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ContentsUltimate English B2 Student's Book UNIT ULTIMATE Reading ULTIMATE Vocabulary ULTIMATE Grammar Multiple choice questions 1 (Underlining key words) • Entertainment and the media • P resent simple, present continuous Lights, Camera, vocabulary • Stative verbs Action! Missing sentences (Looking • P resent perfect simple, present for similar or contrasting • Collocations, expressions, phrasal pages 5–18 ideas) verbs, word formation perfect continuous • m ini Practice (open cloze) 2 • mini Practice (selective cloze) Journeys of • P ast simple, past continuous, Discovery • Travel and holiday vocabulary used to • C ollocations, expressions, phrasal pages 19–34 • Past perfect simple, past perfect verbs, word formation continuous • m ini Practice (word formation) • m ini Practice (key word 3 Multiple choice questions/ • E nvironmental issues vocabulary transformation) Respect Our Planet four related texts • E asily confused words, collocations, (Eliminating wrong answers) • Future tenses (future simple, be pages 35–48 phrasal verbs, prepositions, word going to, future continuous, future formation perfect simple, future perfect • mini Practice (selective cloze) continuous) 4 Multiple matching (Finding • Health and fitness vocabulary • Q uestion tags Fit For Life! evidence in texts) • Expressions, easily confused words, • mini Practice (open cloze) pages 49–64 phrasal verbs, word formation • Modals, semi-modals and modal • mini Practice (word formation) perfect verbs • mini Practice (key word transformation) 5 Missing sentences (Looking • Crime and punishment vocabulary • Gerunds and infinitives Law and Order for reference words) • Collocations, prepositions, word • mini Practice (open cloze) pages 65–78 formation • mini Practice (selective cloze) 6 Multiple choice questions/ • Careers and employment vocabulary • Conditionals, mixed conditionals, You’re Hired! four related texts (Reading • Collocations, phrasal verbs, easily conditionals without if, I wish/If questions and skimming only pages 79–94 texts) confused words, word formation • mini Practice (selective cloze) • mini Practice (key word transformation) 7 Multiple matching • Shopping and consumerism vocabulary • Reported speech Add to Cart (Summarising each • Easily confused words, online shopping, • Reporting verbs paragraph) • m ini Practice (key word pages 95–108 phrasal verbs, word formation • mini Practice (word formation) transformation) 8 Missing sentences • E ducation and technology vocabulary • R elative clauses Making the Grade (Understanding linking • P hrasal verbs, expressions, easily • P articiple clauses words) • m ini Practice (open cloze) pages 109–124 confused words, word formation • m ini Practice (open cloze) 9 Multiple choice questions/ • R elationships vocabulary • The passive Stay Connected! four related texts • P hrasal verbs, prepositions, • P ersonal and impersonal structures (Answering questions that • m ini Practice (key word pages 125–138 refer to more than two expressions, word formation sections) • m ini Practice (word formation) transformation) 10 Breakthrough Multiple matching (Matching • S cience and innovation vocabulary • C ausative form Science key words in questions with • E asily confused words, collocations, • P articiple clauses ideas in texts) • mini Practice (open cloze) pages 139–154 phrasal verbs, word formation • m ini Practice (multiple choice questions) 4

ULTIMATE Listening/Speaking ULTIMATE Writing Review 1 p. 16 ULTIMATE Listening Informal email Practice 1 Multiple choice questions (Eliminating wrong answers) • U sing the correct style pages 17–18 ULTIMATE Speaking Talking about yourself (Giving full answers) ULTIMATE Listening Story: Beginning with a sentence Review 2 Sentence completion (Predicting what you will hear) • M aking your story easy to follow p. 30 • Using descriptive verbs Practice 2 ULTIMATE Speaking pages 31–32 Comparing and contrasting photos Progress check 1 (Units 1–2) Talking about similarities and differences) pages 33–34 ULTIMATE Listening Opinion essay Review 3 Multiple choice questions/pictures (Focusing on • Deciding if you agree or disagree with p. 46 pictures) Practice 3 a statement pages 47–48 ULTIMATE Speaking • G iving reasons and examples Helping solve a problem (Giving your opinion; justifying Review 4 your choice) Article p. 60 • Engaging your reader Practice 4 ULTIMATE Listening pages 61–62 Multiple matching (Identifying differences between For and against essay Progress check 2 (Units 3–4) speakers) • Writing a strong introduction pages 63–64 • Writing a good conclusion ULTIMATE Speaking Review 5 Making a decision (Interacting with your partner; p. 76 managing the discussion) Practice 5 pages 77–78 ULTIMATE Listening Multiple choice questions (Understanding distraction) ULTIMATE Speaking Comparing and contrasting photos (Organising your response) ULTIMATE Listening Formal email Review 6 Multiple choice questions/short talk (Studying the • Using the correct style p. 90 differences between the four options) • M aking suggestions Practice 6 pages 91–92 ULTIMATE Speaking Progress check 3 (Units 5–6) Helping solve a problem (Evaluating options; justifying pages 93–94 your opinion) ULTIMATE Listening Review Review 7 Sentence completion (Using the words you hear to • Describing positive and negative p. 106 complete the gaps) aspects Practice 7 ULTIMATE Speaking • Adding emphasis pages 107-108 Discussion questions (Engaging in a discussion) ULTIMATE Listening Article Review 8 Multiple matching (Listening for paraphrase) • V arying your language (1) p. 120 • Varying your language (2) Practice 8 ULTIMATE Speaking pages 121–122 Making a decision (Arriving at a joint decision) Progress check 4 (Units 7–8) pages 123–124 ULTIMATE Listening Essay Review 9 Multiple choice questions/pictures (Taking notes about • Organising main ideas p. 136 each picture) • O rdering points in paragraphs Practice 9 ULTIMATE Speaking pages 137–138 Helping solve a problem (Evaluating options) ULTIMATE Listening Article Review 10 Multiple choice questions (Listening for cues) • Using complex grammar p. 150 • Using content that is relevant topic Practice 10 ULTIMATE Speaking pages 151–152 Discussion questions (Answering questions on general Progress check 5 (Units 9–10) topics) pages 153–154 Grammar reference pages 155–169 Writing bank pages 171–177 Irregular verbs page 170 Speaking bank pages 178–179 5

