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Module 1 – Sports & Entertainment Extra Questions (Suggested Answers)
• Music helps people relax. It can help people change
Reading & Vocabulary (pp. 4-5)
their mood. People can dance to music too.
1 a) 1 C 3 B 5 B 7 B • Going to the cinema is a popular activity because it is
2 A 4 C 6 D like travelling to another place.The big screen totally
involves the audience in the story being told.
2 1 C 3 B 5 A 7 D 9 D • Sport should be compulsory at school because
2 D 4 C 6 B 8 B 10 C children need to be taught how to stay fit and have
the opportunity to try different sports.That way they
3 1 competitors 4 rival 7 referee can choose an activity that they enjoy and continue it
2 spectators 5 umpire 8 trainer as a leisure activity and to stay fit and healthy.
3 runner-up 6 commentator • Mass entertainment can be educational. There are
many informative documentaries on television for
4 1 score 4 physical 7 true example, from which we can learn so much about the
2 win 5 break 8 playing world.
3 happy 6 sports • If I had more free time, the best thing to do with it
would be to learn to play the guitar, which is
Listening (p. 6) something I would like to do.
1 1 B 3 D 5 A • I don’t think I have enough free time these days
2 F 4 E 6 C because I have to study hard.
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4 The first example is written in an informal style Vocabulary & Grammar Practice I (pp. 16-17)
which is inappropriate for a letter of application. 1 1 C 5 B 9 B 13 C 17 A
1 Dear Mrs Bryan 2 D 6 D 10 C 14 C 18 B
2 saw your advertisement 3 A 7 C 11 A 15 B 19 D
3 in Thursday’s edition of ‘Student Today’ 4 B 8 A 12 D 16 D 20 D
4 I would like to apply for the position
5 I am in my final year at school 2 1 C 5 B 9 B 13 B 17 C
6 enjoy my studies very much 2 A 6 B 10 A 14 C 18 A
3 C 7 D 11 D 15 D 19 A
The second example is written in a formal style 4 C 8 D 12 B 16 A 20 C
which is inappropriate for a letter to a friend.
7 I’d love to drop in and see you
Module 2 – Food, Health & Safety
8 hang out with Reading & Vocabulary (pp. 18-19)
9 Let me know if you’re around!
10 Can’t wait to hear from you 1 a) 1 C 3 C 5 C 7 C
11 Love 2 A 4 D 6 B
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Reading & Vocabulary (pp. 24-25) 3 Unfortunately we will not be able to help you
prepare the food for the party on Saturday. I do
1 a) 1 C 3 A 5 D 7 E
hope you understand (apology)
2 F 4 H 6 B
4 I am so sorry to hear that the restaurant that
you work at is closing down. I hope you will get
2 1 meet 3 staff 5 supply
a new job soon. (sympathy)
2 filled 4 renowned 6 pre-packaged
5 I would like to apologise for forgetting your
birthday. I hope you can forgive me (apology)
3 1 delivering 5 clashed
6 We cannot thank you enough for coming to the
2 rushed 6 owns
school to give a talk about health. The students
3 caters 7 served
really enjoyed it and the information was very
4 developing 8 progressed
useful. (formal thanks)
4 1 C 3 C 5 A 7 D 9 B
5 1 E, H 2 A, D 3 C, G 4 B, F
2 A 4 D 6 B 8 B 10 C
6 (Suggested Answers)
Use of English (pp. 26-27)
1 Dear Jamie and Sue,
1 1 C 3 A 5 A 7 D Thank you so much for inviting me to your
2 B 4 B 6 A wedding. Regretfully I will not be able to attend.
As much as I would like to be there, I am afraid
2 1 seems to be a it just isn’t possible for a number of reasons.
2 if you don’t The main reason is that I will be travelling to
3 was made by London to attend a training course for my
4 not allowed to drink work. Unfortunately, it is not possible to change
5 was unfamiliar with this arrangement as this is an annual event. The
6 has been a vegetarian for course lasts 2 days and very few people are given
7 don’t like taking this opportunity. I do hope you understand.
8 ought to get I hope you have a marvellous day and I look
forward to hearing about it soon.
3 1 Following 5 will be attending My very best wishes,
2 have already had 6 arranged Mike
3 was heard 7 will you spend
2 Hi Neil,
4 was not
Sorry to hear about the accident. What a drag
that you won’t be able to take part in the inter-
4 1 invisible 4 knowledge
school sports day. I’m sure the other members
2 correctly 5 successfully
of the Athletics team are just as disappointed as
3 instructions 6 recommendations
you are. Anyway, get plenty of rest and do what
the doctor says. I hope you’re back on your feet
Writing letters/emails (pp. 28-29) and back to training soon. Keep in touch and let
1 1 informal 3 formal me know how you’re getting on.
2 (semi-) formal 4 informal Love,
Polly
2 A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 3 Dear Mr Bartlett,
Thank you so much for all your help with
3 a) The letter is to Aunt Polly from Andrea. Economics. I was finding it very difficult to
The purpose of the letter is to apologise and to understand the subject and I was very worried
offer sympathy. that I would fail the exam. Now I feel much
more confident because I understand everything
b) 1 a 3 a 5 b 7 b clearly. I do not think I would have managed
2 b 4 b 6 a without your support.
Once again, I would like to say that I am very
4 1 Thank you letter to a host family. grateful for your assistance.
2 Congratulations on your new job,You must be Regards,
feeling really pleased (letter of congratulation) Simon Lake
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B: Well we could suggest that all the students bring in 7 It is completely normal for the air pressure in
one dish. If we circulate a list we can make sure we the cabin to drop slightly.
have a variety of dishes. 8 We sat in the aircraft cabin and looked down
A: Yes, I suppose that is one way to do it. Do you think at the clouds below us.
we can rely on everyone to do that? Let’s think about
a talk by international students about the culture of Reading & Vocabulary (pp. 38-39)
their country.
1 a) 1 D 3 A 5 F 7 C
B: That puts a lot of responsibility on them, they would
2 E 4 B 6 H
have to be prepared to do that. I think overall that the
trip to the museum would be the best option.
2 1 origins 4 unique 7 cater
A: I think you’re right. As it is International Week,
2 legend 5 spectators 8 opportunity
different classes can go on different days of the week
3 attract 6 dishes
so that it is not too crowded and in the end everyone
will share the experience.
3 1 regain 4 sampling 7 operates
B: So we agree that the trip to the museum to see an
2 flocked 5 have outlawed 8 boasting
exhibition about travel is our final choice.
3 cleanse 6 alerted
Reading & Vocabulary (pp. 36-37)
4 1 B 2 B 3 A 4 B 5 C
1 a) 1 C 3 E 5 G
2 A 4 B 6 D 5 1 wide 4 bank 7 direct
2 main 5 event 8 party
2 1 forecast 5 approached 3 alight 6 year
2 passed 6 drifted
3 converted 7 combined (Suggested Answers)
4 was intruding 8 slid 1 The shop on the high street sells a wide range
of sports equipment.
