i a a kk kk ditor Jim Scrivener Personal Best RV reen | B1 Pre-intermediate Teacher's BookAll about me simple present and adverbs and expressions of frequency w personality adjectives 1A The only friends you need 1 Here are some words to describe a good friend. Order the words from 1 (very important) to 6 (less important) honest funny patient nice polite generous 2 Read the introduction to the text, Are the sentences true (7) or false (FI? 3A ©) Maton the ypes of rendsin te box with descrinons 4 Listen and check “hesuper lamer The par anil The God terer The sag iar B Do you have any frends ike these? What ype of tiend are you? —— J all know that fends are important. but do we have the “ight” THE FOUR ? thenerbr adem creonbers a pycotgt, dot Wink we ned ts FRIENDS ; efiends toe hoppy. nstens, he says ts more important to have YOU NEED | tet ypeet nde teva tt he a our Yow ed and they all help usin different ways. So, what are these four friends like? ea —— ‘es 4 Youthare everything with | These friends know you very | These friends are very =; These friends ae very hese friends and offen tell well, and thoy're honest... sociable, and you usually organized, but they ‘them all your secre's ‘really honest They always: have agood time when sometimes alte sevous, They They're patient when you { tellyou the ruth, even you're with them. They're: hardly ever forget mporant call them late at night wth a when you don't want to very funny and make you dates ike your birthday! problem and never complain : hear it. But this is because laugh when you'te sad. All: They" very busy and have ‘when you tell them the | they care about youand your friends and family ove _ lots of things to do every day. same stores, over and over don't want you to make 2 them, too, With friends ke but they ahvays find time to gaint mistake and get hurt these lifes never boring! | have coffee with you 4 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. Check your answers in the text. 4, Dos Does we have the “ight friends? 4 They dont / doesn’ want you to make 2. Dr, Greenberg don't / doesn’ think we need a mistake and get hurt {ots of friends to be happy. 5 You usually have a good time when you is/are 3 He say / says i's more important to have with them, 4 diferent types of ends 6 They hardly ever forget / forgets important dates. 2 BATRA paacrie Workbook page 2; photocopiable activity 1A Vocabulary {simple present and adverbs and expressions of frequency m personality adjectives 5A Complete the diagram with the adverbs of frequency in the bax hhardly ever never often usually always — = sometimes, 3 B Underline the adverbs of frequency in the text and complete the rule, Then read the Grammar box. vate lreguney zo blore aie molt ac bu te oli / er te orb (EEISEIIEIN siti present and adverbs and expressions of frequency ‘Things that are always true: Routines and habits: Does Ate live in Ankara? No. he lives in stand How often do you see him? usually see him on the weekends: Do you speak Spanish? Yes, speak litle How often are you ate? m never ate! Look! We aso use expressions of frequency for regular routines once # week every month Go to Grammar practice: simple present with adverbs and expressions of frequency, page 112 A @15_ Pronunciation: final -s/-es sound Listen and repeat the sentences, Then match the verb endings in bold with the soured si, 2, o aa! 1 She es Raion food. 2 He eachas tthe univers B @)EBD How do you say te ver? Liste, eneck and repeat 3 My brother knows him, believes says changes thinks uses wants goes watches hopes A Ada adverbs and expressions of requency to make sentences about your partner She usually takes the bus to work He tates the Bus tothe univers every day 1. He/She takes the bus to work/the university, 2 He/She goes to bed at 11:00 at night. 3 He/She i patient 4 He/She drinks coffee in the mornings 5. HefShe watches movies in English, 8 HefSheis late for class, B Read your sentences to your partner. He/She will tell you if you are correct Go to Communication practice: Student A, page 158: Student 8, page 166 Read the text about two fiends. Complete the text with the correct form ofthe veibs in the box. get have nothave invite tke think -MY BEST FRIEND IS THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF ME 1s of people * 1m cell serious, and hat never go out, bt that's not ‘ue! I'm very hard-working, and my job athe banks ffl, cot? much free time, ply the guitar in a jazz group, and we wsually practice two or thee ies a week B cooking, s0Toften# people over 0 my house for dinner. My best frend is Lua. He's the singe in the group, and he's completely diferent from the, He a college studenc and, o be honest, he's litle ly and hardly ever 5 to elass on time. But he's Funny and generous, and we aways $a grea time wben we go out. ‘A Choose a friend and tell your partner his/her name, B in pairs, use the prormpts to ask and answer questions about your fiends 1. What /be / he/she / tie? 5 How often / you / talk to himfher? 2 Where (he/she / Uwe? What / you / usually / atk about? 3 What /hefshe / do? 7 How often / you / see / him/her? 4 Where /he/she / workistudy? 8 Where / you/ meet / him/her? \Writea description of yourself and of someone you know who isthe opposite of you 22 EXTRAPRACTICE: workbook pago 2; photocopiable activity 1A GrammarLISTENING listening for the main idea w contractions m hobbies and socializing 1B 21st century hobbies Te 1 Match the activities in the box with pictures a-h, et together with friends goto concerts bake cupcakes play chess {99.0n social media collect records get some) exercise shop online 2 in pairs, ask and answer the questions Do you ..? and How often do you ..? for the activities in excrete = A Doyou collect records? B No,Idon't ‘A How often do you get some exercise? 8 / go to the gym once or twice a week. Goto Vocabulary practice: hobbies and socializing, page 137 ian era ala Riera ae manae deraaa tie eee seen + Thnk af ett: aula hee wine a Ser nas gen aero aioe {Rao rt es ah i en os nhc * 3 Ors Read the ski box Watch or listen to the beginning of a webshow called Leaming Cuve and check (¥) the main idea, 1 People have less time for socializing today. 2 Many popular hobbies are now online. 3 Old hobbies are becoming popular again. 4 A @18_ watch ortisten again. Complete the chart with the online activities Kate mentions. pay team sports lake cooking lasses {900 a shonping center {go out to meet new people B in paits, think of more traditional activities that you can now do oniine, | 24 EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook page 3; photocopiable activity 1B Vocabularylistening for the main idea m contractions m hobbies and socializing LISTENING 5 ©19) watcnortiten tote second pa of he show. Choose the comet option o complete the sentences about the main ideas 4 Vitor a plays chess a lot ' does ots of activities online, _¢ meets up with trends every day 2 Davia 2 kes computers b exercises at home, « prefers exercising at the gym 3 suze 2 dowioadslotsofmusc _b preferstorelaxat home € oes herhothy with othe people 4 Rebecca # does lls ofactites online.» doesn tke mesting new people «© spend lot of tre win her ay 6 ©) watch ortetn again, Ar te sentences tue orf (F? 4 Viktor plays chess with friends every day. 4 Rebecca makes videos of her cat 2 David goes to the gym five times a week or more. 6 Kate only likes traditional hobbies 3. Suzie loves music from the 1980s, lke rock climbing, 7 A Askyour classmates the questions in the boxes and write down their answers. Gea bi cit) (Gaatraa TT) B Do you think eniine hobbies are more popular than traditional hobbies? B Dito) in pais, compete the sentences rom the show wit the contractions in the box Listen and check sont fim he’s that's what's can't 1 ‘your name? 4 You do that ontine! ____teally enjoying the game. 5 luseitwhen _ otat the gym 3 Computers| interest me, 6 Wow, Suzie, arnazing! (ESE Litto contractio When people spea, they usally make contractions: We do not get together with ends > We don't get together with ends She snot very athletic. > She's mt very athletic / She Isat very athletic Jam ready to go ack climbing. > "m ready te go rock climbing 9 Oil) read the ustenng bulkier. Listen and ckele the contractions you hear 1 Were / We aren't / We can't 4 Its/ itisnt | fe doesn't 2 He's / He isnt / He doesn't 5 They dont | They can’ | They aren't 3 Myteacher's / My tescher'snot / My teacherisn't —@ m/['mnot/ dont 10 discuss the questions in pairs. 