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Course consultant
Tim Bowen has taught English and trained teachers in more than 30
countries worldwide. He is the co-author of works on pronunciation
teaching and language-teaching methodology, and author of
numerous books for English-language teachers. He is currently a
freelance materials writer, editor, and translator. He is a member
of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.
Language consultant
Professor Susan Barduhn is an experienced English-language
teacher, teacher trainer, and author, who has contributed to
numerous publications. In addition to directing English-language
courses in at least four different continents, she has been President
of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign
Language, and an adviser to the British Council and the US State
Department. She is currently a Professor at the School
of International Training in Vermont, USA.
ENGLISH
FO R E V E RYO N E
PRACTICE BOOK
LEVEL ADVANCED
Contents
How the course works 8
DK India
Senior Editors Vineetha Mokkil, Anita Kakar
Senior Art Editor Chhaya Sajwan
Making conversation 12
Project Editor Antara Moitra New language Present tenses
Editors Agnibesh Das, Nisha Shaw, Seetha Natesh Vocabulary Meeting new people
Art Editors Namita, Heena Sharma, Sukriti Sobti, New skill Using question tags
Shipra Jain, Aanchal Singhal
Assistant Editors Ira Pundeer, Ateendriya Gupta,
Sneha Sunder Benjamin, Ankita Yadav Action and state verbs 16
Assistant Art Editors Roshni Kapur, New language State verbs in continuous forms
Meenal Goel, Priyansha Tuli Vocabulary Action and state verbs
Illustrators Ivy Roy, Arun Pottirayil, Bharti Karakoti, Rahul Kumar
Picture Researcher Deepak Negi New skill Describing states
Managing Editor Pakshalika Jayaprakash
Managing Art Editor Arunesh Talapatra Using collocations 18
Production Manager Pankaj Sharma New language Collocations
Pre-production Manager Balwant Singh
Senior DTP Designer Vishal Bhatia, Neeraj Bhatia Vocabulary Beliefs and opinions
DTP Designer Sachin Gupta New skill Talking about your life
Jacket Designer Surabhi Wadhwa
Managing Jackets Editor Saloni Singh Complex descriptions 22
Senior DTP Designer (jackets) Harish Aggarwal
New language General and specific adjectives
DK UK Vocabulary Personalities
Editorial Assistants Jessica Cawthra, Sarah Edwards
Illustrators Edwood Burn, Denise Joos, Michael Parkin, New skill Ordering adjectives
Jemma Westing
Audio Producer Liz Hammond Making general statements 26
Managing Editor Daniel Mills New language Introductory “it”
Managing Art Editor Anna Hall
Project Manager Christine Stroyan Vocabulary Talents and abilities
Jacket Designer Natalie Godwin New skill Expressing general truths
Jacket Editor Claire Gell
Jacket Design Development Manager Sophia MTT Vocabulary Travel and tourism 29
Producer, Pre-Production Luca Frassinetti
Producer Mary Slater
Publisher Andrew Macintyre Phrasal verbs 30
Art Director Karen Self New language Phrasal verbs overview
Publishing Director Jonathan Metcalf Vocabulary Travel
First published in Great Britain in 2016 by New skill Using complex phrasal verbs
Dorling Kindersley Limited
80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL
Copyright © 2016 Dorling Kindersley Limited Narrative tenses 34
A Penguin Random House Company
10 8 6 4 2 1 3 5 7 9 New language The past perfect continuous
001–290006–Jun/2016 Vocabulary Travel adjectives and idioms
All rights reserved. New skill Talking about a variety of past actions
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior written
permission of the copyright owner. Giving advice and opinions 38
A CIP catalogue record for this book New language Modals for advice and opinion
is available from the British Library.
