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Photocopiable activity 1A Are you a grammar buff? Sentences Right Wrong R W How certain are we? Point s lost (–) Points gained (+) It’s the most exciting place he has ever been visiting and he’s making the most of every day he spends there [ ] [ ] _ _ _ We are pleased to announce that a new version of the program is currently being devised [ ] [ ] _ _ _ A large number of people is taking part in the fun run this year [ ] [ ] _ _ _ We had been driving around for an hour looking for the place before we decided to call it a day and go home [ ] [ ] _ _ _ Can you know me when you’ll have finished writing that report? [ ] [ ] _ _ _ They’ve been saving for quite a few years now, so are hoping they’ll be able to buy a home soon [ ] [ ] _ _ _ He was always of the opinion that if it can be done, it will be done [ ] [ ] _ _ _ Although it seems a bit off the beaten track, I will guarantee you’ll find all the facilities you need there [ ] [ ] _ _ _ Swimming is said to being the best all-round exercise you can [ ] [ ] _ _ _ 10 Even though he’d run most of the way, he only just managed to catch the last train [ ] [ ] _ _ _ 11 Last year the race was started by a so-called celebrity that hardly anyone recognised [ ] [ ] _ _ _ 12 I hear there has been a fantastic turnout for the match the other day [ ] [ ] _ _ _ 13 She’s been eating dinner when her cousins turned up unexpectedly [ ] [ ] _ _ _ 14 We were watching the news when the door slammed and Gina came running into the room [ ] [ ] _ _ _ 15 Details of the tour venues were made available online tomorrow morning [ ] [ ] _ _ _ _ _ Total points lost / gained: Overall TOTAL (gained points minus lost points) ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd _ 123 Photocopiable activity 1B What’s the word? A He was so to learn he’d got a place on the course that he quite literally jumped for joy As a nurse in the local community centre, she got to meet people from all of life She told me not to be upset by their comments and said I should try not to take things so They realised just what a community they had moved into when everyone came to help them during the floods The way the tutor brought the subject to life so the class that they all achieved high grades in their end-of-course exam By the time they’d arrived at the game, all the best seats had been up and there were only a few left at the back of the stadium They wouldn’t no for an answer and insisted we joined them at their table Initially, they felt rather when performing in front of large crowds With experience they gained confidence I didn’t want to let her down but I simply couldn’t meet for lunch with the workload I had that week 10 He was very on his first day and wasn’t sure what to expect B Take no of Frank; he’s only pulling your leg She has a very demanding job and always seems to be working to incredibly deadlines Our boss reminded us that making a good first was crucial when meeting new clients He said it felt rather strange in his resignation after working for the company for so many years When we were told we had three assignments due in within a week of one another, I felt totally by what was expected of me I’m sorry I didn’t make it yesterday, something up right at the last minute He remained in class for the first few weeks but once his confidence grew, he started participating She always took pleasure organising the annual works It’s perfectly normal to feel when you attend an interview and are faced by a panel of interviewers 10 Helping out at my dad’s shop when I was young really stood me in good later in my life when I started my own business ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 124 Photocopiable activity 1C Change it to the passive The police have arrested two men in connection with last week’s robbery Someone called in the middle of the night and woke me up We clean all our rooms to a very high standard every day Two men … I… All rooms … They gave Gino a company car when he got promoted Everyone knows that this piece of music was composed by Saint-Saëns The mechanic is going to take a look at my car tomorrow morning Gino … This piece of music is … I’m having my car … Everyone thought all the evidence had been destroyed by the fire My uncle is building a house for us Having children will completely change your life All the evidence … Our house … Your life … 10 Many people in West Africa speak French 11 My husband is going to take me to Vienna for my birthday 12 I’ve done all the household chores you asked me to French … I’m … All the household chores … 13 Someone had already told my brother about my engagement 14 I hope that the repairs to the house will be finished by tomorrow 15 Someone will tell you what you should bring on your first day My brother … I hope … You will … 16 Witnesses saw the boy run out of the shop holding a black bag 17 The phone message seemed to really worry Melissa 18 We have agreed to postpone the match until next season The boy … Melissa … It … ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 125 Photocopiable activity 2A Complete the phrase crossword 10 11 12 13 ACROSS He often came _ as over-confident when in difficult situations, but I knew it was because he was trying to compensate for his shyness She has always been very spontaneous and it’s not unusual for her