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SPEAKING UNIT 7 CHANGES Think of a person you know and put their most important and interesting life events in order on the timeline. Use expressions with get and any other events you like. Piensa en una persona que conozcas y ordena los acontecimientos de su vida más importantes e interesantes en la línea de tiempo. Utilice expresiones con get y cualquier otro evento que desee.

When I was 20, my brother got a place at the University of London. She met her husband and got married, had children and became rich in London. Now he gets a job in France and London. She is doing very well but I am miss her. Cuando tenía 20 años, mi hermano consiguió una plaza en la Universidad de Londres. Conoció a su marido y se casó, tuvo hijos y se hizo rica en Londres. Ahora consigue un trabajo en Francia y Londres. Ella está muy bien pero la extraño.

Ask and answer the question. Look at the life events in the box Get a place at university Consiguio un lugar en la universidad Get engaged Comprometerse Get married casarse Have children tener niños Get rich ser millonario Get a job Conseguir trabajo Get old envejecer 1 Which of the life events have you experienced? When do you think you will experience the other events? 1 ¿Cuáles de los eventos de la vida ha experimentado? ¿Cuándo crees que experimentarás los otros eventos?

I got married a month ago is my best and experience because now I live with my husband and with time I hope to get a good job and have children with my husband. We would also like to travel to many beautiful places. Me casé hace un mes es mi mejor y experiencia porque ahora vivo con mi esposo y con el tiempo espero conseguir un buen trabajo y tener hijos con mi esposo. También nos gustaría viajar a muchos lugares hermosos.

2 Which life events do you think change people the most? How do people change 2 ¿Qué eventos de la vida crees que cambian más a las personas? Como cambia la gente

The event that changes people the most is having money or getting rich, because they take different attitudes towards other people and some are rude and very bad for me the other people think a different. El evento que más cambia a la gente es tener dinero o hacerse rico, porque toman diferentes actitudes hacia otras personas y algunas son groseras y muy malas para mí, las otras personas piensan diferente.

Work in pairs. Stuent A: you are doctor. Listen to your partner’s health problem and give advice. Trabajo en parejas. Stuent A: eres doctor. Escuche el problema de salud de su pareja y déle consejos. Student B: Choose a health problem from the pictures and explain the problem to your partner. Give details. Estudiante B: Elija un problema de salud de las imágenes y explique el problema a su pareja. Dar detalles.

DOCTOR So, What’s the problem? Well , my back hurts. DOCTOR When did this problem start? About three or four days ago. DOCTOR Where does it hurt? Here. This area. DOCTOR Can I have a look? Sure DOCTOR Do you do any exercise? Well, I usually go to the gym, but I haven’t been DOCTOR Are you taking anything for the pain? Yes, I’ve taken some aspirin. DOCTOR Do you have any allergies? No, I don’t think so. You are going to write an article for the living to change blog. Think about a difficult chage you made or something difficult you tried to do. Choose one of these topics or your own idea. Health

money

Education

bad habits

Work

relationsips

About four years ago, I didn’t sleep eight hours, and I had most bad habits. For example I didn't use to eat in the time for the breakfast, lunch or dinner. I didn't eat anything sometimes in the day, I didn’t used to walk nothing, and I used to smoke, so I decided to make a change. To begin with, I went to the doctor because I had a severe stomach ache, they did some tests, the doctor prohibited de bad food, soda and smoking and he gave a diet. So, after that I decided I needed to start walk and run because my life was very boring. When I was to school I hate used to play soccer or basketball, so I thought of something that I like running or walking, at first I used to go to the park but with the time I started to go to the place for example I used to run to the big parks. After a while go to back to the doctor I had lost weight and my health was much better and my bad habits were overrated. And finally I have life health and my life is very nice and I be very good running, and eat every foods for the day. 1 What did you want to do ? 1 ¿Qué querías hacer? I wanted to change my bad habits 2 How did you start? Did your plan change? 2 ¿Cómo empezaste? ¿Cambió su plan? I first went to a general practitioner because my stomach hurt a lot. 3 What was difficult? What was easy? 3 ¿Qué fue difícil? ¿Qué fue fácil? The most difficult was having to start eating healthy because I only ate on the street but the rest was easier. 4 Did anything you didn’t expect happen? 4 ¿Pasó algo que no esperabas? Actually, everything went well for me, I was able to comply with the new routines, I had no greater difficulty in doing it. 5 What happened in the end? How do you fell about it? 5 ¿Qué pasó al final? ¿Cómo te sentiste? I felt really good, I lost weight and my health improved, I had more energy and now I keep up with my weight and diet and a good routine. UNIT 8 CULTURE Complete the sentences so they are true for you. My favorite album is Colors by J Balvin A painting I like is La Gioconda by Leonardo da Vinci The best book I ever read was 50 leftovers from great A TV show/ film I’ve seen more than once is Acapulco Shore MTV A song I sometimes sing is the Hawai by JBlavin

