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Skills Booklet

2013-2014

Upper Intermediate(B2)

Up-to-date material linked to a structured course - a unique solution.

CEF level: B2

Copyright Hot English Publishing SL 2013www.hotenglishmagazine.com

Practical Englishlanguage skills for successful

communication!Learn to speak English effectively.

Increase your range of vocabulary and useful expressions. Practise writing e-mails, giving presentations, makingtelephone calls, negotiating... and lots, lots more.


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The Skills Booklets Hot English magazine

The Learn Hot English Method is a unique learning system for students of English. It offers fresh materialon a mont y asis wit in a structure ormat.

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Unit Page

1 Story time!Vocabulary: Story telling Language structures:Present tenses

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2 Problems!Vocabulary: Mistakes Language structures:Past tense review

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3 Safe & sound!Vocabulary: Insurance Language structures: Perfect tenses

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4 Crime & punishmentVocabulary: Crime Language structures:Modal verbs

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5 Food fun!Vocabulary:Food Language structures: Future tenses; verbs & prepositions

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6 Travel away!Vocabulary: Travel Language structures: Relative clauses

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7 Money matters!Vocabulary: Money Language structures: Gerunds & infinitives

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8 In the news!Vocabulary: News stories Language structures: Linking words / conjunctions

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Revision / Progress Test 48

9 Techno fun!Vocabulary:Gadgets Language structures: The Future Perfect & The Future Continuous / Compound adjectives

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10 Art funVocabulary: Art Language structures: Conditional structures

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11 Anecdote alert!Vocabulary: Anecdotes Language structures: The Third Conditional / Word formation

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12 Going out!Vocabulary: Having fun Language structures: Future Passives / Phrasal verb particles

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13 Social splash!Vocabulary: Socialising Language structures:Short answers

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14 Finding solutionsVocabulary:Problems Language structures: Perfect Modal verbs / The use of get

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15 Product promotion!Vocabulary:Marketing Language structures: The Passive

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16 Lets talk!Vocabulary:Character & personality Language structures: Reported Speech

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Revision / Progress Test 90

Resource Section

Answers 92

Language Structures 97

The Phonetic Table 99

Irregular Verbs 100

Punctuation 102

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Welcome to the Hot English Method, consisting of the Skills Booklets and Hot English magazine. Beforestarting the course, take some time to reflect on your own personal language needs.

A General objectivesWhat are your personal objectives for this year?

a. To improve my speaking skills.

b. To improve my listening skills.

c. To improve my reading skills.

d. To improve my pronunciation.

e. To improve my writing skills.

f. To improve my range of vocabulary.

Other?

B Language experiencesComplete the sentences / choose the correct options.

a. Ive been studying for years.

b. Im good at but I need toimprove .

c. Ive studied abroad / in a language academy/at school / at work / other.

d. Ive lived in an English-speaking country (nameof country: ) for years.

e. I find listening/ speaking/ writing/ Englishpronunciation/ readingdifficult.

C Language objectivesComplete the sentences.

a. I would like to learn how to.

b. I need to know how to.

c. It is important in my job to know how to

.d. I have difficulty with

.

e. I need to improve.

Other?

D What do you do to improve yourEnglish outside the class?Put ticks.

a. I listen to songs in English.

b. I travel to English-speaking countries andpractise English there.

c. I read books / magazines / newspapers / onlinenews sites, etc. in English.

d. I watch films in English.

e. I listen to MP3s / CDs in English.

f. I speak to work colleagues in English.

Other?

E English in usePut ticks.

a. I use English in my job.

b. I sometimes have meetings / make telephonecalls / write e-mails in English.

c. I sometimes travel to English-speaking countries

as part of my job.d. I often deal with English-speakers as part of my

job.

e. I sometimes find myself in social situations withEnglish-speakers.

f. I mostly deal with native English speakers.

g. I mostly deal with non-native English speakers.

Other?

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Class activitiesWhat do you find most effective in class? Put ticks.a. Developing speaking fluency.

b. Working on listening skills.

c. Interacting with other students in English.

d. Discussing things with the teacher.

e. Working on new vocabulary.

f. Doing writing activities.

g. Playing language games.

Other?

Self-Assessment


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Welcome to the Hot English Upper Intermediate Skills Booklet. Good luck!

1 Vocabulary matchingMatc t e o nterv ew wor s (1 to 8) to the pictures (a-h).1. Interviewer2. Interviewee3. Suits4. Tie5. CV (curriculum vitae resume in US English)6. Laptop7. Briefcase8. Drinks machine

Your turn!Use as many of the words as you can to write a short paragraphdescribing the last interview you went to.

2 Interview analysisRea over t e news nterv ew. T en, complete the table. Marketingmanager Polly Jones is talking about developments at the castlewhere she works.Interviewer: So, what are you doing to increase visitor numbers to

Cranberry Castle?Polly: Well, for a start, were organising a big Medieval

Festival this summer. Its going to be great forfamilies. There are going to be entertainers, joustingtournaments, sword fighting demonstrations, and

lots of food and drink. Were targeting families, so

therell be lots of fun things for kids too. For example,were going to have a ouncy castle, and therell e aspecial Wizards Magic Show.

Interviewer: I also hear that youre opening a shop.Polly: Thats right. It will e open all day, and its going

to offer all sorts of souvenirs for visitors, includingpictures, posters, postcards, replica swords and eventoys for the kids. Were also opening a restaurant.Customers will be served on long, wooden tables

y waiters and waitresses dressed in Medievalcostumes. And theyll e entertained y Jesters astheyre eating the traditional Medieval ood.

Interviewer: Anything else?

Polly: Oh, yes. Next month, were also inauguratingour special season of plays, The Cranberry CastleSummer Theatre Special. These will take place inthe open-air theatre every Thursday and Saturdayevening. Thursday night will be a special discountnight for students and pensioners. Saturday is aimedat families. Were putting on a wide variety of plays,including Shakespeare dramas, and medieval comedyshows for the kids.

Interviewer: Very interesting. I look forward to coming along tothe Medieval Festival this summer.

Polly: Wed love to see you here!

N T 0 Getting started

etails Information

1. Name of the castle

. Medieval Festival events /eta s

3. pecial things / events fors

4. Shop items to be sold

5. Restaurant details

6. Theatre festival details

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3 Question-answer matchingMatc t e quest ons (1 to 6) to t e answers (a- ). Then, answerthe questions yourself.1. here have you been living for most of your life?

2. hat did you do the last time you went out at night?3. hat would you like to be if you hadnt chosen yourcurrent career?

4. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?5. hats your favourite sport and why?6. hats your biggest regret?

a. New York City. Theres so much to do and see there!Plus the food is great!

b. I went to a restaurant with some friends, then to thecinema to see a late-night show.

c. A lawyer.d. Turning down this job I was offered in Melbourne last

ear. I think it would have een a great experience.e. Miami, Florida.f. Probably basketball because its so fast-paced and

exiting, and you never know whos going to win till thevery last minute.

4 Verb tensesComplete the sentences. Use the tense indicated in brackets.1. I (hear)a really good song. (Past Simple)2. e (decorate)our house for the party.

(Past Continuous)3. He (finish)all the washing up y the

ime we left the table. (Past Perfect)

4. She (meet)someone who could helpyou. Present Perfect)5. The car (make) in Germany. (Present

Simple Passive)6. his ilm (set)in Italy. (Past Simple Passive)7. They (play)darts all night. (Present

Perfect Continuous)8. I think I (call)him to ind out whats

appening. (Future with will)9. Helen (be)here in twenty minutes.

(Future with be + going to)10. If you go, you (have)a good time. (First

Conditional)11. If we (have)enough time, we would

reply to all the letters.(Second Conditional)12. The ceremony (held)at the Town Hall.

(Future Passive)

5 Question timeAnswer the questions. Invent where necessary.1. hat are your plans for the summer?2. hat did you do last night?3. hat books have you been reading lately?4. hat did everyone else think of your last brilliant

idea?5. hat are some of your proudest achievements?6. here would you like to be in five-years time?7. here would you like to travel to one day? Why?

6 VocabularyWrite 4 more wor s or each word group.1. Architect, builder, construction...

. Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation...

. Press conference, journalist, paparazzi...4. Three-course meal, home-made food, haute cuisine, ...5. Agency, audition, role, director...6. Piano, concert, composer...

