TAU ical Brana sty Level B2 | ; TTS aaianGrammar + Present Simple Present Progressive + Stative verbs + Nouns and quantifiers NCA ad PVE Tommy * Present Perfect Simple - Present Perfect Progressive + Articles Pre) + Past Simple - Past Progressive + Comparisons MODULE IND its tai iit + Bast Perfect Simple - ast Perfoct Progressive + wut - wat were going * Questions anc question ‘words Adventure + Time clauses + Modal verbs I ican eould-may- m must - need to ~ have to ~ should - ough’ to -had beter) + Conditional Sentences (Type ze10, 1,2) + Modal verbs IL san - may - might - must - can't) MODULE Qa ETM ABU CICS Round-up Dorel Vocabulary + Words easily confased + Nouns ending in -ion, ~ance, ation, nent deriving from verbs + Words related to travel and tourism + Words easily confused + Words related to the weather + Expressions with mukeand do + Adjectives cnding in -ed and -ing + Adjectives describing peopte and places * Words related to erime + Collocations connected with crime + Words easily confused “Prefixes and suffixes (un-yin- im ils ir -ful, ess) + Expressions with take + Strong adjectives + Verbs starting with over * Words easily confused + Words easily confused *Collocations with set Nouns + prepositions + British and American English + Verbs + prepositions + Netbs starting with re- + Words with several meanings + Phrasal verbs (keep) + Prepositional phrases with forand withoutListening sShort textsabout + An interview with an expert talkingabout + Comparing + Aletier to the editor stupid crimes strange or stupid laws photographs - Discussing crime and punishment ‘An extract from the +A radio peogramme about a motoreyele + Speculating and + Astory novel King Solomons rally makinga decision Mines (what you would take con a desert island) ~ Discussing adventure “Armagazine article + People talking about mysterious eveats or aboutextreme sports experiences + An interview with a chief inspector talking about a funny crime story | Am article about life in. + Twelve short conversations, + Helping solve a + A semi-formal letter the future problem concerning based on prompis ‘means of iransport - | Discussing transport | [-Abrochure about A radi interview with aspukewpeson ofa» Specultigard + Anewsay an-exhibition called company called Endangered Species ‘making a decision |) Building the Future at (hich ideas can | tectice your impact on | the environment) - Discussing | ‘environmental issues *An extract from Bight short comersations | PeeteContents Grammar GT re eta ny MODULE CJT Da ascm Neste Communication| PereEyd MUIR ritiC MODULE G&D ELTA BT THC iype 3) a real Past page 148 [Broertes wy Round-up ees) Palrwork page 163 Appendixt page 178 Grammar Keterence page 164 Appendix page 183 + Relative clauses + Participle causes + Infinitives and -ing forms + Modal verbs + have + Past Participle + Passive Voice + Clauses af'concession, result 10 pote * Causative form ceeed + Reported Speech 1 | (Seatements, questions, Sener comments egucts) + Conditional Sentences Vocabulary * Words easily confused + Adjectives deriving from yerbs and nouns * Words easily confused + Prepositional phrases with rand out of + Nouns ending in -er,-or, ist and ian + Noun suffixes (th, -ness ure, i-th, -hood, som, -ence) * Words easily confused Phrasal verbs (go) + Nouns ending in ant, ent and tor + Phrasal verbs (turn) + Compound nouns + Words easily confused + Phrasal verts (come! + Prepositional phrases (preposition + word + preposition) + Idioms with parts of the body + Adjectives + prepositions + Expressions with cone + Idioms Collocations (adjectives + nouns) + Lexical ses: the body + Pnrasal verbs (take) + Expressions with ger + Dhrasal verbs (bring) + Expressions with putReading An article about famous people's spending habits + Advertisements about five dance shows An article about child stars’ schooling +A brochure about he annual Fire Ant Festival “An article about scientists’ altempts to communicate with extraterrestrials * An article about Cinco De Mayo +A magazine article: Extrasensory Perception * Four short texts about various ways people can keep in shape A brochure about the Boston University Physical Education Department » Listening + People talking in eight different situations + A radio programme about a film festival + An interview with two teenage gralfitt artists +A radio programme about a cheese festival + Atalk by an expert about body language + People talking about ways in which different civilisations communicated + Hight short conversations + An interview with an expert about what characterises a genius + People talking in eight different