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Vocabulary
1 Write the words in the correct column.

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Write n (noun), v (verb) or n/v.

assignment • become independent

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continuous assessment • coursework
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degree • extracurricular activity • grade
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graduate • hall of residence • lecture
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mark • master’s • notes • resit
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student facilities • student loan • tutor

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tutorial • undergraduate
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Studying at university Life at university People Exams/Assessment
graduate (v) /græʤueɪt/ student facilities (n) graduate (n) /græʤuət/ grade (n/v)
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2 Use the word given in capitals to form a word that completes the sentence.
1 You learn to be when you stop living with your parents. DEPEND

2 One way of checking a student’s progress at university is by assessment. CONTINUE


3 Students have to do for each of the subjects they study at university. ASSIGN

4 A is a type of class at university. TUTOR

5 When they aren’t at lectures, students can choose to do an extracurricular . ACTIVE
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6 In their first year at university, many students live in a hall of . RESIDENT

3 Choose the correct option, a, b or c.
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VOCABULARY EXTENSION
1 After I graduate, I’d like to continue studying and do
a . 4 Match the phrasal verbs (a–f) with the meanings
(1–6). Use a dictionary to help you.
a degree b undergraduate c master’s
There are lots of extracurricular activities at university
2 Our history starts at 2.30 and finishes at 4.00
so I sometimes find it difficult to (a) get down to work.
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this afternoon.
I go to lectures and (b) take down what the lecturer
a tutor b lecture c course says. At the end of the day, I (c) go over my notes.
3 Katie can’t come out tonight because she has But I sometimes (d) hand in assignments late because
to an exam tomorrow. I always (e) put off writing them until the last minute.
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a revise b resit c mark I don’t know how I’m going to (f) get through my
exams at the end of the year!
4 My brother is studying for a in physics at university.
a graduate b grade c degree 1 read and check

5 When I read the that I took in my tutorial, 2 give work to a teacher or tutor
I couldn’t understand them! 3 pass
a notes b coursework c assignments 4 start (to work)
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6 I can’t afford to pay for university so I’ve got 5 postpone, do something at a later time
a student . 6 write (what a person says)
a facilities b loan c tutor
7 I work very hard on my assignments and I’ve got STUDY SKILLS
good so far.
What should you find out about a word when you look up
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a coursework b tutors c grades words in a dictionary?

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 Reading

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1 What things should you consider when choosing a university? Read the article and
tick (✓) the points that the students mention.

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1 the course content and structure 3 opportunities to get work experience
2 the cost of the fees 4 extracurricular activities

CHOOSING A UNIVERSITY?

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READ SOME STUDENTS’ TIPS.
B A lot of people start a course and then
drop out so it’s important to research D My advice when looking at
universities is to think of the three

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courses carefully. My film studies degree Cs: city life, course modules and career
has a good balance of theory and practical prospects. With the high cost of student
components, which is important for me. We fees, you have to think about your
usually have lectures in the morning and then career goals. See if the course or uni
work in the film studio in the afternoon. My offers work placement opportunities. I
friend is forever complaining that his course was particularly attracted to my course
doesn’t offer enough practical work, but he because it gave me a chance to work
probably didn’t find out enough about it before for a year. I’m doing my placement now,

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he applied. The other thing is location. I chose and I love it! I’ve worked in different local
to be in London because it’s got a vibrant film government departments and, as a result,
culture and it’s easy to keep up-to-date with I know I want to work in education policy
popular trends. The only thing I don’t like is the when I graduate.

A The head of my school wanted me

to do a degree in law at a prestigious
cost of rent. I pay much more than friends who
are studying in other cities.
NATASHA STEVENS, POLITICS

university. He said it would give me a better JOSH HARRIS, FILM STUDIES

E I chose a course at my local
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chance of getting a job, but I wanted to university because it’s more
do something creative so I chose a degree
at a university with a good reputation C Going to university is a unique opportunity
and, while the course is important, it’s
convenient. I’ve been living at home this
year, which means I’ve been able to save
for marketing. It’s a vocational course, more about the student experience. That’s a lot of money and I won’t be so much
but it does involve studying economics why I chose a small campus. It’s a close- in debt when I finish. Some of my friends
and psychology, too. People are always knit community and the student facilities are are living in halls of residence and have
asking why I chose this university, but I’ve excellent. With so many extracurricular activities, to do part-time jobs to help pay for their
been really pleased with my course. One it’s been easy to make friends. I’ve been a accommodation. My parents understand
university isn’t better than another. The member of the Debating Society since my first that I’ve got a lot of coursework so I don’t
important question is which course is the year and now I’m President of the Student really have to do chores at home. I think
best fit for you? Union. I think getting a degree is only part of it’s good to have the support of your
TANYA PHILLIPS, MARKETING why we go to university, and the other skills I’ve family at uni.
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learnt will help me to find a job. KYLE LAWRENCE, BIOLOGICAL