1 Isitimportant to have a hobby? Why/Why not? 4 fre your hobbies different now from when you 2 What hobbies are most popular in your country? ‘were a chi? Iso, how? | 3 Doren and women usually ike diferent 5 Can you think of any dangerous hobbies? | hobbies? ‘Would you like to try them? Why/Why not? White a paragraph about one of your partner's answers in exercise 101 Famous families 1 Who are musicians a-c? In pairs, match them wit their relatives: Anas, Skip, and Eve. Read the text ‘and check ‘Their faces may lok familia, but I youre wondering who these 901 young people are, the clue Is In their names, Meet the etllaren—and grandchildren—of some of musi’ biggest stars. ‘nas Gallagher isthe daughter of Noe! Galiegher, former ‘gitarst and songariter with Oasis. in our photo, sie's wearing 2 gold hat end already looks lke a star! Anais, 16, goes to sched! in London and is currently hosting a music and fashion ‘Show on chilren’s TV. She lives in London with her mom and, in the future, she wants to be @ mowie elvector. ‘Skip Marley wears his hal in dreadlocks end looks just like his amous grandfather, Bob. He's just 20, but he's also a musician ‘who sings and plays the guitar the piano, and the drums, He tives in Miami, where he's studying business administration ‘in eollage. Right now, he's recording some new songs and planning to go on tour. Eve Hewson is tho daughter of Paul Hewson, better known as. ono, from the rock band U2. Eve, 25, Is an actress and Is ling in New York right now, where she's playing the part of a nurse on ‘TV series, Does she miss her hometown af Dublin? Yes, but her sisterand a lot of her fiends from home ive nearoy, and her parents often vist. With s0 much tatent—paver mind those famous cennections—we cam expect fo See a lot mare of nas, Skip, and Eve in the future, 2 Read the text again. Complete the sentences with the correct name: Anais, Ski, or Eve 1 Lives in Miami ee ising in New York right now 2 ___is wearing awhite hatin the photo. 5 ‘parents often visit 3 {902s to scheol in London, 6 ____ is recording some new songs right naw 3 A Undertine the verbs in exercise 2. Which verbs are simple present anc! which are present continuous? Whats tne atference between ther? | B Choose the correct tenses to complete the rules. Then reed the Grarnmar box. 1. We use the simple present / prosent continuous te talk about actions that are happening now Cr actions that are temporary. 2 Weise the simple present / present continuous to talk about things that happen regularly Or things that ae always tue. ai Sona a VLR Things that are happening now or are lemporary: Things that hppen regularly or are always true: Stes tving in Lia right now ‘elves in Ian. not wearing my tase They don't wear coats inthe summer Is he working in Paris telay? Do you work teacher? Go to Grammar practice: present continuous and simple present, page 113 28 EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook page 4; photocopiable activity 1¢ Grammarpresent continuous and simple present m useful verbs 4 A ©1i8) Pronunciation: -ng sound Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the fo! sound bringing meeting running singing studying song taking young B ©1i4_ Practice saying the sentences, Listen, check, and repeat 1 Shes wearing along coat 2. He's bringing me a strong cup of coffee. 2. She's canying a long coat 4 He’ taking astong cup of coffe tothe meeting 5B Match the sentences in exercise 48 with pictures ad. Go to Vocabulary practice: useful verbs, page 138 [A Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the questions. 1, What clothes do you wear / are you wearing today? 2. Do you have | Are you having a dictionary with you? 3 What do you look forward to / are you looking forward to this year? 4 Doyou think (Ave you thinking it wil ain today? '5 What clothes do you usually wear fare you usually wearing if you go to'a party? What do you do f are you doing right now? B In pairs, ask and answer the questions. Go to Communication practice: Student A page 158; Student 8, page 166 7 @)HB) compete te comveration withthe simple present o present continuous format theverbsin te box Listen and check mest_work ia) be dob2) waite notknow net join Ruben Karen! Karen Hi, Ruben. How ! you? Ruben {mn fine, thanks, What? you here? Karen 1° ny sister for lunch ata café Ruben Oh, great. What" __she Karen she" ata bank Ruben Here downtown? ‘Karen Not normally, but she § __ nt the main office this vweek Hey, why? ___you_us for neh? Ruben OK, but your sister © me, Karen Don't worry Il be fine. So, how’ college? Ruben Good, but Tim really busy. 1? my senior project right now, so 8 imacine you meet your partner on the street, Ask and answer the questions in pairs. 1. How are you? 5 How's your..? 2 What are you doing here? 6 What does he/she do? 3 Where are you warkinallving right now? 7 What's he/she tke? 4 Hews itgcing? 8 What's he/she doing now? 30 EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook page 4; photocopiable ity 1C Vocabulary |1D Me in three objects 1. Read the biog and look at the pictures, Discuss the questions in pairs 1 What can you find out about Sasha, Brady, 3 Who do you think is most simitar to you? and Julio? 4 sit possible to know what someone i ike by 2 Who do you think i the most interesting? looking at the things he/she owns? di Teh a my runnin Shoe rosren You in three emer objects . sez wore. TERN: roste: 2 aoang at tones ties ate Borer bon snore. Poston ee ‘things that represent ‘you, tellus why they : ingore, poste. loa aus fore Dott et ons see won 2 Look at the mind map. Who drew it: Sasha, Brady, or Julio? Complete the diagram with the correct ‘objects. Then read the Skll box Fac fo my ore : allege degree — femily ‘on Uo — 4 Me ) cooking for ee nels eae PAEEXIN mating notes Making notes before you writes a good way to plan your work. + Wete as many ides as youcan about the main topics. + Use diagrams lke mind maps o see the ideas more clearly. + Choose the best ideas and organize them into paragraphs. E] 32 EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook pages 5 and 74making notes m expressing reasons and results WRITING 3 A Look at the mind map again, Which Idea doesnt Jullo use? How many paragraphs do you think he'l write? B Read Julio's blog post in exercise 4 and check your answers to the questions above, 4 ©iti7 comoieteuio' biog pos with he simple present or presen contirus form ofthe verbs inthe box Usten and check not agree love cook work ive sit watch study & a First, | chose a photo of Figaro, my ca he's very important to me, ie ‘alone right now, 80 itis friendly face when I come home. 1? ____ animals, especialy cats. In the photo, he *__“on the sofa wth me. He offen sits with me, and we watch mevies together |*____at acallago in tho U.S. now, but 'm from Mexico. | also) ‘chose Mexican food. | love spicy food, and | often > ig meal and invite all my frends over for diner. I's great to get together with frends and, hen I taste the food, | remember my frends and family back home. \chose some movie tickets, because | work at a woken. «a degree in fn sui portant par fyi, Some poops say 00 many movies, but tl arlene chs, re Tes aan fev Julio's blog Sayre 5 Looicat he ptrases with he IHRE words in the ten. Answer the questions 1 Wat type ofnfrmaton comes fer because? 