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The students interactive

study partner!

Read-along texts help students

improve their reading skills Revision and practice of the new vocabulary
with definitions, examples & visuals

Animated grammar to study and practise

the grammar structures presented in class
Comprehensive Grammar Presentation

A vocabulary list with audio in every lesson helps students Speaking & writing models to help students correctly
learn the new words and practise spelling and pronunciation prepare homework without parental involvement
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Digital Learning Method Express Publishing is fully

protected under the provisions of intellectual property law.

Fun vocabulary & grammar games to practise

and revise the content of each module

Fun quizzes for every module

Authentic documentaries thematically linked

Videos to familiarise students with
different aspects of English culture

Fully interactive activities to practise An easy-to-use bilingual Digital Dictionary with audio
and revise grammar & vocabulary
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Bring your lessons to life!

The teachers interactive tool!

Vocabulary presentation through visuals Extensive comprehensive writing sections,

with model compositions and plans

Role-play guide and model dialogues Fun board games to consolidate the
language presented in each module

Authentic documentaries thematically linked games to practise/revise writing theory through fun
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Contents
Vocabulary Grammar Reading
Module 1 people present tenses The Hadza (multiple
People of the World stages of life time adverbs choice; answer
(pp. 5-20) appearance comparatives & questions how to
character superlatives deal with multiple
Language Knowledge 1 (pp. 16-17)
relationships exclamations choice)
Language Focus 1 (p. 18)
free time/daily activities
Progress Check 1 (pp. 19-20)
phrasal verbs: break
-ing/-ed participles
Module 2 accidents & disasters past tenses Houston, weve had
Survival (pp. 21-36) natural phenomena past simple vs present a problem here!
weather clothes perfect (missing sentences
Language Knowledge 2 (pp. 32-33)
space exploration used to/would answer questions)
Language Focus 2 (p. 34)
phrasal verbs: put be/get used to
Progress Check 2 (pp. 35-36)
forming nouns from verbs time adverbs
adjectives/adverbs
Module 3 jobs of the future future tenses The Robot
Work (pp. 37-52) work & education time clauses Professionals
job qualities & requirements (multiple matching
Language Knowledge 3 (pp. 48-49)
phrasal verbs: give answer questions)
Language Focus 3 (p. 50)
forming nouns from verbs/
Progress Check 3 (pp. 51-52)
nouns
Module 4 the arts passive voice Hand-imal Art
Entertainment (pp. 53-68) art & crafts reflexive/emphatic (missing sentences;
theatre & performances pronouns answer questions)
Language Knowledge 4 (pp. 64-65)
TV shows; professions related to the causative
Language Focus 4 (p. 66)
the arts so/neither
Progress Check 4 (pp. 67-68)
phrasal verbs: get
compound nouns
Module 5 global issues reported speech Electric light Overload
Can you help? (pp. 69-84) the environment (statements; questions; (matching headings
international organisations commands) to paragraphs
Language Knowledge 5 (pp. 80-81)
phrasal verbs: turn reporting verbs answer questions)
Language Focus 5 (p. 82)
forming adjectives from nouns
Progress Check 5 (pp. 83-84)
or verbs
Module 6 fears & phobias modals Arachnophobia
Dont be afraid! (pp. 85-100) feelings deductions (matching headings
idioms related to fear a/an the to paragraphs
Language Knowledge 6 (pp. 96-97)
body language some/any/no/ every & answer questions)
Language Focus 6 (p. 98)
phrasal verbs: keep compounds
Progress Check 6 (pp. 99-100)
forming negative adjectives
Module 7 health & fitness conditionals Ways to live to 100
Health & Food (pp. 101-116) food & drinks wishes (multiple choice;
illnesses; symptoms & (to) infinitive/-ing form complete sentences)
Language Knowledge 7 (pp. 112-113)
treatments question tags
Language Focus 7 (p. 114)
sports concession
Progress Check 7 (pp. 115-116)
phrasal verbs: cut determiners/quantifiers
forming abstract nouns from
adjectives
Module 8 travel relative clauses Simply Unforgettable
Amazing Journeys (pp. 117-132) holiday activities clauses of purpose (multiple matching)
accommodation clauses of result
Language Knowledge 8 (pp. 128-129)
transport subject/object
Language Focus 8 (p. 130)
city life; country life questions
Progress Check 8 (pp. 131-132)
phrasal verbs: check
verbs from adjectives & nouns

CLIL/Culture (pp. CC1-CC8) Style (p. ST1)

Writing Bank (pp. WB1-WB8) Speaking (p. SP1)
Grammar Reference (pp. GR1-GR25) Word List (pp. WL1-WL17)

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Listening Speaking Writing CLIL/Culture

a radio interview asking for & expressing opinion an opinion essay (topic/ CLIL (Citizenship)
(multiple choice) expressing (dis)agreement supporting sentences/formal Globalisation
compare pictures style; linking words; expressing (T/F statements)
describe peoples appearance & opinion) Culture spot:
character a paragraph comparing people British Ethnicity
intonation in exclamations an informal email describing
family members

monologues describing an accident/disaster an informal email narrating an CLIL (Science):

(multiple matching) narrating an event experience The Phases of the Moon
a narration asking about an experience/ a news article (T/F statements)
(T/F statements) expressing interest/shock/disbelief a story (sequence of events Culture spot:
describe a picture setting the scene; adjectives/ Stonehenge & the
word stress & weak vowels adverbs) Summer Solstice

a dialogue describing work routine a CV CLIL (History): Child

(Yes/No statements) having a job interview a letter/email applying for Labour in Victorian
a monologue: advert intonation: echo questions a part-time job (beginnings/ Times (headings)
(note taking) endings; informal/formal style; Culture spot:
opening/closing remarks) A Traditional Job

monologues (multiple describe your favourite TV show a biography CLIL (Art & Design):
matching) describe a performance you a quiz Sculpture (complete
a radio talk (multiple attended a book review (adjectives; sentences)
choice) recommend a performance recommending; brainstorming) Culture spot: Tate
monologues about compare pictures Modern
reading preferences pronunciation: \aI\ \OI\
(multiple matching)
monologues make a presentation a summary CLIL (Science):
(matching) make suggestions agree/disagree an essay providing solutions to Energy Resources
a radio interview describe pictures problems (linkers; paragraph (answer questions)
(multiple choice) pronunciation: homophones structure) Culture spot: The First
a dialogue (listen for Wind Turbine
specific information)
a radio interview describe stressful situations a paragraph giving advice CLIL (PSHE):
(T/F statements; express concern/show sympathy; an informal email of advice Anxiety (answer
multiple choice) give advice (opening/closing remarks; give questions)
monologues (multiple describe a picture advice; error correction) Culture spot:
matching) pronunciation: elision Keep a Stiff Upper Lip!

monologues (multiple express likes/dislikes an informal email CLIL (Science):

matching) ask for/give advice a-for-and-against essay (topic/ The Digestive System
an interview make decisions supporting sentences; linkers; (T/F statements)
(multiple choice) intonation: question tags concession) Culture spot:
a conversation Traditionally Unhealthy?
(Yes/No statements)

an advert (multiple discuss your holiday plans an informal email about a place CLIL (Geography):
matching) describe your holiday last year you have visited Dartmoor: A Granite
dialogues (multiple ask for/give information an informal letter giving Landscape (answer
choice) ask about/express preference information (opening/closing questions)
an advert (note compare pictures remarks; informal style) Culture spot: London
taking) intonation: subject/object
questions

How to use a dictionary/thesaurus (DT1) American English-British English Guide (p. AE-BEG1)
Pronunciation (p. PR1) Irregular Verbs

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CLIL/CULTURE SPOT
SAMPLE PAGE FROM
CK OF THE BOOK
SECTIONS AT THE BA
CLIL sections allow
learners more contact
with the target
language & increase
their motivation
CLIL 2 Science
8
waning crescent
7
half moon
6
waning gibbous

5
1
new moon full moon

2
waxing crescent 4
3 waxing gibbous
half moon

I n space there are sources of light, such as the stars, and objects that reflect that light, such as the planets. The Sun is a light
source because it is a star. The Earth is a planet that reflects light.
The Moon is the only satellite of Earth. It revolves on its axis as it orbits the Earth, so that the same side of the Moon always
faces the Earth. The Moon takes approximately 28 days to orbit the Earth. It changes its appearance over this period. This is
because we can see different amounts of reflected light from the Sun on the surface of the Moon.
The phases of the Moon change in a progressive sequence (new moon, crescent
moon, half moon, gibbous moon, full moon, gibbous moon, half moon, crescent Check these words
moon.) The new moon is the phase when the Moon is closest to the Sun. During
this phase we cannot see the Moon from Earth. This happens because the Sun source of light star planet
does not light up the side that is facing us. The full moon is the phase when the reflect satellite revolve axis
Earth is between the Sun and the Moon on the opposite side of the Earth. orbit face approximately
During this phase we can see the whole of the side that is facing us because the amount surface phase
Sun lights it up. progressive sequence new moon
crescent moon half moon
A waxing moon is moving towards a full moon and getting bigger. A waning
gibbous moon full moon
moon is moving towards a new moon and getting smaller.
light up waxing moon
waning moon

1 How are these words related to the Moon: crescent moon,

full moon, gibbous moon, waxing moon, waning moon? 3 In pairs ask and answer
questions based on the text.
Listen and read to find out.
S1: How many days does it take
2 Read again and complete the sentences. for the moon to orbit the
1 A star is a bright ............................... . Earth? ICT sections
2 A planet is an object in the sky that ............................... . S2: 28 days. What is the Sun? etc raise
3 The Moon goes round both ............................... . learners
intellectual
4 While the Moon orbits the Earth, it ............................... . 4 ICT In groups collect
5 When the Moon is nearest to the Sun we cannot ............ . information and prepare a standards
6 When we can see the whole side of the Moon from Earth, presentation on how the Earth
we have a ............................... . orbits the Sun. Tell the class.

Culture Spot Stonehenge

& the summer solstice
1 What is the summer solstice? How is
Stonehenge is one of Great Britains most famous
it related to Stonehenge?
landmarks. It consists of 100 huge stones placed in a
Listen and read to find out.
circular layout. It is 5,000 years old and has been a UNESCO
World Heritage Site since 1986. People believe it was built
2 ICT Are there any celebrations in your
to celebrate the summer solstice.
country connected to the summer/winter
The summer solstice, around 21st June, is the day of the
solstice? Collect information.Tell the class.
year with the most daylight. It is also the first day of
summer. When the sun rises on the summer solstice, it lines
Culture sections up with one of the stones in Stonehenge, called the heel
promote cultural stone, and its first rays shine through a stone archway in
the centre circle. Today, as in the past, lots of British people
individuality
celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge every year.
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Presentation & practice

of topic vocabulary
through visual stimuli

Survival Module 2
Module
targets

MODULE OBJECTIVES
Vocabulary HOUSE 1) ............................ AFTER FIRE 2) ............................ IN THE BASEMENT
accidents & disasters
natural phenomena
weather/clothes
space exploration
phrasal verbs: PUT
prepositions
word formation: forming
nouns from verbs
Reading
an article about space
(multiple choice/answer
questions)
Grammar PEOPLE EVACUATED FROM HOMES AFTER FIVE MISSING AFTER ROCKS AND MUD
past tenses RIVER 3) ....................... ITS BANKS 4) ............. HOMES IN VILLAGE
past simple vs present
perfect
used to/would be/get
used to
Listening
monologues (multiple
matching)
a dialogue (T/F statements)
word stress & weak vowels
Speaking
narrate an experience
express interest/shock/
disbelief
describe a picture
Writing
TANKER 5) ....................... SPILLING
an informal email
a news article TONNES OF OIL INTO SEA
a story
Language Focus Accidents & Disasters
collocations
phrasal verbs & 1 Complete the news headlines
prepositions with: collapses, bury, bursts, sinks,
sentence transformations breaks out.
grammar in focus
Progress Check
2 Listen to three people describing
events in Ex. 1. Which event is each
Words of wisdom one talking about?
Man can live 40 days without
food, 3 days without water, 8 3 Imagine you witnessed one of
the accidents/disasters in Ex. 1.
minutes without air, but only
one second without hope. What did you see and hear?
(C. Darwin) How did you feel? Tell the class.
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The accompanying digital resources

(IWB, iebook) make the process of
learning more efficient, pleasant and
engaging for both teachers & students

2a Reading
1 Look at the pictures and the
title of the text. What do you
think the text is about?

Engaging texts
supported by tightly
related videos

200,000 miles from Earth, the crew of the third manned mission to the Moon
faced an astronauts worst nightmare: an explosion on the spacecraft.
Its the plot of the Oscar-winning film Apollo 13, but its also a true story
of survival against the odds.
A Was it doomed from the beginning? The scientists at Houston were in
charge of getting the spacecraft to the Moon and back. They had scheduled
the April 1970 lift-off for thirteen minutes after the thirteenth hour. They had
also planned the moon landing itself for the thirteenth day of the month. For
lunar module (LM): a separate
spaceship designed to land on
those who believe in bad luck, perhaps the only thing missing was a Friday.
the Moon Scientists arent supposed to be superstitious, though, and despite minor
problems on lift-off, Apollo 13 started its journey.
B Two days into the mission, the three-man crew faced catastrophe. They
had been carrying out routine checks when there was a loud bang. Warning
lights were starting to flash furiously. Looking out into space, they could see a
trail of gas the spacecraft was leaking oxygen. They sent out a short message
to the scientists back on Earth: Houston, weve had a problem here. At first,
they thought that a meteor had hit them, but they later found out that a short
circuit had caused an oxygen tank to explode. Whatever the cause, they knew
there was no time to lose. Their electricity supply in the command module
command module (CM): control depended on that oxygen and pretty soon they would run out of both.
centre & living quarters for crew

2 a) Check these words/phrases in the Word List at the

back of the book. Use them to complete the sentences.

meteor lift-off re-enter manned leaking

landing carbon dioxide

1 Apollo 13, with a crew of three people, was the third

...................... mission to the Moon.
2 There were some problems during the ...........................
even before the spacecraft got into space.
Check these words 3 They noticed the spacecraft was ...................... gas into
crew manned mission explosion space.
plot survival doomed landing 4 They thought a ...................... had hit the spacecraft.
lift-off bang flash trail 5 The air in the lunar module contained ........................... .
oxygen tank leaking meteor
6 The lunar module managed to ...................... Earths
no time to lose command module
atmosphere without ...................... on the Moon.
lunar module lifeboat enclosed
cope with disaster carbon dioxide
b) What do you know about Apollo 13? What do the
re-enter splash down adapter
go down in history sentences in Ex. 2a tell us about it?
Listen, read and check.
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Exam-style
reading tasks 2a
3 Read the text and the questions below. For each
question, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.
1 What is the writers purpose?
A to give advice to astronauts
B to describe a mission to the Moon
C to persuade people to travel in space
D to explain how to travel to the Moon

