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PROGRESS CHECK Complete the texts with the words and phrases in the boxes. For each text there are some extra ‘words and phrases you do not need. 1 [evidence | guilty |imnocent | judge | jury [Justice | verdict | victim ‘Unfortunately, there wasn't enough to charge the burglar, but the police knew he was ‘They asked the to be patient until they could find something to connect hima to the crime. A few ‘months later, that’s exactly what happened and a(n) ‘sentenced him to prison for 10 years. 2, [hate [organised [petty prevention | rate [scene | wave | youth | Police in the town are reporting an increase in the crime which has been linked to gangs of young boys. ‘time like this has never been a problem in the area before, and police are looking for ‘answers to explain the sudden crime So far the gangs have been shoplifting inexpencive items, ‘ut it is well-known that ‘crimes can lead to more serious offences. 3 [beat him up | broke in | got away with | held up [Jet her off| made for After Susie the bank, she stole 2 car and ‘the coast, Her plan was to sail to an island far away She felt confident that she had the robbery. But she drove too fast and was stopped by a police officer. She hoped the officer would ‘with a fine, but she wasn’t so lucky. The officer checked the number plate of the car and discovered it was stolen. WD choose the correct words. 1 I promise Iwill not / shall not say a word to 6 Don't call the police unless / in case you're sure ‘anyone about the money. the ring was stolen. 2 Ob, no, the inspectors! They're finding out / 7 Ifthe police don’t find / won't find my car, I don't going to find out T haven't got a ticket. know what Iwill do, 3 Once they leave / will leave, we'll enter through 8 When the police collect evidence, they shall put / the bathroom window. put it in special evidence bags. 4 By next summer he will have written / will have 9 As long as / Provided that you pay the fine now, been writing his crime story for five years. ‘you won't have to pay more later. 5 This time tomorrow, I am watching / 10 You will be safe online if / unless you don't post will be watching my favourite crime drama personal information. x Cumulative progress 123 4/56 788 1017 1200 WB) Reaa tne text below and choose the correct word to fill each gap. 1 Aaudiences B producers Investigating a crime: Who does what? Ccasts D directors All around the world (1) are hooked on 2 Ascreenplays B channels crime dramas. They are among the most popular cemier ‘Deitcoms @ on TV, and there are many of them. te ae But are they accurate? Do the crime (3) investigators (CSI) who are called to a terrible cue pee ‘murder also interview the suspects and catch the 4 Asign Bevidence criminals in the case? Cmark Ddue No, they don't. When a crime has been committed, 5 Agive B concentrate police officers secure the area so that no Clend Dpay @ is destroyed. Then the CSI people < Kise mi arrive. It is their job to take photographs and to collect, package and 2 ‘eure ‘transport what they find there. To do their job well, hey must Ccarry Dhang 6) attention to the smallest detail. 7 Acxperience B interested Once everything arrives at the crime lab, the forensic scientists analyse it Csucceed D respond in order to (6) ‘out how the crime happened or who did it, If 8 Atrial B judge they (7)____in identitymmg the criminal, there is 2 Cverdict Dijustice @ ‘and the evidence is presented there. You win some, you lose some READING | Gapped text Sader Bok papa GBD Read the article opposite for one minute. Then cover it and decide if each of the statements is T (True) or F (False). 1 The article is about how people should behave when they play sports. T / F 2. Itis probably from an instruction or rule book. T / F 3. The article seems to be aimed at sports coaches. T / F 4 The artide gives information about the benefits of good behaviour in sport. T/ F WD) Read sentences A-G in Exercise 3 and match each sentence with ideas 1-7. 1 Everyone involved in sport can benefit from 4 Having a good time doing sportis as important as behaving like this _ succeeding in It 2 Someone behaved unexpectedly in favour of the 5 There are many benefits to the activities, _ other people im their team, __ 6 ‘These skills can be helpful for other things you do, 3 Because losers are not acknowledged, bad not just sport. behaviour can be the result as participants will do 7 "These abilities are equally important as being anything to win. _ good at something WE) Reaa the article again. Choose which sentence A-G fits each gap 1-6. There is one extra sentence ‘you do not need. A Incontrast, losers are criticised and their efforts E It is great to be a champion and even better to are ignored, which can lead to people wanting to enjoy participating, ‘win at all costs, F Surprisingly, he declined in orde: B Young people who have learnt these things have teammate a chance’ learnt valuable life skills that they can apply in other areas of their life, to give a G These sorts of activities, where young people ‘work together effectively, help them trust others, In fact, skills like these