3 1 shock 4 fit 7 side 2 Our main objective is to educate young
2 counts 5 hostile 8 make people.
3 accurate 6 arguably 3 The barn was set alight when it was hit by
lightning.
4 1 B 3 C 5 C 7 A 4 Did you know that Monday is a bank holiday in
2 D 4 A 6 D 8 B the United Kingdom?
5 The festival in Quebec is an annual event.
5 1 fully 4 weather 7 air 6 I have lots of things planned for the coming
2 operating 5 carrying out 8 aircraft year.
3 impressive 6 medical 7 Can you tell me if there are any direct flights
to London, please?
(Suggested Answers) 8 We are going to a costume party on October
1 At Rothera, the fully active research base, 31st.
scientists do all kinds of research experiments.
2 The surgeon will come and speak to you when Use of English (pp. 40-41)
he gets out of the operating theatre.
1 1 A 3 C 5 D 7 D
3 You have to have very impressive qualifications
2 B 4 B 6 C
to work at NASA.
4 The information we get from weather
2 1 is time you learned
satellites is especially important to people who
2 matter which route you take
work outdoors.
3 have been learning French for
5 My brother graduated last year and is now
4 the exception of Steve
carrying out research at a lab in the United
5 is estimated to take
States.
6 I were you, I would
6 New York hospitals have the best medical
7 know if he had done
facilities in the world.
8 is capable of typing
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3 1 had just completed 5 has been going on 3 1 Hi 7 it would be great to see you
2 had been booked 6 do you think 2 invite you to 8 let me know
3 chose 7 was told 3 party 9 can come
4 said 4 is 10 great
5 is 11 Love
4 1 solution 4 accommodation 6 start 12 Susan
2 activities 5 ensure
3 endangered 6 spectacular 4 a) A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1
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Vocabulary & Grammar Practice III (pp. 44-45) on the amount of paper we waste and to recycle as much
as possible.Also, everyone should refuse to buy products
1 1 C 5 D 9 C 13 B 17 D
that have too much packaging.
2 C 6 C 10 C 14 D 18 B
3 C 7 A 11 B 15 D 19 C
4 A 8 C 12 B 16 C 20 B Extra Questions (Suggested Answers)
• Governments are mainly responsible because even
2 1 B 5 C 9 A 13 A 17 C though they have the power to ban logging they
2 B 6 C 10 D 14 B 18 C don’t. We must all contribute by looking at the way
3 C 7 D 11 B 15 D 19 A we live our lives and changing them to become more
4 B 8 C 12 C 16 A 20 C environmentally friendly.
• Most of the young people I know are worried about
Module 4 – Environmental Issues the environment. The world today is their world of
the future so we need to protect the planet for the
Reading & Vocabulary (pp. 46-47) generations to come.
1 a) 1 B 3 D 5 D 7 C • There have been many campaigns to clean up the
2 B 4 A 6 C environment in my area. My school has a special day
every year when all the students go out onto the
2 1 B 3 C 5 A 7 B 9 D streets to pick up litter. The local council has also
2 C 4 D 6 B 8 D 10 A placed recycling bins in most areas and tried to raise
awareness of recycling issues by distributing leaflets
3 1 settle for 3 struggling 5 stick and holding special events.
2 concerned 4 longs for 6 joking • It’s easy to say that governments and big business
should be held responsible, but the truth is that we
4 1 entered 3 changes 5 initial are all responsible to a certain extent. There are
2 faced 4 simple 6 sources many things we could all do to reduce the impact our
lives have on the environment.
Listening (p. 48) • The future of the world depends on how we act
now. If we change our ways and start to help the
1 1 C 3 D 5 A
planet, then the world of the future will be a better
2 E 4 F 6 B
place. On the other hand, if we continue to ruin our
own natural habitats, then things will undoubtedly get
2 1 B 3 C 5 C 7 B
worse.
2 A 4 C 6 A
• There are things we can all do as individuals, but
there has to be co-operation between governments
3 1 B 3 C 5 B 7 A
before the larger issues can be tackled. Laws need to
2 C 4 A 6 C
be introduced, bans need to be put into effect and
there has to be an understanding that we are not just
Speaking (p. 49)
a series of countries but living together on a planet
Task 1 (Suggested Answer) that is under threat.
The environmental problem that I’m most concerned
about is deforestation. Every day more and more Task 2 (Suggested Answer)
rainforests are cut down for wood that is used to make A: Should I start?
things. I worry about it because, even though these B: Sure.
rainforests are far away, the effects will have a real impact A: Well one of the activities is a day of talks by experts
on the planet.These trees are the natural habitat of many on different environmental problems. This is not a
species and as a result those species are in danger of good idea, in my opinion, because it would be very
extinction. Cutting them down means there is no boring for the students to sit and have to listen to
protection from wind and rain so when the weather is talks all day.
bad, the ground is exposed. This can result in landslides B: Yes, I agree. It doesn’t matter how interesting the
and floods, some of which might be strong enough to talks might be, this is not an activity that many of my
damage or destroy villages. These trees also help clean classmates are going to enjoy. What do you think
the air, making the atmosphere healthier for everyone about the photographic exhibition showing
around the planet. We need to reduce the number of environmental problems in our area?
trees cut down. Some ways of doing this are to cut down A: I like the idea of getting the students involved. They
could take the photographs themselves of the
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problems that they believe are the worst. The 7 Martin Luther King Jr. is a real inspiration to
exhibition would be more personal in that way. Do young people.
you think the visit to a recycling centre is a good 8 A park ranger ensures that people obey the
idea? rules and stay safe when visiting national parks.
B: Yes, I do. Everyone likes to get out of school for a 9 The animal kingdom is a term for all animals,
while, even the teachers! It’s more than just a day out from birds to reptiles.
though. Seeing how things are recycled would be 10 The beaver’s natural habitat is slowly being
really interesting and raise awareness of the issues destroyed.
around recycling.What do you think?
A: This is the best idea so far.The last possible activity is Reading & Vocabulary (pp. 52-53)
a series of one-hour workshops on how to save
1 a) 1 E 3 H 5 F 7 A
energy at home.This sounds good because it involves
2 G 4 C 6 B
something that we can all do. It’s not just listening –
it’s learning and then putting that learning into
2 1 vision 5 impact
practice.
2 difference 6 improve
B: I still think the visit to the recycling centre would be
3 mention 7 hard
the most popular with the rest of the school and
4 opportunity 8 award
that’s the activity that I think we should choose.
A: As much as I like the workshops suggestion, I think
3 1 implemented 6 carries out
others would prefer the recycling centre as well so
2 erected 7 benefit
I’m going to agree with you. The activity for
3 reduce 8 aim
Environment Week is a visit to a recycling centre to
4 protect 9 foster
see how waste materials can be reused.