situations + A radio interview with an expert talking about aromatherapy + People talking about diets Speaking (Comparin photographs Discussing fame and celebrities Choosing between options (which activity Discussing ar Speculating and making a decision (what event 19 organise) Discussing celebrations and festivals| Comparing photographs - Discussing communication and advertising Helping solve a problem concerning career choice - Discussing issues related to education and careers Spectlating and making a decision {how beneficial the ‘options thata spa offers are) - Discussing health Writing + Aa informal leite based on prompts +A review + Aa informal let describing an event + An essay 1 +A formal letter of applicabon *AreportShowbiz | Express yourself Cees ut Comming : orld Hie a uae =, Body and mind nt 8h nad at 7 9) ture holds os Beyond limits peor Pustnet it AdenineAll over the world unit 1 On holiday unit 2 The place to be > {f you had the opportunity to spend a month travelling around the world, which three places would you definitely like to go to? Why? the type of house, where it is located, the US un un Se Rr > a magazine article about an amazing country > e-mails from Manchester, England and Sydney Australia > an article about a fun way of traveling in Europe > an article about a volcanic region in France > advertisements for unusual holidaysitrips > ashort text with advice for an enjoyable holiday In this module you wilt... > talk about places and holid > learn to distinguish between permanent and temporary situations and use appropriate tenses for each, > learn how to use appropriate tenses to link the past with the preseat > learn how to use nouns, quantifiers and articles conrectly expand your vocabulary by learning lexical sets related to people and places, jectives describing peop 3) > learn how to and places, words easily confused, etc articles and e-mails > acquire skills and strategies that will help you in1 reading 1. PRE-READING Discuss. + Which ofthe following activities do you find most appealing Why? biving a mceear scuba diving with sharks whitewater rafting paragliding bungee jumping astronaut training + Ifyou were interested in taking part in one or mote of the activities above, what information would you like to know? 2/ READING FOR GIST Read the advertisements 1-5 on page 9 quickly and match them with the headings and pictures a-e below. oan Ree roy G the rivers of Colorado, as Ra eso cee co mor cae) Soca Gk ) b Nearest in Las Vegas fa Veneer sss) and Jeff Gordon eters tng Cees ter meres ee omen eu ed Cessna Pare era ers aes a modified Boeing 727 and ‘fly like Superman!” 3.) SCANNING FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION Imagine that you are on vacation in the USA and you ate interested in the trips and vacations advertised. Read the advertisements again and answer the questions 1-12. Choose a,b cor d ane f= 2rd} aay > When answering questions based on several texts, scan each text and look forthe sf in each question > Make sure you read each quostion careluly and understand what it means. The part ofthe text corresponding tothe question wil express the same meaning but most probably in diferert word cic information 1. You ate visiting the USA this month and you want to goon a low-cost, one-day trip. Which option should rou choose a2 ba as 2. Which trips provide you with something to remember em by? land? b,2and3 and4 od 2and 5 3. You are thinking of taking a trip that will bring you lose to nature. Which should you cho atand2 b.2and4 e2and5 — d.jand5 4, You and your friends love to travel at high speeds. Which options are best for you? ond? (bland3 c3and5 tnd 5. Yourseventeen-year-oll brother is 6 fect tall and in good shape. What can’t he do? a b.2 «3 as 6. One of your friends wants to go on a trip with you but he is not vory fit. What shoulda’t you do? 2end3 beland2 (Giand3 — d.Sand4 2. Your sister loves water sports and other water-related activities. Which options suit her best? aland? — b.3and5 and4 (d.2and3 8. You are spending next summer's vacation with your friends and you want to stay under a $1000 budget. Which options should you choose? alandS bland’ cland3 dtand2 9. Your parents usually go on trips where lodging and ‘meals are all-inclusive. Which are the best options for them? a@land2 b3and5 edands d.2and5 10, Your father works fora big company and wants to arrange an extreme vacation for the company stafl Which vacations would be most suitable vecording to the advertisements? atand3— b.land+ @4ands — d.tands 1 You do not want to go on trip that requires you to ior equipment. Which should you avoid? b2and3 c3and5— d.2ands 42, You think thata vacation should also have some tional value. Which isthe most suitablet b.2 63 a pay extr a. land1m Packages ranging from $75 10 $3,998 to sits all budgets. 