E1 students book unit 3

Unit FASTER & CHEAPER A GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY Vocabulary – Transport Grammar – Comparative adjectives Label the pictures with words from Work in pairs Choose the correct words to the box complete the transport facts The airport in Atlanta, USA is busier/ quieter coach helicopter tram than the airport in Beijing, China scooter motorbike taxi An Airbus 380 passenger plane is smaller/bigger than a Boeing 777 Australia is nearer to/ father from the USA than England A Ferrari is cheaper/ more expensive than a Rolls Royce An electric car is quieter/ noisier than a petrol car Exam candidates often make mistakes with comparative adjectives Correct the mistakes in these sentences The bus is cheapper than the train (cheaper) The countryside is beautifuller than the town centre because there are a lot of cars and buses in the town It‟s beeter to travel by car around my city My house is more far from the city centre than my friend‟s house Come to my house by bus It is more easy than the car Complete the text with the comparative form of the adjectives in brackets You can travel/ go/ be in a taxi, car, and helicopter You can travel/ go/ be on a coach, motorbike, plane, and scooter Make a list of more vehicles Then match them with these verbs drive fly ride I never take the bus because buses are (1) slower than any other transport in my town Even walking is (2)………(fast) than taking the bus! I love travelling by train but the train is (3) ………(expensive) than the bus We‟ve got a new train station in our town It‟s (4) ………(big) than the bus station and it‟s (5) ………(modern) than our airport I often ride my bike because it‟s (6) ………(cheap) and (7) ………(healthy) but when I‟m late or when it rains, my mum drives me because the car (8) ………(quick) and (9) ………(dry) than the bike 17 B LISTENING Part B A C Look at the picture Natalie meets her friends at the cinema yesterday Ask and answer questions about how they got there How did A get to the cinema? She went there by bike She didn‟t go on foot Track 08 Listen to Natalie talking to her mum about her friends How did they get to the cinema? Choose the correct answer Sandra A She went by bus B She went on foot Dina A She walked B She borrowed her brother‟s bike Marie A She took the bus B She cycled EXAM TASK Look at the answers to Exercise and write the correct names (Sandra, Dina or Maria) in the spaces (A-C) in Exercise Track 09 Listen to Teresa talking about a trip to the US For each question, choose the right answer (A,B or C) How long did Teresa spend in the US? A three weeks B four weeks C six weeks How did Teresa travel around while she was on holiday? A by bus B by train C by car Teresa‟s parents thought Disneyland was too…… A crowded B expensive C big What did Teresa at the Grand Canyon? A went for a walk B took a ride in a helicopter C went on a plane Teresa and her family did not visit A Los Angeles B Las Vegas C Phoenix What did Teresa‟s mother enjoy most in San Francisco? A the bridge B the food C the zoo 18 C READING Part 3b Vocabulary – Directions Track 10 Listen to three people Look at the map and complete the asking for directions Which places are sentences with these words they looking for? Draw lines on the map from the people to the places they want to behind between in front of go to next to opposite The skatepark is ………… the swimming pool and the river The library is………… the bank The bus stop is ………… the cinema The bank is ………… the hotel The police station is ………… the museum Match the directions to the pictures Turn left at the traffic lights Turn right at the crossroads Go straight on at the roundabout Take the second turning on the right Go over the bridge Go past the library 19 Work in pairs Read the first part of the conversation and discuss what you think Sam says next Do not write anything for now Nick: Where shall we meet later? Sam: Let‟s meet at Matt‟s Sports Shop Nick: Where‟s that? Sam: ……………… Read three possible answers and choose the best one for Sam in Exercise A How about at 5.00 p.m.? B It‟s on the corner of Henson Square, opposite the museum C It‟s bigger than the department store Read the next part of the conversation Are all three responses (A-C) possible? Nick: Oh, yes I know that shop My brother bought his trainers there Sam: ……………… A Really? My sister got her trainers in the market because they were cheaper there B What time shall we meet? C OK I‟ll see you there Bye! Now read Nick’s answer Which is the only correct answer (A-C)? Nick: Oh, yes I know that shop My brother bought his trainers there Sam: ……………… Nick: How about at 4.00 p.m.? Exam tip Remember to read what the person says both before and after the space EXAM TASK Complete the telephone conversation between two friends What does Jack say to Amy? For questions 1-5, choose the correct letter A-H Amy Hi, Jack How are you? Jack …D… Amy Fine Lizzie‟s having a party tonight Would you like to go? Jack ………… Amy Very near the park Let‟s go by train, it‟s better than the bus Jack ………… Amy Good idea! How about at 6.00 p.m? Jack 3.