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Why? ‘Complete tax form of Reply to emails ‘Take clothes to cleaners ‘Submit expenses ¢/ ‘Make dentist's appointment Plan trip to Athens Look for cheaper car insurance (/ Sell the old printer on eBay Buy Jim and Jenny's wedding present Pay gas bill 7 Clean out garage Gottajobtodo.com helps thousands of people like you every month, lesa easy as one, two, three. Here's how it works. Post ajob ad | on oursite | doetmaer Individuals and Let someone ee get | whacits = no jobs ‘companies reply to ‘on witht Youcan put ES esotigortwa srall youradandbida price, yourtimeand energy Youcan gveallyour _Youjustselecttheone into more important boringchoresto our you want todo your projects instead asians, job, In the past our assistants have done everything you can imagine. They've painced houses filed in tax forms, researched better rates for car insurance, aught kids Engish, built websites and even bought Aunty Fred’ birchday gift Last year more than 100000 people found the help they needed at Gottajobtodo.com So cell your friends and family you're going to have a lot more time to spend together, We have thousands of assistants wating co bid on your jobs. so you'l have time to begin those projec you've always wanted co do, You'e going to love Gottajobtodo.com fou 1B Find words and phrases in the website text which match these defirtions. 1 itsnotimporant an offer ade at a stated price 2. routine boring tasks 5 do something on your own without 3. advertisement 6 searched carefully fr facts fora thing or peso" BB 20k 2 the tire numbered paragraphs in the website. Which tenses are Used? Past, preset future or a iture? a Sy Listening: Assistants yr Pe AN Bi what do you think the people n these photos are thinking? What kind of assistant do you tink they ke to have? {1.1 Lstonto the people in exercise Fd out you argh Ed 9) tsten again and compete the sentences 1 Iealwoys longer to get home on Tuesdays. 2 I'm ‘exhausted but I'd better go. 3 I'm the minutes this evening. 4 think these ones ... orthe other ones. 5 No, the other ones my toes, 6 Im him at home next time, 7 Wel, that new diet 8 Ive good at dieting, Grammar: Tense review B10 at th sontonces in exercise 8, Which tentes are they taking ebout? 2. pasttine b presenttine mitre It always takes longer to get home on Tuesdays. = They are talking about present time. future time DD compare your answers with a partner. Do you agree? Then find ‘examples of these verb forms in the sentences in oxercis 8. Grammar: Tense review fa the present simple the present continuous the will future the going to future ‘@ the present continuous for future £ thepast simple 9 the past continuous fh the present perfect >> For more information on the English tense system, see page 160, Stree Speaking: Past, present and future ‘Write an example of each of these things in the sections of the circle below. ‘+ routine job you do every day «+ ajob you did't have time to do yesterday 2 project you're working on at the moment what you were doing at 6 p.m. lastnight job you think you will do tomorow something you've wanted to do for ages, butyou haven't had time «* the name of a place where you've never been to but you've always wanted to G0 ‘* something you plan to do this weekend ‘+ something you're going to do as soon as. you get home ‘# something you hate doing but have to do WB Workin pars show eachother your in turns to ask questions ings you have written and develop conversations. ‘A: Why have you written ‘ix door bell”? B: That's a job | plan to do this weekend. My front doorbell isn’t working. A: [sit broken then? B: I'mnot sure. 'm going to replace the batteries and see. Listening: Commuting EB sow do you gt to work o schoo in the morrings? How Tong does your jaune tke? Ist general swosll or peacet Why? EB 9) 1.2 ston to arco interiw with some commuters Gnatain, Make notes onthe activites they mention, Name What they What they are usually do doing now Mario Alissa Steve Wanda EB Lock at the questions the interviewer asked the commuters. Underling the present simple and present continuous forms. Which questions include both forms? Ask and answer the questions with a partner. What What book are you reading atthe moment? fo you usually do while you're commuting? Does it take you long to get to work? Do you listen to music while you're commuting? What are you daydreaming about at the moment? 1 2 3 4 5 6 Are you studying for any exayns at the moment? Grammar: Present tense question forms 00k tthe table and answer the questions. Present tense question forms Present simple (yes!no questions) (Wh- questions) Do you usualy take the train? What do you usually do? Does he usually take the What does he usually ‘rain? do? Present continuous (Wh. questions) What ihe doing now? What are you doing ‘Are you studying for exams now? at the moment? (yes/no questions) Is he/she studying for exams at the moment? Which tense do we use to tak about: a shor-term or temporary activities? bb long-term situations? >> For more information on the present simple and ‘Present continuous, see page 161 Go Here are some things commuters sometimes do to pass the time on tans Think of ive more to add to thelist. «think about the day shead catsnacks © crow pictures study language do crosswords and puzzles «ook out ofthe window atthe scenery «seep «chat with other travellers ruth orcoml their Gh Werk: in groups. What do you normally do on ong Journeys? Witch ave the best ways to pass the tine ond why? Sometimes we ust have to wat for things to happen Inyour groups, discuss the best way to pass the time'n these stustions 1. While you're standing in a lang queue at the airport, 2. While you're waiting for red lights to turn green. 3. While you'r listening to recorded music on the phone, waiting for someone to answer 4 While you're waiting for your dentist to see you. 5. While you're waiting for your computer to boot up. ‘A: What do you usually do when you are standing in a queue at the airport? B: | usually watch the other people in the queue. \: What about you? B:I sometimes close my eyes and meditate or | read ‘something, Rel Seeeeo Speaking: Making changes BB Look at the list below. Which of these aspects of your life ‘would you lke to change? «© getmore sleep lose weight or get fiter sve money find a new job or place to lve study more English leam something new become a better parent / husband / wife / boss / employee something else (what?) Workin groups. You re going t discus making charges fDyourlfe Folin the nstucons below Then reper bck to the lcs. Wich people ar making the most changes th Ines? 1 Tall one anothec what you want do and why 2. Exon what youre doing to ty to change the stun, ‘A: Are you trying to find a new job? B: Yes. | work for a bank at the moment but [have a degree in journalism. I want to be a reporter. ‘A: Are you looking for jobs in television or racio? B: I’m answering ads for both. And I'm networking more 60 Imake more contacts. Writing: Responding to a radio show D You are on 2 daily commute to work and you see the radio's website about commuting. The radio station has invited listeners to email them about what they do while they commute. Send an ‘emai to the radio station, Include information about what you usually do and what you are doing now. Reading: Activity Superstore GB 100k a the photos of some active that are advertised on a website Match the photos wth the nome ofthe sport or activity. fyjnglesons aque sphering spy academy fashion shoot BB workin paies. student A: Rea the ret two adverts, Student 8: Read the last two adverts, Match the name ofthe att in exercise tt the adverts, EB tr 10 remember the essential nformation about the aves and explain them to your porter A Dream Come True 1 2 3 4 er wondered wht isthe youfoncyyouselfas the This actitywileave you We ofer you a geat range inside a washing machine? nexJames Bond then our ——lookngandfeling uly of Pying acts to choose Then aqua spheringis jst Spy Academy ifr you! Youll amazing Relax atop fom. 