2 reason for something /a result 2 What ype ofinfomation comes ater Thats wy an 0? reason fr someting / result Reasons: /chose' photo of my ct because he's very important to me Results: My cats very important tome, so chose photo of hi. ‘My ets very important tome. That's why Ichose a photo of him. 6 A Read the Text builder. Complete the sentences with because, so, or That's why! 1 [think is realy important to stay in shape, Igo running every morning. 2 didnt choose my cell hone _ everybody has one, and it's not very specie. 3 | design websites and Im always connected tothe Internet. __| chose my laptop, 4 My backpacks important tome _itremninds me of my tips to lats of countries. 5 love art. but m too shy to takea picture of one of my paintings. | chose my pains, instesc B Who wrote the sentences: Sasha, Brady, or Julio? 7 A Complete the sentences with your own ideas, Write three true sentences and three false sentences 1 My favorite is__ because, 4 It’s really important to solaways.. 2 think isvey_____, sol. 5 lam___right now because because 3 Ima very person. That's why never... 6 Immternffed of ____. That's why. B Lsten to your partner's sentences. Which sentences do you think are true? 8 A [RTEIIEY Oraw a mind map of some objects that represent you. Then add reasons why the things ae special. Look at your elagram and choose thee objects you want to include in your biog post. G Write a biog post with the heading Me in three objects. Use your notes fram Stage A to help you organize the paragraphs. ( GEREN exchange biog ports with your partner. Read his/her work and correct ay mistakes, How could they improve? veo ona a a Hl 34 EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook page 5; photocopiable activity 1D SkillsPEL AP the 36 PRACTI Fobort Corolius made the world’s frst tied 10 take a photo of himisel, but early cameras worked very slowly, so Rabert dldn't move for one ‘minute and he couldn't smile, That's why the final photo wasn’t very exciting! “This ternfying sete is of Alexander Remney, from Fussia, In May 2014, Alexander traveled to Dubai "witha frignd. They woren't interested in taking normal photos, 20 thay decided to limp the Princess: “Tower, which is over 400 m, tll. They opened a door at the top ofthe building and climbed out... and they didn’t use any safety equipment. Why did they do it? They said they were bored! ‘Teenager Jack Surgenor was very excited when he saw Queen Elizabeth Ilin Norther Ireland on Juno 24, 2014. He quickly 100K a sefie and sent itt al his lands, He was very pleased, but how oid the Queen feel about being in someone else's photo? We don't know, but she looked a Ittie annoyed! Stories and pictures simple past and time expressions m -ed/-ing adjectives 2A That's me in the photo! 1A Look at the photos in the text below and say what is happening. What do you cal these types of photos? B Read the text quickly. Match descriptions 1~3 with photos a-<. Tho "ago of solfios" began in the early Ee ete Re eee ees Vere tl ee Pe ee ee Po fio" when he experimented with a camera in 1839. He “oBdA ata a asad Dr, 2 Read the text again, Complete the sentences with the names in the box. ‘Alexander Remmney Jack urgenor Queen Elizabeth || Robert Comelius 1 ___ toc very dangerous photo. 3 waited a long time to take the phato. 2 wasn't hapny to be ina photo, 4 took a photo of a famous person, 3 A Write the simple past form of the verbs, Check your answers in the text. 1 begin 3 Wy 5 travel 7 be 2 make 8 work 6 decide 8 send B Which verbs are regular and which are regular? Workbook page 8‘simple past and time expressions m -ed/-ing adjectives 4 Undertine al the simple past negative sentences and questions in the text. Complete the rules, then read the Grammar box. 4155 ter soa ry ny Une-= ee bess eric ener tie oe eae et ey eeaant See 2 TheteeNeolvasloevn oT eaeaniame enue simple ad nd tin biases ae Teme Pare eagl aad stasis Ree imasinll hit us gems ees ce tee Cmpurnrre tna iin cee oe Lookt Time expressions goat the end ora the begining of sentences Alexander traveled (0 Oubaiin May 2044, In May 2044, Alexander traveled to Dub “== 5A ©23" Pronunciation: -ed endings Liston to three phrases from the text, Say how the -ed) ‘endings are pronounced: it, adi, orf 1 People stated using smartphones, 2 They opened adocr. 3 Early cameras worked very siowly B @24- say how the -ed endings of tne verbs are pronounced! A, AV or iad. Listen, check, and repeat climbed decided experimented locked traveled watched i Go to Communication practi Student A, page 158; Student B, pace 166 © A choose the correct aujectives to complete the sentences. Check your answers in the text 1 Thats why the fra photo wasnt very excited /exching! 2 This terre J temiying selfs of Alexender Rernney, rom Russa 7 They sae they were bored / boring! 4 Teenager ack Surgencr wes very excited /exctng wien he saw Queen Elizabeth I B Look at sentences 1-4 again and answer the questions. 1 Which adjectives describe people's fetings? = 2 Which acectves describe somecre/something that causes Teeing? 3. How many more ed and -ing adjectives can you find in he tex? Go to Vocabulary practice: -ed/-ing adjectives, page 139, a 7A Complete the questions with the simple past of the verbs in parentheses. When was the last time you 1 ___embarrassed? Ife) 4 ___ something interesting? (eat) 2 terrified? (be) 5 some surprising news? (receive) 3 __ something tiring? (do) 6 _____ annoyed! with your bestfriend? (get) B In pairs ask and answer the questions and explain what happened. 8 Think about» setfie of photo you took. Ask and answer the questions in pais. \When did you take the photo? Where were you? What did you do? Why did you take the photo? How did you feel? Did you send the photo to anyone? Personal Bost] wie down tre important dates Then wits sentences explining what happened and why they ate important. & 38 EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook page 8; photocopiable activities 2A Grammar, 2A VocabularyREADING approaching a text m sequencers 2B Party like it's 1829. 1 Describe the picture ofa party, Discuss the questions in pais 1 Why do people have parties? 2. What do you usually do when you go toapany? 3 Do you preter to organize parties or tobea guest? 4 What's the worst thing about parties? approaching @ text Before you read a test, preict as mech information as you can. + Read the ite ofthe text Can you guess what it means? + Look at the pictues. Wnat people, places and tings do they show? + Read the headings ofthe afterent sections. What do you think they ae about? 2 A Read the Skil box. Try to precct the answers tothe questions about the text on page 15 1 Who was Andrew Jackson? 3. What di the guests do atthe 1829 party? 2 Winete dic he We? 4 What dc the quests do atthe 1837 party? B feed the whole text quickly and check your answers to the questions 3 Read the text in more detail, Look atthe sentences and wrlte: 1829 party, 1837 party, or both. 1 There was food at the party _ 4 Jackson did't stay until the ened 2. Some quests caused damage, 5. Jackson received a strange present 3 iLthe quests had @ good time. 6 The quests ate in the gardens, Discuss the questions in pairs. 1 Were you surprised by the tex? Why/Why not? 3. What kind of person was Andrew Jackson? 2 How would a party at the White House be 4 Would you like to go to a party ke one of diferent today? Andrew Jackson's? Why/ Why not? 5 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Check your answers in the text. alter aflerthat later then 1 they soon pushed ther way inside, _, the party got out of control. 