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1 False – Amelia saw Spectre last week. 2 False – Oliver thinks Daniel Craig is a good actor. 3 True 4 False – only Oliver was there 5 True 6 True

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1 False – It’s over 70 years old. 2 False – The guests are from all walks of life. 3 True 4 False – You have to choose three things: a music track, a book and a luxury item. 5 True 6 False – A lot of people choose chocolate.

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1 False – He is a scientist. 2 True 3 False – His favourite book is Great Expectations, about a boy’s life. 4 True 5 True 6 False – His childhood was difficult.

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1 Inside Out 2 The Lady in the Van 3 Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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He’s an author. The Lady in the Van and Inside Out Riley, Inside Out Inside Out, a family film No, only Star Wars

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1 overall 2 hilarious 3 baddies 4 a real treat 5 grumpy 6 shed a tear

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1 The battery was flat. 2 He saw the new James Bond film, Spectre. 3 Skyfall/the last one 4 Mexico City 5 go to the cinema 6 The new Minions film/a comedy

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1 3 days 2 a copy of the complete works of Shakespeare, food and accommodation in the university student accommodation

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Stratford-upon-Avon Friday aernoon and Sunday aernoon in the Saturday aernoon session Sunday morning session actors and leading authorities

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backbreaking due to daily tasks connected environments tapping on a keyboard huge

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1 a job in IT 2 (Suggested answer) She was very confident and answered the questions well.

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head of recruitment 5/five years ago team leader/head of team She can work where and when she wants. 5 She’s an organised worker. 6 She likes programming and creating new systems.

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1 current job 2 promoted 3 application 4 schedule 5 strength 6 deadline

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1 insight 2 panel of experts 3 benefactors 4 try on 5 props 6 round off

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1 False – They are planning to go to university in the future. 2 True 3 False – He’s travelling with his friend Jake. 4 False – Henry is going to work in his uncle’s restaurant. 5 False – He flies back on the 30th June. 6 True

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in a few minutes no a maximum of three No, only some places offer breakfast. location, food and staff reviews, prices It gives information on more interesting, out-of-the-way places that aren’t usually in books.

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1 False – They want to have something to eat. 2 False – It’s 2 o’clock. 3 True 4 False – It has four out of five stars. 5 False – It costs €10. 6 True

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working days became shorter technology/the internet At home or places like cafés. They can rent a hot desk. There will be no more work-free weekends or 9-to-5 days and people will be able to work when and where they want.

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not too dear go back do you fancy work out starving out of the way

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bungee jumping, whitewater raing, parachute jump

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UNIT 8 True False – He took a cable car. False – It’s more than 20km long. True False – He said he would never do it. False – He was with an instructor.

1 She prefers the countryside. 2 She works from home.

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to raise money for charity just over £4000 he did gymnastics in the main square 20 metres 40 metres No, he was nervous before.

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1 opposite 2 support 3 harness 4 butterflies in my stomach 5 crazy 6 publicity 7 roughly 8 height

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1 False – It’s for general everyday conversation. 2 True 3 False – You need a laptop. 4 True 5 False – You also discuss books and culture. 6 False – You need experience of acting.

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1 Dan wants to study Italian. 2 He wants to take the test that day/now.

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spring She walked her dogs. sunny Yes, she got them to the editor before the deadline. Because there are fewer distractions/ she can hide and not be disturbed. No, she lives on the edge of the village. There’s a café next to the shop. She’s going to a meeting in London.

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1 vegetable plot and flowerbeds 2 plenty to do 3 greenhouse 4 on the edge of the village 5 tough winter 6 beat the deadline

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George The Great Hall It’s the largest room in the house. wooden figures the villagers from the village of Bloxenbury 6 1670 7 wood 8 It is from old ships.

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1 No plenty to do greenhouse beat the deadline on the edge of the village tough winter vegetable plot, flowerbed

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False – He grew up in London. True True True False – There are forty students. True False – He only travels once a month. False – He likes them./They get on very well.

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1 The 17th century (the year 1605) 2 No, the heating system is modern.

