Unit 1. Lesson 1. Vital Statistics
1 Read Peter's blog an Task 2 (Student's Book pp. 6-7) complete the fact file about the boy.
Real name Peter
Sport Water polo
Appearance
Hobby
Likes
Dislikes
I’m not very tall or very strong
I’m interested in photograph
I’d like to have some special powers
I hate injustice
Father My dad’s a mechanic and he fixes cars
Mother My mum’s a teacher.
Pets I have a pet parrot.
2 Complete the sentences about Peter.
1 Peter hasn't got any brothers or sisters. He's an only child.
2 Peter plays water polo every day five days at the weekend.
3 When his mum talks about her pupils, Peter sometimes gets upset.
4 Peter's father is a mechanic and he fixes cars.
5 He tells jokes. He's never serious.
6 James is Peter's pet parrot.
7 James sometimes bites Peter's finger.
8 It's an bad that in some parts of the world people are so poor.
3.There are some common mistakes in these sentences. Correct the sentences.
1 My father is bus driver. My father is a bus driver.
2 My mother work in a hotel. My mother works in hotels.
3 I'm interesting in sports. I'm interested in sports.
4 I want learn English. I want to learn English
5 I do my homework always. I always do my homework
6 I never am late. I'm never late
7 I play the football. I play football.
4 Match these spare-time activities with the verbs in the box (e.g. i go hiking). do go play
aerobics cycling basketball
yoga roller-skating cards
painting swimming chess
dancing fishing
water-polo
homework judo football
5 Complete these sentences using the words in Task 4 so that they are true for you.
1 I play basketball, football, chess
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2 I go cycling, roller-skating
3 I always do my homework
4 I don't play water-polo, cards
5 I don't go fishing, judo
6 Complete the sentences about the 'sunny side' of
1 I enjoy doing three things: surfing the Internet, travelling and listening to loud music.
2 I rather like swimming in the sea eating fast food, and watching TV
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3 I can't imagine my life without listening to music and surfing the Internet
4 I always look forward to: travelling to new places and lying on a sunny beach.
5 And I'm simply crazy about: reading comics watching anime.
7 Complete with the information about yourself.
Name: Taras Surname Tymoshenko
Age: 14 Class: 9A Form teacher: Parkhomenko
School: # 52
Address: Kiev, st. Vasilenko d.22, ap. 7
Telephone: 234-43-56 Mobile phone: 099 000-00-00
E-mail taras@taras.com
Family: Father, mother, sister
Pets: cat
Interests: computer games
Favourite school subject physical culture
Favourite books: A Street Cat Named Bob
Favourite films: Star Wars
Favourite singer / group: Adele
Favourite food: hamburger
8b) Match the words with their explanations.
1 wonderful / fantastic — very good
2 fun — If something is ... it makes you happy
3 favourite — Your favourite thing or person is the one you like most.
4 enjoy doing something — You like doing it a lot and it makes you happy.
5 boring — opposite to "interesting"
6 prefer... to... — like someone or something more than another person or thing
7 be keen on something — like or be interested in something
9a) Complete the questions, using the words from the box.
1 Is learning English good fun ?
2 Do you prefer meat to fish?
3 What's your favourite city?
4 Are you interested in sport?
5 Are you keen on classical music?
6 Do you enjoy walking in the countryside?
7 Do you think history is interesting ?
10a) Put the above adjectives under the word below that has a similar meaning. confident sociable resolute trustworthy loving positive outgoing determined honest caring
10b) Put the same adjectives under the word that has an opposite meaning. negative insincere weak withdrawn indifferent positive honest determined outgoing caring
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11 Copy the adjectives from the box in the table under any heading you think suitable. Consult the dictionary if necessary.
IMMATURE NEUTRAL MATURE
superficial disruptive ambitious silly kind serious dirty nice hard-working rude provocative reliable
12a) Choose words (from Tasks 10 and 11 to sum up the sort of a person you would like to have as a friend.
Positive, outgoing, honest, caring, determined, nice, kind, helpful, reliable, hard-working.
13 What other words can you think of to describe someone? If you don't know what they are in English, look them up in a dictionary.
Positive characteristics
friendly angry
respectful unfair
peaceful nervous
patient rough
15 Think of the right adjective.
Negative characteristics
1 A person who thinks only about himself / herself is selfish
2 A person who tells other people what to do is bossy.
3 A person who has no friends is lonely.
4 A person who is interesting to be with is friendly.
5 A person who would never let you down is your close friend.
16a) Use the words in the box to fill in the gaps.
People become friends because they have a lot in common or they have the same interests. When you have really close friends you can share secrets with them or can on them. Good friends help each other especially when they have a problem or if they get in trouble. A good friend should never let you down.
b) Finish the sentences using your ideas about friends and friendship.
I have a lot of friends.
My friends are positive, honest and caring.
I like them because they help me and support me.
I don't like kids who gossip and want to be the boss.
I could never be friends with someone who can't keep the secrets
Real friends always help each other
Real friends never betray each other.
17 Put the parts of the letter on the right order on page 13.
1 Ben's address — d
2 the date — e
3 the beginning — c
4 home town — a
5 family — b
6 school and interests — f
7 pets and hobbies — j
8 free — h
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9 finishing the letter — g
10 adding more — i
19 Match the words with their definitions.
1 Mr single or married man
2 Mrs — married woman
3 Miss — single woman
4 Ms — single or married woman
irresponsible egocentric focused
helpful
5 surname — family name
6 forename — first name
8 mother tongue — first language
9 daytime tel — phone number during the day
10 mobile no — number of the mobile phone
11 marital status — married or single?
12 date of birth — day, month, and year you were born
13 occupation — job
14 level of English/ French etc — A1, A2, B1, B2
15 signature — your name written by yourself
20 Put questions to the following answers.
What is your mother tongue?
Ukrainian.
Where do you live?
I live in a small town of Terebovlya.
When were you born?
I was born in 1992.
Are you married?
No, I am not. I am single.
What is your surname?
Ivanchuk.
Have you got any sisters or brothers?
I've got only one brother.
What is your occupation?
I'm a nurse.
What is your hobby?
I enjoy dancing. I sometimes paint.
What do you usually do with your best friend?
My best friend and I go to English Club together.
What is your level of English?
They say it's A2. But I'd like to improve it.
21. Read the text on page 17 and copy the corresponding headings from the box above each paragraph. Then put the numbers of the paragraphs in the right order.
2 About a Childhood
5 Conclusion
4 What Other People Say About Him
1 First Result + This Top Achievement
3 What a Parent Says About Him
22a) Circle people you have heard about from those below and say if you know that they had ADHD. Would you say they were losers? Why not?
Albert Einstein,.John Lennon, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali
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1 Sort these words out.
COLLECT PLAY DO
stamps comics sports cards
board games cards the piano
crosswords puzzles yoga
2 Write the -ing forms of the verbs in Task 1. collecting, playing, doing
3a) Write the -ing forms of the verbs below. write letters — writing letters argue with your friend — arguing with your friends make excuses — making excuses chat on the phone — chatting on the phone
b) Use word combinations from 'a' in the following sentences.
1 I enjoy chatting on the phone
2 I like arguing with my friends
3 I hate making excuses
4 I often get bored with writing letters
5 Fill in the right preposition,
1 He is good at making things.
2 You are interested in solving problems.
3 She is fond of writing poetry.
4 You are bored with doing the same thing over and over again.
5 I look forward to going to my best friend's party.
6 She is tired of listening to other people's advice.
6 Fill in using the -ing form of the verb in brackets. When I was little I used to do gymnastics but I gave it up because it was too tiring. When I was eleven I got interested in swimming (swim). I soon started training (train) at the local swimming pool. My results were not brilliant because I wasn't fast enough but I loved being (be) in the water so my coach suggested switching (switch to) synchronised swimming. I soon began winning (win) in competitions and grew very fond of practicing (practice) with other girls. I'm looking forward to taking (take) part in the UK competition next year.
7a) Look at these sentences taken from a horoscope. Fill on the verbs from the box.
