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STUDENT’S BOOK - MODULE SCHEME

HOW DO THE MODULES WORK?

Each module follows the same structure, thus guiding the student in the acquisition of knowledge.

read/understand diverse text types; interpret explicit/implicit information; decode key use the present simple and present continuous tenses; use the past simple and past continuous tenses; relate to different cultural universes; compare one’s culture to other cultures;
use used to/would – be/get used to
words/phrases; express opinion; develop critical thinking; group work activities
use state verbs
develop critical thinking; research online; organise/perform tasks autonomously
1.1
1.1 READING Life online READING 1.1 GRAMMAR GRAMMAR 1.1 use vocabulary related to the Internet/emails; understand discourse; follow speakers’ argumentation; 1.1 GRAMMAR GRAMMAR 1.1 INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE 1.1
present alternatives
form compound nouns
used to/would – be/get used to
1.1 READING 3 Match the headings (1-4) to the blog entries (A-D). 3 The healthy side of the Internet 1.1 GRAMMAR 3 Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present continuous. Give reasons. 1.1 VOCABULARY 1.1 VOCABULARY LISTENING 1.1 1.1 GRAMMAR Watch the video. • We can use used to/would or the past simple to talk about past habits/actions. 1.1 INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE For questions 1-4, choose the correct
p. 220
3
1 Speaking the same language
1 … (it/get) very cold in Canada during the winter months?
1 What is said about non-UK born residents?

4 Keeping friends together
A Their children are considered UK citizens.
Pen/Cyber friends Present simple – Pr esent continuous pp. 218-219 The Internet/Emails MEDIA Past simple/Past continuous • We use used to or the past simple to talk about past states. Contact with other languages
2 Getting ahead online
2 My pen pal … (not/live) in Porto; she … (live) in Coimbra.
1 What is the main
We used to travel/would travel/travelled abroad every summer when I was a kid.
Read the statements
difference between
B They are only 8% of the total UK population.
Matching headings
3 I … (visit) my cyber friend Julian in America next week!
Read the questions and
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C They prefer to live in the three largest UK cities.
My grandparents used to have/had a cottage in the countryside.
4 Why … (you/always/look) at your phone during dinner? It’s rude.
and find the key words. ds.
Read each paragraph
MAIL
underline the k
used to and would?
4
For questions 1-3, choose the correct option (A, B, C or D).
ey w
or
BLOG HOME
Reading and think of a short MEDIA 1 What does Oliver think about the app? 1 Read the email. Identify the verb tenses in bold. Which describes 1 a) Label the photos. Use: eye contact, vlogging, facial expressions, Before you listen 2 What is be/get used • be/get used to + noun/pronoun or -ing form = be/get accustomed to Reading Listen for words and t and study INTERCULTURALITY D More of them live in London than white British peo
Read the t
x
5 The Internet … (not/work) at the moment – let’s call a technician.
sentence that sums it
e

to followed by?
1 Which of these ways do you use to keep in touch with your friends? Which one is your C It’s difficult to use. A a routine/habit 6 Digital media … (become) more popular these days. 1 microblogging, hand gestures, video call, direct messaging, body language. 4 Read the sta Read the statements ts and emen t 1 Read the statements A, B and C. Find the key words. Hey everyone! Pamela isn’t used to long flights. Did you get used to l
up. Then look at the
A It’s a great way to make friends.
phrases that mean the
the char
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t again mor
7 What time … (the webinar/finish)?

same.efully to answer the
choices of headings
favourite? Why? Tell the class.
2 Which non-UK born residents has increased the most over the decade?
characteristics of multiculturalism? Decide in pairs. Suggest two more ideas.

ar
c
B It helps him exercise on his own.
2
questions.
A The speaker compares online and classroom courses.
B a permanent state
3
Guess where I am? That’s right, New York! My friend Jasmine and I 1) arrived in New
A Indians
D It’s possible to use it too much.
and see if one of them
4
B Polish
2 What does Orla say about the app?
Read the theory. Choose the correct item.
• chatrooms • email • video chat • text messaging • social networks Watch the videos 8 … (you/chat) with your friends online every evening? and find the key words. en ds or . List B The speaker gives reasons why online courses are becoming more attractive. York a week ago. Jasmine and I often 2) watched Friends together when we were the belief that all • people speak the language of the host country as well as their own

find the k
ey w
Watch the video. How has matches yours. and answer the questions: C a timetable/schedule Listen for words and ases that different cultures in a • people might dress differently if they want
or
ds and phr
f
or w
1 I didn’t use to/wouldn’t have a smartphone when I was younger.
social media affected the • teleconferencing A She can’t use it easily. C It did not cost anything to install it. 1 How do we form the D a general truth/law of nature phrases that mean the . C The speaker explains the advantages and disadvantages of online learning. students, so we were really excited to finally see NYC in real life. society are equally C Pakistanis

mean the same
speaker’s friendships? B A pen pal recommended it. D She is learning Japanese on it now. affirmative, negative and State verbs p. 219 same. First, we 3) visited Central Park and rented a bike to explore it. The park first 4) opened important • people celebrate their own customs and festivals
D Bangladeshis

2 He isn’t used to wake up/waking up early in the mornings.
2 Listen to or read the text. What apps does it mention? E an action happening now/around the time of speaking Read the text. Pay attention to the underlined words. Which speaker does it match? in 1857 and now it attracts more than 35,000,000 visitors every year. There were • people live in closed communities separately from the others
3 When we were teenagers, we would talk/were talking online every day after school.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
3 What is true about the Irish in the UK?
4
3 How does Nathan feel about chatrooms? interrogative forms of F a fixed arrangement in the near future lots of people walking, cycling or just enjoying the weather in the picnic area. A light • people are part of society but maintain their own identity

the present simple and
breeze 5) was blowing and the autumn leaves were falling. It was so beautiful! We

4 David didn’t like the new app at first, but he got used to/is used to it after a while.
G a complaint
A They just don’t appeal to him. C They don’t have all the answers. the present continuous? 1 Jerry … (seem) upset. What’s wrong? More than 6 million people in the US alone are now studying online stopped for a while to listen to a pair of street musicians: the man 6) was playing the Read the title of the text and the chart. What is the text about?
A There are fewer now than in 2001.
B They are only for schoolwork. D They make schoolwork more fun. 2 Name three time words/ H a temporary situation 2 … (you/know) how to use this app? 5 6 7 8 and this number is constantly rising. Why is online learning 5 Ashley wrote/used to write an email to her cyber friend yesterday. 2 Listen and read to find out. B They are not considered non-UK born residents.
phrases we use with becoming so popular? It is clear that there are several advantages. guitar while the woman was singing. The whole atmosphere was wonderful!

6 Ben used to/would be addicted to social media, but he doesn’t use it at all now.
languages. Even some of the English words are new to me. For instance,
5 Match the words in bold in the text with their synonyms below. each tense. Watch the video. What are 3 Leonor … (want) to find a British cyber friend to improve her English. Firstly, it is often cheaper than attending school or university and The thing I loved the most about New York is the mix of different cultures and Watch the video. Why did C There are over half a million of them.
7 These days, most people are used to/get used to having Internet access 24 hours a day.
state verbs? Can you name
4 Jane … (have) her own blog about travelling.
D Their numbers are still growing.

the British make local
many courses on offer are completely free. This means that students
five state verbs?
8 Did you use to/Did you get used to go out every day when you were a student?

yesterday morning, we 7) were having breakfast at the hotel restaurant. As I
• boring • extremely disappointed • great help • put right • problem • useful To: Jane 5 Mitch … (prefer) talking in person to texting. who cannot afford higher education have more options available for 8) was waiting in line to get some juice, I heard a man order a grilled cheese One 4 What does the writer suggest about the ‘melting pot’?
• increase • keen
– apparently that’s a toastie! I guess there are a lot more differences than fries
5
It’s not always easy to make friends. Luckily, there are ways to strike up (and keep) 1 Subject: From: Jessica news! 6 My new online friend … (not/look) very happy in her online photo. them. Another benefit that online learning offers is flexibility. and crisps or biscuits and cookies! populations speak English? A It celebrates similarities.
7 My pen pal’s parents … (own) a small restaurant in the heart of Chester.
How did that help people
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
Students can organise their study schedule around their work or
You must use between 3 and 5 words, including the word in bold.
friendships online. Here are a few bloggers who’ve been saved by social media. Hi Jane, 8 I … (not/understand) why you didn’t receive my email – I sent it yesterday. family responsibilities and save both time and money as they don’t Don’t forget to check out my awesome New York photos! moving to the UK? Words All cultures
6
Answer the following questions.
B It makes everyone the same.
C It is another word for multiculturalism.