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London and Paris to New York 1800s/early 19th century Japan They use magnets and electricity. France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium and the UK.

1 links 2 revolutionised 3 trend 4 overtaken 5 supersonic plane 6 goods 7 environmentally friendly

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The number has doubled. It can park cars and navigate. traffic jams and delays new (environmentally friendly) fuels for cars 5 in cities 6 because the batteries do not last

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1 traffic jams 2 around the corner 3 pollution 4 race 5 fuels 6 batteries

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Work in pairs and discuss. Is there a piece of music that is particularly important to you? Why? Read the article and answer the questions. 1 What kinds of people have appeared on the programme Desert Island Discs? 2 Do people only choose music to take on the island? Read the article again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 1 Desert Island Discs is over eighty years old. 2 The guests are always TV celebrities. 3 J. K. Rowling chose a song by the Beatles. 4 You have to choose four things to take with you on the island. 5 War and Peace is a popular book with many of the guests. 6 Many people don’t want to take chocolate with them to the island.

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BBC radio started broadcasting in 1927 and some of the programmes it broadcasts today are almost as old. One programme that has a long history is Desert Island Discs. For over 70 years, people from all parts of society and the world have been invited to go on the programme to talk about some of the special or interesting things that have happened to them and choose eight pieces of music that hold a special memory or meaning for them. The people who have been on Desert Island Discs range from actors and musicians to scientists and politicians. Some people are less in the public eye but have made great contributions to society, such as pioneering surgeons and scientists. It can be interesting and surprising to hear about the fascinating lives of these less-well-known guests. So what kind of music do people choose as their favourite tracks? The music is often classical but there are also a lot of modern songs, too. The author J. K. Rowling chose a mixture of music that ranged from the Beatles to Beethoven. In-between each track, she talked about her life, telling listeners about her time as a schoolgirl, and the train trip that inspired the Hogwarts Express and Harry Potter, her most famous creation. Princess Margaret, the sister of the British Queen, Elizabeth II, chose military music and also a rock song among her tracks. At the end of the programme, once the guest has talked about his/her chosen songs and the impact they have had on his/her life, it’s time to make some important decisions. The question is this: If you were sent to live on a desert island on your own, what music track, what book and what luxury item would you take with you? A book that is often chosen is War and Peace by Tolstoy, perhaps this is because it is a very long book. The luxury item can be anything as long as it is not practical and sometimes people ask for very strange things. One comedian asked for a tin of baked beans and lots of people have asked for chocolate, which would almost certainly melt on a desert island.

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Read the text again and Complete the summary of the article. Use one word or number in each gap. The article is about a 1   programme that started many years ago. The interviewer asks a guest to choose 2 songs or pieces of music they like and at the end of the programme they also have to choose a 3 item and a 4 . People oen choose very 5 things to take with them. It’s best not to choose chocolate as it is almost certain to 6 in the heat on the island. Find words in the text that have the same meaning as the words below. 1 sending out radio or television programmes 2 something you remember from the past 3 introducing new and better ideas first 4 people who are invited to an event or occasion 5 individual songs 6 influence/effect Work in pairs and discuss. What music tracks and books would you take with you to a desert island? Why?

1.1 Listen to a radio interview about favourite books. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 1 Trevor Jones is a writer. 2 His teacher made him interested in science. 3 His favourite book is about science. 4 Pip, in Great Expectations, didn’t have parents. 5 Trevor Jones had a good childhood. 6 Pip had a good childhood. Complete the extracts with the correct words. Then listen again to check. 1 I am from the South of England. 2 I work on medicines that will hopefully of many people. help the 3 I had a much more upbringing 4 Pip deals with almost situations. Work in pairs and discuss. What was the last book you read? Would you recommend it to someone? Why/Why not?

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Work in pairs and discuss. 1 How oen do you go to the cinema? 2 What was the last film you saw? Read the film reviews. Match the films with the categories 1–3. 1 cartoon 2 factual comedy 3 science fiction Read the reviews again and answer the questions. 1 What does Alan Bennett do? 2 Which films are funny? 3 Who moves to a city? 4 Which film is most suited for everyone? 5 Can you see all the films in 3D?

