Contents
LISTENING
2
UNIT 1. EDUCATION
3
UNIT 2. SPORTS CLUB
21
UNIT 3. ON THE STREETS
41
UNIT 4. GIVING DIRECTIONS
52
UNIT 5. GOING ABROAD
63
UNIT 6. AT THE UNIVERSITY
74
SPEAKING
85
UNIT 1. YOUR HOBBY
86
UNIT 2. MEDIA
92
UNIT 3. HEALTH & FITNESS
98
UNIT 4. HOLIDAYS & TRAVEL
104
UNIT 5. CHILDHOOD
109
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LISTENING
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UNIT 1. EDUCATION
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1
1
miss
5
registration
2
high-speed, send in
6
made
3
passed
7
did/took
4
took/did
8
intensive
Vocabulary. Exercise 2
1
administrator
5
hall of residence
2
accommodation
6
bedsit
3
undergraduate
7
grant
4
postgraduate
8
opt for
Pronunciation. Exercise 1 (Track 1)
1
b. McEwan
2
c. Westbourne
Audio script
1. Restaurant manager: Good evening, Fine Dining, can I help you?
Mr McEwan: Hello, yes. I’d like to book a table for four on Friday evening at 8 p.m.
Restaurant manager: Yes, sir. And the name is?
Mr McEwan: McEwan... M-C-E-W-A-N.
Restaurant manager: M-C-E-W-A-N, is that right, sir?
Mr McEwan: Yes, that’s right.
Restaurant manager: That's booked for you sir. Four people on Friday night at 8
o’clock.
2. Taxi driver: Where to, madam?
Passenger: Westbourne Grove, please.
Taxi driver: Westerborne Grove, in the city centre?
Passenger: No. Westbourne, near the park. Sorry. I haven’t got the postcode.
Taxi driver: No problem. How do you spell it?
Passenger: W- E-S-T B-O-U-R-N-E.
Pronunciation. Exercise 2 (Track 2)
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1
Birmingham
9
Framlingham
2
Carlisle
10
Gillingham
3
Chichester
11
Goole
4
Leicester
12
Ormskirk
5
Peterborough
13
Painswick
6
Truro
14
Rochdale
7
Wolverhampton
15
Sawbridgeworth
8
Amersham
Exam Focus
Example 1 (Track 3)
1
January
2
Husham
3
global business
Audio script
You will hear a conversation between an administrator and a student. Listen and answer
Questions 1-3.
A
Hello?
B
Hello, this is the university accommodation department. You asked us to call you
back about a student room.
A
Oh, yes, I did. Thank you.
B
So, how can we help?
A
Well, I’m starting a course in January, on the 12th, but I missed the deadline for
internet applications.
B
Is this for an undergraduate course?
A
No, post-graduate.
B
Then yes, you have. But we still have some options available. Can I take some
details first of all?
A
Of course.
B
So your name is …?
A
It’s Husham Osman
B
Is that H-I-S-H-A-M?
A
No, H-U, actually.
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B
One moment … you’re from Sudan, right?
A
Yes. That’s correct,
B
Great, yes, I see you’ve accepted a place in the faculty of Commerce and Law
A
That’s right, I’m doing a course in global business
B
Yes, that’s a popular programme. So let’s see what accommodation we can offer.
Exercise 1 (Track 4)
4
Westwood / West Wood
5
160
6
games room
7
(three / 3) male / other
8
(high-speed) internet
9
(on) foot
10
text
Audio script
B
Well, you still have two options. There are two rooms left in the student village.
A
Where’s that?
B
It’s by the Westwood campus, which is where your faculty is located.
A
Mm. How much do the rooms cost?
B
Let me see, they were £150 a week last year, but now there are … £160.
A
That seems expensive.
B
Well, it does include all our meals.
A
Sorry.
B
I mean there’s a place to eat there, like a restaurant, so you don’t have to cook.
There are also other facilities, like a launderette and a games room.
A
Oh, right. Actually, I quite like to prepare my own food – you know, dishes from my
country.
B
OK, well, you might prefer to live in a private house in the town centre. There’s a
house on Greenfield Lane with rooms for £110 a week. Are you happy to share with
three other male students?
A
Yes, that would be great. Do I have to contact a landlord about it?
B
No, we can organize it. So, it has four bedrooms, a shared living room and a kitchen.
A
Do the rooms have bathrooms?
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B
No, you have to share one. But the house is furnished and you can access highspeed internet from all parts of the house.
A
Good – that’s really important so I can send in my essays.
B
Yes, we don't want you to miss any more deadlines!
A
Mmm. And is it easy to reach the campus?
B
It's about 3 kilometers by road. Buses run close to that area every ten minutes. But
we recommend you go on foot. It only takes 20 minutes if you take the path over the
railway bridge.
A
Great. Can I book it? Who do I pay?
B
Don't worry, we deal with all that. We add the accommodation costs to your
university fees and then we pay the landlord directly.
A
That's great. So how do I get the keys?
B
You come to our offices near the main library any time between 9am and 6pm.
A
Can I have the address now?
B
Not yet. We have to contact the landlord first, but when they've accepted. We'll text
you all the details. If that's OK?
A
That's great. Thank you!
Practice
Exercise 1 (Track 5)
1
General English
9
registration fee
2
Part-time / Evening
10
11 a.m.
3
Evening / Part – time
11
£15
4
Part-time
12
Kasatkina
5
9.30 (a.m.)
13
Swiss
6
12.30 (p.m.)
14
21/4/82
7
£150
15
KM1453446791
8
10%
16
07745 671239
Audio script
Receptionist: Hello, South Coast School of English.
Woman: Hi, I'm phoning to ask about English courses.
Receptionist; Sure, what do you want to know?
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Woman: So, I'm planning to go to university in London next year, but my English isn't good
enough. What course would you recommend?
Receptionist: OK, well, if you just need to improve your level of English, then our General
English courses are what you need, but if you need to pass an exam to prove that your
English is good enough to study at university, then you'll need to take an IELTS course to
prepare for the IELTS exam.
Woman: I do need to take the IELTS exam, but I think first I'd like to improve my grammar
and vocabulary in general, so I won't do an IELTS course yet. I'll start with General English.
Receptionist: OK, great. Well, we have three different General English programmes ... Shall I
tell you about them?
Woman; Yes, that would be great.
Receptionist: OK, so we have the intensive General English course; that's 25 hours a week
of lessons, so five hours a day. That's the best option if you need to improve your English
quickly, obviously.
Woman: OK.
Receptionist: And then we have what we call the part-time General English course, which is
15 hours a week, so three hours every morning. That's really suitable if you have other
commitments, like if you have a part-time job, or other things to do in the afternoons. Our
third option is the evening General English course. This is ten hours a week, two hours per
day, from Monday to Friday. This is really designed for people who work full time and then
come to study after work.
Woman: OK, well. I'm not working at the moment, so the evening course is not really for me.
My daughter is at nursery in the mornings, and then I look after her in the afternoons, so I
couldn't do the intensive course without paying for childcare all day, and the nursery is a bit
expensive. It sounds like the part-time course is ideal for me, so I think I'll go for that. Can
you give me some more details about it?
Receptionist: Yes, sure. For the part-time course, as I said, it's 15 hours a week. We used to
run the classes from 8.30 to 11.30, but we found that it was a bit early, so it's now from 9.30
to 12.30. This helps people who have to drop off their kids at nursery or at school to make it
to the class on time.
Woman: OK, that sounds perfect. And how much does it cost?
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Receptionist: Well, for 15 hours a week, it's £150 per week, but if you book eight weeks, you
get a discount of 10%, so that makes it £135 per week if you do that. There's also a
registration fee of £50 when you make your booking.
Woman: OK, that all seems fine. And can I start any week?
Receptionist: Yes, sure. You can start your course any Monday. You'll need to do a
placement test before you begin so that we can assess your level of English and put you in
the right class. Normally we do the test on a Monday morning, but if you live locally, you
could pop in and do it this Friday, and that way you can go straight into the class on Monday
morning instead of Tuesday. Could you do that?
Woman: Yes, definitely. I could come in tomorrow morning and do the test. What time would
be good?
Receptionist: Why not come in at ten? Oh, no, sorry, actually I've got a meeting at 9.30, and
it'll probably last until about 10.30, so let's say 11. Is that all right with you?
Woman: Yes, 11 is absolutely fine. I just have one more question. If I want to study the
IELTS preparation course later on, after a few weeks, how can I do that?
Receptionist: OK, well, it's very simple. You can change to the IELTS course on any
Monday. So, for example, if you studied three weeks in the General English class, and then
you wanted to change, you could come and see me on the Friday, and I could change your
class for you. Do be aware, though, that it costs £15 extra per week for the IELTS class, so
you would need to pay extra as well.
Woman: OK, that's fine.
Receptionist: So, can I take a few personal details from you before you go?
Woman: Yes, sure.
Receptionist: So, first of all, what's your name?
Woman: It's Jana, that's J-A-N-A, Kasatkina, that's K-A-S-A-T-K-l-N-A
Receptionist: OK, Jana, that's great. And where are you from?
Woman: Well, I was born in Russia, but I’ve lived in Switzerland since I was eight, so my
nationality is Swiss.
Receptionist: OK, and can I take your date of birth?
Woman: Yes, it's 21-4-82.
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Receptionist: Great. OK, as you're Swiss, you must have an ID card - do you have it with
you, and could you give me the number?
Woman: Yes, sure. Hold on ... yes, it's KM 154334 ... no, sorry, let me start again ...
KM1453446791.
Receptionist: OK, great, I've got it. And can I have your phone number?
Woman: Sure, it's 07745 671239.
Receptionist: That's great. Do you have any other questions?
Woman: No, that's all clear.
Receptionist: Great. In that case, I'll see you on Friday morning.
Woman: Great, thanks for your help.
Receptionist: No problem. Bye.
Woman: Bye.
Exercise 2 (Track 6)
1
Bhatt
6
bedsit
2
31 March
7
theater / theatre
3
nursing
8
mature / older
4
2
9
town
5
meat
10
shared
Audio script
Man: Good morning. Can I help you?
Woman: Yes. I’ve just been accepted on a course at the university and I’d like to try and
arrange accommodation in the hall of residence.
Man: Yes, certainly. Please sit down. What I’ll do is fill in a form with you to find out a little
more about your preferences and so forth.
Woman: Thank you.
Man: So first of all, can I take your name?
Woman: It’s Anu Bhatt.
Man: Could you spell your name please?
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Woman: Yes. A-N-U ... B-H-A double T
Man: Thanks, and could I ask your date of birth?
Woman: 31st March 1972.
Man: Thank you. And where are you from?
Woman: India.
Man: Oh right. And what will you be studying?
Woman: I’m doing a course in nursing.
Man: Right, thank you. And how long would you want to stay in hall, do you think?
Woman: Well, it’ll take three years but I’d only like to stay in hall for two. I’d like to think
about living outside for the third year.
Man: Fine. And what did you have in mind for catering? Do you want to cook for yourself or
have all your meals provided, that’s full board?
Woman: Is there something in between?
Man: Yes. You can just have evening meal provided, which is half board.
Woman: That’s what I’d prefer.
Man: Yes, a lot of students opt for that. Now, with that in mind, do you have any special diet,
anything we should know about?
Woman: Yes. I don’t take red meat.
Man: No red meat.’
Man: Now, thinking about the room itself, we have a number of options. You can have a
single study bedroom or you can have a shared one. These are both what we call simple
rooms. The other alternative is to opt for a single bedsit which actually has more space and
better facilities. There’s about £20 a week difference between them
Woman: Well, actually my grant is quite generous and I think the bedsit sounds the best
option.
Man: Lovely. I’ll put you down for that and we’ll see what availability is like. Now can I ask
some other personal details which we like to have on record?
Woman: Yes, of course.
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Man: I wonder if you could let us know what your interests are. This might help us get a
closer match for placing you in a particular hall.
Woman: Ummm. Well, I love the theatre.
Man: Right.
Woman: And I enjoy sports, particularly badminton.
Man: That’s worth knowing. Now, what we finish with on the form is really a list from you of
what your priorities are in choosing a hall and we’ll do our best to take these into account.
Woman: Well, the first thing is I’d prefer a hall where there are other mature students, if
possible.
Man: Yes, we do have halls which tend to cater for slightly older students.
Woman: Ummm and I’d prefer to be out of town.
Man: That’s actually very good for you because we tend to have more vacancies in out-oftown halls.
Woman: Lucky!
Man: Yes. Anything else?
Woman: Well. I would like somewhere with a shared area, a TV room for example or
something like that. It’s a good way to socialize.
Man: It certainly is.
Woman: That’s it.
Man: Now, we just need a contact telephone number for you.
Woman: Sure, I’ll just find it. It’s double 67549.
Man: Great, so we’ll be in contact with you as soon as possible ...
Exercise 3 (Track 7)
1
Physics
2
43a Webster
3
NT9 3EC
4
30th June
Audio script
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Student (male): Good afternoon. I’d like to get a discount card for visiting museums in the
area.
Woman: Certainly. They cost $10 and are valid for one year.
Student: I heard there’s a discount for students.
Woman: Yes, there is. If you have a valid student ID card, they cost $5.
Student: There you are.
Woman: Thank you. I’ll just make a note of your name. Drazan Horvatic. And you’re studying
at Newtown University. What course are you studying?
Student: Physics.
Woman: Can I take a note of your address here in Newtown, please?
Student: Of course. It’s 43a Webster Street.
Woman: W-E-B-S-T-E-R. Do you know the postcode?
Student: NT9 3EC.
Woman: Thank you. And your date of birth? Oh, wait a minute - it’s here on your student ID
card. 30th June 1984. What nationality are you?
Student: I’m from Croatia.
Woman: Oh, really? A friend of mine went there on holiday last year. She said that the coast
was beautiful.
Exercise 4 (Track 8)
1
0345814
7
Water bill
2
Gilmore
8
Thursday
3
350 pounds
9
A letter
4
600 pounds
10
A week’s
5
Garden
11
One month’s rent
6
415 pounds
Audio script
A: Hello, Accommodation office.
B: Oh, hello. Is that University Accommodation Office?
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A: Yes, that’s right. How can I help you?
B: Oh, I’m calling to ... I’d like to rent a house, and I hope you can help me.
A: No problem. May I have your student number, please?
B: 0345814.
A: And your name?
B: Peter Gilmore. G-I-L-M-O-R-E, Gilmore.
A: Yes, Mr. Gilmore. What sort of thing were you looking for?
B: Three-bedroomed house with a garden.
A: Well ... Mr. Gilmore, I’m afraid there’s a little problem. As you know, our clients are mainly
university students, so most of the cases we’ve dealt with are bedsit or single bedroom.
B: Well ...
A: Don’t worry. I will try my best to help you. Let me check ... oh, you’re lucky. We do have
several houses as you described, but they’re mainly in ... in the south suburbs.
B: Oh well... I don’t think that’s a problem. I can do with that.
A: Right ... yes. What sort of price were you thinking of?
B: Well... could you give me some ideas?
A: Certainly. It really ranges from 350 pounds to ... Well, it depends.
B: Only 350 pounds?
A: Yes, to about 600 pounds depending on the areas, decorations, furniture, and things like
that.
B: And the garden?
A: Yes, the garden. That obviously pushes up the price.
B: Right... well, as I said, we’d want a garden. I think about 450 pounds a month would be
our limit.
A: OK. Well... would you like to have a look at a couple of properties, sir?
B: Yes, that’d be great.
A: Looking at our files ... I think there are three that might suit you.
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B: Hang on. I’ll just get a pen. Right.
A: OK. Well, we’ve got one on Lakeside Road which is 415 pounds per month.
B: Right.
A: And the second house is in North Woods Road.
B: Right. And how much is that one?
A: That’s 460 pounds.
B: Are the bills included?
A: Well, the first one includes the water bill, and the second includes the telephone
rental.
B: Um, that’s not too bad then. So ...
A: So, when would you be available to see them?
B: Well, I have an exam on campus this week on Wednesday. After that, Wednesday
afternoon, is that OK?
A: I’m sorry we don’t have any availability for Wednesday. How about Thursday morning?
B: OK. That’s fine. Would 10:00 be OK?
A: Yes, fine. Ten a.m. it is. Just come to the Accommodation Office.
B: OK. Oh, by the way, need I bring anything ... say ... my passport with me?
A: Yes, you should show US your student card and your passport.
B: No problem.
A: And the most important thing, a letter from your bank.
B: Yes, that’s OK.
A: Great, and once you decided to take the house, we would need you to give a week’s
notice of moving in.
B: Right... a week’s notice. And do you require a deposit?
A: Yes, we do. That’s one month’s rent.
B: OK. One month. Is that all?
A: No, sorry, one more ... you have to pay for the contract.
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B: Oh yes, I’ve forgotten about that. How much is that?
A: Half month’s rent.
B: OK. Then, thank you for your help. See you then.
A: Goodbye.
Homework
Exercise 1 (Track 9)
1
Wednesday and Friday
6
410
2
Intermediate
7
575
3
Beginning
8
1,050
4
Mornings
9
the school office
5
125
10
Mr. Lindsay
Audio script
Questions 1 to 4
Woman: Good morning. Globetrotters Language School. How may I help you?
Man: Yes, I was wondering if you could give me some information on language classes.
