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Unit 1 3. Write T (T (True) rue) or F (False) for each sentence. Correct the false sentences.

F 1. A bodyguard bodyguard is is a personal trainer in a gym. A bodyguard is a person who protects someone. T 2. A role model is model is someone we admire.

5. Complete the sentences with a suitable collocation. Use the correct form of the verbs take , go or or catch and the words and phrases below.

breath • blind • for granted • eye wild • by surprise 1. When we can

eye T 3. When you fool fool someone, someone, you trick them.

catch

the waiter’s , let’s ask for the bill.

take good health for granted until we become ill.

2. Most of us

T 4. Fans of someone worship worship that that person.

3. After I walked up the hill, hill, I had to stop to catch b r eath . my

F 5. A passer-by passer-by is is someone who sells things at

4. Why are they letting their children go wild ? They’re disturbing everyone.

street markets.

A passer-by is someone who passes / walks by on the street.

F 6. When we gossip gossip,, we talk about ourselves. When we gossip, we talk about others. 4. Complete the passage with the words and phrases below.

straight • pursue • willing • emerges drive • instant • in the spotlight talent scouts

GORGEOUS GEORGE

in the spotlight for years as George Clooney has been a film star. But he didn’t climb 2. straight to the top. In fact, he was anything but an 3. instant star. 1.

When he moved to Los Angeles to begin his acting career,

talent scoutsweren’t interested in him. But he had a lot drive of 5. and was 6. willing to take small

going blind 5. Jack’s dog is won’t be able to see.

and soon

6. I never expected to win win the contest. It really took me by surprise . 6. Complete the sentences by adding a suitable suffix to the words in brackets to form nouns and adjectives. Make any necessary changes.

entertainment

1. Tom is in the (entertain) (enter tain) industry, and lives in a luxurious (luxury) home. 2. That performer (perform) often attends charity events for good publicity (public). 3. She cares a lot about her appearance (appear), and only wears fashionable (fashion) clothes.

4.

4. In most places, political (politics) campaigns are very expensive (expense).

roles in television shows. Success finally came in 1994,

5. There’s a special sales promotion (promote) this week. If you buy two CDs by the t he same musician (music), you get a third one free.

when he was cast in a new television hospital drama, ER. Soon after that, Clooney began making films and became a star. Since then, he’s had to cope with the problems fame can

6. We had a delightful (delight) time yesterday at theperformance(perform).

bring – and that includes dealing with paparazzi, who 7.

pursue

him whenever he 8.

emerges

in

public. Clooney rarely tells reporters about his private life.

7. Complete the sentences. Make them true for you.

With his typical elegance, Clooney balances his public and

1. If I could go abroad abroad tomorrow, tomorrow, I would go to

private lives better than most Hollywood stars.

Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers

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2. I was overwhelmed when overwhelmed when

. 3. My friends and and I sometimes sometimes gossip gossip about about . 4. One of of my role models is models is . 5. I have to catch my breath when breath when I .


GRAMMAR 1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Perfect Continuous or Past Perfect Continuous.

1. I’m surprised that Lesley doesn’t know any French. How long been living (live) in Paris?

has

she

2. We had been sleeping (sleep) for an hour when we were woken by a loud noise. 3. She had been performing(perform) on stage for years before she appeared in films. 4. The band have been recording (record) their new CD for the past two months. 5.

Have

been arguing

they

(argue)? They look upset.

2. Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple or a perfect tense (Simple or Continuous).

did Reporter: Congratulations on your Best Actress award! How 1. feel you (feel) when your name was announced? have wanted (want) to win Actress: I was shocked! In fact, I 2. this award since I was a child, and I still don’t believe I won! Did enjoy you (enjoy) the ceremony? Reporter: 3. Actress: It was one of the best experiences of my life! And that includes talking with some of the fans who 4. had been waiting (wait) all day to watch everyone, including me, on the red carpet. have you been working (work) on for the past few months? Reporter: Now, what 5. Actress: Nothing! I 6. have been relaxing (relax) for these last few months! But lately, have been considering I 7. (consider) a part in a romantic comedy. In recent years, 8. have done I (do) mostly serious, dramatic roles, and I’d like to try something different. Reporter: We all look forward to seeing your next film! 3. Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

1. Is this your first visit to a film set? (ever)

Have you ever visited a film set? / Have you ever been to a film set before?

4. I finished most of my homework. Then I went out. (after)

2. Madonna began performing in 1977. (since)

Madonna has been performing since 1977.

3. They haven’t released a new CD for three years. (ago)

After I had finished most of my homework, I went out. / I went out after I had finished most of my homework.

5. When did he start to play for Manchester City? (how long)

They released their last CD three years ago. / Their last CD was released three years ago.

How long has he been playing for Manchester City?

4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs below. Use gerunds or infinitives. One verb is used more than once.

buy • watch • begin • achieve • be

to watch the YouTube clip I sent you. 2. Sally is eager to begin her studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. 3. On her way to school, Jessica stopped to buy a bottle of water. 1. Don’t forget

4. Believe it or not,

being

wealthy doesn’t solve all of life’s problems.

5. Achieving fame is an important goal for some people. 6. I stopped

buying

bottled water in order to save money.


Unit 1 5. Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use gerunds or infinitives. There may be more than one correct answer.

With busy lifestyles and work that often takes them far from home, many celebrities rely on large staffs

to take

1. I’m tired of this game. We’re playing since noon.

I’m tired of this game. We’ve been playing since noon.

2. She was directing plays for five years when she decided to direct a film.

Working for the Stars

1.

7. Correct the errors.

(take) responsibility for a great

deal in their lives. Although it may be exciting

to meet / meeting 2.

(meet) famous people, it’s not always

easy 3. working / (work) for them. Some stars are to work being (be) spoilt, which makes notorious for 4. them extremely demanding bosses. In addition,

working (work) for a celebrity often means extremely long hours and includes 6. travelling 5.

She had been directing plays for five years when she decided to direct a f ilm.

3. Be famous is all she is interested in.

Being famous is all she is interested in. 4. I didn’t forget writing my essay and hand it in on time.

I didn’t forget to write my essay and hand it in on time.

5. She had never dreamed of win Britain’s Got Talent .

She had never dreamed of winning Britain’s Got Talent.

(travel) with them – leaving very little free time for

8. Translate the sentences.

oneself. Despite all this, being a personal assistant to a

1. Tabloids have been printing articles about David and Victoria Beckham for years.

star or a nanny to their children can be interesting and fun – and provides a way

7.

to observe (observe) the

private life of a celebrity.

Els diaris de premsa sensacionalista han estat publicant articles sobre David i Victoria Beckham durant anys.

2. I regret saying those things to him.

Lamento haver-li dit aquelles coses. 6. Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Use gerunds or infinitives. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. There may be more than one correct answer.

1. Sam didn’t think of thanking us for all our help. (remember)

Sam didn’t remember to thank us for all our help.

2. Sheri used to sing in a band, but she hasn’t done that for years. (stopped)

Sheri stopped singing in a band years ago.

3. I didn’t go straight home. I bought milk on the way. (stopped)

I stopped to buy milk on the way home. / On the way home, I stopped to buy milk.

4. I don’t think that I’ve ever met your parents. (remember)

I don’t remember ever meeting your parents.

5. I am sorry to inform you that Mr Smith died last week. (regret)

I regret to inform you that Mr Smith died last week.

