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 Contents

Skills Practice 1 – Answer Key ............................................................................ p. 5

Skills Practice 1 – Tapescripts ............................................................................ p. 9
Skills Practice 2 – Answer Key ............................................................................ p. 15
Skills Practice 2 – Tapescripts ............................................................................ p. 19
Skills Practice 3 – Answer Key ............................................................................ p. 25
Skills Practice 3 – Tapescripts ............................................................................ p. 29
 Skills Practice 1 - Answer Key
Module 1 2 1 comic book 7 watch
2 glasses 8 shoes
1 (Suggested Answer) 3 skateboard 9 scarf
4 helmet 10 cap
I have Maths, Science and English. I also have
5 gloves 11 bike
Geography and History. My favourite subject is
6 guitar 12 notebook
IT because I love surfing the Internet.
3 1 c 2 a 3 b 4 d
2 1 B 4 E 7 A
2 D 5 H 8 C
4 1 £5 2 £8 3 £20 4 £12
3 F 6 G 9 I
5 1 b 2 f 3 d 4 a 5 c
3 (Suggested Answer)
I think Mark is 14, Kate is 12 and the other boy 6 b collection of caps
is 10. They are in years 10, 8 and 6.
7 1 a 2 c 3 c 4 a
4 1 14 3 12 5 Pierre
2 Science 4 Art 6 10 Skills Practice 2

5 1 b 2 c 3 a 1 1 C 2 B 3 A 4 A 5 C

6 1 f 2 d 3 b 4 a 5 c 2 1 C 2 E 3 B 4 A

7 1 eleven 2 subjects 3 Art 3 1 C 2 A 3 B

8 1 c 2 b 3 d 4 a 4 1 A 2 C 3 B

Skills Practice 1 5 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 B

1 1 B 2 C 3 A 6 1 D 2 A 3 C

2 1 D 2 E 3 A 4 B Module 3

3 1 F 2 D 3 B 4 C 5 A 1 1 b 3 a 5 b
2 a 4 a 6 a
4 1 C 2 F 3 B
2 1 b, B 2 d, D 3 c, A 4 a, C
5 1 True 2 False 3 False 4 True
3 1 C 2 C 3 C 4 B
6 1 B 2 C 3 B 4 C
4 1 F 2 T 3 F 4 F
Module 2
5 1 a 2 b 3 a 4 c
1 (Suggested Answer)
6 A – Sportsball Camp
I’ve got my trainers with me today. I’ve got my
notebook and a cap, too.
7 1 yes 2 no 3 no 4 yes

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Skills Practice 3 3 1 C 2 A 3 B

1 1 FALSE 2 FALSE 3 TRUE 4 1 C 2 B 3 A

2 1 C 2 B 3 D 4 E 5 1 F 2 C 3 A

3 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 B 6 1 FALSE 3 TRUE 5 TRUE

2 FALSE 4 TRUE
4 1 TRUE 2 FALSE 3 FALSE
Module 5
5 1 C 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 C
1 1 funny 5 polite
6 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 E 2 quiet 6 weak
3 strong 7 noisy
Module 4 4 clever 8 rude

1 (Student’s own answer) 2 (Suggested Answer)

There are two bedrooms, a living room, a 1 My sister is clever. Sometimes she is very
kitchen and a bathroom in my house. funny, too.
2 My best friend is quiet and polite.
2 Rooms: bedroom, bathroom, living room,
kitchen 3 1 noisy 3 strong
Furniture: bed, armchair, wardrobe, sofa 2 polite 4 serious
Other: cooker, fridge, shower, bath
4 1 c 2 b 3 a 4 f 5 d
3 1 d 2 c 3 a 4 b
5 1 clever 3 funny 5 noisy
4 1 watching TV 2 strong 4 quiet
2 cooking
3 playing computer games 6 1 b 2 a 3 a 4 b
4 washing some clothes
7 1 b 2 e 3 d 4 a 5 c
5 1 a 2 c 3 b 4 a
8 1 an email 2 four
6 1 ‘furniture’ in the first sentence
2 underline ‘My bedroom is very big and 9 1 a 2 a 3 b 4 a 5 b
there’s lots of furniture in it.’
3 underline ‘I’ve got a big bed, a desk, a Skills Practice 5
bookcase and a wardrobe.’
4 bed, desk, bookcase and wardrobe 1 1 C 2 B 3 C 4 A

7 1 F 2 T 3 T 4 F 5 T 2 1 E 2 F 3 A 4 C 5 D

Skills Practice 4 3 1 TRUE 2 FALSE 3 TRUE

1 1 B 2 C 3 E 4 D 4 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 A 5 C

2 1 E 2 C 3 A 4 D 5 1 C 2 B 3 A 4 A

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Module 6 2 1 go 3 play 5 go 7 go
2 play 4 go 6 go 8 go
1 (Suggested Answer)
3 1 d 3 b
My favourite animal is the bear.
2 a, b, c 4 b
2 1 crocodile 7 chimpanzee
4 1 b 2 c 3 a 4 d
2 rabbit 8 hamster
3 horse 9 fox
5 1 right 2 ten 3 two 4 boots
4 elephant 10 bear
5 cat 11 eagle
6 1 a 2 c 3 b
6 dog 12 spider
7 a
3 Pets: rabbit, horse, cat, dog, hamster
Wild: crocodile, elephant, chimpanzee,
8 1 c 2 b 3 a 4 d
fox, bear, eagle, spider
Skills Practice 7
4 1 21 2 6 3 25 4 bears
1 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 B
5 1 Mondays 2 sea lions 3 café
2 1 E 2 C 3 A 4 D
6 1 c 2 a 3 b 4 e 5 d
3 1 C 2 B 3 A
7 Colour: red, brown or grey
Lives in: forests, sometimes parks
4 1 TRUE 2 FALSE 3 FALSE
Body: strong arms and legs, sharp claws
Eats: nuts, leaves, flowers and small animals
5 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 C 5 B
8 1 no 2 no 3 yes 4 yes
6 1 E 2 B 3 A 4 C
Skills Practice 6
Module 8
1 1 C 2 D 3 A
1 (Suggested Answer)
2 1 B 2 B 3 C I usually eat toast for breakfast.

3 1 E 2 A 3 D 2 lettuce 3 cereal 11
pasta 4 grapes 5
4 1 C 2 A 3 B salad 6 orange juice 9
crisps 8 chocolate 2
5 1 B 2 C 3 A cheese 1 chicken 10
bread 7 milk 12
Module 7
3 1 carton 3 bottle 5 packet
1 (Suggested Answer) 2 bowl 4 loaf 6 bar
In my free time I like playing basketball.
4 b

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5 1 a 2 b 3 c 7 7.1. B 7.2. B 7.3. C

6 1 a, d 2 b, c 3 b, b 4 a, a 8 8.1. F 8.2. B 8.3. D

7 1 chicken 3 lettuce 5 egg 9 9.1. B 9.2. B 9.3. C 9.4. C

2 pasta 4 milk
10 10.1. C 10.3. D
8 1 FALSE 3 TRUE 5 TRUE 10.2. B 10.4. A
2 FALSE 4 TRUE
11 11.1. D 11.2. A 11.3. B
Skills Practice 8

1 1 D 2 B 3 A

2 1 D 2 F 3 A 4 C 5 B

3 1 C 2 A 3 B

4 1 A 2 A 3 B

5 1 E 2 B 3 C 4 A

Final Skills Practice Test

1 1.1. FALSE 1.2. TRUE 1.3. TRUE

2 2.1. D 2.2. A 2.3. B

3 3.1. A 3.2. C 3.3. B 3.4. E

4 4.1. A 4.3. C 4.5. B

4.2. B 4.4. C

5 5.1. A 5.2 A 5.3. C

6 6.1. C 6.3. F 6.5. E

6.2. B 6.4. A

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Module 1 Woman: I like your watch, Bob. Is it new?
Ex. 4 p. 2 & Ex. 5 p. 3 Bob: Yes. It’s from Italy. It cost £20.
My name’s Mark. I’m 14 years old and I’m from the Woman: Twenty pounds? That’s not expensive at
UK. I’m in Year 10. My favourite subjects are all.
Science and Maths.
Woman: What’s your souvenir, Mary?
My name’s Kate and I’m from the USA. I’m 12
Mary: My souvenir is a teddy bear from
years old and I’m in Year 8. Art is my favourite
England. It cost £12.
subject.
Hi! I’m Pierre. That’s P-I-E-R-R-E. I’m French. I’m 10 Skills Practice 2
years old and I’m in Year 6. My favourite subject is
P.E.. Ex. 1 p. 8
1. Girl: My granddad is old with short white
Skills Practice 1 hair. He hasn’t got a beard, but he
has got a white moustache.
Ex. 1 p. 4
1. Girl: This is my favourite subject. 2. Girl: Hi, Peter! Have you got your pencil
Boy: Well, you’re good at it. I’m not good at case today?
painting and drawing. Boy: Yes, and I’ve got my notebook.
Girl: Never mind. You’re good at Science! Girl: Have you got my video games, too?
Boy: Oh no! They’re still in my house!
2. Boy: Oh no. Gymnastics again!
Girl: What? P.E. is your favourite subject! 3. Boy: My sister Lucy is mad about dolls, but
Boy: I’m good at football and hockey, but I’m I’ve got a collection of action figures,
not good at gymnastics. like Batman and Spider-Man. My best
Girl: Really? It’s my favourite! Come on. friend Charlie has got a collection of
comic books – he’s got 250!
3. Woman: Welcome to the new IT classroom. Sit
down at your computers, please.
4. Boy: How much is this T-shirt?
Boy: There isn’t a computer for me, Mrs
Woman: It’s fifteen pounds.
Simmons.
Boy: Oh, OK. How about this mug?
Woman: Sit next to Amy, then.
Woman: It’s five pounds.
Boy: Can I have two, please?
Ex. 2 p. 4
Woman: Sure. That’s ten pounds.
1. How are you?
2. Where are you from? 5. Girl: My brother’s favourite animal is a
3. Are you American? crocodile. They’ve got scales and big
4. What’s your favourite subject? teeth. Wolves have got big teeth, too,
and they’re cool, but my favourites
Module 2 are elephants. They’ve got tusks and
big ears.
Ex. 3 p. 6 & Ex. 4 p. 7
Woman: Hi, John! That’s a nice T-shirt! Is it new?
Ex. 2 p. 8
John: Yes. It’s a souvenir from France. It only
1. How much is this clock?
cost £5!
2. Where is your T-shirt from?
Woman: Oh, it’s really great.
3. Who is the stuffed toy from?
Woman: This is a lovely doll, Cindy! 4. What’s that?
Cindy: Thank you. It’s a doll from Russia. It cost
£8.
Woman: Wow!

