Contents

LISTENING 2

UNIT 1. EDUCATION 3

UNIT 2. SPORTS CLUB 21

UNIT 3. ON THE STREETS 41

UNIT 4. GIVING DIRECTIONS 52

UNIT 5. GOING ABROAD 63

UNIT 6. AT THE UNIVERSITY 74

SPEAKING 85

UNIT 1. YOUR HOBBY 86

UNIT 2. MEDIA 92

UNIT 3. HEALTH & FITNESS 98

UNIT 4. HOLIDAYS & TRAVEL 104

UNIT 5. CHILDHOOD 109

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LISTENING

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 UNIT 1. EDUCATION
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1

1 miss 5 registration

2 high-speed, send in 6 made

3 passed 7 did/took

4 took/did 8 intensive

Vocabulary. Exercise 2

1 administrator 5 hall of residence

2 accommodation 6 bedsit

3 undergraduate 7 grant

4 postgraduate 8 opt for

Pronunciation. Exercise 1 (Track 1)

1 b. McEwan 2 c. Westbourne

Audio script
1. Restaurant manager: Good evening, Fine Dining, can I help you?
Mr McEwan: Hello, yes. I’d like to book a table for four on Friday evening at
8 p.m.
Restaurant manager: Yes, sir. And the name is?
Mr McEwan: McEwan... M-C-E-W-A-N.
Restaurant manager: M-C-E-W-A-N, is that right, sir?
Mr McEwan: Yes, that’s right.
Restaurant manager: That's booked for you sir. Four people on Friday night
at 8 o’clock.

2. Taxi driver: Where to, madam?

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 Passenger: Westbourne Grove, please.
Taxi driver: Westerborne Grove, in the city centre?
Passenger: No. Westbourne, near the park. Sorry. I haven’t got the
postcode.
Taxi driver: No problem. How do you spell it?
Passenger: W- E-S-T B-O-U-R-N-E.

Pronunciation. Exercise 2 (Track 2)

1 Birmingham 9 Framlingham

2 Carlisle 10 Gillingham

3 Chichester 11 Goole

4 Leicester 12 Ormskirk

5 Peterborough 13 Painswick

6 Truro 14 Rochdale

7 Wolverhampton 15 Sawbridgeworth

8 Amersham

Exam Focus
Example 1 (Track 3)

1 January

2 Husham

3 global business

Audio script

You will hear a conversation between an administrator and a student. Listen and
answer Questions 1-3.

A Hello?

B Hello, this is the university accommodation department. You asked us to

call you back about a student room.

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A Oh, yes, I did. Thank you.

B So, how can we help?

A Well, I’m starting a course in January, on the 12 th, but I missed the
deadline for internet applications.

B Is this for an undergraduate course?

A No, post-graduate.

B Then yes, you have. But we still have some options available. Can I take
some details first of all?

A Of course.

B So your name is …?

A It’s Husham Osman

B Is that H-I-S-H-A-M?

A No, H-U, actually.

B One moment … you’re from Sudan, right?

A Yes. That’s correct,

B Great, yes, I see you’ve accepted a place in the faculty of Commerce and
Law

A That’s right, I’m doing a course in global business

B Yes, that’s a popular programme. So let’s see what accommodation we

can offer.

Exercise 1 (Track 4)

4 Westwood / West Wood

5 160

6 games room

7 (three / 3) male / other

8 (high-speed) internet

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9 (on) foot

10 text

Audio script

B Well, you still have two options. There are two rooms left in the student
village.

A Where’s that?

B It’s by the Westwood campus, which is where your faculty is located.

A Mm. How much do the rooms cost?

B Let me see, they were £150 a week last year, but now there are … £160.

A That seems expensive.

B Well, it does include all our meals.

A Sorry.

B I mean there’s a place to eat there, like a restaurant, so you don’t have to
cook. There are also other facilities, like a launderette and a games room.

A Oh, right. Actually, I quite like to prepare my own food – you know, dishes
from my country.

B OK, well, you might prefer to live in a private house in the town centre.
There’s a house on Greenfield Lane with rooms for £110 a week. Are you
happy to share with three other male students?

A Yes, that would be great. Do I have to contact a landlord about it?

B No, we can organize it. So, it has four bedrooms, a shared living room and
a kitchen.

A Do the rooms have bathrooms?

B No, you have to share one. But the house is furnished and you can access
high-speed internet from all parts of the house.

A Good – that’s really important so I can send in my essays.

B Yes, we don't want you to miss any more deadlines!

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A Mmm. And is it easy to reach the campus?

B It's about 3 kilometers by road. Buses run close to that area every ten
minutes. But we recommend you go on foot. It only takes 20 minutes if
you take the path over the railway bridge.

A Great. Can I book it? Who do I pay?

B Don't worry, we deal with all that. We add the accommodation costs to
your university fees and then we pay the landlord directly.

A That's great. So how do I get the keys?

B You come to our offices near the main library any time between 9am and
6pm.

A Can I have the address now?

B Not yet. We have to contact the landlord first, but when they've accepted.
We'll text you all the details. If that's OK?

A That's great. Thank you!

Practice

Exercise 1 (Track 5)

1 General English 9 registration fee

2 Part-time / Evening 10 11 a.m.

3 Evening / Part – time 11 £15

4 Part-time 12 Kasatkina

5 9.30 (a.m.) 13 Swiss

6 12.30 (p.m.) 14 21/4/82

7 £150 15 KM1453446791

8 10% 16 07745 671239

Audio script

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Receptionist: Hello, South Coast School of English.

Woman: Hi, I'm phoning to ask about English courses.

Receptionist; Sure, what do you want to know?

Woman: So, I'm planning to go to university in London next year, but my English
isn't good enough. What course would you recommend?

Receptionist: OK, well, if you just need to improve your level of English, then our
General English courses are what you need, but if you need to pass an exam to
prove that your English is good enough to study at university, then you'll need to
take an IELTS course to prepare for the IELTS exam.

Woman: I do need to take the IELTS exam, but I think first I'd like to improve my
grammar and vocabulary in general, so I won't do an IELTS course yet. I'll start
with General English.

Receptionist: OK, great. Well, we have three different General English

programmes ... Shall I tell you about them?

Woman; Yes, that would be great.

Receptionist: OK, so we have the intensive General English course; that's 25

hours a week of lessons, so five hours a day. That's the best option if you need to
improve your English quickly, obviously.

Woman: OK.

Receptionist: And then we have what we call the part-time General English
course, which is 15 hours a week, so three hours every morning. That's really
suitable if you have other commitments, like if you have a part-time job, or other
things to do in the afternoons. Our third option is the evening General English
course. This is ten hours a week, two hours per day, from Monday to Friday. This
is really designed for people who work full time and then come to study after
work.

Woman: OK, well. I'm not working at the moment, so the evening course is not
really for me. My daughter is at nursery in the mornings, and then I look after her
in the afternoons, so I couldn't do the intensive course without paying for
childcare all day, and the nursery is a bit expensive. It sounds like the part-time
course is ideal for me, so I think I'll go for that. Can you give me some more
details about it?

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Receptionist: Yes, sure. For the part-time course, as I said, it's 15 hours a week.
We used to run the classes from 8.30 to 11.30, but we found that it was a bit
early, so it's now from 9.30 to 12.30. This helps people who have to drop off their
kids at nursery or at school to make it to the class on time.

Woman: OK, that sounds perfect. And how much does it cost?

Receptionist: Well, for 15 hours a week, it's £150 per week, but if you book eight
weeks, you get a discount of 10%, so that makes it £135 per week if you do that.
There's also a registration fee of £50 when you make your booking.

Woman: OK, that all seems fine. And can I start any week?

Receptionist: Yes, sure. You can start your course any Monday. You'll need to do
a placement test before you begin so that we can assess your level of English
and put you in the right class. Normally we do the test on a Monday morning, but
if you live locally, you could pop in and do it this Friday, and that way you can go
straight into the class on Monday morning instead of Tuesday. Could you do
that?

Woman: Yes, definitely. I could come in tomorrow morning and do the test. What
time would be good?

Receptionist: Why not come in at ten? Oh, no, sorry, actually I've got a meeting
at 9.30, and it'll probably last until about 10.30, so let's say 11. Is that all right
with you?

Woman: Yes, 11 is absolutely fine. I just have one more question. If I want to
study the IELTS preparation course later on, after a few weeks, how can I do
that?

Receptionist: OK, well, it's very simple. You can change to the IELTS course on
any Monday. So, for example, if you studied three weeks in the General English
class, and then you wanted to change, you could come and see me on the
Friday, and I could change your class for you. Do be aware, though, that it costs
£15 extra per week for the IELTS class, so you would need to pay extra as well.

Woman: OK, that's fine.

Receptionist: So, can I take a few personal details from you before you go?

Woman: Yes, sure.

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Receptionist: So, first of all, what's your name?

Woman: It's Jana, that's J-A-N-A, Kasatkina, that's K-A-S-A-T-K-l-N-A

Receptionist: OK, Jana, that's great. And where are you from?

Woman: Well, I was born in Russia, but I’ve lived in Switzerland since I was eight,
so my nationality is Swiss.

Receptionist: OK, and can I take your date of birth?

Woman: Yes, it's 21-4-82.

Receptionist: Great. OK, as you're Swiss, you must have an ID card - do you have
it with you, and could you give me the number?

Woman: Yes, sure. Hold on ... yes, it's KM 154334 ... no, sorry, let me start
again ... KM1453446791.

Receptionist: OK, great, I've got it. And can I have your phone number?

Woman: Sure, it's 07745 671239.

Receptionist: That's great. Do you have any other questions?

Woman: No, that's all clear.

Receptionist: Great. In that case, I'll see you on Friday morning.

Woman: Great, thanks for your help.

Receptionist: No problem. Bye.

Woman: Bye.

Exercise 2 (Track 6)

1 Bhatt 6 bedsit

2 31 March 7 theater / theatre

3 nursing 8 mature / older

4 2 9 town

5 meat 10 shared

Audio script

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Man: Good morning. Can I help you?

Woman: Yes. I’ve just been accepted on a course at the university and I’d like to
try and arrange accommodation in the hall of residence.

Man: Yes, certainly. Please sit down. What I’ll do is fill in a form with you to find
out a little more about your preferences and so forth.

Woman: Thank you.

Man: So first of all, can I take your name?

Woman: It’s Anu Bhatt.

Man: Could you spell your name please?

Woman: Yes. A-N-U ... B-H-A double T

Man: Thanks, and could I ask your date of birth?

Woman: 31st March 1972.

Man: Thank you. And where are you from?

Woman: India.

Man: Oh right. And what will you be studying?

Woman: I’m doing a course in nursing.

Man: Right, thank you. And how long would you want to stay in hall, do you
think?

Woman: Well, it’ll take three years but I’d only like to stay in hall for two. I’d like
to think about living outside for the third year.

Man: Fine. And what did you have in mind for catering? Do you want to cook for
yourself or have all your meals provided, that’s full board?

Woman: Is there something in between?

Man: Yes. You can just have evening meal provided, which is half board.

Woman: That’s what I’d prefer.

Man: Yes, a lot of students opt for that. Now, with that in mind, do you have any
special diet, anything we should know about?

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Woman: Yes. I don’t take red meat.

Man: No red meat.’

Man: Now, thinking about the room itself, we have a number of options. You can
have a single study bedroom or you can have a shared one. These are both what
we call simple rooms. The other alternative is to opt for a single bedsit which
actually has more space and better facilities. There’s about £20 a week
difference between them

Woman: Well, actually my grant is quite generous and I think the bedsit sounds
the best option.

Man: Lovely. I’ll put you down for that and we’ll see what availability is like. Now
can I ask some other personal details which we like to have on record?

Woman: Yes, of course.

Man: I wonder if you could let us know what your interests are. This might help
us get a closer match for placing you in a particular hall.

Woman: Ummm. Well, I love the theatre.

Man: Right.

Woman: And I enjoy sports, particularly badminton.

Man: That’s worth knowing. Now, what we finish with on the form is really a list
from you of what your priorities are in choosing a hall and we’ll do our best to
take these into account.

Woman: Well, the first thing is I’d prefer a hall where there are other mature
students, if possible.

Man: Yes, we do have halls which tend to cater for slightly older students.

Woman: Ummm and I’d prefer to be out of town.

Man: That’s actually very good for you because we tend to have more vacancies
in out-of-town halls.

Woman: Lucky!

Man: Yes. Anything else?

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Woman: Well. I would like somewhere with a shared area, a TV room for example
or something like that. It’s a good way to socialize.

Man: It certainly is.

Woman: That’s it.

Man: Now, we just need a contact telephone number for you.

Woman: Sure, I’ll just find it. It’s double 67549.

Man: Great, so we’ll be in contact with you as soon as possible ...

Exercise 3 (Track 7)

1 Physics

2 43a Webster

3 NT9 3EC

4 30th June

Audio script

Student (male): Good afternoon. I’d like to get a discount card for visiting
museums in the area.

Woman: Certainly. They cost $10 and are valid for one year.

Student: I heard there’s a discount for students.

Woman: Yes, there is. If you have a valid student ID card, they cost $5.

Student: There you are.

Woman: Thank you. I’ll just make a note of your name. Drazan Horvatic. And
you’re studying at Newtown University. What course are you studying?

Student: Physics.

Woman: Can I take a note of your address here in Newtown, please?

Student: Of course. It’s 43a Webster Street.

Woman: W-E-B-S-T-E-R. Do you know the postcode?

Student: NT9 3EC.

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Woman: Thank you. And your date of birth? Oh, wait a minute - it’s here on your
student ID card. 30th June 1984. What nationality are you?

Student: I’m from Croatia.

Woman: Oh, really? A friend of mine went there on holiday last year. She said
that the coast was beautiful.

Exercise 4 (Track 8)

1 0345814 7 Water bill

2 Gilmore 8 Thursday

3 350 pounds 9 A letter

4 600 pounds 10 A week’s

5 Garden 11 One month’s rent

6 415 pounds

Audio script

A: Hello, Accommodation office.

B: Oh, hello. Is that University Accommodation Office?

A: Yes, that’s right. How can I help you?

B: Oh, I’m calling to ... I’d like to rent a house, and I hope you can help me.

A: No problem. May I have your student number, please?

B: 0345814.

A: And your name?

B: Peter Gilmore. G-I-L-M-O-R-E, Gilmore.

A: Yes, Mr. Gilmore. What sort of thing were you looking for?

B: Three-bedroomed house with a garden.

A: Well ... Mr. Gilmore, I’m afraid there’s a little problem. As you know, our clients
are mainly university students, so most of the cases we’ve dealt with are bedsit
or single bedroom.

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B: Well ...

A: Don’t worry. I will try my best to help you. Let me check ... oh, you’re lucky.
We do have several houses as you described, but they’re mainly in ... in the
south suburbs.

B: Oh well... I don’t think that’s a problem. I can do with that.

A: Right ... yes. What sort of price were you thinking of?

B: Well... could you give me some ideas?

A: Certainly. It really ranges from 350 pounds to ... Well, it depends.

B: Only 350 pounds?

A: Yes, to about 600 pounds depending on the areas, decorations, furniture, and
things like that.

B: And the garden?

A: Yes, the garden. That obviously pushes up the price.

B: Right... well, as I said, we’d want a garden. I think about 450 pounds a month
would be our limit.

A: OK. Well... would you like to have a look at a couple of properties, sir?

B: Yes, that’d be great.

A: Looking at our files ... I think there are three that might suit you.

B: Hang on. I’ll just get a pen. Right.

A: OK. Well, we’ve got one on Lakeside Road which is 415 pounds per month.

B: Right.

A: And the second house is in North Woods Road.

B: Right. And how much is that one?

A: That’s 460 pounds.

B: Are the bills included?

A: Well, the first one includes the water bill, and the second includes the
telephone

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rental.

B: Um, that’s not too bad then. So ...

A: So, when would you be available to see them?

B: Well, I have an exam on campus this week on Wednesday. After that,

Wednesday afternoon, is that OK?

A: I’m sorry we don’t have any availability for Wednesday. How about Thursday
morning?

B: OK. That’s fine. Would 10:00 be OK?

A: Yes, fine. Ten a.m. it is. Just come to the Accommodation Office.

B: OK. Oh, by the way, need I bring anything ... say ... my passport with me?

A: Yes, you should show US your student card and your passport.

B: No problem.

A: And the most important thing, a letter from your bank.

B: Yes, that’s OK.

A: Great, and once you decided to take the house, we would need you to give a
week’s notice of moving in.

B: Right... a week’s notice. And do you require a deposit?

A: Yes, we do. That’s one month’s rent.

B: OK. One month. Is that all?

A: No, sorry, one more ... you have to pay for the contract.

B: Oh yes, I’ve forgotten about that. How much is that?

A: Half month’s rent.

B: OK. Then, thank you for your help. See you then.

A: Goodbye.

Homework

Exercise 1 (Track 9)

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 1 Wednesday and Friday 6 410

2 Intermediate 7 575

3 Beginning 8 1,050

4 Mornings 9 the school office

5 125 10 Mr. Lindsay

Audio script

Questions 1 to 4

Woman: Good morning. Globetrotters Language School. How may I help you?

Man: Yes, I was wondering if you could give me some information on language
classes.

Woman: Certainly. What language are you interested in studying?