A poem I studied at school was Ojos Africanos, Merardo Angel Silva A sculpture which is famous in my country is “monument al volcano dios del fuego in las herrerias. 1 How do you know when someone is lying? Think of three different ways and tell a partner. Think about 1 ¿Cómo se sabe cuando alguien está mintiendo? Piense en tres formas diferentes y dígaselo a un compañero. Pensar en

Hat the say sobre decirlo voice

voz

eyes

ojos

body cuerpo

I think someone lied when their eyes won't look you straight in the face I think someone lies when their hands move a lot I think someone is lying when their voice sounds different with a different tone. 2 Do you know any games where you have to lie? 2 ¿Conoces algún juego en el que tengas que mentirte?

Yes, I think that board games and also games in which you tell truth or lie. You are going to talk about sports and activities. Vas a hablar de deportes y actividades. Primero, tome notas sobre (1-4).

Make notes about (1-4) first. 1 A sports activity you do “RUN” When you do it KARLA I run the every day is my rut in the morning Who you do it with KARLA In general only, sometimes my father accompanies me Why you like it KARLA Why fun and relax to start my daily activities 2 A sport you are a fan of “BMX FREE STYLE” Why you like it KARLA because it is really extreme every trick is too extreme and the people who do it are very extreme How long you’ve been a fan KARLA I'm a fan for about 8 years Any teams or players you like I Love Simone Barraco 3 A sport or activity you’ve tried, but you didn’t like “GYM”

When you tried it KARLA I tried years ago but I really didn't like it, it was boring Why you didn’t like it KARLA Maybe because of the routine they gave me it was very heavy the first day and I got bored right away 4 A sport you hate watching “SOCCER” Why you don’t like it KARLA It doesn't make sense to me, everyone runs after a ball When you started hating it KARLA actually since I was a little girl I never liked Work in small groups. Compare your interests and experiences. Which person in your group are you most similar to? Trabajar en grupos pequeños. Compare sus intereses y experiencias. ¿A qué persona de tu grupo te pareces más?

Example Yoga is very dull. I tried it once and I fell asleep. But I love yoga. It’s relaxing. Maybe you went to a bad class. I’ve hated rugby since I played it at school. It’s really boring Me too. I prefer football. A Work in pairs. Look at the sentences. Who might say each one? A Trabajar por parejas. Mira las frases. ¿Quién podría decir cada uno?

“You still haven’t given me the reposrt I asked you to do.” Todavía no me ha dado el informe que le pedí que hiciera ".

You were driving 70 km an hour. The speed limit is 50km.” Conducía a 70 km por hora. El límite de velocidad es de 50 km ".

“I’m at the café. Where are you? Is everything ok? Estoy en el café. ¿Dónde estás? ¿Esta todo bien?

You can’t sit here unless you order something.” No puede sentarse aquí a menos que pida algo. "

Why didn’t you get a ticket before you got on? ¿Por qué no recibiste un boleto antes de subir?

You forgot to buy milk again.” Olvidaste comprar leche de nuevo ".

