English,

please!
Teacher’s Guide

2 FAST TRACK 10 th
Grade
 English,
please!
Teacher’s Guide

FAST TRACK 10

2
th
GRADE

All the written activities in this book must be

completed in your own notebook, and not in this book.
Todas las actividades de escritura contenidas en este
libro se deben realizar en un cuaderno aparte,
no en el libro.
English, please! 2
Teacher’s Guide

Señor Juan Manuel Santos Calderón

Presidente de la República de Colombia

GINA PARODY D'ECHEONA

Ministra de Educación Nacional

VÍCTOR JAVIER SAAVEDRA MERCADO

Viceministro de Educación Preescolar, Básica y Media

ANA BOLENA ESCOBAR ESCOBAR

Directora de Calidad de Educación Preescolar,
Básica y Media

PAOLA ANDREA TRUJILLO PULIDO

Subdirectora de Fomento de Competencias

ROSA MARÍA CELY HERRERA

Gerente Programa Colombia Bilingüe
Coordinación editorial:
Equipos Técnicos

Ministerio de Educación Nacional: Richmond, 58 St Aldate’s, Oxford, UK

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 estimada Comunidad educativa,
Una de las prioridades del Ministerio de Educación Nacional es lograr la construcción y la
consolidación de estrategias que ofrezcan a todos los niños, niñas y jóvenes del sistema
educativo colombiano estar en igualdad de condiciones en materia de calidad. Lo anterior
se logra a través de acciones, tales como brindar a los estudiantes de los colegios públicos
el acceso a una lengua extranjera como el inglés y, a la vez, brindarles los recursos
educativos que favorezcan el desarrollo de sus competencias y los pongan a la par, a nivel
de herramientas, con otros estudiantes de colegios privados en el país.

Trabajar por la construcción de la equidad en el aprendizaje del inglés, posibilita que los
estudiantes puedan interactuar en escenarios de desarrollo personal y profesional y de
consolidación de su identidad y proyección de vida. A la vez, les permite reconocer la
diversidad local y global mediante el conocimiento, el diálogo y la interacción con otras
culturas en su rol de ciudadano del mundo, lo que finalmente les abre las puertas hacia
oportunidades de estudio y formación en el extranjero.

Lo anterior se enmarca en un contexto en el que el aprendizaje del inglés se ha convertido

en un requisito fundamental, por ser ésta una lengua franca común para la comunicación en
los intercambios comerciales y una herramienta que posibilita la integración de los países a
las dinámicas de una economía globalizada.

En este contexto, para el Ministerio de Educación Nacional es gratificante presentar al

país la serie de textos escolares para el aprendizaje del inglés English, please! (edición
Fast Track) dirigida a los estudiantes y docentes de los grados 9, 10 y 11. Esta serie ha
sido desarrollada en el marco del programa Colombia Bilingüe, como material educativo
que busca orientar y apoyar el aprendizaje del inglés mediante procesos de construcción
personal y significativa, los cuales están en estrecha relación con los intereses y con las
necesidades de los estudiantes colombianos en el sector oficial.

Invito a todos los Establecimientos Educativos, a sus estudiantes, docentes y directivos

docentes para que a través de English, please! y el trabajo arduo, luchemos por la formación
de ciudadanos bilingües, capaces de valorar y comprender nuestras culturas y las de otros,
buscando siempre el diálogo y el compartir de sus experiencias y conocimientos a través
del inglés.

Así aportaremos juntos a la gran meta de construir un país en paz y el mejor educado de la
región en 2025.

GIna ParodY d’eCHeona

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 Introducción

El Ministerio de Educación Nacional, a través del programa Colombia Bilingüe, se complace

en entregar al país la serie “English, please!” (Edición Fast Track), una estrategia que
busca ayudar a construir el camino hacia la consolidación de los procesos de calidad en
la enseñanza y aprendizaje del inglés en los colegios oficiales colombianos, cuya meta es
contribuir a que nuestros jóvenes estudiantes alcancen un nivel de inglés Pre Intermedio
(B1) en grado 11. English, please! (edición Fast Track) se encuentra alineado con la Guía
22: “Estándares Básicos de Competencias en Lengua Extranjera: Inglés” y toma como
referente los principios pedagógicos y metodológicos de la “Propuesta de Currículo Sugerido
de Inglés”, desarrollada en 2015.
Esta edición parte del pilotaje realizado en 2015 con un grupo de Instituciones Educativas
focalizadas que recibieron los textos escolares. A partir de dicha experiencia, se logró
identificar la necesidad de proveer a los estudiantes de grado 9, 10 y 11 de las herramientas
necesarias para fomentar el desarrollo de su competencia comunicativa en inglés de una
forma más sólida, y como complemento definitivo del trabajo realizado en los grados
anteriores.
El término “Fast Track” hace referencia precisamente al logro efectivo y eficaz de los
niveles: Principiante (A1), Básico (A2) y Pre Intermedio (B1). Lo anterior resulta de un mayor
énfasis en la progresión y graduación de contenidos, actividades y tareas de aprendizaje en
pro de la interacción, la comunicación y el uso en contexto del idioma.
A su vez, la serie English, please! se encuentra compuesta por los siguientes elementos,
que también se podrán consultar y descargar a través de la página www.colombiaaprende.
edu.co/colombiabilingue:
1. El libro del estudiante.
2. La guía del docente que incluye el CD con actividades de audio.
3. La versión digital interactiva del libro del estudiante.
4. Las guías de intensidad horaria (Pacing guides).

La estructura del libro del estudiante y del docente refleja la organización del año escolar en
las instituciones educativas oficiales, trabajando un módulo de tres unidades por bimestre
con una intensidad de 5 horas semanales. Para cargas horarias inferiores, el docente podrá
consultar los “Pacing Guides” de la serie.
Por otra parte, el syllabus de la serie se centra en macro temas (Topic Based Syllabus), los
cuales permiten un trabajo interdisciplinar con áreas y proyectos transversales relacionados
con la salud, la educación para la sexualidad, la educación para el ejercicio de los Derechos
Humanos, la sostenibilidad, el medio ambiente, y la democracia y paz.
Con las anteriores premisas y características, English, please! (Edición Fast Track),
es una serie de textos que le presenta a los docentes un repertorio amplio de opciones
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adaptables a los diversos contextos nacionales, el cual busca contribuir a la transformación

de las prácticas pedagógicas, la motivación en el aula hacia el aprendizaje del inglés y la
formación integral a través de la interacción y la comunicación sobre temas de interés para
los estudiantes de grados 9, 10 y 11.

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The methodology in English, please!
the English, please! series has been designed and written by teachers from a range of education
institutions across Colombia. the key principles which underlie the approach and methodology of the
modules, units, lessons and activities are:

▪ A topic-based approach to the language ▪ Integration of transferable skills

syllabus ▪ A noticing approach to language development
▪ Learning outcomes based on language use ▪ Integration of the four language skills
and project work ▪ Development of learning strategies
▪ Learner autonomy through self-assessment ▪ Alignment to national and international
and reflection standards

1 A topic-based approach to the language syllabus

A topic-based approach takes themes and topics, rather than language structures, as the starting
point of syllabus design. This aims to provide all learners with a specific and meaningful context
in which to learn language and content. It also gives students the opportunity to learn cross-
curricular content, i.e. content from different school subjects for English language learning. The
macrotopics for the English, please! series are educational topics (Teenagers, Globalisation,
Lifestyles and Health, and The Environment) rather than ‘pop culture’ topics, and aim to challenge
learners to see the English language as the means to learning rather than an end.

2 Learning outcomes based on language use and project work

The project work in English, please! (one project per module) provides learners with an end
product to see evidence of their own learning, and teachers with a way to assess progress which
moves away from traditional testing. Project work is learner-centred, motivational, develops
learner autonomy and creativity, integrates the four skills, and involves authentic tasks and
contexts.

3 Learner autonomy through self-assessment and reflection

In addition to the learner autonomy developed through project work, English, please! invites
learners to assess their achievement of the language and study goals at the end of the module.
Through self-assessment of the key learning outcomes, and reflection on the transferable skills
used in a module, English, please! helps learners take responsibility for their own learning.

4 Integration of transferable skills

Transferable skills are the abilities and practices learners develop outside the classroom which
support their learning, and the skills they develop inside the classroom which are relevant to other
curriculum subjects and aspects of their personal life. Examples of transferable skills developed
throughout the English, please! series are team work, communication skills, organisational skills,
problem-solving and analytical skills.

5 A noticing approach to language development

A ‘noticing approach’ (paying attention to and focusing explicitly on language forms as they occur
in graded language input) helps learners internalise language rules, rather than treating grammar
and vocabulary development as decontextualised topics for memorising and controlled production.
It can help learners notice how language is typically used, become aware of their own use of
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the target language, give relevance to language points so they recognise them again when they
meet new texts, and help them make discoveries and generalisations about how language is used.
Consequently, learners and teachers are invited to explore the texts in English, please! through
guided and supported activities, noticing how grammar and vocabulary gives meaning to language.

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 6 Integration of the four language skills
With an explicit focus on how the skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing are used in
combination when we communicate, the English, please! series gives balanced coverage of
the four skills, and also encourages learners not to see the skills in isolation from each other.
Skills are integrated throughout lessons, in project work and in self-assessment of learning
outcomes.

7 Development of learning strategies

Learning strategies are the techniques individual students use to help themselves learn.
Learning about learning is part of the education process and also helps learners in other areas
of life. English, please! promotes meta-cognitive strategies, such as planning, peer- and
self-evaluating and monitoring language use; cognitive strategies used in actually ‘doing the
learning’, such as guessing words, repeating, learning things by heart and working out rules;
and social strategies, such as working with others and asking for help.

8 Alignment to national and international standards

The Ministry of National Education established the teaching-learning standards for foreign
languages (to know what is to be learned and for the learner to know what he/she is able
to learn and able to do with what he/she knows). The standards correspond to levels A1–B1
of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and include five areas:
receptive skills (listening and reading) and productive skills (writing, spoken monologue and
spoken conversation).

How is the English, please! series organised?

The series comes in three levels, each with a Student’s Book, Teacher’s Guide and
accompanying Audio CD.

Each level contains four modules. Each module is centred around a different topic. Students
will also complete a project. The modules start with an introductory section where students
explore the topics, language skills and project. After that there are three units. The first
two units explore different subtopics in more depth and provide students with activities to
acquire the necessary language and skills. The third unit also gives students the opportunity
to work on a project and present it, and to think back and assess their achievement with
regard to the module’s expected language learning outcomes.

The following is a visual representation of the structure of the modules:

INTRO exploration of topics, language skills and project

UNIT

1 Lessons 1 to 3
MODULE

UNIT

2 Lessons 4 to 6
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UNIT Lessons 7 and 8

3 Let’s work together

Self-assessment

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 Initial exploration of topics, language skills
and project
In this section, the students explore the topic, the expected language skills and the project for
the module.

What will you find in the English, please! lessons?

there is a wide range of activity types within
lessons, but you can expect to find the following
sections throughout each unit:

Get ready!
In these activities, students are invited to think
about the topic of the lesson and prepare for some
of the language they may need to use. This section
provides opportunities for teachers to elicit or teach
vocabulary, initiate discussions, invite students to
share opinions and bring in their knowledge of the
world they live in. Some of these activities may be
supported by use of learners’ L1, as the purpose
is to generate interest in, and awareness of, the
topic. (See Topic-based approach on page vi.)

Language skills
Speak Write Read Listen
These sections may involve using the skill in
isolation, or in combination with another skill (see
Integration of the four language skills on page viii).
For receptive skills activities, teachers need to
decide whether to pre-teach any of the vocabulary
in the texts, or whether other pre-listening/reading
activities are appropriate to predict context or
content. For speaking activities, teachers will
need to decide on the focus of the activity, e.g.
fluency development or a focus on accuracy, and
instruct/model as appropriate while setting up the
activity. Teachers can also draw attention to Useful
Language boxes and other language content to
support the speaking activity, and encourage use of
Focus on vocabulary
English. Teachers will also need to decide the best
interaction patterns for the activity and when to Vocabulary activities help learners develop understanding and
monitor and correct students’ language. In writing use of key vocabulary from the texts and functional language
activities, students practise planning, checking and for productive use. Teachers should consider different ways
revising their writing through a process approach, to help students understand new vocabulary such as using
which teachers will need to guide and support. pictures from the lessons; flashcards; realia; translation;
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Teachers need to decide on how much input, games: pelmanism, bingo, crosswords, word snakes; and
modelling and feedback to give for writing tasks, and vocabulary charts in the classroom.
also what form of presentation is appropriate, e.g.
classroom display or contribution to project work.

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Although this is presented as the final activity of each of the modules, students and teachers are
encouraged to refer to it on a regular basis as they advance throughout the module. Finally, at the end
of each module, it is important to dedicate some time to a formal reflection on the individual and group
achievements (see Learner autonomy through self-assessment and reflection on page vi). Self-assessment
should be complemented by the teacher’s assessment of the student’s progress.

Say it!
These pronunciation sections invite learners to
develop their receptive awareness of different
features of pronunciation, or to have controlled
practice of their spoken production. Teachers
should draw attention to sounds/features which
may be difficult for learners due to their L1, and
give both individual and choral practice. Teachers
should also revisit these features when they arise
in listening texts or learners’ own language use.

Tips
Learning strategies are part of developing
autonomous learning (see Learning strategies
on page vii). The tips included in the lessons
provide students with opportunities to improve
their awareness of how they learn best. Teachers
should explain why these tips are important and
useful and refer to them throughout the course.
Teachers could also invite learners to talk about
what strategies work best for them, and to reflect
on how successful they have been (see Learner
autonomy on page vi).

let's work together

Focus on language
In Focus on Language sections, students work out how language This part of the lesson is for learners to work on
works by analysing examples of English in context. They discover their project. One of the aims of project work
the language forms and the rules for themselves with guidance is for students to develop teamwork and other
from the teacher. It is important that the teacher guides students transferable skills. For this to be successful,
to notice and then discover how language works. Teachers should students should work in small groups, roles
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try to avoid giving grammar rules before the activity; instead, should be assigned and clear tasks and deadlines
they should draw attention to and give further examples related should be given. The teacher’s role as monitor is
to the topic and in context; and give explanations after students important to make sure students are working on
have worked independently and with classmates. the activities suggested for the project.

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Scope and sequence
Grammar Vocabulary listening reading Speaking Writing
Module 1 teen culture
unit 1 Having fun
lesson 1 Verb + ing form; Sports and Talking about sports Parkour: You feel Talking about free time A short article about sport
verb + infinitive hobbies and hobbies as if you are flying! activities
+ to I like, ’d like, do you
like, would you like
lesson 2 Comparatives Clothes and parts Discussing quiz Urban tribes Discussing urban tribes A personal webpage
and superlatives of the body questions
lesson 3 be going to Things for A girl planning a Forest Hill Summer Talking about a camping A poster about a summer
outdoor activities camping trip Camp trip camp
unit 2 teen power
lesson 4 should and Positive and Community projects Problems with Role playing problems A story
could negative friends and giving advice
adjectives
lesson 5 Past simple: Irregular verbs Modern day heroes Everyday people Telling a story A story in the past simple
affirmative and (past simple) Connected speech changing the world
negative
lesson 6 can and could Abilities Answering quiz Amazing people Talking about abilities A list of your abilities
for ability questions
unit 3 Spending time well
lesson 7 Zero conditional Useful equipment A Scout leader What is Scouting? Identifying problems in An email to your family
talking about a a schedule
hiking trip
lesson 8 Revision of Social problems Advice on creating a Interact at Rotary Performing a dialogue Writing a letter to an
should / could youth organisation International about a social problem organisation
/ why don’t you
for advice
let’s work together Create a youth organisation
Self-assessment

Module 2 Money makes the world go round

unit 1 What we spend
lesson 1 more and less Everyday Describing products How your Discussing hypothetical An opinion piece about
with nouns products government spends situations government spending
your money
lesson 2 Imperatives: Adjectives for Three friends The fashion trap Talking about spending A report using charts
affirmative and fashion and comparing the price money
negative clothes of sunglasses
lesson 3 will and won’t Advertised Adverts for three The advertising Presenting an advert A radio advert for a
to make products different products game product
predictions
unit 2 How the world works
lesson 4 Present simple Fairtrade A shop owner The experiences Interviewing a farmer/ A poster in support of
and present products explaining Fairtrade of two Fairtrade producer for a radio Fairtrade
continuous farmers show
lesson 5 Present perfect Work and Two employees The impact of Presenting an idea for a A job advert for your
employment talking about their business on the new company company
working conditions local economy and
/tʃ/ /ʃ/ /dʒ/ the environment
lesson 6 The passive Verbs for Describing The life story of Roleplaying in a market A label for a product at a
manufacturing a traditional jeans market
product Colombian products
unit 3 ready to change
lesson 7 The gerund Essential and Two monologues A simpler life Discussing questions A crossword using the
desirable items by a father and about personal vocabulary learnt in this
son about spending possessions module
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money
lesson 8 First conditional Places of work A discussion about Are you an ethical Playing a board game A short guide about how
shopping habits consumer? to be an ethical consumer
let’s work together Make an advertising brochure for a product
Self-assessment

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 Grammar Vocabulary listening reading Speaking Writing
Module 3 We are all different
unit 1 different looks, different lifestyles
lesson 1 Adverbs of Daily activities A boy talking about An interview with Discussing questions Ideas about the lifestyles
frequency his daily routine Yuniko about lifestyles of teenagers from a
and frequency /θ/ and /ð/ different country or region
expressions
lesson 2 Quantifiers Celebrations People describing Saint Patrick’s Discussing questions A description of two
and festivals special occasions Day and Chinese about festivals festivals in Colombia
/v/ and /b/ New Year
lesson 3 use to and Leisure A radio talk show Hobbies: then Discussing questions A short report about your
used to activities about popular and now about having fun in the classmates’ hobbies in the
activities past and now past and now
unit 2 Be yourself
lesson 4 have to and Adjectives A radio show about What is beauty? Talking about things that A composition with the
has to for describing rituals for boys you have to do and don’t title ‘What is beauty?’
people have to do; describing a
famous person
lesson 5 Sentences with Adjectives A discussion about Violence in our Discussing questions A short news article about
to + infinitive for describing bullying towns related to a blog entry a conflict
things /s/ /z/ and /ɪz/
lesson 6 Hypothetical Changing your Five adverts If I were you … Comparing two photos; A piece of advice in
situations: If I appearance would, ’d and discussing what advice response to a problem
was / were …, wouldn’t to give posted online
I’d …
unit 3 Mind your manners
lesson 7 Past simple Identity A teenager describes The melting pot Presenting an interview An interview about
questions his experience of of the world to your class impressions of life in
moving to the USA Colombia
lesson 8 must, mustn’t, English Two stories of people Living in Roleplaying between A quiz about cultural
have to, don’t proverbs experiencing cultural Colombia a Colombian and a aspects of other countries
have to shock foreigner
let’s work together Write and perform a TV show
Self-assessment

Module 4 our natural environment

unit 1 eco-tourism
lesson 1 ever and never Landscapes Two friends talking Two tourist blog Asking and answering A postcard to a foreign
about their holidays in posts questions with Have you friend about Colombia
Colombia ever…?
lesson 2 First and second Holidays A conversation about Eco-destinations Roleplaying a tourist and An advert for an eco-
conditionals adventure holidays around the world a travel agent holiday
lesson 3 for and since Facilities in a A conversation Eco-projects Discussing questions A tourist information sign
national park between a guide and about national parks in
some visitors Colombia
unit 2 Protecting our native culture and environment
lesson 4 The past Indigenous Visiting indigenous The Achuar Doing an interview about A composition about
continuous people communities in people a visit to an indigenous visiting indigenous people
Colombia community
lesson 5 Active and Trafficked Talking about animal How can you Discussing photos related An opinion piece about
passive animals trafficking help? to animal trafficking animal trafficking
lesson 6 Present perfect Environmental An interview with an Environmental Roleplaying a meeting A letter to a local
continuous problems environmental activist problems in about deforestation newspaper about an
Colombia environmental problem
unit 3 Colombia: a natural and cultural paradise
lesson 7 Present Adjectives to People discussing their National parks Roleplaying an interview A description of a holiday
continuous for describe places holidays in Colombia and sanctuaries between a travel agent
the future, be in Colombia and a customer
going to or will
lesson 8 already, still Vocabulary People talking about A Chinese girl in Playing a game that A short blog describing
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and yet categories their experiences in paradise involves different your travels in Colombia
across the Colombia speaking activities or another country
module
let’s work together Create a new eco-park
Self-assessment

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1 2 Money makes the

Module

Module

Teen culture ............... 8

world go round ....... 46

unit 1 Having fun unit 1 What we spend

Lesson 1 ............................................... 10 Lesson 1 ............................................... 48

Lesson 2 ............................................... 14 Lesson 2 ............................................... 52
Lesson 3 ............................................... 18 Lesson 3 ............................................... 56

unit 2 teen power unit 2 How the world works

Lesson 4 ............................................... 22 Lesson 4 ............................................... 60

Lesson 5 ............................................... 26 Lesson 5 ............................................... 64
Lesson 6 ............................................... 30 Lesson 6 ............................................... 68

unit 3 Spending time well unit 3 ready to change

Lesson 7 ............................................... 34 Lesson 7 ............................................... 72
Lesson 8 ............................................... 38 Lesson 8 ............................................... 76
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Let's work together .................................. 42 Let's work together .................................. 80

Self-assessment ...................................... 44 Self-assessment ...................................... 82

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3 4 Our natural
Module

Module

We are all different .. 84

environment ........... 122

unit 1 different looks, different lifestyles unit 1 eco-tourism

Lesson 1 ............................................... 86 Lesson 1 ............................................... 124

Lesson 2 ............................................... 90 Lesson 2 ............................................... 128
Lesson 3 ............................................... 94 Lesson 3 ............................................... 132

unit 2 Protecting our native culture

unit 2 Be yourself and environment
Lesson 4 ............................................... 98 Lesson 4 ............................................... 136
Lesson 5 ............................................... 102 Lesson 5 ............................................... 140
Lesson 6 ............................................... 106 Lesson 6 ............................................... 144

unit 3 Colombia: a natural and

unit 3 Mind your manners cultural paradise
Lesson 7 ............................................... 110 Lesson 7 ............................................... 148
Lesson 8 ............................................... 114 Lesson 8 ............................................... 152
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Let's work together .................................. 118 Let's work together .................................. 156
Self-assessment ...................................... 120 Self-assessment ...................................... 158

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Module

Teen culture

In this module you will ...

▪ talk about hobbies, sports and leisure activities and urban tribes, in
Unit 1 Having fun

▪ reflect on teen issues and learn about teenagers in action, in

Unit 2 Teen power

▪ learn about different teenage groups and making the most of your free time, in
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Unit 3 Spending time well

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Teen culture 1
Module Overview
In this module, students will explore the
topic of teenagers and teen activities.
They will learn about hobbies and
sports, consider teen issues and how to
make the most of their free time. Topics
in the module include hobbies, urban
tribes, camps and summer activities,
heroes and amazing young people,
and youth organisations. Introduce the
module to students by telling them
the name of Module 1: Teen culture.
Also, tell them this is the first module
in the English Please! series. This is a
good time to remind students that they
cannot write in the books. They should
write in their own notebooks.

In this module you will …

Begin by reading through the unit
descriptions with students. If necessary,
use L1 to help students understand what
the module is about and what students
will be doing. You could ask one or two
questions to develop students’ interest
and to see how many words they already
know in English for the different topics,
for example, you could ask questions
like What activities do you enjoy doing
after school, at the weekend and in the
summer? Who do you do these activities
with? Are you part of any groups or
organisations?

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You will also ...

▪ listen to an ▪ read about

interview about different urban

Rea
heroes

n
tribes
▪ listen to
Liste ▪ read about

d
speeches by teen problems that
leaders of youth teenagers are
organisations suffering
▪ listen to teens ▪ read about young
talking about people who help
their favourite make the world a
activities better place

▪ write an article ▪ give your opinion

S pe a k
Write

about your on urban tribes

favourite hobby, ▪ give advice about
sport, or leisure teen problems
activity
▪ interview
▪ write a poster for classmates about
a camping trip their abilities
▪ write a short story

Let's work together

Create a youth organisation

In this module, you will learn about teenage culture, identity, interests,
youth organisations and heroes. Your project will be to create your own youth
organisation. You will:

▪ think of a name and logo for your organisation

▪ decide what its objectives are
▪ decide what activities it will do
▪ present it to the class

To start the project, think of some youth organisations that you already know.
They can be local, national or international. What are their objectives, and what
activities do they do?
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Teen culture 1
You will also…
Draw students’ attention to the visual
detailing language skills. You can
go through this fairly quickly, just
reading aloud the skills-based work
that students will be doing, or allowing
students to read it for themselves.

Let’s work together

Project: Create a youth organisation
This section introduces students to the
topic of the project they will do at the
end of the module. It explains useful
skills needed to work on a project
successfully as part of a team. It also
points out the importance of learning
how to assess their own work and
progress in the Self-assessment section
at the very end of the module.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Match pictures to the sports and hobbies.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7

8 9 10 11

▪ skydiving ▪ horse riding ▪ bowling

▪ white water rafting ▪ playing music ▪ playing basketball
▪ skateboarding ▪ chatting online ▪ playing ice hockey
▪ fishing ▪ playing board games

2. Choose three sports or hobbies. Copy and complete the table with information for each.
Then write sentences like the ones below.

▪ Playing board games is a hobby.

▪ You can play them indoors or outdoors.
▪ You can play them with one or more players.

Sport Hobby Indoors Outdoors Team Individual

Playing board
X X X X
games
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Skateboarding X X

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MODULE 1 UNIT 1 OVERVIEW
Lesson Topic Language Focus Output
Lesson 1 Hobbies • Verb + -ing form • Speaking: talking about hobbies and sports
Sports and leisure activities • Verb + infinitive + to • Writing: an article about a sport you like
Lesson 2 Urban tribes: clothes and • Comparatives and • Speaking: describing urban tribes
activities superlatives • Writing: a description for a webpage about your
urban identity
Lesson 3 Objects for a camping trip • be going to + infinitive • Speaking: talking about going on a camping trip
• Writing: a poster about a summer camp

UNIT THEME Extra activity

Answers
In Unit 1, there are three lessons on ▪▪ Ask students to get into small
1 chatting online groups and to choose an activity
the theme of ‘Having fun’. By the end
of the unit, students will be able to 2 white water rafting from exercise 1. The other
describe their favourite sports and 3 playing ice hockey students ask them Yes / No
hobbies using verb + -ing form or verb questions so that they can guess
4 playing basketball
+ infinitive + to. They will be able to what the activity is e.g. Is it
5 skydiving  a sport or hobby? Do you do it
talk about an urban tribe and describe
the tribe’s identity, dress style and 6 playing music indoors? Do you do it outdoors? Is
interests using comparatives and 7 bowling  it a team sport or hobby? Is it an
superlatives. They will also design an individual sport or hobby?
8 fishing
advertisement for a camping trip using
9 skateboarding 
be going to + infinitive.
10 horse riding
11 playing board games
LESSON OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students will learn about
sports and hobbies. Students will learn
to talk about their hobbies and sports 2. Choose three sports or hobbies.
that they like doing. They will also learn Copy and complete the table with
how to write an article about a sport information for each. Then write
they like. sentences like the ones below.
▪▪ Tell students to look at the
Focus on Vocabulary pictures again and choose
three sports or hobbies. Have
the students copy the table in
Get ready! exercise 2 in their books, with
1. Match the pictures to the sports the three sports or hobbies they
and hobbies. choose.
▪▪ Lead into the topic by asking ▪▪ Ask the students questions about
students these questions: What the examples, i.e. for Playing
sports do you do? What hobbies do board games ask Is it an indoors
you have? What other activities or or outdoors activity? Is it a team
interests do you have? or individual activity? Do the
▪▪ Tell students to look at the first same for Skateboarding.
picture (chatting online) and ask ▪▪ Tell students to complete the
them what the girl is doing. Elicit table, then to compare their
chatting online by asking Who is answers in small groups. Monitor
she talking to? And How is she and help as needed. Do whole
doing this? class feedback by asking a few
▪▪ Have students look at the words students to say the sport or
under the pictures and the activity they chose. The other
students say what type of
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example for question 1. Tell

them to work in pairs and match activity they are in the table,
the pictures to the sports and e.g. indoors and individual or
hobbies. Then go through the outdoors and team.
answers as a whole class.

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1
3. Listen to Thomas, Angela and Chris talk 5. Look at these sentences. What verb form
about their hobbies and sports. Complete comes after like? What verb form comes
the table with the hobbies and sports after would like?
they do and don't do.
a. I like being outdoors at the weekend.
b. I would like to live in the country.
Names Hobbies Sports

doesn’t doesn’t
6. Complete the sentences with like or
does does would like.
do do

Thomas a. We use to talk about

things you like all the time.
Angela b. We use to talk about
things you want now, or at some time
in the future
Chris

7. Find the verbs in the box in exercise 4.

What verb form comes after them? Then
copy the table in your notebook and
Listening Tip write the verbs in the correct column.
Before you listen, read the
sentences or questions to know what love – enjoy – want – hate
information you need to listen for.
Try to guess the answer before you
listen. This will help you listen for Verb + -ing form Verb + infinitive + to
specific information.
like would / ’d like

1
4. Listen again and complete the sentences.
8. Write true sentences. Use verbs from the box
a. Thomas: I really enjoy in exercise 7 and the verbs in brackets.
extreme sports. I
experiencing new things. I Example:
to try bungee jumping. My father likes playing football. (play football)
b. Angela: I painting and
a. I (go skateboarding)
playing the guitar. I
playing sports. I to live in b. My best friend (dance hip-hop)
the country when I'm older. c. My mother (chat online)
c. Chris: I doing all kinds of d. My grandfather (eat fish)
sports or hobbies. I e. My uncle (buy a motorbike)
staying indoors at weekends.
f. My friends and I (play board
games)

9. Write four questions, two using like and two

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Listen I can’t stand playing sports - I only 6. Complete the sentences with like
do tennis at school - and I don’t like or would like.
3. Listen to Thomas, Angela and Chris chatting online. I also prefer being ▪▪ Explain the activity. Ask students
talk about their hobbies and sports. in the country, away from the city. I to read the sentences and write
Complete the table with the hobbies love being alone. I want to live in the like or would like in the gaps.
and sports they do and don’t do. country when I’m older.
Have them check answers in pairs,
3. Hi, my name is Chris. I am always
▪▪ Explain that the students will excited about trying new things in
then check as a whole class.
hear three teenagers talking my spare time. That’s why I love
about hobbies and sports they do doing all kinds of sports and hobbies Answers
in their free time. like hiking, swimming, cycling and a. like  b. would like
▪▪ Have the students copy the table bowling with my friends. I don’t play
in their notebooks. Tell them that ice hockey, but I’d like to do that. I
they will listen and write the hate staying indoors at weekends. My 7. Find the verbs in the box in
cousin collects stamps, but I don’t. I exercise 4. What verb form comes
hobbies that each teenager does
make model airplanes in my free time after them? Then copy the table in
/ doesn’t do and the sports that at a club after school. your notebook and write the verbs
they also do / don’t do.
in the correct column.
▪▪ Read through or have the
4. Listen again and complete the
students read the Listening Tip. ▪▪ Explain the activity. Ask students
sentences. to look at the box in exercise 7
Encourage them to make guesses.
▪▪ Play audio Track 1 on the CD.
▪▪ Tell the students they are going to and say the verbs in it.
Have the students compare their
listen to the three teenagers again ▪▪ Tell students to decide which
and complete gapped sentences. column the verbs go in. Check
answers in pairs, then play audio
Track 1 again. Check answers ▪▪ Have the students read through answers with the whole class.
with the whole class. the sentences and work in pairs
to guess the answers. Monitor to Answers
Answers see if they are using verb + -ing
Verb + -ing form: love, enjoy, hate
and verb + infinitive + to e.g.
Names Hobbies Verb + infinitive + to: want
like doing, can’t stand doing and
does doesn’t do ’d like to go, but don’t correct
play computer
other any mistakes at this stage. Check 8. Write true sentences. Use verbs
Thomas indoor answers as a whole class. from the box in exercise 7 and the
games
activities
verbs in brackets.
paint, play the chatting
Angela
guitar online Answers ▪▪ Students complete the sentences.
make model collect a. doing, love, would like ▪▪ Do whole class feedback.
Chris
airplanes stamps Give an example: I hate going
b. love, can’t stand, want
Names Sports skateboarding. Elicit sentences
does doesn’t do c. love, hate from individual students.
skydiving, white 9. Write four questions, two using
Thomas basketball
water rafting
like and two using would like. Ask a
other Focus on Language
Angela tennis classmate. Then report to the class.
sports
hiking, swimming, 5. Look at these sentences. What ▪▪ Tell students to write four
Chris ice hockey verb form comes after like? What questions using Iike and would like.
cycling, bowling
verb form comes after would like? ▪▪ Put students in pairs and have
▪▪ Write the sentences in exercise them ask and answer the questions.
Audio script 1 Demonstrate this with a volunteer,
5 on the board or read them
1. Hi, my name is Thomas. aloud. Ask the following concept using the example language.
I really enjoy doing extreme sports. question: Is this true now or in ▪▪ Tell them to note down the
I want to go skydiving and white water
the future? (Answer for question answers.
rafting this weekend! I don’t like
spending time alone. I prefer playing
a: now. Answer for question b. in ▪▪ Ask individual students to tell the
football with others. Generally, I don’t the future.) class what their partner said.
like playing basketball, or indoor ▪▪ Underline the two different verb
activities. But I like playing computer forms: a. I like being outdoors
games! I love experiencing new things. at the weekend. b. I would like
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I would like to try bungee jumping. to live in the country. Elicit

2. Hello, I’m Angela. I do a lot of the difference in form i.e. like
outdoor activities. But I also enjoy
is followed by the verb + -ing,
indoor activities. I especially love
would like is followed by to + the
painting and playing the guitar.
infinitive.

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10. Look at the pictures and discuss with a partner.

a. Do you think Parkour is a sport or a hobby? Reading Tip
b. Do you think that it is a team or individual Look at the title of a text and the
sport / hobby? pictures before you read. This can help
you get an idea of what the topic is
c. What do you need if you want to do Parkour?
and predict the information you will
read in the text.
11. Read the article and check your predictions.

Parkour: You feel as if you are flying!

1 Parkour is definitely my favourite outdoor sport. I love using
my body to move freely and to jump obstacles in public places
with only my body and my skill. I also climb and run. Parkour
can be a hobby, an extreme sport, or an art. In Parkour, you use
your body to get from one point to another without stopping.

2 Parkour is excellent exercise because it helps you to keep fit and healthy. It makes you brave and
confident, too. Another good thing about Parkour is that it’s very cheap. You need to be in good
physical condition, and you need a good pair of running shoes. And that’s all!

3 However, Parkour can be dangerous. If you’re new to Parkour,

you need to know and understand the different basic moves.
You also need to train a lot so you don’t have accidents.

4 It can take a long time to become good at Parkour and you

can sometimes hurt yourself, but I think it is a perfect way to
exercise and discover your body’s potential. Try it! You feel as
if you are flying.

Glossary
▪ fit: en forma
▪ brave: valiente
▪ confident: confiado/a
▪ moves: movimientos
▪ train: entrenar
▪ hurt yourself: hacerse daño

12. Read the sentences and write true (T) or false (F).

a. Parkour is only a sport.

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b. It’s expensive to do Parkour.

c. Parkour isn’t always safe.
d. You can become good at Parkour very quickly.

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Read
10. Look at the pictures and discuss
with a partner.
▪▪ Explain that the students will
read an article about a popular
teen activity, Parkour. Draw
students’ attention to the
Reading Tip. Read it to them and
ask Why is it important to look at
the title and pictures before you
read a text? Elicit or give the
answer It helps you to predict
what the text will be about.
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs and
answer questions a-c. Do whole
class feedback and do a short
discussion of the ideas students
have.

11. Read the article and check your

predictions.
▪▪ Tell students to read the article
quickly to get an overall idea of
what it is about. Set a time limit
if students are not very practised
at reading quickly for gist.
▪▪ Have students check their
predictions with a classmate.
Finish by asking students to
report their answers to the class.

Answers
a. Parkour can be a hobby, an
extreme sport or an art.
b. It is an individual sport.
c. You need a good pair of running
shoes.

12. Read the sentences and write true

(T) or false (F).
▪▪ Tell students to read the
sentences in exercise 12.
Then ask them to read the
article again and discuss if the
sentences are true or false with a
classmate.

Answers
1 false  2 false  3 true  4 false
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Speak/Listen
Speak
2
13. Listen and repeat these sentences. 16. Find someone in the class for each
of the activities below. Walk around
a. I really like playing board games. the room and ask a yes/no question
b. I'd really like to try bungee jumping. to different classmates. When the
c. Do you like cycling? answer is yes, write the person’s
d. Would you like to play the drums? name.

3 a. does spinning
14. Circle the word/words you hear in these
b. plays basketball
sentences: like, ’d like, Do you like or Would
you like. c. hates soccer
d. would like to try white water
a. like - 'd like - Do you like - Would you like rafting
b. like - 'd like - Do you like - Would you like e. plays the piano
f. enjoys bowling
c. like - 'd like - Do you like - Would you like
g. doesn't like outdoor activities
d. like - 'd like - Do you like - Would you like
h. would like to try skydiving

15. What do you do in your free time? In pairs, ask

and answer questions. Write
a. What do you think of Parkour? Would you
like to try it? Why / Why not?
17. Choose a sport that you like. Write
a short article about it. Use the
b. What outdoor / indoor sports / hobbies do
questions to help you.
you like?
c. Which sports / hobbies would you like to try?
What sport or hobby do you
d. What sports / hobbies are popular in your
want to write about?
country?
e. Which sports / hobbies are dangerous or
safe?
Is it a team or individual sport?

Useful expressions

▪ I like fishing. / I don't really like fishing.

What do you need to do it?
▪ In my country, ... are popular sports / hobbies.
▪ I'd like to try ... / I really want to try ...
▪ ... is a dangerous/safe sport.

Where can you do it?

Why do you like playing / doing it?

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Who is your favourite team / player?

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Speak Write
13. Listen and repeat these sentences. 15. What do you do in your free time? In this activity, students will learn how
In pairs, ask and answer questions. to write a short article. You will show
▪▪ Tell students to read the them how to plan their written work and
sentences in exercise 13. This is ▪▪ Tell students they are going to
talk about hobbies and sports therefore improve it.
so that they can listen and repeat
them. Play audio Track 2, pausing they do or would like to do. Have
it after each sentence. Drill any them read the questions silently 17. Choose a sport that you like. Write
on their own. a short article about it. Use the
sentences that they find difficult
questions to help you.
to say. ▪▪ Draw their attention to the
▪▪ Play audio Track 2 again, this Useful expressions box below ▪▪ Tell students that they are going
time with no pauses, or with exercise 15. Ask the students to to plan and then write a short
shorter pauses and encourage read out the expressions. You article about a sport that they
the students to speak loudly and could also ask them to say a like. Do an example on the board
confidently. sentence that is true about them for you, e.g. I like football.
using the target language. Have the students ask you the
14. Circle the word / words you hear ▪▪ Put students in pairs and set a questions in the book and write
in these sentences: like, ’d like, time limit for the speaking activity. your answers on the board.
Do you like or Would you like. Monitor and remind students about ▪▪ Have students copy the questions
▪▪ Tell the students they are going the Useful expressions box. in exercise 17 in their notebooks.
to listen to four sentences or ▪▪ Do whole class feedback. To keep Allow them time to write their
questions and circle the words students focused, ask them to say answers.
they hear. one new thing they learnt about ▪▪ On the board, elicit or suggest
▪▪ Do an example: write like - ’d someone in the class that day. language students can use to
like - Do you like - Would you write an article. Provide enough
like on the board. Play audio 16. Find someone in the class for language so that students have a
Track 3 and pause after the first each of the activities below. clear model, but don’t just copy
question. Ask students which Walk around the room and ask what you write.
word they heard. Play the audio a Yes / No question to different ▪▪ Set a time limit and monitor
track again if needed. classmates. When the answer is and help as needed. When
yes, write the person’s name.
▪▪ Play the rest of the audio students have finished you can
track, pausing after each ▪▪ Tell students they are going to do feedback in two ways: 1. Tell
sentence / question. Have the do a group speaking activity. students to give their article
students compare their answers Demonstrate the activity: Write to their partner. Their partner
in pairs, then do whole class some or all of the questions a-h reads it and writes two questions
feedback. You could write the on the board. Ask one of the about the article; 2. Display
sentences on the board and students Do you like spinning? the students’ work around the
drill them if students find this Write their name and yes or no classroom. Set a time limit and
exercise difficult. next to it on the board. Ask the a reading task e.g. Which is the
same question to a different most interesting or unusual sport?
student and write their name and
Answers yes or no.
a. Would you like ▪▪ Have students copy the questions
b. like in their notebook. Tell them to
c. ’d like leave space for their classmates’
answers.
d. Do you like
▪▪ Tell students to stand up and
ask questions a-h to at least two
3 classmates. Set a time limit.
Audio script
Monitor and help as needed. Make
a. Would you like to watch the
football match on TV with me?
notes on common errors so that
b. I like skateboarding in the city centre you can deal with this in feedback.
with my friends. Do whole class feedback.
c. I’d like to go to the beach tomorrow.
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Read

1. Read the definition of urban tribes and check that you understand it. Then
match the urban tribes in the box to the pictures.

An urban tribe is a group of people who have a strong identity. They

express their identity through their clothes, their style, and often the
music that they listen to.

skinheads – punks – emos – metalheads - rappers

1 2 3 4 5

2. Read about Jim and David. Why do they like being part of their urban tribe?

Skaters: a free style Floggers: a colourful style

Hi, my name is Jim. I am a Hello! I’m David. I’m a flogger.
skater. Skaters have a simple The name ‘flogger’ comes
style. We prefer wearing from ‘Fotolog’ – a website
light shorts, skinny denim where we share our photos
jeans, T-shirts, dark trainers and comments. Everyone
or skate shoes. there has a love of fashion.

We love skating in parks and on the streets, but skate Floggers wear fun, colourful clothes. For example,
parks are the best places for us. They have ramps and we often wear brightly coloured jeans or trousers,
obstacles, and it’s safer than skating on the streets. fluorescent T-shirts and colourful trainers.
The most exciting part is when we jump in the air and
We love music. We like dancing to electro house and
do tricks.
listening to techno music.
Skaters are an urban tribe, but we are more interested
I love being a flogger. We have lots of fans who
in having fun together. Looking good or competing
follow our styles. It’s very popular with teenagers
with other groups isn’t important to us. We love
because everyone enjoys taking photos of
skateboarding and that’s why we do it.
themselves! It’s a great urban tribe.

Glossary

▪ skinny: ajustado/a
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▪ ramp: rampa
▪ do tricks: hacer maniobras
▪ compete: competir
▪ brightly coloured: colorido/a
▪ follow: seguir

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LESSON OVERVIEW Extra activity
In this lesson, students will learn about ▪▪ Ask students if they know anyone
urban tribes, the clothes they wear and who is a skater or a flogger and
the activities they do. Students will to describe them.
learn to talk about which urban tribe
they belong to or would like to be a part Answers
of. They will also learn how to compare
Jim: Because skaters have a simple
two or more people, urban tribes or
style. It’s exciting. He loves
things and places.
skateboarding.
David: Because he loves fashion and
Read colourful clothes. He loves
electro and techno music. He
Get ready! has lots of fans who follow his
style.
1. Read the definition of urban tribes
and check that you understand it.
Then match the urban tribes in ▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the
the box to the pictures. glossary. Explain that it has words
▪▪ Give students time to read they may not know in English.
the definition and look at the ▪▪ Tell students to find the words
pictures. in the text because they will
▪▪ Ask comprehension questions need them to do the next two
about the first picture: What is exercises.
he wearing? What colour is his ▪▪ Students can copy the words
hair? What kind of music do you and the L1 translation into their
think he listens to? notebooks, or if they have them,
▪▪ Ask students What urban tribe is their vocabulary books.
he a part of? (Answer: punks)
▪▪ Tell students to do the exercise, Extra activity
then check answers as a whole ▪▪ Ask students how they learn new
class. words. Draw a mind map on the
board with the title Learning new
words in the centre.
Answers
▪▪ Draw a branch from the centre
1 punks  2 skinheads  3 rappers
of the mind map and write word
4 emos  5 metalheads
and picture at the end of it.
Write ramp and ask a volunteer
to draw a skate park ramp.
2. Read about Jim and David. Why do ▪▪ Draw another branch and
they like being part of their urban write translation. Elicit the L1
tribe? translation of skinny and ask
▪▪ Ask students to look at the two another volunteer to write this
pictures and the titles of the on the mind map.
text. Ask if they know the urban ▪▪ Continue to work through the
tribes skaters or floggers. other branches of the mind
▪▪ Tell the students to read the map, asking students to help you
two texts quickly and answer complete it.
the question in exercise 2. Set ▪▪ Have the students copy the
a time limit if students lack mind map in their notebooks or
confidence in their reading skills. vocabulary books.
The aim here is to read for gist
so it is alright if students don’t
understand every word.
▪▪ Ask students to discuss their
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3. Copy and complete the table with information about skaters and floggers.

Clothes Activities

Skaters

Floggers

4. Correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

a. Skaters wear skinny shorts, jeans and trainers.

b. Jim thinks that the street is the best place to skate.
c. Looking good is important to skaters.
d. Floggers wear dark clothes.
e. Floggers love taking photos of other people.

5. Match the words in the box with the parts of the body and clothes in the pictures.

leg – foot (feet) – head – arm – knee – trousers – socks – shoes – tie – T-shirt –
elbow – hand - chest jacket – skirt

Example: 1 head

1
9
2
3
10

11

5 12
6 13

7
14
8

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6. Describe the fashion style of these urban tribes.

▪ skinhead ▪ punk ▪ emo ▪ metalhead ▪ rapper ▪ skater

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Focus on Vocabulary 4. Correct the mistakes in the 6 Describe the fashion style of these
following sentences. urban tribes.
3. Copy and complete the table with ▪▪ Students read the sentences and ▪▪ Tell students they are going to
information about skaters and do the activity. describe different urban tribes.
floggers. ▪▪ Check answers in pairs then as a ▪▪ Do an example with skinheads.
▪▪ Tell students to copy the table in whole class. Ask What do skinheads wear?
exercise 3 into their notebooks. What colour hair do they have?
Then do an example with them Answers Elicit different answers and write
as a whole class. Ask them to find a. Skaters wear shorts, skinny jeans notes on the board.
one clothes word for skaters, for and trainers. ▪▪ Students do the activity with a
example, light shorts and one classmate. Check answers as a
b. Jim thinks that skate parks are
activities word for floggers, for class.
the best place to skate.
example, dancing.
c. Looking good isn’t important to
▪▪ Set a time limit to complete
skaters. Answers
the table. Then put students in
pairs and have them check their d. Floggers wear colourful clothes. skinhead: skinny jeans, tall boots
answers together. Do whole class e. Floggers love taking photos of with laces, no hair
feedback, correcting if needed. themselves. punk: torn jeans and T-shirts, tall
boots, colourful spiky hair
Answers emo: skinny jeans, black or coloured
5. Match the words in the box with hair, T-shirts with emo bands on
Clothes Activities the parts of the body and clothes them
Skaters light shorts, skating in in the pictures. metalhead: dark jeans and T-shirts
skinny denim parks, on the
jeans, T-shirts, streets and in ▪▪ Ask the students to look at the with heavy metal bands on them,
dark trainers or skate parks, two pictures and say what urban trainers, long hair
skate shoes jumping, tribes the children belong to rapper: loose clothes, white or
doing tricks (Answer: The boy is a skater and coloured trainers, baseball caps
Floggers fun, colourful sharing the girls are emos.) skater: shorts, skinny jeans, T-shirts,
clothes, photos, ▪▪ Find the first body word with the dark trainers or skate shoes
brightly dancing
students (Answer: 1 head), then
coloured jeans to electro
or trousers, house, find the first clothes word with
fluorescent listening to the class (Answer: 9 jacket).
T-shirts and techno music ▪▪ Tell the students to work in pairs
colourful and match the remaining words.
trainers Then check answers as a whole
class.

Extra activity
Answers
▪▪ Ask students to choose another
urban tribe and write what 1 head  2 chest  3 elbow  4 arm
clothes they wear and what 5 hand  6 leg  7 knee  8 foot 
activities they take part in. 9 jacket  10 tie  11 T-shirt 
12 trousers  13 skirt  14 socks 
15 shoes
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Focus on Language

7. Read the sentences. Which sentences compare two things? Which sentences compare
one thing above all others?

Compare two things:

Compare one thing above all others:

a. Reggaeton is more modern than Rap.

b. Punks are the coolest people in the world.
c. Breakdancing is more popular than hip hop.
d. Goths wear darker clothes than rockers.
e. Heavy metal music is more popular in Colombia than in the UK.
f. Emos have the most interesting style.

8. Copy and complete the table with the adjectives in the box. Write the comparative and
superlative form.

old – modern – extreme – dirty – fashionable – long – popular – healthy – dangerous

COMPARATIVES SUPERLATIVES

One syllable, or two One syllable, or two

Two or more syllables Two or more syllables
syllables ending -y syllables ending -y

older the oldest

more modern the most modern

Listen
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9. Look at the box. Listen to two students. Which questions in the table do they discuss?

biggest country most beautiful city

most expensive food longest river
What is the in the world?
most difficult language most dangerous animal
best job easiest language
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10. Listen again. What answers do the students give for each question?

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Focus on Language Answers Audio script 4
Hobbies 1 A: Hmmm, I’m not sure.
7. Read the sentences. Which I think it’s China.
sentences compare two things? One syllable,
Two or more B: No, Russia is bigger than China.
or two syllables
Which sentences compare one syllables A: What about Canada?
ending –y
thing above all others? B: Canada is big, but I’m sure Russia is
older more modern
▪▪ Ask students to read the dirtier more extreme
bigger. I think Russia is the answer.
2. A: What do you think about this one,
sentences.
longer more fashionable Emma?
▪▪ Ask students: Does sentence a healthier more popular B: Is it the Amazon?
compare two things or put one A: I think it’s the Nile.
more dangerous
thing above all others? (Answer: B: Are you sure? The Amazon is really
Sports
It compares two things.) Ask: long.
One syllable,
Does sentence b compare two Two or more A: I know, but the Nile is longer.
or two syllables
things or put one thing above all syllables 3. B: I know the answer – English!
ending –y
others? (Answer: It puts one thing A: I don’t think so. French is more
the oldest the most modern difficult than English.
above all others.) the dirtiest the most extreme B: Yes, maybe. What about Chinese?
▪▪ Have the students do the rest of the longest the most fashionable A: Oh yes. That’s really difficult.
the exercise on their own or in the healthiest the most popular B: But it’s not difficult for Chinese
pairs. people…
the most dangerous
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. A: That’s true. So maybe the answer
is… there isn’t an answer! It
depends what your first language is.
Answers Extra activity
Compare two things: a, c, d, e
▪▪ Tell students to write four more
adjectives. Students swap them 10. Listen again. What answers do the
One thing above all others: b, f with their partner and do the students give for each question?
exercise. They check answers in
▪▪ Tell the students to listen again
their pairs.
8. Copy and complete the table with and write the answers to the
the adjectives in the box. Write three questions they hear in their
the comparative and superlative Listen notebooks.
form. ▪▪ Play audio track 4 again. Allow
9. Look at the box. Listen to two students time to check their
▪▪ Write or show the table on the students. Which questions in the
board. Ask: How many syllables answers with a classmate. If
table do they discuss? needed, play audio track 4 again.
does ‘old’ have? (One.) How many
syllables does ‘modern’ have? ▪▪ Ask students to look at the ▪▪ Check answers by pausing the
(Two.) Does it end in -y? (No.) box and make questions, for audio after each of the three
example, What is the biggest questions and eliciting the
▪▪ Ask students to copy the table in
country in the world? answers.
their notebooks.
▪▪ Put students in pairs and have
▪▪ Play audio track 4. Check
students’ answers whole class.
them complete the table for the Answers
other adjectives in the box. 1 Russia
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. Answers
2 The Nile
What is the biggest country in the
3 There isn’t an answer. It depends
world?
what your first language is.
What is the longest river in the
world?
What is the most difficult language
in the world?
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Speak

11. In pairs, make more questions from the table in exercise 9. Ask and answer.

12. In small groups, discuss the questions below.

Do you know any other Would you like to belong to an

urban tribes? Which ones? urban tribe? Which one, and why?

What urban tribes are Do you know anyone

there in your town / city? who belongs to an
Where do they meet? urban tribe?

Which urban tribes wear What is your favourite

the coolest clothes? type of music?

Write

13. Complete the table with information about you. Then write a description of you for your
personal webpage.

My style

Clothes that I usually wear

Music that I listen to

My ‘look’
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My urban tribe (if you have one)

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Speak Write
11. In pairs, make more questions 13. Complete the table with
from the table in exercise 9. Ask information about you. Then
and answer. write a description of you for your
▪▪ Put students in pairs and have personal webpage.
them make more questions from ▪▪ Tell students they are going to
the table in exercise 9. write a description about their
▪▪ Monitor and help as needed. style and urban identity.
▪▪ Tell the students to ask their ▪▪ Refer students back to exercise 3
classmate the questions and note and then to the table in exercise
their answers. 13. Tell them they are going
▪▪ Do whole class feedback and give to write similar notes about
a point to each correct answer. themselves.
▪▪ Allow students time to make
Extra activity notes and look up or ask for
▪▪ Have early finishers write more words they need.
questions with superlatives in ▪▪ Do an example on the board for
them. Play a quiz game with one of the people in the pictures
these questions either as a class in exercise 1. Ask the students
or in small groups. to work together to write a class
example.
12. In small groups, discuss the ▪▪ Set a time limit for the writing
questions below.
exercise. Monitor and help as
▪▪ Ask students to read the needed.
questions in exercise 12. Allow ▪▪ Share the students’ answers with
them time to note the answers. the whole class.
Tell them to look at their notes
for a short time (one to two
minutes) and to remember as
much as they can.
▪▪ Put students into small groups
(three to four students) and set a
time limit for the whole exercise.
▪▪ There are different ways you
can manage the discussion so
that students don’t use L1 or
finish quickly: 1) Set a time limit
for each question. 2) Label the
students A, B, C and D. After the
students have asked one or two
questions ask all the A students
to move to the next group to the
right. Then ask all the B students
to move after the next one or
two questions and so on.
▪▪ Discuss answers as a whole class:
Ask: What did you learn that you
didn’t know before? What is the
most popular urban tribe in our
class?
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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Match the words in the box with the pictures. Which items do people take on
a camping trip?

backpack - sleeping bag - hiking boots - swimsuit - life jacket - camera -

sunglasses - tent - helmet - torch - trainers - waterproof jacket

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

2. Put the items from exercise 1 in the correct column. Then add one more item for each
activity.

hiking at the beach sleeping canoeing horse riding

3. In pairs, ask and answer about the items in exercise 1. Use the language in the box.

Useful expressions
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▪ What do we use (a backpack/sunglasses) for?

▪ We use it/them for (carrying our things).
▪ We use it/them to (protect our eyes).

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LESSON OVERVIEW
Answers
In this lesson, students will learn to
hiking
talk about their plans in the context of
going on a camping trip. They will read backpack, hiking boots, camera, torch,
a short text about a summer camp and waterproof jacket
will learn to say when they are going at the beach
to do activities. They will also develop swimsuit, sunglasses, camera
their speaking and writing skills by sleeping
planning and making a poster about a sleeping bag, torch, tent
summer camp.
canoeing
life jacket, helmet, swimsuit
horse riding
Speak
trainers, helmet
Get ready!
1. Match the words in the box with Extra activity
the pictures. Which items do ▪▪ Ask students if they can think of
people take on a camping trip? any other items for the different
▪▪ Give students time to read the places in the table.
words and look at the pictures.
▪▪ Ask students what the word is 3. In pairs, ask and answer about
the items in exercise 1. Use the
for the first picture (Answer:
language in the box.
backpack). Tell them to work in
pairs and match the pictures and ▪▪ Ask students to look at the box.
the words. Ask them: What do we use a
▪▪ Monitor and help with any backpack for? Elicit: We use it for
problems with pronunciation of carrying our things. Ask: What do
the new vocabulary. we use sunglasses for? Elicit: We
use them to protect our eyes.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
▪▪ Highlight the difference in verb
forms on the board: We use it /
Answers them to + infinitive, We use it /
1 backpack  2 trainers  3 swimsuit them for + -ing form of the verb.
4 sunglasses  5 hiking boots ▪▪ Put students in pairs and tell
6 sleeping bag  7 camera them to ask and answer questions
8 life jacket  9 torch  10 tent about the pictures in exercise
11 helmet  12 waterproof jacket 1. Students should describe the
function of each item using We
use it/ them to + infinitive or We
2. Put the items from exercise 1 in use it / them for + -ing form of
the correct column. Then add one the verb.
more item for each activity.
▪▪ Ensure all students are
▪▪ Ask students to look at the table interacting and help with any
in exercise 2. Ask them to say language.
an item from exercise 1 that ▪▪ Do whole class feedback.
they use for hiking, for example,
backpack, or hiking boots.
▪▪ Tell them to copy the table in
their notebooks and work with a
partner to complete the table.
▪▪ Check answers with the whole
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Read

4. Read about Forest Hill Summer Camp. Choose an activity that you’d like to do in the morning,
afternoon and evening.

FOREST HILL SUMMER CAMP

What are you going to do this summer? Why forest, swimming in the lake, and canoeing and
not come on our summer camp in Forest Hill white water rafting in the river.
and have an awesome time! You can stay for
In the evening: The evenings are for relaxing.
one day, two days, a whole week … or all
We’re going to have a party EVERY night with
summer, if you want!
music, a barbecue, and stories round the
In the morning: The mornings are great for campfire. Or if you prefer, you can watch a
creative people. We’re going to have art and movie in the movie tent.
drawing classes, drama classes and we’re
At the weekend: At the weekend, there are
going to play music together too. If you play
excursions to interesting places – mountains,
an instrument – bring it to camp! We rehearse
beaches and even a volcano! But we aren’t
every day, and have a concert every weekend.
going to tell you what to do – it’s your choice.
In the afternoon: We’re going to get active!
Start: Monday 2nd June
We’re going to go hiking and horse riding in the
End: Sunday 31st August

Glossary

▪ creative: creativo/a ▪ bring: traer

▪ drawing classes: clases de dibujo ▪ go hiking: hacer senderismo
▪ rehearse: ensayar ▪ campfire: fogata

5. In pairs, ask and answer about the activities that you want to do at the Summer Camp.
Example:
A: What do you want to do in the morning? B: I want to go to the drawing class. What about you?

6. Read the box and complete the sentences with at, in, or on.
a. We are going to have arts lessons the
Useful language
morning.
b. The song festival is 9:00 pm Prepositions of time in / on / at
Saturday and Sunday.
▪ We use in for months, years and parts of
c. the afternoon, we’re going to go to the day.
the river. We’re going to return to the camp Example: in February, in 1981, in the
6:00 pm. morning
d. night, I prefer playing games near the ▪ We use on for dates and days.
Example: on March 28th, on Monday
campfire rather than telling stories.
e. We get home on Sunday 7:00 pm
▪ We use at for times, festivals, at night
and at the weekend.
the evening. Example: at 6 o’clock, at Christmas
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f. The next school camp trip is going to be

June.
g. Saturday, we’re going to do activities
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at the lake, and night we’re going to

play hide and seek.
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Read 6. Read the box and complete the
sentences with at, in, or on.
4. Read about Forest Hill Summer ▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the
Camp. Choose an activity that Useful language box.
you’d like to do in the morning, ▪▪ Write in on the board and elicit
afternoon and evening. what we use it for. Elicit some
▪▪ Tell students to look at the different examples from students
pictures and ask: What can you e.g. in May, in 2016. Do the same
do at Forest Hill Summer Camp? for on and at.
(Answers: go horse riding, go ▪▪ Tell students to read the
camping) sentences in exercise 6 and work
▪▪ Tell students to read the text with a classmate to complete the
quickly and choose an activity sentences.
they would like to do. Tell them ▪▪ Do whole class feedback.
they can look up words they
don’t know in the glossary.
▪▪ Have students compare their Answers
answers in pairs, then check a in  b at/on  c In/at  d At 
answers as a whole class. e at/in  f in  g On/at

Extra activity
▪▪ Ask students to think of more Extra activity
activities they would like to do at ▪▪ Tell students to write three true
a summer camp. sentences about themselves
using in, on and at, leaving a gap
5. In pairs, ask and answer about the for the preposition of time, for
activities that you want to do at example, I was born April.
the Summer Camp.
▪▪ Tell them to swap notebooks
▪▪ Tell students to read the text in small groups or pairs and
again and underline all the complete the sentences.
activities they want to do.
▪▪ Put them in pairs and have
them ask and answer the
questions. Demonstrate this with
a volunteer, using the example
language in the book.
▪▪ Do whole class feedback.

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Focus on Language

7. Complete the sentences from the text.

a. We music together.
b. We aren't you what to do.
c. What are you this summer?

8. Read the sentences in exercise 7 and choose the correct option.

a. These sentences talk about the present / the past / the future.
b. We use be going to + infinitive for future plans / activities you do every day.
c. To make questions, we put the verb be before / after the subject.

9. Write true sentences for you using the verbs in brackets. Use be going to.

a. I videogames after class. (play)

b. We to the USA on holiday this year. (go)
c. My family our grandmother on Sunday. (visit)
d. My friends in the sea this weekend. (swim)

10. What are your plans for this weekend? Make notes in your notebook using be going to.
Then write two questions to ask your classmates about their plans.

Listen
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11. Listen to Susana talking to her mother about a camping trip.
Which things on the list do they talk about?

▪ activities in the water

▪ Susana’s backpack
▪ transport
▪ Susana’s tent
▪ protection against the sun
▪ fishing
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12. Listen again and answer the questions.

a. Is Susana going to pack more things in her backpack?

b. What activities can Susana do in the mornings?
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c. What does she need to bring?

d. What is she going to do in the evenings?
e. What isn’t she going to do in the evenings?

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Focus on Language 10. What are your plans for this Mum: That’s great! Just make sure you
weekend? Make notes in your follow the rules, so everything goes
7. Complete the sentences from the notebook using be going to. Then well.
text. write two questions to ask your Susana: I know, Mum. You’ve told me that
▪▪ Tell students to look at the text classmates about their plans. a hundred times! I’m not a baby!
▪▪ Ask students to work individually Mum: Ha! Ha! Well, you are my baby! So
in exercise 4 and complete the
tell me, baby, what activities are you
sentences in exercise 7. to make notes on their plans
going to do there?
▪▪ Students do the activity and for the weekend using be going Susana: There are so many things that we
then check their answers with a to. Then ask them to write two can do. In the mornings, we are going
classmate. questions to ask about their to do different kinds of activities on
▪▪ Check answers as a class. classmate’s plans. the water, like swimming lessons, and
▪▪ Put students into pairs. They ask canoeing and kayaking.
their classmate their questions. Mum: And where are you going to be in
Answers ▪▪ Do whole class feedback. Ask the afternoons?
a ’re going to play c  going to do Susana: Well, in the afternoons, we
students to decide who has the
are going hiking and horse riding.
b going to tell same plans for the weekend as The camp leader says that we need
them. to bring a summer hat and use
sunscreen, so we don’t get sunburned.
8. Read the sentences in exercise 7 Extra activity Mum: Yeah, that’s very important. This
and choose the correct option. ▪▪ Tell students to write four true camp leader sounds good!
▪▪ Students do the activity as a class. or false statements about their Susana: Yeah, Mum, I know.
▪▪ Do whole class feedback. Elicit plans for the weekend. Mum: I’m your mum, I worry about you!
And what are you going to do in the
an example for each statement, ▪▪ Put them in pairs. They read
evenings?
for example, for sentence a, their sentences and their Susana: It depends on the day. For
elicit: I’m going to go hiking this classmate decides if the example, on Sunday we’re going to
weekend. sentences are true or false. have a camp fire and we’re going to
sing songs and cook hot dogs. But we
Listen aren’t going to dance. That’s a pity!
Answers Mum: It sounds like fun! Just don’t forget
a the future c  before 11. Listen to Susana talking to her to get up early if you want to do all of
b future plans mother about a camping trip. these things.
Which things on the list do they Susana: Get up early? No way! I want to
talk about? have fun!
9. Write true sentences for you using ▪▪ Ask students to read the list of
the verbs in brackets. Use be going
items in exercise 11. Tell them
to.
they will hear a teenage girl
12. Listen again and answer the
▪▪ Ask students to read the sentences questions.
talking with her mother about a
and complete them using the verbs camping trip. They should listen ▪▪ Tell students to read the
in brackets. Do the first one as an and write the items they talk questions. Play audio track 5
example if needed. about. again. If students find it difficult,
▪▪ Ask students to compare answers ▪▪ Play audio track 5. Allow students play it once more, pausing after
with a classmate. to compare answers with a the answers.
▪▪ Check answers as a class. classmate. ▪▪ Ask students to compare their
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. answers with a classmate.
▪▪ Check answers with the whole
Answers
class.
a ’m / ’m not going to play Answers
b are / aren’t going to go Susana’s backpack, activities in the
water, protection against the sun Answers
c is / isn’t / are / aren’t going to
a No, she isn’t.
visit
b swimming, canoeing and kayaking
d are / aren’t going to swim Audio script 5
c a summer hat and sunscreen
Mum: How’s your packing going,
Susana? Are you going to put d have a camp fire, sing songs and
cook hot dogs
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anything else in your backpack?