7 Anecdote analysisea over t e anec ote. T en, answer the questions.

Readers stories The rude waiterWe went to this really unusual restaurant the other day. Itwasnt that busy, and we were in a rush, so we were keento get seated and served as quickly as possi le. Anyway,we waited a it ut the waiter didnt come over, so wefound a table ourselves. A few minutes later, there was stillno sign of the waiter, so I started looking around, tryingto catch his eye, but every time I seemed to be about toget his attention, he looked the other way. After aboutfive minutes of that, we decided that wed had enoughso we got up to leave, ut just as we were a out to goout the front door, the manager appeared out of nowhere

and asked us what the problem was. We told him whathad happened and he went to get the waiter. Secondslater, there was this full-blown shouting match going onbetween them. Eventually, the waiter stormed off and themanager came back. Im really sorry about that, hes abit temperamental at times. If you stay, wed be happy toinvite you to a ree bottle o wine. OK, we thought, so wewent to sit down. A minute or so later, the waiter cameover and threw a menu down on our ta le and mum led,Ill be back! It was just incredible how rude he was, butit was also actually quite funny to watch like somethingout of a TV sitcom. Anyway, we enjoyed watching theworlds rudest waiter, and the ood was great. O course,we didnt leave a tip

1. Why did they want to get served as quickly as possible?. Who appeared at the ront door as they were leaving?. What did the manager and waiter do?

4. What did the manager o er them as compensation?5. Why did they enjoy their time at the restaurant?6. How much did they leave as a tip?

Your turn!Write a s ort anecdote about something funny or unusual thathappened. Invent if necessary.

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1 Film descriptions matchingWrite a movie title from below next to the mini-film descriptions(1 to 9).

1. A superhero has to save his city from a criminalmastermind.

2. A husband and wife discover that they workfor competing contract killing agenciesand that their next targets are each other!

3. A girl from Kansas gets swept up in atornado and finds herself in a mystical land.

4. The son of a Mafia boss reluctantly takes over thefamily business.

5. An orphan boy whos living with his aunt,uncle and cousin discovers that hes a wizard.

6. Three men retrace their steps to find the missinggroom after a crazy Las Vegas bachelor party.

7. A magical nanny, and her flying umbrella,transforms the lives of an unhappy British family.

8. A private detective who becomes involved in adangerous scandal, with Faye Dunaway as the femmefatale.

9. A lonely young boy helps an alien stranded on earthfind his way home.

UNIT 1 Story time!Vocabulary:Story tellingLanguage structures:Present tensesUseful expressions:Describing a film;

Asking questions about a film

Think about it!

What makes these films interesting stories? What are some of thebest films youve ever seen? Why were they so interesting?

Have you ever thought of an idea for a film? What was it?


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NIT Story time VOC B RY

T n a out t

What are some of your favourite film scenes? Why do you likethem What makes a good film scene What are some of the mostfrightening scenes youve seen in a film What are some of thefunniest film scenes youve ever seen How important is the scriptin a film Have you ever seen a film with a really bad script Why was

it so bad Which actors / actresses do you enjoy watching WhyWhat are some of the most exciting scenes youve seen in a film?

barryfilmblog.com

Vocabulary:Story telling

1 Photo matchingMatc t e sentences (1 to 6) to the pictures (a-f ). What do theexpressions withge mean?1. T ey got stuckin the cable car.

2. She got angry when she saw all the mess.3. He was having di iculty etting out o the parkings ace.

4. Can we etsome ood to take out?5. He got a real shockwhen he saw how short my hair

was!6. Get on with it! Y uve een working on it or ages

2 Questions & statements matchingMatc t e quest ons or statements (1 to 6) to t e answers (a-f).1. Did you get lost on your first day there?2. Good news I just got promoted!3. Sandy and Je have decided to get married!4. She took it all, ut I ll get my revenge one day.5. He got pretty upset when he heard about it!6. So, what can I do to get you to change your mind?

a. Nothing. Ive made up my mind and thats it.b. I can imaginec. Yeah, the map they gave us wasnt clear at all.d. I cant elieve she did thate. Thats great! So, whats your official title now?f. Fantastic Whens the big day?

3 Blog analysisRea over t e escr pt on of the famous film scene. Then, answerthe questions.

My favourite film scene

One o my avourite scenes is rom the ilmalling Down(1993). he movie is directed by Joel

Schumacher and stars Michael Douglas and RobertDuvall. Douglas plays the part o William Foster. Hesseparated from his wife, and gets fired from his job asan engineer in the defence industry. One day, whilstdriving in Los ngeles, he gets stuck in a traffic jamand decides that hes had enough. So, he gets out o

the car, and heads off across the city, trying to get tohis daughters birthday party on time. A ong the way,he gets caught up in a series of incidents. One of thebest scenes takes place in a ast- ood restaurant. Fosterwants to get some break ast but hes a bit too late.Im sorry, weve stopped serving break ast but we are

on the lunch menu now, says Sheila, the checkoutgirl. Foster wont take no for an answer and tells Sheilato get the manager. Rick turns up shortly a terwards,

ut he cant get Foster to change his mind. Rick, haveyou ever heard the expression, T e customer is alwaysright? Foster asks. Eventually, Foster loses it. He getsa gun out of his bag and holds people in the restaurant

hostage as Rick gets Foster his breakfast.

1. Which film is the scene from?2. Where had William Foster been working?3. Wheres he trying to get to that afternoon?4. Why cant he get some breakfast?5. What does he do in the end to ensure he does get his

reakfast?

Your turn!Write out a description of one of your favourite film scenes.

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Language Structures:Present tenses

The Present SimpleWe can use the Present Simple to describe habits,permanent states, facts and customs. We often usethe Present Simple with adverbs of frequency (always,sometimes, never, etc.). Typical time expressions with thePresent Simple include: every Friday, on Mondays, once aweek, twice a month, in the morning, at the weekend. Forexample, He never takes the car to work.

The Present ContinuousWe can use the Present Continuous to talk about

activities in progress, temporary situations, or changesthat are taking place over a period of time. We often usetime expressions such as right now, at the moment andnow. We can also use the Present Continuous for futureappointments at specific times. For example:a) Shes travelling around the world.b) Hes living in a hotel until he finds a new flat.c) Hes seeing the doctor next Friday.

The Present Simple PassiveWe form the Present Simple Passive with is/areand a pastparticiple. We form negatives with isnt / arent and a pastparticiple. For example, The packages are sent by post.

The Present Continuous PassiveWe form the Present Continuous Passive with is/arebeing + a past participle. For example, The shoes arebeing made in this factory.

Remember, we generally use the Passive Voice when wewant to focus on the object of the sentence. The personwho performs the action (the agent) is either unknownor not important. For example, The televisions areproduced in a factory near here.

1 Picture description matchingMatch the sentences (1 to 6) to the pictures (a-f). Then, writethree of your own sentences to illustrate the difference betweenthe present simple and the present continuous.

1. He usually goes to work by bus, but hes going by car today.2. She usually has cereal for breakfast, but shes having

some toast this morning.3. She usually has a sandwich at his desk for lunch, but

shes eating out for a change today.4. She usually watches TV at night, but today shes

reading a book.5. They usually play basketball on Saturday morning, buttoday theyre playing football.

6. Sally normally wears her hair in a ponytail, but todayshes wearing it down.

2 Sentence completionComplete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs inbrackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous. In somecases, more than one answer may be possible.1. She (speak)to the general manager right now.2. We (not usually have)the class on Fridays.3. He sometimes (call)us at the weekend.

4. I (not often go)out on Wednesday night.5. The machine (make)a terrible noise cant someone turn it off?

6. The car (run)quite well now after I tookit to the garage.

3 Fluency practiceAnswer the questions.1. Is unemployment going up or down right now?2. Whats the weather like today?3. How often do you go to the cinema?4. What are you thinking about right now?5. Where do you usually go for your summer holidays?6. Where are you having lunch today?7. Are you getting all your work done on time these days?8. How long does it take you to get home from work?

4 Gap fillComplete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs inbrackets. Use the Present Simple Passive or the Present ContinuousPassive. In some cases, more than one answer may be possible.1. The pictures (usually / display)in glass

frames.2. The songs (not often record)in this studio.3. They (tell)to reduce their expenses.4. More and more cars (produce)in this

factory.5. The poems (not sell) individually.6. (they / show)the video right now?

UNIT 1 Story time! GRAMMAR

Present Simplealways, on Friday,every day, etc.

He jogs in the park at theweekend.He doesnt do much during the

summer.Present Simple Passive It is produced here.

They arent taken out duringthe day.