ALEX BEAVEN, GEOGRAPHY SCIENCES
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2 Match the questions (1–9) with the people

CRITICAL THINKING
in 1 (A–E). Some people appear more
than once. 3 Read these tips about choosing a degree. Tick (✓)
Which person … the good advice.
1 is enjoying the social side of university? C 1 Visit different universities, talk to the tutors and ask lots
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of questions about the course.

2 chose their degree because it gave
them work experience? 2 Choose a subject that you are good at.

3 didn’t follow other people’s advice 3 Do the same thing that your friends are doing.
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when choosing a course? 4 Make a list of the pros and cons of each subject and see
which offers the most advantages.
4 likes the way their course is structured?
5 Choose a course that trains you for a specific job.
5 has discovered what they want to do
in the future? 4 Match the underlined words in the article with these
6 thinks it’s important to consider the definitions.
cost of living? 1 leave (a course or activity)
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7 chose their university for its reputation 2 when people look after one another
in their particular subject? 3 respected by people
8 doesn’t have to worry about doing 4 a temporary job that is part of
housework? a course of study
9 has used their time at university to 5 that teaches skills to do
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develop personally? a particular job

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1 Circle the correct alternative. 4 Circle the correct alternative.
We use the present … 1 I’ve applied/been applying to three universities.

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a simple/continuous to talk about routines and habits. 2 The lecture has just finished/been finishing.
b simple/continuous for actions happening now 3 I’ve discovered/been discovering what I want to do.
or around now. 4 I’ve seen/been seeing this film before.
c simple/continuous for things that are generally 5 I’ve worked/been working on this project all week.
or always true.

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d simple/continuous to describe states and situations 5 Match the rules (a–e) with the sentences in 4.
in the present.
a It finished recently.
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annoy us. b It happened at an unspecified time in the past.
c It describes how many times it happened.
2 Complete the sentences with the present simple
d It emphasises the duration of an action that
or continuous form of the verb given. Then match
the sentences with the rules in 1. started in the past and continues to the present.
e It describes the present result of a past action.
1 My friend forever
(complain) about his course.

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6 Complete the text with the present perfect
2 We usually (have) simple or continuous form of the verbs given.
lectures in the morning. George (a) just
3 My parents (understand) (start) his second year as
a university student. He (b)
that I’ve got a lot of coursework.
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4 I (do) my placement he (c) (decide) that
now, and I love it! he wants to study something else. His tutors
5 A lot of people (start) (d) (tell) him to think very
a course and then drop out. carefully before changing his course. For now, George
(e) (follow) his tutors’ advice.
3 Look at the information. Write sentences about He (f) (go) to all his psychology
the library using the correct present tense of these lectures and he (g) (think) more
verbs. about what he wants to do.

close • construct • contain • extend • open • run

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GRAMMAR CHALLENGE

HARELOW
7 Complete the second sentence so that it has
a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
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the word given. Do not change the word given.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Use between three and six words.

Opening hours 1 I moved here six months ago. LIVING

Term-time: 24-hour access all week I six months.
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Vacation-time: Weekdays, 9 am–5.25 pm 2 Our teacher gives us a lot of assignments. It’s very
annoying. FOREVER
Number of books
50,000 books
Our teacher
assignments.
Current building work
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basement storage area: extension 3 I can’t go out, I need to finish my research. YET
new exhibition area: construction I can’t go out, I
.
Librarians
4 My friends talk about their coursework all the time.
Dr Maria Gurther, Frederick Johnson
It drives me mad. ALWAYS
My friends
The library contains 50,000 books. their coursework.
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5 I read this book before so I’m not reading it again.

ALREADY
I this book so
I’m not reading it again.
6 He started revising at six pm. BEEN
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He six pm.

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1 Write the words in the correct column to make 4 01 Listen again and choose the best answer
expressions. (a–c).