Susana: No, Mum. I’m ready now! e She isn’t going to dance.
Everything I need is already in my
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Speak

13. In pairs, ask and answer the following questions.

a. If you want to go swimming, what do you need to
take?
b. When you go camping, what do you need to take
with you?
c. Where can you go in your country when you want
to go camping?
d. If you have a problem, who can you speak to?
e. What activities can you do on a camping trip?
f. What happens if you don’t use sunscreen and don't
wear a hat in the summer?

Write

14. Work in groups of three or four. Imagine you are organising a summer camp. First, look at the
text about the Forest Hill Summer Camp on page 19 again.

15. Decide the following things about your camp:

▪ What is the name of your camp?

▪ What activities are there: in the morning?
in the afternoon?
in the evening?
▪ Where are people going to sleep?
▪ What special activities are there at night or at the
weekend?
▪ What equipment do people need to bring?

16. Create a poster for your camp. Include the information

from exercise 15. If possible, include pictures.

17. Work with another group. Show them your poster and tell them about the camp.
Example:
Our camp is called Champions' Camp. It’s a winter camp! In the morning, students go skiing ...
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Speak 15. Decide the following things about 17. Work with another group. Show
your camp: them your poster and tell them
13. In pairs, ask and answer the ▪▪ Ask volunteers to read the about the camp.
following questions. questions out to the class. Do ▪▪ Put groups together so they have
▪▪ Put students in pairs and ask a model of how to make notes two posters to work with.
them to read the questions. on the board. For example, ▪▪ Demonstrate the task with your
Tell them they should make write: Name: Mr / Mrs Correra’s poster, or your notes on the
notes in their notebooks. Do the Summer Camp, Activities: board from exercise 15, eliciting
first question as an example if morning: drama classes, etc. target language from the class.
needed. Make sure the students are For example, say: The name
▪▪ Compare answers as a whole involved by eliciting the model of our camp is [name]. In the
class and write the answers on notes from the whole class. morning we are going to [activity
the board. ▪▪ Arrange students in groups to verb] etc.
discuss the questions. ▪▪ Tell students to present their
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. posters. To ensure students
Answers
listen, tell them they have
a a swimsuit 16. Create a poster for your camp. to think of a question for the
b a tent, a sleeping bag, a torch Include the information from group to ask at the end of the
exercise 15. If possible, include presentation.
c Students’ own answers.
pictures.
d the camp leader ▪▪ Do whole class feedback. Ask
▪▪ For this activity, you ideally which camps the students would
e Students’ own answers. need large sheets of paper, like to go to.
f You can get sunburned. coloured pens, scissors, glue and
magazines. You can ask students
to collect pictures for a summer
camp as homework before this
Write lesson. You can also make your
14. Work in groups of three or four. own poster as an example, or use
Imagine you are organising a one from another class using this
summer camp. First, look at the coursebook.
text about the Forest Hill Summer ▪▪ Ask each group to choose a
Camp on page 19 again. helper. They come and get the
materials from you and give them
▪▪ Put students in groups of three
to their group.
or four. Ask them to imagine they
are organising a summer camp. ▪▪ Set a time limit for the task.
Tell them to look back at the Allow students time to discuss
text on page 19 and underline their ideas. Monitor and help as
the following things: the name needed.
of the camp; the activities in the
morning, afternoon and evening;
where people are going to sleep;
special activities at night / at the
weekend and what equipment to
bring.
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Read

1. Discuss in pairs. What topics do teenagers usually talk about? Put the topics in
order from the most common to the least common.

▪ the future ▪ homework and exams

▪ problems with parents or ▪ sports
siblings ▪ TV, music, films
▪ problems with friends

2. Read the situations quickly and match them with the pictures. What are the teens doing?

a b c

1 Two people from my class always 2 I have a group of five really good friends.
make fun of me because I always But my friend Diana is really annoying.
wear a cycle helmet when I’m cycling She always criticises one of us – what
to school. The roads are quite busy so we wear, what we say, what we’re
I think it’s safer to always wear a having for lunch – everything. Sometimes
helmet. I want to be safe, but they I talk to her about it, and she always
say it looks stupid. Normally I don’t apologises, but then she starts doing it
care what they say, but sometimes it again.
hurts when they are mean.
Aleja 15
Rachel, 14

3 I usually hang around with my friends

Glossary
Max and Larry at break – we all love
basketball. But now they smoke. They
have a group of new friends who go ▪ make fun of: burlarse de
to get cigarettes at break and smoke ▪ I don’t care: no me importa
them behind the gym. We hardly ever ▪ annoying: fastidioso/a
play basketball now, and I feel like I’m ▪ apologise: disculparse
▪ hang around: pasar el rato
losing my friends. Maybe I should start
▪ break: descanso
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MODULE 1 UNIT 2 OVERVIEW
Lesson Topic Language Focus Output
Lesson 4 Problems and solutions • Should / Shouldn’t for advice • Speaking: acting out a story and giving advice
• Could for suggestions • Writing: a story about a problem
Lesson 5 Heroes • Past simple: affirmative • Writing: a short story about a road accident
Everyday heroes and negative, regular and • Speaking: telling a story
irregular verbs
Lesson 6 Amazing people • Can and Could for ability • Speaking: describing people who can do amazing things
• Writing: a paragraph about what you can or could do

UNIT THEME Extra activity Extra activity

In Unit 2 there are three lessons on ▪▪ Put students in small groups and ▪▪ Have students write the words
the theme of ‘Teen power’. By the ask them to decide which topic in the glossary and the L1
end of the unit, students will be able is the most important to them translations in their notebooks or
to discuss and suggest solutions for and say why. For example, The vocabulary books.
teenage problems using should and future, because we want to have ▪▪ Put students in pairs and tell
shouldn’t. They will be able to talk happy, successful lives. them to close their notebooks or
about everyday heroes and tell a vocabulary books.
2. Read the situations quickly and
simple story using the past simple. match them with the pictures. ▪▪ Have one student look at their
They will learn about people who have What are the teens doing? book and say a word in L1. The
achieved amazing things and be able other student says the word in
to talk about their own abilities using ▪▪ Tell students to read the three English. They can also make
can and could. texts quickly. Tell them to look at sentences with the word in it,
the words they don’t know in the for example, People make fun of
glossary. Set a time limit because Rachel.
LESSON OVERVIEW this is a gist reading activity.
In this lesson, students will read about ▪▪ Encourage students to compare
typical teenage problems and learn how their answers with their
to give advice and make suggestions. classmates.
They will listen to people talking about ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
places where you can find solutions
to their problems and roleplay a story
about solving a common teenage Answers
problem. 1 b  2 c  3 a

Read

Get ready!
1. Discuss in pairs. What topics do
teenagers usually talk about? Put
the topics in order from the most
common to the least common.
▪▪ Students work in pairs and say
which topics teenagers usually
talk about. Then they put the
topics in order according to how
common they are.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole
class. Allow some discussion of
different answers.
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3. Read the situations on page 22 again and complete the table.

Rachel Aleja Jack

1. What is the problem?

2. What is your idea to solve

the problem?

Focus on Language

4. Read the advice. Match the sentences with Rachel, Aleja and Jack.

a. You should find some new friends who enjoy your hobby.
b. You shouldn’t be friends with someone who is always criticising you.
c. You could ask your friends and other classmates to wear one too.
d. You should ask her why she always criticises her friends.
e. You shouldn’t worry what other people say about you.
f. You shouldn’t do things that are bad for your health.

5. Look again at the modal verbs in exercise 4. Which verb do we use to:

a. give a suggestion?
b. give advice and tell someone to do something?
c. give advice and tell someone NOT to do something?
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6. Listen and repeat the sentences.
Useful language
a. You should talk to your friends. Pronunciation of modal verbs:
b. You shouldn’t do things that are bad for you. should /ʃʊd/
c. You could try a new sport. shouldn't /ʃʊdnt/

7 could /kʊd/
7. Listen and write the word you hear. The letter ‘l’ is silent in these
modal verbs and the vowel sound
a. You talk to your parents ʊ is pronounced like ‘oo’ in the
words: good, wood.
about it.
b. You get upset.
c. You find other things to do.
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d. What I do?
e. You stay at home all day.
f. You come to drama club
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3. Read the situations on page 22 5. Look at the modal verbs in exercise 7. Listen and write the word you
again and complete the table. 4. Which verb do we use to: hear.
▪▪ Ask students to look at the texts ▪▪ Elicit what the modal verbs in ▪▪ Ask students to read the gapped
again and complete the table. exercise 4 are (should, shouldn’t sentences in exercise 7. Tell
They should do question 1 first and could). them they should listen and write
for all three teenagers. ▪▪ Put students in pairs and have should, shouldn’t, or could.
▪▪ Ask them to work in pairs and them match the verbs to the ▪▪ Play audio Track 7. Have the
discuss question 2. uses. students compare their answers
▪▪ Tell students to support their ▪▪ Ask concept questions: Does in pairs. Play audio Track 7 again
answer with evidence from the the speaker think it is a good if needed.
text. or bad idea? Are they giving a ▪▪ Play audio Track 7 again to check
▪▪ Check the answer as a whole suggestion? answers as a class, pausing after
class. ▪▪ Highlight the form on the board each question.
i.e. should / shouldn’t / could
go, NOT should to go etc.
Answers Answers
▪▪ Tell students to look at the
a could
1. Rachel: Two classmates make fun
Useful language box. Model the
of her because she wears a cycle b shouldn’t
pronunciation of the three modal
helmet. c should
verbs and drill. Tell students we
Aleja: Her friend Diana criticises don’t say the ‘l’ in these words. d should
her and her other friends. ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. e shouldn’t
Jack: His two friends smoke
with their new friends instead of f could
playing basketball with him. He Answers
thinks he is losing his friends. a could
b should Audio script 7
2. Students’ own answers.
A: You could talk to your parents
c shouldn’t
about it.
B: You shouldn’t get upset.
Focus on Language C: You should find other things to do.
6. Listen and repeat the sentences. D: What should I do?
4. Read the advice. Match the ▪▪ Tell students to listen and repeat E: You shouldn’t stay at home all day.
sentences with Rachel, Aleja and the sentences in exercise 6. F: You could come to drama club with me.
Jack. ▪▪ Play audio Track 6. Drill the
▪▪ Students read the advice and sentences more than once so that
match the sentences with the students are confident saying
teenage children in the texts. them.
▪▪ Ask them to underline the text ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
in the article that suports their
answers. Answers
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. Students repeat the sentences a, b
and c.
Answers
a Jack d  Aleja
b Aleja e  Rachel
c Rachel f  Jack
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Listen
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8. Look at the pictures and read the descriptions. What is happening in each picture? Listen
and check your ideas.

a. The Fun Club b. Community First c.The Tutoring Cooperative

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9. Listen again and answer the questions.

a. Who is the Fun Club for?

b. When can you go to the Fun Club?
c. How does Community First want to change the neighbourhood?
d. When is the first meeting?
e. How does the Tutoring Cooperative work?
f. How often can you go to it?

Focus on Vocabulary

10. Look at the adjectives in the box. Which of them

have a positive meaning, and which of them have
a negative meaning?

annoying – busy – friendly – boring – active –

nice – generous – mean – interesting – fun

11. Complete the sentences with the adjectives in

Useful language
exercise 10.
Descriptive adjectives are words that
a. Jenny is a really person. She describe a person, place or thing.
knows so much about everything.
b. Brandy is really . She never has ▪ Adjectives can go before a noun.
any free time! John is the kind boy who lives next door.
c. The Community First meeting will be adjective + noun
. Everyone wants to go.
▪ Adjectives can go after the verb be.
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d. Some of my lessons are really and Susana is beautiful.

I can’t concentrate.
verb + adjective
e. I don’t like Laura – she’s really to
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Listen 9. Listen again and answer the 11. Complete the sentences with the
questions. adjectives in exercise 10.
8. Look at the pictures and read the ▪▪ Tell students to read the ▪▪ Students complete the sentences
descriptions. What is happening questions and then listen again in pairs.
in each picture? Listen and check and write the answers in their ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
your ideas. notebooks. Draw students’ attention to the
▪▪ This is a listening for gist ▪▪ Play audio Track 9, then have information about word order
exercise. Ask students to look at students compare answers in pairs. when using adjectives. This is a
the pictures and the descriptions ▪▪ Play audio Track 9 again, pausing common L1 transfer error for the
under them and predict what is after each answer, and elicit the students.
happening in each picture. Play answers.
audio Track 8 and have students
compare their answers in pairs. Answers
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. Answers a interesting d  boring
Play audio Track 8 again, pausing a bored students b busy e  mean
after each answer. b during school breaks and before c fun
or after school
Answers c They want to make it a safe and
a They are dancing / having fun. fun place to live.
d Wednesday at 8 o’clock. Extra activity
b They are helping people in their
▪▪ Students write gapped sentences
neighbourhood. e Other students help you with using the adjectives from the
c They are helping other students the problems you’re having in box and others that they know to
with problems in their lessons. your lessons. You can help other describe people’s personality.
students with the problems that
▪▪ They swap their sentences with
they’re having in the subjects
Audio script 8 their partner and complete the
that you’re good at.
A Sandra and Kim: Hi there!
sentences.
f Every day at lunchtime.
Sandra: I’m Sandra.
Kim: And I’m Kim.
Sandra: If you’re bored and have
nothing to do, you should join our new Focus on Vocabulary
club: The Fun club. We organise fun
and interesting activities to do during 10. Look at the adjectives in the box.
school breaks and before or after Which of them have a positive
school. meaning, and which of them have
Kim: So if you’re interested, come
a negative meaning?
along. We’d love to meet you. We meet
every day. Get active, and join us! ▪▪ Tell students to look at the
B Brandy: Hi, my name is Brandy, and adjectives in the box.
I am from Community First. We are ▪▪ Do an example with annoying.
looking for people with plenty of ideas Ask: Is it good or bad to have an
about our neighbourhood. We know annoying brother or sister? Write
we have some problems now, but
positive, negative and both in
we want to make our neighbourhood
three columns on the board and
a safe and fun place to live. If
you like the idea and you want to ask a volunteer to write annoying
make a change, this is the place for under negative. Explain that
you. Come to our first meeting on some words are both positive and
Wednesday at 8 o’clock. negative.
C Tutor: Are you having problems with ▪▪ Have students work in pairs and
Maths, English or another subject? classify the adjectives.
Then you probably need to come to
our tutoring cooperative. What is
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
a tutoring cooperative? Well, it’s
simple. You come along with problems Answers
that you’re having in your lessons, and
other students help you. And you can Positive: friendly, active, nice,
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help other students when they have generous, interesting, fun

problems in the subjects that you’re Negative: annoying, boring, mean
good at. If you’re interested, come to
Both: busy
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12. In pairs, discuss the questions about the pictures:

1 2 3 4

a. What are the teens doing? b. What problems do you think they have?
Example: Example:
In the first picture, the Maybe the boy is her little brother, and
teenager is arguing with … she's angry with him because ...

13. In small groups, choose one of the stories Useful language

from this lesson and act it out.
Giving advice
a. Decide how many characters there ▪ You should … You should talk to her.
are in the story. Decide who is
▪ You shouldn’t … You shouldn’t be mean
going to play each role. You can add to people.
characters if you want. ▪ You could … You could look for some
b. Make notes on what you are going to new friends.
say. ▪ Try -ing … Try understanding why he
feels like that.
c. Choose the most appropriate ending
for your role play.
▪ Why don’t you … ? Why don’t you go for
a coffee together?

Write

14. In your groups, write a new story with two or more different endings. Share your story with the
class and vote on the best ending.

Plan your story first:

Actions or behaviour Consequences Choice

causing the problem
How is this making How can the people involved
Who is doing or saying what? people feel or act? react to this situation?
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Speak Write
12. In pairs, discuss the questions 14. In your groups, write a new
about the pictures: story with two or more different
▪▪ Ask students to look at picture endings. Share your story with the
1. Ask what the teens are doing. class and vote on the best ending.
Elicit the example: They are ▪▪ Ask students to work in groups.
arguing. Ask what problems they Tell them they will write a new
think the students have. Elicit story and share it with the class.
possible answers including the ▪▪ Do an example on how to plan
example in exercise 12. and draft a story on the board.
▪▪ Students do the exercise in pairs. Write the headings in exercise 14
Then compare answers as a on one side of the board. Elicit
whole class. answers to the three questions
and make notes on the board.
13. In small groups, choose one of the Ask students to create the
stories from this lesson and act it story orally and suggest useful
out. language, for example, To start
▪▪ Put students into groups of three with, Next, Suddenly, Finally,
or four. Tell them they are going etc. Write these phrases on the
to act out a story from one of the other side of the board.
pictures in exercise 12. ▪▪ Set a time limit for the drafting
▪▪ Students choose a picture and task. Monitor and help as
decide how many characters needed. Focus more on the
their story will have. For content than errors; you can
example, for picture 1, they correct these once students have
can choose the teenage girl, her read each other’s stories.
younger brother, their father and ▪▪ Display the stories around the
their mother. class and tell the students to
▪▪ They make notes on what each read at least three stories.
person is going to say. Then they ▪▪ Do whole class feedback, asking
choose the best ending for the which stories students liked and
story. why. Do a short error correction
▪▪ They practise using their notes. of common errors.
They can practise a second time
without their notes because this Extra activity
develops fluency. ▪▪ Students can write their stories
▪▪ Ask for volunteers to act out in the style of a photo story or
their stories in front of the class. a story board. This is best done
Ask the other students to say if in another lesson, as students
the ending is appropriate in their will need to spend time taking
opinion. and printing photos or drawing
pictures in a storyboard.

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Listen

1. In pairs, discuss the questions.

a. What is a hero?
b. What qualities does a hero need? Think of five.
Example: Heroes need to be brave, strong …

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2. Listen to an interview about heroes. List three examples of heroes, according to Julia.
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3. Listen again. For each sentence, find the ending that is incorrect.

a. Heroes in Hollywood movies … c. Heroes are ordinary people …

have supernatural abilities. with supernatural abilities.
are sometimes the bad guys. who make a difference.
save the world. who can’t just watch someone in danger.
b. Heroes can be real people such as …
teachers.
mothers.
basketball players.

Say it!
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4. Read the information. Then listen and repeat these sentences from the interview.
▪ When we speak English, we often don’t pronounce each word separately – we connect
them. We often do this when a word starts with a vowel sound.
I’m eighteen. My dad is my hero.

a. Today we’re going to talk about heroes. c. They believe it’s the right thing.
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LESSON OVERVIEW
Audio script 9 3. Listen again. For each sentence,
In this lesson, students will learn about find the ending that is incorrect.
John: Hello, and welcome to Radio
modern heroes. They will read about Talk Time. Today we’re going to ▪▪ Tell students to read the
everyday people who change the world talk about heroes. With us in the questions in exercise 3. Play
and learn to describe heroic actions in studio is Julia Pino. Julia has written audio Track 9 again.
the past. They will write and tell a story an interesting article about modern ▪▪ Have students compare answers
about heroes saving lives. day heroes. Good morning Julia and in pairs.
thanks for being here.
Julia: Thanks for inviting me John. ▪▪ Check the answers as a whole
Listen John: Well, Julia, normally when class. Play audio Track 9 again,
we think of heroes, we think of pausing after each answer.
Get ready! Hollywood movie heroes, with
supernatural abilities who fight the
1. In pairs, discuss the questions. bad guys and save the world! Your Answers
▪▪ Ask the students to answer the heroes are very different. a are sometimes the bad guys
Julia: Yes, John. For me, modern b basketball players
questions in pairs.
day heroes are real, everyday,
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. ordinary people, like police officers, c with supernatural abilities
Ask the students if they know firefighters, teachers …
someone who is an everyday John: You also say that parents are
hero. heroes, too. You give an example, of 4. Read the information. Then listen
a mother who is really busy, but goes and repeat these sentences from
to her son’s basketball game. Or a the interview.
Answers father, who always has time to help
▪▪ Tell students to read the
a someone who has done something his children with homework. But isn’t
information in the Say it! box.
brave, for example, saving a this what all parents do?
person’s life Julia: I think all good parents do this, ▪▪ Write the examples on the board
yes. My definition of a hero is and elicit the connecting sounds:
b Possible answers include: brave, someone who gives up things that /m/ in I’m eighteen and /d/ in
strong, selfless, dedicated they want to do, because they put My dad is my hero.
other people first. So dedicated ▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs,
parents are the biggest heroes repeat the sentences from the
2. Listen to an interview about because they always put their kids
interview and say what the
heroes. List three examples of first. Their own needs and interests
come second.
connecting sound is in each
heroes, according to Julia.
John: Heroes often do things that are sentence.
▪▪ Tell students they will hear a really dangerous, don’t they? Not just ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
woman called Julia talking about professionals, like firefighters, but
heroes. ordinary people. Why do they do it?
▪▪ Ask students to listen and note Julia: Well, they do it because they Answers
the three types of heroes Julia believe it’s the right thing. They can’t a /k/ talk about
talks about. Play audio Track 9. just watch when someone is in danger. b /j/ They always
▪▪ Tell students to discuss their John: Even if they put their own lives in
danger? c /v/ believe it
answers with their classmates.
Julia: That’s right. Heroes are ordinary d /n/ can all
▪▪ If needed, play audio Track 9 people who make a difference.
again. John: So, Julia, you don’t need
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. superhuman abilities to be a modern
day hero?
Julia: Definitely not. We can all be
Answers heroes!
Any three from: police officers,
firefighters, teachers, parents,
ordinary people
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Read

5. Look at the pictures. What social problems do you think each picture represents?
a b c

6. Read the stories. Match them with the pictures in exercise 5 and check your ideas from exercise 5.

EVERYDAY PEOPLE CHANGING THE WORLD

1 Thulani Madondo started an educational programme to help children

living in the slums of Kliptown, South Africa.
When Thulani left primary school, his father told him that he didn’t
have enough money for his high school fees. Thulani washed cars and
carried boxes to earn his own money to pay to go to school.
The Kliptown Youth Program helps other young people in Kliptown to
get an education and improve their lives. It gives them uniforms, books
and money for their school fees.

2 Pushpa Basnet runs a day care centre

for children who are growing up in
3 Catalina Escobar’s foundation transforms
the lives of Colombian teenage mothers.
prison in Nepal.
Catalina worked as a volunteer in a hospital
Pushpa studied social work at in Cartagena. One day, a twelve-day-old
university. One day when she boy died in her arms because the baby’s
visited a women’s prison, she saw teenage mother didn’t have money for
children living there. She was the treatment to save him. A week later,
shocked by this situation and she Catalina’s baby son Juan Felipe fell from a
opened a children’s day care balcony and died. Catalina didn’t want any
centre. more children to die in these
Every day, children under the terrible situations.
age of six leave prison in the Her foundation offers
morning to spend the day at medical care and training
the centre. Pushpa also runs programmes to help teenage
a residential home for older children mothers and their children
who have the chance to go to school to have a better life.
and get food and health care.

Glossary
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▪ slums: barrios bajos ▪ day care centre: guardería

▪ school fees: matrícula ▪ grow up: criarse
▪ earn money: ganar dinero ▪ training: formación
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Read
5. Look at the pictures. What social
problems do you think each
picture represents?
▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs and
look at the pictures. Ask: What
social problems do the pictures
represent?
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Answers
a childcare
b poverty
c teenage pregnancy

6. Read the stories. Match them with

the pictures in exercise 5 and
check your ideas from exercise 5.
▪▪ Students read the stories and
match the pictures to the texts.
Let them discuss their answers in
pairs.
▪▪ Tell students to find the words
in the glossary in the texts and
underline them. Ask: Do you need
these words to understand the
texts? Have students write the
words and their L1 translation
in their notebooks or vocabulary
books.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Answers
1 b
2 a
3 c

Extra activity
▪▪ Tell students to choose a text
and write three comprehension
questions about it. They work in
pairs then swap their questions
with another pair.
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7. Complete the table with information from each text:

Questions Thulani Pushpa Catalina

a. Where do they live?

b. Why did they decide

to help people?

c. How do they help

people?

Focus on Language

8. Look at the underlined past simple affirmative and negative forms in the stories in page 27.
Answer the questions.

a. What is the past simple affirmative ending for regular verbs?

b. What do we do when a verb ends in -y? Find an example in the text.
c. Irregular verbs don’t end in -ed. Find the past simple form of four irregular verbs in
the text. What are their infinitive forms?
d. Find three negative forms. To make the negative, we use + infinitive.

9. Read the story of Chris, a sixteen-year-old boy from Toronto. Complete it with regular past
simple forms of the verbs in brackets.

It was a Tuesday. Chris (1) (finish) school, and (2) (decide) to go to

the park. He (3) (relax) on a bench near a lake. Suddenly, someone
(4) (scream) loudly. A woman was at the edge of the water, and a small boy was
in the middle of the lake. The boy (5) (try) to swim, but he (6)
(disappear) under the water. Chris (7) (not have) time to put on a swimsuit. He
(8) (jump) into the water and (9) (pull) the boy out of the water.
The boy’s mother (10) (want) to give Chris some money, but he
(11) (not take) it. He was a true hero!

10. Read the stories on page 27 again. Answer the questions. Write full sentences and use the
past simple in your answers.

a. Why did Thulani Madondo have to work while he was still at school?
b. What kind of organisation did Thulani create to help poor children?
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c. What did Pushpa study at university?

d. Why did Pushpa start a children’s day centre?
e. What happened to Catalina Escobar’s son?
f. Why did the twelve-day-old baby die?

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7. Complete the table with Focus on Language 10. Read the stories on page 27 again.
information from each text. Answer the questions. Write full
▪▪ Copy the table onto the board 8. Look at the underlined past simple sentences and use the past simple
and have the students copy it affirmative and negative forms in in your answers.
in their notebooks. Ask students the stories on page 27. Answer the ▪▪ Ask students to read the stories
the first question: Where does questions. again and, in pairs, answer
Thulani live? (He lives in South ▪▪ Tell students to look at the the questions in exercise 10.
Africa.) underlined verbs in the texts. They should use past simple
▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs and Ask: What tense are the verbs in? affirmative and negative in their
complete the table. (past simple). answers.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. ▪▪ Put students in pairs and tell ▪▪ Check answers with the whole
them to read the sentences and class.
answer the questions. Encourage
Answers them to work out the answers for
a Thulani: South Africa, Pushpa: Answers
themselves.
Nepal, Catalina: Colombia a Thulani Madondo worked because
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
b Thulani: To give children living in he didn’t have enough money to
the slums an education. pay his high school fees.
Answers b Thulani created an educational
Pushpa: She was shocked to
a -ed organisation to help poor
see that children were living in
prison. b the ending is -ied; for example, children.
carry - carried c Pushpa studied social work at
Catalina: She didn’t want any
more children to die in terrible c leave - left, tell - told, do - did, university.
situations. see - saw, fall - fell d Pushpa started a children’s day
c Thulani: His educational d didn’t + infinitive (didn’t have, centre to help children who are
programme provides children with didn’t want) growing up in prison with their
uniforms, books and money for mothers.
their school fees. e Catalina Escobar’s son died when
9. Read the story of Chris, a sixteen- he fell from a balcony.
Pushpa: She runs a day care year-old boy from Toronto.
centre for children who are f The baby died because his
Complete it with regular past
growing up in prison and a teenage mother didn’t have
simple forms of the verbs in
residential home for older money to pay for his treatment.
brackets.
children.
▪▪ Ask students to read the text for
Catalina: She started a foundation meaning. Tell them they will do
that offers medical care and the grammar exercise after this.
training programmes to help
▪▪ Put students in pairs and have
teenage mothers and their
them complete the verbs in
children have a better life.
brackets.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Answers
1 finished 7 didn’t have
2 decided 8 jumped
3 relaxed 9 pulled
4 screamed 10 wanted
5 tried 11 didn’t take
6 disappeared
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Focus on Vocabulary

11. A lot of common verbs are irregular in English. Match the infinitives with the past simple
affirmative forms.

Infinitives Past simple forms

do – make – write – leave – say – eat – had – went – made – said – bought –
drink – drive – come – give – have – go – did – swam – read – taught – got – met –
get – swim – sleep – meet – read – buy – drank – ate – slept – wrote – drove –
teach – run came – gave – left – ran

12. Choose six irregular verbs from exercise 11. For each verb, write two past simple sentences –
one affirmative, and one negative.

Example: I slept very well last night. I didn’t sleep well on Saturday.
My friends went to the cinema at the weekend. They didn’t go to the zoo.

Write

13. In pairs, look at the pictures and invent a short story. Write your story using verbs in the past
simple.
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11. A lot of common verbs are 12. Choose six irregular verbs from Speak
irregular in English. Match the exercise 11. For each verb, write
infinitives with the past simple two past simple sentences - one 14. Tell your story to another pair.
affirmative forms. affirmative, and one negative. What is the same and what is
▪▪ Ask students to match the ▪▪ Tell students to choose six different in your stories?
infinitive forms of the verb with irregular verbs from exercise 11. ▪▪ Put students in pairs. Have
the past simple affirmative Tell them to write an affirmative them tell, not read, their story
forms. sentence and a negative sentence to their classmate. They must
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. for each verb. Read out or write find differences and similarities
the example on the board. between their stories.
▪▪ Students work on their own, ▪▪ Compare answers as a whole
Answers
then compare sentences with a class.
do - did classmate.
make - made ▪▪ Do whole class feedback.
write - wrote
leave - left Extra activity
▪▪ Students write five true
say - said sentences and one false
eat - ate sentence. They swap them with
drink - drank a partner who asks questions to
drive - drove find the false answer.

come - came 13. In pairs, look at the pictures and

give - gave invent a short story. Write your
story using verbs in the past
have - had
simple.
go - went
▪▪ Tell students to look at the
get - got pictures. Elicit useful language
swim - swam to describe the pictures, for
sleep - slept example, traffic lights, road
crossing, have an accident, call
meet - met
an ambulance, paramedic and
read - read write it on the board.
buy - bought ▪▪ Put students in groups of three
teach - taught or four. Set a time limit to write
a story using the four pictures.
run - ran
Monitor and help if needed. Note
common errors.
▪▪ Do correction of common errors
Extra activity:
as a whole class.
▪▪ Play the game Bingo! Tell
students to draw a table with
two rows and five columns and
write a past simple verb in
each square. They use a mix of
affirmative and negative forms.
▪▪ Say sentences with past simple
verbs in them. Students cross out
verbs when you say them.
▪▪ The first student to cross out all
their verbs shouts Bingo! and wins.
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Speak

1. What sort of person are you? Describe yourself to your partner.

2. In pairs, do the quiz. Then check your answers at the bottom.

WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU? TRY THE QUIZ AND FIND OUT!

1. You see some students bullying another 5. You see a young child on the
student. You: street without an adult. You:
a. tell them to stop. a. ask the child if he/she is lost and
b. feel bad, but it isn’t your problem. look for their parents.
c. look for a teacher or an adult. b. don’t do anything. It’s normal, right?
c. tell a police officer.
2. You see the new kid in your class eating
his lunch alone. You: 6. Your best friend asks you to skip school
a. have lunch with him. to go to the beach. You:
b. sit with your friends as usual. a. don’t want to go. Your exams are
more important.
c. invite him to join your friends.
b. go!
3. You see a nine-year-old child drinking c. want to go, but decide it’s a bad idea.
beer on the street. You:
a. talk to him/her and explain to them 7. You see someone having difficulties in
why it’s a bad idea. the sea, but you can’t swim. You:
b. think it’s funny. a. go into the water to help them.
c. tell your parents. b. do nothing. They’re probably fine.
c. shout for help – someone else on the
4. If you have some money, you usually: beach can help them.
a. spend it on things for your family.
8. When your sports team wins, you say ‘…’
b. spend it on things for yourself.
to the other team:
c. spend it on having fun with your
a. ‘You played really well.’
friends.
b. ‘Haha, losers!’
c. ‘Good game, but the best team won.’

Check your answers

• Most of your answers are A. • Most of your answers are B. • Most of your answers are C.
Congratulations! You are a You are quite a selfish person. You are a good person who
wonderful person. People like Maybe life is good for you right likes helping others, and you
you change the world. But be now, but what about if you need usually make the right decision.
careful – don’t put yourself in someone to help you one day? Continue doing the right thing,
danger if it isn’t necessary. We all need to help each other but consider taking more risks!
in this life!

Glossary
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▪ bully (verb): amenazar

11 ▪ spend money: gastar dinero
3. Listen to two students. Which questions in the ▪ loser: perdedor
quiz do they discuss? ▪ skip school: escaparse de clase

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LESSON OVERVIEW Listen 11
Audio script
In this lesson, students will learn about 1. Female teenager: I don’t think
amazing young people who changed 3. Listen to two students. Which this is funny. I think it’s really sad.
their communities. They will also learn questions in the quiz do they Male teenager: Well, I don’t believe
how to talk about things they can and discuss? that it happens. Do young children
can’t do, as well as things they could or ▪▪ Tell students they will hear really do this? I didn’t do that when I
couldn’t do in the past. two students answering four of was nine!
Female teenager: Yes, I know they
the questions in the quiz. Tell
do. I saw a group of children once,
them to listen and write which
they were really young. I think their
Speak questions the two students parents don’t tell them that it’s a
answer. bad idea, or maybe they haven’t got
Get ready! ▪▪ Play audio Track 11. Tell students parents.
to discuss their answers with a 2. Male teenager: I like doing nice things
1. What sort of person are you? classmate. with my friends … and sometimes they
Describe yourself to your partner. cost money.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
▪▪ Do an example for yourself, for Play audio Track 11 again,
Female teenager: I agree. But it’s nice
example, I’m helpful. to buy presents as well.
pausing after each question. Male teenager: Yes, but I only buy
▪▪ Ask students to discuss the presents when it’s Christmas, or when
question in pairs. it’s someone’s birthday! At other
Answers
▪▪ Elicit answers from the class. times …. sorry, but I want to have fun!
1 Q3 a nine-year-old child drinking 3. Female teenager: Ah, I know exactly
2. In pairs, do the quiz. Then check beer on the street how this feels. It’s a really horrible
your answers at the bottom. 2 Q4 spending money feeling when you don’t know anyone.
▪▪ Tell students they will do a quiz 3 Q2 a new kid eating lunch alone
Male teenager: But maybe if you don’t
to find out what sort of person know anyone, you should say hello to
4 Q6 skipping school to go to the people and be friendly.
they are.
beach Female teenager: I agree, but it’s
▪▪ Do the first question as an so difficult, Mark! Just imagine if
example: say what your answer everyone is with their friends, and
is and ask a few volunteers what you haven’t got anyone. Who can you
their answer is. talk to?
▪▪ Put students in pairs and set Male teenager: Yes, that’s true. Well,
a time limit for the exercise. I’m happy to chat to anyone!
4. Female teenager: So what do you
Monitor and help as needed.
think about this question, Mark?
▪▪ Discuss answers as a whole class. Male teenager: This one’s easy. What
Ask: What sort of a person is if someone sees you when you should
your classmate? Why? be in school? You’ll have big problems!
Female teenager: Exactly. And school
is a great thing. Lots of children in
the world don’t go to school, you
know. We shouldn’t ever waste the
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4. Follow the instructions.

a. Read the title of each text and the first sentence of each paragraph.
What is each text about?
b. Read the texts and check your ideas.

AMAZING PEOPLE
Let’s find out how these amazing young
people changed their communities.

FROM BEGGING TO BUILDING

Sandra Ferreira de Souza grew up on the streets of São Paolo, Brazil. She
couldn’t work because she was so young, so she begged for money to survive.
She became pregnant when she was just a teenager. An organisation Lua Nova,
which helps pregnant women in Brazil, gave her somewhere to live. After she
had her baby, Lua Nova helped Sandra to learn about building, so that she could
get a job.

Sandra and other women like her learnt a lot. She can now make bricks and sell them, and she can build
a house. Some people think that women can’t be builders, but Sandra knows that they are wrong. In
fact, some people prefer women builders because they think that women are more careful. Sandra now
lives with her three children in a house that she built herself.

ECO-FRIENDLY INVENTOR
William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, Africa in very poor conditions. He grew
up without electricity or running water. After he was 14, he couldn’t go to school
because his family were poor. However, there was a local library, so he went there
instead. He could read books and teach himself things.

William was very interested in reading about how windmills could make electricity
and pump water. So he decided to build a windmill.

William’s windmill was very successful, and he won a scholarship to a university in

South Africa. Now he can teach young people how to make their own windmills and
repair water pumps.

Glossary
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▪ beg for money: pedir limosna ▪ windmill: molino

▪ pregnant: embarazada ▪ pump water: bombear agua
▪ build: construir ▪ successful: exitoso/a
▪ running water: agua corriente ▪ scholarship: beca de estudios
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Read Extra activity
▪▪ Put students in pairs and tell
4. Follow the instructions. them to write comprehension
▪▪ Question a is a pre-reading questions about one of the texts.
exercise. It is designed to help Monitor and assist as needed. For
students predict the content of example, Where did Sandra grow
texts by reading the title and the up? (She grew up on the streets
first line of the text only. of São Paolo, Brazil.)
▪▪ Tell students to read question 4a. ▪▪ Set a time limit in which to write
Tell them to read the title and five or more questions. Monitor
first line of the two texts quickly and help if needed.
and that it is a competition ▪▪ Tell each pair to swap their
to find the answers first. They questions with a pair that wrote
should put their hands up when questions for the other text.
they know the answer. ▪▪ Students work in pairs and
▪▪ Elicit the answers and write them answer the questions. They
on the board. Point out that then pass their answers back to
begging means ‘pedir limosna’ the other pair and mark their
and is in the glossary box. answers.
▪▪ Tell students to read the whole ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
of the two texts and check their
answers.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Answers
a Text 1 – begging money to build
homes
Text 2 – inventing an eco-friendly
windmill

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5. Read the texts again and answer the questions.

a. What organisation helped Sandra when c. Why did William leave school when he
she was pregnant? was 14?
b. How does Sandra make extra money now? d. What did William build?

Focus on Language

6. Complete the sentences from the text.

a. She work because she was c. She build a house.

so young. d. Some people think that women
b. He read books. be builders.

7. Complete the table about Sandra and William.

Things they could and couldn’t do (past) Things they can and can’t do (present)

Sandra

William

8. Write the words in the correct order to make sentences.

a. fast run can’t dog can speak but our he

b. I was couldn’t English I speak when younger
c. brother could one walk my he was when
d. because can pilot fly a a plane she Lidia is

Focus on Vocabulary

9. Match the verbs with the words to make expressions for abilities.

paint – play (x3) – speak – a foreign language – a horse – chess - a magic trick –
run – repair – draw – do – a poem – a bike (x2) – a motorbike – tennis – a story –
write (x2) – ride (x3) 5 kilometres – a musical instrument – a picture (x2)

Example: play tennis

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10. Write five sentences about things that you can do. Use the expressions in exercise 9. Give
extra information.

Example: I can speak a foreign language. I can speak English and Portuguese.

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5. Read the texts again and answer Answers Focus on Vocabulary
the questions.
Things they could and couldn’t do
▪▪ Tell students to answer the 9. Match the verbs with the words to
(past):
questions about the texts. make expressions for abilities.
Sandra - She couldn’t work. She
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. ▪▪ Ask students to read the
could get a job when she had
first verb (paint) and find
learnt about building.
the matching ability word (a
Answers William - He couldn’t go to school. picture).
a an organisation called Lua Nova He could read books and teach ▪▪ Ask students to match the
b She makes bricks and sells them, himself things. remaining verbs and expressions
and she can build a house. Things they can and can’t do of ability.
c His family were poor. (present): ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
d a windmill Sandra - She can now make bricks
and sell them. She can build a
Answers
house, although some people
think that women can’t be paint - a picture
Extra activity
▪▪ If you did the first extra activity builders. play - chess, tennis, a musical
in exercise 4, vary the activity William - He can teach young people instrument
type by placing a photocopy of how to make their own windmills speak - a foreign language
each text on opposite walls of and repair water pumps. run - 5 kilometres
the classroom.
repair - a bike
▪▪ Put the students in pairs and tell
them to close their Student’s 8. Write the words in the correct draw - a picture
Books. Read question a. One order to make sentences. do - a magic trick
student writes it down. The other ▪▪ Write the mixed up sentence write - a poem, a story
student goes to read the text on in question a on the board. Ask ride - a horse, a bike, a motorbike
the wall and then tells the other students to do question a as a
student to write the answer down. whole class.
▪▪ Do the same for questions b-d ▪▪ Cross out each word as they say 10. Write five sentences about
and tell the students to change it and have a volunteer write the things that you can do. Use the
roles after two questions. answer on the board. expressions in exercise 9. Give
▪▪ Students work in pairs to write extra information.
Focus on Language the words in the correct order. ▪▪ Ask students to write five things
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. they can do using the expressions
6. Complete the sentences from the in exercise 9.
text.
Answers ▪▪ Have them compare their
▪▪ Ask students to complete the a Our dog can’t speak, but he can
answers with a classmate.
sentences in their notebooks. run fast. ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
b I couldn’t speak English when I
was younger.
Answers c My brother could walk when he
a couldn’t c can was one.
b could d can’t d Lidia can fly a plane because she
is a pilot.
7. Complete the table about Sandra
and William.
▪▪ Ask students to copy the table in
exercise 7 into their notebooks.
▪▪ Do the first question as an
example. Ask: What couldn’t
Sandra do in the past? (She
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couldn’t get a job.)

▪▪ Have students complete the table
in pairs.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

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Speak

11. Copy the table and complete it with eight abilities from exercise 9.

12. Find a classmate who can do each of the expressions in the table. Ask different students
questions. Try to find a different student for each expression.

Example: Can you play chess?

Yes, I can.

13. Think of some people you know who can do amazing / difficult / unusual things, or could do
them when they were younger. Tell your classmate.
Useful expressions
Example: My cousin Rodrigo could play the piano when he
was three.
▪ No way!
No way!
It’s true. He can play three musical instruments now. ▪ Really?
▪ That’s awesome!
▪ I don't believe it!

Write

14. Answer the following questions. Write a paragraph for each question.

What couldn’t you do

when you were 10 that
you can do now?

What could you do

when you were a very
small child?

What can’t you do

now, but you want to learn
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in the future?
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Lesson 6 6
Speak 13. Think of some people you know Write
who can do amazing / difficult /
11. Copy the table and complete it unusual things, or could do them 14. Answer the following questions.
with eight abilities from exercise when they were younger. Tell your Write a paragraph for each
9. classmate. question.
▪▪ Ask students to copy the table in ▪▪ Give an example of your own, for ▪▪ Ask volunteers to read the
their notebooks and write eight example, My father could speak questions in the speech bubbles.
things they can do in it. Monitor English when he was seven. Give an example for each from
and help if needed. Encourage students to ask you your life and write a short
about this, for example, Where paragraph on the board.
12. Find a classmate who can do each did he learn? ▪▪ Students write a short paragraph
of the expressions in the table.
▪▪ Tell students to write down one for each of the three questions.
Ask different students questions.
amazing, one difficult and one Monitor and help as needed.
Try to find a different student for
each expression.
unusual thing someone they ▪▪ They compare answers with a
know could do when they were classmate.
▪▪ Ask a volunteer to say the first of younger. ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
their abilities. Ask the class who ▪▪ Put students in pairs and have
can do that. them tell each other their Extra activity
▪▪ Tell students to stand up and sentences. ▪▪ Ask students to write a neat,
walk around the classroom, ▪▪ Elicit answers from the whole corrected version that can be
asking different students if they class. used as part of a classroom
can do one of the eight things in display.
their table. If your class is too
large, put students in medium-
sized groups.
▪▪ Monitor and help if needed,
noting common errors for
correction.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Extra activity
▪▪ Ask students to say a sentence
about a classmate.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. What do you know about Scouts? Look at the two pictures below and describe
them.

2. Match the words in the box with the pictures.

binoculars – compass – lamp – hat – boots – cooking pot

flask – map – water bottle – raft – suitcase – penknife

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

3. In pairs, think of more useful items for a camping trip. Then decide the three most
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important things to take.

Example: The most important thing is a water bottle. We can't survive without water!

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MODULE 1 UNIT 3 OVERVIEW
Lesson Topic Language Focus Output
Lesson 7 Scouting • Zero conditional • Speaking: finding the mistakes in a schedule
A Scout camping trip • Writing: an email from a Scout camping trip
Lesson 8 Social problems • Making suggestions using could, • Speaking: answering questions about a dialogue
The Rotary International should and Why don’t you ..? • Writing: a letter or email about a social problem
Let’s work together: Create a youth organisation
Self-assessment

UNIT THEME 2. Match the words in the box with Extra activity
In Unit 3 there are two lessons on the the pictures. ▪▪ Ask students to write the words
theme of ‘spending time well’. By the ▪▪ Tell students to look at the in their notebooks and vocabulary
end of the unit, students will be able pictures and the words in the books.
to talk about the scouting organisation box. Ask What is picture 1?
and the kinds of healthy outdoor ▪▪ Have students work in pairs and
activities it promotes, using the zero match the pictures and words.
conditional. They will talk about ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
social problems in their local area and
will read and hear about volunteer
organisations which deal with these Answers
kinds of issues. They will learn to 1 penknife 7 boots
make suggestions using could, should 2 lamp 8 cooking pot
and Why don’t you …?
3 binoculars 9 flask
4 compass 10 hat
LESSON OVERVIEW
5 map 11 water bottle
In this lesson, students will learn about
Scouting and a Scout camping trip. 6 suitcase 12 raft
They will practise describing situations
that are always true, using the zero
Extra activity
conditional. They will talk about a
▪▪ Play a game of Pictionary. Divide
camping trip and write an email saying
the class into two teams. Ask
what they are doing and feeling.
one student from each team to
come to the front and give them
Focus on Vocabulary a board pen.
▪▪ Show them a word from exercise
Get ready! 2. They must draw it on the
board and their team guesses
1. What do you know about Scouts? what it is. Allow each team to
Look at the two pictures below
only have three goes to avoid
and describe them.
them shouting out all the words.
▪▪ Write the word Scouts on the
board. Ask students to tell you 3. In pairs, think of more useful items
what they know about them. for a camping trip. Then decide
▪▪ Ask students to describe the the three most important things to
pictures in exercise 1 in pairs. take.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. ▪▪ Put students in pairs and tell
them to think of more useful
items to take on a camping trip.
Answers They should say why they are
Students’ own answers useful. They should also choose
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uniforms. They have got a shirt, a for the camping trip.

neck tie and a skirt / shorts. ▪▪ Monitor and help as needed.
▪▪ Discuss answers as a whole class.

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4. Work with a partner. Answer the following questions about Scouting.

a. Are you a Scout, or do you know one?
b. What do you think Scouts do?
c. Would you like to be a Scout? Why? / Why not?

5. Read the text about Scouting. Use the words in the glossary to complete the text.

WHAT IS SCOUTING?
1 3
Scouting is an international Scouting gives young people the opportunity to have fun
1
. It started and improve their life skills. They train in physical
in 1907 when British soldier activities, such as climbing, hiking, camping and water
Robert Baden-Powell took a sports. But they also learn social skills, and
group of boys and trained them 3
activities which help them to
in 2 skills. After that, he wrote his develop spiritually and intellectually. Being a Scout or a
book Scouting for boys, which became very popular. Girl Guide is about being a 4 in the
Boys created their own groups and practised the ideas in modern world.
the book.
4
2 You can recognise a Scout or Girl Guide easily. They
Lots of people were interested in the idea, so in 1908, wear different clothes in different countries, but they
Baden-Powell started the official Scouting movement. usually wear a khaki, green or blue 5
More and more boys of all different ages wanted to with a shirt, shorts and a tie. They often wear
join, so three different age groups were created: 6
, too. They earn these when they
Beavers and Cubs for younger boys, and Scouts for learn a new skill, or gain experience in a new activity.
teenagers. In 1910, girls could join their own group –
the Girl Guides.

Glossary

▪ uniform: uniforme ▪ movement: movimiento

▪ badges: insignia ▪ survival: supervivencia
▪ leader: líder ▪ take part in: participar

6. Which question best matches each paragraph in the text.

a. What do Scouts look like?
b. How did Scouting begin?
c. What do Scouts do, and why?
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4. Work with a partner. Answer 6. Which question best matches each
the following questions about paragraph in the text?
Scouting. ▪▪ Ask students to read the
▪▪ Ask students to discuss the questions before they scan the
questions in pairs. text for the answers. Encourage
▪▪ Discuss answers as a whole class. students to underline the
evidence in the text for their
5. Read the text about Scouting. answers.
Use the words in the glossary to ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
complete the text.
▪▪ Ask students to look at the
picture and the title. Ask: What Answers
can they see? What do they think a paragraph 4
the text is about? b paragraph 1
▪▪ Tell students to read the text c paragraph 3
quickly and check their answers.
d paragraph 2
▪▪ Tell them to work in pairs and
read the text again. Tell them
to look at the glossary and ask:
Which word from the glossary is
gap number 1? (movement)
▪▪ The students complete the
text, writing the words in their
notebooks.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Answers
1 movement 4 leader
2 survival 5 uniform
3 take part in 6 badges

Extra activity
▪▪ Ask students to look at the
Glossary box and look up the
words in a dictionary. Ask
students to think about and find
more words relating to Scouts.
If there is time, ask students to
write sentences including these
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Listen

7. Imagine you’re going to go hiking in the forest. What

problems or dangers can you think of? Make a list.
12
8. Listen to a Scout leader taking about a hiking trip.
Do you hear your ideas from exercise 7?

12
9. Listen again and complete the sentences.

a. If snakes aren’t scared, they don’t .

b. If bears smell food, they !
c. If you stay in the water a long time, your body loses
and it’s difficult to swim.
d. If they bite you, it’s and you can get ill.

Focus on Language

10. Read the sentences in exercise 9 and choose the correct option.

a. These sentences talk about an imaginary situation / something that is always true.
b. We use present simple / past simple after if.
c. We use present simple / past simple in the other part of the sentence.
d. This is called zero / first conditional.

11. Complete the sentences using the zero conditional. Compare your ideas with a partner.
Example: If you start the day with a good breakfast, you have lots of energy all day.

If you start the day with a good breakfast, …

If dogs are scared, …

If you don’t drink enough water, …

If you don’t sleep well, … If there is a forest fire, …

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If a mosquito bites you, … If you stay in the sun all day without any protection, …

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Listen If bears smell food, they follow it! We
11. Complete the sentences using the
don’t want to see any bears – this is zero conditional. Compare your
7. Imagine you’re going to go hiking extremely important. ideas with a partner.
in the forest. What problems or We’re going to stop at a lake so that you ▪▪ Ask students to read the
dangers can you think of? Make a can swim. But the water is really cold. If sentences. Ask students to finish
list. you stay in the water a long time, your the sentences starting with If.
body loses energy and it’s difficult to
▪▪ Ask students to make a list of swim. So when you feel cold, get out!
For example, they may say: If
problems or dangers they can One last thing. Put insect repellent on
you start the day with a good
think of when hiking in the your legs and arms. Some insects in the breakfast, you don’t feel hungry.
forest. forest are dangerous – if they bite you, ▪▪ Tell students to complete
▪▪ Elicit one or two answers as a it’s really painful, and you can get ill. the sentences using the zero
whole class if needed, then have And take it with you, so you can put conditional and to write them in
students work in pairs. more on during the hike. their notebooks.
That’s everything! So we leave tomorrow
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. ▪▪ Have them compare their
at 9am.
answers in pairs.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
Possible answers
You could get lost.
9. Listen again and complete the
sentences. Extra activity
You could see a bear.
▪▪ Ask students to listen again. Play ▪▪ Tell students to write their own
You could see a snake. If … sentence starters. They swap
audio Track 12 again. Have the
them and complete them.
You could get cold and wet. students compare their answers
You could get sunburned. in pairs.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. Possible answers
Play audio Track 12, pausing If you start the day with a good
8. Listen to a Scout leader talking after each section to elicit the breakfast, you have lots of energy
about a hiking trip. Do you hear answers. all day.
your ideas from exercise 7?
If dogs are scared, they bark loudly.
▪▪ Tell students they will hear
Answers If you don’t drink enough water, you
someone telling a group of
a bite c energy get a headache.
students about things they should
do to avoid danger when hiking in b follow it d really painful If you don’t sleep well, you feel
the forest. They should listen and tired in the morning.
check their ideas from exercise 7. If there is a forest fire, you don’t go
▪▪ Play audio Track 12 and have Focus on Vocabulary camping.
students compare their answers If a mosquito bites you, you put on
in pairs. 10. Read the sentences in exercise 9 insect repellent.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. and choose the correct option.
If you stay in the sun all day without
Play audio Track 12 again, ▪▪ Encourage students to read any protection, you get sunburned.
pausing after each section. the sentences and discuss with
a classmate which option is
12 correct.
Audio script
Speaker: Hello everyone! Tomorrow ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
morning, we’re going hiking in the forest.
I know we’re all going to have a fantastic
Answers
time, but I have some important
information that I want to tell you. a something that is always true
First of all, make sure you bring enough b present simple
water. You should bring two water
c present simple
bottles. There is no place that we can
get water on the route. If you don’t have d zero conditional
a water bottle, you can get one in the
food tent.
Secondly, it’s possible that we’ll see
some dangerous animals, like snakes.
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Don’t panic! If snakes aren’t scared, they

don’t bite. So just stay calm, and wait
for the snake to go away.
There are bears in the forest too, so
don’t leave any food on the ground.

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Speak

12. Look at the schedule for a Scout camping trip. There are lots of mistakes in the schedule.
How many can you find? Discuss why they are wrong.

7:00 Showers 13:00 Lunch (food tent)

7:30 Wake up 14:00 Afternoon activities: hiking (forest),

swimming (music tent), horse riding
8:00 Breakfast (food tent) (forest)
8:30 Tidy tents and make beds 16:00 Break for a shower
9:00 Morning activities: art classes (art 16:30 Sports: football (girls only), basketball
tent), drama classes (drama tent), (boys only), running (girls and boys)
music rehearsals (lake)
19:00 Dinner (art tent)
10:30 Break for a snack
22:00 Bed
11:00 Campfire! Songs, stories and games
round the campfire

Example: Look – they go swimming in the music tent! That’s a mistake.

I agree I think they go swimming in the lake, or river.

13. Compare with another pair. How many mistakes did you find?

Write

14. Imagine that you are on a Scout camping trip. Write an email to your family, explaining what
you’re doing, and how you’re feeling.

Useful expressions

Writing an email
▪ I’m having a great time!
▪ It’s really cool here.
▪ This morning / afternoon, I …
▪ Tomorrow morning / afternoon, I’m going to …
▪ The best thing about the camping trip is …
▪ I miss you!
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Lesson 7 7
Speak Write
12. Look at the schedule for a Scout 14. Imagine that you are going on
camping trip. There are lots of a Scout camping trip. Write an
mistakes in the schedule. How email to your family, explaining
many can you find? Discuss why what you’re doing and how you’re
they are wrong. feeling.
▪▪ Ask students to read the ▪▪ Ask students to imagine they
schedule. Ask them to find the are on a Scout camping trip. Tell
first mistake in it (They have them they will write an email to
showers before they wake up.) their family.
▪▪ Have the students work in pairs ▪▪ Have students look at the Useful
to find the other mistakes. expressions box.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. ▪▪ With the students’ help, write
a model text on the board.
Ask questions to elicit useful
Answers
language.
They wake up after having a shower.
▪▪ Set a time limit and tell students
There are music rehearsals in the to work on their own. Monitor
lake. and help as needed, noting
There is a campfire at 11:00 – this is common errors for correction.
an evening activity, not a morning ▪▪ Next, tell students to swap their
one. email with a classmate and read
There is swimming in the music tent. it and write three questions they
There is a break for a shower at want to know the answer to.
16:00 before playing sports. ▪▪ They pass their email back and
they answer the questions.
Only girls play football.
▪▪ Correct common errors as a
Only boys play basketball. whole class. You can make this
Dinner is in the art tent. a team game to keep students
interested.

Extra activity Extra activity

▪▪ Ask students to write true ▪▪ Ask students to read their email
or false sentences about the again and see if they have made
schedule. Ask students to swap common errors. Have them re-
them with a partner and answer. draft their work for a classroom
13. Compare with another pair. How display.
many mistakes did you find?
▪▪ Ask students to compare their
answers with another pair.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Answers
There are eight mistakes.

Extra activity
▪▪ Tell students to write a schedule
for another Scout camp, for
example, a winter camp. Tell
them to include at least six
mistakes.
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▪▪ They swap schedules with

another pair and discuss the
mistakes. They correct the
mistakes.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Look at the social problems in the box. Which of them are a big problem in
your town or city?

homelessness – poverty – drug abuse – gangs – violence – domestic abuse –

teenage pregnancy – underage drinking – bullying – unemployment

2. Match the social problems in exercise 1 with three of the quotes below.

a d
My daughter is only 17, so I started drinking when I
the baby is going to live with us. was 14. All my friends did it
We don’t have much space in too, and I wanted to be the
our apartment. same as them.

b e
Lots of people sleep under A group of men attacked
the bridge by the canal at night. my friend after he left a
It’s warm there and they feel party. He was in hospital
safer than on the streets. for three days.

c f
My dad lost his job in a A group of girls at school
factory three months ago. He’s are always mean to me. They
looking for a new one – he wants tell people things about me
to be a taxi driver. that aren’t true.
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3. In pairs, discuss which are the worst problems in your town or city.
Example: I think the worst problem in our town is unemployment.

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Lesson 8 8
LESSON OVERVIEW 2. Match the social problems in
▪▪ In this lesson, students will learn exercise 1 with three of the
about social problems. They will quotes below.
discuss which are the worst social ▪▪ Tell students to read the speech
problems in their town or city. bubbles.
They will listen and read about
▪▪ Have students work in pairs and
different organisations which
decide which social problems the
try to deal with some social
speech bubbles are talking about.
problems. They will practise
giving spoken and written advice.
▪▪ Discuss answers as a whole class.

Focus on Vocabulary Answers

a teenage pregnancy
Get ready! b homelessness
1. Look at the social problems in c unemployment
the box. Which of them are a big d underage drinking
problem in your town or city?
e violence/gangs
▪▪ Write the word Social problems
f bullying
on the board and elicit an
example, e.g., homelessness. Ask
students to name other social
problems and have volunteers Extra activity
write them on the board. ▪▪ This activity reviews language
for advice and suggestions. Tell
▪▪ Tell students to look at the words
students they are a Problem page
in the box and the pictures. Ask:
advisor. They have to give advice
What social problems do the
to the people who said what is in
pictures show? Which of them
the speech bubbles.
are a big problem in your town
or city? ▪▪ Do an example. Ask: What could
she or he do? What should he or
▪▪ Have the students discuss the
she do? Elicit answers to these
questions in pairs.
questions using the modal verbs.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. Also elicit suggestions with Why
don’t you ..?.
Extra activity
▪▪ Students work in small groups or
▪▪ Ask the students to work in pairs and give their advice and
small groups and discuss the
suggestions.
question: Which social problems
are the top three problems for ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
Colombia? 3. In pairs, discuss which are the
worst problems in your town or
city.
▪▪ Put students in pairs and tell
them to discuss which social
problems are worst in their town
or city.
▪▪ Monitor and help as needed.
▪▪ Discuss answers as a whole class.

Extra activity
▪▪ Ask students to write the words
in their notebooks and vocabulary
books.
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Listen
13
4. Look at the problems in exercise 1 again. Then listen to an interview. Which problem does
Claudia’s organisation help?

13
5. Listen again and choose the correct answers.
a. What does Claudia’s organisation do? c. What does Claudia say about money?
1. It gives people somewhere to sleep. 1. It’s not important.
2. It gives people money. 2. You need money to start a business.
3. It solves people’s problems. 3. Your website can help you.

b. What does Claudia say is the most

important thing that people need to
start an organisation?
1. money
2. passion
3. a website

Focus on Language
14
6. Do you remember how to give advice and suggestions? Match the sentence halves. Then listen
to the last part of the interview again and check.

a. You should create a webpage?

b. Why don't you try contacting local businesses.
c. You could look for sponsors.

7. Look at the pictures. Think of a problem connected to each situation. Then give advice and
suggestions about the situation.

Example: You want to be in the school basketball team, but the coach never selects you for the team.
You should train with your friends after school every day.
Why don’t you try a different sport?

a. playing sport b. working in a team c. going camping

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d. eating well e. learning to do f. being in the hot sun

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Lesson 8 8
4. Look at the problems in exercise 1 people who want to join you.
7. Look at the pictures. Think of
again. Then listen to an interview. Interviewer: Thank you for your time, a problem connected to each
Which problem does Claudia’s Claudia. situation. Then give advice and
organisation help? Claudia: It’s my pleasure. suggestions about the situation.
▪▪ Ask students to look at the ▪▪ Ask students to look at the
problems in exercise 1 again. pictures. Tell them to think of a
▪▪ Tell them they will hear a
5. Listen again and choose the social problem for each picture
correct answers. and then to give advice and
woman, Claudia, talking about
one of the problems. Ask: What is ▪▪ Ask students to read the suggestions about the situation.
the problem? questions. Do the first as an example, using
▪▪ Play audio Track 13. ▪▪ Play audio Track 13. Allow the example in the book.
▪▪ Have the students compare their students to check their answers ▪▪ Put students in groups and have
answer in pairs; then check the in pairs. them discuss the other five
answer as a whole class. ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class: pictures.
play audio Track 13 again and ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
pause it after each question to
Answers elicit the answer.
Homelessness

Answers
Audio script 13 a 1
Interviewer: Good morning. I’m b 2
with Claudia Mendoza, who started
c 3
an organisation that helps teenagers in
her city. Hi Claudia.
Claudia: Good morning, James.
Interviewer: Now, lots of us see the Focus on Language
problems in our communities, and we
want to help. How can we do that? 6. Do you remember how to give
Claudia: I think that the best way to help advice and suggestions? Match the
is by working together with people like sentence halves. Then listen to
you. There are lots and lots of fantastic the last part of the interview again
groups and organisations out there. You
and check.
can join one, or you can start your own!
Interviewer: Tell us about your ▪▪ Ask students to tell you language
organisation. What does it do? for giving advice and suggestions.
Claudia: Our organisation is called Warm Write examples on the board e.g.
and Safe. We run a shelter for young Why don’t you create a webpage?
people who have nowhere to sleep. We ▪▪ Have the students match the
can’t solve their problems, but we can give
sentence halves.
them somewhere warm and safe at night.
James: How did you start it? ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
Claudia: Well, I couldn’t do it alone.
First, I found some other people who
Answers
were interested in the same problem.
Then we chose a name, and we decided a You should look for sponsors.
on a vision for our organisation. b Why don’t you create a webpage?
Interviewer: What advice can you give
young people who want to start an
c You could try contacting local
organisation? businesses.
Claudia: I think the most important thing
is that you need passion. Passion for what
you want to improve in society. We can’t
solve all the problems we see, but we Audio script 14
can help little by little. James: What about money?
Interviewer: That’s a strong message. Claudia: Money isn’t everything,
What about money? but it’s important. You should look
Claudia: Money isn’t everything, but it’s for sponsors. You could try contacting
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important. You should look for sponsors. local businesses and see if they want
You could try contacting local businesses to help. Also, why don’t you create a
and see if they want to help. Also, why webpage? It will help you to find more
don’t you create a webpage? It will help sponsors, or other people who want to
you to find more sponsors, or other join you.

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Read

8. What youth organisations do you know? Are there any in your neighbourhood, city or region?

9. Look at the pictures. Which of the statements below do you think are true about the
organisation Interact?

▪ Interact is a Colombian organisation. ▪ Interact is for both girls and boys.

▪ Interact is a children's organisation.

10. Read the text quickly. How many members are there in Interact?

Interact at Rotary International

Have you heard of the Rotary International? It started in the USA in 1905, and now has millions
of members all over the world. Its members are mostly business people who want to improve
people’s lives, both in their local communities and abroad.
Young people can also get involved in Rotary International’s Interact programme. Interact is a
club for young people aged 12–18. Each Interact club has different rules – some are only for boys,
some only for girls, and some are mixed. Sometimes, the members only come from one school.
In Interact, members can participate in projects where they help people locally and in other
countries. This helps to create international understanding and goodwill, and you can also make
friends for life. Members learn the importance of respecting people from different cultures,
taking individual responsibility, and working hard.
There are now over 10,000 Interact clubs throughout the world, with nearly 200,000 members. If
you’re interested, find out if there is a local Rotary Club in your town.

Glossary

▪ business people: gente de negocios ▪ mixed: mezclado/a

▪ abroad: en el extranjero ▪ international understanding: conocimiento internacional
▪ rules: normas ▪ goodwill: buena voluntad

11. Read the text again and write true (T) or false (F).

a. Rotary International is for people who want to improve their own lives.
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b. Interact is for people of all ages.

c. Interact clubs are only for boys.
d. You can meet people from abroad in Interact.
e. You can learn important life skills in Interact.

