GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY:

 

 

 

EXERCISES ON PAGE 92

 

ONE

Police officers are to receive extra training in crowd control.

Energy prices are to rise by 4% next year.

Gary Parker is to move to an American soccer club next season.

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

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

A. Is your dog thirsty?

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

A. Your room is a real mess.

B. I know. I am about to tidy it up.

A. Where are you?

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

A. Can you help me?

B. Sorry, I am just about to go out.

A. Does Jacob know about the party?

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

 

TWO

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

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 practise his songs. ‘I’m going to sing one song by Robbie Williams and another by Bruno Mars. I think the judges will like them.’ Good luck, James!

This year’s Science Festival is taking place on the 9th of March and on the 22nd of March. It is 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 will run workshops.

The summer holidays are justabout to start, but not all pupils are giong to spend the time at home or at the beach. Many teenagers use the holidays to earn extra cash. For example, Hannah’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.’

EXERCISES ON PAGE 93

 

THREE

1

A Hi, Bianca. Are you doing anything tonight?

B Yeah. I’m going to see a film with Hans and Cindy.

A What are you going to see?

B We’re not sure. We’re going to decide when we get to the cinema. We’re meeting outside the ABC cinema at 7.00 if you want to come with us.

A Thanks, but I’m seeing Carlo tonight. I’ll call you tomorrow.

B Great. Talk to you then!

2

A I need to ask Mrs Newton something about my assignment.

B I do, too. I’m going to make an appointment with her for Thursday or Friday afternoon.

A Are you? I’ll make one with her, too, then.

B Good idea. Shall we see if she’s in the staff room now?

A Yes, let’s. We need to hurry. Our next lesson starts in ten minutes.

3

AAre you doing anything this weekend?

B Yes, I’m going to York.

A That’s nice. I like York. Whatare you doing there?

B My sister lives there. It’s her birthday on Saturday, so she’s having a party. My brother’s going, too.

A How are you getting there? Are you driving?

B No,we’re going by train.There’s a train on Friday afternoon.

A Anyway, will you be back here on Sunday evening? I was thinking we could see a film or something.

B I don’t think I’ll be able to, I’m afraid. We’ll probably get back late on Sunday evening. But if we’re back in time,I’ll let you know.

A OK, great. Have a good time and say ‘happy birthday’ to your sister for me.

B I will.

FOUR

 

1

A It’s very busy here today.

B I know. There are so many cars! We’re not going to find anywhere to park in the town centre.

2

A We’re going to see the Giotto exhibition on Friday.

B Oh, you’ll love it. It’s amazing.

3

A That piece of scenery doesn’t look very safe, does it?

B Yeah, it looks like it’s going to fall off the stage.

4

A Oh no! It’s started raining and I haven’t got an umbrella.

B Well, in that case we’re going to get wet then.

5

A I don’t know how to use the photocopier.

B Why don’t you ask Luke? Maybe he’ll be able to help you.

6

A Does the restaurant have any vegetarian dishes?

B I’ve no idea, but I’m sure they’ll make you something if not.

 

 

 

 

FOCUS NOW 2:

EXERCISES ON PAGE 62

 

FIVE

Hi Amy,

You know I am moving house next week. Well, I’ve decided that I’m having a house-warming party in the new house. The theme is Superheroes, so I’m dressing up as batman. You know my mum’s a fantastic cook, so she is making four types of pizza. I think everybody will like that. I’m not sure about the music, I think I will get a DJ and ask him to play lots of dance music.

 

SIX

To: Class 3LSUB

From: Alessia

Object: End-of-term party

 

Hi guys,

As you know, the term is coming to an end, so I have decided to plan a party to celebrate its end.

I am booking a room this afternoon for the 3rd of January, the theme of the party is The ‘80, and as soon as I get enough money I will buy some decorations. Everyone is dressing up like people did in 1980 and dance to music from those years.

I’m going to text everyone the adress and other useful information later this evening, in the meantime let me know if you won’t be able to come.

One last thing!! Can you please bring some CDs and food to the party?

Thanks in advance,

Alessia.

 

 

EXERCISES ON PAGE 63

ONE

I would like to go shopping (I really love shopping!) and on the London Eye, because I wan to see the beauty of the city from another perspective, but I don’t really care about the other activities because they don’t seem particularly interesting to me.

 

TWO

Ann rejects going to the London Dungeon because she doesn’t like scary things, then they decided to go on the London Eye because the weather was good. After that Ann suggested going on a boat on the Thames, but Marcus rejected it because it was too expensive.

Ann suggested going shopping in Oxford Street, but Marcus told her that shopping in Camden Market was more fun, so they agreed to go shopping there.

 

THREE

Why don’t we (go)…

I don’t really like…

I’d rather (go)…

How about going to...

That’s a good idea!

I’m not sure about that.

I think we should (go)…

Let’s (go) … instead.

That sounds great!

Do you fancy…

 

FOUR

A. Do you fancy going to the cinema tonight?

B. That’s a good idea! What do you want to see?

A. The new film with Jennier Aniston.

B. Oh no, I’m not keen on romantic comedy. I’d rather see an action film.

A. OK, let’s see the new James Bond instead.

B. Great. How about having a burger before we go?

A. Why not! We could try that new burger bar in town.

 

FIVE

A. Why don’t we go and visit the Botanic Gardens in the morning?

B. That sounds great! And how about going to aGhost tour in the afternoon?

A. I don’t think that’s a great idea. I’d rather climb a hill and watch the city from above.

B. But it takes two hours to climb it!! I think visiting Edinburgh Castle would be better.

A. yes, I agree with you… I think in the evening we could eat seafood in a waterfront restaurant, what do you think?

B. I think that’s a great idea! I can’t wait!