tag question examples
GRAMMAR Read the examples and notice the words in
bold.
In which sentence does the speaker in the
dialogue expect the listener to agree? In which
sentence does the speaker express surprise?
• Didn’t you want to make a deposit?
• Isn’t that the same as a cash card?
NEGATIVE QUESTIONS
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QUESTION TAGS
Read the examples, notice the words in bold and
then complete the rules by circling the correct
words.
• You charge commission, don’t you?
• But it worked before, didn’t it?
• I can’t use Internet banking with that account,
can I?
A. Read the situations and make negative questions.
1. You’re surprised that your brother doesn’t know
how to use a cash machine. What do you say?
2. You see a man who you think went to the same
school as you. What do you say to him?
3. Your best friend buys a new book but you’re quite
sure he’s read it before. What do you say?
B. Complete the dialogues with the correct question
tags.
1.
A: Saud, you went to the bank today, ?
B: No. You didn’t tell me to go, ?
A: Yes, I did.
B: Sorry.
A: You can go tomorrow, ?
B: Of course.
4.PRACTICE
2.
A: The banks are closed today, ?
B: Yes, but there’s a cash machine round the corner.
You’ve seen it, ?
A: You’re right. I’ll go there.
B: You won’t be long, ?
A: No, I just need to check something.
B: You don’t have Internet banking, ?
A: No, I don’t.
5.INTONATION
A. Listen and repeat. In which sentence is the speaker
not sure about something and wants to confirm it? In
which sentence is the speaker sure and expects the
listener to agree?
There’s a new bank on Greenfield Street, isn’t there?
There’s a new bank on Greenfield Street, isn’t there?
B. Listen and repeat. Is the intonation rising or
falling ?
1. You’ll lend me some money, won’t you?
2. Faisal hasn’t closed his bank account, has he?
3. Your cousin lives in Riyadh, doesn’t he?
4. We aren’t working this Saturday, are we?
5. You change your PIN number often, don’t you?
6. Tom didn’t spend all the money, did he?
• Question tags are short questions which we put at
the beginning / end of a sentence.
• They are formed with an auxiliary / a main verb
(am, is, are, was, were, have, has, do, does, did, can,
could, will, etc.) and a subject personal pronoun (I,
you, he, she, etc.).
• We use a positive / negative question tag with a
negative sentence and a positive / negative question
tag with a positive sentence.
6.SPEAKING
Go to page 121.
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7b Job satisfaction
A. Discuss.
1.READING
• What do you think makes employees
happy with their job?
B. Read the text quickly. What is the writer’s
main purpose? Choose a, b or c.
a. To criticise employers of big companies.
b. To inform people about the working
conditions some companies offer.
c. To advertise different businesses.
Let’s get down
to business
Because big salaries and large bonuses aren’t always
enough to keep employees happy, some companies are
software company in Los Angeles, USA, for example, has
built a number of on-site facilities for its employees. Staff
can visit the hairdresser’s, leave their cars at the car wash
and their clothes at the dry-cleaner’s – for free! There’s also
hours a day! What a treat!
When employees of a San Francisco-based software
Here, they can play video games, pool or table tennis.
Alternatively, staff members can take part in outdoor
activities, like basketball or tennis. The employees of this
that they often don’t want to go home!
Many companies also organise annual holidays and
took all its employees white-water rafting. And, in the UK,
a mobile phone company organised a special end-of-year
art festival for its 17,000 employees. Some of the most
famous artists in the UK took part and staff members had
the opportunity to meet them – how thrilling!
Some companies offer their staff members slightly more
every month’s best employee a day off, as well as a gift
of $100. The company also offers on-site golf lessons and
tennis classes, and there is even a library for staff members
who want to read a book and enjoy some quiet time. Many
place to work that they wouldn’t dream of looking for a job
anywhere else!
C. Read again and complete the sentences.
1. A software company in Los Angeles doesn’t charge its
employees anything for their
clothes or when they want to wash .
They can also free of charge all day
long.
2. Employees at a San Francisco company can go
outside and play or
during their break. Sometimes they have so much
fun at work they don’t want .
3. were taken to an art festival by a
UK mobile phone company.
4. Some employees of a US insurance company
are offered a day off and and all
of them can spend a quiet moment in the
.
D. Look at the highlighted words in the text and match
them with their meanings a-g.
a. trips or short journeys usually
lasting for a day
b. go towards
c. think about something in a
particular way
d. food of high quality and often
expensive
e. nice, enjoyable
f. things you are offered as well
as your salary
g. company
1. perks
2. gourmet
3. head for
4. pleasant
5. outings
6. firm
7. consider
E. Discuss.
• Which of the perks mentioned in the text do you
think would create the happiest work environment?
• Imagine you’re the manager of your own company.
What kind of unusual perks would you offer your
employees?
now offering their staff exciting and unusual perks. A
an on-site restaurant that serves free gourmet meals 24
company need a break, they head for the games room.
company say that their work environment is so pleasant
outings for their staff. Last year, a US supermarket chain
unusual perks. For example, a US insurance firm gives
employees consider this company to be such a wonderful
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2.VOCABULARY
Complete the sentences with the words in the boxes.
1. Faisal has a new . He started
last Monday.
2. Tim Barkley is an of Fiji Bank. His
sent him to Suva last week.
3. My brother is a graphic designer and has a(n)
on the third floor of that building with a large
in it. But he also works at home in his .
4. Khalid is the manager of a software and in
his free time he does volunteer work for a(n)
which helps protect the environment.
3.GRAMMAR
Read the examples below. Which words does the speaker want
to emphasise?
EXCLAMATORY SENTENCES
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• How thrilling!
• It’s so pleasant!
• What a treat!
• It’s such a wonderful place!
Read the examples, answer the questions 1-3 and complete the
rules.
CLAUSES OF RESULT
• The employees say that their work environment is so pleasant
that they often don’t want to go home!
• The employees say that their work environment is such a
pleasant place that they often don’t want to go home!
1. What don’t the employees want to do?
2. Why don’t they want to do it?
3. What does so... that... and such... that... express?
Complete the dialogues with how, what, so
or such.
1.
A: I had a tiring day!
B: Why? What happened?
A: We had a lot of work to
do that we didn’t have time for a break.
B: So, you haven’t eaten?
A: No, I’m hungry I could
eat anything right now.
2.
A: Why are you late?
B: I woke up late that I
missed the bus, and the next one was
half an hour later.
A: a nightmare!
B: Did Mr Smith notice I wasn’t here?
A: No, he’s busy these days
he never comes out of his office.
B: lucky I am!
4.PRACTICE
• your boss
• your colleagues
• the money you make
• the perks you receive
• the facilities
• the working hours / days
• the days off / holidays you get
• the breaks you can have
5.SPEAKING
Talk in pairs.
Student A: Imagine that you work for the
ideal company. Tell Student B about it.
Think about the ideas given below and use
so/such... that.
My boss is so friendly that he’s like a
best friend to me.
How lucky you are!
WORDS EASILY CONFUSED
Student B: Respond to what Student A
says using How...! or What...!
work job
employer employee
office study desk
company organisation
TIP
Listen carefully to the other
person and show interest or
surprise.
To make exclamations use:
• how and so before adjectives/adverbs
• what and such before nouns or adjectives + nouns
To express result use:
- so + or adverb + (that)...
- such + (a/an) + (adjective) + + (that)...