to go off travelling on a _ She was so used to getting her own _ that when he refused to comply with her wishes, she was lost for words 10 His parents always had such high _ of him and I think he must’ve felt under a lot of pressure 12 Although she never meant to, she often _ people up the wrong way, causing them to become irritated or angry 13 They’ve always been good _ to be around and I guess that’s why they’re so popular DOWN They were polar opposites and never _ eye to eye on anything He had his _ set on travelling to New Zealand to visit his cousins and after working hard to put the money aside for the trip, he had enough to pay for the ticket After the accident, they became very _ and often spent their weekends together He has always been quite reclusive and likes very much to _ himself to himself Until that point they had looked _ to him and held him in very high regard When I said she _ after her mother, it was clear from her expression that she didn’t see it as the compliment I intended it to be 11 He was a very well-behaved child and always did exactly as he was _ 12 Good looks and a great sense of humour seem to _ in his family ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 126 Photocopiable activity 2B Relative clause dominoes … were the first men to fly in a hot air balloon The train they took was a slow one … … which stopped at all stations en route They invited lots of guests to the reception, … … many of whom would simply not make it The letter was from an old school friend … … whom I hadn’t heard from for years He was asked to relocate to Canada, … … at which point he decided to propose to Beth He’s still wearing that coat … … that he bought in Paris last year John Rae, born in 1813 on the Orkneys, … … was a Scottish explorer and unsung hero Sebastian, my younger brother, … … has just gained a scholarship to study abroad The only one to stand up to him was his son, … … called Sven No-one else was brave enough She said she hadn’t seen the film … … that I’d recommended but would like to Unfortunately, the ship, … … said to be unsinkable, capsized Have you been to that new sports centre … … that has opened up outside town? She always boasted that she had a friend … … who was a famous Hollywood actor She has a lot of family members … … who live in Western Australia Talib and his wife, … … whom you met last year, are visiting us soon It was a crime mystery … … in which most of the characters were implicated Are you looking to stay on an island … … where there are white sandy beaches? They went to thank their teacher, … … without whose help they’d never have passed The Montgolfier brothers, born in France, … ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 127 Photocopiable activity 2C Tell me … Question Response How long have you been studying English? Well, as a matter of fact, I started learning it when I was years old At the time we were living in Canada as my dad was working there as an engineer We only lived there for a few years but well, I’ve been studying English ever since then What you most enjoy about learning English? Believe it or not, I really love the grammar Personally speaking, I think that understanding how a language fits together and working out how it relates to my own language is really interesting I guess I really like the challenge too! Why are you preparing for the Advanced exam? First, because I think that having proof of my English level is going to help me find a good job I mean, with the economic situation as it is, it will really give me an edge I also wanted something to keep me motivated and occupied while I’m looking for work How important is it for you to have a routine when you’re studying, and why? Well, as I work full-time, it’s crucial To be honest, the only way I can study and work at the same time is to really manage my time effectively If I don’t set time aside for each, I find that before I know it the week has gone and I’ve not done what I wanted to What time of day you prefer to study and why? It depends, but mainly I find it easier to study in the morning when everyone else is still asleep What I tend to is wake up an hour or so earlier than usual, have a coffee and study for an hour, then have breakfast It’s easier to concentrate when the house is quiet If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why? Mmm … well I guess it’d have to be somewhere hot and sunny where you can spend a lot of the day outdoors I like being near the water as well, so perhaps somewhere in the Caribbean would be good To be honest, I’ve never really given it much thought Tell us a little about the place where you were born Well, I suppose at the time I was born it was only a village Since then, though, it’s been developed quite considerably so it’s more of a town now I’m pretty certain you’ll have heard of it, it’s called Santa Fé and is on the northern coast of Brazil If you had to choose between being rich or famous, which would you choose and why? If I’m honest, I’d choose wealth over fame I know I’d hate having my privacy invaded and I really wouldn’t like the publicity you get when you’re famous, nor being hounded by the press I think if you have wealth, you can enjoy it more and some good too What would you say is the best way of keeping in contact with your friends and family? I think there’s no one way, to be honest