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Module 3 Skills Practice 3
Ex. 3 p. 10 & Ex. 4 p. 11 Ex. 1 p. 12
1 What can Ann do? 1. Girl: This is my dad’s piano. He can play it
Woman: What sports can you play, Ann? really well. He can play the violin and the
Basketball? guitar, too. He’s very good at music.
Girl: No, I can’t.
2. Boy: I can use a computer. My favourite subject
Woman: Can you play ice hockey?
at school is Information Technology and
Girl: No, I can’t. My sister can play ice
I’m good at it. I haven’t got my own
hockey.
computer, but I can use the computers in
Woman: What can you play?
the classroom.
Girl: I can play cricket.
Woman: You can play cricket? 3. Boy: Those are my sunglasses!
Girl: Yes. I’m really good at it! Girl: Really? Oh, sorry! Where are mine?
Boy: Are they in your handbag?
2 What’s Mike’s favourite sport?
Girl: No. I don’t know where they are.
Woman: Mike, do you like sport?
Boy: Oh, yes. I can play tennis and table
Ex. 2 p. 12
tennis, too.
Girl: Hi, Nathan. How are you?
Woman: What’s your favourite sport?
Boy: Not bad. How are you?
Boy: My favourite sport … mmm … Rugby.
Girl: I’m fine, thanks. Are those your friends?
Yes, rugby is my favourite sport.
Boy: Yes. Jake can rollerblade. Can you see
3 What time is the football match? him?
Woman: Hurry up, George. It’s quarter to five. Girl: Yes, I can. He’s really good at it. Who
We’ll be late for the football match. has got the guitar?
Man:Don’t worry, Sue. The football match is at Boy: That’s Ray. He can play the guitar really
half past five. We’ve got plenty of time. well.
Woman: The football match is at half past Girl: Has Tom got a bike?
five? Not quarter past five? Boy: No, that’s Peter. Tom can run very fast.
Man: No, Sue. The rugby match is at quarter Girl: Oh, yes. I can see him. Who has got the
past five! The football match is at half basketball?
past five. Boy: That’s Steve. He can play basketball really
well.
4 How much did Kelly’s new bike cost?
Girl: Can we play too?
Man: That’s a great bike. Is it new?
Boy: Sure!
Girl: Yes.
Man: How much did it cost? A hundred Module 4
pounds?
Girl: No. Eighty-eight pounds. Exs 3 & 4 p. 14
Man: Seventy-eight pounds? Mum: Hello, Tonia. Where’s everyone?
Girl: No. Eighty-eight! Tonia: Well, Grandma is in the living room.
Man: Wow! That’s very cheap! Mum: What is she doing in the living room? Is she
watching TV?
Tonia: No, she’s sleeping!
Mum: Where’s your dad?
Tonia: He’s in the kitchen.
Mum: Is he washing the dishes?
Tonia: No, Mum. He’s cooking.

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Mum: And your brother? Is he in his bedroom? Lisa: Who’s that? Your brother?
Tonia: Yes, Mum. Stephanie: No, I haven’t got any brothers. That’s
Mum: Is he doing his homework? my cousin, Jack. He’s the quiet one in
Tonia: No, Mum. He’s playing computer games. the family.
Lisa: And that must be your sister.
Mum: What about your grandpa? Where is he?
Stephanie: Yes, that’s Rita. She’s really noisy. She
Tonia: He’s in the bathroom.
wants to be a singer.
Mum: Is he having a shower?
Lisa: Cool!
Tonia: No, Mum. He’s washing some clothes.
Skills Practice 5
Skills Practice 4
Ex. 1 p. 20
Ex. 1 p. 16
1. Boy: I live with my parents. My dad is forty-
Woman: Toby, I’ve got some flowers from your
two and my mum is forty-one. I’ve got
dad. Where is the vase?
two brothers called Tom and Mike and a
Boy: It’s there on the table, Mum.
little sister called Susie.
Woman: Oh, yes. Thank you.
Boy: Where is our new lamp? 2. Boy: I get up early in the morning.
Woman: It’s next to the sofa. I can sit on the sofa Girl: What time?
and use it to read my book in the evenings. Boy: 6 o’clock.
Boy: Good idea. Where are the cushions? Are Girl: That’s really early!
they on the sofa? Boy: What time do you get up, Rachel?
Woman: No, they’re all on the armchair, Toby. Girl: At seven. I go to school at half-past seven.
Boy: Oh, yes. So where’s my schoolbag?
3. Boy: I do my homework when I get back from
Woman: It’s there, under the table.
school in the afternoon. Then I have
Boy: Thanks, Mum!
dinner with my parents. My sister plays
computer games in the evening, but I
Ex. 2 p. 16
watch TV.
1. Is Alice here?
2. Whose is this computer? 4. Boy: Is your dad a doctor, Alison?
3. Where’s the bathroom? Girl: Yes. He works at the hospital.
4. Where are the pillows? Boy: Is your mum a nurse?
Girl: No, she isn’t. She’s a vet at Sunnyside
Module 5 Animal Park and she looks after sick
Exs 4 & 5 p. 18 animals.
Lisa: Hi, Stephanie.
Module 6
Stephanie: Oh, hi Lisa. Come in!
Lisa: Thanks. What a lovely home! Is this a Exs 4 & 5 p. 22
picture of your family? Welcome to Hanson Zoo, a great place for the family!
Stephanie: Yes. That’s my mum, Celia. She’s a We are at 21 Lemon Street and we are open every day
teacher. She’s the clever one in the from 11 am to 6 pm. We are closed on Mondays.
family! Tickets cost £25 and all children get a free poster.
Lisa: Who’s this?
Do you like sea lions? Then come to Hanson Zoo and
Stephanie: That’s my dad, Steve. He’s strong. He
feed them! Sea lions are not the only animals we’ve
plays rugby every Saturday.
got. We’ve got amazing animals from all around the
Lisa: Is that your aunt?
world, including elephants, chimpanzees, giraffes,
Stephanie: No, that’s my grandma, Julie! She
bears and lots more!
always makes me laugh. She’s very
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Are you hungry or thirsty? Then there’s a café where Woman: Sorry, no.
you can buy drinks and snacks. Boy: Oh, OK. Let’s hope I don’t lose! Here
it is.
Hanson Zoo is fun for everyone! For more information,
Woman: Thank you.
please call ...
3 Boy 1: Harry, pass the ball!
Skills Practice 6 Boy 2: I think I can score from here.
Boy 1: Do it now, then. The goalkeeper’s not
Ex. 1 p. 24
ready!
1. Woman: Can you see the swans, Peter?
Boy 2: Yes! Goal!
Boy: Which ones are they?
Boy 1: Yes! We’re winning two to one!
Woman: The white birds with the long necks.
They spend most of their time in the 4 Girl: I can’t get my boots on!
water. People often bring bread to the Man: Oh, Cindy, get ready. Where are your
park to feed them. gloves?
Girl: In my pocket.
2. Girl: Your hamster has got his own house
Man: Well, put them on. It’s very cold today
with a little wheel!
and I think it’s going to snow again!
Boy: Yes, that’s why I don’t keep him in
Girl: Great! Where are my skis?
my bedroom – he makes too much
Man: (out of patience) Oh, dear …. here we
noise when he runs around in his
go again!
wheel and I can’t sleep!
Girl: Does he like it down here? Skills Practice 7
Boy: Yes – he watches TV with us every
evening! Ex. 1 p. 28
1. Man: Today in London the temperature is
3. Girl: How many cows have you got, Uncle fifteen degrees Celsius. In Glasgow, it’s
Martin? quite chilly with only eight degrees
Man: Fifty-three. Celsius. In Cardiff, the temperature is
Girl: Do they live outside? seventeen degrees Celsius.
Man: Only in the summer. When it’s cold I
keep them inside. 2. Man: Hi, Jenny! What is Australia like?
Girl: Hi, Dad! It’s hot! We go swimming
Module 7 every day. We’re on the beach now,
actually. Katie is windsurfing!
Exs 4 & 5 p. 26
Man: What about Susan?
1 Girl: Where’s the swimming pool, please?
Girl: She’s playing beach volleyball. She’s
Boy: It’s over there, on the right.
really good at it!
Girl: Is it next to the gym?
Boy: No, just go through that door over 3. Boy: Why can’t you wear your jeans to the
there. You can’t miss it. party, Anna?
Girl: Oh, thanks. It’s my first time with the Girl: It’s a special party. I want to wear
team today! special clothes.
Boy: What about a skirt and top?
2 Boy: How much is a game?
Girl: No, I want this dress. It’s only £40 and
Woman: You pay 10 pounds for a game and a
it’s fabulous!
pair of shoes.
Boy: Is it all right to use my own bowling 4. Boy: In January, it’s winter in the UK. It’s cold
ball? It’s my lucky one! and it usually rains a lot in London. In
New York, in the USA, it sometimes
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summer though. It’s hot and sunny Final Skills Practice Test
nearly every day!
Task 1 p. 34
Ex. 2 p. 28 1. Mum: Are you having lunch?
1. What do you think of these boots? Boy: No. I’m not that hungry.
2. How much do they cost? Mum: Well make sure you eat something.
3. Do you like this T-shirt? Boy: OK, Mum.
4. What are you trying on?
2. Girl: I’m in Year seven. I have different kinds
Module 8 of subjects like Science, Maths, IT. My
favourite subject is English. Mr Hills is
Exs 4 & 5 p. 30 my Science teacher. He’s my favourite
Nancy: Hi, Cora! teacher.
Cora: Hi, Nancy! I’m so hungry! Look what I’m
having today ….chicken, pasta and bread! 3. Boy: Hi, Janet. It’s Alex. I’m going to the park
Nancy: Good for you! I’m just having a salad and this afternoon with my friend, Tom. I
some milk for lunch. hope you can come. We are meeting at
Cora: Ben! What have you got on your tray? four at my house. See you!
Ben: Eggs, chicken, cheese, pasta and a bit of
bread. Oh yes …. I’ve got some juice and Task 2 p. 34
some chocolate, too! 1. Boy: This red bike is really cool, Dad!
Cora: You’ve got enough food for the whole class! Man: Is that the one you want for your
Ben: Well, I’m hungry! birthday?
Boy: Oh, yes please!
Skills Practice 8 Man: OK. Let’s find out how much it is.