Present Continuousnow, right now, atthe moment, everyday, etc.

He isnt running in the park atthe moment.They arent working very hardright now.

Present ContinuousPassive

It is being fixed at the moment.They arent being given anysupport.

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5 Website completionComplete the website text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.Use Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses (both active andpassive). In some cases, more than one answer may be possible.

Reviews The Queen

Its 1997 and the UK has a newprime minister, Tony Blair. PrincessDiana (1) (entertain) inParis by her boyfriend, Dodi Fayed.And, 72-year-old Queen Elizabeth II(2) holiday) in BalmoralCastle the Royal Familys estate in

Scotland. But what 3)(happen) next will shake the nation.News (4) (arrive)that

Princess Di and Dodi Fayed have been killed in a Pariscar crash. The nation goes into shock. These dramaticevents (5) (take) as inspiration or this ilm

y Steven Frears.

The Queen is unusual because the Queen herself isstill a living monarch, yet she (6) play)by an actress, Helen Mirren. Mirren does a fantasticjob and is utterly convincing. Martin Sheen (7) plays thepart of Prime Minister Tony Blair. Much of the movie

(8) (concern) with the tensions etweenthese two characters, each with their own political andpersonal agendas.

Meanwhile, theres a stark contrast between the Britishpublic, who (9) (mourn)the loss of theirPrincess, and the royal family who remain on holiday inBalmoral. As the flowers and wreaths left at the gateso Buckingham Palace start to pile up, Blair, with thesupport o Prince Charles, (10) (try) oconvince the Queen to return to London. Will she go?The Queen is a fascinating insight into the relationship

etween power, privilege and tradition.

6 Joke analysisWe often use the Present Simple and Continuous to tell storiesor jokes. Read the joke below. Then, choose the correct ending(a, b, c, dor e).

Paper destroyerIts Oscars first day at his new company. Hesstanding in front of the pap r shredder lookingconfused. Need some help? says a man walking by.

, , , .work?Its simple, the man says, taking the report fromOscars hand and putting it into the shredder.Thanks. Thats great, says scar. But...

a. ...what time is the meeting?b. ...why do I have to do it?c. ...where do the copies come out?d. ...who has to pay for them?e. ...how does it work?

Your turn!Write out a short joke. Use present tenses.

7 Film matchingWrite a movie title next to the film descriptions (1 to 6). Whichpresent tenses can you identify in the descriptions?

1. Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) is on the run after stealingmoney from the place where she works. After driving

through the night, she stops at a motel. That night, creepymotel owner Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) pays her avisit. Directed by Al red Hitchock.

2. This action-comedy is directed y Martin Brest.Charles Grodin plays Jonathan The Duke Mardukas,an accountant being chased by the FBI, the mafia andbounty hunter Jack Walsh (played by Robert De Niro).

3. A wrong ully-imprisoned banker and a ellow prisonertry to escape from jail. The film stars Tim Robbinsand Morgan Freeman, and was directed by FrankDarabont.

4. This American drama is about George Bailey (JamesStewart). After deciding to commit suicide onChristmas Eve, his guardian angel, Clarence Oddbody(Henry Travers), appears and makes Georgethink twice. The film was directed by Frank Capra.

5. Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) lives a lonely li e as anightclu owner in Casa lanca, Morocco. But thingstake a turn for the better when a former love interest,Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman), returns out of the blue.Set during WWII, the film was directed by MichaelCurtiz.

6. A teenager from Mumbai is accused of cheatingin the game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire?The film was directed by Danny Boyle and LoveleenTandan, and starred Dev Patel and Freida Pinto.

NIT 1 Story time! GR MMAR

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Student AYoure going to describe a film. Use the film informationbelow, or choose another film. Add as much informationas you can. Give details of any interesting scenes inthe film. Do not read from these notes. When youvefinished, answer any questions that Student B may have.Then listen to Student Bs presentation and ask abouthis/her film.

Student BYoure going to describe a film. Use the film informationelow, or choose another film. Add as much informationas you can. Give details of any interesting scenes inthe film. Do not read from these notes. When youvefinished, answer any questions that Student A may have.Then listen to Student As presentation and ask abouthis/her film.

WitnessAmish oy Samuel Lapp and his mother, Rachel, are ona trip to Baltimore a ter the death o her husband. Theystop o at Philadelphia. At the station Samuel goes to

the toilet. While hes in one of the stalls a brutal murdertakes place. He sees the killers, but they dont see him.Petrified, Samuel silently locks the door and waits for themen to go. But one o them gets suspicious and Samuelcan hear him outside the door. Samuel quickly crawlsunder the stall and manages to escape. The police o icerin charge o the investigation is John Book. Hes a hardbut honest cop. Will they find the killers?

Bridget Jones DiaryA young, single woman in her thirties called BridgetJones lives her li e in ear o the dreaded question,Hows your love li e? Shes desperate to settle down

with the right man. One day, she decides that shes gotto change. So, she makes a list of resolutions, whichinclude going on a strict diet, no smoking and nodrinking. Soon a ter this, Bridget inds hersel divided

etween two men: Mark Darcy, a rilliant lawyer, andDaniel Cleaver, her boss. Daniel and Bridget start arelationship a ter an exchange o e-mails, but Mark Darcykeeps turning up when shes least expecting it. WillBridget ind true love?

Describing a film1. It starts o wit ...2. In one of the scenes...3. It takes place in...4. They soon realise that...5. In another scene...6. Its directed by... and it stars...7. Most critics seem to agree that...8. One of the best things about it is...

Asking questions about a film1. ere oes it ta e p ace2. hats it about?3. hos it directed by?4. ho stars in it?5. hat are some o the best things about it?6. How was it received by film critics?7. hat do you like/dislike about it?8. ould you recommend seeing it? Why?

Film description

Activity type: presentation & discussion

Remember!

You must do the Reading and Listeningactivities in LearnHot English magazine.

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Vocabulary:Mistakes

Avoid PFO (Premature Formation ofOpinion) at all costs. Anonymous

1 Speech bubble matchingMatch the words in bold in the sentences (1 to 6) to thedefinitions (a-f ).

a. Ignore something.b. Say that someone else is responsible.c. Say or do something silly/bad by mistake.d. Think about something carefully from start to finish.e. Consider.f. Didnt know about.

2 QuestionsAnswer the questions. Give details if you answer affirmatively.Then, make three sentences with any of the expressions.Have you ever...1. ...ignored someones advice?2. ...failed to make contingency plans?

3. ...failed to communicate an idea properly?4. ...given up too early?5. ...failed to prepare yourself sufficiently for something?6. ...spoken before thinking?7. ...been guilty of re-inventing the wheel?8. ...failed to read the warning signs?

For example:We ignored their advice and ended up losinglots of money.

3 Story analysisRead the story. Then, write T(true) or F(false).

Graffiti errorA British MPs anti-graffiti crusade landed him inserious trouble. Mike Jones hired a team of specialistcleaners and spent several hours cleaning off a piece ofart that he had mistaken for graffiti. But it was in facta specially-commissioned piece of street art that hadcost the local council more than 30,000. The workof art had been painted in a studio and later installedin a train station. Ignoring the advice of an aide whoclaimed that shed heard that it was in fact a work ofact, Jones invited a local television station to witnessthe act. However, while the over-zealous MP and histeam of cleaners were in full swing, a police car arrived

and arrested Jones. I just dont know what to say.Now theyre calling me a criminal. I wasnt aware thatit was a work of art. I was just trying to draw attentionto this problem, the MP explained as he was led awayby detectives.

1. Mike Jones mistook the work of art for a piece ofgraffiti.

2. The work of art had been produced for free.3. It was exhibited outside a library.4. Jones had invited a local television station to film

him.5. Jones was let off with a caution.

Your turn!Write a story about a mistake you made or one that youve readabout in the news, etc.

UNIT 2 Problems! VOCABULARY

Think about it!

What lessons have you learned from your mistakes? Whats themost embarrassing mistake youve ever made? What can mistakesteach us? Do you think that mistakes are an important part oflearning? Why? What do you do when you make a mistake? Whatsthe best way to avoid making mistakes? How do you react when you

realise that youve made a mistake? Do you think you make more orfewer mistakes than the average person? Why?

2.You cant blame

other people foryour mistakes!

3 I wasntaware of thesituation!

5. I knew what theywere doing but Ichose to turn ablind eye.

1. I think I put myfoot in it when Iasked how thingswere going atwork.

4.We didnt takeyour opinion intoaccount.

