6

Be a Sport!

FOOTBALLDREAMS

Its Billys first game in the

league. He goes out onto the
1
pitch and lines up with his team.

A member of his team 2passes

him the ball but a player from
the 3opposing team 4tackles him.

a. the team you are competing aga

inst
b. kick to another player

Vocabulary

Billy moves forward.

He is going to 5strike.

Billy has 6scored his first goal! The

crowd is cheering and theres a
7
playback of the goal on the big scre
en.

c. a recording that you can watch

again
d. try and take the ball from anothe
r player

e. get a point in a game

f. sports field
g. kick the ball

Before You Read

1 Read the comic strip. Then match the words

in colour to their meanings (a-g).

2 What do the words in colour mean? Circle.

1. You need to obtain permission from your head

teacher to leave school early. (give / get)

2. The singer has repeatedly refused to give interviews.

(rarely / again and again)

3. In most board games, we throw the dice to

determine who goes first. (decide / discuss)

3 
Match sentences 1-4 to the
inventions they describe (a-d).

Great sporting
inventions
1

4. For the safety of the hotel guests, smoke detectors

have been installed in all rooms. (removed / placed)

This used to be open only at the top and

players had to take the ball out after each
shot. Then someone had the ingenious
idea of making a hole at the bottom too!

5. Everyone thought Katy was a brilliant student until it

became apparent that she had been cheating.
(clear / doubtful)

A kick in the head prompted a player

to develop this.

In the past, this only showed the score

but now it measures time and
calculates statistics too.

Players wear this to keep the sun out of

their eyes and make the action on the
field more visible.

6. Researchers analysed the data they collected

from their questionnaires. (aims / information)

7. She wore dark glasses to conceal the fact that

she had been crying. (hide / show)

8. Sara couldnt think of a gift for her mums birthday but

then she had a brainwave. (good idea / headache)

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Reading

Vocabulary

You are going to read an article about how technology is used in sport. Six sentences have been removed from the article.
Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (1-6). There is one extra sentence you do not need to use.

words from the text: collocations Complete a

coachs tips for succeeding in sport. Use the words
below. One word is used twice.

about out ahead chance down edge

1. Never give up learning from failure is often the first

step to getting
.

The Science of Winning

Our reporter asked football manager Brian Bates
about how technology helps him in his work.
For football manager Brian Bates, the top priority is to get
the best out of his team. I need to know every detail of each
team members performance, he says, from how long he
holds the ball to the speed of his kick. This may sound
impossible but, as I found out from Brian, with the right
technology, it can be done.
Brian gave an example of the way sports clubs have used
technology to get ahead. In 2003, Manchester United paid
12.24 million to sign a teenager called Cristiano Ronaldo.
Although the Portuguese youngster had great talent, the
team manager sensed a problem, so he used a sophisticated
computer and video system to examine
Ronaldos performance. 1
As
soon as the error was brought to
light, Brian explained, Ronaldo
started scoring repeatedly and
became one of Uniteds best
players ever.
Brian also uses this state-ofthe-art technology to examine
his players performance. He
pointed at several video cameras
installed around the stadium. 2
Every time a player runs, passes,
tackles and strikes throughout a
90-minute game, the play is captured
by this equipment. Nothing is missed.
Whereas television cameras tend to
focus only on one-eighth of the
whole pitch, these cameras
provide a 360 view of the
field.
33

Ronaldo playing
for Manchester
United

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The information
recorded on camera is
analysed and calculated
so that a coach can find
out exactly how far

