sb

Grammar Vocabulary

should / shouldn’t Travel verbs

1 Circle the correct word. Cross out the vehicle which is not correct.

Thinking of cycling to school? 1 drive a car / a taxi / a boat
Read this information first! 2 fly a helicopter / a tram / a plane
3 get on a car / a bus / a train
• You (1) should / shouldn’t use the cycle paths. 4 ride a scooter / a bicycle / a boat
• You (2) should / shouldn’t wear a helmet. 5 get off a coach / a plane / a taxi
• Y ou (3) should / shouldn’t carry large things 6 catch a motorbike / a bus / a plane

like umbrellas. Writing  Part 6
• Y ou (4) should / shouldn’t cycle at night
Exam advice
without lights.
• You (5) should / shouldn’t be very careful Count the number of spaces carefully. If your answer
has got more letters or fewer letters than the spaces,
when it rains. then it is not correct.

2 Complete the sentences with should / shouldn’t 1 Exam candidates often make mistakes with
spelling. Correct the mistakes in each of these
and the verb in brackets. sentences.
1 I want to by a new bat and a ball.
1 Dad’s sleeping. Your friends should be buy
2 There are many intresting things.
(be) quieter.
3 I can bring you a lot of fings.
2 It’s hot in here. He (take off)
4 It was to expensive so I didn’t buy it.
his sweater.
5 He bought a new sports car becouse he loves fast cars.
3 It’s very windy. We (go) by
6 I saw some beatiful churches.
boat.
7 My favourite hobbie is collecting stamps.
4 There’s a lot of traffic. You
2 Read the descriptions of some words about
(ride) your bicycle on the road. travelling by plane. What is the word for each
one?
5 I felt sick yesterday. I (eat) very The first letter is already there. There is one
space for each other letter in the word.
much today. 0 This the place where you catch a plane.
a  i   r   p   o   r   t
6 We saw an awesome film. You 1 A person who is travelling by plane.
p               
(see) it! 2 You put your clothes, books and other things in this.
s             
7 You’ll love New York. You 3 You must buy this before you travel.
t         
(visit) the Empire State Building. 4 You can go to this place to book a flight.
t            a       
8 We’ve got a lot of exams next week. We 5 If the plane is late, it is this.
d           
(have) the party this weekend.

3 Read the problems and write some advice with

should or shouldn’t.

1 IY’omu gsohionuglodnthroavliedlaybybuttrIa’min.afraid of flying.

2 It’s my grandmother’s birthday. What should I buy
her?


3 I’ve got a headache. What should I do?


4 We’re going to visit your town. Where should we

visit?


5 It’s going to rain at the weekend. What should I do

with my friends?


6 My friends have missed the bus. What should they

do?


7 I want to do a new sport. What sport should I try?



50 Unit 12

Vocabulary Extra

Travel and transport

1 3 4
2 5

6 7 10
9

8

1 Look at the picture and write the vehicles. b  Complete these sentences with some of the
verbs in Exercise 2a.
The first letter is already there.
1 How often do you ride your bike to
1 p  l   a   n  e
2 h                  school?
3 b     
4 s      2 If you wake up late, you’ll the
5 l       
6 p            c    bus.
7 a               
8 m                3 My mum loves driving but she can’t
9 t     
10 u                    the car in the city centre.

4 My dad’s in China at the moment. I hope he’ll

soon.

5 If we want to catch the 7 am coach, we’ll have to

home at 6.30 am.

2 a  Match the travel verbs 1–8 with the 3 Complete the table.
descriptions a–h.
infinitive past simple past participle
1 drive a come back to a place come
2 brake b travel by bicycle 1 come came
3 fly c travel by car
4 ride d put a car in a place 2 drive
5 park
6 miss for a while 3 find
7 return e go away from a place
8 leave f make a vehicle go 4 fly

more slowly or stop 5 get
g travel by plane
h be too late to catch a 6 hear

bus 7 leave

8 meet

9 ride

Has he been on holiday? 51

Unit 13 She might be a vet

Listening  Part 3 Grammar

Exam advice Present perfect with for and since

Don’t worry if you don’t hear the answer 1 Circle the correct words to complete these sentences.
the first time you listen. You will listen to
the conversation twice. 1 I have been at this school three years. for / since

Listen to Bob talking to his friend Kyra 2 We’ve had our cat my sister’s birthday. for / since
about going snowboarding.
For each question, choose the right 3 My aunt’s worked as a vet 1998. for / since
answer (A, B or C).
You will hear the conversation twice. 4 We haven’t lost a football match months. for / since

0 What is Bob going to buy? 5 My best friend has lived near the school
A new clothes for school
B something to wear to do sport a long time. for / since
C a new snowboard
6 I haven’t eaten any chocolate last week. for / since
1 When is Bob going snowboarding?
A tomorrow 2 Write complete sentences with the present perfect and for
B on Friday
C on Saturday or since.

