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Reading Passage: PAPARAZZI
The word paparazzi was first used in the Italian film La Dolce Vita. One of the characters in the
film was a photographer and his name was Paparazzo. In Italian this means an annoying noise
made by a mosquito. Since the film La Dolce Vita was first shown in 1960, the Word paparazzo
has been used all over the world to describe news photographers.

Paparazzi usually sell photographs to gossip magazines and tabloid newspapers for large
sums of money. But they are often accused of ´hunting´ celebrities to get a good
photograph. The intense interest is a reminder of just how fascinating we find celebrity -
and how difficult it can be for celebrities themselves to cope with the intrusive interest.
Some famous people have even said that their private lives have been destroyed by the
paparazzi.

Several celebrities have complained that their children are followed on the way to school. Actress Julia Roberts, driving
a Mercedes SUV, recently ran a man off the road, got out of her car and demanded he stop following her and
photographing her young children. She said she stood up for herself and millions of other Americans who are being
victimized by video intruders, people who are actively destroying the right to privacy for all Americans.

When Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michel Douglas got married, a plan was made to keep the paparazzi
away from the wedding. The guests weren’t given the exact location of the party until the last minute.
The day before the reception, special tickets were hand-delivered to the guests, who weren’t allowed
to take cameras inside the event. In spite of this, a photographer managed to take photos of the bride
and groom, which were later sold to Hello! Magazine. The Hollywood couple sued the celebrity
magazine for publishing unauthorised photos of their wedding day, after they had sold exclusive rights to rival OK!

In another famous case the paparazzi were accused of putting lives in danger. Princess Diana's tragic death in a car crash
in Paris and the presence of paparazzis at the crash scene raised concerns about privacy laws and press freedom in
Britain. During her funeral service in Westminster Abbey, Earl Spencer, her brother stated that Princess Diana talked to
him endlessly of getting away from England, mainly because of the treatment that she received at the hands of the
newspapers.

The big question is are they really necessary? Do paparazzi have the right to intrude in people’s lives?

1. Match the definitions to the highlighted words. There two extra highlighted words
a- used a legal process to get a court of law to force a person, company, or organization that has treated you unfairly or
hurt you in some way to give you something or to do something __________
b- defended against attack or criticism _________________
c- interfering with privacy ________________
d- one which habitually reveals personal or sensational facts about others _________________
e- on countless times __________________
f- a person or thing that tries to defeat or be more successful than another __________________

2. Answer the following questions about the article

1- Where does the word paparazzi come from? What is the meaning in Italian?
2- What do paparazzi do?
3- Why do celebrities complain?
4- What did Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michel Douglas do to keep paparazzi away from their wedding?
Where they successful?
5- Why did they sue the paparazzi?
6- Why was there discussion after Princess Diana’s death?
 3. LISTENING. LISTEN AND MATCH
THE NEWS REPORTS (A-E) WITH THEIR
SUMMARIES (1-8).THERE ARE THRESS
EXTRA OPTIONS YOU DO NOT NEED TO
USE .

4. GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES. FILL IN THE SPACES USING ING OR TO FORM

The public enjoy _____________________(read) stories about stars in magazines and they hope
___________________ (see) new photos of them with every article. But who takes these photographs? They
are called paparazzi- photographers who spend hours _____________________(follow) celebrities and
_____________________(wait) for them outside nightclubs, hotels and restaurants .
THE CELEBRITY
I refuse_____________________(cooperate) with paparazzi. I never agree _____________________(pose)
for photos and I avoid _____________________(go) to restaurants and nightclubs. Often I can’t face
_____________________(leave) my hose because I know that they will be waiting for me in the street
outside. Of course I realize that fame has a price, and I don’t expect _____________________(lead) a
completely normal life- but just imagine _____________________(have) no privacy at all. I can’t help
_____________________(think) it’s really unfair!
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Most people pretend _____________________(hate) the paparazzi but most of them want
_____________________(be) in the magazines – stars need publicity. OK, so they lose a bit of privacy- but
they still manage _____________________(have)a better life than most other people! And a lot of celebrities
seem _____________________(enjoy)the attention. It’s the paparazzi who have a bad time.Soemtimes we
spend all night _____________________(follow) celebrities an fail _____________________(get) one good
picture!