and how quickly each team member ran. I use all this data
to prepare the feedback session for the team, said Brian. I
show them statistics and figures from the game and we
watch the playback on a big screen. Then we discuss what
needs to be improved. 3
Brian points out that when
the players analyse their own performance in this way, it
makes them think hard about how to approach the next
game and the opposing team. It also helps the coaches
determine their strategy for the following weeks training
programme.
This performance analysis tool tells Brian how effective each
player is by making their strengths and weaknesses more
This system has been responsible for ending
visible. 4
quite a few careers, Brian admitted. I had one player, a
defender, who used to stay out late at night before a game.
He would try and conceal his fatigue because he didnt want
to be left out of the game the next day. He tried to play as
usual, but he didnt stand a chance. His reaction time had
slowed down considerably. This player was putting himself
before the team you cant win with players like that.
In the late 1990s two young businessmen had a brainwave
which led to the particular system Brian uses today. The
businessmen had improved facilities at one club by designing
massage chairs which players would sit in after training.
While they were relaxing, they would chat and read
This ingenious idea prompted the
newspapers. 5
businessmen to set about developing a performance analysis
tool. Improved technology and advice from football coaches
like Brian have helped create the sophisticated and efficient
system they use today.
I remember when game strategy was planned out on a
Clubs are
blackboard with chalk, Brian laughed. 6
prepared to spend a lot of money obtaining this kind of
technology to help coaches develop new talent and get
ahead of the opposition, he explained. It gives you an edge
over your competition and believe me, in our job, we need
all the help we can get.

 e always tells his players that the work they have

H
to do is not just on the pitch; its also in their
heads.

 hey identify the players and record their

T
movements every tenth of a second.

2. Encourage your fellow team members by pointing

their strengths.

I t is claimed that without them, many football

careers would never have taken off.

3. No team member should be left

everyone is important.

 his is bad news for team members who arent

T
pulling their weight.

4. Play with confidence! Otherwise you dont stand a

of winning.

 hat became apparent was that he was holding on

W
to the ball for a second too long before passing or
striking.

discovering your own limits.

5. Set
Then you can overcome them.

6. Look for ways to get an

competitors. Then dont slow
you do!

 ut football has moved on since then and today

B
these performance systems are used worldwide.

 omeone commented that if the players had videos

S
of the matches, the relaxation time could be better
spent watching and learning from them.

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Real Info
Thanks to sports science,
designers can analyse highspeed videos of top runners
in action and create the best
sports shoes possible.

over the other

when

2 
Word building

Complete the chart. Then complete

the sentences using words from the chart.
verb

noun

adjective

equip

equipped

oppose

/ opponent

weaken

Zoom In: Identifying subject and verb

When a sentence is long or difficult, identifying the subject
and verb can help you understand it. For example, look at
the subject and verb (in bold) in the sentence in lines
33-35. Note recorded is not the verb. The information
(which is recorded on camera) is analysed and
calculated. Can you find the subject and verb in
the sentence in line 65?

unit

defend

weak
visibility

(in)

defence /

defensive

identity / identification

identifiable

sophistication
relaxed / relaxing
from my house.

1. The stadium is clearly

2. Katie took selfbeing bullied at school.

; there are machines

3. This gym is very well
for weightlifting, running and rowing.

4. Dan has been working hard recently; he needs some rest

.
and

5. Emma could be the club leader if she didnt have such a

.
bad temper. Thats her only

6. Sam has a recording studio with highly

equipment.

7. Online games are fun because you can play by yourself or

.
against an

8. This artists style is clearly

recognize his paintings anywhere.

classes because she was

. I would

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unit

Complete. Use the words below.

6 
Idioms: sport

coaches figure facilities sessions priority repeatedly efficient take off apparent responsible

Circle the correct word to complete the idiom. Then match the
idiom to its meaning.

Barcas football academy

What do Lionel Messi and Gerard Piqu have in common? They both
studied at La Masia, Barcelonas youth football academy. To anyone
watching one of the matches or practice (1)
at the
academy, it soon becomes (2)
that these students are
special. La Masia is (3)
for producing world-class
footballers and has been described as a highly (4)
factory. Students benefit from the high-tech (5)
and
the expert training by experienced (6)
. After a few years
at the football academy, the careers of some of the present students will
and they may also earn eight- (8)
(7)
salaries. Meanwhile though, like all kids, they are expected to take their
studies as seriously as football. They are (9)
told that
success at school should be their top (10)
. Success
on the pitch comes second.

4 
Word pairs

Match to form expressions. Then

use the expressions to complete the sentences.
strengths

and sound

back

or tails

sooner

and tired

sick

and weaknesses

now

or later

heads

and wide

far

and again

safe

and forth

.
between our old and

.
?

, the teacher will realize you didnt do your own work.

to hear the band play.

7. People came from

, I go and

8. I usually watch tennis on TV but every

see a match.