Woman: Certainly. What language are you interested in studying?
Man: Well, that’s the thing. I’m interested in learning Japanese, but I’d also like to improve
my Chinese. I don’t know which to study right now.
Woman: Maybe the class schedule will help you decide. Did you want to study in the
morning, afternoon, or evening?
Man: I work in the evenings, so mornings or afternoons would be best.
Woman: Then that decides it for you. We offer an advanced Chinese class, but it meets on
Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Man: I couldn’t do that. When do the Japanese classes meet?
Woman: We have beginning Japanese on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, no wait, that’s
intermediate Japanese. Which level do you want? Advanced?
Man: No, beginning. Definitely. I know some Chinese and some French, but I’m a real
beginner with Japanese.
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Woman: Well then, are you free Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings? That’s when
the beginning Japanese classes meet. We also have intermediate French on Friday
mornings.
Man: I could do those mornings, but I’d prefer afternoon. Don’t you have anything in the
afternoon?
Woman: We have intermediate Japanese class on Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
Man: I really need a beginner class. So I’ll take the morning Japanese class. Could you give
me an idea of the cost? What would be the tuition for the Japanese class?
Narrator: Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at
Questions 5 to 10 on page 5.
Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.
Questions 5 to 10
Woman: The beginning-level classes meet three times a week, so they cost a bit more than
the other levels. For a six-week course, the cost would be $575.
Man: That’s a bit steep.
Woman: If it’s hard for you to pay that much, you could sign up for just four weeks of class
and pay $410. Or, you could pay for one week at a time, at $125 a week.
Man: That comes out to be much more expensive once you add up all the weeks.
Woman: That’s true. You can save money by registering for two levels together. For
example, pay for your beginning and intermediate classes now and you’ll get twelve weeks
of class for just $1,050.
Man: That’s not a bad deal, but I can’t come up with that much money at once. I’ll just pay
for the six-week course.
Woman: Fine. That class begins next week, so you need to register right away.
Man: Can’t I register over the phone?
Woman: No, I’m sorry, we don’t take phone registrations. What you’ll need to do is visit the
school office today or tomorrow. Bring a check for the tuition and a photo ID.
Man: Is that all?
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Woman: Yes, we’ll give you a registration form to complete, or you can save time by visiting
our website and downloading the form there. Complete it and bring it into the office with your
check.
Man: Great. I’ll stop by this afternoon.
Woman: Fine. When you arrive, ask for Mr. Lindsay. He’s in charge of student registration.
Man: I’m sorry, Mr. who?
Woman: Mr. Lindsay, spelled L-I-N-D-S-A-Y.
Man: Thank you for your help.
Woman: Thank you. We’ll look forward to seeing you in class.
Exercise 2 (Track 10)
1
Tutoring sessions
6
75
2
Sunday
7
225
3
Teens, adults
8
Eliot
4
Yoga
9
across the street/in a garage
5
Adults
10
Monday
Audio script
Questions 1 to 5
Man: Good afternoon. Plainfield Community Center.
Woman: Yes, hi. I’m new in town, and I was curious about the services the Community
Center has to offer.
Man: We offer a variety of recreational activities. What were you interested in, in particular?
Woman: Well, everything, I guess. OK, let’s start with kids. I have a teenage son. What
activities do you have for teens?
Man: Right now, during the school year, we have tutoring sessions for children and teens, in
all subjects.
Woman: That would be good. He needs help with algebra.
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Man: We can certainly help with that. Just have him come by any Wednesday or Saturday
afternoon. That’s when the tutoring sessions are scheduled.
Woman: Fantastic. What about sports? Do you have sports activities for teens?
Man: We have tennis lessons on Sunday mornings for teens and Sunday afternoons for
adults.
Woman: Hmmm, I don’t think my son would like that, but my husband might. For myself, I’d
be more interested in yoga. Do you offer yoga classes?
Man: We do. Our yoga classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. We divide it
up into several groups, so there’s one class for younger children, one for teens, and one for
adults.
Woman: Really? I doubt my husband and son would be interested, but I’d like to sign up for
yoga. I also like reading. Do you have any book clubs?
Man: We have one just about to start. The first meeting will be next Friday morning. It will
focus on early twentieth-century novels.
Woman: Too bad it’s Friday morning. I think my son would enjoy it, but of course he’s in
school at that time.
Man: Well, actually, that book club is for adults only. We may start one up for teens next
summer, but we have nothing for that age group right now.
Woman: Oh, well. I suppose he has enough to keep him busy for now. Now, what about
fees? Do these classes and activities cost anything?
Narrator: Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at
Questions 6 to 10 on page 45.
Now listen and answer Questions 6 to 10
Questions 6 to 10
Man: There’s a small charge for non-members for each class. However, they’re all free to
members. Would you be interested in becoming a member?
Woman: How much does the membership cost?
Man: Not much at all. The yearly fee is $75 for individuals and $225 for families.
Woman: What do I get with the membership?
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Man: You get free access to all classes and activities, and you can use our facilities, like the
tennis court, the exercise room, and the meeting room.
Woman: It’s not a bad deal, really. Could you tell me exactly where the center is located?
Man: It’s at 107 [one-oh-seven] Eliot Street.
Woman: Is that Eliot with two Ls or one L?
Man: One L. E-L-I-O-T. It’s right downtown.
Woman: I think I know where it is. Do you have free parking?
Man: Yes. You can park just across the street. There’s a garage there.
Woman: That sounds easy enough. Maybe I’ll come in one day next week and sign up for
some classes.
Man: That would be fine, but don’t come on Monday because we’re closed that day. We’re
open Tuesday through Sunday.
Woman: Oh. Thanks for telling me. Maybe I’ll stop in on Tuesday then. Can
I pay for the classes with a personal check?
Man: We accept checks and credit cards.
Woman: OK. Thank you very much. You’ve been very helpful
Glossary
Exercise 1
1
overcome
6
learn
2
study
7
doing
3
concentrate/study
8
revise
4
organize
9
review
5
taking / studying
10
taught
Exercise 2
1
studious
5
revise
2
distractions
6
curriculum
3
background noise
7
review
4
project, assignment
8
struggle
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UNIT 2. SPORTS CLUB
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1
Sports
Facilities
Spinning, aqua aerobics, yoga, judo,
Rowing machine, elliptical trainer,
Pilates, stretch, kick-boxing
recumbent bike, treadmill, stepmill
Vocabulary. Exercise 2
1
C. signed up
5
B. permitted
2
A. burn
6
A. supportive
3
A. induction
7
C. reach
4
B. trainer
8
B. sweltering
Vocabulary. Exercise 3
Verb
Adjective
Noun
Subscribe
x
Subscription / subscriber
Consult
Consultative
Consultation / consultancy / consultant
Induct
x
induction
Pronunciation. Exercise 1 (Track 1)
Audio script
13 – thirteen, 80 – eighty, 40 – forty, 15 – fifteen, 18 - eighteen
Pronunciation. Exercise 2 (Track 2)
1
14
2
50
3
17:30
4
40
5
16:15
Audio script
1. The youngest passenger is sitting in seat fourteen, by the window.
2. There are forty passengers in first class.
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3. There should be fifty people on the bus.
4. Her plane arrives at sixteen fifteen.
5. Our train leaves at seventeen thirty.
Exam Focus
Example 1 (Track 3)
1
Full
2
Standard
3
Basic
4
Standard
5
£215
6
£5
Audio script
Receptionist: Hello, StayFit Gym. How can I help you?
Man: Hi, I'm phoning to ask about joining the gym.
Receptionist: OK, what would you like to know?
Man: So, first of all, how much does it cost to sign up?
Receptionist: Well, we have three different levels of membership. If you sign up for the full
membership, you have free access to all the gym classes, plus two free sessions with a
personal trainer when you join, who will give you tips on your exercise programme.
Man; OK, that sounds great, but I'll probably only go to one or two classes a month, so I
might not need the full membership. What are the other options?
Receptionist: OK, well, you can have our standard membership. With that, you get two
classes per week included in the cost, but if you want a consultation with a personal trainer,
you have to pay extra.
Man: OK, that sounds interesting.
Receptionist; And then finally there is the basic membership. It just gives you access to the
gym, so if you want to go to any classes, you need to pay extra.
Man: OK, well, as I said, I think I'll probably only go to one or two classes a month, so I won't
need the full membership. I think the standard membership is the one I'll go for. If I sign up
for the basic, I'll end up paying for the classes anyway, so I might as well have them
included in the price. By the way, how much is it?
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Receptionist: Well, the standard membership is £215 per year. It was £200 last year, but
we've had to raise the price by £15. But that still works out at less than £5 a week.
Exercise 1 (Track 4)
1
Boxfit
2
Induction
3
Stephenson
4
17/6/74
5
4453 3608 0987 1421
6
588
7
Thursday
8
4.15
Audio script
Man: OK, that sounds reasonable. And can I ask you about the classes? I'm really keen on
yoga. Do you have yoga classes?
Receptionist: We're currently not running yoga classes, but we're planning to add a class to
the programme in the new year.
Man: OK, that's fine. And what about spinning?
Receptionist: We used to have spinning, but not many people booked it, so we stopped
running it, I'm afraid. But of course we have lots of stationary bikes in the gym, so you can
always use those.
Man: OK, well, that's not a problem.
Receptionist: We do have judo classes at the moment, but our most popular class is boxfit.
It's a great workout, you get to burn lots of calories and it's always in demand. Previously,
our number-one class was always Pilates, but it's been overtaken this year.
Man: Well, that sounds great. So, how do I sign up?
Receptionist: OK, well, I can take a payment over the phone if you like, or you can come in
and pay. But you'll also need to book an induction with one of our trainers so that we can
show you how to use all the equipment.
Man: That's fine. I'll pay now if that's OK.
Receptionist: Sure. So, what's your name?
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Man: It's Geoff Stephenson. That's S-T-E-P-H-E-N-S-O-N.
Receptionist: OK, Geoff. And your date of birth?
Man: It's 17 - 6 - 74.
Receptionist: OK. And can I take a card number? I need the long number across the front of
the card.
Man: Sure. It's 4453 3608 0987 1421.
Receptionist: And the expiry date?
Man: It's 11/26.
Receptionist; Great, and I just need the security code on the back.
Man: OK, I think it's 585. No, hang on, it's 588.
Receptionist: Great, that's all gone through for you. So, when would you like to come in for
the session with the trainer? We have a slot at two o'clock on Wednesday. Would that suit
you?
Man: Wednesday ... no, sorry, I can't do that, I'm working. How about Thursday? Would four
o'clock work?
Receptionist: Let me have a look. Could you make it quarter past four on Thursday?
Man: Yes, that's fine.
Receptionist: OK, great. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Man; No, that's all good. You've been very helpful.
Receptionist: No problem. So we'll see you on Thursday.
Man: Thanks a lot.
Receptionist: Thank you, bye.
Exercise 2
1
Distractor: £200 (not correct because that was last year’s price)
2
Distractor: £15 (not correct because that was the amount the price went up by)
3
Distractor: yoga (not correct because there are currently no yoga classes running)
4
Distractor: Pilates (not correct because that was last year’s most popular class)
5
Distractor: 585 (not correct because the man corrects himself by saying no, hang on)
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6
Distractor: Wednesday (not correct because the man says he’s working on
Wednesday, so he can’t come then)
7
Distractor: Four o’clock (not correct because the receptionist asks if he can come at
4.15 p.m. instead)
Exercise 3
1
e
2
e
3
b
4
c
5
a
6
d
7
d
Practice
Exercise 1 (Track 5)
1
races
6
park
2
insurance
7
coffee
3
Jerriz
8
leader
4
25 / twenty-five
9
route
5
stadium
10
lights
Audio script
Jim:
Hello, South City Cycling Club
Woman:
Oh, hi. Er … I want to find out about joining the club.
Jim:
Right. I can help you there. I’m the club secretary and my name’s Jim
Hunter.
Woman:
Oh, hi Jim.
Jim:
So, are you interested in membership for yourself?
Woman:
That’s right.
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Jim:
OK. Well there are basically two types of adult membership. If you’re pretty
serious about cycling, there’s the Full membership. That costs 260 dollars
and that covers you not just for ordinary cycling but also for races both here
in the city and also in the other parts of Australia.
Woman:
Right. Well, I’m not really up to that standard. I was more interested in just
joining a group to do some cycling in my free time.
Jim:
Sure. That’s why most people join. So, in that case you’d be better with the
Recreational membership. That’s 108 dollars if you’re over 19, and 95 dollars
if you’re under.
Woman:
I’m 25
Jim:
OK. It’s paid quarterly, and you can upgrade it later to the Full membership if
you want to, of course. Now both types of membership include the club fee of
20 dollars. They also provide insurance in case you have an accident,
though we hope you won’t need that, of course.
Woman:
No. OK, well I’ll go with the Recreational membership, I think. And that allows
me to join in the club activities, and so on?
Jim:
That’s right. And once you’re a member of the club, you’re also permitted to
wear our kit when you’re out cycling. It’s green and white.
Woman:
Yes, I’ve seen cyclists wearing it. So, can I buy that at the club.
Jim:
No, it’s made to order by a company in Brisbane. You can find them online;
they’re called Jerriz. That’s J-E-R-R-I-Z. You can use your membership
number to put in an order on their website.
Woman:
OK. Now, can you tell me a bit about the rides I can do?
Jim:
Sure. So we have training rides pretty well every morning, and they’re really
good way of improving your cycling skills as well as your general level of
fitness. But they’re different levels. Level A is pretty fast – you’re looking at
about 30 or 35 kilometres an hour. If you can do about 25 kilometres an
hour, you’d probably be level B, and then level C are the novices, who stay
at about 15 kilometres per hour.
Woman:
Right. Well I reckon I’d be level B. So, when are the sessions for that level?
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Jim:
There are a couple each week. They’re both early morning sessions. There’s
one on Tuesdays, and for that one you meet at 5.30 am, and the meeting
point’s the stadium – do you know where that is?
Woman:
Yes, it’s quite near my home, in fact. OK, and how about the other one?
Jim:
That’s on Thursdays. It starts at the same time, but they meet at the main
gate to the park.
Woman:
Is that the one just past the shopping mall?
Jim:
That’s it
Woman:
So how long are the rides?
Jim:
They’re about an hour and a half. So, if you have a job it’s easy to fit in
before you go to work. And the members often go somewhere for coffee
afterwards, so it’s quite a social event.
Woman:
OK. That sounds good. I’ve only just moved to the city so I don’t actually
know many people yet.
Jim:
Well, it’s a great way to meet people.
Woman:
And does each ride have a leader?
Jim:
Sometimes, but not always. But you don’t really need one: the group
members on the ride support one another, anyway.
Woman:
How would we know where to go?
Jim:
If you check the club website, you’ll see that the route for each ride is clearly
marked. So you can just print that out and take it along with you. It’s similar
from one week to another, but it’s not always exactly the same.
Woman:
And What do I need to bring?
Jim:
Well, bring a bottle of water, and your phone. You shouldn’t use it while
you’re cycling, but have it with you.
Woman:
Right
Jim:
And in winter, it’s well before sunrise when we set out, so you need to make
sure your bike’s got lights.
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Woman:
That’s OK. Well, thanks Jim. I’d definitely like to join. So What’s the best way
of going about it?
You can …
Jim:
Exercise 2 (Track 6)
1
Accountant
6
Pool
2
Over 50
7
Pay
3
Family
8
Social events
4
9/nine
9
Air conditioning
5
doctor
10
Restaurant
Audio script
Man:
Oh, excuse me, I wonder if you’d have the time to take part in some market
research?
Woman:
Umm ... What’s it about?
Man:
About this club and your experiences and opinions about being a member.
It’ll take less than five minutes.
Woman:
Oh ... OK then ... as long as it’s quick.
Man:
Can I start by taking your name?
Woman:
It’s Selina Thompson.
Man:
Is that T-H-O-M-P-S-O-N?
Woman:
Yes.
Man:
Great, thanks ... And what do you do for a living?
Woman:
Well, I’m an accountant but I’m between jobs at the moment.
Man:
I understand, but that’s the job I’ll put down on the form. And would you mind
my asking which age group you fall into? Below thirty, thirty-one to fifty and
above.
Woman:
Over fifty ... I think we can safely say.
Man:
Great, thanks. And which type of membership do you have?
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Woman:
Sorry, I’m not sure what you mean? Do you mean how long ... ?
Man:
No, is it a single person membership ... ?
Woman:
Oh right ... no, it’s a family membership.
Man:
Thanks and how long have you been a member?
Woman:
Oh ... let me see ... I was certainly here five years ago ... and it was probably
two to three years more than that ...
Man:
Shall I put down eight?
Woman:
I remember now ... it’s nine ... definitely ... sorry.
Man:
No problem ... I’ve got that. And the last question in this first part is, what
brought you to the club?
Woman:
Sorry ... ?
Man:
How did you find out about the club? Did you see any ads?
Woman:
Well, I did actually but I have to say I wasn’t really attracted to the club
because of that. It was through word of mouth.
Man:
So you were recommended by a friend?
Woman:
Actually my doctor ... I’d been suffering from high blood pressure and he said
the club was very supportive of people with that condition, so I signed up.
Man:
Great ... Now for the second part of the form I want to ask a bit more about
your experience of the club.
Woman:
Sure.
Man:
How often would you say you use the club ... ?
