Vocabulary

Character & Appearance

2 a) Read the Study Skills box. Then, choose the correct word.
Check in your dictionary.
Using a dictionary
Dictionaries present words in alphabetical order. They contain
information about what part of speech each word is, how to pronounce it,
meaning(s) of the word and example sentences. Some dictionaries also
include synonyms and antonyms.
1 Tom likes telling others what to do. He’s very bossy.
2 Pam’s so cheerful! Her smile lights up the office.
3 Joe’s confident; he never doubts himself.
4 Alan’s a gentle person; he wouldn’t hurt a fly!
5 Jean hurts people’s feelings all the time. She’s extremely cruel.
6 Greg likes learning all about people he meets. He’s very curious.
7 Glenda is so generous; she loves buying presents for people!
8 Jeremy doesn’t mind waiting for things; he’s very patient.
9 Paul’s sensible; he makes reasonable decisions.
10 People find Olga rude because she behaves in an impolite way to
others.
11 Angela’s serious; she rarely laughs at things.
12 Max is really charming; he’s pleasant to everyone he meets.

6 COLLOCATIONS Fill in:
1. 1 ancient art
2. 2 chubby cheeks
3. 3 thick eyebrows
4. 4 eye colour
5. 5 round ears
6. 6 bottom lip
7. 7 curved forehead
7 PREPOSITIONS Choose the correct preposition. Check in your
dictionary.
1 Bob is very kind and friendly to everyone.
2 Susan’s very patient with even the naughtiest children; she stays calm
all the time.
3 Little George shouldn’t be rude to grown-ups.
4 Helen is jealous of what other people have.
5 Mary is curious about the world around her.
6 John can be very cruel to others.

8 WORDS EASILY CONFUSED Fill in popular or famous.

1. famous
2. popular

1 Which famous actor would you most like to meet?

2 Light-hearted magazines are popular with teenagers.
3 Adrian is famous for telling funny jokes.
4 It’s such a popular book that they’re making it into a film.
9 PHRASAL VERBS Fill in the correct particle(s).
look after: to take care of sb/sth
look for: to try to find sb/sth
look forward to: to expect sth with pleasure
look up: to try to find a word, name, etc in a reference book
1 I’ve forgotten the number – let me look it up.
2 Julie looks after our children while we’re at work.
3 Jane is looking forward to her graduation.
4 Helen is looking for a good book to read.

1b
Grammar in Use
Present simple - Present continuous
1 Identify the tenses in bold in the dialogue. How do we form each
tense? Match the verbs in bold to their uses. Use the Grammar
button to refer to the theory.
Bill: Hello, Bob. Do you have a moment?
Bob: Hi, Bill. What’s up?
Bill: I want you to meet our new receptionist, Sally French. Sally, this is Bob Grant.
Bob: Pleased to meet you, Sally. Is this your first day?
Sally: Actually, I’m starting work next Monday. I’m doing a computer course this
week. Mr Kent is just showing me around at the moment.
Bob: I’m thinking of updating my computer skills, too. I think they’re getting a little
out of date!
Bill: And here comes Mary Boylan! She works in sales, but she  often  comes over
here to discuss results with Bob.
Sally: Oh, I have experience in sales. That’s a hard job!
Mary Well, it’s  never  slow! In fact, I have to be quick, Bob. My department
: meeting starts at 10:30.
Bill: Let’s leave them to it, Sally. Now, over here ...

• actions happening at the time of speaking is showing

• habits/routines/repeated actions comes
• fixed arrangements in the near future 'm starting
• timetables/schedules (future meaning) starts
• permanent states works
• temporary situations 'm doing

Present simple - Present continuous

3 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. Use the Grammar
button to refer to the theory.
 
Steven 1) works (work) as a director. When a film is in production,
he 2) gets (get) up very early every day to work with his crew. He’s in
the studio now. He 3) is directing (direct) a scene from his new
film The Lost Treasure. He 4) is staying (stay) in London at present, but
he 5) is flying (fly) to Morocco tomorrow to shoot some scenes. His
flight 6) leaves (leave) at 6:00 am and although
he 7) loves (love) travelling, he 8) dislikes (dislike) early mornings.
Present simple - Present continuous
5 Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present
continuous. Use the Grammar button to refer to the theory.
1 Morgan is seeing (see) his dentist tomorrow.
2 I see (see) a big queue outside the cinema.
3 She looks (look) happy today!
4 What’s that glossy magazine you are looking (look) at?
5 The chef is tasting (taste) the stew to see if it needs more
pepper.
6 I like this ice cream; it tastes (taste) of peanut butter!
7 Our neighbour is (be) an extremely kind and polite person.
8 The children are being (be) very noisy, today. Tell them to
stop, please!
Present simple - Present continuous
6 Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present
continuous. Use the Grammar button to refer to the theory.
Hi Annie!
Hope you’re fine! Guess what? Our college 1) is putting (put) on
a play next month and I’ve got the main part. The play’s
called Mirror, Mirror and it’s a black comedy based on the fairy
tale Snow White. Rehearsals are three times a week – the next
one 2) starts (start) in an hour, actually. Right now, I 3) am
trying (try) to learn my speech. I 4) know (know) the director.
He 5) works (work) in the college Drama Department –
he 6) teaches (teach) us on Mondays. He’s very strict and
he 7) doesn't like (not/like) it when actors forget their lines, so
I’m a bit nervous! For my character, Rose White,
 I 8) need (need) to wear a white dress. I 9) don't
have (not/have) one so I’ll have to go shopping!
What about you? How’s your film project going? 10) Are you
getting (you/get) much done on it these days?
I 11) believe (believe) the actress you’re writing about 12) is
appearing (appear) at the Gate Theatre soon. We can go and see
her!
Talk to you later,
Tara
Relatives
7 Look at the words in bold in sentences 1-5. Which are used
for people? things? time? place? Which shows possession? Use the
Grammar button to refer to the theory.
1 Daryl is not the sort of person who/that expects help without giving anything back. people
2 She prefers casual clothes which/that are comfortable to wear. things
3 She is a complicated person whose character has many sides. possession
4 Mexico City is the place where she was born. (= in which). place
5 March is the month when she usually travels to Spain. time
8 Read the theory. Fill in the correct relative pronoun. Which of the
relative clauses are defining? non-defining?

