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Module 1 G.
1. is the fastest runner a museum or art

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Vocabulary & Grammar
gallery. The man in the
2 are not only playing basketball

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A.
first picture most likely

ial
1. envious 3. left much to be
chose to visit the monument
2. sensible 4. is constantly talking
because of its architectural or
3. ambitious 5. is thinking of/about buying
historical value. The woman
4. different
in the second picture visited
5. pricey Speaking a museum because it’s a
6. observant Suggested answer place where she can find a
7. impressive
1. wide collection of objects and
8. delightful
A: Both pictures show different artefacts that have historical,
B.
activities that can have cultural and artistic value and
1. b 2. c 3. b 4. b 5. d 6. a 7. d 8. b learn about them.
numerable benefits. In the first
C.
picture we can see a woman A: I would choose to visit the
1. b 2. a 3. c 4. c 5. d 6. d 7. b 8. a
reading a book in the library, monuments and archaeological
D. whereas in the second picture sites of a place instead of visiting
1. cheeks we can see some people riding museums. I think this is the only
2. fragile camels in the desert. Reading way to appreciate the time and
3. sipping a book has multiple benefits effort that went into creating an
4. spontaneous because it gives the reader important building or structure.
5. lively access to new information and You can comprehend the beauty
6. misunderstood knowledge. Through reading, a and greatness of it only by
7. shades person can learn about people, experiencing it first-hand.
8. stripes places and events that they
E. haven’t met or experienced.
Reading
1. a, a, - Doing an activity like riding a
2. The, the 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. D
camel in the desert also has
3. -, - many benefits. This type of 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. C
4. -, the, The, the activity is particularly beneficial
5. -, the, a, the, an
6. the, -
for people because it can give
them first-hand experience of a
Module 2
7. a, a different way of life, thus opening Vocabulary & Grammar
8. The their minds and broadening their A.
9. -, - horizons. 1. disappearance
10. an B: I prefer travelling to different 2. decision
F. countries and immersing myself
3. explanation
1. 1 are you doing in the local culture, instead of just
4. identification
2 ’m reading reading about foreign cultures.
I believe that the only way to 5. attendance
3 ’m visiting
4 lives truly learn and experience the 6. impression
5 don’t think beauty of a place is by visiting it, 7. improvement
2. 6 ’m staying interacting with the local people 8. application
7 ’m leaving and taking part in the local 9. description
8 ’m coming traditions and customs. 10. accomplishment
9 does your train arrive 2.
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B.
10 leaves B: Both pictures show people
1. d 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. c 6. d
11 takes experiencing cultural and artistic
C.
12 believe aspects in different ways. In the
1. c 2. a 3. b 4. d 5. a 6. a 7. c 8. d
3. 13 Is Wendy still working first picture we can see a man
14 seems visiting an ancient monument, D.
15 ’s currently doing whereas in the second picture we 1. with
16 isn’t costing can see a woman at 2. to
17 ’s learning 3. at

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4. of science experiments, which B: So, you are completely against

5. from could enhance their lab skills, as the first option?
6. on they will learn through doing. A: Well, I think that students won’t
7. in A: Can you tell me what the find it as stimulating and it
8. for disadvantages of each option won’t be such a memorable
E. are? trip. Students could learn about
B: Regarding the first option, prehistoric animals and natural
1. Have you packed
the first drawback is that not phenomena in the classroom,
2. ’ve been trying
all students are interested in whereas a field trip, in my
3. haven’t been
prehistoric animals or natural opinion, should provide a more
4. spoke unique experience.
phenomena and may lose
5. told
interest during the tour. There B: I think you’re right. Thanks for
6. ’ve never slept is also little involvement for your advice, you’ve been very
7. have you been doing students at this museum, as helpful.
8. ’ve been reading they do not participate in any
9. ’ve also learned / ’ve also been interactive activities. On the Listening
learning other hand, the science museum 1. c 2. a 3. d 4. c 5. b
10. ’ve read is usually quite crowded,
Listening transcript
11. arranged especially the sections with
Good afternoon everybody, and
12. Did the organiser say the experiments, so we will
congratulations to all the students
13. talked need to spend lots of hours at
who are graduating today. This is a
14. said this museum. Also, the ticket is
special day for all of you, and I wish
much more expensive and some
15. ’ve been training / ’ve trained you all the best in the future. I’ve
parents may not agree to such
F. been asked here today to give you
a high entrance fee for a school
1. c 2. b 3. a 4. d 5. a 6. b 7. c 8. c some words of inspiration before
field trip.
G. you set off into the big wide world.
A: OK, I see.
1. has it been since you I suppose the idea is for me to
B: So, now that you have all the
2. was in favour of explain how to become successful.
necessary information, which of
3. has (got) what it takes First of all, graduating from a well-
the two options do you think is
4. in losing a lot of respected institution like this is a
the best?
5. has been taking advantage of good start. I graduated from this
A: If I had to choose between
very institution over 30 years ago,
the two options, I’d choose
Speaking and things were pretty different
the second one. Even though
Suggested answer then, that’s for sure. Imagine what
this option is pricier, I think
that it will be worth the extra life will be like in 30 years’ time,
A: Could you tell me what the
options are? cost. Children love interactive when one of you might be giving a
learning which helps them speech in my place. But don’t spend
B: The first option is a field trip to
a natural history museum. The understand how and why things too much time thinking about it.
second option is a field trip to a happen. It has been proven that The thing is, it’s a good idea to
science museum. hands-on learning is extremely plan for the future, to have dreams,
A: What are the advantages of beneficial to children; they will but you shouldn’t live your life
each option? not only learn through this only thinking about the future. It’s
B: If the class visits the natural experience but they will also always today, and that is where you
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history museum, they will be have fun with their peers. Plus, should live your life. When you see
able to learn about prehistoric I don’t think they will mind the an opportunity, you should go for it.
animals and about natural extra hours they will have to You really have nothing to lose. Too
phenomena, which could be spend there, as they will be many people live in fear of making
very educational. They could eager to participate. They will mistakes. They choose the safe and
also watch a video there. If they find it so impressive that this boring option because they are
visit the science museum, they will be an unforgettable field controlled by their fears. You only
could take part in interactive trip for them. get one life, so make the most of it.

