Laser B2 Extra Reading
Unit 1
Reading 1
Vocabulary
Write a word to
complete each sentence.
approach
behave
blame
breath
common
criticism
disappointment
express
negative
patch
1 He couldn't
find the right words to __________ his feelings.
2 Best
friends almost always have a lot in __________.
3 When people
fight, they spend too much time trying to find out who's to __________.
4 If you have
a problem with your friend, you should __________ them about it.
5 Don't worry
about Roger. He's just going through a rough __________.
6 Parents
expect their children to __________ in a respectful way to others.
7 It was a
major __________ when Sue found out her friend had been telling lies about her.
8 If someone
is upset, it's best not to say anything __________ around them.
9 If you have
bad news for a friend, take a deep __________ and explain things slowly and
calmly.
10 He doesn't
take __________ well, so choose your words carefully.
Grammar
Choose
the correct words to complete each sentence.
1 I discuss
/ discussed my problem with my friends often.
2 My dad is
looking / looks like he's annoyed.
3 Martha has
/ is having a headache at the moment.
4 Do you and
your parents have arguments? Yes, we have / do.
5 I am
believing / believe that Mark and I are best friends.
6 Lisa called
/ calls Paula yesterday to discuss her problem.
7 When people
make / made mistakes, they should apologise.
8 What did
/ do you and Jim talk about last weekend?
Reading
Choose the correct
answers.
1 The reading
text is from a(n)
A magazine.
B newspaper.
C problem page.
D
online blog.
2 The text
says friendships are
A always balanced.
B often balanced.
C rarely balanced.
D all well
balanced.
3 The first
step in making a relationship work is
A being reasonable with demands
B expecting perfection
C being perfect
D feeling
disappointed.
4 It's
especially important to choose the right moment to say something
A supportive.
B positive.
C negative.
D natural.
5 Since we
all make mistakes, we should
A give up on having a good relationship.
B learn to accept others for who they are.
C do more to stop making them.
D find out
whose fault they are.
Speaking
1 Have you
had problems with a family member? How did you solve it?
2 Work in
pairs. Imagine you are upset with something your partner said recently. Explain
how it made you feel, why it's a problem, and what you want your partner to do
about it. When you finish, swap roles.
Reading 1
Vocabulary
Match the words with
the similar meanings.
1 suitable ___ A
creek
2
accommodation ___ B fog
3 live out ___ C
make happen
4 cultural
identity ___ D
utter
5 stream ___ E
appropriate
6 valley ___ F
national heritage
7 property ___ G
lodging
8 isolation ___ H
canyon
9 mist ___ I
land
10 sheer ___ J
loneliness
Grammar
Choose the correct
answers to complete the sentences.
1 We
__________ at a resort for two weeks when you arrived in London.
A stayed B had been staying C are staying
2 My
neighbourhood __________ busier these days because of all the tourists.
A is getting B was getting C
gets
3 I was
worried that we __________ to miss our bus back to the hotel.
A were going B had been going C are going
4 I can't go
on holiday in May. I __________ my exams then.
A have been doing B was doing C 'm doing
5 I
__________ around town for hours and now my legs hurt.
A had been walking B am walking C have been walking
6 I
__________ in Barcelona for two months last year.
A live B am living C
was living
7 Margie was
upset when I saw her because she __________ with the hotel manager.
A had been arguing B has been arguing C
is arguing
8 Where
__________ on holiday this summer?
A are you going B
were you going C do you go
Reading
Complete each sentence
with one word from the text.
1 The writer
took his daughter to a __________ in Montana.
2 Lewis and
Clark were two __________ who forged America's cultural identity.
3 The place
where the writer's daughter bought boots had __________ clothes.
4 Trapper
Cabin comes with a __________ that will get you to your breakfast.
5 The writer's
daughter plans to become an apprentice __________ some day.
Speaking
1 Would you
like to go on a holiday like the one the writer went on? Why? / Why not?
2 What sort
of activities do you like to do on holiday?
3 Which new
activity would you like to try? Why?
Reading 2
Vocabulary
Each of the words in
bold is in the wrong sentence. Write the correct word or phrase.
1 The
Mediterranean is a popular summer break for people of northern Europe. __________
2 Mark is a
real scenery – he never misses a chance to go for an adventure holiday. __________
3 The
trekkers started off on their journey into the great destination. __________
4 The team
will lounge on a journey to visit the South Pole this May. __________
5 The
beachside resorts flock to Jeff and Lisa because they like to swim. __________
6 Katy and
George did nothing but cater around the pool on their holiday. __________
7 Because of
high temperatures, people will set off to the beaches this weekend. __________
8 Erica took
pictures of the breathtaking daredevil surrounding the resort. __________
9 The winter unknown
at our school lasts for three weeks. __________
10 Luxury
hotels appeal to wealthy travellers by offering high-end services. __________
Grammar
Match to make
sentences.
1 Our hotel
was so ___ A time
to see everything in the city.
2 The tour
guide was so ___ B many people there to have a good time.
3 Iceland is
such ___ C
cold that we had to wear coats indoors.
4 Our tour
guide was such ___ D
go to Sweden in the summer.
5 The hotel
was too ___ E
expensive for any of us to afford it.
6 There were
too ___ F
a nice person and very informative.
7 I didn't
have enough ___ G camping while on holiday now.
8 There
aren't enough ___ H clean towels in the hotel
room.
9 We used to
___ I
a beautiful place to have a holiday.
10 We are used
to ___ J
rude that we left the tour early.
Reading
Choose the correct
answers.
1 In the
past, winter holidays have meant going
A to sporting evenings.
B mountain trekking.
C skiing.
D to lounge by
the pool.
2 Chamonix in
the French Alps offers activities for
A beginners and experts.
B professionals only.
C fast skiers.
D beginners
only.
3 The Ice
Hotel in Jukkasjarvi is made from
A 100 tons of snow.
B 100 tons of ice.
C 300 tons of ice.
D 300
reindeer skins.
4 The Snow
Festival is held at
A Jukkasjarvi.
B Chamonix.
C the Ice Hotel.
D Kiruna.
5 In
Anchorage, Alaska, there is a special tour by
A snowmobile.
