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Match the pairs of words joined with and, then use the phrases to complete the sentences.• safe • alive • clean • hit • law • right
"""" ~. and ...
• run • order • tidy • wrong • sound • well 1 The missing climber was found two days later, safe and sound.
2 Children have to be taught the difference between right and wrong at a young age.
3 She was knocked over in a(n) hit and run accident.
4 A policeman's job is to maintain law and order.
5 I haven't seen him since he went to America twenty years ago, but I know he's alive and well.
6 She spends a lot of time doing housework. Her flat is always clean and tidy.
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Underline the correct word, then explain the fixed phrases.1 I think if you interfere you will only make/do matters worse.
2 I only see my grandparents once in a blue sky/moon.
3 Sales staff use mobile phones to call the office when they are on the round/road.
4 Keep in mind/head that most software soon goes out of date.
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Listening & Speaking skills
1 You will hear an interview with Police Inspector Neal Mitchell, who is giving advice on how to protect our homes while we are away. For questions 1-10, complete the sentences.
If you leave a light on while you are out, it shouldn't light.
Lock doors and leave home.
windows before you
Any valuable jewellery should be kept in a
2 safe so it doesn't attract the attention of 3 burglars
be the hall
Leave the radio or TV switched on, but not too loud,
~r neighbours as you might annoy the
The best w ay to protect your house from burglary is to use a(n) burglar alarm
They can be installed by a local l~!3"
security firm
watch , so
Organise a neighbourhood
that people can keep an eye on each other's homes.
alarms should also be fitted to
smoke
protect homes from fire.
They have been very successful in preventing fire 10 damage to thousands of homes.
You are going away for a two-week holiday and you are worried about your house being burgled while you are away. You decide to ask your neighbour for help. In pairs, take turns and role play the situation. Use the ideas below to help you.
• Explain the problem.
• Ask your neighbour to check on your house while you're away.
• Thank your neighbour and offer to return the favour.
You will hear five different people talking about the ways in which they relax. For questions 1-5, choose from the letters (A-F) what kind of relaxation is described. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.
A It's a great way to meet people.
B I have the chance to exchange things with others.
C I love learning new steps.
D It makes you think but it's also relaxing.
E I like doing something energetic.
F I enjoy the improved quality it offers.
Speaker 1 Speaker 2 Speaker 3 Speaker 4 Speaker 5 m
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We asked m e m b ers o f the public fo r th e ir op in ion s on hov, m odern te ch n o lo g y affects our lives. This is w h a t they saic
Is m odern te ch n o lo g y turning us into
“ couch po tatoes” ?
W ill books be replaced by the net?
Do you use the Internet every day?
Do you w atch m ore than one hour of TV every day?
Do you spend less than an hour a day w ith y o u r fa m ily?
Do you use the Internet to keep in to uch w ith frie nd s and relatives?
45% 55%
32% 68%
56% 44%
67% 33%
71% 29%
53% 47%
4 Look at the pictures of people using computers anc compare them, saying how you think they are both feeling.
Picture A shows a young woman in an Internet cafe, etc
• When do you use a computer?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of using computers?
• How have computers affected various areas of your life (e.g. work, home, health, etc)?
5 Look at the survey results below. Then, pairs, discuss the following:
• How has technology influenced our leisure time"
• Have we become "couch potatoes"?
• Has technology brought people closer?
T • Pre-Listening: Elicit from Ss ways to protect our houses while we are away and list them on the board. After Ss have done the listening task, they check which of their suggestions were heard on the tape.
• Explain the task. Read out sentences 1 to 10 and ask Ss to guess what kind of information is missing (1 nouns; 2 noun; 3 noun; 4 noun; 5 noun person; 6 noun;
7 noun; 8 noun; 9adjective; 10 noun). Explain that this is a note taking exercise and that Ss need to listen carefully for the key points. Remind Ss that they should not write any more than three words in each gap. Play the recording twice. Ss listen and fill in the form. Check Ss' answers by playing the recording again with pauses.
Answer Key (See overprinted answers)
Explain the situation and the task. Conduct a conversation vith a S, modelling the first point, and then Ss work in : a rs and complete the exercise. Ss can then change roles snd act out the dialogue again. Monitor Ss' performance, and then ask some pairs to present their dialogues to the dass.
Suggested Answer Key
- Hi, Bill. I wonder if you could help me. I'm going away for two weeks and I'm worried that my house will be burgled while i'm away.
B How can I help?
- Could you check on the house while I'm away? You could check the windows and the doors and collect the mail.
: Of course. No problem at all. You just have a good time on your holiday.
- Thanks, Bill. You're a lifesaver. Now, be sure to let me know when you're going away, so I can return the favour.
• Pre-Listening: Elicit from Ss their favourite way to relax. Ss justify their answers.
• Read out the items A-F and then play the recording.
Ss do the exercise. Check Ss' answers by playing the recording again and pausing after each speakers.
- nswer Key (See overprinted answers)
• Explain the task. Ask Ss to describe the pictures.
Suggested Answer Key
• In picture A there is a young girl sitting in front of a computer with a cup of coffee in her hands. She is probably in an Internet cafe. She is smiling and looks relaxed and happy.
• In picture B there is a young man sitting in front of a computer. He is holding his head as if he has a headache and he looks very stressed and upset.
• Go through the questions. Elicit the points Ss need to think of in order to complete the task. Ss do the task.