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SoS gets: ema, used machines or.ols fives: chins cto tat 3 8 special job thisense of excement ‘igh smear @ mechne tat ws copy te expeace of ying an air, west tan pis Word focus: Free-time activities Name something you like doing in your free time. Did you Tike doing this when you were younger? In what ways have your leisure activities changed over time? [Ei hat do you tink most young Europeans aged 15-20 do in their free time? Read the text and find out if you are right. Young Europeans are * still reading books = The two most common leisure activities among young Europeans are taking sxercnaas = going for a walk, a bike ride, practising sports, etc) and meeting friends (40% - eating, dancing, having a Roughly one infve (2%) young adult saying the internet or playing video games is one of their preferred activities. Watching television is mentioned by 19%, listening to music by 17% and going to the cinema, theatre or concerts by 16%. Perhaps it’s surprising these days, but more young people (one in four) mention reading a book. (G00 you think the statistics would be sarin your cour Whynihy rot? Bd Complete the notes on -ing forms in the table with the ‘examples from the text. Then find more examples of sing forms inthe text. -ing forms -ing forms can be: 11 parts of continuous verb form Young Europeans are stil 2 adjectives Perhaps its 3. used like a noun television is mentioned by 19%: ‘When ing forms are used like nouns, we call thern gerund >> For more information on -ing forms, see page 172. books. BD Tick (v) the leisure activities you like doing, Are there any you have never tried? Add some more activities that you like doing to the list running playing chess eking cycling swimming yoga playing computer games climbing making jewellery singing doing puzsles Visiting museums/art galleries gardening _civing Photography shopping birdwatching ‘going fora walk doing up old cars Speaking: Choosing an activity GB How do you and your family relax in your free time? Do you have a specific hobby o interest? + One of my/our freesime interests is metre into [Mie lke / enjoy... ng = lam/We arelkeen on © Ive spend a lot of time... GI) Discuss these statements. Which ones are true for youand why? 1 ty to find new ways to relax in my free time. 2m bored with the traditional hobbies and activities 3d lke to ty anew sport or activity. 4 I'd lke to do as many new things as possible before | cetire/die. Work in pairs. Look at the adverts in exercise 2 and ‘choose the most appropriate activity for each of these people. Give your reasons. What other activities do you think they might like? 4 Your friend Helena loves adventure sports. She's really, into sking and diving. 2. Bar works with you, He's sy person who likes computer games. Ishi 20th birthday and you and your colleagues want to organize a group activity. 3. It your parents! wedding anniversary andl you want to find an activity they would like to do together. Your ‘mother is keen on photography. Yourfather likes doing up ald cars. 4 Your younger sister passed all her exams and you want to give her something special to celebrate, She loves clothes and shopping. 5. Yourbrother works in Research & Development for a Pharmaceutical company. He enjoys gardening in his free time. 6 Nigel loves gadgets and fining out how machines work. You want to give him a surprise present Writing: Giving a dream ean emt a en or fail member who has Something to clbrte and sy you want to ge them a ite the Dream! acy, Telnet wht sand why you tik theyatie Listening: Issues with a project GD A ceadin is date or time by which you have odo or temple something, Do you ever have deodlines t work? What for? Do you er you cleagues ever have problems meeting deadlines? Why? EB read on emai about a desdine, Whats the deadine for? [ Subject: Project status Hi Valerie a just writing to warn you that we're running about two weeks behind schedule with the new website, know we wanted it by 1 May, but it won't be ready in time. | propose we delay the site faunch by another month What do you think? All the best Jay Find word and phrasosin the ema which mean the folowing 1 be prepared before the dealine 2. tell someone about something before it happens so they are not worried or surprsed 3 later than planned 4 wait until a later time to do something 5 when a:new product or service becomes available BB 9) 1.3 Valerie talks to Jay about his email. Listen ta thei Conversation. Who says what? Write V for Valerie and J for Jay 1. Who says why the projects behind schedule? 2. Who wants to launch the site on 1 May? 3. Who wants to recruit an expert to work on the project? 4 Who doesn't want to pay someone to help? G00 you tink Joy's suggestion was a good one? Wihy2nany not? G9) Ty to remember the missing words from this part of the conversation, Then isten aga and check your anes Valerie: Is there any way we can have the site ready for the first of May? ts very important day: 1 someone to help us? What do you think? Valerie: Well i's an2___ idea. Do you? _getting someone from another department? Jay: No, Imean hiting an external contractor. We could have the site ready in time then. Valerie: Oh, | see. Jay: My brotherin-law's a very good web designer, im? — Valerie: Um, 1S It sounds expensive. day: 18, ___to him today if you like. Valerie: ___at some other options firs. Jay: Ob, OK. Valerie: & abit later to discuss this again? Speaking: Making suggestions Work in pairs or small groupe. Take itn turn to a jason Geof tens problems EB Find five expressions for making suggestions in pee Pe Be ; {TiS ton be Vi enue are ee ‘Aik Hava yo got ary suggestions neyo clecto Fahy GB complete those suggestions inthe tabla by puting the ideas asyoucan, presi actrees Raat orhers a 2. Ifyou lke an idea, respond positively and say things like Good suggestion! or Gest ee you Soi ike be pole. 1. What about (delay) the launch date by a month? = = 2 Let's (add) adverts to the site ‘ae hospital you work fr is hosting tn visting 3 We could, (get) contractor to dothe work || doctors from Australia next month. You're 4 How about meet) ferme? responsible for arranging their weekend activities Mn doare oli cteone You need to plan things to do with them on Friday 5 Why don't we (look) at some more options? night, Saturday and Sunday. You're organizing a ‘Bring your child to work day’. 1T¥s a day when employees’ children will accompany their mum or dad ta work, and learn a little about what they do. You need te plan eight hours of entertaining and safe activities for 25 children aged 6-10 and 38 children aged 11-16. A ‘propose, recommend, suggest are all veres that are formal ane more ‘common in written than spoken English I propose we delay the site launch by another ‘month. (written) What about delaying the site launch by ‘nater manth? (spoken) GD reed about some more written suggestions. What do you think these people actually said? Use the spoken expressions in exercise 8 You've noticed your colleagues are putting on weight and in need of exercise. They all work long hours and spend far too long sitting at, their desks. How can you encourage everyone to take more exercise? Sally proposed we introduce a blog on the website. Tom recommended adding staff photos tothe site, Juan suggested we work late to finish the project in time, 4. Anna recommended web training for the whole department. ne of your colleagues spends a lot of ne stopping by people's desks forlong social Conversations that interrupt your work and (fork of others neaziy. When you complain, he Just laughs. You've also complained 10 ¥ ‘put she doesn't seem to care. 5 Jean-Philippe proposed ending the meeting earlier than Planned. 6 Gudrun suggested we cancel next weeks meeting (DD Valse testo rejct Jay's suggestions poly. Look at at Valeri thinks nthe table and match to what she says exercise 6 No, we're not going to pay for a contractor. I don't want Jay to talk tohis brotherin-law. cleo Do people say similar things in your language when they want to be polite? Think of examples when you have to reject other people's suggestions politely. A rs € Gi & | Ll Interactio I(cla lig @.cies ours meres tee Pee oer a ees eee eee er trio pee ere ener ere In the present continuous we change the rc eae Recher auc Aer ce ete PN ed eee Neo Listening: Interview with a life coach ED Time stealers’ are common things that waste time at ‘work. Tell your partner two things you do that waste time st work. Make some suggestions to help each other stop wasting time. Whe: would you most ke to change about) yourjob ard b) your te? BB) 14 steno an interview with a lfe coach, Nancy Bailey ‘Are these statements true (T) or false (F)? What is coaching? 1 Life coaches help people to identi life issues that they want to change. Nancy sent Jo information on’tme stones to hep him tranage Ns timo bettr Read the text With partner moke suggestions to help Joe manage His tine 2 Ourclients are mainly company executives TIME ‘work. Tick (4) the top five which are the major obstacles ‘p your own time management — your time steers’, 6 Irtakes about a year to get results from coaching EB») tisten again and correct the fase statements in exercise 2. interruptions ~ telephone email and vistors GB 9) 1.5 Listen to phone conversations with two of Nancy's 2 Meetings clients. What life changes is she helping them with? 