Most frequent country of birth for residents
1 How would Charlotte prefer to communicate with Em?
Words se d
C o f u approximately 7.5 million UK
nf
POST A COMMENT
A Last year, we moved across Australia from Melbourne to Thanks for your email. I’m sorry for not replying earlier but I am really busy at school. I 1) am b) Put the ways to communicate under the correct category. Check with a partner. have to travel to classrooms and lecture halls. Online courses are an 1 The kids started playing an online game at 7:00 and finished at 8:00. WERE 1 Currently, residents were born in other countries – that’
excellent option to help you earn that degree you need to make your
800k

The kids … at 7:30.
Thousands
studying very hard these days for my Biology exam next week. It’s my favourite subject. Do
2 Why do you think Orla doesn’t like translating messages?

5
700k
almost 1 in every 8 people, and that figure is
dreams come true. All you need is to choose the best course for you!
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Correct the sentences.
1 Do you use social media always?

Darwin. I was gutted at first as I was leaving behind my best you know that the human heart 2) beats more than three billion times in an average person’s 2 When Sally was younger, she didn’t have a mobile phone. USE growing (see chart comparing non-UK
Match the words in bold in the text with their synonyms below.
CritiCal thinking Do you think using social media to keep in touch with your
friend, Em – she’s like a sister to me. We’ve been keeping in 5 lifespan? Amazing! What’s your favourite school subject? This evening, I have a piano lesson. 1 Read the blog entry. Identify the tenses in bold. Which past tense do we use for: 4 600k
7
When Sally was younger, she … a mobile phone.
2 This app is costing a lot of money.

touch over the Internet, though, and it’s been a life-saver. We It 3) starts at 6pm. After that, I 4) am meeting my friend Laura at the sports centre. Her mum 5 residents in 2001 and 2011). In fact, the UK is 500k
friends is better than seeing them face-to-face? Why? Why not?
• parts • mixing • about • problems • number • real
immigrate = to arrive in
3 The computer technician arrived during our meeting. HAVING

phone, we text and we FaceTime each other day and night. It 3 Rebecca chat with her friends every day. 2 Which of the ways of communication in Ex. 1b do you use most? What for? Discuss with While you listen A an action which happened at a specific time in the past? currently = at this time such a multicultural country, that in London, 400k
as to live there white
The computer technician arrived while … a meeting.
Speaking
a different country so British
4 Timothy doesn’t wants to use the Internet for his homework.
minority. Other cities, such as Manchester and
swimming but they 7) are cleaning the pool this week, so we are playing tennis instead. Laura

4 The students don’t mind turning off their phones at the start of class anymore. GOT
Use the verbs in the box to complete the sentences.
about everything. Em, I’m really missing you!
answer the questions:
Charlotte, Darwin, might not be as good as face-to-face contact, but we chat 5) works there as a swimming instructor. We 6) go there every Wednesday. We usually go your partner. 2 Listen and match the names (Simone, Steve and Robert) with the ideas they Watch the videos and B two or more actions which were happening at the same time in the past? resident = a person who the capital city, 5 are actually a 300k 200k
lives in a place
5 My friends and I are usually meeting on Sundays.

100k
permanently have similarly large migrant
Australia CritiCal thinking Who gets a ‘close friend’ status on your social media accounts? 8) is always boasting about how she’s a stronger swimmer than me, but I think I’m better at 3 Choose the correct verb. Check in your dictionary. express (1-7). All the ideas apply only once. Use only one name for each idea. 1 How do we form the C past habits? The students … their phones at the start of class. minority = a small 10 Birmingham, e
tennis, so I’m looking forward to winning tonight’s match!
8
communities that make
D an action which was in progress in the past?
B All my mates are mad about football, but it gets a bit 10 Write back soon, 6 Adam always spends his free time online, which is really annoying. 1 I am looking forward to travelling more. Simone affirmative, negative and group country you were born residents there feel 0k India Poland Pakistan of Ireland Republic Germany Bangladesh
2 A lot of birds … to warmer countries during the cold, winter months.
Explain why.
Source: ONS
Speaking
dull playing it day in day out. I decided to do something 1 To make your computer faster, just install/upgrade a new hard drive. 2 My peers were holding me back. interrogative forms of E background information in a story? migrant = a person who like they are world citizens. 3 There is a poem on the Statue of Liberty dedicated to anyone who wants to … to the
different – running. The only drawback is I don’t like Jessica Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. 2 Which site can I use to upload/download Drake’s new track from? the past simple and the F past actions which happened one immediately after the other? moves to another Some people claim multiculturalism is a
another country
in and go to live in that
running on my own, so I downloaded an app that puts me in 6 You must use between 3 and 5 words, including the word in bold. 3 Scroll/Delete to the bottom of the page to find the ‘send message’ icon. 3 I want to study abroad when I am older. past continuous? G a past action which was in progress when another action interrupted it? ‘melting pot’ of permanently cultures. However, a melting USA. is about accepting various cultures, re
contact with other runners in my area. The app lets me plan 4 I didn’t speak English well. Steve 2 Name four time country to live/work pot holds lots of different them and celebrating them under one 20
Rank the drawbacks of social media friendships in order of importance.
migrate = to move from elements, blending
9
Justify your opinions.
6
common language: English. Certainly,
one place to go and rid of differences until
each tense.
lives in a city/country
everything is or looks the same. True
Oliver, Manchester, runs, set targets, and even compete against other runners. In 15 Read the complete 1 Brian doesn’t use video conferencing to contact his friends very often. RARELY 4 Do students need a password to transfer/access the school platform? 5 I started doing an English course by chance. expressions we use with H a past action which won’t take place again? Five years ago, Alfonso was a high school student. Now he is a
• focusing on likes • cyberbullying • making comparisons
UK fact, I’m off for a run now with Harry. We met through the 2 Underline the correct verb form. Brian … to contact his friends. 6 My love for music proved useful. Robert student. Use the phrases to ask and answer questions about him as in the example. live/work in another “Language and culture are the
sentence, then the
for a short time (used
but it seems the UK is no longer just the home
• having very few ‘real’ friends • less face-to-face contact

app and hit it off immediately. gapped one. Identify the 2 Who is the owner of this tablet? DOES 7 At first I didn’t want to learn English at all. 2 Choose the correct item. Give reasons. A: Did Alfonso use to share a flat with a friend? multiculturalism, on the other hand, enjoys the CritiCal thinking Discuss “ frameworks through which humans
for groups of people,
6
grammar structure the

face-to-face = in C I’m learning Spanish so I downloaded a free app that 1 A: What are you doing/do you do right now? Word Compound nouns are nouns formed by two or more words. The two words can be joined 1 Jane was writing/wrote an email to her pen friend when the phone rang/was ringing. differences that all these nationalities bring. It of the British. experience, communicate, and
the quotation. What might it mean for
understand reality.”

