SPOKEN MEDIATION AND CONVERSATION

Look at the following situaYon and have a conversaYon with your partner about it.

Student A feels overwhelmed by the amount of news and informa)on available online. Student B is skilled
at managing informa)on consump)on effec)vely.

Student A: "I'm constantly bombarded with news and updates. It's hard to keep up."

Student B: "I understand; it can be overwhelming. Let's talk about strategies like sedng limits on screen
)me, following reliable sources, and priori)zing informa)on that maAers most to you."

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READING 2. . DIGITAL DETOX: WHY I PULLED ON MY FAMILY.
READY FOR FIRST. U3.PG. 31

There were lots of reasons why we pulled the plug on our electronic media or, I should say, l did it
because my children would rather have volunteered to go without food, water, or hair products. At
ages 14, 15, and 18, my daughters Sussy and Anni and my son Bill don’t use media. They inhabit
media. And they do so exactly as fish inhabit a pond. Gracefully and without consciousness or
curiosity as to how they got there. They don't remember a )me before email, or instant
messaging, or Google.
When my children laugh, they don't say ’ha ha’. They say ’LOL'. They download movies and TV
shows and when I remind them piracy is a crime, they look at one another and go 'LOL'. These are
children who shrug indifferently when they lose their iPods, with all 5000 tunes plus video clips,
feature films, and ’TV' shows (like, who watches TV on a television anymore). ’There's plenty more
where that came from,’ their adtude says. And the most infuria)ng thing of all? They're right. The
digital content that powers their world can never truly be destroyed.
As a scien)st, journalist and mother I've always been an enthusias)c user of informa)on
technology. But l was also beginning to have doubts about the power of media to improve our lives
— let alone to make them ’easier’. I’d no)ced that the more we seemed to communicate as
individuals, the less we seemed to func)on together as a family. And on a broader scale, that the
more facts we have at our finger)ps, the less we seem to know. That the ‘convenience’ of
messaging media (email, SMS, |M) consumes ever larger amounts of our )me. That as a culture
we are prac)cally swimming in entertainment, yet remain more depressed than any people
who have ever lived.
Our family self imposed exile from the informa)on age changed our lives infinitely tor
the beAer. I watched as my children become more focused, logical thinkers. I watched as
their aAen)on spans increased, allowing them to read for hours at a )me; to hold longer
and more complex conversa)ons with adults and among themselves; to improve their
capacity to think beyond the present moment. They probably did no more homework during the
experiment than they had done before, but they all completed it far more efficiently and far more
quickly.
The older children took the opportunity to go out more — shopping, visi)ng, or clubbing in Anni's
case, and hanging out at the pool or playing saxophone in somebody’s garage in Bill's. The
Experiment forced us to no)ce food more. Before, ea)ng had been a side dish. Now it was the
main course, or at least one of them. Our approach to cooking changed, too, especially for the

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girls. They'd started out as reasonably competent cooks, but by the end of the experiment they
were capable at turning out en)re meals with ease.
The Experiment also confirmed my strong suspicion that media had been robbing Sussy of sleep.
For years, she'd been our family’s most militant mul)tasker, and the one who'd been aAracted by a
digital lifestyle at the youngest age. Unplugged, the changes to her sleep paAerns, energy levels,
and mood were correspondingly drama)c. The evidence strongly suggests she is no isolated case.
One study Found that children who spend more )me online also drink more caffeinated beverages,
with a resul)ng effect on their prospects of sleeping well. ‘Subjects who slept the least also
mul)tasked the most,’ the authors concluded.
No amount of talking to Anni, Bill, and Sussy could ever have persuaded them of the extent of their
media dependence as eloquently as even a week without informa)on technology. But by six
months, the )me had come to return to what our culture (rightly or wrongly) has decided is
’normal'.

1- Read the text and, for quesYons 1-6, choose the correct answer A,B, or D which you think fits
best Accor to the text.