1 I met someone at Jack’s house who  was extremely rude. Defining

2 That’s the seafood restaurant where I first tried octopus. Defining
3 Chloe bought a new dress which really suited her.Defining
4 My cousin Harry, whose uncle is a physicist, plans to get a science
degree. Non-Defining
5 She’s the designer whose sportswear is popular with teens. Defining
6 I’ll never forget the day when I started my first job! Defining
7 Mr Bloggs, who is a reliable builder, did an excellent job on our
house. Non-Defining
8 Sandra is curious by nature, which means that she enjoys exploring
new places. Non-Defining

9 Join the sentences as in the example.

Use: who, which, whose, where or when. Use the Grammar button to
refer to the theory.
1 Ms Brown is a friendly person. She likes meeting new people.
   Ms Brown is a friendly person who likes meeting new people.
2 James enjoys sailing in summer. The weather is good then.
    James enjoys sailing in summer when the weather is good.
3 Claire is a model. She has been in lots of fashion shows.
   Claire is a model who has been in lots of fashion shows.
4 The Wilsons live in a big house. The house is near the park.
   The Wilsons live in a big house which is near the park.
5 Sheila is wearing a nice dress. The dress fits her perfectly.
   Sheila is wearing a nice dress which fits her perfectly.
6 Steven is a lawyer. His office is in Baker Street.
    Steven is a lawyer whose office is in Baker Street.
7 Alfie works in a shop. They sell men’s clothes there.
   Alfie works in a shop where they sell men's clothes.
10 SPEAKING Complete the sentences so they are true for you. Use
relative pronouns.

1 I like people .. who talk loudly

2 I can’t stand people ...whose children behave rudely to others

3 I like films ...which have a lot of action

4 There are times ...when I can’t get out of bed in the morning

5 I hate places ... where there are big crowds

1 a)   Match the items in the list with the correct departments in
the store directory. Some items can be listed under more than one
department.

      ACCESSORIES     
1. ankle socks
2. bow tie
3. leather belt
      BEACHWEAR     
1. swimsuit
      SPORTSWEAR     
1. tracksuit
2. sweatshirt
      FOOTWEAR     
1. walking boots
2. high-heeled shoes
      MENSWEAR     
1. waistcoat
2. sweatshirt
3. polo shirt
4. tailored suit
5. raincoat
6. pullover
7. skinny jeans
8. polo-neck jumper
      WOMENSWEAR     
1. sweatshirt
2. pullover
3. raincoat
 4. polo-neck jumper
5. silk blouse
6. polo shirt
7. skinny jeans
8. evening dress
Listening
2   You will hear a fashion designer and one of his clients talking.
Listen and choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) for each
question.
1 David's new line is clothes for
A older people.
B sports fans.
C old customers.
D young people.
 
2 Where is Claudia’s new shop?
A in Knightsbridge
B in East London
C in Halifax Street
D south of the river
 
3 This is the first time David is selling
A ties.
B jackets.
C shirts.
D complete outfits.
3 a) Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs in the
list. Who do you think the speakers are?
• suit • prefer • fit • look • match • go with
A What are you going to wear to my boss’s retirement dinner?
:
B: My new blue jeans and a blue T-shirt to 1) match.
A Don’t you think jeans are a bit too casual to wear to a retirement dinner?
:
B: Hmm. Maybe you’re right. How about a dress then?
A Yes. You’ve got lots of stylish dresses. The black one with the polka dots
: really 2) suits you.
B: But I’ve put on a bit of weight so it doesn’t 3) fit me very well now. I’ll wear
my brown woollen one. It 4) goes with my brown leather belt. What are you
going to wear?
A I’m thinking of wearing my blue suit with a white shirt.
:
B: Really? I 5) prefer your grey suit. You 6) look very smart in it.
A OK. I’ll wear that, then!
:
 Read the article and fill in the gaps with adjectives derived from the
words in brackets.
Word formation
Forming adjectives
• We can form adjectives from nouns by adding -ful
(wonder – wonderful) and -ous (danger – dangerous).
• We can form adjectives from verbs by adding
-able/-ible (rely – reliable, access – accessible) and -ive (invent –
inventive).
1.

