UNIT 1.GRAMMAR 1. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Continuous or Present Simple. is studying 1. Tom ……………………… (study) for a test at the moment. He never ……………………… (study) late at night. He usually ……………………… (go) to sleep at ten o’clock. 2. At the moment, Sue and Diana ……………………… (chat) on the computer. They usually ……………………… (not use) the computer in the morning, but today they ……………………… (not go) to school. 3. Mr Smith always ……………………… (watch) TV at night. However, at the moment, he ……………………… (not watch) TV because he ……………………… (sleep). 4. On Saturdays, my friends and I usually ……………………… (go) to the beach, but today we ……………………… (meet) at the shopping centre. It’s Kate’s birthday and we ……………………… (buy) her a gift. 2. Look at Sally’s family photo album. Write questions with the words below and used to. Then answer the questions according to the pictures 1 2 Dad the runner Sally at five years old 3 Spot’s first day with family 1. Sally’s dad / run / in races Did Sally’s dad use to run in races? ............................................................................................................... Yes, he did. ............................................................................................................... 2. Sally / have / short hair ............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... 3. Sally’s family / have / a cat ............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... 4. Sally / have / her own bedroom 4 Sally’s bedroom ................................ 1........... the students log onto their computers in order to get into their virtual classrooms.. The Virtual School It’s 8..................................... This is an on-line school and the students do all their schoolwork and their homework online! At the beginning of each school day....................................... outgoing person and she misses playing sport with her friends at school............................................. 3................ 5................. .. How do teachers and students communicate? ........... A virtual classroom is a private on-line space on the Internet................28 in the morning.................... Patsy won’t be late for school because she doesn’t need to get dressed or even leave her house.......................READING 1 Read the text.... What can’t you do at a virtual school? ................... Then answer the questions................... She also feels chatting online isn’t the same as hanging out with friends... 4....................................... She just needs to turn on her computer to get to school................................... What is a virtual school? ............................ 2............. What is a virtual classroom? ...... Patsy is a student at the new Virtual School in New Mexico.................... Why can Patsy go to school in her pyjamas? ...................................... in the United States.................... Patsy thinks it’s a great way to study but she is a very sporty.................. Students and teachers communicate online in private chat rooms.............. School begins in two minutes but Patsy Miller is still wearing her pyjamas...................... Students e-mail their homework to their teachers and they do all their tests online......... Use the Past Continuous.00 last night? Look at the pictures and complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. It 2. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. ………………… (remember) it was 1st April! 2. ………………… (pass) her and 8. Use the Past Simple or Past Continuous. ………………… (have) a school trip at 10. ………………… (be) 10. ………………… (not eat) breakfast and 6. 4. ………………… (look) at her alarm clock. many people ……………………… (dance). was using (use) the computer. We ……………………… (go) to the concert when we ……………………… (see) the accident.30 and she was late.30. ………………… (not know) what to do.UNIT 2 GRAMMAR. Margie 1. but no one was at school. ………………… (see) it was only 7. Don and Kate ……………………… (play) computer games. 5. 2. What was happening at 10. ………………… (ask) her the time. She 5. Mum and Dad ……………………… (watch) TV. . She 3. She 4. She was only five minutes late. 3. The dog ……………………… (sleep). When we ……………………… (leave) the party. Then she 10. 3. Tom ……………………… (run) in the race as the photographer ……………………… (take) photos. 1. Looking at her watch she 9. The people ……………………… (clap) while the singer ……………………… (sing). Gina ……………………… (read) a book. Where were her friends? Then an old man 7. 3. ………………… (run) to school. 1. Use the Past Simple. While I ……………………… 2. 1. 4. the electricity ……………………… (go) off.00. Complete the paragraph about Margie with the verbs in brackets. The statue is at the Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown. Newell buried the statue on his land and planned for the workmen to find it. Newell let people see the giant for free. Hull paid an artist to make the statue of the giant.READING 1 Read the text. He was three metres tall. The statue is now in a museum. 3. 2. You can still see the Cardiff Giant today. Mr Newell found the statue. Newell planned the hoax by himself. Then tick the sentences T (true) or F (false). New York. T 1. Hull did it because he wanted to prove that Americans believe anything. The Cardiff Giant Do you believe in giants? In 1869. Thousands of people came to Newell’s farm to see the giant. Then on 10th December. Find the evidence in the text. Hull and Newell planned the hoax together. 5. Some people believed he was once a real man and others thought it was a hoax. People called him the Cardiff Giant because the workmen found him in Cardiff. Overnight. Many people wanted to see the giant. a businessman called George Hull announced that the Cardiff Giant was just a hoax. The stone man was taller than any ordinary man. New York. They paid Newell 50 cents to see him. 1869. workmen were digging a hole on William Newell’s farm when suddenly they found a fossilised (stone) man. 4. 6. F . the “man” became a celebrity. 