………… Amy Because I want to buy Lizzie a present on the way Jack .………… Amy Yes! She was fourteen yesterday Jack .………… Amy Don‟t be late Jack! A B C D E F G H OK, but why so early? Yes, I‟d love to Where does she live? Why did you buy her a T-shirt? Not bad, thanks And you? Really? She‟s older than me Anyway, see you at 6.00 p.m All right! Shall we meet at the station? Because the train is slower than the bus Oh! Is it her birthday? 20 D WRITING Part Grammar –Superlative adjectives Look at the photo What you think it is and where is it? Now read the text and check your ideas The oldest museum theme park in the world was Bakken in Denmark It opened in 1583! It had simple rides and also dancing and fireworks The largest amusement park in the world today is probably Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, USA It has four theme parks and two water parks One of these is the most popular theme park in the world, with 17 million visitors a year Complete the sentences with one word This is the … amazing city in the world This bridge is shorter…… the one in my town They …… walking across the bridge right now My sister did …… find any clothes at the market You have …… turn right at the traffic light Underline the superlative There …… a lot of cars in town yesterday adjectives in the text above Complete the facts with the EXAM TASK superlative form of the adjectives in Complete the email brackets Write ONE word for each space The longest (long) bridge in the From: Yoko world is in China It‟s a railway bridge To: Mark and it‟s 164 km long …………… (long) road bridge is Hi Mark, also in China and it‟s over 42 km ………… (big) roundabout in the I am now (0) in Brazil with my family It is world is in Trinidad and Tobago If sunnier and hotter (1) …… our city! We stayed you drive around the roundabout, you in a hotel in Rio de Janeiro (2) …… two nights, drive 3.5 km and then we (3) …… to the rain forest It was As for traffic lights, …………… darker (4) …… the city and quite frightening! (old) traffic light is in the Small Town But the Amazon river is fantastic, and we‟ve Museum in Ohio, USA seen lots of amazing animals I wasn‟t as scared Honululu in Hawaii has some of as I expected (5) …… we‟ve got a nice guide …………… (bad) traffic jams in the He is the (6) …… experienced guide I‟ve ever world Drivers spend about 58 hours a known The people here are friendly and helpful year waiting in traffic there! What I like (7) …… is its wonderful street food It is much (8) …… than food in our city, (9) Exam tip …… we didn‟t have to spend much on it Think of words that usually go together in I love Brazil I don‟t (10) …… to come home certain sentences, e.g It’s more crowded than the market; or It’s the Write back soon! most famous theme park in the world 21 E SPEAKING Part Work in pairs Look at the information below about a helicopter tour in Sydney, Australia Would you like to go on this tour? Why? Why not? HELICOPTER TOUR Sydney, Australia Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and more from the air! Only $99 per person Call or text 456772 Write complete questions about the helicopter tour where? Where is the helicopter tour? price? everyday? what/ see? more information/ Track 11 Listen to Marco and Lucia asking and answering the questions about the helicopter tour Check your questions in Exercise Listen again How does Marco ask questions 2,3 and in a different way? 2.…….Is it expensive? …………………………… …………………………… Exam tip If you don’t understand your partner’s question, you can say Sorry? or Can you repeat that? Your partner may say the same question in a different way EXAM TASK Student A, answer Student B’s questions about the holiday centre Student B, answer Student A’s questions about the cinema Student B, your questions Holiday Centre  where ?  what / do?  price / adults?  open /all year?  place / eat? Student A, your questions Cinema  what /see ?  cinema / open?  eat?  what / address?  student ticket/£? 22 REVISION 1: UNITS 1-3 Reading Part Read the sentences about playing a sport Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space For questions 1-5, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet Example: Emma won her first …… when she was sixteen years old A track B champion C race Example: She often feels …… before a competition A dangerous B sports-mad C nervous Once Emma …… into another contestant because she was too close A overtook B crashed C visualized Emma goes to the …… to train for the bike race A court B pitch C track Emma has to …… the other contestants to win the race A overtake B fall C dive When Emma came second, she got a …… medal A bronze B silver C gold Part 3b Complete the conversation between two friends What does Hannah say to Jake? Choose the correct letter A-H There are two answers you don’t need Cyndi: Hi Hannah You look great Where did you get your new clothes from? 