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Language Structures:A Past Tense Review

The Past Simple & The Past ContinuouWe use the Past Simple or actions rom the past that weconsider remote. For example: I saw an interesting ilmlast night.We use the Past Continuous to re er to actions that werein progress at some point in the past. For example, Hewas working late last night.

We can use a Past Simple action to interrupt a PastContinuous action in progress. For example, While wewere eating dinner, someone knocked on the door.

The Past PerfectWe form the Past Perfect with had + a past participle.The Past Per ect is o ten used to descri e an actionthat occurred before another action from the past.For example: By the time I arrived, Brian had alreadyprepared the food.We orm the Past Per ect Passive with had been + a pastparticiple. For example: All the food had been eaten.

1 Post-it note matchingMatc t e Post- t notes etween at mates (1 to 6) to the pictures (a-f).

Your turn!Write three imaginary Post-it notes to flat mates.

UNIT Problems

Past Simple He walked to work. /He didnt walk to work.

Past Simple Passive She was given the prize. /She wasnt given the prize.

Past Continuous We were working. /We werent working.

Past ContinuousPassive

The rooms were beingcleaned. / The rooms werentbeing cleaned.

Past Perfect He had seen the film before./ He hadnt seen the filmbefore.

Past Perfect Passive She had been paid a lot ofmoney. / She hadnt beenpaid a lot of money.

Past Continuous We were working. /We werent working.

Past Tense TimeExpressions

last night, yesterday, a weekago, three months ago, onFriday, in June...

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2 Fluency practiceAnswer t e quest ons. Invent where necessary. Answer with fullanswers.1. What were you doing at 9pm last Friday?2. Where were you going when I called you?3. Who were you talking to when the alarm went off?

4. What were you playing when we arrived?5. Who were you discussing the project with when thenews came in?

6. What were you doing when the police officer stoppedyou?

3 Sentence completionComp ete t e sentences w t t e correct form of the verbs inbrackets. Use the Past Simple Passive.1. hey __________________(rob).2. It __________________ (keep)clean at all times.3. he ook __________________ (not publish).4. __________________ the car / park) outside the

building?5. he books __________________ (read)by thousandsof people.

6. he plants __________________ (not water) last Friday.

4 Gap fillComp ete t e sentences with the correct form of the verbs inbrackets. Use the Past Continuous Passive.1. he rooms __________________(paint).2. he loor __________________ (not clean)3. he office __________________ (not redecorate).4. __________________ (the man / rob) when the police

arrived?

5. __________________ (the driver / question) y thecustoms o icials?6. he dishes __________________ (not clean) very

ell.

5 Conversation completionComplete the conversation with the correct form of the verbs inbrackets. In many cases, more than one answer may be possible.

Imogen: So, whats the biggest mistake youve ever made?Sebastian: Well, before I (1) (set)up my own

business, I was working as a builder for a few years.On my first job out, I (2) (end)up

burning down a 5-million mansion.Imogen: Wow! How did you manage that?Sebastian: Quite simply really. I (3) (work)

on the roof when one of the machines I was usingsuddenly exploded. There (4) _________________(be)sparks everywhere, and I think one of themmust have landed on a wooden window rame.Within seconds, the whole side of the building was inflames. Some of the guys below (5)(try) to put it out with buckets of water that they (6)

(find) in the sta les.Meanwhile, someone 7) (call) thefire brigade. They arrived about 30 minutes after thefire (8) (start), ut y then it was toolate and the blaze was more or less out of control.Eventually, I (9) (help)off the roof by

some fire-fighters who (10) (set up)a ladder against the house. As I (11)(take down), I could see the how the house was

urning away. It was beautiful in a strange sort ofway, although tragic too as it was from the 15thcentury. In the end, we just stood there watching as

this magnificent building (12) (burn)to the ground. Luckily, no one was hurt. Since then,Ive heard that theyverebuilt it.

Imogen: OK. Thanks for that.

6 Website analysisRea over t e story. T en, answer the questions.

Management error

British businesswoman DReynolds received a nastywhen she turned up or wjust recently. Ms Reynolds36, found that all her staffwalked out on her. Disaffeat the Willings Paperworkplant had been going ona long time, but Ms Reynhad failed to react. I just

turned a blind eye to it bedidnt have the time to deit. But staff werent prep

e so complacent. They smet one Saturday mornindecided to leave without nShe never listened to us,always blamed us or her mistakes, said one ex-member o sta . She pre erred to put pro its ahead opeople, and this is where its led her. Meanwhile, MsReynolds promised to take note of the message, andshe says that she will try to learn from her mistakes.But none o the sta has so ar agreed to go back.

1. What did Ms Reynolds find when she got to work?2. Why hadnt she dealt with the problems be ore?3. How much notice did staff give before leaving?4. What reasons or leaving did they give?5. What has Ms Reynolds promised to do as a result of

this?

Your turn!Write a short story in the past tense about someone who doessomething wrong or who does a job badly.

UNIT Problems! G AMMAR

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TaskYoure going to exchange stories with a partner. Use the story elow, or prepare your own. Make notes and practisetelling your story without referring to the notes. Tell the story as if it happened to you. Invent any more details thatyou need. Then, get into pairs and take turns telling your story without referring to your notes. Afterwards, answerany questions. Then, listen to your partners story and ask him/her questions.

Student As story: Building DisasterIncre i y, my ouse was pu e own w i e I was atwork. I was living near a university. They wanted toexpand, and offered me $80,000 for the property (eventhough it was worth a lot less), but I didnt want to sell.As a joke, a couple o students placed signs next to myhouse saying University Property. That same day, and

completely coincidentally, some builders turned up.They had been given orders to demolish a house justnext to mine, but notmine. Anyway, they saw the signand thought it was the house they had to pull down. So,when I got back rom work that day, I saw that my househad been reduced to a pile o rubble! Im currently tryingto get compensation.

Student Bs story:n aw u es ruction

My car got completely destroyed the other day. I wasdriving home the other day when I saw a car that hadcrashed into a tree. Two people were standing in theroad, and both were very slightly injured. It was in themiddle of winter and the temperature was about -5C,

so I took them to my taxi so they could wait there inthe warm. When the fire brigade arrived, they asked mewhere the victims were. I pointed to my car. But beforeI could explain that my taxi had not een involved in thecrash, they took out their axes and started cutting theroof off, without asking the survivors if they could simplyget out through the doors. My taxi was completelydestroyed. Now, Im trying to convince the insurancecompany that I didnt make up the story.

Describing reactions1. It was a a it surrea .2. My only real option was to...3. Without realising it, Id...4. They left me with few options but to...5. The only thing I wanted to do was to...6. My initial thought was to...7. I couldnt elieve what was happening.8. I was just numb with shock.

Follow-up questions1. How i you ee t en2. What was your initial reaction to that?3. What was the most frustrating part of it?4. What made you do that?5. What did you try to do to prevent it from happening

again?6. What action did you take as a result?7. Where were you when that happened?8. Had you been in a similar situation before?

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Activity type: information exchange

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1 Ridiculous insurance excusesMatch the sentence beginnings (1 to 6) to the endings (a-f).Which excuse is the most ridiculous? Why? Discuss your ideaswith a partner.

Extracts from insurance forms reportingdriving accidents.

1. I didnt think the speed limit2. I started to slow down but the traffic was3. On my way home I drove into the wrong house and

collided

4. My dog is very possessive about the car, and I haddifficulty persuading him to give5. I was at a roundabout and I didnt know what to do.

In the end, I just6. On my way to work this morning I drove straight

into

a. with a tree I dont have.b. a bus that was 5 minutes too early.c. the steering wheel back to me.d. applied after midnight.e. closed my eyes and drove forwards.f. more stationary than usual.

UNIT 3 Safe & sound!Vocabulary:InsuranceLanguage structures:Perfect tensesUseful expressions:Giving an update; Asking for an opinion

Think about it!

Have you ever filled out an insurance accident form? What was itfor? What do people normally write on insurance forms? Whats themost ridiculous excuse youve ever heard?


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Vocabulary: Insurance

1 Insurance words matchingMatch the insurance words in bold (1 to 8) to the definitions (a-h).1. I took out a new insurance policy.2. The premiumfor this car insurance policy is quite high.