2. applied (apply) for a work placement as a member of a camera Last year. Sue and Kim ……………………… (leave) the library. Pete 1. The librarian ……………………… (put) the books on the shelves. ……………………… crew and he got the job. Use the Past Simple or Present Perfect Simple. Greg ……………………… (choose) a book. . but Pete 6. ……………………… (work) very hard and he 3. His friends 5. 2 Complete the paragraph with the verbs in brackets. Lisa and her friend ……………………… (meet) yet. Since then. 1. ………………… already ………………… (make) a few suggestions about places to visit. he 2. He wants to travel around the world and visit different countries. Greg Steve Lis a Sue and Kim 1.UNIT 3 GRAMMAR. 4. 3. Steve ……………………… (finish) his work. Then complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. ……………………… (not decide) where to go yet. ……………………… (make) a lot of money. ……………………… (leave) his job. Last week. Look at the picture. Use the affirmative or negative form of the Present Perfect. 5. Pete 4. .... It’s great. Interviewer: That’s a shame....... so far I haven’t.............. Where does Victor work? ... Name two things he doesn’t like doing........READING 1 ABC News is interviewing Victor Adams about his job..................... Can you tell us about it? Victor: 5 Well................................. Victor.. ................................. I work for a snack company............. I’m just happy knowing I’m creating something people enjoy.. I’ve been there for three years and I love it............... My work day is from 9........... the company’s busiest time is during the holidays because during holiday time........................ 3... Interviewer: Well........ Interviewer: Sounds like fun! What exactly do you do? Victor: 10 My job is to create original sweet snacks....... We’ve heard that you’ve got a very interesting job......... So when people are out enjoying themselves............................ How many hours a day does he work? .......................... That’s the fun part of my job... I’m in the office on the phone.... I try about 14 different kinds of chocolates and sweets to make sure they are just right..... thank you for talking to us and for making things we enjoy eating...... What does he do? .. when I’m not tasting food.....................00 pm and during that time....... Read the interview and answer the questions....... I’m usually at work................................ An Interesting Job Interviewer: Hi............... But do you ever get tired of eating chocolate and sweets? Victor: No.................... .............. .....................................00 am to 5................ people have parties and buy snacks........ Also......................................................................... I think of ideas for new snacks and then I test them............ 1... 2............. 4...... Interviewer: So what isn’t fun? Victor: 15 Well............... ................... Use the affirmative or negative form of be going to............................ CDs / be / cheaper / next year . 1.................... 3..... (perform) 3.............. They …………………………… hot dogs............. (eat) 4................ The people …………………………… ice cream.................................. What are the people in the picture planning to do? Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets... They …………………………… tickets for the concert................ everyone / speak / Spanish / in the future . 4.......UNIT 4 GRAMMAR..... computers / write / music / one day ................................. (buy) 2.............. 1............................... 1............................................... (drink) 2 Predict the future using the words below and the correct form of “will”........................ They …………………………… in the theatre...... rap music / be / popular / in 2050 Will rap music be popular in 2050? ......................................... The girl …………………………… coffee.............. 2....... The band …………………………… outside..................... She …………………………… water.. The boys …………………………… popcorn..................................... ....... ............ people look back on their lives and think about the changes they want to make........ so of course I partied last night and had a great time! Now it’s time to sit quietly and think about the future............................ New Year’s Day is the only holiday celebrating the passing of time and the hope for a new beginning.................. I’m going to sign off now because I need some sleep … Don’t forget to read my blog again tomorrow.......................................... what am I going to change about my life? Well..... I’m going to save money.................. So......... I’m definitely going to get fit......... Hi everyone ..READING Read Daniel’s blog entry........ Starting tomorrow............ I will be at the gym every day! That’s a promise........ 2.... Also.............................................................................. I spent too much money over Christmas.............................. What are Daniel’s resolutions? ... What does Daniel hope will happen if he takes up an activity? .............. Have you ever wondered why people make New Year’s resolutions? Well. Then answer the questions......... It’s New Year’s Day........................ here’s what I think.. 3...... Daniel 1. What did Daniel do on New Year’s Eve? ................... So................................................... ................................... 4................. Why does Daniel think people make New Year’s resolutions? .................................... Maybe I’ll also take up a new activity this year...................... ..... It could be a great way to meet new friends............................................. .... 4... 1..................... 1....................... 6...................... wouldn’t go out with him / If / didn’t like / you / him / you / ....... a present / Lynn / give her one / gave / you / would / you / If / ? .................. you ……………………… (get) fat.... I shouldn’t / couldn’t hear what you said because the music was so loud.................................................... 4.... Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets........... 5............. If Carl studied for the test........ This exercise may not / mustn’t be easy........ If you eat too much chocolate............................... if / The children / didn’t help / you / them / wouldn’t know the answer / .... studied / Carl / for the test / If / he would pass / .......... ......... 1.............. would go / The children / about the magician / you / told them / if / ......................................... he would pass................................ ......................................... Unless Anne ……………………… (see) the news...... Have a rest.................. I haven’t decided yet.. 6...................UNIT 5 GRAMMAR.......... Circle the correct answer... ...... If you ……………………… (leave) now........................... you won’t be late... but let’s try................................ . .................................... It’s against the law.................. 3. will go (go) to the concert if her friends go................ They won’t tell anyone if you ……………………… (ask) them not to..... 2. Use the First Conditional.......... will you eat it? 4...................... 2...... You don’t have to / may not finish the project now. I think you should / may take an umbrella because it must / might rain.............. she won’t know the story.. 5...................... Susan ……………………… 2.. You shouldn’t / mustn’t smoke here...................... I should / might go to the party. Write sentences with the words below................. 3................. 5............... 3.......... If I ……………………… (order) lunch........ .. Then answer the questions.............. but you have to use your imagination to fill in the details and complete the story................................................. Now try another one: After a car accident... she can use her umbrella............................ If not......... 3................................ ................... If there is someone else in the lift or if it is a rainy day....................... Try This! A woman lives on the twelfth floor.. Why does the woman need an umbrella? . the ambulance brought a man and his son to the hospital............ she goes to the tenth floor and walks up two flights of stairs to her flat..................... 5.............. she asks for help.............. Every morning she takes the lift down and leaves the building.........” I can’t operate on this boy – he is my son!” How can this be? 1................ she goes directly back to her floor.......... Each puzzle gives you clues.................................... Why is the boy in hospital? .................................... Does that help? The answer is simple if you think about it logically................... ....................... she gets into the lift.............. What are these puzzles called? ....................... The surgeon looked at the boy and said.................................... The woman is very short and she cannot reach the 12th floor button...................... In the evening.. Why does she do that? Can’t work it out? Puzzles like these are called “Lateral Thinking Puzzles”............. Here’s another clue … think short........................................ Why are these puzzles different from other puzzles? ..... she can only reach the 10th floor button and has to walk up two floors to get to her flat........ If someone is in the lift....... Pretty obvious once you read the answers.........READING 1 Read the text.............................................................................. If it is a rainy day............................. How does the woman leave the building? .... 4.... Otherwise...... 2...... 2. Alice has got ……………………… hair. Tracy is ……………………… Megan. Alice is ……………………… girl. (fat / thin) 2 Look at the pictures in Exercise 4 again. (long / short) 5. Then complete the sentences with the superlative form of the adjectives below. Tracy is ……………………… girl. 4. Tracy has got ……………………… hair. Use the comparative. Tracy’s hair is ……………………… Megan’s. (long / short) 3. tall long short fat thin 1. Then choose the correct adjective to complete the sentences below. Tracy Megan Alice 1. Megan is ……………………… girl.UNIT 6 GRAMMAR. Alice’s hair is ……………………… Tracy’s. 3. 5. (thin / fat) 4. 1 Look at the pictures. Megan is ……………………… Tracy. (tall / short) 2. Megan is ……………………… Alice. . I’ll send you photos when I get it. Pete doesn’t mind Internet shopping.READING 1 Read the e-mails. Andy paid 150 euros for the camera. Maybe it costs more. Maybe we can see a film or go to the shopping centre. You were lucky. Andy To: Andy Hi Andy. I’ve heard of lots of problems – many people don’t receive the things they order. Pete thinks things in shops are cheaper than on the Internet. Andy bought the camera from the first site he visited. Write soon. F . 4. but I don’t like shopping online. 2. I searched lots of sites to find information about the best camera. Then tick the sentences below T (true) or F (false). Pete likes shops because you can go back to them when there’s a problem. Internet shopping just isn’t for me! I can’t wait to see your photos. Let’s meet on Friday night. Did you know there are special sites for comparing prices? In the end. 3. I found exactly the camera I wanted for only 150 euros and I bought it! It’s great and it was really cheap! It’s in the post now. Pete T 1. I have to tell you about the cool camera I bought online! I always get the best deals shopping on the Internet. 5. Then I went to different sites and looked for the best price. First. 6. I’m glad you got the camera you wanted. Andy enjoys shopping on the Internet. To: Pete Hi Pete. but at least you can go back to the shop when there are problems. I enjoy going shopping in real shops. ............... “Can the class do the homework?” Don asked........... 2.... He asked where .................................. 2 Write the questions in reported speech................................................. “I want to leave now.. 1................................. Lynn said that Pat .... 3.. Mandy asked what . 1...... 5.............................. 6.................. “Will he complete the project by tomorrow?” Sheila asked....... “The band will play tomorrow........... Jon said that he ................. “I must study tonight............ Pay attention to all the changes....................................................................................... 4..................................................... 3........................” the teacher said.........................UNIT 7 GRAMMAR......... “There is a good film today.............” Pat said............ 2... Pat said that they ................ 5..................................................... Nancy said that she ...........” Jon said.............................. 4. ............................. “What time does the party start?” Mandy asked........................................................... Don asked if ........... play the next day..... 1...................... “Do you like ice cream?” Maggie asked........................... He said that the band would ..... Maggie asked if ............. The teacher said that ................. Complete the sentences in the reported speech.................. “We can meet here................” said Nancy......................................................... I liked ice cream....................................................” Lynn said................................................ Sheila asked if ...........” he said....... “Where are the boys going?” he asked.... “Pat is having a party this weekend........................................... READING Read the text. 2. 3. More and more people are using the Internet in Latin America. While these might look like nothing more than misspelled English words. or will Cyber Spanglish disappear one day? Keeping surfing el Web and you’ll find out! T 1. How does it work? Cyber Spanglish uses English words but it keeps Spanish word order. the answer would probably be yes. Some experts think that Cyber Spanglish will change the Spanish language forever. Cyber Spanglish uses English pronunciation. Then tick the sentences below T (true) or F (false). Since there are many Internet terms that are almost impossible to explain in Spanish. Internet use is growing so quickly that the Spanish language hasn’t been able to keep up. There are Spanish words for all Internet terms. In fact. 5. researcher Margaret Everett said that Latin America was one of the fastest growth areas of Internet use in the world. the Spanish-speaking Internet community has created a new “language” that is a combination of Spanish and English – Cyber Spanglish. 4. F . Cyber Spanglish Has anyone ever asked you whether you spoke Cyber Spanglish? If you lived in Latin America and you used the Internet. In an article for a scientific journal. experts have compared Cyber Spanglish to the introduction of French words into the English language after the Norman conquest of England. Are they right. verb endings and pronunciation. For example. The Spanish-speaking Internet community invented new words to use on the Internet. people say emailear instead of enviar por correo electrónico and cliquear instead of pulsar en alguno de los botones del ratón de un ordenador. 4. 8. Karen met ………………… from Italy at a party last week. That is the town ………………… many strange things happen. Is there ………………… in the class who likes doing homework? 6. 4. 2. Some words can be used more than once. It was raining yesterday so we couldn’t go ………………… . 6. 1. We want to visit the place ………………… the UFO landed. 3. That is the car ………………… we used to own. . which or where. We must buy ………………… for Lynn. 1. I’m new at school. Tomorrow is her birthday! 5. I’m very thirsty. Brad Pitt is the actor ………………… plays the main character in that film. Complete the sentences with who. Joe went ………………… an hour ago and hasn’t come back yet. Complete the sentences with the words below. They are the people ………………… live next door.UNIT 8 GRAMMAR. so I don’t know ………………… 2. Are you flying ………………… this summer? 7. Is there ………………… cold to drink? 3. This is the bridge ………………… collapsed last year. 5. someone anyone somewhere anywhere something anything anyoneyet. ............................... 6....... 4. He said that the cloud moved and changed its shape as he watched it... D’Ercole was fascinated and kept watching the cloud... He saw a black cloud that did the following: 1..........READING 1 Read the article.................................................. 4................................................................ 2.............................. .................. 7............................. ................. ............. is where ............................................................... people from all over the world have reported seeing strange clouds that often do strange and frightening things............ Strange things happen that ............. had a very interesting experience.......... For example.................. 3................................................... Tom is convinced the cloud attacked him and got him wet on purpose..... D’Ercole is a teacher who ......................................................................... Then complete the sentences........................... it seemed to breathe in and spit out a stream of water.......... The water hit him and his car..... Tom D’Ercole....................... 3........ he saw a small black cloud floating above his house......... 5.... 1............................ ..... one summer morning in 1975..... Then it started getting bigger and bigger............. Suddenly..................... Oyster Bay........................................... ......... Then the spray of water stopped and the cloud disappeared....................................................... a school science teacher in Oyster Bay............................................... 2......... Long Island..................... ...... To this day.......................................... ......................... Strange Clouds Did you know that many unexplained things happen in the sky that aren’t connected to UFOs? For hundreds of years...................................................................... As he was getting into his car....... There are many people who .. .... Long Island............. 5................................................