I like using different mediums – it really depends on time I mean, when I can, I speak to my parents and close friends through Skype but the time difference can make it hard so I also email and use Facebook Who would you say has had the most influence on your life? That’s a tricky question I think I’d probably have to say my dad, although to be fair my mum brought me up almost single-handedly as he mostly worked abroad Why my dad? Well, I guess it’s the way he introduced me to other cultures and gave me itchy feet ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 128 Photocopiable activity 3A What’s the word? 10 11 CLUES If you _ up just after the school entrance, I’ll get out there Thanks for the lift! Over 3,000 tonnes of _ were used to repair the main road into town His body language and facial expressions _ his impatience far more successfully than words could ever have done It took no time at all to _ the mistake once the new accounting software had been set up Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion I just wish she’d stop _ hers down our throat each time we meet up When we spotted him _ down the corridor, we knew he’d got the job Although not easily frightened, we both found ourselves _ to the spot when we heard the high-pitched scream Sean is the kind of friend you can always depend on when it comes to the _ and you need some help fast The film company provided a _ for the director, explaining exactly what they wanted in the film 10 The film _ in a final shoot out between the principal characters, who are bitter enemies 11 Even when the cupboards appear completely bare, she always _ up a delicious meal Extra word: ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 129 Photocopiable activity 3B Phrasal verb dominoes … into a totally different character You always seem to pack … … in a lot during your holidays I always get nervous before I perform … … on stage Joel loves nothing more than singing … … in the shower To project your voice, sing … … directly into the microphone We felt a bit worried about sitting … … in the front row at a stand-up comedy gig When they asked for someone to take part … … in their act, I volunteered right away We were totally blown … … away by his new album It was incredible The play really took … … off and in no time, it became a sell-out The stadium was completely packed … … out for the cup final match After putting everything they had … … into the dance routine, they were exhausted We went to Ronnie’s jazz club to soak … … up its legendary atmosphere The film was so engaging that it really took me … … out of myself and removed me from reality Karaoke gives you the chance to belt … … out your favourite songs and have fun I’m too tired to dance any more I need to chill … … out for a bit It wasn’t until the last chapter that I came … … up with the perfect ending for the story The moment he started singing, he turned … ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 130 Photocopiable activity 3C What are you going to say? COMMENT CARDS Technology has opened up the world to us but at the same time made it smaller I think students are under a lot more pressure these days than in the past In ten years’ time no school child will have face-to-face lessons with a teacher, will they? Given the choice, I’d rather gain personal satisfaction from my job than money How about you? Would you say that being a doctor is more stressful than being a teacher? I prefer the idea of working with nature to working in an office It’s so much healthier, isn’t it? Team sports are more useful than individual ones but they’re not as fun, are they? In the future, I reckon all university students will study from home Participating in actual sports is much healthier than playing computer games If people had more free time they would be able to exercise more and be healthier If I could have a pet, I would rather have a cat than a dog What about you? For long-distance journeys, I think flying is the most comfortable way to travel by far Do young people in your country tend to have more indoor hobbies than outdoor ones these days? If teenagers have a part-time job, they learn the value of money early on in life Would you say that people communicate more or less effectively these days? Do you think most jobs rely on computers these days? ACTION CARDS State your opinion Add something ADVANCED EXPERT Qualify something someone else has just said Give yourself thinking time Involve your partner Introduce disagreement Change the subject Reach a conclusion PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 131 Photocopiable activity 4A What word is missing? The label on the medication advised anyone taking it not to drive, as the medication could make you feel _ drowsy When one of our promoters pulled out at the last minute, I insisted it was only a minor _ and the show would still go on setback Stringent controls were implemented so as to limit the likelihood of another _ of the virus occurring When the crowd began to get restless, the policeman rang the station to request _ backup The moment I heard the loud bang, I was _ awake I didn’t get to sleep much that night wide If you feel that tired, you really should have a bit of a _ before we go to the party Dealing with difficult customers is part and _ of working in customer services You just get used to it