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2.1 Listen to a conversation between two friends, Amelia and Oliver, and answer the questions. 1 What happened to Amelia’s mobile phone? 2 What film did Oliver see? 3 Which Bond film does Amelia prefer? 4 Where did Oliver go on holiday? 5 What do they want to do next week? 6 Which film do they decide to see? Listen again. Are the sentences are true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences. 1 Amelia saw Spectre yesterday. 2 Oliver thinks Daniel Craig is a bad actor. 3 Oliver saw some actors filming in Mexico City. 4 Amelia was in Mexico, too. 5 Amelia suggests going to the cinema. 6 They both want to see a funny film. The words in the box are from the recording. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.

1 Do you going out for a pizza tonight? Or would you rather stay in? 2 The film had a crowd scene and needed . about 400 3 It was a great film, although the was very complicated. my laptop before I came 4 I out so you can use that.

The Lady in the Van

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gh and also shed a ily that will make you lau A film for the whole fam rk if an animation wo ht mig ut how the brain tear. This film is all abo point of view and mind it. We see life from the team was in control of the countryside. That in up g y, who is growin of a young girl called Rile then life becomes a to move to a big city and is until her family have ments throughout mo ving mo of hilarious and lot harder. There are lots n entertained. both adults and childre the film, which will keep

Work in pairs and discuss. What films are showing in cinemas at the moment? Which one would you like to see? Why?

extras plot charged up fancy

minutes Length: 2 hours and 10

Inside Out

Match the words in bold in the text with their meanings 1–6. 1 in general 2 very funny 3 bad people, oen criminals 4 something special to make you happy

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Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 1 What films are made in your country? 2 Who do you think is the best actor in your country? Why? 3 When you watch foreign films, do you prefer subtitles or dubbed films? Why?

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Work in pairs and discuss. Would you like to spend a weekend learning about a writer and his/her work? Why/Why not? Read the leaflet about a Shakespeare weekend and answer the questions. 1 How many days does the Shakespeare weekend last? 2 What is included in the weekend? 3 Would you like to attend this weekend? Read the leaflet again and answer the questions. 1 Where did Shakespeare grow up? 2 Which days have question-and-answer sessions? 3 In which session can you act? 4 When can you talk to some of the best actors? 5 Who will give a talk and hold a debate about Shakespeare in the final session?

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A Shakespearian Weekend Join us for a weekend of Shakespeare’s plays, poems and sonnets, along with workshops and lectures on his life and work.

Friday 6th August Morning session – we start this weekend of Shakespeare with a lecture on the life of the playwright, from his childhood in Stratfordupon-Avon to his life in London and what is known of his productions. This will give a wonderful insight into this man’s life.

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Afternoon session – join a panel of experts who will present a range of views on what the plays might really mean and how many of the plots are relevant to modern-day life. There will be the opportunity to ask questions and debate the opinions of the panel.

3.1 Listen to two friends, Henry and Liz, talking about their plans for the summer. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences. 1 Henry and Liz are already at university. 2 Liz is planning to work in a theatre. 3 Henry is travelling alone around Asia. 4 Liz is going to work in her uncle’s restaurant. 5 Henry flies back on the 13th June. 6 Liz will try to get Henry some theatre tickets. The words and phrases in the box are from the recording. Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box.

1 I’m not going straight to university aer I finish school. I’m taking a and want to travel. 2 They don’t take credit cards in that hotel . so you have to pay 3 What time will Henry ? I want to talk to him. of tickets 4 I have a for the show. One for you and one for me. on 5 There are two Saturdays, at 3p.m. and 6p.m. going on a 6 I always trip, especially if it’s far away.

Morning session – Listen to a lecture on the life of Shakespeare. Professor Helen Smithson will speak about how Shakespeare grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon before moving to London and the development of his work. Then we hear about the influence of his benefactors, who helped him to produce the plays and sonnets that are so loved today. Afternoon session – A workshop that looks at characters in the major Shakespearian plays. There’s also the opportunity to interpret these in some acting classes. There will be lots of feedback and discussion afterwards.