1 You like taking risks.
2 You are good at telling jokes.
3 You quickly get tired of doing things and don't have much patience.
4 You enjoy helping other people.
5 You are good at giving orders. You are a born leader.
6 You hate wasting time.
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9 Match the words on the left with those ones on the right. Then, use these pairs off words to make sentences about different teenage groups.
1 sports — event
2 a teacher's — pet
3 a debate — team
4 a fashion — victim
5 a shopping — centre
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6 a cyber — cafe
7 urban — culture
8 casual — clothes
9 classical — music
10 baggy — trousers
10 Fill in the missing letters, Then tide the sentences that are true for you.
1 A jogging suit is my favourite outfit.
2 It is important for me to have good grades and I often go to competitions, so everyone thinks l am ambitious and competitive.
3 I am not too picky about my clothes. I just wear what's comfortable.
4 I have problems with physics and chemistry, so you can't call me ingenious when it comes to science subjects.
5 I think that drawing graffiti on the city walls is a kind of vandalism.
6 I don't like reading books, so a library is definitely not my favourite hangout.
7 I would like to have an iPhone, but it is a very expensive gadget.
8 Doing sports is not my favourite pastime.
11 Complete the following sentences with the present simple off the verbs from the box, Are these sentences true for anyone you know?
1 My friend is a real fashion victim. She always wears designer labels.
2 My brother spends hours in front of his computer. He is such a computer geek.
3 A girl in my class is such a nerd. She studies for three hours every day and she always does her homework.
4 Our history teacher gives us a lot of project work for homework.
5 My mum listens to classical music.
6 My dad usually plays basketball at weekends.
12 Look at this page from a School Yearbook. It's about a boy called Sid, Use the present simple off the verbs in brackets. Then decide which off the following teenage groups Sid belongs to.
First of all, don't confuse us with heavy metal fans, because boys never (1) wear (wear) long hair, and we (2) listen (listen) to punk rock music, such as the Ramones and the Sex Pistols. I (3) have (have) a confession to make. My real name is Sydney, but Sid (4) sounds (sound) much cooler, you know, like Sid Vicious from the Sex Pistols. A black leather jacket, a pair of combat boots or Converse sneakers, and a metal chain (5) are (be) a "must have" in my wardrobe. My mum always (6) says (say) that my hair (7) looks (look) awful, especially when I (8) use (use) hairsprays in different colours. My friends (9) experiment (experiment) with tattoos and piercing, but my parents (10) don't let (not/let) me even dream about it, at least not until I'm 18. My English teacher (11) thinks (think)
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I'm rebellious, just because I (12) stand up (stand up) for my rights and I always have an opinion. OK, I (13) skip (skip) classes from time to time, but I (14) am (be) hardly ever rude to teachers. I'm simply aware of all kinds of social injustice, which is why History (15) is (be) my favourite subject. I dream of having my own band one day, so rock concerts (16) are (be) among my favourite hang-outs. And, I hope Nancy will say yes when I ask her out on Friday!
13 Correct the following sentences.
1 Punk rockers look like heavy metal fans. Punk rockers don't look like heavy metal fans.
2 Punk rockers have long hair. Punk rockers never wear long hair.
3 Sid's mum likes his hair. Sid's mum hates his hair.
4 Sid experiments with tattoos and piercing. Sid is not allowed to experiment with tattoos and piercing until he's 18.
5 Sid is rude to his teachers. Sid is hardly ever rude to teachers.
6 Sid has his own band. Sid dreams of having his own band one day
14 Complete the following text about EMOS, a teenage group using the appropriate verb from the box. What do you find out about their looks and clothes, school habits, hobbies, interests and favourite hang-outs?
EMOS — This word is short for emotional, which is the word that best (1) describes them. Don't confuse them with punk rockers, just because they both (2) wear black clothes. They (3) are rarely so rebellious, but sensitive and shy, which is probably why they
(4) choose desks at the back of the classroom. They are interested in subjects like Art, especially painting.They (5) love writing poetry, which can often help them to express their confusion, depression, and the general feeling that the world (6) is against them. There are rumours that some emos injure themselves on purpose just to feel something at all, but who (7) believes in stupid gossip! They (8) listen to alternative music, and their favourite hang-out is a place where they can talk in private, and that, of course, is the school bathroom.
15 Use the following profile for Heavy Metal Fans, and write about them. Add any details you want.
Fans of different types of loud heavy metal music usually have long hair because they like to headbang at concerts. They like to wear tight jeans, black clothes and lots of silver jewellery. At school they don't have problems with any subjects, but sometimes skip classes. They are not fans of sports, but they are interested in computers and motorcycles. If you want to meet heavy metal fans, you should go to cafes with heavy metal music, garages or heavy metal music concerts.
18a) Complete the text with tine correct form of the verbs in brackets. I (have) have had a mobile phone since I was twelve. I (keep) was keeping my first phone for two years, but it (be) was bigger and less useful than my new phone. It (can) could only make calls and send text messages.
It (not have) had no a camera. I (buy) bought a new phone last week, and since then I (take) have taken lots of photos. I (also send) also sent text massages to all my friends and I (receive) received three emails. My phone (become) became an important part of my life.
Unit 2. Lesson 1. Magic Box
5. Guess the type of each TV programme (1-8):
1 It gives you the most important political and other news. the news.
2 It shows models on the catwalk. fashion & style.
3 They usually show you things you must buy. TV adverts
4 This show talks about cameras, computers and mobile phones. Science and technology.
5 This one shows nature or animals. Nature and wildlife.
6 Tom & Jerry and the Simpsons are cartoons
7 You watch football, basketball or tennis in a sports programme
8 It tells the story of the lives and relationships of many members of a family a soap opera
6. Complete the text with the verbs from the box. Use the correct tense forms.
Michael Palin is the most famous traveller on British TV. He has made several travel series. The most famous are Around the World in Eighty Days and Pole to Pole. Thanks to his profession he flies in a two-engined plane.
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He traveled around the world in eighty days. He visited many countries and met many different people. He stayed in many homes and learned about many different cultures. That experience.in many changed his life, that's for sure.
7. Put the verbs in brackets in the present perfect.
Andrew Marshall has been (be) a TV reporter for 15 years. He is very happy because he has had (have) an interesting life. He has talked (talk) to a lot of famous people. He believes he has done (do) over 200 interviews. He has traveled (travel) all over the world and has visited (visit) more than 40 countries. The only continent he has never been (be) to is Australia. He says he has never thought (think) about giving up his job, although he has had (have) many dangerous experiences.
8 Write down your ideal TV programme for this weekend.
Saturday
Morning Orel i Reshka
Sunday
The world inside out
Afternoon Master Chief Movies
Evening X-factor
The world news
9 Fill in the blanks with the words from the box.
Hana and her grandmother are arguing about reality shows. Grandma thinks they're no good. What you hear there is just shallow chit-chat and gossip. They have no idea what clever people have written about.
Hana thinks grandma is a typical teacher. She always talks about books and people from the past. Grandma thinks that most of these young people have poor education, they have no higher goals in life and are ready to do anything stupid or provocative just to be in front of the cameras.
Hana disagrees. She says they talk about normal stuff, like fashion, food, love... Grandma says true love means romance, growing together, the sharing of life's highs and lows, loyalty and sacrifice... Hana thinks grandma always uses big words like sacrifice and dignity and principles and stuff. That's so yesterday Grandma wants to make an experiment. She wants Hana to watch her favourite film. It's DEAD POETS' Society. Grandma says, "I promise you: the film will open new worlds for you".
10 Complete these sentences with the words from the box in Task 9.
1 Who says these young people have got poor education ?
2 I don't understand any sacrifice which tolerates injustice.
3 Wearing a long white wedding dress is so old-fashioned.
4 Nobody is happy all the time. Everybody has highs and lows in life.
5 For a fulfilled life it is important to have higher education.
6 Doing something for the person you love is no sacrifice.
11 Put the lines of the dialogue in order.
1 What's on?
2 Let me see. A documentary on ghosts.
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6 A film — Blade Runner. It has already started.