2 Bob has snowboarded 1 My mum / work in the post office / 16 years.
A for two years. My mum’s worked in the post office for 16 years.
B for five years. 2 Our teacher / be ill / three days.
C since he was five.
3 I / not dance / your birthday party.
3 How much does a snowboard cost?
A £40 4 My uncle and aunt / have their car / three months.
B £180
C £350 5 My best friend / not call me / last week.

4 Bob often starts snowboarding at 6 We / want to see that film / a long time.
A 6.30 am.
B 8.30 am. 7 It / not snow here / February.
C 9.00 am.

5 Kyra thinks snowboarding is 3 Write complete questions with How long? Then write true
A amazing.
B dangerous. answers with for or since.
C exciting.
1 yHoowu klonnogwhyaovuer yboeust kfnrieownnd? your best friend?

I’ve known my best friend for eight years.
2 your teacher work at your school?




3 you have your pencil case?




4 you live in your house?




5 your best friend be at your school?





52 Unit 13

Vocabulary

Adverbs

Rewrite these sentences with an adverb. Use the word in CAPITAL LETTERS.

1 We did our Maths homework. BAD 5 My grandfather rides a motorbike. SLOW
We did our Maths homework badly. CAREFUL
QUICK
2 My brother can play chess. GOOD 6 I’ll carry the cake. HAPPY

3 My little sister runs. FAST 7 You’ve eaten your dinner.

4 My friends are going to win the competition. EASY 8 We played cards.

Reading Part 1

Exam advice

Don’t match a notice with an answer just because the words are the same.

Which notice (A–H) says this (0–5)? F

0 This activity is not for adults.
1 There aren’t any tickets left.
2 You can’t pay by credit card.
3 If you join, you will get a present.
4 You can buy paintings here every day.
5 You will travel by boat.

A B C D

THE SKI AND Daily Art SCHOOL STAMP
Market
SNOWBOARD CONCERT Collectors Club
In Town Square
Show TONIGHT! Adults £15
SOLD OUT!
Students
CASH OR G Join us for a Half price
CREDIT CARDS sailing trip
on Saturday H Cheap
F CHESS CLUB
TICKETS FOR Computer
SALE ONLINE! games here!

CASH ONLY!

E ROSIE’s Under-18s Families
COOKING club Only welcome!
FREE GIFT FOR
NEW MEMBERS

She might be a vet 53

Grammar Writing Part 8

may / might Exam advice

1 Complete the conversation with some of the Remember two answers may look possible, but only
words in the box. one will be correct.

may stay might have might not be Read the advertisement for a summer camp and
might call may not do might go out Jasmine’s email.
may not like may see may enjoy Fill in the online form.

Harry: What are you doing this afternoon? Summer Camp
Alice: I (1)  may stay at home or I
Learn a new hobby!
(2)  with my friends. What
July or August
about you? Film-making: afternoons only
Digital magazines: mornings or afternoons
Harry: My cousin Jack (3)  me
Contact: Phil Walker
and we (4)  a film at the ([email protected])

cinema. Would you like to come?

Alice: But there (5)  anything on.

Harry: There’s a new adventure film about the Sahara

Desert but you (6)  it.

Alice: No, I don’t like adventure films very much.

What are you going to do afterwards?

Harry: We (7)  pizza. I’ll text you. From: Jasmine Taylor
To: Oliver Brady <[email protected]>
Alice: Thanks, Harry.

2 Rewrite the sentences with the word in brackets. Hi Oliver,

1 It’s possible we will win the match. (may) I’ve read the information about the Hobby Summer
We may win the match. Camp. We nish school on June 24 so why don’t we do
something together after then? I’m not free in August.
2 It’s possible my sister will be late. (might) I’d like to learn how make lms but I’m doing a sur ng
course after lunch. Let’s try the other activity. I’ll ll in
3 It’s possible my friends won’t snowboard at the the online form but I’ll use your email address.
weekend. (might not)
Love,
4 It’s possible you have a broken hand. (may)
Jaz
5 It’s possible we will buy a new laptop. (may)

Vocabulary ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Jobs Summer Camp: Learn a new hobby!