Man: Well, that’s the thing. I’m interested in learning Japanese, but I’d also like
to improve my Chinese. I don’t know which to study right now.

Woman: Maybe the class schedule will help you decide. Did you want to study in
the morning, afternoon, or evening?

Man: I work in the evenings, so mornings or afternoons would be best.

Woman: Then that decides it for you. We offer an advanced Chinese class, but it
meets on Wednesday and Friday evenings.

Man: I couldn’t do that. When do the Japanese classes meet?

Woman: We have beginning Japanese on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, no

wait, that’s intermediate Japanese. Which level do you want? Advanced?

Man: No, beginning. Definitely. I know some Chinese and some French, but I’m a
real beginner with Japanese.

Woman: Well then, are you free Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings?
That’s when the beginning Japanese classes meet. We also have intermediate
French on Friday mornings.

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Man: I could do those mornings, but I’d prefer afternoon. Don’t you have
anything in the afternoon?

Woman: We have intermediate Japanese class on Wednesday and Friday

afternoons.

Man: I really need a beginner class. So I’ll take the morning Japanese class. Could
you give me an idea of the cost? What would be the tuition for the Japanese
class?

Narrator: Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to
look at Questions 5 to 10 on page 5.

Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.

Questions 5 to 10

Woman: The beginning-level classes meet three times a week, so they cost a bit
more than the other levels. For a six-week course, the cost would be $575.

Man: That’s a bit steep.

Woman: If it’s hard for you to pay that much, you could sign up for just four
weeks of class and pay $410. Or, you could pay for one week at a time, at $125
a week.

Man: That comes out to be much more expensive once you add up all the weeks.

Woman: That’s true. You can save money by registering for two levels together.
For example, pay for your beginning and intermediate classes now and you’ll get
twelve weeks of class for just $1,050.

Man: That’s not a bad deal, but I can’t come up with that much money at once.
I’ll just pay for the six-week course.

Woman: Fine. That class begins next week, so you need to register right away.

Man: Can’t I register over the phone?

Woman: No, I’m sorry, we don’t take phone registrations. What you’ll need to do
is visit the school office today or tomorrow. Bring a check for the tuition and a
photo ID.

Man: Is that all?

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Woman: Yes, we’ll give you a registration form to complete, or you can save time
by visiting our website and downloading the form there. Complete it and bring it
into the office with your check.

Man: Great. I’ll stop by this afternoon.

Woman: Fine. When you arrive, ask for Mr. Lindsay. He’s in charge of student
registration.

Man: I’m sorry, Mr. who?

Woman: Mr. Lindsay, spelled L-I-N-D-S-A-Y.

Man: Thank you for your help.

Woman: Thank you. We’ll look forward to seeing you in class.

Exercise 2 (Track 10)

1 Tutoring sessions 6 75

2 Sunday 7 225

3 Teens, adults 8 Eliot

4 Yoga 9 across the street/in a garage

5 Adults 10 Monday

Audio script

Questions 1 to 5

Man: Good afternoon. Plainfield Community Center.

Woman: Yes, hi. I’m new in town, and I was curious about the services the
Community Center has to offer.

Man: We offer a variety of recreational activities. What were you interested in, in
particular?

Woman: Well, everything, I guess. OK, let’s start with kids. I have a teenage son.
What activities do you have for teens?

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Man: Right now, during the school year, we have tutoring sessions for children
and teens, in all subjects.

Woman: That would be good. He needs help with algebra.

Man: We can certainly help with that. Just have him come by any Wednesday or
Saturday afternoon. That’s when the tutoring sessions are scheduled.

Woman: Fantastic. What about sports? Do you have sports activities for teens?

Man: We have tennis lessons on Sunday mornings for teens and Sunday
afternoons for adults.

Woman: Hmmm, I don’t think my son would like that, but my husband might. For
myself, I’d be more interested in yoga. Do you offer yoga classes?

Man: We do. Our yoga classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. We
divide it up into several groups, so there’s one class for younger children, one for
teens, and one for adults.

Woman: Really? I doubt my husband and son would be interested, but I’d like to
sign up for yoga. I also like reading. Do you have any book clubs?

Man: We have one just about to start. The first meeting will be next Friday
morning. It will focus on early twentieth-century novels.

Woman: Too bad it’s Friday morning. I think my son would enjoy it, but of course
he’s in school at that time.

Man: Well, actually, that book club is for adults only. We may start one up for
teens next summer, but we have nothing for that age group right now.

Woman: Oh, well. I suppose he has enough to keep him busy for now. Now, what
about fees? Do these classes and activities cost anything?

Narrator: Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to
look at Questions 6 to 10 on page 45.

Now listen and answer Questions 6 to 10

Questions 6 to 10

Man: There’s a small charge for non-members for each class. However, they’re
all free to members. Would you be interested in becoming a member?

Woman: How much does the membership cost?

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Man: Not much at all. The yearly fee is $75 for individuals and $225 for families.

Woman: What do I get with the membership?

Man: You get free access to all classes and activities, and you can use our
facilities, like the tennis court, the exercise room, and the meeting room.

Woman: It’s not a bad deal, really. Could you tell me exactly where the center is
located?

Man: It’s at 107 [one-oh-seven] Eliot Street.

Woman: Is that Eliot with two Ls or one L?

Man: One L. E-L-I-O-T. It’s right downtown.

Woman: I think I know where it is. Do you have free parking?

Man: Yes. You can park just across the street. There’s a garage there.

Woman: That sounds easy enough. Maybe I’ll come in one day next week and
sign up for some classes.

Man: That would be fine, but don’t come on Monday because we’re closed that
day. We’re open Tuesday through Sunday.

Woman: Oh. Thanks for telling me. Maybe I’ll stop in on Tuesday then. Can

I pay for the classes with a personal check?

Man: We accept checks and credit cards.

Woman: OK. Thank you very much. You’ve been very helpful

Glossary

Exercise 1

1 overcome 6 learn

2 study 7 doing

3 concentrate/study 8 revise

4 organize 9 review

5 taking / studying 10 taught

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Exercise 2

1 studious 5 revise

2 distractions 6 curriculum

3 background noise 7 review

4 project, assignment 8 struggle

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 UNIT 2. SPORTS CLUB
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1

Sports Facilities

Spinning, aqua aerobics, yoga, judo, Rowing machine, elliptical trainer,

Pilates, stretch, kick-boxing recumbent bike, treadmill, stepmill

Vocabulary. Exercise 2

1 C. signed up 5 B. permitted
2 A. burn 6 A. supportive
3 A. induction 7 C. reach
4 B. trainer 8 B. sweltering

Vocabulary. Exercise 3

Verb Adjective Noun

Subscribe x Subscription / subscriber
Consult Consultative Consultation / consultancy /
consultant
Induct x induction

Pronunciation. Exercise 1 (Track 1)

Audio script
13 – thirteen, 80 – eighty, 40 – forty, 15 – fifteen, 18 - eighteen
Pronunciation. Exercise 2 (Track 2)

1 14
2 50
3 17:30
4 40
5 16:15

Audio script

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1. The youngest passenger is sitting in seat fourteen, by the window.
2. There are forty passengers in first class.
3. There should be fifty people on the bus.
4. Her plane arrives at sixteen fifteen.
5. Our train leaves at seventeen thirty.

Exam Focus
Example 1 (Track 3)

1 Full
2 Standard
3 Basic
4 Standard
5 £215
6 £5

Audio script
Receptionist: Hello, StayFit Gym. How can I help you?

Man: Hi, I'm phoning to ask about joining the gym.

Receptionist: OK, what would you like to know?

Man: So, first of all, how much does it cost to sign up?

Receptionist: Well, we have three different levels of membership. If you sign up

for the full membership, you have free access to all the gym classes, plus two
free sessions with a personal trainer when you join, who will give you tips on
your exercise programme.

Man; OK, that sounds great, but I'll probably only go to one or two classes a
month, so I might not need the full membership. What are the other options?

Receptionist: OK, well, you can have our standard membership. With that, you
get two classes per week included in the cost, but if you want a consultation with
a personal trainer, you have to pay extra.

Man: OK, that sounds interesting.

Receptionist; And then finally there is the basic membership. It just gives you
access to the gym, so if you want to go to any classes, you need to pay extra.

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Man: OK, well, as I said, I think I'll probably only go to one or two classes a
month, so I won't need the full membership. I think the standard membership is
the one I'll go for. If I sign up for the basic, I'll end up paying for the classes
anyway, so I might as well have them included in the price. By the way, how
much is it?

Receptionist: Well, the standard membership is £215 per year. It was £200 last
year, but we've had to raise the price by £15. But that still works out at less than
£5 a week.

Exercise 1 (Track 4)

1 Boxfit
2 Induction
3 Stephenson
4 17/6/74
5 4453 3608 0987 1421
6 588
7 Thursday
8 4.15

Audio script
Man: OK, that sounds reasonable. And can I ask you about the classes? I'm really
keen on yoga. Do you have yoga classes?

Receptionist: We're currently not running yoga classes, but we're planning to add
a class to the programme in the new year.

Man: OK, that's fine. And what about spinning?

Receptionist: We used to have spinning, but not many people booked it, so we
stopped running it, I'm afraid. But of course we have lots of stationary bikes in
the gym, so you can always use those.

Man: OK, well, that's not a problem.

Receptionist: We do have judo classes at the moment, but our most popular
class is boxfit. It's a great workout, you get to burn lots of calories and it's always
in demand. Previously, our number-one class was always Pilates, but it's been
overtaken this year.

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Man: Well, that sounds great. So, how do I sign up?

Receptionist: OK, well, I can take a payment over the phone if you like, or you
can come in and pay. But you'll also need to book an induction with one of our
trainers so that we can show you how to use all the equipment.

Man: That's fine. I'll pay now if that's OK.

Receptionist: Sure. So, what's your name?

Man: It's Geoff Stephenson. That's S-T-E-P-H-E-N-S-O-N.

Receptionist: OK, Geoff. And your date of birth?

Man: It's 17 - 6 - 74.

Receptionist: OK. And can I take a card number? I need the long number across
the front of the card.

Man: Sure. It's 4453 3608 0987 1421.

Receptionist: And the expiry date?

Man: It's 11/26.

Receptionist; Great, and I just need the security code on the back.

Man: OK, I think it's 585. No, hang on, it's 588.

Receptionist: Great, that's all gone through for you. So, when would you like to
come in for the session with the trainer? We have a slot at two o'clock on
Wednesday. Would that suit you?

Man: Wednesday ... no, sorry, I can't do that, I'm working. How about Thursday?
Would four o'clock work?

Receptionist: Let me have a look. Could you make it quarter past four on
Thursday?

Man: Yes, that's fine.

Receptionist: OK, great. Is there anything else I can help you with?

Man; No, that's all good. You've been very helpful.

Receptionist: No problem. So we'll see you on Thursday.

Man: Thanks a lot.

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Receptionist: Thank you, bye.

Exercise 2

1 Distractor: £200 (not correct because that was last year’s price)
2 Distractor: £15 (not correct because that was the amount the price went up
by)
3 Distractor: yoga (not correct because there are currently no yoga classes
running)
4 Distractor: Pilates (not correct because that was last year’s most popular
class)
5 Distractor: 585 (not correct because the man corrects himself by saying no,
hang on)
6 Distractor: Wednesday (not correct because the man says he’s working on
Wednesday, so he can’t come then)
7 Distractor: Four o’clock (not correct because the receptionist asks if he can
come at 4.15 p.m. instead)

Exercise 3

1 e
2 e
3 b
4 c
5 a
6 d
7 d

Practice

Exercise 1 (Track 5)

1 races 6 park
2 insurance 7 coffee
3 Jerriz 8 leader
4 25 / twenty-five 9 route
5 stadium 10 lights

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Audio script
Jim: Hello, South City Cycling Club

Woman: Oh, hi. Er … I want to find out about joining the club.

Jim: Right. I can help you there. I’m the club secretary and my name’s
Jim Hunter.

Woman: Oh, hi Jim.

Jim: So, are you interested in membership for yourself?

Woman: That’s right.

Jim: OK. Well there are basically two types of adult membership. If
you’re pretty serious about cycling, there’s the Full membership.
That costs 260 dollars and that covers you not just for ordinary
cycling but also for races both here in the city and also in the other
parts of Australia.

Woman: Right. Well, I’m not really up to that standard. I was more
interested in just joining a group to do some cycling in my free
time.

Jim: Sure. That’s why most people join. So, in that case you’d be better
with the Recreational membership. That’s 108 dollars if you’re over
19, and 95 dollars if you’re under.

Woman: I’m 25

Jim: OK. It’s paid quarterly, and you can upgrade it later to the Full
membership if you want to, of course. Now both types of
membership include the club fee of 20 dollars. They also provide
insurance in case you have an accident, though we hope you won’t
need that, of course.

Woman: No. OK, well I’ll go with the Recreational membership, I think. And
that allows me to join in the club activities, and so on?

Jim: That’s right. And once you’re a member of the club, you’re also
permitted to wear our kit when you’re out cycling. It’s green and
white.

Woman: Yes, I’ve seen cyclists wearing it. So, can I buy that at the club.

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Jim: No, it’s made to order by a company in Brisbane. You can find them
online; they’re called Jerriz. That’s J-E-R-R-I-Z. You can use your
membership number to put in an order on their website.

Woman: OK. Now, can you tell me a bit about the rides I can do?

Jim: Sure. So we have training rides pretty well every morning, and
they’re really good way of improving your cycling skills as well as
your general level of fitness. But they’re different levels. Level A is
pretty fast – you’re looking at about 30 or 35 kilometres an hour. If
you can do about 25 kilometres an hour, you’d probably be level B,
and then level C are the novices, who stay at about 15 kilometres
per hour.

Woman: Right. Well I reckon I’d be level B. So, when are the sessions for
that level?

Jim: There are a couple each week. They’re both early morning
sessions. There’s one on Tuesdays, and for that one you meet at
5.30 am, and the meeting point’s the stadium – do you know where
that is?

Woman: Yes, it’s quite near my home, in fact. OK, and how about the other
one?

Jim: That’s on Thursdays. It starts at the same time, but they meet at
the main gate to the park.

Woman: Is that the one just past the shopping mall?

Jim: That’s it

Woman: So how long are the rides?

Jim: They’re about an hour and a half. So, if you have a job it’s easy to
fit in before you go to work. And the members often go somewhere
for coffee afterwards, so it’s quite a social event.

Woman: OK. That sounds good. I’ve only just moved to the city so I don’t
actually know many people yet.

Jim: Well, it’s a great way to meet people.

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Woman: And does each ride have a leader?

Jim: Sometimes, but not always. But you don’t really need one: the
group members on the ride support one another, anyway.

Woman: How would we know where to go?

Jim: If you check the club website, you’ll see that the route for each ride
is clearly marked. So you can just print that out and take it along
with you. It’s similar from one week to another, but it’s not always
exactly the same.

Woman: And What do I need to bring?

Jim: Well, bring a bottle of water, and your phone. You shouldn’t use it
while you’re cycling, but have it with you.

Woman: Right

Jim: And in winter, it’s well before sunrise when we set out, so you need
to make sure your bike’s got lights.

Woman: That’s OK. Well, thanks Jim. I’d definitely like to join. So What’s the
best way of going about it?

Jim: You can …

Exercise 2 (Track 6)

1 Accountant 6 Pool
2 Over 50 7 Pay
3 Family 8 Social events
4 9/nine 9 Air conditioning
5 doctor 10 Restaurant

Audio script

Man: Oh, excuse me, I wonder if you’d have the time to take part in
some market research?

Woman: Umm ... What’s it about?

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Man: About this club and your experiences and opinions about being a
member. It’ll take less than five minutes.

Woman: Oh ... OK then ... as long as it’s quick.

Man: Can I start by taking your name?

Woman: It’s Selina Thompson.

Man: Is that T-H-O-M-P-S-O-N?

Woman: Yes.

Man: Great, thanks ... And what do you do for a living?

Woman: Well, I’m an accountant but I’m between jobs at the moment.

Man: I understand, but that’s the job I’ll put down on the form. And would
you mind my asking which age group you fall into? Below thirty,
thirty-one to fifty and above.

Woman: Over fifty ... I think we can safely say.

Man: Great, thanks. And which type of membership do you have?

Woman: Sorry, I’m not sure what you mean? Do you mean how long ... ?

Man: No, is it a single person membership ... ?

Woman: Oh right ... no, it’s a family membership.

Man: Thanks and how long have you been a member?

Woman: Oh ... let me see ... I was certainly here five years ago ... and it was
probably two to three years more than that ...

Man: Shall I put down eight?

Woman: I remember now ... it’s nine ... definitely ... sorry.

Man: No problem ... I’ve got that. And the last question in this first part
is, what brought you to the club?

Woman: Sorry ... ?

Man: How did you find out about the club? Did you see any ads?

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Woman: Well, I did actually but I have to say I wasn’t really attracted to the
club because of that. It was through word of mouth.

Man: So you were recommended by a friend?

Woman: Actually my doctor ... I’d been suffering from high blood pressure
and he said the club was very supportive of people with that
condition, so I signed up.

Man: Great ... Now for the second part of the form I want to ask a bit
more about your experience of the club.

Woman: Sure.

Man: How often would you say you use the club ... ?

Woman: It varies enormously depending on how busy I am.