Ex. 1 p. 32 2. Woman: I like the colours in this painting.

1. Man: Have we got any eggs, Julie? Boy: Me, too. What is it? Is it a bike?
Girl: I don’t think so. How many do you Woman: Yes. It’s great, isn’t it?
need for the cake? 3. Girl: What are you watching?
Man: Four, I think. Boy: It’s the Tour de France.
Girl: OK. Let’s get this box with six eggs in it. Girl: Wow! They go really fast! Why can’t
Man: How much is it? I ride my bike like that?
Girl: £1.80.
2. Man: Good evening. Would you like to see the Task 3 p. 34
menu? Man: You all look like you’re enjoying
Woman: No, thanks. I know what I want. I’d summer camp. Who’s that in the
like a bowl of soup to start and then tent?
the pasta, please. Boy: That’s Jim. He’s here with his brother,
Man: Would you like anything to drink? Jake.
Woman: Yes, please. A glass of cola and a bottle Man: Is that Jake playing computer games?
of water. Boy: No, that’s Ed. Jake’s over there
Man: Of course. playing basketball.
Man: Who’s that swimming in the river?
3. Boy: Can I make a sandwich, Mum? Boy: Oh, that’s Matt. He loves swimming.
Woman: Of course. We’ve got cheese and Man: And I bet that’s Billy kitesurfing.
tomatoes in the fridge. Boy: Yes it is!
Boy: Would you like one too?
Woman: No, thanks. I’m not hungry.

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Task 4 p. 35 4. Girl: Your new pencil case is really nice,
1. Girl: Hello, my name is Nadia. Mike.
Boy: Hi, Nadia. I’m Ben. Boy: Thanks, Lisa.
Girl: Where are you from, Ben? Girl: Is red your favourite colour?
Boy: I’m from the UK. Where are you from? Boy: No, my favourite colour is green.
Girl: France, but my school is in the USA. Girl: Really? Mine is blue.
2. Boy: What time is it, Helen? 5. Boy: Come on, our Science lesson is at three
Girl: It’s 10 o’clock. o’clock.
Boy: Our English lesson isn’t until 11:30. Girl: Where is it today?
Girl: Yes, but History is at 10:30 today in Boy: In Room 5.
Classroom 4B. Girl: That room is really small!
Boy: It’s OK – there are only ten students in
3. Boy: Hi, I’m Peter.
the class!
Girl: Hello, Peter. I’m Susan.
Boy: How old are you, Susan?
Girl: I’m ten. How old are you?
Boy: I’m 12. I’m in Year 8 at school.

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Module 1 2 1 adventure 4 musical
2 comedy 5 action
1 (Suggested Answer) 3 animated cartoon 6 horror
I want to be a police officer because I like
3 (Suggested Answer)
helping people.
1 4 3 1 5 5
2 1 g 3 f 5 c 7 h 2 6 4 2 6 6
2 e 4 a 6 b 8 d
4 1 b 2 c 3 b 4 c
3 1 actor 4 fashion designer
2 singer 5 teacher 5 1 Right 3 Wrong
3 artist 6 mechanic 2 Wrong 4 Right

4 1 c 2 b 3 e 4 a 5 f 6 1 b 2 a 3 c

5 1 T 2 F 3 T 4 F 5 F 7 1 exciting 3 adventure 5 hear

2 favourite 4 films
6 1 b 2 a 3 c 4 a
8 1 c 2 d 3 b 4 a
7 A
1 B 2 C 3 A 4 C Skills Practice 2
B 1 1 C 2 A 3 D
1 C 2 B 3 A 4 C
2 1 B 2 C 3 A
8 C
3 1 B 2 A 3 A
Skills Practice 1
4 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 A 5 B
1 1 FALSE 2 TRUE 3 FALSE

5 1 C 2 B 3 A
2 1 C 2 B 3 E 4 A

3 1 D 2 B 3 E 4 A
Module 3
4 1 E 2 F 3 A 4 B 5 D 1 (Suggested Answer)

5 1 D 2 E 3 C My best friend is Laura. She’s got long, fair

hair and green eyes. She’s funny and clever.
6 1 C 2 B 3 A 4 C
2 1 A 2 B 3 A 4 B

Module 2 3 1 f 3 d 5 b
2 e 4 c 6 a
1 (Suggested Answer)
4 Picture a
I like action films. My favourite film is The
Dark Knight.
5 1 F 2 T 3 F 4 T 5 T

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6 1 b 2 a 3 b 4 a Skills Practice 4

7 1 b 2 c 3 a 1 1 FALSE 2 FALSE 3 TRUE

8 1 Wrong 3 Wrong 5 Right 2 1 F 2 C 3 E 4 A 5 B

2 Right 4 Wrong
3 1 B 2 A 3 C
Skills Practice 3
4 1 B 2 A 3 B 4 A
1 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 B

2 1 B 2 E 3 A 4 C Module 5

3 1 B 2 C 3 A 1 (Suggested Answer)
I help my mum with the housework. I usually
4 1 F 2 F 3 T 4 F
do the washing-up. In my free time I like
playing basketball.
5 1 D 2 C 3 A
2 make my bed: 3 mop the floor: 2
6 1 D 2 A 3 B
tidy my room: 6 iron my clothes: 5
do the washing-up: 4 lay the table: 1
Module 4
3 1 c 3 f 5 b
1 (Suggested Answer) 2 e 4 d 6 a

My favourite celebration is Carnival. I wear my 4 1 a 2 c 3 a 4 b

costume and mask and I usually go to parties.
5 1 F 2 T 3 F 4 T
2 1 meal, b 5 presents, e
2 masks, a 6 band, d 6 1 e 2 d 3 a 4 b
3 parade, f 7 faces, h
4 costumes, g 8 fireworks, c 7 1 c 2 a 3 a

3 1 disappointed 3 bored 8 1 b 2 a 3 c
2 thrilled 4 surprised
Skills Practice 5
4 1 five (5) 3 Friday 5 mask
2 train 4 seven (7) 1 1 D 2 A 3 B

5 Picture a 2 1 D 2 A 3 E 4 C

6 1 b 2 c 3 a 3 1 C 2 A 3 B

7 1 c 2 b 3 a 4 a 5 b 4 1 FALSE 2 TRUE 3 FALSE

8 1 no 2 yes 3 no 4 yes 5 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 A 5 B

6 1 D 2 A 3 E 4 B

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Module 6 Module 7

1 (Suggested Answer) 1 (Suggested Answer)

I like travelling by train because it’s safe. My I like going skiing while I’m on holiday but I
dad usually drives me to school in his car. don’t like eating local dishes.