2 fight years _, a fatmer gave the president an enormous cheese, 3. Jackson dnt know what to do with it he couldn't eat it himself, but he had an idea, 4 just two hours, he checked and it was gone, Sree sequencers To say one ation happened after another: | went fo the gym and then |went home I went tothe gym. After that. went home To say one action happened after a period of time: Twohours tater, imade dinner, After two hours, (made diner € Read the Text builder: In pars, talk about an important party or celebration you went to. Use sequencers to explain what happened, ‘+ What was the party or celebration? + What did you do? + How many guests were there? + Did you have a good time? ‘+ What did you eat and drink? + Were tere any problems? EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook page 9; photocopiable activity 28 Skillsa2 approaching a text m sequencers SIDENT READING Andrew Jackson was ptesdent of the United States ftom 1829 tn 187. He was the fist resident from the Democratic party and.a very popular politician but he's alsa fomous. far Some surprising events that took place atthe White House. The pictures below show ‘wo memorable parties held there when Jackson was president A THE 1829 CELEBRATIONS (On Match 4, 1829, when Jackson became president, fe invited his supporters ta visit the White House, and thousands of people followed him to his new home. Ae fist, the crowd waited in the gardens, but they were very excited andisoon pushed their way inside. After that, the party got ‘out of contro. People stood on tables and chairs, broke lasses, and some even fell and hurt themselves Jackson escaped through a window and went to nearby hotel, but his staff stayed because they were worried about the building, In the end, they put lots of food on tables in the gardens and the hungry guests followed them outside to cat the food. The White House was safe. for the moment! Personal Best EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook page 9 Fight years later, 2 farmer gave the president an enormous cheese, whieh weighed over 600 kg. Jackson didn’t know what todo with it he couldn't et it himself, but then he had an idea He decided to have another party to celebrate the end of his presidency. In February 1837, thousands of guests arrived and started to eat the only thing on the menui=the cheese Alter just two hours he checked and it was gone. Everyone ‘was very happy but the expensive carpets inthe White House vere covered with smelly cheese. This time, Jackson wasn't worried about the mess. He left the White House two weeks later, and the next president, Martin van Buren, was very annoyed because the building stil smelled of cheese! ‘Choose one ofthe parties from the text. Write summary of what happened.2C Behind the camera 7 inpaits, order the phases from (bith) to 8 (death), Start acareer get engaged de goto college e'bom have children fish school get married Goto Vocabulary practice: life stages, page 140 2 Read the radio guide about Mario Testno, What is hisjob? Why is he farnous? Mario Testino is one of the greatest photographers of our time. His photos of famous actors and ‘musicians, royal families, and supermodels are known all over the world. But what do we know bout the person behind the camera? On today’s program, host Andrew Stewart discusses Testino's life and! werk with fashion editor, Sarah Mendes. 3 ©27- tisten to the radio program. Choose the correct options to complete the sentences. Mario was bor in italy / Peru. He grew up in Lima / New York Alter high school, he went to college f traveled around the word. In Londen, he got a job in 3 restaurant / hospital. He started his career by photographing models and actors / people he worked with. He became famous when he photographed Madonna ( Gianni Versace, He photographed Princess Diana in 1995 / 1997 In 2012, he opened a gallery in London / Lima, } 4 ©2# compete tne hosts questions withthe words in the box. Usten again and check. does did from is what who 4. Where ishe__? 4 __did ne wor with? 2 did he da after he finished high 5 What____he doing toosy? school? 6 _____ he stil ve in London? 3 How his career stan? Workbook page 10; photocopiable activity 20 Vocabularyquestion forms m life stages 5 Look at exercise 4 again and answer the questions. Then read the Grammar box. 1 Which question doesnt have a question word? _ 2 In questions 1-6, which aunilary verbs are used for the simple present? the simple past? © the present continuous? 8 Which question doesn't have an auxiliary vert? ‘Mostverbs: (question word) + aunllary verb + subject + main verb : Where do youve? Dees your bother ve near here? What do we knew about Mar Testing Viner cid you arrive? Did you see him? How die bis career stant? Whatare you doing? 1s Mario working today? What am fog? ‘Theverb be: (question word + be + subject Whereis he rom? Was he iate for work? Look! Frepositons dont usually come before the question wore iho che work with? NOT: Go to Grammar practice: question forms, page 115 ©2H) Pronunciation: question intonation Listen to two of the questions from the radio program. Does the intonation go up + or down “ at the end of the questions? 1. How did his career star? up 3 I down > 2 Does he stillivein London? up + J down > ie 7 A Purthe words in parentheses in the correct place in the questions 1 Was Mario's father Peru? (from) 4 Did Princess Diana in 1997 (aie) 2 Why he take Mario to New York? (cid) 5. Does tive in New York now? (ne) 3. When cid move te London? (Marlo) © What does the radio host play? (onigh B BI) say une questions wth the corectitonaon Listen, check an repeat Then anand enswe the avestonsin pars Go to Communication practice: Student A, page 159; Student B. page 167 In pairs, ask and answer questions with the words. 1 yous busy/ 4 where / you /go.on fight now? vacation / ast year? 2 what time / you / 5 howolten / you / Wake up / his moming? ‘eke / photographs? 8 which TV series / you / watch / these days? you / have /a driver’ license? 9 Write four sentences about you and your family. Read the sentences to your partner. He/She must ask questions to find out more information. A went to college in S30 Paulo. What ald you study there? A My father retird last year 8 What was his job? Personal Best ] write ve quiz questions about «famous person. 46 EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook page 10; photocopiable activity 2c Grammar ,# showing interest 2D That reminds me of ... ey 1 zis. Look atthe pictures. n pars, precct what happened on Taylors rst day of work Watch o stent the frst part of Leaming Curve and check — 2 ©BW) reine sentences true or ls (F? Wotcn ose agan and check Taylor's new job isin a fitness center. 4 Abig car hither car. ae 2. She wns worred about being 5 Themanin the car shouted ater 3. She arrived at work ftteen minutes early, 8 She was embarrassed. a3 Eee ntti telling a personal story Starting the story: Involving the listener Soviag tom aaa sina hap ever guess... (who 3 ©2i4- Read the Conversation builder. Match the two parts to make sentences that Tayior used in her sory Usten. check. and repeat 1 Letme tel you about embarrassing 2 Ae fist.| ft b nota 3 ett © my frst day, 4 But that’s 4 great. 5 You'll never guess © really nary. 6 kwasso ‘ who took my parking spot 4 in pairs, write three phrases that Taylor's new boss could use to tell the story of what happened. 48 EXTRA PRACTICE: workbook page 1150 Personal Best telling @ personal tory m showing interest speakine [ sxiis FW 2D | 5 A ©2185) In pairs order parases a-h from Penns story. Watch or listen tothe second part tthe show, and check rece sonece =e B ©2i8) watch oristen again. How are Taylor and Penny's stories siilar? © 216 Listen anc repeat the phrases when you hear the beeps. How do Taylor and Penny show they are interested in each other's stories? Good listeners show that they are interested in what someone ese saying + Use short response expressions, such as Oh, no! Realy? ete + As questions about what happened. + Use the correct intonation to shaw you are interested. 