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Workbook answers
Unit 1
1.1 What helps you to learn?
Use of English: -ing forms
1
Check!
Across: 2 chat, 4 share, 5 trouble, 6 encourage,
7 supposed, 9 distract
1
Could you stop making so much noise? I
need to concentrate on writing my essay. How
about reading a book instead of playing that
game? Playing here quietly is fine, otherwise
you can go outside in the back garden.
2
1 verbs; 2 prepositions; 3 subject
Down: 1 compare, 2 concentrate, 3 interrupt,
8 off
2
Learner’s own answer.
3
Learner’s own answer.
1.2 Teenage psychology
1
Focus
a creativity; b communication; c ambition;
d social flexibility; e self-analysis; f focus;
g problem-solving.
2
Learner’s own answer.
3
Learner’s own answer.
4
Learner’s own answer.
1
2
writing
b
doing
c
reading
d
Sharing; for studying
aGood feedback is useful for/in improving
your work.
1.3 Role models
bSome people are only interested in
checking their grade.
1
Learner’s own answer.
c
2
Same:
dSome students avoid answering questions
because they’re worried about making
mistakes.
1 inspiring
2 admire them
e
3 overcame obstacles.
Different:
2 famous / not famous
3 doesn’t know / knows this person in real life.
3
✓
✓
3
a make, writing; b Studying, share;
c revise, using; d doing, get;
e logging, access; f Forgetting, get
4
a by doing; b of learning; c instead of
walking; d of asking; e from doing;
f for forgetting
1 young woman / old man
1
a
a obstacles; b justice; c look up to;
d brave; e turn to; f cheerful
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Use of English: Present simple
and present continuous
1.5 Facts and opinions
1
1 demonstration; 2 march; 3 demonstrators;
4 placards; 5 issue; 6 protesters; 7 marched;
8 arrested
2
Learner’s own answer.
3
Learner’s own answer.
Check!
1
Julie plays tennis every day. She doesn’t play
football.
At the moment, she’s doing her homework.
She isn’t playing a computer game.
2
1 now; 2 temporary; 3 future; 4 normal
Focus
1.6 From ideas into words
1
a 1; b 5; c 3; d 6; e 2; f 4
1
a goes, doesn’t; b aren’t, playing; c Does,
does; d watching, aren’t; e is, doesn’t; f going,
am
2
a Let’s / Why don’t we; b Can you help me …?
c Do you mean …? d That looks good;
e How does this look? f Good idea.
2
a seems; b don’t have; c are actively doing;
d look; e ’s/is working
3
Learner’s own answers.
3
1 I’m getting
Use of English: Present simple
passive
2 does the event start
Check!
3 does the ticket price include
1
4 are you doing
5 has
Nila: I agree. We aren’t given enough free time
to hang out with our friends and have fun!
6 you love
7 I’m sending
4
a
do you get up
b
does your teacher give
c
are you wearing
d
do you do
Auxiliary verbs: are; aren’t. Main verbs:
told off; given. The main verb is in the past
participle form.
2
2
1 know; 2 past; 3 subject; 4 between; 5 object
Focus
1
a ’m often told; b are usually thought;
c Are, sometimes given; d Are, not usually
asked; e is often misunderstood; f Am,
generally expected
2
a should be given; b can be contacted;
c can’t/cannot be done; d should be kept;
e may be affected; f must always be booked;
g can easily be made
3
1 am told; 2 are given; 3 says; 4 are
emphasised; 5 are encouraged; 6 chooses;
7 be completed; 8 spend; 9 isn’t finished;
10 lose
1.4 Teenage voices
1
Lucia: Why are we always told off for wasting
time or for not working hard enough? It’s
not fair.
a caring; b responsible; c defiant; d rebellious;
e disobedient; f careless; g disrespectful
2
Tariq (rebellious, defiant), Zoe (careless,
disrespectful), Chang (caring, respectful),
Jack (responsible, caring)
3
Learner’s own answer.
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Use of English: Present
continuous passive
Unit 2
Check!
2.1 Food for health
1
1
a vegetarian; b fast food; c malnutrition;
d calories; e junk food; f under-nourished;
g consumes; h obesity; i food waste;
j balanced
Focus
2
Learner’s own answers.
1
2.2 Food for thought
Are you handing out the test papers yet?
Yes, they’re being handed out right now.
2
2
3
1 -ing; 2 past; 3 subject; 4 object; 5 known
a re being given; b is being held; c aren’t/are
not being repaired; d is being collected; e are
being told; f isn’t/is not being made
a being; b built; c washed; d Are our books
being; e Where are the tickets being;
f aren’t
a is being cleaned; b isn’t being used;
c are being delivered; d are being watched;
e am being put on hold; f is being painted
1
1 Bacteria; 2 cells; 3 infections; 4 recovery;
5 viruses; 6 immune system; 7 diabetes;
8 disease
2
a 3; b 4; c 1; d 5; e 2;
3
Aisha: What did you have for breakfast this
morning?
Mei: Oh, I skipped breakfast – I was a bit late.
1.7 Improve your writing
1
a well; b reason; c wonder; d appreciate;
e advance; f hearing
2
a 7; b 6; c 4; d 1; e 2; f 3; g 5
3
Learner’s own answers.
4
Learner’s own answers.
Aisha: That’s not good. You need to eat
breakfast to do well at school.
Mei: Is that because you have more energy?
Aisha: Yes, it helps your brain to concentrate
better and it also improves your mood.
Mei: It’s true that I’m usually in a bad mood if
I skip breakfast!