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7c A successful CV
Yes No
Do you have a university degree?
Do you have previous work
experience?
Are you fluent in more than
one language?
Are you computer literate?
Do you have good people skills?
Can you work overtime?
Do you want a full-time job?
1.VOCABULARY
Read the table below and tick what is true about you.
LEXICAL SET: QUALIFICATIONS
A. Discuss.
• Have you ever been to a job interview?
• What kind of questions are people asked?
2.SPEAKING
B. ROLE PLAY
Talk in pairs.
Student A: Imagine that you’re applying for a job and
Student B is interviewing you. Tell him/her which job
you’re applying for and answer his/her questions.
Student B: Imagine that Student A has applied for a
job in the company you work for. Interview him/her
using ideas from activity 1 and your own.
3.GRAMMAR
Read the examples and answer the questions.
REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS
Complete the sentences using the verbs in the box and
reflexive pronouns.
1. Ann felt ill, so she some tea.
2. Be careful! You’ll with that
knife.
3. I want to a suit from that
shop over there for my job interview.
4. Did you in the mirror today?
5. We at the restaurant
yesterday.
4.PRACTICE
enjoyed cut made look at buy
A. Discuss.
• What do you think might go wrong during a job
interview?
• Can you think of any reasons for which a person
might not get the job?
5.LISTENING
B. Listen to two conversations and answer the questions.
1. a. Where did Mark’s interview take place?
b. Can Mark speak French?
2. a. What does Robert do?
b. Does he want a full-time or a part-time job?
• Ted taught himself English.
• Mr Abdullah taught him English.
• Do you ever stay at home by yourself?
• Children, be careful. You might hurt yourselves.
What does the phrase by yourself mean?
What’s the difference between yourself and
yourselves?
In which sentence does the pronoun refer
to the subject?
Which job are you applying for?
I’m applying for the job of...
Do you have...?
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Hotel Manager needed for
Palace Hotel
Applicants must:
• have a Master’s degree in Hospitality
Management
• have a BA in Business and Management
• have previous work experience
• be fluent in at least two foreign languages
(one must be Italian)
• be computer literate
• be able to work overtime and during holidays
Red Sea Hotel
is looking for a Hotel Manager
Applicants must:
• have a degree
• have at least 10 years’ work experience
• speak French fluently
• be computer literate
• be available to work weekends
6.WRITING A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
A. Discuss.
• Have you ever written a CV?
• What information do you believe should/shouldn’t
be included in someone’s CV?
B. Read John Forrester’s CV and match the headings a-f
with the parts of the CV 1-6.
a. Education
b. Personal Skills
c. Work Experience
d. References
e. Personal Information
f. Interests
C. Read the advertisements. Which of the three jobs is
most suitable for John Forrester? Why?
WRITING TASK
D. Write your own
CV. When writing a CV:
remember to be brief and to the point.
don’t write information that is unnecessary
(e.g. appearance, irrelevant awards).
group the information in separate sections
(personal information, work experience,
education, personal skills, interests, references).
focus on your abilities and strong points which
are relevant to the job you are applying for.
don’t write full sentences (e.g. write ‘good
knowledge of Italian’ rather than ‘I can speak
Italian well’).
do not use informal language.
highlight important information in bold.
1.
Name: John Forrester
Address: 5 Shipston St, Epsom, Surrey KT18 2LR
Telephone: Home: 01372 639823
Mobile: 07939 876982
Date of birth: 03.06.1980
2.
2008 – present Hotel manager at Park Hotel
- in charge of 25 employees
- interview, hire and train employees
2006 – 2008 Assistant manager at Hyde Hotel
- in charge of ordering food and supplies
- organised special events for guests
3.
2003 – 2004 University of Kent
MBA in Hospitality Management
1999 – 2003 The Robert Gordon University
BA in International Hospitality Management
4.
• Fluent in Spanish and German, good knowledge of Italian
• Advanced user of MS Excel, and an intermediate user of
MS Word, Access, FrontPage and Outlook programs
• Good people and communication skills
5.
Travelling, learning about different cultures
6.
Available upon request
Curriculum Vitae
Yanbu Luxury Hotel
Position: Hotel Manager
We offer:
• full-time work in an excellent working
environment
We require:
• a Master’s degree
• previous work experience (at least 4 years)
• knowledge of at least two foreign languages
• good knowledge of computers
• driving licence
• a pleasant personality
• two letters of reference
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7d I quit!
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A. Discuss.
1.READING
• What do you think the worst job in the world is?
• Which of the following make people not like their
job?
B. Read the text quickly and match the names of
the people with the job they are describing. Two
people are describing the same job.
salary working hours employer
colleagues routine workplace
You are in: Discussion Point
Tuesday, 30th March, 11:33pm
Someone’s got to do it...
Tell us your bad job experiences. It can’t be that
bad, can it?
I once worked at a sweet factory putting sugar on sweets
and biscuits. I thought it would be nice because I was a
big fan of sweets. Well, I used to go home with sugar in
my hair, up my nose and in my ears! It was disgusting and
the smell was so strong that I couldn’t get used to it. I
only lasted a week, but one good thing did come out of
my experience. By the time I left, I had given up sweets
altogether.
Larry Mitchell, Southampton
the penguins and the other animals in general, but cleaning
up after them wasn’t much fun, as you can imagine. The
worst job I had was in the monkey reserve. You see, as
visitors drove through, monkeys usually climbed on their
cars for a free ride. At the exit of the reserve, one of
us had to stop the monkeys from getting into the next
reserve. I can tell you, chasing monkeys around with a stick
in the middle of the summer is not fun at all.
Dan Given, Hemsby
customers’ orders, answering calls and in general, dealing
with people and their complaints. You see, I work at a
call centre and the things I have to put up with are awful.
Just because people can’t see you face-to-face, they think
it’s OK to be rude. It was really difficult in the beginning,
but by the end of the first month, I had learnt not to take
it too personally. Once, I got so angry with a customer, I
shouted back at him, and it almost cost me my job.
Faisal Ahmed, Jeddah
could be worse. I could still be working there. I don’t know
how I lasted a month at the box factory. I’d had enough
before the end of the first week. It was exhausting on the
body, but what it did to your mind was most worrying.
Boring, just isn’t a strong enough word. I worked with a
man who had been there for twenty years! He told me he
dreamt of boxes, he saw boxes when he closed his eyes,
and he even tasted boxes when he ate. I was so glad when
I was fired!
Willy Hawkins, Bath
1. extremely unpleasant, horrible (Larry):
2. an area of land that is protected (Dan):
3. a thin piece of wood (Dan):
4. accept something that is annoying, without
complaining (Faisal):
5. help somebody remember something (Willy):
6. really tiring (Willy):
D. Find words/phrases in the text that mean the
following:
E. Discuss.
• Which of the jobs in the text would you least like
to do? Why?
zookeeper
factory worker
call centre agent
Larry
Dan
Faisal
Willy
1. I worked there for a month.
2. I soon got used to it.
3. I was happy when I lost my job.
4. I enjoyed part of my job.
5. My job helped me improve my health.
6. I still have the same job.
7. I worked there for less than a month.
C. Read again and write L for Larry, D for Dan,
F for Faisal or W for Willy.
I worked for one summer at a safari park. I liked feeding
My job can be really hard sometimes as it involves taking
I often remind myself, no matter how bad things get, they
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construction
emergency services
2.VOCABULARY
JOBS
Look at the groups of words below. Can you add any
more to each group?