are just as necessary communicate well and accept peaple who are as talent! different from them D This approach to sport can positively influence everyone involved — just as behaving badly can have the opposite effect (WE) Find words in the article which match these definitions, 1. behaving towards someone in a particular way (paragraph By 2. forming an essential part of something (paragraph C) 3 things that happen (paragraph C) 4 having qualities that make you want it (paragraph D) 5 showing kindness end good manners (paragraph D) 6 major beneft (paragraph D) 7 ushappy because you want to do or have something that someone else does or has (paragraph E) - 8 people who are competing against you (paragraph ¥) 36 JE A GOOD SPORT Is winning the most importa thing nsprt? How should you behave when youlosé!isit OK tosboutae | ‘the raferee? I you think the answers to these questions aren't signfiean, think again, While research has shown that doing sport has health, social and psychological benefiss,some of the biggest benefits come from learning to be'a good sport, or sportsmanship’ as ies also called. Good sportsmanship is Fir and honest behaviour in spore That involves following the rule ofa game, not cheating, respecting the judgement of referees, offials and sports coaches as well as treating your opponents B and teammates with respect [1 Showing good sportsmanship i an integral part of professional port: tennis players shaking hands, footballers buaring losing teams cheering the winners are oypicl sights ~and there are more excraordinary examples © t00, Alter winning 3 gold medal zt the Olympics, Michael Phelps, one of te members ofthe Amorican SwlmmingTear, had the opportunity to compate in another race for the chance to win a further medal. In an athletics competition, Spanish runner vin Ferndnder Anaya was in second place behind Kenyan runner Abel Mutsi When Muti slaned down, believing he had elready crossed the finishing line instead of passing ‘him Anaya guided him over the line. Mural won due to Anaya's good sportsmanship These arent isolated incidents ‘then look online and you'l find hundreds more. ‘Of course, spertsmanship is not just for D professionals, it's a desirable quality in everyone involved in sport Taking responsibility for your ‘own actions, being respectful, acknowledging good play by others and ng the referee's decisions are importer sil Similarly player who focuses on improving their Gwn abilies rather than blaming others fer falure and who is gracious ater losing and winning is a real asset toa team. ‘Yu might think chat everyone would encourage this atticude in sport. but one ofthe biggest obstacles to pod sportsmanship is our culture of competitiveness. Competition s seen as characrerbulling and only EE winners are celebrated [4 Not ony hats educationals lie Kohn argues in his book No CCortes'The Cae Against Conpattiant makes young peeple angry. suspicious cf others envious and unable to understand other people’ viewpoints. Kohn belleves that we should replace competitive activities with ones that involve cooperation. [5 All of these are valuable life skills ~ and what is more, when given the opportunity, youre, people enioy F ‘cooperative activities more than competitive ones, nan experiment. when the games expert Terry Orlick ‘aught non-competicve games, over 60% of the boys and all the girks preferred them to games with opponents. Whether you choose compestie or cooperative sports. one thing is very clear ~the benefits of ening to be a good sport are huge. Good sporsmarship trans you to be more gracious and respect andes you deal wih stress and ge along with others In lat, for example, hey know how to work well a5 pare of group, respect their classmate’ opiiond andee flues ts laring opportunites So what are you ‘ating fr! Get out enjoy the sports you do and practite beings good sport! 7 GD choose the correct words. 1 Ob, no! The fans really shouldn't / can’t throw 4 We can / must be at the ticket office by 9 o'clock things at the players! or there won't be any left to buy. 2 You mustn't be / shouldn't have been playing, 5 Its OK ~ we don’t have to watch / needn't have cricket inside ~ you broke a window! ‘watched the tennis if youll rather go out. 3 In basketball, you're not allowed / you don't 6 You should / could water-ski like a champion Ihave to run with the ball; you have to dribble. ‘when you were five? I don't believe it! W complete the dialogue with the words and phrases in the box. Use each one only once. allowed | can | can't | could | couldn't | don't have to |is allowed to Isn't allowed | may | musto’t| need | should have | to | will be able ‘Ax Jake, (1) ‘you explain something lo me? B: Surel What do you need to knox? ‘Az Australian Rules football. There was a match on ‘TV yesterday and it looked interesting, but I @) understand it! E (3) called you then to explain it, ‘B: Well, i's kind of complicated, but I think T (4) to give you the basics A; Great! So, what are the rules? I know you are (5) ‘to hold the ball when running, Bs Yes, players (6) run with the ball, but they (7) to bounce it every 15 metres, They can pass the