1.8 Autobiography
4
1
C, B, E, A, D
2
1 C; 2 A; 3 B; 4 D; 5 E
2.3 Are you getting
enough sleep?
3
Learner’s own answer.
1
Not getting enough sleep
2
Tania: c, e, g
Learner’s own answers
Kemal: d, f
Both: a, b, h
3
Learner’s own answer.
Use of English: Abstract nouns
Check!
Abstract nouns are development, nutrition,
exercise.
3
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2.4 Moods and feelings
1
kindness; generosity; progress; destruction;
exploration
2
a intelligence; b friendship; c anxiety;
d strength; e freedom; f darkness
3
a
organisation
b
healthy; development
c
d
e
4
confident; advice
7
work; life
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2.5 Keep a cool head
anger, annoyance, sadness, happiness
c
The nutritional value of junk food is
usually quite low.
2
collaborative, empathetic, self-aware, selfcontrolled, sensitive
d
Climate change is going to cause food
shortages.
3
Learner’s own answer.
he risk of eating too much sugar is
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diabetes.
Learner’s own answer.
Check!
1 healthier: 2 more slowly; 3 less active;
4 less healthy; 5 more quickly; 6 more active
1 short; 2 long; 3 less; 4 adjective; 5 adverb
2.6 How to be happy
1
Learner’s own answer.
2
B, A, C
3
2 Being alone; 3 Being at home; 0 Bullying;
2 Friendship; 0 Bad behaviour 1 Physical
well-being; 1 Getting depressed
4
Learner’s own answer.
Use of English: must have, might
have, can’t have + past participle
Check!
1 must; 2 might; 3 can’t
Focus
Focus
1
a better; b frequently; c difficult; d fluently;
e earlier
1
2
a more clearly; b more careful; c more easily;
d more slowly; e healthier
3
a more efficiently; b less likely; c less
susceptible; d more frequently; e less quickly
4
Learner’s own answer.
d
Furious; learner’s own answer.
1
Use of English: Comparative
adjectives and adverbs
4
2
6
a Teenagers often underestimate the
importance of getting enough sleep.
f
2
t
use; criticism
e
Depression and anxiety can be the result
of a poor diet.
1
1
3
b
There is a link between nutrition and
doing well at school.
5
1
2
a
He might have dropped the phone at the
bus stop.
b
He can’t have left his phone on the bus.
c
He must have left his phone at school.
d
You can’t have lost it already!
a Someone must have eaten it; b might have
missed; c can’t have seen/couldn’t have seen;
d can’t have arrived; e might have got;
f must have been
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a
She must have passed her English exam.
b
It must have rained last night.
c
He must have dropped something.
d
4
Possible answers: What are they doing?
What place are they in? What is the
atmosphere? What might have happened?
What might happen next?
She might have had a cold.
5
Learner’s own answer.
e
You can’t have been hungry.
2.8 Fiction
f
They must have played football in the rain.
Use of English: Strong adjectives
and intensifiers
Check!
1 friendly; 2 delicious; 3 highly; 4 really
Focus
1
2
enormous, tiny, delicious, furious, starving,
hilarious, delighted, amazing, terrible,
miserable
a
Hannah is absolutely sure she closed
the door. (3)
b
A warm coat is absolutely essential in
the winter. (2)
cThe family had to get used to a totally
different way of life. (4)
d
They’re not exactly sure when it will
open again. (5)
eEveryone gave a slightly different version
of what happened. (1)
3
a
really/very disappointed
b
✓
1
Learner’s own answer. 1 hut; 2 sea; 3 boat;
4 nets; 5 talk; 6 surprised; 7 without; 8 hungry;
9 back; 10 food
2
Learner’s own answer.
3
Learner’s own answer.
Unit 3
3.1 On holiday
1
a beach umbrella; b theme park; c picnic
basket; d swimming pool; e hot spring;
f first-aid kit
2
1 go; 2 campsite; 3 go; 4 waterskiing; 5 sports;
6 boat; 7 tennis; 8 skating; 9 campfire;
10 insect
3
Learner’s own answer.
3.2 A holiday to remember
1
b5 built in the Renaissance period;
6 palace; 7 frescoes
c
8 built in the Medieval period; 9 castle;
10 high walls
csome exciting news/some very
exciting news
4
d
completely/totally/really exhausted
2
Learner’s own answer.
e
✓
3
Learner’s own answer.
a absolutely; b completely; c quite;
d fantastic; e amazing; f disappointing
2.7 Improve your writing
5
a1 built in the Roman period;
2 amphitheatre; 3 arena; 4 arches
1
Learner’s own answer.
2
Learner’s own answer.
3
Learner’s own answer.
3.3 How was your holiday?
1
1 got in; 2 picked us up; 3 got off; 4 turn back;
5 turn up; 6 broken down; 7 took off; 8 turned
out; 9 hung out
2
set off, find out
3
b; d; a
4
Learner’s own answer.
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Use of English: Multi-word verbs
3.4 Responsible tourism
Check!
1 two; 2 three; 3 object; 4 pronoun
1
1 Yes, please! 2 Is it a kind of treehouse? 3
Where did you eat? 4 No electricity then? 5
Did you see any wildlife? 6 Did you bring back
any souvenirs? 7 They’re beautiful!
2
✓ eco-friendly accommodation
Focus
1
a look forward to, get round to; b go away,
eat out, come back; c put up
2
a heard from; b ended up; c find; d ended;
e joined; f find out; g look it up; h pick us up
3
a coming back; b eat out; c broke down;
d got over it; e put them out; f look it up
✗ air conditioning
✓ helping endangered species
✗ international hotel chain
✗ litter
✓ helping local economy
Use of English:
Past continuous passive
✓ eating local produce
✓ saving precious resources
Check!
