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Write complete sentences using the given words.1.. Put the following words and phrases in the correct order tomake complete sentences.1.. Complete the sentences using the correct tenses

1 A absorb B natural C marine D avoid

2 A factory B transport C animals D endangered

3 A single B environment C dioxide D device

4 A wildlife B organise C island D importance

5 A product B rubbish C pollution D dumping

6 A pollution B protect C carbon D ecosystem

7 A suggestion B extinction C protection D pollution

8 A relate B private C celebrate D participate

9 A release B leave C beach D earth

10 A endangered B release C ecosystem D environment

Exercise 2 Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others.

1 A problem B global C species D protect

2 A reduce B carbon C release D device

3 A product B plastic C single D avoid

4 A volunteer B programme C quality D habitat

5 A protection B pollution C endanger D animal

6 A participate B activity C celebrate D environment

7 A species B throughout C wildlife D product

8 A tornado B endanger C extinction D habitat

9 A resident B importance C continue D recycle

10 A

environment B ecosystem C successfully D participate

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B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Exercise 1 Underline the right word in brackets to complete each sentence.

1 We can reduce our (carbon footprint/ single-use products/ environmental harm)

by using public transportation instead of driving alone

2 To help the environment, we should avoid using (environmental/ single-use/endangered) products and opt for reusable alternatives

3 We need to properly dispose of plastic (activities/ species/ rubbish) to preventenvironmental harm

4 Efforts to prevent water (pollution/ sources/ habitat) are crucial for a healthyecosystem

5 It's important to take action to save (endangered species/ animals/ commonspecies) from extinction

6 We all have a responsibility to protect our (environment/ campfire/ products)for future generations

7 Pollution from industrial activities harms natural (habitats/ neighbours/ devices)and disrupts ecosystems

8 The giant panda faces a high risk of (extinction/ awareness/ increase) due tohabitat loss

Exercise 2 Look at the pictures and write the correct word in the box under each picture.

cutting down a lot of trees planting trees

cutting down trees making light bulbs

building a campfire picking up rubbish

turning off devices practising the 3Rs

recycling paper products saving water

1 2 3 4

paper products rubbish

trees carbon footprint endangered

species

electricity

1 Planting trees helps reduce our and fight climate change

2 We decided to build to keep warm during our outdoor trip to themountains

3 We shouldn't cut down as they provide vital oxygen and habitatfor wildlife

4 It's important to pick up to keep our environment clean andbeautiful

5 Efforts to protect are important to maintaining biodiversity

6 To save , remember to turn off lights when leaving a room

7 Let's help the environment by recycling like newspapers andcardboard

8 Using increases waste, so it's better to choose reusable ones

Exercise 4 Complete each sentence with one connector in the box.

as soon as until when before whenever after

1 She waited her coffee had cooled down before taking a sip

2 we carry out any new policies, we should consider their potentialeffects on the environment

3 Fire-engines turned out the fire broke out to fight it as quickly aspossible.

4 I see a plastic bottle on the beach, I pick it up to help protect thecoastal environment

5 it had rained hard, the garden’s soil was replenished

6 I was just getting into the bath the phone rang

Exercise 5 Combine each pair of sentences using the connector given in brackets.

1 You cannot go home Finish your job first (until)

Exercise 1 Choose the best answer to each question below.

1 Mi: Linda, what does "single-use products" mean?

Linda:

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A Single-use products are products that can be used once and then thrown away

B I don't think single-use products are harmless to the environment

2 Mi: And what do you mean by "carbon footprint"?

Linda:

_

A Carbon footprint should be reduced as much as possible

B It's the amount of carbon dioxide we release into the environment.

3 Mi: What are the most serious environmental problems in your neighbourhood? Linda:

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A Water pollution and noise, in my opinion

B Planting more trees to make the air fresher

4 Mi What should we do to protect the environment in our neighbourhood?

Linda:

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A For me, the environment is becoming more and more polluted

B Plant more trees and clean up the lakes and ponds, that's my idea

5 Mi What do you do to reduce your carbon footprint in your home?

Linda:

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A We turn off electric devices when we are not using them

B Carbon footprint is the amount of carbon in the environment

Exercise 2 Complete the following dialogues with the sentences in the box

A Yes, I’ve visited several times with my family The landscapes are also breathtaking.

B It covers an area of around 222 square kilometers It's actually the first national parkin Viet Nam.

C It's in Ninh Binh Province.

D The park is home to tall ancient trees, including some that are over a thousand years old.

E It is not too far, about a two-hour drive from the capital city.

Linh: Hey, have you ever heard of Cue Phuong National Park? It's a really coolplace in Viet Nam

Michael: Oh, no, I haven't heard about it Where is it located?

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Michael: How far is it from Ha Noi?

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Linh: (2) _

Michael: That sounds pretty accessible How big is the park?

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Michael: What kinds of animals are there?