Man: Of course ... but on average ... per month?

Woman: I’d say it averages out at twice a week.

Man: OK, so eight on average.

Woman: Yeah. And four of those are aqua-aerobics classes.

Man: That leads me to the next question ... would you say the swimming
pool is the facility you make most use of?

Woman: Fair to say that ... yeah.

Man: Right, thanks ... And are there any facilities you don’t use?

Woman: One area I realize I’ve never used is the tennis courts ... and there’s
one simple reason for that ...

Man: You don’t play tennis?

Woman: Actually, I’m not bad at it ... it’s that I’m not happy having to pay
extra ... for that privilege.

Man: I’ve made a note of that ... thanks. Now in the last section are there
any suggestions or recommendations you have for improvements
to the club?

Woman: Only about health and fitness?

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Man: Anything at all ...

Woman: Well, I’d like to see more social events ... it isn’t just a question of
getting together for games or classes but other things, you know.

Man: Yes, sure.

Woman: And another thing that I was thinking when I had my yoga class in
the gym last night - we were all sweltering in the heat - was that I
think they should put in ... you know ....

Man: air conditioning

Woman: That’s exactly what I mean. The rooms are really light and well-
designed but they do need proper installations.

Man: Sure ... well I’ve made a note of that ...

Woman: Good.

Man: ... so is there anything else you’d like to suggest ... about quality of
service, for example?

Woman: Oh, everyone’s very nice here ... they couldn’t be more friendly and
helpful ... oh but I tell you what ... it’s a shame the restaurant isn’t
open in the evening on Saturday ... and Sunday as well for that
matter.

Man: So ... the club should ...

Woman: ... open it later on those days.

Man: OK. well thank you very much, that’s all the questions.

Exercise 3 (Track 7)

1 240 6 Fleet
2 Fitness center 7 24 Whitehall Close
3 Swimming pool 8 NE01EN
4 Trainers 9 9765 484 493
5 Midnight 10 Electricity bill

Audio script

S = Former student, Shannon Fleet E = Employee

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S: Ok, good. How much does it cost?

E: For an alumnus, that's two hundred and forty pounds annually, or one hundred
pounds for a month.

S: Oh, That's quite expensive. It's a shame I didn't take advantage of the
athletics facility when I was a student here. I'll have to think about this.

E: Well, we do offer a really excellent facility. For the cost, members have access
to the Emily Pankhurst Fitness Centre, which is a beautiful exercise space - open
and full of light. The fitness centre includes two weight circuits, free weights,
rowing machines, elliptical trainers, recumbent and upright bicycles, step mills,
and treadmills [exercise machines] - and many many other activities. But the
most prominent, and I'd have to say popular, feature of the Ratner Centre is the
Dalton swimming pool. It's 50 metres by 25 metres and includes up to 20 lanes
in the 25-metre dimension and nine lanes in the 50-metre dimension, and also
has two one-metre diving boards available. What activities, specifically, are you
interested in?

S: Yes, well, I'm interested in swimming, and also in getting started with some
weight training, although I've never tried it before in my life. I feel rather
intimidated, actually. Is there instruction available?

You know, someone to teach me to use the machines and maybe help me figure
out a training programme to reach my goals?

E: Yes, we have personal trainers available for an additional cost. We also offer
fitness evaluation, which by the way I highly recommend for someone just
starting out with weight training, and you would be orientated to the machines
as part of this.

S: Oh, one more thing. What are the opening hours?

E: We're open from six in the morning to midnight on weekdays and from six in
the morning to nine p.m. on weekends.

S: Oh, that's good. Alright, well, I guess I'd like to join.

Before you hear the second conversation, you have some time to look at
questions 6 to 10.

(Pause the recording for 30 seconds)

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Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.

E: Very well. Can I have your name please?

S: That's Shannon Fleet. S-H-A-N-N-O-N F-L-E-E-T.

E: Ok, and your address?

S: Twenty-four Whitehall Close. Newcastle ....

E: Sorry, can you please spell the street name for me?

S: Yes, of course. That's W-H-l-T-E-H-A-L-L C-L-O-S-E.

E: Got it. And your postcode?

S: N-E zero, one - E - N.

E: N as in night and E as in England?

S: Yes, that's correct.

E: I'll need a phone number.

S: Ok. it's 9-7-6-5 4-8-4 4-9-3.

E: That's 9-7-6-5 4-8-4 9-4-3.

S: No, sorry. The last three numbers are 4-9-3, not 9-4-3.

E: Ok. Now, you'll need to pay when you come for the first time, and you can
either pay by cash or credit card.

S: I'll pay cash.

E: Fine. And be sure to bring some sort of proof of address, like a bill or driver's
license.

S: I don't drive. Will my electricity bill do?

E: Yes, that's fine. And also bring a passport-sized photo so we can make up your
membership card.

S: Ok, thanks. I'll come by this afternoon.

Exercise 4 (Track 8)

1 (a) keep – fit (studio) 6 £1

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2 Swimming 7 10 (a.m.) … 4.30 (p.m.)
3 Yoga (classes) 8 £180
4 (a) salad bar 9 assessment
5 £500 10 Kynchley

Audio script

Woman: Good morning, oh sorry, it's gone 12, I'll start again, good
afternoon, Kingswell Sports Club, how can I help you?

Man: Oh, good afternoon. I was wondering if you could give me some
information about membership and facilities.

Woman: Of course. What would you like to know?

Man: Do you have tennis courts, for example?

Woman: No, I'm afraid we don't. We're primarily a golf club.

Man: What about football? I heard you had a team.

Woman: No, I'm sorry. Perhaps you're thinking about Fresham Sports
Centre.

Man: Oh, right. I know it. I've played badminton there.

Woman: Have you? They've got a lot of facilities we don't have and vice
versa.

We do have a keep-fit studio, which is very popular with members,

and then as well as that there's swimming, of course.

Man: That's good. I like to swim every day.

Woman: We have a range of classes too.

Man: Do you have judo classes? I'm keen to learn.

Woman: Well, at the moment we offer kick-boxing. We're planning to add

judo and stretch classes soon. We're currently running a range of
yoga classes, too.

Man: What about relaxing after exercise? I assume you have a restaurant
or something.

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Woman: At the moment, we've got a salad bar which is very popular. We'll
also have a fully-licensed restaurant by the end of the year.

Man: Sounds good!

Woman: What kind of membership are you interested in?

Man: Um I'm not really sure. What are the options?

Woman: Well, there are three different membership schemes.

Man: I see. What's the difference?

Woman: Well, the first one's called Gold, and you can use all the facilities at
any time of the day or week. You can also join in as many classes
as you like for free.

Man: That sounds good. Is it very expensive?

Woman: Well, you pay a £250 joining fee and then it's £450 - oh no, I'm
sorry, it's just gone up by £50, sorry about that - it's now £500 for
the annual subscription fee.

Man: Right, got that. And what's the next type?

Woman: Well, that's Silver - it's the same as Gold except you have to pay a
small fee of £1.00 per lesson for any you do and you can only use
the centre at certain times.

Man: I see. So when exactly?

Woman: You can only use the facilities between 10 am and 4.30 pm.

Man: So I couldn't use the pool at 8 in the morning or evening, then?

Woman: That's right.

Man: OK. And the price for that? Is the joining fee the same as for Gold?

Woman: Actually, it's slightly less than the £250 - it's £225, but the annual
fee is only £300.

Does that sound more like what you want?

Man: Well, it's still rather more expensive than I thought.

I'm a student here in England and I'm only here for six months.

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Woman: Ah, then the Bronze scheme would probably suit you best.

Man: How is that different?

Woman: Well, some of the facilities have restricted use.

Man: And do I have to pay for classes?

Woman: Yes, it's £3 for each class you join.

Man: I see. And what are the hours then?

Between 10.30 and 3.30 weekdays only and you pay a £50 joining
fee.

Woman: The annual fee is £180 - it works out at £15 a month, so that would
be quite a lot cheaper.

Man: Oh, that should be all right. I could come in my free periods. What
do I have to do if I want to join?

Woman: Well, we book you in for an assessment with an instructor, who will
show you how to use all the equipment.

If you want to organize a trial session and look around the centre,
you'll need to speak to David Kynchley.

Man: Could you spell that please?

Woman: David K-Y-N-C-H-L-E-Y. I'll give you his direct line number.

It's oh-four-five-eight-nine-five-three-double one.

Man: Thanks.

Woman: Thank you for calling Kingswell Sports Club.

Homework

Exercise 1 (Track 9)

1 Symonds 6 (go/do) jogging

2 1996 7 Bad ankle
3 Full time/ full-time 8 Fitness level
4 Swimming 9 Charity worker

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 5 Monthly 10 (on) (the) radio

Audio script
A: Hi - can I help you?

B: Hello - yes, um, is your club taking on new members at the moment?

A: Oh yes - we're always interested in taking on new members. Just give me a

moment and I'll get an application form. Right - here we are. So - let's start with
your name.

B: It's Harry.

A: OK - and your surname?

B: It's Symonds.

A: Is that like Simon with an 's'?

B: No, um, it's S-Y-M-O-N-D-S. Most people find it rather difficult to spell.

A: I see - it has a silent D. I guess a lot of people miss that, [pause] Now let me
see - can you tell me when you were born?

B: Yes, certainly - the 11th of December.

A: Thanks - and the year?

B: 1996.

A: OK good. Now - are you thinking of becoming a full-time member?

B: Er, probably not. What kind of memberships do you have?

A: Well, we also have off-peak membership which is between 9 and 12 in the

morning and 2 and 5 in the afternoon ... and then we do have a weekend
membership.

B: So a weekend membership is just Saturday and Sunday?

A: Yes, that's right.

B: OK – well, that's not going to work for me. It looks like I'll have to be full-time.
I'm afraid off-peak membership won't do as I'm not free at those times and I
don't just want to be restricted to weekends.

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A: OK. I'll make a note of that, [pause] Right - we have several facilities at the
club including a gym, a swimming pool, tennis and squash courts. What activities
are you planning on doing?

B: Well, do you have badminton?

A: Yes, we do.

B: And table tennis?

A: I'm afraid not - well not at the moment anyway.

B: Oh - OK. Well I'm also very keen on swimming so I'm glad you have a pool. I'll
certainly be doing a lot of that.

A: OK - I've got that. Will you be using the gym?

B: No - I'm not interested in that.

A: OK. So just let me work out what the cost will be ... Yes - that comes to £450
for the year. You can choose to pay annually for the full year or monthly. It's up
to you.

B: Oh, I'd prefer to pay regularly in small amounts, rather than have a large
amount to pay in one go, if that's OK?

A: Sure - that's fine. Right, I've got the most important details for now.

A: So - I'd just like to ask you a few questions about your lifestyle if that's OK with
you?

B: Yes, that's fine.

A: Um, do you do any regular exercise at the moment?

B: Yes, I do a bit.

A: Good - and what do you do?

B: Well every few days I go jogging.

A: Yes - that's good. How long do you go for?

B: Well, it varies. I guess it depends on how energetic I'm feeling.

A: Yes, of course. Every little bit helps. Um, do you have any injuries at the
moment?

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B: Well, I did break a bone in my foot playing football a long time ago but that's
all healed up now. But, in the last few days I've realized I have a bad ankle. I
think I must have injured it last week and it's a bit sore now. But apart from that
I'm fine.

A: Right - I guess you might need to rest it for a few days to let it recover.

B: Yes, I will.

A: So - let me just ask you what you want to achieve by joining the club. Do you
have any targets or goals?

B: Well, I suppose my main aim is to build up my fitness level. Is that the kind of
thing you mean?

A: Yes - that's fine. All the activities you're going to be doing should certainly
help you with that.

B: OK.

A: And could you tell me what you do for a living?

B: Well - I was a student up until recently.

A: OK - so what are you doing at the moment?

B: Well - I'm a charity worker.

A: Oh that's fine. I'll write that down. OK - nearly done. One last question - can I
ask how you heard about the club? Did you see it advertised or did you go to our
website for example?

B: Well I've been looking for a health club for a while and I asked my friends for
suggestions but they weren't much help. And then I was listening to the radio
and your club was mentioned, so I thought - I'll go along and see what it's like.

A: Great - well we look forward to having you as a member.

Exercise 2 (Track 10)

1 Andrew Metcalfe
2 21
3 43A
4 571324
5 some

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Audio script
Administrato Hi, can I help you? Are you interested in climbing, at all?
r:
Andrew: Hi. Yeah. Actually, I've been thinking about joining a club for a
while now. So what do I have to do?
Administrato It's easy really. I can fill in the form for you right now, online,
r: and then you can come to our first meeting next month.
Andrew: OK. Let’s do that then.
Administrato Right. First of all, what’s your name?
r:
Andrew: Andrew.
Administrato Andrew ... and your family name?
r:
Andrew: Metcalfe
Administrato Metcalfe ... How do you spell that?
r:
Andrew: M-E-T-C-A-L-F-E
Administrato M-E-T-C-A-L-F-E, with an ‘e’.
r:
Andrew: Yes, that’s right
Administrato And your age? Are you over 18?
r:
Andrew: Yup. I’m 21
Administrato And where do you live?
r:
Andrew: My address is 43A Highbury Square, London, W1
Administrato Thanks ... and do you have a number where I can contact you?
r:
Andrew: Yes, my mobile is 07209 571324
Administrato And I have to ask a couple more questions. Ummm ... do you
r: have any health problems?
Andrew: No, no. Nothing.
Administrato And a last question. Have you ever climbed before?
r:
Andrew: Yes, I have, a bit

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Administrato Well, thanks very much
r:

Glossary

Exercise 1

Noun Verb Adjective

complication complicate complicated

coordination coordinate coordinated

demonstration demonstrate demonstrative

(2 words)performance /
perform x
performer

tolerance tolerate tolerant

vision x visual

Exercise 2

1 perform
2 demonstrate
3 coordination
4 visual
5 tolerant
6 complications

UNIT 3. ON THE STREETS

Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1

1 Crossroads

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2 Junction
3 Bend
4 Flyover
5 Traffic lights
6 Roundabout

Vocabulary. Exercise 2 (Track 1)

1 Flyover
2 Traffic lights
3 Roundabout
4 Bend
5 Crossroads
6 Junction

Vocabulary. Exercise 3

1 Mill
2 Petrol station
3 Intersection
4 Lay-by
5 Complex
6 Pathway

Exam Focus
Example 1 (Track 2)

1 A

Audio script
Katie: Hello, Katie speaking

Brenda: Hi, Katie. It’s Brenda here. How are you?

Katie: I’m fine, thanks.

Brenda: Look, Katie, are you going to Helen’s party tonight? I’ve decided to
go, but I’m not sure how to get to her house.

Katie: Oh, yes, sure. I’m not going because I have to work, but I know how

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 to get there. Where do you live?

Brenda: I live on the corner of Anne and Queen Streets, across the road
from the corner store

Example 2

1 Helen’s party
2 How to get
3 On the corner
4 Corner store

Exercise 1 (Track 3)

1 E
2 G

Audio script
Katie: Hello, Katie speaking

Brend Hi, Katie. It’s Brenda here. How are you?

a:

Katie: I’m fine, thanks.

Brend Look, Katie, are you going to Helen’s party tonight? I’ve decided to go,
a: but I’m not sure how to get to her house.

Katie: Oh, yes, sure. I’m not going because I have to work, but I know how to
get there. Where do you live?

Brend I live on the corner of Anne and Queen Streets, across the road from
a: the corner store

Katie: Oh, right. Well, I live quite close to you – on the corner of Queen
street and Tramway Road, next to Bob’s house.

Brend Oh, really? I didn’t know that

a:

Katie: Anyway, to get to Helen’s house, you need to go east along Queen
Street, and past the intersection with Tramway Road, until you get to

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 a service station on the corner.

Brend Okay, a service station on the corner.

a:

Katie: Now, if you reach the public library on the opposite corner, you’ll
know you’ve gone too far.

Brend Right. Got that.

a:

Katie: You need to turn right at the service station into Bettina Road

Brend Bettina Road?

a:

Katie: Yeah, that’s right. And Helen’s house is at the end of the road, on the
opposite side to the service station. You won’t miss it. It’s a big white
house with a purple letter box in front.

Brend Okay. Well, that doesn’t sound too difficult. I’m sure I’ll be able to find
a: it. Thanks, Katie.

Katie: No worries. Enjoy the party. Bye.

Brend Bye
a:

Exercise 2 (Track 4)

a On the corner of e Next to

b Across the road from, on the f On the right of
opposite side to
c Close to g On the left of
d Far from h At the end of

Practice

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Exercise 1 (Track 5)

1 B
2 G
3 E
4 I
5 H
6 F

Audio script
You will hear a university administrator telling a group of new students about the
central campus buildings and the facilities they provide.

Welcome, everyone, to the Brandon complex, the geographical and, we could

say, spiritual heart of this university. This is basically where everyone eats too,
as you can see by looking around. There are many different cuisines here:
Chinese, Indian, and Middle-Eastern, plus the usual fare of a local type, all in that
corner over there.

We have many shops here too, but the biggest is Wilsons, right there, providing
clothing and hardware. That’s next to all the restaurants. Now, on the opposite
side of Wilsons we have three shops. The one in the corner there, closest to the
restaurants, is for DVDs. Yes, the DVDs are cheap and affordable, and you can
also rent DVD players as well.