Woman:
It varies enormously depending on how busy I am.
Man:
Of course ... but on average ... per month?
Woman:
I’d say it averages out at twice a week.
Man:
OK, so eight on average.
Woman:
Yeah. And four of those are aqua-aerobics classes.
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Man:
That leads me to the next question ... would you say the swimming pool is
the facility you make most use of?
Woman:
Fair to say that ... yeah.
Man:
Right, thanks ... And are there any facilities you don’t use?
Woman:
One area I realize I’ve never used is the tennis courts ... and there’s one
simple reason for that ...
Man:
You don’t play tennis?
Woman:
Actually, I’m not bad at it ... it’s that I’m not happy having to pay extra ... for
that privilege.
Man:
I’ve made a note of that ... thanks. Now in the last section are there any
suggestions or recommendations you have for improvements to the club?
Woman:
Only about health and fitness?
Man:
Anything at all ...
Woman:
Well, I’d like to see more social events ... it isn’t just a question of getting
together for games or classes but other things, you know.
Man:
Yes, sure.
Woman:
And another thing that I was thinking when I had my yoga class in the gym
last night - we were all sweltering in the heat - was that I think they should
put in ... you know ....
Man:
air conditioning
Woman:
That’s exactly what I mean. The rooms are really light and well-designed but
they do need proper installations.
Man:
Sure ... well I’ve made a note of that ...
Woman:
Good.
Man:
... so is there anything else you’d like to suggest ... about quality of service,
for example?
Woman:
Oh, everyone’s very nice here ... they couldn’t be more friendly and helpful ...
oh but I tell you what ... it’s a shame the restaurant isn’t open in the evening
on Saturday ... and Sunday as well for that matter.
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Man:
So ... the club should ...
Woman:
... open it later on those days.
Man:
OK. well thank you very much, that’s all the questions.
Exercise 3 (Track 7)
1
240
6
Fleet
2
Fitness center
7
24 Whitehall Close
3
Swimming pool
8
NE01EN
4
Trainers
9
9765 484 493
5
Midnight
10
Electricity bill
Audio script
S = Former student, Shannon Fleet E = Employee
S: Ok, good. How much does it cost?
E: For an alumnus, that's two hundred and forty pounds annually, or one hundred pounds for
a month.
S: Oh, That's quite expensive. It's a shame I didn't take advantage of the athletics facility
when I was a student here. I'll have to think about this.
E: Well, we do offer a really excellent facility. For the cost, members have access to the
Emily Pankhurst Fitness Centre, which is a beautiful exercise space - open and full of light.
The fitness centre includes two weight circuits, free weights, rowing machines, elliptical
trainers, recumbent and upright bicycles, step mills, and treadmills [exercise machines] - and
many many other activities. But the most prominent, and I'd have to say popular, feature of
the Ratner Centre is the Dalton swimming pool. It's 50 metres by 25 metres and includes up
to 20 lanes in the 25-metre dimension and nine lanes in the 50-metre dimension, and also
has two one-metre diving boards available. What activities, specifically, are you interested
in?
S: Yes, well, I'm interested in swimming, and also in getting started with some weight
training, although I've never tried it before in my life. I feel rather intimidated, actually. Is
there instruction available?
You know, someone to teach me to use the machines and maybe help me figure out a
training programme to reach my goals?
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E: Yes, we have personal trainers available for an additional cost. We also offer fitness
evaluation, which by the way I highly recommend for someone just starting out with weight
training, and you would be orientated to the machines as part of this.
S: Oh, one more thing. What are the opening hours?
E: We're open from six in the morning to midnight on weekdays and from six in the morning
to nine p.m. on weekends.
S: Oh, that's good. Alright, well, I guess I'd like to join.
Before you hear the second conversation, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.
(Pause the recording for 30 seconds)
Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
E: Very well. Can I have your name please?
S: That's Shannon Fleet. S-H-A-N-N-O-N F-L-E-E-T.
E: Ok, and your address?
S: Twenty-four Whitehall Close. Newcastle ....
E: Sorry, can you please spell the street name for me?
S: Yes, of course. That's W-H-l-T-E-H-A-L-L C-L-O-S-E.
E: Got it. And your postcode?
S: N-E zero, one - E - N.
E: N as in night and E as in England?
S: Yes, that's correct.
E: I'll need a phone number.
S: Ok. it's 9-7-6-5 4-8-4 4-9-3.
E: That's 9-7-6-5 4-8-4 9-4-3.
S: No, sorry. The last three numbers are 4-9-3, not 9-4-3.
E: Ok. Now, you'll need to pay when you come for the first time, and you can either pay by
cash or credit card.
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S: I'll pay cash.
E: Fine. And be sure to bring some sort of proof of address, like a bill or driver's license.
S: I don't drive. Will my electricity bill do?
E: Yes, that's fine. And also bring a passport-sized photo so we can make up your
membership card.
S: Ok, thanks. I'll come by this afternoon.
Exercise 4 (Track 8)
1
(a) keep – fit (studio)
6
£1
2
Swimming
7
10 (a.m.) … 4.30 (p.m.)
3
Yoga (classes)
8
£180
4
(a) salad bar
9
assessment
5
£500
10
Kynchley
Audio script
Woman:
Good morning, oh sorry, it's gone 12, I'll start again, good afternoon,
Kingswell Sports Club, how can I help you?
Man:
Oh, good afternoon. I was wondering if you could give me some information
about membership and facilities.
Woman:
Of course. What would you like to know?
Man:
Do you have tennis courts, for example?
Woman:
No, I'm afraid we don't. We're primarily a golf club.
Man:
What about football? I heard you had a team.
Woman:
No, I'm sorry. Perhaps you're thinking about Fresham Sports Centre.
Man:
Oh, right. I know it. I've played badminton there.
Woman:
Have you? They've got a lot of facilities we don't have and vice versa.
We do have a keep-fit studio, which is very popular with members, and then
as well as that there's swimming, of course.
Man:
That's good. I like to swim every day.
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Woman:
We have a range of classes too.
Man:
Do you have judo classes? I'm keen to learn.
Woman:
Well, at the moment we offer kick-boxing. We're planning to add judo and
stretch classes soon. We're currently running a range of yoga classes, too.
Man:
What about relaxing after exercise? I assume you have a restaurant or
something.
Woman:
At the moment, we've got a salad bar which is very popular. We'll also have
a fully-licensed restaurant by the end of the year.
Man:
Sounds good!
Woman:
What kind of membership are you interested in?
Man:
Um I'm not really sure. What are the options?
Woman:
Well, there are three different membership schemes.
Man:
I see. What's the difference?
Woman:
Well, the first one's called Gold, and you can use all the facilities at any time
of the day or week. You can also join in as many classes as you like for free.
Man:
That sounds good. Is it very expensive?
Woman:
Well, you pay a £250 joining fee and then it's £450 - oh no, I'm sorry, it's just
gone up by £50, sorry about that - it's now £500 for the annual subscription
fee.
Man:
Right, got that. And what's the next type?
Woman:
Well, that's Silver - it's the same as Gold except you have to pay a small fee
of £1.00 per lesson for any you do and you can only use the centre at certain
times.
Man:
I see. So when exactly?
Woman:
You can only use the facilities between 10 am and 4.30 pm.
Man:
So I couldn't use the pool at 8 in the morning or evening, then?
Woman:
That's right.
Man:
OK. And the price for that? Is the joining fee the same as for Gold?
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Woman:
Actually, it's slightly less than the £250 - it's £225, but the annual fee is only
£300.
Does that sound more like what you want?
Man:
Well, it's still rather more expensive than I thought.
I'm a student here in England and I'm only here for six months.
Woman:
Ah, then the Bronze scheme would probably suit you best.
Man:
How is that different?
Woman:
Well, some of the facilities have restricted use.
Man:
And do I have to pay for classes?
Woman:
Yes, it's £3 for each class you join.
Man:
I see. And what are the hours then?
Between 10.30 and 3.30 weekdays only and you pay a £50 joining fee.
Woman:
The annual fee is £180 - it works out at £15 a month, so that would be quite
a lot cheaper.
Man:
Oh, that should be all right. I could come in my free periods. What do I have
to do if I want to join?
Woman:
Well, we book you in for an assessment with an instructor, who will show you
how to use all the equipment.
If you want to organize a trial session and look around the centre, you'll need
to speak to David Kynchley.
Man:
Could you spell that please?
Woman:
David K-Y-N-C-H-L-E-Y. I'll give you his direct line number.
It's oh-four-five-eight-nine-five-three-double one.
Man:
Thanks.
Woman:
Thank you for calling Kingswell Sports Club.
Homework
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Exercise 1 (Track 9)
1
Symonds
6
(go/do) jogging
2
1996
7
Bad ankle
3
Full time/ full-time
8
Fitness level
4
Swimming
9
Charity worker
5
Monthly
10
(on) (the) radio
Audio script
A: Hi - can I help you?
B: Hello - yes, um, is your club taking on new members at the moment?
A: Oh yes - we're always interested in taking on new members. Just give me a moment and
I'll get an application form. Right - here we are. So - let's start with your name.
B: It's Harry.
A: OK - and your surname?
B: It's Symonds.
A: Is that like Simon with an 's'?
B: No, um, it's S-Y-M-O-N-D-S. Most people find it rather difficult to spell.
A: I see - it has a silent D. I guess a lot of people miss that, [pause] Now let me see - can
you tell me when you were born?
B: Yes, certainly - the 11th of December.
A: Thanks - and the year?
B: 1996.
A: OK good. Now - are you thinking of becoming a full-time member?
B: Er, probably not. What kind of memberships do you have?
A: Well, we also have off-peak membership which is between 9 and 12 in the morning and 2
and 5 in the afternoon ... and then we do have a weekend membership.
B: So a weekend membership is just Saturday and Sunday?
A: Yes, that's right.
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B: OK – well, that's not going to work for me. It looks like I'll have to be full-time. I'm afraid
off-peak membership won't do as I'm not free at those times and I don't just want to be
restricted to weekends.
A: OK. I'll make a note of that, [pause] Right - we have several facilities at the club including
a gym, a swimming pool, tennis and squash courts. What activities are you planning on
doing?
B: Well, do you have badminton?
A: Yes, we do.
B: And table tennis?
A: I'm afraid not - well not at the moment anyway.
B: Oh - OK. Well I'm also very keen on swimming so I'm glad you have a pool. I'll certainly
be doing a lot of that.
A: OK - I've got that. Will you be using the gym?
B: No - I'm not interested in that.
A: OK. So just let me work out what the cost will be ... Yes - that comes to £450 for the year.
You can choose to pay annually for the full year or monthly. It's up to you.
B: Oh, I'd prefer to pay regularly in small amounts, rather than have a large amount to pay in
one go, if that's OK?
A: Sure - that's fine. Right, I've got the most important details for now.
A: So - I'd just like to ask you a few questions about your lifestyle if that's OK with you?
B: Yes, that's fine.
A: Um, do you do any regular exercise at the moment?
B: Yes, I do a bit.
A: Good - and what do you do?
B: Well every few days I go jogging.
A: Yes - that's good. How long do you go for?
B: Well, it varies. I guess it depends on how energetic I'm feeling.
A: Yes, of course. Every little bit helps. Um, do you have any injuries at the moment?
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B: Well, I did break a bone in my foot playing football a long time ago but that's all healed up
now. But, in the last few days I've realized I have a bad ankle. I think I must have injured it
last week and it's a bit sore now. But apart from that I'm fine.
A: Right - I guess you might need to rest it for a few days to let it recover.
B: Yes, I will.
A: So - let me just ask you what you want to achieve by joining the club. Do you have any
targets or goals?
B: Well, I suppose my main aim is to build up my fitness level. Is that the kind of thing you
mean?
A: Yes - that's fine. All the activities you're going to be doing should certainly help you with
that.
B: OK.
A: And could you tell me what you do for a living?
B: Well - I was a student up until recently.
A: OK - so what are you doing at the moment?
B: Well - I'm a charity worker.
A: Oh that's fine. I'll write that down. OK - nearly done. One last question - can I ask how you
heard about the club? Did you see it advertised or did you go to our website for example?
B: Well I've been looking for a health club for a while and I asked my friends for suggestions
but they weren't much help. And then I was listening to the radio and your club was
mentioned, so I thought - I'll go along and see what it's like.
A: Great - well we look forward to having you as a member.
Exercise 2 (Track 10)
1
Andrew Metcalfe
2
21
3
43A
4
571324
5
some
Audio script
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Administrator:
Hi, can I help you? Are you interested in climbing, at all?
Andrew:
Hi. Yeah. Actually, I've been thinking about joining a club for a while
now. So what do I have to do?
Administrator:
It's easy really. I can fill in the form for you right now, online, and then
you can come to our first meeting next month.
Andrew:
OK. Let’s do that then.
Administrator:
Right. First of all, what’s your name?
Andrew:
Andrew.
Administrator:
Andrew ... and your family name?
Andrew:
Metcalfe
Administrator:
Metcalfe ... How do you spell that?
Andrew:
M-E-T-C-A-L-F-E
Administrator:
M-E-T-C-A-L-F-E, with an ‘e’.
Andrew:
Yes, that’s right
Administrator:
And your age? Are you over 18?
Andrew:
Yup. I’m 21
Administrator:
And where do you live?
Andrew:
My address is 43A Highbury Square, London, W1
Administrator:
Thanks ... and do you have a number where I can contact you?
Andrew:
Yes, my mobile is 07209 571324
Administrator:
And I have to ask a couple more questions. Ummm ... do you have any
health problems?
Andrew:
No, no. Nothing.
Administrator:
And a last question. Have you ever climbed before?
Andrew:
Yes, I have, a bit
Administrator:
Well, thanks very much
Glossary
Exercise 1
Noun
Verb
Adjective
complication
complicate
complicated
coordination
coordinate
coordinated
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demonstration
demonstrate
(2 words)performance / performer
perform
tolerance
demonstrative
x
tolerant
tolerate
vision
x
visual
Exercise 2
1
perform
2
demonstrate
3
coordination
4
visual
5
tolerant
6
complications
UNIT 3. ON THE STREETS
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1
1
Crossroads
2
Junction
3
Bend
4
Flyover
5
Traffic lights
6
Roundabout
Vocabulary. Exercise 2 (Track 1)
1
Flyover
2
Traffic lights
3
Roundabout
4
Bend
5
Crossroads
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6
Junction
Vocabulary. Exercise 3
1
Mill
2
Petrol station
3
Intersection
4
Lay-by
5
Complex
6
Pathway
Exam Focus
Example 1 (Track 2)
1
A
Audio script
Katie:
Hello, Katie speaking
Brenda:
Hi, Katie. It’s Brenda here. How are you?
Katie:
I’m fine, thanks.
Brenda:
Look, Katie, are you going to Helen’s party tonight? I’ve decided to go, but
I’m not sure how to get to her house.
Oh, yes, sure. I’m not going because I have to work, but I know how to get
Katie:
there. Where do you live?
Brenda:
I live on the corner of Anne and Queen Streets, across the road from the
corner store
Example 2
1
Helen’s party
2
How to get
3
On the corner
4
Corner store
Exercise 1 (Track 3)
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1
E
2
G
Audio script
Katie:
Hello, Katie speaking
Brenda
Hi, Katie. It’s Brenda here. How are you?
:
Katie:
I’m fine, thanks.
Brenda
Look, Katie, are you going to Helen’s party tonight? I’ve decided to go, but I’m
:
not sure how to get to her house.
Katie:
Oh, yes, sure. I’m not going because I have to work, but I know how to get
there. Where do you live?
Brenda
I live on the corner of Anne and Queen Streets, across the road from the corner
:
store
Katie:
Oh, right. Well, I live quite close to you – on the corner of Queen street and
Tramway Road, next to Bob’s house.
Brenda
Oh, really? I didn’t know that
:
Katie:
Anyway, to get to Helen’s house, you need to go east along Queen Street, and
past the intersection with Tramway Road, until you get to a service station on
the corner.
Brenda
Okay, a service station on the corner.
:
Katie:
Now, if you reach the public library on the opposite corner, you’ll know you’ve
gone too far.
Brenda
Right. Got that.
:
Katie:
You need to turn right at the service station into Bettina Road
Brenda
Bettina Road?
:
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Katie:
Yeah, that’s right. And Helen’s house is at the end of the road, on the opposite
side to the service station. You won’t miss it. It’s a big white house with a purple
letter box in front.
Brenda
Okay. Well, that doesn’t sound too difficult. I’m sure I’ll be able to find it. Thanks,
:
Katie.
Katie:
No worries. Enjoy the party. Bye.
Brenda
Bye
:
Exercise 2 (Track 4)
a
On the corner of
e
Next to
b
Across the road from, on the
f
On the right of
opposite side to
c
Close to
g
On the left of
d
Far from
h
At the end of
Practice
Exercise 1 (Track 5)
1
B
2
G
3
E
4
I
5
H
6
F
Audio script
You will hear a university administrator telling a group of new students about the central
campus buildings and the facilities they provide.
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Welcome, everyone, to the Brandon complex, the geographical and, we could say, spiritual
heart of this university. This is basically where everyone eats too, as you can see by looking
around. There are many different cuisines here: Chinese, Indian, and Middle-Eastern, plus
the usual fare of a local type, all in that corner over there.
