LISTENING & READING

LISTENING & READING

Discuss
• Do you like playing video games? Why / Why not?
B. What do you think the pictures are trying to show? Listen and find out.
C. Read the dialogue and answer the questions.
1. Why is Alex not very happy with his present in
the beginning?
2. Who is Frank?
3. How do you ‘throw’ a bowling ball with the game
console?
4. What stops a player from dropping the controller?
5. Why do they choose to play golf?
6. Who feels confident about winning the game?
1.LISTENING & READING
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2.VOCABULARY
A. Label the pictures with the words in the box.
WORDS/COLLOCATIONS RELATED TO SPORTS
B. Complete the table by ticking the correct boxes.
play go do
volleyball
skiing
karate
on/for a team
a game
windsurfing
in the final
swimming
water sports
athletics
team sports
Look at the pictures and say what will possibly happen.
Use may (not), might (not) or could.
4.PRACTICE
Talk in pairs. Do you prefer playing sports on a game
console or playing real sports? Use the vocabulary
given and think about:
5.SPEAKING
exciting monotonous stay fit
tiring active expensive convenient
fresh air facilities socialise
I prefer real sports because they’re more exciting
and they...
I agree/disagree. I believe playing sports on a
game console is...
• how much it helps you
keep fit
• the place
• the weather conditions
• the cost
• how popular it is
• when you can do it
pass dribble
3.GRAMMAR
Read the examples below. What do the words in
bold express? Choose a, b or c.
• You may need scissors.
• No, it might break.
• So, I could beat you.
a. Something that can possibly happen.
b. Something that can’t possibly happen.
c. Something that will certainly happen.
Grammar Reference p. 131
may, might, could
We use may not / might not to express
lack of possibility in the present or future.
NOTE
2
3
kick
hit score throw
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You will arrive in Ensenada and from there you’ll travel
by boat to Guadalupe Island, one of the best places in
the world to see great white sharks. You’ll spend the
first two nights of your trip on the boat and you will
have the opportunity to eat some traditional Mexican food. In the
afternoon, you’ll watch a diving safety video. If there’s time, your
guides might take you to see the famous Guadalupe fur seals.
1
DAY
There are five shark cages on the boat and they will be
open for diving at 6am, so if you wake up early, you’ll
be able to swim with the sharks before breakfast! You
will spend most of the day diving with sharks. But if you
change your mind, you can sit and watch all the action on a 42’’
TV in the main salon through a special underwater ‘shark cam’.
2
DAY
You will arrive in Cancun early in the morning. After
checking into the hotel, you will spend the rest
of the day taking part in some exciting extreme
sports. Activities on offer include bungee jumping and
windsurfing. You’ll also be able to go parasailing if it’s not too
windy.
3
DAY
During your second day in Cancun, you’ll get the
chance to go sightseeing. You can see fascinating
Mayan ruins at the El Rey archaeological site. Also,
if you visit the Interactive Aquarium, you’ll have the
opportunity to swim with dolphins and touch sea urchins and
stingrays. If you want to see more sights, ask your hotel to
recommend a tour guide.
4
DAY
You will arrive in Acapulco. When you check into the
hotel, a coach will take you to the Papagayo River.
There are a number of sports activities on offer there,
including kayaking and rock climbing. Alternatively,
you can ride d down the river in a speedboat.
5
DAY
This is the last day of your trip, so you’ll have to get
up early for the goodbye gathering. It will take place in
the breakfast area. All participants will receive photos
of the trip. You must check out of the hotel by midday.
If you book your taxi to the airport in advance, you’ll get a 10%
discount.
6
DAY
For more information call 0789 456 2239 and speak to your travel agent.
6bThrills and spills
A. Discuss.
1.READING
• Have you ever been to Mexico on holiday? If not, would you like to go?
• Does the idea of an extreme sports holiday appeal to you, or would you
rather spend your holiday relaxing on the beach?
B. Read the text quickly and choose the best title a, b or c.
a. Relaxing holiday in Mexico b. Adventure! Mexican Style c. Sightseeing in Mexico
C. Read again and complete the postcard.
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D. Find words/phrases in the text that
mean the following:
1. available
(Day 3):
2. a building where people can go
and see water creatures
(Day 4):
3. say that someone or something
is good or suitable
(Day 4):
4. arrive and go through the necessary
procedure before staying at a hotel
(Day 5):
5. a comfortable bus used for long
journeys
(Day 5):
6. people taking part in an activity
(Day 6):
E. Discuss.
• Which of the activities in the
text would you like to try? Why?
