You can look out for each other if one of you is ill 4 over and above
or needs cheering up.
4 1 out 4 between
4 1 need 4 visit 2 up 5 down
2 is 5 is 3 by
3 finds 6 uses
5 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
PREPARE FOR THE TASK 1 I would go out for dinner with him / her to a nice
place.
5 Sandy B: parents (more relaxed when away from 2 They need to discuss what they think is not going
home; great family memories) well between them and work it out.
 JoJo: parents (staying in nicer hotel) 3 Probably for turning up late for a date.
 Dezzy: friends (more fun, especially at night) 4 When there is something important that I need to
 RubyM: friends (learn to be independent) tell him / her.
 Harlan: parents (won’t go just to beaches and pubs) 5 probably at 25
PaulR: friends (stay out late and sleep all morning)
PUTTING IT TOGETHER 1 2 3 4 5 6
LIFE SKILLS  Page 64
6 1 opposite 5 astounded
1 The role of technology in friendships today. 2 envious 6 forgiving
3 commitment 7 anxiety
POSSIBLE ANSWER
4 attachment 8 allowance
I think that it would be different because the most
popular platforms for communicating with friends in
my country are WhatsApp, Instagram and Twitter.
Plus, people my age do not use Facebook or
Messenger much.

2 1 C 2 2 A2 3 C1 4 B 5 D

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COMPETENCES ASSESSMENT UNIT 5


UNITS 3-4 Page 69

WRITTEN COMPREHENSION   Page 67 STRETCH YOUR MIN


D

2 1 d 2 c 3 b
Critical Thinking

POSSIBLE ANSWER
3 1 To show that Megan Rapinoe is a famous  he is playing with the two meanings of the word
S
footballer.
present (gift and today).
2 her outspokenness, her hair colour and style, her
joy in the game POSSIBLE ANSWER
3 She plans to compete in the postponed 2020 This quote means that it is impossible to change
Olympics and the 2023 World Cup. the past and it is difficult to influence the future.
So, we have to make the most of the present
1 moment, which is a gift that we have to enjoy.
ORAL COMPREHENSION   Page 68
34
I agree with this quote because I think that we
4 1 a 2 a 3 c have to live in the present. That means not
worrying about what happened in the past and not
5 1 True fearing what will happen in the future. It means
2 False enjoying what’s happening now and living for
today.
3 True
4 False
VOCABULARY  Page 70
See Listening Script on page T188.
1 Accept all logical and grammatically correct
answers.
ORAL PRODUCTION
6 Accept all logical and grammatically correct MIND YOUR
answers. LANGUAGE
1 Com més ràpid caminem, abans hi arribarem.
WRITTEN PRODUCTION
2 Com menys gastes, més estalvies.
7 Accept all logical and grammatically correct D
answers. STRETCH YOUR MIN
Critical Thinking

POSSIBLE ANSWERS
Most people my age are rather unpunctual because
they don’t really care about arriving late or not.
They feel that people have to wait for them. I agree
that older people are more punctual because the
older you get, the more responsible you become.

2 1 on time 4 put off


2 at a time 5 in a hurry
3 keep to a schedule 6 at short notice

3 1 ages 4 brief 6 timing


2 stage 5 due 7 prompt
3 sharp

4 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
1 Between 7.30 and 8.30 in the morning.
2 a snowstorm
3 tomorrow
4 Read, listen to music and watch TV.
5 When I start watching YouTube.

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LISTENING  Page 71 3 d
The keywords are planning fallacy and students have
5 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers. to find when it happens. In lines 37-39, we read: We
(are) … always thinking that the coming task will take
2
14 6 1 Rihanna (Speaker 2) less time than similar tasks in the past. Alice does not
2 not mentioned say that this is caused by planning too many tasks
3 Fidel Ramos (Speaker 4) (answer a), or that it is caused by doing new tasks
4 Bill de Blasio (Speaker 5) (answer b). Despite featuring the distractor past,
5 not mentioned answer c is incorrect because Alice says exactly the
6 Vladimir Putin (Speaker 3) opposite (lines 37-39): the planning fallacy happens
when past experiences are used to plan mistakenly.
7 not mentioned
8 Kanye West (Speaker 1) 3 1 True
The keywords are everyday actions and time log.
2
14 7 1 happy Write down how long it actually takes for you to
2 partying and shopping complete tasks, even trivial ones like taking a
3 one hour shower or walking to school. (lines 50-53)
4 Queen Elizabeth 2 False
5 (National Punctuality) Week The keywords are learn, sense and correct time.
6 golf tournament Check the clock. Rather than trying to time your
7 a parade tasks on your own, keep a watch or clock in an
easily visible place … . (lines 61-63)
See Listening Script on page T189. 3 False
The keywords are inefficient and arrive before.
Try being early! It might seem like a waste of time,
READING  Page 72 but feeling calm can be surprisingly pleasant.
1 POSSIBLE ANSWER (lines 65-66)
4 True
I’ve asked for advice on issues I have with my
The keywords are breaking the habit and long.
parents, as well as problems I have at school.
It will take time to build up and strengthen these
Also ask students what advantages and new pathways in your brain, ... . (lines 67-69)
disadvantages there are in getting advice online.
POSSIBLE ANSWER 4 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
The main advantage is that you can ask for advice 1 never to make plans with him again
on issues that you would be embarrassed to ask 2 the neural pathways in our brain become very
your peers or parents about. The main disadvantage strong
is that the person giving advice doesn’t really know 3 to be late
you. 4 the adrenaline rush from leaving things till the last
minute
2
15 2 1 a 5 create new neural pathways / overcome bad habits
The keywords are Ben writes, which will lead
students to the beginning of the advice column, Page 73
where Ben states: … he was right – I shouldn’t have
been so late. (lines 3-4) Answer b is incorrect D
because he admits that he has told himself a STRETCH YOUR MIN
Critical Thinking
hundred of times to check the time, but it never
helps. (lines 4-5) Answer c is wrong because Ben Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.
does understand his friend’s anger. There’s no
evidence that Ben promised his friends he would WORDS FROM THE TEXT
never be late again (answer d).
2 b 5 1 fed up (line 5) 4 just right (line 30)
The keywords are chronic lateness, more 2 willpower (line 11) 5 despair (line 67)
serious and bad habits, and students have to 3 cram (line 21)
find the reason why chronic lateness is
considered more serious than other bad habits. 6 Accept all logical and grammatically correct
In lines 8-9, students will find the answer: … it can answers.
drive other people mad because it affects them
directly. Despite featuring the distractors common, EXPRESSIONS ABOUT TIME
overcome and wired into the brain, answers a, c and
d are incorrect. a time on your hands b time and time again