Moving on, in the corner directly opposite Wilsons is the Student Union Office.
Incidentally, you are all encouraged to join the student union, as a student union
card gives you many benefits, including discounts on basically everything you
can buy here at the Brandon complex.

Outside this complex, on the other side of the road you can just see it from here,
in fact is a building that we call by the rather unusual name, the H-Building. Next
to this, on the other side of some trees, along the main road, is the Engineering
Institute, but that doesn’t have anything to do with the Brandon complex. One
last thing is that just outside this door, near us here, you can see a grassy oval
patch. Well, that’s the playing field for what we simply call the Fitness Room,
which is alongside. So, you can put on some calories here at the restaurants, and
then burn them off at the Fitness Room afterwards.

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Oh. I forgot to mention this shop right here, in the middle, beside the Student
Union. It’s the bookshop, and as you can see, it’s always busy, always popular.
You can buy newspapers, magazines, and stationery there, plus a few clothing
items as well, just as you can at Wilsons. Why don’t you go and take a: look right
now?

Exercise 2 (Track 6)

1 D
2 H
3 E
4 F
5 C

Audio script

Mike: Excuse me. I’m trying to get to the dance party in Bryce Street.

Passer – by: Dance party

Mike: Yeah. There’s a whole lot of Latin American dance bands playing
tonight. I think it’s in the main hall.

Passer – by: Oh yes. I suppose that’ll be the town hall. Well, right now, as you
can see, we’re in the main square, at the corner of Brooklyn
Road and Victoria Street. You can see the Central Bank across
the road on the opposite corner.

Mike: Okay.

Passer – by: Now, the best way is probably for you to stay on this side of
Victoria Street. You don’t need to cross the road.

Mike: Right.

Passer – by: Go east along Victoria Street. You’ll see the traffic lights where
Park Road crosses Victoria Street.

Mike: Right.

Passer – by: Don’t turn there. Go straight ahead. You’ll pass a restaurant on
your left, and a chemist on you right.

Mike: Okay.

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 Passer – by: The next road is Knox Street. There’s a public library on the
corner. Turn left at the library and go straight ahead until you
see a service station on the corner on your right. You’ll now be at
Claudelands Street.

Mike: Okay. Claudelands Street.

Passer – by: Turn right at the intersection and go east. The town hall is at the
end of the road on the left, just past the corner store.

Mike: At the end of the road?

Passer – by: Yes. That’s right.

Mike: Great. Okay, thanks for your help.

Passer – by: No problem.

Exercise 3 (Track 7)

1 H
2 F
3 E
4 A
5 B
6 D

Audio script

At the centre of the Treloar Estuary area is the historic riverside village of Calton.
The main road comes into the village from the south, and for those of you who
are arriving by bus, it turns left just before the bridge and stops in the lay-by on
the left hand side. From there it’s just a short walk to Calton’s various
attractions. If you’re arriving by car, you have to leave it in the main car park. Go
over the bridge and take the first turning on the right. Then go on until you come
to the end of that road. It’s the only place to park in Calton but there’s no
charge. If you’re interested in local history, there’s a museum in Calton with
farming, fishing and household implements from the late nineteenth century. As
you come in from the south, cross the river and go straight on the same road
until you reach the end. Also on the subject of history, you can go and see the

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old mill which has recently been renovated and put back into use. Turn left
before you come to the bridge. Then go straight on and then take the first
turning on the right. This leads straight there. If you’re interested in arts and
crafts, there’s a potter’s studio where you can watch the artist at work. After
crossing the bridge turn left and it’s the second building on the left. Finally, when
you feel in need of refreshments, there’s a cafe opposite the old boat house, and
a picnic area near the mill.

Exercise 4 (Track 8)

C
F

A D E B

Audio script

Jeff: Hi. This is Jeff here. I'm calling you all about the inter-college sports
competition at the South Hinton Sports Centre next week.

I'm really sorry but there's been a change of plan. We can't have the competition
at the centre because of the flooding last week after all the rain. It damaged a lot
of our equipment and also the floors in some of the rooms. Luckily, I contacted
the North Hinton Sports Centre and they've kindly agreed to let us use their
centre and their equipment for the competition, so I'm phoning to give you
directions on how to get there and instructions about what to do there to

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prepare. You'll need to meet the others there next Tuesday at about nine o'clock
to get the centre ready.

OK, as I'm not sure if you know how to get to North Hinton, I'll give you directions
avoiding the town centre, because it can be quite busy in the morning. First,
come out of our sports centre into Lily Road. Turn left and go about two hundred
metres and you come to a roundabout. You see a sign to Hinton saying turn left,
but that takes you into the centre of town, so don't take that one. Go straight
over that roundabout and you come to a crossroads. The left turn here also takes
you into the centre, so don't take that one either. Carry on for about a kilometre.
The road goes up onto a flyover over the motorway to Longchester. After the
flyover, you come to the junction with Bramley Road. This is where you go left,
because that takes you round the town to the sports centre. Carry on for about
five hundred metres. Then you go left round a bend and just after the bend you
see a petrol station on the left. The turning for Hinton is just after that at the
traffic lights, so make sure you look out for it.

Turn right into West Road and carry on. The sports centre is on Green Lane,
which is just past the Woodland Hotel on the right. You can't miss it. There's a
car park there so you shouldn't have a problem parking. Please don't be late as
we have a lot to do.

Homework

Exercise 1 (Track 9)

1 E
2 A
3 B
4 D
5 C

Audio script
Hello everyone, and welcome to the University of New South Wales.

The first thing I’d like to do at today’s Orientation Session is get you all oriented!
That means tell you the location of some useful facilities and services. So, first of

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all, take out the maps we gave you all as you came in the door. The map is the
big yellow sheet of paper.

As you can see on the map, North is at the top, South at the bottom, et cetera.
Which way is North? Well, look through that window on my left, your right. See
the rising sun? That would have to be East. So North must be directly behind me.

Now, we are at the campus’s Main Gate. The Recreational Facilities are on my
right hand and its opposite is the Student Centre. No questions? Good. Pretty
easy, right?

OK, did everyone eat breakfast at the Student Food Service this morning? Was
the food good? Yes, yes. I am joking. I’ve eaten there, too.

So after a meal like that, you must be eager to go to a doctor. Right?

Well, I have good news for you: The Student Health Centre is located about half a
kilometre straight north of here. Look on your maps. You see the street on the
east side of this building? Ned Kelly Avenue?

Just follow that about 500 metres, and the Health Centre will be on your left at
the third cross street.

Now, I know you all just got here. So you must be wondering how to tell your
folks you’ve arrived safely, how much you miss the dog, and how you already
need more money. If you don’t have an Iphone, you probably are wondering
where to find a computer. Well, I have good news. If you go straight out of its
door and walk down the Garden Street, you'll see the Internet Unit on your left
side, just next to the Gym. The hours are posted on the door, and the computers
are free, but you must bring your student ID card with you. Like I tell everyone, if
you need help with anything, you can probably find it right here in the Student
Centre.

Do you see the four buildings there between the Student Centre and the library?
Those are the dormitories. The men’s dorms are the two on the south; the
women’s the two on the north.

OK, I’m sorry to have to tell you, but the university has been doing a lot of
repairs and remodeling, and it’s not all done yet. So there may be some small
problems with your dorm rooms. Maybe the window doesn’t open. Maybe an air

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conditioner is missing or does not work. If there are any problems, you can go to
the Complaint Office, which is right beside the Teaching Building between the
Parker Street and the Crammer Street. Just tell them your problem and they
should have it fixed by the time you graduate in four years. I’m joking, but
please be patient. There are a lot of little things they need to take care of.

Tired of the school food? No? Give it a week. Or maybe you just need a place to
get coffee in the wee hours of the night during one of those marathon study
sessions. Either way, you definitely have to check out the little Cafe just past the
women's dormitories. They’ve got free Wi-Fi, so a lot of students saddle up with
coffee and a bagel for hours on end to get work done.

Exercise 2 (Track 10)

1 G
2 A
3 B
4 E

Audio script
You will hear a tour guide speaking to a group of visitors about an amusement
park.

I’m glad you could all join us today at Fun Fortress Theme Park! As you may have
already heard, this facility recently reopened after undergoing big
improvements.

So, first I’ll begin by explaining what visitors can do here. We are at the main
gate at the moment, and there is a route you can follow from here to ensure you
see most things in the park.

After you enter the main gate, you will immediately see the Public Market on the
right side of the road, where we sell a variety of souvenirs, snacks, and
beverages. Directly across the street from that is our spacious main stage. On
the main stage, you can watch reenactments of battles with knights,
performances by medieval musicians, or comedy shows. And if you follow the
side path to the west, you will see Bouncy Castle at the end on your right.

Now, if you’re headed north from the main gate on the main route, and take the
second left, you’ll come to our large rides area. This is where our most popular

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ride, the Dungeon Discovery Ride, and our newest ride, Castle Tower, can be
found.

The Dungeon Discovery Ride is the first one you can see on the left as you enter
the rides area. But Castle Tower is located in the far northwest corner, so you’ll
have to walk a bit more in that direction to find it.

We also have a Miniature Village in the park. To get there, starting from the main
entrance, take the same route north toward the rides area. Go past the turning
to the forest path, and you will reach another path that turns to the right. Take
that path, and it will bend to the left and come to the entrance of the Miniature
Village, located between the pathway and Queen’s Pond. It includes a complete
town and a range of famous landmarks and structures, all miniaturized of
course!

Now, if you’re interested in watching a show or a movie, you can go the park’s
Fun Fortress 3-D Theatre. To get there, you head north on the main route. Take
the first right and head up the Forest Pathway. You’ll eventually come to a small
bridge that crosses the stream, and on the other side is the theatre. We have a
wide selection of new releases and kid’s classics, most of which are in 3-D.

Alright, those who would like to follow the route can come with me, and we will
start at …

Glossary

Exercise 1

1 A 7 A
2 B 8 A
3 B 9 A
4 A 10 A
5 A 11 A
6 B 12 A

Exercise 2

1 D 6 G
2 H 7 C
3 F 8 I

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4 A 9 E
5 J 10 B

Exercise 3

1 Injuries / fatalities 7 Highway Code 13 Park and Ride

2 Injuries / fatalities 8 Congestion / 14 Traffic-free zone
pollution
3 Speeding 9 Congestion / 15 Cycle lanes
pollution
4 Drink-driving 10 Black spot 16 Subsidized
5 pedestrians 11 Transport strategy 17 Fines
6 Pedestrian crossings 12 Traffic calming 18 Dominate

UNIT 4. GIVING DIRECTIONS

Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1

1 into/through/across; on

2 in; of

3 between; from/via; from/via

4 to

5 opposite/ across from / close to

6 at; opposite; on

7 up

8 at; behind

You cannot use above and below

Vocabulary. Exercise 2
2. The lobby: an entrance room similar to reception

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3. The drawing room: a room where guests are entertained (originally called
the 'withdrawing room' where guests used to withdraw to from the dining
room after a meal)
4. The cloakroom: a room where coats, hats and other belongings can be left;
it sometimes has a toilet
5. The pantry: a storeroom for food, crockery and other kitchen items
6. The cellar: an underground area, usually used for storage
7. The attic: a room or area at the top of the house, under the roof, often used
for storing things
8. The ballroom: a room where balls (dances) and special events would be
held
9. The servants' quarters: small rooms where the servants lived/slept
10.The conservatory: a room with direct sunlight, like an indoor greenhouse,
often full of plants
Vocabulary. Exercise 3

1 Vegetable bed 6 Ticket booth

2 Photocopier 7 Upstairs

3 Bush 8 Downstairs

4 Bee hive 9 Bamboo fence

5 Fountain

Exam Focus
Example 1 (Track 1)

1 F

Audio script

Richard: Oh look, there’s Lisa!

Michelle: Hi, Lisa, what are you doing today?

Lisa: I’m going to ride my bike to Jones Street station and catch a train to
visit my auntie.

Michelle: That sounds like fun.

Lisa: Yes, but I was wondering… Do you know if there’s a safe place at

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 the station for me to leave my bike?

Richard: Jones Street station? I haven’t been there in a while, but I think
there is a fairly large bike parking area.

Lisa: Really? I have a plan of the station here. Can you show me where I
should put my bike?

Richard: Well, there’s a big outside parking area to the left of the station
entrance

Michelle: Wait. Did you know that they’ve just upgraded that station? There
are new bike racks, all under cover.

Richard: Wow, that’s great news. Much better than just parking your bike
outside.

Lisa: Wait, can I just make sure? That’s a bike park with a roof to the left
of the station door?

Michelle: Yes, and they have video surveillance now, so someone is watching
the bikes all the time. But, if you want to be really security-
conscious, they have bike lockers now, too.

Example 2

1 catch a train

2 safe place

3 bike parking area

4 outside

5 entrance

6 under cover

7 roof

Exercise 1 (Track 2)

a Changing

b Checking

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c Changing

d Confirming

e Checking

Audio script

a. Oh sorry, what I meant to say was, go straight ahead and then turn left.

b So … the café is in the far corner?

.

c. Oh, actually, don’t go that way. Instead, take the second right.

d Yes, the exit is on the right.

.

e. The entrance to the department store is on the left?

Exercise 2 (Track 3)

2 B 5 C

3 A 6 E

4 H

Audio script

Richard: So you can store your bike in a locker? Just like a baggage locker?

Lisa: That sounds perfect, just what I wanted. Where are they?

Richard: Aren’t they over by the platform? I mean, opposite the station
entrance, where the ticket office used to be.

Michelle: No, that’s the information desk now. The ticket office has gone.

Lisa: Wait a minute, did you just say there’s no ticket office? How am I
going to buy my train ticket?

Michelle: Don’t worry, there are ticket machines just inside the entrance, to

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 your right.

Lisa: Ok. So, where are the bike lockers?

Michelle: They’re easy to find. Just on your right, just before you go into the
main entrance.

Lisa: Cool. What about baggage lockers? Where are they, then?

Michelle: They’re behind the ticket machines. It’s quite hard to get to them
… I mean, you can’t see the door from the station entrance – you
have to go through the café to find them.

Richard: Is the café in the corner? I mean, is it in the far right corner of the
station?

Michelle: Yes, it’s by the platform. So what I meant was, go through the café
and you’ll find the baggage lockers.

Lisa: Great, thank you both. I’d better go now, or I’ll miss my train!

Practice

Exercise 1 (Track 4)

1 B

2 I

3 E

4 C

Audio script
Simon: Hi, Lisa! How are you? You look a little puzzled.
Lisa: Hi, Simon! I am. You’re familiar with the campus, aren’t you? I can’t figure
out where anything is.
Simon: Well, let me give you a hand, then. Which places do you need to know?
Lisa: First, I need to know where the library is. I haven’t registered yet.
Simon: Alright. You know where the north gate is, don’t you?
Lisa: Yes. It’s up that way - about 200 metres.

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Simon: Sorry, Lisa. I’m afraid it’s in that direction and it’s about 500 metres
away.
Lisa: Well, that begins to explain why I can’t find anything! So, the south gate ...
Simon: North. Then it’s a little towards the west gate. You can’t miss it, because
it’s really big and has a large sign on it.
Lisa: OK. I’ll take your word for it. The second place I need to find is the sports
centre.
Simon: That’s in the south-west part of the campus. It’s easy to see because
there’s the outdoor athletics stadium nearby.
Lisa: OK. Next, I need to know where Churchill Building is. That’s where I have
my lectures tomorrow.
Simon: That’s back by the library. You know the building - the McDonald Building
- where our department is?
Lisa: Yes, that’s right by the east gate, isn’t it?
Simon: Right. Well, the Churchill Building is opposite, well, almost opposite that.
Lisa: Not that small building directly opposite?
Simon: No, the larger one beside it.
Lisa: Got it. OK. Last one. Where’s the cafeteria? I know it’s next to the
bookshop.
Simon: And can you see the bookshop?
Lisa: Well, ... hang on ... It’s right there - here in the centre of the campus!
Simon: A great central location, if you ask me!
Lisa: What time is the library open?
Simon: It’s open from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Lisa: And the cafeteria?
Simon: 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Lisa: Is that every day? Someone said that it isn’t open so long at the weekends.
Simon: No, it’s every day.
Lisa: And the sports centre?
Simon: Now, if I remember rightly, that opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m., but
the outdoor athletics field can only be used during daylight hours since there’s
no floodlighting.
Lisa: You play sports, don’t you, Simon?
Simon: I do. I’ve signed up for the football team trials this coming weekend and I
was on the athletics team at school.
Lisa: When are the trials? I don’t play football, but I enjoy watching.

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Simon: They’re on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. The organizers said that we
should expect to be there until mid-afternoon, probably until around three.
Lisa: Well, I’ve got things to do in the morning, but I’ll come along after lunch. I
hope you survive until then!
Simon: So do I! I think that in the morning, they’ll be aiming to sort out the
people with ability from the no-hopers. Then, in the afternoon, they’ll be sorting
out who’s the best.
Lisa: OK. Well, good luck with that. I’ll see if Leslie wants to come along.
Simon: OK. See you Saturday.

Exercise 2 (Track 5)

1 E

2 D

3 C

Audio script

Hello Mr. Valentino, thanks for agreeing to be a sponsor of our Charity Event. Let
me tell you about how we will be setting up the reception area and where you
can have your company display information. When you get to the hotel, you will
follow the signs to the Grand Ballroom. You will walk down some elegant stairs,
which will take you past this huge mural of the Chinese landscape on your right.
The reception area will be to your left.