B sled.
C automobile.
D glacier.
Speaking
1 Are there
any strange places to go on holiday in your country? What's strange about them?
2 In which
season do you prefer to go on holiday? Why?
3 Are you
going on holiday any time soon? Where are you going and who are you going with?
Unit 3
Vocabulary
Choose the correct word
to complete each collocation.
1 surveillance
/ monitoring video
2 home equipment
/ appliance
3 unfolding
/ unwrapping events
4 built-in
/ included technology
5 online database
/ warehouse
6 mobile device
/ machine
7 predictive
/ calculated text
8 receipt
/ barcode scanner
9 smartphone cam
/ app
10 LCD screen
/ television
Grammar
Choose the correct
answers to complete the sentences.
1 I
__________ a computer engineer when I grow up.
A 'm B 'm being C
'm going to be
2 I have an
idea – __________ on the internet for the answer?
A will we look B shall we look C are we going to look
3 By the time
I leave university, I __________ how to do computer programming.
A will be learning B will learn C
will have learned
4 I'm sure
one day we __________ cars that don't use petrol.
A will drive B are driving C
drive
5 By this
time tomorrow, I __________ the new museum of technology.
A am visiting B visit C
will be visiting
6 Jesse
__________ be playing video games. His console is broken.
A won't B can't C isn't going to
7 I
__________ a new laptop this weekend.
A will have bought B buy C 'm buying
8 I know what
to do for the party. I __________ my MP3 player so we can listen to music.
A 'm bringing B 'll bring C
bring
Reading
Complete each sentence
with one word from the text.
1 The title
of the website competition is the __________ Birthday Competition.
2 The website
states that there are online dictionaries with large __________.
3 Progress in
translation is being made through the use of __________ text.
4 The
monetary value of the Smart Manager fridge is__________.
5 You can
communicate with the Smart Manager fridge using a __________ app.
Speaking
1 Would you
like to have any of these gadgets in your home? Why?
2 What sort
of gadgets do you have in your home? Do you use them often?
3 Work in
pairs. Discuss the different gadgets you've used or heard of and decide which
ones are the most useful for school, for home or for work.
Reading 2
Vocabulary
Write a word to
complete each sentence.
brainwave
chisel
coiled
devised
granted
laboratory
patent
rights
sealed
shielded
spare
undeterred
1 Many things
were invented by people who were working in their __________ time.
2 The springs
in a mattress are simply pieces of __________ wire.
3 The eye
goggles __________ Martin's eyes while he was working with hot metal.
4 Debra
visited City Hall to take out a __________ on her invention.
5 Companies
often buy the __________ from inventors to produce their ideas.
6 The latest
__________ from the tech inventor was a voice-recognition tap!
7 We
shouldn't take computers for __________ – work was more difficult before their
creation.
8 The
scientist was busy working in his __________ on a new formula for window
cleaner.
9 Karla kept
on working through the night, __________ by the numerous failed attempts.
10 Thomas
__________ the plastic bag so that the contents would not fall out.
11 You can use
a __________ to scrap the paint off of this surface.
12 Michael __________
a plan to reduce recycling costs in cities.
Grammar
Choose the correct
answer to complete each sentence.
1 Is this the
/ a camcorder that you bought last weekend?
2 I would like
to buy a / the new DVD player when we go shopping tomorrow.
3 My brother
likes to play the / - video games for hours and hours.
4 Fax machines
have been around since - / the 1960s.
5 We can't
watch the film as soon as / until you plug in the television!
6 I'm going
to adjust the satellite dish while / when you'll be looking at the
screen.
7 The
security system will turn off before / until we enter the house.
8 Can I
listen to your MP3 player while / after you've finished with it?
Reading
Choose the correct
answers.
1 Why did
Walter Hunt want to invent something?
A to make millions
B to become famous
C to repay a friend
D to solve a
problem
2 Where was
the inventor of the ice-cream cone from?
A Italy
B St Louis
C New York
D Syria
3 Bette
Nesmith invented correction fluid
A at work.
B in a science lab.
C in her home.
D by mistake.
4 Who did
Bette Nesmith finally sell her invention to?
A a musician
B Gillette
C IBM
D a typist
5 The first
pull-open tin appeared in
A 1858 .
B 1870 .
C 1904.
D 1966.
Speaking
1 Which of
these inventions do you think is most useful today? Which is the least useful?
Why?
2 What things
do you imagine were invented recently? Have they been helpful for people?
3 Some things,
like video tapes, are inventions that were once useful but are no longer used.
Can you think of any other items like this and what has replaced them?
Unit 4
Reading 1
Vocabulary
Choose the correct
answers to complete the sentences.
1 Mary
__________ from her parents’ business experience when she started her company.
A invested B
promoted C helped D benefited
2 Because
Simon works so many hours, he is __________ at his job.
A successful B
rewarding C satisfying D valuable
3 Many people
learn what their __________ in life are while at university.
A targets B
aims C wishes D points
4 Barbara
became a jewellery maker because it's her __________ in life.
A feeling B
passion C excitement D craze
5 Hard work
and __________ are needed to make a business work.
A attention B
designation C dedication D affection
6 Janet wore
her best suit to the meeting to __________ her interviewer.
A emphasise B
highlight C showcase D impress
7 If you ever
come __________ a brilliant idea, you should stop at nothing to make it happen.
A round B
into C over D
across
8 No class
can tell you how to __________ a business – you have to learn by experience.
A work B
push C run D drive
9 Neil met
with the __________ and presented them with good news about their accounts.
A clients B
consumers C customers D colleagues
10 Nancy
worked in advertising until she decided to become a(n) __________ and open her
own business.
A manufacturer B
advertiser C billionaire D entrepreneur
11 Rachel
wasn't doing well in the __________ of architecture, so she switched to
interior design.
A company B
field C organisation D
industry
12 Owning a
company is difficult, but you've got the __________ to make your own decisions.
A separation B
division C
independence D isolation
Grammar
Underline the mistakes
in these sentences and write the correct word.
1 If I had a
million dollars, I will buy a house by the sea. __________
2 If you
worked too many hours, you will have problems with your health. __________
3 Mum said
she'll employ me in her company as long that I promise to work hard.