Linh: You can find over 300 bird species, various monkeys, and even someendangered animals

Michael: That's great! And what about the plant life?

cleaner collect habit pollution

since when treat swimming

Hi, Linda

How's everything? I'm happy to tell you some good news about my village I see alot of changes (1) you visited my village last year Last month, Iwas really surprised (2) I came back to my village You know what?The pond is not I polluted anymore The factory has installed a new filtrationsystem to (3) the chemical waste I saw lots of small fish in the lakeand wild ducks (4) in the water Besides, they have planted treesaround the factory to reduce air (5)

Since some villagers are in the (6) of littering, people have placeddustbins in various places This has resulted in a much (7) environment My grandparents say that at weekends, the villagers also go aroundthe village together to (8) rubbish, what about yourneighbourhood? Has anything been done to make it cleaner? Tell me all about it

in your next email

Bye for now,

Linh

Exercise 2 Read the text and answer the questions.

Water pollution is a big problem for nature It happens when dirty things likesewage, fertilizers, and soil get into rivers and lakes This hurts animals and theirhabitats, what should we do to stop this? First, we need to keep soil safe bystopping erosion, which is when soil washes away Eroded soil can bring badchemicals into the water Second, we should plant more trees by rivers, and thiscan help stop soil from washing away Third, used engine oil should be thrownaway properly, or it can flow to the water In addition, people often leave litter atfun places, like beaches This litter can end up in the water and make it dirty.Therefore,

picking up litter is a simple way to help We can also clean with friends and askbusinesses to help Using less plastic or other materials is good for the oceans.Lots of plastic comes from the land, and it's better to use less of it

1 What causes water pollution?

complete the following text.

Cue Phuong, the first national park in Viet Nam, was officially opened (1) 1960 It (2) 160 km south west of Ha Noi spanningNinh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces The 200 square kilometer park (3) tourists and scientists alike In 2002, nearly 100,000 visitors (4) their way to Cue Phuong Many come to see the work being done toprotect (5) species According to scientists, there are about 2,000different species of flora and 450 species of fauna

Cue Phuong National Park has many caves Quen Voi, also part of the park, iswhere Nguyen Hue's army was stationed (6) it made its surpriseattack on Thang Long and (7) the Qing invaders in the spring of1789

Cue Phuong is also (8) to the Muong ethnic minority, who livemainly on beekeeping and farming

1 A in B on C at

2 A is located B located C locating

3 A protects B attracts C harms

4 A make B have made C made

5 A dangerous B danger C endangered

6 A since B before C during

7 A increased B competed C defeated

8 A room B flat C home

F WRITING

Exercise 1 Write complete sentences using the given words.

1 The air/ water quality/ getting/ worse/ worse

6 The villagers/ our neighbourhood/ doing a lot/ save endangered species.

ADVANCED PRACTICE

A PHONETICS

Exercise 1 Choose the word with the underlined part which is differently pronounced from the others.

1 A natural B animal C valuable D quality

2 A ancient B danger C water D nature

3 A marine B particular C awareness D area

4 A substance B successful C surrounding D volunteer

5 A product B turtle C unsafe D rubbish

6 A amount B thousand C throughout D mountain

7 A encourage B country C double D resource

8 A ecosystem B release C environment D forest

9 A process B celebrate C protect D planet

10 A species B special C heritage D effect

Exercise 2 Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others.

1 A habitat B carbon C surrounding D hospital

2 A endangered B continue C recycle D factory

3 A species B marine C diverse D resource

4 A awareness B resident C importance D successful

5 A quality B contain C ancient D manage

6 A environment B medicinal C ecosystem D particular

B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Exercise 1 Match each word/ phrase with its meaning.

1 ecosystem A things such as minerals, forests, coal, etc that exist

in a place and can be used by people

2 endangered species B the gradual rise in the earth’s temperature caused

by high levels of carbon dioxide and other gases in theatmosphere

3 natural habitats C the act of dropping rubbish on the ground

4 global warming D a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide released

into the atmosphere by human activities over aparticular period

5 natural resources E an animal species that is in danger of becoming

extinct

6 littering F all the plants and animals that live in a particular

area, together with the complex relationship that exists

between them and their environment

7 carbon footprint G the natural environment in which an animal or plant

natural habitats recycled

1 Introducing natural predators helped to balance the _ andcontrol the population of pests

2 Efforts to protect and conserve the habitat of the _ have beensuccessful in recent years

3 The construction of the wildlife reserves aims to provide safe and suitable _ for various original species

4 Scientists are studying the effects of _ on polar ice caps and sealevels

5 The park benches were made from _ plastic bottles, promotingsustainable material usage

6 _ is a harmful habit that disrupts the balance of the ecosystemand damages natural habitats

7 Using public transportation instead of driving a car can help reduce your _ and lower emissions

8 Switching to reusable water bottles and bags is a simple way to reduce theconsumption of _ and minimize waste

Exercise 3 Match two clauses to make a complete sentence.

1 I promise that well stay here A the garden will be so beautiful

2 Don't forget to call us B after 1 have studied all these

books

3 Go and see Tim this week C till your mum returns

4 The moment summer is here, D when you are in trouble

5 I am going to take the biology exam E while you are swimming in the

lake

6 Don’t worry, Samantha I'll watch you F as soon as 1 have done my

homework

7 Before Peter sits down to eat his

sandwich,

G he should wash his hands

8 I’ll go out with you H before he travels to Italy next

Exercise 5 Complete these sentences using the time connectors below.

while after when next

later before as soon as

1 What were you doing I phoned you last night?

2 we rented a car, we drove to Bilbao

3 the thief had come out of the museum, I saw a police car

4 Yesterday I went to the bank, I had a swim, I metFrank for coffee

5 we were watching the news, they were listening to music.

