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S: What time is our next lesson?J: It’s at quarter past ten.S: And what time is lunch?J: It’s at half past twelve.. S0.14 Page 8, Exercise 51 It’s half past six.2 It’s quarter past one.3
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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January February March April May June July August September October November December
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first second third fourth fifth twelfth twentieth twenty-ninth 1 Where is this animal from?
It’s from China.
2 Who is Daisy Ridley?
She’s a British actress.
3 What is the capital of Brazil?
It’s Brasilia.
4 How old are the pyramids in Egypt?
They’re 4,500 years old.
5 Where are tacos from?
They’re from Mexico.
6 What nationality is the footballer Marcos Asensio?
He’s Spanish.
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black, red, white, green, yellow, blue, orange, pink, purple, brown, grey
S0.10 Page 7, Exercise 7
What’s your name? Where are you from? How old are you? Who is your teacher?
S0.11 Page 8, Exercise 1N = Narrator, S = Sam, J = JessieN: Today’s message board Back to
school Is it your first day back at school this week? Write and tell us about you and your school
S: Hi, my name’s Sam I’m thirteen
years old and I’m from Bristol in the UK I’m at Brandon Park School It’s a big secondary school My best friends are Jessie, Ted and Liam We’re always together – at break time, lunch, and after school! My favourite subjects are Science and English I’m not very good at Maths – it’s difficult!
J: Hi, I’m Jessie I’m twelve years
old, but I’m nearly thirteen – my birthday’s on Wednesday! I’m so excited! I’m also from Bristol, and I’m at the same school as Sam I like French because I’m quite good at languages, and our teacher’s really nice I like sport, too, and I’m in the school volleyball team I don’t like History.
S0.12 Page 8, Exercise 3S = Sam, J = Jessie
S: What’s the time, Jessie?J: It’s ten o’clock
S: What time is our next lesson?J: It’s at quarter past ten.S: And what time is lunch?J: It’s at half past twelve
S: Oh no, two and a half hours! I’m
really hungry!
S0.13 Page 8, Exercise 4Telling the time
What’s the time? It’s ten o’clock It’s half past ten
What time is our next lesson? What time is lunch?
It’s at quarter past ten It’s at quarter to ten
S0.14 Page 8, Exercise 51 It’s half past six.
2 It’s quarter past one.3 It’s three o’clock.4 It’s quarter to ten.5 It’s quarter to twelve.6 It’s half past eight.
UNIT 1
1.1 Page 9, Exercise 1
Picture 1: bed, chair, desk, wardrobe,
Picture 2: cooker, fridgePicture 3: chair, sofa, table
Picture 4: bookcase, chair, desk, lamp,
Picture 5: bath, mirror, shower, sink,
1.2 Page 10, Exercise 1The Big Teenage Challenge
Can you keep your bedroom tidy for a week? That’s this week’s Big Teenage Challenge! Our teenager is thirteen-year-old Harry from Manchester
Day 1
‘I’m very untidy,’ says Harry He’s right! There’s a big wardrobe in his room, but there aren’t any clothes in it – they’re all on the bed or on the floor There are some dirty plates under his bed, and there’s an empty pizza box behind his chair! On Harry’s desk, next to his games console, there are hundreds of comics and … an old sandwich Ugh!
Day 2
Wow! What a difference! Harry’s room is clean and tidy Are there any clothes on the floor? No, there aren’t! They’re in the wardrobe There isn’t a sandwich on his desk now, and his comics are all in the bookcase next to his bed Everything is in the right place, but can Harry keep his bedroom tidy for a whole week? Find
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mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, husband, cousin, parent
1.5 Page 12, Exercises 5 and 6P = Presenter, E = Emma
P: Hello and welcome to Famous
Families Today’s show is about the
actor Chris Hemsworth and his family, and with me in the studio is our reporter, Emma So, Emma, where is Chris from?
E: He’s from Australia His parents are
both Australian – his dad, Craig, and his mum, Leonie.
P: I see And is Chris married?E: Yes, he is His wife is Elsa Pataky
She’s an actress from Spain.
P: An actress – that’s interesting
So, have Chris and Elsa got any children?
E: Yes, they have They’ve got three
children: two sons and a daughter.
P: What are their children’s names?E: Their sons are called Sasha and
P: Sasha and Tristan – unusual names.E: Yes, and their daughter’s name is
India Rose.
P: India Rose, that’s a lovely name
And has Chris got any brothers or sisters?
E: He hasn’t got any sisters, but he’s
got two brothers, Liam and Luke They’re also actors.
P: Wow, acting is in the family.E: Yes – so perhaps Sasha, Tristan and
India Rose are stars of the future!
P: Yes, who knows?! Thanks Emma
And now it’s time for some music Don’t go away!
1.6 Page 13, Exercise 5P = Presenter, E = Emma
Famous Families: Stephen Curry
This week’s Famous Families is about the famous basketball player, Stephen Curry.
P: Has Stephen got a sister?
E: Yes, he has Her name’s Sydel, and
she’s good at volleyball.
P: Has he got a brother?
E: Yes, he has His brother, Seth, is
also a basketball player.
P: Has he got a wife?
E: Yes, he has His wife, Ayesha, is a
TV presenter.
P: Have they got any children?E: Yes, they have.
P: Have they got a cat?
E: No, they haven’t, but they’ve got
two dogs!
1.7 Page 14, Exercise 5C = Carla, F = Felix
C: Hi, my name’s Carla and I’m from
Edinburgh in Scotland I’m thirteen years old and I’ve got two sisters I love animals – I’ve got lots of pictures of animals on my bedroom walls – and I’ve got a lot of pets I’ve got two rabbits, a cat and three fish I also like going to the cinema My
favourite film is Harry Potter.