2. The referee awards a

3. Edward was disappointed when the football game ended in

. defeat / tie

4. Sandra is playing in a tennis

tournament / court

5. If a swimmer wants to

qualify / represent

6. As the two leading

to watch. spectators / athletes

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strengths and weaknesses

5. Lets toss a coin to decide who goes first;

1. John was in the

until the final

, when another runner overtook him. lap / lead

point to the opposing team when a player commits a

soon, so shes on the

for the Olympics and

b. start

3. Hed better start losing / pulling his weight or hell be

out of a job.

4. It doesnt matter if you win or not; just give it your best
punch / shot.

c. unable to cope

5. She is out of her field / depth in that new job of hers.

6. Sometimes its better to just run / jump in at the deep end.

f. working as hard as everyone else

Gerunds (verb -ing)

of telling Harry to put his dirty dishes in the sink.

SPORT VOCABULARY Complete. Use the words given.

2. We are on target / goal with the project.

Gerunds and Infinitives; be / get used to

3. Dont worry! The children are

d. try something difficult when you

are not fully prepared
e. working according to plan

Grammar

2. On the day we moved, I drove

new homes.

a. do the best you can

1. This test is designed to reveal your

6.

Can you guess which sport each

of these idioms comes from?
Check your answers on page 148.

1. The celebrations will push / kick off with a beach party.

talented in sport
Do you think that children who are
train? Why? / Why not?
should be sent to special schools to

4. Im

Over 2 U

Over 2 U

. foul / penalty

for his favourite team. He was hoping at least for a

practising every free moment.
his country, he must train hard.

approached the finishing line, neck and neck, all the

rose from their seats

as the subject or object of a sentence

Boxing can be dangerous.
My favourite sport is swimming.
after prepositions
You can lose weight by exercising regularly.
after certain verbs and expressions
I avoid eating late at night.
Its no use arguing with him.
after go to talk about activities
Lets go bowling after school.

Infinitives (to + verb)

after certain verbs or verb + object
We managed to raise a lot of money for charity.
Don hired a new secretary to work part-time.
after certain adjectives
Im so glad to see you.
after superlatives and the first / second / next /
last / only
The first one to reach the finish line wins.

be / get used to + gerund / noun

I am used to wearing a helmet when I go cycling.
(be accustomed to)
We soon got used to the food at college.
(become accustomed to)

1 Complete. Use gerunds

and infinitives.

Champion Profile
Chris Froome, cyclist

Chris Froome became famous in 2013 after (1)

(win) the Tour
de France the most difficult race in the world of cycling. Froome is the only
African-born cyclist ever (2)
(achieve) this honour.
(ride) a bike from a young age gave Chris a sense of
(3)
confidence and independence. He remembers (4)
(cycle) on
rocky paths in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya when he was a child. At age 14,
Froome moved to South Africa, where he first started (5)
(participate) in road races, but he didnt turn professional until he was 22. It was
not easy for him (6)
(break into) European professional
cycling. He had to get used to (7)
(deal with) different physical
conditions, but he succeeded in (8)
(overcome) these
challenges. Chris Froomes long-term dream is to promote cycling on the African
continent.

Notes
1. Verbs like begin, continue, hate, intend, love, prefer
and start can be followed by either a gerund or an
infinitive, with no change in meaning.
2. With verbs like forget, remember, regret and stop,
there is a change in meaning.
He stopped playing football when he hurt his leg.
He stopped to play football on his way home from
school.

Grammar Appendix, page 156.

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unit

Use between two and five words, including the word given.

unusual holiday activity. Use the words below.

so / such
so + adjective / adverb (+ that)
Sitting by the sea is so relaxing.
He ate so slowly that it took him a long time to finish his meal.
so + many / much / few / little (+ noun)
Theyve won so few games, yet they have so many fans.
Many singers earn so much money while musicians earn so little.
such (+ adjective) + noun (that)
Its rare to see such talent.
It had been such a tiring day that we went to bed at 9 oclock.

too + adjective / adverb (+ infinitive)

The rules are far too complicated to learn in one day.
adjective / adverb + enough (+ infinitive)
She acted well enough to be chosen for the play.
enough + noun (+ infinitive)
I dont have enough time to take on another project.