ball to their teammates, either by handballing or kicking it to them, ‘ut throwing the ball like they do in American football (8) A: OK, And to score you kick the ball through the sticks, right? B: That's right ~ to score a goal, which is actually worth six points, you have (9) Kick ‘the ball between the two high sticks they're called posts, by the way. There are also two shorter posts, but you (10) __ only score a point if you kick the ball through them. ‘Ai Oh, OK. What about holding the other player? They did that a lot B: Yes, we call that tackling. A player (11) tackle, but he (12) ‘tackle high on the body ~ certainly not around the neck, for example. Anything else? : Well, 1 (13) ‘understand the rules for free kicks, You (44) explain them now though! WB) write one word in each gap to complete the sentences. Use words from the Grammar reference. 1 Sarah was to get Novaic Djokovic's 3 Youneedn't bought me a ticket, but autograph at Wimbledon! thanks very much anyway. 2 Henry. have been a champion boxer if 4 He tried to score himself, which was stupid. he had trained harder. He Ihave passed the ball to Messi! GD choose the correct words. Simon had a really bad day oa the golf court / course yesterday —his ball ended up in the water! ‘The reporter asked Andy Murray who he thought was the most difficult tennis player to win / beat, ‘They had to clean up the motor racing ring / track after theré was a crash: luckily. no drivers were hurt. ‘At the end of the match, the fans ran onto the football piteh / rink and congratulated the players. ‘Twas worried that my team was going to lose, but in the end the result was a score / draw. ‘On a hot day it’s very difficult to be out on the tennis field / court because a match can go on for hours, ‘The final game for the championship will be close and T have no idea who is going to beat / win. Don't forget to wear a warm jacket to the ice ring / rink as it's very cold in there. eyaueune ‘You hin some, you les same (WE) complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are some extra words you do not need. [bat competitors cue opponents [racket referee [rod | spectators | wick | umpire | viewers | ‘The tennis player threw her tothe ground because she was angry with herself for missing an easy shot. ‘Thousands of Jimed up for the start of the marathon, including disabled athletes in wheelchairs, ‘Fee was sure he caught a fish with his ‘but was very disappointed to see it ‘was just a shoe. ‘Televised events like the Olympic Games and the ‘FIFA World Cup attract millions of in countries around the world, 5 When you play snooker, you must hold the conrectly or you won't be able to hit ‘the balls very well 6 Itcan really hurt if you're hit with a hockey . $0 players wear special equipment to protect their bodies 7 ‘When 2 football team loses, the fans sometimes complain about the and say he made ‘the wrong decisions, 8 ‘The football player was really annoyed because every time she got the Dall, the booed. ‘Match to make sentences. Use the words in italics to help you. v ‘You have to listen, __ ‘Miranda was cheating No player really stands ‘Yuri was prevented __ Tthink there's a difference __ ‘The favourite was knocked Our supporters are anxious __ Tthink you should check __ Some of the fans insist __ Many athletes participate __ GRAMMAR 2 | GD choose the pest word or phrase to complete each sentence. ‘The referee _ that; he was too far avray. a) mustn't be seeing ) can't have seen, ©) shouldn't have seen ‘Top athletes a healthy diet. 1a) must have to eat ) could have eaten ) might be eating He have been cheating, bul they're not sure, a) must ) should ¢) mignt Rachel have won the race; she wasn’t even there! a) might not b) couldn't ——_¢) shouldn't Tm sorry but you your tickets earlier; there aren't any left now. a) might have been buying b) must have bought ©) ought to have bought ‘video games at the moment because a) can't be playing 1b) might not play ©) couldn't have been playing OER Ca Ms eat a) out in the first round of the competition ) on following the team everywhere they play. ©) oui for your name when its called, ) from taking part in the race by illness. €) about the final result of the game 4) at Monopoly, but we caught ber, 8) ou! this new international sporis blog, 1h) benveen snooker and billiards. 4) in this tournament because it's the best. j) out in that team as they're all the same. -P Student's Book pege'S3_ Grammar reference, Studerits Book page 153. WD) complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Do not change the word given. Use two to five words, including the word given. 1 Em sure multi-player video games are fun. BE Multi-player video games fun 2 [don’t know why he isn’t here, but perhaps he didn't know about the match, MIGHT Tdon‘t know why he isn't here. but he —_= about the match 3. The team missed a penalty so they ‘weren't leading at half time SHOULD The team, at half time, but they missed a penalty. 