Preparing For Speaking Test

CONTENT
ВВЕДЕНИЕ .....................................................................................................4
PREPARING FOR SPEAKING TEST 1"Appearance.Families.Friends".......5
SPEAKING TEST 1 .......................................................................................18
PREPARING FOR SPEAKING TEST 2" Student's life. " ............................20
SPEAKING TEST 2 .......................................................................................44
PREPARING FOR SPEAKING TEST 3 " Dwellings" .............................46
SPEAKING TEST 3 .....................................................................................60
PREPARING FOR SPEAKING TEST 4 "Travelling. Holidays." ................62
SPEAKING TEST 4 .......................................................................................74
PREPARING FOR SPEAKING TEST 5 " Healthy lifestyle." ......................76
SPEAKING TEST 5 .......................................................................................88
PREPARING FOR SPEAKING TEST 6 " The Natural World." ..................90
SPEAKING TEST 6 .....................................................................................119
PREPARING FOR SPEAKING TEST 7 "Mass Media" .............................121
SPEAKING TEST 7 .....................................................................................138
PREPARING FOR SPEAKING TEST 8 " Inventions and Technologies" .140
SPEAKING TEST 8 .....................................................................................149
PREPARING FOR SPEAKING TEST 9 "Education" ................................151
SPEAKING TEST 9 .....................................................................................158
PREPARING FOR SPEAKING TEST 10 " Work and Jobs"......................161
SPEAKING TEST 10 ...................................................................................179
CПИСОК ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМОЙ ЛИТЕРАТУРЫ ........................................181
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ВВЕДЕНИЕ
Данное пособие предназначено для студентов 1 и 2 курсов ИПР
всех уровней. Основная цель пособия – помочь студентам в выполнении
задания по «Говорению», которое состоит из 3 частей: ответов на
вопросы, описание картинок и составление диалогов.
Предлагаемые в пособии упражнения и задания носят
тренировочный характер, и помогают студентам подготовиться к
рубежному и итоговому контролю.
Данное пособие содержит тематику программы «General English»
1. Personal Identification
2. Student’s life
3. Dwellings
4. Travelling
5. Healthy lifestyle
6. Natural World
7. Mass Media
8. Inventions and Technologies
9. Education
10.Work and Job.
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PREPARING FOR SPEAKING TEST 1
A. APPEARANCE AND CLOTHING
1. Use the list of materials that clothes are made of to fill in the blanks.
denim - wool - lycra - cotton - polyester - velvet -

cashmere - leather - silk ,- corduroy - suede - linen - fur-
nylon
1. He wore a simple T-shirt and blue denim jeans to the party.

2. Whenever he rides his motorbike he always wears……………clothing
for protection.
3. Her jumper, which is made of pure shetland……………, shrank in the
wash.
4. He has very expensive taste: all his shirts and ties are
pure…………..and feel so soft.
5. Most professional athletes now wear……………clothing as it is both
close fitting and easy to move around in.
6. In winter he always wears casual……………….trousers as they are so
thick and keep him warm.
7. He prefers to wear T-shirts that are 100% ……………………….as he
has sensitive skin.
8. I love my new soft……………………………………shoes, but they
are difficult to keep clean.
9. The shirt is made of……………………so it hardly ever creases.
10.………………is ideal for the summer but it creases within five
minutes of wearing it.
11.The red thick………………………….robe made the king look truly
majestic.
12.…………………….coats are becoming less and less popular due to
pressure from animal rights groups.
13.………………….sweaters are perfect for winter as they are both warm
and soft against the skin.
14.Thin tights and stockings are usually 90 %....................with some
lycra.
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2. Fill in the correct verb: match, suit or fit.
1. Most of my clothes don’t fit me now that I’ve put on so much weight.
2. She shouldn’t wear red; it doesn’t………………………………..her.
3. Those navy blue shoes……………………………………….her navy
blue dress perfectly.
4. That jacket really…………………………………….him; he looks
great
5. My shoes don’t ………………………………..me; they’re far too big
6. He was wearing one blue sock and one red one; they didn’t
………………
3. In pairs comment on each picture using the following expressions.

Useful expressions
…goes with… …doesn’t match… …looks good on…
…doesn’t suit/fit… …clashes with… …don’t go together
well…
eg . A: The man is dressed in a pair of shorts which doesn’t match his shirt
and tie.
B: Yes. His tie clashes with his shorts.
4. First match the words with their definitions, then discuss which styles
you like or don’t like giving reasons.
1. Tasteful and stylish A formal

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2. Fashionable and modern B conservative
3. Dirty and untidy C trendy
4. Clean and neatly dressed D scruffy
5. Comfortable and informal E eccentric
6. Strange and unconventional F smart
7. Sober and conventional G elegant
8. Smart and conventional H casual
e. g. 1- G
5. First read the description of the people’s clothes, then match
pictures 1, 2, 3 with the descriptions.
A. As this man works in a factory he has to wear loose-fitting clothes so that

he feels comfortable and moves around more easily. He also has to wear a
helmet to protect his head. He’s wearing blue denim dungarees and an open-
necked checked shirt .The sleeves of his shirt are rolled up .The general look
is scruffy and a bit dirty, but that is because the clothes he’s wearing are his
practical, working clothes.
B. This lady is smartly dressed for business. She's wearing a fitted, straight
black above-the –knee skirt with a while long-sleeved shirt. Over the shirt
she’s wearing a fitted black and white checked jacket. She’s also wearing
black nylon tights with black high-heeled shoes. She’s carrying a briefcase.
Her whole look is smart, elegant and classic.
C .This man is dressed in a stylish and smart but casual way. He’s wearing a
light green polo-shirt and light-coloured trousers. Over the shirt he’s wearing
a loosely-tailored brown checked jacket.
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6. Look at pictures.
Compare the clothes in pictures A and B.

What can you tell about the people wearing the clothes in pictures A
and B? Would you ever dress like them?
Describe the traditional clothes in your country.
Do you like to vary the types of clothes you wear?
B. FAMILIES, FRIENDS, RELATIONSHIPS
1. Look at the words in the table, then match them with their definitions.
male female definitions

1.grandfather grandmother a. if your mother or father remarries, you
have a…
2.uncle aunt b. if the person you marry dies, you are a...
3.cousin cousin c. your brother’s/sister’s children
4.father-in-law mother-in-law d. the brother and sister of the person you
marry
5.brother-in- sister-in-law e. the father and mother of the person you
law marry
6.nephew niece f. your aunt’s or uncle’s children
7.widower widow g. your parent’s brother and sister
8.stepfather stepmother h. your parent’s parents
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2. Look at the words and their definitions.
an old friend = someone you have known for a long time

a close friend = a good friend/someone you like and trust
your best friend = the one friend you feel closest to
classmates = other people in your class
flatmates = people you share a house/flat with, who are not your family
colleagues = people you work with;
3. What makes a good friend? Tick the qualities you like your
friends/mates to have. Can you think of other qualities you like your
friends/mates to have?
intelligence , sincerity , reliability , good looks , kindness, honesty,

patience , single-mindedness, seriousness, idealism, optimism , openness,
talent , confidence , ambition, informality , faithfulness
eg. I like my friends to have a sense of humour.
4. What are the adjectives formed from the qualities in the box? Work
in pairs and describe your ideal friends/mates.
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5. What adjectives come to mind when you look at each of these pictures
above? First talk about the first picture, then about the second one.
6. Fill in the gaps with words from the list.
unsociable - lively - rebellious - sensitive - stubborn -

carefree- mischievous- mature - sociable - dependent
1. Some people are unsociable and prefer their own company to being with
other people.
2. She’s a very…………………..child; she bursts into tears at the slightest
criticism.
3. It’s easy to be………………………when you are young and single with
no responsibilities.
4. Sam is an extremely…………………………..little boy who is always
getting into trouble.
5. Most teenagers go through a …………………………stage when they
refuse to do what their parents want.
6. Young children can be so…………………….; if they don’t want to eat
something they won’t.
7. Sally has such a……………………….personality; she’s great fun to be
with.
8. He’s six now, but he’s so………………………..on his mum that he never
leaves her side.
9. People who are……………………………have no difficulty making new
friends.
10. Their parents allow them plenty of freedom because they are
very………………….for their age.
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7. Fill in the gaps with words from the list.
nostalgic - approachable- protective - caring - strict -

conservative - solitary - tolerant - active - frail
1. Some parents are very protective of their children and worry about their
every move.
2. Old people often feel rather…………………….when they start to think
about their youth.
3. My parents are very……………………………- they control my every
move.
4. His grandfather looks very………………………..He’s nearly 90 and can’t
move much.
5. Meg’s mother is so easy to talk to. She’s one of the
most………………….people I know.
6. Bill is a………………………person. He spends most of his time alone.
7. She’s very ……………………….person; she has lots of patience with her
three young children.
8. Old people tend to be rather………………………..in their beliefs and
don’t accept new ideas easily.
9. My main memory of my grandmother is her loving, …………………….
nature.
10. Despite her age, she’s very………………………., she walks regularly
and even attends keep-fit classes.
8. Think of someone you know who plays an important part in your

life. Describe him/her and your relationship using the vocabulary and
the useful expressions below. You may use your own ideas as well.
Useful expressions
get on well with… be on the same wavelength …

share the same interests … get along with … see eye to eye...
child adult elderly person

Physical appealing, strong, fit, wrinkled, frail,
characteristics healthy-looking, attractive, slim, weak,
cute-looking well-built etc. thinning hair
etc.
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Aspects of mischievous, strict, wise, tolerant,
personality playful, responsible, irritable, loving,
sweet, lively, caring, approachable,
stubborn, understanding, nostalgic,
rebellious, protective, obstinate
confused, childish conservative, etc.
etc. modern,
patient etc.
Under certain active, carefree, employed, lonely,
circumstances protected etc. secure, settled, independent,
people can be stable etc retired,
solitary etc.
eg. My grandfather is tall and dark skinned with thinning grey hair. He
plays an important part in my life. I get on very well with him although he’s
quite old and has some conservative ideas. He’s always approachable and
loving. Now that he’s retired he has plenty of time to spend with me, which
is great.
9. Look at the words describing the advantages and disadvantages of

youth and old age in the boxes below. Using the useful expressions
provided, talk about the good and bad things of youth and old age.
Advantages Disadvantages
Youth protected, carefree, fun, dependent, restricted,
adventure-filled, active, controlled,
playful, confined, confused,
healthy, lively overloaded,
pressured
Old age restful, independent, ignored, housebound, lonely,
secure, solitary,
nostalgic, leisurely, weary, irritable, bored,
respected, fragile
settled lifestyle, wise
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Useful expressions
at an age when… it is a period of life when ... it is a stage when…

a time when…
e.g. To be young is a period of life when you are protected and can be
carefree. You are at an age when….
10. Think about an elderly person you know and imagine how his/her life
has changed since he/she retired. Describe his/her present situation using
the expressions below.
Expressing change
He is more/less he has more/fewer he has become more/less
Talk about the difference between the lives of the old people in the
photographs.
In what ways do you think families are important?
Describe your relationship with your parents and grandparents.
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C. LIVING TOGETHER
1. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
eye to eye - independence - fell out - share - quarrel-

make up - privacy - can’t stand - respect - sociable
1. What I don’t like about sharing a flat is the lack of………… .You
can’t really keep anything secret.
2. Sharon’s lack of…………………..for my belongings used to infuriate
me. She would borrow my clothes without asking me, and then leave
them on the floor.
3. After having lived together for only two month,
they……………………..each other. Things have obviously gone
badly wrong.
4. Paul and Gareth don’t always see………………………… about
matters such as cleaning the house. Paul wants the house cleaned every
day, and Gareth only once a month.
5. Ian………………………with his flatmate after he continued to play
loud music even after he had asked him to turn it down.
6. Some people like shared flats as it is more………………………., and
they don’t get lonely.
7. Flatmates should always……………………………expenses, such as
bills and rent, equally.
8. The two flatmates had a very big………………………over the
washing-up.
9. Jeremy and George’s argument was so big that I’m sure they’ll
never…………………….. .
10.Although you may lose some……………………………living in a
shared flat, it is certainly safer than living on your own.
2. Match 1-8 with a-i.
1. feeling sure about your own ability…… a. aggressive

2. boring…………….. b. cheerful
3. likely to fight or argue……………… c. self-confident
4. thinking you are better than others…………. d. tolerant
5. always telling the truth…………… e. sense of humour
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6. ability to laugh at things…………… f. dull
7. feeling happy…………….. g. arrogant
8. unhappy to give money or help people……… h. honest
9. able to accept ideas you don’t agree with…… i. mean
3. In magazines you often see questionnaires which help analyse

characters. Match the words below with the questions about your
flatmate.
friendly , helpful , vain , organized , quite , sympathetic,

fun-loving , home-loving , untidy , outgoing , talkative , sensitive
1. Does he/she spend all his/her time in the bathroom looking in the
mirror?...............
2. Does he/she keep everything in the flat in perfect
order?...............................
3. Does he or she leave all his/her clothes and belongings lying on the
floor?...............
4. Does he/she listen to your problems and always offer a shoulder to cry
on?.............
5. Does he/she not give anyone else a chance to speak?...........................
6. Does he/she get upset if somebody has shouted at
him/her?............................
7. Does he/she always greet you with a smile and a few kind
words?...................
8. Does he/she do his/her share of the housework, and more if you’ve got
a lot of work?.....................
9. Is he/she always friendly and sociable?...........................
10.Does he/she enjoy joking and having a good time?..............................
11.Does he/she prefer to stay at home rather than go out?........................
12.Do you sometimes not know whether he/she is in the flat or
not?...............
4. Match the words with the appropriate definitions below.
1. party animal
2. night owl
3. body builder
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4. chatter-box
5. bookworm
6. vegetarian
7. fitness freak
8. workaholic
9. DIY enthusiast
10.globetrotter
a) someone who doesn’t eat meat ……………………………………….

b) someone who prefers to be active during the night, rather than during
the day…………………………………………………………………
c) someone who can’t stop talking ………………………………………
d) someone who enjoys making things for the house ……………………
e) someone who spends a lot of time reading books……………………..
f) someone obsessed with keeping fit…………………………………….
g) someone who likes to develop their muscles…………………………..
h) someone who spends most of their time working……………………..
i) someone who likes going out all the time……………………………..
j) someone who travels a lot and to many different countries……………
5. James is a student. He seeks a flatmate with permanent job, who is

quite and tidy. Pets welcome. He is looking for a flatmate because the flat
he rents is very expensive. He advertises in the newspaper. Four people
reply. Look at the information about the four people and discuss whom
he would choose to live with and why.
ANDREW CATHERINE MAX TRACEY

Saxophone Journalist Steady Shift
player Very quite job worker
Non-smoker Vegetarian Active (incl.
Very tidy Works long social nights)
Temporarily hours life Friendly
out of work Enjoys personality
loud Needs
music space for
Keeps fitness
pet dog equipment
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6. Discussing in pairs topics related to the theme «Living together».
What «house rules» would you make if you were to share a room/flat
with someone else?
How would you divide up the housework?
Would you rather live by yourself or share a flat?
What qualities do you think are important in the person you would
choose to share a flat with?
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SPEAKING TEST 1
Personal identification
Part 1.
We’ll start by talking about yourselves.
Who is your best friend? What is he like?

Do you look like your father or mother?
Can you think of a famous person you would describe as beautiful
or handsome?
What would you like to change about your character?
Part 2.
These two pictures show different girls. Compare and contrast these
pictures. Say what is common and different between them and what
personal information about the girls we can get thanks to these pictures.
You will have 1 minute to think about what you are going to say.
Part 3.
Imagine you and your friend are thinking of making new friends.
Decide where you can find them and who would you like to meet. Choose
from:
at the University
in the Internet
in the street
at a night club
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Together discuss positive and negative sides of each option and
choose ONE. Find out your partner’s opinion. You will have one minute
to think about what you are going to say.
Remember to:
discuss all the options
be polite
take an active part in the discussion:
- come up with your ideas
- express your opinion on each option
- give good reasons
- find out your friend’s attitudes and take them into account
- invite your friend to come up with suggestions
- come to an agreement
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A. DAILY ROUTINES
1. Look at the words in the box related to the topic. Put them into
correct places in the table.
wake up , have breakfast, have a shower, leave home, get to work,

stay in, go out, play cards/poker/bridge, do the shopping, lie in bed, get
up, go to bed, have snacks, have a bath/a wash, clean/brush teeth, have
a lunch break, leave work, get home, come round, do the washing
up/the ironing, cook breakfast/dinner, fall asleep, have a shave
Sleep
Food
Keeping clean
Work
Spare time
Housework
2. Read and answer the questionnaire. Do it «Always put off until

tomorrow what you can do today».
Now! Do you get on with things you have to do, or are you like people -
always finding excuses and reasons to put things off? Look at the lists
below and tick () the things which you think you should do.
At home
- make your bed every day
- open your mails as soon as it arrives
- pay any bills as soon as you get them
- reply any letters from friends
Learning English
- look at your vocabulary notes every day
- revise your grammar every day
- do your homework
- speak some English every day
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Self- improvement
- eat a balanced meal once a day
- read the newspaper every day
- take some exercise every day
- go to the cinema once a week
Now give yourself one point for each thing you ticked.
Now add another point for anything you’ve ticked but have already done recently.
Take away a point for everything you haven’t done yet.
24-36 points: you get on with things, but be careful! You may be a bit too
efficient for most people.
12-23 points: you tend to put things off but you recognize that you are
not perfect.
0-11 points: you put things off until the last moment. Never mind! Most
people are like you.
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3. Look at the useful expressions and activities below. How much time do
you usually spend doing them each week?
Useful expressions:
every day/ Sunday, always, never, once a week/ a month,
two/ three hours a day, etc.
- earning money - resting and sleeping - washing and dressing

- eating and drinking - shopping - travelling
- doing housework - talking to people - studying
- doing leisure activities
Work in pairs. Ask and say what you do every day.
1. What time do you usually get up in morning?