Expressions with too

Sandy failed her test. Oh, thats too bad! (to say youre
sorry about the situation)
Its too good to be true. (to show you have doubts about
a situation)
He gave us some help but it was too little, too late.
(to show the solution to the problem was late and not enough)
Grammar Appendix, page 157.

B2Excatm
Pra ice

so such many much few little too enough

2. Rick had great talent and became a champion sportsman. so

3. If we were older, we could vote in the election. enough

Hang-Gliding

4. At work, no one ever hands in a report before Claire. first

Hang-gliding is (1)
fun! I had no idea there were
so (2)
different ways of getting off the ground.
I jumped from a cliff! I was afraid that I wouldnt have
(3)
strength to control the glider but I soon
realized its balance that counts. I was also worried about safety,
but the strap that attaches you to the glider is (4)
strong that it can hold over 10 times your weight. There are so
(5)
accidents that hang-gliding is considered
safer than driving a car. The best thing about it is that you dont
need too (6)
training. In fact, it takes so
(7)
time to
master the skill that nobody
Over 2 U
spends (8)
Do you think hang-gliding
long learning how to do it!
looks like fun? How would
you feel about trying it?

6. Larry lost the game but at least he

.
a. was out of his depth c. gave it his best shot
b. stood a chance
d. jumped at the chance

.
7. Were having some new lights
a. installed
c. determined
b. obtained
d. transformed

without a car.
3. It took some time, but Jack finally
a. had been used to living c. used to live
b. was used to living
d. got used to living

8. After my hike, I was happy to get home safe and

a. relaxed
c. sound
b. soon
d. well

a bus so we got a taxi.

4. It was
a. too late for catching c. late enough to catch
b. too late to catch
d. so late to catch

his weight.
9. Gary was fired because he wasnt
a. lifting
c. spreading
b. holding
d. pulling

regularly.
5. You should take care of your teeth; its important
a. to have to check them c. having to check them
b. to have them checked d. having them checked

this month.
10. Our companys sales are right on
a. target
c. mark
b. goal
d. score

1. The man denied

a. stealing
b. to steal

the money.
c. has stolen
d. stolen

2. I wish you wouldnt say

a. such
b. too

awful things.
c. so
d. that

5. The teacher wants to let everyone take part in the school play. left

The teacher doesnt want anyone

6. I dont usually stay up this late. used

the school play.

up this late.

Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

WHAT IS Sports PsychologY?

Have you ever heard of sports psychology? Sports psychologists help athletes get
in their careers. They teach them mental techniques, such as better
(1)
concentration and control, in order to improve their performance. The positive
apparent in recent years.
effects of sports psychology have only (2)
Charlie Brown is a sports psychologist who works with (3)
US athletes. When
about identifying their weak points. It
he meets a new client, he first (4)
might be that they get angry or aggressive if a game isnt going well, or maybe
. One technique Brown recommends is visualization.
they cant deal with (5)
a goal, he will find it
If a footballer can imagine himself successfully (6)
easier to do so during a game. Charlie also teaches athletes to say phrases like
, in order to help them concentrate on
smooth jump or quick feet (7)
what they want.
Two of Charlies clients have won Olympic gold medals since training
with him. They are world-class athletes, but it could well be that
for their great achievements.
Charlie is also partly (8)
1.
A ahead

2.
A turned

a report.

At work, Claire is always

RATING

vote in the election.

We are

that he became a champion sportsman.

Rick

VOCABULARY

GRAMMAR

during the first part of the race.

Jenny was

1 Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.

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1. Jenny was winning during the first part of the race. lead

too / enough

Real h
Englis

2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given.

2 
Complete the review from a travel site about an

so / such, too / enough

3.
A high

4.
A looks

5.
A defeat

6.
A throwing

7.
A adequately

8.
A loyal

B forward

B got

B top

B sets

B weakness

B passing

B particularly

B responsible

C above

C come

C peak

C brings

C penalty

C scoring

C initially

C faithful

D beyond

D become

D best

D comes

D opposition

D tackling

D repeatedly

D considered

So Doc, if I visualize myself fit

and slim, will I win the marathon?
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Listening

Skills

Skills

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Skills

Skills

1 

You will hear people talking in eight different

situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best
answer A, B, or C.