We have many shops here too, but the biggest is Wilsons, right there, providing clothing and
hardware. That’s next to all the restaurants. Now, on the opposite side of Wilsons we have
three shops. The one in the corner there, closest to the restaurants, is for DVDs. Yes, the
DVDs are cheap and affordable, and you can also rent DVD players as well.
Moving on, in the corner directly opposite Wilsons is the Student Union Office. Incidentally,
you are all encouraged to join the student union, as a student union card gives you many
benefits, including discounts on basically everything you can buy here at the Brandon
complex.
Outside this complex, on the other side of the road you can just see it from here, in fact is a
building that we call by the rather unusual name, the H-Building. Next to this, on the other
side of some trees, along the main road, is the Engineering Institute, but that doesn’t have
anything to do with the Brandon complex. One last thing is that just outside this door, near
us here, you can see a grassy oval patch. Well, that’s the playing field for what we simply
call the Fitness Room, which is alongside. So, you can put on some calories here at the
restaurants, and then burn them off at the Fitness Room afterwards.
Oh. I forgot to mention this shop right here, in the middle, beside the Student Union. It’s the
bookshop, and as you can see, it’s always busy, always popular. You can buy newspapers,
magazines, and stationery there, plus a few clothing items as well, just as you can at
Wilsons. Why don’t you go and take a: look right now?
Exercise 2 (Track 6)
1
D
2
H
3
E
4
F
5
C
Audio script
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Mike:
Excuse me. I’m trying to get to the dance party in Bryce Street.
Passer – by:
Dance party
Mike:
Yeah. There’s a whole lot of Latin American dance bands playing tonight.
I think it’s in the main hall.
Passer – by:
Oh yes. I suppose that’ll be the town hall. Well, right now, as you can see,
we’re in the main square, at the corner of Brooklyn Road and Victoria
Street. You can see the Central Bank across the road on the opposite
corner.
Mike:
Okay.
Passer – by:
Now, the best way is probably for you to stay on this side of Victoria
Street. You don’t need to cross the road.
Mike:
Right.
Passer – by:
Go east along Victoria Street. You’ll see the traffic lights where Park Road
crosses Victoria Street.
Mike:
Right.
Passer – by:
Don’t turn there. Go straight ahead. You’ll pass a restaurant on your left,
and a chemist on you right.
Mike:
Okay.
Passer – by:
The next road is Knox Street. There’s a public library on the corner. Turn
left at the library and go straight ahead until you see a service station on
the corner on your right. You’ll now be at Claudelands Street.
Mike:
Okay. Claudelands Street.
Passer – by:
Turn right at the intersection and go east. The town hall is at the end of
the road on the left, just past the corner store.
Mike:
At the end of the road?
Passer – by:
Yes. That’s right.
Mike:
Great. Okay, thanks for your help.
Passer – by:
No problem.
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Exercise 3 (Track 7)
1
H
2
F
3
E
4
A
5
B
6
D
Audio script
At the centre of the Treloar Estuary area is the historic riverside village of Calton. The main
road comes into the village from the south, and for those of you who are arriving by bus, it
turns left just before the bridge and stops in the lay-by on the left hand side. From there it’s
just a short walk to Calton’s various attractions. If you’re arriving by car, you have to leave it
in the main car park. Go over the bridge and take the first turning on the right. Then go on
until you come to the end of that road. It’s the only place to park in Calton but there’s no
charge. If you’re interested in local history, there’s a museum in Calton with farming, fishing
and household implements from the late nineteenth century. As you come in from the south,
cross the river and go straight on the same road until you reach the end. Also on the subject
of history, you can go and see the old mill which has recently been renovated and put back
into use. Turn left before you come to the bridge. Then go straight on and then take the first
turning on the right. This leads straight there. If you’re interested in arts and crafts, there’s a
potter’s studio where you can watch the artist at work. After crossing the bridge turn left and
it’s the second building on the left. Finally, when you feel in need of refreshments, there’s a
cafe opposite the old boat house, and a picnic area near the mill.
Exercise 4 (Track 8)
C
F
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Audio script
Jeff: Hi. This is Jeff here. I'm calling you all about the inter-college sports competition at the
South Hinton Sports Centre next week.
I'm really sorry but there's been a change of plan. We can't have the competition at the
centre because of the flooding last week after all the rain. It damaged a lot of our equipment
and also the floors in some of the rooms. Luckily, I contacted the North Hinton Sports Centre
and they've kindly agreed to let us use their centre and their equipment for the competition,
so I'm phoning to give you directions on how to get there and instructions about what to do
there to prepare. You'll need to meet the others there next Tuesday at about nine o'clock to
get the centre ready.
OK, as I'm not sure if you know how to get to North Hinton, I'll give you directions avoiding
the town centre, because it can be quite busy in the morning. First, come out of our sports
centre into Lily Road. Turn left and go about two hundred metres and you come to a
roundabout. You see a sign to Hinton saying turn left, but that takes you into the centre of
town, so don't take that one. Go straight over that roundabout and you come to a
crossroads. The left turn here also takes you into the centre, so don't take that one either.
Carry on for about a kilometre. The road goes up onto a flyover over the motorway to
Longchester. After the flyover, you come to the junction with Bramley Road. This is where
you go left, because that takes you round the town to the sports centre. Carry on for about
five hundred metres. Then you go left round a bend and just after the bend you see a petrol
station on the left. The turning for Hinton is just after that at the traffic lights, so make sure
you look out for it.
Turn right into West Road and carry on. The sports centre is on Green Lane, which is just
past the Woodland Hotel on the right. You can't miss it. There's a car park there so you
shouldn't have a problem parking. Please don't be late as we have a lot to do.
Homework
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Exercise 1 (Track 9)
1
E
2
A
3
B
4
D
5
C
Audio script
Hello everyone, and welcome to the University of New South Wales.
The first thing I’d like to do at today’s Orientation Session is get you all oriented! That means
tell you the location of some useful facilities and services. So, first of all, take out the maps
we gave you all as you came in the door. The map is the big yellow sheet of paper.
As you can see on the map, North is at the top, South at the bottom, et cetera. Which way is
North? Well, look through that window on my left, your right. See the rising sun? That would
have to be East. So North must be directly behind me.
Now, we are at the campus’s Main Gate. The Recreational Facilities are on my right hand
and its opposite is the Student Centre. No ques­tions? Good. Pretty easy, right?
OK, did everyone eat breakfast at the Student Food Service this morning? Was the food
good? Yes, yes. I am joking. I’ve eaten there, too.
So after a meal like that, you must be eager to go to a doctor. Right?
Well, I have good news for you: The Student Health Centre is located about half a kilometre
straight north of here. Look on your maps. You see the street on the east side of this
building? Ned Kelly Avenue?
Just follow that about 500 metres, and the Health Centre will be on your left at the third cross
street.
Now, I know you all just got here. So you must be wondering how to tell your folks you’ve
arrived safely, how much you miss the dog, and how you already need more money. If you
don’t have an Iphone, you probably are wondering where to find a computer. Well, I have
good news. If you go straight out of its door and walk down the Garden Street, you'll see the
Internet Unit on your left side, just next to the Gym. The hours are posted on the door, and
the computers are free, but you must bring your student ID card with you. Like I tell
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everyone, if you need help with anything, you can probably find it right here in the Student
Centre.
Do you see the four buildings there between the Student Centre and the library? Those are
the dormitories. The men’s dorms are the two on the south; the women’s the two on the
north.
OK, I’m sorry to have to tell you, but the university has been doing a lot of repairs and
remodeling, and it’s not all done yet. So there may be some small problems with your dorm
rooms. Maybe the window doesn’t open. Maybe an air conditioner is missing or does not
work. If there are any problems, you can go to the Complaint Office, which is right beside the
Teaching Building between the Parker Street and the Crammer Street. Just tell them your
problem and they should have it fixed by the time you graduate in four years. I’m joking, but
please be patient. There are a lot of little things they need to take care of.
Tired of the school food? No? Give it a week. Or maybe you just need a place to get coffee
in the wee hours of the night during one of those marathon study sessions. Either way, you
definitely have to check out the little Cafe just past the women's dormitories. They’ve got free
Wi-Fi, so a lot of students saddle up with coffee and a bagel for hours on end to get work
done.
Exercise 2 (Track 10)
1
G
2
A
3
B
4
E
Audio script
You will hear a tour guide speaking to a group of visitors about an amusement park.
I’m glad you could all join us today at Fun Fortress Theme Park! As you may have already
heard, this facility recently reopened after undergoing big improvements.
So, first I’ll begin by explaining what visitors can do here. We are at the main gate at the
moment, and there is a route you can follow from here to ensure you see most things in the
park.
After you enter the main gate, you will immediately see the Public Market on the right side of
the road, where we sell a variety of souvenirs, snacks, and beverages. Directly across the
street from that is our spacious main stage. On the main stage, you can watch reenactments
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of battles with knights, performances by medieval musicians, or comedy shows. And if you
follow the side path to the west, you will see Bouncy Castle at the end on your right.
Now, if you’re headed north from the main gate on the main route, and take the second left,
you’ll come to our large rides area. This is where our most popular ride, the Dungeon
Discovery Ride, and our newest ride, Castle Tower, can be found.
The Dungeon Discovery Ride is the first one you can see on the left as you enter the rides
area. But Castle Tower is located in the far northwest corner, so you’ll have to walk a bit
more in that direction to find it.
We also have a Miniature Village in the park. To get there, starting from the main entrance,
take the same route north toward the rides area. Go past the turning to the forest path, and
you will reach another path that turns to the right. Take that path, and it will bend to the left
and come to the entrance of the Miniature Village, located between the pathway and
Queen’s Pond. It includes a complete town and a range of famous landmarks and structures,
all miniaturized of course!
Now, if you’re interested in watching a show or a movie, you can go the park’s Fun Fortress
3-D Theatre. To get there, you head north on the main route. Take the first right and head up
the Forest Pathway. You’ll eventually come to a small bridge that crosses the stream, and on
the other side is the theatre. We have a wide selection of new releases and kid’s classics,
most of which are in 3-D.
Alright, those who would like to follow the route can come with me, and we will start at …
Glossary
Exercise 1
1
A
7
A
2
B
8
A
3
B
9
A
4
A
10
A
5
A
11
A
6
B
12
A
Exercise 2
1
D
6
G
2
H
7
C
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3
F
8
I
4
A
9
E
5
J
10
B
Exercise 3
1
Injuries / fatalities
7
Highway Code
13
Park and Ride
2
Injuries / fatalities
8
Congestion / pollution
14
Traffic-free zone
3
Speeding
9
Congestion / pollution
15
Cycle lanes
4
Drink-driving
10
Black spot
16
Subsidized
5
pedestrians
11
Transport strategy
17
Fines
6
Pedestrian crossings
12
Traffic calming
18
Dominate
UNIT 4. GIVING DIRECTIONS
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1
1
into/through/across; on
2
in; of
3
between; from/via; from/via
4
to
5
opposite/ across from / close to
6
at; opposite; on
7
up
8
at; behind
You cannot use above and below
Vocabulary. Exercise 2
2. The lobby: an entrance room similar to reception
3. The drawing room: a room where guests are entertained (originally called the
'withdrawing room' where guests used to withdraw to from the dining room after a meal)
4. The cloakroom: a room where coats, hats and other belongings can be left; it
sometimes has a toilet
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5. The pantry: a storeroom for food, crockery and other kitchen items
6. The cellar: an underground area, usually used for storage
7. The attic: a room or area at the top of the house, under the roof, often used for storing
things
8. The ballroom: a room where balls (dances) and special events would be held
9. The servants' quarters: small rooms where the servants lived/slept
10. The conservatory: a room with direct sunlight, like an indoor greenhouse, often full of
plants
Vocabulary. Exercise 3
1
Vegetable bed
6
Ticket booth
2
Photocopier
7
Upstairs
3
Bush
8
Downstairs
4
Bee hive
9
Bamboo fence
5
Fountain
Exam Focus
Example 1 (Track 1)
1
F
Audio script
Richard:
Oh look, there’s Lisa!
Michelle:
Hi, Lisa, what are you doing today?
Lisa:
I’m going to ride my bike to Jones Street station and catch a train to visit my
auntie.
Michelle:
That sounds like fun.
Lisa:
Yes, but I was wondering… Do you know if there’s a safe place at the station
for me to leave my bike?
Richard:
Jones Street station? I haven’t been there in a while, but I think there is a
fairly large bike parking area.
Lisa:
Really? I have a plan of the station here. Can you show me where I should
put my bike?
Richard:
Well, there’s a big outside parking area to the left of the station entrance
Michelle:
Wait. Did you know that they’ve just upgraded that station? There are new
bike racks, all under cover.
Richard:
Wow, that’s great news. Much better than just parking your bike outside.
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Wait, can I just make sure? That’s a bike park with a roof to the left of the
Lisa:
station door?
Michelle:
Yes, and they have video surveillance now, so someone is watching the
bikes all the time. But, if you want to be really security-conscious, they have
bike lockers now, too.
Example 2
1
catch a train
2
safe place
3
bike parking area
4
outside
5
entrance
6
under cover
7
roof
Exercise 1 (Track 2)
a
Changing
b
Checking
c
Changing
d
Confirming
e
Checking
Audio script
a.
Oh sorry, what I meant to say was, go straight ahead and then turn left.
b.
So … the café is in the far corner?
c.
Oh, actually, don’t go that way. Instead, take the second right.
d.
Yes, the exit is on the right.
e.
The entrance to the department store is on the left?
Exercise 2 (Track 3)
2
B
5
C
3
A
6
E
4
H
Audio script
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Richard:
So you can store your bike in a locker? Just like a baggage locker?
Lisa:
That sounds perfect, just what I wanted. Where are they?
Richard:
Aren’t they over by the platform? I mean, opposite the station entrance,
where the ticket office used to be.
Michelle:
No, that’s the information desk now. The ticket office has gone.
Lisa:
Wait a minute, did you just say there’s no ticket office? How am I going to
buy my train ticket?
Michelle:
Don’t worry, there are ticket machines just inside the entrance, to your right.
Lisa:
Ok. So, where are the bike lockers?
Michelle:
They’re easy to find. Just on your right, just before you go into the main
entrance.
Lisa:
Cool. What about baggage lockers? Where are they, then?
Michelle:
They’re behind the ticket machines. It’s quite hard to get to them … I mean,
you can’t see the door from the station entrance – you have to go through the
café to find them.
Richard:
Is the café in the corner? I mean, is it in the far right corner of the station?
Michelle:
Yes, it’s by the platform. So what I meant was, go through the café and you’ll
find the baggage lockers.
Great, thank you both. I’d better go now, or I’ll miss my train!
Lisa:
Practice
Exercise 1 (Track 4)
1
B
2
I
3
E
4
C
Audio script
Simon: Hi, Lisa! How are you? You look a little puzzled.
Lisa: Hi, Simon! I am. You’re familiar with the campus, aren’t you? I can’t figure out where
anything is.
Simon: Well, let me give you a hand, then. Which places do you need to know?
Lisa: First, I need to know where the library is. I haven’t registered yet.
Simon: Alright. You know where the north gate is, don’t you?
Lisa: Yes. It’s up that way - about 200 metres.
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Simon: Sorry, Lisa. I’m afraid it’s in that direction and it’s about 500 metres away.
Lisa: Well, that begins to explain why I can’t find anything! So, the south gate ...
Simon: North. Then it’s a little towards the west gate. You can’t miss it, because it’s really
big and has a large sign on it.
Lisa: OK. I’ll take your word for it. The second place I need to find is the sports centre.
Simon: That’s in the south-west part of the campus. It’s easy to see because there’s the
outdoor athletics stadium nearby.
Lisa: OK. Next, I need to know where Churchill Building is. That’s where I have my lectures
tomorrow.
Simon: That’s back by the library. You know the building - the McDonald Building - where
our department is?
Lisa: Yes, that’s right by the east gate, isn’t it?
Simon: Right. Well, the Churchill Building is opposite, well, almost opposite that.
Lisa: Not that small building directly opposite?
Simon: No, the larger one beside it.
Lisa: Got it. OK. Last one. Where’s the cafeteria? I know it’s next to the bookshop.
Simon: And can you see the bookshop?
Lisa: Well, ... hang on ... It’s right there - here in the centre of the campus!
Simon: A great central location, if you ask me!
Lisa: What time is the library open?
Simon: It’s open from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Lisa: And the cafeteria?
Simon: 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Lisa: Is that every day? Someone said that it isn’t open so long at the weekends.
Simon: No, it’s every day.
Lisa: And the sports centre?
Simon: Now, if I remember rightly, that opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m., but the outdoor
athletics field can only be used during daylight hours since there’s no floodlighting.
Lisa: You play sports, don’t you, Simon?
Simon: I do. I’ve signed up for the football team trials this coming weekend and I was on the
athletics team at school.
Lisa: When are the trials? I don’t play football, but I enjoy watching.
Simon: They’re on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. The organizers said that we should expect
to be there until mid-afternoon, probably until around three.
Lisa: Well, I’ve got things to do in the morning, but I’ll come along after lunch. I hope you
survive until then!
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Simon: So do I! I think that in the morning, they’ll be aiming to sort out the people with ability
from the no-hopers. Then, in the afternoon, they’ll be sorting out who’s the best.