5 It's on the bed.
7 I don't mind.
3 Who believes in ghosts? Is there anything else on?
4 No idea. Let's look at the TV guide.
12 Complete the text with the words from the box.
I don't watch TV much, which is not the case for the rest of my family. My sister always
switches to cartoon Network to watch her favourites. Tom and Jerry, of course. My parents watch the news and they usually get upset about politics. My granny never misses the afternoon soap operas. She is old but she is very good at remembering all the characters and their love affairs. I find it so boring. I like watching documentaries, especially the ones about animals.
Sometimes I switch to teletext to check the weather report because if it doesn't rain the next day, I know I can play tennis or football with my friends.
13 Fill in the lines with the words from the box.
A: Let's switch to 'The Moment of Truth, just for a minute.
B: No way, that's a show for fools and losers.
A: Says who?
B: You needn't be a genius to see they only bring phonies to the show.
A: But they get so much money for their stories.
B: Have you ever heard of human dignity? That is something you don't sell to amuse other people. But you're too young to understand.
15. Complete in the sentences with 'whose', 'who', 'which', 'where' or 'when'. Sean Connery, who was born in Scotland now lives in the south of Spain. He was not wellknown at the time when he appeared in different TV programmes."Dr No" made him an international star who he played James Bond seven times. Among other films which became successful due to Sean, are "Hunt for Red October" and "The Rock". He isn't working as an actor now but he is making a film which must be interesting, I think. I'd like to meet Sean Connery whose life was very interesting and ask him lots of questions about it.
16 Match the phrases in column A with the ones in column B to make correct sentences.
1 The books — f which I borrowed from you were very interesting.
2 I met a girl — h whose name was Kate.
3 That's the cafe — c where I'm meeting my friend later.
4 Is this the CD — e which your sister gave you?
5 The hotel — b where I stayed was fantastic.
6 Is he the man — d who won the prize?
7 The vet — a who looked after my cat was very good.
8 Sue is the girl — g whose brother is a teacher.
17 Read the statement and write in T ' if it is true or 'F' if it is fake.
T 1 Radio and TV are means of mass media which are widely used in today's world .
F 2 Radio and TV can't influence our opinion and imagination.
F 3 It's easy to turn on TV while you are in a car and watch a film you like.
T 4 Public TV programmes are usually focused on education or culture.
F 5 If you'd like to watch an entertainment programme choose a commercial TV station.
T 6 Commercial TV stations never broadcast documentaries or talk shows on serious issues.
T 7 Satellite technology made television global.
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F 8 Modern civilisation is impossible without satellite and Web technologies as well as without radio and TV.
18. Match the verbs with their meanings.
1 to attract — c to make someone interested in something or make them want to take part in something
2 to enrich — f to improve something by adding things to it
3 to focus (on) — d to pay special attention to a particular person or thing instead of others
4 to include — b to make someone or something part of a larger group or set 5 to spread — a to become known about or used by people more and more 6 to televise — e to broadcast something on television.
19. Fill in the gaps with the words from the box.
Television soap operas have got a great popularity in Britain. Some of them are British, like Coronation Street, Eastenders and Brookside. Australian programmes have also become very popular. Neighbours and Home and Away have very big audiences and are especially popular with young people.
The most popular soap opera in Britain is Coronation Street. In fact, it is often the most popular soap opera of all. Millions of people watch it. Coronation Street is also the oldest programme on British TV. It started in 1960. Only one of the original characters is still in the programme. Ken Barlow was a student in the first episode. He's a teacher now. But the oldest soap opera of all isn't on TV — it's on the radio. It's called The Archers and the first episode was broadcast in 1950. One of the actors has been in it ever since. Norman Painting has played the part of Phil Archer for over forty years.
22 Match the following media terms with their definitions or descriptions.
1 presenter/announcer — b a person who introduces TV or radio programme
2 major events — f news of topical reporting from around the world
3 cartoon — e animated pictures
4 chat (talk) shows — a programmes in which people discuss different questions and express their points of view
5 quiz shows — d a game or competition which tests the contestants' knowledge by asking questions
6 sitcom — c a situational comedy, a TV or radio series of usual unconnected episodes with the same characters
23 Give your descriptions to the following media terms. The studio floor is the place for filming
Audiences are the people who watch or listen to a play, film or music
Headphones are a pair of small loudspeakers
A technician is a person who is responsible for the technical arrangement of the floor studio
An announcer is a person who makes announcements
The camera operators are the people who are responsible for recording images and videos. The director is the person who directs the making of a film
The floor manager is a person who is responsible for giving information from the director to the crew on the studio floor.
25 Do the crossword.
1 Your general attitude to life and the world. OUTLOOK
2 A person, book or documents that gives you information. SOURCE
3 A television station and all the programmes broadcast by it. CHANNEL
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4 Having a special skill or special knowledge of a subject. EXPERT
5 An advertisement on TV or radio. COMMERCIAL
6 Someone who competes in a contest. COMPETITOR
7 A way of broadcasting pictures and sounds in the form of programmes that people can watch. TELEVISION
8 Someone who reads news or information on the television or radio. ANNOUNCER
9 The quality of being liked or supported by a large number of people. POPULARITY
10 What you think or believe about something. IDEA
11 Someone who introduces the guests on a television or radio programme. HAST
Unit 2. Lesson 2. Career Choices
1 Read the statements and write in 'T' if it is true or 'F' if it is false.
F 1 It's too early to begin thinking about your future career.
T 2 Any person may have several jobs during his/her lifetime.
T 3 People can work from home using the Internet.
F 4 Each job or profession needs the same requirements.
T 5 You can change your mind lots of times before you'll choose your afterschool career.
F 6 Your interests don't matter when you choose a profession.
T 7 You'll use careers officers' help to choose your future career.
F 8 You should be able to use English and a computer in any job.
T 9 You've started getting special skills already.
2 Complete the sentences with the information about yourself.
1 As I am fond of PE I think I'll take up additional training.
2 Most of all I am keen on volleyball that is why I often take part in volleyball competition.
3 I think I am capable of swimming so I go to the swimming pool twice a week.
4 What really interests me is my physical health.
5 I am afraid I don't care much about my lessons.
6 What matters most to me is development of my personal talents
7 My parents think my talents are unlimited, but I should work hard to develop them.
8 I have always dreamt about becoming a famous sportsmen.
9 I would definitely consider my parents's advice.
10 I intend to apply to medical university.
11 I have always thought that I can become a good doctor.
12 My ambition is to make people healthy and happy.
13 I wouldn't mind of becoming a sportsman, but I think, I could help people.
14 I can define myself as a determined and persistent person.
15 In the near future I am going to take extra classes in biology and English.
3 Find the sentences with the names of jobs or professions.
1 A person who deals with office correspondence and records is a secretary.
2 A person whose job is to treat sick animals is a vet.
3 A person who checks in and out books and give advice on what to read is a librarian.
4 A person who gets coal from under the ground is a miner.
5 A person who loads and unloads ships in a port is a stevedore.
6 A person whose job is to cook in a restaurant is a cook
7 A person who sells newspapers and magazines is a paperboy
8 A person who works in a government office is a official.
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9 A person whose job is to help people buy and sell houses is a real estate agent.
10 A person who designs buildings is an architect.
4a) You are going to interview an adult (your parents/teacher/ neighbour) about what made him/her choose his/her profession. Prepare eight questions to interview him/her.
1) Why did you choose such profession?
2) Did your parents made you to choose such profession?
3) Was it your idea to take such profession?
4) Did you dream about such profession in your childhood?
5) Did you play role games acting your profession?
6) What school subjects provoked your interest to such profession?
7) Did you improve your skills to get such profession?
8) You made the right choice, didn't you?
5 Complete the text with the present or past simple of the verbs in brackets. Sandy Benson is a travel agent. She has her own company now but when she first started working she worked as a travel representative for different travel agencies. She travelled to many famous holiday resorts then and she learned Italian and Spanish. It was not easy for her to be on the road all the time in those years, but she didn't mind because she met many people and saw a lot of great places. She does not so much these days but she still loves her job. She especially enjoys putting together holidays for young people who don't have much money. She always finds interesting places at good prices.
6 Complete the text using the words from the box.
Helen Hunt is a careers officer in Manchester. She says that girls' career choices are changing. Careers officers are trying to make both sexes aware of all the job possibilities. Things don't change overnight.