English B2 STUDENT'S BOOK Walk-through unit with information for teachers

UNIT PROFILE Lights, Camera, Action! Striking images introduce 1 Read the quote and discuss these questions with a partner. the unit topic and engage visually-oriented learners. 1 In what ways are films an art form? 2 Why is theatre life? 3 Do you agree that TV is furniture? I always say film is art, theatre is life and television is furniture. Kenny Leon, film director and producer LEARNER ENGAGEMENT A famous quote intrigues learners and encourages creative real-life discussion. LEARNER MOTIVATION Guided questions invite collaboration while using the learners' own background knowledge to introduce the unit topic. PLANNING & ORGANISATION 2 How do you feel about The Unit map helps teachers and students plan the next lessons film, theatre and TV? and set achievable aims. Discuss these ideas in small groups. Unit map • y our favourite form of Reading: Multiple choice questions entertainment Vocabulary: Entertainment and the media • h ow often you watch films, plays and TV Grammar: Present tenses, stative verbs, present perfect tenses programmes Listening: Multiple choice questions • where you watch them Speaking: Talking about yourself Writing: Informal email B2 Practice: Multiple choice questions (Reading), multiple choice questions (Listening) 5 7

Streaming now! Multiple choice questions 1 Watch the video and answer the questions. VIDEO TOPIC-BASED VIDEOS Reading 1 How is streaming different to watching TV? Specially-developed 2 What is the difference between YouTube and other streaming servvicidees?o s introduce the main topic, bring the 2 Listen and read the text. Then answer the questions. lesson to life and make it more memorable. 1 What is the main idea of the text? 2 What is the Netflix effect according to the text? 3 What benefits do TV series and films both have? GENERAL COMPREHENSION even easier. This has produced what somMeOeTxpIVeArtTs IaNreG TOPICS calling the Netflix effect. The Netflix effect is really just We all seek comfort and relaxation in our lives. What the freedom on-demand services givEexcviietiwnegr,sa. ge-appropriate topics G eneral rebaedttienrgwqayuetosteixopnesriegnivcee tthhise than through 1 tuning in to Recently, back-to-back viewing hasmboeticvoamtee ltehaernneerws to learn and learner puoruprofasveouforirterTeVadsienrigesaonrdwhaetclhping a film in our favourite normal as more viewers tend ItTtohawilslaocttwhacoaskhmbeyiwmtoahueuopvnlteeeoinrcssbaehoetaaincnssoaogmlintiiessnntEenregslitshin. develop g2logbenarlec?oTmhpanrekshetnos3iomnedskiaillsst.reaming, accessing our within a few days or weeks. Aanuddimo oasdsenfeilasxosvtpwsopeaurlrdirioesiatnnteyecusne.ns,iecTnBriVgiauettssaieolrowinisenhsfgiocsohowrrmftiethpeharettohutvlihrneiedegaefritslnemwexesttrh?.etakbeetftoerr granted own name: 8 binge-watching. viewing completely absorbed in the world shown in the series. In fact, you almost feel like you’re living in that world. This Let’s first take a look at TV series. Most series are takes identification with the main characters to a whole 9 organised into seasons that are made up of several new level. To be fair, it must be said that binge-watching 4 episodes. Each 5 season deals with a main story as well as other 6 sub-plots. This allows for stories to The Circle, On My Block or Riverdale does less for our be told slowly and in a way that is close to real life. As a result, viewers can relate more deeply with the social life than going out to watch a film with friends. characters, the situations they face, and the life events and relationships they experience. Similarly, films also offer viewers the chance to identify with characters and situations. However, they create a Most people watch their favourite series using different viewing experience. Firstly, films tell a story streaming services like Netflix. This 7 on-demand from start to finish very quickly. This means that service operates globally and produces its own content background details have to be left out for the plot to as well as showing other companies’ productions. unfold much quicker. This creates a feeling of intensity Nowadays, we can access series on demand wherever as every scene is squeezed into a very short amount of we are thanks to streaming services. On demand time. In order for this to happen, dialogues have to be means that we can watch all 32 episodes from the four very clear, sub-plots have to be cut and visuals become seasons of a series like Stranger Things one after the much more important in telling the story. other if we choose. The fact that most people today have their own portable digital devices makes this Having said that, the film industry has created its own version of series with film 9 franchises. Think Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and Spider-Man. These are 53 just a few popular franchises that tell stories over two or more full-length feature films. In a way, they combine all the benefits of films and series. Streaming services like Netflix, Apple TV and YouTube have revolutionised how we watch films and series. The past decade saw a big wave of creativity and a very high number of series being produced. Consequently, we have unlimited choice about what to watch and when to watch it. As a result, TV audiences are growing continually as shows like Stranger Things are released at a constant rate. Despite the benefits of films and film franchises, it looks like most of us consider watching TV series as the ultimate viewing experience. 6 8