2. Do you get up early at weekends?
3. Who cooks breakfast for you?
4. When do you leave home in the morning?
5. Do you do the housework?
6. Where do you usually have your lunch/ dinner?
7. How often do you see your friends?
8. What do you like doing in your spare time?
9. When do you go to bed?
10.How often do you go shopping?
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B. HOBBIES AND PASTIMES
1. Identify the hobbies and pastimes in the pictures, then say what kind
of equipment, qualities and skills you need for each one of them.
2. Complete the table using words from the list below.
stamps, records, coins, basketball, soccer, model planes, fishing, billiards,

music, TV, video, birds, collages, a musical instrument, cinema, films, darts,
hiking, butterflies, chess, sailing, paper flowers
collect
play
watch/listen to
go
make
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3. Write the equipment and qualities that are needed for the hobbies
listed in the table. You will need to use some words more than once. You
may add ideas of your own.
Equipment: canoe, books, chessboard, hook, paddles, seeds, uniform,

boots, violin, piano, guitar, stamps, ball, album, trumpet, rod, training shoes,
wet suit, chess set, gardening tools, helmet, plants, net, magnifying glass
Qualities/skills: energetic, patient, creative, observant, organized,

quick, active, persistent, tolerant, methodical, fit, knowledgeable,
courageous, strong, musical, imaginative, clever
Equipment Qualities/skills
playing violin, piano, guitar, patient, persistent,
musical trumpet musical
instrument
basketball
fishing
stamp
collecting
canoeing
reading
playing
chess
gardening
4. Using the words above tell your partner what special equipment and
qualities are needed for each hobby.
eg. To be able to play a musical instrument you need to have an instrument,

such as a violin, a piano, guitar, or trumpet. You also need to be patient
and persistent because you will need to practice a lot. It also helps if you
are musical.
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5. Complete the table below with the appropriate forms of the nouns or
adjectives.
Nouns Adjectives
patience
organized
persistence
tolerance
knowledgeable
courageous
strength
imagination
activity
creative
methodical
cleverness
patience - memory - talent - knowledge - ear- organization-

speed- accuracy - rhythm - eye - competition - stamina
1. Record producers can recognize talented musicians because they have

a good ………………………..for music.
2. When making a collection of stamps or any other object, it helps to
have a sense of………………….
3. Dancers and musicians alike should possess a sense
of………………………….
4. ……………….is important for a darts player as he must throw the dart
at a small target.
5. For hobbies such as fishing or bird-watching……………………is an
essential quality.
6. When painting a picture you need to have a good…………………for
colour and details.
7. Physically demanding sports require…………………………………. .
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8. In running races the key factor is…………………………………… .
9. To do this jigsaw puzzle without looking at the picture requires a
good…………… .
10.To play a musical instrument well, you also need to have a certain
amount of……..
11.To play basketball one has to have a good ……………………of the
rules.
12.There is an element of…………………………and a desire to win in
every sport.
7. Fill in the words from the list in the table below.
develops engineering skills , relaxing, develops a sense of rhythm, highly

dangerous, risk of injury, become fitter, expensive, lonely, encourages
creativity, creates atmosphere, need(s) special clothes, expands your horizons
benefits drawbacks
playing a develop knowledge of music and expensive, requires a lot of
musical rhythm, become more skilful practice
instrument
basketball …………………………, .........................................
encourages a competitive and
team spirit
fishing peaceful, brings you closer toDoesn’t encourage fitness,
nature,………………………… …………………., boring,
time consuming
listening to can be both relaxing and …………………………
music stimulating, ……………………, ………
gives a lot of pleasure
dance greater fitness and health, …………………………,
classes opportunity for social expensive fees
contact,………………………..
knitting ……………………….., can doesn’t encourage
make original designs, communication with other
economical people,……………………
car racing promotes self-confidence and ………………………,
courage,……………………. expensive, very
competitive
travelling …………………….., exciting requires flexible lifestyle,
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………………………….
8. Talk about each pastime from the table in exercise 7. Choose a hobby
you are interested in. Using the ideas above and the useful expressions
below discuss a) the qualities you need for the hobby, b) any equipment
you need, c) its benefits and drawbacks
Useful expressions
need, must have, require, an advantage, a benefit, of course,
obviously, to begin with, at the start
eg. Playing a musical instrument will help you develop knowledge of music
and rhythm. It will also help you become more skilful. However, it can be
quite an expensive hobby which requires a lot of practice. It can be
isolating as you will need to spend a lot of time on your own.
9. Compare the following pastimes/ hobbies using the expressions below.
more than, less than, the most / least of, the best
eg. Reading is more relaxing hobby than playing chess. ….
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What are the hobbies in the pictures?
What special skills are needed for these hobbies?
What are the most popular pastimes in your country?
What should you consider before taking up a hobby?
C. FORMS OF ENTERTAINMENT
1. Here is a list of some forms of entertainment. Can you think of

anymore?
circus
………………
boxing
opera
………………
bullfighting
………………
casino
………………
ballet
……………….
amusement park
concerts
……………….
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2. Use the negative and the positive adjectives and the useful expressions
to say why you like or dislike two of the above forms of entertainment.
Positive adjectives Negative adjectives

interesting - educational boring - noisy
enjoyable - funny offensive- violent - upsetting
elegant - lively barbaric- dull - horrifying
intellectual - emotional harmful- loud - childish
fascinating - cultural uncivilized - tiring
cheap - civilized dangerous - addictive
relaxing - energetic crowded - cruel
exciting - thrilling expensive
Useful expressions
I’d like/love to I don’t fancy…. I (don’t/wouldn’t) enjoy

I’m (not) keen on… (sth)is not my cup of tea
(sth) is right up my street
eg. I like going to the theatre because I find it a very interesting and
civilized form of entertainment. I wouldn’t enjoy watching bullfighting
because I find it cruel and barbaric.
3. The Jones family are on holiday in Spain, and they wish to go out for
the evening. Their son, Tom, likes music and video games, and their 4-
year-old daughter, Jane, likes animals. Look at the pictures below and
discuss with your partner where they would, or would not like to go.
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4. Discuss in pairs topics related to the theme.
Which form of entertainment would be closer to your age group/to

your grandparents’? Give your reasons.
If you were an entertainer, what would you prefer to be, an actor or
bullfighter? Give reasons
D. FILMS
1. Using the words below, decide what type of films these pictures
represent.
western - animated film - science fiction film - romance-

comedy - detective film - adventure film - horror film
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2. The following words are associated with a visit to the cinema. Match
the words to their definitions.
1.ticket a. the short break in the middle of the film

2.usher b. piece of paper/card showing that you have
paid for enter
3.screen c. the machine which makes the film appear on
the screen
4.projector d. the person who shows you where to sit
5.interval e. the flat vertical surface on which the film
appears
6.certificate f. the place where the audience sits
7.auditorium g. an official guide to the suitable viewing age of
the audience
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3. Below is a list of adjectives that can be used to describe certain films.
With your partner, discuss which boxes the words should go in. Many of
the words can be used more than once.
exciting , funny , humorous , sentimental , pessimistic , moving , violent ,

action-packed, intellectual , light-hearted , ghastly, watchable , clichéd ,
colourful , charming , dark, thrilling , bloody , dull , frightening , witty ,
optimistic
Films Positive Negative

Romance charming, moving sentimental, clichéd
Cartoon/Animated film
Horror film
Comedy
Adventure film
eg. SA: Romances can be charming and moving in many ways.

SB: Yes, but I don’t like them. I find them clichéd and sentimental.
4. Use some of the words in the table to describe to your partner a film
you have seen recently.
eg. SA: I saw «Die Hard 2» last week. It was really thrilling but a bit
bloody and violent in some parts.
5. Fill in the blanks with the words below.
box office , sequel , screenplay , director, budget , action-packed ,

soundtrack , special effects, on set , co-star , camera crew , stuntmen ,
on location, star, producer , cast , car chase
1. My brother loves the excitement and energy of a(n)…………… ……film.

2. The…………………..wasn’t happy with the shot and instructed the actors
to do it again.
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3. The epic film «Ben Hur» was famous for having a(n) ………………of
thousands.
4. ………………………..take the place of actors in a film when a scene is
too dangerous or risky.
5. The …………………………..of the latest Spielberg film was written by a
team of 50 writers.
6. The actors had to be……………………….by 5 o’clock in the morning for
an early start.
7. For his next film, Fellini has hired twenty extra camera operators to
complete his………………………… .
8. The……………………….is responsible for obtaining the money to make
the film and organizing the publicity.
9. Even though «Die Hard 2» is a(n)………………………….., it has a
different storyline and new actors.
10. The scene with the………………………along the motorway was the
most exciting I’ve ever seen.
11. The entire crew and cast are moving out of the studio and
filming……………………….in Uruguay for a month.
12. It is said that the latest James Bond film has a 200 million
dollar……………… .
13. ET was a massive………………………….success and continues to be
popular to this day.
14. Even though the explosion looked very realistic it was actually filmed
using…………….
15. Tom Cruise has been the……………………of many successful films.
16. Faye Dunaway was the……………………with Warren Beatty in
Bonnie and Clyde.
17. Vangelis composed the …………………………….for the film.
6. You see these film reviews in the local paper. Discuss, with your
partner, which film you’d both like to see using the following
expressions:
Useful expressions:
What do you think of…? OK. Let’s… …is not my cup of tea
I’d prefer/would rather… I’m not keen on… That’s a good idea
Why don’t we…? How about…?
Bullets over Broadway Interview with a Vampire

Jack Cusack stars in Woody Allen’s Neil Jordan’s version of the Ann Rice
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comedy about a young New York blood-sucker, with Brad Pitt and Tom
playwright whose play is financed by Cruise and Kirsten Dunst as their
a gangster and whose girlfriend is female partner. Classic horror with a
cast in the star part. Good twenties touch of romance.
fun.
Before Sunrise Terminal Velocity
Richard Linklater’s charming film Deran Serafian’s thriller involving
with Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke spies, politics and crime. Skydiving
finding romance in Vienna. to rival “Drop Zone”.
eg. SA: What do you think of «Bullets over Broadway»? SB: I’m not keen
on gangster movies. I’d prefer to watch something more romantic. How
about «Before Sunrise»?...
7. Look at these pictures from films. Can films showing scenes such as
these have a negative effect on society? Discuss with your partner.
E. BOOKS AND READING
1. Look at these book reviews and match the titles with the books. Which
of the books appeals most to you? How often do you read books?
1. My Turn by Mark Norton

2. The Frog Princess by Beatrice Jackson
3. Red Alert on Planet X by Philip Lee
4. A Girl’s Got to Do What a Girl’s Got to Do by Susan Harvey
A. Four astronauts face B. This clever re-working

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danger and adventure in this of a favourite children’s story
thrilling tale. Stranded in is particularly charming.
space, they have to find a way Magical characters help to
home. It’s so involving you create an enchanting scene that
can hear the ticking of a time children will adore. Essential
bomb waiting to explode… bedtime reading for kids.
C. Jackie Ridley is back D. The author describes
again, but this time there’s no his early years in the slums of
stopping her! She’s out of Brooklyn, and the events that
prison and she’s out to get led to his eventual success. A
those who put her there. Her moving, and in some places
success is graphically gruesome, account of a boy
described-gripping from turned man who dragged
beginning to end. himself up to the top of the
charts.
2. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below. Then say
what type of book you like to read and why.
autobiography - novel - science fiction - paperback -

bestseller- editions - fairytale - biographies - volumes
thriller - copy - anthology
1. While on holiday Dave likes to read a good…………………as he

enjoys the suspense of a spy or crime story.
2. The actor had led such an interesting life that he was persuaded to
write a(n)……………….. .
3. The author had written several…………………………detailing the
lives of America’s most famous presidents.
4. When Sheila was young her parents had to read her a(n)
……………….every night before she went to sleep.
5. For many women, a 500-page romantic………………….is an essential
part of their holiday reading.
6. Brian loves stories about aliens and space, so he always buys the latest
in…………………. .
7. The publisher collected all William Wordsworth’s poems and
published them in a(n)………. .
8. Bob Moor’s book turned out to be a(n) ……………………..; it has
been in the top ten for months.
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9. Jerry borrowed a(n) …………………..of “Jane Eyre” from his teacher.
10.The encyclopedia consists of twelve…………………….which you can
buy separately or together.
11.As she was a book collector, Bethany searched for rare first
…………………in every bookshop.
12.The book was published first in hardback which was very expensive,
but was later brought out as a cheaper………………….version.
eg. I like to read thrillers as I enjoy the suspense. They’re really exciting.
3. Fill in the gaps with a word from the list below.
gripping , tear-jerker , unbelievable , boring , suspense , hilarious
1. Johnny Belson’s latest novel was a real……………….; I couldn’t stop

crying all the way through.
2. Bob didn’t get past the first chapter of that autobiography; he found it
so……………………… .
3. The characterization was so poor that it made the story
completely…………………………… .
4. The adventure story was so………………………….that I couldn’t put
it down.
5. Readers were kept in ………………………..until the very end when
they found out who the murderer was.
6. His …………………………accounts of his babysitting nightmares
made me laugh hysterically.
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with a word from the list below. Then
say what books you use at school and what you use them for.
atlas - guidebook - encyclopaedias - reference books-

phrasebook - dictionary - map - textbook
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When I started studying for my A-levels, I had to buy several different
types of books before the courses started. I needed 1) ………………….for
each of my subjects, which contained most of the information I needed. For
any extra information I would go to the library, to look at 2)……………
or3)......................., which contained everything I needed to know. In order to
check my spelling I bought a(n) 4)……………………….and because I was
taking Geography, a(n) 5)……………………… . We were taken on a field
trip to France to improve our French, but we couldn’t have done without
a(n)6)…………………….which helped us with the words we didn’t know.
To make sure we didn’t get lost we bought a(n)7)…………………….. of the
area, and a(n) 8)........................which helped us to find interesting places.
eg. At school we use a textbook for history. It lists all the dates and events
that we need to know about.
5. Look at the titles of the books below. Say a) what you think they are
about and b) whether or not you would like to read them and why.
• Useful expressions
I’d choose/like, I don’t think I’d …, I wouldn’t like…, …seems to be

about…, …could be about…, Perhaps/maybe…, …is obviously a …,
…must be…
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eg. The first book is obviously a romantic novel. It must be about two
people falling in love with each other. However, I don’t think I’d like to
read it. I don’t like love stories so I’d definitely choose something else.
6. Fill in the gaps in the table with one of the words from the list
below. Then say what the advantages and disadvantages of the
different places are.
convenient - periodically - order - variety - limited -expensive -

reference - display - extensive - access
Library inexpensive, don’t have to can only borrow books for
buy books,……………… short periods, not
collection, quiet for studying, always…………………….
good…………………section
Bookshop ………………………………
extensive collection, can
……………………….. books … ,can’t spend too much time
flipping through books,
crowded, noisy
Book Lest books geared towards marketing,
Exhibition on……………………………. crowded,
sold at a discount pressure,……………………
selection, only for newly-
released books
Mobile gives………………………to lack of ………………………,
Library books in remote areas available only………………..
eg.A library is useful as it’s not expensive to join and you don’t have to buy
the books.
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7. Look at pictures A and B.
Compare these two pictures. How often do you go to either of these

two places?
What sort of books does you like reading?
Are there any public libraries in your area?
How could people be encouraged to buy books and read more
F. MUSIC
1. Do you know the types of music in the box below?
rap , rock , heavy metal , reggae , country and western, folk, classical,
opera, funk, jazz , techno , blues , pop , soul , salsa , middle-of-the-road
2. Work in pairs. Talk about your favourite and least favourite types of
music, pieces of music and performers. You can use the words below.
amusing , boring , depressing , exciting , great , interesting ,

irritating , moving , passionate, relaxing , sad , silly , thrilling
eg. I think opera is incredibly boring, but I love rap.
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3. Look at the table below, then say what kind of music you like or don’t
like and what characterizes it. You may use your own ideas.
Kinds of music Characteristics Famous performers

Heavy Metal -very loud, electric rock Iron Maiden, Black
-aggressive Sabbath
-originated in the UK
Classical -long-lasting appeal Beethoven, Mozart
-variety of instruments
used in a number of
different combinations
-originated in Europe
Reggae -expresses a need for Bob Marley
cultural and political
identity
-originated in Jamaica
Rock’n’Roll -marked a rebellious era Elvis Presley, Rolling
after the 2nd World War Stones
-revolutionised the
music industry
-originated in the USA
Hip-hop (rap) -spoken words set to Salt’n’ Pepa, Public
music Enemy
-commenting on social
problems such as
unemployment
-originated in New York
eg. I’m very fond of heavy metal. It is very loud, electric rock music. My
favourite group is Iron Maiden.
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conductor - song writers - musician - soloist - record produce -

lead singer - buskers - composer - backing singers
1. John Jeavous, the……………………………., wrote the theme music

to many films.
2. Paul McCartney and John Lennon were superb…………………….. ,
whose songs are still popular 30 years later.
3. The band sent their demo tape to a……………………………
4. There are always a lot of……………………………on the streets of
London, playing songs and begging for money.
5. The only performer on the stage was
the…………………………….Louise Merriman.
6. During the rehearsal, the ………………………………shouted at the
orchestra because they were not following his lead properly.
7. The lead singer sings the main tune, while
the…………………………….accompany her for the chorus.
8. I have always wanted to be a …………………………….and have
learned to play several instruments.
9. The band «Get This» broke up when
their………………………………..left, because none of the others
had a good enough voice.
5. Match the definitions with the words below, then say when you would
hear or see them.
1. national anthem a. the accompanying music to a film

2. musical b. a play/film in which singing plays
an important part
3. sing-song c. the official song of a country
4.jingle d.people sing their favourite songs
together
5. soundtrack e. a short melodious piece of music
6. tune f. a simple song/tune used for
advertising purposes
eg. You can hear a national anthem at the beginning of a sporting event
such as a football match or athletic meeting.
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6. Look at the table and a) discuss the pros and cons of the ways music
can be listened to and b) the way in which you prefer to listen to it.
Listening to music: Pros Cons

-at home convenient, relaxing need to have the
necessary equipment
-at concerts exciting, good Expensive, very loud
atmosphere
-live in bars creates atmosphere, can be annoying
uplifting
-on the radio convenient, variety of Often poor reception,
music music interrupted by
D.J./adverts
-on TV (video clips) image and sound emphasis on video
combined together, rather than music
promotes the songs
-on a walkman portable, not disturbing may be unaware of
to others surroundings
eg. I quite like listening to music at home as it helps me relax but

unfortunately I don’t have a very good stereo.
7. Underline the odd word out. Then say which of these examples of the
music industry exist in your country and how popular they are. Use the
expressions below.
clothing and T-shirts, scarves, badges, stereo, key rings, mugs,

accessories stickers
publications magazines, books, leaflets, newspapers, posters
venues bars, nightclubs, baton, concerts, gigs
equipment radio, stereo, symphony, hi-fi, record, cassette, CD
player
musical guitar, cello, violin, compact-disc, piano
instruments
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Useful expressions
In my country…, More and more people seem to…,

People prefer…. It is fashionable to…, It is trendy to…,
eg. In my country teenager buy scarves and T-shirts with pictures of their
favourite pop group on. It is also fashionable to buy magazines which
have articles on the latest music crazes.
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SPEAKING TEST 2
Student’s Life
Part 1.
We’ll start talking about yourselves.
What do you like doing in your free/spare time?