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1 In the exam …
an appointment • an assignment • breakfast
a course • a decision • an exam • an excuse a everyone does a language.
friends • homework • the housework • a mistake b arts and science students are separated.
a noise • a promise • the shopping c only science students do maths.
someone a favour • sport • a suggestion • well

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2 A good mark in the exam means that …

do make a they can get a good job immediately.

b they can go to a better university.
a course

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c they can help their family.
3 The year before the exam …
a students do extra classes after school.
2 Read what happened, and write short sentences b parents help their children to study.
using some of the expressions in 1. c students study to pass the exam.
1 The exam room was all quiet, then Sam dropped his 4 At specialised schools, students …
pencil case on the floor.

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a do sports one day a month.
Sam made a noise. b have one free day a week.
2 Nathan went to the wrong place for his lecture. c study more than 12 hours a day.
5 On the day of the exam …
3 Juliet spent all day cleaning her kitchen and bedroom. a students can’t listen to music.
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b cars aren’t allowed near the exam area.
c ordinary people don’t go to work.
4 Harry finished his Spanish classes last week.
6 The problem with the exam is that …
a students can’t concentrate.
5 Kate won the second prize in a writing competition. b students have to learn too much.
c students don’t analyse information.
6 Lara said she couldn’t go out because of a headache.
VOCABULARY EXTENSION

7 Ben wrote 2,000 words and handed it in to his tutor. 5 Match the verbs in bold (1–6) with their
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definitions (a–f).
1 I think they need to do up the old parts
of the university.
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3 01 Listen to a podcast about an exam.

Tick (✓) the sentences that are true. 2 I take my mobile phone everywhere.
I couldn’t do without it.
1 Students do this exam in Japan.
3 Can you make out who this is in the photo?
2 The exam lasts for a week. It isn’t clear.
3 Students study hard for the exam.
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4 I’m going to make this part of my bedroom

4 The exam is changing. into an office.
5 I’m going to buy Adam a present to make
up for missing his party.
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6 I like making up stories and writing them

on my blog.

a to see, hear or understand something, but with

difficulty
b to invent something that isn’t true
c to provide something good, so that something
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bad seems less important

d repair or decorate (a building, etc.) so that it
looks attractive
e change something so it becomes something else
Students taking an exam at f to succeed in living or working without something
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1 Complete the sentences with the gerund or infinitive form 4 Circle the correct alternative.
of the verbs given. 1 We’ve arranged to meet/meeting today

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at 4.30.
2 I’d like to do/doing a master’s after I finish
my degree.
3 Kim doesn’t mind to cook/cooking for her
flatmates.

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4 Did you manage to hand/handing in your
assignment on time?
Preparing for 5 I usually go to walk/walking at the

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weekends.
6 I’m too busy to go/going out tonight.
I have to work.
7 Don’t forget to turn/turning off your
mobile before the exam.
(sort out) your
8 Max admitted to borrow/borrowing my
finances is vital.
pen without asking.

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It is important (set up)
a bank account. GRAMMAR CHALLENGE
(check) the suitability 5 Find and correct a mistake in each
of your accommodation is essential. sentence.
1 Gemma usually cycles to school for
Set up an email account
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(keep) in contact with lecturers and classmates. keep fit.
Find out about local transport,
although (walk) 2 My teachers encouraged me doing
to classes may save you money. a degree in English literature.
Learn (cook) some
simple, cheap meals.
3 The bookshop owner suggested buy this
If your accommodation involves new thriller – do you know it?
(share) costs with others, decide how bills will be
divided amongst you.
4 Oh no! I’ve been forgetting my password
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Write a list of things you want (take) again!

with you well in advance to avoid
(forget) anything.
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Check what you need 5 Klaus promised text his parents as soon
(do) before as he found out his test results.
attending your first lecture.

6 I’ve done my homework for hours!

I’m really tired!
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2 Match the rules (a–e) with the sentences in 1.

a The infinitive is used after certain verbs.
b The infinitive is used immediately after an adjective. 7 Yasmin is finishing work at five o’clock
on Fridays.
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c The infinitive is used to give a reason or purpose for

doing something.
d The gerund is used after certain verbs. 8 Have you ever considered to become
e The gerund is used as the subject/object of a police officer?
a sentence.

3 Match the halves to make sentences.

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1 I’m qualified a the weather to warm up soon.

