Exercise 1 p. 32

 

   A- Where’s Jack?

   B- In his bedroom. He’s doing some homework.

1-A- Can I borrow you umbrella?

   B-  Oh, it’s raining?

   A- Yes. It often rains at this time of year.

2-A- What type of books do you like to read?

   B- I read all kinds. I haven’t a favourite type.

   A- Are you reading a book at the moment?

   B- Yes, I’m reading a biography of Barack Obama.

3-A- Your English is improving all the time.

   B- Thanks. I’ve got a great teacher at the moment. I really enjoy learning English in her class. She makes the lessons fun.

4-A- Is this seat free?

   B- No, it isn’t. I’m afraid someone is sitting there. I think there’s a free seat over there by the window though.

5-A- Unemployment is going up again!

   B- Yes. It often increases at this time of year.

6-A- I don’t enjoy this food. It’s cold and too salty.

   B- That’s a shame. My pasta is tasting quite nice, actually.

7-A- Can I use your computer to send a couple of emails?

   B- The internet isn’t working at the moment, I’m afraid. Sorry.

8-A- What are you looking fot?

   B- My schoolbag.

   A- Not again! You are always losing your bag this days.

 

Exercise 2 p. 32

 

My name is Enrico and I’m 15 years old. I come from Ancona originally, but there is nowhere that I really call home. We move around a lot - in Italy and in other countries - becouse of my dad’s job.

He works for the military. We generally don’t live in the same place for very long - only two or three years. At the moment, we are living in Vicenza. My sister, who is 17, goes to the same school as me. My brother is teaching at a local school this year, but he is wanting study medicine next year.

 

My name’s Ana. I’m a student at a liceo. At the moment, we are studying for exams. I generally enjoy school. In my free time, I read a lot of books (I am reading a great book called No Way Out at the moment) and I learn to play the guitar. I usually do quite a lot of sports, although I am not doing much at the moment becouse of my exams. I just go swimming a couple of times a week until the exams are over. I am looking forward to next month when I can do more.

 

Exercise 3/4  p. 33

 

Where do you come from originally?

Where do you call ‘home’?

1- Where do you live? I live in Fiumicello

2- Which school do you go to? I go to the Liceo Scientifico.

3- What are you doing in English at the moment? In English I’m doing verb tenses.

4- Do you generally like school? Yes, I do.

5- What do you do in your free time? In my free time I do sport or I read a book or I study.

6- Are you reading a good book at the moment? No, I’m not.

7- Do you play a musical instrument? No, I don’t.

8- What kind of music do you listen to? I listen pop or rep music.

9- What kind of music are you listening at the moment? I’m listening pop music, at the moment.

10- Who

11- Where do you work best? I work best in my bedroom.

 

Exercise 5 p. 33

 

I work as a fitness instructor in a gym. I go to the gym almost every day – either to teach or to exercise. I like learning new types of exercise. At the moment I’m learning yoga and I’m really enjoying it. I work out at the gym probably three times a week, and I often go swimming afterwards. Next month I’m training a bit harder because  I want to do a half-marathon in a couple of months. I’m really happy because I’m getting better. I do exercise all the time, obviously! I need to relax and rest, too. My best friend and I go to the cinema once or twice a week , and we often cook nice meals togheter.

 

Exercise 1 p. 48

 

I got some money for my birthday last week so on Saturday I went shopping and I bought some new clothes - some jeans and a shirt.. They were in a sale and they had 30% off the normal price. I saved over 50 euros. I also    on some boots, but I didn’t buy them becouse they wasn’t very comfortable. I also took back some gloves that were a birthday present from my sister. They didn’t fit me very well, so I     them for another pair. I wore my new jeans and shirt yesterday for the first time. I felt good in them.

 

Exercise 2 p. 48

 

The world’s first cash machine appeared at a branch of Barclays Bank in north London in June 1967. The cash machine was the first and last invention of John Shepherd-Barron. ‘ In those days, it didn’t be possible to get money when the bank was closed. One day, I suddenly had the idea of having a machine similar to a drinks machine that dispensed cash, not drinks. It was a very simple idea, ‘explained Mr Shepherd-Barron

 

The chief executive of Barclays Bank at the time liked the idea and immediately signed a contract with Mr Shepherd-Barron. The first machines paid out a maximum of ₤ 10 a time. ‘But we didn’t spend much in those days and that was enough for the weekend , ‘Mr Shepherd-Barron remembers.

 

At the time of the invention of the cash machine, plastic cards didn’t exist, so customers inserted paper cheques into the machines. But these was fragile and difficult to read, so the banks developed the plastic card.

 

Another by-product of the cash machine was the PIN ( Personal Identification Number).

Mr Shepherd-Barron originally wanted a six-digit number, but his wife, Caroline wasn’t agree. ‘During breakfast one morning, she said four numbers was the maximum she could remember so, because of my wife, four digits became the world’s standard,’ he laughs.

