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IELTS
CLASS
IELTS
5.5
 Unit 3:
EDUCATION AND
EMPLOYMENT
LEAD - IN
01. Are these words about work or studies? Put them in the correct column

Work Studies academic blended learning business

business academic degree employers retirement
employers blended learning job qualification primary education
job degree office lifelong learning seminars
office lifelong learning primary
retirement education qualification 02. How many of the words can you find in the
seminars text opposite in ONE minute?

All the words except office are in the text.

 MULTIPLE-CHOICE

QUESTIONS
FINDING THE ANSWER
03. Spend another ONE minute quickly
reading the text and answer this question

Does the text express a positive or negative view

of globalisation in education?

The text is more positive than negative

GLOBALISATION OF EDUCATION AND THE
WORKPLACE (1) most aspects of our lives. valuable opportunity. Students can get an
A. Globalisation has affected
One area which has changed is education. More and internationally recognised degree at a much
more people move to different countries for their cheaper price than going abroad and so can
studies. At the same time, more people stay at home improve their chances of getting a good job. At the
and study by distance learning. It is now easy to learn same time, those in the countries providing world-
without attending a college or university, or attending class degrees also benefit. They have greater
less often. 'Blended learning' means studying partly in a access to ideas and knowledge from all over the
traditional way in the classroom and partly online or via world and having international students enriches
email. These changes also mean that there is now more their universities
interest in 'lifelong learning', the idea that we go on C. However, it is not good news for everyone in
learning throughout our working lives and even into some developing countries. It is usually the elite - or
retirement. It is easy to attend 'webinars' or online the richest people in the large cities -who have
seminars without being away from our offices. Many access to international education. Many people in
adults go back to college later in life because it is so rural areas have not even had a primary education.
easy to get a qualification without giving up work or Also, those areas usually do not have reliable
disrupting family life. internet connections and most people do not own a
B. Different countries have benefitted from the computer. It will take a bit more time for international
globalisation of education in different ways. Many opportunities to reach everyone in developing
British, Australian and American universities run their countries.
degree programmes in countries throughout Asia, and
many students, parents and employers feel this is a GO BACK TO PREVIOUS SLIDE PART 2
GLOBALISATION OF EDUCATION AND THE
WORKPLACE (2)
D. One concern people have about globalisation is that F. There are many advantages to the globalisation
it can start to mean 'westernisation'. In other words, of education and the workplace. More people get
local knowledge can be lost and money seen as more benefits that were only available to those in the
important than culture. Education should treat every developed countries before. There is more
culture with respect; it should not be just learning about understanding between different nations as people
the West, but should include different ways of teaching learn about each other's cultures. However, it is
and approaches from around the world. The aim is to important to make sure the benefits reach
enrich and share; the flow of ideas and information everyone and don't leave many citizensof the
should go from East to West as well as from West to developing world behind.
East.
E. Educational institutions have changed their focus due
to globalisation. There are so many benefits of having
overseas students that universities are competing for
them, using strategies from the world of business. For
example, they visit Education Fairs all over the world
and spend time and money creating publicity material
and advertisements. There is also more emphasis on
the student experience. There is more focus on
customer care, especially helping international students
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to settle in, improve their English and understand the
academic culture of the host country.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE
QUESTIONS
FINDING THE ANSWER
04. Quickly find which paragraph (A-F) you need to read to answer these questions.

1. Blended learning means 2. All of these are advantages of globalised education

A. continuing to learn throughout your life. except:
B. studying online or via email. A. Students in developing countries can get
C. mixing traditional and modern methods. better jobs.
D. learning in a classroom B. Students can get a degree at a cheaper price

PARAGRAPH A-F C. Universities benefit from international

students.
D. The elite get most of the opportunities

Do you need to read the whole paragraph to find the answers?

ANSWER
Choose the correct answers and explain your choices to your partner.
GLOBALISATION OF EDUCATION AND THE
WORKPLACE (1) most aspects of our lives. valuable opportunity. Students can get an
A. Globalisation has affected
One area which has changed is education. More and internationally recognised degree at a much
more people move to different countries for their cheaper price than going abroad and so can
studies. At the same time, more people stay at home improve their chances of getting a good job. At the
and study by distance learning. It is now easy to learn same time, those in the countries providing world-
without attending a college or university, or attending class degrees also benefit. They have greater
less often. 'Blended learning' means studying partly in a access to ideas and knowledge from all over the
traditional way in the classroom and partly online or via world and having international students enriches
email. These changes also mean that there is now more their universities
interest in 'lifelong learning', the idea that we go on C. However, it is not good news for everyone in
learning throughout our working lives and even into some developing countries. It is usually the elite - or
retirement. It is easy to attend 'webinars' or online the richest people in the large cities -who have
seminars without being away from our offices. Many access to international education. Many people in
adults go back to college later in life because it is so rural areas have not even had a primary education.
easy to get a qualification without giving up work or Also, those areas usually do not have reliable
disrupting family life. internet connections and most people do not own a
B. Different countries have benefitted from the computer. It will take a bit more time for international
globalisation of education in different ways. Many opportunities to reach everyone in developing
British, Australian and American universities run their countries.
degree programmes in countries throughout Asia, and
many students, parents and employers feel this is a GO BACK TO PREVIOUS SLIDE PART 2
GLOBALISATION OF EDUCATION AND THE
WORKPLACE (2)
D. One concern people have about globalisation is that F. There are many advantages to the globalisation
it can start to mean 'westernisation'. In other words, of education and the workplace. More people get
local knowledge can be lost and money seen as more benefits that were only available to those in the
important than culture. Education should treat every developed countries before. There is more
culture with respect; it should not be just learning about understanding between different nations as people
the West, but should include different ways of teaching learn about each other's cultures. However, it is
and approaches from around the world. The aim is to important to make sure the benefits reach
enrich and share; the flow of ideas and information everyone and don't leave many citizensof the
should go from East to West as well as from West to developing world behind.
East.
E. Educational institutions have changed their focus due
to globalisation. There are so many benefits of having
overseas students that universities are competing for
them, using strategies from the world of business. For
example, they visit Education Fairs all over the world
and spend time and money creating publicity material
and advertisements. There is also more emphasis on
the student experience. There is more focus on
customer care, especially helping international students
GO BACK TO PREVIOUS SLIDE
to settle in, improve their English and understand the
academic culture of the host country.
KEYS:
1. C (Para A) You only need to read part of the paragraph (studying
partly in a traditional way in the classroom and partly online or via email).
2. D (Paras B and C) You need to read the whole of paragraph Band the
beginning of C. The elite having most of the opportunities is not a
benefit.