2 I’m not interested in b to get a dog.
3 I would never risk c to give first aid.
4 I’ve recently decided d leaving my bike unlocked.
5 I’m expecting e becoming president of my
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country.

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1 Put the words in order to make questions. 3 02 Complete the sentences with the
1 the going to like do you cinema ? verbs given. Then listen again to check.

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Do you like going to the cinema? 1 I’d rather films at the
2 favourite is the day your what part of ? cinema than at home. (watch)

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2 I like watching films on TV too, but I
prefer to the cinema.
3 easy you is it study where to live ?

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(go)

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3 I’d rather in bed.
4 do or outside prefer to you be inside ? (not stay)

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4 I’d rather my own
5 would next you summer like what to do ? room. (have)

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5 I prefer inside all
weekend. (not stay)
2 02 Listen to five students answering the questions
6 I prefer at the
in 1. Decide if these statements are True (T) or False (F).
weekend. (go out)

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1 Speaker A doesn’t go to the cinema because
it’s expensive. T/F 7 I’d prefer to a city.
(not go)

2 Speaker B gets up early at the weekend. T/F

3 Speaker C doesn’t mind sharing a room with 8 I’d prefer somewhere
his brother. T/F hot. (go)

4 Speaker D likes being inside and outside.
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4 Find and correct the mistakes in the

5 Speaker E would like to go to Paris next summer. T/F
sentences.

1 I’d rather not going to museums on holiday.

2 I prefer reading than watching films.

3 I rather get up early at the weekend.

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4 I’d prefer don’t play computer games all the

time.
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5 I’d rather be outside to be inside.

6 I prefer have my own room.

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5 In your notebook, rewrite the statements

in 4 so that they are true for you.
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STUDY SKILLS
What two things are important to speak English
well?
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1 Look at the expressions and write formal or informal.
informal

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1 Hi, Lisa!
2 Dear Mr Fellows
3 It was great to hear from you.
4 All the best
5 Yours sincerely

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6 Thanks
7 I am writing to complain about one of your products.
8 I would be grateful if you could send me a copy of the photograph.

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9 I’d love a copy of that photo – can you send me one?

2 Read the email from an English friend called Leo. 3 Write a reply to Leo in an informal email.
Underline the points that Leo wants you to answer.
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To: Leo

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From: Leo
Subject: Hi
Subject: Hi

Hi!
I hope everything’s OK. It seems a long
time since I heard from you. What have
you and your family been doing recently?
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I’m trying to decide which universities
to apply to. My main decision is about
whether to study abroad or not. I’ve
looked at some universities in Australia,
and I’d love to go there to study. There are
some excellent courses and I could spend
my free time doing sports, which I love, as
you know!
I’m also considering coming to study
in your country. What do you think the
advantages are for me doing that? On
the other hand, I can see that staying in
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England is easier. Maybe you could come

and study here, or we could both go and 1 attachment

study in Australia together! What would

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you prefer?
This week I’ve been doing work
experience. My school organised some
work for me in a fashion designer’s
studio! It has been fantastic so far. The
fashion designer is really nice and I learnt
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tons about fashion and making clothes.

What kind of preparation for leaving
school do you get? Write and tell me
about it – I’d really like to know.
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Write soon!
Bye
Leo
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 Revision: Unit 1

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Grammar Vocabulary

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1 Circle the correct alternative. 1 Complete the sentences with these words.
1 People always make/are always making friends
There is one extra word you do not need.
at university. assessment • assignment • facilities • lecture
2 Gina and Kevin get on/are getting on their plane to tutor • tutorial • undergraduate
Hong Kong as we speak.

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3 Sue is always/often using my stuff. It’s very 1 Some courses have a final exam, but some have
annoying. continuous so all the work
4 We have/are having lectures every day at nine is very important.
o’clock.