Who … to?
B: No, he didn’t. He used to live at home.
second sentence asks for.
B: I am reading/read an online magazine.
animals, etc)
person This will help you 3 I don’t understand some people’s rude behaviour online. BEING together (smart + phone = smartphone), joined with a hyphen (e + reader = e-reader), or be two 3 Listen again and decide if statements 1-6 are T (True) or F (false). Correct the false 2 While Jill was waiting/waited for the bus, it rained/was raining heavily. people living in foreign countries?
complete the gapped
message.
I don’t understand why some people … online.
translate = to change connects you to native speakers. I had no idea that there are 20 2 A: Do you always read/Are you always reading the news on your phone? separate words (digital + camera = digital camera). statements. 3 Sarah picked up/was picking up her phone and sent/was sending her friends a group
B: Yes. I usually spend/am usually spending an hour a day on the train, so it’s really
sentence so that it means
so many people online eager to chat in their own language or
words/phrases into in English! The app can correct my texts in Spanish and also the same as the first one. 4 Their meeting is planned for Saturday morning. MEETING 1 Simone enjoyed using the software and materials. Lev Vygotski, Russian psychologist “
another language
• share a flat with a friend
much. I met Isabella on the app and we text all the time. The
5 At 7pm yesterday, Mary was browsing/browsed some online shops.
take up = to start doing translate what’s sent to me, although I try not to do that too convenient. They … Saturday morning. 4 Form compound nouns with the words in the boxes. Then use them to complete the 2 Simone hopes that her pen pal will visit her one day. 4 It was so cold yesterday. It snowed/was snowing and a chilly wind blew/was blowing.
sth regularly Orla, Kilkenny, app’s not just for Spanish, though – it’s for all languages. In 3 A: Mum, Tom is always using/always uses my laptop without asking! sentences. 3 Steve took a less traditional approach to learning English. • live at home Writing
Writing
digital Citizen Collect information about ethnic groups in your country (how
• walk to school
• take the train to university
• user • tablet • key
assignment = a project Ireland fact, I’m thinking of taking up Japanese; I might make a 25 B: Don’t worry, we get/are getting him his own laptop for his birthday next month. • user • tablet • key • home • computer • board • name 4 Steve uses English websites for schoolwork. 3 Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or the past continuous. Give reasons. • cook his own meals 7 many people from other nationalities live in you
• computer • board
on track = progressing Japanese friend, too. 4 Α: My pen pal’s dad is working/works as a travel journalist for an online newspaper. • check • home • check • name • in • page 5 Robert’s favourite part of the course were the morning lessons. 1 Who … (you/talk) to when I … (see) you yesterday? • stay up late Draw a chart and write a text similar to the ones in Ex. 2. Present the ethnic groups to
• Mum cook all meals
• in • page
6 Robert discovered a new advantage to speaking English.
• go to bed early
and likely to do well
7
B: Really? How often is he travelling/does he travel abroad for his job?
Write a few sentences about yourself (your daily routine, your habits, your plans for
bonus = an unexpected D The first thing I do when I get a school assignment is go 5 A: All students use/are using the Internet for their homework these days. 1 My new … allows me to type a lot faster. 2 It was hot and the sun … (shine). We … (look) forward to our school day trip. the class.
the weekend, etc.)
benefit
online and check out the chatrooms. They’re really handy for
rule = an instruction schoolwork. I needed to up my grades this semester, and these life online 1.1 11 B: I don’t think so. Some don’t have/aren’t having Internet access at all. life online 1.1 13 2 James can remember his …, but not his password. After you listen 3 Chris … (read) a web magazine while his sister … (watch) videos online. life online 1.1 17 life online 1.1 19
4 I always … (buy) my books online when I was a student.
chatrooms and discussion forums have got me back on track. 30 3 Sally prefers watching films on her … – the screen is bigger than on her phone.
As a bonus, I’ve met plenty of new friends online and we text 6 A: Do you watch/Are you watching the live broadcast of the concert later, June? 4 A lot of teens use the … button on social media platforms to tell everyone where they 4 CritiCal thinking What other ways can you suggest to improve: vocabulary? 5 What … (you/do) at 8pm yesterday evening?
Nathan, Maryland, 24/7. One rule, though – no schoolwork. Keep that for the B: No, it is starting/starts at midnight. That’s too late for me! are. fluency? grammar? listening skills? 6 Ben … (not/chat) with his friends at all yesterday because he … (have) lots of homework.
USA chatrooms!
10 1.1 life online 12 1.1 life online 14 1.1 life online 5 You can find all the important information on the company’s … . life online 1.1 15 16 1.1 life online 7 Mike … (turn on) his computer and … (sign in) to his social media account. 18 1.1 life online
UNIT INTERCULTURAL
READING GRAMMAR VOCABULARY LISTENING GRAMMAR COMPETENCE
1.1
read/understand diverse text types; identify author’s intention; respond to questionnaire; decode key establish cross-curricular relations; read/understand diverse text types; interpret explicit/implicit information;
words/ideas; collect data opinions; develop critical thinking; self-evaluate; integrate experience/knowledge use the comparative/superlative forms use types of comparisons; learn order of adjectives decode key words/ideas; express opinion; develop critical thinking; technological literacy; cross-curricular project
1.2 READING READING 1.21.2 GRAMMAR GRAMMAR 1.2 learn vocabulary related to music; 1.2 GRAMMAR GRAMMAR 1.2 CROSS-CURRICULAR APPROACH (art & design) 1.2
Arts & Culture Match the headings (1-6) to the paragraphs (A-D). There are two extra headings. Complete the interview with the correct comparative or superlative form. develop critical thinking; learn adjective suffixes understand discourse; follow speakers’ argumentation; integrate one’s Order of adjectives p. 221 Read the text. Five sentences have been removed from it. From the sentences A-G,
experience/knowledge; formulate hypothesis; develop critical thinking
3
1.2 READING 3 1 Just enjoy it! 4 That’s not English, is it? 1.2 GRAMMAR 4 Host: Tonight, we’re talking to anthropologist Dr Jones. He’s recently returned to the UK 1.2 VOCABULARY 1.2 VOCABULARY LISTENING 1.2 1.2 GRAMMAR Watch the video … … age … … origin … used for noun 1.2 CROSS-CURRICULAR APPROACH (art & design)
choose the one which fits each gap (1-5). Two of the sentences do not apply.
Cinema 3 It’s all written down for you 6 Cinema or TV? Dr Jones: Well, I must say it was 1) … (amazing) experience of my life. Music INTERCULTURALITY Types of comparisons It’s a beautiful small old Home round Blog black Contact African wooden face mask The Arts B However, very few people were able to read at this time.

A As he tries to help those in need, the other characters try to restore his mind.
2 Writing it all down
5 It’s the real deal
after spending a year with a nomadic tribe in Mongolia. So, what was it like?
and complete the
Missing sentences
C You might think that it sounds rather depressing.
table.
Reading 4 Match the words/phrases in bold in the text with their synonyms below. Comparative/Superlative Host: I bet! Did you learn a lot about farming and living off the land? 1 In a minute, write in your notebook as many music genres as possible. What is your Before you listen p. 221 Skim the text to get the D It is hard to imagine our country without this work of art.
pp. 220-221
Reading
Read the entries in the discussion forum. Underline all the comparative and
main idea. Read the
Label the art forms: Use: architecture, sculpture, painting, music, literature, dance, theatre,
• pressure • concentrate • ability to remember sth • find • panic • opportunity
people.
identify the main point in
Host: Really? Tell us all about it.