Lisa: OK. Well, good luck with that. I’ll see if Leslie wants to come along.
Simon: OK. See you Saturday.
Exercise 2 (Track 5)
1
E
2
D
3
C
Audio script
Hello Mr. Valentino, thanks for agreeing to be a sponsor of our Charity Event. Let me tell you
about how we will be setting up the reception area and where you can have your company
display information. When you get to the hotel, you will follow the signs to the Grand
Ballroom. You will walk down some elegant stairs, which will take you past this huge mural
of the Chinese landscape on your right. The reception area will be to your left.
Now we have set up the two organizers’ tables, one for OB Band and one for the EU-JMTP
on the right in between the doors. On the other side of the room are the three tables for our
main sponsors. Since Bayer was the most generous, you get the first table. Then we have a
table for Siemens and a table for Language Link. We did get a children’s choir to sing, by the
way, and they’ll be at the far side of the room. They’ll be accompanied by a piano that is
always in that back corner just after the sponsor tables.
After the choir has sung, we will direct everyone in through the main doors, which are just to
the right of the EU-JMTP table. Then we’ll enter the dining room and the dinner will begin.
Exercise 3 (Track 6)
1
G
2
I
3
B
4
E
5
C
6
A
Audio script
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OK, Group B, your turn. Does everyone have a copy of the plan? Great. OK, we'll all be
meeting in the car park - that's on the bottom of the plan, see? Now, if you've been assigned
to the vegetable beds, to get there, you go out of the car park and go up the footpath until you
reach the circle of trees - there they are - in the middle of the plan, and you see that the
footpath goes all the way around them. Well, on the left-hand side of that circular footpath,
there's a short track which takes you directly to the vegetable beds. You can see a bamboo
fence marked just above them. All right? OK, if you're helping out with the bee hives, pay
attention. Look again at the circle of trees in the middle of the plan, and the footpath that goes
around them. On the right side of that circle - you can see that the footpath goes off in an
easterly direction - heading towards the right-hand side of the plan. And then, the path splits
into two and you can either go up or down. You want the path that heads down and at the end
of this, you see two areas divided by a bamboo fence - and as we're looking at the plan, the
bee hives are on the right of the fence - the smaller section. I mean.
Now don't worry - all the bees have been removed! You just need to transport the hives back
to the car park. OK, for the seating, look at the circular footpath, at the top of it. There’s a path
that goes from there and takes you up to the seating area, alongside the bicycle track and with
a good view of the island, I suppose. OK, if you're volunteering for the adventure playground
area, let's start from the car park again and go up the footpath, but then you want the first left
turn. Go up there, and then you see there's a short path that goes off to the right - go down
there and that's the adventure playground area, above the bamboo fence. That fence does
need repairing, I'm afraid. Right, what else? Oh yes, the sand area. We've got that circular
footpath in the middle - find the track that goes east, towards the right-hand side of the plan,
and where that track divides, you need the little path that goes up towards the bicycle track.
The sand area is just above the bamboo fence there. And finally, the pond area. So, it's on the
left-hand side of your plan - towards the top - just above the fruit bushes and to the left of the
little path. OK, as I said already, hopefully we'll ...
Exercise 4 (Track 8)
1
C
2
B
3
A
4
H
5
G
Audio script
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Hello. As some of you know, I'm Elaine Marriott, the head of the college's Learning Resource
Centre. We've invited all of you taking evening classes and leisure activities to come and
see the changes we've made to the Centre in the last month.
One major change we've made here on the ground floor is to the layout - as you can see
from looking around you. I'm sure you'll recognize the desk - that's still in the same place, as
it has to be just inside the door. But you'll see that there are now periodicals on the shelves
in the corner behind the desk. We've brought them nearer the entrance because so many
people like to come in just to read magazines. We now stock a far wider range of periodicals
than we used to, so we've decided to separate them from newspapers. This means the
newspapers are now just the other side of the stairs, near the study area.
Now, another thing is that we've brought the computers downstairs - people used to
complain about having to go upstairs to use them. So they're now at the far side of the
building on the right, in the corner overlooking the car park.
We've now got an extra photocopier, so as well as the one upstairs, there's one down here.
You can see it right opposite the entrance, by the wall on the far side.
The biggest change, though, and one I'm sure many of you will welcome, is that we now
have a café at last - we've been asking for one for years. If you turn right as soon as you get
past the desk, you’ll see the door ahead of you. It became possible to have a café because
the building has been extended, and we've now got a new office and storeroom area.
What else should I tell you about before we walk round? Oh yes, we've had so many
requests for books on sport that we've bought a lot more, and they're all together
immediately to the right of the entrance.
Homework
Exercise 1 (Track 8)
1
D
2
F
3
B
4
C
5
A
Audio script
Right, let me orient you to our main EasyTravel office here. On this table right beside us are
travel magazines for you to browse through, and on the wall next to that are many more, for
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all parts of the world. Our four travel consultants sit over there, on the other side of that long
counter. That’s right, four of them, side by side, all serving various regions.
Now, let me tell you their specific functions. Firstly, the consultant on the left, next to the plant,
is the ‘Local Tours’ consultant, serving tours in the immediate vicinity of this city. Next to her
is what we call ‘Regional Tours’, targeting the state-wide options. Next to her is the ‘Interstate
Tours’, and that can involve either buses or planes, in the former case, utilizing the SleekLine
Bus service, as you know. And finally, next to her, in the corner, is ‘General Enquiries’, which
is self-explanatory. If you have questions of a general nature, rather than one relating to
specific destinations, you can go there.
Now, as I said, we can do international tours, and for that you need our big office, just through
that door - the one between those two plants. However, if your international tour is in the Asian
region, which is generally our most popular option, then we deal with that in a separate room,
the one opposite International Tours, but not; the corner one. Just go through that door on the
left - the one next to that cupboard. The door next to that is, in fact, our General Office, so
please don’t go through there. That’s reserved for staff members only.
Exercise 2 (Track 9)
1
F
2
B
3
D
4
A
Audio script
Morning everyone, thanks for coming. Now, from next week there'll be a rota for all of you to
help out at the information stand here at Brookside Market. So, I just wanted to give you a
briefing about what you can find where. The information booth is to the right of the entrance
and I've given you all a plan to mark important places on. One of the most common enquiries
is where can I pay for my parking? People are amazed when we tell them that it's free now.
We used to charge for it and there was a ticket booth to the left of the entrance, but now that
it's been turned into a small stage, we hold cookery demonstrations there. Local chefs come
in and show people how to prepare dishes. It's really popular and you get a nice view of the
fountain there. We have over 50 stalls at the markets, selling everything from fresh fruit and
vegetables to locally made crafts, which unfortunately means people won't find things like
books or anything second-hand. We have a famous baker at the market and many people get
here really early just to buy his produce.
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His stall is located at the back of the markets next to the barbecue. We sell burgers and
sausages there but a lot of people like to bring their own lunch to eat and they're welcome to
go to the special area near the tree in the middle of the markets where they can do just that.
It's handy for the toilets too. The markets are located next to a circus school that holds classes
for children at the weekend, so we often get a lot of family groups in.
There's a playground on the right-hand side that's popular with them, and just in front of that
is where the farmers bring along chickens, rabbits and lambs for the children to pet. That's
always a very popular feature so you'll definitely be asked about that.
Just let people know there is a small fee if the children want to feed them. Well, that's
everything for now ...
Glossary
Exercise 1
1
straight
2
go
3
on
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at
5
take
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past ; second
Exercise 2
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e
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a
3
d
4
f
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b
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c
Exercise 3
1
Stop by; opposite the media room
9
Between the east and west paths
2
Round the second corner
10
Immediately to your left
3
Below the button
11
Your right, beside the kitchen
4
On the far right side
12
To the North; Wintergreen River
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5
The theatre; situated at the junction
13
Adjacent to; lobby’s southeastern corner
6
The third door; mall entrance
14
The main stage; to the north of; further
east
7
Turn right into; left; cloakroom
15
The statue; on the corner of
8
Northern end; circular stage area
16
Rectangular-shaped; northeastern
corner; the children’s playground
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UNIT 5. GOING ABROAD
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1
1
c
2
d
3
b
4
f
5
a
6
e
Vocabulary. Exercise 2
1
voluntary work
5
impartial advice
2
career prospect
6
language barrier
3
leaps and bounds
7
exchange students
4
snapped up
8
unrivalled opportunity
Vocabulary. Exercise 3
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Insight
x
Insightful
Inspection / inspector
Inspect
x
Charity
x
Charitable
Immigrate
Immigration
x
Passion
x
Passionate
Exam Focus
Example 1 (Track 1)
a. 1 moved, new building; 1992, 1978, 2001
2 send people abroad; less than a month, maximum of a year, more than a year
b. Suggested answers
1. changed to a new office, relocated
2. organize for people to go overseas; under a month; up to a year; over a year
1
C
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2
B
Example 2 (Track 1)
1
1978
2
1992
3
2001
4
year
5
month
6
four months
Audio script
Hi, everyone, and welcome to this talk about studying and working abroad. My name’s
James Stevens, and I’m the director of Overseas Opportunities. We’re one of the oldest
study and work agencies in the country – we’ve been sending people on work and
educational placements abroad for over 40 years, since 1978. I’ve been with the company
since 1992, and in that time, we’ve expanded greatly, especially after we got new premises
in 2001
So, let me tell you a bit about what we do and the opportunities that we can offer you. We
normally post around 500 people abroad to work or study for up to a year, but the
placements can be as short as a month, and the average stay is about four months.
Exercise 1 (Track 2)
1
A
7
B
2
B
8
B
3
A
9
A
4
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10
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11
A
6
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B
Audio script
1. All of us will go and look around the very old opera venue
2. The central art gallery is currently being renovated
3. The deadline for handing in the entrance form is the first Monday of next month
4. Everyone from our club goes on a hike together in the mountains each autumn
5. I’m afraid I’m not entirely sure what the office of the registrar is
6. The island breaks the bay up into two main sectors
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7. Nutritionists create menu plans with limits on daily fat and calorie levels
8. Art therapy is proven effective among mental patients
9. We are making a machine that generates a very small amount of rubbish material
10. Humpback whales can communicate by singing, sometimes for periods of up to 24 hours
11. The companies have created a series of new business strategies which involve using
innovative marketing plans to increase sales
12. E. Lilian Todd was an aviation pioneer who was responsible for important progress in
aircraft design in the early years of the 20th century
Exercise 2 (Track 3)
Suggested underlining
3
Charity placement do not have to pay; shopping, house, bus, train, other parts
of the country
4
Voluntary placement should; similar placement, happy, simple way, local
language
5
Sends highest number of volunteers; South-East Asia, India, Sub-Saharan
Africa
6
Most internships; do not pay, good salary, limited salary
7
Work placement; pay, once, not pay, pay company
8
Number-one thing, work placement saving, better work record, doing new
things
Answer keys
3
B
4
B
5
C
6
C
7
A
8
C
Audio script
Around a third of our placements are for voluntary work, so what that means is that you'll be
helping out with a charitable organization overseas. For these, we pay your airfare and
accommodation, but you'll need to cover your own food costs and any additional travel
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expenses, for example if you want to travel within the country at weekends or at the end of
your stay.
You don't need any experience to do these charitable placements, but you have to be willing
to live in fairly basic conditions, and to live without luxuries. However, we're sure you'll find it
a fulfilling and rewarding experience, and if it goes well, there's often the option to extend the
placement for an additional period of up to three months. We used to have a lot of projects in
India, but recently our focus has shifted, and now the majority of our postings are in SubSaharan Africa, along with a few in South-East Asia.
We also offer an advisory service for those who wish to undertake a period of study overseas.
We don't have our own schools abroad, but what we do have is a system where we offer
impartial advice on a range of educational institutions in the area you want to study. For
instance, if you're keen on studying Spanish, we have over 20 accredited language schools,
both in Spain and South America, all of which have been inspected and approved by our
overseas inspectors. What we offer is a specialized service based on your needs. If you want
to study in a coastal area, for instance, we can narrow down the choices to two or three great
schools near the sea, and then the final decision is up to you. Or if you want to study Spanish
for Business, we would probably recommend a school in a large city like Madrid or one of the
South American capitals so that you're based in a city near the commercial heart of the
country.
Now, we can also offer you a range of internships abroad, in companies across the world and
in different fields. Some of these internships are unpaid, and you'll need to fund the travel,
accommodation and living costs yourself. Others pay a basic monthly income which probably
just covers the costs, and this is the main type of internship we have. A few will pay a full
salary, but do be aware that the competition for these placements is fierce, and make sure
your CV is up to date and shows you in your best light - we'll send your resume to the company,
but it’s ultimately their decision, so my advice is to sell yourself. If you're interested in doing
an internship abroad, it's worth coming in for a chat with us, to talk about your interests and
future career prospects. This initial consultation is free of charge, but after that you'll need to
pay a fee for any additional advisory sessions with us. If your placement is successful, we'll
ask for a one-off fee, but we think it'll be worth it, in terms of saving you the time and money
of finding a placement yourself.
Anyway, we think that whichever option you choose if you go ahead, it will be the experience
of a lifetime. Not only will you be able to improve your CV, but more importantly you'll come
into contact with new people and experiences. If you get a fully paid internship, you might even
save a bit of money, but that's not really the main thing. If all of this sounds good, please stay
for a complimentary drink, and three of our advisors will be around for the rest of the day if
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you want to have an informal chat. I'll leave our brochures on the table here, and our email
address is on the back page, so do feel free to drop us a line if you want any further information
after the end of today's session. So, best of luck, and we hope you have a great overseas
opportunity in the future!
Practice
Exercise 1 (Track 5)
1
B
2
A
3
B
Audio script
M:
Hello, Laura. Do you have a minute?
W:
Sure, John. What’s up?
M:
I’ve been considering enrolling in the study abroad programme in Singapore for
psychology that you completed last term. But I’m still unsure of some things.
W:
What things in particular?
M:
Well, I couldn’t find much information on the application process. What was it like?
W:
Actually, it was a bit too complicated. There are a lot of steps to complete.
M:
I see. And what did you think about the lectures there?
W:
They were excellent. I found all of them very informative and insightful
M:
And the lecturers themselves?
W:
They are experts in their areas. A few of them are even published authors.
Especially the professor of my psychometrics course, he was terrific. It was because
of him that I chose the topic of psychometrics for my senior year thesis.
M:
Oh, that sounds rather challenging!
W:
Not at all. I was intimidated by the subject at first, but I didn’t find it overly
complicated as it was just an introductory course. I’d definitely recommend taking
that one.
M:
I see. Which other courses do you recommend?
W:
I know that you’re focusing your studies on counselling, so you should take the adult
counselling course that is offered as well.
M:
Yes, that would be good. Were there quite a lot of assignments or requirements for
each class?
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W:
A fair amount. But instead of a long final paper, most of the classes I took concluded
with a final test
Hmm… that sounds tough. Are there many differences between studying there and
M:
in the UK?
W:
Definitely. The type of psychology they teach is very similar to statistics, lots of
numbers, data and stuff like that. Far less of the theory and discussion we had in the
UK and more science based work, so it’s a different sort of challenge. But it
appealed to me, that’s why I chose psychometrics …
Oh, that makes sense. I’m actually hoping to take some data analysis courses if I
M:
take part in the programme too. It would help with my minor in psycholinguistics.
Speaking of which, I have some information about data courses in Singapore. Let’s
W:
head to …
Exercise 2 (Track 5)
1
A
2
C
3
A
4
D
Audio script
Lawyer:
Based on your own situation, I think you are just short of qualifying
Allen:
Oh, what do you suggest I do to improve my chances?
Lawyer:
Well, you definitely need more work experience. You have only worked for
nine months so you need to work for at least three more months before you
qualify to even apply.
Allen:
OK, that’s easy. What else?
Lawyer:
Well, you speak some English. There are a lot of points awarded for language
proficiency and that is a really easy way to get a lot of extra points. I suggest
you have an intensive language course so that you can get as many points as
possible in the language category, you can get a maximum of 16 points for
speaking one of the languages and 24 if you speak English and French
fluently. I think right now you would get around 8 in total. Maybe you could
start learning French as well. That would be very helpful.
Allen:
OK, that sounds like a lot of work, but I’ll do what I can do, I am really
determined to emigrate.
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Lawyer:
You also need a great reference. Do you have someone who can provide a
reference for you?
Allen:
Yes, my boss said he would write a wonderful reference for me.
Lawyer:
Good. We also need to discuss payment of my fees.
Allen:
How much are they?
Lawyer:
Well, when you sign the contract that says you agree for me to help you, you
must pay 50% of the total amount. That’s 10,000 RMB. You pay the other half
when you receive your invitation for an interview from the Canadian
Immigration office. Then I’ll help you prepare what to say at the interview.
Allen:
Okay, let’s do it.
Exercise 3 (Track 6)
1
C
2
C
3
A
4
B
5
C
Audio script
MAN: Now to move on to the other concerns you expressed earlier. At a UK university - as
I'm sure you know - you will be in an environment where independent learning is the norm,
which takes most students a while to adjust to, and at a time when you will be separated from
your normal surroundings and, in most cases, your family. This can be a difficult time. But
remember that something like 25% of our student body are international students like
yourselves, and that there are several organizations in the university and city whose main
purpose is to offer help and ensure that your time with us is enjoyable and useful.