Sunday 8th August

Afternoon session – A talk given by actors, leading authorities and experts on Shakespeare. This informative session is a great way to round off the weekend with some interesting debates about what Shakespeare means to different people.

Work in pairs and discuss. 1 What are you plans for the summer? 2 Do you like to travel or take short trips in the summer holidays?

gap year cash be back couple performances look forward to

Saturday 7th August

Morning session – Meet and talk to some of the UK’s top Shakespearian actors and see how they prepare and perform roles. There’s also the chance to try on some of the costumes the actors use and see some props used on stage.

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The weekend includes a copy of the complete works of Shakespeare, food and accommodation in the university student accommodation.

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Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 1 Do students oen take a gap year before they go to university in your country? 2 Do you think it’s a good idea to take a gap year? Why/Why not? 3 What would you do if you went on a gap year?

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Work in pairs and discuss. 1 What is a typical working day like in your country? 2 Is working from home an option for many workers? Read the title of the article. What do you think the article will be about? 1 How we use technology at work and how it makes us work faster. 2 The types of jobs people do and how jobs will change. 3 Changes in how and where we work. Read the article about how the working day has changed and answer the questions. 1 What happened to working days in the last century? 2 What has changed the way we work most of all? 3 Where couldn’t people work in the past but can now? 4 What can people do if they are on the move? 5 What might happen in the future?

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From fields and factories to the comfort of your sofa The world of work has changed so much in the last few years, but what will it look like in the future? Two hundred years ago, the majority of people worked in fields on farms, working long hours and doing backbreaking work for little money. Then, for many countries, came industrialisation and the beginning of a modern urban life. We saw the greatest changes in the last century, with people working shorter days and the beginning of the 9-to-5 routine and office life. The types of jobs we do have also changed dramatically, with people working more in the service industries, such as finance and banking. An even greater change has been where we work and when, due to technology. Since the 1990s technology has advanced rapidly, with the greatest change being the birth of the internet. People now seem to spend most of their working days reading and sending emails in order to complete their daily tasks. The internet has also made an important difference to where people do their work and there is a growing trend for people to spend more time out of the office and working from home or in connected environments, such as cafés. In many towns and cities across the world it has been common for some time now to see people tapping on their laptop keyboards in cafes, using the free wifi to get their work done. There has also been a huge increase in the number of people renting ‘hot desks’ for the day or even a few hours, so they can get their work done while on the move. What about the future? How will we work in 100 years’ time? Maybe the idea of a work-free weekend and 9-to-5 working will no longer exist. People will be able to choose when and where they want to work.

Read the article again. Find words/ phrases that match the definitions 1–6. 1 very heavy or hard work 2 because of 3 everyday jobs 4 places that have the internet 5 typing 6 very big Work in pairs and discuss. 1 Where do you prefer to work or study? 2 What time of day do you prefer to work and why?

4.1 Listen to a job interview and answer the questions. 1 What kind of job has Zahra applied for? 2 Do you think she did well in the interview? Listen again and answer the questions. 1 What is Margaret’s job? 2 When did Zahra leave college? 3 What was Zahra promoted to? 4 Why does she enjoy her job? 5 Is Zahra an organised or disorganised worker? 6 What does she like most about the job she is doing now? The words/phrases in the box are from the recording. Complete the sentences with the words/phrases. application promoted deadline schedule strength current job 1 My last job was working for a soware company and my is with an internet provider. because she 2 She was worked very hard. for 3 You must send your the job before you can be selected for interview. for the 4 The team has a coming month that includes working weekends. is 5 I believe my greatest being efficient. for completing the 6 The job is 1st February.

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Work in pairs and discuss. 1 What tasks are you good at? 2 Are you an organised person? 3 Do you think it is easy or difficult to do well in a job interview?