6 The stranger had closed the door he locked it

Exercise 6 Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

1 The organization's main goal is to provide clean drinking water rural communities

2 Students eagerly participate in Earth Day activities each year to raiseawareness environmental protection

3 We can enjoy our vacation and help clean up the beach the sametime

4 Environmental issues affect people all the world, regardless ofwhere they live

5 The rainforest is home a lot of valuable kinds of wood andmedicinal plants

6 It's harmful to dump waste lakes and rivers because it cancontaminate the water and harm aquatic life

7 We shouldn't throw plastic bottles and cans; instead, we shouldrecycle them to help the environment

8 Picking rubbish at the beach is a responsible way to keep ouroceans clean and protect marine life

Exercise 7 Supply the correct form of the words in brackets.

1 Some _ argue for a return to a pre-industrial society.(environment)

2 The supplies were sent to the _ village to assist them after therecent flood (neighbour)

3 Concern over global warming has not led to a _ in the use of oiland gas (reduce)

4 He would never do anything to _ the lives of his children (danger)

5 Sulfur dioxide is one of several _ that are released into theatmosphere by coal-fired power stations (pollute)

6 Many species of plants and animals are threatened with _.(extinct)

7 A lot of improvements would have to be made before the building was _ (habit)

8 The community organized a workshop to raise the _ of localresidents about the importance of reducing plastic waste (aware)

9 The rainforest is home to a diverse range of _ plants that havebeen used for centuries in traditional remedies (medicine)

10 The farmer decided to _ his crops by planting a variety of fruitsand vegetables (diverse)

Exercise 8 Complete the sentences using the correct tenses of verbs in brackets.

1 Last night, I went to bed after I (do) _ my homework

2 Tonight, I will go to bed after I (finish) _ my homework

3 Ever since I was a child, I (be) _ afraid of dogs

4 Jacquie's contact lens popped out while she (play) _ basketball

5 I have known my best friend since she (be) _ ten years old

6 A black cat ran across the road as I (drive) _ my car to work thismorning

7 Whenever Mike (get) _ angry, his nose gets red

8 We will have a big party when you (come) _

Exercise 9 Choose the correct answer to complete the sentences.

1 I always take a bath _ I go to bed

A before B while C during D although

2 Will you wait here _ I am ready?

A as long as B because C until D so

3 I was not at home _ he came to see me

A since B for C when D so that

4 Do not disturb me _ I am busy with my work

A however B while C at the moment D but

5 _ she finished that project, she started working on the next

A Still B As soon as C Or D And

6 _ I have finished my work, I will accompany you to the park

A Before B But C After D while

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7 _ I think of her, my eyes get misty

A However B whatever C whoever D whenever

8 I will not go _ I get my money back

A if B while C since D until

9 I haven't seen him _ we graduated from high school

A if B while C since D until

10 Do not move from here _ I come back

A because B while C since D till

Exercise 10 Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.

1 Logging companies _ a lot of trees in the forest last month

A cut down B pick up C broke down D set up

2 It's essential to _ paper products to reduce waste

A recycle B release C produce D endanger

3 Let's _ rubbish in the park to keep it clean for everyone

A pick up B bump into C turn on D get up

4 The Earth's _ are being used up at an alarming rate

A wealth B resources C reserve D sources

5 Due to habitat loss, some species are at a high risk of _

A destruction B extinction C death D evolution

6 Human activities like _ can harm natural habitats

A forest B forestation C deforestation D deforest

7 Trees in the rainforest oxygen into the atmosphere

A absorb B deliver C release D charge

8 Forests _ a crucial role in absorbing carbon dioxide from the air

A make B take C play D get

9 We should _ the awareness of local residents about wildlifeconservation

A rise B reduce C increase D raise

10 The national park is also _ to diverse flora and fauna

A house B hometown C birthplace D home

C SPEAKING

Exercise 1 Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions.

3 What are the main causes of air pollution?

4 Why is conserving water important to the environment?

5 How can individuals help protect natural habitats and wildlife?

6 What are the consequences of deforestation?

7 How does pollution affect marine life?

8 What is the significance of Earth Day?

Answers:

A Main causes of air pollution include vehicle emissions, industrial activities,

and burning fossil fuels

B Individuals can help protect natural habitats and wildlife by practicing

responsible tourism, avoiding littering, and supporting conservation efforts

C Deforestation leads to habitat loss, soil erosion, and contributes to climatechange

D Conserving water is important to the environment because water scarcity

can lead to ecosystem disruption and impact biodiversity

E Pollution negatively affects marine life by contaminating water with

chemicals and plastic waste

F Earth Day is significant as it raises awareness about environmental issues

and encourages people to take action

G Activities like tree planting, clean-up events, and educational workshops are

commonly organized to promote environmental awareness

H Common ways to reduce plastic waste include using reusable bags and

containers and avoiding single-use plastics

Exercise 2 Put the dialogue into the correct order.