1. The writer says her children ‘inhabit media as fish inhabit a pond’ to show that .....
A. they have liAle interest in the outside world.
B. electronic media are a natural part of their lives.
C. electronic media have made them less intelligent.
D. their memory has been affected by using electronic media.
2. How does the writer describe her children's reac)on to losing their iPods?
A. tearful
B. amused
C. indignant
D. unconcerned
3. What does the writer say about informa)on technology in paragraph 3?
A. It has created a number of contradic)ons.
B. It is the main cause of depression today.
C. It is an unreliable source of informa)on. '
D. It has helped to simplify our daily lives.
4. The writer says that the period without electronic media enabled her children
A. to get to know a wide range of people.
B. to pay more aAen)on to news events.
C. to concentrate for longer periods at a )me.
D. to devote more )me to doing their homework.

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5. In what way did the Maushart family's rela)onship with food change?
A. They ate larger por)ons of everything.
B. They aAached more importance to it.
C. They all took turns to cook meals.
D. They prepared healthier dishes.
6. What does the writer mean by ‘she is no isolated case’ in paragraph 6?
A. Sussy sleeps beAer when she shares her bedroom.
B. No one in Sussy’s family sleeps very well at night.
C. Sussy prefers using media in the company of other children.
D. Other children who use media suffer in the same way as Sussy.

Answer the following quesYons in your own words using the informaYon from the text.

1- Apart from the reasons the writer men)ons in the text, can you think of more reasons?

2- How did the family’s life improve?

3- How does the experiment end?

5- Chose the correct alternaYve to complete the meanings of the items of text speak.

1 GTG glad/got/green to go

2 BFN best/bye/break for now

3. LOL laugh off/ over/out loud

4. BTW by/back/beyond the way

5. IDK I don’t kiss / know / kick

6. IMO In my opinion/ it’s my oflice/I'm moving out

7. HBD home before dark/happy birthday/had a big dinner

8. FYI find your identity/free young individuals/for your information

9. ROFL rolling on/off/ out (the) floor laughing

10 ISWYM I shop with your mum/I see what you mean/I still want your mobile

4- COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CROSSWORD.

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2- LISTENING

You will hear an interview about a computer experiment carried out among poor children in
India. For quesYons 1-7 choose the best answer, A, B or C. - AUDIO
hAps://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0vaMUKsZZnvSzRKcGN2SGpmWEE/view?
usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-JsyNv8jTXqWBJpf8u7hP0w

1. Why was the idea of bringing computers to poor children so unusual?

A. Many of them have homes with no running water.
B. They would be unlikely to be interested in computers.
C. Giving them access to computers seemed unrealis)c.
2. The aim of the experiment was to see if
A. all children could learn computer skills on their own.
B. the quality of computer educa)on could be improved.
C. very young children learned more quickly than older ones.
3. What was a constant feature of the experiment?
A. The number of children in the group.
B. The types of games that were installed.
C. The type of loca)ons that were chosen.
4. What happened in one par)cularly poor village?
A. The children were unable to use the computer.
B. The children learned English vocabulary.
C. The teachers in the school got involved.
5. Dr Mitra gives the example of riding a bicycle to show that
A. children are impa)ent when learning new skills.
B. formal instruc)on can help anyone learn.
C. one can learn a new skill by prac)sing it.
6. Working in groups contributed to the children's success because
A. one child onen helped another to solve a problem.
B. they were given explana)ons.
C. they were willing to keep trying )ll they succeeded.
7. Dr Mitra believes poor children could have a beAer future if
A. more jobs were created for them.
B. they learned to use computers.
C. more teachers were trained in computer skills.

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LISTENING : MULTIPLE MATCHING

You will hear five different teachers talking about changes that have been made in their
schools. For questions 1-5, choose from the list A—H what each speaker says. Use the
letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use. ( Ready for first SB
3rd edition U3 pg.38)

A The change has resulted in a number of new problems.

B Too many changes have been introduced.
C The change is insufficient to solve a problem.
D We should have been consulted about the change.
E The change is being made for selfish reasons.
F Most parents support the change.
G The change has brought unexpected benefits.
H Most of the teachers feel the change is unnecessary.

Speaker 1......... Speaker 2........ Speaker 3........ Speaker 4........ Speaker 5.........