'B Tasks you should delegate A Procrastination* and indecision 5 Dealing with team members a Crisis management Sone 1 Lack of informatio or technical knowledge cee eer B vewear communication, objectives and priosties Tie 9. Lack of planning ' 16 stress and fatigue a 11 Inability to say No" 4{p0esk management and persona sorgarzaton Fortunately, there are strategies you can use to manage im ‘control and reduce stress. ee your te, be mote i {mport-export firm detain doing tings you have oo Life issue: Tack of: when tere int enough of someting EB Wier in pas Prepare a short for the rest ofthe css vith strategies and seagertions fo help people manage ther time beter "sSeecs Speaking: Change we need GW Read these comments from two of Nancy's cients, ‘What aspect of thelr ives do they want to change or plan? Sie) Ruth Wy catering business is doing really 1 work for an advertising agency as eer ie? | anadmin. assistant. It's not very Jot of time doing lots of litle jobs that | well-paid or interesting work. I BERR EC ianycnen ioe | tent school at 18 and I don't have er ce TT a dogrea, i like to got a better Seat ern | jot botxsm not woll-quaified.L erent | ‘really think I could be doing more ees a cxeative work. {BB Look atthe completed forms for Vikram and Ruth. Read the information and roleplay the telephone conversations between the cient and the life coach. ( 7 Name. Vikan Sirh Name: Ruth Dejesu 1 For each of the following life areas, how would 1 For each of the following lif areas, how would you rate your life out of 10? (10 being you can’t you rate your life out of 10? (10 being you cart imagine it could possibly be any better) imagine it could possibly be any better) Health & sess Health & stress (6 Money Money 8 Own business or career 10 Own business or career 3 Family & relationships 5° Femly & relationships 5 | Learning and growth | Learning and growth } Confidence Confidence ig | 2 Which two areas are you prepared to improve over 2. Which two areas are you prepared to improve over the next 6 months? the noxt 6 months? Eine managenent, stress velop ‘aring career epportities | 3. Please write down one thing you would like to 3 Please write down one thing you would like to have or achiove, but are not sure i or how you can | © have or achieve, but are not sur itor how you can have it? have it? more femnly lime | A wore interesting creative Student A: ' Student B: : ‘tase viesih ona of} Youare Nengythe Me nau Nassliale AiteNGdiae isos oe Naneys clients. Yourlife 4 coach. Phone your client, life coach. Phone your Nancy’ clients. Your fe coach, Nancy, phones to | Ruth end ask questions dient Vikram and ask coach, Nancy, phones to talk about your situation. | about the form she questions about the talk about your stuation Respondto Nancy’s has completed. Make form he has completed. 1 Respond to Nancy’ questions and suggestions ' suggestions for ways to Make suggestions for ' questions and suggestions and make some | improve your cient ite ways to improve your | andmake some suggestions of your own. 1 lients if. suggestions of your own, D 9 1.6 tisten to Vikram and Ruth. What has changed in their lives? How could Nancy help them now? KAM Interaction Writing: A way forward EB imagine you are Nancy. Write an email to either Vikram or Ruth and suggest a way forward. -Globetrotte Hong Kong Airport GBD Discuss these questions. 41 How often do you wavel for work or holidays? 2 Where do you usualy go? 3 What ae your plans for your next holday/business trip? BB 9/17 tisten to two travellers taking part ina passenger survey at Hong Kong Airport. What does the interviewer give to each traveller? ED 9) red te interviewers questions inthe survey. Listen tgzhn and ake notes to answer the quostns ‘mere oe you raving to today? 2 Vina aro you going to do tere? ‘3 Were are you going t stay? ‘4 Whatare you going toda ate aipor today? $5 Will you buy anything spec or yourset? What wil yu buy? Grammar: will and going to UB Look at the sentences in the table from the est cerversetion and answer the questions Talking about the future a 'm going to meet the sales and marketing managers b Milprobably check my email, Then, 'm going to charge my cellphone. d I think Ill get s head and shoulder massage. ‘Which sentences are about: 1 fry intentions and plans that have already been made? 2. decisions that have just been made or are being made now? >> For more information on the future, see page 166, {59 00k at the aucto script of conversation 2on page 182 Flow many times does the second passenger vse wll or cing to? How certain does he sound about each plan or Section? Traveller 1 Speaking: Plans and intentions Bh Workin pairs. Look tthe information for two more tavlles that Hong Li [reviews Look back atthe questions in exarcse 3. What other questions a Vou Tyler = Definite plans: oom plans: Go to Thalana Holiday with wf in Vancouver for Tavel ound South East Asia wth threameeks* Spend a year there = Go toa family wen there Fide an elephant in Thaland Stay with dauohter and son-in-law eam fo div in indonesia “Take fry toVancouver land fase: ‘Do Ta Ohi in Stanley Park» biifes, : Le am some Thal and indonesian Fosanites: Go trekking in he jungle ry rating Play goif What she plans to do atthe airport: Update herve . ‘What he plans to do at the airport: Fossby by sme gos aa ‘Watch CNN in the TV lounge . Possibly vist the duty-‘re shops Travels ast often used as a verb but can also be an uncountab JA. we con't say'a rave! Where are you traveling to today? (ver) Is business travel impeztant for your job? (noun) A trip isa short journey a short period of time ina place ‘And what is the purpose of your trip? BD Work with a different partner. Roleplay the two interviews in ‘exercise 6, Take it in turns to be Hong Li and the traveller. BB Workin pars. Look at these travel fhuatlone and deck whet to do, ‘© You arrive at the check-in desk with ten kilos of excess baggage and no money t0 pay for it ‘© Your fight is delayed until tomorow morning. Your budget aifine ‘won't provide you with a hotel and you don't want to pay for accommodation yourself. ‘¢ You are in sirport departures and someone has stolen your ticket, passport, wallet and mobile phone. «You are stuck in a tal in traffic getting to the airport and you're going to miss your flight home. © You have won a competition. You fave five minutes to fila shopping basket with anything you want from the duty-free store, '» You are waiting at the carousel for your luggage and it doesn't appear All the other passengers have their luggage. Ed carpenter pera war sere the cos Whotas the best plan? ‘+ Whatdo you like/disite about traveling? "+ What was your most memorable trip? 2 Present continuous for future plans Reading: Home exchange a Sha ¢ Carlin Ventura reads Nicole's advert. Do you think Car and his wife stories 3nnon wil ke it? Give your reasons. What questions do you think the couple Diss these questions would ask Nicole and how would she reply’ - 1 Have you evr etes accom or aE eRe Sheesh ais ahaa ih clover elo -a peret cation to 3 Have you ever thought about visit the city! We are planning a holiday exchangig homes wth someone ele fora | ata tus pig Gers Ge daw roliday in a different town or country’ and one child (three years old). The A Canyoutnbotanysdarageeed |p) Sean Baas Sncintagesmcctagralosemn (peared. 2m ee someone else? i view of the neighbourhood. There are two elitist surecing aces ee erase 2. Have you ever rented a holiday home? I BW road wo readers stores about home Exchange inthe LATimes, Who hos hd more positive experiances? | cote My wife, Shannon, and | have done Grammar: Present continuous for future plans three home swaps". As we don have any chien itis fay easy to Look at Carl's email about his holiday arrangements. Complete the table amenge, The fret in London, was and find examples in the email ot so good. The house was cold | and uncomfortable and there wasn't aoc much funiture. Because of ths frst ~ experience, we always ask for lots of Hi Nicole photos ofthe home intro. oft, | Guess what? i’ all organized! Shannon and | ate fying to London on | wewil aso make sure we're inthe | May 23rd its cheaper than going direct to Paris and we want Center of town, ora shoe bs i to to see the city anyway. We're staying ina hotel in Piccadilly for three the center. | ealy don't want fo use a nights. We gat a good deal through the airline Car, because | have to crve so much ‘Then we're taking the Eurostar to Paris. I got the tran tickets online. in Los Angele. So we're not arriving in Paris until about noon on May 26th and ant Eras we're leaving on the morning of lune 6th | Well probably take a few day trips from Pari. Is there anywhere you'd recommend? What time will you be home this evening? I hone you for some firsthand advice f you don't mind We have exchanged homes 15 times All the best adit hes always been wonderful, We EB car always exchange cars as wel, which t |) has saved us qute a bt of money | Having a base" makes t possitie to pen short tps. Future forms: Present continuous or will? We tke exchanges with familes that 1. We use a) ____to talk about plans and arrangements that are also have children. k's great o ative already decided and organized. We often use it witha defiite place or time. ‘and have books, toys, bicycles, snow | | goad, tenon Anse tere ‘Shannon and I are flying to London on May 23rd. having fo eat out athe time. Itstunto | Were! cexpevionca io na diferent county We're? | Sandia, Indian Wels We're not 2 | We're 4. fi, mae octane 2. When there is no specific plan or arrahgement we generally use [etn nso | &. as z Well probably 5 What time 6 Look at the readers’ stories 3. We also use c)_ to talk about decisions that have just, again. What advantages and or only recently, been made. disadvantages ere mentioned? m7 >> For more information on future forms, see page 166. LB complete Nicole's ena to Car about her arrangements. Use the present continuous frm ofthe verbsin brackets or wl Sormetimes both are possible, Speaking: Choosing a home * exchange aoa IE 1 Choose one of the home exchanges wi Carl ffom the webste and plan a holiday. We! (catch) our fight on 24 May, so we Think about these points: (5 “Fetve) te keys with our netghbour in | *# Where are you going and forhow long? apartment 5, and she # bet here to mest you. | ‘+ Who are you going wth? rarer rmibplan some mare tng ate ou + ia oars We've hired a car in the end and we & — (collect) TR it at LA Airport. We've bought tickets for Disneyland and we © Where are you staying? (go) there for two days. We § (spendha night ms motel o we dont have i dive bck We 9____(probably/visit) Universal Studios, too, but we don't know when. | think we 10 most evenings because we 1! Warm regards (be) out all da Nicole — ‘eat in) ‘© What wll you probably do when you are con holiday? GB Workin pais. Ask eachother about your holiday arrangements nd find out ‘thy your partner made hisfher choices. . New York - Trendy Manhattan Apartment, New York, USA. FUN, FUN, FUN ~ Spectacular harbor and downtown view, Times Square location, floor to ceiling windows, sunny apartment in a luxurious new building BEDROOMS: 1 BATHROOMS: 1 CHILOREN NOUR PARTY NO Venezia, Italy Romantic house in the heart of Venice 10-minute walk to San Marco Square and the ‘main shopping street | BEDROOMS: 2 BATHROOMS: 2 CHILDREN IN OUR PARTY: NO } Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Luxurious villa with big garden & pool in most Upscale part of Saigon BEDROOMS: BATHROOMS: 4 CHLOREN WN OUR PARTY: YES Cusco, Peru House close to Machu Picchu, incredible views BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 4 CHUOREN IN OUR PARTY: YES Writing: Describing holiday plans G1 ite an emai toa fend tling them about your hide arangemerts. Ask you and about his/her pans Reading: Unusual hotels GB Look 2 these photos of hotels around the world What do you think they were used for before they became hotels? Match the hotel othe description, () ry The 747 Jumbo Hostel, Sweden ‘Swedish businessman, Oscar Dios i The newiy opened Jumbo Hostels only a ten-minute walk away from the 15 converted a jumbo jet into an airport hostel 8 sport. Ideal for travelers on a budget" who have counters at Stockholm's Arianda Airport. Ideal fo buagot wf Seger fight and don't want to sleep at the arport, a room starts at 350 Swedish krona (€31.86), which isa lt es tan hotel rooms ouside major aports. Hotel Stat wear fight attendant uniforms and all rooms are equipped with a flat screen Wand wi. ng of the plane that has its own bathroom js the honeymoon suite situated in the cockpit. (na budget: with not much lay fox a counta w ey 1 spend Shave just got married (J eae Island City Lodge hotel, Germany Jere ate eten te nahe the Wal as. on aacepe rou, But whet wed o guest ora oe oe Poon eit ten ih taba an and can seep soe yaaa ceo ee Baton aise nol separate fom he oat ot he oe ore {eno dubs ad, ut eos have to Grrclenteg Gah ee lens Ac joy arated power one only cost you €46. cao BB Feud the hotel tings ond match the hotels t this information Those hotels are the cheapest. and This one has a suite for recently married couples. This one has bathroom facilis in the room which are not prwvate. This hotel has rooms wit 1 2 3 4. Thishotol is near 8 good restaurant, 5 flat screen TVs, — ‘6 These hotels offer quests something to wear and EB Wich hotel would/wouldt you ke to stayin? Why? Wu can even get married on the wing of the plane! The oniy room Word focus: Compound nouns GB 00k tthe information inthe table about compound nouns ‘Compound nouns ‘A compound noun is made up of two or more words. We can form compound nouns using different combinations: ‘noun + noun, e.g. businessman, airport haicyyer adjective + noun, e.g. Swedish krone, double bed 41. We sometimes mite two words together eg. honey + moon = honeymoon, bath + robe = bathrobe, sea + food = seafood. 2 We sometimes use hyphen, eg, ten-minute walk, checkin, 24-hour room service, ‘three-star hotel 3 They can alo appear as two separate words, 6. hotel guest, room service, power shower: >> For more information on compound nouns, see page 171. EB Match the wordsin box A with those inbox Bo make Compound nouns Then fine more compound nouns fn the tet & A. bath tooth honey news hair lap light sea === Molja Fyr lighthouse hotel, Norway Mela i econo outs G9 Look st these combinations of nouns related to hotels. Underine js 180-yea-old igthou oe ese reson roe mates the one that snot posible, Use » good dltionary to help you in diameter, znd it onty has one bedroom 1 tstais and a bathroom downstairs. Room facies include hairdryer, bathrobes, tea and 2 Coffee. The lighthouse Rota consists of just 3 fone oom but ful hotel acities are avaiable ffom the nearby Hote! Brosunde, incuding a 4 business /hotel/ reception / restaurant guest 5 ‘ 7 B_ moon house top paper food robe brush diyer three-star / economies / budget /fourstar hotel conference / spa / bed / coffee facilities walk-in / power /en suite / bath shower concierge service, 24-hour room service and @ Soper seafood restaurant (315 pit) airconditioning /heat / entertainment /wisi system flat screen / cable / DVD / satelite w aa honeymoon / executive /Iuxury/ manager suite 8 100m /concierge / facility / laundry service 9 double / single / three / family room 10 queensize/ single / double / two bed Speaking: Guessing hotel facilities ‘Work in pairs. Write definitions for four compound nouns from exercise 6. ‘A: What do we call the service when you can send your clothes to be washed? B: laundry service GD Read your definitions to another pair and see if they can guess the compound. G1 workin pairs. A) Thinkof one compound noun connected to these place. Wt fons for thom restaurant aitport_ modem office shopping mall ) Read your defiritions to another pair They should quess the compound noun Res eae) Ls Reading: Low-cost tré GB Discuss these questions 1. When was the last time yol flew? Were did yougo? 2. Whot cid you think of the sevige? 8 Wil you ly with ths ari asain? Wha nak? “EA Read these postings on a blog about coxtza charges do they mention? ‘Agree and disagree are verbs so we use do A. to form questions and negatives | don’t agree. Does anyone agree with me? Low. cost airlines I think low-cost airlines are not as cheap as they seem. I've just booked a flight to Vancouver. When you book with Fly High, you have to pay for checking in your luggage, with additional charges for sports/skiing gear, not to mention the food and drink on the flight. So, sorry, I just dowt agree that these airlines are doing us a favour by seeming to be low-priced. What ‘are they going to charge us for next? The flight attendants’ uniforms? POSTED BY GUS AT 12.18) COMMENTS Tagree with you about those additional charges, Gus, But I've never hat any problems with ‘Smooth Jets, except for the occasional delay. I think you'll find their flights aren’t that expensive if you book in advance. And I think it's great that families with young kids can board first. POSTED BY KERRY AT 12.19.) CONMENTS You've got a point there”, Gus, Budget airlines aren't that cheap. Wo're flying to Bucharest next month with Whoosh Air and the airline's charging me for checking in each bag and for boarding first - I'm travelling with my elderly mother. Then there's travel insurance, as well as the credit card charge. And another thing: the airports that low-cost airlines fly to are usually out of the way” and you end up paying for an expensive cab* ride to the hotel. I'm going to fly with a regular airline next vacation. Definitely. Does anyone else agree with me? 3) COMMENTS POSTED BY MOAT you've got a point there: you're right ‘ut of the way: anea where there are few people fab: ta, ae {GB 100k at those words related to fying. Which words ‘are compound nouns? What do each group have in common? 