1 past; 2 present; 3 past
✓ buying local souvenirs
✗ wildlife products
Focus
1
We wanted to visit the castle, but it was closed
for repairs. The roof was being mended. The
windows were being painted. New pipes were
being installed.
3
Learner’s own answer.
3.5 A different type of
family holiday
1
a endangered; b species; c monitor;
d conservation; e protect; f survival;
g neglect; h co-existence
2
1 protect; 2 endangered; 3 monitor; 4 survival;
5 conservation; 6 neglected; 7 coexistence
3
Learner’s own answers.
2
a was being interviewed; b were being
introduced; c was being prepared; d was being
watched; e was being driven; f was being
refuelled
3
a
The dining room was being decorated for
the party.
b
Some people weren’t being invited to join
the group.
3.6 Is tourism a good thing?
c
Coffee and tea weren’t being provided on
our day trip.
1
Learner’s own answer.
2
a the number of climbers; b tour operators,
local people and the government; c climbing
expeditions; d because they can’t carry a lot in
the higher areas of the mountain
3
Learner’s own answer.
4
Learner’s own answer.
d
✓
e
The history was being explained to us by
the tour guide.
f
What kind of food was being served
for dinner?
4
a were being cleaned; b was being repaired;
c was being decorated; d was being performed;
e were being unloaded; f was being explained
Use of English:
Compound adjectives
Check!
a well-run; b open-minded;
c internationally known; d three-hour
e homemade
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Unit 4
1
a minute; b green; c minded; d well;
e aged; f world
2
a French-speaking; b multi-coloured;
c average-sized; d self-service;
e old-fashioned; f low-cost
1
1 retina; 2 cones; 3 light; 4 shades of colour
2
a 3; b 4; c 1; d 2
a an eight-year-old; b three-day;
c homemade; d well-educated;
e densely populated; f kind-hearted
4.2 Deadly diseases
3
4.1 The science of colour
1
Use of English:
Participle adjectives
Check!
1 adjective; 2 past; 3 feel; 4 present; 5 causes
Focus
1
a boring; b tired; c thrilling; d surprised;
e exhausted; f amazing
2
a interested; b excited; c boring;
d tiring, amazing; e exciting
3
a detailed; b closed; open; c ✓; d stressed;
e concerned; f impressive; g relaxed; h ✓
4
a exciting; b tired; c annoyed; d amusing;
e fascinating; f disappointed
3.7 Improve your writing
1
food; guide; hotel; sightseeing
2
Positive: amazing, incredible, breathtaking,
kind, delicious
Down: 2 antibiotics, 4 cholera, 5 pandemic,
6 sanitation, 9 COVID-19
2
Illnesses: 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10.
Prevention or treatment: 2, 3, 6, 7.
4.3 What makes us the same?
What makes us different?
1
1 A; 2 B; 3 A; 4 A; 5 B; 6 B; 7 A; 8 B
2
Learner’s own answer.
Use of English: Conjunctions
Check!
1
when pouring; while adding; After mixing
2
1 conjunctions; 2 after; 3 -ing form; 4 first;
5 comma; 6 same
Focus
1
a Before starting; b while waiting; c After
learning; d When cycling; e after finishing;
f while working
Negative: challenging, unusual
3
a ceviche; b llama; c valley; d castle;
e pottery
2
a After studying; b when designing; c While
painting; d After watching; e ✓
4
Learner’s own answer.
3
a
When climbing, he fell and broke his leg.
3.8 Fiction
bAfter going to China, she completed
her degree.
1
a
colours; light and dark; natural features;
plants; sensations; time of day; weather
cBefore starting their project, they did lots
of research.
b
A
c
C
dAfter having her eyes tested, she got a
prescription for new glasses.
d
A
e
B
2
7
Across: 1 plague, 3 vaccination, 7 quarantine,
8 smallpox, 10 tuberculosis
eWe listened to music while we were
travelling on the train.
Learner’s own answer.
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Use of English: Present and past
simple passive
Check!
1
4.4 Live and let live
1
a B; b A; c B; d C; e C; f A
2
a lion; b elephant; c cow; d leopard; e goat;
f sheep; g cheetah
3rd century bce: Smallpox spread along the
trade routes of Asia, Africa and Europe.
16th century: Smallpox and other diseases were
introduced to South America by Europeans.
Thousands of indigenous people were killed
by smallpox.
Wildlife: lion, elephant, leopard, cheetah.
Livestock: cow, goat, sheep.
3
4.5 The circle of life
1796: A new medical treatment was developed
by Edward Jenner. It became known as a
vaccination.
1
They are about endangered animals.
2
a B; b B; c C; d A; e A; f C; g A
1853: The smallpox vaccination became
compulsory and everyone was vaccinated
against the disease.
4.6 Views on zoos
1
1 with; 2 from; 3 in; 4 from; 5 to; 6 in;
7 with; 8 of; 9 of
2
For: A, C. Against: B, D, E.
3
Learner’s own answer.
1980: Smallpox was eradicated.
Today people aren’t vaccinated against
smallpox anymore, but we are vaccinated
against other diseases such as measles
and polio.
2
1 be; 2 is, are; 3 was, were
Focus
1
a It was probably spread by travellers and
traders.
b
It was introduced by Europeans.
c
They were killed by smallpox.
d
It was developed by Edward Jenner.
Use of English:
Present perfect continuous
Check!
1 have; 2 past; 3 -ing; 4 happened; 5 past; 6 results
Focus
1
What have they been doing?
They’ve been cleaning up the beach.