6. I shouldn’t have eaten so much last night. (regret)

I regret eating so much last night.

3. We had been trying to buy concert tickets for two hours when we lost the Internet connection.

Havíem estat intentant comprar entrades per al concert durant dues hores / Feia dues hores que intentàvem comprar entrades per al concert quan vam perdre 4. Have you been doing yoga for a long time? la connexió a Has estat fent ioga durant molt de temps? Internet. / Fa molt (de temps) que fas ioga? 5. They had been studying for weeks, so they went wild when the exams were over.

Havien estat estudiant durant setmanes / Feia setmanes que estudiaven, així que van embogir quan van acabar els exàmens.

Grammar Review 9. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. Jim is an incredible guitarist! How long has he been playing (play)? 2. I miss you. I haven’t seen for a month! 3. Mary wants fan club.

to join

(not see) you (join) the Blur

meeting 4. Did Steve suggest for dinner before the film?

(meet)

5. Witnesses said that photographers had been pursuing(pursue) Julia Roberts for about five minutes before she shouted at them.


READING

Promoting the Stars

1. Look at the title of the text and the pictures. What do you think the text is about?

public relations for stars / trying to get publicity for stars

2. Now read the text and check your answer. 3. Find words in the text that mean:

1. harmful (paragraph 2) 2. not obvious (paragraph 2) 3. planned (paragraph 3) 4. necessary (paragraph 4)

damaging subtle orchestrated essential

Public relations (PR) is the business of promoting a person, company, product or idea by generating media and public interest. And personal publicists to the stars seem to have the easiest job in PR because “getting ink” (receiving media coverage) for celebrities is seldom a problem. In fact not surprisingly, in this age of tabloids, paparazzi, mobile-phone cameras and especially the Internet, there’s often too much “ink”, and it’s not always positive or to the stars’ liking. That’s why a big part of a celebrity publicist’s job is to help stars respond to false, damaging or embarrassing

4. Choose the correct answer.

articles and photos. This can be done directly, such as

1. When a celebrity gets “ink”, it means ... . a. they’ve got a problem b. they receive only bad publicity c. they have got a publicist d. they’re written about 2.

... . published the first photo of Tom Cruise’s wife denied publishing fake paparazzi pictures orchestrated fake paparazzi photos reported on the phenomenon of fake paparazzi photos

The Wall Street Journal

a. b. c. d.

by releasing a statement responding to the published information. Or a more subtle approach can be taken by gradually shifting attention to different, positive aspects of the stars’ lives, such as their involvement with charitable or social causes. In addition, some stars and their publicists have found a way to try to control coverage and to beat the tabloids at their own game: they hire their own photographers or give paparazzi advance notice so they can “catch” a star in a supposedly private moment. The editor of an American gossip magazine recently estimated that

5. Write T (True) or F (False) for each sentence. Find information in the text to support your answers.

F 1. Surprisingly, new technology has had little effect on media coverage of celebrities.

“… not surprisingly, in this age of … mobile-phone cameras and especially the Internet, there’s often too much ‘ink’ …”

F 2. A subtle response to bad publicity is to issue

about half of the celebrity photos we see fall into this category. According to an article in the respected business newspaper, The Wall Street Journal, examples of these carefully orchestrated fake paparazzi moments include photos of Gwyneth Paltrow leaving hospital with her first baby and the world’s first glimpse of Tom Cruise with his wife, Katie Holmes.

a statement.

“This can be done directly, such as releasing a statement ... . Or a more subtle approach can be taken …”

T 3. Fake paparazzi photos account for about 50% of published celebrity photos.

Of course, many celebrities claim not to care about their public image or what the tabloids print. But for those who do care, publicists are essential.

“… recently estimated that about half of the celebrity photos we see fall into this category.” 6. Answer the question according to the text.

Why do some stars hire photographers to “surprise” them in a private moment?

Because that way they can better control what is published about them.


Unit 1

WRITING

Your Task

1. Choose the correct connector. There may be more than one correct answer.

1. Despite / Despite this / In spite of the cold weather, none of the actresses wore jackets. 2. There’s excellent public transport in New York, so you won’t need to hire a car there. However / Furthermore / On the one hand, you’ll need a car in Los Angeles. 2. Correct the run-on sentences below. Use a full stop and a capital letter or a connector.

1. I studied all week, I didn’t know all the answers in the test.

I studied all week, but I didn’t know all the answers in the test. / Although I studied all week, I didn’t know all the answers in the test. 2. Jim is buying flowers for Sally, it’s her birthday today. Jim is buying flowers for Sally because it’s her birthday today. / Jim is buying flowers for Sally. It’s her birthday today.

3. I woke up late and left the house quickly and I arrived at school and I realised it was Saturday.

I woke up late and left the house quickly. When I arrived at school, I realised it was Saturday. 3. Complete the for and against essay with the connectors below.

despite • on the other hand • furthermore however • in addition • such as • on the one hand

Write a for and against essay about the advantages and disadvantages of celebrities publicly supporting social and political causes. Write 100-150 words.

PLANNING YOUR FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY 1. Make sure you understand the issue. 2. Brainstorm the two sides of the issue. Write a list of pros and cons. • Look at the ideas below. Which are pros? Which are cons? Which could be either a pro or a con? - celebrities can influence people

- celebrities have got access to the media - an issue that a celebrity supports may get more publicity than other important issues that lack celebrity supporters - celebrities can help raise money for a cause - people may believe celebrities’ opinions without doing their own research • Add your own ideas to the list. 3. Decide which view you support. Then decide which of the ideas above you will include in your essay. 4. Organise your ideas. Use the model in Exercise 3 and the plan below to help you.

Government Funding for the Arts In Britain, it has always been customary for the government to provide financial support However for the arts. 1. , some people wonder whether it is time to end this custom. 2. On the one hand most people don’t benefit directly from arts funding, and many never take advantage of / , government funds this help. 3. Furthermore In addition for the arts means less money for essential services, 4. such as schools, health care, public transport and the police. On the other , in comparison with those services, 5. hand arts funding accounts for only a small portion of the government budget. Yet even that amount helps Britain to preserve its artistic heritage and nurture new generations In addition / , arts funding allows of artists. 6. Furthermore many museums to offer free entrance, creates job opportunities and helps promote tourism. despite In conclusion, 7. the arguments against government arts funding, I believe it should continue. The funding provides many benefits, and the arts are crucial for our culture and society.

PLAN Opening: State the issue / controversy. Body: Present arguments supporting each view. Closing: Conclude and state your own opinion. 5. Write a first draft. 6. Use the checklist to check your work. Then write a final draft. CHECKLIST

I followed the plan for a for and against essay. I used a variety of connectors of addition, contrast and example. I checked my grammar, spelling and punctuation. I avoided run-on sentences.

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Progress Check Unit 1 Vocabulary

Grammar


1. A large crew / crowd / passer-by has been gathering all morning to greet the team when their plane lands. 2. The president emerged / pursued / gossiped in public for the first time since the scandal began. 3. Some rock guitarists in the 60s and 70s were spoilt / lavish / notorious for their drug use. 4. I can’t believe I’m finally meeting you! You’ve been my heiress / role model / fiancée for years! 5. My friends and I enjoy debating controversial / instant / wealthy issues.

4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Perfect Continuous or Past Perfect Continuous.