1. baggage claim, lounge, departures, cabin cew, ground staf ght attendant board take of, land : passport, boarding card, ID suitcase, backpack, hola delay, miss a fight lost luggage Listening: | don’t think so Gl.) 128 Liston to wo tionds at an airport. Who says what? Write B for Beatrice or Kfor Keith. More than one answor i possible. 41 Who say they are not going to get good seat? Who thinks you get what you pay for? Who says the fights were cheap? Who thinks they paid a lot of additional charges? Who thinks afines should provide a beter seria? & Whois going to get a sandwich? The verbs agree and sagree are more commen in written than spoken Engish.n spoken English we general agree or sogree indifferent ways, Read the examples in the table end complete the sentence. Agreeing and disagreeing Agreeing Yes. Absolutely. That's right. That's true. Goodpoint. Good idea. Disagreeing Well... maybe. But, ist really cheaper? There are all those extras we have to pay for We often use single words or short phrases when we are: EB 3) 1.9 Usten te two managers discussing ways to reduce their organization's fight casts. What do they disagree about? BD 9) Read the notes in he table on disagreeing. Try to remember the missing words from the conversation. Listen again and check your answers People are often slow to say they disagree. They might 1 hesitate and sound uncertain Wall erm, sure. 2. ask challenging questions Yes, but it takes ten hours instead of three? 3 say they partly agree That's productivity is important, too. 4 suggest atematives How. alinit? 5 When the disagreement is clear, they generally state their opinions more directly and forcefully, tm bbut I think this rule could cost us more money - Yes, but. — it won't always save ‘us money. I Speaking: Hidden airline costs Wore pais Read you stuation and Student A: You work for Smooth Jets, an aitine ‘that wants to reduce its costs to bbe more competitive. Look at the possible extra charges. Decide which five things you are going to charge for. Student B: You represent a consumer group. You have received complaints about ‘Smooth Jets, a low-cost aitine that is planning to intooduce extra costs. Looks the possible extra charges Decide which five charges they shouldn't charge for = Smooth Jets Proposed extra charges 1 checking in In-fight food and drink 3 changing the name of the passenger on the ticket changing the dates of a fight ‘Sports and musical equipment se of the overhead locker ‘©7920 for those with medical condlions speedy boarding Iboarding fist) carbon emissions 10 in-fight magazine Re eeeeneete esis eet ee ree eee ee eee a Hw could the sine protent Seaibapeclinpic seta aor ace A a 8 a = £ e 5 = = i) iS) ciel sellee te ae Smee a mean as Bie cto Reece ces eset tac Sere Re Rear acre eee Ses Cee eeu eee ace ree ee | think Vl probably) go sightseeing on Friday. hesitant at first and we provide ete eee te ke a cn eerie une eo eee as Pooieee SE ee Seas We're leaving on 16 January. Listening: Change of plan BB hot do you know about Dubai inthe UAE (United Arab Emirates? Reed the information and check your ideas. Situated on the Persian Gulf, looking out at Iran, iraq and Saudi Arabia, Dubai was little more than a desert village 20 years ago. But since then its trade barriers have gone, skyscrapers have risen out of the sand and it has become fan international business hub*. Dubai is just three hours from India and six hours from the UK. Dubai's glamorous shopping malls, glorious beaches and towering buildings give it an unreal quality. Tourism and leisure are growing well and Dubai has @ number of luxurious hotels, including the seven-star, Burj Al Arab hotel. ) 1 hubs centre FOMenday 645 pm.Art Novotel hotel ave in Dub, © 30-1000? BD Fay and Marin rea husband an wife team. Fy ia travel writer and Matin isa profesional photographer. Look at Fey's Knerary for tel tp {oDubal ond anewer the questions 4 When wl they arive at the Novotel hot! iweanestay ° ss 2. Whatis Fay going to do on Tuesday and Wednesday? Interview bane rbvoatnge pasting?) 3. What does Martin plan to do on Tuesday and Wednesday? ‘Martin ~ dese ae 4 Whatare they both going to do on Thursday? windy ‘i er $5 How much re tne do you think thoy wl bth have? Sightseeing togeth 9) 4.10 Listen to Fay and Martin talking about thee trip, Wht has om ° ‘changed? Correct the itinerary. 14 Fe re sgatseens? inside Bur AV Arab, roto GB 9) isten again. Why doesn't Martin want to go on the desert trip with Martin — tating ® —— : " ve Fay? Why doesn't he want to have dinner atthe Burj Al Arab hotel? ‘ea a ° BB Martin says, Well, all ight then and I suppose so. But is he happy to Airport for ee 130 BM ‘agree? When do we use these expressions? With people you know very well plane leave ‘or with people you don't know very well? O° 76 Sunday Speaking: What to do in Dubai Gh wich oF those activities do you normally associate with a country ke Dubai? Fiver eniise snowboarding desert safari shopping ina mall belly dancing camel ride ice-skating sandboarding hot air ballooning bus tour going to the beach GB Look at the What's On guide for Dubsi. Which of these activities ‘would/wouldn't you lke to do? Why? | Smt 6 things to do in Dubai Desert safaris Hot air ballooning Dubai Mall The BigBus Ski Dubai Dinner cruise in UAE Glide gently ina With more tran Company SkiDubal isthe Cruise along the Fulldey desert hot airballoon over 1,200 stores From the towering first indoor ski_—_Dubal river on safariofiers@ giant sand dunes, andavariely of | sail-shaped Burj resort*in the Arab traditional Arabic splendid chance camels, oases altractions, the AlArab hotel to world and offers hows or more folivethe desert and mountains, Dubai Malis the the gold and spice an amazing seting modem cruise experience. 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USS80 per adventure sports 24-hourticket:_US$14.Two-hour person. orioe-skating, USSSS. ki pass: USSS6. have brunch* and see the latest Cater brah a combination of eat ana tren The Dubai Mall double-decker: bus wih wo levels has something resort: place where alt of people go for hoicays ‘or everyone! B am. — brunch at Mall_ Workin pairs. You ae work colleagues going to ; Dubai. You have 48 hours to do some sightseeing or ballooning? and you have a budget of US$450 per person. You have already made a plan but now you want to changeit Agree onthe activities that you wil do 8) together and b)invivally Bd one of you falls il just before the trip to Dubail Find another partner and plan a new itinerary. Writing: A budget increase Write an email to your manager saying what you are planning to do and how much its going to cost (make sure its within budget). Ask for extra money s0 you can do another activity that you ‘would really lke to do. Give reesons. evening = dinner cruise? Taking your food seriously Barrie act oa ca ec © sitting on the floor © having a litte food on your plate Ba ternctane neon dct ‘what happened? What would you think if this happened to you? EB») 1.12.isten tothe ose version of the story. Why cid’ the woman get te job? GD Oiscss there questions 1 Wy does th boss tke jo can 8 seafood restaurant? “once to 2 Doyouthink it 2 good way find aut who to hire? . orbosseste 3 Inwhat ways ean sharing a meal People getalongy sl BB tend same psf i ps or international dni Match each tip to one of the countries in * the box Then check your answers ne 2 Page 135. ° Turkey “Japan Sauci Arabia Germany Se aon none SS AeN celina) ] Dining etiquettes of the world Cross-cultural understanding is important for today's global businessperson. & lack of cross-cultural awareness" can result in rmigunderstandings, which may offend others and have a negative impact on your business, One area of importance is the different dining ttiquattes® of the worl, IIs impolite fo rest your elbows on the tate. You shoul eat everything on Your lt. ndeat ou ave fied by lying the heer ak para Sos to rp rae cse fMe pae Bron qt slats etig rt and ts at ths cra oho table tathost rom he Gos Leon to ao chops “ever it mh, ove pore food win tam and ple am on he hopsti ety raking eer cat Ie poe fo y 9 Bt of everything. People usually prefer to talk quietly. Meas re aso ia ae p0op ony having $d conven: The on th ary or honoures quests see ft lf goo eke’ To salon te oe sone person bong Soret ft yeu goto aretarny, the perc wo mado the nation ros _________Tratitionally meals are eaten on the oor. Sitting with your fogs crossed is nota! behaviour. Never sit with your feat relched out. Guests are served specialties such as head, eves, etc. Eat with your right hand only. Do not be afraid af making a mess. When you have fnished, leave a litle food on your plate. if you don', it wil be fled immediately. Asking for more food's & compliment. our a Hee ORES Me A I a i Oe i knawerige ot Understanding of a ‘subject or situation etiquette: fom rues for pote behaviour Davies tags that aperscn does. pore ae (03 Read the dining tins again and write thom so that they are true foxyour country ‘Asking for more foods not vey ple. What other things are good manners when you are dining out in your country? For example, punctuality Grammar: base form with to or -ing form [Bh Lock atthe information inthe table. Complete the exemple Sentences fom the ate. the base form with to or -ing form 1. We use the base form without to after modal verbs. You should everything on your plate. 