5 set up 10 ensure
Reading & Vocabulary (pp. 50-51)
4 1 B 3 A 5 B 7 D 9 A
1 a) 1 F 3 C 5 B 2 C 4 A 6 D 8 A 10 D
2 D 4 G 6 A
Use of English (pp. 54-55)
2 1 survival 4 remember 7 protection
1 1 A 3 B 5 A 7 A
2 living 5 effects 8 released
2 B 4 D 6 C
3 familiar 6 unlawful
2 1 wishes she had gone
3 1 D 3 B 5 B 7 A
2 was written by
2 A 4 A 6 C 8 A
3 needs to be put out
4 not like Tony to be
4 1 live 4 caring 7 exploring
5 is forbidden to
2 ensure 5 appreciate 8 intend
6 not succeeded in preventing
3 roam 6 grew
7 does this cat belong to
8 has a tendency to get
5 1 endangered 5 public 9 animal
2 dream 6 firsthand 10 natural
3 1 had just spent 5 am giving
3 wild 7 inspiration
2 finished 6 have already had
4 welfare 8 ranger
3 was not 7 would grab
4 would be delayed
(Suggested Answers)
1 The giant panda is an endangered species. 4 1 approximately 4 tourists
2 My dream job is to be a famous writer. 2 unbelievable 5 scenery
3 Animals should live in the wild and not in zoos. 3 catastrophic 6 homeless
4 The RSPCA is concerned with animal
welfare. Writing argumentative essays (pp. 56-57)
5 The campaign aims to educate the public
about recycling. 1 1 B 2 A 3 C
6 Do you have any firsthand experience of
caring for animals?
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2 • space travel requires a lot of 5 1 Firstly, a pet can provide company for people
For
specialised equipment and developing who cannot get out or have few friends. For
it will provide jobs for many people example, people may find themselves restricted
• new inventions that are created may to the house due to illness or old age. In this
also be useful for people back on case, pets are valuable companions to make
Earth people feel less lonely. Secondly, owning a pet
• advances in technology and can be very relaxing. Research has shown that
knowledge may provide solutions to people with pets do not suffer from stress as
problems on the planet much as those who do not own pets.
• may help us find a second home as 2 To begin with, having your own car is not always
one day Earth may not be big enough more convenient. Being in your own car will not
Against • the billions of dollars that will be get you through the morning rush hour any
spent on it could be put to better use quicker than being on public transport. In
solving the problems we have now addition, there is the problem of parking. When
• some of the new technology you get where you want to go, you quite often
developed for space exploration find there are no parking spaces and car parks
could be used for harmful purposes can be very expensive.
in the wrong hands
6 1 A conclusion 3 C introduction
2 B conclusion
3 a) A 3 B 1
7 (Suggested Answer)
b) A Firstly, For example, Secondly,Therefore
Zoos have always been popular, but in recent years
B To start with, For instance, In addition, For there has been a growing debate about the benefits
this reason of keeping wildlife far from their natural habitats.
Evan Esar once defined a zoo as,“an excellent place
The issue being discussed is the advantages and
to study the habits of human beings.” The way we
disadvantages of solar energy.
treat other species certainly tells us a lot about
for: good for our planet, will never run out ourselves as a species, but there is still intense
debate about the role of zoos.
against: amount of energy that solar panels
create varies, can be expensive to install On the one hand, there are those who believe that
keeping wildlife in zoos is a positive thing. To begin
justifications/examples (for): does not with, they say that the zoos provide a safe
pollute; people depend less on oil environment away from poachers and the threat of
justifications/examples (against): sun is extinction, protecting species from falling numbers.
weaker in the winter, on cloudy days and in Secondly, zoos are educational because the public
colder countries; some households may not be can learn about wild animals. A documentary about
able to afford them lions on television cannot compare with seeing the
creatures in real life.
4 (Suggested Answers) On the other hand, keeping wildlife in zoos has
Introduction drawbacks. Firstly, a zoo is not the natural habitat of
The Earth’s resources are under threat. Fossil fuels any animal. They are often kept in small unhygienic
will eventually run out and we will have to turn to cages that cannot match the jungles, plains or
alternative sources of energy like solar power. Some mountains they came from. In addition, some
people believe that solar energy has obvious keepers are not always well trained and there have
benefits, but others are more cautious. been many reports of cruelty.
Conclusion In conclusion, there are both pros and cons to
All things considered, the advantages of using solar keeping wildlife in zoos. Personally, I believe that
energy seem to outweigh the disadvantages. these animals should be allowed to live their lives in
Whether we use solar energy or some other the lands where they were born. If we don’t want to
alternative energy source, the fact remains that make wildlife tamelife, we need to rethink the way
fossil fuels will not be with us much longer. It seems we behave towards other species.
that renewable energy is the future.
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Task 2 (Suggested Answer) 2 Big fashion stores sell a wide range of designer
A: How do you feel about a fashion show for the clothing.
festival? 3 It is sometimes impossible to finish the work
B: I’m not sure it’s the best choice for the main event. It due to time constraints.
would be OK as a side event but I think an exhibition 4 I like to go to the gym on a regular basis to
would be better. keep fit.
A: Yes, I agree with you about the fashion show. There 5 She got involved with a group of people who
are two exhibitions to consider; either photographs share the same interests.
or state of the art technology. Of the two, 6 My parents like to spend the weekend in a
photographs would probably be easier to organise. quiet location and relax.
B: Yes, you may be right about that. I like the sound of 7 As it was a formal occasion he wore a suit
state-of-the-art technology though and it might not and tie.
be so difficult to arrange. We would just have to 8 He recommended an initial consultation in
contact suppliers of the most up-to-date order to assess my needs.
technological appliances and invite them to come and
exhibit their products. Reading & Vocabulary (pp. 66-67)
A: That’s a good point. Let’s consider the other option 1 a) 1 E 3 G 5 A 7 C
before we come to a decision — a showing of a 2 D 4 H 6 B
documentary about modern life. That could be a
project that all the students would be involved in.We 2 1 pursue 5 admit
could ask the Media Department to film the 2 retired 6 grew up
documentary and every class could make a 3 acknowledge 7 thrives on
contribution. 4 move 8 was featured
B: That’s an excellent idea! That way everyone would be
involved and it would be interesting and educational 3 1 budget 5 amenities
to make and to watch. At first I thought that this 2 transport 6 accommodation
would be a boring option but the way you see it 3 property 7 outskirts
would be great. 4 option 8 community
A: So shall we say the documentary then?
B: Definitely! 4 1 C 3 A 5 D 7 C
2 B 4 C 6 C 8 B
Reading & Vocabulary (pp. 64-65)
1 a) 1 D 3 A 5 C 5 1 brand new 5 terraced house
2 G 4 B 6 F 2 incredibly lucky 6 living space
3 city living 7 impersonal atmosphere
2 1 ascertain 6 gauge 4 prime position 8 transport links
2 were imposed 7 reflect
3 try on 8 achieve (Suggested Answers)
4 book 9 familiarise 1 My brother has just bought a brand new bike.
5 strikes 10 assisted 2 We were incredibly lucky to survive the
storm.