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Work in pairs and discuss. 1 Do you own a smartphone? Which one? 2 Do you think apps are useful? Why/Why not? 3 Which apps do you find the most useful? Read the reviews of some apps and answer the questions. 1 How soon will the taxi arrive when you book it? 2 Do you need cash to pay when you use the taxi app? 3 How many people can you book a room for with A room with a view? 4 Can you always have breakfast with rooms booked on A room with a view? 5 What information about restaurants does Best food in town give? 6 Why is Places to go better than a guidebook? Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 1 Do you like travelling? Why/Why not? 2 Where do you like to eat when you travel? Do you use apps to find restaurants? 3 What is the best place you have visited? Give reasons for your answer.

5.1 Listen to John and Simon, who are on holiday in Seville. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences. 1 John and Simon want to have a drink. 2 The time is 3 o’clock. 3 Simon wants local food. 4 The restaurant they like has five stars. 5 The set menu costs €12. 6 The restaurant is near the museum. The words and phrases in the box are from the recording. Match the words and phrases in the box with their meanings 1–6. do you fancy out of the way not too dear work out go back starving 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Apps of the week This week we’re looking at new apps that will make travelling so much easier. Here are the ones our travel team think are the best for your holiday this summer.

Get me a taxi! We found this really useful, especially when we needed a taxi in an area we didn’t know very well. To order a taxi you simply log on to the app and send your location. Then, you just enter your destination, wait a few seconds and the app finds you a taxi, which is already on its way and will arrive in a few minutes. You pay the taxi fare via the app, electronically, so you don’t have to worry about how much to pay the driver.

A room with a view This is a great way to find a room with local people rather than staying in a hotel, so you really get a feel for a place. Just choose your location and say how many people are staying (we found that it’s usually only for a maximum of three people) and when you want to stay. The app then gives you a choice of accommodation. Some places offer you breakfast but you can choose if you want this or not.

Best food in town It can be so frustrating trying to find the right restaurant when you don’t know the resort or city you are visiting. This app saves time by locating the best restaurants in your area. It gives a review of the food and staff from people who have eaten at the restaurant. There’s also a price guide to help you keep to your budget.

Places to go

Work in pairs and discuss. 1 What type of food is typical where you live? 2 What would you recommend tourists eat when they come to your town/region? 3 Do you write restaurant reviews? Why/Why not?

So many guidebooks give the main attractions, which are easy to find, but don’t mention the more interesting places that are hidden away. With this app you can find those out-of-the-way places. Just press the ‘location’ icon and a list of places appears with a description of what you can do there.

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Work in pairs and discuss. 1 What do you know about New Zealand? 2 Do you enjoy sports? If so, which ones and why? 3 Are there any unusual sports you’d like to try? Read the article. What unusual or extreme sports does it mention? Read the article again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences. 1 Bungee jumping is better in New Zealand than in Europe, according to Andy. 2 Andy walked up a mountain to go bungee jumping. 3 The whitewater raing course is 20 kilometres long. 4 Whitewater raing is a good way to meet people. 5 Andy wanted to parachute in the past. 6 Andy jumped solo from the plane.

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Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. Would you like to try any of the activities in the text? Why/Why not?

6.1 Listen to an interview with Alex, who did a tightrope walk, and answer the questions. 1 Why did he do the walk? 2 How much money did he raise? 3 What activity did Alex do when he was a teenager? 4 Where did he do the walk? 5 How high up was the tightrope walk? 6 How long was the tightrope walk? 7 Was he nervous during the walk? The words and phrases in the box are from the recording. Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box. height butterflies in my stomach support harness crazy roughly publicity opposite

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1 The ticket office is the entrance to the park. 2 I think it is important to local charities. 3 It’s important to wear a if you go climbing. before the exam. 4 I had to go 5 I think it’s swimming in the sea in winter. if 6 It’s important to get you want people to know about an event. 7 The programme is thirty minutes long.   of the building is 8 The forty metres.

