9789127443365

WORKBOOK 8

Kevin Frato Gail Davison Blad Anna Cederwall Susanna Rinnesjö Mary Glover Richard Glover Bo Hedberg Per Malmberg

Wings är ett läromedel i engelska för grundskolans senare del.

Wings 8 Workbook innehåller uppgifter där eleverna kan arbeta med reception, produktion och ordkunskap. Uppgifterna är samlade under följande rubriker: Words and phrases, Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing och Grammar. Eleverna får även träna på strategier för att läsa, lyssna, tala och samtala.

Hörövningarna och webbövningarna nås via en kod i boken.

Wings 8 består av: Textbook inkl. ljud Textbook Digital Workbook inkl. ljud och webbövningar Workbook Interaktiv Lärarhandledning (pdf) inkl. ljud och facit

ISBN 978-91-27-44336-5

9 789127 443365

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Contents Section 4 Animals

Section 1 The Media Words and phrases

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Words and phrases

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Reception: Reading

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Reception: Reading

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Reception: Listening

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Reception: Listening

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Production: Speaking

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Production: Speaking

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Production: Writing

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Production: Writing

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Grammar 28

Grammar 123

Section 2 Health

Section 5 The USA

Words and phrases

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Words and phrases

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Reception: Reading

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Reception: Reading

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Reception: Listening

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Reception: Listening

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Production: Speaking

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Production: Speaking

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Production: Writing

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Production: Writing

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Grammar 60 Uppslagsdel 151

Section 3 The Environment

Grammatik 157 Working with words

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Words and phrases

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Working with a project

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Reception: Reading

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How to write a book review

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Reception: Listening

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Production: Speaking

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Production: Writing

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Grammar 93

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Section 1 The Media

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Words and phrases 1 What’s the word?

Write the correct word for each sentence or definition below.

The words are from the text “The Outside Chance”, pp. 25–27 in your Textbook.

1 When two people quarrel, they have an …

2 This is a way of talking to God. 3 Another word for “teacher” is …

4 When you are satisfied and pleased, you are …

5 A slang word for “pound” is …

6 The place you take your car when it needs repair is called a ...

7 Horses compete in this type of event. We can win money at it.

8 Another word for “crazy” is ...

9 Another word for “understand” is ...

2 Describe the word Work with a partner. Each of you should write eight descriptions or definitions of new words found in the text “Reading Changes Our Minds”, pp. 22–24. Give your descriptions to your partner and let them guess which words you are describing.

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3 Match the words The words below are from the text “The Season’s Shows” on pp. 16–17.

Read the words and look up the ones you don’t know. Then match the adjective or adverb (1–8) with the correct synonym or definition (a–h).

Finally, write sentences with each word.

1 wry

a ridiculous

2 humorous

b shockingly

3 accidentally

c full of anticipation

4 gruesome

d causing laughter

5 mysterious

e particularly horrible

6 silly

f difficult to identify

7 stunningly

g dry and ironic

8 suspenseful

h mistakenly

4 Useful phrases: Teenage problems In the text “Dear Abbie”, on pp. 18–19 there are some useful phrases. In pairs, discuss and explain the phrases below in English.

Write the explanations in your notebook.

1 I’ve hit rock bottom.

2 We’ve been really tight – like sisters.

3 We are drifting apart.

4 She texted me to say that she didn’t want to hang with me.

5 Life is all about getting through those ups and downs.

6 You and Carrie are stuck in a rut.

7 My parents go crazy and ground me.

8 I’m at the end of my rope.

9 You need to meet your parents halfway.

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5 Useful phrases: “Just four episodes to go!”

In the text “Just four episodes to go!” on pp. 14–15 there are some good phrases to use when you talk about different series. Match the phrases in English with the correct Swedish translations.

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1 They’re good for a laugh.

a Vad är det som är så hemligt?

2 I prefer more serious programs.

b Jag älskar tecknade serier.

3 But documentaries are so boring.

c Vad är det för fel med det?

4 I love cartoons.

d Vad tycker ni om deckare och rysare?

5 What’s so wrong with that?

e Jag är helt såld!

