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culture
landmark
theme park
combine
hold
customs
traditions
exhibition
benefit
accent
awesome
Definition
an exact copy of an object
to press something firmly, to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove
liquid from it:
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl.
to show or experience great surprise or admiration:
We paused to marvel at the view.
Knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling things:
Do you have any experience of working with kids?
(= Have you ever worked with them?)
The way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a
particular group of people at a particular time:
She's studying modern Japanese language and culture.
a building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can
use to judge where you are:
The Eiffel Tower is one of Europe's most famous landmarks
a large permanent area for public entertainment, with entertaining
activities and big machines to ride on or play games on, restaurants
to exist together, or join together to make a single thing or group:
None of us has much money so let's combine what we've got.
to take and keep something in your hand or arms:
Can you hold the bag while I open the door?
the place at a port, airport, or border where travellers' bags are looked
at to find out if any goods are being carried illegally
beliefs, or ways of acting that people in a particular society or group
have continued to follow for a long time
Fireworks have long been an American tradition on the Fourth of July.
an event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the public
The photographs will be on exhibition until the end of July.
a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help:
The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.
The way in which people in a particular area, country, or social group
pronounce words: He's got a strong American accent.
Causing feelings of great admiration, respect, or fear:
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directions
cause
cover
Figure out
misunderstanding
pedestrian
atmosphere
questionnaire
interaction
feedback
advantage
disadvantage
Penpal / e-pal
blog
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imports
exports
Mother tongue
3) wait / expect
wait : o stay in a place until someone or something arrives
I'm waiting for Harry.
expect : to think that something will happen
I expect that shell be very angry about this.
4) foreigners / strangers
foreigner : a person from another country
Foreigners need a visa to enter the country.
stranger : someone you have never met before
Mothers tell their children not to talk to strangers.
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5) habit / custom
habit : something that you often do
I got into the habit of drinking coffee every morning.
custom : an action or way of behaving that is usual among the people in a particular place
custom for the bride to wear a white dress on her wedding day.
6) history / story
history : events that happened in the past
The Egyptian history
story : a description of a series of real or imaginary events that people read for enjoyment
She reads stories to the children every night.
American English
rubbish
petrol
cinema
bill
holiday
lift
mobile phone
crisps
autumn
football
trainers
trousers
garbage
gas
movie theater
check
vacation
elevator
cell phone
chips
fall
soccer
sneakers
pants
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Grammar
Present simple & present progressive
Simple Present Tense
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Temporary
Simon lives in Birmingham. Simon is living with his friends for now.
James smokes.
We walk to work.
I speak English.
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Vocabulary
word
influence
associated
represent
achieve
view
mood
mourning
symbolize
death
gift
curiosity
positive
negative
fabulous
hectic
isolated
schedule
trendy
expenses
Definition
To have an effect on
connected
mean
Succeed in doing something
Consider
the way you feel at a particular time:
She's in a good/bad mood.
Great sadness felt because someone has died:
He was in mourning for his wife.
To represent something: The lighting of the Olympic torch symbolizes
peace and friendship among the nations of the world.
the end of life:
Do you believe in life after death?
a present or something that is given:
a birthday/wedding gift
An eager wish to know or learn about something:
I'm burning with curiosity - you must tell me who's won!
full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence:
a positive attitude
not expecting good things, or likely to consider only the bad side of a
situation: a negative attitude
very good; excellent:
She looked absolutely fabulous in her dress.
full of activity, or very busy and fast:
a hectic schedule
feeling unhappy because of not seeing or talking to other people:
Working at home was making her feel increasingly isolated.
a list of planned activities or things to be done showing the times or
dates when they are intended to happen or be done
modern and influenced by the most recent fashions or ideas:
trendy clothes
Things that make you spend money:
We need to cut down on our expenses.
