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Words Collocations related to Science & Technology Words/Collocations related to Food, Health & Fitness Words/Collocations related to Advertsing & Shopping Words/Collocations related to Fads, Fashion & Fame Multiple Choice Pa Sentence ‘Completion Pa Multiple Matching Pa Multiple Choice PI Multiple Choice Pa Sentence ‘Completion 2 Sentence ‘Completion Pa Multiple Choice: Pa Multiple Cholee. Pl Multiple Choice Pa ‘Questions about yourself P| ‘Comparing Pictures P2. Discuss with a partner Pa (Questions about yourself PI Participate ina ‘conversation PS Discuss with a partner Pa Part | Pare 3 Pare 4 Part | Pare2 Pare 4 Part | Pare 3 Part | Part2 Pare! Pare3 Pare4 Pare! 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Grammar WordsCollocations Multiple Part | Article Sports, Habbits Page: 148 Review related toSports, Choice Part 3 Describing ‘& Hobbies 1&2 Habbits & Hobbies P4 Pare 4 an event Travel Grammar WordsCollocations Multiple Part | Review STRUCTURE OF THIS BOOK Each Unit consists of: Main text followed by Comprehension Questions in multiple choice format, and sometimes by Matching-the-Headings exercises. Relevant vocabulary-bulding exercises fellow. Brief Grammar theory notes and tables, folowed by mary exercises that help students practise ‘each grammatical topic. Grammar Review exercises atthe last 3 units. f Collocations, Word Building exercises, Structure, Derivatives, Antonyms, Phrasal Verbs and various Phrases & Expressions. Previstening Activites, Listening Development exercises and FCE Listening Exam Practice. "improve your Speaking skis’ section with Common Mistakes, and ‘Speoking Helpline’ with Idioms and Useful phrases. Speaking activites, Tips & Instructions, FCE Speaking Exam Practice [All the different writing tasks for learners at level B Essay Letter Email Article Review Story Report Model writing texts are followed by 2 section on “How to plan your letter’ and by ‘useful Words ‘& Phrases’, as well asa ‘Similar Topic.Section A People & Relationships it takes two to make a quarrel Advice to Teenagers ‘© To begin with, you should always keep your temper/mood (0) and don't be ‘polite/rude (1) whenever your parents disagree with you; don't let them out/down (2) with your behaviour. Accept their_criticism/review (3) however unfair you thirk it is, avoid | making ain) scene/act (4) and tak things over with them. | @ It's wrong to blame your parents when your sibings are sometimes well-behaved /naughty (5) ‘and don't respect your privacy. ‘Dorit be frstrated/encouraged|6) when your parents are indferent/overprotectve (7) and ont let you stay out late. This is because they really care about you. Therefore, what you could dois to find the right time to discuss your problem with your parents. Approach/Talk (8) them when they are stressed/relaxed 9) and you will notice that they will be more reluctant/willing (10) to listen to your problem. ‘© Don't argue with your parents when they are pushing you to get good grades or when you are asking them for _permission/licence (11) to go out and they confuse/refuse (12). Show understanding because they are concerned about you. Prioritise/Compromise (13) your work, set goals/points (14) and prove/approve (15) that you are | a responsible person and they should entrust/trust (16) you. Always remember that schoohvork should be your priority. ‘© Sometimes your parents may be critical of what you do; don't contradict/complain (17) them but listen to them careful before you say something. Be a good listener. © Moreover, ignore peer pressure and try to be aggressive/caim (18). You might face serious problems if you belong ‘o.a group so feel strong and, confent/conscious (19) on your own. Get along with/Fall out with 20) your classmates and don't quarrel with them. Cooperate and communicate openly with them and show them that ‘you are independent and able enough to make decisions for yourself. Ask for your parents’ guidance/leadership (21) | whenever you feel peer pressure. Finally, you should always be pessimistic/optimistic (22), look on the bright side of things and get on with ie Reading Comprehension Questions Choose the correct answer. 1, Teenagers should 4, Teenagers should [A. heed al parental advice. ‘A. always give in to peer pressure. B. point out unjust criticism to parents. [B. act independently of peer pressure. | . be selective in challenging parental criticism. . give priority to peer, rather than parental pressure, D. only react to wrong parental advice. D. ignore the advice of friends 2. Teenagers who wish to stay out late shoud 5, Parents of teenagers A. rebel against parental authority [A. always have their children's best interests at heart B. tell parents they are too over-anvious. B. try to interfere in every aspect of teenagers! lives. (C. try to negotiate caimiy with parents. C. are out-of-touch with realty. D. try to get friends and family fo intervene. D. fail to appreciate the role of peer pressure in their children's ves. Getting good grades Ais possible if you don't go out too much. B. should be a teenager's frst concem. C. is only possible ia teenager is responsible. D. will only be possible if a teenager gains parental trust. i:People & Relationships iim Vocabulary Building Exercises A. Choose the correct word from the words Fin ths positive (+) and megative () uation, coloured blue in the text. 0) temper “Positive / Negative qual a t) 12) 0} sociable ( + ) - = 1) offensive ( — ) 6) trustworthy ( +) a 75) 2) generous ( +) 7) stubborn { — ) 5) 16) 3} deceitful (— ) 8) loyal (+) 6) 1) 4) hostile (—) 9) supportive ( +} ny 18) 5) obedient ( +) 10) selfish (— ) 8) 19) 9) 20) ra 2) 7 By E. Idioms ‘Complete the idioms with the correct words. Match the adjectives below with their mes O)sty e 2) easily upset by things that are said friendship, quarrel, problem itious _¢ fe 2) ambitious b) always hide thei feelings ji aaa ae 2ycritical © 8 _—_c) have a strong desire to be 1) A_tiendship __develops/grows/strengthens. suecessfu, rich oF powerful 2)A_problem aes 3) sensitive _ a ) not be easily annoyed, worried or upset 4) arrogant he) blush when talk F. Verbs and Prepositions Bheesy-gdng df) ahs Bo to inant and Choose the conect adj ai cube levelop original ideas. eae rect adjectives devoted, attached, 6) creative _f 1 find taut with whatever responsible, fond, — appeal one does 0) Lucy is very _devoted_to her children. ‘T)reserved 0 ‘h) be sometimes unpleasantly proud and behave as if they are more 1) Hemry is very fond of Kathy and important than others ‘he wants to marry her. C. Collocations ~ 2) She is very attached ‘to her parents: (Choose the correct word to complete the and she always asks their support and advice. collocations below. Tose, _ offer, accent 23) The two fiends had a querel and Jack was 0) __ offer assistance, advice, help, aid, —tesponsible __ for what happened hospitality, an explanation fae 1) accent ac, a fer suggestion {its a osranme desgned to ata 4 decision, b's proposal, responsibility 2)__lose a job, one's temper, money, patience, interest, reputationSection A Grammar: Present Forms 07 for repeated/habitual actions 1 go jogging on Sundays 1D for permanent situations or states work very hard. for general statements of truth and laws of nature. ‘The sunrises in the east for series of actions or events which are completed as wwe speak or write ‘2g. commentaries /reviews/summaries of plays or stories/ Wiison passes to Smith, Smith shoots... and scores. 