A Liam, what's an activity you've been engaged in?

B It's me and four friends We meet every Friday tor an hour

C Our group includes students and some neighbours We plant twice a month

on Saturday mornings

D Our school's cleaner, and we've reduced trash Also, we use the money we

earn tor nature projects

E Liam, how about the garden club? What benefits do you see?

F Hello! We're here with two students, Emma and Liam, who have been

involved in neighborhood environmental activities Emma, could you share

an activity you've been part of?

G Hi! I've been in a recycling group with classmates We collect plastic and

paper every Friday after school

H I'm in a garden club with friends We plant flowers on Saturdays near thepark

I Nice teamwork! Emma, who's in the recycling group, and how often do youmeet?

J Liam, tell us about the garden club, when and how often do you plant?

K Awesome! Emma, what benefits have you noticed from recycling?

L Great work! Thanks for sharing your experiences

M Our park looks better with more plants, and we share the vegetables we

grow with the community

home to a (4) _ range of geothermal wonders, such as hot springs,geysers, mud pots The thermal activity creates unique and impressive naturalformations, (5) _ the multi-hued Grand Prismatic Spring.

Preserving the delicate ecosystem of Yellowstone is of great importance Visitorsare encouraged (6) _ Leave No Trace principles, respecting wildlifeand staying on designated trails The park also offers educational programs tohelp visitors understand and appreciate the natural wonders and conservationefforts

1 A located B lied C lived D inhabited

2 A destination B resort C direction D station

3 A try B witness C experience D mark

4 A diversity B diversify C diverse D diversely

5 A like B alike C unlike D likely

6 A follow B following C to follow D followed

Exercise 2 Read the text and then answer the questions.

Every year, the average temperature of the Earth's surface gets a little bitwarmer This gradual trend is called global warming Warmer weather may soundnice, but global warming is something to be very concerned about

Scientists are worried that continued warmer temperatures could damage theenvironment in many devastating ways Rising temperatures might cause plantsand animals to become extinct They could melt enough polar ice to cause thelevels of the sea to rise Weather patterns could also change There might bemore droughts or serious storms with flooding In some areas, human diseasescould spread

What is causing global warming? Humans are mostly to blame Pollution fromfactories and cars add toxic gases to the air These gases rise to the earth'satmosphere As the sun's rays warm the Earth, the gases work much like the glass

in a greenhouse They help trap the heat in the atmosphere and make the Earthgrow warmer That is why they are nicknamed "greenhouse gases"

It is our responsibility to take care of our planet Global warming is a seriousproblem with serious consequences If we want future generations to enjoy theirtime on Earth, we must act now!

1 What is global warming?

_

2 How could global warming affect plants and animals?

Exercise 3 Read the text and then do the tasks followed.

Pollution is one of the greatest problems facing mankind The nuclear accident inJapan which following an earthquake, tsunami and the poisoning of the river Rhine

by chemicals are just two recent examples of disasters affecting the environment,what can be done? Some people say that there is no practical solution However, Ibelieve the problem can be dealt with on such levels as internationally, nationally,and, last but not least, on a personal level

Let us begin with the international level and the international action that can betaken When a disaster occurs, it affects millions of people Radiation doesn'trespect international borders Therefore, there should be strict safety regulationsgoverning the constructions reactors Furthermore, reactors should be regularlyinspected by teams of international experts

What can be done on a national level? Governments must be prepared to takeaction against pollution For instance, air pollution could be reduced if carmanufacturers and companies were obliged to fit effective filters on car exhaustsand factory chimneys These measures would in turn help to reduce the damagecaused to lakes and forests by acid rain

Lastly, what can we do as individuals? First, I believe we should all be prepared forchanges in our lifestyles I think that everyone should try to use public transport

or bicycles as much as possible I also think that we should boycott products such

as aerosols which damage the ozone layer

To sum up, I have tried to show that there are steps that can be taken in the fightagainst pollution It is a problem that can be solved given the high levels of

commitment However, only by acting as individuals first can we obligegovernments to act in their turn.

1 What is the main idea of the passage?

A Pollution cannot be solved at any level

B The international level is the only effective way to combat pollution

C Pollution can be addressed through international, national, and personal efforts

D Individual actions have no impact on pollution control

2 What are NOT a dangerous example of pollution mentioned in the text?

A Nuclear accidents B Earthquakes

C Using public transport D Poisoning of the river Rhine bychemicals

3 On how many levels can we deal with pollution?

A One level B Two levels C Three levels D Four levels

4 Mark T (True) or F (False) for each statement:

A _ The author believes that we can solve the problem of pollution

B _ Any nuclear disaster affects only the country where it occurs

C _ Reactors can be dealt by anyone

D _ Car manufacturers and companies can help with the problem of pollution

5 Find words having the same meaning as:

4 home/ The forest/ is/ to/ that/ for centuries./ ancient trees/ have stood

Exercise 2 Use the given words to write the complete sentences.

1 We're/ not/ doing/ enough/ protect/ environment/ the harmful/ effects of/pollution

UNIT 8

SHOPPING BASIC PRACTICE

A PHONETICS

Exercise 1 Choose the word with the underlined part which is differently pronounced from the others.