THE MAGAZINE EDITOR

I can’t stand _____________________(hear) celebrities complain about the paparazzi. If they don’t feel like
_____________________(have) their photo taken, they should stay at home. But instead, they decide
_____________________(go) to expensive restaurants. I often phone stars and suggest
_____________________(take)some photos of them and they usually agree_____________________(co-
operate). And celebrities sometimes phone me and _____________________(be) at a certain place at a certain
time – and they expect _____________________(see) photographers there! Stars need publicity and they
enjoy _____________________(appear) on fashion magazines
FILE 8 B: REPORTED SPEECH AND REPORTING VERBS

1. CHANGE THE SENTENCES TO REPORTED SPEECH

2. READ THE DIALOG AND COMPLETE THE REPORT OF THE CONVERSATION

3. COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE IN EACH PAIR SO THAT IT HAS A SIMILAR

MEANING TO THE FIRST SENTENCE, USING THE WORD GIVEN. DO NOT CHANGE THE
WORD GIVEN.
Example: ‘it’s true. I did take the car without asking.’ admitted
He admitted taking the car without asking.

1. ‘No, I certainly didn’t tell Magda about you and David.’ denied
He ______________________________________ Magda about her and David.

2. ‘Simon, don’t go out on your bike when the roads are icy.’ warned
She ______________________________________ out on his bike when the roads were icy.

3. ‘William, don’t forget to finish your homework before you go out.’ reminded
She ______________________________________ his homework before he went out.

4. ‘Let’s go shopping this afternoon.’ suggested

She ______________________________________ shopping that afternoon.
5. ‘I’ll be on time tomorrow morning!’ promised
He ____________________________________________________________ on time the next
morning.

6. ‘You should buy the latest Coldplay album.’ recommended

She _______________________________________________ the latest Coldplay album.

7.´Someone has been reading my diary. It must have been Ron.’ accused
Helen _______________________________________________________________her diary.

8. ´I’m sorry about all the trouble I’ve caused.I didn’t mean to.’ apologized
She _______________________________________________ so much trouble.

9. ‘I know you’re short of time. I’ll help you type up that report if you want.’ offered
He ______________________________________________ the report because I was short of time.

10. ´You should eat less fat if you want to keep your cholesterol levels down, Megan’ advised
The doctor ____________________________________________________ to keep her cholesterol levels
down.

VOCABULARY. THE MEDIA

1. Complete the boxes with adjectives to describe the means of communication

If a newspaper is it means it has a political tendency.

When a newspaper tries to present the news in a shocking way we call it or

When a TV programme focus on facts and tells the truth it is

If the government decides not to show everything that happens we say that the news has been

2. Fill in the crossword

A
1

2
C

B D

E F
4

5 6

DOWN ACROSS

A. An informative, educational programme. 1. The words at the top of a newspaper article.

B. A magazine which has information about celebrities’ 2. The humorous drawings in a newspaper.
private lives. 3. The first page of a newspaper.
C. TV programmes that tell a love story in a dramatic 4. A type of newspaper that is popular in style and
way. dominated by sensational stories.
D. The colour that is used to describe sensationalist 5. A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or
press. news websites.
E. The person in charge of the organization and opinions 6. The articles that critics write to give their opinion
of a newspaper or magazine. about a film, concert or book
F. When a newspaper is not objective.
FILE 6B
READING.
Read the article about music and mood. Five sentences have been removed. Which sentence A-F fits each
gap (1-5)? There is one extra sentence you do not need to use.

Music and Mood

The helpful effects of music on mental health have been known for thousands of years. Ancient philosophers
from Plato to Confucius sang the praises of music and used it to help deal with stress. (----- 1 -----) Military
bands use music to build confidence and courage. Sporting events provide music to build up enthusiasm.
Modern research carried out by several psychologists supports what most people believe about music benefiting
mood and confidence.
Because of our unique experiences, we develop varied musical tastes and preferences. (----- 2 -----) Babies, for
example, love lullabies. Maternal singing is particularly calming, even if a mother has no formal musical talents.
Certain kinds of music make almost everyone feel worse – even when they say they enjoy it. A study of 144
adults and teenagers who listened to four different kinds of music showed that their emotions changed according
to the music. Grunge music, which has a lot of guitar and drums, for example, led to significant increases in
negative emotions such as sadness, tension, and fatigue across the entire group, even in the teenagers who said
they liked it. In another study, college students reported the opposite when they listened to pop, rock, classical
music, and oldies – songs from more than 15 years ago. They said it helped them feel happier and more
optimistic, friendly, relaxed, and calm.
Everyone who has learned the alphabet knows that it is easier to memorize a list if it is set to music. Scientific
research supports what many people believe – that pairing music with a musical rhythm improves learning and
helps people to remember things. (----- 3 -----) First of all, it can be used as a reward when someone behaves in
the required way. For example, for paying attention to homework for ten minutes, a child can be given the
opportunity to listen to music for five minutes. Second, it can be used to help increase attention to “boring”
academic tasks such as memorization, using songs, rhythms, and dance or movement to enhance the interest of
the lists to be memorized. Instrumental music is great for improving attention and reasoning and for students,
playing background music is not distracting. Lastly, music can be used to help organize activities – one kind of
music for one activity (studying), another for a different activity (eating), and a third kind for going to bed.
Many people find familiar music comforting and calming. In fact, music is so effective in reducing anxiety, it is
often used in by dentists or by doctors just before performing an operation to help patients cope with their
concerns. (----- 4 -----) Any kind of relaxing, calming music can contribute to calmer moods. It is often
combined with cognitive therapy to lower anxiety. Some studies suggest that specially designed music, which
includes certain tones, can help improve symptoms in anxious patients even more than music without these
tones; listening to this music without other distractions (not while driving, cooking, talking, or reading)
promotes the best benefits.
Since ancient times, it has been known that certain kinds of music can help soothe away stress. Calming
background music can help patients in hospital feel less bad-tempered. It can also help elderly patients in
nursing home who are very ill feel calmer. Music, wisely chosen, lowers stress hormone levels. (----- 5 -----)
Knowing that certain kinds of music can reduce stress is one thing. Being attentive in choosing what kind of
music to listen to is another. So, choose your music as carefully as you choose your food and friends.

