Module People of the World STUDYSKILLS

Unit 1
Heroes and Villains SCAN ME! Reading effectively
Read the text once quickly. This will help you understand what
type it is, the author's purpose and its general content. Read
the questions and the answers. Read the text again carefully

Lead-in Listening and find the part of the text each question refers to. The

information may be phrased in different words.

Which of the characters in the In pairs, decide which of these adjectives best
a.
a.
describe
pictures are heroes/heroines and each character in the pictures. Read the text and for each question (1-4) choose the best
which are villains? answer a, b, c or d. Then, explain the highlighted words.
Intelligent and sporty Batman Mischievous and funny
Creative Gentle and kind 1 What is the writer's main purpose in writing the text?
b. Who has got ...?
Evil and cruel Violent and cruel a to describe how heroes catch villains Iron Man
cowl with ear-like parts Dominant and cruel b to describe some well-known heroes and villains
a staff with glowing green ord Thanos
c to tell some well-known cartoon stories
at the tip A: Who do you think intelligent and sporty?
d to tell some well-known fairy tales
a glove that can harness powers B: I'd say Batman.
red lips fixed in a grin 2 What does the writer say about the Joker?

device that helps his heart beat (P,) Listen and check. Which extra character is described? a He is always serious.
long black horns b He both intelligent and has superpowers.
powerful muscles Reading c Batman is his greatest enemy.
cape that acts like wings d He buys the weapons he uses to cause terror.
3 Look at the pictures and the title of the article. What does
long blonde hair ending at her the title mean?
3 Which of the statements is true of Iron Man?
waist a He has superpowers

Batman has got a cowl with His heart cannot work well on its own.

ear-like parts
Characters Larger then Life d
He hardly wears his body armour.

He does not make his armour by himself.

What is the writer's opinion of villains? Princess Aurora
In any book, cartoon or film we all love to
a protective suit of armour, and a glove that
see the heroes defeat the villains, save the can harness power from infinity stones. They are more important than the heroes.
world, win the girl and live happily ever after. Thanos plans to use this power to erase half He likes them more than the heroes.
But just between you and me, don't we feel a of the human population. Due to this, he
Batman He happy to see them lose
little bit sorry for the villains as well? seen as an enemy by many, notably Iron Man
They are just as important as the heroes
Batman the superhero protector of who teams up with other heroes, the Avengers,
Gotham City. After witnessing the murder of to try to stop him.
Listen and read. Say few words about the stories
his parents as a child, he swore to fight crime. Iron Man is identified by the armour he
does not have any superhuman powers, wears, which he largely made for himself. and suggest another title for the text.

but relies on his intelligence, athletic ability Though he has no superpowers, his armoured
and scientific knowledge. He wears a costume suit gives him strength, makes him fly, and Speaking
that acts like armour. His cape can spread shoots rays from the palms of his metal gloves.
b Tell the class about your favourite film or TV hero(ine)/
out like wings which can be used to glide He also has a device on his chest that helps
villain. Talk about:
down safely from heights. As a crime fighter, his damaged heart to beat well.
Batman laces several enemies. His biggest Once a good fairy, Maleficent suffered • the character's name • where he/she appears
enemy is the Joker, a violent maniac with a betrayal from King Stefan that turned her pure
clown-like appearance. heart to evil. To revenge, she placed a curse
character • appearance • what happens in the story
The Joker, a master criminal, has chalk- upon the king's newborn daughter, Princess
white skin, green hair and a permanent grin Aurora, which she makes to only be broken by
stretched across his face. At one time he can the kiss of true love. Later on, Maleficent Writing.
be mischievous and funny, but at other times developed a maternal love for the princess.
violent, brutal and cruel. He has no That love broke the curse when she kissed
Portfolio: Use your answers from Ex.
superpowers, instead he is intelligent and Aurora on the forehead. to write short paragraph for an online
good at chemical engineering and weapon Whether heroes or villains, these are the teen magazine about your favourite hero/
design, which he useS to create characters I admire the most. love to watch heroine or villain. Use the second and third
instruments of terror. the heroes fight the villains and eventually see Maleficent
Joker paragraphs of the text as a model. Startlike
One of the most powerful good win over evil. I alsocan't help feeling for
this:
villains is Thanos. He much villains and their weaknesses; 1 just love to
larger than the average human, hate them! These stories are timeless and the IS my favounte ..... He/She's
with powerful muscles, a broad characters are definitely larger than life.
face and purple Skin. He often wears
1b Vocabulary practice 1b
Character A Actors wanted
for new film
"Bad Guys'
Reading Location: Brooklyn Audition date: 14th September
of texts are and
a. What type Characters:
B? What do you think they • Sean - 25-30, dark
about?
complexion,
are
tall,medium build, good-looking,
cruel and greedy
the texts. Which advert: Helen
b Read Stacy- 30-36, pale complexion,
medium height, slim, average
wants actors to advertise Send pictures Ann
and CVs to: looks, vain and selfish
something?
Laura - 26-32, fair complexion,
2 asks people to apply by email? Michael Glover, Chimera short, average build, pretty,
3 only wants three people? Filmworks Inc. email: optimistic, caring, sensitive and
[email protected] honest
wants only male actors?