ISBN: 978-0-2412-4353-4 Vocabulary Recommendations
Printed and bound in China New skill Giving advice and opinions
All images © Dorling Kindersley Limited
For further information see: www.dkimages.com Making predictions 42
A world of ideAs: New language Degrees of likelihood
SEE All ThERE IS To Know Vocabulary Idioms about time
www.dk.com New skill Talking about possibilities
Vocabulary Family and relationships 45 Vocabulary Working 77
Vocabulary Tradition and superstition 125 Vocabulary Crime and the law 155
Vocabulary Technology and the future 187 Getting things done 220
New language “Have / get something done”
Future hopes 188 Vocabulary Services and repairs
New language “Wish” with “would” or “could” New skill Describing things people do for you
Vocabulary Hopes for the future
New skill Talking about future hopes and wishes Complex agreement 224
New language Complex agreement
The future continuous 192 Vocabulary Collective nouns
New language The future continuous with “will” New skill Using the correct agreement
Vocabulary Polite requests
New skill Planning your career “So” and “such” 228
New language “So” and “such” for emphasis
The future perfect 196 Vocabulary Medical science
New language The future perfect New skill Emphasizing descriptions
Vocabulary Life plans
New skill Making plans and predictions Using articles to generalize 232
New language Generic “the”
The future in the past 200 Vocabulary Exploration and invention
New language “Would” and “was going to” New skill Using advanced articles
Vocabulary Changing plans
New skill Saying what you thought
Answers 236
How the course works
English for Everyone is designed for people who want to teach Conditional tenses FILL IN THE GAPS BY PUTTING THE VERBS IN THE CORRECT TENSES
TO MAKE SENTENCES IN THE THIRD CONDITIONAL
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Unlike in other KEY LANGUAGE FORMAL INVERSION
You can make the
third conditional
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Practice modules
Each exercise is carefully graded to drill GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
Apply new language rules Cement your understanding
and test the language taught in the
in different contexts. of key vocabulary.
corresponding course book units.
RewRite the sentenCes, CORReCting the eRRORs
Working through the exercises alongside READING SPEAKING
the course book will help you remember Examine target language Compare your spoken English
what you have learned and become in real-life English contexts. to model audio recordings.
more fluent. Every exercise is introduced LISTENING
with a symbol to indicate which skill is Test your understanding
being practiced. of spoken English.
Supporting graphics
maTchVisual
The beginnings of The senTences To The correcT endings
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LISTENING EXERCISES
This symbol indicates that you should
listen to an audio track in order to
answer the questions in the exercise.
Exercise numbers
Match these numbers
to the unique identifier
at the top-left corner
of each exercise.
FREE AUDIO
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Making conversation
Verbs have various forms in the present tense, including New language Present tenses
continuous and perfect. You need to understand these Vocabulary Meeting new people
differences when making question tags. New skill Using question tags
12
RewRite the sentenCes, CORReCting the eRRORs
13
match the StatemeNtS to the correct queStioN tagS
14
Say the SentenceS out loud, adding the correct queStion tagS
15
Action and state verbs
Verbs that describe actions or events are known as New language State verbs in continuous forms
“action” or “dynamic” verbs, whereas those that describe Vocabulary Action and state verbs
states are known as “state” or “stative” verbs. New skill Describing states
16
rewrite the sentences, correcting the errors
17
Using collocations
Collocations are often formed of two words, but New language Collocations
can contain more. Using them will make you a Vocabulary Beliefs and opinions
more fluent English speaker. New skill Talking about your life
18
read the article and answer the questions
19
rewrite the sentences, putting the words in the correct order
20
cross out the incorrect words in each sentence
21
Complex descriptions
When you describe something using more than one New language General and specific adjectives
adjective, the adjectives usually have to go in a specific Vocabulary Personalities
order. There are several categories of adjectives. New skill Ordering adjectives
22
find eight opinion adjectives in the grid and write them
under the correct heading
general opinion
specific opinion
23
fill in the gaps using the prefixes in the panel
24
read the performance review and answer the questions
as full sentences
25
Making general statements
It is very useful to know how to start sentences with the New language Introductory “it”
word “it” in English. You can use “it is” at the beginning of Vocabulary Talents and abilities
a sentence to make a general statement about something. New skill Expressing general truths
26
cross out the incorrect words in each sentence
27
READ thE EmAil AnD AnswER
thE quEstions
28
Vocabulary
TRAVEL AND TOURISM WRITE THE PHRASES FROM THE PANEL
UNDER THE CORRECT DEFINITIONS
29
Phrasal verbs
Phrasal verbs occur in many different forms. They have New language Phrasal verbs overview
two or more parts, which are sometimes separable. Vocabulary Travel
They are very common, especially in spoken English. New skill Using complex phrasal verbs
30
rewrite the sentences, separating the phrasal verbs
31
say the sentences out loud, filling in the gaps tip
remember that
when you’re saying a
three-part phrasal
verb, you
need to stress the
second word.