2 Across 2 a 5 c 6 e 3
3 ship b 1 d 4 f 2
5 helicopter
7 bike 3 1 souvenirs 4 photographs
2 sightseeing 5 local
Down
3 pool
1 bus
2 motorbike
4 1 e 2 c 3 d 4 a 5 b
4 plane
6 train
5 1 c 2 e 3 b 4 d 5 a
3 1 d 2 c 3 a 4 e 5 b
6 1 play in the snow ✓
2 send postcards
4 Dialogue 1: c Dialogue 3: e
3 sunbathe ✓
Dialogue 2: a Dialogue 4: d
4 swim ✓
5 buy souvenirs
5 Dialogue 1: two Dialogue 3: thirty
6 go sightseeing ✓
Dialogue 2: 2:30 Dialogue 4: twelve
7 sit by the pool
8 ride motorbikes
6 1 b 2 a 3 d 4 c 5 e
7 1 a 2 c 3 c 4 a
7 1 c 2 a
8 1 E 2 D 3 C 4 A
8 1 2 2 1 3 1 4 2

Skills Practice 6 9 1 A 2 B 3 A 4 B

Skills Practice 7
1 1 C 2 B 3 A 4 C 5 B
1 1 FALSE 2 TRUE 3 FALSE
2 1 E 2 F 3 A 4 C 5 B
2 1 B 2 D 3 A 4 C
3 1 C 2 A
3 1 D 2 A 3 E 4 C
4 1 B 2 A 3 C
4 1 C 2 A 3 B
5 1 TRUE 3 FALSE 5 FALSE
2 TRUE 4 TRUE 5 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 A 5 C

6 1 C 2 A 3 B

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Module 8 Final Skills Practice Test

1 (Suggested Answer) 1 1.1. TRUE 1.2. FALSE 1.3. TRUE

There are a lot of shops near my house. There’s
2 2.1. D 2.2. B 2.3. C
a supermarket, a baker’s and a florist’s.
3 3.1. D 3.2. A 3.3. B 3.4. E
2 1 florist’s 5 café
2 clothes shop 6 baker’s
4 4.1. C 4.3. A 4.5. A
3 jeweller’s 7 supermarket
4.2. C 4.4. B
4 butcher’s 8 newsagent’s
5 5.1. C 5.2. B 5.3. C
3 1 A 2 C 3 C 4 C
6 6.1. B 6.3. F 6.5. E
4 1 T 2 F 3 F 4 T
6.2. D 6.4. A
5 1 d 2 c 3 b
7 7.1. C 7.2. B 7.3. C
6 1 D 3 B 5 C
8 8.1. C 8.2. E 8.3. B
2 A 4 F 6 E
9 9.1. B 9.2. C 9.3. B 9.4. C
7 Correct picture: B
10 10.1. C 10.3. B
8 1 F 2 F 3 T 4 F
10.2. E 10.4. A
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11 11.1. C 11.2. D 11.3. A
1 1 B 2 D 3 A

