Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key 01 Soul mates Studentsʼ own answers Reading (SB pages 6–7) Studentsʼ own answers into at up to up off Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers D (Iʼm nursing a really sore knee) A (Iʼve never been that brave) C (Itʼs not how you look that makes you beautiful, itʼs whatʼs inside!) A (enjoy challenging peopleʼs beliefs and assumptions) B (It was pretty nerve-racking at first) D (I just hang out in hoodies and baggy pants) C (I want to stay grounded, too … Iʼm going to keep my feet firmly on the ground!) B (What I value most … and a really weird sense of humour like mine!) A (This puts some people off me, but, in the end, thatʼs their problem) 10 C (so far all Iʼve been getting are rejections) go take keep stand hurt Studentsʼ own answers Grammar (SB page 9) 1 she has been running is always boasting have/ʼve just missed have you been Do dancers need Have you been jogging I have/ʼve loved is/ʼs always nagging 1B 2A 3A 4B 5A be obsessed (with) a rebel busking nerve-racking a trendsetter an audition a household name gifted a show-off 10 laid-back has become performed has been writing sheʼs always writing havenʼt been hasnʼt found decided did you last, did you play with have you sung, did you sing are you wearing, Have you bought have you known Have you watched did you last fall out, Have you apologised Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Vocabulary (SB page 8) Positive: brave, caring, easy-going, funny, generous, loyal, sociable, thoughtful Negative: bitchy, bossy, fussy, mean, moody, sarcastic, spoiled, stubborn Use of English (SB page 10) Studentsʼ own answers generous fussy caring/thoughtful bossy brave loyal Studentsʼ own answers GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key Speaking (SB page 13) oldest love-hate sworn sibling common total long-term relationship complete opposites deadly enemies best friend shared interests fierce rivalry 1 sibling rivalry common interests total opposites oldest friend love-hate relationship sworn enemies Studentsʼ own answers Photo A (because Katy asks whether Jack is ʻa new studentʼ) Studentsʼ own answers 4 Studentsʼ own answers B 2D 3A 4B 5B 6C 7C 8C 5 b 2d 3a 4e 5c Studentsʼ own answers Grammar (SB page 11) Studentsʼ own answers 1 this week stayed today Iʼve watched did you win Iʼve had Studentsʼ own answers gave has changed have been trained went made has come had Studentsʼ own answers Writing (SB pages 14–15) 1 havenʼt seen Karen since is always telling have/ʼve known Amy since have/ʼve never had have/ʼve been practising studied in Paris for Studentsʼ own answers everything thatʼs been happening to you and your family; special new friend; tell me all about him or her Studentsʼ own answers Listening (SB page 12) to a teenage cousin, informal language to give information email/letter format Studentsʼ own answers Yes, she has used informal language Yes, she gives information Yes, it is laid out as an email Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers She has forgotten to include any news about her family 1C 2C 3B 4B 5B 6A 7A Studentsʼ own answers GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 Dear Rafael, Love Claudia Hi, Rafael, Best wishes, PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key 15 Friendly/Informal: 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Formal: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 Studentsʼ own answers Model answer Hi Ben, Thank you for your email It was great to hear from you and it sounds like you go to a great school and live in a very nice area As you know, Iʼm from a very small town in France, but I have a lot of friends and we lots of things together Recently, three of us went to Paris on a day trip We all love shopping, so we spent quite a lot of money! As well as that, we went to see a new horror film in the afternoon I love films, donʼt you? My best mate is a girl called Janine Weʼve been friends for ten years – since we started first school together Sheʼs really kind and considerate and much cleverer than I am! Weʼve got a lot of interests in common – like swimming and tennis We also like the same music and film stars I have quite a small family Thereʼs just my mum and dad and me and a younger brother called Michel We usually go on holiday once or twice a year and last month we spent a week in Norway It was a bit cold, but very beautiful and we had a great time Write soon! Love, Chantal Paragraph 1: thanks and apologies Paragraph 2: recent activities – college, hobbies, etc Paragraph 3: Daniel, best friend Paragraph 4: asking about Rafael and for a quick reply Paragraph 2: As you know, Iʼve just left school and started college Paragraph 3: Now, about my very best new friend! 10 but, As you know, so, Now, also, too 11 what you and your friends have been doing – parties, concerts, films, etc all about your best mate – character, hobbies, appearance anywhere exciting your family has been this year – trips, excursions, days out, holidays, etc Switch on (SB page 16) 12 Studentsʼ own answers abroad (aunt), glamorous (aunt), glasses (brother), older (aunt and brother), pretty (aunt) 13 present perfect simple and present perfect continuous a ʼs older than, b plays the, c ʼs just gone doesnʼt look like, intellectual She grew up with Kyleʼs mum Sheʼs a little bit older than her Sheʼs always giving Kyle money In a shoebox, under his mumʼs bed 14 Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Revision (SB page 17) 1 for since am/ʼm always since doing into up let take hurt stand knocked speaking kept going GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key The tiger, the polar bear and the turtle are endangered – the tiger = hunting, poaching, habitat loss – the polar bear = melting of ice caps so they canʼt get at their prey (seals) on the ice – the turtle = habitat loss through erosion, development of beaches, swallowing plastic bags Surprising facts: The snake can travel at 23 km per hour The tiger has striped skin as well as striped fur and its bones are used