__________
4 What would
you do if you find a bag of money in the street? __________
5 Let's take
cash with us as case the café doesn't take cards. __________
6 If you
didn't find a good job, you'll take whatever you can get. __________
7 If I am
you, I would work for less money and do what I like. __________
8 I would
give my employees more benefits when I owned my own company. __________
Reading
Choose true (T) or
false (F).
1 Marc
Maiffret had made his fortune by the time he was seventeen. T / F
2 Mike Becker
put $35,000 into his business to start it. T
/ F
3 Mountain
resorts have already built areas for Andy Wolf's invention. T / F
4 Robert
Tuchman was already quite successful when he started his business. T / F
5 John
Christakos advises young entrepreneurs to work for other companies before they
start their own. T / F
Speaking
1 Which
businessperson from the article do you find most interesting? Why?
2 What kind
of business would you start up if you had the chance?
3 Work in
pairs. Imagine that you have inherited ten million euros. Discuss what you
would do with the money while your partner gives you some alternative ideas.
When you have finished, swap roles.
Reading 2
Vocabulary
Match each word to the
correct synonym.
1 decency ___ A certainly
2 restrictions ___ B
proper
3 persuade ___ C
revenue
4 irrelevant ___ D
unnecessary
5 imply ___ E
use
6 preference ___ F
favourite
7 undoubtedly ___ G
convince
8 consumption ___ H
limitations
9 moral ___ I
mean
10 profit ___ J
correctness
Grammar
Choose the correct
answers to complete the sentences.
1 I don't
have __________ time at the moment, but I can stay a little longer.
A many B
much C little
2 Advertising
tells us if we spend __________ money on something, it must be good.
A lots B
many C a lot of
3 I don't
know much about money, but I have __________ knowledge on the subject.
A little B
a few C a little
4 The office
gave her __________ piece of paper that tells her how to claim the money.
A - B
a C much
5 She's
bought __________ clothes from an expensive designer shop.
A a few B
a little C much
6 All coins
are made of some kind of __________ metal.
A - B
a C the
7 Sorry, but
I have got __________ cash with me. I'll have to put it on my account.
A not much B
only a little C only a few
8 Do you know
how __________ people have got savings in the bank these days?
A little B
much C many
Reading
Choose the correct word
or phrase to complete each sentence.
1 The article
discusses advertising mainly in regards to adults / children.
2 Greece /
The UK has rules for broadcasting adverts for slimming products.
3 Teachers
/ Parents say they know what shows children watch by the games they play.
4
Advertisements focus more on consumer character / products these days.
5 Companies
are somewhat / not at all concerned about children's well-being.
Speaking
1 Do you
agree that adverts can give useful information? Give an example of helpful or
unhelpful adverts.
2 Work in
pairs. Ask each other about things you have bought as a result of advertising
or would like to buy because you saw an advertisement.
Unit 5
Reading 1
Vocabulary
Each of the words in
bold is in the wrong sentence. Write the correct word.
1 After his
mum's constant guidance, Henry finally took out the rubbish. __________
2 Dan arranged
a family holiday so he and his family could do some spotlight. __________
3 Family guidelines
improve when families spend leisure time together. __________
4 A parent's
role is to give negotiation to their children to make good decisions. __________
5 A recent
study shone a development on the dangers of computer addiction. __________
6 Not enough
studying can get in the way of a child's educational relationships. __________
7 She could
tell by her dad's facial nagging that he was not happy with her mark. __________
8 After hours
of expression, Mark convinced his parents to buy him a laptop. __________
9 Parents
must set psychologist in the home concerning computer usage. __________
10 Dr Noah
Rampling is a bonding who specialises in family matters. __________
Grammar
Say if the following
sentences show permission, ability,
obligation or advice.
1 Do we have
to go on holiday in Italy again? __________
2 You may go
to the music concert with Alan if you are home by 10pm.
__________
3 I think you
should spend less time chatting online and more time studying. __________
4 Margie can
do snowboarding and cross-country skiing. __________
5 You must
pick your brother up from the airport when his plane lands. __________
6 Could you
ski when you were five years old? __________
7 You can
talk to your friend on the phone after your homework's finished. __________
8 We mustn't
use a computer for hours at a time or it will hurt our eyes. __________
Reading
Answer the questions
about the text.
1 Where is
this article from?
____________________________________________________________
2 What does
the term 'fomo' involve?
____________________________________________________________
3 What does
Barnaby Lenon believe computer use is doing harm to?
____________________________________________________________
and
____________________________________________________________
4 What advice
does Lenon give parents about handheld devices?
____________________________________________________________
5 What does
Dr Aric Sigman say screen time for 3- to 7-year-olds should be?
____________________________________________________________
Speaking
1 Do you
think people worry too much about children’s computer use? Why?
2 Work in
pairs. Imagine you are organising a new summer camp for children. Think of as
many leisure activities as you can for children to do and discuss the benefits
and drawbacks of each. Decide on two ideas you definitely think should take
place at the camp, then share your ideas with the class.
Reading 2
Vocabulary
Choose
the correct word to complete each sentence.
1 Most
swimming pools are rectangular / swallow in shape.
2 Be careful
when you jump off the diving wood / board!
3 The notion
/ combination behind a water park
is that swimming isn't fun enough on its own.
4 Sandra
didn't go down the water slide because it was too sharp / steep.
5 David splashed
/ waved his sister in the face with sea water.
6 The two
water slides twist / flow round each other at least ten times before
they end.
7 Fun parks
have many reasonable / exhilarating rides that are fun for the whole
family.
8 The pool is
in a(n) enclosed / closed area so that you can swim in it all year
round.
9 The
whirlpool has got a station / channel of water that spins round the
middle.
10 This water
park shouts / boasts the highest water slides in the world!
Grammar
Choose the correct
answers to complete the sentences.
1 That was
the __________ water park I've ever been to!
A exciting B most exciting C
more exciting
2 Her new
swimming suit is __________ than the one she had last year.
A nicest B
nice C
nicer
3 I think the
film was not __________ the play.