EXAM-LEVEL READING COMPREHENSION 3 Carefully-written activities check comprehension in Read the text again. For questions 1-6, chtoaosske ttyhpeeasnstwhaert reflect international examinations. (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. 1 What is the writer’s purpose in the first paragraph? A to explain how media streaming works B to introduce a comparison between two types of entertainment C to describe the many ways people relax D to give details about popular kinds of films 2 The writer mentions seasons in line 9 to A say that series only last a few months. B refer to when series are shown. C explain how series are structured. D complain about how series are organised. 3 According to the text, when viewers binge-watch, they Work it out! A start seeing the series’ characters as real people. B forget about their everyday life. underlining key words C watch two episodes back to back. D watch all the episodes that have been released. • Quickly read through the text and make a note of what it is about. 4 Why does the writer express concern about binge-watching? • Read the questions and underline the A It might prevent people from socialising with friends. key words. B It’s not a normal thing to do. • Find the part of the text that each question relates to and underline it. C Viewers may become too attached to the characters. • Answer the question in your own words D VieweSrsK hIaLvLe SfewAeNr DreaSsToRnsA tToE dGo IoEthSeDr tEhVinEgsL.OPMENT using the information in the text. 5 What significant difference between films and series does • Read the four options (A, B, C and D) and underline the key words. Decide AtheFailumthsoaWrrmeormeknotiritoeOne?unttehretalipnsinlgeathrnanersserdieesv.elop skills and which of the four is closest to what the B Serieserexlaymonstimraatgeegsietos tienllosrtodreierstom:ore than films do. text says and to your own answer. C Films dona’pt pderovealcohp taesx mtsawnyi tshuba-cpleotasr apsr soecreiesss do. • Make sure the option you choose D Dialoguesr einadfilcmristiacraellsyh,osreteler ctht aanpipnroseprrieiast. e answers the question directly. 6 What does ‘tihnefyo’rrmefaetritooni,ndleinveel5o3p? long-term thinking A all films skills, become autonomous readers B pcfieelmrotpa filrnea nwpccdohhopeoimsuv weleapsalrort cespheh rtefihienlemssiisroonwqnusetsrtaiotengsiessuctoceasnssfuwlelyr C D 4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the highlighted words (1-9) in the text. PRACTICE ON KEY LEXIS 1 On-demand programming makes it easier to watch older series. 2 I am planning to spend the whole weekend The Hunger Games! Topic-related lexis is practised 3 They are cancelling the next of the series as it’s not popular anymorei.n context to help vocabulary 4 Marvel Cinematic Universe is the most successful film of all time. acquisition and natural use. 5 The first and last in a season are usually the most important in the whole series. 6 Horror is a film that is inappropriate for very young viewers. 7 Most series have a main story based on the main characters and based on less important characters. 8 tgoiv ae sn uews sa cbcreosasd tcoa ostn ilsin ae wvaidyPe tEoo R cfoiSnnOdte oNnutAt a Lwt haEanXty P itsiR mhEaepS npSoe InmOinaNgtt einr twhhee wreo rwlde. are. 9 Debate Club gives learners an dlpoaprenevpgpeoualraoairtttIpingunaheinmtognmitygitttfoheyooe2ismprits1iconmssiabnitopueuek-nctemcs,ethaeeeawarc.knathnTittthenochuaehaagprbinrneyeaeggrgwcxsuina…aqkamtwiufmclielhilimtrssihnne.,gwtd, hile Debate I disagree. I believe club that going to the cinema is more entertaining … With your partner, discuss the question below. Use the ideas given and add your own. Then take turns to present your arguments. Watching a film at home is better than going to the cinema. Agree or disagree? • cost • social event • more entertaining • convenience Reading 7 9

Entertainment and the media 1 Complete the text with these words. THEMATIC VOCABULARY PRACTICE Vocabulary in Use cast costume crew performance sporuonddutcrearckrCceohoenmatrepsxlaetlstteorvfeoolecsaatseberduclalaryritlyesosfomnseainnitnhgemanadtic scenes script retention And … Have you ever wondered what steps are involved before a film can be 1 ? Here is a rough guide to what happens when a 2 decides to make a film. that’s The development stage includes planning and budgeting, as well as finding the 3 a wrap! of actors. Writing and re-writing of the 4 takes place during this stage. Preparation also involves choosing the location for outdoor 5 and booking the studios where the interior filming will be done. As the project takes off, set designers draw up plans and help build the sets, and 6 designers work on the clothes. By the time 7 begin, the number of people involved has increased dramatically. During the actual shooting of the film, the director co-ordinates the actors and the rest of the film 8 , such as lighting technicians, camera operators and make-up artists. The director also has to coach the actors to give their best 9. Then, when filming is complete, there are many weeks of editing, after which they add special effects, mix the sound and add the music to the 10 . The average production wraps up in just over two years. Animated films tend to take a long time in general, but The Lego Movie took an incredible four years because the script had to be rewritten several times. Was it worth it? Audiences think so! 2 Complete the sentences with these nouns. comedies effects genres plot reviews role scene smash 1 The film is a box-office ! 2 The acting is average but it’s worth watching for the special . 3 How long did it take them to shoot the opening ? 4 The complicated makes the story quite hard to follow at times. 5 I don’t think this film has received any negative , has it? 6 Romantic are usually a popular genre with young cinemagoers. 7 Do you know the name of the actor who plays the leading ? 8 Action and comedy are two examples of film . 3 Circle the correct meaning of the expressions in bold. FOCUS ON LEXICAL FIELDS 1 Ann Hathaway has been in the limelight since the 5 Sometimes, when I come home, I can hear my mum release of her latest film. A the centre of attention Expiann tdhein kgitfcrhoemn stihnegimngahinerrheeaadritnoguttotpoitch,e radio. B less popular thoArousginhgpinrgascotifctley is given in lexical fieldBs,sciongminmgownithcoelmlooctaiotnions, expressions, 2 In Pokémon Detective Pikachu, actor Ryan Reynolds steals the show with his great voice acting. p6hrTahsealpvlaeyrbdisd,nid’tiloivmesu,pettoc.our expectations and we A gives a great performance B gives an average performance left half-way through. A disappointed us B seemed endless 3 Jennifer’s new play opens tonight. I told her to 7 We’re ready to start performing. Let’s get this show break a leg. on the road! A warned her she might fall A let’s go to a show B wished her good luck B let’s get started 4 Let me just set the scene – imagine a cold, snow- 8 I hope our new teacher is nice – Mr Carter is a hard covered landscape. act to follow. A describe the background A is difficult to replace B explain the plot B is hard on students 8 10