0…C… Luke: Cyndi: No, I haven‟t had time yet Is it good? A Yes, it‟s fantastic but I didn‟t spend all day shopping There Luke: ……… are lots of things to there Cyndi Oh, I thought it was just shops B Shall we phone Laura and Kate? Luke: ……… They like shopping too Cyndi: That sounds so cool Did you see C I went to that new shopping mall anybody from school there? outside town Have you been Luke: ……… there yet? D Of course you can We‟ll have a Cyndi: Is there a cinema too? great time Luke: ……… E Yes, he has He went there two Cyndi: I‟d love to Can I bring my cousin? weeks ago He‟s coming to visit me F Yes, we saw Matt and Adam Luke: ……… They were going to watch a film Cyndi: Good, I can‟t wait G Yes, there is, and they‟re showing that new film in 3D Shall we go next weekend? H Not at all First we went iceskating Then we went bowling It was great fun 23 Part Read the magazine article Are sentences 1-7 “Right” (A) or “Wrong” (B)? If there is not enough information to answer “Right” (A) or “Wrong” (B), choose “Doesn’t say” (C) For questions 1-7, mark A, B, C on your answer sheet Ben was in a karate competition at his school A Right B Wrong C Doesn‟t say Ben doesn‟t like flying A Right B Wrong C Doesn‟t say Ben enjoyed talking to the other students A Right B Wrong C Doesn‟t say Nicole only travels with her friends A Right B Wrong C Doesn‟t say Nicole and her friend liked the music at the festival A Right B Wrong C Doesn‟t say Nicole enjoyed the food at the festival A Right B Wrong C Doesn‟t say James thought his holiday was interesting A Right B Wrong C Doesn‟t say James prefers sitting on a beach A Right B Wrong C Doesn‟t say Writing Part Complete the email Write ONE word for each space For questions 1-10, write the words on your answer sheet Am Example Hi Gabriella, I (0)………… having fun with my family at a festival (1)…………Wales It’s called The Green Man Festival and it’s in the middle (2)…………beautiful mountains There’s music, art, films and fantastic food It’s like being at an outdoor feast every day This year, the weather (3)…………great and today the sun is (4)………… I’m(5)………… in a tent with my friend My parents are in a bigger tent (6)…………to us There’s a big stage and every evening we watch different acts Opposite the stage there’s another tent (7) ………… you can (8) ………… different activities every day This afternoon we (9) ………… doing a break dance class I (10)………… dance well but I hope to get better Write to you later, Heidi9 Part 24 You have seen this notice in your school You want to help with the concert Write a note to Nick and answer the questions Write 25-35 words Write the notes on your answer sheet Listening Part Track 12 You will hear five short conversations You will hear each conversation twice For question 1-5, put a tick under the right answer Which train is leaving next? How will the girl get to the cinema? Where is Kate’s boat now? How will the woman get to work today? 25 Where is the nearest petrol station? Part Track 13 Listen to Liz telling her father about the things she bought Choose the right answer (A, B or C) When did Liz go to the shopping centre? A today B yesterday C on Tuesday What did Liz buy for the baby? A a ball B a book C a toy animal What sort of CD did Liz choose? A pop music B dance music C rock music What clothes did Liz get? A some jeans B a sweater C a T-shirt At lunchtime, Liz and Sally A had a picnic B ate in a snack bar C went to a coffee shop Liz bought Dad‟s magazine A.in the B at a newsagent‟s C in a bookshop department store Part Track 14 You will hear some information about a tour to London Listen and complete each question Notes about tomorrow Breakfast at: Journey to London Eye: Price of lunch at Covest Garden: Science Museum – name of film: Have dinner at the: (0) 8.00 a.m take (1) ……………… (2) £ …………………… Deep (3) ……………… (4) …………………… See Grease at the theatre Speaking (5)……………………… theatre 26 Part What kinds of clothes you like? Where you often buy your clothes? Who you often go shopping with? Tell about one of the clothing items that you last bought Part Student A, answer student B’s questions about the football lessons Student B, answer student A’s questions about the running race Student B – your questions       days? whom? time? fee/ a lesson? wear? where Student A – your questions       Time? How far? Where/ start? Where/ finish? How much/ first price? Contact? 27 ... drive around the roundabout, you in a hotel in Rio de Janeiro (2) …… two nights, drive 3. 5 km and then we (3) …… to the rain forest It was As for traffic lights, …………… darker (4) …… the city and... there is, and they‟re showing that new film in 3D Shall we go next weekend? H Not at all First we went iceskating Then we went bowling It was great fun 23 Part Read the magazine article Are sentences... check your ideas The oldest museum theme park in the world was Bakken in Denmark It opened in 15 83! It had simple rides and also dancing and fireworks The largest amusement park in the world today