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Contents Unit 1 ___________________________________________________________ 4 Unit 2 __________________________________________________________ 11 Progress Review 1__________________________________________ 18 Unit 3 __________________________________________________________ 20 Unit 4 __________________________________________________________ 28 Progress Review 2__________________________________________ 35 Unit 5 __________________________________________________________ 37 Unit 6 __________________________________________________________ 43 Progress Review 3__________________________________________ 50 Unit 7 __________________________________________________________ 52 Unit 8 __________________________________________________________ 60 Progress Review 4__________________________________________ 68 Unit 9 __________________________________________________________ 70 Unit 10 ________________________________________________________ 77 Progress Review 5__________________________________________ 83 Unit 11 ________________________________________________________ 85 Unit 12 ________________________________________________________ 91 Progress Review 6__________________________________________ 98

Unit 1 Communication Reading1 R ead the article about the voice and then answer the questions.What does your voicesay about you? It’s not what you say, it’s the way that you say it that voices could prevent them from creating the serious matters. There is a lot of truth in this statement. Your image that they need in public life. Other professionals, voice reveals a lot more about you than you think and for example, teachers, are in danger of damaging their other people are quick to make judgements about you voices if they shout too much. They could also benefit on the strength of your voice alone. Scientists have from learning to use their voices more effectively. discovered that these judgements are surprisingly similar, Of course, people rarely want to change their voices which means that when listeners hear a voice, they often completely, even if it were possible. Our voices are agree on the kind of personality traits they expect that a unique part of us. We recognise familiar voices, person to have. For example, when they hear a person although sometimes members of the same family have with a nasal voice, the kind of voice that sounds as voices that are difficult to tell apart. When you hear if someone has got a cold, they usually agree they are a recording of yourself, you may be surprised how listening to a bored or complaining person. similar your voice is to the voices of close relatives. It has also been shown that both men and women can Friends can also start to speak in similar ways. As they judge physical traits such as a man’s upper body strength spend time with each other, they often pick up accents correctly simply by listening to his voice. It is not clear without even realising it. This helps friends understand what characteristics of the voice convey this information each other better. and although it is often believed that stronger men have Another thing about our voices that may be hard to deeper voices, this is not strictly true. control is the way they are affected by both our health Our voices can also reveal our age. Children have higher- and our feelings. The voice can reveal how people are pitched voices than adults and during teenage years the feeling both physically and emotionally. A strong voice voices of both girls and boys become deeper. In boys, this is usually a sign of health and people will often say that change is greater and can be very noticeable if it happens someone ‘sounds well’ after a telephone conversation, suddenly. This dramatic change is caused when the vocal whereas when a person’s health is failing, their voice may cords which control the voice become longer and thicker. become quieter and weaker. Emotions can clearly affect Sometimes a boy may have difficulty controlling his voice our voices, too. It is obviously hard not to raise your as it ‘breaks’. voice when you are angry and people who experience What if your voice gives the wrong impression and stops strong emotions may actually be speechless! Whatever you communicating as effectively as you would like your voice says about you, it is first impressions that to? Well, voices can be trained and it is true that some really count. Experiments have shown that as soon politicians have trained their voices so that they sound as you open your mouth, your listener makes a snap more powerful. This is perhaps especially important for judgement about your personality. When this is positive, some female politicians, whose high-pitched squeaky the expression, ‘You had me at ‘Hello’!’ is not an exaggeration.4

Unit 12 Now answer the questions. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D. 1 What is suggested in the first paragraph? A Voices are never an accurate indicator of character. B Nasal voices always mean that someone is suffering from a cold. C Particular voices are believed to reveal certain traits. D Voices are considered less important than words. 2 According to the second paragraph, what is true about men’s voices? A Men with deep voices are strong. B They are an indicator of upper body strength. C Women and men judge them differently. D Men have stronger voices than women. 3 How do voices change as children grow up? A Girls’ voices change more quickly than boys’ voices. B Boys’ voices change very suddenly. C Boys’ voices become hard to control. D Teenagers’ voices become deeper. 4 For what reason might people try to train their voices? A They want to improve the impression they make. B They want to change their character. C They want people to listen to them. D They have damaged their voices. 5 What do the final two paragraphs suggest about our voices? A They always express our emotions correctly. B They are the best way for people to recognise us. C We may sound different depending on our health and emotions. D We can change them completely if we want to. 6 What does the writer mean by ‘You had me at ‘Hello’!’ A ‘I liked you when I first heard your voice.’ B ‘Your smile first caught my attention.’ C ‘I had to say ‘Hello.’’ D ‘I would like to meet you.’ 5