4 Complete the phrasal verbs. Write one word in each gap. 1 I don’t mind you listening to music, but could you please turn it a little? 2 Thousands of people turned to see the new James Bond film. 3 If we don’t stop watching now, it will turn an all-night binge! 4 We wanted to ask the actor for his autograph, but security turned us . 5 I would like to auditEioMn PfoHr tAhSe IsSchOooNl pWlaOy, RbuDt IF’mO sRcMareAdT tIhOeyN will turn me . 6 You’re going the wrong way. You have to turn . 7 At the end of the fiPlmre, stheenktailtleior ntuarnnsd practice in deriva ttoiv bees the person you least suspected. 8 Who do you turn commonly needefdorahnedlptewshteend y. ou’ve got a problem? 5 Complete the table. 6 Complete the sentences with words from Exercise 5. Verb Noun Adjective 1 This film isn’t amusing at all – amuse amusement 1 amused amusing I haven’t laughed once yet. confused confuse confusing 2 If you’re looking for good, clean family disappoint disappointed , then this is the film for you. disappointing 4 2 entertained 3 There are a lot of scenes entertaining frighten 3 frightened in the series that might be too scary for young entertainment 5 children. fright frustrated 4 I couldn’t follow the plot and found it rather frustrating . inspired inspiring 5 If you love science fiction, you will not be stimulated by this film. stimulating frustrate 6 Animated films more celebrities to try voice acting. 7 6 7 The documentary will EXAM PREPARATION stimulate inspiration discussion among students. 8 8 Being turned doO wnnl efosrs ao nrocleo mis pa lveetrioy n, common exam eixnpaetriioennctea.sk types are introduced at a realistic level of difficulty. mini Practice T hese tasks offer language recycling while familiarising students with established exam formats. 7 Read and choose the correct answers. Changing tastes in films W e would expect that, with the rise in popularity of TV 1 , film would be less popular today. However, when asked to name their favourite forms of entertainment, there are still huge numbers of people who list the cinema. One of the things we notice from surveys is that specific film 2 appeal to different age groups. Statistically, most cinemagoers are young people, so film producers avoid extremely 3 scenes when they make films. Very young viewers typically watch animated films, fantasies and films made for families. As audiences get older, comedies and action films take over. Of course, a box-office 4 can attract viewers of all ages. A famous actor in the leading 5 can make a big difference too. One age group which shows a noticeable increase is the over-55s. Factors that influence whether a film is popular with older people vary widely. They may look at the 6 to see if they recognise any of the actors. Alternatively, they may watch a film because they have read positive 7 in the press. Strong themes and stories that 8 the mind are also more likely to appeal to this age group. That probably means they are not queuing up to watch the latest Disney animated film! 1 A episodes B seasons C scenes D series 2 A genres B effects 3 A amusing B entertaining C crews D auditions tiPS 4 A crash B smash 5 A role B costume C frightening D inspiring Question 1: Which word 6 A plot B cast goes with ‘TV’ most 7 A scripts B soundtracks C cash D flash naturally? Question 6: What do we 8 A confuse B frustrate C show D action call the actors in a film? C sdoiaulLnodgEutAreaRsckNER DDSUprPeePvrifeOowrRmsTance Vocabulary in Use 9 C 11 C stimulate D release Guidance on answering common test tasks is given through question-specific Tips.

SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY VIDEOS V ideos offer a motivating introduction 3 Read and circle the correct answers. and engage visual learners. T he video content highlights the Radio in the age of the Internet grammar aims of the lesson. Television and videos 1 are / are being so popular Grammar in Use today that some people 2 think / are thinking the radio is dead. The reality is that being able to access 1 Watch the video and answer the questions. VIDEO radio stations online 3 means / is meaning the radio has gained a whole new audience. These days, you 1 What is the second biggest streaming platform? 4 don’t need / aren’t needing any special equipment 2 Why are psychological thrillers so popular? – you 5 just turn / are just turning on your computer, 3 How many streaming services does the average phone or other smart device, select a station, and viewer have? Tsthaerrtel’iss tae lnoitn tgo. get excited GabRoAuMt wMithA iRnteINrneFtU raNdioC.O NTEXTS Present simple, present continuous, au6 nDsioontgyh oeraur dftoiroyr et/oigA npr relaaycntogiusueat Fcrgyyoroeie?unns rgtWh eltihxosaattneltet ndcoaiornegungnrl dEastn kembgirlellmti sasb?haie nArtotnianerdrcg wttithhveaeixntnti es sparonvdidmeake stative verbs you’re travelling, you cathn eemasimly etuannein ing ftuol 7twohyaot’usng learners. happening / what happens back home. For people who normally 8 listen / are listening to a lot of music, internet radio is a dream come true. You can find an endless supply of any musical style you want. For example, if 9 you just get / you’re just getting into classical music, or maybe K-pop, rap, grime, hip-hop or indie, there are hundreds of stations to choose from. Individual radio stations 10 don’t usually advertise / aren’t usually advertising what other stations are available. For that, you need an app, like TuneIn or iHeartRadio. These apps categorise thousands of stations from all over the world and make discovering them simple. But be warned – it’s easy to get hooked, and you may find yourself listening all night! 2 Read about the uses of the present simple, the CONTROLLED GRAMMAR PRACTICE present continuous and stative verbs. A range of appropriate, controlled practice activities helps learners use Present simple grammar forms accurately. • facts and permanent situations • general truths and natural laws • h abits and routines (often with adverbs of frequency) • timetables and programmes (future) • reviews, stories and sports commentaries • feelings and states Most of my friends watch videos on their smartphones. Present continuous 4 Complete. Use the present simple or the present • actions happening at the time of speaking continuous. • temporary situations or changing situations • annoying habits (often with adverbs like always) 1 We are seeing (see) John this weekend. • plans and arrangements (future) 2 I (think) of going to see that We’re enjoying this TV series very much. show at the theatre on Friday. Stative verbs S tative verbs describe states (not actions). We do 3 You (just / be) silly now! Please not use stative verbs like be, love, hate, see, hear, stop that. smell, think in continuous tenses. Some verbs can 4 Dinner (smell) good. What is it? be both stative and action verbs, but this signals 5 (Anna / appear) in the school play this year? (think) he’s a very good actor. a change in meaning. 6I I think she’s very talented. (present simple = believe) I’m thinking about what to do next. (present 7 You (not look) very interested continuous = considering) in this series. Read 1.1–1.H3 EofL tPheF UGrLamGmRaArMreMferAeRnceR bEeFfEorReE yNouC dEo the 8 (you / feel) all right? You look as white as a ghost. tasks. 10 G rammar summaries are presented in highlighted reference sections. Examples illustrate correct use of new language. 12