Do you know you can’t park here? ¿Sabes que no puedes aparcar aquí?

There’s queue here! ¡Hay cola aquí!

What excuses could you give for each situation in A ? ¿Qué excusas podría dar para cada situación en A?

Swap partners. Take turns saying the sentences from 5a to your partner. Apologise and give an excuse. Whose excuses are better? Intercambio de socios. Túrnense para decirle a su compañero las oraciones del 5a. Discúlpate y da una excusa. ¿Qué excusas son mejores?

Example You still haven’t given me the report I asked you to do. I’m sorry, I was at a meeting all morning. I just didn’t have time. That’s ok. It’s not your fault. But I need it this week. Think of a book you are reading or book you remember. What happens in the story? Make notes about: Piense en un libro que esté leyendo o en un libro que recuerde. ¿Que pasa en la historia? Tome notas sobre:

The characters Los personajes KARLA The father the daughter and the grandmother The kind of story it is el tipo de historia que es KARLA it's a drama story What happens / the main points Los puntos principals The man had a head disease. he was imprisoned for several months his grandmother died. he was innocent. a fellow inmate gave his life to save hers. What you think / thought about it que piensas de la historia Which is a very good story and made thousands of people in the world cry who do not value the love of their parents. UNIT 8 Listen and complete the sentences from Part 1. CHECK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

I’m really sorry I haven’t called you. I could call or send you a message. I was going to call you, but I couldn’t find my mobile. I didn’t to make you worry. I make to call you after I went to the doctor. I have to work that much. No, these no excuse.

UNIT 9 ACHIEVEMENTS Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions.

1 Which jobs do you think people can do with the degrees in the article? What kind of companies could they work for? Could they be self-employed? 1 ¿Qué trabajos crees que la gente puede hacer con los títulos del artículo? ¿Para qué tipo de empresas podrían trabajar? ¿Podrían trabajar por cuenta propia?

2 which degree in the article do you think would be the most useful in your country? Which would be the least useful? 2 ¿Qué título del artículo crees que sería el más útil en tu país? ¿Cuál sería el menos útil?

3 which degree would be the most fun or interesting for you? Which would you do well at? 3 ¿Qué carrera te resultaría más divertida o interesante? ¿En cuál harías bien?

Think about your own future. Write down four important plans that you have. Think about: Piense en su propio futuro. Escriba cuatro planes importantes que tenga. Pensar en

Jobs

hobbies

relationships

travel

Example Next week, I’m going to have a job interview in London. Will you move to London if ou get the job? Which of these situations do you find easy? Which do you you feel shy in? ¿Cuál de estas situaciones te resulta fácil? ¿En cuál te sientes tímido?

1 speaking to people you don’t know at a party 1 hablando con gente que no conoces en una fiesta 2 speaking to a stranger on a train or bus 2 hablando con una extraña en un tren o autobús 3 talking in front of a big group of people 3 hablando frente a un gran grupo de personas 4 Asking a stranger for directions 4 Pedir direcciones a una extraña Think of an idea for each one. Write key words in each of the boxes, for example Piense en una idea para cada uno. Escriba palabras clave en cada una de las casillas, por ejemplo

VISIT PARENTES A place you’ve arranged to go to soon. Un lugar al que has acordado ir pronto.

Something you regret doing when you were younger. Algo de lo que te arrepientes de haber hecho cuando eras más joven.

Something you promised to do but didn’t Algo que prometiste hacer pero no hiciste

Something difficult you managed to do recently Algo difícil que lograste hacer recientemente

Something you’re avoiding doing at the moment. Algo que estás evitando hacer en este momento.

Something you forgot to do that was very important. Algo que olvidaste hacer que era muy importante.

A place you would recommend visiting in your town or city.

Un lugar que recomendarías visitar en tu pueblo o ciudad.

Something you enjoy doing when you have some free time. Algo que disfrutes hacer cuando tengas tiempo libre.

Something that you miss doing. Algo que echas de menos.