4 Texpect the game was exciting Must The game exciting 5 think younger players will enjoy the game World of Wizards. TO The game World of Wizards enjoyable for younger players. > Student’ Book, pages2 * 15 LISTENING | wmuitipie choice (single extract) GE) <))c¢ Listen to the beginning of a radio interview with a teenage girl called Heather. As you listen, complete the notes below. 1 she has a biog 2 she won award for 3 blog has a lot of 4 channel wants new TV. 5 nota or 6 show has young, @D er risten to the complete interview and choose the correct answers. 1. What is the main reason for Heather being on the programme? A She won an award. B She has broken a record. © She has got a new job. 2. What are people losing interest in? A game shows B soap operas © sports shows 3 What is Heather's role on the new show? A She will present and interview. B She will only report live from events. C She wil stay at the studio. 4 What has Heather never done before? Avwritten an artide B appeared live on TV € interviewed someone Bre | PStudents Book page ss GB) Match the two parts of the sentences. 4 They seem __ 2 Someone must have __ 3 Teean't__ 4 Telooks as if__ 5 They must__ 6 He mustbe__ 7 Ttlooks as__ Choose the correct words. 1 A: Ttmust / could have been exiting to win the championship cup. Bi Yes, it was! 2 A: What's Jack doing at his computer? 'B: He can / could be checking the tennis scores online. 3. A: How do you think the loser feels? ‘B: She can’t / shouldn't be very happy at ‘the moment Roe noge 5 Whatis true about the new show? A Some of the videos might not be fanny B The presenters waite their own scripts. © People in the studio can win things. 6 What is true about Heather's blog? ‘A tt includes alot of factual information. B Mer readers are interested in golf € She will have to stop writing it. 7. When it comes to playing sport, Heather ‘A profors playing football to cricket. B mainly enjoys basketball and tennis. € likes to watch football more than playing it. feeling upset because he lost the match, he has hurt himself quite badly. if he's just finished the running race. have been racing against each other, to be cheering loudly for their team, be easy to prevent an accident. committed a foul. 4 A: Manchester United lost 6-0! ‘B: They couldn't be / have been trying very hard 5 A: Why are those people s0 noisy? B: The match is on; hey might be / have been cheering for their team. 6 A: Why isn't the champion in the race? B: Maybe / Might be she isn't feeling very well. “You win sorne, you losesome WW) 100k at the photographs and complete the sentences using the words given in the correct form and any other words you need. 1 They the game at a Stadiuim, (must / watch) 2 They themselves very much, (seem / enjoy) 3 They too close to cach other. (may / ide) 4 One of them ____conteol of their bike (could / lose) 5 They ina triathlon event, (might / compete) 6 The athlete in the middle the winner of the competition. (must / be) sl ye ectoe em no es > Student's Book, page! GBD complete the table and answer the questions. 1 Which verb takes a suffix for the noun and adjective form without changing? 2 Whien verbs are the same form as thir nouns? 3. What are the adverb forms of the verbs? 4 Which adverbs nove double 12 Verb [Noun ‘Adjective ‘succeed Benefit protect value challenge WD) Write a form of the word in capitals in each gap to complete the text. THE RECORD BREAKER ‘Max Verstappen showed great (1) and skill to win the CONFIDENT 2016 Spanish Grand Prix. It was a remarkable (2) for ACHIEVE ‘Max as he was only 18 at the time, and he became the youngest ever 3) of a Formula One race. Everyone was shocked by WIN te (4) result - they thought Nico Rosberg or Lewis EXPECT Hamilton would win. However, an (5) crash in the FORTUNE frst minutes put their cars out of action, Bui even without the two champion drivers. it was still a (6) race for young Max. CHALLENGE, After (7) passing the drivers in front of him, he stayed. SUCCEED in the lead until the end, It was a (8) experience andone = VALUE he will never forget a ¥ Complete the exam advice with the words and phrases in the box. complete | exclamation marks formal | paragraph | set phrases ‘When you write 2 formal letter or email, you should use an appropriate style 1 Use words and phrases where possible and avoid using 2 Use forms, not short forms. 3 Use to start and finish the letter in an appropriate way. 4 Write each new idea or suggestion in a separate Read the letter and complete it with the words and phrases in the box. because of consider | n fact | look forward to | propose request for |would argue | WD Rewrite the sentences to make the underlined phrases more formal. WRITING | A tetter/ An email “> Student's Book, pages 56-57 Wilting reference, Student’ Book page 172 Ey rst) Dear Mrs Hayes, am writing in response to your (a) _ - suggestions for sports options that could be offered next year. | would like to put forward a few ideas for you to @) Firstly, | (3) _ __ that team sports do ot appeal to everyone. For this reason, an option such as athletics is an excellent alternative. | have spoken to my classmates and the majority agree that this would be a very interesting option. (4) . Idid not speak to 2 single student who felt it was a bad idea My second suggestion is to (5) that in winter an indoor sport, such as badminton or aym, should be offered. Many students enjoy these activities and it would be easy to set up some badminton courts in the hall while other stucients used the gym equipment. Finally, | would like to suggest that yoga should be offered as an alternative to other sports. It is very beneficial for reducing stress and building core strength. (6 this, it would definitely be of Interest to many students, 1) hearing from you. Best regards, Sam Wilkinson, Year 11 1 Lunderstand that some students den'twant to stay after school. So, lunchtime clubs are a good idea, 2. Lmuwsiting about your proposal to introduce Innchtime sports clubs, 3 Towant to tell you three ideas 4 Just tell meif you have any questions about my suggestions. 