FOCUSED GRAMMAR REFERENCE Present perfectSeseaicpmhaprgalrteaem, smumarmaarreiaestoaroeffienrcllueadrendefros7r Read and circle the correct answers. present perfectmcaonnatgineaubolueslanguage goals. A day in the life of a film stuntman 5 Read about the uses of the present perfect Phill Gibbons, 32 simple and the present perfect continuous. I’ve been a stuntman Present perfect simple for nearly ten years • actions that started in the past and continue now and, believe it or not, in the present I’ve never 1 had / been having • actions that happened in the past, though we a serious accident. People think don’t say exactly when • actions that happened in the past and have my job is all action, but it really an effect on the present isn’t. Sometimes, when I get to where we’re filming, • actions that have just finished • experiences and achievements I’ve already 2 travelled / been travelling for hours. • to announce recent news • after superlatives and expressions like Then, there’s a lot of waiting around until it’s my turn. I couldn’t tell you how long I’ve 3 spent / been it/this is the first/second time We’ve had this smart TV since 2018. spending in the make-up chair because that varies Present perfect continuous with each job. • a ctions that started in the past and continue But then comes the exciting part. In my job, I’ve in the present, or have happened time and time again until now jumped through windows, crashed cars into the sea, • actions that happened for some time in the past and have finished recently, but have an and had plenty of fights – all in the script, of course! effect on the present • to emphasise how long actions have been in Recently I’ve been 4 learnt / learning sword fighting progress We’ve been watching a great series on Netflix! because I’ve got a job in a period film. I suppose the reason I’ve 5 avoided / been avoiding injury is that have been to vs have gone to We use have been to when someone went we do so much preparation for each stunt. Shooting somewhere and came back. We use have gone to when someone is still wa es’cveen 6er oenhleya traskeeds/ mbieneunterse,h beuatEr stXhinAagtM’sit psPaoRrmtlEyaP nbAyecRaAuTseI ON away somewhere. James has been to Paris three times and now times before. Key lexis and grammar are recycled he’s gone to Berlin. aMhrayov uwen oId rbk tedeeanny is7n dc taohnne e bee/v edlononiinocngogn,g .ma aTlnehlmdlse dsoIn aoun Iyns ?aeu’sc xaBkoalu lmmmyt gypIi nselloetea vlthtfei,io oo ‘tWmnnhh,eeta a atns dk tested in types. job and I’ve never 8 thoughTti/psbeoefnfetrhisnukpinpgoortf dinoidnegaling with anything else. common exam difficulties. mini Practice Read 1.4–1.6 of the Grammar reference before you 8 Read and complete the text. Write one word in each gap. do the tasks. The TikTok phenomenon 6 Complete. Use the present perfect simple or the For anyone who doesn’t know, TikTok 1 an app that lets users make short videos and then present perfect continuous. share them online. TikTok has only been in existence 2 a short time. Nevertheless, it 1 Shaun has been trying (trFyU) fLoLr wGeRekAsM toM fiAndR COVERA3 GE already become incredibly successful. a free evening to go to the cinema. So much so, in fact, that the number of times people 4 2I (not / aClwoamysp r/e lhikeen) scilavsesGicraal mmar downloaded the app now measures music. in the billions. Your clothes are so dirty! Whraet ference is included aBto tohke.5 Up to now, the ma jtoereitnya ogef rTsi.k STotakt iusstiecrss shuagvgee st, 3 back of the Student's (you / do)? 4 Vicky (never / be) to a live however, that these teenagers 6 concert. continuing to use it into their twenties. In other words, they have 7 5 We (know) Marcia for years. grown out of it as we might (leave) my 6 Oh no! I think I expect. Users say that they enjoy seeing how creative phone on the bus. others can be with their videos and they also enjoy 7 She (listen) to internet radio making their own. through the night. That’s why she looks exhausted. S ocial media have been about tiPS keeping in touch with others 8 Is this the first time John (visit) or belonging to a community Question 1: Is the 8 the missing word a verb a Hollywood studio? or a noun? Question 3: Which beginning. Many people think auxiliary verb can fit in the gap before that TikTok is part of a general shift towards entertainment. Some are even saying that the way we use social media has ‘already become’? changed for good. Grammar in Use 11 13

Listening Multiple choice questions 1 Look at the photo. How have our entertainment choices changed in recent years? Can you think of three changes? 2 Read and answer the questions. 1 You hear two people discussing television today. THEME-RELATED LISTENING SKILLS What do they agree about? A separate lesson developing Listening skills A TV is more entertaining than it was in the past. and listening task strategies in every unit. B Today’s viewers access TV in different ways. C The quality of programmes has become poorer. • What are the key words in the question? Underline them. • What are the key words in the options (A, B and C)? Underline them. • L ook again at your underlined words in the answer options. What do you expect to hear in relation to options A, B and C? 3 Listen and read the text for question 1. What is the correct answer? Work it out! Which option(s) did you eliminate? Why? Eliminating wrong answers • After you listen for the first Man: NOt da myIdanaIt oholrrtdoeooKloeehdiu mot n,,fry n i ha’oininIkevoant’y itn’es kn’unt tdt sut m hgh dtftthitnpnoe hehah,awaoplguyeniiiknenott’no ni ridv ’ rekrnswkes…d iit vpes gfih sh psetftii h toe ’tytahaerswioi’ orlntnesol tlen alfu o’y wpasbTrntem i licegVhcetsggerha .oh ta ehw utatikIaoovotnttesnairte d’o nergspeiyds n!s g das rap n…ewIgco ’yrstopdt o ago fowooatno rmrtgm b mooacowithrnpshhmmratuaeaosthueimcv.tn.emlg i tcheuEwng emrhae! vteg r raeo lsesea aTlyil n nststVfytahio h , tpltaww nelrhten rw hohrot yeoy thtaaerowigimhtremstnurha ’i, daso n,tte i t imwetcrtgham.’eh hvs.alIom al ie Ttim.cuwss tc.heeTtg’ hhesrsebhshe ia.a ,eana. raAtnaceltg mln w,naa.. s tduyesIAeah wsod dintehdehna odroa, e ye np tvIrw?r’ h’e esdet oheWo ’otnsayphe t li’ enre k WpaSaArntroreoaSarcld•ktTyeeestpNnowrae‘awtotEsIgweihhvtirnoxmpnrserPosiemeeoeoadoOteet,wiehgimh-lundamwnsosouto,iaBrlgienawndcaponatiprfavtl,fgYlommlikmniehteCuehnrnAiwsr-asiw,dgmdcaeistptStbaoosoaowhnoheliletbteupyndTfreerwleohotsdyscotcasgBerE’fhofarqicucy‘wsn?awottwPutaa’utaewohhnh.rsunacugois‘eeepdeeagtPltgrsdenesrctht,eroehfhciaRgtlhieaoeiuoph’iormss.alonOaswtlitpwtFtnhssiinhlonhecoCgociaissaansasrc’ruEht,,tttsirigeeepefSeihnttcfScui.nl g Woman: Man: Woman: question answering techniques. 4 You will hear people talking in six different situations. Underline the key words in the questions and options. Then listen and choose the best answer (A, B or C) for questions 1–6. 1 You hear a girl talking about making videos. 4 You hear a presenter advertising a radio programme. What is she doing? She says listeners A warning beginners about what they should not A will have two opportunities to hear the first film episode. B advising people what kind of camera to buy B can hear the results of a competition during the C talking about filming mistakes she has made programme. 2 You hear two people talking about a performance C are invited to send in their own reviews of the they are attending. programme. What does the woman believe? 5 You hear two people talking about comedy. A The dance company lacks talent. What do they both enjoy? B The dancers are not taking any risks. A physical humour C The choreography is weak. B live comedians 3 You hear a man talking about attending live concerts. C humorous writing How does he feel about it? 6 You hear two friends talking about a live concert. A It is the best way to appreciate rock music. How does the boy feel? B It highlights what is missing from most recordings. A stressed about performing in front of his family C It provides the ideal atmosphere to enjoy B worried because he hasn’t practised enough LISTENING EXAMC PcRoAncCeTrnICedE his saxophone needs repairing classical music. 5 Listen again. Then discusAsnwaitchtyuoaulrepxaarmtnetar swkhyoftfheersotahnerooppptioorntsuninitqyufeosrtiolenasr1n,e2rasntdo3 are wrong. apply the skills and strategies discussed in the lesson. 12 The task is in the same thematic area as the whole unit, 14 helping learners build up confidence.

