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Pag. 32 es. 1
In pairs, look at photos A–E on page 33 and match them with headings 1–5. Then discuss what you know about Apollo 13.
1. NASA engineers at mission control in Houston D
2. The capsule splashed down in the sea E
3. The launch of Apollo 13 C
4. Earth seen from the moon A
5. Astronauts who were on board the spacecraft B

es. 2
Read and listen to the text on page 33. Answer the questions.
1. Where was Apollo 13 flying to?
2. Why didn’t it get there?
3. Who helped the astronauts solve the problem?
4. How many days in total did the astronauts spend in space?
Answers:
1. Apollo 13 was flying to the moon.
2. It din’t get there because for the first two days the spacecraft seemed to be in excellent conditions, when several hours later, the crew heard a loud explosion.
3. The NASA engineers helped the astronauts solve the problem.
4. The astronauts spend in space five days, from April 13th to April 17th.

es. 3
Read the text again. For questions 1–6, choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.
1. Reg Turnill found out there was a problem with Apollo 13 when he was getting ready for bed.
2. The workers at mission control were planning to walk on the moon.
3. The spacecraft lost most of its fuel very slowly.
4. NASA engineers immediately formed a big team tofix the problem.
5. The main problem on board was very little oxygen and water.
6. Where do you think this text in from? A magazine article.

es. 4
Match the words in blue in the text with the definitions.
1. thought of/produced – came up with
2. understand – figure out
3. working – on duty
4. not be worried any more – breathe a sigh of relief
5. getting less and less – running out
6. shout happily – cheer
7. doing/talking part in – carrying out

es.5
Complete the text with the correct form of words from Exercise 4. Then listen and check.

One small step for man
In 1962, US President JF Kennedy promised to put a man on the moon before 1970. It was seven more years before NASA figured out how to do it. In July 1969, when time was running out, three astronauts carried out the historic mission on board Apollo 11. American astronaut Neil Armstrong opened the hatch and became the first man to walk on the moon. In Houston, engineers who were on duty at mission control breathe a sigh of relief when they saw Armstrong step onto the moon. All over the world, people were watching on TV and they cheer as they heard Armstrong say his famous words: ‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.’ Armstrong came up with his famous words after landing on the moon.

es. 6
In pairs, discuss these opinions about space exsploration. Which do you agree with?
• Space exploration is very expensive – we should solve problems on earth first such as poverty and starvation. — I don’t agree, because I think knowledge can’t have limits, even for money.
• The earth’s population is growing – we will need to live on another planet one day. — I agree, because I think it’s a great idea.
• We need space exploration to answer the big questions: are we alone? are there other forms of life out there? — I agree, because I want to know the answer to these questions.

es. 7
Complete WORD STORE 2E. Match verbs and nouns to make collocations. Then listen, check and repeat.
1. go crazy
2. get home
3. follow events
4. fix a problem
5. raise your hand

Pag. 36 es. 1
In pairs, take turns to tell your partner about an important past event. Specify:
• where and when it took place
• your age when it happened
• what you were doing when it happened
This event happened in my house when I was one year old. My parents were decorating my bedroom. My mother sat me on the ground, but as soon as she turned around, I fell forward, banging my forehead on the edge of the bed. They immediately worried and wanted to take me to the hospital, but it was nothing serious, but I got a big bump.

es. 2
Read the story and choose the best title, A, B or C.
A. The Fireflies
B. How I became interested in Biology
C. Nature’s Inventions are the best
I choose the letter C as the best title.

es. 3
Complete the WRITING FOCUS with the words in purple in the story.