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facilities
volunteer
stress
nature
Opportunity
Lifestyle
communication
independent
crowded
lonely
routine
exhausting
Verbs + prepositions
verb + from
suffer from
die from
escape from
choose from
recover from
verb + with
argue with
cooperate with
agree with
associate with
fight with
verb + to
refer to
listen to
link to
belong to
speak to
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* The suffix less is used after a noun to form an adjective which means without that quality.
care--- careless
harm --- harmless
phrases
represent goodness
associated with mourning
dressed in white
Special occasions
warning sign
road sign
achieve goals
recover from illness
avoid misunderstanding
lead a busy life
relaxing lifestyle
surf the net
at the same time
physically alone
hang out with people
do activities
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Grammar
past simple
Forms
With most verbs the past tense is formed by adding -ed:
call >> called; like >> liked; want >> wanted; work >> worked
But there are a lot of irregular past tenses in English. Here are the most common irregular
verbs in English, with their past tenses:
infinitive
irregular past
infinitive
irregular past
be
was/were
let
let
begin
began
lie
lay
break
broke
lose
lost
bring
brought
make
made
buy
bought
mean
meant
build
built
meet
met
choose
chose
pay
paid
come
came
put
put
cost
cost
run
ran
cut
cut
say
said
do
did
sell
sold
draw
drew
send
sent
drive
drove
set
set
eat
ate
sit
sat
feel
felt
speak
spoke
find
found
spend
spent
get
got
stand
stood
give
gave
take
took
go
went
teach
taught
have
had
tell
told
hear
heard
think
thought
hold
held
understand
understood
keep
kept
wear
wore
know
knew
win
won
leave
left
write
wrote
lead
led
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Use
We use the past tense to talk about:
something that happened once in the past:
They got home very late last night.
something that happened again and again in the past:
When I was a boy I walked a mile to school every day.
we often use phrases with ago with the past tense:
I met my wife a long time ago.
Used to
Used to shows that:
a particular thing always happened or was true in the past.
But it no longer happens or is no longer true now:
Examples:
She used to exercise every morning, but since she had that terrible accident she doesn't
exercise anymore.
Forms of used to
Here are the interrogative, affirmative and negative forms of used to
Did you use to exercise regularly?
Yes, I used to go jogging nearly everyday.
No, I didn't use to exercise on a regular basis.
Used to, be used to, get used to
1.Used to shows that a particular thing always happened or was true in the past (see
examples above)
2.Be used to is used to say that something is normal, not unusual.
I'm used to living alone.
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Worksheet
1. VOCABULARY
A. Complete the following sentences with a suitable preposition.
1. Its time for you to get ready. Mark is picking you in half an hour.
2. This TV series focuses the problems of teenage life.
3. In some countries black is associated .. mourning.
4. I would like to talk to the manager person. Is he available?
5. The aim ......this music festival is to bring young people from different countries closer
together.
6. He is suffering a terrible cold.
7. I am very enthusiastic . our two-day trip to the ski resort.
B. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. They had an argument over a slight and havent spoken to each other ever
since. UNDERSTAND
2. There is a growing .. that the government must do more to protect the
environment. AWARE
3. His . made everyone feel uncomfortable.
PRESENT
4. Karens...about everything can be really annoying.
CURIOUS
5. Eric is as he has been living on his own since the age of sixteen.
DEPENDENT
6. There is a modern art
at the local museum. EXHIBIT
C. Circle the correct words.
1. When is the song competition taking place / taking part?
2. When I go shopping, I always try out / try on different clothes before I decide which ones
suit me best.
3. He expected / waited to be the winner of the contest and was really disappointed when he
wasn't.
4. Learning English will allow you to communicate with strangers / foreigners that visit
your country.
5. Are there any special habits / customs in your country for New Years Day?
6. The Smiths like spending their holidays at a seaside resort / region.
7. Ever since her husband died, Mrs Gordon has been feeling lonely / alone
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Worksheet
D. Match the American English words with their British equivalents.
1. garbage
a. lift
2. vacation
b. autumn
3. elevator
c. trainers
4. fall
d. crisps
5. sneakers
e. holiday
6. gas
f. trousers
7. check
g. mobile phone
8. chips
h. rubbish
9. pants
i. bill
10. cell phone
j. petrol
Give one word for:
1- To make something happen.
2- To understand something
8- Terrific
2. GRAMMAR
A. Complete the sentences using the Present Simple or the Present Progressive of the verbs
in brackets.
1. Bob .. (not like) science-fiction films.
2. We . (think) of going on a trip abroad next month. Would you like to join us?
3. They usually .
(go) to work by bus but since there is a bus strike today, they
(take) a taxi.
