1 Live and learn 6 Complete the text with the correct form of the words that describe teachers and students in Exercise 5. 4 Complete the tips with the correct form of the phrasal HAVE YOUR SAY! VOCABULARY verbs in Exercise 3. Students say … Teachers say … 1.1 Education • phrasal verbs Our teachers are always I’m quite a 4 6.2 • describing teachers and students telling people off , they teacher and I think pupils • collocations should be more lenient ! should do what they’re told. I don’t often get into trouble It annoys me when 5 because I’m 1 and students interrupt, shout and SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW I always do my work. I’m not mess around. I also dislike 2 6 1 Choose the words that do not collocate with the a though; I don’t who threaten nouns in bold. spend all my time studying. other students physically But not everyone’s like me. or verbally. I don’t tolerate it higher / people / private education TIPS Teachers should help in my classroom. I enjoy 1 attend / have / go lessons FOR SUCCESSFUL STUDY 2 language / communication / person skills students develop their learning skills and critical teaching all my students, but it’s a real pleasure to thinking, not just tell us facts! teach 7 students who make strong 3 further / long / rewarding career ● Have a long-term plan. What do you want to go into 4 pass / fail / prove exams after you fi nish your studies? Working towards a goal can academic progress. 5 master’s / university / course degree inspire you to work hard now. I really struggle with ● Motivate yourself. If you fi nd it hard to 1 reading because I’m 2 Complete the sentences. The fi rst letters are given. and study at home, then give yourself a treat after you fi nish. 3 , but all my Next year we’re going to take our exams. For example, listening to music or having a hot chocolate. teachers have been brilliant! 1 They get on well with everyone as they have good ● Talk to your teachers and fi nd out how you are doing. They’ve taught me diff erent SHOW WHAT YOU’VE LEARNT p skills. If you have 2 the other students, ask for help ways to improve my reading 8 Choose the correct answers A–C. 2 I’m doing a b degree in Computer Science. to catch up. skills and supported my 1 Maria is very at art. She can draw and paint After that, I’d like to do a master’s degree. Make a study plan. Only 3 the second task learning both at school and ● extremely well. 3 Matt usually goes to lessons, but occasionally he when you have fi nished the fi rst, and so on. That way you at home using online tools. s them in summer because he’s crazy will complete all your work. A strict B self-disciplined C gifted about cricket. 2 At the end of my university course, I have to write ● Take responsibility for your learning. If you have taken a of 10,000 words. I’ve never written such a long 4 I think f education is important, so I’d like 4 an exam or test and just , then focus on essay before! to go to university. | how you can improve. Passing isn’t enough, try to get WORD STORE 1C Collocations A dissertation B degree C diploma 5 She’s done really well and had a s career good marks! as a teacher for over twenty years. 7 Complete the text with the correct collocation. 3 After I’ve fi nished my degree in Medicine, I’d love 5 ● Choose subjects you enjoy to . You’ll The fi rst letters are given. to work in the of medical research. WORD STORE 1A | Phrasal verbs work harder if you like a subject – and be more likely to A fi eld B area C course 6 the subject if you hate it. 3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the 4 I need to study harder for my next History exam as Hi Erin, verbs in the box. There are two extra verbs. I only just through this one. Two marks less and I’m really enjoying my philosophy course! I’ve attended I would’ve failed! WORD STORE 1B | Describing teachers and students fall give go (x2) major all my lectures so far and I’m learning a lot. I’m glad A passed B scraped C fell scrape settle sit teach 5 Match the defi nitions with the words in the box. I don’t have to 1g any lectures, though, I’d 5 I’m not sure yet which subject I’m going to forget what to say m. I’m reading a lot too, it’s a great major . I’ve got to decide soon. I’ve never failed an exam, though I only scrape bully disruptive dyslexic gifted lenient way to deepen my 2k of the subject. I’ve A at B in C on through sometimes! self-disciplined strict swot chosen my option for this year – logic! I don’t have to 6 I’ve been off school for 10 days, so I’ve fallen the 1 After high school, he on to do a course 3s an exam at the end of the course, but rest of the class, but I’m sure I’ll soon catch up. causing problems and preventing something from in Accountancy. I have to write a long essay. I’ve also discovered I have A after B off C behind 2 I behind in Maths after I was ill for two continuing in its usual way disruptive a 4p for surfi ng and I’m going to 5e 7 The professor the lecture extremely fast, so it was 1 having a natural ability to do things well weeks, but now I’ve caught up. on a course in summer. I know you love water sports hard to take notes. 3 When Yen’s older, she wants to 2 not strict in the way you punish someone or the – would this be of any 6i to you? We could do A attended B gave C spoke standards you expect into teaching. it together! 8 All he does is study and he’s even asked the teacher 3 able to make yourself do the things you know you 4 My English teacher was great, she never for some extra work – what a ! up on me, even when I didn’t make much progress. have to do What about you? Have you fi nished writing your 7 A dyslexic B bully C swot 5 At university, Alex wants to in law, but 4 someone who uses their strength or power to d yet? Do you still want to work in the 8 9 It’s time to and do your homework now. You’ve frighten or hurt someone weaker than them f of computer technology? he wants to study a language too. got to calm down! Oh, good news! My brother is still at school, he didn’t 6 I argued with my sister and then found it hard A settle down B give up C go on 5 someone who spends a lot of time studying and get 9e a€ er all. In fact, he’s really changed! to down to study. I couldn’t concentrate. 10 This summer I’d like to on a course to learn all seems to have no other interests He’s studying hard now and he got a 10s about fi lming and how to edit fi lms. 6 expecting people to obey rules or do what you say to study in France for three months. A pass B deepen C enrol Write soon, 7 having a condition that makes it diffi cult to read /10 Karl or spell 4 5 GRAMMAR LISTENING LANGUAGE PRACTICE 4 Choose the correct option to complete the text. 1.26.2 Present and past habits 1.36.2 Collocations • memory 3 Read REMEMBER THIS. Complete the phrases with Educate Yourself the words in the box. Results a mess? Try not to stress. You can still fi nd success. back bear bell draw escape heart slip Teachers and parents 1will / are always telling young people how important it is to work hard at school. Of course, this is 1 Choose the correct option to complete the extract to slip sb’s mind – to forget about sth SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW 2 good advice, but some very successful people performed / from the recording. 