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Contents
Language Biography .................... pp. 4-7 Module 5
Resource Activities 5 ....................... pp. 37-39
Module 1 Pairwork Activities 5 ....................... p. 40
Resource Activities 1 ....................... pp. 8-10 Portfolio Activities 5........................ p. 41
Pairwork Activities 1 ....................... pp. 11-12 Game ............................................. p. 42
Portfolio Activities 1........................ p. 13
Game ............................................. p. 14 Module 6
Game ............................................. p. 21 Module 7
Game ............................................. p. 29 Module 8
Module 4
Pairwork Activities 8 ....................... p. 61
Pairwork Activities 4 ....................... p. 34
Game ............................................. p. 63
Game ............................................. p. 36
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Language Biography
All About Me!
Name: Date of birth:
Age: Place of birth:
I am in my year of English.
My English Teacher’s name:
Read and put a tick (✓) or a cross (✗).
Some members of my family speak English.
Some members of my family are from an English-speaking country.
I often read English books, magazines, etc.
I often watch English TV programmes.
I often listen to English songs.
I have extra English lessons.
There is someone at home who speaks English to me.
I have contact with people from English-speaking countries.
I have visited/lived in the following English-speaking countries:
Country (ies): .....................................................................................................................................
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Language Biography
How I Learn!
Think about the easiest ways for you to learn something new. Read the sentences below and choose. You
can choose more than one.
1 I understand words/sentences better if I 4 I learn best if I work
A listen to them on cassette/CD. A on my own.
B listen to my teacher saying them. B in pairs.
C see them written. C in a group/team.
D see, listen and do something with them. D other
E other
5 I am more eager to learn if
2 I learn words/phrases better if I A I know why I’m doing an activity.
A listen to them on cassette/CD. B I know an activity will help me.
B listen to my classmates saying them. C I am rewarded.
C read them. D an activity will help me to find out
D write them. more about the things I like.
E repeat them. E other
F act them out, sing them, etc.
6 I understand grammar rules better if
G they are part of a video/DVD, etc.
A they are explained to me in my
H other
mother tongue.
3 I can express myself best if I B I compare them with my mother
A already know all the words I need to use. tongue.
B know some of the words I need to use. C I find them through exploring a text.
C use mime, objects and pictures to help me. D other
D have some life experience on the subject.
E other
My World of English!
Make a note of what you do in English.
The stories/poems I know in English
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The songs I can sing in English
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The videos/DVDs I’ve watched in English

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Language Biography
Now I Can ...!
Here is what you will be able to do in English at this level. Every now and then, for instance once a
month, you will need to check your progress. For this reason you should use a pencil so that you can
change and/or add things as you go along. You can use the following code:
Very Well: ✓✓✓ OK: ✓✓ Not Very Well: ✓
Listening
I can ...
• understand and people talking about things I know. ................................
• understand people giving factual information ................................
• understand everyday conversations. ................................
• understand programmes on TV and the radio. ................................
• understand films. ................................
• guess the meaning of unknown words. ................................
• understand other people when they speak clearly. ................................
• understand short lectures and talks. ................................
Reading
I can ...
• understand texts on subjects I am interested in. ................................
• understand personal letters expressing feelings. ................................
• understand brochures and short, official documents. ................................
• understand descriptions of events. ................................
• understand argumentative texts that are written clearly. ................................
• understand clear, straightforward instructions on a piece of equipment. ................................
• understand newspaper articles about things I know. ................................
• find and understand general information in everyday material. ................................
Speaking
I can ...
• describe people/objects/places. ................................
• socialise. ................................
• give news, instructions, directions. ................................
• express my thoughts on abstract cultural topics (films, books, music). ................................
• describe personal experiences. ................................
• describe feelings. (happiness, satisfaction, surprise, fear, worry, etc.) ................................
• talk about my dreams, hopes, wishes and ambitions. ................................
• ask for information. ................................
• ask for/give permission. ................................

Language Biography
• express my intentions. ................................
• express preference. ................................
• make suggestions. ................................
• ask for/give advice to people. ................................
Writing
I can ...
• write short narratives. ................................
• describe the plot of a book or a film. ................................
• describe my thoughts on cultural topics such as films and music. ................................
• write personal letters, expressing feelings, giving news, inviting people, etc. ................................
• take messages describing enquiries and problems. ................................
• write short essays. ................................
• write short messages. ................................
Future Plans!
What would you like to do in the future to improve your English? How can you learn more about other
people and other countries? Choose and write. You can also use your own ideas.
I WOULD LIKE TO ...
• read English stories, magazines, etc • use the Internet
• watch English films, TV programmes, etc • write to people from other countries
• listen to English songs • visit other countries
• talk to English people • find information about other countries and cultures

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Resource Activities
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Vocabulary 3 Choose the correct word.
Fill in: last, exhibition, dress up, display,

1 alive, float.
1 I’m planning to celebrate/participate in this
year’s spring parade.
2 Lots of people take part in outdoor/annual
1 Most children like to .................... as their
activities.
favourite comic book heroes.
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3 The blowing of the horn signals/reminds the
2 During the Carnival, the whole city comes
beginning of the race.
.................... .
4 There is a battlefield/war taking place in the
3 The best .................... at the parade is the
Middle East.
one with the fairies.
5 That song has a very melodic bugle/tune.
4 The celebrations .................... a week with
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6 They are having a two-minute silence to
many events and parties every day.
honour/fight the people lost in the tsunami
5 They are having a modern art ....................
in Japan.
at the museum this month.
6 They are having a firework .................... after
Fill in the gaps then complete the
the wedding ceremony. 4 crossword. 1
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3 C
Match the words in the columns to form
2 phrases and then use them to complete 4 F
2 C
the sentences. 5
F
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good a gatherings 6 M
2 street b life 7 F
3 long c badly
4 family d parade
5 lucky e luck
6 behaves f number 1 Oh look! It’s time to …..................…….. the
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Queen of the Carnival!
1 All the townsfolk gather on Main Street in the 2 According to the …..................…….. May
afternoon to watch the ............................. . Day is on a Sunday.
2 He enjoys going to .......................... during 3 It’s a carnival party and we are all wearing
the holidays because he gets to see his aunts …..................…….. .
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and uncles. 4 They start making the …..................…….. a
3 My ................................................ is seven. year before the event.
4 Noodles symbolise ....................... in China. 5 Inside the biscuit there is paper that tells you
5 The one who finds the bean in the cake has your …..................…….. .
...................................... for the whole year. 6 The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior is a war
…..................…….. in New Zealand.
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6 Sam .............................................. in class.
7 We are all going to the International Jazz
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Resource Activities
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2
Grammar 6 Put the verbs in brackets in the present
simple or the present continuous.
Put the verbs in brackets into their
5 correct form. Dear Max,
Greetings from the Arctic! We 1) ……............….
1 A: Would you like ............................ (go) (be) in Kiruna, Sweden for the Snow Festival. We
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to the dance festival? 2) ……............…. (have) a great time here. We
B: Certainly. You know how much I enjoy 3) ……............…. (stay) for the whole five days of
.............................................. (dance)! the Festival because we 4) …........…............….
(not/want) to miss a thing. At the moment, we
2 A: Look! There’s a firework display. Let’s stop 5) ……............…. (watch) an ice sculptor making a
the car ................................... (watch)! swan. The reindeer race 6) …….....................….
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B: OK! This time at least remember .......... (begin) in an hour. I can’t wait!
............................ (take) pictures. Helen is fine. She 7) ……................…. (say) hello.
She 8) ……...............…. (take) photos at the
3 A: I really hate ............................... (wait) moment. She never puts her camera down. This
in long queues when I go shopping. evening we 9) ……............…. (go) to a party in a
B: Personally, I avoid that by ..................... giant igloo. Tomorrow we 10) ……...............….
(go) shopping for handicrafts. I 11) …...............….
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(do) my shopping online.
(promise) to get you something nice.
4 A: I’m too tired, but I can’t ....................... See you next week,
(sleep). Sandy
B: Why don’t you try .................... (drink)
some milk? Circle the correct form.
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5 A: I’d love ............................... (talk), but Jimmy likes watching TV or ...... to music in
I have a meeting. his free time.
B: OK. Remember ........................... (call) A listen B to listen C listening
me later! 2 Let me ...... to you, please.
6 A: This event looks interesting. We should A to talk B talk C talking
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...................................... (check) it out. 3 ...... Tony ...... of moving house?
B: Hm. We can .............................. (pass) A Do, think B Does, think C Is, thinking
by after work tomorrow. 4 ...... is a great form of exercise.
7 A: Do you fancy ........................... (build) A Jogging B To jog C Jog
a float for the parade? 5 The plane from Quebec ...... at 9 pm on
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B: I’m not really good at ............................ Saturdays.
(make) things with my hands. A is arriving B arrives C don’t arrive
8 A: Would you consider ............................. 6 ...... you ...... to the Rio Carnival this year?
(take) a short holiday in the spring? A Do, going B Are, go C Are, going
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B: I can’t ......................... (wait) that long.
I need a holiday now.
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Resource Activities
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Reading Writing
Read the text and answer the questions. Write a short text about a Mexican
8 9 celebration using the fact file. Answer
Te Matatini O Te Ra Festival the questions in the paragraph plan and
use the text in Ex. 8 as a model to write
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The Te Matatini O Te Ra Festival is the world’s largest your article.
stage for the performing arts of the Maori tribes of
New Zealand. It takes place every two years in mid-
February and lasts four days. Dozens of Maori dance Name: Children’s Day
teams from all over New Zealand take part in the Time: April 30th
‘Kapa Haka’ competitions of the Festival. Place: Mexico
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The dance groups spend up to twelve months before
Reason: to honour and celebrate children
the event preparing for a winning 25-minute
Preparations: at schools teachers plan activities/
performance. Each team has between 25 – 40
members from age 14 and up. The ‘Kapa Haka’ city plans parade or book festival/find sponsors
combines song, dance and expression using all parts of for events and entertainment
the body. In the months before the Festival, each Day’s events & activities: folk arts & crafts fair/
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region holds competitions to choose a team that book festival/concerts in the park/local businesses
represents them in the final at Te Matatini. offer free kids’ meals/paper hat competition and
During the festival, the whole town is on call.
parade
Thousands of volunteers are there for the tens of
Feelings: great way to celebrate the children of
thousands of visitors. People gather round the stages
to watch the performers compete for the main prize. our future/bring together families and community
The winning team gets to host the next festival in their
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region. Prizes also go to the best male and female
leaders, best costumes and use of language. The events ñ Paragraph 1: What is the name of the
go on all day and competitions start as early as 9 in the celebration? When/Where does
morning. Visitors can also see international it take place?
performances from Hawaii and Canada, follow Zumba ñ Paragraph 2: What preparations do people
fitness classes or join X-Box competitions. In addition, make before the event?
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they can shop for Maori arts and crafts as well as
ñ Paragraph 3: What happens during the
clothes and accessories from the many on-site vendors.
event?
UNESCO supports this festival as one of the top
cultural events on the globe. As for the Maori tribes, ñ Paragraph 4: How do people feel? What final
which are many and diverse, it is a chance to meet and thoughts/comments can you
celebrate their heritage as one big happy family. make?
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1 Who can compete in the festival?
2 How long is each performance?
3 Who hosts the next festival?
4 What other prizes can group members win?
5 What else can people do at the festival?
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Student
A
Pairwork Activities
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2
a) Work with student B. Answer student B’s questions about the Halloween Dance.
Cedar High’s Halloween Dance
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Come and spook the spooks!
Saturday at 8:00pm in the school gym.
Tickets €10 each – get 2 for €18!
Many prizes for best costume – Grand prize an LCD screen!
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Live Hip Hop performance by our very own Jazzy Jay and the Birds!
On the Decks – DJ Prince I Am!
Tickets available now at school cafeteria.
Don’t miss the event of the year!!!

