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Module 1 Window on the world


1 a : Vocabulary
word
replicas
squeezed
marvel at
experience

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
immediate

An awesome challenge/task lies ahead of them.


Instructions that you give to someone about how to find a particular
place: Can you give me directions to your house?
The reason why something, especially something bad, happens:
The police are still trying to establish the cause of the fire.
To put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of
something: The light was so bright that I had to cover my eyes.
to finally understand something or someone, or find the solution to a
problem after a lot of thought: Can you figure out the answer to Q1?
An occasion when someone does not understand something correctly:
There must be some misunderstanding. I never asked for these chairs
to be delivered.
a person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go:
A few pedestrians carrying their evening shopping sheltered from the
rain in doorways
the mixture of gases around the earth:
These factories are releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere.
A list of questions that several people are asked so that information can
be collected about something: Visitors to the country have been asked
to fill in a detailed questionnaire.
an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or
react to each other: There's not enough interaction between the
management and the workers.
information or statements of opinion about something, such as a new
product, that can tell you if it is successful or liked:
Have you had any feedback from customers about the new soap?
a condition giving a greater chance of success:
For a goalkeeper, it's a great advantage to have big hands.
A condition or situation that causes problems, especially one which
causes something or someone to be less successful than other things:
One disadvantage of living in the town is the lack of safe places for
children to play.
Someone who you exchange letters with as a hobby, but usually have
not met: I've got a pen pal in Australia.
a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put
on the internet for other people to read
happening or done without delay or very soon after something else:
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convenient
imports
exports
Mother tongue

We must make an immediate response.


suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty:
A bike's a very convenient way of getting around.
goods bought by one country from another
products that you sell to another country,
Coffee is one of Brazil's main exports.
the first language that you learn when you are a baby, rather than a
language learned at school or as an adult

Words easily confused


1) try on / try out
try on : to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits you or if you like it:
- Try on the shoes to see if they fit.
Try out : to use something to discover if it works or if you like it
-Were going to try out that new restaurant tonight.

2) take part / take place


take place : to happen
The meeting will take place next week.
take part ( in something ): to do an activity with other people
she doesn't usually take part in any class activities.

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.

British and American English


British English

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

We use the simple present tense:


1. For facts
Whales live in the ocean.
The flight from Chile to Australia is thirteen hours.
2. For repeated or regular actions
I eat breakfast at the table.
We work every day of the week.
3. For habits
I brush my teeth three times a day.
We celebrate Christmas on the twenty-fifth of December.
4. For things that are generally true in the present time period:
She is my girlfriend.
We study English.

Present Progressive Tense


We use the present progressive tense:
1. When somebody is doing something at this moment.
Sarah is changing her clothes right now.
We are learning the progressive tense in English.
2. When something is happening at this moment. When the action has started but hasn't
finished.
It is snowing at the moment.
The children are sleeping, so please be quiet.
3. To talk about something that is happening around the time of speaking but not
necessarily at that exact moment.
Alfredo is studying a lot for his exam.
We are planning a trip to Jamaica.
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Present vs. Progressive Tense


A significant difference between these two tenses is we use the simple present tense for
things that are permanent or are in general and the present progressive tense for things
that may change or are temporary.
Compare:
Permanent

Temporary

Simon lives in Birmingham. Simon is living with his friends for now.
James smokes.

James is smoking in the kitchen.

We walk to work.

We're walking in the park.

I speak English.

I am speaking English right now.

Verbs that we don't use in the Progressive Tense


Another difference is that there are some verbs in English that we don't use in the progressive
tense. These include:
Belong - Cost - Hate - Have (possession) - Hear - Know - Like - Love - Need - Own Remember - Seem - Smell - Understand - Want

Direct and indirect questions


Direct questions are the normal questions that we can ask to friends, family members, and
people who we know well.
Example of a direct question:
Wheres the bathroom?
Indirect questions are a little more formal and polite. We use them when talking to a person
we dont know very well, or in professional situations, and their form is a little different.
Example of an indirect question:
Could you tell me where the bathroom is?
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Phrases for Indirect Questions

Could you tell me


Do you know
I was wondering
Do you have any idea
Id like to know
Would it be possible
Is there any chance

Direct and Indirect Questions in English: Examples


Direct: Where is Market Street?
Indirect: Could you tell me where Market Street is?
In indirect questions with is/are, the verb (is) comes after the subject (Market Street).