One or two of you touched on the subject of accommodation earlier. So I'll just add a few
points: it is the University's policy to give priority in the allocation of residence places to three
categories, and those are: visiting students, exchange students and new postgraduate
students. However, demand exceeds supply, so there is still a need to put your name down
early for campus accommodation, particularly if your family is accompanying you. This means
that the earlier you decide whether you want to study with us ... and so get the procedure
moving, the better it will be for everybody. Yes?
WOMAN: What if you would prefer to live outside the university?
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MAN: If you're planning to live off-campus, you've got to sort things out even earlier.
As with everything in short supply, the good accommodation gets snapped up months before
the beginning of term - in other words if you're starting in October you need to be thinking
about it in June or at the very latest July. So you do need to think very carefully about what
you need, how much you can afford to pay, well in advance. What you can't do is leave it until
a few days before the start of term. The agencies in town are pretty good - it's just a matter of
contacting them in good time. Of course, we have a full-time accommodation officer available
to help all students. She'll get in touch with you when you're accepted - she's got plenty of
contacts in the town and will deal with the agencies on your behalf.
One or two of you asked me earlier about your level of spoken English. Obviously most of you
have already achieved a lot - I wish I could speak your language half as well. Having said that
though, I'm afraid the lecturers will make little or no allowance for the presence of non-native
speakers in the audience. So anything you can do to improve your spoken English - even
beyond the pretty high levels most of you have already reached - will help make your stay with
us that bit more fun for you. Some extra practice before you arrive is worth more than ... for
example private lessons afterwards, when you won't really have time. Oh ... and one last thing
before I invite further questions: it's very important that you...
Homework
Exercise 1 (Track 7)
1
B
2
C
3
C
4
B
Audio script
Ok everyone, thanks for coming today and for your interest in volunteering abroad. For those
that don’t know much about our company, Time Abroad, let me start by telling you a bit more.
Time Abroad is one of the largest volunteer abroad organizations in the UK. The company
was founded in 2000. In 2007, the company grew by joining with another company, PT Travel,
making us even larger. In 2014 we sent 10,000 people abroad on a variety of service projects
and internships overseas, more than any other company. All participants receive the best
support from our full-time, professional staff to ensure that the experience is safe, worthwhile
and fun.
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We have lots of very experienced staff working for us. We have around 150 fulltime staff
members, many of whom are former volunteers themselves inspired by their own experience.
Some of these people are even part of the original groups of volunteers back in the early 90s.
About 75 of those staff are not located in the UK at all, and spend their whole time in another
country supporting the volunteers. They are experts on the local communities you are working
in, having spent their whole lives there. They have vast experience in fields such as community
development or education.
The times that volunteers join the program vary a lot. Some join in July because they have
just finished studying at college or university and want to do some volunteering before they
move onto work or further study. The winter months are also popular because people want to
escape the cold weather in the UK. But there are no set start dates and programs run
continuously throughout the year, so the majority of volunteers start when it is best for them.
Time Abroad is an entirely independent organization which does not receive any funding from
religious bodies, political parties, development organizations, or other sources. And of course,
we don’t request money from our partner organizations in the developing world. All our work
is 100% funded through your contributions as a volunteer. We do get help from the
government, but that is from reduced business taxes, not financial contributions. It is this
financial independence that gives us the freedom to set up projects wherever we think it may
be useful and where we think that our volunteers can make a valuable contribution
Exercise 2 (Track 8)
1
C
2
B
3
A
4
A
Audio script
Thank you all for coming to my talk this evening. It’s nice to see so many people in the
audience. For those of you who don’t know very much about ‘Connection’, let me start by
giving you some background information about it.
‘Connection’ is a British organization that facilitates homestays all over the globe. This
organization prides itself on matching tens of thousands of host families with guests every
single year, allowing travelers to discover a country’s culture in a way like no other. Homestays
are ideal for both travelers and homeowners, enabling inter-cultural exchanges and the
development of life-long friendships, while providing travelers with often discounted
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accommodation costs, and host families with a steady income from the comfort of their own
homes. The homestay experience is particularly popular with university exchange students
looking for a more genuine insight into their country of choice, and an unrivalled opportunity
to develop their language skills. The homestay experience is truly unique and once-in-alifetime, and one that you will likely remember for the rest of your lives. It is important to note,
however, that some people will find it difficult to adapt to the new country, with many enduring
what is known as ‘culture shock’. Connection’s advice for those suffering from culture shock,
is to go out and make as many friends as possible, no matter how difficult you may find it.
Friends are guaranteed to help you feel more integrated as part of the local society, and show
you some great places to hang out. At first, it might seem extremely challenging to overcome
the language barrier between you and your host family; however, you will find that you quickly
overcome this and develop a very close and almost familial relationship. Many of our travelers
have suggested that they have found discussing their hobbies and other interests with their
host families is the best way to overcome any barriers, since you are more than likely to find
something you share in common. For example, you might find that you are both passionate
about football, and end up playing in the local field every week. One of our guests undertaking
a homestay in a rural area of the UK told us that she and her host now take a Tai Chi class
together upon a hilltop at sunrise, calling the experience ‘absolutely breathtaking’. After the
first few weeks, you will find your understanding of the people around you and their culture
deepens by leaps and bounds, and you will soon become one of the locals. Our hosts, in over
140 countries, turn a location into a culture, time into experience and strangers into friends.
Glossary
Exercise 1
1
i
6
e
2
d
7
h
3
a
8
b
4
f
9
g
5
j
10
c
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UNIT 6. AT THE UNIVERSITY
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1
1
b
2
a
3
f
4
g
5
c
6
e
7
d
Vocabulary. Exercise 2
1
set aside
2
meet the requirements / come up to scratch
3
come up to scratch / meet the requirements
4
carry out a research
5
fill in a registration form
6
hand in the assignment
7
settle into university
Vocabulary. Exercise 3
1
Orientation
2
Laboratory
3
Identification card
4
Role model
5
Perspective
6
Participation
7
Curriculum
Vocabulary. Exercise 4
Noun
Verb
Adjective
student / study
study
studious
disability
disable
disabled
approach
approach
approachable
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priority
prioritize
x
Vocabulary. Exercise 5
1
studious
2
approachable
3
prioritize
4
disabled
Exam Focus
Example 1 (Track 1)
(A) Key words: TWO, facilities, new, college
(B)
1
E
2
C
3
D
4
B
5
A
(C)
B, D
Option
A. Sports hall
Correct / Incorrect
Incorrect
Why (key words)
Glad to find out, now open
Recently opened, previously students
B. Canteen
Correct
had to bring their own lunches or eat at
home
C. Music studio
D. Science laboratories
Incorrect
Correct
Already know about, used this facility
for the first time last year
There are now three instead of two
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E. Library
Incorrect
Restocked, more books available than
ever before
Audio script
You will hear part of a talk to students about the college where they are going to study.
M: Hi everyone and welcome to Willowbank College of Higher Education. Well done on getting
your place here to study your chosen subjects! I’m Andy Peak and I’m your student
coordinator, which means I’m the person to come to if you have any problems or questions
during your course. Today’s all about helping you get to know the college before you start your
classes next week.
Let me tell you a bit about our facilities before I show you around. I’m pleased to inform you
that the library has been restocked over the summer break, and there are now more books
available than ever before to meet curriculum requirements! I’m sure you’ll be pleased to hear
that. Those of you who are studying music will already know about our fantastic music studio,
where you’ll be able to practice and even make recordings. Students who used this facility for
the first time last year really enjoyed the opportunity to share their music with others. I’m also
pleased to report that the science labs have moved to a different site – and there are now
three instead of two. We’ve also recently opened the student canteen which has been a great
success so far. Previously students had to bring their own lunches or eat at home. There’s a
discount of course. And finally, sports students will be glad to find out that the sports hall is
now open in the evenings until 10 pm for practice.
Practice
Exercise 1 (Track 2)
Questions 3 & 4: B, E
Questions 5 & 6: D, E
Audio script
So, we’re now standing right outside the college office, which is a really useful place for you
to know. This is where you can contact a tutor outside of class time if you need to talk to them.
Just ask one of the assistants and they’ll make a call for you. Now you’ll see that outside the
office there are photocopy machines. I’m afraid that these are not for student use – if you do
want to copy anything, you’ll find another machine located in the corridor near the language
classroom – I’ll show you that later … Moving on, you’ll probably upload any project work or
other assignments to the website your tutors will tell you about. If you have any issues with
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this – if it isn’t working or anything – do come and speak to someone here. Some of you may
require a parking space. If so, you need to complete a form – pick one up from the box on the
office wall and you’ll be given a badge to displace in your car window. And last but not least,
this is the place where you shouldn’t come if there are problems with any of the computers in
the computer lab – the technician’s office is right next to the lab – I’ll point that out to you on
our tour.
After our tour, which we’ll start in another few moments, there are a few bits of administration
which you need to do before you leave for the day. You’ve already completed registration for
your courses this morning, so that means you can just come straight to class on Monday
morning. What you do need are login details for the college website – your username and
password. You should collect those from the reception desk this afternoon. While you’re there,
the receptionists will take your pictures for your student identification card – and that will be
ready for you to collect when you start next week. And one more thing before we set off – we
do need contact details for your family in case of emergency. I’ll give an information pack in a
moment – there’s a form in there for this. Please do fill that in and bring it with you to your first
class.
Exercise 2 (Track 3)
1
B
2
C
3–5
A, D, E (in any order)
6
B
7&8
A, D (in any order)
9
B
10
A
Audio script
Interviewer: Welcome to orientation week. Today I am here with the captain of our school's
women's gymnastics team. Her name is Elizabeth Rain and she is a 4th year student. I hope
you can all see her as an example of a responsible student and athlete, a role model for
everyone. Hi, Elizabeth, thank you for stopping by our orientation week.
Elizabeth: Thank you for having me. Welcome to our university, everyone! If there are any of
you thinking about joining our school's athletic programme, I would strongly encourage you to
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do it. Being a part of the gymnastics team has been one of my best experiences during my
time at this school. It has taught me so much about teamwork and friendship and has even
taught me how to improve my academics by prioritising my time.
Interviewer: I have some questions that I am sure the students will want to know the answers
to as well. First of all, how did you find the time to do well in classes as well as train for
gymnastics?
Elizabeth: Prioritising is the key. You must be very organized. Every day I wake up and I know
what I must do for the day. I plan things in order of importance. For example, if today I have a
competition for gymnastics in the afternoon, then I know I have to finish my homework and
study in the morning. In other words, keeping an organised schedule of your priorities is very
important.
Interviewer: Can you explain to the students a little bit about your study habits?
Elizabeth: Well, I usually try to take classes that I am interested in. This way I have no excuse
not to study, because I chose the classes out of my own preference. I separate my study time
by class. For example, if I have 5 classes for this semester, I will study for one class a day
from Monday through Friday, and then review for all of them on the weekend. I won't try and
study for all 5 of my classes at one time. It is too hard to do that, to remember everything, and
not feel like you are going crazy. It is very important to focus the time that you set aside for
studying. I do not study with the television on. I try to keep away from all distractions, because
I find that I learn better that way. But Of course, how each individual will study depends on
each person.
Interviewer: That sounds like good advice. Let's talk a little bit about your gymnastics career.
How long have you been doing this sport for, and what has been the best moment of your
college participation?
Elizabeth: Well, I have been participating in gymnastics since I was a kid. My parents got me
involved in the sport. Hmmm the best moment I would have to say that there is not one single
instance that stands out in my mind as a best moment, but more of a whole experience. My
first year in university was definitely one of the best years of my life. I met my best friends that
year and really learned to grow up and be independent. Our team went to the national
championships that year, and it was an incredible experience. So I would count that whole
year as my best experience in college.
Interviewer: How about the worst moment?
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Elizabeth: It is true everyone goes through bad experiences. My worst experience would have
to be the fall of last year, when I broke my wrist. I was unable to participate in sports for the
remainder of the year and had to learn how to write with my left hand. I guess when I look
back at it though, even though I wouldn't wish this to happen to anyone, this experience
definitely made me stronger as a person. It taught me to look at life with a new perspective
and to really value the friends and family that are important and close to me.
Interviewer: Thanks for your time, Elizabeth. Do you have anything else you want to tell the
new students?
Elizabeth: Just have a good time. Don't stress out too much, but be responsible for your
actions. Work hard and play hard, that's my motto for life.
Exercise 3 (Track 4)
A, C, F (in any order)
Audio script
Presenter: Welcome to Student Times, the program with the latest on happening
universities around the country. Today we'll be discussing disabled applicants, and the kind
of support they can expect to find — or not find — at the university of their choice. With me
to tell us more is Student Disability Advisor Sally Taylor. Good morning, Sally.
Sally: Good morning, Hugh. I'd like to start by pointing out that although one in four people
has some kind of disability, the proportion among students is much lower. This is partly
because most students are under 25 and many people only develop their disabilities as they
get older - but it's also because some universities don't do much to encourage access. It is
true, though, that some have quite sticky problems when it comes to, for instance,
wheelchair access — ancient buildings, cobbled streets built centuries ago, and so on. When
faced with such a situation, some universities make an extra special effort to provide for
students with particular disabilities, while others have specialist accommodation. In fact, all
universities should have a written policy statement on students with disabilities, setting out
What facilities they have, what their attitude is, and what they're prepared to do. But, having
said that, only you can properly understand the challenges of any disability you have, and
so, before accepting a place at a university (or even, while you're considering applying, if
only to raise the universities' awareness), it's good to talk to them and find out how much
they can (and will) do for you. The problem is who to talk to. Most universities and some
students' unions have a disability advisor who is supposed to know what facilities they
already have and will help with further arrangements if necessary or possible. However, all
too often this person is a token. Sometimes it's just an extra responsibility given to a
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secretary. They don't know what the situation is in practice, and they don't have any real
authority to change anything. So, given that for any prospective student it's best to visit a
university before applying, it's an especially good idea for students with disabilities or special
needs to check whether the place really does come up to scratch. In general, the university
should provide personal care and assistance, and there are certain key features to look out
for if you have a particular disability, including the following.
Homework
Exercise 1 (Track 5)
C, E
Audio script
As I said earlier, there is I think at Rexford an excellent combination of physical and
geographical advantages - as well as having a rural setting and still being close to central
London, something that will certainly be of interest to you is that Rexford is just 35 minutes
from London Airport. At Rexford we have a strong research capability. We came 7th out of
101 universities in last year's research assessment, carried out by a government body and
did particularly well in your particular subjects, engineering and science. Actually we got a
top research grade of five for engineering, geography and computer sciences. One further
point - and I know from talking to you individually that a number of you may be looking for
some experience in industry after the course - is that all our science and engineering
research departments have unusually close relationships with industry in the area.
Anyway that's enough sales talk from me ... I'll just take a sip of this coffee that's just arrived,
thank you, and then I'll say something about what actually happens when you apply.
Exercise 2
1-2
D, E (in any order)
3
A
4
B
5
C
6
C
Audio script
Track 6
Martina: Oh hi George, how's it going?
George: Hi Martina, it's going well. How about you? How's university life?
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Martina: Well it's great - apart from the studying of course.
George: Yeah - me too! what are you studying? I seem to remember that you were going to
do Art. That was your best subject, wasn't it?
Martina: No - not really - I just liked the teacher. He was French and had an amazing
accent. My favourite subject was History but I couldn't see what career that would give me.
George: Ah, right. So what did you choose?
Martina: Well I found it really difficult to decide. I was really good at Science but I must admit
I never really enjoyed studying it. So, in the end I decided to opt for English which was my
second favourite subject and I thought it would be more useful to me than studying anything
else. So - that's what I'm doing. Um - how are you finding university?
Track 7
Martina: Um - how are the students at your place?
George: Well I haven't really met anyone yet. They all seem a bit quiet.
Martina: Perhaps they're working hard - they don't appear to be very studious here, but they
are very friendly. I must say I've been doing a lot of sitting around and chatting over the last
week or so.
George: Well, that's good. The only person I've spoken to really is my tutor. He's very
approachable and seems to understand how difficult it can be starting university.
Martina: It's good to have someone you can talk to. And he may help you meet other
students.
George: Actually that doesn't bother me. I'm bound to get to know some people sooner or
later. It's more a question of finding out what I need to do. where to go and so on. I hope he
can help me with that.
Martina: Oh I would have thought so. Well we certainly have a lot of work ahead of us. It
seems like a long time, doesn't it - studying for three years.
George: Yes, it does - but I'm sure it'll go quickly. You know I'm really dreading the first
assessment.
Martina: Yes - for the course I'm doing we have to hand our first one in at the end of next
month.
George: Really - so have you got the topic yet?
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Martina: No - but we'll get it soon. I'm not sure how much we have to write yet - not too
much, I hope!
George: I know what you mean. And it's hard to study especially where I am now.
Martina: Oh - where are you living?
George: I'm living in a hall of residence. I thought that would be a good idea as there'd be a
lot of people around but I'm finding it a bit noisy. I can see that I'm going to have problems
when I really need to get down to some work.
Martina: So I guess you need to be somewhere on your own then?
George: Yes - well I do like to have some people around me, so I'd prefer to live with a
family somewhere in a house not too far from the university.
Martina: Well good luck with that.
George: Yes, thanks - and good luck to you as well. I have to dash now. I've another lecture
in ten minutes. Bye for now.
