English For Everyone - Level 2 - Beginner, Course Book - A - Rachel Harding, Tim Bowen, Susan Barduhn - English For Everyone - A Complete Self-Study - 9781465451859 - Anna's Archiv

Author
Rachel Harding has a background in English-language teaching

and is now a full-time author of English-language learning materials.
She has written for major English-language publishers including
Oxford University Press.
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 for International Training in Vermont, USA.
ENGLISH
FO R E V E RYO N E
COURSE BOOK
LEVEL BEGINNER
Contents
US Editors Allison Singer, Jenny Siklos
Editors Gareth Clark, Lisa Gillespie, Andrew Kerr-Jarrett
Art Editors Chrissy Barnard, Ray Bryant
Senior Art Editor Sharon Spencer
Editorial Assistants Jessica Cawthra, Sarah Edwards
Illustrators Edwood Burn, Denise Joos, Michael Parkin,
Jemma Westing How the course works 8
Audio Producer Liz Hammond
Managing Editor Daniel Mills
Managing Art Editor Anna Hall
Project Manager Christine Stroyan
Jacket Designer Natalie Godwin
Jacket Editor Claire Gell
Talking about yourself 12
Jacket Design Development Manager Sophia MTT New language Using “to be”
Producer, Pre-Production Luca Frassinetti
Producer Mary Slater Vocabulary Names, jobs, and family
Publisher Andrew Macintyre
Art Director Karen Self New skill Talking about yourself
Publishing Director Jonathan Metcalf
DK India
Jacket Designer Surabhi Wadhwa Talking about routines 16
Managing Jackets Editor Saloni Singh
Senior DTP Designer Harish Aggarwal New language The present simple
First American Edition, 2016 Vocabulary Routines and pastimes
Published in the United States by DK Publishing New skill Talking about routines
345 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014
Copyright © 2016 Dorling Kindersley Limited

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New language The present continuous
All rights reserved.
Without limiting the rights under the copyright reserved above, no
Vocabulary Clothes and activities
part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced New skill Talking about what’s happening now
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.
Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited. What’s happening? 24
A catalog record for this book
New language Present continuous questions
is available from the Library of Congress.
ISBN 978-1-4654-5183-5 Vocabulary Activities and gadgets
DK books are available at special discounts when purchased New skill Asking about the present
in bulk for sales promotions, premiums, fund-raising, or
educational use. For details, contact: DK Publishing Special
Markets, 345 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014
SpecialSales@dk.com Types of verbs 28
Printed and bound in China New language Action and state verbs
All images © Dorling Kindersley Limited Vocabulary Activities
For further information see: www.dkimages.com New skill Using state verbs
A WORLD OF IDEAS:
SEE ALL THERE IS TO KNOW
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Vocabulary Feelings and moods 30
How are you feeling? 32 Making comparisons 54
New language “Feeling” and emotions New language Comparative adjectives
Vocabulary Adjectives of emotions Vocabulary Travel and countries
New skill Talking about your feelings New skill Comparing things
Vocabulary Transportation 36 Talking about extremes 58

New language Superlative adjectives
Vocabulary Animals, facts, and places
Routines and exceptions 38 New skill Talking about extremes
New language Exceptions
Vocabulary Time markers Vocabulary Geographical features 62
New skill Contrasting routines and exceptions
Vocabulary The body 42 Making choices 64

New language “Which” and “what”
Vocabulary Geographical words
What’s the matter? 44 New skill Asking multiple-choice questions
New language Health complaints
Vocabulary Body parts and pain phrases Using large numbers 68
New skill Saying what’s wrong
New language Large numbers
Vocabulary Thousands and millions
Vocabulary Weather 46 New skill Talking about large amounts
Vocabulary The calendar 70

What’s the weather like? 48
New language Weather descriptions
Vocabulary Temperature words Talking about dates 72
New skill Talking about the weather
New language Dates, “was born,” “ago”
Vocabulary Numbers, months, and years
Vocabulary Travel 52 New skill Talking about dates
Talking about the past 74 Applying for a job 102
New language The past simple of “to be” New language Interview responses
Vocabulary Jobs, town, and life events Vocabulary Job words and phrases
New skill Talking about past states New skill Dealing with job applications
Past events 78 Types of questions 104

New language Regular verbs in the past simple New language Subject and object questions
Vocabulary Pastimes and life events Vocabulary Workplace words
New skill Talking about your past New skill Asking different kinds of question
Past abilities 82 Someone, anyone, everyone 108

New language Using “could” in the past simple New language Indefinite pronouns
Vocabulary Abilities and pastimes Vocabulary Office words
New skill Talking about past abilities New skill Talking about people in general
Vocabulary Entertainment 84 Making conversation 110

New language Short questions
Vocabulary Question words
Irregular past verbs 86 New skill Asking short questions
New language Irregular verbs in the past simple
Vocabulary Sequence words Vocabulary Going out 112
New skill Describing the past
Vocabulary Tools and implements 92 Future arrangements 114

New language Future with present continuous
Vocabulary Excuses
Telling a story 94 New skill Talking about future arrangements
New language “About,” opinions
Vocabulary Opinions Plans and intentions 118
New skill Describing media and culture
New language Future tense
Vocabulary Time words and phrases
Asking about the past 98 New skill Talking about your plans
New language Past simple questions
Vocabulary Travel and activities
New skill Talking about vacations
What’s going to happen 122 Vocabulary Household chores 148
New language The future with “going to”
Vocabulary Prediction verbs
New skill Predicting future events Around the house 150
New language The present perfect
Vocabulary Animals 126
Vocabulary Household chores
New skill Talking about the recent past
Making predictions 128 Events in your life 154

New language The future with “will” New language The present perfect
Vocabulary Prediction words Vocabulary Adventure sports
New skill Saying what you think will happen New skill Talking about past events
Making quick decisions 132 Events in your year 158

New language Quick decisions with “will” New language “Yet” and “already”
Vocabulary Decision words Vocabulary Routines and chores
New skill Talking about future actions New skill Talking about the recent past
Future possibilities 136 Eating out 162

New language Using “might” New language Restaurant phrases
Vocabulary Activities, food, and pastimes Vocabulary Food preparation
New skill Talking about future possibilities New skill Ordering a meal in a restaurant
Giving advice 140 Achievements and ambitions 164

New language “Should” New language Desires and plans
Vocabulary Advice Vocabulary Travel and adventure sports
New skill Giving advice New skill Talking about your achievements
Making suggestions 144 Answers 168

New language “Could” for suggestions
Index 181
Vocabulary Advice
New skill Making suggestions
How the course works
English for Everyone is designed for people who want to teach Irregular past verbs fill in the gaps by putting the verbs in the past simple
themselves the English language. Like all language courses, it

In the past simple, some verbs are irregular. Their past New language Irregular verbs in the past simple
simple forms are not formed using the normal rules, and Vocabulary Sequence words
sometimes look very different from the infinitive forms. New skill Describing the past
maTch The verbs To fILL IN The Gaps UsING
covers the core skills: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation,

TheIr pasT forms The WorDs IN The paNeL
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Unlike in other courses,

the skills are taught and practiced as
Irregular past verbs
visually as possible, using images and
MATCH THE PAST SIMPLE FORMS OF THE VERBS TO THEIR BASE FORMS
graphics to help you understand and KEY LANGUAGE IRREGULAR VERBS IN THE PAST SIMPLE
“Go” is the present simple.
remember. The best way to learn is to “Went” is the past simple of “go.” To make the negative,
use “didn’t” with the base form.
work through the book in order, making

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HOW TO FORM IRREGULAR VERBS IN THE PAST SIMPLE READ THE ARTICLE AND NUMBER THE PICTURES IN THE ORDER THEY
Verbs in the This is the past simple of “go.”
ARE DESCRIBED
past simple do
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not change with
the subject.
full use of the audio available on the SUBJECT NEGATIVE VERB
website and app. Turn to the practice

Use “did not” or “didn’t” Use the base form of the
to make the negative. main verb in the negative.
FURTHER EXAMPLES IRREGULAR VERBS IN THE PAST SIMPLE
book at the end of each unit to reinforce

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COURSE BOOK
Modules Each unit is broken down

Unit number The book is divided Learning points Every unit into modules, which should be done
into units. The unit number helps begins with a summary of in order. You can take a break from
you keep track of your progress. the key learning points. learning after completing any module.
Future arrangements FILL IN THE GAPS BY PUTTING THE VERBS IN THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS
You can use the present continuous to talk about New language Future with present continuous
things that are happening now. You can also use it Vocabulary Excuses
to talk about arrangements for the future. New skill Talking about future arrangements
KEY LANGUAGE PRESENT CONTINUOUS WITH FUTURE EVENTS

Use time phrases “At the moment” Present continuous refers to
to show whether a refers to the present. Dave’s present activity.
verb in the present
continuous refers
to the present
or the future.
Language learning Time clause “tomorrow”

refers to the future.
Present continuous
refers to a future event
Modules with colored that is planned.
backgrounds teach new

vocabulary and grammar. FURTHER EXAMPLES PRESENT CONTINUOUS WITH FUTURE EVENTS
Study these carefully

before moving on to LISTEN TO THE AUDIO, THEN NUMBER THE PICTURES
the exercises. IN THE ORDER YOU HEAR THEM
You can use the time word or phrase

at the start or end of a clause.
KEY LANGUAGE “ON / IN” WITH DAYS, MONTHS, AND DATES

Use the preposition “on” in front of days of the week
and specific dates. Use “in” with months and years.
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Audio support Most modules Exercises Modules with

have supporting audio white backgrounds
FREE AUDIO recordings of native English
speakers to help you improve
contain exercises that help
you practice your new
website and app your speaking and listening skills. skills to reinforce learning.
www.dkefe.com
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Language modules
New language points are taught in carefully graded stages, starting with a simple
explanation of when they are used, then offering further examples of common
usage, and a detailed breakdown of how key constructions are formed.
Around the house

Module number Every module
is identified with a unique number, Module heading The teaching
You can use the present perfect form of a verb to talk
so you can track your progress and topic New language The present perfect
appears here, along with
about something that has happened in the past and Vocabulary Household chores
easily locate any related audio.
has consequences in the present.
a brief introduction.
New skill Talking about the recent past
KEY LANGUAGE THE PRESENT PERFECT

Use the present perfect to describe something that has happened
in the past and which has a result in the present moment.
“Just” means that the action
has happened recently.
TIP
Form regular past Sample language New language points
participles in the same
way that you form the past are introduced in context. Colored
“Have” or “has” go The main verb goes in
simple, by adding “ed” after the subject in its past participle form. highlights make new constructions easy
to the base form the prefesent perfect.
of the verb. to spot, and annotations explain them.
FURTHER EXAMPLES THE PRESENT PERFECT Graphic guide Clear, simple visuals help
to explain the meaning of new language
forms and when to use them, and also
act as an aid to learning and recall.
Supporting audio This symbol

indicates that the model sentences
featured in the module are available
HOW TO FORM THE PRESENT PERFECT as audio recordings.
SUBJECT + “HAVE” / “HAS” “JUST” PAST PARTICIPLE OBJECT