Direct What time does the bank open?


Indirect: Do you know what time the bank opens?
In indirect questions, we dont use the auxiliary verbs do/does/did. Also, you can see that the
verb is open in the direct question, and opens in the indirect question.

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1b
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

the buildings, equipment, and services provided for a particular


purpose: shopping facilities
a person who does something, especially helping other people,
willingly and without being forced or paid to do it:
Great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes
this condition:
People under a lot of stress may experience headaches.
all the animals, plants, rocks, etc. in the world
A chance to do something
He goes fishing at every opportunity (= as often as possible).
Someones way of living; the things that a person or particular group
of people usually do: He doesn't have a very healthy lifestyle.
the act of communicating with people:
Television is an increasingly important means of communication.
not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or
things:
If a place is crowded, it is full of people: By ten o'clock the bar was
crowded.
Unhappy because you are not with other people:
She gets lonely now that all the kids have left home.
a usual or fixed way of doing things:
There's no set/fixed routine at work - every day is different.
making you feel extremely tired:
I've had an exhausting day.

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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Negative prefixes and suffixes


un-, in- and miss- are used before adjectives , adverbs and nouns to give their opposite
meaning
happiness --- unhappiness

able --- unable

understanding --- misunderstanding


correct --- incorrect

dependent --- independent

* 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.

Questions and negatives


We use did to make questions with the past tense:
Where did you go for your holidays?
We use didnt (did not) to make negatives with the past tense:
I didnt see you yesterday.

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

3- A person walking in a town or a city.

4- The way somebody pronounces words.

5- The outside part of a book, a magazine, etc.

6- Not understanding a situation or somebodys remarks properly.

7- Instructions on how somebody can get to a place.

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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Worksheet
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!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Coffee is the most popular drink in the world.


Drinking too much coffee is bad for you.
The first coffee was made in Africa.
Coffee is always prepared in the same way.
Italians drink espresso quickly.

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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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response
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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Phrasal verbs with on and off


Keep off
Put off
take off
turn off

Keep on
Put on
take on
turn on

Collocations with say and tell


1- say so:
2- say hello:
3- say thank you:
4- say sorry :
5- tell the time
6- tell a lie:
7- tell the truth:
8- tell a story
9- tell the difference:
10- tell a secret

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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.

Subject Pronoun or Object Pronoun?


You can distinguish subject and object pronouns as follows:
If the relative pronoun is not followed by a noun or pronoun, it is a subject pronoun. Subject
relative pronouns can never be omitted (dropped.)
Example:
The teacher who lives next door is nice.
If the relative pronoun is followed by a noun or pronoun, the relative pronoun is an object
pronoun. Object relative pronouns can be omitted in restrictive (defining) relative clauses.
The film (which) we watched yesterday was fantastic.
The writer (who/whom) we met last weekend is very famous.
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2b vocabulary
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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Nouns and adjectives


adjective
lucky
strong
calm
powerful
courageous
intelligent
heroic
mythical

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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smallest
latest
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big
thin
fat

bigger
thinner
fatter

biggest
thinnest
fattest

Example: London is bigger than Vienna.


Disyllabic adjectives ending with y, er, ow, le are compared with -er, -est.
positive
comparative
superlative
easy
easier
easiest
happy
happier
happiest
clever
cleverer
cleverest
narrow
narrower
narrowest
Example: Which is the easiest exercise?
All the other adjectives are compared with more, most.
positive
comparative
superlative
careful
more careful
most careful
expensive more expensive
most expensive
difficult
more difficult
most difficult
tired
more tired
most tired
terrible
more terrible
most terrible
Which dress is more expensive? Which dress is the most expensive?
Irregular forms
positive
good
bad
much
many
little

comparative
better
worse
more
more
less

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superlative
best
worst
most
most
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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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Worksheet
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.