The person I really admire is Canadian champion cross-country

skier Brian McKeever. He’s a 1) famous (fame) international
athlete, but suffers from an eye disease. However, being almost
blind doesn’t stop him from having
a 2) successful (success) career!
Starting competitions at the age of 12, Brian is now one of the
best athletes in the Winter Paralympics. He regularly participates
in 20-kilometre cross-country events with his guide and has won
lots of medals!
Brian is fit and 3) attractive (attract). He loves wearing red and
white skiing outfits – the colours of Canada! He is always
 cheerful, confident and 4) responsible (response). He proudly
follows in his father’s footsteps, who had the same disease.
Brian inspires me because it’s not 5) acceptable (accept) for him
to give up. Whatever the difficulties, he believes in doing his best
and fair play – the true meaning of the Olympic ideal.
8 Read the Writing Tip. Then join the sentences. Use the words in
brackets.
Linking ideas
Adding ideas
He is tall. He is handsome.
He is tall and (also) handsome.
He is tall and he is handsome as well.
Making contrasts
He has a sight problem but he’s a great athlete.
He has a sight problem. However/Still, he’s a great athlete.
Although he has a sight problem, he’s a great athlete.
1 Roger is friendly. Roger is caring. (as well)
   Roger is friendly and he's caring as well.
2 John suffers from a disease. He is a champion
swimmer. (however)
   John suffers from a disease. However, he's a champion
swimmer.
3 Fran looks after old people. She cares for stray animals. (also)
   Fran looks after old people and also cares for stray animals.
4 Becky is very young. She has a successful career. (although)
   Although Becky is very young, she has a successful career.
5 Hugo usually has a lot of energy. He gets tired
sometimes. (but)
   Hugo usually has a lot of energy but he gets tired sometimes. 
b) Use your notes in Ex. 9a to write your article. Follow the plan and
give it a title. Alternatively, complete the article below with the
words/phrases given.
Para 1: name – where from, what famous for
 Para 2: achievements
Para 3: appearance & character
Para 4: why inspiring to you
A Great Role Model
The person I really admire is British Paralympian and TV
presenter Steve Brown. He’s a(n) 1) well-known athlete
from 2) wheelchair rugby. 3) However, being unable to walk
doesn’t stop him from having a(n) 4) successful career.
Starting after an accident at the age of 23, Steve is one of the best
wheelchair rugby players in the UK and Team GB 5) captain in
the 2012 Paralympics.
Steve is fit and 6) attractive with short blond hair and blue eyes.
He is always 7) cheerful and confident and he helps other people
in wheelchairs build their confidence 8) too.
Steve inspires me because he doesn’t give up and he follows his
dreams. 9) As well as playing wheelchair rugby, he now also
works as a sports 10) commentator and a wildlife 11) presenter,
as he loves nature.
Reading
2 Read the text again and match the numbers (1-5) in the picture
with the underlined words. Then explain the words in bold. Then
click on the icon for a video activity.
Vocabulary
1 Match the adjectives with their definitions.
1. Funny
2. lazy
3. cheerful
4. generous
5. confident
6. sociable
a not wanting to work hard (Lazy)
b sure about your abilities (Confident)
c enjoying the company of others (Sociable)
d happy to give what you have to others (Generous)
e able to make people laugh (Funny)
f always in a good modo (Cheerful)
1. Vocabulary
2. 2 Choose the correct item.
1 I put on my raincoat because it was pouring down.
2 Jim put on weight and now his clothes don’t fit him.
3 Do these trousers look nice with this polo-neck jumper?
4 Skinny jeans are very fashionable at the moment.
5 Those shorts don’t suit Michael.
 6 The campsite is 10 km away, so you need walking boots.
Vocabulary
3 Fill in: of, up, after, for, to (x2).

1. for
2. of
3. to
4. up
5. after

1 Ann looks after a 10-year-old boy on weekdays.

2 He’s very friendly to his colleagues.
3 Bob’s jealous of our new house.
4 What are you looking for? Your keys?
5 Look up the word in your dictionary.
6 Don’t be cruel to others.
4 Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or continuous.
1 I enjoy  (enjoy) going shopping with my friends on Saturdays.
2 The sales assistants are getting (get) the department store ready for the
sales next week.
3 Carl doesn't wear (not/wear) formal clothes very often.
4 The fashion editor isn't going (not/go) to the show next week because
she’s sick.
5 What time does your plane leave (your plane/leave)?
6 Is your daughter studying (your daughter/study) fashion design at
college now?
Grammar
5 Fill in:
1 This is the college where I studied fashion.
2 A coat is a piece of clothing which you wear to keep warm in winter.
3 Muriel is a designer whose hats cost up to £500!
4 Sunday is a day when most people have a break from their daily
routine.
5 Lee’s father is the person who she relies on most.
6 Match the exchanges.
1. How about wearing your jeans? E
2. Don’t you think it’s a bit casual? C
3. How about this blue tie? B
4. What are you going to wear? D
5. You look great in it! A
a) I'll wear that, then!
b) I prefer the grey one.
c) Maybe you're right.
d) I'm thinking of wearing a suit.
e) They don't fit me.
Vocabulary
Types of books
1 Which of the following types of books are fiction? non-fiction?
Fiction
1.mystery
2.horror
3.science fiction
4.action & adventure
5.comedy
6.romance
7.fantasy
8.crime
9.thriller
Non-fiction
1.history
2.biography
3.health
 4.science
5.travel
6.textbook
5 Read the Study Skills box. Decide which book (A-E) would be the
most suitable for the people (1-4). Then, explain the words in bold.
Then click on the icon for a video activity.
Multiple matching
Read the texts and the descriptions of the people carefully. Look for
paraphrases (something written using different words) of the
information. Do not try to match words as these can sometimes be
distractors.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY JIM ELIOT

 
LINK

A A Game of Thrones

“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die.” In the Seven
Kingdoms of Westeros, ancient families stop at nothing to rule the land.
George R R Martin’s 694-page fantasy epic was at the top of the
bestseller lists when it first came out. Along with later novels, it is the
basis for the famous TV series. Settle down for a long thrilling read to
find out how this series watched by millions started.

B The Martian
Mark Watney’s spaceship left him on Mars! Most people give up in
situations like that, but not Watney. In this science-fiction novel by
Andy Weir, Watney decides he is the first Martian, and uses his
knowledge to stay alive until help arrives. Very funny at times,
extremely educational and totally realistic!

C The Snowman
When the first snow fell, lots of people built snowmen in their front
gardens. But only one was wearing a missing woman’s scarf! This is Jo
Nesbø’s seventh novel with Norwegian policeman Harry Hole as the
main character, solving terrible crimes. A fast clever crime story that’s
impossible to put down!
D Digital Fortress
The US government call Susan Fletcher, an expert at breaking codes.
They want her to break into their own computer system! Dan Brown’s
first novel has everything readers expect from him: action, excitement
and secret codes. Like Brown’s hugely successful The Da Vince Code,
this book was a bestseller.

E About a Boy
This novel is really about two boys. Will’s father was rich, so Will
doesn’t need to work. As a result, even though he is an adult, he never
really grew up. Marcus is a teenager living with his mum, who is
very depressed because she and his dad broke up. Nick Hornby’s second
novel is a comedy about an unlikely friendship, and how each friend
helps the other fix his life.
 
throne, rule, epic, spaceship, main, secret code, unlikely

1. C

1.
D
1 Jake is a programmer who loves stories that move fast. He
prefers not to take any chances when buying books, so
generally goes for ones he can see are popular or classics.
 

E
2 Patsy used to read thrillers, but now she prefers stories
about ordinary people trying to solve everyday problems. She
loves books that make her laugh and teach her about life.
 

B
3 Sam loves amusing stories about strange lands. He likes
 books to have an interesting main character and, as a student,
he wants to learn from what he reads.
 