6 What’s the big secret?

f Det är töntigt.

7 Reality TV is up my street.

g De brukar vara ganska kul.

8 I’m totally hooked!

h De är superbra och verkligen inne nu.

9 I love slouching on the sofa.

i Jag vill hinna igenom första säsongen.

10 I’m hoping to finish season one.

j Jag älskar att slappa i soffan

11 That’s lame.

k Men dokumentärer är så tråkiga.

12 It’s important to keep up with what’s going on.

l De får en att skratta.

13 What about thrillers and crime series?

m Jag föredrar seriösare program.

14 They’re cool and really in at the moment!

n Dokusåpor är min grej.

15 They’re usually good fun.

o Det är viktigt att följa med i det som händer.

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6 International editions Read the text “Famous Magazines” on pp. 12–13. Some of the magazines are published in many language editions worldwide. Write the correct country for each language below.

Example: Finnish – Finland 1 Dutch 2 Hebrew 3 Thai 4 Lithuanian 5 Danish 6 Hungarian 7 Greek 8 Polish 9 Japanese

7 Word building with word classes The verbs and nouns below are taken from the text “What Is ‘The Media’?” on pp. 10–11. Read the list, look up words you don’t know, and make nouns or verbs out of them. Sometimes you’ll need to add or remove endings (-ion, -ition, -ation); sometimes they’ll stay the same.

Verb

Noun

to discuss

a discussion

1

to define

a…

2

to communicate

a form of …

3

to consider

a…

4

to …

a suggestion

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to mention

a…

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to …

a retraction

Example:

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8 Order the words (semantic gradient) In the text “The cameras are right on the gamemakers”, pp. 28–32, there are a lot of words describing feelings and experiences. In pairs, discuss the below feelings and order them from the most positive to the least positive. Draw a line like the one below in your notebook. least positive

most positive

horrified

safe

I feel…

1 … horrified a 2 … reassured 3 … confident 4 … afraid 5 … safe a 6 … tense 7 … hesitant 8 … encouraged

9 Learn new words Choose one text from section 1. Read through it and write down all the words which you think are relevant to the theme of this section: “the media”.

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Learn how to pronounce and spell the words.

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Explain the words in English. Suggest synonyms or antonyms if possible.

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State their word classes.

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Explain why you think the words relate to “the media”.

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Reading (reception) 10 After reading: What Is “The Media”?

Read the text “What Is ‘The Media’?” on pp. 10–11. Then decide which of the alternatives best explains the sentences below (1–5).

1 The main means of communicating with people are much more

diverse today.

a Today, communicating with people is more difficult. b Today, there are more ways to communicate with people. c Today, communication is basically the same as it was before.

2 It’s not immediately obvious what type of media Kanye West is mentioned in.

a It’s not easy to trust what is said in the media about Kanye West. b Everything said about Kanye West in the media is made up. c It’s not really clear in what media channels Kanye West is mentioned.

3 Other types of media spread incorrect and offensive ideas.

a Everything we see in the media is untrue and mean-spirited. b There is false information in certain media channels. c Almost no information in the media is well-meaning.

4 Newspapers that print incorrect or offensive texts are forced to

print retractions.

a Information that is untrue can spread easily. b Newspapers are forced to change incorrect information. c Offensive or incorrect statements are not to be printed.

5 It’s our responsibility to be critical of the information that is reaching us.

a We should be careful of what information we trust. b We should correct false information in the media. c We should make sure that no false information appears in the media. mean-spirited elak

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Listening (reception) 22 A news report (WS 2) Listen to a recorded news report and answer the questions on Worksheet 2.

23 Talking about TV Listen to Molly, Andrew, Harry and Sarah talk about different TV programs. They discuss what they like and don’t like, what they watch and don’t watch. While listening, look at these statements. Which ones are true and which ones are false?

1 It’s Saturday today.

2 Molly often watches Idol.

3 Sarah also likes reality shows like Idol.

4 Andrew likes watching cartoons in the afternoon.

5 Molly watches the news every day.

6 Harry prefers serious programs.

7 Harry thinks Molly is stupid.

8 Harry refuses to watch a soap.

9 Andrew likes comedies.

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25 A weather report Go online and find a recorded weather report from an English-speaking country. You can search for “weather radio US”, for example. Listen to it and then answer these questions.