Who says this? Read the sentence and write the job. Name: Jasmine Taylor
Use the words in the box.
Friend’s name: (1)
dentist tour guide mechanic
vet secretary waiter Chosen Activity: (2)

1 Open your mouth so I can see your teeth! Month: (3)
dentist

2 Would you like chips with the burger?

3 Shall I check the tyres? Time of Day: (4)
4 How long has your dog been ill? Contact email: (5)

5 I’ll finish this email and then I’ll call the customer. Send

6 And on your left is the museum. It’s more than
200 years old.

54 Unit 13

Vocabulary Extra

Work and leisure

1 a  Match the people 1–10 in the picture with the jobs below.

12

6 9 10
7

3 4 cd 8 f
a 5
b
e

secretary 1 cleaner 3 a  Write the adverbs.
farmer tour guide
vet nurse adjective adverb
dentist receptionist 1 slow slowly
waiter chef 2 terrible
3 good
b  Find these leisure activities a–f in the picture. 4 safe
5 quiet
taking photographs a ​doing puzzles 6 fast
listening to music painting 7 noisy
going camping riding a bike

2 Match the jobs 1–8 with the places of work a–h. b  Complete the answers with opposites. Use
some of the adverbs in Exercise 3a.
1 actor a department store
2 doctor b farm 1 A: Does she eat quickly?
3 mechanic c pharmacy slowly
4 teacher d theatre B: N o, she eats .
5 waiter e hospital
6 farmer f school 2 A: Do you draw badly?
7 shop assistant g restaurant
8 chemist h garage B: N o, I don’t. I can draw really

.

3 A: Are the children playing loudly?

B: N o, they’re playing .

4 A: Does your new teacher speak slowly?

B: N o, she speaks very .

5 A: Did your team play brilliantly?

B: N o we didn’t. We played .

6 A: Were you riding your bike dangerously?

B: N o, I was riding it .

She might be a vet 55

Unit 14 Can you repeat that, please?

Listening Part 2 2 Circle the correct words to
complete these phone facts.
Exam advice
1 The first sentence was spoken /
Listen carefully to the whole conversation and do not were spoken over the phone on
choose an answer because it is the first word you hear. March 10, 1876.

Listen to Annabelle talking to a friend about her family. 2 Radio phones was used / were
How does each member of Annabelle’s family communicate with her? used in American police cars in
Write a letter A–H next to each person. the 1920s.
You will hear the conversation twice.
3 The first mobile phone call was
PEOPLE D COMMUNICATION made / were made in 1973.
0 uncle A note
1 aunt B letter 4 The first mobile phone was sold /
2 cousin C email was sell in 1983.
3 brother D postcard
4 grandmother E call 5 About $4,000 were pay / were
5 mum F blog paid for this first phone.
G birthday card
H text message 6 The first smartphones were
buying / were bought in 1993.
Grammar
3 Write complete answers to these
The passive questions. Use the present and
the past passive and the words
1 Complete this text about social networks. in brackets.
Use the present passive form of the verb in brackets.
1 Who was the Mona Lisa
File Edit View Favourites Tools Help painted by?
(Leonardo Da Vinci)
Search AZ The Mona Lisa was painted
by Leonardo da Vinci.
Social networks (1)  are used (use) all over
2 Where is Irish spoken?
the world. But what are these networks used for? (Ireland)

• Old friends (2)  (find) and new friends 3 When was the first bike ridden?
(3)  (1817)
(make).
4 What are footballs made of?
• Videos (4)  (watch) and music (leather)
(5)  (download).
5 When was the first email sent?
• An idea (6)  (discuss) and a plan (1971)
(7)  (make).
6 Where are Samsung mobile
phones made?
(South Korea)

• Questions (8)  (ask) and then they
(9)  (answer).

56 Unit 14

Vocabulary

Communication verbs

1 a  Read the description of some communication b  Complete these conversations with the verbs
verbs. What is the word for each one? The first in Exercise 1a.
letter is already there. There is one space for each
other letter in the word. 1 Teacher: Does everybody understand?

1 This is when you say something again. Girl: No, sorry. I wasn’t listening. Can you
r  e   p   e   a   t repeat
the instructions?
2 You speak like this when you speak loudly.
s        2 Girl: Can I help you, grandma?

3 If you have a question, you do this. Grandma: That’s very kind of you to
a   
.
4 Good friends do this when they meet.
c      3 Boy: I can’t do my Science homework. It’s

5 If we don’t understand, our teachers do this. too difficult.
e           
Girl: Don’t worry. I’ll it
6 To say what something looks like.
d              to you.

4 Girl: Jon! Jon! I’M OVER HERE!

Woman: Don’t ! He can

hear you.