1 with the expressions: Here comes .... and There goes for schedues The train leaves at 6. 1 with stative verbs: see, hear, taste, smell, believe, need ete. The soup tastes good. for actions happening now, at the moment of speaking or ‘around a particular time of speaking What are you doing now? | am studying. 1 for actions which we have arranged to happen in the near future (tomorrow, next week/weekend, next month) He is taking exams next week. 1 for developing and changing situations We'd better go now. Itis getting colder and colder. for repeated actions with always, continually, constantly ‘expressing the speaker's annoyance or irritation He is always dropping things. instructions drections newspaper headines/processes| for an action which started in the past and has just finished. He has just finished his homework. 1 for actions which happened inthe past without referring to time but are relevant to the present Jane has bought a new dress for her birthday party next weekend. 1 for a period of time that continues from the past until row (usually with stative verbs and for/since) lames has known Mary since he was young. OO with today, this morning, this evening, etc. when these periods have not finshed at the time of speaking We havent seen Simon today. I to say that something has happened once or several times upto the present Ive visited California several times. ater superlatives and expressions such as: This/It is the first/second time etc. It is the first time | have been to this country. This is the most interesting book Ive ever read. for an action which started in the past and is stil going (on up to the present tHe has been working here for ten years / since 2006. for an action which finished a short time ago but its results are clearly seen or felt at the moment of speaking Your clothes are dirty. Have you been playing in the mud? 1 to say how long something has been happening How long have you been learning English? Exercises A. Complete the sentences below using the Simple Present or Present Continuous. 0) They are planning to go abroad next month. (plan) 1) Sandra is working for the time being (work) for a small company 2) You are always criticisingyour friends. | dont know why you (always crticise/aot know /do) are doing this 3) Don't disturb them. They __ fe having dinner. (have) | 7G 4) This cheese pie ___ tastes awful | __dontt tke it (taste/not ke) 5) She refers tea to coffee. (preter) 6) He _is thinking of buying a new car next month (think) Emily is gradually getting used to living in the city. (get used)People & Relationships B. Communication Complete the questions using the tenses on the opposite page and try to communicate. 0} (home) "Where_do_you Jive "in Manhattan? ~~ 1) (place of work) "Where does _ she "in a bank" work" 2) (price) "Six dollars "How much money 2 __ you ‘spend on magazines per month?" "Three dollars. 23) (expenses) 4) (stay) "How long has she __been in the USA "For se months." 5) (visit) "Has _Tom ever to California?" "Yes, once." been 6) (timetables) "What time de> _your fight eve "at 6 am’ “wat 0 you tine about him?” "Ott He isn't the person you can trust.” 7) (opinion) "When _is__Jim for Los Angeles” "Next Saturday." 8) (arrangement) leaving C. Circle the correct answers. 0) __any wolves. this area? a. Are .. living E00 = WE lve CS Wing 1) The school! bus at 7 and have to wake up at 6 to get ready. a. sometimes is coming _. sometimes come b. always comes 4, come always 2) My parents to New York this weekend. a, never go c. don't go bis going dare going 3) He to us since he went to Spain a. has written hasnt written b. isnt writing E dossnt write 4) This is the second time | this museum. fa. have visited c. am visiting B. visting d.has been visiting 5) He English for six years now. a. teaches «is teaching. b. has been teaching teach 6) a 8) 0) D 2 3) 4) 5) 6) a 8) E. Grammar in context you that house over there? It's mine. a. ve... seeing Does ... see b. Has ... seen [D0 $88 | She to have problems wilh her classmates. Don't you think so? ais seeming (c seams b. don't seem ‘seem "What you for a living” ‘im a waiter" a does do cis bare ... doing [ado do D. Choose the correct answer. He has never rode/ridden a camel. Have you? He is a very good friend | have known/have been snowing tim for ten years. | can't believe you have never gone/been abroad! Have you seen "The Lord of the Rings"? = No, | haven't seen it yet/since Have you eaten snails 2g0/before? = Yes, twice He has been travelling ave travelled for five hours now. He is very tired. The robber has baen/gone in prison since/for Apri We hasn't been hearing haven't heard from him for/since six weeks. They have gone/have been to town to do the shopping, They havertt come back recently/yet. This is a leaflet of an environmental organisation. Fi in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs below to complete the leaflet.Vocabulary & Structure / Pre-speaking & Pre-writing Activities Tip: To describe a person generally, refer to this person’s physical ‘appearance, personally, actvities/interests, hobbies and habits. 1. Appearance (What does one look like?) A. Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks in the table below. conservative, wiry, oval, average, elderty, balding, bushy, tom, dreadlocked, shabby, spiky, slender, freckled 1. Height! ‘hinvplump, sim, slender... skinny, overweight, muscular histher teens, teenager, adolescent, 3.Age & In his/her earlyimidlate 30s, adult, elderly 2. Bulld mode pdt es a face on lf2Ckled.._J wrinkled face almond features | shaped eyes,crooked nose,moustache See Sa gy 5. Halt! balding... hairstyl EBuanE omy errno: ow, wd 8. Clothes name, .....SAPDY..... Geena |worn out B. Expressions describing someone's physical appearance. Choose the correct words. She has the same eyes like/as her mother. She looks asllke her sister. He is the spitting picture/image of his father. She takes afterot her mother. Mother and daughter look likeli. He looks very samefsimilar to his father. CC. Now look atthe photo and choose words from the table in Ex.A to complete the description below. Appearance My fiend Amber isa tll and li... (0) woman IMF nll w» (1) 208, She takes after her mother: in fact, she’s her spiting image. She's pretty, she (2) face, nice features and () hair which she often wears ina pony tal. She's elegant and fond of wearing either coc 4) OF nl LOMA sare (6) clothes. depending on the occasion. One more thing, she is very interested in following the fashion without being a fashion Victim hersol. ‘© Now briefly describe your bestfriend. Refer to his/her physical appearance only. ‘© A friend of yours has a problem and you want to help him/her. Ask questions fo find out what his/her problem is.People & Relationships nan 2. Personality (Whatis someone lke?) G. Antonyms (Opposites) Complete the table with the antonyms of the D. Expressions aiven adjectives. Match the expressions below. ‘cruel, lndisereet, arrogant, 0. fall 2) sb's confidencelmorale! fein Lokal pei jttempered, deceitful, unreliable 1.keep |...) toa compromise Personality oe ee Policies Negative Guas 3.take 4) arguments Achave €) behind sb's back S.come ...2.. f)onhis own feet 6.tak @)in love 7. boost hy) sb for granted @.stand i) ntouch H. Justifying adjectives Underline the correct words to complete the E. Form the opposites ofthe following adjectives sentences according tothe example that follows. and their nouns using the given prefixes. ©. One problem he has is his unpopularity/ unfaithfulness; nobody seems to like him. 1, She's a(n) decisivefindecisive sort of person; her ability/inability to make quick decisions in difficult situations is one of her positive qualities. 