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2 The marks a university
5 I revise/’m revising for exams at the moment.
6 David borrows money, but he always pays/ student’s work.
is always paying me back. 3 When you study for your first degree, you are
an .
2 Complete the sentences with the present perfect
simple or continuous form of the verbs given. 4 The at universities often
include sports centres, restaurants and IT centres.
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today and now I want to rest! 5 An is a piece of work you
2 Jed (wait) for his do at university.
package to arrive for two weeks now. 6 There aren’t usually many students
3 you (finish) in a .
your breakfast yet? We need to go.
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4 I don’t want to see that film. 2 Complete the words.
I (already see) it. 1 When you go to university, you study for
5 Damien ad .
(look) for a job for over a year and 2 Students go to lectures and take
he (still not find) one. n of what the lecturer says.
3 Complete the sentences with the gerund 3 They also do c , which can be
or infinitive form of the verbs given. assignments or projects.
1 I only enjoy (sail) in the 4 They give these to their tutor, who gives each piece
summer when it’s hot. of work a g or
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2 I mustn’t forget (feed) m .

my neighbour’s cat this evening. 5 If a student fails an exam, they usually have one
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3 Sometimes, I get nervous about chance to r it.

(talk) to people I don’t
6 At the end of their course, students
know.
g .
4 It’s too late (study) now.
Why don’t you go to bed? 7 They can then start work or do
am .
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5 You can take a bus to class,

but (cycle) is better. 8 University is hard, but there are plenty of
e activities.
4 Circle the correct alternative.
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3 Write do or make.
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1 How often do you dinner?
Hi!
I (a) write/’m writing to say thanks for your email and 2 Just your best and you’ll be fine.
sorry for not (b) to reply/replying sooner. I (c) ’m being/ 3 Can I a suggestion?
’ve been really busy these first few weeks at uni. I
(d) go/’m going to lectures every day and I (e) have/’m 4 If you a promise, you should keep it.
having assignments to do – I (f) ’ve handed/been handing
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5 Can you me a favour?

in two this week. But I (g) have/’m having a great time
and I’ve (h) made/been making lots of new friends. (i) To 6 Can you the shopping this week?
live/Living in a hall of residence is expensive though, so
I’ve decided (j) to move/moving out and live with friends. 7 I need to an appointment to see
We (k) look/’ve been looking for a flat near the university, the dentist.
but we haven’t (l) had/been having any luck so far. I’ll let
8 I hope you well in the exam.
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you know if we find one. Hope all is well with you!

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Nine to five

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Vocabulary
1 Decide which phrases describe the four jobs. Write at least three numbers in each of the columns.

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1 usually work long hours Farmers Nurses
2 usually do shift work
3 usually work from 9–5
4 are skilled
5 usually work indoors
6 often work outdoors

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7 are usually self-employed
PAs Firefighters
8 are usually employees
9 work in dangerous conditions
10 mainly do paperwork
11 mainly do manual work
12 deal with lots of different people
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2 Are these stages of a job usually positive 5 Dad: What about the qualifications you’ve got
or negative? Circle the correct face. from school that you won’t need if you
1 I was fired. become a firefighter?
2 I got a promotion. David:
3 I was made redundant. a But that suits me. I don’t want to work indoors
4 I signed a contract. all the time.
b And so do doctors. They often have to work
3 Complete the job advertisement with these words. long hours, too.
What job is it for?
c But firefighters earn a good salary and get
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an excellent pension when they retire.

deal with • experience • get a promotion
responsible • stressful • training d But I won’t be a firefighter forever. I might want
to go to university later in my life.
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e Yes, but doctors’ work can be very stressful and

You will be (a) for the day-to-day operation difficult.
of the restaurant and for the level of service our establishment
provides. You will have to (b) VOCABULARY EXTENSION
management, kitchen staff and customer services personnel,
sometimes in (c) conditions. It will 5 Complete the sentences with these words.
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be possible to (d) when you have Use a dictionary to help you.

gained further (e) of supervising staff
deadlines • high-powered
in our organisation. Relevant (f) will be job-share • perks • sick leave
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provided through Langbern College.

1 An alternative to working full-time these days is
4 David wants to be a firefighter, but his dad wants to do a , in other words,
him to be a doctor. Match David’s responses to his two people do one job.
dad’s points. 2 Many companies offer
1 Dad: Doctors are very well paid. , such as a company car,
David: c on top of the basic salary.
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2 Dad: Firefighters have to work in dangerous conditions. 3 A job may seem

David: attractive, but it can be stressful.
4 Some part-time jobs don’t pay if a person is
3 Dad: Firefighters usually have to do night shifts.
on .
David:
5 One of the most stressful aspects
4 Dad: Firefighters have to work outdoors, which must of a job is when you have to meet
be hard in winter.
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tight .
David:
I can talk about work conditions, responsibilities and working life
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1 Look at the heading and introduction at the top 2 Read about Jack and Sheena and complete the
of the article and choose the correct description. information.