2. Some verbs are followed by the base form with to Lean ____ chopsticks. 3. Some verbs are followed by the -ing form. People enjoy: oud conversations. 4A few verbs can be followed by the base form with to OR the -ing form, ‘Do not begin eating until the host signals to do so. (or begin to eat) ‘An honoured guest starts (or starts to eat) People usually prefer quietly. (or prefer talking) 55 Use the «ing form when the verb is the subject ofthe sentence. Sitting with your legs crossed is normal behaviour. for more food is a compliment. 6 Use the -ing form after a preposition Indicate you have finished by and fork paralie! Do not be afraid of ______ a mess. 7. Use the base form with to afer Itis+ adjective. Itis impolite _____your elbows on the table. Itis polite abit of everything. >> For more information on the base form and the -ing form, see page 173. the knife 100k th information abou dining etiquette in Chin. Complete the sentences ing the coor frm ofthe ver n bectot Tore maybe more thn one post Speaking: Copy your host Werk in roupec ses ou wth Croseculturl constants and are ging echice cn hing eluate to a group of nteratina! MBA students Suet A Tun fo Fle 1, page 152 for information about Rusia, Student Tum to Fle 3, page 139 for information about Argentina. Student C: Turn to File 39, page 140 for information about India. Choose four of the most important tips to memorize and tell your partners. What are the main differences when dining in someone's house in these countries? Make notes about the main points, ETT MB at EY 1 take off your shoes b our shoes before — (enter someone's house. ~ (enter) 2 Chinese people prefer — ntertain) at ple prefer p — (entertain) 3 Ifyou don't want — (eat) delicacies « like fish eyes, you should wee serve) them to others, 4 is important fant —____ (revolve) the servin tray to other people around the table. ° 5 (eat) the last — | st piece of food from th serving tay is considered (be) ingot, 6 You ca (show) ic 1 ___ (show) your appreciation of the meat by (knock) on the table, 7 Insist on__ — (pay) for the meal, although your host will ____ (refuse) your offer. 8 Next time you meet your host, it is polite (offer) a meal of a similar quality, Listening: What the locals eat BB 2) ston again and complete the 00 you tke tying new dishes when you trove? What isthe most unusual S¥PrERSON. sh you have ever eaten? 1 What would you? BB9)1.19 An australian couple, Richie and Barbar, are on olay nthe 2. Ok, that __good Fhlppies. Listen to ther conversation and complete the travel blog 3 tink! have ee 4. Forthe main couse, you = he oiled era 5 se obi, funny locking bi j Balu ere common in the je ou | Philippines, Cambocia and : | Vitra, They are a poner | 7 Mie dews Ruse? or aly sot by 8 Nowits beet, only its heater 2 ‘Abele 9 Wha: does tcome isa fertiized or 10 bello chicken thats BB) 115 Rech initesEnviquo 0 2 ° and eaten in the barbecue at his home. Listen to their shel tis usualy eaten conversation and put the tems inthe order ‘that they are discussed. with a © _. although some 1 people prefer chill and 2. An anecdote about food in the vinegar with their balut Philippines. Food that Enrique doesnt like to eat. 3. Adish Enrique wants tory. 4 The food served at a typical barbecue. EB 2 Listen again and underline the expressions you hoat GD 9 Liston again. Teck (7) the expressions 41 We must try the balut, / We could try the balut. / We should try the balut x ‘the other axpe 2 Its very tasty / Its very sweet. / Its very salty, 1 Thank you for inviting me. 3 Icantstand rew ogg. /I crit eat raw egg. / can't eat boiled egg Its more prawns than steak these days, 4. What isit? / What’ init? / What it ike? Can help you with anything? 2 3 3s quite chewy. / Its very chewy. / Its kind of chewy 4. Help yourself to the buffet. 5 6 Ite.a sort of boiled egg. / Its like a normal boiled egg. / lt tastes lke boiled 's there anything you don't eat? egg. 6 'sthore any fruit in the salads? Gy 9)1.14 Back home in Australi, Richie takes business cent to dinner 7 Tis testes good, What’ ini in Sydney. Look atthe waitess's pad, ston to the conversation and write 8 | would at that with your their order. salad, Enrique. 4 cP &- Bed Be 1. Entrée, 2- Side order 2 Main course, 1 Word focus: Food and entertaining Bi rittese words it tree groupe Speaking: I'd recommend .. BD Werk in pars. Prepare to act out fiesrerstertstecare Yoda te host. Student B: You are the guest. Read tha lnormation below and ooply the situation. Then change roles. knife and fork boiled salty grilled saltand pepper roast delicious sweet cll and vinegar fried spicy chewy baked ich tasty steamed smoked chopsticks serviette stewed oily tender plate spoon tough menu glass Student A: Student Bis an important business dient things on a table and you are taking hinvher to lunch ‘Decide which restaurant you are taking hirvher to, ‘© Whatis special about the restaurant? 2.9, the food, the price, the locaton, the service, the atmosphere? Mention this to your vest, Ahow foodis cooked 8 taste and texture What is on the menu? Write down ‘three or four typical starters, main BD Noch th correct combinations courses and desserts from your country/ region + gilled/ tender / tough / aw ice cream 1+ Show your quest the menu andbbe 2 fresh frozen / white tuna b stew preceietie ae Eee 3. rare/ medium /well-done / filet © water 4 green / prawn /fuit/ 89g steak Student B: chen ae © vonetables You are a very important client of 5 chicken / beef /lentl/ tripe sgetabl Student A, and he/she is taking you to 6 steamed st fied /boled / roasted f salad lunch. 7 bottled /tap/ stil / sparking 9. meat ‘* Respond to information Student A aves you about the restaurant anc! ask 8 lowdat/ chocolate ‘homemade /strawbeery fish aa BD Think of two other combinations for each of the iterns (a-h) in exercise 9. ‘© Youhave never seen any of the shes onthe menu before. Ack ots of Discuss these questions, ‘questions about the food, e.g. Hows it 11 What is your favourite meat dish, fish dish, snack, ice cream, fruit and ae vegetable? ‘Tell Student A about ether 2) your ° numerous food allergies or b) your 2 What food and dishes do you never eat? special diet 3. What starter, main course and dessert would you usually order in a restaurant? so Aak ¥ fou tan hve Ste order the. 4 What do you usually drink with your meals? isn't on the menu. Reading: Food quiz EBB inthree minutes, write down everything you have eaten and drunk in the last 24 hours. Compare your lists. What is healthy about your diets? And what is unhealthy? BB Ave you making heathy food choices? Do the food quiz witha parne. Then tur to Fle 4 en page 122 0 check your answers BD ich information surprised you most in the que? What is Healthy Eating? We all know we should eat lots of fruit and vegetables, but nutritionists say consumers often don’t have enough information about the fat, sugar and salt levels in food to make healthy choices. So, what do you know about healthy eating? 11 Which best describes your attitude to breakfast? | usually take the time to have @ good breakfast. bi skipit. 'm not hungry in the mornings. € I just need some coffee to wake me up. d_ don’t have enough time for breakfast most days 2 which of the following facts about sugar are true? ‘a Thete are two types of sugar — those found naturally in fruit and mik (unprocessed) and artificial or processed sugars that are added to food bb There are about nine teaspoons of sugar in a can of fizzy drink, uch as cola «¢ Sugar contains fewer calories than other carbohydrates and prowides essential nutrients The body needs litle added sugar healthy diet B You are having a busy day at work. Which of the following is true for you? a sometimes forget to have lunch Bb Loften grab a sandwich and have @ quick lunch break € _'m always multi-tasking, so eating and working i €35y! d_ | usually make time for a good meal its essential to a Eating too much saturated fat is believed to increase ‘bad’ cholesterol, which is a risk factor for heart disease. How many grams of saturated fat are there in ‘medium cheese pizza? 