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Lesson 8 8
Read 11. Read the text again and answer
true (T) or false (F).
8. What youth organisations do ▪▪ Ask students to read the
you know? Are there any in your sentences. Tell them they should
neighbourhood, city or region? read the text again and decide if
▪▪ Ask students what youth the sentences are true or false.
organisations they know. Ask ▪▪ Allow students to compare their
what they do and who they help. answers in pairs. Tell them to
▪▪ Have students discuss the justify their answers by reading
questions in pairs. the relevant part of the text.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

9. Look at the pictures. Which of the

statements below do you think Answers
are true about the organisation a F. It is for people who want to
Interact? improve the lives of others.
▪▪ Ask students to look at the b F. Interact is for young people
picture and the three statements aged 12-18.
about the organisation Interact. c F. There are clubs for only boys,
▪▪ Put them in pairs and tell only girls and mixed gender.
them to decide which of the d T
statements are true.
e T
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Answers Extra activity

Interact is a children’s organisation. ▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs
Interact is for both girls and boys. and write comprehension
questions for the text. Do one
as an example: When did Rotary
10. Read the text quickly. How many International start? (1905)
members are there in Interact? ▪▪ Set a time limit. Monitor and help
▪▪ Encourage students to read as needed. Tell students to swap
the text quickly and find out if their questions with another pair
they were right. Tell them to and read and write the answers.
answer the question: How many
members are there in Interact?
and put up their hands when they
are finished.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Answers
Nearly 200,000 members
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Speak

12. Read the dialogue between Sara and Alex and answer
the questions.

a. What is the problem?

b. What does Alex suggest?
c. Can you think of any more suggestions for Sara?

Sara Hi Alex. I need to talk to you about the family

who live next door.
Alex Why? What’s up with them?
Sara I think they are living in poverty.
Alex Really? How do you know?
Sara Sometimes the younger children go outside
without shoes. Also, they often come to our
house and ask my parents if we have any food.
Alex That’s awful.
Sara What should I do?
Alex Well, you can’t solve the problem alone. Why don’t you find out if there’s an
organisation that helps people who are living in poverty?
Sara That’s a good idea.
Alex Also, this is just a small thing, but you could take food to them, if they’re hungry.
Sara Another good idea. Thanks, Alex.

13. Practise the dialogue in pairs. Then, create your own dialogue. Change the underlined parts of
the sentence to talk about different people, a different problem, and different suggestions.

Write

14. Write a letter or email to an organisation which helps people that you talked about in your
dialogue. Explain the problem and what you would like them to do.

Useful expressions

Writing a letter
▪ I’m writing to tell you about …
▪ I’m worried about …
▪ I would like you to …
▪ Please tell me how I can help.
▪ Best wishes
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Lesson 8 8
Speak Write
12. Read the dialogue between 14. Write a letter or email to an
Sara and Alex and answer the organisation which helps people
questions. that you talked about in your
▪▪ Ask students to read the dialogue dialogue. Explain the problem and
and the three questions. Ask what you would like them to do.
them to find the first answer. ▪▪ Tell students they will write an
(The family next door are poor.) email or letter to an organisation
▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs and that helps the people that they
find the answers. talked about in exercise 13.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. ▪▪ Have students look at the Useful
expressions box.
▪▪ With the students’ help, write
Answers
a model text on the board.
a Sara’s next door neighbours are Ask questions to elicit useful
living in poverty. language. Explain the differences
b Alex suggests that Sara could find and similarities between letters
out if there is an organisation and emails.
that helps people who are living ▪▪ Set a time limit and tell students
in poverty, and that Sara could to work on their own. Monitor
take food to her neighbours and help as needed, noting
directly. common errors for correction.
c Students’ own answers ▪▪ Next, tell students to swap their
email or letter with a classmate.
They read each other’s email/
13. Practise the dialogue in pairs. letter and write three questions
Then, create your own dialogue. they want to know the answer to.
Change the underlined parts of the ▪▪ They pass their email/letter back
sentence to talk about different and then answer the questions
people, a different problem, and about their own email/letter.
different suggestions.
▪▪ Correct common errors as a
▪▪ Tell the students they are going whole class. You can make this
to act out the dialogue in pairs. a team game to keep students
They should each choose a part. interested.
Allow them to read it first from
their books and practise in their Extra activity
pairs. ▪▪ Ask students to read their email
▪▪ Then tell students to act out the or letter again and see if they
dialogue from memory. Write have made common errors. Have
prompts on the board to help them re-draft their work for a
them remember their lines, for classroom display.
example, need to talk to you –
the family next door, etc.
▪▪ Next, tell students to write their
own dialogue about a different
problem. Remind them they
should use could, should and Why
don’t you …? when giving advice
and making suggestions.
▪▪ Monitor and help as needed,
noting common errors for
correction.
▪▪ Ask volunteers to act out their
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dialogues in front of the class.

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Create a youth organisation

1. Look back through all the lessons in Module 1.

Make a list of all the different organisations,
and write a description of what each one does,
for example:

Example: Tutoring Cooperative – an

organisation where students help
each other with their school subjects
Lua Nova – an organisation which
helps pregnant women in Brazil

2. Work in groups. Think of a youth organisation

that you would like to create. It can be similar
to one in Module 1, or something totally new.
Decide:

• What area will your organisation work in?

(e.g. homeless children, people without
access to education, etc.)
• What problems are there in this area?
• Who will your organisation help, and how?
• Is it to help young people or people of all
ages?
• Who will run the organisation? How can
young people help?

3. In your groups, give each person a role. The

tasks include:

• designing a logo
• presenting the organisation to the class

4. Choose a name for your organisation.

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Remind students that this section is Create a youth organisation

designed to promote working together This is a pair and then a group activity.
as a team. Tell the students that they Students read through Module 1 and
will work on a presentation about a make notes on organisations that help
youth organisation. Explain that an people and what they do, for example
important part of the project is for Tutoring Cooperative. They then work in
students to collaborate with each other groups and create a youth organisation.
and be responsible for playing their part They discuss the questions in exercise 2,
in the group. Monitor them throughout assign each person a role and choose a
the project to make sure they are name for their organisation.
covering the activities for each section.
Offer support as needed. 1. Look back through all the lessons
▪▪ Each output has to be reviewed in Module 1. Make a list of all the
by the group members before different organisations, and write a
the first draft is made. Decide description of what each one does,
on the timing of the project and for example:
the logistics, such as, who will ▪▪ Put the students in small groups
prepare and present the different and tell them to look back
parts of the presentation. through Module 1 and make a list
▪▪ Decide when the students of the different organisations.
will need to complete the Do an example with the Tutoring
preparation of their presentation Coperative and Lua Nova.
and do their self-assessment. ▪▪ Monitor the students and provide
support as needed.
Preparation required ▪▪ Check answers with the whole
Before the class, ask students to bring class.
in pictures and logos from magazines
they can cut up, glue, coloured pencils 2. Work in groups. Think of a youth
and pens, crayons, scissors, etc. You will organisation that you would like to
need to provide them with A4 paper or create. It can be similar to one in
card for their final presentations. Module 1, or something totally new.
▪▪ Tell students that they should
If you have access to one or more work in groups and answer the
computers, you can have students make questions in exercise 2. Set a
a Powerpoint presentation. You may time limit for the discussion.
like to show a presentation of your own ▪▪ Monitor and provide support as
or one you find on the Internet as an needed.
example.
3. In your groups, give each person a
role. The tasks include:
▪▪ Tell students that each person
in the group should have a role.
In groups larger than three
students, more than one can
perform a role, i.e. two students
can design an advert.
▪▪ Elicit what sorts of things
each role involves so students
can choose a role they are
comfortable with. For example,
a student who is good at IT and
Design can design either an advert
or a logo for the organisation.

4. Choose a name for your

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organisation.
▪▪ Tell students to discuss and
decide on a name for their
organisation.

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Design a logo

5. Design a logo for your organisation.

• Use the name of your organisation in the logo,

plus any symbols and icons to make it attractive
and interesting.
• The logo should reflect the objectives of the
organisation. HELPING
• If possible, use a computer. If not, use paper and
coloured pens to design your logo. HANDS

Plan a presentation

6. Plan how to present your organisation to the class.

One person could talk about it, or all the group
members could speak. Decide what you’re going to say
to the class. Include:

• Why you chose this area for your organisation.

• What your organisation is called, and why you
chose this name.
• Who the organisation helps, and how.
• How people can join the organisation, get
involved, or find out more information.

Present your organisation

7. Each group presents their organisation to the class.

Talk about your organisation, give all the information
you can and show the class your logo.

8. After each presentation, the class can ask questions

about the organisations.
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9. After all the presentations are finished, decide which

is the best youth organisation. Have a class vote.
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Design a logo Present your organisation

5. Design a logo for your 7. Each group presents their
organisation. organisation to the class. Talk
▪▪ Tell students to look at the logos about your organisation, give all
in the magazines they have the information you can and show
brought in. Ask: How is the name the class your logo.
of the organisation shown? Why ▪▪ Have the students present their
is it effective? What ideas do you organisations to the class.
have for your logo?
▪▪ Tell students to make notes and
8. After each presentation, the
class can ask questions about the
sketches of their logo. They
organisations.
should do a draft before making
the final logo. If you have access ▪▪ Tell the students they should
to computers, allow students listen and think of a question
to design the logo using the they want to ask.
computer.
9. After all the presentations are
finished, decide which is the best
Plan a presentation youth organisation. Have a class
6. Plan how to present your vote.
organisation to the class. One ▪▪ Ask the students to choose their
person could talk about it, or all favourite youth organisation. Ask
the group members could speak. them to give reasons why.
Decide what you’re going to say to
the class. Include:
▪▪ If you have an example
presentation, talk through how
it was prepared and planned.
For example, show that it is
divided into logical sections,
starting with the overview, then
the detail, then actions for
the future. You can also show
that you have notes so you can
remember what to say.
▪▪ Tell the students to answer the
questions in exercise 6.
▪▪ Set a time limit and monitor and
help as needed. Allow students
time to do a rehearsal of their
presentation. They can do this
for another group to save you
time.

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 Self-assessment

1. Assessment of your English language skills

▪ Look back over the module. What have you learned? Tick (✓) the appropriate box.

I can do I need to
I can do
SKILL STATEMENT this with work on
this
help this

A. I can read a description of two different urban tribes.

B. I can read an article about people who have made a big

READING
difference in their communities.

C. I can read a text about the origin of the Scouting

movement.

A. I can write a description of a sport that I like.

WRITING B. I can write a description of my look and style.

C. I can plan an ideal camping trip and write a description

of the activities you can do there.

A. I can give advice to teenagers about their problems.

SPEAKING B. I can tell a story set in the past using photos as a guide.

C. I can describe my abilities now and when I was younger.

A. I can understand teenagers talking about their hobbies

and interests.

B. I can understand a dialogue between a teenager

LISTENING
preparing for a camping trip and her mother.

C. I can understand an interview with an author about heroes

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Self-assessment

Remind students that the self-

assessment is an important part of the
learning process. Go through the charts
with the students. Tell them the self-
assessment focuses on three aspects:
their English skills, study skills and
working together on the presentation.
Give them time to read the assessment
and complete it individually. Tell
them that this activity is not going to
be assessed, but remind them of its
importance.

1. Assessment of your English

language skills
▪▪ Look back over the module.
What have you learned? Tick (✓)
the appropriate box.
Ask students to read through
each section of the four skills.
Tell them they are going to assess
their progress using three can
do descriptors: I can do this, I
can do this with help and I need
to work on this. Remind them
that the statements are based
on the specific skills students
should have developed during
this module. Ask students to be
honest with their answers. Also
ask them to say how they know
this, for example, for Listening
A, they could say I understood
the listening text in Lesson 1
exercises 3 and 4.

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Module 1

2. Assessment of your English study skills

▪ Study skills help you improve in any school subject. Say how often you use these
study skills.

STUDY SKILLS ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER

1. Relate new material to what I

already know.

2. Organise my thoughts and

ideas before starting an
activity.

3. Use new vocabulary learnt

when I express my ideas.

4. Review my notes and texts

after I write them.

5. Speak English in class.

3. Assessment of Let's work together

▪ First individually, and then with your group, assess your performance in the project
work. Write at least three comments for each aspect.

What I/we can do

What went well What didn’t work
better next time

Me

My
group

4. Assessment of Module 1
▪ Look back over the module then complete the sentences.
1. My favourite activity was …
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2. The most useful words or expressions were …

3. I enjoyed learning about …
4. I need to practise …
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Self-assessment

2. Assessment of your English study 4. Assessment of Module 1

skills ▪▪ Look back over the module then
▪▪ Study skills help you improve complete the sentences.
in any school subject. Say how The aim of this section is to
often you use these study skills. give students the chance to
Tell the students they are going review and reflect on what
to assess their use of the learning they have learnt in the module.
strategies they have practised Give the students time to look
throughout the module according back through the module and
to how often they use them: complete their sentences. Then
always, sometimes or never. put them in small groups to
Then ask them to think about share the information. Ask some
the strategies they can use to students to read their sentences
improve their English study skills. aloud.
You can elicit these and add them
to a mind map on the board that
the students then copy into their
notebooks. For example: I make
notes before I write to structure
my written work.
3. Assessment of Let’s work together
▪▪ First individually, and then
with your group, assess your
performance in the project
work. Write at least three
comments for each aspect.
This section focuses on students’
ability to work with others on
a task in their project work.
Use guiding questions such as:
How often did you help other
students with their work?
Did you always listen to your
classmates’ opinions when you
were all discussing the project?
Did you peer-assess your work as
you progressed?
After students have completed
their self-assessment, suggest
they work with their project
team and repeat the activity
to highlight the achievements
of the team and identify areas
to improve. Make sure that the
students make constructive
comments and focus on ways to
improve rather than what didn’t
go well.
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Moneymakes
makesthe
the
Module
Module

world
worldgo
goround
round

In this
In this
module
module
youyou
willwill
… …

▪ discuss
▪ discuss
howhow
people
people
spend
spend
money
money
andand
prioritise
prioritise
their
their
spending,
spending,
in in
Unit
Unit
1 What
1 What
we we
spend
spend

▪ read
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andand
talktalk
about
about
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work,
howhow
products
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made
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andand
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them,
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Unit
Unit
2 How
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world
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▪ talk
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about
about
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power
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of the
of the
consumer,
consumer,
andand
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things
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make
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a difference,
a difference,
in in
Unit
Unit
3 Ready
3 Ready
to change
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Money makes the world go round 2

Module Overview
In this module, students will explore
the topic of money and consumerism.
They will learn about spending habits,
methods of manufacturing commerical
goods, and how our shopping habits can
make a difference in the world. Topics
in the module include advertising,
Fairtrade, employment conditions, the
production process and opting for a
simpler lifestyle. Introduce the module
to students by telling them the name
of Module 2: Money makes the world
go round. Also, tell them this is the
second module in the English, please!
series. This is a good time to remind
students that they cannot write in the
books. They should write in their own
notebooks.

In this module you will …

Begin by reading through the unit
descriptions with students. If necessary,
use L1 to help students understand what
the module is about and what students
will be doing. You could ask one or two
questions to develop students’ interest
and to see how many words they already
know in English for the different topics,
for example, you could ask questions
like How often do you go shopping?
What kinds of things do you like to buy?
Do you know where (and how) your
clothes were made?

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You will also ...

▪ listen to a shop ▪ read about how

owner talking the government

Rea
n
about Fairtrade of a country

Liste
▪ listen to adverts spends its money

d
about products ▪ read about the
▪ listen to people production line of
describing their a product
jobs ▪ read about
being an ethical
consumer

▪ write a report
on how your
classmates spend ▪ interview your
money classmates about

S pe a k
Write

▪ write an advert their spending

for a product habits
▪ write an advert ▪ describe an
for a job in a advert on TV
responsible ▪ role play a
company dialogue in a
market

Let's work together

Make an advertising brochure for a product

For the project in this module, you will become advertisers. You will plan a
product, and create a brochure for it. You will:

▪ plan how your product is made

▪ decide who a typical customer will be
▪ think of how to make your product better than similar products
▪ present it to the class

To start the project, think of some successful products that you know. Why do
people like them? What sort of people buy them? What do you know about the
company's advertising strategy?
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Money makes the world go round 2

You will also…
Draw students’ attention to the visual
detailing language skills. You can
go through this fairly quickly, just
reading aloud the skills-based work
that students will be doing, or allowing
students to read it for themselves.

Let’s work together

Project: Make an advertising
brochure for a product
This section introduces students to the
topic of the project they will do at the
end of the module. It explains useful
skills needed to work on a project
successfully as part of a team. It also
points out the importance of learning
how to assess their own work and
progress in the Self-assessment section
at the very end of the module.

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1. Read the definition of shopaholic in the box. Are the people below
shopaholics? How about you? Discuss with a partner.

A shopaholic is a person who is addicted to shopping.

Other similar words: workaholic, alcoholic, chocaholic.

Christie: ‘I buy new clothes every week.’

Sam: ‘I always save some money in case of an emergency.’
Lucia: ‘I only buy what I need.’
Taylor: ‘I work hard so I can buy lots of things at the end of the month.’
Oscar: ‘When my parents give me money, I always spend it immediately.’

2. Look at the numbers in the boxes. Then in pairs, say the numbers below out loud.

100 2,000 35,000

One hundred Two thousand Thirty-five thousand

6,000,000 13,000,000,000
six million thirteen billion

a. 273 e. 129,000
b. 909 f. 999,999
c. 4,780 g. 45,000,000
d. 64,900 h. 72,000,000,000
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3. Listen and repeat the numbers in Exercise 2.

4. Work in groups of three or four. Follow the instructions to play a game with big numbers.

▪ Write 20 big numbers on a piece of paper.

▪ One student says one of the numbers (without pointing to it).
▪ The first student to find the number wins a point.
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Lesson 1 1
MODULE 2 UNIT 1 OVERVIEW
Lesson Topic Language Focus Output
Lesson 1 Shopping, individual • Using more and less • Speaking: prioritising and giving reasons
spending, government • Writing: expressing opinions on spending
spending
Lesson 2 Consumerism, the • Imperatives, affirmative • Speaking: carrying out a survey
creation of trends and negative • Writing: using charts to display information,
writing a report
Lesson 3 Advertising • Using will and won’t to • Speaking: analysing advertisements, giving a
make predictions presentation
• Writing: creating an advertisement

UNIT THEME ▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs and 3. Listen and repeat the numbers in
decide which of the five people exercise 2.
In Unit 1 there are three lessons on
are shopaholics. ▪▪ Play audio Track 15. Have
the theme of ‘the consumer society’.
By the end of the unit, students will
▪▪ Discuss answers as a whole class. students listen first while they
be more aware of the pressure to read the numbers in exercise 2.
consume from businesses and society Answers Then, play the audio a second
as a whole. They will discuss their own time and ask students to listen
Christie and Oscar are shopaholics.
and global attitudes to spending money and repeat.
using more and less and will explore
2. Look at the numbers in the boxes. 4. Work in groups of three or four.
the techniques the fashion industry
Then in pairs, say the numbers Follow the instructions to play a
uses to persuade people to buy new
below out loud. game with big numbers.
clothes. They will survey and report
on their classmates´ spending habits. ▪▪ The goal of this activity is to give ▪▪ This activity helps students
Finally, they will learn about the students practice in saying large to recognise big numbers and
advertising industry, make predictions numbers. Ask students to work to produce them quickly and
using will and won’t, and create their in pairs. They should take turns fluently.
own advertisement. saying the numbers. Circulate ▪▪ Before the class, write 20 big
and monitor their progress. numbers (hundreds, thousands,
▪▪ Check answers as a class. millions) on a sheet of paper.
LESSON OVERVIEW
Make a copy for each group.
In this lesson, students will learn about ▪▪ Ask students to work in groups
spending money. They will talk about Answers of three or four. Students will
how individuals spend money, and they a Two hundred and seventy-three take turns reading one of the
will practise the use of numbers. They b Nine hundred and nine numbers. Other students will
will also learn about how governments search for the number. The
c Four thousand seven hundred and
spend money. They will think about how student who finds the number
eighty
their own government should spend its first wins a point.
money. d Sixty-four thousand nine hundred
▪▪ At the end, review all 20
e One hundred and twenty-nine numbers as a class.
Speak thousand
f Nine hundred and ninety-nine Extra activity
Get ready! thousand nine hundred and ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs.
ninety-nine Give each pair the name of a
1. Read the definition of shopaholic g Forty-five million country. For each country, pairs
in the box. Are the people below must find the following:
h Seventy-two billion
shopaholics? How about you? a)  the population
Discuss with a partner. b)  the area
▪▪ Give students time to read the ▪▪ Students can do this in class or
definition of a shopaholic. Ask for homework.
students if they know anyone ▪▪ Pairs take turns reporting their
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▪▪ Draw students’ attention to key
vocabulary in the list of people:
emergency, immediately.

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Focus on Vocabulary

5. Can you name all of these products? Match the names of the products with the pictures.

cap – face cream – memory stick – keyboard – mobile phone – headphones –

tablet – mouse – jeans – T-shirt – soap – deodorant

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

6. Put the products in exercise 5 in the correct category.

Skin and body care Technological items Clothing
cap

Listen
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7. Listen to the descriptions. Which products from exercise 5 do the speakers describe?
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Focus on Vocabulary products within the last six
4. Small, compact and light - this is a
months. They should write the
great alternative to a computer. It’s
name of a student next to each
5. Can you name all of these perfect for watching movies when
product. They should try to find a you’re travelling.
products? Match the names of the
different name for each product. 5. This casual piece of clothing is great
product with the pictures.
▪▪ At the end, come together as a to wear during hot weekends at
▪▪ As a class, read the list of class. Find out who has bought home, on the beach, or when playing
products in the box. sport. It is 100% cotton.
each product. Ask the buyer how
▪▪ Ask students to work in groups of much the item cost (this is further 6. Stay in contact with family, text
three or four. They will match each friends, surf the web or listen to
practice in saying numbers).
picture with the correct word. music. You can do all this and more.
7. This connects to your desktop or
▪▪ Review as a class; check any Extra activity laptop computer with Bluetooth. The
pronunciation difficulties. ▪▪ You can use this vocabulary as new design supports your hands as
a springboard to meaningful you work. It’s perfect for writing long
discussion. Bring pictures of all the documents and emails.
Answers
words studied so far in the lesson. 8. Take your documents, photos or
1 mobile phone 7 T-shirt music with you wherever you go. Just
2 headphones 8 cap
▪▪ Using a video beam, project
connect it to your computer. 2, 4, 8
the images and make students gigabytes or more – you decide.
3 soap 9 mouse pronounce each word. Then, 9. Do you want to look great around
4 deodorant 10 face cream ask some questions in order to town? We have the most fashionable
5 keyboard 11 memory stick contextualise the vocabulary. Some classic and modern styles for men and
6 jeans 12 tablet questions could be: women. Available in blue and black.
a) How many pairs of shoes do you
own? Which is your favourite?
6. Put the products in exercise 5 in b) Do you have a cap? What is on
the correct category. Answers
your cap? 1 deodorant 6 mobile phone
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to
categorise the items. Listen 2 headphones 7 keyboard
▪▪ When they finish, draw the table 3 face cream 8 memory stick
on the board and check answers 7. Listen to the descriptions. Which 4 tablet 9 jeans
as a class. products from exercise 5 do the 5 T-shirt
▪▪ Ask students to supply more words speakers describe?
related to skin and body care, ▪▪ In this exercise, students will
technological items and clothing. listen to advertisements for some 8. Listen again and make notes
of the products on this page. about the products. Then in pairs,
First, review the vocabulary with describe the products using your
Answers
the class. notes.
Skin and Technological ▪▪
body care items
Clothing Play audio Track 16. Play the ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs.
audio first without pausing. Play audio Track 16 again.
soap mobile phone cap
Ask students to write down the Students will write down
deodorant headphones jeans products they hear. key information from the
face cream keyboard T-shirt
▪▪ Play the audio again, pausing advertisements. Ask them to
mouse after each item. Ask students share information to create a full
memory stick what is being advertised. They description of each product.
tablet will need to use the context to ▪▪ Check as a class; play the audio
guess what each product is. again to confirm accuracy of
information.
Extra activity Audio script 16
▪▪ You can use this vocabulary in an 1. If you do a lot of sport, this will
interactive activity. Before the keep you smelling nice and fresh
class, write the list of products all day long. Perfect for those hot
on a piece of paper, with space summer days.
to write a student’s name next 2. Are you a music lover? Buy this hi-tech
to each product. Make a copy for pair and enjoy your favourite music
wherever you want. Available in
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white, blue, red and silver.
▪▪ Give students the list. Ask 3. Does your skin feel tired and dry? Use
them to walk around the class. this at night and in the morning, and
They need to find a classmate you’ll feel great.
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9. Look at the pictures. What do you think your country spends most money on? Put the
pictures in order from 1–4.

Defence Education Health Drinking water

10. Read the text. Which of the things in exercise 9 does it mention?

HOW YOUR gOvERnMEnT SPEnDS YOUR MOnEY

One of the most important jobs of a government is to decide how to spend money. Most
nations spend billions of dollars each year on an enormous variety of things: education,
health, transport, research, foreign aid and much more.
Politicians rarely agree about the best way to spend money. Some think that the most
important thing is to have excellent public services, such as schools and hospitals. Other
people think that rich countries should spend more money on helping poorer countries so
that they can give their citizens basic services like clean drinking water. Others think that
people should pay less tax. This means that people can keep more of the money that they
earn, but the government then has less money to spend, and public services are usually
more expensive.
Some countries are very lucky, and have natural resources like oil that they can sell. This
gives them lots of money to spend and it means that their citizens don’t need to pay so
much tax. Other countries suffer from natural disasters like floods and hurricanes, and need
to spend a lot to protect their citizens.
glossary

▪ spend money: gastar dinero

▪ research: investigación
Focus on Language ▪ foreign aid: ayuda al extranjero
▪ tax: impuestos
▪ citizens: ciudadanos
11. Complete the sentences from the text. ▪ oil: petróleo
▪ floods: inundaciones
a. Rich countries should spend money on
helping poorer countries.
b. Others think that people should pay tax.

12. Complete the sentences with more or less and the nouns in the box.

cars – time – energy – pollution

Example: I’ve got more people in my family than my best friend has. He’s an only child.
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a. I’ve got to spend with my friends at the moment because I’m studying for exams.
b. There are on the roads now. The traffic is really bad.
c. I go running in the morning because I’ve got then.
d. There’s in my city now. The air feels cleaner.

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Read 10. Read the text. Which of the things
in exercise 9 does it mention?
9. Look at the pictures. What do you ▪▪ Have students read the text
think your country spends most individually and silently. Check
money on? Put the pictures in answers as a class.
order from 1–4.
▪▪ Tell students that, just as they Answers
have personal spending priorities, Education, health, drinking water
countries and governments need
to make decisions about how
they will spend their money.
▪▪ Have students look at the Focus on Language
pictures in pairs. Ask them to
discuss which item they think 11. Complete the sentences from the
their country spends the most on, text.
which it spends the second most ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to
on, and so on. complete the sentences.
▪▪ Discuss answers as a class. ▪▪ Check answers as a class.
Extra activity
Answers
▪▪ Have students predict which
countries spend the most on a more
defence, education, health and b less
drinking water.
▪▪ Ask students to research this
information and to share their 12. Complete the sentences with more
findings; they should have real or less and the nouns in the box.
statistics/facts/data about the ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to
countries that spend most money complete the sentences.
on these items. ▪▪ Check answers as a class.
Glossary
Answers
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the
glossary. Explain that it has words a less time
they may not know in English. b more cars
▪▪ Students can copy the words c more energy
and the L1 translation into their d less pollution
notebooks, or if they have them,
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Speak

13. Discuss in pairs. Imagine you are in these situations. Use the language in the box below to
help you.

a. You are on a sinking ship. You need to leave it immediately and get into a life raft. You can
take five items. What are they?
b. A hurricane is on its way to your town or city. What five things do you take with you?
c. Look at the items in exercise 5. Were any of them on your two lists? Explain why or why not.

Useful expressions

Prioritising and giving reasons

▪ I think we should take …, because it’s useful for …
▪ We need … to …
▪ If we have …, we can …
▪ … is more important/useful than …
▪ … isn’t useful because …

Write

14. Look at the items below. Write about what you think your country should spend its money on.
a. Number each item from 1 (most important) to 8 (least important). Add more items if you
can think of them.
b. Explain why you think your top three items are more important.
c. Explain why your bottom three items are less important.

▪ defence
▪ health
▪ education
▪ research
▪ foreign aid
▪ the environment Useful expressions
▪ social protection
▪ transport Giving your opinion
▪ In my opinion, …
▪ I think that …
▪ I believe that …
▪ I feel that …
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Lesson 1 1
Speak Write

13. Discuss in pairs. Imagine you are in 14. Look at the items below. Write
these situations. Use the language about what you think your country
in the box below to help you. should spend its money on.
▪▪ The aim of this exercise is to ▪▪ The objective of this activity is
have students prioritise items and to have students think critically.
distinguish between needs and First, ask students to think about
wants. Focus students’ attention some of the main problems in
on the Useful expressions box. their own country. Make a list
Write some examples on the on the board. Then, ask them to
board. Elicit some other answers work individually to number the
from the class. items from 1 to 8.
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to ▪▪ Focus students’ attention on
discuss the situations. Once they the Useful expressions box. Ask
have compiled their lists, ask students to share and discuss
each pair to join another pair. their answers in groups of three
They should share their lists of or four.
priorities and give reasons for ▪▪ They should write their answers
their choices. individually. You can have them
▪▪ Have them look back at the draw a mind map, or do one as a
items in exercise 5 and ask if class on the board and brainstorm
any of them were on their list; ideas for the class.
they should explain why or why ▪▪ They should use the following
not. Have them think about the structure as a model:
usefulness of the items and then One of the biggest problems in
ask if they are wants or needs. my country is . So I think
▪▪ As a closing activity you can have that the government should
students draw up two lists, one spend money on .
of needs and one of wants. ▪▪ Ask students to work in small
groups and compare their ideas.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Match the adjectives to the definitions. Then describe the clothes in the
pictures.

smart – baggy – cool – fashionable – sporty – tight – casual – formal – sensible

a. informal clothes that you can wear at home

b. clothes that are popular in your country at the moment
c. clothes that people often wear in an office or at school
d. clothes that you wear to do exercise
e. clothes for special occasions
f. clothes that are really big for you
g. clothes that are practical
h. clothes that fit closely
i. clothes that you and your friends like

1 2 3

2. Complete the sentences with an adjective from exercise 1.

a. My best friend bought a suit for his prom.
b. I usually wear clothes when I’m relaxing at home.
c. I run a lot, and prefer wearing clothes.
d. These jeans are really . I need a bigger pair.
e. Those white shoes look great but they aren’t for going to the park!
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f. My mum works with politicians, so she has to wear clothes at work.

3. Talk to a partner about the clothes in your closet. Describe them using the adjectives in
exercise 1. When do you wear them?

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Lesson 2 2
LESSON OVERVIEW 2. Complete the sentences with an Extra activity
In this lesson, the topic is consumerism
adjective from exercise 1. ▪▪ Ask students to bring to the
and students will reflect on their ▪▪ Ask students to complete the next class a few photographs
spending habits. They will read exercise in pairs. Check answers of themselves in different
about the ‘fashion trap’, and explore as a class. situations, e.g. at a party, at
techniques used by clothing companies school, at a sports match, at
to create fashion trends. By the end of a religious ceremony. Students
Answers
the lesson, students will have carried will work in groups to talk about
a formal / smart where they were, what they
out a survey to find out what spending
b casual were doing, and why they chose
habits teenagers have and will have
presented the results of their survey to c sporty the clothes they wore.
the class. d tight
Extra activity
e sensible
Focus on Vocabulary ▪▪ Ask students to bring to the next
f smart class a few pictures of famous
people. Working in groups, they
Get ready! will talk about what each person
3. Talk to a partner about your is wearing and whether or not
1. Match the adjectives to the clothes in your closet. Describe
they like the clothes in the
definitions. Then describe the them using the adjectives in
photos.
clothes in the pictures. exercise 1. When do you wear
▪▪ Review the words in the box. them?
Check pronunciation. ▪▪ Working individually, students
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs write five questions to ask
to match each adjective to a a partner about clothing.
definition. Examples: ‘How many shoes
▪▪ Check as a class. Look at the do you own?’ or ‘Are there any
photos. Ask students which words formal clothes in your closet?’
they would use to describe how ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs.
each person is dressed. They will take turns asking each
other their questions.
Answers ▪▪ Share information as a class.
Each student will share
a casual
something about his or her
b fashionable partner’s closet. Help with
c smart vocabulary where needed.
d sporty
e formal
f baggy
g sensible
h tight
i cool / students’ own answers

Suggested answers:
Picture 1: sporty
Picture 2: smart / formal / sensible
Picture 3: baggy / casual
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Read

4. Read the first part of the article below. What is the Fashion Trap?

THE FASHION TRAP

Fashion is an industry that is changing all the time. What is ‘in’ now might
be ‘out’ in a week’s time. You can wear quality clothes for a long time,
but clothes companies don’t want this. They want you to regularly buy
new clothes, and that’s why they invent fashion trends. These are new
styles that appear throughout the year and make you feel the need to buy
new clothes.

5. Now read the rest of the article. Match a heading to each paragraph.
a. Don’t buy clothes which advertise themselves c. Follow your instincts
b. Be yourself d. Choose classic brands

AVOIDING THE FASHION TRAP

1.
Don’t buy clothes from new brands. These clothes don’t stay in fashion for long, so you will soon
need to buy some more new clothes from newer brands. If brands are important to you, buy clothes
by designers who are popular and well known. These don’t go out of fashion so quickly.

2.
When choosing your clothes, avoid items which have big printed words which
advertise the company. If the company goes out of fashion, you will feel under
pressure to stop wearing them, even if they are in good condition.

3.
Don’t buy clothes just because everybody is wearing them. Instead, buy clothes
that you really like. This can help you save a lot of money. Buy what you really
need and concentrate on clothes that fit you and make you feel comfortable.

4.
Don’t get clothes because you think they will make you look more interesting and attractive. Clothes
don’t define who you are. What really matters is what kind of person you are, so be authentic!

6. In pairs, discuss the tips in the article. Which do you think is the most useful tip and why?

Glossary

▪ trap: trampa ▪ fashion trends: tendencias de moda

▪ be ‘in’: estar a la moda ▪ brands: marcas
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be ‘out’: ser anticuado avoid: evitar

▪ constantly: constantemente ▪ fit (verb): quedar bien
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Read 5. Now read the rest of the Extra activity
article. Match a heading to each ▪▪ Ask students to bring in a photo
paragraph. of an item of clothing they
Glossary
▪▪ Tell students they will read the own which shows how they did
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the rest of the text, ‘Avoiding the not follow the advice given.
glossary. Explain that it has words This could be a T-shirt with a
Fashion Trap’. First, preview
they may not know in English. designer’s name, something that
the vocabulary in the headings:
▪▪ Students can copy the words advertise, instincts, classic was trendy for a short time, etc.
and the L1 translation into their brands. Students can share their stories
notebooks, or, if they have them,
▪▪ Then, working in pairs, students with the class.
their vocabulary books.
will identify the main ideas in
4. Read the first part of the article the text. Tell students to match
below. What is the Fashion Trap? the headings with the different
paragraphs of the text and
▪▪ TEACHING TIP: Always give
label them according to the
students a reason for reading a
information they contain.
text. In this case, the question
‘What is the Fashion Trap?’ is ▪▪ Monitor students’ work
the reason students should read closely and provide help with
the text — they need to find the comprehension when needed.
answer to this question.
▪▪ Before students read the article, Answers
write the title on the board: ‘The 1 d
Fashion Trap’. Ask students what 2 a
they understand by the word
3 c
‘trap’. Ask them what they think
the text will be about. 4 b
▪▪ Have students read the text
individually and silently.
6. In pairs, discuss the tips in the
Once they have finished, ask
article. Which do you think is the
them about the answer to the
most useful tip and why?
question: ‘What is the Fashion
Trap?’ Students should come ▪▪ Assign each student to a different
up with the idea that clothing partner (i.e. not the same
companies always invent new partner as in exercise 5). Ask
trends so that people will keep pairs to rank the four items from
buying clothes that they don’t most to least useful. Share ideas
need. as a class.

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Focus on Language

7. Complete the sentences from the article.

a. clothes from new brands.
b. items which have big printed words.
c. clothes that you really like.
d. clothes because you think they will make you look more interesting.
e. authentic.

8. Choose the correct words to complete the rules.

▪ Imperative sentences don’t have a subject / a verb.

▪ We use the infinitive / -ing form to make an imperative.
▪ We use no / Don’t in negative imperatives.

9. Write affirmative and negative imperatives using the verbs in the box.

use – think – put – say – buy – touch

a. the plate. It’s really hot.

b. your mobile phones in class.
c. before you buy new clothes. Do you really need them?
d. Look, here’s a present from Grandma. ‘thank you’ to her!
e. your card into the machine, please.
f. the first pair of jeans that you see.

Listen
17
10. Listen to the conversation. Why does Mark ask Leanne
her opinion on the sunglasses?
17
11. Listen again and complete the sentences.
a. Mark bought his sunglasses at the .
b. Tom’s sunglasses cost over .
c. Tom says that the material is better .
d. At first, Leanne says that ’s sunglasses
came from the market.
e. Tom bought some expensive last week.
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12. Discuss in pairs. Are you more like Mark or Tom? Explain why.

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Focus on Language ▪▪ Model an example: ‘Don’t wear
Tom: Well, I don’t believe you. I know
jeans to church’ and see what
they’re Dolce & Gabbana, and that’s
else they come up with.
7. Complete the sentences from the what matters.
article. Mark: Tom, if that makes you happy…
Listen that’s fine by us!
▪▪ Model the first sentence with the
class. Ask students to work in 10. Listen to the conversation. Why
pairs to complete the exercise. does Mark ask Leanne her opinion
▪▪ Review as a class; check any on the sunglasses?
Answers
pronunciation difficulties. ▪▪ In this exercise, students will
Suggested answer: Tom’s sunglasses
listen to a dialogue about
are an expensive brand that cost him
Answers designer sunglasses. First,
$200, whereas Mark’s sunglasses look
a Don’t buy d Don’t get introduce the topic by asking
the same but were much cheaper
students the following questions:
b Avoid e Be from the market. Mark wants Leanne
a) Do you wear sunglasses?
c Buy to guess which sunglasses are the
b) Do you own designer sunglasses?
expensive ones to make fun of Tom.
If you do, why did you choose
8. Choose the correct words to them? If you don’t, where did
complete the rules. you buy your sunglasses? 11. Listen again and complete the
c) Do you think designer sentences.
▪▪ Carry out this exercise as a class. sunglasses are better than
Review the imperative with ▪▪ Play audio Track 17 again. Ask
cheap sunglasses?
students: why it is used, and how students to work in pairs to
▪▪ Play audio Track 17. Play the
complete the sentences. Play a
it is formed. Ensure all students audio without pausing. Ask
understand how to use the target second time to allow students to
students why Mark asks Leanne
language. fill in any gaps they missed.
her opinion.
▪▪ Review as a class and play again.
Answers Audio script 17
Imperative sentences don’t have a Mark: Hi Tom. I like your sunglasses. Answers
subject. Tom: Thanks. a market d Tom
We use the infinitive form to make Mark: Look, they’re the same as mine! b $200 e jeans
Tom: Oh, are yours Dolce & Gabbana too?
an imperative. c quality
Mark: Dolce & Gabbana? No! I bought
We use Don’t in negative imperatives. them at the market.
Tom: What?? Then no, they aren’t the
same!! These cost over $200! 12. Discuss in pairs. Are you more like
9. Write affirmative and negative Mark: Really? But they look just the same Mark or Tom? Explain why.
imperatives using the verbs in the as mine! ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to
box. Tom: No! Yours are totally different from explain their own perspective.
mine!
▪▪ Ask students to carry out this Mark: What’s so different about them?
exercise in pairs. Monitor carefully, They’re the same shape, they’re
Extra activity
watching for common mistakes the same style, they’re stylish and ▪▪ Prepare pieces of paper before
such as the use of a subject. fashionable … the class. On half of them, write
▪▪ Review answers with the class. Tom: No. The shape is different. The ‘Mark’. On the other half, write
material is better quality. Everything is ‘Tom’. Carry out a whole-class
different! discussion, with students arguing
Answers Mark: Let’s ask someone else what they
either for Mark’s opinion or for
a Don’t touch d Say think. Hey, Leanne.
Leanne: Hi Mark. Oh, hi Tom! You guys are Tom’s, depending on which name
b Don’t use e Put they have been given. Encourage
wearing the same sunglasses! How funny.
c Think f Don’t buy Mark: Hahaha. Now, can you guess which students to provide examples and
ones cost $200 and which ones came other evidence to support their
from the market? argument.
Extra activity Leanne: Mmm … I think … Tom — yours ▪▪ Monitor for language and provide
came from the market!
▪▪ Working in groups of three or Tom: What??
help where necessary, but don’t
four, students make a list of Leanne: Only kidding. Yours are the interrupt the flow of discussion
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advice or instructions they have expensive ones. But I only know that with too many corrections. You
been given by parents or other because last week you told me that you could draw attention to common
caregivers about clothing. They spent $300 on a pair of jeans. You like errors at the end.
should use both affirmative and expensive things. To me, both your pairs
negative imperatives. of sunglasses look the same.

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Speak

13. In groups, discuss the following questions:

a. What do you like to spend your money on?
b. What should teenagers spend money on?

14. Find out what your friends usually spend money on. Choose two questions from the list. Ask ten
students the questions and make a note of their answers.

▪ Do you get pocket money? How much do you get every week?
▪ What do you spend your money on?
▪ Do you save any money? How much?
▪ What do you buy with your savings?
▪ Do you usually get money as a present for your birthday or on other occasions? How much?
▪ Are you saving for something right now? What?
▪ What would you most like to buy?

Write

15. Collect, count and categorise the answers to the questions you asked in exercise 14. Present your
statistics in a visual way. You can use different types of charts. Here are some examples:

0 1 2 3 4 5
0 A PIE CHART
A BAR GRAPH
A COLUMN GRAPH

16. Write a report of your results. Then present it to your classmates.

Useful expressions

Reporting statistics
▪ I found out that …
▪ … % of my classmates …
▪ (Over) Half/A quarter/A third of my classmates …
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▪ Almost everyone …
▪ The most interesting thing was …
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Speak Write

13. In groups, discuss the following 15. Collect, count and categorise the
questions. answers. Present your statistics in
▪▪ Ask students to work in groups a visual way. You can use different
of three or four to answer the types of charts. Here are some
questions. Monitor students examples:
closely and ask further questions ▪▪ Review with the class the
to encourage discussion. different ways of presenting
▪▪ Discuss answers as a class if time information in charts and graphs.
permits. ▪▪ Explain to students how they
need to present the information
they found in exercise 14 in a
graph. Suggest that they draw
14. Find out what your friends usually
their graphs on big pieces
spend money on. Choose two
of paper (or a PowerPoint
questions from the list. Ask ten
presentation if you have a
students the questions and make a
projector) to show to their
note of their answers.
classmates.
▪▪ Ask students to go around the
class or school and interview 16. Write a report of your results.
ten of their friends. You can Then present it to your
ask students to do this activity classmates.
outside class time with friends ▪▪ Focus students’ attention on the
who are not in the class. If this Useful expressions box. Write
is the case, encourage students some examples on the board.
to use English when asking the ▪▪ Encourage each student to
questions at first. They can use give a mini-presentation of his
their L1 if the person being or her findings. Monitor and
interviewed does not understand provide feedback on language
the questions in English. skills (grammar, vocabulary,
▪▪ Students need to note the pronunciation) and presentation
results, as these will be used skills (speed, volume, use of
later. gesture and eye contact, level of
confidence, etc.). Share feedback
with individual students.
▪▪ With the whole class, try to draw
conclusions about spending habits
among teenagers.
▪▪ Ask students to keep a copy of
their presentation and report.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Think about products that you see or hear about in Tv or radio adverts. Copy
the table. Then complete the headings with the types of product in the box.

kitchen products – beauty products – hygiene products – electronic products –

clothes – toys – sports equipment – travel products – pet products – food and drink

kitchen
Type of product
products

washing-up
Example computer jeans bread soap
liquid

Type of product

Example guidebook face cream train dog food tennis racket

2. Think of one more example for each type of product. Add them to your table.

Speak

3. Think of an advert that you can remember. Describe it to your partner.

Example: It’s an advert for deodorant that shows a woman running for miles. She doesn’t
sweat because the deodorant is so good. I like this advert because the message
is very clear.

Useful expressions
Describing an advert

deodorant.
It’s an advert for … a mobile phone.
jeans.

a woman running.
It shows …
two people on the beach.

I like this advert it’s interesting.

because … it’s funny.

I don’t like this it’s violent.

advert because … it isn’t true.
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LESSON OVERVIEW Speak
In this lesson, students will learn about
advertising strategies and techniques 3. Think of an advert that you can
used by companies to sell their products remember. Describe it to your
and how advertising influences our partner.
spending habits. By the end of this ▪▪ As a class, talk about one
lesson, students will be able to create current advertisement that is
their own advertisement using the memorable. Ask students what is
techniques and language they have being advertised, and encourage
learned. them to think about why the
advert is memorable.
Focus on Vocabulary ▪▪ Then, ask students to work
in pairs to talk about adverts
Get ready! they can remember. Draw
students’ attention to the Useful
1. Think about products that you expressions box. Monitor and
see or hear about in TV or radio provide further help if necessary.
adverts. Copy the table. Then ▪▪ Ask pairs to report back to the
complete the headings with the class on the adverts they chose.
types of product in the box. Try to elicit some advertising
▪▪ Review the words in the box. strategies used in the adverts to
Check pronunciation. make people buy products.
▪▪ Ask students to complete this
exercise individually. Check
answers as a whole class.

Answers
kitchen products – washing-up liquid
electronic products – computer
clothes – jeans
food and drink – bread
hygiene products – soap
travel products – guidebook
beauty products – face cream
toys – train
pet products – dog food
sports equipment – tennis racket

2. Think of one more example for

each type of product. Add them to
your table.
▪▪ Carry out this exercise in groups
or as a whole class. Use the
board to show correct spelling;
ensure correct pronunciation of
new items.
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Read

4. Read the text. Then think about the adverts that you discussed in exercise 3 and
complete the table.

Product Advert Technique

THE ADVERTISING GAME

Companies use different techniques in their adverts to attract people
to their products. Here are some of the most common strategies.
Celebrities
We all know these adverts – you see a popular singer, sports person or
model using a product, and it makes you want to buy it, so that you can
be just like your favourite celebrity.
Visual stimulation
Companies advertise their products in a creative way. They use strong
colours to catch your eye, because they attract us to the product and
they look good.
Emotional attraction
A lot of adverts promote their products by using music, images and
stories that touch your emotions – love, friendship, nostalgia, etc. This is a very
powerful way to attract you to their product.
Humour
This is a very common and successful way to advertise a product. People enjoy
laughing, and they like to watch adverts again and again if they are funny. Soon, you
associate this pleasant feeling with a product.
Special offers Glossary
Companies often make you believe that you are getting ▪ celebrities: famosos/as
something for free if you buy their products. Be careful – this ▪ strategies: estrategias
is usually not true! ▪ catch your eye: llamar la atención
▪ promote: promocionar
▪ pleasant: agradable
▪ special offer: oferta
5. Answer the questions. Then discuss your answers with a ▪ for free: gratis
partner.

a. Which of the techniques in the text do you think

is the most effective? Why?
b. Which of these techniques do you find annoying or
ineffective? Why?
c. Which celebrities are advertising products on TV
at the moment? What do you think of the adverts?
d. Can you think of any adverts that make you feel
emotional? What emotion do you feel? What products are
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e. Look at the pictures. What do they show? What techniques
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Think of some examples.
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Read 5. Answer the questions. Then
discuss your answers with a
partner.
Glossary
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the discuss the questions. Monitor
glossary. Explain that it has words
students’ work closely and
they may not know in English.
provide help with vocabulary
▪▪ Students can copy the words when needed.
and the L1 translation into their
▪▪ Have pairs report back to
notebooks, or if they have them,
the class. Provide help with
their vocabulary books.
vocabulary and pronunciation.
4. Read the text. Then think about Encourage students to share their
the adverts that you discussed in ideas.
exercise 3 and complete the table.
Extra activity
▪▪ Explain to the students they
will need to look back at the ▪▪ Give each student ONE of the
products they discussed in five techniques listed in the
exercise 3 and write them in the reading. Students should do some
chart before they read. independent research and find
an example of an ad — ideally
▪▪ Tell students to read the text
in English — that makes use of
individually. Then, tell them to
this technique. Students bring
remember the adverts they saw
in a picture or video of their ad;
for the products in the chart and
they then discuss with the class
write which of the advertising
which technique is used and how
techniques from the text was used
successful it is.
for each product on their list.
▪▪ Students can compare their
answers with the student they
worked with in exercise 3.

Extra activity
▪▪ Bring in some advertisements
from local newspapers,
magazines or TV commercials
that show each one of the
strategies used. Have students
tell you which strategy goes with
which advert or commercial.

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Listen
18
6. Listen to three adverts. For each one, write:

a. the name of the product b. the type of product

18
7. Listen again and choose the correct options.

Advert 1 Advert 3
a. How much does it cost to call abroad? c. What isn’t true about this product?
1. It’s free for 30 minutes a day. 1. It contains vitamins.
2. 30 pesos per minute. 2. Your dog should eat it every day.
3. It’s free all the time. 3. It contains one type of meat.

Advert 2
b. What can’t you do with this product?
1. Go into the garden.
2. Explore the house.
3. Fall off.

Focus on Language

8. Match the sentence halves from the adverts.

a. Your dog will never think twice about making that call.
b. Your child won’t love you forever!
c. You will fall off.

9. Complete the sentences using will/won’t for predictions.

a. I’m sure that my sister love her

new toy bear.
Useful language
b. I don’t think that my clothes be
fashionable next year. Predicting
c. I think that my dad cook ▪ We often use these phrases with will / won’t
delicious pancakes every morning now that to make predictions about the future:
we’ve got a new oven. ▪ I think that / I don’t think that …
d. My dog eat any other food now ▪ I’m sure that …
that she has DoggyFood every day! ▪ I doubt that …
e. I get 3 hours of free calls every day! I’m Example:
sure that I use them all. I doubt that it will rain tomorrow.
I’m sure that you won’t find a better offer.
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Listen 7. Listen again and choose the Extra activity
correct options. ▪▪ Ask students to find two or
6. Listen to three adverts. For each ▪▪ Play audio Track 18 again. three videos of television ads
one, write: Working individually, students in English. They could find
a. the name of the product choose the correct answer for the these from an English-language
b. the type of product three questions. They can check television station or from
▪▪ In this exercise, students will in pairs if they wish. YouTube. Ask them to make a
listen to three examples of ▪▪ Review the answers and play the note of the following:
advertising. audio again. • What is being advertised.
▪▪ Play audio Track 18. Play • What technique is used.
the audio without pausing. Answers • How will/won’t is used in
Students complete the exercise these adverts.
a 1
individually. • What they think about the
b 3 advert, i.e. is it effective or
▪▪ Check as a class and play again.
not?
c 3
▪▪ Students will report back to the
Audio script 18 class in the next lesson.
1. You know that feeling when you Focus on Language
want to make an important call, Extra activity
but your phone is out of credit? With 8. Match the sentence halves from ▪▪ This activity asks students to
CallsOne, you can call any mobile the adverts.
in Colombia for just $30 pesos per make predictions about their own
minute. And what’s more, we will ▪▪ Carry out this exercise as a lives using will and won’t using
give you 30 minutes every day to class. Review the use of will/ the Useful language. First, ask
make international calls for free! won’t with students: why these students to copy the following
Register your mobile with CallsOne forms are used, and how they are table into their notebooks:
by calling 018000000 now, or through formed. Point out that the verb
our website: www.callsone.com. will does not take –s in the he/ Next In five In ten
CallsOne. You will never think twice she/it forms. Ensure all students year years years
about making that call!
understand how to use the target I think that …
2. Make your child’s dreams come true
language.
with MyBabyBike! We believe that if I don’t think
a child can walk, then he or she can that …
ride a bike! MyBabyBike is perfect for Answers I’m sure that …
the house and in the garden. But don’t a Your dog will love you forever!
worry – your child won’t fall off. My I doubt that …
BabyBike is totally safe – it’s impossible b Your child won’t fall off.
to fall off, thanks to our safety c You will never think twice about ▪▪ Model a few suggested answers
features. MyBabyBike will let your child making that call. with the class. Then, ask students
develop and explore, and it’s great for
using all that energy! MyBabyBike. Let
to complete the table using their
own ideas. Monitor for correct
your child explore the world. 9. Complete the sentences using will/ use of the target language.
3. Your dog is your best friend. He will won’t for predictions.
always support you, and he will always ▪▪ Ask students to work in groups
be by your side. That is why you have ▪▪ Ask students to carry out this of three or four to discuss their
to be his best friend too! And that exercise in pairs. Monitor ideas.
means giving him DoggyFood every carefully, watching for common
day! DoggyFood is a delicious mixture mistakes.
of turkey, chicken and pork, with extra ▪▪ Review answers and go through
vitamins that strengthen your dog’s the Useful language box with the
bones and teeth. DoggyFood. Your dog
class.
will love you forever!

Answers
Answers a will
1 a CallsOne b will
b  mobile phone network
c will
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2 a MyBabyBike
d won’t
b  a safe bike for young children
e will/won’t
3 a DoggyFood
b  dog food

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10. You are going to write a radio advert for a product. First, read one of the adverts that you
listened to in exercise 6. Match the descriptions to the parts of the text.

▪ A prediction about how the product will improve the listener’s life
▪ The name of the product (repeated)
▪ A description of the product
▪ A line that touches the listener’s emotions

Your dog is your best friend. He will always support you, and he
will always be by your side. That is why you have to be his best
friend too! And that means giving him DoggyFood every day!

b
DoggyFood is a delicious mixture of turkey, chicken and pork, d

with extra vitamins that strengthen your dog’s bones and teeth.

DoggyFood. Your dog will love you forever!

11. Now write your own radio advert. It can be a product from exercise 1, or your own idea.
Follow the instructions.

a. Choose a product that you want to advertise.

b. Decide who the audience for the advert is.
c. Decide what you want the advert to include, for example: a description of the product,
a special offer.
d. Decide if you want to make the listener feel emotional.
e. Use predictions with will/won’t, to show how the product will improve the listener’s life.

Speak

12. Present your advert to the class.

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Write Speak

10. You are going to write a radio 12. Present your advert to the class.
advert for a product. First, read ▪▪ Encourage each student to
one of the adverts that you give a mini-presentation of
listened to in exercise 6. Match his or her advert. Monitor and
the descriptions to the parts of the provide feedback on language
text. skills (grammar, vocabulary,
▪▪ This activity asks students to pronunciation) and presentation
look again at one of the adverts skills (speed, volume, use of
they discussed earlier in the gesture and eye contact, level of
lesson and to create their own confidence, etc.). Share feedback
advertisement based on the same with individual students.
principles.
▪▪ First, working in pairs, students
13. In groups, discuss which was your
favourite advert, and why.
match the descriptions to the
highlighted sections of the text. ▪▪ Ask students to work in groups
Review as a class. of three or four and discuss the
presentations.
Answers Extra activity
a a line that touches the listener’s
▪▪ Have an advertising awards
emotions
ceremony. Based on students’
b the name of the product group discussion, create
(repeated) categories as follows:
c a prediction about how the a) Best product description
product will improve the b) Most creative advertisement
listener’s life c) Most emotional advertisement
d a description of the product d) Most likely to be successful
e) Funniest advertisement
f) Any other categories
11. Now write your own radio advert. depending on your students’
It can be a product from exercise work
1, or your own idea. Follow the ▪▪ Ask students to vote for their
instructions. classmates. Design simple
▪▪ Working individually, students certificates to hand out to the
write an advertisement for a winners. Hold a class ceremony in
product of their own choosing. which the winners are honoured.
This could be an existing product
or it could be something entirely
made up.
▪▪ Model the activity, choosing a
product as a class and following
the instructions. Then give
students sufficient time to create
their own. Encourage students to
be as creative as they wish.
▪▪ Students may create their
advertisement on paper, or they
may use any technology available
to them. Encourage them to
include details about how the
advertisement will appear in
the media (for example, will a
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celebrity be asked to promote

the product?).
▪▪ As students are working, monitor
and help with grammar and lexis.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Read about Fairtrade. Then match two words in the box with each product
below.

Over 4,500 products from

coffees to flowers are
classed as Fairtrade. They roses – pineapple – espresso – tropical – instant –
have been certified by towels – herbal – shirts – cocoa – melon – carnations –
a Fairtrade certification smoothies – green – dark
organisation, which sets
international Fairtrade
standards.

a. fresh fruit b. chocolate c. cotton d. tea

e. fruit drinks f. coffee g. flowers

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2. Listen and check.

3. The people in the pictures all

work with Fairtrade products.
What do you think they are
producing?
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MODULE 2 UNIT 2 OVERVIEW
Lesson Topic Language Focus Output
Lesson 4 Fairtrade • Use of the present simple vs. • Speaking: radio interview
present continuous • Writing: poster to encourage people to buy
Fairtrade products
Lesson 5 The global workplace: • The present perfect tense • Speaking: collaborating to invent a company;
working conditions in describing that company
places of production • Writing: a job advertisement
Lesson 6 Traditional products, • Use of the passive to show • Speaking: a role play about shopping in a
how things are made how products are made traditional market
• Writing: a label for a traditional product

UNIT THEME ▪▪ Do the first question (a. fresh Extra activity

fruit) together as a class to ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs
In Unit 2 there are three lessons on
ensure students know what to or groups of three. Give each
the theme of ‘global trade and labour’.
do. Ask students to complete the pair/group one of the items in
By the end of the unit, students will be
rest of the exercise individually. the pictures. Ask students to do
more aware of different global working
Check answers as a whole class. some research (either inside or
and trading conditions and how they
can contribute to a fairer society outside class) to find out where
Answers the product they consume locally
through their own consumer power.
a pineapple, melon comes from. Is it imported or
They will learn about the Fairtrade
movement and will listen, read and b cocoa, dark produced locally?
talk about good and bad employment c towels, shirts 3. The people in the pictures all work
practices using the present perfect. d herbal, green with Fairtrade products. What do
They will discuss the features of an you think they are producing?
ethical company and will explore e tropical, smoothies
how Colombian traditional crafts and f espresso, instant ▪▪ Ask students to work in groups of
products are made using the passive. three or four. They should look
g roses, carnations
at each picture and give as much
information as possible about what
LESSON OVERVIEW is happening in the picture. Ask
2. Listen and check.
The aim of this lesson is for students students to describe each person.
to understand the links between the ▪▪ Play audio Track 19 to enable Encourage students to guess
products they buy and the people students to check their answers. where the picture might have
and processes involved in making been taken. Monitor and help with
those products. They will learn about Audio script 19 vocabulary where necessary.
Fairtrade, and how it is different from a. Pineapple and melon are types of ▪▪ Share ideas with the whole class.
other forms of production; by the end of fruit.
the lesson they will have a good sense of b. Chocolate can be dark. It is made
the advantages of Fairtrade and will be from the cocoa plant.
able to speak about these. c. Shirts and towels can be made with
cotton.
d. You can have green tea and herbal
Focus on Vocabulary tea.
e. Tropical juice and smoothies are fruit
Get ready! drinks.
f. Espresso is a type of coffee. And you
1. Read about Fairtrade. Then match can have instant coffee.
two words in the box with each g. Roses and carnations are types of
product below. flowers.

▪▪ Read the introductory paragraph

as a class. Answer any questions.
▪▪ Review the words in the box.
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particular attention to word
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4. Look at the photo of Susana and read the questions. Listen and answer the two questions.

Hello! My name
is Susana. I own a
Fairtrade shop
So what can you do
to support Fairtrade
producers?

What is ‘Fairtrade’?

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5. Listen again and complete the sentences.

a. Farmers don’t make much money if prices go .

b. Fairtrade farmers and producers always get a price for their products.
c. Farmers and producers receive premiums if they give to local people.
d. Fairtrade farmers and producers work in a way that is good for the .
e. If you buy Fairtrade products, you are supporting all around the world.

Read

6. Read about two Fairtrade farmers. Choose two ideas that you find interesting and tell your
partner.

1
Gerardo Arias Rodríguez is a coffee farmer in Costa Rica.

‘Fairtrade helps us to have a better quality of life and

to take care of the environment. At the moment, we’re
learning how to protect our water resources. We’re also
learning to make compost to fertilise our plants. It makes
our farms more productive, and we can sell our products at
reasonable prices.

The technicians from Fairtrade usually work with

communities to train people to be more efficient and use
their resources in a better way. A lot of farmers like me are
taking courses to learn new techniques, so that we can use
the methods in our own farms.’
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Listen Answers Read
Fairtrade is a trade organisation
4. Look at the photo of Susana and which makes sure that farmers and Glossary
read the questions. Listen and producers always get a fair price
answer the two questions.
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to
for their products, even if the price the glossary on the next page.
▪▪ As a whole class, look at the goes up and down around the world. Explain that it has words they
photo. Try to predict how You can choose to buy Fairtrade may not know in English.
Susana’s two questions will be products to help improve the lives of ▪▪ Students can copy the words
answered. communities around the world. and the L1 translation into their
▪▪ Play audio Track 20. Students You can tell your family and friends notebooks, or if they have them,
listen for the correct about them. their vocabulary books.
information.
▪▪ Review as a class. 6. Read about two Fairtrade farmers.
5. Listen again and complete the Choose two ideas that you find
sentences. interesting and tell your partner.
Audio script 20
▪▪ Play audio Track 20 again. ▪▪ Students read individually and
Susana: Hi, my name is Susana. I own
Students complete the sentences silently. They write down two
a Fairtrade shop. Have you heard of
Fairtrade? Let’s have a look at what it is. individually; then they can check interesting facts about each
Farmers grow food and other products their answers in pairs. farmer to tell their partner. Have
to make a living for their families. Then students work in pairs to share
▪▪ Review the answers as a class.
ideas.
they sell their products, but if prices
go down, this means that sometimes
farmers don’t make much money. Answers
Fairtrade is a trade organisation which
a down
makes sure that farmers and producers
always get a fair price for their products, b fair
even if the price goes up and down c work
around the world.
Another positive thing is that farmers
d environment
and producers also receive a bonus called e communities
premiums if they give work to people in
their local communities. Fairtrade also
promotes ways of farming and production Extra activity
that are both healthy, and good for the
environment. So when you buy them, you
▪▪ This activity checks
can be sure that you’re getting a better comprehension of the concept of
quality product. Fairtrade. Ask students to work
So how can you support Fairtrade? in pairs and create a role-play
You can choose to buy Fairtrade between a shopper and Susana
products rather than the ones produced (choose a male name if there are
by large companies. Every time you not enough females in the class).
buy our products, you are supporting The student playing the shopper
communities all around the world. comes up with 5 questions to
A lot of people don’t know about
ask Susana about her shop; the
Fairtrade products. So next time you go
to the shops, why don’t you buy some of
student playing Susana needs to
our products, see how good they are, and answer the questions based on
tell your friends and family about them? the information in the listening
Fairtrade gives us the opportunity to or their own imaginations.
have a better quality of life, so we Monitor and help where
can continue growing and helping more necessary.
people to improve their lives too. Thank ▪▪ Have students practise their
you so much. You can’t imagine how
dialogues and choose a few to be
much you are helping us!
perfomed in front of the class.
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2 Comfort Akoye is a cocoa farmer in Ghana.

‘Life is usually very hard in villages where people grow cocoa.
Most people don’t have access to healthcare, drinking water
and other vital facilities. But now, our situation is changing.
Because we work with Fairtrade, we now have extra money
that we can spend on improving our community. We now have
drinking water every day. We have a health centre and schools –
they are always open for everyone, and we love that! And what
is more, we’re getting a better price for our cocoa beans.
Our community is changing, too. Women are participating in
the decisions that we make. And our children don’t go to work
in the fields – they go to school instead.’

glossary

▪ water resources: recursos de agua ▪ reasonable: razonable

▪ compost: abono ▪ vital facilities: servicios vitales
▪ fertilise: abonar ▪ cocoa beans: granos de cacao

7. Complete the information below about the farmers.

How Fairtrade
name Place Product
is helping

8. Choose one of the stories and tell the rest of the class about it. You can produce a song, rap,
poem, news report or drama about your case study.

Focus on Language

9. Read the sentences from the text. Then complete the rules with present simple or present continuous.

Fair trade helps us to have a better quality of life. We love that!

Our situation is changing. We’re learning how to make compost.

a. We use the for routines, facts and states.

b. We use the for actions happening now, or temporary situations.