Unit 1a-z Vocabulary 11 H ow does each person feel? Complete the statements with a suitable adjective. The first letter is given to help you. 1 ‘I don’t think I have any chance of passing my exams. They’re usually really difficult and I can never understandthe questions.’ He feels p . 2 ‘I don’t really have many friends. I don’t know many people in my neighbourhood and nobody ever calls me.’ She is l . 3 ‘You didn’t buy me a present for my birthday and you didn’t even call me to wish me a ’Happy Birthday’. Ithought you were my friend.’ She is h . 4 ‘Why did you wake me up? No, I don’t want to go out to the park. And next time, knock before you come in, willyou?’ He is feeling g . 5 ‘I definitely believe our team will win on Saturday. They’ve trained hard and the opposition aren’t that good.’ He is o . 6 ‘So I told this girl how my cousin is really stupid and no good at anything and guess what ... she turned out tobe my cousin’s girlfriend! Imagine how I felt!’ She feels e . 7 ‘And I suppose after you scored three goals you went and had a coffee with David Beckham. Yeah, right!’ He is being s . 8 ‘Can you believe it? I came first in the competition! It’s incredible!’ He feels d .2 Circle the correct words. 1 The students thanked the host families for their hospitality / confrontation and got onto the coach heading for home. 2 Please whisper / gossip because my baby sister is asleep and I don’t want to wake her. 3 The man shouted / sighed sadly, took one last look at the photograph and put it away in his wallet. 4 Jennifer has mixed compliments / feelings about moving – she’s excited, but also a little sad that she’ll be leaving her friends behind. 5 Listen. You know we have to do our household chores this morning, so there’s no point grumbling / laughing about it. 6 Winning the county chess championship is a huge achievement / arrival – congratulations! 7 Harriet is crying / screaming softly because her pet cat has just died. Grammar 1 Write sentences. Use the present simple or the present continuous. Write the sentences in your notebook. 1 my dog / show / his happiness / by wagging his tail 2 you / often / argue / with your sister / ? 3 we / celebrate / her achievement / with a special dinner 4 she / always / gossip / about other people 5 how often / meet up / with your friends / ? 6 what / the children / laugh at / now / ? 7 at the start of the film / the woman / scream / and / run out / of the old house 8 we / not meet / Penny / at the station / tomorrow6

Unit 1Use Your English 11 Read the text and decide which answer (a, b, c or d) best fits each gap. Visiting Japan So you 1 a trip to Japan, but you 2 to be sure that you will behave correctly. Read on to find out everything you need to know. To Westerners, Japanese people may sometimes seem a little 3 , but this is not at all the case. It’s just that in Japan, people are expected to be quiet and not show their 4 openly all the time as many people in Europe, Canada and the United States 5 . On arrival in a Japanese home, take off your shoes. There may be a pair of guest slippers for you to wear, although many Japanese people bring a pair of their own indoor slippers with them when they 6 friends for the afternoon or evening. In general, you should try not to draw attention to yourself when visiting people. Modesty and a quiet manner 7 extremely important. It is correct behaviour, however, to pay your hostess a compliment on her cooking and to thank her when you 8 her home at the end of your visit. 1 a plans b planning c plan d are planning 2 a are wanting b wanting c want d is wanting 3 a delighted b optimistic c grumpy d lonely 4 a feelings b confrontations c hospitality d achievements 5 a do b does c are doing d doing 6 a visits b visit c to visit d is visiting 7 a are being b are c be d is 8 a leave b is leaving c leaves d leaving2 Read the text and complete each gap with one word. Smiling – real or fake? How good are you at interpreting body language? 1 you know how to ‘read’ somebody else’sfacial expressions, or do you often get it wrong? When a friend laughs at your jokes 2 hereally mean it or is he secretly thinking that they’re terrible? If you can tell a genuine smile from a fake one, you’llprobably know who your real friends are. Imagine this situation: you 3 walking along the road in town when you meet a girl you know.She gives you a big smile and says ‘How lovely to see you again.’ But do you 4 her?5 she telling the truth or lying? How can you tell? Well, first of all, you need to look at her eyes; people usually close their eyes a little when they6 genuinely happy. And then her teeth – with a real smile, we 7 not usuallyshow our bottom teeth. Now look carefully – when she smiles, does she show all her teeth? If you can see a mouthfull of teeth, but her eyes are wide open, then she 8 probably not at all pleased to see you! So next time you’re trying to work out whether somebody is a real friend or a fake, you’ll know exactly what to do! 7

