Focus 3. Unit 8. Resources 43-48
Resource 43 Help!
8.1 Vocabulary (word formation)
Student AJohn was a 1............. (home) man who lived on the streets in Peter’s 2............. (neighbour).
Peter decided to help him out. He gave him a laptop, some books about computing and offered to give him classes in writing computer programs. Peter’s friends thought he was crazy – they predicted that John would sell the laptop. However, Peter’s 3............. (kind) paid off. John studied hard. He was a 4 ............. (rely) student and he did well. Now, he isn’t 5 ............. (job) any more – he has regular 6 ............. (employ) from a computer software company. He lives in a small flat. Peter and John have become friends. Their 7............. (friend) is proof that when you believe in people, miracles can happen!
Pictures for Student B’s story
Student B
Ellen was a very 1............. (create) person who worked designing adverts. She was 2............. (enthusiasm) about her job and worked hard at it. However, she found it very 3 ............. (stress) because her boss Sally was not a 4............. (sympathy) person. Sally always criticised everything she did and never showed any 5 ............. (appreciate) for Ellen’s hard work. She never gave her a hand when she asked her to do extra work. Then one day everything changed – Sally had a serious accident and nearly died. After she recovered she became a better boss. She was more 6............. (sense). When there was extra work, she helped and she often put a smile on Ellen’s face because she told jokes. Working with her was fun. Now Ellen is very 7............. (hope) about the future!
Pictures for Student A’s story
Resource 44 : Good news
8.1 Vocabulary (word formation)
1 ............. (home-adjective) Billy Ray Harris was begging on the streets of Kansas City.
Sarah Darling walked past and dropped some coins into his 2 ............. (collectÜnoun) cup.
The next day she realised that her diamond 3............. (engage-noun) ring had dropped
into the cup with the coins. She went back to find Harris, not feeling very 4.............
(hope-adjective). But she was surprised when he remembered her and returned the
ring. A jeweller had offered Harris $4,000 for the ring. But he was an 5.............
(honour-adjective) man and he kept the ring in case the woman returned. To show their
6 ............. (appreciate-noun), Sarah Darling and her husband collected money for Harris.
The story went viral online and 7............. (donate-plural noun) arrived from all over the
world. The final total was $185,000. Harris doesn’t sleep rough now, and is no longer
8 .............(job-adjective). He has part-time 9 ............. (employ-noun), has been
reunited with his family and has a new 10............. (friendly-noun) with the Darlings.
Resource 45 : Can you help me?
8.2 Grammar (have something done)
Work cards
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You need to have your hair cut.
You also want to have your house painted.
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You want to get a burglar alarm installed.
You would also like to have a piercing done.
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You want to get security lights installed.
You also want to have your laptop repaired.
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You want to have some programs installed on your new computer.
You also want to get your hair dyed.
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You would like to have your car repaired.
You also want to have your eyes tested.
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You need to have a new table made.
You also need to have your motorbike repaired.
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You need to have your glasses repaired.
You would also like to get a new kitchen door made.
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You want to have a painting framed.
You also want to get a tattoo.
Role cards
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You are a hairdresser. You charge €20 for a haircut.
You also dye people’s hair for €30.
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You are a painter. You charge €350 to paint a house.
You also fit new doors for €100.
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You install burglar alarms for €150.
You also install security lights for €90.
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You are an IT specialist. You repair desktop and laptop computers for €60.
You also install new programs for people for €10.
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You are a tattoo artist. You do tattoos for €30.
You also do body piercings for €15.
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You are an optician. You test people’s eyes for €10.
You also repair people’s glasses for €15.
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You are a carpenter. You make tables for €50.
You also frame paintings and photos for €30.
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You are a mechanic. You repair cars for €100 and motorbikes for €50.
Resource 46 : Test yourself pairwork activities
Vocabulary (Lesson 8.1)
1a Complete the sentences with the correct noun form of the words in the box.
appreciate employ friend kind stupid
1 My friends think that it’s more and more difficult to find stable .
2 We’d like to express our for his achievements.
3 It was a simple act of but made me feel much better.
4 John showed his when he asked that question.
5 When I met Tony I didn’t know we would form a lifelong .
Student B answers
1 engagement
2 neighbourhood
3 donation
4 cruelty
5 helpfulness
1b Complete the sentences with the correct noun form of the words in the box.
cruel donate engage helpful neighbour
1 I’m looking for an outstanding ring for my future wife.
2 This is close to the centre, but it’s not the best place to live.
3 The of a million dollars helped the charity start a few important projects.
4 The man has been accused of to animals.
5 I’m not surprised by her – she’s a very kind person.
Student A answers
1 employment
2 appreciation
3 kindness
4 stupidity
5 friendship
Grammar (Lesson 8.2)
3a Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1 This book (write) almost 300 years ago.