Underline the character B

CASTING CALL
C.

adjectives in the adverts.

Use them to answer the FOR TV COMMERCIAL
questions. John
Tim
What do we call : person who...
Location: Creative Edge Studios, Los Angeles Seeking: Three male actors
1 has good manners? Jack: andsome, blond hair, blue eyes, aged 18-23; friendly, patient, polite
Buddy: good-looking. dark curly air, moustache, in early twenties;
2 likes to hurt or upset people?
friendly, generous, easy-going
3 shows understanding of other Delivery Guy: tall, strong build, in late twenties; impatient, bossy, rude
people's needs?
Also seeking: male and female extras, aged 16-18
4 is very proud of their looks?
Actual shooting date is Sunday, 28th September
5 expects goodthings to happen?
6 cares only about himself/ Please call Dawn Reed with any questions 703-478-0880
herself?

doesn't get upset or angry? Speaking

8 gives more than is usual? In pairs, use character adjectives to talk about people you know. Listening He is very friendly with/of my parents.

Who is who? Look at the picture, listen

4 She's afraid for/of dogs
A: Have you met our new neighbour?
STUDYSKILLS and write the names: Alex, Chris, Joanna,
5 Pat is jealous of/at her sister.
B: No, I haven't. What's he like:
Laura and Sam for people 1-5. What does each He is kind to/with his parents.
A He's very friendly and polite!
Remembering New Words: person look like? Ann is patient of/with children.
Opposites
Pete is rude to/at his friends
Learn words in pairs of opposites. Appearance
This will help you remember them GAME
more easily. 4 Which words in the adverts (A B) describe appearance/
height/build? Think of a person from the picture above. Writing.
In teams, try to guess who this person is.
2 Match the adjectives to their Each team can ask five yes/no questions. Portfolio: The TV studio you work at as a
5 Cross the odd words out. Justify your answers. secretary is looking for two actors for a new
opposites. What prefixes do we use Team A S1: Is it a man?
to form negative adjectives? Leader: Yes TV series. Write an advert (30-50 words),
1 crooked, straight, atmond-shaped, long nose Team B S1: Has he got curly hair? stating:
b polite a dishonest
what the advert is for
_ patient D impolite 2 bright, blonde, green, dark Leyes
Adjectives with prepositions location and audition date
30 honest c impatient
4 [] sensitive
3 well-built, spiky, curly, wavy, short hair Underline the correct preposition. Use the age and appearance of each character
d insensitive
adjectives in bold to tell your partner about what types of character you want the actors
5 I friendly e unfriendly 4
round, shoulder-length, oval, pretty Iface
people you know.
to play
6 caring f unselfish
contact name, email and phone number
0 selfish uncaring The odd word out is 'almond-shaped' because this describes John good at/on languages
somebody's eyes 2 She very good on/to patients Use advert A in Ex. 1 as model.
 in use
1c Grammar Dear Emily,

& Present Thanksforyouremail. It's always great to hear from

Present simple you. Asfor
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
continuous 103 p.
get up at 8 o'clock on eekdaysbecause How do you react when you 1) at yourself in the mirror? Do you smile 2)
Read Ann's email and find
examples of: lecturesstartat
the library
spend most of my afternoons in
I'm 9:30.1
taking
do you feel like crying? Does the idea of wearing summer clothes 3) ...... you

six panic, or does it excite you?

future arrangement
a a fixed time do some part-time waitressing. Body image has become 4) ...... important issue in our society. 5) ......young
b an action happening around the working very hard these days. But not all see,I'm women and teenage girls,
work and no
of speaking TonightI'm having dinner with some classmates. can't play. in particular, are greatly watch look d view

c a timetable I'd better finish here because Sarah, my waiti influenced 6) the

d permanent state come

flatmate,
and help her. Come and visit me soon! callingmeto
.*....