2a 

1. You hear a football coach talking to parents.

Why is he talking to them?
A to inform them of an upcoming competition
B to make them aware of the demands of
the coming year
C to persuade them to come to watch the boys play

1. squash

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2. badminton

3. athletics

Listen to an examiner and a student discussing

a problem. Then answer the questions below.

5. surfing

a. stick

b. hurdles

LISTENING CAREFULLY What expressions

did the student use to show that he was listening
carefully? Listen again and tick (3) the words in the
Real Speaking box.

c. track

Skills

Skills

unit

First
You should look at the pictures below and ask:
What is the problem?
What are the solutions?
What are the disadvantages of each solution?

2. What are the two solutions?

1b 

Then
When you have all the information you need, explain which
solution you think is best and why. Be ready to explain why
you didnt choose the other solution.

2 

summing up and giving advice Work with

a partner. Sum up the problem and discuss the
advice you would give. Then listen and tick (3) the
expressions in the Real English box that the student
uses. Did you give the same advice?

d. rink

e. wetsuit

f. racket

4. You hear a weather announcement on the radio.

What will the weather be like this weekend?
A windy and hot
B warm with thunderstorms
C cloudy and becoming cooler
g. shuttlecock

h. net

i. goggles

2b 

You will hear five extracts in which people are

talking about different sports. For questions 1-5, choose
from the list (A-H) what each speaker says. There are
three extra letters which you do not need to use.

6. You hear an interview with a judge on a reality show.

Why is he leaving the show?
A He wants to focus on his own music career.
B He was influenced by another judge.
C He does not feel suited to television.

8. You overhear a girl leaving a message.

What is she doing?
A organizing an alternative activity
B inviting a friend for an evening out
C cancelling an arrangement with a friend

1. What is the problem?

4. ice hockey

Skills

Situation
I am your friend and I have a problem. Find out what my
problem is and offer me some good advice.

(b)

3. You hear two students talking about exam results.

What is the boy worried about?
A receiving low grades in his exams
B not getting his exam results when they come out
C how he should change his holiday plans

7. You hear two friends talking about sport choices.

What do they agree about?
A The college offers a good range of sports.
B Golf is not appealing to most young people.
C Tennis teaches useful qualities.

Skills

(a)

2. You hear a girl talking about a visit to the cinema.

What did she dislike about it?
A She sometimes found it difficult to concentrate.
B She found the seats uncomfortable.
C She was not impressed by the film.

5. You hear two friends talking about a sports day.

How does the boy feel?
A worried hell make a mistake
B under pressure to do well
C unprepared for his events

Skills

1a 

You are going to hear people talking about sports.

Match the sports (1-5) to the pictures. Then listen and
check your answers.

Speaking Help solve a problem

Need Help?

A I play this sport for fun.

B It is a difficult sport to learn.

C This is the most popular sport in my area.

D I found it easier than I expected.

3 1. Exercise should be a part of every persons life.

2. Teenagers should focus on their studies rather

than on sport.

5 
Discussion

3. Its important to have time to relax and have a

social life.

1. How important is it for everyone to do a sport?

4. Its a shame to waste a talent that you have.

2. What do you think is more important winning or

simply taking part? Why?

5. Most people will never become champions.

3. Do you prefer watching sports or doing sports? Why?

6. You should try and excel at sports when you are

young.

7. 

4 
your task

Do the task with your partner.

Follow the instructions for Student A and Student B.
Use the Real Speaking box to help you.

Read the instructions so that you know what the five

speakers will be talking about. Then read the eight
options carefully and underline key words to highlight
the differences between them.

 reparing for your task People give up sports

p
for different reasons. Which comments below are
reasons to give up sports (7) and which are reasons
to continue (3)? Add a reason of your own.

Need Help?

Speaker 1

Speaker 2

E I dont expect to continue this sport.

Speaker 3

F I prefer watching the sport on TV to

playing it.

Speaker 4

G Im willing to invest more time in the sport.

H A friend helped me to find a sport I enjoy.

Speaker 5

Before giving your solution, sum up what you

understand about the two options to show you
have understood what the examiner said.