2. My brother tries to establish his own identity by rebelling against conventions. That is why he tends to be somewhat indiscreetlaggressive. in_un ds im Positive and Negative 0. (..in...) secure 4. (.ll.) consistant 2. (18.) honest 3. My friend is a very ambitious/reserved type of Person who always achieves the goals he sets. ''m sure he'll be promoted to a higher position. 4, She tends to be superficial/stubborn some- times; she doesn't think deeply and has little F. Collocations Understanding of anything serious or important. Underline the negative adjectives. 0. havelbuild/project a(n) well-balanced, charming, introvertiextrovert, unstable, strong personality 1. form/develop/destroy firm, lifelong, mutual, fragile, long-lasting friendships 2. cause/experiencelignore conflicting, tender, genuine feelings 3. developlestablish’spoilintimate/close, rewarding, hostile, constructive relationshipsLL Useful Phrasal Verbs concerning Relationships Fill in the blanks with the suitable particles. by, on, out, up (x3), off, down (x2) 0. You should never let your best friend ...down... by talking behind hisher back. Gossip ruins friendships. (disappoint) 1. Whenever your friends are in need you should stand Pyne them. (support) 2. My brother and | used to fall! lot, when we were younger. (quarrel) 3. Ican'tput..¥.... with my colleague any longer; he's so rude to me, (tolerate) 4, ‘They had a big argument with their classmates but soon they made it...!!2... (end @ quarrel) 5. He's such a quarrelsome type that he never gets. with others. (have a good relationship) 6. When I was young, I used to look ..2 (admire and respect) 7. Relationships and friendships may break ..°"... (end) 8. He's very arrogant; he tends to look $0W9. on weak students and laugh at them. (dislike) . to my uncie. J. Idioms. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words given to complete the idioms below. Personality My cousin Fred is not the sort of person who picks: 1 ...quarre\.. (0) (quarelsome) with others over trivial matters. He (1) (countable) on his friends and never neglects or deserts them. If he fools that their ..... 9onfidence.. (2) (confident) slips, he gives. tom courage to go ahead, set now 22% a (8) (prioritise) and goals and try to achieve them. Moreover, he avoids being....siisl..(4)(ericism) of others because such a thing ruins frondships. Last but not least, he's very popular among his friends and peers because he has a good sense of ..!!!04!..(5), (humorous). However, sometimes he tends to be quite sensitive and takes everything to heart Section 8 3. Interests/Activities, HobI K. Fi s, Habits in the blanks with the suitable words. 0. Danny's very adventurous. He likes ‘and that's why he's fond ....2%. © Are you athletic? What kind of sports do you lke playing? taking... (0) risks (1) extreme sports. Ned's very keen 22 (2) football. One of his hobbies is collecting badges of different football teams. ‘© What's your favourite hobby? 2. When Mary was a teenager she started ..smoking... (3). Since then she has made a great ....ff9f. (4) 10 ive this bad habit up but unfortunately she has failed. However, she -..l8...ne (5) still trying. © Mention two bad habits teenagers may pick up and give reasons why. © Now briefly describe your favourite teacher's personality,People & Relationshi Listening Tip: Always read the questions carefully ‘before the listening test begins. A, Pre-listening activity ‘Answer the questions Do you always do what your friends do? Why? Why not? Do you ask your parents’ advice whenever you are in a difficult situation? Why? Why not? What makes you sometimes feel depressed? nuclear family: a family unit consisting of {ather, mother and children extended family: uncles, aunts, cousins and grandparents as well as parents, brothers and sisters B. Listening Test: TASK TYPE - Multiple choice (First: P4) You will hear a psychologist talking on television about teenagers. For questions 1 - 7, choose the best answer A, B, or C. “Children see the world through their parents’ eyes" means that children at pre-school age ‘A. challenge their parents’ authority B._ have their own way. CC. are under their parents’ total control. Young children are like paper on which ‘A. there are different drawings and sketches. B. nothing is writen, CC. there are some words printed. Even from an early age children can have A. the inability to form relationships. B. the strength to decide for themselves. . the abilty to judge things somehow. When children become teenagers, things get ‘A. more complicated to cope with. B. easier to find practical solutions for. CC. uninteresting and crucial. When teenagers belong to a peer group, they feel they have to ‘A. ignore the group's ideas and codes. B. show unquestioning obedience to certain sets of rules. C._ compete with one another. 6. Being in a peer group, teenagers learn how A. to socialise with others. B. to show off their abilities. ©. tobe critical of others. 7. Lack of communication between parents and teenage children may make teens A. see things from a different angle. B. find effective solutions on their own, C. have shocking experiences.Section C Speaking Improve your speaking skills (common mistakes) ‘Spot the mistakes inthe given sentences below and correct them. eee pares eae eeeoaees “They seem to enjoy each Set company. ‘They are very much Interesting in indoor activities, | eel i's good to have a friend which has the same eres is you go aS eee ee ao eke caer ron iecas eos coseeeenton ae ‘you their opinion ‘at how to react and deal of aca ineeaay . she es rt eetshecce eran eee acer frustrated 3. Old people often seem to be frustrating and depressed because they feel neglected. I get on de with my friends and we have a good time together. Father and lke look so much lke. her mother. family Part 1 (2 minutes) Questions about yourself Family and Relationships Can you tell me a few things about your family? 