A Music helps decrease worries in the elderly, new mothers, and children too.
B And in modern times, shopping malls play music to attract customers and keep them in the store.
C This can be used to help children and teenagers with attention problems in several ways.
D However, it’s difficult to explain how exactly it works.
E On the other hand, parents of teenagers know that certain kinds of music, particularly at high volumes, can cause
stress.
F Despite these differences, however, there are some common responses to music.

1 Listen to five people talking about the music they enjoy listening to. Choose from the list (A-F) what each
speaker says about music they listen to. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.
A I like classical music because it has no words.

B Hip-hop music is great fun. Speaker 1 [ ]

C For me, jazz music is comforting. Speaker 2 [ ]

D If I’m alone, I listen to pop music. Speaker 3 [ ]

E Rock music makes me feel more lively. Speaker 4 [ ]

F I’ve become quite interested in folk music. Speaker 5 [ ]

FILE 6B: GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES.
1. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets in the infinitive (with or without to) or the gerund.

1. I learned______________ French when I was at school (speak)

2. Do you fancy ______________ a film tonight? (watch)
3. Laura’s mother doesn’t let her ______________ when she wants (go out)
4. I can’t afford ______________ a holiday this year (have)
5. ______________ can be dangerous and embarrassing as well. (sleepwalk)
6. What are you planning ______________ for the party? (wear)
7. We are looking forward to______________ again. (see)
8. My boss made me ______________ late last night. (work)
9. It’s getting late. We'd better ______________ much longer (not stay)
10. Would you like me ______________ you with the dinner? (help)
11. Will you be able ______________ me a lift to work tomorrow? (give)
12. You need to practice ______________ if you want to pass the English exam.(speak)
13. I like ______________ up early in the morning in the summer. (get)
14. If I tell you, do you promise ______________ anybody? (not tell)
15. Since I’ve moved abroad I really miss ______________ my friends. (not see)
16. You are not allowed ______________ here. (park)
17. She’s been saving ______________ a larger apartment. (buy)
18. I don’t mind ______________.I’m not in a hurry. (wait)
19. Monica might ______________ tomorrow. She's ill. (not come)
20. When I saw him wearing that ridiculous hat, I couldn’t help ___________. (laugh)
21. Would you rather ______________ in the country or in a town? (live)
22. It’s no use ______________ to pay for his share of the bill. He just won’t do it. (ask)
UNIT 4A. STORMY WEATHER
READ THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE AND SAY WHETHER THE STATEMENTS ARE TRUE OR
FALSE

2.FUTURE PERFECT / FUTURE CONTINUOUS. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first sentence, using the verb given.

1. This time next week, we’ll be on the beach in Majorca. Lie

This time next week _________________________________________ on the beach in Majorca.
2. This is my last year working in this office. work
By the end of this year, I ______________________________
3. 6th May is our first wedding anniversary. married
On 6th May _______________________________________ for one year.
4. There’s a test for all classes tomorrow morning. do
All the pupils _____________________________________ a test tomorrow morning.
5. I’m going to finish writing my third letter by Friday. write
By Friday ________________________________________ my third letter.
6. If you don’t need your bike tomorrow, can I borrow it? use
If you ____________________________________________ your bike tomorrow, can I borrow it?
7. The new school will be ready by October. build
We _______________________________________________ the new school by October.
8. I have tickets for the theatre tomorrow so I can’t come for a meal. Watch
I can’t come for a meal tomorrow because _______________________________ a play.
9. By the year 2040 there will be no trees left in this town. cut
By the year 2040 they ________________________________________ all the trees in this town.