7 1 in no hurry 4 might
2 enjoyed 5 very quickly
3 now 6 at the last possible
moment

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MIND YOUR 6 1 had better finish 4 should wait


LANGUAGE 2 had better not make 5 had better hurry
3 should try
a lengthen b soften c weaken
GRAMMAR IN LISTENING
MIND YOUR
PRONUNCIATION 2
19 7 1 b 2 a 3 a 4 a 5 b
8 1 I should have taken the time into account.
2

17 3 /ʌ/ pure /a:/ crack
2 May I borrow your watch?
GRAMMAR IN USE  Page 74 3 You had better not be late.
4 She might have forgotten your birthday.
5 Her excuse can’t be true.
MODALS AND MODAL PERFECTS
6 You needn’t have waited for me.
Sentences 1 and 2 contain modals.
7 He doesn’t have to / need to come to the meeting.
Sentences 3, 4 and 5 contain modal perfects.
8 You must have been upset when she kept you
Sentences 3, 4, 5 and 6 refer to the past.
waiting.
Sentence 6 contains the semi-modal be able to, which
can be conjugated.
GRAMMAR IN SPEAKING
1 1 don’t have to, might 9 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
2 might not, ought to / should
1 She must have lost her ticket.
3 had to, must
2 She shouldn’t have arrived at the last minute.
4 can’t, shouldn’t
3 She should have arrived much earlier.
5 will have to, will be able to
4 She must feel disappointed.
6 Shall, ought to / should
5 She might buy another ticket.
2 1 should have / ought to have 6 She’d better check what time the next train leaves.
2 can’t have / couldn’t have / might not have
3 shouldn’t have VOCABULARY  Page 76
4 must have
5 needn’t have
2
20 1 1 off 3 by 5 about
2 pull 4 get
6 would have
7 might have / must have / may have See Listening Script on page T191.

3 1 were able to tell 2 1 b 2 a 3 e 4 d 5 c


2 had to know, might not have invented
3 can’t / couldn’t have been 3 1 (call off), 2 (pull off) and 5 (bring about)
4 was able to develop The object is between the verb and the particle
5 must have looked because it is a pronoun.
6 could ring
7 wouldn’t have been
4 1 upset (stood him up is transitive)
2 late (wait up is intransitive)
Page 75 3 low (gets by is intransitive)
4 love to (count me in is transitive)
GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT 5 get up (goes off is intransitive)
2
18 4 1 are able to do 5 have to find
2 can do 6 aren’t able to reunite LISTENING


3 must have been
4 couldn’t have known
7
8
shouldn’t have gone
ought to have done
5 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.
2
21 6 1 change 3 cannot
5 POSSIBLE ANSWERS 2 cause, result 4 impossible
1 He might have regretted his decision.
2 He could have become a famous scientist.
2
22 7 1 a 2 b 3 b 4 c
3 He would have completed his doctorate sooner. See Listening Script on page T192.

D
STRETCH YOUR MIN MIND YOUR
Critical Thinking PRONUNCIATION
2
POSSIBLE ANSWER 2
24 /ɜː/ Earth, further, were
They probably believed that our planet would be /ɪə/ nearly, years
destroyed because of war or pollution.

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TECHNO TASK Page 79

1 1895 4 1 Apparently 4 Obviously,


2 They are human-like creatures that live in 2 although 5 Consequently
the distant future. The Eloi are the ruling 3 Fortunately,
classes whereas the Morlocks are labourers
that live underground. PREPARE FOR THE TASK
3 An imaginary state or society in which there
is great suffering or injustice. 5 1 We assume that leisure time should be more
enjoyable than work. Apparently, people are
usually happiest doing productive work.
SPEAKING  Page 77 2 We tend to waste our time thinking about the
past or the future. Instead, we should focus on
2
25 1 Ideas 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7. enjoying the present.
See Listening Script on page T193.
LIFE SKILLS  Page 80
2 SHOW SIMILARITIES: 1 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
The pictures are alike because …
1 Who invented the first clock?
Another thing that’s similar is …
2 What did the early clocks look like?
SHOW DIFFERENCES: 3 What changes were made over time?
Another difference is that … , whereas … 4 Were the first clocks accurate?
The situations are completely different.
EXPRESS AGREEMENT / DISAGREEMENT: 2 1 Christian monks
That’s true, but … 2 They were small and had a circular or oval shape.
I think so, too. 3 Peter Henlein
ARE USED TO SPECULATE: 4 The nobility bought Nuremberg eggs because
they were very fashionable.
It looks like …
5 They were the most accurate clocks available.
The woman must feel …
They’re probably …
… seems to be …
LIFE SKILLS PROJECT  Page 81


I’d imagine …
I suppose …
Mind Games
The square is called a magic square because it is
3 Accept all logical and grammatically correct made up only of the numbers 1-16 and the numbers
answers. in each row and column always add up to 34.