4. A: Who .. this house (belong) to?
B: I . (not know). Probably to some famous person.
5. Peter and Tanya have been together for quite some time. they . (get) married
soon?
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B. Turn the following questions into indirect ones.
1. How can I get to the post office?
Do you know .?
2. Is there a petrol station near here?
I would like to know .
3. Why are you late?
Can you tell me .?
4. Where did you put the keys?
Do you remember .?
5. Is Jenny coming to the party tonight?
Could you tell me .?
C. Choose a, b or c.
1. He . play tennis quite often but after his knee injury he had to give it up.
a. used to
b. was used to c. got used to
2. .. you .. to the cinema last night?
a. Did use to go b. Didgo c. Wereused to going
3. I found living in a noisy city environment hard at first but now I . it.
a. used to b. get used to c. am used to
4. My son .gradually at his new school. As a matter of fact, he has made a few friends.
a. is used to being b. is getting used to being c. did use to be
5. Mary . for her Science exam and she failed it.
a. didnt study b. didnt use to study c. wasnt used to studying
D. Read the answers and make questions. The words in bold are the answers.
1. A :.?
B: I like the black dress better.
2. A:.?
B: I went to Madrid last summer.
3. A:.?
B: I think the gloves are in the top drawer.
4. A:.?
B: This book is Janes.
5. A:.?
B: Jack is an old classmate of mine.
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Worksheet
Read the text and decide if the statements are True, False or Not Mentioned.
Write T, F or NM.
International Beans
After water, coffee is probably the most popular drink in the world. Coffee has many
positive properties that are good for your health. Drinking coffee can help reduce the chances
of getting some cancers, stomach and neurological diseases, type 2 diabetes, and even heart
disease.
Coffee has had a long and interesting history on its road to becoming the much-loved
drink that it is today. The coffee bush was first discovered in Africa in the 9 th century. The
coffee berries that grow on the bushes contain coffee beans which can be made into a drink.
The recipe for this drink was passed from Africa to the Middle East, to Europe, and then to the
Americas.
Even though the drink we know as coffee is well known all around the world,
most countries have their own special way of making it. Cowboy coffee is made in Finland
and Norway by mixing coffee and boiling water together in a kettle and pouring out the liquid
into a cup without the grounds. Turkish coffee is made by mixing very finely ground coffee
and sugar in a small pot with a long handle called an ibrik. The ibrik is held over a fire and
then removed when the coffee comes to the boil. The mixture is poured into a small ceramic
cup and drunk slowly, leaving the grounds at the bottom. Italians typically drink small cups of
espresso every day and usually don't even sit down when they order it; they drink it and leave.
Many people in the U.S. have an electric coffeemaker which uses a filter to separate the water
from the coffee. Hot water drips through the grounds and comes out as the drink they know
and love. There is even a way to make coffee using a roasted coconut and the milk inside it!
Whichever way you prefer your daily cup of coffee, there's no doubt about it, coffee is
something the whole world loves!
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Module 2 Heroes
2 a vocabulary
word
brave
confident
evil
guilty
hidden
honest
sensible
wounded
approach
gallop
announce
nod
remove
fussy
wealthy (adj.)
fear (v)
possession
Definition
showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things:
a brave soldier
having confidence:
Be a bit more confident in yourself!
morally bad, cruel, or very unpleasant:
an evil dictator
responsible for breaking a law:
not easy to find:
telling the truth or able to be trusted and not likely to steal, cheat, or
lie: She's completely honest.
based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or
understanding: a sensible answer/approach/compromise/option
injured, especially with a cut or hole in the skin:
a wounded soldier
to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time,
quality, or amount:
We could just see the train approaching in the distance.
to move or act quickly:
To make something known or tell people about something officially:
They announced the death of their mother in the local paper.
To move your head down and then up, to show agreement, approval,
or greeting: Many people in the audience nodded in agreement.
to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off
something: The men came to remove the rubbish from the backyard.
not easily satisfied, or having very high standards about particular
things: All my children were fussy eaters.
rich: He's a very wealthy man.
an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are
frightened or worried by something dangerous:
Trembling with fear, she handed over the money to the gunman.
the fact that you have or own something:
The possession of large amounts of money does not ensure happiness.