for medicine The crocodile canʼt chew Its offspring are male or female, depending on the temperature Polar bears can swim long distances The male turtles stay at sea all the time 1C 2C 3B 4A 5B 6B 7A 8C always enjoy had been doing, havenʼt quite finished Did you see has been told been playing went spray-can/aerosol can baggy guitarist spoiled rebel trendsetter 02 Wild Reading (SB pages 18–19) Studentsʼ own answers species conservation warming change destruction logging erosion gases Studentsʼ own answers caps rise waves about turn down transport solar fuels Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers c 2b 3f 4a 5g 6e Grammar (SB page 21) 1 stroke ecology preying on hooked getting at a teacherʼs pet fins plummeted a reflex action 10 a defence mechanism 11 chain mail 12 slaughtered Did you have were going (to go) had all been saving were always begging had been raining were sitting heard all ran had only just disappeared 10 had fallen 11 were getting 12 turned up 13 had worked 14 had organised Studentsʼ own answers was beginning had discovered Weʼd been driving made was beating was always begging were just starting heard were still thinking 10 crashed Studentsʼ own answers Vocabulary (SB page 20) Studentsʼ own answers E 2D 3A 4B 5C Studentsʼ own answers GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key Use of English (SB page 22) 1 f (we didnʼt have a barbecue because everything was bone dry and it would have been way too dangerous) b (The emergency services wanted everyone in our area to evacuate their homes, but quite a lot of us stayed put) d (theyʼre so used to hurricanes over there) h (Great excuse for missing a test!) a (I thought it was an earthquake!) Studentsʼ own answers un + pleasant/reliable dis + honest/obedient/satisfied il + legal/logical im + polite/practical ir + responsible/relevant in + formal/experienced overpriced undervalue reopen undercharged overslept issued took burst missed learnt, stay out unconcerned polluted containers collisions dangerous illegally underestimate irreversible Grammar (SB page 23) fog heat wave torrential rain hurricane gale Studentsʼ own answers Speaking (SB page 25) 1 used to didnʼt use used always used to would always Studentsʼ own answers 2 Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers 3 using bicycles – they mention ʻriding everywhere/help us get fitterʼ Studentsʼ own answers been This would ago had to used to many 4 Studentsʼ own answers idea about Actually opinion what point maybe mean have 10 about Studentsʼ own answers Listening (SB page 24) Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers bone dry (B) drifts (D) drought (B) froze (D) gale (E) hosepipe ban (B) knee-deep (A) sandbags (A) shutters (E) snow (D) ploughs (D) tornado (C) uprooted (C) Writing (SB pages 26–27) Studentsʼ own answers 1B 2A 3E 4D 5C GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 c d 3b 4a PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key 14 Studentsʼ own answers Model answer It had been a long day Max was travelling in the car with his parents and sister Stella on the way home from the airport Theyʼd just come back from a wonderful holiday in Spain They were all very tired Stella was asleep on the back seat and Max could hear her snoring! He was watching the countryside go past, although he couldnʼt see much because it was getting foggy It was nice to be back in his own country, but he wasnʼt looking forward to going back to school the next day Suddenly, Max saw something big and dark coming out of the fog, just ahead of them ʻDad!ʼ he shouted The car screamed to a stop Luckily, they were all wearing seat belts ʻWhat was that?ʼ asked Stella They all got out of the car and there, running along the side of the road, was a group of wild deer There were three or four big ones and several smaller ones that were probably babies Max thought about the deer all the way home He had never seen wild deer before They were so beautiful ʻWhat an amazing day!ʼ Max whispered to himself as he got into bed that night Step A Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers past simple: struggled, heard, loved, sat (individual, completed past actions) past perfect continuous: Theyʼd been checking … (a long past action completed before another action or point in past time) past continuous: They were collecting … It was dragging past perfect simple: The man had fired a gun (single finished action completed before another past action or time) exhausted heartbroken disastrous delicious marvellous extremely absolutely amazingly hopelessly enormously incredibly Switch on (SB page 28) Stella screamed loudly when she saw the spider on her pillow Wolves often hunt at night I have seldom seen a badger during daylight The fox crept slowly and silently across the snowy field He stroked the shark carefully along its back./He carefully stroked the shark along its back 1, 2, and 1B The seabirds the sharks fed on increased in number when the sharks disappeared and ate more fish, so there were a lot fewer fish! Yes, it is, but foreign fishermen so in Australian waters and some Australian fishermen so illegally The law is being reviewed 10 Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers 11 Studentsʼ own answers 12 Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers 13 Studentsʼ own answers GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key Revision (SB page 29) 1 used to love took everyone by surprise had finished/ended still not used to/getting used to taking was very disobedient issued a warning for/to astronomy geology technology mathematics chemistry solar eclipse, universe, space, stars, planets coast, rock formations, fossils, dinosaur bone kits, finding out how things work, taking my motorbike to pieces, machines, gadgets, equipment numbers, patterns, shapes, logical brain experiments, blow myself up, test tubes, laboratory, acids, gases, substances 1C 2A 3C 4B 5B 6B torrential uprooted responsibility overpriced/pricey conservation disastrous drought hurricane crocodile earthquake species tornado forecast