2 It’s the most popular attraction here – it (visit) by a million people so far.
3 These cakes (love) by everyone in my family.
4 You cannot drive that car – it (repair) at the moment.
5 The minister has promised that a skating park (build) here next year.
Student B answers
1 is visited
2 will be finished
3 have been arrested
4 were being installed
5 was looked
3b Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1 This is the biggest library here – it (visit) by hundreds of readers every day.
2 I don’t believe the new stadium (finish) on time.
3 Two suspects (arrest) so far.
4 When I last visited my home town, new street lamps (install) in the main square.
5 I think that last night the door (lock) at around 10 p.m.
Student A answers
1 was written
2 has been visited
3 are loved
4 is being repaired
5 will be built
2a Read the definitions and write the adjectives. Use the suffixes in the box. The first letter of each adjective is given.
-able -ful -ic -less -ve
1 Someone who believes that certain things will happen is h......... .
2 Someone who can understand other people’s feelings is s......... .
3 Someone who thinks about his/her possessions is m......... .
4 Someone who has nowhere to live is h......... .
5 Someone you can depend on is r......... .
Student B answers
1 jobless
2 imaginative
3 stressful
4 honourable
5 sympathetic
2b Read the definitions and write the adjectives. Use the suffixes in the box. The first letter of each adjective is given.
-able -ful -ic -less -ve
1 Someone who is unemployed is j ......... .
2 Someone who has lots of new idea is i......... .
3 Something that makes you worry a lot is s......... .
4 Some action or activity that should be respected is h......... .
5 Someone who is worried about other people’s problems is s......... .
Student A answers
1 hopeful
2 sensitive
3 materialistic
4 homeless
5 reliable
Resource 47 : To help or not to help?
Focus review 8, Speaking
advantage benefit disadvantage disadvantages drawbacks good
honest into mean opinion rather thing
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a There are a lot of advantages and d__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ .
b What I m__ __ __ is that …
c To be h__ __ __ __ __ , I think that …
d I’m really g__ __ __ at …
e The main a__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ of … is that …
f I’d r__ __ __ __ __ do …
g Another d__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ of … is that …
h … isn’t my t__ __ __ __ at all.
i I’m really i__ __ __ …
j There are d__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ too.
k In my o__ __ __ __ __ __ , …
l One b__ __ __ __ __ __ of … is that …
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• put a smile on someone’s face
• take up a lot of time/take time away from your duties/studies
• become less selfish and more generous
• think about other, less fortunate people
• understand people and the world better
• make someone’s day
• show your enthusiasm and generosity
Resource 48 As far as I am concerned, ...
Focus review 8, Writing
Children should be sent to school at the age of six. Do you agree?
Nowadays many people are of the opinion that sending children to school at the age of six is a bad idea.
In my 1 v__ __ __ , they should start primary education when they turn seven.
To 2 b__ __ __ __ with, children at the age of six may not be mature and independent enough to function effectively in a new environment. At school, when a young person has to follow certain standards and rules, children may find it difficult to adapt to the new requirements and as a result could become stressed and unhappy.
3 N __ __ __ , I would like to 4 p __ __ __ __ out that attending school is likely to restrict children’s spontaneity.They might have problems spending a few hours behind the desk, focused on the board and the teachers’
words. 5 In o __ __ __ __ words, attending school could be an unpleasant experience for them.
6 L __ __ __ __ __ , it 7 s __ __ __ __ to me that attending school at the age of six does not improve a child’s knowledge or prospects for the future. 8 For e __ __ __ __ __ __ , a friend of mine, who began his school
education at the age of six did not achieve more than other students.
9 To c __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ , I do not think that sending children to school before they turn seven should be
the norm. Childhood is a unique time in a person’s life and it should be respected by politicians and parents.
Another way to say this is … As far as I am concerned, … Finally, … First, …
For instance … I am inclined to believe … I would like to emphasise …
In addition, … In conclusion, … In summary, … Moreover, … To my mind, …
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