1 A market B farmer C bargain D access

2 A sale B range C wander D name

3 A similar B supermarket C display D browse

4 A complaints B items C farmers D shoppers

5 A lesson B access C assistant D pressure

6 A display B specialty C use D respect

7 A almost B costume C housing D restaurant

8 A right B neighborhood C bought D enough

9 A feather B weather C clothes D healthy

10 A

characteristic B schedule C watch D school

Exercise 2 Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others.

1 A market B access C shopper D online

2 A home-made B bargain C service D shopping

3 A supermarket B minority C convenience D excitement

4 A comfortable B customer C holiday D reduction

5 A complaint B product C wandering D service

6 A money B online C discount D outdoor

7 A service B respect C bargain D custom

8 A comfortable B assistant C customer D Saturday

9 A volunteer B performance C excitement D advantage

10 A popularity B advantageous C inconvenient D announcement

B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Exercise 1 Underline the right word in brackets to complete each sentence.

1 I like to buy fresh fruits at the (open-air market/ supermarket/ Internet) where Ican bargain the prices

2 We often go to the (flea market/ supermarket/ open air market) to buygroceries because I choose what I want from the shelves.

3 Grandma grew tasty (home-grown/ home-made/ man-made) tomatoes in hergarden

4 Mom baked delicious (home-made/ homestay/ homegrown) cakes for our party

5 In the market, dealers were (bargaining/ complaining/ browsing) with growersover the price of coffee

6 I got a shock when I looked at the price (badge/ piece/ tag) on the shirt It says

$100

Exercise 2 Look at the pictures and write the correct word in the box under each picture.

a shopaholic browsing the shelves

a price tag on sale

a discount shop a speciality shop

an open-air market a supermarket

buying goods hanging out with friends

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10

Exercise 3 Fill each blank with a word/ phrase in the box.

browsing range home-grown shopaholic

bargaining sale home-made convenience store

1 Crowds of men were over the price at the market.

2 A self-confessed , Diane loved looking for new clothes with hertwo daughters

3 Tickets for the concert are on from the booking office

4 We enjoyed some delicious wine at the party

5 Grandma's garden is full of tasty vegetables

6 The is usually open until late at night

7 The store offers a wide of products to choose from

8 She enjoys spending her weekends the clothes shops withoutbuying any

Exercise 4 Complete the sentences with the adverbs of frequency in the box.

sometimes always rarely never often usually

1 My mother buys groceries at the supermarket, she doesn'tbelieve in the quality of food and drinks anywhere else

2 The department store next to my school opens early mostMondays

3 My parents go to the shopping mall to buy goods every four orfive weeks

4 How do you complain about the goods and services in thisshopping mall?

5 I book services online, just once or twice a year

6 He buys goods from a specialty shop because of the high price

No times!

Exercise 5 Use the correct form of the verb in brackets: present simple

or future simple.

1 We (have) a lesson next Monday Look at the timetable

2 The promotion programs of the store (start) next week

3 I think they (sell) the product at a low price

4 I'm afraid we (not get) a free ticket of we apply online

5 It (be) my birthday tomorrow, December 22

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6 I'm sure you (have) a good time on the second day of the tourbecause you can visit a lot of craft village.

7 The next course (start) on 1 July That's what the website says

8 I (help) you do the shopping up if you like

9 Mary (help) with the cooking, she promises

10 Next Thursday at 14:00, there (be) an English exam

C SPEAKING

Exercise 1 Choose the best answer to each question below.

1 What is your favourite shopping place?

A I like to go to the open-air market in my village

B I think the supermarket has a wide range of products

2 What do you like about shopping at a convenience store?

A The prices at a convenience store are always higher than in open-air markets

B They are easy to find what I need because they are all over the place

3 How often do you go shopping?

A My favourite place is a shopping mall

B I go shopping twice a week

4 Why do you go to the shopping mall every Sunday?

A Oh, just to hang out with my friends outside the mall

B I don't like going to the mall because the prices are fixed and I can't bargain

5 Can you tell me the way to Big C Supermarket?

A It is about 10-minute walk from here

B Go straight and then turn left at the corner It is on the left

Exercise 2 Complete the following dialogues with the sentences in the box

A Thanks, I am just looking.

B Hmm there's no price tag.

C They're too big.

D The fitting rooms are right over there.

E What about those hanging over there?

Salesperson: Can I help you?

Lynn: (1)

Salesperson: Well, let me know if there's anything I can do for you.

Lynn: I would like to buy a pair of jeans

Salesperson: (2)

Lynn: They're really nice How much are they?

Salesperson: Oh, it has a fixed price on them

Lynn: (3)

Salesperson: Oh, let's see They were $29, but I think today they're 30

percent off Yes, that's right They're about $20 That's a good pricefor these jeans

Lynn: Can I try them on?

Salesperson: Sure (4) Just go on in

Lynn: Thanks a lot

…

Lynn: Pssst How do they look?