10. Look at the words in the box. Do we use them with the present simple or present continuous?
Write a true sentence about you with each word/expression.
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Example: Today – present continuous. Today I’m learning about Fairtrade products.

every day – usually – at the moment – always – today – now – often – never

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7. Complete the information below necessary. Set aside a lesson for Extra activity
about the farmers. performance and demonstration ▪▪ Ask students to find some more
▪▪ Students can complete this task of the various student examples of the present simple
in pairs. Review as a class. productions. and present continuous in the
two texts.
Extra activity
▪▪ Review answers as a class.
Answers ▪▪ Play a Hangman game with
How is the vocabulary in the reading:
Name Place Product Fairtrade quality, environment, resources, Example Answers
helping compost, fertilise, productive, Present simple
Farmers technicians, method, facilities, It makes our farms more productive.
learn to improve, community, participate.
protect
We can sell our products at
Divide the class into two teams;
their water
reasonable prices.
the team that solves the puzzle
resources get a point. The winning team Life is usually very hard.
Gerardo and to then has the chance to gain a We now have drinking water every day.
Costa
Arias coffee make second point by using the word
Rica Present continuous
Rodriguez compost. correctly in a sentence.
These We’re learning how to protect our
techniques Focus on Language water resources.
make A lot of farmers like me are taking
farms more 9. Read the sentences from the courses to learn new techniques.
productive. text. Then complete the rules We’re getting a better price for our
The with present simple or present cocoa beans.
community continuous.
Women are participating in the
has money ▪▪ Carry out this exercise as a decisions that we make.
for drinking class. Review the use of each
water, a tense with students: why these
health forms are used, and how they 10. Look at the words in the box. Do
centre and are formed. Ensure all students we use them with the present
schools. understand how to use the target simple or present continuous?
Comfort
Ghana cocoa Children go language. Write a true sentence about you
Akoye
to school with each word/expression.
instead of
working in Answers ▪▪ Ask students to carry out the
the fields, a present simple first part of the exercise in pairs.
and women
Review answers before they
b present continuous work individually and write true
participate
in decision-
sentences about themselves.
making. ▪▪ Students share their sentences as
a class.

8. Choose one of the stories and tell Answers

the rest of the class about it. You present simple: every day, usually,
can produce a song, rap, poem, always, often, never
news report or drama about your present continuous: at the moment,
case study. today, now
▪▪ This activity provides an
opportunity for students to
use their own talents in a way
that suits them best. A musical
student might make up a song;
a pair of students with strong
verbal skills might produce a
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skit; a quieter student might

write a letter to the editor.
Allow students freedom to
take this in any direction they
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11. In pairs, plan an interview for a radio show between a presenter and a farmer or producer in
the Fairtrade programme.

Farmer/producer
▪ Decide which country you live in, and some information
about your life.
▪ Look at the questions in the box to help you.
Radio show presenter
▪ Plan some questions to ask the farmer/producer.
▪ Look at the questions in the box to help you.

12. Now practise your interview.

Useful language

Asking about everyday life

▪ Where do you live?
▪ What do you produce?
▪ Describe a typical day for you. What time do you get up /
go to bed?

Asking about the past

▪ What was life like before you worked with Fairtrade?

Asking about changes

▪ What training are you doing?
▪ What changes can you see in your community?

Write

13. Look at the poster. Then design your own poster to encourage people to buy Fairtrade products.

Buy Fairtrade!
Help farmers and their
families all over the world.
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Save the planet, too!

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Speak Write

11. In pairs, plan an interview for a 13. Look at the poster. Then design
radio show between a presenter your own poster to encourage
and a farmer or producer in the people to buy Fairtrade products.
Fairtrade programme. ▪▪ This activity asks students
▪▪ Tell students they are going to to condense the principle of
carry out a role-play activity Fairtrade into one or two short
on the subject of Fairtrade. sentences and to design a
First, review the main features poster that is eye-catching and
of Fairtrade and address any convincing. Encourage students
remaining questions students to be as creative as they wish
might have. Then, review with this task. Monitor for correct
the expressions in the Useful use of language.
language box.
▪▪ Put students in pairs. One will Extra activity
play the role of the farmer, ▪▪ Hold a Fairtrade Day in your
the other of the presenter. classroom. Display posters on
Students work together to come the wall, bring in examples
up with suitable questions and of Fairtrade products (e.g.
answers. They should make use coffee), and invite guests (school
of the material in the lesson, administration, other classes) to
showing that they understand the visit. Students can demonstrate
concept of Fairtrade; however, their posters and perform their
they should also be encouraged role-plays from exercises 11 and
to use their own imaginations 12.
and create their character in
any way that appeals to them.
Students should be given time to
do a little online research into
specific countries and farming
techniques. They should also be
encouraged to use the vocabulary
in the lesson.

12. Now practise your interview.

▪▪ Monitor and provide assistance
where necessary.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Complete the table with the words in the box.

employer – employee – salary – holiday pay – overtime – pension – sick pay –

break – minimum wage – manager/boss – shift

People Things that you do at work Benefits

2. Read the texts and match them with the pictures.

a b c

1. 2. 3.
In a cooperative, A responsible company Some factories, often called
everyone is the boss. provides a safe place ‘sweatshops’, have extremely
The members own for its employees to poor working conditions.
the company and run work. It respects the They are dangerous, and their
it. Everyone is equal, rights of its employees, employees have long shifts
and they make and it respects the with no minimum wage or
decisions together. environment too. other benefits.

Say it!
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3. Listen and repeat.
The sounds /tʃ/ - /ʃ/ - /dʒ/
▪ /tʃ/: teacher, check, choose
▪ /ʃ/: shifts, shoes, fashion,
▪ /dʒ/: wage, disadvantage, join
a. Workers join a cooperative for better wages and conditions.
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b. Many fashionable shoes and shirts are made in sweatshops.

c. Chinese products are much cheaper than local ones.

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LESSON OVERVIEW 2. Read the texts and match them
with the pictures.
The topic of this lesson is the global
workplace and working conditions. In ▪▪ This activity is to introduce
this lesson, students will explore the the concept of sweatshops,
connections between the consumer cooperatives and social
goods they talked about in Unit 1 with responsibility. First have students
the working conditions of producers look at the texts and elicit
and workers around the world. At the information about them: Who
end of the lesson, they will create their are these people? Employees,
own company and decide how their employers, bosses? Where is he
company guarantees employee safety, / are they? At work, in a factory,
protects the environment and provides in a company? Is he wearing a
satisfactory working conditions. helmet? Why? Does the helmet
protect him? What are the
conditions like?
Extra activity
▪▪ Students read individually; help
▪▪ Before this class, find out with vocabulary where necessary.
information about different
school bags, backpacks, school
▪▪ Check answers as a class.
shoes and trainers. Write a short
biography about each one: My Answers
name is… It was made in… by. a 2
Have enough to paste around the
b 3
room. This will link the product
to the global workplace and the c 1
people who make these products.
Extra activity
Focus on Vocabulary
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs or
groups of three. Give each pair/
Get ready! group one of the pictures. Ask
students to do some research
1. Complete the table with the words
(either inside or outside class) to
in the box.
find an example of each kind of
▪▪ Review the words in the box. business. Share findings with the
Check pronunciation, paying class.
particular attention to word
stress. 3. Listen and repeat.
▪▪ Do the first item (employer) ▪▪ This activity is designed for
together as a class to ensure students to practise the use
students know what to do. Ask of /tʃ/ - /ʃ/ - /dʒ/ phonemes. It
students to complete the rest of includes the audio for students
the exercise individually. Check to listen to the words in the
answers as a whole class. exercise. Read the Say it box
with students and tell them these
are the three sounds you will
Answers
focus on: /tʃ/ - /ʃ/ - /dʒ/.
People – employer, employee,
▪▪ Play audio Track 21. Have
manager/boss
students repeat the sounds
Things that you do at work – and sentences. Monitor for
overtime, (have a) break, shift pronunciation and sentence
Benefits – salary, holiday pay, stress.
pension, sick pay, minimum wage
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4. Read each situation. Then, in pairs discuss if the situation is positive or negative:

a. for you. b. for Colombia’s economy.

1. A local car factory in 4. You want to buy a pair

your city has closed. of shoes from your
The company that local shoe shop. But
owns it has opened a you have found them
new factory abroad, in an online shop from
where salaries and the United States,
production costs are where they are much
cheaper. cheaper.

2. A new multinational 5. A factory abroad has

company has opened collapsed, and lots
an office in your city. of the workers inside
Lots of people have have died. Inside the
started to work there. building, the employees
It has also started made clothes for
building a new school. Europe, and North and
South America.

3. Your friend plays in a 6. A foreign gold mining

band. It has become company has invested
really popular on in Colombia. It will
the Internet, and create jobs, but it is
people from Europe, cutting down trees in
Africa and Asia are the rainforest, in order
downloading their to build a gold mine.
music.

Glossary

▪ band: grupo ▪ invest: invertir

▪ download: descargar ▪ cut down: talar
▪ collapse: derrumbarse ▪ gold mine: mina de oro

5. Read the situations again. Which situation:

a. might be a sweatshop?
b. is bad for local shops and businesses? (2 situations)
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c. will provide jobs for local people? (2 situations)

d. is bad for the environment?
e. is benefiting the local community in other ways?
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Read 5. Read the situations again.
▪▪ Ask students to work in the
Glossary same pairs as for exercise 4 to
complete the exercise.
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the
glossary. Explain that it has words
they may not know in English. Answers
▪▪ Students can copy the words a 5
and the L1 translation into their b 1 and 4
notebooks, or if they have them,
c 2 and 6
their vocabulary books.
d 6
4. Read each situation. Then, in pairs e 3
discuss if the situation is positive
or negative: a. for you. b. for
Colombia’s economy.
Extra activity
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs ▪▪ Give students this situation: you
to discuss each situation. They
live in a quiet, peaceful town in
should decide if it is positive or
a rural part of your country. The
negative for themselves, and
area is famous for its natural
then for Colombia. Students
beauty, clean air, and clean
should explain their answers.
water. Many people go there
▪▪ The aim is to help students to relax. Now, a multinational
understand that globalisation company has decided to build a
affects local communities in new factory in your town. This
complex and interdependent will change your town forever.
ways. For example, the impact
▪▪ Ask students: Is this a good idea,
of a company outsourcing its
or not?
factory can have a negative
impact on the local community
▪▪ Give each student a piece of
paper with either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’
it leaves and a positive impact
written on it. Hold an open
on the community where it
discussion on whether or not
arrives. Conversely, it can have
the new factory is a good idea.
a negative impact on the new
Students should support the
local community if it generates
opinion on their piece of paper.
sweatshop labour conditions.
If companies move their
Extra activity
factories to countries where
production costs are cheaper, ▪▪ Set for homework. Ask students
they can reduce the prices of to look at a favourite item of
their products which is positive clothing or an electronic product
for consumers, but then this that they own. Ask them to find
can make local producers go out where (i.e. which country)
bankrupt, which affects local the item was made. They can
jobs and so on. Encourage then do some online research to
students to think about the find out more about the company
different consequences of each and production conditions in the
situation. country of origin. Report findings
▪▪ Share thoughts as a class. to the class.
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Focus on Language

6. Look at the following sentences. Choose the correct answers in a–c.

1. A local car factory in your city has closed.

2. You have found some shoes in an online shop.
3. A new multinational company has opened an office in your city.

a. This tense is called the present simple / present perfect. We use it when an action in the past
has a result in the present. We say / don’t say exactly when it happened.
b. We form it with have / be + past participle.
c. Regular past participles end in -ing / -ed.

7. Complete the sentences. Use the present perfect form of the verbs in brackets.
Example: Maria has started a new job in a cooperative. (start)
a. The employees for a meeting with their boss because they want a better salary. (ask)
b. Pablo jobs because he didn’t get sick pay in his last job. (change)
c. Sorry, I can’t go for a coffee because I my break. (finish)
d. A big oil company in our city, and there will be lots of new jobs. (invest)

Listen
22
8. Look at the pictures and descriptions, and listen to Maria and Fernanda. Which of them has better
working conditions?

Maria works in Fernanda works

a factory in in a factory in
The Philippines. Panama.

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9. Listen again. Make true sentences using the information below.

▪ a lunch break
Maria ▪ the minimum wage
▪ good working conditions
has / doesn’t have
▪ a good salary
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Fernanda ▪ a job that she likes

▪ a long working day

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Focus on Language Have you ever …
bought visited a downloaded Answer
6. Look at the following sentences. something factory? music from Fernanda has better working
Choose the correct answers in a–c. online? the Internet? conditions.
▪▪ Carry out this exercise as a class. Name: Name: Name:
Explain the use of the present travelled met a worked in
perfect to students: why it is 9. Listen again. Make true sentences
abroad? company a part-time
used, and how it is formed. Put using the information below.
boss? job?
some examples on the board ▪▪ Play audio Track 22 again.
from the students’ own lives. Name: Name: Name: Students complete the sentences
Ensure all students understand owned helped the done individually; then, they can
how to use the target language. something environment? something to check their answers in pairs.
made in benefit your ▪▪ Review the answers as a class.
another community?
Answers country?
a This tense is called the present Answers
Name: Name:
perfect. We use it when an action Name: Maria has a lunch break. / Fernanda
in the past has a result in the has a lunch break.
present. We don’t say exactly
Listen Maria doesn’t have the minimum
when it happened. wage. / Fernanda has the minimum
b We form it with have + past 8. Look at the pictures and wage.
participle. descriptions and listen to Maria Maria doesn’t have good working
c Regular past participles end in and Fernanda. Which of them has conditions. / Fernanda has good
-ed. better working conditions? working conditions.
▪▪ As a whole class, look at the Maria doesn’t have a good salary. /
pictures. Ask students to describe Fernanda has a good salary.
7. Complete the sentences. Use the
present perfect form of the verbs what they see. Try to predict the Maria doesn’t have a job that she
in brackets. answer to the question. likes. / Fernanda has a job that she
▪▪ Ask students to complete this ▪▪ Play audio Track 22. Students likes.
listen to the information and Maria has a long working day. /
exercise in pairs. Check as a
note anything they hear on the Fernanda doesn’t have a long
class.
topic of working conditions. working day.
▪▪ Review as a class. Replay the
Answers audio as often as necessary until
a have asked students grasp the meaning.
b has changed
c have finished Audio script 22
d has invested Maria: I work in a factory making
clothes. I work for more than 12 hours
per day with no breaks, apart from 30
minutes for lunch. I know that I get paid
Extra activity less than the minimum wage, even when
▪▪ Copy the table below onto a I work overtime.
piece of paper and make a copy It’s very difficult for me. I want to
for each student. Students should complain, because I know that it is illegal
walk around the class asking to make me work so much, but I can’t
their classmates questions, e.g. because I don’t want to lose my job. I
‘Have you ever bought something need the money for my family.
Fernanda: I work in a factory making
online?’ They need to find a
clothes from Monday to Saturday. It’s
different name for each item. good, because I work 7 hours every day,
so I have time for my family as well. I
have a one-hour break for lunch and
they pay me the minimum wage. I am
studying as well as working, and I will get
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a promotion when I finish my studies. It’s

hard work, but I really enjoy my job.
I know I am lucky to have a job in a
company that respects me and looks
after its employees. Lots of people here
work in really difficult conditions.

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10. In pairs, invent a company. Look at the diagram, and discuss your
answers to the questions.

The product:
What is it?

Your factory: The environment:

Your
Is it a safe How do you
place to work?
company
protect it?

Your employees:
What conditions
do they have?

11. Present your company to the class. Your classmates can ask questions.

Write

12. Write a job advert for your company. Include the following information:

▪ a description of your company and what it does

▪ what job you are advertising
▪
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▪ why your company is a good place to work

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10. In pairs, invent a company. Look 12. Write a job advert for your
at the diagram, and discuss your company.
answers to the questions. ▪▪ Students should stay in their
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs pairs to carry out this task. Refer
to complete the mind map. them back to the vocabulary at
Encourage them to be as creative the beginning of the lesson and
as they wish. Then tell them to the listening task in exercise 8.
decide if the company is similar Monitor for use of language.
to a cooperative, a responsible
company or a sweatshop and Extra activity
have them explain their answer. ▪▪ Carry out role-plays between
▪▪ Remind them to use the ‘advertisers’ and ‘job
vocabulary in the lesson where applicants’. Encourage the job
possible. Monitor for correct use applicants to ask about working
of language. conditions in the company.
▪▪ Students may wish to create a Monitor for correct use of the
poster presentation to showcase present perfect, e.g. ‘Have you
their company. worked in a factory?’

11. Present your company to the class.

Your classmates can ask questions.
▪▪ Encourage each student to
give a mini-presentation of his
or her company. Monitor and
provide feedback on language
skills (grammar, vocabulary,
pronunciation) and presentation
skills (speed, volume, use of
gesture and eye contact, level of
confidence, etc.). Share feedback
with individual students.

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1. Look at the traditional Colombian products in the pictures. Imagine that you are
describing them to someone who doesn’t know what they are. Use the words in the
box to help you.

backpack – hammock – shoes – pot – vase – hat – blouse – cotton – wool – clay –
traditional – colourful

mochila Arhuaca sombrero vueltiao artesanías en Werregue cerámica de La Chamba

hamaca de San Jacinto Kuna mola alpargatas de fique mochila Wayúu

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2. Listen to descriptions of the products
Guajira

in exercise 1. Which products are they? Atlántico

Magdalena
Write the name of each product in the San Andrés, Providencia
Cesar
order that you hear them. and Santa Catalina
Sucre
Norte de
Santander
Córdoba
1. Bolívar

2.
Antioquia Santander
3. Chocó
Arauca

Boyacá
4. Caldas Casanare
Risaralda Cundinamarca
5. Quindío
Vichada

6. Valle del Cauca Tolima

Meta

7. Cauca Huila Guainía

8. Guaviare

Nariño
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Vaupés
3. Listen again. Where on the map is each
Vaupés
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LESSON OVERVIEW
Audio script 23 3. Listen again. Where on the map is
each product made?
The aim of this lesson is for students to 1. These colourful bags are made
understand and describe how products by the native people of La Guajira. ▪▪ Play audio Track 23 again and ask
are made. The focus moves from local, They are made of cotton and them to check where each item
handcrafted items to mass-produced produced in approximately 20 days. is made. They should individually
products (jeans). Students will learn 2. This is a typical Colombian hat. It write the locations. Get feedback
is a symbol of Colombia. This hat is e.g.: Where are the mochilas
to use the passive voice to show how
made in Córdoba and Sucre. The Zenú Wayúu made? In La Guajira, on
items are made and where they are people created the design of the hat.
sold. They will practise the vocabulary the Caribbean coast…
It is made from a tree called Caña
and grammar from this lesson in the Flecha. ▪▪ Review as a class. Replay audio
performance of a role play and the 3. These bags are a popular Colombian to check comprehension.
creation of a product label. handicraft. They are made of
wool and cotton. The bags are
manufactured in Sierra Nevada Answers
Listen de Santa Marta in La Guajira by 1 La Guajira
the Arhuacos people. Indigenous 2 Córdoba and Sucre
drawings, representations of animals
Get ready! and other objects from their cultures 3 Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
are depicted on them. 4 La Chamba in Tolima
1. Look at the traditional Colombian 4. These clay pots are made in La
products in the pictures. Imagine 5 Boyacá
Chamba in Tolima. Each one takes
that you are describing them to more than one month to make. 6 San Jacinto in Bolívar
someone who doesn’t know what 5. Baskets, dishes and shoes are 7 Chocó
they are. Use the words in the box traditional handicrafts made of straw
8 Antioquia
to help you. and fique – a natural product from the
▪▪ Review the words in the box. fique plant – by artisans from Boyacá.
These days, Colombians and foreign
Check pronunciation, paying
particular attention to word
tourists buy them. Extra activity
6. In San Jacinto, Bolívar, we can find
stress. these colourful hammocks, which are
▪▪ Ask students if they own any of
▪▪ Do the first item (backpack) made by hand, and take 2 to 3 weeks these items. If they do, ask them
together as a class to ensure to create. to bring them into class. They can
students know what to do. Ask 7. These bowls and vases are produced talk about where they came from,
students to complete the rest by the Waunana people in Chocó. how they are used, and so on.
of the exercise in pairs. Check They are made from Werregue palm
fibres. Nowadays, they are mostly sold
answers as a whole class.
in markets.
▪▪ They should be familiar with 8. These blouses, called ‘molas’, are
most of the objects. When you part of the traditional clothes of the
get feedback, ask them if they Kuna Indians who live in Antioquia.
know where these products are They are decorated with designs of
made. Write their answers on the shapes and figures.
board. Tell them they will check
their answers when they listen.

2. Listen to descriptions of the Answers

products in the pictures in 1 mochila Wayúu / backpack
exercise 1. Which products are 2 sombrero vueltiao / hat
they? Write the name of each 3 mochila Arhuaca / backpack
product in the order that you
4 cerámica de La Chamba / pots
hear them.
5 alpargatas de fique / shoes
▪▪ Play audio Track 23. Students
listen to the information and 6 hamaca de San Jacinto / hammock
individually write the product 7 artesanías en Werregue / vases
names. 8 kuna mola / blouses
▪▪ Review as a class. Replay audio
to check comprehension.
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4. Look at the verbs in the box for manufacturing a product. Then match them to the
expressions. For some expressions, you can match more than one verb.

sell – pick – grow – pack – buy – knit – cut – send – produce – sew

a. clothes in a market (2 verbs) e. cotton on farms

b. thousands of items each year f. the material into small pieces
c. clothes by hand (2 items) g. in boxes
d. fruit from trees h. to stores in trucks

5. Think of more expressions for each of the verbs in exercise 4.

Example: send a letter, buy some jeans online

Focus on Language

6. Read these sentences from the listening in exercises 2 and 3. Answer the questions.

1. This hat is produced in Córdoba and Sucre.

2. The bowls are sold in markets.
3. The bags are manufactured in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta by the Arhuacos people.

a. Are these sentences in the present, past or future?

b. In sentences 1 and 2, do we know who does the action? Is it necessary to know?
c. In sentence 3, what preposition do we use to say who does the action?
d. When do we use is + past participle, and when do we use are + past participle?

7. Unscramble the sentences about making and selling baskets.

a b c d
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bamboo / into / thin / baskets / the / sold / baskets / shops / the / are / by /
is / picked / and / artisans / pieces / are / in / the baskets / used /
pieces / cut made / into / by / are customers
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Focus on Vocabulary Focus on Language

4. Look at the verbs in the box for 6. Read these sentences from the
manufacturing a product. Then listening in exercise 2 and 3.
match them to the expressions. Answer the questions.
For some expressions, you can ▪▪ Carry out this exercise as a class.
match more than one verb. Review the use of the passive
▪▪ Review the words in the box. with students: why it is used,
Check pronunciation. Point out and how it is formed. Ensure all
that we do not pronounce the ‘k’ students understand how to use
in knit. the target language.
▪▪ Do the first item (sell) together ▪▪ Then, look at the three sentences
as a class to ensure students as a class.
know what to do. Ask students to ▪▪ Remind students that the ‘past
complete the rest of the exercise participle’ is usually formed from
in pairs. Check answers as a the infinitive + -ed. sell – sold is
whole class. irregular.

Answers Answers
a sell, buy a present
b produce b It’s not clear who does the action,
c knit, sew but it’s not necessary.
d pick c by
e grow d is – is used with singular nouns,
f cut are with plural nouns

g pack
h send 7. Unscramble the sentences about
making and selling baskets.

5. Think of more expressions for Answers

each of the verbs in exercise 4.
a Bamboo is picked and cut into
▪▪ This can be done as a game or thin pieces.
contest. Ask students to work in
b The pieces are made into baskets
pairs or small groups. Give each
by artisans.
pair/group a different verb. They
need to come up with as many c The baskets are sold in shops.
expressions as they can within a d The baskets are used by
time limit (e.g. 10 minutes). customers.
▪▪ The group with the most correct
expressions is the winner.
Extra activity
Extra activity ▪▪ Divide students into teams of
▪▪ Divide the class into two teams. four. Show 8–10 pictures of
This is a charades game. Each various handmade items that are
team takes turns acting out an familiar to them (they may come
activity using one of the verbs, from the students’ local area).
e.g. pick a flower, send an email, Examples might be a hat, a scarf,
sew a button. Teams must guess a bowl. Challenge students to
what is being mimed. create a correct sentence about
each of the items. Example: ‘This
hat is made of cotton.’
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Read

8. Look at the pictures and match them

with the words. cotton plant – dye – button – zip – pocket – thread

a b c d e f

9. Read the text quickly. Then list which items from exercise 8 are mentioned in each paragraph.
Example: Paragraph 1 - cotton plant

The life story of jeans

A pair of jeans passes through a long process before it arrives at a clothes store. Let’s
have a look.
1 Jeans are made of denim, which starts life as cotton. Cotton is mostly grown in warm
countries. The cotton plant takes approximately 2 to 6 weeks to produce cotton fibre.
When it is ready, the cotton is picked from the fields.
2 The cotton is processed to make thread. First, this thread is coloured blue (or
sometimes black, white or other colours) using dye. It is then inserted into a machine
and turned into denim.
3 After that, the denim is cut into pieces using patterns in order to create the shape
of jeans. These pieces are sewn together on machines to get a perfect pair of jeans.
Next, the extra sections are added: buttons, pockets, zips and labels are sewn on, and
the jeans are finished!
4 Finally, the jeans are organised into different styles, colours and glossary
sizes, and are sent to the stores in trucks. They are often sold at
▪ fibre: fibra
high prices, because they are the world’s most popular trousers. ▪ thread: hilo
▪ dye: tintura
▪ pattern: estampado
▪ label: etiqueta

10. Write passive sentences using the words below. When you finish, check in the text and correct
your sentences if necessary.

Example: The cotton is grown in fields.

a. cotton / grow / warm countries e. denim / cut / pieces
b. cotton / pick / from the fields f. pieces / sew / together / machines
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c. cotton / process / to make thread g. jeans / organise / different styles, colours, sizes
d. thread / colour / blue h. they / often / sell / high prices

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Read 10. Write passive sentences using the Extra activity
words below. When you finish, ▪▪ This activity consolidates the
check in the text and correct your use of the passive. Before
Glossary sentences if necessary. the lesson, write each of the
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the ▪▪ Ask students to carry out this correct sentences in exercise
glossary. Explain that it has words 10 on a piece of paper (without
exercise in pairs.
they may not know in English.
▪▪ Check as a class. Ask students to numbers), and stick the papers
▪▪ Students can copy the words
repeat the sentences. Then, ask in various locations around the
and the L1 translation into their classroom in a random order (on
them to identify how the passive
notebooks, or if they have them, walls, windows, boards, etc.).
is formed in the sentence and
their vocabulary books. ▪▪ During the class, ask students
why it is used.
8. Look at the pictures and match ▪▪ Point out that sew has an to cover the reading (or close
them with the words. irregular past participle sewn. their books). Divide students into
teams of three or four.
▪▪ Ask students to match the raw
material for making a pair of Answers
▪▪ This is a running dictation
activity: Team member A gets
jeans with the picture. a The cotton is grown in warm
up, finds a sentence, memorises
▪▪ Check students understand the countries.
the sentence, and returns to his/
vocabulary and drill the words. b The cotton is picked from the her seat. Team A dictates the
They will hear these in the fields. sentence to B and C, who write
listening.
c The cotton is processed to make down what they hear. Then, B
thread. gets up, finds another sentence,
Answers d The thread is coloured blue. and repeats the process.
a button Continue until all 8 sentences
e The denim is cut into pieces. have been found. Now, students
b zip f The pieces are sewn together on should put the sentences in the
c cotton plant machines. correct order.
d pocket g The jeans are organised into 1. The cotton is grown in warm
e thread different styles, colours and sizes. countries.
f dye h They are often sold at high 2. The cotton is picked from the
prices. fields.
3. The cotton is processed to make
9. Read the text quickly. Then list thread.
which items from exercise 8 are 4. The thread is coloured blue.
mentioned in each paragraph. 5. The denim is cut into pieces.
▪▪ Allow students time to read this 6. The pieces are sewn together on
text individually and silently. machines.
When they have the answers, 7. The jeans are organised into
check as a class. different styles, colours and sizes.
▪▪ Read the text aloud together; 8. They are often sold at high prices.
help with any comprehension and
pronunciation problems.

Answers
Paragraph 1 - cotton plant
Paragraph 2 - thread, dye
Paragraph 3 - button, pocket, zip
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Speak

11. In pairs, create a role play in a traditional Colombian market. Follow the instructions and use the
expressions in the box to help you.

Student A
You are a customer. You want to buy one
of the traditional products for sale at the
market. Use the pictures from page 68,
exercise 1, to help you.
▪ Ask questions about the product.
▪ Ask about the price.
▪ Ask for a discount. If you don’t like the
price, ask again. Agree on a price.

Student B Useful expressions

You sell traditional products at a market. Asking about a product
Use the pictures of the products from page
68, exercise 1, to help you.
▪ What’s it called? It’s a …
▪ Where is it from? It’s from ….
▪ Answer the customer’s questions about the
▪ What’s it made of? It’s made of …
product.
▪ Answer their question about the price. Agreeing a price
▪ If the customer doesn’t like the price, offer
▪ How much is it? It’s ….
a discount. Agree on a price.
▪ Will you give me a discount?
▪ How about $100? That’s fine.

12. Perform your role play for the class.

Write

13. Imagine you want to sell a Colombian product

at a market for tourists. Choose a product from
exercise 1, page 68, or your own idea. Write a
label for the product with a description. Include
the following information:

▪ where it is made
▪ what it is made of
▪ who it was made by
▪ any other interesting information
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Speak Write

11. In pairs, create a role play in a 13. Imagine you want to sell a
traditional Colombian market. Colombian product at a market for
Follow the instructions and use the tourists. Choose a product from
expressions in the box to help you. exercise 1, page 68, or your own
▪▪ Tell students they are going to idea. Write a label for the product
carry out a role-play activity on with a description.
buying and selling traditional ▪▪ Model the activity. Before the
products. First, review the class, prepare a label you have
traditional products mentioned made for a traditional product,
in the lesson on page 68 and e.g. a hat. Ask students to
address any remaining questions identify the various components
students might have. Then, of the label: where it was
review the expressions in the made, what it is made of, who
Useful expressions box. it was made by, and any other
▪▪ Assign students to pairs. One will information.
play the role of the seller, the ▪▪ Then, students should work
other of the customer. Students in pairs to create their own
work together to come up with label. Monitor and assist where
suitable questions and answers. necessary.
They should make use of the ▪▪ Optional: stage a mock market,
material in the lesson, showing with students promoting their
that they understand how to products to visitors to the class
describe the manufacture of a (e.g. school administration or
product; however, they should another class).
also be encouraged to use their
own imaginations and create
their character in any way that
appeals to them. Students should
also be encouraged to use the
vocabulary in the lesson.

12. Perform your role play for the

class.
▪▪ Encourage each pair to
give a mini-presentation of
their role play. Monitor and
provide feedback on language
skills (grammar, vocabulary,
pronunciation) and presentation
skills (speed, volume, use of
gesture and eye contact, level of
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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Look at the words in the box. In your opinion, are they essential in life or
desirable? Add the words to the columns in the table.

computer – water – mobile phone – friends – holidays – oxygen – car –

education – work – pets – family – good health – home

Essential Desirable

2. Work with a partner. Compare your answers

Useful expressions
to exercise 1 and say if you agree or disagree.
Use the expressions in the box to help you. Agreeing
▪ I (totally) agree.
▪ That’s right.
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Disagreeing
▪ I’m sorry, I (totally) disagree.
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MODULE 2 UNIT 3 OVERVIEW
Lesson Topic Language Focus Output
Lesson 7 Wants vs. needs, • Uses of the gerund • Speaking: an interview about money
living with less • Writing: creating a crossword
Lesson 8 Being an ethical • The first conditional • Speaking: playing a board game
consumer • Writing: a guide to being an ethical consumer
Let’s work together: Make an advertising brochure for a product

Self-assessment

UNIT THEME ▪▪ Have students work individually

to assign each item to one of the
In Unit 3 there are two lessons on
two columns.
the theme of ‘consuming more
thoughtfully’. Students will explore 2. Work with a partner. Compare
the difference between needs and your answers to exercise 1 and say
wants, and will read about lifestyle if you agree or disagree. Use the
choices which reduce consumption. expressions in the box to help you.
They will bring together the themes ▪▪ Review the Useful expressions.
they have studied in this module to Pair students up, and ask them
write a guide on how to be an ethical to compare answers. Then, come
consumer. back together as a class and
share thoughts. Perhaps take a
LESSON OVERVIEW vote on whether each item is
essential or desirable.
In this lesson, students learn to
distinguish between things that are
Extra activity
necessary in life and things that are
nice to have. Students will learn about ▪▪ Ask individual students to write
people who have chosen to live very down another item (not on the
simple lives, and they will imagine their list) that they consider essential.
own lives if they chose a similar path. Students take turns to tell the
They will also consider financial choices class their item; they then
young people must make. tell the class why their item
is essential. The other class
members must decide whether
Focus on Vocabulary each student’s item is essential
(i.e. whether the student
has made a good case for the
Get ready!
necessity of the item). Take a
1. Look at the words in the box. In vote on each item.
your opinion, are they essential in
life or desirable? Add the words to
the columns in the table.
▪▪ First, make sure students know
the difference between the
words essential and desirable.
Ask them to provide examples
of things that are essential and
things that are desirable.
▪▪ Then, draw students’ attention
to the pictures on the page. What
can they see in each picture?
What is the connection between
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essential and desirable?
▪▪ Review the words in the box.
Check pronunciation, paying
particular attention to word
stress.
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Read

3. Work in groups of four. Each person should choose a different paragraph of the text to read.
Then, tell your group about the people in your paragraph.

A simpler life
Sandra López is a grandmother whose only possessions in life are the things
that she has in her suitcase. She does jobs such as cleaning, babysitting and
gardening, swapping her services for food or somewhere to sleep. Living
without money makes her feel happy, and she loves teaching people about
her philosophy.
Some years ago, Lenny and Christie McAvoy had lots of debt, and they were
unhappy. They decided to sell almost all of their possessions, and they went
travelling with only what they could put in a backpack. After more than a year
travelling, Lenny and Christie’s life is totally different, and they are now much
happier.
Timothy Jay only has fifteen possessions (not including socks and underwear)!
Timothy’s passions in life are travelling and writing. He says that not having
his own home isn't a problem. He believes that if you learn to live simply, you
don’t miss the things that you don’t have.
When they were 30, friends Emma Mills and Kate Thomas decided to stop
working long hours. Having lots of money didn’t make them happy. They quit
their jobs and started a new life with only basic possessions, hoping to lose the
stress from their lives. They now have less money but more time, and life is
much better.

Glossary

▪ suitcase: maleta ▪ debt: deuda

▪ babysitting: cuidar niños ▪ miss: echar de menos
▪ swap: intercambiar ▪ quit your job: renunciar al trabajo

4. Now read all four texts. Which person / people …

a. had problems with money?

b. doesn’t have their own home?
c. spent most of their time working in the past?
d. doesn’t get a salary for the work that they do?

5. Discuss the questions with your group.

a. What do these people all have in common?
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b. Which of the people in the text would you like to interview? Why?
c. Would you like to live like these people?
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Read 4. Now read all four texts.
▪▪ Ask students to carry out this
Glossary activity in the same group. Check
answers as a class.
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the
glossary. Explain that it has words
they may not know in English. Answers
▪▪ Students can copy the words a Lenny and Christie McAvoy
and the L1 translation into their b Sandra López, Timothy Jay
notebooks, or, if they have them,
c Emma Mills and Kate Thomas
their vocabulary books.
d Sandra Lopez
3. Work in groups of four. Each
person should choose a different
paragraph of the text to read. 5. Discuss the questions with your
Then, tell your group about the group.
people in your paragraph. ▪▪ Ask students to carry out this
▪▪ First, ask students to work in activity in the same group. Share
groups of 4. In their group, they answers as a class.
should (a) decide what is meant
by a ‘simpler’ life; and (b) come
up with as many reasons as they Suggested answers
can think of for why someone What do these people all have in
would want to live with few common?
possessions. Have each group They have a different way of life;
report back to the class. they live only with the things they
▪▪ Then, allocate one paragraph to need to survive day to day.
each member of the group. In Which of the people in the text
cases where the class does not would you like to interview? Why?
divide into groups of 4, assign I would like to interview ____
one paragraph to more than one because …
student. Ask the group to name
a monitor for the group. They Would you like to live like these
are responsible for assigning people?
the paragraphs and making sure Yes, I would because … / No, I would
everyone is on task. not because …
▪▪ Students should read individually.
They should make a note of
new vocabulary and of the main Extra activity
points of their paragraph.
▪▪ Ask groups to choose one person
▪▪ When students finish the first from the reading. They make up
reading tell them they should five questions to ask that person.
provide a short report for the Role play the questions and
other group members about the possible answers.
paragraph they read.
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Focus on Language

6. Look at the sentences from the texts on page 73 and complete the rules a–c.

Living without money makes her feel happy.

Not having his own home isn’t a problem.
Timothy’s passions are travelling and writing.

a. We often use a gerund as the of a sentence, or as a noun.

b. We form the gerund by adding to a verb.
c. We make a negative by adding before the verb.

7. Find more examples of gerunds in the texts.

8. Complete the text using gerunds from the verbs in the box.

keep – have – spend – not have – live – not worry – buy

(1) money irresponsibly is a very common problem. A lot of people think that
(2) new possessions will make them happy. They don’t like (3) the
same things for a long time. But actually, (4) the latest phone, computer or
even car every year is very expensive, and (5) much money can also be
stressful. Maybe (6) so much, and (7) more simply is a better idea.

Listen

9. Read the situation below. In pairs, discuss what you think Juan should do with his money.

Juan is a fifteen-year-old school student. His father lost his job

recently and he has very little money at the moment. It was Juan’s
birthday yesterday, and his dad gave him 150,000 pesos. Juan wants
some new headphones. However, today his teacher asked every
student for 120,000 pesos for a trip to Bogotá for their History class.

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10. now listen and answer the questions.

a. What did Juan want to do?

b. What did he do in the end? Why?
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11. now listen to Juan’s father. Read the sentences and write true (T) or false (F).

a. Juan is a typical teenager.

b. Juan’s father felt sad in the end about what happened.

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Focus on Language Listen 11. Now listen to Juan’s father. Read
the sentences and write true (T)
6. Look at the sentences from the 9. Read the situation below. In pairs, or false (F).
texts on page 73 and complete the discuss what you think Juan should ▪▪ Play audio Track 25. Students
rules a–c. do with his money. listen to the information
▪▪ Carry out this exercise as a class. ▪▪ Read the short paragraph and individually answer the
Review the use of the gerund together as a class. Address any questions.
with students: why it is used, comprehension difficulties. ▪▪ Review as a class. Replay audio
and how it is formed. Put some ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to to check comprehension.
examples on the board, perhaps decide what Juan should do.
from the students’ own lives. Audio script 25
Ensure all students understand 10. Now listen and answer the
questions. I have always been very proud of
how to use the target language. Juan. He’s a teenager, and like all
▪▪ Then, look at the three sentences ▪▪ Play audio Track 24. Students teenagers, he wants to have all the cool
as a class. listen to the information things his friends have. However, he’s
and individually answer the a good boy who cares about everyone
questions. in the family. When he told me that he
Answers
▪▪ Review as a class. Replay audio didn’t buy his headphones because he
a subject to check comprehension. spent the money on a school excursion,
at first I felt sad that I couldn’t help
b ing
him, but then I felt happy that my son is
c not Audio script 24 such a kind person. He told me he was
What should I do? It’s a really worried about our money problems, and
difficult decision. After all, this is my he wanted to help. Juan is becoming a
7. Find more examples of gerunds in money, it’s my present for my birthday responsible adult and that’s very nice.
the texts. and it’s not fair if I have to spend this
on paying for things at school. Especially
▪▪ Ask students to carry out this
for History, which is my worst subject! I
exercise in pairs. Check answers. Answers
don’t even want to go on a trip. It’s my
parents’ responsibility to give me money a T
Answers for school, not mine. b F – He initially felt sad, but then
But on the other hand, maybe that’s he felt happy that his son is a
cleaning selfish. It was difficult for my parents to kind person.
babysitting find $150,000 pesos for me, but they did.
gardening It was really generous of them. But now,
they don’t have the money to help me
swapping any more, so I should help the family. So
teaching … I really want those headphones, but I
won’t buy them. I will pay for the History
working
excursion. And I’ll try to save some
having money, and buy the headphones later.
hoping Maybe at Christmas!

8. Complete the text using gerunds Answers

from the verbs in the box. a Juan wanted to buy himself some
▪▪ Students should carry out this new headphones.
exercise individually and check b Juan decided to pay for the
answers with a partner. History excursion and save some
money to buy the headphones
Answers later. He wanted to help his
1 Spending family.

2 having
3 keeping
4 buying
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6 not worrying
7 living

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Speak

12. Imagine all your possessions in the world can fit into a suitcase.
Discuss the questions with a partner.

a. What possessions will fit in a suitcase?

b. What are the advantages of living like this?
c. What are the disadvantages?
d. Do you think it’s possible to be happy?

13. Copy the table. Add two more questions about money.
Then interview a classmate using the questions.

Questions Yes No

Do you think money is important to be happy?

Are you a shopaholic?

Do you buy products because you like the adverts?

Do you think about how a product is made before you buy it?

Write

14. Copy the crossword. Then add more words to it using vocabulary that you have learnt in
Module 2.

b r e a k

g r e e n t e a
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Speak Write

12. Imagine all your possessions in the 14. Copy the crossword. Then add
world can fit into a suitcase. Discuss more words to it using vocabulary
the questions with a partner. that you have learnt in Module 2.
▪▪ This activity asks students to ▪▪ This activity is designed to help
consider the individual people students to review vocabulary
they read about in exercise 3, and from the last few lessons. Note
to consider their own lives if they that vocabulary is not limited to
were to live in this way. They will lesson 7.
apply analytical thought to the ▪▪ Ask students to copy the
question, and try to assess the crossword in their notebooks.
effect on their lives if they were They will then work in pairs to
to live a simpler lifestyle. build on the crossword using any
▪▪ Ask students to discuss the vocabulary they have learned.
questions in pairs. Monitor and They should aim to add at least
check for accuracy in language, six or seven new words.
but try to avoid shaping students’ ▪▪ If time permits, ask pairs to write
opinions. They are developing the definitions of their crossword
critical thinking skills here — any items. Make a blank copy of the
opinions should be supported and crossword, with the ‘across’
encouraged. and ‘down’ words numbered
(show students how to do this).
Extra activity They can then ask another pair
▪▪ Tell students they are going to to solve their puzzle, and they
study for a term at a school in can solve the puzzle created by
another country (choose the another pair.
country based on the interests of
the class). There is a problem: Extra activity
they may only take one small ▪▪ Make a master list of all the
suitcase (carry-on size). Ask words the students have added.
them to make a list of the items Play a classroom game, e.g.
they will take on this adventure. Hangman, using these words.
What will they leave behind?
Encourage students to think
not only about clothing but also
about personal and sentimental
items, e.g. a childhood toy or a
photograph album.

13. Copy the table. Add two more

questions about money. Then
interview a classmate using the
questions.
▪▪ Model the questions, and have
students repeat. Check for
pronunciation and sentence
stress. As a class, brainstorm
some additional questions that
they could ask.
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs;
they should take turns asking and
answering the questions in the
table and other questions of their
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where necessary.
▪▪ Report back as a class; ask each
pair to share something interesting
from their conversations.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Look at the places of work in the box. Which places can you see in the pictures?

factory – restaurant – office – mine – store – building site – hotel –

market – university – airport – farm – laboratory

1 2 3

4 5 6

2. In pairs, discuss questions a–d about each place of work in exercise 1.

a. Can this be a dangerous place to work?

b. Do people usually work outside or inside here?
c. Do people usually do physical work here?
d. Can you earn a good salary here?

3. Think of more places of work. Then, choose where you would like to work in the future.
Write a paragraph to explain why. Then tell your partner.

Useful expressions

Explaining your choices

▪ I’d like to work …
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▪ I think … is (more interesting) than …

▪ There are better opportunities …
▪ I enjoy (meeting people/working with my hands/working outside).
▪ I wouldn’t like to work …

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LESSON OVERVIEW 3. Think of more places of work.
Then, choose where you would
This lesson asks students to consider
like to work in the future. Write
the ethical aspects of spending money.
a paragraph to explain why. Then
Through reading and listening activities,
tell your partner.
students learn what it means to be an
ethical consumer, and some aspects of ▪▪ As a class, brainstorm a list of
ethical behaviour. The final speaking work places; write these on the
activity brings together the entire board.
module, reviewing some of the main ▪▪ Focus students’ attention on the
concepts and vocabulary, and the final Useful expressions box. Students
writing task asks students to write a work individually to write their
guide to being an ethical consumer. paragraph. Give them some
prompts, e.g. ‘In the future, I
would like to work in
Focus on Vocabulary . I would like to work there
because …’ This activity could be
Get ready! set for homework.
▪▪ When the students have
1. Look at the places of work in the completed their paragraphs, ask
box. Which places can you see in
them to work in pairs to share
the pictures?
their ideas. Model the Useful
▪▪ Review the words in the box. expressions, then monitor for use
Check pronunciation, paying of these expressions.
particular attention to word
stress. Extra activity
▪▪ Then, draw students’ attention ▪▪ Play a game. Divide the class into
to the pictures on the page. What teams (two or more depending
can they see in each picture? on the size of the class). One
Discuss the pictures together as a student from Team A comes
class; assist with vocabulary and to the front of the class. This
expression where necessary. student chooses a workplace but
does not reveal his/her choice.
Answers Students from the other team(s)
ask questions to guess what the
1 farm
workplace is. These questions
2 factory must be yes/no questions, e.g.
3 hotel ‘Is your workplace dangerous?’,
4 mine ‘Is it dirty?’, and so on. The team
to guess the correct answer gets
5 airport
a point. If no team has guessed
6 laboratory correctly after 10 questions,
Team A wins a point. Repeat the
process with other students.
2. In pairs, discuss questions a–d
about each place of work in
exercise 1.
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to
talk about each place. Monitor
and assist where necessary.
▪▪ Review answers as a class.
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Read

4. Read the article about how to be an ethical consumer. Match the headings below to paragraphs 1–4.

a. It’s not only about people c. Save the planet

b. Keep it local d. The people that you don’t see

Are you an ethical consumer?

Every time that we buy something, we make a choice. It isn’t only a choice about the
products that we want, but also about the company that makes the product. Is the
company ethical or unethical? Is it environmentally friendly? Every choice that we make
when we buy is strongly connected with people’s lives, and with the future of our planet.
1.
An ethical consumer cares about the environment. They ask themselves questions like:
What is this product made of? Can I recycle the packaging? If you only buy products that
you can recycle, you will help the environment.
2.
An ethical consumer cares about the people who worked on the product. They find out
about the company, and how its products are made. If you avoid products from sweatshops
and other places with terrible working conditions, you will help workers in those countries.
3.
An ethical consumer supports local businesses. If you buy products from local businesses,
you will help the local economy. This will mean more jobs in your local area.
4.
An ethical consumer cares about animals as Glossary
well as people. These days, it’s easy to buy
▪ ethical consumer: consumidor responsable
products that are not tested on animals. If ▪ make a choice: elegir
we treat animals well, we will create a more ▪ care: preocuparse por
caring society. ▪ environmentally friendly: respetuoso con
So, are you an ethical consumer? If you aren’t, el medio ambiente
will you become one soon? ▪ packaging: empaquetado/a
▪ support: apoyar
▪ test on animals: probar en animales

5. Read the article again. Explain the connection between the pictures and ethical consumers.

Animals The environment People

6. Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.

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a. What is an ethical consumer? Explain in your own words.

b. What are the characteristics of an ethical consumer?
c. Do you consider yourself an ethical consumer? Why?
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Read 5. Read the article again. Explain the Extra activity
connection between the pictures ▪▪ Ask students to bring to class
and ethical consumers. one product that they know has
Glossary
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs been ethically produced. This
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the to formulate a reponse to the could be a bottle of shampoo
glossary. Explain that it has words from a company that does not
question. Monitor and assist
they may not know in English. test on animals, an item of
with language; students may
▪▪ Students can copy the words find it challenging to express clothing that was made locally, a
and the L1 translation into their themselves in their own words, package of coffee that was grown
notebooks, or if they have them, so provide vocabulary where ethically, an item that uses
their vocabulary books. necessary. minimal packaging, etc. Have an
awards show, where gold stars
4. Read the article about how to be
are awarded to those products
an ethical consumer. Match the Suggested answers that are known to be ethically
headings below to paragraphs 1–4. Animals – Ethical consumers buy produced.
▪▪ First, discuss the word ethical products that are not tested on
as a class. Ask students what it animals.
means. Elicit some examples of The environment – Ethical consumers
ethical behaviour in different find out about what the product is
aspects of life. made of and whether the material is
▪▪ Students should read individually recyclable.
and silently. They should work
People – Ethical consumers try to
alone to match the headings to
avoid products made in sweatshops
the paragraphs. When they have
and other places where people work
finished, they may check their
in terrible conditions.
answers with another student.
▪▪ Review all answers as a class.
6. Work in pairs. Discuss the
Answers questions.
a 4 ▪▪ Ask students to carry out this
activity in the same pair as
b 3
exercise 5. Share answers as a
c 1 class. As in the previous exercise,
d 2 students may find the language
challenging, so monitoring and
assisting will be important.

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Focus on Language

7. Look at the sentence below. This structure is called the first conditional. Answer questions a–d.

If we treat animals well, we will create a more caring society.

a. Does this sentence refer to a present or a future situation?

b. Which verb form do we use in the If clause?
c. Which verb form do we use in the other clause?
d. Find three more first conditional sentences in the article on page 77.

8. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

a. If we (support) unethical companies, we (suffer) the

consequences in the future.
b. If unethical companies (continue) to grow, global warming
(become) worse.
c. People (not become) ethical consumers if they (not care)
about the environment.
d. you (buy) products if they (be) tested on animals?
e. Where you (go) shopping if you (want) to make
ethical choices?

Listen
26
9. Listen to a conversation between two friends talking about
their shopping habits. What things do they talk about from
the list?

▪ prices
▪ Fairtrade products
▪ local products
▪ the environment
▪ recycling
▪ working conditions
26
10. Listen again and complete the sentences with a word or expression.

a. Why do you buy so many products that aren’t ?

b. I also have a look at the so I can see if they are .
c. I try to buy , so I can support .
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Focus on Language a If I am absent from class
Marian: That’s great.
tomorrow, …
b If I eat too much chocolate, … Andy: Also, I try to buy local food, so
7. Look at the sentence below. I can support local farmers. We can
c If I become a doctor, …
This structure is called the first all help to make the world a better
d If I move to another city, …
conditional. Answer questions a–d. place.
e If I am hungry after class, …
▪▪ Carry out this exercise as a
class. Review the use of the first
▪▪ Now, put students into groups Marian: Mmm. Yes, you might be
of three or four. Ask students to right, Andy. I should start thinking
conditional with students: why seriously about that.
share their sentences with their
it is used, and how it is formed.
group. The other students can Andy: Well, better late than never.
Put some examples on the board
ask questions, or they can vote For example, this bathroom cleaner
from the students’ own lives.
on the best completion of the …let’s find out if it was tested on
Ensure all students understand
sentence. animals…
how to use the target language.
▪▪ Look at the four questions as a
class. Listen
Answers
9. Listen to a conversation between Fairtrade products, local products,
Answers two friends talking about their the environment
a a future situation shopping habits. What things do
b the present simple they talk about from the list?
10. Listen again and complete
c will + verb ▪▪ Read the list of topics together as the sentences with a word or
d If you only buy products that you a class; ensure that all students expression.
can recycle, you will help the remember the key vocabulary.
▪▪ Play audio Track 26. Students
▪▪ Play audio Track 26 again.
environment. Students listen to the information
listen to the information and
If you avoid products from and individually answer the
individually answer the question.
sweatshops and other places questions.
▪▪ Review as a class. Replay audio
with terrible working conditions,
to check comprehension.
▪▪ Review as a class. Replay audio
you will help workers in those to check comprehension.
countries.
If you buy products from local Audio script 26
Answers
businesses, you will help the local Andy: These bags are so heavy!
economy. a environmentally friendly
You’ve bought so many things!
b packaging, tested on animals
Marian: Well, I knew you were
coming to visit! c local food, local farmers
8. Complete the sentences with
the correct form of the verbs in Andy: Let me see. Marian, why
brackets. do you buy so many products that
▪▪ Ask students to carry out this aren’t environmentally friendly?
exercise in pairs. Check answers Marian: What do you mean? I just
as a class. buy food, things for the kitchen, for
the bathroom … everything that I
Answers need at home.
a support, will suffer Andy: Do you know what an ethical
consumer is?
b continue, will become
Marian: An ethical what?
c won’t become, don’t care
Andy: An ethical consumer. We all
d Will, buy, are
buy a lot of things every day, but we
e will, go, want don’t know how they are produced,
who worked on them and in what
conditions, and what effect they
Extra activity have on the environment.
▪▪ This activity encourages students Marian: That’s true. I’ve never
to use the first conditional when thought about that!
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talking about their own future.

First, have students complete Andy: I like to check if the products I
the following sentences in their buy are organic, and Fairtrade, I also
notebooks. They should use their have a look at the packaging so I can
own words. see if they are tested on animals.

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11. Play the game. Follow the instructions.

1. Play in groups of three or four. You 4. When you reach a box, you have 30 seconds to do
need counters and some dice. the task.
2. Decide who goes first, second, 5. The group decides if your answer is complete. If
third and fourth. not, you go back to the box where you were before.
3. All players begin at ‘START’. 6. The winner is the first player to reach ‘FINISH’.

START
8
1

Name 3 Board 7
How does
Fairtrade help

game
Colombian 2 producers? Say 3
handicrafts. Name 5 words that
adjectives have the 9
Describe a sound /ʧ/
for describing
shopaholic. (e.g., chop).
Name 2 clothes.
steps in the
5 process of
Write a
producing
number with
3 Name 4 jeans. 6
6 or more
Go forward essential things 10 figures (e.g.
two spaces! that we need 235,648). 11
Say 3 to survive. Read it. Do you like
words that
have the handicrafts?
4 sound /ʤ/ Why or
(e.g., job). why not?

17 12
Your friend
wants to buy a
FINISH Give 3
examples of birthday present
bad working for her mother. Think
20 18 of a product that is
conditions.
Name 3 Name 5 ethically made.
things that Fairtrade Miss one 15
governments products turn!
spend money
Finish the Name 2 13
on.
following sentence 16 advertising Name 3
in 3 ways: If it rains strategies used by countries in
tomorrow… . companies. 14
Africa.
19 Explain
how to be
an ethical
consumer.

Write
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12. Write a short guide about how to be an ethical consumer.

Example: If you buy items from local markets, you will help local farmers.
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Speak Answers Write
1. Suggested answers:
11. Play the game. Follow the hat (sombrero vueltiao), 12. Write a short guide about how to
instructions. backpack (mochila Arhuaca), be an ethical consumer.
▪▪ Tell students that they will play backpack (mochila Wayúu) ▪▪ Check students understand the
a board game that includes 2. Shopaholic is a person who is concept of ethical consumerism;
questions on different topics addicted to shopping. focus on the advice they can give
studied during this module. to people to purchase only the
3. Student moves forward two
Put students into groups of things they really need. First,
spaces.
three or four to play the game. provide some situations and ask
Tell students that to play the 4. job; wage; disadvantage. students to say if this is ethical
game they should follow the 5. Suggested answers: water, food, consumerism. For example, tell
instructions. oxygen, good health. them about testing on animals,
▪▪ The board game consists of 20 6. Suggested answers: Cotton is cutting down trees to make
questions about topics from the grown in warm countries / The furniture, etc.
module. Some questions require cotton is picked / The cotton is ▪▪ Then tell them to compile a
complete responses, others processed to make thread / The responsible shoppers’ guide for
require a name or list. Encourage thread is coloured blue / The consumers who are looking for
students to use English to answer. thread is put into a machine and companies that are:
▪▪ Tell students that they have turned into denim / The denim is • environmentally-friendly.
30 seconds to answer. Check cut into pieces / etc. • good to their employees.
students understand how to play 7. smart, casual, comfortable, • good to the surrounding
the game. trendy, cool community.
▪▪ Tell students that they can go
8. Suggested answers: It buys their ▪▪ Tell them to think about different
back to the course book and look aspects: i.e., Where do the
products at a fair price. It gives
for the answers, but they have products come from? How are
them premiums to invest in the
some points deducted each time. they made? What materials are
community.
used to make them? How old are
9. watchman, teacher, catch,
the employees? How often do
check.
employees get breaks? For how
10. Students’ own answers. long?
11. Students’ own answers. ▪▪ Have the students present their
12. Students’ own answers. work to the class or paste it on
the walls and let the students
13. Suggested answers: Ghana, Ivory
walk around and read their
Coast, Tunisia …
classmates’ guides.
14. Suggested answers: Don’t buy
products made in sweatshops
/ Don’t buy products that
are tested on animals / Don’t
buy products with too much
packaging / etc.
15. Suggested answers: using famous
people / using colour / touching
your emotions / using humour /
giving special offers
16. The player misses a turn and
stays there for a round.
17. Suggested answers: low wages /
no breaks / dangerous conditions
/ long hours
18. Suggested answers: Cotton, sugar,
banana, cacao, coffee, tea…
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19. Students’ own answers.

20. Suggested answers: Education,
defence, hospitals, roads, etc.

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Make an advertising brochure for a product

1. Work in groups. Choose a product that you would like to advertise. Look back through
Module 2 to get some ideas of different products. Before you start, check that each group
has chosen a different product. Decide on a name for your product.

Plan your brochure

2. Read about a brochure. Then decide which sections you are going to include in your
brochure. give each student in your group a section to work on.

An advertising brochure is a small booklet. It contains

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the following sections: hadicrafts!

• the name of the product and a logo

• pictures of the product
• a description of the production process
• a description of the product
• information about why people should buy this product
• a profile of the typical customer of the product
• details of how to buy the product (shops, website, etc)
• a slogan

Produce your brochure

3. Work individually or in pairs to decide the following information about your product. For
each section, write a paragraph for the brochure.

THE PRODUCTION PROCESS THE PRODUCT PROFILE

• Where is the product made? • What is your product, exactly?
• Who works on it, and what are their working • What is it made of?
conditions?
• What features does it have?
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• What are the production stages?

• Why is it better than other similar products?

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This section has been designed to PLAN YOUR BROCHURE

promote teamwork. Students practise
skills such as collaboration, negotiation 2. Read about a brochure. Then
and creativity and activate language decide which sections you are
skills. Arrange groups in a way that going to include in your brochure.
everybody gets involved. Monitor them Give each student in your group a
continuously to make sure they are section to work on.
developing the activities suggested for ▪▪ Direct students’ attention to the
the section. Support the groups when information in the box. Spend
they need help. some time explaining these
points, so all students grasp the
Make an advertising brochure for meaning.
a product ▪▪ Show the examples of advertising
brochures you located before the
This activity is a group activity. Students
class.
create an advertising brochure for a
product of their own choice.
▪▪ Students work in their groups
to assign roles. You may want
to assign a group leader for this
PREPARATION REQUIRED project who will oversee the
Before the class, collect a few examples work of the group and ensure
of advertising brochures for different that all students are on task and
products. Ask students to bring in on schedule.
magazines they can cut up, coloured
pens, crayons, glue, scissors, etc. You PRODUCE YOUR BROCHURE
will need to provide them with poster-
3. Work individually or in pairs to
sized paper and tape to paste their work
decide the following information
up around the walls of the classroom.
about your product. For each
section, write a paragraph for the
CHOOSE A PRODUCT brochure.

1. Work in groups. Choose a product ▪▪ Each of the four students should

that you would like to advertise. take responsibility for one
Look back through Module 2 to get section. If students prefer, they
some ideas of different products. can work in pairs, with each pair
Before you start, check that each writing two sections. Monitor
group has chosen a different their progress and help with
product. Decide on a name for language development where
your product. needed.

▪▪ Organise the class into groups of

four students, depending on the
number of students in your class.
▪▪ Encourage the groups to find
a product all four members
would like to advertise. This
could be a piece of clothing, an
electronic product, a food item,
a traditional item, or something
else. Encourage them to use their
imaginations in choosing the
product and deciding on a name
for it.
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THE CUSTOMER PROFILE HOW TO BUY IT

• Are the typical customers male, female, or both? • How much does your product cost?
• How old are they? • What sort of shops can you buy it in?
• What social group do they belong to? • Can you buy it online? What is the
website? Is the price the same?
• Do they have any particular hobbies or interests?

4. Create the rest of the brochure. Include the following sections:

• a slogan (a short line which attracts people to the product)

• pictures of the product (draw these yourself, or find pictures online or in magazines)
• a logo (a design that represents your product)

5. Put all the sections of the brochure together. Use a computer or write it on some paper.
Organise the text and pictures in a logical order. Read it and check for mistakes.

Present your brochure

6. Produce a copy of your brochure for the other groups in your class. Then present it. Each
student talks about the section that they wrote or designed.

7. After each presentation, the class can ask questions about the products.

8. After all the presentations are finished, decide which is the best brochure. Have a class vote.
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4. Create the rest of the brochure. PRESENT YOUR BROCHURE

Include the following sections:
6. Produce a copy of your brochure
▪▪ Demonstrate the use of slogans for the other groups in your class.
and logos with the whole class.
Then present it. Each student talks
Bring in some advertisements
about the section that they wrote
with effective slogans, or ask
or designed.
students to come up with some.
Brainstorm famous slogans they ▪▪ Remind students of what an
may already be familiar with. effective presentation entails.
Similarly, find some examples They should speak slowly and
of logos, or ask students to find clearly, pay attention to volume,
these. use gestures carefully, and
maintain eye contact with their
▪▪ Encourage students to use their
audience. Encourage students
imaginations when coming up
to learn their texts as they will
with slogans and logos. If they
sound more natural when they
do not wish to use pictures,
talk about their pictures from
they should designate one team
memory.
member who enjoys art to draw
a picture (or pictures) of the ▪▪ Give them a few minutes to
product. rehearse their presentations
before they do them in front of
5. Put all the sections of the the class.
brochure together. Use a computer ▪▪ Make sure there is enough
or write it on some paper. time for each group to present
Organise the text and pictures in a their brochure. Congratulate
logical order. Read it and check for each group as they finish their
mistakes. presentation.
▪▪ Students should check each
other’s work in their team before
7. After each presentation, the
class can ask questions about the
they write up the final draft of
products.
their sections. Monitor and assist
where necessary. ▪▪ Encourage class participation and
support.

8. After all the presentations are

finished, decide which is the best
brochure. Have a class vote.
▪▪ Ask the class to vote for the best
brochure, and congratulate the
winning group.

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1. Assessment of your English language skills

▪ Look back over the module. What have you learned? Tick (✓) the appropriate box.

I can do I need to
I can do
SKILL STATEMEnT this with work on
this
help this

A. I can read a text about advertising techniques.

B. I can understand a description of the production process of

READING
jeans.

C. I can read and compare two descriptions of Fairtrade

farmers.

A. I can describe the production process of a product.

WRITING B. I can write an advert.

C. I can write about how I think Colombia should spend its

money.

A. I can discuss items that I need in an emergency situation.

SPEAKING B. I can present an advert to my classmates.

C. I can give my opinion about whether money makes you

happy.

A. I can understand information about a Fairtrade shop.

B. I can identify information about typical Colombian

LISTENING
handicrafts.

C. I can understand a conversation about being an ethical

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Self-assessment

As part of the learning process, it is

important that students complete
the self-assessment at the end of
the module. Tell students that self-
assessment is a lifelong strategy that
will help them improve what they do at
school, at home and later at work. Tell
them that this activity is not going to be
assessed, but explain its importance.

1. Assessment of your English skills

▪▪ Look back over the module.
What have you learned? Tick (✓)
the appropriate box.
The statements are based on
the specific skills students
should have developed during
this module. Ask students to be
honest with their answers. Talk
to them about the advantages of
the assessment and how it can
help them to to recognise their
strengths and reinforce the areas
in which they have weaknesses.

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2. Assessment of your English study skills

▪ Study skills help you improve in any school subject. Say how often you use these
study skills.

STUDY SKILLS ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER

1. Use tables and diagrams to

help me write a text.

2. Make vocabulary cards of new

words/expressions.

3. Organise my notes/
information in my notebook.

4. Watch English language

movies and TV shows.

5. Study at home.

3. Assessment of Let's work together

▪ First individually, and then with your group, assess your performance in the project
work. Write at least three comments for each aspect.

What I/we can do

What went well What didn’t work
better next time

Me

My
group

4. Assessment of Module 2
▪ Look back over the module then complete the sentences.
1. My favourite activity was …
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2. The most useful words or expressions were …

3. I enjoyed learning about …
4. I need to practise …
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Self-assessment

2. Assessment of your English study

skills
▪▪ Study skills help you improve
in any school subject. Say how
often you use these study skills.
Allow students to think about
the strategies they can use to
improve their English study skills.
Suggest that they think about the
learning strategies they use to
work effectively when learning
English.
3. Assessment of Let’s work together
▪▪ First individually, and then
with your group, assess your
performance in the project
work. Write at least three
comments for each aspect.
This section focuses on students’
collaborative skills particularly in
their project work. Use guiding
questions such as: Did you enjoy
making the brochure? Do you
think you chose an interesting
product? Did you have any
problems with the paragraphs?
After students have completed
their individual self-assessment,
invite them to get together with
their project team and do the
same activity to determine the
achievements of the team and
identify aspects to improve. Make
sure that they make respectful
comments. Advise them not to
concentrate on mistakes, but on
ways to improve.