2.VOCABULARY
COMPOUND NOUNS
A compound noun is a
combination of two nouns
which function as one word. The
first noun defines the second
one (e.g. bus stop = a stop for
buses).
NOTE
3.GRAMMAR
Read the examples and complete the rule.
Grammar Reference pp. 131-132
CONDITIONAL SENTENCES TYPE 1
if vs when
Read the examples and answer the questions.
• Ken: I’ll go skiing if it snows.
• Ryan: I’ll go skiing when it snows.
1. Do the sentences refer to the present/future or past?
2. Is Ken sure that it will snow?
3. Who will definitely go skiing?
4. Which sentence expresses a condition?
A. Look at the text on page 78 and find
compound nouns.
B. Match the nouns on the left with the
nouns on the right to form compound
nouns.
1. tourist a. agency
2. adventure b. station
3. taxi c. shopping
4. railway d. holiday
5. travel e. rank
6. souvenir f. attraction
Circle the correct words and complete the boxes with if or when.
4.PRACTICE
1.
Ian So, what are you doing next weekend?
Mark I’m going to the beach with my brother. the
weather is / will be good, we go / may go swimming. Why
don’t you come with us?
Ian Sure! you decide / will decide what time you are
leaving, give / will give me a call, OK?
2.
John Is Ted going to swim with the sharks tomorrow?
Carl I don’t know. He does /’ll do it he doesn’t get /
won’t get too scared. We know /’ll know tomorrow morning
he sees / will see the sharks.
John it’s not too much trouble, please take / can take
a picture of him.
Listen and repeat. Notice the intonation and rhythm.
5.INTONATION
1. If you wake up early, you’ll be able to swim with the sharks.
2. If we bring a map, we won’t get lost.
3. If you get home early, we can go shopping tonight.
4. If they don’t have tickets, they won’t be able to get in the museum.
5. If you want to buy souvenirs, go to the town centre.
Go to page 119.
6.SPEAKING
• If you wake up early, you’ll be able to swim with the sharks before
breakfast!
• If there’s time, your guides might take you to see the famous
Guadalupe fur seals.
• If you want to see more sights, ask your hotel to recommend a tour
guide.
If +
, can, must, may, , etc. + base form
imperative
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6c Hot spots
1.VOCABULARY
Which words are related to each place of entertainment?
Complete the table by ticking the correct boxes.
theme park museum bowling alley
exhibits
queue
artefacts
games
indoor
outdoor
rides
A. Discuss.
• Are there many places of entertainment in your
town/city?
• What’s the most popular with people your age?
2.LISTENING
B. Listen to three people talking about places of
entertainment. Which place is each of them talking
about? Match the names with the places.
1. Danny usually goes to this place alone.
2. Danny enjoys the variety of activities on offer.
3. Roger doesn’t like queues.
4. Roger has to go there because of his family.
5. Mike hates preparing before going to this place.
6. Mike thinks that it isn’t always entertaining there.
C. Listen again and write T for True or F for False. Talk in groups of three. Look at the places below and
discuss what you like or don’t like about them. Agree
or disagree using so or neither.
4.SPEAKING
museum t heme park b owling alley
café restaurant
I love going to cafés because...
So do I. / I do too.
I don’t because...
3.GRAMMAR
Read the following dialogues and match the
phrases in bold with their uses.
A: I like going to the city centre.
B: So do I. / I do too.
C: I don’t. It’s very crowded.
A: I can’t ski.
B: C: Well, a. It is used to agree with an affirmative sentence.
b. It is used to agree with a negative sentence.
c. It is used to disagree.
Grammar Reference p. 132
Neither can I. / I can’t either.
I can.
WORDS RELATED TO PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT
TIP
When listening for gist, try to
understand the general idea,
not every single word.
So, Neither, Too, Either
Danny
Roger
Mike
theme park
bowling alley
museum
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WRITING TASK
D. Write a paragraph about your favourite place of
entertainment. Your paragraph should be between
80-100 words.