F: Hi, my name’s Felix I’m English,
and I’m from Manchester I’m twelve years old My birthday is next month I’ve got a brother and a sister They’re really into music, but I prefer sport I like football and basketball, and I’m in a basketball team at school We’re really good!
1.8 Page 15, Exercise 1F = Felix, T = Tess, A = AliF: Hi, Tess How are things?T: Good, thanks How are you?F: Not bad This is my penfriend, Ali
He’s here for a week.
T: Hello, Ali Nice to meet you.A: Nice to meet you, too Are you into
F: My favourite sport is volleyball, but
basketball’s cool, too
A: Great, let’s have a game!
Later …
F: Thanks for the game, Tess T: You’re welcome See you later.A: See you, Tess.
How are things? How are you? Good, thanks Fine, thanks Not bad
Introductions
This is my friend, Ali This is my cousin, Tess Nice to meet you Nice to meet you, too M = Megan, B = Ben, L = LydiaM: Hi Ben How are you?
B: Not bad, thanks How are you?M: I’m good This is my cousin, Lydia.B: Hi, Lydia Nice to meet you.L: Nice to meet you, too.M: See you later, Ben.B: Yes, see you.
1.11 Page 16–17, Exercise 2
N = Narrator, Pr = Presenter, J = Josh, Po = Poppy
N: Teenage life in the UK
Pr: What is life like for teenagers in the
UK? We talk to Josh, 13 and Poppy, 14
N: Josh, 13
Pr: Where are you from?
J: I’m from Brixton, in south London Pr: What’s your house like?
J: It’s got four bedrooms, a big kitchen
and a living room In the living room, there’s a sofa, two chairs and a TV, and there’s a red carpet on the floor Most homes in Britain have got carpets There’s a big garden at the back of the house and a small garden at the front It’s an old house, but it’s really comfortable
Pr: What is there for young people in
your area?
J: There’s a cinema and a sports centre
and there are some great parks There are always things to do!
Pr: What are the negative things?J: There’s a lot of traffic and it’s
sometimes noisy
N: Poppy, 14
Pr: Where are you from?
Po: I’m from a small, quiet village in
Wales
Pr: What’s your house like?
Po: My house is called ‘Rose Cottage’
A lot of houses in the UK have got names It’s a beautiful house and there are only two bedrooms I haven’t got my own room – I’m in a room with my sister It’s OK, but I’m very tidy and my sister isn’t! We’ve got a nice garden and there’s a trampoline for my sister and me.
Pr: What is there for young people in
your area?
Po: The people are friendly, but there
isn't a lot for teenagers Every summer, there’s a village festival.
Pr: What are the negative things?Po: It’s sometimes boring at the
weekend My friends are in other villages and the buses aren’t very
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11 have breakfast 12 do my homework
2.2 Page 19, Exercise 2
1 [sound of shower running]
2 [sound of eating and crunching cereal]3 [sound of jeans being pulled on and
zip being pulled up, followed by sound of drawers opening and closing, then boy calling out ‘Mum, where’s my new T-shirt?’]
4 [sound of phone alarm clock going off,
and person yawning and getting out of bed]
5 [sound of boy calling out: ‘Bye’ and
parents replying: ‘Bye Have a nice day.’ Door closing.]
6 [sound of teenagers chatting and
7 [sound of girl saying goodnight to
parents: ‘Night mum, night dad.’ ‘Night Lucy, sleep well.’]
8 [sound of bed being made, followed by
sound of vacuum cleaner]
2.3 Page 20, Exercise 2The School on a Ship!
A+ World Academy is the world’s only school on a ship! Sixty students from all over the world live and study on the ship as it sails around the world Fifteen-year-old Sophie tells us about it Sophie gets up at seven o’clock every day and has a shower The girls sleep in one room and the boys sleep in another room ‘I have breakfast at 7.30, then we tidy the bedrooms and clean the ship,’ Sophie says
Sophie studies Maths, Science, History, English and Spanish Students have four to six hours of lessons a day and for two hours they help to sail the ship ‘It’s hard work,’ Sophie says, ‘but it teaches us about teamwork and responsibility.’ After school, Sophie does her homework and chats with her friends She doesn’t watch TV and they don’t have Wi-Fi on the ship, but there are exercise classes, clubs and film nights At ten o’clock, she goes to bed – tired but happy after another day at sea!
C: Today’s podcast is all about a
school with a difference With me is thirteen-year-old Alfie So, Alfie, where do you go to school?
A: I go to school in North London.C: And what’s different about your
A: It’s a ‘no technology’ school We
don’t use anything electronic or digital, like computers or laptops.
C: Really? What about your teacher?
Does she use a computer or an interactive whiteboard?
A: No, she doesn’t The school doesn’t
use any technology and we don’t have the internet.
C: So, how do you study?
A: Well, we have books of course!
But we also have a lot of fun We play games in our French classes, we paint and draw in our History classes and we go outside for Science lessons In the afternoon, we do sport or we work in the vegetable garden.
C: What about at home? Do you watch
TV? Do you play video games?
A: No, we don’t It’s a school rule –
no technology at school and no technology at home We don’t watch TV, we don’t play video games, and we don’t use mobile phones.
C: Wow, that’s very different! So, do
you like your school?
A: Yes, I do! I have more time to read
books, to chat with friends and to do sport I think my school is great!
C: Thank you Alfie.
So, what do you think?
Send me your comments and thank you for listening.
2.8 Page 24, Exercises 3 and 4F = Flora, M = Megan
F: Do you want to join a club this year,
Megan? I’m on the school website now.