5 Boy: I’ve lost my bag. Have you seen it?

Teacher: Can you your bag?

When did you lose it?

6 Boy: Do you use your mobile phone very

much?

Girl: Well, I often use it to

to my friends

at the weekends.

Reading  Part 3b

Exam advice

If you can’t find a correct answer when you get to the last two
questions, check if your answers at the beginning are correct.

Complete the conversation between two friends. A Cool! Where
What does Pete say to Lucy?
can I find more
Lucy: Are you doing anything next
weekend? information?
B I don’t think so.
Pete: (0)  B
Lucy: I ’m doing an acting course. What’s on?
C Yes, please. Thanks
Do you want to come?
Pete: (1) for asking me.
Lucy: You learn how to be an actor D I’d rather not.
E What’s an acting
in plays and films. It’s fun!
Pete: (2) course?
Lucy: I think there’s a discount for F That’s good. Is

students. anyone else going?
Pete: (3) G I’ll ask my parents.
Lucy: F ran and Sally said they H That sounds fun. Is

wanted to go. it expensive?
Pete: (4)
Lucy: I ’ll send you the web address

if you like.
Pete: (5)
Lucy: No problem.

Can you repeat that, please? 57

Grammar Vocabulary

Present perfect with just / already / yet -ed / -ing adjectives

1 Complete the answers using the verbs in the box   Exam candidates often make mistakes with -ed
in the present perfect and just. and -ing adjectives. Correct the mistakes in each of
these sentences.
see  ​read  ​get on  ​play  ​have
1 I’m soeexxccitieted. It’s my birthday tomorrow!
1 A: Why are you tired? 2 I didn’t enjoy the film. It was bored.
B: I’ve just played a football match.
3 I’m very worry because I’ve got an important
2 A: Are you and your friends hungry? exam tomorrow.

B: No, we dinner. 4 If you are interesting in going to the concert,
please call me.
3 A: Would you like to go to the cinema?
5 We’re very exciting about your visit to our
B: No thanks, I a film on TV. country.

4 A: Why are you laughing? 6 When I am boring, I call my friends.

B: We a funny book. Writing  Part 7

5 A: Where’s Laura? Exam advice

B: She the bus. Try to write a word in each space even if you are
uncertain about the answer.
2 Complete this conversation with yet or already.
Complete the message left on the Internet by Simon.
Mum: Have you had breakfast (1) yet ? Write ONE word for each space.

John: No, I haven’t had a shower (2)  . From: Simon

Mum: It’s your cousin’s birthday. Have you called

her (3)  ?

John: I’ve (4)  texted her. Do I have to

phone her?

Mum: No, not really. Have you bought her a present

(5)  ?

John: Oh yes. I’ve (6)  found a great CD.

3 Look at the picture and write complete sentences.
Use the present perfect with just, already or yet.

Hi guys!

Thanks (0)  for all your

messages. I’m sorry I haven’t written before

but I (1)  just returned from

a study course in Granada, Spain where

I (2)  learning Spanish. I travelled

to Spain (3)  plane and I stayed

with a really friendly Spanish family. There were two

children. Ana was older (4)  me

but Diego was the same age.

(5)  the morning, I had

Spanish lessons in a school. I made a

1 (class / start) (6)  of friends there from all over
The class has already started.
2 (teacher / write on the board) the world. The teacher was from South America.

3 (girls / open their notebooks) (7)  name was Luis. On the

4 (two girls / arrive) first day, I (8)  given a test.

5 (they / close the door) They put me in the beginner’s class because I

didn’t know (9)  . At the end

of the course I could speak some Spanish. A

study course is a great way to learn a language

(10)  you can meet new people.

Simon

58 Unit 14

Vocabulary Extra 4

Communication verbs and adjectives

1 Read what these people are saying. Then match 1–8 with the verbs in the box.

123

5678

ask 6   ​describe   ​repeat   ​chat   ​
  ​cry   ​discuss
shout   ​answer

2 Read the description and write the adjective. Use the words 4 Complete these sentences with at, by,
in the box.
in, on, from or for.

boring  ​clever  ​famous  ​friendly  ​ 1 I watched a film at home last
funny  ​interesting  ​quiet  ​tall
night.

famous 2 We’re going to Turkey plane.

1 Everybody has heard of Shakira. She’s . 3 Everest is the highest mountain

2 I often laugh when I’m with my cousin. He’s . the world.
.
. 4 I love skateboarding with my friends

3 I enjoy listening to my uncle’s stories. They’re the weekend.

. 5 I often go to my best friend’s

4 You aren’t short. You’re 1.8 m. You’re foot.

5 We always do well at school. We’re 6 Thank you coming to my party.

6 My neighbour says hello to me every day. She’s 7 We’ve got a History test

. Monday.