Watch the video. Which 1 a) Which of these is your favourite film genre? Why? Tell the class. 1 superlative forms. Dr Jones: I certainly did, yes. And they’ve got 2) … (fascinating) artwork I’ve ever seen. favourite? Why? Tell the class. 1 Read the script. How is the conversation taking place? Justify your answer. 4 Put the adjectives that describe the objects in the correct order. Write in your notebook. Watch the video. Which art
filmmaking.
tips for learning English a) Listen to three music extracts. What music genre is each? A face to face B through video conferencing C through text messaging Hi readers! forms are mentioned? each. Read the text again
5
2
3
Explain the following idioms in your own words.
4
through films are • science fiction • fantasy • comedy • action • animation • romance • crime Dr Jones: Well, they carved patterns into iron or bronze and made all sorts of different things. 2 1 2 3 Last week I went to Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival. This annual festival has been 1 and pay attention to the F Instead, he created simple scenes of daily life.
But 3) … (good) of all were the totem poles. They were huge, 4) … (tall) than a
G She now lives on in an Amsterdam art gallery, admired by millions of visitors every year.
getting bigger and bigger since it began back in 1947. Today, it’s the largest arts
• musical
double-decker bus, and covered in some of 5) … (perfectly) carved illustrations of
mentioned? • learn something by heart • as easy as ABC • pass your exams with flying colours What’s the most interesting art form you’ve ever seen? Post your comments below. festival in the world. I’ve attended it before, but this year it felt twice as busy. In fact, words before and after
b) In pairs, write down 2-3 phrases in English you’ve learnt from films. Melissa_87 BrianSmith62 animals I’ve ever seen. WanderingLife10 A: So, how do you usually listen to music? sometimes the streets were too crowded to walk around easily. each gap. Look for clues Listen and check.
Answer the following questions.
B: Well, I either download songs onto my smartphone or stream them here from my laptop
6
e.g. reference words
2 Look at the title of the text and read the introduction. What do you think is the 17/09/20 I’ve just returned 18/09/20 Last Dr Jones: No. Although some things were a bit unfamiliar. Mongolian tribes live a 6) … b) Match the music genres to the singers/bands below. A: I also download a lot of music onto my smartphone, which I listen to when I’m on the go, but The festival included a good mix of professional and amateur shows to
Host: Brilliant! Was there anything about the experience you didn’t enjoy?
words. Check that your
budgets. I bought tickets to some shows in advance, but I also attended lots of free
while I’m studying. What about you?
1 How can you understand what actors are saying when you can’t hear them well?

18/09/20
events. I used to think that the more expensive a show, the more impressive it would
choice fits grammatically
purpose of the text?
I recently travelled
(simple) way of life than we’re used to. For example, there was no Internet.

2 What type of film does the writer suggest that readers should watch?
be. However, all the performances at the Fringe were of such a high quality – many of
A to explain why English-language films are so popular from Japan. The weekend, my to India to attend I love collecting albums on vinyl too. 1 ancient/clay/small pot 2 large/metal/modern 3 glass/pretty/blue vase 4 Persian/red/ • facts • phrases • story • kings and queens • joyful • considered
sense. 6
a friend’s wedding.
Host: Wasn’t that really tough?
7
8
was the kabuki
Speaking
Identifying author’s B to describe the different types of films highlight of my trip family and I visited the Dr Jones: Actually, it was 7) … (easy) than I expected. In fact, I felt 8) … (free) than ever before. B: Oh, yes, you have quite a large collection on that bookcase behind you. the free events were just as good as the ones I paid for! rectangular rug 5 and that the text makes 5 COLLOCATIONS Match the words in the two co
sculpture
The bride was the
purpose C to present a short history of English-language films performance I Cherokee most beautifully A: That’s right. Many are new but some of them belonged to my parents’ collection. A couple My favourite event was a stand-up comedy show. The venue was packed, but I them to write sentences based on the text.
Fill in the gaps with the adjectives in the correct order.
5
dressed woman in
Look for some specific Host: It sounds like a truly wonderful experience. Thank you for sharing it with us! of them are very rare today. I listen to them on this old record player over here. See? arrived early enough to get a seat. One comedian did brilliant impersonations of
key words. For example, D to persuade readers to lear 7 n from English-language films attended: a Heritage Centre where we learned a lot the room! But celebrities; her impression of David Beckham was amazing; she sounded 1 at first A life
CritiCal thinking Complete the following questionnaire about you: (Always: 2
to persuade readers to Listen to or read the text and check. points; Sometimes: 1 point; Never: 0 points). Compare your score with your partner. combination of about the special Cherokee woodcarvings. what impressed me the most was that exactly the same as him! Has anyone else been to the Fringe? 2 daily B cycle
Mel
First, we watched a demonstration and then
music, dance and miming. The
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
do sth, an author might performers wore the most glamorous we had a go ourselves. It’s actually harder her hands and feet were covered in the A Camila Cabello B Shakira C Scorpions Words Words se d 3 box-office C glance
5
You must use between 3 and 5 words, including the word in bold.
use the imperative, costumes I’ve ever seen and they than it looks! My brother was better at it most intricate patterns of henna art. Hi José, Post your comments below nf 4 life D hit
should, or have to. Always Sometimes Never painted their faces with “kumadori” than me and finished his carving more 1 This movie is funnier than any other movie I’ve watched. THE 3 CritiCal thinking The music artists in Ex. 2b are from non-English speaking While you listen You asked me about the new art gallery in the town centre. Well, I visited it last week and it’s great! One thing 2 C o f u Read the title of the text and look at the ph
So, I decided to get a henna tattoo
that caught my attention was a 1) … (black and white/large/stunning) photograph of Paris. It was so
myself. I had to sit still for a long time