M: Yes, I do What clubs are there?F: Well, there’s a Sailing Club, a
Basketball Club, …
M: They sound interesting.
F: … a Music Club, a Dance Club, …M: Cool.
F: And there’s also a Computer Club,
and an Art Club.
M: Er, no thank you! I’m not interested
in computers or art.
F: OK … What days are you free?M: Well, I play football after school
on Tuesday and Friday, so I’m busy on those days I’m free on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
F: Do you want to go to a club at
lunchtime, or after school?
M: Oh, after school! I don’t want to go
to a club at lunchtime because I do my homework and chat with my friends then.
F: Right, there’s only one club for you
then It’s the …
2.9 Page 25, Exercise 1MG = Mr Green, L = LiamMG: Hello Liam Can I help you?L: Yes, I’m interested in the Computer
Club
MG: OK What would you like to know?L: What day is it on?
MG: It’s on Wednesday
L: Cool And what time does it start?MG: It starts at quarter to four and it
finishes at five o’clock
L: Where do they meet?
MG: Let me see They meet in Room C3 L: Great I’d like to join, please MG: No problem Have fun!2.10 Page 25, Exercise 2Asking for and giving information
Can I help you?
I’m interested in the Computer Club What would you like to know? What day is it on?
What time does it start? What time does it finish? Where do they meet?
2.11 Page 25, Exercise 3A: Hello Can I help you?B: Yes, I’m interested in the
Drama Club.
A: When do they meet?B: They meet on Monday.A: What time does it start?B: It starts at 3.30.
A: And what time does it finish?B: It finishes at 4.30.
A: Cool I’d like to join, please.B: Of course Have fun!2.12 Page 26–27, Exercise 2Schools in the UK
Everything you need to know about schools in the UK … and some surprises!
School uniform
Most schools have a school uniform It's often a shirt with trousers or a skirt 63% of students wear a tie
School lunches
Students have lunch at school or bring sandwiches from home A typical school
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School day
Students have five and a half hours of lessons a day School usually starts at about 8.30 and finishes at about 3.00, with an hour for lunch.
Journey to school
How do secondary school students go to school? 38% go on foot, 29% go by bus and 23% go by car Only 3% go by bike.
How many hours of homework do students have a week in the UK compared to other countries? Russia: 9.7 hours; the USA: 6.1 hours; the UK: 4.9 hours; Japan: 3.8 hours; Finland 2.8 hours
School pets
At some schools in the UK, dogs help in the classroom The dogs don't teach, but they help students to relax, and that helps students to read.
What languages do students learn at secondary school? 47% learn French; 30% learn Spanish; 16% learn German; 7% learn other languages.
2.13 Page 26–27, Exercise 41 Tonight I’ve got Science, Maths and
English to do Do we get a lot of homework? Yes, we do!
2 At my school, we wear black
trousers and a white shirt I don’t like my uniform – it’s boring!
3 We sometimes watch Spanish
videos on the whiteboard or listen to Spanish songs I like Spanish, but it’s quite difficult.
4 My brother goes to school by bike,
but I walk It takes fifteen minutes I meet my friends and we chat about sport or music.
5 I take sandwiches to school and
I eat them with my friends Today, I’ve got cheese and salad sandwiches, and an apple 3.2 Page 30, Exercises 1 and 2Brighton Zeuner Secrets of a Skateboarding Superstar!
Brighton Zeuner is a typical teenager
She likes watching videos and listening to music, and she sometimes goes running with her dad But there’s one way that she’s different: Brighton is a world champion skateboarder – the youngest winner of an X Games gold medal at the age of thirteen! What are the secrets of her success?
Secret 1: Practise hard!
Brighton never leaves home without her skateboard and helmet She always gets up early and skates before school She usually practises for six hours or more a day
Secret 2: Have fun!
Brighton loves skateboarding, especially with her friends In the afternoon, she often meets them at the skatepark to learn new tricks and have fun
Secret 3: Fight stereotypes!
People sometimes think that skateboarding is a boys’ sport, but Brighton wants to change that At her skatepark, there are usually more girls than boys now.
Secret 4: Dream big!
Brighton’s ambition is to study Maths or writing at university … and to skateboard at the Olympic Games Good luck, Brighton!
3.3 Page 32, Exercise 2
catch, climb, jump, kick, ride, run, skate, ski, swim, throw
3.4 Page 32, Exercises 4 and 5
Can you run, jump and climb? Then freerunning is for you! It’s an amazing sport and it’s easy to learn There are lessons on Tuesday, 14 July Are you interested? Then meet us at eleven o'clock at the park That’s eleven o'clock on Tuesday, 14 July, at the park You must be thirteen or over.
Can you ride a bike? Do you like going fast? Then why not try BMX biking? It’s very fast and a lot of fun, and you can also do tricks! The BMX Day is on Thursday, 16 July, at ten o'clock, at the Skate Park You can use one of our BMX bikes, but you can’t ride them without a helmet, and you must follow our rules See you at the Skate Park, on Thursday, 16 July, at ten o'clock.
Do you like playing basketball? Then why not try 3-on-3 basketball? The rules are similar to regular basketball, but there are only three players in each team and only one basket You mustn’t run with the ball, and your team must throw the ball at the basket after twelve seconds Want to try? Then come to the Sports Centre on Saturday, 18 July, at half past nine That’s Saturday, 18 July, at half
past nine, at the Sports Centre.
3.5 Page 32, Exercise 61 Can you run, jump and climb?2 You must be thirteen or over.3 You can use one of our BMX bikes,
but you can’t ride them without a
Can you swim? Yes, I can Can you ski? No, I can’t.