Unit 1 a-z Vocabulary 21 How would somebody react? Match the situations (1-5) with the body language (a-e). 1 He made an agreement with his friend. a He shrugged his shoulders. 2 He felt rather tired. b He bit his nails. 3 He didn’t know the answer to a question. c He shook hands with him. 4 He was very worried about something. d He rubbed his eyes. 5 He felt uncomfortable because of his friend’s behaviour. e He crossed his arms.2 Complete the sentences with these words. aware direct express impress appropriate nod 1 If you agree with me, your head. 2 Daniel wanted to his new girlfriend, so he borrowed his brother’s car to take her to the cinema. 3 Sally is very , isn’t she? She always says exactly what she means. 4 Wearing shorts to work is not ; staff are expected to wear more formal clothes. 5 You should learn to your emotions – you’ll feel better that way. 6 Are you that this is a non-smoking area? Grammar 21 Complete the sentences with these verbs. Use the present perfect simple or the present perfect continuous. bite express just finish you / ever smile you / hide wait 1 How long your feelings about this problem? 2 Jason reading one of those self-help books – he hopes the advice it gave will improve his pessimistic outlook on life. 3 and laughed when really you felt like crying? 4 Her nails look ugly and red because she them. 5 We in the arrivals hall at the airport all afternoon. 6 Helena her feelings of anxiety and loneliness. The other members of the group will now discuss the problem. 2 Answer the questions about you in full sentences. 1 Have you ever read anything about body language? 2 Have you ever had a big argument with your parents? 3 Have you ever bitten your nails? 4 Have your friends been gossiping about you lately? 5 Have you been feeling cheerful or pessimistic lately? 8

Unit 1 Use Your English 21 C omplete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold. Do not change the word in bold. Write between two and five words. 1 I started doing a course called ‘The meaning of body language’ two months ago. DOING a course called ‘The meaning of body language’ for two months. I 2 There are several gestures which express the idea of anxiety. OF gestures which express the idea of anxiety. There are 3 Did you know that in Greece nodding your head upwards means ‘No’? AWARE that in Greece nodding your head upwards means ‘No’? 4 Why aren’t you talking to Amanda? STOPPED talking to Amanda? Why 5 I’ve called you lots of times, but you never answered your phone. YOU all day, but you never answered your phone. I 6 There was nobody else in the room. WAS in the room. She 7 He has lots of respect for his new colleagues. HUGE of respect for his new colleagues. He 8 The sign said, ‘Attention! Falling rocks!’. BEWARE falling rocks. The sign said that we should2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words given. 1 You should realise that it’s completely to shout and laugh APPROPRIATE during the meal. DIRECT LONE 2 She has a(n) way of speaking – she never comes out and tells you ACCOMPANY anything to your face. MODEST PERSON 3 Ithink that Mrs Jameson must be very now that her husband has AVOID died and her children have left home. PERSON 4  children are not allowed to enter the museum – they must have a parent or teacher with them. 5 In some countries in the Middle East it is considered for women to show their faces or their hair. 6 Katie got a job with a big company as the manager’s assistant. 7 The accident was completely ; he was driving too fast and should have slowed down. 8 His answering letter was cold and ; his opening greeting was ‘To whom it may concern’! 9

Unit 1 Listening You will hear Linda Taylor, a teacher of children with special needs, talk about a language programme called Makaton. For questions 1-9, complete the sentences with a word or a short phrase. 1 People who can’t communicate using speech can become . 2 The language programme, Makaton, uses signs and . 3 People often use Makaton because their speech is or limited. 4 In some cases, if children’s spoken language improves, they Makaton. 5 Linda mentions as an example of people who share the life of a Makaton user. 6 Linda says there are where people can learn the Makaton language. 7 The signs help children to develop speech because they provide . 8 Young children come across Makaton at nursery school and . 9 Organisations that try to help Makaton users are known as . Writing Read this writing task and use the plan on page 15 of your Student’s Book to help you write your essay. When you have finished your essay, check your work carefully. You have had a class discussion about communication. Your English teacher has now asked you to write an essay. Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. (140-190 words) It is possible to know someone well, even if you REMEMBER meet them very rarely. • R ead the task carefully to make sure Do you think you can know someone well if you you understand it. mainly communicate from a distance? • U nderline the important parts of the Notes writing task. Write about: 1 communicating face to face • Make notes before you start writing. 2 communicating from a distance • U se topic sentences to introduce 3 ____ (your own idea) each paragraph. • Include your opinion in the first and last paragraphs.10