1 to think to sth – to try to recall an event were always performing very poorly as students and still went 2 to you – to try to think of 1 Complete the sentences about present and past on to achieve great things. something but not be habits with one word. Deep thinker Albert Einstein 3used / use to get poor grades Extract from Student’s Book recording 1.8 able to Graham always in French at school. Though brilliant in other subjects, he Speaker 1 3 to learn by – to memorise sth struggled to master French and failed his college entrance used to pay My earliest memory? I have / ‘m having a vague 4 to sth in mind – to remember sth exams as a result. attention memory of the Christmas before I was three, 5 to a blank – to be unable to 4 Actor Orlando Bloom didn’t use to / wouldn’t fi nd school easy and 1 in Physics but I have / had very vivid memories of my third remember sth 5would / will struggle with many subjects as a result of his dyslexia. lessons. It was birthday party, and I can remember other events 6 to ring a – to sound familiar It is important to do your best at school of course, but there are very clearly from when I was three years old. Some his favourite 4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of clearly other routes to success. people say I must 2have / had to confused a subject. the words and phrases in Exercise 3. memory with photos 3I’ll see / I’ve seen of the 1 Didn’t you 4 I should be able to remember his address, but it 5 Complete the second sentence so that it has same events. But I’d / I‘ve asked my mum about it and she agrees that my memories are accurate. escapes me. to a similar meaning to the fi rst. Use the word in capitals. skip lessons For some of them, there’s no photographic 1 Can you to that day and tell me I didn’t have a large circle of friends at school, but 5 occasionally when you were at school, Dad? evidence or anything that could / could have what happened? now that I’m at university I know lots of people. USE jogged my memory, so I believe they’re real. 2 that it’ll take a few hours to drive 2 The security guard does unlock the I didn’t use to have a large circle of friends at school there, so leave early. school gates until exactly 7:30 a.m. but now that I’m at university I know lots of people. 3 Actors need to their lines 1 Holly bites her nails constantly. IS 3 Our French teacher from primary school 2 Complete the extract from the recording with the before fi lming can begin. Holly her nails. words in the box. There are two extra words. 4 I’m sure I’ve seen him somewhere before, but I’m only speak Italian in class. No wonder we didn’t 2 Ms Wilson, our neighbour, was very curious – she at the moment. learn much! would always ask us a lot of questions. TO confused jogged losing manages 5 Her name didn’t , but when I saw 4 Lucy didn’t to get on with her brother, Ms Wilson, our neighbour, very memories remember recall vague a photo, I remembered who she was. curious – she would always ask us a lot of questions. but things are better now that they are older. 6 Oh no! I didn’t do my homework; it completely 3 Stephen leaves everything until the last minute and 2 Which sentence in Exercise 1 describes a present then panics. WILL Extract from Student’s Book recording 1.8 . habit? Tick the appropriate box. Stephen everything until the last Speaker 2 WORD STORE 1D | Memory minute and then panic. Most people in my family have rubbish memories , 3 Complete the dialogues with always and the 4 We picked and ate fresh fruit from the garden when but my grandfather’s amazing. He’s not like other 5 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. correct form of the verbs in the box. we were kids. WOULD old people who are 1 their memory We fresh fruit from the garden and get 2 – he’s really switched on. He earliest good jogged lost hang play put talk tease when we were kids. remembers dates and names and places. He can photographic sieve vague vivid even 3 in detail events that happened Dad: Why can’t you two just get on with SHOW WHAT YOU’VE LEARNT 50 years ago – and he’s 77! I’m 16 and I can’t I have a good memory for faces. I forget people’s each other? 4 what I did yesterday! I wish I had his Melanie: Because he ‘s always teasing me. 6 Choose the correct answers A–C. names, but never their faces. memory – it would help me a lot in my exams. 1 I can remember all the details of my holiday in Why can’t he just leave me alone? 1 Naomi didn’t to suffer from allergies when she I asked him how he 5 to remember Prague. I have such lived in the countryside. things so well, and he 1 Alice: Well, it’s good to be studious, but Luke memories of it. A use B used C would says it’s because he about schoolwork. 2 Joe has a memory. He can 2 Scott is not very bright. He raise his hand in class drinks green tea! I don’t think he has a social life at all. read a page of any book and then remember even when he has no idea of the answer. I think it’s because he Max: Yes, I can see how annoying he is. everything on it. A would B always C will reads a lot and stays 2 Amber: Why did you split up with Richard then, Erin? 3 Whenever I stayed at Auntie Freda’s, she always active. He walks every 3 In my memory, I’m in the Erin: Oh, he and his friends make pancakes for breakfast. day – he’s much fi tter garden. I must have been about two years old. computer games or talking about them. A will B would C used than I am. 4 After his accident, he his I hardly ever saw him, and when I did, the 4 you use to watch that funny show with the memory completely. He didn’t even remember his conversation was boring. puppets? I can’t remember its name now. own name. A Did B Would C Were REMEMBER THIS 5 Sara has a memory like a . 3 Paul: I’ll do it tomorrow, OK? 5 When they were younger, Ben and Jamie to walk You tell her something and the next minute she’s Gemma: Oh, Paul. You things off to school together. Now Jamie drives. Different phrases can be used to talk about memory: forgotten it! until tomorrow, or next week, or whatever. A will B used C enjoyed 6 I’ve only got a memory of our • for remembering – bear something in mind, learn by Why don’t you just get it out of the way now? 6 Summer holidays to last forever when I was in old house. I can remember my bedroom, but not heart, think back to something, ring a bell. primary school. much else. 4 Butcher: Why around here, little We’re studying the table of elements in Chemistry A would B seem C used 7 dog? Can you smell those sausages? I and we have to learn it by heart. I’d forgotten about his birthday, but when I read don’t know how someone so small can eat /6 • for forgetting – slip your mind, escape you, draw a blank. the note it my memory, so I so much. Come on then, boy, come here! bought him a present. GRAMMAR: Train and Try Again page 171 I’m sorry I didn’t call you – it slipped my mind. It’s your lucky day! 6 7 READING 1 Read the text quickly and choose the best title for it. 2 Read the