1 1 = 15 Nationwide Racing Schoo! locations, from 1 California to North Carolina and everywhere 1 1 inbetween, Vow No equipment or training necessary = Must be in good physical condition, cannot 4 betaller than 6'7” or heavier than 295 Ibs. 4 Musi have a valid driver Licence 1 = $25 nianidatory insurance s you against DF. Sesh tomesreoncataes + Diving in scuba gear wth sharks, as well as Weage diving available Packages ranging from $1,500 $3525, Many ships to choose from, which sail to The eens, Muioo, Fi and The Galapagor Islands, Depending on which package you choose and what time of year you can see Great White Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, Hammerheads and Ball ‘Sharks. = Group rates private patiesavailableon your ‘wn private ship with « crew of your choice * Don’t see a date that works for you? Contact us. fora private charter for afull ohalf boa. Professional videographer films your trp, and yom may BB The DVD of your experience. + Price includes on-board accommodation with private room, food and drink, local bus * Price does not include airfare, hotel, equipment rental, tourist visas -¥ Approximately $2000 for five days. Me Different packages including extreme sports like rock climbing, paragliding, paintball and shyjliying. raxaceuth.t ive 9 Slunt Packages inchide; stunt fighting, hig! speed car transfers, partial body-burn, ‘walking through fire, bungee jumping, ear Beis" Mianing through burnltig buldings and a free fll from a rooftop, 100% sufety record since opening in 1992. 4 Inciviclual activities, aswell as private parties available at special group rates. ¥ Most be over 18 to participate in extreme sports and #unts.o.o.cha= -¥¥ Must be in good physical shape, ¥% All training and equipment provided: a ee CFEC IIIS” > Experience complete weightlessness and the same training as the NASA aatronoute, + Participateat one of our three locations: Las Vegas, Nevadss San José California or the Kennedy Space Centre, neat Orlando, Hor s+ Bach aircraft hes a seating zone wd a fying zone 25 seats ate lable in the seating zone. 4 The Zero-gravty Fight Experience cst indude training, the flight, awards, post-party, photos and a SSaipliRiEBEaFY DVD to mind you of your experience 4+ Flights nay be chibi for private event: tam building and experiments, other educational use + Wealo he movie industry, and ouraircraft was used in the hit Tom Hanks movie Apollo 13 + Approximately $3,950 for one igh + All equipment provided, Ps tndividuals, families and groups a Perfect for an office or corporate Siig aid we love scout groups! Safety is our priority. All staff and guides are eri with CPR and first aid traiinge © Yqal/ Don't see an option you like? No problem! Callus today: to ld your ow package 4. GUESSING THE MEANING OF UNKNOWN WORDS: Match the highlighted words/phrases in the advertisements with the meanings below. There are two extra meanings which ‘you do not need to use. irene ed purchase . complimentary 1 3, 4. cater to 5, certified 6. mandatory 5. POST-READING Discuss. + Which of the trips or vacations would you prefer and why? + Which of them would you detinitely not be interested in? Why?1/ WORDS EASILY CONFUSED Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in the boxes. travel trip journey tour voyage cruise flight excursion expedition 1. Our Geography teacher keeps telling us that ate ‘broadens the ming. 2. Isyour class coming on the afternoon to Windsor Castle? 3. Scott kept a journal of his scientific tothe North Pole. 4. Many immigrants arrived in New York after a six week R across the Atlantic Ocean, to Sao Paolo has been delayed due heavy sain at the airport. 6, Isa five-hour‘ fo Naples, 7 We vent ona guided walking, by bus feom Florence __ of the Rocky Mountains last summer, wo-week Indian Ocean <____ for our honeymoon. 9. Js your family still planning to go ona 8. Weare going on to Washington next week? hhotel hostel resort Cabin suite cottage caravan 10. ‘The new holiday c= in Miami offers Iree tennis lessons, HL. Did you h ( ar the news? Joe has bought a weekend colle in the countryside, we are‘ona tight budget, we'd betier stay a 13. Many South Sea islanders still live in traditional wooden Jackie and Tom took their ex and stayed in it over the summer. to France 15. As that} is near the airport, a lot of businessmen stay there overnight. 