We need volunteers to decorate the gym and carve pumpkins.
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Please sign up at the office.!
b) Ask questions to find out information about student B’s advertisement for the Green Day
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event.
Green Day
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ñ when / it / take place?
• what / events?
• when / activities / begin?
• when / activities / end?
• what time / concert?
• special prize?
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• when & where / sign up for events?
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Pairwork Activities
1 Student
B
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a) Ask student A questions to find out information about the Halloween Dance.
Halloween Dance
• where / it / take place?
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• how much / tickets /cost?
• any prizes?
• what / main events?
• where / get / tickets?
b)
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Work with student A. Answer student A’s questions about the Green Day event.
GREEN SCHOOL DAY

AT ROYAL HALL ACADEMY
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On April 22, our school goes Green!
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Events:
• Flower planting
• Composting
• Recycled material crafts workshop
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• Electric bike races
Activities begin at 9 am and end at 7 pm.

Concert by our own school bands at 6 pm.
Grand Prize for electric bike race winner – an electric bike!
Sign up for events before April 10th at the main office.
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Portfolio Activities
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Name: .................................................... Date: ................................. Class: ................................
Write a short article about a spring festival in your country for an international teen
magazine. Stick pictures.
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Spring Festival
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picture picture
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The …………….......……….. in ….............………. is a popular annual event and attracts people from
all over the country. It takes place .................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
During the festival ........................................................................................................................
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The ............................................................................is an experience that no one wants to miss!
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picture
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GAME
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Play in pairs. You need a dice and some counters. Take turns to roll the dice, then move your
counter the same number of squares the dice shows. Fill in the gaps or circle the correct item. If
you can’t, move back one square. The first player to reach the finish wins.
3 2
The train .............. huge =
(leave) at 8:00 am. .......................
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You ........................
(always/interrupt)
me when I’m
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talking.
5 6 7 8
lots of = Let’s go swim/ He .......................
....................... swimming/to (work) in a bank.
swim.
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The festival lasts/
keeps four days.
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They are sending to give it a try =
............................ ..........................
(invite) for the
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wedding.
13 14 15 16
participate = She can to go/ The sauce
........................... go/going if ............................
she wants to. (taste) delicious.
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17 18 19 20
I can hardly wait = Remember Susan wants to
.......................... ............................ take part in a dance
(lock) the door ............................
before you leave. (compete).
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Resource Activities
2
3
Match the words in the columns to form 1 The Chinese never managed to conquer/
1 phrases and then use them to complete attack the island of Japan.
the sentences below. 2 We noticed the strange creature skim/ flap
its wings and fly away.
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1 dive into a back 3 It was the little boy with his stone who
2 takes b like managed to fight/chase the monster away.
3 mount c deep water 4 Ten knights in armour guard/invade the
4 look d a horse palace each night.
5 humped e the form of Use the past simple or the past continuous
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to fill in the gaps.
1 It is an ugly creature with a ………………..
and big claws. A: 1) .......................................... (you/have) a nice
2 You wear breathing equipment to .............. sleep last night?
B: No, actually I 2) ...................................... (have)
……………….. . a strange dream.
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3 Jake was too young to ............................... A: What 3) ....................................... (you/dream)?
so we let him ride a pony. B: Well, I 4) ................................... (sit) at my desk
4 What does the beast ................................? doing my homework. I 5) ...................................
(just/finish) when I 6) ....................... (notice)
5 In the film, the wolf ................................... movement at my window. I 7) ............................
a bird during the day. (go) to investigate and saw that I 8) ...................
........................ (not/walk), I 9) .......................
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Fill in: coincidence, turned up, oncoming, (float) like a ghost!
2 spare parts, brave, insurance, assassination.
A: Now that is weird! Then, what 10) ..............
............... (happen)?
1 Most of the people I invited .......................... B: As I 11) ........................... (move) towards
the window, I 12) ................................ (see) my
at my birthday party.
neighbour from upstairs floating down to the
2 We felt it was more than a(n) .................... balcony.
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that we had both kept the same photograph A: Oh my! 13) .........................................................
for 30 years. (you/scream)?
B: No, he 14) ..................................... (smile) as he
3 Don’t worry about the cracked windshield;
15) ..................................... (come) closer. Then
your ....................... will cover that. he 16) ..................................... (look) at me and
4 Saving that girl from the runaway lorry was a 17) ........................... (wave). Suddenly, the sky
18) ........................ (turn) black and he
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very .......................... act.
19) ........................... (lose) his balance. All of a
5 The mechanic is looking for some .................
sudden, it was me in my neighbour’s place and I
to repair the damage to my car. 20) ............................... (fall) through the air. I
6 He managed to get his bike out of the way of 21) ....................................... (begin) to scream.
the .......................... traffic. I 22) ............................................. (still/scream)
when I 23) ............................... (wake up).
7 There was another .......................... attempt
A: That sounds more like a nightmare to me!
on the President.
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Resource Activities
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3
Grammar 7 Put the verb in brackets into the past
simple or the present perfect.
Complete the sentences with used to or
5 would. In which sentences can you use A:
A
Hi Claire. Where 1) .........................................
both? (you/be) since this morning?
B: I 2) .................................. (just/meet) a very
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1 Tony ...................... be afraid of the dark
interesting person. Her name is also Claire.
when he was a kid. A: Where 3) ............................. (you/meet) her?
2 Sally and I went to the same school. We B: At a seminar that I 4) ............................. (go)
...................... take the school bus together to this afternoon.
every morning. A: So, I guess you 5) ................................ (be)
3 My sister ...................... believe in fairies but with her since the seminar ended.
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B: Yes. We seem to have so much in common.
not anymore.
A: Like what?
4 When I was in the football team, we .............
B: Like I said, her name is Claire too. We 6) .........
go to practice every day after school. (be) also born on the same day and we
5 My mum ...................... work as a teacher 7) .................................... (go) to all the same
before she became an editor. music concerts in the last few years.
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6 On warm summer afternoons, we ................. A: It sounds like you 8) ........................................
go swimming at the public pool. (just/make) a new friend that you can share a
lot with.
B: And to think, I 9) ............................................
Put the verb in brackets into the present
6 perfect or the present perfect continuous.
(not/want) to go to that seminar today!
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1 A: Where’s Steven? B
B: He ..................................... (go) to the A: 1) ............................................... (you/finish)
library to study. writing your story, Ellie?
2 A: Why is Mary so late? B: Not yet. I 2) ............................. (have) writer’s
B: She ............................ (type) the notes block for the last twenty minutes, Miss.
A: Well, 3) ...........................................................
from the meeting for the last hour.
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(you/choose) your characters yet?
3 A: Are you going to see that new horror
B: I 4) ................................. (think) I had, but
film? now I’m not so sure.
B: Actually. I ............................................. A: Hmm. 5) .........................................................
(already/see) it twice. (you/decide) what the story is about?
4 A: Can I borrow that book? B: No, not yet. I 6) ................................. (want)
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B: I ........................................................... to write a scary vampire story, but then I
7) ................................ (change) my mind.
(not/finish) yet.
A: You 8) ............................................. (not/do)
5 A: I got the tickets to the show!
much, have you?
B: Great. We .................................. (wait) B: Actually, I 9) ............................... (manage) to
to see this performance for months. draw a scary vampire.
A: I see. Ellie, I think you should try to write it at
home tonight.
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Resource Activities
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Reading Writing
Read the text and mark the sentences Read the rubric. Use the plan to write
8 T (true) or F (false).
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The Bear Lake Monster
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Your school magazine has asked students to
It was a warm, breezy July evening in Bear Lake. send in short stories entitled: A Ghostly
Jim, Ryan and I were sitting around the campfire,
enjoying the sunset and talking about tales of the Bear
Encounter. (120-150 words)
Lake Monster.
Suddenly, an old man approached us. He started
talking about the beast and pulled out a drawing to
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show us. We all looked at the sketch in fear. It looked Para 1
like a huge, brown snake about 30 metres long. It had Who were the main characters? What were they
a skinny head with a mouth big enough to eat a man. doing? When/Where did the story take place?
We listened to the stories of how it surprised swimmers
(Cold October morning./two friends and I./Hike
by blowing water at them and how it came out to feed
on people at dusk. As he was saying those words, I felt along the cliffs of Cape Forchu, Nova Scotia./They
a shiver go down my spine. Then, Ryan dared us to go say/ ghost of pirate Black Bartelmy/haunt/Cape.)
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into the water. Jim accepted the dare. I followed them
a little reluctantly. Para 2
The breeze was getting stronger, but it was still • What happened? What was the climax event?
warm enough to go into the water. Ryan and Jim were
(After/few hours/hike/we/decide/take/break./
teasing each other and making scary noises while I was
trying to keep my eyes on the surface around us. As/we/sit/ledge/resting/we/realise/be/spot/
Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I saw where/Black Bartelmy/ship/crash./Supposedly/
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something dark and long go speeding past us. I tried the pirate/hide/treasure/cave nearby/before/
to scream, but seemed to have no voice so I waved my
he/die/quicksand./I/notice/cave/further down/
arm to get their attention. They finally noticed and
started swimming towards me. As soon as they we/go/investigate.
reached me, a dark thing came out of the water and • (As/we/enter/cave/we/hear/cry/for help./We/
splashed us. We all started screaming as the dark thing look/around/but/see/nobody/as/move/
came closer and closer.
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further/cave./Suddenly/we/hear/somebody/
When it was close enough, we realised that it was
actually a motorboat. An arm reached down and laughing./The/laughter/echo/cave./It/be/too
pulled us into the boat, one by one. I got up to thank spooky/us/stay/so/we/run/out of/cave/fast/we/
our rescuer and was surprised to see the old man from can. We/grab/our stuff/and/run/all/ way/town.)
the beach. He looked at us and apologised for scaring
us like that. We were still laughing when we got to the Para 3
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shore.
What happened at the end? How did the
characters react/feel? (In/town/we/stop/coffee shop/
1 The Monster lives in the mountain. .... refreshment./I/tell/story/shopowner./He/laugh/say/
2 The Monster comes out at sunset. .... it/be/Black Bartelmy/ghost./We/be/shock/promise/
3 The writer was afraid to go into the water. .... never/go/back/there again.)
4 They got into the boat all at once. ....
5 The old man didn’t mean to scare them. ....
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Pairwork Activities
2 Student
A
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a) Work with student B. Answer student B’s questions about Chupacabra, a mysterious
creature.
Lives: Puerto Rico and Mexico
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Description: size of chimpanzee, large glowing red eyes, a mouth full of sharp fangs
with a long snake-like tongue, hairy arms
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Colour: greyish skin
Abilities: hops like a kangaroo
Other information: attacks and drinks the blood of livestock, especially goats
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b) Ask student B questions to find out about another mysterious creature, Mothman.
Mothman
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ñ where / lives?
ñ what / colour?
ñ what / size?
ñ what / looks like?
ñ what / can do?
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ñ be dangerous?