2 What does the writer say about the mission?

A There were some problems at the start
C B They had planned the lift-off for a Friday.
The only solution was to conserve
C Scientists should believe in bad luck.
oxygen by moving from the command
D The lift-off had been delayed.
module into the lunar module the section
of the spacecraft that would have landed on 3 What was the astronauts attitude towards the explosion?
the Moon. Now though, they were using it A They didnt think it was a problem.
as a kind of lifeboat. With its own power B They thought they would die.
supply, oxygen and water, the three men C They realised they had to do something.
could survive in the lunar module and return D They believed there was nothing they could do.
to Earth. There was another problem
though. In an enclosed space like a lunar 4 How did the astronauts survive?
module, the carbon dioxide the crew was A They used the lunar module as a lifeboat.
breathing out was dangerous. The B They created a new oxygen supply.
equipment to clear the air of carbon dioxide C They repaired the command module.
was only built for two people. Now it had to D They adapted to less oxygen.
cope with three. Amazingly, the crew 5 Which would be the most appropriate headline?
managed to put together an adapter that A APOLLO 13 CREW LOST IN SPACE
reduced the carbon dioxide to a safe level. B LIFE AND DEATH DRAMA IN SPACE
D There was one final obstacle. The C METEOR STOPS MOON LANDING
lunar module wasnt strong enough to re- D ASTRONAUTS WALK ON MOON
enter Earths atmosphere so the crew had to
transfer back into the damaged command
4 Answer the questions in your own words.
module. To everyones relief, the crew of
1 How did the astronauts get back to Earth?
Apollo 13 splashed down safely in the South
2 What does NASA believe about the mission?
Pacific Ocean on April 17th. It was a space
3 Were the astronauts lucky or unlucky? Why?
flight that would go down in history.
Think sections
Although the crew didnt land on the Moon,
enhance students
NASA* still considers the mission a
success. The Apollo 13 disaster was proof 5 Match the words/phrases in bold in the text to their thinking skills and
that their highly-trained astronauts could
synonyms: foster social values.
deal with anything that could go wrong. Para A: responsible for, believing in good/bad luck,
although, arranged
* National Aeronautics and Space
Administration the organisation Para B: disaster, relied, doing, blow up
responsible for the US space programme Para C: save, lowered, made
Para D: difficulty, manage, regards, be remembered in
the future

Speaking Writing & Speaking

Imagine you were one of the scientists Imagine you are one of the crew of Apollo 13
at Houston. Narrate the event from safely back on Earth. Describe how you felt when
your point of view. Think about: the
the accident happened. What did you think and how did you
superstition, the problem, the success
react? In three minutes write a few sentences. Tell the class.
story.
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Topic vocabulary exercises

2b Vocabulary
Vocabulary from the text Topic vocabulary
Natural phenomena
1 Fill in: minor, face, oxygen,
manned, power, relief, odds, 4 a) Complete the mindmap. Use these words:
routine, carbon, highly-trained.
Contextualised sandals tsunami sunny frosty
1 ................................. mission tornado snowy mild gloves cap
vocabulary
2 against (all) the .....................
exercises based
3 ............................... problems CLOTHES/FOOTWEAR/ DISASTERS
on the texts ACCESSORIES
4 to ....................... catastrophe flood
1) ........................... hurricane
5 .................................. checks
2) ........................... 6) ...........................
6 .................................. tank
3) ........................... 7) ...........................
7 .................................. supply WEATHER
earthquake
8 .................................. dioxide
9 to everyones ........................
10 ............................ astronauts BAD
GOOD
foggy windy
hot
2 Choose the correct word.
4) ...............
cloudy cold
1 The film is based on a real/ 8) ............... 9) ...............
warm
true story. stormy chilly
5) ...............
2 Jim Lovell was in charge/ rainy thunder
dry
section of the mission.
3 They tried to deal with the b) SPEAKING Whats the weather like in your country in
catastrophe they faced/hit. the: winter? spring? summer? autumn? Tell the class.
4 He noticed a problem during In my country, its cold and snowy in winter.
his safe/routine checks.
5 The oxygen tank exploded/
5 Close your eyes and listen to the music. What season
is it? What can you hear and see? Whats the weather
leaked because of a short
like? Open your eyes and tell your partner.
circuit.
6 There was no time to depend/ 6 Choose the correct words. Check in the Word List at the
lose. back of the book.
1 Take your umbrella its pouring/dripping with rain!
3 Replace the phrases in bold 2 Mrs Butler could hardly see where she was driving in the
with the phrases in the list. deep/thick fog.
against all the odds 3 Look at the rays/bolts of light shining through the clouds!
has gone down in history 4 Its freezing cold/boiling hot today. Put on your coat.
go wrong 5 Sam got soaking/freezing wet in a heavy/strong shower
much to everyones relief on his way home.
1 No one thought they could 6 Is it snowing strongly/heavily outside? Youve got
survive but, despite all the snowflakes/snowdrops all over you!
problems, they managed to Accidents & Disasters
land safely on Earth.
2 Everyone was pleased that 7 Complete the table in your notebooks. Use these words:
the plane took off without any train crash, car crash, earthquake, factory fire, tornado,
problems. volcanic eruption, oil spill, flood, drought, tsunami,
3 The Apollo 13 mission is building collapse, drowning, plane crash, gas leak, food
remembered by everyone. poisoning, shipwreck.
4 No one expected that it would Natural disasters Accidents
be unsuccessful.

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Systematic

2b
practice on
phrasal verbs

Phrasal verbs: PUT

8 Complete the sentences. Use: bumped,
survived, injured, scratched, broke, twisted,
rescued, escaped.
11 Fill in: through, out, on, off, up with. Check
in Appendix I.
1 Only two people .........................................
1 They decided to put ................. their trip
the plane crash.
because of the cold weather. (decide to go
2 The tree crashed to the ground and later)
............................................ a man walking
2 The firefighters managed to put .................
his dog.
the forest fire. (stop it burning)
3 The man jumped into the pool and
3 Could you put me ................. to the police,
....................................... the drowning boy.
please? (connect me)
4 Luckily, the family ......................... from the
4 We cant put ................ this heat anymore!
fire before the house collapsed.
(tolerate)
5 Tim ................................................. his leg
5 Put ................ your thick coat; its freezing
on some rose bushes.
outside. (wear)
6 Sue ............................................ her ankle
and now its very swollen. Prepositions Systematic
7 Bens got his arm in a cast because he fell practice on
out of a tree and ..................................... it. 12 Choose the correct item. Check in Appendix II.
prepositions
8 Ken ......................... his head on a branch 1 Henry suffered of/from shock after falling off
and now hes got a big bruise there. his motorbike.
2 They were very lucky to escape from/of the
9 Listen to three news reports.
LISTENING
burning building.
What is each about? 3 He was shaking of/with fear when the
NEWS REPORT 1 .......................................... rescuers found him.
NEWS REPORT 2 .......................................... 4 Have you heard about/of the earthquake in
China?
NEWS REPORT 3 ..........................................
5 Have you heard of/from Patrick Moore and
Space exploration his novel Mission to Mars?
6 People depend in/on police officers to protect
10 a) Choose the correct word.
them.

Word formation (forming nouns Systematic

from verbs) practice of
word formation
13 Read the theory, then form nouns from
the verbs in brackets to complete the
sentences.

Mars is the fourth We use -ion (discuss discussion), -ment

(agree agreement), -ation (organise
1) planet/star from the Sun.
organisation), -y (deliver delivery) to form
The Red Planet (as people call abstract nouns from verbs.
it) is the second smallest planet in
our solar 2) circle/system. Its got a thin 1 Scientists are very excited about the
3) atmosphere/air and its days and seasons are .......................................................... of an
similar to the Earth. There are huge canyons, volcanoes ancient stream on Mars. (DISCOVER)
and ice caps at its poles. It has got two 4) moons/asteroids, 2 Harry needed hospital .................................
Phobos and Deimos. Mars can be seen from Earth without a after his accident. (TREAT)
5) telescope/satellite. In 2012, the Mars Rover Curiosity 3 If you have any ..........................................
6) spacecraft/robot discovered water on Mars, but found no ............ about the robbery, call this number.
(INFORM)
7) evidence/site of life.
4 The .................................................. lasted
b) ICT Collect information about another for nine hours and caused a lot of
planet. Present it to the class. earthquakes. (ERUPT)
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ICT (research) sections to
raise the students
intellectual standards
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Contextualized
grammar
presentation

2c Grammar in use
Past simple/Past continuous/Past perfect/Past perfect continuous

Electric train derails

Four people were injured when an electric train 1) derailed last
Friday evening. The train 2) was travelling near Gdynia and was
carrying 100 passengers at the time of the accident. At around
7:15 local time, while the train 3) was coming around a sharp
curve, three carriages came off the tracks. According to eyewitness
reports, passengers 4) had heard a violent explosion just before
the train derailed. Teams of emergency workers 5) arrived at the
scene and began to pull out passengers trapped inside the
carriages. The cause of the derailment is under investigation.
Authorities confirmed that a railway crew 6) had been working on
the tracks for several hours before the accident happened.

see pp. GR6-GR8

1 Read the news article. Is it formal or informal?

3 Choose the best verb forms.
Identify the tenses in bold (1-6) and match
1 He had spent/had been spending 16 days
them to their uses (A-F).
at sea before they found him.
A an action that happened at a certain time in 2 He was waiting/had waited for the bus when
the past (there is a direct/indirect reference the accident happened.
to the time) 3 It was snowing/snowed and the wind had
B actions which happen one after another in howled/was howling as I closed the door.
the past 4 Rescue teams looked/were looking for
C an action which had been in progress before people trapped in the building while the
another action in the past firefighters had tried/were trying to put out
D simultaneous actions in the past the fire.
E an action which was in progress in the past 5 The accident happened because the driver
and another action interrupted it had been talking/was talking on his mobile
and hadnt seen/didnt see the car in front
F an action which happened before another
of him.
action in the past
6 Ben was walking/walked on the beach,
when he had noticed/noticed the shipwreck.
2 Put the verbs in bold into the past simple or
the past continuous. 7 Rescue teams had been trying/were
trying to locate the 14-year-old boy for 10
1 A: What .................... (cause) the accident?
hours before they had managed/managed
B: The driver ........................ (lose) control to find him.
of the car and then it ................ (crash)
into another vehicle.
2 A: ........................ (you/hear) the thunder?
4 Use the phrases in brackets to make
sentences using the past perfect or the past
B: Yes. I .................................. (walk) back perfect continuous, as in the example.
home at the time.
1 They were afraid. (see a bear)
3 A: While the plane .......................... (land),
They had seen a bear.
an engine ........................... (catch) fire.
2 He was tired. (sweep water from his house)
B: Thats terrible. .......................................
(everyone/get) out alive? 3 Mary was worried. (Tom leave the map at
home)
4 A: What ............................. (you/do) when
the earthquake started? 4 He felt angry. (wait for the police for an hour)

B: I .............................. (read) a magazine 5 The roads were flooded. (rain all week)
while Laura ............................... (cook). 6 Harrys head was sore. (a tree fall on him)
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2c
Past simple vs Present perfect 7 a) Read the theory. Choose the correct option.

1 She called an hour ago. 1 Ann used to go/going skiing before her
2 She hasnt called since last Monday. accident.
3 Bob has worked as a firefighter for 10 years. 2 Before the tsunami hit the area, locals would
4 Tom worked as a firefighter for 20 years spend/are used to spending their evenings at
before he retired. the beach.
see p. GR6 3 They are getting used to/used to the heat in
India.
5 a) Read the examples in the table. When do 4 The Smiths lived/would live in a block of
we use the past simple/present perfect? flats before it collapsed in the earthquake.

b) Put the verbs in brackets into the past b) What did/didnt you use to do when you
simple or the present perfect. were seven years old? Use these phrases.
1 It ............................ (not/rain) for a month. play in the snow play video games
2 The earthquake ............. (happen) in 1997. go swimming read books
3 ................... (you/hear) about the tsunami? watch documentaries go out with friends
4 They ............................................ (not/fly) share my room with my brother/sister
in a plane since the crash.
5 When ................ (the fire/start) last night?
Key word transformations
6 Read the story and put the verbs in brackets
8 Complete the second sentence so that it has
into the correct past tense. the same meaning as the first sentence,
Jean and I 1) ............................................ (go) using the word given. You must use
hiking yesterday. By midday, we 2) ................................ between two and five words.
(walk) for hours and my feet hurt, so we stopped for lunch. 1 The ship sank within an hour. TOOK
While we 3) ....................................... (eat) our sandwiches, we It .................................................... to sink.
4) ............................... (smell) something burning. Jean quickly 2 It last snowed two years ago. FOR
5) .................................... (climb) to the top of the next hill and It ............................................... two years.
6) ............................. (see) there was a forest fire in the valley
3 An hour after John had set off, heavy fog
and it 7) ........................................ (come) our way!
covered the area. DRIVING
She remembered we 8) ................................ (cross) a river earlier
John ..........................................................
and we headed back towards it. I wasnt sure we could make it, an hour when heavy fog covered the area.
though. I 9) ............................... (see) a documentary about forest
4 It rained hard all day long. STOP
fires the week before, so I 10) ................................. (know) that
It ................................................................
fire could travel very fast. We 11) .......................... (be) terrified.
all day long.
Suddenly, I 12) ................................ (feel) a raindrop fall on my
5 Oliver had never seen a forest fire before.
head. Soon, it was pouring with rain. It 13) .................................
FIRST
(rain) hard for two hours, before it stopped. Relieved, we walked
It ................................................................
back home. The rain 14) ...................................... (save) us
Oliver had seen a forest fire.
and the forest.