3.GRAMMAR
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
Read the examples. Which action
happened first and which happened
second? Then complete the rule.
• By the time I left, I had given up sweets altogether.
• Sam had sent a CV to the company before he got the job.
• Yesterday, we took the kids to the zoo. We hadn’t been
there before.
Complete with the Past Simple or the Past Perfect Simple of the verbs in brackets.
A: Hey, William. you (take) the car to the garage today?
B: Yeah, but listen to this. When I (get) there, they (close) for lunch. So
I (park) outside and (go) for a walk. Then I (remember) something.
I (leave) my wallet and my keys in the car! I (run) back, but the car was gone.
A: What?
B: I was shocked! But then I realised what (happen). The mechanic (take) the car
inside to fix it.
A: Without asking?
B: Well, he (see) the keys in the car and thought it (be) OK to take it.
4.PRACTICE
Make a timeline of events in your life, like the
one below. Write the events on a piece of paper,
in random order, and give them to your partner.
Then talk in pairs. Ask each other questions as
in the example.
5.SPEAKING
get a bike finish school go to university get first job
2003 2004 2005 2009
| | | |
Had you passed your driving test before you went to university?
Yes, I had.
paramedic lifeguard rescue squad
media
journalist cameraman
builder painter plumber
newsreader
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
+ past participle
We use the Past Perfect Simple for an action which
had happened before another action in the past.
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• course: (1)
• qualifications needed? (2)
• course lasts (3) weeks
• (4) lessons per week
(Mondays and (5) )
• Mewbury College
• fees: (6)
Top Class training
7e Sign up
1.VOCABULARY
Read the sentences and try to guess the meaning of the words/phrases in bold.
1. Sam signed up for a Spanish class but he’s broke, so
I don’t know how he’s going to pay the fees.
2. If you want to get a certificate at the end of the
course, you have to attend all the classes.
3. My friend is trying to manage having both a big
family and a career.
4. You can’t really learn gardening from a book. You
need to get out there and do some practical work.
5. Jason has just completed his Master’s degree and is
now looking for a job.
A. Discuss.
• What sort of training courses do you know of?
• Would you like to sign up for one? Why / Why not?
2.LISTENING
B. Somebody is calling to ask about training courses
and is listening to a recorded message. Listen to the
message and complete the advertisement below.
C. Now you will hear the caller speaking with a call
centre agent. Listen and complete the caller’s notes.
Student A: Imagine that you want to attend
one of the courses above. Student B is a
receptionist at a college with training courses.
Use the prompts to ask Student B questions
about the course you are interested in.
3.SPEAKING
ROLE PLAY
Hair
dressing
Basic Computing
Photography
Interior
design
How long / last?
How much / fees?
Where / take place?
When / lessons?
How many / students per class?
need / qualifications or equipment?
offer / practical work?
certificate / when finish?
Student B: Imagine that
you are a receptionist at a
college which is offering
the four training courses
shown above. Answer
Student A’s questions
about the courses with
ideas of your own.
Topclass
Training Courses
FOR AGES: (1)
COURSES
AVAILABLE: - Building/construction
- (2) training
- (3)
And many more!
WE OFFER: - Seminars
- (4)
- Distance learning
All students receive a certificate
at the end of the course
What are you waiting for?
WORDS RELATED TO TRAINING COURSES
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3.
4.
5.
When writing an e-mail giving information:
use appropriate expressions to begin and end your
e-mail.
do not copy the wording in the advertisement. Try to
rephrase it, add comments and relevant information.
use linking words/phrases to connect your ideas
(e.g. To begin with, What’s more, Finally, As for,
However).
in the last paragraph, mention that you are willing to
give any additional information.
1. The course is for people between the ages
2.
4.WRITING AN E-MAIL GIVING INFORMATION
A. Read the e-mail below and answer the questions.
1. Why is Saleh writing to Jerry?
2. What sort of information did Jerry ask for?
3. What other information might be useful to Jerry?
4. What does Saleh think about the course?
5. What is the topic of each of the paragraphs in
the e-mail?
Hi Jerry,
It was great to hear from you. At the moment, I’m working as a photographer for a local newspaper,
and I’m very busy. Anyway, I would be more than happy to give you some information about the
photography training course I attended.
To begin with, I’ll tell you about the course itself. It was a very well-organised four-week course.
The lessons lasted till six in the evening and they were three times a week. They took place at Grand
College and the facilities were great. As for the teachers, they were experienced and very helpful.
I found it very easy to work with them and I’ve even kept in touch with some of them. However, the
fees were quite expensive, but it was definitely worth it. When the course was completed, I received
a certificate and, as you already know, I managed to find a job within weeks.
So, if you’re thinking about signing up for the course, I recommend it. If there’s anything else you’d like
to know, don’t hesitate to ask.
Best wishes,
Saleh
contact: Richard Robinson
555 -3246
COMPUTER
Course
Mon, TUES, Wed
10:30am-3pm
sign up now
20%
discount
B. Read the information below taken from advertisements. Write full sentences as in the example.
For beginners or for people who have some knowledge
of English, but want to become more fluent
• • friendly, experienced teachers
• small classes (max. 6 students)
• certificates for all students who
complete the course
For more information contact Greyson College
2-month intensive course (9-2 daily)
ONLY
£650
C. Imagine that you are working in an English-speaking
country. A friend of yours is coming to live there because
he/she has found a job, and he/she wants to know about the
English course that you attended. Look at the advertisement
below and write an e-mail to your friend giving information.
Your e-mail should be between 80-100 words.
WRITING TASK
of 18 and 24.
age group
18 -24
LEARNENGLISH
fees: € 250
5 week course
99
7 Round-up
A. Circle the correct words.
VOCABULARY
B. Complete the sentences with prepositions.
1. Greg is fluent Spanish, but he can’t speak
a word of French.
2. Children under five enter the museum free
charge.
3. Are you applying the job of a journalist?
4. Can I take the day tomorrow?
5. I don’t think the teacher can put with
John any longer.
6. What’s your date birth?
7. Who’s charge of collecting fees?
1. I accept / refuse to leave until I speak to the manager.
2. My employee / employer fired me yesterday.
3. There are three charge / cash machines in my
neighbourhood.
4. We can’t hire this applicant / customer because he
has no previous experience.
5. Why didn’t anyone inform / attend me about the
meeting?
GRAMMAR
D. Circle the correct words.
1. My daughter can’t eat by herself / herself yet.
2. Aren’t you going to tell them / themselves what
happened?
3. I hate it when you only think about myself / yourself.
E. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold.
1. Amanda is very rude. (so)
2. I couldn’t work because the kids were making noise.
(so much)
3. Salim enjoys working as a teacher, right? (doesn’t)
4. The day had been very tiring so I didn’t want to go
out for dinner. (such)
5. It was such a crowded place that we couldn’t sit
anywhere. (so)
6. That is a great idea! (what)
F. Complete the dialogue with question tags.
A: Hey, you haven’t seen my holiday photos,
?
B: No, you went to India, ?
A: Yeah, it was wonderful.
B: You know something, these photos...
A: They’re not very good, I know. I need a new camera,
?
B: You don’t have a digital camera, ?
A: No, I really need one. And they’re really cheap these
days, ?
B: Yeah, they are.
A: Then you won’t mind getting me one,
?
B: What?