Formation guide Visual guides
break down English grammar into its
simplest parts, showing you how to
To make the present perfect, use “have” or recreate even complex formations.
“has” with the past participle of the verb.
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Vocabulary
TRAVEL
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Vocabulary Throughout the book,

vocabulary modules list the most
common and useful English words
and phrases, with visual cues to help
you remember them.
Write-on lines You are

encouraged to write your own
translations of English words to
create your own reference pages.
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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.
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. CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT WORD
of spoken IN EACH SENTENCE
English.
Module number Every module

is identified with a unique Exercise instruction Every exercise
number, so you can easily locate is introduced with a brief instruction,
answers and related audio. telling you what you need to do.
FILL IN THE GAPS WITH LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND

READ THE ARTICLE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
“AM,” “IS,” OR “ARE” ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
Sample answer The first Space for writing You are

question of each exercise is encouraged to write your answers
answered for you, to help make in the book for future reference.
the task easy to understand.
Speaking exercise This symbol indicates

that you should say your answers out loud,
then compare them to model recordings
included in your audio files.
SAY THE SENTENCES OUT LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS

USING SUPERLATIVES
Supporting graphics Visual
cues are given to help you
understand the exercises.
SupportingUSE THE CHART
audio TO CREATE
This symbol shows10 CORRECT SENTENCES, THEN SAY THEM
OUT LOUD
that the answers to the exercise are
available as audio tracks. Listen to
them after completing the exercise.
Choose a Choose a Finish with a name, age,

subject. verb form. nationality, or job.
CHECKLIST
Listening exercise 13
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO, THEN NUMBER THE PICTURES
SuperlativeIN THE
adjectives Animals, facts, and places Talking about extremes
This symbol indicates ORDER THEY ARE DESCRIBED
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to answer the questions

in the exercise.
MATCH THE QUESTIONS REWRITE THE SENTENCES

10 TO THE SHORT ANSWERS AS QUESTIONS
Audio
English for Everyone features extensive supporting audio materials.
You are encouraged to use them as much as you can, to improve
your understanding of spoken English, and to make your own
accent and pronunciation more natural. Each file can be played,
paused, and repeated as often as you like, until you are confident
you understand what has been said.
LISTENING EXERCISES
This symbol indicates that you should
listen to an audio track in order to
answer the questions in the exercise.
FREE AUDIO
SUPPORTING AUDIO
This symbol indicates that extra audio website and app
material is available for you to listen www.dkefe.com
to after completing the module.
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO WRITE EACH SENTENCE
Track your progress

AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS IN ITS OTHER FORM
A radio presenter
describes the weather
across North America.
The course is designed to make it easy to monitor your progress,

Answers Find the
with regular summary and review modules. Answers are provided answers to every
for every exercise, so you can see how well you have understood exercise printed at
each teaching point. the back of the book.
A radio presenter
Checklists Every unit ends with a
checklist, where you can check off

the new skills you have learned.
CHECKLIST
Weather descriptions Temperature words Talking about the weather
REVIEW THE ENGLISH YOU HAVE LEARNED IN UNITS 11-13

Exercise numbers
NEW LANGUAGE SAMPLE SENTENCE UNIT
Match these numbers
SAYING YOU’RE NOT FEELING WELL Check boxes Use these boxes
to the unique identifier
Review modules At the end of a to mark the skills you feel
HEALTH PROBLEMS at the top-left corner
group of units, you will find a more comfortable with. Go back and
of each exercise.
detailed
CHECKLIST
TALKING ABOUT THE review
WEATHER module, summarizing review anything you feel you
the language
Weather descriptions you have learned.
Temperature words Talking about the weather need to practice further. Audio This symbol
GIVING THE TEMPERATURE
indicates that the
TEMPERATURE PHRASES
REVIEW THE ENGLISH YOU HAVE LEARNED IN UNITS 11-13 answers can also
NEW LANGUAGE SAMPLE SENTENCE UNIT be listened to.
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SAYING YOU’RE NOT FEELING WELL
HEALTH PROBLEMS
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TALKING ABOUT THE WEATHER
TEMPERATURE PHRASES
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Talking about yourself
When you want to tell someone about yourself, New language Using “to be”
or about people and things that relate to you, Vocabulary Names, jobs, and family
use the present simple form of “to be.” New skill Talking about yourself
KEY LANGUAGE “TO BE” STATEMENTS

Use the verb “to
be” to talk about
your name, age,
nationality, and job.
In conversational English, speakers often use

contractions. These are shortened versions of
pairs of words. “I am” can be shortened to “I’m.”
FURTHER EXAMPLES “TO BE” STATEMENTS
HOW TO FORM “TO BE” STATEMENTS

SUBJECT “TO BE” REST OF SENTENCE
“You” in English is the same

in the singular and plural.
These are pronouns. They are

the subjects of these sentences.
The verb changes with the subject.
12
CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT WORD IN EACH SENTENCE
FILL IN THE GAPS WITH LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND

“AM,” “IS,” OR “ARE” ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
USE THE CHART TO CREATE 10 CORRECT SENTENCES, THEN SAY THEM

OUT LOUD
Choose a Choose a Finish with a name, age,

subject. verb form. nationality, or job.
13
KEY LANGUAGE NEGATIVE “TO BE” STATEMENTS
To make a negative
statement, add
“not” after the verb.
FURTHER EXAMPLES NEGATIVE “TO BE” STATEMENTS

“Are not” is often “Is not” is often
contracted to “aren’t.” contracted to “isn’t.”
FILL IN THE GAPS TO WRITE EACH SENTENCE

MAKE NEGATIVE SENTENCES IN ITS NEGATIVE FORM
14
KEY LANGUAGE “TO BE” QUESTIONS
To ask a “to be” In a statement, the subject comes before the verb.
question, put
the verb before
the subject.
In a question, the verb moves The subject comes after the verb.
to the start of the sentence.
FURTHER EXAMPLES “TO BE” QUESTIONS
REWRITE THE SENTENCES SAY THESE QUESTIONS OUT LOUD,

AS QUESTIONS FILLING IN THE GAPS
CHECKLIST
Using “to be” Names, jobs, and family Talking about yourself
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Talking about routines
You can use present simple statements to describe New language The present simple
your daily routines, pastimes, and possessions. Vocabulary Routines and pastimes
Use “do” to form negatives and ask questions. New skill Talking about routines
KEY LANGUAGE THE PRESENT SIMPLE

To make the This is the base form of the verb “to eat.”
present simple,
use the base
form of the verb
(the infinitive
without “to”).
With “he,” “she,” and “it,”

add “s” to the base form.
FURTHER EXAMPLES THE PRESENT SIMPLE
Verbs ending “sh,” “ch,” “o,” “ss,” “x,” and The verb “have” is irregular.
“z” take “es” in the third person singular. Use “has” for “he,” “she,” and “it.”
HOW TO FORM THE PRESENT SIMPLE
SUBJECT VERB REST OF SENTENCE
With “he,” “she,” and “it,” add “s.”
16
FILL IN THE GAPS USING SAY THE SENTENCES OUT

THE WORDS IN THE PANEL LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS
17
KEY LANGUAGE THE PRESENT SIMPLE NEGATIVE
Use “do not” The main verb does not change.
before the main
verb to make the
negative. If the
subject is “he,”
“she,” or ”it,”
use “does not.”
FURTHER EXAMPLES THE PRESENT SIMPLE NEGATIVE You can contract “do
not” to “don’t” and
“does not” to “doesn’t.”
HOW TO FORM THE PRESENT SIMPLE NEGATIVE

SUBJECT “DO / DOES” + NOT VERB BASE FORM REST OF SENTENCE
FILL IN THE GAPS TO WRITE EACH SENTENCE THREE DIFFERENT WAYS
18
KEY LANGUAGE QUESTIONS WITH “DO” AND “DOES”
For most verbs other than “to be,” add “do”
or “does” to turn a statement into a question.
Use “do” in questions for Use “does” in questions The main verb is
“I,” “you,” “we,” and “they.” for “he,” “she,” and “it.” in its base form.
FURTHER EXAMPLES QUESTIONS WITH “DO” AND “DOES”
USE THE CHARTS TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES AND SAY THEM

OUT LOUD
CHECKLIST
The present simple Routines and pastimes Talking about routines
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Today I’m wearing…
You can use the present continuous to describe New language The present continuous
something that is happening now. It is often used Vocabulary Clothes and activities
to describe what people are wearing, using, or doing. New skill Talking about what’s happening now
KEY LANGUAGE THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Use the present This is the present simple.
It describes a regular action.
continuous form
to describe what is
happening right now.
This is the present continuous. It describes

what is happening right now.
HOW TO FORM THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Use “to be” plus the present participle (this is the “-ing”
form of the verb) to form the present continuous.
SUBJECT “TO BE” VERB + “-ING” REST OF SENTENCE
This is the present participle.

These follow the same spelling rules as gerunds.
FURTHER EXAMPLES THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Remember, you
can use contractions.
For verbs ending in “e” (such as For single-syllable words ending

“use”), take off the “e” and add “ing.” consonant-vowel-consonant, double
the final letter before adding “ing.”
20
CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT FILL IN THE GAPS TO COMPLETE
WORDS IN THE SENTENCES THE SENTENCES
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND MATCH THE PORTRAITS TO THE NAMES
21
KEY LANGUAGE THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS NEGATIVE
Make the negative of the present continuous by adding
“not” after “to be.” Don’t change the present participle.
You still use the present participle

Add “not” after “to be” to make the when you make the negative.
negative. You can use contractions, too.
HOW TO FORM THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS NEGATIVE
SUBJECT NEGATIVE + “TO BE” VERB + “-ING” REST OF SENTENCE
Use the present participle.
FURTHER EXAMPLES THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS NEGATIVE
CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT WORDS IN THE SENTENCES
22
FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE SAY POSITIVE AND
PRESENT CONTINUOUS NEGATIVE NEGATIVE SENTENCES BASED
ON THE IMAGES
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND

MARK THE CORRECT ACTIVITIES
CHECKLIST
The present continuous Clothes and activities Talking about what’s happening now
23
What’s happening?
You can use the present continuous New language Present continuous questions
to ask about things that are happening Vocabulary Activities and gadgets
now, at the time of speaking. New skill Asking about the present
KEY LANGUAGE PRESENT CONTINUOUS QUESTIONS

Use present continuous “He” is the subject.
questions to ask about
what is happening now.
This action is taking place now.
HOW TO FORM PRESENT CONTINUOUS QUESTIONS