16, The President stayed in a luxury Je. al the Hilton, arrive get reach come’ approach Y, The capain promise the passenger hat the ship ould ecciassl, the pot in ime tn go ashore for lunch. Whatlethe best way to Uncle's ranch? 19, As we really heavy. Ateyou cow ag ‘meet Deanis? His Plane is scheduled to cat 18330, the city contre, the traffic got 20, tothe airport with us to equipment insurance locations ‘accommodation impress > ct oat ‘nouns ending In -ion (irregularities) rat attraction, pression, decicle > decision, intend > jatention, produce > {i= receive > reception, permit > permission ‘examine > examination, invite > invitation, prepare > ors assist assistance, appear > appearance perform > 6 amuse amusement, gree agreement, argue? o. cesirne i Compete senna sng rector of \ina word buldng exercise, when you have to complete a Dlank witha noun, rad the sentence carey and decide the noun should be in singular or plural frm Le Weare having a diss .50n Discuss how to finish the project by Friday. 2. Both of the aclusz\Gac"ere very ADVERTISE. original 3. ‘The manual gives clear yeti! on how to use the INSTRUCT washing machine, 4, Most teenagers like films with 3 lot oa in them, ACT 5. The ___tothatbeok was INTRODUCE written by Professor Robins. 6. Witnesses have given two different = _ ofthe thief DESCRIBE 7. Fiona lodked at the teacher in va when she heard she AMAZE, fhad passed the test 8, The __ofirds from the DISAPPEAR forest is the result of climate change,Roa CTs I, PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT PROGRESSIVE A. Lookat the sentences below appearing in exercise 3 on page 8 and answer the questions that follow. 1, Yow are visiting the USA this month. | 2, You are spending rext sonner’s vacation with you friends 3. Your parents usually go on trips where lodging and meals are all-inclusive A. Your father works for a big company. + Which sentence refers toa petmanent situation? Which tense is used? Ss + Which sentence refers toa repeated habitual action? Which tense is used? + Which sentence refers to an action happening ator around the time of speaking? Which tense isused? (__) + Which sentence refers toa planned future action? Which tense is used? g B, Match the rules about other uses of the Present Simple ané the Present Progressive withthe ‘examples 1-8. * for general truths O) Bi ar ais et wits xd psi) Stet te pores ik eT pratiae (C) ‘in sports commentaries rt Bunya iS Hes pud The: “The Present Progressive is used: ‘for temporary states =) *for situations which are changing or developing around the present time swith ahsays, constantly and contionally to express annoyance 1. Water free7es at 0° Centigrade, ‘ng my CDs the flooc! 3. PRACTICE My brother is working as «lifeguard this summer. Robinson passes 10 Neil, ‘The train to Bristol departs at 4:55. Tourism is becoming an important industry in many developing countries. 2, STATIVE AND NON-STATIVE VERBS A. Look at the sentences below appearing in exercise 3.0n page 8 and answer the questions that follow. 1. One of your friends wants to goon a trip with you, but Ine is not very fi. 2, You are thinking of taking a trip that will bring you dose te na 3. You think thera vacation should also have some celucavional vaiue, * What does your friend want to do? When? Why is the Present Simple used here? + What isthe difference between you are thinking nd you ake B, Read the rule below and add two verbs to each group. LOT es actions and are not used in progressive tenses, * verbs of the senses (see heat, feeh ct.) + verbs of emotions and preferences (like, hate, want, prefer ete.) + ytbs of perception belefand knowledge (know, believe, remember, etc) + verbs of ownership (have, possess ee.) + other verbs which describe permanent states (be, cost, seem, ete) Fe] Some stative verbs (have, see, taste, etc.) are Used in progressive tenses when they express actions rather than states. ‘This Gheese tastes ke paper. ‘The chefis tasting the soup to see i there is enough salt iit. Two friends are having a conversation in an Internet chat room. Complete the blanks with the Present Simple or the Present Progressive of the verbs in brackets. RU 15 Hi, Renal What's up? 3} Foro imsurprised to find you here! You a) what (2) Bp RL 15 You're rote 1 Jp Foro Sorrytohear that Ihope you (a) ——— ‘RU 15 Thanks, (8) J Foro Oh, yous) Wy FU 15 Thot fom her aerobics class, to. BW AU 15 Great What should | wear? J ono Something cassie 92) yaa) Foro tas) By AU 15 Right. bye! (you do} here? (think) | have a cold at the moment. (not fee too baa (e20m) to be geting better Whats up with you? ____(know) me. Jove going out. A gang of