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Key to extra material

1. What is the purpose of the G. because it is the most direct.

speech? 1. had never considered B: That’s true. With face-to-face
2. What does the speaker imply 2. was watering communication, you can see the
about the university? 3. heard other person’s facial expressions
3. What does the speaker suggest 4. wasn’t and body language, which is a
big part of communication. Often,
might happen in the future? 5. looked
people might say one thing but
4. What does the speaker say 6. saw
mean something else, and face-
about students’ dreams? 7. wasn’t moving
to-face communication can help
5. According to the speaker, what 8. hadn’t noticed you interpret the true meaning of
does fear do? 9. was approaching somebody’s words.
10. stopped A: I agree. However, face-to-face
11. was doing communication might not always
Module 3 12. ran be possible due to time or distance
13. reached restrictions. This is why talking on
Vocabulary & Grammar
14. had come the phone also has a great deal
A.
of benefits. Especially nowadays
15. knocked
1. goodness with mobile phones you can reach
16. didn’t seem
2. failure anybody, at anytime, anywhere in
17. opened
3. heroic the world.
18. grabbed
B: Talking on the phone has a number
4. encouragement 19. pulled of benefits because you can easily
5. commuters 20. crashed communicate, as well as hear the
6. unconscious 21. had been driving other person’s tone of voice which
7. initially 22. had been gives you a lot of information.

8. gradually 23. had put A: Another popular means of

24. were communication is texting. One of
9. guilty
25. thanked the benefits of texting is that you
10. conclusion can send a message to one or
26. hadn’t even thought / didn’t even
B. more people and they can answer
think
1. b 2. a 3. a 4. c 5. c 6. d 7. b 8. d at their own convenience.
H.
B: It’s also a very inexpensive means
C. 1. I was going to meet up with my
of communication and it’s a quick
1. c 2. a 3. d 4. a 5. c 6. a 7. d 8. b friend Mark, but then he called
and easy way to check up on
and cancelled.
D. somebody. It’s useful because
2. By the time the firefighters
1. d 2. c 3. e 4. b 5. a our hectic lifestyles don’t leave
arrived, the fire had spread to the
1. as good as gold us much free time to stay in
second floor.
touch with others, whereas text
2. as light as a feather 3. I used to play basketball on
messaging can fit into anybody’s
3. as hungry as a wolf the school team when I was a
schedule.
teenager.
4. as cunning as a fox A: Let’s go on to the next means of
4. A cat ran out in front of Peter as
5. as white as snow communication which is skyping.
he was riding his motorbike.
It’s free as long as you have an
E.
Internet connection and a device
1. d 2. b 3. a 4. e 5. c Speaking with a camera and screen. Skyping
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1. see eye to eye Suggested answer has many advantages. You can talk
2. stick your nose into (first part of the activity) to someone who is far away but
A: There are various means of also see him or her at the same
3. give me a hand
communication and some time. Businesses also use it to hold
4. put her foot down
may have more benefits than video conferences.
5. keeping my fingers crossed others. Let’s have a look at the B: The last means of communication
F. various means. Face-to-face is social media. Social media sites
1. d 2. a 3. d 4. b 5. a 6. d 7. b 8. c communication has many benefits are the latest technology trend

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and have many advantages for very effective means. 6. will be travelling
users. For example, they consist of B: So, we have reached a decision, 7. will have packed
various forms of media that people right? The most effective means 8. need
can use to communicate instantly of communication are face-to-face 9. don’t hesitate
with each other. communication and social media. F.
A: That’s right. Additionally, you have A: That’s right. 1. doesn’t give, won’t go
access to social media through
2. come, book
your smartphone, tablet or laptop Reading
and it’s completely free to use as 3. will have already started
1. c 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. c 6. d
long as you have Internet access. 4. apologises
They allow you to communicate 5. won’t be travelling / ’m not going
with a large number of people Module 4 to travel / ’m not travelling /
no matter where they are in the won’t travel
Vocabulary & Grammar
world. 6. will have been working
A.
B: I’d also like to add that you 7. won’t stay, doesn’t have
1. undercooked
can also use social media to 8. will be relaxing
2. calmness
communicate with an audience G.
3. sickness
that isn’t in your personal network. 1. There’s no way we will make it in
4. publicity
A: You have a point. time unless we hurry.
5. preferable
(second part of the activity) 2. Carl will lend us his car on
6. characteristics
A: Now, let’s decide which two we condition that we bring it back
consider to be more effective. 7. uninhabited
before 8.30.
Personally, I think that there isn’t a 8. advisable
3. We’ll take the underground in
more effective means than face-to- 9. basically case there’s too much traffic.
face communication. Technology 10. suitability 4. I put sunscreen on when I go to
is always helpful but it can’t always B. the beach.
get the full message across. 1. hospitality 5. Supposing I can’t make it to the
B: But what about when there are 2. conducted meeting, I want you to be in
time or distance restrictions? In
3. schedule charge.
that case, you can’t avoid using
4. departure 6. You won’t know what happened if
some form of technology.
5. constant you don’t talk to her.
A: I see your point, but generally face-
6. gazed 7. I’ll take you rafting with me as
to-face communication is the most
7. expense long as you wear a life jacket and
effective because you accomplish
8. fed up a helmet.
more meaningful communication.
B: I agree. Body language, gestures C.
1. d 2. c 3. a 4. a 5. d 6. b 7. b 8. a Speaking
and facial expressions are a
significant part of the whole D. Suggested answer
process of communication. Which 1. unwind A: What are the options?
other means do you think is 2. getaway B: I could go either to London or to
effective? Florence.
3. beauty
A: Talking on the phone has many A: What are the advantages of each
4. landscape
advantages, because you can option?
5. scenic
reach a person anywhere at B: If I go to London, I will experience
6. diverse
anytime, since everybody has a what a cosmopolitan city is like.
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phone these days. 7. breeze

Also, I will have the opportunity
B: I’d like to add that most people 8. cater to practise my English. If I go to
have a smartphone, which is why E. Florence, I will experience what
I think that social media is a very 1. is about to leave an old European city is like and
effective means of communication. 2. will take have the opportunity to visit
A: I agree. Social media gives 3. finish many cultural attractions as I have
people a variety of tools to use to 4. ’ll call always been interested in art.
communicate with others so it is a 5. ’s visiting A: Can you tell me what the

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Key to extra material

disadvantages of each option are? A: No, but my phone charger is in 5.