1. Linda’s very tired. She hasn’t been getting (not get) enough sleep lately. 2. You look great!

Have

you

been working out (work out)? 3. They had been going out (go out) for two years when they decided to get married. 5. Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Use gerunds or infinitives. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

1. I don’t think that I locked the door. (remember) 2. Complete the e-mail by forming collocations with the correct form of the verbs catch, take , or go and the words below.

abroad • everyone by surprise • sight of wild • anyone’s eye • a photo

I don’t remember locking the door. 2. At the top of the hill, we paused and admired the view. (stopped)

At the top of the hill, we stopped to admire the view.

3. Don’t eat any more of the biscuits! (stop)

Hey Sue,

Stop eating the biscuits!

caught sight of last week. Hugh Jackman! He 2. took everyone when by surprise You’ll never guess who I 1.

he walked into the shop, but nobody 3.

went wild

. Everyone acted really calmly.

He looked at a few shirts, tried not to

catch anyone’s , and then left. But before he eye did, I managed to 5. take a photo of him with 4.

6. Complete the sentences. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

1. I read all afternoon. Then I fell asleep on the sofa.

How long have you been following a

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vegetarian diet

went abroad

for the summer? Write soon!

I fell asleep on the sofa

2. When did you start to follow a vegetarian diet?

my mobile (I’m sending the picture with this e-mail). Now aren’t you sorry that you 6.

After I had been reading all afternoon,

Writing

Love, Lynda

3. Complete the sentences by adding a suitable suffix to the words in brackets.

1. The children watched in amazement (amaze) as the magician performed his impressive (impress) tricks.

7. Complete the passage with the connectors below.

for example • moreover • despite such as Sallie Larson loves her job, 1.

despite

its

dangers. This Hollywood stuntwoman has performed

cultural 2. This summer, there are free (culture) events in the park, including a modern dance performance (perform).

hundreds of difficult stunts 2.

musician (music) appeared on 3. The young publicity (public) chat shows as part of a tour to promote his new CD.

4.

such as

running

through fire and jumping from a moving car. 3.

Moreover , she’s designed safety equipment. For example , she created new seat belt and

helmet designs that are widely used during stunts.


Unit 1


Grammar

1. Match I to II to form sentences.

4. Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

I 1. The facts emerged

1. Don’t give the dog more treats. (stop)

2. Photographers pursued

Stop giving the dog treats!

3. He tried to fool

2. When did you start to learn karate? (how long)

4. They gossiped

How long have you been learning karate?

5. They were surrounded

3. First, I’ll go to the bank. Then I’ll go shopping. (after)

II

4 a. to me about their other friends. 5 b. by a lot of people. 2 c. the actor into his hotel. 1 d. slowly, after a long investigation. 3 e. me, but it didn’t work.

After I go / have gone to the bank, I’ll go shopping. / I’ll go shopping after I go / gone to the bank. 4. have He listened to music during the flight. (while) He was listening to music while flying. 5. Write a logical response with the words below. Use the correct form of the verbs.

1. Here are my keys! 2. Choose the correct answer. Pay attention to the underlined words.

1. Every summer, a small crew performs on / builds a stage in the park. 2. I don’t understand your infatuation with him. Why don’t / do you like him so much? 3. That restaurant is notorious for its bad / good service. 4. The pressure from his parents makes Ron feel relaxed / nervous. 3. Complete the blog entry by adding a suitable suffix to the words in brackets.

I / look / for them / all day

I have been looking for them all day. 2. It took forever! we / wait / for / three hours / when / we / finally / see / the / doctor

We had been waiting for three hours when we finally saw the doctor. 3. I got to school late today. by the time / I / walk in / the teacher / hand out / the test

By the time I walked in, the teacher had handed out the test.

Successful sports stars appear in adverts for 1.

expensive (expense) watches and 2.fashionable

(fashion) designer clothing, and are photographed at lavish parties with famous 3.

musicians (music)

and actors. There are often articles about their

luxurious (luxury) homes and yachts, as well as about their occasionally 5. outrageous (outrage) 4.

behaviour. It sometimes seems that they are more a part of the

entertainment (entertain) business

6.

Writing 6. Complete the sentences with a suitable connector below.

nevertheless • in spite of • furthermore moreover • however • although • despite 1. A lot of people don’t like him. Nevertheless , / However I think he’s very nice.

sports stars again for their 7.

2. Although she’s lived here for ten years, she’s never got used to the cold.

they give to products or for what happens in their

3. I’m not going to rent that flat. It’s too small. Moreover /, there’s no view.

than the sports business. Let’s start to appreciate

amazing (amaze) performances and not for the 8. publicity (public) private lives.

Furthermore


2

Going Green

2. The following sentences don’t make sense. Make them logical by replacing the words and phrases in bold with the correct word or phrase in bold from a different sentence.

1. It is harmful to birds and sea animals to destroy ingest plastic. 2. This factory doesn’t inhabit dangerous substances because it was built with new emit “green” technology. 3. Giant pandas cut down remote mountain areas inhabit in China. 4. If we don’t ingest our spending, we won’t have any savings left. cut down

VOCABULARY

5. Many scientists are now making their way to studying the effects of climate change.

devoted 1. Complete the captions with the words below.

6. My parents use up driving in bad weather. In fact, they never drive when it’s snowing.

debris • pollution • landfill • trash 1

Why do I always have to trash take the out?

avoid 7. Susan and Jim are still devoted here. They got stuck in traffic, but should be arriving soon.

making their way 8. Everyone fears that the hurricane will emit destroy thousands of homes.

2

Now that the rain has ended, it’s going to take a lot of work to clear all this debris .

9. If we have to pay the DJ £400, we’ll avoid most of the budget and won’t have any money for use up food. 3. Complete the sentences with the words below.

halfway • fuel • logging • shortcut greenhouse effect • crops • banned bellies • voyages • renewable energy environmentally friendly • lack 3

What a shame that we can’t see much of the city today because of the air pollution .

1. I had driven halfway to your house when I realised that I hadn’t taken the short cut you had suggested. 2. The greenhouse is creating climate changes effect crops which will affect the types of that can be grown in regions of the world.

4

Soon, this landfill will be covered. We’re going to build a club on top of it.

lack 3. Severe of food for a long period of bellies to become time causes children’s very large. environmentally friendly to use

4. Experts agree that it is renewable energy . 5.

Logging is

banned in all the national

forests here.

voyages fuel .

6. Space


require a great deal of

Unit 2 4. Complete the passage with the words and phrases below.

carbon footprint • nightmare • emitted amount • carbon dioxide • cut down broke down • made waves • harmful

2.

by describing terrible scenarios of the future

3. The money we raised is a drop in the ocean.

of life on Earth. The only solution, they say, is to

cut down

3.

on pollution. This would mean

amount of damaging carbon dioxide we produce. Most of us, of

reducing the 4. 5.

course, don’t even know the size of our own

carbon footprint . But a recent study of the 7. harmful environmental impact of an 6.

average British citizen provided some interesting information. The study 8.

broke down

carbon

dioxide-producing activities into 11 categories, including leisure, home-energy use and commuting. Surprisingly, leisure activities accounted, on average, for about one-fifth of the total carbon dioxide that is

emitted

9.

a. They were exactly where I had left them. b. I couldn’t find them anywhere.

a. She talks too much. b. She’s not like everyone else.