2
a have been playing; b has been studying;
c have you been talking; d haven’t been
waiting; e has he been driving; f have been
walking
2
a were used; b were published; c are
vaccinated; d is known; e were killed;
f is needed
3
a who were given; b which was discovered;
c which/that is found; d that/which are
located; e that/which are arranged
3
a we’ve been measuring; b have been
complaining; c we were studying; d we’ve been
watching; e carried out; f I’ve been revising
4
a When were X-rays invented? b How many
people were killed by the Black Death?
c What types of illness aren’t treated with
antibiotics today? d How are bacterial
infections treated nowadays?
4
a
They’ve been playing football in the rain.
b
She’s been having a shower.
c
They’ve been cooking dinner.
d
They’ve been buying food for a party.
e
We’ve been walking in the snow.
f
You’ve been repairing your bike.
Answers: a X-rays were invented in 1895.
b About 25 million people were killed by the
Black Death. c Colds and flu are not treated
with antibiotics. d Bacterial infections are
treated with antibiotics.
8
Learner’s own answer.
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Use of English: Present perfect
active and passive
3
Many people keep pets at home and enjoy
looking after them.
Check!
1
2
People have kept animals as pets since
ancient times.
A new blood test has been developed that can
detect early signs of cancer. Data have been
collected from thousands of volunteers in a
new research study. The results have shown
a significant increase in early detection rates.
Early detection has been found to be the key
to successful treatment and cure.
1 past; 2 continues up to now; 3 has;
4 don’t use
Introduction:
Conclusion:
People should only have pets if they can look
after them properly.
Wild animals shouldn’t be kept as pets.
4
Learner’s own answer.
Focus
4.8 Poetry
1
2
a have been saved; b has been tested; c have
been given; d hasn’t been found; e have been
developed; f haven’t, been published
2
a 3; b 1; c 6; d 2; e 5; f 4
3
1 have been used; 2 has been designed; 3 have
been taken; 4 have become; 5 have been
carried out; 6 has been trained; 7 haven’t been
replaced; 8 have changed
Learner’s own answer.
2
For:
b
on top of a cliff
c
his talons
d
to catch a fish or a small animal
ethe final words of each verse
fAn eagle is standing on a cliff looking out
over the sea. He’s waiting and watching
until he flies down suddenly to catch
some prey.
4.7 Improve your writing
1
aLearner’s own answers.
gHe wants us to admire its strength and
beauty.
Children can learn about animals and how to
look after them responsibly.
3
Pet animals can give affection and
companionship to humans.
Unit 5
Pets are usually looked after well and can live
a long and healthy life.
5.1 Social media and you
Some animals are bred to be pets and enjoy
the company of humans.
Against:
Living in a person’s home is nothing like their
natural habitat.
Some owners neglect their pets and don’t give
them enough exercise.
Some pets can be dangerous to their owners or
to others.
Learner’s own answer.
1
a likes, posts; b platform; c spam; d tweet;
e selfies; f meme; g hashtags; h emojis; i vlog
2
Learner’s own answer.
3
Learner’s own answer.
5.2 The home of the future
1
1 way; 2 in; 3 connected; 4 that; 5 intelligence;
6 able; 7 take; 8 automatically; 9 told;
10 deliver
2
Learner’s own answer.
Vet bills and health insurance for pets can be
expensive.
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5.3 Digital media: good or bad?
1
2
a interact; b addicted; c evidence; d distract;
e socialising; f empathy; g left out;
h connected
Focus
1
a are going to visit; b am going; c starts;
d will be treated; e won’t have; f will we live
2
1 will probably be; 2 it’ll be more difficult;
3 won’t be able to see; 4 will also think; will
definitely be done; will routinely have; won’t
even have to; won’t be able to access
3
1 are, going to choose; 2 am going to do;
3 will, be; 4 will be made; 5 won’t use;
6 am going; 7 does, start; 8 open
Positive: c, e, h
Neutral: a
Negative: b, d, f, g
3
Learner’s own answer.
Use of English: Relative clauses
Check!
1
2
10
This is the latest version of a robot which is
being developed as a companion for humans.
The eyes, which are cameras, can recognise
human faces and gestures. This robot can
respond to human emotions, which you might
find surprising.
a which are cameras; b which is being
developed as a companion for humans;
c which you might find surprising.
Only in b can which be replaced by that.
5.4 Have a story personalised!
1
a 3; b 2; c 4; d 1; e 5
2
a too much; b too; c too many; d too;
e too much
5.5 Technology meets
archaeology
1
a Roman statue; b Greek vase; c Ottoman
helmet; d Islamic manuscript
2
Learner’s own answer.
Focus
5.6 In ten years’ time …
1
1
Hamid B; Gita A; Anand C
2
a Anand; b Hamid; c Anand; d Hamid;
e Gita; f Gita
3
Learner’s own answer.
a 4 (whole clause); b 1 (fires); c 2 (sensors);
d 6 (whole clause); e 3 (assistant);
f 5 (whole clause)
2
a which/that; b which; c which/that;
d which, which/that, which
3
a helps; b reads; c is; d look, makes
4
1 which you’ve been working on; 2 which is
held every year; 3 which was quite complicated;
4 Which is quite a lot; 5 which was really nice;
6 Which is the end of next week
Use of English:
To have something done
Check!
1
done, decorated, taken
Use of English:
Expressing the future
2
1 have; 2 past; 3 have
Check!