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LOOKING FOR WORDS WITH SIMILAR
MEANINGS
05. If you see these words (1-7) in a question, what words might you expect
to find in the text? Choose a word or phrase from the box below.

1. abroad 5. make better advantages attending distance learning overseas

2. benefits 6. useful globalisation enrich lifelong learning offices
3. disturbing 7. workplaces disrupting valuable westernisation
4. going to

ANSWER:
The words you don't need are examples of the type
1. overseas 5. enrich
of words which are likely to be the same in both the
2. advantages 6. valuable
question and the text.
3. disrupting 7. offices
4. attending
IDENTIFYING THE MAIN IDEA
06. Which FOUR sentences represent the main ideas of the passage?
1. There are both advantages and disadvantages to the globalisation of education.
2. Many people study after retirement.
3. It is important that globalisation should not be westernisation.
4. Universities have had to become more business-focused.
5. University fees rose dramatically in the UK in 2012.
6. Many poorer people in developing countries do not benefit from globalisation.
7. Most lecturers work part-time
Where in the paragraph can the main ideas be found?

ANSWER:
Sentences 1, 3, 4, 6.
The main ideas can usually be found in the first sentence of the paragraph
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS: ANOTHER WAY TO DO THEM
07. Write your own answers to these questions THE PASSAGE
1. Who benefits from globalised education in 2. What is the meaning of ‘westernisation’?
developing countries? A. learning only about the West
2. What is the meaning of ‘westernisation’? B. learning local knowledge
3. How has the focus of educational institutions C. not learning about culture
changed? D. treating culture with respect
Look at the options and find the one closest to
3. How has the focus of educational institutions
your answer
changed?
1. Who benefits from globalised education in
A. They have become poor value for money.
developing countries?
B. Staff are not committed to their students.
A. almost everyone in those countries
C. They are focused on attracting students.
B. mainly well-off people in big towns
D. They only want foreign students.
C. only those in developed countries
Then read the passage again and answer the questions.
D. only those who own a computer
Was it helpful to try to answer the question yourself first?
GLOBALISATION OF EDUCATION AND THE
WORKPLACE (1) most aspects of our lives. valuable opportunity. Students can get an
A. Globalisation has affected
One area which has changed is education. More and internationally recognised degree at a much
more people move to different countries for their cheaper price than going abroad and so can
studies. At the same time, more people stay at home improve their chances of getting a good job. At the
and study by distance learning. It is now easy to learn same time, those in the countries providing world-
without attending a college or university, or attending class degrees also benefit. They have greater
less often. 'Blended learning' means studying partly in a access to ideas and knowledge from all over the
traditional way in the classroom and partly online or via world and having international students enriches
email. These changes also mean that there is now more their universities
interest in 'lifelong learning', the idea that we go on C. However, it is not good news for everyone in
learning throughout our working lives and even into some developing countries. It is usually the elite - or
retirement. It is easy to attend 'webinars' or online the richest people in the large cities -who have
seminars without being away from our offices. Many access to international education. Many people in
adults go back to college later in life because it is so rural areas have not even had a primary education.
easy to get a qualification without giving up work or Also, those areas usually do not have reliable
disrupting family life. internet connections and most people do not own a
B. Different countries have benefitted from the computer. It will take a bit more time for international
globalisation of education in different ways. Many opportunities to reach everyone in developing
British, Australian and American universities run their countries.
degree programmes in countries throughout Asia, and
many students, parents and employers feel this is a GO BACK TO PREVIOUS SLIDE PART 2
GLOBALISATION OF EDUCATION AND THE
WORKPLACE (2)
D. One concern people have about globalisation is that F. There are many advantages to the globalisation
it can start to mean 'westernisation'. In other words, of education and the workplace. More people get
local knowledge can be lost and money seen as more benefits that were only available to those in the
important than culture. Education should treat every developed countries before. There is more
culture with respect; it should not be just learning about understanding between different nations as people
the West, but should include different ways of teaching learn about each other's cultures. However, it is
and approaches from around the world. The aim is to important to make sure the benefits reach
enrich and share; the flow of ideas and information everyone and don't leave many citizensof the
should go from East to West as well as from West to developing world behind.
East.
E. Educational institutions have changed their focus due
to globalisation. There are so many benefits of having
overseas students that universities are competing for
them, using strategies from the world of business. For
example, they visit Education Fairs all over the world
and spend time and money creating publicity material
and advertisements. There is also more emphasis on
the student experience. There is more focus on
customer care, especially helping international students
GO BACK TO PREVIOUS SLIDE
to settle in, improve their English and understand the
academic culture of the host country.
 GRAMMAR FOCUS: THE
PRESENT
08. PERFECT
Look at this example of the present perfect from the first sentence of the passage:
Globalisation has affected most aspects of our lives. 2. Which of these tenses is used most in the
Did this happen in the past or present? passage?
- It began in the past. a. simple past
Does it have results in the present? b. simple present
- Yes. We are still affected by globalisation. c. present continuous
1. Look at these present perfect sentences from the passage. 3. Choose the best reason for this choice of
Do they relate to both the past and the present? How? tense.
a. Different countries have benefitted from the globalisation of a. The situation affects people now.
education in different ways. b. Most of the changes happened in the
b. Many people in rural areas have not even had a primary past.
education. c. It is a constantly changing situation.
c. Educational institutions have changed their focus due to
globalisation. CHECK ANSWER
Answer:

1. The sentences all relate to the present and the past.

a. The level was raised in the past and is still high in the present.

b. They were not educated in the past, which affects their present.

c. They became businesses in the past and they are still businesses.

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EXAM EDUCATION AND
SKILLS
09. Read the text on work-based learning and answer
WORKPLACE IN
the questions that follow

1. Apprenticeships 3. BlendedTHE
learning UK
A. are a new way of learning. A. mainly benefits older or retired people.
B. were common in the past. B. involves mainly face to face classes.
C. only existed in the past. C. is mainly for teaching and nursing.
D. did not help people do well at work. D. is convenient for working people.
2. The education system introduced in 1944 4. The challenges of work-based learning include
A. only affected 0.5% of students. A. practical issues like when classes are held.
B. taught only technical subjects. B. students who are not very experienced.
C. was not a great success. C. more types of learning are acceptable.
D. was for academically gifted students. D. older people can't use computers well.
EDUCATION AND At technical schools they studied work-based
subjects. In practice, however, only 0.5% of pupils
WORKPLACE IN THE went to technical schools, and this system divided
UK
A. (1)
There has been a trend towards creating a closer
connection between education/training and the
students at a very young age into academic and
non-academic. The system did not produce good
workplace. This is because many employers felt that results, and changed to a more equal system in
school leavers were not prepared well enough and the 1970s.
didn't have the skills they would need to do well at C. In National the 1980s the British government
work. Having a dose relationship between training and introduced NVQs or National Vocational
work is not new: apprenticeships were a common way Qualifications so that young people could get
of learning in the past. Young people learnt by working certificates to show their practical skills. It helps
with an expert, but this was most common in trades employers understand what workers can do.
such as builders or electricians. The trend now is for a In 1994, the government started a programme
closer connection between education and the which aimed to provide 'quality training on a work-
workplace at all levels and in many different types of based (educational) route'. These 'modern
job. apprenticeships' are available at three different
B. In 1944, the UK government created a new system levels.
of education. Education was divided into three parts.
Children who passed an exam at 11 went to grammar
schools. Pupils who didn't do well in the exam went to
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EDUCATION AND
WORKPLACE IN THE
UK
D. (1)
At the higher levels of education, too, there has This kind of work-based training was common
been more emphasis on work – base learning, in fields such as nursing and teaching, but has
which links ecademic study closely to practical now spread to careers which were traditionally
experience. At degree level, companies have not closely linked to education.
linked with universities to create specialised F. There are some challenges involved in
qualifications, such as the BA in Distribution run work-based learing. Some lecturer might find it
between Middlesex University and Asda difficult to teach student with a lot of work
Supermarket. Such partnerships also exist at experience. It may also be difficult to find
Masters and even doctorate level. teachers who can teach in different places and
E. The development of technology has helped at different times. However, it is a positive
work – based learning to develop. Blended trend as there are more ways to learn and
learning means part of the course can be people can study at different stages of their
delivered online, so people don't have to miss lives
work to go to classes. Older or recently retired
employees have been given the opportunity to
develop new skills as tutors, mentors and GO BACK TO PREVIOUS SLIDE
coaches for the work-based part of these
courses.
 LEAD - IN
01. Match the diagrams with their names. Which of them describe
changes to numbers over time?

table bar chart pie chart line graph

THE DIAGRAMS
 THE Which English-speaking country do foreign

1DIAGRAMS
% of graduates in the population (UK)
2 students want to do study in?

pie chart

line graph

CHECK

Participation of 18-year-olds in education New entrants to primary teacher

3 and training, 2014 4 training programmes 2007 - present

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table SLIDE
 DESCRIBING CHANGES IN
NUMBERS
02. Put the words into the correct column. Are they verbs (V), nouns (N)
or both?
decline decrease drop fall growth increase rise

 
increase (V, N) fall (V, N)

rise (V, N) drop (V, N)

growth (N) decrease (V, N)

decline (V, N)
DESCRIBING CHANGES IN NUMBERS
03. Write the past simple and past participle forms of the verbs.

infinitive past simple past participle

fall fell fallen

increase increased increased

drop dropped dropped

decrease decreased decreased

decline declined declined

rise rose risen

grow grew grown

DESCRIBING CHANGES IN NUMBERS
04. Use the correct verb or noun form of one of the words from above to
complete the sentences about the table.
New entrants to primary teacher training programmes 2007 - present
2007/08 16,540
2009/10 15,500
2011/12 17,630
2013/14 18,360
2015/16 20,480
This year 19,213

rose
1. The number of new entrants to primary teaching __________ during the period.

fall/drop/decline/decrease from 2007/08 to 2009/10.