32
read the article and answer the questions
33
Narrative tenses
When telling a story, even if you’re just talking about New language The past perfect continuous
something that happened recently, you need to use a Vocabulary Travel adjectives and idioms
variety of tenses so that the story can be understood easily. New skill Talking about a variety of past actions
34
COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE PAST PERFECT, SPEAKING
OUT LOUD
35
fill in the gaps BY pUtting the verBs in the panel
in the COrreCt tense
36
read the article and write answers to the questions
as full sentences
37
Giving advice and opinions
When you want to give advice or make recommendations, New language Modals for advice and opinion
you can use a variety of modal verbs. You can vary the Vocabulary Recommendations
strength of your advice by using different modals. New skill Giving advice and opinions
38
Fill in the GaPs with the recommendations From the Panel
39
saY the sentences out loud, choosing the coRRect woRds
40
writE a lEttEr rEcommEnding a trip using thE phrasEs
in thE panEl
41
Making predictions
When you talk about a future event, you might need New language Degrees of likelihood
to say how likely it is that the event will happen. There Vocabulary Idioms about time
are a number of ways that you can do this. New skill Talking about possibilities
42
cross out the incorrect word in each sentence
43
read the article and answer the questions
44
Vocabulary
FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIPS WRITE THE PHRASES FROM THE PANEL
UNDER THE CORRECT DEFINITIONS
45
Using discourse markers
Discourse markers can be used to show a relationship New language Linking information
between two sentences, or parts of a sentence. This can Vocabulary Family history
be cause, effect, emphasis, contrast, or comparison. New skill Talking about relationships
46
cross out the incorrect words in each sentence
47
match the beginnings of the sentences to the correct endings
48
read the article and answer the questions
49
Past habits and states
When you talk about habits or states in the past, you can New language “Used to” and “would”
use “used to” or “would.” English often uses these forms Vocabulary Family values
to contrast the past with the present. New skill Contrasting the past with the present
50
MARK the sentences thAt ARe coRRect
52
correct the errors in the sentences, then say them out loud
53
Comparing and contrasting
Using “as… as” is a very flexible way to make comparisons. New language “As… as” comparisons
You can use it to compare and contrast quantities and Vocabulary Adjective–noun collocations
qualities of people, objects, situations, and ideas. New skill Comparing and contrasting
54
listen to the audio and answer the questions
55
fill in the gaps using the collocations from the panel
56
read the BLOG and write answers tO the questiOns
as fuLL sentences
57
Two comparatives together
You can use two comparatives in a sentence to show the New language Two comparatives together
effect of an action. You can also use them to show that Vocabulary Age and population
something is changing. New skill Expressing cause, effect, and change
58
rewrite the sentences, correcting the errors
59
listen to the audio and answer the questions
60
Vocabulary
STUDYING WRITE THE PHRASES FROM THE PANEL UNDER THE
CORRECT DEFINITIONS
61
Taking notes
Discourse markers can help you to organize language New language Organizing information
to make it easier for the listener or reader to follow. Vocabulary Academic life
Listening for them is very useful when taking notes. New skill Taking notes
62
listen to the audio and answer the questions
read the email and put the discourse markers into the
correct categories
sequencing adding
examples concluding
rewrite the first conditional sentences, correcting the errors
64
match thE bEginnings of thE sEntEncEs to thE corrEct Endings
65
Speaking approximately
English has a number of useful phrases to describe New language Generalization
approximate quantities and amounts. You can use them Vocabulary Approximate quantity phrases
when a number is unknown or roughly accurate. New skill Talking about numbers
66
read the email and answer the questions
67
fill in the gaps using the words and phrases in the panel
68
listen to the audio and answer the questions
69
Changing emphasis
There are a number of ways that you can change emphasis New language The passive voice
in English. One way is to use a less common grammatical Vocabulary Online learning
structure, such as the passive voice. New skill Changing sentence emphasis
70
cross out the incorrect words in each sentence
71
Say the SentenceS out loud uSing the wordS
from the panel tip
nouns formed
from phrasal verbs
are spoken with
the stress on the
first syllable.
