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unit
A graduation
graduation party party
Before you watch
A Label the pictures with the correct words. Then compare with a partner.

class graduation job summer

1. 2. 3. 4.

B Answer the questions. Then compare with a partner.


1. What months of the year do students go to class in your school?

2. When do students graduate from your school?

3. What do you usually do in the summer?

4. When do most people in your country look for their first job?

While you watch


A What do Bo’s parents think Bo is going to do? Circle the correct answers.
1. They think Bo is going to get this summer.
a. a job b. a cat c. an award
2. They think he’s going to this summer.
a. relax b. travel c. take classes
3. They think he’s going to be a someday.
a. teacher b. doctor c. pilot
4. They think he’s going to go to .
a. Toronto b. the beach c. medical school
5. They think he’s going to take classes.
a. science b. English c. art

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B Match the sentences and the people who say them.
1. He’s going to get married. a. Alicia
2. I’m going to sleep and watch TV. b. Bo
3. He’s going to travel. c. Bo’s dad
4. We’re going to go to Toronto in August. d. Bo’s mom
5. What is Bo going to do this summer? e. Marco
6. He’s going to take some science classes. f. Nick
C Write T (true) or F (false).
1. Alicia is making the video as a graduation gift for Bo.
2. Bo’s mother says he’s going to become an accountant.
3. Nick is going to travel with Marco this summer.
4. They’re going to fly to Toronto in August.
5. Before their trip, they’re going to look for a job.

After you watch


A Pair work What do you think Bo is going to do this summer? Why?
Discuss your ideas.
“I think Bo is going to get a job because he doesn’t have any money.”
B Pair work Write three things you think your partner is going to do next year.
Then check your guesses.
1.
2.
3.
A: I think you are going to get married next year.
B: No, I don’t think so. I don’t have a girlfriend! I think you are going to
go skydiving.
A: That’s right!
C Pair work Tell your partner three real plans you have for next year.
“I’m going to go to Puerto Rico next summer.”

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A graduation party
A graduation party
Story summary
In A graduation party, Alicia makes a video as a present for Bo’s
graduation. As Alicia interviews Bo’s parents and friends, and finally Bo
himself, it becomes apparent that not everyone has the same plans in
mind for Bo’s summer!

Language summary
Grammar Vocabulary
• Be going to • Months and dates
• Yes / no questions • Party plans
• Wh- questions with be going to
• Object pronouns

Before you watch (page T-195) While you watch (pages T-195–196)

A A
In this activity, Ss preview vocabulary that appears in In this activity, Ss complete sentences about Bo’s
the video. parents.
■ Preview the activity Go over the instructions and ■ Preview the activity Tell Ss that they are going to watch
vocabulary words. Model the pronunciation, if necessary. to see what Bo’s parents think he should do. Go over
■ Do the activity Have Ss write the words under the the instructions. Have Ss read the list of incomplete
corresponding pictures. sentences and possible answers.
■ Check answers Go over the answers with the class. ■ Play the video Have Ss circle the correct answers as they
watch the video. Play the video again, if necessary.
Answers ■ Check answers Go over the answers with the class.
1. summer 2. graduation 3. class 4. job
Answers
1. a 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. a
B
In this activity, Ss answer questions about their own
school, their summer activities, and first jobs. B
■ Preview the activity Go over the instructions. Read In this activity, Ss match statements to the people who
through the questions. said them in the video.
■ Do the activity Have Ss write their own answers to the ■ Preview the activity Explain that Ss are going to match
questions. the statements to their speakers. Go over the instructions.
Have Ss read the statements.
■ Follow-up Have Ss compare answers with a partner.
Then elicit a few responses to share with the class. ■ Play the video Have Ss draw lines to match the
statements to the characters. Give Ss time to complete
the activity. Pause the video as you go, or play the video
again, if necessary.
■ Check answers Go over the answers with the class.

Answers
1. d 2. b 3. f 4. e 5. a 6. c

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C B
In this activity, Ss identify whether or not information In this activity, Ss will write three things they think their
about the video is true or false. partner is going to do next year and find out whether or
■ Preview the activity Explain that Ss are going to listen not their guesses are correct.
for specific facts. Go over the instructions. Have Ss read ■ Preview the activity Go over the instructions. Model
the sentences. the activity with a volunteer. Put Ss in pairs and give
■ Play the video As they watch the video, have Ss write T Ss time to write their three guesses about their partner’s
for the true sentences and F for the false ones. Play the future plans.
video again, if necessary. ■ Do the activity Have Ss find out if their guesses are
■ Check answers Go over the answers with the class. correct.
■ Follow-up Have a few Ss report to the class about their
Answers guesses and whether or not they were correct.
1. T 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T
C
■ Option Before you play the video, have Ss work in pairs In this activity, Ss tell their real plans to their partner.
to complete the activity from memory. Then play the
video and have Ss check their answers.
■ Preview the activity Go over the instructions. Model the
activity by telling the class three of your own plans.
■ Do the activity Have Ss work in pairs to complete the
After you watch (page T-196) activity.
■ Follow-up Have Ss tell the class about their partner’s
A plans.
In this activity, Ss discuss what they think Bo will do. Action video note
■ Preview the activity Go over the instructions. If helpful, Instruct Ss to make their own videos about
model the discussion with a volunteer. future plans. For further instructions, visit
■ Do the activity Have Ss work with a partner to discuss www.cambridge.org/fourcorners/teacher
what they think Bo will do. Encourage them to explain
their opinions.
■ Follow-up Have Ss share their ideas and explanations
with the class.