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Student
B
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Pairwork Activities
3
a) Work with student A. Ask student A questions about Chupacabra.
Chupacabra
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ñ where / lives?
ñ what / colour?
ñ what / size?
ñ what / looks like?
ñ what / can do?
ñ be dangerous?
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Mothman 6
b) Answer student A’s questions about Mothman.
Mothman
Lives: West Virginia, USA
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Description: approximately 7 feet tall, very long wings, large red glowing and hypnotic
eyes, has an unusual shriek
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Colour: grey scaly skin
Abilities: can take off straight up and fly at speeds of up to 100 mph
Other information: mutilates or eats large dogs, causes radio and TV interference, has some
mind control powers

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2
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Name: .......................................... Date: ........................ Class: ........................
Your school is running a competition and has asked its students to write short scary stories.
Write your scary story for the competition including who the main characters were,
when/where the story took place, what happened, how the characters felt. Draw or stick
pictures related to your story in the spaces below.
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1
GAME
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3
Chain story
Students play in pairs or groups of three or four. Each pair or group gets a set of story
beginning cards. Student A turns over a card and reads it to the group/pair. Then, student A
continues the story by adding on a sentence. After student A completes their turn, the other
students continue in the same way. Each correct sentence gets one point. If a student makes a
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mistake or cannot continue, one point is deducted and the student loses a turn. The game ends
when the group can no longer continue the story. The group with the most points at the end
wins the game.
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Sample Story Beginning Cards:
It was around
midnight ...
I was alone in
the house ... I had the most
On a cold
frightening
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January night
experience
...
We were yesterday ...
walking in the
park late one
It was a evening ...
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beautiful spring
day ...
Student A turns over the following story beginning card:

I was alone in
the house ...
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® SA: I was alone in the house one winter’s night reading a frightening ghost story.
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Resource Activities
3
4
Fill in: disabilities, develop, artificial,

1 control, function, device.
1 I prefer online games where you can interact/
recognise with other players.
2 Robots will one day save/take over many
1 This new part should ............................. just
jobs.
as well as the old one.
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3 There is no one else like him. He is my
2 Scientists hope to ............................. robotic
companion/soul mate.
body parts in the future.
4 This program can help you interpret/
3 People with ............................. do not have
generate the meaning of strange words.
easy access to many public buildings.
5 I haven’t had any access/control to the
4 A robot is a type of .................... intelligence.
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Internet today.
5 This tiny ............................. fits into the ear
and helps people hear better.
6 You can ............................. what the robot
Find seven gadget parts in the grid
does from a PC. 4 below.
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2 phrases and then use them to complete
D H R O L A S N Y Q A G K
R E M O T E C O N T R O L
the sentences below.
S A Z W P H R R F D G S A
J D F K O K E Y B O A R D
1 chat a world
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2 multi-tasking b online M P H P I P E E U V T G J
3 boot c friends B H I O U U N W T K P H F
4 virtual d teenager
J O Y S T I C K T D T R Y
5 text e camp
V N O D Y E M Q O C Y W D
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K E Y P A D B A N A U Q I
1 Why do you …........……. your …........…….
all day instead of calling them? X S T S R W F Z S Z O P L
2 They are sending their son to a ...................
for techies.
3 A .................................... is a young person
who can do many things at the same time.
4 We .................................... every night after
we do our homework.
5 I don’t think he can tell the difference
between the ......................................... and
the real one.

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Resource Activities
3
4
Grammar 7 Put the verb in brackets into the future
continuous or the future perfect.
Put the verbs in brackets into the
5 correct future tense. 1 A: Why don’t you call Jenny at work and ask
her?
1 Look out! You ................................... (trip)
B: It’s already 6 pm. She ............................
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over the PC cable.
(leave) work by now.
2 The e-shop .................................... (open)
2 A: Are you excited about your camping trip?
at 9 am from Monday to Friday.
B: This time tomorrow, I ............................
3 We ...............................................(attend)
(fish) in the lake.
a Technology workshop at the weekend.
3 A: Have you finished testing the samples,
4 As soon as Philip logs on, he ......................
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yet?
(send) us the documents by email.
B: No, but I .............................(complete)
5 Computers .............................. (soon/use)
everything by the end of the day.
touch technology.
4 A: This time next week, we ….........…………
6 There’s too much traffic today. I expect they
(watch) our new LCD TV.
.......................... (be) late for the meeting.
B: I can’t wait.
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7 I ......................... (browse) the Internet for
5 A: I’m sure they ................................ (see)
special offers before I decide to invest in new PC.
our comment by now.
8 She enjoys experiments in Science class. She
B: Go online and check!
....................................... (become) a great
scientist one day.
Underline the appropriate time phrases
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and put the verbs into the correct tense.
Use the appropriate future tense to
6 complete the sentences that Steve
1 Do you know when/since the next train
....................................... (arrive)?
might say.
2 He promised to return my camera while/the
1 The window is open. His friend says she feels moment he ................................... (come)
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cold. back from holiday.
“I ........................................................... .” 3 They’ll buy the new iPhone as long as/as
2 He is flying to Milan at 9 o’clock tomorrow soon as it .......................... (hit) the shops.
morning. 4 She will have cleaned the house by/ whenever
“My flight .............................................. .” the time we ................................................
3 He has arranged to go bowling with his (arrive) tonight.
friend Sean tomorrow afternoon. 5 We have to wait until/after Jerry ................
“Sean and I ............................................ .” (return) to order a pizza.
4 He’s got enough money now. He plans to 6 Before/Until you .................... (go), fill out
buy a new computer. this form.
“Now that I’ve got money, I ...................... 7 Lindsey will call us by/when she ................
............................................................... .” ...................... (wake up).
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Resource Activities
3
4
Reading
Read the text and for questions 1-5 choose the best answer A, B or C.
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E–books
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Information technology has come a long way with new you no longer have to worry about storage or spend
gadgets and applications appearing on a daily basis. One hours in a bookshop looking for a book that suits you. All
recent development to reach the market is the e-book or you need is enough memory on your PC, laptop or even
electronic book. Anyone with a good PC can now buy smartphone for storage. In addition, you can browse the
books online, download and read them directly on their Internet for book topics and use readers’ comments to
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screen. Many people react negatively to online books help you make your next choice.
saying they don’t have the same magic as real books, On the other hand, people will argue that nothing
that nothing can take the place of holding a book and compares to the portability of a book. You can take it
turning the pages. As an avid book reader myself, I can everywhere with you; to bed, to the beach or on a trip
understand their point but will disagree. without needing to recharge batteries. Also, traditional
First, e-books eliminate the need for paper and cut down books are more compact than most computers or
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on deforestation. As a result, we could save millions of laptops.
trees each year by choosing e-books over traditional All in all, e-books are in tune with the needs and
paper books. Furthermore, the production and use of e- demands of the 21st century. They are both eco-friendly
books releases less pollutants in the air than the whole and already available for smartphones and other
paper industry combined. lightweight gadgets. What remains is for more people to
E-books are also practical and accessible. For instance, start using them and help save our trees.
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1 E–books give readers the opportunity to 4 E–books
A create new gadgets. A use normal batteries.
B read books bought online. B are too heavy to use.
C make magic. C are easy to read anywhere.
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D turn the pages. D are now available for smaller gadgets.
2 Electronic books are eco-friendly because they 5 People should
A are products of trees. A read more books.
B produce pollutants. B make more eco–friendly choices.
C reduce the cutting down of trees. C buy more smartphones.
D use traditional material. D be more demanding.
3 Traditional books
A require a lot of storage space.
B come with plenty of storage.
C take too much time to read.
D improve memory.