Salesperson: Oh! (5) I'll get you a smaller size Wait aminute Here, try these

Lynn: I think these are better

Salesperson: Oh, they look very nice on you

Lynn: Great I'll take them

D READING

Exercise 1 Put a word from the box in each gap to complete the following passage.

furniture sometimes convenient prefer

credit card on comfortable save

My name is Sara, and I love shopping online I prefer mobile phone apps, but (1) _ I use my computer The phone is more (2) _ for me,and I can even buy everything from bed! I get food, electronics, books, and evenlarge pieces of (3) _ like my sofa and bookshelves all online! But Istill (4) _ getting clothes from a store so I can try them (5) _ to be sure they fit me fine I am a very busy person, so onlineshopping helps me (6) _ a lot of time Yesterday, I bought a birthdaypresent for my mother, and it arrived today!

My friends aren't as (7) _ with buying things online as I am becausethey think that it can be dangerous, of course, bad things sometimes happen, but

I am very careful with all of my personal details If people pay by (8) _ online, someone may steal their number Therefore, make surethat the web page is secure You can see this if the address has got an "s" in it,like https:// That "s" means it is safe

Exercise 2 Read the text and answer the questions.

Hello! My name's Karen I'm 14 years old, and I live in a big city in Britain calledLeeds Our city is full of busy streets, there are thousands of cars and tall blocks

of flats

There are lots of megastores, too I love them! They are colourful and excitingplaces There are cinemas, and you can get food that young people like Theyoften organize pop concerts And of course, there are interesting shops I usually

go to megastores to hang out with my friends We drink cola, have a chat, andhave fun

I think shopping is great I buy small things with my pocket money: magazines,chocolate, or ice creams I sometimes do small jobs, and I get some money I savethe money, then I go to a megastore First, I (with my friends) do some window-shopping I look at all the clothes in the shops I often try on clothes Now, I'msaving money for a pair of designer jeans I hope I can get the money soon!

1 What can we see in modern towns like Leeds?

Going to the supermarket

Martha is at the grocery (1) _, getting ready for a house party Shehas a list of what she needs with her as she goes along The first section shecomes to has produce Martha sees apples, bananas, cherries, grapes, andstrawberries She (2) _ the list and gets her items, oh, the bananasare (3) _ sale now; therefore, she picks 3 bananas

Next are (4) _ She sees potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, onions,mushrooms, and salad in bags As she is putting her items (5) _ hercart, Martha checks the many bags of salad and chooses 2 of them, she pushesher cart ahead

The next section is meat and (6) _ products such as cheese, butter,and milk She checks her list The meat is much (7) _ than it isnormally, so she chooses a 5-pound Martha then realizes that she has forgottensomething She runs back and gets 1 container of salt and then rushes to the (8) _ to pay for her goods She puts her groceries into her car andleaves

1 A section B store C department

2 A does B makes C checks

3 A at B out C on

4 A fruits B minerals C vegetables

5 A into B out of C upon

6 A grain B dairy C protein

7 A cheapest B cheaper C cheaply

8 A shopper B checkout C shelves

F WRITING

Exercise 1 Write complete sentences using the given words.

1 My mother/ usually/ go/ open-air market/ Monday

5 The supermarket/ provide/ wide range/ products/ local people.

ADVANCED PRACTICE

A PHONETICS

Exercise 1 Choose the word with the underlined part which is differently pronounced from the others.

1 A prices B shelves C shoes D centres

2 A customer B product C comfortable D holiday

3 A bargain B supermarket C range D large

4 A colourful B favourite C discount D neighbourhood

5 A outdoor B announcement C double D hour

6 A bought B touch C enough D tough

7 A speciality B specific C introduce D exercise

8 A feature B treatment C reason D area

9 A product B customer C trouble D Saturday

10 A

supermarket B schedule C introduce D sugar

Exercise 2 Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others.

entertainment

B supermarket C shopaholic D speciality

2 A Internet B customer C comfortable D convenient

3 A discount B access C product D complaint

advantageous

B announcement C decoration D popularity

5 excitement B assistant C entertainment D reduction

B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Exercise 1 Match each word/ phrase with its meaning.

1 open-air

market

A This type of store sells its goods at low prices

2 supermarket B This shop sells only one kind of merchandise

E This is used to call a person who buys goods or a service

6 mobile shop F It is a written or spoken statement in which someone says

that something is not satisfactory

7 shopaholic G This shop is operated from a truck or large vehicle.

8 customers H It is used to call a person who enjoys shopping very much

and does it a lot

9 complaint I This is used to call a person who serves customers in a

Answer:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Exercise 2 Complete the sentences with the words from the box

shop assistant paid charged half-price bargainscustomer ordered exchanged full-price receipt

1 I went to the store and a new set of chairs for the garden

2 I asked the to get me the shoes in a larger size

3 The manager of the shop only me for one of the items

4 To be honest, I don't often buy things at their , because I don thave money

5 When things are much cheaper, you can find real

6 Today my mother was happy because she bought a dress

7 The shirt was so small; therefore, I it for a larger one

8 I always keep the when buying things so that I can return thepurchases if there is something wrong with them

Exercise 3 Put the verbs in brackets: present simple, present

continuous, and future simple.