4 Your uniform must be clean.5 You mustn’t chat or play in class.6 Parents must pay for all classes on
3.9 Page 34, Exercises 4 and 51
R = Receptionist, B = BoyR: Hello, can I help you?
B: Can I have two tickets for The
Avengers, please?
R: Yes, of course That’s £14.
B: Here you are What time does the
G: OK, but let’s go swimming first.B: Good idea Then after lunch, let’s go
R: OK How old are you?G: I’m fourteen and my sister is
R: I’m sorry, but you must be thirteen
to use the gym.
G: Oh, that’s a pity Can we play tennis?R: Yes, you can It’s £6 to play.
G: Cool Here you are – £6.
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A: I’m bored Let’s do something.J: OK What shall we do?
A: Why don’t we play table tennis?J: Mmm, that doesn’t sound very
exciting How about going mountain biking?
A: That sounds like fun J: What about taking a picnic? A: Great idea! Shall we go now?J: Let’s finish this game first.A: Jack!
3.11 Page 35, Exercise 2Asking for suggestions
What shall we do?
Making suggestions
Let’s do something.
Why don’t we play table tennis? How about going mountain biking? What about taking a picnic?
Responding to suggestions
That doesn’t sound very exciting That sounds like fun.
Great idea!
3.12 Page 35, Exercise 3B = Boy, G = Girl
B: I’m bored Let’s do something.G: OK What shall we do?B: Why don’t we go shopping?G: Mmm, that doesn’t sound very
interesting How about playing basketball?
B: That sounds like fun Let’s call Dan
and Lottie, too.
G: Great idea!
3.13, Page 36–37, Exercise 3Sport in the UK
Gaelic football
Gaelic football is popular in Northern Ireland It’s a mixture of football and rugby There are two teams of fifteen players Players can kick the ball or run with it in their hands.
Scotland is the home of golf There are over 550 golf courses in Scotland The Old Course in St Andrews is the oldest golf course in the world It’s 600 years old.
Cricket is popular in summer At Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham, some matches start at 11 a.m and finish at 8 p.m But players don’t play for nine hours They stop for lunch, and also for sandwiches in the afternoon!
Wimbledon is a famous tennis competition in London Fans come from all over the world to watch the
matches and to eat the traditional snack: strawberries During the competition, fans eat more than 1.6 million strawberries!
The London Marathon is a famous running race It’s 42 kilometres long 40,000 runners take part, and there’s also a wheelchair race Some people run in crazy costumes!
Can you surf? The town of Newquay has got eleven beaches and is a great place to learn Surfing competitions often take place here.
Rugby is popular in Wales Welsh rugby fans love singing When the Principality Stadium in Cardiff is full of 74,500 fans, it’s very noisy!
There are two famous football teams in Manchester Manchester United play in red shirts, and Manchester City play in blue shirts Are you a fan of the ‘reds’ or the ‘blues’?
3.14 Page 36–37, Exercise 51 How often is the FIFA World Cup
It’s every four years.
2 What nationality is tennis player Naomi Osaka?
She’s Japanese.
3 Where is this cricket fan from?
He’s from Australia.
4 Which race includes swimming, cycling and running?
The triathlon.
5 In which Brazilian city is this Olympic stadium?
It’s in Rio de Janeiro.
6 Which basketball team has got a bull as its mascot?
The Chicago Bulls.
UNIT 4
4.1 Page 39, Exercise 11 Explore a museum2 Stay in a hotel
3 Watch a play at the theatre4 Walk round a market5 Eat in a restaurant6 Spend a day at a castle
7 Go shopping at a shopping centre8 Visit a famous monument4.2 Page 39, Exercise 21
W = Waiter, B = BoyW: Are you ready to order?B: Yes, please I’d like a Margarita
pizza, please.
W: And I’d like Spaghetti Carbonara.B: And to drink? …
F = female tannoy voice
F: The next train to leave platform
1 is the eleven o'clock train to Liverpool Platform 1 for the eleven o'clock service to Liverpool.
G = Greg, A = Anna, L = LibrarianG: Hi, Anna.
A: Hi, Greg How are …
L: Shh, quiet please! People are
M = Market stall owner
M: Melons, lovely melons, two for the
price of one! Bananas, get your bananas, five for a pound.
A= AudienceA: Bravo!6
M = Male voice in lift
M: First floor Men’s fashion Children’s
Going up Doors closing.
Second floor TVs and Computers Bedroom furniture.
R = Receptionist, M = ManR: Good afternoon, can I help you?M: Yes, have you got any rooms for
R: Just one moment yes, we do.M: Great.
R: A single or double room?M: A double room, please.8
B = Boy, G = Girl
B: Hello? Where are you?
G: I’m in Trafalgar Square, where are
B: Trafalgar Square … really, you’re in
Trafalgar Square? Me too, I’m near the fountain in the middle.
G: I don’t see you ah, there you are!
4.3 Page 40, Exercise 2N = Narrator, L = Leo
N: Leo’s Blog Paris by jetpack!
L: I’m in France on a school trip Today
we’re in the French capital, Paris But we aren’t walking or taking a bus tour Instead, we’re exploring the city by jetpack!
12.15 p.m We’re putting on our seatbelts and getting ready for our flight ‘5-4-3-2-1 … lift off!’
12.17 p.m This is amazing – I’m flying over Paris! Below us, people are walking in the streets and sitting outside restaurants There’s an old man reading a newspaper in
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12.20 p.m We’re now flying over the Louvre, the world’s biggest art museum The views are incredible Look, there’s the Arc de Triomphe! Some tourists are taking photos and a girl is buying an ice cream 12.25 p.m We’re travelling really fast now, and in front of us is the Eiffel Tower There’s a lift that goes to the top, but a few people are climbing the 1,665 stairs!