To make a question
in the present QUESTION WORD “TO BE” SUBJECT VERB + “-ING”
continuous,
swap the subject
and “to be.” You
can also add
question words.
FURTHER EXAMPLES PRESENT CONTINUOUS QUESTIONS
24
VOCABULARY COMMON PRESENT CONTINUOUS VERBS
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND WRITE WHO’S DOING EACH ACTIVITY
MATCH THE QUESTIONS TO THE ANSWERS
25
VOCABULARY DIGITAL GADGETS
FILL IN THE GAPS USING LISTEN TO THE AUDIO,

THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
26
REWRITE THE QUESTIONS, CORRECTING THE ERRORS
LOOK AT THE PICTURES AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS,

SPEAKING OUT LOUD
CHECKLIST
Present continuous questions Activities and gadgets Asking about the present
27
Types of verbs
You can use most verbs in the continuous form New language Action and state verbs
to describe ongoing actions. Some verbs cannot Vocabulary Activities
be used in this way. These are called “state” verbs. New skill Using state verbs
KEY LANGUAGE ACTION AND STATE VERBS

Action verbs usually describe what people or things do. State verbs usually say how things are or how someone feels.
ACTION VERB STATE VERB
Action verbs can be used in State verbs are not usually

simple forms and continuous forms. used in the continuous form.
FURTHER EXAMPLES ACTION AND STATE VERBS
FIND EIGHT VERBS IN THE GRID AND WRITE THEM UNDER THE
CORRECT HEADING
ACTION VERBS: STATE VERBS:
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COMMON MISTAKES STATE VERBS
It is incorrect to use state verbs in the continuous form.
You can usually only use You can’t usually use state verbs
state verbs in the simple form. in the continuous form.
REWRITE THE SENTENCES, CORRECTING THE ERRORS
CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT WORDS IN THE SENTENCES
CHECKLIST
Action and state verbs Activities Using state verbs
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Vocabulary
FEELINGS AND MOODS
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How are you feeling?
Talking about your feelings is an important part New language “Feeling” and emotions
of everyday conversation. Use the present Vocabulary Adjectives of emotions
continuous to talk about how you’re feeling. New skill Talking about your feelings
TIP
KEY LANGUAGE TALKING ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS “Feel” is a state
verb that can
You can use the verb “to be” plus “feeling” be used in
to talk about your feelings. continuous
forms.
Use “how” as the

question word. You can use different
adjectives to describe
your feelings.
HOW TO FORM TALKING ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS
SUBJECT + “TO BE” “FEELING” FEELING ADJECTIVE
Use the verb “to be.” The adjective comes at

the end of the sentence.
FURTHER EXAMPLES TALKING ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS
32
MATCH THE FEELINGS FILL IN THE GAPS
TO THEIR OPPOSITES TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCES
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
33
ANOTHER WAY TO SAY IT TALKING ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS
You can also ask how
someone is, without
using “feeling.”
Ask the question
without using the You can show how happy
word “feeling.” you are by using an adverb
before the adjective.
HOW TO FORM TALKING ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS

SUBJECT + “TO BE” ADVERB FEELING ADJECTIVE
Use the subject Place these adverbs before the adjective

and the verb “to be.” to emphasize the strength of your feeling.
FURTHER EXAMPLES TALKING ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS
REWRITE THE SENTENCES, ADDING ADVERBS
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FILL IN THE GAPS USING THE WORDS IN THE PANEL
CHECKLIST
“Feeling” and emotions Adjectives of emotions Talking about your feelings
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Vocabulary
TRANSPORTATION
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Routines and exceptions
Use the present simple to describe routines, New language Exceptions
and the present continuous to say what you are Vocabulary Time markers
doing now. These tenses are often used together. New skill Contrasting routines and exceptions
KEY LANGUAGE CONTRASTING ROUTINES AND EXCEPTIONS

You can contrast a routine action with
an exception to that routine by using “but.”
The present simple describes This is a time marker.

something you do regularly.
Adverbs of frequency help Use “but” to The present continuous

to show the present simple contrast the actions. describes something
action is a routine. you are doing now.
HOW TO FORM CONTRASTING ROUTINES AND EXCEPTIONS
SUBJECT ADVERB OF FREQUENCY VERB “BUT” TIME MARKER PRESENT CONTINUOUS
FURTHER EXAMPLES CONTRASTING ROUTINES AND EXCEPTIONS
You can put the

exception first.
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FILL IN THE GAPS BY PUTTING THE VERBS IN THE CORRECT TENSES
VOCABULARY TIME MARKERS
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READ THE MESSAGES AND FILL THE
GAPS USING THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND MARK WHICH ACTIVITIES ARE EXCEPTIONS
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SAY THE SENTENCES OUT LOUD, PUTTING THE VERBS IN THE
CORRECT TENSES
CHECKLIST
Exceptions Time markers Contrasting routines and exceptions
REVIEW THE ENGLISH YOU HAVE LEARNED IN UNITS 01–09

TALKING ABOUT YOURSELF

AND YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS
PRESENT CONTINUOUS QUESTIONS
ACTION AND STATE VERBS
TALKING ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS
ROUTINES AND EXCEPTIONS
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Vocabulary
THE BODY
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What’s the matter?
There are many different ways to say you’re sick. You often New language Health complaints
use the negative, “not well,” to talk about general illness, Vocabulary Body parts and pain phrases
and “hurts,” “ache,” or “pain” for specific problems. New skill Saying what’s wrong
KEY LANGUAGE SAYING YOU’RE NOT FEELING WELL

To say what’s wrong, use the verb
“to be” with “well,” “sick,” or “ill.” You
can also use “to be” with “feeling” and
an adverb to show the problem
continues and to explain how bad it is.
Use verb “to be” with present continuous
Negative form. to say the problem is ongoing.
In UK English, “I’m feeling

Use “don’t” and “doesn’t” with sick” or “I feel sick” mean
the base form of “to feel.” you might vomit.
“Ill” is more often used in UK English.

“Sick” is more common in US English.
REWRITE THE SENTENCES CORRECTING THE ERRORS
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KEY LANGUAGE HEALTH PROBLEMS
Use “in” with “pain”
Use “have” and “has” Use “have” with “broken.” to say where it hurts.
with “ache,” “pain,”
and “broken” to say
what’s wrong. You can
also say which part
of the body “hurts.” Headache is
one word.
Use a part of the
body with “hurts” to
say where the pain is.
FURTHER EXAMPLES HEALTH PROBLEMS You can use “got” in UK

English to say what is wrong.
FILL IN THE GAPS USING MARK THE SENTENCES

THE WORDS IN THE PANEL THAT ARE CORRECT
CHECKLIST
Health complaints Body parts and pain phrases Saying what’s wrong
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Vocabulary
WEATHER
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WEATHER ADJECTIVES
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What’s the weather like?
There are many ways to talk about the weather. New language Weather descriptions
Use the verb “to be” with weather words and phrases Vocabulary Temperature words
to describe the temperature and conditions. New skill Talking about the weather
KEY LANGUAGE TALKING ABOUT THE WEATHER “Like” is a preposition here, not
To ask about the a verb as it is in “I like music.”
weather, say: “What’s

the weather like?” To
answer, use the verb
“to be” with the correct
weather word or phrase.
Use “a lot of ” with a noun to

show the amount of cloud.
FURTHER EXAMPLES TALKING ABOUT THE WEATHER
Use the present continuous to say what

is happening with the weather now.
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MATCH THE PICTURES TO THE CORRECT SENTENCES
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KEY LANGUAGE THE TEMPERATURE READ THE CLUES AND WRITE
THE ANSWERS IN THE CORRECT
Temperature can be given in “Fahrenheit (°F)” or PLACES ON THE GRID
“Celsius (°C).” In spoken English, use the verb “to be” with
a temperature phrase to talk about how hot or cold it is.
TIP
You mostly hear
“Fahrenheit (°F)”
in US English, and
“Celsius (°C)” in
UK English.
In spoken English,
“boiling” means
“very hot.”
ACROSS
DOWN
In spoken English,
“freezing” means
“very cold.”
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A radio presenter
CHECKLIST
Weather descriptions Temperature words Talking about the weather

SAYING YOU’RE NOT FEELING WELL
HEALTH PROBLEMS
TALKING ABOUT THE WEATHER
TEMPERATURE PHRASES
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Vocabulary
TRAVEL
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Making comparisons
A comparative adjective is used to describe the New language Comparative adjectives
difference between two nouns. Use it before the Vocabulary Travel and countries
word “than” to compare people, places, or things. New skill Comparing things
KEY LANGUAGE COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES

For most adjectives
with one or two
syllables, add “er”
to make the
comparative.
Add “er” to make Use “than” after the

the comparative. comparative adjective.
FURTHER EXAMPLES COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
KEY LANGUAGE FORMING COMPARATIVES

There are special rules for adjectives ending
in “e,” “y,” and with a single consonant.
Add “er” to most If the adjective For some For single-syllable adjectives
adjectives of one or ends in “e,” adjectives ending ending consonant-vowel-consonant,
two syllables. just add “r.” in “y,” take off the double the final letter and add “er.”
“y” and add “ier.”
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TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCES
FIND NINE COMPARATIVES IN THE GRID AND WRITE THEM

NEXT TO THE CORRECT ADJECTIVE
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KEY LANGUAGE COMPARATIVES WITH LONG ADJECTIVES
For some
two-syllable
adjectives and
those of three The adjective “beautiful” has three
syllables, so you say “more beautiful than.”
syllables or more,
use “more” and
“than” to make
the comparative.
Use “more” before Use “than” after
the adjective. the adjective.
HOW TO FORM COMPARATIVES WITH LONG ADJECTIVES

SUBJECT + VERB “MORE” ADJECTIVE “THAN” REST OF SENTENCE
FURTHER EXAMPLES COMPARATIVES WITH LONG ADJECTIVES
FILL IN THE GAPS USING THE CORRECT COMPARATIVES
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FILL IN THE GAPS BY PUTTING THE ADJECTIVES INTO
THEIR COMPARATIVE FORMS
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS WORDS IN EACH SENTENCE
Selma and Joe are deciding
where to go on vacation.
CHECKLIST
Comparative adjectives Travel and countries Comparing things
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Talking about extremes
Use superlative adjectives to talk about extremes, New language Superlative adjectives
such as “the biggest” or “the smallest.” For long Vocabulary Animals, facts, and places
adjectives, use “the most” to make the superlative. New skill Talking about extremes
KEY LANGUAGE SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES

For most adjectives with
one or two syllables, The comparative describes the
difference between two things.
add “est” to make
the superlative.
Always use the definite article The superlative describes which