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trust
block
luxury
curious
defeat
soldier
spectator
supporter
victory
participant
injury
pain
pressure
risk
career
responsible
an answer or reaction:
Responses to our advertisement have been disappointing.
to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you, or
that something is safe and reliable:
My sister warned me not to trust him.
to prevent movement through something:
A fallen tree is blocking the road.
great comfort, especially as provided by expensive and beautiful
things: to live in luxury
interested in learning about people or things around you:
I was curious to know what would happen next.
to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition:
They defeated the Italian team and reached the final.
a person who is in an army and wears its uniform, especially someone
who fights when there is a war: Soldiers were patrolling the streets.
a person who watches an activity, especially a sports event, without
taking part: They won 40 in front of over 40,000 cheering spectators.
someone who supports a particular idea, group, or person:
an occasion when you win a game, competition, election, war, etc. or
the fact that you have won:
a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity
She has been an active participant in the discussion.
physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or
an attack: a head/back/knee injury
a feeling of physical suffering caused by injury or illness:
Are you in (= suffering from) pain?
the act of trying to make someone else do something by arguing,
persuading, etc.: public/political pressure
he possibility of something bad happening: In this business, the risks
and the rewards are high.
the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life,
especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money:
He's hoping for a career in the police force/as a police officer.
to have control and authority over something or someone and the
duty of taking care of it, him, or her:
Paul is directly responsible for the efficient running of the office
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Put on
take on
turn on
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Grammar
The Past progressive ( continuous ) Tense
The Past Continuous tense expresses action at a particular moment in the past. The action
started before that moment but has not finished at that moment.
For example, yesterday I watched a film on TV. The film started at 7pm and finished at 9pm.
At 8pm yesterday, I was watching TV.
When we use the Past Continuous tense, our listener usually knows or understands what
time we are talking about. Look at these examples:
I was working at 10pm last night.
They were not playing football at 9am this morning.
What were you doing at 10pm last night?
What were you doing when he arrived?
She was cooking when I telephoned her.
We were having dinner when it started to rain.
Ram went home early because it was snowing.
Past Continuous + Past Simple
We often use the Past Continuous tense with the Past Simple tense. We use the Past
Continuous to express a long action. And we use the Past Simple to express a short action
that happens in the middle of the long action.
We can join the two ideas with when or while.
In the following example, we have two actions:
long action (watching TV), expressed with Past Continuous
short action (telephoned), expressed with Past Simple
We can join these two actions with when:
I was watching TV when you telephoned.
Notice that "when you telephoned" is also a way of defining the time (8pm).
We use:
when + short action (Past Simple)
while + long action (Past Continuous)
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GRAMMAR
What are relative clauses?
A relative clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a noun or a noun phrase.
Example:
The man who is smoking is the murderer
The noun the man is modified by the relative clause who is smoking.
Relative Pronouns
who - subject or object pronoun for people
They caught the lady who killed her baby.
which - subject or object pronoun
I read the book which is on the table.
I visited the town which you told me about.
which - referring to a whole sentence
They were unsuccessful which is disappointing.
that - subject or object pronoun for people, animals and things in restrictive relative clauses
(who or which are also possible)
I like the vase that is over there.
Relative adverbs
where - referring to a place
The restaurant where I usually have dinner is nice.
when - referring to a time
There are times when I feel so lonely.
why - referring to a reason
This is why she refused the offer.
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word
avalanche
collapse
crash
earthquake
erupt
hurricane
impressive
incredible
lava
disaster
situation
surface
survive
Unconscious
unharmed
Definition
a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of
a mountain
to fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or
support: Thousands of buildings collapsed in the earthquake.
n accident involving a vehicle, usually a serious one in which the
vehicle is damaged or someone is hurt: a car crash
a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing
great damage:
In 1906 an earthquake destroyed much of San Francisco.
When a volcano erupts, it explodes and flames and rocks come out of
it:
a violent wind that has a circular movement, especially in the West
Atlantic Ocean:
The state of Florida was hit by a hurricane that did serious damage.