3. After the car accident, she put in a claimfor her wrist injury.4. Ive got a third-party fire and theftinsurance policy.5. They had to pay the excess.6. You didnt read thesmall print!7. Theres a loopholein the contract.8. Ive got a fully-comprehensive insurance policy for my car.

a. The part of a contract that contains hidden clauseswhich are often printed in small type.

b. A contract between an insurance company and thepolicyholder to pay money in case of an accident.

c. An insurance policy that will cover you for everythingin a third party policy, as well as reimbursing you for

any damage to you or your own vehicle, etc.d. A demand for payment by a policyholder after anaccident or the loss of something.

e. The amount a policyholder must pay the insurancecompany for insurance cover.

f. An amount of money that the policyholder isexpected to pay for any repairs or medical costs. It isusually about 200 euros.

g. This will cover you for injury to others, or damage toother peoples property.

h. A piece of text thats ambiguous and could beinterpreted or used to avoid paying for something.

2

Advice analysisRead over the advice. Then, answer the questions.

Hidden dangers withinsurance policiesHere are some of the things you need to be aware ofwhen choosing an insurance policy.

Beware of salespeople who want you to take advantageof the special deal thats available only if you buy today.

Be especially wary of deals with extremely lowpremiums. Once you have the policy, read it carefullyand check the small print for any hidden loophole.

Also, find out what the insurance excess chargeis, and beware of discount cards offering 15% offdoctors visits and hospital stays. They may sound likea bargain, but the savings these insurers are offeringmay only apply to very specific treatments.

Find out whether its a family policy or a namedinsured-only policy. Family policies cover all the driversin the home, while named-insured only policies coveronly drivers explicitly named on the policy.

Also, be clear about what type of insurance is beingoffered. Is it third party only or fully-comprehensive?

And finally, find out about getting repairs done. Insome cases, using parts notmade by the vehiclesmanufacturer could make the policy null and void.

1. Why should you check the small print?2. Why should you be wary of deals with 15% off for

hospital stays, etc.?3. Whats the difference between a family policy and a

named insurance-only policy?4. What could make the policy null and void?

3 Poster analysisRead the information on the poster. Circle the thing that you haveat home. Then, answer the questions without referring back tothe information.

Are you safe at home?Do you have...

...a smoke detector in your bedroom?...your gun locked away?

...your cables behind your desk so you wonttrip up?

...a safety gate on the stairs for your children?...a window guard on the window to protectfrom falls?

...your clothes in the cupboard or wardrobe so thefloor is clear?

...a screen in front of the fireplace?...all medicines locked away?

...your bathroom free of electrical devices?...emergency numbers by the phone or on

the fridge?...a fire extinguisher at home?

...safety latches on the cupboards?...covers over the plugs if youve got small children?

...brackets on tall furniture to prevent itfrom falling?...a cover for your swimming pool?

Make sure your home is safe. Click here for moreinformation on protecting yourself and your family.

What should you...1. ...have in your bedroom?2. ...put on the stairs?3. ...have in front of the fireplace?4. ...do with all your medicines?5. ...fix onto tall furniture?

Your turn!Write an e-mail to a friend. Tell him/her about an insuranceclaim you put in for a loss or damage to something.

UNIT 3 Safe & sound! VOCABULARY

Think about it!

Do you usually get travel insurance when you go abroad? Why? Whynot? Have you got a life insurance policy? Why? Why not? Do youhave house insurance? Why? Why not? Are the contents of yourhome insured? Why? Why not? Do you think pet owners shouldhave to get third party insurance? Why? Why not? Do people in yourcountry need private health insurance? Is this a good idea? Why?

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Language Structures:Perfect tenses

We use the Present Perfect Simple to refer to actionsthat have happened some time before now, withoutmentioning exactly when. For example, Ive been toParis.

We can use the Present Perfect to say how longsomething has happened. For example, Ive had thiscar for ten weeks. (Ive still got it.)

The Present Perfect & Past SimpleWhen we want to specify when, where, why, etc.something happened in the past, we can use a past tenseverb. For example:A: Have you ever climbed a mountain?B: Yes, I have. I climbed a mountain last summer with a

few friends.

The Present Perfect ContinuousWe form the Present Perfect Continuous tense withhave / has been + a gerund (verb + -ing). We use thePresent Perfect Continuous tense to refer to incompleteactions that have been in progress up until (or closeto) the moment of speaking. For example: Shes beenwaiting for a long time.

Now, compare these two sentences:

a) Jenny has been writing a book.b) Kate has written a book.In sentence a (in the Present Perfect Continuous) Jennyhas been working on the book but she hasnt finished ityet its an action in progress an incomplete action. Insentence b (in the Present Perfect Simple) the actionhas been completed the book is finished its a completed action.

1 Photo matchingIf theres an emergency in the UK, you can dial 999. Withinminutes, a police car, an ambulance or a fire engine will beon its way to help you. However, some people dont appear tounderstand the meaning of the word emergency. Here aresome examples of ridiculous and hoax emergency service calls.

Match these ones (1 to 6) to the pictures (a-f).1. Ive dropped my glasses in the street and I cant find them.2. Ive just bought a new camera, but I cant see how to

change the battery. Could someone come round to help?3. My pet pigeon was having difficulties breathing, and

now it seems to have fainted.4. Ive just missed my bus. Could someone come over

to give me a lift home?5. I havent slept for two days and Im feeling a bit

drowsy. Could someone bring me round somesleeping tablets, or come to read me a story so I canget to sleep?

6. Ive had this spot on my face for a couple of days.

Could you send a doctor round to check up on it?

Your turn!Write the text for three of your own ridiculous emergency calls.

2 Sentence completionComplete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.Use the Present Perfect Simple or Present Perfect Continuous.1. We (read)six pages so far.2. They (read)the report, but they havent

finished it yet.3. They (write)49 pages of the report.4. She (paint) the house all weekend, but

shes only finished six rooms.5. They (paint)the whole house pale blue

and it looks great.6. We (think)about going away this

weekend, but we havent made up our minds yet.

3 Fluency practiceAnswer the questions. Answer affirmatively and invent ifnecessary.1. Have you been reading a good book lately? How

many pages have you read so far?2. Have you been receiving many e-mails recently? How

many have you received today?3. Have you been doing much exercise lately? What

have you done this week?4. Have you been doing any decorating at home? What

have you finished decorating so far?

UNIT 3 Safe & sound! GRAMMAR

Present Perfect Simplehave / has + pastparticiple

Shes just arrived.I havent finished it yet.Has he arrived yet?

Present PerfectContinuoushave / has been +verb -ing

They havent been playingfootball in the park.She hasnt been living here.

Present Perfect Passivehave / has been +past participle

She has been given the money.They havent been told whereit is.Have they been given thebooks?

Time expressionsfor+ period of time

since+ specific time

Theyve known herfor10 years.Shes had that bag sinceMay.

Ive been working hereforninemonths.

Other time expressions with Present Perfect Tenses

today, this morning, this afternoon, this week, this month,this year, so far, recently, before, yet, still, just, already

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4 Conversation completionComplete the conversation with the words from below. Use PresentPerfect tenses. In some cases, more than one answer may bepossible. Two insurance underwriters, Courtney and Scott, arediscussing insurance policyholders and possible payments to them.Courtney: Hows the Saunders case going?

Scott: Well, we (1) (look)into it. We think its apossible case of insurance fraud. As you know, the client(2) (put)in a claim for the loss of acamera, a laptop and 2,000 whilst on holiday. However,she (3) (not produce) any police reports,and on questioning, she showed signs o nervousness.

Courtney: What about Brown?Scott: Her dog has attacked a neighbour, and now shes being

sued. We (4) (discuss)it with her. It seemsthat she has legal protection, but not any pet insurance.

e (5) _______________ (turn down)her claim.Courtney: And Brett?Scott: She (6) (default)on her mortgage

payments. She has mortgage protection insurance,but theres a clause in the contract that says theres aninsurance excess of 2,200, so we dont have to payout anything until next month. She (7)inform)o this and has requested a meeting as she

wasnt aware o the clause in the contract.Courtney: Whats happening about Smith?Scott: Yes, well, he (8) (have)some

roblems with his house as it was flooded duringthe recent storms. He has house insurance, but he9) (not renew)his flood insurancerotection, so he isnt liable for anything.

Courtney: And the Branch case?

Scott: Shes got some tenants whove been defaulting ontheir rent payments. Shes got landlords protectioninsurance, but it expired a ew days ago. Her claim (10)

(reject) Courtney: Excellent. Good work

Nouns + prepos t onsThere are lots o use ul expressions in English that are ormedby a combination of a noun + a preposition. For example:Access to =They dont have access toclean water.Advantage of =They took advantage ofour situation.Authority on =Shes an authority on the su ject.Decrease in =Theres een a decrease inthe num er ocrimes o this nature.Experience in =Hes got a lot o xperience init.