People need to judge somebody's work by how a person does it, not by what sex somebody is. This problem begins at home where men and women don't share the housework equally in families where boys and girls do all kinds of housework, children are more open to different careers and jobs.
7 Complete the interview with the questions to the following answers.
Careers Officer: What is your name?
Meg: Meg Morton.
Careers Officer: Where do you live?
Meg: In Bristol.
Careers Officer: Are you a good pupil?
Meg: I'm a very good pupil.
Careers Officer: What subjects do you like?
Meg: I like history and geography.
Careers Officer: What are your marks in these subjects?
Meg: I've got an A in geography and a B in history.
Careers Officer: What subjects are difficult to you?
Meg: I have problems with maths. I hate maths.
Careers Officer: What are your hobbies?
Meg: I collect stamps. I really enjoy looking at my collection. You can learn so much from stamps.
Careers Officer: What profession would you like to choose?
Meg: I don't know for sure. Something like a travel agent or a tourist guide, I guess.
Careers Officer: Why?
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Meg: Because I'd like to travel and meet interesting people.
Careers Officer:Thank you very much. I'd like you to make the right professional choice.
8 Read the letter and decide which answer ('a', 'b', 'c' or 'd') on page 52 best fits each space (1-10).
A LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I am writing to you because I would like to become a journalist when I a (1) school. Since you are the editor of the local newspaper, I was hoping that you might be able to give me
some advice about what I should do. I have written some articles a (2) my spare time and I am enclosing two of them. I hope that you won't mind looking at them and telling me whether you think they are good or not. I would d (3) any comments you make because I am keen to learn. I also wonder if you could a (4) me about a few other matters.
Do you think it is better to do a b (5) in journalism at a college or to try to get a job as a junior reporter as soon as I finish school? Do newspapers prefer to c (6) people with a qualification in journalism or to train them c (7) they are actually doing the job? Another question I would like to ask is, would you advise me to specialize d (8) one kind of reporting, such as politics, or is it advisable to know a little bit about a lot of subjects? I am sure that you are very busy but I would be grateful b (9) any advice you could give me. c (10), would it be possible to come into the newspaper officers one day so that I could see how a real newspaper operates? I would welcome the opportunity to do that.
9a) Read what Claire says about her job.
She says that she is a pediatrician and that she loves her job although it can be very difficult. She says that helping sick children makes her really happy. She says that the best thing about her job is when a child gets well.
She says that it's great when a child smiles again. Her little patients often write to her and even visit her after they leave the hospital. She says she would never change her job.
9b) Imagine Dr P. or Dr Q. tells about his job. What would he say? Write a paragraph. He says that he is a surgeon and that he is very devoted to his job because it is very demanding profession.
He says that he can spend 24 hours at work without sleep and food, because the life of the patients is in his hands. He says that it is incomparable feeling when you help other people and save their lives.
10 Fill in the gaps with the missing prepositions 'with', 'at', 'about', 'of', 'in', 'up' or 'about'.
1 Bruno is very good at Maths.
2 She has always been interested in foreign languages.
3 I'm going to take up Italian next month.
4 We are crazy about football.
5 He is sick and tired of school.
6 She is going to take part in a campaign against the fast food industry.
7 Peter has just got a job at an American company.
8 Bruno is very excited about his trip to Sweden.
12 Do the quiz.
1 What do you call a person who gives information about jobs? Careers officer
2 How do you say 'not modern'? Old-fashioned
3 What has become very important for most jobs? computer and communication skills
4 How do you say 'offer to do something'? to advise
5 What is another word for a job or profession? occupation
6 How do you say 'make better'? improve
7 What do you say about someone who cannot hear very well?
He/she is thick of hearing
8 What do you say about something that is very easy to do?
It's a piece of cake
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Say who you would contact or call in the situations bellow. Match each situation in the left column with the name of the job or profession in the right column.
1 a filling has come out of one of your teeth → c a dentist
2 you need to have your hair cut → f a barber/hairdresser
3 you need legal advice → b a lawyer
4 your house is on fire → d a fireman
5 your granny's knee needs an operation → a a surgeon
6 in the shop you want advice on what sort of coffee to buy → g a shop assistant
7 all the lights in your house have gone out → i an electrician
8 your neighbour's flat has been burgled → j a policeman
9 you don't get on well with your parents → e a psychologist
10 your father needs somebody to help his firm with money problems → h an accountant
Unit 3. Lesson 1. Inventions and Discoveries
1 Match the words on the left with the words on the right to get some important inventions and discoveries of the 20th & 21 st century.
1 the television
2 the personal
3 the washing
4 heart
5 the atomic
6 the mobile
7 the space
8 the personal
2b. Then choose 6 questions and answer them.
1. Because Icarus flew very close to the sun.
2. he was born in Italy, but lived and died in France..
2 stereo
3 machine
4 transplant
1 set
7 shuttle
8 computer
6 phone
5 bomb
9. The Wright brothers made their first flight in 1903.
6. The first flight lasted 59 seconds over a distance of 852 feet.
11. He just forgot the words of his father.
12. He kept the Minotaur at the Labyrinth.
3 Fill in the gaps with the past tense of the verbs in brackets. BELIEVE OR NOT?
Lawrence Richard Walters was an American adventurer who lived in California. He wanted to become a pilot but was turned down because of his poor eyesight.
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One day he saw a picture of weather balloons in the newspapers and got an idea. He went to the shop, bought 45 weather balloons and several tanks of helium. He took a garden chair, tied the balloons to it and filled the balloons with helium. He made sandwiches and took an airgun because he had planned to land the chair by shooting the balloons one by one. But things went terribly wrong. When his friends cut the string which had tied his chair to the jeep, his chair rised much higher than he had originally planned. He reached the height of almost 3 miles. He was afraid to shoot the balloons, so he went on drifting towards the corridor of Long Beach airport. One of the pilots saw him and reported to the traffic control that there was a man floating in a garden chair with an airgun in his hand above the airport. The traffic controller don't believe it at first but when he heard the same message from another pilot he decided to take action.
In the meantime, Lawrence's balloons got caught in a power line which caused a blackout in a Long Beach neighbourhood.
He climbed down safely, and as soon as he hit the ground he was arrested. When asked by a reporter why he had done it, he said, "A man can't just sit around!"
4 Fill in the gaps with the missing verbs in the past tense.
1 The brothers Montgolfier flew in a hot-air balloon.
2 People first ate pizza in a pizza shop in 1830.
3 People first wore glasses in 1448.
4 The Wright brothers flipped a coin to decide who would fly first.
5 In the 19th century people travelled to America by steamship.
6 The first mobile phone weighted a kilo.
6 Circle the correct form.
1 People flew / didn't fly before 1903.
2 Sir Thomas Flower invented / didn't invent the computer after 1936.
3 People ate / didn't eat pizza a thousand years ago.
4 People read / didn't read books two hundred years ago.
5 People wore / didn't wear glasses before 1300.
6 People watched / didn't watch movies after 1880.
7 Bell invented / didn't invent the telephone in 1876.
8 Edison made/ didn't make the electric light bulb in 1850.
7 Write what life was like without the following.
1 Before electricity, people used candles, kerosene lamps and burned the fires.
2 When people didn't have television, they read books and newspapers, listened to the radio.
3 Before they had computers, people went to the libraries, read books and spent more time together.
4 When people didn't have mobile phones, they wrote letters and telegrams to each other.
9 Use the verbs from the box and match each invention with their inventors. Wrote the sentences as in the example.
The first flight was made by the Wright. America was discovered by Columbus.
The first popular car was designed by Karl Benz.
Lego building bricks were created by the Christiansen family in Denmark.
The first walkman and portable disc player was invented by the Japanese company Sony.
10a) Read the questions and circle the correct answer.