I watch films without subtitles but replay them with subtitles if I don’t understand. – stage make-up that is brighter and quickly than anyone else in the group! It was while my hands were being painted, but countries but they mostly sing in English. Why do you think they chose to do that? 2 You are going to listen to a podcast with Dr Green about the connection between 1 Read the blog entry and underline all the types of comparisons. a
detailed! I spent a lot of time in another room of the gallery which was full of 2) … (old/beautiful/French)
it was worth it – the end result is
This movie … I’ve ever watched.
paintings. In the middle of most rooms, there were 3) … (wooden/comfortable/long) benches to sit on, so I
the best day we’ve had as a family in a
more elaborate than the make-up
prettier than I expected.
I listen carefully for new words and phrases. actors usually wear. A unique while. 2 This Egyptian tapestry is the most detailed of all. MORE 4 Choose the correct word. culture and music. Before you listen, check these words/phrases in your dictionary. 2 Choose the correct item. didn’t get tired. The third floor included an exhibition of clothing and jewellery. A 4) … (square/jewellery/ historic = a person or 1 Pablo Picasso’s
It takes a true artist to give a glimpse into the
silver) box and a 5) … (satin/green/lovely) dress caught my eye; I think they previously belonged to a
I try to understand the meaning of new words through the context. experience! 35 6 This Egyptian tapestry … all the others. 25 8 1 I think we should book/hold/save the tickets for the concert online. • live • vibration • frequency • national anthem • capture • instrumental • improvise Watch the video and 1 She is a very/by far/enough talented filmmaker. glimpse = a quick look event that will be Basque town Guernica in 1937.
51
princess. The items on the top floor were so valuable that they were inside 6) … (protective/glass/large) cases.
9
life of a country through their art.
landscape = the art of
complete the grammar
remembered in
I write down new words and then look them up in a dictionary. 3 Couldn’t you find a cheaper guitar than this? THE 2 When are BTS going to rehearse/release/perform their new single? I definitely recommend visiting this art gallery. We can go together if you like! painting places in history; important 2 She loves reading historic/historical novels.
Here are three famous artists and three works
I repeat new words/phrases aloud to improve my pronunciation. Choose the correct item. Is this … you could find? Read the statements 3 Listen to the podcast and for questions 1-4, choose the correct answer (A, B or C). structures: 2 The hardback version of the book is twice as expensive than/as/so the paperback. the countryside 3 The National Gallery in London is a place of special historic/historical interest.
Read the questions and
of art that managed just that.
Jessica
ey w
I use words/phrases I’ve learnt from films in my English class. 2 3 Just click on the link to record/copy/download music onto your phone. and find the key words. ds; these or • very + … 3 The more complicated the dance, the long/longer/longest it will take to learn. volume = one of a set historical = related to 4 Was Don Quixote a historic/historical figure?
find the k
ou inf
e y
A focuses on a particular aspect of music.
My friends and I talk about our favourite films in English.
a little/far/slightly + …
When learning English by heart gets too dull, there is another method to 1 That is more/the most beautiful painting I’ve ever seen. 4 The choir/conductor/composer stood in front of the orchestra and raised her hands. will giv Listen for words and ormation 1 An ethnomusicologist • much/a lot/even/a bit/ 4 Her dress looks the same so/as/than the one we saw at the fashion show last week. influence = an effect the past or hi
of books
Writing
Speaking
form
about the situa
5 I love listening to music at home, but watching a live performance is even good/better/
2 This is the trendiest/trendier area of the city with lots of art galleries and theatres.
phrases that mean the tion and
Speaking
5 Last week, Maroon 5 played the last hit/single/gig of their world tour.
Johannes Vermeer’s ‘The Milkmaid’ gives us a deeper understanding of 17th
master the language: watch a film. Score 3 The young architect designs buildings more creatively/the most creatively than any of 6 I love their music even if I don’t always understand the lyrics/notes/charts. same.t you should listen for. B usually has a lot of experience playing musical instruments. • by far + … form best. immense = huge century Holland. Vermeer wasn’t a landscape painter, and he didn’t paint
wha
6
Look at the famous statues below and the information about each one. Write
enough money or
sentences to compare them using as many types of comparisons as possible. Use the
adjectives: old, big, expensive, and popular, as in the example.
A Let’s be honest, how many times do you get the chance to hear a native speaker talking for any his colleagues. 6 Compare the three paintings using the information given in the table and the 7 The violinist gave an excellent concert/recital/premiere of Mozart’s concerto No. 3. C spends a considerable amount of time in the country of study. 6 The awards ceremony was very/much/by far the most glamorous event of the year. in need = not ha
following adjectives: old, modern, tall, small, heavy, light.
Which work of art in the text impressed you the most? Why?
7
master = to become length of time? Apart from listening exercises in class, probably very few. By watching films, though, 12-14: You’re a true film buff who’s on their way to mastering the English language, too! 5-11: You’ve arrived in the middle of the film, but you’ll soon catch up. Watch the video and 4 James thinks classical music is more pleasant/the most pleasant than pop music. 2 Dr Green says he became an ethnomusicologist because
proficient in sth
you will discover vocabulary, idioms and authentic accents as they are spoken in daily life. Okay, it
8 The salaries of successful actors are getting higher and high/higher/highest these
of Dutch homes; where people lived, the food they prepared and the clothes
5 My teacher thinks that Charles Dickens was a better/best writer than Thomas Hardy.
native speaker = might be for situations you won’t ever find yourselves in, like catching criminals or fighting aliens, but, Maybe you’re not even a film fan at all! 0-4: Word A he was interested in the origins of music. restore = to return sth they wore. But most of all, Vermeer gave a young unnamed girl a place in
someone who on the other hand, you never know … answer the questions: 6 The artist’s new sculpture is bigger/biggest than a bus! Most common adjective suffixes (endings) are: B he wanted to be more than just a musician. 9 She’s only half as talented than/as/from her sister. Name: The Statue of Liberty The Little Mermaid The Angel of the North to its previous history. 2) … Vermeer didn’t paint many pictures, but the scenes of Dutch l
CritiCal thinking What do you think makes a great work of art? Why?
8
days.
he left behind are now recognised as masterpieces.
1 How do we form the
C of a song that surprised him one day.
condition
The Statue of Liberty
7 The Japanese are the more polite/most polite people I’ve ever met.
Discuss in pairs.
speaks a specific comparative and -able (afford-affordable), -al (magic-magical), -ful (success-successful), -ic (melody-melodic), Designer: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi Edvard Eriksen Antony Gormley
language since B Can’t make out what the screen stars are saying? You might be able to understand through the superlative of adjectives/ 8 Jen played the part more convincingly/the most convincingly of all the actors who -ive (effect-effective), -ous (continue-continuous), -ly (day-daily), -y (fun-funny). 3 Dr Green believes that music 10 As a professional ballet dancer, he has the less/little/least free time of all his friends. Gateshe
Location: New York, USA
Copenhagen, Denmark
Writing
adverbs?
B One of the very first novels, Miguel de Cervantes’ ‘Don Quixote’, was published
say that seeing the words as you hear them strengthens your recall. Also, did you know that there are
Material:
authentic = real childhood context, but you can turn on the subtitles and read as you listen. Don’t think this is cheating. Experts 2 When do we use them? auditioned for it. A has physically existed since early human history. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, steel in two volumes, one in 1605 and another in 1615. It tells the tale of an old man,
copper
bronze
digital Citizen Which art form and which work of art represent the culture of
1913
context = the situation lots of scenes from famous films online? If you don’t have time for a full film, then you can watch 3 Name five irregular 3 Put the adjectives/adverbs in brackets into the correct form. Add any necessary words. 5 Complete the gaps with the correct adjective derived from the noun in bold. B plays an important role in most cultures. 3 using the word given. You must use between 3 and 5 words, including the word given.
Guernica
Year:
1886
9
93 m
1.25 m
It is a historical novel that combines a world of fiction with the realities of 17th
by Pablo Picasso
comparative/superlative
Height:
your country, in your opinion? Research online and collect information about:
*1937
in which sth these. It’s like Hollywood’s greatest hits! CritiCal thinking Based on your 1 A: This painting is … (heavy) it looks. Thanks for helping me hang it. C is used at all special occasions. Do not change the word given. Weight: century Spanish life. 4) … Its influence on Spanish culture and language is
Mona Lisa
225 tons
happens or is said 8 answers, tell the class whether your forms of adjectives/ by Leonardo Da Vinci **349.3 cm × 776.6 cm Sunflowers Synthwave Where the past meets the future 1 The last song the band released wasn’t as popular as their first one. MUCH 174 kilos 200 tons characteristics of the art form – characteristics of the specific work of art – how they
***$200 million
“
subtitles = the words C Can you tell the difference between a tap and a faucet, or the pavement and the sidewalk? Tap “The greatest teacher failure is.” adverbs. B: No problem. It’s … *1506(little) I can do after you agreed to hold an exhibition of my work. by Vincent van Gogh 4 Dr Green refers to Korea and Japan because he wants to immense and the character of Don Quixote is famous throughout the world.
help promote the culture of your country. Prepare a digital presentation for the class.
at the bottom of and pavement are British English, but faucet and sidewalk are American English. Don’t freak out! 2 A: Why do you go to the cinema … (often) the theatre? ****4.5 million *1888 ‘Synthwave’ or ‘retrowave’ – a genre of electronic music that combines 1) … (class) sounds A explain why their music is so popular. The first song the band released was … their last one. Cervantes also created many expressions that are now common in everyd
**77 cm × 53 cm
(Assess your peers’ presentation and give feedback. Think about: organisation –
English has improved through
the screen that They’re not different languages but they do have some (not all!) different words and grammar. Make a ***$850 million **92.1 cm × 73 cm from the 1980s with modern production techniques and 2) … (catch) tunes – is becoming 2 The theatre is bigger than the music hall. AS The Angel of the North in Spanish, including ‘Love seeks beauty’, and ‘Promises are thinner than air.’
content – delivery.)
watching films and, if it has, which
explain what the note of whether you’re watching a Hollywood movie or a Brit flick and separating one from the other (from Star Wars: The Last Jedi) Discuss 3 A: What did you think of the movie? Was it … (good) the book? ***$40 million increasingly popular. But what exactly is it that attracts young people to a type of music that B show how music genres influence each other internationally. The music hall … the theatre. The Little Mermaid
****10 million
specific areas have improved.
B: Because the theatre is … (far) away than the cinema, so it’s less convenient.
****6 million
C understand the music of these countries better.
actors say in a film will soon be as easy as ABC. B: It wasn’t … (bad) adaptation I’ve ever seen, but I still preferred the book. is based on a decade they never lived or experienced? Well, it’s all mainly because of famous 3 If you practise playing the piano, you will improve. MORE C 12-year-old Miguel wants to be a musician, but, on Dia de los Muertos (the
Master Yoda “
e.g. The Statue of Liberty is by far the oldest of the three statues.
*year painted **size ***estimated value ****visitors per year
or TV show e.g. Sunflowers is older than Guernica, but the Mona Lisa is the oldest painting of all three. TV series, such as ‘Stranger Things’. Set in the 1980s, their 3) … (wonder) soundtracks have Day of the Dead), he accidentally travels to the Land of the Dead. This is the
The … playing the piano, the better you will be.
strengthen = to make D Choose a film you’re familiar with so you can focus more on the language. Also make sure it’s a arts & culture 1.2 25 4 A: Did you know that The Louvre is the world’s … (large) art museum? arts & culture 1.2 27 inspired a new generation of musicians and listeners. The melodies are built around synthesisers BTS is the first After you listen 4 I’ve never read a collection of poetry as impressive as this befor
B: Yes, I did, but the Mona Lisa was much … (small) I expected!
sth more effective
Dead takes place over a few days every November. 5) … The Day of the Dead,
film at your level – you don’t need to start with Shakespeare, so why not try a comedy first? Finally,
- electronic keyboards that produce 4) … (vary) different sounds – as well as 5) … (music)
flick = a film don’t push yourself – just watch for a short while and then take a break. Don’t forget that this is 5 A: I wish I could paint … (frequently) but I don’t have the time. instruments like saxophones and electric guitars. There are a lot of artists producing synthwave K-pop band with a 4 digital Citizen CritiCal thinking Go online and listen to Dynamite by BTS. This is … collection of poetry I’ve ever read. though, is a cheerfu
No. 1 song in the
dead relatives: they eat, dance, and play music, while gravestones are decorated
supposed to be fun. And don’t worry about mistakes. Everyone makes them and they just show us 26 1.2 arts & culture B: Well, you could paint in the mornings before work; you just have to plan your day … 28 1.2 arts & culture albums online and a lot more are 6) … (like) to appear in the future. It seems that no other US and the UK. Why do you think Dynamite became so popular in the western world? Use information 29 30 1.2 arts & culture 5
what we need to do better in future. So, grab a bag of popcorn, watch a film and pass your exams
previous decade is as 7) … (attract) or as 8) … (fashion) as the 80s.
(carefully).
from the listening task to support your opinion.
UNIT CROSS-CURRICULAR
part of the life cycle, but most importantly, it celebrates Mexican culture.
with flying colours!
He … to make it as an actor.