A better B as good as C
the best
4 Going to
the park this weekend is __________ than travelling to Paris for the day.
A reasonable B most reasonable C
more reasonable
5 Scotland is
the __________ place from home that I've visited.
A most far B further C
furthest
6 __________
on a rollercoaster before?
A You have ridden B You have ever ridden C
Have you ever ridden
7 __________
want to go with me to the museum?
A Do you still B You do still C
Do still you
8 What
__________ wrong at the concert you went to last night?
A did you go B went C
did go
9 __________
in Wimberley an interesting place to go for the day?
A The theme park is B Is the theme park C Is this the theme park
10 Who
__________ my number to at the party?
A you did give B did you give C
gave you
Reading
Choose true (T) or false
(F).
1 Leisure
parks didn't vary much in the 1970s.
T / F
2 In Britain,
most water parks are completely covered.
T / F
3 Most water
slides these days allow you to slide down them in a variety of positions.
T / F
4 The lazy
pool is a more elaborate version of the rapids.
T / F
5 The 'death
slide' is not a particularly dangerous ride.
T / F
Speaking
1 Have you
ever been to a water park? Did you enjoy it? Why? / Why not?
2 Which would
you prefer – an indoor swimming experience, or somewhere outdoors, like an
open-air pool or the Mediterranean Sea? What are the benefits and drawbacks of
each?
Unit 6
Reading 1
Vocabulary
Write a word to
complete each sentence.
access
agriculture
conservation
drought
evaporation
extinct
inferior
leak
reservoir
vast
1 Water
trickled down from a small __________ in the pipe on the side of the wall.
2 There are
__________ amounts of fresh water locked in the Arctic and Antarctic ice
shields.
3 We should
all practice water __________ so there's more of it to go round.
4 Regions in
Africa often suffer from __________, causing farms to dry up.
5 Water
systems in the developing world are __________ to those in the industrialised
world.
6 Millions of
people in the world do not have __________ to fresh, clean, drinkable water.
7 More food
is produced by __________ today than in the past.
8 Many
species of animals will soon be __________ if more isn't done to protect their
habitats.
9 This
freshwater __________ provides drinking water for the whole city.
10 Water in
the sea rises to the sky through the process of __________.
Grammar
Complete the sentences
using the correct passive form of the verb in brackets.
1 Too many
trees in protected forests __________ (cut
down) every year.
2 I love
nature and I don't want animals in the wild __________ (harm).
3 The air in
this area __________ (pollute) by
factories for a very long time now.
4 Even after
__________ (punish), companies still damage the environment.
5 I can't
believe it! Those ugly buildings __________ (tear down)!
6 After the
storm, there were many leaks in our house __________ (repair).
7 Do you know
when the new recycling centre __________ (build)?
8 If someone
damages an area of a park, it should __________ (deal) by park authorities.
Reading
Complete the sentence
with a word or phrase from the text.
1 The amount
of water on the planet that's salty is __________.
2 By building
__________, we threaten the livelihood of fish.
3 Mexico City
loses enough water to meet the needs of __________.
4 Up to
twelve litres of water is lost every __________ if left running while brushing
teeth.
5 It is
better to __________ pavements and balconies rather than wash them.
Speaking
1 Do you
conserve water at your home? How?
2 Is there a
problem with water shortages in your country? If not, do you think it's
important to conserve water anyway? Why?
3 Work in
pairs. Imagine you work for a water company and you want to encourage people in
the community to conserve water. Think of ways in which you can inform the
public about the importance of water conservation. Decide on the two best ways
to inform your community.
Reading 2
Vocabulary
Choose the correct
answers to complete the sentences.
1 Greg was
using a(n) __________ glass to see the tiny insects better.
A increasing B
enlarging C
magnifying D expanding
2 Animal
habitats suffer from __________ when people cut down trees to make room for
homes.
A destruction B contamination C pollution D
deforestation
3 Mark has
got a small ant __________ living inside a glass box in his room.
A group B
colony C herd D nest
4 The forest
animals were moving about the forest __________ for food.
A collecting B
gathering C
foraging D storing
5 The mother
cat was busy __________ to her newborn kittens.
A watching B
minding C caring D tending
6 The farmer
put __________ on his vegetable garden so the plants would grow.
A herbicide B
fertiliser C
stimulant D pesticide
7 Fruit and
vegetables contain important __________ that our bodies need to stay healthy.
A nutrients B
contents C
ingredients D features
8 The marker
inside the rain gauge __________ how much rain has fallen each day.
A suggests B
indicates C
considers D estimates
9 Birds are
considered a __________ species because they move when seasons change.
A nomadic B
movable C
changeable D travelling
10 A drop of
strong __________ placed on the skin can cause a severe burn.
A fluid B
acid C
liquid D substance
Grammar
Use these prompts to
write sentences. Add any other words necessary.
1 My goal /
be / become / biologist
____________________________________________________________
2 Please
avoid / leave rubbish / on the beach
____________________________________________________________
3 They / not
let him / join the nature club
____________________________________________________________
4 I /
remember / visit Brighton / in 2002
____________________________________________________________
5 It got
cold, but / we / go on / sightsee
____________________________________________________________
6 We / regret
/ inform / you / we're not coming
____________________________________________________________
7 I / enjoy /
take pictures / of wild animals
____________________________________________________________
8 I / prefer
/ go on / winter holidays / go on / summer ones
____________________________________________________________
9 I / would
rather / save / the forests / create / farmland
____________________________________________________________
10 You /
better / start / recycling soon
Reading
Choose the correct word
or phrase to complete each sentence.
1 There are 50
/ more than 4,500 species of ants.
2 The worker
ants take care of the queen / queen's eggs.
3 The queen's
first eggs are eaten for survival
/ used to start a new colony.
4 Honeypot
/ Leafcutter ants locate
new food sources.
5 A nest of
army ants is made from the bodies of live ants / leaves and tree parts.
Speaking
1 What other
sorts of creatures do you find fascinating? Why?
2 Do you
think it's ever good for a certain creature to go extinct? Why? / Why not?
3 Work in
pairs. Discuss things we can do to keep animals from going extinct and the
benefits and drawbacks of each action.