images they see in adverts,

and but d 50

d make
feel get do

e a temporary situation Stay safe, films and magazines. sO main c such very

f a habit/routine They go on dangerous crash diets 7) they want to look Many b Much c More d Some of
Ann

0 an action happening now like the super-thin supermodels and film stars they see and
by with from d about
Adverbs of frequency read about. But we don't 8) to copy our favourite that c because d and

a. Put the verbs in brackets into the present celebrities. Thin iS not always beautiful. People come in must need should d ought

simple or present continuous.

9) shapes and sizes - that's 10) makes each person every each d some

3 Ask and answer as in the example to find out interesting. So, next time you look in the mirror, remember what b which ¢ why d that
about your partner's habits.
1 A: Are you doing (you/do) anything that you are special.
interesting this weekend?
B: No, I'm studying (study) for my How often... STUDYSKILLS
Sentence transformations

7 Complete the second sentence so that it

biology exam.
(you/be) Completing a text (gap-filling) means the same as the first. Use no more than
2 A: Why get up before 6 a.m.? always
Read the title and the text quickly to get the three words.
in such a rush? • play computer games? usually
gist. Read the text again, one sentence at time,
B: Because watch TV? often focusing on the words before and after each gap.
1 Can you describe Peter to me?
(my train/leave) in ten minutes. • be on time for work/school? sometimes Look at the four options and choose the word that Can you tell me what Peter looks like?

3 A: What (James/do)? • listen to classical music? rarely fits best. Read the completed text again to make 2 Peter takes after his father.
sure that makes sense.
B: (he/work) at the • check in on social media? seldom Peter looks

Natural History Museum in the city centre. • go to the theatre? never 3 What is Peter's job?

4 A: .............................(you/like) your flat? go out with your friends? Reading

B: Not really. Actually, I................... A: How often do you get up before 6 a.m.? a. What do you think the title of the text 4 Peter is always late for work.
means? Peter on time for work.
(look) for a new one at the moment. B: I never get up before 6 a.m I usually get up at
5 A: Nina (look) nervous. about 7:30. b. Read the text. Which of the following is a
off back
She is. She Phrasal verbs
B: better alternative to the title?
(see) the dentist this afternoon. Listening get
Health is better than wealth.
8 Look up the meaning of
up
A: (he/want) to go to (a Listen and match the people to what they the phrasal verbs. Then,
2 Feel good about yourself. on (with)
the theatre this evening? are doing. There is one extra picture. complete the sentences. over

B. He can't. He...............................(have)
1 John has to get up early in the morning.
(CRead and choose the correct word for each
an important business appointment the shock of being
space (1-10). Compare your answers with He can't get
A: Why ....................................(not/ your partner's. Listen and check. the car accident.
Anna/come) to work these days? Is sheill?
3 Howdoyouget............ with your neighbours?
Bi No, she's on leave. She
A George Question words She's happy because she's .......... her old job
(get) married next week.
B Paul and Steve
A: How much In pairs, ask each other questions about your

