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STUDENT’S BOOK ANSWER KEY Level 2

Unit 9 2 Listening
B
1 Reading ✓ I understand why the way children play has changed.
✓ Children used to engage in more imaginative play.
B
She seems pessimistic about current developments in C
children’s play because she feels there is less and less Becky, 38:
play, and more and more structure in children’s lives, and Children play different types of games now because of
that this will limit their development. new technology, and some of the games are very good
for numeracy and literacy. The basic way that children
C
play hasn’t changed that much.
1 d 4 c Pedro, 25:
2 b 5 f Parents used to leave their children to play on their own.
3 e 6 a Now parents organize their children’s time and take
them to play centers.
D
The writer’s intent is to … 3 Grammar
c persuade the reader that we need to encourage A
creative play for children. They think the employees will be more productive.
Possible answers:
Notice!
Paragraph 1 helps the writer achieve her purpose by
telling the reader that she knows what she’s talking Jeff is a software designer at a small software company.
about, because she’s been working with children for He is playing table tennis at work, but that’s not a
over 30 years. problem because his company insists that he spend
Paragraph 2 explains how types of play affect children’s part of his work day playing! His boss asks that he take
development and that play is very important in children’s a break every couple of hours to do something fun.
development. Many psychologists now recommend that people spend
Paragraph 3 shows that young children now spend more time playing and less time working. They say it
more time on academic subjects than playing. is essential that people relax and have fun in order to
Paragraph 4 states a concern about the effects of a lack be more productive. They also say it is important that a
of play. person not work too many hours without taking a break.
Paragraph 5 explains what the negative consequences Also, it is recommended that everyone play a sport or
will be if children no longer play. game during at least some of those breaks. Of course,
Paragraph 6 explains that the problem is worldwide and most companies don’t demand that their employees
says that there is a need for change. take time off to play. Some simply suggest that workers
not spend the whole day at their desk. Some final advice
E from Jeff, though: “Just don’t spend too long playing
1 outcomes 5 engage in and forget to work. It definitely isn’t recommended that
you play all the time!”
2 emerge 6 imitate
3 outlet 7 open-ended The verbs are in the base form.
4 numeracy 8 literacy Verbs: insist, ask, recommend, demand, suggest
Adjectives: essential, important, recommended

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B 5 Grammar
Form Notice!
1 His boss asks that he take a break every couple of 1 The fast pace of life today demands that your brain
hours to do something fun. function at its top capacity.
2 Of course, most companies don’t demand that their 2 Some researchers recommend increasing brain
employees take time off to play. function by playing video games of the type that
3 Some simply suggest that workers not spend the require you to think and react very quickly.
whole day at their desk. 3 … if your job requires sitting in front of a computer
4 They say it is essential that people relax and have screen for hours.
fun in order to be more productive. 4 Furthermore, it’s important for you to include games
5 It definitely isn’t recommended that you play all that are specifically designed to increase brain
the time! function.
6 They also say it is important that a person not work
too many hours without taking a break. Only the first one is followed by the subjunctive.

Function B
1 T Form
2 T 1 The fast pace of life today demands that your brain
function at its top capacity.
C 2 …video games of the type that require you to think
1 check and react very quickly.
2 is 3 Some researchers recommend increasing brain
3 not take function by …
4 allow 4 … if your job requires sitting in front of a computer
screen …
5 be
5 … it’s important for you to include games …
6 to work
7 not work Function
8 be The alternatives to the subjunctive in the table above
have the same meaning as the subjunctive.
4 Speaking
A C
Invitation 1: Informal, Accepted 1 It is vital for us to exercise our brains as well as
Invitation 2: Formal, Paul: Accepted, Olivia: Declined our bodies.
Invitation 3: Informal, Declined 2 The company recommends learning to play at least
one video game.
B 3 It is essential for you to keep your brain active.
1 up for 4 I propose giving the employees free video games.
2 Want to 5 Our boss is asking us to attend a brain training
3 I’d like to invite workshop.
4 Would you like
5 Sounds great
7 Writing
6 ’d love A
7 Sorry, can’t an opinion article on a controversial subject
8 Can I take
B
9 Maybe
1 F
10 won’t be able to
2 T
3 T

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lifeSkills Language wrap-up

A
1 Vocabulary
1 c
2 a A
3 d 1 outlet
4 b 2 outcomes
3 engage in
B 4 open-ended
Quote 1: 5 imitate
“My daughter spends about an hour each day playing
video games and at least an hour playing outside with B
friends. I make sure she plays properly and doesn’t 1 up for
just waste time. I think play is an important part of 2 a rain check
children’s lives because it helps their mental and social 3 want to
development. They learn to make their own decisions,
4 sounds great
and they learn how to socialize with other children.
5 sorry
Play is an essential part of childhood in my opinion.”
Quote 2: 2 Grammar
“I didn’t like traditional games when I was a kid, and 1 is
I spent most of my time playing computer and video 2 to play
games. A lot of people say that those games have 3 not
negative effects on kids, but they haven’t affected me.
4 to let
The games taught me a lot of skills, like following maps or
5 having
planning ahead. They also taught me about technology,
and I work with computers now. The only problem 6 help
I can see is that children can become pretty isolated 7 that
playing those games. I know as an adult, I’m a little 8 interrupt
uncomfortable in social gatherings, and I prefer to do 9 give
things on my own, but I’m good at my job.” 10 letting

C Writing workshop
Possible answers: A
Three main points:
1 T
1 Video games can be addictive.
2 F
2 Video gaming can cause anti-social behaviour
3 T
because it often leads to spending less time with
people in the real world. 4 T
3 Spending too much time playing video games limits
B
time spent doing other activities.
Paragraph 1: Introduction
D Topic sentence: In my opinion, dominoes is a game
that has many advantages and no disadvantages.
1 In some countries, young people are sent to special
Paragraph 2: Advantages of dominoes
clinics to cure them of their addiction even though
Topic sentence: Here is why dominoes is much more
there is no real evidence that it is actually a physical
than just a game, and why it is definitely not a waste
or psychological condition.
of time.
2 Gamers these days often play games that take place
Also develops analytical skills
online and that involve interacting with a wide range
Paragraph 3: Conclusion
of people.
Topic sentence: In conclusion, dominoes requires
thinking and planning, so it is a good way to train
your brain.
Also fun, and doesn’t cost money

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