4 Accept all logical and grammatically correct MIND YOUR VOCABULARY  Page 82
answers
1 1 despair 3 prompt 5 juggler
WRITING  Page 78 2 delay 4 arrival 6 punctual

2 1 arrival 3 juggler 5 prompt


WORKING WITH A MODEL 2 despair 4 delay 6 Punctuality
1 Accept all logical and grammatically correct
answers. EXPRESSIONS ABOUT TIME

2 1 a, b, d, e and f 3 1 quite some time 5 from time to time


2 Answers will vary. 2 in the nick of time 6 the time of my life
3 time is up 7 ahead of his time
3 1 Three sentences are used to summarise 4 take our time 8 a matter of time
paragraphs 1 and 2.
The details that are left out are: how towns set
their clocks, why time zones are a more efficient PHRASAL VERBS
means of time-keeping and what fact Fleming’s
system is based on.
4 1 fill in 4 calm … down
2 turned out 5 stood … up
2 Yes
3 wears off
MIND YOUR 5 1 out 2 over 3 by 4 off 5 by
LANGUAGE
 here are four examples in the model for
T PUTTING IT TOGETHER 1 2 3 4 5 6

exceptions: cities divided into two time zones,


China, Märket and Spain.
6 1 been prone 4 dragged on
2 hold a grudge 5 par for the course
There are two examples in the summary: China and
Spain. 3 take our schedules into 6 in no time flat
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UNIT 6 LISTENING
Page 83
5 POSSIBLE ANSWER
POSSIBLE ANSWER App developer, social media manager, data scientist,

When you love the job that you are doing, it’s not cloud architect, influencer, YouTuber
really work, but something rewarding that you enjoy. POSSIBLE ANSWER
D food engineer, commercial drone operator, digital
STRETCH YOUR MIN currency advisor, self-driving car mechanic
Critical Thinking
2
26 6 1 Because someone has to decide how a digital
POSSIBLE ANSWER assistant is going to sound.
The idea behind this quote is totally different to the 3 It should be friendly, but not talk too much.
idea of dividing life into work and leisure; if you like 5 master’s degree in psychology
your job, you don’t really see your job as “work” or as 6 People with skills such as linguistics and
an obligation. I agree with this quote. technology as well as creative people who can
POSSIBLE ANSWER think outside the box.
If you agree with the idea in this quote, you won’t
choose a career based on its earning potential.
2
27 7 1 True
Instead, you’ll choose a career that really interests 2 False. She admits it is much easier to organise
you and which you believe you will enjoy. other people’s photos.
3 False. Maya only has a professional photo
VOCABULARY  Page 84 organising certificate.
4 False. She is a naturally organised person.
1 1 IT help desk technician (B) 5 True
2 IT help desk technician, physiotherapist (B, C)
3 Accept all logical and grammatically correct
2
28 8 1 the environment 4 on animals
answers. 2 flowers, oils 5 very rewarding
4 Accept all logical and grammatically correct 3 children 6 environmental science
answers.
See Listening Script on page T194.
MIND YOUR
LANGUAGE
SPEAKING  
2 1 sales assistant 9 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.
2 Computer programming
3 Cleaning tables
4 shop owner
READING  Page 86
5 Hotel receptionists 2
29 2 a
6 teacher
7 mechanic 3 1 c
The keywords are Alice, readers, expect and
Page 85 chatbox, which will lead students to text A, where
counsellor Alice Addison explains that … if you think
3 1 position 4 on the job 6 an internship
the chatbox cares only about the content of your
2 staff 5 booming 7 overtime answers, think again. (lines 19-21) The other options
3 range are incorrect because Alison thinks that readers
would not expect a chatbox to focus on either body
4 POSSIBLE ANSWERS language, tone of voice or grammar.
1 I disagree. STEM degrees (such as physics and
2 d
maths) are more likely to lead you to a job.
The keywords are VR recruitment and useful to
2 I disagree. I think you need an undergraduate companies, which will take students to text B, where
degree to have access to a good job today. we read that: it definitely lessens the probability of
3 I disagree. Companies always require experience. new recruits quitting once they see what the job
4 I agree. You will be more motivated if you know actually entails. (lines 39-42) There is no evidence in
that there is room for advancement in your the text for either answer a or b. Answer c is wrong
company. because negative aspects of the job are also shown.
5 I disagree. Some workers are burnt out and do not 3 b
find their jobs rewarding at all. The keywords are online games and see, which will
6 I agree. You have to think outside the box if you lead students to text C, where counsellor Emily Carter
want to be creative. points out that From the way you play, they can
analyse your decision-making ability and willingness
to take calculated risks … . (lines 53-56) There is no
evidence in the text for either answer a or c. Answer
d is incorrect because online games are not used to
check if candidates will succeed in interviews.