1 Who was the first flight in an aeroplane made by?
b) Orville Wright
2 When and where was the first computer developed?
c) in 1948 in Britain
3 Where was the world's first lighthouse built?
a) near Alexandria in Egypt
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4 When was the first water closet (toilet) designed?
a) in AD 100 by the Romans
11 Make pairs and then fill in the sentences
1 The first ship which was powered by a steam engine crossed the Atlantic in 1827.
2 Swatch is a fashionable wristwatch from Switzerland made of plastic and often in bright colours.
3 In central heating heat is usually carried through a building by water.
4 In ancient Egypt the Pharaons were buried in pyramids.
5 If you have a Walkman or a portable disc player, you can listen to music wherever you go.
12 Complete the following sentences with the present simple passive of the verbs in brackets.
1 The Science Museum is especially liked by young people.
2 Super fun gadgets and toys are sold at the museum shop.
3 Facts and real-life situations are shown in documentaries.
4 Different types of programmes are broadcasted on television.
5 iPods are used for downloading and listening to music.
6 Many lives are saved by heart transplant surgeries.
13a) Circle the correct form, past simple active or passive. The atomic bomb (1) was finally constructed in 1945 under the Manhattan project, which (2) was launched by the US Government in 1939 and supervised by J. Robert Oppenheimer to prevent the Nazis from building such a powerful weapon first. It (3) was detonated in New Mexico in 1945.
13b) Complete the text with the past simple passive of the verbs in brackets. The first personal stereo was the Walkman, which (1) was made by the Japanese company Sony in 1979, while the iPod is a more popular version today, especially among teenagers. It (2) was invented by Tony Fadell in early 2001, and it (3) was produced by Apple.
14 Test your memory! How many correct sentences can you make about the important inventions and discoveries you have read about?
- The first car powered by gasoline was designed by Karl Benz in 1885;
- Many remarkable inventions are displayed at the Science Museum;
- The first atomic bomb was constructed by the US military;
- The first personal stereo was called the Walkman;
- Heart transplant surgeries are performed worldwide today;
- The first television set was demonstrated in a department store in London;
- The first electric fridge was designed and built in Sweden;
- iPods are produced by Apple;
- The Internet was established in the USA;
- Personal computers are used by individuals.
15 Complete the text about the compact disc by using the present simple passive or the past simple passive of the verbs in brackets and answer the following questions.
THE COMPACT DISC
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A compact disc, or CD, is a disc on which signals (1) are recorded.The signals can be sounds, such as music, video picture signals or information for computers. It (2) is made of aluminium, which (3) is covered with a layer of clear plastic. The signals (4) are cut into the surface and (5) are read by a laser. The compact disk (6) was invented in 1965 by James Russell, but it became popular when it (7) was introduced at first in 1980 and massproduced by the Japanese company Sony and the Dutch company Philips. It all started in the year 1979, when Philips and Sony got together to design a new digital audio disc.This disc (8) was sold soon all over the world, especially Europe and the United States in 1985, and the rest is history. Today it (9) is used for storing high quality recorded sound and large quantities of information.
And, thank god, it (10) is sold at a very low price!
17 Find pairs and then make sentences in the past passive. Use the verbs from the box in this order.
The first flight was made by the Wright Brothers. America was discovered by Columbus.
The first popular car was designed by Karl Benz.
Lego building bricks were created by the Christiansen family in Denmark.
The first Walkman and portable disc player was invented by the Japanese company Sony.
18 Match the words with their definitions.
1 investigation — serious study of a subject that is intended to discover new facts or test new ideas;
2 research — attempt to find out the reasons for some scientific problem;
3 search — attempt to find a solution to a problem or an explanation for something
4 advance — something that gives you advantages or improves your life in some way
5 benefit — change, discovery or invention that brings progress
6 invention — act of inventing something or a useful machine, tool, instrument, etc that has been invented
7 theory — idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain something about life or the world, especially one that has not yet been proved to be true
8 technology — knowledge about scientific or industrial methods or the use of these methods; machinery and equipment used or developed as a result of this knowledge
19 Choose the correct word a), b), c) or d) to complete the sentences.
1 The robots will be d with radar vision.
2 Scientists need special a to do their research.
3 The b of the tests will be published in a scientific journal.
4 A lot of scientific b is done with robots.
5 A dog can hear sounds that are c to humans.
6 Artificial intelligence programs are c with Rex.
7 The RoboCup Challenge is used to c and improve programmes.
20 Complete the sentences using the words from the box.
Thomas Edison's most famous invention is probably the light-bulb; his favourite though was the phonograph. The phonograph, he said, would replace shorthand typists and it would be used to teach languages. He believed that a phonograph and a clock would actually say what the time was. He thought that people would send phonographic records instead of letters and that they would record the voices of their children and the last words of the dying. Edison also believed that people would listen to world-famous musicians on phonographs in their own homes. People have largely forgotten Edison's invention, but it was actually an early kind of records or cassette player.
22 Complete sentences using a word that is built from the word in brackets.
1 Einstein was a physicist
2 He was a peaceful man.
3 His discoveries were far ahead of their time.
4 His original ideas on physics caused a sensation.
5 He was very inteligent.
6 He was a dreamy child.
7 He studied Physics in Switzerland.
8 His theory of relativity surprised many scientist
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9 When he got the Nobel Prize, he became very famous.
10 He left Germany because his life was in dangerous.
11 He was very worried about the use of the atomic bomb.
12 When it was dropped on Hiroshima, he was very sad.
13 He thought science was a powerful instrument.
14 After World War II he continued to work both for science and for peace.
Unit 3. Lesson 2. Nature and the Environment
1. Read the sentences about the situation in the world today. Complete the missing words.
1 Today the world population is about six and a half billion.
2 The number of the people in the world is growing quickly.
3 In the future people will need more food, water, houses and energy
4 Most children are born in poor countries.
5 It is getting warmer. The climate is changing.
6 This is called global warming.
7 Most scientists believe people are responsible for this change.
8 In the Arctic the ice is melting fast.
9 We buy new things and throw the old ones away. We produce a lot of rubbish.
10 Cars and factories pollute the air.
11 Many rivers and lakes are polluted.
12 We must save water today because in the future we may be thirsty
13 There is less fish in the seas and oceans because there's too much fishing
14 Many animal species are in danger.
2 Match the verb and the noun.
1 to turn off energy
2 to throw away rubbish
3 to say yes
4 to cut down trees
5 to protect nature
6 to save water
3 Read the two texts about two teenagers sometime in the future. The world around each off them is different. Answer the questions on page 77.
What season is it? What day is it? It's spring. It's Saturday
What is the weather like for John? And for Jenny? It's very hot for John, and it's nice and fresh weather for Jenny.
Why isn't John's air conditioning working? Because there isn't enough electricity. What does John see from his window? What does Jenny see from hers? John sees a dirty street without trees. Jenny sees a lot of trees.
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Who will be able to take a shower? Jenny will be able to take a shower. Who will have to use just a little water? John will have to use just a little water to wash his face.
Who will be able to have a big breakfast? Jenny will be able to have a big breakfast. Who will have to stay at home all day? John will have to stay at home all day.
Where is Jenny going? She's going outside the city with her friends. What will she be able to see? If she's lucky, she'll be able to see some wild animals.
What do you think? Will children in the future live in John's or Jenny's world. I hope the children in the future will live in Jenny's world.
4 Give short explanations of these four laws of ecology.
1 Everything is connected to everything else. Everything in our world is cyclical.
2 Everything must go somewhere. All our actions towards the nature, will have some result.
3 Nature knows best. Nature has the power to create new life.
4 There is no such thing as a free lunch. It's impossible to get something for nothing.
5 Match answers from the box below to make the interview.
Reporter: I'm at the Recycling Centre, and I'm talking to Arthur Collins. What materials can people recycle here?
4 We recycle a lot of materials — glass, paper, plastic, metal. We collect wood, too, and cardboard.
Reporter: I see. What things do most people bring to the Recycling Centre?
3 Most people recycle newspapers and magazines, glass bottles — and plastic bottles, too. Reporter: I can see some metal cans over there.
2 Yes, people bring cans — and cardboard boxes, too.
Reporter: Are those things easy to recycle?
1 Yes, they are. The biggest problem is with things like televisions and computers, because they're made of' a lot of different materials — plastic, glass, rubber, metal. Some of the metals are very expensive, like silver and gold.