12.30 p.m Our tour is over And it’s time to tell you the truth We aren’t really flying jetpacks – we’re at
Flyview®, a virtual reality attraction
in the centre of Paris, and we’re wearing virtual reality headsets It’s a great way to see the city.
4.4 Page 41, Exercise 2
reading, walking, taking, climbing, putting
4.5 Page 41, Exercise 31 I’m not walking, I’m flying! 2 We’re having a fantastic time!4.6 Page 41, Exercise 41 She’s walking to work Picture c2 They’re playing a game Picture e3 He’s running Picture d
4 She’s going to a party Picture f5 She’s riding a bike Picture h6 We’re having fun on the river
Picture g
7 He’s playing the trumpet Picture b8 I’m reading a book Picture a
L: Hi, Josh, Happy Christmas!J: Hi, Liv! Happy Christmas to you,
too! Are you having a nice day?
L: Well yes, but it’s only eight o'clock
in the morning here in Glasgow What time is it in Perth?
J: It’s eight o'clock in the afternoon.L: Really? What’s the weather like?J: It’s beautiful It’s hot and sunny
What’s it like in Glasgow? Is it snowing at the moment?
L: Yes, it is It’s snowing and it’s really
J: You’re so lucky! I love snow, but it
never snows in Perth!
L: So, what are you doing today, Josh?J: I’m at the beach with Mum and
Dad I’m surfing and swimming.
L: Wow! Do you always go to the
beach on Christmas Day?
J: Yes, we do We usually have a picnic
or a barbecue on the beach, and then we stay here until the evening.
L: Are your mum and dad surfing,
J: Yes, they are, but they aren’t very
good! So, what about you? What are you doing right now, Liv?
L: I’m helping Dad in the kitchen.J: Is your dad cooking lunch?L: Yes, and there’s a lot to do, so I’m
J: Thanks Have a great day.L: You too Enjoy your evening Bye!4.9 Page 44, Exercises 3 and 4
Hello, and welcome to Oxford We’re standing next to the Tourist Information, in the centre of this beautiful city If everyone is ready, let’s start our tour – follow me please … So, at the moment we’re walking along Broad Street This beautiful theatre on the right is more than 350 years old It’s called the Sheldonian Theatre, and you can come here to see a music concert, or to listen to a talk The sound inside the theatre is very good, but I must tell you, the seats are very hard and uncomfortable!
… Opposite the theatre there is a very famous bookshop It’s got more than 200,000 books: children’s books, travel books, music books, every type of book you can think of! It’s a great place to spend an hour or two, and it’s also got a great café You can have a coffee and a cake, and look at a book – all at the same time! We’re now turning into Parks Road, and this big building here is the Natural History Museum If you’re interested in insects, they’ve got lots of colourful and unusual insects here There are also lots of birds and other animals But, when I come here, I like looking at the dinosaurs, especially the Tyrannosaurus rex It’s really scary!
… There’s a fantastic park next to the museum, but we haven’t got time to go there now, so let’s walk back to Broad Street and continue our tour from there …
S: No, it’s a ten-minute walk Go
straight on, then turn right.
V: Straight on, then right?S: Yes Then go past the shopping
centre and the bank and turn left The café is on the left near the university library
V: Great! Thanks very much.S: You’re welcome Bye!4.11 Page 45, Exercise 2Asking for directions
Excuse me, I’m looking for the bus Go past the bank It’s on the left It’s on the right.
4.12 Page 45, Exercise 41
A: Excuse me, is there an […] near
B: Yes, there is It’s called the
Ashmolean Go straight on and turn left into Saint Giles Street.
A: Sorry Can you say that again,
B: Sure Go straight on and turn left
into Saint Giles Street Turn left again into Beaumont Street, and it’s on the right opposite the hotel.
A: Thank you.B: No problem.2
A: Excuse me I’m looking for the […].B: OK, let me think Go straight on and
cross the road into Broad Street Go past the bookshop and turn left Then go straight on It’s on the right after the museum.
A: OK, so go straight on, cross the
road, turn left after the bookshop and it’s on the right after the museum.
B: Yes, that’s it.A: Thanks very much.B: You’re welcome.3
A: Excuse me, I’m looking for the […]
Is it near here?
B: It’s not far Go straight on and turn
right Go past the shopping centre and the bank and turn left It’s on your left, before the University Library It’s a five-minute walk.
A: OK, thanks for your help.B: You’re welcome.
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A: I’m Alisha and I’m from New York
I love the different seasons here! Here’s my guide:
Fall
Weather: The days are warm It doesn’t often rain.
What to do: The trees change color and it’s a beautiful time to explore Central Park On 31 October, two million people walk around the streets in crazy costumes to celebrate Halloween! Food and drink: Fall is the season of apples Why not try an apple donut?
Winter
Weather: Winters in New York are cold, and it usually snows
What to do: You can go ice skating at the Rockefeller Center in front of the famous Christmas tree Or visit a museum! At the Museum of Modern Art, you can see paintings by Picasso and Warhol Food and drink: Are you feeling cold? Then have a hot chocolate – yum!
Spring
Weather: It’s usually warm, but be prepared - it can rain!
What to do: Spring is the start of the baseball season You can watch a game at the Yankee Stadium Or, if you prefer music, you can go and see a musical in Broadway, New York’s theater district Food and drink: Start your day with a typical American breakfast of pancakes and fruit!