26-8 b10-12 ¢15-22 55 which of these foods are also high in saturated fat? a butter and margarine e nuts milk and yoghurt fish © meat and meat products g cheese i d_ biscuits, crisps and cakes hole oll How would you describe your salt consumption? I never add salt in cooking or at the table. b_ Ladd a bit of salt to food I'm cooking € add lots of salt to my food, even before I taste it 7 saitis essential for our health, but experts say ‘too much salt can lead to high blood pressure ‘and heart problems. How much salt should an adult eat per day? a 3g (half a teaspoon) b_ 69 (a teaspoon) © 129(0 teaspoons) = crema Grammar: Quantifiers Locka he information in the table. Choose the correct atemative to complete the rules. Quantifiors 1. We use much with countable/ uncountable nouns and we use many with countable / uncountable plural rouns, in negative sentences and in questions. 2. We use a lot of and lots of wth countable and uncountable nouns to talk about large / small quantities. We use a lot when there is no noun. 3. We use a little with unccuntable / countable nouns and a few with Uncountable / countable nouns. litle and a few mean a small quantity. 4 We use (ver) litle and (very few to suggest that there is not as much, or many, of something as we would ike 5 We use too, too mary and too much when we say there is more / less of something than we noed or want. We uso (not) enough when we say there is ‘more /lessthan we need or want >> For more information on quantifiers, see page 171. Ei choose the corect option to complete these sentences 1 There n't much / many sugerin my ce How many/ mach grams of saturated ft are there in this? {eat alot of/ much rut and vegetables. More than 20g of fat per 10Qgis lotsa lot/ ot of often ad a few / a litle sugar to yoghurt He went fora walk to burn alitle/ afew calories Vary lite ory fw people know whore saturated fot comes from in thelr ct “There's very fw / vty ite inforraton on food labels. 9 Most people eat too many / too much salt. 10. | think there are too much / too many additives in food, 11. Fizzy drinks are too / not enough sugary for me. 12. Consumers don't have too much / enough nutritional information. 6B) Moke six questions using words and phrases from three or four columns the table. Then work with another student. Take turns to ask and answer your questions. How much chocolate do you eat? How uch rulttional information do you eat? Doyouest many chocolate do you drink? Doyoudink alotof cakes andbiscuits varied enough? Isyourdiet_ alot water in your diet? Is there toomuch —futjuice (on food labels? toomany takeaway and ready meals enough variety verylitle fuitand vegetables Speaking: Its all too much ED Work in pairs. What would you say in each ofthese situations? 1 Your new assistanthas reserved a meeting room and ordered lunch for you and two colleagues. She has booked the boardroom which seats 30 people, ordered 20 sandwiches and ‘wo small bottles of water. Tell her what ‘the problems are and what you want hero do 2 You're having a meal in a restaurant with a fiend. The soup is cold, the bottled water is warm, the porions are. small, the food is expensive and theres 12 20% service charge. What do you say to each other? What do you say to the waiter? 3. Your teenage beather/s0n loves pizza and pasta and neve: eats any fruit or vegetables. He alo plays video games for hours but never does any 3 Communication strategies | Saying Speaking: Hosts and guests GB ivten is it polite to argue with people? Think of some situations where tis polite to say no" and dsogre wth ether peopl. Sra Lock a he man ad the woman in tho photos. Each one eS I 7: Hove some more poll having a conversation with anther person Rod thei half ofthe ( paola convesetion Which person sahost and whichis guest? What are TY they arguing about? {fs Some more shrimps then? ‘A: You don't need to A. lose weight! Just a few more? (te Ne no, Why dont we split? ‘A: Good, and a litle more paola? A: Is that the chock? (A: Are you sure? A: Well, that’s very kind of you. ? hi y ‘A: Well, thank you very much. Itwas a terrific meal. ‘What would you say tothe host and quest in exercise 2f you were talking to them? Use these phrases to create the two complete conversations. 1 Ido! 6 No, no l insist. You're our guest. 2 Its our pleasure, 7 No, no. twas tfc, but| couldn't manage any more. 3 No really, 'm fll 'm tying to diet 8 Ohno. This ison me. 4 Tim glad you enjoyed it. Don't forget yourdoggy beg. «9 Wall... maybe just a few then. 5 No really Illhave to pass on that, but thank you. 10 Yes, the company’s paying, B 2) 1.16 Usten tothe two complete comversetions and check your answers. EB What qualities does a perfect host have? What qualities does a perfect guest have? BB Look at some things that English speakers often do when they turn down invitations, ‘Then label the different parts of the refusal using items 1-6 from the table. Saying ‘no" 1 Give an excuse Apologize 3 L Oh ... It sounds great, I'm so sorry, but | have to study. 2 3 Hestote Thanks for thinking of me. Perhaps we can meet up another time? 4 Suggest an alternative L a 5 Say something positive 6 Saythank you Listening: An invitation ‘When was the last time you said ‘no’ to an Wwitation? What was the event and why did you turn it down? V.9)1.17 Liston to one halo telephone conversation What's the event and why cant Gabyila 90? BD Look at what Gabriella said. What do you think Sendy said? Hell... Sandy! Great to hear from you. How are you? Not too bad, Hows Pater? ... Oh, nothing exciting, I've got some exams coming up so I'm studying all weekend. ... Oh ... Idon't think I can. Sunday, you say? It sounds great, but | have two exams the next day — Marketing and Accounting... 'm realy sony, but | have to study... Thanks for thinking of me, Look, when my ‘exams are over, pethaps you and Peter can come over to my place for a meal? ... OK, choose a restaurant you want to go to and it'll be my treat... No, no, | insist. It'll be your birthday present. ... OK, Iwill, And have 2 lovely birthday on Sunday. .. Bye. ru tsar ne te apts conan Wee Your answers sn’? 9) Try to remember the missing words from the conversation, Then stan again and check your this 1 Listen, what 3. Sunday? 2 Can you2 birthday and Yn 3 3. Oh, what a ! 4 It OK,15 5 bbe nce. Or? out to a restaurant together 6 Ohno. Well payfor®__ 7 No, you?. a do that Lots talk about it ater 21k my 2 party, all go BD Look back at what Gabriella says in exercise 9 and underline the different ways she uses to say ‘no! GB) socket to ache ston ose 105 hice taitiial icon er livewhananae Speaking: Turning someone down ©) workin pir. Think of citer way to say ‘nn these situations. Ty to think of good excuses. 1 Have you ever tied sheep’s brains/insecisfish eyes? Do try some. They're a delicacy. 2. We're going jogging at six o'clock tomorrow morning, ‘Would you like to join us? 3 Terminator 10's playing at the Roxy Cinema, Do you want to come and see i? 4. lim going to the library to study. Would you like to come? 5 Weneed to dean out the garage. Would you like to help? BB Work in pairs. What could hosts and guests say in these situations? 1. A.dassrate invites you toa late-night party this Fridey You have to work on Saturday 2. Your English teacher invites all the cass to see a Shakespeare play. t wl last about tree and a half hours. 3. YourPolsh host ofr you tripe soup in a restaurant. 4 Your cousin, who lives in Canada, invites you to vst him this winter He says he'll pay for the fight. The tckat i expensive and its very cold in Toronto in winter. '5- Your new bos invites all the people in your department fora meal afer work on Tuesday 6 Your supplier offers you two free fights to Rome but its ‘company policy not to accept expensive gifts. [B Work in pairs. Act out situations 1-3, Student A: Turn down the offer or invitation. Student 8: Insist little. Then change roles and act out situations 4-6, ra Ry ro 8 ig i a oS E € a iz € I i] Rok. Cee ae eee pepe Ce cc) ESSE Coe You can apolocize, give an Coeur eiuar eee tea erd Cee ae eee CM een ee mene ae) ee ee ae No, really It was delicious but ae Speaking: Gift-giving Wen was the last time you gave or received a gift? What was Rand who vas itt0 or rom? BB Wich of these gifts would you prefer to accept from a business contact? Why? alkey ring © local handicrahs (e.g. a wooden box) » book '¢ the company calendar ‘© a bouquet of flowers ‘© a potted plant © apackst of tea/coffee quality chocolates © 8 pon with the company logo 4 tickets fora cultural event Ey What kinds ofits are popu in your company and country? What taboos are there? sot ee ele one eau aa Pe encased Tres) You greet a group of international visitors at the airport. Act out the situation. One of the visitors asks where the rearest restroom is. Give her the wrong directions. Miss a turn. presentations. best seat to the visiting director. When he turns itdown, insist. Act out ‘the situation. [At the airport, you say goodbye to the visitors and xchange