3 . Listening. You are going to listen to Martin Cinert from Prague talking about the night the River
Vltava flooded. Mark the sentences T (true) or F (false) New English File Upper page 42 CD2 track 12

1- His office wasn't at risk but his flat was.

2- He took his wife and child to his parents' house.
3- He went back to the flat because he was excited by the situation.
4- Martin went to a place near his flat to watch the water level rising.
5- He looked out of the window and saw that his car park was starting to flood.
6- He was the last person to leave his block of flats,
7- All of the roads he tried were flooded now,
8- He decided to follow another car through the water.
9- Martin's car broke down as he drove through the water.
10- All of the flats in his building were seriously damaged.

UNIT 4B. A RISKY BUSINESS

1. READ ABOUT THE THAI CAVE RESCUE AND CIRCLE THE RIGHT OPTION
2. SAY IF THE SENTENCES ARE TRUE OR FALSE
1- The boys and the coach entered the cave after the heavy rains flooded it.
2- The managed to survive because they had brought some food with them.
3- The coach ate more food than the boys.
4- The boys didn’t seem to have suffered too much stress.
5- All of the boys in the cave and their coach were rescued.
6- One of the rescuers was badly injured during the rescue operation.

3. FIND EVIDENCE IN THE TEXT THAT SHOWS:

 the coach was a very generous person.
 the rescuers didn’t expect to find the boys alive
 they didn’t have much time to rescue the boys

4. LISTEN TO PART OF A RADIO PROGRAMME ABOUT BUNGEE JUMPING AND

COMPLETE THE SENTENCES

5. ZERO / FIRST CONDITIONALS AND FUTURE TIME CLAUSES. Put the verbs in brackets into the
correct form.
1. A-If you ______________ a bakery,_________________ some bread , please! (pass/buy)
B-Yes, of course. How much do you need?
2. A-Did you invite Tim to the party?
B-No, but when I _________________ to him, I _________________him. (speak/invite)
3. A-Hurry up, or else we _________________ the train. (miss)
B-I know, I´m being as quick as I can.
4. Unless you _________________hard, you _________________ the exam. (work/fail)
5. A-I forgot to ask Simon for his phone number.
B-If I _________________ him today, I _________________him for you. (see/ask)
6. When the ice_________________, it _________________ water. (melt/become)
7. When it _________________, the roads _________________ slippery and dangerous. (rain/get)
8. If we _________________ the woolen clothes in hot water, they _________________.
(wash/shrink)
6. EXPRESSIONS WITH TAKE. MATCH THE EXPRESSION TO THE MEANING
1. Look after
 take into account
2. Begin a new activity
3. participate in  take part in
4. like  take care of
5. happen  take place
6.
7.
to leave the ground
do sth slowly
 take off

8. be similar to sb  take advantage of

9. make use of an opportunity  take after
10. think about sth when you are making a decision  take to
 take your time
 take up

7. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING AN EXPRESSION WITH TAKE

UNIT 5A: I’M A SURVIVOR
1- Read the article and answer the questions

Fill in the gaps with the missing phrases

2. CONDITIONALS 2 AND 3 . Rewrite the sentences using a conditional type 2 or 3

A. REWRITE THE SENTENCES USING A SECOND OR THIRD CONDITIONAL.
1. I didn´t have enough money. I didn´t take the taxi.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. I was tired. I went to bed early.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. I drink coffee. I can´t sleep at night.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. She wasn´t interested in the film. She didn´t go to the cinema.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. Mike doesn´t run fast. He won´t come first.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. I didn´t know she was the examiner. I made a silly joke.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
7. Romeo thought Juliet was dead. He committed suicide.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
8. Oliver was punished. He asked for more food.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE VERBS IN BRACKETS USING MIXED CONDITIONALS.
1. I __________________________ a millionaire now if I __________________________that job.
(be/take)
2. If you __________________________that plane you __________________________dead now.
(catch/be)
3. If I __________________________all my money on CDs, I __________________________ to the party
tonight. (spend/ go)
4. If he __________________________ the medication as prescribed, he ________________________ sick in bed.
(take/not still lay)
5. If he __________________________after the car thief and __________________________a heart
attack, he __________________________ alive today. (not run-suffer/ probably be)

4. Underline the correct form of the verb.

ECT FORM OF THE VERB.