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READING: SELFIES

Travellers and phone-camera lovers need to note a new

danger that has recently come to light. This new life-
threatening hazard has sprung up in the past few years and is
now a ubiquitous part of life. It is also proving to be twice as
lethal as being killed by a shark. What is this potential new
menace? Well, it is the selfie. Yes – love 'em or hate 'em, the
desire to take a photo of yourself in front of a world-famous site
or to strike a pose and pout with a friend has resulted in more
deaths in 2015 than shark attacks. It has been reported that so
far this year, 12 people have died as a result of trying to take a
selfie. This compares to just six deaths due to unprovoked shark
attacks.

Selfie-related accidents can happen in all manner of circumstances. The website Wikipedia.com
has detailed the twelve deaths seen this year. They include two Russian men who were killed while
taking a selfie with a hand grenade; three Indian students who were killed by an oncoming train
while taking selfies on train tracks; and an American woman who fell to her death while taking a
selfie with her boyfriend on a cliff in South Africa. The latest death came last month when a
Japanese tourist died falling down the stairs while trying to get a shot of himself at the Taj Mahal in
India. There may be more. A Russian government spokeswoman told reporters that in July, there
were, "dozens of selfie-related deaths" in Russia alone.

Answer the following questions. Do not copy from the text. Use full answers.

1- Why are selfies dangerous?

Selfies are dangerous because they can lead to

.............................................................................................................................................................
fatal accidents, as people often put themselves in
.............................................................................................................................................................

risky situations to capture the perfect shot.

.............................................................................................................................................................

2- Where and when can they happen?

Selfie-related accidents can happen anywhere and at any
.............................................................................................................................................................
time, such as while taking a photo with a dangerous
.............................................................................................................................................................

object or in hazardous environments.

.............................................................................................................................................................

Why, in your opinion, did selfies start as a social phenomenon?

Selfies started as a social phenomenon because people

.............................................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................................
have a natural inclination to share their experiences and
.............................................................................................................................................................
present themselves in a positive light on social media,
and selfies allow them to do just that.
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VOCABULARY. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.

note deadly
Hazard Consider

ubiquitous most recent

lethal very common

resulted in situations

circumstances danger

death journalists

latest exclusively

reporters lead to

alone end

note - Consider
Hazard - Danger
ubiquitous - very common
lethal - deadly
resulted in - lead to
circumstances - situations
death - end
latest - most recent
reporters - journalists
alone - exclusively

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 READING: TIKTOK

TikTok, the super popular app where people share short

videos, has become a big hit worldwide. It's loved for its fun
and creative videos, and it's got over a billion users! TikTok isn't
just for lip-syncing and dance videos anymore. It's influencing
what's cool in fashion, music, and on the internet in general.
The app's smart technology helps it show users videos they'll
like, making regular people famous overnight. It's like a digital
playground where anyone can share funny, educational, or
cool stuff with the whole world.

But TikTok has also faced some problems. People worry about their privacy because the app is
owned by a Chinese company called ByteDance. Some governments even banned TikTok
because they think it might be spying on users or hiding stuff. Plus, some folks worry that TikTok is too
addicting, especially for young people. They're concerned that all the time spent trying to get likes
and followers might not be good for mental health or focusing on other important things. Despite
these issues, TikTok keeps getting more popular, and it's changing the way people connect and
share online.

In short, TikTok is a big deal. It's not just a fun app anymore; it's shaping what's cool and
how people express themselves online. But to keep going strong, TikTok needs to deal
with privacy and mental health concerns. Making sure everyone stays safe and happy
while using TikTok is important for its future and its impact on society.

Answer the following questions. Do not copy from the text. Use full answers.

1. How has TikTok evolved from its origins as a platform for lip-syncing and dance challenges?
TikTok has evolved from its origins as a platform for lip-syncing and
.............................................................................................................................................................
dance challenges by becoming a platform where people can share a
.............................................................................................................................................................
wide variety of content, influencing trends in fashion, music, and more.
.............................................................................................................................................................

2. What are some of the concerns raised about TikTok?

Do you use TikTok? What type of content does it show you?