1
a have your T-shirt personalised; b to have our
garden wall repaired; c am going to have my
photo taken; d had our food delivered; e haven’t
had it repaired; f is having a tooth extracted
2
a my bike repaired; b ✓; c had to have;
d cake made; e have my teeth checked
3
a have your eyes tested; b going to have your
room painted; c have it repaired; d having
your hair cut; e have a new suit made;
f haven’t replaced the sink
Focus
a
You will be taken; A representative will
meet you
b
A car will pick you up; You will arrive
c
The team are meeting
d
You are going to
e
The plane leaves; The plane arrives
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6.2 Family life
Check!
1
1 to; 2 sure; 3 as; 4 in; 5 be; 6 as; 7 like; 8 of;
9 for; 10 your
2
a process; b workload; c set goals;
d productivity; e executives; f system;
g employee
1
won’t be living; ’ll be living; will be driving;
will be using
2
1 in progress; 2 present
Focus
1
2
3
a will be living; b will be travelling; c won’t be
driving; d won’t be eating; e will, be eating;
f Will, be using
1 will have; 2 will be able to walk; 3 will cycle;
4 will be; 5 won’t be breathing in; 6 will be;
7 will be growing; 8 will be earning; 9 will
have; 10 will be living
a
Where will we be living?
b
What will we be studying?
c
What jobs will we be doing?
d
Where will we be working?
e
Will we be travelling by plane?
f
Will we be using money?
1
Learner’s own answer.
2
a Danuta; b Leila; c Nabil; d Leila;
e Danuta; f Nabil
3
Learner’s own answer.
Use of English: Verbs in the
passive followed by the infinitive
Check!
1
We’re expected to be punctual and polite.
We’re not allowed to interrupt.
Are we expected to do homework every day?
2
1 past; 2 subject; 3 person; 4 passive
5.7 Improve your writing
Focus
1
Learner’s own answer.
1
2
a 6; b 2; c 4; d 3; e 5; f 1
a are encouraged to do; b are expected to
wear; c are asked to send; d am expected to
read; e is thought to be; f isn’t allowed
3
Learner’s own answer.
2
a I’m supposed to be; b we’re not supposed to
use; c I suppose so; d are we supposed to take
3
a What kind of clothes are you expected
to wear?
5.8 Non-fiction
1
a fragments; b treasure; c precision; d dial
2
a A; b They knew about astronomy and how
to make complex metal mechanical objects
3
Learner’s own answer.
b
Are students asked to work in groups?
c Is doing projects thought to be a good
way to learn?
dAre you expected to collaborate or
compete?
Unit 6
e
6.1 School rules
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6.3 House rules
1
1 strict; 2 respect; 3 trouble; 4 behaviour;
5 break; 6 stay behind; 7 warning; 8 detention
2
Learner’s own answer.
3
Learner’s own answer.
What books are you encouraged to read?
f
How many hours are you expected to
study every day?
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Use of English: Reported
questions and statements
left. The man was wearing a sweatshirt and
no hat. The teenager was wearing trousers
and trainers. They were eating a sandwich and
some snacks.
Check!
1
a 1, 4; b 2, 5; c 3
2
1 past simple; 2 past continuous;
3 past perfect; 4 would; 5 could
Use of English:
Third conditional
Check!
1 imaginary; 2 perfect; 3 would; 4 only
Focus
1
a ’ll meet you; b wait for me; c don’t be;
d have to; e Are you going
2
a mentioned; b said; c didn’t say; d said;
e didn’t mention; f asked
3
Sample answer: Jason asked if he could go
over to his friend’s house after school. His
mother asked who he wanted to visit. Jason
said he wanted to go over to Luke’s and that
they were doing a school project together.
Jason’s mother said that was fine but asked
him to phone her when he got to Luke’s house.
Jason asked how long he could stay. Jason’s
mother told him not to be later than 7 p.m.
Focus
1
a yes; b no; c yes
2
a had, would have; b would have, had;
c wouldn’t have, hadn’t; d had, would have;
e hadn’t, wouldn’t; f hadn’t, forgotten;
g had, worn
3
a
We wouldn’t have gone to the station if we
had known about the rail strike.
bIf I hadn’t been in a hurry, I would have
complained about the bill.
cIf Jake hadn’t left his bike outside, it
wouldn’t have been damaged by the rain.
6.4 Doing the right thing
1
dIf we had seen the lost cat, we would have
reported it to the owners.
Learner’s own answer.
6.5 Rights and responsibilities
eWhat would you have done if you had
forgotten your passport?
1
f
Would he have gone to the dentist if he
had broken his tooth?
2
1 open a bank account; 2 part-time; 3 joined
the army; 4 learned to drive; 5 left home;
6 to vote; 7 do jury service; 8 was working
full-time; 9 donate blood
Learner’s own answer.
6.6 The scene of the crime
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1
Learner’s own answer.
2
I was walking through the pedestrian zone. It
was crowded and a lot of people were doing
their shopping. It wasn’t raining. People
were riding bikes on both sides of the road.
A woman with light hair was riding her bike
towards me. She was wearing a long scarf
and a short coat. Behind her on the right was
a man on a moped. He was wearing a cap.
Behind her on the left was a woman with long
hair and glasses who was also riding a bike.
A man and a teenager were standing on the
4
a
If he had put money in the parking meter,
he wouldn’t have got a fine.
bIf I hadn’t had my phone with me,
I wouldn’t have been able to call
emergency services.
cIf I had known you were in trouble,
I would have helped you.
dIf he hadn’t passed his test, he wouldn’t
have got his driving licence.
eIf you hadn’t looked out of the window,
you wouldn’t have seen the birds escaping.
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Use of English: Past continuous
6.8 Non-fiction
Check!