5 Lowe from Justin. 6 ‘The last thing is that there should be activi es to help students relax, (WE) Read the information in the box and match sports 1-3 and reasons a-c. Add another reason for each one and then write three paragraphs. yall funding to start three new lunchtime A dance__ 2 dodgeball__ 3 v 4) good to have an alternative team sport to football ) many students would love to learn, eg, Salsa and Hip hop ¢) fun activity that appeals to even ‘non-sporty’ students, ‘You see this notice on your schoo! noticeboard: lam pleased to announce that we have sports clubs. I any of you would like to suggest what activities we should offer, please email me by next Wednesday giving reasons for your suggestions. Mr Norman, Headteacher PROGRESS CHECK GBD choose the best word to complete each sentence. 1 The Tour de France is the most famous cycling race of all and I hope to in itone day. a) cheat b) adjust ©) participated) consist 2. Every year, thousands of ___wait at the finishing line of the New York Marathon, a) competitors Wb) spectators) umpires a) viewers 3 Itwas deafening down by the as the cars sped by at speeds of over 300 kilometres an hour, a) feta b) ring © track €) course 4 Last year, one of the favourites had to__out of the tournament with a shoulder injury a) check ‘b) Knock ©) stick 4) pun 5 First, position the balls on the table: then pick up your + line it up with the balls and shoot. a) bat by cue md 4) stick 6 There have been scandals with cyclists who failed drug tests and were from racing, a) banned By insisted ——_c) anxious 4) prevented 7 The young Italian athlete really cut as a very strong contender to take the title a) listened b) minded ©) made 4) stood 8 can't stand it when my team it's not a great result for either team and fans from both teams are disappointed. a) draws b) beats 9) scores 4) wins Choose the correct words, 1 [mustn't / shouldn't have stayed up all night 5 Its OK: you couldn't / needn't bring a swimming playing video games, ‘towel, I've got two. 2 The umpire can’t / mustn't be serious! That ball 6 According to the rules, players aren't able to / as in! allowed to rin with the ball 3 Jon may / must have been waiting for his coach, 7 You ought to / can improve your serve because it's bout I'm not sure abit weak at the moment, 4 I'm glad its Sunday because I mustn't / don’t 8 Goto the website and you will be able to / have have to train today. to buy your tickets there, 789101112 et WD write onc word in each gap to complete the text. If you're bored (1) football try futsal! Its e relatively new sport but its gaining popularity fast.As a bpall-kicking game it's similar to football and the aim of the game is to (2) ‘more goals than the opposing team, However, there are major (3) becween the two sports. First of alla team consists (4) five players, with four on the court and one goalkeeper, as opposed to 11 in football. There are two 20-minute halves with a 15-minute breakin the middle. Each team is (5) to have ‘one 1-minute time-out per half, and there is no offside rule in futsal It's a much quicker game than football. but it's fairly easy to adjust (6) the faster pace, even if ‘you're only (7) 16 playing football. Ifyou want to (8) up as a fun new activity there are plenty of clubs for you to join. READING | true/false wi Students Book, pages 58-59 GD Reaa the articte quickly. BD these words are underlined in some of the ‘Which person sentences in Exercise 3. For each one, choose the 1 4s studying to help them get a job? word or phrase that is not a synonym. 1 likelihood a) possibility ) popularity ¢) probability 2. uses music to help people? 2 select adenjoy—_b) choose © pick out — 3 train a) eam tobe) study ©) practise 3 travels frequently? 4 affect a) influence —b) Keep ©) change —— 5 crucial a) boring bY important —_¢) necessary 4 works for an online service? 