4. Assessment of Module 2
▪▪ Look back over the module then
complete the sentences.
The aim of this section is to
give students the chance to
review and reflect on what
they have learnt in the module.
Tell students to take some
time to look back through the
module and complete their
sentences, and then share the
information with a classmate. Ask
a few volunteers to read their
sentences aloud.
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Module
Module

Weare
areall
alldifferent
different

In this
In this
module
module
youyou
willwill
… …

▪ compare
▪ compare
and and
contrast
contrast
different
different
traditions
traditions
around
around
the world
the world
and and
through
through
time,
time,
in in
UnitUnit
1 Different
1 Different
looks,
looks,
different
different
lifestyles
lifestyles

▪ identify
▪ identify
and and
challenge
challenge
different
different
concepts
concepts
of beauty,
of beauty,
in in
UnitUnit
2 Be2yourself
Be yourself
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▪ develop
▪ develop
awareness
awareness
of cultural
of cultural
diversity
diversity
and and
respect,
respect,
in in
UnitUnit
3 Mind
3 Mind
youryour
manners
manners

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We are all different 3

Module Overview
In this module, students will explore
the topic of identity. They will learn
about lifestyles in different countries,
traditions and attitudes around the
world, and cross-cultural differences.
Topics in the module include daily
routines, festivals and special occasions,
hobbies and free-time activities,
personal appearance, cultural rituals,
and living in different countries.
Introduce the module to students by
telling them the name of Module 3: We
are all different. Also, tell them this is
the third module in the English, please!
series. This is a good time to remind
students that they cannot write in the
books. They should write in their own
notebooks.

In this module you will …

Begin by reading through the unit
descriptions with students. If necessary,
use L1 to help students understand what
the module is about and what students
will be doing. You could ask one or two
questions to develop students’ interest
and to see how many words they already
know in English for the different topics,
for example, you could ask questions
like How would you explain what the
people of Colombia are like to someone
from another country? What activities
do we enjoy doing? What is our lifestyle
like? What is important to us?

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You will also ...

▪ listen to a ▪ read about a

description of world teenager’s typical

Rea
n
festivals day
▪ listen to an Liste ▪ read about

d
interview about different
hobbies in the past concepts of
and now beauty around
▪ listen to adverts for the world
beauty treatments ▪ read about
cultural aspects
of living in
Colombia
▪ describe a typical
day for a teenager
in a different part of

S pe a k
Write

the world ▪ interview your

classmates about
▪ interview your
their spending
classmates about
habits
their past hobbies
▪ write a quiz about ▪ describe an
advert on TV
another country
▪ role play a
dialogue in a
market

Let's work together

Write and perform a TV show

In this module, you will learn about different lifestyles, traditions and concepts
of beauty around the world. In the project, you will write and perform a TV show
about cultural differences. You will:

▪ plan the different sections of the show

▪ work on one section in small groups
▪ rehearse the whole show
▪ perform it to the rest of the class

To start the project, think about some TV shows that you enjoy. What makes a
good TV show? Do you have a favourite TV presenter? Why do you think
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You will also…
Draw students’ attention to the visual
detailing language skills. You can
go through this fairly quickly, just
reading aloud the skills-based work
that students will be doing, or allowing
students to read it for themselves.

Let’s work together

Project: Write and perform a TV show
This section introduces students to the
topic of the project they will do at the
end of the module. It explains useful
skills needed to work on a project
successfully as part of a team. It also
points out the importance of learning
how to assess their own work and
progress in the Self-assessment section
at the very end of the module.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Look at the pictures. Think about the activities you spend most time doing
each day. Copy the table and write five of the activities. Number them for
you: 1 = most time, 10 = least time.

do sport do homework play video games travel to school chat with friends

help with the watch TV study for exams listen to music check social
housework networks

Activities Me Student 1 Student 2 Student 3

2. Ask three other students about their activities and complete the table. Use the dialogue below to
help you.
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Example: How long do you spend doing sport every day?

I spend (20 minutes / two hours) doing sport / chatting with friends / watching TV.

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Lesson 1 1
MODULE 3 UNIT 1 OVERVIEW
Lesson Topic Language Focus Output
Lesson 1 Lifestyles around the world • Adverbs of frequency • Speaking: Discussing lives of teenagers around the
world
• Writing: Comparing lives of teenagers
Lesson 2 Celebrations around the • Using quantifiers • Speaking: Giving opinions on different festivals
world • Writing: Comparing festivals
Lesson 3 Leisure activities in the • Using used to … to talk • Speaking: Talking about past and present hobbies
past and present about past situations • Writing: Comparing past and present leisure activities

UNIT THEME Focus on Vocabulary Extra activity

In Unit 1 there are three lessons ▪▪ Play a game of Snap! Each
on the theme of ‘lifestyles and Get ready! student takes a piece of paper.
traditions’. By the end of the unit, On the paper, students write
students will be more aware of 1 Look at the pictures. Think about six sentences about their daily
different daily activities and special the activities you spend most time routine, following the model,
occasions in countries around the doing each day. Copy the table e.g. ‘I spend two hours every
world. They will compare their own and write five of the activities. day doing homework.’ Write this
lifestyles with those of people from Number them for you: 1 = most sentence on the board. Model
other countries, explore how people time, 10 = least time. the expressions ‘So do I!’ and ‘Me
too!’ Write these on the board.
celebrate festivals around the world, ▪▪ As a class, discuss what is
talk about festivals in Colombia happening in each picture. ▪▪ Encourage students to get out of
and describe how people celebrate Help with vocabulary where their seats and walk around the
them. They will discuss how modern necessary. Encourage students to class. They need to find someone
lifestyles have changed compared use complete sentences with the who does the same thing.
to the past using used to. Finally correct verb tense. Example:
they will survey and report on their ▪▪ Ask students to fill in the table A: I spend 30 minutes every day
classmates’ hobbies both now and individually. Check their use of checking social networks.
when they were younger. language. B: So do I!
Both: Snap!
LESSON OVERVIEW 2. Ask three other students about ▪▪ The game continues until all
their activities and complete the students have found a match for
In this lesson students will become table. Use the dialogue below to their activities.
familiar with the daily routine of help you.
students in countries like Japan and ▪▪ Tell students they are going Extra activity
the United States. Then, they will have to complete a survey of their ▪▪ Play a game of Guess Who.
the opportunity to compare the daily classmates to find out more Students work as a class. One
activities of those foreign students with about their activities. Model the student takes on the role of
their own. Students will also find out structure of the sentence. As a someone known to everyone.
about their classmates’ lifestyles and class, practise asking sentences This could be another student in
will investigate different countries to using this pattern. the class, or it could be a famous
learn about their lifestyles as well.
▪▪ Ask students to work in groups person. The other students guess
of four. They should take turns who the person is.
asking each other about their Example:
activities. Monitor and assist A: I spend six days every week
where necessary. playing football.
▪▪ Report back on answers as a B: You’re Lionel Messi!
class; ask each group to say A: Yes.
something interesting about their
findings.
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Read

3. You are going to read about a Japanese teenager called Yuniko. How often do you think
she does these activities each week? Work with a partner and discuss your predictions.

Rides her bike

I think she … Reading Tip
Think about what you already
Has Reading Club know about a topic before reading.
I think she … It can help you understand the new
information better.

Has a lie-in
I think she …

4. Now read the interview with Yuniko. Check your predictions from exercise 3.

Reporter: Hello Yuniko. Thank you for letting us talk to you. Do you
have a busy week?
Yuniko: Yes, I do.
Reporter: Tell us about your typical week.
Yuniko: Well, I work hard. I always get up at 6:30 every day and get
ready for school. I normally walk to school but I ride my bike
once a week. Classes start at 8:00, we study until 12:00 and
then we have 50 minutes for lunch. After that, we continue
classes and we finish at 4:00 pm, but I have Reading Club
three times a week, so on those days I leave school at
5:00 pm. I go to an academy for extra classes in English and
Maths on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Reporter: Wow, you really are busy! What time do you get home?
Yuniko: At about 8:00 … then I have dinner.
Reporter: Do you ever have fun?
Yuniko: Of course I do! After dinner, I’m usually a bit lazy, so I sometimes surf the net, chat with friends
or play video games until 9:00 pm.
Reporter: Do you go to bed after that?
Yuniko: No, I have lots of homework every night, so I work until 11:00. After that, I prepare everything
for the next day and I often go to bed after midnight.
Reporter: But you rest at the weekend, don’t you?
Glossary
Yuniko: Well, we have classes every Saturday, but on Sunday
I have a lie-in and then I go out with friends.
▪ busy: ocupado/a
▪ lazy: perezoso/a
▪ chat: charlar
5. Read the interview again and answer the questions. ▪ rest: descansar
▪ have a lie-in: quedarse en la cama
a. How many hours does Yuniko study at school?
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b. How often does she go to an academy?

c. What does she do in her free time?
d. What do you think of her daily routine?
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Lesson 1 1
Read 4. Now read the interview with
Yuniko. Check your predictions
3. You are going to read about a from exercise 3.
Japanese teenager called Yuniko. ▪▪ Have students read the text
How often do you think she does individually and silently. Check
these activities each week? Work answers as a class.
with a partner and discuss your
predictions.
Answers
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the Yuniko…
Reading tip. Give or elicit some
examples of how background rides her bike once a week.
knowledge can help with reading has Reading Club three times a week.
comprehension. For example, has a lie-in every Sunday.
if you are reading about the
daily routine of a famous sports
celebrity, it is helpful to know 5. Read the interview again and
what sport the person plays, answer the questions.
what his/her team is, whether ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs
he/she is married, and so on. to write the answers to the
▪▪ Review the sentence structure: questions.
She watches television every day
/ once a week / twice a week / Answers
three times a week.
a Yuniko studies at school for 7
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to hours and 10 minutes.
guess how often Yuniko does each
b She goes to an academy twice a
activity. The important thing here
week, on Tuesday and Thursday.
is linguistic accuracy rather than
factual accuracy, i.e. it doesn’t c In her free time, she surfs the
matter what answers students net, chats with her friends, plays
give. Some answers may be: video games and goes out with
I think Japanese teenagers use her friends.
the Internet many hours a day, d Students’ own answers.
because they (Japanese) make
a lot of technology related
products, have high speed Extra activity
Internet and online facilities.
▪▪ Ask students to stay in their
I think they don’t use their bikes
pairs. They should create a
often because they have good
role play based on the reading.
cars there.
Student A is the reporter, and
I think they do a lot of school
Student B is a student (the
work because they have a strict
student can play him/herself, or
education system.
act the part of someone else).
Glossary Practise the use of frequency
adverbs. The best role plays can
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the be performed in front of the
glossary. Explain that it has words
class.
they may not know in English.
▪▪ Students can copy the words
and the L1 translation into their
notebooks, or if they have them,
their vocabulary books.
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Focus on Language

6. Look at the underlined words in the interview with Yuniko. Classify them into the table.

Adverbs of frequency Frequency expressions

always every day, once a week

7. Look at the frequency adverbs in the text. Then, complete with before or after.

▪ Adverbs of frequency go the verb be.

▪ Adverbs of frequency go other verbs.

8. Look at the frequency expressions in the interview with Yuniko. Where do these expressions go
in a sentence?

9. Write the sentences again. Put the word/expression in brackets in the correct place in the
sentence.

a. I do my homework in the evening. (usually) d. My dad is at home on Sunday. (always)

b. My sister plays a musical instrument. (twice a week) e. I do not listen to music at night. (often)
c. I check social networks. (every night)

Listen
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10. Matt, an American boy, is talking about his daily routine. Copy the table. Then listen and write
the times.

Activity Time
Wake up and get ready for school 6:30
Take bus to school
Arrive at school
All classes finish
Leave school
Eat dinner
Do homework
Listen to music, check social networks and
other sites
Go to bed

11. Look at the table again. Add a new column and write the times that you do each activity.
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12. What’s the same and what’s different between you and Matt? Tell your partner.
Example: Both of us wake up at 6:30. He does his homework at 8:00 but I do mine at 7:30.

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Focus on Language
Answers Audio script 27
6. Look at the underlined words in a I usually do my homework in the Hi! My name is Matt and this is what
evening. I do every day. I wake up at 6:30 and
the interview with Yuniko. Classify
then I get ready for school. At about
them into the table. b My sister plays a musical
7:20 I take the bus to school. I arrive
▪▪ Explain to students what is meant instrument twice a week. at school at 7:40 and start class right
by adverbs of frequency and c I check social networks every away. All classes finish at 3:00, so we
frequency expressions. night. have to eat lunch at school. After class
I go to my basketball practice. I belong
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to d My dad is always at home on
to the school’s team. I love the time
complete the task. Sunday. we spend at the gym. I finish practice
▪▪ Check answers as a class. e I do not often listen to music at at 4:00 and then I go home. When I get
night. home, I usually sit on the couch and
watch TV. Other days I help my mom with
Answers some chores like washing the dishes or
Adverbs of frequency – always, tidying. At 6:30 dinner is ready and we
normally, usually, sometimes, often Extra activity sit together to eat. After that, I watch
Frequency expressions – every day, ▪▪ Play a game of True or False? Ask TV for a while. I usually do my homework
students to individually write at about 8:00. It doesn’t take me long.
once a week, three times a week,
three sentences about themselves. After that, around 8:30, I’m free to listen
every night, every Saturday
Two must be true and one false to my favourite music and check social
networks and other websites at the same
(all should be grammatically
time. Finally, I go to bed at about 10:30
7. Look at the frequency adverbs correct). Model the game for
or later.
in the text. Then, complete with students with three of your own
before or after. sentences. When students know
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to what to do, student A reads his/
Answers
complete the exercise. her three sentences to the class.
Take bus to school – 7:20am
▪▪ Check answers as a class. Other students ask questions to
find out which of the sentences Arrive at school – 7:40am
are not true. All classes finish – 3:00pm
Answers Example: Leave school – 4:00pm
Adverbs of frequency go after the A: I usually cook dinner.
Eat dinner – 6:30pm
verb be. I listen to music three times
a week. Do homework – 8:00pm
Adverbs of frequency go before
other verbs. I always get up at 7:00. Listen to music, check social
B: What did you cook last night? networks and other sites – 8:30pm
A: Um… I can’t remember. Go to bed – 10:30pm or later
8. Look at the frequency expressions B: That’s false! You don’t usually
in the interview with Yuniko. cook dinner.
Where do these expressions go in
11. Look at the table again. Add a new
a sentence? Listen column and write the times that
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to you do each activity.
complete the exercise. 10. Matt, an American boy, is talking ▪▪ Ask students to work individually
▪▪ Check answers as a class. about his daily routine. Copy the
to complete this task. Monitor
table. Then listen and write the
and assist where necessary.
times.
Answers
▪▪ In this exercise, students will 12. What’s the same and what’s
Frequency expressions go at the end different between you and Matt?
practise listening for times of the
of a sentence. Tell your partner.
day. First, ask students to copy
the table into their notebooks. ▪▪ Review the structures We both
9. Write the sentences again. Put the If necessary, do a little review of … and He …. , but I … Ask
word/expression in brackets in the how to say clock times in English. students to work in pairs to share
correct place in the sentence. ▪▪ Then, play audio Track 27. Play information. Monitor and assist
the audio first without pausing. where necessary.
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to Ask students to write down the
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complete the exercise.

times they hear.
▪▪ Check answers as a class. ▪▪ Play the audio again, as
necessary. Check answers as a
class.

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Speak

Say it!

/θ/ and /ð/

28
13. Read, listen and repeat.
▪ Notice the words three and this. Both have the letters “th” in them,
but they have different pronunciation.
/θ/: three, thing, think, something, thank, path, Maths
/ð/: this, other, those, that, then, brother

14. Think of the two students you have read and heard about, Yuniko and Matt. Think also about your
own lifestyle. Discuss these questions with your partner.

a. Which person’s lifestyle is the most similar to yours? Why?

b. Who has the hardest daily routine?
c. Do you prefer Yuniko’s or Matt’s routine? Why?

15. Look at the activities in exercise 1 on page 86. Ask and answer questions about how often you do
them. Use the dialogue below to help you.

Example: How often do you help with the housework?

I help with the housework every day. I usually do the washing-up. What about you?

Write

16. Choose a different country or a different region in Colombia. Write some ideas about the lifestyle
of the teenagers who live there.

Useful expressions

Describing people’s lives

▪ Life is very different for teenagers in …
▪ They usually …
▪ They never …
▪ Every day, they …
▪ The most different thing is …
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Lesson 1 1
Speak 15. Look at the activities in exercise
1 on page 86. Ask and answer
13. Read, listen and repeat. questions about how often you do
them. Use the dialogue below to
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the help you.
Say it! Box. Tell students they
are going to learn about two ▪▪ One suggested way to carry out
different ways to pronounce the this activity: ask students to sit
th- sound. in a circle. Bring a soft ball or
beanbag to class.
▪▪ Write the words THINK and THEY
on the board. Drill pronunciation ▪▪ Give the ball to one student (A).
of these words. Show students Student A formulates a question
that both words have the and chooses a student (B) to
combination th. answer it. A throws the ball to B.
▪▪ Draw the symbol next to each ▪▪ If B answers with correct English,
word. Drill pronunciation of he/she then formulates another
both words and sounds. Explain question, chooses a student (C),
what it means to have a voiced and throws the ball to C.
or voiceless sound. THINK: /θ/ ▪▪ The game continues until every
(voiceless) THEY: /ð/ (voiced). student has asked/answered a
▪▪ Play audio Track 28. Have question about daily activities.
students repeat what they hear.
Monitor for accuracy.
Write

16. Choose a different country or a

Audio script 28 different region in Colombia. Write
/θ/: three, thing, think, something, some ideas about the lifestyle of
thank, path, Maths the teenagers who live there.
/ð/: this, other, those, that, then,
brother
▪▪ The objective of this activity is to
have students make comparisons.
First, ask students to brainstorm
in groups some countries or
Extra activity
regions where teenagers might
▪▪ Try the following tongue twisters have very different lives. Make a
with students: list on the board.
Red leather, yellow leather. ▪▪ Then, ask them to work
Is this the thing? Yes, this is the individually to write a short
thing. paragraph using the Useful
They threw three thick things. expressions in the box. Monitor
Father, mother, sister, brother - for accuracy. This activity could
hand in hand with each other. also be set for homework if
Whether the weather be fine, students want to do some simple
or whether the weather be not online research.
/ Whether the weather be cold ▪▪ Some of their paragraphs can be
or whether the weather be hot / displayed around the classroom.
We’ll weather the weather,
whatever the weather,
whether we like it or not.

14. Think of the two students you

have read and heard about,
Yuniko and Matt. Think also about
your own lifestyle. Discuss these
questions with your partner.
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to
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complete this exercise. Monitor

and help where necessary.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Match the words in the box to the pictures.

Vocabulary Tip

pray – dress up – watch/set off fireworks – Notice how some words

always pair up with other
wish people all the best – visit family – watch parades –
specific words. This is
give people gifts – eat/cook special food called collocation. Learning
collocations will help you
speak and write more
naturally.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

2. Look at the pictures and answer the following questions.

a. Which festivals can you see in the pictures?

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b. Do you celebrate these days? If so, how?

c. What other festivals do people celebrate, in Colombia and abroad? How do they
celebrate them?

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LESSON OVERVIEW 2. Look at the pictures and answer
the following questions.
Celebrations and festivities tell us a lot
about a country’s culture and traditions. ▪▪ Tell students they are going to
This lesson will help raise awareness on learn about festivals and special
how different countries celebrate their days around the world. As a class,
holidays and how similar or different look at the three pictures. Ask
those celebrations are from our students what they can see in the
celebrations in Colombia. pictures.
▪▪ Now, ask students to work
Focus on Vocabulary in pairs to answer the three
questions.
▪▪ Review as a class; compare
Get ready!
ideas about how these days are
1. Match the words in the box to the celebrated in Colombia and in
pictures. other countries.
▪▪ As a class, discuss the concept
of collocations, as presented in Answers
the Vocabulary tip box. Write a Christmas, Valentine’s Day,
the word world on the board. Halloween
Ask students what might come
b Students’ own answers
after world, e.g. world record,
world peace, World Cup, World c Students’ own answers
Bank. Tell them that these words
are collocations, i.e. they ‘go
together’. Explain that when Extra activity
learning English, it is not enough ▪▪ For homework, give students one
to simply know individual words; of the following days:
they need to know how words go Mother’s Day
together. Father’s Day
▪▪ As a class, look at the pictures Children’s Day
and talk about what is in each Easter
one. Help with vocabulary where Independence Day
necessary. Thanksgiving
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to New Year’s Eve
match the words in the box with ▪▪ Ask students to choose a country.
the pictures. They should go online and find
▪▪ Review answers as a class. Point pictures of how this day is
out which words are collocates. celebrated in the country they
have chosen. If the day is not
Answers celebrated in a student’s chosen
country, that student should
1 eat/cook special food
choose another holiday. Ask
2 pray students to bring their pictures
3 watch/set off fireworks (or the Internet link to them) to
4 wish people all the best class; project them on the screen
and share information. Help with
5 visit family
vocabulary where necessary.
6 watch parades
7 dress up
8 give people gifts
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3. Read about two different festivals that are celebrated all around the world. Which festival
sounds more interesting to you and why? Tell a partner.

Saint Patrick's Day

Irish people celebrate an important day called Saint Patrick’s Day. This is celebrated every year
on the 17th of March. It’s an important festival all over the world, not just in Ireland.
Lots of Irish people dress up in colourful clothes and hats. They also draw shamrocks and
the Irish flag on their faces.
A lot of people watch the parade on the street where there are bands playing Irish
music and people dancing Irish dances.
Not many people go home early! In the evening, people often go to pubs to listen to
Irish music and to continue the party.

Chinese New Year

Chinese people celebrate New Year on the first day of the Chinese calendar,
which is usually in February.
Everyone spends time with their family, eating lots of special food, giving
gifts and watching fireworks.
Parents usually give their children red envelopes with some money inside.
There isn’t much money in the envelopes, but they believe it will bring them
good luck. For Chinese people, the colour red represents fire and can stop bad luck.
The celebration ends with the lantern festival – a night-time parade where people carry
lanterns and watch the dragon dance: a huge dragon made of silk, paper and bamboo.

Glossary

▪ shamrock: trébol
▪ lantern: linterna
▪ flag: bandera
▪ luck: suerte
▪ fireworks: fuegos artificiales
▪ silk: seda
▪ envelope: sobre de papel

4. Read the texts again. Copy and complete the diagram with information about the festivals.

Day C hi n e s e N e w
tr i ck ' s
Pa Ye
t a r Reading Tip
n
S ai

Use diagrams to help you organise

information. Draw a diagram and
Irish music parade write important words or ideas from
a text in it. It will help you to see
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Read 4. Read the texts again. Copy and Extra activity
complete the diagram with ▪▪ Play a game based on
information about the festivals. Scattergories. Divide the class
Glossary
▪▪ This exercise is designed to into groups of 4. Give each group
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the provide an opportunity for one holiday, e.g. Christmas,
glossary. Explain that it has words Chinese New Year, St. Valentine’s
students to practise organising
they may not know in English. Day, Halloween. Each group must
information from a text in a
▪▪ Students can copy the words visual organiser. write down as many words as
and the L1 translation into their
▪▪ Draw attention to the Reading possible related to that holiday.
notebooks, or if they have them, Example: Christmas—tree,
tip. Refer students to the
their vocabulary books. presents, cake, church, music,
diagram in the course book. Ask
3. Read about two different festivals them if they know what it is. etc.
that are celebrated all around the ▪▪ Elicit from students how they ▪▪ The group with the most words
world. Which festival sounds more can use a diagram to study (to wins. Review all words with the
interesting to you and why? Tell a organise information they read class.
partner. and/ or listen to). Focus on the
▪▪ Explain that students are going importance of using or creating Extra activity
to read about celebrations among visual representations, such ▪▪ Use the words that have been
Irish people and as charts, maps, timelines or provided in the activity above
Chinese people. Project a map. diagrams to organise information and play a word game, e.g.
Make sure that students can and illustrate the relationships Hangman, to reinforce them.
identify the locations of Ireland between the concepts and ideas.
and China. Ask students to guess ▪▪ Ask students to copy the diagram
which other countries are home into their notebooks. They should
to many people of Irish and work in pairs to write each word
Chinese descent. (Suggested or phrase under the name of
answers: the USA, Canada, the the celebration. If the word or
UK, Australia.) phrase describes more than one
▪▪ Ask students to look at the titles celebration, they should write
of the two sections. Ask whether it in the middle section. Monitor
they know anything at all about and offer help where needed.
these celebrations. Write ideas ▪▪ Review answers as a class. As you
on the board. Draw attention to are discussing the answers with
the two pictures and ask what the class, focus on the similarities
students can see in the photos. and differences between each
▪▪ Ask students to read the texts celebration. Use language like ‘In
on their own. After each text, Ireland, people …, but in China,
ask them some comprehension they …’ or ‘In both Ireland and
questions (When is it celebrated? China, people …’
Where? What do people do on
those special days? Ask any other Answers
specific question related to each Saint Patrick’s Day – Irish music,
text). people dress up in colourful
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to clothes and hats, draw shamrocks
share ideas on which celebration and the Irish flag on their faces,
sounds more interesting. Review go to pubs
as a class; perhaps take a vote on
Chinese New Year – spend time with
which celebration the class would
family, eat special food, give
like to attend.
gifts, watch fireworks, children
receive red envelopes with money
inside for good luck, a lantern
festival
Both – street parades, cultural
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Focus on Language

5. Look at the sentences and questions below. Copy and complete the table with the quantifiers.
Some quantifiers go in more than one place.

Affirmative sentences Questions

A lot of people dress up. Do many people watch the parades?
People spend a lot of time making their costumes. Is there much money in the envelopes?
We’re making some special cakes. Have you got any biscuits?
We’re drinking some special tea. Have you got any sugar?

Negative sentences
There isn’t much money in the envelopes.
Not many people go home in the evening!
There aren’t any people on the streets at night.
There isn’t any milk.
Useful language
Countable Uncountable
▪ Countable nouns are nouns that you can count.
Affirmative a lot of We use a/an and numbers before them.
I’ve got a brother and two sisters.
Negative
▪ We can’t count uncountable nouns.
Questions I like music. Have you got any water?

6. Think of a festival and a special meal that you eat. Explain what things you eat as part of the meal.
Use the quantifiers from exercise 5.

Example: For Christmas lunch, we eat a lot of vegetables. We also have some meat. We don’t
eat much bread and we don’t eat any salad.

Listen
29
7. Listen to four people describing their favourite special occasion. Match the people to the pictures.

a b c d

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Focus on Language another pair and carry out a role
4. If you’re in Spain in August, you
play in which they go shopping for
should go to the Tomatina. It happens
the items on the list. The students
5. Look at the sentences and every year at the same small town.
in one pair are the shoppers, and Everyone goes into the centre, and
questions below. Copy and
those in the other pair are the waits, and then the tomatoes arrive!
complete the table with the
storekeepers. When pairs have There are hundreds of thousands of
quantifiers. Some quantifiers go in
finished, ask them to change roles. them, and everyone throws them at
more than one place.
each other! You all get totally covered
▪▪ With the class, look at the Listen in tomatoes. It’s great fun! But if you
Useful language box. Discuss don’t like getting dirty, and you don’t
what is meant by countable and 7. Listen to four people describing like lots and lots of people, then I
uncountable nouns. Draw two guess you won’t like it.
their favourite special occasion.
columns on the board, and ask Match the people to the pictures.
students to provide words that
▪▪ In this exercise, students will Answers
can be countable and words that
hear about celebrations in
can be uncountable. These words a 2  b 3  c 4  d 1
different parts of the world.
could come from the lesson, from
First, as a class, discuss the four
classroom items, or from the
pictures. What do students see 8. Listen again and complete the
students’ own knowledge.
in the pictures? What are people table.
▪▪ Read through the three doing? Where do they think these
groups of sentences, checking events are taking place?
▪▪ Ask students to copy the table into
comprehension. Ask students to their notebooks. Then, play the
▪▪ Play audio Track 29. Play the
audio again, as necessary.
work in pairs to complete the
audio first without pausing. Ask
task. Remind them that there
students to match the speakers
▪▪ Check answers as a class. Write
is no clear match between the answers on the board to
to the pictures, based on any
quantifier and table box: some ensure that students have the
information they can grasp from
quantifiers may go in more than correct spelling of the countries
the first listening.
one box, and some boxes may and festivals.
contain more than one quantifier. ▪▪ Play again if necessary.
▪▪ Check answers as a class.
Answers
Audio script 29
Celebration: Songkran – Thai New Year
1. Well, if you’re in Thailand
Answers Place: Thailand
between April 13th and 15th,
Countable Uncountable you will be there for the Songkran Time: April 13th to 15th
Affirmative a lot of, a lot of, festival. It’s the Thai New Year. On the Activities: People march in processions
some some first day, people march in processions to worship Buddha, play with water
Negative many, any much, any to worship Buddha. A lot of people hoses and water balloons on the
Questions many, any much, any
play with water hoses and water street, visit temples and family
balloons on the street, so you should
be prepared to get wet! Most people Celebration: Day of the Dead
in Thailand are Buddhists, so they visit Place: Mexico
6. Think of a festival and a special temples. People also visit family. Time: November 1st
meal that you eat. Explain what 2. My favourite festival is the Day of the Activities: Make skulls out of candy
things you eat as part of the meal. Dead here in Mexico. It’s on the first and toys that look like skeletons.
Use the quantifiers from exercise 5. of November, and it’s a festival that Jokes, parties, dancing, music
celebrates people who have died. and a lot of delicious food.
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to We make skulls out of candy, and we
make a list. make toys that look like skeletons. Celebration: Thanksgiving
▪▪ You could play a game with this The celebration also includes jokes, Place: The United States
task. Ask each pair to make a list parties, dancing, music, and a lot of Time: The fourth Thursday in
of food that they eat as part of a delicious food. November
special meal, but not to give the 3. In the United States, Thanksgiving Activities: Have an enormous family
name of the celebration or festival. is a really important day. It’s the
meal, watch an American football
fourth Thursday in November. At
Each pair exchanges their list with game
Thanksgiving, we have an enormous
another pair, who has to guess meal with our families. We usually
which meal is being described. Celebration: The Tomatina
eat turkey, potatoes, cranberry Place: Spain
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Extra activity Time: August
watch a big football game together. I
Activities: Everyone throws hundreds
▪▪ Ask pairs to choose another meal mean American Football, not soccer!
of thousands of tomatoes at each
and to make a shopping list for Thanksgiving is a 100% American
festival. other in the centre of town
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9. Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.

a. Do you have similar festivals in Colombia to the ones that you have read and heard about
in this lesson? Which ones?
b. Which of the festivals in this unit is the most interesting? Why?
c. Which special occasion would you like to have in Colombia? Why?

In my opinion, … is more I think … is similar

interesting because … to … because …

I would like to have …

in Colombia because …

Say it!
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10. Read, listen and repeat.
/v/
▪ It’s very important to distinguish between /v/ and /b/.
• very berry
• vote boat
• van ban

Write

11. How do you celebrate the following festivals in Colombia? Choose two, and write a description.
Say when and where people celebrate and what they usually do.

a. Love and Friendship Day

b. Christmas
c. Patron Saint of the City
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d. Independence Day
e. New Year’s Eve
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Speak Write

9. Work in groups. Discuss the 11. How do you celebrate the

following questions. following festivals in Colombia?
▪▪ Draw student’s attention Choose two, and write a
to the expressions in the description. Say when and where
‘clouds’. Tell them they can people celebrate and what they
use these expressions to share usually do.
their opinions on festivals ▪▪ The objective of this activity
and celebrations. Model a is to have students practice
few sentences using your own descriptive writing.
opinions. ▪▪ First, ask students to brainstorm
▪▪ Now, ask students to work in in groups some aspects of each
groups of 3 or 4. Allow them festival that they could write
plenty of time to discuss these about, e.g. food, clothes,
questions. Monitor and provide parties, religious events. Make a
language assistance where list on the board.
necessary. ▪▪ Then, elicit vocabulary that can
be used with each topic, e.g.
10. Read, listen and repeat. food items, types of clothing.
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the Add these to your list on the
Say it! box. Tell students they board.
are going to learn about the ▪▪ Now ask students to work
differences between the /b/ and individually to write a short
/v/ sounds. paragraph on each of two
▪▪ Play audio Track 30. Have festivals of their choice. Monitor
students listen and repeat for accuracy. This activity could
the words. Drill pronunciation also be set for homework if
individually and chorally. students want to do some simple
online research.
Audio script 30 ▪▪ Some of their paragraphs can be
/v/ displayed around the classroom.
very berry
vote boat
van ban

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Write five activities that you do to have fun.

2. Match the pictures with the expressions from the box.

collecting something – going to parties – making things – going to the park – playing children’s games –
going to the swimming pool – texting friends – going to theme parks – watching movies – doing puzzles

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

3. Talk to your partner about the activities above.

a. Which ones do you like? Why?
Vocabulary Tip
b. Which activities were more common in the past and
which are more common now? Labelling pictures is
a good strategy to
help you learn new
4. Read the box. Then write four true sentences using play vocabulary.
about you and people that you know.

Example: My dad plays tennis with his friends every week.

I’d like to play the guitar.

Useful language
play + games, sports and music
▪ When we talk about games and sports, we don’t use an
article after play.
I play football.
I played children’s games when I was younger.
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▪ When we talk about musical instruments, we use the

before the name of the instrument.
Do you play the piano?
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LESSON OVERVIEW Extra activity
Answers
This lesson will help students contrast ▪▪ Ask students to find pictures of
1 chatting online famous sports players. They can
fun activities in the past and now. They
will also learn useful expressions to talk 2 going to parties mount these on a piece of paper
about habits in the past and present. By 3 making things and write sentences underneath,
the end of the lesson, they will write a 4 collecting something e.g. He plays baseball or She
report about the topic. plays tennis. Students can give
5 doing puzzles mini-presentations about their
6 going to the swimming pool chosen sports player.
Focus on Vocabulary
7 going to the park

Get ready! 8 watching movies

9 going to theme parks
1. Write five activities that you do to 10 playing children’s games
have fun.
▪▪ Give students a few minutes
to brainstorm individually: 3. Talk to your partner about the
they should make a list in their activities above.
notebooks of five things they do ▪▪ Ask students to think of reasons
to have fun. As another option, to justify why they like the
you can make it competitive by activities they chose. Monitor and
asking students to work in teams, help students with the vocabulary
queue up and take turns to run they may need.
to write words on the board. ▪▪ Organise students to work in
The winner is the team with the groups of three to talk about
largest list of activities correctly their choices and share ideas.
spelled.
▪▪ Students in groups discuss which
▪▪ When they are finished, make activities were more common
a master list of activities on in the past and which ones are
the board. As you write the common now.
activities, point out collocations ▪▪ You can close the activity by
to students, e.g. which nouns go asking the question to the whole
with play, which go with make, group. Record the information
which go with watch, and so on. on the board on a chart and ask
2. Match the pictures with the students to explain why they give
expressions from the box. those answers.
▪▪ Ask students to look at the 4. Read the box. Then write four
Vocabulary Tip. Remind them true sentences using play about
how useful it is to label pictures you and people that you know.
as a strategy to learn new ▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the
vocabulary. A technique students Useful language box. Here, we
use is to make vocabulary lists are looking at the verb play and
and translate the words into the nouns with which it collocates
Spanish. Tell them another (games, sports and musical
technique is to make lists and instruments). Go through the
draw the picture of the word, example sentences as a class, and
i.e. their own Pictionary. elicit a few more for each group.
▪▪ Give students some time to ▪▪ Now, ask students to work
match pictures and words individually to write four
individually. Encourage them to sentences of their own. They
try even if they do not know all can share their sentences with a
the words. partner or with the class.
▪▪ Then, ask students to compare
their answers in pairs and then
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point out collocations as they
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5. Copy the list below. Then listen to a radio talk show.
For the activities in the list, tick in the 1960s or now.

in the 1960s now

a. go to the park
b. go to parties
c. text friends
d. listen to music on a phone
e. have picnics
f. visit friends
g. play cards
h. take hundreds of photos

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6. Listen again. Write one more activity that Julia
mentions, and one more that Tommy mentions.

Focus on Language

7. Look at these sentences and question. Then answer questions a-c.

I used to collect coins. We didn’t use to have telephones at home.

Did you use to talk on the phone?

a. Do these situations refer to a past or present event?

b. Are the situations the same now?
c. Do the situations refer to something that happened just one time?

8. Think of three activities for each of the following. Use exercises 2 and 5 to help you. Then write
sentences with People used to and People didn’t use to.

▪ Things that people did in the past, but don't do now.

▪ Things that people do now, but didn't do in the past.

Example: People used to play cards a lot with their friends.

People didn’t use to text their friends.
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5. Copy the list below. Then listen Presenter: That’s interesting Tommy.
to a radio talk show. For the Answers
But do you ever actually meet your
activities in the list, tick in the friends in person? a past event
1960s or now. Tommy: Of course! We often go to parties b no
▪▪ Before the class, ask students at the weekend. Also, I love watching c no – they are regular actions in
to find out something about the movies with my friends.
the past
1960s. As a class, brainstorm
ideas about life in the 1960s.
Think about famous events, Answers
▪▪ Elicit examples from students.
Draw particular attention to the
fashions, music, and more. a in the 1960s e in the 1960s
negative and question forms,
▪▪ In this exercise, students will b now f in the 1960s which do not have the final –d.
hear about leisure activities in
the past and present. First, as a
c now g in the 1960s ▪▪ Remind students that did is the
d now h now auxiliary for the simple past tense
class, discuss the four pictures.
and that’s the reason why it is
What do students see in the
used here to formulate questions
pictures? What are people doing? 6. Listen again. Write one more about habits in the past.
In what time period do they think activity that Julia mentions, and
these events are taking place? one more that Tommy mentions. 8. Think of three activities for each
▪▪ Play audio Track 31. Play the of the following. Use exercises
▪▪ Play audio Track 31 again. Ask
audio first without pausing. Ask 2 and 5 to help you. Then write
students to work individually to
students to match the activities sentences with People used to and
find one more activity for each
to the time period. People didn’t use to.
speaker.
▪▪ Play again if necessary. ▪▪ Ask students to complete this
▪▪ They can check their answers in
▪▪ Check answers as a class. pairs and then with the class. exercise in pairs. Monitor carefully
for grammatical accuracy.
Audio script 31 ▪▪ Share answers as a class.
Answers
Presenter: Welcome to What’s On.
Any one from each: Extra activity
Today’s programme is about how
teenagers had fun in the past and Julia – collect things, ride bikes ▪▪ Before the class, cut up pieces of
how they do now. Julia, you’re now a
Tommy – chat with friends online, paper or use index cards; write on
grandma. Can you think back to when
watch movies each piece one of the following
you were a teenager? What did you words: clothes / hobbies / sports
use to do in your spare time? / school / food / family / pets /
Julia: In the sixties, when I was a home. Divide your students into
teenager I used to talk to my friends Focus on Language groups of four; make a set for
for hours and hours.
each group.
Presenter: Did you use to talk on the 7. Look at these sentences and
phone? questions. Answer the questions
▪▪ Give each group a set of cards.
Julia: Of course not! We didn’t use to Students lay the cards out face
a-c.
have telephones at home so I used down. Student A turns over one
to visit my friends or sometimes they ▪▪ The key language point here is the card. This student looks at the
visited me. We used to play cards. use of used to to talk about past word on the card and makes
We also collected things – I used to experiences. First, read the three a sentence about his/her own
collect coins, for example. sentences together as a class. life. The other group members
Presenter: Where did you use to go ▪▪ Make sure students understand may ask questions based on the
together?
the concept of habits, customs sentence given by student A.
Julia: We loved going to the park. Boys
or routines. Ask students to tell Student A then returns the card,
used to ride bikes to the park and
girls used to take food to have picnics you what they usually do in their face down.
there. spare time. ▪▪ Repeat until all students have
Presenter: And what about the younger ▪▪ Check students understand the made three or four sentences.
generations? Tommy, you are 15. How difference between present Example
do teenagers have fun these days? and past. Ask them to give you A: School. I used to go to a
Tommy: We also have lots of choices. examples of habits they had in the
Most teenagers have a smartphone
smaller school. Now I come to
past and habits they have now. this school.
now, and we use it to text our friends
▪▪ Ask for the equivalent of this B: Did you use to walk to school?
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and chat with them online. Also, I

listen to music on mine, and I love expression in L1 if you think it is A: No. I used to take the bus.
taking photos too. I take hundreds necessary and will help students
every day! understand better.
▪▪ Now ask students to answer the
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9. Read the article quickly. Put the sentences below in the correct place.
a. Communicating with others helped people with a particular hobby.
b. Technology can help us find new ideas.
c. In the middle of the 20th century, making models was really popular.
d. Reading was one of the most popular pastimes.

Hobbies: then and now

1. A lot of parents and children used to spend their free time
making toy cars, boats and planes with wood or plastic parts. Nowadays people still work
on models, but they usually have electronic parts, and they don’t look like traditional
models.
2. In the past, like now, if you sent a letter, you put a stamp on it,
and a lot of people loved collecting them. Some people even paid a lot of money for
unusual ones. These days however, people rarely send letters. Collecting stamps has
become a very unusual hobby.
3. It was very common to see parents reading along with their
children at bedtime. Now, people seem to be too busy and children don’t read as much.
Most people spend their free time using technology instead – tablets, smartphones and
other devices have changed the way in which we have fun.
4. If you want to find out about a new or exciting hobby nowadays,
it is really easy to go online and find what you want to know in seconds. In the past
however, it took a long time. People asked friends or relatives, or looked for information
in books in the library.

Glossary
▪ pastime: pasatiempo ▪ device: aparato
▪ nowadays: en la actualidad ▪ relatives: parientes
▪ stamp: estampillas

10. Read the text again and answer the following questions.
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a. Why is stamp collecting not very common these days?

b. How have models of planes, boats and cars changed?
c. What did teenagers in the past use to do when they wanted to know about a hobby?
d. Is reading a common hobby nowadays? Give reasons for your answer.

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Read 10. Read the text again and answer Extra activity
the following questions. ▪▪ Play a simplified game of
Glossary ▪▪ Ask students to discuss these Pictionary to consolidate the
questions in pairs. Review as a vocabulary learned in this lesson.
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the class. Before the class, prepare a list
glossary. Explain that it has words of key words from the lesson;
they may not know in English. write these on pieces of paper
▪▪ Students can copy the words Answers or cards. In class, divide the
and the L1 translation into their a These days, people rarely send students into two or more teams,
notebooks, or if they have them, letters. depending on the size of the
their vocabulary books. b Nowadays, models usually class. A student from team A
have electronic parts, unlike comes to the board and chooses
9. Read the article quickly. Put the
traditional models that were a card. This student look at the
sentences below in the correct
made out of wood or plastic card and attempts to draw the
place.
parts. item represented by the word
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to any (e.g. stamp, picnic, model car).
vocabulary you consider students c They asked friends or relatives, or
looked for information in books in The student has one minute to
might not know and will probably draw the item; his/her team
impede comprehension. For the library.
must guess what it is. If they
example: pastime, nowadays, d It’s no longer a common hobby guess correctly, team A wins a
spend time, build, plastic because both children and point. If they cannot guess, the
models, stamp collecting, etc. parents spend their time using other teams may attempt to
You can use the pictures in the technology, such as tablets and guess. Continue until all words
reading to elicit vocabulary from smartphones, instead of reading. have been used up, and count up
students. the total number of points for
▪▪ Advise students to read the each team.
sentences before they read Extra activity
the paragraphs. Ask students ▪▪ Set this task for homework. Ask
to skim the reading to find the students to interview someone
paragraphs that contain the same in their family (e.g. a parent
words in the lines. It will help or grandparent) about his/her
them develop their skimming hobbies as a teenager. Students
skill. should make notes on their
▪▪ Ask students to work on their interview. In the next class,
own and compare with a students can work in groups and
classmate afterwards. share information about their
▪▪ Finally, check answers with the family member in the past.
whole class.

Answers
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11. In pairs or small groups, discuss the following questions.

a. Do children and teenagers have as much fun as they did in the past?
b. What differences can you mention about having fun in the past and now?
c. Why have the activities children and teenagers do for fun changed?
d. Do you think children and teenagers are as happy as they were? Why?

Write

12. Find out about your classmates’ hobbies now and in the past. Copy the table and write five
questions to ask your classmates. Use the activities in exercise 2 and your own ideas.

Questions Answers

Did you use to … when you were younger?

Did you …

Did you …

Do you … in your free time?

Did you …

13. Ask your classmates your questions and complete the table. Ask as many people as possible.

14. Now write a short report about your classmates’ hobbies now and in the past. Look at the
Useful expressions box on page 89 to help you.
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Speak 13. Ask your classmates your questions
and complete the table. Ask as
11. In pairs or small groups, discuss many people as possible.
the following questions. ▪▪ Set a reasonable amount of time
▪▪ This activity allows students to for students to go around the
develop their critical thinking class to complete this section.
skills by reflecting on what ▪▪ Ask students to form groups to
they have learnt in the lesson. discuss the questions. Monitor
They will need to evaluate and provide students with any
information, demonstrate an language they might need.
understanding of similarities and
14. Now write a short report about your
differences, and formulate an
classmates’ hobbies now and in the
opinion. They will also need to
past. Look at the Useful expressions
present their thoughts in clear
box on page 89 to help you.
language.
▪▪ Scaffold the activity by first
▪▪ Refer students back to the earlier
box and review the language
presenting some language
suggestions.
students can use for the tasks
listed above. Remind students ▪▪ Now ask students to work
of useful expressions they individually to write a short
can use, such as I think / The report. Monitor for accuracy.
main differences are … / In my This activity could also be set for
experience, … / In the past …, homework if students want to do
but now … some simple online research.
▪▪ Now, ask students to work in ▪▪ Some of their paragraphs can be
groups of three or four. Allow read aloud to the class.
them plenty of time to discuss
these questions. Monitor and Extra activity
provide language assistance ▪▪ Have students take poster-
where necessary. sized paper and design a poster
to show the similarities and
Write differences in the ways children
and teenagers had fun in the past
and what they do now. Then,
12. Find out about your classmates’
students present their posters to
hobbies now and in the past. Copy
the class.
the table and write five questions
to ask your classmates. Use the
activities in exercise 2 and your
own ideas.
▪▪ The objective of this activity
is to have students practise
comparative writing.
▪▪ Have students work in groups of
three. Ask them to brainstorm
ideas before writing the
questions. They can think of
activities first, and then write
the questions for those activities.
▪▪ Monitor and check students are
using used to properly.
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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Organise the words for describing people into the table.

straight – slim – tall – spiky – long – dark – medium build – wavy –

curly – short (x 2) – medium height – bald – fair – large – sporty

hair height build

2. Describe the people in the pictures. Use the words

in the box. Where do you think the people are from?
Useful language

Example: He’s got short, curly, black hair and Adjective order
tattoos on his face. I think he’s ▪ We use the following order for adjectives:
from Africa. 1. Length 2. Shape 3. Colour
He’s got short, curly, brown hair.
She’s got long, straight, black hair.
tattoos – rings – scars

1 2 3 4

3. Write a sentence to describe yourself. Then read Useful language

it to your partner. Does he/she agree?
Quite and very
Example: I’m quite tall and I’m medium build.
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▪ We often modify adjectives:

I’ve got short, curly, black hair and I’m quite short.
brown eyes.
He’s very slim.

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MODULE 3 UNIT 2 OVERVIEW
Lesson Topic Language Focus Output
Lesson 4 Ideals of beauty around • Use of have to and don’t have to • Speaking: talking about obligation
the world; rituals in to express obligation • Writing: an opinion piece on the topic of
different cultures beauty
Lesson 5 Bullying and violence • Ask + someone + to do something • Speaking: a discussion on how to advise
among young people someone in a difficult situation
• Writing: a news story
Lesson 6 Beauty treatments • Use of second conditionals to • Speaking: describing before/after sequences
express hypothetical situations and comparisons
• Writing: a letter of advice

UNIT THEME Extra activity

Answers
In Unit 2 there are three lessons on ▪▪ Play a game. Each student writes
Hair: straight, spiky, long, dark, three sentences about another
the theme of ‘appearance’. By the wavy, curly, short, bald, fair
end of the unit, students will be student in the class. Student A
more aware of different attitudes Height: tall, short, medium height reads his/her sentences aloud.
towards appearance. They will learn Build: slim, medium build, large, The first student to guess the
about concepts of beauty around the sporty identity of the classmate is the
world, write a composition outlining winner. This student reads his/
their opinions on what beauty is, her sentences next. Continue
and describe the appearance of 2. Describe the people in the pictures. until all students have described
both people and objects. They will Use the words in the box. Where do someone.
read and talk about experiences of you think the people are from?
appearance-related bullying, and write ▪▪ Ask students to look at the Useful
a news article about someone who has language box. Pay attention to
experienced bullying. Finally they will adjective order. You may want to
read an advice forum and offer advice, practise this by asking students
using the second conditional, to to produce sentences about
people who are considering changing themselves, their classmates,
their appearance. and other people (e.g. famous
people).
LESSON OVERVIEW ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs.
They should look at the people
In this lesson students will learn about in the pictures and describe
concepts of beauty and initiation rituals them. They should try to use the
in different cultures around the world. vocabulary in exercise 1.
By the end of the lesson students will
▪▪ Check answers as a class. Write a
understand that concepts of beauty vary
list of descriptive vocabulary on
according to culture. They will also have
the board.
an understanding of rituals that boys go
through in order to make the transition
▪▪ As a class, share ideas about
where these people all come from.
to manhood.
(They will find out when they read
the text on page 99.)
Focus on Vocabulary
3. Write a sentence to describe
Get ready! yourself. Then read it to your
partner. Does he/she agree?
1. Organise the words in the box for ▪▪ Review the use of quite and very
describing people into the table. to modify adjectives, as shown
▪▪ Review the words in the box with in the Useful language box. Have
students. Check pronunciation students work individually to
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and word stress of each. write their sentences. Monitor for

▪▪ Give students a few minutes to accuracy.
work in pairs to put the words in ▪▪ They can then share their
the correct boxes. sentences with a partner.
▪▪ Check as a class.

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4. Look at the pictures in exercise 2 again. Then read the text and find the country where each
person is from.

What is beauty?
Everyone has a different opinion about beauty. What one person considers beautiful or
attractive, someone else might find strange or ugly. Here are some examples of cultures from
around the world that have very different ideals of beauty.
In the Karo community from Indonesia, it’s considered beautiful for women to have scars on
their chest and stomach. A Karo girl starts to receive the scars at a young age. When the scars
are complete, she is ready to get married and have children.
In the Kayan community in Myanmar, in South-East Asia, women wear rings round their necks as
a sign of beauty. Girls begin to wear the rings at around five years old, and more are added as
they grow older. Older Kayan women have longer necks than usual because of this.
The Maori are the native people of New Zealand. A man is considered to be a better warrior
and more attractive to women if he has tattoos, especially if the tattoos are on his face.
In Mauritania in West Africa, large women are considered beautiful – the larger, the better.
Being slim is a sign of poverty, and is considered unattractive. Young girls eat a lot of food to
become large.
Everyone has a different opinion about what makes someone beautiful. But it’s important to
remember that the person you are on the inside is more important than how you look. As we
say in English, ‘beauty is only skin deep!’

Glossary
▪ beauty: belleza ▪ chest: pecho
▪ ugly: feo/a ▪ warrior: guerrero/a
▪ ideals: ideales ▪ beauty is only skin deep: la belleza es superficial

5. Choose the best option to complete the following sentences.

a. In the Kayan community, … c. In Mauritania, young girls …
1. women wear rings around their necks 1. exercise a lot to look slim and beautiful.
because they like them. 2. can get a husband if they are slim.
2. women have to wear rings around 3. have to get fat to be considered
their necks to look beautiful. beautiful.
3. women wear a new ring every year.
d. What does ‘Beauty is only skin deep’ mean?
b. In the Kayan community, … 1. It’s important to have beautiful skin.
1. only men wear the rings. 2. Deep skin makes you beautiful.
2. older women wear more rings than 3. What’s inside you makes you beautiful.
younger women.
3. the rings don’t affect their necks.
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6. Answer the following questions.

a. Where do the concepts of beauty come from?
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Read 5. Choose the best option to
complete the following sentences.
Glossary ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to
complete this exercise. Check as
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the a class.
glossary. Explain that it has words
they may not know in English.
▪▪ Students can copy the words Answers
and the L1 translation into their a 2
notebooks, or if they have them,
b 2
their vocabulary books.
c 3
4. Look at the pictures in exercise 2 d 3
again. Then read the text and find
the country where each person is
from. 6. Answer the following questions.
▪▪ Ask students what they think is ▪▪ Divide students into groups of
considered beautiful in Colombia. three or four to answer these
Write the following prompt on questions. Monitor and help with
the board and elicit answers: In vocabulary and expression.
Colombia a beautiful person is/ ▪▪ It is important to emphasise that
has... Answers might include long there is no absolute concept
hair, slim build, etc. of ‘beautiful’ or ‘ugly’; what is
▪▪ Now go back to the pictures in appealing or attractive in one
exercise 2. Ask students what culture (or to one individual) may
they think might be considered be perceived very differently by
beautiful in the places where someone else.
the people in the pictures live.
For example, in the first picture,
people might think tattoos are Suggested answers
beautiful. Help with vocabulary a Different cultures and
where necessary. communities have different
▪▪ Read the first paragraph aloud. concepts of beauty, so people
Explain what is meant by ideals grow up understanding beauty
of beauty; tell students that in the same way that their
these are different in different community understands it. These
parts of the world. concepts often stem from cultural
▪▪ Allow students to read the rest of tradition.
the text individually. b Students’ own answers
▪▪ You may want to project a map
to show students where in the
world these places are located. Extra activity
▪▪ It is important here to point out ▪▪ Give each student a country. Ask
to students that these pictures students to search online or in
may not be representative of magazines for pictures of people
entire nations. For example, not from that country. They should
all women in Myanmar have rings then write a brief description of
around their necks—this is limited a person.
to one specific group within that ▪▪ Example: This is Sung-Sook. She
country. is from Korea. She has long black
hair and brown eyes. She is tall
and thin. She has no tattoos. She
Answers is wearing jeans and a T-shirt.
1 New Zealand ▪▪ Make a photo collage of people
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2 Mauritania around the world and display it in

3 Indonesia the classroom.
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7. Listen to a radio show about rituals for boys in cultures around the world. Match the
people or place with the ritual.

People Ritual
a. Hamar people hunting lions
b. native people in Vanuatu diving off a 30-metre platform
c. Satere-Mawe people jumping over the backs of cows
d. Maasai people wearing a glove full of ants
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8. Listen again. For each of the rituals, write the reason why boys do it.
Example: Boys from the Hamar people jump over the backs of cows.
It represents the passage from boy to man.

Focus on Language

9. Complete the sentences from the radio show talk with have to or has to.

a. Boys wear gloves full of ants for ten minutes.

b. Young Maasai men hunt and kill a male lion.
c. A young man jump from a 30-metre platform.

10. Now look at the sentence below and match it to the correct meaning: a, b or c.

Girls don’t have to do these rituals.

a. Girls can’t do these rituals.

b. Girls aren’t permitted to do these rituals.
c. It isn’t necessary for girls to do these rituals.

11. Complete the sentences with the correct form of have to or don’t have to and the verbs
in brackets.

a. It’s Sunday. We (go) to school today.

b. Girls (eat) a lot in Mauritania if they want to find a husband.
c. Sorry, I can’t meet you this afternoon. I (help) my dad at home.
d. My aunt (work) because my uncle is really rich.
e. My brother (train) every morning because he’s on the school swimming team.
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Listen Dr Portman: In Vanuatu, in the Pacific Focus on Language
Ocean, a young man has to jump from
7. Listen to a radio show about a 30-metre platform with vines tied to 9. Complete the sentences from the
rituals for boys in cultures around his feet. It’s like bungee jumping. radio show talk with have to or
the world. Match the people or Presenter: That sounds really dangerous. has to.
Dr Portman: It is dangerous, but they
place with the ritual. ▪▪ The key language point here is
believe it shows that the boys are
▪▪ This listening activity addresses brave and mature. There’s something the use of have to to talk about
rituals in different cultures. more painful in the Amazon jungle. obligation.
You will need to provide some In the Satere-Mawe community, boys ▪▪ Point out the difference between
background information so that have to wear gloves full of ants for 10 have and has: has is used with
students get the most out of this minutes. The ants have a very painful the third person (he/she/it).
exercise. bite. It shows that the boys are men,
and can help the community. ▪▪ Elicit some examples of the
▪▪ First, discuss the concept of Presenter: Ouch! What’s the most structure from students; they can
rituals with the class. Ask students extreme ritual, in your opinion? give examples from their own
what rituals they have personally Dr Portman: I would say the Maasai Lion lives, e.g. I have to go to bed at
experienced. This might include, Hunt. Young Maasai men have to hunt 10 o’clock or I have to take a bus
for example, baptism or First and kill a male lion. The only weapons to school.
Communion. They may have also they can use are a lance and a shield. ▪▪ Students complete the sentences.
attended weddings, funerals, This shows that a man is strong and
Check answers as a class.
graduation ceremonies, and other prepared to defend the family in case
ritualistic events. of danger.
Presenter: Amazing! So, for all the young
▪▪ Explain to students that in some men who are listening, things aren’t so
Answers
parts of the world, rituals take hard for you really! a have to
place to show the transition b have to
from being a boy to being a man.
Ask students whether they have c has to
Answers
heard of anything like this.
a jumping over the backs of cows
▪▪ Write the word anthropologist on
b diving off a 30-metre platform 10. Now look at the sentence below
the board. Elicit or explain that and match it to the correct
c wearing a glove full of ants
anthropologists study different meaning: a, b or c.
cultures around the world and d hunting lions
write about how people live in ▪▪ In pairs, students confirm their
understanding of the meaning
different societies. 8. Listen again. For each of the rituals, and use of have to.
▪▪ Play audio Track 32. Play the write the reason why boys do it.
audio first without pausing. Ask ▪▪ Check as a whole class.
▪▪ Play audio Track 32 again. Ask
students to try to match the students to work individually to
people to the rituals. find the reason for each activity. Answers
▪▪ Play again if necessary. ▪▪ They can check their answers in Meaning c
▪▪ Check answers as a class. Return pairs and then with the class.
to the map you used earlier in
the lesson and show students 11. Complete the sentences with the
where these places are located. Answers correct form of have to or don’t
a It represents the passage from have to and the verbs in brackets.
Audio script 32 boy to man. ▪▪ Students consolidate their use of
Presenter: Today, I’m chatting b It shows that the boys are brave have to.
to anthropologist Dr Jamie Portman, and mature. ▪▪ Share answers as a class.
who is going to talk to us about the c It shows that the boys are men,
ritual that boys in different cultures and can help the community.
have to do before they are considered Answers
men. Dr Portman, give us some d It shows that a man is strong, and a don’t have to go
examples of these rituals. prepared to defend the family in
case of danger. b have to eat
Dr Portman: Boys have to do some really
extreme things. For example, in c have to help
Ethiopia, young men from the Hamar d doesn’t have to work
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tribe have to jump across the back

of cows. This represents the passage e has to train
from boy to man. f don’t have to get
Presenter: Wow! That’s incredible. What
else?

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12. In pairs, talk about things that you have to do and don’t have to do at the following places.

▪ at school
▪ at home
▪ in the town centre
▪ at an airport

Example: You have to show your passport at an airport.

13. In pairs, think of a famous person. Ask questions about the person, and guess who he/she
is. Use the vocabulary from exercise 1 to help you. Use the dialogue below as a guide.

Luis Is it a man or a woman?

Ana It’s a man.
Useful expressions
Luis What does he look like?
Ana He’s tall and medium build. Asking about appearance
Luis What is his hair like? ▪ What does he/she look like?
Ana He’s got short, spiky, black hair. ▪ What is his/her hair like?
Luis What does he have to do? ▪ What colour are his/her eyes?

Ana He has to play football every day.

▪ Is he/she … ?

Luis Is he James Rodríguez?

Ana Yes! Your turn now.

Write

14. Write a composition with the title ‘What is beauty?’ Include the following ideas and use the
Useful expressions box to help you.

▪ In your opinion, what does a person have to be / do to be beautiful?

▪ What doesn’t a person have to be / do?

Useful expressions

Writing a composition
▪ In my opinion, …
▪ I feel / think that …
▪ On the one hand, …
▪ On the other hand, …
▪ In conclusion, …
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Speak 13. In pairs, think of a famous person.
Ask questions about the person,
12. In pairs, talk about things that you and guess who he/she is. Use the
have to do and don’t have to do at vocabulary from exercise 1 to help
the following places. you. Use the dialogue below as a
guide.
▪▪ This activity allows students
to futher consolidate their ▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the
knowledge of the target Useful expressions box. Model the
structure. Review the structure activity with one of the students.
with the class, eliciting examples ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to
of sentences. carry out the exercise. Monitor
▪▪ Do the first one (at school) and help where necessary.
together. You could make this
competitive by dividing students
Extra activity
into teams and asking each ▪▪ Ask students to each identify
team to come up with a list of a famous person that they
obligations for school. Put the list personally consider to be
on the board. attractive; this could be a singer,
▪▪ Now ask students to work in actor, footballer, etc. Students
pairs; they should do the same should bring a picture of that
for the other three places. If you person to class. As a class, try
wish, you could expand the list to analyse why that person
to include more places, e.g. at is considered beautiful. For
the sports centre, at the library, example, someone who has long,
at church, at the doctor’s. Help blonde hair might be considered
with vocabulary where necessary. attractive in a culture that holds
this kind of hair in high regard.
▪▪ Share answers as a class.
Ask students to consider parts
Extra activity of the world where their chosen
person might not be considered
▪▪ Play a game in which students beautiful.
have to guess a person’s job.
Divide the class into teams. Write
A student from Team A comes
to the front and gives three 14. Write a composition with the title
sentences about someone’s job ‘What is beauty?’ Include the
using have to or don’t have to. following ideas and use the Useful
Example: expressions box to help you.
I have to work under the ground
▪▪ Refer students to the Useful
I don’t have to wear a suit.
expressions box. The objective of
I have to be strong and healthy.
this activity is to have students
▪▪ The student’s teammates must try practise opinion writing.
to guess the job (in the example, ▪▪ You may want to have students
miner). If they guess correctly, work in small groups to
they win a point. If they cannot brainstorm ideas before they
guess, the other teams are given write. This could be done in
the chance to try. class, with the actual writing
done for homework. Monitor
Extra activity and provide students with any
▪▪ Find some job advertisements language they might need.
in the local newspaper. Have ▪▪ Some of their compositions can
students work in groups to write be read aloud to the class.
sentences about what the person
in each job might have to do.
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Focus on Vocabulary

1. List five things that you think are beautiful. They can be objects, buildings, etc.

2. Look at the adjectives for describing things. Then look again at page 98 and add
any adjectives from there which you think are useful for describing things.

Size
thin – thick – wide – narrow

shape
round – square – triangular – flat

Texture
hard – soft – rough – smooth

3. Now write a description of one of the things that you

listed in exercise 1. Include as much detail as possible.

Example: I think coins are beautiful. They are round

and flat. They are smooth when you touch
them. They feel cold. They are made of
metal. They often have pictures of people
or symbols on them.