7 I never say anything in our Spanish class. I’m 8 Hurry! The bus leaves ten

. minutes.

8 I’m not enjoying this film. It’s . 9 Do you want to go to the school play?

3 Circle the correct words to complete these sentences. We’re meeting 5 o’clock.

1 We were surprised / surprising to see Max at the party. He 10 I’m free every day 5 pm to 8 pm.
doesn’t like parties.

2 My best friend is interested / interesting in collecting bus tickets.
3 I really enjoyed that play. The acting was amazed / amazing.
4 I’ve got some excited / exciting news. I’ve just won first prize in

a sailing competition.
5 We walked through the forest and we climbed a mountain.

I was very tired / tiring at the end.
6 I love rugby matches but my friends think rugby is bored /

boring.

Can you repeat that, please? 59

Recording script

Unit 1  Track 1 Announcer: Four. What do Paula and her friends usually
do on Saturdays?
Announcer: Example. Where is Sarah’s brother?
Boy: What do you do on Saturdays, Paula?
Boy: Where’s your brother today, Sarah? I usually
see him in the school library. Paula: Well, I always spend the day with my
friends. We don’t often have enough money
Sarah: Yeah, that’s right, but he’s got a doctor’s to go shopping, so we just have to go to
appointment today, at two o’clock. someone’s house and watch films instead.

Boy: Oh? But it’s only twelve thirty. Boy: That’s cheaper than going to a café or
somewhere, isn’t it?
Sarah: Really? Oh, I remember now … he went
home to get something to eat first.
Paula: You’re right!

Announcer: One. How much were Jon’s baseball boots? Announcer: Five. Which person in Kasia’s family has
a birthday at the weekend?
Girl: Great baseball boots, Jon!

Jon: Thanks! Grandma gave me thirty-five Sam: Do you want to go out on Saturday, Kasia?
pounds for my birthday, so dad and I went
into town. Kasia: I can’t, Sam. My family’s having a big party
because my baby brother will be two that
Girl: Did you buy your boots at the new sports day!
shop?
Sam: Cool!
Jon: No, they were too expensive – forty-two
pounds. We found them in another shop, for Kasia: Yes, we’re going to have a great time. Even
twenty-nine pounds. Dad got them for me – my grandfather is coming. My dad is going
as a present! to collect him from the airport.

Announcer: Two. Which one is Peter’s cousin? Unit 2  Track 2

Girl: Hi, Peter. What are you doing here? Fiona: Where’s your new house, Matthew? Near
the park?
Peter: I’m waiting for my cousin. You met him at
my house a few weeks ago. He was dressed
in dark clothes. Matthew: Oh, that was our old house, Fiona. We’re
across the road from the library now – but
Girl: Yes, I remember – a tall guy with blond hair. far from the river, so we don’t go there so
And he had a beard. often now.

Peter: Oh, he hasn’t got that any more. Look, here Fiona: But do you like it? The garden in your old
he comes now! house was great.

Announcer: Three. Which picture shows Marta’s brother Matthew: Mmm, this one isn’t as good, and our
and sister? kitchen’s smaller, but the living room’s
really comfortable – it’s my favourite place!
Boy: Have you got a big family, Marta?
Fiona: Have you bought anything for your
Marta: Quite big. My younger sister and I still live bedroom?
at home with mum and dad.
Matthew: My mum has! I’ve got a nice new chair now,
Boy: And have you got any brothers? so I choose something from my bookcase
and sit and read. But then I just forget the
Marta: One older brother. Jerry’s twenty and he time – so I need a clock!
lives in Paris. He’s coming to visit us soon –
we’re really excited! Fiona: I’d love to visit. Which street is it?

60 Recording script

Matthew: You know Cheston Street? It’s the next street James: Well, he asked her for a new watch, but she
– Mayville Road. Walk along King’s Avenue couldn’t find a nice one. He also needed a
and turn left. Girl: new shirt, so he bought one.
James:
Fiona: And is your house easy to find? And what about your grandma?

Matthew: Yes, it’s the only house there that’s built of She got granddad a special bag for when he
wood. It’s got a white wall around it. And if goes swimming – he can put his watch in it.
you’re lost, just look for our neighbour’s red He’ll love it!
roof!
Unit 5  Track 5
Fiona: I’ll come on Saturday. At quarter past three?