5 Sentence completionComplete the sentences with the words from below. Then,use any of the noun + preposition expressions to write threesentences of your own.

money security warnings type problem systemplant attacks

1. In ormation about =We asked or some in ormationa out the new .

2. Intention o =We have no intention o paying themhe theyre demanding.

3. Lack of =Theres a lack of security at the .

4. Notice o =No one took notice o the5. Protection from =This will provide you with

protection rom any hostile .6. Reduction in =Theres een a reduction in the

number of crimes of this .7. Responsibility for =She has responsibility for

at the firm.8. Solution to =Its a solution to the .

6 Website analysisRead over the text. Then, answer the questions. Afterwards, see ifyou can identify any examples of nouns + prepositions.

How to avoidID theft!

Always shred any documents with personal informationon them before throwing them out. Thieves oftenrummage through bins in the hope of finding anyconfidential information.

Make sure your computer has an up-to-date anti-virusand firewall system installed, and keep your operatingsystem and software applications updated to ensureyouve got protection from viruses.

Only enter your credit card details on secure sites, orwebsites that youve used before. And dont reply to any e-mailsdemanding information about you or your current status.

Dont send your password by e-mail, or give it overthe phone to someone claiming to be from the bank.

And never click on links embedded in e-mails that aresupposedly from an official organisation.Avoid file sharing as this gives other people access to your

hard drive. If you do use one, make sure you disconnectyour computer from the internet when you arent using it.

Avoid giving away too much personal information onsocial networking sites. Your date of birth, names of schoolsattended, phone numbers or the names of your parents andrelatives are often required to verify an identity, and thievescan use this information to access your bank account.

Create complex passwords using a combination ofnumbers, upper- and lower-case letters, and keyboardsymbols. Also, change your passwords regularly, use adifferent password for every website, and if you need to jotthem down somewhere, write them in code. To be extrasafe, you could use a program such as Password Safe tocreate an encrypted username and password list.

1. Why should you always shred any documents be orethrowing them out?

2. Why should you keep your operating system updated?3. What type of e-mails should you not respond to?4. What should you never do with your password?5. What should you do after using a file sharing website?6. What should you avoid doing on social networking sites?

Your turn!Write up a short guide on internet security.

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Student AYou work for an insurance company and youre goingto exchange information about insurance policyholders.First, read over the information about your insurancepolicyholders (see below). Then, decide what youregoing to do in each case. When youre ready, take turnsexplaining each case. Give your opinions on whatshould be done, and ask for advice. Then, listen to yourpartners descriptions of his/her cases and offer advice.

Student BYou work for an insurance company and youre goingto exchange information about insurance policyholders.First, read over the information about your insurancepolicyholders (see below). Then, decide what youregoing to do in each case. When youre ready, take turnsexplaining each case. Give your opinions on whatshould be done, and ask for advice. Then, listen to yourpartners descriptions of his/her cases and offer advice.

Student As clients

John Michaels

He had a car crash. The onnet was completelysmashed and needs repairing. He has third-partyinsurance.

Melissa RobertsShe put in a claim or the loss o a digital camera and acomputer whilst on holiday. She had travel insurance.

Oscar SmithHis house was flooded during the recent storms.He had house insurance ut it didnt include floodinsurance.

Amelia SaundersThere was a leak from her athroom that affected thedownstairs lat and destroyed some o the urniture inher own house. She had house insurance, ut it hadexpired two days be ore the incident.

Student Bs clients

Madeline Brown

Her dog was involved in an incident with a neigh our.Shes being sued. She didnt have pet insurance, but shedoes have legal protection insurance.

Lydia BrettS es e au ted on 3 o her mortgage payments. She hasa mortgage protection insurance policy.

Ellis TalbotHe recently took out a loan. The ank o liged him totake out a life insurance policy to ensure the debt is paidoff. He has defaulted on four of the payments. The bankis demanding we pay.

Georgina BranchShe rented out her house and took out landlordsprotection insurance. Her tenants havent paid any rentor the past six months.

Giving an update1. eve eci e to pay t eir medical costs.2. Weve been investigating the claim.3. Weve turned down his claim for...4. Weve decided to approve her claim for...5. We believe that shes iled a bogus insurance claim.6. eve raised her insurance premium by 25%.7. X has een told that...8. A ew issues have arisen with regards to...

Asking for an opinion1. W at o you t in2. What would you do in this case?3. Would you pay for their medical bills?4. Would you reimburse them for it?5. Do you think they deserve it?6. Do you think it could be a case of insurance fraud?7. Should the excess be deducted rom the claim?

. Are there any loopholes we can take advantage o ?

Insurance claims

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UNIT 4 Crime & punishmentVocabulary:CrimeLanguage structures:Modal verbsUseful expressions:Being hard on people; being soft on people

1 Crime quotesRead over the quotes. Which ones do you like? Which ones doyou agree with? Why?

I came from a real tough neighborhood. Once a guypulled a knife on me. I knew he wasnt a professional,the knife had butter on it. Rodney DangerfieldTo have once been a criminal is no disgrace. Toremain a criminal is the disgrace Malcolm XThe criminal is the creative artist; the detective onlythe critic. G.K. Chesterton

Behind every great fortune lies a great crime.

Honore de BalzacYou wanna get rid of drug crime in this country?Fine, lets just get rid of all the drug laws. Ron PaulThe common argument that crime is caused bypoverty is a kind of slander on the poor.H. L. MenckenDespotism is a long crime. Victor HugoOrganised crime in America takes in over fortybillion dollars a year and spends very little on officesupplies. Woody AllenHe who does not prevent a crime when he can,encourages it.Lucius Annaeus SenecaPunishment is the last and the least effective

instrument in the hands of the legislator for theprevention of crime.John Ruskin

Think about it!

What do you know about any of the people who said these things?Have you read any of their books / seen any of their films, etc.?Which people from this page are famous in your country? Why?


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Vocabulary: rime

1 Stealing things listLoo at t e st o t ngs e ow. W c ones would you takewithout feeling guilty? Why?

2 Article analysisRead over the article. Then, answer the questions.

Things we think itsOK to steal!

According to a recentsurvey carried out ypaint alling.co.uk,there are some thingsthat people think itsall right to take. Aspart of the poll, 1,000adults were askedwhat they felt wasaccepta le to stealwithout feeling guilty.

Top of the list were hotel freebies such as shampoo,soap, towels, razors, hairbrushes and bathrobes, with93% believing that it was all part of staying at thehotel.

Next on the list was unsecured internet, with 88%saying theyd have no qualms about accessing aneighbours network i it wasnt password-protected.

This is followed by restaurant condiments, with 55%feeling that it was perfectly acceptable to walk off withsachets o ketchup and mustard as theyd already

paid for them in the price of the meal.At work, 27% felt it was OK to take home officestationery, with 22% also thinking there was nothingwrong with helping themselves to a colleagues tea,coffee or biscuits.

Out shopping, 17% felt it was all right to eat pick-and-mix sweets as they were going to uy some anyway.Eleven percent saw nothing wrong with taking theodd extra apple at the supermarket fruit counter afterweighing their fruit. Ten percent thought it wasOK to weigh expensive food items (such as avocadoes)as cheaper ones (like tomatoes). And 8% said theywouldnt feel guilty for walking off with pens or pencilsfrom shops such as IKEA as it was a form of publicityfor the company as the pens had their logos on.

Finally, three percent admitted to having taken homepark flowers to decorate the house or to give as gifts to

riends or relatives.

What would you take without feeling guilty?

What percentage of people think its all right totake1. unsecured internet?2. restaurant condiments?3. office stationery?4. a colleagues tea or coffee?5. an extra apple at the supermarket?6. park flowers?

3 Parts of speechComplete the sentences with the correct forms of the words inbrackets.1. He was charged with accessing his neigh ours

security)internet connection.2. Its totally (acceptance)3. She was ound (guilt) o the crime.4. It was descri ed as the (perfection)crime.5. Personally, I dont think theres anything

wrongly)with it.6. You have to (weight)the pros and cons

of it.7. It was far too (expense)for us.

Your turn!Write up a news report on a crime youve read about recently.