arts & culture 1.2
24 1.2 arts & culture
READING GRAMMAR VOCABULARY LISTENING GRAMMAR APPROACH
1.2
read/understand diverse text types; interpret explicit/implicit information; analyse texts with different use relative pronouns/adverbs; use relative clauses; relate to interpret explicit/implicit information; decode key words/ideas; interact/participate in discussions;
points of view; decode key words/ideas; interact/participate in discussion; develop critical thinking use pronouns; use determiners; use the/- various types of information; produce statements to give opinion communicate unidirectional/bidirectional; research autonomously; prepare/give a speech
PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS
GRAMMAR
1.3
1.3 READING Exchange/Community Programmes READING 1.3 GRAMMAR Fill in: either, both, all, another, every, other, neither. There are two extra items. 1.3 use vocabulary related to mobility, youth and understand discourse; follow lines of argumentation; conceive situations 1.3 GRAMMAR Defining/Non-defining relative clauses GRAMMAR p. 224 1.3 1.3
languages; form nouns with suffixes
where specific knowledge can be used; develop critical thinking
For questions 1-8, choose from the texts (A-D). The texts may be chosen more than once.
GRAMMAR
Types of Speeches
1.3 READING Read the questions and 3 Which person mentions: 1.3 GRAMMAR 6 1 Our school organises a social event for all of the exchange students … Friday. 1.3 VOCABULARY 1.3 VOCABULARY LISTENING 1.3 1 1.3 . 3 GRAMMAR The course which started last month is very interesting. (defining) 1.3 PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS
Speeches can be informative (e.g. a scientific presentation), persuasive (e.g. a political speech),
Mobilit outh and languages Hi readers! 3 When I was studying in Paris, I called home every … day to speak to my family. Mobility, youth and languages 1 What is the difference between Peter, who has been studying English for six years, will study Engineering in London. The English language
underline the key words. y, y
instructional (e.g. a speech about how to write a good CV) or ceremonial (e.g. a graduation
1 an extracurricular activity that involves teamwork
2 … Daniel and Mark have applied to study in Barcelona next year.
Watch the video:
speech).
2 that they missed their own country
3 that they stayed with local people
Scan the text and

(non-defining)
defining and
4 … of the boys had considered studying abroad until they saw a documentary about it;
Reading 4 having trouble with the language My name is Isabel. I am sixteen years old. Here is a photo 1 a) Complete the gaps in the advert with the words in the list. Before you listen Why learn English? Reading INTERCULTURALITY Read the task and answer the questions.

underline the parts
now they’re both going to Berlin next term.
5
non-defining
5 The exchange programme in Edinburgh was great so I decided to stay for … 3 months.
relative clauses? Here’s why...

related to the questions.
5 following their personal interests

1 Read about different types of student exchange programmes and complete the gaps Watch the video and of me with two friends of mine: Lucia and Marta. They are • register • attend • do • labs • fees • accommodation • host • campus • semester 1 Read the first sentence. Look at the underlined key words. Which statement (a or b) 2 When can relative 4 Read the examples in the theory box. Mark the sentences T (true) or F (false). Wa
Read the questions again
Your school is organising an event to celebrate English Language Day.

6 that the experience was positive for their future career
from Spain but I met them here in London during my
(1-7) with: diversity, need, skills, abroad, difference, promote, period. Which programme do answer the questions: student exchange programme. We go to the same school • year best paraphrases the first sentence? English considered the Teachers, parents and students will attend. You have been asked to give a
and answer them one by

one, referring to the texts.
the/–

pronouns be
Watch the video. you find the most interesting? Why? 7 that the programme helped with their future studies 1 Which are: the personal and we all love movies and music. What about you? Tell me p. 223 1 He is interested in studying abroad. Hi guys! The reason why I learn English is because I love travelling and meeting new A Defining relative clauses B Non-defining relative clauses most important language? • the UK • the USA • Australia
1 are not put in commas.
Some information might

speech about the importance of the English language in the business world.
omitted?
8 making friends from lots of different countries
1 are put in commas.
What is the aim of each be paraphrased. Academic subject/object about yourself and your friends. Read the email and fill in the or – . Have you ever wanted to 1) … a language course abroad? Trinity College in Ireland a He would like to study abroad. people. I’ll always remember the time when I went on holiday to London with my 2 give necessary information. 2 give extra information.
3 Which relative can
programme? offer participants the chance to study 1) … for a(n) 2) … of 6-12 months without having pronouns? Isabel 7 offers two courses: one for just a 2) … focusing on learning the English language b He has studied abroad before. family and was able to speak to the locals. My sister, who is a tour guide, has 1 What type of speech are you going to give?
Match the words in bold in the text with their synonyms below.
4
never be omitted?
Programmes to repeat the same school year at home. 2 How do we use the through lessons and workshops, and one for a whole academic 3) … which offers 3 cannot be omitted. 3 can be omitted.
• area • chance • choices • communicate • go to • local
Language Immersion offer students the opportunity to live in another country and improve their language 3) … possessive pronouns? Watch the video: students the chance to 4) …lectures in various subjects and improve their English 2 She helps out at a youth club in the summer. inspired me to improve my English so perhaps I can get a job like hers. When giving a speech, 2 2 Who are you going to speak to? 5 6
Alfonso, 24/11
3 Name some expressions
4
you can use numbered
3 What is the speech going to be about?
3
1
Match the underlined words in the text with their antonyms below.
5
Programmes by providing an authentic experience to language learning. with reflexive pronouns? Pronouns 1 When do we use the? pp. 221-222 Hi Jessa, language skills. The university has a large 5) … with first-class facilities, including a a She visits the youth club in the summer. 5 Choose the correct item. Decide which clauses are defining (D) and which are non- 4 What is the purpose of the speech?
defining (ND). Put commas where necessary. Which of the relatives can be omitted?
How are you? It’s the second month of my exchange programme in 1) … Bratislava and I’m having
Name as many cases as
b She volunteers at the youth club in the summer.
such a wonderful time. 2) … Slovaks seem a little unfriendly at first (they’re not the type to smile at
Which of the relatives can be substituted with that?
so that you can
possible.
• casually • denied • got worse • past • pleased • the same
offer reasonable 7) … and we can arrange 8) … with a 9) … family. If you wish to
Look at the picture and the title of the article. What do you think the article is
Cultural Exchange do not always have an academic focus. They mostly aim to 4) … respect and 1 Read the blog entry. Look at the pronouns in bold. Which are: personal subject modern sports centre, an indoor swimming pool, computer 6) … and much more. We 3 You are certain to enjoy yourself on the course. Hey readers, For me, learning English is important because it’s the language of technology. Most of the computer games that I 2 cue card
play are in English. Lost Ark 4, which is the game I enjoy the most, includes a lot of English dialogues and
2 When do we omit the?
remember what you
receive an information pack, please 10) … online at trinitycollege.ie.
understanding of cultural 5) … .
pronouns? personal object pronouns? possessive pronouns? reflexive pronouns?
about? Listen and read t
Programmes Name as many cases as strangers in the street), but once you get to know them, they are very kind and generous. I live in a instructions. Sure, there are subtitles, but sometimes information gets lost and it puts me at a disadvantage. want to say next. and complete the gaps (1-6) with the following words:
Do you