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Resource Activities
3
4
Writing
10 Read the rubric. Match the viewpoints (A-C) to their reasons/examples (1-3). Then write
your essay using the viewpoints and their reasons/examples.
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Computers have made students’ lives easier. Write an essay expressing your
opinion. (120 – 180 words)
Viewpoints Reasons / Examples
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A computers can help students 1 students don’t need to spend
to get information when they time waiting for replies to letters
need it they send asking for information
B computers enable students to 2 students forget their homework
contact other people around or avoid doing it
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the world by email 3 instead of going to libraries,
C students can become distracted students can get information
by online games and social much faster
networking sits
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Pairwork Activities
3 Student
A
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a) Work with student B. Answer student B’s questions about an MP3 player.
SanDisk Sansa Clip

player
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M P 3
ble
h e a fforda it all!
T d o e s
that er £45
The player includes: u n d
for
ñ FM radio and recorder Yours
ñ voice recorder
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ñ LCD screen
ñ USB cable
The player offers:

ñ huge file support
ñ preloaded music cards
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ñ chance to load your own music
ñ possibility to separate music by genres
ñ recorder
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b) Ask questions to find out some information about student B’s advertisement for a
smartphone.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini
ñ what / kind / phone?
ñ what / include?
ñ what / extras?
ñ how / much?
ñ how / much / line rental?

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Student
B
Pairwork Activities
3
4
a) Work with student A. Ask student A questions to find out some information about
student A’s advertisment for an MP3 player.
SanDisk Sansa Clip
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• what / gadget?
• what / include?
• what / else / offer?
• how / much?
b) Answer student A’s questions about the smartphone.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia
X10 mini
The compact smartphone 7
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What do you get?
• music player
• video camera
• 5 megapixel camera with autofocus
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• radio
• GPS
0
£ 99.5
Only r
Extras:
o al
• memory card
e r ent
lin
• WiFi
e e with
• track ID (find out the name of the song) fr
• Google maps

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3
4
Name: .................................................... Date: ................................. Class: ................................
Do a survey to find out which gadget your classmates use most. Then prepare a pie chart with your
findings and write a short paragraph analysing the facts.
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High-tech Survey
mobile games MP3

NAME PC REASON
phone console player
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.......... % people ➞ ...............................
.......... % people ➞ ...............................
.......... % people ➞ ...............................
.......... % people ➞ ...............................
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Technology plays an important role in our lives. ........................................................................
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The majority ...............................................................................................................................
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GAME
3
4
Play in teams. Toss a coin to move (heads: 1 square – tails: 2 squares). Students must make a
sentence based on whatever grammar point they land on. If they can’t answer, they move one
square back.
on-the-spot
2
fixed arrangement
3
timetable
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prediction based on
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decision what we see
5 6 7 8
action in progress at
a stated future time plan/intention threat promise
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9 10 11 12
gradually action finished
developing situation before a stated offer prediction based on
future time what we think
® Team A S1: (Heads: 1 square – 1 on-the-spot decision) I’m hungry. I’ll make a sandwich.
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Resource Activities
4
5

1 phrases. Then use them to complete the
1 James tried to seek/administer shelter under
the canopy of the trees.
sentences. 2 Puppies like to sting/bite everything around
them.
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1 plane a fire 3 That is the most amazing survival/death story
2 sole b crew I’ve ever heard.
3 rescue c wreckage 4 In the event of an accident, you must not
4 research d survivor move the head of the victim to preserve/
5 catch e stations prevent any further injury.
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5 It’s important to know how to administer first
aid/care.
1 Rescuers managed to get all the survivors out
of the .............................. .
Find the accidents/disasters.
2 There are many ........................... around the
world where seismologists study earthquakes.
4
1 A very large amount of water which covers an
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3 Watch your sleeve over the candle. It could
area that is usually dry.
.............................. easily.
....................................................................
4 After two weeks of lying injured in the forest,
2 When something such as a bomb bursts into
he was glad to see the ............................. .
small pieces.
5 She felt lucky to be alive, but sad to be the
....................................................................
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.............................. of the disaster.
3 When a train goes off the railway tracks.
....................................................................
Fill in: stranded, remote, survive, records,
2 venomous, raise.
4 Flames, light and heat that destroy things
such as a house.
1 The plane crashed in a ................ mountain ....................................................................
region. 5 An accident in which a vehicle hits something
2 The town is going to ....................... money violently.
for the survivors of the tsunami. ....................................................................
3 After his car broke down, he was .................. 6 When a boat disappears below the surface of
on a long deserted highway. the water.
4 He has climbed almost every mountain peak ....................................................................
in the world and broken many ................... .
5 Lying in a state of shock, he never believed
that he could ............................. such a fall.
6 A beautiful but extremely ............................
creature is the marbled cone snail. Just one
drop of its poison could kill 20 humans.

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Resource Activities
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5
Grammar 7 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct
tense.
Underline the correct verb forms.
5 1 If Leila had done her share of the work, we
Living a Nightmare
........................................... (finish) earlier.
2 He ............................ (buy) a new car if he
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Jake and Hanna were in Japan on business. They had the money.
1) planned/had planned the trip for months and they
3 I .................. (allow) you to go out tonight
2) were/had been excited to finally be there. It was
Friday and they 3) didn’t arrange/hadn’t arranged any if you promise to be home by midnight.
meetings for the day, so they decided to drive along the 4 If you don’t feel well, we ............... (leave).
coast. They 4) just entered/had just entered the town 5 If I were you, I ................................... (call)
of Sendai when they 5) heard/had heard a roaring noise
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an ambulance.
and saw people running. Hanna quickly 6) looked/had
looked out the window and screamed. In the distance,
6 We won’t get out of here unless we ............
she 7) saw/had seen a huge wall of water coming .................................. (find) the right path.
towards them. They both 8) stared/had stared in horror. 7 He wouldn’t have failed the exam if he
They 9) never saw/had never seen anything like it ........................................... (study) harder.
before. A Japanese man reached in through the window
8 If you ........................ (take) a few breaths,
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and 10) pulled/had pulled them out. They ran to higher
ground as quickly as they could. When they 11) looked/ I’m sure you will relax.
had looked down, they saw nothing but destruction. The 9 She ............................................ (come) to
tsunami 12) covered/had covered everything in its path. the party if you had invited her.
There were floating cars and smashed windows
everywhere from the pressure of the water. Most
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct
buildings and homes around them 13) disappeared/had
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disappeared by the time the waters receded. Jake and tense.
Hanna 14) stood/had stood motionless staring out at
the chaos. What seemed like hours later, they turned to 1 A: If only we ......................... (hear) about
look for the man who 15) saved/had saved them only the concert earlier. Now there are no tickets
moments before the wave hit their car. left.
B: We’ll see them next time they come.
Put the verbs in brackets into the
6 correct past forms.
2 A: I wish we .......................... (have) more
time to spend together.
1 He .................... (wander) in the jungle for B: I know. I feel exactly the same way.
three days before they ............. (spot) him. 3 A: Are you coming out with us tonight?
2 She ........................... (just/enter) into her B: I wish I ....................... (can), but I have
house when she .............................. (hear) to work late.
a deafening noise. 4 A: What’s the matter Ian?
3 They ............... (feel) relieved because they B: I have a stomachache. If only I ..............
.............................. (survive) the car crash. ................. (not/eat) all that junk food.
4 They ............................. (sail) for over two 5 A: I think we’re lost.
hours when heavy clouds ........................... B: I wish we ........................ (bring) a GPS
(appear) in the sky. with us.
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Resource Activities
4
5
Reading
Read the story and mark the statements T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn’t say).
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6
Burnt to Ashes
It was around 5:15 pm in San Diego and Jill was in before, but for some reason Jill was feeling scared.
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the garden raking leaves when she noticed a thin
As they were running to the car, it was snowing thick
plume of smoke coming out of the dense forest in
ash and they could feel the heat of the fire. They
the distance. It had been a very dry summer and
drove through walls of smoke with almost zero
although it wasn’t windy, Jill started to feel uneasy.
visibility. Suddenly, a burning tree crashed onto the
She ran into the house to tell her husband. They road a few metres from their car and they came to a
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quickly called the emergency services to report the halt. They grabbed their things, abandoned the car
fire but they already knew. By the time they went and ran around the flaming tree. They only stopped
outside again, the fire had grown and they could see running when they reached the wide open space of
its red glow under the evening sky. They spent the the football field where they found many of their
evening listening to updates on the news. neighbours huddled together with horrified looks on
their faces.
A few hours later, when they walked out to the
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patio, the sky had darkened and the fire was raging In the morning, a rescue team arrived with food and
in the distance. Immediately, they knew what they water and medical treatment for the injured. Most of
had to do. Ben ran up the stairs to get their daughter the town had burned down. Terrified yet, relieved to
and Jill went round the house gathering important be alive, Jill and Ben held onto their daughter and
papers and photos. They had evacuated a few times cried.
1 The fire started early in the morning. ........