COMMUNICATION
C. Complete the dialogue with the Past Simple or the
Past Perfect Simple of the verbs in brackets.
A: Do you know what Ken did last night? We
(1) (arrange) to meet outside
the museum, but when I (2)
(get) there, he (3) (already / go)
inside.
B: Really?
A: Yes, but I (4) (not know). So, I
(5) (wait) for fifteen minutes
outside. By the time I (6)
(buy) a ticket and (7) (get) in,
he (8) (already / see) the
exhibition!
G. Put the dialogues in order.
4. I think I lost my mobile phone. I can’t find it / itself
anywhere.
5. I burnt myself / me while I was cooking yesterday.
6. Our friend Nasir invited us / ourselves to his house
for dinner.
1.
Thank you, how much do you want to deposit?
Yes, it’s 67899897.
OK. Do you have the account number?
£600. Can I also deposit money at the cash machine?
Good morning. What can I do for you?
Yes, you can.
I’d like to make a deposit.
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You will hear four conversations. For questions 1-4, choose
the picture which answers the question correctly.
LISTENING
1. What perks does the man receive?
2. What does the man do?
A. Talk in pairs. Use the prompts in the boxes to
compare the two jobs.
SPEAKING
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...
carry out transactions
talk about work, workplaces and describe
my qualifications
ask for confirmation
express interest, surprise and make
exclamations
express result
use the Past Perfect Simple
write a CV
write an e-mail giving information
a. b. c.
a. b. c.
4. What kind of training course has the woman
attended?
a. b. c.
3. What time is the job interview?
a. b. c.
BASIC
COOKERY
BASIC
French
GARDENING
FOR
BEGINNERS
Think about:
salary working hours employer
colleagues routine workplace
exhausting boring (un)pleasant
tiring overtime face-to-face
I think that … is better because …
I disagree. I believe that …
B. Which job do you believe you are more suitable for?
Why?
I think that I am more suitable for … because …
I am more suitable for …
MADRID
LON DON
7/10/11
2.
We charge 1%.
That’s good. I’d like to exchange $1000 into euros.
commission do you charge?
I’d like to ask you something. How much
Good afternoon. How can I help?
OK, I’ll just check the exchange rate.
Thank you.
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Culture page
B. Read the text and answer the questions.
1. In which countries can you find riyals?
2. How many halala are SAR12?
3. Which countries have the dollar as currency?
4. Where does the $ sign come from?
5. What is the currency rate of the Saudi riyal?
A. Look at the pictures and the title of the text. What do you know about the Saudi riyal and the dollar?
Listen, read and check your answers.
The Saudi riyal (SAR) is the name of the currency
used in Saudi Arabia. Here are some interesting
facts about the Saudi riyal...
The name riyal can also be found in Qatar (Qatari riyal)
as well as in Oman (Omani rial).
The Saudi riyal is divided into 100 halala or 20 ghirsh.
There are halala coins of 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 and
banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 riyals.
According to many sources, modern riyals were made
by King Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud and have the name of the
new Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on them.
In 1961, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100 riyal banknotes were
issued. This was done in order to help pilgrims to
Makkah, who would otherwise have to carry heavy
loads of coins on their long journey.
The
dollar is the name of the currency used in several
countries in the world, such as the USA, Canada,
Australia and New Zealand. Here are some interesting
facts about the
dollar...
The name
dollar has its roots in a silver coin called a thaler
which was used in Europe for almost 400 years.
The dollar sign ‘$’ first appeared in business documents
between English-Americans and Spanish-Americans in the
1770s. There are many explanations for how the sign was
formed.
One of the most popular is that it
comes from a handwritten form of ps,
the abbreviation for the plural of peso.
Later, the dollar sign was found with
two vertical lines. The most popular
theory for this sign is a combination
of the letters U and S, from United States.
The Canadian $1 coin is usually called the loonie, after the
Canadian bird on it and the $2 coin is called a toonie. Also,
the Canadian and the US dollar are usually called
bucks.
Since 2003, the currency rate of the riyal is officially
fixed at 1US dollar=3.745 Saudi riyals
SAUDI RIYALvs DOLLAR
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Optional
Why do you think it’s interesting
to learn about other cultures?
What are the most important
celebrations in your country?
Discuss:
an e-mail of invitation
a recipe for a Peruvian dish
customs and gestures from different countries
two friends talking about life on a farm
a text about Alaska natives
Flick through the module and find...
In this module you will...
learn how to report statements, questions,
commands and requests
talk about food and quantity
learn to give and follow instructions
learn about customs from different countries
talk about a different lifestyle
learn how to write a recipe
talk about imaginary situations and learn to
make wishes
write an e-mail accepting or refusing an
invitation and making arrangements
8 Diversity
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8a Not my cup of tea
A. Discuss.
1.LISTENING & READING
• What types of holiday do you like?
• Describe your best/worst holiday
experience.
B. Look at the picture below. Where do you think
the man is? Listen and find out.
1. Steve is trying to find a new
as a teacher.
2. I woke up early because I had a lot of
to do at home.
2.VOCABULARY
WORDS EASILY CONFUSED
Complete with the correct form of the words in the boxes.
chore job
A week later…
Jay Victor! Long time no see! So, how was your
holiday?
Victor Hi Jay. Well, I wouldn’t exactly call it a holiday. Life
on the farm is more like a full-time job.
Jay Really? Why?
Victor Let me describe my first day there. To begin with,
my uncle woke me up at five o’clock...
Jay In the morning? Why?
Victor He told me that we should feed the cows and clean
the barn.
Jay Wow! And did you have to do that every morning?
Victor Of course! The animals need to eat every day, you
know! But it wasn’t just that! You see, I don’t like
having breakfast. I have a glass of milk, at best.
Jay Oh, oh! Did you have to drink goat milk or
something?
Victor No, no! It wasn’t that. My uncle said that we had a
lot of work to do that day and we needed to have a
good breakfast.
Jay Lucky you! Fresh bread, cheese, eggs, milk, cereal…
Victor Well, everything was delicious, but it took me a
while to realise why my uncle insisted on a full
breakfast. My tasks were to feed the cows and milk
them, clean the barn and pick lots of fruit and
vegetables. By noon and after all those chores, I was
dead tired and I was starving!
Jay Ha, ha! So are you going back next year?
Victor Well, my uncle and I had good laughs together; but
farm life is definitely not my cup of tea!
C. Read the dialogues and answer the questions.
1. Why did Uncle Bob wake Victor up at five in the morning?
2. Does Uncle Bob always have breakfast on the farm?
3. Who didn’t know anything about life on a farm?
4. What did Victor have to do on his first day on the farm?
5. Did Victor like his holiday experience?
3. Did James anything about the
accident he had last night?
4. Ken didn’t me about his
wedding. I think he forgot.
say tell
Uncle Bob Rise and shine, Victor! It’s
almost dawn. We should feed
the cows and clean the barn.
Victor ... what? Uncle, it’s still... five
o’clock in the morning!
Uncle Bob Well, I let you oversleep a
little! We have a lot of work to
do today. But first we need to
have a good breakfast.
Victor Oh, no, no. I usually skip
breakfast.
Uncle Bob Not on the farm, mister. You
should eat well because it’s
going to be a long day. Come
on!
Victor Urghh!
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3.GRAMMAR
Read the examples, answer the questions and
complete the rules on the right.
GRAMMAR Read the examples and notice the words in
bold.