A
4 Aidan loves reading books - the longer the better! His
favourites have exciting storylines, kings and queens, and
imaginary worlds.
 
6 PREPOSITIONS Fill in: by, as, about (x2), at (x2).

1. at
2. as
3. about
4. by

1 A new novel by your favourite author came out last week.

2 The Hobbit is a story about stealing a dragon’s treasure.
3 The writer is an expert at creating excitement.
4 Paul’s sister prefers mystery books with a woman as the main
character.
5 Her new novel is at the top of the bestseller lists.
6 This science book taught me a lot about the moon.

7 COLLOCATIONS Fill in:
1. 1 stay alive
2. 2 help arrives
3. 3 snow falls
4. 4 build a snowman
5. 5 wear a scarf
6. 6 solve a crime
7. 7 break a code
 8. 8 take a chance
8 WORDS EASILY CONFUSED Choose the correct word.

1 Sam looked at the open door and knew someone was waiting for
him inside.
2 Tony saw his friend Martin in the bookshop.
3 I don’t watch TV every night.
9 PHRASAL VERBS Fill in the correct particle.
break down: (of cars, engines, etc) to stop working
break into: to get into a building, etc to steal sth
break out: (of wars, fires, storms, etc) to begin suddenly
break up: 1) (of schools) to stop for holidays; 2) to end a relationship
1 Fire broke out  so we had to leave the building.
2 I couldn’t wait for school to break up and the holidays to begin.
3 Jake’s car broke down just as the snow started falling.
4 The men broke into the building through the back door.
5 Her parents broke up, but then they got back together!
10 a)     Imagine a book of your own. Design the cover for it.
What will your cover show? Why?
b) Write a short paragraph to describe your book for the back cover
(50 words). Think about: main characters, where they are, why they
are there and what happens. Make sure you don’t say what happens
in the end.
This 1) novel is about the magical land of Nowhere and Princess Daisy.
She must 2) stay alive and 3) solve the 4) mystery of who killed her
father before she 5) takes the 6) throne. She has her magical friends to
help her but can she trust them?
1 Read the story. Identify the past simple and past continuous forms.
How do we form these tenses? Which tense do we use for the
following actions? Use the Grammar button to refer to the theory.

It was a sunny afternoon in July. A light breeze was blowing across the
bay. David and his friends were sailing along the coast enjoying the
warm weather. They used to be together more often. They would meet
every weekend, but that changed after university. That’s why they made
sure they had this one holiday together every year.
The friends all felt relaxed. Rick and Tyler were helping David as Max
and Bill were talking about their summer holidays. Suddenly, the sky
went dark, the sea got rough and waves crashed against the boat. David
was trying to lower the sails when Rick shouted out, “Where’s Tyler?”

• actions that happened at a definite time in the past (stated or implied)? Past Simple

• an action in progress at a specific time in the past? Past Continuous

• actions that happened one after the other in the past? Past Simple

• two or more actions in progress at the same time in the past? Past Continuous

• a past action in progress when another action interrupted it? Past Continuous

• background information in a story ¿ Past Continuous

Past simple - Past continuous
2 Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or the past
continuous. Use the Grammar button to refer to the theory.
1 A: Where were you (you/be) last night?
   B: Dan fell (fall) down the stairs so I took (take) him to the hospital.
2 A: Was it snowing (it/snow) when you were on your mountain hike?
   B: Yes. It was snowing (snow) when I set out and it didn't
stop (not/stop) until I got back home!
3 A: Did you see (you/see) the car crash on your street yesterday?
   B: Yeah, I was going (go) to the market when it happened.
4 A: Why did Susie look (Susie/ look) so frightened?
   B: She heard (hear) a knock at the front door, but
there wasn't (not/be) anyone there.
5 A: What were you doing (you/do) while the police were
searching (search) the house?
   B: I was waiting (wait) for Mark to come.
 3 Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or the past
continuous. Then ask and answer questions about the story, as in the
example. Use the Grammar button to refer to the theory.
1. It 1) was  (be) a cool autumn morning, but it 2) wasn't
raining (not/rain) so Paul decided to drive to the river to take a
walk. The sun 3) was shining (shine) at first, but later the sky
went dark. Soon it 4) was raining (rain) heavily.
Paul waited under a tree, but the rain just got heavier. As he was
watching, the river 5) was moving (move) faster and faster.
Suddenly, Paul 6) heard (hear) a shout for help. There was a
man in the water - and the river 7) was taking (take) him down
past Paul!
Without thinking, Paul jumped in. As the man 8) was
going (go) past, Paul grabbed his arm and 9) pulled (pull) him to
the river bank. Paul 10) drove (drive) the man to hospital, where
they said he was fine. Paul 11) felt (feel) glad about that, but he
was cold and wet. All he 12) wanted (want) was to go home and
have a hot shower. Wouldn’t anyone?
4 Join the sentences below using when, while, and, so or because, as
in the example.
1 The sun was shining. a His brother was getting dressed.
2 Aidan was watching TV. b She was very tired.
3 I was having a bath. c The birds were singing.
4 I heard a noise in the garden. d I went to see what it was.
5 Amy went to bed early last night. e My doorbell rang.

1. 1  The sun was shining and the birds were singing.

2. 2 Aidan was watching TV while his brother was getting dressed.
3. 3 I was having a bath when my doorbell rang.
4. 4 I heard a noise in the garden so I went to see what it was.
5. 5 Amy went to bed early last night because she was very tired.
5 Read the theory. Choose the unnecessary words.
 1. He was running down the Street and he was carrying a big box.
2. They were standing on the beach and they were admiring the view.
3. Olivia was sitting in front of the TV And she was eating her dinner.
4. Max was sitting in the garden and he was Reading a book .
5. Jenny and Ann were drinking coffee and they were talking about their
summer plans.
7 Complete the sentences with used to or would. In which sentences
can you use both? Use the Grammar button to refer to the theory.