2 This happened in autumn. ........
3 They were the first ones to call the fire service. ........
4 They had difficulty seeing through the smoke. ........
5 All their neighbours were at the football field. ........
6 Jill and Ben’s home had burned down. ........

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Resource Activities
4
5
Writing
10 Read the rubric, then use the prompts in the plan to write your story.
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Your teacher has asked you to write a story with the title A Dreadful Day.
Write a story about a person who survived an earthquake (120-180 words).
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ñ Para 1
Characters: Dave, sister Jenny
Location: Mediterranean island
Time: after midnight
Setting: hot August evening
Action: walking home from club
ñ Para 2/3/4
Events:
• singing and dancing in the street
• hear dogs barking in distance – scary feeling 8
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• go to hotel room – change – lie in bed
• suddenly – everything shaking
• grab sister - hide under bed
• things falling in room – screaming
• when stop shaking – try to get out of room – something
block door
• call for help – wait for rescue team to arrive
ñ Para 5
Feelings/Reactions:
• rescue team break down door
• people cry – look for friends/family
• we hug – lucky to be alive

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Pairwork Activities
4
5
a) i) Choose a picture and describe it to your partner. Talk about:
• what it shows
• which is a natural disaster - which is manmade
• what feelings people experience in such situations
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ii) What other disasters/accidents can you think of?
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b) Work in pairs. The pictures above show a natural disaster and an accident. Discuss with
your partner if you have ever experienced a disaster/accident. Describe what happened.

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Name: .................................................... Date: ................................. Class: ................................
Disasters & accidents have always inspired film makers. How many films have you seen about
disasters & accidents? Prepare your report for a research project for a film guide. Stick pictures
in the spaces provided.
Film Titles:
Disasters & Accidents on Screen!
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1 ..................................... 2 ..................................... 3 .....................................
Which of these disasters/accidents do the films deal with? Put a tick (✓).
... earthquake ... flood ... boat sinking
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... car crash ... plane crash ... explosion
Summary 1: .............................................................................................................................
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Summary 2: .............................................................................................................................
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Summary 3: .............................................................................................................................
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picture
picture picture

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3
GAME
4
5
Students play in groups of three. Students write three statements on separate cards and pass
them to another group. Student A picks a card and starts a hypothetical chain, using the
statement on the card. Student B continues the chain using the main clause from Student A’s
statement as their if-clause, as in the example. The game stops when a student cannot add a
new sentence to the chain. Students then start a new chain.
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Sample cards:
h
Take GPS wit
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me – IF
Drive too fa
st – IF
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Forget passport –
IF
Leave on time –
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IF
Get stuck
on a
deserted
island –
IF
® SA: If I had taken my GPS with me, I wouldn’t have got lost.
® SB: If I hadn’t got lost, I wouldn’t have missed my interview.
® SC: If I hadn’t missed my interview, I might have got the job.
® SA: If I had got the job, ... etc

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Resource Activities
5
6
Vocabulary 3 Match the words to form phrases. Then
use them to complete the sentences.
Fill in: works, roam, search, transforms,
1 awareness, acrylic, recreate, requests.
1 folk a inspiration
1 The artist ...................... waste material into
2 ornate b colours
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beautiful works of art.
3 stamp c dance
2 They .............................. the streets looking
4 draw d feet
for litter they can use to make their sculptures.
5 leading e hairpieces
3 She tries to raise ............................... of the
6 bright f figure
importance of recycling through her art.
4 The walls were filled with important
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...................................... of art from around 1 The women usually perform wearing dresses
the world. in ............................... .
5 He only works with ........................... paint. 2 My little brother likes to ......................... his
6 He is in ..................................... of a gallery ............................... when he’s angry.
that will show his work. 3 Clogging is a kind of traditional European
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7 She used coloured pins to ........................... ................................ from the 18th century.
a famous painting by Renoir. 4 The artist likes to ................................ from
8 The artist is now accepting ......................... his natural environment.
for paintings by individuals and corporations 5 There’s a new shop that sells .......................
from all over the world. for women.
6 She is a ............................... in the world of
Choose the correct word. modern art.
2
1 Don’t ignore/exhibit your mistakes, learn
Fill in the gaps with the correct verb
2
from them instead.
The gallery features/ranges artists from
4 from the list below.
Third World countries. ñ direct ñ create ñ exhibit ñ paint
3 There is a magnificent reception/collection ñ sculpt ñ draw
of landscapes at this museum.
4 She prefers still life/seascape art like flowers 1 ................... in watercolours
in vases. 2 ................... a film
5 We try to make the presentations interesting 3 ................... with marble
to engage/distract our audience. 4 ................... a picture with a pencil or pen
5 ................... a cork mosaic
6 ................... paintings

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Resource Activities
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Grammar 7 Read the situations, then write
sentences using the causative form.
Rewrite the sentences in the passive.
5 1 An artist will create a mosaic on Cathy’s living
1 The mayor will open the new wax museum room wall. What will she do?
next week. ....................................................................
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.................................................................... 2 A gallery is displaying Karim’s works of art
2 She used oils to paint the picture. next month. What is he doing?
.................................................................... ....................................................................
3 The gallery exhibits modern sculpture and 3 He asked his secretary to make reservations
photography. for dinner for him and his wife. What did he
....................................................................
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do?
4 He must finish the painting by tomorrow. ....................................................................
.................................................................... 4 Fiona’s assistant cleans up the studio every
5 Michelangelo’s sculptures have inspired the day. What does she do?
young sculptor. ....................................................................
.................................................................... 5 Someone was carrying the director’s camera.
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Put the verbs in brackets into the correct What was he doing?
6 passive tense. ....................................................................
1 A: The new art gallery ............................... Fill in the correct reflexive pronouns.
(already/open) to the public. 8
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B: I know. It .................................. (open) 1 A: Has he ever made a self portrait?
last Sunday by the Queen. B: No. He doesn’t like to paint .................,
2 A: Can we bring our drinks into the museum? only others.
B: I’m afraid not. Food and drinks ............. 2 A: If only I could understand what she means!
............ (not/allow) inside the building. B: She doesn’t express ............... very well.
3 A: Do you have a deadline? 3 A: Where are Freddie and Angela?
B: Yes. It .................................................... B: They decided to give .............. a holiday
(must/complete) by the end of the month. and took some time off.
4 A: I hope you behave ...................... at the
4 A: This film ................................................
restaurant tonight.
(not/nominate) for best picture.
B: Sure, Mum.
B: Then we better see something else.
5 A: Do you need help with that?
5 A: Most Hollywood actors .........................
B: No. I’ll finish it ........................... .
(invite) to the award ceremony every year.
6 A: Can Tom get us tickets for the film tonight?
B: I wish I were one of them.
B: No, he’s busy. We’ll have to do that
6 A: Did you get a new bed for Mandy’s room?
........................... .
B: Yes. It ..................................... (deliver)
7 A: What a lovely painting!
tomorrow afternoon.
B: Yes, Sophie did it by ........................... .
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Resource Activities
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6
Reading Writing
Read the email about a book and
9 answer the questions.
10 Your friend has asked you to tell them
about a book you have read recently.
Write an email telling them about it
using the plan below.
7
Dear Colleen,
Hi! It was so nice to hear from you. I’ve just
finished an amazing book that I’m sure you’re going
ñ Para 1 – Opening remarks & reasons for
to like. It’s The Banjo Player by Sam Yarney.
It’s a thrilling, conspiracy novel about a writing:
computer whiz-kid named Zac Pullman and a PR Hi! ....................... . I’ve just read ..................
woman called Kimberly Piper who accidentally get ........... book ............................................... .
8
caught up in the dangerous world of spies and
It’s called ..................... by ......................... .
killers. There is also a romantic mystery that
develops between Zac and Kimberly.
The story hooks you from the very beginning. A ñ Para 2 – Type of book & characters:
few mysterious deaths and strange coincidences .............................. is a ...................... about
unite the two main characters. Kimberly gets an
encrypted email from a friend only to discover that
......................................................................
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he died shortly after writing it. Meanwhile, Zac ................................................................... .
uncovers interesting information about Kimberly’s
friend while working on a project with his dad. The
ñ Para 3 – A brief summary of the plot:
events eventually bring Kimberly and Zac together
who end up on the run in search of answers about The story .................................................... .
a major global conspiracy. The main characters are ................................
This is definitely a fast read with plenty of jaw- who ................................... . They eventually
dropping action that would make an excellent
adventure film. It is based on real issues facing
our world today like the environment and our ñ Para 4 – Your general comments about it:
dependence on oil. The book is so well written that This book is ..................................................
you often think the events are real. The only ................................................................... .
weakness in the plot is the romantic story between
the two characters.
The only negative is ......................................
I not only recommend it, but can’t wait to see it ................................................................... .
on the big screen one day. You are going to enjoy
it for sure. Have to go now. ñ Para 5 – Your recommendations and closing
Enjoy yourself,
Katrina remarks:
I definitely ........................................ to you.
You are going to ......................................... .
1 What kind of story is this?
Have to ....................................................... .
2 Who is the author?
3 Who are the main characters?
4 How does the story begin?
5 How do the two characters come together?
6 What is the book based on?
7 How does the writer feel about the book?
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Pairwork Activities
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6
a) Choose a picture and describe it to your partner. Talk about:
ñ where the picture was taken