6 Choose the best way to define the meaning of each word and write it below the table.
Pollution
b) making water, air, atmosphere dirty and dangerous for people and animals to live in
Environment a) air, water and land, in which people, animals and plants live Ecology a) natural balance between plants, animals, people and their environment
7 Read the ideas and write at least 6 If-sentences.
1. If we collect cans, bottles and newspapers we will give them for recycling.
2. If pupils don't leave rubbish around our school, there will be clean and nice.
3. If we don't use paper towels, we will save a lot of trees.
4. If we don't leave water running in the toilet, we will save natural water resources.
5. If pupils don't destroy flowers and trees around our school, there will be nice place for rest.
6. If we plant some flowers, there will be nice flowerbed.
8 Use the words from the box to complete the sentences correctly.
ENVIRONMENT
Air, sea and land pollution is one of the biggest problems of our time. We produce a lot of garbage during our lifetime and we need to get rid of it. One solution to this problem is recycling. Ecology is the science that studies the environment.
Ecologists know that nuclear testing is very dangerous for the environment.
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9. Fill in the gaps with the right words from the box. Ana would like to go to an eco-camp this summer because there you stay close to nature all the time, you sleep in tents, explore the woods, feed the animals and learn about ways to save energy at home. She really enjoyed working with animals last year.
Lovro would like to go to a nature-awareness camp. He loves animals. Learning about survival techniques sounds like fun, too. His cousin will go with him. Sleeping in tents on the solid ground is much better than sleeping on a yacht. Lovro will miss being plugged in, broadband and stuff.
But he'll learn about ecology and that's an issue he really cares about. He'd like to be an expert in that area some day.
10 Use should or shouldn't (and your creativity).
1. You shouldn't waste water.
2. You should save wild animals.
3. You should plant new trees.
4. You should control the usage of the electricity.
5. You should shorten the usage of the oil.
6. You shouldn't pollute rivers.
11 Complete tine sentences.
ECOLOGY RULES
1 Don't waste water. Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth.
2 Don't leave the lights turned on when you are not in the room.
3 Put old glass bottles into the bottle dumpster
4 Don't turn on the heating. Put on a warm pullover if it's cold.
5 Switch off the TV when you are not watching it.
6 Don't go by car if you can walk, cycle or take the bus or tram.
13. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. A lot of animals and plants are becoming extinct because their natural habitat is being destroyed. Poachers kill elephants for their ivory tusks. Some organisations are trying to protect endangered species. The WHALE WATCH group helps stranded whales to get back to the sea as soon as possible.
14 Choose one of the endangered species and write a factfile according to the scheme below.
Factfile: Bisons (Buffalo)
Habitat: River valleys, prairies, plains.
Description: large, with hair on its head and shoulders
Food: grass, sedges
Young animals are called: calf
Their appearance: they look like big bull, with brown fur and beard
Length of life: 15 years in the wild and up to 25 years in captivity.
Why they are endangered: because of hunting and destruction of forests.
What is done to protect them: they are protected by animal activists and their life is controlled at the reserves and national parks.
15 First unjumble the questions (Q) then look at the factfiie and answer (A) them.
1 male / gorillas / heavy / mountain / How / are?
Q : How heavy are male mountain gorillas?
A : They are around 190 kg.
2 in / What / danger / gorillas / mountain / puts?
Q : What puts in danger mountain gorillas?
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A : Humans puts in danger mountain gorillas.
3 big / can / How / gorillas / female / be / mountain?
Q : How big can be female mountain gorillas?
A : They can be up to 5 ft tall
4 live / do / mountain / Where / gorillas?
Q : Where do mountain gorillas live?
A : They live in rain forests in Central Africa
5 they/do/eat/What?
Q : What do they eat?
A : They eat mostly plants, some fruit tree bark
6 many / How / left / are / gorillas / in / the / mountain / world?
Q : How many mountain gorillas are left in the world?
A : Around 320 mountain gorillas are left in the world
7 like/are/they/What?
Q : What are they like?
A : They are human-like but very big and with hair all over the body
16 Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
1 Last week a friend of mine, who is a naturalist, went to Africa to do research for an article about wild animals.
2 If you need any information on African wild animals, talk to Julie. She is an expert
3 The worst thing about poachers is that they hunt animals for money.
4 Can you name any other endangered animal besides gorillas and whales?
5 I love documentaries about wildlife, especially tigers.
6 My cat Kiss climbed the tallest tree in the garden. I had to call the firefighters to rescue it.
7 If you want to be a good scientist, then you have to dedicate your whole life to science.
8 There were ten people on the TV crew who were making a film about Zoo animals.
9 They were sailing a kilometre from shore when they saw a whale.
10 Naturalists study the natural world and protect it from those who destroy it.
18 Fill in the missing words.
1 We breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide.
2 We have to take care of our environment because our lives depend on it.
3 Farmers and big companies are destroying rivers in South America.
4 Most countries now have laws to protect animals in danger.
5 Air pollution from factories and cars destroys people's health.
6 One of the ways to get rid of garbage is recycle.
7 The Earth is the planet we live on.
8 A great number of animals and plants have become extinct
9 A lot of oil is spilled into oceans every year.
10 Greenpeace is an organisation that tries to protect the environment.
19 Put the dialogue into its logical order. Use a dictionary if necessary.
Teacher: A group of animals and plants that live together we call a community. We also call a community its habitat, that is, where the community lives. Both of these we call an ecosystem.
A: 5 Student: What about the food chain? What's that?
B: 6 Teacher: Wei I, let's imagine a fox, a snake and an owl. They all eat rabbits, mice and voles, who in turn eat nuts, leaves, and seeds. If you kill all the snakes, there will be too many mice and voles and there will be an unbalance.
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C: 1 Student: Can you give me an example of an ecosystem?
D: 4 Teacher: Well, all the animals and plants in a community are connected by the food chain.
E: 7 Student: Right. Do you know any examples of this happening?
F: 2 Teacher: Yes, a tree in a forest can be. The tree offers a home to many birds and insects and plants like ferns, moss and wild flowers put down roots in the bark of the tree or grow up the trunk.
G: 3 Student: Oh, in what way is that?
H: 8 Teacher: Yes, I do. In the US in the Grand Canyon National Park the wardens shot all the wolves, coyotes and wild bobcats to protect the deer. Then there were too many deer and soon there wasn't enough grass for them, so they ate the young trees and shrubs. Then the deer actually began to die of starvation, there were so many of them.
Unit 4. Lesson 1. The UK Today
2 Match the words with their definitions.
1 a state — any of a smaller partly self-governing areas making up certain nations
2 a part — any of the pieces, into which something is divided
3 to include — to have as a part; to contain in addition to other parts;
4 to consist — to be made up of
5 to refer — be relevant to
6 to occupy — to be in a place
3 Complete the text with the words from the box.
MULTICULTURALISM IN THE UK
The traditional image of the United Kingdom is of a country with a mainly white population. Although white people make up over 90% of the UK population, there are also many other groups living in Britain, who make up nearly 10% of the population. The largest ETHNIC group is Asian, and they are over 4% of the population. Included in this group are people from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.The other main groups are Afro-Caribbean, African, Arabic, and Chinese.
There are approximately 4.5 million non-white people living in Britain, and about 80% live in large cities in England. Most live in London, Manchester, Birmingham or Leeds, or in areas close to these cities. In London, almost 30% of the population are Asian and black. Immigration to the UK increased greatly after World War II. During the 1950s, the country was still rebuilding its economy after the war. It needed workers for the factories, and for the hospitals of the new National Health Service. Immigrants were encouraged to come to Britain to take up these jobs. Many came from Ireland and from countries that were part of the former British Empire, especially the West Indies, India, and Pakistan. Immigrants from these Commonwealth countries held a British passport and had the right to British citizenship. At first, they were considered to be different and not everyone welcomed them. In the 1970s, a law was passed which made it illegal to treat black people differently from anyone else.
Now, 50 years later, the children and grandchildren of the earlier immigrants are wellestablished members of British society.
4 a) Match the following words with their definitions.
1 to link — to join or connect
2 to locate — to find the position of; to set in a certain place.