Summer
Weather: The days are long, hot and sunny Leave your coat at home! What to do: Summer is an exciting time in the city There are lots of free concerts and outdoor movies in the parks You can also visit the beach at Coney Island, or take a ride on the funfair.
Food and drink: Try one of New York’s famous bagels – they’re delicious!
4.14 Page 46–47, Exercises 5 and 6I = Interviewer, M = Man,
W = Woman, E = Elderly womanI: Excuse me, can I ask you some
questions, please?
M: Sure.
I: OK, what is your favourite season?M: My favourite season is um … winter.I: Why?
M: Well, I play soccer in the summer
and in the fall, and hockey in winter I think you call it ice hockey in Britain, but here we just say hockey I love hockey! That’s why winter is my favourite season.
I: Thank you.M: You’re welcome.
I: Hello, can I stop you for a minute?W: OK.
I: Today I’m asking people ‘What’s
your favourite season?’
W: My favourite season? I think it’s fall.I: Why’s that?
W: Because it’s a good time to go
running I can put on my sneakers and go running in the park The weather is perfect – like today Then in November, it’s the New York Marathon.
I: So you like running?W: I love it! Bye now.I: Bye.
I: Excuse me, what’s your favourite
E: Well, it’s not summer.I: Really? Why’s that?
E: New York in summer is hot I
always take my vacation in summer because I can’t stay in the city – it’s so hot No, my favourite season is spring The weather is usually good You can go to the park to have a picnic You can sit outside at restaurants Yeah, spring.
I: Thanks very much Have a nice day.
Second Breakfast: eggs, beans, toast, jamLunch: fish, pasta, salad, fruit
Snack: sandwich, hot chocolateDinner: chicken, rice, potatoes,
5.2 Page 49, Exercise 3
I get up every morning at half past six, and have breakfast at seven For breakfast, I usually have cereal and fruit At eight o'clock, I go to the gym, and I train until lunchtime For lunch, I have chicken and vegetables, and I usually have a glass of orange juice.
After lunch, I have a rest, and then I do more training in the afternoon I go home at about half past four, and I see my family before dinner For dinner, I usually have fish with pasta and salad.
5.3 Page 50, Exercise 2A sweet idea
It’s the summer holidays and you want to earn some money What can you do? You look in the kitchen There’s some butter in the fridge and some flour and sugar in the cupboard There aren’t
any eggs, so you can’t make a cake, but there’s some chocolate You decide to make some cookies You can sell them to your neighbours Perhaps you can make some lemonade, too Are there any lemons? Yes, there are Perfect!
A few hours later, you start selling your cookies and lemonade Your neighbours love them The next day, you make some more People tell their friends and soon you are earning hundreds of euros a day Impossible? Not at all! Meet teenagers Mikaila Ulmer and Cory Nieves Mikaila makes ‘healthy’ lemonade She doesn’t use sugar – instead she uses honey She’s now got a successful business and she sells her lemonade in shops across the USA.
Cory makes delicious cookies with natural ingredients and sells them online In the future, he plans to use the money from his business to pay for his university studies.
So if you want to start your own business, remember: You’re never too
I: Excuse me I’m doing a questionnaire
about health It’s very short Can I ask you some questions, please?
B: Yes, no problem.
I: Great Question one: How much
fruit, and how many vegetables, do you eat in a day?
B: Oh, I probably eat five or more
different types I eat a lot of fruit – I love apples – but I don’t eat many vegetables.
I: Thanks Question two: How much
exercise do you do in a day?
B: Er, I don’t do much exercise I
sometimes play football after school, but not every day I’m not very active.
I: OK Question three: How many
hours do you sleep at night?
B: Quite a lot! I sleep for about nine
hours I go to bed at about ten o'clock and I get up at seven o'clock.
I: Cool Question four: How much
time do you spend watching TV, playing video games or using your phone?
B: Mmm, probably about three hours
a day I don’t watch much TV, but I
Trang 8spend a lot of time on my phone – I play a lot of games Three hours, that’s not very healthy, is it!
I: OK, Question five: How much water
do you drink in a day?
B: That’s a difficult question Probably
about a litre and a half a day And I always have a glass of orange juice at breakfast.
I: Thanks Last question It’s two
hours before dinner and you’re hungry What do you do?
B: If I’m hungry, I have some toast
with jam or honey.
I: OK, that’s great That’s the end of
the questionnaire Thanks very much for your time!
e A lot – about nine teaspoons.
2 How much fruit does a monkey eat
in a day?
c A lot – about fifty different types.
3 How many burgers do people in the
USA eat in a year?
a A lot – nearly fifty billion!
4 How much honey does a bee make d Not many – about five.
5.9 Page 54, Exercises 4 and 5G = Girl, B = Boy
G: Wow, these salads look amazing
I love mango! I want the Taste of Thailand salad.
B: Yes, but you’re vegetarian and it’s
got seafood in it!
G: Ah yes, you’re right Hmm Plant
Power then, that’s only got vegetables and nuts What about you?
B: Not sure I love Mexican food, but I
don’t really like chicken, so I’m not sure about the Mexican meatballs.
G: Why don’t you have the Super
Salmon? You like fish, don’t you?
B: Ah yes, good idea With some
bread, too – I’m really hungry.
G: I’m not that very hungry, but I’m
really thirsty I want a nice big bottle of mineral water!
B: So, we know what we want? Shall A: Can I have an orange juice?S: OK Anything else? Any dessert?A: Yes please, I’ll have a chocolate
S: Is that to eat in or take away?A: To take away.
S: OK, that’s £8, please.A: Here you are.
S: Thank you Your food is just coming.