When writing a paragraph expressing preference:
 explain your ideas by giving examples.
 use phrases like: I think…, I prefer…, I like/love…,
I really enjoy..., I’m fond of..., I’m a big fan of..., I’m
interested in..., I find ... fantastic, etc.
 use a variety of adjectives (interesting, exciting, etc.) to
describe how you feel.
 try not to repeat the same words all the time. Instead,
use subject personal pronouns (he, she, it…), object
personal pronouns (him, her, it…), possessive
adjectives (his, her, its…) and adverbs (here, there).
1. My sister and I love going to the shopping centre.
My sister and I go to the shopping centre every
weekend. The shopping centre is usually crowded,
but my sister and I always have a good time when
we go to the shopping centre.
2. Brian is really interested in reading. Reading
relaxes Brian. There are lots of libraries in Brian’s
neighbourhood and Brian goes to one of the
libraries once a week.
I enjoy going out, but there’s
alley. I find that it’s an interesting place as it gives me the
week and we all have great fun. The bowling alley offers a nice,
relaxing atmosphere. Every year there is a tournament and everyone
to be the best team at the competition. Last year we won first prize and
that was a big success. All the other teams admitted we were the best!
of a team and especially there, at the bowling alley. I wouldn’t give it up
for anything in the world!
one place I prefer going to more often and that’s the bowling
My favourite
place of
entertainment
5.WRITING
A. Discuss.
• What is your favourite place of
entertainment?
• Why do you like going there?
B. Read the paragraph below and answer the questions.
1. Which words/phrases show that the writer likes
this place?
2. What do the highlighted words refer to?
a. we:
b. there:
c. it:
d. them:
e. us:
C. Rewrite the sentences below without repeating the
same words, whenever you can.
A PARAGRAPH EXPRESSING PREFERENCE
chance to spend more time with my friends, have fun and also
exercise a bit. We all meet up there to go bowling three times a
gets excited about it. My friends and I practise together all year round
Some of them even came to ask us for a few tips. It’s great fun being part
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The Harlem Globetrotters show is great entertainment
for both young and old. The world famous basketball team
from the USA amaze their audiences with their sporting
skills and entertain with their amusing antics on court.
The Harlem Globetrotters have been touring the world
since 1972 and over 110 million people in 114 countries
have been applauding and cheering them on ever since.
They have been responsible for making basketball popular
in many countries.
The Harlem Globetrotters have been touring Australia
for the last 5 months and have played over 100 games
around the country. This is your last chance to see them
LIVE! The Globetrotters are playing their last game at the
ANZ Stadium in the Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday
3rd December and tickets are selling fast. So, check them
out! They won’t let you down.
Tickets are on sale online.
Ticket hotline on 0061 110 210 778 944.
Adults $ 90-150
Children &
Seni or Citizens $ 60-110
(Pric es d ep e n d o n seat i n g are a )
Special offers
for families and
groups!
Please ask for
details.
Let the
Harlem Globetrotters
work their magic
on you!
6d It’s showtime!
A. Look at the pictures and the titles of the texts and
guess whether the statements below are True or False.
1.READING
1. The Harlem Globetrotters feature a
sporting event.
2. The Dubai Airshow takes place
every year.
3. Only people from the Middle East
attend the Dubai Airshow.
4. The Harlem Globetrotters only play
in the USA.
B. Read the texts and check your answers in
activity A.
C. Read again and write DA for the Dubai Airshow or
HG for the Harlem Globetrotters.
1. Which show is great family entertainment?
2. Which show is for children and adults?
3. 4. 5. show?
6. 7. Which show has expanded really fast since
it started?
f Which show has been running the longest?
Which show has a discount for families?
Which advertisement is for a one-time-only
Which show takes place in one city only?
Since it started in Dubai, UAE, in 1989, the Dubai Airshow has
grown from 200 exhibits and 25 aircraft to over 800 exhibits
and more than 80 aircraft in the next years. It is held every
two years and it is an extraordinary event in the Middle East
and the fastest growing airshow in the world.
colours of the Emirates Airlines in 2005 and the Airbus A350
XWB in 2009.
This amazing show attracts thousands of visitors from over
100 countries and over 50,000 industry professionals from all
over the world.