Matthew: Say half past. I’ll be back from football at Announcer: Example. Which sport did Tom miss at
three and first I’ll need a snack! school?

Fiona: OK! Girl: Why weren’t you in school yesterday, Tom?

Unit 3  Track 3 Tom: My mum took me to the doctor’s – I hurt my
foot playing football.
Now here’s news of a big international event coming to
the city soon! It’s called the Food Market – and it’s all Girl: Well, we were all waiting for you at
about dishes from all over the world! So put the date in volleyball practice.
your diaries – the school year ends on the sixteenth of
July, and this’ll be on the day after, the seventeenth. Tom: Really? My mum left a message with the
sports teacher. Anyway, never mind – I’ll
And you might remember last year there was an event see him tonight at basketball club.
like this on King’s Field. Well, this year it’s going to be
bigger, so it’ll be in Summer Park – that’s opposite the Announcer: One. How much did Tess pay for her new
shopping centre. racket?

They’re expecting lots of people to go and it’ll be open Boy: That’s a great new racket you’ve got there,
from half past two till seven pm. So get there early if you Tess. It looks expensive!
want to try different food from all over the world, like
unusual fruit and chocolate. And if you’re among the Tess: Oh, not really. Actually the price tag said
first hundred visitors, you’ll get an ice cream – for free! thirty-five euros, but in the end it was only
twenty-nine. We paid less because of my
And there’ll also be a cook there making fresh pasta – student card.
and you can make some, too! You can also buy some
delicious cakes to take home. So, see you there! Boy: That’s very cheap. My old racket was forty
euros!

Unit 4  Track 4 Announcer: Two. Where did Sophie stay during her
skiing holiday?

Girl: Did you go to Weston’s department store Boy: How was your skiing holiday, Sophie?
with your family yesterday, James?
Sophie: Great, thanks. But our accommodation was
James: Yes, my mum got me the new jeans I a surprise.
wanted.
Boy: Why?

Girl: Cool! What about your sister? She loves Sophie: I really wanted to stay in a village, but my
buying bags, doesn’t she? parents wanted somewhere quiet. So we
were in a small hotel right by a lake. It was
James: Mm – and she’s got lots at home! But the nice but quite far to go to the mountain for
shoes she got yesterday look really good our skiing.
with her new party dress. Dad bought her
that last week. Announcer: Three. What is Josh making for his friends?

Girl: And did he get the T-shirts he wanted? Girl: What are you doing, Josh?

James: Oh, he still needs those – he had to get a Josh: Well, my friends are hungry, so I’m making
suit for work instead. food. Mum left us some sandwiches, but
now I’m just doing some cakes like mum
Girl: Maybe your mum will buy them for him. showed us.

James: Oh, she wanted some shoes for my cousin’s Girl: They look great. Can I have one? I’ll eat it
little girl, but in the end mum found a great with some ice cream.
dress for her instead. It’s very pretty.
Josh: Sure.
Girl: And did she buy anything for your brother?

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Announcer: Four. Where is Maria going? Unit 7  Track 7

Boy: Why are you running, Maria? Jon: Hi, Elsa. It’s Jon. I’m taking some friends
to the cinema for my birthday next week.
Maria: I’m in a hurry! I’m late for swimming Would you like to come?
practice because I had to take my books
back to the library. Anyway, aren’t you Girl: I’d love to, thanks! Which day?
going to the cinema tonight?
Jon: Well, my birthday’s on Wednesday, but I’m
Boy: I was, but I still haven’t finished my going out with my family then, so it’ll be on
homework. Thursday. Is that OK?

Announcer: Five. What time will Ben’s football practice Girl: Great! Which film are we going to see?
start today?
Jon: An adventure film, called Antikar. That’s
A-N-T-I-K-A-R.
Mum: Come on, Ben – what are you doing? You’re
going to be late for football practice! It’s a
quarter to five already! Girl: Oh, I’ve heard it’s really good! So which
cinema is it? I’ll meet you there.

Ben: Oh, don’t worry, Mum – it’s at a quarter past Jon: It’s in South Street. The cinema in Cross
five this evening. We’re starting a bit later Street is nicer, really, but never mind.
this week.
Girl: And what time does it start? Is it the
Mum: Right – we’ll leave at five o’clock then. afternoon show, at half past three?

Ben: OK. Jon: We’re going later, at quarter to six, and
when it finishes at eight o’clock, we’ll eat at
Unit 6  Track 6 the pizza place next door.