text. Complete gaps 1–5 with sentences A–F. REMEMBER BETTER 1 The Real Rain Man There is one extra sentence. Daniel Tammet • collocations 1.46.2 2 The Biggest Slice of Pi A Despite these limitations, he is slowly extending When learning a new collocation, remember that it 3 The Man with the Amazing Mind his emotional range. may include words that have multiple meanings, e.g. in B At school, he struggled to read body language the collocation to see the big picture, the word picture or make eye contact, fi nding it impossible refers not to a painting, drawing or photograph, but to to interpret how other people were feeling. a situation. C Born on a Blue Day was named ‘Best Book for Complete the sentences with the collocations in Young Adults’ in 2008 by the American Library Exercise 4. Change the form if necessary. Association. On this week’s show, how to read your partner’s D Remarkably, though, he was able to read aniel Tammet is a linguistic and mathematical genius. It was this unique ability that helped him to remember pi body language. two pages of a book at once, one with each eye, He speaks eleven languages, performs complex mental to so many decimal places, back in 2004. 3 ‘To me, it is as 1 Ellen was so embarrassed she couldn’t even and remember every single word. arithmetic in seconds, and on March 14, 2004 publicly beautiful as the Mona Lisa,’ he explains. the nurse. D E There are only about fi fty savants in the world recited pi from memory to 22,514 decimal places. It took him 2 Julia has her bilingualism (all men), but Tammet is unique in being able to working as an interpreter in the European Parliament. fi ve hours and nine minutes. However, since childhood, Daniel has many gifts often associated with autism. He can describe how his mind works. 3 The doctor’s warning obviously despite his phenomenal mental abilities, Daniel has struggled copy a picture so accurately that it could have been traced*, F Tammet describes seeing the number as Kelly. She has started going to the gym again. to learn the personal skills that most of us take for granted: and he planned his autobiography Born on a Blue Day without a landscape through which he travelled in his mind. 4 communication, empathy and the ability to see the big picture. taking a single note. Nevertheless, he is more aware of the Ten hours into the power cut, Damien realised just 3 Read the text again. Are statements 1–7 true (T) how much we all electricity . many things he can’t do. He knows, for or false (F)? 5 The chairman accused the union leader of focusing Daniel’s skills and limitations are the instance, that he is diffi cult to live with 1 The fi lm Rain Man is partly based on Daniel’s on minor details and failing to . result of Asperger’s syndrome, a form because he cannot understand what life story. of autism. He is a high-functioning others are feeling. He admits that most 2 Unlike other savants, Daniel is able to explain his | autistic savant who possesses similar of the time, he has to pretend to show WORD STORE 1E Collocations remarkable abilities. 4 abilities to those of the character emotions. He reveals that when 3 At school, Daniel didn’t fi nd interacting 5 Complete the collocations. The fi rst letters are given. played by Dustin Hoff man in the fi lm his cat died, he cried and understood with others easy. Rain Man. 1 ‘I’m lucky,’ he says, grief* for the fi rst time. 4 Daniel claims he can see, hear and feel numbers. Man in accident ‘because most others who have rare 5 Daniel may not actually be experiencing the Sam Green, 23, was found unconscious in his car which abilities are also seriously disabled.’ In 2004, Daniel met Kim Peek, the emotions he shows to other people. had hit a tree in a storm. It is believed that during the 1 savant on whom Rain Man was actually 6 Kim Peek and Daniel Tammet wrote a successful crash he hit his head, causing him to l consciousness, and subsequently 2 into a coma. Life is easier for Daniel now that based. Unlike Daniel, Peek, who passed book together. f Doctors have confi rmed that he 3r consciousness he is in his thirties, but growing up away in 2009, was unable to manage 7 Daniel says that people sometimes confuse him and 4c out of the coma a week later. Fortunately, with autism was tough for him and daily life independently. 5 ‘We with Professor Stephen Hawking. Mr Green didn’t 5s any other injuries and he has his family. As a baby, he used to cry swapped facts and fi gures like others 4 Complete the collocations with the verbs in the box. now fully 6r and left hospital. Nobody knows how constantly and only repetitive motion swap gossip,’ says Tammet. With the There are two extra words. Then match the collocations the accident happened – it will 7r a mystery. would stop him. 2 As a result, he help of his father, Peek travelled with the meanings a–f. Mr Green believes that his car might have been 8s never played with other children, America spreading the message by lightning as the engine suddenly stopped working, fi nd have involve make put or even with toys. ‘Numbers were my that diff erence is not necessarily which is known to happen when lightning hits a vehicle. read see take toys,’ he says. a negative thing. take something for granted f Learn with us! To him, numbers have colours, shapes, textures* and Like Peek, Daniel is putting his gifts to good use. He gives 1 something to good use We have fully qualifi ed tutors for all ages and subjects. personalities. He has described his visual image of 289 as regular lectures, has written three successful books, and 2 eye contact with someone Do you 9f the urge to 10a a new skill 3 an effect on someone 11 particularly ugly, and 333 as particularly attractive. Three been the subject of numerous studies and documentaries. or s an old one? We have a teacher for you! 4 someone’s body language is green, fi ve sounds like a clap of thunder, and thirty-seven Much of his work involves helping scientists understand how Phone Jill on 0712 384576. 5 the big picture is lumpy*. This cross-connection between unrelated senses the brain works. ‘I used to long* to be like other people,’ | is known as synaesthesia, and in Daniel’s case it allows him he says. ‘But they tell me that I have the same eff ect on them a to infl uence someone to change their ideas VOCABULARY PRACTICE Expressions with brain to ‘experience’ numbers rather than calculate them. As as Professor Stephen Hawking. That in the contradiction* or behaviour 6 Look at the vocabulary in lesson 1.4 in the Student’s he explains, ‘When I multiply numbers together, I see two between ability and disability, they see humanity.’ b to understand the most important facts about Book. Complete the second sentence so that it means a situation rather than the details shapes. The image starts to change and evolve, and a third the same as the fi rst. Use expressions with brain. c to look directly into someone’s eyes shape appears. That’s the answer.’ I can’t stop thinking about that song. d to understand physical communication such I’ve got that song on the brain. as gestures 1 Suddenly, Mark had a great idea. e to make the most of something or use it Suddenly, Mark had a . to your advantage GLOSSARY 2 Jackie was responsible for inventing that machine. f to expect something to be available all the time Jackie was that machine. texture (n) = the way a surface or material feels when you touch it grief (n) = extreme sadness caused by the death of and forget that you are lucky to have it lumpy (adj) = covered with or containing small solid pieces someone you love 3 I’m trying hard to remember that actor’s name. e.g. a lumpy mattress long (v) = want something very much, especially when it I’m to remember that actor’s name. trace (v) = copy a drawing by putting a very thin piece of seems unlikely to happen 4 Shall we try and think of some new ideas? paper over it and then drawing the lines you can see through contradiction (n) = a difference between two statements, Shall we some new ideas? the paper beliefs or ideas that means they cannot both be true 5 She’s very intelligent. She’s very . 8 9 GRAMMAR SPEAKING 4 Complete the text with the correct forms of 3 Choose the correct option to complete the description. the verbs in the box. 1.56.2 Verb patterns 1.66.2 Describing a photo forget/do hear/Mum and Dad/talk remember/fall stop/think try/count try/get When I was little, I remember falling asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow most nights. I recall the comfort 1 Translate the phrases into your own language. SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW of 1 downstairs and how the faint 1 Tick the correct sentences. Sometimes both sound of their voices used to send me to sleep almost SPEAKING BANK are correct. immediately. These days, I fi nd it a lot more diffi cult. To my mind, there is nothing more frustrating than lying in Speculating about people 1 a The extension to the tram line allows me bed 2 to sleep. Sometimes, I can’t to travel all the way home without walking. Based on …, I’d say he’s/ 3 about school and exams. I worry This photo shows a martial arts class of some b The extension to the tram line allows me she’s/it’s … 1 that I might have 4 some homework sort. I can’t really sure / tell whether it’s karate, travel all the way home without walking. for one of my subjects or some other trivial thing. Judging by …, I (don’t) think … or judo, or some other combat sport, but judging 2 a Many families can’t afford sending their 2 I 5 sheep once, but it didn’t work. by / on his black belt, the man in the middle is children to private schools. 3 I ended up worrying about my Maths test the next day. It looks/seems as if/ an expert. Personally / Clearly, he’s the instructor b Many families can’t afford to send their as though … and the other people watching him are students. children to private schools. 4 He/She/It appears/ The chances / chance are they are fairly new 3 a Jay likes to ask his teachers diffi cult questions. doesn’t appear to be … students as some of them aren’t wearing suits or b Jay likes asking his teachers diffi cult questions. belts. In fact, they could be 5having / have their 4 a My parents won’t let me to miss school The chances are (that) he’s/ very fi rst class because it looks as though he is unless I’m really sick. she’s/it’s … demonstrating a fairly simple move. They are b My parents won’t let me miss school 6surely / defi nitely watching closely – perhaps they Showing certainty unless I’m really sick. might be 7about / just to have a go themselves. Clearly, (there’s a problem/ 4 Complete answers 1–4. The fi rst letters are given. 2 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of something is wrong.) Then match them with questions a–d. the verbs in brackets. It’s obvious/clear (from the 1 Personally, I think they should be able to inspire Do you fancy going (go) to Jim’s birthday party with expression on his/her face) less sporty students to get involved. me next Sunday? that … F t r I f it 1 The teacher told a joke which caused the whole class He/She/It is defi nitely/ is important to make PE lessons fun, and not too (laugh). certainly (not) … competitive. 2 We’ve arranged (meet) after school 2 T b h , although I’d today to talk about the end of term party. Showing uncertainty like to keep fi tter, I don’t have time. Walking to 3 We feel the school should do more to encourage school is the only exercise I get. students (recycle) their rubbish. It’s hard to be sure 3 Combat sports and motor sports, I suppose. 4 (whether/if …) Please keep (work) on Exercise 6. I’ll be aI m o though, if the back in a moment. It’s not easy to say people involved know the risks, then it’s up to 5 Chloe! You spend too much time (talk). (whether/if …) them if they want to put themselves in danger. Please be quiet and focus on the lesson. bT w I t campaigns to I can’t really tell 3 Match the sentences with the correct ban things like boxing or motorcycle racing are (whether/if …) meanings a or b. SHOW WHAT YOU’VE LEARNT a bad idea. 4 Defi nitely ‘doing’. I love sport and I ai 1 A I remember putting my wallet in my back Speculating about the 5 Find and correct the mistakes in the sentences. situation to keep swimming and playing football until I’m pocket but now it’s gone! b There are a number of reasons why girls tend doing old and grey. A , I also enjoy watching B I remembered to zip my purse safely in my bag. He/She could/might have better at languages than boys. to do sport, but if I had to choose, then ‘doing’. a Remember something, then do it. (‘ve) just + Past Participle b Remember that you did something earlier. 1 Brianne clearly remembers to meet her boyfriend a Which sports do you think are the most (recent past) 2 A I forgot to mention that I’m vegetarian. for the fi rst time. dangerous? B I’ll never forget meeting the Prime Minister. 2 After the recent thefts, we would like to advise He/She could/might be + -ing b Is regular exercise important to you? Why? a Forget that you need to do something. students not leave valuables in their lockers. (present) Why not? b Forget something that happened earlier. c In your opinion, what characteristics should He/She could/might be about 3 A Eva stopped to tie her shoelace. 3 We were tired and thirsty, so we stopped having good PE teachers have? to + infi nitive (near future) B Please stop looking at your phone when I’m a drink at the café. d Given the choice, do you prefer doing sport, trying to talk to you. 4 I saw the boys breaking the window then run away. watching sport, or no sport at all? a Stop doing one thing in order to do something else. 2 Match the beginnings of the sentences with the endings. b No longer do something. 5 If your computer freezes, try to turn it off and on 4 A For a better night’s sleep, try drinking more again and see if that helps. It’s obvious g a on his appearance, I’d say he’s fi t and healthy. water and less coffee throughout the day. 6 Our teacher always makes us to switch our phones 1 It seems b easy to say exactly why he’s upset. B We tried to persuade our guests to stay off before the lesson. 2 It appears as c just started at a new school, or moved into a new class. a little longer. 