2. There was a __________________________
rise/growth/ increase
3. There was a steady ________________________ in numbers from 2009/10 to 2015/16.
declined / decreased / fell / dropped OR have declined / have
decreased / have fallen / have dropped
4. The numbers ________________________________________________________ again this year.
GRAPHS AND BAR CHARTS
05. Which is the better description of the line graph: A or B? Why?
A. The graph shows the percentage of graduates in the % of graduates in the population (UK)
UK population between 1990 and 2015. In 1990 17% of
the population of the UK were graduates. This rose to
20% in 1995 and 24% in 2000. In 2005, it went up to
29%, in 2010 to 34% and up to 38% in 2015.
B. The graph shows an upward trend in the % of
graduates in the population between 1990 and 2015.
The percentage rose gradually throughout the period. It
increased by about 3 to 5% every five years, for
example between 1990 and 1995 it increased from
17 to 20%.

Answer: B is better because it gives an overview and summarises the

data with an example. A is just a list of all the data.
 GRAPHS AND BAR CHARTS
06. Read sentences 1-9 about the bar chart, and answer the questions.
1. There were about 330,000 18-year-olds in full-time education.
2. Work-based learning is really useful for young people.
1. Which TWO sentences should
3. 60,000 were in employer-funded training.
NOT be included?
4. Around 70,000 of the age group were
involved in work-based learning. 2. Which of the other sentences
5. Only about 50,000 were in the 'other education and training' include the most important
category. information about the bar chart, do
6. There were three times more 18-year-olds in full-time you think?
education than in employment THE BAR CHARTS
7. The situation is very different in my country.
8. About 90,000 were not in employment, education or training. CHECK ANSWER
9. More 18-year-olds were in employment than not in
employment, education or training
THE BAR CHARTS

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Answer:
1. Sentences 2 and 7 should not be included.
2. Sentences 1, 6, 8 and 9 are probably the most
important. (To some extent this is a matter of opinion, but the
answer should include the highest and lowest numbers, for
example.)

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GRAPHS AND BAR
CHARTS
07. Complete the sentences with a preposition from the box

between in from of of to by
of
1. 17% ________ the population are graduates.
of
2. The number ______ graduates went up.
to 29%.
from 21% ____
3. It rose ______
by
4. It increased ________ about 4%.
between 1992 and 1996 there was an increase.
5. _________
in
6. There was a rise _______ graduate numbers during the 1990s.
STUDYING A MODEL ANSWER
08. Read the model answer and find:

1. the introductory sentence

2. the overview
3. a description of data
4. some data to support the descriptions
5. past simple verb forms
6. a present perfect verb form

The chart below shows the percentage of

unemployed recent graduates and young non-
graduates aged 21 to 30 between 1990 and
2015.

Why is the past simple used more than

MODEL ANSWER
the present perfect?CHECK ANSWER
MODEL
ANSWER
The line graph shows the number of unemployed recent graduates and non-graduates in the
population of 21 to 30-year-olds in the years between 1990 and 2015. Overall, the numbers have
not changed much: we can see a fall, followed by a rise, in both groups. The non-graduates are a
larger number than the recent graduates at all points.
Between 1990 and 2000 there was a decrease in the number of unemployed recent graduates
and non-graduates. The fall was small from 1990 to 1995, but greater between 1995 and 2000.
There was a small change in the middle period. The number of non-graduates dropped and then
grew during that period. Over the five years from 2010 to 2015, the numbers of both non-
graduates and recent graduates returned almost to their 1990 figures of 14% and 10%.
Overall, it is clear that having a degree is helpful in finding employment as more non-graduates
than recent graduates are out of work.

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 SAMPLE ANSWER
1. The line graph shows the number of unemployed recent graduates and non-graduates in the
population of 21 to 30-year-olds in the years between 1990 and 2015.
2. Overall, the numbers have not changed much: we can see a fall, followed by a rise, in both
groups. The non-graduates are a larger number than the recent graduates at all points.
3. (sample answer) There was a small change in the middle period./ The number of non-graduates
dropped and then grew during that period.
4. Over the five years from 2010 to 2015, the numbers of both non-graduates and recent
graduates returned almost to their 1990 figures of 10 14 and 10%.
5. was, dropped, grew, returned GO BACK TO PREVIOUS SLIDE

6. Overall, the numbers have not changed much

The past simple is used more because most of the verbs refer to actions completed in the past.
The one example of the present perfect is used because it refers up to the present. (The text was
written in 2015).
DESCRIBING A PIE CHART
09. Which country matches these phrases?
1. over a third
2. a little under a third
3. the lowest number of students
4. about 1 in 10
5. just under a sixth
6. the most popular country
7. the country in second place
8. the least popular country

Which English-speaking country do Answer:

foreign students want to study in? 1. USA 2. UK 3. New Zealand 4. Canada

5. Australia 6. USA 7. UK 8. New Zealand
 EXAM SKILLS
10. Look at the Writing Part 1 task below. Before you start writing, answer these
questions about the graph
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
1. What are the two groups in green and purple?
The bar chart shows the literacy rate (% of people
2. What do the vertical  and horizontal  axes
who can read and write) by region and gender in
show?
2011.
3. Which two regions had the highest literacy rates?·
Summarise the information by selecting and
4. How many regions show different literacy rates
reporting the main features, and make
for men and women?
comparisons where relevant.
5. Which region shows the biggest difference
Write at least 150 words.
between men and women?
6. What are the male and female literacy rates in the THE GRAPH
least literate region?
7. What is the percentage difference between the CHECK ANSWER
most and least literate areas?
Literacy rate by region and gender 2011
THE GRAPH