7 Read the Skill box. Put the phrases in the correct columns. What happenec? Thats amazing! Really? What di he do then? Ohno! Yourekidding! That'sawfull Lucky you! You poor thing! Great! Perron 8 A ©2i7- usten to phrases 1-6 Which speaker sounds more interested: A or 8? 1 Whathappened? a Realy? —— 5 Youre joking! 2 That’samazing! 4 Ohno, thats awl 6 Lucky you! B ©)216" in pais, say phrases 1-6 to show you are interested. Listen, check, and repeat. Go to Communication practice: Student A, page 158, SluientB, page 166 9A TEEIEGY choose one of the ideas. Make notes on wnat happened and how you felt EPS oe nto choolketege a cary B In airs, take turns tling your stores, Listen to your partner and show you are intrested By responding to what he/she says or by acking questions (C FEEERIIETG Fine another partner and tellyour story again, How is your storyteling better ths time? i ek io yas gee a XTRA PRACTICE: werkbook poeTea esc Grammar 1 choose the correct options to complete the sentences. 1 marries? a Youare » Ae you © Isyou 2 She a ‘stking b ke © thes 3 take a message? a lean b Can} © Dol can 4 Inthe summer a every day go swimming, b_ goswimming every day © goevery day swimming 5 When here? ‘8 doyou got b did you get © areyouget © Wewent to Braz 2 st past © ago 7 Thetrain___ 2 lates alwers balwaysis te ¢ bsalwys late 8 ___time dil you wake up yesterdey? ® Which b When © What Japanese food. year. inte morning. 2 Rewrite the sentences using the tenses in parentheses. 1. workin a restaurant ‘worked in 3 restaurant (smote past) 2 Ident wear dark clothes. 1 dark clothes. (present continuous) 3 Where do you go to school? Where __ to schoo? (simple past) 4 What do you do? ‘What ____? (present continuous) 5 Did you take alot of photos on your tip? ____a lot of photos on your trip? (simple present) 5 | buy bread in the supermarket. {bread in the supermarket. simple past) 3 Complete the text withthe correct forms of the verbs: Inpparentheses. Ishita Malaviya ce trom Corr (tart) suing? Vocabulary Match the acectves with he defntions ee ee F lazy gene Someone who . 1 feals bad because he/she made a mistake, 2. doesnt want to work or try hard. 3 Ghappy to give money, helo, or his/her time. 4 doesn't mind walting 3 long time for something = 5 doesn't understand something. 6 feels sa0 because something bad happened. _ 7. doesn't like mesting lots of new people. 8 makes other people feel aitie angry - SS ee a as2 Circle the word that is aitferent, Explain your answer. 1 wear carry bring funny 2 rude red honest sociable 3 boring excited Interesting _aisappointing 4 retire stayinshape growup finish school 5 tell expect remind «nice 6 yoga Pilates. © swimming exercise T getup getmaried getengaged get divorced 8 hope relax expect look forward to 3 Choose the correct options to complete the sentences, 41 Thank you for eating at our restaurant Please a gobsck —b-growup come back 2 Shereally___her mother. They have the same eyes. 2 looks b looks ike © reminds 3 Hayley s realy. She spends ten hours a day inthe otic, hard-working b serous patent ai the meeting to finish at about 3:00. 2 wait b expect —@. look forward to 5 Canyou me your name please? 2 tall b sey © remember 8 Raui___ most weekends with his fori 2 Joins b spends ‘keeps 7 When | was.a child, |__swimming every Sunday. 8 went b dia © played 8 My soccer team lost the game, I feet so. ! 4 excited b relaxed ¢ sappointed 4. compete the sentences wit the verbs inthe box ‘90.08 lose rei wail remember lean have frist miss meet 1 Most students high schoo! atthe age of eighteen, 2 Sonia didn’t -the train, but she arrived late 3 Allmy'tiends __ social media every day, 4 DidAlex __to buy some eggs? 5 My father is 62, and he wants to next year, 6 When you are in college, you. lets of interesting people. 7 How often do you __ your sunglasses? 8 I'mmartied, but! dont want to ‘any children. 8 This year, | wantto to play armusical Instrument. 30 Canyou forme after class? -——— Personal Best Cae emery eston tq \yess0n 24 ee roca ao ero ore cy) cr question eres ros ee eee ere Ceirorts)Keep on traveling. comparatives, Superlatives, (not) as... as m useful adjectives 3A Tourist or traveler? Twant to go to different countries, try unusual food, and have an aeventure TA Lookat the tite of the quiz, What is the difference between a tourist’ and a traveler"? B Match the speech oubbles with the people in the pictures 2 Vndentine al the adjectives in the speech bubbles. 8 = 3A Take tne quizin pairs. Write down your partner's answers. T prefer to stay in nice hotels visit famous sights, and have —__4 good time. B Look atthe resus on page 174, Are you and your pariner similar? 1 What do you uot do on 1Do you use a guidebook? 2701 eer omiowe vocation? 4 Yes,1 0. keto plan my tip alone? 2 Itt to see the most famous careful before go, 4 No, dont Vacations ‘otis ina ay or visit the 1 Never Reang guidebooks Spending ime with ‘big museums. ‘n't a8 good as speaking to ‘ely. » Hlke to go somewhere local people, 1 Yes, 140. You discover unusual and dseover ew things. Do you preferto stay Laan or away ‘from the center of town? ‘2 Downtown can be more expensive, butts ‘he bs place tobe. preter to be tarthor ‘voy from the “downtown area Its 4 Complete the chart with comparative and superiatve adjectives from the quiz. Can you complete the ‘other forms? comparative superate |e most 5 Match sentences 1-2 with the correct meanings ab. Then read the Grammar box. 1 Reading guidebooks isnt as good astalking with Reading guidebooks and talking with local peopie. = tolocal peopie are equally good, 2 Reading guidebooks is as good as talking with Reading guidebooks is worse than local people. = talking with local people 56 EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook page 14; photocopiable activity 3A VocabularyComparatives: Superlatives: not as. 35 Your hotel is cheaper tian This the biggest museum The beaches aren'tas ny hotel. ‘nthe county. crowded as ney aren The lesvalismore exciting The castes the most famous the sumer than the case uling in he cy. SE] OA) Listen to Michelle ask three friends for advice. Check (7) the advice they recommena PARIS TRIP aller skates bue metro/ subway O Attractions: the Effet] the O) Buttes-chaumont C1 Tower Louwre Park Fond: arestaurant(| apiense() fast food 7 A ©34° Pronunciation: sentence stress Listen to four sentences from the conversations in exercise 6, Underine the stressed wores 1. The metro is the quickest way, 3 Theones downtown are the worst. 2 The restaurants are much more excensive than thought, 4 I'sas cheap as fastfood, but it’s a lot better B ©34) Listen agen and repeat. Go to Communication practice: Student A, page 159; Student B, page 167 8 A complete the sentences to make recommendations for your town or city 1 is the most popular tourist attraction, 2 isntas famous as but | prefer it because 3 is the best way to travelbecause = 4 ia great place t2 buy ‘andi isrit as expensive as 5 ___ isthe most radtional food, and the best restaurant forts 6 is the most interesting place for iunch because B Compare your recommendations in pairs. Say if you agree or disagree. 9 A Compiete the questions with the correct form of the adjectives in parentheses 1 Inyour opinion, 2 tip totheciyas___asa tip to the beach? (easing) 2 Do,you think vacations in your county re than going abroad? (good) 3 Whereis place in your county? that! 4 Doyou think traveling by cars as as traveling by train? (expensive) 5 Doyou think vacations with friends are than family vacations? (enjoyable) 6 Inyour opinion, what is___thing about a vacation? (bad) B Ask and answer the questions in pairs. Ty to give more information, Personal Best | choose three places and make sentences about them with comparatives, superlatives, and not as as 58 EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook page 14; photocopiable activity 3A GrammarUSTENING idetityng key points m sentence strees m vacation activites 3B Staycation or vacation? en 1 Match the actives in the box withthe pictures, Which actives do you usally do on vacation? sunbathe visita museum go sightseeing buy souvenirs Fentacar eatout goabroad stay ata hotel = 2 Discuss the questions in pairs 1 How often do you take a vacation? 