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a A documentary about unemployment Job Experience
b A series about people who work in dangerous jobs
Jack Positive / Negative
c A TV show about young people doing difficult jobs
Sheena Positive / Negative

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The TV series that follows young Brits who agree to take on
WORLD’S TOUGHEST JOBS tough jobs in return for big money. In this week’s episode …

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NO SLEEP
COUNTING
SHEEP
So you think your
job is bad? Spare
a thought for Jack Taylor, aged THE SKY’S THE LIMIT

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22, whose backbreaking work
involved him shearing sheep in scorching It’s been described as one of the most difficult jobs in the world.
temperatures in New Zealand. Sheena Southall, a 22-year-old student, was keen to test her
limits when she agreed to appear on the show.
Jack is one of the stars of a new show called
The World’s Toughest Jobs, and he admits that ‘Although I love studying, I’m always looking for an opportunity to
it was the most difficult month of his life. test myself ,’ she says.
‘I won’t lie, it was the most difficult thing
FRShe saw an advert which said: ‘Do you want to make some
I’ve ever had to do, and we’d get told off quick cash and do you want to travel?’ She applied, went for an
if we didn’t keep up!’ he says. ‘We slept in interview, and got the job. At the interview she explained how
a barn and were up at 4 am six days a week she was prepared for any challenge. Then, just as she was leaving
and often didn’t get back till 8 pm.’ for Singapore she found out that she was going to become a
skyscraper window cleaner!
At the interview, Jack was told that he
could make good money if he sheared The job was challenging. She had to pull herself up and down
300 sheep a day. Some days he only did carrying heavy water buckets and if she didn’t clean the windows
seven. Still, he returned home at the end of properly, they’d tell her to go back and do it again.
the month with £1,400 and a new sense of But she admits the experience has changed her. As soon as she
self-respect. ‘Being able to stick with the job got back, she finished her studies, graduated, and started looking
made me realise I could do more than I for a job that would be both exciting and tough. Sheena says:
thought,’ he says. Jack now has a new job,
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‘Nothing will ever be as exciting and scary as that first day of

but his experience in New Zealand had cleaning windows up in the air, but if you don’t face your fears
such an impact that he now plans to go and accept what life offers you how will you know what you’re
travelling again in the future. capable of? It was the best experience of my life so far.’
PL

3 Read the article again. Are these statements

CRITICAL THINKING
True (T), False (F) or Not Mentioned (NM)
in the text? 4 Are these possible advantages (✓) or disadvantages (✗)
of doing a tough job?
M

1 Jack often had to work more than

12 hours a day. T / F / NM 1 You learn that you are more capable than you thought.
2 He earned more money than 2 You find out what job you want to do or don’t want
he expected. T / F / NM to do in the future.
SA

3 He discovered new things about 3 You get injured.

himself by doing the job. T / F / NM 4 It’s exciting and you have a sense of achievement.
4 He plans to travel to New Zealand 5 You are doing a job that you’re not interested in.
again in the future. T / F / NM
5 Sheena agreed to appear on the
5 Match the underlined words in the article with these
show because she wanted to definitions.
make money. T / F / NM
EE

1 containers with a handle used for

6 She didn’t expect to be a window
cleaner. T / F / NM carrying water and other liquids
7 The people she worked with 2 criticised for doing something wrong
helped her a lot. T / F / NM 3 extremely hot
8 She thinks other young people 4 physically hard and tiring
FR

should try doing a difficult job. T / F / NM

5 continue to do something

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 Grammar in context

E
1 Match the sentences (1–5) with the uses (a–e). 4 Tick (✓) the sentence which can also be written
with would.

PL
1 As she was leaving for Canada, she found out …
2 Every day I was going to college and doing 1 She used to love her job.
the same things. 2 She didn’t use to travel.
3 She applied, went for an interview and got 3 She applied for the job.
the job. 4 Their supervisor used to tell them off.

M
4 He was hoping he would be able to pay off
his debts. 5 Which sentences in 4 describe …?
5 She resigned from her part-time job. a a single event in the past

SA
a one thing happened after another b repeated past actions
b an activity in progress at a moment in the past c past habits
c scenes in a story or description d a past state
d finished actions or situations in the past
e to talk about an activity in progress that was 6 Write the sentences again. Write the verb in
interrupted by another action bold with would if possible, or with used to.