1. would
2. used to/would
3. used to

1 Ann used to/would go horse riding before the accident.

2 You used to be good friends with Max, didn’t you?
3 I used to/would play tennis after school when I was 12.
4 Jack used to love spending time with his cousins.
5 We used to live in the countryside when I was a kid.
6 My friends and I used to/would hang out together every
Saturday while at college.
7 Logan used to have a little dog called Spike.
8 Lily used to/would get really stressed before her exams.
9 Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as
the first sentence, using the word given. Use between two and five
words.
1. 1 Tom had a part-time job when he was a teenager. USED
   Tom used to have a part-time job when he was a teenager.
2. 2 Jane started watching TV at 8 pm and finished at 11 pm. WAS
   Jane was watching TV from 8 pm to 11 pm.
3. 3 My grandma always visited us in the summer. WOULD
   My grandma would always visit us in the summer.
 4. 4 Did you read a lot as a child? USE
   Did you use to read a lot as a child?
5. 5 The ship sank in an hour. TOOK
   It took the ship an hour to sink.
1 Check the adjectives below in the Word List. How did each person
(1-10) feel?
1 Tom’s face turned bright red as everyone laughed and pointed at him. Tom felt embarrassed.
2 Ann was tired of doing the same things every day. Ann felt bored.
3 Standing outside the exam hall, Kate realised her hands were Katie felt nervous.
shaking.
4 Jake couldn’t believe how big the castle was. Jake felt amazed.
5 Liz sat with her head in her hands, close to tears. Liz felt miserable.
6 Sue couldn’t understand anything he was saying. Sue felt confused.
7 Tim couldn’t stand her rude behaviour. Tim felt annoyed.
8 The hotel looked awful; Kelly hadn’t expected that. Kelly felt disappointed.
9 Bob started screaming when he saw the snake. Bob felt scared.
10 Steve now knew he had made the right decision. Steve felt relieved.
3 Read the dialogue and put the verbs in the correct tense.
      Listen and check.
Peter: Did you hear about Morgan?
Danny: No. What happened?
Peter: He 1) was hiking (hike) up a mountain when the weather 2)
changed (change). The wind 3) was blowing (blow) and the rain 4) was
pouring (pour) down.
Danny: So what did he do?
Peter: He 5) found (find) a cave, went in and started a small fire to keep
warm. He tried to phone for help but he 6) could not (can/not) get any
signal.
Danny: How did he get back?
Peter: He 7) stayed (stay) there all night and then made his way back in
the morning when the weather was a little better.
Danny: Oh man, that sounds like a terrible weekend.
5   Listen and match the interjections to how the speaker feels.
Listen again and repeat.
1 Eek! scared
2 Ooh! Interested
3 Uh-oh! Worried
4 Aww! pitying
5 Phew! relieved
6 Read the story and choose the correct time words. Find all the
prepositions of movement. Use the Grammar button to refer to the
theory.
One cold winter night, Kate and Ann were going home after a relaxing
weekend in the countryside. They were driving through a
forest 1) when it started to snow.
It wasn’t long 2) before the snow was so thick that they couldn’t see the
road. “Let’s wait 3) until the snow stops,” said Kate, and pulled over. It
was warm in the car and they both quickly fell asleep.
4) A short while later, Ann woke up. The car was moving from side to
side. She looked outside and saw a large bear looking back at her!
Terrified, she screamed. Kate woke up and saw the animal. “Uh-oh!” she
said. She honked the horn as hard as she could and the bear ran back into
the forest.
Kate drove off and they were 5) soon home, relieved to be safe. “I think
it just wanted a ride,” joked Ann. “Not in my car!” said Kate.
7 Read the theory. Find examples in the story below.
Word formation (-ing/-ed adjectives)
-ing adjectives describe what something is/was like. It was an
amazing experience. (What was the experience like? Amazing.)
-ed adjectives describe how someone feels/felt. We were amazed. (How
did we feel? Amazed.)
One cold winter night, Kate and Ann were going home after a relaxing
weekend in the countryside. They were driving through a forest when it
started to snow.
It wasn’t long before the snow was so thick that they couldn’t see the
road. “Let’s wait until the snow stops,” said Kate, and pulled over. It was
warm in the car and they both quickly fell asleep.
A short while later, Ann woke up. The car was moving from side to side.
She looked outside and saw a large bear looking back at her! Terrified,
she screamed. Kate woke up and saw the animal. “Uh-oh!” she said. She
honked the horn as hard as she could and the bear ran back into the
forest.
Kate drove off and they were soon home, relieved to be safe. “I think it
just wanted a ride,” joked Ann. “Not in my car!” said Kate.
Now complete the gaps with adjectives derived from the words in
brackets.
1. 1 The view from the top of the mountain was amazing  (amaze).
2. 2 Gary was exhausted (exhaust) after sightseeing all day.
3. 3 Mia was worried (worry) about flying.
4. 4 It was a terrified (terrify) experience.
10 a)   Listen and keep notes.
b) Use your notes in Ex. 10a to write your story. Give your story a
title. Follow the plan. Alternatively, complete the story below with
the words given.
Para 1: set the scene (who, when, where, what)
Para 2: events leading to the main event
Para 3: the main event (climax)
Para 4: feelings; ending
Almost Lunch!
Mark and Paul were walking along the beach 1) carrying their
surfboards. The sun was shining and the waves
were 2) crashing on the beach. It was a perfect day for surfing.
3) While Paul was cleaning his board, Mark went surfing. Paul
was relaxing on the beach 4) when he saw a dark 5) shape in the
water moving towards Mark. It was a shark!
Paul jumped up and shouted to Mark to get out of the water.
Mark was 6) riding a wave and at first, he didn’t hear him. Paul
started 7) waving his hands and 8) shouting louder. Mark saw
him and 9) paddled as fast as he could. Paul ran to meet him
and 10) pulled him out of the water just in time.
 11) As they watched the shark swim away, they both felt
relieved. “I was almost that shark’s lunch!” said Mark.
collection, detective, intelligence, moustache, circumstances, tragedy, a
link in the chain
1
A like
B for
C as
D about
 