4 Who do you usualy 90 with? 2. Do you ever go abroad? Why/Wihy not? 5 What do you enjoy doing mest on vacation? 3 Where do you usually stay? What isthe worst thing about a vacation? 3 ©38) cuess he comeet definition ofa staycation Watch or isten to he st ptt of Leaming Cure and eneck Asaycation sa vacation where you stay 4 inyourcounty,b styourownhome, © atatientshouse, Peer ‘When people speak, Uisten forthe important things they say + They usualy emphasize the mastimportant ideas + After an important idea, they sometimes give an example or mote information. + Find the key wordsin the questions and listen very carefully when the speaker alls about them, 4 ©7- Read the ski box Watch or listen again and check () the key points Penny mentions. Vacations nead 3 lot of planning They can be expensive Hotats are great for relaxing Travel canbe tig You cont have to travel on a staycation. You can got your favonite places. You can relax at rome You can continue your daily routine 5 @s0. watcher ten to tne second part of the shove Check ) the type of vacation the people ae having. 1 Terryang Carel stacation I vacation 2 Ayoku Staycation] vacation 2 Lisa staycation() vacation 60 EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook page 15; photocopiable activity 38 Vocabulary62 Personal Best EXTRA PRACTICE: Worktook page 15 identifying key points m sentence stress m vacation activities usrenine [ skits Baw © © wench oruiten gan Ave the sentences true or false 7? 1 Terry and Carol are navng bad te on holy. 2 Thayreln land ai 2. They thik taycations canbe boring = 4. Ayoku has to weet of work 5, He wants to spend the tne relaxing nis apartment. — 6 Last yearhe went on hokey but ant relax much, 7 ise’ cousins ave come tos erin New York. 8 She prefers te show them popular outst atactions, T Discuss the questions about your last vacation in pairs ( (ona ; Vinatweetie )___(Wno id you did you go? | Where did \_you sat? | What did \_weather ik? Did you have \__go.with?. (oust sr t mest ime? English speakers usually stress the most important wordsin a sentence. You can usually understand the general ida if you ony hear these words Astaycaton sa vacation where you say at your own home. Yeu can make time o eat out at your favorite restaurant or drive othe beach BA Reail the Listening builder. Look at the words in the sentences 1-5 from the show. Can you Understand the general ideas? 1 hired car__came lovely national parkt 2 usually stay home: often boning. 3 doing al things, don't usualy _ time__do, 4 ‘actvally_stessful_ everything planned. 5 famly vst, take places many tourists B ©B0) Inpa tyto compete the sentences wn te unstressed words Lsterand check, 9 Discuss the questions in pairs. Give reasons for your answers. Which is better. 1 sunbathing or going sightseeing? 3. flying or traveling by train? 7 j cia eee apast continuous and simple past 3C A traveler's tale TA Read the introduction to the text and look a the pictures, Answer the questions in pairs 1 How long do you think Alastair’ tip took? 2 How many countries do you think he vsiteg? 3. What type of problems de you think he had en the trip? 4 What kind of person do you think Alastair is? 5. Would you tke to go on an adventure tke tis? Why/Why not? B Read the rest of the text and check your answers, |n 2001, Alastair Humphreys was studying to become a teacher, but he really wanted to do something different. A few months later, he surprised his friends and family by beginning an amazing trip that took him around the world ... on his biket In al, Alastair sited 60 counties nd, throughout the tp, he kept a biog to record al of his experieices.Athough there were some special moments onthe road, there was also disappointment and cisaster One disappointment came eaty. Aastair's ‘dream was to ride his Bie al the way, except for taking ships to cross the oceans. Untoriunainy, this was impossible. The police stopped him while he was traveling through Egypt, and he had to ride n the back ofa tuck. He was angry, but tere was no other way to continue, The rest ofthe tm he rode, rx, rode, On ‘ne occasion, is bike brake down ve he vas crossing the Arizona desert, Help came from a surprising place. To his amazement, The tip was tough, and Alastair did't have enough money to stay in nce hotels. While he was ring through Patagonia, he cidht take a shower for 24 days! : However, one ofthe hardest parts of his trip came when he traveled through Russia inthe winter. Lucky, a friend joined hi, so he wast travoing alone. But it was s0 cold that Aistai’s beard froze while they were traveing through Siberia. But none ofthese problems could stop him ‘rom coniletng the trip. Four years and ‘plete strangers bought him 2 new bike so 75,000 km. ater, Alastair finaly ave thatne could contrue tis incredble jourey. back home i te U.K. with lots of stones tote 2 In pairs, answer the questions, Read the text again and check your answers. 1 Why dict he ride his bike the whole time? 3. What were his accommodations tke? 2 How did he get a new bike? 4 Where did he experience the worst weather? 3 A Complete the sentences with the correct verbs. Check your answers in the text. 1 He __the arizona desert when his bike down 2 While they’ — their bikes through Siberia, Alastair’ beard B Look at the sentences again and answer the questions. Then read the Grammar box. 1 Which verbs describe completed actions in the past? = 2. Which verbs describe actions happening atthe time of the completed action? RACTICE: Workbook page 16past continuous and simple past (EUIETEEEN past continiout and simple pest ‘Actions in progress at time nthe past:___Actionsin progress when a completed action happened: 1n 2001. Alsi Humahreys was studying The police stopped him while he was traveling tough Egypt tobecome a teacher. He was traveling through Egypt when the police stopped hin, Go to Grammar practice: past continuous and. simple past, page 117 ‘A. ©i3H!) Pronunciation: s/wvere Listen to the sentences and undoing the stressed words How do you pronounce was and were? 1 Iwas criving home at 6:00 yesterday evening, 3. It cidrtrin while Anita Was staying in Seattle 2 They were working haa when |gotto the office. 4 What were you doing at 8:00 this morning? B Practice saying the sentences in pairs a 5 impairs, ask and answer the question What were you! doing..? | in 2014 gp sing the time in each of the boxes. Pay attention to how you say was and were ene ote | yesterday ast year toca © A Look atthe pictures. Complete the sentences with Tl your own ideas, (this time | last week 3 While Barbara was cooking dinner, 2 They were running in the park when 4 My boss called me write B Compare your answers in paits, ‘Go to Communication practice: Student A, page 160: Student B, page 168 ©)3i2) cornose the correct orm ofthe vers to complete the conversation Usten and check David Did | ever ell you about how I ‘mer/ was meeting a museum guide in Boston? Emma_No,1 dow think so. David tewas in 2012, While I ?raveled/ was traveling azound the US. Swatited/ was waiting fora tain ‘fo New York City, but was hungry, so 1 “went was going toa café to buy a sendwich, While 1 Ssor/ twas sting there, a man at another able °gor up / was getting up and “left was leaving his wales ‘Emma Oh no! What did you do? David 1 &ren/ was running after him and gave / was giving im the wallet back. But the funny thing i when 1?2got/ was geting o the platform late, the same man "waited / was waiting for the trae. Emma Really? David Yes snd he nas / was bei museum guide a the Museum of Natural History in New York Cy He Motfered/ was offering show me aroun to thank me or returning his walle The miseum wes amaaing! ' Think about » vacation or travel experience you had. Discuss the ‘questions in pairs, 1. Where and when did you go? 3 What were you doing when the best/worst 2 What were the best/vorst moments? ‘moments happened? De ninpret tn pl ppl eg GI a & gxTRApRacrice Workbook page 16; photocopiable activity 3¢ Grammar3D Travel problems 1 Discuss the questions in pairs. 