Student A (Candidate): Read the candidate information and
ask Student B the questions given. Then offer some advice.

Student B (Examiner): You are the friend with a problem.
Answer Student As questions, using the information on
page 168.

Discuss the questions below.

Real Speaking
Listening carefully

I see.

Of course.

Thats a common problem.

I can understand that.

I can imagine how he / she feels.

Yes, thats an idea.

Thats true.
Summing up and giving advice

Its a difficult decision to make.

On the one hand,

On the other hand,

If I had to make that decision,

Its up to to decide

If I were in that position, I would

Its hard to say, but

I think he / she should

It depends a lot on

All in all,
Speaking Appendix, page 166.

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Writing An article

Skills

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Skills

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Skills

Work with a Model

Prepare for Your Task

Read the task and answer the questions that follow.

Skills

1. Who is going to read the article?

2. What details of the event must you include?

describe what happened during the event

say where and when the event took place
say why the event was unusual
sum up

Model
Plan
Par 1:

Freerunning

One of the most unusual events I have ever seen was a freerunning competition.
Freerunning involves running, jumping and doing acrobatic moves through the streets
and even over buildings. This event is held in Santorini every August and attracts athletes
and spectators from all over the world. I was lucky enough to be on holiday in Santorini
exactly at the time of the competition and since it was open to the public, I went along
to see it. I must say it took my breath away.

1. The gymnasts performed some very good somersaults.

Sports fans! Can you help us?

Write an article about a sporting event that made a
great impression on you. Send us your article and
you could see your name in print! We will publish
the best articles next month.

2. It was nice to see athletes of all ages competing.

3. The atmosphere in the stadium was great.

4. It was a very unusual experience to see the athlete

winning a medal.

5. The match was held in a beautiful stadium.

Write your article.

Building paragraphs Complete the paragraph.

Use the ideas in Exercise 5 and your own.

1. What sporting event was it? an international competition /

a race / a basketball match / a gymnastics event /

2. Where did you see the event? on TV / live at a stadium /

Ill never forget

3. What was the result? victory / disappointment / defeat /

a tie / a huge surprise /

Write Your Task

4. What was the atmosphere like? calm / tense /

emotional / thrilling / friendly / noisy / electric /

5. Why did it make an impression on you? great fun /

front-row seat / the skill of the players / unique location /

6. How did you feel about it? a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity /

an unforgettable event / the most fun Ive ever had /

Par 3:

What made the event really special was the unique location. The athletes moves looked
even more spectacular with the beautiful scenery in the background. The atmosphere was
friendly. The crowd cheered at every trick, and everyone was chatting and laughing with
the people around them.

1. Imagine being in a stadium surrounded by 70,000

cheering fans! Well, I experienced that when I went
to a Champions League football match.

Par 4:

All in all, it really was an unforgettable experience. You can check it out online or even
better, come to Santorini next year to see it for yourself!

2. Have you ever been to an international basketball

match? I hadnt until last month and I have to say it
was one of the most amazing evenings of my life.

3. Standing in the rain may not sound like fun but it

was worth it to watch the runners in the Athens
Marathon.

When you describe an event, use descriptive adjectives. Saying it was an

unforgettable experience is more effective than saying it was a nice experience.
Circle six adjectives in paragraphs 3 and 4 that show the event was impressive.

3 
Communicating feelings

Sharing your feelings about the event you are describing makes your article
more interesting. How does the writer express her feelings? Write the words she uses.

1. I was on holiday in Santorini. (par 1)

2. I was excited by what I saw. (par 1)

3. I watched the athletes perform. (par 2)

4. The athletes performance was very good. (par 2)

What made such a big impression on me was

. In addition, the
atmosphere was
because

Zoom In: Describing an event

unitSkills

openings A good opening should relate to the topic,

say what the article is about and interest the reader.
Match the openings (1-3) to their descriptions (a-c).

I watched, amazed, as the athletes did their tricks over the rooftops. I couldnt believe
what they could do! The 18 competitors were scored for their technique and a trophy was
given to the winner. But it was more about taking part than winning.

Skills

spectacular electric magnificent unique impressive

Par 2:

Skills

Use the adjectives below to

replace the underlined words. Use each adjective
once.