Why do we need hobbies?
Do you know any hobbies of famous people?
How does music influence your mood?
Part 2.
Both pictures show different types of concerts. Say what is common

and different between them and what kind of music do you like most.
Part 3.
Imagine some famous singers and bands are flying to your city in 5
days. Your friends and you will have to choose only one concert because
of lack of money and time. Choose from:
a pop concert
a rock concert
a jazz concert
a rap concert
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Together discuss positive and negative sides of EACH option and
choose ONE. Give your reasons.
Remember to:

be polite
- give good reasons
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A. TYPES OF HOUSES
1. Match the words with the pictures.

flats , semi-detached house , terraced house , mansion , cottage,
detached house , castle , villa
2. Match the words with their definitions.
a. flat 1. large house with big gardens in a holiday

resort/tourist area by the sea
b. mansion 2. bedroom and living room all in one

c. castle 3. house with only one storey ( no upstairs)
d. detached house 4. small house in the country or in a village
e. semi-detached 5. joined to several houses to form a raw
house
f. terraced house 6. joined to one other house
g. cottage 7. not joined to any other house
h. bungalow 8. a set of rooms for living which are part of a
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building
i. bedsit 9. a very large expensive house
j. villa 10. a large strong building, built in the past to
protect the people inside from attack
3. Imagine your friend lives in one of the following dwellings (eg. cottage,
flat etc). Use the notes and your own ideas to talk about the styles,
location, size, features and cost of it.
TYPE Cottage Flat

STYLE traditional, old modern
LOCATION village, country city, suburbs
SIZE small, cramped, 1-2 bedroomed, small,
FEATURES medium medium
COST garden, low ceilings, balcony, lift, central heating
thatched roof, cosy cheap, bargain, low priced
reasonable, low priced
TYPE Semi-detached Detached
STYLE modern, traditional modern, traditional
LOCATION city, country, village city, country
SIZE three bedroomed, family medium, family sized,
FEATURES sized spacious
COST garage, garden, central garage, garden, central
heating heating
reasonable, average reasonable, competitively
priced
TYPE Terraced Castle
STYLE modern, traditional traditional, historic, gothic,
LACATION city, suburbs luxurious
SIZE small, cramped, country
FEATURES medium garden, central large, spacious, huge
COST heating, stairs gardens, lake, stables, woods
cheap, low priced expensive, overpriced
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4. Fill in the words from the list in the table, then use this table and some
of the useful expressions on the next page to talk about the advantages
and disadvantages of the various types of dwellings. There’s an example
to help you on the next page.
homely, low security risk, spacious, no individuality, high security risk,

isolated, lack of privacy, secure , luxurious interior, overpriced, welcoming,
economical, less secure, lonely
cottage cosy, traditional, pleasant isolated, cold, small rooms,
surroundings, nice views, low ceilings, depressing
homely atmosphere
flat economical, cheap to heat, easy lack of space, small, no
to clean, comfortable, cosy, garden, ………………………,
……………, located in the city, thin walls, noisy, no
low security risk, convenient for individuality
all public transport facilities
semi- ……………………, easy to lack of privacy, thin walls,
detached maintain, ……………………., small rooms,
comfortable, adequate space, ………………………………
garden/garage …..
detached not crowded by other houses, ………………………….,
gardens, garage, quite expensive to maintain,
…………………., comfortable difficult to clean, not so
convenient for public transport
facilities
terraced cheap, easy to maintain, cosy, …………………………..,
warm, ………………………, lack of privacy, thin walls,
close contact with neighbours noisy, small rooms, lack of
space
villa uncrowded by other houses, located out of the way,
pleasant surroundings, close to ………………..,
sea, ………………, …………………………,
……………………………… expensive to
maintain,……………..
castle of historical interest, full of ………………………..,
atmosphere, ………………, expensive to maintain, costly
…………………… to heat, impractical,
……………………….
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mansion unique design, set in pleasant ………………….., expensive
surroundings, extensive gardens, to maintain, need to employ
complete privacy, extremely staff, cold and impersonal,
luxurious,………………., large formal atmosphere,
rooms ……………………….,
……………………………..
• Useful expressions
a good thing about, also, however, but, another advantages is, another
disadvantage is, on the other hand, too, the best thing about, the worst thing
about, it’s a bit……., and
eg. The best thing about cottages is that they are cosy and homely. You can
find them in pleasant surroundings and they often have nice views. On the
other hand, they can be a bit isolated and cold. They often have small
rooms and low ceilings which may create a depressing atmosphere.
5. Look at these pictures and compare them.
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Which of the houses do you like better and why?
Which house would you prefer to live in and why?
Which house is most suited to your family’s needs and why?
6. Using the expressions below discuss with your partner what sort of
dwelling you’d each prefer to live in. Base your discussion on the
advantages and disadvantages of size, cost, location, style and features as
in the example.
Expressing Preferences and Making Comparisons
I’d prefer, I’d rather, I’d like, I’d fancy, I’m keen on, I don’t think I’d , I
wouldn’t like, I wouldn’t fancy, it’s not my kind of, I( don’t) think that, in
my view/opinion, more…than, ( not ) as…as, less…than, half as…as,
twice/three times… as much
eg. Cottage vs Flat

SA: ( cottage) I’d like to live in a cottage, as it’s quiet and cosy.
SB: ( flat) Really? I’d prefer to live in a flat in the city as it’s convenient
for all public transport and near my friends. Cottages are more expensive
to keep than flats.
B. THE INTERIOR OF HOUSES
1. First use the list of words below to complete the tree diagram, then
work with a partner and try to add some more words.
wardrobe , bidet , washbasin , cooker , armchair,

fireplace , dishwasher , dressing table , settee , coffee table ,
sink , chest of drawers , shower
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2. In pairs make a list of three items you would consider luxuries and
three items you would consider necessities. Give reasons for your
choices.
eg. SA: I think a dishwasher is a luxury item because you can easily wash
dishes by hand.
SB: I think a cooker is a necessity because you need to be able to cook
meals regularly.
3. Label the picture of a block of flats below using these words:
ground floor first floor

basement top floor
main entrance lift
entrance hall stairs
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4. Fill in the gaps with one word from the list.
spacious , cosy , bare , cluttered , plain , overdecorated
1. His bedroom was …cluttered…with the hundreds of things he’d collected

over the years.
2. He didn’t have enough money to decorate the house expensively, and so it
was……………and simple, containing only the basic necessities.
3. They have not moved into their new house yet, and so all the rooms are
completely……….
4. As she sat down in the big armchair in front of the open fire she felt warm
and relaxed in the………………..little room.
5. She must have dreadful taste and too much money, as her dining room is
totally……………
6. His living room was so big and……………..that he could almost play a
game of football in it.
5. Imagine you are moving into this flat. Discuss with your partner
where you should put each of the items listed below.
dining table , washing machine , rocking chair ,

dishwasher , settee , desk , coat stand , cooker,
TV , bookcase , telephone , fridge
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eg. SA: I think we should put the telephone in the hall so that it’s easy to
reach from anywhere in the flat
SB: It wouldn’t be a good idea to put it in the living room because it’s a
long way from the bedroom.
6. Look at the comments below about what people like or dislike about
their rooms. Then choose a word from the list on the right which best
describe each room.
a. My room gets the sun every morning. quiet
b. I can’t sleep at night because of the constant din

of traffic from the main road. poky
c. There’s only room for a bed and a wardrobe in my noisy

room – there’s no space!
d. It’s ideal room for the baby because she can sleep bright
without being disturbed.
7. Look at two pictures and compare them.
1. What types of rooms can you see in the pictures?

2. Have you got these rooms in your flat?
3. Would you like to have such rooms?
C. CITY LIFE AND COUNTRY LIFE

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1. Match the pictures with the words, then think of other words to go
with each picture.
tractor/metro farmer/ business executive skyscraper/farmhouse
country/city
2. Fill in the table using words from the list below.
block of flats, farmhouse, field, skyscraper, traffic jam, farmer, offices,

trolleybus, stockbroker, lorry, multi-storey car park, car, tractor, executive,
tram, barn, labourer, pollution, city center, clerk, valley, fresh air, hill, train,
smog, underground, secretary, taxi, shepherd, bus, business executive,
cottage, motorway
City life Country life

Buildings block of flats, farmhouse,
Transport
Jobs
Features
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3. Using the table above compare city life with country life as in the
example. You may add ideas of your own.
eg. If you live in the country, you can live in a farmhouse or a cottage, but
if you live in the city you are more likely to live in a block of flats or a
house.
bypass-hamlet – underground – executives – labourers – barn - shopping

center – smog – metropolis – trams – motorway - country lane – stockbrocker
- multi storey car park - shepherd
1. Many people prefer to use the…………………..instead of taking their

cars to work.
2. Being a(n) …………………….means spending a lot of time alone
looking after sheep.
3. Many farms have a…………………………where the hay for the
animals is kept.
4. …………………………..are convenient because they have many
shops in one building.
5. ………………………….. work in large office blocks and usually
drive expensive cars.
6. It is very relaxing to walk along a…………………………far away
from the city traffic.
7. …………………………..are powered by electricity and are a popular
means of transport in the city.
8. If we take the………………………, we’ll avoid the town center.
9. ………………………..sell stocks and shares and deal with large
amounts of money.
10.The city was polluted and a thick layer of
………………………….could be seen above it.
11.…………………………often work on building sites and their work is
very tiring.
12.The……………………..lay between two hills and had only fifty
inhabitants.
13.The main or most important city of an area or country can be called
a…………………. .
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14.When travelling long distances it’s best to use the…………………..as
you can go much faster than on ordinary roads.
15.We parked in a ………………………which had room for two
thousand cars.
5. Rearrange the following in order of size:
metropolis, village, town, city, hamlet
6. Look at the list of words below which can be used to compare life in
the city with life in the countryside and place them in the columns you
think are most appropriate. You may introduce ideas of your own if you
wish. Then compare city life with country life as in the example:
entertainment, clean air, isolation, education, traffic jams, peaceful, busy,

unhealthy, loneliness, stressful, lack of medical facilities, calm, culture,
healthy surroundings, quiet, smog, noisy, hectic
City life entertainment
Country
life
eg. Life in the city can be quite stressful but country life is usually more
peaceful and quiet.
7. Imagine that you live in a small village. Look at the picture and
compare it with the small village where you live. Use ideas from the table
of exercise 6 as well as the following expressions of contrast.
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Useful expressions
however, but, whereas, in contrast, contrary to, on the other hand
eg. The place where I live is a small village whereas the picture is of a busy
city…
telephone- relationships- carriage- computers- oil lamp-values- well-

appliances- central heating- blacksmith- washing machines- skills- hectic-
complicated
1. Nowadays people buy houses with…………………because it’s cleaner

than lighting coal fires.
2. Before electricity was invented people used…………………to light their
homes.
3. My grandmother used to send me out to the……………….to get a bucket
of water.
4. In the old days people washed their clothes by hand but now they
use……….instead.
5. The invention of the ………………..has made it easy for people to
communicate in times of emergency.
6. Today……………………are replacing people in businesses and offices.
7. Life has become quite………………… recently but new inventions make
things a lot easier.
8. In the nineteenth century people travelled by horse and……………….,
and when they wanted to travel abroad they went by boat.
9. Cooking and cleaning are so much easier these days because
modern……………….. do most of the work for us.
10.My grandfather made horseshoes. He worked as a…………………for
thirty years.
11.Modern life is……………………; that’s why many people wish they
lived in a time when the pace of life was slower.
12.In the past people tended to form closer……………………as they were
not so absorbed in their everyday problems.
13.People nowadays worry less about social and moral………………….and
more about having material goods.
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14.Modern technology has taken away the need to learn basic…………….
Such as adding and taking away.
Compare the places you see in the two pictures.

Which is most like the place you live and why?
Would you rather live in the country or in the city?
What characterizes life in the city/country?
10. Read the following dialogue and then use the information to fill in the
following table.
Dan: I have to say, I love living in a village. It’s so much friendlier- in

the city I never knew my neighbours.
Pete: Not me! Before you know it, everybody knows your business. No,
I’m glad I moved.
Dan: But in our village we’re a real community and we help each other
out. And there is no crime.
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Pete: That’s not a problem in the city as long as yo0u’re sensible. I’ve
got to admit though, one thing I did miss about the country at first was the
peace and quiet. When I first moved to town, I couldn’t sleep for a week.
Dan: Exactly. All I ever hear is the birds singing.
Pete: Yeah, but I’ve got used to the noise now. And I couldn’t give up
the theatres, cinema sand clubs here. And the underground runs all night, so
there’s no problem getting home. Where you live, the buses stop at seven in
the evening.
Dan: But I’m so happy here. I’ve got my vegetable garden and the
scenery is fantastic.
Pete: But nothing happens! And another thing, in the city people accept
you as you are, whereas in the country they’re less open-minded.
Dan: Perhaps. But I’m so much happier knowing that my children don’t
have to breath traffic fumes all the time. It’s much healthier and our whole
lifestyle is safer.
Pete: Maybe. I’ll feel the same one day, but for the moment I’m happy
where I am.
City Life
Country Life
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SPEAKING TEST 3
Dwellings
Part 1.
What kind of place would you like to live in ? Why?
Where do you think is the best place to raise children, in the city or
in the country? Why?
What type of houses do you live in?
Would you like to live anywhere else?
Part 2.
These two pictures show different places to live in. Compare and
contrast these pictures. Say what is common and different between them.
What kind of entertainment would you expect to find in a village or in a
city?
Part 3.
Imagine you have won a great sum in the lottery, so you can buy
your own house. Where would you like to live? Try to choose one place.
Choose from:
The centre of a big city

A small town
The countryside
The suburbs of a big city
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Remember to:
be polite
take an active part in the discussions:
- give good reasons
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TRAVELLING
A. HOLIDAYS
1. Which of these words do you associate with a good holiday?
sunburn – diving – wreck – mugging - swimming pool – delay – mountain –

canal - beach-river – island – sunbathe – sail – postcard – crowds – ferry –
thunderstorm – snow - lost property - speed limit - lose your way – danger –
visa - customs – dance – peace
Can you use any of the words above to describe any holidays you’ve
had? If the holiday has been disastrous, do you tell people about it?
2. Look at the two adverts for holidays below and compare them.
3. Look again at the two adverts in exercise 2 and with your partner
decide which holiday you would prefer and why.
4. Underline the items you don’t think you would need on the following
types of holiday.
1. skiing holiday ski jacket, dinner suit, skis, ski goggles, bush hat,
ski boots, shorts
2. mountaineering map, jacket, rubber ring, compass, swimming
holiday costume, rope, dinner suit
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3. yachting holiday life jacket, ropes, camera, swimming costume,
compass, car, riding boots
4. seaside holiday bush hat, raincoat, swimming costume, guide book,
suntan lotion, shorts, ropes
5. touring holiday walking boots, car, traveller’s cheques, map,
parachute, net, bait
6. safari holiday map, insect repellent, life jacket, compass, wet suit,
camera, evening gown
7. camping holiday oxygen, tent, camping stove, sleeping bag,
parachute, matches, ski boots
8. fishing holiday fishing rod, bait, saddle, hairdryer, net, hooks,
goggles
9. horse riding hard hat, saddle, hairdryer, spurs, riding boots,
holiday evening gown, net
10. scuba diving wet suit, evening gown, oxygen, flippers, guide
holiday book, face mask, camping stove
11. skydiving holiday parachute, umbrella, goggles, hard hat, boots,
gloves, binoculars
5. Choose a type of holiday from exercise 4. Use the list of items and
some of the expressions below to discuss in pairs what you would and
wouldn’t take with you giving reasons for your choices. You may include
items which are not in the list. Report back to your teacher.
Useful expressions
I’d definitely, I might, It’d be a good idea, I’d consider, I wouldn’t bother, I
definitely wouldn’t, I might not, I don’t think I’d, I’d also
Expressing reason/purpose
because, since, to, in case, so ( that ), as
eg. If I went on a skiing holiday I’d definitely take a ski jacket to keep
warm. I’d take a pair of skis since I wouldn’t be able to ski without them. I
wouldn’t bother taking shorts because I wouldn’t have a chance to wear
them. I don’t think I’d take a dinner suit as I probably wouldn’t attend any
formal dinner.
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6. Look at two pictures.
Which picture is closest to tour ideal holidays?

What is your favourite type of holiday? Why?
What would you take with you if you went on one of these holidays?
7. The woman in the picture below is packing for a holiday in the

African jungle. There are many things she is thinking of taking with her.
Some of these things are necessary, some are useful and some are useless.
Discuss in pairs and decide, in order of importance, which things she
should take with her and why. You can mention items which are not in
the picture.
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8. Discuss in pairs topics related to the theme «Holidays»
Would you like to go on a safari holiday to Africa?
Why are safari holidays growing in popularity?
What do you think are the dangers of this sort of holiday?
Do you think it is right to shoot animals on this sort of holiday?
How long do you think a holiday like this should last and why?
Do you think holidays are worth the money people spend on them?
B. TRAVEL AND TOURISM
1. Look at the picture of various landmarks. How many of these

landmarks do you recognize? Which of these would you like to visit? Do
you enjoy travelling? Which places have you visited?
2. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below. Then cover
the text and say what the process of choosing a holiday is.
reservation – spot – travel agent – brochures – accommodation – book
Choosing a holiday
The easiest way to 1)………………….a holiday is through a travel

agency. The procedure usually involves looking through a number of glossy
2)…………………………. to find a suitable holiday destination. The
3)………………………is able to offer valuable information and advice.
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Once you’ve chosen the ideal holiday 4)……………………you can enquire
about tickets, length of stay and type of 5)…………………… available. If
you find what you’re looking for you can pay a deposit to secure your
6)……………………….. .
eg. First we need to go to a travel agency where we can look through a

number of brochures.
3. First match the words below with their definition. Then form
sentences with them as in the example:
1. voyage …c… a. to move/ go from one place to another

2. journey …….. b. to get away from everything for a short period
of time, often just for a weekend
3. travel …….. c. a long journey, normally by ship
4. trip ……….. d. going from one place to another normally in a
vehicle
5. break …....... e. visiting a place, usually for a specific purpose
eg. My cousin is a sailor and he went on a voyage across the Pacific Ocean.
campsite bed & breakfast five-star hotel

holiday camp
1. It took us a long time to find a space for our tent at the…………….. .