1 scene; 2 background; 3 same; 4 progress;
5 interrupts; 6 intentions
1
We were cycling along the main street. a
2
Learner’s own answer.
We were all wearing helmets. b
3
Learner’s own answer.
We weren’t going very fast.
b
We were going to turn right when suddenly a
large lorry drove past us into a side street on
the right. c
2
3
a was walking, saw; b stopped, were crossing;
c was shining, were singing; d rang, went;
e were going to go; f weren’t standing, drove
a
A: Did you go anywhere last weekend?
B: It rained so we played computer games
at home. (was raining)
b
A: Why didn’t you meet me after school
yesterday? I waited for you. (was
waiting)
B: Sorry! I talked to the teacher about my
project. (was talking)
c
A: I saw you on the bus yesterday. Where
did you go? (were you going)
B: I went to visit my grandma, but she
phoned to say she wasn’t well, so I went
shopping instead. (was going)
d
4
Unit 7
7.1 Team sports or individual
sports?
1
a 2; b 7; c 1; d 6; e 9; f 4; g 8; h 5; i 3; j 10
2
1 train; 2 strength; 3 on; 4 self-esteem;
5 confident; 6 communication; 7 relaxed;
8 concentrate
3
Learner’s own answer.
7.2 Try this!
1
a contact; b non-contact; c non-competitive;
d competitive
2
1 team; 2 defends; 3 score; 4 teams;
5 opposing; 6 players; 7 goals
a rugby; b baseball; c football
3
Learner’s own answer.
A: I rode my bike yesterday when I ran
into a tree. (was riding)
7.3 To compete or not to
compete?
B: Oh no! What did you do?
1
a 5; b 1; c 4; d 3; e 2
2
a put me off; b It’s a fact of life; c all very well;
d turned off by
a was sitting, fell; b arrived, weren’t waiting;
c were playing, started; d were living, met;
e did (you) say, won; f were going, didn’t have
6.7 Improve your writing
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Castaways alone on an island
bEnglishman / Scottish man; sailor / pirate;
shipwrecked / chose to leave his ship;
28 years / 4 years; fiction / non-fiction
Focus
1
a
1
1 Technology; 2 Break time; 3 Group work;
4 Asking questions; 5 Giving feedback
2
Learner’s own answer.
Use of English: Past perfect
simple and past perfect
continuous
a
How long had she been playing tennis before
she won her first competition?
b
How many competitions had she entered
before she won her first championship?
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c
Had she won any championships before
winning a major championship?
d
How long had she been playing before she
won a major championship?
Check!
cCyclists are not nearly as strong as runners.
d
7.4 Two competitions
1
1 most; 2 way; 3 take; 4 compete; 5 more;
6 rounds; 7 stages; 8 champion
2
Learner’s own answers
1 past; 2 before; 3 in progress
Focus
a She had been playing for four years. b She
had won one competition. c She hadn’t won
any championships. d She had been playing
for 12 years.
7.5 The art of photography
1
a zoom lens; b background; c silhouette;
d out of focus; e tripod; f flash
2
a climbing, past perfect continuous; b eaten,
past perfect simple; c thinking, past perfect
continuous; d started, past perfect simple;
e brought, past perfect simple
2
1 with; 2 didn’t use; 3 isn’t; 4 in;
5 background; 6 didn’t use; Caption learner’s
own answer.
3
a I’d trained; b had already won; c had never /
hadn’t ever seen; d Had you ever had
1
4
a were, had been running; b hadn’t been
playing, scored; c didn’t go, had forgotten
Use of English:
Comparatives and superlatives
Check!
1
2
a
as fast as
b
faster than
c
7.6 A towering achievement
1
C
2
a B; b A; c B; d B; e C; f B; g C; h C
3
Learner’s own answer.
Use of English: Past perfect
simple, active and passive
Check!
1
he said (active), he had been encouraged
(passive), who had supported him (active)
the farthest
2
1 an active, 2 a passive, 3 cannot
d
as far as
Focus
e
as good as
1
f
the highest
a left; b been spent; c won; d been given;
e been awarded; f applied
g
better than
2
a had taught; b had been given; c had they
lost; d had encouraged; e had been told
3
a Ten goals had been scored by the end of
the match. b He hadn’t been expected to win
the race. c How many contestants had been
interviewed? d Had the fans been told about
the cancellation? e By half-time, three players
had been sent off the field.
a 2; b 6; c 4; d 3; e 5; f 1; g 7
Focus
1
a more; b faster; c successful; d higher;
e strict; f worse
2
a as energetic as; b as badly as; c as fast as;
d not as fun as
3
a
Long jump is a bit more difficult than
high jump.
b
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Football is the most popular sport.
Rugby is just as dangerous as football.
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Use of English: Connectives
Check!
1
so (effect); or (alternative idea); as soon as,
after (sequence of time)
2
a although (contrasting idea); b not only …
also (additional idea); c until (sequence of
time); d in order to (purpose)
Focus
Unit 8
8.1 Let’s talk about the weather
1
1 sunny; 2 clear; 3 areas; 4 ground; 5 strong;
6 heavy; 7 Good; 8 light; 9 good; 10 conditions
2
a heavy rain; b icy conditions; c Good news;
d coastal areas; e clear skies; f good chance
3
Learner’s own answer.
1
a because; b when; c but; d until
a and b can reverse the order of their clauses.
2
a because; b so; c although; d or
8.2 Global warming and
climate change
3
Suggested answers:
1
a
Running is good for fitness, requires
no special equipment and you can do it
any time.