Is that to eat in or take away? That’s eight pounds, please Your food is just coming.
I’d like an orange juice, please Can I have a chocolate cookie, please? I’ll have the Plant Power salad, please W: Hello, what can I get you?B: I’d like the Korean Curry, please.W: One Korean Curry Anything else?B: Yes, can I have a fruit salad?W: Sure Is that to eat in or take away?B: To eat in.
W: OK, that’s £7.75, please.B: Here you are.
W: Thank you.
5.13 Page 56–57, Exercise 2N = Narrator, E = Ethan, Y = Yanlin, M = Meera
N: Favourite Festivals What’s your
favourite festival or celebration? Write and tell us.
N: 1 Ethan, Washington DC, USAE: My favourite celebration is
Independence Day on the fourth of July What happens? We decorate the house, and we invite family and friends to a barbecue Dad makes
a lot of food – burgers, sweetcorn, fried chicken and salads For dessert, my grandma always makes a fruit pie in the colours of the American flag – red, white and blue! In the evening, we watch the fireworks over the city It’s beautiful!
N: 2 Yanlin, London, UK
Y: I’m from London, but my parents
are Chinese I love Chinese New Year! It happens in January or February We clean our homes and we put up red decorations for good luck On the evening before New Year, we have a family dinner We eat fish and chicken with vegetables and rice At midnight, there are fireworks – it’s very noisy! The next day, there’s a parade in the street, with lion dances and traditional Chinese music
N: 3 Meera, Mumbai, IndiaM: My favourite festival is Diwali, or
‘the festival of lights’ It takes place in October or early November, and it lasts for five days We clean the house and decorate it with lights, and we wear new clothes We have a big family meal with vegetarian curries, rice, samosas (Indian snacks with potatoes and vegetables) and special cakes In the evening, there’s music, dancing and fireworks
5.14 Page 56–57, Exercises 5 and 6S = Aunt Sheila, A = Alex
S: Hi Alex How are you?
A: Hi Aunt Sheila I’m fine, thanks
I’m decorating the house with flags Everywhere is red, white and blue!
S: Wow, I can’t wait to see it What’s
your dad doing?
A: He’s in the kitchen He’s making the
food for the barbecue.
S: And what’s the weather like there?A: It’s beautiful – hot and sunny.S: Great See you later.
A = Anita, Gm = Grandma, Gp = Grandpa
A: Hi Grandma Are you wearing
your new dress? It’s beautiful.
Gm: Yes, I am Thank you, Anita.Gp: I’m also wearing new clothes, you
A: Sorry, Grandpa You look nice, too!Gp: Thank you! Now where’s the rest of
the family?
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G: Oooh! I love watching fireworks.B: Yes, they’re really beautiful Wow!G: And I can’t wait for tomorrow My
friend Cheng is in the parade He’s one of the lion dancers.
B: Cool! Can I be in the parade, too?G: Sorry, it’s all organized for this
year But maybe you can be in it next year.
5.15 Page 56–57, Exercise 7Independence day in numbers
Every year, on 4 July, millions of Americans celebrate Independence Day It’s a celebration of America’s independence from Great Britain in 1776 Offices and schools close for the day, and friends and families get together 43% of Americans have a barbecue or picnic Altogether, people spend more than $7 billion on food.
Americans love fireworks on
Independence Day! There are more than 16,000 firework displays in the country, and 65% of people go to one.
1 K2 is a very high mountain between
China and Pakistan.
2 The Amazon is a river in South
America It’s home to piranhas and caimans.
3 Half of the Earth’s animal species
live in rainforests.
4 Vesuvius is a volcano in Italy near
the old city of Pompeii.
5 Angel Falls is a waterfall in
Venezuela It’s 979 metres high.
6 Bali is a beautiful island in
Indonesia It’s very popular with tourists.
6.3 Page 60, Exercise 1G = Girl, P = Pilot, N = NarratorG: Welcome to your new planet!P: Ladies and gentlemen, we are
arriving at our destination Please return to your seats
G: While the pilot makes his final
announcements, I look through the window of the spaceship On the planet below, I can see oceans, rivers and icy lakes The mountains
are higher than on Earth, and the oceans are more beautiful The spaceship lands on a large island in the middle of a lake
P: Welcome to Trappist-1e,
G: says the pilot We step out on to the
planet It isn’t as warm as Earth, but the air is cleaner It’s the start of a better life for me and my family
N: The story is science fiction, but
Trappist-1e is a real planet It’s about 40 light years from the Sun, and scientists are very excited about it Why? Because it’s very similar to Earth, and it’s possible that there is water – and life – on the planet Scientists are using special telescopes to take a closer look and to find out more So is Trappist-1e a possible destination for humans? Not at the moment It’s further than 300 trillion kilometres from Earth – a journey of 800,000 years! But in the future, with faster and more powerful spaceships, who knows?
6.4 Page 61, Exercise 3The Secrets of a Longer Life
Okinawa is a beautiful island in Japan, with mountains, forests and beaches The people there enjoy a longer life than people in other parts of the world A lot of them are older than 100! What’s their secret?
• The weather in Okinawa is sunnier than in other parts of Japan.
• People eat healthier food, with lots of vegetables.
• People are more active in their free time For example, they walk, work in their gardens or do tai chi.
• The air is cleaner than in a big modern city.
• People are happier because they spend a lot of time with family and friends.
G: Do you want to do a quiz about
animals, Matt? There’s one on this website.
B: Sure I love quizzes.
G: OK, ready? Question 1: What is the
strongest animal in the world?
B: Mmm, is it a bear? They’re very
G: Let’s see No, it’s a beetle.