Circle the
information you want to include in your article
or add your own ideas.

Use the notes below.

Skills

7 
using adjectives

5 
Vocabulary and Brainstorming

2 Read the model article and complete the plan.

Skills

What is the most unusual event you have ever attended?

Skills

Read the task below.

You have seen the following announcement in
an international magazine.

Write your article.

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Skills

You have seen this announcement on an English-language

website for students.
Write an article telling what kind of event it was and what was
unusual about it. We will publish the best articles on our website.

Skills

a. It involves the reader by asking a question.

b. It mentions sights and sounds from the event

to help the reader picture the experience.

c. It mentions what the reader expects and then

introduces something different.

.
.

 ead the task in Exercise 4 again. Write your

R
article in 140-190 words.

Real Writing
PLAN
Par 1: Introduce the event. Say where and when it
took place
Have you ever ?
The event is / was held
Imagine being
I was lucky enough to
I was invited to

Par 2: Describe what happened during the event

I couldnt believe
During the event,
It was more about than
I watched as


Par 3: Say why it made an impression on you
What made such a big impression on me was
The atmosphere was
What made the event really special
Ill never forget

Par 4: Sum up
All in all,
To sum up,


Remember:
1. Write an opening that will interest the reader.
2. Share your feelings about the event you are describing.
3. Use adjectives.

 watch out!

Hundreds of athletes took part in the event. 3

(not: Hundreds athletes took place in the event. 7)
Writing Appendix, page 173.

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Review 6
1 
Complete. Use the words below.

3 
Choose the answer that best completes the
sentence.

t arget calculate down coach sessions

identify efficient data

Grammar

How your smartphone can get you running

Do you know that you can use your smartphone to get
fit? Thats what I did when I decided to download an
app to help me train for a half-marathon. Using this app
during training (1)
can be a really
(2)
way to record and analyse your
training performance. My app can (3)
how long and how far Ive run. It also records
(4)
like my average speed and
even the number of calories Ive burned!
In addition, it can (5)
my location and find the nearest running routes.
If your goal is to improve your performance,
this app helps you stay on (6)
by showing how you are progressing. Its like
having a virtual (7)
and it
even sends motivating comments when
it senses that you are slowing
(8)
!

2 
Complete the second sentence so that it has the
same meaning as the first, using the word given.
Use between two and five words.

1. Nick decided to drive to work rather than take the train.

instead
Nick decided to drive to work
the train.

2. We built a fence so that the dog wouldnt get out.

prevent
We built a fence to

2. Will we have
to do some shopping before the flight?
a. enough of time
c. the time enough
b. enough time
d. enough times

3. Whenever changes are made, Im always the last

a. having known
c. to know
b. would know
d. knowing

this movie when we were kids?

4. Do you remember
Yes, it seemed so much better back then!
a. to see
c. we see
b. we were seeing
d. seeing

5. This ad says you can earn $100 an hour.

It sounds
good to be true.
a. so
c. too
b. quite
d. very

Vocabulary

stated that
6. The man accused of the crime has
he is innocent.
a. visibly
c. repeatedly
b. especially
d. particularly

7. The winner was

a. determined
b. calculated

8. Jim is less experienced than Kevin, but he still

chance of getting the job.
a. gives
c. stands
b. makes
d. pulls

out.

3. I had to get someone to help me as there was a lot of

work to do. so
There was
to do that
I had to get someone to help me.

1. Whenever Joes parents get angry with him, his

.
sister comes to his
a. defend
c. defence
b. defender
d. defensive

4. The team has rarely had to deal with defeat. used

The team
with defeat.

by viewers votes.
c. obtained
d. qualified
a good

9. I have to make a decision

or later about which
instrument to learn.
a. better
c. faster
b. earlier
d. sooner
10. I cant promise the project will be completed by the end
of the week, but Ill give it my best
.
a. shot
c. goal
b. lap
d. pitch

5. Its Megans job to answer the phone. responsible
the phone.
Megan

6. Dad asked if he could show me the mistakes in my essay.

point

Dad offered
the mistakes
in my essay.
Exam Review 2: Units 4-6, see page 130.

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Extra 6

Real
English

See page 143.