1 Do you know the reason when/why Janice doesn’t want to study abroad?
6
Nǐ huì
Explain the following phrases in your own words.
1
b You might enjoy yourself on the course.
speak
Community service and allow young people to connect to their local communities and make a 6) … to the lives of 2 Choose the correct item. neighbourhood called Petržalka on the right bank of 3) … Danube River. In 4) … morning, I cycle a You will definitely enjoy yourself on the course. Emil, 25/11 2 Joe who/which gives talks about studying abroad was once an exchange student. • multinational • level • official • communication • staff •
across a big bridge on my way to school – the view is stunning. I have made lots of friends and after
possible.
volunteer programmes animals or people in 7) … once-in-a-lifetime experience 2 reach an agreement 3 global citizen 1 This is Jeremy, an exchange student. He’s a good friend of mine/me. b) other information might be useful to a student interested in the summer course? Hello everyone! 3 Let’s apply for this volunteer programme which/when was launched last year in Greece. shuō English?
CritiCal thinking What are the main pieces of information in the advert? What
I’m learning English because I need it for my future career. I’m studying to become a journalist and the university
4 The classroom when/where we usually have English is on the third floor.
4
broaden my horizons 5
BENEFITS yīngyǔ
class, we often play 5) … tennis or go swimming in 6) … Drazdiak Lake. Last weekend, a group of
2 Hope you enjoy yourself/you on your exchange programme this summer!
us went to 7) … Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum. We took at boat there from the city centre. It

B
was one of 8) … best day trips I’ve ever been on. 9) … Slovakia is such a beautiful country. I have
2 Listen to or read the texts. What types of programmes do the teens mention? life-long memories 3 He’s applying for this exchange programme because he/him likes meeting new people. Discuss in pairs. While you listen where I go requires us to complete most of our assignments in English. In fact, the professor to whom I submit all Parlez-vous A ma? PROBLEMS WHY C
5 My friend who’s/whose bike I’m borrowing is doing an internship in Braga.
anglais?
4 Is this application form you/yours? Let’s take a look.
6 The thing which/why I dislike the most about travelling abroad is jetlag.

my work is from Cambridge! Thankfully, my best friend, whose parents are British, helps me with my pronunciation.
learned a little bit of 10) … Slovak since I arrived, but I need to study more – it’s quite difficult!
7 In pairs, answer the following questions. 5 To begin the interview, please tell me/I why you want to study abroad. 2 Choose the correct word. 2 a) You are going to listen to a discussion with an education expert about taking a gap Nyala, 25/11 7 Hassan whose/who’s agreed to help me is studying Economics in California. • easy 1) … & cooperation • takes time for English-only policy • 1 in 4 people speak English
Looking forward to hearing about your exchange programme.
1 Why don’t you do a short online course/curriculum/programme to improve your
year. Before you listen, check these words/phrases in your dictionary.
ROAD 1 Besides improving their language skills, what other benefits did the speakers gain from 3 Fill in the gaps with: hers, us, itself, they, yourselves. 2 Sarah is going to leave/apply/graduate from high school this year. • gain • overwhelmed • mature • distraction • tailor • intern • immerse • culture shock 1 Relatives p. 224 6 8 Brazil when/where I stayed with a host family for 6 months is fantastic! English i
Laura
The
English?
• do business anywhere
• corporate language - 5) … companies
their experiences?
Want to improve your language skills and experience more of the
world? Well, maybe it’s time to take advantage of one of the
• recruit 2) … from all over the world
2 What problems might foreign exchange students face, according to the texts?
of English
them use English and more than 25% of all Internet
various exchange programmes out there. Here’s what four students
• people travel/advance career
to Everywhere
Listen and complete the sentences with a word/phrase. Check with a partner.
Join the sentences using the relative pronoun or adverb in brackets. Add commas
1 I’ve left some drinks and snacks out on the table, so please help … .
• standard 6) … language - shipping/
b)
• 4) … affected/mistakes made
Let’s see why.
where necessary.
users are English speakers.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
3 Paul attended the professor’s lecture/lesson/seminar on the history of cinema.
Read the blog entries. Underline the relative pronouns and circle the relative adverbs.
travel industries
say about the benefits exchange programmes have to offer...
8
Speaking
You must use between 3 and 5 words, including the word in bold.
3 These are my friends from summer camp; … are from Belgium.
the global reach of broadcasters – like the BBC – have
America, India, Africa, Australasia and many other
5 All students are welcome to enter/join/take one of our after-school clubs.

2 The expert also works as a(n) … .
territories around the world. Since Britain dominated
helped to spread English around the world at an
conference = an I took part in an Erasmus programme a couple of years ago in Scotland. I stayed in Aberdeen, 2 Can you see that blonde girl over there? I think this pen is … . 4 The end/deadline/period to complete the application form is 15th June. 1 The expert is talking to students who are in their … . Watch the video: 2 Choose the correct item. 1 The professor is talking to his students. They are going abroad. (who) • Br
4 You should come with … to Australia; we’re all going to have so much fun.
2 I’ll never forget the day. I arrived in New York City. (when)
A
1 Alex is from Scotland. James is from Scotland too. AND
8
CritiCal thinking If you had the opportunity to participate in a student exchange
official meeting to which was completely different from my hometown and it took me some time to get used to the Both … from Scotland. 6 Phoebe practises/learns/studies piano in the music room after class. 3 A gap year refers to a year between leaving … and starting … . 1 Which are the relative 1 Is that the girl whose/who’s brother is studying in America? Opening/Closing techniques

You can use one of the following techniques to start your speech and attract the audience’s
discuss business, programme, which type of exchange programme would you choose and which 5 My computer turned … off. What’s wrong with it? 4 Most people who decide to take a gap year decide to … . pronouns? 2 Jack is a student who/which enjoys travelling. colony = a country world trade, English became the global language. When incredible rate since WW2.
3 This is the reason. Everyone should volunteer. (why)
politics, science, etc

attention, and to end it in a powerful way so that the members of the audience remember it:
these countries later became independent, some • International travel has also expanded the use of
4 I read a lot of travel blogs. I find them on the Internet. (which)
country? Why?
All … on an exchange programme to New York.
• ask a rhetorical question (Well, who knows what the future holds for the English language?)