2 1 C 2 E 3 D 4 F 5 A

3 1 A 2 C 3 B

4 1 A 2 B 3 B

5 1 C 2 E 3 D

6 1 B 2 E 3 D 4 A

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Module 1 Ex. 2 p. 4
Exs 4 & 5 p. 2 Woman: Hi, James. Are all your friends here?
Woman: John? What do you want to be when you Boy: Yes, Mum. They’re in the garden. They love
leave school? the swimming pool – Andy is swimming in
John: I’m good at Maths and I like fixing cars. it now.
I want to be a mechanic. Woman: Who’s that feeding the rabbit? Is it Paul?
Woman: A mechanic? That’s a nice job. Boy: No, that’s Tony. Paul is listening to music
on his MP3 player.
Woman: Frank? Do you want to be a mechanic, too? Woman: Where’s Tim? Is he here?
Frank: No, I don’t. I want to be a taxi driver. Boy: Yes, he’s playing with a football. Can you
Woman: A taxi driver? Why? see him?
Frank: I’m friendly with people and I like driving! Woman: Yes, I can. And who’s that eating the ice-
Woman: Tina? What about you? cream?
Tina: Well, I’m creative and I like making clothes. Boy: That’s Stuart. He’s the new boy in my class
I want to be a fashion designer. at school. He’s really friendly.
Woman: A fashion designer. Wow!
Ex. 3 p. 4
Woman: What do you want to be, Roy?
1. Where do you live?
Roy: Well, I’m good at English and I like
working with children. So I want to be a 2. Who do you live with?
teacher. 3. What does your father do for a living?
Woman: A teacher? That’s good. 4. What’s your favourite pastime?
Woman: Alice? What do you want to be? Module 2
Alice: I want to be a police officer.
Ex. 4 p. 6 & Ex. 5 p. 7
Woman: A police officer? Why?
Alice: I like helping people. Narrator: One – Where are Wendy and Stuart
going to go?
Skills Practice 1 Wendy: So, what are we going to do tonight?
Ex. 1 p. 4 Stuart: Hmm.. I don’t know… How about going
to the cinema?
1. Girl: My dad is a dentist, but my mum is a TV
Wendy: Good idea! Do you know what films are
reporter. Her job is really interesting. She
on these days?
drives all over the city and she talks to
Stuart: No, but let me check on the Internet.
lots of different people. Sometimes I
watch her reports on the 6 o’clock news. Narrator: Two – What time is the film on?
Bob: What time is the film on, Helen?
2. Boy: Bruce Springsteen is my favourite. He’s
Helen: It’s on at 8:30. What do you say?
a famous singer and he travels all over
Bob: Sounds great!
the world singing rock songs. I like all
Helen: Right. Let’s meet outside the Odeon
his songs, especially ‘Dancing in the
cinema at 8:00.
Dark’ and ‘Thunder Road’. He’s great!
Bob: I’ll be there!
3. Woman: How are you, Kevin?
Narrator: Three – Which film did Rosy see?
Man: I’m fine. I’m still looking for a new job,
Tom: Where were you last night, Rosy? I went
but I can’t find anything I want to do.
to your house and you weren’t there.
Woman: How about a taxi driver? You like
Rosy: I went to the cinema.
talking to people and you enjoy driving
Tom: Did you watch Ice Age 4?
your car.
Rosy: No, I don’t like animated cartoons.
Man: That’s a good idea!
Tom: What did you watch then?
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Narrator: Four – Who watched a DVD last night? 2. Boy: I had a nice evening – ‘Alexander’ was
Woman: Did you stay at home last night, Peter? an amazing film!
Peter: Yes. Liam and Janet came too. Girl: Yes, Colin Farrell was really good as
Woman: Did you all watch a DVD? Alexander the Great, wasn’t he?
Peter: Janet did. Liam and I played computer Boy: Yes. I don’t usually watch films about
games. historical figures, but you can learn a lot
from them.
Skills Practice 2 Girl: Let’s watch ‘Lincoln’ next week. I’m
Ex. 1 p. 8 interested in that story.
1. Boy: What time is the concert on? Boy: OK. And then I want to see ‘Braveheart’
Girl: It’s at 7:30 on Channel 4. with Mel Gibson.
Boy: OK. We can have dinner at seven and then 3. Boy: Come on! We’re late! It’s half-past eight!
we can eat some popcorn while we watch it. Girl: It’s OK – the History lesson starts at nine.
Girl: Sounds like a good idea! Boy: Yes, but we have to get our new
2. Girl: The decoration is amazing! textbooks from the school secretary
Boy: I know. And the food is delicious, especially before quarter to nine!
Jenny’s cake! The DJ isn’t very good, though. 4. Girl: That was a good lesson. Elizabeth I was
Girl: You’re right. I hope he plays some good a good leader, wasn’t she?
rock music soon! Boy: Yes. I liked the lesson last week about
3. Girl: This place is huge! How many people do Cleopatra, too. She was brave and
you think are here? clever. I really admire her.
Boy: There are 2,000 seats. Girl: I admire Marie Skłodowska-Curie. She
Girl: Wow. I hope we can hear the music when was a clever scientist and the first
they start playing. woman to win the Nobel Prize.
Boy: Don’t worry – the instruments are really
loud! Ex. 2 p. 12
1. How was your weekend?
Module 3 2. What did you watch?
Exs 4 & 5 p. 10 3. Who stars in it?
Girl: My mother is thirty-four years old and she’s 4. Is there a lot of action?
very beautiful! She’s got long fair hair and
Module 4
blue eyes. She’s tall and quite slim. My
mother always wears smart clothes. I really Ex. 4 p. 14 & Ex. 5 p. 15
like her skirts and dresses! Derek: Vicky, look! John sent me an invitation
for a fancy dress party!
My mother is clever and patient. Of course she
Vicky: Really? What does it say?
sometimes gets angry when I do something
Derek: Listen. Fancy Dress Party. At John’s house,
stupid, but that’s alright. I like spending time
five Station Road (just up the street from
with my mother. She’s great fun!
the train station). The party is on Friday
the 25th of September. Starting time:
Skills Practice 3
seven o’clock. Please wear a mask! See you
Ex. 1 p. 12 there!
1. Girl: My name is Stella and I’m quite tall. I’ve Vicky: Shall we go?
got long straight hair and green eyes. John: Of course. I can’t wait to wear my Batman
My sister Anna has got curly hair and it’s mask!
black like mine. My mum’s hair is
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Skills Practice 4 Mum: Well, it’s not enough. Tidy it up now, too.
Ex. 1 p. 16 Ben: OK, Mum.
1. Boy: Where were you last Saturday evening? Narrator: Four – Who is going to mop the floor?
Girl: I was at my cousin’s birthday party. Mum: Tracy, mop the floor for me, please. I’m
Where were you? busy because I’m doing the ironing.
Boy: At Jamie’s fancy dress party. It’s a Tracy: I can’t, Mum. I’m studying for a test.
pity you couldn’t come – it was fun! Alan: I can do it, Mum.
Mum: Oh thank you, Alan.
2. Boy: In ancient Greece, the Olympic
Games were part of a festival. There Skills Practice 5
were running races and other sports
Ex. 1 p. 20
too. The Games began over 2,700
years ago and they happened every 1. Man: Excuse me. How old are you?
four years for about 1,000 years. Boy: I’m seven.
Man: I’m afraid children under eight years old
3. Woman: Hi Julie, it’s Mum. I’m making a must have an adult with them.
traditional meal for Thanksgiving Boy: It’s OK – my mum is coming. She’s just
tomorrow. Dad is buying the food, getting our towels from the changing
but I forgot to ask him to buy room.
chocolate. Can you get some on your
way home from school? I need 250 2. Girl: You mustn’t take your mobile phone
grams. Thanks! inside, James.
Boy: It’s switched off.
Module 5 Girl: I know, but you have to give it to the
Ex. 4 p. 18 & Ex. 5 p. 19 teacher.
Boy: OK. Can I take any food with me?
Narrator: One – What are Mark and Bill going to
Girl: No, you can’t. But you can take a bottle
do tonight?
of water.
Mark: Hi, Bill. Would you like to come to my
house tonight? We can play computer 3. Girl: Can I have a sandwich, Mum?
games. Woman: No, Katie, dinner is nearly ready. I’m
Bill: I don’t like computer games. Why don’t just doing the washing up. Can you lay
we listen to music or watch a DVD? the table, please?
Mark: We can listen to my new CDs, then. Girl: OK.
Bill: That’s great!
Ex. 2 p. 20
Narrator: Two – What does Steve like doing in his
free time? 1. What can I do for you?
Woman: What do you like doing in your free time, 2. Could I have your name, please?
Steve? Do you watch TV or play a sport? 3. Can I bring my pet to the camp?
Steve: Actually, I hate playing sports and I don’t 4. When do I have to arrive at the camp?
like reading magazines. What I really like
doing in my free time is meeting my friends. Module 6
Narrator: Three – How often does Ben tidy his room? Ex. 4 p. 22 & Ex. 5 p. 23
Mum: Oh, Ben, I can’t believe the mess in your Narrator: One
room! You really have to tidy your room! Woman Where are they? We called for help two
Ben: But Mum, I cleaned it on Saturday. You hours ago!
know I tidy my room once a week, every Man: Let’s try and find our way back on our
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Woman: No way! It’s too dangerous and they’ll Man: Well, I thought about climbing Mount
be looking for us here on the mountain. Everest, but then I decided to do
Man: ... At last! Hey! Down here! something different. I’m starting
training next week for crossing the
Narrator: Two
Atacama Desert.
Man: Where’s the train?
Woman: Ssh! Listen! 5. Boy: I love the snow, but it hardly ever snows
Woman: Attention to all passengers of the 2:30 to here in winter. It usually just rains a lot!
London. The train is running late. It will I prefer spring, when it’s a bit warmer,
arrive at 2:40. Thank you. but the best time of the year for me is
the summer. I love sunshine!
Narrator: Three
Boy 1: Look at it! Module 7
Boy 2: Yes, it’s so big!
Ex. 5 p. 26 & Ex. 6 p. 27
Boy 1: It takes people on a cruise, you know.
Sometimes it takes thirty days to go from Boy: Can you believe Tony is going on a
here to the next port! safari?
Boy 2: Wow! Girl: I know! It sounds so exciting!
Boy: What about Vicky? Is she going to the
Narrator: Four beach like she did last summer?
Man: We must be at the hotel by 12:00 or we’ll Girl: No, she wants to try something different
miss our room. this year. She’s going skiing!
Woman: I know. But what can we do? Oh, look! Boy: Skiing? Wow! I love playing in the snow!
There’s a taxi, Tom. Taxi! What about Harry?
Girl: Harry is going to the beach with his
Skills Practice 6
family. You know how much he loves
Ex. 1 p. 24 sunbathing and swimming in the sea.
1. Woman: The lake we visited yesterday was so Boy: Yeah, I know. What about Gina?
quiet and peaceful. Girl: Gina’s going to Egypt.
Man: Yes, I really liked it. But this mountain is Boy: Egypt? Wow! I’m sure she’ll go sightseeing.
something else. Look at this view! Girl: Guess where Charlie’s going.
Woman: True. The climb up through the forest Boy: Where?
was difficult, but I’m glad we made it to Girl: Charlie’s going on a cruise around the
the top! Greek islands!
Boy: Wow! I want to ….
2. Woman: Santorini is beautiful! We arrived by
plane on Friday night and caught a Skills Practice 7
bus to our hotel. On Saturday, we
Ex. 1 p. 28
went on a boat tour to the volcano
and the hot springs. It was amazing! 1. Boy: London sounds like a great city. There are
lots of tourist attractions there, like the
3. Man: Hello. I’d like two tickets to the museum, Tower of London and Big Ben. There are
please. One adult and one child. also 40,000 shops! My sister is studying
Woman: Adult tickets are £6 and child tickets are in London and I want to go and visit her
£3, so that’s £9 altogether. next summer.
Man: Thank you.
2. Girl: Hi Andy!
4. Woman: So, Kevin, you climbed the mountain Boy: Hello, Becky.
called K2 last year. It’s one of the Girl: We’re going to the British Museum on
highest mountains on Earth. What’s Saturday. Do you want to join us?
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Girl: We’re meeting at the train station at ten Module 8
o’clock. Exs 3 & 4 p. 30
Boy: OK. See you there!
Narrator: One – What does Kevin want to buy?
3. Boy: It’s a great place. There are over fifty shops Tina: Hi, Kevin. What are you doing here?
inside and nearly twenty restaurants and Kevin: I’m going on holiday next week and I
cafés. Under the Sea is my favourite want to buy some things.
restaurant – you can eat your meal while Tina: What things?
fish and other sea creatures swim around Kevin: Well, I’ve got a camera and a sleeping
you! It’s like a mini aquarium! bag. What I really need is a new pair of
sunglasses.
Ex. 2 p. 28
Narrator: Two – How much did Ian pay at the café?
Woman: Hello, Richard. Are you having a good Linda: That was a nice café.
time on the school trip? Ian: Yes and quite cheap.
Boy: Yes, Mum. We’re visiting an amusement Linda: Really? How much did you pay?
park today. Ian: Well, my coffee was two pounds and
Woman: Are you with your friends? your juice was one pound fifty so I paid
Boy: Yes. Alex is just buying us tickets to go on three pounds fifty.
the big roller coaster! Linda: Not bad at all.
Woman: OK – be careful! Is Jake coming with you?
Boy: No, he’s terrified of rides! I can see him Narrator: Three – On which floor is the
sitting at a table. supermarket?
Woman: Is he eating? I know he likes his food! Woman: Excuse me, where’s the supermarket? I
Boy: No, Tom is sitting with him and trying can’t find it anywhere.
some local food. Jake is writing a postcard Man: That’s because you’re on the first floor!
to his Grandma. Woman: On which floor is the supermarket then?
Woman: That’s nice. What about Will? On the second?
Boy: He’s taking some photographs. He Man: No, there’s a baker’s on the second floor,
borrowed his dad’s new camera. but the supermarket is on the third!
Woman: And Sam? Is he with you? Narrator: Four – What time do the shops close?
Boy: Yes. He’s buying some souvenirs for his Man: Hurry up, Pam. It’s quarter to six already
family. I bought you and dad something and the shops close at six.
yesterday. Woman: Relax, Bill. Shops close at six only on
Woman: Thanks, Richard. That’s kind of you. Well, Sundays. Today is Saturday and the shops
go and have fun on the roller coaster. close at seven.
Boy: Thanks, Mum. Talk to you soon!
Skills Practice 8
Ex. 3 p. 28 Ex. 1 p. 32
1. What are you planning to do this summer? 1. Man: Good morning. How can I help you?
2. What are you going to do there? Woman: Hello. I’d like a loaf of bread, please.
3. Are you going to visit the Coliseum. Man: Certainly. Anything else?
4. How are you going to travel? Woman: Yes, are these biscuits freshly-baked?
Man: Of course.
Woman: Can I have six, please?
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2. Woman: Would you like any milk with your tea? Woman: Where’s your sister, Ellen?
Man: Yes, please. And some sugar, too. Girl: She’s over there. I let her open one of my
Woman: We also have cakes, sandwiches and presents.
biscuits. Would you like to see a menu? Woman: That was kind of you. Oh, who’s that
Man: Yes, please. with the costume on?
Girl: It’s Laura. I told her it wasn’t a fancy
3. Boy: Can we get a packet of biscuits?
dress party, but she wanted to dress up
Woman: Sure. I think they’re in aisle seven with
as a princess anyway!
the tea.
Woman: She looks lovely. And is Tina wearing a
Boy: Do we need any more tea bags?
mask?
Woman: No, but get some milk from aisle twelve.
Girl: No, that’s Olivia. Tina painted her face.
Final Skills Practice Test Woman: Oh, yes. Where is Claire? Is she here?
Girl: Yes. She’s over there eating some cake. She
Task 1 p. 34
said it’s delicious – that’s her second piece!
1. Girl: What does your dad do?
Boy: He’s a chef. Task 4 p. 35
Girl: Does he cook lots of nice meals?
1. Girl: Do you look like your father, Steve?
Boy: Yes, he does.
Boy: No. My father’s got dark hair.
2. Girl: I like watching comedies, but adventure Girl: Really?
films are my favourite. I really like all the Boy: And he’s got a beard and a moustache.
James Bond films. Girl: Oh well then! He’s nothing like you!
3. Boy: My best friend has got short curly hair 2. Girl: I’m going to Scotland tomorrow.
and freckles. He’s very funny and he Boy: Are you, Jackie? Are you going by train?
always makes me laugh. Girl: No, I’m going by plane.
Boy: How are you getting to the airport?
Task 2 p. 34 Girl: By taxi.
1. Linda: Are you ready? 3. Boy: What’s your favourite subject, Kate?
Boy: Just a minute. I can’t put my skis on. Girl:Oh, Art, definitely!
Man: Let me help you. Boy: Do you like drawing and painting?
Boy: Thanks. I can’t wait for my first skiing Girl:I love it. I want to be a fashion designer
lesson! when I’m older.
2. Woman: The water looks great. It’s so hot today. Boy: Cool! I want to be a police officer or a TV
Girl: I’m going in right now! presenter!
Woman: Have a nice swim! 4. Boy: This is a great party!
3. Girl: Can I have my key, please? Girl: I know! I love wearing costumes.
Boy: Of course. What’s your room number? Boy: Fancy-dress parties are the best!
Girl: 502. 5. Boy: Are you going to the supermarket, Fran?
Girl: Yes, why?
Task 3 p. 34 Boy: We’ve got some tea and some coffee but
Woman: Are you having a nice time, Rachel? need some milk. There isn’t any.
Girl: Yes, thanks, Mum. This is a great birthday Girl: OK. I’ll get some.
party!