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ANSWER
1. grey- male, purple- female
2. vertical - percentage of people who are literate;
horizontal - region of the world
3. Central Asia, Central/Eastern Europe
4. five
5. South and West Asia
6. male - about 70%, female- about 59% (Sub-Saharan Africa)
7. male- about 30%, female - about 41%
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 EXAM SKILLS highest percentage of citizens who can read and write.
09. Write your answer Almost 100% of men and women are literate in those
Remember to: regions. The lowest literacy rates are in Sub-Saharan
• include introductory and concluding Africa.
sentences and an overview In five out of the seven regions, there are different
• use expressions with prepositions literacy rates for men and women. The greatest
• use the past simple tense. difference between men and women is found in South
SAMPLE ANSWER: and West Asia. In this region, about 80% of men are
The data shows the literacy rate for both males able to read and write, but only about 60% of women.
and females in seven different regions of the Overall, the difference between the most literate area
world. The horizontal axis lists the regions and and the least literate is about 30% for men and just over
the vertical axis shows percentage. In all 40% for women.
regions except two, there is a difference in the In conclusion, literacy rates vary between regions,
literacy rates of men and women. Central Asia with males having higher levels than females in most
and Central / Eastern Europe have the regions. (171 words)
 LEAD - IN
01. Pictures A-G show different areas of work or study. Match the
pictures with the words in the box.

hotel and catering construction health sports and leisure

PICTURE
information technology art and design retail

A-G
CHECK
A. construction ANSWER
B. sports and leisure C. retail D. hotel and catering
E. health F. art and design G. information technology
PICTURE A-
B C
A
G

E F
D G

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LEAD - IN
02. Look at the words in the box. Do they describe a job or a type of course? Put J for
'job' or C for 'course' next to each word. The first one has been done for you.

J
architect ___ J
chef ___ J
building engineering ___ C
badminton coach ___
C
computing ___ J
doctor ___ C
fitness training ___ C
food technology ___
J
graphic designer ___ C
medicine ___ C
shop management ___ J
store assistant ___
J
web designer ___ C
textiles ___
LEAD - IN
03. Complete the table. Use the words in exercise 2. There are two examples to help you
architect chef building engineering badminton coach
computing doctor fitness training food technology
graphic designer medicine shop management store assistant
web designer textiles
Job Area of work or study Course
1. Graphic designer art and design textiles
2. architect construction building engineering
3. doctor health medicine
4. chef hotel and catering food technology
5. web designer information technology computing
6. store assistant retail shop management
7. badminton coach sports and leisure fitness training
 LEAD - IN
05. Identify the TWO correct endings for each sentence

1. I've done a course in computing / badminton coach / food technology.

2. My sister has worked on a cruise ship as a chef / medicine / doctor.

3. Our son had a job as a(n) architect / store assistant / building engineering.

4. He's very keen on web designer / fitness training / textiles

 LEAD - IN
05. Listen to two short conversations. Are the speakers talking about a job or a course?
Put J for 'job' or C for 'course'.
J
Conversation 1 ________ C
Conversation 2 ______
Student: Oh, hello there. I'd like to book a place on
Transcript 26 the Food Photography course.
Conversation 1 Receptionist: OK. Now, is that the one that starts
Manager: Come on in. It's Anna, isn't it? on the 18th?
Anna: Yes, that's right. Anna Scott. Student: No, that's the date of the Food Technology
Manager: Ah yes. Take a seat, Anna. First of all, course-I want the Food Photography course. It's the
we're delighted that you'll be joining us as a store day after.
assistant at the beginning of next week. Receptionist: OK ... got it right up on screen now.
Anna: Thanks very much. I'm really looking forward Food Photography- Saturday 19th of September.
to the challenge. And it looks like you're in luck- there are only a
Manager: That's good to know. couple of spaces left. We've taken ten bookings
Conversation 2 already, so you've just made it the course is limited
Receptionist: Good morning, you're through to to twelve participants. It's very popular.
Milton College. How can I help? Student: That's good to know! Now can I just check
the details of the course?
 SENTENCE
COMPLETION
06. Read the sentences carefully. Underline the key words
before and after each gap

1. Anna has got a job as a _______

2. She has recently completed a course in _______
3. The new name of the department which sells computers and phones is
________
4. The Food Photography course takes place on the __________ of September.
5. There is a total of _______ places available on the course.
SENTENCE COMPLETION
07. Match questions 1-5 in exercise 6 with the type of information you need to
listen for, given below. The first one has been done for you.
Exercise 6:
1. Anna has got a job as a _______
2. She has recently completed a course in _______
3. The new name of the department which sells computers and phones is ________
4. The Food Photography course takes place on the _______ of September.
5. There is a total of _______ places available on the course.

an area of study 2
_____ a name of a place 3
_____
a type of job 1
_____ a date 4
_____
a number only 5
_____
 SENTENCE COMPLETION
08. Listen again to Anna talking to the store manager and complete the
sentence. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
store assistant
1. Anna has got a job as a _____________
2. She has recently completed a course in
information technology
________________
3. The new name of the department which sells
moving images
computers and phones is ___________

TRANSCRIPT 27
 TRANSCRIP
Manager: Come on in. It's Anna, isn't it?
T 27
Anna: Yes, that's right. Anna Scott.
Manager: Ah yes. Take a seat, Anna. First of all, we're delighted that you'll be joining us as a store
assistant at the beginning of next week.
Anna: Thanks very much. I'm really looking forward to the challenge.
Manager: That's good to know. Now, we know you've just finished a course in Information
Technology, so we've decided to put you in the computing and phones section of our department
store.
Anna: That's great. Now, that's next to the radios and audio equipment, isn't it?
Manager: That's right. All our radios and audio are in a part of the store we used to call the 'Sound
Station'. But as I've just said, you'll be based in the computing and phones section. Now we've
recently made this area of our store much bigger so that we can sell a much wider range of computer
equipment, such as smart watches.
Anna: Mm.Smart watches.
Manager: Yes, we really want to attract a younger group of customers. And we haven't just given this
whole area a completely new look -we've re-named it too!
Anna: Re-named it?
Manager: Yes. From next week it's going to be known as 'Moving Images'.
Anna: 'Moving Images'? Cool! I like it.
Manager: Now, do you have any questions before we move on? GO BACK TO PREVIOUS SLIDE
 SENTENCE COMPLETION
09. Choose the correct grammatical answer. Why are the other answers incorrect?
1. Anna has got a job as a assistant / store assistant.
2. She has recently completed a course in informations technology / information technology.
3. The new name of the department which sells computers and phones is
Moving Image / Moving Images / The Moving Images.