(“the”) before the superlative. thing is the most extreme.
Annapurna K2 Everest
FURTHER EXAMPLES SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES
HOW TO FORM SENTENCES WITH SUPERLATIVES
SUBJECT + VERB “THE” + SUPERLATIVE REST OF SENTENCE
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KEY LANGUAGE FORMING SUPERLATIVES
There are special
rules for adjectives
ending in “e” or “y,”
and for some that
end with a single
consonant.
Add “est” to most If the adjective For some adjectives For single-syllable adjectives
adjectives of one or ends in “e,” you ending in “y,” take off ending consonant-vowel-
two syllables. just add “st.” the “y” and add “iest.” consonant, double the
final letter and add “est.”
Friends Joel, Sarah, and

Ben talk about the things
they’ve bought.
FILL IN THE GAPS BY PUTTING THE ADJECTIVES IN THE CORRECT FORM
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KEY LANGUAGE SUPERLATIVES WITH LONG ADJECTIVES
For some two-syllable adjectives and for adjectives of three syllables or more,
use “the most” before the adjective. The form of the adjective doesn’t change.
Use “the most” with the adjective. The adjective stays the same.
HOW TO FORM SUPERLATIVES WITH LONG ADJECTIVES
SUBJECT + VERB “THE” + SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVE REST OF SENTENCE
FURTHER EXAMPLES SUPERLATIVES WITH LONG ADJECTIVES
MATCH THE BEGINNINGS OF THE SENTENCES TO THE CORRECT ENDINGS
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USING SUPERLATIVES
CHECKLIST
Superlative adjectives Animals, facts, and places Talking about extremes
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Vocabulary
GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES
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Making choices
“Which,” “what,” “and,” and “or” are all useful words to New language “Which” and “what”
add to questions. You can use them to show whether Vocabulary Geographical words
a question is general or about specific options. New skill Asking multiple-choice questions
KEY LANGUAGE “AND / OR” Use “or” if there is a choice.

Use “and” to ask
about more than
one thing, and
“or” for choices
and alternatives.
Use “and” to join two

things in one question.
FURTHER EXAMPLES “AND / OR”
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KEY LANGUAGE “WHICH / WHAT”
You use “which” when There are no choices in the question.
there are two or more
possibilities in the
question. Use “what”
The question includes
when the question a choice of possible answers.
is more general.
FURTHER EXAMPLES “WHICH / WHAT”
FILL IN THE GAPS USING “WHICH” OR “WHAT”
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KEY LANGUAGE IRREGULAR COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES
Some common adjectives have irregular
comparatives and superlatives.
ADJECTIVE COMPARATIVE SUPERLATIVE
TIP
In US English,
“further” and “furthest”
are used to describe
figurative (not physical)
distances.
FURTHER EXAMPLES IRREGULAR COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES
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READ THE ARTICLE AND
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
Rita Adams answers questions

on a TV game show.
CHECKLIST
“Which” and “what” Geographical words Asking multiple-choice questions
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Using large numbers
You usually write numbers larger than 100 in figures. New language Large numbers
To say them, add “and” in front of the number signified Vocabulary Thousands and millions
by the last two digits, such as “one hundred and ten.” New skill Talking about large amounts
KEY LANGUAGE LARGE NUMBERS

You can say
“one hundred”
or “a hundred.”
Both are correct.
Don’t add “s” Use commas to
to “hundred,” separate long
“thousand,” rows of figures.
or “million.”
No “s” at the end.
FURTHER EXAMPLES LARGE NUMBERS

“And” goes before “seventy-six.”
Add “and”
before the last
two numbers
to say numbers
higher than
one hundred.
Use commas to separate millions, thousands, and hundreds.
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND MARK THE NUMBERS YOU HEAR
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SAY THE NUMBERS OUT LOUD
CHECKLIST
Large numbers Thousands and millions Talking about large amounts

COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES
“AND” AND “OR”
“WHICH” AND “WHAT”
LARGE NUMBERS
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Vocabulary
THE CALENDAR
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SEASONS ORDINAL NUMBERS
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Talking about dates
There are two different ways of writing and saying dates. New language Dates, “was born,” “ago”
You use numbers along with the month to define the Vocabulary Numbers, months, and years
date you’re talking about. New skill Talking about dates
KEY LANGUAGE WRITING AND SAYING DATES The number comes

In the US, people often after the month.
describe dates by writing
cardinal numbers and
saying ordinal numbers.
ANOTHER WAY TO SAY IT WRITING AND SAYING DATES

In some other
places, such as
the UK, people use
ordinal numbers to
write and say dates.
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO, THEN NUMBER THE DATES IN THE ORDER

THEY ARE DISCUSSED
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KEY LANGUAGE USING “WAS BORN” You say most dates by
grouping the date into
Use “was born” pairs of numbers, such
to talk about as “nineteen” and
“seventy-five.”
someone’s date
or year of birth.
You can say “two thousand and fifteen” or “twenty fifteen.”
KEY LANGUAGE USING “AGO”

You use “ago” to
say how many
years before now
something happened.
“Ago” means “before now.”
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND NOTE THE YEAR OF EACH EVENT
USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES

AND SAY THEM OUT LOUD
CHECKLIST
Dates, “was born,” “ago” Numbers, months, and years Talking about dates
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Talking about the past
The past simple describes events that happened New language The past simple of “to be”
at a definite time in the past, or the state of Vocabulary Jobs, town, and life events
things at a particular point in time. New skill Talking about past states
KEY LANGUAGE THE PAST SIMPLE OF “TO BE”

Any action that
happened and was This is the present simple.
completed in the
past can be
described in the past
simple. The past
simple of “to be”
is “was” or “were.” This is the This is a definite
past simple. time in the past.
HOW TO FORM THE PAST SIMPLE OF “TO BE”

The past simple
SUBJECT “TO BE” REST OF SENTENCE
of “to be” changes
with the subject.
FURTHER EXAMPLES THE PAST SIMPLE OF “TO BE”
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READ THE EMAIL AND LISTEN TO THE AUDIO

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS AND MATCH THE EVENTS TO
THE YEARS
Chat Radio give the answers to
their “That Was The Day” quiz.
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KEY LANGUAGE “WAS” / “WERE” NEGATIVES
As in the present Add “not” after “was” or “were.”
simple, use “not”
to form negative
statements in
the past simple.
You can contract these

negatives to their short forms.
KEY LANGUAGE “WAS” / “WERE” QUESTIONS

To ask questions
about the past
using the verb
“to be,” swap
the subject
and verb.
Swap the subject

and “to be.”
FURTHER EXAMPLES “WAS” / “WERE” NEGATIVES AND QUESTIONS
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WRITE QUESTIONS LISTEN TO THE AUDIO
BASED ON THE STATEMENTS AND MARK WHAT EACH BUILDING
WAS USED FOR IN THE PAST
A tour guide is talking about
the history of some old buildings.
USE THE CHART TO CREATE 15 CORRECT SENTENCES AND SAY THEM

OUT LOUD
Start with a Choose the Choose a noun. Finish with

pronoun. correct form a time.
of the verb.
CHECKLIST
The past simple of “to be” Jobs, town, and life events Talking about past states
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Past events
Some verbs are regular in the past simple. You can New language Regular verbs in the past simple
use a lot of them to talk about the past week, the last Vocabulary Pastimes and life events
year, or your life. Their past simple forms ends in “-ed.” New skill Talking about your past
KEY LANGUAGE REGULAR VERBS IN THE PAST SIMPLE

The past simple describes The verb ends in "-ed.”
events that happened
in the past. The past
simple forms of regular
verbs end in “-ed.” The
negative uses “did not”
plus the base form.
HOW TO FORM REGULAR VERBS IN THE PAST SIMPLE

The past forms of most Use the same form
for all subjects.
verbs do not change with
the subject. Use the past SUBJECT PAST VERB OBJECT
simple of “do” plus
the base verb to form
negative statements.
NEGATIVE + VERB
The past form of “do not” Use the base form

is “did not” or “didn’t.” of the main verb.
FURTHER EXAMPLES REGULAR VERBS IN THE PAST SIMPLE

Questions are formed using
“did” + subject + the base form of the verb.
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FILL IN THE GAPS BY PUTTING THE VERBS IN THE PAST SIMPLE
KEY LANGUAGE SPELLING RULES FOR THE PAST SIMPLE

Last letters are
The past simple A single syllable word ending a consonant
of all regular verbs consonant-vowel-consonant. Last letter is “e.” and a “y.”
ends in “-ed,”
but for some
verbs, there are
some spelling
changes, too.
For many regular Double the last Just add a “-d.” Remove the
verbs, add “-ed.” consonant and “y” and add
add “-ed.” “-ied” instead.
FURTHER EXAMPLES SPELLING RULES FOR THE PAST SIMPLE
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LOOK AT JOYCE’S DIARY FROM LAST WEEK AND FILL IN THE GAPS
TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCES
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND MATCH THE EVENTS TO THE YEARS
Arno describes his life so far.

He mentions important events and
the years in which they happened.
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KEY LANGUAGE USING “WHEN” WITH THE PAST SIMPLE
To say when in This is the past simple action.
someone’s life
something happened,
you can either use “in”
with the year, or “when”
with the person’s age. This describes when
in the past it happened.
REWRITE THE SENTENCES ADDING “WHEN” CLAUSES
LOOK AT LEONA’S LIFE EVENTS, THEN DESCRIBE EACH ONE OUT LOUD
CHECKLIST
Regular verbs in the past simple Pastimes and life events Talking about your past
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Past abilities
In the past simple, “can” becomes “could.” New language Using “could” in the past simple
You often use it to talk about things you Vocabulary Abilities and pastimes
“could” do in the past, but can’t do now. New skill Talking about past abilities
KEY LANGUAGE “COULD” FOR PAST ABILITIES

Use “could” to talk about an ability you once had. You can
use “when” plus a time setting to say when you had the ability.
Set the time frame with a phrase
about an age, day, or year.
You can use the present The statement can be positive using “could” or
simple for contrast. negative using “couldn’t.” It doesn’t change with
the subject.
FURTHER EXAMPLES “COULD” FOR PAST ABILITIES
HOW TO FORM “COULD” FOR PAST ABILITIES
“WHEN” TIME SETTING “COULD” ABILITY
Begin with This phrase sets the The statement can be Use the base form of the
“when.” time in the past when positive or negative. verb for the past ability.
the action was possible.
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REWRITE THESE SENTENCES IN THE PAST SIMPLE USING “COULD”
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND MARK THE CORRECT ANSWERS