3 Based d though the little boy is very excited about something. a Make an effort to do something diffi cult. /6 4 It’s not e to be autumn, judging by the colour of the leaves. b Do something as an experiment to see 5 She might have f to be sure whether they are related, but they look similar. GRAMMAR: Train and Try Again page 171 what happens. 6 It’s hard g from her uniform that she’s in the army. 10 11 USE OF ENGLISH 3 Read the note and the library rules. Then use SHOW WHAT YOU’VE LEARNT UNIT 1 the information in the text to complete the student Register 1.76.2 leafl et. Use no more than two words in each gap. The 4 Complete the dialogues with one word in each gap. 6 Complete the sentences using the prompts words you need do not appear in the note. A: Was Barry a gifted child? in brackets. Do not change the order of the words. B: I think so, but he was also rather lazy. He often fell Change the forms or add new words where necessary. Alex, behind, but always managed to catch up. Use up to six words in each gap. 1 Mark the sentences as formal (F) or informal (I). Thank you for agreeing to write the new library 1 A: Who was your favourite teacher? Look at this article. It might be of interest to a Hi John, I leafl et for fi rst-year students. Here are the rules B: Mr Harrison. He taught us not to give (might/be/interest) you. b Dear Mr Johnson, F we need to explain. Can you make them more on anything important in life. 1 Jane’s teacher 1 a Has the principal been informed about the student-friendly? 2 A: Why do you drink so much coffee on Wednesdays? (try/convince/she/change) her study routine, but she incident? B: In to stay awake during the history didn’t listen. b Has anyone called the principal and told her lecture! It’s so boring. 2 My dad and his friend what happened? University Library 3 A: Is it true that patients sometimes out (always/cause/trouble) at school and were often of a coma after months, even years? punished by the head teacher. 2 a If you want to know more, drop me a line. Rules and regulations b Should you require more information, do not B: It’s not common, but it’s defi nitely possible. 3 It’s hard to say why the scientists in the photo look so Access to the library hesitate to contact me. 4 A: How did you travel to school, Dad? excited, but they 3 a Applicants for the scholarship should have • A valid library card is required to access the library. B: Well, we lived in the suburbs, so I to (might/just/make) a very important discovery. take the bus to school every day. 4 I (not/help/bite/ a strong interest in jazz. • Library cards are personal and non-transferable. b 5 A: Have you managed to fi x your computer yet? nail) when I’m really stressed. You need to be into jazz to get the scholarship. • In the case of loss or theft of a library card, the library 4 a When was the university set up? B: Yes, it seems as everything’s in order! 5 When I was at primary school, pupils should be notifi ed immediately and a new card 6 A: Can you tell me something about your plans for (use/stand up) b Do you happen to know when the university will be issued. was established? the future? when a visitor came into the classroom. • Library cards need to be renewed annually. 5 a There’s no way I’ll fi nish the essay tonight – B: I hope to work in the of education 6 It took Helen weeks there isn’t enough time. Borrowing books and training one day. (recover/injury) she got in a PE lesson. b I am afraid there is too little time for me to • Students are allowed to borrow up to 10 books at 5 Choose the correct answers A–D. 7 Complete the second sentence so that it has complete the assignment tonight. a time. a similar meaning to the fi rst. Use between two and 6 a This study has been conducted annually • The maximum loan period for books is three weeks. fi ve words, including the word in capitals. for fi ve years. Getting ideas I didn’t pack my lunch, so I paused at a small café b Someone has carried out this study every year • Books returned after the due date will be charged at 25 Do you sometimes  nd it really diffi cult to B ideas and bought a tuna sandwich. STOPPED for fi ve years now. pence per day. for school projects? Most of us know the problem. I didn’t pack my lunch, so I stopped to buy a tuna 7 a Sometimes people think that teenagers are Opening times It 1___ to be easy when we were younger – we had sandwich at a small café. childish and don’t take them seriously. • Standard opening times: great imaginations and loads of creativity. But it gets 1 I can use my brother’s tablet when he doesn’t need it. b Sometimes teenagers are thought to be too harder and harder. So, you’re sitting at home trying LETS immature to be taken seriously. Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to think of interesting things to put in an essay or My brother his tablet when 8 a Students caught using a mobile phone during Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 2 a story. Or you ___ your brains all day, but you can’t he doesn’t need it. the exam will be removed from the room. • The library reserves the right to change opening times remember that great idea you had last night. You’re 2 George struggled at school because he had b If a teacher catches you using a mobile during 3 on bank holidays. ___ and your mind is empty. So what do you do? You a poor memory. SIEVE the exam, he/she’ll ask you to leave the room. 4 • The latest news and current opening times for the ___ trying, of course! However, this may be entirely George struggled at school because he had 2 Complete the second sentence with the word library can be consulted on our website. the wrong approach. . in the box so that it has a similar meaning to the fi rst. Experts say that one of the best things to do is to 3 I think Daniel is responsible for organising 5 There are two extra words. stop ___ about the problem completely. Change this campaign. BRAINS Library the space you’re in. Move into another room or go I think Daniel outside. Another answer is to 6___ worrying about it accessible additional dressed evaluated Important information for new students this campaign. graduated judging return unlikely for a while. Go for a walk or take a shower and think 4 Doctors say people should walk for at least You need a valid library card to 1 the library. about something completely diff erent. Ideas or the ADVISE You won’t get any marks if you hand in your project late. twenty minutes a day. Please remember that all cards are personal – you mustn’t let answer to your problem will pop into your head like Projects submitted after the deadline won’t be evaluated. Doctors for at least 2 use yours. If your card is lost or 3 , magic! 