If an object or achievement is impressive, you admire or respect it,
usually because it is special, important, or very large:
That was an impressive performance from such a young tennis player.
impossible, or very difficult, to believe: an incredible story
hot liquid rock that comes out of the Earth through a volcano, or the
solid rock formed when it cools: molten lava
great harm, damage, or death, or serious difficulty:
It would be a disaster for me if I lost my job.
the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a
particular time and place:
Her news put me in a difficult situation.
the outer or top part or layer of something:
Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the surface of the
moon.
to continue to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying
These plants cannot survive in very cold conditions.
in the state of not being awake, especially as the result of a head
injury: She was hit on the head by a stone and knocked unconscious.
not hurt or damaged: Both children escaped unharmed from the
burning building.
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volcano
a mountain with a large, circular hole at the top through which lava (=
hot liquid rock) gases, steam, and dust are or have been forced out:
numb
not able to feel any emotions or to think clearly, because you are so
shocked or frightened, etc.:
When she first heard the news, she was numb with disbelief.
whole or complete, with nothing missing:
Between them they ate an entire cake.
an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in
colour, often as a result of being hit by something:
His arms and back were covered in bruises.
very brave or great:
a heroic act/deed
to move slowly or with difficulty, especially with your body stretched
out along the ground or on hands and knees:
The child crawled across the floor.
an ancient story or set of stories, especially explaining the early
history of a group of people or about natural events and facts:
ancient myths
polite word for old: elderly relatives/parents
not guilty of a particular crime:
He firmly believes that she is innocent of the crime.
worth a lot of money:
These antiques are extremely valuable.
a sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents reasonable thought and
action: a state of panic
a path or rough road that is made of soil rather than having a surface
covered with stone or other material:
The house is at the end of a dirt/an unmade track.
to slide without intending to:
She slipped on the ice.
to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful, or
unpleasant situation:
The lifeboat rescued the sailors from the sinking boat.
firm and not changing in your friendship with or support for a person
or an organization, or in your belief in your principles: a faithful friend
a device that makes a vehicle go slower or stop
entire
bruise
heroic
crawl
myth
elderly
innocent
valuable
panic
track
Slip
rescue
faithful
brake
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Noun
luck
strength
calmness
power
courage
intelligence
hero
myth
* SIMILES
They are phrases which include the words as or like and are used to make comparisons
- as light as a feather
- as quiet as a mouse
- as good as gold
- as free as a bird
- as white as a sheet
- as hungry as a wolf
- as quick as lightning
- as busy as a bee
GRAMMAR
THE COMPARISON OF ADJECTIVES
Monosyllabic adjectives are compared with -er, -est.
positive
comparative
strong
stronger
small
smaller
late
later
nice
nicer
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strongest
smallest
latest
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thin
fat
bigger
thinner
fatter
biggest
thinnest
fattest
comparative
better
worse
more
more
less
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superlative
best
worst
most
most
least
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Worksheet
1. VOCABULARY
A. Complete the following sentences with a suitable adjective from the box.
courageous confident
responsible unselfish
honest
patient
intelligent
strict
sensible
guilty
1. Betty is a very ....person as she always shares her things with all her friends.
2. It was really ....of him to go after the burglars that had broken into his house.
3. My parents used to be very ....and rarely let me stay out late at night.
4. Be ....for once in your life and tell me the truth!
5. I feel ....for lying to my best friend.
6. Apart from being a hardworking student, Nicole is very ....too, so she gets the
best marks in class.
7. Vera feels ....about her dancing abilities; thats why she believes she will be the
winner of the dance competition.
8. You told me that you are as hungry as a wolf, but be ..... Dinner will be ready
in half an hour.
9. I'm not
....for this mess so don't try to blame me.
10. As my babys fever didnt go down, I decided that the only ....thing to do was
take him to hospital.
B. Choose a, b or c.
1. John and Mary . that they were getting married the following
month.
a. announced
b. whispered
c. claimed
2. Dont try to .
that table on your own. Its too heavy.
a. remove
b. raise
c. lift
3. I dont think I can .
him again after all those lies he has told
me.
a. appreciate
b. trust
c. fulfil
4. Some old buildings .
due to the earthquake that hit our area.
a. erupted
b. blew
c. collapsed
5. Thieves stole two .
paintings from the local art gallery.
a. valuable
b. wealthy
c. rewarding
6. Lots of people .
at the scene of the accident.
a. searched
b. gathered
c. approached
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C. Complete the following sentences with a suitable phrasal verb. Make any necessary
changes. There are two extra phrasal verbs which you do not need to use.
turn on
pick up
put off turn off take on put on
take off
keep off
slow down
go on
1. The football match was because of the bad weather conditions.
2. What's all this noise about? What is here?
3. There is a terrible storm and the police have warned drivers to the roads tonight.
4. Its hot outside some light clothes.
5. The plane finally after a two hour delay.
6. Its getting dark. Will you please the lights?
7. Dont forget to the lights before you leave the office.
8. For the time being, I cant any more responsibilities as I have a busy
schedule.