erosion making manufacturer paid missing save laboratory fix work prey stroke hugged whisper plummeted learnt/learned 03 Awesome science Reading (SB pages 30–31) 1 come up with shut down take over turn out ended up 1C 2D 3E 4F 5A 6B Studentsʼ own answers Grammar (SB page 33) Studentsʼ own answers will/ʼll be doing will/ʼll help wonʼt have finished will/ʼll tell am/ʼm going to study leaves Studentsʼ own answers will be driving will have discovered will have been using will have sent will be flying will have learnt 1C 2B 3C 4A 5D 6C aliens/extraterrestrials remote jelly shut it down predictions weird stuff shrinks gravity 10 doomed 11 whooshing 12 parallel universes Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Vocabulary (SB page 32) chemist astronomer mathematician geologist physicist technologist GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key Listening (SB page 36) Some time in the future, robotic soldiers will fight wars against human beings By 2026, computers will have replaced teachers In ten yearsʼ time, tigers will have become extinct At some point in the future, criminals will wear invisibility cloaks In the next quarter of the century, cars will fly By 2100, people will have settled on the moon Studentsʼ own answers e 2g 3h 4c 5a 6b 7f 8d Studentsʼ own answers 4 Are you going Will you still be living you will/youʼll have left you will/youʼll have got will you be doing will you have been studying 1928 discovery return hospitals farmers drugs companies 1980s places Mark 10 brains 5 Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Use of English (SB page 34) Studentsʼ own answers Speaking (SB page 37) Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers of at to for of for Question is being answered (we may end up moving to the moon or to Mars; scientists could probably make it possible for us to live there) on, in on, in from, in between, for for, on with, of Question is being answered B 2C 3B 4A 5C 6A 7B 8C Studentsʼ own answers Grammar (SB page 35) 1 about Iʼd unlikely likely was going to due Iʼll Iʼm not sure about this one I would say yes I feel quite strongly that … People here are dying from famine and droughts You must agree with that I suppose youʼre right./I couldnʼt agree more! I partly agree./Iʼm in two minds on this one./There are definitely two sides to the question Studentsʼ own answers most going can have by to Is this Studentsʼ own answers GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key 10 Giving a reaction: Iʼve never thought about that before./Thatʼs a really tricky question Giving an opinion: I believe that … Giving an example: If you look at …/For instance, … Asking for an opinion: How you feel about …? Agreeing: Iʼm with you on that./That is very true./ Youʼre totally right Partially agreeing: I agree up to a point Studentsʼ own answers 11 Studentsʼ own answers 12 Studentsʼ own answers 13 Studentsʼ own answers Model answer Studying science is really important for some students, particularly those who want to have careers in science and become doctors or scientists However, not everyone enjoys biology, chemistry and physics In many countries students have to continue studying sciences until they leave school, even though they donʼt enjoy it Is this right? I donʼt think so Firstly, students who donʼt enjoy the subjects will not concentrate and this can affect the whole class Surely, it is much better to allow them to choose different subjects that interest them more? By fourteen, students have learned the basic, important things about science that they need to know Secondly, there are so many subjects on the school curriculum today that itʼs difficult to fit them all in Some people say that students need to have more time for sport, whereas others say they should study more languages If we make science subjects optional for students over fourteen, there will be more time for other subjects In conclusion, I must say that allowing students to give up science after fourteen makes sense However, I donʼt think that the school authorities will agree with me! Studentsʼ own answers Writing (SB pages 38–39) Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers The student has covered all the points in the list of questions apart from the word limit (the essay is too long) c 2a 3b firstly, secondly, finally, on balance Switch on (SB page 40) Introducing a point: First of all, … , In conclusion … , To begin with, … , We mustnʼt forget that … Adding: Another interesting thing is … , As well as this, … , In addition to this, … Contrasting: On the other hand, … However, … Referring to other peopleʼs opinions: Not everyone thinks that … , Some people think that … , Experts say that … C 1B 2A 3A Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 Studentsʼ own answers PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key Revision (SB page 41) 1 aiming high having a lie-in snoozing articulate flumes left no stone unturned tough strip off land you in hospital 10 not your idea of heaven B 2C 3A 4D 5B 6D 7C 8B Iʼll see be studying have finished about Iʼm meeting have downloaded going unlikely Studentsʼ own answers out of on up down from up out Studentsʼ own answers Vocabulary (SB page 44) 1 alien/extraterrestrial gravity mathematician thermometer opponent laboratory astronomy c e 3b 4f 5a d apprentice hire skill store role job contract promote 04 Dream jobs Reading (SB pages 42–43) 1 c d 3b 4f 5a e Studentsʼ own answers B A caretaker on a tropical island B bed tester C waterslide tester D snake milker/pet food taster D (tastes every item of pet food before it goes in the shops) A (got stung by a jellyfish, which could have been fatal) D (But one little mistake could land you in hospital) B (so they can help their sales team to satisfy their customers) A (he had to beat nearly 35,000 other applicants from around the world) C (It can be a bit tough when it is chilly and you have to strip off and shoot down the flume) A (relaxing and meeting the locals) B (So the winning candidate needed to be articulate and also good at writing) A (via blogs and videos and keep a photo diary) 10 C (he has left no stone unturned in his hunt for the worldʼs coolest pools) vocation work unpaid staff/employees/workers skills employer/boss application out of at in on under Grammar (SB page 45) 1 to start to go taking spending Volunteering give offering Working helping 10 doing 11 coaching 12 helping 13 go 14 worrying 15 (to) keep 16 working 17 to feel 18 having to go work to try making communicating exploring to send sleeping Studentsʼ own answers GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 10 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key Revision (SB page 101) Studentsʼ own answers Model answer Dear Mr Brown, I am writing to tell you the results of a survey I conducted in the school to find out studentsʼ feelings about your proposed plan to ban mobile phones and tablet computers I carried out the survey among students in the three top years at school and it appears that a large majority not believe this is a good idea They understand that students should switch phones and tablets off in class because this is not good for concentration and can distract other students However, they think that it is important to have them on the school premises Sometimes we need our phones for emergencies or important calls, and tablets are useful for looking up important information A small minority of students think it might be a good idea to have a ʻquiet areaʼ where mobiles cannot be used People who want to read quietly without the distraction of others chatting away on phones could go there On balance, however, we believe that mobile phones and tablets are part of our lives these days and they should not be banned from school I hope this information will help you with your decision Martin Jarvis 1 boasted that he was the best at IT in the class reminded her to close down the computer when she finished invited Dave to go round to play his new computer game refused to finish the game warned Lynn not to touch that key because it would delete everything apologised to Marie for not emailing her the previous night/the night before asked Tim how often he checked his inbox said he wouldnʼt be buying new gadgets for a while user online screens browsing keyboard modem broadband download past into by to back together persuasion imagination diplomatic viral reaction privacy reassurance secondary Switch on (SB page 100) accurate literate line gossiping snoop flirting false A, B, D, F B C 09 Tearaways Reading (SB pages 102–103) Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers D (I was rude, obnoxious, difficult) A (He applied … to get on the telly and have a giggle) C (the teenagers get a very rude awakening They have to start school at a.m.) 4B D (Chezdan backed down) 6A GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 25 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key Grammar (SB page 105) obnoxious defiance chores chaos outrageous a row a standoff impasse backed down 10 resented Studentsʼ own answers should/ought to had to neednʼt/donʼt have to mustnʼt couldnʼt/wasnʼt able to shouldnʼt/ought not to must donʼt have to Youʼve just got to did you have to could mustnʼt Studentsʼ own answers Vocabulary (SB page 104) must/have to should canʼt neednʼt/ doesnʼt need to/doesnʼt have to mustnʼt should couldnʼt must defiance improvement behaviour rebellion Studentsʼ own answers well-behaved (the only one that refers to good behaviour) rude (the only one that refers to bad manners) charming (the only one that refers to pleasant behaviour) nasty (the only one that refers to unpleasant behaviour) stubborn (the only one that refers to a negative characteristic) thoughtful (the only one that refers to a positive characteristic) Studentsʼ own answers Use of English (SB page 106) Studentsʼ own answers get made backed left fell get making felt made Studentsʼ own answers report (the others are things the police/ authorities do) vandalise (all the other crimes involve stealing things) sack (the others are related to punishment in schools) victim (the others are people in the legal system) cheat (the others are all illegal; when cheating is a crime, it is called fraud) divorced engaged widowed adopted separated same boy flirting ignoring/not speaking to stuck weekday evenings study 9/nine oʼclock trust share a room 10 selfish 11 private 12 telling tales 1D 2C 3B 4A 5B 6B 7A 8C c d 3a 4e b Studentsʼ own answers row chores ignore defy resent Studentsʼ own answers GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 26 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key Grammar (SB page 107) 1 c (interviewer: the documentary was very informative) d (interviewer: had no idea what it was about) e (Rachel: describing the comments) a (Rachel: says that the bullies are anonymous, nobody knows them) f (Rachel: everyone can see the comments so they are humiliated) b (Rachel: the effects on young people are disastrous) I shouldnʼt have watched a late film last night I neednʼt have rushed to finish my essay Peter could have gone to Tomʼs party but he didnʼt Gina and Vicky might/may/could have had an argument We didnʼt need to take our coats on our trip to London I didnʼt need to stay could should have suspended didnʼt have to join could have said neednʼt have bothered 3–4 Studentʼs own answers Speaking (SB page 109) 1 have when about what like there it since Studentsʼ own answers Photo 1: It mentions races and representing the school Studentsʼ own answers Listening (SB page 108) Studentsʼ own answers The documentary is about online bullying Faceless haters refers to the fact that online bullies are anonymous and hard to identify Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers The students donʼt talk about ʻto be popular and have a good social lifeʼ Studentsʼ own answers They talk about 2, and B (Many of us have seen it happening or even actually been through it ourselves) A (you just canʼt get away from it) B (Youʼre fat and ugly) C (the bullies feel they can say absolutely anything they want) A (on sites of people theyʼve never even met) B (they can take them to the police) A (We need more online protection from bullies like these … there should be more policing of the Internet) No, they donʼt it well Student A monopolises the conversation and Student B has to interrupt her Also, they donʼt ask for each otherʼs opinions or interact Itʼs just a series of long turns Student A actually says, ʻMy turn now.