72
Read the aRticle and answeR the questions
73
Things that might happen
There are many ways to talk about hypothetical future New language “What if,” “suppose,” “in case”
situations. You can use different structures to indicate Vocabulary Exams and assessment
whether you think a hypothesis is likely or unlikely. New skill Talking about hypothetical situations
74
Cross out the inCorreCt verb form in eaCh sentenCe
75
RESPOND TO THE AUDIO OUT LOUD, SAYING WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN
76
Vocabulary
WORKING WRITE THE PHRASES FROM THE PANEL
UNDER THE CORRECT DEFINITIONS
77
Job applications
In English, prepositions can only be followed by New language Prepositions and gerunds
a noun phrase or a gerund. This is particularly Vocabulary Job applications
important when talking about the order of events. New skill Writing a résumé and cover letter
78
read the JOB adVertisement and write answers tO the
questiOns as full sentences
79
rewrite the sentences, correcting the errors
80
MARK THE MORE FORMAL SENTENCE IN EACH PAIR
81
Asking polite questions
In English, asking questions directly can sometimes be New language Direct and indirect questions
seen as impolite. It is very common for English speakers Vocabulary Job interviews
to make their questions more indirect. New skill Asking questions politely
82
REWRITE THE INDIRECT QUESTIONS, PUTTING THE WORDS IN THE
CORRECT ORDER
83
MATCH THE QUESTIONS TO THEIR ANSWERS WITH
STALLINg TECHNIQUES
84
RESPOND TO THE AUDIO, SPEAKING OUT LOUD AND ADDING
APPROPRIATE STALLING PHRASES FROM THE PANEL
85
Complex verb patterns
There are several different patterns that verbs can follow, New language Verb + infinitive / gerund
including whether they can be followed by an infinitive Vocabulary World of work
or a gerund. New skill Using complex verb patterns
86
cross out the incorrect words in each sentence
87
fill in the gaps using the words in the panel
88
MARK the sentences thAt ARe coRRect
89
Double object verbs
Some verbs can be followed by both a direct object and New language Double object verbs
an indirect object. Sentences using these verbs can be Vocabulary New businesses
ordered in a number of different ways. New skill Talking about starting a business
90
rewrite the sentences, putting the words in the correct order
91
read the blog and answer the questions
92
Vocabulary
MEETING AND PRESENTING WRITE THE PHRASES FROM THE PANEL
UNDER THE CORRECT DEFINITIONS
93
Reflexive pronouns
Reflexive pronouns show that the subject of a verb New language Reflexive pronouns
is the same as its object. They can also be used in Vocabulary Workplace language
other situations to add emphasis. New skill Talking about work issues
94
cross out the incorrect word in each sentence
saY the sentences out Loud, FiLLinG in the GaPs with the
correct reFLeXiVe Pronouns
95
fill in thE gaps Using thE rEflEXiVE pronoUns in thE panEl
96
reWrITe The senTences, correcTIng The errors
97
Meeting and planning
Many verbs can be followed by another verb. New language Combining verbs
This can be a “to” infinitive (“want to eat”) or Vocabulary Office tasks
a gerund (“enjoy cooking”). New skill Taking part in meetings
98
match the beginnings of the sentences to the correct endings
99
match the definitions to the highlighted verbs
100
rewrite the sentences, putting the words in the correct order
sAY the sentences out Loud, FiLLing in the gAps with the
correct Form oF the verbs
101
Qualifying descriptions
There are many ways to qualify or add further New language Non-gradable adjectives
detail to adjectives. Some types of adjectives Vocabulary Qualifying words
can only be modified in certain ways. New skill Adding detail to descriptions
102
mark the sentences that are correct
103
RESPOND TO THE AUDIO, SPEAKING OUT LOUD AND FILL IN THE GAPS
USING THE WORDS IN THE PANEL
104
READ THE pRoDucT DEscRipTion AnD AnsWER THE QuEsTions
105
Expressing purpose
There are a number of ways to express the purpose of, New language “In order to,” “so that”
or reason for, an action. You use different expressions to Vocabulary Language of apology
describe the purpose of an object. New skill Expressing purpose
106
rewrite the sentences using “so that” to join them together
107
say the sentences out loud, choosing the correct words
108
Vocabulary
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS WRITE THE PHRASES
FROM THE PANEL UNDER THE CORRECT DEFINITIONS
109
Conditional tenses
You can use the third conditional to describe an unreal past, New language The third conditional
or events that did not happen. This is useful for talking Vocabulary Environmental threats
about regrets you have about the past. New skill Talking about an unreal past
110
say the sentences out loud using the contracted forms
111
read the News story aNd aNswer the questioNs
112
cross out the incorrect words in each sentence
113
Past regrets
You can use “should have” or “ought to have” to talk New language “Should have” and “ought to have”
about past mistakes. they both signal that you wish Vocabulary Time markers
you had done something differently in the past. New skill Expressing regret about the past
tip
“ought not to…”
is not incorrect,
but is not
commonly used.