used to/would/be used to 9 SPEAKING Use these adverbs in sentences of

your own: ago, before, never, already, yet, last

We can use would and used to to talk about year, ever, just.
past habits. As a child, I used to/would spend
my holiday by the sea. What did you use to do?
10 a) LISTENING Listen to Amy telling Mia
We use used to to talk about past states. I about an experience she had and make
used to live by the sea, but now I live in a city. notes.
(NOT: I would live ...)
Note: be/get used to + noun/-ing form = be/ b) WRITING Now imagine youre Amy.
get accustomed to Write your English pen-friend an email
We werent used to such harsh weather conditions. about your experience.
see p. GR7 27
Tasks to activate
grammar structures
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2d Listening skills
Multiple matching b) Listen and match the people (1-5) with what each
Preparing for the task says about their experience (A-H). There are three extra
sentences that you don't need.
Before listening
1 Read the text and answer the
A My friends had to call someone to find me.
questions. Justify your answers.
activities to B The local people helped us get home.
One of my favourite things to do on
prepare C I regularly take trips of this kind.
holiday is try the local cuisine. I was
students for really excited about the top restaurant D Many others on the trip had the same problem.
the listening we had booked near our hotel. It had a E The weather changed halfway through Speaker 1
tasks great view of the sea and the service the trip. Speaker 2
was good. The food was not as great as F The problem started on the way home. Speaker 3
I had expected though. Later that G I ignored some good advice on the trip. Speaker 4
evening, my stomach started to hurt H This was my first time on such a trip. Speaker 5
and I ended up sick in my room for a
whole day. Fortunately, the rest of the 3 Narrate a travel experience of yours to the class.
food on the holiday was just fine.
T/F statements
1 What is the text about?
A an awful restaurant 4 a) You will hear a man telling the story of how he got
caught in a tsunami. Before you listen, check the words/
B a bad meal
phrases below in the Word List. What do you think
C a terrible holiday
happened to Toby?
2 Which sentence best describes
tsunami struck loud roar froze in fear terrifying
the main idea of the text?
huge wall of black water pushed underwater
A A holiday meal was a bad floating inside hotel lobby grabbed onto a staircase
experience. standing on rooftops debris upside down cars
B Food poisoning ruined my broken wrist
holiday.
C I didnt like the food on my b) Listen and for statements 1-10, write T (true) or
holiday. F (false). Is it formal or informal?
1 Toby went to Thailand with his family. .......
2 a) You will hear five people 2 The tsunami happened at the beginning
talking about bad experiences of Tobys holiday. .......
they had while on a trip. 3 Toby got separated from his brother. .......
Before you listen, check the 4 The wave took Toby outside the hotel. .......
phrases in the Word List.
5 The brothers floated in the water for hours. .......
get stung by a bee 6 They reached a tree and held onto it. .......
get bitten by mosquitoes
7 They stayed there the whole day. .......
get caught in a terrible storm
8 A policeman told Toby where his parents were. .......
see a dangerous animal
have a bad accident 9 Tobys parents were in a hospital. .......
get food poisoning 10 Tobys dad had broken his wrist. .......
get caught in a natural
disaster (tsunami, hurricane 5 Give the class a summary of Tobys experience. Rewrite it
etc) get badly sunburnt as a news article. Activities to
Intonation: Word stress & Weak vowels consolidate the
listening tasks
Study skills to 6 a) Listen and say.
Read the statements and underline the
help students
key words. Listen for words and phrases
become sunburnt weather advice return
that mean the same. This will help you
autonomous to match each speaker to what they b) Listen and identify the stressed syllable () and the
learners said. Be careful because you may hear
weak vowel () in each word, then repeat.
information that could distract you. Intonation
about rainy attack perhaps rescue practice
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Speaking skills 2e
Ask about an experience
Express interest/shock/disbelief
3 Work in pairs. Imagine you went on a trip
with a friend and some things went wrong.
Use the prompts below and/or your own
1 a) Listen and say. Which of these phrases
ideas and the language in the box to act out
express: interest? shock/disbelief?
a dialogue similar to the one in Ex. 1b.
A Youre kidding!
B Well, better luck on your next camping trip! twisted ankle limped back to campsite
bear stole food from outside tent during the
C Oh my goodness, thats terrible!
night rained and tent got flooded
D No way! So what did you do?
E Not so good, Im afraid. Asking about a
bad experience Narrating a bad experience
F How come?
How was your Not so good, Im afraid.
G But thats not the worst of it.
trip? It was awful.
Did you have a It didnt go well at all.
b) Complete the gaps (1-7) in the dialogue nice time on Thats not the worst of it.
with the phrases (A-G). your trip? To make matters worse
Expressing Useful
Expressing shock/disbelief
interest language and
Harry: How was your camping trip with Joe? How come? Oh dear! Thats awful! vocabulary to
Mark: 1 What went Oh my goodness, thats terrible!
Harry: Oh, really? 2
help students
wrong? Thats too bad!
Mark: Well, on the first morning we set out on develop their
Situational Oh no! What Youre joking/kidding!
a long hike, but I had forgotten to take happened? Seriously?
speaking skills
model the map and compass with me, so we Oh, really? Oh, come on!
dialogues in got lost. Whys that then? Youre pulling my leg!
a real life Harry: 3 Really? Tell me No way!
setting Mark: Well, finally, another hiker passed us and all about it! Unbelievable!
pointed us in the right direction. 4
On the way back to our tent, I fell over While speaking use facial expressions and
and disturbed a wasp nest. Both Joe and gestures to express your feelings.
I got stung all over our arms and legs.
Describing a picture
Harry: 5
Mark: No, Im not. Fortunately, I had a first aid 4 a) Look at the picture and in pairs make
kit with me so we put some cream on notes under the headings: time place
the stings, but they were so painful! people clothes actions feelings.
Harry: 6
Mark: I know. We didnt sleep much that night.
To make matters worse, by the morning
it was pouring with rain, so we came
home early.
Harry: Oh dear! 7

Listen and check. What went wrong on

Marks camping trip? Is the dialogue formal
or informal? Give reasons.

2 Take roles and act out Model

b) Use your notes to describe the
the dialogue. answers to
photograph.
help students
5 Listen to someone describing the improve their
photo. Compare his description to speaking skills
yours.
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Variety of writing tasks

2f Writing A story
Writing Bank 2 p. WB2

Rubric analysis A Tom felt strangely afraid as he got into the canoe. There was no reason for his
1 Read the rubric and look at fear. The sun 1) shone/was shining and a cool wind was blowing as he set off on
the underlined words. Then an amazing canoeing trip in the Florida Everglades with his friend, Matthew.
answer the questions. B The first part of the trip was fun and relaxing, but suddenly, the water
2) had started/started flowing unbelievably fast. Suddenly, to their horror, the
Stories wanted canoe capsized and they fell in the river! They 3) were grabbing/grabbed the
We are looking for stories for our
canoe while the rushing water swept them along faster and faster.
new English-language magazine for
Activities young people. Your story must C After a short while, the water became calm again. But just as they climbed
designed to begin with this sentence: Tom felt back into the canoe, Tom froze in fear. A huge alligator 4) stared/was staring
strangely afraid as he got into at them! They 5) didnt know/werent knowing what to do, but then Tom
help students
the canoe. Write your story remembered his mobile phone in his raincoat pocket. He called the canoe hire
decode rubrics (120-160 words). Your story must shop and half an hour later a helicopter came to rescue them.
include: D You were very lucky the alligator didnt attack you in the water! a rescue
an alligator.
worker said calmly to them. They 6) had never felt/never felt so relieved
a mobile phone.
before!
1 Who is going to read your
story? A The canoe capsized.
2 Who is it going to be about? B Tom phoned the canoe hire shop.
Model
3 What tenses should you use? C They got back into the canoe.
composition
4 What must you include in D 1 Tom and Matthew set out on a canoeing trip.
and model
your story? E Tom saw an alligator staring at them.
analysis
5 What could your story be F The water swept them down the river.
about? G They fell into the river.
A your favourite place to go H A helicopter came to rescue them.
canoeing
B a canoe trip where b) Use the linking words first, then, next, after that,
something went wrong
suddenly, after a short while, finally to give your partner
a short summary of the story.
Model analysis
Setting the scene
2 a) Read the story and choose
When we write a story, we begin by setting the scene. To do this,
the correct tenses (1-6). Is it a
first- or third-person narrative? we imagine we are looking at a picture and try to describe the
place (where), the time (when), the weather, the people involved
b) Match the paragraphs (A-D) and their feelings.
to the descriptions (1-4).
1 the main event 4 Read the tip. How does the writer set the scene in Ex. 2?
2 setting the scene (main
characters, place, event,
weather, feelings etc) 5 a) Read the paragraph and answer the questions.

3 incidents leading up to the

One Tuesday morning last spring, John was standing at the
main event
train station in the pouring rain. He had already been waiting
4 what happened in the end,
for the train for an hour and he was feeling really annoyed.
feelings of the main
character(s)
1 Where and when did the story take place?
2 What was the weather like?
3 a) List the events (A-H) in the
order they happened. Which is 3 Who was the main character?
the climax event? 4 How did he feel?

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2f
b) Look at the picture Useful Language
and use the words
Setting the scene
below to write a One day last ..., ... went/decided, etc ... .
beginning that sets It was a ... (cold, windy, beautiful, etc)
the scene. day and I/we/they felt ... . Useful language
cool windy day last summer Andy and Mary Describing the events and vocabulary
on a sailing boat feel happy and relaxed After I/we/they had ... .
boxes to help
I/We/They were ... when suddenly ... .
see pp. GR8-GR9 After that/After a short while/Then/As students
Adjectives/Adverbs
soon as ... . I/We/They couldnt improve their
Use a variety of adjectives and adverbs. This makes your story believe my/our/their eyes when ... . writing skills
more interesting to the reader. Feelings
I/We/They had never felt so ... in
my/our/ their life/lives!
6 a) Fill in: huge, sharp, terrified, venomous, loud, dark.
I/We/They felt ... (relieved/angry/tired
etc) but/and ... (happy to be safe, etc).
As James walked through the 1) nice cave, he suddenly heard a
2) bad hissing noise. A moment later, he felt a 3) bad pain in his
ankle. James switched on his torch just in time to see a 4) big snake Detailed
sliding away. He was 5) bad! What if its a 6) bad snake? he thought. writing plan
Introduction for students
b) Which adjectives are used to describe the following in (Para 1) set the scene (how, when,
to follow
the model in Ex. 2: the canoeing trip? the water? the alligator? where, what)
Main Body
7 Find the adverbs the writer used in the story in Ex. 2 to
(Paras 2 & 3) events in order they
describe these verbs: flowing; said.
happened; climax event
Conclusion
8 Fill the: luckily, carefully, angrily, quietly, heavily.
(Para 4) what happened in the end,
1 The man began shouting ................................. at Daniel.
characters feelings
2 ................................., the bear didnt see Mark and Mary.
Checklist to
3 It was raining .................................................. last night.
4 Simon crept ............................................ over the bridge.
5 Leave now! Ann whispered ................................ to Sue.
Checklist help students
proofread and
When you have finished your story, edit their pieces
Writing check the following: of writing
Have you written the correct number
9 a) Read the rubric, underline the key words, then answer
the questions. of paragraphs?
Have you used the right tenses?
You have decided to enter a short story competition in your Have you written the events in the
college. The story must begin with the following sentence:
order they happened?
As Jack and Tom put up their tent, they didnt notice the
big sign. Write your story (120-160 words). Your story must Have you set the scene in the first
include: a bear. fire. paragraph?
Have you included a variety of
1 What will you write and who will read it?
adjectives, adverbs and linking
2 How must you begin your story?
words?
3 Will you write in the 1st or 3rd-person? What tenses will Have you written the correct number
you use?
of words?
Ideas to help Listening for ideas Are there any spelling, grammar or
students do punctuation mistakes?
b) Listen and make notes under the headings: time
the writing place people events climax event ending feelings.
task
CLIL/Culture 2 p. CC2
c) Write your story. Follow the plan.
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Exam practice material

Language
Knowledge 2
Open cloze Sentence transformations
Preparing for the task
3 Here are some sentences about Christines
1 a) Read the sentences. What word is each accident. For each question, complete the
gap asking for: preposition, pronoun, verb, second sentence so that it means the same
conjunction? as the first. Use no more than three words.
1 They managed to escape .................... the 1 Christines favourite sport is sky-diving.
burning building. Christine likes sky-diving more ...................
2 They put off their trip .................... it was ......................................... any other sport.
raining heavily. 2 She jumps out of an airplane wearing special
3 He forgot to take a map with .................... . goggles.
4 They managed to .................... out the fire. When she jumps out of an airplane, she
...................................................................
b) Which of these words could you use to special goggles.
complete the gaps in sentences 1-4 in 3 One day, her parachute had a serious problem!
Ex. 1a: after, of, take, his, from, put, him, One day, ....................................................
because? a serious problem with her parachute!
4 She landed on power lines after falling
thousands of metres.
She ...........................................................
Read the text to get an idea what it is about. Read for thousands of metres before landing on
again and pay special attention to the words before power lines.
and after each gap. They will help you think of the 5 She survived with just a broken bone.
word that fits each gap. Read the completed text to
A broken bone was the ..............................
see if it makes sense.
.................................... injury she suffered.

2 Read the story. For gaps 1-8 think of the

word that best fits each gap. Key word transformations
4 Complete the second sentence so that it
means the same as the first. Use the word
in bold. Use two to five words.
1 Last month, a train crashed near Toms
hometown. THERE
Last month, ...............................................

O ne day last autumn I had a terrible

experience on my 1) .................................
to work. It was raining very heavily. I put
............................... near Toms hometown.
2 The news was a shock to us. WERE

2) .................................. my rubber boots and We ................................................... news.

took my umbrella. I was walking to my car 3 Luckily, no one died in the accident. PEOPLE
3) ........................... all of a sudden there was a It was .........................................................
very bright light all around me. At the ................................... died in the accident.
4) ........................... time, I heard a loud bang. It 4 He joined the rescue team two years ago.
was a bolt of lightning! It 5) ................................ MEMBER
hit the top of my umbrella and gone into me. I He .............................................................
was able to get back into the house. I felt ill ................... the rescue team for two years.
6) ............................. I decided to go to hospital.
5 The brakes on the car didnt work properly.
The doctor said that I was lucky because if I had
PROBLEM
not been wearing rubber boots, the lightning
There .........................................................
could have hurt me very 7) .............................. .
........................................ the cars brakes.
I remembered that our teacher was always
telling us 8) ..................................... to go out in
a thunderstorm with an umbrella. I wish I had
listened to him!
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Reinforcement of
grammar structures &
lexical items

Language
2 Knowledge
Grammar Vocabulary
5 Choose the item that best completes each 6 Choose the item that best completes each
sentence. sentence.

1 ......... the firefighters arrived, the building was 1 They ......... to evacuate the town if the hurricane
already in flames. heads this way.
A By when C As soon as A intend C design
B Until the time D By the time B decide D organise
2 I enjoyed the film Apollo 13 ....... I saw it twice. 2 Firefighters ......... six people from the burning
A very C enough building.
B too much D so much A protected C rescued
3 Tony ......... his injured friend later tonight. B released D recovered
A visits C is visiting 3 The truck skidded on some ice and ..... into a wall.
B visited D was visiting A crashed C damaged
4 ......... the hurricane destroyed many houses, no B dropped D destroyed
one was killed. 4 The rescuers ......... three survivors under the
A In fact C Even though rubble.
B Besides D Despite A came C found
5 Before his accident, Sam ......... ride his motorbike B met D discovered
very fast. 5 They ........ more bad weather over the weekend.
A used C was used A look C expect
B used to D use to B think D wait
6 Rescuers ......... survivors of the landslide since 6 The police didnt ......... time in getting the rescue
they arrived last night. operation underway.
A find C have been finding A lose C miss
B were finding D had found B pass D fail
7 I hate ......... when we see a disaster on TV, and 7 They opened all the windows to ......... the air
there is nothing we can do. after the gas leak.
A it C those A tidy C clear
B these D if B clean D freshen
8 A tsunami is more ......... just a big wave. 8 The space shuttle lost ......... with mission control
A from C of for a few minutes when communications went out.
B but D than A contact C control
9 He was walking home when the ground ........ B touch D power
shaking. 9 Luckily, the phone was still ......... .
A was starting C has started A using C playing
B started D had started B going D working
10 The fire safety officer is giving a presentation 10 The astronauts managed to bring the carbon
......... week. dioxide down to a ......... level.
A present C next A steady C secure
B before D previous B safe D sure
11 Were there any injuries? 11 The police ......... the operation a success
As far as I know, everyone ......... alright. despite the losses.
A be C were A thought C considered
B are D is B felt D regarded
12 They were lucky ......... the factory fire. 12 Lisa got ......... in the storm.
A to escape C escaped A held C stuck
B escaping D have escaped B caught D fixed

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Vocabulary and Grammar practice

Language
Focus 2
Phrasal verbs & Prepositions
1 Fill in the correct words. Check in the Word List.
true real right exact 5 Choose the correct item.