1 Tomorrow, the sun (rise) at 6:44 according to the weatherforecast But we (leave) for work one hour before that It'sterrible

2 We (not do) anything tonight, we just want to watch a footballmatch on TV It (start) at 7 p.m at Maracana Stadium

3 Somebody is at the door I (check) who it is

4 This year the school (end) on Friday 28 June And we (set oft) on our family trip to the Isle of Man next day

5 A: I'll never pass the exam - B: Don't worry; I (help) youprepare it.

6 We (fly) to Barcelona on Saturday morning Don't forget thatour flight (depart) at 6:25, but we have to be there two hoursbefore that

7 We wanted to go to the cinema tomorrow, but they (not show) any good films We (have) a small party instead Would you like

10 (you/ take) Jack to school today, please?

Exercise 4 Combine each pair of sentences using the connector in the brackets.

1 A: Someone's ringing the doorbell

B: I (answer) it

A am going to answer B will answer C answer

2 A: I am told that you want to enroll in a yoga course

B: It's true The course (begin) on 10 July

A is going to begin B will begin C begins

3 A: Jack isn't at home at the moment

B: OK I (phone) again later Bye

A am going to phone B will phone C phone

4 A: Excuse me How can I get to the express train to Edinburgh?

B: The train (depart) from platform 5 at 11:30

A is going to depart B will depart C departs

5 It has been decided We (move) to Australia

A are going to move B move C will move

6 A: We could go and see the modern art exhibition in the Municipal Gallery B: I'm quite busy these days, when (it/ end) ?

A is it going to end B will it end C does it end

7 I (throw) a surprise party for my husband Would you like tohelp me?

A am going to throw B will throw C throw

8 A: We have to check in for the flight two hours before departure

B: (the plane/ take) off at 9:45 as usual?

A Is the plane going to take B Will the plane take C Does the plane take

9 A: This sofa is so heavy! I can't move it

B: Wait! I (help) you

A am going to help B will help C help

10 A: Why don't we go to the new shopping mall tomorrow?

B: I don't think it (open) tomorrow

A is going to open B will open C opens

Exercise 5 Complete these sentences using the time connectors and verb below.

always almost

always usually

hardlyever never come passtake forget get get up see eat

1 Mary failed only one test in high school She her tests

2 I get up at five o'clock seven days a week I early

3 My sister almost never eats burgers and fries She healthyfoods

4 I a bus to class, maybe three or four days a week

5 I always remember to do my homework I to do it

6 Judy saw a doctor for the first time in three years She sick

7 I was late for work only one time last year I late

8 It's always hot and sunny where I live That's why I snow

Exercise 6 Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

1 We've decided to invest money _ Jake's new business Hope it'ssuccessful!

2 Let's stay in tonight and save our money _ the trip next week

3 Don't waste all your pocket money _ sweets and chocolate

4 You usually have to pay tax when you import things _ other countries

5 Can I pay for this _ cheque?

6 Did you see that the house next door is _ sale?

7 They took ten per cent off because I paid _ cash

8 We need to find an office _ rent in the center of town

9 Where did you buy your new shoes _? They're great!

10 Let me just pay _ these things, and then we can go home

Exercise 7 Supply the correct form of the words in brackets.

1 The list shows details of the preferred items the customers want

to buy and their total budget (shop)

2 The department store is located in the center of the town so that

it can attract more customers (convenience)

3 Due to its remote location, the open-air market had difficultyattracting vendors and shoppers (access)

4 The store was designed for customers with disabilities, giving acomfortable shopping experience for everyone (specialty)

5 The company provides advice and in finding work (assist)

6 The cramped and crowded store made me when shopping there.(comfort)

7 The convenience store's variety of products have contributed to its among late-night shoppers (popular)

8 She listened to the customer's preferences and guided themthrough the shopping process (attend)

9 The interactive displays in the electronics section make shopping for gadgets

1 I love with friends on weekends; it's always a good time

A hanging out B hanging up C breaking out D turning out

2 I enjoy through different online stores to see what's available

A browsing B scanning C downloading D connecting

3 Online shopping offers a wide of products to choose from

A area B range C field D collection

4 My friend is a ; she can't resist buying new things

A shop assistant B shopaholic C customer D homemaker

5 I can't wait to taste the delicious flavour of tomatoes from ourbackyard garden

A home-made B man-made C home-grown D hand-made

6 Having reliable internet is essential for a seamless onlineshopping experience

A contact B entry C access D admission

7 I managed to get a fantastic during the clearance sale

A contract B reduction C change D bargain

8 Many items are on right now, so it's a perfect time to shop fordiscounts

A purchase B business C market D sale

9 When I checked the price on the dress, I was pleasantly surprised

to see it was on sale for half its original price

A button B badge C label D tag

10 I stopped by the store on my way home to grab some snacksand a cold drink

A availability B convenience C comfort D public

C SPEAKING

Exercise 1 Put the phrases into correct place to complete the dialogue.

A discounts on fresh produce

B the dairy products

C any more assistance

D just down this aisle to your right

E where gluten-free pasta

Customer: Excuse me, where can I find the cereal aisle? Km having troublelocating it

Shop assistant: No problem! The cereal aisle is (1) You'll see a

large selection of brands and types to choose from

Customer: Thank you! Also, do you have any (2) today?