parcel If we miss the last bus home, there’s no need to worry We can always _ out at Laura’s crash No-one could understand why the _ had been delayed, and both players and spectators began to get frustrated kick-off It’s not been an easy relationship but she’s stuck with him through thick and _ thin He took a deep _ of breath and then strode onto the stage to make his key speech intake They looked so realistic that I didn’t realise for some time that all the flowers in the hotel were _ artificial By and _ , people were very satisfied with the way that the evening had gone and said they had had fun large The moment she woke up, she realised she had _ and would be late for work My mum is such a _ sleeper, she wakes up at the slightest sound You could say their relationship is rather _ and on; we never know whether they’re together or on a break off The weather forecast predicted a heavy _ that evening so I took my raincoat and umbrella with me when I went out downpour ADVANCED EXPERT outbreak snooze/kip/nap/doze overslept light Apparently there was a _ at the local post office last night but, fortunately, nothing much was stolen PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd break-in 132 Photocopiable activity 6A What’s the phrase? Although she kept yawning and looking at her watch, he didn’t get … … the message that she was tired and wanted to leave She is often in a world of her own and sometimes it can be impossible to get … … through to her when you want to have a chat There are certain subjects it is best not to bring … … up if you want a quiet life when at my parents’ No matter how hard he tried, he simply couldn’t talk her … … out of travelling around Europe by herself Oh come on you lot, we’re not here to talk … … business, we’re here to celebrate Anne’s promotion! After telling me the good news, she made me promise not to say … … a word to anyone until the formal announcement was made You always know where you stand with Mike He’s never afraid to speak … … his mind and say what he thinks I’ve been asked to speak to you on … … behalf of the faculty head, who is currently off sick Why are they not on speaking … … terms? They’ve been friends for years and never fallen out There’s no use trying to talk any … … sense into her She’ll never listen She never does It was a boost to her confidence to learn that her boss had spoken so … … highly of her at the management meeting I don’t know about you, but I really don’t like making small … … talk to people at functions I find it hard to know what to say in these situations ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 138 Photocopiable activity 6B Spell that medicine potatoes recommend exaggerate apartment embarrassed necessary disappointed occurred professionalism accommodation beginner chiefs enquiries heroes assistance separate niece receive informal opportunity definitely extraordinary accidentally psychiatrist truly rhythm manoeuvre fluorescent commemorate questionnaire conscientious impossible privilege liaison millennium allege lying accomplish possess collectible misspelling desperate withhold apparent inoculate supersede breathe irresistible controversy harass accessible absence twelfth influential cancelled ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 139 Photocopiable activity 6C Which form follows? Have you ever really struggled … … to fulfil a personal goal? Would you ever attempt … … to cheat in an exam you needed to pass? What kind of things were you warned … … not to when you were a child? Did you ever consider … … becoming a teacher when you were at school? If you could choose … … to go on a beach or adventure holiday, which would you go for and why? Have you ever forgotten … … to take your passport when going abroad? Can you imagine … … being rich and famous? Do you think you’d enjoy all the attention? When was the last time you volunteered … … to help someone? And what help did you provide? Is there any type of music you can’t bear … … listening to? Why? What you hope … … to achieve in the next year? How often you practise … … speaking in English outside the classroom, for example every day? Have you ever denied … … doing something you had actually done? ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 140 Photocopiable activity 7A Crossword 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ACROSS Whilst the police believe that it was an isolated _ , they urge residents to remain vigilant Is it customary to have _ rather than carpets on the floor in your country? They decided that it would be more practical to pay for a loft than move home to gain an extra bedroom The most impressive part of the grounds is the Victorian _ garden where the orchards and vegetable plots are located It was a _ property and the previous owners had gone to great lengths to retain many of its original features I couldn’t help but _ in on their conversation on hearing my name mentioned 10 You can keep asking me that question until the _ come home but the answer remains ‘no’ 11 If you opt for an _ training programme, you’re far more likely to lose weight and get fit 13 We had chosen this hotel over all others in the area due to the incredible _ views it boasted 15 Although we are incredibly close friends and have a lot in common, our political beliefs _ greatly 16 Unfortunately, tickets for their world tour