SPEAKING, ONE STEP AT A TIME Talking about yourself Each aspect of oral communication, as evaluated in international exams, 1 Make a note of some important facts about is covered in separate lessons. yourself. You can use the ideas below to help Speaking you. Then compare your notes with a partner. • where you live • your friends • your favourite free time activities • how much television you watch • where you listen to music 2 Listen to two students talking about themselves and tick ✔ the right box. Which student …? GUIDANCE AMNicDhaSelUPJPeOnnRyT 1 uses a good range of vocabulary S taged activities help learners 2 checks they have understood the question plan their speaking and feel 3 gives very short answers ready to communicate. 4 gives full answers with reasons and examples  Work It Out includes advice and related strategies. I usually watch comedy 5 misunderstands a question  Language Checklists offer a series. For example, 6 performs better helpful reminder of language my favourite series are Modern Family and that can be used. The Big Bang Theory. 3 What do you do for entertainment? Complete the notes about you. Give reasons I never watch thrillers because I don’t find them and examples. very entertaining. 1 TV I usually . For example, . because . I never . . For example, . 2 Cinema I usually because . . I never . For example, because 3 Music I usually I never Work it out! giving full answers • Remember that answering Yes or No is not enough. Include reasons and examples to round off your answers. • Complete answers are usually 1–3 sentences long. Use linkers (and, but, so, because, etc.) to structure your response. • Avoid being too negative. If you don’t like something, give clear reasons why not. 4 Work with your partner to ask aBnUdIaLnDswINerGthSesPeEqAuKesItNioGnsC. UOsNe tFhIeDENCE Problem words and phrases in the Language checklist to help you. solvers Problem solvers invites learners to 1 WWWHoohhwuaattl od ikf siyt neoydnous u dr roao fft ahypvoeloaur uc slerpiisstet eean rnfdoe t yrtomoh ume itudormorusi fets espip ecmfinoocruto?ehtrrse tpeeWswraneotahnaatdstaecticentqrphg mtdauiarunooeiiisngr dnbyeo mtTeoldl?eVeduu mW nl tolasitihro.st n wyetTonge?hphnunte iot atsrthoeogiaew ?esy ccoaWaaoournnhmdm ledsiprvmeusefl?tk?oue inerll?lnsy Wcyh.y? 2 Work in pairs. Imagine you 3 are the director of a TV channel 4 and you need to add a new programme for young people. ✓LanguagE chEckLiSt Choose one of the options below and explain your decision. Giving full answers I (don’t) often … because … • science-fiction series One reason I (don’t like) … is … • comedies I like/love/enjoy + -ing/noun …, so … • adventure series I prefer … such as … For example,/For instance, … • documentaries • sports programme • music programme 13 • films (say what genre) • crime series 15

Writing Informal email In an informal email, you are writing to someone for a specific reason. The task tells you who you are writing to, why you are writing, and what you have to write about. These points show you what you should include in your email, and what kind of language is appropriate. Therefore, it’s important to read the writing task very carefully so that you know exactly what to do. 1 Read the writing task and answer the questions. 3 Read the model email and ansWweRrItThIeNqGueTstAioSnKs. AWARENESS You have received an email from your From: Penny Common exam writing tasks, English-speaking friend. e.g. informal emails, short Our teacher wants us to give a talk on the Hi Jackie, stories, opinion essays, are viewing preferences of young people in other countries. Can you tell me what kinds of TV Paragraph 1 analysed in a dedicated Writing programmes are popular with young people in It was great you.leI’lslsdoonminy beeascthtounit. your country? What kinds of TV programmes do to hear from you like watching? Finally, which TV programme from your country would you recommend to answer your questions! young people in other countries? Paragraph 2 Write your email. (140–190 words) First of all, let me tell you about the programmes 1 What kind of text do you have to write? 2 Who are you writing to? that young people in my country like watching. The 3 What is the situation? 4 How many questions do you have to answer? most popular ones are foreign series like Stranger 2 Read the task in Exercise 1 again. Then tick ✔ the Things, and lots of teenagers who love horror also things the writer must do in the email. DETAILgoEDforWcrRimIeTIsNerGiesAliNkeACLYhiScaIgSo P.D. Generally 1 introduce themselves speaking, we like anything that’s new, so right now 2 mention the reader’s email 3 describe their viewing preferences G radeadllqmuyefsrtieionnds aforecutusntinhgein to Next because it’s just 4 provide their reason for writing learnesrtsa'rtaetdtehnetrieo. nPeorsnokneayllya, sI’mpeacthsuge fan of sci-fi. 5 give information of writIilnikgeicnriemaecshegrieesn,rbeu. t I’m not crazy about 6 apologise for something wuscsrieootmmdineeagdtshmieiensoxg.adHimefaelvpsvilneaegrrsyesoaneiexd’astmhtaaitlnk, Iei’nldlgmaabkoeuttiimt!e to watch 7 end the email in a friendly and helpful way Full 8 ask for information and 9 make a recommendation Paragraph 3 One programme from the UK which I think young people should definitely check out is Sherlock. It’s about the entertaining adventures of a modern-day Sherlock Holmes, who is played by Benedict Cumberbatch, a very talented actor. I think the dialogues are extremely amusing! It isn’t very recent, and they only produced four seasons of three episodes each, but it’s well worth watching! So, why not give it a go, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Paragraph 4 Let me know if you need more information, and good luck with your talk! Bye for now, Penny 1 Does the writer answer all the questions in the task? 2 In which paragraph does the writer answer two questions? 3 What are the functions of Paragraphs 1–4? Write the correct numbers. Paragraph : making a recommendation Paragraph : ending the email in a friendly and helpful way Paragraph : giving information; describing preferences Paragraph : m entioning the reader’s email; providing a reason for writing 14 16