In recent years, many respected scientists have

made waves nightmare

1. My glasses vanished into thin air.

2. Her personality brought a breath of fresh air to the office.

LEISURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

1.

6. Choose the sentence that best follows the original.

by each person in Britain. Think

about this the next time you watch a football match in a brightly lit stadium or go away on holiday!

a. It was more than we expected. b. We need to raise a lot more. 4. With your education, the sky’s the limit. a. You can achieve anything you want. b. There’s a limit to what you’ll be able to achieve. 5. John’s very down to earth. a. He’s very depressed. b. He’s easy to talk to. 6. This problem is the tip of the iceberg. a. I don’t expect there to be any more difficulties. b. I expect that we’ll soon face other problems as well. 7. Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill. a. It’s really not a problem. b. You should be more concerned. 8. Pollution has wiped out many species. a. They’re more dangerous. b. They no longer exist.


I 1. My computer isn’t working properly. I hope it isn’t going to


2. I missed the first two lessons, but I think I’ll

1. One of the locally grown crops is

3. There’s so much to learn for this exam. We need to 4. That’s a great idea! I’ll

Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.

.

2. I should cut down on

5. When Lori and I see sad films, we

.

6. I’m not taking the bus home. Lee said he’ll

3. If I could take a voyage anywhere, I’d like to go

7. Most experts don’t expect the economy to II

. 4. I think it would be easy for me to pick up

6 a. pick me up. 1 b. break down. 3 c. break it down into sections.

. 5. The last thing of mine that broke down was .

2 d. pick everything up quickly. 5 e. usually break down at the end. 4 f. bring it up at the meeting. 7 g. pick up until early next year.

6. My worst nightmare is that . 7. I was brought up .


GRAMMAR

3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the modals or modal perfects and the verbs in brackets. Use the affirmative or negative.

needn’t have brought

1. Choose the sentence that best follows the original.

1. You should have been there! a. It was a fantastic concert. b. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

1. We (need / bring) umbrellas with us. It hasn’t rained at all today! 2. I’m going to be late! I should have woken up (should / wake up) an hour ago! 3. All these jeans are on sale, so I might buy (might / buy) two pairs.

2. I might leave my phone at home. a. Now I’m sorry that I haven’t got it with me. b. I don’t think I’ll need it. 3. They might have missed the train. a. If they hurry, they’ll catch it. b. If they did, they’ll be on the next one. 4. We could have helped them. a. I wonder why they didn’t ask us. b. I wonder if they’ll ask us to help. 2. Write a sentence to describe each picture with the words below. Use a modal or modal perfect, affirmative or negative. There may be more than one correct answer.

4. Keith looked better with longer hair. He shouldn’t have cut (should / cut) it. 5. I would have taken (would / take) the bus, but it left as I arrived. 6. Lucy’s got a bad case of food poisoning. The fish at the restaurant must have been (must / be) off. 7. Joe couldn’t repair (could / repair) my computer, so I called a technician. 4. Choose the correct answer.

Zero Rubbish

1

Some people 1. have to laugh / must laugh / must have laughed when Frank Schiavo decided, about

Karen / wear / a jacket

Karen should have worn a jacket.

25 years ago, that he was going to try to reduce the amount of rubbish he produced. But nobody’s laughing these days. In fact, we now 2. have to give / had to give /

2

must have given Schiavo credit for being one of the

first to adopt a “zero-rubbish” lifestyle. The former environmental studies lecturer knew long

Mark / leave / the keys in the door

ago that one of the ways we 3. can’t reduce /

Mark must/may/might have left the keys in the door.

can reduce / could reduce our personal carbon footprint

3

is to cut down on our rubbish. That means following what some environmentalists call “the three Rs”: Reduce, Recycle and Reuse. Reduce your purchases, recycle anything possible and reuse food waste to make compost. In addition, environmentalists insist on

they / be / delighted

They must/should be delighted. 4

repairing or donating items that you 4. can’t recycle / shouldn’t recycle / could have recycled.

Schiavo succeeded in reducing the amount of rubbish he 5.

should have thrown / would have thrown /

must have thrown into the bin. After following a

zero-rubbish lifestyle for 16 years, a typical month’s

we / get / here / so late

worth of his rubbish 6. must fit / might fit / could fit into

We shouldn’t have got here so late.

a small paper bag.


Unit 2 5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of should or had better , affirmative or negative. There may be more than one correct answer.


1. You should wear that colour more often. It looks great on you.

2. I’m not sure who’s singing that song. It might have been Madonna.

1. I don’t see Emma here. She must leave.

I don’t see Emma here. She must have left.

2. I think he’s having a heart attack! We should / call an ambulance immediately!

I’m not sure who’s singing that song. It might be Madonna.

had 3. You use any of my things while better not I’m gone, or I’ll be very angry.

3. The president should has begun worrying about the environment years ago.

had better

4. I know that I shouldn’t eat so much junk food.

The president should have begun worrying about the environment years ago.

6. Rewrite the sentences with the modals in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

4. Would have Jane helped you?

Would Jane have helped you? 5. We’d better to get petrol soon.

We’d better get petrol soon.

1. Have you got a pen for me to borrow? (can)

Can I borrow your pen? 9. Translate the sentences.

2. The water in this river is too polluted for us to drink. (mustn’t)

We mustn’t drink the water in this river. 3. It’s possible that Jeff didn’t receive the message. (might not)

Jeff might not have received the message. 4. There’s no need for Julie to help me cook for the party. (not have to)

1. Our country must cut down the amount of energy that we use.

El nostre país ha de reduir la quantitat d’energia que fem servir.

2. Road safety should be taught to young children to avoid road accidents.

S’hauria d’ensenyar seguretat viària als nens/es per evitar accidents de trànsit.

Julie doesn’t have to help me cook for the party.

3. You’d better take the shortcut or you’ll be late.

That story can’t be real. / I can’t believe that story is real.

4. You shouldn’t have brought up the subject of money.

Serà millor / Val més que agafis la drecera o faràs tard.

5. I doubt that story is real. (can’t)

No hauries d’haver tret el tema dels diners.


5. Celia may have broken down because of the bad news.

1. Next year, I might


Potser la Celia s’ha posat a plorar a causa de la mala notícia.

.

2. My parents think I should

. 3. My friends had better not . 4. People my age can’t

Grammar Review

.

10. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.

.

1. Our teacherhas been working (work) in the school for the past 20 years.

.

2. We had been playing (play) tennis for an hour before Carol joined us.

5. When I was younger, my parents should have 6. At weekends, I don’t have to

3.

7. Last year, I should have .

Windsurfing

(windsurf) is a popular sport

in Australia. 4. I should have gone (should / go) on holiday last month when the prices were lower. 5. This milk

smells

(smell) off.


READING

The Environmental Costs of Being Online

1. Read the article quickly, ignoring difficult words. Then answer the questions.

There’s no doubt that the Internet has got environmental

1. What problem does the writer describe?

costs for processing ordinary letters and the fuel needed

online pollution

benefits. E-mails, for instance, save on paper, electricity to pick up and deliver them. Online purchases mean

2. What are some of the causes of the problem?

fewer car trips to shops. As we increasingly get more

huge amounts of Google searches / web page viewing / complex, online virtual-reality game playing

news and music online, energy costs of producing and transporting newspapers, magazines and CDs are

2. Read the text again and choose the best answer according to the text.

being reduced. And video-conferencing brings together

1. The information technology industry ... . a. produces about 2% less CO2 than airlines b. generates a similar amount of greenhouse gas as airlines do c. emits 2% more carbon dioxide than the airline industry d. creates much less greenhouse gas than the airline industry

travelling long distances.