In which sentence does the speaker in the
dialogue expect the listener to agree? In which
sentence does the speaker express surprise?
• Didn’t you want to make a deposit?
• Isn’t that the same as a cash card?
NEGATIVE QUESTIONS
Grammar Reference p. 132
QUESTION TAGS
Read the examples, notice the words in bold and
then complete the rules by circling the correct
words.
• You charge commission, don’t you?
• But it worked before, didn’t it?
• I can’t use Internet banking with that account,
can I?
A. Read the situations and make negative questions.
1. You’re surprised that your brother doesn’t know
how to use a cash machine. What do you say?
2. You see a man who you think went to the same
school as you. What do you say to him?
3. Your best friend buys a new book but you’re quite
sure he’s read it before. What do you say?
B. Complete the dialogues with the correct question
tags.
1.
A: Saud, you went to the bank today, ?
B: No. You didn’t tell me to go, ?
A: Yes, I did.
B: Sorry.
A: You can go tomorrow, ?
B: Of course.
4.PRACTICE
2.
A: The banks are closed today, ?
B: Yes, but there’s a cash machine round the corner.
You’ve seen it, ?
A: You’re right. I’ll go there.
B: You won’t be long, ?
A: No, I just need to check something.
B: You don’t have Internet banking, ?
A: No, I don’t.
5.INTONATION
A. Listen and repeat. In which sentence is the speaker
not sure about something and wants to confirm it? In
which sentence is the speaker sure and expects the
listener to agree?
There’s a new bank on Greenfield Street, isn’t there?
There’s a new bank on Greenfield Street, isn’t there?
B. Listen and repeat. Is the intonation rising or
falling ?
1. You’ll lend me some money, won’t you?
2. Faisal hasn’t closed his bank account, has he?
3. Your cousin lives in Riyadh, doesn’t he?
4. We aren’t working this Saturday, are we?
5. You change your PIN number often, don’t you?
6. Tom didn’t spend all the money, did he?
• Question tags are short questions which we put at
the beginning / end of a sentence.
• They are formed with an auxiliary / a main verb
(am, is, are, was, were, have, has, do, does, did, can,
could, will, etc.) and a subject personal pronoun (I,
you, he, she, etc.).
• We use a positive / negative question tag with a
negative sentence and a positive / negative question
tag with a positive sentence.
6.SPEAKING
Go to page 121.
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7b Job satisfaction
A. Discuss.
1.READING
• What do you think makes employees
happy with their job?
B. Read the text quickly. What is the writer’s
main purpose? Choose a, b or c.
a. To criticise employers of big companies.
b. To inform people about the working
conditions some companies offer.
c. To advertise different businesses.
Let’s get down
to business
Because big salaries and large bonuses aren’t always
enough to keep employees happy, some companies are
software company in Los Angeles, USA, for example, has
built a number of on-site facilities for its employees. Staff
can visit the hairdresser’s, leave their cars at the car wash
and their clothes at the dry-cleaner’s – for free! There’s also
hours a day! What a treat!
When employees of a San Francisco-based software
Here, they can play video games, pool or table tennis.
Alternatively, staff members can take part in outdoor
activities, like basketball or tennis. The employees of this
that they often don’t want to go home!
Many companies also organise annual holidays and
took all its employees white-water rafting. And, in the UK,
a mobile phone company organised a special end-of-year
art festival for its 17,000 employees. Some of the most
famous artists in the UK took part and staff members had
the opportunity to meet them – how thrilling!
Some companies offer their staff members slightly more
every month’s best employee a day off, as well as a gift
of $100. The company also offers on-site golf lessons and
tennis classes, and there is even a library for staff members
who want to read a book and enjoy some quiet time. Many
place to work that they wouldn’t dream of looking for a job
anywhere else!
C. Read again and complete the sentences.
1. A software company in Los Angeles doesn’t charge its
employees anything for their
clothes or when they want to wash .
They can also free of charge all day
long.
2. Employees at a San Francisco company can go
outside and play or
during their break. Sometimes they have so much
fun at work they don’t want .
3. were taken to an art festival by a
UK mobile phone company.
4. Some employees of a US insurance company
are offered a day off and and all
of them can spend a quiet moment in the
.
D. Look at the highlighted words in the text and match
them with their meanings a-g.
a. trips or short journeys usually
lasting for a day
b. go towards
c. think about something in a
particular way
d. food of high quality and often
expensive
e. nice, enjoyable
f. things you are offered as well
as your salary
g. company
1. perks
2. gourmet
3. head for
4. pleasant
5. outings
6. firm
7. consider
E. Discuss.
• Which of the perks mentioned in the text do you
think would create the happiest work environment?
• Imagine you’re the manager of your own company.
What kind of unusual perks would you offer your
employees?
now offering their staff exciting and unusual perks. A
an on-site restaurant that serves free gourmet meals 24
company need a break, they head for the games room.
company say that their work environment is so pleasant
outings for their staff. Last year, a US supermarket chain
unusual perks. For example, a US insurance firm gives
employees consider this company to be such a wonderful
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2.VOCABULARY
Complete the sentences with the words in the boxes.
1. Faisal has a new . He started
last Monday.
2. Tim Barkley is an of Fiji Bank. His
sent him to Suva last week.
3. My brother is a graphic designer and has a(n)
on the third floor of that building with a large
in it. But he also works at home in his .
4. Khalid is the manager of a software and in
his free time he does volunteer work for a(n)
which helps protect the environment.
3.GRAMMAR
Read the examples below. Which words does the speaker want
to emphasise?
EXCLAMATORY SENTENCES
Grammar Reference p. 133
• How thrilling!
• It’s so pleasant!
• What a treat!
• It’s such a wonderful place!
Read the examples, answer the questions 1-3 and complete the
rules.
CLAUSES OF RESULT
• The employees say that their work environment is so pleasant
that they often don’t want to go home!
• The employees say that their work environment is such a
pleasant place that they often don’t want to go home!
1. What don’t the employees want to do?
2. Why don’t they want to do it?
3. What does so... that... and such... that... express?
Complete the dialogues with how, what, so
or such.
1.
A: I had a tiring day!
B: Why? What happened?
A: We had a lot of work to
do that we didn’t have time for a break.
B: So, you haven’t eaten?
A: No, I’m hungry I could
eat anything right now.
2.
A: Why are you late?
B: I woke up late that I
missed the bus, and the next one was
half an hour later.
A: a nightmare!
B: Did Mr Smith notice I wasn’t here?
A: No, he’s busy these days
he never comes out of his office.
B: lucky I am!
4.PRACTICE
• your boss
• your colleagues
• the money you make
• the perks you receive
• the facilities
• the working hours / days
• the days off / holidays you get
• the breaks you can have
5.SPEAKING
Talk in pairs.
Student A: Imagine that you work for the
ideal company. Tell Student B about it.
Think about the ideas given below and use
so/such... that.
My boss is so friendly that he’s like a
best friend to me.
How lucky you are!
WORDS EASILY CONFUSED
Student B: Respond to what Student A
says using How...! or What...!
work job
employer employee
office study desk
company organisation
TIP
Listen carefully to the other
person and show interest or
surprise.
To make exclamations use:
• how and so before adjectives/adverbs
• what and such before nouns or adjectives + nouns
To express result use:
- so + or adverb + (that)...
- such + (a/an) + (adjective) + + (that)...