Now we have set up the two organizers’ tables, one for OB Band and one for the
EU-JMTP on the right in between the doors. On the other side of the room are the
three tables for our main sponsors. Since Bayer was the most generous, you get
the first table. Then we have a table for Siemens and a table for Language Link.
We did get a children’s choir to sing, by the way, and they’ll be at the far side of
the room. They’ll be accompanied by a piano that is always in that back corner
just after the sponsor tables.

After the choir has sung, we will direct everyone in through the main doors,
which are just to the right of the EU-JMTP table. Then we’ll enter the dining room
and the dinner will begin.

Exercise 3 (Track 6)

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 1 G

2 I

3 B

4 E

5 C

6 A

Audio script

OK, Group B, your turn. Does everyone have a copy of the plan? Great. OK, we'll
all be meeting in the car park - that's on the bottom of the plan, see? Now, if
you've been assigned to the vegetable beds, to get there, you go out of the car
park and go up the footpath until you reach the circle of trees - there they are -
in the middle of the plan, and you see that the footpath goes all the way around
them. Well, on the left-hand side of that circular footpath, there's a short track
which takes you directly to the vegetable beds. You can see a bamboo fence
marked just above them. All right? OK, if you're helping out with the bee hives,
pay attention. Look again at the circle of trees in the middle of the plan, and the
footpath that goes around them. On the right side of that circle - you can see
that the footpath goes off in an easterly direction - heading towards the right-
hand side of the plan. And then, the path splits into two and you can either go up
or down. You want the path that heads down and at the end of this, you see two
areas divided by a bamboo fence - and as we're looking at the plan, the bee
hives are on the right of the fence - the smaller section. I mean.

Now don't worry - all the bees have been removed! You just need to transport
the hives back to the car park. OK, for the seating, look at the circular footpath,
at the top of it. There’s a path that goes from there and takes you up to the
seating area, alongside the bicycle track and with a good view of the island, I
suppose. OK, if you're volunteering for the adventure playground area, let's start
from the car park again and go up the footpath, but then you want the first left
turn. Go up there, and then you see there's a short path that goes off to the right
- go down there and that's the adventure playground area, above the bamboo
fence. That fence does need repairing, I'm afraid. Right, what else? Oh yes, the

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sand area. We've got that circular footpath in the middle - find the track that
goes east, towards the right-hand side of the plan, and where that track divides,
you need the little path that goes up towards the bicycle track. The sand area is
just above the bamboo fence there. And finally, the pond area. So, it's on the
left-hand side of your plan - towards the top - just above the fruit bushes and to
the left of the little path. OK, as I said already, hopefully we'll ...

Exercise 4 (Track 8)

1 C

2 B

3 A

4 H

5 G

Audio script

Hello. As some of you know, I'm Elaine Marriott, the head of the college's
Learning Resource Centre. We've invited all of you taking evening classes and
leisure activities to come and see the changes we've made to the Centre in the
last month.

One major change we've made here on the ground floor is to the layout - as you
can see from looking around you. I'm sure you'll recognize the desk - that's still
in the same place, as it has to be just inside the door. But you'll see that there
are now periodicals on the shelves in the corner behind the desk. We've brought
them nearer the entrance because so many people like to come in just to read
magazines. We now stock a far wider range of periodicals than we used to, so
we've decided to separate them from newspapers. This means the newspapers
are now just the other side of the stairs, near the study area.

Now, another thing is that we've brought the computers downstairs - people
used to complain about having to go upstairs to use them. So they're now at the
far side of the building on the right, in the corner overlooking the car park.

We've now got an extra photocopier, so as well as the one upstairs, there's one
down here. You can see it right opposite the entrance, by the wall on the far side.

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The biggest change, though, and one I'm sure many of you will welcome, is that
we now have a café at last - we've been asking for one for years. If you turn right
as soon as you get past the desk, you’ll see the door ahead of you. It became
possible to have a café because the building has been extended, and we've now
got a new office and storeroom area.

What else should I tell you about before we walk round? Oh yes, we've had so
many requests for books on sport that we've bought a lot more, and they're all
together immediately to the right of the entrance.

Homework

Exercise 1 (Track 8)

1 D

2 F

3 B

4 C

5 A

Audio script
Right, let me orient you to our main EasyTravel office here. On this table right
beside us are travel magazines for you to browse through, and on the wall next
to that are many more, for all parts of the world. Our four travel consultants sit
over there, on the other side of that long counter. That’s right, four of them, side
by side, all serving various regions.

Now, let me tell you their specific functions. Firstly, the consultant on the left,
next to the plant, is the ‘Local Tours’ consultant, serving tours in the immediate
vicinity of this city. Next to her is what we call ‘Regional Tours’, targeting the
state-wide options. Next to her is the ‘Interstate Tours’, and that can involve
either buses or planes, in the former case, utilizing the SleekLine Bus service, as
you know. And finally, next to her, in the corner, is ‘General Enquiries’, which is
self-explanatory. If you have questions of a general nature, rather than one
relating to specific destinations, you can go there.

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Now, as I said, we can do international tours, and for that you need our big office,
just through that door - the one between those two plants. However, if your
international tour is in the Asian region, which is generally our most popular
option, then we deal with that in a separate room, the one opposite International
Tours, but not; the corner one. Just go through that door on the left - the one
next to that cupboard. The door next to that is, in fact, our General Office, so
please don’t go through there. That’s reserved for staff members only.

Exercise 2 (Track 9)

1 F

2 B

3 D

4 A

Audio script
Morning everyone, thanks for coming. Now, from next week there'll be a rota for
all of you to help out at the information stand here at Brookside Market. So, I just
wanted to give you a briefing about what you can find where. The information
booth is to the right of the entrance and I've given you all a plan to mark
important places on. One of the most common enquiries is where can I pay for
my parking? People are amazed when we tell them that it's free now. We used to
charge for it and there was a ticket booth to the left of the entrance, but now
that it's been turned into a small stage, we hold cookery demonstrations there.
Local chefs come in and show people how to prepare dishes. It's really popular
and you get a nice view of the fountain there. We have over 50 stalls at the
markets, selling everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to locally made
crafts, which unfortunately means people won't find things like books or anything
second-hand. We have a famous baker at the market and many people get here
really early just to buy his produce.

His stall is located at the back of the markets next to the barbecue. We sell
burgers and sausages there but a lot of people like to bring their own lunch to
eat and they're welcome to go to the special area near the tree in the middle of
the markets where they can do just that. It's handy for the toilets too. The

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markets are located next to a circus school that holds classes for children at the
weekend, so we often get a lot of family groups in.

There's a playground on the right-hand side that's popular with them, and just in
front of that is where the farmers bring along chickens, rabbits and lambs for the
children to pet. That's always a very popular feature so you'll definitely be asked
about that.

Just let people know there is a small fee if the children want to feed them. Well,
that's everything for now ...

Glossary

Exercise 1

1 straight

2 go

3 on

4 at

5 take

6 past ; second

Exercise 2

1 e

2 a

3 d

4 f

5 b

6 c

Exercise 3

1 Stop by; opposite the media 9 Between the east and west paths

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 room

2 Round the second corner 10 Immediately to your left

3 Below the button 11 Your right, beside the kitchen

4 On the far right side 12 To the North; Wintergreen River

5 The theatre; situated at the 13 Adjacent to; lobby’s southeastern

junction corner

6 The third door; mall entrance 14 The main stage; to the north of;
further east

7 Turn right into; left; cloakroom 15 The statue; on the corner of

8 Northern end; circular stage 16 Rectangular-shaped; northeastern

area corner; the children’s playground

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 UNIT 5. GOING ABROAD
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1

1 c

2 d

3 b

4 f

5 a

6 e

Vocabulary. Exercise 2

1 voluntary work 5 impartial advice

2 career prospect 6 language barrier

3 leaps and bounds 7 exchange students

4 snapped up 8 unrivalled opportunity

Vocabulary. Exercise 3
Noun Verb Adjective

Insight x Insightful

Inspection / inspector Inspect x

Charity x Charitable

Immigrate Immigration x

Passion x Passionate

Exam Focus

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Example 1 (Track 1)
a. 1 moved, new building; 1992, 1978, 2001
2 send people abroad; less than a month, maximum of a year, more than a
year
b. Suggested answers
1. changed to a new office, relocated
2. organize for people to go overseas; under a month; up to a year; over a
year

1 C

2 B

Example 2 (Track 1)

1 1978

2 1992

3 2001

4 year

5 month

6 four months

Audio script

Hi, everyone, and welcome to this talk about studying and working abroad. My
name’s James Stevens, and I’m the director of Overseas Opportunities. We’re
one of the oldest study and work agencies in the country – we’ve been sending
people on work and educational placements abroad for over 40 years, since
1978. I’ve been with the company since 1992, and in that time, we’ve expanded
greatly, especially after we got new premises in 2001

So, let me tell you a bit about what we do and the opportunities that we can offer
you. We normally post around 500 people abroad to work or study for up to a
year, but the placements can be as short as a month, and the average stay is
about four months.

Exercise 1 (Track 2)

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 1 A 7 B

2 B 8 B

3 A 9 A

4 B 1 B
0

5 A 1 A
1

6 A 1 B
2

Audio script

1. All of us will go and look around the very old opera venue
2. The central art gallery is currently being renovated
3. The deadline for handing in the entrance form is the first Monday of next
month
4. Everyone from our club goes on a hike together in the mountains each
autumn
5. I’m afraid I’m not entirely sure what the office of the registrar is
6. The island breaks the bay up into two main sectors
7. Nutritionists create menu plans with limits on daily fat and calorie levels
8. Art therapy is proven effective among mental patients
9. We are making a machine that generates a very small amount of rubbish
material
10.Humpback whales can communicate by singing, sometimes for periods of up
to 24 hours
11.The companies have created a series of new business strategies which
involve using innovative marketing plans to increase sales
12.E. Lilian Todd was an aviation pioneer who was responsible for important
progress in aircraft design in the early years of the 20 th century
Exercise 2 (Track 3)

Suggested underlining

3 Charity placement do not have to pay; shopping, house, bus, train,

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 other parts of the country

4 Voluntary placement should; similar placement, happy, simple way,

local language

5 Sends highest number of volunteers; South-East Asia, India, Sub-

Saharan Africa

6 Most internships; do not pay, good salary, limited salary

7 Work placement; pay, once, not pay, pay company

8 Number-one thing, work placement saving, better work record,

doing new things

Answer keys

3 B

4 B

5 C

6 C

7 A

8 C

Audio script

Around a third of our placements are for voluntary work, so what that means is
that you'll be helping out with a charitable organization overseas. For these, we
pay your airfare and accommodation, but you'll need to cover your own food
costs and any additional travel expenses, for example if you want to travel within
the country at weekends or at the end of your stay.

You don't need any experience to do these charitable placements, but you have
to be willing to live in fairly basic conditions, and to live without luxuries.
However, we're sure you'll find it a fulfilling and rewarding experience, and if it
goes well, there's often the option to extend the placement for an additional

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period of up to three months. We used to have a lot of projects in India, but
recently our focus has shifted, and now the majority of our postings are in Sub-
Saharan Africa, along with a few in South-East Asia.
We also offer an advisory service for those who wish to undertake a period of
study overseas. We don't have our own schools abroad, but what we do have is a
system where we offer impartial advice on a range of educational institutions in
the area you want to study. For instance, if you're keen on studying Spanish, we
have over 20 accredited language schools, both in Spain and South America, all
of which have been inspected and approved by our overseas inspectors. What
we offer is a specialized service based on your needs. If you want to study in a
coastal area, for instance, we can narrow down the choices to two or three great
schools near the sea, and then the final decision is up to you. Or if you want to
study Spanish for Business, we would probably recommend a school in a large
city like Madrid or one of the South American capitals so that you're based in a
city near the commercial heart of the country.
Now, we can also offer you a range of internships abroad, in companies across
the world and in different fields. Some of these internships are unpaid, and you'll
need to fund the travel, accommodation and living costs yourself. Others pay a
basic monthly income which probably just covers the costs, and this is the main
type of internship we have. A few will pay a full salary, but do be aware that the
competition for these placements is fierce, and make sure your CV is up to date
and shows you in your best light - we'll send your resume to the company, but
it’s ultimately their decision, so my advice is to sell yourself. If you're interested
in doing an internship abroad, it's worth coming in for a chat with us, to talk
about your interests and future career prospects. This initial consultation is free
of charge, but after that you'll need to pay a fee for any additional advisory
sessions with us. If your placement is successful, we'll ask for a one-off fee, but
we think it'll be worth it, in terms of saving you the time and money of finding a
placement yourself.
Anyway, we think that whichever option you choose if you go ahead, it will be
the experience of a lifetime. Not only will you be able to improve your CV, but
more importantly you'll come into contact with new people and experiences. If
you get a fully paid internship, you might even save a bit of money, but that's
not really the main thing. If all of this sounds good, please stay for a
complimentary drink, and three of our advisors will be around for the rest of the
day if you want to have an informal chat. I'll leave our brochures on the table

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here, and our email address is on the back page, so do feel free to drop us a line
if you want any further information after the end of today's session. So, best of
luck, and we hope you have a great overseas opportunity in the future!

Practice

Exercise 1 (Track 5)

1 B

2 A

3 B

Audio script
M: Hello, Laura. Do you have a minute?

W: Sure, John. What’s up?

M: I’ve been considering enrolling in the study abroad programme in

Singapore for psychology that you completed last term. But I’m still
unsure of some things.

W: What things in particular?

M: Well, I couldn’t find much information on the application process. What

was it like?

W: Actually, it was a bit too complicated. There are a lot of steps to

complete.

M: I see. And what did you think about the lectures there?

W: They were excellent. I found all of them very informative and insightful

M: And the lecturers themselves?

W: They are experts in their areas. A few of them are even published
authors. Especially the professor of my psychometrics course, he was
terrific. It was because of him that I chose the topic of psychometrics for
my senior year thesis.

M: Oh, that sounds rather challenging!

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W: Not at all. I was intimidated by the subject at first, but I didn’t find it
overly complicated as it was just an introductory course. I’d definitely
recommend taking that one.

M: I see. Which other courses do you recommend?

W: I know that you’re focusing your studies on counselling, so you should

take the adult counselling course that is offered as well.

M: Yes, that would be good. Were there quite a lot of assignments or

requirements for each class?

W: A fair amount. But instead of a long final paper, most of the classes I took
concluded with a final test

M: Hmm… that sounds tough. Are there many differences between studying
there and in the UK?

W: Definitely. The type of psychology they teach is very similar to statistics,

lots of numbers, data and stuff like that. Far less of the theory and
discussion we had in the UK and more science based work, so it’s a
different sort of challenge. But it appealed to me, that’s why I chose
psychometrics …

M: Oh, that makes sense. I’m actually hoping to take some data analysis
courses if I take part in the programme too. It would help with my minor
in psycholinguistics.

W: Speaking of which, I have some information about data courses in

Singapore. Let’s head to …

Exercise 2 (Track 5)

1 A

2 C

3 A

4 D

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Audio script

Lawyer: Based on your own situation, I think you are just short of qualifying

Allen: Oh, what do you suggest I do to improve my chances?

Lawyer: Well, you definitely need more work experience. You have only
worked for nine months so you need to work for at least three more
months before you qualify to even apply.

Allen: OK, that’s easy. What else?

Lawyer: Well, you speak some English. There are a lot of points awarded for
language proficiency and that is a really easy way to get a lot of
extra points. I suggest you have an intensive language course so
that you can get as many points as possible in the language
category, you can get a maximum of 16 points for speaking one of
the languages and 24 if you speak English and French fluently. I
think right now you would get around 8 in total. Maybe you could
start learning French as well. That would be very helpful.

Allen: OK, that sounds like a lot of work, but I’ll do what I can do, I am
really determined to emigrate.

Lawyer: You also need a great reference. Do you have someone who can
provide a reference for you?

Allen: Yes, my boss said he would write a wonderful reference for me.

Lawyer: Good. We also need to discuss payment of my fees.

Allen: How much are they?

Lawyer: Well, when you sign the contract that says you agree for me to help
you, you must pay 50% of the total amount. That’s 10,000 RMB. You
pay the other half when you receive your invitation for an interview
from the Canadian Immigration office. Then I’ll help you prepare
what to say at the interview.

Allen: Okay, let’s do it.

Exercise 3 (Track 6)

1 C

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 2 C

3 A

4 B

5 C

Audio script

MAN: Now to move on to the other concerns you expressed earlier. At a UK

university - as I'm sure you know - you will be in an environment where
independent learning is the norm, which takes most students a while to adjust
to, and at a time when you will be separated from your normal surroundings and,
in most cases, your family. This can be a difficult time. But remember that
something like 25% of our student body are international students like
yourselves, and that there are several organizations in the university and city
whose main purpose is to offer help and ensure that your time with us is
enjoyable and useful.

One or two of you touched on the subject of accommodation earlier. So I'll just
add a few points: it is the University's policy to give priority in the allocation of
residence places to three categories, and those are: visiting students, exchange
students and new postgraduate students. However, demand exceeds supply, so
there is still a need to put your name down early for campus accommodation,
particularly if your family is accompanying you. This means that the earlier you
decide whether you want to study with us ... and so get the procedure moving,
the better it will be for everybody. Yes?