2
A which
B what
C where
D why
 
3
A answers
B replies
C gets
D solves
 
4
A all
B whole
C every
D lot
 
5
A else
B little
C more
 D much
3 Match the words in bold in the text with their synonyms.

1 popular well-liked
2 finest most stylish
3 rushes moves quickly
4 unlocked opened
5 proper Correct
6 ignore not pay attention to
1 Choose the correct word.
1 My favourite kind of non-fiction books are biographies.
2 Tony loves action and adventure books.
3 The book became a bestseller.
4 We saw Lucy outside the cinema.
5 Shane really enjoyed that amusing story.
2 Fill in:
1 We stayed alive by making a fire.
2 I took a chance and bought you a book – I hope you like it!
3 The detective quickly solved the crime.
4 The story was too confusing for me to follow.
5 Jill was disappointed with the travel book because it didn’t
have much information.
6 Jenna felt embarrassed when she spilled coffee on Tony’s shirt.
7 Back home, we felt relieved we were safe.
8 I was really annoyed about the way he behaved towards us.
Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct item.
1 When do schools break up for summer?
2 I read a novel by Stephen King last week.
3 The car broke down half an hour into the journey.
4 It’s a story about two brothers.
5 This book has a 13-year-old boy as its main character.

4 Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or the past
continuous.
1 Jo was packing while Tom was booking (book) a taxi.
2 What were you doing (you/do) at 8 o’clock last night?
3 He was asleep so he didn't hear (not/hear) anything.
4 The sun was shining (shine) as we sailed out of the harbour.
5 Paul closed (close) the door and left.
6 We were walking (walk) to the beach when it suddenly started
to rain.
5 Fill in:
1 My family used to live by the sea when I was a kid.
2 As a child, Luke used to/would visit his aunt every summer.
3 Kate used to have a huge dog called Charlie.
4 I used to like horror stories, but I don’t read them anymore.
5 Carl used to/would sleep in late on Saturdays, but he’s got a
part-time job now.
6 Match the sentences.
1. Did he get the money in the end? A
2. What did he do? C
3. It was a robbery! E
4. How did he feel about that? B
5. How was Jenny’s holiday? D
a) No, he left it all behind.
b) Very disappointed.
c) He called the police.
d) You won’t believe what happened to her!
e) How awful!
UNIDAD 4
2 a) Match the people in the pictures (1-3) to the problems below.
1.

1 How to find employment

2 How to combine work and family life

3 How to keep busy after retirement

3     Listen to and read Maggie’s advice. Match the people (1-

3) with the advice (A-C). Do you agree with Maggie? Discuss with
your partner. Then, explain the words in bold. Then click on the
icon for a video activity.

Advice Column
 

1 C
No_Luck_Lucy asks: A few months ago, I lost my job as a
tour guide in a museum. The museum
wasn’t attracting enough visitors, so the manager decided
to let me go. Since then, I’ve applied for lots of jobs, but I
haven’t heard back from anyone. I feel miserable waiting by
the phone every day, and I’m anxious about the bills which are
piling up, too. What can I do?
 

2 A
Hands_Full asks: Last week, I returned to work after having
my first child. He’s six months old and it’s very difficult for my
husband and me to leave him in day care every morning. When
I’m at work, I can’t help feeling that I should be taking care of
my son. But I don’t want to quit my job. I’m really proud of
 my career, and I’ve worked too hard to throw it all away. Could
you please help me?
 

3 B
Brian_65 asks: In two months, I’ll be 65. For most people,
that’s a reason to celebrate, but I don’t feel very excited about
retiring, to be honest. For the last 40 years of my life, I’ve
worked full-time in the same clothes shop, so it’s going to be
very strange to suddenly have so much free time. I’m
an active person and it will be impossible for me to just stay at
home and relax doing nothing. Also, I’m not interested in golf,
or walking in the park. I much prefer doing something useful.
Any ideas?
 
A
This is a common cause of stress for parents – and I’m afraid
there’s no easy answer. If you can afford to live on less money,
you could ask your boss to work part-time so that you could see
your son more often – but this might mean missing the chance
of a promotion. You ought to talk with your partner and make
the best decision for you and your family.
B
You’ve worked hard all your life, so it’s a pity you aren’t
looking forward to a nice rest! You should realise that there are
plenty of ways to keep busy and useful after you retire. Why
not volunteer for a charity? How about helping
organise fundraising events? Or, with your experience, you
could work part-time in a charity shop. Hope my advice helps!
C
Being out of work can be a stressful and scary experience – but
you’ve got to have a positive attitude. These days, the best
place to look for jobs is online. You can even post your CV on
a professional networking site and then employers might get in
contact with you. So, don’t give up. I’m sure you’ll find
something soon!
4 COLLOCATIONS Fill in:
1.
 1 tour guide
2 day care
3 free time
4 positive attitude
5 easy answer
6 fundraising events

5 PREPOSITIONS Fill in: about (x2), out of, from, for, at, of (x2), in

(x2).
1 to apply for job
2 to hear back from sb
3 to be anxious about sth
4 to take care of sb
5 to be proud of sth
6 to stay at home
7 to be interested in sth
8 to be out of work
9 to get in contact with sb
10 to be excited about sth
  6 WORDS EASILY CONFUSED Choose the correct word.
1 There must be a good reason why Bill moved house.
2 We still don’t know the cause of the accident.
3 If you believe in yourself you can do anything!
4 What did you think of the bank manager’s advice?

7 PHRASAL VERBS Fill in the correct particle.

take after: to have the same appearance or character as sb
take off: 1) to remove clothes (opp: put on); 2) (of planes) to leave the
ground
take over: to gain control of sth
take up: 1) to begin a hobby, sport, etc; 2) to fill (time, space)
 1 Kate’s very anxious about taking over her family’s shop.
2 Phil takes after his mum – they both get stressed easily.
3 Driving to and from work takes up two hours of Andy’s day.
4 We’d better hurry – the plane takes off in 15 minutes!
5 You can take up jogging to relieve stress.
6 You should take off your hat when you’re indoors.

1 Read the dialogue. Identify the tenses in bold. Use the Grammar
button to refer to the theory.

C: Hi, Ollie. Do you have any plans for the weekend?