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4 a Page 87
The keywords are both events, Ryan Pierce and
candidates, which will take students to text D, where D
they have to find something in common. In the first STRETCH YOUR MIN
event, candidates compete in a building challenge Critical Thinking
against other candidates … . (lines 65-66) In the
second event, … they lock a group of candidates, … POSSIBLE ANSWER
in an escape room …. (lines 68-69) So answer a is Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.
correct, as in both events candidates have to interact
with other candidates.
WORDS FROM THE TEXT
4 1 B - Taylor Burke 5 1 lessens (line 39) 4 assumption (line 47)
The keywords are good way and attract candidates,
which will lead students to text B, where Taylor Burke 2 entails (line 42) 5 remarkable (line 67)
points out that … there was a crowd at their booth 3 dull (line 43)
because everyone wanted to try it. (lines 30-32)
2 C – Emily Carter
6 1 give information, sell things
The keywords are put, people and disadvantage, 2 an activity, a conversation
which will lead students to text C, where Emily 3 a team, a firm
Carter explains that If you have very little experience 4 an incident, a performance
at gaming, you might feel a bit intimidated … . 5 computers, technology
(lines 45-46) 6 candidates for a job, applicants at a school
3 A – Alice Addison
The keywords are widely used, which will take
COMPOUND ADJECTIVES
students to text A, where Alice Addison mentions
that The market for Chatbot interview platforms is … (entry-level) candidates
now widespread … . (lines 13-14) (widespread) the market for Chatbot interview
4 D – Ryan Pierce platforms
The keywords are not use digital methods, which
(decision-making) ability
will lead students to text D, where Ryan Pierce
explains that Some companies will assess you by
seeing how you perform doing tasks in the physical 7 1 full-time 5 in-depth
world. (lines 61-62)
2 hardworking 6 straightforward
5 D – Ryan Pierce
3 first-rate 7 well-to-do
The keywords are candidates work with others,
4 trustworthy
which will lead students to text D, where we read: …
they lock a group of candidates, together with
employees, in an escape room, giving them one hour MIND YOUR
to try and get out. (lines 68-70) LANGUAGE
6 B – Taylor Burke
The keywords are proven successful, which will take 1 assess (line 4) means evaluar, valorar not
students to text B, where Taylor Burke says that … asesorar, which means advise in English
the British Army reported that its recruitment large (line 10) means grande not largo, which
applications had risen by 66%. (lines 33-34) means long in English
7 C – Emily Carter 2 a a new school c getting up early
The keywords are suitable and younger generation,
which will lead students to text C, where Emily Carter GRAMMAR IN USE  Page 88
points out that … most of today’s candidates are
digital natives who will be eager to give it a go. REPORTED SPEECH
(lines 47-49)
8 A – Alice Addison 1 A statement (We move the verb back in time when
the reporting verb is in the past.)
The keywords are more efficient than traditional
methods, which will take students to text A, where 2 A question (We move the verb back in time when
Alice Addison explains that Chatbot interviews, … the reporting verb is in the past and it no longer
a feat which would be impossible using human has question order.)
interviewers. (lines 9-13) 3 A request (We use the infinitive of the action
9 B – Taylor Burke requested.)
The keywords are candidates, realistic idea and job 4 An order (We use the infinitive of the action
involves, which will lead students to text B, where ordered.)
Taylor Burke mentions that Companies … are using 5 A suggestion (we use the gerund or that +
VR to give potential candidates a realistic idea of what subject + base form of the verb)
it’s like to work with them. (lines 25-27) Verbs move back in time; personal pronouns change;
10 C – Emily Carter demonstratives and possessives change; expressions
The keywords are candidate’s determination, which of time and place changes.
will take students to text C, where Emily Carter points
out that … they can analyse … whether or not you
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1 1 Jeff complained that no one wanted to hire him. Page 89


2 Sam suggested looking at some of the available
positions. / Sam suggested that they look at 4 The reporter asked Suzy and Ian what they thought
some of the available positions. of working at home.
3 Emma ordered the agency to find the best Suzy complained that she had been much happier
candidate for that position. working in an office. She told the reporter that if she
4 Sam claimed that they had helped hundreds of could find an office job, she would definitely take it.
satisfied clients. She also explained that she needed to interact with
others in order to be creative.
5 Jeff wondered / wanted to know whether he
would be able to learn on the job. Ian explained that he’d been working at home since
he had broken his leg the previous April /
6 Sam advised Jeff to do an internship before
the April before. He pointed out that it saved him
applying.
two hours a day on the bus. He added that it had
7 Emma refused to consider anyone without an
also saved him money because he wasn’t buying
undergraduate degree.
lunch at a restaurant every day.
8 Jeff wondered / wanted to know what part-time
jobs they had at that moment / then.
GRAMMAR IN LISTENING
2 POSSIBLE ANSWERS 2
31 5 1 Melanie agreed that she would apply to medical
1 They wanted to know if / whether I had had any
school / to apply to medical school. Then, tell
experience in that field.
them to write what they had said in reported
2 They asked if / whether I had good interpersonal speech.
skills.
2 Lauren wondered what an internship was.
3 They asked me to explain why I had left my last
3 Helen advised Kevin to come to the careers
job.
fair.
4 They wondered if / whether I was good at 4 Thomas recommended thinking / that we / they
troubleshooting. think about a career in fashion design.
5 They asked me to give an example of a time 5 Jack admitted that he didn’t know / not
I had solved a problem. knowing what he wanted to study.
6 They asked me why I thought they should hire 6 Nigel promised that he would help Stacey /
me. to help Stacey fill out the application form.
7 They wanted to know if / whether I would be able
to start work the following week / the week after. See Listening Script on page T195.

3 POSSIBLE ANSWERS GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT


1 22% of teenagers said that they would complete
an apprenticeship. / 78% of teenagers said that 6 1 were using
2
32 6 had registered
they wouldn’t complete an apprenticeship.
2 could monitor 7 could track
2 53% of teenagers said that they were planning to
3 enabled 8 would help
get a university degree. / 47% of teenagers said
that they weren’t planning to get a university 4 had already improved 9 would use
degree. 5 entailed 10 were wasting
3 71% of teenagers admitted that a rewarding job
was more important than a high-paying job. / D
29% of teenagers said that a high-paying job was STRETCH YOUR MIN
more important than a rewarding job. Critical Thinking
4 57% of teenagers answered that they knew what
type of career they wanted. / 43% of teenagers Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.
replied that they didn’t know what type of career
they wanted. 7 1 Arlene told me to work faster.
5 46% of teenagers answered that their school had 2 Joe said that if he finished the report that day, he
helped them decide on a career. / 54% of would give it to Sam.
teenagers said that their school hadn’t helped 3 Charles denied that he had made that mistake. /
them decide on a career. Charles denied making that mistake.
6 52% of teenagers said that young people could 4 “Have you recruited any new employees?” the
find work in the career of their choice. / 48% of reporter asked.
teenagers answered that young people couldn’t 5 Kate suggested going / that we go to the job
find work in the career of their choice. centre the following day / the day after / the next
day.
6 “Please can you screen the new candidates
tomorrow?” my supervisor asked me.
7 My friend warned me not to interrupt her when
she was on the phone.
8 The expert predicted, “These jobs will be in high
demand next year.”