B: Well, if I go to London there is there. Could it be that? A: Did you have any trouble with the
a high chance of rain and bad B: Yes, I can see it. But what’s this? snowstorm?
weather during my stay. On the A: That’s my lunch! I wrapped up a B: You have no idea. All the flights
other hand, if I choose Florence, I cheese sandwich. were delayed.
don’t speak Italian. B: The machine picked up the metal A: That’s terrible. What did you do?
A: I understand. in the aluminum foil. Can you B: I couldn’t stand waiting in a coffee
B: So, now that you have all the please take it out of your bag? shop all that time, so I went to my
necessary information, which of What set off the airport scanner? car and took a nap.
the two options do you think is the 2. A: Why not the airport hotel?
best? A: Is the plane supposed to shake like B: It was fully booked!
A: If I had to choose between these this? Where did the man wait for his
two options, I’d choose the second B: It’s quite normal. Are you a flight?
option. Florence is a popular 6.
nervous flyer?
destination with many cultural A: The pottery museum looks
A: Just new to it. I wanted to go by
attractions, such as art galleries fascinating.
train, but with the snow...
and museums, that will surely B: OK, but let’s go to the beach first.
B: That must be a long trip. I went by
interest you. There’s no doubt A: No way. We wasted all day there
bus once. It took days.
that visiting a cosmopolitan yesterday, and I didn’t manage to
city is fascinating but visiting A: I’ve gotten used to it over the go to the street market I wanted
a city whose architecture years. Anything to keep my feet to.
hasn’t changed much in the on the ground! B: But it’s too hot! Let’s go in the
past centuries is much more How does the man usually travel? evening.
fascinating. Experiencing what old 3. A: Look, the museum closes at six.
If we go to the beach first, we’ll
Europe was like will definitely be A: Good morning, Mr. Jones! Are you
never make it.
worthwhile, so you shouldn’t miss enjoying your stay?
A: Fine.
it. B: Actually, I want to complain. I
What do they decide to do first?
B: So, you are completely against the asked for a sea view.
first option? A: Unfortunately, all those rooms
A: Well, London sounds interesting are booked, but the view of the Module 5
but I think that bad weather mountains is lovely this time of
Vocabulary & Grammar
during your stay can ruin your year.
A.
holiday. Furthermore, visiting B: Mountains? I suppose there are 1. c 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. b 6. b 7. c 8. a
Florence and not being able to some somewhere in the distance B.
speak Italian is not such a big deal. but really, the only thing my room
1. proposal
After all, you speak English so you overlooks is the hotel car park.
2. inaccurate
will be able to communicate. It will What is the view from the man’s
3. endurance
even be a good chance for you hotel room window?
4. strenghthen
to use and practise your English 4. 5. proof
and interact with people from a
A: My trip is turning out to be very 6. anxiety
different culture.
expensive! I thought it would be 7. exaggeration
B: I think you’re right. Thanks for cheaper online. C.
your advice, you’ve been very
B: Well, you selected so many extras. 1. in
helpful.
Insurance, luggage… 2. on
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A: I need a suitcase! 3. with

Listening
B: OK, but do you have to rent a car? 4. on
1. c 2. c 3. b 4. b 5. c 6. a Look at your hotel booking. You’re 5. in
Listening transcript right in the city centre, near public 6. to
1. transportation. 7. with
A: Is there a problem? A: You’re right. I’ll take that out. 8. to
B: We need to search your bag. Do What does the man decide not to 9. in
you have a laptop? buy online? 10. in

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D. the other hand, if I choose to start Module 6

1. relate pottery classes, the materials and
Vocabulary & Grammar
2. equivalent equipment will be expensive. Also,
the arts centre where the pottery A.
3. inhospitable
classes are offered is not close to 1. spacious
4. encountered
my home. So, which of the two 2. countless
5. essential
options do you prefer? 3. considering
6. specialise
A: If I had to choose between these 4. precisely
7. opposition two options, I’d choose the first 5. adjustments
8. pressure one. I think that cycling will 6. uncluttered
9. inefficient have more benefits for you than
7. originality
10. fellow pottery and I also think that it’s
8. reality
E. more fun. Cycling is a great form
of exercise that can strengthen B.
1. b 2. a 3. c 4. c 5. d 6. c 7. c 8. b
and transform your whole body. 1. predators
F.
As with all forms of exercise, it 2. wallpaper
1. must have left, should have taken
can also help you release tension
2. shouldn’t have gone, could have 3. liven
and get rid of stress. Secondly,
fallen 4. reluctant
it allows you to explore the
3. needn’t/shouldn’t have taken outdoors, which makes it more 5. red
4. might have read, can’t/couldn’t enjoyable and less dull. You can 6. bear
have borrowed go to a different place every day. 7. hand
5. shouldn’t have spoken, should It might seem expensive to buy a
C.
have been bicycle, but you can see it as an
investment, since you will enjoy it 1. a 2. d 3. c 4. a 5. d 6. b 7. a 8. d
G.
for a long time afterwards. If you D.
1. should be handed out to
start pottery classes, you will have 1. hired
2. will get the hang of
to pay for them as well as for the 2. assemble
3. can’t / couldn’t have replaced you
equipment, which might end up
4. must have broken up 3. surrounded
being more expensive than the
5. should cut down on bicycle. Also, the only time you 4. outcome
won’t be able to ride your bicycle 5. regain
Speaking is when it rains, but generally you 6. miserable
Suggested answer won’t have a problem. 7. hectic
A: Could you tell me what the B: So, are you completely against the
8. range
options are? second option?
E.
B: The first option is to take up A: Well, since the arts centre is far
from your home, you probably 1. a 2. b 3. d 4. b 5. c 6. c 7. d 8. a
cycling. The second option is to
start pottery classes. won’t go to the pottery lessons F.
A: What are the advantages of each often or in the end you might even 1. is known to be a hard worker.
option? get tired of going so far. If you 2. was given to all the graduates.
B: The advantages of cycling is that want to release tension, cycling
3. can’t stand being ignored when
it exercises and strengthens the is a good way to do it, and if you
he talks.
whole body. In addition to this, are looking for an artistic outlet,
you can always try to find other 4. was heard yelling on the phone.
it’s a great way to explore the
cheaper hobbies, like painting 5. will have been sent to our
outdoors. As far as the second
or writing, that don’t involve manager about what happened
option is concerned, pottery can
taking lessons or any expensive by noon.
help relieve tension and reduce
equipment.
stress. It can also be an artistic 6. were allowed to hold the parrot.
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outlet. B: Now that I’ve thought about it,

7. is believed that he is one of the
I think you are right. I’ll follow
A: What are the disadvantages of best interior designers in town.
your advice and give cycling a try.
each option?
Thanks for your help. 8. on the second floor is going to be
B: Regarding the first option, the
fixed (by him).
first disadvantage is that I will
G.
need to buy a bicycle, which can Reading
be costly. Secondly, poor weather 1. was invited
1. c 2. c 3. d 4. d 5. c
conditions can be a restriction. On 6. a 7. d 8. c 9. c 10. b 2. had been made