2. We like to go to a…………………because there are organized activities
for our
3. They’re very rich so they always book a room in a…………………. .
4. They enjoy a homely atmosphere while on holiday, so they stay
at……………places.
5. Fill in the gaps below with one of the words from the list below.
rough sea - limited - dangerous animals - historical - adventurous-

cheap - lively nightlife - exciting - injury - expensive
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Types of Advantaged Disadvantages
Holiday
Package cheap flight and little historical or cultural
holiday on the accommodation, modern interest, noisy and crowded
Costa Brava hotels, safe bathing
Cruise in the fresh air, organized expensive, possibility
Mediterranean activities,……………….. of…………………………
Tour of famous convenient public noise and pollution,
monuments in transport, ………………accommodation
Paris ………………….interest
Camping in ....................., easily risk of bad weather, need to
Scotland organized, close to nature buy/hire equipment,
………………basic facilities
Skiing in the active and…………, risk of…… , winter season
Pyrenees attractive surroundings, only
good social life
Safari in ………………… , exotic tiring, vaccinations necessary,
Kenya atmosphere ………………………….
6. Look at the types of holidays in exercise. Then say where you would
like to go. Use the expressions listed below:
Useful expressions
I’d like/love to… I’ve always wanted… Since… On the other hand …
I’d prefer… But ….. However
eg. I’d love to go on a package holiday on the Costa Brava. You can find
cheep flights and accommodation. There are also modern hotels and you
can swim safely. However, I’m a little worried as the resort may be a bit
noisy and crowded. There aren’t many interesting places to see.
7. Match the problem you might face on holiday with its solution. Then
say how the problems should be tackled.
Problem Solution
If… You should…
1. you are robbed a. take some pills before you leave
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2. you get sunburnt b. complain to the hotel manager
3. you get travelsick c. inform the airport immediately
4. you lose your luggage on the flight d. stay indoors and drink plenty of
5. you have poor accommodation water
6. there is bad weather e. contact the police
7. you forget your travel documents f. return home to fetch them
8. you have language problems g. learn a few useful phrases
h. visit indoor attractions
1….. 2….. 3…. 4….. 5….. 6….. 7….. 8…..
eg. If you are robbed while on holiday you should contact the police.
8. Read the following article and fill in the table below. Then working in
pairs discusses what the advantages and disadvantages of tourism is.
Tourism
Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and
therefore it is not surprising that so many countries want to be a part of it.
However, unfortunately there are some factors that the country should be
aware of before it opens its doors to the flood of tourism.
Although tourism can boost the economy, with foreigners spending
large amounts of money, tourists can push up the cost of living for the locals
who are used to paying low prices.
Tourism can produce more jobs for the local community in related
industries such as hotels and restaurants. However, the development that
arises from the influx of tourism can destroy places of natural beauty as
hotels and entertainment complexes spring up. The culture and way of life of
the locals may also be affected by foreign influence.
Pros Cons
boosts economy as foreigners spend
money
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eg. SA: Tourism can boost a country’s economy as foreigners spend a lot of
money going to hotels, bars and restaurants.
SB: Well yes, but tourists can push up the cost of living for the locals as
they are willing to pay more and so prices rise automatically.
C. MEANS OF TRANSPORT
1. Read the following short texts and fill in the table below with the
information given. Then say what the advantages and disadvantages are
as in the example:
As a tourist the fastest and perhaps Perhaps the most convenient way to
the most comfortable way to travel travel is by car, simply because you
long distances is by air. You can sit decide when and where to stop. You
back and relax, read, or even watch a have the freedom to organize your
video. Of course you have to pay own timetable so there’s no danger of
more money and run the risk of being missing appointments. However, you
delayed. Some people refuse to fly may need somebody else to help
for fear of accidents. However, share the driving, a good map reader
according to statistics it’s a safe way and petrol money. There is also the
to travel. possibility that the car will break
down or you will feel travel sick.
Travelling by ship is often the A train journey is often the best way
cheapest form of travel. Unlike other to see a country. You can sit back and
means of transport you have the enjoy the view or have a meal in the
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chance to move around on or below restaurant car. For long journeys you
deck. Large ships often have shops, can reserve a bed in a sleeping
T.V. lounges and restaurants so compartment. However, you may be
there’s plenty to do. However, a sea delayed, or miss your connection. It’s
voyage is the slowest way to get to also not the fastest or cheapest way to
your destination and should be travel.
avoided if you suffer from sea
sickness.
Means of Transport Advantages Disadvantages

by aeroplane fast, comfortable expensive, flights are
often delayed
by ship
by car
by train
eg. Travelling by plane is the fastest and most comfortable means of

transport. However, it is expensive and flights are often delayed.
2. Look at the different forms of transport in the below. Discuss with

your partner the reasons for the adjectives describing each. Report back
to your teacher using the expressions provided.
bus under bicycle motor private train boat plane

ground cycle car
energy hardly quite very very hardly quite hardly hardly

efficient
safe quite quite quite quite quite very very very
healthy quite hardly very hardly hardly hardly very quite
fast quite very hardly quite quite very hardly very
reliable hardly quite very quite quite quite quite quite
economical quite quite very quite hardly quite hardly hardly
comfortable quite quite hardly quite very quite very quite
noisy very hardly hardly very very hardly very very
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stressful very quite hardly very hardly quite hardly quite
air pollution very hardly hardly quite very quite quite very
Useful expressions
on the other hand… in the same way… however … furthermore …

moreover
e.g. Buses are hardly energy efficient because they use petrol. They are also
very noisy and stressful especially when there is a lot of traffic on the
roads. In addition they pollute the environment because they burn a lot of
petrol which produces harmful gases. On the other hand they are quite fast,
economical and comfortable. However, they are hardly reliable because
they don’t come regularly and you often have to wait a long time for one.
3. Which of the transportation problems would be reduced by the

following measures? Discuss in pairs using the expressions below. Report
back to your teacher.
Introducing a monorail system

Large car-park on the edge of town
Helicopter services with landing pads on the top of buildings
Cars being banned from city centres
Useful expressions
would be a good idea because …
would be a solution to the problem because …
needs to be done because…
would be the best plan because…
would be an answer because…
eg. Introducing a monorail system would be a good idea because it would

reduce traffic at ground level. This needs to be done because at the moment
cars and buses crowd city centres. It would also provide a solution to the
problem of waiting in queues because it would be a speedy service.
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4. Here are various means of transport. Compare them (advantages -
disadvantages), then say how you would prefer to travel. Give reasons.
Compare the means of travel in these two pictures.

Which means of transport would you prefer to travel by?
What problems might one have while travelling?
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Have you ever travelled by ship/plane?
6. Ralph and Jane Anderson live in Britain and have two weeks’ holiday
in summer. They are interested in archaeology and history but they
don’t want to spend too much money. In pairs discuss which would be
the best holiday destination for them and why.
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SPEAKING TEST 4
TRAVELLING
Part 1.
What can we gain from travelling?

How much of your own country have you seen?
Do you think it is necessary to learn foreign languages? Why?
How important is it to visit other countries?
Part 2.
These two pictures show different types of holiday. Compare and

contrast these two pictures. Say what is common and different between
them and what sort of holiday would you like to go/ why?
Part 3.
Imagine you and your friend are thinking of holiday. Decide what
type of holiday you would like to have. Choose from:
seaside holiday
skiing holiday
safari holiday
camping holiday
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Together discuss positive and negative sides of each option and choose
ONE. Find out your partner’s opinion. You will have one minute to think
about what you are going to say.
Remember to:
be polite
- give good reasons
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
A. HEALTH PROBLEMS
1. Look at the pictures and say what is good and bad for your health.
Give your reasons.
eg. Walking is good for you because you get plenty of fresh air and it helps
you keep fit.
2. Use the list of words to complete the vocabulary chart. You may add
your own words.
well , bronchitis , exercise , fat , chips , healthy , asthma , diet lack of

exercise , dairy products , looking good, flu , fruit , alcohol , sun, keeping fit,
cold , vegetables , cigarettes, overweight, ill , cancer , rash ,medicine ,
fizzy drinks, under the weather , virus , relaxation , aspirin , wholemeal
bread ,out of sorts ,fever, yoga, fish salt , lousy, temperature , chocolate ,
operation ,heart attack , vitamins , sweets ,ointment
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feeling feeling bad things things health treatment
good meant to meant to problems
be good be bad for
for you you
……… ………… ………… ………… ………… …………
… … … ……… ………… …
............... ………… ………… ……… ………… …………
……… … … ……… ………… …
… ………… ………… ………… ………… …………
……… … … … ………… …………
… ………… ………… ………… ………… …………
……… … … … … …………
… ………… ………… ………… …
……… … … …………
… ……….. …………
3. Look at the pictures and identify each person’s health problem. Say
how each person feels, what may have caused the health problems, how
they could have been prevented and what kind of treatment will help.
eg. He is suffering from sunburn. He probably feels very uncomfortable

and his skin is very sore. Sunburn is caused by staying out in the sun too
long. He should have used sun protection and not have stayed in the sun
for so long. Now all he can do is to use lots of moisturizer and after-sun
cream.
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4. Look at the list below, then complete the table that follows with the
advantages and disadvantages of doing the following:
relaxing , cheap to buy , risk of cancer ,tasty , sunburn , helps you keep
slim, offensive to others , light and fresh ,sunstroke, addictive ,
dangerous to others , hangover ,risk of skin cancer , relieves stress,
boring , fattening , wrinkles ,makes your breath ,get a sunta , easy to
prepare , pleasant smell
Sunbathing get a risk of skin
suntan……………………. cancer…………………
…………………………… ………………………………
…… …….
Eating junk tasty, fattening………………………
food …………………………… …
…………………………… ………………………………
……. ……
Eating light and fresh, uninviting to eat,
salad …………………... …………………
…………………………… ………………………………
…….. ……
Smoking relaxing,…………………… makes your breath
….. smell……….
…………………………… ………………………………
…… …..
Drinking relieves stress, hangover,
………………… fattening,………………
alcohol
…………………………… ………………………………
…… ……
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5. Use your notes from exercise 4 and the expressions below to talk about
the good and the bad things about sunbathing, eating junk food, eating
salads, smoking and drinking.
Useful expressions
can/could - leads to - ends up with - contributes to - might/may -

results in - creates - should - causes - produces
eg. Although sunbathing gives you a suntan and can help you relax, it has
disadvantages. For example, sunbathing dries the skin and causes
wrinkles. If you stay too long in the sun you could suffer from sun stroke.
Sunbathing may possibly lead to an increased risk of skin cancer, although
there are suntan oils available which provide protection.
6. Imagine you are a doctor and you want to give your patients some
advice on what to do to keep healthy. Match the problem with the cause
and the treatment, then tell him/her what he/she has to do. You may use
your own ideas as well.
Cause Problem Treatment

smoking overweight stay in bed
eating unhealthy food fever give up smoking

reading too many hours dry skin must diet and
strict diet can’t see well eat larger meals
sunbathing feel tired put on lots of

virus bronchitis wears glasses
eg. Your problem, sir, is that you are overweight because you are used to
eating unhealthy food. You must go on a diet and take up exercise.
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What sort of health problems are associated with sun bathing and
smoking?
Which do you think is worth for your health and why?
Should we do anything to protect people from these possible dangers?
What?
What should people do to keep healthy?
What kind of things can you think of which may damage your health?
B. HEALTHY DIET AND LIFESTYLE.
1. Which food in the pictures above is healthy and which is unhealthy?

In general, what food do you think is healthy and what food is
unhealthy? Are there any kinds of food you eat all the time? What are
they? What do you have for breakfast, lunch and dinner?
2. Match the words below with their definitions.
a. protein 1. a substance contained in foods such as meat, cheese

and butter which forms an energy store in your body
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b. carbohydrates 2. the indigestible part of a food found mostly in
whole meal bread, vegetables and fruit
c. vitamins 3. body building substance found in foods such as
eggs and meat
d. fibre 4. substances such as sugar and starch found in food
e. fat 5. natural organic substances found in most foods
which are necessary for growth
3. Place these foods in the appropriate column in the table below. You
may add ideas of your own.
chocolate , chips , brown bread , milk , oranges , fat-free

yoghurt , ice cream , potatoes , crisps , eggs , fish , cheese
high in fat ice cream low in fat

rich in vitamins lacking in
vitamins
high in protein low in protein
high in fibre low in fibre
high in low in
carbohydrates carbohydrates
4. Working in pairs discuss a diet which is low in fat, rich in vitamins

and high in fibre for a busy executive with an unhealthy lifestyle who
needs to change his diet. Use your ideas to fill in the chart below.
breakfast:
lunch:
dinner:
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5. Use the words below to fill in the gaps.
aerobics - gym - digs - ski - exercise - train - yoga -

play - climbs - walk - stress - fit - swim - cycles - busy -
jog
1. Every day Joan takes the dog for a walk.

2. Instead of driving, these days he……………..to work.
3. Instead of taking the lift she always …………….the stairs.
4. Since Tom has given up smoking, he finds he can …………football better.
5. If I feel energetic, I go to ……………..classes.
6. When they’re staying in a hotel, they always go for a ……………. in the
pool.
7. He no longer goes to the pub to relax, he goes to…………….classes
instead.
8. My grandfather………….the garden instead of reading the Sunday papers.
9. I…………….in the park with a friend twice a week.
10. We’ve bought a chalet in Switzerland so we can……………every winter.
11. I go to the …………….and use the exercise bike three times a week.
12. My father tries to keep………………by playing squash three times a
week.
13. My daily form of…………..is a brisk walk around the park.
14. When I’m not working I’m usually……………with housework.
15. If you are under………, it is good to sit quietly for a few minutes.
16. You need to……….. hard if you want to keep in good shape.
6. Use the ideas above and the useful expressions below in the following
pair work. One student twill be a busy executive who will describe his
daily routine. The other student will be a health expert who will offer
advice.
Useful expressions
Why not…., Give up…, You could try…, Instead of…, In place of…, instead
eg. SA: I drive to work every day.

SB: Well, instead of driving why don’t you cycle to work?
SA: I work on the seventh floor, so I always take the lift.
SB: You could try climbing the stairs instead.
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7. Fill in the gaps with the correct word from the list below.
sugar/fat less/more increase/reduce disease/health lead/avoid
1. Eating fruit and vegetables can help……………..the chances of heart

problems in later life.
2. Foods containing…………….., such as cakes and chocolate should be
avoided.
3. Eating grilled food can help………….the likelihood of a heart attack.
4. Eating fried food may……………the risk of heart……………. .
5. You should control the amount of dairy products you eat as they are high
in………… .
6. Eating food that is high in fibre may help……….the chances of getting
heart disease.
7. Exercising………..regularly will strengthen the heart.
8. Alcohol contains sugar which will be converted into……………if not used
as energy.
9. You are…………….likely to have trouble with your heart if you keep fit.
10.Smoking can………….the risk of a heart attack by 50%.
11. Excessive drinking can………..to alcoholism.
12. Stopping smoking is one step to good………………….. .
13. Eating fatty food can……………..to the narrowing of arteries.
14. Overeating may……………to heart disease.
15. Eating sensibly will help you …………….problems with your………..in
later life.
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Compare and contrast the way the people in the pictures treat their
bodies.
Do you believe that people nowadays take more exercise? Why/why
not?
What forms of exercise are popular nowadays?
How can an unhealthy diet affect one’s appearance?
9. The doctor says Tom is overweight and he has a risk of heart disease
in later life. Discuss what he should be doing and what he should be
avoiding if he wants to stay healthy and live longer. You may introduce
ideas of your own.
10. Discuss in pairs topics related to the theme «Healthy diet and
lifestyle»
What do you think makes a healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle?

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Are your diet and lifestyle healthy? In what way?
Do you think people take enough exercise? If not, how could they be
persuaded to exercise more?
Do you think some people worry too much about their weight and how
they look? Who?
C. KEEPING FIT
1. Look at these pictures and say what activities people are doing. Do
you think these are good ways of exercising and keeping fit?
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2. Discuss with your partner how effective each of these activities is as a
way of keeping fit.
Useful adjectives:
very effective - quite effective - not very effective
jogging
cycling
walking to work/school
eating less
playing a sport regularly
sleeping late
not smoking and drinking
living in the country
Which would be more suitable for
children?
teenagers?
parents?
grandparents?
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3. A local school has been given some money to equip a new health and
fitness centre. You can buy any three of the things listed below. Talk to
your partner and decide which three things would represent the best use
of the money. You have three minutes to reach your decision.
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SPEAKING TEST 5
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Part 1.
Which form of health care you think is the best and why?
How important is your health to you?
Do you think people take too many pills nowadays?
How has health care changed over the last 100 years?
Part 2.
These two pictures show different ways of eating. Compare and

contrast these pictures and say how you feel about eating in situations
like these?
You will have 1 minute to think what you are going to say.
Part 3.
Imagine that you have two evenings a week to care of your health.
What will you do?
Play tennis
Have an aroma bath
Go jogging
Clean the house
Together discuss positive and negative sides of each option and choose ONE.
Find out your partner’s opinion. You will have one minute to think about
what you are going to say.
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Remember to:
discuss all the option
be polite
- come up with the discussion:
- give good reasons
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THE NATURAL WORLD
A. WEATHER
1. Look at the areas indicated. What kinds of weather do you think are
characteristic of these areas? What is the weather like in your country?
2. Match the weather types to the descriptions, then make sentences with
them.
1. breeze a. very strong wind
2. frost b. a storm consisting of snow and strong winds
3. blizzard c. a period of hot, dry weather
4. heat wave d. a fine layer of ice which appears on cold mornings
5. mist e. a light, gentle wind
6. gale f. a cold of very small drops of water near the ground
eg. I like summer evenings when a cool breeze blows in from the sea.
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2. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below:
storms – starvation – speed – occurs – rainfall – fierce – extensive
Different types of powerful weather systems affect different parts of the

world. A whirlwind is a tall column of air that spins very rapidly. The air
circulates inside the column at a terrific 1) ………….- about 600 km/h and
the whole column moves at 60-70km/h. A severe whirlwind is called a
tornado. This 2)…………..wind can destroy everything in its path and
usually 3).............on the plains of North America Hurricanes or typhoons are
violent 4)…………… , which normally occur in the Caribbean, China Seas
and western parts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They consist of
ferocious winds and torrential rain and cause 5) …………..damage to homes
and property. A drought can occur when there is a long period of time with
no 6)…………… . Harvests can fail and people can face 7)……………. .
Areas of The Third World in Africa and Asia are most frequently affected by
serious droughts.
3. Read the text and underline the words describing people’s moods.
Then say how people feel in different weather conditions.
The English are said to be obsessed by the weather, and with the
unpredictable weather that they have to face daily that is not surprising. And,
of course, one’s moods are bound to be affected by this constant change.
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One might feel depressed for days if the sky is overcast, and the sun
fails to break through the clouds. In just the same way, rain can put you in a
bad mood. Although the winter is not normally very cold, it is the damp that
makes you moody.
However, when the sun shines your mood lifts. A rainbow after a storm
can make you feel extremely optimistic. A spring breeze can be refreshing,
and a sunny day can make you feel lively. There‘s nothing like an English
summer to cheer you up. With clear skies and cotton wool clouds you can
feel on top of the world.
eg. An overcast sky can make someone feel depressed just as rainy weather
can put you in a bad mood.
4. Look at the pictures below, then talk about a) the weather conditions
as shown in the pictures and b) how the weather affects people’s moods.
eg. In the first picture there is a lot of snow. The temperature must be
below freezing. The people may be feeling depressed because there
probably hasn’t been any sun for several days.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
1. What has caused the oil spillage in the picture? Mention some causes
of pollution.
an oil tanker
…………………………………….
…………………………………….
…………………………………….
…………………………………….
…………………………………….
…………………………………….
2. Go through the following pollution problems with their solutions. You

can also suggest alternative solution.
Problems Solutions
acid rain → factory legislation

smog → unleaded petrol
food contamination → natural pest control
global warming/greenhouse effect → alternative energy sources
depletion of our natural resources → recycling materials
road congestion → public transport
damage to the ozone layer → boycotting pollutants
ugly surroundings → responsible attitude
general contamination → bio-degradable packaging
harm to wildlife → awareness of animals’ rights
3. Fill in the gaps in the sentences with the pollution problems and
solutions as in the example:
1. Heavy traffic leads to smog and road congestion, which could be avoided
by using public transport and bicycles.
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2. Acid rain is caused mainly by pollution from factories, so the best solution
to this problem is obviously……………………. .
3. Carelessly dropping litter gives rise to ugly surroundings. This can be
eliminated by adopting a more………………………………………. .
4. Spraying crops with pesticides can result in………………….. . This can
be overcome by using natural pest control.
5. Producing vast amounts of rubbish brings about general contamination
which can be reduced by using………………………………….. .
6. If people do not adopt a more responsible attitude and start recycling
materials, the……..…will become so severe that we will have nothing left.
7. Many of our every-day products cause damage to the ozone layer. One
way of counteracting this is ………………………………….in things like
aerosols.
4. Use the list of words to fill in the gaps in the table below.
hairspray - recycling - smog - harm sealife - crop spraying
cause pollution item consequences possible solutions

factories sulphur acid rain,smog filters
ships oil slicks …………………. navigating more
……………. destroy ozone greenhouse effect carefully
cars layer …………………… use ozone friendly
people carbon waste piles sprays
agriculture monoxide food contamination catalytic converters
rubbish …………………
……………… natural pest control
5. Use the table above and your own ideas to talk in pairs, about the
causes, the consequences and the solutions of the above types of pollution
as in the example below.
Useful expressions of result
brings about - results in - consequently - thus leads to -

as a consequence - therefore
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Useful expressions of problem solving
could be avoided by - could be reduced by - could be solved by -could be

eliminated by - could be overcome by
eg. SA: Factories can emit a lot of sulphur.