3 1 C 3 A 5 B 7 D 3 City living can be stressful at times.
2 D 4 C 6 D 8 A 4 The house was in a prime position
overlooking the bay.
4 1 suit 3 receipt 5 waist 5 I stayed in a terraced house in London with
2 customers 4 image my host family.
6 The living space in a small studio has to be
5 1 shop floor 5 got involved well organised.
2 fashion stores 6 quiet location 7 The hotel was so big it had a very impersonal
3 time constraints 7 formal ocassion atmosphere.
4 regular basis 8 initial consultation 8 We have very good transport links into the
city centre from my area.
(Suggested Answers)
1 The manager is often seen on the shop floor
talking to customers.
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Use of English (pp. 68-69) 2 The fashion industry changes trends every
season so that people are constantly having to
1 1 C 3 A 5 D 7 B
buy new things.They change colours or styles so
2 D 4 C 6 C
often that people have to spend a small fortune
to keep up. Is it really necessary for us to buy
2 1 no point in trying to 5 working on my own
something new every season?
2 rather cook than eat 6 take into account
3 had better go 7 kept a record of
4 The writer expresses his/her opinion in the essay
4 had been on time 8 will not let him go
in Ex. 1 in the conclusion by saying “...I believe
studying abroad is a richer and more fulfilling
3 1 had arranged 5 was not
experience than studying at home.”
2 will make 6 having
3 sitting 7 have learnt/are
5 2 I completely agree that the violence young
4 did they give learning
people see on TV screens every day negatively
influences them.
4 1 automated 4 manufacturing
3 As far as I am concerned, fast food serves a
2 mechanically 5 specific
purpose for people with busy lives.
3 invention 6 ability
4 I believe that teenage magazines can cause young
people to feel too much pressure to keep up
Writing argumentative essays (pp. 70-71) with the latest fashions.
1 a) 1 C 2 E 3 B 4 D 5A 5 The way I see it, taking a gap year can give young
people a chance to develop new skills and
b) Viewpoints Reasons qualities.
6 I couldn’t agree more that really violent sports
• Helps you learn new • Opens your mind to such as boxing are very dangerous and should
skills and cross different points of be banned.
cultural understanding. view.
• You will have many • They will be exciting 6 underlined phrases: impose limits; use a pre-paid
new experiences and interesting or account of a fixed amount per week; educate
which will benefit make you stronger. children to use mobile technology positively
you. • You will study harder
• It’s better to study in and learn more. circled phrases: This way; As a result; they would
your own country. • It helps you develop not get into debt
• Studying abroad is a skills and attitudes
richer and more that stay with you for 7 • start – objective statement
fulfilling experience life. • end – writer’s opinion
than studying at
home. Suggested replacements
• Most of us use mobile phones. However, did you
2 Para. E: Firstly, studying abroad gives you the
know that an increasing number of children use
opportunity to understand people from
them to access inappropriate websites, or even
different cultures as well as learning new
take inappropriate photos or videos? This is a
skills.
problem we need to tackle. (address the reader
Para. B: In addition, you will experience a lot of directly)
new things. • All in all, there are possible solutions to this
problem, but it is necessary to act soon. If we do
Para. D: On the other hand, some people are of not act quickly a whole generation could be in
the opinion that it is best to study at trouble. (a statement giving the reader
home, not abroad. something to consider).
3 1 You can get from one place to another much 8 1 due to the fact 3 This would
quicker than any other form of transport. Flying 2 so that 4 in order to
is the best way to travel, especially if you have to
cover long distances. 9 a) 1 C 2 B 3 A 4 D
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MODULE 1 soccer?
RM: Well, the popularity of football is increasing slowly but
Exercise 1 (p. 6)
steadily in the US and that’s basically what has made me so keen
Speaker 1 to go there. I want to help fire up that enthusiasm and help
I guess I started playing electronic games when I was really young, football become as established as other sports there. I think their
maybe too young. Of course, then, we didn’t have so many mobile passion for the game is just below the surface and just needs
devices, so I could only play at home. I’d usually spend about three some encouragement.
or four hours a day on it, but now I’ve got all sorts of gadgets I Int: You’ve been criticised for your decision for a number of
can take around with me. So I play games on public transport and reasons. Some say that you’re only after the huge amounts of cash
even at my desk at work. If I ever forget to take one with me, I get you can make and others claim that it’s because, in fact, your high
really anxious and can have a very rough day. flying European career is over.
RM: It just goes to show that a lot of people in the media want to
Speaker 2
be as hurtful as they can to sell more papers. I mean really … they
I reckon I play badminton about three or four times a week. We
must be joking.The truth of the matter is that, whether I stay or
usually meet in the evenings after work and play for about two
go, I can still make money, good money … so that’s not why I’m
hours, but sometimes we spend the whole evening playing. I really
doing it.And as far as my career goes it’s common knowledge that
enjoy it and I think it helps keep me focused and alert, but more
my team wants me to stay and … don’t forget … I’ll still be
importantly, it gets me out of the house.We don’t take it seriously
playing for my country.
at all, and we talk and laugh a lot while we’re playing. Yeah, it’s
Int: So you’re making the move purely out of love for the game
more about spending time together really.
and to promote it in the States?
Speaker 3 RM: I’m really excited about the opportunity I’ve been given to
In a way, it’s a bit of a mystery why I’m so fond of water sports. be involved in something that’s considered new and fresh. In some
When I was younger, I spent a lot of time at the seaside with my ways attitudes in Europe towards football are a bit ... well ... tired,
parents. Then, when I moved to Oxford, I did other things like because it has all been seen and done before. And for me as a
rugby and cricket, and I didn’t think that much about it. But after a person, not just an athlete, a whole new world is about to open
few years of living far away from the sea, I felt something was up.That’s why I’m going.
missing from my life. I don’t know; it’s strange. Anyway, now I live Int: You mentioned before that you’ll still be part of the England
on the coast again and I do several different kinds of water team. How are you going to cope with jetting between two
sports. continents?
RM: Just as I’ve always coped with travelling as an international
Speaker 4 player. All players have to travel frequently.You get used to it, and
You know, it’s not that difficult to explain. My parents loved it so anyway, I’m an athlete ... we don’t get as tired from jet lag as much
they used to take me along to the theatre with them when they as people who aren’t fit do.And it’s not as if it’s going to be every
went. Now, I’ve got a fairly tough job with lots of responsibilities, other day, is it?
and I spend a lot of hours at the office. Still, I get to see a play at Int: You’ve had some problems with recurring injuries, though, lately.
least once a week. It’s the only moment when I can truly sit back, Do you think you’re going to be fit enough for the start of the season
take it easy and enjoy myself. There are lots of small theatres in with your new team?
town, so there’s always something good on. RM: I certainly hope so! I can’t wait to get on the pitch to play.