.............................................................................................................................................................
Some concerns raised about TikTok include privacy issues due
.............................................................................................................................................................

to.............................................................................................................................................................
its ownership by a Chinese company and worries about its
addictive nature, especially for young people. I do not use
TikTok, but it would show me content based on my interests and
preferences.

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VOCABULARY. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.

Popular Beginnings

Captivating Compulsive

Origins Well-liked

Controversy Persuasive

Addictive Worries

Sustainability Engaging

Evolve Effect

Concerns Develop

Influential Dispute

Impact Durability

Popular - Well-liked
Captivating - Engaging
Origins - Beginnings
Controversy - Dispute
Addictive - Compulsive
Sustainability - Durability
Evolve - Develop
Concerns - Worries
Influential - Impactful

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TOPIC VOCABULARY

Use the words in the box to complete the sentences.

Headline Layout Journalism Flip through Edition

Masthead Cover Story Newsreader Byline Tabloid

Column Editor Subscription Circulation Press

1. The ______________ of the newspaper announced the latest developments in the local
community.
2. The ______________ meticulously reviewed each article before publication to ensure
accuracy and quality.
3. She studied ______________ in college and dreamed of becoming a reporter for a
prestigious newspaper.
4. The magazine's ______________ increased significantly after featuring a popular celebrity
on its cover.
5. The ______________ on the evening broadcast delivers the day's top stories with clarity and
professionalism.
6. The ______________ at the bottom of the article credited the wrong journalist and caused a
big controversy.
7. The ______________ of the magazine was covered with a big sticker, so it was difficult to
know which one I was buying.
8. The ______________ are publishing lots of photographies of the wedding between the
football player and the model.
9. The ______________ of the magazine featured an exclusive interview with Elon Musk.
10. My parents ______________ the newspaper while they have breakfast on Sunday.
11. The latest ______________ of the magazine featured an in-depth analysis of current
economic trends.
12. Her ______________ in the newspaper provided insightful commentary on social issues.
13. The ______________ of the magazine was visually appealing, with vibrant images and
organized sections.
14. The ______________ worked around the clock to meet the deadline for printing the next
issue of the newspaper.
15. He renewed his ______________ to the magazine to continue receiving it monthly.

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Use the words in the box to complete the sentences.

Encryption Automation Algorithm Virtual Reality

Operating System Malware

Augmented Reality Artificial Intelligence Biometrics Cybersecurity

1. The company developed a new search ___________ to improve user experience on their
website.
2. ___________ measures were implemented to protect sensitive data from cyber threats.
3. ___________ systems are revolutionising various industries by automating tasks and
analysing data to make predictions.
4. Most people are familiar with Microsoft Windows and Mackintosh ___________, but there are
others that are not so popular.
5. ___________ technology allows users to immerse themselves in virtual environments for
entertainment or training purposes.
6. ___________ lets you use filters and effects in apps to add fun digital elements to your
selfies or videos, making them stand out on social media.
7. ___________ is used to secure communication and data transmission, ensuring that
sensitive information remains confidential.
8. My computer has been infected with some ___________, and now I have to take it to the
technician.
9. ___________, such as fingerprint recognition and facial identification, provide secure
authentication methods for accessing devices and systems.
10. ___________ streamlines processes by utilizing technology to perform repetitive tasks
efficiently and without human intervention.

Match the following expressions to its definition, then use them to complete the sentences.

Plug and play The last or the most innovative model.

cutting edge When someone is intentionally living without modern

conveniences.
Back to the drawing Easy to set up and use, typically requiring minimal configuration.
board
Off the grid When a plan or idea has failed, and it's necessary to start over and
come up with a new approach or solution.
In the loop To be fully engaged or immersed in using technology

Wired in To be included in the communication or decision-making process

1. The new gaming console was _____________ . We were playing just five minutes after getting
home.
2. Our company has just bought some _____________ machines and now we produce
everything much faster.
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3. After the first plan didn't work, the engineers had to go _____________ and make a new one.
4. During our camping trip, we didn't have any phones or internet, so we were _____________ .
5. As the project manager, I'll make sure everyone _____________ with regular updates.
6. Ever since he got his new phone, he's been spending a lot of time using it, always
_____________.