2. GRAMMAR
A. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple or the Past Progressive of the verbs in
brackets.
1. My father was given a ticket because he (talk) on his mobile phone
as he (drive).
2. While I (walk), I slipped (slip) on a banana peel and
(break) my leg.
3. As soon as he (hear) the strange noise, he (run)
downstairs to see what it was.
4. What you .. (do) between nine and ten yesterday evening?
5. The teacher .. (notice) that we. (not pay) attention in class.
B. Join the following sentences using who, which, whose or where. Add commas where
necessary.
1. Toms brother is a surgeon. He works in a big hospital.
6. Mrs Braxton is a neighbour. She looks after our cat when we are away.
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C. Complete the following sentences with the comparative or superlative form of the
adjectives or adverbs in brackets. Add the, than, as or and where necessary.
1. July is usually ..
(hot) month of the year.
2. The film we saw yesterday wasnt .(interesting) as the one we saw last week.
3. Ryan is ..
(bad) student in class. He should really try harder.
4. It is generally believed that bungee jumping is not (dangerous)
white water rafting. More people lose their lives while going white water rafting.
5. My son is .. (old) yours. They were born the same year.
6. Peter is getting
(tall) every day. He takes after his father.
7. Jessica is ..(talented) Anna at painting. Thats why Anna is so jealous of
her.
8. This exercise was . (complicated) of all, so nobody could do it.
9. As she was late, she started walking (fast) usual, so as to get to school on
time.
10. That is (fascinating) book I have ever read.
READING
Read the following and answer the questions.
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character in many comic books, made appearances in films and TV shows and written an
autobiography. In 2007, Lee received perhaps the highest honour a comic fan could: an action
figure was created in his likeness and debuted at Comic-Con International.
1. Stan Lee first started working at
a. Marvel Comics.
b. Timely Comics.
c. Marvel Entertainment.
2. When Lee was in the military, he
a. wrote.
b. drew.
c. wrote and drew.
3. Why did Lee create many new characters?
a. He was told to.
b. To make more money.
c. To keep up with the competition.
4. What was unique about Lee's comic heroes?
a. They were all different.
b. They were more like ordinary humans.
c. They were not very heroic.
5. What hasn't Lee done during his career?
a. acted
b. directed
c. written a book
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sociable
sporty
complain
constantly
tend to
intention
furious
peckish
Definition
to be happy to do something if it is needed:
If you're willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
a person who reads a lot
the set of clothes typical of a particular country or period of history,
or suitable for a particular activity:
a place where trials and other legal cases happen, or an area drawn
out on the ground that is used for playing sports such as tennis:
funny and enjoyable:
an entertaining story/movie
special glasses that fit close to the face to protect the eyes from
chemicals, wind, water, etc.:
to spend a lot of time in a place or with someone: You still hang out at
the pool hall?
a person, animal, or thing that is part of a group: a family member
The action of entertaining other people by dancing, singing, acting, or
playing music:
a time when all the people involved in a play, dance, etc. practise in
order to prepare for a performance:
They didn't have time for (a) rehearsal before the performance.
Sociable people like to meet and spend time with other people: Rob's
very sociable - he likes his parties.
A sporty person enjoys sport and is good at it: Guy wasn't really the
sporty type.
o say that something is wrong or not satisfactory: Lots of people have
complained about the noise.
all the time or often: He's constantly changing his mind.
to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular
characteristic: We tend to get cold winters and warm, dry summers in
this part of the country.
something that you want and plan to do:
It wasn't my intention to exclude her from the list - I just forgot her.
extremely angry: I was late and he was furious with me.
slightly hungry:
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stimulating
creative
competitive
Challenging
research
By ten o'clock I was feeling rather peckish, even though I'd had a large
breakfast.