6 outcome a) result.) consequence ¢) start WD) Read the article again. Decide whether each statement is T (True) or F (False). Then identify the i sentence in the text which supports your decision. Write the first four words of this sentence. ‘There is more likelihood now of people listening to playlists online than an online radio. T /F First four words: Grace thinks it is more difficult to select the right songs for a playlist than decide on the order T/ F First four words: Most people train as psychologists before becoming music therapists.'T / FP First four words: Simon enjoys the fact his work is able to affect people's lives for the better. T / F Furst four words: ‘Taking care of the instruments during shows is the most crucial part of Robbie's job. T /F Fust four words For Robbie. the outcome of doing a short course was getting a job. T /F Fist four wore ‘The course Josie is doing doesn't include any practical skills. T /F First four words: Josie has been the main Dj at a charity event. T/ F First four words: GB Find words or phrases in the article which match these definitions measurement of how good or popular things are (paragraph A) attracting people's attention to something (paragraph A) the feeling you have when you enjoy your job (paragraph B) tobe able to understand how someone thinks or feels (paragraph B) specific times or dates by which you have to do something (paragraph C) the ability to do something in an independent way (paragraph C) get an opportunity that helps you become successful (paragraph D) concentrating on (paragraph D) A Me lM elec tie ee UC Mah ae] tle being a pop star, but there are plenty of other careers in music! Here are a few you might find interesting. {EGY | work or the online music sranming service Deezer. With over 40 milion songs in our library ond over 30,000 radio channels, our 16 million active users have plenty to choose from, Increasingly, though, people profer playlisis to the racio or individual songs - about 50% of siraams now ‘are of playlists. Is my job to erbate and update piaylisss. Seamina is'© fontastic way for new artists and household names to reach big audiences, te record labels and independent ors approach me withthe music ‘After lisiening to thousands of songs, | choose the best ones for my fans. Probably the hordes hing is’ doc ding which fo inlude, but geting the crdor dg ina ply 0 sounds good together. Managing my existing ploylists involves analysing « lot of data ~ | look ot which ‘songs people miss out, their rings and so on — bafore making any charges, For mo, ifs about helping people fo find music they love and promoting new bands. Grace Ifyou love music and helping people, then, ike me, being a music Real erect cotati caenrty pa Innvbe \ecaetacerd iam to hele Reople with problems such as stress and low selfeonfidencs, and to improve their emotional well-being — that js, their emotional health. The pay Student's Book, page 62 Chios Listen to a young man called Justin talking about youth unemployment. Choose the words that mean the same as the words you hear 1 initiative = proposal / programme 5 benefit = earn (win 2 boost = increase / promote 6 abroad foreign / expensive 3 tough = difficult / worrying 7 retail = shop / business 4 develop skills = teach / train 8 take on = give a job to / pay WD) Read the sentences about Justin's talk in Exercise 1. In each one there is an unnecessary word or phrase, or a grammatical mistake in the underlined phrase. Cross out the unnecessary words and correct the mistakes. 1 Head Start helps to increase youth employment 4 Kmployers have a good reason to give to young foryoung people people jobs 2 Atthe moment, there are more than.over $00 staff 5 The government will help you while you look for a in the offices, work. 3. Without relevant qualification, young people 6 Any employer would rather to pay less for wages, struggle to find jobs. GE) ©) cisten again. For questions 1-10, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. 1 Head Start is mainly for those students who will not go to 2 There are currently over Head Start offices and others are about to open, 3 Justin points out that if you don't have a(n} it’s difficult to find a good job. ‘4 Workers in unskilled jobs aren't paid so think carefully about doing them. 5 By doing apprenticeships, young people can while they train. 6 Atplaces like supermarkets, the receives money to give young people jobs 7 The government provides the jobless with a(n) ‘Denefit while they seek work 8 You nced to earn enough to go on forcign and afford things like a car 9 Someone without skills can eventually become the ofa shop. 10 People are happy with Head Start because everyone the programme. aU cm keoreruuk ‘> Student's Book, page 64 9 w GBD Look at the task. Then choose the correct words (EJ Match the statements to the jobs in the in the sentences. exam task, 1 You have to stand for hours and do very repetitive work. suppose this is fine for someone who just wants a simple job, but you have to be well dressed, so you can't wear sneakers or casual shoes, 2 I think it's a big responsibility. The people ‘who hire you want to see results, so you really need {0 be very good. Timagine there's a lot of pressure, too, before exams, It’s not an easy job at all and J thiok it’s only suitabie for some people. 3 Tecan be a great daily activity that doesn't 2. How about work /woeking av'a tutoe? tke a large part of the afternoon and evening, aon - ‘So you still have time to do schoolwork and 3. ealnlsubot wpm ewe choc dag walle participate in leisure activities. 