VOCABULARY. FEELINGS
C. UNDERLINE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB.
VOCABULARY. FEELINGS
1. COMPLETE THE WORDS IN THESE SENTENCES.
1. Sad because you are away from your family and friends. __________________

2. Feeling ashamed because you have or haven’t done something. __________________

3. Afraid or worried about something. __________________
4. Feeling or showing thanks. __________________
5. Feeling happy because something unpleasant has stopped. __________________
6. Unhappy because you have no friends or people to talk to. __________________
7. Upset because something you hoped for hasn't happened. __________________
8. Pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done. __________________

CHOOSE THE RIGHT OPTION

1. Extremely confused. BEWILDERED/ ASTONISHED

2. Very excited. THRILLED / GUTTED

3. Incredibly pleased. BEWILDERED / DELIGHTED

4. Extremely upset. MISERABLE / DEVASTATED

5. Extremely shocked or disgusted. HORRIFIED / TERRIFIED

6. Very surprised. BEWILDERED/ ASTONISHED

7. Feeling such strong emotions that you don't know how to react. SHATTERED /
OVERWHELMED

8. Extremely disappointed. THRILLED / GUTTED

WISHES .
1-Choose the right option
1- I wish I _____ go to work tomorrow. b- wasn't
a. wouldn't have to c- were
b. didn't have to
c. hadn't had to 5- It looks like rain. I wish I ____ my umbrella.
a. would have brought
2- If only I _____ that to her. She's not speaking to b. had brought
me now. c. brought
a. wouldn't say
6- I'm starving. If only there _____ a restaurant
b. hadn't said open now.
c. didn't say a. would be
b. had been
3- He wishes _____ the kitchen in such a mess. He c. was
always has to clean before he cooks.
a. they wouldn't leave 7- I wish they______ the plan – I preferred it the
b. they had left way it was.
c. they would leave a. hadn't changed
b. didn't changed
4- She wishes they _____ ten years ago! c. wouldn't change
a. would have met
a. met 8- I didn't tell him and now it's too late. If only
b. had met ______him.
a. I tell
5- If only he _____ here now. He'd know what to do. b. I told
a- would be d. I'd told

2- Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form

1. If only they _____ you for advice before they started the project. You're the expert! (ask)
2. He wishes he ____ back in time and visit Ancient Rome.(can go)
3. I wish she _____ her shoes there. I'm always falling over them.(not leave)
4. The traffic on the roads was terrible. I wish we _____ the train instead! (take)
5. I'm not saying it again. I wish _____ when I'm talking.(listen)
6. If only I _____ the time off work, I'd come and visit you.(can take)
7. I'm so tired. I wish I _____ home earlier last night.(go)
8. We're having such a lovely time in Scotland. If only it _____ all the time, though!(not rain)
9. If only the government _______more quickly at the start of the pandemic. (act)
10. I wish my kids ______ the table after meals – I’m always telling them to! (clear)

3- Look at the pictures and write their wishes

REVISION NEW ENGLISH FILE UPPER

UNIT 2 FILES B/C

Read the text and insert the missing lines in the gaps. There is an extra paragraph which you do not need to use.
VOCABULARY WORK: Find words or phrases in paragraphs A- G which have these meanings. The
paragraph letter is in brackets.

1- (A) - dark and depressing 4- (E) - start a journey

2- (B) - smiling from ear to ear 5- (E ) - walk on shallow water with bare feet

3- (C) - wait for someone in order to collect him / 6- (F) - force to go somewhere, esp. for trial
her

TRAVELLING BY PLANE: Complete the following sentences

1. Look at the departures board to find out in which desk you have to
__________- _______
2. Check how much _______________ you are allowed to take with you.
3. After you go through security check , you must show your
_________________
4. When you hear the announcement of your ________________, go to your
____________ and wait until is time to _______________ the plane. Have your ______________
_____________ at hand because you must show it to the airline staff.
5. Check your seat number and if it is a _____________ or an _____________ seat.
6. Put your ____________ ____________ in the overhead locker or under the seat in front of you.
7. If you have any problems you can ask the _____________ _______________ to help you.
8. Read the safety instructions carefully and __________ your seatbelts. Switch off any electronic
equipment while the plane is _______________ or ______________
9. When you get off the plane, you have to go to ___________ ____________ to pick up your suitcases .

FILE 2 B: NARRATIVE TENSES. Complete the news story with the correct form of the verbs in the
box. There may be more than one possibility
FILE 2B : ADVERBS AND ADVERBIAL PHRASES
1. RIGHT () OR WRONG (X)? CORRECT THE WRONG WORDS
1. Jack played brilliant and he won the tennis final. X brilliantly
2. Flying is a very safe way to travel.
3. My brother had an accident because he was driving too fast.
4. I speak French really bad. People hardly understand me when I speak it .
5. She works hardly and she is very ambitious as well.
6. is this word spelt correctly here?
7. His parents have been happy married for nearly forty years.
8. My friend sings quite good, but she will never do it professionally.