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7c A successful CV
Yes No
Do you have a university degree?
Do you have previous work
experience?
Are you fluent in more than
one language?
Are you computer literate?
Do you have good people skills?
Can you work overtime?
Do you want a full-time job?
1.VOCABULARY
Read the table below and tick what is true about you.
LEXICAL SET: QUALIFICATIONS
A. Discuss.
• Have you ever been to a job interview?
• What kind of questions are people asked?
2.SPEAKING
B. ROLE PLAY
Talk in pairs.
Student A: Imagine that you’re applying for a job and
Student B is interviewing you. Tell him/her which job
you’re applying for and answer his/her questions.
Student B: Imagine that Student A has applied for a
job in the company you work for. Interview him/her
using ideas from activity 1 and your own.
3.GRAMMAR
Read the examples and answer the questions.
REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS
Complete the sentences using the verbs in the box and
reflexive pronouns.
1. Ann felt ill, so she some tea.
2. Be careful! You’ll with that
knife.
3. I want to a suit from that
shop over there for my job interview.
4. Did you in the mirror today?
5. We at the restaurant
yesterday.
4.PRACTICE
enjoyed cut made look at buy
A. Discuss.
• What do you think might go wrong during a job
interview?
• Can you think of any reasons for which a person
might not get the job?
5.LISTENING
B. Listen to two conversations and answer the questions.
1. a. Where did Mark’s interview take place?
b. Can Mark speak French?
2. a. What does Robert do?
b. Does he want a full-time or a part-time job?
• Ted taught himself English.
• Mr Abdullah taught him English.
• Do you ever stay at home by yourself?
• Children, be careful. You might hurt yourselves.
What does the phrase by yourself mean?
What’s the difference between yourself and
yourselves?
In which sentence does the pronoun refer
to the subject?
Which job are you applying for?
I’m applying for the job of...
Do you have...?
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Hotel Manager needed for
Palace Hotel
Applicants must:
• have a Master’s degree in Hospitality
Management
• have a BA in Business and Management
• have previous work experience
• be fluent in at least two foreign languages
(one must be Italian)
• be computer literate
• be able to work overtime and during holidays
Red Sea Hotel
is looking for a Hotel Manager
Applicants must:
• have a degree
• have at least 10 years’ work experience
• speak French fluently
• be computer literate
• be available to work weekends
6.WRITING A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
A. Discuss.
• Have you ever written a CV?
• What information do you believe should/shouldn’t
be included in someone’s CV?
B. Read John Forrester’s CV and match the headings a-f
with the parts of the CV 1-6.
a. Education
b. Personal Skills
c. Work Experience
d. References
e. Personal Information
f. Interests
C. Read the advertisements. Which of the three jobs is
most suitable for John Forrester? Why?
WRITING TASK
D. Write your own
CV. When writing a CV:
remember to be brief and to the point.
don’t write information that is unnecessary
(e.g. appearance, irrelevant awards).
group the information in separate sections
(personal information, work experience,
education, personal skills, interests, references).
focus on your abilities and strong points which
are relevant to the job you are applying for.
don’t write full sentences (e.g. write ‘good
knowledge of Italian’ rather than ‘I can speak
Italian well’).
do not use informal language.
highlight important information in bold.
1.
Name: John Forrester
Address: 5 Shipston St, Epsom, Surrey KT18 2LR
Telephone: Home: 01372 639823
Mobile: 07939 876982
Date of birth: 03.06.1980
2.
2008 – present Hotel manager at Park Hotel
- in charge of 25 employees
- interview, hire and train employees
2006 – 2008 Assistant manager at Hyde Hotel
- in charge of ordering food and supplies
- organised special events for guests
3.
2003 – 2004 University of Kent
MBA in Hospitality Management
1999 – 2003 The Robert Gordon University
BA in International Hospitality Management
4.
• Fluent in Spanish and German, good knowledge of Italian
• Advanced user of MS Excel, and an intermediate user of
MS Word, Access, FrontPage and Outlook programs
• Good people and communication skills
5.
Travelling, learning about different cultures
6.
Available upon request
Curriculum Vitae
Yanbu Luxury Hotel
Position: Hotel Manager
We offer:
• full-time work in an excellent working
environment
We require:
• a Master’s degree
• previous work experience (at least 4 years)
• knowledge of at least two foreign languages
• good knowledge of computers
• driving licence
• a pleasant personality
• two letters of reference
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7d I quit!
REGISTER | FAQ | MEMBERS LIST
A. Discuss.
1.READING
• What do you think the worst job in the world is?
• Which of the following make people not like their
job?
B. Read the text quickly and match the names of
the people with the job they are describing. Two
people are describing the same job.
salary working hours employer
colleagues routine workplace
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Tuesday, 30th March, 11:33pm
Someone’s got to do it...
Tell us your bad job experiences. It can’t be that
bad, can it?
I once worked at a sweet factory putting sugar on sweets
and biscuits. I thought it would be nice because I was a
big fan of sweets. Well, I used to go home with sugar in
my hair, up my nose and in my ears! It was disgusting and
the smell was so strong that I couldn’t get used to it. I
only lasted a week, but one good thing did come out of
my experience. By the time I left, I had given up sweets
altogether.
Larry Mitchell, Southampton
the penguins and the other animals in general, but cleaning
up after them wasn’t much fun, as you can imagine. The
worst job I had was in the monkey reserve. You see, as
visitors drove through, monkeys usually climbed on their
cars for a free ride. At the exit of the reserve, one of
us had to stop the monkeys from getting into the next
reserve. I can tell you, chasing monkeys around with a stick
in the middle of the summer is not fun at all.
Dan Given, Hemsby
customers’ orders, answering calls and in general, dealing
with people and their complaints. You see, I work at a
call centre and the things I have to put up with are awful.
Just because people can’t see you face-to-face, they think
it’s OK to be rude. It was really difficult in the beginning,
but by the end of the first month, I had learnt not to take
it too personally. Once, I got so angry with a customer, I
shouted back at him, and it almost cost me my job.
Faisal Ahmed, Jeddah
could be worse. I could still be working there. I don’t know
how I lasted a month at the box factory. I’d had enough
before the end of the first week. It was exhausting on the
body, but what it did to your mind was most worrying.
Boring, just isn’t a strong enough word. I worked with a
man who had been there for twenty years! He told me he
dreamt of boxes, he saw boxes when he closed his eyes,
and he even tasted boxes when he ate. I was so glad when
I was fired!
Willy Hawkins, Bath
1. extremely unpleasant, horrible (Larry):
2. an area of land that is protected (Dan):
3. a thin piece of wood (Dan):
4. accept something that is annoying, without
complaining (Faisal):
5. help somebody remember something (Willy):
6. really tiring (Willy):
D. Find words/phrases in the text that mean the
following:
E. Discuss.
• Which of the jobs in the text would you least like
to do? Why?
zookeeper
factory worker
call centre agent
Larry
Dan
Faisal
Willy
1. I worked there for a month.
2. I soon got used to it.
3. I was happy when I lost my job.
4. I enjoyed part of my job.
5. My job helped me improve my health.
6. I still have the same job.
7. I worked there for less than a month.
C. Read again and write L for Larry, D for Dan,
F for Faisal or W for Willy.
I worked for one summer at a safari park. I liked feeding
My job can be really hard sometimes as it involves taking
I often remind myself, no matter how bad things get, they
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construction
emergency services
2.VOCABULARY
JOBS
Look at the groups of words below. Can you add any
more to each group?