will only be on sale for a _ period of time 17 The astronauts finally managed to _ the broken satellite after many attempts DOWN She and her twin sister were so alike that the majority of people found it impossible to _ them on looks alone The sign said that parking in this area was _ to local residents only He had such an _ look of concentration on his face that I didn’t dare disturb him She had always had a rather _ innocence about her and would believe anything people told her 12 It was rather of you to respond to his rudeness by poking your tongue out You’re too old for that! 14 Only after the crash did the full impact of what could have happened really _ home ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 141 Photocopiable activity 7B START  What are some of the most popular tourist destinations in your country? How often you travel by train? What is the best train journey you have made? Which countries have you visited? Which would you most like to return to? Which you prefer: taking one long holiday or a few shorter ones each year? Why? GO FORWARD SPACES Have you ever been on a long boat trip? Tell your group more about the experience  Talk about a tricky situation you have experienced whilst in another country Tell your group about the best trip abroad you have had and why it was so much fun 12 Have you ever hitchhiked? If so, where? If not, why not? 13 What ten things you always take with you when you travel? 14 What you think are some of the benefits of travelling? What are some of the risks? 18 Tell your group about a holiday you remember going on as a child 17 Have you ever lost your luggage when travelling? What happened? 16 What are common travel scams and have you ever been victim to any? 15 If you could spend a month away, where would you go and how would you get there? 21 How you tend to spend your time when you are abroad if the weather is bad? 22 What types of souvenir you usually bring back from trips abroad? 10 Have you ever got lost when travelling? If so, tell your group about it THROW AGAIN The travel game MISS A TURN HAVE ANOTHER TURN    20 When travelling, you prefer hot or cool climates? Why? GO BACK SPACES FINISH  ADVANCED EXPERT GO FORWARD SPACES 24 Have you ever had to travel for work? Tell your group about the experience  27 Do you agree with the notion of ‘When in Rome, as the Romans do’? 26 How you usually go about choosing where to stay when going abroad? PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 25 What are some of the main benefits of travelling to other countries? 142 Photocopiable activity 7C Hypothetically speaking … I wish you hadn’t told me the price of a season ticket! I’d rather you … Why don’t you take a holiday and unwind for a bit? It’s time you … Instead of travelling by car, shall we the journey by train? Would you prefer it … Do you think we should have invited them to join us? What if we … He did steal that money, but you pretend he didn’t You talk as though … I’d like to have gone to the party but imagine what would have happened if I’d bumped into my ex Supposing I had gone … Supposing his train has been delayed? His train may … I’d sooner you didn’t tell anyone about what happened last night You shouldn’t tell … It’s time he moved out and found his own place He should … 10 They talk as though they’re something special They aren’t … 11 I’d rather we had stayed in for the evening We should … 12 If only she would stop complaining about the weather I wish she … ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 143 Photocopiable activity 8A Negative beginnings Employees should not use social media sites at work on any account I have never encountered such friendly and hospitable people in all my life You cannot go back to work until the doctor says you’re ready to On no account … Never have … Not until … We don’t often have the opportunity to enjoy a day out without the kids The moment we sat down to eat, the door bell rang They haven’t been camping together since they were children Rarely … No sooner … Not since … It is only now that the true impact of the accident is becoming clear You should not arrive at work in jeans under any circumstances A good English-to-English dictionary gives not only definitions but also examples Only now … Under no circumstances … Not only … 10 Her sister hardly ever phones her during the week 11 She tried repeatedly to start the car but without any success 12 I heard the phone ringing inside the house the moment the door shut behind me Seldom … Try as she might … Hardly … 13 Texting only became popular after technology improved 14 The children went quiet the moment he started telling them the story 15 My boss made it absolutely clear that I had to finish the report before going home Not until … No sooner … On no account … ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 144 Photocopiable activity 8B Complete the gaps 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ACROSS The cost of the meal was pretty s _ considering we’d not eaten a dessert or had coffees If you got rid of some of the furniture you never use, the room wouldn’t be so c _ He must’ve got out of bed the wrong side, he’s been abrupt and o _ with everyone this morning The performance was nothing special at all In fact, I’d say it was m _ 11 I decided to wear n _ clothing so I could relax and blend into