2. INSERT THE ADVERB OR ADVERBIAL PHRASE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IN THE SENTENCE
1- He gets up when his alarm clock rings . (usually / immediately)
usually immediately
2- Although she studies, she goes to the library. (a lot/ hardly ever)
3- I crashed my new car. (unfortunately/ last week)
4- We should leave tomorrow. (ideally/ tomorrow)
5- My brother eats. (always/ unhealthily)
6- I would have thought you were fifty. (never / almost)
7- My brother forgot his girlfriend’s birthday (nearly/ yesterday)
8- Do you wear jeans? (ever/ at work)
9- We are tired because we went to bed late. (incredibly / last night)
10- Jack and Susan have got divorced.(apparently/ recently)

3. CIRCLE THE CORRECT ADVERB OR ADVERBIAL PHRASE.

1. 2. I have been taking many tests lately / late, so I have been studying very hard.
3. Those shoes were specially / especially made for the London show.
4. The appetizers and specially / especially the soup were delicious.
5. I have near / nearly finished my essay.
6. At the end / in the end of the day, I would like to do something different.
7. Your son drives that car too fast /fastly. It's dangerous!
8. I'm doing the French course because I'm going to Paris next year and I don't speak French very good/ well.
9. If you study hard/ hardly you won't have any problems with your exam.
6. Don't come back lately/ late tonight - you must be in the house before eleven!
7. Speak up, I can hard/ hardly hear you! What?
8. Nowadays / Actually a lot of people travel abroad.
 File 2 A : Doctor, doctor!

1- READING . Read the text about running

1- Throughout history, humans have always run. Thousands of years ago, they ran to hunt food. In the
1800s, sport became an important part of children’s education. After the modern Olympics began later that
century, athletes became famous. People admired them and wanted to be like them. However, until about
forty years ago, watching running races was more popular than running. Now this has changed. More and
more people are recognising the health benefits of exercise, and are putting on their running shoes!

2- It is a well-known fact that exercise is good for you. Studies have shown that it can help prevent many
types of illness including heart disease and cancer. It will also help you live longer. Studies show that
exercise can add up to 5 years to your life. Of course, there are many ways to exercise. Running is just one
of them. But running may have advantages over other kinds of exercise. For example, one study showed
that people who ran more than 50 miles per week had more HDL cholesterol (good fat) than people who did
not run.

3- If you find you feel better after exercise, there’s a good reason for it. Running makes your body release
feel-good chemicals called endocannabinoids. As a result, no matter how bad you feel, running will cheer
you up. In fact, a 2012 study found that just 30 minutes of running per week for three weeks helped people
sleep better and improved their mood.

4- Of course, as well as benefits, there are some downsides to running. Many runners complain of
problems with their knees. Running on roads is especially damaging. Using a running machine at a gym is
less harmful. If you do not warm up and stretch properly, your muscles will ache. Running is especially risky
in hot weather if people do not drink enough water.

5- If you’re interested in taking up running, it’s important to do it properly, and these tips will help. Keep your
head up. Look straight forward, not down at your feet. Relax your neck and shoulders, hold your body tall
and lift your chest, as this will help you breathe more easily. If you lean forward, you will hurt your lower
back. Short distance runners lift their knees to run, but for distance running, keep them low, or you will use
up all your energy.
Choose the best title for each paragraph below. There is one title you don’t need.

 Running and emotional health

 Running problems

 Reasons to run

 The best way to run

 The health benefits of running

 Running to lose weight

Are these statements TRUE or FALSE ?

1 The modern Olympics began in the 1800s.

2 40 years ago, people generally preferred to watch running than to run
3. Runners have less HDL cholesterol than non-runners.
4. Endocannabinoids are chemicals that make you feel better.
5. Running for 30 minutes every 3 weeks will improve your mood.

6. Running on roads damages the knees more than running on a machine

7. You should lean forward when you run.
8. Don’t lift your knees when running long distances.

Mention five benefits running has on health

1- _________________________________________
2- _________________________________________
3- _________________________________________
4- _________________________________________
5- _________________________________________
2- FILE 1 C: PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE & CONTINUOUS
Complete the interview with a rock musician. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
Journalist: What 1- _________________________________________ (you / do) since we last met? I haven’t
really heard anything for a few years now.
Frantz: We 2- _________________________________________ (record) our next album, but we 3-
_________________________________________ (not / finish) it yet.
Journalist: How far 4- _________________________________________ (you / get) with it?
Frantz: I 5- _________________________________________ (write) about 20 songs, which is too many to
put onto one CD. So, we 6- _________________________________________ (try) to work out which ones to
keep and which ones to leave out.
Journalist: Is that why you’re not planning any live shows at the moment?
Frantz: That’s right. We 7- _________________________________________ (tour) more or less non-stop for
about two years. I need some quiet time to write.
Journalist: And what is the new material like? Is it very different from earlier songs?
Frantz: Yes, I 8- _________________________________________ (work) with a Cuban guitar player called
Fernando Gutierrez. We 9- _________________________________________ (admire) each other’s music for
a long time, but this is the first time that we 10- _________________________________________ (actually /
play) together.