Work in pairs. Try to guess your partner’s ideas from their key words. Use the words in bold in 5a ask the questions. Trabajo en parejas. Intente adivinar las ideas de su pareja a partir de sus palabras clave. Utilice las palabras en negrita en 5a para hacer las preguntas.

Example Are you avoiding visiting your parents? No. Of course I’m not avoiding visiting my parents. I love visiting them. Did you forget to visit your parents? Yes, I did. We had an arrangement but I forgot. Work in pairs. Choose one of the situations and have a telephone conversation. Caller 1 Call reception and ask for Mr Taylor. 2 Call you friend to arrange a trip to the cinema. 3 Call your friends about the trip next week. 4 Call Mr. Colon’s office. Ask him to call you back. Person receiving the call 1 Mr Taylor isn’t in. Take a message. 2 You’d prefer to go a restaurant. There’s someone at the door. 3 You’re very busy and you can’t hear very well. 4 Answer your colleague Mr Colson’s phone. Take a message Example Hello. Is it possible to speak to Mr Taylor? I’m afraid he’s not in ……………. Look at the different ways of learning and answer the questions Reading about a topic, listening to someone explain, group work, online or with an app, in a classroom with a teacher, one-to-one with a teacher, studying on your own. 1 what different ways have you experienced? 1 ¿de qué diferentes formas has experimentado? 2 are there any other ways you can think of? 2 ¿Hay otras formas en las que se te ocurra? 3 which ways do you prefer? 3 ¿de qué formas prefieres?

UNIT 10 VALUES Driving too fast on the motorway, parking your car illegally, talking printer paper from work to use at home, talking a towel from a hotel, illegally downloading a film from the internet.

Which of the things in the pictures do you think is the worst ting to do ? put activities in order Do people in your country often do these things? Which ones? Ask and answer the questions. 1 Do you always tell truth? Why/ why not? 2 Who is the most honest person you know? Why did you choose that person? A In your country, is it ok to complain in a shop? What do people complain about? B What are these people complaining (1-4) with the words in the box. Service

quality

price

delivery

1 this pizza is much cheaper in the other shop. 2 I bought this watch last week and it’s already broken. 3 I order the rug two weeks ago, but it hasn’t arrived yet. 4 I’ve been in this queue for 20 minutes now – they’re so slow. Ask and answer the questions. Who is the biggest complainer? 1 Would you complain if…..? Your bill at a restaurant was a bit too high You booked a hotel room with one large bed but you got a room with two single beds

You ordered a pizza but they delivered the wrong one You ordered something online and it arrived a week late You couldn’t hear a film in the cinema because other people were too noisy How would you complain in each situation ? What would you say ? Speaking Work in pairs Student A: you are a customer. Choose something to complain about. Use ideas from this lesson or your own ideas. Think about: Where you are What the problem is What you want Student B: deal with Student A’s complaint Example Could you help me, please? Of course. What seems to be the problem? This food isn’t very hot ……………. A What would you do in these situations? Read and make notes. 1 You invite a lot of people to a party and ask them to reply to your invitation. However, some people don’t reply. 2 You go into a shop and the two shop assistants continue having a private conversation and do not offer you any help. Think of an experience you had where you felt someone’s behavior was rude. Make notes. Use the questions to help. When? Who? Where? What happened? What was the result?

UNIT 11 DISCOVERY AND INVENTION A Have you started using any new technology recently? What is it? Why did you get it? B Look at the inventions in the pictures. What do you think they are for? Compare your ideas with a partner. C Check with your teacher. How many did you get correct? Write three directions for the building you are in and read each one to your partner. Example

Go through that door. Then go up the stairs to the second floor. So I go through that door, then I go up the stairs to the second floor? That’s right. VOCABULARY 1 It’s over there, by the trees. Está allí, junto a los árboles. 2 It’s on the second floor Está en el segundo piso 3 it’s strainght ahead. Está más adelante 4 Go through the door. Pase por la puerta 5 Go down the corridor. Ve por el pasillo. 6 Turn lefet Gire a la izquierda 7 Go down the stairs Baja las escaleras 8 It’s the third door on the left. Es la tercera puerta a la izquierda. 9 Take the lift to the third floor. Tome el ascensor hasta el tercer piso. 10 Go round the corner Da la vuelta a la esquina

Look at the building. Take turns to ask for directions to different places. Give your directions from the entrance. Follow your partner’s directions. Are they correct?