114
match the pictures to the sentences
115
rewrite the sentences, putting the words in the correct order
116
read the cLues and write the answers in the correct
pLaces on the grid
117
Actions and consequences
Unlike many parts of speech, prepositions often have New language Dependent prepositions
little meaning in themselves, but work to change the Vocabulary Actions and consequences
meaning of the words around them. New skill Changing sentence stress
118
fill in the gaps using the correct prepositions
120
REWRITE THE HIGHLIGHTED PHRASES, CORRECTING THE ERRORS
121
Few or little?
The words used to describe quantities vary according to New language “Few,” “little,” “fewer,” “less”
a number of factors, including whether you are talking Vocabulary Nature and environment
about something countable or uncountable. New skill Describing quantities
122
match the beginnings of the sentences to the correct endings
123
fill in the gaps using “few” or “bit”
124
Vocabulary
TRADITION, LUCK, AND SUPERSTITION WRITE THE PHRASES
FROM THE PANEL UNDER THE CORRECT DEFINITIONS
125
Past possibility
You can use a variety of language to talk about possible New language “Might / may / could” in the past
events in the past, and to indicate whether you agree or Vocabulary Urban myths
disagree with speculation. New skill Talking about past possibility
126
match the pictures to the correct sentences
127
marK the sentences that are correct
128
rewrite the questions as reported questions usinG “i asKed”
129
Speculation and deduction
You can use modal verbs to describe past events with New language More uses for modal verbs
varying degrees of certainty. These constructions are Vocabulary Phrasal verbs with “out”
useful for speculating about events you haven’t witnessed. New skill Speculating and making deductions
130
MATCH THE PAIRS OF SENTENCES TOGETHER
131
fill in the gaps by putting the verbs in the correct form
132
Mixed conditionals
You can use different types of conditional statements to New language Mixed conditionals
talk about hypothetical situations. Mixed conditionals Vocabulary Personality traits
use more than one of these types in the same statement. New skill Talking about hypothetical situations
133
match the beginnings of the sentences to the correct endings
134
rewrite the mixed conditional sentences, correcting the
highlighted errors
135
Adding “-ever” to question words
Adding “-ever” to question words changes their New language Words with “-ever”
meaning. These new words modify the question Vocabulary Chance and weather phrases
words to mean “no matter” or it “doesn’t matter.” New skill Joining a clause to a sentence
136
cross out the incorrect word in each sentence
137
match the definitions to the phrases
138
Vocabulary
MEDIA AND CELEBRITY WRITE THE PHRASES FROM THE
PANEL UNDER THE CORRECT DEFINITIONS
139
Reporting with passives
One way to distance yourself from facts is to use the New language Passive voice for reporting
passive voice and reporting verbs. This device is Vocabulary Reporting language
commonly used in newspaper and television journalism. New skill Distancing yourself from facts
140
match the beginnings of the sentences to the correct endings
141
mark the sentences that are correct
142
rewrite the sentences using the passive voice
143
Making indirect statements
Sometimes you may wish to avoid giving definite facts New language Indirect statements
or personal opinions. This is known as “hedging.” Certain Vocabulary Hedging language
words and indirect statements can help you with this. New skill Expressing uncertainty
fill in The gapS uSing The wordS and phraSeS in The panel
144
match the beginnings of the sentences to the correct endings
145
read the article and write answers to the questions
as full sentences
146
Listen to the audio and answer the questions
147
Adding emphasis
You can add emphasis, or even a sense of drama, New language Inversion after adverbials
to a statement through grammar and pronunciation. Vocabulary Media and celebrity
Inversion is one effective way to do this. New skill Adding emphasis to statements
148
mark the sentences that are correct
149
fill in the gaps using the phrases in the panel
150
Listen to the audio and answer the questions
151
Shifting focus
You can add emphasis to part of a sentence in English New language Focusing with clauses
by splitting it into two clauses. This allows you to focus Vocabulary Phrases for emphasis
attention on the the new or important information. New skill Shifting focus
152
fill in the gaps using the words in the panel
153
MAtch the questions to the coRRect AnsweRs
154
Vocabulary