2. This dress is made of silk. It is very expensive.

3. Brian is my best friend. His mother is a soap opera actress.

4. I am going to London. I am going to study Economics there.

5. He is an author. His books have been read by thousands of people.

6. Mrs Braxton is a neighbour. She looks after our cat when we are away.

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Worksheet
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.

Stan Lee: Heromaker


Stan Lee is an American comic book creator. He has created many famous comics over the
years, and is responsible for some of the most popular superheroes that we know today. Some
of Lee's more well-known comics are: Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Iron Man,
the Hulk, Daredevil, the Avengers and Captain America.
Lee started working at Timely Comics, which he turned into his own company, Marvel
Comics, and later Marvel Entertainment. He was just 19 when he became an assistant editor
and started writing texts for Captain America. When he was 20, Lee joined the U.S. military.
There he spent most of his time writing manuals, training films, slogans, and even drawing
cartoons.
In the 1950s, Lee's main comic book competitor, DC Comics, renewed the interest in
comics, which prompted Lee to create more characters of his own. Lee created heroes that
were not perfect and had human characteristics like vanity and greed. In this first wave of new
characters, Lee introduced the world to the Fantastic Four, a group that often argued with one
another, the Incredible Hulk, a man whose temper was uncontrollable, Iron Man, a
businessman who was at times greedy and selfish, and finally, Spider-Man, a young man who
wanted to help make the world a better place, despite his own limitations. The change from
the idealistic superhero to the more realistic hero helped the average reader identify with the
characters more. Throughout his career, many of his comics have been developed into films,
and he also started his own company, Stan Lee Entertainment. He has also appeared as a
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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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Module 3 Work & Leisure


3a vocabulary
word
willing
bookworm
Costume
Court
Entertaining
goggles
hang out
member
performance
rehearsal

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

Phrases with their meanings


* Where are we off to?

= Where are we going?

* Whats up with you?

= 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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GRAMMAR
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

Present Perfect Progressive


form of 'have' + been + verb + ing
Example:
I / you / we / they have been speaking
he / she / it has been speaking

Exceptions when adding 'ing' :


silent e is dropped. (but: does not apply for
-ee)
Example: come - coming
aber: agree - agreeing
after a short, stressed vowel, the final
consonant is doubled
Example: sit - sitting
after a vowel, the final consonant l is
doubled in British English (but not in
American English).
Example: travel - travelling
final ie becomes y.
Example: lie - lying

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USE Result or duration?


Do you want to express what has happened so far or how long an action has been going on
yet?
Present Perfect Simple
Present Perfect Progressive
Result (what / how much / how often)
Duration (how long)
I have written 5 letters. / I have been to
I have been writing for an hour.
London twice.
Emphasis on completion
I have done my homework. (Meaning: My
homework is completed now.)

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
task

modern, recent, or containing the latest information: Great trouble is


taken to keep our database up to date.
If something is genuine, it is real and exactly what it appears to be:
genuine leather
a place or position: The hotel is in a beautiful location overlooking the
lake.
to choose a small number of things, or to choose by making careful
decisions: There was a choice of four prizes, and the winner could
select one of them.
to collect several things, often from different places or people: I went
to several libraries to gather information about the plans.
enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose: Have we got
adequate food for 20 guests?
having a strong wish to be successful, powerful, or rich: an ambitious
young lawyer
a person who formally requests something, especially a job, or to
study at a college or university: How many applicants did you have for
the job?
an official document that states that the information on it is true: a
birth/marriage/death certificate
able to use computers well
having skill or knowledge because you have done something many
times: an experienced teacher
When a person is fluent, they can speak a language easily, well, and
quickly: She's fluent in French.
the fact of someone being married or not: Could I ask you about your
marital status?
arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected, correct
time; not late: a punctual start to the meeting
Someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed
because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect: Is
your watch reliable?
acceptable or right for someone or something: The film is suitable for
children.
the smallest amount or number allowed or possible:
a piece of work to be done, especially one done regularly, unwillingly,
or with difficulty:
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travel agency

a company or shop that makes travel arrangements for people

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.