Mum: How was your first day, Jamie? Girl: OK, I’ll ask my parents to pick me up at the
restaurant, then, shall I?
Jamie: Great, Mum. But Mr Hart isn’t my class
teacher any more. I’ve got Mr Jackson this Jon: Mm, you can’t park there, so it’ll be easier
year. But Mrs Richards is still my English for them to wait by the library. Why don’t
teacher. you tell them that?

Mum: Great! And did you get to school at half past Girl: Good idea!
eight?
Unit 8  Track 8
Jamie: A quarter to nine – the bus was late. I was
at the bus stop early – at eight o’clock.
Girl: Hi, Max! How was your weekend?

Mum: Right. So what subjects did you have? Max: Not very good. I stayed at home all
weekend. I was ill.
Jamie: We started with Maths today, followed by
Physics and then Biology – that’ll be every
Monday. Girl: Really? I saw Josh at the football match on
Saturday.

Mum: Sounds an interesting timetable. Max: Yes, he loves watching football matches. Did
United win the match?
Jamie: But it’s not very easy to remember it all. …
But we get free time for study now, so that’ll
be easier than last year. I was so busy then. Girl: Yes, they did. They won 5-2. Josh’s brother
Matt wasn’t there.

Mum: True. Oh, your football boots are here. Did Max: No, Matt was playing tennis. He won his
you forget them? match, too.

Jamie: I didn’t need them. But I left my lunchbox Girl: Cool! I also saw Elisa later. She was in the
in the fridge, so I went to the café. Oh, cinema with her sister.
guess what? My teacher loved my holiday
homework! Max: In the cinema? I don’t understand. It was
Gina’s party on Saturday and I’m sure Elisa
Mum: So you’ve had a good day? wanted to go to the party.

Jamie: Yeah – I saw my old friends. Oh, and I made Girl: Did Susie go to the party?
new friends – that was brilliant! But it’s
strange having a new classroom. Max: No, she couldn’t. It was her mum’s birthday
so they had dinner in a restaurant.

Girl: Oh! I hope they had a good time. What
about Nick? Did he go to Gina’s party?

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Max: Nick? I don’t think so. He usually goes to his Boy: Yes! I can’t wait. Shall we meet at half past
dad’s house on Saturday evenings to surf five?
the Internet. Girl:
Boy: No, that’s too late. It begins at six o’clock.
Unit 9  Track 9
OK. Let’s say five pm. Meet me outside the
Hi, I’m Haylee Brown. Now listen carefully for some cinema then.
interesting news about our new entertainment magazine
for young people. It’s called What’s On? We are the Announcer: Three. How many musicians are there in
same people who write the weekly newspaper What’s Matt’s group?
On TV? but this new entertainment magazine will be
monthly and not weekly. And what about price? Well, Matt: I’m so sorry. I can’t come tonight. We’ve got
our magazine has got a very special price of five pounds a concert.
seventy-five. That’s less than an eight-pound cinema
ticket. Girl: Really, Matt? Is it still you and your two
brothers?
And now for the exciting part. We are looking for young
people like you to write articles about the things that you Matt: No, there’s four of us now with the new
are interested in. You can write an article about the films singer. She’s got a wonderful voice.
you enjoy, about pop groups you like or perhaps about
exhibitions you have seen. Girl: Good luck!

There are some amazing prizes for every article we Announcer: Four. What was Owen wearing yesterday?
include in the magazine, for example cinema tickets or
CDs but the writer of the best article will win a laptop. Girl: Did you see Owen yesterday?
If you would like to write for us then send me an email.
My email address is [email protected], that’s Boy: Yes, I saw him at the shopping centre. He
H-A-Y-L-double E. So, start writing and we hope to hear was wearing a white scarf.
from you soon!
Girl: Was he wearing his hat?

Boy: No, he wasn’t and he wasn’t wearing his
long coat, either.

Unit 11  Track 11

Unit 10  Track 10 Leo: Hi, Freya, it’s Leo.

Freya: Hi, Leo.

Announcer: Example. What is Sophie doing now? Leo: Freya, I need to do some more exercise.
Yesterday you were talking about a walking
Mum: Sophie, where are you? Are you surfing the club.
Internet again?

Sophie: No, Mum! I’m studying for the Maths test. Freya: Oh yes, the walking club. We met last
Sunday and we walked to Hunting Lake. It
Mum: No, you aren’t. Your Maths book is in the was awesome.
kitchen.
Leo: When’s the next trip?
Sophie: OK. I’m listening to music.
Freya: It’s the thirteenth of March.
Mum: If you’re not studying, can you help me in
the garden? Leo: Is the thirteenth of March a Sunday?