Start with a Choose Choose a positive or Finish with

“when” phrase. an age. negative statement. an ability.
CHECKLIST
Using “could” in the past simple Abilities and pastimes Talking about past abilities
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Vocabulary
ENTERTAINMENT
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Irregular past verbs
KEY LANGUAGE IRREGULAR VERBS IN THE PAST SIMPLE
“Go” is the present simple.
“Went” is the past simple of “go.” To make the negative,

use “didn’t” with the base form.
HOW TO FORM IRREGULAR VERBS IN THE PAST SIMPLE

Verbs in the This is the past simple of “go.”
past simple do
SUBJECT VERB
not change with
the subject.
SUBJECT NEGATIVE VERB
Use “did not” or “didn’t” Use the base form of the

to make the negative. main verb in the negative.
FURTHER EXAMPLES IRREGULAR VERBS IN THE PAST SIMPLE
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MATCH THE PAST SIMPLE FORMS OF THE VERBS TO THEIR BASE FORMS
READ THE ARTICLE AND NUMBER THE PICTURES IN THE ORDER THEY
ARE DESCRIBED
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FILL IN THE GAPS IN THIS JOURNAL USING THE WORDS IN THE PANEL
VOCABULARY SEQUENCE WORDS

You use certain words and phrases to help
someone understand where you are in the story.
FURTHER EXAMPLES SEQUENCE WORDS
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REWRITE THE SENTENCES PUTTING THE SEQUENCE WORDS IN THE
CORRECT PLACES
FILL IN THE GAPS USING SEQUENCE WORDS, THEN SAY THE STORY
OUT LOUD
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KEY LANGUAGE IRREGULAR VERBS, QUESTIONS IN THE PAST SIMPLE
Use the past simple of “do” plus
the base verb form to ask a question.
In the statement the main
verb is in the past simple.
“Did” is in the The main verb

past simple of “do.” is in its base form.
FURTHER EXAMPLES IRREGULAR VERBS, QUESTIONS IN THE PAST SIMPLE
MATCH THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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FILL IN THE GAPS TO WRITE QUESTIONS BASED ON THE SENTENCES
Daniella and Marcus are talking

about their friend’s birthday party.
CHECKLIST
Irregular verbs in the past simple Sequence words Describing the past
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Vocabulary
TOOLS
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KITCHEN IMPLEMENTS
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Telling a story
You can use “about” to describe the subject matter New language “About,” opinions
of movies, shows, and stories. Use adjectives to make Vocabulary Opinions
a description more specific. New skill Describing media and culture
KEY LANGUAGE USING “ABOUT” TO DESCRIBE MEDIA AND CULTURE

Use “about” to
give more
information
about a movie,
play, show,
story, or book.
This introduces what the This is the additional

subject matter of the story is. information on the story.
FURTHER EXAMPLES USING “ABOUT” TO DESCRIBE MEDIA AND CULTURE
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND NUMBER THE MOVIES IN THE ORDER

THEY ARE DESCRIBED
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KEY LANGUAGE DESCRIBING YOUR OPINIONS
You can use verbs Use a positive verb… …with a positive adjective.
in the past simple
to give your
opinions. Use
“because” plus
adjectives to give
your reasons.
Use a negative verb… …with a negative adjective.
Two friends discuss

the play they’ve
just seen.
USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES AND SAY THEM

OUT LOUD
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READ THE REVIEW AND
REWRITE THESE SENTENCES USING NEGATIVE WORDS
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READ THE CLUES AND WRITE THE ANSWERS IN THE GRID
CHECKLIST
“About,” opinions Opinions Describing media and culture

WRITING AND SAYING DATES
“TO BE” STATEMENTS AND

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PAST
REGULAR VERBS IN THE PAST SIMPLE
USING “COULD” FOR PAST ABILITIES
IRREGULAR VERBS IN THE PAST SIMPLE
GIVING OPINIONS ABOUT CULTURE
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Asking about the past
You can make questions in the past simple using New language Past simple questions
“did.” This is useful for asking about past events, Vocabulary Travel and activities
such as travel and vacations. New skill Talking about vacations
KEY LANGUAGE “YES / NO” QUESTIONS IN THE PAST SIMPLE

Use the auxiliary
“Did” goes before the subject.
verb “did” to make
questions in the past
simple that have
“yes/no” answers.
The verb after “did”

goes in its base form.
Use “did” or “didn’t”
for short answers.
FURTHER EXAMPLES “YES / NO” QUESTIONS IN THE PAST SIMPLE
“Did” doesn’t
change with
the subject.
HOW TO FORM “YES / NO” QUESTIONS IN THE PAST SIMPLE

“DID” SUBJECT VERB OBJECT
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LISTEN TO THE AUDIO, THEN NUMBER THE PICTURES IN THE
ORDER THEY ARE DESCRIBED
Bea talks about her vacation in India.
MATCH THE QUESTIONS REWRITE THE SENTENCES

TO THE SHORT ANSWERS AS QUESTIONS
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KEY LANGUAGE QUESTION WORDS WITH THE PAST SIMPLE
The question word
The question word goes at the beginning.
goes at the beginning
of the question,
followed by “did”
and the subject.
The verb after “did”

goes in its base form.
FURTHER EXAMPLES QUESTION WORDS WITH THE PAST SIMPLE
MATCH THE QUESTIONS WITH THE CORRECT ANSWERS
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READ THE EMAIL AND
SAY THE QUESTIONS OUT LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS
CHECKLIST
Past simple questions Travel and activities Talking about vacations
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Applying for a job
If you want to find a job, you need to understand New language Interview responses
the English words and phrases used in advertisements Vocabulary Job words and phrases
and on recruitment websites. New skill Dealing with job applications
VOCABULARY APPLYING FOR A JOB
READ THE JOB ADVERTISEMENTS AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
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VOCABULARY WORDS IN YOUR RÉSUMÉ
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO, THEN NUMBER THE QUESTIONS IN THE

ORDER THAT YOU HEAR THEM
Tom Willis is being
interviewed for a job.
CHECKLIST
Interview responses Job words and phrases Dealing with job applications
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Types of questions
There are two kinds of question: subject questions New language Subject and object questions
and object questions. You form them in different ways Vocabulary Workplace words
in order to ask about different things. New skill Asking different kinds of question
KEY LANGUAGE OBJECT QUESTIONS

Use object questions to ask who received an action, not
who did the action. They are called object questions
because the question word is the object of the main verb.
Object Subject
Use the auxiliary “did” as

with normal questions.
The answer is the
object of the question.
FURTHER EXAMPLES OBJECT QUESTIONS
HOW TO FORM OBJECT QUESTIONS

OBJECT AUXILIARY SUBJECT VERB
Different question The auxiliary tells you whether the question

words can be used here. is talking about the past or the present.
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VOCABULARY IN THE WORKPLACE
LISTEN AND MARK WRITE OBJECT QUESTIONS

AS TRUE OR FALSE TO MATCH THE STATEMENTS
Gemma and Arjun are talking
about where they work.
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KEY LANGUAGE SUBJECT QUESTIONS
Use subject questions to ask who Subject Object
did the action. They are called subject
questions because the question word
is the subject of the main verb.
SUBJECT QUESTION OBJECT QUESTION
Question doesn’t use “did.” Question uses “did.”
FURTHER EXAMPLES SUBJECT AND OBJECT QUESTIONS
SUBJECT QUESTION OBJECT QUESTION
HOW TO FORM SUBJECT QUESTIONS

“Who” is the most
common pronoun SUBJECT VERB OBJECT
used in subject
questions, but you
might hear others.
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PUT THE WORDS IN THE MARK THE CORRECT
CORRECT ORDER VERSION OF THE QUESTION
WRITE QUESTIONS TO MATCH THE STATEMENTS
CHECKLIST
Subject and object questions Workplace words Asking different kinds of question
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Someone, anyone, everyone
Use indefinite pronouns, such as “anyone,” “someone,” New language Indefinite pronouns
and “everyone,” to refer to a person or a group of people Vocabulary Office words
without explaining who they are. New skill Talking about people in general
KEY LANGUAGE “ANYONE / SOMEONE”

Use “someone” or You can also use “anybody.”
Both words mean: any person.
“somebody” to refer
to a person in a
positive statement,
and “anyone” or
“anybody” for a
question or a
negative statement.
You can also use “somebody.”
Both words mean: a person.
FURTHER EXAMPLES “ANYONE / SOMEONE”
The statement is negative,

so use “anybody/anyone.”
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KEY LANGUAGE “EVERYONE / NO ONE” “No one” is written as two words.
Use “everyone” or
“everybody” to refer
to the whole group
in a statement or
question. “No one”
or “nobody” means
none of the group.
Use the singular form of the verb

after “everyone” and “everybody.”
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT

WORD IN EACH SENTENCE

CHECKLIST
Indefinite pronouns Office words Talking about people in general
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Making conversation
Short questions are a way of showing interest when New language Short questions
you are talking with someone. Use them to keep the Vocabulary Question words
conversation going. New skill Asking short questions
KEY LANGUAGE SHORT QUESTIONS

For many verbs, use
You already know the auxiliary verb “do”
the answers to to form the question.
short questions.
Use them to invite
the person speaking
to say more.
With the verb “to be,” invert the word order in

the statement to make the short question.
FURTHER EXAMPLES SHORT QUESTIONS
ANOTHER WAY TO SAY IT SHORT QUESTIONS

In US English, short questions
are sometimes not inverted.
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MATCH THE STATEMENTS TO COMPLETE THE SHORT
THE SHORT QUESTIONS QUESTIONS, SPEAKING OUT LOUD
CHECKLIST
Short questions Question words Asking short questions

QUESTIONS IN THE PAST SIMPLE
SUBJECT AND OBJECT QUESTIONS
“SOMEONE” AND “ANYONE”
“EVERYONE” AND “NO ONE”
SHORT QUESTIONS
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Vocabulary
GOING OUT
112
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Future arrangements
You can use the present continuous to talk about New language Future with present continuous
things that are happening now. You can also use it Vocabulary Excuses
to talk about arrangements for the future. New skill Talking about future arrangements
KEY LANGUAGE PRESENT CONTINUOUS WITH FUTURE EVENTS

Use time phrases “At the moment” Present continuous refers to
to show whether a refers to the present. Dave’s present activity.
verb in the present
continuous refers
to the present
or the future.
Time clause “tomorrow” Present continuous
refers to the future. refers to a future event
that is planned.
FURTHER EXAMPLES PRESENT CONTINUOUS WITH FUTURE EVENTS
You can use the time word or phrase

at the start or end of a clause.
KEY LANGUAGE “ON / IN” WITH DAYS, MONTHS, AND DATES

Use the preposition “on” in front of days of the week
and specific dates. Use “in” with months and years.
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FILL IN THE GAPS BY PUTTING THE VERBS IN THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO, THEN NUMBER THE PICTURES