Unit
7
Reading
1
Vocabulary
Write
a word to complete each sentence.
aggressive
assumed
coined
devoted
element
heart-stopping
highlight
originated
popularity
stunt
1
The many risks of riding motorbikes __________ the need to wear helmets.
2 Martina __________ several hours a day to
her ice-skating practice.
3 Many people get a thrill from extreme sports because of the __________ of risk involved.
4 Do you know who first __________ the
term 'in-line skating'?
5 The Olympic Games __________ in
Ancient Olympia, Greece.
6 Mike __________
that the brakes on his skates functioned properly, so
he didn't check them.
7
Susan is a very __________ basketball player; she's always chasing other players, taking the ball
and making quick scores.
8 When the skateboarder jumped from the top of one building to another,
it was a __________
moment.
9 Extreme sports have increased in __________, as more and more people participate in them these days.
10 The BMX racer fell off his bike while trying to do a dangerous __________ in front of the crowd.
Grammar
Choose
the correct answers to complete the sentences.
1 Barbara __________ be coming over on
Saturday as she’s got a skating competition.
A
must B can't C should
2 Mark is a star on the football field and he __________ be a famous player one day.
A
shouldn't B must C could
3 I think Erica __________ be
finishing with her tennis lesson soon.
A
should B can C ought
4
Michael __________ have
been more surprised when he scored the winning goal.
A
shouldn't B might
not C couldn't
5 You were great today! You __________ have
been practising all weekend!
A
should B must C may
6 The game didn't go well. In fact, it __________ have been the worst game this year.
A
ought to B should C might
7 Ryan __________
have been at the swimming competition yesterday, but
I'm not sure.
A
couldn't B must C may
8 Frank ought to __________ in
the marathon at this moment.
A
be participating B have
participated C participate
Reading
Choose
true (T) or false (F).
1 Extreme sports began twenty-five years ago. T / F
2 Many extreme sports have become Olympic events. T / F
3 BMX racing began in the United States. T
/ F
4 The first roller skates invented were actually in-line skates. T / F
5 In-line skaters do tricks common in other types of sports. T / F
Speaking
1 What dangers can you think of that are involved in extreme sports?
2 Should there be an age limit on who can participate in extreme sports?
What age would that be?
3 Work in pairs. Imagine that your town is organising an extreme sport
competition. Think of five or six sports that could appear in the competition.
Then decide which two would be the most exciting.
Reading
2
Vocabulary
Choose
the correct word to complete each sentence.
1 The team was on a tall / high after winning the championship.
2 She couldn't play in the match because she sprained / tripped
her ankle.
3
The coach reassured / recovered his players
that they were ready for the game.
4 When Georgia won the gold medal, she was head over heels / toes
with excitement.
5 Josh had to affect / sacrifice his free time to become a great
athlete.
6 As the game was drawing / sketching to an end, the crowd went
wild.
7 If you can't keep up the speed / pace, you'll surely fall
behind.
8 The committee decided to reinstate / retire the player after the
drug tests came back negative.
9 Lisa suffered a resentment / defeat in the first tennis match.
10 Her world fell to parts / pieces after the doctor told her she
couldn't play any more.
Grammar
Complete
the sentences with at, on or in.
1 We’re having our first volleyball practice __________ Tuesday afternoon.
2 Charles wakes up __________ dawn
to begin his sporting routine.
3 The first modern Olympic Games took place __________ 1896.
4 The sporting event will take place __________ the island of Malta.
5 We're going to watch Monica's gymnastics performance __________ 2pm.
6
Do you know if the game is playing __________ the afternoon?
7
When I arrived __________ the gym, the Zumba class was just starting.
8
Please be __________ time
for the swimming lesson next week.
9 The stadium was located __________ the
centre of town.
10 We made it just __________ time
to see our team score the winning point.
Reading
Complete
each sentence with one word from the text.
1 Because of Sandra's accident, she didn't play at __________.
2 Marcus made the decision to __________ from
professional sport.
3 Helen won a __________ in her running
competition.
4
Gordon felt that his manager had __________ him.
5 Luke thought he had failed a __________ test.
Speaking
1 Is there any
professional sportsperson that you admire? Are there any that you dislike in
particular? Why?
2 Do you think
professional sportspeople make too much money? Why?
3 At what age should a
professional sportsperson retire?
4 What should happen to
sportspeople who fail drugs tests?
Unit
8
Reading
1
Vocabulary
Each
of the words in bold is in the wrong sentence. Write the correct word.
1 There are many different jobs involved with putting on a television bulletin. __________
2 To create an exciting TV programme, you must use your qualifications. __________
3 It was never his production to become a TV weatherman, but the
opportunity came up and he took it.
__________
4 What sort of pressure do you need to be a film director? __________
5 Did you see the news intention about the train wreck in northern
India?
__________
6
The timing for the completion of the article
was at the end of the month. __________
7 Julie was under intense deadline to finish her column by the end
of the day.
__________
8 News presenters need a good sense of imagination to know when to
start talking. __________
Grammar
Write
what these people actually said.
1 Kay said she wanted to work as a scriptwriter.
____________________________________________________________
2 Martin said he had worked at a TV studio the day before.
____________________________________________________________
3 Lisa asked Tom if she could read his paper.
____________________________________________________________
4 Paul mentioned he was going to the cinema the following day.
____________________________________________________________
5 The journalist asked the director if he had had problems on the set.
____________________________________________________________
6 John said Erica would be the new presenter.
____________________________________________________________
7 Wendy said Carla wasn't enjoying that film.
____________________________________________________________
8 Harry asked how many people worked at the radio station.
____________________________________________________________
Reading
Answer the questions
about the text.
1 When did Mike Rae first become aware of special effects?
____________________________________________________________
2
How did Lisa Jenkins learn about photography?
____________________________________________________________
3 How many people cover the news stories at Planet Productions?
____________________________________________________________
4 What kind of personality should a presenter appear to have?
____________________________________________________________
5 What is the main role of directors?
____________________________________________________________
Speaking
1 Would you like to work at a TV or radio station? What do you think
would be difficult about that?
2 Should we believe everything we read or hear in the media? Why? / Why
not?