1 What country/area is the report about?

2 How long is the report for (e.g. the next 24 hours, 3 days, or a week)?

3 What weather is forecasted? Will it be the same in the whole

country/area?

26 Listening strategies Choose a text from the section which you have not yet read.

Listen to the audio online and try to use this strategy. Then evaluate how you think it worked.

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Before you listen, consider the title of the text: what do you think the text will be about?

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While you listen, make notes on key information (information that is repeated or that is emphasized (betonas).

Evaluation 1 Did the strategy help your understanding? If yes, in what way?

2 Was there anything which you still didn’t understand? What?

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Speaking (production) 27 Jumbled dialogues (WS 3) Work with a partner. On Worksheet 3 you will find a dialogue where the lines are in the wrong order.

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Read the lines.

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Write down the dialogue correctly in your notebook.

Start with the line written in bold.

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Read the dialogue with your partner until you know it well, and then act it out in class.

28 Role play 1: Watching TV series (WS 4) In pairs, complete the role play on Worksheet 4. When you finish, evaluate the situation. Were there any words you didn’t know?

Practice a few times, then record your discussion and listen to it or act it out for the class.

29 Role play 2: Giving advice (WS 5) In pairs, complete the role play on Worksheet 5. When you finish, evaluate the situation. Were there any words you didn’t know?

Practice a few times, then record your discussion and listen to it or act it out for the class.

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36 A survey Interview 10–15 schoolmates about their habits online. What do they do online (e.g. gaming, social networks, watching videos, shopping etc.)? How many hours per week do they spend online?

What would they do with their spare time if there was no Internet?

Present your findings in a graph or a table.

37 Speaking strategies Use this strategy when doing a speaking activity in this section.

Then evaluate how you think it worked.

Strategy for discussions •

When listening, look at your partner’s eyes and gestures to interpret what they are saying. Ask if there is something you don’t understand (“could you say that again?”/”can you explain what you mean?”).

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When you are speaking, stop and check if your partner is following what you are saying (“do you understand?”/”am I making sense?”).

Evaluation 1 Did the strategy help your communication? If yes, in what way?

2 Could you improve your communication in any other way?

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Writing (production) 38 Ask for advice Read the text “Dear Abbie” on pp. 18–19 in your Textbook.

Then, write a letter to Abbie asking for advice on a problem.

You can describe a real problem or make one up.

39 Give advice Read the text “Dear Abbie” on pp. 18–19 in your Textbook. Use the letter from exercise 38 or make up a person who has written to you for advice. Write a response similar to Abbie’s letters.

40 A newsletter Work in small groups and write a newsletter. This is how you should do it: 1 Divide the different areas of journalism between you: news

(crime and international affairs), reviews, weather and sports.

2 Research and write your articles separately.

3 Edit and proofread the articles. Make sure that each article

is edited by someone other than the author.

4 Put together your news sheet, photocopy it and give it to the

rest of the class to read (or, email it to your classmates).

international affairs internationella frågor proofread korrekturläsa edit redigera

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GRAMMAR

Grammar Pågående presens 1

Läs igenom meningarna här nedanför och fundera över hur du skulle översätta dem till svenska.

1 Jimmy is writing a text message to his parents.

2 The girls are swimming in the lake.

För att tala om vad som pågår eller vad någon håller på med just nu, använder man i engelskan am, are eller is + ing-formen av huvudverbet.

Den pågående formen översätts ofta med ”håller på och” på svenska.

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Skriv av meningarna här nedanför och fyll i rätt form av verbet be.

1 My father … watching TV. 2 My friends … playing soccer right now.

3 What … you doing?

4 I … doing my homework.

5 Our cat … sleeping in front of the fireplace.

6 Leyla … reading the book she got from uncle Ben. 7 Look, it … raining!

8 They … working on a project about slavery.

9 My siblings … shopping in town with Mom today.

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