A stimulating person makes you feel enthusiastic and full of ideas: a
really stimulating teacher
producing or using original and unusual ideas: a creative
person/artist/designer/programmer
wanting very much to win or be more successful than other people:
You're very competitive - it's meant to be a friendly match!
difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination: This has
been a challenging time for us all.
a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new)
information or reach a (new) understanding: scientific/medical
research
Strong Adjectives
* very pleased
delighted
* very scared
terrified
* very angry
furious
* very tasty
delicious
* very tired
exhausted
* very surprised
amazed
= Whats wrong?
* grab a bite
= eat something
* peckish
= a little hungry
* chill out
= relax
* hold on
= wait
* Im in
= I agree
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Present Perfect Simple
irregular verbs: form of 'have' + 3rd column
of irregular verbs
Example:
I / you / we / they have spoken
he / she / it has spoken
regular verbs: form of 'have' + infinitive +
ed
Example:
I / you / we / they have worked
he / she / it has worked
Exceptions when adding 'ed' :
when the final letter is e, only add d
Example:
love - loved
after a short, stressed vowel, the final
consonant is doubled
Example:
admit - admitted
final l is always doubled in British English
(not in American English)
Example:
travel - travelled
after a consonant, final y becomes i (but:
not after a vowel)
Example:
worry - worried
but: play - played
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Emphasis on duration
I have been doing my homework. (Meaning:
That's how I have spent my time. It does not
matter whether the homework is completed.
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3b vocabulary
word
anxiety
appearance
behavior
CV
duty
gesture
image
income
interview
Knowledge
nervous
Preparation
qualifications
salary
Definition
an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something
that is happening or might happen in the future:
Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.
the way a person or thing looks to other people:
a middle-aged man of smart appearance
the way that someone behaves:
Her behaviour is often appalling.
abbreviation for curriculum vitae : a short written description of your
education, qualifications, previous jobs, and sometimes also your
personal interests,
something that you have to do because it is part of your job, or
something that you feel is the right thing to do: The duty of the
agency is to act in the best interests of the child.
a movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or
feeling: She made a rude gesture at the other driver.
any picture, especially one formed by a mirror or a lens: television
images of starving children
money that is earned from doing work or received from investments:
More help is needed for people on low incomes.
a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are
suitable for a job or course: a job interview
understanding of or information about a subject that you get by
experience or study, either known by one person or by people
generally: Her knowledge of English grammar is very extensive.
worried and anxious: Do you feel/get nervous during exams?
the things that you do or the time that you spend preparing for
something: The teacher didn't seem to have done much preparation
for the class.
an official record showing that you have finished a training course or
have the necessary skills, etc.: You'll never get a good job if you don't
have any qualifications
a fixed amount of money agreed every year as pay for an employee,
usually paid directly into his or her bank account every month: an
annual salary of 40,000
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Up-to-date
genuine
location
select
gather
adequate
ambitious
applicant
certificate
Computer-literate
experienced
fluent
Marital status
punctual
reliable
suitable
minimum
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travel agency
Grammar
Modal verbs for expressing present probability (deduction)
Some modal verbs can be used to express probability in the present and past.
Must, can't: expressing present probability
Structure: modal + verb infinitive without to
must be, cant be, must have, cant have, etc.
The team is playing really well today; they
We use must to express that we feel sure that must win.
They must be very rich look at their big
something is true.
house!
We use can't to say we are sure that
something is impossible.
We dont use could not to express probability in the present and future.
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Question form
Must is possible in question forms:
Ex: Must you wear that horrible dress?
Although have to is more common:
Ex: What do we have to do for homework?
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Make
money
noise
a decision
an excuse
mistakes
plans
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1. VOCABULARY
A. Match the two columns.
1. interesting
2. big
3. angry
4. scared
5. pleased
6. tired
7. surprised
8. tasty
a. exhausted
b. huge
c. terrified
d. delighted
e. delicious
f. fascinating
g. amazed
h. furious
B. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. Brian is going to take care of all the travel ... . ARRANGE
2. You can always depend on Ann as she is very . RELY
3. The . was brilliant and everyone applauded in the end. PERFORM
4. I cant stand Victor any more. He is ......... complaining about everything!
CONSTANT
5. . help was offered to the athlete after his serious injury during the match.