IN THE ORDER YOU HEAR THEM
115
KEY LANGUAGE MAKING EXCUSES
Sometimes you need
to say why you can’t do
something. To be polite,
use an expression like
“Sorry, I can’t” before
saying what your To be polite, Use the present continuous to say
apologize first. what you are doing instead.
other plans are.
FURTHER EXAMPLES MAKING EXCUSES
REWRITE THE SENTENCES, PUTTING THE WORDS IN THE CORRECT ORDER
116
ANSWER EACH INVITATION OUT LOUD, USING AN EXCUSE FROM
THE DIARY
CHECKLIST
Future with present continuous Excuses Talking about future arrangements
117
Plans and intentions
You can use “going to” to talk about what you want to do New language Future tense
in the future. Use it also to talk about specific plans, such Vocabulary Time words and phrases
as when and where you’re going to do something. New skill Talking about your plans
KEY LANGUAGE “GOING TO” FOR FUTURE PLANS

Use the verb “to be”
with “going to” to say Base form of verb.
what you plan to do.
“Going to” doesn’t change Use a time word or time phrase

with the subject. to say when you will cook dinner.
FURTHER EXAMPLES “GOING TO” FOR FUTURE PLANS
Add “not” after the verb “to be” to make the negative.
HOW TO FORM “GOING TO” FOR FUTURE PLANS
SUBJECT “TO BE” “GOING TO” BASE FORM OF VERB REST OF SENTENCE
118
FILL IN THE GAPS PUTTING THE VERBS IN THE FUTURE WITH “GOING TO”
119
KEY LANGUAGE “BY” WITH TIME WORDS AND PHRASES
“By” followed by “Going to” follows the verb “to be.”
a noun or time
phrase means
something will
happen at some
point before
that time.
NOW JUNE
FURTHER EXAMPLES “BY” WITH TIME WORDS AND PHRASES

You are going to write to the person
between now and next weekend.
You are going to get fit by the

same date the following year.
READ JACK’S RESOLUTIONS, THEN WRITE ABOUT THEM

USING “GOING TO”
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REWRITE THE SENTENCES, PUTTING THE WORDS IN THE CORRECT ORDER
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO, THEN MATCH EACH PERSON TO THE CORRECT

ACTIVITY AND TIME PHRASE
CHECKLIST
Future tense Time words and phrases Talking about your plans
121
What’s going to happen
Use the future with “going to” to make a prediction New language The future with “going to”
about the future when there is evidence in the present Vocabulary Prediction verbs
moment to back up that prediction. New skill Predicting future events
KEY LANGUAGE “GOING TO” FOR FUTURE EVENTS

This form of the future is formed using
Use “going to” to
“to be” + “going to” + the base form of the verb. give your prediction.
Evidence in the present moment means

that you can make a prediction.
FURTHER EXAMPLES “GOING TO” FOR FUTURE EVENTS
122
FILL IN THE GAPS PUTTING THE VERBS IN THE FUTURE WITH “GOING TO”
123
READ THE SCHOOL REPORT, THEN FILL IN THE GAPS USING
“GOING TO” OR “NOT GOING TO”
READ THE CLUES AND WRITE THE ANSWERS IN THE CORRECT

PLACES ON THE GRID
124
LOOK AT THE PICTURES, THEN FILL IN THE GAPS USING THE WORDS
IN THE PANEL, SPEAKING OUT LOUD

CHECKLIST
Future tense with “going to” Prediction verbs Predicting future events
125
Vocabulary
ANIMALS
126
127
Making predictions
You can use the verb “will” to talk about future events New language The future with “will”
in English. This form of the future tense has a slightly Vocabulary Prediction words
different meaning from futures using “going to.” New skill Saying what you think will happen
KEY LANGUAGE THE FUTURE WITH “WILL”

Use “will” to say what
you think will happen
in the future when you
don’t have firm evidence
You think the other people will love the
for your prediction. movie, but you don’t have firm evidence.
FURTHER EXAMPLES THE FUTURE WITH “WILL”
You can also say “he’ll not,”

In negative sentences, “not” goes between but “won’t” is more
“will” and the base form of the verb. common in US English.
In spoken English, you normally

use the contracted form of “will.”
HOW TO FORM THE FUTURE WITH “WILL”

“Will” is a modal
SUBJECT “WILL” BASE FORM OF VERB REST OF SENTENCE
verb, so its form
doesn’t change
with the subject.
128
FILL IN THE GAPS USING THE FUTURE WITH “WILL” OR “WILL NOT”
READ THE NOTE AND REWRITE THE HIGHLIGHTED PHRASES USING

PRONOUNS AND CONTRACTED “WILL” WITH FUTURE VERBS
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND MATCH THE QUESTIONS TO THE

CORRECT ANSWERS
129
KEY LANGUAGE “THINK” WITH “WILL”
If you’re not sure about You’re not “That” is not essential to the
something, you can certain. sentence, and it’s often left out.
begin a sentence with
“I think.” This shows you
are giving your opinion.
HOW TO FORM “THINK” WITH “WILL”

SUBJECT “THINK” “THAT” SUBJECT + “WILL” VERB REST OF SENTENCE
“That” is often left out.
FURTHER EXAMPLES SENTENCES WITH “THINK” AND “WILL”
To make the sentence negative, add

“do not” or “don’t” before “think.”
MATCH THE SENTENCES TO THE CORRECT PREDICTIONS
130
KEY LANGUAGE “GOING TO” AND “WILL”
Use “going to” when You are predicting this, but you
don’t have firm evidence.
you have evidence for
a prediction. Use “will”
when a prediction
is an opinion
without evidence.
You are predicting this

based on firm evidence.
LOOK AT THE PICTURES, THEN SAY THE SENTENCES OUT LOUD, FILLING
IN THE GAPS USING THE PHRASES IN THE PANEL
CHECKLIST
The future with “will” Prediction words Saying what you think will happen
131
Making quick decisions
You can use “will” to talk about the future in two ways: New language Quick decisions with “will”
when you make a prediction without evidence, and Vocabulary Decision words
when you make a quick decision to do something. New skill Talking about future actions
KEY LANGUAGE QUICK DECISIONS WITH “WILL”

If you suddenly decide
to do something while
you’re speaking, use
“will” to say what
you’re going to do.
“Will” shows you have

just made the decision.
FURTHER EXAMPLES QUICK DECISIONS WITH “WILL”

Contracted form of “will not.”
KEY LANGUAGE “SO / IN THAT CASE”

Use “so” or the
expression “in SITUATION DECISION
that case” to link
a situation and
the decision you
make as a result
of that situation.
SITUATION DECISION
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MATCH THE BEGINNINGS OF THE SENTENCES TO THE CORRECT ENDINGS
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO, THEN FILL IN THE GAPS USING THE

NUMBER THE PICTURES IN THE WORDS IN THE PANEL
ORDER THEY ARE DESCRIBED
133
KEY LANGUAGE “THINK” WITH “WILL”
You can use “think”
with “will” to show
that your decision
is something you You are deciding now.
are considering. You’re not completely sure.
FURTHER EXAMPLES “THINK” WITH “WILL”
READ THE TEXT MESSAGES

AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
134
SAY THE SENTENCES OUT LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS USING
THE PHRASES IN THE PANEL
CHECKLIST
Quick decisions with “will” Decision words Talking about future actions

FUTURE TENSE WITH PRESENT

CONTINUOUS
“GOING TO” FOR FUTURE PLANS
FUTURE TENSE WITH “GOING TO”
FUTURE TENSE WITH “WILL”
QUICK DECISIONS WITH “WILL”
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Future possibilities
Use “might” to show you’re not sure if you’ll New language Using “might”
do something. It’s a possibility and you don’t Vocabulary Activities, food, and pastimes
want to say that you “will” or you “won’t.” New skill Talking about future possibilities
KEY LANGUAGE “MIGHT” WITH FUTURE POSSIBILITIES

“Will” and “won’t” Negative
describe things
that are certain to
happen or certain Possible
not to happen. Use
“might” to show
that something Positive
is not certain.
FURTHER EXAMPLES “MIGHT” WITH FUTURE POSSIBILITIES TIP

To form the negative, add “not” between “might” and “Might” isn’t
the verb. In UK English, it can be shortened to “mightn’t.” normally used
in questions.
HOW TO FORM “MIGHT” WITH FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
SUBJECT “MIGHT” MAIN VERB REST OF SENTENCE
As with all modal verbs, “might” Use the base form

doesn’t change with the subject. of the main verb.
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REWRITE THE SENTENCES, REWRITE THE
PUTTING THE WORDS IN THE HIGHLIGHTED PHRASES,
CORRECT ORDER CORRECTING THE ERRORS
FILL IN THE GAPS USING “WON’T,” “MIGHT,” AND “WILL”
NEGATIVE POSSIBLE POSITIVE
137
KEY LANGUAGE “MIGHT” WITH UNCERTAINTY
You can use other
phrases along
with “might” to
emphasize that
you are uncertain
about something.
MATCH THE QUESTIONS TO THE ANSWERS
138
SAY THE SENTENCES OUT LOUD USING “WILL,” “MIGHT,” AND “WON’T”
POSITIVE POSSIBLE NEGATIVE
CHECKLIST
Using “might” Activities, food, and pastimes Talking about future possibilities
139
Giving advice
If someone has a problem, one of the ways New language “Should”
that you can give advice is by using the Vocabulary Advice
modal verb “should.” New skill Giving advice
KEY LANGUAGE “SHOULD” TO GIVE ADVICE

“Should” shows that you think this is the best thing to do.
“Should” comes
before the advice.
FURTHER EXAMPLES “SHOULD” TO GIVE ADVICE
For a negative, add “not” between

“should” and the main verb.
“Should not” can be

shortened to “shouldn’t.”
HOW TO FORM “SHOULD” TO GIVE ADVICE
SUBJECT “SHOULD” MAIN VERB REST OF SENTENCE
“Should” is a modal verb, “Should” is followed by

so it stays the same no the base form of the verb.
matter what the subject is.
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LOOK AT THE PICTURES AND CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT WORDS

IN THE SENTENCES TO GIVE GOOD ADVICE
141
MATCH THE PROBLEMS TO THE ADVICE
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND MARK THE CORRECT PIECE OF ADVICE

FOR EACH PROBLEM
142
SAY THE SENTENCES OUT LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS USING “SHOULD”
OR “SHOULDN’T”
CHECKLIST
“Should” Advice Giving advice
143
Making suggestions
You can use the modal verb “could” to New language “Could” for suggestions
offer suggestions. “Could” is not as strong Vocabulary Advice
as “should.” It communicates gentle advice. New skill Making suggestions
KEY LANGUAGE “COULD” FOR SUGGESTIONS

“Could” is often
used to suggest
a solution to a
problem. It introduces “Could” means that the action is
possibilities but a possibility; a choice that might
not preferences. solve the problem.
FURTHER EXAMPLES “COULD” FOR SUGGESTIONS
HOW TO FORM “COULD” FOR SUGGESTIONS
SUBJECT “COULD” VERB REST OF SENTENCE
“Could” is a modal verb, so it The main verb goes

doesn’t change with the subject. in its base form.
144
MATCH THE PROBLEMS TO THE CORRECT SUGGESTIONS
CHOOSE THE CORRECT SUGGESTIONS FROM THE PANEL, THEN SAY