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VOCABULARY  Page 90 4 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.


2
33 1 1 to 2 in 3 for 4 for 5 with
WRITING  Page 92
2 1 in criminal law. (b)
2 to you taking a short holiday. (e) WORKING WITH A MODEL
3 on your promotion at work! (c)
4 for that course? (d) 1 No. The writer does not respond to the following
5 from doing an apprenticeship. (a) points:
• knowledge of current events
3 POSSIBLE ANSWERS • ability to work within strict deadlines
1 praised her for … determination • interviewing experience
2 glanced at … positions • good team player
3 students … benefit from
4 commented on … ability to multitask 2 1 Opening 4 Body
5 reminds … of myself 2 Closing 5 Body
3 Body
LISTENING
MIND YOUR
4 POSSIBLE ANSWERS LANGUAGE
The main advantage is that it is not boring at all as
you’re always interacting with many people.  ave always been (body), have completed (body), has
h
The main disadvantage is that you must always be given (body), have been praised (body)
patient so as to deal with people’s
Page 93
2
34 5 1 b 2 c 3 a 4 b 5 c 6 a
3 1 With regard to your advert …
See Listening Script on page T196. 2 I believe that I would be very suitable for the job.
3 I hope that you will consider hiring me for this
position.
MIND YOUR
PRONUNCIATION 4 I look forward to your reply.
5 Yours faithfully,
2
2 /dʒ/ teenage, engineer, jump
4 1 b
36
2 b 3 a 4 b 5 a 6 a
/j/ used, young, unusual

SPEAKING  Page 91 PREPARE FOR THE TASK

1 POSSIBLE ANSWERS 5 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.


• work well with children
• patient LIFE SKILLS  Page 94
• able to explain things clearly
• interpersonal skills
1 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
salary requirements, sports achievements, hobbies
• organised
• confident and outgoing 2 contact information, qualifications and certificates,
• responsible work experience, volunteer experience, photo,
languages, computer skills
2 1 I 3 I 5 I 7 A 9 I
2 A 4 I 6 A 8 A 10 I 3 1 He’s got A-levels in maths, computer science and
physics. He tutors maths and helps students
2
37 3 POSSIBLE ANSWERS prepare for exams.
Alfie is suitable for the job because he often helps 2 He has worked as an assistant youth worker at a
his brothers and his brother’s friends with their youth club and as a maths tutor.
homework and he can understand why kids might
3 It shows that he has contributed to his
have problems with the material.
community, that he has got good interpersonal
Alfie is not suitable for the job because he has never skills and that he has work experience.
tutored professionally and he is average in most
school subjects.
LIFE SKILLS PROJECT  Page 95
POSSIBLE ANSWER
I think he should be hired because he is a good
student who is used to dealing with children as he
Mind Games
often helps his younger brothers. 1 down 4 beautiful
2 light 5 draw
See Listening Script on page T197.
3 swim 6 humour

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MIND YOUR VOCABULARY  Page 96 COMPETENCES ASSESSMENT


1 1 advancement / advance 4 recruit UNITS 5-6
2 assume 5 remarkable
3 rewarding 6 congratulations WRITTEN COMPREHENSION   Page 97
2 1 remarked 3 assumed 5 recruits, 2 1 At school, late work would be accepted, but not
2 rewarding 4 congratulatory advanced in the real world.
Order: 3, 5, 4, 1, 2 2 Procrastination caused him to be too late for
submitting an internship application.
COMPOUND ADJECTIVES 3 active
4 Active procrastinators’ marks were as high as,
3 1 Illogical: I work from 9 to 12 at my part-time job. or sometimes even better than, those of other
2 Logical students.
3 Logical 5 She puts off things she likes doing. The other
4 Illogical: I felt the course was worthwhile two procrastinate on things they don’t want to
because I learnt a great deal. do.
5 Illogical: As a full-time assistant, she spends 6 She hadn’t packed in advance and it took longer
all day at the shop. than she had expected.
6 Logical
7 Illogical: Our team provided an in-depth analysis
3 1 Molly 4 Camilla
2 Daniel 5 Molly
with many details.
3 Camilla
8 Illogical: Many people are unable to find work
because of widespread unemployment. 2
38 ORAL COMPREHENSION   Page 98
VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS 4 1 organise
2 A4, A5
4 1 see to 5 boast about /
3 sections
2 discouraged … from boasting about
4 future log
3 reminds … of 6 charged … for
5 right-hand page
4 impose on
6 space
5 1 for her determination 5 a
2 on the next project
3 from my job See Listening Script on page T198.
4 for a high mark in maths this year
5 to my staying out late
6 with the demands of a full-time job
ORAL PRODUCTION
6 Accept all logical and grammatically correct
PUTTING IT TOGETHER 1 2 3 4 5 6 answers.

6 1 from 3 up 5 from 7 time WRITTEN PRODUCTION


2 in 4 on 6 take 8 high
7 Accept all logical and grammatically correct
answers.