1 He knew it was the .......................... thing to do 1 It was a huge achievement when man landed
so he volunteered to lead the rescue mission. at/on the moon.
2 Jane had never seen a ............................... 2 Captain James Bexley was on/in charge of
bear before. the rescue mission.
3 It was too soon to calculate the .................. 3 The success of the mission depended with/
number of casualties in the disaster. on the crew.
4 The film tells the ................. story of the people 4 Even though she was scared, Jane stayed
who survived a plane crash in the Andes. calm and was able to cope in/with the
situation.
Collocations 5 The officer whispered a message at/to the
police chief.
2 Fill in go or get. Check in your dictionary.
6 For/To everyones relief no one was killed in
1 ............... wrong 7 ........................ lost the earthquake.
2 ............ married 8 .................... to any 7 The engineers have to carry off/out checks
3 .................. bad trouble on the bridge before they will allow any cars
9 ............... to pieces to use it.
4 ......... into detail
10 .................... better 8 It turned on/out that the fire was started by
5 .............. angry
an electrical fault.
6 ................ tired
9 The survivors ran off with/out of food and
fresh water.
3 Fill in: lose or miss. Check in your dictionary.
10 When they realised no rescue was coming,
1 ................. time 5 ................ the target they set up/off on foot across the desert.
2 .................... an 6 ................. the point
opportunity 7 .................. the train
3 ............. control
Grammar in Focus
8 .................. your job
4 ........................ 9 .................... weight Complete the gaps with the correct word. Then
contact with
10 ................... a class put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.
Grammar in Focus
Sentence transformations
I was flying to New York City 1) ....................... (see) my
4 For each question, complete the second friend Mark and I 2) .................. thrilled. On the plane, I
sentence so that it means the same as the 3) ?????
...................................... (hear) about a hurricane
first. Use no more than three words. 4) ................. Jamaica. That was 24th October. By 26th
1 Theres never been a disaster as bad as this. October, everyone was talking 5) ................... it.
????
Sandy, which was the hurricanes name, was moving
This is the ............................ disaster ever.
north and 6) ............................... (get) stronger.
2 Both earthquakes and volcanoes can be
dangerous. Three days later I was sitting in Marks flat 7) ..............
Earthquakes can be ................................... the sky went dark. Soon, it was pouring 8) .......... rain
as volcanoes. and the wind was blowing things up and 9) ..............
3 The ambulance didnt arrive for an hour. the streets outside. Suddenly, water started coming up
It was an hour ............................................
the road from the river. The 10) ........ area was flooding,
the ambulance arrived. and Marks flat was only 11) .......... the first floor.
4 The rescuers worked through the night, A week later, parts of New York were 12) .....................
saving people. under water, and many New Yorkers were without
All through the night, the rescuers worked electricity. The emergency services were working
...................................................... people. 13) ........... the clock. Sandy caused damage worth $50
5 Thankfully, there were no serious casualties. billion 14) .............. the USA alone. 15) ........................
There werent ............................................. least 199 people lost 16) .......... lives. Nobody who
serious casualties, thankfully. 17) .......... met Sandy was likely to forget her.
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Progress Check sections for every module

on Reading, Speaking, Listening,
Vocabulary, Grammar and Writing
Progress
2 Check

W hen I first agreed to go on a tornado-chasing tour in

Tornado Alley* with my friend Jonas, I wasnt sure
what to expect. I wondered if it would be like the thrilling film
we got closer, the sky darkened, wind whipped around the van
and hail the size of golf balls pounded on the top. Then, at the
base of the clouds, the funnel of a tornado began to form. That
I had seen, Twister, and, in a way, it was! day we saw three tornadoes!
After we got on board the tour leaders state-of-the-art storm- As we travelled to our hotel that evening, Eric explained how a
chasing van, they showed us the radar, radios, satellite images tornado forms where two different kinds of air meet, such as dry
and GPS systems they had to help them find the best storms. and moist or cold and warm. Winds come from different
Eric and Larry told us that the weather was looking good for directions and rotate to form a funnel. As it spins faster and
some storms that day, so we set out excitedly, each of us with a faster, the funnel often stretches towards the ground to become a
screen in front of our seat so that we could see the radar and tornado. I had never been particularly interested in the weather
maps. A couple of hours into our drive, on the horizon we saw a before, but Erics face lit up when he talked about tornadoes and
column of rain in the centre of thick swirling clouds. Larry he just made it all so fascinating and easy to understand.
explained that it was a super-cell storm, a type of storm that Its obvious that Larry and Eric love what they do and really want
often produces tornadoes. On that occasion, we were others to enjoy their tours. Despite the fact that we got incredibly
disappointed, but as dusk fell, we witnessed the most incredible close to the storms, I never felt in danger. Nothing beat the thrill
lightning storm! Late into the evening, bolt after bolt of lightning lit of the chase and I cant wait to do another tour next year!
up the sky over the landscape. It was magical.
The real excitement, however, began on the second afternoon of
* Tornado Alley: The states in central US that have the most violent
the tour. After analysing forecast models and other data and tornadoes e.g. Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas
driving for hours, Larry and Eric caught up with a huge storm. As

Reading
1 Read the text and choose the correct 4 The writer enjoyed Erics description of how
answer A, B, C or D for questions 1-5. tornadoes form because
A they had just seen some tornadoes.
1 In the first paragraph, the writer tells us that
B he had always been interested in tornadoes.
A his friend expected it to be thrilling.
C Eric explained it all so well.
B he hadnt been on such a tour before.
D he liked Erics sense of humour.
C Tornado Alley was featured in a film.
D the tour was nothing like the film, Twister. 5 Overall, what was the writers impression of the
tour leaders?
2 The writer says that in the storm-chasing van,
A They were fantastic entertainers.
he could
B They were highly energetic risk-takers.
A follow the route it was taking.
C They were enthusiastic and skilled.
B help to forecast the weather.
D They were great businessmen.
C watch a film about tornadoes. (5x2=10)
D listen to stories about storms.
3 On the first day, what sight seemed to impress the
2 Answer the questions in your own words.
1 What different kinds of weather did the
writer the most?
writer see on the tour and how did he feel
A a super-cell storm C a tornado about them?
B the scenery D a lightning storm
2 What special conditions are needed for a
tornado to form?
(2x4=8)
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Check 2
Listening
6 For each question, complete
the second sentence so that it
3 You will hear four people talking about experiences they
had in extreme weather. means the same as the first.
Listen and match the people (1-4) with what they said Use no more than three words.
(A-E). There is one extra sentence that you dont need. 1 Scientists once believed that
A I had to change my travel plans. Mars had canals.
Speaker 1 Scientists once believed that
B I had a lucky escape.
Speaker 2 there .................................
C The weather changed unexpectedly. canals on Mars.
Speaker 3
D I was surprised by some damage caused. Speaker 4 2 Before his accident Vincent
E The weather made an experience better. was a careless driver.
(4x3=12) Vincent was a careless driver
Vocabulary before he ..................................
accident.
4 Fill in: collapsed, boiling, twisted, survived, evacuate,
3 It was the first time shed seen
nightmare, pouring, rescued, heat, put off.
a tsunami.
1 Sally was terrified when her car broke down in deep snow She ......................................
it was her worst ...............................! a tsunami before.
2 The lifeboat ............................... two fishermen who got 4 The spaceship had no power
into trouble in a storm last night. for two hours.
3 The villagers had to ................ their homes after the flood. The spaceship ......................
4 It was ............................... with rain all day yesterday. without power for two hours.
5 Its ............................... hot today. Its 45oC. 5 I havent had an accident for
two years.
6 He ............................... his ankle while skating.
The last time ............................
7 Ten people were injured after the old building .................... . an accident was two years ago.
8 Thankfully, the crew ....................... the Apollo 13 disaster. (5x2=10)
9 They had to ........................... the football match because Writing
the pitch was flooded.
10 The ........................... from the fire soon warmed them up. 7 Read the rubric, then write
your story.
(10x2=20)
Grammar Youve decided to enter a short story
competition in your college English
5 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct past tense.
magazine. The story must begin with
1 Brian got sunburnt because he ........................................ the following sentence: Huge storm
(forget) to put sunscreen on. clouds started to appear in the sky
2 Janet .............................................. (drive) through town as we set out. Write your story
when an old car crashed into her. (120-160 words). Your story must
include:
3 The Smiths .................................................. (just/move) a mobile phone.
into their new house when the hurricane hit. a car.
4 ........................................ (it/rain) heavily while you were
(20 marks)
shopping this morning?
(Total=100)
5 Several cars had broken down as it .................................
................. (snow) all day the day before.
Check your progress
6 Andy felt very hot because he ...........................................
....................... (jog) in the midday sun. talk about accidents & disasters
7 Matt .............................................. (never/see) a tornado talk about natural phenomena
before he went on his storm-chasing tour.
narrate an experience & express
8 Alexandra .......................................... (fall off) her horse
interest/shock/disbelief
and ...................................... (break) her wrist yesterday.
write a story
9 By the time the firefighters arrived, Jane and Steven
.................................... (put out) the fire.
(10x2=20) GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
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Writing
Bank 2 A story

Stories wanted
Stories can be written either in the first or
We are looking for stories for our new English-language
the third person and present a series of magazine for young people. Your story must begin with this
events, real or imaginary. The events in the sentence: It was
was aa freezing
freezing night
night and
and I Iwas
ws walking down a
story should be written in the order in dark street. Your story must include:
which they happen. Stories include: an accident a firefighter
an introduction which sets the scene Write your story (120-160 words).
(describes the time, place, people, activity,
weather, etc). A An hour later I woke up. There was a strange smell! I realised
main body paragraphs (describing events that the room was on fire! There was smoke everywhere. I couldnt get
leading up to the main event, the main
to the door because huge flames blocked my way. Suddenly, I heard a
event itself and its climax).
a conclusion (describing what happens shout from the window. It was a firefighter!
in the end, peoples reactions/feelings, B I entered my flat and tried to turn on the lights, but nothing
etc). happened. I remembered that the streetlights had not been on, either.
Stories are characterised by:
It was a power cut! I quickly grabbed some candles, lit them and sat
the use of past tenses. (The sun was
shining when I set out. I got my sunglasses down on the sofa. Soon, I was sleeping deeply.
and hat, opened the door and went C The firefighter carefully helped me down the ladder. I was so
outside. When I reached the beach, I grateful that he had rescued me! I felt very embarrassed that I had set
realised I hadnt brought my swimsuit.)
fire to my flat.
linking words/phrases that show time
and sequence of events. (first/at first, D It was a freezing night and I was walking home down a dark
before that, that/the following/the previous street. I was exhausted and desperately wanted to be back in my cosy flat.
morning, later that evening, while,
meanwhile, as soon as, at that moment, by
the time, in the end, finally, etc) Practice
descriptive adjectives/adverbs to make
the story more interesting (scenic, Introduction
breathtaking, fortunately, quickly, etc).
1 Put the paragraphs in
(Para 1) set the scene (how,
the correct order.
direct speech to make the story dramatic. when, where, what)
(What a fantastic view! she exclaimed.)
2 a) Which adjectives Main Body
has the writer used to (Paras 2 & 3) events in order they
describe: flames, night, happened; climax event
street, flat? Conclusion
Starting a story/Setting the scene (Para 4) what happened in the
b) Which adverbs has
... felt (exhausted) as she had been end, characters' feelings
(shopping in town all day). It was (raining
the writer used to
hard) when ... (woke up that morning). describe: grabbed, sleeping, helped, wanted?
Describing people/places/feelings
The young man at reception ... We 3 Replace the adjectives in bold with the adjectives: calm,
walked (through the busy streets) trying warm, huge, cold, scared.
to (follow the map). To our (amazement/
1 It was the middle of winter and the weather was bad.
surprise/relief, etc), ... Imagine my
(embarrassment/annoyance, etc) when ... 2 I felt bad when the dog started to growl.
Leading up to the main event 3 The open fire made the room very nice.
At first, nobody realised ... We had 4 I opened the door and walked into a nice room.
only just (boarded the plane) when ...
The next thing (Mary) knew, (she was) ...
5 The waters were nice.
The main event/climax of the story
Everyone started (shouting frantically). 4 Complete the sentences with the adverbs: desperately,
Then just at that moment, (the telephone quickly, deeply, frantically.
rang).
1 The woman next to me started to scream ............................. .
Ending a story
Ive never been so (terrified) in my life. 2 James ................................. ran down the stairs.
I felt truly (grateful/satisfied/sorry, etc) 3 She ................................. wanted to reach home.
that ... It was the most (unforgettable/ 4 I was ................................ asleep and didn't hear the thunder.
amazing) experience of my life.