WRITING FOCUS
A story
• Set the scene. I was only eight years old/It was late in the evening/It was a lovely morning for a walk/I was in the classroom when ...
• Use some short dramatic sentences and exclamation marks to show surprise and excitement. I was really worried/excited!/We were in trouble!/What a surprise!/Just in time to...! I’ll never forget the time/day when I decided/first saw... ... was an event I’ll never forget.
• Use adverbs to add interest. All of a sudden/suddenly/really/completely
• Use linkers to join parts of sentences. and/but/so/because my mum wanted ...
• Use time linkers to describe a sequence of events. Beginning: First Middle: When/Then/Later/While/After that/Afterwards End: Finally/Eventually/In the end

es. 4
Look at the time linkers and put the sentences in the correct order to make a summary of the story.
• Eventually they decided to go back to the campsite. 3
• While they were walking back, the little boy saw three little stars in the woods. 4
• Then they stopped to look at the stars. 2
• After a while he asked his mother about them. 5
• In the end, it turned out they were fireflies. 6
• First they got to the top of a hill. 1

Pag. 37 es. 5
Complete the story with words from the WRITING FOCUS.
The year was 1969. I was twelve and I was in the classroom. The Science teacher came in. We had a Science test that day and I was getting ready to begin, when all of a sudden the teacher told us to stand up. ‘We are going to the lab’ he said. We were really surprised! Our Science teacher never changed his mind! But he said it was a special day, so we went to the lab. There was a TV set in the lab. The teacher switched it on. Just in a time to see the first man on the moon! When he switched on, astronaut Neil Armstrong was opening the hatch. First, he descended a ladder and he started walking around. After that, astronaut Aldrin joined Armstrong on the surface, and we heard him describe the view with the phrase ‘Magnificent Desolation!’ It was great, but in the end the Science lesson finished and we had to return to our classroom. However, I’m so glad the teacher allowed us to participate in an event I’ll never forget. And, most important, that’s how I became interested in space travel.

es. 7
Use the questions in Exercise 6 to write a story ending with the sentence.
Last week I had my third grade written exams: English, Maths and Italian. I was at the school gate with my friends. I was very scared, because I was afraid of not making it. But in the end I was happy, I had done a good work...At last it was over and I breathed a sigh of relief!

Pag. 38 es. 1
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box. There are two extra verbs.
1. Can you help me? I don’t know how to fix a problem with my computer.
2. The instructions say I must click on an icon, but I can’t see it.
3. I go online every day to read the news and answer emails.
4. I usually get home very late, so I’m often tired.
5. He visits a website about cars once a week to check the prices.
6. Open the text document and complete it.

es. 2
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. The development of advanced computers has taken very little time. DEVELOP
2. To contact Tom, I often use our favourite social networking site. NETWORK
3. This information is from 2012. Why don’t they date their website? DATE
4. After years of work, the scientist made an important discovery. DISCOVER
5. Use your imagination and you will write something creative. IMAGINE
6. He works as a scientist in a laboratory. SCIENCE

es. 3
Use the prompts to write sentences.
1. The first moon landing was in 1969.
2. My brother has studied at univeristy still ten years ago.
3. Mabel found some keys on the pavement yesterday.
4. I had my first driving lesson last week.
5. I was talking on my mobile phone when my mum asked me a question.
6. What did you do this time last year?

es. 4
Choose the correct options.
1. Did he use to live here before moving to Oxford?
2. She didn’t go shopping yesterday.
3. I didn’t use to like spicy food. Now I love it.
4. We did a lot of exercise last weekend.
5. Did you use to ride a bike to school?
6. Did she buy a laptop last year?

es. 5
Choose the answer A, B or C, that is closest in meaning to the underlined words.
1. When my brother got his first job, he was a student. (C, used to study)
2. Can you help me come up with a solution to my problems? (C, find)
3. A: When I was a child, I was in a serious car accident and I spent a month in hospital. B: What a nightmare! (B, That sounds frightening)
4. I had an accident in the mountains, but luckily, I managed to phone for help. (B, fortunately)
5. I didn’t use to send my homework to my teacher by email five years ago. (A, didn’t send)

es. 6
Choose the correct answer A, B or C, to complete both sentences.
1. Where shall I hang this picture? - Please don’t hang up. I have something more to tell you.
2. Can you show me how to log on to this computer, please? - I don’t like flying on board small planes.
3. I can’t carry this bag any further. It’s too heavy! - I don’t like studying chemistry from a book. I’d like to carry out experiments in our school lab.
4. They want to follow world events, so they buy a newspaper every day. - Do you follow your favourite pop stars on Twitter?
5. I can’t figure out how to do this exercise. - Please turn off the light before you go out of the room.
6. Tara uses her mobile phone to go online. - I’ve got so much homework, I think I’m going to go crazy.