Entertainment & The arts Unit 12ReadingRead the article about education in the arts to find the following information.Which paragraph 1describes the learning style of the majority of children? 2suggests very young children enjoy artistic activities? 3explains that education in the arts can benefit less academic students? 4talks about the role of education in the arts in improving career opportunities? 5says that schools may not offer arts courses for financial reasons? 6says that some schools consider education in the arts unimportant? 7suggests education in the arts may improve academic performance? 8mentions that arts courses may motivate students to finish school? 9describes art as a universal means of expression? 10says that discussions about art improve critical thinking? The importance ofeducation in the arts A Every chapter of human history contains details less likely to drop out of school than students with no interest in the arts. Education in the arts may be particularly useful forof various art forms such as literature, music, visual arts, students who are visual-spatial learners. These learners makedance and drama. Art crosses geographical and cultural up about sixty per cent of a typical class and learn best throughboundaries. It brings imagination to life and fulfils our creating pictures in their minds. Whatever a child’s learning styleneed to be creative. One of the purposes of education is, art activities help improve their skills of observation. The skillsis to teach students to be better human beings who are needed to make a drawing of something that can be seen areaware of and can appreciate beauty. Education in the related to the skills required to understand the solar system, forarts, whether in the form of drawing, music or dance example. In each case, images are used to understand reality.lessons, helps to develop a child’s personality and skillsbeyond the usual academic subjects. Often, children who D In art lessons, students are usually made familiar withmay have trouble with these, learn to express themselvesbetter when taking part in arts classes. However, when some of the great art works and artists. Students are encouragedschools are trying to save money, the arts and crafts to discuss the artist’s message or purpose. Works of art are opencourses are often the first to be cut. to interpretation, so this kind of lesson encourages students to think critically and express themselves verbally. Through studying B There is an artist in every child. Pre-school children works of art, students can be made aware of views of the world that may be very different from their own. They may be inspiredlove to express themselves through drawing before they by artists to become more creative themselves, and creativity islearn to write. They have no interest in whether their something that is becoming more and more valued by employers.creations are good or ‘right’; they just love painting and So, eventually, apart from all the other benefits, education in thedrawing for the sheer joy of creating something that arts may even help someone to get a job.expresses who they are and how they understand theworld. Unfortunately, instead of celebrating the artist in 91every child, school often sends the message that reading,writing and arithmetic are more important than artisticforms of expression. On the contrary, education in thearts is necessary because it helps in social, emotional,intellectual and personal development. C Students who get involved in the arts developa better understanding of other subjects, too. Studiesalso suggest that students who take part in any kind ofcreative expression, including music, painting or drama,may achieve better results in academic tests. It is alsosaid that those who take an arts course at school are

Unit 12 a-z Vocabulary 1 1 Complete the sentences. The first letter is given to help you. 1 The exhibition of c includes plates, jugs and vases. 2 Almost half a ton of glass makes up this s ! 3 The i in children’s books are as important as the stories. 4 The most famous p in the world is probably the Mona Lisa. 5 Almost everyone learns that famous p at school. 6 Charles Schulz created Snoopy and the popular Peanuts c . 7 B is permitted, provided that performers have a licence to play music in public places. 8 Before the written word, s was the usual way to pass down cultural ideas. 2 Complete the sentences with these words. fireworks karaoke mime musicals painter pantomime potter sculptor 1 Today the is creating beautiful creatures from blocks of ice. 2 Many of the portraits in the gallery are by the same . 3 The opening ceremony of the Olympics always includes spectacular . 4 People who want to show off their singing talent usually enjoy . 5 Marcel Marceau referred to as ‘the art of silence’. 6 Audiences who don’t like classical music usually prefer to opera. 7 To create a vase from clay, a needs a steady hand. 8 This December, don’t miss Aladdin, the playing at the King’s Theatre. Grammar 1 1 Choose the correct answers. 1 The artist sold paintings. 5 of the two novels was a bestseller. a several b another c less a Neither b Both c All 2 the works of art are for sale. 6 child enjoys drawing and painting. a Some b All c Every a Every b Some c Most 3 The retired actor has made films for a year. 7  dancers are good enough to join this famous a none b no c any ballet. 4 film could win the award. a Each b Little c Few a Both b All c Either 8 song in the musical was an enormous hit. a All b Each c Other 2 Complete the sentences with one word. 1 There is a good of discussion about the new exhibition. 2 Although both musicians were very talented, made much money. 3 For children learning to read, books must have of illustrations. 4 Now there is free art available online, there is work for illustrators. 5 I’ve spilled paint on this paper; could I have piece, please? 6 Pam loves opera and will go to performances that she can. 7 The musical is very popular, but with a(n) of luck we can get two tickets. 8 The busker played so well that every passer-by put a coin in hat.92