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Peparing for the exam sections
introduce learners to various exam
tasks & help them reduce stress &
improve their performance
2a Reading
Multiple choice
Preparing for the task

1 Read the extract. Which title

A, B, C or D best sums up what
the extract is about? Use the
underlined phrases to help you.
A family was almost swept out to sea in Getting locked out of your house or car can ruin your day, but
Cornwall yesterday. They were walking when youre floating in darkest space, spinning high above the
along a sea wall when a giant 20-foot Earth, then getting locked out is more than frustrating its a
wave came over the top, almost matter of life and death.
knocking them off their feet. The incident A Picture this: youre an astronaut doing repairs to the outside of the
could have been extremely dangerous
Mir space station. Earth is 358 kilometres beneath you and youre
but the mother, father and three children
travelling at 8 kilometres per second. There are no other people nearby
were able to get off the wall in time. They
to help you and the only thing attaching you to the space station is a
were unharmed, apart from getting
cable. The safe thing to do is to get the repairs done quickly and get back
extremely wet. Experts say it was lucky
in the space station. But what if you cant get back inside? This is exactly
the 100-year-old sea wall didnt collapse.
what happened to Dave Wolf and Anatoly Solovyev in late 1997. They
Two deaths have occurred this year
were locked out in space.
under similar circumstances. Police
B Dave had been conducting experiments aboard the Russian space
warn people to keep away from the sea
during stormy weather conditions. station Mir when he had to do his very first spacewalk. He needed to
carry out some repairs on the station. Anatoly and Dave floated out of
A FAMILY INJURED IN STORM the airlock and made sure that the cables connecting them to the space
B HUGE WAVES FLOOD TOWN station were secure. When they had finished the repairs they made their
C NARROW ESCAPE FOR FAMILY way back. To their horror, the airlock was broken and they couldnt get
D STORM DAMAGE TO PROPERTY back inside. Time was running out. They only had a little bit of oxygen
left so they had a tough decision to make do something extreme or
face a slow death in space.
C Instead of panicking they thought about their options and decided to
2 Read the text and the questions
below. For each question, choose take a big risk. Mir was a laboratory in space made up of different sections.
the correct letter A, B, C or D. Dave decided to head for the airlock in the living area of the space station.
That wasnt as easy as it sounded though. They would have to disconnect
their space suits from the space station and float around to the other
airlock. This was incredibly dangerous. One mistake and they would fly off
into space forever. To make it worse, their space suits cooling system would
stop working as soon as they disconnected. That meant they had just a few
minutes before they started to boil. They untied themselves and moved off.
D Luckily , the other airlock worked and they climbed in. Without the
cooling system, the temperature had risen inside Daves spacesuit and
his helmets visor* was fogged up with moisture he couldnt see
where he was going. He made a tiny gap to see through by spitting and
saw that he was back inside the living area. Dave and Anatoly had made
it. Dave Wolf remained on Mir for 128 days and went on more
spacewalks, but its the first that he remembers the best, because it was
so very close to being his last.

The last question is a global one testing the main idea of the text.
Each of the options contain words that appear to paraphrase what is
* visor = part of a helmet which is pulled down to protect someones face
said throughout the text, but only one option is correct.
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2a
1 What is the text describing?
A how to be an astronaut
5 Fill in: locked, floated, fly, fogged, running,
head, carry.
B why space is a dangerous place
C the ordeal of two astronauts in space 1 They took the engine to the mechanics so
they could .......................... out repairs.
D the benefits of team work
2 Suzanne was fascinated by the way objects
2 What was the mens mission? ............................. around in space.
A to go for a walk in space 3 The scientist had forgotten his keys and was
B to test the safety cables .......................... out of the laboratory.
C to fix the outside of the space station 4 The warm air .......................... up the
D to mend a broken airlock windscreen.
3 What was the mens attitude towards the 5 The astronauts were .......................... out
problem? of time to finish their experiments.
A They believed it was hopeless. 6 The rescue teams decided to ......................
B They stayed calm and worked together. for the landing site to look for survivors.
C They didnt think it was anything serious. 7 Jake enjoyed watching the rocket
D They were in a panic. .......................... off into space on TV.

4 How did the men manage to get inside the

space station? 6 Complete the summary with words from
A They used a different entrance. the list.
B They mended the broken airlock. cables airlock oxygen disconnected
C They waited for help. safety experiments moisture
D They used the cable to pull themselves back in.

5 Which would be the most appropriate heading?

A TRAGEDY IN SPACE AS MISSION GOES Dave and Anatoly were astronauts on the Mir space
WRONG station conducting 1) ................................. . One day
B TWO ASTRONAUTS LOST IN SPACE they needed to go outside the station on a spacewalk
C BRAVE ASTRONAUT SAVES PARTNERS to do some repairs. They put on their spacesuits,
LIFE which were attached to the space station with strong
D ASTRONAUTS SURVIVE DANGEROUS 2) ................................. . However, when they tried to
SPACEWALK get back into the Mir space station, they realised that
the 3) ................................. had broken and they
couldnt get in. Dave and Anatoly were running out
3 Match the words/phrases in bold in the text of 4) ................................. quickly so they made
to their synonyms. a risky decision. They 5) .................................
Introduction: upsetting, turning quickly themselves from the space station and
Para A: imagine, connecting floated through space to a
Para B: moved gently, difficult, experience, different airlock and climbed
finishing in. However, due to the
Para C: becoming nervous, extremely, 6) ................................. that
consisting of built up inside his suit,
Para D: humidity, increased, cloudy Dave couldnt see where
he was going. He made
a small gap in his visor
4 Match the underlined words in the text
to see through and realised
to their opposites.
he was in his living area.
unfortunately fast above similar Against all odds they had
loose large dangerous made it back to
7) ................................. .

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2b Vocabulary
1 Read the sentences and identify the 3 Fill in: from (x2), out, with, up, in and of.
weather conditions described.
1 Sarah has never heard ............... Neil
A foggy C chilly E snowy Armstrong and his trip to the moon.
B stormy D boiling F frosty 2 They couldnt believe it when they found
............. about the earthquake.
1 It was so cold that the grass was frozen solid.
3 Luckily, Sarah managed to escape ..............
2 Its difficult to see very far so its not safe to the tornado by hiding in the basement.
drive.
4 Gavin was shocked to hear that Claire had
3 Remember to wear a jacket because its been ............... an accident.
quite cold today.
5 The flames from the fire reached ...............
4 Be prepared for strong winds and heavy rain to the roof of the building.
this evening.
6 Thomas suffered ............... neck pain after
5 It was freezing cold outside and white flakes the car accident.
were falling.
7 The company was in charge ............... the
6 We didnt stay outside for long because it clean-up after the oil spill.
was too hot.
8 The people of Japan united to deal .............
the catastrophe.
2 Match the headlines (A-H) to the disasters/
accidents (1-7). Which one can you see in
the picture? 4 Choose the correct word.
1 That bucket has a hole in it. Its throwing/
A Major road close d due to collis ion pouring/dripping water all over the floor.

VILLAGE EVACUATED AS LAVA APPROACHES 2 A lightning ray/bolt/belt suddenly lit up the

B
night sky.
C Tremors damage building s across the city 3 The windows shook as tough/heavy/strong
winds battered the building.
D Violent winds destroy hundreds of home
s 4 After the flood, the roads were under deep/
wide/thick water.
E Cruise liner crashes into rocks and sinks 5 I hope you dont lose/miss/forget your way
in the dark on your way home.
F Flames destroy building as workers flee
6 The characters in the film were based on
G Huge waves crash into Indonesian coast real/true/correct people.
7 They voted to make Mark the boss/head/
HEAVY RAIN CAUSES RESIDENTS TO FLEE
H charge of the rescue mission.

1 factory fire 4 earthquake 6 car crash 8 After the disaster everyone got on with their
routine/typical/normal life.
2 tornado 5 volcanic 7 shipwreck
3 tsunami eruption 8 flood
5 Complete the text with the words below.

survived injured scratched twisted

escaped jumped

A local man has 1) ................. a serious fire at his

home. He woke up when his cat 2) ................. at
his door. He picked up the cat then 3) .................
through a window and fell into the garden.
However, he badly 4) ................. himself on the
glass and he 5) ................. his ankle. Luckily he
6) ................. from the burning building without
any burns. Firefighters arrived quickly at the
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Topic related vocabulary 2b

6 Underline the correct words. 8 Fill in the correct word.

1 Firefighters helped to evacuate/rescue/ 1 spoiled/wrecked

abandon people from the building that had a The ship was ..................... after it hit
collapsed/dropped/fallen. the iceberg.
2 Incredibly, there were no casualties/victims/ b The food was ..................... because it
survivors in the road accident/crash/ was left out in the sun.
disaster, though the cars were destroyed.
2 crushed/damaged
3 When the earthquake started, the dirt/soil/
a His computer was ..................... in the
ground began to shake/erupt/shiver.
flood, but he fixed it.
4 The emergency powers/authorities/ b The force of the tornado .....................
services are always quick to respond/ her car flat.
answer/reply to an accident.
3 harm/injury
5 We didnt go sailing last weekend because
a The oil spill caused a lot of
weather states/conditions/surroundings
..................... to the environment.
were poor/below/low.
b He was recovering from a(n) ..................
6 He saw that the boy had injured/damaged/ and couldnt help in the rescue effort.
harmed his arm and he went to his help/
assistance/support. 4 disaster/catastrophe
a A hurricane is a natural ................... that
mostly occurs near the equator.
7 Choose the correct words. Explain them in b The earthquake was a .....................,
your language. destroying entire cities.

1 Come in out of that heavy rain; youre soaked/

wet/damp to the bone! 9 Complete the spidergram using the words
below.
2 Stuart arrives at work on time every day, come
rain or shine/snow/sun. snowflakes gale blizzard heatwave
3 The town wont flood again thunder/ downpour drizzle breeze hot spell
lightning/rain never strikes twice in the
same place.
4 They made a temporary house/shelter/
cover to protect themselves from the rain.
5 After the storm slowed/died/reduced down,
the villagers began cleaning up. CLIMATE
6 The weather/climate/temperature yesterday
was hot and dry.

Word formation
10 Complete the sentences with words derived from the words in bold.

1 The factory fire was caused by an 5 When the tsunami hit, they rushed upstairs to
................................ in the warehouse. ............................... . (SAFE)
(EXPLODE) 6 The Northern Lights are a type of
2 The coastguard was ............................... in .................................. phenomena seen in
saving everyone from the sinking ship. the Arctic. (NATURE)
(SUCCESS) 7 This international ............................. helps
3 It was by far the most .......................... the victims of disasters. (ORGANISE)
tornado they had ever seen. (DANGER) 8 Space ............................... is the next great
4 He had to use all of his .......................... adventure for mankind. (EXPLORE)
skills to stay alive in the desert. (SURVIVE)

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2c Grammar in use
1 Put the verb in brackets into the past simple 3 Choose the correct answer.
or the past continuous.
1 When James was younger he ......... be a firefighter.
1 A: When I .......................................(drive) A was used to B used to C would
home last night, I ..................................
(see) a terrible accident. 2 Im exhausted, I ......... staying up this late.
A am not used to B didnt use to
B: Oh no! ..................................................
C wouldnt
(you/phone) the emergency services?
2 A: What ..................................................... 3 The Smiths ......... into a new flat last week.
(you/do) when the fire started? A used to move B would move C moved
B: We ........................................................ 4 He doesnt mind walking in the snow because
(watch) TV in the living room. he ......... cold weather.
3 A: What ..................................................... A is used to B used to C use to
(cause) the oil spill?
B: The tanker .............................................. 4 Fill in: ago, since, for, already, until, ever, never,
(crash) into some rocks and a tank before and yet.
.......................................... (break) open.
1 Vicky had been driving .................... hours
4 A: When .................................................... so she needed a break.
(it/start) snowing last night?
2 Have you .................... seen a tornado?
B: Im not sure, but it .................................
3 The last time I went abroad was two years
(not/snow) when I left work.
.................... .
5 A: Kate had an accident yesterday. She
4 Tom had .................... left the office when I
.............................. (slice) some meat
got there.
while she .............................. (talk) on
the phone when she .............................. 5 John had been working as a firefighter
(cut) her finger. .................... 2002.

B: Oh no! What ......................... (she/do)? 6 They havent come .................... .

A: Well, she ............................. (faint), and 7 They waited ................... the hurricane had
it ....................... (take) us a few minutes passed .................... they went outside.
to bring her round. 8 Andy had .................... felt an earthquake
before.

2 Underline the correct tense.

5 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct
1 The survivors heard/had heard a loud past form.
noise before the building collapsed.
2 We drove/were driving to the airport when I 1) ................................ (live) in Japan for two years and I
our car broke down. 2) .............................................. (never/experience) an
3 Tom escaped/was escaping from the fire earthquake before. But all that 3) .................................
through the kitchen window. (change) one Tuesday morning at work. While I
4 How long had you been waiting/had you 4) ..................................... (sit) at my desk I suddenly
waited at the station when the train arrived? 5) ................................... (feel) a small tremor. Before
5 Andrew worked/has worked as a lorry driver I knew it, my entire desk 6) ................................... (shake)
since 2008. and my colleagues 7) .................................... (scream). At
6 John was hungry when I saw him. He hadnt that moment I 8) .................................... (remember) that
eaten/had been eating anything all day. I 9) ..................................... (see) a safety film about
7 It had rained/had been raining for hours earthquakes the week before. As the film advised, I
and the roads were starting to flood. immediately 10) ................................ (run) to the doorway
8 The sun had set/had been setting by the and 11) ..................................... (stand) underneath it.
time we arrived at the campsite. After the shaking stopped, I 12) .....................................
9 Tony has lost/lost his car keys; he cant (notice) that the office windows 13) ..................................
find them anywhere. (break) and glass was everywhere. Luckily, no one was
10 It was a nice day the sun was shining and seriously injured and we 14) ..................................... (be)
a warm breeze blew/was blowing. all very relieved it was over!
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1 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct 4 Use the words in bold to complete the
present form. second sentence so that it means the same
as the first. Use two to five words including
1 How often ................................ (Ann/go) to
the cinema? the word given.
2 Ed and Bill ...................................... (know) 1 It snowed heavily all day long. STOP
each other since they were children. It ............................................ all day long.
3 The coach to London .................................. 2 The last time Victoria flew was in 2005.
(leave) at 9 oclock. FLOWN
4 The firefighters ........................................... Victoria ............................................ 2005.
(still/try) to put out the forest fire.
3 Ben is lazier than any other person Ive ever
5 Mark and Pauline ....................................... met. THE
(leave) for Bali next month.
Ben is .................................. Ive ever met.
6 Jack ............................. (think) about going
4 Lisa phoned during lunch. HAVING
to Spain this summer.
We .............................................................
7 How long .............................. (Mike/learn)
Lisa phoned.
to drive?
5 I didnt go swimming as a child. USE
8 What perfume ................................... (you/
wear)? It ....................... (smell) wonderful. As a child, I ...............................................
swimming.

2 Put the adjectives/adverbs in brackets into 6 The last time we went camping was three
the correct form, adding any necessary years ago. FOR
words. We .......................................... three years.

1 Katie is by far .............................. (nice) girl

I know.
2 Diane feels much .............................. (well)
Grammar in Focus
now that she has been going to the gym.
Complete the gaps with the correct word.
3 This is .............................. (noisy) area in Then put the words in brackets into the
our town.
correct form.
4 Nancy doesnt drive as ...............................
(carefully) her sister. A strong earthquake in the sea 1) .................
5 Jamie is .............................. (messy) all his lasts for 20 seconds or 2) ....................... may
brothers. cause a tsunami.

6 It was .............................. (hot) day of the If you feel an earthquake when you are
year so far. 3) .................... the coast, you should protect
4) .............................. . When the shaking
5) ............................ (stop), move quickly to
3 Underline the correct tense.
6) ..................... (high) ground away from the
1 They had never been flying/had never flown coast, 7) .......................... (leave) everything
in a helicopter before. behind you.
2 Harry hasnt made/didnt make any plans As soon as the shaking stopped, he
for the holiday yet. 8) ......................... (come) out from under his
3 David has driven/had been driving for five desk and ran to the door, 9) ...................... he
hours and he was tired. couldnt open it because it 10) .......................
4 Hayley was annoyed because she had (be) blocked.
missed/was missing the train. If an earthquake 11) ......................... (strike)
5 Nathan got up and was opening/opened the when you 12) .......................... (be) at home,
window. get under a table 13) .................... shelter.