3 Who would you like to interview? What would you ask them?
Reading
2
Vocabulary
Write
a word to complete each sentence.
hampers
interface
merges
pioneer
proportion
real-time
subscriber
unbeatable
1 The founder of Apple Computers, Steve Jobs, was a __________ in his
field.
2 Jill became a __________ to the magazine through an internet offer.
3 The advertisement boasted about __________ offers in computers and
software.
4 Instant messaging is an example of __________ communication because
whatever you write is communicated straight away.
5
The social networking site's __________ allows users
to send emails and do chat messaging on the same webpage.
6 Have you got any idea of the __________ of Facebook profiles that are
actually fake?
7 If we can't find the right words to say something, this __________ our
ability to communicate effectively.
8 The software __________ your daily planner, email and company database
into one convenient application.
Grammar
Choose
the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1 Diane refused helping / to help Carla fix her webcam.
2 The journalist ordered the executive to tell / tell him the
truth.
3 They agreed to meet
/ meeting about the paper's declining sales.
4 Ralph denied looking / to look at Beverly's emails.
5 Ann got the job as presenter despite / even though she was late
for the interview.
6 Although / In spite of having little money, Nate managed to buy
a new phone.
7 I receive more than 100 emails a day. However / Although, I
don't read them all.
8 Even though / Despite the fact that she's the director's niece,
she didn't get the lead role in the film.
Reading
Choose
true (T), false (F) or doesn't say (DS).
1
At Atos, some workers spent nearly a whole day looking
at emails. T / F / DS
2 Facebook has got over a billion users now. T / F / DS
3 The percentage of emails that are unwanted is around 60%. T / F / DS
4 Users want to have more services connected to instant messaging. T / F / DS
5 Google Docs is an application centred on publishing. T / F / DS
Speaking
1 What is your favourite way to communicate with friends? Why?
2 What do you consider to be the drawbacks of using video technology?
3 Work in pairs. Imagine your school is going to give lessons on using
different ways of communicating. Think of the different ways you can
communicate and decide which two should NOT be included in the lessons.
Unit
9
Reading
1
Vocabulary
Choose
the correct word to complete each sentence.
1 Taylor manages the supermarket now, but his first job there was stacking
/ filling shelves.
2 Sheila's dad owns a restaurant franchise / building with four
locations in the city.
3 If you work hard in a company, your hard work will eventually pay off
/ out.
4 You must have access to reliable / usable transport to get to
your job every day.
5 We can only hire you on a part-time base / basis at the moment.
6 Before you consider undertaking / overdoing a certain kind of
work, make sure you can do it.
7 Vince got a summer job shaving / trimming hedges in the
neighbourhood.
8 Getting an after-school job in high school is a good way to gain /
earn work experience.
9 Even though she doesn't get paid, Lana enjoys doing voluntary / free
work.
10 If you want a project to be successful, you must team / line up
with the right people.
Grammar
Choose
the correct answers to complete the sentences.
1 Dana is a sales assistant __________ works at Harrod's department
store.
A
which B when C who
2 Greg wants a job __________ he's got time off at the weekend.
A
that B
in which C whose
3 Is that the building __________ you work?
A
where B that C
which
4 Eight o'clock is the time at __________ I arrive for work.
A
which B when C where
5 The reason __________ I didn't get the job is I'm not qualified.
A
where B who C
why
6 Jobs __________ pay well and are easy to do are the most popular.
A
when B that they C that
7 Jeff was excited on Wednesday __________ he learnt he had got the job.
A
which B when C where
8 That's Jessica, __________ father owns the company.
A
that B
who C
whose
Reading
Complete
the sentences with one word from the text.
1 Jobs for teenagers include working as a shop __________.
2 If your __________ says, 'This job is terrible,' you won't get much out
of it.
3 Babysitters need first-aid knowledge to handle __________.
4
To know how much you'll get paid from a job, you need
to know what to __________.
5 Many __________ organisations will allow you to work as a volunteer.
Speaking
1 Have you ever had a part-time job? What was it? What did you like or
dislike about it?
2 Is there any reason why it might be a bad idea for a teenager to have a
job? Why?
3 Do you appreciate money more if you work for it? Why? / Why not?
4 Is it important to have people skills in a job? Why? / Why not?
Reading
2
Vocabulary
Match
the words to make phrases.
1
household ___ A a room
2 businesslike ___ B
contribution
3 valuable ___ C
a tactic
4 financial ___ D
responsibility
5 grow on ___ E
manner
6 share ___ F job
7 parenting ___ G incentive
8 tidy up ___ H expert
9 paid ___ I
chores
10 employ ___ J
trees
Grammar
Rewrite
these sentences correctly.
1 Mary got her kids wash her car.
____________________________________________________________
2 I had the lawn cut with a gardener.
____________________________________________________________
3 We're having our portrait to do by a famous artist.
____________________________________________________________
4 I'll have the doctor to look at this sore.
____________________________________________________________
5 She had her laptop repair by a technician.
____________________________________________________________
6 Will you have Alan to check my car engine?
____________________________________________________________
7 They had their room painted by a special paint.
____________________________________________________________
8 Do you get the maid do your laundry, too?
____________________________________________________________
Reading
Choose
true (T) or false (F).
1 The writer was pleased that her son asked for money to do a chore. T / F
2 Suzanne believes there is at least one reason to pay kids for jobs
around the house. T / F
3 Sue Palmer thinks society tells us that unpaid jobs are not worth
doing. T / F
4
Karen Sullivan believes there are many jobs around the
house that children shouldn't be paid to do.
T
/ F
5 Palmer thinks children should bargain for payment to gain experience in
doing so. T / F
Speaking
1 What jobs around the house do you think you should be paid to do? Why?
How much should you be paid?
2 At what age should a child be expected to have responsibilities around the
house? What could their first responsibilities be?
Unit
10
Reading
1
Vocabulary
Write
a word to complete each sentence.
agony
amnesia
bruise
casualties
clutched
diagnosis
hysterical
inadequate
infection
sobering
stethoscope
suppressed
1 Mary __________ her knee tightly after she fell on it and it hurt.
2
Alan screamed in __________ when he stepped on a sharp
nail with his bare feet.