Not for the faint-hearted New Zealand has become a popular destination for people looking to experience extreme emotions. Whether it’s enjoying the stunning views and breathtaking scenery or trying one of the many extreme sports, this country has become famous for delighting the senses. Our travel writer Andy Burgiss went all the way to New Zealand to try some of the amazing activities on offer there. I’ve been bungee jumping all over Europe but nothing beats New Zealand for the most amazing jump and biggest thrill. But seriously, it’s not for the faint-hearted! Taking the cable car up to the jump platform is hair-raising enough as you look down the side of the mountain, but then you reach the top and can see the town far down below you. But the moment you jump, you’ll have the greatest buzz of adrenalin you’re ever likely to feel. Whitewater rafting is a common sport all over the world, but nothing beats the rivers of New Zealand. The course I took in the southern mountains was on one of the fastest rivers in the world. It is over 20 kilometres long and is only for experienced rafters. Even I was a little frightened at times when our raft seemed to almost tip over. However, because everyone in the boat is working together, you quickly feel safe. And even better, you’ll make some good friends by the end of the ride. I always said I would never do it, but I did and I felt exhilarated afterwards! So what did I do? I jumped from a plane, with a parachute of course! I was strapped to an instructor, so I wasn’t alone and it wasn’t so frightening. It’s something I would recommend, especially in the lovely hills around Wellington, the capital of New Zealand.

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Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 1 Have you ever done anything to raise money for charity? If so, what did you do? 2 What extreme activities or sports could you do to raise money for charity? 3 How do you feel when you give money to charity, or do something to raise money for charity?

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Work in pairs and discuss. Do you think it’s important to study when you are an adult? Why/Why not? Read the brochure for adult courses. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences. 1 The French course is for students who want to have a high level of French. 2 A lot of students usually take the French course. 3 You do not need a computer to take the accountancy course. 4 You will need to study if you do the lifesaving course. 5 The literature course is only about reading. 6 You don’t need to have acted before to do the drama course.

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Work in pairs and discuss. Do any of the courses above interest you? Why/Why not?

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7.1 Listen to a conversation between the receptionist at Highfield College and and Dan, who wants to take a course. Answer the questions. 1 Which course does Dan want to take? 2 When does he want to take the test?

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Are you looking to improve your skills in your free time? Perhaps it’s time to take up one of our courses and learn something new. Here are some of the courses that will start in September. Remember to sign up early as courses get full very quickly.

Listen again and underline the correct alternative. 1 Dan wants to study a course in the afternoon/evening. 2 Dan knows/doesn’t know his level of Italian. 3 The level test is long/short. 4 Dan chooses to do the test now/later. 5 The test is ten/twenty minutes long.

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Beginners French If you are planning a holiday to France or just want to improve your basic speaking skills, this is the course for you. Your teacher will give you practical vocabulary that’s useful for shopping, in restaurants, when visiting places and in lots of other everyday situations. Sign up soon as this is our most popular course. Accountancy This course is ideal for people who run their own business and would like to be able to do their own accounts and tax returns. You’ll be using computer software so you will need to bring your own laptop each week. We supply the software for you to download for free.

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8 A Complete the extracts with the correct phrases from Exercise 7. 1 I’d like to your evening courses. 2 Which one are you 3 I’m not sure which one is me. 4 You can course. 5 … it’s quieter so you can the questions.

Lifesaving If you are already an advanced swimmer, you might be interested in our lifesaving course. The course is demanding and requires at least three hours of self-study per week as well as additional hours in the pool. There is a written and practical exam at the end, with successful candidates getting a qualification and certificate. 20th-century Literature New for this year, this course will inspire you to explore some of the novels you’ve never read but would like to. You will look at themes and imagery in books from the 20th century, and discuss the influence these works had on culture in general. Teaching Drama Do you already have experience of acting, either amateur or professional? Do you want to set up your own drama or acting group? This could be the perfect course for you. You will learn how to teach acting through practical workshops and exercises.

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Listen and check. Work in pairs and discuss. 1 What would you like to study in future? Why? 2 Do you think it is a good idea to study foreign languages? Why/Why not?

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Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 1 Do you live in a city or in the countryside? 2 Do you think it is easier to live in a city or in the countryside? Why? Read the blog about life in the countryside and answer the questions. 1 Does Karen prefer living in the city or the countryside? 2 Where does she do her work?