SB: Well yes and, as a consequence, this can cause acid rain which
damages the forests.
SA: This could be reduced by using filters, you know. Filters remove the
sulphur before it reaches the atmosphere.
6. Talk about the types of pollution in your town or city. Mention the
causes and the consequences of pollution and the possible solutions for
preventing or reducing damage.
Compare the two pictures. What do they have in common?

What kinds of pollution can they cause?
What do you do to help keep the environment clean?
«A little can do a lot». What does this statement mean to you?
In what ways can individuals fight pollution?
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C. RECYCLING
1. What problems do rubbish cause?
Do you recognize this sign?

What can be recycled?
Do you recycle in your home?
How?
pile up - rot away - decomposition - breaks down - rust away -

remains- landfill sites - compost heap - fertilizer - waste products -
reclaimed - environmentalist
1. In many countries rubbish is placed in low lying areas which are

designated ……………. .
2. When food begins to………………….. or decay, it disappears or breaks
into pieces.
3. Some metals such as iron and steel turn reddish-brown when they are
brought into contact with oxygen and gradually the metal
may……………….to nothing.
4. Many items can be………………….. if you are willing to recycle.
5. A person who wants to protect the world around us is called
a(n)………………………. .
6. ……………………… is a substance, either chemical or natural, that is
spread on the ground to help plants grow.
7. As so much rubbish is thrown away every day, it is all beginning
to……………….. .
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8. Most gardeners like to keep a(n) …………………in their garden which
contains a mixture of animal manure and decaying plants which is added to
the soil as a natural fertilizer.
9. When a substance………… , it changes into a different form and is
absorbed into the environment. Another word to describe this process
is………………. .
10. The ………………… of something are what is left over when they have
been used.
11. ………………..are left after use and are therefore thrown away as
rubbish.
3. Read the text first, then answer the questions that follow.
In the world today the rubbish is piling up. In Britain alone, 16-20
million tons of rubbish are thrown away every year. In many countries huge
amounts of waste products are buried in landfill sites. However, space is
running out and in some cases so are many natural resources. In this case
governments and environmentalists worldwide are having to turn to the
option of mass recycling.
Unfortunately not all rubbish can rot away to nothing. Natural
materials such as food and most paper products will break down over a
period of time, but other products such as glass, metals and plastics may
never break down. So reusing these things in a different form becomes
essential. This is recycling: reclaiming products that may at first appear to
have fulfilled their useful life.
Paper
Nearly a third of all our household rubbish is paper. And this paper that
is thrown away is surprisingly difficult to break down; even in a warm damp
environment it can take three months. In a dry environment the breakdown
process of paper will take much longer. Newspapers thrown away in landfill
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sites can take years to break down. Recycling paper is becoming more
popular, but as imported paper can be cheaper, the market for recycled paper
may be limited. Meanwhile the world’s forests are being reduced at the rate
of a football pitch per second, since about 180 trees are needed for 1 ton of
paper.
Metals
Some metals, such as tin, may eventually rust away, but this is a long
process taking up to ten years or more. Drinks cans are made of aluminum
which will never rust or decay. Every year 135,000 tons of drinks cans are
thrown away in England. Around half of all soft drinks and beer cans are
recycled, the main reason being that it is cheaper to recycle aluminum than it
is to make it.
Food Waste
Food remains can normally be broken down quite quickly. However, the
environmental conditions have to be favourable for this breakdown. For
instance, a lump of sugar would disappear quickly in most environments, but
in the Arctic it would take considerably longer. Perhaps the best way of
recycling food waste is to form a compost heap with it, allowing the remains
to decompose and later using it as a natural fertilizer for the garden.
Plastics
Plastics are popular as they last a long time. This fact alone makes them
difficult to break down. Hundreds of millions of tons of many different types
of plastics are produced worldwide each year. Even though new types of
recyclable plastic are being produced, plastic cannot break down completely.
However, advancements are being made into recycling plastics to be used for
building materials and the like.
Glass
Glass does not break down. Indeed archaeologists have found glass
dating back to 2000 BC. The only way to get rid of glass is to recycle it.
Making glass from sand uses little more energy than recycling does.
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1. What is recycling?
2. Why is recycling important today?
3. How long does paper take to break down?
4. How many trees are needed for 1 ton of paper?
5. Why do people recycle aluminum?
6. How long does it take for metals to break down?
7. Is food waste easy to recycle?
8. What is the best way of recycling food waste?
9. Why is plastic difficult to recycle?
10.Why is it necessary to recycle glass?
throw - recycled - rain - protect - recycling - natural - compost heap -

waste - industry - fertilizer
«How people can help with recycling»
As inhabitants of this earth, we all have a duty to 1)………………..the

environment. Together we can save endangered species and the
2)……………… forests. We should contribute to environmental protection
by finding new ways of using products we 3)…………….away.
Nowadays recycling is an 4)………….. . As the world’s
5)……………….resources run out, manufacturers must find ways of reusing
products. For example, old tyres can be melted down and reshaped.
What can we do to help our environment?
i) We can sort our 6)...................by separating it and then taking it to the
appropriate 7)…………bins.
ii) We can reuse things such as jars and envelopes.
iii) We can buy 8)…………….products like stationery.
iv) We can transform our waste food into a 9) ……………..which we
may use as 10)…………..for our gardens later.
5. Read the following texts, then fill in the gaps with one of the words
from the lists.
dumped - disposal - designated - pollution - rubbish
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In most countries a large percentage of 1)…………….is left, which can
cause air 2)…………. . Much of our rubbish is 3)……………… in landfill
sites, where it can sit for hundreds of years waiting to break down. However,
not all countries dispose of their rubbish responsibly. Some countries do not
even have 4)……………….areas for litter, and dump it wherever they see fit,
in some circumstances ruining areas of natural beauty. This irresponsible
attitude to waste 5)………….can be contrasted to how the residents of Seattle
are handling their rubbish. They now recycle 45 per cent of their rubbish and
they are encouraged to recycle because of the reduced costs for collecting
recyclable rubbish instead of normal rubbish.
reused - recyclable - scrap - collecting - environmentalism
Nowadays it has become fashionable to buy items made of

1)……………..materials so that when the product is used, it does not have to
be thrown away but can be recycled or 2)………… . In the USA there are
now 5,000 recycling programs for 3)……………….. recyclables from 85
million people. Taiwan, which doesn’t have many trees of its own, buys used
paper to make new paper, and Japan buys 4)………… metal from the USA,
only to sell it back to them as cars. One way of cutting down on the growing
global mountain of litter would be to cut down on the unnecessary packaging
that surrounds our products, as this accounts for a third of our rubbish.
5)……………needs to become more than a fashion to make it work, it needs
to become a way of life.
Compare these two pictures and the attitudes they show towards litter.
How can we all help with recycling?
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Are landfill sites a solution the disposal of rubbish?
Is recycling a costly process? What are its benefits?
D. ANIMAL PROTECTION
1. Match the animals with the pictures. Would you like to have any of
them as a pet?
Why / Why not?
dog, cat, cock, goldfish, horse, parrot, koala, hamster
2. Place the animals below in the appropriate column. You may add the
names of other animals which people keep as pets.
snake, goldfish, chicken, panda, cat, stick insect, puma, dog, ostrich, parrot,
donkey, lion, pony
WILD DOMESTICATED
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3. Match the words with their opposites, then use them to describe each
of the animals in exercise 1 as in the example:
playful ugly dependent messy

wild unintelligent obedient indifferent
friendly domesticated tidy independent
lovable hideous quiet small
beautiful aggressive devoted disobedient
intelligent cautious big/large noisy
eg. A parrot is a friendly, intelligent pet. It can be quite noisy though

because…
4. Read the following short texts, then fill in the gaps with one of the
words from the lists.
Parrots
entertaining, quite, companions
Parrots are wonderful tropical birds with beautiful bright feathers.
Although they are initially1)…………………expensive to buy, they are
cheap to keep as pets. Parrots can be extremely good 2)………………..for
the old and lonely because they can talk by learning to imitate sounds.
Children love them too, because of their 3)……………….personalities.
Dogs
suit, unfair, loyal
Dogs are very popular pets because they can be 1)…………….and
obedient. There are many different breeds of dogs and you should pick one to
2)……………your lifestyle. Some dogs, like sheepdogs, should not be kept
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as pets because they are working dogs. It would be 3)………….to keep them
if you live in a flat or have a busy lifestyle because they need exercise every
day and they require a lot of space.
Hamster
small, object, trouble-free
Most parents don’t 1)…………….to their children keeping hamsters as
pets. They are cheap to buy and look after and are relatively
2)………………- as long as you keep them in their cage and don’t let them
escape. Being so 3)………………., they can disappear into the tiniest and it
can take days to catch them again.
Tropical Fish
temperature, knowledgeable, aquarium
Many people keep tropical fish because they are such beautiful
creatures. They can be very expensive to buy and you have to be quite
1)…………… about how they should be kept if they are to survive. Water
2)…………..and light conditions have to be exactly right and the
3)………..needs to be cleaned regularly using fresh water. Nevertheless,
tropical fish are wonderfully relaxing to watch and can be exceptionally
beautiful.
5. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below
exercised - responsibilities - kennels -grooming - affection - vet -

basket
CARING for Owning a dog brings a lot of 1)……………..with it.
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YOUR DOG When you first get your puppy , it must be properly
checked for diseases by a 2)…………….. . Dogs need regular 3)…………….
to keep their hair shiny and healthy. A dog requires a comfortable
4)…………..to sleep in. They need to be 5)……………. frequently and
should not be left alone for long periods. If you are going away and have no
one to look after your dog, it should be put in 6)………………., where it will
be professionally cared for. This can be very expensive. Dogs need plenty of
love and 7)………………, but will reward you fully.
6. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below. Some words
can be used more than once.
expensive, lovable, beautiful, exercise, friendly, disease, tricks, keep,

dangerous, space, exotic, guards, limited, unfriendly, alone, independent
Animals Positive Qualities Negative Qualities

dog affectionate and loyal, needs a lot of exercise,
guards property doesn’t like to be left
alone
hen doesn’t require a lot of smells, makes a lot of
space, easy to………. , noise
provides eggs
horse horse riding is very requires a lot of
good……, good grooming,
companion very……………to keep
or buy
snake doesn’t need to be needs special food,
walked or groomed, requires expert
an……………. and knowledge, can be
interesting pet very………………….
hamster cheap and easy to keep, sometimes bites,
an attractive ……………….life span
and….……..animal
parrot good company, doesn’t creates a mess, can
need much space, can be spread…………………..
taught to speak and
do………………
goldfish easy to look after, does bowl needs to be cleaned
not take up a lot of very regularly
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………………
cat does not need company can be ……………at
or walks, times
an…………animal
monkey …………….. , very active, demanding,
affectionate, intelligent needs a lot
of……………….
7. Use the ideas above and the useful expressions below to describe your
pet or a pet you would like to have.
Useful expressions
easy/difficult to keep - expensive/cheap to keep-doesn’t need a lot of exercise

- easy/difficult to clean - expensive/cheap to feed -needs a lot of exercise
eg. I would like to have a dog as a pet. I think dogs are good companions
and they are lovable animals. They live in kennels and the only drawback is
that they need to be taken for a walk every day.
8. Compare the following pairs of animals as in the example:
German Shepherd dog/cat, goldfish/horse, hamster/snake, parrot/hen,

puma/monkey
eg. A cat is much smaller than a German Shepherd. Both of them are
lovable and intelligent. But the dog needs a lot more exercise than the cat
and is more expensive to feed.
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Compare the pets in the two pictures. How would looking after them
differ?
Which would be the best to keep in your home? Explain why.
What should happen to pets if people cannot take them on holiday?
What responsibilities does having a pet involve?
E. WILDLIFE
1. Underline the odd one out.
1. Land Habitat jungle, savannah, mammal, forest, plain ,desert

2.Water Habitat sea, seahorse, pool, pond, river, marsh
3.Collective nouns flock, arctic, herd, pack, school, pride
4.Type of eater hamster, herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, carrion
eater
5.What they eat grass, leaves, hamburger, meat, carrion, fish, prey
6.Climate tropical, arctic, temperature, equatorial, moderate
7.Animal types fish, giraffe, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians,
insects
8.Living space environment, habitat, leopard, territory, hunting
ground
9.Threats hunters, poachers, urban expansion, agriculture,
vitamins, pollution, habitat loss
10.Reason for hunting horn, ivory, medicine, pets, trophy, oil, skin, fur,
wallet
11.Environmental deforestation, desertification, irrigation, drainage,
change destruction, calendar
12.Death wipe out, extinction, massacre, under threat,
poisoning, disease, tape
13.Saving animals preservation, taxidermy, repopulation, captive
breeding, sanctuaries, parks
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2. Read the following texts and discuss the questions with your partner:
Why are some animals in danger? How can humans be seen as a threat?
What threats does wildlife face? How can we save wildlife?
A. Environment
Environment is the air, water and land in or on which people, animals
and plants live. It is of vital importance that the state of the natural
environment is maintained for the future.
There are many different types of environment within the world (eg.
tropical, town and rainforest). It is a global concern that many and large parts
of the environment are suffering from misuse and overuse. Threats to the
environment come in the form of acid rain, and damage to the ozone layer
due to pollution, but also soil erosion due o forest clearing for agriculture or
building. Because of the many threats to the environment we must take action
to prevent further damage to it.
B. Ecosystem
An ecosystem is the system of relationships between all living
organisms and their surroundings and how they affect each other.
Organisms are linked by food chains which show how larger organisms
depend on smaller ones. For example, grass is eaten by cows, and humans
consume the milk cows produce and eat their meat. The connection between
living things means that any threat to the environment could have serious
after- effects.
C. Endangered Species
Many species of animals and plants are classified as «endangered»,
which means that they are in danger of becoming extinct. These species are
usually affected by threats to their environments caused by human activity:
their habitats are destroyed or polluted or the numbers taken from the wild by
hunting or fishing are too great to be replaced. Many new housing
developments are springing up (urban expansion) and becoming a threat to
the habitats and breeding grounds where animals live. Rhinos are hunted by
poachers for their horn, and tigers for their skin. Rainforests are cleared for
agriculture or just for the timber, and so the habitats for millions of species
are destroyed. Certain seals and turtles are endangered because humans
disturb the beaches where they breed or lay their eggs, causing many of the
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young to die. Dolphins are disturbed by motor traffic in the seas. Whales are
hunted for their oil, and fish-eating birds are poisoned by eating polluted fish.
D. Extinction
This is the total disappearance of a species either from one place or all
over the world. Dinosaurs are the most famous example of an extinct species,
due to environmental changes.
Many species have recently become extinct: insects, flowers, animals
and birds. We should not allow species to become extinct. Many life forms
could prove valuable in ways we don’t yet know, for instance in providing
new medical substances.
E. Steps to help save wildlife

Long and short term steps need to be taken to preserve and protect
plants and animals for the future. In the short term, sanctuaries and parks can
be established to protect the species.
National parks are designated to conserve wild areas by stopping
development and therefore preserving the wildlife. Animals can also be bred
in captivity in zoos, and be released later into the wild to repopulate the area.
People have to be educated so that they no longer want to buy animal
products. If there is no demand, then the poachers will have no reason to
hunt, as there will be no profit.
Stricter measures could be taken on factories which pollute the
environment. We also need to make sure that cars are cleaner in the future so
that the ozone layer is not destroyed any further.
3. Match the animals with their habitats, then say the reason these
animals are hunted.
Animals Habitats Reasons

polar bears river fur/eggs
Indian elephants icebergs skin
penguins jungle fur
crocodiles savannah ivory
tigers Arctic
trophy/fur
eg. Polar bears live on icebergs and they are hunted for their fur.
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4. Look at the animal in the pictures, then talk about them. Mention
their habitat, what they eat and what they are threatened by.
eg. Polar bears live in the Arctic. They eat seals and fish. People hunt them
for their thick fur.
5. Talk about how the following affect animals and the environment.
pesticides - pollution - urban expansion - agricultural growth -

poachers
eg. Pesticides are very dangerous to all animals and even to ourselves. The
pesticide first kills insects which damage food. Often, however, the insects
are eaten by other animals like birds and the poison can kill them. Next,
carrion eaters like foxes or vultures eat the dead bird and can also be
poisoned.
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6. Discuss the threats to the survival of elephants in the wild. Some
examples are shown in the picture but you may discuss others. Decide
which you think are the most and least important. Discuss what steps
can be taken to help save the elephants.
Do you think animals should be protected in their natural habitat?

Why?
Would you be willing to pay extra taxes to keep wildlife alive?
Do you know of any endangered species?
Why are they threatened?
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F. ANIMALS IN CAPTIVITY
1. Match the animals with the pictures. How many of these live freely in
your country? Which of these can be kept in captivity? How?
poachers extinct mating habitats breeding
1. It is important for animals to have a place to reproduce safely in

the…………..season.
2. ………………..grounds are becoming threatened by urban expansion
which destroys the animals’ freedom to reproduce.
3. Many animals’ natural……………….are destroyed when the rainforests
are cut down.
4. As there is an international market for animal products such as animal
skins or horns, a lot of animals are killed by…………………… .
5. The dodo became……………………because it was overhunted.
3. Look at the table below. Then with your partner discuss the problems
animals’ face, their consequences and means of prevention using the
expressions below.
Problem Consequence Means of Prevention

Expansion of Animals’ Establish national
towns breeding grounds are parks( to stop
Destruction of disturbed development)
rainforests Animals’ natural Encourage land
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Hunting of habitats are destroyed reforestation
animals for their skin Animal numbers Re-educate
Pollution of the decrease people to stop demand
environment Animals may get for animal products
poisoned Introduce stricter
rules for factories
Useful expressions
One of the problems is… What could be done is… Maybe people
should… Consequently… As a result… This could be dealt with by…
eg. SA: One of the problems is that towns are expanding.