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ENGLISH AROUND THE WORLD 3 1 So that they can be understood by everyone,
including children.
2 a So life was and time passed.
UNIT 1  Page 100 b It doesn’t tell us the amount of time that
passed.
IRIS DAVIES 3 She went to the top of the hill every morning and
2 1 When the crowds flow into Queen Street from the returned home every evening.


suburbs and the hills.
2 And I almost hear the voices of a throng
4 a fireworks display
I never knew That passed through this same
Queen Street, and under skies as blue.
3 And other generations in distant years to be Shall UNIT 4  Page 103
walk and crowd through Queen Street, in joy or
misery. LIVERPOOL TOURS
4 But banish all such brooding, for May is in the air
5 And however Life shall use them, they shall talk in 2 1 the Royal Albert Dock, The Beatles Statue and the
years to be Of when they were young in Queen historic waterfront
Street in the city by the sea. 2 Tour A
3 Tour A
3 1 He lost his job. 4 Tour B
2 Because he wrote about ordinary people and how
events affected them. 3 1 False. The Liver Birds are located on the top of
3 Accept all logical and grammatically correct the Royal Liver Building.
answers. 2 True
3 True
4 During the last 10 or 20 years 4 False. It was donated by the Cavern Club.

4 Everton and Liverpool


UNIT 2  Page 101
GRIFFITH PARK UNIT 5  Page 104
2 1 False. It is the largest, urban wilderness park BROADWAY
in the US.
2 True. Most of the park is inaccessible. 2 1 It does not fit in with the geometrical squares of
3 Not mentioned. the rest of the streets.
4 True. Griffith D. Griffith donated it to the City of 2 It was a path cut through the forest by the Native
Los Angeles in 1896. Americans.
5 True. With ten million visitors a year, it’s 3 The area between 42nd and 53rd Streets. It is
sometimes hard to find a parking spot. famous for its theatres.
4 The atmosphere is one of excitement and
3 1 b 2 c adventure. It is caused by the millions of lights
from theatres and billboard advertisements.
4 the boardwalk 5 Some of the shows have become part of English-
speaking culture and in 2018-2019, $1.8 billion
in Broadway theatre tickets were sold.
UNIT 3  Page 102 3 1 1624 - The year when Europeans first settled in
the New York area.
THE TALE OF AMAH ROCK
2 41 - Broadway has 41 large professional theatres
2 1 People go to Lion Rock Country Park to hike and seating 500 people or more.
enjoy the views of Victoria Harbour, Kowloon 3 500 - The minimum number of people that can
and Hong Kong Island. be seated in any of the large professional
2 The couple in the story got married after they fell theatres on Broadway.
in love. 4 1890s - In the 1890s, Broadway became one of
3 The wife climbed the hill in order to look for her the first streets in the USA to have electric lights.
husband. 5 $1.8 billion - the value of tickets that were sold
4 The wife wouldn’t accept that he was not coming for Broadway theatre shows in the 2018-2019
home / he was dead. season.
5 When they were hit by lightning, the wife and son
were changed into stone.
4 France gave it as a gift to the USA in 1876 on the
occasion of its 100 years of independence.

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UNIT 6  Page 105


SANDRA’S BLOG
2 1 1.6 million - the number of inhabitants / the
population of Auckland
2 192 - the height (in metres) of the bungee jump
3 85 - the speed in kilometres per hour of the
free-fall
4 600 - the number of years since the eruption
which formed Rangitoto Island

3 1 c 2 d 3 c
4 Because many people in Auckland own a boat and
sailing is very popular.

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GRAMMAR LAB
GETTING STARTED  Page 106

Page 107

1 1 Have … left
2 have … been sitting
3 have … commented
4 had fallen off
5 had run out of
6 have been looking forward to
7 didn’t own
8 has been staring

2 1 am having 8 light
2 did … begin 9 have prepared
3 had colonised 10 has been planning
4 brought 11 has already invited
5 were celebrating 12 bought
6 comes 13 do … do
7 present

1 1 was trying 7 doesn’t solve


2 got 8 owe
3 decided 9 don’t have
4 allow 10 was waiting
5 don’t want 11 told 1 1 I know you’ll do well.
6 am opening 12 am trying / tried 2 It’s going to fly away!
3 I’ll take her.
4 We’re going to spend some time together this
2 POSSIBLE ANSWERS weekend.
1 I sent him a message, but he didn’t answer. 5 The baby will wake up! / The baby is going to
2 I can’t wait for the weekend. We are going wake up!
skiing to Sierra Nevada. 6 I’m not going to invite her to the party.
3 Darren lost his sunglasses while he was hiking. 7 You won’t be disappointed.
4 Sorry, but I can’t join you. On Mondays I go
swimming. 2 1 will be watching 4 will have saved
5 My grandparents live near me, so I visit them 2 won’t have made 5 will be using
often. 3 Will … be staying 6 Will … have found
6 They have a maths exam, so now they are
studying. 3 1 We left after we had checked all the locks.
7 It was early morning. The birds were singing. 2 Jane is tired because she has been working too
8 Lauren looked upset, so I gave her some hard lately.
chocolate to cheer her up. 3 Oliver is meeting / is going to meet his friends
at the cinema tonight.
4 Kerry has been doing / has done ballet since
she was a child.
5 This ice cream tastes great.
6 Did you see any shows while you were staying
in London?

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4 1 When did you get your driving licence? GRAMMAR LAB 2  Page 109
2 Will you have bought the camping equipment
before Tuesday?
3 We have not gone / been hiking since
September.
4 I voted after I had decided on a candidate. /
After I had decided on a candidate, I voted.
5 They have been talking on the phone for an
hour.
6 While we were sleeping, Mia called. / Mia called
while we were sleeping.
7 How much does this tablet cost? / What does
this tablet cost?
8 Ethan will be working at 11 am. / At 11 am,
Ethan will be working / at work.

GRAMMAR LAB 1  Page 108


1 1 had, would be
2 will ride, provide
3 had fallen, would have died
4 will choke, slow down
5 wouldn’t hike, didn’t think
6 gets, begins

2 1 I wish I could find my helmet.