6 It had been pouring/had poured with rain She had never felt anything like it 14) ............ .
when suddenly the sun came out. The building 15) .............................. (shake)
and things 16) .............................. (fall) from
7 The storm was breaking/broke while they
the shelves. 17) .................... a few moments,
swam/were swimming in the sea.
she realised it was an earthquake.
8 Jane travelled/has travelled to Italy in 1998.
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2d Listening skills
1 List the words under the
correct headings.
You will usually be able to find at least two clues to the correct answer
speeding aftershocks in each speakers words. The other options are incorrect, even though
sandbags flammable they may contain a reference to something said in the recording.
tanker tremors blaze
overtaking storm shaking
rising waters collision
3 You will hear five people talking about situations they
experienced in the past.
drain away black slime Listen and match the speakers (1-5) to the sentences
(A-H). There are three extra sentences that you dont need.
A We knew how to deal with the emergency.
B The emergency services came to the rescue.
Factory Fire C We were lucky that nothing was broken.
Flood Oil Spill
.................. D We would have liked to have done more to help. Speaker 1
.................. ..................
.................. E It was scary not knowing what was happening. Speaker 2
.................. .................. F Im glad that I took basic safety measures. Speaker 3
G I wish I had listened to advice. Speaker 4
..................
H It took a long time for help to arrive. Speaker 5
..................

Earthquake Car Crash 4 Which of the experiences in Ex. 3 do you find the most
terrifying? Why?
.................. ..................
.................. .................. Yes/No statements
.................. ..................

Multiple matching The order of the questions is the same as the order in which the pieces
of information are presented in the recording. While you are listening,
Preparing for the task
concentrate on one question at a time, continually predicting key
2 Read the script. Which sentence vocabulary that could help you answer the next question.
A-C best matches what the
speaker says? Use the
underlined phrases to help you. 5 You will hear two people talking about a news story.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. Mark Yes
I was involved in a shocking road accident or No.
a motorway pile-up involving dozens of YES NO
cars. I was driving along in thick fog when 1 Jenny was amazed by the news.
suddenly a car ran into me from behind. 2 Matt read that the ash was three kilometres high.
Fortunately, I had already reduced my 3 Matt says the volcano erupted at night-time.
speed and slowed down to 30 miles an 4 Matt thinks its fortunate the lava flow didnt hit the
hour. All the same, I collided with the van town.
in front of me. Cars were piled up in a 5 Matt thinks the volcano wont erupt again.
heap of twisted metal and many drivers, 6 Jenny had a nightmare about the eruption.
including myself, were trapped inside. It
was a miracle no one was seriously hurt. I
just told myself to wait patiently for the
6 Use the phrases below to write a short summary of the
volcanic eruption in Ex. 5.
emergency service and not panic.
Eventually they came and cut me out! volcano erupted/Japan huge ash cloud/in the air
boulders rolling/mountainside no people/injured
A My car was beyond repair. people/carry umbrellas/protect themselves
B A lot of the drivers panicked. government/water sprinklers/wash ash away
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Speaking skills 2e
1 Look at the pictures. Choose the correct words in the 3 Look at the picture and
sentences below. complete the sentences.

A B

The two pictures 1) both/also show families on holiday. In the first photo
1 The picture shows a ..............
there is a family on the beach 2) so/and the second photo shows a family
........................................... .
in a tent. In the first photo the people are smiling and laughing,
2 He is wearing .......................
3) whereas/because in the other one they are frowning and sad. In the first
........................................... .
photo the parents are wearing summer clothes 4) while/rather than in the
3 He is ....................................
second photo they are sitting inside wearing coats. I think the people in the
because it .............................
first photo are having a better holiday 5) as/for they look happier. 6) As heavily.
opposed to/In contrast, the family in the second photo look like they are
4 He looks like he is ................
bored, stuck inside the tent while it rains. ................................ about it.
5 The cars in the background
2 Complete the description with the words in the list. are ...................................... .
There are four extra words.
jackets ice garden snowman hat excited
wearing bright smile background posing 4 Choose the correct
response.
trousers woolly scarf white dressed tired
1 A: Did you hear about the
forest fire?
B: a Youre kidding!
b Yes! Thats terrible.

2 A: The earthquake destroyed

the local school.
B: a At least its over now.
b Thats unbelievable!

3 A: We should volunteer to
help clean up the oil spill.
B: a Thats too bad.
b Thats not a bad idea.

The picture shows a family standing around a 1) ................... . It looks 4 A: How was your camping
like they are 2) ..................... for the camera. Its a 3) ..................... winter trip?
day in the picture and the family are all 4) ..................... in warm clothes. B: a Not so good. Im afraid.
They are all 5) ..................... gloves and colourful 6) ..................... . The b Oh, come on!
boy at the front is wearing blue 7) ..................... . The man has big yellow 5 A: A tsunami has hit the
gloves, while the woman has long hair and is wearing a grey coast of Indonesia!
8) ..................... hat. The snowman is wearing a hat and a red B: a Seriously?
9) ..................... and has a(n) 10) .................... on its face. The family all b Have you heard the
look 11) ..................... as though they are having a good time. You can news?

see a house and some trees in the 12) ....................., so this is probably
a photo of their 13) ..................... .
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2f Writing A story

1 Read the rubric and then the model. Put the

4 Fill in the gaps with the adjectives: worried,
paragraphs in the correct order. frustrated, relieved, amazed, sad.

Your favourite English magazine is having 1 I felt very ........................... when I realised
a short story competition. The story should I couldnt do anything to help.
start with the sentence: I was really looking 2 Luckily, my long journey was over. Ive never
forward to my first trek in the Amazon been more ........................... to get home!
Rainforest. Your story should include:
3 George couldnt believe his eyes. He was
a guide crocodiles
........................... that they made it through
Write your story (120-160 words).
the jungle by themselves.

A The guide had told us to stay close to him, but 4 She was ........................... that the forest
fire would spread to other areas.
there were so many amazing things to see that I got
5 Tracy felt .................................. that so many
distracted. I came across a small river. I started following
people had died in the tsunami.
it. As I was walking I saw huge crocodiles drifting lazily in
the water. I had to walk carefully and stay far away from
the riverbank. 5 Complete the sentences with these adverbs:
thickly, tightly, anxiously, strongly, greatly,
B I was really looking forward to my first trek in the
suddenly.
Amazon Rainforest. I was in Brazil on holiday going on a
group tour to look for exotic animals. 1 The volcano nearby had .........................
erupted an hour before.
C It was beginning to grow dark. Suddenly, I heard
people shouting my name and saw lights coming towards 2 I closed the doors and windows ................ .
me. The guide had put together a rescue team and they 3 An announcement on the radio ...................
had eventually found me. Ive never been so glad to see advised people to stay indoors.
anyone in my life! 4 I waited ......................... in the basement
all night.
D When I finally looked up, the group had gone.
5 Everything was ......................... covered in
I started shouting loudly, but no one answered. I couldnt
ash.
remember which direction we had come from and I didnt
6 I was ......................... relieved that no one
see any obvious paths to follow. I was terrified.
had been hurt.

2 Expand the prompts into full sentences.

Writing
1 It be/rainy day/yesterday
I/finish/shopping 6 Read the rubric. Follow the plan below and
I/look for/caf/have a drink write your story (120-160 words).
2 Yesterday afternoon we/sit/restaurant/
An online English magazine has asked
next/beach
students to submit a story starting with the
The sun/set/and/cool breeze/blow
words: I was extremely worried as I was
Ted/decide/walk/along the shore
driving back home. It must include:
a volcano a car
3 Replace the adjectives in bold with those in
the list.
short sunny tall strange ferocious
huge friendly
Introduction
It was a 1) nice day, perfect for a walk in the forest. (Para 1) set the scene
As I was wandering through the 2) big trees, I heard Main Body
a 3) bad sound. I turned around and behind me was (Paras 2 & 3) sequence of events leading to the
a bear cub. I knew that the mother would be nearby climax event of the story
and that she would be 4) big and 5) bad. I was only Conclusion
a 6) small way from the rangers station so I ran (Para 4) end of story, feelings about the events
there as fast as I could. The ranger was very 7) nice
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2 Skills Work
Terry Fuller talks about volunteering and saving lives.

T he call comes at all times of the day and night and it

doesnt matter what Im doing I have to go. A boat is
in danger out at sea. Its being battered by wind and rain and
jobs isnt easy either. Luckily, I run a souvenir shop so Im
my own boss and can shut the shop at a moments notice.
That also means I have more spare time for the RNLI during
huge waves. People need rescuing and thats my job. Im a the winter months when things are quieter.
volunteer for the RNLI (the Royal National Lifeboat The RNLI is a charity that relies on the public for the money
Institution) and part of a small dedicated crew that sails out it needs to operate. Thats why a large part of my role on
in the roughest of seas with just one purpose to save lives. land is promoting the RNLI. Were all volunteers and were
Its always a race against time. We try to get our boat in the always looking for more help. I often organise events like
water and on the way within eight minutes of getting the call sponsored swims or fun runs and Ive even given talks
from the coastguard. That means we have to train hard about safety at sea. The RNLI takes up most of my free
twice a week in all weathers and all seasons. Its important time, but I wouldnt give it up for the world. Some people ask
to be able to react quickly to all conditions, rain or shine. It me why I risk my life out there on the sea, but Ive saved
might be nice and sunny on land, but there could be a peoples lives and, for me, saving just one life is worth all the
terrible storm out at sea. Fitting in the training with our day effort.

1 Read the text and for questions 1-5 choose 5 What might the writer say about his job in the
the correct answer A, B, C or D. RNLI?
A Its a very important part of my life.
1 What is the writer doing in the text?
B I often think about how dangerous it is.
A describing one day in his life
C I believe I should get paid for the work I do.
B explaining how he helps others
D Its a good way to meet people and make
C giving advice about safety at sea
friends.
D encouraging readers to give to charity
2 What is the writers attitude towards training?
A He thinks it is too difficult. 2 Answer the questions based on the
information given in the text. Use your own
B He prefers training in good weather.
words.
C He worries he does not train enough.
D He feels it is a necessary part of the job. 1 Why is it important for the crew to train well?
2 How does Terry help the RNLI when he is not
3 What does the writer say about his day job?
at sea?
A It allows him to do what he wants.
B It gives him a lot of free time all year. 3 What does Terry think of this job?
C It does not make any money in winter.
D It prevents him doing more for the RNLI.
4 What does the writer do to prevent accidents 3 Write a short story that begins The weather
was fine as we sailed out, but there were dark
at sea?
clouds in the distance. (120-160 words). Your
A He gives free swimming lessons.
story must include:
B He teaches others how to sail boats.
C He educates people about the dangers. a storm a rescue
D He recommends listening to the weather
forecast.
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Language
Knowledge 2
Multiple choice cloze text Sentence transformations
1 Read the text below and decide which 2 Complete the second sentence so that it
answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap means the same as the first. Use no more
(1-10). There is an example (0). than three words.
1 I hated flying when I was younger.
When I was younger, I ...............................
hate flying.
2 It was the first time that Daniel had ever
C on
Solar storms begin with dark sun spots that 0) ......... seen snow.
the Suns surface. These spots then explode into a solar Daniel ........................................................
flare. Minutes later, the Sun 1) ......... dust to Earth. This snow before.
cloud of dust usually 2) ......... Earth a day or two later. 3 Sophie doesnt usually swim at the weekend.
Solar storms cant really do anything to hurt humans, but Sophie rarely ..............................................
they can 3) ......... problems for our technology. For swimming at the weekend.
example, the supply of electricity may be 4) ......... 4 It rained every day of our holiday.
during a solar storm. As a result, airlines may delay or
It was .........................................................
5) ......... their flights because their GPS technology
every day of our holiday.
doesnt work. Satellite problems could leave us 6) .........
5 Bruce and Gus got lost while driving to the
TV, radio or telephones. Clearly, something needs to be
campsite.
done.
While Bruce and Gus .................................
Scientists are working 7) ......... to protect technology to the campsite, they got lost.
systems from solar storms. One way to do this is to
6 She finished working only a moment ago.
make our electricity systems stronger. Then they will be
She has ....................................... working.
better 8) ......... when a storm happens. 9) ......... solution
is better space-weather forecasts. Scientists can already 7 Its three years since we last went to Spain.
forecast a big storm on its way to Earth one or two days We .............................................................
before it arrives. In future, they hope to improve their to Spain for three years.
forecasts by predicting the size and effect of a storm 8 The train waited a while before leaving the
10) ......... accurately. station.
The train ....................................................
the station immediately.

Word formation
3 Complete the gaps with the correct form of
the words in capitals.
1 The survivors waited ..................................
for the rescue team to arrive. (PATIENT)
2 The coastguard were very ..........................
0 A produce B shape C form D make when our boat got stuck on the rocks.
1 A hits B shoots C sends D posts (HELP)
2 A reaches B arrives C comes D appears 3 It has been raining .....................................
3 A do B bring C give D cause since we arrived in Scotland. (HEAVY)
4 A cut off C come apart 4 Richard was very ......................................
when his flight to Barcelona was cancelled.
B split up D broken up
(ANNOY)
5 A omit B cancel C leave D remove
5 The ................................................ into the
6 A off B out of C without D from
shipwreck found that it was the captains
7 A mainly B hard C heavily D strongly
fault. (INVESTIGATE)
8 A fit B ready C planned D prepared
9 A Else B Each C Other D Another
10 A must B many C much D more
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2 Knowledge
Grammar Vocabulary
4 Choose the item that best completes each 5 Choose the item that best completes each
sentence. sentence.