MEDICINE
6. None of the .had the necessary qualifications for the job. APPLY
C. Complete the sentences with a suitable word from the box. Make any necessary changes.
complain provide select include gather enclose rehearse
1. Once I have. enough information for my science project, Ill start writing it.
2. The company will ..the candidate with the most experience.
3. Ive.to my next door neighbours about the noise they're making but they
justwont stop.
4. Does the price of the hotel room breakfast as well?
5. For the past week, she has been for the school play they are putting on.
6. The government should . the poor with food and accommodation.
7. Dont forget to . a CV with your letter of application.
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D. Choose a, b or c.
1. Football is a very . sport.
a. relaxed b. creative c. competitive
2. It took me a long time to complete the the teacher gave me.
a. responsibility b. duty c. Task
3. I'm worried about my son as his at school has become worse lately.
a. facial expression b. gesture c. behaviour
4. Luke is a very . person and never makes a mess.
a. confident b. ambitious c. neat
5. Helping out people who are in need is a
experience.
you .
B: Actually, I ..
3. Susan .
4. A: How long
(ever / see).
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B. Choose the correct answer.
1. You mustnt / dont have to pick me up from the airport. I can take a taxi.
2. We had better / would rather put on warm clothes. Its very cold outside.
3. I have to / need be at work at 8am every morning.
4. You cant / must be tired after such a long journey.
5. Need you / Do you need to wake up so early tomorrow?
6. You neednt / dont have worry about me, Mum. Im not a baby any more!
C. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words,
including the word given.
1. He tried as hard as he could to win the tennis match but he didnt succeed. BEST
He ..
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Read the following statements and decide which one applies to each person.
Write S for Shirley, D for Daniel, P for Pam or Z for Zack.
Shirley
When I got my first job, there weren't many choices available for women. At the time, girls
were expected to stay at home and help raise the children and take care of the house. So the
only job that was available for me then was as a waitress at a local restaurant. My parents knew
the owner, so he agreed to let me work there a couple nights a week. I started working there
when I was 16. My parents thought I was too young, but I was really excited to get out of the
house and make my own money. It was a good job, and I had a really nice boss. Plus, it was
fun, because all my friends from high school would come in the evenings and I was able to
hang out with people I knew while I worked. It was the perfect job!
Daniel
I spent a lot of time in my dad's dental office as a child. Even when I was very young, I
understood how things worked there and I helped out whenever I could. So, everyone knew
that someday I would follow in my father's footsteps and take over the family business. After
I got my degree in Dentistry, I started working in my dad's practice as his partner until he
retired a few years later. I learnt a lot from my dad and from watching him in surgery. I learnt
how to love my job and be really good at it. I'm glad I didn't have to go to a bunch of
interviews. Now, my son helps out at the office and it seems he has already decided on his
future career. What can I say? Dentistry runs in our blood.
Pam
My first job in the real world, was really hard to get. I don't know what the problem was; I
mean I had my Master's degree and all the necessary qualifications and I was hard working.
Still, no one wanted to hire me. Maybe it's because I had so little real-world experience. I went
to at least three job interviews every week for more than six months. It was a lot of driving
around for nothing and it was very tiring. Not having a job for that long was really stressful,
because I kept eating away at my savings so I could pay rent and bills. Eventually, I did
manage to find a job with a good company. My salary was a lot more than I expected, so I
guess in the end, the wait finally paid off
I consider myself pretty lucky when it comes to my life. I'm 22, I've just graduated from university,
and I already have a great job. I design websites. It's funny, actually. The day I got my degree, I put
my CV on Monster.com, and within a few hours, I had a few companies interested in me. I decided
on one and we had a brief phone interview and that was that. I e-mailed them my portfolio, they
liked what they saw and hired me. They didn't even need to meet me! The best part is I can work
from home and they pay my salary right into my bank account and I never even have to leave my
house. The only problem is I still live with my parents. So it's really time I did something about that.
I'm tired of my friends making fun of me for my mum still cooking for me and doing my laundry!
47 job, now I can afford to live on my own.
But hey, with this great new
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2. This person did something that was not very common at the time.
7. This person's lack of experience might have been the reason they couldn't get a job. (
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