3.GRAMMAR
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
Read the examples. Which action
happened first and which happened
second? Then complete the rule.
• By the time I left, I had given up sweets altogether.
• Sam had sent a CV to the company before he got the job.
• Yesterday, we took the kids to the zoo. We hadn’t been
there before.
Complete with the Past Simple or the Past Perfect Simple of the verbs in brackets.
A: Hey, William. you (take) the car to the garage today?
B: Yeah, but listen to this. When I (get) there, they (close) for lunch. So
I (park) outside and (go) for a walk. Then I (remember) something.
I (leave) my wallet and my keys in the car! I (run) back, but the car was gone.
A: What?
B: I was shocked! But then I realised what (happen). The mechanic (take) the car
inside to fix it.
A: Without asking?
B: Well, he (see) the keys in the car and thought it (be) OK to take it.
4.PRACTICE
Make a timeline of events in your life, like the
one below. Write the events on a piece of paper,
in random order, and give them to your partner.
Then talk in pairs. Ask each other questions as
in the example.
5.SPEAKING
get a bike finish school go to university get first job
2003 2004 2005 2009
| | | |
Had you passed your driving test before you went to university?
Yes, I had.
paramedic lifeguard rescue squad
media
journalist cameraman
builder painter plumber
newsreader
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
+ past participle
We use the Past Perfect Simple for an action which
had happened before another action in the past.
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• course: (1)
• qualifications needed? (2)
• course lasts (3) weeks
• (4) lessons per week
(Mondays and (5) )
• Mewbury College
• fees: (6)
Top Class training
7e Sign up
1.VOCABULARY
Read the sentences and try to guess the meaning of the words/phrases in bold.
1. Sam signed up for a Spanish class but he’s broke, so
I don’t know how he’s going to pay the fees.
2. If you want to get a certificate at the end of the
course, you have to attend all the classes.
3. My friend is trying to manage having both a big
family and a career.
4. You can’t really learn gardening from a book. You
need to get out there and do some practical work.
5. Jason has just completed his Master’s degree and is
now looking for a job.
A. Discuss.
• What sort of training courses do you know of?
• Would you like to sign up for one? Why / Why not?
2.LISTENING
B. Somebody is calling to ask about training courses
and is listening to a recorded message. Listen to the
message and complete the advertisement below.
C. Now you will hear the caller speaking with a call
centre agent. Listen and complete the caller’s notes.
Student A: Imagine that you want to attend
one of the courses above. Student B is a
receptionist at a college with training courses.
Use the prompts to ask Student B questions
about the course you are interested in.
3.SPEAKING
ROLE PLAY
Hair
dressing
Basic Computing
Photography
Interior
design
How long / last?
How much / fees?
Where / take place?
When / lessons?
How many / students per class?
need / qualifications or equipment?
offer / practical work?
certificate / when finish?
Student B: Imagine that
you are a receptionist at a
college which is offering
the four training courses
shown above. Answer
Student A’s questions
about the courses with
ideas of your own.
Topclass
Training Courses
FOR AGES: (1)
COURSES
AVAILABLE: - Building/construction
- (2) training
- (3)
And many more!
WE OFFER: - Seminars
- (4)
- Distance learning
All students receive a certificate
at the end of the course
What are you waiting for?
WORDS RELATED TO TRAINING COURSES
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3.
4.
5.
When writing an e-mail giving information:
use appropriate expressions to begin and end your
e-mail.
do not copy the wording in the advertisement. Try to
rephrase it, add comments and relevant information.
use linking words/phrases to connect your ideas
(e.g. To begin with, What’s more, Finally, As for,
However).
in the last paragraph, mention that you are willing to
give any additional information.
1. The course is for people between the ages
2.
4.WRITING AN E-MAIL GIVING INFORMATION
A. Read the e-mail below and answer the questions.
1. Why is Saleh writing to Jerry?
2. What sort of information did Jerry ask for?
3. What other information might be useful to Jerry?
4. What does Saleh think about the course?
5. What is the topic of each of the paragraphs in
the e-mail?
Hi Jerry,
It was great to hear from you. At the moment, I’m working as a photographer for a local newspaper,
and I’m very busy. Anyway, I would be more than happy to give you some information about the
photography training course I attended.
To begin with, I’ll tell you about the course itself. It was a very well-organised four-week course.
The lessons lasted till six in the evening and they were three times a week. They took place at Grand
College and the facilities were great. As for the teachers, they were experienced and very helpful.
I found it very easy to work with them and I’ve even kept in touch with some of them. However, the
fees were quite expensive, but it was definitely worth it. When the course was completed, I received
a certificate and, as you already know, I managed to find a job within weeks.
So, if you’re thinking about signing up for the course, I recommend it. If there’s anything else you’d like
to know, don’t hesitate to ask.
Best wishes,
Saleh
contact: Richard Robinson
555 -3246
COMPUTER
Course
Mon, TUES, Wed
10:30am-3pm
sign up now
20%
discount
B. Read the information below taken from advertisements. Write full sentences as in the example.
For beginners or for people who have some knowledge
of English, but want to become more fluent
• • friendly, experienced teachers
• small classes (max. 6 students)
• certificates for all students who
complete the course
For more information contact Greyson College
2-month intensive course (9-2 daily)
ONLY
£650
C. Imagine that you are working in an English-speaking
country. A friend of yours is coming to live there because
he/she has found a job, and he/she wants to know about the
English course that you attended. Look at the advertisement
below and write an e-mail to your friend giving information.
Your e-mail should be between 80-100 words.
WRITING TASK
of 18 and 24.
age group
18 -24
LEARNENGLISH
fees: € 250
5 week course
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7 Round-up
A. Circle the correct words.
VOCABULARY
B. Complete the sentences with prepositions.
1. Greg is fluent Spanish, but he can’t speak
a word of French.
2. Children under five enter the museum free
charge.
3. Are you applying the job of a journalist?
4. Can I take the day tomorrow?
5. I don’t think the teacher can put with
John any longer.
6. What’s your date birth?
7. Who’s charge of collecting fees?
1. I accept / refuse to leave until I speak to the manager.
2. My employee / employer fired me yesterday.
3. There are three charge / cash machines in my
neighbourhood.
4. We can’t hire this applicant / customer because he
has no previous experience.
5. Why didn’t anyone inform / attend me about the
meeting?
GRAMMAR
D. Circle the correct words.
1. My daughter can’t eat by herself / herself yet.
2. Aren’t you going to tell them / themselves what
happened?
3. I hate it when you only think about myself / yourself.
E. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold.
1. Amanda is very rude. (so)
2. I couldn’t work because the kids were making noise.
(so much)
3. Salim enjoys working as a teacher, right? (doesn’t)
4. The day had been very tiring so I didn’t want to go
out for dinner. (such)
5. It was such a crowded place that we couldn’t sit
anywhere. (so)
6. That is a great idea! (what)
F. Complete the dialogue with question tags.
A: Hey, you haven’t seen my holiday photos,
?
B: No, you went to India, ?
A: Yeah, it was wonderful.
B: You know something, these photos...
A: They’re not very good, I know. I need a new camera,
?
B: You don’t have a digital camera, ?
A: No, I really need one. And they’re really cheap these
days, ?
B: Yeah, they are.
A: Then you won’t mind getting me one,
?