Check Ss' answers.
Suggested Answer Key
• I use a computer in the evenings and at the weekends.
• Computers have many advantages. You can use them to store and organise information. They allow you to work quickly and more effectively. You can find out lots of information from the Internet. You can use them to send e-mails and instant messages to your family and friends.
You can even play games on them.
However, there are some disadvantages, too. For example, staring at a computer screen for long periods of time can damage your eyes. Also, they are expensive to buy and to maintain as you need to constantly update your software to keep up with new developments.
Computers have changed the way I work because there is much less paperwork involved in my job now. I do everything on the computer. At home, I spend quite a bit of time sending e-mails on my computer and so my phone bill is less than it used to be.
5 Ask Ss to look at the survey results and the pictures.
Read out the first question and then start a class discussion by asking individual Ss to give their opinions about how technology affects our lives. Alternatively, Ss can work in pairs and discuss the points. Then, individual pairs can present their opinions to the class.
Suggested Answer Key
• A: To me, our leisure time has been greatly influenced by technology because many people use electronic entertainment such as, Walkmans, Gameboys, Playstations etc as their main source of recreation.
B: That's true. Also, we now have CDs, MP3s and DVDs instead of record players and cassette players. We may still listen to the same type of music or watch the same types of films but the way in which we listen and watch has changed thanks to modern technology.
• A: I think we have become a generation of "couch potatoes".
B: I couldn't agree more. We spend all our time sitting on the couch watching TV and eating fast food and TV dinners and less time exercising and being outdoors.
• A: I don't think technology has brought people closer together.
B: Why do you think that?
A: Because they spend less time out socialising and more time sitting in front of a computer screen.
B: That's true. Face-to-face communication is dying and people are spending more time communicating via electronic media.
Tapescript for Exercise 1 (p. 92) -► See p. 95(T) Ss can refer to pp. 203-204 of the S's book for the same tapescript.
Tapescript for Exercise 3 (p. 92) -> See p. 95(T) Ss can refer to p. 204 of the S's book for the same tapescript.
a. Read out the question. Play the recording. Ss listen and answer the question.
Answer Key (See overprinted answer)
b. Explain the task. Ss work in pairs and complete the task. Check Ss' answers by asking various pairs to act out the dialogue in front of the class.
Answer Key (See overprinted answers)
c. Explain the task. Model the first dialogue with a S.
Then, Ss work in pairs and complete the task. Check Ss' performance, and then ask some pairs to act out their dialogues in front of the class.
Suggested Answer Key
• A: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you?
B: I want to report a theft. My bicycle has been stolen.
A: Right. I'll just take some details. What is your name?
B: Michael Crawford.
A: When and where did the theft take place?
B: About 15 minutes ago at the Corn mill Cafe on Chapel Street.
A: Now, can you tell me exactly what happened?
B: W ell... I was drinking a cup of coffee. My bicycle was outside. When I went outside again, my bicycle was gone.
A: Did anyone witness the theft, sir?
B: I don't think so.
A: Please fill in this form with your details and a description of the bicycle.
B: Certainly.
• A: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you?
B: I want to report a theft. My camera has been stolen.
A: Right. I'll just take some details. What is your name?
B: Michael Crawford.
A: When and where did the theft take place?
B: About 15 minutes ago at the Cornmill Cafe on Chapel Street.
A: Now, can you tell me exactly what happened?
B: Well... I was drinking a cup of coffee. My camera was on the table I left the table for a moment and when I returned, my camera was gone.
A: Did anyone witness the theft, sir?
B: I don't think so.
A: Please fill in this form with your details and a description of the camera.
B: Certainly.
• A: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you?
B: I want to report a theft. My wallet has been stolen.
A: Right. I'll just take some details. What is your name?
B: Michael Crawford.
A: When and where did the theft take place?
B: About 15 minutes ago at the Cornmill Cafe on Chapel Street.
A: Now, can you tell me exactly what happened?
B: Weil... I was drinking a cup of coffee. My wallet was on the table I left the table for a moment and when I returned, my wallet was gone.
A: Did anyone witness the theft, sir?
B: I don't think so.
A: Please fill in this form with your details and a description of the wallet and a full list of the contents.
B: Certainly.
7 Explain the task. Play the recording with pauses for S listen and repeat. Ss work in pairs and practise intonation. Monitor Ss' performance. If necessary the recording again.
• I'm sorry-I didn't catch whatyou said.
I'm sorry -I didn't quite understand whatyou said.
I'm afraid I'm not sure whatyou mean.
It's - oh, what's the word? - it's...
out the dialogue in pairs.
Answer Key (See overprinted answers)
c. Explain the task. Go through the instruction work in pairs and do the task. Monitc- performance around the class. Ask some present their dialogue to the class.
Suggested Answer Key A: What's the problem, Judy?
B: I’m trying to save my voice mailbox number, but I c
A: Then you have to enter your mailbox phone num press "OK" and then press "Yes" if you want to sa>
voice mailbox password in your phone and "Nor f don’t.
B: All right. I've pressed "Yes". Now what?
A: Now, just press "OK" and enter your voice password. Finally, when you've finished just press "OC.
B: Is that all? I thought it would be more difficult than
Tapescript for Exercise 8 a (p. 93) -> See p. 94(T Ss can refer to p. 204 o f the S's book for the same tapescr