(the brain/weigh)?
C Kate and Jill
lifestyles. Use: Writing_
D Simon
B:
About 2% of your total body weight, and E Miranda
• what • where • when • who • how often Portfolio: Look at Ex. 1 again. Imagine you are
(it/use) 20% of Emily. Send an emailin reply to Ann. Write about:
A: What time do you get up?
your body's energy. b. In pairs, ask and answer as in
the example.
B. At 7:30. your daily routine • any plans for the weekend
b. A: Is George talking on the phone? what you are doing these days
Can you
find any stative verbs in Ex. 2a2 B: No, he isn't. He's
 1d Listening & Speaking skills
Personal qualities What does Dr Graaf say about bosses?
Writing an informal email giving advice 1e
a L They sometimes make bad choices.
What should a good leader
b [ They are sometimes in
Getting started I've just moved to a new school Your turn
a panic
be like? Circle three qualities and everything's different. I haven't
below which you think are c [] They not always liked Read the extracts
any friends here and I feet like 1 STUDYSKILLS
from three teenagers' don't fit in."
important. Compare your 4 Dr Graaf says that to be an effective leader, you must be emails. Who is: lonely? Danny
Brainstorming for ideas
choices with your partner's. 0 determined. Before writing, underline the key
a
desperate? shy?
words, then brainstonn for ideas.
honest fair • popular b _ like a superhero.
"Tve put on such lot of uvight "When I'm with a group of people, Write your ideas down, then choose
• patient sensitive • friendly I respected and trusted.
recently and juust don't know just sit there in silence. I'm the most important ones. This helps
determined quick-thinking
what to do. I've tried all sorts of always too afraid to say anything you organise your writing.
calm • humorous
Expressing surprise and concern diets, but nothing seoms to belp. in case I make a fool of myself."
Sally Tom a. Read the rubric and
A: 1 think a good leader should be Intonation
brainstorm for ideas to give
honest, calm and determined, Listen and repeat. Sally is desperate because she as much advice as possible.
don't you?
Use the phrases below to give advice to Sally, Danny and Tom. Make notes in your notebook.
B Yes, those are important 1 What's the matter? 3
What's wrong?
qualities. But I think he/she 2 You're joking! 4 You This is part of an email you
can't be serious! Giving advice Justification
should also be fair. 1000 got from your friend
• It would be good idea to This/That way
The best thing to doi This would mean that I feel very lonely in my new
Listening What you should do is neighbourhood. I have no
1il Read and complete the dialogue with sentences from Then, (you ..).
Why don't you ...? • If you do this, friends and I'm really
STUDYSKILLS Ex. 3. Listen and check. Which of
the people a, b or c is Stan's • You could also By doing this, depressed. Any advice?
neighbour? Take roles and act out a similar dialogue.
Listening for specific
A. What you should do is stop eating sweets and chocolate.
Write your email to your
information That way
friend.
Judy: Hi, That's right, Sally. You could also
Read the questions and possible Stan. You look upset. [A B:

answers. Underline the key words. Stan: Oh, come in, Judy I'm i bit fed up. b. Answer the questions in the
Listen carefully. Try to listen Let's look closer
Judy: Why? B plan, then write your email
for synonyms or rephrasing. The Read the email. Underline the phrases Pete uses to give his (80-100 words).
questions follow the order of the
Stan:
Well, it's my neighbour. He keeps
advice.
information on the recording. complaining about my music. He says I
play i too loud and he comes round Plan
a. You will hear an interview nearly every day to tell me to turn it Dear Sally,
with a psychologist. Read down. I've just got your email, andI was sorry to hear you're worried about your Dear + (your friend's first name),
through the questions weight. I bet the problem isn't as bad seems, though! In any case, there Opening Remarks
Judy: c
are lots of things you can do to lose weight.
and underline the key Stan: I'm afraid not (Para 1 express sympathy, offer help
words.
What you should dois eat a healthy diet, with lots of fish, fruit and fresh
Can you think of Judy: How loud do you play your music? Main Body
vegetables instead of junk food and sweets. If you do this, you'll soon lose
synonyms? Stan: Not that loud. weight, and you'll look and feel much healthier, too. You could also
(Para 2) give your advice, axplain
I'll show you. the results
exercise more and walk whenever possible rather than going by car of
(P) Listen and put a tick (.) Judy: Stan, turn it down!
bus. That way, you'll burn calories and get your body back in shape at the Closing Remarks
in the correct box. Do you Stan: Why? What's up? same time. (Para 3) end the email
agree with Dr Graaf? Judy:
Well, is your neighbour tall with short 1 know it's hard to do at first, but believe me, it will work! Good luck, Take care,/Yours,/etc.
Dr Graaf believes that all good curly and don'tforget to let me know how you're getting on
brown hair, a beard and a (your first name)
leaders have moustache? All the best,
Pete
a
special personal qualities. stan: Yes, he looks exactly like that. Why2
b team spirit Judy: Because someone who looks a lot like
Abertong NowSearhworta
AMAZING
a great sense of humour that
walking towards your front door
right nowl
4 Which of the following are opening/closing remarks for an FACTS
2
Dr Graaf says that leaders have informal email of advice?
to Stan: D Here we go again. A person's height almost
Here's what you can do.
aL try to be more popular. 2
I hope everything goes well. doubles in the first 2-3

make difficult decisions. 3 I'm so sorry you feel this way years of life, but it takes another

10
C L please everybody. 5 il in pairs, guess what happens next. Listen and check. 4 I was sorry to hear about your problem. 15 years to double again!
5 Thope I've been of some help

6 Let me know what happens