B: What?
COMMUNICATION
C. Complete the dialogue with the Past Simple or the
Past Perfect Simple of the verbs in brackets.
A: Do you know what Ken did last night? We
(1) (arrange) to meet outside
the museum, but when I (2)
(get) there, he (3) (already / go)
inside.
B: Really?
A: Yes, but I (4) (not know). So, I
(5) (wait) for fifteen minutes
outside. By the time I (6)
(buy) a ticket and (7) (get) in,
he (8) (already / see) the
exhibition!
G. Put the dialogues in order.
4. I think I lost my mobile phone. I can’t find it / itself
anywhere.
5. I burnt myself / me while I was cooking yesterday.
6. Our friend Nasir invited us / ourselves to his house
for dinner.
1.
Thank you, how much do you want to deposit?
Yes, it’s 67899897.
OK. Do you have the account number?
£600. Can I also deposit money at the cash machine?
Good morning. What can I do for you?
Yes, you can.
I’d like to make a deposit.
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You will hear four conversations. For questions 1-4, choose
the picture which answers the question correctly.
LISTENING
1. What perks does the man receive?
2. What does the man do?
A. Talk in pairs. Use the prompts in the boxes to
compare the two jobs.
SPEAKING
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...
carry out transactions
talk about work, workplaces and describe
my qualifications
ask for confirmation
express interest, surprise and make
exclamations
express result
use the Past Perfect Simple
write a CV
write an e-mail giving information
a. b. c.
a. b. c.
4. What kind of training course has the woman
attended?
a. b. c.
3. What time is the job interview?
a. b. c.
BASIC
COOKERY
BASIC
French
GARDENING
FOR
BEGINNERS
Think about:
salary working hours employer
colleagues routine workplace
exhausting boring (un)pleasant
tiring overtime face-to-face
I think that … is better because …
I disagree. I believe that …
B. Which job do you believe you are more suitable for?
Why?
I think that I am more suitable for … because …
I am more suitable for …
MADRID
LON DON
7/10/11
2.
We charge 1%.
That’s good. I’d like to exchange $1000 into euros.
commission do you charge?
I’d like to ask you something. How much
Good afternoon. How can I help?
OK, I’ll just check the exchange rate.
Thank you.
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Culture page
B. Read the text and answer the questions.
1. In which countries can you find riyals?
2. How many halala are SAR12?
3. Which countries have the dollar as currency?
4. Where does the $ sign come from?
5. What is the currency rate of the Saudi riyal?
A. Look at the pictures and the title of the text. What do you know about the Saudi riyal and the dollar?
Listen, read and check your answers.
The Saudi riyal (SAR) is the name of the currency
used in Saudi Arabia. Here are some interesting
facts about the Saudi riyal...
The name riyal can also be found in Qatar (Qatari riyal)
as well as in Oman (Omani rial).
The Saudi riyal is divided into 100 halala or 20 ghirsh.
There are halala coins of 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 and
banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 riyals.
According to many sources, modern riyals were made
by King Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud and have the name of the
new Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on them.
In 1961, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100 riyal banknotes were
issued. This was done in order to help pilgrims to
Makkah, who would otherwise have to carry heavy
loads of coins on their long journey.
The
dollar is the name of the currency used in several
countries in the world, such as the USA, Canada,
Australia and New Zealand. Here are some interesting
facts about the
dollar...
The name
dollar has its roots in a silver coin called a thaler
which was used in Europe for almost 400 years.
The dollar sign ‘$’ first appeared in business documents
between English-Americans and Spanish-Americans in the
1770s. There are many explanations for how the sign was
formed.
One of the most popular is that it
comes from a handwritten form of ps,
the abbreviation for the plural of peso.
Later, the dollar sign was found with
two vertical lines. The most popular
theory for this sign is a combination
of the letters U and S, from United States.
The Canadian $1 coin is usually called the loonie, after the
Canadian bird on it and the $2 coin is called a toonie. Also,
the Canadian and the US dollar are usually called
bucks.
Since 2003, the currency rate of the riyal is officially
fixed at 1US dollar=3.745 Saudi riyals
SAUDI RIYALvs DOLLAR
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Optional
Why do you think it’s interesting
to learn about other cultures?
What are the most important
celebrations in your country?
Discuss:
an e-mail of invitation
a recipe for a Peruvian dish
customs and gestures from different countries
two friends talking about life on a farm
a text about Alaska natives
Flick through the module and find...
In this module you will...
learn how to report statements, questions,
commands and requests
talk about food and quantity
learn to give and follow instructions
learn about customs from different countries
talk about a different lifestyle
learn how to write a recipe
talk about imaginary situations and learn to
make wishes
write an e-mail accepting or refusing an
invitation and making arrangements
8 Diversity
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8a Not my cup of tea
A. Discuss.
1.LISTENING & READING
• What types of holiday do you like?
• Describe your best/worst holiday
experience.
B. Look at the picture below. Where do you think
the man is? Listen and find out.
1. Steve is trying to find a new
as a teacher.
2. I woke up early because I had a lot of
to do at home.
2.VOCABULARY
WORDS EASILY CONFUSED
Complete with the correct form of the words in the boxes.
chore job
A week later…
Jay Victor! Long time no see! So, how was your
holiday?
Victor Hi Jay. Well, I wouldn’t exactly call it a holiday. Life
on the farm is more like a full-time job.
Jay Really? Why?
Victor Let me describe my first day there. To begin with,
my uncle woke me up at five o’clock...
Jay In the morning? Why?
Victor He told me that we should feed the cows and clean
the barn.
Jay Wow! And did you have to do that every morning?
Victor Of course! The animals need to eat every day, you
know! But it wasn’t just that! You see, I don’t like
having breakfast. I have a glass of milk, at best.
Jay Oh, oh! Did you have to drink goat milk or
something?
Victor No, no! It wasn’t that. My uncle said that we had a
lot of work to do that day and we needed to have a
good breakfast.
Jay Lucky you! Fresh bread, cheese, eggs, milk, cereal…
Victor Well, everything was delicious, but it took me a
while to realise why my uncle insisted on a full
breakfast. My tasks were to feed the cows and milk
them, clean the barn and pick lots of fruit and
vegetables. By noon and after all those chores, I was
dead tired and I was starving!
Jay Ha, ha! So are you going back next year?
Victor Well, my uncle and I had good laughs together; but
farm life is definitely not my cup of tea!
C. Read the dialogues and answer the questions.
1. Why did Uncle Bob wake Victor up at five in the morning?
2. Does Uncle Bob always have breakfast on the farm?
3. Who didn’t know anything about life on a farm?
4. What did Victor have to do on his first day on the farm?
5. Did Victor like his holiday experience?
3. Did James anything about the
accident he had last night?
4. Ken didn’t me about his
wedding. I think he forgot.
say tell
Uncle Bob Rise and shine, Victor! It’s
almost dawn. We should feed
the cows and clean the barn.
Victor ... what? Uncle, it’s still... five
o’clock in the morning!
Uncle Bob Well, I let you oversleep a
little! We have a lot of work to
do today. But first we need to
have a good breakfast.
Victor Oh, no, no. I usually skip
breakfast.
Uncle Bob Not on the farm, mister. You
should eat well because it’s
going to be a long day. Come
on!
Victor Urghh!
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3.GRAMMAR
Read the examples, answer the questions and
complete the rules on the right.
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