But the doctors are keeping a close eye on my physical condition
Speaker 5 and whatever advice they give I will follow it. If I have to take
It might sound strange, but watching movies is a very important things a bit slower at first then that’s the way it goes.
part of my life. I go to the cinema about two or three times a Int: We’ve talked a lot about the way you feel about the move but
week and if I don’t feel like going out, I rent something. My what about your family?
parents complain sometimes about all the money I spend.Anyway, RM: I think my wife is more excited than I am! Players’ families
I avoid anything serious or too melodramatic because I think are used to moving around; it goes with the job, to be honest. As
there’s enough of that in my hectic day-to-day life. I’m a bit of a for my son, he just sees it as another holiday somewhere … and
dreamer and I need some escapism. These days, I’m really into as a parent I think it’s great that I can offer him the opportunity to
animated films. experience so many fantastic different places at such an early age.
Speaker 6 Int: So it seems that the whole family is looking forward to the move,
I’ve always enjoyed reading books, whether it be fiction, history or then! That’s great! But what about your new team mates? Do you
almost any other subject you care to mention. So I joined my think they’re just as pleased about you coming?
local book club as I wanted the opportunity to discuss the books RM: I’ve met everybody on the team and they were all really
I’d read with other people. It’s really interesting to discuss the warm and friendly. I’ve made it clear to everyone that I will be just
ideas in the books and very intellectually stimulating. I have another member of the team so I don’t want any special star
learned a lot from going to the club and I enjoy expressing my treatment. It’s not a case of me and them. It just doesn’t work like
views too. that at a professional level.
Int: Well, I think we’ve pretty much set the record straight here
Exercise 2 (p. 6) today, Ryan.Thanks for coming in to talk to us.
RM: Thanks for having me.
Int: There’s no doubting the affection that the British hold in their
hearts for the game of football and for its most talented players.
One such player is my guest today, Ryan McClair, who will soon
be leaving our shores to settle permanently in the United States.
And I can’t help but wonder, Ryan, if Americans will ever develop
the same kind of attachment that we do to the sport they call
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MODULE 2 friend. I had eaten crisps from a bowl on the coffee table and
within seconds my throat started to swell. It was horrible, and
Exercise 1 (p. 20)
quite a scary experience for our friend. She later discovered that
Speaker 1 although she had been refilling the bowl of crisps throughout the
My husband took me to an East-Asian restaurant for my birthday afternoon, her flatmate had, at one point, filled the bowl with
this year, as I’m wheat intolerant and their cuisine uses very little peanuts.
wheat. I even managed to order noodles because they were made
Speaker 6
from rice. The evening was great. We ate so much! However, the
John had been off collecting wood for the fire and returned with
next morning I woke up feeling a little ill, and when I looked in the
some wild mushrooms. I was really anxious, but the other guys
mirror, a bad skin rash had developed on my face. I couldn’t
checked the manual we had and said they were a safe variety to
believe it, we had only eaten vegetables, and wheat-free noodles. I
eat. Plus, John’s a chef, so we trusted his judgment. It was only 10
went to the doctor to ask his advise and to my surprise, he
minutes after eating one that Adam was throwing up violently. I
informed me that soy sauce contains wheat.That dark liquid that
knew we shouldn’t have cooked them; we had plenty of our own
is used for seasoning contains wheat – I couldn’t believe it. And
supplies.
yes, I’d used it on my meal that night. I now take a book listing
foods containing wheat wherever I go.
Exercise 2 (p. 20)
Speaker 2 Interviewer: For today’s edition of ‘Health Focus’, we have been
It really annoys me that I’m allergic to dairy products. It’s joined in the studio by Dr Dorian Michaels, who is here to tell us
astonishing the number of things I can’t eat. I didn’t realise it about a group for people with diabetes. Dr Michaels, thank you
myself until I was told I had a dairy intolerance and had to for coming along today.
research it. My friends find it difficult to believe, too. They always Dr: No problem at all, I’m keen to make more people aware of
have to phone me before they have me to dinner to check if the the group.
ingredients are ok. People are very kind and accommodating, but I Interviewer: So why did you feel it was necessary to set up the
still managed to have a mishap once. I was visiting my aunt and she group? Could you give us a little background?
had bought some soya milk, so I could have some tea with her Dr: The group was established a little under a year ago in
and my cousin. We sat around drinking and talking for ages. response to a high demand for information from our patients.We
However, after about an hour, I began to feel really nauseous and I were impressed by how many people wanted to understand their
seemed to be showing signs of my allergy. It turned out that my situation and manage it effectively, so we wanted to offer help.The
aunt had accidentally put normal milk in my tea and soya milk in drop-in sessions seemed the most effective idea, as patients could
my cousin’s. She felt awful, poor thing. speak to healthcare professionals face to face.
Interviewer: So it offers a very personal approach then?
Speaker 3 Dr: That was our aim and we certainly appear to be achieving it.
I discovered that I was allergic to shellfish when I was a young People want to speak to people, not sit in front of the Internet all
boy. My mother loves to eat prawns, and when I was five, I day. And what’s more, sometimes they just want to get together
apparently decided to try some. Shortly after, I started to have with other people that share common problems.As a group, they
trouble breathing and had to be rushed to hospital. After that, I can compare their experiences.
stayed well away from any food from the sea! However, years Interviewer: So these drop-in sessions … I think people can
later, I was in a restaurant with my friend and we were sharing a meet at the local town hall once a week, is that right?
platter of different foods. I had been eating what I believed to be Dr: That’s right – Thursday night.
deep-fried onion rings only to find it was squid. I waited anxiously Interviewer: How do they work? Is there a typical order of
for my allergic reaction to develop … but, to my amazement, it events?
never did. I visited my doctor and he explained it isn’t unheard of Dr: There isn’t really a typical evening, although things have
for allergies developed in childhood to disappear in adulthood. I become a lot more structured as time’s progressed.We’ve found
was very happy although I’m still a little nervous about going out the best way to organise the meetings is to work from a
for a seafood meal! suggestion box. We leave it in the meeting room each week, and
Speaker 4 group members can use it to notify us of the topics they would
I suffer from migraines and had a terrible one two weeks ago. My like addressed.
parents and I had been to Belgium for a long weekend and Interviewer: … So the sessions are run by health care
returned home laden with specialty Belgian chocolates – some professionals but are very much governed by the members?
for friends and family and, of course, some for ourselves! One Dr: Absolutely.We tailor the meetings according to the feedback
night, my mother and I decided to open a box and indulge while we receive. For example, diet is very heavily linked with diabetes,
we were watching a film on TV. They were delicious and I ate so it was suggested that we offer cooking advice. It was very
quite a few. I really loved the ones covered in dark chocolate. successful and now, on a monthly basis, we have a session
Unfortunately for me, I won’t be able to eat it anymore. I didn’t dedicated to recipe sharing and cooking techniques. We have a
realise it was a common trigger for migraines, and the one that I nutritionist from the local hospital who takes members’ favourite
developed that night was excruciating. recipes and rewrites them in a form that is healthier for people
with diabetes. She’s very good at it, and the group members think
Speaker 5 she’s great!