O Not really. I’m going to study for our business exam on Monday. I think it’ll
: be really difficult.
C: I’m stressed about it, too. Actually, I’m meeting Brian and Suzie in the library at
five today for a group study session. Do you want to come along?
O OK, but the library closes at six today, doesn’t it? That doesn’t leave us much time.
: Why don’t we meet earlier?
C: Oh, yes. I forgot. OK, I’ll text Brian and Suzie and ask them to meet at four instead.
O Great. Then, when we finish, maybe we can go for a walk in the park.
:
C: No, look at those dark clouds in the sky – it’s going to rain. Let’s get a pizza and
hang out at your place instead!
O Good idea! After we leave the library, I’m sure I’ll be hungry!
:
C: Well, see you at the library at four, then. If there’s a change of plan, I’ll text you.
O OK, bye, Colin.
:
 Which tense do we use for:
• on-the-spot decisions
future simple
• fixed arrangements in the future
present continuous
• future plans & intentions
 be going to
• timetables/programmes
present simple
• predictions based on what we think or imagine
future simple
• predictions based on what we can see or know

be going to

2   Jenny is moving from her village to a big city. Listen to the

dialogue and choose what she thinks, expects, hopes, guesses, etc. she
will do. Tell the class.
1. 1 find a good job
2. 2 share a flat
3. 3 find a place with a garden
4. 4 enjoy living there
5. 5 get bored there
6. 6 miss her family

3 a)   Listen and complete the notes, then tell the class what
Stan is going to do when he goes on holiday.
1.

Stan is going to 1) stay in a five-star hotel. He is going

to 2) stay on a Caribbean island. He’s going to 3) go for a
swim every morning and he’s going to 4) sunbathe on the
beach every afternoon. He’s going to 5) eat at lovely
restaurants in the evenings and he’s going to 6) stay out late at
night.

 
4 Fill in: will or am/is/are going to. Use the Grammar button to refer
to the theory.
 1 A: The dentist’s surgery is on the first floor.
B: I will take the stairs, then. I don’t like lifts.
2 A: What are your plans after graduation?
B: I am going to go backpacking around Asia.
3 A: Be careful! You are going to crash into that tree!
B: Sorry, I’m a bit tired today.
4 A: Will Alice come to the opening ceremony?
B: No, I expect she  will  miss it – she hates crowds.
5 A: Max is afraid of flying, so he is going to travel to the USA by ship.
B: Really? But that’s going to take him weeks!
5 Read Paul and Max’s notes, then put the verbs in brackets into the
present simple or the present continuous. Use the Grammar button
to refer to the theory.
Monday Food festival: 11 am – 9 pm
Tuesday Concert (Singer-Julie Watson): 8:30 pm – 12 pm
Wednesday Theatre (Macbeth): 7:30 pm – 9 pm
Thursday Exhibition (Picasso): 9 am – 5 pm
Friday Book reading (Kiera Patrick): 1 pm – 3 pm

1 Paul and Max are attending (attend) a food festival on

Monday. It starts (start) at 11 am.
2 Julie Walters is performing (perform) a concert on Tuesday.
It finishes (finish) at 12 pm.
3 A group of actors are acting (act) in a production
of Macbeth on Wednesday. It ends (end) at 9 pm.
4 Paul and Max are visiting (visit) a Picasso exhibition on
Thursday. It opens (open) at 9 am.
5 Kiera Patrick is giving (give) a book reading on Thursday.
It begins (begin) at 1 pm.
Hi Bill,
Hope you’re well. Any summer plans? 1) Are you going to
visit (you/visit) your friends in Spain again like last summer? Anyway, I
need your advice. I bought the tickets, so next Wednesday I 2) 'm going
to travel (travel) to France. I checked the weather forecast and it 3) 's
going to be (be) hot and sunny there, so I think I 4) will have (have) a
great time there. The only problem is the flight. You see, I have a terrible
fear of flying. The flight 5) leaves (leave) at 11 pm, so I guess I 6) will
be able to (be able to) sleep for most of the journey, but I’m still
stressed about take-off and landing. Anyway, it’s getting late, so
I 7) will stop (stop) writing now.
Talk to you soon,
Sam
8 Join the sentences using if or unless. Use the Grammar button to
refer to the theory.
1 The dog won’t bite you
2 I can take part in the match
3 I’ll pass the test
4 I’ll be really nervous
5 I’ll buy a new laptop
6 We may go on a picnic

if

unless
a you need me.
b I get stressed in the exam hall.
c there are many people in the audience.
d it rains.
e you bother it.
f I can afford it.
 
1. 1 The dog won’t bite you unless you bother it.
2. 2 I can take part in the match if you need me.
3. 3 I’ll pass the test unless I get stressed in the exam hall.
4. 4 I’ll be really nervous if there are many people in the audience.
5. 5 I’ll buy a new laptop if I can afford it.
6. 6 We may go on a picnic unless it rains.
11 Write the word which should not be in the sentence. Some
sentences may be correct, in this case add -. Use the Grammar
button to refer to the theory.
1 I will call you as soon as the plane lands in Amsterdam. -
2 If you will feel anxious during the exam, you can take some deep breaths. will

3 When will you know the results of your blood tests? -

4 After you will finish these reports, will you please come to my office? will

5 When the kids will fall asleep, you can turn off the light. will
6 By the time we will arrive at the shopping centre, it won’t be very busy. will

1 a) Choose the correct word.

1 Whenever I see lightning or hear thunder, my mouth goes dry and
I freeze.
2 When I have to give a speech, my hands sweat and my
heart beats faster.
3 I know they can’t hurt me, but I always run a mile when I see a bug!
4 Even before I get on board, I shake like a leaf and I feel terribly sick.
5 When I stepped onto the roof, my hair stood on end and I
couldn’t control my fear.
6 I know I should face my fears, but I always avoid using lifts.

b) Match the sentences (1-6) to the fears below.