1 David is definitely the funniest ......... all his 1 All of a ......... the ground began to shake.
family. A sudden B quick C hurry D fast
A of B in C from D than
2 Huge clouds appeared overhead and the sky
2 What ......... to your car? ......... dark.
I wrecked it in the accident. A moved B came C went D set
A had been happening C had happened
3 The hot weather made perfect conditions for a
B happened D was happening
forest fire to ......... out.
3 Nicole ......... work for the ambulance service, A run B break C come D get
but she doesnt anymore.
4 It had been raining ......... for the last four days.
A used to C used
A thickly C strongly
B would D use to
B heavily D firmly
4 Samantha ......... to America once before.
5 They had to work round the ......... to clean up
A was going C has gone
the mess.
B has been D has been going
A minute B time C hour D clock
5 Hurry up, the train to Bristol ......... at 6:30!
6 Zoe was hoping that nothing would go .........
OK, Im coming!
with the rescue mission.
A has left C is leaving
A wrong B false C bad D faulty
B leave D leaves
7 Rick called 999 and was ......... through to the
6 It started to snow while we ......... to school.
police.
A had walked C have been walking
A set C connected
B have walked D were walking
B placed D put
7 ......... I got to the bus stop, the bus had already
8 Nicky was upset to ......... about the tsunami in
left.
Thailand.
A After C By the time
A find B listen C notice D hear
B Until D While
9 Ellie was in ......... after the accident.
8 The fire alarm ......... for 10 minutes now.
A hurt B suffering C ache D pain
A was ringing C had rang
B had been ringing D has been ringing 10 Danny fell out of a tree and ......... his wrist.
A harmed C broke
9 What are you doing tonight?
B damaged D wounded
I ......... TV with my friends.
A watch C watched 11 The tanker crashed, but thats not the ......... of
B was watching D am watching it; it also leaked oil into the sea.
A poorest B worst C faulty D bad
10 The emergency services ......... by the time we
got there. 12 The wind died down and the sea became .........
A had been arriving C arrived again.
B had arrived D were arriving A calm B cool C mild D quiet

11 Have you called the police .........? 13 He tried to put out the fire, but all he did was
Yes, I called them straight away. ......... matters worse.
A yet C still A build B cause C make D do
B already D since 14 A smell of smoke was ......... through the kitchen
12 I ......... for two hours before I twisted my ankle. window.
A climbed C had climbed A entering C appearing
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Contents
Vocabulary Reading Grammar

Module 1 appearance The Akha Way present tenses

People (pp. 5-20) personality (multiple choice; already, just, yet,
clothes & fashion answer questions (n)ever, for, since
Language Knowledge 1 jobs how to deal with multiple stative verbs
(pp. 16-17) daily routine; free-time activities choice reading tasks)
Language Focus 1 (p. 18) phrasal verbs with look
Progress Check 1 (pp. 19-20) forming adjectives from verbs & nouns
Module 2 our natural world of animals Unique Underwater modal verbs (must,
The Environment (pp. 21-36) environmental problems & solutions Creatures have to, should, ought
Language Knowledge 2 phrasal verbs with bring (multiple choice; to, mustnt, dont have
(pp. 32-33) forming nouns from verbs answer questions to; neednt)
Language Focus 2 (p. 34) get the main idea) future tenses
Progress Check 2 (pp. 35-36) time clauses
Module 3 types of holidays The Thundering Smoke past tenses
Travel & Holidays (pp. 37-52) means of transport (missing sentences; used to would
Language Knowledge 3 accommodation; facilities/services answer questions
(pp. 48-49) holiday problems read for specific
Language Focus 3 (p. 50) phrasal verbs with come information)
Progress Check 3 (pp. 51-52) forming -ing/-ed adjectives
Module 4 festivals & celebrations The Tar Baal relatives
Festivals & Celebrations activities (multiple choice; defining & non-
(pp. 53-68) feelings answer questions defining relative
Language Knowledge 4 phrasal verbs with make predict content) clauses
(pp. 64-65) forming adjectives (-ful/-less) comparatives &
Language Focus 4 (p. 66) superlatives
Progress Check 4 (pp. 67-68)
Module 5 breaking the law The camera never lies the passive
Crime (pp. 69-84) crime & punishment (multiple choice; causative form
Language Knowledge 5 law breakers answer questions clauses of result
(pp. 80-81) phrasal verbs with break paragraph main ideas;
Language Focus 5 (p. 82) prefixes to express opposite meanings matching headings to
Progress Check 5 (pp. 83-84) paragraphs)
Module 6 technology gadgets The Toddler Robot conditionals
Technology (pp. 85-100) the Internet (multiple choice; clauses of purpose
phrasal verbs with be answer questions wishes
Language Knowledge 6 verbs from adjectives using (en-/-en) read for specific question tags
(pp. 96-97) information)
Language Focus 6 (p. 98)
Progress Check 6 (pp. 99-100)
Module 7 sports & fitness Adventures infinitive/-ing form
Sports & Fitness (pp. 101-116) sports places & equipment (multiple matching; tenses of the infinitive
Language Knowledge 7 phrasal verbs with put answer comprehension -ing form
(pp. 112-113) compound nouns questions) would prefer/would
Language Focus 7 (p. 114) rather/had better
Progress Check 7 (pp. 115-116)
Module 8 natural disasters Disasters reported speech
Nature Attacks! (pp. 117-132) extreme weather (multiple matching; (statements,
Language Knowledge 8 temperature answer questions) questions, commands;
(pp. 128-129) phrasal verbs with give requests)
Language Focus 8 (p. 130) forming verbs from adjectives & nouns say tell, reporting verbs
Progress Check 8 (pp. 131-132) reporting modal verbs

CLIL/Culture (pp. CC1-CC8) Grammar Reference (pp. GR1-GR15)

Writing Bank (pp. WB1a-WB8) Irregular Verbs (p. IV1)

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Listening Speaking Writing CLIL/Culture

a radio interview (matching) describe people a paragraph comparing yourself CLIL (Biology): Where
a TV show (multiple choice) introduce oneself & others with the Akha tribe did you get that from?
intonation: stressed syllables social expressions an informal email describing (answer questions)
ask for/give personal a person (informal style; word Culture spot:
information order; linking ideas; Foot Guards
describe a picture punctuation)
express likes/dislikes
an interview (T/F statements) make suggestions a paragraph suggesting ways CLIL (Environmental
a lecture (multiple choice) agree/disagree to protect seahorses Science): Precious Water
stress in questions make decisions an essay providing solutions to (T/F statements)
problems (topic/supporting Culture spot:
sentences; planning an essay) Greenpeace

announcements (matching) asking for information a description of an experience CLIL (Geography):

a story (T/F note taking) express dissatisfaction/ a description of a visit to a traffic (matching)
a radio show (multiple choice) sympathy/surprise/disbelief place (adjectives/adverbs; make Culture spot:
intonation: stress in describe pictures comments; use modifiers; The Grand Canyon
exclamations (what; what brainstorm for ideas)
a/an; how)
a TV commentary invite & accept or refuse a paragraph comparing & CLIL (Art & Design):
(note taking) an invitation contrasting celebrations World of Wearable Art
a radio programme make decisions a description of a festival you (T/F statements)
(multiple choice) attended (using adjectives; Culture spot:
intonation in exclamations collocations; error correction; Independence Day, USA
(such, such a/an, so) brainstorming)

report emergencies state a problem a description of a day in the life CLIL (Maths): ie charts,
(sentence completion) ask for/give advice of a forensic photographer bar charts, line graphs
a radio show (multiple choice) express concern a report Culture spot: K-9 units
intonation in echo questions compare & contrast
pictures

a radio talk (note taking) request/offer help a paragraph expressing your CLIL (ICT):
a dialogue (multiple choice) complain/respond to feelings towards the future of How to save the battery
intonation in question tags a complaint robots power of your Tablet PC
compare & contrast pictures compare pictures a for-and-against essay (express (order of actions)
contrast with although, even Culture spot:
though, despite, in spite of; Tim Berners-Lee
topic/ supporting sentences)
a documentary (note taking) ask for opinion give a paragraph giving reasons CLIL (PE): Octopush
a dialogue (multiple choice) opinion; ask for reasons an opinion essay (I) (linking (complete sentences)
pronunciation: \u\, \u\ describe photographs words; topic/supporting Culture spot: baseball
compare and contrast sentences)
photographs

a radio documentary break news respond an interview CLIL (Science):

(multiple choice) express surprise disbelief a story (past tenses; Tornadoes (matching
monologues adjectives/adverbs; set the headings to
(matching speakers) scene; brainstorm) paragraphs)
pronunciation: homophones Culture spot: FESA

Word List (pp. WL1-WL17) American English-British English Guide (p. AE-BEG1)
Pronunciation (p. PR1)

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Module targets vocabulary
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All reading texts also

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Study skills to help students

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Exam-style
reading tasks

Think, Did you know and ICT

(research) sections to raise the
students intellectual standards
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Topic vocabulary exercises

Contextualised
vocabulary
exercises based
on the texts
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Systematic practice
on prepositions

Systematic
practice of
word formation

Systematic
presentation &
practice on
phrasal verbs
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Interactive activities
for grammar
presentation
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Activities to
activate grammar
structures presented
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Before listening
activities to
prepare students
for the listening
tasks

Intonation
practice

Activities to consolidate
the listening tasks
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Situational model dialogues

in a real life setting

Useful
language and
vocabulary to
help students
develop their
speaking skills
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Exam-style writing sections

Activities
designed to
help students
decode rubrics

Model
composition
and model
analysis in
every module
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Useful language and

Study skills to improve vocabulary boxes to
and develop students help students improve
writing skills their writing skills

Detailed
writing plan
for students
to follow

Ideas to help Checklist to

students do help students
the writing proofread and
task edit their pieces
of writing
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Exam practice material

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Reinforcement of
grammar structures &
lexical items

Language
2 Knowledge
Grammar Vocabulary
4 Choose the correct item. 5 Choose the correct item.

1 My teacher ..... me to research all my options 1 Charles did all sorts of jobs to ..... a living.
before I applied to a specific university. A gain B earn C win D take
A recommended C advised
2 Angie has the ..... to become a champion tennis
B suggested D insisted
player.
2 The curator asked us ..... any of the statues. A potential C advantage
A to not touch C not touching B efficiency D operation
B please stop touching D not to touch
3 I picked up the phone, dialled the number, but
3 You know, were running out of time on this project. realised the line was ..... .
Its precisely ..... we need more time that we A empty B dead C wasted D beat
should ask for an extension.
4 A recent study ..... that there is a connection
A since that C though
between poverty and crime.
B due to D because
A calculates C records
4 Can you afford ..... such an expensive car and B expresses D indicates
maintain it?
5 I didn't realise setting up my own business .....
Yes, Ive recently been promoted.
so much hard work.
A to buying C to buy
A engaged C involved
B buying D buy
B surrounded D contained
5 The textile factory caught fire yesterday.
6 She was sitting in the ..... of a large apple tree.
I know! The flames ..... several miles away.
A shade B shadow C darkness D cover
A could be seen C could see
B saw D were seeing 7 The T-shirts and sweaters cost 15 and 30 ..... .
A simultaneously C primarily
6 The local residents were ..... the councils decision
B cooperatively D respectively
to demolish the old theatre.
A disappointed ofC disappointed to 8 There was such a wide range of goods on .....
B disappointed from D disappointed with that I didnt know what to buy.
A exhibition C display
7 ..... her inexperience, she gave an impressive
B shop D shelves
performance.
A Because of C However 9 The news of her transfer to another branch .....
B Although D In spite of as a real surprise to Muriel.
A went B made C came D was
8 Which one of ..... computer games should I buy
Todd for his birthday? 10 I really enjoy science, but my brother is ..... with
I think hed like that one. it this year.
A this B them C these D theirs A struggling C conflicting
B fighting D worrying
9 We ..... cleared up the beach without the help of
volunteers. 11 Stephen likes ..... old motorbikes and putting
A never have C could never have them back together again.
B may not be D had never A destroying C dismantling
B uncovering D demolishing
10 Have you seen my mobile anywhere?
Yes, youve left it on the ..... . 12 Stan was ..... from school for playing truant.
A kitchens table C kitchen table A expelled C evacuated
B kitchen tables D kitchens table B excluded D extracted

11 I spent ..... weekend revising for my final exams. 13 Hanna has ..... a good knowledge of Chinese.
A most of the C the most of the A obtained C registered
B most of D the most B acquired D accessed

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Progress Check sections for every module

on Reading, Speaking, Listening,
Vocabulary, Grammar and Writing
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Check your progress sections at

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2a Reading
Multiple choice
Preparing for the task
A are looking for food.
1 a) Read the question and possible answers B have a natural instinct to keep moving.
below. Then read the first paragraph of the
C need to increase their numbers.
text. Pay attention to the underlined
D are looking for a place to give birth.
words/phrases.
1 The Greatest Show on Earth takes place b) Which is the correct answer? How has the
because wildebeest information been paraphrased?

A Every year after the rainy season, one of the most there are other dangers too. In 2007, approximately
10,000 wildebeest drowned trying to cross the Mara River
incredible spectacles in the natural world takes place in
due to unusually strong currents.
East Africa. One and a half million wildebeest (Africas
E The sheer number of wildebeest and the drama of
famous large antelope) gather up their young and begin
a 2,800 km trek across the plains of the Serengeti and the crossings makes the Mara River the most popular spot
Maasai Mara in search of food and water. This annual for tourists who travel to Africa to witness the Great
migration, which has been dubbed the Greatest Show on Migration. Interestingly, when wildebeest arrive on the
Earth, is the largest mass movement of terrestrial banks of the Mara they do not cross it immediately.
mammals on the planet. Instead, they gather, waiting to cross. For days their
B The journey to find fresh, juicy grass is a dangerous numbers build up, and for no apparent reason, they turn
and wander away from the waters edge. Finally, one
one. Wildebeest must cross crocodile-infested rivers,
brave wildebeest steps forward and takes the first plunge
survive strong currents, and escape the jaws of predators
into the river. This sets off a stampede, with every animal
during their trek from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the
for itself, swimming and fighting to get to the other side.
greener pastures of the Maasai Mara in Kenya.
F The animals that survive the Mara River crossing find
C Waterways are terrifying to wildebeest for two
themselves in the Maasai Mara plains, and its time to
reasons. First, because of the animals fear of the water
feast on the juicy grass. Zebras, which join the wildebeest
itself and the crocodiles that live within it. Second,
in their migration, form an excellent partnership with
because water generally means vegetation and predators
them. Zebras travel ahead of the wildebeest and, as they
such as lions and leopards lie in wait for wildebeest in
prefer long grass, take the first course, trimming it neatly
bushes as they enter and exit waterways. Wildebeest
for their friends at the back, who like it nice and short.
have an inbuilt instinct to move in a certain direction,
G The wildebeest remain on the Mara grasslands until
though. Thus, they will cross rivers despite their terror.
D The most treacherous part of the wildebeests entire the grass is gone. Then, they make their return trip back
to the Serengeti to mate during the rainy season. The
journey is the crossing of the Mara River. Many lose their
Serengeti is their breeding ground. By the time they
lives in the Mara either by
arrive there, the grass will once again be green and lush.
drowning or in the jaws
And so the cycle will begin again.
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2a
4 Fill in: incredible, natural, annual, terrestrial,
currents, inbuilt, spot, breeding.
Quickly read the text to get the gist. Read the
questions and possible answers and find the key 1 John is addicted to TV documentaries which
words. Read the text again and identify the part that explore the wonders of the .........................
contains the answer to each question. Try to find world.
words/phrases synonymous to the key words in the 2 The Lake District, which has got Englands
questions and answers. This will help you do the task. largest lake and tallest mountain, is a
popular ......................... for hikers.
3 Unlike many marine mammals, most
2 Now read the rest of the text and for
............................. mammals have got skin
questions 1-5 choose the correct answer
covered in hair.
A, B, C or D.
4 Its not safe to swim in the river due to the
1 At waterways, strong ......................... .
A the greatest danger for wildebeest are the 5 The documentary was about penguins leaving
crocodiles. the ocean to walk to their ...............................
B wildebeest will only move forward in a ground of thick ice.
straight line. 6 The swans will fly south when its time for
C the natural instinct of wildebeest is to turn back. their ........................... migration before the
D wildebeest become easy prey for big cats. winter.
2 The Mara River 7 Bears have got a(n) ...................................
A is East Africas most popular tourist spot. instinct that motivates them to hibernate for
the winter.
B always has very strong currents.
C is where wildebeest face the highest risk of 8 Have you ever seen the .............................
spectacle of lights created by the Aurora
death.
Borealis?
D has more crocodiles than any other river.
3 The first wildebeest to cross the Mara River is
A the leader of the pack. 5 Fill in: waterways, pastures, plunge, crossing,
B the animal who reaches the river first. banks, trek, migration, vegetation.
C a random animal.
D the strongest swimmer.
4 Zebras and wildebeest During 1) ........................ from the
their
A eat different foods. Serengeti to the green 2) ......................... of
B eat different parts of the same plant. the Maasai Mara, millions of wildebeest face
C eat side by side. a treacherous journey. The wildebeest need
D eat only tall grass. bravery, particularly to cross the

5 Throughout the text, the author 3) ......................... on this great annual

A highlights the danger that migrating animals 4) ......................... . Not only are the rivers
cause. infested with crocodiles, but the animals
B describes the problems the wildebeest face must also conquer their fear of water. The
during migration. 5) ......................... of the Mara River is the
C explains how animals help each other. most famous challenge for these dedicated
D shows the effect the animals have on the land.
animals. The wildebeest wait for days on the
6) ......................... of the river. They feed on
3 Find words in the text which mean the
the 7) ......................... there before finally
opposite of the following words/phrases.
taking the 8) ......................... into the river.
unknown not immediately obvious The wildebeest which survive will then be
precisely smallest unalarming prey
free to feed on the juicy grass of the Maasai
Mara.