ʼ He uses 1, 2, and Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 27 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key Writing (SB page 110–111) 1 Greet Amanda and briefly sympathise about the problem Discuss the problem in detail and possible reasons for it Give advice on how to deal with the problem and more reassurance Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Tomas mentions: being with people he doesnʼt know very well, talking to strangers, going to parties, talking to people in authority, asking questions in class, giving opinions and disagreeing with people Studentsʼ own answers Model answer Hi Amanda, Iʼm sorry to hear that youʼre having a problem making friends at your new school I remember when I first moved here, I had problems, too It felt awful, especially when I saw everyone else chatting together and going round in groups Itʼs probably because you and I are quite similar I mean, weʼre both a bit shy and it takes a long time to get to know people Just think how long it took to get to know all the people you were friends with at your last school! If I were you, Iʼd join some clubs where everyone is interested in the same things First, youʼve got something in common to talk about and secondly, you meet up regularly and you see the same people again and again I bet you make some good friends that way You like drama, donʼt you? So, why not join the drama club? Anyway, the most important thing is not to worry about it Just remember that youʼre just a click or a phone call away from some people who care about you! And let me know how you get on at drama club! Lots of love, You should 1, and Point would probably be unhelpful to Tomas; you need to focus on him Point would give him no help at all It would probably make him feel even worse Studentsʼ own answers The advice is good and she is tactful and diplomatic in giving it Yes Hi Tomas, Best wishes, Karen, Good luck, Tomas, and let us know how you get on! the imperative quite informal (Loads of people, Donʼt panic!, If you mess up) She uses three main paragraphs: para 1: sympathises with Tomas for being shy para 2: explains why some people are shy para 3: gives advice, lists ways to tackle the problem and gives reassurance sympathy: sentence para reassurance: Itʼs not difficult to, donʼt give up, it gets easier with time advice: any sentence from para linking words: though, If, too, Instead of, and; listing: First, next, Finally Switch on (SB page 112) Kyle mentions B, C, E and F Because his parents have threatened to ʻtake away his stuffʼ and he doesnʼt want to draw their attention to what heʼs doing ʻUntil further noticeʼ, i.e.: he must wait for an indefinite time, until his parents come and tell him he can leave He isnʼt allowed to hang out with his friends It sends shivers down my spine! (This means he feels quite scared.) Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 28 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key C (he ground his teeth) A (ordered that his corpse be stripped, mutilated, tied to his horse and paraded in public) B (Would his DNA match the DNA sample taken from the skeleton?) D (is similar to several historic portraits of the king) A (His enemies disputed his claim to the throne) C (Shakespeare portrays Richard as a wicked, merciless, murderous hunchback) B (they had stumbled upon his grave so quickly?) D (the latest representation of his face, reconstructed from the skull) B (It was a gamble) 10 B (a skeleton with a curved spine) Studentsʼ own answers Revision (SB page 113) 1 shouldnʼt have refused couldnʼt catch was allowed/permitted to make did we need (did we have) donʼt have to stay neednʼt have reported 1C 2B 3A 4B 5C 6A nightmare having rude put opened tell 4 grave rebellion mutilated trench unearthed rumoured stumbled upon excavation fever pitch 10 descendant 11 contentious 12 tyrant judge chore interview probation officer shoplifting impasse vandalising sacked suspended didnʼt charge burgled robbed Studentsʼ own answers 10 Looking back Studentsʼ own answers Reading (SB pages 114–115) Vocabulary (SB page 116) 1 Studentsʼ own answers excavation proof historians rebellion descendants portraits infamous burial Studentsʼ own answers Itʼs about a famous king whose grave has recently been found under a car park discovery history remains records ancient War myth buried Frankenstein monster husband horror Egypt century eight or nine sister nineteen 10 curse 11 tomb century exploration history mankind proof Studentsʼ own answers GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 29 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key Grammar (SB page 117) 1 What interests me most is the Elizabethan period of history What we really need before we start the project is some more information about Joan of Arc It was our teacher, Mr Turner, who advised me to check out this website The place where the Crown Jewels are kept is the Tower of London What happened in the middle of the film was that the TV broke down./What happened was that in the middle of the film the TV broke down What bothers me is the number of dates we have to learn for the test that whoʼs that Amazed where excavating which which our teacher told us about have given the fossils to where the king used to live you were looking for I was talking about Theyʼve cancelled the documentary I was hoping to see Weʼve lost the notes we needed for our presentation Thatʼs the girl who/that knows all about archaeology Would you like to borrow the book we have to read? Do you know the place where the battle was fought? The article tells us how people lived then I donʼt understand what those words mean What Patsy said annoyed me I know what books Jane likes Do you like what weʼre studying? 