Answer:
1. store assistant (it can't be assistant because the word before is 'a' not 'an')
2. information technology (informations is incorrect as a plural form - the word information is
uncountable)
3. Moving Images (The Moving Images consists of three words and the instructions tell you to use
no more than two words. Moving Image is incorrect because it is singular, and the speaker uses
the plural.)
 SENTENCE COMPLETION
10. Listen to the student and the receptionist again and complete the sentences. Write
NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
19th [of] / nineteenth [of]
1. The course takes place on the _______________________September.
12 / twelve
2. There are a total of _____________ places available on the course.
Transcript 26 Student: Oh, hello there. I'd like to book a place on the
Conversation 1 Food Photography course.
Manager: Come on in. It's Anna, isn't it? Receptionist: OK. Now, is that the one that starts on
Anna: Yes, that's right. Anna Scott. the 18th?
Manager: Ah yes. Take a seat, Anna. First of all, Student: No, that's the date of the Food Technology
we're course-I want the Food Photography course. It's the
delighted that you'll bejoining us as a store day after.
assistant at the beginning of next week. Receptionist: OK ... got it right up on screen now.
Anna: Thanks very much. I'm really looking Food Photography- Saturday 19th of September. And it
forward to the challenge. looks like you're in luck- there are only a couple of
Manager: That's good to know. spaces left. We've taken ten bookings already, so
Conversation 2 you've just made itthe course is limited to twelve
Receptionist: Good morning, you're through to participants. It's very popular.
Milton College. How can I help? Student: That's good to know! Now can I just check
the details of the course?
SENTENCE COMPLETION
11. Look at the question below and read the answers that different
candidates wrote. Which answers are correct? Why are the other
answers incorrect?

Complete the sentence below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD

AND / OR A NUMBER for your answer.
The course takes place on the _______ September.
Candidates' answers
19 19th the 19 nineteenth of 19th of September 19 Sept

The correct answers are: 19, 19th, nineteenth of

 FOLLOWING A CONVERSATI
12. Read the questions carefully. Then put the topics below in the order they
will be mentioned in the conversation. The first one has been done for you.
Complete the sentence below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND / OR
A NUMBER for your answer

1. The title of the course the speaker wants to do is ___ a. the price of the course 6
_____

2. The course starts at ___ 5

_____
b. the location of the course 1
_____
3. It lasts for a period of ___ hours in total.
2
_____
4. The course aims to teach people how to use different
c. the name of the course 4
_____
___
3
_____
5. Part of the course is held at a nearby ___
6. The total cost of the course is ___ d. the starting time of the course

e. the purpose of the course

LISTENING FOR SYNONYMS AND
PARAPHRASE
13. Match the words and phrases 1-9 with their synonyms a-i.
1. price a. place
2. name b. finishes
c. reason for
3. duration d. is held
e. begins
4. starts f. length
g. hands-on
5. takes place h. cost
i. title
6. purpose
7. ends
8. location
EXAM SKILLS
14. Match the highlighted words in exercise 14 with the words and phrases
used on the recording. begins full fee goes on it's called
local some train a range of

1. The title of the course the student wants to do is __________

2. The course starts at ___________ a.m
3. It lasts for a period of _________ hours in total.
4. The course aims to teach people how to use different __________
5. Part of the course is held at a nearby _________
6. The total cost of the course is ______________

1. title – it’s called 4. teach – train

2. starts – begins 5. part – some; nearby – local
3. lasts – goes on 6. total cost – full free
 EXAM SKILLS
15. Listen to the rest of the conversation between the student and the receptionist and
complete the entences. Ignore the highlighted words for now. Write NO MORE THAN TWO
WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Food Photography
1. The title of the course the student wants to do is _________________
9.30 / nine thirty a.m
2. The course starts at ________________
7 / seven hours in total.
3. It lasts for a period of _____________
camera angles
4. The course aims to teach people how to use different _______________
hotel
5. Part of the course is held at a nearby ____________
$55 / fifty-five dollars
6. The total cost of the course is __________________

TRANSCRIPT 28
TRANSCRIPT 28 Student: What about learning to edit pictures on my
Student: Now can I just check the details of the course? computer? Will that be covered too?
Receptionist: Sure, go ahead. Receptionist: No, I'm afraid not. The purpose of the
Student: Now it says on the leaflet ... um, let me find workshop is to teach you how to take good photos in
it ...OK, got it! Right, so it's called Food Photography, and the first place. It's a really hands-on session - in fact,
I've got here that it begins at nine thirty. you'll spend some of the day on location in a local
Receptionist: That's right - it's an early start. It begins at hotel. It's just round the corner from the college - the
half past nine and it goes on until four thirty. Most of our Lincoln Hotel - so you'll have the opportunity to
weekend courses are quite short and so they're over in a practise taking photographs using real dishes!
couple of hours - this course is longer. According to the Student: That's great - a practical course is exactly
information I've got up here on screen, it's seven hours what I'm looking for!
long. Receptionist: Now just a few more things. The full
Student: Oh, I'm glad it lasts for more than a few hours. I fee of the course is $55 and that includes a light
don't think I'd be able to learn how to take good pictures in lunch and refreshments at the hotel.
less than seven hours. Student: Oh, that's really good. That means I don't
Receptionist: Now I'll just give you a bit more information have to worry about bringing along my own drinks
about the course itself. Basically, you'll learn how to take and snacks on the day. That would probably cost me
good photos of food using a digital camera. So it'll train at least ten dollars.
you in the basics of using a range of camera angles. Receptionist: OK, I think that's everything, so I'll just
Student: Camera angles? take your details so that we can confirm your place
Receptionist: Yes, you'll learn how to photograph food on the course
using close-up shots, wide angle shots and shots taken
from above, that sort of thing. GO BACK TO PREVIOUS SLIDE
EXAM SKILLS
16. Read your answers to the sentence completion task carefully
and then answer the questions in the checklist below