Video notes
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5 Don’t
unit
Don’t stress
stress out! out!
Before you watch
A Match the stressful situations and the ways to manage them. Then compare with
a partner.
1. Your computer broke, but you don’t have a. Get help from other students in the class.
enough money to buy a new one. Study with them.
2. You have a big test tomorrow, but you don’t b. Go to an Internet café or use a computer in
know the information well. a public library.
3. You have a lot of work to do, but you don’t c. Walk to class more often and do quick
have enough time to do it. exercises in the morning at home.
4. You want to exercise, but you don’t have d. Ask someone to help you or decide which
enough time. things you can do later.

B Pair work What do you do in each of the stressful situations in Part A?


Tell your partner.

While you watch


A How does Marco manage his stress? Check (✓) the correct answers.
He cleans up his apartment. He plays soccer.
He does aerobics. He plays video games.
He does nothing. He reads a book.
He does yoga. He talks to someone.
He listens to relaxing music. He uses a stress ball.
He meditates. He watches a funny video.

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B Marco explains how to meditate. Number the steps from 1 to 9.
Close your eyes.
Relax and watch your breath.
1 Sit comfortably.
Breathe slowly and deeply.
Cross your legs.
Count the breaths silently.
Put your hands on your knees.
Keep your neck and back straight.
Continue to breathe slowly and deeply.
C Write T (true) or F (false).
1. Marco is a student.
2. He has one part-time job.
3. He has a really hard class.
4. He has a big French test tomorrow.
5. Marco’s number one tip is: Talk to somebody.

After you watch


A Pair work Which of Marco’s tips for managing stress is your favorite? Why?
“My favorite tip is the stress ball. I use one of those, too.”
B Group work Interview four classmates about their stress. Complete the chart
with their answers.

Name What makes you stressed? How do you manage your stress?
Li-ming biology class; boss at work swimming; TV; talk to friends

C Class activity What is your number one tip for managing stress? Tell the class.

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Don’t stress
Don’t out!
stress out!
Story summary
In this video blog, Marco explains that he is a full-time student with a
heavy course load and two part-time jobs. He’s pretty stressed out. Marco
demonstrates some of his techniques to combat stress, using a stress ball,
meditating, listening to music, playing video games, and calling a friend to
chat, no matter what time it is!

Language summary
Grammar Vocabulary
• Imperatives • Parts of the body
• Adverbs of manner • Healthy habits

Before you watch (page T-185) ■ Play the video Have Ss check the correct answers as they
watch the video. Play the video again, if necessary.
A ■ Check answers Go over the answers with the class.
In this activity, Ss match the situations with their
solutions.
Answers
He listens to relaxing music; he meditates; he plays
■ Preview the activity Direct Ss’ attention to the video games; he talks to someone; he uses a stress
sentences. Explain that Ss will watch a video about how ball.
Marco manages stress. Go over the instructions.
■ Do the activity Have Ss match the situations to the
solutions. B
■ Check answers Have Ss compare answers with a partner. In this activity, Ss number the steps in meditating.
Go over the answers with the class. ■ Preview the activity Go over the instructions. Have Ss
read the list of steps for meditation.
Answers ■ Play the video Have Ss number the steps. Play the video
1. b 2. a 3. d 4. c again, if necessary.
■ Check answers Go over the answers with the class.
B
Answers
In this activity, pairs discuss their own solutions
5, 7, 1, 6, 3, 9, 4, 2, 8
to the problems in Part A.
■ Preview the activity Go over the instructions. ■ Option Have Ss read the steps and number them from
■ Do the activity Have Ss tell their partner their own memory. Then play the video for Ss to check their
solutions. answers.
■ Follow-up Have Ss report to the class on their partner’s ■ Option Pause the video when a step is mentioned and
solutions. have Ss number it.

While you watch (pages T-185–186)

A
In this activity, Ss check the things Marco does to
manage his stress.
■ Preview the activity Explain that Ss will watch the
video to see how Marco manages stress. Go over the
instructions. Have Ss read the sentences.

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C B
In this activity, Ss identify sentences as true or false. In this activity, Ss interview their group about their stress.
■ Preview the activity Go over the instructions. Have Ss ■ Preview the activity Go over the instructions. Read the
read the sentences. example.
■ Play the video Have Ss write T for the true sentences and ■ Do the activity Have Ss interview their groups.
F for the false ones. Play the video again, if necessary. ■ Check answers Have Ss confirm with their partners that
■ Check answers Go over the answers with the class. the information in their notes is correct.
Elicit the correct version of each false sentence. ■ Follow-up Have Ss report to the class on their group’s
responses.
Answers
1. T 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T C
■ Option Have Ss identify the sentences as true or false In this activity, the class decides on the number one tip
from memory. Then play the video for Ss to check their for managing stress.
answers. ■ Preview the activity Go over the instructions. Give an
example, such as My number one tip for managing stress
is to get organized.
After you watch (page T-186) ■ Do the activity Have Ss say their number one tip. Write
the tips on the board.
A ■ Follow-up Have the class vote to decide the best tip.
In this activity, pairs discuss their favorite stress
Action video note
management tips.
Instruct Ss to make their own video about
■ Preview the activity Go over the instructions and read
the example. Model a conversation with a volunteer if helpful tips. For further instructions, visit
www.cambridge.org/fourcorners/teacher
helpful.
■ Do the activity Have pairs give and explain their
opinions.
■ Follow-up Have Ss report to the class on their partner’s
opinions.

Video notes
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