's there a member of your family you don't get ‘on well with? Why? Why not? ‘Where do you turn to when you need advice? Why? Can you describe your best friend? Part 2 (4 minutes) Comparing pictures Find information on the Internet about : ‘A famous person you admire. Work in a group, write a short summary and present your work in class. J Tip: Be calm and confident during the exam. ‘A. Read the Speaking Helpline. Uso as many phrases as you can to speak about the picture Exam Tip: {In part 2 of the Speaking exam you will be asked to| ook at two pictures to compare (find the similarities and the differences) and then comment on them. (minute) When you finish talking about your set of photos, the examiner will ask the other candidate a question about these photos. The candidate has to give a| short response. (30 seconds) Ce Speaking Helpline ‘Comparing Both pictures show... One similarity between the pictures is (that)... Another similarity is. ‘What both pictures have in common is... (One main difference between the two photos is (thal), Another difference is (that) In the first picture... whilefwhereas in the second picture... Other useful phrases ‘They seem to be (verb) + ing while the others. ‘They look as if they are...On the other hand the...appear to be... may be wrong but | think they | get the impression that...People & Relationships Una Learning how fo compare pictures B. Set 4 (Pictures A, B) Before you do the speaking test look How might these people spend tthe plcures on terightend write |(camerctcn | |ssairtive tine? down the similarities and differences ‘your photographs. They Lette cea! ‘show nuclear families. - Compare thom and say Points to refer to how these people might ‘erelationship_einterests @ feelings | | SPend theirfree time. Similarities Differences | }Both photos show Picture A 4 8 meter fries § etamiy otour ; {ite ' \ \ (Candete 2) Do you \ think that ony ren ' are spied? eae eraeaeey ecu geeuuy Note: Now listen to a speaking test C. Set 2 (Pictures C, D) model. Before you do the speaking test look at the pictures on the right and write Se ‘In what way is the life of such down the similarities and differences | (candidate 2) Here groups of people different? between them. ‘are your photographs. Points to refer to ‘They show people being a emer involved in different ‘interests relationship activities. Compare them *Tocation and say in what way the life of such groups is different. Picture D » Both photos {show people $ outdoors, having | « carat of energy | Spent Sanaa! ; jPleture D (Candidate 1) How do the elderly : Usually spend their leisure time? } i & = Note: Now listen to a speaking test model. Part 4 (4 minutes) Further questions on the topic. Discuss the questions with your partner. 1, Is “Generation Gap" the main reason for 3. What qualities should a good friend have? arguments between parents and children? Give reasons. 2. Why do old people often feel lonely? 4. What is the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren like? Tip: In Part 4, the examiner will ask you to discuss some questions on the topic introduced in Part 3. 3Writing Article Note: Formal Style often use ofthe passive voice ‘advanced vocabulary formal expressions longer, more complicated sentences no descriptions of feelings 1 contractions - no exclamation marks formal linking words phrases {However furthermore ‘SemMformal Style personaliriendly tone {ess use of short forms carelul use of idioms ‘non-colloqual language Girect or indirect questons Informal Style se of idioms/idiomatic expressions Use of short formsleontractions colloquia language (e.g. What's up?) friendly tone A. Read the following sentences and decide which of them are formal (F), informal (INF) or semi-formal (SF). 1. Helis thought to be a remarkably charismatic leader with great powers of persuasion. [_F 2. It's up to her to decide whose side she will bbe on. [iN] 3. She likes wearing casual clothes just lke me and hates wearing formal clothes. [INF] 4. Sho is highly respected by others for her genuine leadership abilties, her excellent manners and the integrity of her character. [7 5. She's patient, tactful and @ person that all her friends admire and respect [SF Useful Linking Words/Phrases To express contrast: however, yet, but, although’ ‘even though, in spite of (the fact)/despite (the fact), while!nevertheless ‘To add more points: moreover, besides (this), also, t00, both...and, as well (as), what is more To give examples: such as, lke, particularly, in particular, especially B. Use the given linking words to join the sentences below. ‘a8 walla, although, however, both, for exarapla, 4. She's ganeraly an eagygoing parson so HQWONGT.. ‘she tends to be very angry whenever someone Insults or hurts her. ah. Ted has a strong personality, he sometimes asa tendancy t be insecure and reserved. 3. My grandmother is very patient ......45.well 28..... polite Ae Thy 6 ne BM ne Cones and helpfl towards thir colleagues. 5. My cousin isa very responsible person “OL.8XAMWIE...., he has good judgement and the abit to act corecty and make deci on hie own C. Read your task. D. Answer the questions. 1. Who's going to read it? a) Middle-aged people (b)) Youngsters What style would you use? Semi-formal Should you always give ate to your article? ‘What's the purpose of your article? How many paragraphs would you divide your article into? Whats the aim of the introduction? @Attract he readers interest b) Tell our opinion 7. What would you write about in the main body? eaenPeople & Relationshi E. Read the model article, Model Article ‘The Person I admire most When frst met Rudy at school, | couldnt imagine what: good friends we could become. | belive that we have developed this special friendship besause wea very mute alee. ‘Rutky ic ata, thin, young ewan in her envy 206, She's the pitting image of har sacther with alnuona Shaped eyes anal gorgeous long, fair hair. She's fond of wearing trendy clothes and following the fashion just | advat che has oll the qualities of a goed frien. Shes both conte al velpful, willing to offer hey advice. What's more, ao cue ov deny her excellent cence of humour ona her positive atstules che is not the sort of ‘person Who picks quarrae over tviviak matters. Ancther hing | west adore about her ts her Loyalty. (can always versencber her standing by me and boosting uy confidence whenever ele peer preceured. Her only annoying holut le that che tend te spend long hours onthe pone, To put it bry, Ruby is a person everyone caw. adinire anal very Luckey to have her for @ friend. G. Read the set phrases below before you do your task. Useful set phrases Introduction Paragraph 1 © | wouldn't ever think/imagine that... ¢ 18 a person one can always remember Main Body Paragraphs 2 & 3 Looking at her/him one can... He/She looks lke his/her... He/She sometimes tends/seems/appears tobe... He/She has a tendency to. He/She has a reputation for being... He/She's rather/somewhat, His/Her positive/negative attitude of. Conclusion Paragraph 4 To putt brefly,../ Briefly... © Concluding,’ Summing up, © To conclude,/ To sum up, H. Your Task 2 Great News! Would you like to win a plane ticket for the F. How to plan an article Look atthe plan below, read the points carefully and find them in the model. ‘Then underline and number them. Paragraphs Points introduction Paragraph 1 1¢ metat school Name ofthe person | special fiendship — place you first met ee fe inher eary twenties pee tlt coorera © spitting image of her ‘Appearance: mother tir © long, fair hair ‘© woars trendy Ciotnes| ‘© sociable —hepfl Paragraph 3 easy-going Personality/Activities) |& Sente of humour Hobbies @ loyal eeleeetet tere ere one lo Paragraph 4 1¢ person everyone Feelrige about the tan atria person ‘Champion League Football Finals in Barcelona? Then take part in the competition of "The World of Teens’ magazine, White a short article on: “The most influential teacher I've ever had”. Write about a teacher's personality and explain how his/her action and character have been important to you. Write between 140 and 190 words. Tip: Remember! You should never ‘exceed the word limit 5Reading Section A Special events « Customs « Traditions You are going to read a magazine article about an athlete. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A for each part (|-7) of the article. There is one extra heading which you do not need to use. There is an ‘example at the beginning (0). THE ROAD TO OLYMPIC GOLD Victory in the two-day, 10-event decathlon comes from superior strength, speed and hard work. But American decathlete Bruce Jenner's record-setting victory at the 1976 Clympies was also a triumph of determination. Jenner ful- filled a goal he had set four difficult years earlier at the 1972 Games in Munich. —E:) ‘The many talents Jenner used to win in Montreal were first “obvious when he was a three-sport high school athlete in Connecticut He entered lowa's Graceland College on a football scholar- ship in 1968, There, he met a decathlon coach who started his interest in the multi-disciplined event that needs ex- ‘traordinary skill in running, throwing and jumping and traditionally decides the world's best athlete. At the 1972 Olympic Trials, Jenner wasn’t even chosen to finish in the top 10, but he made the team by just three seconds in the 1,500 metres. The idea of a trip to Munich ‘was so unexpected that he didnt even have a passport. Ate finishing 10th at the '72 Games, he watched Nikolai Avilov of the US.S.. receive the gold medal. At that mo- ‘ment, Jenner’s ambition began. “I knew then exactly what | ‘was going to do for the next four years” he says. Reading Comprehension Questions Choose the correct answer. 1. Jenner's drive to win ‘A. was always part of his character. B. became apparent while he was stil at college. C. emerged when he initially failed to be chosen for the 1972 Olympic Trials. . came to the surface when he was surpassed by another athlete, 2. Jenner's ambition was sustained until the 1976 Olympics A. by seeing other athletes around him winring medals. B. with the help of his coach, G. by setting himself a personal goal . by the success of nearly achieving a personal best. me Ea) Jenner's difficult 365-day-a-year, si-to-eight-hour-a-day struggle began to pay off in 1974, when he was said to be No.1 in the world. “Lused the slogan 85 in “75, 86 in ‘76", he says, referring to his world record goals of 8,500 and 8,600 points for the next two years. Sure enough, he set his first world record ‘0f 8,524 points in August, 1975. At the 76 Games Jenner achieved his biggest ambition, ‘winning the gold medal with 8,618 points, as he set or tied seven personal bests in the 10 events. This time, instead of ‘watching the medal ceremony, he was the star. ma) “It was very satisfying to do all that work and fulfil my dream”, he says today. “Winning was fantastic, but for me, the climb to the top was the real fun.” Headings ‘A decision about the future, Inspired by his teacher Running to beat the world. “The reward after four years of hard work. Going for gold. Difficult college days. ‘Starting from a young age. e's not the winning, i's the trying thats important. Last minute success. rEp™moos> 3, The phrase "to pay off" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to A. be rewarded B. finish. (C. siow down. D. become hard.Special events = Customs = Traditions Vocabulary Building Exercises (A. Choose some of the words from the box below to fil in the blanks. Use the correct form. absent, prefer, inform, motive, graduate, benefit 0) A good teacher motivates students to learn by using interesting teaching methods. 1) Computers have a__beneficial__effect on children's way of learing things. 2) He exoressed his __preference for renting ‘an apartment downtown and not on campus. 3) The tutor gave his students an interesting and informative description of the course. 4) The__gradvation ‘ceremony will be held in the Main Hall and the graduates should wear the traditional cap and gown, 5) Keith has been absent for a week because he has the fu from school B. Verbs beginning with en- Choose the correct words and fil in the blanks. Use the correct form. entail, enforce, enroll, enquire 0) Kevin was enrolled at the university after he graduated from high school and he got a degree in Business Administration in four years later. (officially join a course or institution and pay 2 fee) 1) For many parents having children entails, great responsibilty and sacrifices. (sth involves ‘another or causes it 2) Some teachers fail to enforce __ any sort of ciscipline and as a result their class is often out of Control, (cause a particular desired situation to happen), 3) The young man enquired __about how much the tuition fees for the first term were. (ask for information about sth) mark grade semester term principal head teacher college niversity student student, pupil principal headmaster C. choose the correct words to complete the notes below. attendance, fees, subjects, accommodation, drop outs, distraction, freshmen NOTICE BOARD ‘Students are obfgated to pay ther tuition fees (0) at the beginning of each term. ‘Accommodation (1) for post graduate students is provided on campus. Ask for information at: 57140, Drop outs (2) are required to appear at the administration office to check if there are any bils Attendance Attendance (3) which must be settled. is compulsory for all Undergraduates during the course. All the freshmen (4) are required to participate in the orientation pro- ‘gramme on October 2nd. No parties are alowed in dormitories because they cause other stu- dents’ cistraction (6) ‘Are ony more students interested in attending any optional_subjects (6) apart from the compulsory ones? Let us know as soon as possible. thrasal verbs: bring Fill in the blanks with the correct particles. round, out, back, up, about 0} Bringing _up children is one of the most dificult things one can do. (aise a child 1) The idea of bringing back __corporal punishment to school is outrageous. (restore or reintroduce sth) 2) The doctors managed to bring the child round (cause to regain consciousness; bring to) 3)He intends to bring __“P__the subject of vandalism in the school. (raise a particular subject) 4) What has brought about (cause to happen} 5)A new brand of coffee will be brought out in June. (put on the market) all these changes? 7Section A Grammar: Past Forms = for completed actions in the past when time is fixed Iimet Susan yesterday. 1m for repeated actions in the past (past habits and states) I went swimming every day last summer. | lived in Mexico when | was young. Note: We can use used to/would to describe habitual, repeated actions in the past used to/would buy a lot of chocolates when Iwas at school used to is also used to describe past states: JLused to lve in Canada when I was young. = for actions which happened in the past one after the other (they no longer take place) | first had dinner and then watched TV. Jm for the main events in a narrative The thiet stole the ring and ran away. 1m for 2 past action which was taking place at a certain time and was continuing ‘He was playing basketball from 6 to 7. 1m for an action which was taking place when another action took place ‘She was having breakfast when the telephone rang. 'm for two (simultaneous) actions taking place at the same time in the past She was reading a book while her brother was playing a game on the computer. 