1.
1 fear of storms
2 fear of public speaking
3 fear of bugs
4 fear of flying
5 fear of heights
6 fear of closed spaces

2   Read the Study Skills box. You will hear a conversation

between a radio presenter and a woman. Decide if the statements are
correct (Yes) or incorrect (No).
Predicting content – key words
 Before you listen, read the sentences and underline the key words. They
will help you predict the content of the recording.
1 Pam is the first ever caller on Victor’s show who has a phobia. No
2 Pam still thinks about the moment when she developed her phobia. No
3 When Pam sees a balloon, she can’t breathe properly. Yes
4 Pam told her best friend about her phobia. No
5 Victor says that Pam should start touching balloons straight away. No
6 Victor advises Pam to get professional help. Yes
6 a) Billy has been invited to a barbecue, but he’s nervous about
attending because he won’t know anyone there. He has written to his
friend Conrad asking for advice. Read Conrad’s reply and fill in the
gaps with verbs derived from the verbs in brackets. Use appropriate
prefixes.
Word formation (forming verbs)
We can use these prefixes to form other verbs from verbs: dis- = not
(obey – disobey), mis- = wrongly (spell – misspell), re- = again (use
– reuse)
1.
Hi Billy,
Sorry to hear about your problem, but I
completely 1) disagree (agree) that you shouldn’t go to the
barbecue. My sister 2) dislikes (like) meeting new people, too.
She used to 3) disappear (appear) when we had visitors to our
house! But she learnt how to deal with it, and so can you!
Firstly, why don’t you 4) rethink (think) what the barbecue will
be like? Instead of being pessimistic, imagine having a good time
there. This way, you’ll have a better chance of enjoying yourself.
Also, when you get there, you
should 5) reconsider (consider) how other people are feeling.
Maybe they’re feeling shy, too. By focusing on other people,
you’ll forget about your anxiety.
Often people 6) misunderstand (understand) social anxiety and
don’t realise how difficult it is to overcome it. But I know what
you’re going through, and I hope my tips help. Write and tell me
how you get on.
 Talk soon,
Conrad
8 Look at the phrases Conrad uses to give advice and the expected
results. Replace them with phrases from the box.

Hi Billy,
Sorry to hear about your problem, but I completely disagree that you
shouldn’t go to the barbecue. My sister dislikes meeting new people, too.
She used to disappear when we had visitors to our house! But she learnt
how to deal with it, and so can you!
Firstly, why don’t you rethink what the barbecue will be like? Instead of
being pessimistic, imagine having a good time there. This way, you’ll
have a better chance of enjoying yourself.
Also, when you get there, you should reconsider how other people are
feeling. Maybe they’re feeling shy, too. By focusing on other people,
you’ll forget about your anxiety.
Often people misunderstand social anxiety and don’t realise how
difficult it is to overcome it. But I know what you’re going through, and
I hope my tips help. Write and tell me how you get on.
Talk soon,
Conrad

 
1.
Giving Advice Expected Results
• It would/could be a good idea to ... • If you do this, you’ll ...
• You could also ... • This would mean that ...
• I (strongly) advise you to ... • By doing this, ...
• Another idea would be to ... • Then, ...
1) why don’t you - it would be a good idea to
2) you should - I advise you to
3) This way, - This would mean that
4) By (focusing on other people) … - Then,
10 
b) Use your notes in Ex. 10a to write your email (120-150 words).
Follow the plan. Alternatively, complete the email below with the
words/phrases given.
1. Hi (friend’s first name),
Para 1: sympathise with friend’s problem; offer to help
Paras 2-3: give advice and say expected results
Para 4: express hope that things go well; closing remarks
Write soon,
(your first name)
Hi Max,
I’m sorry to hear about your fear of sailing, but I have some
advice that I think will help. If you can 1) overcome your fear,
I think you will 2) end up having a great time on your sailing
trip.
First of all, why don’t you try to 3) identify why you are
afraid? By understanding your fear, you can 4) deal with it
better.
Also, you should read about 5) safety equipment online. This
way you’ll learn how to stay 6) safe at sea and you’ll feel
less 7) anxious.
I hope my advice helps. I’m sure you’ll enjoy your sailing trip.
Write and let me know how you 8) get on.
Write soon,
Ali
3 Match the words in bold to their opposites.

• rare common
• giant tiny
• forget remember
• brave afraid
 • local foreign
• exciting boring
1 Fill in:
1 Jane organises lots of fundraising events for charity.
2 Ann became unemployed when the factory closed.
3 Steve moved back to his village after retirement.
4 Kate had to quit her job because of a serious injury.
5 We’re having some financial problems, so we won’t be able to
go on holiday this year.
6 People with a(n) positive attitude have less stress.
2 Choose the correct word.
1 I’m really worried about an exam I’m taking tomorrow.
2 You have to facea your fear to overcome it.
3 After he lost his job, Greg couldn’t afford to pay his rent.
4 Kate’s heart was beating fast as she went on stage.
5 If you believe in yourself, you’ll get the job.
6 Don’t be afraid – the spider won’t hurt you.

3 Choose the correct item.

1 Is he interested in going to Bug Fest?
2 Please take off your shoes before you enter the room.
3 She was excited about moving to the big city.
4 He is proud of overcoming his fear of insects.
5 Steve wants to take up a hobby.
4 Fill in:

1. is going to
2. will
3. are going to

1 I feel scared in the dark – I will turn the light on.

 2 I’ve just heard the forecast – there is going to be a storm later.
3 Steve believes his new job will be very stressful.
4 This weekend, we are going to move into our new flat.
5 I don’t think Dennis will come to the exhibition.
1. Grammar
2. 5 Choose the correct tense.
1 The train leaves in half an hour.
2 Look at that dog! It ’s going to attack!
3 Bob ’s going to talk to a doctor later.
4 I guess it’ll be a very stressful year.
5 He’s flying to Oman on Monday.
6 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
1. 1 If Jane sees that mouse, she will scream (scream)!
2. 2 We won’t start until you arrive (arrive).
3. 3 Kate will quit (quit) if her job becomes stressful.
4. 4 When you move house, I will help (help) you.
5. 5 Unless Peter gets (get) medical help, he’ll never overcome his
phobia.
7 Match the sentences.
1. I’m worried about the presentation. C
2. What should I do? D
3. You look worried B.
4. You should get more sleep. E
5. Thanks for your advice.A
a) Glad to help.
b) It’s an exam I’m taking tomorrow.
c) What do you mean?
d) Why don’t you talk to him?
e) That’s not a bad idea.