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MODAL VERBS

1.List of modal verbs:

Can, could, must, may, might, shall, will, would, should, ought to (*)

2.Rules for modals:

• TO+MODAL+TO
• MODAL+MODAL
• MODAL S (3rd. person sing. present)
• NO AUXILIARY (for questions and negative sentences)
• SOME ARE DEFECTIVE/INCOMPLETE (Must-had to-had to/ Can-could-
been able.)

3. Functions of modals:

Ability
Present Past

Can Could Be able (*)

Obligation

Present (Affir.) Present (Neg.) Past

Must /Have to (*) Mustn’t Had to

Don’t have to (*)/don’t need to/ Didn’t need to/ Didn’t have
Needn’t to
Needn’t have + V3 (*)

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Permission
Present

Can /Could/ May/ Might

Advice

Present Past (criticise)

Should /Ought to (not) Should /Ought to +have +V3

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 Probability

Present Past

Must (↑)
Should / Ought to(↑) (scheduled)
May/ Can (50%)
Might /Could (↓)
Can’t (↓) have+ v3

Offers
Shall.
“I’m not feeling well” “Shall I get you an Aspirin?

1- MODAL VERBS. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the original
sentence.
1. It isn’t necessary to phone before you visit me.

2. Taking the book without permission was the wrong thing to do

3. Do you want to go to France this summer? (like)

4. Perhaps John is at school now.(be)

5. Chewing gum is forbidden in class.

6. I suggest you get a second opinion.

7. He isn’t here. Perhaps he went home.

8. I expected him to pass his driving test but he failed.

9. It puzzles me why she likes him so much (understand).

10.If you want my advice. See a doctor!

11.He can only come here next week.

12.The teacher allows students to leave early on Fridays.

13.Perhaps the postman will arrive soon.

14.A driving license isn’t necessary for that job.

15.You made a big mistake leaving the car unlocked.

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16.It was wrong of you not to wait for me.

2- MODAL VERBS. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the original
sentence use between 2 and 5 words.
1. It wasn’t necessary for me to go out aner all.
Have
I .............................................................................................................................................. aner all.
2. It was a mistake for you to buy that car.
Bought
You ........................................................................................................................................... that car
3. I don’t think that Sally enjoyed her holiday.
Have
Sally ..................................................................................................................... enjoyed her holiday.
4. It’s possible that Bill saw me.
May
Bill .................................................................................................................................................. me.
5. I’m sure that Karen was a beau)ful baby.
Been
Karen ......................................................................................................................... a beau)ful baby.
6. Perhaps Alan didn’t mean what he said.
Meant
Alan .................................................................................................................................what he said.
7. It’s possible that I len my wallet at home.
Could
I ............................................................................................................................. my wallet at home.
8. I think you were wrong to sell your bike.
Shouldn’t
You ................................................................................................................................................ bike.
9. The only thing I could do was run away!
Had
I ............................................................................................................................................ run away!

3- MODAL VERBS. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the original
sentence use between 2 and 5 words.
1. She must be lying about what happened.
TRUTH
She .................................................................................................................. about what happened.
2. I expect Jason was so busy that he couldn’t go to the match.
MUST
Jason ......................................................................................................................... go to the match.
3. Why did you allow them to stay out late?
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HAVE
You ........................................................................................................................ them stay out late.
4. I expect he was driving too fast when the accident happened.
MUST
He ................................................................................................. fast when the accident happened.
5. It’s possible that she hasn’t decided yet.
MIGHT
She ................................................................................................................................. her mind yet.
6. Why aren’t you looking aner the children?
OUGHT
You ..................................................................................................................... care of the children.
7. Why weren’t you doing your homework?
SHOULD
You ........................................................................................................................... your homework.
8. Algebra is s)ll a mystery to me.
ABLE
I have .................................................................................................................. understand Algebra.
9. It wasn’t necessary for you to postpone the mee)ng aner all.
OFF
You ..................................................................................................................... the mee)ng aner all.
10.We finally succeeded in star)ng our journey at midday.
ABLE
It wasn’t un)l midday that .................................................................................... off on our journey.
11.It looks as if I’ll be late for work.
ABLE
I don’t think I ........................................................................................................... to work on )me.
12.It was impossible not to laugh at the expression on their faces.
HELP
I ................................................................................................................... on their faces. Excellent.