1m to describe what was happering before the main events of narrative It was a fine morning and the people were going to work Lots of cars were moving on the street when suddenly. ‘= vith always, constantly, continually and forever to express annoyance for something happening too often in the past He was always arguing with his parents when he was a teenager. = for a past action which happened before another action in the past (The first action in time isin the Past Perfect and the second in the Simple Past) When I got home my parents had had dinner. 1m for a past action the results of which appeared in the past He felt better after he had had a hot bath '= after: That/It was the first/second time ‘and after: That/it/he etc. was + superlative form That was the fist time he had been to Canad, That was the best film she had ever seen. for an action taking place inthe past for a period of time before something else happened She had been working on a project the whole day when she finaly decided to have a break. 1m to refer to the results of a past event or action that lasted for a period of time They had been working hard the whole day and by 5 they were all exhausted. 1m to refer to how long an action had been happening before another action in the past How long had he been waiting before hs friends arrived? Note: We dorit use the Continuous Forms with stative verbs. ‘How lang had he known him before the accident? Exercises ‘A. Use the verbs in the correct tense to fill in the blanks. (Simple Past, Past Continuous, Past Perfect Continuous) 0) When I was a child | lived/used to lve in Texas. (ive) 1) Jim admitted he _had never read such an interesting book before. (never read) 2) He was driving fast when a child 2ppeared crossing the street. (dive/appear) 3) When they got to the station the train had left (get/leave) 4) Ashe was carcying the heavy box, a dog ran towards him. (carry/run) 5) They fad no sooner gone into the apartment than they heard a loud noise. (no sooner go/hear) 1s ple Past Perfect, 6) Hs father _was washing tis car while Tom _wes fxn tis bike, (washfix) 7) {had hardly entered the house when ‘someone going upstairs. (hardy enter/see) 8) Had Maggie been studying French before she went to Paris to study? (study/ 0) 9) How long ago _was it when they bought ther old car? (be/buy) 10) That night it was raining hard and iy brothers were olaying_ inside the house. Suddenly there was a power cut. (rain/olay) sawSpecial events « Customs « Traditions Form questions to which the words in bold letters are answers. Use suitable question words. 0) An old woman used to live beyond the river. Who used to live beyond the river? 1) The young man gave the child a helping hand. ‘Who did the young man give a heloing hand to? 2) Ron left for Newcastle last week Where cid Ron leave for last week 2 3) He had been teaching for six years before he got married, How long had he been teaching before he got married? 4) Kate was waiting outside the hospital for haf an hour to get the bus. Wy was Kate waling outside the hospital for half an hour 5) He had been working for a bank before he retired What had he been doing before he retired __? 66) My parents had no sooner gat home than they heard the telephone ringing. Where had my parents no sooner got than they 2 heard the telephone ringing 7 Ste had krown him singe 1998 befor pe dappeaed How long had she known him before he disappeared C. Choose the correct answers. 0) When he was young he used play/used to play football on weekends. 1) When she was a litle gitl her mother would/used buy her chocolates and cookies. 2) Mary would't/ldo't use to have many friends when she was in Wales, 3) They didnt use to/not used to travel a lot when they ‘were younger. 4) Would he be/Did he use to be a football player when he was a student? 5) Peter never use to go/dicn't use to go whitewater rafting in the river when he was at school. D. Communication ‘Complete the questions using the correct tense and try to communicate. 0) (health) "How was he when you met him yesterday?" "1 think he wasn't very well” 1) (personality) —"What__was hie lke asa teenager? "He was helpful and easy-going” 2) (appearance) "What did he look like when hhe was at college” "He was thin and good looking." 3) (past behaviour) “How _ did she behave ____ when her parents did't let her go out” "She started screaming and breaking things" 4) workin the past) "What __ did you co when you were abroad?" "| worked as a waiter." fora living E. Grammar in context. ‘This is a short letter in Alice’s advice column but some verbs are missing. Complete this letter by using the verbs in brackets.nit 2 Section 8 Vocabulary & Structure / Pre-speaking & Pre-writing Activities Tip: When referring to a special event or custom you should know how to describe it and give some information about it. AA. Choose the correct words and fill in the blanks below. tricks, bonfire, carols, wreath, fool, parades, resolutions, turkey, eggs Celebrations 0. New Year's Day — January 1" We make New Year's ...resolutions. 1. April Foo!’s Day ~ April 1*: We make & .nn22h, playing a practical joke. 2. Easter Sunday of someone by We Ol ooo Be snenes GOWN hills, 3. May Day May 1 ‘We make a ...\Wieal of flowers. 4, Halloween — October 31%: We play ...lsioks......0n others. 5. Bonfire Night - November 5": ‘We light a ... bonfire 6. Christmas Eve - Decomber 24": We sing .carals. 7. Christmas Day — December 25" We exchange presents and we eat a turkey, 8 On National Holidays we have .Parades. ‘and wear traditional costumes. B. Collocations Read the collocations and find the missing vorbs. The first lettors are giver 1. attend) have. hold a reception 2. attend! give. a party 3. arrange attend! cancel take part in a ceremony 4, attend! be present. special occasion/ event 5. celebrate! have, J pave! throw/ enjoy .-/ postpone! . all celebrate a an anniversary C. Decide on which occasion in Box B the activity in Box A would he practised. On special occasions we... A B a pad 1. let off fireworks and Pye bertiern ea 2. dress up and watch c) Bonfire Night a at stn en 3. go tek or 6) ar0ce treating .2.. » a 4. christen an infant ..°. f) a camival 5. receive a degree. © Look at the picture on the left and describe how this event is usually celebrated in your country. Use the given words below. traditional wedding, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bride, bridegroom, invitations, wedding dress, suit, toast, wedding cake, tuxedo, ring, best man, bridesmaid © You’ re having a party and you need your friend's help. What would you ask him/her?Special events ~ Customs - Traditions © phrasal verbs @ direct questions Tip: When describing a special event toa fiend, you should use: «informal fanguage to make your description more personal © contractions (short forms): don't, doesn't, can't etc. colloquial language: I've made itll bet hell come. D. Fillin the blanks with the given phrasal verbs. ‘come round, dress up, try on, call up, hang up Talking about a Halloween party (Atelephone conversation) - Hi Meg, Jacks speaking 7 Jack! What a surprise! havent heard frm you forages! ~ Yes, was too busy indeed. Anyway, Im Calling... YOU ..Up.. (Q) to invite you to a Halloween party I'm throwing this Saturday. - Oh really? That's great! + Yeabl You know, well first go trick or treating and then wel al goto my home forthe part It’s going to be a fancy dress party. ~ That sounds wonderful, Jack! So, I'll have to 1085 UD._.._ (4) suppose! That's right! But you dont have to buy anything, I akeady have a black cat costume, It's fabulous! Will you ..22Me,fUNT (2) to my home and ..!