ñ what you can see in the picture
ñ what the woman/people are doing/wearing
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8
2
b) Work in pairs. The pictures above show two different types of art. Now talk together
about which one you like most and why.

4
5
6
Name: .................................................... Date: ................................. Class: ................................
You are in the music club in your school. You are planning to hold a live dance performance.
Design two posters advertising the performance. Write the names of the places where the event
is taking place as well as the date and time. Draw pictures.
1 2
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8
draw picture draw picture
9
.................................................. ..................................................
.................................................. ..................................................
.................................................. ..................................................
.................................................. ..................................................
.................................................. ..................................................
Show them to your partner. Your partner has to select one giving reasons for his/her choice as
well as justifying why he/she rejected the other option.

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4
GAME
5
6
Play in teams. Toss a coin to move (heads: 1 square – tails: 2 squares). Expand the newspaper
headlines into full sentences using the passive. If teams can’t make a sentence, they move one
square back.
7
2
1 DALI PAINTING
QUEEN TO OPEN
STOLEN LAST NIGHT
NEW HOSPITAL
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3
5
MONEY BEING RAISED 4 BANK
ROBBERS SNOWSTORM KILLS
FOR TSUNAMI VICTIMS STILL NOT THREE PEOPLE
ARRESTED
6
POISONED 4-YEA
9
R-OLD 7 8
TAKEN TO HOSP FIRE DESTROYED ART NEW ART GALLERY
ITAL
YESTERDAY MUSEUM TWO DAYS TO BE BUILT IN CITY
AGO CENTRE
9 MAYOR TO SHUT
10
DOWN OLD TRAIN
HOUSE FIR
STATION ES KILL
3,000 PEOP
LE EVERY
YEAR IN E
UROPE

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Resource Activities
6
7
Match the words to form phrases. Then

1 use them to complete the sentences.
1 They have created a beautiful sanctuary/ranch
for homeless city animals.
2 After surgery, the Labrador was taken to a
rehabilitation/conservation centre for therapy.
8
1 live a a goal 3 The animals were placed in a large home/
2 true b in poverty enclosure behind the farmhouse.
3 rough c waters 4 The association is holding a conference/
4 accomplish d inspiration mission to discuss animal cruelty.
5 overcome e obstacles 5 They’re fighting to defend/promote their
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rights.
1 He swam for ten hours through …………. 6 The 14th century bridge is part of the town’s
and severe weather conditions. social/cultural heritage.
2 If you believe in yourself and put in a lot of
hard work, you can ............................... any Read the banners/quotes and fill in the
................................ . 4 gaps with the appropriate social issue.
3 It is unfortunate that even today over one
1 “Eat nothing. Do something.”
billion children ............................... .
f_____
4 This young person’s accomplishment was a
2 “Help poor children survive and thrive.”
............................... to us all.
p______
5 In order to ............................... you have to
3 “Housing is a human right.”
overcome any doubts and fears you may have.
h___________
4 “Enter a different world – read!”
Fill in: role, earn, breeds, agile, retirement,
2 guide.
i_________
5 “It’s a recession when your neighbour loses
1 The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular his job; it’s a depression when you lose your
.................... of therapy dog. own.”
2 They went to visit their grandfather at the u___________
.................... home. 6 “No more parentless children.”
3 She was as swift and .................... as a figure w__
skater.
4 Determination plays an important ................
in achieving your goals.
5 She uses a .................... dog to get around
town.
6 His unselfish service throughout the years will
.............................. him the respect of the
community.
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Resource Activities
6
7
Grammar 7 Fill in: so, such or such a/an.
Put the adjectives in brackets into the 1 The water around the village is .....................
5 comparative or superlative form, adding unsafe that authorities have put up barriers to
any necessary words. stop people using it.
2 It’s ..................... bad weather that today’s
8
1 A: This is .......................................(rough) match has been postponed.
boat ride I’ve ever been on! 3 He speaks ..................... fast that no one can
B: Me too. Hold on tight. understand him.
2 A: I prefer dogs over cats as pets. 4 There was ..................... awful accident that
B: Well, dogs are ....................................... everyone feared there would be no survivors.
9
............................... (affectionate) cats. 5 Liz had ..................... little energy at the end
3 A: This injury is .......................................... of the day that she went straight to bed.
(bad) I thought. 6 There was ..................... a lot of traffic on the
B: I’ll call an ambulance. motorway that it took them 2 hours to get to
work.
4 A: I enjoy documentaries.
7 Nicolas drove by at ..................... speed that
B: Well, this one was by far ………………. .
I don’t think he saw us.
...................... (good) we’ve seen so far.
8 The view was ..................... beautiful that we
5 A: Thanks again for helping me organise the sat until sunset.
charity ball.
B: It’s ..............................................(little)
Write sentences using the prompts and
I could do. 8 the words in brackets.
Underline the correct word. 1 Caleb/stayed/village/help/build/dam (to)

6 ...................................................................
1 The people here are much poorer from/than 2 Everyone/attended/charity/event/raise/
I thought. money/schools (in order to) ......................
2 This is far/the longest we’ve been away from ...................................................................
home. 3 Emma/goes/medical school/become/doctor
3 Feed the Children is one of the largest charities (so that) ....................................................
of/in the USA. ...................................................................
4 There’s too/enough food to go round. 4 A company/has donated/lorries/deliver/food
5 The news was very/much more comforting than to the villagers (so as to) ...........................
I expected. ...................................................................
6 I don’t think governments try hard enough/ 5 The council/held/meeting/discuss/future/the
much to help the needy. old bus station ( in order to) .....................
7 Sarah is a much/very friendly person. ...................................................................

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Resource Activities
6
7
Reading
Read the article and decide if the sentences are T (true) or F (false).
9
Illiteracy:
8
A Major Problem
According to statistics, illiteracy is on the rise Another thing that is greatly affected by the
and is now considered to be an epidemic with inability to read, is health and well-being.
over 780 million people affected worldwide. It Adults find it difficult to understand doctor’s
9
is not only a phenomenon of the poorer directions, read prescriptions or the
nations of the world, but a growing problem instructions that come with medicine. This
even in the richest nations, like the US. may result in them endangering their lives by
Although illiterate people do not have trouble taking the wrong doses or not following the
dealing with normal every day life, their therapy required to cure a disease. In that
problem can cause serious damage when they sense, illiteracy and disease seem to go hand
are faced with important decisions. in hand.
Sadly, illiteracy is more common among the There are several organisations around the
poor and plays a major role in keeping them in world trying to fight illiteracy by providing
that condition. It is important to remember adults with the necessary tools and education.
that over half of Americans who cannot read However, it seems that if we are to improve
are unable to find a decent paying job. the standard of living for all these people,
Furthermore, a person who cannot read will more drastic measures need to be taken
have difficulty filling in forms, applying for before the numbers get out of control.
loans and understanding contracts. As a
result, they miss out on opportunities to
increase their income and better their lives.
1 The writer believes this is not 4 Illiteracy does not influence income. .......
a serious problem. ....... 5 Adults cannot follow what doctors say. .......
2 Illiteracy only affects poor countries. ....... 6 An illiterate person may do harm
3 Even the rich have reading problems. ....... to his/her health. .......

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Resource Activities
6
7
Writing
10 You have just read a news article about youth unemployment and decide to write a letter
to the editor with suggestions. Match the suggestions to their results and pick two to
write your essay (100-120 words). Follow the plan.
8
Suggestions Results
1 set up youth job centres A this will motivate businesses to hire teens
2 provide government funding B if they further their education, they will increase
for minimum wage jobs their chances of finding a well-paid job
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3 help them go back to school C this way they can find out about their strengths
4 offer job training and and learn new skills
counselling D this is where they can look for jobs and get
advice about jobs
ñ Para 1
Reason for writing: e.g. I am writing to express my agreement with your article about
youth unemployment. In order for youths to have a bright future we must invest in
them today. I have one or two suggestions on the subject.
ñ Para 2
First suggestion and results
ñ Para 3
Second suggestion and results
ñ Para 4
Summarise your opinion: e.g. In conclusion, there are things we can do to help
youths find employment. If we pull our resources and knowledge together, we can
provide them with the opportunities they need to get started.