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Module 1 6 a) Ryan is writing the email to inform his
friend about an accident.
1 (Suggested Answer)
b) Picture C
I usually wear casual clothes like jumpers and
tracksuits. 7 1 Saturday 3 ice pack
2 bruised 4 hit
2 1 loose-fitting 4 tartan
2 polo neck 5 short-sleeved Skills Practice 2
3 polka dot 6 tight-fitting
1 1 TRUE 2 TRUE 3 FALSE
3 Picture B
2 1 D 2 B 3 A 4 E
4 1 T 2 F 3 F 4 T
3 1 C 2 E 3 A 4 D
5 1 c 2 d 3 b 4 a 5 e
4 1 B 2 C 3 A
6 1 C 2 A 3 B
5 1 TRUE 2 FALSE 3 FALSE
7 1 b 2 a 3 b
6 1 A 2 B 3 A 4 C 5 A
Skills Practice 1
7 1 FALSE 3 FALSE 5 FALSE
1 1 B 2 A 3 A 4 A 2 TRUE 4 TRUE

2 1 C 2 B 3 A
Module 3
3 1 D 2 A 3 F
1 (Suggested Answer)
4 1 A 2 B 3 B I’d like to try hang-gliding because I think it’s
exciting.
5 1 B 2 D 3 A
2 A 4 C 6 E 8 G 3
B 5 D 2 F 7 H 1
Module 2
3 1 racquet 3 flippers
1 (Suggested Answer)
2 a bat 4 batting pads
I sprained my wrist while I was playing volleyball.
4 1 A 2 B 3 A 4 A
2 1 A 3 E 5 H 7 B
2 G 4 F 6 C 8 D 5 1 no 2 yes 3 no 4 yes

3 1 T 2 F 3 T 4 F 6 1 b 2 d 3 e 4 c 5 a

4 1 C 2 B 3 C 4 B 7 1 d 2 c 3 a

5 1 a 2 a 3 b 8 1 DS 2 T 3 F 4 T

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Skills Practice 3 Module 5

1 1 E 2 B 3 D 4 C 1 (Suggested Answer)
The most serious crime in my opinion is killing
2 1 B 2 F 3 C 4 A 5 E
a person.
3 1 B 2 F 3 E
2 speeding 2 pickpocketing 1
spraying graffiti 4 robbery 3
4 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 A
shoplifting 6 car theft 5

Module 4 3 1 broke 3 commit

2 escaped 4 robbed
1 (Suggested Answer)
4 1 E 2 B 3 C 4 A 5 D
We must take care of endangered animals and
the trees. 5 1 night 3 sixtieth 5 missing
2 grandma’s 4 mess
2 1 F 3 B 5 A
2 E 4 D 6 C 6 1 b 2 a 3 c 4 a

3 1 Hansen 4 5959 7 A 1 bear 3 up

2 twelve (12) 5 benh 2 allowed 4 picture
3 Park
B 1 throw 3 if
4 1 no 2 yes 3 no 4 no 2 beach 4 lifeguard
C 1 more 3 mask
5 1 a 2 a 3 b 4 a 2 meet 4 faces

6 1 C 2 B 3 A 8 1 c 2 a 3 b

7 A Text 1 B Text 3 C Text 2 Skills Practice 5

Skills Practice 4 1 1 FALSE 2 TRUE 3 FALSE

1 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 A 2 1 D 2 C 3 E 4 B

2 1 B 2 C 3 C 4 A 5 B 3 1 E 2 C 3 B 4 A

3 1 TRUE 2 FALSE 3 TRUE 4 1 B 2 C 3 A

4 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 C 5 1 C 2 A 3 B

5 1 E 2 A 3 C 4 D 6 1 F 2 A 3 C

7 1 D 2 C 3 A

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Module 6 3 1 must-see 4 soundtrack

2 blockbuster 5 special effects
1 (Suggested Answer) 3 action-packed
We usually talk on the phone in the afternoons.
4 1 T 2 F 3 F 4 T 5 F
2 1 a 2 c 3 e 4 b 5 f 6 d
5 1 a 2 b 3 a
3 1 texting 4 fax machine
6 1 b 2 e 3 d 4 c 5 a
2 digital 5 card
3 chat 6 gadgets
7 1 cinema 4 special
2 crowded 5 long
4 Dialogue 1: d Dialogue 3: e
3 wait 6 better
Dialogue 2: c Dialogue 4: b

8 1 c 2 a 3 b 4 d
5 Dialogue 1: TRUE Dialogue 3: FALSE
Dialogue 2: FALSE Dialogue 4: TRUE
Skills Practice 7
6 1 a 2 c 3 b 1 1 FALSE 2 FALSE 3 TRUE

7 1 b 2 c 3 a 2 1 E 2 A 3 B 4 C

8 1 b 2 c 3 a 3 1 C 2 B 3 A 4 C 5 B
Skills Practice 6
4 1 C 2 B 3 A
1 1 E 2 D 3 B 4 C
5 1 C 2 A 3 B
2 1 B 2 D 3 E 4 C
Module 8
3 1 F 2 A 3 B 4 E 5 C
1 (Suggested Answer)
4 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 A 5 B
I live in a small town in the country. There
5 1 B 2 D 3 E 4 A are parks and small shops in my
neighbourhood.

Module 7 2 1 woods 4 harbour

2 department store 5 block of flats
1 (Suggested Answer) 3 skyscraper
I like watching sports programmes because I
3 A 5 B 3 C 2 D 1 E 4
love sport.

4 1 B 2 C 3 C 4 A
2 1 f 3 d 5 c
2 b 4 a 6 e
5 1 TRUE 2 FALSE 3 TRUE 4 FALSE

6 1 a 2 b 3 b 4 a

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7 The texts are ads. They advertise two Final Skills Practice Test
places.
1 1.1. TRUE 1.2. FALSE 1.3. TRUE
A 1 boat 3 shopping
2 art 4 meals
2 2.1. B 2.2. A 2.3. D
B 1 cottage 3 woods
2 fishing 4 trip
3 3.1. B 3.2. E 3.3. D 3.4. C
8 1 M 2 B 3 B 4 M
4 4.1. B 4.3. B 4.5. A
Skills Practice 8 4.2. C 4.4. A

1 1 A 2 A 3 B 4 A 5 B 5 5.1. B 5.2. C 5.3. B

2 1 C 2 E 3 A 4 D 6 6.1. C 6.3. A 6.5. D

6.2. F 6.4. B
3 1 C 2 A 3 C
7 7.1. C 7.2. A 7.3. B
4 1 FALSE 2 FALSE 3 TRUE
8 8.1. C 8.2. B 8.3. A
5 1 C 2 B 3 A 3 A 3 C
9 9.1. C 9.2. C 9.3. B 9.4. A
6 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 A
10 10.1. B 10.3. D
10.2. C 10.4. A