¥.enene it sree von (3)? ~ Really? That sounds amazing! 129.02... (4)! Ii be right there! 0 roo, wie Ms tick Halloween Tradition says that on the night of October 314 spirits, ghosts and witches roam the earth. So people disguise themselves as ghosts, monsters or witches and go from door 0 door “tick or treating’. Unless you give trick-or- treaters some sweets, they'll play a trick on you! Tip: When speaking, make your| conversation flaw naturally. E. Giving details about an event in a letter of invitation. Fill in the blanks with the missing prepositions/ particles to complete the letter extract. Aletter extract describing an event Ifyou haven't heard ...about... (0) Guy Fawkes, let me tell you a few things about him. He was one (1) the conspirators who tried to blow . 4... (2) the Houses of Parliament ...2M... (3) November 5% ...!M....(4) 41608, but he was arrested and executed. This event is celebrated all over Britain every year ....2N.... (5) the same date. According ....{0..... (6) tradition, we need to prepare models of Guy Fawkes made ..with... (7) straw and old clothes, in order to raise money to buy freworks. 28... (8) that night, which is called Bonfire Night, we're going fo maka bonfires to Bur the Guy". ‘We'll watch spectacular firework displays and we'll have a bonfire party. Wouldn't it be wonderful? | bet youll have a marvellous time if you come ....!2..... (9) London, this November. © Describe a party you organised and was a big success. Tell us about what preparations you ‘made and what the party was like. ‘© You want to go with your friends to watch a carni- val parade. What would you say to convince them? 7mSection 8 Tip: When writing about a social event use narrative techniques and a variety of descriptive adjectives ‘and informal words to make it sound friendly and natural. F. Read the e-mail extract below and replace the words/phrases in bold with more informal words/phrases to make it sound more friendly. Use the words/phrases from the box below in the correct form. be here, geting to, make, take place, happy, previous te |stne housewarming perty aor aeeeweeeazaas pe aes oy ba Gero 7 I'm really very content because all our goed fiends will be sent. Wouldn't it be wonder? oF previous happy. AAs I've told you, it's a Semicdetached house and much getting o._| more comfortable than the former one. Itis also an eco- be here [ey Ne, eth fn sn aoe “Amazingrien i? I's also easy to find, 80 you won't have ica inet ean espera any Wouble accessing titel 16, Palm Troe Set just ois aerial ane ey opposite the park. Finally, let me tell you that although my eemnerbey ine ohoet sariencse) house has quite a large garden, I'm afraid we won't be able direct questions, dashes and to sit outside because of the weather. Anyway, we can use exdamation marks can help. the living room and enjoy the food. I'm a good cook — don't G. Choose the most suitable introduction and conclusion for the e-mail above and give reasons why this is more suitable. a) © spear forget this! Dear Miss Dorothy Perkins, | would be glad to invite you to my housewarming party and see you after such a long time. would be grateful if you accepted my invitation to my party. Please inform me if you would be able to come. | am looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Anne Collins Dear Dorothy, |'ve just finished moving in and Id like to invite you to my housewarming party. Tm sure well all have a great time together. Looking forward to your answer. Love, Anne @ Have you or your parents ever —_@ You want to invite your friend to your party, ‘organised a housewarming ‘What would you say to him/her? party? What was it ike?Special events ~ Customs - Traditions __secione Listening Tip: Listen carefully o the text and fill in the blanks with answers which make sense with the parts of the sentences given. A. Presistening activity Look Answer the questions. bite my nails: use your teeth to cut your @ Do you like going to parties? What parties? nails @ How do you usually spend New Year's Day? cater for: provide food and drinks for a @ Do you often have parties at your home? social event When is your next birthday? Listening Test: TASK TYPE - Sentence completion (First: P2) You will hear a conversation among the members of a family. For questions 1-10 complete the sentences. H's New Year's Day and they are making [New Years Resotuions (al Frances i planning to look fr [anewis SO Mum asks lan to check [outine universes Ji) or paces next yea. lan suggests having a [jontpary ——=SC*~iRY) wth Frances Frances restaurant cote for partes at [ine Fetes otet —_[B) Dad worries that choosing the hots forthe partis going tobe [an awuly excensive ——~(B) solution Dad's idea is to throw the party by hiring {the school hall [TF] 2228 to be able to ‘spend more money on the band, ‘The band they are talking abouts the [ Cat Fish Brothers 1a] lan says that his mother doesn't have @ good [ sense of hurnour [Bike Uncte Bob. Each of thems going to invite around [50 (fifty) [HO] People. 23)Speaking Tip: in Part 3 of the speaking paper, you will be given a discussion question together with five written ‘prompts and you will be asked to answer the question by exploring the different prompts. You do not ‘need to use all five different prompts. At the end you will be asked a second question to encourage you to come to a decision but don't worry if you can't (4 minutes) Improve your speaking skills (common mistakes) ‘Spot tho mistakes in the given sentences blow and correct them. There may be two mistakes in one sentence. i best 41. Why oni start wit the Halloween party? 5. This ign the batfor choice we 2. thnks good idea, doesnt? could do. 3. How about ofganisé a karaoke competition? 6. We've talked about everything 4. Why not eSo68itg something more interesteu? ‘except from the school trip. Tip: In the exam don't panic if you don't understand ‘ question, Ack your eager eryenene) Find information on the Internet about: Notting ese kero Carnival or A famous British or American custom example, (eg. Thanksgiving, Pancake’ Tuesday ec.) “Could you please repeat ‘Work in a group, write a short summary and present the question?” four work in class. J Part 1 (2 minutes) fe Questions about yourself ‘Special events - Customs — Traditions 1. Which is your favourite special occasion? 2. Do you lke leaming about the customs of other cultures? 3. What was the happiest event of your life? Part 3 (4 minutes) ‘Speculating and Decision Making A.. Before you start, read the Speaking Helpline carefully. Use as many phrases as you can to make your dialogue flow in a natural way. f Speaking Helpline Useful Phrases/Expressions Opening Disagreeing Where should we startbegin? | don't think ths isa goodinteresting idea/choice, Let’ starvbegin wth... Not exact! Why not choose the. How about starting with..2 1m not sure about that. | bet nobody would be interested init | wouldn't agree with you. How about choosing... Agreeing "Tm not sure 'd go along with this. Lagree with you. You are right Closing Absolutely! | think we've decided the... haven't we? That's @ good point! I suppose we've already decided. | hadn't thought ofthis. | think we've talked about everything. That's true/greatiight! Great! 