4- MODAL VERBS. Choose the most suitable response to each comment or quesYon.

1. What did I do wrong?

a) You shouldn’t have connected these two wires.
b) You didn’t have to connect these two wires.

2. Why is the dog barking?

a) It should have heard something.
b) It must have heard something.

3. Why are you home so early?

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 a) I needn’t have worked this anernoon.
b) I didn’t have to work this anernoon.

4. Why did you worry about me? I didn’t take any risks.
a) You must have been injured.
b) You could have been injured.

5. You forgot my birthday again.

a) Sorry, I should have looked in my diary.
b) Sorry, I had to look in my diary.

6. We had a terrible crossing on the boat in a storm.

a) That didn’t have to be very pleasant!
b) That can’t have been very pleasant!

7. Where were you yesterday? You didn’t turn up!

a) I had to go to London.
b) I must have gone to London.

8. What do you think about the elec)on?

a) The Freedom Party had to win.
b) The Freedom Party should have won.

9. There’s a lot of food len over from the party, isn’t there?
a) Yes, you couldn’t have made so many sandwiches.
b) Yes, you needn’t have made so many sandwiches.

10. What do you think has happened to Tony?

a) I don’t know, he should have got lost.
b) I don’t know, he might have got lost.

5- MODAL VERBS. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the original
sentence.
11. I’m sure that Helen feels really lonely.
........................................................................................................................................................
12. You’re not allowed to park here.
........................................................................................................................................................
13. It would be a good idea if Harry took a holiday.
........................................................................................................................................................
14. I’m sure that Brenda isn’t over thirty.
........................................................................................................................................................

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 15. Do I need a different driving licence for a motorbike?
........................................................................................................................................................
16. What would you advise me to do?
........................................................................................................................................................
17. Mary knows how to stand on her head.
........................................................................................................................................................
18. You needn’t come with me if you don’t want to.
........................................................................................................................................................
19. It’s possible for anyone to break into this house.
........................................................................................................................................................
20. The den)st will see you soon. I don’t think he’ll be long.
........................................................................................................................................................

6- Fill in the blanks using MUST, CAN’T, MAY, MIGHT, COULD, SHOULD, SHOULDN’T and their
PAST FORMS!
1. Sally looks worried . Perhaps she _______________ a problem with something (HAVE).
2. Bob ____________________ at school because I haven’t seen him all day in class. (BE).
3. I ________________________ you the money. Why didn’t you ask me (LEND)
4. Mr Travis hasn’t come to work yet. He has never been late for work. He _______ the bus (MISS).
5. She knew everything about our plans. She _______ to our conversa)on (LISTEN)
6. A: Will you come to my birthday party tomorrow anernoon ?
B : I’m sorry but I ___________ because I have to look aner my sister. (COME)
7. Timmy is a very good boy. He isn’t naughty, so he _______________ that window. Somebody
else _________ it (BREAK 2X)
8. The street is wet this morning . I’m not sure but it ________________ last night (RAIN).
9. Maybe she ________________________ like an angel when she was a child (SING)
10. A : I talked to your science teacher yesterday.
B : You ____________ to her because she wasn’t at school yesterday. (TALK)
11. Mrs White bought a new fur coat ! - It seems she ________________ the loAery (WIN).
12. He came home alone yesterday. You _______________ him do that ; he __________ lost. (LET,
GET)
13. He read the message but he ________________________ it (UNDERSTAND)
14. The singer has got a sore throat so she _____________________ at the concert (SING)
15. It _________________ Jack I saw in the park yesterday, but I’m not sure about it (BE).
16. We can’t wait any longer. Something ________________________ at once (DO).
17. Everyone shouted in fear. They ________________________ very afraid (BE).
18. A : I’m afraid Ted is watching TV again.
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B : He _______________ TV because his room is completely silent and dark. He
________________ (WATCH, SLEEP)
19. I can’t find my book . I think I ________________________ on the bus (LEAVE)
20. She ________________________ stupid. She teaches maths at the university (BE)
21. She ________________________ to school. It’s Saturday (GO).
22. You were stupid to go skiing here. You ________________________ a leg (BREAK)
23. He looked so )red when I saw him. He ________________________ so hard (WORK)
24. Tom ________ this because it is in French and Tom doesn’t know French. (WRITE)