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Key to extra material

3. always looks second photograph shows a weeks, if not months, analysing

4. is served young man, who seems to have the data we have collected.
5. is visited just graduated, taking a selfie A: And which do you prefer?
6. are made with a close relative. In the B: I think most of my colleagues
first photograph, the person would agree that being out
7. have recommended
is taking the photo probably on the water with nature is
8. will be amazed
because he finds the scenery where we thrive. The lab work
very beautiful. He might also is exciting because that’s
Speaking be a photographer, either where you discover the exact
Suggested answer amateur or professional, who meaning of all the data you have
1. enjoys or specialises in taking gathered. The problem is that
A: Both photographs show activities photographs of nature. In the analysing the data can be quite
that people might find appealing second photo, the two people a long process and it can be dull
for a variety of reasons. In the are taking a selfie because there - not always, but sometimes.
first photograph, we can see is nobody else there to take However, there is something
a few scuba divers swimming their photo. They are probably incredibly special about being
near the ocean floor, whereas taking the photo because this in nature, observing aquatic
in the second photograph we is a very significant moment animals in their natural habitat,
can see a man on a boat who is for both of them and they and that’s the most rewarding
fishing. I think that the people in would like to remember it. The part of my job.
the first photograph find many young man seems to have just A: So, why did you decide on this
things appealing about scuba graduated, which is a defining career path?
diving because it gives them point in everybody’s life, so he’s B: I wasn’t the most academic of
the opportunity to explore and taking a photo to preserve the students. I much preferred being
discover the great variety of life memory and share it with others outdoors and doing hands-
that exists underwater. It is also as well. on activities. I also lacked the
an exciting sport since it allows A: I think it is very important to motivation to commit fully to
people to swim with dolphins take photos of moments in our my studies. Luckily, my head of
or sharks, as well as explore lives that we consider important year at school was really active
underwater caves. Fishing, on or special for some reason. That in giving career advice and he
the other hand, is a much more way we can always look back on saw that I was struggling. We
relaxing sport. People enjoy these memories and remember sat down and went through
fishing because it helps relieve exactly how we felt the day we the things I enjoyed and what
stress and they can easily do it took the photos. subjects we thought I could
with a friend. Many people find achieve good grades in. Then
fishing appealing because they Listening we concluded that I needed to
enjoy the thrill of catching fish, as choose an outdoor job if I was
1. a 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. b 6. b 7. b
well as eating them afterwards. going to have a job I enjoyed.
Listening transcript
B: I would prefer scuba diving I gave it a lot of thought and
A: So Frank, what does being a decided a job involving the
because it’s a sport that is
marine biologist involve? What ocean would be my aim. I have
adventurous and fun, whereas
sort of things do you do on an great respect for the coastguard
I consider fishing to be boring.
everyday basis? but I knew I couldn’t choose
I also think that exploring the
B: That would very much depend that. You see, I don’t react well
underwater beauty of the ocean
on the day. There are two main under pressure. I was always
is an activity that all people
aspects to my job, field work interested in marine life and
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should experience.
and lab work. The field work so it didn’t take long to decide
2. involves being on or in the ocean that I wanted to be a biologist.
B: Both photographs show people gathering data. This could be My head of year and I sat down
taking pictures in different collecting samples, tracking sea again and discussed what I
situations. The first photograph animals or calculating numbers needed to achieve in school
shows a man at the beach, of fish in certain areas. The lab to be accepted into university.
taking a photo of the sunset work is where we process the Of course, the most important
with his mobile phone. The data. My team and I can spend achievement was to have good

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grades! Having a clear aim gave Sea. I learnt to dive there so it F.

me the motivation I needed to has some special memories. 1. That’s the new client (that) /
concentrate on my goal and Fortunately, I’m currently working (who) I spoke to yesterday. /
study. It was difficult to gain with a group to try and protect That’s the new client to whom I
work experience after university. the coral reefs there. I strongly spoke yesterday.
Marine biology is an extremely believe in the importance 2. The company dinner was
competitive field and there is prepared by the chef Mary
of conserving this area, not
always an enormous amount Knowles, whose restaurant only
only because I want future
of people applying for jobs. I serves organic food.
generations to enjoy diving in the
didn’t walk straight into a job but 3. This is the venue where/at
Red Sea as much as I do…
eventually I was accepted on an which the company event will
apprenticeship and have stayed take place.
with the same company my entire
career.
Module 7 4. Michelle is a very close friend,
who(m) I trust completely.
A: What sort of projects have you Vocabulary & Grammar
5. Ken bought me a book which
worked on? A.
was a very interesting read.
B: I was recently part of a team that 1. informal
6. My brother passed all his exams,
attempted to track Great White 2. unfortunate which was a pleasant surprise.
Shark migration. I say attempted 3. irrational G.
because, unfortunately, the
4. irrelevant 1. made
project wasn’t as successful as
we had hoped. The problem with 5. defenceless 2. Having overcooked
sharks is that they cover such 6. misplaced 3. talking
vast areas that it’s extremely 7. dissatisfied 4. Tempted
difficult to find them. Once you 8. hopeless 5. knowing
have located them, it is also 6. Having been damaged /
9. unusual
extremely difficult to attach Damaged
10. inexperienced
any sort of tracking device to 7. Climbing
B.
them. The sample we were able
to tag was relatively small, just 1. b 2. a 3. d 4. a 5. b 6. d 7. a
Speaking
8 sharks. Eventually, we found C.
Suggested answer
plenty of sharks. However, we 1. b 2. c 3. a 4. d
wanted mature female sharks A: What is the problem?
5. b 6. d 7. b 8. a
for the study. A mature Great B: My cousin is coming to stay
D.
White is at least four metres, and for a week but he hates home-
1. flawless cooked meals and is used to
sadly their numbers have been
declining. A frightening number 2. appetite eating out, usually junk food,
of Great Whites are killed before 3. campaign which I hardly ever eat, as I’m
they reach maturity. This means 4. enclosed on a diet.
they are killed before they have 5. nutritious A: What are the solutions?
reached an age at which they B: The first solution is to have
6. drop
can reproduce, also contributing healthy, home-cooked meals
7. rejected
to the decline in numbers. From while my cousin is staying with
this project we can conclude with 8. depression me. The second solution is to
confidence that more needs to E. eat the food he likes while he is
be done concerning Great White 1. who / that staying in order to please him.
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Sharks. 2. (that) / (which) A: What are the disadvantages of

A: You obviously get to do a lot 3. where each option?
of scuba diving. Do you have a B: As far as the first option is
4. whose
favourite diving spot? concerned, my cousin might feel
5. where
B: There are sites all over the world uncomfortable and think that
that are beautiful and have 6. which I don’t care about the fact that
stunning marine life. However, 7. where he isn’t used to eating healthy
I am especially fond of the Red 8. (who)