us from the gyn (7) (go) to that naw piace on Market Street this weekend. Do you (8) {eound) hea greatidee. Who elas a) J Foro Well etme thik OF course, Josh and Lisa My sister a2) (oet) 8 new pat of tain (ques) MHI puton some smart jasns and a T-shit. BU 15 Tanks forte ination. nave to sign off rom. 138) (understand) mato, Get some (suelly/ go) swimming a this time (vant| to meet up? come)? think) of asking some frends ‘on Friday. so Il wear them and, (have) s headache ct! Woll chat lator,3. You heai ] listening You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, ‘choose the best answer a, b or c. > Read the questions and options carafully before you hear each estract. Pay special attention to question words (nfo, when, ett.) > Listen io each extract carefully. Dont try to Understand every single word or phrase but focus on the while message. > Choose the option that host answers the uestion. Don’ choose an option just Dbeceuise words or phrases included inthe extract appear init > Choose an oplion after you have heara the whole extract and confirm your choice whan you have heard the extract fora sezond tine You hear a man and a woman talking, When should the man go to Belize? a, between November and May bb. between June and October © in February 2. Youheara man talking, Why do most tourists go to Lake Plastira? A. to hike in the surrounding area b. to wo canoeing. © to enjoy the view a woman talking, Who can stay in thelounge? a, British Airways passengers with chilecen ball British Airways passengers business and first class passengers of British Airways, 4. You heara man anda weman talking, Wh ddoes the man think about the spa? a He thinks his wife will lke i, b, He wants to spend most of his time there . He would rather send his wife there alone Geneva 5. You hear « yoman talking about the Airbus A380. What is she doing when she speaks? a. encouraging people to travel on the Airbus A360 b. giving information about the Airbus A380 discussing the positive and negative features of the Airbus A380 6, You hear a man and a woman talking. What does the man think of the hotel? a. Hewould like to visit it only fora day b, He wants to stay in it overnight ‘©, He thinks its not worth visiting 7. Youhear aman and a woman talking, Which of the following is most likey to happen? 4, They will travel around Europe together. b. They will visit the same countries in Europe. ©, They will both buya Eurail ticket in the future 8. You hear a man talking on the radio, ‘Who would the information he is giving interest most? 4. people living in Geneva b, people travelling to Geneva . Geography and Art teachersvocabulary & grammar VOCABULARY WORDS RELATED TO TRAVEL AND TOURISM Look at the groups of words below. How many other words (an you add to each group? orl Ire tsd Peery a) eonference bequly — buoinesa oor ‘clon’ contre CE NOUNS AND QUANTIFIERS A. Look at the sentences below and answer the questions that follow. 1. Lill spend only a litte time in the spa 2. ‘There are snany interesting museums in Geneva, 3. There are a few islets in Lake Plastira 4, The Airbus A380 does not consume so mmc fuel There is very little information about the Hote] Everland cn the Internet + Which of the nouns in bold are always countable, always uncountable or can be both? What isthe difierence between muchand + What other words could replace many in sentence 2! Which of the words in italics means not many? What do a file and fire meant What's the difference between them? Which words could be replaced by hardly amv? Emocooe cs B. Read the sentences and circle the correct, answer. 1. Lam looking fer some information informations on endangered species fora project Ihave to do. | There were only few /a few people at jim’ party last night, but we had 2 great time. 3, Tvegot hardly any alittle money left, so have to goto the bank and get some. 4. At Did you Tike the film? DB; Yes, Liked itlots /alot. 5. Your new furniture is/ are really stvlish don’: have much / many time lett. | need to leave for the airport soon, 7. ‘There are is not enough natural light / lights coming into the room, 8. This job requites previous work experiences / experience. 9. There has been very litle | few rain lately. 1D. People say that no newsis/ are good news Where are the scissors? BE Ldonekpow. ant indi them anywhere. iB 1ditet by any se WES et pent / afew | 1. How mach many a ave aes 14, Who do you ts to raves vie tua rorrsgea mobi! ia a1 speaking 1. WARM-UP + Where do you usually go on holiday? How do you + Would you prefer a relaxing holiday'or an active one? + What do you like doing on holiday? 