1 think the 4 Shall we move / moving on to working as a waiter? only problem is that sometimes the weather 5 Why / How don't we think about working in a shoo? isn't good Telk for two minutes about the advantages and disadvantages of each job, Then decide which two are the best part-time jobs for students. 4 Tm sure it can be a very tiring job, especially when is busy. and you probably have to work at WE) Look at tne statements in Exercise 2 again the weekend. But on the other hand, it keeps you and answer the cuettions, active, you probably meet lots of peorle and you 1 Which statements only discuss the advantages of set tips too __ ajob? 5 In my opinion, the best things about the job 2 Which statements only discuss the disadvantages are that you don't need any special skills and, ofa joo? if you're lucky you might have some quiet time 3 Which statements discuss both the advantages to do your homework or read a book while the and the disadvantages of ob? children are asleep. ¥ GHD choose the correct words. 4. Whatis it that you attempt / intend to do after you finish secondary school? WE) complete the sentences with the words in the box. at | in| of | off [on Jor | to| with 2 ‘Think carefully about your decision so 1 How can I deal all of the stress that I'm under that you make / get it right. at work? 3 It's a good idea to consider what you 2 Davidis very good ‘English and hopes to are Vest Suited / matched :o. become a teacher, 4A Really base / focus on your strengths, 3. How will the public get around if the bus drivers are but don't forget your weaknesses. stcike? 5 Some students will burn / drop out of 4 Your choices aren't restricted college or a course within the first few months. university. 6 A poor decision now can apply / lead 5 Nursing requires a combination hard work to unhappiness and regrets later, and commitment, 7 Just imagine / dream working ina © Brad, who loves languages, has qualifications great industry and how that will feel ‘both Spanish and French, 8 It isn't easy to adjust / switch to a new 7 A cumber of our employees are sick with te job, but you'll soon get used to It ‘hy this week, 8 Sooner later, you need to make a decision about your future: GE) Read the text below and choose the correct word to fill each gap. 1 Ago B stand A COMPETITIVE SPORT Cheng =D burn ‘Young players lead very busy lives that consist 2 Achead — Bready of training travel and matches. They have to be Cwel Datong careful not to (2) ‘out at an early 3 Ado Baimb age if they want to get (2) inthe ns sport. Once they start to (3) their Cork: Dialer ‘way up, it becomes necessary for them to 4 Ago Bleave a) abroad to play in tournaments, Caet Deome Temight sound exciting, and st times it probably 5 A consists B involves is, butit (5) Jeaving behind friends Ceasers D: ‘and family to pursue their dream, Some ee 3) feeling lonely and look forward 5 amy Bagree to returning home, Many of them give up Cadmit imagine ‘because the sport is very competitive and few 7 Aaccept Bhandle ‘make it to the top. It must be very difficult to Ciinage: Diieal ee Traineergetaey | CT will never be champions Those who - @ to do well can earn a lot of promise D keep money, but most of them do it for the glory. WRITING | A letter / An email 2 Student's Book, pages 66-67 Writing reference, Student's Book, page 171 v GBD complete the exam advice with the examples ——— im the box. eran ce Lovely to hear from you! That's fantastic news ees oe oe [pee that your ams went well was glad to hear that. | Thanks for your Teter ‘You said you're thinking about applying for ‘You don't need any special training! the work-experience programme. That's a . ———— great idea! | reckon that it will give you & 1 When writing to a friend, use informal language and Such better idea of how a business works punctuation Jha! improve your decision-making skills and For example, ‘ability to work independently : * tn my school, everyone does work experience 9 Bt and Raish your latte Boing work experience in an office is Start and finish your letter appropriately: popular because it gives you an Idea of For example, Phe range of careers available in on o*fice environment and it’s quite easy. The other SALE ae STSHENTNER Work-experience placements that are really 3. Use phrases at the sturt to show you know the reader. popular are practical ones wi ch plainer, For example, electricians, decorators and hairdressers, sasse ore 2 fantastic opportunity to develop TReSnderstanding of a career you might be interested in — and learn lots ‘of practical skilist How about talzing to some of the students Read the email and decide if the sentences are T (True) 0: 3 ) or F (False). inyour school who've already done work 1 The waiter does not know the person they are writing experience placements? Find out ff anyone's to.0/F dane a placement in a company Youre 5% merested in and which placements they 2 ‘The writer is in favour of doing work experience. T/ F (hould recommend, [think you'd really @njoy 3. Atte writer's school, work experience of practical Going @ vrork placement. Go for itt sills ig not popular. / F Hope that helps! 