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food and hurt his feelings in this Module 8 3. arrived early, I wouldn’t have
way. Another disadvantage is had the chance to see Jenny.
Vocabulary & Grammar
that this might affect his holiday 4. you told me exactly what
A.
and he might wish that he hadn’t happened / you didn’t lie to
1. pleasure
come. On the other hand, we me / you told me exactly what
could choose to eat the food my 2. captivating happened and didn’t lie to me.
cousin likes while he is staying 3. robbers 5. saw somebody breaking the law,
in order to please him. One of 4. skilled/skilful I would call the police.
the disadvantages of this is that 5. investigation 6. wish you wouldn’t ruin my
eating an increased amount of 6. unpredictable things!
junk food can cause weight gain, 7. ending
which will ruin my diet. Also, 8. expectations Speaking
eating out is costly. B. Suggested answer
A: I think there are advantages 1. b 2. d 3. a 4. c (first part of activity)
to choosing both options. By 5. b 6. d 7. a 8. c A: Let’s have a look at the
introducing your cousin to different techniques that
C.
healthy cooking, you could have can help reduce crime in our
1. having second thoughts
a positive influence on him and neighbourhood. CCTV cameras
2. do wonders
he could become more health- can be very effective because
conscious. And there are a lot 3. made progress
they discourage people from
of healthy recipes that are very 4. made a good impression
committing crimes.
tasty too, like home-made pizza 5. did damage
B: That’s true. Most criminals
and pasta dishes. However, if 6. have a good laugh will think twice before doing
you eat the food he likes, he 7. have a word something if they know cameras
will appreciate that you are 8. making a fuss are around because they know
making an effort for him and are D. they will get caught easily.
considering his dietary habits. 1. serving, have, committed, However, I don’t know if that’s
Personally, I think that the best pleaded enough, because cameras won’t
solution would be to expose stop the crime from happening
2. break, report
your cousin to your healthy once it has already started.
3. caught, let
lifestyle by preparing dishes that A: I agree. What about increasing
E.
contain food and ingredients he police patrols throughout the
1. b 2. a 3. c 4. c
enjoys. You can show him how neighbourhood?
pizza, sandwiches or sweets can 5. a 6. d 7. c 8. b
B: That’s probably highly effective
be made at home with healthier F.
because if there are more police
ingredients. That way he might 1. If my car hadn’t been stolen, I officers on the streets, crime
also come to acknowledge wouldn’t have taken the bus to rates will certainly decrease.
the harmful aspects of eating work yesterday. The police will also notice any
too much junk food and how 2. If I didn’t have to work, I would suspicious behaviour around
junk food is high in salt and spend the whole morning the neighbourhood and possibly
preservatives, which can lead reading my new crime novel. catch criminals in the act if they
to all sorts of health problems. 3. If you hadn’t parked illegally, you patrol often.
Once he begins to see the wouldn’t have received a fine. A: A neighbourhood watch
benefits of a healthy lifestyle, he 4. If this car wasn’t/weren’t programme can also help
may wish to cut down on eating expensive, we would buy it. minimise criminal activity in our
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out so often and enjoy healthy 5. If Katie had kept an eye on neighbourhood. Neighbours can
food. her bag, it wouldn’t have been take turns being on watch and if
B: That’s a great idea. I’ll follow stolen. they notice anything strange, they
your advice and try this G. can report it to the police. Crime
approach. Thanks for your help. 1. I hadn’t eaten so much chocolate rates usually go down when these
earlier. programmes are run.
Reading 2. he wouldn’t/didn’t speak to us B: I see your point but if you think
1. d 2. c 3. d 4. c 5. a like that. about it, people who take part

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in the neighbourhood watch improving the lighting around B: Yes, but you also have to find out
programme aren’t properly the neighbourhood is a much how the robbers did it and where
trained to do this type of work better option. More people will they have hidden the painting.
or might not take it seriously. be able to walk or drive safely There are five suspects and one
Let’s see what other options around our neighbourhood and detective. You choose which one
there are. Improving the lighting criminals will be discouraged you want to be. I’ll be Professor
around the city might possibly from doing anything because Nelson!
be effective. Criminals usually they will be easily seen and 3.
need to work in the dark. caught. And now the local news... a story
A: That’s right. Lighting will make A: Now that I think about it, of bravery close to home. Sheila
the whole neighbourhood safer you’re right. So, we agree Thomas, a housewife and mother
because we wouldn’t be scared that improving lighting and of two, was busy at home when she
to walk around at night. Also, increasing police patrols are the saw something strange through the
most people who commit crimes most effective ways to reduce curtains. An unknown man was trying
wouldn’t want to risk being seen. crime in our neighbourhood? to climb through a window into her
B: I agree with you. What about B: Yes. friend’s house across the road. Sheila
youth clubs? I think they are knew she had to take immediate
A: That’s settled then.
effective too because they action. She put on her trainers and
give the young people in the ran towards the burglar shouting
Listening
neighbourhood the opportunity at him to stop what he was doing
1. b 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. b 6. c and think again. Obviously, he ran
to get involved in educational
Listening transcript off as soon as he heard her. Sheila’s
and social activities and stay off
the streets, which can lead to 1. neighbours will be inviting her over
various dangers. It’s not the first time I’ve misplaced for dinner soon as a way of saying a
A: I couldn’t agree more. Youth my glasses. In fact, it happens big thank you.
clubs have proven to reduce constantly. What adds to my difficulty 4.
crime rates in a number of cities. finding them is that I can’t see well A: So tell us Mr Baker, where were
(second part of activity) unless I’m wearing them! Yesterday, you at precisely 8.45 p.m. last
I asked a friend to help me look for Friday?
A: Let’s decide which two
techniques would be the most them and it turned out that they were B: I was at home watching television
effective in reducing crime in right under my nose. My friends keep with my wife.
our neighbourhood. I think the telling me to leave my glasses in the A: Are you absolutely sure? As we
most effective way to directly same place but sometimes, when I’m have two witnesses that say they
deal with crime is to increase tired or not thinking, I take them off saw you leaving your house at
police patrols. I think the more and leave them just about anywhere. 8.30 p.m.
police officers that are on the The trouble is that I usually take my B: Oh yes, I forgot. I went to the
streets, the less crime we’ll have. glasses off when my eyes are tired corner shop to pick up a few
B: That’s right. Police officers can and this usually guarantees being things so I must have been there
prevent crimes from happening, generally tired and absent-minded. at that time.
as well as deal with them on the 2. A: And what time were you back?
spot if they need to. If criminals A: What do you feel like doing B: Probably just after 9 p.m. What’s
see police officers on every today? going on inspector?
corner, they won’t commit a B: I feel like playing a board game. A: A man with your description was
crime. How about Who was it? seen vandalising the post office
A: Exactly. What else? CCTV A: I’ve never played it before. What’s on Friday at around 8.45.
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cameras are also very effective it like? B: Well, it definitely wasn’t me. The
because they will help prevent B: Well, you have to solve a mystery shop assistant can confirm it.
criminal acts and help police and find out who stole a valuable 5.
recognise the people who have painting. That’s the best part: that A: Dr. Hammond, you are an
committed a crime. you get to practise your detective accomplished scientist and highly
B: That’s true, but I think that CCTV skills and feel like you are actually respected in your field. How do
cameras won’t stop crimes part of the mystery. you think the scientific world will
from happening. I think that A: Is that the purpose of the game? receive your latest discovery?