1 atmosphere; 2 rays; 3 reflected; 4 evaporates;
5 moisture; 6 hurricanes; 7 floods;
8 temperatures; 9 heatwaves; 10 droughts
2
aIt is happening because of global
warming caused by heat being trapped in
our atmosphere.
bFootball is fun and a good way to keep fit,
but you need at least ten people to play.
bIt is causing extreme weather events such
as hurricanes, floods and heatwaves.
c
Yoga is good for older people and people
with injuries because it’s gentle and you
can go at your own pace.
dSnowboarding is fun and exciting, but
it requires expensive equipment and, of
course, you need snow!
cIsland communities are disappearing
and fires are destroying people’s houses
and farms.
3
Learner’s own answer.
7.7 Improve your writing
8.3 I’m very concerned about …
1
Learner’s own answer.
1
Learner’s own answer.
2
a Although; b because; c such as; d First,
Second; e In addition; f On the other hand;
g However; h In conclusion
2
a renewable energy; b consume; c fossil fuels;
d electronic devices; e contaminate;
f sustainable
3
a A; b A; c F; d A; e F; f F; g I; h C
3
a 2; b 6; c 4; d 1; e 5; f 6
4
Learner’s own answer.
Use of English:
Adverbs of frequency
7.8 Non-fiction
1
aShe is in the fourth grade. She doesn’t like
sports. She likes reading.
b
She is brave, determined and takes risks.
cShe has no hope of climbing a mountain.
She will fail miserably.
Check!
1
usually, hardly ever, normally, sometimes,
often, sometimes
2
a often; b before, after; c after, before;
d also
dJunko will start to love climbing
mountains.
2
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Learner’s own answer.
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0%
never
5–10%
10–30%
almost never occasionally
50%
60–70%
70–80%
100%
sometimes
often
usually
always
frequently
normally
hardly ever
Focus
3
1
a usually snows; b is often; c have frequently;
d don’t usually have; e are sometimes;
f have almost never
2
a C; b A, C; c A, B; d B; e B, D
3
a
I hardly ever go snowboarding in the
mountains.
b
d
xample answer: I always go to the park
E
at the weekend if it’s sunny.
e
xample answer: I usually play computer
E
games at the weekend if it is raining.
f
The weather sometimes affects my mood.
bags, boxes, bottles,
lunch box
plastic, cotton, paper,
cardboard, bamboo,
glass, metal
1
a consumer; b supply chain; c Hydroponics;
d nutrients; e Nitrogen; f Food production;
g Vertical farming; h Pesticides
2
a 2; b 1; c 3; d 5; e 4
3
Learner’s own answer.
8.6 The air we breathe
1
a low-emission zones; b cycle routes;
c public transport system; d urban forests;
e pedestrianised zone
Use of English: Multi-word verbs
2
a 3; b 2; c 1; d 5; e 4
Check!
3
Learner’s own answer.
1
Cut down on plastic waste! Don’t
throw away your plastic bags! We’re
calling for all supermarkets to ban
single-use plastic bags!
4
Learner’s own answer.
a false; b true; c true; d true
Check!
2
Focus
1
a cutting down; b running out of; c wiped
out; d warming up; e look after
2
1 down; 2 on; 3 up; 4 –; 5 up; 6 away;
7 out (– also possible)
3
a reduce; b become extinct; c destroy;
d increase; e get warmer; f support
4
Learner’s own answer.
8.4 Zero waste
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materials
8.5 Living and growing
I don’t often walk to school in the rain.
c
I have never been caught in a
thunderstorm.
containers
1
Learner’s own answer.
2
1 many; 2 away; 3 reusable; 4 ones; 5 avoid;
6 box; 7 bars; 8 natural; 9 instead of;
10 yourself
Use of English:
Verbs followed by -ing
1
-ing forms: planning, using
infinitives: to grow, to avoid, to involve, to put
2
1 the -ing form; 2 to + infinitive; 3 to
Focus
1
a bringing; b growing/to grow; c giving;
d to start; e living; f to help
2
a giving up; walking; b checking; asking;
c finding; producing; d giving; installing;
e growing; reusing
3
a using; b throwing; c to drive; d making/using;
e to learn; f to do
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Complex noun phrases
Unit 9
Check!
9.1 I’d like to be …
1
1
2
Noun phrases: that will improve air quality;
made from recycled materials; that use solar
energy; many more; sustainable energy-efficient.
Head nouns: trees; buildings; cars and buses;
outdoor public spaces; city
2
A relative clause: 1
Learner’s own answers.
9.2 I’m over the moon!
A present participle clause: 3
1
a 2; b 3; c 5; d 1; e 6; f 4
2
a student loan; b fundraising; c donated;
d living costs; e can’t afford
Focus
3
Learner’s own answer.
1
a in; b of; c living/working; d made;
e where; f with
9.3 Would you be good at …?
2
a of; b for; c to; d to
1
a 6; b 4; c 2; d 5; e 1; f 3
3
a going into the ocean; b reducing carbon
emissions; c (which is) grown locally; d which
produce / producing energy for our homes;
e (which are) on our roof; f with lots of space
2
1 team player; 2 reliable; 3 leadership qualities
3
Learner’s own answer.
A past participle clause: 2
A phrase using a preposition: 5
1
1 C; 2 D; 3 B; 4 A
2
a A; b C; c B; d D
3
a B; b A; c D; d C
4
Learner’s own answer.
Use of English: Relative clauses
Check!
8.7 Improve your writing
8.8 Poetry
1
1 essential; 2 which; 3 object; 4 non-essential;
5 commas
2
Relative clauses: which is sold in one-litre
containers; which is the highlight of our tour.
Relative clauses with essential information:
that we use to produce our ice cream; who
came up will all our flavours.