She can't be so ill I saw her playing volleyball


yesterday.
I don't believe you it can't be true.

May, might, could: probability in the present


Structure: modal verb + verb infinitive without to
may be, might do, could go, etc.
We use may, could or might to say that it is
possible that something will happen in the
future or is happening now.
The negative of may is may not.
The negative of might is might not.
Both may not and might not mean that it is
possible that something will not happen or is
not happening now.

They may be arriving tomorrow.


He might be away on holiday at the moment.
He could be away on holiday.
He might get the job.

He might not get the job.


I may not pass the exam.
I might not go to the match tomorrow.

We dont use could not to express probability in the present and future.

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I couldnt go to the match tomorrow.

Obligation and Necessity

A. Must / Must not + infinitive without to


Must is used:
1. For strong obligation imposed by the speaker. The speaker uses must to
express his/her authority.
Ex: You must be here by 8 am. (manager to employee)
2. to give strong advice.
Ex: Its a great film. You really must go and see it.
3. to tell oneself what is necessary.
Ex: I must remember to phone Roger.
Must not is used:
4. to talk about something that is not permitted.
Ex: Passengers must not smoke on the aircraft.
Ex: You mustnt drive without your seatbelt on in Britain.
5. to give strong advice.
Ex: You mustnt work to hard. Youll make yourself ill.
Past form
Must does not have a past form. Had to is therefore used to refer to the past.
Ex: We had to write a formal letter in the exam.

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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?

B. Have to / Dont have to:


Have to is used to refer to strong obligations imposed by another person rather than by the
speaker or writer.
Ex: I have to be at work by 8 oclock. The boss will get angry if Im late. (employee to a
friend)
Dont have to expresses a lack of obligation.
Ex: Im glad I dont have to wear a suit. Its so hot today.

C. Need to / Dont need to / neednt


Need to is used to express necessity.
Ex: Can we go to the bakers next? I need to get some bread.
Dont need to / neednt express a lack of necessity.
Ex: We dont need to / neednt leave yet. Its only 2 oclock.

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Expressions with do and make


Do
well
business
my best
a favour
shopping
homework

Make
money
noise
a decision
an excuse
mistakes
plans

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Worksheet
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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Worksheet
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.

a. challenging b. rewarding c. stimulating


6. to this natural beauty spot is only possible by car.
a. Search b. Access c. Research
A. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple, Present Perfect Simple or Present Perfect
Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
1. I
2. A:

(work) all day and I feel exhausted.

you .

B: Actually, I ..
3. Susan .
4. A: How long

(ever / travel) to Italy?

(go) to Rome last summer. It is an amazing city.

(want) to become an actress ever since she (be) a little child.

your sister . (learn) Chinese?

B: For three years. It is an interesting language.


5. This is one of the best films I .
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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 ..

to win the tennis match but he didnt succeed.

2. It isnt necessary to wear formal clothes at the ceremony. HAVE


You ..

formal clothes at the ceremony.

3. He can't be at home as he is not picking up the phone. BE


He is not picking up the phone, so out.
4. If you want to become a successful athlete you must train hard. TO
You if you want to become a successful athlete.
5. You should avoid eating fatty food in order to keep fit. HAD
You . eating fatty food in order to keep fit.
6. Harry started surfing in 2005. SINCE
Harry 2005.

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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!
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But hey, with this great new

Zack

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1. This person still depends on other people.

2. This person did something that was not very common at the time.

3. This person started working in high school.

4. This person didn't have to have an interview.

5. This person had to wait a long time to get a job.

6. This person got a job through the Internet.

7. This person's lack of experience might have been the reason they couldn't get a job. (

8. This person improved by working with someone else.

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