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B: I’m not sure. Actually, I’m a little D. TV can help take your mind off
concerned about presenting it to 1. approaches things as well as entertain you so
my peers. 2. disturbs afterwards you feel re-energised.
A: Do you think that your research 3. coverage It’s also a passive activity that
won’t be well-received? Everyone 4. effect doesn’t require much mental effort
seems pretty excited to me. 5. jotted so it won’t tire you.
B: It’s not that. It’s just that I have 6. cooperative B: During breaks from studying, I
been working on this research for prefer to sleep or take a nap. I feel
7. reminder
a very long time and expectations that it helps me re-energise and
8. evident
are very high. study more efficiently afterwards.
E.
A: Dr. Hammond, you have never 2.
1. b 2. d 3. c 4. b 5. c
disappointed us and we are B: Both photographs show men
6. d 7. a 8. a 9. d 10. d
sure your research will be as doing different activities in their
F.
impressive as always. free time. The first photograph
1. to help, to bring
6. shows a man completing a
2. watching, watch
crossword puzzle and the second
A new trend has been taking place 3. stay, to go
photograph shows a man doing
in the care of hospitalised patients. 4. Doing, to exercise the gardening. Both activities can
Someone in hospital will probably 5. asking, to do be mentally stimulating and help
not be examined by their regular 6. to graduate keep the mind sharp as someone
physician anymore, but rather,
7. taking gets older. Doing crosswords can
by a physician who specialises in
8. know, to leave challenge you and be a way to
the care of hospitalised patients. I
G. ‘exercise’ your brain. By doing a
am part of this team of physicians
1. have your work checked, certain activity on a regular basis,
who have become known as
checked my work you can slowly increase your
‘hospitalists’. Patient safety is
2. make his breakfast, has his mind’s abilities and improve your
important to us, as is focusing on
breakfast made concentration skills too. It’s also
being supportive and caring. The
3. cleaned the house, have it good for older people because
best part is seeing a patient recover
cleaned it doesn’t involve any physical
and leave the hospital feeling better activity which might be tiring for
4. design it, had it designed
and ready to get back to their life them. Gardening is an activity that
and home. is also mentally stimulating and
Speaking
provides people with a mild form
Suggested answer
Module 9 1.
of exercise. Being in contact with
nature and plants helps release
Vocabulary & Grammar A: Both photographs show things you
stress and increase overall well-
can do to relax and re-energise
A. being, which can improve mental
during a break from studying.
1. cheerfulness abilities. Doing the gardening also
In the first photograph, we can
2. loneliness enhances problem-solving skills
see a man sleeping whereas in
and concentration.
3. reliability the second photograph we can
A: I think doing crosswords is more
4. silence see a man watching TV. Sleeping
important in keeping a person’s
5. ignorance is vital for a person’s well-being
mind sharp, because it is more
6. responsibility and for maximising their mental
stimulating.
7. awareness performance. If you are well
Reading
rested, it is easier to pay attention
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8. security 1. c 2. d 3. b 4. d 5. b
and focus on a task like studying.
9. popularity
Taking a nap, for example, during
B.
1. c 2. a 3. b 4. c
a break from studying, will help
you concentrate and comprehend
Module 10
5. a 6. d 7. a 8. c difficult concepts more easily Vocabulary & Grammar
C. when you start studying again. A.
1. b 2. d 3. b 4. c Another way to relax during a 1. d 2. c 3. d 4. a 5. d
5. c 6. a 7. c 8. b break is watching TV. Watching 6. c 7. a 8. a 9. d 10. c

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B. 9. The woman accused the man of secretary or personal assistant.

1. take on stealing her wallet. B: I think you’d be surprised
2. take in 10. Natalie offered to lend me the how many jobs require good
3. taking over money. organisational skills.
4. taken out of Speaking A: You may be right. However, I
Suggested answer: think the final factor is vital -
5. take down
(first part of the activity) liking what you do.
6. took off
A: There are various factors that are B: I agree. I think that when you do
7. taking up
important for having a successful something you are passionate
C.
career, such as choosing a career about, it motivates you and
1. work that suits you and I think it helps encourages you to make plans
2. paths to have a university education. for the future.
3. pursue B: It’s not always easy to know what (second part of the activity)
4. position career you want to follow when A: Let’s decide which two factors
5. steady you’re finishing school, so it can are the most important for
6. freelance be difficult to choose a specific having a successful career.
7. way degree. Personally, I think good
8. unemployment A: I don’t think it matters too much communication skills are
if you obtain a degree in a more important than good
D.
subject that is not directly related organisational skills, as in a
1. with
to the career you eventually company someone else can be
2. in
choose. I believe a university responsible for organisation.
3. of education has many benefits, B: Good communication skills
4. in including personal development, would be one of my choices
5. out and many jobs or training as I think there are very few
6. of courses for jobs will only accept careers which don’t require any
7. on applications from university communication of some kind.
E. graduates.
A: How about having a university
1. b 2. d 3. c 4. b 5. c B: I think it’s more important
degree?
that someone is hard-working
6. b 7. c 8. b 9. d 10. c B: I think nowadays there are other
and dedicated to the job. That
F. ways to get qualifications and
way they will try hard to learn
1. The travel agent claimed that the necessary skills, so that wouldn’t
whatever they need in order to
hotel had incredible views of the be one of my choices. My other
do a job well.
waterfall. choice would be choosing
A: I agree that for most careers hard
2. Jan promised that she would something you love doing as
work is important in becoming
have the report on my desk first that way you don’t think twice
successful. I also think having
thing the following/next morning. about working hard.
good communication skills is
3. Fred wanted to know where I A: I do think working hard is
essential in almost all jobs. If
used to live. important but as you said doing
you can’t communicate with
4. The police officer commanded something you love is probably
colleagues or clients, it can
the man to step away from the the key to motivating someone
make work very difficult and
vehicle. to work hard and to study if
unsuccessful.
necessary.
5. The guide informed the tourists B: Yes, I think good communication
that it gets very cold at high B: So we agree then? Doing
skills is one of the most
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altitudes. important factors. Whether it is something you love and good

face-to-face communication or communication skills.
6. Rodney wondered how many
people were attending the event. by phone or e-mail, it should be
done right. Depending on the job, Listening
7. Lee asked me if I had studied in
Edinburgh. I think good organisational skills 1. reading patient notes
8. Darren advised me not to be late are also helpful. 2. bedside manner
for the meeting the following/ A: I don’t think they are necessarily 3. personal responsibilities
next day. so important, unless you’re a 4. emotion