WOMAN: What if you would prefer to live outside the university?

MAN: If you're planning to live off-campus, you've got to sort things out even
earlier.

As with everything in short supply, the good accommodation gets snapped up

months before the beginning of term - in other words if you're starting in October
you need to be thinking about it in June or at the very latest July. So you do need
to think very carefully about what you need, how much you can afford to pay,

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well in advance. What you can't do is leave it until a few days before the start of
term. The agencies in town are pretty good - it's just a matter of contacting them
in good time. Of course, we have a full-time accommodation officer available to
help all students. She'll get in touch with you when you're accepted - she's got
plenty of contacts in the town and will deal with the agencies on your behalf.

One or two of you asked me earlier about your level of spoken English. Obviously
most of you have already achieved a lot - I wish I could speak your language half
as well. Having said that though, I'm afraid the lecturers will make little or no
allowance for the presence of non-native speakers in the audience. So anything
you can do to improve your spoken English - even beyond the pretty high levels
most of you have already reached - will help make your stay with us that bit
more fun for you. Some extra practice before you arrive is worth more than ... for
example private lessons afterwards, when you won't really have time. Oh ... and
one last thing before I invite further questions: it's very important that you...

Homework

Exercise 1 (Track 7)

1 B

2 C

3 C

4 B

Audio script
Ok everyone, thanks for coming today and for your interest in volunteering
abroad. For those that don’t know much about our company, Time Abroad, let
me start by telling you a bit more.

Time Abroad is one of the largest volunteer abroad organizations in the UK. The
company was founded in 2000. In 2007, the company grew by joining with
another company, PT Travel, making us even larger. In 2014 we sent 10,000
people abroad on a variety of service projects and internships overseas, more
than any other company. All participants receive the best support from our full-
time, professional staff to ensure that the experience is safe, worthwhile and fun.

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We have lots of very experienced staff working for us. We have around 150
fulltime staff members, many of whom are former volunteers themselves
inspired by their own experience. Some of these people are even part of the
original groups of volunteers back in the early 90s. About 75 of those staff are
not located in the UK at all, and spend their whole time in another country
supporting the volunteers. They are experts on the local communities you are
working in, having spent their whole lives there. They have vast experience in
fields such as community development or education.

The times that volunteers join the program vary a lot. Some join in July because
they have just finished studying at college or university and want to do some
volunteering before they move onto work or further study. The winter months
are also popular because people want to escape the cold weather in the UK. But
there are no set start dates and programs run continuously throughout the year,
so the majority of volunteers start when it is best for them.

Time Abroad is an entirely independent organization which does not receive any
funding from religious bodies, political parties, development organizations, or
other sources. And of course, we don’t request money from our partner
organizations in the developing world. All our work is 100% funded through your
contributions as a volunteer. We do get help from the government, but that is
from reduced business taxes, not financial contributions. It is this financial
independence that gives us the freedom to set up projects wherever we think it
may be useful and where we think that our volunteers can make a valuable
contribution

Exercise 2 (Track 8)

1 C

2 B

3 A

4 A

Audio script
Thank you all for coming to my talk this evening. It’s nice to see so many people
in the audience. For those of you who don’t know very much about ‘Connection’,
let me start by giving you some background information about it.

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‘Connection’ is a British organization that facilitates homestays all over the
globe. This organization prides itself on matching tens of thousands of host
families with guests every single year, allowing travelers to discover a country’s
culture in a way like no other. Homestays are ideal for both travelers and
homeowners, enabling inter-cultural exchanges and the development of life-long
friendships, while providing travelers with often discounted accommodation
costs, and host families with a steady income from the comfort of their own
homes. The homestay experience is particularly popular with university
exchange students looking for a more genuine insight into their country of
choice, and an unrivalled opportunity to develop their language skills. The
homestay experience is truly unique and once-in-a-lifetime, and one that you will
likely remember for the rest of your lives. It is important to note, however, that
some people will find it difficult to adapt to the new country, with many enduring
what is known as ‘culture shock’. Connection’s advice for those suffering from
culture shock, is to go out and make as many friends as possible, no matter how
difficult you may find it. Friends are guaranteed to help you feel more integrated
as part of the local society, and show you some great places to hang out. At first,
it might seem extremely challenging to overcome the language barrier between
you and your host family; however, you will find that you quickly overcome this
and develop a very close and almost familial relationship. Many of our travelers
have suggested that they have found discussing their hobbies and other
interests with their host families is the best way to overcome any barriers, since
you are more than likely to find something you share in common. For example,
you might find that you are both passionate about football, and end up playing in
the local field every week. One of our guests undertaking a homestay in a rural
area of the UK told us that she and her host now take a Tai Chi class together
upon a hilltop at sunrise, calling the experience ‘absolutely breathtaking’. After
the first few weeks, you will find your understanding of the people around you
and their culture deepens by leaps and bounds, and you will soon become one of
the locals. Our hosts, in over 140 countries, turn a location into a culture, time
into experience and strangers into friends.

Glossary

Exercise 1

1 i 6 e

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2 d 7 h

3 a 8 b

4 f 9 g

5 j 10 c

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 UNIT 6. AT THE UNIVERSITY
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1

1 b

2 a

3 f

4 g

5 c

6 e

7 d

Vocabulary. Exercise 2

1 set aside

2 meet the requirements / come up to scratch

3 come up to scratch / meet the requirements

4 carry out a research

5 fill in a registration form

6 hand in the assignment

7 settle into university

Vocabulary. Exercise 3

1 Orientation

2 Laboratory

3 Identification card

4 Role model

5 Perspective

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 6 Participation

7 Curriculum

Vocabulary. Exercise 4

Noun Verb Adjective

student / study study studious

disability disable disabled

approach approach approachable

priority prioritize x

Vocabulary. Exercise 5

1 studious

2 approachable

3 prioritize

4 disabled

Exam Focus
Example 1 (Track 1)
(A) Key words: TWO, facilities, new, college
(B)

1 E

2 C

3 D

4 B

5 A

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(C)

B, D

Correct /
Option Why (key words)
Incorrect

A. Sports hall Incorrect Glad to find out, now open

Recently opened, previously

B. Canteen Correct students had to bring their own
lunches or eat at home

Already know about, used this

C. Music studio Incorrect
facility for the first time last year

D. Science There are now three instead of

Correct
laboratories two

Restocked, more books available

E. Library Incorrect
than ever before

Audio script

You will hear part of a talk to students about the college where they are going to
study.

M: Hi everyone and welcome to Willowbank College of Higher Education. Well

done on getting your place here to study your chosen subjects! I’m Andy Peak
and I’m your student coordinator, which means I’m the person to come to if you
have any problems or questions during your course. Today’s all about helping
you get to know the college before you start your classes next week.

Let me tell you a bit about our facilities before I show you around. I’m pleased to
inform you that the library has been restocked over the summer break, and
there are now more books available than ever before to meet curriculum
requirements! I’m sure you’ll be pleased to hear that. Those of you who are
studying music will already know about our fantastic music studio, where you’ll

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be able to practice and even make recordings. Students who used this facility for
the first time last year really enjoyed the opportunity to share their music with
others. I’m also pleased to report that the science labs have moved to a different
site – and there are now three instead of two. We’ve also recently opened the
student canteen which has been a great success so far. Previously students had
to bring their own lunches or eat at home. There’s a discount of course. And
finally, sports students will be glad to find out that the sports hall is now open in
the evenings until 10 pm for practice.

Practice

Exercise 1 (Track 2)
Questions 3 & 4: B, E
Questions 5 & 6: D, E
Audio script

So, we’re now standing right outside the college office, which is a really useful
place for you to know. This is where you can contact a tutor outside of class time
if you need to talk to them. Just ask one of the assistants and they’ll make a call
for you. Now you’ll see that outside the office there are photocopy machines. I’m
afraid that these are not for student use – if you do want to copy anything, you’ll
find another machine located in the corridor near the language classroom – I’ll
show you that later … Moving on, you’ll probably upload any project work or
other assignments to the website your tutors will tell you about. If you have any
issues with this – if it isn’t working or anything – do come and speak to someone
here. Some of you may require a parking space. If so, you need to complete a
form – pick one up from the box on the office wall and you’ll be given a badge to
displace in your car window. And last but not least, this is the place where you
shouldn’t come if there are problems with any of the computers in the computer
lab – the technician’s office is right next to the lab – I’ll point that out to you on
our tour.

After our tour, which we’ll start in another few moments, there are a few bits of
administration which you need to do before you leave for the day. You’ve already
completed registration for your courses this morning, so that means you can just
come straight to class on Monday morning. What you do need are login details
for the college website – your username and password. You should collect those
from the reception desk this afternoon. While you’re there, the receptionists will

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take your pictures for your student identification card – and that will be ready for
you to collect when you start next week. And one more thing before we set off –
we do need contact details for your family in case of emergency. I’ll give an
information pack in a moment – there’s a form in there for this. Please do fill that
in and bring it with you to your first class.

Exercise 2 (Track 3)

1 B

2 C

3–5 A, D, E (in any order)

6 B

7&8 A, D (in any order)

9 B

10 A

Audio script

Interviewer: Welcome to orientation week. Today I am here with the captain of

our school's women's gymnastics team. Her name is Elizabeth Rain and she is a
4th year student. I hope you can all see her as an example of a responsible
student and athlete, a role model for everyone. Hi, Elizabeth, thank you for
stopping by our orientation week.

Elizabeth: Thank you for having me. Welcome to our university, everyone! If
there are any of you thinking about joining our school's athletic programme, I
would strongly encourage you to do it. Being a part of the gymnastics team has
been one of my best experiences during my time at this school. It has taught me
so much about teamwork and friendship and has even taught me how to improve
my academics by prioritising my time.

Interviewer: I have some questions that I am sure the students will want to
know the answers to as well. First of all, how did you find the time to do well in
classes as well as train for gymnastics?

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Elizabeth: Prioritising is the key. You must be very organized. Every day I wake
up and I know what I must do for the day. I plan things in order of importance.
For example, if today I have a competition for gymnastics in the afternoon, then I
know I have to finish my homework and study in the morning. In other words,
keeping an organised schedule of your priorities is very important.

Interviewer: Can you explain to the students a little bit about your study
habits?

Elizabeth: Well, I usually try to take classes that I am interested in. This way I
have no excuse not to study, because I chose the classes out of my own
preference. I separate my study time by class. For example, if I have 5 classes
for this semester, I will study for one class a day from Monday through Friday,
and then review for all of them on the weekend. I won't try and study for all 5 of
my classes at one time. It is too hard to do that, to remember everything, and
not feel like you are going crazy. It is very important to focus the time that you
set aside for studying. I do not study with the television on. I try to keep away
from all distractions, because I find that I learn better that way. But Of course,
how each individual will study depends on each person.

Interviewer: That sounds like good advice. Let's talk a little bit about your
gymnastics career. How long have you been doing this sport for, and what has
been the best moment of your college participation?

Elizabeth: Well, I have been participating in gymnastics since I was a kid. My

parents got me involved in the sport. Hmmm the best moment I would have to
say that there is not one single instance that stands out in my mind as a best
moment, but more of a whole experience. My first year in university was
definitely one of the best years of my life. I met my best friends that year and
really learned to grow up and be independent. Our team went to the national
championships that year, and it was an incredible experience. So I would count
that whole year as my best experience in college.

Interviewer: How about the worst moment?

Elizabeth: It is true everyone goes through bad experiences. My worst

experience would have to be the fall of last year, when I broke my wrist. I was
unable to participate in sports for the remainder of the year and had to learn
how to write with my left hand. I guess when I look back at it though, even
though I wouldn't wish this to happen to anyone, this experience definitely made

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me stronger as a person. It taught me to look at life with a new perspective and
to really value the friends and family that are important and close to me.

Interviewer: Thanks for your time, Elizabeth. Do you have anything else you
want to tell the new students?

Elizabeth: Just have a good time. Don't stress out too much, but be responsible
for your actions. Work hard and play hard, that's my motto for life.

Exercise 3 (Track 4)
A, C, F (in any order)

Audio script

Presenter: Welcome to Student Times, the program with the latest on

happening universities around the country. Today we'll be discussing disabled
applicants, and the kind of support they can expect to find — or not find — at the
university of their choice. With me to tell us more is Student Disability Advisor
Sally Taylor. Good morning, Sally.

Sally: Good morning, Hugh. I'd like to start by pointing out that although one in
four people has some kind of disability, the proportion among students is much
lower. This is partly because most students are under 25 and many people only
develop their disabilities as they get older - but it's also because some
universities don't do much to encourage access. It is true, though, that some
have quite sticky problems when it comes to, for instance, wheelchair access —
ancient buildings, cobbled streets built centuries ago, and so on. When faced
with such a situation, some universities make an extra special effort to provide
for students with particular disabilities, while others have specialist
accommodation. In fact, all universities should have a written policy statement
on students with disabilities, setting out What facilities they have, what their
attitude is, and what they're prepared to do. But, having said that, only you can
properly understand the challenges of any disability you have, and so, before
accepting a place at a university (or even, while you're considering applying, if
only to raise the universities' awareness), it's good to talk to them and find out
how much they can (and will) do for you. The problem is who to talk to. Most
universities and some students' unions have a disability advisor who is supposed
to know what facilities they already have and will help with further arrangements
if necessary or possible. However, all too often this person is a token. Sometimes
it's just an extra responsibility given to a secretary. They don't know what the

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situation is in practice, and they don't have any real authority to change
anything. So, given that for any prospective student it's best to visit a university
before applying, it's an especially good idea for students with disabilities or
special needs to check whether the place really does come up to scratch. In
general, the university should provide personal care and assistance, and there
are certain key features to look out for if you have a particular disability,
including the following.

Homework

Exercise 1 (Track 5)
C, E
Audio script
As I said earlier, there is I think at Rexford an excellent combination of physical
and geographical advantages - as well as having a rural setting and still being
close to central London, something that will certainly be of interest to you is that
Rexford is just 35 minutes from London Airport. At Rexford we have a strong
research capability. We came 7th out of 101 universities in last year's research
assessment, carried out by a government body and did particularly well in your
particular subjects, engineering and science. Actually we got a top research
grade of five for engineering, geography and computer sciences. One further
point - and I know from talking to you individually that a number of you may be
looking for some experience in industry after the course - is that all our science
and engineering research departments have unusually close relationships with
industry in the area.

Anyway that's enough sales talk from me ... I'll just take a sip of this coffee that's
just arrived, thank you, and then I'll say something about what actually happens
when you apply.

Exercise 2

1-2 D, E (in any order)

3 A

4 B

5 C

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 6 C

Audio script
Track 6

Martina: Oh hi George, how's it going?

George: Hi Martina, it's going well. How about you? How's university life?

Martina: Well it's great - apart from the studying of course.

George: Yeah - me too! what are you studying? I seem to remember that you
were going to do Art. That was your best subject, wasn't it?

Martina: No - not really - I just liked the teacher. He was French and had an
amazing accent. My favourite subject was History but I couldn't see what career
that would give me.

George: Ah, right. So what did you choose?

Martina: Well I found it really difficult to decide. I was really good at Science but
I must admit I never really enjoyed studying it. So, in the end I decided to opt for
English which was my second favourite subject and I thought it would be more
useful to me than studying anything else. So - that's what I'm doing. Um - how
are you finding university?

Track 7

Martina: Um - how are the students at your place?

George: Well I haven't really met anyone yet. They all seem a bit quiet.

Martina: Perhaps they're working hard - they don't appear to be very studious
here, but they are very friendly. I must say I've been doing a lot of sitting around
and chatting over the last week or so.

George: Well, that's good. The only person I've spoken to really is my tutor. He's
very approachable and seems to understand how difficult it can be starting
university.

Martina: It's good to have someone you can talk to. And he may help you meet
other students.

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George: Actually that doesn't bother me. I'm bound to get to know some people
sooner or later. It's more a question of finding out what I need to do. where to go
and so on. I hope he can help me with that.

Martina: Oh I would have thought so. Well we certainly have a lot of work ahead
of us. It seems like a long time, doesn't it - studying for three years.

George: Yes, it does - but I'm sure it'll go quickly. You know I'm really dreading
the first assessment.

Martina: Yes - for the course I'm doing we have to hand our first one in at the
end of next month.

George: Really - so have you got the topic yet?

Martina: No - but we'll get it soon. I'm not sure how much we have to write yet -
not too much, I hope!

George: I know what you mean. And it's hard to study especially where I am
now.

Martina: Oh - where are you living?

George: I'm living in a hall of residence. I thought that would be a good idea as
there'd be a lot of people around but I'm finding it a bit noisy. I can see that I'm
going to have problems when I really need to get down to some work.

Martina: So I guess you need to be somewhere on your own then?

George: Yes - well I do like to have some people around me, so I'd prefer to live
with a family somewhere in a house not too far from the university.

Martina: Well good luck with that.

George: Yes, thanks - and good luck to you as well. I have to dash now. I've
another lecture in ten minutes. Bye for now.

Martina: Bye.