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Contents
Vocabulary Reading Grammar

Module 1 jobs & money Would you dare do a job present tenses
Work (pp. 5-20) lifestyles like this? future tenses
character (multiple choice; time clauses
Language Knowledge 1
prepositions/phrasal verbs/ answer questions relatives
(pp. 16-17)
word formation/idioms predict content) relative clauses
Language Focus 1 (p. 18)
Progress Check 1 (pp. 19-20)
Module 2 travel experiences The Pearl of the Indian past tenses
Travel & Shopping (pp. 21-36) going places Ocean used to would be/get
travel (multiple choice; clauses of result
Language Knowledge 2 money answer questions articles
(pp. 32-33) shopping skimming) order of adjectives
Language Focus 2 (p. 34) prepositions/phrasal verbs/ adverbs
Progress Check 2 (pp. 35-36) word formation/idioms gradable/non gradable adjectives
Module 3 environmental problems An Island in Crisis reported speech
Our World (pp. 37-52) social issues (missing sentences; special introductory verbs
natural disasters answer questions read
Language Knowledge 3
the weather for specific information)
(pp. 48-49)
prepositions/phrasal verbs/
Language Focus 3 (p. 50)
word formation
Progress Check 3 (pp. 51-52)
Module 4 body language Who says stress is bad for modals
Moods & Feelings (pp. 53-68) stages in life you? infinitive/-ing form
Language Knowledge 4 moods & feelings (missing sentences; tenses of the infinitive/-ing form
(pp. 64-65) hobbies answer questions read make deductions
Language Focus 4 (p. 66) prepositions/phrasal verbs/ for specific information)
Progress Check 4 (pp. 67-68) word formation/idioms
Module 5 film/theatre A New Dimension to Art passive
Art (pp. 69-84) TV/radio (multiple choice; causative
Language Knowledge 5 music/the arts T/F statements predict reflexive/emphatic pronouns
(pp. 80-81) media/books content)
Language Focus 5 (p. 82) prepositions/phrasal verbs/
Progress Check 5 (pp. 83-84) word formation/idioms
Module 6 illnesses, accidents & injuries Poisonous Foods we Love conditionals
Food & Health (pp. 85-100) food & nutrition to Eat mixed conditionals
Language Knowledge 6 prepositions/phrasal verbs/ (multiple choice; answer wishes
(pp. 96-97) word formation questions
Language Focus 6 (p. 98) T/F statements)
Progress Check 6 (pp. 99-100)
Module 7 mysteries World mysteries clauses of concession
Civilizations & Science space (multiple matching) clauses of purpose
(pp. 101-116) prepositions/phrasal verbs/
Language Knowledge 7 word formation
(pp. 112-113)
Language Focus 7 (p. 114)
Progress Check 7 (pp. 115-116)
Module 8 school life New York Harbor School modal verbs II (can/was able to
Education types of schools (missing sentences; could/will/ would shall)
(pp. 117-132) school/college subjects complete sentences make deductions/assumptions
Language Knowledge 8 phrasal verbs with run true friends)
(pp. 128-129) forming nouns referring to
Language Focus 8 (p. 130) people
Progress Check 8 (pp. 131-132)

CLIL/Culture (pp. CC1-CC8) Grammar Reference (pp. GR1-GR24)

Writing Bank (pp. WB1-WB8) Irregular Verbs (p. IV1)

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Listening Speaking Writing CLIL/Culture

announcements (sentence a job interview a paragraph explaining if you CLIL (Careers):

completion; T/F statements) compare jobs would like to be a shark expert Write a CV
a job interview a formal letter of application Culture spot:
(multiple choice) for a job (formal style) UK taxi drivers
pronunciation: /h/ silent

a radio interview report lost property a paragraph giving reasons why CLIL (PSHE):
(multiple choice) describe things someone should visit Sri Lanka How to be a responsible
monologues express choice/reason a story (using adjectives/ tourist
(matching speakers) prioritise/recommend adverbs; sequence of events) Culture spot:
pronunciation: /I/, /i/, /eI/, /aI/ The Highlands
(Scotland)

a lecture (answer questions; introduce topic a paragraph suggesting ways CLIL (Geology):
note taking) express disgust to help protect a place How Geysers Work
a TV interview (answer express concern an essay suggesting solutions Culture spot:
questions; discuss an issue; express hope to a problem (linking words) Yellowstone National
multiple choice) compare & contrast Park, USA
pronunciation /u/, //, //, /U/, /j/ pictures

monologues ask about/express feelings a paragraph giving reasons why CLIL (PSHE):
(matching speakers) express sympathy stress can be good for people Bullying
a radio interview (multiple express regret an opinion essay (linkers; topic Culture spot:
choice; T/F statements) express opinion/ sentences; supporting ACE, New York City
pronunciation double letters: give reasons sentences)
/S/, /tS/, /f/, /o/, /D/
a radio interview (sentence decide what to watch a paragraph expressing your CLIL (Art):
completion; note taking) on TV opinion why Avatar is a special After the Impressionists
a radio interview make suggestions film Culture spot:
(multiple choice) express likes/dislikes a film review (recommending) J.R.R. Tolkien
pronunciation oo: /O/, /U/, agree/reject
//, /u/ compare & contrast photos
dialogues/monologues ask for/give advice a paragraph about poisonous CLIL (PSHE):
(multiple choice) compare & contrast foods Reading Food Labels
a dialogue pictures a for-and-against essay (linking Culture spot:
(multiple choice) words; supporting sentences) Meals on Wheels UK
pronunciation: word stress

a monologue (note taking) express surprise a report CLIL (Science):

monologues (matching ask for information Comets
speakers) book tickets Culture spot: The Giant
make decisions Rocks of Hawaii

a conversation ask for/express opinions/ a paragraph giving reasons CLIL (Literature): Oliver
(multiple choice) uncertainty speculate an opinion essay (II) (linking Twist (complete
monologues compare & contrast words; topic supporting sentences)
(matching speakers) pictures sentences) Culture spot: Harvard
pronunciation: /I/, /i/, /aI/ University

Word List (pp. WL1-WL22) Pronunciation (p. PR1)

Appendix (p. APP1) American English-British English Guide (p. AE-BEG1)

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1a Reading

Multiple choice
Quickly read the text to get the gist. Read the
questions and possible answers and find the
teeming with
the bright lights of the big top key words. Read the text again and identify
Picture a night at the circus le that has been the part that contains the answer to each
cap clowns. Its a spectac
leaping trapeze artists and mad trad ition goe s as question. Try to find words/phrases
s; historians say the
thrilling audiences for centurie und er the big top? synonymous to the key words in the questions
what is life like
far back as Ancient Rome! But a and answers. This will help you do the task.
aske d trav ellin g circ us perf ormer Kitty Wonder to give us
Weve
ains
privileged peek through the curt big top tent, check the
ty
away to join the climbing apparatus and safe
A Some people dream of running Ma and net, test the ligh ts and sound
n into it. Just like my
circus, but not me: I was bor I system, and, of course, rehe
arse
n perf orm ing as a circus artiste since the time to keep
Pa, Ive bee e, its our rou tine s and stun ts
not just our family trad
learned to walk! The circus is them fresh and exciting for
the
. I grew up imm erse d in circus culture, thrilled
our passion wal king lic.
ageous tightrope pub
by the stories of my outr is not always a in the
Grandmothe r! Life on the ope n road D The moments spent waiting
exh aus ting , but I love the freedom g out to face the crow d are
breeze; in fact it can be wings before goin
Afte r all, its a gold en opp ortunity to see the nerv e-w rack ing; Id say its my least
it brings. always
s me the chance to share favourite part of the day!
Its a kind of 'stage
world! And better still, it give y
band of extr aord inar it as badly as some
my travelling life with a fright'; however, I dont get
w. I rem ember the Great
performers. whove joined our sho
ibly from the shakes;
B We are not a huge circus and all of
the performers Sebastian, who suffered terr
ning n you re walking a tightrope
nes to keep things run never a good idea whe
also work behind the sce Still, Ive never been
ht find the star of the flying some fifteen metres high in the air!
smoothly. For example, you mig ng re a perf ormance. But then
the circus floor or the stro able to completely relax befo
trapeze scattering sawdust on cos tum es. Inde ed, con cern ed if I eve r bec ame too relaxed as
man sewing sequins onto spa
rkly stage again, I would be . Then, when the
oug h t eac h time
bright, colourful costumes
are vital in a circus, alth I have to be to give my bes
front of the bright lights
e artist so, following mime moment arrives, and I step out in
mine is very simple. Im a mim I do of exc itement like nothing else
to toe in plain black. But and applause, I get a feeling
tradition, I dress from head when I feel most alive.
te make-up, and colour my in the world. I can honestly say its
paint my face with heavy whi fina lly
rry red. The look is E The show usually ends around
11pm, and by
cheeks and lips a bright che and little top hat.
n I put on my big curl y wig ry perf orm anc e, the enti re company sits
complete whe always midnight, after eve
som etim es clum sy, but our cha nce to chat about
My character is playful, eat under the stars; its
chie vou s! I nev er fail to cause a big down to of the sho w as wel l as a way to wind
extremely mis also the highs and low s
of fun doin g it! The re are . The perf orm ances are so
commotion and have lots r all the frenetic activity
ns in the sho w, as wel l as flying trapeze down afte tion ally dem and ing that hav ing this time
traditional clow fire- brea ther s and physically and emo liter ally! - is
e wal kers , - som etim es
artists, acrobats, tightrop an cannon ball! to come back down to eart
h
low ers. We eve n hav e a hum al. If eve r I hav e a part icul arly exhausting
sword-swal absolutely essenti y I am to be
city to city so fast or trying day, I always remind myself how luck
C Going from town to town and from bit of a circ us will alw ays be more than
t it can all bec ome a living this way. For me, the
often staying for only a nigh circus to see magic and
es. The hou rs leading up to a show are very just a job; people come to the
blur som etim
I often lose trac k of time life and Im so happy to help make this
intense and action-packed and dreams come to
I am and what Im doin g!
and hardly remember who happen.
list of thin gs to do: we have to set up the
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1a
Multiple choice 3 Fill in: scatter, sew, step out, wind down,
Preparing for the task remind, in the correct form.
1 After the performance, there was popcorn
1 a) Read the question and possible answers
............ all over the ground.
below. Then read the first paragraph of the
text. Pay attention to the underlined 2 After a hard day's work, I like to have a hot
bath to ..................... and relax.
words/phrases.
3 Many of the people in the circus ...............
What do we learn about Kittys family in the their own costumes.
first paragraph?
4 Can you ........................ me of the name of
A They are a famous circus family. that famous Chinese circus?
B They are mostly tightrope walkers. 5 From the moment the clown ......................
C The circus has always been their life. onto the stage, the audience didnt stop
D Her parents ran away to join the circus. laughing.

b) Which is the correct answer? How have 4 Choose the option that best explains the
idioms.
the underlined words/phrases helped you
decide? 1 Bill's very excited that he's graduated, but once
he comes back down to earth he'll realise that
now it's time to get a job!
2 Now read the rest of the text and for
a to begin dealing with boring everyday matters
questions 1-5 choose the correct answer
b to have a safe landing after a flight
A, B, C or D.
2 At Disneyland every child's dreams come to life
1 Because the circus is quite small, the performers
as they meet their favourite cartoon characters.
A often have too much work to do.
a to wake up after a bad dream
B have to make all their own costumes.
b to have a wonderful experience
C help out in different areas.
D learn each others circus skills. 3 You might think living life on the road sounds
adventurous, but it is actually exhausting.
2 What does Kitty say about travelling from place
a to have no home; be homeless
to place?
b to have a job that requires a lot of travel
A It can be very tiring.
B It can often be stressful.
C It can be confusing and unclear at times.
5 Fill in: mischievous, action-packed,
nerve wracking, to life.
D Its mostly fun and exciting.

3 In the fourth paragraph, Kitty focuses on

A how she prepares for a show.
B how the audience react.
C how she tries to control her nerves. Yes, its Bartnum & Baleys world-famous circus.
D her feelings about going on stage. Laugh along with the 1) ...............................
4 Overall, Kitty feels that her lifestyle is clowns as they play their tricks on
A more difficult than most. each other and on you!
Hold your breath as you watch the
B tiring but satisfying.
fire-eater cheat death and swallow
C dangerous but exciting.
burning hot flames. Its 2) ................
D an equal mixture of positives and negatives. to watch, but ever-so exciting!
5 The purpose of the text is to And what circus would be
A describe the different jobs in a circus. complete without the talented
flying trapeze artists? Their
B give insight into how a circus operates.
thrilling, 3) ........................ show
C describe what its like being in the circus.
will leave you speechless!
D compare a job in the circus to regular jobs. Come to the big top, the place
where dreams come 4) ................!
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