1 Reception 2 meeting room 1 3 Staff lounge 4 Lift – Ground Floor 5 Genys toilets

6 Ladies toilets 7 HR / FINANCE 8 IT 9 Lift – First Floor 10 Meeting room 2 / sales and marketing 11 Snacks and drinks machine 12 Builings and maintenance 13 Lift – second Floor 14 Administration 15 Director’s suite Look at the pictures of ideas for inventions. What do you think the inventions are? Think about each invention and answer the questions. Make note

1 Is it a good idea? Why / Why not

2 Can you think of any other ways to solve the same problems?

UNIT 12 CHARACTERS Reading and speaking 1 Which people in your family are you closest to? Why? 2 Does anyone in your family have a strong personality? What are they like? Example I’m very close to my younger sister. We tell each other everything.

My father is very easygoing and he has a very loud laugh. B work in pairs. Complete Brothers and sisters: The facts with words in the box. There are different possible answers. Are more sociable, play together, live to over 100 years old! , get on with women, fight, do activities, possessions, earns a higher salary, do better at school, talk.

Think about these opinions. Which do you agree with? Think of reasons why you agree or disagree. Make notes Money makes people happy. Celebrity magazines are fun to read. Italian food is the best in the world. There should be no speed limits on motorways. Children should stay at school until 5 pm. Video calls are better than normal phone calls. EXAMPLE I think celebrity magazines are fun to read. Oh please. They’re silly. I don’t care about celebrities. I’m sorry, but I think they’re fun. It’s interesting to read about other people’s lives. Ask and answer the questions. Where do you normally read hear stories? Who do you know who is good at telling stories?

what did you want to do. how did you start? did your plan change? what was difficult? what was easy? did anything you didnt expect happen? what happened in the end? how do you feel about it?

in my life I currently want to lose weight due to quarantine and get in shape I haven't started yet but very soon within a month probably Junk food is difficult because it is very bad for your health, and I have not yet started it easy. I hope I can meet my goal of losing weight and I feel optimistic when I start it In the end I am happy with the results and I am happy

A sport or activity you do when you dou it but before I practiced soccer and basketball

who you do it with I did it with my friends from school and my friends from university why you like it

A sport you are a fan of why you like it I like it because it is the king of sports and it is entertaining how long you ve been a fan I don't know maybe for about 6 or 7 years

any teams or players you like one of the most important clubs in europe i like the way they play soccer

A sport or activity youve tried but you didnt like when you tried it why you didnt like it I have hated rugby since, I played it at school. Its really boring, me too prefer a footbal

A sport you have watching why you dont like it when you started hating it recently I watched a lot of baseball sport but I didn't like it because it was very boring and very long

a place youve arranged to go soon Before I was quarantined, I had thought of going to the United States on vacation with my family something you regret doing when you were younger. not having taken English courses to improve my level of English, because when I was younger I had more time than now something you promised to do but didn’t start saving money to buy a new laptop but I prefer to spend on other things

something difficult you managed to do recentl the most difficult thing was to pass the cycle virtually because it is a new study method something youre avoiding doing at the moment I avoid going out to the street so as not to get sick and I also avoid talking to people

smething yu forgot to do that was very important mmmm I don't know maybe I won't go to the dentist because I didn't have time for work a place you would recommend visiting in you town or city. I recommend visiting the national park, the boxes and the city center are very beautiful and entertaining places

something you enjoy doing when you have some free time something that you miss doing I miss going out with my friends to parties on the weekends, going to college, playing sports, and visiting my family