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Read the blog again and answer the questions. 1 What season is it in the text? 2 What did the writer do before breakfast? 3 What was the weather like during her walk? 4 Did she finish her articles for the newspaper? 5 Why does she like living in the countryside? 6 Does she live in the centre of the village? 7 What is next to the village shop? 8 What is Karen doing tomorrow?

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Country Life It’s been a tough winter, but this morning it looks like spring has finally arrived! Two months of heavy rain means the ground is very wet so it’s difficult to do much gardening. But I’ll need to start planting some vegetables soon or they won’t grow in time. Luckily days like this always inspire me to work. I’ve got plenty to do! So the sun is out and I’ve taken the dogs out across the fields for a walk. Then it’s home for a big breakfast and lots of coffee. Writing is my main job and I was able to concentrate on that this morning. I beat the deadline and got my articles to the editor at the newspaper. A big advantage about living in the countryside is that there are fewer distractions and I can hide away without being disturbed. After lunch I always try to do some work in the garden. As it’s been so wet recently, I have mostly done lots of jobs in the greenhouse like getting the young plants ready to go outside. However, today it was dry day so I could do some digging in the vegetable plot and flowerbeds. I live on the edge of the village but I like to go into the village at least once a day, just to get something from the village shop or to meet up with some friends in the small café next door. There’s a lovely friendly atmosphere and it’s great to hear everyone’s news. Tomorrow will be a very different day as I have to take the train to London to see my editor for a long meeting. So it will be traffic, noise and big shiny offices for me. But I’ll be back in the quiet of my home before dinner.

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Match the words and phrases in bold in the text with their meanings 1–6. 1 areas in a garden for growing plants and flowers 2 a lot of work to do 3 a glass building for growing plants 4 not in the centre of the village 5 bad weather 6 finish before the final date Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words and phrases from Exercise 4. 1 I’m not bored because I’ve got . 2 We always grow small delicate plants in the because they are protected there. 3 If I send the application today, I’m sure I can on Friday. , which is only a 4 My cousin lives ten-minute walk from the centre. with freezing 5 It’s been a temperatures and lots of snow. full of potatoes and 6 We have a large carrots but only a small with roses. Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 1 Do you like where you live? 2 What can you do in your town/village? 3 Would you like to move somewhere else? Why/Why not?

8.1 Listen to a radio interview with a man who moved away from the city. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 1 Jim grew up in Scotland. 2 His family live in London. 3 It took him over an hour to get to work. 4 Jim and his wife moved so their children had more space. 5 The children’s school has only fourteen students. 6 The house is near the sea. 7 Jim still travels a lot for work. 8 He doesn’t like his neighbours. Listen again and find words/phrases that have the same meaning as 1–6. 1 remote 2 full of worry and difficult 3 journey to work 4 students 5 have a good relationship 6 nice and peaceful Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 1 Is it easy or difficult to live in a remote place? 2 Do you think interests and hobbies are the same if you live in a city or in a village? Why/Why not?

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Work in pairs and discuss. 1 Do you like visiting old buildings and houses? 2 What is the most interesting place you have visited? Read the brochure about a house and answer the questions. 1 In which century was the house built? 2 Are all the features of the house old? Read the brochure again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 1 The house has a modern atmosphere. 2 The garden has a large area of grass. 3 The Great Hall is part of the original building. 4 The fireplace in the Great Hall is oen used. 5 The ceiling of the Master Bedroom is colourful. 6 There are paintings of the family on the walls of the bedroom. 7 In the past the kitchens were closed to visitors. 8 The kitchens were built in the 1920s.

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9.1 Listen to a guide giving a guided tour at Bloxenbury House and answer the questions. 1 What is the guide’s name? 2 Which room do they visit first on the tour? 3 What is special about the size of the Great Hall? 4 What can you see on the ceiling? 5 Who gave the table to the owners of the house? 6 When did they give the table to the owners? 7 What is the floor of the hall made of? 8 Where did the wood come from?