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5. family members if you were too emotionally involved Module 11

6. two and four with the patient, you wouldn’t be
Vocabulary & Grammar
7. in shifts able to think clearly and respond.
A.
8. medication That’s why there are strict rules
about surgeons operating on family 1. c 2. d 3. d 4. b
members, especially in emergencies. 5. c 6. d 7. a 8. b
Listening transcript B.
After my rounds, I am scheduled
The day in the life of a surgeon can 1. d 2. b 3. d 4. c
for operations. The number of
vary a great deal but one thing is 5. a 6. c 7. b 8. a
operations I perform in a day varies.
common throughout my days are
If the procedures take longer, or C.
busy. Typically, I arrive at work at
are more complicated or are higher 1. prevention
around 6 a.m. and spend a couple of
risk, I perform fewer. This is to make 2. threatening
hours reading patient notes. These
sure I am able to give my best 3. conservation
notes let me know exactly what I’ll be
in all situations. On average, it’s 4. protector
doing and if there is anything unusual
between two and four a day. Even 5. pollutants
to be considered. For example, a
straightforward procedures can D.
patient may have had previous
become extremely dangerous if a
surgeries which affect what I can or 1. extinction
mistake is made. It wouldn’t do to
can’t do. 2. emerge
have a tired surgeon; a single mistake
My morning rounds take about an 3. donate
could have terrible consequences for
hour or two. This means checking up 4. prearraged
the patient.
on patients who have recently had 5. postgraduate
What I love about being a surgeon
surgery and also seeing patients who 6. citizen
is that I’m constantly being pushed
are waiting for surgery. One of the 7. filter
to my limits, constantly being
most important qualities of a good 8. ecosystem
challenged. I was recently part of a
doctor is having a good bedside E.
team that undertook groundbreaking
manner, as patients are almost always
surgery. The procedure took over 1. c 2. a 3. c 4. d 5. c
very anxious before and after surgery.
14 hours. I was part of a team of 6 6. b 7. d 8. d 9. a 10. b
When talking to patients, I try to be
surgeons and we had to work in shifts, F.
as human as possible and put myself
something I had never done before. 1. he searched for hours, Jake
in their shoes. I always make a point
The most challenging part was making couldn’t find the sea turtle nest.
of giving them my full attention,
sure you knew what was happening 2. as tiring as he thought it would be.
even if I am very busy. Surgeons
and effectively communicated that 3. the worst day I have ever had.
need to explain the diagnosis and
to those around you. My colleagues 4. case one of your tyres goes flat.
the risks of an operation. I encourage
needed to know exactly what I had 5. big enough for me (to wear).
patients to express their concerns
done and what needed to happen next
and I always try to ease their fears. 6. such a good cook that everyone
and I needed the same in return. It was
I answer questions honestly while enjoys her meals.
extremely complex and challenging
remembering to be as sensitive 7. cleaning fish.
but it has been one of the most
as possible when doing so. I also 8. not really needing / the fact that
rewarding experiences of my career.
inform patients of their personal she didn’t really need the money,
When I’m done with the operations of my sister borrowed it anyway.
responsibilities before and after an
the day, I usually have patients to see. I
operation, such as whether they can 9. he could treat his friends.
listen to their problems, examine them
eat or drink and what exactly.
and discuss their history and any lab
Handling patients is not an easy job, Speaking
results or X-rays they may have or
but a surgeon also needs to have Suggested answer
need to have done. I keep detailed
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the ability to keep a cool, clear mind (first part of the activity)
records on patients and write reports.
during an operation. The operating A: There are many ways to keep a
I always try to find non-surgical
theatre is a very clinical place without neighbourhood clean. To begin
solutions first. I might advise exercises
much room for emotion. If something with, I think different signs, like
or prescribe medication and ask to
goes wrong, you have to think very ‘No Littering’, can be useful for
see them again at a later date. It might
quickly and clearly how to solve the reminding people, but I think
sound like a very long day, but I chose
problem you are suddenly faced with. they’re not much use if there are
this job because I want to help people.
Many argue, and I would agree, that no bins close by.
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B: I agree that the two should go understand why looking C.

together. If there is an area such after their neighbourhood is 1. grateful
as a park with no bins, then it important, as well as what the 2. turbulent
is much more likely that people consequences of not doing so 3. neglected
will leave their rubbish behind. are.
4. famine
A: Unless of course they are A: I agree. I also believe that
5. mistreat
fined for doing so. That would environmental education in
6. divide
definitely make people think schools is a good idea as it
twice before throwing litter on creates positive attitudes and a 7. avalanche
the ground or leaving it on the feeling of responsibility towards 8. judgemental
grass in a park, for instance. the environment from a young D.
B: As long as people are aware age. I also think promoting 1. wisdom
that such fines exist or there volunteering is important. 2. parenthood
are enough police officers to However, if someone has 3. boredom
go around and fine people who reached the point where they 4. hardships
litter. Otherwise, it will have no choose to volunteer, then they
5. readership
impact on people’s behaviour. are probably already responsible
6. childhood
A: True. Of course, rather than citizens who care about their
neighbourhood. E.
inform people about fines, isn’t
B: You’re right. So, how about 1. had I finished cleaning the house
it better to generally inform
signs, fines and bins? I think than it was messy again.
people that taking care of
bins are the most useful of the 2. do I get to see my friends as I
their neighbourhood is in their
three. After all, people need have very little free time.
interest?
somewhere to throw their 3. could I find my car keys.
B: You mean through education?
rubbish. 4. did I know that my family had
A: Yes. I think educating school
A: That’s true. Also, they are a planned a surprise for me.
children, as well as the
general public, can make a reminder in the same way a 5. must you give in, even if he tries
lot of difference. Children and sign is, while at the same time really hard to persuade you.
teenagers should learn about providing a practical solution. 6. did she feed the stray animals
the value of keeping one’s I’m not sure about the value of but also took them to the vet for
neighbourhood clean. They fining as it needs a programme vaccination.
should understand that by not in which people are made 7. had I mentioned Sue in the
doing so they not only harm the aware about the fines as you conversation when she called.
surrounding environment, but mentioned earlier and paying for 8. you have washed my car will you
also their own health. litter police. be allowed to borrow it.
B: I agree. Furthermore, promoting B: So, do we agree then? Education F.
volunteering is very important, and bins?
1. None of the refugees had a place
as I think that when people get A: Yes, I think they are the most to stay when they arrived.
personally involved in cleaning effective methods.
2. I don’t know whether I should
their neighbourhood, they value buy the armchair now or wait till
it more. Additionally, volunteers Reading the sales.
can do a lot to improve 1. e 2. b 3. g 4. d 5. f 6. c 3. We could either go bowling or
neighbourhoods through
go for a meal; it’s up to you.
practical action.
(second part of the activity) Module 12 4. All of my friends went on the trip
but me.
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A: Now, we have to choose Vocabulary & Grammar