the background 13 The sea is just a stone’s t _ from the apartment we’re staying in this summer 16 It’s going to be hard to find him an unusual and q _ present for his birthday, but I’ll my best 17 She said her secret to staying slim was to n _ food rather than take large bites of it 18 He was a very c _ man and everyone considered him to be a true gentleman 19 I had no idea this band were so popular! The place is completely p _ out! DOWN He was never going to become a famous guitarist, by any s _ of the imagination He simply wasn’t musical The e _ priced room had left us with unrealistically high expectations of what the hotel would offer The music was so d _ that neither of us could make out what the other was trying to say The cottage we went to view was t _ away down a quiet country lane This city boasts a most i _ mix of architectural styles; combining the very traditional with the ultra modern In case of an emergency, please call us There’s always someone o _ hand to help 10 Restaurant 33 is located in the very h _ of the city Just head to the centre and you’ll find it 12 I f _ about in the dark, trying to find the light switch 14 It was only when she s _ into a chair and didn’t make a sound that we realised she was sleep walking 15 The Waikiki Spa Resort, set on a quiet stretch of the coast, is famous for its relaxing and friendly a _ ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 145 Photocopiable activity 8C Student A M O V I Vocabulary for reviews N G W E A K I M P R E S S B S O R B I N G F A R F E T C H N G A G I N G U P B E A T V E L Y P R E D A E L I Student B S P E I V E E D I C T A B H I L L W I T T Y F L A T I N C I L I E N G M P L A U S I B L E H E A R T W A R M I T E D I O U S C O M P E L N F U S I N G I N S P I R I C O ADVANCED EXPERT N G L I N G N G PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 146 Photocopiable activity 9A Report that Sentence cards ‘I’m sorry for forgetting your birthday.’ 10 ‘If I were you, I wouldn’t drive anywhere alone.’ ‘I reckon it was Tim who stole the money.’ 11 ‘OK, I admit it I broke the window.’ ‘Don’t forget to call me as soon as you get your results.’ 12 ‘You must come to ours I won’t take no for an answer.’ ‘I wish I hadn’t shouted at Kim.’ 13 ‘There’s a great new Spanish restaurant in town You should try it.’ ‘It’s true I’ve failed my driving test three times.’ 14 ‘Thank you, but I couldn’t possibly accept your offer.’ ‘The reason why I started swimming was to get fit.’ 15 ‘Of course, I’d love to go on holiday with you.’ ‘This steak is overcooked and far too chewy.’ 16 ‘Would you like some help with your bags?’ ‘I see that Belmon’s summer sale starts next week.’ 17 ‘Do you know where the Post Office is, please?’ ‘I didn’t break the remote control.’ 18 ‘Well done on passing your exams.’ Reporting verbs admit confess agree advise congratulate recommend ADVANCED EXPERT apologise deny refuse ask explain regret blame insist complain notice offer remind PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 147 Photocopiable activity 9B Let’s talk about memory How you tend to remember phone numbers? Do you have a system? Tell me about a day that you’ll always remember and why it is so important to you Why you think some people are better at remembering faces than names? Have you ever forgotten something really important? What happened? Do sounds or particular songs ever bring back memories when you hear them? Have you ever gone somewhere and felt as if you’ve already been there before? What you remember about the first school you attended as a child? Which is more important to you, your long-term or shortterm memory? Why? If you had a perfect memory, how might this have changed your life, or change it in the future? How you go about remembering new vocabulary in English? Do you think computers can help us improve our memory? What would be the worst thing about losing your memory through, for example, old age? Why might having a photographic memory be a useful thing? Have you ever tried to improve your memory through training or exercises? What would you say are the most important functions of having memory? Are you good at remembering the lyrics to songs? How you best learn them? How you tend to remember important dates? What memories from your childhood make you laugh or feel happy? If you forget where you’ve left something, for example your keys, how you try to recall where they are? Do photos tend to bring back strong memories of places or past events to you? Are there some things that you wish you didn’t remember? ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 148 Photocopiable activity 9C Word plus preposition dominoes for escape [VERB] from advise [VERB] to shout [VERB] at apologise [VERB] for complain [VERB] to throw [VERB] good at accustomed [ADJ] to nervous [ADJ] given to sorry for resort [VERB] discouraged [ADJ] to [ADJ] about [ADJ] to [ADJ] quarrel [VERB] about anxious [ADJ] for care about present [VERB] to by [VERB] keen [ADJ] on shocked [ADJ] by point [NOUN] of on laugh [VERB] at throw [VERB] at complain [VERB] about interested [ADJ] in shocked [ADJ] by shout [VERB] to hope [NOUN] hear of laugh [VERB] about annoyed [ADJ] with apologise [VERB] to quarrel [VERB] with terrified [ADJ] of anxious [ADJ] about for blamed [ADJ] at about of [VERB] ADVANCED EXPERT care insist [VERB] aim [VERB] hear [VERB] [VERB] PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 149 Photocopiable activity 10A Across and down 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ACROSS If you want to burn calories and lose weight, regular c _ exercise, such as running or swimming, is what you need In preparation for the Ironman challenge, James undertook a strict and rigorous training r _ The a _ rush he had felt on completing the race was suddenly replaced by intense fatigue On joining the gym, I decided to seek the advice of one of their fitness instructors so that they could design a p _ training programme for me 13 My coach always m the goalposts the moment I achieve the aims originally set out 15 We were always curious how she kept her weight i _ check 16 Good health is not just about fitness, it’s also about n _ and the amount that you eat and how often 17 His negative comment before the race really took the w _ out of her sails 18 The moment he ran across the finishing l _ , the crowd went wild with excitement DOWN The consumption of high p _ foods, such as meat, beans and eggs, along with regular exercise, helps reduce weight whilst suppressing the appetite His trainer suggested some effective c _ strength exercises to help him prepare for the long run ahead The team’s new manager is really on the b _ and always seems to have an instinct for choosing the winning strategy each game On under 1,000 calories a day, the jockey d _ enables jockeys to maintain specific weights for races whilst staying healthy He felt uncomfortable talking about who would be selected for the event and s _ around the topic each time it was raised 10 In the extreme heat, many of the athletes were s _ profusely and prevented dehydration by regularly drinking the free water on offer throughout the course 11 Building up the s _ required to run a marathon can take time for a novice runner who may only be used to running shorter distances 12 In the months running up to the competition, Alice decided to r _ in her coffee consumption and drink more water instead 14 Our college football team s _ through the qualifying rounds with ease ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 150 Photocopiable activity 10B Change it from the modal You should have checked when the last train left SUPPOSE [INFORMAL] All visitors must obtain a visa to enter the country REQUIRE [FORMAL] I think you should ask whether you get a student discount HAD BETTER [INFORMAL] Remember, you don’t have to pay back the loan immediately NO OBLIGATION [Quite FORMAL] All outstanding reports must be completed by the end of the week BE COMPLETE [Very FORMAL] I thought we had to wear formal clothing to the meal FEEL OBLIGED [NEUTRAL] Fire doors must not be left open at any time [FORMAL] If you want to get a parking space, you should arrive early ADVISABLE [FORMAL] You should have sent that email first thing this morning SUPPOSE [INFORMAL] 10 Hard hats must be worn by all visitors to the construction site REQUIRE [FORMAL] 11 I think you should ask Jo for some help 12 Remember, you don’t have to accept the offer FORBID HAD BETTER [INFORMAL] NO OBLIGATION [Quite FORMAL] 13 All pay claims must be completed by the 23rd of the month BE COMPLETE [Very FORMAL] 14 I thought I had to invite Markus and his wife to the reception FEEL OBLIGED [NEUTRAL] 15 Jeans or flip-flops must not be worn at work 16 If you really want the job, you should read up on the company and show you’re interested ADVISABLE [FORMAL] FORBID ADVANCED EXPERT [FORMAL] PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 151 Photocopiable activity 10C Complete and reorder the proposal PHRASES the library could also … many students have said they would … if the university is to maintain its status, it is vital that … a constant complaint has been … obviously, all developments … there have been many requests for … I would suggest we … it is clear that … one low-cost option would be … students have commented that … they have said they would be … PROPOSAL Proposal The aim of this proposal is to suggest how facilities on campus may be improved, bearing in mind financial constraints Having considered all feedback received from students, a clear picture emerges Suggestions and recommendations The library Whilst the library is generally well stocked, additional copies of key textbooks and articles to be available so all students can access them when needed to reduce the loan period from a week to three days, thus increasing availability purchase extra copies The IT facilities welcome extended opening hours at the IT rooms, which currently close at p.m if 24/7 access were available, they would be better able to complete assignments without undue stress set up a security system for after-hours opening, where students swipe in using their student cards Student union that the union offers little variety in terms of the entertainment available our students would like to hold events such as international film nights, open mike and comedy nights prepared to organise events and have suggested establishing specific societies to that Conclusion Without excessive spending, the facilities on campus could be improved the above points be addressed would be best discussed with the students’ association so as to encourage their involvement ADVANCED EXPERT PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 152