THE SENTENCES OUT LOUD
145
KEY LANGUAGE USING “COULD” AND “OR” FOR SUGGESTIONS
When people give suggestions using “could,” they
often give more than one option to choose from.
Use “or” to give an alternative suggestion.
FURTHER EXAMPLES USING “COULD” AND “OR” FOR SUGGESTIONS
You don’t have to repeat the If the main verb is the same
modal verb “could” after “or.” for both suggestions, you
don’t repeat it after “or.”
USE THE PHRASES TO WRITE SUGGESTIONS USING “COULD” AND “OR”
146
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND MARK THE TWO SUGGESTIONS GIVEN TO
SOLVE EACH PROBLEM
CHECKLIST
“Could” for suggestions Advice Making suggestions

USING “MIGHT” WITH

FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
USING “MIGHT”
WITH UNCERTAINTY
USING “SHOULD” TO GIVE ADVICE
USING “SHOULDN’T” TO GIVE ADVICE
USING “COULD” FOR SUGGESTIONS
USING “OR” FOR SUGGESTIONS
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Vocabulary
HOUSEHOLD CHORES
148
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Around the house
You can use the present perfect form of a verb to talk New language The present perfect
about something that has happened in the past and Vocabulary Household chores
has consequences in the present. New skill Talking about the recent past
KEY LANGUAGE THE PRESENT PERFECT

Use the present perfect to describe something that has happened
in the past and which has a result in the present moment.
“Just” means that the action
has happened recently.
TIP
Form regular past
participles in the same
way that you form the past
“Have” or “has” go The main verb goes in
simple, by adding “ed” after the subject in its past participle form.
to the base form the present perfect.
of the verb.
FURTHER EXAMPLES THE PRESENT PERFECT
HOW TO FORM THE PRESENT PERFECT
SUBJECT + “HAVE” / “HAS” “JUST” PAST PARTICIPLE OBJECT
To make the present perfect, use “have” or

“has” with the past participle of the verb.
150
KEY LANGUAGE FORMING FILL IN THE GAPS BY
IRREGULAR PAST PARTICIPLES PUTTING THE VERBS INTO
THE PRESENT PERFECT
There are no rules for forming irregular
past participles, but some irregular past
participles have similar endings.
FILL IN THE GAPS TO WRITE EACH SENTENCE THREE DIFFERENT WAYS
151
FIND EIGHT REGULAR AND IRREGULAR PAST PARTICIPLES
AND WRITE THEM NEXT TO THE CORRECT VERBS
REWRITE THE SENTENCES, LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND

CORRECTING THE ERRORS ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
Adam and Becky are getting

ready to have a party.
152
REWRITE THESE VERBS AS PAST PARTICIPLES

BY PUTTING THE VERBS FROM THE PANEL IN THE PRESENT PERFECT
CHECKLIST
The present perfect Household chores Talking about the recent past
153
Events in your life
Both the present perfect and the past simple can New language The present perfect
be used to talk about things that happened in the Vocabulary Adventure sports
past, but you use them differently. New skill Talking about past events
KEY LANGUAGE THE PRESENT PERFECT AND THE PAST SIMPLE

Use the past simple
to talk about something
that happened at
a definite time. Use the
present perfect when
you don’t specify You give a specific date,
a particular time. 2010, so use the past simple.
NOW
You don’t give a specific date, so use the present perfect.
NOW
FURTHER EXAMPLES THE PRESENT PERFECT AND THE PAST SIMPLE
PAST SIMPLE PRESENT PERFECT
154
VOCABULARY ADVENTURE SPORTS
CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT WORDS IN EACH SENTENCE
155
KEY LANGUAGE “BEEN / GONE”
You can use “be”
and “go” in the
present perfect
to talk about your
trips to places, but She is still in Florida.
they have different
meanings.
She went to Florida, but

now she is back home.
FURTHER EXAMPLES “BEEN / GONE”
FILL IN THE GAPS USING “BEEN” OR “GONE”
156
READ THE POSTCARD AND WRITE THE VERBS UNDER
THE CORRECT HEADINGS
PRESENT PERFECT
PAST SIMPLE
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND REWRITE THE SENTENCES,

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS CORRECTING THE ERRORS
CHECKLIST
The present perfect Adventure sports Talking about past events
157
Events in your year
One of the uses of the present perfect is to talk about New language “Yet” and “already”
events in a time period that hasn’t finished. Use the past Vocabulary Routines and chores
simple for a time period that is completed. New skill Talking about the recent past
KEY LANGUAGE PRESENT PERFECT AND PAST SIMPLE

If the time period referred to This year has not finished yet.
Use the present perfect.
is ongoing, use the present
perfect. Use the past simple to
talk about a completed event.
January is a time period that

has finished. Use the past simple.
JAN NOW DEC
FURTHER EXAMPLES PRESENT PERFECT AND PAST SIMPLE
FILL IN THE GAPS BY PUTTING THE VERBS IN THE PRESENT PERFECT

OR PAST SIMPLE
158
READ THE ARTICLE, THEN ANSWER THE QUESTIONS,
SPEAKING OUT LOUD
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KEY LANGUAGE “YET”
“Yet” means
“until now.”
It shows that you
have an intention
to do something.
You haven’t ordered the pizzas,
but you will order them later.
KEY LANGUAGE “ALREADY”

Use “already”
when something
has happened,
possibly sooner
than expected.
You’ve ordered the pizzas before
the other person expected.
FURTHER EXAMPLES “ALREADY” AND “YET”
You can use “yet”

in short answers.
MATCH THE QUESTIONS TO THE CORRECT ANSWERS
160
Sharon and Paul are getting ready

to leave home and go on vacation.
LOOK AT SANTIAGO’S “TO DO” LIST AND WRITE ANSWERS TO THE

QUESTIONS AS FULL SENTENCES USING “ALREADY” AND “YET”
CHECKLIST
“Yet” and “already” Routines and chores Talking about the recent past
161
Eating out
“Eating out” means having a meal outside your home, New language Restaurant phrases
usually in a restaurant. To do this, you need to know the Vocabulary Food preparation
language for making a reservation and ordering food. New skill Ordering a meal in a restaurant
KEY LANGUAGE ORDERING A MEAL

A restaurant meal often has three courses.
TIP
In US English, you
can use “entrée” or
“main course” to
describe the main
dish in a meal.
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VOCABULARY EATING OUT AND FOOD PREPARATION
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND SAY THE SENTENCES OUT

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS
Bill and Janet are ordering

a meal in a restaurant.
CHECKLIST
Restaurant phrases Food preparation Ordering a meal in a restaurant
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Achievements and ambitions
English uses different phrases to talk about future wishes New language Desires and plans
or desires, definite future plans, and past achievements. Vocabulary Travel and adventure sports
Use them in conversation to talk about your life. New skill Talking about your achievements
KEY LANGUAGE DESIRES AND PLANS

Use expressions
such as “I’d like to”
for desires. Use
You want to work abroad.
“I’m going to”
for definite plans.
Your plan is to work

abroad next year.
FURTHER EXAMPLES DESIRES AND PLANS
MATCH THE QUESTIONS TO THE CORRECT ANSWERS
164
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND MARK WHAT BRETT HAS OR HASN’T DONE
Radio presenter Ken Wallace

interviews stunt man Brett Ellis.
READ THE CLUES AND WRITE THE ANSWERS IN THE CORRECT

PLACES ON THE GRID
ACROSS
DOWN
165
KEY LANGUAGE THINGS I’VE DONE AND WANT TO DO
Use words such as
“never,” “yet,” or
“really” to place a
different emphasis on
“I’ve never …” is stronger than “I’ve not …”
what you’re saying.
You haven’t seen the Pyramids of Giza until

now, but you intend to see them one day.
Your desire to climb Mount Everest is strong.
MATCH THE PICTURES TO THE CORRECT SENTENCES
166
READ THE EMAIL AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
CHECKLIST
Desires and plans Travel and adventure sports Talking about your achievements

THE PRESENT PERFECT
THE PAST SIMPLE AND

THE PRESENT PERFECT
“YET” AND “ALREADY”

WITH THE PRESENT PERFECT
ORDERING A MEAL
DESIRES AND PLANS
167
Answers
Note: All answers can be written
with or without contractions.
Note: All answers can also be

written without contractions.
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ACTION VERBS: go, learn, read, eat
STATE VERBS: want, love, hate,
remember
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Index B
“bad” 18.7
cooking 27.1
“could”
past abilities 24.1 24.3
All entries are indexed by unit number. base form see verbs suggestions 43
Main entries are highlighted in bold. “be” 46.6 countries 15
“beautiful” 15.6 culture 28 34
“because” 28.4 current events 47
A “been” 46.6 46.7 CVs 30
“a lot of ” 13.1 “better” and “best” 18.7
abilities 24 birds 38
“about” 28.1
“ache” 11.3
birth dates 21.4
body parts 10 11 D
achievements 49 “boiling” 13.5 “d” endings (past simple) 23.5
action verbs 5 “broken” 11.3 dates 20 21
activities 3 4 5 29 41 “but” 9.1 of birth 21.4
adjectives 12.2 “by” 36.6 future events 35.3
comparative 15 16.1 18.7 past events 23.9 46.1
“e” endings 15.3 16.4 days 20.1 35.3
feelings 7
irregular adjectives 18.7 C decisions 40
definite article 16.1
opinions 28.4 calendar 20.1 describing things see adjectives
superlatives 16 18.7 “can’t” 24.1 35.6 “did”
adventure sports 46.3 cardinal numbers 20.3 21.1 questions past simple 26.11 29
adverbs 7.8 Celsius (°C) 13.5 object questions 31.1 31.7
of frequency 9.1 choices 18 “did not” and “didn’t” 23.1 29.1 29.2
advice 42 43 chores (household) 44 digital gadgets 4.7
age 1.1 23.9 clothes 3 “do” and “does” 2.11
“ago” 21.5 comma use, numbers 19.1 19.2 “do not” and “don’t” 2.7 11.1
“already” 47.6 comparative adjectives 15 16.1 18.7 “does not” and “doesn’t” 2.8 11.1
ambitions 49 conjunctions
“and” “and” 18.1
in questions 18.1
use in numbers 19.2
“because” 28.4
“but” 9.1 E
animals 16 38 “or” 18.1 43.6 eating out 34 48
answering questions 13.1 29.1 31.1 “so” 7.8 40.4 “ed” endings (past simple) 23.1 23.5
47.7 contracted negatives emotions (feelings) 6 7
“anyone” and “anybody” 32.1 “can’t” 24.1 emphasis 7.8 41.7 49.6
apologies 35.6 see also excuses “didn’t” and “doesn’t” 26.2 2.8 entertainment 25 34
asking questions 4.1 18.1 18.4 29 31 “isn’t” and “aren’t” 1.9 “er” endings 15.1 15.3
“at the moment” 35.1 “shouldn’t” 42.2 “est” endings 16.1 16.4
auxiliary verbs 29 31 “wasn’t” and “weren’t” 22.7 “ever” 46.1
“won’t” 40.2 “everyone” and “everybody” 32.4
contractions evidence
“I’m” 1.1 predictions with 37.1 39.11
“they’re” 3.3 predictions without 39.1 39.11
“they’ll” 39.2 excuses 35.6
contrasting statements 9.1 extremes 16
conversations 1.1 33 49
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F I M
Fahrenheit (°F) 13.5 “I am” and “I’m” 1.1 meals ordering 48
family 1 “I don’t know” 41.7 media 25 28
“far” 18.7 “I will” and “I’ll” 40.1 “might” 41
“feeling” 11.1 “I’m not sure” 41.7 “might not” and “mightn’t” 41.3
feelings 6 7 “ier” endings 15.3 millions 19.1
health complaints 11 “iest” endings 16.4 modal verbs 39.3 41.3 42.3 43.3 43.7
films 25 “ill” 11.1 months 20.1 21.1 21.2
fish 38 indefinite pronouns 32 future events 35.3
food 34 41 48 infinitive (verbs) 2.1 see also base form moods 6
forecast (weather) 12.2 (verbs) “more” 15.6 16.7
“freezing” 13.5 “in that case” 40.4 “most” 16.7
frequency adverbs 9.1 “in” 35.3 movies 25 26
future “ing” endings 3 4.2
events 35 36 37 39 40 intentions 36
plans 49
with “going to” 36 37
interviews ( jobs) 30
irregular adjectives 18.7 N
with “might” 41 irregular comparatives 18.7 names 1.1
with “will” 39 40 irregular superlatives 18.7 nationality 1.1
irregular verbs 2.2 negative opinions 28.4
past participles 45.4 negatives 1.8 3.7 32.1
G past simple 26.1 26.11