SCAFFOLDED WRITING Preparation activities focus learners' attention on the appropriate language and expression needed for the written output required. 4 Decide if these phrases are used to begin or end 6 Read the writing task. Then make notes emails. Write B (begin) or E (end). Then tick ✔ the about what you have to do. informal phrases. You have received an email from your English-speaking friend. 1 Bye for now! 8 Dear Sir/Madam, 2 Dear Mr Darcy, 9 Well, that’s all Some friends of mine are visiting your town 3 Yours faithfully, next month. Can you tell me what kinds of 4 I look forward to for now. entertainment there are in the area? Do you 10 Lots of love, know if there are any special shows or concerts hearing from you. 11 Thanks very much on while they’re going to be there? Finally, can 5 Give my love to you recommend something that’s typical of your for your email. country which you think they should see? everyone. 12 It was great to 6 Hi Leo, Write your email. (140–190 words) 7 I am writing with hear from you! 13 Write back soon! regard to ... 14 Yours sincerely, 5 ReGaUd ItDheEeDmWailRinITExINerGcisFeO3 RanEdXciArcMleSexamples of 1 What kind of text do you have to write? 2 Who are you writing to? these kinds of informal language. 3 What is the situation? 4 How many questions do you have to answer? iTnatscekornntytarptaiecostnioraenlpserxoadmucineatthioenfsoramndatporef pare lea(rTnheerys’refovrerfoy rpmopaul laasrsheesres.m) ent. 7 Read the Language checklist and complete the C onpthrroalslaeldvewrrbisting tasks combine gui(dI’dannceevearnledt syouuppdoowrtnw!) ith opportunities sentences. to eevxeprryedsasypeexrpsroesnsaiol nmseaning, boosting lea(rIn’mernso'tccornazfiydaebnocuet.comedies.) 1 I’ll my best to answer your questions. 2 Lots of visitors take a show when they go to London. Work it out! using the correct style 3 me know if you need more • When you write an email to a friend, it should information. sound informal. 4 They should out the cafés in • Use informal words and phrases to begin and end your email. the square one night. • You should also use short forms of verbs 5 I’m happy to a go at answering (contractions), phrasal verbs and everyday expressions. your questions. 6 This band’s concerts always out, so we’d better get our tickets fast! ✓LanguagE chEckLiSt 8 Complete the paragraph plan and write your email. Opening Greeting Dear/Hi …, It was great to get your email. CHECKLPPIaaSrrTaaggSrraaFppOhhR21:: SGUivPe PinOfoRrmTation about entertainment It was great to hear from you! Thanks very much for your email. in the area and special shows or concerts. Phrasal verbs Checklists Preairnagforarcpeh 3k:eyRelacnomgumaegned something typical of your check something out and task excpoeucnttaryt.ions for learners put on (a show, concert, etc.) to succeedPaasratghreayphw4o:rk through sell out open-endeCdlotsaisnkgs. take in (a play, show, etc.) tune in to something ✓Writing chEckLiSt Collocations and expressions Once you’ve written your email, make sure you have: do my best let me know • begun your email appropriately • mentioned the sender’s email and provided your have a go make sure reason for writing be crazy about make/spend time • answered all the questions in the writing task • given each paragraph a clear function Closing • ended your email in a friendly and helpful way Bye for now! • used informal language throughout. Give my love to everyone. Lots of love, Well, that’s all for now. Write back soon! Writing 15 17

SELF-ASSESSMENT Review 1 Reviews consist of multiple choice tasks that focus on the main lexical and grammatical points of the unit. They help learners assess their progress and identify areas that may require additional study. Vocabulary Grammar Choose the correct answers. Choose the correct answers. 1 Horror is a film that is inappropriate for very 1 Which of the characters in Stranger Things ? young viewers. A do best you like A script B do you like best B genre C are you liking best C plot D are you best liking D cast 2 A successful teacher should students’ interest in 2 How many times this episode? the subject. A have you seen A access B are you seeing B entertain C do you see C amuse D have you been seeing D stimulate 3 ‘What so delicious?’ 3 Hurry up, the first of the season is about to ‘Mum is baking blueberry cupcakes.’ start. A episode A has smelled B scene B is smelling C plot C smells D rehearsal D does smell 4 The camera have been shooting the 4 ‘Why are you so upset?’ documentary in Antarctica. ‘My brother what to do and I’m sick of it.’ A cast B crew A tells me always C actors B always is telling me D stuntmen C has told me always D is always telling me 5 Who do you when you need advice? 5 We our uncle since last summer. A turn into A not been seeing B turn to B haven’t been seeing C tune in C don’t see D tune to D haven’t seen 6 Picasso’s father him to become an artist. 6 from your cousin lately? A inspired A Have you heard B amused B Do you hear C excited C Have you listened D auditioned D Are you listening 7 ‘My older sister is a straight A student.’ 7 What time ? ‘Wow! That’s a hard to follow.’ A does the film start A scene B has the film started B act C the film is starting C show D the film starts D expectation 8 ‘Why is Sandra so sleepy?’ 8 There have been delays in shooting, so the film ‘Perhaps she her favourite series again.’ won’t be on schedule. A has been binge-watching A reviewed B binge-watches B released C is binge-watching C edited D has binge-watched D streamed 9 Our new home cinema system tomorrow. A is delivered 9 Actors get when they have to shoot the same B delivers scene over and over. C is being delivered A inspired D is delivering B confused C frustrated D stimulated 16 18