1. When was the ast time you wereat an airport? 3 How do you usually feel when you are at an atport? 2 Why were you there? 44 What problems can happen at an airport? 2 ©)3iB) Look at pctures a-fand order them tom 1-6. Listen and check 3 ©sis) comoletetne ext wth te correct orm ofthe verbs in the box. Listen agin and check ative book buy have Open carry receve run see wait 1n2013, Marth Hendon vas ing aaron, One marina S __@ quick breaktast, when he?__a letter t, but it was Sunday and the stores were still closed. ts best fend, Tory wes en invtaton to Tenys wedding just then, he recognized a passenger from his plane walking a, thei SOM aRRY® cts SheS) a voles toca 8 fight anel*__a new st. jor 2s Martin’. He asked tel, it, and there 1a REBUN even ete lr Mari He athe ptte) cpe i. ate s patiently at the airport when he © that ‘his flight was canceled. He caught a later fight that night and He changed his clothes and took a taxi to the wedding. arrved in Naples early the next moming, but he was very bred When Martin !°_, he opened the door nervous eee su ailment DUipsocsConere tha Ge citcan tarire ea Match the paragraphs from exercise 3 with descriptions ad. Then read the Skill box. Paragraph a the problem (what happened! Paragraph 2b the resolution (how he solved the problem) « the backoround (who, when, where) 4 the ending (what happened inthe end, how he felt) ‘writing a narrative When you vite a sory make it easy to follow and interesting. + Tal he story in chronological order. + Organize you ideas into four paragraphs [the background the problem, the resclttion, the ending) + Useacjectves and adverbs to make the text more interesting 68 EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook pages 17 and 75 |writing a narrative m adverbs of manner WRITING 5 A Compiete the sentences from Martin's story, Cheek your answers in the text 1 One moming, he was having a _ breakfast, 2 Martin__ booked a fight. B Answer the questions about sentences Land 2. 1. Which word is an adjective and describes @ noun? 2 Which word is an advert and describes a verb? = 3 What letters do we adi to most adjectives to make an adverb? — © Uncenine seven more adverbs that describe verbs in Martin's story ‘We use adverbs of manner o say how somigone does an action: Martin wos wag patienty a the aitpor. Most adjectives: ‘quiet > quiet slow -> slowly ‘Adjectives ending in-y-_haooy -> happy, angry > enanty Inveguar adverbs: good -> wel fast-> fost arc -> hard Look! Adverbs of manner come atthe endo he phrase He speeks Spanish well. NOT Heeatewe-Spanish 7 Read the Text builder, Choose the correct words to complete the fist paragraph of another story ‘Ana Canziho is from Goiénia, Brad, but in She planned 10.90 home to celebrate with 2015, she was living in Sao Paulo, where she her fiends an family in Golda, Ana wes ‘was studying "hard / haraly in college. After her very “practical / practically, and the night Nee se vastus tiers perouey before the fight she packed her suitcase forthe results, but she was also very Shappy / careful carefully, checked to make sure anil because it washer birthday in two days, she had her passport and tickets, and sept ‘9000 J well. BA Match phrases 1-6 with pictures 2-1 n pas. discuss what happened to Ana Carvalho Pus your eas nt hres groups forthe next twee paragraphs ofthe nara 1 apologize and give her a ticket to Goisnia 4 receive the exam results at her party 2 begin to worry on the plane not hear her correctly 6 ask which gate is for Goidnia 3 realize thatthe plane i fying to Guyana Use your notes to help you write the rest of Anas story Remember to use adverbs & Exchange stories wth another par. Check () three sentences that ae wel ten Personal Best | Write fve sentences about a vacation experience you ha. Use ferent adverb in each sentence 70 EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook page 17; photocopiable activity 3D SkillsThe working world will, may, and might for predictions m jobs 4A The future of work 1A B Look at the ttle ofthe text and the picture, What do you think itis about? In pairs, decide which jobs machines will do in the future and wich jobs will always need people. ‘accountant fashion designer farmer journalist model police oficer receptionist salesperson surgeon tour guide waiter/waltess “= 2 ead the text. Which jobs do experts think that machines will do? SEA WON scales eee VIEL AN 2 OB OliPAKEIMY, ta History shows Us that as od jobs de MILL ARISEN TAS & Er ae cary your bags ta you travel tips. Robots and computers ae taking our jobs According to experts, ninety years thom ‘ow, machines wal replace 70% of today’s ‘occupations. Accountants and. telephone salespeople may be the first to lose their obs. In restaurants, robots might replace waiters and waitresses, Models might also disappear, fashion designe, Ralph Lauren, s already experimenting with holographic ‘models for his clothes. And in the future, when you go tothe hospital fran operation, ‘even the surgeon probably won't be rea ffm at the Henn-na Hotel in Japan, A -waldressed Japanese woman welcomes sme and asks if have aresenation, Sut this ‘no ordinary receptionist. Shei in fact, a robot—one of several atthe hotel that can ‘exist for us inthe future? Here are ou op three predictions 1 Drone controller Drones wil deliver our shopping, remove ur wash, and may even act 36 police fiers But people will stil need to contro these ying devices from the ground. 2 Vertical farmer ‘Transporting food will probably become ‘more expensive, and with coved cites, ‘there wll only be one way to grow food and vegetables—uowardl_ Supermarkets will grow all their food above them in special glass buildings. 3 Space tour guide Inthe future, people won't want to rave around the word on vacation. Space ‘turism wall create thousands of jobs fot Space pilots and tour guides to take tous ‘tof this world! your room, and even give 3 Match the two columns to make complete sentences. Check your answers in the text. 4A 1 2 3 Ninety years from now machines wil a become more expensive ‘Accountants and telephone salespeople may bs also disappear Models might © want to travel around the world on vacation ‘The suigeon probably won't 4 replace 70% of today's occupations. Transporting food wll probably be the first to lose thelr jobs People won't 1 bereal ‘Answer the questions about the predictions in exercise 3. Which two sentences ate about tings that are likely? Which two sentences are about things that are possible? Which two sentences are about things that are univety? Choose the correct words to complete the rule, Then read the Grammar box. When we use probably it comes before / after wil and before / after won't Workbook page 20; photocopiable activity 44 VocabularyPredictions which are Predictions which Predictions which are very sure/very likely: less sure/possibe: ‘untikely: The tratc wil be very bad tonight. lt might rin tomorrow. ‘Chelsea won't min the FA cup nent ye. The rain may bette Look Wecan use probably with wil and won't. probably fi the exam /1 probably won't pass te exam = A © 44) Pronunciation: want/won't Listen and repeat the sentence from the text Match the words in bold withthe sounds /a/ and In the future, people won't want to travel around the world on vacation, B @)AB) How do you say the sentences? Pay attention to want and won't Listen, check, and repeat 1. He might want to look fora new jo. 3 My boss will probably want to travel by boat. 2. Robots won't replace polticlans. 