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3 to govern — to control and direct the affairs of a country / city / people using political power
4 independent — not governed by another country; self-governing
5 diverse — different, showing variety
6 varied — of different kinds
7 society — a particular broad group of people who share laws, traditions etc;
5 a) Choose right answers to complete the sentences.
1 Ireland b) doesn't refer to to the UK.
2 The official name of the country is c) the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
3 There several overseas territories in other parts of the world which a) are linked to the UK but not a part of it
4 The UK is located in the b) north west of Europe.
5 Northern Ireland a) has its own parliament
6 Nearly 10% of the population c) has a parent or grandparent born outside the UK
7 Many British people visit b) the countryside for leisure activities and for holidays.
6 Read each statement and circle T if it is true or F if it is false.
1 The capital city of Scotland is Cardiff. F
2 In the UK, the school leaving age is 15. F
3 The patron saint of England is called St George. T
4 The second biggest religion in the UK is Islam. T
5 In Britain a job centre helps you find work. T
6 St Valentine's Day is the Queen or King's official birthday. F
7 Queen Elizabeth II married a prince from Greece. T
8 Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own languages. T
9 The divorce rate in the UK is 45%. T
10 The Prime Minister lives in Buckingham Palace. F
7 Read about two British people below. Use the words from the box to fill in the gaps. I live with my family in a block of flats in Inverness. Scottish people are quite friendly but the weather is often cold and wet here and some people don't like that. My dad loves Scotland and he doesn't like it if you say he's English or even British. My dad just says he's Scottish. I think I'm Scottish and British... but the most important thing is I'm a Rangers fan! My family lives in Harlech, which is a small seaside town in north Wales. It's very beautiful here, with the mountains behind us but it's cold and snowy in winter. I work in a local bank, which is a bit boring but ok. I play guitar in a band at the weekend and in the summer I go mountain bike riding. I can speak Welsh and I say I'm Welsh too, the same as my family.
8 Find the correct answers to the questions and complete the sentences.
1 Where does the Prime Minister live? 10 Downing Street
2 What's the population of London? 7,5 million
3 Where does the Mayor of London work? City Hall, The Queens Walk, London
4 Where are the Houses of Parliament? Westminster Palace by the River Thames
5 Who is the head of state of the United Kingdom? the Queen or King
6 In the UK, there is an election every five years
7 The monarch has no power but is very important.
8 What does the Mayor of London help to do? make London a better place
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9 Can a woman become the Mayor of London? yes
10 The first PM of Britain was Sir Robert Walpole
11 Wales and Northern Ireland both have assemblies
12 What does the King or Queen do after the summer holiday? opens Parliament
9 Circle the correct answer to find out how much you know about Scotland.
1 Scotland is a country to the b) north of England.
2 The population of Scotland is about a) 6 million, and its capital is b) Edinburgh
3 Scottish people are called a) Scots.
4 'Gaelic'is b) a language.
5 Ben Nevis is c) a mountain.
6 Loch Ness is b) a lake which is famous for a monster called Nessie.
7 A kilt is a kind of c) skirt
8 To make it, you need 6 m of a) tartan.
9 Different families are called a) clans have different tartans.
10 The 'Highland Games' is a festival with sports, dancing and music competitions, held every year in the Highlands, an area a) in the south of Scotland.
11 Contestants dance and play c) the bagpipes which is a traditional instrument of Scotland.
12 Scotland is the home of a) golf which started there over 600 years ago.
13 Aberdeen and Glasgow are the names of a) towns and Skye and Arran are the names of b) islands in Scotland.
14 Some of the most famous Scots are Alexander Graham Bell who made a) the first telephone and John Logie Baird who invented b) the television.
10 Check your answers in class. Then, copy the sentences with their correct endings below.
SCOTLAND
Scotland is a country to the north of England. The population of Scotland is about 6 million, and its capital is Edinburgh. Scottish people are called Scots. 'Gaelic' is a native Scottish language.
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Islands, located on Scotland. Loch Ness is a lake which is famous for a monster called Nessie.
A kilt is a kind of traditional Scottish skirt. To make it, you need 6 m of tartan. Different families are called clans. Each clan has it's own tartan. The 'Highland Games' is a festival with sports, dancing and music competitions, held every year in the Highlands, an area in the south of Scotland. Contestants dance and play the bagpipes which is a traditional instrument of Scotland. Scotland is the home of golf which started there over 600 years ago.
11 Choose the best option.
1 Enormous means a very big, huge
2 If something is offensive, it is b rude
3 Minorities are people who belong to a a small group.
4 An anthem is a c song.
5 Ethnic is connected with a particular a nation or race.
6 A border is a line that separates c countries.
7 If something is official then it is b accepted and recognized.
8 Standard means a b level.
12 a) Match the words / expressions from the two columns.
1 enormous — country
2 offensive — name
3 ethnic — minorities
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4 national — anthem
5 official — language
6 standard — of living
7 unprotected — border
8 native — people
12 b) Make up your own sentences with these word pairs.
1. The United Kingdom is an enormous country.
2. The offensive name of the Scots is the delightful term 'porridge wog'.
3. There're a lot of ethnic minorities in the UK.
4. Every country has it's own national anthem.
5. The official language of the UK is English.
6. Every country has it's own standards of living.
7. There're no unprotected borders in the UK.
8. 'Indigenous' is a term usually used to describe a native people of some country.
13 Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
1 You shouldn't use the word Eskimo because it can be regarded as offensive
2 Canada is an enormous country. There's only one country bigger than Canada and that is Russia.
3 It has the longest unprotected border and the longest coastline in the world.
4 People from all over the world came to live in Canada. It is a truly multicultural country.
5 Although there are many different national and ethnic minorities in Canada, they are all equally respected.
6 Canada is attractive to immigrants because it is known for its high standard of living.
7 There are many tourist attractions in Canada, the biggest of which is probably the Niagara Falls.
8 Although it is huge in area, Canada is not densely populated. Its population is only about 33.5 million people.
9 Its symbol is the maple leaf and the national colours are red and white.
10 Both English and French are the official languages.
14 a) Find pairs of words in the two columns below.
1 densely — populated
2 official — language
3 ethnic — minorities
4 national — anthem
5 multicultural — country
6 offensive — names
7 unprotected — borders
14 b) Use some of the pairs of words from task 'a' to complete the sentences below.
1 Nobody has the right to use offensive about other nations.
2 All ethnic minorities should have the same rights as the majority.
3 Can you think of any other multicultural country besides Canada?
4 Is Enqlish an official language in India?
5 Is Canada more densely populated than the USA?
15 Read each statement and circle T if it is true or F if it is false.
1 The second biggest city in England is Birmingham. T
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2 The Welsh language is taught in schools in Wales. T
3 40% of Christians in the UK are Catholic. F
4 The leader of the government is called an MP. F
5 Education is free in the UK. T
6 Traditionally, English people eat roast beef and Yorkshire pudding for Saturday lunch. F
7 Women have had equal voting rights with men since 1965. F
8 Every year it rains and snows more in Rome (Italy) than in London. T
9 In 1840, Queen Victoria married a Russian prince. F
10 1 in 5 British people are vegetarian. F
16 Sort out the words from the box in the columns below.
WALES
green valleys, Great Britain, poetry and literature, red dragon, Cardiff
AUSTRALIA HAWAII
bird watching, Sydney, koala bear, Bondi Beach, continent
American state, palm trees, colourful flowers, 132 islands, 'Aloha!'
17 Complete the texts with the words above.
WALES
Wales is a country on the west coast of Great Britain. The capital of Wales is Cardiff. On the national flag of Wales you can see a red dragon. The Welsh like poetry and literature. Wales is well known for its beautiful countryside, mountains and green valleys.
HAWAII
Hawaii is an America state that is made up of 132 islands in the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is well known for its beautiful beaches, palm trees and colorful flowers. In the Hawaiian language 'Aloha' means love, greetings, welcome and farewell.
AUSTRALIA
Australia is a continent and a country. Sydney is the biggest city. Australians love surfing, sailing and scuba diving. The most popular beach is Bondi Beach. There are some interesting animals in Australia: the kangaroo, the koala bear or the platypus. There are a lot of birds so people go bird watching.
