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Unit 2
Reading

Exercise 1
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New Beginnings
This book explores one of historys biggest economic transformations of the past 100 years. The writer explains whats really happening in Asia today, and looks at how people are making money, from selling goods in the streets to creating big finance companies.

Guide to Europe
Read about the best and most economical places to stay in Europe and which ones to avoid. Find out the best ways to discover the history and culture of each country you visit and where the best places to eat are. A must-read for anyone interested in travelling.

Lost Cultures
There are thousands of known languages in the world and around half are in danger of disappearing. In fact, many have already been lost. This book looks at why some modern languages are more popular than others and how disappearing languages affect people and their culture. A fascinating read for anyone interested in the subject.

A Language in Three Months

All the books in this series are inexpensive and easy to use with logical, clear exercises and full reference lists at the back. Books come with accompanying CD and suggestions for further online practice. Choose from a wide range of languages from Spanish to Japanese.

A Bright World
Full of beautiful illustrations and tips on how to identify wild flowers in mountainous areas, from the French Alps to the Himalayas. The author talks about the history of plants, saying why they are endangered and how conservationists are working to save them. An invaluable guide for anybody to take with them on a countryside holiday.

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1 Elsa is studying French and Spanish at university and wants to read about their history. Shes also keen on finding out about world issues. A

E 2 Josie is planning to do a business course at college and would like to do some background reading before she starts. Shes particularly interested in how modern world economics has developed.

3 Marc is an active person who likes travelling and is keen on nature. Hes taken a couple of courses on nature and wants to read more about it. A

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Grammar 1 Adverbs of frequency

Rewrite sentences 16 in the boxes below, making sure the adverbs of frequency are in the correct place. 1 ever for am I late hardly school.
I am hardly ev

I am hardly ever late for school.

2 Fridays French we study on always.

We alw ays st

We always study French on Fridays.

3 each test our gives a teacher us usually week.

Our teacher u

Our teacher usually gives us a test each week.

4 regularly until sister my midnight studies.

My sister regu

My sister regularly studies until midnight.

5 bored are in these class children often.

These children

These children are often bored in class.

6 an have I in got never 100% exam.

I have never g

I have never got 100% in an exam.

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True / False
You will hear a conversation between a girl, Sara, and a boy, Joseph, about studying for exams. Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. Play the conversation twice. Audio script Joseph: Weve got exams soon! Sara: Yes, I know. Dont remind me. Joseph: Have you done much revision? Sara: Well, Ive been studying every day for two weeks now. Joseph: Youve got nothing to worry about then! I only started last week. Sara: Yes, but how many hours do you do every day? Joseph: Four or five. Sara: Thats really good! I only do two. Joseph: I think you should probably be doing more than that at this stage. Sara: Yes, youre right I know, but I just find it so boring and I get so tired. Joseph: You dont have to do all your revision at once. You could do a couple of hours in the morning and then do the rest later in the day. Some of my other friends do it that way. Personally, I prefer to do it all in the evenings, but that doesnt suit everyone. Sara: Good idea. Anyway, this time next month, the exams will be over. Joseph: Yeah and then we can celebrate. Shall we organise a party? Sara: Its a good idea, but my flats a bit too small for a party. Im not sure my flatmates would agree to having it there. Joseph: Well, we could have it at my place if you like. Its bigger and my flatmates wont mind. Sara: All right then. So, when shall we have it? Joseph: How about on Friday 25th? Sara: But thats the very last day of the exams. I think the Saturday would be better give us time to recover. Joseph: But some people might go away then or have other plans. I think Fridays better. Sara: Yes, youre probably right. Joseph: Well talk about food and music nearer the time I have to go and revise now! 1 At first, Joseph thinks Sara is doing enough revision. Correct Incorrect 2 Sara agrees that she needs to work harder. Correct Incorrect 3 Joseph usually studies in the mornings and in the evenings. Correct Incorrect 4 Sara is keen on having a party at her home.

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Correct Incorrect 5 They agree to have the party on the day after the exams. Correct Incorrect

Vocabulary
make, do, have, take
Choose the verb which goes with the words and phrases in 16

1 2 3 4 5 6

do

an exercise a good time a long time a tablet up your mind the washing-up

have

take

take

make

do

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Grammar 2
The present simple and present continuous
Read the text about The Palace School. Then, in boxes 110, type the present simple or present continuous form of the verbs in brackets.

1 (you / think) of learning a completely new skill? Then come to The Palace School! We 2 (offer) a range of exciting and original courses in performing arts, and one of our most experienced teachers3 (start) a new course called Circus Class. Learn to juggle and balance, or put on a red nose and act like a clown! All our instructors 4
are have is starting offer

Are you thinkin

(be) talented and (have)

successful performers and 5 recognized teaching certificates. Lessons usually6 and 7

last

(last) 90 minutes (take) place once a week. We

take organize

also 8 (organize) at least one performance every term at the local theatre. Our students often 9 (go) out on social events as well, and there are opportunities to take exams in many subjects. We 10 (create) our new timetable at the moment, so please phone or look on our website for more details.
are creating go

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