2. According to Evan Mills, computer data centres ... . a. are among the most energy-saving facilities b. consume a great deal of energy c. don’t need a lot of electricity d. help Google conserve energy

The culprit, of course, is the electricity needed to run the

3. Compared to an electric kettle, a 15-minute Google search ... . a. uses more energy b. creates about two-thirds more CO2 c. produces fewer grams of carbon dioxide d. generates 10 g more CO2

But what does this mean for the average computer user?

people who, a few years ago, couldn’t have met without

But online activity itself has definitely got a carbon footprint. You might be sur prised to learn that, according to a recent study, the information technology industry emits approximately 2% of the world’s CO2 (carbon dioxide), creating about the same amount of greenhouse gases as the global airline industry.

huge server computers of Google and other data centres, which are, says researcher Evan Mills, “among the most energy-intensive facilities imaginable”.

Estimates are that every 15 minutes we spend online performing a Google search or viewing web pages can generate up to 10 g of CO2. This is about two-thirds of the amount created by boiling a cup of water in an electric kettle. And players of online virtual-reality games can use nearly the same amount of electricity in one year as

3. Complete the sentences according to the text.

a typical citizen in Brazil uses over the same period.

1. By using e-mail, we’re able to savepaper, electricity With more than 200 million Internet searches performed costs for processing ordinary letters and on the . each day, billions of web pages being viewed and new fuel needed to pick up and deliver them 2. The average Brazilian consumes about the same online services such as Twitter gaining in popularity, amount of electricity in a year as players of many scientists believe it’s time to find ways to cut down online virtual-reality games do over the . the Internet’s environmental cost. same period 3. Every day, more than 200 million Internet searches are performed . 4. Find words in the text that mean:

1. things that are bought (paragraph 1) purchases 2. the cause of a problem (paragraph 3) culprit 3. create (paragraph 4) generate


Unit 2

Your Task

WRITING

Write a letter of complaint to your local newspaper about the lack of sports facilities in your area. Write 100-150 words.

1. Read the letter of complaint below. Replace the informal language in brackets with formal words and phrases.

11 Pickwick Road Corsham Wiltshire 7th May 2010

Ms Allison Murray President NewSounds Records 49 Dean Street London Dear (Allison)

1.

Madam

,

to express my concern regarding

I’m writing (to tell you about) 2. the type of CD packaging used by NewSounds Records. To begin with, I (really don’t like) 3. strongly disagree that your company uses plastic wrappings. Producing new plastic wastes valuable natural resources. Second, I object to the chemically-treated type of paper on which the inserted booklets are printed because it is unsuitable for recycling. Many record companies are packaging CDs in paper or plastic cases made of 100% recycled and recyclable materials. I (really think that) 4. strongly urge NewSounds to do the same in order to reduce its carbon footprint. (Can’t wait to hear from you.) 5. I look forward (Sincerely,)

6.

Yours faithfully,

to your reply.

James Emerson

WRITING A LETTER OF COMPLAI NT 1. Decide what you want to say. Think about the following questions:

- What effect does the problem have on the people in your community? - Why does it bother you personally? - What actions should be taken? 2. Think of a way to convince the reader that this problem is important. Which of the following sentences could be used in your letter?

1. I like sport. 2. Young people who participate in sport are less likely to be bored and get involved in crime. 3. Playing sport regularly is part of a healthy lifestyle. 4. Team sports make you feel part of your community. 5. Being an athlete makes you more popular. 3. Organise your ideas. Use the model in Exercise 1 and the plan below to help you.

PLAN Opening: State the purpose of your letter. Body: Give information and details. Closing: Request / Demand action.

4. Write a first draft. 5. Use the checklist to check your work. Then write a final draft. CHECKLIST

I followed the plan for a formal letter. I used formal language. I checked my grammar, spelling and punctuation.

2. Rewrite the sentences using parallel structures.

1. Buying music online is cheaper than to buy CDs.

Buying music online is cheaper than buying CDs. 2. Tim’s scooter is newer than the one Rachel has.

Tim’s scooter is newer than Rachel’s. 3. Sam has got blond hair, brown eyes and his legs are long.

Sam has got blond hair, brown eyes and long legs. See Writing Guide, Student’s Book page 149 Viewpoints 2 Workbook © B Burlington Books

21


Grammar

1. Replace each word or expression in bold with a suitable expression below. Make any necessary changes.

break down • pick up • make waves cut down • vanish into thin air • bring up 1. She learned photography on her own, without picked up any formal training. 2. Many people could easily decrease the amount cut down of water they use. 3. When the boy saw his injured puppy, he began to cry. broke down

3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of a modal or modal perfect and the verbs in brackets. There may be more than one correct answer.

should ask 1. I think we (ask) Lynne for help. She knows a lot about computers. 2. She shouldn’t have/ (prepare) so much needn’t have prepared food. Nobody was very hungry. 3. Iwould have called(call) you sooner, but I was busy. 4.

Can/May/ I Could

have

(have) some water,

please?

4. I don’t want to cause problems, so I won’t make waves complain.

5.

5. The suspect seemed to disappear while the police were chasing him. vanish into thin air

6. Nobody reaction. He really surprised us.

6. Why did you start to talk about my party in front of Donna? I asked you not to!

bring up 2. Complete the passage with the words and expressions below.

carbon footprint • bellies • amount a drop in the ocean • renewable energy fuel • environmentally-friendly People who work out at Central Gym in Hong Kong are not only trimming fat from

bellies , they’re also a source of 2.renewable energy that helps their 1.

provide power to the gym. Specially-designed exercise machines capture the electrical energy produced by exercisers, which then becomes 3.

fuel

to power the lights above

the machines. Excess energy is stored in a battery.

amount of energy that’s created by these 5.environmentally-friendly a drop workouts is only 6. compared in the ocean Of course, the 4.

to the amount of electricity the gym uses. But

researchers hope that eventually, human-powered energy will be much more widely and efficiently captured and used. So, what could be better than increasing your fitness while reducing your 7.

carbon footprint ?

Would

like (like) to join us? could have (predict) his predicted you

4. Write sentences with the words below. Use the correct form of should or had better .

1. I don’t think Ellen looks good with short hair. She / let / her hair / grow / long / again

She should let her hair grow long again. 2. You’ll fail the course unless you finish the project on time. We / work / on / it / today

We had better work on it today. 3. David’s not feeling well. He / go / out / tonight

He shouldn’t go out tonight.

Writing 5. Rewrite the sentence below using formal language. There may be more than one correct answer.

I really think you’ve got to do something really fast to solve this problem. Possible Answer

In my opinion, something must be done quickly in order to solve this problem. 6. Rewrite the sentence using parallel structures.

Recycling plastic is better than to put it in landfills.

Recycling plastic is better than putting it in landfills.