'd ove to... {really lke the idea of Yes, it sounds exciting fo me. eccccccceSpecial events ~ Customs - Traditi Learning how to participate in a conversation B. Part 3 - Collaborative Task Interlocutor: Now I'd like you to talk about something together for about two minutes. (3 minutes for groups of three), 'd like you to imagine that you are members of the Students’ School Board and you are asked to choose and organise events which would be interesting for students to take part in. Here are some events you might find interesting and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Look at the task in the box below. You have 15 seconds. Now, talk to each other about how interesting these events would be. Candidates: 2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of three) Interlocutor: Thank you. Now you have about a minute (for pairs and groups of three) to decide which three events you would choose and why. Candidates: 1 minute (for pairs and groups of three) Thank you ‘evening walk in the city centre lecture on future careers day trip by the seaside C. Now listen tothe dlalogue for the task above and tick some of the opening and closing expressions which are used In It 1, a) Will we start with the Karaoke competition? [_] 3, a) That's a good reason why students prefer it. (_] b) How about starting with the Karaoke ') That's a good point! | hadn't thought of that. [1] ‘competition? [1] 4, a) Well | think we have decided which three 2. a) | absolutely disagree with what you've just ‘events to choose, haven't we? LV] told me. 1] ») I don't think they like what we have chosen. [~] b) I'm not sure I'd go along with this. | bet nobody would be interested in it. [V) D. Part 4 (4 minutes) Further questions on the topic. Discuss the questions with your partner. 4. How can a party be made successful? 2. Do you lke attending fancy dress parties? Why? Why not? 3. Do you lke going to special events? What are they like? 4. Why should people keep their traditions! customs? 5. Are social events important for people? 2)Section C Gee Writing an informal letter/email of invitation A. Answer the following questions. 1. Do you wit ltrsfesmais to ends or do you peer sending them ter messages or phoring tem instead? Why? Why not? 2. When Ivtng tend or somebody you know wel to. special occasion, what would you refer to? 5, How would you start teresa ta end? 1) Dear + name end sumame (6)Deer + name 4, How would you finish an informal letter? @yours,Love, ) Yours faithfully, your name ++your name and surname B. Find out the paragraphs for the Introduction and the Conclusion of an informal letter of in by using | or C in the boxes. 1. Well, that's all about it. Hope you can make it.) 2. Sorry | haven't written for so long. Anyway, like to invite you to my engagement party on the 27*November.[T] 3. twas nice to hear from you. Guess what's happened! r've got my degree and Id like you {to come to my graduation party. [T] 4, Wel, that's all for now. I can't wait to see you al, (C) 5. Drop me a tine and let me know if you can come. [C] 6. 'd ike to invite you toa local graft exhibition ‘and I'd really ove tf you could come. (T] 7. | must go now. Keep in touch and give my regards to everyone. [C) C. Read the extracts of the two paragraphs of the Main Body of the letters below and choose the given opening sentences in the box to complete them. ‘¢ Now lat me tell you about the ceremony itself ¢ I'm sure welll have a fantastic and memorable evening Preparations have already started for this big event. ‘@ The graduation ceremony will be held at the University’s Great Hall + Preparations have already started for this bia event. (1):The concerts ‘going to take place at the local stadium and alot of fans are coming to listen to “The Scorpions’ their favourite rock group lve. Paragraph aaa I'm sure well have a fantastic and memorable evening (>) and guess ‘halt I've heard that all the tickets have already been sold out. Paragraph sae Paragraph _“‘The araduation ceremony,will be held.at Za. the.universitys Great Hall(3), We are all on the move. You know, hiring gowns and inviting friends and relatives... Now let me tell you about the, . seremony itselt_ (4). First, we'll be ‘awarded the degrees, and photos will be taken of us all wearing the traditional ‘graduation gown and cap...” D. Read your task and answer the questions below. Who are you writing to? ‘What's the purpose of your letter? ‘What would the style of your letter be? 1a) Formal Informal 4. How would you start it? a) Dear name Dear + surname +name 5. How would you sign off? Yours, 'b) Sincerely, (yourname) (your name+surname)Special events ~ Customs - Traditions E. Read the model letter. Model letter How are Reet freee tngnged mel te tnstin yaa her oxpagentent pry on coca teh Seer, ac Shell throw the party at our holiday hone and has uy dad for the a Qprden. As for muy muune? She's ix charge of the fla Arrangements andl of the caterers who are going to Ld el hot dishes forthe big occasion. ce uep inthe, arrive quite ear to ah vue tell you tat Lets of our frien kth our mews. afer the eoupl 2 ‘will be munde and ther well dance the might away! BY Lloe playing the music we'd Like sound excising? F. How to plan the letter Look atthe plan below, read the points carefully and find them In the model. Then underline them and number them. Paragraphs Points Introduction: © invitation to an Paragraph 1 ‘engagement party Mention the reason for | date - time waiting Main Body: ‘© holiday home Paragraph 2 ‘© garden party Give details ‘© tables and chairs (arrangements) ‘© decorations ‘© flower arrangements, caterers Paragraph 3 eer Give more details / Siscestaneanaas information about the | dance event ‘© DJ plays the music Conclusion: Paragraph 4 ‘© Hope to come. Repeat invitation —. reply G. Read the sot phrases below before you write your later. Useful Set Phrases for an informal letter Greeting © Dear + name, /Hi* name, Hello + name, Introduction: Paragraph 1 How are you doing? How are you? / How are you keeping? haven't heard from you for ages. was glad to hear from you. Sorry I haven't writen to you recently. ‘Just thought of dropping you a line and Conclusion: Paragraph 4 That's all for now! Well, 'd better finish off here. Can't wait for your answer. Let me know if you can came, Hope you can make it © Look forward to hearing from youlsesing you. Signing off © Love, (+ name) © Yours, (+ name) © Lots ofkisses, (+ name) © Take care, (+ name) © Best wishes, (+ name) H. Your Task You'd like to invite your friend to spend Christmas Day with you and your family because hol she is away from his/her home. Write about: ‘@ what preparations you are making @ how you are going to celebrate it together Write your letter. Write between 140 and 190 words in an appropriate style.Succeed in CAE Advanced Practice Tests 10 Cambridge English: Advanced - CAE Practice Tests Exam Guide analysing all the diferent exam tasks forthe 4 Papers of the 2015 CAE exam. 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