2 If only we had brought a map.
3 I wish they had fixed it already. / I wish they
would fix it soon.
4 If only I knew the way.
5 I wish you had warned me.
1 1 had been ruling
2 have been producing 3 1 wouldn’t happen 7 don’t have
3 had been cooking 2 took 8 get
4 had been spicing 3 had been 9 look
5 have been enjoying 4 would have remembered 10 move
6 have been visiting 5 had brought 11 will follow
7 have been taking 6 will die

2 1 We had been working at the fair all day. 4 POSSIBLE ANSWERS


2 I had been looking forward to it for months.
1 I gave you some good advice. I wish you had
3 We had overcome the language barrier. listened to me.
4 How long had you been waiting? 2 I’d be very concerned if my friend went hiking
5 Why had he been rude to his teacher? alone.
6 He had been longing for a chance to see her. 3 There are no buses to the farm. If only I had
known before.
3 1 hasn’t told 4 You’ll be safe if you follow the rules.
2 have never forgotten
5 He wouldn’t have collided with our car if he had
3 has Emily been looking been more careful.
4 have been talking 6 I’ve tripped over your bag again. I wish you
5 Have … ever noticed would put it away.
6 have been showing

4 1 They have been talking for two hours.


2 We did not begin the hunt until / before we had
spoken to the village leaders.
3 The Incas had been growing them for thousands
of years before the Spanish discovered them.
4 They haven’t contacted me since 2018.
5 For how long / How long have you been
researching your family’s roots?
6 They were tired because they had been
rehearsing for hours.
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GRAMMAR LAB 3  Page 110 5 1 The game should have been cancelled because
of the rain.
2 Will the match be shown on all the major
channels?
3 They got everyone in the team checked by a
sports doctor.
4 Physical activity is considered to be important
for children.
5 Do they arrange a new timetable every season?
6 We have been defeated (by the other team)
again.

GRAMMAR LAB 4  Page 111

1 1 left 4 had been sold /


2 changes / were being sold
will change 5 are being installed
3 haven’t been chosen 6 were held

2 1 She was offered a higher salary by the other


team. / A higher salary was offered to her by
the other team.
2 It is said (by critics) that parkour is an extremely 1 1 where 5 whose 8 who
dangerous sport. / Parkour is said (by critics) to 2 whom 6 whom 9 who / that
be an extremely dangerous sport. 3 which 7 when 10 which / that
3 It is thought that yoga is one of the healthiest 4 which / that
forms of exercise. / Yoga is thought to be one
of the healthiest forms of exercise.
4 The tourists were shown the new Olympic
2 7 (when / that), 9 (who / that) and 10 (which / that)
stadium. / The new Olympic stadium was shown
to the tourists.
3 1 It’s rare to find a singer whose voice is as
beautiful as Adele’s.
5 All members of the team were sent text
messages (by the coach). / Text messages were 2 Adele, who often writes about her own life, is
sent to all members of the team (by the coach). known as the queen of break-up songs. / Adele,
who is known as the queen of break-up songs,
3 1 I am having / getting it cut tomorrow. / I’m often writes about her own life.
going to have / get it cut tomorrow. 3 Her first album, which was inspired by a break-
2 He should have / get it checked. up, is full of sad songs. / Her first album, which
3 We are not having / getting them delivered. is full of sad songs, was inspired by a break-up.
4 I have just had / got it repaired. 4 She had just ended a relationship with a
boyfriend whose name has never been revealed.
5 I have / get it cleaned once a week.
5 She wrote her hit Someone Like You when she
4 1 decided 5 inspired found out that her boyfriend, who / whom she
2 didn’t understand 6 was driving still loved, had married someone else.
3 was being told / 7 should be adopted 6 She now lives in Los Angeles, where she was
recently seen with rap singer Skepta.
had been told 8 had been tried out
7 Her sad songs are great, but let’s hope she finds
4 had / got … 9 have been used
a happy relationship which / that will last.
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4 1 Being romantic is a subject about which I know 3 1 may not come 4 ought to have gone
very little. 2 didn’t have to get up 5 could cancel
2 The people with whom I stayed were very kind. 3 must have been 6 couldn’t have seen
3 The song to which we are listening was written by
Adele. 4 1 couldn’t drive 4 have to / will have to
4 The envelope into which he put the letter had her take
address on it. 2 had to go 5 shouldn’t have missed
5 Thomas, with whom I’m going camping, is one of 3 could have taken 6 would have been
my oldest friends.
5 1 Kathy wasn’t able to juggle so many things at
1 Being romantic is a subject which / that I know a time.
very little about. 2 Those rumours can’t be true.
2 The people who / that I stayed with were very 3 You’d better not put off the job interview.
kind. 4 They might not have invited Robert. /
3 The song which / that we are listening to was Robert might not have been invited.
written by Adele. 5 You needn’t have rushed.
4 The envelope which / that he put the letter into 6 You ought to stick to your plan.
had her address on it.
5 Thomas, who I’m going camping with, is one of
my oldest friends.
GRAMMAR LAB 6  Page 113
5 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
1  She knew she could never love someone who
didn’t have a sense of humour.
2 Her parents are the people with whom we went
on holiday.
3 He gets along well with Matthew, whose interests
are similar.
4 He first met his best friend in 2018, when they
were in secondary school.
5 She loved her old school, where she had many
friends.
6 This is the house in which my grandfather used
to live.