Focus
1
Where does the wind come from? Where does
the wind go?
2
a
a boy or girl flying a kite on a hill
b
It is mysterious, puzzling.
cThe writer finds out where the wind goes to.
dNature is powerful and mysterious, and
has its own purpose and meaning which
we don’t always understand.
eA boy/girl flies a kite on a hill. He/She lets
go of the kite to find out where it goes /
the direction of the wind, but he/she still
doesn’t know where it comes from.
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Down: 2 estate agent, 3 firefighter, 5 engineer,
6 footballer, 8 scientist, 9 police officer,
10 farmer
Adjectives: 6
Determiners or quantifiers: 4
Across: 1 manager, 4 builder, 7 actor,
11 accountant, 12 doctor, 13 nurse,
14 mechanic, 15 journalist
1
a
This is the house (which/that) my
parents designed.
bThis is the job (which/that) I would like
to apply for.
cThe part-time job (which/that) I did last
year was really good work experience.
dHere’s a photo of the people (who/that)
I met at the conference.
eThe book, which you can borrow online,
is really interesting.
f
I’m going to university next year, which
I’m looking forward to.
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aI’d really like a job which/that involves
working with animals …
9.4 Achieving your dreams
bThere are a lot of people my age who
don’t really know what kind of job they’d
like to do.
1
Learner’s own answer.
2
1 inspiration; 2 bare feet; 3 marathon;
4 champion; 5 refugee; 6 team; 7 race;
8 Olympics; 9 conflict; 10 ambassadors
3
Learner’s own answer.
cMy uncle’s the kind of person who always
takes an interest in what you’re doing.
d
✓
e Nowadays lots of companies employ staff
who keep their social media updated.
f
A forensic scientist is someone who helps
the police solve crimes using scientific
evidence.
g
9.5 The power of the mind
1
a lower; b raise; c immune system; d blood
pressure; e blood sugar levels; f chemical;
g releases; h self-esteem i self-critical;
j visualise
2
aWhat can you do to improve your selfesteem?
✓
hI saw a video about working in the fashion
industry which/that was really fascinating.
3
1 that/which is; 2 who prefers; 3 that/which
suits; 4 who seem; 5 that/which look;
6 you have; 7 you will
2
1 clauses; 2 noun; 3 verbs
Focus
c
How can you visualise your dreams?
eWhat can you do to lower your blood
pressure?
Check!
interviewing people for jobs; giving
presentations; listening to the talks
How can you learn to be less self-critical?
dHow can you strengthen your immune
system / make your immune system
stronger?
Use of English: Participle clauses
1
b
3
Learner’s own answer.
9.6 Young achievers
1
a ambitious; b determined; c fearless;
d optimistic; e curious; f intelligent;
g inventive; h capable; i skilful; j creative;
k confident; l brave
Example answers:
1
a who was b who were; c which was;
d that are; e who are
2
aI worked for a bookshop specialising in
travel books.
2
Firefighter
Surgeon
Athlete
Artist
bThe scientists working on the project were
told to keep it a secret.
brave
confident
determined
curious
fearless
capable
ambitious
creative
cThe candidate having the most experience
would be best for the job, in my opinion.
determined skilful
optimistic
inventive
dThe estate agent talking to my parents
wants to sell our house.
eThe manager asked the man applying for
the job many questions.
3
1 running; 2 carrying; 3 wearing; 4 standing;
5 coming; 6 driving
4
Learner’s own answer.
3
Learner’s own answer.
Use of English: Reported
speech – statements (revision)
Check!
present continuous ➔ past continuous
present perfect ➔ past perfect
past continuous ➔ past perfect continuous
will ➔ would
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has been – had been; ours – theirs; I am – she
was; our – their
2
a she, the following year; b they, the following
week; c his, he; d she, us, her, the next day;
e she hadn’t wanted to be late the day before
3
a they were; b had started; c we were going;
d I’d need; e were cycling
4
a
Kemal said he had been training for the
marathon for five years. He had won his
first race the year before. He said it had
been an amazing experience. He said his
family were really proud of him.
bJoanna said she had started to do judo the
year before. She said she had learned so
much from her team mates! She said she
was going to start entering competitions
the following year. She said she was
hoping to be a world champion one day.
cKara and Makoto said that they had
started their own football team earlier in
the year. They said they were playing their
first big match the next day. They said
they were really excited about it.
3
bI’m worried about (doing) a maths test
tomorrow.
cMy home town is famous for (making)
delicious biscuits.
d
I’m sorry for being so late!
eI’m not sure if I’m capable of (giving) a
presentation tomorrow.
fI’m really angry with my brother for
taking my phone.
9.7 Improve your writing
1
To give himself some advice
2
a 2; b 1; c 4; d 3
3
Learner’s own answer.
4
Learner’s own answer.
9.8 Fiction
2
Use of English: Dependent
prepositions following adjectives
a
The owner of the shop is a woman.
She is painting.
b
A piece of a rickshaw.
Check!
cShe is painting the rickshaw.
1
Omar: worried about; Safia: nervous about;
Omar: satisfied with; Safia: scared of
d
Naima is interrupting her work.
e
Energy, enthusiasm, confidence.
2
1 worried; 2 polite; 3 famous; 4 bored; 5 proud
Focus
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a We’re grateful to you for coming to
our concert
1
a about; b for; c with; d of; e for; f of
2
a about the mess; b for your health; c with my
brother; d about/for the; e at painting
3
Learner’s own answer, for example: You
mustn’t be shy or afraid to reach out for what
you want to be. You must be confident and
ambitious about what you want to do.
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