EE
1 We lived in a small town.
2 Circle the correct alternative.
1 We waited/were waiting at the bus stop when we saw
2 I have a part-time job in a shop.
an old friend.
2 The sun shone/was shining when I woke up this
morning.
FR 3 I went to work every Saturday.
3 Last Sunday, I went/was going to visit my
grandparents.
4 I started at nine in the morning.
4 When I got/was getting home, I went to my room.
5 I found an interesting article while I surfed/was surfing
the Internet. 5 I didn’t work late.
6 I didn’t have/wasn’t having any breakfast this morning.
6 I didn’t like my job so I decided to leave.
3 Complete the text with the past simple or past
continuous form of the verbs given.
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I (a) (study) French at university

GRAMMAR CHALLENGE
and I had been planning to travel when I finished, but
somehow ended up working in an office. One day, 7 Read the text. Find and correct 12 mistakes.
PL

I (b) (sit) at my desk when A friend of mine didn’t had a job and he was
I (c) (happen) to notice an advert interested in appearing on the TV show about
for a job in Paris. I immediately (d) tough jobs. He tryed several times, but he never
(stop) what I (e) (do) and got an interview. One day, while he was read
a newspaper, he saw an advert for a job like
(f) (apply). Two days later, I had
M

a fisherman in Finland. He applied at the job and

an interview – and I was offered the job. My friends he got it. He was travelled to Finland and worked
(g) (try) to persuade me to stay there for a month. He would got up at 5 am every
at home, but I really wanted to go. I was sad to say day and he works six days a week. He didn’t liked
SA

goodbye of course, and I even (h) it and so he returned home. Now he is work in
(cry) a little, but two days later, I (i) an office. He didn’t used to want to do paperwork,
but he says that anything is better than work on
(travel) on a train to Paris to start my new job.
a boat in Finland.
EE
FR

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 Developing vocabulary and listening

E
1 Who said what? Match the comments (a–h) with
STUDY SKILLS
the people (1–8).

PL
c Why should you be careful when you look up the
1 David wants to get ahead.
meaning of phrasal verbs in a dictionary?
2 Karl wants to keep at a task.
STUDY SKILLS ➤ page 84
3 Fran is working on a project.
4 Eva needs to fill in a form. VOCABULARY EXTENSION

M
5 Jack wants to turn down a job offer. 4 Match the phrasal verbs with the meanings.
6 Teresa wants to take over from someone. Use a dictionary if necessary.
7 Ben wants to set up a business. 1 drag on a organise or plan

SA
2 stick to b write, record
8 Liz needs to keep up with her work.
3 draw up c prepare and write
a ‘I need to do some research and then start writing.’ 4 set up d continue for longer
b ‘I’m not going home until I’ve finished this assignment.’ 5 carry out than necessary
c ‘I’m going to work really hard to get a promotion.’ 6 follow up e distribute to
d ‘When Lucie leaves, I’m going to apply for her job.’ different people
7 send out

EE
e ‘To apply, I need to write my details on this page.’ f do, complete
8 write down
f ‘I want to print T-shirts and sell them online.’ g find out more or do
something more
g ‘I haven’t finished my project yet. It’s late again!’
h continue with
h ‘I don’t think this one is right for me so I’m not going to
something
accept it.’
FR
5 Read the tips about holding meetings.
2 03 Listen to five students talking about gap year
Write the correct phrasal verb from 4
volunteering experiences. Match the speaker with the
in each gap.
project. There is one extra option that you do not need.

HOW TO (a)
AND RUN A MEETING

• (b) an agenda
which includes topics for discussion,
E

timings and details of participants.

• (c) the agenda
to all participants well before the meeting.
PL

• (d)
the agenda as closely as possible.
• Don’t let a discussion
a disaster relief d tourism
(e) too long;
M

b conservation work e archaeology there needs to be enough time for all

c teaching sport f journalism the topics on the agenda.
• (f) all
3 03 Listen again. Choose the best statement (A–F)
SA

the decisions made at the meeting.

for each person. Use the letters only once. There is one
extra opinion that you do not need. • Appoint someone to
(g) each
A I really enjoyed the work I did.
action agreed at the meeting.
B Life in this place was more difficult than I expected.
• At the end of the meeting,
C I found the work very hard.
review how effective it was and
D I chose a project related to my hobby.
(h) any suggested
EE

E I think the experience will help me in my career. improvements at the next meeting.
F It didn’t help me in my job, but I loved it.