3- Complete the vocabulary race related to health and medicine

1. You won´t be able to buy the medicine unless the doctor writes this.
PR____________
2. He´s got a S__________ T______________.
3. My head is killing me. I´ve got a H___________
4. When you eat something that is not in good condition you have
F_________ _____________
5. If you smoke, are overweight and do not exercise you can have a H__________
______________
6. When you suffer a S__________ your brain is affected so you can have a paralysis or other
consequences.
7. Oh no ! A bee! I´m A_____________ to them.
8. When you have a C____________ you sneeze and you have a running
nose.
9. Her friend stepped on her T_____. Now it is really S_____________
10. If you stay in the sun for too long you might have a S_______________
11. If you take more medicine than you need you can have an O______________
12. Some medicines are good to treat an illness but they can have nasty S___________
E_________
13. When playing football he S_____________ a muscle and now he has
to wear a B __________.
14. While I cooking, I cut myself with a knife and I have a big
W____________ in my hand.
15. He had a really bad F________ . He had a high fever and felt
rundown.
16. I wasn´t feeling very well. I felt R________ D_________
17. If you feel sick you might T_____________ _____
18. When you faint you P ______________ ________.
19. If the cut is too deep you will need S__________
20. If you B_______________ P_____________ is high you need to control it by eating less salt.
21. The place where a surgeon operates is the O______________ T____________
22. The signs your body gives when you have an illness are the S_____________
23. I´m afraid I drank too much last night. I have a terrible H_______________.
24. If you don´t feel well you should go and see your family doctor or __________
 Project Advertisements. File 9A
Reading. British TV bans Australian tourism ad

British TV bosses have banned a commercial made by Australia’s

tourism industry inviting tourists to Australia.

The ad will not be shown because of the words “bloody hell” in the slogan,
"So where the bloody hell are you?" The question is an invitation for Brits
to take a vacation in Australia. However, the conservative advertising
executives decided it was “bad” language and too rude for British ears. The
colourful commercial highlights all the things Australia is famous for -
lovely beaches, crystal clear ocean, aboriginal dancing and beer. The advert
is part of a $100 million campaign to lure more tourists to Australia.

As a result, the word "bloody" will be cut for the advert when shown on UK TV. Australia’s Tourism Minister
Fran Bailey is shocked by the ban and said it was “comical” because the uncut commercial would still appear in
cinema, in print and online in the UK. She added the regulators are out of touch with British opinion - based on
our research and the initial feedback the British are loving our cheeky sense of humour.''

Tourism executive Scott Morrison is also amazed at the decision and said the ban would only make
the campaign more successful: the ban has given the “visit Australia” campaign a lot of free
publicity. "We thank the UK authorities for the extra free publicity and invite them to have a 'bloody'
good holiday in Australia."Mr Morrison nevertheless, said he hoped the Broadcast Advertising
Clearance Centre (BACC) would reconsider its decision.

1. TRUE / FALSE: Read the article and say whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F):

a. British TV executives banned an Australian ad because of bad language. T/F

b. A slogan in the ad for Australian tourism talked about blood. T/F
c. Britain’s advertising execs are worried about British people’s ears. T/F
d. British people can still see the banned ad in cinemas and in newspapers. T/F
e. Australia’s tourism minister said the commercial was funny. T/F
f. The minister said Brits loved the Aussies' sense of humor. T/F
g. An Australian politician said the ban had had a good impact on their campaign. T/F
h. They hope that they will change their mind about the ban. T/F

2. Match the following synonyms from the article:

a. shown in newspapers and magazines

b. cheeky Impolite
c. lure Complete
d. rude Response
e. highlights Audacious
f uncut Surprised
g. in print Displayed
h. out of touch Stresses
i. feedback Attract
j. amazed not reflecting what is true
invite
3. LISTENING :

4. VOCABULARY. ADVERTISING: Complete the crossword

E
A
G
B
F
H
C

a- Small ads placed in newspapers and magazines intended to sell or buy products or services: _____________ ____
b- Companies pay money to have their name associated with certain events: ____________________
c- A catchy song that advertisers create for a certain product: ____________________________
d- Adverts on the radio or television: ______________________
e- A short easy to remember phrase that is associated to a product: ____________________________
f- A piece of paper that has something printed on it (such as an advertisement or an announcement) and that is given to
many people: ________________________
g- Adverts that appear in your computer screen when you visit certain websites: ___________________________
h- Posters , usually by the side of the road, advertising a product or service: ___________________

GRAMMAR.