Exercise 3 (Track 8)

1 D

2 B

3 B

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 4 A

5 C

6 D

Audio script
If you want to take an undergraduate course of study, you require a letter of
recommendation from your principal and copies of your school records and exam
results. You must of course demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in
English. Different majors require different abilities in English. Undergraduate
courses in science often require you to do a foundation year before you start the
course so that you achieve the requisite knowledge before you begin the
courses. Degrees generally last three years, though the first year doesn’t count
towards your final marks. Application is always via UCAS, an organization that
handles all undergraduate students. Postgraduate application is via direct
application to universities. They will require a minimum pass in your degree,
certainly above average and as with undergraduate courses require a minimum
level in your English ability. Most Masters courses take one year, but some take
two, so be sure to take this into account when choosing. There are two systems
of ranking for universities overall achievement and for each of their separate
departments. Other kinds of information are available, like graduate employment
statistics. Generally British universities are generally respected globally and
there is an international ranking system that lists all the top universities in the
world for you to check where your university places.

Exercise 4 (Track 9)

1 D

2 B

3 D

4 D

Audio script

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Cambridge University seeks to attract the very' highest caliber of students and,
for this reason, there is a minimum requirement of 3. 7 GPA for prospective
students. For those who do meet this prerequisite for admission, the courses at
our university are second to none. The system of application to both Cambridge
and Oxford (or Oxbridge as they are collectively known) differs greatly to that
applicable to other British Universities. There are two separate but equally
important forms to fill out. The first is for UCAS, the University and Colleges
Admissions Service. This is essential for any student wanting to join an
undergraduate course in Britain. The second is the University’s own application
form. You may or may not choose to state a preference as to which college you
should like to enroll in but bear in mind that some colleges are particularly over-
subscribed. Unlike most other countries, British undergraduate degrees are
highly specialized and are consequently of a shorter length than is common
elsewhere. The degree programs at Cambridge are deservedly world-renowned.
We look for students who not only have a high level of ability in their chosen field
of study but also have skills in a wide range of interests. We particularly welcome
students with musical talent and we offer many scholarships and bursaries to
such candidates. Overall, a student who has experience in a wide range of extra-
curricular activities will be preferred over one who hasn’t.

Glossary

Exercise 1

Words that are people: professor, graduate, undergraduate, tutor, lecturer

Exercise 2

1 undergraduate 6 tutor

2 attend 7 widely

3 seminars 8 academic

4 lectures 9 assessment

5 notes 10 graduate

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 UNIT 1. YOUR HOBBY
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1

1 Positive

2 Negative

3 Positive

4 Neutral

5 Positive

6 Neutral

7 Negative

1. I’m keen on photography. 🡪 like

2. I can’t stand board games. 🡪 dislike
3. I’m crazy about computer games. 🡪 like
4. I don’t mind cooking. 🡪 neutral
5. I’m fanatical about playing cards. 🡪 like
6. Going to the theatre? I can take it or leave it. 🡪 neutral
7. Going to gigs is not my kind of thing. 🡪 dislike

Vocabulary. Exercise 2
Student’s answer
Vocabulary. Exercise 3

1 Page-turner 12 Taken up

2 Set 13 Concert

3 About 14 Gigs

4 Opening 15 Lyrics

5 Character 16 Tunes

6 Exhibition 17 Charts

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7 Hype 18 Go for

8 Original 19 Sweltering

9 Representational 20 Go splash

10 Abstract 21 Life-saving

11 Work 22 Emergency

Grammar. Exercise 1

1 I get some regular exercise

2 I don’t put on weight

3 Keep myself up to date with the news

4 I can spend some time with my family

5 Keep fit

6 I can fall asleep easily

Grammar. Exercise 2

1 English is easy to learn

2 Movies are fun for young people to watch together

3 It is convenient to get to the park from my house

4 It is boring to read books about history

5 It is healthy for children to eat vegetables

Pronunciation. Exercise 1

The 1st time The 2nd time

1 Correct (C) Incorrect (I)

2 Incorrect (I) Correct (C)

3 Incorrect (I) Correct (C)

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 4 Correct (C) Incorrect (I)

5 Correct (C) Incorrect (I)

6 Incorrect (I) Correct (C)

Exam Focus
Example 1 (Track 1)
● Frequency phrases: all the time
● What: splashing around in the water
● Who: with my mother
● Where: the pool near my house
● When: in the evening about once a week
● Why: relax after work and get some exercise
Example 2
Candidate B and C have natural answer by adding fillers.

Exercise 1 (Suggested ideas)

1. Do you know how to swim?
● Answer: yes
● How good: good swimmer
● How you learned: used to go swimming every month, taught myself how
to swim, got into formal swimming lesson when I was 8
● How you feel: enjoy swimming up until now
2. Do you prefer to swim in the ocean or swimming pool?
● Answer: ocean
● Why: gives me a sense of peace to be out in the wide and deep waters 🡪
find balance in life
● What you don’t like: pools
● Why: strong chemical smell
3. How can children learn to swim?
● Answer: take lessons
● Who will teach: swim classes taught by expert coaches
● When: every summer
● Who will attend: kids aged 3-5

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4. Do many people in your country like to go swimming?
● Answer: yes
● Why: country surrounded with beautiful beaches
● Where they swim: beaches in Samson, Bai Chay, My Khe, Vung Tau …
● How often: every summer

Practice

Topic: Reading (Suggested answer)

Question 1. Honestly, I prefer to read books rather than newspapers. In my

view, books take me to different places. That is, books allow me to use my
imagination. On the other hand, I find newspapers annoying because they are
filled with many advertisements.

Question 2. I like reading books in my own room. When I read in my room, I do

not get distracted by other people. I even have a favorite chair in the corner of
my room to snuggle in for reading. Thus, I can concentrate on what I am
reading.

Question 3. Yes, I do. I like discussing books I’ve read with my friends. This is a
good way of engaging them in a conversation. I also get to learn about other
books that they have read. If we happen to have read the same book, then we
can share our feelings and opinions about it.

Question 4. No, that is not very popular among young ones in Vietnam. This is
because of the growing popularity of the Internet. The trend nowadays is that
young people prefer playing online games, surfing the internet and chatting
with one another to reading books.

Question 5. I usually buy the books that I read. This is because I like to collect
books. Every time I buy books, my collection grows. I sometimes borrow books
from my friends or from the library.

Topic: Painting/drawing (Suggested answer)

Question 1. I have never painted because I do not have a talent for it.
However, I like to admire paintings of famous artists. When there are special
exhibits in museums, I take time to visit the museums and appreciate the
paintings on display there.

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Question 2. I definitely prefer collecting paintings to making them. I don’t paint
because I don’t have the talent for it, and purchasing them is much simpler.
Among my favorites in my collection are paintings by Michelangelo, da Vinci, and
Picasso.

Question 3. Yes, I do. My favorite painting is the famous Mona Lisa by Leonardo
da Vinci. Although I haven’t actually seen the painting, I have seen photos of it
and it reminds me of my mother. The painting is very controversial because
of Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile. I really believe that her smile has a secret
meaning.

Question 4. Definitely! Drawing is challenging because for one, painters need

good imaginations. They have to be creative enough to capture the beauty of
their subject. Painting also requires focus and patience. People would say
painting is a skill, but I believe that it is a form of discipline, too.

Question 5. Of course! In my opinion, drawing has a positive influence on

children’s creativity and imagination. It is also a healthy hobby. More
importantly, children who draw can express their feelings and emotions
through their works of art.

Homework

Topic: Music (Suggested answer)

Question 1. I like music that is soft and mellow. I like listening to smooth jazz
in particular because it is very relaxing and pleasant to the ears.
Furthermore, soft music refreshes me when I feel tired. Even better, it helps me
relax my mind and calm my nerves.

Question 2. Many people hate pop music because they hear it as noise. The
problem nowadays is that pop artists combine screaming and rambling and
call it music. Some people do not appreciate it because they are not used to it.

Question 3. I love live performances. As a matter of fact, I watch at least

once a month. My brother and I share the same interest, so we usually go
together, sometimes along with other friends depending on who’s playing. I
would always prefer it to just listening to CDs because CDs are edited and lack
emotion.

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Question 4. Yes, I have. I learned how to play the piano when my mother
enrolled me in a class when I was young. To be honest, I am not that good at
playing the piano and I can play only a few songs. Aside from the piano, I can
also play the guitar a little bit.

Question 5. Certainly! I believe that music classes should be conducted in

schools because it helps enhance the student’s artistic talents. Not only
that, music is also a form of recreation and self-expression. Learning music
will help in the students’ mental and emotional growth.

Glossary

Exercise 1

(A) L – phrases: was really fascinated by, appeals to me

(B) D – phrases: don’t see the point of it, seems like a waste of time to me

(C) L – am quite on swimming

(D) L – would like to, I’d enjoy, worthwhile

(E) D – I really can’t bear, frustrating, stressful

Exercise 2

1 c

2 b

3 f

4 d

5 a

6 e

Exercise 3

Positive Negative

Exhilarating, fascinating, Annoying, dull,

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original, relaxing, irritating, pointless,
worthwhile stressful

Exercise 4

1 Fascinating

2 Relaxed

3 Irritating

4 Annoying

5 Exhilarating

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 UNIT 2. MEDIA
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1

1 Periodical

2 Headline

3 Current event

4 Informative

5 Impactful

6 Keep somebody updated

Vocabulary. Exercise 2
Student’s answer
Vocabulary. Exercise 3

1 b

2 c

3 a

4 d

Vocabulary. Exercise 4

1 work

2 cellular

3 called

4 subject, misinterpretation

5 meet

Vocabulary. Exercise 5

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Student’s answer

Vocabulary. Exercise 6

Positive Negative Neutral

Gripping Pointless I can take it or leave it

Inspirational A complete waste of It gave me food for

time thought
Intriguing
It’s not my cup of tea It was nothing to write
Absolutely hilarious
home about
I watched it on one
sitting

I was glued to the screen

Grammar. Exercise 1

1 When I want to be updated about current events and social issues, I

can just go to the headlines

2 When I go to bed at night, I usually watch a drama until I get sleepy

3 At 9 p.m. last night, I was reading news articles on the Internet

while my wife was shopping online

4 My mother has prevented me from using computers since she

realized I might have Internet addiction

5 As soon as we had heard the news about the murder on the radio,
we rushed to the police station.

Grammar. Exercise 2

1 because of

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2 since

3 as

4 because of

5 because

Grammar. Exercise 3

1 You cannot remove advertisements from appearing on YouTube

unless you sign up for Premium membership.

2 If you are a victim of identity theft, you need to contact your local
police department.

3 I’ll give you my phone number in case you need to contact me

Pronunciation. Exercise 1

Sentence /s/ /ʃ/

1. I've had a sore throat for three X

days.

2. They sell all kinds of stuff here. X

3. The sun is shining brightly today. X

4. We stayed at a nice hotel by the X

shore of a lake.

5. Red eyes are a sign of lack of X

sleep.

Exam Focus
Example 1
Candidate A. low

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Candidate B. high
Example 2

oh, I prefer to watch TV rather than read the newspaper. Answer

The reason is that reading the newspaper requires a lot of Reason

time and concentration while watching TV is very easy.

I mean I just have to sit back and watch my favorite Example

comedy series such as Friends and the Big Bang theory. I
can even do other things like eat my meal, exercise and
even study while the TV is on.

However, if you watch too much TV, it can be very harmful Alternative
to your eyes.

Exercise 1
Question 1. My favorite programme is the evening news. That’s because I want
to learn a lot about what is going on in my country. We are now living in the
Coronavirus pandemic, so I usually watch news on how it progresses and safety
rules.

Question 2. A lot, actually. Maybe about 2 to 3 hours a day. That’s because

there are many interesting programmes on TV. I usually turn on the TV for the
evening news, which lasts for nearly 2 hours. I also scan other channels and
watch a comedy sitcom until I get sleepy. However, I’m trying to reduce my
screen time to protect my eyes.

Question 3. Yes, all of them are always glued to the TV. My parents like to
watch the news. My siblings, on the other hand, like to watch drama and comedy
programmes. As for me, I like to watch the documentaries on the Discovery
Channel.

Question 4. Well … yes, I guess so. The reason is that there were not any
playgrounds in my neighborhood when I was a child, so I just only stayed at
home and watched TV. I remember I used to spend about 3 hours a day watching

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cartoons every evening. However, at present, I’m always up to my ears in work,
so I hardly watch the telly.

Question 5. Definitely, but it would not be as important as it is now. This is

because the Internet is becoming more popular. It may replace television as a
primary source of information and entertainment for most people.

Practice

Topic: Newspapers / Magazines (Suggested answer)

Question 1. Yes, I do like reading periodicals because it is informative. For

example, I can just go to the headlines when I want to be updated about current
events and social issues. In fact, I read newspapers and magazines daily to keep
me updated.

Question 2. I started reading periodicals when I got to high school. We had a

teacher who asked us to learn about current events in the country, so we read
the newspaper daily.

Question 3. Yes, many people do. In fact, I think most of us read the paper
since it is the easiest way to get the news. For example, when you are going out,
it is common to see people holding newspapers on the way to work, on the buses
or in the café.

Question 4. Well, I guess reading the local news has been a habit of mine. The
local events are of greater concern for me because the effect is more immediate
and impactful to me. On the other hand, international news is of a larger scale,
which does not even concern me at all, so I do not even bother.

Question 5. Fashion magazines always have my interest because I have always

been into trendy things. Up until now, I’ve collected magazines like “Vogue”,
“Elle”, and “Seventeen” and I read them every day.

Topic: The Internet / computers (Suggested answer)

Question 1. I started using a computer in first grade. At first, they taught us the
parts of the computer and how to use them properly. I think without that
experience, I never would have the interest to use a computer as a child.

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Question 2. Yes, I do, all through the day, the reason why I am usually online is
to communicate with my business contacts and surf for updates on current
events. For example, I have recently had meetings with my distant customers via
the Internet. Because of the pandemic, we cannot meet in person.

Question 3. I use the Internet mainly for research and communication. I usually
look for news articles and photos on the Web. I also send important emails to
business acquaintances.

Question 4. No, I don’t think so. I say this because it is very easy to upload
information online since there is no verifying authority that would screen the
things people put on the Internet. For instance, there is a lot of fake news about
celebrities that people make up on the Internet every day.

Question 5. Yes, I think so. Children, most especially, spend too much of their
time and energy on electronic gaming because almost all of their friends are into
it. Such addiction is quite widespread, and today’s young generation is not
performing as well as they should in school.

Homework

Topic: Mobile phones (Suggested answer)

Question 1. Yes, I do carry a cellular phone every day and everywhere I go. I
use it to communicate with business partners any time of the day. I find it very
useful and I can’t live without it.

Question 2. I had my first mobile phone when I was in college. Back in the old
days, mobile phones were not as essential because people had time to meet face
to face to talk. My first one was a gray Nokia 3210, which I used for 5 years until
it got stolen.

Question 3. Right now, I use it for work purposes. My mobile phone has access
to the Internet so I always check emails from business clients. I also use it to call
them up when they need my services and text them useful information.

Question 4. I have always preferred talking on the phone to texting. I’ve always
thought that when we are trying to convey messages concerning emotions, we
are better understood when we speak them. Otherwise, we will just be subject to
misinterpretation if we just text our feelings.

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Question 5. No, not really. It takes a while for me to get used to new
technology, so I hold on to what I’ve already got. When I happen to change
phones, it would happen about once in 5 years or so.

Glossary

Exercise 1

1 Press 5 controversial

2 Publications 6 Front page

3 Sources 7 Biased

4 Safeguards 8 exposés

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 UNIT 3. HEALTH & FITNESS
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1

1 secure

2 earned

3 emerged

4 keep

5 opened

6 prescription

Vocabulary. Exercise 2

1 fever

2 headache

3 cold

4 cough

5 back pain

6 sneeze

Vocabulary. Exercise 3

1 equalize

2 defeat

3 thrilling

4 artificial

5 tournament

Grammar. Exercise 1

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1 your

2 their

3 it or this

4 they or these

5 it or this

6 it or this

7 he or she, it

Grammar. Exercise 2

1 Supermarkets 6 the basic cooking skills

2 fruit and vegetables have 7 cooking

increased considerably in price

3 a rise in obesity and other 8 young people

health related problems

4 my mother 9 processed meals

5 (many) young people 10 processed meals

Pronunciation. Exercise 1

1 Healthy, affect. More examples: effect, deserve, happy, …

2 Open. More examples: police, success, study …

3 Record. More examples: present, produce, suspect …

4 Prescription, decision. More examples: competition, television,

description …

Exam Focus
Example 1
Topic: Describe an exciting competition or sporting event you have witnessed.
Prompts / requirements:
● What the competition or sporting event was

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● When and Where it took place
● Who won
● And explain why it was exciting.
Example 2

Candidate Comment

Write long sentences 🡪 ineffective (because the time for

A
making notes is limited)

Write keywords / ideas 🡪 effective (because we can make

B
notes of more ideas)

Example 3
Student’s answer
Example 4
Opening phrases: I’d like to talk about …
Example 5
Sample answer
I’d like to talk about the most exciting football match I’ve ever seen. It marked a
new episode in the football history of Vietnam. Our U23 team successfully
defeated Qatar in the semifinal, which secured a place in the final round.

As I remembered, the match started at 3 p.m. on January 23 at Changzhou

Olympic Sports Centre.