/tʃ/
Say it!
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4. Read the information. Then listen and repeat.
▪ The plural ending -s or -es has three different pronunciations:
/s/ objects /z/ coins /ɪz/ places
things faces news games cats boxes eyes cups streets

5. In pairs, describe your objects to each other, but don’t say what they are. Listen to the
descriptions and try to guess what the objects are.
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LESSON OVERVIEW 3. Now write a description of one Extra activity
of the things that you listed in ▪▪ Play a game of 20 Questions,
This lesson explores the topic of bullying
exercise 1. Include as much detail or Animal, Vegetable, Mineral.
at schools in relation to physical
as possible. Divide students into teams. A
appearance. During this lesson, students
will read articles about children who ▪▪ Ask students to look at the items student from Team A must think
have been bullied by their classmates they chose in exercise 1 and of an item and tell the class
because of their physical appearance choose one. In this case, they whether the item is an animal
and will express their opinion about will need to choose an item (i.e. a living being, which could
beauty concepts. that can be described using the be a person); a vegetable (i.e.
vocabulary given (i.e. a tangible something that grows, which
object rather than a poem or could be a flower, tree, or
Focus on Vocabulary
piece of music). other plant); or a mineral (i.e.
▪▪ Read the example so that something non-living, which
Get ready! students have a clear idea of could be a household item, a
how to describe their item. Write piece of technology, a form of
1. List five things that you think are transportation, etc.).
these sentence starters on the
beautiful. They can be objects,
buildings, etc.
board. Students might need to ▪▪ The rest of the class has 20
use them when writing their own questions to solve the puzzle.
▪▪ Start the lesson by asking students descriptions. They may only ask yes/no
to think about the concept questions.
A dog is /Dogs are…
of beauty. You may want to
It is/ They are…
refer students to a dictionary Extra activity
A dog has/ Dogs have…
to determine how the word is
It has / They have… ▪▪ Play a game of Kim’s Game.
defined by authoritative sources.
▪▪ Give them time in class to work Bring to class a number of items,
Discuss with the class whether the
individually on this task, or set it perhaps in the plural. These
word beautiful is limited only to
for homework. Students might also might include three coins, two
things you can see. For example,
like to draw the item they have cups, a rose, some keys, and
can you describe a piece of music
selected or download a picture of any other small items. While the
as beautiful? How about the smell
it to add to their writing. students are out of the room,
of a flower? A poem? Someone’s
display these items on a table
actions? Explore these questions 4. Read the information. Then listen in the centre of the room, and
with your class. and repeat. cover them with a cloth. When
▪▪ Give students a few minutes to
▪▪ Refer students to the Say it! box. the students enter, allow them to
formulate their lists individually. look at the items for one minute.
Tell them that the plural –s or –es
Remind them that they can write Then, cover them again. Students
may be pronounced in different
the names of places, people, need to remember what they
ways; the pronunciation depends
works of art, music, nature, or saw and make a list of all items
on what comes immediately
anything else they find beautiful. they recall. Give them a few
before the ending.
▪▪ Share ideas as a class.
▪▪ Read the examples provided: minutes to do this, then reveal
the items again. The student
2. Look at the adjectives for objects, coins, and places. Direct
students’ attention to the last with the most accurate list is the
describing things. Then look again
sounds of the plural form /z/, winner. Review the vocabulary
at page 98 and add any adjectives
/s/, and /ɪz/. Model with plenty of the items in the game, paying
from there which you think are
of examples. attention to the pronunciation of
useful for describing things.
plural forms.
▪▪ Refer students back to the ▪▪ Play audio Track 33. Ask students
vocabulary they learnt at the to listen carefully to the
beginning of lesson 4. The words pronunciation of the plural forms,
in the boxes are useful words for and to repeat what they hear.
describing; the words from lesson 5. In pairs, describe your objects
4 can be added to these. to each other, but don’t say
what they are. Listen to the
descriptions and try to guess what
Answers
the objects are.
Size – slim, tall, long, short, large
▪▪ Ask students to carry out this
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Shape – straight
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Texture – spiky where necessary.

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6. Read the article. What do Alfie’s parents want to do?

Violence in our towns

More and more young people are suffering from bullying and violence
because of the way that they look. Fourteen-year-old Alfie Lewis went
to hospital after an attack by a group of teenagers in his town last
week. Alfie is an emo – a young person who wears black clothes and
listens to alternative music – and is a target because of this. He says
‘I would like people to accept me. Most people are fine. But there is a
minority who don’t like me because I am different.’
Alfie says that he feels safe at school. However, in the town centre, he has recently had trouble
with a group of teenagers from a different school. He always tells them not to follow him, but
they don’t listen. Last week, it turned violent. ‘They started throwing food at me’, Alfie says. ‘I
asked them to leave me alone, but suddenly they attacked me. There were four of them, and I
had no chance.’ Alfie had a broken nose and two broken ribs, and was in hospital for three days.
Alfie’s parents are afraid. They don’t want him to go into the town centre on his own, and they
want to move to a different town. However, they believe that things will be the same there. His
mother says ‘We need everyone to be more tolerant. That way we can have a better society.’

Glossary
▪ suffer from: sufrir
▪ I had no chance: no tenía ninguna posibilidad
▪ target: blanco
▪ broken: roto/a
▪ minority: minoría
▪ ribs: costillas
▪ trouble: problemas

7. Select the correct option to complete the sentences.

a. The attack happened … c. The teenagers threw food at him …

1. at school. 1. before they attacked him.
2. in the town centre. 2. after they attacked him.
3. in a different town. 3. and then they followed him.

b. Alfie says that a minority of people ... d. Alfie’s parents think that …
1. accept him. 1. society is tolerant.
2. don’t accept him. 2. things will be better in a different town.
3. Are fine. 3. The town centre is dangerous for Alfie.

8. Discuss the questions in small groups.

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a. Why do you think the teenagers attacked Alfie?

b. Do you know any true stories like this?
c. What do you think we can do to stop bullying and violence?
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Read Extra activity Extra activity
▪▪ Write the question words who? ▪▪ Ask students to work in groups
Glossary what?, where?, when?, why? on to write a list of classroom rules
the board. In this case, they designed to ensure courtesy
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the will answer the Wh- questions: and respect. Give them the first
glossary. Explain that it has words who, what, where, when, and one as an example, e.g. Don’t
they may not know in English. why. These questions do not call other students rude names.
▪▪ Students can copy the words appear in the course book. This Display these lists around the
and the L1 translation into their is a suggestion to keep students classroom.
notebooks, or if they have them, accountable and to model a
their vocabulary books. good strategy they can use while
reading.
6. Read the article. What do Alfie’s
parents want to do? Who? Alfie Lewis, a 14-year-old
boy.
▪▪ First, ask students to look at the What? He was attacked by a
picture of the boy. Tell them his
group of teenagers.
name is Alfie. Elicit descriptions
Where? In his town.
of the boy. Write these on the
When? Last week.
board. Ask students to speculate
Why? Because they didn’t like his
on how he is feeling, e.g. happy,
appearance.
sad, angry, etc.
▪▪ Now introduce the concept of 7. Select the correct option to
bullying. Write the word on the complete the sentences.
board, and ask students if they ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to
know what it means. Explain the complete this exercise.
concept, and ask students why ▪▪ Check answers as a class. Review
they think someone might be a any vocabulary that might be
victim of bullying. new or challenging.
▪▪ Ask student to guess why the boy
in the picture might have been
bullied. Answers
▪▪ Students will now read the text a 2
individually and silently. They b 2
should answer the question by
c 1
themselves.
d 3
▪▪ Share answers as a class.

Answers 8. Discuss the questions in small

They want to move to a different
groups.
town, but they believe that things ▪▪ Ask students to work in groups
will be the same there. of three or four to discuss these
questions. Some sensitivity
may be required, as individual
students may themselves have
been victims of bullying. If this
arises, speak to the student
individually about how much he/
she wants to talk about. Focus
on the positive aspects of the
discussion, i.e. what can be done
to stop bullying.
▪▪ Monitor and provide assistance
with language where necessary.
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Focus on Language

9. Look at the sentence. Label its parts with the words in the box.

object – to + infinitive – subject – main verb – rest of sentence

Alfie asked the teenagers to leave him alone

a. + b. + c. + d. + e.

10. Complete the sentences below from the article on page 103.

a. I would like … b. He always tells … c. They don’t want … d. We need …

11. Rewrite the sentences using the verbs in brackets.

Example: The teacher would like his students to respect different lifestyles.

a. teacher > his students: ‘You have to respect different lifestyles.’ (would like)
b. my mum > me: ‘Tell your teacher about your problem.’ (want)
c. Lara > Chris: ‘Meet me after school in the town centre.’ (want)
d. I > my teacher: ‘Help me with my homework.’ (would like)
e. the school principal > my teacher: ‘Pay attention to bullying in your classroom.’ (asked)
f. my teacher > me: ‘Don’t worry about that.’ (told)

12. Think of the problem of bullying in your school. Write some sentences about the actions that
people in your school can take to improve the situation.

Example: I would like teachers to have a discussion about bullying in class so that we can give
our opinions.

Listen
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13. Listen to Andrea talking to her mother about a bullying experience
she had. Answer the questions.

a. Why are the girls bullying her?

b. What are Andrea and her mum going to do right now?
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14. Listen again and put these pieces of advice in the order you hear them.

a. Don’t show you're scared.

b. You have to be confident.
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c. Tell them what’s going on.

d. Don’t show them any signs of weakness.
e. Be proud of your look.

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Focus on Language Answers Audio script 34
b My mum wants me to tell my Mum: Andrea, you look sad.
9. Look at the sentence. Label its Are you okay?
teacher about my problem.
parts with the words in the box. Andrea: Not really. Some girls were really
c Lara wants Chris to meet her mean to me in class.
▪▪ The focus of this section is the
after school in the town centre. Mum: Really? How come?
use of the expressions verb Andrea: Because of my hair. Look, it’s too
+ to and verb + somebody + d I would like my teacher to help
short now! They made me feel awful!
to. This exercise requires an me with my homework. Mum: Don’t listen to them, Andrea.
understanding of language used e The school principal asked my People will always judge you because
to describe the components of a teacher to pay attention to of your appearance. But if you like it,
sentence; you should first review bullying in his/her classroom. then that’s what really matters.
with students the words object, Andrea: But I don’t really like it. I
f My teacher told me not to worry wanted it to be a bit shorter, but the
infinitive, subject, and main verb. about that. hairdresser cut too much off.
▪▪ Do the exercise together as a Mum: Well I think it looks great. And it
class. Check together. will grow very quickly. I’ve got an idea
▪▪ Then, elicit further sentences 12. Think of the problem of bullying in – let’s buy you a headband and some
that use the same structure. Put your school. Write some sentences nice new hair clips. They will look
several of them on the board and about the actions that people in great in your hair.
your school can take to improve Andrea: Okay, but I’m sure these girls
analyse in the same way as the
won’t stop bullying me.
sample sentence. the situation.
Mum: Listen, this is what you’re going to
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to do. When you go to school, be proud
the model sentence. Look at of your look. You are beautiful, and
Answers the parts of the sentence and it doesn’t matter what other people
a subject identify each one, e.g. subject, think, or say.
main verb, object, and so on. Andrea: But they are really scary.
b main verb
Mum: Then you have to be confident.
c object ▪▪ Write the following prompts on Don’t show them any signs of
the board: weakness. If they say something rude,
d to + infinitive
I would like the headmaster/ just tell them that you like your look
e rest of sentence and that you are happy with it. Don’t
headmistress to …
I would like the teachers to … show you’re scared.
Andrea: Ok mum, I’ll try. And if it doesn’t
I would like the pupils to …
10. Complete the sentences below work, what should I do?
I would like _____ to …
from the article on page 103. Mum: If things get worse, talk to your
▪▪ Students confirm their ▪▪ Students work in groups to teachers. Tell them what’s going on.
come up with endings to these I’m sure they’ll be able to help you.
understanding of the meaning Andrea: Okay. So can we go to the mall
prompts.
and use of the target structure. now to buy my new headband?
▪▪ Check as a whole class.
▪▪ Share as a class.
Mum: Ok, let’s go!
Extra activity
Answers ▪▪ Compile the best ideas and
Answers
a I would like people to accept me. write an article for the school
newspaper on the topic of a Because her hair is too short.
b He always tells them not to follow b They are going to buy Andrea a
dealing with bullying.
him. headband and hair clips.
c They don’t want him to go into Listen
the town centre on his own.
d We need everyone to be more 13. Listen to Andrea talking to 14. Listen again and put these pieces of
her mother about a bullying advice in the order you hear them.
tolerant.
experience she had. Answer the ▪▪ Play audio Track 34 again. Ask
questions. students to work individually to
11. Rewrite the sentences using the ▪▪ Tell the class they are going to find the order of the sentences.
verbs in brackets. listen to a girl talking about her ▪▪ They can check their answers in
▪▪ For further consolidation of the experience of being bullied. pairs and then with the class.
target structure, ask students ▪▪ Play audio Track 34. Play the
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to complete this exercise in audio first without pausing. Answers

the same pairs. Model the first ▪▪ Play again if necessary. a 4  b 2  c 5  d 3  e 1
sentence, then give pairs time to
complete the exercise.
▪▪ Share answers as a class.

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Speak

15. Read the blog entry. Then discuss the questions in groups.

I’ve recently started a new school. I don’t

like wearing dresses and make-up like
some girls – I’m happy with my look, but
the popular girls at my new school don’t
like me. They laugh at me and say that I
look like a boy. They have spread rumours
about me that aren’t true, and they have
posted horrible things on the Internet
about me.

Other students are now starting to do the

same – I don’t think they want to, but I
think they’re scared of these girls.

What should I do? I used to love school but

now I hate it.

a. What is happening and why?

b. How does the girl feel?
c. What do you think she should do? Think of five pieces of advice.

Write

16. Work in small groups. Write a short news article like the one on page 103. Use the model below
to help you plan.

Write a closing
Who is the What happened Why did the sentence
When and
story going to him/her? events happen? giving ideas on
where did the
to be about? Explain the Explain the how to avoid
events happen?
Describe that conflict. possible causes this situation
person. of the conflict. happening again.
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Speak Write

15. Read the blog entry. Then discuss 16. Work in small groups. Write a short
the questions in groups. news article like the one on page
▪▪ Spend a few minutes talking with 103. Use the model below to help
the class about blogs—what they you plan.
are, where they are found, who ▪▪ Write the question words who?
writes them, why people write what?, where?, when?, why?
them, and so on. on the board. Explain that
▪▪ Tell the class that they are going well-written news stories often
to read a blog post by a teenaged contain the answers to these
girl who has been bullied at questions. As such, these words
school. are a useful starting point for
▪▪ Read the blog post together as writing a news story.
a class. Explain any vocabulary, ▪▪ Ask the class to brainstorm
e.g. spread rumours. You might possible story ideas. The story
also ask some comprehension can be about an incident in
questions like these: school, an incident involving a
How is this girl different from teenager, or any other event that
the popular girls at her school? students consider interesting. It
What do they say about her? can be about a case of bullying,
What do they do to her? but it does not need to be.
▪▪ Ask students to work in groups Similarly, it can be a true story,
to answer the questions. but it does not need to be. Put a
▪▪ Share answers and come to an list of ideas on the board.
agreement about how to advise ▪▪ Ask students to work individually
this girl. to carry out the exercise. Each
student can choose his/her
Extra activity own topic. Tell students not to
choose a topic that is too big and
▪▪ Ask the class to compose an
complex; a simple event with a
email to the girl, listing the
clear outcome is best.
five pieces of advice they have
chosen for her. Then, imagine the ▪▪ Monitor and help where
girl is writing another blog post necessary.
a month later. What does she say
in her next post? Have students
imagine this post and write it,
taking on the role of the girl.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Look at the photos. Decide if you would be comfortable doing these things.

get a haircut paint your body wear make-up get a piercing

have a massage get a tattoo have a facial have cosmetic surgery

2. Copy the table. Write five of the things from exercise 1 in the first column. Then interview a
partner and complete the table with his/her answers. Ask for reasons for his/her answers.

Would you … Definitely yes Maybe Probably not Absolutely not

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3. Listen to five adverts. Which of the following parts of the body do you hear, and in which
advert? Write the number of the adverts.

▪ They offer changes people can make to their…

▪ skin ▪ clothing ▪ hair (colour) ▪ nails

▪ teeth ▪ eyes ▪ body (shape) ▪ face
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▪ nose ▪ mouth ▪ hair (length) ▪ feet

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4. Listen again. Which of the treatments in exercise 1 do you hear, and in which advert?

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LESSON OVERVIEW Listen that extra fat. It’s fast and easy! And
This lesson is designed to explore it’s just for you. Give yourself the look
students’ conceptions of body 3. Listen to five adverts. Which of you deserve at ‘Beauty Queen’ and
modifications and to offer them the following parts of the body say goodbye to those extra pounds.
the opportunity to learn about the do you hear, and in which advert?
experiences that some teenagers have Write the number of the adverts.
had related to body art as well as to ▪▪ Tell the class they are going to 4. Listen again. Which of the
think critically about them. listen to some advertisements treatments in exercise 1 do you
for services designed to change hear, and in which advert?
Focus on Vocabulary one’s appearance. Review the ▪▪ Play audio Track 35 again. Ask
vocabulary for body parts. students to work individually to
Get ready! ▪▪ Play audio Track 35. Play the identify each treatment.
audio first without pausing. ▪▪ They can check their answers in
1. Look at the photos. Decide if you Students write the parts of the pairs and then with the class.
would be comfortable doing these body that they hear.
things.
▪▪ Start the lesson by asking Answers
Answers 1 get a haircut
students to brainstorm ideas of
what people do to try to look 1 hair
2 get a tattoo
more beautiful or to change their 3 ears, nose, lips
3 get a piercing
appearance. 4 nails
4 have a massage, have a facial
▪▪ Give students a few minutes
to look at the pictures and 5 have cosmetic surgery
▪▪ Play again and ask students what
to formulate their opinions other parts of the body from the
individually. If you have boys in list are treated in each place.
your class, remind them that in
many cultures, men also wear
make-up, have piercings, etc. Answers
▪▪ Share ideas in groups of three or 2 skin  4 face  5 body (shape)
four, then as a class.

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things from exercise 1 in the first Audio script
column. Then interview a partner 1. Do you want to look different? At
‘Beauty with Jane’ you can get a
and complete the table with his/
haircut, become a blonde, brunette
her answers. Ask for reasons for or redhead, or change your hair style
his / her answers. completely. Discounts available. Come
▪▪ Before working on the opinion and visit us or call us on 5478965.
survey, write this question on the 2. Are you tired of looking the same
board and ask students to talk every day? At Betotattoo, we have the
about it in pairs: What would answers. More and more people are
visiting us because we are different
you do to change your physical
and unique. Get a tattoo anywhere on
appearance?
your body and feel the difference.
▪▪ Ask students to carry out the 3. Piercings are not only for your ears.
activity in pairs. Look around – you’ll see people with
▪▪ Share answers as a class. As in piercings in their nose, lips, and a lot
exercise 1, try to encourage of other places. Try something new,
students to take this topic young and cool. Come to ‘Rings to Go’
and we’ll give you the change you’re
seriously; this is not necessarily a
looking for.
female-only topic.
4. Hello. We are E4C Beauty Salon and
Spa. Take a break from the stress
of life and relax. You can have a
massage, have your nails done, or
have a facial. You’ll look and feel
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personal care service on the market.
5. Are you a little overweight? With just
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Read

5. Read the advice page. Then match the three problems to the advice below.

If I were you …

1. Hi, I’m Nadia. I’m a bit overweight. I’ve tried lots of different diets, I do sport,
but I can’t lose the weight. One of my friends told me about a clinic where they do
liposuction. What do you think?

2. I’m Richard. I’ve never had a girlfriend. I think if I was more attractive, girls would
notice me more. Last month, I got a piercing in my lip, but nothing has changed. I’m
thinking of getting more piercings – maybe in my nose next time. Is that a good idea?

3. My name is Carlos. All my friends have got a tattoo this year. I don’t really want a tattoo –
they look painful – but I don’t want to be the only person in the group without one. So I’ve
chosen a tattoo, and I’m going to the tattoo parlour tomorrow. Is this a bad idea?

Replies:

a. If I was in your situation, I would ask myself these questions first: Do I like the
design? What does it represent? Will I still like it ten years from now? And why am
I really doing it? If you can’t answer those questions, then perhaps you’re doing
the wrong thing.

b. In my opinion, getting cosmetic surgery like that at your age is a crazy idea. If I
had the same problem, I wouldn’t do it. Not everyone can be super slim. If you do
sport and eat well, then you’re healthy, and that’s much more important.

c. I wouldn’t do things just to impress girls in your situation.

Reading Tip
Girls know when boys are trying to impress them and it
Identify and think about
often has the opposite effect. Just be yourself!
the author's purpose or
reason for writing. It will
help you understand the
Glossary text better.

▪ overweight: con sobrepeso ▪ tattoo parlour: salón de tatuaje

▪ lip: labio ▪ design: diseño
▪ painful: doloroso/a

6. Answer the questions.

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a. What does Nadia look like?

b. What does Richard look like?
c. What is Carlos’s situation?
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Read 6. Answer the questions.
▪▪ Return to the questions. Ask
Glossary students to work in pairs to
answer the questions. Help with
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the vocabulary where necessary.
glossary. Explain that it has words
they may not know in English.
▪▪ Check answers as a class.
▪▪ Students can copy the words
and the L1 translation into their Answers
notebooks, or if they have them, a She’s overweight.
their vocabulary books.
b He has a lip piercing.
5. Read the advice page. Then match c He doesn’t really want a tattoo,
the three problems to the advice but all of his friends have one and
below. he doesn’t want to be different,
▪▪ Start by asking one student to so he’s going to get one anyway.
read the tip aloud. Explain that
it is always useful to identify
what the purpose of the author Extra activity
is in order to understand the text ▪▪ Tell students to go through
more easily. newspapers and magazines to
▪▪ Ask students questions about the find advertisements for different
format of the text: What kind beauty treatments. For each one,
of text is it? (An online forum). students answer the questions:
Where can you find these texts? a What services are being
(On the Internet). What are they advertised?
about? (Websites with content b Who is this advertisement
that is written by various people, intended for? (i.e. which
e.g. questions and answers). clients are they appealing to?)
▪▪ Give students time to read and c How can you make an
check answers individually. appointment for this service?
Encourage them to focus on the d Is this a service that interests
general idea of the message you?
instead of worrying about ▪▪ Tell students to find someone
understanding every single word. who has changed their body
▪▪ To check answers, go over the permanently through a piercing or
entries, one by one, asking a tattoo. Interview that person.
students to summarise the a What treatment did you have?
problem discussed; tell students b Why did you have it?
to give you the number of the c What was it like (e.g. did it
answer and to summarise the hurt?)
solution offered as well. d Did it change your life? If so,
how?
e Are you glad you did it, or do
Answers
you regret it?
a 3
b 1
c 2
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7. Complete the sentences from the advice page on page 107.

a. If I more attractive, girls me more.

b. If I in your situation, I myself these questions first.
c. If I the same problem, I it.

8. Look at the sentence below. This structure is called the second conditional. Answer questions a-d.

If I had the same problem, I wouldn’t do it.

a. Are the situations in exercise 7 possible or hypothetical?

Note
b. What form of the verb do we use after if?
We can say if I/he/she was
c. What word do we use before the infinitive in the other part?
OR were you… Both was and
d. What is the negative form of this word? were are correct here.

9. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Situation Hypothetical situation

a. Peter is a a. If he (eat) meat, I (make) chicken pie
vegetarian. for dinner.

b. Sally got a haircut b. If she (want) to get a haircut today, I

yesterday. (cut) her hair for her.

c. Joe has got lots of c. If he (not have) any tattoos, he (look)

tattoos. very different.

d. Emily is having a d. If she (not be) stressed, she (not need) a

massage. massage.

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10. Read. Then listen and repeat.
would, ’d and wouldn’t
▪ We don’t pronounce the l in would and wouldn’t. We often contract would to ’d
a. If I had the same problem, I would eat more fresh fruit.
b. If I had the same problem, I’d eat more fresh fruit.
c. If I had the same problem, I wouldn’t get a tattoo.

11. Complete the following sentences. Then discuss your ideas in pairs.
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a. If I wanted to get a tattoo but my parents didn’t want me to, …

b. If the girl/boy I liked wanted me to get my nose pierced, …
c. If I had the opportunity to get plastic surgery for free, …

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Focus on Language b If I was you, I’d go back 11. Complete the following sentences.
to school and get more Then discuss your ideas in pairs.
qualifications. ▪▪ Review the structure of the
7. Complete the sentences from the
advice page on page 107. ▪▪ Do the exercise together as a second conditional with students.
class. Check together. Provide a different sentence
▪▪ The focus of this section is the
use of the second conditional to ▪▪ Then, elicit further sentences to use as a model (e.g. If I
express hypothetical situations that use the same structure. Put had a bad haircut, …) and ask
and to give advice. The structure several of them on the board and for suggestions to finish the
we are working with here is If + analyse in the same way as the sentence.
was / were + would … sample sentence. ▪▪ Then, ask students to complete
▪▪ The first task here is simple the three sentences individually.
copying from the reading in Help with vocabulary where
Answers necessary.
exercise 5. Ask students to work
a hypothetical ▪▪ In pairs, students share their
in pairs to find these sentences
and fill in the blanks. b past simple form answsers. Review the best
▪▪ Review as a class. c would answers with the class.
d wouldn’t
Extra activity
Answers ▪▪ Cut a number of pictures out of
a was/would notice 9. Complete the sentences with magazines of different people;
b was/would ask the correct form of the verbs in they should be of different ages,
brackets. ethnic backgrounds, styles, etc.
c had/wouldn’t do Ask students to work in pairs.
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to
Each pair should choose a picture
complete these sentences. Check
and imagine a background/life
8. Look at the sentence below. This answers as a class.
story for this person. Then, they
structure is called the second
come up with a problem this
conditional. Answer questions a-d.
Answers person might have. For example,
▪▪ Here we work on the structure for a girl who looks shy, they
and use of the second a ate/would make
might say she has moved with
conditional. Read the sentence as b wanted/would cut her family to a new city and now
a class. Make sure students know c didn’t have/would look goes to a new school where she is
what is meant by a ‘hypothetical’ having difficulty making friends.
d wasn’t/wouldn’t need
situation (i.e. a situation that is Pairs then decide what advice
not true, or imagined). they would give to the person
▪▪ Share some other hypothetical 10. Read. Then listen and repeat. they have chosen.
(or impossible) situations:
▪▪ Refer students to the Say it! box.
a If we were in London today, Extra activity
Tell them that this exercise is
we would be able to go to a about the pronunciation of words ▪▪ Cut from magazines or travel
concert in Hyde Park. in If… sentences. brochures a variety of pictures
b If she was happy in her job, of places aroung the world. Ask
▪▪ Read the examples provided:
she wouldn’t be looking for students to work in pairs. Each
would, ’d and wouldn’t.
another one. pair chooses one place and writes
c If everyone had clean water ▪▪ Play audio Track 36. Ask
five or six sentences using the
to drink, there would be a lot students to listen carefully to
model ‘If I lived in ,
less disease. the pronunciation of the various
I would …’ Pairs then decide
d If I lived in Japan, I’d have forms, and to repeat what they
whether or not they would
sushi every day. hear.
actually like to live in this place.
▪▪ Note that after I / he/ she /it we
often use the subjunctive form Audio script 36
were and not was. In spoken a If I had the same problem, I
English was is becoming much would eat more fresh fruit.
more common. Were is more b If I had the same problem, I’d eat
formal. Both are correct in more fresh fruit.
c If I had the same problem, I wouldn’t
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contemporary English.
get a tattoo.
▪▪ Note the form ‘If I was / were you’
which is often used to give advice.
a If I was you, I’d look for a new
place to live.

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12. Look at the two pictures. In pairs, discuss all the things that she did to change her
appearance.

Before After

13. Read some more posts from an advice page. Discuss what advice to give to these people.

a. Hi, I’m Cristina, I’m b. Hi, I’m Ricardo. I’m c. Hi, I’m Sandra, I’m
sixteen and I’m in 10th eighteen and I have a seventeen and I don’t
grade at school. I’m wonderful girlfriend. I know what to do. I went
thinking of dying my really love her and I know to a party last weekend,
hair blonde. I don’t she loves me. I want to and I met this great boy:
like it much, but all my get her name tattooed on handsome, nice, charming.
friends at school have my neck. It would be small Just what I’ve always
done it. I don’t want with hearts around it or wanted. The only problem
to look different. What something. She wants to is: he has got four tattoos
should I do? get my name tattooed too. and four ear piercings.
Should I do it? Would you date him?

Write

14. Now write a reply to one of the posts. Use If I was you, I would/
wouldn’t …
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Example: Dear Cristina,

I think friends are important but If I was you, I wouldn’t
change the colour of my hair because of them. If you like
it, do it. If you don’t like it, don’t do it.
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Speak Write

12. Look at the two pictures. In pairs, 14. Now write a reply to one of the
discuss all the things that she did posts. Use If I was you, I would /
to change her appearance. Wouldn’t …
▪▪ Pair students, ask them to look ▪▪ Read the sample answer as a
at the pictures, and write what class. Remind students of the
the person did to change her target structure; point out the
appearance. Give them one use of the second conditional in
example to start (she cut her this answer.
hair). ▪▪ Ask students to work individually
▪▪ Check answers as a class. Ask to answer either Ricardo or
them to think: Does the person Sandra’s letter. Share answers
really look better? Would you in pairs, then as a class. Monitor
get any of those changes done? and help with language; pay
Encourage discussion. attention to students’ use of the
second conditional.
Extra activity
▪▪ Ask students to bring in a photo Extra activity
of themselves a few years ago. ▪▪ Source some genuine ‘problem
Ask students to work in pairs to page’ letters from the newspaper
talk about how their appearance or Internet. Distribute these to
is different. For example, have students and ask them to come
they changed their hairstyle, got up with advice to the writers.
their ears pierced, etc.?

13. Read some more posts from an

advice page. Discuss what advice
to give to these people.
▪▪ Ask the class to brainstorm
possible answers in groups.
Monitor and help where
necessary.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Look at the words related to identity in the box. Which ones do the pictures
represent? Make notes, then discuss with a partner.

Example: I think this picture of masks represents culture and traditions.

language – national symbols – region – heritage – history – traditions – dialect – family –

race – culture – nationality – religion

IDENTITY

2. Which of the words are connected? Explain your answer.

Religion and family are connected because people are normally the same religion as
their parents.

3. Complete the sentences with a suitable word from exercise 1.

a. My is important to me. I go to church every Sunday.

b. I love my country’s flag. This is my favourite .
c. I feel proudest when I read works by the great writers from my country. This is part of
my .
d. When I speak, people know exactly which I come from, because my
is very strong.
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e. Vallenato music is considered important cultural that needs to be

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MODULE 3 UNIT 3 OVERVIEW
Lesson Topic Language Focus Output
Lesson 7 Identity, immigrant • Question formation • Speaking: Interview on moving to another country
groups, national using be and do • Writing: Writing up an interview, designing a mind-map
cultures related to culture
Lesson 8 Verbal and non-verbal • Using must and have • Speaking: Role play on giving advice to a visitor to Colombia
behaviour in other to/don’t have to • Writing: A quiz on cultural aspects of different countries
countries

UNIT THEME Focus on Vocabulary Extra activity

In Unit 3 there are two lessons ▪▪ Reinforce the meaning of these
on the theme of ‘cross-cultural Get ready! words by applying them to
experiences’. Students will explore the students’ own culture. Ask
the mixed cultural heritage of the 1. Look at the words related to students to draw a table with two
USA, and will listen to the experience identity in the box. Which ones columns in their notebooks. At
of a Colombian teenager who moved do the pictures represent? Make the top of the left-hand column,
there. They will prepare and perform notes, then discuss with a partner. they will write ‘Identity word’. At
the top of the right-hand column
an interview about a cross-cultural ▪▪ Tell students the focus of this
experience, and use modal verbs they will write ‘Colombia’. They
lesson is identity. Ask them
of obligation to discuss rituals and will then fill in the left-hand
to brainstorm what this word
customs in different countries. They column with the words in the
means. Write answers on the
will bring together the themes they box. In the right-hand column,
board.
have studied in this module to invent they will write down anything
▪▪ Review the words in the box with
that comes to mind about
their own TV show and present it to students. Check pronunciation
their classmates. Colombia, as it relates to that
and word stress of each.
word.
▪▪ Go through the pictures as a
Example: language – Spanish
LESSON OVERVIEW class. Ask students to identify
what they see in each picture. ▪▪ Students may carry out this task
In this lesson students will have the in pairs or groups. Ask students to
opportunity to learn about different Help with vocabulary where
necessary. share ideas with the class.
cultures living in the United States.
They will also learn why the USA has ▪▪ Give students a few minutes to
been long considered a melting pot. This work individually to make notes 3. Complete the sentences with a
lesson is about identity, but also about on what each picture represents. suitable word from exercise 1.
changes, so students will constantly use Then, ask students to share ideas ▪▪ Ask students to complete this
language to describe habits people had in pairs. exercise in groups. Check as a
before, or habits that they have kept ▪▪ Check as a class. class.
through the years.
2. Which of the words are
connected? Explain your answer. Answers
▪▪ Do this exercise as a class: try a religion
to find connections between the
b national symbol
words in the box. Write ideas on
the board. c culture
d region/dialect
e heritage
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4. Look at the pictures below. Then read the article. Why do people say the USA is a melting pot?

Changing from a solid Container to cook or

into a liquid. store food or drinks.

Melting Pot

The melting pot of the world

People say the USA is the melting pot of the world because wherever you go, you can see, hear
and taste a mixture of things that originally came from different parts of the world. People from
different countries have brought their culture and heritage with them, and
shared it with their new neighbours. Here are some important cultures that are
part of the USA today.
Latin Americans
Millions of Americans are of Latin heritage. Their culture is celebrated during
Latin American Culture Week, a ten-day festival which includes Latin music,
dance, literature and art. Musicians from countries such as Mexico, Colombia,
Argentina and Brazil give performances, and there are also conferences and
discussions with Latin American authors about their latest books.
African Americans
This culture has a very powerful influence in the USA. African Americans are the
third-largest ethnic group in the country. They have influenced American culture in
a lot of different ways, such as fashion, music and hairstyles - braids and dreadlocks
are very popular all over the country.
Asian Americans
It’s impossible not to notice the influence of Asian cultures in the
USA. Almost all big American cities have a ‘Chinatown’ – a district
full of Chinese shops where a lot of people of Chinese heritage live. Americans
love delicious Asian food, and there are restaurants everywhere serving
traditional food like spring rolls and sushi.

Glossary

▪ taste (verb): saborear

▪ braids: trenzas
▪ neighbour: vecino/a
▪ dreadlocks: rastas
▪ performance: presentación
▪ district: barrio
▪ hairstyle: peinado

5. Read the article again and answer the questions.

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a. What can people do during Latin American Culture Week?

b. How has African-American culture influenced the USA?
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c. How do we know that Asian culture is popular in the USA?

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Read 5. Read the article again and answer
the questions.
Glossary ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to
complete this exercise. Check as
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the a class.
glossary. Explain that it has words
they may not know in English.
▪▪ Students can copy the words Answers
and the L1 translation into their a take part in a 10-day festival
notebooks, or if they have them, that includes Latin music, dance,
their vocabulary books. literature, art, performances by
4. Look at the pictures below. Then Latin American musicians and
read the article. Why do people conferences and discussions with
say the USA is a melting pot? Latin American authors

▪▪ Ask students to look at the two b in fashion, music and hairstyles

pictures. Ensure they grasp the (especially dreadlocks and braids)
meaning of the words ‘melting’ c the popularity of Asian food
and ‘pot’. Ask them to consider among Americans – almost
why a country might be described all big American cities have a
as a melting pot. Guide students ‘Chinatown’ and there are many
to deduce that in a melting pot restaurants serving Chinese and
all the ingredients mix together Japanese food
and it’s hard, almost impossible,
to isolate the components.
▪▪ Refer students to the text. Pre- Extra activity
teach any vocabulary that you ▪▪ Ask students to work in groups
think might be challenging for of three or four. Give each
students, since it might help group the name of a large US
them to better understand the city (e.g. Los Angeles, Chicago,
text. Miami, etc.). Give them also a
▪▪ Ask students to read the text culture (e.g. Japanese, Korea,
individually and to think about Thai). Students work in groups
the melting pot concept. to prepare a poster promoting
▪▪ Ask them to share their thoughts a ‘Culture Day’ for that culture
with a partner, then with the in the city they have been
class. Explain that the USA has given. They should plan a day
long been considered a melting of activities open to the public,
pot because many people from which will showcase the features
different countries have migrated of that culture. For example,
and settled there in search of the they can include such activities
American dream. as a dance performance, a poetry
reading, a cooking lesson, and
more. This will require some
Answers research; allow Internet access
Wherever you go, you can see, hear and sufficient time. Encourage
and taste a mixture of things that students to decorate their
come originally from different parts posters with pictures and colour;
of the world. display them around the room.
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37
6. Listen to Camilo, a teenager originally from Colombia, talking about his experience when
he moved to the USA. Put the questions in the order you hear them.

a. What things did you find strange?

b. How did you deal with the language?
c. Were things hard for you at school?
d. Why did you move here?
e. Did your family adapt quickly to life here?
f. What was the most difficult thing for your family?
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7. Listen again and make notes about Camilo’s answers to
the questions in exercise 6. Then check with a partner.

8. Work in small groups. Discuss the questions.

a. Have you ever been to another country?

b. What did you like about it?
c. What did you miss from home?
d. Would you like to live abroad? Why? / Why not?

Focus on Language

9. Look again at the questions in exercise 6. Answer the questions.

a. How do we make past simple questions with the verb be?

b. What auxiliary verb do we use for other questions in past simple?
c. Do we use the infinitive of the main verb in past simple questions?

10. Unscramble the questions. Then ask and answer them in pairs.

a. you / were / born / when / ?

b. elementary school / you / which / go to / did / ?
c. did / celebrate / where / family / last Christmas / your / ?
d. cook / grandma / natilla and buñuelos last Christmas / your / did / ?
e. the most important celebration / were / what / you / was / when / a child / ?
f. get / for your last birthday / you / what / did /
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Listen Presenter: What was the most difficult Were things hard for you at school?
thing for your family? • Yes, but his teachers and classmates
6. Listen to Camilo, a teenager Camilo: Hmm, it was spending holidays were really helpful, and he’s now
originally from Colombia, talking away from home. Colombians love the best student in his class!
about his experience when he family celebrations, so being away
from the family was really hard.
moved to the USA. Put the questions
Our first Christmas in the USA was
in the order you hear them.
really sad. We missed our family,
8. Work in small groups. Discuss the
▪▪ Preview the listening by asking the traditional food and the warm questions.
students to consider the following atmosphere. It’s something I still miss. ▪▪ Allow students time to discuss
questions in groups: Presenter: Were things hard for you at these questions in groups.
a What are some reasons why school?
people might move from Camilo: Yes, school was a challenge, but Focus on Language
my teachers and classmates were
Colombia to the USA?
really helpful, and I’m now the best
b What aspects of American life 9. Look again at the questions in
student in my class!
do you think Colombians might exercise 6. Answer the questions.
find strange? ▪▪ Look through the exercise as a
c What aspects of American life class; make sure students are
do you think Colombians would Answers familiar with the terminology
especially enjoy? a 2  b 4  c 6  d 1  e 3  f 5 used here, e.g. auxiliary verb,
d If you moved to the USA, what infinitive. Review if necessary
would you miss most about using examples from the
Colombia? 7. Listen again and make notes about students’ own context.
▪▪ Share ideas with the whole class. Camilo’s answers to the questions
in exercise 6. Then check with a
▪▪ Students complete the sentences
▪▪ Play audio Track 37. Play the in pairs. Check answers as a class.
audio first without pausing. Ask partner.
students to put the questions in ▪▪ Play audio Track 37 again. Ask
the correct order, based on any students to work in pairs to find Answers
information they can grasp from the answers. Play audio as many a We use was or were to make past
the first listening. times as necessary. simple questions with the verb be.
▪▪ Play again if necessary. ▪▪ Check answers as a class. b did
▪▪ Check answers as a class. c Yes, we use the infinitive form of
Answers the main verb.
Audio script 37
Why did you move here?
Presenter: Camilo, tell us, how old
• His aunt lived here, and she
were you when you came to the US? 10. Unscramble the questions. Then
Camilo: I was seven years old. helped his father to find a job.
ask and answer them in pairs.
Presenter: And why did you move here? What things did you find strange?
Camilo: My aunt lived here and she
▪▪ Students carry out this task to
• Everything! The language, food,
helped my father find a job. He confirm their understanding
people …
moved first and then he brought the of the meaning and use of the
rest of the family here. Did your family adapt quickly to life target structure.
Presenter: What things did you find here? ▪▪ Check as a whole class.
strange? • It took them some time to get
Camilo: Well … everything! The language, used to everything. It wasn’t easy
food, people … everything was for any of them, but it was easier Answers
different! for Camilo because he was young. a When were you born?
Presenter: Did your family adapt quickly
to life here?
How did you deal with the language? b Which elementary school did you
Camilo: It took us some time to get used • It was a bit hard. His father knew go to?
to everything. It wasn’t easy for any a bit of English, but his mother did
c Where did your family celebrate
of us, but I think it was easier for me not. She could not communicate,
last Christmas?
because I was young. but now she speaks well. Camilo
Presenter: How did you deal with the picked it up very quickly. d Did your grandma cook natilla
language? and buñuelos last Christmas?
What was the most difficult thing for
Camilo: Well, it was a bit hard. My father e What was the most important
your family?
knew a bit of English and he helped celebration when you were a
• Spending holidays away from
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a lot. I picked up the language very

home, especially Christmas. They child?
quickly, but it was a bit more difficult
for my mom. She cried a lot as she missed their family, the traditional f What did you get for your last
couldn’t communicate. But now she food and the warm atmosphere. birthday?
can speak it very well.

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11. Work in pairs. Imagine one of you moved to Colombia when you were younger. Write an
interview about your or your classmate’s impressions of life in Colombia. Follow the instructions.

a. Make notes about what you’d like to include in the interview. Look at page 110 and include
some of the vocabulary about identity.
b. Write questions based on your notes.
c. Write a short interview with your questions and ideas.

Speak

12. Check your interview with your teacher and practise it in pairs.

13. Present your interviews to the class. The other students should listen and take notes, and
then ask questions if they want.

14. Work in small groups. Look again at the vocabulary on page 110. Choose three words that
are important to you. For each word:

a. Draw a diagram or picture to explain why this word is important to you.

b. Explain to your classmates why it’s important to you.

Colombian writers Special Colombian

expressions

Language

Communicate with
Films in Spanish our neighbours from
different countries
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Write Speak

11. Work in pairs. Imagine one of you 12. Check your interview with your
moved to Colombia when you teacher and practise it in pairs.
were younger. Write an interview ▪▪ Ask students to provide peer
about your or your classmate’s feedback to their classmates
impressions of life in Colombia. where possible.
Follow the instructions.
▪▪ Refer students to the vocabulary 13. Present your interviews to the
at the beginning of the lesson. class. The other students should
The objective of this activity is to listen and take notes, and then ask
think critically about these words questions if they want.
and to apply them to a specific ▪▪ The interviews can be read
context. aloud to the class, with another
▪▪ You may want to have students student taking the role of the
work in small groups to interviewer.
brainstorm ideas before they ▪▪ Monitor and provide feedback
write. This could be done in on language skills (grammar,
class, with the actual writing vocabulary, pronunciation)
done for homework. Monitor and presentation skills (speed,
and provide students with any volume, use of gesture and eye
language they might need. contact, level of confidence,
Encourage students to provide etc.). Share feedback with
as much detail as they can about individual students.
life in Colombia.
14. Work in small groups. Look again
at the vocabulary on page 110.
Choose three words that are
important to you. For each word:
▪▪ Explain the concept of a mind-
map to students. This is a graphic
organiser that helps students to
plan and organise their thoughts.
It can be a very useful starting
point for a piece of writing.
▪▪ Copy the diagram of the
‘language’ mind-map onto the
board. Explain to students how
the concept works using this
example.
▪▪ Ask students to work individually
to choose one of the words from
the lesson and to draw their own
diagram. Monitor and help where
necessary.
▪▪ Students can share their diagrams
first in pairs and then with the
class.
▪▪ Display diagrams in the
classroom.

Extra activity
▪▪ Consolidate the lesson’s
vocabulary and end on a fun note
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by playing a word game, e.g.

Hangman, with the words from
exercise 1.

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1. Read this English proverb and talk about what you

think it means.
Learning Tip
Use your previous knowledge
to make connections with the
‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do.’
new topics in English. It will
help you understand better.

2. Read the text. Then explain to a partner in your own words what the proverb means. Is there
an equivalent proverb in your language?

In English, people often say ‘when in Rome, do as

the Romans do’, or just ‘When in Rome.’ It means
that you should act like local people, when you visit
somewhere different. It is said that this proverb
comes from the 4th Century, when the church
didn’t permit people to eat on Saturdays in Rome,
but permitted it in Milan, in Italy. Visitors to Milan
didn’t know if they should eat or not, and one
visitor asked the advice of Januarius, an important
bishop from Naples. His advice was: ‘When I am
in Rome, I do not eat on a Saturday. When I am in
Milan, I eat on a Saturday.’ Over time, this became
the expression that we know today.

Glossary

▪ proverb: proverbio
▪ permit: permitir
▪ bishop: obispo

3. Look at five more English proverbs. Match the sentence halves. In pairs, discuss what you think
they mean. Is there an expression with a similar meaning in your language?

a. A bird in the hand … make light work.

b. The grass is always greener … is worth two in the bush.
c. Actions speak louder … in the mouth.
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d. Never look a gift horse … on the other side.

e. Many hands … than words.

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LESSON OVERVIEW 3. Look at five more English
proverbs. Match the sentence
This lesson explores the meaning of the
halves. In pairs, discuss what
English proverb “When in Rome do as
you think they mean. Is there an
the Romans do” and what it means in
expression with a similar meaning
a multicultural world. It also exposes
in your language?
students to some experiences of culture
shock of people living in a foreign ▪▪ Ask students to complete this
culture. exercise in pairs. Check as a
class.
Speak
Answers
Get ready! a A bird in the hand is worth two in
the bush.
1. Read this English proverb and talk
about what you think it means. b The grass is always greener on the
other side.
▪▪ Introduce the concept of a
proverb. Ask students what c Actions speak louder than words.
proverbs they know in Spanish. d Never look a gift horse in the
Write a few on the board. Discuss mouth.
when they would be used. e Many hands make light work.
▪▪ Refer students to the
Learning Tip box. Show how
an understanding of proverbs Extra activity
in Spanish can help them to ▪▪ Play a remembering game. Divide
understand the meaning and use students into pairs. Write the
of proverbs in English. first half of each proverb on a
▪▪ Tell students that this lesson small piece of paper. Write the
addresses a common proverb in second half on another piece. Lay
English. Pair students to discuss each piece (10 pieces of paper in
the meaning of the proverb. total) face down. Students must
Ask volunteers to share their pick up one piece of paper, then
answers. a second. If they get a match,
they ‘keep’ that proverb and set
Glossary those papers aside. If they do not
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the get a match, they return both
glossary. Explain that it has words papers to the deck. The winner
they may not know in English. is the student with the most
▪▪ Students can copy the words proverbs at the end.
and the L1 translation into their
notebooks, or if they have them,
their vocabulary books.

2. Read the text. Then explain to

a partner in your own words
what the proverb means. Is there
an equivalent proverb in your
language?
▪▪ Ask students to read the short
text individually. Monitor and
help with unknown vocabulary or
expressions.
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs
to share their answers. Check
answers as a class.
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4. Read the text about living in Colombia. Do you agree with everything that the author says?

Living in Colombia
Have you recently moved to Colombia? Some things will be new and strange for you. But don’t
worry – I’m sure you’re going to have a fantastic time in our country. Let me tell you about
living in Colombia.
One of the most incredible things about living in Colombia is its people. You will feel the
warmth of Colombians – you must be prepared to receive lots of kisses and hugs! Colombians
are also very friendly and sociable. There are a lot of colourful festivals to enjoy throughout
the year. Colombians are famous for dancing – you should definitely try Salsa or Cumbia if you
can. Or watch other people doing it!
Colombians are caring people, and they always give up their
seats on a bus to elderly people or pregnant women. You
mustn’t forget to do this, or people might think that you
are selfish.
Colombia has 59 beautiful National Natural Parks, so you
don’t have to go into the Amazon jungle to see some
amazing wildlife.
Finally, if you want your family and friends to come and visit
you, people from most countries don’t have to get a visa.
Colombia is open to visitors from all over the world. However,
everyone who enters the country must have a valid passport.

Glossary

▪ warmth: calidez ▪ wildlife: vida salvaje

▪ kisses: besos ▪ give up: ceder
▪ hugs: abrazos ▪ selfish: egoísta

Focus on Language

5. Look at the sentences. Do the underlined verbs in each pair of sentences mean the same?
a. 1. You must have a valid passport if you want
to come to Colombia. b. 1. You mustn’t go into the Amazon
2. You have to have a valid passport if you jungle.
want to come to Colombia. 2. You don’t have to go into the
Amazon jungle.
6. Complete the sentences with the underlined verbs from exercise 5.
Colombia
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a. and mean that something is obligatory.

b. means that something isn’t necessary.
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c. means that something isn’t permitted.

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Read Focus on Language

Glossary 5. Look at the sentences. Do the

underlined verbs in each pair of
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the sentences mean the same?
glossary. Explain that it has words
they may not know in English. ▪▪ This exercise reviews the
▪▪ Students can copy the words formation and use of modals and
and the L1 translation into their quasi-modals. This will not be
notebooks, or if they have them, new to students, but they may
their vocabulary books. need a refresher on how these
structures are formed and what
4. Read the text about living in they mean.
Colombia. Do you agree with ▪▪ First, see how much students
everything that the author says? remember by asking them to
▪▪ The objective of this activity complete the two questions; they
is twofold. First, the activity may work in pairs.
checks students’ comprehension ▪▪ Review the answers as a class.
of the text. Second, and most
important, the activity asks
students to respond critically Answers
to what they have read. Tell a yes
students that when they read b no
published material, they need to
be able to formulate an opinion
on that material. They do not 6. Complete the sentences with the
have to agree entirely with underlined verbs from exercise 5.
everything they read. ▪▪ Working in the same pairs,
▪▪ Ask students to read the text students carry out this task to
individually. Review vocabulary confirm their understanding
as a class, and ensure that of the meaning and use of the
everything is clear. target structures.
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to ▪▪ Check as a whole class.
comment on the text. Again,
emphasize that students do not
need to be unanimous in their Answers
agreement or disagreement of a Must/have to
the text: everyone has different b Don’t have to
opinions, and everyone’s opinion
is valid. c Mustn’t
▪▪ Share thoughts as a class.

Extra activity Extra activity

▪▪ Ask students to write another ▪▪ Ask students to make an
paragraph to add to this text. information brochure for visitors
They can include anything they to Colombia. What should visitors
think the author might have know about life in the country?
forgotten (e.g. food, weather, Ask students to work in groups
etc.). Share paragraphs as a of three. They will take a piece
class. of paper and divide it into three
columns. These will have the
headings ‘You must…’, ‘You don’t
have to…’ and ‘You mustn’t…’
Students should try to write at
least five pieces of information
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for each column, focusing on

things a casual visitor needs to
know. Share ideas with the class
and make a master list.

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7. Choose the correct verbs to complete the sentences.

a. I’ve finished my exams. I mustn’t / don’t have to study any more.

b. You don’t have to / mustn’t go into that building. It’s private.
c. You don’t have to / must say hello to your neighbours. It’s rude if you don’t.
d. You don’t have to / mustn’t pay to enter this museum. It’s free!
e. If you want to go to the UK, you mustn’t / have to save a lot of money.

Focus on Language

8. Look at the ways of greeting people. Which of these are typical in Colombia, and in which
situation? Which aren’t typical?

shake hands – kiss on the cheeks – kiss on the hand – bow – smile – offer someone a drink/food –
hug – bump fists – make eye contact – ask ‘how are you?’

9. In pairs, compare your answers. Then decide if the ways of greeting in exercise 8 are typical of
formal or informal situations.

Listen
38
10. Listen to two stories of people experiencing cultural
shock. Which expressions from exercise 8 do you hear?

38
11. Listen again. For each sentence, say UK, France, or both.

a. People greet in different ways in different regions.

b. People often aren’t sure how to greet each other.
c. Some people seem formal when you greet them.
d. People offer you something to drink.
e. Everyone kisses their friends.
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Lesson 8 8
7. Choose the correct verbs to Listen
complete the sentences. Answers
▪▪ Ask students to complete this 10. Listen to two stories of people Smile, make eye contact, hug, shake
exercise in pairs. Check as a experiencing cultural shock. Which hands, kiss on the cheeks, bump
class. expressions from exercise 8 do fists, offer someone a drink/food
you hear?

Answers
▪▪ The focus here is on culture
shock as a result of verbal and 11. Listen again. For each sentence,
a don’t have to non-verbal behaviour. First, have say UK, France, or both.
b mustn’t a brief discussion with the class ▪▪ Play audio Track 38 again. Ask
c must about culture shock. What causes students to work in pairs to
it? Who experiences it? How long choose the correct country.
d don’t have to
does it last? What are some ways ▪▪ Check answers as a class.
e have to to deal with it?
▪▪ Play audio Track 38. Play the
audio first without pausing. Ask Answers
Focus on Language
students to note down any items a France
from exercise 8 they hear, based b UK
8. Look at the ways of greeting
on the first listening.
people. Which of these are c UK
typical in Colombia, and in which ▪▪ Play again if necessary.
d both
situation? Which aren’t typical? ▪▪ Check answers as a class.
e France
▪▪ Go though these actions as
a class; act them out with Audio script 38
volunteers, and make sure 1 I went to the UK last year. We
everyone knows what they all Colombians like to smile and make
mean. eye contact when we say hello. But I
▪▪ Ask students to work individually found that some people there didn’t
look at my eyes! It was strange. So
to decide which are common in
I thought that British people must
Colombia, and in what situations
be very formal and shy. But then my
they might be used. friend introduced me to his friends,
and most people hugged each other!
9. In pairs, compare your answers.
But I noticed that one boy shook
Then decide if the ways of
hands instead, and one girl kissed
greeting in exercise 8 are typical everyone on one cheek, and another
of formal or informal situations. girl didn’t do anything at all! They
▪▪ Have students discuss these explained that there aren’t any ‘rules’
gestures in pairs, then open up for greetings between friends in the
the discussion to the class. UK – it all depends on the friend and
situation, and British people often
don’t know what to do! In the end, I
taught them some things that we do
in Colombia, like bumping fists. One
thing that everyone does, however, is
to offer you a cup of tea when you go
to their house!
2 When in Rome, do as the Romans do,
they say. And so, when I visited France
last summer, I tried to adapt. But one
thing that really confused me was how
French people greet each other. If
they know each other a bit, they kiss
on the cheeks. Even men kiss their
male friends! From my travels, I now
know that people kiss four times in
Paris, three times in southern France,
and twice in other places. It’s so
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confusing! However, I really enjoyed

French hospitality. Everyone always
offered me something to eat or drink
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Speak

12. Plan a role play between a Colombian and someone from abroad who is visiting Colombia.
Follow the instructions.

▪ Decide who will play the roles.

▪ Decide the country that the foreigner is from.
▪ The person from abroad asks questions about Colombia.
▪ The Colombian replies and invites the foreigner to visit some places.
▪ The person from abroad asks if you can or can’t do certain things.
▪ The Colombian explains what he/she has to do, doesn’t have to do and mustn’t do in
different situations.

13. Practise your role play. Then perform it for the class.

14. In pairs, look at the proverbs in exercise 3. Discuss situations where you might say the
proverbs.

Example: My brother couldn’t find a job in our town, so he moved to Bogotá. Now, he is
always sending messages saying that he doesn’t like it there, and wants to
come home.
I told him ‘The grass is always greener on the other side.’

Write

15. In groups, write a quiz about cultural aspects of other countries. You can write questions
about one country, or different countries. Use facts that you already know, or if possible
research more information on the Internet.

Example: What isn’t a typical activity in Mexico?

a. dancing salsa
b. playing football
c. eating spicy food

What is true about India?

a. You must do yoga every day.
b. You must eat meat.
c. You must wear traditional Indian clothes at a wedding.

16. Work with another group. Ask them your quiz questions. Which group got the most correct
answers?
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Lesson 8 8
Speak Write

12. Plan a role play between a 15. In groups, write a quiz about
Colombian, and someone from cultural aspects of other countries.
abroad who is visiting Colombia. You can write questions about one
Follow the instructions. country, or different countries.
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs. Use facts that you already know,
They should decide who will be or if possible research more
the Colombian and who will be information on the Internet.
the visitor. Encourage them to be ▪▪ It is important to allow students
as creative as they wish in this enough time for this activity.
exercise, and to make full use of This is a useful and potentially
the vocabulary and grammar they fun activity, but it should not be
have learned in this Unit. rushed.
▪▪ Monitor and provide assistance ▪▪ First, brainstorm a list of topics
where necessary. that students could write
questions about. These might
13. Practise your role play. Then include language, fashions,
perform it for the class. hobbies, music, writers, artists,
▪▪ Monitor and provide feedback and more. Put these on the
on language skills (grammar, board.
vocabulary, pronunciation). ▪▪ Decide as a class whether groups
Share feedback with individual will focus on one country each,
students. or whether all groups will write
general quizzes.
14. In pairs, look at the proverbs in
exercise 3. Discuss situations ▪▪ Students may do some of this
where you might say the proverbs. research for homework. They
will need Internet access. The
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to questions themselves should be
think of situations in which these
written in class, so that you can
proverbs might be used. For
check students’ use of language.
example, ‘Many hands make light
work’ could be used when the
▪▪ When students have written their
quizzes, share them with another
classroom needs to be tidied; if
group, then with the class.
everyone does a little work, the
task will go quickly and easily.
▪▪ Pairs can act out their scenarios
for the class.

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Write and perform a TV show

1. The title of your TV show is 'Respecting differences'. Work in large

groups of ten–twelve students. First of all, decide which sections
your TV show will include. Choose some or all of the following,
depending how many people you have in your group. Each section
will need two–three students.

▪ An interview ▪ A cultural report ▪ A news story ▪ A live call-in

2. When you have decided which sections you’re going to include in your TV show, and which
students will work on each section, make a note of each student’s role. Copy and complete
the table for all the sections.

Section Student’s name Role

Gonzalo Presenter
Interview
Marta Guest

Prepare the sections

3. Work in small groups to plan, write and practise each section. Look back at the lessons in
Module 3 for ideas. Then follow the instructions.

INTERVIEW CULTURAL REPORT

You need a presenter and a guest for this You need a presenter and some local people for
section. this section.
• Choose a different country or a different • Choose a special celebration in Colombia.
region of Colombia. The guest comes from Find out as much information as possible
this place. Write some ideas about the about it. Use one of the following ideas, or
lifestyle and traditions of the people who your own:
live there. Carnaval de Barranquilla Feria de Manizales
• Write some questions to ask the guest, and Feria de Cali Fiesta de Corralejas
prepare answers.
Festival Vallenato Carnaval de Riosucio
• Practise the interview.
• Imagine that the presenter is at the
celebration. Explain what is happening.
• Include a quick interview with a local person
who is enjoying the celebration.
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• Practise the report.

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This section has been designed to PREPARE THE SECTIONS

promote teamwork. Students practise
skills such as collaboration, negotiation 3. Work in small groups to plan,
and creativity and activate language write and practise each section.
skills. Arrange groups in a way that Look back at the lessons in Module
everybody gets involved. Monitor them 3 for ideas. Then follow the
continuously to make sure they are instructions.
developing the activities suggested for ▪▪ Direct students’ attention to the
the section. Support the groups when information in the boxes. Spend
they need help. some time explaining these
sections, so all students grasp the
Write and perform a TV show meaning.
▪▪ Review some of the key themes
This activity is a group activity. Students
of Module 3: cultural differences,
create a television show on the topic
rituals, clothing and body
of respect for individual and cultural
modifications, bullying, travel,
differences.
and moving to another culture.
Students will decide which of
PREPARATION REQUIRED these they would like to focus on.
If possible, find a video of a television ▪▪ Students work in their groups to
programme that contains all the plan their work. You may want
sections listed in exercise 1. Show this to assign a group leader for this
to the students. project who will oversee the
work of the group and ensure
1. The title of your TV show is that all students are on task and
‘Respecting differences’. Work on schedule.
in large groups of ten–twelve ▪▪ Some of the research for the
students. First of all, decide different sections may be done at
which sections your TV show will home, as students will all need
include. Choose some or all of the Internet access. However, the
following, depending on how many more collaborative aspects of the
people you have in your group. planning stage should be done in
Each section will need two–three class.
students.
▪▪ Organise the class into groups of
10–12 students, depending on the
number of students in your class.
▪▪ Make sure all students know what
is meant by the four sections,
and what each should look like.

2. When you have decided which

sections you’re going to include in
your TV show, and which students
will work on each section, make a
note of each student’s role. Copy
and complete the table for all the
sections.
▪▪ Help students to decide how they
are going to divide themselves up
to carry out these tasks.
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Module 3

NEWS STORY LIVE CALL-IN

You need a presenter and one more person for You need a presenter and a number of callers
this section. for this section.
• Decide on an interesting news story • The presenter will take a number of live
connected to teenage life. For example, it phone calls. Each caller has a problem. The
could be about someone with an interesting presenter gives advice on what the caller
hobby, lifestyle, or look. Or it could be about can do.
an event that has happened. • Think of a problem for each caller. Think of
• Write the story. Include a quote from the advice that the presenter can give.
person, or one of the people, involved in the • Decide the order of the calls. Then practise
story. them.
• Practise the story.

Rehearse your TV show

4. In your group, decide on the order of the sections,

and how long each section will be. Complete the table.

Example: Section 1: Cultural report

Presenter: Luisa
Time: 5 minutes.

5. Rehearse the entire show, one section at a time.

• Decide how to start and end the show.
• Decide how to move from each section to the next.
• Give advice to your groupmates about how to make
each section more interesting / successful / realistic.
• Think how you can make your classroom look like a TV set.

Present your show

6. Present each TV show to the rest of the class. If possible, arrange the chairs in the classroom
to make a TV audience. Enjoy the shows and applaud your classmates as you watch.
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REHEARSE YOUR TV SHOWS

4 In your group, decide on the order
of the sections, and how long each
section will be. Complete the
table.
▪▪ Help students to reach an
agreement here on how their TV
programme will be presented.
Where there is disagreement,
be prepared to help students to
reach a compromise.

5. Rehearse the entire show, one

section at a time.
▪▪ Students should be given plenty
of time in class to work on their
presentation skills. Encourage
them to pay attention not only
to the content of their sections
but also to the way in which they
are delivering the material. This
means paying attention to speed,
pitch, body language, level of
confidence, and so on.
▪▪ Give individual assistance to
students on how to achieve an
appropriate level of proficiency
in these aspects of speaking.

PRESENT YOUR SHOWS

6. Present each TV show to the rest
of the class. If possible, arrange
the chairs in the classroom to
make a TV audience. Enjoy the
shows and applaud your classmates
as you watch.
▪▪ Give students a few minutes for
a last-minute rehersal before
they do their show in front of the
class.
▪▪ Make sure there is enough
time for each group to present
their programme. Congratulate
each group as they finish their
presentation.
▪▪ Encourage class participation and
support.
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1. Assessment of your English language skills

▪ Look back over the module. What have you learned? Tick (✓) the appropriate box.

I can do I need to
I can do
SKILL STATEMENT this with work on
this
help this

A. I can read and understand a text about daily routines.

READING B. I can read a text about different ideas of beauty.

C. I can make predictions before reading a text and confirm

them afterwards.

A. I can write a description of a celebration in my country.

WRITING B. I can write a report about a survey on free time.

C. I can write a short news story about bullying.

A. I can talk to a classmate about our routines and lifestyles.

SPEAKING B. I can discuss a problem and provide advice.

C. I can make up and act out an interview about my cultural

identity.

A. I can understand descriptions of celebrations.

B. I can understand a set of interviews about hobbies in the

LISTENING
past and now.
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Self assessment

As part of the learning process, it is

important that students complete
the self-assessment at the end of
the module. Tell students that self-
assessment is a lifelong strategy that
will help them improve what they do at
school, at home and later at work. Tell
them that this activity is not going to be
assessed, but explain its importance.

1. Assessment of your English

language skills
▪▪ Look back over the module.
What have you learned? Tick (✓)
the appropriate box.
Ask students to read through
each section of the four skills.
Tell them they are going to assess
their progress using three can
do descriptors: I can do this, I
can do this with help and I need
to work on this. Remind them
that the statements are based
on the specific skills students
should have developed during
this module.The statements
are based on the specific skills
students should have developed
during this module. Ask
students to be honest with their
answers. Talk to them about the
advantages of the assessment
and how it can help them to
recognise their strengths and
reinforce the areas in which they
have weaknesses.

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Module 3

2. Assessment of your English study skills

▪ Study skills help you improve in any school subject. Say how often you use these
study skills.

STUDY SKILLS ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER

1. Analyse sentences in context

to understand the use of
grammar structures.
2. Paraphrase the main
ideas of a text to confirm
understanding.

3. Make word families to help

learn vocabulary.

4. Identify an author’s purpose

for writing.

5. Learn and memorise

collocations to speak more
naturally.

3. Assessment of Let's work together

▪ First individually, and then with your group, assess your performance in the project
work. Write at least three comments for each aspect.

What I/we can do

What went well What didn’t work
better next time

Me

My
group

4. Assessment of Module 3
▪ Look back over the module then complete the sentences.
1. My favourite activity was …
Colombia
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2. The most useful words or expressions were …

3. I enjoyed learning about …
4. I need to practise …
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Self assessment

2. Assessment of your English study

skills
▪▪ Study skills help you improve
in any school subject. Say how
often you use these study skills.
Tell the students they are going
to assess their use of the learning
strategies they have practised
throughout the module according
to how often they use them:
always, sometimes or never.
Then ask students to think about
the strategies they can use to
improve their English study skills.
Suggest that they think about the
learning strategies they use to
work effectively when learning
English.
3. Assessment of Let’s work together
▪▪ First, individually, and then
with your group, assess your
performance in the project
work. Write at least three
comments for each aspect.
This section focuses on students’
collaborative skills particularly in
their project work. Use guiding
questions such as: Did you
always listen to your classmates’
opinions when you were all
discussing the project? How often
did you help other students with
their work?
After students have completed
their individual self-assessment,
invite them to get together with
their project team and do the
same activity to determine the
achievements of the team and
identify aspects to improve. Make
sure that they make respectful
comments. Advise them not to
concentrate on mistakes, but on
ways to improve.
4. Assessment of Module 3
▪▪ Look back over the module then
complete the sentences.
The aim of this section is to
give students the chance to
review and reflect on what
they have learnt in the module.
Tell students to take some
time to look back through the
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module and complete their

sentences, and then share the
information with a classmate. Ask
a few volunteers to read their
sentences aloud.