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Pairwork Activities
6
7
ñ where the picture was taken

ñ what it shows
8
1
b) Work in pairs. The pictures above show two social problems. Now talk together about why
they are serious and what we can do to eliminate them.

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6
7
Name: .................................................... Date: ................................. Class: ................................
Create a website for an animal sanctuary you have built. You should write:
ñ the name of the animal sanctuary
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ñ where it is located
ñ the animals there
ñ how volunteers can help
ñ contact details
stick photo
9 stick photo
(name)
.............................................
News / Contact / Donate / Volunteer / Adopt / Videos
About Us
Welcome to .................................................................................................... . It is a non-profit
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................

5
GAME
6
7
Divide the class into two teams. Teams in turn choose a box from the table below and make a
sentence. The first team to complete a line of three correctly in any direction wins.
than so that too 8

in order to so + adv ... that such a/an ... that
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such a lot … that enough so as not to

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Resource Activities
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8
Vocabulary 3 Match the synonyms.
Fill in: line, motivate, pressure, focused,

1 disarm, skilled. 1 found
a make warm
b intention
2 hire
1 The company needs highly ........................... c establish
3 primary
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workers with experience. d keep in good
4 heat
2 People who put their life on the .................. condition
5 maintain
to save others are real heroes. e employ
6 aim
3 If you stay ........................... on your task, f main
you will finish in no time.
4 A good teacher has to be able to ................
their pupils. Match the jobs with the bubbles.
5 You need to call an expert to ...................... 4
this bomb. 1 marine biologist
6 Lillian is under a lot of ........................... at 2 police officer
work. 3 bank clerk
4 air traffic controller
Match the words to form phrases. Then
2 use them to complete the sentences.
5 bomb disposal expert
1 marine a gear a Stop the car and get out immediately!

2 wireless b drinks
3 scuba c biologist
4 fizzy d conditions b Can I have your account
5 extreme e link number, please?
1 Make sure you have all your ........................ c Air France 346 reduce
before you go diving. speed now to 160 knots.
2 He’s a(n) .................................... . He works
underwater a lot. d I’ve swum with dolphins and whales
3 They don’t have a(n) .................................. a number of times. It’s so beautiful to
on the island so he has to post his reports. see them underwater.
4 Astronauts must learn to work under ...........
………………. .
Should you cut the red or the blue wire?
5 She is on a diet and avoids drinking ............ e
Quick! Time is running out! Red digits are
………………. .
already counting down from 10 seconds.

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Resource Activities
7
8
Grammar 7 Fill in the gaps with the adjectives in the
correct order.
Underline the correct item.
5 1 This is a .....................................................
1 A: Don’t be late. We must/can be there by (new/fantastic) mobile phone.
7 pm or they close the doors. 2 Where did you put my ...............................
9
B: Fine. I’ll go get dressed. (leather/brown/new) jacket?
2 A: I’m having trouble breathing. 3 She bought a(n) ........................................
B: You couldn’t/shouldn’t stay underwater (Italian/lovely/antique) coffee table.
so long. 4 Wayne is planning to buy a(n) ...................
................................(diamond/expensive)
3 A: Should/Could you check my essay, please?
ring for his fiancée.
B: Sure. Let me have a look.
5 They stayed on a .......................................
4 A: Can/Must you pick me up after school (Caribbean/small/beautiful) island.
tomorrow? 6 He bought a ..............................................
B: No problem. (plastic/cheap/long) raincoat.
5 A: You know, you couldn’t/don’t have to
send all the emails today. Leave some for Change the adjectives to adverbs to
tomorrow. 8 complete the sentences.
B: That’s a relief!
1 A: There is something ................................
6 A: May/Should I help you, madam? (terrible) wrong with this offer.
B: Yes. I need to speak with the manager. B: I’m thinking of turning it down.
2 A: I met your uncle the other day.

Fill in: may, must or can’t.
6 B: Yes, he told me. He spoke very ..............
1 A: The band is going on tour again. ........................ (high) of you.
B: Wow! They ……......…… be so excited.
3 A: Are you sitting ......................................
2 A: Isn’t that Mike’s gear? (comfortable)?
B: It ……......…… be. I saw him put his in B: Yes, thank you.
the car.
4 A: Look at how ..........................................
3 A: What are you doing this afternoon? (beautiful) the dancers move!
B: I don’t know. I ……......…… go shopping. B: They are so graceful.
4 A: He works in a coal mine.
5 A: Is this what you ordered, sir?
B: That ……......…… be hard work.
B: ......................................(absolute) not!
5 A: Are they coming to the cinema?
B: They ……......…… come if they have time. 6 A: Is everything all right?
B: .......................................(hopeful) it is.
We’ll know as soon as they get back!

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Resource Activities
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8
Reading Writing
Read the letter of application and
9 answer the questions.
10 Read the advertisement and write a
letter of application for the job (120-
150 words). Use the letter in Ex. 9 as a
Dear Sir/Madam, model.
9
I am writing to apply for the position of research
scientist which was advertised in The Globe. Publishing house seeks editors and writers.
I have a degree in Applied Sciences from McGill Degree qualified with and at least two years’
University and I have recently completed a experience in related field. Send email with
Master’s in Biological Science. CV to pubblehouse@booking.com
Over the past two years, I have been working as
Lab Leader at the Moffitt Centre where I lead a
team of twenty scientists and monitor all
experiments. I have also published some of my Dear …......………,
own research and I am now working on
I ……………………… for the position of ..................
completing my Ph.D.
....................... which was ..........................................
I consider myself to be a very motivated and ………………. in ...................................................... .
responsible individual and believe in the I have …………………… in .......................................
importance of science. I also have very good from ......................................................................... .
managerial skills and can both lead and work well
Over the ……….........................…….., I have
with a team.
……………………………………………. at ................
I would be grateful if you would consider me for ........................... where I ...........................................
the position. Please find enclosed my curriculum ………………………………………… . I also .............
vitae and three references. I am available for .................................................................................. .
interview at your convenience and can be
contacted at any time. I look forward to hearing I consider myself ........................................................
from you. ........………………………………. . I also ……………
…………………………………………… .
Your faithfully,
I would be grateful ……………………………….. .
Liza Penworthy
Please find ................................................................ .
I am available .............................................................
1 What kind of job is she applying for?
........................................ .
2 Where did she find out about the job?
3 What qualifications does she have? …………………
4 Where is she working at the moment? …………………
5 What are her responsibilities at this job?
6 What are her personal qualities?

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Pairwork Activities
7
8
ñ what the picture shows

ñ what the people are doing/wearing
9
1
b) Work in pairs. The pictures above show people doing dangerous jobs. Now talk together
about what qualities are required for these jobs. Would you like to do one of these jobs?

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7
8
Name: .................................................... Date: ................................. Class: ................................
You are doing research for a school project about jobs. Interview a family member about
his/her job and complete the questionnaire below. Stick a picture.
stick photo
9
Name:
Age:
Job:
.............................................
.............................................
.............................................
1 What are the duties related to your job?

.........................................................................................................................................
2 What qualifications are necessary for this job?
.........................................................................................................................................
3 What qualities are required for this job?
.........................................................................................................................................
4 How long have you been working in this position?
.........................................................................................................................................
5 How many hours do you work a day?
.........................................................................................................................................
6 Do you get a salary or a wage?
.........................................................................................................................................
7 What are the pros and cons of your job?
.........................................................................................................................................
8 What would you say to someone who wants to get a job like yours?
.........................................................................................................................................
9 What do you like/dislike about your job?
.........................................................................................................................................

6
GAME
7
8
Divide the class into two teams. Write all the modals that Ss have been taught in
this module on the board. e.g. must/have to ➞ law/rule, don’t have to ➞ not
necessary. Each team prepares a set of situation cards. You also need a dice and
two counters. Students put their counter on the central square (0) of the progress
9
bar. The cards from both teams are put into two different boxes and each team
keeps the box with its own cards. A student from team A picks up a card from the
box that team B has and reads it out. Students need to come up with two
sentences about the situation on their selected card, using two different modals
from the list on the board. Then Team B repeats the same process. If students
cannot make proper sentences they miss a turn and move back one space. The
team which reaches the end of the progress bar first, is the winner.
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Team A:
Your friend
You shouldn’t go
is in bed
to school today.
with flu.
You ought to call a

doctor.
A student from team A rolls to

advance their counter.
• A roll showing 1 or 2 ➝ move back one space

• A roll showing 3 or 4 ➝ move forward one space
• A roll showing 5 or 6 ➝ move forward two spaces

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9
Vocabulary 3 Fill in: upright, reflect, attempt, budget,
track, income, reduce, prioritise.
Match the words to form phrases.
1 1 If you set a ……............…….. each week, you
will avoid spending too much.
1 cunning a company 2 They changed the metal of the coins in a(n)
2 fabric b tricks ……............…….. to make them lighter.
3 soft c traps 3 You can keep ……...........…….. of the money
4 advertising d softener you spend each day by writing it down.
5 hidden e soundly 4 I think you should ……............…….. your
6 sleep f drinks assignments according to when they are due.
5 You have to ……............…….. your expenses
if you want to save money.
Match the words (1-5) to their synonyms
2 (a-e). Then use the words to complete
6 The price of a product can ……...........……..
its quality.
the sentences. 7 The kid rolled down the hill and managed to
stop in an ……............…….. position.
1 bright 8 She is looking for a second job to increase her
a money you borrow
2 fulfil ……............…….. .
b achieve
3 take off
c think of an idea Label the pictures with words from the
4 loan
d clever 4 list.
5 come up
e become successful
with ñ skywriting ñ moving advert ñ neon sign
ñ classifieds ñ logo ñ billboard
1 Nicky has ……............………….. a great plan

for the holidays.
2 This organisation helps young people to
……..........………….. their dreams.
3 I think Chandler’s new product is really going
to ........................... once it hits the market.
4 Claire is very clever. She’s always full of ....... 1 .................. 2 .................. 3 ..................
……............………….. ideas.
5 The Smiths are going to the bank to ask for a
…….....................………….. .
4 .................. 5 .................. 6 ..................