• Have you answered ALL the questions?

• Have you written the correct number of words in each sentence?
• Have you written numbers as figures to save time?
• Have you checked your spelling?
• Have you checked whether your answer should be in the singular
or plural form?
Now check your answers.
EXAM SKILLS
01. Match photographs A-G with the areas of work and study in the box

emergency services farming entertainment education

PHOTOGRAPH
science (research and development) travel and transport tourism

A-G CHE
CK
A. emergency services * B. travel and transport C. farming D. education
E. tourism F. science (research and development) G. Entertainment
* the organizations that deal with accidents and urgent problems such as fire, illness or crime
PHOTOGRAPH B C
A-G

A
D E F B

GO BACK TO PREVIOUS SLIDE

 ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE FEELINGS AND
EXPERIENCE
02. Look at the words in the box. Which words have a negative
meaning?

tired boring embarrassed challenging fascinated

great thrilled not very exciting interesting amazed

ANSWER:
tired, boring, embarrassed, not very exciting
ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE FEELINGS AND
EXPERIENCE
03. Read the words in exercise 2 again. Which words can you use to describe your
feelings? Which words can you use to describe the experience of doing the things in the
photographs? Put F for 'feelings' or E for 'experience' next to each word.

tired boring embarrassed challenging fascinated

great thrilled not very exciting interesting amazed
Which ONE word can be used to describe both your feelings and the experience?

ANSWER:
amazed F boring E challenging E
embarrassed F fascinated F great F, E
interesting E not very exciting E thrilled F tired F
ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE FEELINGS AND
EXPERIENCE
04. Complete the table. There is an example to help you.
I feel / I felt .. It is / It was
amazed amazing
thrilled thrilling
bored boring
challenged challenging
fascinated fascinating
not very excited tiring
tired embarrassing
embarrassed not very exciting
interested interesting
great great
ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE FEELINGS AND
EXPERIENCE
05. Choose the correct word in each sentence.

1. I've got a place on the course! I'm thrilled / thrilling!

2. It's a very interested / interesting job - I'm learning a lot.
3. I had to give a presentation in front of my colleagues. I felt really embarrassing /
embarrassed.
4. She gets boring / bored easily, so she's changed jobs twice.
5. He works long hours and late nights and weekends in order to pay for his daughter's
university course. It must be very tired / tiring for him.
6. She's got an amazing / amazed job. She's a journalist and she's interviewed lots of
famous people.
ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE FEELINGS AND
EXPERIENCE
06. Look at photographs A-D and answer the questions

• Which of these jobs or activities have

you done before?
• How did you feel about it?
• Which have you not done yet? Would
like to try them? Why?
 SPEAKING TEST - PART 1
07. Listen to a recording of Part 1 of the Speaking test. Match the speaker, Nina, with
the correct photograph A-D above. Does she work or is she a student?

TIP 07. It is very important not to simply answer a question with 'Yes' or
'No'. Try to use your imagination and invent some ideas. Remember that
the examiner is testing your ability to speak English, not your views or
general knowledge. For example, if there isn't a job you would really like
to do in future, don't just say 'No'. Think of any job you could talk about.

Answer:
Photograph D; she’s a student

TAPESCRIPT 29
 TAPESCRIP
T 29
Examiner: What do you do? Do you work or are you a student?
Miriam: I'm a student. I'm doing a part-time fashion and textiles course. I'm at Milton College, in
the centre of the city. I'm in my third year and at the moment I'm studying twelve hours a week.
Examiner: Are you enjoying it?
Miriam: Oh yes, I am. I think it's great. I particularly like working with different materials like wool
and leather. And I've just made a beautiful scarf and it's made out of plastic. It looks very strange
but I think it's great! It's pretty amazing in fact!
Examiner: Would you like to learn anything new in future?
Miriam: Yes, I would. I'd really like to learn how to use computer software to create new designs.
This should also help me create new shades of colour. Using technology in this way would be
really challenging for me, I think.
Examiner: And is there a job you would really like to do in the future?
Miriam: Yes, there is. I'd love the chance to become a fashion photographer. And if I do well on
my course and get some experience of taking pictures at my college fashion shows, perhaps my
dream will come true. I've just bought myself a new digital camera and I've already learned how to
take some great close-up shots!