1. PASSIVE VOICE.Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence
using the correct PASSIVE form.

1. The new boss has promised us a pay rise.

We _________________________________________________ the new boss.
2. They didn’t tell us about the new rules.
We _________________________________________________ about the new rules.
3. They’re launching the product next week.
The product _________________________________________________ next week.
4. They were preparing the celebrations all weekend.
The celebrations _________________________________________________ all weekend.
5. We should preserve our traditional customs
Our traditional customs _________________________________________________
6. They will open a new internet cafe near my house.
A new internet cafe _________________________________________________ near my house.
7. They had prepared the lab before the experiment.
The lab _________________________________________________ before the experiment.
8. The teacher asked her to rewrite the whole composition.
She _________________________________________________ the whole composition.

2. Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. These days, laptops (use) ___________________________________by students as young as five years old.

2. Many new computer models (introduce) _____________________at the technology exhibition show next
month.

3. The software on my computer (install) __________________________________before I bought it.

4. The new computer lab (complete) __________________________________by the end of the year.

5. Have you checked to see if the mouse (attach) ______________________________to the computer?

6. This battery (guarantee) __________________________________________to last for two years.

7. Presentations of new software (plan) _______________________________________right now.

8. The files you need (already / download) _________________________________________.

9. The telephone (invent) ___________________________________in the 1870s.

10. The photocopier (service) _________________________ so when I wanted to use it I couldn’t.

3. CAUSATIVE HAVE. Rewrite the sentences using have something done.

1. Her skirt is being cleaned at the moment.

She _________________________________________________________________________.
2. My hair is trimmed once a month.
I _________________________________________________________________________.
3. Central heating is going to be installed in our house next month.
We _________________________________________________________________________.
4. Sam’s burglar alarm was fitted last week.
Sam _______________________________________________________________________.
5. My car is being repaired at the moment.
I __________________________________________________________________________.
6. The band’s new single has just been recorded.
They ________________________________________________________________________.
7. Our new furniture is going to be delivered tomorrow.
We ________________________________________________________________________.
8. Their new house is being decorated at the moment.
They ________________________________________________________________________.
9. The office windows will be cleaned.
We ________________________________________________________________________.
10. A new jumper has been knitted for me.
I __________________________________________________________________________.
 11. A new pair of glasses is going to be made for him.
He ________________________________________________________________________.

4. Complete the sentences using a causative verb in the correct form HAVE + SOMETHING + DONE
using the words in brackets.

1. I ______________________________________ at the health centre yesterday. (my blood pressure / check)

2. Jim is _________________________________________________ tomorrow. (his new computer / deliver)

3. How often ___________________________________________________ these days? (your hair / cut)

4. You’re sitting very close to the TV. I think you should ___________________________ (your eyes / test)

5. I’m staying with my in-laws this week as I ________________________________. (my house / redecorate)

6. Have you ever thought of ___________________________________________________? (portrait / paint)

7. We usually _____________________________ every two years. (the bedrooms / redecorate)

8. Sarah isn't making her own wedding dress, she ____________________________ by a designer in Italy.( it /
make)

9. _____________________________________from your house? (you / ever/ anything / steal)

10. I'm going to do my food shopping online and I __________________________________to my house. (the
food / deliver)

5. Complete the second sentence so that it is as similar in meaning as possible to the first sentence, using
the word given. This word must not be changed.
1) We do not add preservatives to our products. NOT
Preservatives ______________________________________________________ products.
2) The police have just arrested him on suspicion of murder. BEEN
He ___________________________________________________________on suspicion of murder.
3) They couldn’t use the car because the garage was servicing it. BE / HAVING
The car _________________________________________ because they
_______________________________________ serviced.
4) They are going to open the new supermarket next week. OPENED
The new ______________________________________________ next week.
5) The hairdresser dyed her hair blonde yesterday. DYED
She ______________________________________________ yesterday.
6) They are publishing a lot of books on information technology. BEING
A lot of books ______________________________________________ on information technology.
7) The court ordered him to pay a fine of $100. WAS
He ______________________________________________ a fine of $100 by the court.
8) The mechanic should fix the brakes of your car. HAVE
You ______________________________________________ by a mechanic.