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S am oorom a otel athroom)

Sac et o etc urom a res auran )

Stapler (from the office)

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co ea uea wor

Pencil (from IKEA)

xtra a erom e supermarket)

Flowers (from a park)

Think about it

Is it safe to walk outside after dark where you live Why Do youalways lock your house? What about your car? Do you think guncontrol is a good idea Why Do you think police officers should beallowed to carry guns Why What effect would the legalisation ofnarcotics have on crime rates What can be done to prevent crimesWhat can we do to protect ourselves from criminals What kinds of

crimes are increasing Why How dangerous is your city Is internetpiracy a crime? Why? Why not?

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Language Structures: Modal verbs

We often use modal verbs to give our personal opinionsor impressions of situations and events. For example,We should send them an e-mail to let them know whatsgoing on.

We can also use modal verbs for a variety of functions:making suggestions, giving advice, talking aboutobligation, expressing possibility, etc. For example:a) Shall we go to the cinema? (suggestion)b) It might rain later. (possibility)

We can also use modal verbs with Conditional sentences.

For example, If theres time, we shouldvisit the museum too.

And we can use passive structures with a modal verb +be + a past participle. For example, The concert could beheardabout four kilometres away.

1 Picture description completionChoose the correct words to complete the sentences.

2 MatchingMatch the questions (1 to 6) to the answers (a-f).1. Do you think they might want us to change it?2. Could you see much from where you were standing?3. Do you think they should give themselves an hour to

get there?4. Were you able to finish the report in time for the

meeting?5. Do you think youll be able to get it to me by Friday

morning?6. How do you think they must be feeling right now?

a. Yes, but not before 6pm.b. Not really. There was this guy with a hat in front of me.c. Probably. It wasnt really what they were looking for.d. Pretty pleased with themselves. After all, they came

2nd out of 50.e. Yes, I was, but only with a couple of minutes to spare.f. Definitely because traffic is terrible at that time of the

day.

UNIT 4 Crime & punishment GRAMMAR

Ability I can speak three languages. /They cant juggle.

Past ability I could ride a bike when I was

four. / I couldnt see it very well.

Future ability I will be able to do ittomorrow. / She will be able tosee you later.

Advice You should go and see a doctor./ They shouldnt go outside. /You ought to leave now.

Suggestions We should go to the party. /They can stay at our house. /We could go to the cinema.

Obligation She must tell us about it. / Theymust arrive early. / They have to

finish it on time.No obligation /necessity

You dont have to leave. /You neednt leave.

Prohibition He mustnt speak like that. /You cant sit there.

Possibility /impossibility

We might go next week. / Itmay rain later. / It could be cold

in the mountains. / They cantcome tomorrow. / She cantfinish it in time.

Offers / permission I could lend you some money. /Shall I open the window foryou? / Could I sleep heretonight?

Guessing /deduction It could be a book. / It cant bea CD. / It must be from him.Opinions I dont think that would be a

good idea.

I cant imagine that they wouldwant to go there.

1. I could /shouldswimquite wellwhen I wasyounger.

2. I wontable / beable tolift thatsuitcase bymyself.

5. I thinkyou mighthave /shouldgeta new car.

6. We notmight /mightnothave timeto do it.

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3 Helpful adviceRead over the sentences below (1 to 6) and give advice, or offer tohelp. For example:A: Im just so tired.B: You should go to bed.1. I havent got any money left in my bank account.

2. Were running late.3. heyre having a party on the second floor.4. Im exhausted.5. Im really angry.6. Ive got to give a presentation tomorrow morning.

4 Sentence completionChoose t e correct wor s to comp ete the sentences.1. He ought / shouldbe here by now.2. You cant / needbe serious!3. He should / mustbe French.4. hat cant / ought e the right answer.5. his had / might e the one we were looking or.

6. She ought / cant e the only person responsi le orthis.

5 Conversation completionChoose the correct words to complete the conversation.Artists agent Mollie is talking to Ryan (a representative from arecord label) about a music contract.

Millie: So, weve had a quick look over the contract and thereare a number o points that need discussing.

Ryan: For example?Millie: Well, the duration o the contract or a start.

You (1) need/cant possibly expect us to accept that

its forever. There (2) must/couldnt e some kindo time limit. And the number o live per ormances peryear is excessive. Theres no way that my client is goingo (3) can / be able to it in with that. And three major

tours is a joke, surely. We couldnt possibly agree tothat.

Ryan: OK. Anything else?Millie: Yes, lots. You (4) must/cant expect us to accept your

demands or 40% o all gross revenue. The highest wecould possibly go is 15%, and you (5) need/shouldseriously reconsider the stipulation for 5 videos peralbum. Thats out of the question. That (6) must/shouldnt e reduced to one per al um. The recording

o two albums is another sticking point. That(7)

mustnt/should e reduced to one, and the 6 guestand TV appearances 8) must/cant be reduced to amaximum of 3 respectively.

Ryan: Is that all?Millie: The advance (9) might/cant e acceptable i you

were to increase it by 20% and specify that its non-re undable i.e. we (10) cant/neednt pay it ackif it isnt covered by money generated from recordsales. The rest appears to be fairly standard, althoughwe (11) might/shouldntcome ack to you on a ewother points once weve been over the contract in moredetail.

Ryan: OK. I think I get the gist of what youre saying. Give us afew days and well see what we (12) can/shoulddo.

Millie: OK. Well see what you can come up with.

6 Opinions on crimesRead over the situations (1 to 5) and the comments below. Whichones do you agree with. Write three comments of our own usingmodal verbs.

What do you think?Read over the situationsand send us your comments!

1. A 44-year-old managing director o a paper actoryhas been selling confidential information to a

usiness rival.2. A 34-year-old, single mother of four has been

claiming benefits and working at the same time.

3. A 24 year-old man was caught writing graffiti on abridge.4. An 92-year-old woman was arrested and handcuffed

a ter a security guard saw her placing several bars ochocolate in her coat pocket.

5. A 38-year-old man was involved in a tra ic accident.Witnesses say he was writing a text message on hismobile phone at the time.

Readers comments

northturton03:51pmThe managing directorshould be sent to prison

red_dragon03:30pm They should let thesingle mum off. She was only trying toeed her kids

The_Ranter 02:55pmThe graffiti artistshould be made to clean it all off!

brookmeyer 02:40pmPeople who textbehind the wheel should be banned fromdriving for at least 7 years.

Ihnick 02:02pm The elderly woman canthave realised what she was doing.

Your turn!Write up a news report explaining in detail the incident that one

f the people from the previous activity was involved in.

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Task

Being hard on someone1. He s ou e sentence to (six-years) in prison.2. She should have her licence taken away.3. He should be banned from driving for...4. They should be made to...5. He should be fined at least...6. Id make him...7. Id get her to...8. hey should have to...9. They should make an example o him.10. hey have to send her to prison as an example

to others a out the consequences.

Being soft on someone1. I e inc ine to et er o ecause...2. I wouldnt be too hard on him because...3. If you think about it...4. Youd have probably done the same if youd been in that situation.5. I dont really think she did anything that bad.6. Id probably let her o with a caution.7. He should be given a bit o community service at

the most.8. I definitely wouldnt send her to prison.

Youre going to discuss what punishment would e appropriate or each o the situations elow. Decide whether youwant to e ar or so t on t e peop e (see anguage e ow). W en youre rea y, iscuss your i eas as a group or inpairs an try to come to a ecision on w at to o or eac person.

A 21-year-old man stole a car from outside a nightclub and later sold it.

A 46-year-old man stole 1500 from a local charity.

A 17-year-old boy is accused of driving 200kmph in a 50kmph zone.

A 39-year-old woman has been found guilty of selling several stolen computers.

A 23-year-old man is accused o attempting to ri e a police o icer a ter he was caught ro ing an elderlycoup e.

A 32-year-old woman was caught smoking marijuana in the street.

A 28-year-old man is accused of illegal street gambling in central London.

A 19-year-old girl is accused of littering in a public park.

Punishment time

Activity type: discussion

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1 Sandwich matchingWrite the name of a sandwich from below next to eachdescription (1-10).

1. Sandwich bread, sliceof cheese, grated cheese, slice of ham, milk/cream/bchamel.

2. Tuna fish, sweet corn,tomato, lettuce, bread, mayonnaise.

3. Bread, chicken breast,bacon, tomato, mayonnaise, gherkin pickles.

4. Pita bread, tomato,onion, fried balls of chickpeas, tahini sauce.

5. Thinly-sliced loin steak,onions, provolone cheese, ketchup.

6. Bacon, sandwich bread,brown sauce.

7. Tortillas, strips of meat,hot sauce, lime juice.

8. Prawns, mayonnaise,sandwich bread.

9. Sandwich bread, butter,chips, salt, vinegar.

10. Toast, mayonnaise,bacon, lettuce, tomato.

UNIT 5 Food fun!Vocabulary:FoodLanguage structures:Future tenses / Verbs and prepositions.Useful expressions:Outlining plans; Asking questions about plans

Think about it!