CRIME AND THE LAW WRITE THE PHRASES FROM THE PANEL
UNDER THE CORRECT DEFINITIONS
155
Relative clauses
Relative clauses are sections of a sentence that provide New language Relative clauses
more information about a noun in the main statement. Vocabulary Crime and criminals
They can be defining or non-defining. New skill Specifying and elaborating
156
fill in the gaps with a correct relative pronoun
157
REWRITE THE SENTENCES, addINg CommaS WHERE NECESSaRy
158
read the article and answer the questions
159
More relative clauses
Relative words define or describe a noun in the main New language Where, when, whereby, whose
part of the sentence. Different relative words are used Vocabulary Courtroom phrases
depending on the nouns that they relate to. New skill Using relative words
160
fill in the gaps using the words in the panel and “where,”
“when,” or “whereBY”
161
Listen to the audio and MaRK the coRRect suMMaRy
162
read the article and answer the questions
163
Modal verbs in the future
Some modal verbs change form when used to talk about New language “Will be able to,” “will have to”
the future. Others cannot be used in the future at all, and Vocabulary Legal terms
have to be replaced with other modal verbs or phrases. New skill Expressing future ability and obligation
164
rewrite the sentences, putting the words in the correct order
165
cross out the incorrect phrase in each sentence
166
read the article and answer the questions
167
Modal verbs overview
Modal verbs are used to talk about likelihood, ability, New language Using modal verbs
permission, and obligation, among other things. Vocabulary Modal verbs
They often refer to hypothetical situations. New skill Asking, offering, and predicting
168
Cross out the inCorreCt words in eaCh sentenCe
169
Mark the sentences that are correct
170
Vocabulary
CUSTOMS AND CULTURES WRITE THE PHRASES FROM THE PANEL
UNDER THE CORRECT DEFINITIONS
171
Talking about groups
Sometimes you may want to talk generally about New language Using adjectives as nouns
groups of people or different nationalities. It is Vocabulary Countries and nationalities
important that you know the correct way to do this. New skill Generalizing politely
172
fill in the gaps using the words in the panel
173
MARK the sentences thAt ARe coRRect
174
RESPOND TO THE AUDIO, SPEAKING OUT LOUD
175
Old and new situations
New situations may seem unusual, but over time they New language “Be used to” and “get used to”
become familiar. You can use phrases that contain “be Vocabulary Moving and living abroad
used to” and “get used to” to talk about this. New skill Talking about old and new situations
176
fill in the gaps using the correct forms of “be” and “get”
177
match the beginnings of the sentences to the correct endings
178
say the sentences out loud, filling in the gaps
180
match the beginnings of the sentences to the correct endings
181
fill in the gaps using the correct articles, leaving
a blank for zero article
182
listen to the audio and answer the questions
Mark the silent letters and say the sentences out loud
183
Abstract ideas
Most abstract nouns are uncountable. Some, however, New language Concrete and abstract nouns
can be either countable or uncountable, and the two Vocabulary Education systems
forms often mean slightly different things. New skill Talking about abstract ideas
184
fill in the gaps using the words in the panel
185
rewrite the sentences, correcting the errors
186
Vocabulary
TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE WRITE THE PHRASES FROM THE
PANEL UNDER THE CORRECT DEFINITIONS
187
Future hopes
To talk about wishes for the future, usually when you New language “Wish” with “would” or “could”
want something to change, you use the past tense Vocabulary Hopes for the future
modals “would” and “could.” New skill Talking about future hopes and wishes
188
fill in the gaps using “could” or “would”
189
say the sentenCes out Loud, fiLLing in the gaps with
“CouLd” or “wouLd”
190
read the email and write answers to the questions
as full sentences
191
The future continuous
You can use the future continuous with “will” to make New language The future continuous with “will”
predictions about the future, and also to speculate about Vocabulary Polite requests
what might be happening at the current moment. New skill Planning your career
192
use the chart to create 12 correct sentences and
say them out loud
193
rewrite the sentences, putting the words in the correct order
194
read the article and answer the questions
195
The future perfect
You can use the future perfect to talk about events New language The future perfect