Speaker 1: Speaker 2: Speaker 3:

Speaker 4: Speaker 5:
FR

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 Grammar in context

E
1 Read the statements and choose either the past 4 Complete the text with the past simple, past
perfect simple (S) or past perfect continuous (C), perfect or past perfect continuous form of the

PL
or both. verbs in the box.
1 It gives more importance to the duration
of actions. S/C drive • finish • forget • go (x2) • have • knock

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 ​
​
 ​
 ​
not wake up • stay up • study • try • visit

2 It is formed with had + been + -ing form

 ​
 ​
 ​
 ​
of the verb. S/C
Last summer I (a) to Spain to

M

3 It gives more importance to completed
work at a summer camp. I (b)
actions. S/C

just school and I wanted to
4 It is used to talk about actions that
do something different. I (c)

SA
occurred before another action. S/C

5 It is formed with had + past participle. S/C Spanish for three years, but I (d)


never the country before.
2 Circle the correct alternative. I almost didn’t make it!
1 I’d never been/been going to Africa before. My flight was at 11 am on Saturday morning.
2 I’d helped/been helping out with a local football The night before, I (e) to bed
team for a couple of years.
very late. I (f) to pack my

EE
3 I’d travelled/been travelling for a couple of months
suitcase. At seven o’clock in the morning, my mum
when I arrived.
(g) on my door to wake me up.
4 My parents paid part, I’d made/been making the
rest of the money myself. She kept knocking, but I (h) . In
5 I’d been/been going to a developing country before. the end, she came into my room. She told me that she
FR (i) to wake me for over an hour.
6 We’d learnt/been learning about 18th century history
at school, so it was all fresh in my mind. We (j) to the airport, but when
we got there, I realised that I (k)
3 Write sentences with because.
my passport. Fortunately the plane was delayed and
I (l) time to go back home
and get it.

GRAMMAR CHALLENGE

5 Write the sentences again without changing

E

the meaning.
1 He left. Then I did my homework.
PL

After


2 I worked in Argentina. I made some good friends.
1 Her hair/wet/play football/in the rain
While
Her hair was wet because she’d been playing

M

football in the rain.


3 I saw the advert. I immediately decided to apply.
2 I/hungry/not eat
When

SA


3 She/exhausted/work/since 5 am 4 I earned some money. Then we went travelling.
After

4 They/late/miss/the bus

5 I stayed in Romania. I visited lots of interesting
5 My teacher/annoyed/I/not do/my homework places there.
EE

While

6 Everything/white/it snow/for days

6 We waited for two hours. The bus eventually
arrived.
7 I/not recognise Sam/I/not see/him for ages
After

FR


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 Developing speaking

E
1 Write these phrases in the correct column. 3 04 Listen to two students doing the speaking
task. What do they decide is the most useful?

PL
I see what you mean, but … • I suppose so, but …
That’s a good idea. • What about you?
What do you think? • Yes, you’re right.
4 04 Listen again. Tick (✓) the phrases that you
Asking for Agreeing Disagreeing hear.

M
opinions What do you think about …?
What about …? Do you agree?
Yes, I agree. Yes, you’re right.

SA
That’s a good idea. I think you’re right.
Maybe, but … I suppose so, but …
I see what you mean, but …
I agree up to a point.

5 Complete the dialogue. Use between one

and three words in each gap.

EE
2 Look at the mind map. Match the ideas (1–5) with
points on the mind map. Andy: I think the most useful thing you can do is work.
Don’t (a) so?
1 You learn to be more independent.
travelling Megan: I agree (b)
point, but you need to relax so that you feel
2 It’s necessary after studying hard.
FR fresh when you start your course.
Andy: I (c) you mean,
3 It’s an important skill in many jobs these days.
but it’s important to get work experience.
Megan: That’s true. What
4 It’s something you can talk about at interviews. (d) about
travelling? I think it’s a good way to relax
5 You earn money and get work experience. and see the world at the same time.
Andy: I (e) so,
but it’s expensive.
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Megan: So maybe the best thing to do is to work

and then travel.
Andy: Yes, I (f) you.
PL
M

LEARNING
A LANGUAGE
SA

WORKING

TRAVELLING

How useful are

these ways of
spending time
before starting
EE

university?
FR

RELAXING VOLUNTEERING

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