small gifts. What do you give? Offer the gifts and when they refuse, insist So Board game: Entertaining Rules BB Workin pairs. Discuss these questions, 122553 coin 9 move, Head coin to move, Heads, Ove One Square, tals move wo, 1. Doyou ever have important visitors toy 3 Your company or Alepertment? Who are they? How often do they vst and why? 2 When wastbe st ine you wre avr Where you go and why? ce 2 Follow the i Sauan ane stuctons on each Ce 3 you land on a squ Someone landed onbel re, Ove OM C0 the next new squar 4Me first ° isthe Gy Pye gate in pais. An important group ofieematioal Mistors corn to your compary/orgnaton RIS Berson to finish After the morning meeting you take the While having a Cotes, ou chat ‘the pragramme for toyour quests the visit. Some of the Uisitors t lunch Your guest asks tisitors ask they can You give tha a it you about the change the order of Summary ofthe kind of food in your Some ofthe items on food on the menu and county. the programme. Act. fecommend one of the out the situation. dishes. You suggest eating out this evening but one ‘of the quests says ‘no! and gives an ‘excuse. What does hheishe say? The Gne of the visitors comes upto aga you and tells you that one of 2 the members of the group has. his S0th birthday that week. ’ You discuss what gift would é be appropriate and how to celebrate the event. 13 ‘4 % Arrange a time and ‘Complete these questions “S a place to meet your ¥sitors before dinner evening, avisitor who ‘to ask your guests, does nat eat meat asks bottles of this evening, One of, you to recommend Water would you like? the guestscan'tcome ff Some regional dishes Would you like to the pre-dinner What do you suggest? ‘bread with your meal? venue, Act out the = side dishes: situation. * Ha 4 5 Neuve Biter the main courte, The waiter takes your ord invite you to go you recommend & What do you order for everyone sightseeing the typical dessert from asa starter and for the main next day but your country. One of course? (There is one you have alot the guests doesn't ‘ Vegetarian and one of work. What want it. What does diabetic) he say? do you say? eraction Writing: A thank-you note BV Vox ve recent retuned fom an overseas vi . com an oversea to anther company. Wits an oma thrkng your hone ferorgansing your vst and forthe Gt you eave Say someting icoaba oe al hr CEs & ‘A GD Match the verb tenses to example sentences. “The present simple The present continuous The will fuze The going to future The past simple 1 2 3 4 5 The present continuous for future 6 7 The past continuous 8 zote an The present perfect lve always wanted to have a personal trainer We were sitting on the beach in Mallorea ths time last week. ‘Why are you wearing a tie today? Do you usually walk to work? finish this work tomorrow. She's starting her new job on Monday. They bought their car on eBay I'm going to make a healthy salad for dinner. Read this article and put the verbs in brackets in the correct past or present tense. Commuting by water ‘Commuters in many parts of the world travel to work by water. Services like the Star Ferries of Hong Kong and Sydney Ferries in Australia | to.commute. These ferry services in recent years? (become) symbolic of ther cities. A huge double-decker ferry in New York single rush-hour trip, and the number of services & (increase) to meet growing demand, ED Match each phrase 1-8 to 2 sultable response a-h, 1 Why don't we stop for lunch now? 2. How about taking the high-speed tain to Brussols? 3. Isthat the bill? get this 4 Her designs are the best. What do yo 5 Isthere anything you don't eat? 6 Weuld you lke some baklava? 7 Pizzas ahealthy choica, isn'tit? 8 Do you want to come to lunch on Sunday? ink? GD Fe tis tle. Put the ver Sometimes more then one answers posible Breakfast meetings are common in US corporations, ‘and now the ‘power breakfast’ is becoming more popular in Europe and Asia as well. A Jot of women ‘executives especially prefer | (have) breakfast meetings, Helena Downey, a marketing director from London, says that she doesn't like (take) a Jot of time out of her working day for business lunches. She often chooses > (meet) clients before she gets to the office: ‘By « (get up) an hour earlier, I can often 5 {leave} the office earlier. (offer) an easy way & (carry) up to 5,000 people in a In London, in recent years, many people to commute on the river. Mark Hardwick regularly —(use) the London River Services: For years (take) the underground to work but I (always be) fascinate by the River Thames. Commuting by water® (onase) me feel more relaxed. Ir’ bit expensive, but there (not be) a more pleasant way to get to work (decide) pe That's very kind of you, but its my treat. Thank you. It looks great but ! couldn't eat another thing Yes, good idea. 'm starving Well I'm not sure, Doesn't it contain a lot of fat? Let check the price of fights fist Yes, actually, 'm allergic to peanuts. It my mother’ birthday. Pethaps we can make it another time. That's true. But the price is important, too. brackets in the correct form (base form with or without to or the «ing form) Its easy 6 (get) a table for breakfast in @ good. hotel, And I've found people who might” (say) ‘no’ to lunch because they have a busy schedule, are happy {umeet) for breakfast.’ Cost is another consideration: ‘Lunch for two can § (be) over £100, but breakast will (cost) less than £30.' There are other advantages to the working breakfast: ‘It's quicker, more informal and dining etiquette isn’t such an issue.” ae eed this description of seasonal food and complete the mising words The fst letter given Ifyou ever go to Catalunya in north east Spain in late winter or early spcing, you 's uy the calgots, These are a? —__ of long onion that 3t____ quite ‘sweet. Calgots are typically eaten outdoors at a popular lunch called a calgotada, The onions are sc fon the barbecue and®s_____ with a special sauce called romesco, which is®m_—__ with olive ol, nuts, tomatoes and a7's___. of chill pepper called a ora, You eat the white part of the onion, Use your hands to | off the outer leaves and then dip it into the sauce, You'llneed a big #n_____ to protect your clothes ‘and don't be afraid of making a?m___. After the calgots, for the main people usually eat lots of * g meat, such as lamb, and often finish the meal with 2 traditional? d_ such ‘as croma catalana GB Underine the word or expression that is different 1. Which of these is NOT a cooking method? roast / boil /stew / tender 2 Which of these is NOT associated with taste and texture? salty /baked /tough / chewy 3. Which of these is NOT put on a dining table? spicy / chopsticks / spoon / knife 4. Which of these is NOT used to describe fish? white 5 Which of these is NOT used to describe water? ‘ap / bottled / sparkling / low-fat 6 Which of these is NOT used to describe steak? well-done / stil/ medium / rare 2zen / homemade / fresh Complete these staff complaints about the company canteen. Choose the correct quantifiers. 1 There aren't enough / too much / itl heathy options. 2. Itcloses early to0 / too early / early enough in the ‘afternoon 3. | profer not to eat meat but there are litle / a few / few vegetarian dishes, 4 tre 5 There isn't many / much / too space between tables. 5 too much / 100 / much to eat there every day. 6 The queues are long at lunchtime so there's very litte / much | few time to eat. 7 The canteen isn't too big / enough big / big enough, 8 There are a little / much / lot of starters but there aren't ‘many / much | few desserts. GB Vndertne the future forms tat con complete the Sentences. Sometimes mere than one options possible 1. {haven't made any plans for the weekend, but the cinema a Miprobably gob I'mgoing ¢ | go 2. Sandals got her ticket booked for Bali. She: on the 25th a leaves b isleaving ¢ probably leave 3 into the office tomorrow? ‘a Doyoucome b Ave you coming ¢ Are you going tocome 4 We a lot next month. Its too expensive ‘a aren't going to eat out b dontteat out ¢ won't eat out 5 think some more coffee. Want one? a immaking b Illmake ¢ I'm going to make his favourite series, 6 Tomorrow evening he He never misses it a is going to watch b iswatching ¢ watches GI Match the words in each column to form compound nouns. 1. double / single /queen-size aw 2. cable /satelite / at screen b suite 3 honeymoon /executive /luvury —€trip 4 round / desert / business d. facilities 5 fastfood / traditional /seafood restaurant 6 airport /hotel / modern f bed GD Pineoch wordin the boxes int the correct group Decorng tos ovens pattern Unit 1 [appeintment commute Knowiedge management | suggestion stressful schedule Unit2 (arrangements delay exchange hotel_deparures sightseeing Unit3 (— business chocolate delicous dessert etiquette healthy restaurant passenger assistant

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