Martina: Bye.
Exercise 3 (Track 8)
1
D
2
B
3
B
4
A
5
C
6
D
Audio script
If you want to take an undergraduate course of study, you require a letter of
recommendation from your principal and copies of your school records and exam results.
You must of course demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English. Different
majors require different abilities in English. Undergraduate courses in science often require
you to do a foundation year before you start the course so that you achieve the requisite
knowledge before you begin the courses. Degrees generally last three years, though the first
year doesn’t count towards your final marks. Application is always via UCAS, an
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organization that handles all undergraduate students. Postgraduate application is via direct
application to universities. They will require a minimum pass in your degree, certainly above
average and as with undergraduate courses require a minimum level in your English ability.
Most Masters courses take one year, but some take two, so be sure to take this into account
when choosing. There are two systems of ranking for universities overall achievement and
for each of their separate departments. Other kinds of information are available, like
graduate employment statistics. Generally British universities are generally respected
globally and there is an international ranking system that lists all the top universities in the
world for you to check where your university places.
Exercise 4 (Track 9)
1
D
2
B
3
D
4
D
Audio script
Cambridge University seeks to attract the very' highest caliber of students and, for this
reason, there is a minimum requirement of 3. 7 GPA for prospective students. For those who
do meet this prerequisite for admission, the courses at our university are second to none.
The system of application to both Cambridge and Oxford (or Oxbridge as they are
collectively known) differs greatly to that applicable to other British Universities. There are
two separate but equally important forms to fill out. The first is for UCAS, the University and
Colleges Admissions Service. This is essential for any student wanting to join an
undergraduate course in Britain. The second is the University’s own application form. You
may or may not choose to state a preference as to which college you should like to enroll in
but bear in mind that some colleges are particularly over-subscribed. Unlike most other
countries, British undergraduate degrees are highly specialized and are consequently of a
shorter length than is common elsewhere. The degree programs at Cambridge are
deservedly world-renowned. We look for students who not only have a high level of ability in
their chosen field of study but also have skills in a wide range of interests. We particularly
welcome students with musical talent and we offer many scholarships and bursaries to such
candidates. Overall, a student who has experience in a wide range of extra-curricular
activities will be preferred over one who hasn’t.
Glossary
Exercise 1
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Words that are people: professor, graduate, undergraduate, tutor, lecturer
Exercise 2
1
undergraduate
6
tutor
2
attend
7
widely
3
seminars
8
academic
4
lectures
9
assessment
5
notes
10
graduate
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SPEAKING
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UNIT 1. YOUR HOBBY
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1
1
Positive
2
Negative
3
Positive
4
Neutral
5
Positive
6
Neutral
7
Negative
1. I’m keen on photography. like
2. I can’t stand board games. dislike
3. I’m crazy about computer games. like
4. I don’t mind cooking. neutral
5. I’m fanatical about playing cards. like
6. Going to the theatre? I can take it or leave it. neutral
7. Going to gigs is not my kind of thing. dislike
Vocabulary. Exercise 2
Student’s answer
Vocabulary. Exercise 3
1
Page-turner
12
Taken up
2
Set
13
Concert
3
About
14
Gigs
4
Opening
15
Lyrics
5
Character
16
Tunes
6
Exhibition
17
Charts
7
Hype
18
Go for
8
Original
19
Sweltering
9
Representational
20
Go splash
10
Abstract
21
Life-saving
11
Work
22
Emergency
Grammar. Exercise 1
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1
I get some regular exercise
2
I don’t put on weight
3
Keep myself up to date with the news
4
I can spend some time with my family
5
Keep fit
6
I can fall asleep easily
Grammar. Exercise 2
1
English is easy to learn
2
Movies are fun for young people to watch together
3
It is convenient to get to the park from my house
4
It is boring to read books about history
5
It is healthy for children to eat vegetables
Pronunciation. Exercise 1
The 1st time
The 2nd time
1
Correct (C)
Incorrect (I)
2
Incorrect (I)
Correct (C)
3
Incorrect (I)
Correct (C)
4
Correct (C)
Incorrect (I)
5
Correct (C)
Incorrect (I)
6
Incorrect (I)
Correct (C)
Exam Focus
Example 1 (Track 1)
●
Frequency phrases: all the time
●
What: splashing around in the water
●
Who: with my mother
●
Where: the pool near my house
●
When: in the evening about once a week
●
Why: relax after work and get some exercise
Example 2
Candidate B and C have natural answer by adding fillers.
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Exercise 1 (Suggested ideas)
1. Do you know how to swim?
●
Answer: yes
●
How good: good swimmer
●
How you learned: used to go swimming every month, taught myself how to swim, got
into formal swimming lesson when I was 8
●
How you feel: enjoy swimming up until now
2. Do you prefer to swim in the ocean or swimming pool?
●
Answer: ocean
●
Why: gives me a sense of peace to be out in the wide and deep waters find
balance in life
●
What you don’t like: pools
●
Why: strong chemical smell
3. How can children learn to swim?
●
Answer: take lessons
●
Who will teach: swim classes taught by expert coaches
●
When: every summer
●
Who will attend: kids aged 3-5
4. Do many people in your country like to go swimming?
●
Answer: yes
●
Why: country surrounded with beautiful beaches
●
Where they swim: beaches in Samson, Bai Chay, My Khe, Vung Tau …
●
How often: every summer
Practice
Topic: Reading (Suggested answer)
Question 1. Honestly, I prefer to read books rather than newspapers. In my view, books
take me to different places. That is, books allow me to use my imagination. On the other
hand, I find newspapers annoying because they are filled with many advertisements.
Question 2. I like reading books in my own room. When I read in my room, I do not get
distracted by other people. I even have a favorite chair in the corner of my room to snuggle
in for reading. Thus, I can concentrate on what I am reading.
Question 3. Yes, I do. I like discussing books I’ve read with my friends. This is a good way
of engaging them in a conversation. I also get to learn about other books that they have
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read. If we happen to have read the same book, then we can share our feelings and
opinions about it.
Question 4. No, that is not very popular among young ones in Vietnam. This is because of
the growing popularity of the Internet. The trend nowadays is that young people prefer
playing online games, surfing the internet and chatting with one another to reading books.
Question 5. I usually buy the books that I read. This is because I like to collect books. Every
time I buy books, my collection grows. I sometimes borrow books from my friends or from
the library.
Topic: Painting/drawing (Suggested answer)
Question 1. I have never painted because I do not have a talent for it. However, I like to
admire paintings of famous artists. When there are special exhibits in museums, I take time
to visit the museums and appreciate the paintings on display there.
Question 2. I definitely prefer collecting paintings to making them. I don’t paint because I
don’t have the talent for it, and purchasing them is much simpler. Among my favorites in my
collection are paintings by Michelangelo, da Vinci, and Picasso.
Question 3. Yes, I do. My favorite painting is the famous Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.
Although I haven’t actually seen the painting, I have seen photos of it and it reminds me of
my mother. The painting is very controversial because of Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile. I
really believe that her smile has a secret meaning.
Question 4. Definitely! Drawing is challenging because for one, painters need good
imaginations. They have to be creative enough to capture the beauty of their subject.
Painting also requires focus and patience. People would say painting is a skill, but I believe
that it is a form of discipline, too.
Question 5. Of course! In my opinion, drawing has a positive influence on children’s
creativity and imagination. It is also a healthy hobby. More importantly, children who draw
can express their feelings and emotions through their works of art.
Homework
Topic: Music (Suggested answer)
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Question 1. I like music that is soft and mellow. I like listening to smooth jazz in particular
because it is very relaxing and pleasant to the ears. Furthermore, soft music refreshes me
when I feel tired. Even better, it helps me relax my mind and calm my nerves.
Question 2. Many people hate pop music because they hear it as noise. The problem
nowadays is that pop artists combine screaming and rambling and call it music. Some
people do not appreciate it because they are not used to it.
Question 3. I love live performances. As a matter of fact, I watch at least once a month. My
brother and I share the same interest, so we usually go together, sometimes along with
other friends depending on who’s playing. I would always prefer it to just listening to CDs
because CDs are edited and lack emotion.
Question 4. Yes, I have. I learned how to play the piano when my mother enrolled me in a
class when I was young. To be honest, I am not that good at playing the piano and I can play
only a few songs. Aside from the piano, I can also play the guitar a little bit.
Question 5. Certainly! I believe that music classes should be conducted in schools
because it helps enhance the student’s artistic talents. Not only that, music is also a form
of recreation and self-expression. Learning music will help in the students’ mental and
emotional growth.
Glossary
Exercise 1
(A) L – phrases: was really fascinated by, appeals to me
(B) D – phrases: don’t see the point of it, seems like a waste of time to me
(C) L – am quite on swimming
(D) L – would like to, I’d enjoy, worthwhile
(E) D – I really can’t bear, frustrating, stressful
Exercise 2
1
c
2
b
3
f
4
d
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5
a
6
e
Exercise 3
Positive
Negative
Exhilarating, fascinating,
Annoying, dull, irritating,
original, relaxing, worthwhile
pointless, stressful
Exercise 4
1
Fascinating
2
Relaxed
3
Irritating
4
Annoying
5
Exhilarating
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UNIT 2. MEDIA
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1
1
Periodical
2
Headline
3
Current event
4
Informative
5
Impactful
6
Keep somebody updated
Vocabulary. Exercise 2
Student’s answer
Vocabulary. Exercise 3
1
b
2
c
3
a
4
d
Vocabulary. Exercise 4
1
work
2
cellular
3
called
4
subject, misinterpretation
5
meet
Vocabulary. Exercise 5
Student’s answer
Vocabulary. Exercise 6
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Positive
Negative
Neutral
Gripping
Pointless
I can take it or leave it
Inspirational
A complete waste of time
It gave me food for thought
Intriguing
It’s not my cup of tea
It was nothing to write home
Absolutely hilarious
about
I watched it on one sitting
I was glued to the screen
Grammar. Exercise 1
1
When I want to be updated about current events and social issues, I can just
go to the headlines
2
When I go to bed at night, I usually watch a drama until I get sleepy
3
At 9 p.m. last night, I was reading news articles on the Internet while my wife
was shopping online
4
My mother has prevented me from using computers since she realized I
might have Internet addiction
5
As soon as we had heard the news about the murder on the radio, we rushed
to the police station.
Grammar. Exercise 2
1
because of
2
since
3
as
4
because of
5
because
Grammar. Exercise 3
1
You cannot remove advertisements from appearing on YouTube unless you
sign up for Premium membership.
2
If you are a victim of identity theft, you need to contact your local police
department.
3
I’ll give you my phone number in case you need to contact me
Pronunciation. Exercise 1
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Sentence
/s/
1. I've had a sore throat for three days.
X
2. They sell all kinds of stuff here.
X
/ʃ/
3. The sun is shining brightly today.
X
4. We stayed at a nice hotel by the shore
X
of a lake.
5. Red eyes are a sign of lack of sleep.
X
Exam Focus
Example 1
Candidate A. low
Candidate B. high
Example 2
oh, I prefer to watch TV rather than read the newspaper.
Answer
The reason is that reading the newspaper requires a lot of time and
Reason
concentration while watching TV is very easy.
I mean I just have to sit back and watch my favorite comedy series
Example
such as Friends and the Big Bang theory. I can even do other
things like eat my meal, exercise and even study while the TV is
on.
However, if you watch too much TV, it can be very harmful to your
Alternative
eyes.
Exercise 1
Question 1. My favorite programme is the evening news. That’s because I want to learn a
lot about what is going on in my country. We are now living in the Coronavirus pandemic, so
I usually watch news on how it progresses and safety rules.
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Question 2. A lot, actually. Maybe about 2 to 3 hours a day. That’s because there are many
interesting programmes on TV. I usually turn on the TV for the evening news, which lasts for
nearly 2 hours. I also scan other channels and watch a comedy sitcom until I get sleepy.
However, I’m trying to reduce my screen time to protect my eyes.
Question 3. Yes, all of them are always glued to the TV. My parents like to watch the news.
My siblings, on the other hand, like to watch drama and comedy programmes. As for me, I
like to watch the documentaries on the Discovery Channel.
Question 4. Well … yes, I guess so. The reason is that there were not any playgrounds in
my neighborhood when I was a child, so I just only stayed at home and watched TV. I
remember I used to spend about 3 hours a day watching cartoons every evening. However,
at present, I’m always up to my ears in work, so I hardly watch the telly.
Question 5. Definitely, but it would not be as important as it is now. This is because the
Internet is becoming more popular. It may replace television as a primary source of
information and entertainment for most people.
Practice
Topic: Newspapers / Magazines (Suggested answer)
Question 1. Yes, I do like reading periodicals because it is informative. For example, I can
just go to the headlines when I want to be updated about current events and social issues. In
fact, I read newspapers and magazines daily to keep me updated.
Question 2. I started reading periodicals when I got to high school. We had a teacher who
asked us to learn about current events in the country, so we read the newspaper daily.
Question 3. Yes, many people do. In fact, I think most of us read the paper since it is the
easiest way to get the news. For example, when you are going out, it is common to see
people holding newspapers on the way to work, on the buses or in the café.
Question 4. Well, I guess reading the local news has been a habit of mine. The local events
are of greater concern for me because the effect is more immediate and impactful to me. On
the other hand, international news is of a larger scale, which does not even concern me at
all, so I do not even bother.
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Question 5. Fashion magazines always have my interest because I have always been into
trendy things. Up until now, I’ve collected magazines like “Vogue”, “Elle”, and “Seventeen”
and I read them every day.
Topic: The Internet / computers (Suggested answer)
Question 1. I started using a computer in first grade. At first, they taught us the parts of the
computer and how to use them properly. I think without that experience, I never would have
the interest to use a computer as a child.
Question 2. Yes, I do, all through the day, the reason why I am usually online is to
communicate with my business contacts and surf for updates on current events. For
example, I have recently had meetings with my distant customers via the Internet. Because
of the pandemic, we cannot meet in person.
Question 3. I use the Internet mainly for research and communication. I usually look for
news articles and photos on the Web. I also send important emails to business
acquaintances.
Question 4. No, I don’t think so. I say this because it is very easy to upload information
online since there is no verifying authority that would screen the things people put on the
Internet. For instance, there is a lot of fake news about celebrities that people make up on
the Internet every day.
Question 5. Yes, I think so. Children, most especially, spend too much of their time and
energy on electronic gaming because almost all of their friends are into it. Such addiction is
quite widespread, and today’s young generation is not performing as well as they should in
school.
Homework
Topic: Mobile phones (Suggested answer)
Question 1. Yes, I do carry a cellular phone every day and everywhere I go. I use it to
communicate with business partners any time of the day. I find it very useful and I can’t live
without it.
Question 2. I had my first mobile phone when I was in college. Back in the old days, mobile
phones were not as essential because people had time to meet face to face to talk. My first
one was a gray Nokia 3210, which I used for 5 years until it got stolen.
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Question 3. Right now, I use it for work purposes. My mobile phone has access to the
Internet so I always check emails from business clients. I also use it to call them up when
they need my services and text them useful information.
Question 4. I have always preferred talking on the phone to texting. I’ve always thought that
when we are trying to convey messages concerning emotions, we are better understood
when we speak them. Otherwise, we will just be subject to misinterpretation if we just text
our feelings.
Question 5. No, not really. It takes a while for me to get used to new technology, so I hold
on to what I’ve already got. When I happen to change phones, it would happen about once
in 5 years or so.
Glossary
Exercise 1
1
Press
5
controversial
2
Publications
6
Front page
3
Sources
7
Biased
4
Safeguards
8
exposés
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UNIT 3. HEALTH & FITNESS
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1
1
secure
2
earned
3
emerged
4
keep
5
opened
6
prescription
Vocabulary. Exercise 2
1
fever
2
headache
3
cold
4
cough
5
back pain
6
sneeze
Vocabulary. Exercise 3
1
equalize
2
defeat
3
thrilling
4
artificial
5
tournament
Grammar. Exercise 1
1
your
2
their
3
it or this
4
they or these
5
it or this
6
it or this
7
he or she, it
Grammar. Exercise 2
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1
Supermarkets
6
the basic cooking skills
2
fruit and vegetables have increased
7
cooking
8
young people
considerably in price
3
a rise in obesity and other health
related problems
4
my mother
9
processed meals
5
(many) young people
10
processed meals
Pronunciation. Exercise 1
1
Healthy, affect. More examples: effect, deserve, happy, …
2
Open. More examples: police, success, study …
3
Record. More examples: present, produce, suspect …
4
Prescription, decision. More examples: competition, television, description …
Exam Focus
Example 1
Topic: Describe an exciting competition or sporting event you have witnessed.
Prompts / requirements:
●
What the competition or sporting event was
●
When and Where it took place
●
Who won
●
And explain why it was exciting.
Example 2
Candidate
A
B
Comment
Write long sentences � ineffective (because the time for making
notes is limited)
Write keywords / ideas � effective (because we can make notes of
more ideas)
Example 3
Student’s answer
Example 4
Opening phrases: I’d like to talk about …
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Example 5
Sample answer
I’d like to talk about the most exciting football match I’ve ever seen. It marked a new episode
in the football history of Vietnam. Our U23 team successfully defeated Qatar in the semifinal,
which secured a place in the final round.