decided to keep English as their official language.
ambassador = an Lucia, Italy regional dialect. Overall, though, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I made friends Determiners pp. 222-223 2 Billy, Connor and Alison went on an exchange programme to New York. THEM 3 Read the list of personality characteristics. Which are: positive? negative? Which would 3 Listen again and mark the sentences Yes or No. 2 Which relative pronouns 3 This isn’t the jacket which/whom I bought whil
country
with lots of people from all over the world. I am still in touch with most of them and I believe
5 The volunteer programme has 50
native English speakers to non-English-speaking
4 Do you remember the time where/when we volunteered as camp leaders? It was so
be useful for a student who wants to travel abroad? Why?
refer to: people? things/
that the whole experience has really opened my mind. Now, I feel I’m a global citizen!
• use a quotation (The South African political leader Nelson Mandela once said, “If you talk to a
3 Mary can’t speak French. Peter can’t speak French either. CAN
official 4 Read the brochure. Which determiner: is used with singular countable nouns? takes a animals? possession? much fun. participants. Many of them are students. territory = an area of

man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language,
representative B 9 CritiCal thinking Rank the following advantages of student exchange plural verb? Neither Mary … speak French. A nervous C easy-going E shy G reserved 1 The expert believes that most people go abroad on a gap year. 3 Which are the relative (whom) land medicine, law and navigation. That is why English is the countries, but the language used is English. All pilots
current affairs = the I’ve always loved politics, so last year, I joined the model UN (United Nations) club at my B organised D curious F adaptable H responsible Read the rubric and 2 The expert suggests that there is no fixed time for taking a gap year. adverbs? 5 The reason which/why I didn’t study abroad is because I didn’t want to live away from commerce = buying/ leading language of scientific research and papers
programmes in order of importance. Have a class discussion.
6 Lucas is studying in Ireland. His family live in

that goes to his heart.” Today we will discuss the importance of the English language.)
political or social school in Prague. The best part was that we got to attend a model UN conference in the Watch the video: Immerse yourself in an underline the key words 4 Which relative adverb my family. Norway. (whose) selling goods worldwide no matter what nationality the authors are. The fact that there are more speakers of English as a
• address the audience (How many of you speak English fluently? … How many of you speak
learn another
events taking place Netherlands; we took the roles of ambassadors from various countries, we discussed appreciate my 1 What is the difference Speaking English-speaking environment and in the sentences to get 3 Both speakers agree that many students are ready for university after high school. refers to: places? reason? 6 Where is the application form when/that you filled out yesterday? paper = a piece of This also explains why most Bus
more than one foreign language? … / So, let me finish by asking you this: don’t you all agree that
now current affairs and negotiated an agreement. Of course, we all had to dress professionally own country between each and every? ENGLISH improve your English fast! Word the main idea of the 4 The expert feels certain that students who take a gap year will get a job. time? 7 This is the children’s hospital. I volunteered
prepare
language
here last summer. (where)
employees to speak English.
English is perhaps the most important language?) how much of a global
independent Republic
At English Exchanges, we offer exchange
8 The woman to who/whom you spoke earlier is my mother.
listening, keep in mind
language English really is.
positive meaning? a
school
negotiate = to discuss – just like a real UN conference! learn about new culture(s) for life after become more Michal, Czech make new friends 2 Which determiner has: a 9 Use all, both, neither and none to compare the three student exchange programmes. To form nouns from adjectives, we use these suffixes [endings]: -ance (arrogant-arrogance), -ence recording. While you are 5 The expert thinks volunteering can help students decide on the
sth formally to negative meaning? programmes in both the UK and the USA. (patient-patience), -ness (happy-happiness), -ity (responsible-responsibility), -y (honest-honesty). that the information can 6 The expert believes learning a foreign language can make a gap year a more positive 8 Mila took part in a community project. It was a company that • English is the most common language spoken on the
a) Watch the video again. Which techniques does the speaker use to open/close her
reach an C I went on a school exchange to France for just one semester, but it was a great 3 Which determiner takes Exchanges Student Swap You can choose to study for either one semester or Travel Taster experience. very interesting. (that) produces TV/radio Internet. Of the world’s top 10 million websites, 54% of
Live Abroad
7
agreement
programme
hardly spoke any English at all, so I was surprised to find that my French improved without
want to live in a student dorm or with a host
European Union
academic credits = opportunity for me to practise the language and broaden my horizons. My host family either a verb in the Organised by European Union a whole year. You can also decide whether you European Union 4 Complete the gaps with the correct noun derived from the adjective in bold. be paraphrased. 7 The expert believes everyone should take a gap year. 3 Fill in: who, where, when, which, whose, why, whom. spread = affect an
Speaking
singular or plural
Read the article again and decide if the sentences are T (True), F (False) or DS (Doesn’t
1 My sister, … speaks three languages, is currently studying in Vienna.
family – each option has its own advantages!
8 The expert claims that anyone who has not left their country before will get a shock.
use only trustworthy
Budapest, Hungary
Say). Then explain the words/phrases in bold.
units that represent me realising it. And, I even got extra academic credits, so I have more options now that I’m depending on the Location Munich, Germany All our students receive a certificate at the end of their course. Riga, Latvia 2 September is the month … most students start their exchange programmes. area or more 3 internet sites (e.g. online b) Replace these with other appropriate opening/closing techniques.
6 months
1 year
a completed or Danny, Ireland applying for university. subject that follows? Duration Contact us via email at interest@englishexchanges.com to find out more. 6 months 7 Complete the sentences so they are true for you. Use relative pronouns/adverbs. people/things encyclopedias and
digital Citizen Research online and collect information about English as the
part of a course
1 Britain had colonies on every continent.
find accurate and
1 I like teachers …

sustainable = without D I’m currently taking part in a volunteer exchange programme focused on sustainable Accommodation student dormitory with host family student dormitory Hi Maria, I’m having a great time on my language course. It’s my first time away from home but I’m already After you listen 3 The reason … I chose to study in London was because I wanted to improve my English. 4 There are times … rate = a speed reliable news sourc
4 Monday is the day on … the new exchange students arrive.
2 Many previous colonies are now English-speaking countries.
causing damage to 5 Choose the correct item. enjoying my 1) … (independent). The teachers are nice, and the other kids are very friendly. We had a 2 I can’t stand places… 5 I enjoy school projects … up-to-date information. problems. Write your speech and create numbered cue cards with the key information.
the environment farming, near Stockholm, Sweden. I’ve been here for 10 months and will be sad to leave e.g. All three of them are organised by the European Union. party the other night and it was absolute 2) … (mad)! Now I understand the 3) … (important) of the 5 I think I’ll study in Brussels … some of my relatives live. 3 Swedish scientists write their papers in English.
Give your speech to the class.

CritiCal thinking What advantages and disadvantages of taking a gap

3 I like subjects …
mind if we make a lot of noise as long as we follow all the 4) … (safe) rules. It’s also our 5) …

homesick. I have met many wonderful people, and already have plenty of memories to last
ExchangE/community PRogRammES 1.3
networking = meeting soon. So far, it has been a rewarding experience, although the first month I felt terribly ExchangE/community PRogRammES 1.3 39 39 1 Nearly every/each university runs a student exchange programme these days. ExchangE/community PRogRammES 1.3 41 phrase ‘work hard, play hard’: I study hard during the day and let off steam at night. No one seems to 4 a) year are mentioned in the recording? Can you think of any oth
2 There aren’t enough scholarships for the all/whole basketball team to study abroad.
ExchangE/community PRogRammES 1.3
people who might a lifetime. Also, meeting people in this field of work has given me excellent networking 3 Either Amy or Tom is/are going to show the foreign exchange students around campus. (responsible) to clean up after the parties. As for French, I will soon be speaking like a native! disadvantages? Discuss in pairs. 7 The person to … I spoke informed me that they had received my application. 5 75% of global travel is to an English-sp
prove useful in opportunities for the future – I have already been offered work when I finish school or Natalie, Well, that’s all for now. Talk soon. 8 The professor … teaches English at my university is a published author.
one’s profession 4 Unfortunately, none/both of these programmes offer on-campus accommodation. Leonor 9 The library, … I often go to study, is on the fifth floor.
university. Germany 5 Neither Emma or/nor Sandra has met the new exchange student at their school yet. b) CritiCal thinking Would you like to take a gap year after school? 4 CritiCal thinking Think of two other situations where it is important to speak
6 Are there other/another programmes available? I’m not very keen on this one. Why/Why not? Have a class discussion. 10 The girl, … name is Rebecca Moore, was awarded a scholarship to study abroad. English. Tell the class.
38 1.3 ExchangE/community PRogRammES 40 1.3 ExchangE/community PRogRammES 42 1.3 ExchangE/community PRogRammES ExchangE/community PRogRammES 1.3 43 44 1.3 ExchangE/community PRogRammES 46 1.3 ExchangE/community PRogRammES
UNIT PUBLIC SPEAKING
READING GRAMMAR VOCABULARY LISTENING GRAMMAR SKILLS
1.3
4