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Module 1 Hilary: Oh, yes. I know it. Was it your first time?
Exs 3 & 4 p. 2 Angie: Yes, it was. Anyway. As I said, yesterday Becky
and I went to the gym for the first time. Once
My sister Nina always wears casual clothes. She
we got there, Becky went to an aerobics class.
usually wears jeans and a T-shirt or jumper. She
I didn’t want to go. I think aerobics is boring!
almost never wears bright colours. She prefers black,
So, I decided to try to lift some weights. But,
white or grey. She never wears trainers because she
guess what happened to me!
says they are ugly! Instead, she always wears flat
Hilary: What?
shoes or sandals. I don’t agree with her, though. I
Angie: I lifted the first weight and pulled a muscle
love my trainers. Nina is a lot taller than I am. I wish I
in my left arm! It really hurt! Now I can’t
could borrow her clothes, but they are too big for me!
use my arm at all! I went to the doctor
Skills Practice 1 today and he told me that I should rest it
for a few days.
Ex. 1 p. 4
Hilary: Oh, you poor thing!
1. Woman: I want to be an actress, but at the
moment I earn a living as a waitress at a Skills Practice 2
café at the airport. I enjoy it because I Ex. 1 p. 8
can meet interesting people like pilots.
1. Girl: What happened to you?
2. Woman: George, take off your coat and sit on Boy: I was working in my dad’s shop when
the sofa, please. a box fell on my head.
Girl: Oh my goodness! What did you do?
3. Woman: Do you like this polo-neck, Martin?
Boy: I put an ice pack on it and Dad drove
Boy: Not really, Mum.
me to the hospital for an X-ray.
Woman: What about this T-shirt?
Boy: It’s nice, but they haven’t got it in my 2. Woman: When babies and small children have got
size. a temperature, make sure you don’t put a
Woman: This is a nice jumper. lot of clothes on them. Keep them cool
Boy: Yes, I like it. Let’s get it. and give them lots of water. Call a doctor
if their temperature reaches 40°C.
4. Boy: Who’s in this photo, Mary?
Girl: These are my friends. The girl with 3. Boy: It was a terrible night. It rained for
long curly hair is Paula and the girl hours and the water started coming
standing next to her is Becky. into the house through the windows
Boy: Do you mean the one with short fair and doors. We all went upstairs and
hair? in the morning a search party rescued
Girl: No, Becky hasn’t got fair hair. Come on, us from the roof.
Jack. The girl with short fair hair is me!
Boy: Oh, you’re right. I didn’t recognise you! Ex. 2 p. 8
1. Woman: Hello, Amy. What can I do for you?
Module 2 Girl: Mr Harris sent me to see you because
Exs 3 & 4 p. 6 I’ve got toothache. Can I have a
Hilary: Hi, Angie. Oh, what’s wrong? painkiller?
Angie: Oh, where to begin? Yesterday, my sister Woman: Of course. Wait here. There are a lot of
Becky and I went to the gym. girls from 6B inside my office and
Hilary: Did you go to the new one, the Power Gym? they’re all feeling terrible.
Angie: No. We went to the one near my house, the Girl: What’s wrong with them?
Mega Gym. Woman: Well, Julie has got a temperature of
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Girl: Has she got the flu? Frank: Yes. Are you coming?
Woman: Probably. And Laura has got a Alice: No. I’m going to Switzerland with my
stomach ache. She thinks she ate parents this year.
some bad food last night. Frank: That’s a shame. We’re going to Italy
Girl: What about Minnie? Is she OK? this year. So it should be good.
Woman: She’s got a sore throat. Alice: Yes. Last year’s trip to France was
Girl: Oh, dear. Is Susie in there? She often great, too! Well, I hope you have a
gets headaches. good time.
Woman: Well, actually, Fran has got a headache
4 Which sport does Alan want to try?
today. Susie has got an awful cough. I
Becky: Hello, Alan. What are you looking at?
think she needs to see a doctor.
Alan: Oh, hi Becky. Look. There are new
Girl: It sounds like they all do!
classes starting for canoeing and
hang-gliding.
Ex. 3 p. 8
Becky: Are you thinking of joining?
1. Are you OK? Alan: Yes. Just for canoeing, though. It’s
2. What’s the matter? something I’d really like to do.
3. Why don’t you take a painkiller? Becky: Good for you! I just started sailing and
4. When did you take it? I love it!
Module 3 Skills Practice 3
Exs 4 & 5 p. 10 Ex. 1 p. 12
1 What does Tina need to buy? Boy: Mum! Have you seen my cricket bat? I’ve
Boy: Hi, Tina. What are you doing here? got a match this afternoon!
Tina: I’m looking for the sports shop. Woman: Yes. It’s there in the armchair.
Boy: Oh, it’s round the corner, next to the Boy: What about my batting pads?
newsagent’s. Are you looking for anything Woman: They’re on the sofa, I think.
special? Boy: No, they’re not. Oh, wait. They’re
Tina: Actually, I need a snorkelling mask. I’m next to the sofa!
going for my first lesson tomorrow. Woman: What time is your cricket match?
Boy: Cool! You’re going to love it. And if you Boy: 3 o’clock. Can you drive me there?
need any flippers I’ve got a spare pair Woman: Ask your brother. Dad and I are
at home. playing tennis with the neighbours
Tina: Oh, thanks, but I’ve got flippers. later. Do you know where my tennis
2 How old was Sam when he started racquet is?
skateboarding? Boy: Yes, it’s under the coffee table. Oh,
Faye: Wow! Sam’s a really good skateboarder! and there’s a tennis ball on the table,
Jill: I know! He’s won fifteen competitions so too.
far. Woman: Thanks!
Faye: How old was he when he first started?
Jill: He was really young. He was about five Module 4
when he started. Exs 3 & 4 p. 14
Faye: He started ten years ago, then? No Female: Hello. How can I help you?
wonder he’s so good. Boy: Oh, hello. I’m interested in joining
Envirohelp.
3 Where will Frank go snowboarding?
Female: Ok. That’s great! Who told you about us?
Alice: Hi, Frank, are you going on the
Boy: My sister.
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Female: I see. Good. What’s your name? 4. Man: Don’t forget we’re cleaning up the
Boy: My name’s Ben Hansen. That’s H-A-N-S- school garden on Saturday 11th June
E-N. from ten o’clock until five. Bring a
Female: Right. And how old are you Ben? packed lunch and lots of water to
Boy: I’m twelve. I’ve just started at Kingston drink.
High school.
Female: Could I have your address, please? Module 5
Boy: Yes, it’s 16 Park Road. Exs 4 & 5 p. 18
Female: And your phone number, please?
Girl: What’s the matter, Patrick? You look awful!
Boy: Ehm, 207 5959, but it’s better to call in
Patrick: Someone broke into our house last night.
the evening.
Girl: That’s terrible! What happened?
Female: OK, Ben. Do you have an email address?
Patrick: Well, we were at my grandma’s house
Boy: Yes, it’s benh that’s b-e-n-h @Mywho.com
for her sixtieth birthday. When we came
Female: Thanks, Ben. Now that I’ve got your
back, the front door was open and
details, I can send you our monthly
everything inside was a mess!
newsletter with all the …
Girl: Oh no! Were there a lot of things missing?
Skills Practice 4 Patrick: Well, they took a lot of things from my
room. They took my watch from one of
Ex. 1 p. 16 my desk drawers. They even took my
1. Man: There’s a lot of rubbish in the parks skateboard from under the bed!
and streets of our town. It often gets Girl: How about your new laptop?
into the river and pollutes the water. Patrick: That’s gone! It was on my desk so of
The worst problem is air pollution, course they took that, too! They also took
though, from all the cars and factories. my camera from inside my schoolbag.
They even took my jacket from the
2. Woman: Hi, John! Are you coming home for
wardrobe. Can you believe it?
lunch?
Boy: Hello, Mum! I told you this morning – Skills Practice 5
I’m taking part in the school’s
Environmental Day today. Ex. 1 p. 20
Woman: Oh yes, I forgot. Are you planting 1. Woman: So, Mr Stephens, did you see the
trees in the park? criminals’ faces?
Boy: No, Mum. I’m cleaning up the beach. Man: No, Officer Jones, there was nobody here
Maggie is handing out leaflets about when I got home. They took my TV, my
energy waste in the town centre, so laptop and my wife’s jewellery. Luckily, I
she isn’t coming home for lunch had my wallet and keys with me.
either. Woman: Was there anyone else in the house?
Woman: OK, then. Have fun and I’ll see you Man: No. My wife and kids were at the
later. cinema.
Boy: Bye!
2. Girl: When I was younger, I had lots of
3. Girl: It was pouring with rain last night. problems at home. I used to bully
Boy: I know, but it’s only drizzling now. other children at school to make me
Girl: I hope the sun is shining tomorrow for feel better. Then one day I realised
the school sports day. that making other people feel bad
didn’t solve my problems. I talked to
my teachers and they helped me find
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3. Boy: If you get lost in the jungle, you Dialogue 2
should find a river and follow it Woman: Hello, what seems to be the problem?
downstream. You should sleep in a Girl: There’s something wrong with my
tree and be careful what you eat – connection. I can’t get on the Internet.
lots of things in the jungle are Woman: Have you checked all the wires?
poisonous! Girl: Just a moment … oh, sorry! I think my
Ex. 2 p. 20 cat pulled one of the wires out!
Woman: No problem. Have a nice day!
Man: Good morning, Officer Martin. What
have you got there? Dialogue 3
Woman: Photographs of crimes that happened Assistant: Can I help you?
around the city. I think we know who all Boy: Yes, please. I need a new mobile phone.
the criminals are. Assistant: Would you like to look at our latest models?
Man: Let me see. Oh, yes. There’s Smith Boy: No, not really. I’m looking for something
stealing a wallet from a tourist in really simple.
Leicester Square. And who’s this spraying Assistant: Do you want one with a camera or
paint on a statue? Internet?
Woman: That’s Jameson. He’s always getting into Boy: No ... just something I can call or text with.
trouble for vandalism.
Dialogue 4
Man: Is this Clay robbing a bank?
Boy: Wow! Look at this phone!
Woman: No, Clay is stealing a car in this picture
Girl: Cool! I can’t believe people actually used
here. That’s Peters robbing the bank. He
those!
only managed to steal £100, though,
Boy: Yeah, technology’s come a long way.
and we caught him pretty quickly.
Girl: That’s for sure ... Though I’d quite like one.
Man: Good work. Who’s this stealing clothes
It’s really neat!
from a shop? I don’t recognise him.
Boy: You’re mad!
Woman: That’s a man called Robbins. The
security guard at the shopping centre
Skills Practice 6
caught him and called us this morning.
Ex. 1 p. 24
Ex. 3 p. 20 Girl: I didn’t see Mark at school today. Is he
1. What’s wrong? OK?
2. Where did you last have it? Boy: I don’t know. I’ll send him an SMS
3. Have you looked in your bag? message. Where’s my phone?
4. Will you tell the police? Girl: It’s right there on your bed.
Boy: Oh, yes. Thanks.
Module 6 Girl: Is that a pager on your chair?
Boy: Yes, it’s my dad’s old one. He’s a doctor
Ex. 4 p. 22 & Ex. 5 p. 23
and they still use them at the hospital.
Dialogue 1 Girl: Really? OK, let’s do our homework. Have
Mike: Turn the TV on, Ed. I want to watch the you got the memory stick with our
match. project on it?
Ed: What channel is it on? Boy: Yes, it’s here somewhere ... . Oh, here it
Mike: Sports Plus. is on my desk, next to the computer. I’ll
Ed: I can’t get that channel. I haven’t got a put it into the slot on the tower.
satellite dish. Girl: What happened to your webcam?
Boy: Nothing. It’s on top of my computer
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Girl: No, it’s not here. Maybe it fell onto the ‘Batman Begins’ where he stars as
floor? Batman.
Boy: You’re right. It’s here under the desk.
Ex. 2 p. 28
Ex. 2 p. 24 2 Woman: Welcome to our music group, Leon.
1. What’s wrong? Which instrument do you play?
2. Can you help me? Boy: The trumpet, Mrs Barlow.
3. What’s next? Woman: That’s excellent! We need a trumpet
4. Is that all? Thanks! player. Now, you probably know most
of the music group already. That’s
Module 7 Helen over there playing the flute.
Ex. 4 p. 26 & Ex. 5 p. 27 Boy: Oh, yes. She’s in my Science class.
Good afternoon! My name’s Linda Smith and today And is that Marie playing the violin?
on ‘Movie Madness’ we are going to review an old Woman: No, that’s her sister Jenny. Marie
science fiction film – ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’. plays the sitar – it’s a traditional
instrument from Asia.
‘E.T.’ was directed by Steven Spielberg. Henry Boy: Wow, that’s cool. Who is playing the
Thomas stars as Elliott, a lonely boy living with his bass drum?
mother, his older brother and younger sister. Woman: That’s Sara. She’s in Year 11 so you
The story begins when Elliott finds an alien that was probably don’t know her.
left behind on Earth by his spaceship. The alien, Boy: No, I don’t. But I know Claire, she’s my
called E.T., cannot survive on earth and Elliott must sister’s best friend. What’s she playing?
help him find a way to communicate with his Woman: The tin whistle. Her granddad is from
spaceship. Ireland and he taught her to play it
when she was little. She’s very good.
‘E.T.’ was really popular when it first came out in 1982.
Many people went to see it. It is very entertaining and Module 8
gives a positive message about childhood, friendship Ex. 4 p. 30 & Ex. 5 p. 31
and kindness. It is definitely a must-see.
1 On which floor is Mr Lenny’s office?
Skills Practice 7 Man: Is Mr Lenny’s office on the 4th floor?
Woman: No, it’s on the 5th floor.
Ex. 1 p. 28
Man: Oh, thanks.
1. Boy: I like programmes about real life. I like Woman: I don’t think he’s there at the moment,
to know what’s happening in other though. I think he’s on the 2nd floor, in
countries as well as my own. It’s often the canteen. He usually has his lunch
sad or depressing, but I think we need around one o’clock.
to understand what’s going on Man: Oh, I see. Well, perhaps I’ll go to the 2nd
around the world. floor then.
2. Boy: Hi, Julie! How was the film last night? 2 Where’s Pam’s house?
Girl: It was great! The actors were so funny! Girl: Are you coming to my party on Friday?
It’s a shame you couldn’t come. Boy: Of course, Pam. Just tell me the address
Boy: I know, but I always have my music again. You live in Queen Street, don’t you?
lesson on Thursday evening. Girl: No, I live at number 10, King Street.
3. Girl: I think Christian Bale is amazing. He’s Boy: Is King Street near High Street?
tall with dark hair and he’s great at Girl: Yes, that’s right. Our house is next to the
his job. My favourite one of his films is hospital.
Boy: Great. See you there.