5. I think that I would enjoy both
which two methods are the A. pottery and sculpture equally, so
most effective for keeping a 1. b 2. d 3. b 4. d I can’t decide which one to take
neighbourhood clean. What do
5. c 6. a 7. d 8. c up.
you think?
B. 6. Neither Lisa nor Fay speak
B: I think educating the public
1. d 2. a 3. d 4. b Spanish, so they were unable to
would be the most effective
5. c 6. a 7. b 8. d communicate with the Spanish
because it will help people
woman.

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Speaking stuck, or need encouragement Listening

Suggested answer if they get a little scared. This is 1. C 2. A 3. G 4. D 5. F
1. especially true when someone is Listening Transcript
A: Both photographs show people inexperienced or if the weather Speaker 1
engaged in charity activities. In suddenly worsens. In the second My smartphone is the most useful
the first photograph, we can see photo, we see an elderly woman gadget that I have. It is my PA,
two girls running a bake sale in a hospital bed and a female reminding me of appointments, it’s
whereas in the second picture volunteer who is smiling. It my GPS and of course it allows me
we can see a man collecting looks like the volunteer has to call or e-mail anyone I need to
clothing. The main difference just brought the patient a tray when I need to. The organisational
between the two is that the of food. The elderly woman is power of a smartphone is
cakes are being sold to raise smiling, probably in response exceptional and they are the way
funds, most probably to donate to the volunteer’s care and forward for business. Not only
to a charity, while the clothes attention. When people are that, but I don’t even need to be
are being collected and will be sick in hospital they are often physically present for meetings.
donated directly to people in physically unable to look after I have had important meetings
need. The children have most themselves. Apart from medical with clients in Japan using video
probably decided to help in treatment, patients usually need conferencing functions on my
this way because they enjoy help in other areas, like someone phone. We were able to speak
baking and think that this will bringing them food, helping face-to-face, without leaving our
be successful as a fundraiser. On them to dress and also giving countries, or even our offices.
the other hand, the man who is them emotional support. People Speaker 2
in charge of collecting clothes are usually anxious when they
Smartphones are not as great as
probably believes that nothing are in hospital because they are
many claim. People assume I don’t
should go to waste and that worried about their health and
know how to use a smartphone
everybody should donate what what is going to happen. If they
and other technologies, but that’s
they can so it can be given to have to have surgery, they may
not true. I just don’t want to. I look
poor people right away. Both be particularly scared, worrying
around and all I can see is the tops
activities rely on the support of that something might go wrong.
of people’s heads. What happened
people to either buy the cakes or A: Yes, I once had an accident, but to starting a conversation with
donate clothing in order for these luckily I wasn’t on my own and someone? That’s impossible when
activities to be successful. so my friends helped me. I was everyone is glued to their phone or
B: I would choose to help others working outdoors and it was have their earphones on. People are
by taking part in a bake sale, very windy. A large tree blew losing the ability to communicate
instead of collecting clothing. down in the wind and landed in person. As if the world wasn’t
This is because I prefer to on my hand. I think I was briefly impersonal enough. We don’t even
produce something myself and unconscious as there are some call each other any more. We send
then sell it, rather than collect things that I can’t remember at a text instead! Before long, people
items. Furthermore, I believe all. What I do remember is one won’t even know what a human
that most people in need might of my friends, Jon, holding my voice sounds like!
need things like medicine, which other hand and telling me to
Speaker 3
requires money. stay awake. Eventually, I heard
If I could just leave my phone
2. that the ambulance had arrived
at home for a day, I would be
and Jon helped me walk to the
B: In the first photograph, we see delighted. I can’t go anywhere
ambulance as it couldn’t reach
a man holding onto a rock. He without it because I have to have
the spot that we were. The pain
has an anxious look on his face. it with me at all times. Business
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was so great that I just wanted

The man is wearing a helmet rules, you see, which I find really
to sleep, but Jon was amazing,
which suggests that he is part annoying. People say ‘How did we
not letting me give into the
of a climbing group. We can survive before mobile phones?’ but
impulse. He also helped me
also see someone else’s hand I increasingly find myself saying
stay calm because, as we were
reaching down to grab his hand. ‘I wish I could get by without my
walking through the trees with
When people go climbing it is phone!’ I hate getting calls all
the wind blowing, I was scared
common for them to help each the time. If I take my kids to the
of another tree falling.
other as they may slip, get

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park, it’s because I want to spend

time with them, not answer a call
from work about the overtime
spreadsheets!
Speaker 4
I live in the country with my family
so I’m a bit out of the way when it
comes to location. Nearly all my
friends live in the city and meet up a
lot. I go when I can but it’s difficult.
But I don’t feel disconnected or
excluded. I keep up-to-date with
everything through my phone. I get
calls, texts and picture messages
from my friends and make an effort
to reply. When I do go and see
them, it’s like I’ve never been away.
I feel like I have my social life in
my pocket. It’s a really comforting
feeling.
Speaker 5
I must admit I’m pretty much
addicted to my phone, and I use it
constantly. However, there is one
thing that I just can’t understand. I
was out for dinner last Sunday, and
when the waiter placed my food on
the table my friend and I gasped
with amazement. When I started
eating, my friend said ‘Woah!
Aren’t you going to take a picture
of it first?’ She couldn’t believe it
when I told her not to be silly. She
obviously considered it a wasted
opportunity to impress friends on
social media and make them feel
jealous. But that sort of thing just
doesn’t appeal to me.
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