Unit 2

Progress Check Units 1-2 Vocabulary

Grammar

1. Complete the passage with the words below.

pollution • trend • wealthy • harmful lack • lavish • publicity • the sky’s the limit For 1.

wealthy actors, such as George Clooney

and Leonardo DiCaprio, or rich businessmen like the

the sky’s when it comes to the limit lack buying a car. There’s certainly no 3. of 4. lavish vehicles, either. But recently, choices of founders of Google, 2.

they all made an interesting choice of a new car when they were among the first purchasers of the Tesla Roadster – a new electric sports car made by a small, independent manufacturer. This battery-powered vehicle produces far less

5.

pollution than an

ordinary petrol-powered car, and has much less of a 6.

harmful effect on the environment. With a price

tag of over $100,000, it’s unlikely that the Tesla will become a widespread 7.

trend

celebrity owners certainly create good

. However, its 8.

publicity

for electric cars in general.

3. Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

1. I’m sure that Sam is disappointed. (must)

Sam must be disappointed. 2. I regret not bringing my iPod with me. (should)

I should have brought my iPod with me. 3. Jeff planned to arrive earlier, but there was a lot of traffic. (would)

Jeff would have arrived earlier, but there was a lot of traffic.

4. This is his first teaching job. (before)

He’s never taught before. / He’s never had a teaching job before.

5. When did you first begin to study environmental science here? (how long)

How long have you been studying environmental science here?

6. Sir, parking isn’t allowed here. (had better)

Sir, you had better park somewhere else. / Sir, you had better not park here.

Writing

2. Write T (True) or F (False) for each sentence. Correct the false sentences.

F 1. When you ingest something, you throw it

4. Complete the sentences with a logical ending. Pay attention to the words in bold.

1. Dave likes to watch TV and

away.

When you ingest something, you consume it.

F 2. When you emerge, you can’t be seen. When you emerge, you can be seen.


.

2. There are many ways to conserve water. For instance, we .

T 3. When you are willing, you offer or agree to

3. I have to tidy my room every week. In addition, I have to .

something.

F 4. When you inhabit a place, you visit it. When you inhabit a place, you live in it.

4. Sally especially likes British bands such as

T 5. When you pursue something, you follow it.

5. Flying in a plane is faster than

.

.

F 6. When something is a breath of fresh air,

6. The service at this restaurant is terrible. However,

it’s good for the environment.

.

When something is a breath of fresh air, it’s new and different.


3

2. Complete the captions with the verbs below.

expose • launch • crawl • lean • crash 1

crawl You can’t continue to You must drive a bit faster.

.

Online World VOCABULARY

2

I want a style that doesn’t expose my bald spot.


I 1. I’m sure that Ben has read my e-mails 2. Jake had a problem with the computer this morning, 3. I know you’re upset because

3

4. He was relieved

crash Oh, no! Please, please don’t now! My report’s due in the morning!

5. He taught me how to keep my computer safe 6. You have to enter a password 7. Oh, no! What am I going to do? This message says 8. He finally turned off the television II

6 a. 3 b. 8 c. 1 d. 4 e.

when you log onto this website.

4

Our market research shows that the time is right to launch the new TOP phone.

5

Please don’t

your job interview didn’t turn out well. and helped me tidy up the flat. even though he’s denied it. that he hadn’t accidentally deleted his work.

7 f. that all my files have been permanently removed.

2 g. but he restarted it and everything’s fine now.

5 h. and prevent other people from seeing what’s on it.


lean

on my car.

Unit 3 3. Complete the dialogue with the words and phrases below.

online • available • user-friendly updated • google • access social networking sites • portable Salesman: May I help you? Ellen: Yes, please. I’m looking for a new computer. It’s got to be lightweight and 1.

portable ,

because I want to be able to take it to cafés.

Salesman: I think you should consider a netbook, especially if you’re going to use it mainly to go

5. Complete each sentence with the adjectives below.

pressing • affluent • close-up • overjoyed 1. Steve was polite, but he wasn’t overjoyed to see me. 2. A lot of affluent high-tech executives have expensive homes in this neighbourhood. 3. We have several pressing topics to discuss, but the most urgent is the book fair. 4. I can see every detail of the bee in the close-up 6. Complete the sentences with a suitable collocation. Use the verbs and nouns below.

online to 3. google people or visit 4. social , such as Facebook. We’ve got networking sites several models 5. available that are all smaller, 2.

Verbs: • download • enter • charge • forward • post

and weigh and cost less than a typical laptop. They’re also very 6.

user– there’s nothing friendly

complicated to learn. Just turn it on and you can 7.

access

the Internet wherever there’s a

wireless connection.

Ellen: Do netbooks come with 8.

updated

programs, like the latest version of Office?

Salesman: No. You have to buy those separately. Ellen: OK. A netbook sounds perfect. Let me see what you’ve got ... .

.

Nouns: • your password • an attachment • a song • information • a mobile phone

1. You charge a mobile when its battery is low.

phone enter your 2. You have to password some websites.

in order to access

3. When you want to send a document or photo to forward an . someone, you

attachment

4. It sometimes takes a long time to download a song onto a computer. 5. When you add something to your Facebook page, you post information .

4. Choose the correct answer. Pay attention to the underlined words.

1. All employees use cars / computers from the company’s fleet. 2. The Olympic athletes entered the stadium, wearing / carrying poles with the flags of their countries. 3. For safety, a fence was built over / around the pool. 4. A burglar stole / delivered ten laptops yesterday. 5. I had a sudden urge to eat meat, so I ordered a hamburger / became a vegetarian.

7. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets and suitable prepositions.

reminds me of (remind) you. I applied for (apply) five jobs last week. When did you first hear about (hear) this? He depends on (depend) his parents for money. I’ve thought of (think) the perfect present for her.

1. Sally 2. 3. 4. 5.


1. My favourite social networking site is


6. Diana keeps all her important papers / T-shirts in a folder.

2. I recently googled

7. My music files are organised on my computer / in CD boxes.

3. If I were affluent, I would

8. This software comes with a tutorial that provides a discount / instructions .

4. Someone once forwarded me

. . . .

5. I bought an amazing device that .


GRAMMAR

4. Rewrite the sentences in Exercise 3 by completing the sentences below. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

1. The exam had been completed by 11.30 yesterday . 1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the passive.

1. The phone should be charged (should / charge) for 12 hours before you use it. 2. Tickets will be / are going (sell) next week.

to be sold

3. Since the band put their latest song online, has been it (download) by downloaded thousands of fans.

2. People once believed that the world was flat . 3. Experts consider junk food to be unhealthy . 4. Companies often launch new products with publicity campaigns and free samples . 5. A major games company is now producing

the computer game she designed

(must / take)

5. Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the active or passive.

5. By the time we completed the survey, it had been answered (answer) by 420 people.

BECOMING FAMOUS ON YOUTUBE

must have been taken

4. This photo in the winter. Look at the snow!

2. Write a logical continuation with the words in brackets. Use the passive form of the verb.

1. I’ve just received an e-mail from Amazon. (my package / deliver / next week)

My package will be delivered next week. 2. I didn’t eat anything at the party. (all the food / eat / by the time / I arrive)

All the food had been eaten by the time I arrived.

3. The invitations are finally addressed. (they / not / send out / yet)

They haven’t been sent out yet. 4. You can check tomorrow’s weather. (forecasts / give / on several websites)

Forecasts are given on several websites.

When Jawed Karim, one of YouTube’s founders, 1.

posted

(post) the first video there

could have predicted

on 23rd April 2005, nobody 2.