4 Studentsʼ own answers who when which where which which documentary I saw was What is interesting is After getting divorced who flew a plane whose name was Edgar reason (why) I came here was/is Use of English (SB page 118) 1 income downturn outcome uproar outbreak input Listening (SB page 120) -down: crackdown, turndown -over: handover, makeover, takeover, turnover -out: breakout, handout, turnout, takeout, washout, workout Studentsʼ own answers Robin Hood and Dick Turpin 3 alone Roger Ireland shooting a policeman 1880 butcher smuggler Black Bess 190 miles 10 old teacher washout handout checkout workout turnout breakdown beautiful particularly saddens death upbringing lifestyle outcry unkind against out on by for Studentsʼ own answers Grammar (SB page 119) 1 was who where/who thing What was GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 The sentences are read with a falling intonation Speaking (SB page 121) Studentsʼ own answers PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 30 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key Studentsʼ own answers incredibly big (statues) Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers 1, 2, 3, 5, and Studentsʼ own answers what very relatively little big probably quite so 10 really Studentsʼ own answers Stonehenge in the south of England the mystery surrounding its purpose and building Itʼs beautiful and has an unusual and mysterious atmosphere Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Writing (SB page 122–123) Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers 10 Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers 11 Because itʼs not well known like some of the other big Paris museums The writer personalises the article (my parents and I found), draws the reader in by starting with If you … and finishes with advice to bring something home para 1: basic general information para 2: more detailed information about the museum and its subject para 3: what the writer especially likes about it para 4: general conclusion and advice mainly informal: thereʼs a great little museum, lots of lovely rooms, The thing I like, What I also love about it, youʼll absolutely love it Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Model answer Iʼm very lucky because I live quite near my favourite historical place Itʼs just five miles away, in south Hampshire, and when I was younger, I used to go there very often The place Iʼm talking about is called Beaulieu Abbey Beaulieu Abbey used to be a very large and beautiful church, but when Henry VIII was king he destroyed most of the big churches in England for religious and financial reasons So now Beaulieu Abbey is just ruins However, the ruins are still beautiful and when you walk through them, you can imagine the great walls and ceilings that used to be there Whatʼs amazing about Beaulieu Abbey is that you can feel the atmosphere of the ancient church When my parents first took me there, it felt like I was going back in time I almost expected a monk to come walking round the corner! Some people say that it is haunted and I can believe that! Itʼs quite scary if you go there in the evening So, if youʼre in the area, I can recommend a visit Just go in the daytime to avoid any ghosts! 12 Studentsʼ own answers GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 31 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key Switch on (SB page 124) 1 the latest to tempt to pester Nagging trendsetters devious impressionable exploiting their anxieties peer pressure 10 live up to its promise A Bob Marley B Shakespeare C Marilyn Monroe He could say what inspired him (gave him the ideas) to write his songs Sheʼd like to know why he wrote his plays Jasper jokes that Shakespeare might write a play for her, which she could star in 3B Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Vocabulary (SB page 128) Studentsʼ own answers the latest consumers buzz trend designer labels Studentsʼ own answers bargain pocket return window status receipt refund personalise Revision (SB page 125) 1D 2B 3C 4B 5C 6A 7B 8B a nagging (telling someone again and again to something) b pestering (asking someone for something again and again) a tempted (when you feel a very strong desire to something, although you donʼt necessarily it) b persuaded (when someone encourages you to something and you it) a spread (make something cover a wide area) b share (divide so that everyone has an equal part) a ignore (deliberately avoid talking to/seeing someone or something) b neglect (fail to look after properly) (that) I had studied been crowned Queen in 1952 (which had been) wrapped in animal fur was found the new exhibition is William I who defeated rebellion outcome outdated downpour upbringing intake 4 washout turnout downfall uproar handouts handover impatiently unfashionable unfortunately disappearance unhelpful unattractive B 2A 3C 4B 5A 6D 11 The persuaders Reading (SB pages 126–127) Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers 1D 2C 3B 4A 5C 6B GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 32 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key Grammar (SB page 131) Any two from the lists below Advantages of online shopping: You can shop when you want to You can sit and compare products on your computer at home You can read reviews You can often get goods cheaper Disadvantages of online shopping: Itʼs harder to send something back if thereʼs something wrong with it You canʼt pick it up and look at it properly – youʼve only got the picture on your screen You may have to wait a long time for it You pay shipping costs, so it might be more expensive than you thought Itʼs time we went home./Itʼs time to go home./Itʼs time we got a taxi home./Itʼs time to get a taxi home Itʼs time you stopped working on that essay Iʼd rather we left at half past seven./Iʼd rather leave at half past seven Itʼs time you got a new laptop Would you rather go shopping or to the cinema? Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Grammar (SB page 129) 1 hadnʼt bought spending looked sheʼd had realised could have buying would hurry up about most wish listening why like rather only Studentsʼ own answers wish my parents would buy wish we had extended only Christine could come wish I had/Iʼd kept the CD was/were cheaper would go away Listening (SB page 132) Studentsʼ own answers had are only being/getting/becoming were could Studentsʼ own answers d 2e 3c 4a b Studentsʼ own answers Use of English (SB page 130) a – (not used) b (had their careers completely destroyed by rumours) c – (not used) d – (not used) e (One minute no one had ever heard of him and the next he had a record deal) f (the government is forced to consider the problem) g (how quickly we can learn about things that are happening in different countries) h (if youʼre fed up with something – like a product that isnʼt value for money … and soon the word is out) Studentsʼ own answers strongly ridiculously bitterly critically highly deeply bitterly absolutely Studentsʼ own answers B 2A 3C 4D 5B 6C 7B 8C 5 Studentsʼ own answers GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 b 2c 3a 4e d PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 33 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key most people would probably say that Iʼm not sure thatʼs completely true A large number of people find themselves I personally feel, I would say that important factors to conclude Studentsʼ own answers Speaking (SB page 133) Studentsʼ own answers Yes It makes a statement and asks a question Yes Para 1: introduces the idea; para 2: gives one influence (advertising); para 3: Adds another (convenience); para 4: Adds another (peer pressure); para 5: gives personal opinion and concludes Yes (Most people would say, I personally feel, Another important point is, However, perhaps the biggest influence, So, to conclude) Yes (So, to conclude, I would say that) Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers 6 Studentsʼ own answers They talk about Question Both students agree that people will continue to buy paper magazines because there are things you can with paper copies that you canʼt online Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Writing (SB pages 134–135) Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers I only have to see a clever advert for something and … If somethingʼs easy to buy, then Iʼll get it Iʼm a ʻone clickʼ person The points are expressed in more formal language in the essay GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 34 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key 10 Studentsʼ own answers Model answer It is true that television plays a very big part in our lives today and, inevitably, it is going to have an important influence on us, but is this influence mainly positive or negative? Some people believe that TVʼs biggest influence is on our health, and this is negative They think that because we want to watch TV, we donʼt get as much exercise as we should We are sitting down all the time instead of going out for walks or playing sport Others argue that TV has a positive influence because we can learn so much from the range of programmes we see It informs us about history, geography, science and a host of other topics that we might never hear about otherwise However, I personally feel that the biggest change TV has brought about is on family communication and interaction Families donʼt talk to each other a lot these days They even eat meals in front of the TV and can spend hours in silence! To conclude, I would say that while TV can be both educational and provide good entertainment, unless we restrict our viewing, its influence is mainly negative Switch on (SB page 136) an overnight sensation status symbol window shopping designer labels having second thoughts about product placement pestering refund up lives review away strongly look impressionable 10 receipt 12 Escape! Reading (SB pages 138–139) Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers g 2d 3a 4e 5f 6c ordeal thinking straight were having none of it exotic destinations keeping up with took part in frowned on to wrap them in cotton wool off the beaten track 10 try your hand at 11 thrill-seekers 12 molly-coddled They favour B video websites They count down from to (and you canʼt avoid this and jump to the content you want to watch) There were ads in the middle of the playlist ʻIt was a downerʼ means that it put people in a bad mood Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Vocabulary (SB page 140) Studentsʼ own answers 1 challenge attempt break risk journey expedition Studentsʼ own answers Revision (SB page 137) Studentsʼ own answers 1 wish up money only regretted ripped time rather time 10 knew scuba diving climbing/rock climbing/mountaineering/abseiling surfing/kiteboarding 1C 2D 3B 4C 5B 6D GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 35 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key white-water rafting/kayaking/canoeing camping/trekking mouth-watering ear-splitting kind-hearted far-reaching Studentsʼ own answers blue-eyed, dark-skinned, long-haired, openminded, right-handed, round-faced, shorttempered e 2g h 4a b 6d 7c f Studentsʼ own answers 6 Jenny enjoyed going to musicals and the London Dungeon She didnʼt like the Tube at rush hour Peter enjoyed making new friends and the activities, including scuba diving He didnʼt like abseiling Florence enjoyed going to the seaside and going bowling She didnʼt like going to the zoo choice impressive sensitive sweaty properly reactions scary afterwards Studentsʼ own answers Grammar (SB page 143) 1 Someone/Somebody anything no one/ nobody nothing everywhere something Grammar (SB page 141) 1 have postponed must canʼt may must whoever Wherever whatever whenever whenever wherever whatever whoever Studentsʼ own answers 3 canʼt have won must have put must be feeling canʼt be may/might/could/canʼt have run out Studentsʼ own answers how there enough for everything someone/somebody whenever/if Whoever have may/could/might be have may/could/might must be be 