My friend,Anna, and I share a common allergy – neither of us can Interviewer: What a good idea!
eat peanuts. Other nuts, brazil nuts, walnuts, pistachios, and so on, Dr: I agree … and it’s always a lot of fun which I think is
are fine, but if we eat peanuts, we have a frightening reaction important. We do use group sessions to address more scientific
where our throats tighten and we have difficulty breathing. I enjoy issues, but rather than lecturing patients all the time, we hold
cooking with Anna as we both know how careful we have to be. question and answer sessions to help explain new developments
On one occasion a couple of years back, we visited a mutual to our members in the area of diabetes research.We try to be as
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informative, and at the same time approachable, as possible. We impacts of these chemicals on our foods and this has lead to the
want our group members to be relaxed and enjoy the meetings. growth of organic farming. The only problem is that organic
Interviewer: So do your meetings have specific age restrictions products tend to be far higher than the price of conventionally
or can anyone come along? farmed goods.This is partly because the costs of organic farming
Dr: Oh everyone’s welcome, definitely. At the moment, all our are higher but also because organic goods are very fashionable at
group members are adults, but I think that’s because adults are the moment.
keen to learn about the disorder, as they have to look after Interviewer: Once you realised there was a need for affordable
themselves. We would like to see more children, but they are, organic produce, what did you do next?
understandably, less enthusiastic to learn about science and Mr Jacobs: Well, I approached my parents to see what they
specialised cooking, but we do have some carers who come along thought of the idea. My mother has always approved of organic
on their behalf. farming, even though it requires a lot more time and effort to
Interviewer: I see.And how do people find out about the group? tend to the crops. So, when I raised the subject with her and told
Dr: Well, we put up notices around the hospital, but the most her about the rising demand for such goods in London, she was
effective promotion of the meetings so far has been done by our all for it. My father, however, was a little apprehensive at first, but
enthusiastic members who regularly produce leaflets and hand them it didn’t take long to make him see the benefits of getting involved
out to local shops and businesses. They really do make a in this growing sector of farming, to be honest.
commendable effort on behalf of the group. And after seeing the Interviewer: All the produce you sell comes from your parents’
success of our group, our hope is to set up a network of support farm then?
groups throughout the country. Mr Jacobs: It does indeed. It’s great working with my parents and
Interviewer: That’s great and I’m sure you’ll get a good response it’s wonderful to be linked to the farm again, all the way from
from people out there…we wish you the best of luck and London! Hopefully, people will pick up on the family nature of this
continued success. venture. It’s a more personal approach, which I think is really
Dr: Thank you very much. important as shopping in big supermarkets can feel a bit cold and
impersonal. Even if we expand as a business I want to keep it
Exercise 3 (p. 21) friendly – a shop with a personal touch. Just the way shops were
Interviewer: Mr Jacobs, thank you for taking some time out of in the past when local people would meet up in the grocer’s for a
your busy schedule to talk to us today about your wonderful new chat as they did their shopping. I fully intend to be on first name
shop, which I visited myself a couple of days ago. So, tell us, what terms with all my customers, once I get to know them.
made you decide to open a shop selling organic produce? Interviewer: And expansion is on the cards, is it?
Mr Jacobs: I’m really pleased you liked the shop, thanks. Well, Mr Jacobs: Of course. It may take a while as we are a new
business aims aside, the main reason for starting this venture was business. But the plan is to extend the range of organic products
to bring good quality food, at affordable prices, to the people of we sell to include meat and dairy produce and eventually to open
Camden.At the moment we only sell organic fruit and vegetables more branches in other parts of London. But expanding the
but we hope, as the business grows, to include organic meat and business does not mean that we do not intend to stick to our
other organic produce such as cheese and eggs. main principles, which are to sell high quality goods at reasonable
Interviewer: You’ve certainly got off to a good start – Your shop prices in a friendly neighbourhood shop. We don’t just see
seems to be the talk of the town at the moment! Can you tell us ourselves as a business but as a part of the community.
in more detail about why you wanted to sell organic fruit and veg? Interviewer: Well, that just about wraps everything up. The only
Mr Jacobs: Firstly, I’m not a Londoner. I grew up on my parents’ thing that remains for me to add is that listeners can find the shop
farm in Kent and every meal we ate was made using fresh at … .
produce from the fields. So, I think an awareness of good quality
food was instilled in me from an early age. I didn’t know, though, MODULE 3
how lucky I was until I moved to London and saw how hard it is Exercise 1 (p. 34)
to get really fresh, high quality farm produce. I mean, most of the
Speaker 1
fruit and veg in supermarkets is pre-packaged and may have
Our trip to Las Vegas wasn’t exactly cheap for a family of four.We
travelled hundreds or even thousands of miles before it gets to
didn’t mind, though, because we wanted it to be a really special
the shops – it’s not really fresh at all!
trip for all of us. Some of our friends thought the kids wouldn’t
Interviewer: So you don’t think there is good quality food to be
enjoy it as much as we would. But they were wrong. There was
found in London?
loads of great family entertainment on offer. There was just so
Mr Jacobs: Oh no, I’m not saying that. You can find almost
much to do and see that no one got bored for even a minute. I’m
anything you could possibly want in London, if you know where
just glad we could afford such a great family trip.
to go. But the thing is, most of the speciality shops are very
expensive, particularly those selling organic produce. It’s very Speaker 2
difficult to find good produce at reasonable prices. I realised there A group of us from uni decided that a great way to spend our
was a gap in the market and that I could sell a high quality product summer holidays would be to do something really adventurous.We
that was not beyond the pocket of most people. I think everyone opted for back-packing in Peru. It was going to be the trip of a
deserves to have access to good fresh food, not just people with lifetime.What we didn’t know, though, was that you have to spend
an above average income. some time getting used to being high up in the mountains before
Interviewer: Was your parents’ farm organic? you start doing any hiking or, in fact, any kind of strenuous activity
Mr Jacobs: No, the demand for organic produce is a relatively at all.We all ended up getting altitude sickness, which is really awful,
new thing and when I was growing up very few farms were and we had to cut our holiday short. Next time I decide to be
organic. It’s only in recent years that people have begun to adventurous, I’ll make sure I’ve looked into it properly first.
question the idea of spraying crops with chemical fertilisers and
pesticides. People are, quite rightly, concerned about the health
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Speaker 3 sleeping on board the sailboat. During these trips, we try to make
Simon and I have been going to the same place for over ten years port at some of the more interesting islands nearby, to allow the
now. The reason we’ve always loved it is that it has top-quality students to not only get a feel for sailing, but also for the local
facilities and service and it’s a lovely peaceful spot to relax. culture and way of life.
They’ve managed to retain the character of the area and DJ: I have to say, not only does this sound like a great opportunity
encourage tourism at the same time. No big ugly hotels or huge for young people, but also like an amazing job for you.Why did you
noisy discos. It’s small, and it’s friendly, and you can really get away get involved with sailing anyway?
from it all there. It’s a shame more places don’t offer the same Peter: I’m originally from London, and as I’m sure you know, the
kind of tourism. sun is in scarce supply over there. But more importantly, I’ve
always had a passion for the sea, and I want to be able to make it
Speaker 4 possible for young people who share the same passion to
My mate Pete persuaded me to go with him to a popular experience it as fully as possible.