3 Carol __________ the pain in her arm by simply trying not to think
about it.
4 Edward had a large black and blue __________ on his thigh from when he
fell while skateboarding.
5 After her head injury, Ruth had __________ and couldn't even remember
her own name.
6 The doctor made the __________ that Fred’s heartbeat was irregular.
7 The bus accident had thirty-four __________, including the driver, but
few had serious injuries.
8 The area around the cut is red because you've got a(n) __________.
9 The doctor held a(n) __________ over her heart to hear it beating.
10 The government released some __________ statistics about how many
people die in road accidents each year.
11 His parents were __________ when they heard about the crash, but
luckily nobody was injured.
12 If you are suffering from a(n) __________ supply of oxygen, you'll have
trouble breathing and will soon faint.
Grammar
Choose
the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1 If you had / have been wearing your helmet, you wouldn't have
injured your head.
2 If John had practised more, he would have won / won today's
race.
3 If I had a bandage, I could give / have given it to you
yesterday.
4 If she remembers / Had she remembered
to bring the prescription, she could have had her medicine.
5 If I know / had known you were a doctor, I would have asked you
for advice.
6 Were / If I a vegetarian, I would have a very different diet
from the one I've got now.
7 You would be / are able to fit in those jeans if you hadn't had
such a large meal for breakfast.
8 Paula might not have missed her doctor's appointment if traffic weren't
/ hasn't been so bad.
Reading
Choose
the correct answers.
1
The imaginary adventure took place
A
indoors.
B
in the winter.
C
in a high place.
D in a playground.
2 Who had an injury?
A
Richard
B Kate
C Ben
D James
3 The worst-case scenario for shock is that you can
A
become ill.
B
pass out.
C hear your heartbeat.
D
die.
4 According to the statistics, what percentage of people lose control in
a disaster?
A
15%
B
70%
C
85%
D 30%
5 How does the writer believe he would have felt in a disaster before
taking the course?
A
completely hysterical
B
calm and collected
C
stunned and bewildered
D soberingly comfortable
Speaking
1 Have you ever been in an emergency situation? What happened?
2 Should first-aid procedures be taught in school? Why? / Why not?
3 Work in pairs. Imagine that your class is going to have a lesson on
first aid. Think of four or five things that you think would be important for
the lesson, and then decide which two would be the most important for students
to learn.
Reading
2
Vocabulary
Each
of the words in bold is in the wrong sentence. Write the correct word.
1 The boy had a(n) steady arm that the doctor had to put in a
cast.
__________
2 Dina waited in the injection for the nurse to call out her name. __________
3
The doctor gave Sarah a(n) scheme in her arm
that contained antibiotics. __________
4 After seeing more than twenty patients at work, Marie felt completely fractured. __________
5 When his mum told him he'd get ice cream for his sore throat, Tim got a
big X-ray on his face. __________
6 The image from the surgery shows that the bone is broken in two
places. __________
7 A surgeon has to keep instruments very shattered when performing
an operation. __________
8 The hospital has got a grin in which low-income patients can get
free medical care. __________
Grammar
Choose
the correct answers to complete the sentences.
1 The doctor handed __________ some aspirin.
A
me B to me C for me
2 These charts were given to me __________ the nurse.
A
- B by C for
3 Debbie lent __________ the elderly woman a hand.
A
for B - C to
4 The people at the clinic gave __________ Vicky some good advice.
A
to B - C for
5 Ivan made an appointment __________ his oldest son to see a dentist.
A
- B to C for
6 The nurse pulled out a thermometer __________ take Brian's temperature.
A
- B so as C in order to
7 I always try __________ help my sister when she can't do something on
her own.
A
and B in order to C so as to
8 Harry eats right __________ to gain weight.
A
to not B so as not C in order to not
Reading
Choose
true (T) or false (F).
1 The text is about children learning about their parents' job. T / F
2 Abigail took part in the scheme in America. T / F
3 This was Abigail's first time in a doctor's surgery. T / F
4 Dr Doyle splits her working hours evenly between two places. T / F
5 At the end of Abigail's day, she's sure about becoming a doctor. T / F
Speaking
1 Would you like to be a doctor, or work in a hospital? Why? / Why not?
2 Do you think doctors are paid too much in your country? Why? / Why not?
3 You occasionally hear about someone becoming a doctor at the age of 21,
or even younger. Is this a good idea? Why? / Why not?
4 Should a hospital ever turn away a patient? Why do you think that?
Unit
11
Reading
1
Vocabulary
Choose
the correct word to complete each sentence.
1 I haven't got any revision / recollection of ever visiting that
school.
2 My studies at university allowed me to develop intellectually /
physically.
3 Charles attends a boarding / primary school and only goes home
at the weekend.
4 If students talk while the teacher is speaking, it can be such a distraction
/ preparation.
5 Martha's taking a writing factory / workshop to improve her
composition skills.
6 Peter is participating in this year's arguing / debating
competitions.
7 When you leave home for university, you often have to fend for / by yourself.
8 I'm sorry you failed your exam, but if it's any consolation /
confirmation, so did many others.
Grammar
Complete the second
sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, starting with
the words given.
1 You need to start studying.
It's high time
____________________________________________________________
2 I want to be better at maths.
I wish
____________________________________________________________
3 I don't want you to sit so close to me.
I'd rather
____________________________________________________________
4 You should listen when the teacher speaks.
I wish / would
____________________________________________________________
5 Let's say you find the exam answers.
What if
____________________________________________________________
6 You learn more when you come to class every day.
If you came
____________________________________________________________
7 I want to be able to study in Paris.
If only
____________________________________________________________
8 I don’t want us to have to take exams.
I wish
____________________________________________________________
Reading
Complete
the sentences with one or two words from the text.
1 The writer fell off a climbing __________ when he asked a girl to be
his girlfriend.
2 The writer suffered from __________ from other boys in school.
3 When the writer was a teenager, he passed __________ O levels with high
marks.
4 The writer went on to study __________ at a university.
5
The writer decided to send his own kids to a local
__________ school.
Speaking
1 Do you think parents
should help kids with their homework? Why? / Why not?