Pag. 46 es. 1
In pairs, talk about films. Use these phrases and the words in the box.
1. I really like action and adventure films.
2. I don’t really like animations.
3. I really like crime films.
4. I can’t stand documentaries.
5. I quite like historical dramas.
6. I quite like horror films.
7. I can’t stand musicals.
8. I love romantic comedies.
9. I don’t really like science fiction or fantasy films.
10. I love thrillers.
11. I really like war films.
12. I can’t stand westerns.

es. 2
Read and listen about the type of films five people like. What film would you recommend for each person?
1. I recommend Simon the film “The pursuit of happiness”.
2. I recommend Paula the film “The first Christmas”.
3. I recommend Julia the film “A Star is born”.
4. I recommend John the film “Split”.
5. I recommend Ben the film “Doctor Sleep”.

es. 3
Read the descriptions again and the film reviews. Decide which film (A-F) would be the most suitable for each person (1-5).
1. Simon D
2. Paula A
3. Julia C
4. John E
5. Ben F

Pag. 47 es. 4
Match the words in blue in the descriptions with the underlined words with similar meanings in the reviews.
• factual = true-life, true
• entertaining = enjoyable
• storyline = plot
• unoriginal = predictable
• funny = amusing
• emotional = moving
• tension = suspense

es. 5
Look at the highlighted synonyms of good that the writer uses to describe things in the reviews. Complete the table.
Describing the ... Synonyms of good
special effects: amazing
screenplay: excellent
performance/acting: outstanding, exceptional, brilliant, wonderful, perfect
film/drama: magnificent, great

es. 6
Complete the sentences with one word in each gap.
1. In Sherlock Holmes, the special effects are amazing.
2. 127 Hours takes place in Utah and is based on a true story.
3. In The Proposal, Sandra Bullock plays the role of the central character.
4. In My Sister’s Keeper, Cameron Diaz gives a brilliant performance of the mother.
5. The King’s Speech is an award-winning film with Colin Firth in the role of King George VI.
6. Let Me In is a thriller that will hold your attention from beginning to end.

es. 7
Think of a film that you’ve seen for each of the following descriptions.
1. an award-winning film: Titanic
2. a film that held your attention from beginning to end: War Horse
3. a film based on a true story: Stay with me
4. a film with amazing special effects: Now You See Me – The crime wizards
5. a film that takes place in your country: The Great War

es. 8
Choose one of the films you thought of in Exercise 7. Then, in pairs, take turns to tell your partner about it. Talk about these things.

Titanic
 This romantic-dramatic film directed by James Cameron takes place in the Atlantic Ocean in 1912. It is based on a true story of two young guys who fall in love. However one night, the ship crashes into an iceberg and starts embarking water. Several hours later the ship ends up underwater and all the people are in a sea of icy water. Jack and Rose find a stone table, but they can’t both sit on it. So Jack only lets Rose go up and he remains in the water, but he cannot resist and dies frozen. Rose instead manages to escape. Leonardo DiCaprio plays the role of Jack Dawson, while Kate Winslet plays the role of Rose DeWitt Bukater. They are the central characters of this film. Their performances are brilliant, the special effects amazing, the filming and the music perfect. Of this film I really like the way it was made. I love that the real lady protagonist of this story tells it, but I’m sorry that Jack is dead.

es. 9
Look at WORD STORE 3E. Listen and repeat the adjectives Then write them on the line according to how positive or negative they are.
 Positive: amusing, emotional, entertaining, funny, inspiring, moving, relaxing
 Negative: boring, predictable, unoriginal, unrealistic