GRAMMAR LAB 5  Page 112

1 1 The shop owner complained that he hadn’t


found a trustworthy employee.
2 My colleague wanted to know if / whether the
project was due the following week / the
week after.
3 My counsellor recommended doing / that
I do something with my artistic talent.
4 The staff member denied coming in / denied
1 POSSIBLE ANSWERS that he / she had come in late that morning.
1 need to / have to / must, should / ought to 5 The employer promised that he wouldn’t /
2 Would / Could, might / may promised not to make me work overtime
3 mustn’t / shouldn’t, don’t have to / needn’t / there.
don’t need to

2 1 should have / would have left


2 couldn’t have travelled
3 shouldn’t have / needn’t have worried
4 must have gone by
5 may / might / could have gone
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2 1 The survey asked employers how a candidate’s


tattoos affected their chances of being hired
in their company.
2 According to the result, 14% of employers said
that they would be less likely to hire
someone with tattoos, 28% reported that it
depended on the location and type of tattoos
and 35% remarked that they didn’t mind
tattoos, but their customers may / might not
like them.
3 23% declared that tattoos would not affect
their decision.
4 The site did not advise people not to get a
tattoo.
5 They pointed out that attitudes had changed
in the past few years and tattoos were
becoming more acceptable.
6 They reminded people that tattoos could still
affect their future.

3 1 The surgeon asked if the medical students had


witnessed an operation the day before / the
previous day.
2 “I’ve been trying to write my CV for hours,”
Mason said.
3 Claire ordered us not to wear shorts to the
office the following day / the next day.
4 My supervisor wanted to know what I had been
doing the previous night.
5 “Do you prefer to be self-employed?” the
counsellor asked me.
6 The shop assistant promised that they wouldn’t
charge me / us for delivery.

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PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE
3
21 5 1 cup 3 hang
2
batter 4 some

UNIT 1  Page 114


PHONETIC ALPHABET UNIT 4  
3
08 2 1 /dʒ/ 5
/ɑː/ VOWEL SOUNDS: /ɒ/ /əʊ/
2 /uː/ 6 /ʃ/
3 /tʃ/ 7 /eɪ/
3
23 2 1 /ɒ/ income
4 /aɪ/ 8 /əʊ/ /əʊ/ purpose
2

3
09 3 1 manor / manner 4
overwhelming PHONETIC PRACTICE
2 subtle 5 show off
3 resentful 6
values
3
24 3 1 swallow 4
couple
2 tears 5
cheer up
3 over 6 fate
VOWEL SOUNDS: /ɜː/ /e/
3
11 5 1 wear 2 paid
3
12 6 1 appropriate
4 attempt UNIT 5  
2
manners 5 culture
VOWEL SOUNDS: /ʌ/ /ɑː/
3
25 1 1 /ʌ/ brother
UNIT 2   /ɑː/ apart
2

VOWEL SOUNDS: /æ/ /ɑː/


3
26 2 /ʌ/ /ɑː/
3
13 1 1 /ɑː/ 2 /æ/
rush pathways
mother party
3
14 2 /æ/ /ɑː/ worry last
judge
crash lifeguard
overcome
attack park
grab charge
VOWEL SOUNDS /ɜː/ /ɪə/
CONSONANT SOUNDS: /t/ /d/ 3
27 3 1 /ɜː/ early
/ɪə/ near
2
3
15 3 1 important
2
quality 3
28 4 1 fear
3 pearl
4
blocked 2
her 4 gear
3
16 4 1 fond
3 protected
4 debris UNIT 6  Page 116
CONSONANT CLUSTERS
UNIT 3  Page 115 3
29 1 1 track 4
skill
2 break 5
catch
CONSONANT SOUNDS: /k/ /ɡ/ 3 crowd 6
spill
4 thinks 8
clock
3
18 2 1 championship
2
ring THE SOUNDS: /dʒ/ /j/
3
19 3 1 could 3 rag 3
31 3 1 /dʒ/ degree
2
gain 4 pick 2 /j/ trustworthy

VOWEL SOUNDS: /æ/ /ʌ/


3
20 4 /æ/ 3 family 5 balance
/ʌ/ 1 under 2 jump 6 come 8 touch
Neither: 4 home 7 water

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READING STRATEGIES
PREDICTING CONTENT  Page 130

It deals with what side of the road people drive on.

SCANNING FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION


1 to the UK
2 76
3 Sweden
4 3rd September 1967
5 360,000

READING FOR THE MAIN IDEA

1 paragraph III 4 paragraph I


2 paragraph V 5 paragraph IV
3 paragraph II

GUESSING THE MEANING OF WORDS

on the rise = increasing


switch = change
smoothly = well, easily
sharply = immediately
way (more) = a lot (more)

UNDERSTANDING REFERENCE
1 the UK
2 driving on the left
3 the fact that Denmark, Norway and Finland
drove on the right
4 the switch
5 tourists

MAKING INFERENCES

annoyed by

IDENTIFYING THE AUTHOR’S PURPOSE

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EXAM PRACTICE 1 Page 139

HISTORICAL UNTRUTHS
Part 1
1 c 3 d 5 b 7 a
2 a 4 d 6 b 8 c

Part 2
Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.


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EXAM PRACTICE 2 Page 141

THE PLANTS FOUND ON NATIONAL FLAGS


Part 1
1 b 3 c 5 a 7 d
2 d 4 b 6 c 8 b

Part 2
Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.


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EXAM PRACTICE 3 Page 143

ADVERTISING IN TODAY'S WORLD


Part 1
1 b 3 b 5 b 7 a
2 d 4 c 6 a 8 d

Part 2
Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.


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EXAM PRACTICE 4 Page 145

A SAFARI WALK IN CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

Part 1
1 c 3 a 5 d 7 b
2 b 4 c 6 c 8 d

Part 2
Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.


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EXAM PRACTICE 5 Page 147

WHY ARE THE WORLD'S MURDER RATES SO LOW?

Part 1
1 a 3 b 5 a 7 a
2 c 4 d 6 c 8 d

Part 2
Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.


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EXAM PRACTICE 6 Page 149

THE UNLUCKY NUMBER?


Part 1
1 c 3 d 5 a 7 a
2 b 4 d 6 c 8 c

Part 2
Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.


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