Shop assistant: Yes, indeed We have a special promotion on apples and

bananas They're displayed right at the front of the store

Customer: Great! I'll definitely check that out By the way, can you tell me

(3) _ is?

Shop assistant: Oh, go ahead, you'll find a separate area for gluten-freeproducts, including pasta

Customer: That's fantastic One last question - where can I find (4)

like milk and yogurt?

Shop assistant: Dairy products are located towards the back of the store If you

follow the signs for the refrigerated section, you'll find themthere

Customer: Thanks for your help! I really appreciate it

Shop assistant: You're welcome! If you need (5) , feel free to ask

Enjoy your shopping!

Customer: I will, thank you Have a great day!

Shop assistant: You too, happy shopping!

Exercise 2 Put the sentences into the correct order to make a compete dialogue.

A Each product has a size chart you can check Just measure your foot and match

it to the chart for the right fit

B Got it We have a range of sneakers in various styles You can browse by colourand size to find what you need

C No problem! what kind of clothes are you looking for?

D Hi, I want to buy clothes online, but I'm not sure how it works

E I need a new pair of sneakers

F That helps What if the sneakers don't fit or I don't like them?

G Standard shipping takes about 5-7 business days We also offer faster optionsfor quicker delivery

H Perfect, I'll start shopping now Thank you, bye!

I You can return or exchange them within 30 days if they don't work out

J Good to know How long does shipping usually take?

K You're welcome! Goodbye and happy shopping!

L Okay, thanks How can I choose the size?

Some products might not be in perfect (3) _, but others can be asgood as new, although I think they can't be in excellent condition as when you getthem from the shop (4) _, it's possible to find something still in itspackaging, because the owner never opened the box or because the product was

a present and he/ she had already had a similar one Things in Wallapop areusually used or with some wear and tear and because of that, users must ask for

a lower (5) _ The app is not a shop, so of course you can't choosefrom a (6) _ of models If you are looking for online shopping, the bestoption is Asos, where you can find clothes which come in a wide (7) _

of colours and sizes This website includes some filters to look for specific things,and everything is (8) _

1 A popular B different C famous D wide

2 A free B available C useless D limited

3 A action B case C condition D status

4 A Because B In addition C But D However

5 A price B bargain C service D money

6 A select B selection C selective D selected

7 A distance B field C range D area

8 A modern new B late new C unique new D brand new

Exercise 2 Read the text and then answer the questions.

Sarah's shopping mission

Hello, my name is Sarah I have to go shopping for my mother My mother asked

me to buy a lot of things I am not allowed to buy unnecessary things I have tobuy eggs, oil, apples, and orange juice The indispensable thing is chicken eggs I

have to buy it or my mom will scold me She also told me to hurry So I have tohurry back.

When I was at my shop, I didn't know where to start looking So I looked for thestaff and asked "May I ask you a question?" he said, "Of course, how can I helpyou?" I would like to buy something like this Then I showed him a list of things Ihad to buy, and he said, "If you are going to buy apples, you should go to the rightcorner of the fruit area If you are going to buy oil, you should go to the secondfloor If you are going to buy eggs, you should go to the fresh food corner Ifyou're going to buy orange juice, you should go to the juice corner." "But the oilyou need may be out of stock I'm sorry, maybe you should try another shop." So Ithanked him, and I went to find another store

In the end, I had to go look for oil at another store, but I couldn't find any So I had

to buy gasoline instead I didn't even buy what I wanted I have to go home, andI'm not allowed to go home after 6 p.m Previously, my mother had said to me,

"You shouldn't be late."

1 What does Sarah have to shop?

Exercise 3 Read the text and choose the best answer.

Going to the mall

Every city in the USA has a mall or tour There are about 1,100 malls in the US.These giant store-filled buildings are one of America's greatest entertainmentoptions for teens and families

Mall of America in Minnesota is the largest mall It is so big that it has anamusement park in it, Nickelodeon Universe, with several roller coasters! There

are more than 500 stores in it, about 400,000m2 and about 12,000 people workthere.

But malls nowadays aren't the same as they used to be in the 80s and 90s Duringthose decades, teens would go to the mall and spend hours shopping, playingvideo games at the arcades, or just hanging out with friends It was cool in thesummer and warm in the winter In those days, malls provided the perfect source

of shopping and entertainment for entire families

Nowadays, you can still eat in the food court and go to the movies, but therearen't many arcades left Millennials have their Xboxes or PS4s, and they likeshopping online, which is also happening with more and more people from othergenerations And as more people shop online and play video games at home,fewer people go to the mall to hang out

Hopefully, malls will remain one of the great American pastimes But only time willtell how people in the future will prefer to spend their time

1 People like malls because _

A it is a place of entertainment

B it's cheap and large

C there are so many malls in every city

2 Why is the Mall of America so famous?

A Because it's the official Mall of the country

B Because it's in Minnesota

C Because of its size

3 What can't people do at malls very much anymore?

A Hang out with friends

B Play video games

C Go for lunch

4 Malls nowadays _ than in the past

A are bigger

B are more popular

C have fewer entertainment options

5 Why are malls dying?

A People prefer other options