4 The writer makes a suggestion at the end.T / F Love Helen @) Read me information in the box and make notes | eee to answer the questions. ‘You have received an email from an English-speaking pen friend, 1 Tick three advantages of doing 2 summer job a) ‘You meet new people outside your s 4 repeat ple outside your social circle \ need your advice, if you don’t mind! As you ([] vou get tirea, Know, | live on the coast angers are ‘You improve your people skills {ike you and tm thinking of applying for a Neaaboedil penplesitls fummer job, Do you think its a good idea? flo she aon employe yo are otra What summer jobs do teenagers in your area and responsible. do” Why? Do you have any suggestions about (71 You can travel. what kind of jobs | should apply for? 2. For each summer jo, give two reasons Why Thanks! someone might doit, Eddie a) summer job: working in a restaurant L reason: ‘B) summer job: monitor in a summer camp for kids What summer jobs related to tourism could teenagers do? ZB write the second and third paragraphs of the email, Use the ideas in Exercise 3 or your own ideas. PROGRESS CHECK GBD complete the texts with the words and phrases in the boxes. For each text there are some extra words and phrases you do not need. 4 [copy in | crazy’| fil in for get | go [Key in |upset | Whenever you send an email, remember to all of the team members, I the impression possroe am be —iFimaye net mela 2 [petleo[resien retire [salary [ep | Terry going to and Iook for another job, He hopes to a place ata big company where he can earn a higher ; 3 [eet] g0 ay off [off sick | on strike | take on ‘The boss wants to some staff to save money. He's sure he'll bankrupt if he doesn't So the workers are threatening to go 4 | bum out] get ahead | geting | going [work up Amanda really wants 10 jn business, but ifshe isn't careful, shel! She's ready to have a baby, so she must take it easy. 5 [Bonus | rea] gor] sack] wage [went ‘No-one gota this year Our boss said he couldn't afford i, but he abroad on holiday, ‘We didn't complain in case we gat the WD) choose the comect words. 1 10 I fancy / would love going to the jobs seminar at the weekend. Iremember to get / getting careers advice when I was at school, The boss would rather they work / worked on the project as a team. She did alt the work herself in order / as not to employ anyone. ‘We would prefer / rather to interview some more candidates Volunteering would mean to give / giving up your free time. Let me show / to show you how to use the new software, Celia is quite anxious about attend / attending the interview Why did you agree work / to work every weekend? The new employees had better not be / to be late on their first day, Cumulative progress 1 23 45 6/7 8 9 i) 1) 12 WE) Write a form of the word in capitals in each gap to complete the text. Your rights in the workplace Rights in the workplace exist for the (1) __ ofall workers. irom those who PROTECT have been in full-time (2) ___for years EMPLOY to young people who are just starting out and are doing an (3) "i APPRENTICE They include the maximum weekly hours someone can work, time off for sickness. parental leave when children are born and ‘much more, If anyone believes they have been treated ) __ at work there is a government FAIR office that they can contact to make a (5)__This office helps staff and COMPLAIN employers to have better (6) andto RELATION understand workplace laws, If somedne is found (7) ofbresking GUILT the law, the punishment may include fines or, the most serious cases, even (8) PRISON, Exploring art -¥W_ x READING | Gapped text : Student's Book, pages 70-71 BD Read the article and decide which three artists produced the work in the photos. Tick the names. 4 Malgorzata Chodakowska 3 Skeleton Sea__ 5 Mathilde Rousse) __ 2 Néle Azevedo __ 4 Heather Jansch __ 6 DNALL WD Rear the article again. Choose from sentences A-G the one which fits each gap 1-6. There is one extra sentence you do not need. A that she uses to make her incredible sculptures from beaches B they are unusual and appealing forms of art because they are so individually produced that’s precisely what makes it so interesting to work with, D itis unique, no two images will ever De the same E but they also have a serious environmental message F they are made of organic materials, they constantly change and the results are unpredictable. G to inspire people to make the most of their lives now WB) Fina words ana phrases 1-8 in the article. Use the context to match them to the correct meaning a-h. 1 tricky (paragraph B)____—_a)- making you very interested or attracted 2 interpreted (paragraph C)___-—_—b) the smallest part ofa living thing that can operate independently 3 fascinating {paragraph D)____—_@)_a serious lack of food that continues for a long time 4 cafting (paragraph B) 4) ‘understood an action or situation in a particular way 5 highlight [paragraph F)____—_e)-making something skiifully 6 famine (paragraph F)___—_f)._ something interesting that people are likely to want to discuss 7 cells (paragraph) g) difficult to deal with 8 talking point (paragraph G) __—_—iA) describe something in a way that makes people notice it and ‘think about it

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