SB: That’s right. Consequently, animals’ breeding grounds are disturbed.
4. Read the following texts and then use the information to fill in the
table below.
Circus
For hundreds of years, people have enjoyed going to the circus. Shows
include spectacular acts by acrobats, clowns, trapeze artists and animals.
However, training animals to entertain is an issue that has been much
debated. Animals are often kept in small dirty cages and are only let out
when they are being trained. Some trainers have even been known to starve
or beat the animals to make them perform. However, some circus entertainers
say that these animals have been spared from death and would otherwise
have been kept in zoos.
Safari Park
In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards keeping wild
animals in safari parks. Such parks are large areas of open land where
animals are allowed to wander in relative freedom. Visitors drive through the
parks, thus enabling them to see the animals in a more «natural
environment». For obvious reasons, dangerous animals still need to be
carefully guarded and visitors need to be made aware of safety procedures.
Problems have arisen for animals that are faced with different climates,
especially those from hot humid countries that then have to survive cold
winters somewhere in Europe for example.
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Zoo
Animals have been kept in captivity for many years. In modern zoos
animals are placed in small enclosures which try to simulate their natural
habitat. Zoos became popular in the first half of this century and nearly every
major city has a zoo which the public pays to visit. Although campaigners
argue that zoos are cruel for animals and that the enclosures where they are
kept are far too small, zoos do provide educational information about
animals. They increase the public’s knowledge of the dangers many animals
face and they often rescue animals which would have otherwise been killed.
National Parks
The twentieth century has seen the establishment of national parks all
over the world. They are areas of country where the government protects the
natural environment. Animals are allowed to live freely and development is
strictly prohibited. In many parts of the world these parks are an important
way of ensuring that certain animals don’t become extinct. The Nairobi
National Park in Kenya was established in 1946 and many endangered
species live there freely. However, these parks are often difficult to manage
because of their size and it’s not difficult for poachers to continue killing
even after a park has been created.
Circus
Safari park
Zoo
National Park
5. Look at the table above. In pairs, discuss the advantages and

disadvantages of the places where animals are kept. Use the expressions
below to help you.
Useful expressions
In my opinion, I am definitely in favour of/against…,

I do(not) believe…, Animals should (not)…,
eg. SA: In my opinion, keeping animals in circuses is very cruel as they are
beaten to make them perform.
SB: I quite agree but some animals may have been spared from death.
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RSPCA
mistreat – homeless – investigates

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a «police
force» for animals. It 1)………………….any complains of cruelty against
animals and each year prosecutes hundreds of people who
2)…………………..them. The RSPCA also provides a sanctuary for 3)
……………………animals and runs many animals hospitals.
WWF
extinction – campaign - endangered
The World Wildlife Fund is the most famous international organization

which seeks to help 1)…………………… species. The fund organizes
2)……………. to help protect animals that face 3)……………………. .
Many successful campaigns such as «Save the Whale» have been supported
by the WWF. The organization has over thirty years of experience and has
been very successful.
WSPA
network – prevent – concerned
The World Society for the Protection of Animals aims to

1)………….cruelty and mistreatment of companion animals or pets. It has
been campaigning for forty years and has offices in over 70 countries. It is
the most widespread animal protection 2)……………….in the world. The
society is mainly 3)……………………with protecting stray cats and dogs. In
many countries such animals are often cruelty slaughtered for their fur and
meat.
7. Discuss with your partner the following questions:
Are there any organizations which protect animals in your

country?
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Have there ever been any special campaigns for endangered
animals in your country?
Would you consider becoming a member of an animal rights
group? Why/Why not?
eg. SA: In my country there is a national organization called «Society for

the Protection of Animals» which deals with cases of animals that have
been mistreated.
SB: There are also branches of international organization such as the
WWF and Greenpeace.
8. Look at the four ways of keeping animals in captivity. In pairs, discuss

these different ways and the advantages or disadvantages of each.
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9. Discuss in pairs topics related to the theme in exercise 8.
Which of the above places can be found in your country? Have you
ever visited them?
Do you think keeping animals in captivity is justified? Why/Why not?
Why are some animals in danger of becoming extinct?
Do you know of any organizations which campaign for the protection
of animals?
G. DISASTERS
1. Underline the odd one out.
disaster earthquake ,fire ,flood ,tidal wave, volcanic eruption,

hurricane, shower
result influenza, death, destruction, epidemic, homelessness,
famine
help emergency services, police fire brigade, disabled,
ambulance, paramedics
AID Red Cross, Red Crescent, Greenpeace, Christian Aid ,
charity
warnings fire alarm, smoke detector, tremors, smoke, alarm
clock, weather forecast
putting out fire fire extinguisher, water, foam, oil, sand, fire brigade
ways emergency exit, fire escape, evacuation, queues, rescue
out/departure
prevention insurance, seawalls, flood barriers, improved drainage,
seismic weather research, strengthening buildings
2. Fill in the short texts with the words from the list, then say what type
of disaster is described in each text.
homeless, collapsed, emergency, earthquake, tremors, shaking
A. Without warning, the……………started and our block of flats

began………………. . All of a sudden the pictures fell off the walls. We ran
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into the street but the……………..had caused a huge crack along it. At that
moment a tall building nearby started swaying and then …......
The……………….services sprang into action but many people had
been made…………and parts of the city were without water or electricity.
drainage, seawall, flooding, deaths, barriers, rescue, destruction
B. The fact that most of Holland is actually below sea-level means that
the Dutch live in constant fear of…………. . In 1945 heavy rains caused the
……………to break, leading to the …......…of thousands of homes, and
hundreds of …………….among the population. Fortunately the
………….operation was quite effective. Now, however there must be a big
improvement in the country’s…………….system and new
flood……………must be built.
emergency services, evacuation, sophisticated, explosion, tidal wave,

volcanic eruptions
C. One of the most famous and destructive…………..in history

occurred in 1883 on an island called Krakatan. The ………………in those
days were not very…………….. , and about 30,000 people died as a result.
The ………………caused a…………..that was over 50ft high. This struck
without warning, so…………………was impossible.
smoke, ambulance, police, fire alarm, fire escape, fire brigade, blaze
D. Everyone’s first reaction was to panic when the ……………..went

off, but the teacher managed to calm them down. The corridor was filled
with………………..so the class had to go down the ………………at the side
of the building. Several people were hurt and taken to hospital in a
(n)………………, and the school was completely destroyed because
the……………….. didn’t manage to get the……………under control in
time. The…………….were called as it was thought the fire was started
deliberately.
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3. Look at the following pictures, then suggest how each of the disasters
may have started and what happened as a result.
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SPEAKING TEST 6
THE NATURAL WORLD
Part 1
How important do you think it is to look after the environment?

What kind of problems is caused by pollution?
How aware are you of environmental problems?
Is your country among those which have recycling schemes?
Part 2.
Look at these pictures. Compare and contrast them. Say what is

common and different between them and what your personal attitude to
these pictures is.
Part 3.
Imagine that you’ve joined a conservation group and you can
choose what to do. Choose from:
Gather litter in the streets
Go to clean the seacoast on the summer vacations
Plant trees every spring
Design a conservation oriented leaflets
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choose ONE.
Give your reasons.
Remember to:
be polite
- give good reasons
- find out your friend’s attitudes and take them into
account
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MASS MEDIA
A. NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES
1. Do you read newspapers and magazines?
Which ones do you read?

How often do you buy them?
2. Fill in the blanks with the words below.
broadsheets supplement
comic journal
magazine tabloid
1. A……………newspaper contains a lot of sensational news and generally

sells more copies than the larger and more serious newspapers.
2. «Cosmopolitan» is a monthly………………. aimed at young women and
is full of glossy pictures and advertisements.
3. «The Beano» is a popular………….. for children containing cartoon
characters like «Dennis the Menace» and «Desperate Dan».
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4. A lot of Sunday newspapers now have a glossy magazine which is called
a……………. .
5. The more «quality» newspapers are normally bigger than the popular ones
and are called………………….because of their size.
6. A……………………is an academic magazine written on a specialist
subject.
3. Here is a list of people who are involved with newspapers. Match each
word to its definition.
1. printer a. a person who is in charge of a newspaper and who

decides what is published in it
2. editor b. someone who takes photographs
3. agony aunt c. someone who prints the newspaper
4. photographer d. a person who draws cartoons
5. cartoonist e. a person who gives advice to readers about their
personal problems
6. reporter f. a person who writes about a particular place or subject
7. correspondent g. a person who writes a regular piece, often about
8. columnist personal experiences or opinions
h. a person who finds out the news and writes about
what’s happening
4. The list below shows some of the different sections a newspaper can
have. Discuss with your partner what each section would cover.
home news obituaries agony aunt

world news local news business/economics
sport news advertisements family
arts letters notices/announcements
weather classified advertisements entertainment-TV/radio
eg. SA: I think that the home news section must obviously cover the
national news of our own country, as opposed to the international news.
SB: Yes, and so world news covers international events, things happening
outside our country.
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5. Use the words below to fill in blanks.
articles classified listings

obituaries headlines editorials
1. As you pick up your daily paper your eyes are first drawn to
the…………….on the front page announcing what the main stories are
about.
2. Within a paper there is a wide range of………………on various
subjects.
3. The newspaper’s official opinion on the events of the day is given in
the ……………… .
4. To find out what’s on TV or on at the cinema, turn to the page
with…………………… which will give you the showing times.
5. If you want to buy or sell something, you could make use of
the……………advertisements which are usually found on the last few
pages.
6. …………………….are notices that are written in newspapers when
people die to tell the reader about their life and achievements.
Now discuss with your partner what your favourite section of a

newspaper is.
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6. Here is the cover of a magazine for people in their 20s. The cover is
designed to attract reader’s interest. With your partner, decide a)
what the reader might like to see in this magazine and b) what stories
would attract such readers.
Useful expressions
How about putting…? What do you think of…?

Why don’t we…? Do you think…is a good idea?
Would they find…interesting?
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7. With your partner, discuss what qualities you look for in a magazine.
Can you describe your favourite/ ideal magazine?
8. This is the basic format for the front cover of a magazine for men and
women in their 20s. Discuss what you would include in the magazine if
you were its editors.
Do you read any magazines?

Can you describe your favourite magazine?
What reasons do people have for reading magazines?
What factors influence people’s choice of magazines?
Is there anything you don’t like about popular magazines?
What do you prefer: books or magazines? Why?
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B. NEWSPAPERS AND TELEVISION
1. Look at the pictures below and answer the questions.
Do you buy a daily newspaper? Why/ Why not?

How often do you watch the news on TV?
Which do you prefer, reading a newspaper or watching TV and why?
televised - top stories - leading article - mass media - exclusive
1. Princess Margaret has given a(n)……………..interview to our

reporter.
2. The match will be……………live on BBC Scotland.
3. The editor chose the story about the effects of the new tax reforms to
be his………….. .
4. By the term…………..we mean television, radio and newspaper.
5. The tabloids concern themselves mostly with the activities of the Royal
Family as their………………….. .
correspondent - conferences - cameraman - broadcasts
«News changes from day to day and from hour to hour. As a TV

journalist I keep people informed of the news as it happens. I work with a
1) ……………… and a sound engineer. Visual images of events have a
greater impact on people than the printed word. Reporting live events, I have
to be able to think on my feet, as many unexpected things may happen. As
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the political 2)………………… for the station, I go to all the major summit
meetings and press 3)…………. . Our Network 4)………………news four
times a day keeping our viewers fully up to date. Though my job can be very
demanding, I really enjoy it».
analyse - research - article - deadlines
«As a print journalist I usually write the 1)……………….after the

events have happened. I can reflect upon the longer term impact of any event
and explore any side-effects. I’m not just reporting the event, I also
2)……………. the consequences (if any) of it. I follow up the story and
speak to people who may be affected by the event. Our newspaper is a daily
one and we have to meet 3)……………… . We also follow up our stories
after further 4)…………..has been made giving our readers the chance to
form their own opinions».
4. Find suitable headings for the following news stories. You should
decide where you would find them.
……………………………………… ………………………………………
………. ……….
Yesterday evening a huge crowd of «Good evening, and welcome to Hide

people gathered in Hide Park to enjoy Park where we are awaiting the
the wonderful music of the famous arrival of Pavarotti. Hide Park, as you
opera singer Lucianno Pavarotti, who can see, is crammed full of people.
returned from his world tour recently. To the right of the stage we can see
Tickets for the events were sold out a Princess Diana and other members of
week before, despite their high price. the Royal Family. Many fans have
Many celebrities attended the event been here for over 24 hours. We
including Tina Turner, Ringo Starr, spoke to many people who spent the
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and members of the Royal Family. night camped outside Hide Park. The
Princess Diana looked stunning in a torrential rain does not seem to be
black and silver knee-length gown. dampening the spirit of Pavarotti’s
The torrential rain did not dampen fans; as you can see many people
the fans’ spirits, many of whom had have come prepared with their
camped outside Hide Park all Friday umbrellas. Pavarotti has just come on
evening in anticipation of the star’s stage. Look at the crowd! They’re
performance. Pavarotti appeared on really excited. It promises to be a
stage at 8 o’clock, and gave a very enjoyable evening. This is John
fantastic performance. Smith reporting from Hyde Park,
London».
5. Fill in the table with words from the list below.
exclusive coverage, ratings, headlines, channel, articles, news bulletin,

viewer, journalist, columns, reporter, reader, camera crew, circulation, live
coverage, newsreader, sections
TELEVISION
NEWSPAPERS
BOTH
TV+NEWSPAPER
6. Discuss in pairs the similarities and differences in the way news is

presented on TV and in newspapers. Use information and ideas from
exercises 3, 4 and 5.
Useful expressions
both, on the other hand, in the same way, likewise, alternatively
eg. SA: Both newspapers and TV channels employ reporters who cover
important events.
SB: In the same way newspapers and TV channels may have exclusive
Interviews with famous people.
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influence reflect controlled opinion unbiased
Can the media be completely objective?
by. A.J. Perkins
The role of the mass media is to present news in a(n) 1)………….. ,

objective way. If we have the full facts relating to an incident or event, then
we can make up our own minds. This, unfortunately, does not always happen.
Mass media is often 2)…………………by individuals who have their
own political opinions which may sometimes 3)…………………the ways in
which they report a story; the leading article in a newspaper allows the editor
to express his own 4)……………….. . TV reporters may decide to omit
certain information which may throw a different light on the story. Readers
tend to purchase newspapers which 5)………………their own political bias.
In an ideal world, news would be presented in an objective way, but
unfortunately most newspapers and TV stations are politically biased.
8. In pairs discuss the role of newspapers and television in modern

society.
Compare and contrast these two pictures.

Do you rely on TV or newspapers for information?
What are the differences between TV reports and newspaper articles?
Which do you think is more influential and why?
Does the media play an important role in our lives? How?
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C. COMPUTERS
1. Discuss the following questions with your partner.
Where can we find computers?

What do we use them for?
eg. We can find computers in an office. We can use them for filing and
writing letters.
2. Using the words below fill in the blanks.
computer games type software

disk switch on records
program hardware backup
1. A…………………is a computer set of instructions that a computer

uses in order to perform a particular operation.
2. Before you start to use a computer you have
to………………it……………. .
3. The general term for computer equipment like screens, keyboards etc
is……………… .
4. Computer information is stored on both a floppy and a
hard……………….. .
5. Both children and adults enjoy playing…………………. .
6. When you want to write a letter, you just ……………..it using the
keyboard.
7. Doctors have started keeping patients’……………..on computer.
8. It’s best to have a …………………of your work in case there is a
power cut.
9. One of the ………………. packages I find easy to use is Word for
Windows.
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3. Using the table below discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
computers with your partner.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Home convenient for keeping taking work home; children
accounts and writing play too many games
personal letters; homework
Office speed and efficiency; less radiation from screen; eye
paperwork; less mess; problems; tiring
more organised
Police Station quicker tracking of invasion of privacy, sabotage
criminals; records and
fingerprints accessible on a
national network
Hospital quick diagnosis of possibility of misdiagnosis;
patients’ problems; easy losing the personal touch
access to patients’ medical
records
Travel quick; easy booking; overloading of information
Agency instant knowledge of flight
availability
School educational; self-study; traditional teaching methods
many subjects made easy ignored; expensive
eg. SA: Having a computer in the home is convenient for writing accounts
and personal letters. It’s also great for doing your homework.
SB: Well yes, but on the other hand, it does mean that you end up taking
work home, and children end up using them only for the computer
games.
4. Discuss with your partner the following questions:
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How old were you when you started using a computer?
Are computers suitable for all ages?
Should computing be taught in schools?
What would your perfect computer be able to do for you?
Which area do you think has benefited most from the
introduction of computers?
eg. SA: I started using a computer when I was nine.

SB: Really? I didn’t start until I was 12 because we couldn’t afford one.
5. Discuss with your partner how life has changed as a result of

computers and whether you think these changes have been good or
bad.
Compare the different ways computers are used in the pictures.

How often do you go to amusement arcades? Why?
How do you use computers at school/ home?
In what ways are electronic games a negative influence on
children?
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D. THE INTERNET
1. Answer these questions. Then compare your answers with a partner.
1. Do you use the Internet? If so, how many times a day? What for?
2. Do you surf the net? Which websites do you visit most often?
3. Do you visit chat rooms? Who do you chat to? What about?
4. Do you write emails? What for?
5. Should parents control their children’s use of the Internet?
2. Match the verbs on the left with an appropriate word or phrase on the
right.
visit music
download a CD
go a website
key in the internet
surf a password
burn your computer
switch on go online
3. Complete the text below using words or phrases from the exercise
above:
When I get home from college, the first thing I do is

1)……………….my computer, key in my 2)……………and
3)………………. to check my email. Then I log off and start my homework.
I don’t often 4)…………….. the internet. When I do, I usually
5)…………..websites that I know –often those of my favourite bands.
Sometimes I’ll 6)…………….some new music and maybe 7)………………
my own CD.
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4. Which of the following is the most serious problem with the Internet?
Teenagers spending too much time on it.

Buying things with a secure system of payment.
Children seeing unsuitable material.
People using work time to send personal messages.
What do you think should be done about any or all of these

problems?
E. ADVERTISING
1. Where do you see adverts? Do you have any favourite advertisements?

Give examples. Are there adverts you don’t like? Why not?
2. Below is a list of words connected with advertising. Use them to fill in

the blanks.
campaign - target -market research - product - agency - stereotypes -

promote - glamorize - commercial - consumer society
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1. If you want to advertise professionally, you should go to an advertising
agency.
2. Before even thinking about advertising, you must have a………………that
people want to buy.
3. The purpose of……………..is to find out not only what people want, but
also how they are influenced by advertising.
4. An advert which appears on TV is called a(n)…………….. .
5. Many people criticize advertising because it tries to………………….such
things as smoking, making it look “cool” and attractive.
6. Advertising is aimed at the……………….. , the people who buy any
product.
7. Advertisers…………………..particular sections of society.
8. The purpose of advertising is to………………….a product and increase its
sales.
9. A series of adverts, placed in various media is called an
advertising……………….. .
10. Another reason why people criticize advertising is because it
strengthens…………………, showing women only as either mothers and
housewives or glamorous models.
3. Look at the picture below. With your partner discuss the questions
below to construct your own marketing campaign.
What product is this advertisement trying to sell?