The airshow will run for five days this winter at Airport Expo,
Dubai.
Dubai
Airshow
A show
with a difference!
Opening times: 10:00 – 17:30
(displays start at about 14:00)
Prices: $50 for all five days
(visitors over 16 years old)
13th-17th November
Through the years, the top aviation companies have
been offering a memorable show to all visitors. Two
must-see attractions were the Airbus A380, featuring the
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• How long has it been running?
• How long has it been touring?
• Which places has it toured so far?
• What age group is the show for?
• What is it about?
• How have audiences responded?
• Where can you get tickets?
• How much are they?
D. Look at the highlighted words in the texts and match them
with their meanings a-g. There are two extra meanings
which you do not need to use.
1. extraordinary
2. memorable
3. must-see
4. feature
5. court
a. performance
b. to present, to show
c. successful
d. the place where tennis and
basketball are played
e. something that must be
experienced
f. unusual, amazing
g. unforgettable
E. Discuss.
• Which of the shows would you like to see? Why?
• Have you been to any other kind of show? What was it like?
• Is there any show that you would like to go and see?
2.VOCABULARY
PHRASAL VERBS
Match the phrasal verbs 1-6 with their meanings a-f.
Some of them are in the texts on page 82.
1. come across
2. bring back
3. cheer on
4. sell out
5. check out
6. let down
a. disappoint
b. return from somewhere with
something
c. shout to someone in a race or
competition to encourage him/her
d. have no tickets left
e. find by chance
f. look at something that seems
interesting
3.GRAMMAR
The Harlem Globetrotters have been touring the world since 1972.
• When did the Harlem Globetrotters start touring?
• Do they still tour?
PRESENT PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
Grammar Reference p. 132
Read the example and answer the questions. Then complete the rules
about the formation and use of the Present Perfect Progressive.
• The Dubai Airshow has offered visitors a memorable show.
• The Dubai Airshow has been offering visitors memorable shows for
more than 20 years.
Read the sentences below. Which tenses are used? Which sentence
emphasises the result and which the duration of the action?
Complete with the Present Perfect Simple or the
Present Perfect Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
4.PRACTICE
A: Can I take your order?
B: Hello Steve! I didn’t know you were a
waiter here.
A: Well, I am.
B: I come here all the time and I
(1) (never / see) you here
before.
A: I’m new here. I (2)
(work) here for a week now.
B: So, (3) you
(give up) trying to be an artist?
A: No, but I need the extra money. So, I
(4) (try) different parttime
jobs since last year.
B: Sounds interesting. My boss
(5) (look for) someone
to work as a part-time secretary for quite
some time now, so if this place doesn’t
work out for you, let me know.
A: Thanks. So, what would you like?
(6) you
(try) the vegetable soup?
B: Of course, I (7) (come)
here for years. I know the menu very well.
A: Great.
5.SPEAKING
Work in small groups. Think of a
show or make one up. Think of things
to say about it and advertise it to
your classmates. Use the questions
below:
PRESENT PERFECT PROGRESSIVE vs PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
Present Perfect Progressive
or has + + verb +
Use:
the Present Perfect Progressive for actions or situations that started in
the and continue up to the .
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6e Food for thought
WORDS RELATED TO BOOKS
Complete the table below by writing the words in the box under the correct heading.
1.VOCABULARY
poetry
setting
chapter
author
heroine
novel
disappointing
character
blurb
science fiction
(un)realistic
review
adventure
descriptive
critic
best-selling
book genres people adjectives nouns
biography hero action-packed plot
Choose a book you have read and tick the appropriate
boxes in the table below. Then discuss your answers in
small groups.
2.SPEAKING
excellent OK terrible
plot
illustrations
writing style
ending
I think the plot of the book was amazing.
I disagree. I think it was unrealistic, but I really
liked the ending.
A. Discuss.
• Who is your favourite author?
• Can you name three of his/her
best books?
3.LISTENING
B. Look at the books below
and guess the answer to the
questions. Then listen to a
book critic talking and check
your answers.
1. Who is the author of the books?
2. What do you think they are about?
3. What genre do the books belong to?
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C. Listen again and choose the correct answer a or b.