Unit 12 Use Your English 11 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold. Do not change the word in bold. Write between two and five words. 1 Almost none of these children reads novels. FEW novels. 2 Not as many people as last year attended the summer exhibition. THAN last year attended the summer exhibition. 3 My sister is artistic and so am I. BOTH are artistic. 4 Nearly all children enjoy artistic activities. EVERY artistic activities. 5 How long does the pottery course take? HOURS is the pottery course? 6 Modern films contain a lot of computer animation. DEAL computer animation in modern films. There is 7 Both John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix were famous musicians who died young. NEITHER to an old age. John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix were famous, but 8 This artist hasn’t got much to say. LITTLE to say. This artist2 Complete the text with the correct form of the words given. The arts centre The arts centre in our town not only puts on 1 of local artists’ EXHIBIT work, but it is also a place where anyone can enrol for a class. If you have ever fancied trying sculpture, for example, you can learn some of the basic techniques here. If that does not appeal, there are plenty of other opportunities to express your 2 . CREATE Perhaps you prefer writing as a means of expression. We offer a class taught by a POEM published 3 which deals with appreciating and writing poetry. CARTOON For those who love drawing, we are proud to announce a course led by a local INDIVIDUAL CONCENTRATE 4 who will help you develop your skills. Our aim is to find the artist in everyone and we hope to help you express your 5 through artistic activities. Those who take our courses enjoy the creative process and say they benefit from the level of 6 needed to complete a project. They get really absorbed in it and forget their problems. They are usually pleased with the final result, whether a poem, a painting or an 7 . ILLUSTRATE PERSIST In spite of the difficulties they may have faced during the creative process, they also learn that their 8 is worth it in the end. 93

Unit 121 a-z Vocabulary 2 1 Match. Then use the collocations in the correct form to complete the sentences. 1 paint something to life 2 bring a real work of art 3 put something down to a fine art 4 have oneself into a corner 5 be the finishing touches to 6 The singer his song and then started recording it. the paintings on display 7 The use of special lighting in the gallery . . ! 8 The birthday cake that Martha decorated if he promises to write a novel in a month. 9 The novelist keeps writing bestsellers; he 10 The writer will 2 Circle the correct words. 1 From now on / in, the journalist is going to write novels. 2 Watching a live broadcast of an opera is an alternative on / to going to see it. 3 Londoners are accustomed on / to seeing poems on tube trains. 4 You can’t see this exhibition unless you book on / in advance. 5 The film was made on / in location in New York City. 6 Nia was so absorbed in / on her painting that she didn’t hear the phone ring. Grammar 2 1 Cross out the response that cannot be used. 1 ‘The tickets to the new musical have sold out.’ 4 ‘Eva didn’t get the part in the musical.’ a ‘I wish we had booked in advance!’ a ‘It’s time she gave up trying to be an actor.’ b ‘I wish to book a ticket!’ b ‘I wish she were more talented!’ c ‘If only there were still tickets available.’ c ‘If only she got the part!’ 2 ‘He’s been painting that portrait for months.’ 5 ‘Jenny is extremely talented.’ a ‘It’s about time he finished it.’ a ‘Yes, not only she can sing, but she can also dance.’ b ‘I wish he finished it.’ b ‘Yes, not only can she sing, but she can also dance.’ c ‘It’s time it was finished.’ c ‘Yes, she can not only sing, but she can also dance.’ 3 ‘This karaoke singer has a terrible voice.’ 6 ‘Why don’t you come to the rock concert?’ a ‘If only she would get off the stage!’ a ‘If only the tickets would be cheaper!’ b ‘I wish she could sing better!’ b ‘If only my parents would let me!’ c ‘It’s time she sang something!’ c ‘I wish I were allowed to!’ 2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1 I wish the children that hip hop music so loudly! (not play) 2 It’s about time Sally dreaming about being an actor! (give up) 3 Linda wishes she meet her favourite singer. (can) 4 Mandy wishes she the singing contest last week. (not lose) 5 If only I the words, I could sing the song with you! (know) 6 Not only he the singer, but he also loves the song. (like)94