Which section of society would be interested in buying this
product?
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Where would you advertise it?
- If you advertise the product on TV and radio, on which
channels would you show the advertisement, and at what
time?
- If you advertise in magazines or newspapers which ones
would you choose to advertise in? Who buys them?
Can you think of a short caption to go with the picture?
Useful expressions
It’s probably… It’s probably I would advertise in/on…

It must be… I think it’s targeting… I would place an
advertisement in...
It could be… It may be…
eg. SA: This advertisement is probably aimed at businessmen. Do you

agree?
SB: Yes. Therefore I would advertise on the television just before the
business news
SA: I’d place an advertisement in «Business Monthly» as well.
4. Look at the advertisement below, and then discuss the following

questions with your partner.
What do you think this is advertising?

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Where would you find this advertisement?
Who is it aimed at?
Is it effective?
Can you think of a short caption to go with the picture?
5. Can you think of any other negative aspects of advertising?
You may wish to talk about the dangers of advertising the following
products.
cigarettes
alcohol
toys
Why has advertising become such a big industry?

In what ways does advertising benefit the consumer?
In what ways does advertising harm the consumer?
How powerful do you think advertising can be?
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SPEAKING TEST 7
MASS MEDIA
Part 1.
How many hours a day do you see something on TV?

What TV programs do you like watching? Why?
Why is the Net the most popular source of getting
information at present?
What age is suitable for using computers? When did you
start using a computer for the first time?
Part 2.
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These two pictures show people reading newspapers. Compare and
contrast these pictures, and say what is common and different between
them. Why do you think the people are reading newspapers?
Part 3.
Imagine you need to know the latest news. Decide which type of
media you would prefer and try to choose one for getting information.
Choose from:
television
the Internet
radio
newspaper

choose ONE.
Give your reasons.
Remember to:
be polite
come up with your ideas
express your opinion on each option
give good reasons
find out your friend’s attitudes and take them into account
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INVENTIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES
A. TECHNOLOGIES
1. Match the words with the pictures below. Then say what the following
devices are used for?
microchip - photocopier - mobile phone - cashpoint
2. Match the words below to the appropriate definitions. Then close your
books and say what these devices are used for:
answerphone a. a device used to send and receive copies of

documents and images along a telephone line
fax machine b. a plastic card which enables you to withdraw money
from your bank account at any time
word processor c. the system of connected computers which people all
over the world use to communicate
virtual reality d. a machine which records telephone messages when
you are out
internet e. a computer which is used as a typewriter to write
letters and documents
cash card f. a set of pictures and sounds generated by computer
which give the impression of being real
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cash card - device- reusable - cards -development - microwave
Technology: The way ahead

Technology continues to advance every day, making everything in our
lives easier and safer, but at the same time allowing us to become lazier. First
came the T.V. and the stereo, and then came the remote control, a
1)………………..which allowed us to control the set without leaving the
comfort of our armchair.
You no longer need coins to operate public phoned which are now
operated with plastic 2)……………… . And you can gain immediate access
to your money kept in a bank account with a 3)…………………. .
4)………………..ovens have meant that people no longer have to wait for
food to defrost and cooking is quicker. Cars are fitted with airbags and
automatic braking systems, a 5)……………….to lessen the effect of any
accident that you might have. American scientists have developed spacecraft
extensively, now using the space shuttle which is 6)…………….as it is built
specifically to withstand the intense heat from take-off, and pressure of travel
into outer-space.
4. Read the following articles, then fill in the table below using the
information given.
Computers Robots
Computers have revolutionized Although robots are not yet able
many industries from travel to to replace humans in every possible
healthcare, and from communication way, people still look to a future
to the armed forces. Extensive when this dream (or nightmare) will
computer networks stretch across the be realized. Producing a robot that
globe. However, dependency on this can think may still be many decades
network could be dangerous if away. Basic robot-like machines have
systems were to shut down for any been introduced into factories to do
reason. Computers have made menial jobs, resulting in greater
information more accessible and productivity and efficiency. On the
immediate, and the work place has other hand, many people have
generally become more efficient. complained that their introduction
This efficiency does have its has resulted in a reduction in the
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drawbacks in that many office number of jobs that are now
workers are no longer needed; book- available, thereby contributing to
keeping and other office work can all high unemployment.
be done by one person operating a
computer.
Mobile Phones Solar Power
In the last ten years mobile In many hot countries distinctive
phones have become increasingly solar panels can now be seen on an
popular. The use of this wireless increasing number of roofs. Solar
telephone has revolutionized power, the energy from the sun,
communication. People can be enables people to have a constant
contacted quickly. Business supply of hot water, and in some
executives no longer need to be in the cases the energy can be stored for
office to receive calls. It is not only night usage. In colder countries with
business executives who benefit from predominantly cloudy weather the
this technology but also the system is not so effective. In
emergency services and people who countries with a lot of sunshine all
work in isolated places. However, year round solar power is very
mobile phones do have drawbacks, convenient. However, not all people
such as the expense, and the stress can afford to have solar panels
caused by the feeling that you ought installed, and even when installed the
to have it switched on all the time. panels need regular servicing.
BENEFITS DRAWBACKS
Computers
Mobile phones
Robots
Solar power
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5. Now talk in pairs about the benefits and drawbacks of the items above
as in the example:
eg. SA: Computers have revolutionized industry.

SB: However, they have led to a reduction in the amount of available jobs
in offices.
6. Go through the spidergram then using the information given and the
useful expressions below talk in pairs about the advantages and
disadvantages of technologies as in the example. You may add ideas of
your own.
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Compare and contrast these two pictures.

Are people in danger of being replaced by robots at work?
In what ways has technology improved life in general?
Has the advance of technology brought only benefits?
B. SPACE AND HUMAN ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Look at the pictures and say which of the following are: a) scientific
achievements, b) artistic achievements or c) architectural achievements.
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2. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the lists below.
Pyramids
complicated, build, passages chamber
The most famous, and indeed the biggest pyramids in the world are in Egypt.
They were built almost 5,000 years ago. It took 10 years to prepare the site,
and 20 years to 1)………….the largest one. The burial 2)………………of
the king is located inside the pyramid, and can only be reached by a
3)…………….. system of 4)……….. .
Nuclear Weapons
waste, destroying, deterrent, powerful
The first nuclear weapons to be made were the atomic bombs which ended
the second World War in South East Asia in 1945. Nowadays nuclear
weapons are far more 1)…………….. . The countries in possession of
nuclear weapons are capable of 2)……………the world and humankind
many times over. Nuclear weapons are seen by many as an effective
3)……………and the only way of preventing another world war. Others
argue that they are a 4)………………of money which could be better spent
on education and welfare.
Artificial Insemination
nature, childless, joy, control
Artificial insemination is a method of helping women to have children when
natural means have failed. It can bring great 1)……………….to parents who
would otherwise be 2)…………… . However, it is a morally confusing issue.
Recently, in Italy, women of fifty and above have had babies by artificial
insemination. Some say that this goes against the laws of 3)……………….
And could get completely out of 4)……………….. .
Rockets
sophisticated, launch, fireworks, landing
The rocket was invented in the 11th or 12th century by the Chinese. They
discovered that a bamboo rod with gunpowder at one end would fly like an
arrow when lit.
These rods were the first 1)………………. . Modern rockets are based on the
same principles though they are of course much more 2)…………….. and
powerful. The first moon 3)………………….., the Apollo mission, was in
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1969. Moon research has since been abandoned and rocket propulsion is now
chiefly used to 4)……………..satellites and space probes.
Satellites
channels, signals, rotates, prediction
A natural satellite is a moon which 1)………….. around a planet. They were
first discovered with the earliest telescopes. The planet Jupiter has twelve.
The first man-made satellite was Sputnic 1, launched in 1957. Satellites have
a number of uses including weather 2)……………….. and transmission of
telephone and television 3)……………… . The Intelstat 5 satellite weighs
about 2,000 kg and can deal with two TV 4)…………..and 12,000 phone
calls simultaneously.
sculptures, achievements, literature, buildings, music, inventions, primitive,

paintings, artistic
There are many different human 1)……………….. which extra

terrestrials might be interested in if they visited earth. They could admire
2)……………….. such as the pyramids or the Parthenon. Or they might be
interested in 3)……………. like the computer or the internal combustion
engine. But if the aliens have mastered space travel, these things will seem
very 4)………………. . They would, therefore, be more interested in our 5)
……………achievements. These are many and varied. If they have eyes like
ours and can appreciate colour, then they might like 6)…………….. such as
the Mona Lisa. Or if they have a sense of touch then 7)…………….like the
Venus de Milo might be appreciated. If they hear like us, then they would
probably like 8)……………. . And an advanced civilization will surely have
an equally advanced interest in 9)…………., so they might like Shakespeare.
4. Look at the list of words then fill in the table below. Add any ideas of
your own.
quick and convenient, negative influence, noise and pollution, save lives,
limits imagination, traffic jams, numerous applications, lack of privacy, badly
built nuclear power station, easy contact, source of entertainment, cause
allergic reactions and side effects, accidents, easy form of transport, loss of
natural immunity, radiation leaks, cheap and immediate means of
information, fatal illnesses, inexhaustible source of energy
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BENEFITS DRAWBACKS
nuclear energy
telephone
television
cars
antibiotics
5. In pairs, use the words from exercise 4 and the useful expressions
below to discuss the benefits and the drawbacks of some human
achievements as in the example:
Useful expressions
enable, make up for, drawbacks, at a disadvantage
eg. SA: Coal, oil and gas won’t last forever whereas nuclear energy is
inexhaustible. This has enable enabled people to look at the future with
optimism.
SB: Even though it has numerous applications this cannot make up for the
fact that it is responsible for causing fatal illnesses due to radiation leaks.
Another drawbacks is the badly built nuclear power stations which are
responsible for radioactive contamination of the environment.
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6. The astronaut in the picture is travelling to another galaxy and
expects to meet other life forms. He will have to tell these beings about
the human race. In pairs decide on what are the most important
achievements of humankind which the astronaut could talk about. Some
ideas are suggested but you may introduce ideas of your own.
Do you think travel to other planets is really possible? Explain why.

Do you think there is intelligent life elsewhere in the galaxy? Explain
why.
If you met a being from another planet, what would you do?
What do you think are the most important personal qualities in an
astronaut?
Is it right to spend so much money on space research when people on
earth are starving? Explain why.
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SPEAKING TEST 8
INVENTIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES
Part 1.
Do you think electricity is an important achievement in our life?

Would you be able to live without electricity?
Do the electrical goods we use in the home make us lazy?
Are there any alternatives to the use of electricity?
Part 2.
These two pictures show different use of technologies. Compare and

contrast these pictures. Say what is common and different between them
and what changes has technology brought to traditional jobs. Does
technology play a big part in your life?
You will have 1 minute to think about what are you going to say.
Part 3.
You and your friend are asked to decide what technology will
continue to dominate in the 21st century. Choose from:
computer
mobile phone
solar power
robot
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Remember to:
be polite
- give good reasons
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EDUCATION
A. MAKING THE GRADE
1. The words in the box below can be used to describe the British or the
American education systems. Put the names of the schools in the correct
order in both.
Britain and the USA.
kindergarten, grade, grade school, elementary school, primary school, junior

high school, middle school, secondary school, high school, comprehensive
school, public school, boarding school
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British…………………………………………………………………………
American……………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
2. Put the subjects in the box below under three headings: primary
school, secondary school, university.
art, geography, history, music, physical education, science and

technology, maths, languages, chemistry, physics, car repair, economics,
computer studies, reading, writing, law, medicine, philosophy, typing
Are there any subjects which you can’t study at school or

university, but you think you should?
eg. I wish I had studied economics instead of computer programming.
B. PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION
1. Can you think of any problems, faced by schools and their pupils?
Would you prefer to study at home and go to school only to take exams?
Would you prefer to go to a state or private school? Why?
subjects - fees - qualifications - promotion - training - tuition

education - teachers - salaries - further education - grants -
donations - career - stimulated - research
1. ……………..such as history, geography, physics, chemistry and English

can be studied at school.
2. Students are…………..by the use of pictures and games in class.
3. When students are thinking about what to study, they should keep in
mind what they intend to pursue as a(n)……………. after university.
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4. The government should be responsible for improving schools by
giving………………. to help pay for better facilities.
5. If teachers’ …………….were higher, the quality of their work might be
better.
6. Experienced…………………..consider it important to stimulate
students.
7. Some schools are not government funded and the pupils’ parents pay the
school………….. .
8. Students who find a particular subject difficult should be given
extra…………………. .
9. When students leave school and go on to ……………………they are
preparing themselves for the job market.
10. M. A. candidates should do a lot of………………..before writing their
theses.
11. Her …………………..are insufficient for her to be given the post.
12. Rich members of society can make………………..to schools to help
them.
13. The better the education you have, the better your chances of
quick……………..in your career.
14. The whole ……………..system needs to be reassessed in order to
maintain high standards.
15. In some European countries teachers have as much as two
years’…………………… .
3. Match the words with the definitions.
1. lateness a. being kept in school after class

2. truancy b. permanent removal from school
3. low standards c. temporary removal from school
4. indiscipline d. repeated absence from school
5. detention e. arriving late for class
6. suspension f. rudeness or violence from pupils
7. expulsion g. poor class and exam results
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classroom - blackboard - assembly hall - bell - corridor -playing fields-

staffroom - sports hall - office - canteen - playground
1. The……………is where the whole school meets in the morning for

prayers or for general announcements.
2. Lessons are held in the…………………… .
3. Some school have a(n) ……………………where pupils can buy their
lunch.
4. The………………..rings to mark the end of one lesson and the
beginning of another.
5. The pupils normally go out into the…………………to take their breaks.
6. In between lessons or at break time, teachers gather in
the…………………. .
7. Games lessons are given inside in the…………………..or outside on
the……………. .
8. The traditional…………………..is now being replaced by the
whiteboard in most classrooms.
9. The pupils walk between classrooms along a ……………………… .
10. Pupils who behave especially badly in class are sent to the head
teacher’s……………….. .
5. Try and list as many possible solutions as you can to the following
problems, then say how each solution would work.
Possible Solutions: students to provide sick notes when absent, suspension,

government grants, encourage local education authority to give more funds,
appoint extra staff, arrange more in-service training, stricter punishment,
install more computers, detention, set up extra support classes, organize a
PTA(Parent Teacher Association), improve library facilities, expulsion, set
up tutorials, donations by the rich
PROBLEM SOLUTIONS
truancy
large class sizes
lack of discipline
shortage of
facilities
poor exam result
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6. Which of the problems in exercise 5 is most important? Use the
expressions below to discuss what changes should be made to overcome
this problem. How would the changes work?
Useful expressions
It would be a good idea to…, It would be best to…, This would lead
to…,This would result in…, This would cause…, This would give us…,
This would help…
eg.In many schools there is a problem of truancy. It would be a good idea

to punish truants by giving them detention or suspension. This would lead
to better discipline and it would help the school’s exam results.
7. Look at these pictures.
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These pictures show people in classrooms. Compare and contrast
these pictures and say whether you think it is important to spend as
much time as possible studying before going out to work.
8. Look at the pictures below. You are the new headteacher of the school
where educational standards are low. Discuss the problems in the school
and make suggestions to improve the situation.
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9. Discuss in pair topics related to the theme.
Should education be free? Why/ Why not?

What subjects do you think are most important for students to learn
and why?
How is education important in a person’s career?
Should teachers be paid more? Do you think this would improve
education?
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SPEAKING TEST 9
EDUCATION
Part 1.
Which is more difficult for you to study at school or at university?

Why?
Would you like to study abroad?
What subjects are you studying now?
Do you know any other foreign languages?
Part 2.
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These two pictures show different classrooms. Compare and
contrast these photographs, and say which of the classrooms is better
organized.
You have 1 minute to think about what you are going to say.
Part 3.
Imagine you want to improve your English on your summer
holidays.
Decide which way you would prefer. Choose from:
to attend evening language classes
to go to an English-speaking country
to study with a tutor
to study on your own

Remember to:
be polite
- give good reasons
- find out your friend’s attitudes and take them into
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account
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WORK AND JOB
A. WORK
1. Look at the following list of jobs, then fill in the gaps with your own
examples.
1 coach 7 babysitter 13 veterinarian(vet) 19 dentist

2 ……………. 8……………… 14 ……………… 20………………..
3 publisher 9 chef/cook 15 army officer 21 author
4…………….. 10…………….. 16………………… 22……………….
5 midwife 11 builder 17 23 cashier
salesman/woman
6……………. 12……………. 18………………… 24……………….
2. In pairs, label the photo with an appropriate profession. Report

back to the teacher using the following expressions as in the example:
Useful expressions
He/She must be… He/She seems to be… It looks like…

He/She is obviously a… He/She might be…/could be…
Perhaps/maybe he/she …
eg. № 1 must be a surveyor because he has got a tripod.
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3. Below is a box of personal qualities considered necessary for certain
occupations. Then complete the table by filling in the appropriate form
of the word.
imaginative, sociable, hard-working, intelligent, reliable, funny, lively, kind,

fun, fashionable, brave, courageous, sensible, sensitive, smart, practical,
young, organized, fit
Noun Adjective Noun Adjective

fitness fit …………………… assertive
honesty ………………… accuracy …………………
………… reliable dedication approachable
education polite ……………………. competitive
………… ………………… ……………………. …………………
ambition courageous creativity persuasive
…………………. ……………………
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4. Underline the best item that fits in the sentences.
1. A good nurse always treats patients with ( fitness- patience-accuracy-

education) and kindness.
2. ( Politeness- Education-Honesty- Ambition) is an important quality for
hotel staff as they have to be trusted with other people’s belongings.
3. A ballet dancer must be very ( assertive- fit- accurate- courageous) to
cope with the long hours of training and energetic performances.
4. We are looking for ( curious- imaginative- approachable- honest)
designers to help produce our new winter collection.
5. You can always trust Keith to get the job done on time- he’s the most (
reliable- ambitious- accurate- assertive) decorator I know.
6. It was his thirst for knowledge and overall ( personality- persuasion-
creativity- politeness) that led him into a career in scientific research.
7. Use your powers of ( performance- persuasion- creativity- politeness) to
make your customers want to buy the product.
8. Let’s leave the waiter a big tip; he was so ( strong- skilful- polite-
imaginative) and attentive.
9. Gordon doesn’t mind if he doesn’t get a promotion- he’s just not the (
creative- helpful-ambitious- intellectual) type.
10. Deep-sea divers are known for their ( courage- ambition- patience-
beauty) as working at such depth can be extremely dangerous.
11. Sheila is an extremely ( curious- flexible- polite- dedicated) teacher
who puts the welfare of her students above everything else.
12. Nowadays police officers are trained to be more ( accurate- fit-
approachable- competitive) so that people will feel more comfortable turning
to them for help.
13. The agency only employs secretaries who can type with a high degree
of speed and ( assertiveness- accuracy- honesty- imagination)
14. Most successful journalist have received training in ( performance-
assertiveness-creativity- courage) and learn how to ensure that others pay
attention to them.
15. Caroline is one of the most ( reliable- educated- persuasive-
competitive) lawyers I have met She is never happy unless she wins every
case.
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5. Fill in the gaps in the text below with the following words:
fee - commission - salary - wage - income
A person’s 1)………………depends on the type of work he/she does. A

factory worker, for example, usually earns a weekly 2)……………., whereas
the manager is paid a fixed 3)……………….every month. A salesperson
working for the same company is paid a 4)…………………for every sale
made in addition to his/her regular income.
A person who works independently for different companies, charging
a(n) 5)……………….. for each piece of work produced, is called a
freelancer.
6. Choose a word from the list to complete the following sentences.
negative and positive features of certain jobs
flexible/fixed hours - skilled/unskilled-

promotion prospects/ dead end - varied/repetitive-
well-paid/underpaid - steady/insecure - stress free/stressful
1. It takes years of training to become a carpenter. It’s a very skilled job.