2 How important is it to
pass exams with high marks? Why?
3 Do you think it's too
expensive to go to university these days?
4 Should a university
education be free? If so, would there be any problems with that?
Reading
2
Vocabulary
Choose
the correct answers to complete the sentences.
1 Gerard was quite excited in __________ of his upcoming graduation.
A
expectation B
anticipation C motivation
2 With high marks in all her science classes, Susan has got the
__________ to become a great scientist.
A
potential B
promise C guarantee
3
Jeffery thinks it will take him a couple weeks to
__________ the material from his history class.
A
retake B
repeat C revise
4 Some __________ people will resort to cheating in order to pass an
exam.
A unimportant B unqualified C
unscrupulous
5 You should factor __________ a study break every hour or so.
A
on B in C for
6 Jessica found a __________ on the net to ask advice about her upcoming
exam.
A
forum B arena C debate
7 Waiting until the last minute to study for exams is not a good study
__________.
A
reason B tactic C device
8 Don't settle for second __________ – study hard and try to get an A.
A
greatest B most C best
Grammar
Rewrite
each sentence by either removing words or using a participle.
1 I was talking on the phone while I was studying English.
____________________________________________________________
2
Mark passed his biology class despite the fact that he
didn't do well on his test.
____________________________________________________________
3 Anna studied all night and she was now ready for her exam.
____________________________________________________________
4 Mrs Barnes was hired in 1981 and she has worked here for over thirty
years.
____________________________________________________________
5 The person who is marking your exams is the teacher's assistant.
____________________________________________________________
6 Mary ate lunch after she finished her studies.
____________________________________________________________
7 All students who were taught by Mr Samuels were lucky to have him.
____________________________________________________________
8 I looked under my bed and found my homework!
____________________________________________________________
Reading
Choose
the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1 The writer says exams usually motivate / frighten us.
2
Richard felt confident
/ nervous when he took his second driving test.
3 The writer says that the amount of study time / how you study does
not change if you want to pass.
4 The writer suggests visiting a discussion group / buying essays to
help with exams.
5 The writer says the skills learned from passing an exam are too
troublesome / invaluable.
Speaking
1 How much time do you spend studying before an exam?
2 Do you prefer to study alone or with other people? Why?
3 What should happen to people who cheat in exams?
4 Some people say exams are not a fair way to test someone's knowledge of
a subject. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Why?
Unit
12
Reading
1
Vocabulary
Match
each word to the correct synonym.
1 impact ___ A
situation
2 coincidence ___ B
steal
3 re-enact ___ C
effect
4 stage ___ D
step
5 repercussion ___ E
consequence
6 irrelevance ___ F
recreate
7 nick ___ G
chance
8 circumstance ___ H
unimportance
Grammar
Choose
the correct answers to complete the sentences.
1 No sooner had I left the shop __________ I realised my wallet was gone.
A
- B
when C than
2 Never had Steve been so scared __________ he caught a burglar in his
home.
A
than B when C -
3 __________ did Mary learn that she was being followed.
A
Barely B Only
then C No sooner
4 Under no circumstances __________ get into a car with someone you don't
know.
A
you should B you C should you
5 __________ had they begun their holiday when their bags were stolen.
A
Only then B Only
after C Hardly
6 Not until Karen put the key in the lock __________ the door was open.
A
when she noticed B did she
notice C she noticed
7 Little __________ how much crime was in the neighbourhood.
A
Barry knows B
Barry knew C did Barry
know
8 At no time __________ Rachel leave her house on that night.
A
did B
does C -
Reading
Read the article again
and answer these questions. Write A for Anita, C for Claire, D for Devi, G for
Greg and T for Toby.
Who thinks
1 some crime shows actually help prevent crimes? __________
2
we should not follow the example set by governments? __________
3 TV violence makes people commit crimes? __________
4 some crime shows are good for society? __________
5 there's no cause for concern as TV programmes reflect the good side of
justice? __________
Speaking
1 Are there any crime shows that you like? If so, what do you like about
them?
2 Can crime shows be a good way to learn about the legal system? How?
3 With a partner, talk about the different crime and law shows on TV
(such as crime dramas, court cases, and crime re-enactments) and decide which
ones are educational and which ones are mostly for entertainment purposes.
Reading
2
Vocabulary
Write
a word to complete each sentence.
counterfeit
forgery
fraction
genuine
honesty
incentive
masterpiece
suspicion
1 These banknotes are __________ and must be taken to the police.
2 The original sculpture was a(n) __________ created by Auguste Rodin.
3 This painting is a(n) __________ of an original that exists in a
museum.
4 I never steal because as my grandmother used to say, __________ is the
best policy.
5 Police are tracking his moves as he is under __________ of copyright
theft.
6 The threat of going to jail is a strong __________ not to commit a
crime.
7 I’d prefer to buy something that's __________ than a cheap copy of the
real thing.
8 Fake bags cost a(n) __________ of the price of original designer ones.
Grammar
Match
the question tags to complete the sentences.
1 You had lost your purse before that, ___ A
aren't we?
2 I'm explaining what happened to you, ___ B
did you?
3 They never leave their doors unlocked, ___
C can they?
4 Let's call the police, ___
D hadn't you?
5 They can't look into your bank account, ___
E didn't you?
6 You didn't forget to lock the door, ___
F do they?
7
You had your car stolen once, ___ G shall we?
8 We are free to leave the police station, ___ H aren't I?
Reading
Complete
the sentences with one or two words from the text.
1 The British government removed __________ fake notes out of their money
system.
2 Counterfeiting is difficult because you need __________ equipment to
make fake notes and coins.
3 If a court decides you have committed forgery, you can be locked up for
__________ years.
4 The slogan on rented DVDs says that piracy is equal to __________.
5 The writer knew someone who would copy __________.
Speaking
1 Should people be allowed to sell fake bags on the street? Why? / Why
not?
2 Some bands give away their music for free. Do you think this is a good
idea? Why? / Why not?
3 Should there be an easy-to-use system for downloading films from the
internet for a price? How much would you pay for one? Would this be better than
buying a DVD? Why? / Why not?