It was an extremely thrilling match with a lot of surprises. The Qatar team, which
had won all its previous matches in the tournament, opened the score with a
successful penalty in the first half. Vietnam however earned a 1-1 draw halfway
through the second half with a goal from Nguyen Quang Hai. The last few
minutes of the second half saw Qatar take the lead, before Hai once again
scored the equalizer for Vietnam to bring the match to extra time, which ended
goalless.

In the penalty shootout, the Vietnamese team emerged victorious after

successfully converting four out of its five penalty kicks, while keeper Bui Tien
Dung managed to save two penalties from the Qatari side.

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I think Vietnam deserved this victory thanks to the team’s non-stop fighting spirit
until the end. As a Vietnamese citizen and a football lover, I felt really satisfied
and proud of the team.

Exercise 1
Student’s answer

Practice

Exercise 1 (Suggested answer)

I really want to try rock climbing, so I’d like to talk about that.

You don’t need a lot of equipment to go rock climbing, but it’s really important to
have a good helmet to protect your head. You also need special rubber shoes so
that you can get a good grip on the rocks. You also need some other things like
ropes, but I think I could just rent them.

There are lots of benefits of rock climbing. Firstly, it can improve confidence
because you have to get up the rock by yourself. Secondly, it’s a great way to
meet new people, especially if you take classes with a group. And thirdly, it can
be a good way to travel as you can go to different countries and visit lots of
different mountain ranges.

When it comes to the best place to learn climbing, I don’t think it’s a good idea to
start in the mountains because it’s quite difficult and it could be dangerous. A
better idea would be to start on an artificial wall. Actually, there’s a climbing wall
at the university I go to, so I think it would be best to start there.

There are three main reasons why I want to try rock climbing. I think it would be
a rewarding activity because you get a sense of achievement when you reach
your goal. Also, it’s a good way to exercise. I don’t really like going to the gym,
but I do need to lose some weight; therefore, I think rock climbing would be a
good option. The last reason is that it’s outside in the fresh air; the mountains
bring you closer to nature.

Now that I’ve thought about it a bit, I think I will check out the classes at
university and may join a club. I want to start learning this sport as soon as
possible.

Exercise 2 (Suggested answer)

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I’d like to describe an activity I like doing to keep healthy. The activity is yoga.

I really enjoy doing yoga. I do yoga every week and I do it in two different places.
Firstly, I do yoga in my bedroom. Sometimes I do it after a hard day at university
but I usually do it in the morning. Secondly, I do yoga at a yoga center near
university.

In my opinion, it keeps me healthy in different ways. It is good for my body

because I have to be strong and fit. It’s really challenging! It is good for my mind
too, because I have to focus my mind on one thing. It’s good to forget about
studying and exams when you are tired.

Finally, I like doing it because it’s important to keep fit and it makes me feel very
relaxed and calm. I don’t like going to gyms or noisy places, so doing yoga at
home or in a quiet class is great.

Exercise 3 (Suggested answer)

I will talk about a terrible experience when I got ill. It happened a few months
ago when I had the flu coupled with a sore throat. A week before it happened, I
was so stressed with work. I had stayed late nights in the office to meet several
deadlines. I lack sleep and I also couldn’t eat on time.

My body started to feel weak; I started to have slight fever and colds. I knew it
was going to be bad because I was having headaches, and severe muscle and
body aches. I also started to have a dry cough and my throat hurts.

It lasted for about a week. I went to see a doctor so I can get the right
prescription. I was advised to have bed rest for a few days.

I was not able to report for work for a week. Luckily, I had already finished all my
deadlines before it happened. But, it still affected my life because I failed to do
my daily routine. I also asked my mom to take care of me since I lived alone.
When I came back to work, there’s a huge pile of paperwork waiting on my desk.

Homework

Sample answer

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I’d like to talk about someone who has a healthy lifestyle. That’s my close friend,
Lisa. We have been friends for many years, and I have always had great
admiration for her healthy lifestyle.

Lisa has a healthy, balanced diet. She cuts down on junk food and soft drinks and
consumes a suitable amount of meat, veggies, and fruits. Having a nine-to-five
job, Lisa manages to prepare and eat home-cooked food instead of takeaways
and fast food. She believes that home-cooked food is much more nutritious and
healthier. Drinking at least one liter of water is one of her to-do lists, as well.
Besides, she works out on a regular basis, hitting the gym after work. Last week,
she told me that she was taking up yoga to improve her strength and flexibility,
which is no surprise to me because Lisa is such a sporty person. To keep fit, she
often takes the stairs instead of elevators. Another thing that I admire is that Lisa
is not a night owl like me. She rarely stays up too late and does her skincare
before sleeping at 11 p.m. I wonder how she can resist the temptation of
browsing on Tiktok or binge-watching movies. Thanks to getting enough sleep,
Lisa can get up quite early and make hearty breakfasts. Her morning routine
does impress a person who often sleeps in and skips breakfast like me.

I learned that Lisa’s healthy lifestyle is made up of a balanced diet, daily

exercise, and adequate sleep, and though it’s tough for me to break some bad
habits to follow hers, I will try my best.

Glossary

Exercise 1

1 one-sided contest 7 performance

2 defeated 8 praised

3 semi-final 9 outstanding /
brilliant

4 resistance 10 overall

5 brilliant / outstanding 11 achievement

6 critical of

Exercise 2

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1 Performance 5 Praise

2 Achievement 6 Brilliant

3 Criticize 7 Favorite

4 Resistance 8 Defeat somebody

Exercise 3
1 defeated 5 favorite, sided

2 contest 6 critical

3 overall 7 opponent, semi

4 achievement

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 UNIT 4. HOLIDAYS & TRAVEL
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1

1 c 6 e

2 h 7 g

3 a 8 i

4 b 9 j

5 f 1 d
0

Vocabulary. Exercise 2

1 A

2 B

3 A

4 C

5 B

6 C

7 C

Grammar. Exercise 1

1 breathtaking 6 far-off

2 package 7 picturesque

3 attraction 8 mountainous

4 accommodation 9 affordable

5 book 10 stressful

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Pronunciation. Exercise 1

1 /z/ 6 /s/

2 /z/ 7 /iz/

3 /s/ 8 /z/

4 /iz/ 9 /z/

5 /s/ 10 /z/

Exam Focus
Example 1
Topic: Describe your idea of a perfect holiday away from home.
Prompts / requirements:
● Where it would be
● Who you would go with
● What you would do there
● And explain why you think this would be a perfect holiday.

For this topic card, we should use future tenses (will / be going to)

Example 2
● Where: Maldives
● Who: Friends, anyone who knows the place
● What: Enjoy nature, scuba dive, active day, night spa, massage
● Why: Get rid of stress, relax, beach, all day long

Example 3
Student’s answer
Example 4 (Suggested answer)
I’ve always dreamt of a long vacation far away on a mountain or by the seaside. I
want to go to the Maldives for my perfect holiday. Without a doubt, my friend
Sora is the perfect partner because she grew up there.
We could choose one or two islands and enjoy nature. The first thing we should
do when we arrive there is to scuba dive and see the beautiful fish and coral.

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After an active day, we can go for a night spa to have facials and the body
massage.
I heard the Maldives is a place where you don’t need to worry about sightseeing
or shopping. Because of this reason the Maldives would be a perfect holiday
destination for us since we want to get rid of stress and relax in the middle of the
beach all day long. And that, for me, is the sweetest escape.

Exercise 1
Student’s answer

Practice

Exercise 1 (Suggested answer)

A tourist spot I can never forget is Boracay beach, which is very famous among
people in my country. It is found on one of the Islands in the Philippines.

The interesting things you can find there are the finest white sand in the world,
exotic animals both on land and in water, people from different countries and the
breathtaking view of the sea. Specifically, what captures every visitor’s heart is
the blue clear water that allows you to see under-water creatures.

I find Boracay interesting because there are so many fun things to do in that
place. In Boracay, people can lie on the sand to get the perfect tan. People can
admire the scenery and enjoy the cool breeze, which helps them to forget their
worries. Aside from that, adventurous people can enjoy doing exciting activities
such as boating, surfing and scuba diving. Lastly, Boracay is well-known for its
lively nightlife and people can go to the bars and clubs along the beach to drink,
dance and party all night long. Yea, that is the best travel destination I’ve known
so far.

Exercise 2

1 traditional holiday

2 dates back

3 dress up in costumes

4 pretend to

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 5 treats

6 commercial

7 put up decorations

8 around the corner

Exercise 3 (Suggested answer)

Well, today I would like to tell you about an MRT journey in Singapore that I took
several years ago.

Actually, I was a junior in Hanoi University when I took my summer vacation

there. After a month of planning, I decided to embark on the journey alone.

I already knew that car rent in Singapore would be prohibitively expensive to a

student like me, so I chose MRT to travel around the city, which was both fast
and economical. I boarded a train at Lavender station which headed towards
Marina Bays station. Luckily, I managed to find a seat before it was filled up. The
trains here were notoriously jam-packed in rush hours.

To my surprise, it was so silent on the train, everyone tried to keep their voice
low so that they wouldn’t bother others, and I have to say that was a strange
thing when compared to buses in some countries. Moreover, the train went
unbelievably fast, so it took me just about 15 minutes to arrive at my
destination. I felt that such a long distance was made shorter thanks to this
means of transport. That was my first time I went on a public transport and I
hope that there will be more modern underground systems that are built in our
country in the near future.

Homework

Suggested answer

As a travel lover, I have been to many places in Vietnam, but an attraction that
left a strong impression on me was Sapa, a mountainous town in the Hoang Lien
Son mountain range near the Chinese border in northwestern Vietnam.
Actually, I began looking for the location when I learned that Sapa experienced
snowfall in the winter of 2010. I fell head over heels for the breathtaking scenery
of that mountainous area. Then last autumn when I had saved up enough for the

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solo trip of a lifetime. The scenery was stunning and mesmerizing. I captured
terraced rice paddy fields in a huge number of pictures. While I was up there, I
made friends with some other tourists and saw all the famous sights in the area,
including the Love Market on a Saturday night, the Gate to Heaven, and the Thac
Bac waterfall. I particularly liked the unspoiled nature of the mountains, forests,
and lakes there. The hillsides, mountain slopes, valleys, and roads around Sapa
were carpeted in a range of different types of flowers. In addition to the
landscape, I really adored the weather. While Ho Chi Minh city was experiencing
a scorching summer, Sapa locals relished the coolness of 19 degrees. In the
evening, it could get foggy and chilly. The cuisine with one-of-a-kind specialties
such as horse meat soup, and rice in bamboo tubes was also unforgettable. The
locals I met were also hospitable and friendly. When I went trekking and got lost,
a villager showed me the way and shared his food with me. My trip to Sapa
broadened my understanding of diverse ethnic minority groups' customs and
opened my eyes to new ones. Since then, Sapa has grown to be my favorite
location!

Glossary

Exercise 1

Thanks to modern transport people can now journey travel a lot more easily
than in the past. However, modern-day trip travel also has its problems: airports
can be very crowded and there are often long queues of people waiting to collect
their luggages luggage/suitcases. One way to make this job easier is to tie a
colorful ribbon around each of your luggage suitcases/pieces of luggage so
they are easier to spot on the conveyor belt. If you are going away on a short
journey trip of only a few days then you may be able to limit yourself to hand
luggage and save even more time. For longer travels journeys/trips, make sure
you take plenty of snacks and drinks, especially if you are trip travelling with
small children.

● Travel = a verb and an uncountable noun used to talk about travelling in a

general way
● Trip = short holiday or time away
● Journey – getting from A to B
● Luggage is uncountable and refer to all of your bags

Exercise 2

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1 itinerary 5 essential

2 in advance 6 identification

3 access 7 fluctuate

4 peak 8 destination

Exercise 3
1 transport 5 affects

2 remote 6 tourism

3 effect 7 trend

4 tourists 8 ecotourism

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 UNIT 5. CHILDHOOD
Lesson Preparation
Vocabulary. Exercise 1

1 takes 7 escapes
2 vivid 8 tongue
3 lasting 9 good
4 fresh 10 long
5 barely 11 flooding
6 vague 12 flies

Vocabulary. Exercise 2

1 It’s on the tip of my tongue

2 Time flies
3 It really takes me back
4 It’s still fresh in my mind
5 It all comes flooding back

Vocabulary. Exercise 3

1 g 6 c
2 i 7 d
3 f 8 a
4 b 9 h
5 e

Practice

Exercise 1 (Suggested answer)

Childhood is a time when everything is magical and pleasant. Everybody has

childhood memories. Some of them were fun and some of them were sad. I
myself had various childhood memories but I would like to tell you about my first
day at school.

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I was about 6 years old when my parents got me admitted to a local school. I
imagined the school would be a great place; I would have a lot of friends and I
would study there.

On that day, my parents took me to the school that I saw in the past many times
from outside but never entered. After entering the school, I found myself anxious
about everything.

I was unsure who to talk to and what to do when the teachers would ask
questions and many such things. Fortunately, I started feeling comfortable after I
found that some of our neighboring kids were in this school too. They came to
me and talked to me.

To my surprise, one of the teachers asked my parents to leave me and told me

to attend the classes. I was not at all prepared to join the class. My parents spent
time advising me how to behave, how to listen to teachers and many more
things.

After my parents had left, I was frightened for a few moments and sat in a corner
of the class. The teacher asked me to come forward and introduce myself. I felt
like I was unable to walk and talk. But in a few minutes, my hesitation got away
and I talked about myself to my friends and the teacher.

I remember that I had a lot of best friends at primary school and I loved studying
there. Later on, I got admitted to high school, university and many other places
but the memory of the first day at primary school was totally different and it’s
still fresh in my mind.

Exercise 2 (Suggested answer)

My favorite toy was a special doll. My parents gave me a rag doll as a gift for my
sixth birthday. It was a special kind of doll. It could cry, laugh and make sounds.
It also crawled like a real baby, unlike other rag dolls.

Actually, I was the only one in my class who had a rag doll. It was expensive but
my parents still bought it for me. That’s why the doll always reminds me of how
much my parents love me. Aside from this reason, I valued the doll greatly
because it was my childhood playmate. It served me as a companion whenever I
felt lonely. That rag doll is indeed very meaningful to me.

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Exercise 3 (Suggested answer)

Well, I would like to talk about one of my best friends from my childhood. His
name is Nam and he is the son of my mother’s friend. Nam and I used to live in
the same neighborhood and we were close friends.

We have been friends for 10 years. The first time I saw him, I was impressed by
his appearance. Although we are the same age, he was much taller than me and
looked a little nerdy with his short-sighted glasses. However, contrary to what I
thought about him, he wasn’t geeky at all. He was playful and had a good sense
of humor. As I recall, when we were little, his mother often took him to my house
in the late afternoon. While our mothers were gossiping, we would be playing in
the garden where there was my favorite swing and slide. Sometimes he also
brought his toys to my house. I remember that he used to have a caterpillar 100-
piece jigsaw puzzle that I really wanted to possess.

We used to go to the same primary and secondary school and we were so close
that I could stay overnight in his house and vice versa. What made me like him
and also what made us friends was that we shared a lot of interests. We were
both cat lovers and big fans of comics.

When I was a high school student, our family moved to the big city. Nam and I
have been apart since then. Despite the distance, we still keep in touch and
catch up on social media. I hope that when we go to college and Nam also moves
to the city, we will have a reunion because there are a lot of things that we
would like to talk about and do with each other.

Exercise 4 (Suggested answer)

As a child, I enjoyed playing chess. It is probably the best-known board game in

the world, where two players try to defeat the other by taking his or her pieces
and finally trapping his King. This final move is called checkmate.

You probably know the Western version of this game, which is known as King
chess. The former is more popular among younger generations, whereas the
latter is mostly played by older people. I personally enjoy both of them equally.

These games are difficult in that you have to think ahead and plan your steps
carefully, while keeping an eye on your opponent’s moves. This is exactly the
kind of challenge that I relish, and I feel excited whenever I manage to outwit the
other player.

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Chess games are also a good way to build a bond with your friends, since they
encourage healthy rivalry and prevent you from being arrogant, because there’s
always someone who’s able to beat you.

Homework

Suggested answer

Well, I have read and heard many stories in childhood and I especially enjoyed
listening to stories from my grandmother. And here I would like to narrate my
favorite childhood story of a farmer who taught his sons the lesson of unity.

There was a farmer having four sons who always used to quarrel with each other
and the farmer was really worried about them. To teach them the importance of
unity he brought a few sticks and asked them to break them into two. All sons
immediately snapped the stick, taking no time. Later the father gave a bunch of
sticks to each of his to break and no one could break this time. Then the farmer
said to his sons if they remained together, no one could harm them. Or else, they
would be like those broken sticks.

Listening to the story, we realized our mistakes as sons of the farmer, felt sorry
for our grandmother, and promised we would never fight again.

I admitted listening to this story brought a huge transformation in our behavior

and how my relationship with my siblings changed. In fact, I have told this story
later to my nephew and niece, too. Overall, it is a very thought-provoking and
meaningful story.

Glossary

Exercise 1

1 d 5 c
2 f 6 h
3 g 7 a
4 b 8 e

Exercise 2
1 c - if my memory serves me 5 b - got up to

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 right
2 e - while away 6 h - wouldn’t let go of
3 f - would often 7 d - was addicted to
4 g - it wasn’t uncommon 8 a - what i love more than anything
else

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