4 Inthe future, you won't have t go to school. ‘Go to Communication practice: Student A, page 160; Student B, page 168 © A Work in pais and took atthe topics below. What do you think wil happen in the future? Make nine predictions ‘Students won't go to school. Computers will probably replace teachers, HOW WILL EDUCATION CHANGE? Students / go to school/college. Computers / replace / teachers. © Students / study / ctferent subjects. WHAT WILL THE HEALTH SVSTEM BE LIKE? F, @ There/ te / more healthcare jobs. © Robots / replace / doctors. © Wego to the doctor's / when we are sick. B A) Usten to-an expert talking about the topics. What predictions does she make? How sure isshe? at Did you agree with the expert? Can you think of any other predictions about these topics? 'B in pairs, make predictions about the topes. Say if you agree or dsagree with your partner ERO earth Wor ip YH NH GT ca) (the town or city where you tive an i home toigt TOW a wat sChosolege Personal Best | Writ predictions about how ie different jabs wll change inthe future,READING skimming a text m pronoun referencing 4B I'm so bored! | 1 Look at the tite and the pletures on page 33, Which jobs can you see? Discuss the questions in pairs 1 How often do you feel bored? 3 D0 you think boredom isa bad thing? Why/Why not? 2 What jobs do you thinkare boring? 4 What can you do to stop being bored at work? AMEN skinning otoxt When we skim text, we read it quickly to understand the main ideas + Look at the tite pictures and any headings, ana predict wha the tet is about + Read the ist sentence in each paragraph carefully. These are “topic sentences” and are usually summary of what the paragraphs about. * Think abou the ideas rom al he topic sentences to understand the general meaning ofthe whole text, i 2 Resa the Skit box. Then read the HFIGHIEE topic sentences inthe text and check) the bes description ofthe ton 1 Moder technology makes us feel bores more quick, C) 2 People con have beter ideas ater they do boring acts, 4 Boredom in offees isa seus problem for companies, (1) 3 Answer the questions in pairs, Resd the text again and check your answers 11 What do most people do when they are bored? 2 How did the scientists use the plastic cups to test people's creativity? 3 What activity did sore people do first to make themselves be bored? 4 Who was more creative in the experiment? What ideas did they have? '5 What does Jack White do to give himself dees for neve songs? 8 What kind of activities make us more/less creative? FS Has the text changed your opinion about being bored? Why/Wy nat? 5 A Look atthe extract trom the text Who or wnat does They refer to? Some scientists think we're making» mistoke. They beleve that boring activites can be good forus. B ead the Text builder Find pronouns 1-8 inthe text and say what they refer to ‘We use pronouns and possessive adjectives to avoid repeating nouns: ‘Sharon had a fantastic idea yesterday Ie was realy creative arias aia works ate. | saw him nthe office at 800 est right ‘My parents earn alot of money bu think their Jobs are very boring © A complete the text with the pronouns inthe box. What do the pronouns refer to? fis he thorn ‘Kerl Duncker was a German psychologist. * ismost ‘famous for developing a way to test creativity, in? experiment, he gave students a candle, @ book of matches, and box of thumbtacks, He asked > ___t0 stick the candle tea wall and light “__ without dipping any wax on the table, B In pairs, ty to solve Duncker's problem. Explain your solution to the class. 76 EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook page 21; photocopiable activity 4B Skills78 ‘Weall iste being Bored) pariculanyatwnork Infact, most of us try hard to avoid * Ht end, thanks to modem technology, there are now hundreds of ‘ways to keep ourselves entertained, People watch videos or play games on te way to work, check their phones when they're in boring meetings, ‘and chat with fiends or isten to music while they Go dull administrative tasks. But some scientists think we te making a mistake, They believe that boring activites can be good for us, anda recent ‘psychology experiment tests this dea, in 2013) OF Sane Mann/ahe Rebetar Cadina'T lean experiments tax peSeIe's Cteativiy |e, hew.ccodl we are at corring ip with new ideas. "Their idea was to ee if boredom had an effect on how creative we are. They gave 140 people blest cups and asked them to think of different ways to use them. However, Palfof the people spent 15 minutes Going some very boring activities firs: They had t telephone numbers from s long list and copy * them on a piece of paper EOS eR eae EIRREPERIA tre people who cia the bong activities fst were much more creative an thought of lots of (dens. Some people suggested wearing the cups os party hats cr filing 5 them with fut juice andi freezing ther to make popsicles. Whereas, the people who didn't do any boring tasks found it hard to think of many ‘ways to use the cups. WAS elite Gore donTIeaTT BE HESHURFORIS, © she doesnt tink ‘we should be afta cf ‘dong nothing." Mery very successful people do “borin activities in their fee time. For example, rock musician Jack White, repairs fumiture. ” His hobby helos him relax and think of ideas for ‘new songs. At work, some successful people do similar things to be more Creative, like cleaning out their desk or deleting old e-mails See lt eI SSET ETE ERA WEPR IS EBSFEHL You should onty do boring activites for a short tme. And you should avold physical activities that make you feel tired, as this can make you less creative. So, if you usualy listen to music, read the news, and send messages to fiends when you're bored at wort, why not try doing les? Make yourself a cup of Coffee, organize your peperwor, oF look out the window —maybe ® iewill change your life. and you can always tell your boss that you're being creative Personal Best | Write about atime you thought of a creative solution to 8 problem, EF] EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook page 21 :AC The secret boss 1 Look atthe two people in the pictures. What is the relationship between them? Read the text and check Carla Pine is the managing director of @ chain of Malian restaurants. She works in Vancouver and is Benne rarer like a member of the staff but, because people might ~ Le ee me eerie, Se a ae Sea es rs reece, au 4 t] Carla Pine | 2 choose the corret options to complete the sentences. Raa th teat agen and check. GE aig an 2 Shes gong to carge fer appewancefephfon / voces people dot recone br 2: Sresgoing to sexi! ts ke to work aso haa abs fan employe 1 CriNcey hed Tassos seniog are rarer cect tea enn exter 5 OnWeaessy on rar, hs woking wh Ly Mande Gog Non tae ote 3 Answer the questions about the sentences in exercise 2. Then read the Grammar box. 1 Do the sentences refer to the past the present, or the future? 2. Which sentences say when and/or where she wil do things? [EYER ong to and present continuous Future plans: Future arrangements (with a fixed time and place): J'm going to take 3 training course ‘He's working in Seattle on Monday The company goings opens revere Whatreywa dogs ony? Lok ie can do se be going th arangemerts ‘He's going to trove! to Seat on Monday What are you going to doth Go to Grammar practice: be going to and present continuous, page 119 4. A OID) Pronunciations going to arctwant to Usen to Corl speaking cushy How are going to and want to pronounced? {want to find out what is keto wor for my company, so Im goin t visit to of my restaurants in secret B 410 in pairs, say the conversation quickly, Listen, check, and repeat. ‘A Veh are you going te co tonight? B I'm going to try that new Chinese restaurant Do you wark to come? A cant, Im going to work late tonight. mre tomorrow, if you want to get together B Yes, thats great. want to hea all your news 80 EXTRA PRACTICE: Workbook paye 22; photocopiable activity 4 Grammar