“is not” and “isn’t” 3.7
“could not” and “couldn’t” 24.1
“did not” and “didn’t” 23.1 23.2 26.1
gadgets 4 26.2
geographical features 17 18 “do not” and “don’t” 39.9
gerunds 3.2 “might not” and “mightn’t” 41.2
“go” 26.1 46.6
“going to” 36 37 39.11 49.1 JK “not” 1.8 3.7 11.1 22.7 36.2 41.2
42.2
“gone” 46.6 46.7 jobs (employment) 1 22 30 “not going to” 36.2
“good” 18.7 jobs (household) 44 “should not” and “shouldn’t” 42.2
“got” 11.3 “just” 45.1 “was” and “were” 22.7
kitchen implements 27.1 “will not” and “won’t” 39.2
“never” 49.6
H “next” 26.7
habits 2 9 L nights out 34

“no” and “yes”
“have” and “has” 11.3 45.3 46.1 large numbers 19 questions 29
health complaints 11 life events 21 22 23 46 answers 29.1 47.7
holidays (vacations) 14 “like” as a preposition 13.1 “no one” and “nobody” 32.4
household chores 44 45 “like to” 49.1 “not” 1.8 3.7 11.1 22.7 36.2 41.2 42.2
“how” questions 7.1 7.7 13.5 29.7 “love” 5.1 39.3 “not going to” 36.2
hundreds 19.1 nouns 13.1 15 36.6
“hurts” 11.3 numbers 19 20.3 see also dates
182
O present simple 1 2 3 7 9.1
negative 2.7 2.9
“so” 7.8 40.4
“someone” and “somebody” 32.1
object questions 31 with past simple 22.1 “sorry” 35.6
“on” 35.3 with present continuous 3.1 spelling
opinions 28.4 39.7 pronouns 1.3 31.9 32 comparative and superlative adjectives
“or” 18.1 43.6 15.3 16.4
ordering a meal 48 UK and US English differences 12
ordinal numbers 20.3 21.1 21.2
Q 18.7
verbs in simple forms 2.1 23.5
questions 31 32.1 32.4 33 spoken English 1.1 39.2 40.1
P answering questions 13.1 29.1 31.1

47.7
excuses 35.6
numbers 19.1
“pain” 11.3 asking about the weather 13.1 13.5 saying dates 21
past asking about feelings 7.1 7.7 saying what’s wrong 11
abilities 24 in the past simple 26.11 29 temperature 13.5
events 22 23 26 46 47 in the present continuous 4.1 UK and US English differences 18.7
questions about 29 multiple choice questions 18.1 18.4 21.1 21.2 39.2
recent 45.1 using “did” 23.3 sports 46
past participle 45 using “do” and “does” 2.11 “st” endings 16.4
past simple 22 24 28.4 46.1 47.1 using “was” and “were” 22.8 state verbs 5
negatives 22.7 using “which” and “what” 18.4 storytelling 26.7 28.1
irregular verbs 26.1 26.11 subjects questions 31.7
opinions 28.4 suggestions 42 43
questions 26.11 29
regular verbs 23 45.1 R superlative adjectives 16
syllables
to be 22.1 22.2 “r” endings 15.3 in comparative adjectives 15
pastimes 2 23 24 41 “read” 5.1 in superlative adjectives 16
places 15 16 “really” 7.8 49.6
plans 36 49 recent past 45.1
plurals 1.3
polite conversations 35.6
references ( job) 30.3
regular verbs 23 45.1 T
positive opinions 28.4 restaurants 48.2 television 25
positive statements 24.1 32.1 41.1 résumé 30.1 temperature 13.5
possibilities 18.4 41 43.1 routines 2 9 tenses
predictions future 35 36 37 39 40
with evidence 37.1 39.11 past
without evidence 39.1 39.11
prepositions 13.1 35.3 S past simple 22 24 28.4 46.1
47.1
present seasons 20.2 present
events 45 46 47 sequence words 26.7 present continuous 3 4 9.1
present continuous 3 4 9.1 short answers 29.1 47.7 present perfect 45 46.1 47
with future plans 35.1 35.6 40.1 short forms contractions present simple 1 2 3 7 9.1
negative 3.7 3.8 short questions 33.1 the (definite article) 16.1
questions 4.1 4.2 “should” 42.1 42.3 “then” 26.7
with “to be” 11.1 13.2 “should not” and “shouldn’t” 42.2 “think” 39.7 40.7
with verbs 5.1 5.4 “sick” 11.1 thousands 19.1
present participle 3.2 3.7 singular 1.3 32.4 time markers 9.1 9.5
present perfect 45 46.1 47 situations and decisions 40.4 time phrases 35.1 35.2 36.1 36.6 47.1
183
to be 1.1 1.3 7.1
negatives 1.8 3.7 V “were not” and “weren’t” 22.7
“what” 18.4
past simple 22 vacations (holidays) 14 “when”
present continuous 3.2 3.7 11.1 verbs 1.12 2.1 see also to be; to do in questions 29.7
questions and answers 1.12 13.1 action verbs 5 in statements 23.9 24.1
13.5 33.1 infinitive (verb) 2.1 see also base form “which” 18.4
with “going to” 36.1 37.1 “ing” endings 3 4.2 “who” 31.9
to do 26.11 29.1 irregular verbs 2.2 wildlife 38
“tomorrow” 35.1 past participles 45.4 “will” 39 40 41.1
tools 27.1 past simple 26.1 26.11 “will not” and “won’t” 39.2 41.1
town vocabulary 22 modal verbs 39.3 41.3 42.3 workplace 31.4
transport 8 43.3 43.7 “worse” and “worst” 18.7
travel 14 15 29 regular verbs 23.1 23.2 45.1 written English 32.4 see also spelling
present continuous 4.4 5.1 35.1 dates 21.1 21.2
state verbs 5 numbers 19
U “very” 7.8
UK and US English differences

Y
spelling 12 18.7
spoken 18.7 21.1 21.2 39.2 W “y” endings
vocabulary 8 11.1 13.5 20.2 25 34 “want” 5.4 49.6 adjectives 15.3 16.4
44 48.1 48.2 “was born” 21.4 verbs 23.5
uncertainty 41.7 “was” and “were” 22.1 22.2 years 20.1 21.4 21.5 23.9
“was not” and “wasn’t” 22.7 future events 35.3
weather 12 13 “yes” and “no”
week 20.1 questions 29
“well” 11.1 answers 29.1 47.7
“went” 26.1 26.2 “yet” 47.5 49.6
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Vocabulary Transportation 36 Talking about extremes 58

Vocabulary The body 42 Making choices 64

Vocabulary The calendar 70

Past events 78 Types of questions 104

Past abilities 82 Someone, anyone, everyone 108

Vocabulary Entertainment 84 Making conversation 110

Vocabulary Tools and implements 92 Future arrangements 114

Making predictions 128 Events in your life 154

Making quick decisions 132 Events in your year 158

Future possibilities 136 Eating out 162

Giving advice 140 Achievements and ambitions 164

Making suggestions 144 Answers 168

themselves the English language. Like all language courses, it

maTch The verbs To fILL IN The Gaps UsING

covers the core skills: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation,

listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Unlike in other courses,

“Go” is the present simple.

work through the book in order, making

full use of the audio available on the SUBJECT NEGATIVE VERB

website and app. Turn to the practice

FURTHER EXAMPLES IRREGULAR VERBS IN THE PAST SIMPLE

book at the end of each unit to reinforce

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Modules Each unit is broken down

KEY LANGUAGE PRESENT CONTINUOUS WITH FUTURE EVENTS

Language learning Time clause “tomorrow”

Modules with colored that is planned.

backgrounds teach new

Study these carefully

You can use the time word or phrase

KEY LANGUAGE “ON / IN” WITH DAYS, MONTHS, AND DATES

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Audio support Most modules Exercises Modules with

Around the house

KEY LANGUAGE THE PRESENT PERFECT

Supporting audio This symbol

SUBJECT + “HAVE” / “HAS” “JUST” PAST PARTICIPLE OBJECT

Vocabulary Throughout the book,

Write-on lines You are

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Module number Every module

FILL IN THE GAPS WITH LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND

Sample answer The first Space for writing You are

Speaking exercise This symbol indicates

SAY THE SENTENCES OUT LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS

Choose a Choose a Finish with a name, age,

to answer the questions

MATCH THE QUESTIONS REWRITE THE SENTENCES

LISTEN TO THE AUDIO WRITE EACH SENTENCE

Track your progress

The course is designed to make it easy to monitor your progress,

checklist, where you can check off

REVIEW THE ENGLISH YOU HAVE LEARNED IN UNITS 11-13

TALKING ABOUT THE WEATHER

GIVING THE TEMPERATURE

KEY LANGUAGE “TO BE” STATEMENTS

In conversational English, speakers often use

FURTHER EXAMPLES “TO BE” STATEMENTS

HOW TO FORM “TO BE” STATEMENTS

“You” in English is the same