B: A beetle? But they’re really small!G: Yes, it says that some beetles can
carry an object that is 1,000 times heavier than they are So that’s why they’re the world’s strongest animal.
B: I see What’s Question 2?G: What is the oldest animal alive
B: Oh, I think I know this one Is it a
G: Let’s see Yes, that’s right The
tortoise’s name is Jonathan and it’s about 200 years old! Question 3: What’s the hungriest animal – the animal that eats the most food?
B: Mmm, is it an elephant?G: Sorry, Matt It’s a whale Blue
whales eat about 4,000 kilograms of food a day.
B: Woah – that’s about … 12,000
pizzas! Amazing!
G: Not everything is about pizzas,
Matt! So, Question 4: What’s the most dangerous animal to humans?
B: Mmm, a shark?
G: I’m afraid not, Matt It’s a mosquito
Sharks kill six or seven people a year, but mosquitos kill more than 800,000 people, through malaria and other diseases Last question What animal can jump the furthest?
B: Mmm, is it a frog? They’re good at
G: Wrong again Matt! It’s a leopard It
says that some leopards can jump 15 metres.
B: Wow, 15 metres, that’s incredible!
G: So Matt, your score is 1 out of 5 The
animal world is more surprising than you think, isn’t it?
B: Yes, it is It’s amazing!
L: Hi, Anneka Listen, would you
like to go to Walton Forest at the
Trang 10A: Mmm, Saturday’s a bit difficult
My grandparents are here for the day Sunday is better for me than Saturday.
L: OK, let’s go on Sunday then.A: Great How do we get there?L: We can go by bus or train.A: Which is cheaper?
L: Just a minute I’m looking at the
website now So, the bus is cheaper than the train.
A: OK.
L: But the train is faster than the bus.A: Hmmm.
L: But wait a minute It says here that
the bus station is nearer to the forest than the train station.
A: OK, let’s go by bus then What time
shall we meet?
L: The Treetop Challenge opens at ten
o’clock, so shall we get the 9.30 bus We can meet at my house at 9.15?
A: 9.15 in the morning? That’s so early!L: Yes, but it’s good to go early because
the forest isn’t as busy in the morning.
A: OK Sunday, 9.15 at your house See
you then!
L: Great See you then.6.10 Page 65, Exercise 1A = Assistant, L = Lisa
A: Good morning Can I help you?L: Hello We’d like to do the Treetop
Challenge Is there a discount for young people?
A: Yes, it’s £12 if you’re under 16.L: Oh good, we’re 13 We’d like two
tickets please.
A: OK, that’s £24 in total.L: Here you are.
A: Thank you Here are your tickets.
Can I help you? I’d like a ticket, please I’d like two tickets, please Is there a discount for children? Is there a discount for young people? Is there a discount for students? That’s £24 in total.
Here you are.
Here are your tickets Here’s your change.
6.12 Page 65, Exercise 3A = Assistant, B = BoyA: Hello, can I help you?
B: Yes, we’d like to visit the museum
Is there a discount for students?
A: Yes, it’s half price if you have a
student card.
B: Great! We‘d like four tickets, please.A: OK, that’s £16 in total.
B: Here you are.
A: Here are your tickets, and your
T: These are also some of the world’s
oldest trees Some are more than 2,000 years old.
Gr: Wow … Amazing! … 2,000 years.3
B: Phew, it’s hot Pass the water,
please I’m really thirsty.
G: Oh no, the bottle’s empty.B: What?
G: I’m only joking! Here you are.4
B: I can’t look down! We’re so high.G: It’s OK Don’t be afraid The bridge
is safe.
T: Good morning and welcome to our
tour Now, this is very important: you mustn’t feed the animals and you mustn’t put your hands near the water These reptiles are very dangerous.
G: Wow, the water is so loud!
B: Look at my clothes! I’m really wet!G: Yes, it’s lucky we’ve got some dry
clothes in our bags!
Back in Time for Dinner is a British
living history TV show Every week, a family experiences life in a different decade, from the 1900s to the present day The family members live in a house from that time and wear typical clothes They also eat typical food We talk to two fans of the programme
In your opinion, what was the worst decade to live in?
S: The 1900s Girls’ dresses were
long and heavy, and the colours were boring The hairstyles were horrible, too
T: I agree There were shirts and
ties for boys, and they were really uncomfortable Also, the food wasn’t very exciting – there weren’t any fridges or easy meals like pizza or pasta! Cooking was hard work.
S: Yes, it was – for the women in the
house, Ted!
P: What was your favourite decade in
the show?
S: It was probably the 1960s There
were shorter skirts and more colourful dresses The food was more interesting, too There was cereal for breakfast, and there were supermarkets and Chinese restaurants.
T: My favourite decade was the 1970s
The clothes were more comfortable Jeans and T-shirts were in fashion, and there were games consoles and cool cars!
7.3 Page 71, Exercise 6The 1950s
There was often a phone in people’s homes, but there weren’t any mobile phones.
Fridges were very popular in the 1950s There was often a fridge in the kitchen, but there wasn’t always a washing machine because they were expensive For children, there were books and toys, but there weren’t any computers or games consoles.
Clothes for adults were a bit boring There were dresses and skirts for women and suits for men.
But for teenagers, there were colourful skirts, jeans and leather jackets And there was rock ‘n’ roll music!
7.5 Page 72, Exercises 4 and 5P = Presenter, A = Amy, Z = ZacP: Hello Today’s show is all about
crazes What crazes were popular when you were younger, and why were they popular? Let’s speak to Amy So Amy, tell us about a popular craze.
A: When I was about 9, Pokémon Go
was really popular It was a really