1. Niles thinks A Journey to the Centre
of the Earth
a. is disappointing.
b. is an exciting adventure.
2. The members of the expedition in
A Journey to the Centre of the Earth were
a. three men and the Professor.
b. three men including the Professor.
4.WRITING A BOOK REVIEW
A. Discuss.
• In your opinion, what makes a book successful?
• Do you read book reviews? Are you influenced by them?
B. Below is a book review which appeared in a college
magazine. Read the review and answer the questions.
1. Did the book critic like the book?
2. What tense does the book critic use to describe the plot?
Although it was
published in 1994, Green
Sands: My Five Years
in the Saudi Desert is
still a popular book. In
this novel, the writer,
Martha Kirk, gives a
descriptive account
of her experience in
Saudi Arabia that will
definitely amaze the
reader.
The book is set in
the 1980s, on a farm somewhere in the desert,
some 90 kilometres from Riyadh. The heroine,
Martha Kirk herself, talks about the five years she
spent in Saudi Arabia, after moving there with her
husband. The two Americans are given the amazing
opportunity to meet not just new people, but also
a different culture and lifestyle.
Green Sands: My Five Years in the Saudi Desert is a
well-written book. The plot is exciting and the
characters are very realistic. It is a fascinating book
that won’t let you down! I definitely recommend it!
Book Review
by Bill Chesterton
WRITING TASK
E. Write a review of a book you’ve recently read. Your
review should be between 100-120 words.
When writing a book review:
 choose a book you know well and make a plan of
what you are going to write.
 give some general information about the book
(e.g. title, author, genre).
 only mention a general outline of the plot. Don’t
include too many details and don’t reveal the
ending. Remember to use the Present Simple
when describing the plot.
 express your opinion of the book and say whether
you recommend it or not.
C. What is the topic of each paragraph? Read the
review again and match.
1st para: Introduction
2nd para: Main Part
3rd para: Conclusion
book critic’s opinion
general information
about the book
setting and plot
D. Read the sentences and decide which paragraph
you would find them in. Write I for Introduction,
M for Main Part and C for Conclusion.
1. The book was written by Mark Twain.
2. The hero tries to save the world.
3. This book is a science-fiction novel.
4. It’s suitable for both children and adults.
5. I was very disappointed by the book.
6. Ned is an important character in the book.
3. Captain Nemo appears
a. in more than one book by Jules Verne.
b. in A Journey to the Centre of the Earth.
4. The men in The Mysterious Island
a. are helped by a stranger.
b. are in danger because of a stranger.
For expressions/phrases, see page 123.
TIP
When listening, don’t assume that an answer
is correct just because the speakers mention
a word that is in the activity. Listen carefully
before you answer.
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6 Round-up
A. Circle the correct words.
VOCABULARY
1. Thomas passed / shot the ball to Paul.
2. We featured / booked a room in a very nice
hotel.
3. The plot / chapter of the book is very
interesting. I certainly recommend it.
4. There was a very long queue / artefact outside
the post office.
5. The children saw sharks and dolphins at the
ruins / aquarium.
6. There is a taxi station / rank opposite the
park.
7. That book is disappointing / memorable.
None of my friends liked it.
8. Golf is an exciting indoor / outdoor sport.
9. This author / hero has written twelve books.
10. The tickets were sold / checked out in three
days!
B. Complete with the words in the box.
1. We love going to theme .
They’re lots of fun.
2. There are many tourist in
Spain.
3. Ask Hasan to help you. He won’t
you down.
4. Let’s go to the new bowling
on Airport Street.
5. They won first at the
bowling tournament.
6. The at the back of the book
really makes you want to read it.
7. Luckily, I had the to travel
for a year when I finished school.
8. The museum visitors from
all over the world.
prize blurb parks attracts
attractions let alley opportunity
C. Circle the correct words.
GRAMMAR
1. Our team lose / will lose if we don’t play well tomorrow.
2. If we hurry, we don’t miss / won’t miss the museum
opening.
3. My brother Abdulaziz and I may travel / will travel to
Egypt, but we haven’t decided for sure yet.
4. If / When you check into the hotel, give me a call, so I can
come and pick you up.
5. If you’re hungry, have / will have some of my sandwich.
6. Ibrahim couldn’t / might not come with us this evening if
he feels ill.