GO BACK TO PREVIOUS SLIDE

 SPEAKING TEST - PART 1
08. Listen again and number the following in the order Nina talks about them

What job she would like to do in the future

6
How many hours a week she studies/works
3
What she does
1
5
What she would like to learn in the future
4
What she thinks about her studies/work
3
Where she studies/works

TAPESCRIPT 29
 TAPESCRIP
T 29
Examiner: What do you do? Do you work or are you a student?
Miriam: I'm a student. I'm doing a part-time fashion and textiles course. I'm at Milton College, in
the centre of the city. I'm in my third year and at the moment I'm studying twelve hours a week.
Examiner: Are you enjoying it?
Miriam: Oh yes, I am. I think it's great. I particularly like working with different materials like wool
and leather. And I've just made a beautiful scarf and it's made out of plastic. It looks very strange
but I think it's great! It's pretty amazing in fact!
Examiner: Would you like to learn anything new in future?
Miriam: Yes, I would. I'd really like to learn how to use computer software to create new designs.
This should also help me create new shades of colour. Using technology in this way would be
really challenging for me, I think.
Examiner: And is there a job you would really like to do in the future?
Miriam: Yes, there is. I'd love the chance to become a fashion photographer. And if I do well on
my course and get some experience of taking pictures at my college fashion shows, perhaps my
dream will come true. I've just bought myself a new digital camera and I've already learned how to
take some great close-up shots!

GO BACK TO PREVIOUS SLIDE

SPEAKING TEST - PART 1
09. Use the headings in exercise 8 to talk about Anna.

10. Make notes using the headings in exercise 8 to speak about what you do.
You may wish to use a dictionary to help you do this
11. Use your notes to tell your partner about what you do. Ask each other questions.

• What do you do? Do you work or are you a student?

• Are you enjoying it?

• Would you like to learn anything new in the future?

• Is there a job you would really like to do in the future?

 PRONUNCIATION: WORDS BEGINNING WITH TWO
CONSONANTS
12. Listen and practise the sounds at the beginning of the words in bold

a student- I'm a student.

a scarf- a beautiful scarf
I've just made a beautiful scarf.
plastic- It's made out of plastic.
ate- rate- great
It's great- I think it's great
It looks very strange, but I think it's great!
great close-up shots
I've learnt how to take some great close-up shots!
 SPEAKING TEST - PART 2
13. Read the information about Part 2 and then look at the following topic areas.
Which THREE do you think are Part 2 topic areas?

1. Talk about how the education system in your country has changed.
2. Talk about a time when you learnt something new.
3. Talk about your very first day at school.
4. Talk about your ideal place to study.
5. Talk about how people normally travel to work in your city.
6. Talk about the kind of jobs that people do in your home town.

ANSWER:
Topics 2, 3, 4 are possible Part 2 topics
SPEAKING TEST - PART 2
14. Look at the information about what happens in Part 2 of the Speaking test.
Can you put the stages A-F in the correct order?

A. You talk about the topic in the task, including all four points on the card.
4
5
B. You stop talking when the examiner tells you to.

C. You read a card with a task on it.

2
3
D. You make notes on each of the separate parts of the task.

E. The examiner says, ‘Here is your topic card. You now have one minute
1
to prepare your talk.’
6
F. The examiner asks you some questions about your talk.
 SPEAKING TEST - PART 2
15. Look at the example of a Part 2 card. Highlight or underline the key words in each
instruction. The first one has been done for you
Describe a time when you learnt something new.
You should say:
• what you learnt
• how you learnt it
• what the result was
and explain how you felt about learning something new
 SPEAKING TEST - PART 2
16. Before you start your talk, the examiner will give you some paper to make
notes on. You need to make sure your notes cover all the points on the card.

Match the key words with the candidate's notes.

What? Thrilled and proud of myself
How? learnt to fly a small plane
Result? had lessons at a flying club
How I felt? got my pilot's licence

ANSWER:
What? learned to fly a small plane
How? had lessons at a flying club
Result? got my pilot's licence
How I felt? thrilled and proud of myself
 INTRODUCING YOUR TALK
It is important that you introduce your talk. Here are some
suggestions of ways you can begin.
- I'm going to talk about a time when I learnt something new.
- I'd like to tell you about ...
- I want to talk about ...

17. Practise introducing the following talks. Say one sentence for each.

• Describe a time when you learnt something new.

• Describe your very first day at school.
• Describe your ideal place to study
INTRODUCING YOUR TALK
18. Look at the topic card with some student's notes on it. Complete the student's
notes by adding notes a-d to the correct part of the card .
Describe a time when you learnt something new.
You should say:
• what you learnt d
learn to ski; (1) ____
• how you learn it a had great instructor!
(2) ____,
c got a sliver cup!
• what the result was (3) ____,
b
and explain how you felt about learning something new. proud; (4) ___

a. was in a group Now listen to Nina giving her talk and

b. really thrilled check your answers.
c. won a competition
d. love snow and being active!
TRANSCRIPT 31
TRANSCRIPT 31 It took me a long time to learn how to keep my
Nina: I'm going to tell you about a time when I
balance. It really is much more difficult than it
learned something new. What did I learn? Well, I've
looks! It was great fun! I really liked learning in a
always been an active and sporty person and I really
group - much better than learning individually.
like cold weather - I love it when it snows in my
In fact, I was in a skiing competition recently
country. That's why I decided to learn something that
and I won! I got a silver cup. So, I think that's
mixes these things together - winter, sport and snow!
quite a good result.
So, I decided to learn to ski!
How did I feel about the learning experience?
I learned with an instructor. There was a big group
Well, it was really thrilling to ski downhill for the
of us - we had a great instructor. It was really
very first time - I loved the feeling of speed. It
exciting when we were on the chair lift on the first
was very exciting! I was so proud of myself
day. We started on the nursery slope - I couldn't
when I reached the bottom of the slope and I
even walk on my skis at first and I fell over many
was still standing! It was a great feeling!
times.
GO BACK TO PREVIOUS SLIDE
INTRODUCING YOUR TALK
19. Make your own notes for the topic card in exercise 18. Use the key
words to help you.
20. Practise your talk. Try to speak for two minutes.
THANKS