Bloxenbury House Built in the late 17th century, Bloxenbury House still holds the atmosphere of days gone by. But it has also managed to change with the times and adapt through the ages. The Garden The design of the garden is very different to when the house was first built. The garden design and layout we can see today was created in 1912 and is filled with similar flowers and trees to when the gardens were created by the owner at that time. The idea was to have a garden with a large lawn and flowers beds, and to give a feeling of open space.

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The Great Hall This is the original part of the house which was started in about 1605. Here you can see the magnificent fireplace and a portrait of the first owner above it, as well as others around the room. The fire is rarely lit these days because of safety reasons. Instead there is a modern heating system to heat the Hall and house. The furniture in this room is not original but it gives an idea of how the Hall looked over 400 years ago. The Master Bedroom Look up when you first enter this room and you will see one of the finest ceilings from the 18th century. Back then it was painted in bright colours but today it is preserved in plain white. The furniture, including the bed, is original, as are the curtains and bedcovers, which date from the same time as the ceiling. The portraits on the walls date from the late 19th century and are of family members of that time. The Kitchens Many visitors to the house find these the most fascinating rooms as they are usually hidden from public view. But this year the kitchens are open to the public and are laid out as if the cooks are preparing a dinner in about 1920. All the equipment on display was used in that period and gives visitors a real feel for how the kitchens looked back then.

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Listen and check. Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 1 Is it important to study history? Why/Why not? 2 Do you think it is important to save old buildings? 3 Is there a building in your town you think is important to keep? Why?

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In the 21st century there was a revolution in air travel and the speed and numbers of people flying increased dramatically. There was also the launch of Concorde, the supersonic plane, which regularly flew from London and Paris to New York in about three hours. But perhaps it’s not the sky we should be looking to for faster travel but an invention of the early 19th century, the train. Train travel revolutionised the transportation of goods and people across countries and continents, and is still a vital means of transport for people across the world. But today, thanks to modern technology, the speed of train travel has increased to unimaginable levels. Back in the 1970s, Japan led the way with the Bullet Train. This still runs today and reaches speeds of between 300kph and 400kph. However, now even the Bullet Train has been overtaken by the Maglev Train, which can reach speeds of over 600kph. These trains use magnets and electricity, which means long distances can be covered very quickly. China is leading the way in high-speed train travel and has trains that travel at around 300kph and a network that links major growing cities across the country. This makes train travel a strong competitor for the airlines. Trains are also considered to be a much more environmentally friendly form of travel. The big question is, will other countries and continents follow this trend in Asia? Some countries in Europe, mainly France, Spain, Italy and Germany, already have an extensive network of high-speed trains. These already link cities and it is hoped that more of these lines will link countries, as with Eurostar that links the UK directly with Belgium and France. So what’s next? We will have to wait and see what the scientists and engineers can come up with and how fast their trains will go. Perhaps the fast train network will grow and we will be travelling at many hundreds of kilometres an hour between countries and the world will become an even smaller place.

Match the words and phrases in bold in the text with their meanings 1–7. 1 connects 2 changed dramatically 3 a way of doing something that is growing or fashionable 4 gone ahead 5 a plane that travels very fast 6 products 7 does not harm the planet Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 1 How do you think transport will change in the future? 2 Do you think driving will be easier in the future? How do you think cars will change?

10.1 Listen to a podcast about cars in the future and answer the questions. 1 What has happened to the number of cars on the road in the past twenty years? 2 What can soware do in cars already? 3 What do navigation devices avoid? 4 What is there a race to find? 5 Where are electric cars mostly driven? 6 Why can’t electric cars go long distances? The words and phrases in the box are from the recording. Complete the sentences with the correct word/phrase. batteries fuels traffic jams pollution around the corner race 1 I always drive this way to avoid the on my way to work. 2 Technology that will make space travel available to everyone is

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Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 1 Do you drive or do you want to learn to drive in the future? 2 Does the amount of traffic on the roads in your town/city make driving difficult? 3 Do you think driver-less cars are a good idea? What are the advantages and disadvantages?