Unit 112 Use Your English 21 Read the text below and decide which answer (a, b, c or d) best fits each gap. The school play The first thing to decide when putting on a school play is which play to perform. Should it be an old favourite that has 1 the test of time, for example, or something new and exciting? Teachers should always keep in mind the 2 of the school play, which is both to entertain the audience and give as many students as possible the chance to participate. Not only 3 students perform 4 stage, but they also do all the other work needed to put on a play: they paint the 5 and control the lighting and sound. The local community usually supports the school play; not only do the parents get involved, 6 local businesses may sponsor the performance. Whatever is 7 it’s always worth supporting the students’ and teachers’ efforts. Students rarely complain about this annual event, in fact most wish that everything at school 8 as much fun as the school play! 1 a put b stood c had d brought 2 a aim b target c grant d loan 3 a are b did c the d do 4 a in b to c on d into 5 a scene b brand c scenery d make 6 a if b also but c also d but also 7 a renting b playing c showing d hiring 8 a were b is c would be d to be2 Read the text and complete each gap with one word. Please stop the music! Most people like music and few people could live without it. Today, though, where every shop, restaurant and public place plays music, known as ‘piped music’, there are some people who wish the world 1 a quieter place. Many older people find the music played in shops particularly annoying. Take Derek, for example, who is now 2his eighties. He really wishes he did3 have to listen to popmusic every time he enters a supermarket. Not only 4 this music get on his nerves, buthe also complains about the growing trend of playing music on television, especially in documentaries. ‘If onlythe television channels 5 stop playing unnecessary music during television programmes,’he says. ‘It’s time something 6 done about this annoying trend.’ Many older people feelthe same way and thanks 7 an organisation called ‘Pipedown’, they are able to maketheir feelings known. Members of this organisation not 8 discover that a great manypeople feel the same way as they do, but they 9 receive little cards, which protest againstpiped music, that they can leave in shops. Derek wishes the custom of playing music where it is not needed10 never started, and would like to return to a world where you could go shopping orwatch a documentary ‘in silence’! 95

Unit 12 Listening You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 1 You hear two people talking about going to the theatre. What does the woman prefer to watch? A plays written by Shakespeare B musical shows C tragedies 2 You hear two people talking about an art exhibition. What do they agree about? A their favourite painters B their feelings about the paintings C the need to queue to enter the gallery 3 You hear an antiques dealer talking about his work. What is he doing? A describing the public’s opinion of his work B complaining about the problems that he faces C explaining what his work involves 4 You hear a recorded telephone message from an arts centre. What is the purpose of the message? A to inform people about today’s events B to advertise the courses on offer C to give information about future performances 5 You hear two friends talking about writing a book. The woman says that to sell lots of books you have to A write about your own life. B be a famous person. C get professional help. 6 You hear a man talking about his portrait. How did he get the portrait? A He asked his friend to paint it for him. B He bought it from an art student. C He received it as a gift. 7 You hear a man talking about music. What does he think about it? A There should not be any music on television. B Music in certain programmes is unnecessary. C There is too much music on the radio. 8 You hear two people discussing a museum exhibition. What do they agree on? A that they should visit the café first B that the man wouldn’t enjoy the exhibition C that the café is the best part of the museum 96

Unit 12 WritingRead this writing task and use the plan on page 157 of your Student’s Book to help you writeyour review. When you have finished your review, check your work carefully.You see this advert in a teenage magazine: Reviews wanted A TV Game Show We are looking for reviews of a game show on television. Your review should include information about what it’s like, the contestants and the tasks they have to complete. Would you recommend it to other people your age? The best reviews will be published in next month’s magazine.Write your review. (140-190 words) REMEMBER • Give your review a title. • Talk directly to the reader. • G ive a short description of the show including when and where to watch it. • U se adjectives and adverbs to express your opinion as well as for description. • Recommend it to everyone or a certain group of people. 97