Which of the sandwiches from this page have you tried? What didyou think of them? Whats your favourite sandwich? Why? What doyou like to have on bread?

Club Sandwich

Philly Cheesesteak Open sandwich

Croque monsieur Nachos

Falafel pita sandwich Chip butty

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Vocabulary: Food

1 Food matchingMatc t e tems o oo (1 to 8) to the pictures (a-h).1. Steak2. Onion

3. Garlic4. Mushrooms5. omato pure6. Mustard7. inegar8. Olive o

2 Recipe orderingPut t e rec pe nstruct ons n t e correct order.There may be more than one answer.

Gordon Ramsays Beef StewIngredients

500 grams o steak3 x cloves o garlic (minced)and 1 x onion

500 grams o mushroo s(quartered)

1 tablespoon of tomato ure1 tablespoon of crme fr che (or sour cream)

500 mls of beef stock and two tablespoons of mustard A few glugs of red wine inegar A handful of fresh thymeand a handful of fresh

coriander (chopped) Olive oil, and salt and p pper to taste

Process. , , ,

eef stock, and crme fr che to the pan.Stir well.

b. First, heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add theonion, garlic, and thyme to the pan and cook over amedium heat until the onions are translucent. Setaside on a plate. 1

c. Now its ready, you can serve it with bread!d. Then, saut the mushro ms until theyre so t. Set

them aside on the same plate.e. Once its simmering, ad in all the other

ingredients that were set aside. Continue stirring fora couple of minutes. Ad the coriander and stir foranother minute.

f. Next, season the steak ith salt and pepper, andrush it with the mustar . Cook the steak in the panntil its rowned on all ides. Set aside.

3 Useful cooking verbsWhat o t e o ow ng ver s rom t e recipe mean?1. Chop =2. Stir =3. Heat =4. Add =5. Saut =

4 Website analysisRea over t e n ormat on. T en, comp ete the table withinformation about what each person or organisation is doing.

Ethical Eatingore an more peop e are

concerned about the conditions oivestock animals. And many aresupporting ethical eating campaigns...inc u ing severa ce e rities.

Paul McCartney has been an activepromoter o vegetarianism since hestopped eating meat in the mid-1970s.Pau an is aug ters, esigner Ste aan p otograp er Mary, starte t eirMeat-free Monday campaign to

encourage peop e to give up meat once a wee .

Celebrity TV che Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has started acampaign called Chicken Out! He wants to make the public awareo the terrible conditions that some actory- armed chickens livein. He is also highlighting the health bene its o eating ree-rangec ic en meat.

Jamie Oliver, another celebrity che , has been involved in a similarproject, but this time ocusing on pigs. The Save Our Baconcampaign has shown the public some o the horrendous practicesused in intensive pig farming. He has also questioned hownutritious the meat rom these arms actually is.

Actors Greta Scacchi and Richard E Grant, and film director TerryGilliam have appeared in ads to promote the ilm The End o theLine(2009), which looks at the fishing industry and the devastatingimpact o over ishing.

The organised social movement Fair Trade is trying to help armersin developing countries. The aim o Fair Trade is to ensure thatarmers and producers are paid a decent price or their goods ora our. Goo s or pro ucts t at meet t e Fair Tra e stan ar s aregiven a Fair Tra e tag. Ce e rities supporting t is cause inc u eBra Pitt, Bono an Matt Damon.

Your turn!

Write up the instructions on how to make one of your favouriteishes.

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Whats your favourite restaurant? Why do you like it? How manytimes a week do you eat out Do you prefer to cook at home or toeat out Why Is there any kind of food that you avoid eating WhatWhat do you think of organic food Do you think its important toknow where your food comes from Why What are some major

concerns with regards to the food industry in your country What doyou think of fast food?

Person / organisation Campaign / film Objective

. Paul McCartney

2. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

3. Jamie Oliver

. Greta Scacchi, etc.

. Brad Pitt, etc.

6. et aside =7. immer =8. eason =9. Brush =10. Brown =

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Language Structures:Future tenses

WillWe can use willfor predictions (not based on any evidence),

future plans, and spontaneous decisions. For example:a) Ill have a glass o water, please.b) I think well pro a ly leave on Friday.

Be + going to + an infinitiveWe can use uture orms with be + going tofor futureplans and predictions based on evidence. For example:a) Shes going to take us to the airport.b) Look at that black cloud. Its going to rain.

The Present ContinuousWe can use the Present Continuous for future plans orappointments at a fixed time and/or place, often withanother person. For example:a) Im playing tennis with Molly at 6 pm.b) Hes seeing the dentist next Monday at 3pm.

See the resource section for more information onfuture tenses.

1 Sentence completionComplete the sentences with the correct forms of any verbs ofyour choice.1. heyll pro a ly lunch at home today.2. I know youre busy so I wont you for long.3. Im a song in a concert later this evening.4. Are we going to the holiday from the usual

ebsite?5. The train from platform 6 in two minutes,

so youd better hurry!6. We arent tennis tonight at 6 pm.7. Theyre over for dinner this evening.8. We arent going to here for them, are we?9. Theyre the meeting at 5pm.

2 Photo matchingMatc t e sentences (1 to 6) to the photos (a-f).1. Dont worry, Ill do the washing up. Sit down and relax!2. Im going to work in a marine park over the summer.3. Theyre planning to leave in a out an hour.4. I think Ill pro a ly stay at home tonight. Im tired

and Ive got to get up early tomorrow.5. Were going to a party later if you want to come along.6. The train leaves at 6pm, so weve got enough time.

3 Text message analysisRea over t e text messages. T en, answer the questions withoutreferring back to them. How much can you remember?

Picnic tomorrow at 2pm in the park. Are you coming along?Bring a starter, main course and dessert i you dont mind well ring the drinks. AMY

About the dinner party. Just so you know, Amys a vegetarian,and Jeffs lactose intolerant, so no dairy products or cheese but apart rom that , well eat anything, we arent ussy!Well bring a bottle of wine. ELLIE

Hi James, if youre going to the shops, could you get a fewthings for the party: two kilos of potatoes, three 2-litre bottlesof water, a large bag of lemons and some charcoal for thebarbecue. Give me a call i youre struggling with all the bags

and Ill come and pick you up from the station!MIKE

Hi Beth. Were going to the cinema tonight if you fancycoming along. Were meeting at 6:30pm in front of thecinema. Jack got tickets or the latest Tom Cruise ilm. Youllhave to get your own i youre coming. ELLIS

1. What time are they having the picnic?2. Whats Ellie going to bring to the dinner party?3. What does James have to get from the supermarket?4. What does Mike offer to do for James?5. What will Beth have to do if she wants to go to the

cinema?

4 Fluency practiceAnswer the questions. Use full answers and invent where necessary.

Future time expressions

next week / next month / next year / in two hours /very soon / tomorrow / in 2020 / in May / at 4 pm /tonight / later / tomorrow afternoon /this weekend / at the weekend

W + ver Well see her tonight.

Passive form Theyll be paid later today.

e going to + verb Im going to see her later.

Passive form Shes oin to be shownaroun t e actory ater on.

The Presentontinuous

Were playing tennis tonightat pm.

Passive orm The rooms are being cleanedat 12.

The Present Simple(time-ta e events)

The bus leaves at 4 pm.

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1. Are you going to go on any interesting trips in thenear future?

2. Do you think youll have to wash the dishes tonight?3. Are you going to move house any time soon?4. Do you think itll rain tomorrow?5. Are you going to give a presentation next week?

6. Do you think youll watch anything on television laterthis evening?7. Are you meeting anyone after work today?8. Are you seeing the doctor next week?9. Are you playing tennis with anyone at the weekend?10. Are you going to any conferences this month?

5 Announcement analysisRead over the announcement for a new restaurant. Then, answerthe questions.

COQ AU VIN!A new chain of restaurants coming

to a town near you!

Were proud to announce the opening of the firstCoq au Vin restaurant, a chain of ethical restaurants

for the health-conscious, environmentally-concerned,sophisticated customer.

The very first restaurant will be officially opened nextFriday 21st May by Lady Emma Witheringspoon at 18

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