Announcer: One. What will the weather be like Freya: Yes, it is.
tomorrow?
Leo: Do I have to pay anything?

Boy: What shall we do tomorrow? Freya: Yes, you do. You can pay two pounds fifty
per trip. That includes transport. But I pay
Girl: We can go to the beach if it’s sunny. per year.

Boy: But it’s going to rain tomorrow. Leo: How much does it cost per year?

Girl: Are you sure? Freya: It’s ten pounds for a whole year. So if you do
more than four trips, you’ll save money.
Boy: Yes, I am. Look at those clouds!

Girl: Then, how about going to the Science Leo: Good idea. Where do you normally meet? At
Museum? the bus station?

Boy: Good idea. Freya: No, we usually meet at the train station.

Announcer: Two. What time does Harriet’s party start? Leo: Where do you walk to?

Girl: Are you going to Harriet’s party? Freya: We go to forests and lakes but you must
come next time! We’re going to walk across
a wild beach.

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Leo: Cool! Do I have to book a place? Bob: Well, good boots cost about a hundred and
Freya: eighty pounds and a snowboard is about
Leo: Yes. Call Matt Brown on 0122 78 093. Kyra: three hundred and fifty pounds. Then, every
Bob: time you go snowboarding, you have to buy
Thanks Freya. I’ll call him later and see you a special ticket for the ski lifts. This costs
at school tomorrow. Kyra: about forty pounds a day.
Bob:
Unit 12  Track 12 Kyra: And do you get very tired?

Mollie: Hi, Finlay. It’s Mollie. Yes, but mainly because the day is very
long! We normally leave home at six thirty
Finlay: Hi, Mollie. How are you? and drive to the mountain. We get there
about eight thirty am. This gives us thirty
Mollie: Fine. Look, I’m phoning to ask you about minutes to get ready before everything
Hong Kong. We’re going there next week opens.
and I know you lived there.
Wow! And are you out all day?
Finlay: Yes, I did. Well, you’ll fly to Hong Kong
International Airport. The people who live Yes, we are. Why don’t you come with us?
there call it Chep Lap Kok airport. You’ll have an amazing time.

Mollie: Really? What transport should we use in Yes, it sounds exciting but I think I might
Hong Kong? A taxi? break my leg. I don’t think it’s a safe hobby.

Finlay: You must take a tram. They’re over a
hundred years old and they’ve got two
floors. Unit 14  Track 14

Mollie: Amazing! Are they expensive? Boy: Hi, Annabelle! What are you reading?

Finlay: No, they’re really cheap. A ticket costs about Annabelle: It’s a postcard from my uncle. He’s a pilot
twenty pence for adults and ten pence for and he often sends me a postcard when he
children. flies to new places.

Mollie: What should we visit in Hong Kong? Boy: Does your aunt go with him?

Finlay: Oh, there’s a lot to see on the island, for Annabelle: No, she doesn’t and my uncle doesn’t send
example Ocean Park or the Science Museum her postcards. She sometimes calls me to
but you shouldn’t miss the Hong Kong ask if my uncle has sent me a new postcard.
Museum of History. It’s my favourite place.
Boy: Really? Has your cousin emailed you this
Mollie: What time does it open? week?

Finlay: I think it opens at ten am but I often went Annabelle: No, he never sends emails. He prefers to
there with my dad on Saturday afternoons write his news on his blog.
about two o’clock.
Boy: Oh? Does your brother have a blog, too?
Mollie: How do we get there?
Annabelle: Yes, but he never writes anything. He often
Finlay: Take a bus to Chatham Road South. That’s sends messages from his mobile.
C-H-A-T-H-A-M.
Boy: Oh yes, I remember your last birthday. We
Mollie: Thanks for your advice Finlay. were writing a letter in our French class
when you got a message from your brother.
Finlay: That’s OK and have a great trip! The teacher was really angry.

Unit 13  Track 13 Annabelle: And my grandmother sent me that birthday
card with a funny cartoon.
Bob: I’m going to buy some new clothes for
snowboarding tomorrow. We’re going to the Boy: You’re lucky. My grandmother just sends me
mountains on Saturday. a quick note.

Kyra: Lucky you! You went snowboarding last Annabelle: That’s just like my mum! She never calls
Friday, too! anyone but she often leaves notes on the
kitchen table.
Bob: Yes, I know. I love it.

Kyra: I’ve never been snowboarding. Is it difficult?

Bob: No, not really. I began skiing when I was
five years old and then I learnt to snowboard
about two years ago.

Kyra: Is it an expensive hobby?

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Acknowledgements

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