As I remembered, the match started at 3 p.m. on January 23 at Changzhou Olympic Sports
Centre.
It was an extremely thrilling match with a lot of surprises. The Qatar team, which had won all
its previous matches in the tournament, opened the score with a successful penalty in the first
half. Vietnam however earned a 1-1 draw halfway through the second half with a goal from
Nguyen Quang Hai. The last few minutes of the second half saw Qatar take the lead, before
Hai once again scored the equalizer for Vietnam to bring the match to extra time, which ended
goalless.
In the penalty shootout, the Vietnamese team emerged victorious after successfully converting
four out of its five penalty kicks, while keeper Bui Tien Dung managed to save two penalties
from the Qatari side.
I think Vietnam deserved this victory thanks to the team’s non-stop fighting spirit until the end.
As a Vietnamese citizen and a football lover, I felt really satisfied and proud of the team.
Exercise 1
Student’s answer
Practice
Exercise 1 (Suggested answer)
I really want to try rock climbing, so I’d like to talk about that.
You don’t need a lot of equipment to go rock climbing, but it’s really important to have a good
helmet to protect your head. You also need special rubber shoes so that you can get a good
grip on the rocks. You also need some other things like ropes, but I think I could just rent
them.
There are lots of benefits of rock climbing. Firstly, it can improve confidence because you
have to get up the rock by yourself. Secondly, it’s a great way to meet new people,
especially if you take classes with a group. And thirdly, it can be a good way to travel as you
can go to different countries and visit lots of different mountain ranges.
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When it comes to the best place to learn climbing, I don’t think it’s a good idea to start in the
mountains because it’s quite difficult and it could be dangerous. A better idea would be to
start on an artificial wall. Actually, there’s a climbing wall at the university I go to, so I think it
would be best to start there.
There are three main reasons why I want to try rock climbing. I think it would be a rewarding
activity because you get a sense of achievement when you reach your goal. Also, it’s a good
way to exercise. I don’t really like going to the gym, but I do need to lose some weight;
therefore, I think rock climbing would be a good option. The last reason is that it’s outside in
the fresh air; the mountains bring you closer to nature.
Now that I’ve thought about it a bit, I think I will check out the classes at university and may
join a club. I want to start learning this sport as soon as possible.
Exercise 2 (Suggested answer)
I’d like to describe an activity I like doing to keep healthy. The activity is yoga.
I really enjoy doing yoga. I do yoga every week and I do it in two different places. Firstly, I do
yoga in my bedroom. Sometimes I do it after a hard day at university but I usually do it in the
morning. Secondly, I do yoga at a yoga center near university.
In my opinion, it keeps me healthy in different ways. It is good for my body because I have to
be strong and fit. It’s really challenging! It is good for my mind too, because I have to focus
my mind on one thing. It’s good to forget about studying and exams when you are tired.
Finally, I like doing it because it’s important to keep fit and it makes me feel very relaxed and
calm. I don’t like going to gyms or noisy places, so doing yoga at home or in a quiet class is
great.
Exercise 3 (Suggested answer)
I will talk about a terrible experience when I got ill. It happened a few months ago when I had
the flu coupled with a sore throat. A week before it happened, I was so stressed with work. I
had stayed late nights in the office to meet several deadlines. I lack sleep and I also couldn’t
eat on time.
My body started to feel weak; I started to have slight fever and colds. I knew it was going to
be bad because I was having headaches, and severe muscle and body aches. I also started
to have a dry cough and my throat hurts.
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It lasted for about a week. I went to see a doctor so I can get the right prescription. I was
advised to have bed rest for a few days.
I was not able to report for work for a week. Luckily, I had already finished all my deadlines
before it happened. But, it still affected my life because I failed to do my daily routine. I also
asked my mom to take care of me since I lived alone. When I came back to work, there’s a
huge pile of paperwork waiting on my desk.
Homework
Sample answer
I’d like to talk about someone who has a healthy lifestyle. That’s my close friend, Lisa. We
have been friends for many years, and I have always had great admiration for her healthy
lifestyle.
Lisa has a healthy, balanced diet. She cuts down on junk food and soft drinks and consumes
a suitable amount of meat, veggies, and fruits. Having a nine-to-five job, Lisa manages to
prepare and eat home-cooked food instead of takeaways and fast food. She believes that
home-cooked food is much more nutritious and healthier. Drinking at least one liter of water is
one of her to-do lists, as well. Besides, she works out on a regular basis, hitting the gym after
work. Last week, she told me that she was taking up yoga to improve her strength and
flexibility, which is no surprise to me because Lisa is such a sporty person. To keep fit, she
often takes the stairs instead of elevators. Another thing that I admire is that Lisa is not a night
owl like me. She rarely stays up too late and does her skincare before sleeping at 11 p.m. I
wonder how she can resist the temptation of browsing on Tiktok or binge-watching movies.
Thanks to getting enough sleep, Lisa can get up quite early and make hearty breakfasts. Her
morning routine does impress a person who often sleeps in and skips breakfast like me.
I learned that Lisa’s healthy lifestyle is made up of a balanced diet, daily exercise, and
adequate sleep, and though it’s tough for me to break some bad habits to follow hers, I will
try my best.
Glossary
Exercise 1
1
one-sided contest
7
performance
2
defeated
8
praised
3
semi-final
9
outstanding / brilliant
4
resistance
10
overall
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5
brilliant / outstanding
6
critical of
11
achievement
Exercise 2
1
Performance
5
Praise
2
Achievement
6
Brilliant
3
Criticize
7
Favorite
4
Resistance
8
Defeat somebody
Exercise 3
1
defeated
5
favorite, sided
2
contest
6
critical
3
overall
7
opponent, semi
4
achievement
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UNIT 4. HOLIDAYS & TRAVEL
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1
1
c
6
e
2
h
7
g
3
a
8
i
4
b
9
j
5
f
10
d
Vocabulary. Exercise 2
1
A
2
B
3
A
4
C
5
B
6
C
7
C
Grammar. Exercise 1
1
breathtaking
6
far-off
2
package
7
picturesque
3
attraction
8
mountainous
4
accommodation
9
affordable
5
book
10
stressful
Pronunciation. Exercise 1
1
/z/
6
/s/
2
/z/
7
/iz/
3
/s/
8
/z/
4
/iz/
9
/z/
5
/s/
10
/z/
Exam Focus
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Example 1
Topic: Describe your idea of a perfect holiday away from home.
Prompts / requirements:
●
Where it would be
●
Who you would go with
●
What you would do there
●
And explain why you think this would be a perfect holiday.
For this topic card, we should use future tenses (will / be going to)
Example 2
●
Where: Maldives
●
Who: Friends, anyone who knows the place
●
What: Enjoy nature, scuba dive, active day, night spa, massage
●
Why: Get rid of stress, relax, beach, all day long
Example 3
Student’s answer
Example 4 (Suggested answer)
I’ve always dreamt of a long vacation far away on a mountain or by the seaside. I want to go
to the Maldives for my perfect holiday. Without a doubt, my friend Sora is the perfect partner
because she grew up there.
We could choose one or two islands and enjoy nature. The first thing we should do when we
arrive there is to scuba dive and see the beautiful fish and coral. After an active day, we can
go for a night spa to have facials and the body massage.
I heard the Maldives is a place where you don’t need to worry about sightseeing or
shopping. Because of this reason the Maldives would be a perfect holiday destination for us
since we want to get rid of stress and relax in the middle of the beach all day long. And that,
for me, is the sweetest escape.
Exercise 1
Student’s answer
Practice
Exercise 1 (Suggested answer)
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A tourist spot I can never forget is Boracay beach, which is very famous among people in my
country. It is found on one of the Islands in the Philippines.
The interesting things you can find there are the finest white sand in the world, exotic
animals both on land and in water, people from different countries and the breathtaking view
of the sea. Specifically, what captures every visitor’s heart is the blue clear water that allows
you to see under-water creatures.
I find Boracay interesting because there are so many fun things to do in that place. In
Boracay, people can lie on the sand to get the perfect tan. People can admire the scenery
and enjoy the cool breeze, which helps them to forget their worries. Aside from that,
adventurous people can enjoy doing exciting activities such as boating, surfing and scuba
diving. Lastly, Boracay is well-known for its lively nightlife and people can go to the bars and
clubs along the beach to drink, dance and party all night long. Yea, that is the best travel
destination I’ve known so far.
Exercise 2
1
traditional holiday
2
dates back
3
dress up in costumes
4
pretend to
5
treats
6
commercial
7
put up decorations
8
around the corner
Exercise 3 (Suggested answer)
Well, today I would like to tell you about an MRT journey in Singapore that I took several
years ago.
Actually, I was a junior in Hanoi University when I took my summer vacation there. After a
month of planning, I decided to embark on the journey alone.
I already knew that car rent in Singapore would be prohibitively expensive to a student like
me, so I chose MRT to travel around the city, which was both fast and economical. I boarded
a train at Lavender station which headed towards Marina Bays station. Luckily, I managed to
find a seat before it was filled up. The trains here were notoriously jam-packed in rush hours.
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To my surprise, it was so silent on the train, everyone tried to keep their voice low so that
they wouldn’t bother others, and I have to say that was a strange thing when compared to
buses in some countries. Moreover, the train went unbelievably fast, so it took me just about
15 minutes to arrive at my destination. I felt that such a long distance was made shorter
thanks to this means of transport. That was my first time I went on a public transport and I
hope that there will be more modern underground systems that are built in our country in the
near future.
Homework
Suggested answer
As a travel lover, I have been to many places in Vietnam, but an attraction that left a strong
impression on me was Sapa, a mountainous town in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range
near the Chinese border in northwestern Vietnam.
Actually, I began looking for the location when I learned that Sapa experienced snowfall in
the winter of 2010. I fell head over heels for the breathtaking scenery of that mountainous
area. Then last autumn when I had saved up enough for the solo trip of a lifetime. The
scenery was stunning and mesmerizing. I captured terraced rice paddy fields in a huge
number of pictures. While I was up there, I made friends with some other tourists and saw all
the famous sights in the area, including the Love Market on a Saturday night, the Gate to
Heaven, and the Thac Bac waterfall. I particularly liked the unspoiled nature of the
mountains, forests, and lakes there. The hillsides, mountain slopes, valleys, and roads
around Sapa were carpeted in a range of different types of flowers. In addition to the
landscape, I really adored the weather. While Ho Chi Minh city was experiencing a scorching
summer, Sapa locals relished the coolness of 19 degrees. In the evening, it could get foggy
and chilly. The cuisine with one-of-a-kind specialties such as horse meat soup, and rice in
bamboo tubes was also unforgettable. The locals I met were also hospitable and friendly.
When I went trekking and got lost, a villager showed me the way and shared his food with
me. My trip to Sapa broadened my understanding of diverse ethnic minority groups' customs
and opened my eyes to new ones. Since then, Sapa has grown to be my favorite location!
Glossary
Exercise 1
Thanks to modern transport people can now journey travel a lot more easily than in the past.
However, modern-day trip travel also has its problems: airports can be very crowded and
there are often long queues of people waiting to collect their luggages luggage/suitcases.
One way to make this job easier is to tie a colorful ribbon around each of your luggage
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suitcases/pieces of luggage so they are easier to spot on the conveyor belt. If you are
going away on a short journey trip of only a few days then you may be able to limit yourself
to hand luggage and save even more time. For longer travels journeys/trips, make sure you
take plenty of snacks and drinks, especially if you are trip travelling with small children.
●
Travel = a verb and an uncountable noun used to talk about travelling in a general way
●
Trip = short holiday or time away
●
Journey – getting from A to B
●
Luggage is uncountable and refer to all of your bags
Exercise 2
1
itinerary
5
essential
2
in advance
6
identification
3
access
7
fluctuate
4
peak
8
destination
Exercise 3
1
transport
5
affects
2
remote
6
tourism
3
effect
7
trend
4
tourists
8
ecotourism
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UNIT 5. CHILDHOOD
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1
1
takes
7
escapes
2
vivid
8
tongue
3
lasting
9
good
4
fresh
10
long
5
barely
11
flooding
6
vague
12
flies
Vocabulary. Exercise 2
1
It’s on the tip of my tongue
2
Time flies
3
It really takes me back
4
It’s still fresh in my mind
5
It all comes flooding back
Vocabulary. Exercise 3
1
g
6
c
2
i
7
d
3
f
8
a
4
b
9
h
5
e
Practice
Exercise 1 (Suggested answer)
Childhood is a time when everything is magical and pleasant. Everybody has childhood
memories. Some of them were fun and some of them were sad. I myself had various
childhood memories but I would like to tell you about my first day at school.
I was about 6 years old when my parents got me admitted to a local school. I imagined the
school would be a great place; I would have a lot of friends and I would study there.
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On that day, my parents took me to the school that I saw in the past many times from
outside but never entered. After entering the school, I found myself anxious about
everything.
I was unsure who to talk to and what to do when the teachers would ask questions and
many such things. Fortunately, I started feeling comfortable after I found that some of our
neighboring kids were in this school too. They came to me and talked to me.
To my surprise, one of the teachers asked my parents to leave me and told me to attend the
classes. I was not at all prepared to join the class. My parents spent time advising me how to
behave, how to listen to teachers and many more things.
After my parents had left, I was frightened for a few moments and sat in a corner of the
class. The teacher asked me to come forward and introduce myself. I felt like I was unable to
walk and talk. But in a few minutes, my hesitation got away and I talked about myself to my
friends and the teacher.
I remember that I had a lot of best friends at primary school and I loved studying there. Later
on, I got admitted to high school, university and many other places but the memory of the
first day at primary school was totally different and it’s still fresh in my mind.
Exercise 2 (Suggested answer)
My favorite toy was a special doll. My parents gave me a rag doll as a gift for my sixth
birthday. It was a special kind of doll. It could cry, laugh and make sounds. It also crawled
like a real baby, unlike other rag dolls.
Actually, I was the only one in my class who had a rag doll. It was expensive but my parents
still bought it for me. That’s why the doll always reminds me of how much my parents love
me. Aside from this reason, I valued the doll greatly because it was my childhood playmate.
It served me as a companion whenever I felt lonely. That rag doll is indeed very meaningful
to me.
Exercise 3 (Suggested answer)
Well, I would like to talk about one of my best friends from my childhood. His name is Nam
and he is the son of my mother’s friend. Nam and I used to live in the same neighborhood
and we were close friends.
We have been friends for 10 years. The first time I saw him, I was impressed by his
appearance. Although we are the same age, he was much taller than me and looked a little
nerdy with his short-sighted glasses. However, contrary to what I thought about him, he
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wasn’t geeky at all. He was playful and had a good sense of humor. As I recall, when we
were little, his mother often took him to my house in the late afternoon. While our mothers
were gossiping, we would be playing in the garden where there was my favorite swing and
slide. Sometimes he also brought his toys to my house. I remember that he used to have a
caterpillar 100-piece jigsaw puzzle that I really wanted to possess.
We used to go to the same primary and secondary school and we were so close that I could
stay overnight in his house and vice versa. What made me like him and also what made us
friends was that we shared a lot of interests. We were both cat lovers and big fans of comics.
When I was a high school student, our family moved to the big city. Nam and I have been
apart since then. Despite the distance, we still keep in touch and catch up on social media. I
hope that when we go to college and Nam also moves to the city, we will have a reunion
because there are a lot of things that we would like to talk about and do with each other.
Exercise 4 (Suggested answer)
As a child, I enjoyed playing chess. It is probably the best-known board game in the world,
where two players try to defeat the other by taking his or her pieces and finally trapping his
King. This final move is called checkmate.
You probably know the Western version of this game, which is known as King chess. The
former is more popular among younger generations, whereas the latter is mostly played by
older people. I personally enjoy both of them equally.
These games are difficult in that you have to think ahead and plan your steps carefully, while
keeping an eye on your opponent’s moves. This is exactly the kind of challenge that I relish,
and I feel excited whenever I manage to outwit the other player.
Chess games are also a good way to build a bond with your friends, since they encourage
healthy rivalry and prevent you from being arrogant, because there’s always someone who’s
able to beat you.
Homework
Suggested answer
Well, I have read and heard many stories in childhood and I especially enjoyed listening to
stories from my grandmother. And here I would like to narrate my favorite childhood story of a
farmer who taught his sons the lesson of unity.
There was a farmer having four sons who always used to quarrel with each other and the
farmer was really worried about them. To teach them the importance of unity he brought a few
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sticks and asked them to break them into two. All sons immediately snapped the stick, taking
no time. Later the father gave a bunch of sticks to each of his to break and no one could break
this time. Then the farmer said to his sons if they remained together, no one could harm them.
Or else, they would be like those broken sticks.
Listening to the story, we realized our mistakes as sons of the farmer, felt sorry for our
grandmother, and promised we would never fight again.
I admitted listening to this story brought a huge transformation in our behavior and how my
relationship with my siblings changed. In fact, I have told this story later to my nephew and
niece, too. Overall, it is a very thought-provoking and meaningful story.
Glossary
Exercise 1
1
d
5
c
2
f
6
h
3
g
7
a
4
b
8
e
Exercise 2
1
c - if my memory serves me right
5
b - got up to
2
e - while away
6
h - wouldn’t let go of
3
f - would often
7
d - was addicted to
4
g - it wasn’t uncommon
8
a - what i love more than anything else
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