Mediterranean resort. He kept telling me what a fantastic time DJ: What are some skills, besides sailing, that these kids will be able
we’d have and how great the night life was etcetera etcetera. So I to gain while participating in your programme?
thought, why not? Be a bit adventurous for once, and try Peter: That’s a great question. Well, the most important skill the
something different. You see, I usually like going hillwalking, that kids learn is teamwork. Sailing is not a one-person sport, you need
kind of thing. But I was willing to try something new for a change. everyone working together, communicating, and sometimes even
As it turned out, I simply couldn’t wait for it to be over. I was anticipating what needs to be done before being told to do it.
bored on the beach and hated the loud bars … just not my cup of DJ: And are there other benefits, too?
tea, I’m afraid. Peter: Well, sailing requires a lot of discipline and a good level of
Speaker 5 alertness and awareness of your surroundings, as a lack of
I wasn’t keen on the idea of going camping in the first place, but attention could result in serious injury.Also, the young adults that
my girlfriend is a real outdoor, nature-loving type.The first couple take the course learn to rely on and improve their common sense
of days I was just miserable, stuck in a damp tent in a muddy field and to intuitively use various skills they have learned along the
and I kept kicking myself for ever having listened to her. Then way, like how to read the weather and how to identify landmarks
something clicked and I saw the funny side of it. I decided it was and sea life.
best to make the most of it. I soon found cooking hot soup over DJ: Well, it sounds like a great way to spend a summer holiday.
an open fire after a day hiking in the countryside is just what she’d Thank you, Peter, for your time.
said it would be, marvellous. It was quite a revelation really. SC: Thank you.
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JR: Well, obviously we can’t compete with the package deals on Speaker 3
prices. But we think that these kinds of holiday are, in fact, too When I was invited to Jenny’s 21st birthday party, I wasn’t sure I
cheap … and nature is paying the price. I would like to say though, would be able to make it, but I decided to make an effort to go as
that we do offer holidays to suit almost everyone’s budget and we she is a really good friend of mine.The problem is, she lives quite
aim to keep our prices as low as possible. For instance, a week in far away. I had to drive after work to get there, so I was tired, and
a traditional Greek cottage is quite affordable and it’s a to make matters worse, I got stuck in a traffic jam. Then, heavy
sustainable form of tourism – far better than staying in some snow started to fall and in no time at all, driving was becoming
characterless hotel. Surely, it’s worth a little extra. quite dangerous. As you can imagine, I had to drive very slowly
Int: Don’t you think that it’s unlikely that these kinds of holiday and carefully. When I finally got to Jenny’s house, she had already
will ever become really popular? cut the cake and most people were saying their goodbyes. I was
JR: I don’t think anything could be further from the truth. For one really disappointed.
thing, not only is awareness about green holidays growing, but also
many people want a real experience from their holidays. They Speaker 4
don’t want to feel that going on holiday is like a factory process. We had been warned about the heavy rain so we piled up
You know, sometimes you can feel that you haven’t left the sandbags all around the house. We also moved some things
country at all, the only difference is that it’s sunnier. Well, people upstairs, like the computer and the TV. When we went to bed, we
are getting fed up with this and that’s a good thing in my opinion. just hoped for the best. The children and even our dog Jasper
Int: A lot of ecologists are saying that we shouldn’t even go were really scared and couldn’t sleep because of the howling
abroad for our holidays as flying is damaging for the environment, wind. I told everyone not to worry and that everything would be
too. alright. But when we woke up the next morning, we got a nasty
JR: They’re absolutely right, of course! But I don’t think we are surprise – the water had broken through the sandbags and
going to see the end of foreign travel anytime soon, especially flooded the house. Everything was soaking wet – the carpets, the
when you consider the wet, chilly summers we often have here in furniture and even the curtains. Of course, they were ruined and
Britain. Nonetheless, more and more people are opting for everything had to be thrown out.
holidays at home. And you can have a lovely time in your own Speaker 5
country, too. In fact we offer lots of holidays for those who want I was driving my mother’s car when suddenly it just stalled and I
to see more of the British Isles. remember thinking that she should really get herself a new car. It
Int: So where do you go on holiday? was absolutely freezing outside, so I really didn’t want to get out
JR: It’s not often I actually get to go on holiday, I’m afraid, as I’m of the car. However, as it was getting quite foggy as well, I decided
too busy organising them for others. I really want to help make I had better take a quick look under the bonnet to see if I could
tourism a force for nature and not against it and that takes up a spot anything wrong. Unfortunately, I couldn’t tell what was
lot of my time. What my wife and I really enjoy is going on mini- wrong with it.Then the temperature began to drop even further,
breaks to places like the Lake District, and last year we even so I got back into the car to try to keep warm. Luckily, I had my
stayed in a castle in Ireland for a week. It was wonderful. mobile phone with me and I was able to call home. My dad came
Int: John, it’s been lovely to have you with us this morning and as soon as he possibly could – it took him nearly an hour to get
thanks for all the fascinating information. to me because of the fog and ice on the roads.When he arrived,
JR: It’s been a pleasure. he gave me some hot tea from a flask to warm me up, and he
managed to get the car going, too.
MODULE 4
Speaker 6
Exercise 1 (p. 48)
It was our last day on holiday in the mediterranean and we
Speaker 1 decided to take the kids on a boat trip to a nearby island to see
Before I set off, I heard the forecast on the radio as I was having dolphins. When we set off, early in the morning, it looked like it
breakfast. I knew there was a possibility of gale-force winds, but I was going to be a lovely summer day. Unfortunately about an
chose to risk it. I thought the climb would only take a couple of hour into the trip the sky clouded over, the wind really picked up
hours at most. Anyway, it was so calm that morning. I thought they and the sea became very choppy.The captain decided it would be
must have got it wrong.What a mistake! I was only half way up the a good idea to turn back but that didn’t stop us all from getting
mountain when I had to turn back. There was nowhere to find really seasick. We all felt terrible while we were on the boat and
shelter, which made it worse. I ran as fast as I could and just hoped none of us managed to keep our breakfasts down. It was awful.
for the best. It was a frightening experience. I was lucky I got back
uninjured. Exercise 2 (p. 48)
Speaker 2 [I = Interviewer IB = Ian Bridges (customs officer)]
I must have been only about 10 at the time, but I remember it all I: Wildlife campaigners are always telling us to make sure the
so clearly. My brother, sister and I were visiting our grandparents. souvenirs we bring back from holiday were made without causing
They live not far from St. Andrews, where there’s a fantastic injury or death to rare or endangered animals. But what does that
beach.Well, we went there in the morning to avoid all the crowds mean? In the studio with us today, to tell us exactly what we are
and the weather was unusually good, so we spent most of the day and aren’t allowed to bring back home with us, we have customs
there – having our picnic, running along the sand, building officer, Ian Bridges. Ian, welcome to the programme.
sandcastles. Everything was perfect until we got back to the IB: Thanks.
house.We were all as red as tomatoes! Grandma had to put this I: This summer season, a record number of British tourists are
horrible pink liquid on our backs to make us feel better. It was my expected to head to various countries, including some very
first lesson in avoiding sunburn. Now, of course, I’m more careful. exotic locations. What sort of things do they typically bring back
as souvenirs?