(could / predict) that the website would become one of the most popular on the Internet. Each minute, at least 20 hours of video

3.

(upload) to the site, which

4.

are uploaded was bought

(buy) by Google in 2006. The selection of videos includes films, television shows, homemade music videos, documentaries, as well as some short films that 5.

are considered (consider) to be

original and artistic by serious critics. In addition, many YouTube “stars” 6.

have been created

(create) over the past few years. These are people whose videos 7.

have been watched

(watch)

by millions of people. Among these stars are

3. Complete the sentences with the correct active or passive form of the verbs below. Use each verb only once.

launch • complete • consider produce • believe 1. By 11.30 yesterday, everyone had completed the exam.

was

2. It world was flat.

once believed that the

is considered to be unhealthy. are 4. New products often launched 3. Junk food

Matt Harding, thanks to his videos of himself dancing with people all over the world, and Ryan Higa, whose video “How to Be a Ninja” 8.

has been viewed (view) over 20 million

times so far. Another YouTube star is Lauren Luke, a young Englishwoman whose popular series of videos about applying make-up led to her own make-up line that 9.

was launched (launch)

in April 2009. It’s this unpredictable variety of videos that keep people hooked on YouTube!

with publicity campaigns and free samples.

is 5. The computer game she designed being by a major games company. now produced


Matt Harding dancing in India

.

Unit 3 6. Rewrite the sentences using two passive structures.

1. They’re using computer animation to make the film.

Computer animation is being used to make the film. The film is being made by using computer animation. 2. We will e-mail the concert tour dates to everyone next week.

The concert tour dates will be e-mailed to everyone next week. Everyone will be e-mailed the concert tour dates next week.


1. The decision has already be made.

The decision has already been made. 2. At the moment, passwords are been changed.

At the moment, passwords are being changed. 3. The dates of the meetings will be sent everyone.

The dates of the meetings will be sent to everyone.

4. Sorry, Mrs Rivero. I’m late because I’ve checked my teeth at the dentist today.

Sorry, Mrs Rivero. I’m late because I had my teeth checked at the dentist today.

3. Someone sent me flowers on my birthday.

Flowers were sent to me on my birthday. I was sent flowers on my birthday. 4. Experts believe that Internet addiction is a growing problem.

It is believed that Internet addiction is a growing problem. Internet addiction is believed to be a growing problem.

5. People think his videos are very entertaining.

His videos are thought to be very entertaining. It is thought that his videos are very entertaining. 7. Complete the e-mail with the correct causative form of the verbs below. There may be more than one correct answer.

cut • install • put on • made • deliver

5. Fifty years ago, this computer was considered to was the fastest one in the world.

Fifty years ago, this computer was considered to be the fastest one in the world. 9. Translate the sentences.

1. A new product has just been launched for the European market.

S’acaba de llançar un nou producte per al mercat europeu.

2. Certain expensive items can be bought only by affluent people.

Certs articles cars poden ser comprats només per gent adinerada.

3. Nobody understood why all those photos had been deleted.

Ningú va entendre per què totes aquelles fotos havien estat esborrades.

[email protected]

Hi Jon, Thanks for the e-mail! I’m glad you finally 1. had / got an Internet connection installed . I’m busy these days – and not only with studying. cut I 2. had / got my hair the other day, and today I’m taking my motorbike to the garage to 3. have / get new tyres put on . have / an extra While that’s being done, I 4. willget made to my flat, so you can set of keys have a set when you visit next week. When you come, we should invite friends over, rent have a couple of films and 5. burgers and delivered chips . See you in a few days! Angie

4. These images shouldn’t have been removed from our website.

Aquestes imatges no s’haurien d’haver eliminat del nostre lloc web.

5. USB flash drives are said to be quite affordable.

Es diu que els dispositius de memòria USB són bastant assequibles.

Grammar Review 10. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. We were met by friends who had been waiting (wait) for us for an hour. 2.

Skiing

(ski) is a popular sport.

3. We didn’t like the restaurant that Gina recommended. We should have gone (should / go) to a different place. 4. The book was reviewed newspapers last week. 5. That girl

looks

(review) in several (look) familiar.


@

READING 1. Read the first sentence in each paragraph in the text. In which paragraph do you think you will find the following information?

Internet Addiction

1. whether Internet addiction is considered an official disorder 4

Do you neglect responsibilities whenever you have the

2. some signs of Internet addiction

1

urge to spend time online? Do you feel depressed if you’re away from a computer game for too long? Do you

3. what needs to be considered when making a diagnosis of Internet addiction 3

lie about the amount of time you spend online? Is your

4. why Ben Alexander was in a treatment

virtual social life more important than your real social

centre

life? If so, they may be signs that you have an Internet,

5

gaming or computer addiction – now commonly called

5. how Internet addiction differs from some other addictions

Internet addiction.

2

Since the mid-1990s, when the problem first began to 2. Now read the entire text and check your answers.

be widely discussed among mental-health professionals, comparisons have been made between excessive

3. Complete the sentences according to the text.

computer use and addictions to gambling, drugs or

1. Mental-health professionals first began

alcohol. There are differences, though, especially as

discussing the problem of Internet addiction in the mid 1990s

.

2. South Korea and the United States are among

the countries that already have got . rehabilitation programmes for Internet addiction sufferers


Internet addiction doesn’t usually involve losing money or pose an imminent threat to one’s physical health. Moreover, many experts say that an Internet addiction diagnosis shouldn’t be based mainly on the amount of time devoted to the activity. Instead, they say, what must

1. Among the signs of Internet addiction NOT mentioned is ... . a. spending money online b. neglecting responsibilities c. depression d. socialising online only

be examined is the negative effect the activity has on

2. The most important factor to consider when making a diagnosis of Internet addiction is ... . a. the amount of time spent online b. the impact online or gaming activities has on someone’s life c. a person’s favourite online activities d. whether someone uses the Internet at work

Internet addiction is not yet accepted as a mental disorder

someone’s life. Someone who stays home from school or a job in order to remain online, for instance, or who gains emotional satisfaction only from their gaming or virtual social life, should be considered an addict.

by the American Psychiatric Association or similar professional organisations elsewhere (though it may soon gain official recognition in China). Despite this, a wide range of treatments is already available for it, including rehabilitation programmes in South Korea, China, the USA and other countries. Critics may point to this as proof that addiction specialists are already benefitting

5. Find words in the text that mean the opposite of:

1. pay attention to (paragraph 1) 2. not enough (paragraph 2) 3. loses (paragraph 3) 4. suffering (paragraph 4)

neglect excessive gains benefitting

from creating a new group of patients to treat. But that probably doesn’t matter to sufferers like 19-yearold Ben Alexander who, in September 2009, was the first patient at ReSTART, a treatment centre in the USA. He didn’t finish university because of his inability to limit the amount of time he spent playing the video game World of Warcraft . Hopefully, ReSTART will enable

Ben to regain control of his life.


Unit 3

WRITING

Your Task Write an opinion essay about the following statement: Using a mobile phone in public venues is impolite. Write 100-150 words.

1. Choose the correct connector.

1. So that / Due to / In order to get an iPhone at a discount, you have to show your student ID. 2. She enjoys living here. Therefore, / Due to / Because she’s not sure that she wants to attend university anywhere else. 3. Paul is one of the nicest people I know. As a result, / Because / For this reason, I’d like to introduce him to your sister. 2. Add apostrophes where necessary.