Unit 4. Lesson 2. Cities of the UK
1 Circle T if the statement is true and F if it is false.
1 London is unlike any other city in the world. T
2 The city has been planned thoroughly. F
3 The historical centre of London is called the City of Westminster. F
4 River Thames runs into the Baltic Sea. F
5 St Paul's Cathedral is the oldest part of London. F
6 The king lived in Westminster Palace. T
7 The coronation has always taken place in Westminster Palace. F
8 The British Museum contains one of the richest collections of antiquities in the world. T
9 Madam Tussaud's Museum contains human and animal mummies. F
10 One can meet life-size wax models of the Beatles, the Royal Family, Marilyn Monroe or other famous people in Madam Tussaud's Museum T
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2 Complete the text with the information from the box. London has a population of 7,5 million. But what kind of city is it to live in? Well, it's a huge city, full of fun and history, and famous for its diversity and culture. London was the world's most visited city in 2006 with over 15 million tourists and it's an exciting mix of creativity, history and fun.
As for its beginnings, originally, an ancient tribe called the Celts built a settlement here on the river. The Romans made it the capital, after invading in 43 AD, and called it Londinium. By the 3rd century the population was about 30,000.
After the Romans left, in 410 AD, the Vikings, Angles and Saxons moved in, followed by the Norman invasion of 1066. They then began to build hundreds of cathedrals and castles, including the Tower of London.
In 1300, a plague killed at least one third of the inhabitants. It struck again in 1600 and this time over 100 000 people died. Catastrophe hit again in 1666, when the Great Fire of London burnt down most of the old, medieval buildings. So the city was then re-designed and Shakespear's playhouse was built. By 1700 it was Europe's largest city, with over 600,000 people living, working and trading in it.
London grew very rich in Queen Victoria's reign, from 1837, through trade in tea, coffee and sugar, and then because of the Industrial Revolution. By her death in 1901 the population had risen to 6.6 million.
In the World War 2 London was badly bombed and afterwards some unattractive buildings were put up. But gradually London became prosperous again, architecture and modern design flourished and it grew into the lively, multicultural centre it is today. There are so many great places to visit. Just walk along the river Thames from Tower Bridge and visit the Tate Modern gallery, the Globe Theatre, site of St. Paul's Cathedral, stop off at the London Eye and walk over to Westminster Palace. Or, take a cruise to Greenwich and the Observatory, or down to Hampton Court Palace, visiting Kew Gardens on the way. There's so much more to do too. The British and Kensington Museums, the markets, and Covent Garden, home of the Opera House, are all a must, as well as the West End for shows and shopping!
3 Watch London's places of interest with their descriptions.
1 Trafalgar Square
Famous square of London for its pigeons and for its New Year Eve celebrations.
2 Buckingham Place
London residency for the Queen, must see for the daily changing guards.
3 Westminster Bridge
London's iconic landmark that you cannot go without seeing.
4 Madam Tussaud's Museum
If you want to hang out with the stars of the celebrity world why not doing it right here in London.
5 The British Museum
One of the great museums with world-famous collections of antiquities.
6 Bottersea Park
You probably never knew that an inner city park could have this much variety, hidden secrets, and simple enjoyment. It is situated in London, just a couple of miles south of Marble Arch. It is considered by many to be the most interesting of all the London Parks.
7 Big Ben
The exterior of the Palace of Westminster — especially the ClockTower — is recognized worldwide, and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in London.
8 Tate Modern
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It displays the collection of international modern and contemporary art from 1900 to the present day. It is more than just an art gallery. The amazing space of the Turbine Hall — has housed a succession of installations which have caught the imagination of the public.
9 London Zoo
It is the world's oldest scientific zoo.
4a) Look at the photos and write down the titles.
1 The "Gherkin"
2 Edinburgh Castle
3 St. Paul's Cathedral
4 London Eye
5 The Tower of London
6 big Ben
4b) Read, guess and put the appropriate number from (a).
[1] This building is a skyscraper in the business centre of London. It opened in 2004 and is an iconic office block in the city. Londoners gave it the nickname because of its shape.
[6] It is a nickname for the great bell of the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London. Many people call the clock with this nickname as well. The clock is over 150 years old and is a popular tourist attraction. The clock tower is named 'Elizabeth Tower' in honour of Queen Elizabeth ll's Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
[2] This place is the dominant feature of the skyline in Edinburgh, Scotland. It has a long history, dating back to the early Middle Ages. It is looked after by Historic Scotland, a Scottish government agency.
[5] In 1066, William Duke of Normandy in France won a great battle and took over England. He started to build this building to control the local people. The White Tower was completed in 1100.
[3] In 1666 the Great Fire of London destroyed a lot of the city, including this building. King Charles II ordered a new cathedral which was built by Christopher Wren. At this time the British Empire began to grow in America and India.
[4] It is situated on the southern bank of the RiverThames and is a Ferris wheel that is 135 metres tall. It was originally built as part of the UK's celebration of the new millennium and continues to be an important part of New Year celebrations.
5 Use the words from the box to complete the text.
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Let our bus tour guide you through the things to do in London. Visit London and take our sightseeing bus tour, you will quickly discover that there is certainly no shortage of things to do in London.
6 Study the map of Central London and name the places where you would like to go on different situations.
• to hear a symphony
London Symphony Orchestra; Hyde Park;
• to see the exhibition of paintings
Victoria and Albert Museum, National Gallery, Tate Gallery;
• to see a play
London Theatre, Queen's Theatre;
• to stay in London for a couple of days
The Kensington Hotel, Double Tree Hotel, Strand Palace Hotel, Grays Inn.
• to learn more about the medieval history of England
Wallace Collection;
• to see royal places
Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, House of Parliament;
• to enjoy beautiful natural landscapes
Hyde Park, Green Park, St. Jame's Park;
• to go shopping
Pall Mall, Oxford Street;
• to look at London from bird's eye
London Eye;
• to learn more about the queen Victoria epoch
Victoria & Albert Museum;
• to go to London's suburbs
You can go to London's suburbs by metro train. London underground includes 11 lines. Some of the stations are on the map.
9 Complete the text.
BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham is situated in the centre of the upland area in the valleys of three small rivers. These rivers flow into the Trent, a big navigable river.
Birmingham is considered a country, borough of Warwickshire and a market center of the Black County. Birmingham is younger than the major part of British cities. People do not know the exact date of birth of their town but it is known for sure that it did not exist before Anglo-Saxon times
In the 13th century the Midland coal fields influenced its development and growth In the 19th century the Black County was called Birmingham, it was all due to the intensive activity of the heavy industry.
Birmingham is an industrial city. The cultural life is centred there. There are departments of science, arts, medicine, commerce and law at the University of Birmingham . And of course it is an important research centre.
There are many modern factories, but its industrial pattern is mostly based on small firms. Birmingham produces brassware, silverware motor vehicles electrical equipment, machine tools, metal goods, jewellery, small arms and plastics.
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Guests of Birmingham should visit Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, which are very famous in the city. They include a good collection of work by the Pre- Raphaelite Brotherhood. Among popular places of interest in Birmingham are the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, St. Martin Cathedral, the concert hall, Victoria Square and others.
10 Choose the correct answer (a, b or c).
GLASGOW
1 Glasgow is the largest city of a) Scotland.
2 Almost b) 1 million of people live there.
3 It is situated 50 miles from b) Edinburgh
4 The city stands on the river a) Clyde
5 The university made Glasgow an important c) educational centre
6 The city's heavy industry was destroyed a) under depression in the 1930s and many people lost their jobs.
7 Glasgow and its closest industrial towns stand on the Lancashire b) coal field
8 In the 18th century Glasgow was already a a) great port and manufacturing centre.
9 There are many c) interesting museums and art galleries.
10 Glasgow Cathedral is wonderful b) example of Gothic architecture.
11 The immigrants of previous centuries from a) Ireland and Highland have added their charm and wit to the city.
11a) Look at the sights and match them with the appropriate capital cities of the UK
1 Belfast castle — BELFAST
2 Cardiff Castle Keep — CARDIFF
3 Tower of London — LONDON
4 Edinburgh Castle — EDINBURGH.
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