7- Complete each sentence B so that it has a similar meaning to sentence A. Use a modal verb
from the box and the correct form of the verb in brackets !
CAN’T - MAY -MIGHT NOT - MUST

1. A : I’m sure schools 50 years ago weren’t the same as they are nowadays ____(BE)
B : Schools 50 years ago ________________________ very different from nowadays.
2. A : It’s possible Josef went to school by bus . (TAKE)
B : Josef ___________________________ the bus to school.
3. A : I’m sure their holiday wasn’t very nice because the weather was so bad (HAVE).
B : With such terrible weather , they ___________________________ a very nice holiday.
4. A : I wonder if Jane remembers how to get here (FORGET).
B : Jane ____________________________ how to get here.
5. A : I’m sure Chloe isn’t s)ll looking for her watch (FIND).
B : Chloe ______________________________ her watch by now.
6. A : We are going in the wrong direc)on (MISS).
B : Yes, we _______________________________ a turning.
7. A : Shakespeare and Voltaire weren’t alive at the same )me, so they definitely never met
____________(KNOW).
B : Shakespeare and Voltaire weren’t alive at the same )me , so they ____ each other .
8. A : Alison looks happy about her exam results, so she’s certainly done well (DO)
B : Alison looks happy about her exam results, so she ________________________well.
9. A : I’m not sure its right to blame Ray for that mistake (MAKE).
B : Ray ______________________________ that mistake.
10. A : Joe can’t open the door . Maybe he can’t remember where he put the key (LOSE)
B : Joe can’t open the door. He _____________________________ the key.

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LISTENING COMPREHENSION. You will hear people talking in eight different situaYons. For
quesYons 1-8. choose the best answer (A, B or C).
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1. You hear a teacher talking to some students. What is he doing?
A explaining the benefits of walking holidays
B emphasising the natural beauty of some places
C describing the difference between two areas

2. You hear two friends talking about a bike race they went on. What does the girl say about it?
A She was disappointed with her speed.
B She found it more difficult than expected.
C She almost gave up before the finish.

3. You hear a man and his daughter talking in a library. What is the man doing?
A recommending a book for his daughter to read
B complaining about his daughter's reading habits
C promising to help his daughter to choose a book

4. You hear two friends talking about a television programme about polar bears. What do they
both think was unusual about it?
A the informa)on given in it
B the loca)on chosen for it
C the skill involved in filming it

5. You hear a teacher talking to a class. What does she want her students to do this week?
A bring some items to school
B find out some informa)on
C make something at home

6. You hear two friends talking about a story-wri)ng compe))on. They agree that they will
A each write a story and go in for it.
B share the prize if one of them wins it.
C visit a zoo together to get ideas for it.

7.You hear a radio announcement about an event. What is the aim of the event?
A to encourage young people to get involved in science
B to raise city residents‘ awareness of unusual wildlife
C to find out about trends in animal numbers

8.You hear a review of a computer game on the radio. What does the reviewer think of the game?
A It is surprisingly different from other adventure games.
B It is likely to have a very broad appeal to computer gamers.
C it is only suitable for people experienced in this type of game
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SPOKEN MEDIATION AND CONVERSATION

Look at the following situation and have a conversation with your partner about it.

Student A wants to improve their ability to navigate and critically evaluate online content. Student B
is knowledgeable about digital literacy skills.

Student A: "I often come across misinformation online. How can I become more discerning?"

Student B: "Digital literacy is crucial. We can discuss fact-checking techniques, identifying credible
sources, and being mindful of biases and misinformation. It's about developing critical thinking
skills in the digital age."

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