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Ournatural
natural
Module
Module

environment
environment

In this
In this
module
module
youyou
willwill
… …

▪ learn
▪ learn
about
about
eco-travel
eco-travel
in Colombia
in Colombia
andand
thethe
importance
importance
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Unit
Unit
1 Eco-tourism
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Our natural environment 4

Module Overview
In this module, students will explore the
topic of nature and the environment.
They will learn about eco-tourism,
how to protect our native culture and
environment, and how Colombia’s
nature and culture make it an ideal
tourist destination. Topics in the
module include the natural features
of Colombia, eco-holidays, natural
parks and eco-projects, indigenous
communities and protecting wildlife and
the environment. Introduce the module
to students by telling them the name of
Module 4: Our natural environment.

In this module you will …

Begin by reading through the unit
descriptions with students. If necessary,
use L1 to help students understand what
the module is about and what students
will be doing. You could ask one or two
questions to develop students’ interest
and to see how many words they already
know in English for the different topics;
for example, you could ask questions
like What’s your favourite natural
place to visit in Colombia? What can
you do and see there? Are there any
environmental problems there? How do
we protect these places?

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You will also ...

▪ listen to a guide ▪ read about a

talking to visitors in native Colombian

Rea
n
a national park tribe
▪ listen to people Liste ▪ read about

d
describing their environmental
experiences problems in
visiting indigenous Colombia
people ▪ read a blog by a
▪ listen to people traveller about
describing their her experiences
experiences as in Colombia
tourists in Colombia

S pe a k
Write

▪ write a postcard ▪ interview a

to a friend abroad classmate about
inviting them to visit their experiences
Colombia in life
▪ write an advert for ▪ interview
an eco-holiday someone who
▪ write a letter giving has visited an
your opinion about indigenous
an environmental community
problem ▪ discuss problems
connected to
animal trafficking
and suggest
solutions

Let's work together

Create a new eco-park

In this module, you will learn about eco-tourism, landscapes, indigenous people,
and environmental problems in Colombia. In the project, you will plan an eco-
park. You will:

▪ decide where your park is and what landscapes it has

▪ decide what facilities for visitors it has
▪ think about what indigenous people and fauna and flora live within the park
▪ create a map with information and present it to the class
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To start the project, think about national parks that you know in Colombia. What
landscapes do they have? What facilities do they have? Could they be improved,
in your opinion? How?

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Our natural environment 4

You will also…
Draw students’ attention to the visual
detailing language skills. You can
go through this fairly quickly, just
reading aloud the skills-based work
that students will be doing, or allowing
students to read it for themselves.

Let’s work together

Project: Create a new eco-park
This section introduces students to the
topic of the project they will do at the
end of the module. It explains useful
skills needed to work on a project
successfully as part of a team. It also
points out the importance of learning
how to assess their own work and
progress in the Self-assessment section
at the very end of the module.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Match the words for landscapes with the pictures.

river – waterfall – ocean – field – lake – mountain – valley – desert – beach –

rainforest – stream – island

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

2. Complete the sentences about Colombia with words from exercise 1. Use the plural form
when necessary.

a. Colombia has two : the Atlantic and the Pacific.

b. The Magdalena flows from the Department of Huila to Atlántico.
c. Calima is located in the Valle del Cauca Department.
d. Cristóbal Colón is the highest in Colombia.
e. El Morro is a beautiful with dark sand on the Pacific coast in Tumaco.
f. Valle del Cauca is a wide where you can find the sugarcane plant.
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g. La Guajira is a in the north of Colombia.

h. About 35% of Colombia’s territory is covered by the Amazon .
i. La Chorrera is the highest in Colombia. It is located 45 minutes from
Bogotá.

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Lesson 1 1
MODULE 4 UNIT 1 OVERVIEW
Lesson Topic Language Focus Output
Lesson 1 Types of landscape • Present perfect affirmative, negative • Speaking: asking and answering questions
and activities on an and questions with ever and never about pictures
ecotourism holiday • Writing: a postcard to a friend
Lesson 2 Types of holiday • First conditional • Speaking: role playing a conversation
and holiday • Second conditional between a tourist and a travel agent
accommodation • Writing: an advert for an eco-holiday
Lesson 3 Facilities and • Present perfect with for and since • Speaking: talking about Colombian
people who work in national parks
a national park • Writing: an information sign for tourists

UNIT THEME Extra activity

Answers
In Unit 1, there are three lessons on 1 beach ▪▪ Ask students to research another
the theme of ‘Eco-tourism’. By the country, for example, Wales,
2 lake
end of the unit, students will be able for homework and then write
3 stream sentences about it. They should
to describe their holiday experiences
4 field then write gapped sentences for
using the present perfect. They will be
able to talk about types of holiday and 5 ocean other students to complete, for
use the first and second conditional 6 waterfall example, Snowdon is the highest
to refer to their real and hypothetical 7 rainforest in Wales. (mountain)
holiday plans. They will also talk about 8 island
Colombian national parks and write an 9 valley
information sign for tourists. 10 desert
11 river
LESSON OVERVIEW 12 mountain
In this lesson, students will learn about
types of landscape and activities on an
ecotourism holiday. Students will learn
2. Complete the sentences about
Colombia with words from
to talk about experiences they have had
exercise 1. Use the plural form
of ecotourism. They will also learn how
when necessary.
to write a postcard to a friend.
▪▪ Tell students to read the
sentences and complete them
Focus on vocabulary
with a word from exercise 1. Tell
them that some of the words are
Get ready! in the plural form and some have
a capital letter. Do an example
1. Match the words for landscapes with question a (oceans).
with the pictures.
▪▪ Tell the students to compare
▪▪ Lead into the topic by asking their answers in pairs.
students if they can name some ▪▪ Check answers with the whole
of the landscapes in the pictures. class.
For example, ask: Is picture 1 a
waterfall? (No, it’s a beach.)
Answers
▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs,
look at the pictures and match a oceans
them with the words in the box. b river
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. c Lake
d mountain
e beach
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g desert
h rainforest
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Read

3. Read the blog posts written by two tourists. Who went on an eco-holiday? What is the
difference between normal tourism and eco-tourism?

I went to London last year. There’s so much to see and do there. I went
sightseeing and shopping. I enjoyed walking around the city, and I did a bus
tour too. I bought lots of souvenirs near the London Eye.
This summer, I went to Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. It was really
exciting. I went to a theme park called Mundo Aventura, I visited some
great museums, and at night we went dancing in some nightclubs. The
nightlife is great!
Next year, I’m going to visit another exciting city. I know some people go
camping, bird watching and hiking for their holidays, but it’s not for me.
I’m a city person.
Sylvia, from Los Angeles

I’m an outdoor person. I love camping, bird watching, and anything that
you can do outdoors. I love beaches, valleys, rainforests and mountains.
I’m Canadian, but I love coming to Colombia for my holiday.
I’ve been horse riding and mountain climbing. I’ve also tried hiking,
kayaking on the Cauca river, and sailing in the Caribbean Sea.
I’ve also learnt a lot about how to conserve the environment and protect
local communities. I think it’s important for tourists to make a difference
when they go on holiday. That’s why I always stay in an eco-cabin. They
don’t harm the environment, and they are really peaceful, too.
Leo, from Toronto

Glossary
▪ go sightseeing: irse de turismo ▪ kayaking: montar en kayak
▪ nightlife: nocturna ▪ sailing: navegar
▪ bird watching: avistamiento de aves ▪ eco-cabin: eco-cabaña

4. Find the activities in the pictures in the blog posts. Which of them are related to eco-tourism?
Can you explain why?

1 2 3

4 5 6
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Read 5. In pairs, discuss which activities in
the blog posts you most enjoy.
3. Read the blog posts written by two ▪▪ Put students into pairs and tell
tourists. Who went on an eco- them to discuss which activities
holiday? What is the difference in the blog posts they enjoy.
between normal tourism and eco- Give an example for yourself, for
tourism? example, I really like hiking.
▪▪ Explain that the students will ▪▪ Students work in pairs. Monitor
read two blog posts by two and note common errors for
people who went on different correction.
holidays. ▪▪ Have a short class discussion of
▪▪ Tell them that they should read the holiday activities students
and answer the questions. Set a enjoy doing.
time limit so that students don’t
look up every word. You can
refer them to the glossary for L1
translations of words they may
not know.
▪▪ Have students compare their
answers in pairs.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Answers
Leo went on an eco-holiday. Eco-
tourism is a form of tourism that
protects local communities and
doesn’t harm the environment,
whereas normal tourism focuses less
on the impact tourists have on the
environment.

4. Find the activities in the pictures

in the blog posts. Which of them
are related to eco-tourism? Can
you explain why?
▪▪ Tell the students to look at the
six pictures and name the types
of eco-activity. Do an example
with picture 1. Ask: What are
the people doing? (going to the
beach).
▪▪ Students work in pairs and name
the other five pictures.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
▪▪ Next, ask the students to answer
the two questions in exercise 4.

Answers
related to eco-tourism: 2  5  6
activities:
1 going to the beach
2 kayaking 
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3 going sightseeing
4 visiting museums
5 staying in an eco-cabin
6 hiking

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6. Listen to Pedro talking to Sam about his holiday.
Which words from exercise 1 do you hear?

39
7. Listen again. Who says the sentences and questions
below? Write “P” for Pedro, and “S” for Sam.

a. Have you ever been to the Cocora Valley?

b. I’ve never been there.
c. Have you ever visited any national parks in
Colombia?
d. I’ve never seen a whale.

Focus on Language

8. Look again at the sentences in exercise 7. Answer the questions.

a. Are the sentences and questions in the past simple or present perfect tense?
b. Are they talking about past experiences, or describing past events in detail?
c. Do we use ever in statements or questions?
d. Where do we put ever and never in the questions and statements?

9. Complete the sentences and questions with ever and never.

a. Some children have been to the beach.

b. Have you stayed in an eco-lodge?
c. My cousins have climbed Nevado del Ruiz.
d. Have you been kayaking?
e. Have you tried paragliding?
f. I’ve seen a shark.

10. Look at the list of things that Larry wants to do. Which has he done? In pairs, ask and answer
questions using ever and never. Use the Useful language box to help you.

Example: Has he ever seen a jaguar? Has he ever played baseball?

Yes, he has. No. He’s never played baseball.

see a jaguar ✔
Useful language
play baseball
meet a person from a native tribe Irregular past participles
stay in an eco-cabin ✔ ▪ Lots of past participles in English are irregular.
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swim with whales You have to learn them.

see – seen meet – met swim – swum
go paragliding ✔
go – gone take – taken
take a photo of a famous person
climb a mountain ✔
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6. Listen to Pedro talking to Sam 7. Listen again. Who says the Answers
about his holiday. Which words sentences and questions below?
from exercise 1 do you hear? Write “P” for Pedro, and “S” for a never

▪▪ Tell students they will hear two Sam. b ever

teenagers talking about Pedro’s ▪▪ Explain the activity. Ask students c never
holiday. Tell them to write the to write the sentences in their d ever
words from exercise 1 in their notebooks and write “P” or “S” e ever
notebooks and tick the ones they after them. You can do the first
hear in the listening text. one as an example (P). f never
▪▪ Play audio Track 39, then allow ▪▪ Play audio Track 39. Allow
students time to compare their students time to compare their 10. Look at the list of things that Larry
answers in pairs. answers in pairs. wants to do. Which has he done?
▪▪ Check answers with the whole ▪▪ Check answers with the whole In pairs, ask and answer questions
class and play audio Track 39 class. using ever and never. Use the
again, pausing after each answer. Useful language box to help you.
Answers ▪▪ Ask the students to look at the
Answers a P  b S  c P  d P list of things that Larry wants to
valley, mountains, rainforest, island, do and has done. Do an example
ocean as per the book. Elicit that we
use ever in questions and never
Focus on Language in negative answers.
Audio script 39
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs and
Sam: Hello Pedro. What are you 8. Look again at exercise 7. Answer ask and answer questions using
doing? the questions. ever and never. Tell them to use
Pedro: Hi, Sam! I’m looking at some
photos I took on my last holiday. Do ▪▪ Put students in pairs and have the past participles in the Useful
you want to see them? them answer the questions. language box. Monitor and note
Sam: Sure! ▪▪ Elicit the answers from the whole common errors for whole class
Pedro: Look, this is Cocora. Have you class. If needed, review the use feedback.
ever been to the Cocora Valley? and form of the present perfect ▪▪ Check answers with the whole
Sam: No, I’ve never been there, but I’d class.
on the board. For example,
love to. It looks lovely.
Pedro: Yes, it’s really amazing. There are write: Have you ever been to …?
huge green hills and mountains. It’s and I’ve never been there on the
Answers
so beautiful. I also saw some really board. Underline the present
Has he ever met a person from a
amazing mountains in Boyacá and perfect in one colour and the
native tribe? No. He has never
Bucaramanga. words ever and never in another
Sam: Do you have any photos of those met a person from a native tribe.
colour. Elicit how the present
places? perfect is made. Has he ever stayed in an eco-cabin?
Pedro: Yes, um, here. This is me and my Yes, he has.
family in Boyacá.
Sam: Mmm! Great photos!
Has he ever swum with whales? No,
Answers
Pedro: They’re beautiful, aren’t they? he has never swum with whales.
a present perfect
Sam: Yes, those mountains look perfect Has he ever been paragliding? Yes,
for hiking. And even paragliding. b past experiences he has.
Pedro: We didn’t try paragliding, c questions
unfortunately! Maybe next time. What Has he ever taken a photo of a
about you? Have you ever visited any
d before the past participle form famous person? No, he has never
national parks in Colombia? of the verb taken a photo of a famous person.
Sam: Yes, I went trekking in the Has he ever climbed a mountain?
rainforest in Amazonas. Yes, he has.
Pedro: Cool! Did you enjoy it? 9. Complete the sentences and
Sam: Oh yes, I had a great time, although questions with ever and never.
it was a bit scary. But my best holiday
▪▪ Tell the students to read the
in Colombia was my trip to Gorgona
Island. It was the best trip I have ever
sentences in exercise 9 and
been on. We saw whales! complete them with ever or
Pedro: Oh wow! I’ve never seen a whale never. Do the first as an example
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in my life! with the whole class.

Sam: You should go. It’s a brilliant feeling ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs.
when you see a whale swimming Monitor and help as needed.
free in the ocean. And the island is
beautiful too.
▪▪ Check answers with the whole
class.

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11. Look at the pictures. What activities can you see? In pairs, ask and answer questions with Have
you ever about the activities.

Example: Have you ever been horse riding?

Yes, I have. How about you?

Write

12. Write a postcard to a friend who doesn’t live in Colombia. Tell him/her about your country.
Use the ideas in the text below to help you.

Dear Cata

Have you ever been to Colombia? It’s a beautiful country.

It’s got some amazing places, such as ...
I’ve visited …
I’ve never been to …
I’m planning to visit …
I think the most beautiful place is …
I hope you can come one day and see my country!

Love,
Colombia
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Speak Write

11. Look at the pictures. What 12. Write a postcard to a friend who
activities can you see? In pairs, ask doesn’t live in Colombia. Tell him/
and answer questions with Have her about your country. Use the
you ever about the activities. ideas in the text below to help
▪▪ Tell students to look at the you.
pictures and with a classmate, ▪▪ In this activity, students will
name the activities. learn how to write a postcard to
▪▪ Demonstrate the activity by a friend. You will show them how
asking a student: Have you ever to plan their written work and
been horse riding? Elicit Yes, I therefore improve it.
have or No, I haven’t, then the ▪▪ Tell students they will write
follow up question How about a postcard. Demonstrate the
you? activity:
▪▪ Have students work with a ▪▪ Tell students to read the
classmate to ask and answer questions and the sentence stems
the questions. If there are early in the text. Write an example on
finishers tell them to ask follow- the board.
up questions, for example, When ▪▪ Have students write their text
did you go horse riding? in their notebooks, referring to
▪▪ Finish by asking students to your model and the language in
report their answers to the class. the box.
▪▪ Allow them time to write.
Monitor and help as needed,
Answers
noting common errors for whole
activities: hiking, trekking, horse
class correction.
riding, rafting, swimming, scuba
diving
▪▪ Give out pieces of card or
postcards (students can bring
questions: Have you ever …? Yes, I these in as homework). Tell the
have. / No, I have never … students to correct their texts
and then copy them onto the
card / postcard.
▪▪ Have the students swap postcards
and read them. Set a time limit
and a reading task, for example,
answer the question: Where has
he/she been? What has he/she
done?

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Copy the diagram and match the words about holidays in the box to the
headings.

hotel – summer camp – campsite – holiday apartment – city break –

log cabin – farm stay – camping trip – skiing trip – cottage – package holiday –
youth hostel – adventure holiday – cruise

city break

Holiday
Types of holiday Holidays accommodation

2. Complete the sentences with words from exercise 1.

a. A is a place where you can take your tent to stay.

b. A is a great opportunity to experience a rural lifestyle.
c. A holiday includes accommodation, food and transport.
d. A is a place where you can stay cheaply for a short period of time.
e. An might include hiking, kayaking or sailing.
f. A is a little house in the countryside.

3. In pairs, discuss the questions.

a. When did you last go on holiday?

b. What type of holiday was it?
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c. Where did you stay?

d. What did you do?
e. What did you like most about your holiday?
f. What do you know about eco-destinations and eco-holidays?

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LESSON OVERVIEW 2. Complete the sentences with
words from exercise 1.
In this lesson, students will learn
about types of holiday and holiday ▪▪ Tell students to read the
accommodation. Students will learn to sentences and complete them
describe hypothetical situations using with words from exercise 1.
the first and second conditional. They Do an example with question a
will role play a conversation between a (campsite).
tourist and travel agent and learn how ▪▪ Tell the students to compare
to write an advert for an eco-holiday. their answers in pairs.
▪▪ Check answers with the whole
Focus on vocabulary class.

Get ready! Answers

a campsite
1. Copy the diagram and match the b farm stay
words about holidays in the box to
the headings. c package holiday
▪▪ Lead into the topic by asking d youth hostel
students if they can name some e adventure holiday
of the types of holidays and f cottage
holiday accommodation in the
pictures. For example, ask: Can
you see a hotel? (No, it’s an eco- Extra activity
cabin.) ▪▪ Tell students to write definitions
▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs, for the other words from exercise
draw the diagram in their 1, for example: A log cabin is
notebooks and categorise the a wooden building in a forest.
words. They then read the definition
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. without the word it defines to
their classmate, who has to guess
the word.
Answers
Types of holiday – summer camp, 3. In pairs, discuss the questions.
city break, farm stay, camping ▪▪ Explain that the students will
trip, skiing trip, package holiday, discuss the questions in this
adventure holiday, cruise exercise.
Holiday accommodation – hotel, ▪▪ Set a time limit to work in pairs
campsite, holiday apartment, log or small groups. Monitor and help
cabin, cottage, youth hostel if needed. Note new language
that students need and write it
on the board.
Extra activity
▪▪ Have students compare their
▪▪ Tell students to rank the answers as a whole class.
types of holiday and holiday
accommodation according to
which they’d most like to do.
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4. Read five travel reviews about eco-friendly destinations. Match the reviews with the pictures.

Eco-destinations around the world a. KENYA

1 This country has a fantastic variety of flora and
fauna, with thousands of species of insects, reptiles,
mammals and amphibians. I am crazy about all kinds of
animals, so for me, it’s a paradise! If I had the chance
to live anywhere, I’d live here.
Christian b. INDIA
2 This country is home to some of the most spectacular
wildlife in the world, including elephants, rhinoceroses,
lions and leopards. You can also learn from the local
people, who build their own eco-friendly homes by hand
and conserve every drop of water.
Melanie
3 If you want to have a relaxing time, you will enjoy your c. COSTA RICA
holiday here. This place is full of contrasts. You can go
hiking and see some amazing scenery, or if you prefer,
you can stay by the sea and enjoy the cool breeze. You
would stay forever if you didn’t have to go home!
Lucas
4 If you come to this country, you will get the chance
to live like local people on houseboats called d. AUSTRALIA
“Kettuvallams”. If you’re interested in eco-friendly
products, you can see how local furniture-makers
make and design their own furniture using sustainable
resources such as bamboo sticks and palm leaves.
Kevin
5 This rainforest is the most incredible place I’ve ever
visited. The waterfalls are spectacular. It’s a long way e. COLOMBIA
to travel, but if you get the chance to visit, you won’t
regret it. The local people work hard to take care of the
environment and preserve this amazing place.
Hannah

Glossary
▪ variety: variedad
▪ furniture: muebles
▪ mammal: mamífero
▪ sustainable: sostenible
▪ breeze: brisa
▪ regret: arrepentir
▪ forever: para siempre
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5. Read the text again. For each destination, say:

a. What tourists can do there. b. Why it is an eco-friendly destination.

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6. In pairs, discuss which of these places you would most like to visit, and why.
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Read 5. Read the text again. For each 6. In pairs, discuss which of these
destination, say: places you would most like to
4. Read five travel reviews about ▪▪ Tell students to read the text visit, and why.
eco-friendly destinations. Match again and for each destination ▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs and
the reviews with the pictures. say what tourists can do there discuss which of these places
▪▪ Tell the students to look at and why it is an eco-friendly they would most like to visit and
the five pictures and name the destination. Do an example with why.
countries. Ask: What can you see the first review. ▪▪ Discuss answers with the whole
in Kenya? (elephants). Do the ▪▪ Students work in pairs. Monitor class. Ask: Which is the most
same for the other countries. and help as needed. popular place?
▪▪ Next, tell students to read ▪▪ Check answers with the whole
the reviews quickly and match class.
them with the pictures. Set a
time limit and tell students to Answers
check the glossary box for L1 a
translations of words they don’t
Kenya: You can see lots of
know.
spectacular wildlife, including
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. elephants, rhinoceroses, lions and
leopards, and learn from the local
Answers people who live in an eco-friendly
1 c way.
2 a India: You can live like the local
3 e people on houseboats and see the
work of local furniture-makers.
4 b
Costa Rica: You can see a variety of
5 d
flora and fauna.
Australia: You can visit the rainforest
Extra activity and waterfalls.
▪▪ Have students write sentences Colombia: You can go hiking and see
with the words in the glossary. some amazing scenery, or relax by
For example: There is a variety the sea.
of things to see and do in Bogotá.
b
Kenya: You can see local people
build eco-friendly homes by hand.
India: You can see local furniture-
makers make and design furniture
made from sustainable resources.
Costa Rica: You can see thousands of
species of flora and fauna.
Australia: You can see how the
local people take care of the
environment.
Colombia: You can see amazing
scenery.
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Focus on Language

7. Look at two sentences from the text about eco-destinations and answer questions a-c.

1. If you get the chance to visit, you won’t regret it.

2. You would stay forever if you didn’t have to go home.

a. Are these sentences describing possible or hypothetical situations?

b. Which sentence is in the first conditional? Which one is in the second conditional?
c. How are the verb forms in the first and second conditionals different?

8. Find more examples of first and second conditionals in the text. Discuss with a classmate why
each conditional is used.

9. Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the appropriate first or second
conditional form.

a. If I the lottery, I my whole life on holiday! (win / spend)

b. We Tayrona National Park in December if we enough money for the
school trip. (visit / save)
c. If I older, I around Colombia with my friends. But my parents say
I’m too young. (be / travel)
d. If we to London next year, we some souvenirs for you. (go / buy)

Listen
40
10. Listen to a tourist and a travel agent talking about options for
an adventure holiday. Number the activities in the order you
hear them.

▪ white water rafting ▪ bungee jumping

▪ paragliding ▪ a ride in a cable car
▪ climbing ▪ trekking
40
11. Listen again and complete the sentences:

a. If you get tired, you can instead.

b. You go for about along the rapids.
c. There’s one problem. any of these activities.
d. We have for all these extreme sports.
e. We’ll provide you with all the you need.
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12. Talk to a classmate.

a. What do you think about this adventure holiday?

b. Which activities would you like to do? Why?

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Focus on Language ▪▪ Tell the students to read Man: That sounds really good. What other
the sentences in exercise 9 things will we do on the holiday?
and complete them with the
7. Look at two sentences from the Woman: You’ll go white water rafting
appropriate first or second on the Chicamocha river. You go for
text about eco-destinations and
conditional forms of the verbs about an hour and a half along the
answer questions a–c.
in brackets. Do the first as an rapids, through the Chicamocha
▪▪ Write the two sentences on the example with the whole class. canyon, which is majestic.
board. Ask students to discuss Man: A trip along the river … that sounds
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs.
questions a-c in pairs. interesting, but I’m really interested
Monitor and help as needed.
▪▪ Check answers with the whole
▪▪ Check answers with the class.
in getting into the air. Is there
class. Underline the different anything like that?
Woman: Yes, there’s the perfect thing for
verb forms in the If and result
Answers you – you can ride across the canyon
clauses with different colours to in a cable car! And we can also offer
highlight the form. a won/would spend
bungee jumping in the canyon, and
b will visit/save paragliding too. The winds in the
Answers c was (or were) / would travel mountains near the canyon are really
strong, so it’s perfect for paragliding.
a sentence 1: possible d go/will buy Man: That all sounds fantastic. But
sentence 2: hypothetical there’s one problem. I’ve never
b sentence 1 uses the first practised any of these activities. Do I
conditional, sentence 2 uses the Listen need any training?
second conditional Woman: You don’t need to worry about
that. We have experts for all these
c First conditional: In the if clause, 10. Listen to a tourist and a travel extreme sports. You’ll do training
you use the main verb in the agent talking about options for an before you start, and we’ll provide
present simple form. In the result adventure holiday. Number the you with all the safety equipment you
clause, you use the verb with the activities in the order you hear need.
auxiliary will. them. Man: That sounds perfect! So how much
does it all cost?
Second conditional: In the if ▪▪ Tell students they will hear a
clause, you use the main verb tourist and travel agent talking
in the past simple form. In the about options for an adventure 11. Listen again and complete the
result clause, you use the verb holiday. Tell them to read the sentences.
with the auxiliary would. activities as they will number ▪▪ Tell students to listen again and
them in the order they hear them. complete the sentences.
8. Find more examples of first and ▪▪ Play audio Track 40. Ask students ▪▪ Play audio Track 40, and then
to work in pairs and compare their allow students to compare
second conditionals in the text.
answers. Play audio Track 40 again. answers in pairs.
Discuss with a classmate why each
conditional is used. ▪▪ Check answers with the class. ▪▪ Check answers by playing the
▪▪ Put students in pairs and have audio and pausing it.
them answer the question. Answers
▪▪ Elicit the answers from the whole 1 trekking Answers
class. If needed, review the use 2 climbing a ride a horse
and form of the first and second 3 white water rafting b an hour and a half
conditional on the board.
4 a ride in a cable car c I’ve never practised
5 bungee jumping d experts
Possible answers
First conditional - If you want to 6 paragliding e safety equipment
have a relaxing time, you will enjoy
your holiday here.
Audio script 40 12. Talk to a classmate.
First conditional - If you come to this
country, you will get the chance to Woman: Hi there, how can I help? ▪▪ Put students in small groups and
Man: I’m looking for an adventure holiday tell them to read the questions.
live like local people.
somewhere in the Santander region.
Second conditional - If I had the
▪▪ Set a time limit for the
Woman: I know the perfect holiday for
discussion. Monitor.
chance to live anywhere, I’d live here. you … . Yes, this is it. You start by
▪▪ Discuss the students’ answers as
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trekking between the towns of San Gil

and Barichara. You’ll also go climbing a class.
9. Complete the sentences using in the mountains there, and it’s really
the verbs in brackets in the beautiful. It only takes four hours, but
appropriate first or second if you get tired, you can ride a horse
conditional form. instead.

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Speak

13. In pairs, role play a conversation between a tourist and a travel agent. Decide who is the
tourist and who is the travel agent, and follow the instructions.

Tourist: You want to go on an eco-holiday. Ask questions. Use the Useful

expressions box to help you.
Travel agent: Use the information about Tayrona below to help you.

Visit beautiful Tayrona

Location
• on the Caribbean coast, north-east of Santa Marta
Activities
• go trekking to the ruins of a native settlement at El Pueblito
• visit Buriticá and the Lost City
• go swimming in the Minca river
• relax on the beautiful beaches
• enjoy the mountain views
• watch birds and other wildlife

Accommodation and food

• Eco-cabin on the beach
• Tents and hammocks also available
• 100% organic food

Useful expressions

Asking about a holiday

▪ I want to go on a …
▪ Where exactly is it?
▪ What activities can I do there?
▪ I’m really interested in …
▪ What about the (accommodation / food)?
▪ That sounds (great / amazing / perfect).

Write

14. Write an advert for an eco-holiday in your region.

a. Look again at the texts on page 129.

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b. Include a short description of the place: what fauna, flora or other important aspects it has.
c. Mention the activities that people can do there, where they will stay, and how long the
holiday will last.
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d. Make a small poster and present it to the class.

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Speak Write

13. In pairs, role play a conversation 14. Write an advert for an eco-holiday
between a tourist and a travel in your region.
agent. Decide who is the tourist ▪▪ Tell students they will write an
and who is the travel agent, and advert for an eco-holiday in their
follow the instructions. region. Demonstrate the activity:
▪▪ Tell students they will role play ▪▪ Tell students to look at the texts
a conversation between a tourist on page 129 and discuss the
and a travel agent. instructions in exercise 14.
▪▪ Divide the class in half and give ▪▪ Elicit a short description of the
one of the roles to each group. place and what you can see and
Have the ‘tourists’ prepare do there as an example.
questions to ask the travel agent. ▪▪ Put students into small groups
Have the ‘travel agents’ prepare and allow them time to create
information about Tayrona. a poster. Monitor and help as
▪▪ Highlight the phrases in the needed, noting common errors
Useful expressions box and ask for whole class correction.
volunteers to complete them ▪▪ Have the students display their
about their town or city. poster adverts around the room
▪▪ Regroup the students into pairs or present them to the class.
with one tourist and one travel Set a time limit and a task, for
agent. Set a time limit for the example, answer the question:
roleplay. Do you want to go on this eco-
▪▪ Monitor and help as needed, holiday?
and note common errors for
correction.
▪▪ Ask students to report on how
their roleplay went: Did they
get / give all the information
they wanted?

Extra activity
▪▪ If you have computers and access
to the Internet, appoint some
students to research the resort of
Tayrona or a different resort.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Look at the words for facilities in a national park. Match them to the pictures.

bench – bins – warning sign – footpath – kiosk – information board –

guided walk – viewpoint – picnic table – pond

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

2. Think of a park or national park near your home. Which facilities does it have?

3. Complete the definitions with words from exercise 1.

a. This tells you about something dangerous.

b. This is a good place to take a photo.
c. You can put your rubbish or recycling here.
d. This is a good place to have a rest.
e. This is a good place to stop for lunch.
f. You can buy food or water here, or get information.
g. If you want to meet a local expert, this is a good option for you.
h. Children can feed ducks and other birds here.
i. This gives you useful information about the park, such as a map.
j. You shouldn’t leave this during your visit to the park.
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LESSON OVERVIEW 3. Complete the definitions with
words from exercise 1.
In this lesson, students will learn about
national parks, the facilities in them and ▪▪ Tell students they will read
the people who work in them. Students definitions of the facilities in
will learn to talk about situations that exercise 1 and write the words.
started in the past and are still true now Do the first one as an example:
using the present perfect and for and write the definition on the board
since. They will talk about a national and elicit warning sign.
park in Colombia and learn how to write ▪▪ Set a time limit to work in pairs.
a sign with information for visitors to a Monitor and help if needed.
national park. ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Focus on vocabulary Answers

a warning sign
Get ready! b viewpoint
1. Look at the words for facilities in c bins
a national park. Match them to the d bench
pictures. e picnic table
▪▪ Lead into the topic by asking f kiosk
students if they can name some
g guided walk
of the facilities in the pictures.
For example, ask: Can you see a h pond
viewpoint? (Yes.) I information board
▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs and j footpath
match the words to the pictures
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Answers
1 viewpoint
2 information board
3 pond
4 bins
5 picnic table
6 kiosk
7 guided walk
8 warning sign
9 footpath
10 bench

2. Think of a park or national park

near your home. Which facilities
does it have?
▪▪ Tell students to think of a park or
national park near their home.
Ask: Which facilities does it have?
▪▪ Tell the students to discuss the
question in pairs.
▪▪ Check answers with the whole
class.
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4. Read about five people who work on eco-projects in a national park. Match the jobs with
the texts.

an artisan – an environmental police officer – an indigenous leader –

a park ranger – a walking guide

Eco-projects
1. I’ve worked in a national park since 2013. In my job, I share my
knowledge about the geology of the park, its plant life, wildlife
and natural habitats. I love talking to people and it’s great to work
outside in a beautiful environment.
2. The park has been our home for hundreds of years. We have a
kiosk in the park where visitors can learn about our culture. We work
with the local authorities, advising them on decisions that are both
eco-friendly, and benefit our community.
3. One of our most important jobs is to protect the wildlife. The turtles’ eggs are valuable,
and in the past, people used to steal and sell them. There are warning signs, which remind
people that there are strict punishments if people ignore the laws.
4. My job is to check that everyone is looking after the park, putting their
rubbish in the bins, keeping to the footpaths and respecting the wildlife.
I work with a team of people, and we regularly talk to visitors and make
sure that the information and facilities available to them are useful.
5. I come to the park every day to sell my products to visitors. I also give
workshops to local people about how to make handicrafts from local,
sustainable materials.

Glossary
▪ share: compartir ▪ advise: aconsejar
▪ knowledge: conocimiento ▪ law: ley
▪ punishment: castigo ▪ steal: robar
▪ ignore: no hacer caso ▪ workshop: taller

5. Read the text again. How does each person help to keep the park eco-friendly? Use the
following verbs to help you: protect teach advise look after make use

Example: The walking guide teaches visitors about the wildlife. This means that the
visitors will respect it.

6. In pairs, discuss all the ways in which the park helps people, and how people help the
environment in the park. Complete the table with your ideas.
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Read Answers
The indigenous leader advises the
4. Read about five people who work local authorities on decisions that
on eco-projects in a national park. are both eco-friendly and benefit
Match the jobs with the texts. the indigenous community.
▪▪ Tell the students to look at the The environmental police officer
three pictures and say what they protects the wildlife and tries to
can see. Tell them they will read prevent the theft of the turtles’
about five people who work on eggs.
eco-projects.
The park ranger looks after the park.
▪▪ Have students read the jobs in He/she checks that the tourists are
the box. respecting the park and its wildlife
▪▪ Tell students to read the texts by putting rubbish in the bins and
quickly and match the jobs keeping to the footpaths.
with the texts. Set a time limit
The artisan gives workshops to
and tell students to check the
local people about how to make
glossary for L1 translations of
handicrafts from local, sustainable
words they don’t know.
materials.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Answers 6. In pairs, discuss all the ways in

1 a walking guide which the park helps people, and
how people help the environment
2 an indigenous leader
in the park. Complete the table
3 an environmental police officer with your ideas.
4 a park ranger ▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs
5 an artisan and discuss all the ways in which
the park helps people, and how
people help the environment in
Extra activity the park.
▪▪ Have students write sentences ▪▪ Discuss answers with the whole
with the words in the glossary. class. Ask: Which job would you
For example: The park rangers most like to do and why?
share their knowledge of the
park with visitors.
Answers
5. Read the text again. How does Benefits for people:
each person help to keep the park People can enjoy a beautiful
eco-friendly? Use the following environment.
verbs to help you: protect teach
It provides a home for indigenous
advise look after make use.
people.
▪▪ Tell students to read the text Visitors can learn about indigenous
again and, for each person, say
people’s culture.
how they help to keep the park
eco-friendly. Do an example with Visitors can see precious species of
the first text. wildlife.
▪▪ Students work in pairs. Monitor Artisans can sell their products to
and help as needed. visitors.
▪▪ Check answers with the whole Benefits for the environment:
class. It is protected.
Turtles’ eggs aren’t stolen.
It is kept free of litter.
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Wildlife is respected.
Local sustainable materials are used
in artisans’ handicrafts.

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7. Listen to the conversation between a guide and some visitors. What
are they doing today? What other activities does the guide mention?

41
8. Listen again and complete the sentences.

a. It has operated as a national park since .

b. I’ve worked as an eco-tourist guide for .
c. It’s our newest route – it’s been open for .

Focus on Language

9. Look at the sentences in exercise 8 and choose the correct options.

a. These situations are finished actions / started in the past and are still true now.
b. They are in the present perfect / present simple tense.
c. We use for / since to give the moment when the situation started.
d. We use for / since to give the duration of the situation.

10. Complete the sentences. Use the verbs in the box in the present perfect tense, and add for
or since.

live – have – protect – be – work – study

a. In our school, we respect nature and fauna and flora the sixth
grade.
b. I at a school in Bogotá five years.
c. My family and I in the park nine o’clock this morning.
d. Indigenous people in the park a long time.
e. I this watch two months.
f. My uncle as a park ranger December.

11. Write answers to the following questions using for and since. Then ask and answer the questions
in pairs.

▪ How long have you known your best friend?

▪ How long have you lived in (your town)?
▪ How long have you studied English?
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▪ How long have you been in school today?

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Listen left, and there are lots of activities 10. Complete the sentences. Use the
that you can do there. There’s a verbs in the box in the present
7. Listen to the conversation beautiful coral reef, so you can perfect tense, and add for or
between a guide and some go snorkelling or scuba diving to since.
see the fish. You can also go bird ▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs to
visitors. What are they doing
watching. The bird life in this park
today? What other activities does complete the sentences. They
is spectacular! Or you can go on
the guide mention? a cultural trek with one of our
should use a verb in the present
▪▪ Tell the students they will hear indigenous guides, where you learn perfect and for or since.
a conversation between a guide about the culture of the indigenous ▪▪ Monitor and help as needed. Note
and some visitors. Tell them to people who live here. common errors for whole class
write the questions in the rubric correction.
in their notebooks. ▪▪ Check answers with the whole
▪▪ Play audio Track 41. Allow
8. Listen again and complete the class.
sentences.
students to compare their
answers with a classmate. ▪▪ Tell students to read the Answers
sentences before listening to the
a have protected / since
conversation again.
Answers b have studied / for
▪▪ Play audio Track 41 and allow
The guide is taking the visitors c have been / since
students to compare their
on a 10-kilometre walking tour of
answers with a classmate. d have lived / for
Corales del Rosario and San Bernardo
National Natural Park. ▪▪ Check answers with the whole e have had / for
class.
Other activities mentioned are: f has worked / since
snorkelling and scuba diving to see
the coral reef and the fish; bird Answers
watching; a cultural trek with an a 1977 11. Write answers to the following
questions using for and since.
indigenous guide to learn about b twelve years
Then ask and answer the questions
indigenous culture. c two weeks in pairs.
▪▪ Tell students to read the
Audio script 41 questions and to answer them
Man: Welcome to Corales del Rosario Focus on Language using for and since.
and San Bernardo National Natural ▪▪ Monitor and help as needed.
Park! My name is Enrique and I will
9. Look at the sentences in exercise ▪▪ Check answers with the whole
be your guide for this walk. So, what class.
can I tell you about the park? Well, 8 and choose the correct options.
it has operated as a national park ▪▪ Tell the students to read the Extra activity
since 1977. People from the local sentences in exercise 8 and
communities of the islands of Isla choose the correct options. ▪▪ Students can write a short
Grande, Barú and San Bernardo have paragraph about their classmate
▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs.
run the park for many years. It is part or tell the class about him/her.
Monitor and help as needed.
of our lives. You can see the sign here,
‘Our Big Life Project’. I’ve worked as ▪▪ Check answers with the whole
an eco-tourist guide for twelve years. class. Check students can use for
I’ve learnt about the fauna and flora and since correctly by writing
of the park, the local communities, example sentences with a gap in
and the eco-projects that people are them on the board, for example:
doing here. I have been a teacher ten
Woman: What walking routes are there in years (for). I have lived in Bogotá
the park?
2009 (since).
Man: Well, we’ve created four walking
routes; one of five kilometres, ten
kilometres, 20 kilometres and 30 Answers
kilometres long. So there’s something a started in the past and are still
for everyone. Today we’re just doing true now
a ten-kilometre walk, and I think it
will take us about two hours. It’s our b present perfect
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weeks.
d for
Teenage boy: What other activities can
people do in the park?
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12. Look at the map showing national parks in Colombia. Discuss the questions with a partner.

a. Which national parks or sanctuaries are near or in your region?

b. What do you know about the national parks on the map?
c. Which ones have you visited? What did you think of them?
d. Which ones would you like to visit? Why?
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13. Choose a national park and imagine that you work there. Write a sign for tourists giving them
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Speak Write

12. Look at the map showing national 13. Choose a national park and
parks in Colombia. Discuss the imagine that you work there.
questions with a partner. Write a sign for tourists giving
▪▪ Tell students to answer questions them information, and saying what
about a national park they know things they can do and mustn’t do
in Colombia. Do an example with in the park.
the whole class. ▪▪ Tell students they will write
▪▪ Put the students in pairs and a sign for tourists giving them
have them answer the questions information and telling them
about the national parks on the what they can do and mustn’t do
map. Encourage them to give in the park. You can find pictures
full answers. You could make this of signs on the Internet and use
a class competition to give the these as examples to follow.
most information to motivate the ▪▪ Demonstrate the activity. Ask the
students. students: What do tourists need
▪▪ Regroup the students into new to know about the national park?
pairs and have them tell their What can they do there? What
new partner their answers to the mustn’t they do there?
questions. ▪▪ Elicit features of clearly designed
signs.
Extra activity ▪▪ Put students into small groups
▪▪ If you have computers and access and allow them time to create a
to the Internet, tell students to sign. Monitor and help as needed,
research a national park that noting common errors for whole
they do not know. Students can class correction.
do this for homework and give a ▪▪ Have the students display their
presentation in the next lesson. signs around the room or present
them to the class. Set a time
limit and a task, for example,
answer the question: Is the sign
clear? Is it attractive?

Extra activity
▪▪ You could show the students signs
that are unclear or are amusing.
You can find such signs on the
Internet. Ask students to say
what is wrong with them and to
redesign them.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Look at the pictures. Do you know or remember anything about these

indigenous people?

Maasai Guaraní Inupiat

There are approximately 370 million

indigenous people in the world, belonging
to 5,000 different groups, in 90 countries
worldwide.

Wayuu Mursi Tribe

INDIGENOUS
GROUPS

Adivasi Sami Kogi

2. Match the words in the box with the underlined

synonyms in the text.
Vocabulary Tip
▪ Matching words with their synonyms
huts – villages – crops – rituals – weapons – chief – helps you remember vocabulary and
indigenous people – tribes – elders – warriors
expand your lexis.

1.
Native people often live together in 2.small towns. They often live in 3.small houses
which they build themselves. Traditionally, many native people are 4.fighters and hunters.
They use 5.arms to defend themselves and to hunt. Some 6.groups of native people have a
7.
leader, and there is often a group of 8.important and clever people in each community.
These people make decisions that affect the whole community. Native people are often
self-sufficient. As well as hunting, they grow 9.plants for food, medicine and other uses.
They often have 10.traditions in their culture connected to important stages in life, such as
becoming adults.
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3. Find out information about the indigenous people in exercise 1. Find out where they are
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MODULE 4 UNIT 2 OVERVIEW
Lesson Topic Language Focus Output
Lesson 1 Indigenous people • Past continuous • Speaking: an interview with someone who has
in Colombia and visited an indigenous tribe
around the world • Writing: an account of a visit to an indigenous
tribe
Lesson 2 Animal trafficking • The present simple passive: • Speaking: discussing the effects of animal
passive vs active, passive trafficking
questions • Writing: giving your opinion on animal trafficking
Lesson 3 Environmental • Present perfect continuous • Speaking: a debate about deforestation
problems • Writing: a letter to a newspaper

UNIT THEME in the photos and what they 3. Find out information about the
remember about them. Tell them indigenous people in exercise 1.
In Unit 2, there are three lessons on
to look back at Module 3, Lesson Find out where they are from, and
the theme of ‘Protecting our native
4 if not, and ask them which of how they live.
culture and environment’. Students
these tribes is mentioned, and ▪▪ If possible, allow students to
focus on indigenous people, native
why (The Maasai; Maasai boys go online to do their research,
wildlife, and different threats to the
have to hunt a lion before they or give them any reference
environment – particularly issues
are considered adults). books that are available in the
which directly affect Colombia, such
as animal trafficking, pollution, and
▪▪ Read through text in the middle school. They may be able to find
of the photos as a class. Ask information in books from other
deforestation. They will learn two
students if they’re surprised by subjects such as Geography.
new tenses – the past continuous and
the statistics. ▪▪ Give students some headings
present perfect continuous – and will
revise and extend their knowledge ▪▪ Ask students to work in pairs to to help them research, such as
of the passive voice. They will have discuss what they know about the Houses, Food, Weapons, Culture
the opportunity to discuss a range of groups. and traditions and Clothes.
situations – giving their opinions about ▪▪ Feed back as a class. ▪▪ If it’s not possible to research
which problems they believe are most at school, set this activity as
2. Match the words in the box with
serious, and suggesting ways in which homework.
the underlined synonyms in the
we help.
text.
Extra activity
▪▪ Ask a student to read through
LESSON OVERVIEW the Vocabulary Tip. Check they
▪▪ Ask students to prepare short
presentations about one of the
In this lesson, students will learn about understand what synonym means.
groups of indigenous people to
indigenous people. The focus is mostly ▪▪ Do the first answer together with present to the whole class. They
on the many indigenous people who live students so they understand what can do it in pairs. Encourage
in Colombia. Students will share their they have to do. them to find photos to support
knowledge about indigenous tribes from ▪▪ Ask students to work alone at their presentations.
all over the world, read a text about an first, and check their answers in
important indigenous tribe in Colombia, pairs when they’ve finished.
and listen to accounts from people
who have visited indigenous people in
Answers
their homes. At the end of the lesson,
students imagine that they have visited 1. Indigenous people
an indigenous tribe, and discuss their 2. villages
experiences. 3. huts
4. warriors
Focus on vocabulary 5. weapons
6. tribes
Get ready!
7. chief
1. Look at the pictures. Do you know
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8. elders
or remember anything about these 9. crops
indigenous people?
10. rituals
▪▪ Ask students if they recognise
any of the indigenous people

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4. Read the text about indigenous people. Match the headings to the paragraphs.

a. How does a typical day begin? c. How do the Achuar people get food?
b. Who are the Achuar people? d. How do they build their homes?

The Achuar people

1.
The Achuar people are indigenous people who live in the Amazon Rainforest.
They are a tribe of warriors who are ready to defend their families,
territories and traditions.
2.
The Achuar people live in total harmony with their community, the environment and wildlife
around them. They use natural resources for everything that they need – to build their
houses, which are impressive thatched huts, and to make medicine.
3.
They start the day very early in the morning. The chiefs spend several hours each morning
talking to families about the traditions and history of the tribe. Family time is very
important to the Achuar people. They drink wayús – a herbal tea that stimulates dreams.
One of the most important rituals in the community is sharing their dreams.
4.
Achuar men go hunting and fishing. They use blowguns, hooks or special
baskets. The women grow crops in small gardens. These gardens are highly
significant, because the plants represent life; women give birth there. They
also make handicrafts which are sold at a market in their village.

Glossary

▪ thatched: de paja ▪ hook: gancho

▪ dream: sueño ▪ basket: cesta
▪ blowgun: cerbatana ▪ give birth: dar a luz

5. Read again and answer the questions.

a. What are Achuar houses like?

b. How do families learn about their heritage?
c. What traditions and rituals do the Achuar people have?
d. What are the gardens in Achuar villages used for?
e. How do Achuars make a living?
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6. In pairs, discuss the questions.

a. What do you find interesting about this tribe of indigenous people?

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a. Achuar houses are impressive
4. Read the text about indigenous thatched huts.
people. Match the headings to the
b. The chiefs spend several hours
paragraphs.
each morning talking to families
▪▪ Before students read the text, about the traditions and history
read through the four questions of the tribe.
as a class, and ask them to
c. One of the most important rituals
predict some possible answers.
in the community is sharing their
▪▪ Tell them to read through quickly, dreams.
looking for words in the text
which help them to match the d. The gardens are used to grow
paragraphs with the questions. crops and plants, which represent
life, and women also give birth
there.
Answers
e. The Achuar people sell their
1. Who are the Achuar people?
handicrafts at a market to make
2. How do they build their homes? a living.
3. How does a typical day begin?
4. How do the Achuar people get
food?
6. In pairs, discuss the questions.
▪▪ Students work in pairs to discuss
the questions. Ask them to focus
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the on the differences between their
glossary. Explain that it has words own lives and the lives of the
they may not know in English. Achuar people.
▪▪ Students can copy the words ▪▪ Bring ideas together as a class.
and the L1 translation into their Ask students if they would like
notebooks, or if they have them, to swap places with an Achuar
their vocabulary books. teenager. Ask why / why not.
5. Read again and answer the Extra activity
questions.
▪▪ Write the following questions on
▪▪ Tell students to read the article the board for students to answer
again more slowly, trying to either in their notebooks or in
understand as much as possible. pairs.
If they find words they don’t How do the Achuar people make
understand, they can check in medicine?
the glossary first. If a word isn’t What do people talk about with
there, tell them to guess what it the chiefs?
means, using the context of the What is wayús?
sentence. How do Achuar men catch
▪▪ Tell students to write their animals and fish?
answers as full sentences. Why do you think plants
represent life for the Achuar
people?
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7. Listen to two reports from people who have visited indigenous communities in Colombia. Say
what each person enjoyed the most.

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8. Listen again. Which person mentions the following things, Filip or Claire?
a. making paints d. the accommodation
b. learning dances e. respecting the environment
c. a traditional drink f. traditional food

Focus on Language

9. Look at the sentences. For each sentence, answer the questions.

1. While we were walking, we heard a noise in a tree.

2. When I was trekking there, I visited the Kogi people.

a. Which action started first?

b. Which action was in progress?
c. Which action was completed?

10. Complete the rule about the past continuous.

We use the past continuous to describe an action that was in progress when another action
was completed. We form it with or + -ing form.

11. Fill in the gaps using the appropriate forms of the verbs in brackets for the past continuous tense.

a. The Ticunas when Filip visited them. (hunt)

b. When Ben arrived in the reserve, the chief a meeting. (hold)
c. Claire saw various indigenous communities while she to the Lost City. (travel)

12. Write some sentences about you, or people in your family, using the verbs in brackets. Use the
past simple and continuous.

Example: When my dad arrived home, my mum was cooking lunch.

arrive home / cook lunch

a. do homework / call me
b. find some money / walk on the street
c. see a friend / ride my bike
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Listen ceremony and it was the most amazing c sentence 1 – we heard a noise in
thing I’ve done in my life! I also learnt a tree; sentence 2 – I visited the
7. Listen to two reports from people some traditional dances and I ate with Kogi people
who have visited indigenous them. Their food is very different from
communities in Colombia. Say what what I normally eat, but I really enjoyed
each person enjoyed the most.
learning everything about how the Kogi 10. Complete the rule about the past
live. The experience changed my life. continuous.
▪▪ Ask if any students have visited I’ve never met people who respect the
an indigenous community. Ask environment so much.
▪▪ Ask students to complete the rule
on their own, then in pairs.
them what they thought of it.
▪▪ Make sure students have
▪▪ Point out that the past
8. Listen again. Which person continuous is similar to the
understood what they are going
mentions the following things, Filip present continuous – the only
to hear. Ask them to predict what
or Claire? difference is that we use was/
the people enjoyed.
▪▪ Play audio Track 42. Tell students
▪▪ Tell students that they might not were rather than am/are/is.
hear the exact same words in the
not to worry if they don’t
audio as on the page. For example, Answers
understand everything – they only
instead of accommodation they was, were
need to listen for the answer.
might hear house.
▪▪ Play audio Track 42 again. If
Answers students find it difficult, stop it 11. Fill in the gaps using the
Filip – when a team of young men after each point is mentioned. appropriate forms of the verbs in
took him into the rainforest on a brackets for the past continuous
hunting expedition, and they shot a tense.
Answers
monkey ▪▪ Ask students to complete the
a. Filip d. Filip
Claire – when she participated in a sentences with a partner.
b. Claire e. Claire
traditional Kogi ceremony ▪▪ Tell them to suggest different
c. Filip f. Claire verbs instead of the ones in
brackets that would still make
Audio script 42
sense (e.g. The Ticunas were
1 Filip from Poland Focus on Language eating, The chief was having,
Last year, I had the opportunity to
while she was walking).
visit the Ticuna community in the 9. Look at the sentences. For each
Amazon rainforest. It was an incredible
sentence, answer the questions.
experience. I slept in a wooden hut, Answers
just like the Ticuna people, and I drank ▪▪ Draw a long horizontal line to a. were hunting
chicha, which is an alcoholic drink made represent past continuous, and a
from fermented fruits and roots. They short vertical line through it to b. was holding
taught me how to make figures from represent past simple. c. was travelling
stone and masks from wood. They also ▪▪ Write the following sentence
showed me how they use local plants
on the board: While I was
to paint with; they get the colours and 12. Write some sentences about you,
walking home, I saw my friend.
the brushes from different parts of the or people in your family, using the
plants. My favourite moment was when Ask students which part of the
verbs in brackets. Use the past
a team of young men took me into the sentence is represented by the
simple and continuous.
rainforest on a hunting expedition. While long line (While I was walking
we were walking, we heard a noise in home) and which is represented by ▪▪ Tell students to consider which
a tree. It was a monkey. A few seconds the short line (I saw my friend). of the actions of each pair
is ‘in progress’, and which is
later, one of the hunters shot the monkey ▪▪ Then ask students to match each
with the blowgun, and it fell out of the ‘completed’. Refer them to the
half of the sentences in exercise
tree. Their skill was amazing. It was an timeline on the board. Tell them
9 with the long line, and the short
incredible experience. that they don’t have to use the
2 Claire from New York
line.
same order as in the book, and
I studied anthropology at school, and ▪▪ Ask them if they know the name
either tense can be used first.
I’m fascinated by the indigenous people of the two tenses (past continuous
of Colombia. I’ve been to Tayrona Park, and past simple).
▪▪ Students work alone to write
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and La their sentences, and then
Guajira. My first trip to La Guajira was compare their answers.
Answers
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in 2010. I went on a trek to visit the Lost ▪▪ Ask some students to read out
City. When I was trekking there, I visited a sentence 1 – walking; sentence 2 – their answers. Ask the rest of
the Kogi people. They were holding a trekking the class if the sentences are
traditional ceremony when we visited. b sentence 1 – walking; sentence 2 – correct.
They invited me to participate in the trekking

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13. Work in pairs. Imagine that one of you visited one of the indigenous communities described
here. Do an interview with your partner. Use the questions below for your interview.

People Location Activities

Emberá Antioquia Drink pilde to communicate
with the soul
Celebrate the corn harvest

Muisca Cundinamarca Learn about traditional

agriculture
Make traditional handicrafts

Cofán Putumayo Participate in rituals with a

shaman
Drink yage in a special
ceremony

▪ What were people doing when you got there?

▪ What were the people wearing?
▪ What activities did you do?
▪ Did you learn to do anything when you were there?
▪ What did you eat and drink?
▪ How did you feel?
▪ What was the most amazing part?

14. Swap roles. Do an interview about a visit to a different indigenous community.

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15. Write about your experience when you visited the indigenous people. Answer the questions in
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Speak Write

13. Work in pairs. Imagine that one of 15. Write about your experience when
you visited one of the indigenous you visited the indigenous people.
communities described here. Do Answer the questions in exercise
an interview with your partner. 13.
Use the questions below for your ▪▪ Tell students to imagine that
interview. they are writing a report for a
▪▪ Ask if students know anything magazine or newspaper.
about the people, locations or ▪▪ Encourage them to invent some
activities in the table. background information about
▪▪ Put students in pairs. Tell them their trip. Write the following
they will both get a chance to ask questions on the board:
and answer questions. When did you go?
▪▪ Ask students if they remember Why did you go?
Filip and Claire from the Who did you go with?
Listening task. Ask the questions, How did you feel before you went?
and invite students to answer as ▪▪ Tell them to begin their texts
if they were Filip or Claire. with this background information,
▪▪ Focus their attention on the before they start answering the
questions, and ask them which questions in exercise 13.
tenses they need for their ▪▪ When students finish, tell them
answers. to swap their work with a partner
▪▪ Put students in pairs. Tell them and edit each other’s texts,
they will both get a chance to ask checking for mistakes, text that
and answer questions. they don’t understand, etc.
▪▪ As they are doing the interviews, ▪▪ Students can correct or rewrite
monitor and encourage students their texts using their partner’s
to talk freely even if they think feedback.
they are making mistakes.
Extra activity
14. Swap roles. Do an interview about ▪▪ Play a vocabulary game. Divide
a visit to a different indigenous students into three groups, and
community. ask one student from each group
▪▪ Make sure students choose to come up to the board.
different information from the ▪▪ Say a word connected with
table when they repeat the indigenous people from exercise
activity. 2 on page 136.
▪▪ Ask some students to perform ▪▪ The students have to write a
their interviews for the class. correct sentence in English
containing that word.
▪▪ When the student has written the
sentence, they say ‘stop’, and
the other students have to stop
writing.
▪▪ Check the finished sentence. If
it is correct, that team wins a
point.
▪▪ If it is incorrect, that student
goes back to their group. The
other two students continue until
one of them has finished their
sentence and says ‘stop’.
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▪▪ When a correct sentence has

been written, repeat the activity
with three new students and a
new word.

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1. Read the following sentence. Do you agree with it?

‘Do not buy souvenirs which have come from animal trafficking.’

2. These animals are affected by animal trafficking. Match the words in the box to the pictures.

dolphin – sloth – macaw – tapir – hummingbird – tiger – turtle – woodpecker – condor –

poison dart frog – elephant – panda

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

3. Classify the animals above. Which ones are mammals, birds, reptiles or amphibians?

4. Read the descriptions and identify the animals. Then write your own descriptions and read them
to a partner to guess.
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a b c
I am a carnivore. I have the I have a very large I am a playful mammal. I am one
largest teeth of all big cat beak. I am one of of the largest sea animals. In
species. I have stripes on my the noisiest birds. Colombia you can see me in the
face, sides, legs and stomach. I am very colourful. Pacific Ocean in Gorgona or Chocó.

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LESSON OVERVIEW 3. Classify the animals above. Which Extra activity
ones are mammals, birds, reptiles ▪▪ Write the following animal body
In this lesson, students will learn about
or amphibians? parts on the board:
animal trafficking, and will revise
the passive voice. They will learn the ▪▪ Ask students to give you one fur (pelo) feathers (plumas)
English words for some important example of each of the above. tusks (cornillos) shell
animals involved in animal trafficking, ▪▪ Tell them to classify them alone, (caparazón) beak (pico).
and will hear an interview where they and then check in pairs. Students match them to the
learn about the motivation and details ▪▪ Ask them for more examples animals in the pictures. Then
of animal trafficking. They will read of each group of animals. In ask them to discuss in pairs why
a text about the World Wildlife Fund. addition, you could ask them the animals are used in animal
At the end of the lesson, students will if they know any other groups trafficking. Give them some
discuss and write about ways in which of animals (e.g. fish, insects, expressions to help them, e.g.:
they can help animal welfare. arachnids) and some examples of I think people buy them as pets
those. because they have (beautiful
feathers).
Focus on vocabulary
I think people want to use their
Answers (fur) to make (coats).
Get ready! Mammal: tiger, elephant, sloth,
panda, dolphin, tapir
1. Read the following sentence. Do Bird: macaw, woodpecker, condor,
you agree with it?
hummingbird
▪▪ Ask students to give you a Reptile: turtle
definition of animal trafficking.
Amphibian: poison dart frog
▪▪ Then put them in pairs to discuss
what they know about it, and
what they think of it. 4. Read the descriptions and identify
▪▪ Feed back as a class. Ask them if the animals. Then write your own
they agree with the quote in the descriptions and read them to a
box. partner to guess.
2. These animals are affected by ▪▪ Tell students to close their books,
animal trafficking. Match the and read the first description.
words in the box to the pictures. See if they can answer without
looking at their books.
▪▪ Tell students to cover the words
in the box and see how many ▪▪ Students can work in pairs to find
animal names they already know the final two animals.
before they match the words and ▪▪ Encourage students to use the
the pictures. expressions in the descriptions
▪▪ Check answers as a class. Ask when they write their own
students to name more animals descriptions, e.g.:
which they think are affected by I am …
animal trafficking. I have …
You can see me in …

Answers
Answers
1. tiger 7. macaw
a. tiger
2. turtle 8. woodpecker
b. macaw
3. elephant 9. poison dart frog
c. dolphin
4. sloth 10. condor
5. panda 11. hummingbird
6. dolphin 12. tapir
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5. In pairs, look at the questions and discuss what you know about animal trafficking.

1. What is animal 5. Which animals are

trafficking? most endangered?
Animal
trafficking

2. Why do people 4. Where is animal

buy wild animals? trafficking practised?
3. Why do local people
get involved in
animal trafficking?

43
6. Now listen and make notes for the questions in exercise 5. Listening Tip
Read the information in the
43 task and predict what the
7. Listen again. For each pair of sentences, do you hear speaker will say.
A or B?

A B
1 Animal trafficking is when wild animals are sold. Animal trafficking is when people sell wild
animals.
2 Other animals are killed, and parts of their They kill other animals and use parts of their
bodies are used to make products. bodies to make products.
3 They’re often bought at souvenir markets by Tourists often buy them at souvenir markets.
tourists.
4 A lot of money is made selling animals. They make a lot of money selling animals.

5 The animals are often exported to the USA and People often export the animals to the USA and
other countries. other countries.

8. Look at the table in exercise 7 and answer questions a-c.

a. What do we call the structures in A and B?

b. What verb do we always use in A? What form of the main verb do we use?
c. In which sentence in A do we say who does the action? What preposition do we use?

9. In your notebook, change these sentences from passive to active, or from active to passive.
Use by to say who did the action if necessary.

Example: Parts of tigers are traded to make medicine.

a. People trade parts of tigers to make medicine.

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b. Snakeskin belts are sold at souvenir markets.

c. Some shampoos, jewellery and clothes are produced from animal parts.
d. Rich people buy exotic animals as pets.
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Listen 8. Look at the table in exercise 7 and
Sandy: There are many different reasons answer questions a-c.
for this. Some animals are sold as
5. In pairs, look at the questions exotic pets. Other animals are killed, ▪▪ Read through the questions with
and discuss what you know about and parts of their bodies are used students as a class. Ask students
animal trafficking. to make products such as clothes, if they recognise the passive.
▪▪ Ask students to remember what ornaments, bags, or medicine. Other Remind them that they studied it
animals are eaten in restaurants, or in Module 2, Lesson 6; tell them
they talked about in exercises 1
sold as food at markets. Tourists often to look at page 69 if they don’t
and 4. buy them at souvenir markets. remember. Point out that the
▪▪ Tell them that they are going to Interviewer: Why do local people get
structure for a sentence that isn’t
listen to an interview where they involved in animal trafficking?
passive (i.e., where the subject is
will hear the answers to these Sandy: Often, they make a lot of money
selling animals, because the animals the person who ‘does’ the action)
questions. Refer them to the
can be very valuable. You can earn a is called active.
Listening Tip and tell them that
predicting information before lot more from animal trafficking than ▪▪ Ask students who does the action
you can by working on a farm or in in each of the sentences. Ask
they listen is a good way to help
a factory. Often, animal trafficking them why they think we don’t
them understand. happens in rural areas where there give this information in 4 of
▪▪ Note some of the students’ ideas isn’t much work for people.
the passive sentences (because
on the board. Interviewer: Where is animal trafficking
we don’t know, or it’s not
practised?
6. Now listen and make notes for the Sandy: It happens in countries with important).
questions in exercise 5. tropical climates, where most exotic
▪▪ Note some of the students’ ideas and valuable animals life. South Asian Answers
from exercise 5 on the board. countries such as India, Thailand and
a. A: passive  B: active
Vietnam have a big problem with
▪▪ Play audio Track 43. Tell students
animal trafficking. These are also b. to be; past participle
to make brief notes, not write countries where the local people c. Sentence 3; by
full sentences at this stage. are quite poor. They make a lot
▪▪ Tell students to use their notes to of money selling animals, but the
write full sentences. local authorities find it difficult to 9. In your notebook, change these
enforce strict laws to stop them. sentences from passive to active,
Answers From those countries, the animals are or from active to passive. Use
often exported to the USA and other by to say who did the action if
1. Animal trafficking is when people countries, such as China, South Korea, necessary.
sell wild animals. Japan and countries in Europe. Animal
2. Some animals are sold as pets. trafficking also happens in Africa and
▪▪ Write the example on the board,
South America. and show students how to change
Others are killed and sold as
Interviewer: Which animals are most the sentences.
meat, or to make clothes,
ornaments, bags or medicine. endangered? ▪▪ Remind them to include to be +
Sandy: A lot of animals used in trafficking past participle if they’re writing
3. Because they can make money. are endangered. In particular, a passive sentence.
4. Animal trafficking is practised in tigers, exotic birds like macaws,
▪▪ Remind them to use by if they
South Asian countries, such as some species of monkey, turtles,
want to say who does the action
India, Vietnam and Thailand, also and snakes. It’s a real problem for
conservation. in a passive sentence, but
South America and Africa. remind them that it’s often not
5. Tigers, exotic birds, and some necessary.
monkeys, turtles and snakes are ▪▪ Ask students to check in pairs,
most endangered. 7. Listen again. For each pair of and agree on their answer before
sentences, do you hear A or B?
going through answers together.
▪▪ Ask students if they remember
Audio script 43 which sentences they heard,
Answers
Interviewer: Today, we’re talking before they listen again.
b. They sell snakeskin belts at
about the problem of animal ▪▪ Play audio Track 43 again for
souvenir markets.
trafficking. I have wildlife expert students to check.
Sandy Thompson with me. So, Sandy, c. They produce some shampoos,
what is animal trafficking? jewellery and clothes from animal
Sandy: Animal trafficking is when people Answers
parts.
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sell wild animals. The animals are 1B 2A 3B 4B 5A

taken from their natural habitats, d. Exotic animals are bought as pets
often to a foreign country. by rich people.
Interviewer: Why do people buy wild e. A lot of endangered animals are
animals? exported by animal traffickers.