1 After your lunch break, go back to the classroom. twenty minutes a day. please 4 know as soon as possible and we’ll give It’s also important to keep your 7___ sharp and train Please directly to the classroom after 5 Did you do science experiments with your you a new one. You will have to renew your card 5 , it to be creative! If you regularly 8___ lots of things, your lunch break. previous teacher? TO so talk to a librarian at the beginning of the next academic the mental exercise can help when you really need 2 Before going to school, make sure you are wearing Did you science year about this. to access those ideas quickly. the right clothes. experiments with your previous teacher? Before leaving, check you are suitably . As a student, you may borrow a maximum 6 A make B get C come D learn 3 I don’t think that the government will postpone the 10 books for three weeks. Please make sure you 7 1 A would B will C used D was educational reform by a year. them on time. If you return them 8 , 2 A jog B lose C rack D work It is that the government will postpone you’ll have to pay a fine (25 pence per day). the educational reform by a year. 3 A frustrated B thrilled C relieved D enthusiastic 4 If you need more information, please talk to the The Library is usually open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on 9 4 A urge B keep C force D intend school secretary. and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the weekend. Please remember 5 A think B to think C to thinking D thinking information can be obtained from the that the opening times 10 be different on bank 6 A set off B hand in C catch up D put off school secretary. holidays. Don’t forget to 11 our website for the 7 A skills B mind C vision D consciousness 5 My sister was awarded a degree in Physics last year. latest news. 8 A remind B search C familiarise D memorise My sister in Physics last year. 12 13 WRITING 3 Choose the correct option. 7 Read the task below. Then complete the email with SHOW WHAT YOU’VE LEARNT sentences a–f. There are two extra sentences. A CV and a covering email 1.86.2 8 Read the advert and do the writing task. I am a bright sixth former with practical experience of commanding / helping tourists. I am a student with a proven ability to 1meet / experience deadlines. Sports camp staff Are you I have an excellent 2command / use of Spanish and Are you keen on sports? We are looking for young 1 Read Robert’s notes for writing a CV. Which are   3 people to work at our summer sports camps. thinking correct? Correct the incorrect statements. German and well-developed communication skills D You must be able to teach 6–12 year-olds diff erent / abilities. I am also a competent 4speaker / user of of a career as a vet? 1 A CV should be 3–4 pages long. sports and have work experience in this area. most computer software and a dedicated member 2 Use headings and bullet points to organise the CV. Come and work alongside professional vets this 5 Send your CV and covering letter to: 3 Always use full sentences. of / to a French club. summer! We are looking for enthusiastic young Mrs King, [email protected] 4 Never include a photo. people with good communication skills who are 5 Include referees that are linked to your education organised and passionate about looking after and work experience. 4 Rewrite the sentences in Exercise 3 to make them animals. suitable for a CV. Write a covering email to accompany your CV. 6 Describe your skills and experience using Send your CV and covering letter to Alex Barrie Bright sixth-former with practical experience of • Say which job you are applying for and where you saw positive language. – [email protected] helping tourists. the ad for it. 2 Read Robert’s CV. Complete it with the expressions in • Explain why you want the job. the box. • Explain more about your skills and experience. Write a CV (no photo) and a covering letter to apply • Say what you are including with your letter. for the position. dedicated member excellent command • Use appropriate headings in your CV. experience proven ability • Invent any necessary details. relevant knowledge skills • Explain your relevant skills and experience. From: [email protected] • Say why you want the job. Subject: Robert Wilkinson – summer work application 5 Match the beginnings of the sentences with the Attachments: Robert Wilkinson CV Robert Wilkinson 253 Oxford Road, endings to make tips for organising a covering email. Dear Mrs King, SHOW THAT YOU’VE CHECKED Use full sentences b Manchester, M1 4LB I am writing in response to your advertisement seeking Finished? Always check your writing. Mob: 07188 326623 1 Say why you are writing and sta€ for a sports camp for young people aged 6–12 years Can you tick √ everything on this list? [email protected] 2 Give details about yourself and explain old. e DOB: 14.03.01 3 Explain more about your In my CV: 4 Mention availability for an interview and I am a nineteen-year-old student and a keen athlete. 1 I passionately believe in the benefi ts of sport for young • I have written 1–2 pages and have avoided Personal profi le a relevant skills and experience. Don’t just repeat people. I feel strongly that I would learn a lot from the using full sentences. what’s on your CV. Bright and responsible sixth-former with practical experience of working with a successful organisation, • I have used headings and bullet points to b and a variety of positive language. experience of sports coaching for children and such as Rees Sports Camps and would welcome this organise the information logically. c why you want the job. a 1 to work well in a team. opportunity. d any attachments you are sending. • I have described my skills and experience using Skills and achievements e which job you are applying for. Last year, I was lucky enough to work as a volunteer on positive language. a sports programme in local primary schools. 2 • excellent time management and organisation skills As part • I have chosen referees linked to my education 2 6 Complete each gap with the words in the box. Then • of German of my responsibilities, I coordinated a successful football and work experience. • well-developed leadership 3 match the sentences with tips 1–4 in Exercise 5. tournament and sat in on planning meetings. I gained considerable work experience and feel confi dent I possess • I have checked if a photo is required or not. Education and qualifi cations apply attend confi dent consideration all the relevant skills and would be well suited to Currently: Astley Sixth Form College, Manchester experience passionate response the position. In my covering email: 2010-2017: Astley College, Manchester suited welcome GCSEs: Combined Science (grades 5-6), Maths (grade 5), I would be delighted to attend an interview at your • I have used full sentences and a variety of English Language (grade 7), English Literature (grade 6), Sports I am an eighteen-year-old student and I am convenience. 