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IB: Well, thankfully, most tourists are very careful about what they depend on the sea for many things; for food and other natural
bring back with them. In most cases, the souvenirs they buy aren’t resources, for jobs, and as a natural defence barrier.
harmful, such as the typical Mexican sombrero hat or some Int: So, is it all bad news?
castanets – all good fun and certainly nothing cruel to animals. PH: As you know, many professionals – be it scientists, fishermen,
I: What about illegal items? divers or environmentalists like myself – have been voicing
IB: Although some illegal items are brought in by smugglers for concerns over the decline of the marine environment for quite a
profit, many items are brought back by holidaymakers as while. The chief concern, of course, is the problem of pollution.
souvenirs. Thankfully, the health of the marine environment is a priority for
I: You mean, they don’t know that what they have brought back is the European Union and strategies are being developed to
illegal? protect it. People have now come to realise that treating the sea
IB: That’s right. All too often, weird and wonderful goods bought like a huge dustbin not only harms wildlife but also puts human
by tourists have to be confiscated by the likes of myself. People life at risk. The seas around Britain are home to over 8000
get quite upset when you tell them they have to give up their different species of plant and animal life and we must ensure that
souvenirs. But it’s either that or pay a fine! In serious cases, nothing upsets the ecological balance of their natural habitat.
people may even face a prison sentence. Int: What kind of pollution threatens this balance?
I: What kinds of things are we prohibited from bringing into the PH: There are many forms of pollution. In the past, the dumping
country? of chemicals and heavy metals into the sea was a serious problem.
IB: Things like ivory carvings, many types of fur, coral jewellery, Now various regulations have put a stop to this practice. But
feathers from protected species or bags, belts and shoes made problems still continue as a result of what was dumped in
from certain animal skins. It depends on the country of origin. previous years. Even now, you can still find high concentrations of
I: So how does the traveller know what is and what isn’t allowed? things like industrial chemicals and agricultural pesticides. It will
IB: You should avoid buying any questionable animal or plant take many more years before they drop to safe levels.
products which might endanger rare species or damage the Int: What other things pollute our waters?
environment. That includes snakeskin or crocodile handbags and PH: Oils spills are a problem, too. Whether it is spilled
lizard skin wallets. We all love going abroad and bringing home a accidentally because of careless transport or as a result of a
souvenir of the places we visit, but we have a duty not to destroy devastating storm, oil slicks cause pollution that take a very long
what we have gone to see. If you are in doubt, it is best not to buy time to clean up. With a greater number of oil platforms in the
anything. North Sea, the danger of accidental spills has increased.
I: How can people become better informed? Unfortunately, we will probably never manage to reduce the risks
IB: There are a variety of ways that we are using to educate to zero.
people about what they should or shouldn’t buy. For instance, Int: What can we hope to achieve?
there is a guide for travellers which you can obtain by contacting PH: We can work together to reduce the harmful products in
the Customs and Excise Advice Service – free of charge. Also, our marine environment. By this I don’t just mean industrial
you can always ask the travel company you are booking with to pollution but also plastic and aluminium packaging and other non-
give you information. biodegradable waste.The effects of these kinds of waste can also
I: But, obviously, more needs to be done to educate the public. be devastating. All too often, sea birds swallow pieces of plastic
IB:Yes, I agree.The World Wildlife Fund has been working hard in which make them feel full and then they starve to death. Turtles
recent years, for example, by showing exhibitions of seized and other sea animals eat plastic bags because they mistake them
souvenirs in various cities around the UK. Souvenir alert leaflets for food and then choke to death.We should all reduce our use of
are distributed at international airports and there are special plastic packaging and participate in local recycling programmes.
luggage labels that show images of rare and endangered species. Int: Is there anything else we can do?
I: Do many tourists smuggle in live animals? PH: How about joining a beach clean-up campaign? There are
IB: You would be surprised what people try to get away with! many initiatives, such as the ‘Adopt-a-Beach’ programme that
There have been cases where a live snake has been worn like a belt allow you to help tackle the problem. Thousands of volunteers
or live birds’ eggs have been brought in using specially made vests work every year to pick up and record the amount and type of
with pouches! Sadly, not all live animals survive the journey they litter found on our beaches. In the last ten years, the amount of
make. However, when illegal animals are seized and are still alive, litter found around the UK coastline has doubled, so individuals
they are sent to a holding centre. They are kept as evidence in need to take action now more than ever before it becomes too
future court cases and most are then found homes in zoos. great to reverse.
I: What should we do if we suspect any illegal wildlife trade? Int: It is presumably in everyone’s interest to deal with this
IB: You can report it to our hotline at 01483 4261121. problem?
I: That’s 01483 4261121.Thanks, Ian. PH: Yes, of course. Beach litter isn’t just an eyesore, it’s
IB: Thank you for inviting me. It’s been a pleasure. dangerous, too. But there is some good news. More and more UK
beaches are being recommended for their good sea bathing
Exercise 3 (p. 49) quality. So it may no longer be a health hazard to go to your local
beach. Before you go, check which beaches are safe at the online
Int: I’d like to welcome the environmentalist Paula Hutton who is site the ‘Good Beach Guide’. And don’t forget the more involved
going to be talking to us today about the marine environment you become in ensuring our beaches are clean the more beaches
around Britain’s shores. First of all, Paula, why do you think that there will be in the guide.
British people should be concerned about it?
PH: I think the main reason is pretty obvious, really. Britain is
surrounded by water and has 3,200 km of coastline. We need to
be aware of the state of the marine environment because it has a
direct effect on all of us. British people always have and always will
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The latest thing to come along though might prove to be the end
of my little bookshop. It’s the ebook. Now the ebook is a totally
different way of reading in that you don’t need books – it’s an
electronic book.You pay a fee, download a book from a website
and the pages appear on a small screen on the device which is like
a large mobile phone. But all that’s no different from a paperback,
isn’t it? The only real advantage I can see is that it can hold
hundreds, perhaps thousands, of books. And to be honest, is all
that choice necessary? On a bad day, I can’t choose between my
black shoes and my brown ones, let alone a thousand books.
In the end, it’s not up to me, it’s up to the customers. I’ve heard
ebooks are very popular in Japan, but I have no idea if they’ll be
successful here or not. Time will tell, I suppose. If the public like
ebooks, then the dog-eared paperback may end up like vinyl
records, video cassettes and last year’s games console – at the
rubbish dump. I’m almost at retirement age.Anyone want to buy a
bookshop?
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