7. If we wait / will wait a little longer, the bus might come.
8. We won’t go rock climbing if / when it rains. We’ll stay at
home.
D. Complete with the Present Perfect Simple or the
Present Perfect Progressive of the words in brackets.
1.
A: (you / ever / be) parasailing, Tom?
B: Of course. It’s my hobby. I (do) it for
the past ten years actually. It’s great fun.
A: I (never / try) parasailing.
2.
My brother Naif (always / want) to be a
writer. Two years ago he joined a local book club and since
then they (read) hundreds of books.
He (write) a novel for months now. Naif
(also / work) on some book reviews.
Anyway, he (not tell) me the name
of the novel yet. He wants it to be a surprise. But he says the
plot is one of the most interesting he
(ever / write).
COMMUNICATION
E. Complete the dialogues.
1.
A: I can’t go bungee jumping. I’m afraid of heights.
B: I.
C: Well, I . I love a little adventure in
my life.
2.
A: I find going to a café every day boring.
B: I too.
C: I ! I can spend hours there.
3.
A: Omer didn’t like the second chapter.
B: I didn’t .
A: I . I thought it was amazing!
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4.
A: I’ve never been kayaking.
B: I. Do you want to go?
A: I don’t know. I’m a bit scared.
B: Well, I , but I think we’ll
enjoy it.
F. Complete the dialogue with the sentences a-g.
There are two extra sentences which you do not
need to use.
a. Anyway, if you see me having fun, you’ll change
your mind and will want to join me.
b. I got a very good discount.
c. Neither have I.
d. I do too.
e. You can’t stop me from trying it now.
f. So am I.
g. Check it out!
Stan I’m very excited about our holiday.
Mike (1) Have you packed your
bags yet?
Stan No, I haven’t.
Mike (2) By the way, I’ve arranged
for us to go rock climbing while we’re there.
Stan No way! I’m not trying that.
Mike Well, I am. (3)
Stan I won’t. I don’t think you should try it either.
Mike (4) I’ve already paid for it.
Stan Why did you pay in advance?
Mike (5)
Listen to four short dialogues and answer the questions.
Choose a, b or c.
LISTENING
1. What sport are the people talking about?
a. volleyball
b. golf
c. basketball
2. What do the people definitely want to do during
their holiday?
a. do water sports
b. go on a cruise
c. go souvenir shopping
3. How did the men feel about the zoo?
a. It wasn’t for adults.
b. It was boring.
c. It was great.
4. Where do the people decide to go?
a. To a restaurant.
b. To the bowling alley.
c. To a museum.
Choose one of the statements below and then work
in two groups. Group A should argue against the
statement. Group B should argue for it. Think about
the ideas given.
SPEAKING
CLASS DEBATE
SELF-ASSESSMENT
Read the following and tick the appropriate boxes.
For the points you are unsure of, refer back to the
relevant sections in the module.
Now I can...
 talk about things that can possibly happen
 talk about conditions and their results
 talk about sports
 talk about different places of entertainment
 express agreement/disagreement
 write a paragraph expressing preference
 talk about books
 write a book review
• cost
• how comfortable you are
• queue
• the noise
• travelling
to venue
• quiet environment
• variety of books
• access to the Internet
• concentrate more easily
Studying in the library is better than studying at
home.
It’s better to watch sports on TV than live
• the excitement
• the atmosphere
and the people
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Cross-curricular page
C. Read again and complete the sentences.
1. The Mango Festival is held in Jizan.
2. The region of Jizan produces a lot of .
3. The growers their products during the festival.
4. There are also for children.
5. The festival is ideal for .
A. Discuss.
• What are some of the most popular events in your country?
• Which is your favourite? / Why?
Mango Festival
in JiZan
Every year in May, the people of the province of Jizan organise a
mango festival. It’s the annual Mango Festival held in the city of Abu
Arish and it lasts for five days.
The Jizan province is situated in the south-west of Saudi Arabia and it
is very famous for its high-quality production of tropical fruits such as
mangoes. In fact, the agricultural tests on mango fruit started in 1972.
Today, there are about 450,000 mango trees in Jizan between 1-18
years old and about 2000 farms, which produce mangoes in different
tastes and types.