3 Please do not hesitate to contact me if positive language. passionate about working with animals. Tip 2 Studies (grade 8), D&T Product Design (grade 5), Geography you require any further information. • I have said why I am writing and which job I am 1 I have attached my CV for your (grade 6), Spanish (grade 7) applying for. . Tip Yours sincerely, Employment history 2 I feel I possess relevant Robert Wilkinson • I have given details about myself and why I want Summer 2017 Work experience: Aston Primary School summer camp skills and would be well the job. • 4 of activities team (sports and crafts) to the position. Tip • 5 of health and safety regulations and a I have attached my CV for your consideration. • I have given more information about relevant 3 I am writing in to your fi rst aid b My ambition is to pursue a career as a sports coach skills and experiences and not simply repeated 2015-2017 Assisting in coaching of local Under 10s football team online advertisement for volunteers at an when I fi nish my education. what is on my CV. animal hospital. Tip c I regularly contribute ideas for a sports magazine. • I have mentioned my availability for an interview Interests 4 I would be delighted to d I worked alongside several experienced sports and any attachments I am sending. Skateboarding, computer programming, design and technology, fi lm an interview at your convenience. Tip coaches and supervised the children during activities. Referees 5 I would the opportunity e I wish to apply for the position of assistant In both my CV and letter: Ms T. Smith Mr G. Brown to work with professional vets. Tip sports coach. Offi ce Manager, Sports Coach 6 I wish to for the position f I have many relevant skills for this position, • I have checked my spelling and punctuation. Tip and so I believe I am an ideal candidate. Aston Primary School [email protected] of sports coordinator. • I have checked my handwriting is neat enough [email protected] 7 Additionally, last summer I gained work for someone else to read. at a local vet’s. 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4 Find and correct the mistakes. One sentence 9 Complete the second sentence so that it means the VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR USE OF ENGLISH is correct. same as the fi rst. Use the word in capitals. 1 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. He would live a long way from college in his fi rst year, 7 Choose the correct option. My parents said I could go to the party as long as Change the form if necessary. There are two extra but now he lives 5 minutes away. used to live Politics didn’t use / wasn’t used to be of interest to I went with a friend. LET words. 1 When my sister was younger, she will walk around me, but now it is. My parents let me go to the party as long as I went when she was studying. 1 I can hear them sing / singing now. They’re really with a friend. brain coma conscious disrupt 2 They always were disturbing other students, which loud! 1 My teacher thought it would be a good idea for me distance expel sharp strike was annoying. 2 We didn’t know what to do, but then Sam had to study biology. ADVISED 3 I didn’t used to enjoy science, but now I want to My teacher I want to sharpen my design and technology skills. a brainwave / brainstorm. It was a great idea! study it at university. biology. 1 I hit my head and lost . I came round 3 Jane is so annoying. She will / would sing quietly 4 Kate is always asking the teacher for extra homework. 2 I didn’t know how the accident had happened a few minutes later. while we’re studying and it drives me mad! What a swot! because I had no memory of my car hitting the tree. 2 There are some students in my class. 4 I only just fell / scraped through my exams, I’ll work 5 We don’t used to pay attention in class, but now we do. REMEMBER They shout out and mess around all the time. harder next time. I didn’t know how the accident had happened 3 I nearly got from school once. 5 Do you ever feel a(n) consciousness / urge to learn because I couldn’t Luckily, the head teacher allowed me to stay. /5 a new skill? with my car. 4 The tree was by lightning and /5 5 Complete the sentences using the prompts in brackets. 3 When I was younger, I often read books all day. SPENT caught fi re. I often when 5 Anne’s really . She’s the most The rain caused me to have (cause/me/have) an 8 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the I was younger. intelligent person I know. accident. words in brackets. 1 We decided (go) to the 4 Tom messes around in class all the time. It’s so /5 He looks so surprised – judging (JUDGE) by his library to research our project. annoying. ALWAYS appearance, I’d say he’s confused. Tom in class. It’s 2 Choose the correct answer A–C. 2 His parents (let/he/choose) 1 There’s so much information on the Internet which subjects he wanted to study. so annoying. What profession do you want to go B when you that I fi nd researching online a good way to 3 I usually (avoid/revise) 5 They were very keen students and would attend all fi nish school? (DEEP) your knowledge for exams until the last moment. the lectures, which is why they did well. TO A up B into C in of a subject. 4 Can you (remind/your They were very keen students and 1 I’d like to work in the of engineering as a career. 2 She was (CONSCIOUSNESS) brother/give) his homework to the teacher? all the lectures, which is why they A area B fi eld C course when the ambulance arrived, but she came round on 5 I can (remember/visit) did well. 2 We’ll never know the answer; it will a mystery. the way to the hospital. the London Eye. It was fun! A remain B solve C recover 3 I think I’d make a fantastic spy because I’ve got /5 3 When I was off school ill, I fell in my studies. /5 a (PHOTOGRAPHY) memory. 10 Complete the text with one word in each gap. A back B off C behind I wouldn’t need a camera. 6 Choose the correct answer A–C. 4 I have a really memory of my fi fth birthday party. 4 I’m not sure what to put for my personal I can remember everything about it. (ACHIEVE) in my CV. A vague B distant C vivid I guess I could include learning to programme. Tidy desk, better thinker? 5 Our Maths teacher is . He doesn’t mind if we talk In the amily 5 Mark always hands his projects in early or on the day, in class as long as we do our work. Dominic Foster and his dad John both have a C for so has a (PROVE) ability to If you fi nd it hard to settle down to study, you might want A lenient B self-disciplined C strict numbers, which is how they’ve ended up doing the same meet deadlines. to take a good look at your desk. Is it messy with stuff /5 apprenticeship in insurance at the same company – at /5 scattered all around? Experts are now encouraging people the same time! John, who 1 an electrical engineer, 1______tidy their desks as the clear 3 Complete the sentences with the missing words. The fi rst had to give up due to bad health and was looking for space will enable you to think better and I’m a fan of this letters are given. a new challenge. Meanwhile, his son Dominic had theory. When I was younger, I 2______to 2 My earliest memory is moving house. decided to university as he didn’t want to spend leave piles of books and papers on my desk in between time 3 a degree and preferred on-the-job training. I was only two years old. cold cups of tea and snack wrappers, so of course I was Although the pair both chose to 4 on the course 1 I got a s to study at university, so I didn’t 3______losing things. Each time I sat down have to pay to go. for different reasons, as soon as people fi nd out, they 2 He learns fast; he can a new skills can’t help 5 them and wondering who will get better to study, I had to search for whatever I needed and inevitably really easily. results. Luckily, they are both doing well! After fi nishing, ended up wasting a lot of time and getting frustrated. 