5 Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Use of English (SB page 142) Listening (SB page 144) 1 Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers 2 All the forms of transport are mentioned except the ferry and the train Studentsʼ own answers 3 beautiful, cloudy, colourful, delightful, dreadful, faulty, guilty, messy, peaceful, scary, smelly, stuffy, thoughtful A situation 2: cable car over shanty towns B situation 1: traffic jams in the city C situation 3: airport delays cold-blooded old-fashioned GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 36 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key 4 A (I told Dad he should have used the by-pass, my mum was driving) C (It can take people many hours/can transport people quickly) B (engine problems) C (I know what you mean, I feel exactly the same) B (from Paris to London in five days) A (see my work in print) B (thatʼs part of the experience) C (weird things that have been found in the carriages) The first introduction is the best choice because it contains suspense and makes the reader want to continue the story to find out what happens (The second is off the point and the third has too many basic, short, unconnected sentences, and is quite boring.) para 1: introduction (how the writer came to be on the expedition, a hint of what is to come) para 2: the start of the experience, a description of the place para 3: friends and events during the first week para 4: the trek into the mountains, how the problems unfolded The ending of the story is missing setting caught takes take pointed envy 6 Studentsʼ own answers stunning, spectacular, awesome As soon as I saw … , If Iʼd realised … , It started really well We were driven to … , etc It was just awesome We were utterly lost! See below (Exercise 8) ʻItʼs OK,ʼ I said ʻI know where we are Itʼs this way.ʼ As soon as, however, Although Then, On the second week, But Speaking (SB page 145) Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers past simple, e.g It started really well (one finished, past event) past continuous, e.g We were doing really well – until the fog came down! (an action in progress interrupted by another action/situation) past perfect, e.g Although none of my classmates had come on the trip, I was never stuck for friends (an action that took place before another) Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Writing (SB page 146–147) Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers 1B 2B 3B GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 set out, was burning (had) left, wasnʼt walked, became sat, argued had gone down, came out, had gone 10 As well as losing our map, we lost our compass The trip looked exciting, so I signed up for it I wanted to go home because I got homesick Dad unpacked the camping stuff while the rest of us went and explored Although it was freezing, we insisted on going swimming PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 37 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key 11 12 In the beginning, I thought our holiday would go really well My sisterʼs friend was coming with us, so there were six of us altogether My mum packed a picnic, which looked delicious Meanwhile, my dad, who was remarkably cheerful, filled the car up with petrol Then it was time to set off Unfortunately, we got stuck in traffic jams on the way, which delayed us a lot In the end, we decided to stay the night at a hotel and continue our journey the next day Next morning, the traffic was better ʻAt last,ʼ my dad sighed We set off again When we finally got to the campsite, though, it was pouring with rain All in all, it had been a nightmare start to our holiday Studentsʼ own answers Model answer When Sam finally caught up with the rest of the group, she threw down her rucksack and stared about her She was slower than the others so she was the last to reach the top of the hill The view was spectacular You could see all the way across the valley to the distant town of Ladycross But her friends werenʼt looking at the view They were looking at a small furry shape on a ledge about three metres below them It was a tiny dog and it was stuck ʻIʼll get it!ʼ said Sam and she climbed down to the dog It was shaking with fright and cold Sam wrapped it in her jacket and climbed back up ʻThat was dangerous,ʼ said her friend, Kelly But Sam didnʼt care She loved dogs The little dogʼs leg was bleeding, so Sam cleaned it with something from her first aid kit The dog wagged its tail and licked her face Suddenly, they heard a shout and an old lady was walking towards them ʻYouʼve found Tammy! Thank you so much!ʼ Sam gave the little dog to its owner and the group set off again They still had a long way to go, but now Sam felt full of energy as she led them down the hill Sequencing words: In the beginning, Meanwhile, Then, In the end, though All in all, Switch on (SB page 148) A 1T F (She definitely wants to go back to school.) T F (She turned sixteen during the trip.) T (cockroaches) T Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Revision (SB page 149) 1 it must be off the beaten track there anything else canʼt think straight canʼt have been easy wrap children in cotton wool Whenever nowhere someone anyone whoever nothing GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 38 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer key sun cream (the others are used for swimming) tent (the others are used for surfing) life jacket (the others are used when camping) paddle (the others are used for climbing) smelly winding scenic far-reaching surroundings stunning historic delightful destination earplugs ordeal ruins snorkel expedition open-minded old-fashioned cold-blooded heart-stopping short-tempered red-haired GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 39 ... sparring Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers Studentsʼ own answers GOLD EXPERIENCE B2 PHOTO C OPIABLE © 2014 Pearson Education Ltd 12 Gold Experience B2 Studentsʼ Book answer. .. 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