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3 Where will Diane and her mum go this 4. Girl: Do you like your new house?
afternoon? Boy: Yes, it’s great! It’s got a big garden.
Woman: Diane, I’m going to the mall this Dad is even talking about building a
afternoon and then to the museum. swimming pool there.
Would you like to come with me? Girl: Wow! My flat hasn’t got a garden,
Girl: The museum? I’d rather go to the art but it has got a balcony.
gallery, Mum. I hear there’s a great
5. Man: I usually go somewhere warm on
exhibition on there at the moment.
holiday. Last year I went to Italy. I
Woman: Oh, is there?
thought about going to Spain this
Girl: Yes, they’ve got an exhibition of posters
year, but then I decided to do
of films from the last fifty years.
something different, so I’m going to
Woman: That sounds interesting. Let’s go there
try hiking in New Zealand.
instead, then.
4 How much is a ticket for an adult? Ex. 2 p. 32
Man: How many tickets do you want? 1. How was your holiday?
Girl: Two, one for me and one for my mum. 2. You went to France, didn’t you?
Man: That’s ten pounds for an adult and six for 3. Where did you stay?
a child. So, sixteen pounds altogether, 4. Was it hot?
please.
Girl: Is the castle open all day? Final Skills Practice Test
Man: It closes at five o’clock, but you’ve got
plenty of time to see everything. Make Task 1 p. 34
sure you watch the 3D video on the 1. Girl: You look nice today.
ground floor. Boy: Thanks. This is my new T-shirt.
Girl: Great! Thanks. Girl: I love the colour.

Skills Practice 8 2. Girl: I fell off my bike on the way to school

and sprained my wrist. I can’t write
Ex. 1 p. 32
now.
1. Woman: I used to live on a farm in the country,
but now I live in the city. My office is 3. Boy: I haven’t got a computer, but my
on the seventeenth floor of a sister lets me use hers. I’d like one of
skyscraper and my home is on the my own. Maybe I’ll get one on my
fourth floor of a block of flats. birthday!

2. Girl: There is a cinema in my town and a Task 2 p. 34

theatre, but there isn’t a mall. When we 1. Man: Are you sure you want to do this?
want to shop we have to go to the Boy: Yes. I’m not a bit scared. Bungee
nearest city. jumping is cool!
3. Woman: That museum was very interesting. Man: OK. When I say go, jump off the bridge.
Man: Yes, the T-Rex was huge! 2. Woman: Can I help you?
Woman: Let’s go to the harbour now. There Girl: I’m looking for a helmet for rock
are some great restaurants where we climbing.
can have dinner. Woman: OK. Let me show you what we’ve got.
Man: Yes, and tomorrow we can climb the
mountain outside the town.
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3. Girl: Which boat is the one we’re going 4. Woman: What are you doing, Jane? Are you
on? writing an email?
Boy: It’s the brown one over there. Girl: No, I’m writing a card to send to Aunt
Girl: Great! I think I’m going to like sailing! Ellen.
Woman: Oh, that’s nice. I always text my aunt.
Task 3 p. 34 Girl: I know.
Woman: Clean-up day is a really good idea. Is
5. Boy: What’s your Science homework today,
that Rob over there?
Rosie?
Boy: Yes, he’s taking all the bottles to the
Girl: To write about an animal in danger.
recycling bin.
Boy: Like tigers and elephants?
Woman: Who’s picking up the rubbish on the
Girl: Yes, but I’m going to write about
beach? Is it Joel?
pandas. I love pandas. They’re so
Boy: No, that’s Tom. Joel is putting up a
cute!
poster at the café.
Woman: And look, someone’s planting a tree.
Who’s that?
Boy: It’s Larry. He knows everything about
trees.
Woman: Is Simon here today?
Boy: Yes. Simon’s in charge of the food
and drinks for everyone.
Woman: Oh, I see.
Boy: All this cleaning up makes us hungry!

Task 4 p. 35
1. Girl: Why are the police outside?
Boy: Someone broke into a shop last night.
Girl: Which one? The clothes shop?
Boy: No, the computer shop next to the
sports shop.
Girl: That’s terrible!
2. Girl: What are you wearing for the party,
Penny?
Girl: A dress, I think.
Girl: Your red dress?
Girl: No, the white dress with a black belt.
3. Boy: Where’s Ben today?
Girl: He can’t play football today. He
pulled a muscle in his leg.
Boy: How did that happen?
Girl: Our dog ran away and he tried to run
after it.
Boy: Well I hope he gets better soon. We
need him!

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