3 I’ve nearly fi nished my university course. Now I just they both intend to use their studies in different ways. Finally, after racking my 4______I came have to write my d . It’s supposed to be Dominic says he will probably go into web development up with a method of organising everything. I bought some 10,000 words long! and John hopes to go into project management. bookshelves and big fi les and then organised the books and 4 When you study, it’s a good idea to m in put the papers in the fi les, each fi le for a separate subject. the subject you love most. A urge B interest C passion Now, after studying I 5______always tidy 5 He forgets everything you tell him. He’s got 1 A would be B used to be C used to everything away so, the next time I sit down, my desk is a memory like a s ! 2 A to not going B not going C not to go clear. It defi nitely helps me study! /5 3 A doing B do C to do 4 A sit B attend C enrol 5 A to compare B comparing C compare /5 /5 Total /20 Total /30

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1 Read the text on page 18. Complete gaps 1–6 with sentences A–H. There are two extra sentences. READING A After her return to the United States she started her foundation, Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand Up (DUSUSU) which signalled the beginning of her mission as a powerful education advocate. B When she speaks at schools and events, her audiences are made up of all genders and she hopes that her talks make an impact on everyone present. C Oduwole’s group made a fi lm that impressed their teacher so much that they won fi rst prize. D The project was to create a fi lm about a revolution, and since Ghana saw what is considered to be one of the most successful revolts on the African continent, Oduwole chose it as her subject. E Oduwole understands the threat that climate change poses to education. Education for all F At the age of nine, Zuriel Oduwole started a successful career as a fi lm-maker which inspired her to look for ways to encourage girls in Africa to attend school. G She has written to various presidents and governments with ideas about how to encourage children to stay in We usually associate long and rewarding careers with older people who have had time to go deeply the classroom when their parents want them to go out to work. H Despite spending much time speaking at events and campaigning for equality, Oduwole still fi nds time to develop into their subject and have worked in the fi eld for many years, but in fact it’s not always the case. her own fi lm-making and to share her knowledge with others. 1 ___ Then, by the time she was seventeen, she was already running a successful foundation, giving 2 Read the text again. For questions 1–4, choose the correct answer, A–C. lectures and talks at universities and international events as well as making fi lms, all of which 1 Why did Zuriel focus on Ghana for her fi rst fi lm? focus on education and climate change. A She had met some of the people behind the revolution and wanted to learn more. B She had previously travelled to Ghana and wanted to encourage girls to attend school. Whilst Oduwole has roots in Africa, she was born and grew up in Los Angeles. Her fi rst trip to C Ghana’s political history was appropriate for the topic of the competition. 2 What is the purpose of the DUSUSU awards? 2 Africa came about a er she entered a national fi lm-making competition. ___ In order to fi lm A To recognise people who are working to improve the opportunities available to females. scenes for the documentary, Oduwole travelled to Ghana and was even able to conduct interviews B To put the wives of African presidents in the spotlight so they can help more women and girls. with some of the people involved in transforming the country. C To enable Oduwole to give speeches to young people about attending school. 3 Why has Oduwole chosen to focus on climate change? A She wants to give speeches on the topic to the United Nations. It was during that trip that Oduwole fi rst realised she had a passion for education. She saw many B She thinks climate change is misunderstood by young people. young girls on the streets and realised they were not attending lessons and got the urge to do C She sees a connection between climate change and students dropping out of school. something to help. 3___ As part of this role, she speaks to young people about the importance 4 What impact does Oduwole hope to have on boys? A That they will campaign for equality in Africa with their classmates and colleagues. of school and getting a good education. She also organises the DUSUSU awards which honour B That they will understand more clearly the problems young women in Africa have. African fi rst ladies and ministers who strongly support education for girls and gender equality. C That they will learn to set a good example for their male friends and family members.

Whilst these achievements already seem unbelievable for such a young woman, she hasn’t stopped WRITING there. 4___ When classrooms are fl ooded and children can’t get to school then they quickly fall 3 Read the advert and write a covering email. behind with their studies and many give up altogether. She has met various presidents to discuss this issue and has given speeches to the United Nations and UNESCO on green initiatives.

5___ One of her more recent projects involves giving workshops to girls and women under the age Are you looking for an interesting and exciting summer job? of twenty-fi ve to help them acquire skills in basic fi lm-making techniques, in the hope that it will We organise music events, from classical music festivals to big pop concerts, and are looking for empower them to share their own stories, and if possible, enable them to make money. enthusiastic, self-disciplined people with excellent communication skills to fi ll the following roles: • Waiter/Waitress • Cleaner • Social media manager • Ticket seller Whilst Oduwole gives much of her attention to helping girls, she believes her work does not exclude boys. 6___ She hopes that by setting an example of what females are capable of achieving, Send your CV and covering email to: [email protected] males will gain an understanding of the need for equality and the di culties their classmates and colleagues can face. She understands, too, that life in parts of Africa can be di cult for everyone. Her focus at the moment is to ensure girls and women experience equal opportunities in life, Write a covering email to apply for one of the positions advertised. • Say why you are writing and which job you are applying for. which is undeniably a big task, especially for someone so young. • Give details of your skills and experience. • Explain why you are best suited for the post. • Say when you are available for an interview and what documents you are attaching.

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