 

Exercise 3 p. 49

 

A I’m thinking of selling some of my things. I need some money.

B Really? What are you going to sell?

A Oh - some of my clothes and DVDs. As many as I can!

B That reminds me of that guy in Australia a few years ago who sold everything he had on eBay.

A Why did he do that?

B He wanted to start a new life after he broke with his wife. He didn’t want to have anything that reminded him of her.

A What did he sell?

B Everything. His house, everything inside it, his car and his motorbike. I think he also included a trial at his job as a sales assistant and even an introduction to his friends.

A And did people buy things?

B Yes, they did. Apparently there was several hundred offers.

A And how much money did he get?

B I think he got about ₤300,000. He used some of the money to go travelling and then he bought an island and built himself a house there.

A How old is he?

B I think he is in his early 40s at time.

A Well, I don’t need to sell everything, luckily!

 

Exercise 4 p. 49

 

If you ask people to name a famous female pilot, many will say “ Amelia Earhart”. Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and the first person to fly across booth the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. But an other female pilot is much less well known. This is Geraldine Mok – the first woman to fly solo around the world. Mok made her historic flight in 1964, when she was 38. She flew from West to East, over huge oceans and deserts. She did not have the Global Positioning System (GPS), of course so she had to have excellent skills in navigation. Thirty days after her departure from Ohio, she returned to find her self famous. There was crowds of people at the airport waiting for her and they gave her a great welcome. Later she set more aviation records, and she wrote a book about her archievements. Mok showed woman that they could do things a part from raising a family. She was the mother of three children, but she also had a natural talent for flying and a longing for adventure. At the time when there were not many female aviators, Mok had the courage not only to learn to fly but to set world’s record.

 

Exercise 5 p. 49

 

I didn’t speak to Ben, but I did speak to his friend.

1 We didn’t see all of the film, but we did see most of it.

2 I did read the first book in the series, but I didn’t read the second or third.

3 She did pass her economics exam, but she didn’t pass all the others.

4 I didn’t watch Bruce last night, but I did watch Brad and Sheila.

5 We didn’t watch on Friday, but we did watch on Saturday night.

 

Exercise 1 p. 92

 

The Prime Minister is to meet other EU leaders late today.

1 Police officers are to receive extra training in crowd control.

2 Energy prices is to move by 4% next year.

3 Gary Parker is to rise to an American soccer club next season.

4 Eversham Hospital is to remain open after supporters object to plans to close it.

5 Several movie stars is to appear in a TV drama about the First World War.

 

6 A Is your dog thirsty?

   B Yes, I think she is. I’m just about to give her some water.

7 A Your room’s a real mess.

   B I know. I’m about to tidy it up.

8 A Where are you?

   B We are about to arrive at Paddington. I should be home in 20 minutes.

9 A Can you help me?

   B Sorry, I’m just about to go out.

10 A Does Jacob know about the party?

     B I’m not sure. I’m just about to phone him.

 

Exercise 2 p. 92

 

Work is about to start on the new railway station in the north of the city. The station is open at the end of the year. Not all local residents are pleased about it. ‘I’m worried about all the cars that are about to came down our street,’ Mrs Wood told me. ‘And I’m sure lots of people will park here.’

 

This year’s Science Festival isn’t on 9^th March and is on 22^nd March. It’s going to be even bigger than last year’s festival, with even more events. Professors  from the university are to give talks and other members of staff are run workshop.

 

Local teenager James Adams is to appear on the UK’s most popular talent show. ‘I’m really pleased!’ he said. James is taking part in the show next month, so he has a few weeks to practice his songs, ‘I’m about To sing one song by Robbie Wiliams and another by Bruno Mars. I think the judges are like them.’ God luck , James!

 

The summer holidays are just about to start, but not all pupils are going to spend the time at home or at the beach. Many teenagers use the holidays to earn extra cash. For example, Hanna’s going to work in a supermarket for six weeks. ‘I’m working this summer to earn some money for a trip,’ she explains. ‘My friends and I are going to Thailand next year, so I need to start saving.’

 

Exercise 3 p. 93

 

1 A Are you doing…

   B I’m going to see..

   A What are you going to see?

   B We are deciding..

       We are meeting…

   A I’m seeing… I’ll call….

2 B I’m making…

   A I’ll make..

   B  Shall we see..

   A  starts..

3 A Are you doing anything this weekend?

   B Yes, I’m going to New York.

   A What are you doing …

   B It’s … she’s having a party… My brother’s going..

   A How are you getting..? Are you driving’

   B We’ re going by train.. There’s …

   A Will you be back…

   B We’ll probably get back…I’ll let you know.

   B I will..

 

Exercise 4 p. 93

 

1 B We won’t find

2 B you’ll love

3 B It’s going to fell

4 B We are going to get

5 B He’ll be able

6 B They’re going to make