that will overlap with, or finish before, another event Vocabulary Life plans
in the future. New skill Making plans and predictions
196
rewrite the highlighted
phrases, correcting the errors
197
rewrite the sentences using the future perfect continuous
198
MarK the sentences that are correct
200
rewrite the sentences, correcting the errors
201
rewrite the sentences using future in the past tenses
202
Vocabulary
ART AND CULTURE WRITE THE PHRASES FROM THE PANEL UNDER
THE CORRECT DEFINITIONS
203
Leaving words out
When you want to communicate clearly, it can New language Ellipsis
be helpful to avoid repetition. One way to do Vocabulary Entertainment
this is to drop any unnecessary words. New skill Leaving out unnecessary words
crOss Out the WOrds that can be left Out Of each sentence
204
read the article and answer the questions
205
fill in the gaps with the repeated words
that have been dropped
206
cross out the incorrect word in each sentence
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Substituting words
As well as ellipsis (leaving words out), you can also avoid New language Substitution
repeating yourself by replacing some phrases with Vocabulary Books and reading
shorter ones. This is called substitution. New skill Replacing phrases
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Michael is talking to
Kristen about an expensive
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Shortening infinitives
As well as ellipsis and substitution, you can also shorten New language Reduced infinitives
(or “reduce”) infinitives to prevent repetition. This will Vocabulary Music and performance
help you to sound more natural when speaking. New skill Avoiding repetition
Cross ouT All The words ThAT you CAn leAve ouT
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rewrite the sentences, putting the words in the correct order
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Expressing reactions
Although discourse markers often don’t add content in New language Informal discourse markers
themselves, they can ease the flow of a conversation and Vocabulary Advanced prefixes
add information about the speaker’s opinion. New skill Structuring conversation
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Respond to the Audio, speAKinG out loud And fillinG
in the GAps with the woRds in the pAnel
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read the article and
answer the questions
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Getting things done
Sometimes you might want to talk about other people New language “Have / get something done”
doing things for you, rather than doing things yourself. Vocabulary Services and repairs
To do this, you need to use different grammar. New skill Describing things people do for you
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phrAses, cOrrecting the errOrs
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Complex agreement
One of the basic principles of English is that subjects and New language Complex agreement
verbs must agree. Some subjects, however, can behave Vocabulary Collective nouns
as singular or plural nouns depending on their context. New skill Using the correct agreement
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cross out the incorrect words in each sentence
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‘‘So’’ and ‘‘such’’
You can use “so” and “such” with certain words to New language “So” and “such” for emphasis
add emphasis. They are similar in meaning, but they Vocabulary Medical science
are used in different structures. New skill Emphasizing descriptions
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Using articles to generalize
“The” is the most commonly used word in the English New language Generic “the”
language. It can be used in many different situations, Vocabulary Exploration and invention
as can the indefinite article “a,” and the zero article. New skill Using advanced articles
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fill in the gaps using the correct article, leaving a gap
for zero article
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GENERAL OPINION:
nice, lovely, bad, awful
SPECIFIC OPINION:
kind, sad, ugly, tasty
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SEQUENCING: first, second, third
EXAMPLES: for example, for instance, such as
ADDING: additionally, moreover
CONCLUDING: to sum up, overall,
in conclusion
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Fanthorpe, Helen Leech, Carrie Lewis, and O’Hara for compiling audio scripts; Richard
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