2, FOCUS ON PICTURES Talk in paits. Look at the photographs and answer the questions below. You can use some of the words and expressions in the boxes. Student A: Photographs AI and A2 show different activities people do while on holiday. Compare the photographs and say how you think the people benefit from those activities, Student B: Which type of holiday activities do you pref How do you think the people benefit from these activities? 3. FURTHER DISCUSSION Do not describe the photographs in detail. Briefly compare them and make sure you answer tne question asked. Student B: Phot of transport. Compare the photographs and say what the advantages and disadvantages of each means of transport Student A: iphs B) and B2 show different means Which means of transport do you like to use ‘on holiday? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each ‘means of transport? Both acth ics / means of transport are. Jy more / less. chan, ‘On the contrary / On the other handl, Neither of these ar Tike. 80 L would choose. If had to choose between the two, | would probsbly.. sate {dangerous fresh ait / sully relaxing interesting / educational / fun confined / open space cheaper /expensive convenient last slow delay scenery Discuss the following questions. You can use some of the words and expressions in the box. + Ifyou had to choose between an extreme holiday and « relaxing spa getaway, which would ou prefer and wayr + Imagine that you could go on a two-week paid holiday anywhere in the world, Where would you go and how would you get there? ena place you have never been to before and somewhere you have been to + IF you were planning heliday and had to choose bet many times, which would you choose and why? + What do you think th secret to having a good holiday ist wxhichaline filed 4 home away fom home explore newexperiences luxurious Challenging all-inclusive freilities ‘educational / informative ancient ruins narural wilderness planning aheid — good company interesting destination[A. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence. 1, lanisso mesy! He his clothes around, B, Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately a. always throwing. bie always throwing ¢.does always throw completes the sentence. s of hard work. 4c throwing a. combines = b. insures 2 A Vhere is ohn? We've been waiting for him for over pore anhout! Prob ace 4. requires ais coming 2. The lost climbers found__shelterinacave. Gos come areblientory Ee coross b, mandatory ¢. temporary 4. coming y ; 4. complimentary 3. There isn't paper left in the photovopier < four passports not fou noel to gett renewed aplenty Eos sek 8 2 a. valid a b. modified ae challeng ee challenging s 4. corporate eS re earl 4. Afier ten days at sea, 1 was glad that our _was 8 nearly overand that we would soon be seeing lan. eat a excursion b. investigate baw G is investigating cutrovel cre investiating dail 5, The aki resort was crowded as there snow lst 5, Duetoheavy traffic, we__to the theatre half an ‘weekend, hourafter the play had started a. was a little a. got be werea lot of b. reached ¢. was plenty of ecame 4, was afew arrived €. Read the text below and complete the gaps. Use only one word in each gap. eas ge ct} Oath ips a a i > ead the text quickly to getanidea In summer, people everywhere (1) forward to their holidays when ‘of what tis about. > When completing a gap read the Whole sentence, not ust te words they will have the chancetto relax and escape the daily routine and pressure at ‘work: However, things don't always work (2) welland the dream ee can actually turn (3) a nightmare. Well, hee are (4) ore and afer the gap, a8 there sips that will help you enjoy your holiday. To begin with, (3) _ _ only | Eeeeandlaty should you choose holiday destination (6) ‘ils your needs, but > ‘Try to quess wnat par of speech ioatoheny a eeoons re eee Bie rising woed &: Ransniber aso go along with someone with whom you share common interests and are or thal most of the missing words will good terms with, so as to avoid arguments. Secondly, (7) sure you be prepostions, aticies, auclary have made « hotel reservation well in advance to spare yourself the trouble veths, pronouns, ete (8) ___finding suitable accommodation at the ast minute, espectally TS Ry 2125 oem Las barney aka of ») —____ pou need to take with you, especially those things you know you won't be . 10) to find atthe place where you (t1)___heading to. ‘Then, don' forget to yo shopping a couple of days before you actually leave I you allow yourself (2) of time to do some planning beforehand, nothing will spel your holiday »