WRITING AN OPINION ESSAY 1. Make sure you understand the issue. 2. Decide if you agree or disagree with the statement. 3. Brainstorm ideas you can use to support your opinion. Look at the points below. Which could be used by someone who agrees with the statement above? Which could be used by someone who disagrees?

1. The dogs ’ fur is white, but its tail is black.

- ignoring people when using mobile phones

2. Can you hear the peoples ’ screams? Theyre ’ so frightened.

- same as talking face to face

3. I love your jacket. Its ’ beautiful.

- loud mobile-phone ringtones - lit screens disturb

3. Complete the opinion essay with suitable connectors. There may be more than one correct answer.

Too Much Self-Service Online? More and more business is being conducted online, from banking to booking travel tickets. While many people like this trend, I think it has disadvantages for the consumer. First of all, a credit or debit card is usually needed a result / 1. in order to make online purchases. 2. As Therefore , people who lack these cards can’t take advantage of Internet deals such as low-priced plane tickets. Second, the ability to print boarding passes or tickets at home is presented to consumers as an advantage – but it is also an inconvenience 3. because / it costs us since time and money for the ink and paper. Finally, online orders are often difficult to change, and customer service is not always readily available. 4.For this reason / Therefore, some people are nervous about making online purchases. All in all, I don’t think that consumers who do their business online are always treated well. Consumers should let companies know when they don’t like this self-service approach.

- acceptable behaviour today 4. Decide which ideas to include in your essay. Think of facts, details and examples to support your arguments. 5. Organise your ideas. Use the model in Exercise 3 and the plan below to help you.

PLAN Opening: Present the issue and your opinion. Body: Present reasons, facts and examples to support your opinion. Closing: Restate your opinion and / or make suggestions. 6. Write a first draft. 7. Use the checklist to check your work. Then write a final draft. CHECKLIST

I followed the plan for an opinion essay. I used connectors of cause and result and connectors of purpose. I checked my grammar, spelling and punctuation. I checked that the verbs and subjects agree.

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Grammar


1. Don’t crawl / lean on the wall! The paint is wet! 2. Luckily, I didn’t lose my work when my computer crashed / restarted. 3. The pole / fence around our garden is made of wood. 4. The password / tutorial is easy to remember. 5. I’m sorry, but there’s no available / pressing appointment today. 6. She grew up in an affluent / updated family, so she never had to worry about money.

4. Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the active or passive. Urban legends – those scary or weird stories that 1.

are said

(say) to be true but aren’t –

have been around for a long time. In the 1800s in England, for instance, rumours 2. spread

/ were spread

(spread) of the existence of a man who 3.

was referred

(refer) to as Spring-Heeled

Jack. He had a terrifying appearance and could jump very high. Since the mid-1930s, tales 4.

have been told (tell) of alligators living in the

2. Complete the sentences with a suitable preposition. Pay attention to the words in bold.

sewers under New York City. Nowadays, urban legends

1. Some packaged foods seem to consist mainly of chemicals.

millions of people 6.

2. We’re going to stay on the beach!

at / in

a hotel right

5.

are making / (make) their way around the make

world with the click of a mouse. In recent years,

have read

(read) that

certain tight jeans can kill the wearer and that poisonous spiders often 7.

live

(live)

in passenger jet bathrooms. Both of these stories are

3. I like Charles, but I wouldn’t depend on him for anything important. 4. You forgot to remind me birthday.

for 5. Kate applied driving licence yesterday.

about

Sue’s

false. But even if we know that urban legends are untrue, many of us still enjoy reading them. They’ve even become the subject of research for some folklore specialists who keep a close eye on the Internet to learn

her provisional

which are “going viral” – that is, which urban legends 8.

are being read (read) by and forwarded to

millions of people.

3. Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below.

turn out • fleet • urge • deny • access delete 1. When some ex-smokers get the for a cigarette, they chew gum. 2. Don’t worry. Everything will perfectly.

urge

turn out

5. Did he

deny

access

5. Complete the sentences with a suitable connector of cause, result or purpose. There may be more than one correct answer.

1. A lot of cafés offer free wireless Internet access because it attracts customers.

delete this sentence from 3. You should your essay. It’s unnecessary. 4. I have no idea why I can’t Internet at the moment.

Writing

the

2. Meg can’t eat sugar. Therefore , she has to read food labels carefully. 3. Due to / a computing error, the January Because of electricity bills were incorrect.

that he had been cheating?

6. They offer good prices on all the cruise ships in fleet their .


1. His friend’s / friends’ jacket is very expensive. 2. It’s / Its going to rain soon.


Unit 3

Progress Check Units 1-3 Vocabulary

Grammar

1. Complete the sentences with the words and expressions below.

shortcuts • landfills • emerged • devices exposed • delete • fool making a mountain out of a molehill tip of the iceberg • social networking sites 1. Some combinations of computer keyboard keys shortcuts can be used as quick to delete add or text. 2. Unfortunately, computer scams and hoaxes fool a lot of people, and the scams we know about are only the tip of the iceberg . 3. New facts about the businessman’s crimes have emerged in recent days, and details about his private life have also been exposed . 4. Mobile phones, computers and other electronic devices shouldn’t be disposed of landfills in . 5. I think that those who say it’s dangerous to meet people through social networking are making a mountain . sites

out of a molehill

3. Complete the sentences so that they have a similar meaning to the original. Make any necessary changes.

1. Have you watered the plants? Have the plants

been watered

?

2. This is the first time I’ve eaten Thai food. I ’ve / have never eaten Thai food before . 3. We got to the concert after it began. The concert had already begun by the time.

we arrived

4. Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1.

Should

blog identities

be

(should / be) private? That’s the question many people

have been asking (ask) since August 2009. A judge made in New York 3. (make) Google 2.

reveal the name of a blogger who, in one of her blog

had insulted (insult) model Liskula Cohen. Many people 5. were angered (anger) by this decision, which 6. was considered (consider) to be a threat to free speech. “I 7. would have agreed entries, 4.

(would / agree) with the judge’s verdict, but the blogger

hadn’t threatened(not threaten) Cohen in any way,”

8.

2. Complete the passage with the verbs below. There may be more than one correct answer.

said one New York lawyer. But other people celebrated the judge’s decision as a reminder that people

forward • post • take • catch

9.

shouldn’t be allowed

(should not / allow) to write

We do things so fast online that we don’t always stop to

whatever they want anonymously. What’s your opinion

forward an e-mail containing a post silly joke to a friend or 2. new messages or

on the matter?

think before we

1.

pictures on our Facebook page. Next time, pause for a moment. Is your friend studying so much that he / she can hardly 3.

catch

his / her breath? Then you

may not want to bother him / her with an unnecessary e-mail. Did you 4.

take / post a photo of someone that

might embarrass them? Then perhaps it’s better not to put it on your Facebook page, as it’s difficult to know who will 5.

catch

before you click.

sight of it. Remember: think

Writing 5. Rewrite the run-on sentences below with suitable connectors. Make any necessary changes. There may be more than one correct answer.

1. I want to go on holiday this summer, I need to earn some money.

I want to go on holiday this summer, so I need to earn some money.

2. We took umbrellas, it didn’t rain.

We took umbrellas but it didn’t rain / even though it didn’t rain.

3. I was upset, I was also embarrassed.

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