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Resource Activities
8
9
Grammar 7 Use the introductory verbs below to
turn the following sentences into
Turn the following into reported speech.
5 reported speech.
1 “This is a very misleading ad,” said Marla. ñ inform ñ advise ñ promise ñ complain
................................................................... ñ order
2 “Is that the new soft drink advert?” Mum
asked. 1 “My soup is cold!” Kate said.
................................................................... ...................................................................
3 “Please, don’t forget to pay the bill at the 2 “There will be a meeting in my office at 5 pm,
bank,” she said to me. Bill,” said Mr Pruitt.
................................................................... ...................................................................
4 “Where’s my new watch?” Dad asked. 3 “Go to your room!” Mum said to me.
................................................................... ...................................................................
5 “Open your books to page 91, please,” the 4 “You should not pay so much attention to
teacher said to the students. ads,” said our professor.
................................................................... ...................................................................
6 “I will meet you outside the building,” he said. 5 “Fine. I won’t play my trumpet at night,” said
................................................................... the little boy to his neighbour.
...................................................................
Turn the following into indirect questions.
6 8 Fill in the relative pronoun or adverb. Put
1 “What time does the show begin?” commas where neccessary. Write D for
Could you tell me ....................................... defining and ND for non-defining.
2 “When did you decide to quit?”
I’d like to know .......................................... 1 1993 was the year .................... I ......
3 “Have the letters been posted yet?” graduated from university.
Can you tell me .......................................... 2 Beyoncé .................... is in L’oreal ......
4 “How could this have happened?” adverts is very beautiful.
Could you explain ...................................... 3 The Phantom of the Opera .............. ......
5 “Who produced that advert?” was composed by Andrew Lloyd
I wonder ..................................................... Webber is my favourite musical.
6 “Who won the award?” 4 That’s the town ................. I was ......
Do you know .............................................. born.
7 “Did someone help him come up with the 5 Johnny Depp .................... stars in ......
idea?” The Tourist is a great actor.
I’d like to know .......................................... 6 That’s the reason .................... she ......
8 “Why didn’t anyone tell me about this?” didn’t accept the job.
Can you tell me ..........................................

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Resource Activities
8
9
Fill in: what (a/an), how or such (a/an).
9 11 Underline the correct item.
1 ............................................... brilliant idea!
1 She likes pasta, doesn’t she/hasn’t she?
2 ............................................... clever she is!
2 You’ve managed to put some money aside,
3 That is .................................... great advert!
didn’t you/haven’t you?
4 ............................................. lovely flowers!
3 The phone is working, isn’t it/is it?
5 They are .......................... talented children!
4 We all had such a wonderful time, hadn’t we/
6 She is ..................................... elegant lady!
didn’t we?
7 .............................................. easy exercise!
5 The boys have been at the beach all day,
8 ......................... well she performs on stage!
didn’t they/haven’t they?
9 ................................................. awful news!
6 You weren’t informed, were you/weren’t
10 He is having ............................... great time
you?
visiting!
in: even though/although, despite/in

10 Underline the correct item. 12 Fill
spite of .
1 I would like anything/something to drink.
1 A: Those boots must have cost a small
2 Do you know anyone/everyone we can call
fortune!
to repair this?
B: No, actually. ...........................they were
3 We have any/no milk to make the cake.
ú350 in the shops, I got them for ú99 at
4 Is there anywhere/everywhere in this city
an outlet store.
that sells good coffee?
5 Are you doing everything/anything tonight? 2 A: A university degree is quite expensive these
6 I think anyone/everyone I invited is coming days.
to the dinner. B: Yes. It is still worth going ......................
7 I’m so bored. There’s everything/nothing to the cost.
do here. 3 A: Hasn’t Joe got a job yet?
8 Have you got no/some work I can do? B: No. ....................... all his qualifications,
9 He goes to school some/every day. he hasn’t found anything.
10 Everybody/Anybody arrived early for the 4 A: ........................ Jim is a banker, at home
meeting. his wife manages the money.
11 Is there any/every news yet? B: She probably knows how to budget
12 I looked somewhere/everywhere for my better than he does.
watch but I didn’t find it.
5 A: We enjoyed our trip ..............................
the bad weather.
B: I know. Janice said you had a lovely time.

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Resource Activities
8
9
Reading
13 Read the text and mark the statements T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn’t say).
Should Teens Have Part-time Jobs?

The cost of living and lifestyle demands are putting a there are some disadvantages that need to be
lot of pressure on family budgets these days and mentioned. To begin with, if teens end up working too
some teens are opting for part-time jobs to help out. It many hours, it may affect their performance at school.
is a great way for young people to contribute and pay They might easily get carried away with the idea of
for some of their expenses, but is it a good idea? making more money and spend more of their free time
at work instead of studying. Furthermore, they may be
It goes without saying that there are plenty of
too tired every day to follow their lessons in class. As
advantages to teenagers working part-time. Firstly,
a result, they could fall behind and see their marks
they can learn how to manage their money from an
slip. In addition, they might end up spending less time
early age. This will help them control their spending
going to after school activities or meeting up with
and learn how to save for extra expenses. Secondly,
friends. As a result, teens might slowly lose touch with
they could pick up skills that will be useful in the future.
people their own age and feel out of place in school.
For instance, they can learn how to work in a team and
deal with job interviews and be better prepared for All in all, there are positive and negative aspects to
entering the adult job market. Also, the experience can teenagers working. Although it could interfere with
help them decide what career path to follow when they their regular life in school and at play, with proper time
are older. management they can enjoy the benefits a part-time
job has to offer.
Despite all the positive aspects of teenagers working,
1 Families pressure their teenagers 4 A part-time job can help them decide
into getting part-time jobs. ....... what to do later in life. .......
2 Teens can learn how to budget 5 It is a good idea to spend as much
through having a job. ....... time as they can at work. .......
3 They can save for their future 6 Teens should be involved in a lot
education. ....... of after school activities. .......

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Resource Activities
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8
9
8
Writing
14 Use the paragraph plan to write a short for-and-against essay entitled ‘Should teenagers
who work contribute towards household expenses?’ (120-180 words).
9
Para 1: state the topic
Teens benefit from contributing towards household expenses./More harm than good?
Para 2: state advantages with reasons & examples

• Become/responsible – not waste money/not want things not need
• Gain/self-esteem – take part/family decision making/budget – more active/
important/role
Para 3: state disadvantages with reasons and examples

• Teens/not make/enough – result/not enough/save for studies
• Teens/feel obligated/give up free time/result/studies affected
Para 4: conclusion
More/advantages/disadvantages – up to parents and teenagers/agree/
how much money/teens give/keep in mind/still children

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Pairwork Activities
8
9
• where the picture was taken

• what the picture shows
• what the people are doing
2
b) Work in pairs. The pictures above show people shopping, online and in a shop. Now talk
together about whether you like shopping, what type of shopping you prefer and why.

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8
9
Name: .................................................... Date: ................................. Class: ................................
You work for an advertising agency. You are asked to write short advertisements for three
products. Write:
• a catchy slogan • a few words to describe each product
A B
stick photo stick photo
(slogan) (slogan)
................................................................ ................................................................
................................................................ ................................................................
................................................................ ................................................................
................................................................ ................................................................
................................................................ ................................................................
................................................................ ................................................................
stick photo
(slogan)
................................................................
................................................................
................................................................
................................................................
................................................................
................................................................
................................................................

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GAME
8
9
Play in groups of three or four. You need a dice and counters. Take turns to roll the dice and
move your counter the same number of squares as the dice shows. Complete the question tag,
write sentences using introductory verbs, fill in relative pronouns/adverbs, exclamation/
concession words or some/any/every and compounds. If you can’t, you miss a turn. The player
who reaches FINISH first wins the game.
1 2 3 4 5
Do you ................. the I need
remember the ................. heavy traffic, he ................. eggs
day ................. lovely picture! got to the for the cake.
you got married? station on time.
6
She likes
travelling,
.................?
12 11 10 9 8 7
The party is a
The film
EXTRA
We didn’t go ................. success!
................. you
................. at gracefully she ................. is
recommended
the weekend. TURN dances! enjoying
was brilliant.
themselves.
13
“Let’s watch a
DVD!” he said.
He .................
.......................
14 15 16 17 18 19
You’ve been to ................. he
The hotel
EXTRA
Rome, ran fast, he Jill will be
................. we .................? didn’t win the working
stayed was TURN race. tomorrow, .....?
luxurious.
20
EXTRA
TURN
25 24 23 22 21
“Yes, I’ll help
John didn’t call, Don’t worry. ................. you,” she said.
.................? ................. is terrible weather! She .................
under control. ........................

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