‘The festival has improved tourism in our region,’ a lot of people admit.
The main aim of the festival, though, is to promote the agricultural
products of the province. However, people have great fun at the
same time. During the festival the growers display all the different
types of mangoes they cultivate. For the farmers there are various
competitions they can take part in and for the rest of the visitors there
are activities through which they can learn a lot about mangoes. They
even learn how to grow a healthy mango tree. Children’s shows and
other competitions or quizzes for visitors just add to the entertainment
offered at the festival.
The mango festival is ideal for people who love mangoes, since they
have the opportunity to taste various types of mangoes and learn
different mango recipes. That’s why every year the festival is a great
success!
POEM
“Let’s get active!”
Go to page 125.
B. Read the title of the text and look at the pictures. What do you know about the event?
Listen, read and check your answers.
Social Studies
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What’s your ideal job?
What qualifications would you need for it?
Discuss:
a CV
an advertisement for an English language course
a dialogue at the bank
people doing different jobs
three happy colleagues
Flick through the module and find...
In this module you will...
learn to carry out transactions
talk about work and workplaces
learn to describe your qualifications
learn to ask for confirmation
learn to express interest, surprise and make exclamations
learn to express result
learn to use the Past Perfect Simple
learn to write a CV
learn to write an e-mail giving information
7 Good job
Optional
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A. Discuss.
1.LISTENING & READING
• Do you have a bank account?
• If yes, how often do you put money in it?
• How do you feel about using cash machines?
B. Listen to three dialogues and
decide where each of them is
taking place. Write 1, 2 or 3 next
to the names of the places.
3.
Bank clerk Good afternoon.
Customer Hello, I’d like to open a new account.
Bank clerk OK. Let me tell you about our latest account. It’s
called Silversaver and it has an interest rate of 5%.
Customer Sounds good.
Bank clerk And we will also give you a debit card free of charge.
Customer Isn’t that the same as a cash card?
Bank clerk No, with a debit card you can pay for things and
the amount is directly taken from your account.
Customer I can’t use Internet banking with that account,
can I?
Bank clerk Of course, you can. You can also get up to £50
cashback at various shops and supermarkets.
Customer That’s useful.
Bank clerk Here’s a brochure. If you have any questions,
don’t hesitate to ask.
1. When you exchange money,
2. When you enter your PIN three times incorrectly,
3. When you put your card in a cash machine,
4. When you use a debit card,
5. When you use cashback,
C. Read the dialogues and match the two halves of the sentences.
a t the bank
a t a cash machine
a t a bureau de change
a. the cash machine may ‘swallow’ your card.
b. it asks for your PIN number.
c. you get money back from shops.
d. you usually have to pay commission.
e. money is directly taken from your account.
1.
Clerk Good morning, how can I help you?
Man I’d like to exchange some euros into Japanese yen.
What’s the exchange rate?
Clerk One euro is 113 yen.
Man OK, let me see. How much will I need to spend? Erm...
here’s €200. You charge commission, don’t you?
Clerk Yes, we charge 1% commission. Is that OK?
Man That’s fine.
Clerk So, here’s your money.
Man Thank you.
2.
Saad What’s taking you so long?
Nasir I’m trying to withdraw some money.
Saad Didn’t you want to make a deposit?
Nasir I’ve already done that. Then I took my
card and got the receipt, but I realised
we need money for the supermarket, so
I tried to withdraw some.
Saad And?
Nasir It won’t accept my PIN number.
Saad Maybe you entered it incorrectly.
Nasir But it worked before, didn’t it? Let me
try once more.
Saad How many times have you entered it?
Nasir This is the third time.
Saad I hope it doesn’t swallow your card.
Nasir It’s OK, it’s working now.
7a Need some cash?
cash
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1. You should start saving money. Don’t
it on things you don’t actually need.
2. The good thing about cash machines is that you can
deposit or money without having to
wait in a queue to see a bank clerk.
3. Charlie refused to go on a business trip to London,
but I .
4. I spelt the name on the envelope correctly, but I spelt
the address .
5. We had to pay €1000 for the furniture, but the
delivery was .
2.VOCABULARY
OPPOSITES
Look at the words/phrases in bold. Find their opposites
in the dialogues on page 90 and complete the sentences
with their correct form.