2. A journalist gets to travel around and meet lots of people. His job is
very………………
3. Fruit pickers don’t get enough money. The job is……………………
4. Joe is a freelance writer. He decides when to work and when to rest. His
hours are…………
5. A job with the government is a job for life. It is very ………………….
6. Many driving instructors suffer from anxiety. It is a
very…………………job.
7. As a street cleaner, you have little chance of being promoted to a higher
position.It is a(n)……………………job.
8. Working in a bank has good…………………because you can get
promoted very quickly.
9. It doesn’t take long to learn how to wash dishes because it is
a(n)……………..job.
10. An actor may have long periods with no work. It is a very
……………..profession.
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11. Lawyers generally get a lot of money for what they do. The legal
profession is very………..
12. Working in a factory often involves doing the same thing again and
again. It can be very …………………… .
7. Say what qualities and qualifications are necessary for each job and
why.
builder businessman police officer teacher

cashier ballet dancer journalist vet
cook designer lawyer salesman
architect doctor mechanic
waiter
eg. A builder must be strong and have stamina because he has to do hard
labour and work with his hands all day. No particular school qualifications
are needed.
8. Use the expressions below to complete the sentences.
a workaholic made redundant flexitime to be offered a

job
on maternity dismissed shiftwork to attend an
leave interview
to find work on strike applying for a job to take on
do foe a living been promoted fired to earn a living
on sick leave
1. Now that he’s finished his studies, he’s started applying for a job and
spends all day filling in application forms and ringing up companies.
2. After working for the company for five years, John has…………….to a
management position.
3. Her husband is……………….. . He works both in the office and at home.
4. I haven’t been able to work for two month since I had my operation. I
am………………… .
5. She isn’t working at the moment but she plans to return when the baby’s
born. She’s……….
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6. I decided not………………….while the children were growing up as I
wanted to be at home with them.
7. Ten people in the accounts department were………………..as they were
no longer needed.
8. After being found guilty of stealing Anna was……………………. .
9. Sam, clear your desk and leave office immediately! You
are………………..!
10. No rubbish has been collected for two weeks because the dustmen
are…………………. .They are asking for better conditions.
11. It’s great to be on…………………as I can choose whether to work
mornings or evenings.
12. He works days or nights. He does……………………. .
13. After they received my CV, the insurance company asked
me………………….. .
14. It is very difficult nowadays………………………….. . Companies are
employing fewer people.
15. My interview went really well. I’m hoping…………………..as a
secretary soon.
16. You are expected………………….more responsibilities the longer you
stay in a job.
17. «What do you…………………?» « I am a doctor in a large hospital in
town».
9. Use the advantages and disadvantages listed below and the useful
expressions to say which job appeals to you the most and which the
least. You can also use your own ideas.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Teacher builds up children’s does a lot of preparations and
knowledge, has regular marking, has to be patient
working hours
Doctor helps improve people’s has irregular working hours,
health, has a high income has to deal with unpleasant
situations involving blood and
injured people
Builder doesn’t need academic has a dirty job, may have to do
qualifications, receives dangerous tasks
high wages
Nurse helps sick people, has to face ride patients, has to
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provides support work on nightshifts
Policeman helps reduce crime, has a has to face violent situations,
varied job has to be “call” in case of
emergencies
Ballerina enjoys good health, has has a tiring, long working day,
opportunities to travel has a limited social life
Farmer works with the land, relies on good weather, may
avoids hectic city life get lonely and isolated
Waiter has free meals, meets a deals with unpleasant
lot of people customers, works on
weekends, is on his feet
Deep-sea diver works with natural often works alone, faces cold
environment conditions
Architect works in a quite work involves lots of details,
environment, can be is generally confined to an
creative office
Business may have a company car has a stressful lifestyle, has to
executive etc, may go on trips take care of his appearance
abroad
Secretary interacts with different always has to smile and be
people, helps everything pleasant, may have to work
run smoothly overtime when necessary
Scientist helps society to progress, doesn’t meet many new
works as part of a team, people, works long hours
does research
Journalist every day is different, has to interfere in people’s
can often choose what to private lives, may work late at
writer about night
Lawyer helps people in difficult has irregular hours, has to
situations, can choose work under pressure
his/her clients
Useful expressions
I would(n’t) like to be… The best thing/worst thing about…

I would hate/love to be… My (least) favourite kind of work…
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eg. The best thing about being a nurse is that you provide support for
people who need your care and attention. I wouldn’t like to be a deep-sea
diver because they often work alone and they may have to work in cold
conditions-especially in the winter!
Compare the two jobs in the pictures.

What qualities should a ballet dancer or a doctor have?
Would you like to be a doctor, a ballet dancer or neither of them?
Justify your answer.
Which of the above jobs would be closer to your preference and why?
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
B. JOBS AND LIFESTYLES
1. Look at these newspaper cuttings. Compare the jobs and lifestyles

they describe.
A Rising Star
Actress Fiona Day has spent the last four month in the Bahamas shooting her
latest film, «The Bermuda Crisis». She is said to have earned a fee of $5
million. She said, «The filming was hard work in parts, particularly the
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sailing and the scuba diving, but I enjoyed it very much. I’m now taking a
six-month break to be with my children».
Office Winner
Office clerk Angela McKeon has won a holiday in Majorca after working for
Granchester bus company for ten years without a single day off sick. Angela,
who normally works a nine-to-five day in the enquiry office said, «It’s
wonderful. On the money I earn, I couldn’t possibly afford a holiday like this.
I’m really looking forward to it».
Big Deal
Business tycoon Tommy Hardwood has just flown into Paris first class on a
flight from Singapore, where he closed a multimillion-pound business deal.
Hardwood’s company and an international airline. Hardwood says of his
success, «The work is hard, but the rewards are great». The man himself is
estimated to be worth tens of millions of dollars.
2. Use the words below to complete the table. Then talk about the
advantages and disadvantages of each job as in the example:
creative, glamorous, V.I.P., immense responsibility, respected, deskbound,

routine, deadlines, regular wage, outdoor, active, publicity, stress, hard,
wealthy, popularity, rewarding, personal contact, varied boredom, excitement
JOBS ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

entertainer publicity,popularity, stress, job insecurity
excitement
business executive
office clerk
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professional athlete
freelance journalist
labourer
architect
doctor
eg. A successful entertainer’s life can be quite exciting. She/he is exposed

to a lot of publicity and within a short period this success can lead to a
wealthy lifestyle.
However, they tend to suffer from stress as their career can be quite
insecure.
3. Read the newspaper article and fill in the gaps with words from the
list below.
comfortable - ambition - tycoon - dreaming on the breadline -

achievement- make ends meet- entrepreneur- poverty -
business - well off
From Rags to Riches

Billionaire Mike Burbridge hasn’t always had it easy. As a young child
in New York his family weren’t very 1)…………….., though they were at
least 2)…………….. . Both his parents worked and he had everything he
really needed. But then, his father became ill and his mother had to leave her
job to look after him.
The family were no longer able to 3)……………. . Mike remembers
when they were living 4)…………….. , «Times were tough, weeks went by
when we wouldn’t have a proper meal, I forgot what it was like to have a full
stomach.» The only way Mike got through these years of extreme
5)…………….., was by 6)………………… of a future in which he would be
able to have anything that he wanted. This dream gave Mike the
7)………….. to succeed in his life where his parents had failed. From the age
of 14 Mike worked day and night doing several jobs at a time. After years of
hard work he finally had enough money to start his own 8)……………. . His
company did exceptionally well. Mike had a nose for business, and he soon
became known in the city as a 9)……………… . Every company he set up
made money. The money rolled in, and Mike became a powerful man in
business, a real 10)……………… By anyone’s estimation Mike Burbridge’s
path to power and riches is a huge 11)………………. .
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4. Match the words with the explanations.
1 flexi-time a) money paid for each item made or produced

2 shift work b) extra pay for more work
3 piece rate c) an extra, eg. company car, receive in addition to
salary
4 bonus d) a system where employees vary the time they start
and finish work
5 perk e) company shares given to executives as a bonus
6 share options f) extra payment for good work
7 overtime g) a system of working a changing pattern of hours
including unsociable hours
1……… 2………. 3……….. 4……… 5……….. 6………….

7………….
5. Discuss in pairs the pros and cons of these people’s jobs.
1. «I enjoy entertaining people. I get a lot of opportunities to travel but this

means I’m away from my family a lot. It is a risky job but I take care of
myself. The only bad thing about it is that it’s very seasonal so I may be out
of work for some of the year».
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2. «I always wanted to be a car mechanic; I’ve always had a fascination with
taking things apart to see how they work. The hours may be long but the
money is OK. With such skills I may open my own business someday».
3. «My job can be very boring and tiring as I spend a lot of my time on my
feet. The money’s not very good but I do get to meet some interesting people.
I work all week though; I don’t have any free time».
4. «As a manager I have all the responsibility for this organization. I have to
make a lot of decisions which sometimes can be difficult and stressful. I do
get an excellent salary and a company car but I may have to work a lot of
unsociable hours. Sometimes I don’t even get to see my children in the
evenings».
5. «I love teaching children. It’s very rewarding but it can be very stressful;
classroom sizes are getting bigger, I have very little free time as I have to do
lots of preparation and planning. The money‘s not too bad. I do get good
holidays which allow me to travel during the summer».
6. «As a postman I have to be out all the time. I don’t really mind as I
couldn’t sit in an office all day. In the winter months it’s difficult due to the
bad weather but I have all my afternoons, evenings and weekends free to do
as I wish».
6. Read the following dialogue, then fill in the table below using the
information.
John: As a manager I receive a good salary and other benefits such as a

company car. My bonus pay, however, is linked to the entire output of the
factory. So, if factory output falls, so does my bonus pay.
Mike: My wages are good- they allow me to have the lifestyle which I
require. I am only responsible for my own work. If I work overtime, then I
receive more money.
John: I am responsible for the work of 150 workers and if there’s a
problem in the factory I must stay and solve it. I don’t get paid overtime - it’s
part of my job. I had to stay in the factory yesterday until midnight.
Mike: I like to leave work when my shift is finished. I like to spend my
evenings with my family and doing other things. I work only to pay my bills
and my mortgage.
John: I love my work- it’s my life. I really don’t have any time to have
a life outside work. I haven’t been able to take a holiday for the past two
years because of the demands from work.
Mike: My life outside work is more important to me.
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John: I work because I love my job. It gives me a lot of job
satisfaction, and I enjoy taking responsibility for things. You work with
machinery so your job is very dangerous.
Mike: Yes it may be, but I prefer mine to yours. Even though you may
receive a higher salary and have a company car, in my opinion such things do
not compensate you enough for the associated stress level, late nights, no
other life etc. Don’t you think there’s more to life than this factory?
BENEFITS DRAWBACKS
Manager good salary
Production operator
7. Look at the people in the pictures below. Discuss in pairs:
the jobs they might have

what their lifestyle would be
what problems they might have
how satisfied they are with their jobs
their daily routine
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Which jobs do you think are more important, and why?

Which is more important, money or job satisfaction? Why
Which is better, a low stress job with low pay or a stressful highly paid
job? Why?
Do you think managers should be paid a lot more than workers? Why?
Apart from pay, how might you encourage people to work hard?
C. CAREERS
1. Look at the following advertisements. What qualifications do you

think the successful applicant would need to have?
2. Read the following interview, and fill in the gaps with a word from the
list below.
postgraduate, tutor, lecturer, degree, A-levels, library, academic, research
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«I suppose I’ve followed the standard career path. I took ten «O» levels at the
age of 16, in all usual subjects. At 18 I took three 1)……………….. in
Maths, Chemistry and Biology. I went straight on to university where it took
me three years to complete my 2)…………….. . I stayed on at the same
university to do my 3)………………course. This involved a lot of
4)…………., so I spent most of my time in the university 5)……………… . I
hadn’t planned on a(n) 6)……………….career but after I had finished my
postgraduate studies I realized that I wanted to teach, so I became a college
7)....................... . Five years later I was offered a post as a (n)
8)………………at my old university».
3. Look at the list of places of further education and match them with
the corresponding profession.
1.Business College a. chef

2. Academy of Music and Dramatic b. nurse
Art
3. Catering College c. police officer
4. Technical College d. architect
5. University e. business executive
6. School of Nursing f. lawyer
7. Medical School g. teacher
8. Police Academy h.plumber\electrician\builder
9. Law School i. doctor\surgeon
10. Institute 0f Architecture and j. musician\actor
Design
4. Fill in the gaps with one of the word(s) from the list below.
promotion, experience, training, requirements
1. Jane worked for a newspaper for six months just to get………………… .

2. One of the ………………of the job is that you are free to travel.
3. His……………….from local to regional manager was unexpected.
4. You have to attend a three-month…………..course when you start work
this company.
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5. Read the leaflet below and decide with your partner which points are
the most important to you in your choice of career. Use the expressions
below.
Useful expressions
What matters most…, I would definitely consider…,

Have you thought about…? I wouldn’t mind…, …would interest me
Guidelines for Choosing a Career
1 Qualifications
It is important that you know what qualification are required. You may
have to sit some more exams or to university.
2 Previous Experience
Any previous experience you may have of working will be invaluable.
Employers like to see that you can cope with working in an office
environment.
3 Personality
Are you shy or confident? Would you be able to give presentations?
Would you like to spend your life behind a desk in an office or do you want a
more physically demanding position?
4 Interest / Hobbies
It is much easier to be successful if you enjoy your work. Do you have
any interests or hobbies that could lead to a permanent job?
5 Money
Consider how important money is to you. Would you be prepared to
work for less money in a job you really love?
6 Travel
How important is travelling to you? If it’s very important, consider
taking a year off before you start job- hunting.
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7 Ambition
How ambitious are you? Will job give you the training you need to
climb up the career ladder? Will promotion mean relocation for yourself and
your family?
8 Family
Do you plan on getting married and having children? Will your career
allow for this by letting you work part-time?
eg. SA: Have you thought about what job you want to do?
SB: Yes. I’m going to university to study medicine as I want to become a
doctor.
6. In pairs a) identify the different professions in the picture and b) say

how each person progressed to that position.
eg. SA: The musician in the picture could have studied at the Academy of
Music and Dramatic Art.
SB: He must have played in a number of orchestras as he looks quite
experienced.

What should someone keep in mind when choosing a career?
Would you be interested in an academic career? Why/Why not?
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Do you think students get enough help from their school in order to
choose a suitable career?
Which would be the ideal career for you? Why?
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SPEAKING TEST 10
WORK AND JOBS
Part 1.
What sort of jobs would you be willing to do in your holidays?
Do you think earning a lot of money is more important than the
job?
Would you like to do one or many different jobs in the future?
Do you think work is more important than leisure? Why (not)?
Part 2.
These two pictures show different jobs. Compare and contrast these
pictures. Say what is common and different between them. Would you
choose to be a police officer or a businessperson? What is more
important to you fame or money?
Part 3.
Imagine you and your friend are looking for a job for the summer.
Decide which job you can apply for. Choose from:
a tour guide in your home town
a children’s leader at a summer camp
a shop assistant
a promoter
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CONTENT

A. APPEARANCE AND CLOTHING

denim - wool - lycra - cotton - polyester - velvet -

1. He wore a simple T-shirt and blue denim jeans to the party.

3. In pairs comment on each picture using the following expressions.

1. Tasteful and stylish A formal

A. As this man works in a factory he has to wear loose-fitting clothes so that

Compare the clothes in pictures A and B.

B. FAMILIES, FRIENDS, RELATIONSHIPS

male female definitions

an old friend = someone you have known for a long time

intelligence , sincerity , reliability , good looks , kindness, honesty,

eg. I like my friends to have a sense of humour.

6. Fill in the gaps with words from the list.

unsociable - lively - rebellious - sensitive - stubborn -

nostalgic - approachable- protective - caring - strict -

8. Think of someone you know who plays an important part in your

get on well with… be on the same wavelength …

child adult elderly person

9. Look at the words describing the advantages and disadvantages of

at an age when… it is a period of life when ... it is a stage when…

He is more/less he has more/fewer he has become more/less

11. Look at pictures.

eye to eye - independence - fell out - share - quarrel-

2. Match 1-8 with a-i.

1. feeling sure about your own ability…… a. aggressive

3. In magazines you often see questionnaires which help analyse

friendly , helpful , vain , organized , quite , sympathetic,

4. Match the words with the appropriate definitions below.

a) someone who doesn’t eat meat ……………………………………….

5. James is a student. He seeks a flatmate with permanent job, who is

ANDREW CATHERINE MAX TRACEY

Who is your best friend? What is he like?

wake up , have breakfast, have a shower, leave home, get to work,

2. Read and answer the questionnaire. Do it «Always put off until

- earning money - resting and sleeping - washing and dressing

Work in pairs. Ask and say what you do every day.

1. What time do you usually get up in morning?

2. Complete the table using words from the list below.

stamps, records, coins, basketball, soccer, model planes, fishing, billiards,

Equipment: canoe, books, chessboard, hook, paddles, seeds, uniform,

Qualities/skills: energetic, patient, creative, observant, organized,

eg. To be able to play a musical instrument you need to have an instrument,

patience - memory - talent - knowledge - ear- organization-

1. Record producers can recognize talented musicians because they have

7. Fill in the words from the list in the table below.

develops engineering skills , relaxing, develops a sense of rhythm, highly

9. Compare the following pastimes/ hobbies using the expressions below.

eg. Reading is more relaxing hobby than playing chess. ….

10. Look at pictures.

1. Here is a list of some forms of entertainment. Can you think of

Positive adjectives Negative adjectives

I’d like/love to I don’t fancy…. I (don’t/wouldn’t) enjoy

Which form of entertainment would be closer to your age group/to

western - animated film - science fiction film - romance-

1.ticket a. the short break in the middle of the film

exciting , funny , humorous , sentimental , pessimistic , moving , violent ,

Films Positive Negative

eg. SA: Romances can be charming and moving in many ways.

5. Fill in the blanks with the words below.

box office , sequel , screenplay , director, budget , action-packed ,

1. My brother loves the excitement and energy of a(n)…………… ……film.