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10. Unscramble the passive questions. Then match them with the answers.
Questions Answers
1. Why / animal trafficking / practised / by / is / a. No, they aren’t. I would never sell things
people local / ? made from animal parts!
2. Are / animal parts / these souvenirs / made / b. No, it isn't. It's made from wool.
from / ? c. Because their body parts are very valuable.
3. Is / this bag / from / made / skin / animal / ? d. Because they want to make money.
4. Why / tigers / at markets / sold / are / ?

Read

11. Read the text and answer the questions.

a. What kind of activities can you do to help?

b. What people can you meet on the projects?
c. What is special about a lot of wildlife in Madagascar?
d. What type of animals can you work with in the American Midwest?

How can you help?

Many animals face a lot of terrible dangers. We are destroying their habitats.
Animals are killed and trafficked to be sold as pets, or used as souvenirs, or
even eaten in expensive restaurants on the other side of the world. We strongly
believe that this is wrong, and we want to stop it.
The World Wildlife Fund is an international organisation that helps wild animals
all over the globe. If you are passionate about animals and wildlife, there are
lots of things you can do to get involved. The WWF offers wildlife holidays,
wildlife volunteer projects and work placements around the world. It’s a great
chance to help with the conservation of many wild animals including tigers,
lions, turtles, pandas, dolphins, macaws, or many other wild animals. You can work with local
communities and meet people who are passionate about animals, just like you.
There is a wide range of projects available. Why not go to the amazing island
of Madagascar? A lot of the world’s most spectacular wildlife is only found in
Madagascar, and there are various projects that you can join. You can also travel
to the American Midwest and help in a centre that takes care of wolves, foxes and
wild dogs, surrounded by beautiful countryside.
What are you waiting for? Contact the WWF now.

Glossary
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▪ face (verb): enfrentarse a ▪ work placements: puestos laborales

▪ the globe: la Tierra ▪ take care of: cuidar
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10. Unscramble the passive questions. Answers
Then match them with the
a. The WWF offers wildlife holidays,
answers.
wildlife volunteer projects and
▪▪ Point out that the first word work placements.
of each question has a capital
b. You can meet people who are
letter.
passionate about animals.
▪▪ If students aren’t sure, remind
them how we make questions c. A lot of the world’s most
with to be (by putting am/are/ spectacular wildlife is only found
is before the subject) and tell in Madagascar.
them that it’s the same in passive d. You can work with wolves, foxes
questions. and wild dogs.

Answers
Extra activity
1. Why is animal trafficking
practised by local people? ▪▪ Tell students to plan a volunteer
project in pairs that they would
2. Are these souvenirs made from
like to do. Tell them to decide
animal parts?
where in the world it is, what
3. Is this bag made from animal skin? animals people work with, and
4. Why are tigers sold at markets? what work people would do on
1 d  2 a  3 b  4 c the project. They can add other
details such as: where do the
volunteers sleep? What do they
eat?
Read ▪▪ Students can present it to the
class, and the class can vote on
11. Read the text and answer the the project that sounds most
questions. interesting.
▪▪ Tell students to look at the title
of the text and discuss some
ideas about how they can help
with the problems discussed in
this lesson so far.
▪▪ Tell them to check their answers
in pairs before feeding back as a
class.
▪▪ As a follow up, ask students to
discuss in pairs which of the
projects mentioned in the text
they would most like to do, and
why.
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the
glossary. Explain that it has words
they may not know in English.
▪▪ Students can copy the words
and the L1 translation into their
notebooks, or if they have them,
their vocabulary books.
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12. In pairs, look at the photos and discuss the questions.

1 2 3 4

a. What can you see in each photo? What is happening?

b. Why do you think people have done this?
c. Have you ever seen a situation like this in Colombia or another country?
d. What can we do to help prevent this kind of situation?

Write

13. Look at the following problems of animal trafficking in Colombia. Choose two different
problems. Write your opinion about each and suggest a possible solution. Use the example
below to help you.

Example:
In my opinion, this is a big problem. People think that animal parts look good, and animal rugs,
for example, are warm in the winter. But it is very bad when endangered animals are used. I
think we can solve this by educating people. For example, we can ask them if they’re happy to
live in a world where there are no tigers. I’m sure that people can change their behaviour.

Some people use animal parts, for example animal

Useful expressions
skin rugs, to decorate their houses and offices.
Expressing opinions
▪ I think / consider that …
People often buy products such as shoes, clothes
and bags made from animal parts, like snake skin.
▪ In my opinion …

Persuading people
Exotic animals are often caught illegally and sold to zoos. People ▪ We can solve this by …
go to the zoos and pay money, and the situation continues. ▪ We should …
▪ Let’s try …
Some exotic animals are close to extinction because of animal trafficking. For example,
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more than half the amphibian species in the Colombian Andes are endangered.

Some tourists remove species Some indigenous people also kill endangered
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Speak Write Extra activity
▪▪ Play a vocabulary game. Think of
12. In pairs, look at the photos and 13. Look at the following problems an animal, either one from the
discuss the questions. of animal trafficking in Colombia. unit, or a different one.
▪▪ Before students start, tell them Choose two different problems. ▪▪ Tell students they have to ask
to close their books and tell you Write your opinion about each and you questions to find out what it
everything they can remember suggest a possible solution. Use is, but you will only answer yes
about animal trafficking. Ask the example below to help you. or no.
them about the type of animals ▪▪ Tell students to find the problem ▪▪ Only answer questions that
that are usually trafficked, the that the example answer are grammatically correct. If
reasons that people do it and describes (the first problem). Ask students are finding it difficult
what happens to the animals. them if they agree that this is a to think of questions, give them
▪▪ Students can either discuss problem. some ideas:
all the photos in their pairs; ▪▪ Be sensitive – some students Do you live in …
alternatively, tell them to talk may live in houses where there Have you got (fur / feathers / a
about one photo only. Then put are animal products, and may shell)
them in groups of pairs who have not appreciate being judged Do you eat …
discussed different photos, and negatively. Point out that this is a Are you endangered?
tell them to feed back to the very common situation. ▪▪ When students guess the animal,
group with their ideas. ▪▪ Ask students to identify the put them in groups to play the
▪▪ Make a list on the board of ways following sections of the example game themselves. Encourage
that students can help in these answer: the writer’s opinion; a them to think of unusual animals.
different situations. possible solution.
▪▪ First of all, allow students to
discuss some of the problems in
pairs, or discuss as a class. Make
a note of some possible solutions.
▪▪ Refer them to the Useful
expressions box for language that
they can use when they write
their texts.
▪▪ Get students to swap their texts
when they finish, and check them
for errors.

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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Match the environmental problems in the box with the pictures.

deforestation – litter – pesticides – animal trafficking – water pollution –

global warming – endangered species – air pollution

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

2. Match the definitions with the environmental problems.

a. Contamination of rivers, lakes and seas.

b. Chemicals used to kill insects or other animals.
c. Catching and selling wild animals illegally.
d. Contamination caused by smoke from factories, vehicles, etc.
e. Removing trees from an area of land.
f. Animals with a very low population.
g. The increase in the temperature of the Earth.
h. Plastic and other products that people leave on the street.

3. Does your town or region suffer from any of these environmental problems?
Discuss with a partner.
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LESSON OVERVIEW
Answers
In this lesson, students will study a. water pollution
environmental problems, and learn the b. pesticides
present perfect continuous tense. They
will read about some of the most serious c. animal trafficking
environmental problems in Colombia, d. air pollution
and they will listen to an interview e. deforestation
about problems in large cities, also f. endangered species
touching on other annoyances of city
life, such as noise and light pollution. At g. global warming
the end of the lesson, they will debate h. litter
the pros and cons of deforestation from
the point of view of various people
directly affected. 3. Does your town or region suffer
from any of these environmental
problems? Discuss with a partner.
Focus on vocabulary
▪▪ Ask students to discuss the
questions in pairs or small
Get ready! groups.
1. Match the environmental problems ▪▪ Feed back as a class. Ask students
in the box with the pictures. which is the worst environmental
problem in their town or region,
▪▪ Ask students to describe what how they feel about it, and if
they see in the photos before
they feel that it is getting better
they match. Write some useful
or worse.
words on the board to help them:
rubbish, factory, cage, oil, the Extra activity
Earth, spray, logs
▪▪ Put students in pairs and tell
▪▪ After students match the words
them to choose two of the
with the pictures, ask them
pictures. Tell one student in
if they can think of any other
each pair to talk for one minute
environmental problems, and
about the photos. They have to
translate them into English if
describe each of them, and then
necessary.
compare and contrast them.
▪▪ Give them some expressions to
Answers help them compare and contrast
1. water pollution the pictures, e.g.:
2. endangered species ▪▪ In this picture … whereas in the
3. deforestation other picture …
4. animal trafficking ▪▪ The people in the picture are …,
but in the other picture, they
5. global warming are …
6. pesticides ▪▪ Repeat the activity with the
7. litter second student, and two
8. air pollution different pictures.
▪▪ This is a typical activity in exams
such as the Cambridge exam
2. Match the definitions with the series, and is good practice for
environmental problems. students.
▪▪ Check that students understand
the vocabulary in the definitions.
▪▪ You could ask them to write full
sentences, e.g. Water pollution
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is contamination of rivers, lakes

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4. Look at the titles of the paragraphs in the text. What do you know about these problems
in Colombia?

5. Read the text. In which paragraphs are the following things mentioned? Match two or three
paragraphs to each.

a. problems with water d. illegal activity

b. farming e. protected land
c. mining

Environmental problems in Colombia

1. Damage caused by mining
Our country is famous for its natural resources of coal, precious metals and
gems. Unfortunately, mining has caused a lot of environmental problems. For
example, mercury and cyanide are used a lot in gold mining. These chemicals
often enter into the water system, and it means that a lot of drinking water is
polluted. There are stricter controls now, but unfortunately, people have been
practising illegal mining even in protected nature reserves.
2. Deforestation
Colombia has been losing its forests for a number of decades. Three major
causes of this are: the demand for farmland for crops and cattle, the
development of the country’s system of roads and the demand for timber. Some
people believe that these practices are necessary for developing our country’s
economy, but the damage that they have caused is enormous. Other factors that
cause deforestation are hydroelectric and mining developments, oil production,
house building and the use of land to grow plants for the illegal drugs trade.
3. Loss of moorland
Like the forests, Colombia’s moors are disappearing. Mining and farmland have
been invading the country’s moors over the last few decades. This has serious
consequences for the country’s water resources – 70% of Colombia’s water comes
from the ecosystems of the moors. Fortunately, some of the moors now have
national park status, which will help to protect them in the future.

Glossary
▪ damage: daño ▪ farmland: tierra de cultivo
▪ coal: carbón ▪ cattle: ganadería
▪ chemicals: productos químicos ▪ loss: pérdida
▪ cyanide: cianuro ▪ moors: páramos

6. In pairs, discuss the questions.

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a. What other environmental problems in Colombia can you think of?

b. What is the most serious problem, in your opinion? Why?
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Read Extra activity
▪▪ Write the following definitions
4. Look at the titles of the paragraphs on the board and tell students to
in the text. What do you know find the words or expressions in
about these problems in Colombia? the text.
▪▪ Ask students what they know 1. A precious metal that we often
about the specific problems in use for jewellery
the paragraph titles of the text. 2. Ten years
Ask them if these problems affect 3. Cows
their region. 4. Wood before it is used for
furniture or building
5. Read the text. In which paragraphs 5. Buying and selling
are the following things Answers: 1. gold 2. decade
mentioned? Match two or three 3. cattle 4. timber 5. trade
paragraphs to each.
6. In pairs, discuss the questions.
▪▪ Tell students to read a–e before
they start, and predict which ▪▪ Tell students to look again at
paragraphs will mention them. the pictures on page 144 to help
them.
▪▪ Tell them to check in pairs.
Remind them that each aspect ▪▪ Feed back as a class. Ask students
is mentioned in two or three for their ideas about which is the
paragraphs, so if they can only worst environmental problem;
find it once, they should try to let various students give their
find it in another paragraph. opinions and explain why.
▪▪ Draw students’ attention to the ▪▪ Have a class vote on the most
glossary. Explain that it has words serious problem.
they may not know in English. ▪▪ To end the lesson on a more
▪▪ Students can copy the words positive note, don’t forget to let
and the L1 translation into their students give their ideas about
notebooks, or if they have them, how to improve the problems,
their vocabulary books. in particular the one which they
voted the most serious.

Answers
a. 1, 2, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 1, 2
e. 1, 3

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7. Look at these sentences from the text. Then choose the correct use below.

1. Colombia has been losing its forests 2. People have been practising illegal mining
for a number of decades. even in protected nature reserves.

We use the present perfect continuous to talk about …

a. an action that happened a number of times but no longer happens.
b. an action that started in the past and is still happening.

8. Find one more example of the present perfect continuous in the text on page 145. Then
answer the questions.

a. What auxiliary verbs do we use? b. What form does the main verb have?

9. Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box in the present perfect continuous.

promote – meet – study – try – kill

a. Simon Elsa a lot recently. Do you think they’re a couple?

b. I all day and I’m really tired.
c. People tigers for years and now they’re nearly extinct.
d. Some organisations to convince people to stop polluting the planet.
e. Some governments sustainable ways of farming to help the planet.

Listen
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10. Look at the list of problems associated with living in urban areas.
Which are not environmental issues? Then listen to an interview
with an activist, and order the issues as you hear them.

a. light pollution d. rubbish

b. water pollution e. noise pollution
c. air pollution
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11. Now, listen again and complete the sentences. Which issues in
exercise 10 are the sentences talking about?

a. Many cities are situated on big polluted rivers that .

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b. Often there in the landfill sites surrounding the cities.

c. Many people suffer from .
d. We can’t enjoy the .
e. It’s impossible to see the .

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Focus on Language ▪▪ Ask students to check in pairs,
bad. Factories dump their toxic waste
and then check as a class.
in the rivers and now you wouldn’t
7. Look at these sentences from the ▪▪ For each sentence, ask students even wash your hands in them.
text. Then choose the correct use if the actions are still happening Presenter: Yes, I’ve been to cities where
below. now. (Yes, they are.) that is true. What else is happening?
Activist: Well, big cities have large
▪▪ Draw the following timelines populations and we produce tons of
on the board, and ask in which Answers
rubbish. The problem is what to do
timeline the situation is still true a. has been meeting with it all. Often, there isn’t enough
(the first), and in which it has b. have been studying space in the landfill sites surrounding
finished (the second). the cities, and the population
c. have been killing
continues to grow.
now now d. have been trying Presenter: That’s true. The more people
–––––––––––––––––> –––––––––––––––––> e. have been promoting that live in a city, the more pollution
I–––––––––––> I–––––––I they produce.
Activist: Yes. Also, people in large cities
▪▪ Now refer students to the need transport, so they use cars and
examples in exercise 7. Ask them Listen motorbikes that produce a lot of gas
to tell you which timeline the emissions, which cause air pollution.
two sentences refer to (the first Many people suffer from breathing
10. Look at the list of problems problems and allergies.
one). Ask them if these situations
associated with living in urban Presenter: Thinking about all those
are actions or states (actions).
areas. Which are not environmental problems, I just wonder how we have
Tell them we use the present
issues? Then listen to an interview been able to survive in this concrete
perfect continuous, rather
with an activist, and order the jungle!
than present perfect simple, to
issues as you hear them. Activist: These issues certainly affect our
describe actions. quality of life. We also suffer from
▪▪ Before students look at a–e, ask noise and light pollution. Car horns
then to discuss the differences make a lot of noise, so we can’t enjoy
Answer between life in urban and rural the sounds of nature and because of
b areas. They can think of positive all the lights, it’s impossible to see
and negative things for both the beautiful stars at night.
8. Find one more example of the places. Presenter: You paint a very sad picture,
present perfect continuous in the ▪▪ Agree as a class which issues are Paul. But there is hope, isn’t there?
not environmental issues, and Tell us about the project your green
text on page 145. Then answer the
organisation is running in our city.
questions. ask students to explain what they
▪▪ Refer students to the form of the think they mean.
present perfect continuous. ▪▪ Play audio Track 44. If students
11. Now, listen again and complete the
▪▪ Write a present perfect continuous find it difficult, stop after each
sentences. Which issues in exercise
sentence on the board (e.g. answer is mentioned.
10 are the sentences talking about?
Colombia has been losing its ▪▪ Tell students to read the
forests), and point out that Answers sentences and think about what
continuous tenses are always b, d, c, e, a the missing information might
formed with the -ing form of the be. Tell them that predicting the
main verb. answers is a good way to improve
Audio script 44
their understanding.
Answers Presenter: Welcome to ‘What’s on?’. ▪▪ Play audio Track 44 again. If
Today, we have Paul Moreno, an
Mining and farmland have been students find it difficult, stop
environmental activist talking about
invading the country’s moors over environmental issues in metropolitan
after each answer is mentioned.
the last few decades. areas. Welcome, Paul.
People have been practising illegal Activist: Thanks for the invitation, Alex. Answers
mining even in protected nature Presenter: When we think of a. smell really bad – water pollution
reserves. environmental issues, we usually
worry about situations happening b. isn’t enough space – rubbish
a. have, be b. -ing
mostly in the countryside, such as c. breathing problems and allergies –
deforestation, illegal hunting and so air pollution
9. Complete the sentences with the on. But what has been happening here
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in the megacities where we live now? d. sounds of nature – noise pollution

verbs in the box in the present
perfect continuous. Activist: People living in urban areas face e. beautiful stars at night – light
serious environmental issues as well. pollution
▪▪ Remind students how they form For example, many cities are situated
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Speak

12. Work in groups, prepare and do a role play. Follow the

instructions.

a. Imagine you are in a meeting to discuss the problem

of deforestation affecting your community. Choose a a
role from those in the table.

People in favour of deforestation People against deforestation

▪ A farmer who needs land to grow his crops. ▪ An environmental campaigner who doesn’t
▪ A cattle farmer who needs grass for his want animal habitats to be destroyed.
cows. ▪ An indigenous villager who will lose his
▪ A government official who needs to buy the home.
land to cut the trees down and build a new ▪ A farmer who doesn’t want to sell his farm
road. because he has lived there all his life.

b. Think about your role and how deforestation benefits / affects you, your family and
your community.
c. Prepare some questions to ask in the meeting.
d. Get ready to answer questions and give your opinion.

Write

13. Look again at the environmental issues in lessons 5 and 6. First, discuss these questions
with a partner.

a. Do you live in an urban area or in the countryside?

b. Which environmental issues do people have to face in the place where you live?
c. How do you feel about these problems?
d. What can you or your community do to help?

14. Write a letter to a local newspaper, giving your opinion about one of the environmental
problems that people in your community face. Give some suggestions or ideas to help.
Use the phrases in the Useful expressions box.

Useful expressions

Writing a letter to a newspaper

▪ Firstly,
▪ Another thing is that ….
▪ What’s more, …
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▪ I suggest that …
▪ In conclusion, …
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Speak Write Extra activity
▪▪ Tell students that another
12. Work in groups, prepare and do a 13. Look again at the environmental common use of the present
role play. Follow the instructions. issues in lessons 5 and 6. First, perfect continuous is when
discuss these questions with a an action that was in progress
▪▪ Put students into groups of six,
partner. recently causes a present result,
five or four – if some groups have
e.g.
different numbers, that’s fine. ▪▪ Ask students if they remember
Her eyes are red because she’s
▪▪ Tell students to look at the roles the topic of lesson 5 (animal
been crying.
in the table. Check that everyone trafficking).
The kitchen is very messy
understands who each person ▪▪ Feed back as a class. Remind
because I’ve been cooking.
is, and why they are in favour them that they decided which
I’m breathing heavily because
of or against deforestation. Tell problem they thought was the
I’ve been running.
students to decide who is going most serious earlier in the lesson.
to take each role. If there are Ask them if they still think the
▪▪ Tell students some present
consequences, and tell them they
fewer than six students, make same, or if they’ve changed their
have to try to guess the action
sure there is an approximately mind, and why.
that caused it, by saying present
equal number of students in
favour or against: e.g. three vs 14. Write a letter to a local perfect continuous sentences.
newspaper, giving your opinion e.g.
two or two vs two, NOT three vs
about one of the environmental My face is burnt! (You’ve been
one or four vs one.
problems that people in your sunbathing.)
▪▪ Then tell students to form new
There is water on the road. (It’s
community face. Give some
groups, consisting of people with
suggestions or ideas to help. been raining.)
the same roles. Tell them to
Use the phrases in the Useful My legs are hurting. (You’ve been
discuss how deforestation affects
expressions box. playing football.)
them, their family and their
▪▪ Allow students to discuss which I can’t talk! (You’ve been
community. Think of as many
problem they’re going to write singing.)
ideas as possible.
about in pairs before they begin. ▪▪ If students want, they can
▪▪ Tell them to prepare questions
continue in pairs, thinking of
for the other people at the ▪▪ Ask them who they are writing
to (a newspaper), and ask for their own situations and guessing.
meeting.
▪▪ Finally, put students back into suggestions on who to address
their original groups. If possible, their letter to. Ask them if they
sit them around a table like in know the person who will read it
the picture. Tell students they (no). Tell them that a polite way
should now be ‘in role’, and to begin this sort of letter is Dear
they should ask and answer their Sir or Madam.
questions. The objective is to ▪▪ Encourage them to use the
try to persuade the other people expressions from the box.
to be in favour of, or against Tell them that they can also
deforestation. say Secondly, Thirdly, etc. to
▪▪ Monitor and make sure that introduce each new idea.
certain students don’t dominate. ▪▪ Tell them to check their work for
Encourage all students to mistakes, and then swap with
participate. a partner to read each other’s
▪▪ Continue the activity for as long work and make comments. Do
as students want. they express their ideas clearly?
Are their suggestions and ideas
practical?
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1. Look at the pictures and describe what you can see.

1 2 3

4 5 6

2. Look at the adjectives in the box. Are they positive or negative?

fascinating – peaceful – smelly – ugly – beautiful – noisy – relaxing – crowded –

spectacular – stressful

3. In pairs, use the adjectives in exercise 2 to describe the places in exercise 1. Explain why you
are using those adjectives.

Example: I find markets a bit stressful, because they can be noisy and crowded. But I think
they’re fascinating too. You can find beautiful things to buy there. And I like
chatting with the people who are selling their products.

4. In pairs, take turns to think of a place and describe it to your partner. Use the adjectives in
exercise 2 and your own ideas. Your partner has to guess which place you have described.
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Example: This is a beautiful and relaxing place. Sometimes it's crowded, but if you’re there
alone, it's perfect. You can swim or sunbathe.
Is it a beach?
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MODULE 4 UNIT 3 OVERVIEW
Lesson Topic Language Focus Output
Lesson 7 National parks and • Using present continuous; be • Speaking: Role play between a travel agent and
eco-holidays going to and will for the future a holiday-maker
• Writing: A description of a holiday
Lesson 8 Visiting Colombia • Using already, still and yet with • Speaking: A game revising facts and language
the present perfect from this module
• Writing: A short blog about travel
Let’s work together: Creating and presenting a new eco-park
Self-assessment

UNIT THEME needed. Encourage them to say

Answers why they are using particular
In Unit 3, there are two lessons on 1 women working in a clothes adjectives.
the theme ‘Colombia: a natural and factory
cultural paradise’. Students will learn
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
2 people shopping at a market
how to talk about the different places
3 people throwing tomatoes at a Extra activity
to visit in Colombia, and to describe
a holiday. There is also a Let’s work festival ▪▪ Have volunteers describe a
together section where students work 4 snowy mountains picture each. The class listens
on a project: creating a new eco-park. and says which picture it is.
5 school children in a museum
6 a forest 4. In pairs, take turns to think of
LESSON OVERVIEW a place and describe it to your
partner. Use the adjectives in
In this lesson, students will learn how
2. Look at the adjectives in the box. exercise 2 and your own ideas.
to describe national parks that they
Are they positive or negative? Your partner has to guess which
might visit on holiday. Students will
learn to describe their future plans and ▪▪ Tell students to look at the place you have described.
intentions using be going to, the present adjectives in the box and say if ▪▪ Tell the students to take turns
continuous and will. They will role play they are positive or negative. and think of a place and describe
an interview between a travel agent and Do the first one as an example it to their partner. Their partner
someone who wants to go on holiday (fascinating - positive). listens and guesses where it is.
and learn how to write a description of ▪▪ Tell the students to work in pairs ▪▪ The students swap parts. Monitor
a holiday. to categorise the adjectives. and note common errors for
▪▪ Check answers with the whole whole class correction.
Focus on vocabulary class. ▪▪ Check answers as a whole class
and do correction of common
Answers errors.
Get ready!
Positive: fascinating, peaceful,
1. Look at the pictures and describe Extra activity
beautiful, relaxing, spectacular
what you can see. Negative: smelly, ugly, noisy,
▪▪ Have volunteers describe a place.
▪▪ Tell students to look at the The class listens and says which
crowded, stressful
pictures and say what they place it is.
can see. Do the first one as
an example. Ask: Who are the 3. In pairs, use the adjectives in
people? Where are they? What exercise 2 to describe the places
are they doing? in exercise 1. Explain why you are
▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs and using those adjectives.
describe the other five pictures. ▪▪ Tell students they will describe
Set a time limit for this exercise. the places in the pictures in
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. exercise 1.
Ask volunteers to write their ▪▪ Have students read the example
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(picture 2).
▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs. Set
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5. Read the texts about national parks and sanctuaries in Colombia. Match the pictures to
the texts.

a b c d

Los Flamencos Fauna and Flora Sanctuary

The elegant flamingos and their exotic mud nests are the main attraction of this sanctuary, in
the vast desert by the Caribbean Sea. You can find a dry tropical forest there and four species of
mangroves. You can go flamingo watching, visit the sea turtle centre or visit and learn about the
exotic and colourful culture of the Wayúu people.

El Cocuy National Park

25 snowy peaks, up to 5,330 meters high, make up the Andean Sierra. They are home to the
spectacled bear and condor. You can trek through the mountains or go rock climbing on the steep
ice-covered walls. You can also visit the lakes.

Utría National Park

This spectacular park contains rainforest and mangroves on the Pacific coast. It has 5,000 plant
species, including the mil pesos palm trees and a total of 51 bird species. You can see other animal
species like humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles and the poison dart frog. You can also go hiking
or scuba diving.

Iguaque Fauna and Flora Sanctuary

Glossary
This sanctuary has a varied landscape of Andean rainforest, streams,
lakes and moorland. It is home to frailejones - a typical Andean plant ▪ mud nests: nidos de barro
with soft leaves - and the great Andean condor. You can see eight ▪ mangrove: manglares
mountain lakes or you can go bird watching or hiking. ▪ peak: pico
▪ steep: empinado/a

6. Copy and complete the table with information about the national parks and sanctuaries.

Parks Landscape Fauna Flora Activities

flamingos,
Los Flamencos desert
turtles

7. Read the statements. Which parks or sanctuaries should these people go to?

a. I really love being high in the mountains. It’s so exciting!

b. I love water but I can’t stand beaches – I don’t like the sand. I prefer rivers and streams.
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c. I think it’s fascinating to learn about how people from different cultures live.
d. I love watching birds, especially spectacular and colourful ones.
e. I love all animals but I’m particularly interested in reptiles.
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Read Answers
Parks Landscape Fauna Flora Activities
5. Read the texts about national
parks and sanctuaries in Colombia. flamingo
watching, visit
Match the pictures to the texts. desert, dry
flamingos, the sea turtle
Los Flamencos: tropical forest,
▪▪ Tell students to look at the sea turtles centre, learn
mangroves
pictures and say what they can about the
see. This is a useful pre-reading Wayúu people
activity that will help the rainforest, bird watching,
students to predict what they Iguaque: streams, lakes Andean condor frailejones hiking, see
and moorland mountain lakes
will read about.
humpback
▪▪ Tell students to read the texts
whales,
quickly and match the pictures rainforest, mil pesos palm hiking, scuba
Utría: dolphins, sea
to the texts. Set a time limit and mangroves trees diving
turtles, poison
refer them to the glossary for L1 dart frog, birds
translations of words they may trek, go rock
snowy peaks, spectacled bear,
not know. El Cocuy:
lakes condor
climbing, visit
▪▪ Have students compare their the lakes
answers with a classmate. Tell
them to underline the words in
each text that helped them find 7. Read the statements. Which parks
the answers. or sanctuaries should these people
▪▪ Check answers with the whole go to?
class. ▪▪ Tell the students to read the
statements.
Answers ▪▪ Tell them to discuss in pairs
a El Cocuy National Park which national parks or
b Iguaque Fauna and Flora sanctuaries the people should go
Sanctuary to and why.
c Los Flamencos Fauna and Flora
▪▪ Check answers with the whole
class.
Sanctuary
d Utría National Park
Answers
a El Cocuy
Extra activity b Iguaque
▪▪ Have the students write c Los Flamencos
sentences with the words in the d Iguaque, Los Flamencos
glossary.
e Utría, Los Flamencos
6. Copy and complete the table with f El Cocuy
information about the national
parks and sanctuaries.
▪▪ Tell students to copy the table in Extra activity
their notebooks. ▪▪ Students decide which park or
▪▪ Tell them to read the texts again sanctuary they would most like to
and complete the table. Do visit and say why.
the first one on the board as an ▪▪ Do whole class feedback to find
example. out which park or sanctuary is
▪▪ Students work on their own, then the most popular.
compare their answers with a
classmate.
▪▪ Check answers with the whole
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8. Look at the pictures about people’s eco-holiday destinations. Try to match the places,
activities and people below to each picture.

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9. Now listen and match the information to the pictures. Were you correct?

1 2 3

Los Nevados Kayaking on the Don Huitoto people

Diego River
Amazon River Hiking in the valley Kogi people

Sierra Nevada de Santa Bird watching in the

Marta rainforest Quimbaya people

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10. Listen again. Find the following information about each holiday.

▪ The name(s) of the traveller(s)

▪ Other activities that they are going to do

Focus on Language

11. Read these sentences and answer the questions.

▪ I’m visiting the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park.

▪ He’s arriving in Leticia on Saturday morning.
▪ We’re starting our trip at the Cocora Valley.
a. What tense are the sentences in?
b. Do they refer to the present or the future?
c. What is their function: intentions, predictions, or fixed plans?

12. Write five plans that you have for the future, using the present continuous. Tell your partner.
Example: After school, I’m meeting Juan and we’re going to the park.
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Listen B I have booked an amazing holiday Focus on Language
for my son Martín next week. He’s
8. Look at the pictures about going to stay in the Amacayacu 11. Read these sentences and answer
people’s eco-holiday destinations. National Park. He’s arriving in Leticia the questions.
Try to match the places, activities on Saturday morning and then he’s
taking a boat along the Amazon to
▪▪ Tell students to read the
and people below to each picture. sentences and discuss the
the national park. He’s interested
▪▪ This is a pre-listening activity in wildlife and he’s going to watch questions in pairs.
that activates students’ birds and animals in the rainforest. ▪▪ Monitor and help as needed.
knowledge about the text they He’s staying with the Huitoto people, ▪▪ Check answers with the whole
will hear. and he’s going to learn about their class.
▪▪ Tell students to look at the community. I think it will be an
pictures and say which eco- amazing experience for him.
C My name is Isabel and for my next Answers
holiday destinations they are.
holiday, I’m going to the spectacular a present continuous
▪▪ Tell students to match the Los Nevados National Park with my
places, activities and people to b the future
boyfriend Miguel. We’re starting our
each picture. trip at the Cocora Valley, where we’ll c fixed plans
▪▪ Check answers with the whole see some wax palm trees, which is
class. the national tree of Colombia. From
there, we’re going to travel along the 12. Write five plans that you have
9. Now listen and match the Barragán River by canoe, and we’re for the future, using the present
information to the pictures. Were going hiking in the valley. I hope we continuous. Tell your partner.
you correct? can learn about the ancient Quimbaya ▪▪ Tell students they will write
people, because we are staying
▪▪ Tell the students they will hear with some of their descendants in a
about their plans for the future.
three people talking about bamboo cottage! ▪▪ Do an example for yourself on
different national parks, or the board, for example: At the
sanctuaries. Tell them to listen weekend, I am meeting my friend
and match the places, activities 10. Listen again. Find the following Pablo for coffee.
and people to each picture. information about each holiday. ▪▪ Tell students to write five
▪▪ Play audio Track 45. Allow ▪▪ Tell students to listen again and sentences about their plans using
students to compare answers in the present continuous.
find the information in exercise
pairs. 10 about each holiday. ▪▪ Set a time limit and monitor and
▪▪ Play audio Track 45 again. Check ▪▪ Play audio Track 45. Allow
help as needed, noting common
answers with the whole class. errors to correct in whole class
students to compare answers in
feedback.
pairs.
Answers ▪▪ Play audio Track 45 again. Check
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.
1 Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta; Ask: Who has got similar plans
answers with the whole class.
kayaking on the Don Diego River; to you?
Kogi people ▪▪ Do error correction and
Answers give feedback on students’
2 Amazon River; bird watching in a Tomás; kayaking, learn about performance.
the rainforest; Huitoto people indigenous communities, sleep in
3 Los Nevados; hiking in the valley; a hammock Extra activity
Quimbaya people b Martín; take a boat to the ▪▪ You can make the error
National Park correction in whole class
c Isabel; travel by canoe, stay in a feedback a competition. Tell
Audio script 45
bamboo cottage students to choose a name for
A Hi, my name is Tomás. For my
their group and a ‘buzzer’ sound.
next holiday, I’m visiting the Sierra
Read out an error, or write it on
Nevada de Santa Marta National Extra activity the board. The students make
Park. I am crazy about kayaking,
and I’m going to do that on the Don ▪▪ You can pause the audio at key their buzzer noise; the first
Diego River; I think that will be a points and ask students: What is group to do this can answer the
great experience! I’m also interested the next phrase? This trains them question. Give a score of one
in learning about indigenous to listen for detailed information. point for each correct answer.
communities, so I’m staying with the
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Kogi people, because they are one of

the most interesting tribes in Tayrona.
I’m going to sleep in a hammock – I
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13. Now read the following sentences and match the structures to the uses.

▪ He’s going to learn about their community.

▪ I think it will be an amazing experience for him.
1. be going to a. predictions for the future
2. will b. fixed plans in the future
3. Present continuous c. intentions in the future

14. Complete the sentences using be going to, present continuous for future, or will.

a. I (travel) to San Andrés for my next holiday.

b. I (stay) at a hotel called Decameron.
c. We (try) some local food and we (visit) some interesting local places.
d. I think the weather (be) good for my holiday.
e. The concert is very popular. I don’t think she (find) tickets.
f. We (go) to my brother’s house for Christmas this year.

Speak

15. In pairs, role play an interview between a travel agent and someone who wants to go on a
holiday. Ask the questions below, and make notes in your notebook. Then swap roles and
repeat the activity.

ECO-HOLIDAY PLAN
1. Budget: How much money do you have for the trip?
2. Place: What region are you interested in visiting?
3. Transport: How do you want to travel?
4. Time: How long are you going to stay there?
5. Accommodation: Where do you want to stay?
6. Activities: What do you want to do each day?

Write

16. Now plan a holiday for your partner. Use the information that he/she gave you in exercise 15.
Write a description of the holiday. Use future tenses.
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17. Swap your descriptions. Read the holiday plan that your partner wrote for you. Are you
happy with your holiday? Do you want to make any changes to the plan?
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13. Now read the following sentences Speak ▪▪ Allow students time to write
and match the structures to the a draft of their description.
uses. Monitor and help as needed,
15. In pairs, role play an interview
▪▪ Tell students to read the noting common errors for whole
between a travel agent and
sentences in exercise 13 and class correction.
someone who wants to go on a
match them to the uses. holiday. Ask the questions below, 17. Swap your descriptions. Read the
▪▪ Have them compare their and make notes in your notebook. holiday plan that your partner
answers in pairs. Then swap roles and repeat the wrote for you. Are you happy with
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. activity. your holiday? Do you want to make
Write an example for each future ▪▪ Tell students they will role play any changes to the plan?
form on the board (you can elicit an interview between a travel ▪▪ Tell students they will read their
sentences from volunteers) and agent and someone who wants to partner’s holiday plan. Ask: Are
highlight the form using coloured go on a holiday. you happy with your holiday? Do
board pens. ▪▪ Put students in pairs and have you want to make any changes to
them write the questions in their the plan?
Answers notebooks and answer them. ▪▪ Have the students correct their
He’s going to learn about their ▪▪ Give the students the two errors and write a neat, updated
community: intention in the roles. The travel agent asks the copy of their description. They
future. I think it will be an amazing questions and advises the student can type this up on the computer
experience for him: prediction for who wants to go on holiday what for homework and then display
the future. he/she can do. them around the room or present
1 c intentions in the future ▪▪ Monitor and help as needed, them to the class.
noting common errors for whole
2 a predictions for the future
class correction.
3 b fixed plans in the future ▪▪ Do whole class feedback and ask:
Which holiday would you most
like to go on?
14. Complete the sentences using be
going to, present continuous for Extra activity
future, or will.
▪▪ If you have access to computers
▪▪ Tell students to complete the and the Internet, have the
sentences using the verbs in students research eco-holidays
brackets and be going to, present around the world.
continuous for future, or will.
▪▪ Do the first one on the board as Write
an example.
▪▪ Put students in pairs and have 16. Now plan a holiday for your
them complete the sentences. partner. Use the information that
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. he/she gave you in exercise 15.
Write a description of the holiday.
Use future tenses.
Answers
a I’m travelling to San Andrés for ▪▪ Tell students they will plan a
my next holiday. holiday for their partner.
▪▪ Have the students work in the
b I’m staying at a hotel called
same pairs as in exercise 15. Tell
Decameron.
them to write a description using
c We are going to try some local future tenses.
food and we are going to visit ▪▪ Do an example on the board,
some interesting local places. for example: I am going to the
d I think the weather will be good Galapagos Islands for my holiday
for my holiday. this summer. I will see amazing
e The concert is very popular. I species, etc.
don’t think she will find tickets. ▪▪ Refer back to the texts on page
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Focus on Vocabulary

1. Work in small groups. Take turns to choose a category from the boxes. The other students
have one minute to write as many words related to each category as they can remember.

things you find in

landscapes types of holiday extreme sports indigenous people of Colombia
a national park

native animals of Colombia environmental problems types of holiday accommodation

2. Copy the crossword into your notebook. Then read the clues and complete it. Look back
through Module 4 to help you if necessary.

1.

2. 3.

4.

5.

6. 7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

1. a small river
2. La Chorrera, for example
3. When air or water is dirty
4. Plants that farmers grow
5. A place where you can take your tent
6. Animals in their natural habitat
7. A rainforest mammal that moves extremely slowly
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8. Waste that people drop on the street

9. A holiday on a large ship
10. Removing the trees from an area of land
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LESSON OVERVIEW 2. Copy the crossword into your
notebook. Then read the clues and
In this lesson, students will review the
complete it. Look back through
vocabulary from Module 4. Students
Module 4 to help you if necessary.
will learn to describe things that have
happened, or are still to happen using ▪▪ Tell students to copy the
present perfect and the words already, crossword into their notebooks.
still and yet. They will play a game to Make sure they only do this.
review language from the course and They will have time to write the
learn how to write a short blog about answers next.
their experiences of travelling. ▪▪ Demonstrate the activity with
the first question. Ask: What do
Focus on vocabulary we call a small river? (stream).
Have a volunteer write the word
on the board.
Get ready!
▪▪ Tell the students to complete the
1. Work in small groups. Take turns crossword in pairs.
to choose a category from the ▪▪ Check answers with the whole
boxes. The other students have class.
one minute to write as many
words related to each category as
Answers
they remember.
▪▪ Lead into the exercise by asking
1.
s
students how many things you 2.
w a t e r f a l l
3.
p
find in a national park that they 4.
r c r o p s
can name in one minute, for
example, waterfalls, lakes, etc. e l
5.

▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs, or c a m p s i t e l

6. 7.
small groups and write as many w m s u
words as they can for each of the i
8.
l l t
eight categories. Set a time limit 9.
l c i o i
for this exercise. 10.
d e f o r e s t a t i o n
▪▪ Monitor and note common
spelling errors for whole class l u t h n
correction. i i e
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class. f s
11.
t r i b e
Ask volunteers to write their
e e
answers on the board.

Extra activity
▪▪ You can make this into a
competition between different
teams and have one student from
each team come to the board and
write words they can remember.

Extra activity
▪▪ Remind students of the role
of mind maps in learning and
remembering vocabulary. Have
students draw mind maps for the
different categories. These can
form part of a classroom display.
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Read

3. Lei is an exchange student from China. She has spent ten months in Colombia. Read her
blog and match the pictures to her travelling experiences.

a b c d e

A Chinese girl in paradise

I came to Colombia in February. Ibagué, the city I moved to, is very small, so I decided to go
travelling. I’ve already seen a lot of stunning places in this wonderful country.
1. I’ve visited some national parks. First, I went to Cocora Valley in the Los Nevados National
Park where I went horse riding and trekking. The tall wax palm trees were spectacular!
However, I was a bit sad to see the deforestation there. It’s a paradise and I don’t understand
why people treat it like that.
2. I’ve seen and touched some native animals … I even held a snake in Amacayacu National Park
in Amazonas. That was incredible! The indigenous people there were really nice and I loved
the rainforest.
3. I also visited El Gallineral park in Santander. I went paragliding there. It was unforgettable!
Those parks were great, but I still haven’t been to Tayrona National Park. I’m going there next
month before I fly back to China.
4. I also did a weekend farm stay in Quindío. I picked coffee beans and bananas, and I stayed in
a rustic wooden cabin with no bathroom!
Glossary
5. I’ve seen some of Colombia’s big cities, too. I loved the
landscape in El Peñón de Guatapé near Medellín but I haven’t ▪ stunning: impresionante
been to Cali yet. But I’ve already been to Bogotá, where I ▪ however: sin embargo
visited a lot of museums and went sightseeing. ▪ treat: tratar
▪ unforgettable: inolvidable
▪ coffee beans: granos de café

4. Read the blog again and answer the questions.

a. What’s Lei’s opinion about Colombia?

b. Which extreme activity has she done in our country?
c. What is she planning to do before going back to her country?

5. In pairs, discuss the questions.

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a. Do you know any people from other countries who live in Colombia?
b. Why did they come to the country?
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c. What things have they done, and what places have they visited here?
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Read 5. In pairs, discuss the questions.
▪▪ Tell students to work in pairs and
3. Lei is an exchange student from discuss the questions.
China. She has spent ten months ▪▪ Monitor and help as needed.
in Colombia. Read her blog ▪▪ Check answers with the whole
and match the pictures to her class.
travelling experiences.
▪▪ Tell students they will read a
blog entry by a Chinese student
who has spent ten months in
Colombia.
▪▪ Elicit what the students can see
in pictures a-e. This is a useful
pre-reading strategy that helps
students to predict the content
of the text.
▪▪ Tell students to read the text
quickly and label the pictures
1-5. Set a time limit. Monitor and
help if needed.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Answers
1b 2a 3d 4c 5e

4. Read the blog again and answer

the questions.
▪▪ Tell the students to read the text
again and answer the questions.
▪▪ Have students compare their
answers with a classmate. Set
a time limit and tell students
to check the glossary box for L1
translations of words they don’t
know.
▪▪ Check answers as a whole class.

Answers
a She thinks Colombia is a
wonderful country.
b She went paragliding.
c She is going to Tayrona National
Park.

Extra activity
▪▪ Have students write sentences
with the words in the glossary.
For example, The new visitor
centre in the national park is
stunning.
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6. Look at the sentences from the blog. Complete the rules using the words already / still / yet.

1. I still haven’t been to Tayrona National Park. 3. I’ve already been to Bogotá
2. I haven’t been to Cali yet.

a. We use with the present perfect to say something has happened, often when it
happened sooner than we expected.
b. We use and with the present perfect to say something hasn’t
happened but we think it will happen.
c. We use after have in an affirmative sentence.
d. We use before have in a negative sentence.
e. We use at the end of a negative sentence.

7. Rewrite the sentences about Lei. Put the adverbs in brackets in the correct place.

a. Lei hasn’t been to San Andrés Island. (still)

b. She has done some extreme sports. (already)
c. She hasn’t seen the Caribbean Sea. (yet)

8. Think about your experiences in Colombia. Write true sentences using the words. Include
already, still or yet in each sentence.

Example: I haven’t travelled to the Caribbean coast yet.

a. I / travel to the Caribbean coast d. My friends / stay in a cottage

b. My father / go to Parque del Café e. My English teacher / see a waterfall
c. I / visit the Gold Museum in Bogotá f. My mother / ride a horse

Listen
46
9. Listen to some people talking about their experiences
in Colombia. Which two people mention high prices?

46 Sophie and Ben Francesco from Rosa from Spain

10. Listen again. Which person/people mention the from England Italy
following things? Write their name(s).

a. indigenous people d. transport g. saving money

b. food e. temperatures h. the Colombian economy
c. staying with local people f. souvenirs

11. In pairs, discuss the questions.

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a. What did these people like about holidays in our country?

b. What difficulties did they face when travelling here? Why?
c. If you could talk to them, what would you like to ask them?

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Focus on Language Listen with Colombian friends so it’s
cheaper, because they usually know
6. Look at the sentences from the 9. Listen to some people talking the places and have friends or family
blog. Complete the rules using the about their experiences in who we can stay with for free. I have
learnt to travel light and enjoy the
words already / still / yet. Colombia. Which two people
simple things in life!
▪▪ Tell students to read the mention high prices?
sentences and complete the rules ▪▪ Tell the students they will hear
using already, still, or yet. some people talking about their 10. Listen again. Which person/people
▪▪ Check answers with the whole experiences in Colombia. Tell mention the following things?
class. Elicit a sentence for each them to listen and write the Write their name(s).
word from students to show they names of the people who talk
about high prices. ▪▪ Tell students to listen again and
can use the new language.
write the name of the person /
▪▪ Play audio Track 46. Allow
people who mention the things in
Answers students to compare answers in
exercise 10.
pairs.
a already ▪▪ Play audio Track 46. Allow
▪▪ Play audio Track 46 again. Check
students to compare answers in
b still, yet
answers with the whole class.
c already pairs.
d still
▪▪ Play audio Track 46 again. Check
Answers answers with the whole class.
e yet Sophie and Francesco
Answers
7. Rewrite the sentences about Lei. Audio script 46 a Ben e Sophie
Put the adverbs in brackets in the Sophie from England: We had a b Francesco f Ben
correct place. very good time in Colombia. We c Rosa g Rosa
▪▪ Tell the students to rewrite the really enjoyed seeing the exotic wild
d Sophie h Francesco
sentences about Lei using the animals, but what really impressed
adverbs in brackets. me was the enormous variety of
landscapes there. The country has
▪▪ Allow students to compare their different climates, so you can travel 11. In pairs, discuss the questions.
answers with a classmate. from winter to summer in just a few ▪▪ Tell students to discuss the
▪▪ Check answers with the whole hours! But it’s really expensive to get questions in pairs.
class. domestic flights.
Ben from England: Well, I think it’s
▪▪ Monitor and help as needed.
worth the money in order to see the ▪▪ Check answers with the whole
Answers different regions. It’s not just the class.
a Lei still hasn’t been to San Andrés scenery that’s diverse, it’s also the
Island. different people and cultures there.
Answers
b She has already done some It’s like a rainbow! We learnt about
some local traditions in different a wild animals, landscapes,
extreme exports. different cultures, handicrafts,
areas, and we were also able to buy
c She hasn’t seen the Caribbean sea some beautiful handicrafts designed food
yet. by local people. They are lovely! b flights are expensive, some local
Francesco from Italy: I’ve been to people overcharge tourists
Colombia many times and each time
8. Think about your experiences in I go there, I learn something new
c students’ own answers
Colombia. Write true sentences about this amazing country. The food
using the words. Include already, is excellent. I have tried the weirdest,
still or yet in each sentence. but most delicious things to eat in my Extra activity
▪▪ Tell students to use the prompts life there. However, one thing that I ▪▪ Students can tell the class about
to write true sentences. don’t like is the fact that some local their classmate, or write a short
people overcharge you just because paragraph about him / her.
▪▪ Do an example with the first you are a foreigner. Tourists are
question. Ask: Who has travelled helping the economy by visiting, and
to the Caribbean coast? to elicit I think people should realise how
I have already travelled to the important it is to treat us well.
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Caribbean coast. Rosa from Spain: I’m spending a year

▪▪ Students write true sentences working as an intern here in Bogotá,
and then compare their answers so I don’t have much time to travel.
with a classmate. However, I go somewhere different
▪▪ Check answers with the whole every weekend! I try to make plans
class.
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Speak

12. Play the game. Follow the instructions.

1. Play in groups of three or four. You need counters and 5. Do the task. You have 30
some dice. seconds. Your group decides
2. Decide who will go first, second, third and fourth. if your answer is complete.
If not, you go back to the
3. All players begin at ‘START’.
box where you were before.
4. When you reach a box, the player on your right
6. The winner is the first player
chooses a task from the card of that colour at the
to reach ‘FINISH’.
bottom of the page, and reads it to you.
5
4 7 8
1 6
START
3
2
9

14
18
19 10
20
15 13

11
17 16 12

FINISH

▪ Ask the person on ▪ Name five places to ▪ Name five words ▪ Explain: What is ▪ Name four
your right three stay when you’re on connected with animal trafficking? environmental
questions with holiday. indigenous people. ▪ Name three problems.
ever in the present ▪ Say three things ▪ Name five national mammals, two ▪ Describe an
perfect. that you’re doing parks in Colombia. birds, one reptile environmental
▪ Name five words for this weekend, ▪ Say one sentence and one amphibian. problem that exists
landscapes. using the present with since and one ▪ Suggest one way in Colombia.
▪ Name three continuous. sentence with for to stop animal ▪ Suggest three ways
activities that you ▪ Name five different and the present trafficking. that we can help
can do on an eco- types of holiday. perfect. ▪ Change this the environment.
holiday. ▪ Name five ▪ Name two sentence to a ▪ Say a sentence in
▪ Name five things adjectives to indigenous passive sentence: the present perfect
that you can see in describe places. communities in ‘Tourists buy continuous.
a national park. Colombia and say animal products at
where they are markets.’
located.
Colombia
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Write

13. Imagine you have been travelling in Colombia or another country. Write a short blog. Describe
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Speak Write

12. Play the game. Follow the 13. Imagine you have been travelling
instructions. in Colombia, or another country.
▪▪ Tell students they will play a Write a short blog. Describe the
game. Do an example with the things you have seen and done,
whole class. and things you haven’t done yet
▪▪ Put the students in small groups but still want to do.
and give them a dice and some ▪▪ Tell students they will write a
counters. If you don’t have short blog describing students’
counters, students can use their travels in Colombia.
pen top or eraser. If you don’t ▪▪ Demonstrate the activity. Ask the
have dice, students can toss a students: What have you seen?
coin and move one or two spaces What have you done? and write
depending on which way up the notes on the board. Refer back
coin falls. to the blog on page 153 and elicit
▪▪ Demonstrate how to play the how it is organised and features
game with one group. First, of the writing.
students throw the dice. The ▪▪ Allow students time to write a
student with the highest number draft of their blog. Monitor and
goes first and the player to his/ help as needed, noting common
her right goes next. errors for whole class correction.
▪▪ The first player throws the dice ▪▪ Have the students correct their
and moves the same number errors and write a neat copy of
of spaces. For example, if their blog. They can type this up
they throw a three, they move on the computer for homework
to circle three. They check and then display them around
the colour, then read the first the room or present them to the
question (red: Ask the person on class.
your right three questions with
ever in the present perfect).
▪▪ Set a time limit and monitor and
help as needed, noting common
errors to correct in whole class
feedback.
▪▪ Do error correction and
give feedback on students’
performance.

Extra activity
▪▪ You can make the error
correction in whole class
feedback a competition. Tell
students to choose a name for
their group and a ‘buzzer’ sound.
Read out an error, or write it on
the board. The students make
their buzzer noise; the first
group to do this can answer the
question. Give a score of one
point for each correct answer.
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Create a new eco-park

1. Work in groups. You are going to plan a new park

which will benefit the local community and the
environment. First of all, copy and complete the
following table with your own ideas.

Jobs and roles that will

Location
exist for local people
Fauna and flora that Activities that visitors
live in the park can do in the park
Facilities that the park Initiatives to improve
will have the environment
Indigenous people who Any other ideas
live there

2. Work in your groups and share your ideas. Make notes for all the aspects in the table.
First, make a group decision about the following:

▪ the location of the park

▪ the name of the park
▪ the landscape(s) within the park: mountain, rainforest, beach, moor, etc.

Develop the eco-park

3. Work in pairs. Each pair will be responsible for developing the ideas for one aspect of the park.
Choose from the following aspects.

FLORA AND FAUNA INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

• Describe the most important fauna and flora • Describe the culture and lifestyle of the
in the park. indigenous people who live in the park.
• Say which fauna and flora is endangered, • Think about how the new park will affect
and how to help this. their life – in both positive and negative ways.
• Think of how the park may have a negative For any problems created, find solutions.
effect on the flora and fauna, and how to • Think about how to involve the indigenous
stop this. people in the organisation and management
of the park.
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CREATE A NEW ECO-PARK 2. Work in your groups and share ▪▪ Indigenous people: encourage
your ideas. Make notes for all students to look back at Lesson 4
Tell the students that they will work
the aspects in the table. First, of Module 4 to remind themselves
together to invent and plan their own
make a group decision about the about indigenous people who
eco-park – i.e. a rural park that is run
following: may live in their park, and their
with the objective of protecting and
▪▪ Tell students to agree on a lifestyle.
improving the natural environment.
Explain that an important part of the location, a name and the
project is for students to collaborate landscapes contained within
with each other and be responsible for their park. Tell them that they
playing their part in the group. Monitor will plan the rest of the detail in
them throughout the project to make pairs.
sure they are covering the activities for ▪▪ Give the groups a time limit of 5
each section. Offer support as needed. minutes to decide on the above.
If they are reluctant, tell some
You will need to provide students with students to suggest their ideas
a large piece of paper to create their for names and locations, and
map. If you have access to one or more they can vote on the best.
computers, you can have students
create a map digitally, or key in text to DEVELOP THE ECO-PARK
be printed out and stuck to their map.
3. Work in pairs. Each pair will be
Before they do exercise 1, ask students responsible for developing the
what they remember about national ideas for one aspect of the park.
parks. Tell them work in pairs or alone Choose from the following aspects.
and make lists for the following: ▪▪ Tell the groups to divide into
National parks that they know in pairs, or individuals, and choose
Colombia, and the landscapes in them. one of the aspects in the boxes.
Facilities that you find in national ▪▪ Tell them that the overall goal is
parks. to draw a large map of their task,
Activities that visitors can do there. and write text to add to it about
each aspect. They will then
1. Work in groups. You are going to present it to the class.
plan a new park which will benefit ▪▪ Give them a time limit of around
the local community and the 20-30 minutes to do the tasks
environment. First of all, copy and in their chosen box. Go round
complete the following table with the class making sure each pair
your own ideas. understands what they have to
do. They should make notes at
▪▪ Tell students to imagine that they
this stage, rather than writing
can create a brand new national
text.
park in Colombia. It can be in the
same location as an existing one ▪▪ Remind them always to bear in
if they like, or in a new location, mind that they are planning an
or even in an imaginary location eco-park, and that the objective
(for example, on an island that of all aspects of the park is
doesn’t really exist). Tell them to protect and improve the
to complete the table with their environment.
own ideas about what their ideal ▪▪ Help the individual pairs as
national park would have. follows:
▪▪ Put students in large groups of up ▪▪ Flora and fauna: encourage
to 10 students. Stronger students students to look back at Lesson 5
can work in pairs or smaller of Module 4 to remind themselves
groups if you prefer. of the sort of wildlife that may
live in the park, and the threats
that they face.
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FACILITIES JOBS
• Decide which facilities the park needs. • Decide who will be responsible for the park,
• Consider people who visit the park just for and what other jobs are needed.
the day, and people who will go on holiday • Decide what the responsibilities for each
there. How can you make the park fun for person will be. Consider how local people
everyone? can be involved.
• Think about how each of the facilities will • Write a job advert for each position.
encourage people to respect the natural
habitats of the park.

THE ENVIRONMENT
• Think about environmental problems which currently exist in the park.
• Think of initiatives to solve these problems. How can the park help?

Create a map

4. Create a map of your park. It should include information about

all the aspects that you developed in exercise 3.

▪ One student from each pair should come together into

a group to draw the map. Make sure that all the aspects
that you have discussed are included: visitor facilities, location of indigenous people,
location of important flora and fauna, environmental problems, etc.
▪ The other student should write some information about the aspects that you discussed,
to be included on the map. Use a computer or write it on some paper. Read your work
and check for mistakes.

5. Integrate the text with the map and finalise it. Make the map colourful and attractive.

Present your eco-park

6. Display the map to the rest of the class and present your eco-park. Each student should
talk about the aspect which they developed.
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7. After each presentation, the class can ask the group questions about their park.
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▪▪ Facilities: encourage the students They should write it on a small the class to see. Remind them
to look back at Lessons 2 and 3 of piece of paper that is the right about their time limit, and be
Module 4 to remind themselves size for the map. strict with stopping them, if it
about the visitor facilities in ▪▪ Encourage them to think about looks like you will run out of time
national parks, and the sorts of the reader – people who want – it’s important that all groups
outdoor activities that visitors / to find out information about have the chance to give their
tourists can do there. the park – and to write in clear presentations.
▪▪ Jobs: encourage students to look English. ▪▪ Students give their presentations.
back at Lesson 3 of Module 4 to ▪▪ Encourage them to write a first Encourage the rest of the class to
remind themselves of the sorts of draft and then check with you listen and think of questions they
jobs that are done in a national before writing a final, correct would like to ask as they listen.
park. draft.
▪▪ 7. After each presentation, the class
The environment: encourage ▪▪ Students who have worked alone can ask the group questions about
students to look back at Lesson 6 in exercise 3 can choose if they their park.
of Module 4 to remind themselves prefer to write text or contribute
about environmental problems to the map. ▪▪ After each presentation finishes,
that exist in rural areas. encourage the rest of the class to
5. Integrate the text with the map applaud, and then ask questions.
CREATE A MAP and finalise it. Make the map ▪▪ If students can’t think of any
colourful and attractive. questions, ask some questions
4. Create a map of your park. It ▪▪ Tell students to stick their texts yourself. E.g.:
should include information about onto the map using glue or tape, What is the best aspect of your
all the aspects that you developed or add them electronically if they eco-park?
in exercise 3. are producing their maps online. What is the most beautiful place
▪▪ Tell one student from each pair ▪▪ When the map contains all the in your eco-park?
to come together to draw a map texts, students can add any final Would you like to work there?
as a mini-group. If possible and details to the map such as a What job would you like to do?
if students want, they could use key, scale guide, neighbouring ▪▪ After the class, display the
a computer to create a digital regions, any towns/villages, etc. maps on the wall if possible, or
map. Alternatively, if they prefer, ▪▪ If possible, students should use photocopy them so that each
they can draw a map on a large colour pens and pencils to make student has a copy to take home.
piece of paper. the map as attractive as possible.
▪▪ Each student should make
sure that the aspect that they PRESENT YOUR ECO-PARK
discussed in pairs is included
in the map, i.e. location of 6. Display the map to the rest of the
indigenous villages; location class and present your eco-park.
of important wildlife habitats Each student should talk about the
or plantlife; the location aspects which they developed.
of facilities; location of ▪▪ Decide how long you want each
any environmental aspects presentation to last. First, let
or problems such as water them practise in their groups –
resources, deforestation, etc; give them your time limit.
places where people working in ▪▪ Tell them to choose one student
the park will be based. who will introduce the eco-park
▪▪ Make sure that students leave giving its name, location, and
room around the edge of the map some basic information about it.
to add text, which will give more One student from each pair – or
detail about the aspects which both, if students want – will then
students discussed. talk about the various aspects of
▪▪ The students who aren’t involved the park.
in the map should write some ▪▪ Tell students to choose the order
text for the map about the in which they will talk.
aspect that they discussed. ▪▪ Tell the groups to come to the
They can do this by hand, or
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front of the class, one group at a

on a computer. Make sure that time, and present their eco-parks
they check with the other group to the class. They should display
approximately how much space the map – two students can hold
they will have for their text. it up if necessary for the rest of

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1. Assessment of your English language skills

▪ Look back over the module. What have you learned? Tick (✓) the appropriate box.

I can do I need to
I can do
SKILL STATEMENT this with work on
this
help this

A. I can understand a text about eco-tourism activities in

Colombia.

B. I can match descriptions of eco-friendly destinations with

READING
pictures.

C. I can understand a blog by someone travelling around

Colombia.

A. I can write my opinion on solutions for an aspect of

animal trafficking.

WRITING B. I can write an advert for an eco-holiday.

C. I can write a letter to a newspaper about an

environmental problem.

A. I can interview someone who has visited an indigenous

community in Colombia

SPEAKING B. I can do a role play about planning an eco-holiday.

C. I can discuss environmental issues and say how they

affect biodiversity.

A. I can understand people talking about their visits to

indigenous communities in Colombia.

LISTENING B. I can identify different eco-tourism activities.

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Self assessment

Remind students that the self-

assessment is an important part of the
learning process. Go through the charts
with the students. Tell them the self-
assessment focuses on three aspects:
their English skills, study skills and
working together on the presentation
about the eco-park they have created.
Give them time to read the assessment
and complete it individually. Tell
them that this activity is not going to
be assessed, but remind them of its
importance.

1. Assessment of your English

language skills
▪▪ Look back over the module.
What have you learned? Tick (✓)
the appropriate box.
Ask students to read through
each section of the four skills.
Tell them they are going to assess
their progress using three Can
do descriptors: I can do this, I
can do this with help and I need
to work on this. Remind them
that the statements are based
on the specific skills students
should have developed during
this module. Ask students to be
honest with their answers. Also
ask them to say how they know
this, for example, for Reading A
(I can understand a text
about eco-tourism activities
in Colombia) they could say: I
understood the reading text in
Lesson 1 exercises 3 and 4.

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Module 4

2. Assessment of your English study skills

▪ Study skills help you improve in any school subject. Say how often you use these
study skills.

STUDY SKILLS ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER

1. Try to understand the general

idea of a text, even if you
don’t know a lot of the words.
2. Share your opinions and ideas
in class with your teacher and
classmates.
3. Carefully read the instructions
and information in a task
before you start doing it.
4. Check your answers with a
classmate after completing an
activity.

5. Keep a notebook for new

vocabulary.

3. Assessment of Let's work together

▪ First individually, and then with your group, assess your performance in the project
work. Write at least three comments for each aspect.

What I/we can do

What went well What didn’t work
better next time

Me

My
group

4. Assessment of Module 4
▪ Look back over the module then complete the sentences.
1. My favourite activity was …
Colombia
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2. The most useful words or expressions were …

3. I enjoyed learning about …
4. I need to practise …
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Self assessment

2. Assessment of your English study 4. Assessment of Module 4

skills ▪▪ Look back over the module then
▪▪ Study skills help you improve complete the sentences.
in any school subject. Say how The aim of this section is to
often you use these study skills. give students the chance to
Tell the students they are going review and reflect on what
to assess their use of the learning they have learnt in the module.
strategies they have practised Give the students time to look
throughout the module according back through the module and
to how often they use them: complete their sentences. Then
always, sometimes or never. put them in small groups to
Then ask them to think about share the information. Ask some
the strategies they can use to students to read their sentences
improve their English study skills. aloud.
You can elicit these and add them
to a mind map on the board that
the students then copy into their
notebooks. For example: I keep a
notebook for new vocabulary.

3. Assessment of Let’s work together

▪▪ First individually, and then
with your group, assess your
performance in the project
work. Write at least three
comments for each aspect.
This section focuses on students’
ability to work with others on
a task in their project work.
Use guiding questions such as:
How often did you help other
students with their work?
Did you always listen to your
classmates’ opinions when you
were all discussing the project?
Did you peer-assess your work as
you progressed?
After students have completed
their Self-assessment, suggest
they work with their project
team and repeat the activity
to highlight the achievements
of the team and identify areas
to improve. Make sure that the
students make constructive
comments and focus on ways
to improve rather than on what
didn’t go well.
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Teacher’s Guide

2
10th FAST TRACK
Grade

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