1 You are going to read an article about watching TV series. Β2 Practice 1 For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. Bingeing: a new way of watching 17 Technically speaking, even watching two episodes of a TV series at a time is considered a binge-watch, but many viewers watch more than that, with some aiming to do a whole season in a single sitting. That’s not impossible, but with some seasons running to over 20 episodes, you might see the sun come up – and go down again. Soon after binge-watching became a phenomenon, Netflix conducted a study to find out who their binge- watchers were. They identified three groups of people according to how long it takes them to watch a full season: four, five or six days. Curiously, they didn’t consider all-night marathons. It will come as no surprise that the shows people consume the fastest are the ones that keep you on the edge of your seat, like thrillers and horror shows. There’s a lot to choose from, though, so if you’re planning a binge, here are four recommendations to get you started. The Umbrella Academy is about brothers and sisters who reunite on a mission to save the world. Oh yes, and they’ve got superpowers too! There’s violence, but nothing too disturbing. With its believable characters, interesting plot and the best soundtrack we’ve ever heard, this series will turn you into a fan. If you don’t mind things that are a little bit spooky, Stranger Things is a drama that has proved to be a massive hit. The story revolves around a group of friends, one of whom suddenly disappears. The others try to find him, and they join forces with a strange girl who they call Eleven. Part science-fiction, part horror, Stranger Things may have you covering your eyes at times, but you won’t want to miss the next episode. Anne with an E, about an adopted girl and the people she meets as she struggles for acceptance, is inspired by L.M. Montgomery’s 1908 novel, Anne of Green Gables. The fact that it is set in the past should not put you off, however, because some of the social issues in the series, like loneliness and bullying, have changed very little. The makers of Anne with an E have brought the story up to date with some more contemporary issues, so there is always something for the many teenager followers of the series to relate to. Finally, The Letter for the King is a fantasy so popular that people have compared it to Game of Thrones. Set in the Middle Ages, it’s the story of a young man named Tiuri who has to take a letter across the mountains to the king of a neighbouring country. The plot follows Tiuri and the adventures he has on his journey. The first season only has six episodes, so if you start early enough, you will still be able to get some sleep! We hear a lot of warnings about people having too much screen time, and it would be unwise to actively encourage people to watch television for hours on end. On the other hand, the fact that people take the time to select what to binge-watch is a good sign. If we take that into consideration, binge-watching is closer to devouring a book, reading chapter after chapter because you can’t put it down. And there’s nothing wrong with reading a good book, is there? 1 At the end of the first paragraph, the writer is 3 WUmhabtr eplalartAiccualdaerlmy yCim?OpNreSssOedL ItDheA wTrIiOteNr aAbNouDt TEhXe AM PRACTICE emphasising A how long some people might binge-watch for. A its main characters B that viewers' habits have not changed  Practice reflects the content of the C how unhealthy some people’s viewing B the plot habits are. C its popularity preceding unit but offers practice in task D that some series can become boring. 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D A to identify the most popular horror shows B to find out which age group watched thrillers revealed and horror shows C to determine the habits of binge-watchers 5 According to the texTt,i pwshihceh lsperleieasr’ ntheerms oesp htiamveis beetehne ir D to understand why people stayed up all night performance in exam tasks. modernised? Question 2: The text mentions a study ‘to find out …’ something. Look at the next sentence, which A The Umbrella Academy shows the results of the study. B Stranger Things C Anne with an E D The Letter for the King 6 What is the writer’s main point in the last paragraph? A As a society, we watch too much TV. B We need to encourage people to read more. C Binge-watching and devouring a book are similar behaviours. D Once viewers start binge-watching, they cannot stop. 17 19

Β2 Practice 1 2 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 1 You hear an announcement in a theatre. What is the announcer’s main purpose? A to prepare the audience for the start of the play B to describe the play C to explain where the audience should sit tiPS Question 1: You can eliminate option B because you only hear the name of the play and the writer, not a description. 2 You hear a teacher talking to his class. What does he want the students to do? A read the next chapter of their book B write about each character’s personality 6 You hear a woman talking to her son about food. C re-read the essays they have written What is she doing? A complaining about the boy’s eating habits 3 You hear a reviewer on the radio describing a musical. B giving him a choice of what to eat now What has changed since he saw it? C asking the boy to help in preparing the meals A They have replaced a cast member. B Child actors play all the parts. 7 You hear a girl talking about her school project. C The children’s singing has improved. What does she say about the app she uses? A It is for keeping a record of the birds you Question 3: Notice how the answer choices all have seen. relate to people. Therefore, focus on what the B It helps you make videos of the birds you see. speakers say about the people involved. C It is useful for writing descriptions of birds. 4 You hear part of a news programme. 8 You hear two people discussing a film. What has happened north of Oldfield? What do they agree about? A The weather has changed suddenly. B Lorry drivers have been causing long delays. A The main character’s acting is poor. C Road traffic has been blocked. B The special effects are impressive. C The script is badly written. 5 You hear a boy leaving a message for his friend. EXAM TRAINING Why is he calling? Practice uses exam-format tasks A to congratulate him based on the unit theme to give B to offer tips on studying students a chance to further C to invite him somewhere practise and check their progress. Question-specific Tips provide helpful reminders to the test-taking techniques developed in the unit. 18 20

Vocabulary Progress check 1 1 Complete the sentences with these words. Units 1-2 affects benefits comment constantly effects 3 Complete the sentences with the adjective form of the followers peers valuable words given. 1 He did very well at the audition and he’s that he’ll get the part. HOPE PRE2PAThReINweGatFhOerRisEmVuAcLh UleAssTION in March and April. PREDICT aPunnroditgsgrreaa3snmsdcmTfcihhlomaeenr’ccsstkhoassiplludieadgrcpheaipanttelepweatrefhrefreeevaciftovtsoeu. rcsalFeyAbv.SueClrIayNrAtywTEo by the iTnhfeoyrmas4aslleyaWsrstegh’utvrhieoneuhg!lgaedhaEoeNrunnDoteurthsg’hepocrfootughrreseiers.s before the fTohremyacla5tnesfLinutiiltnnyecgrfevtioiloetfwnrfee. aarelsNldyEpRrinVeEpthareastieopnafroarte Test Bo6okT. he young actor’s performance received favourable reviews. 1 Experts confirm the negative REMARK that social media can have on mental health. 7 It’s what people will do to 2 The greatest of online become famous. SURPRISE shopping are convenience and better prices. 8 Her novels are full of 3 Tag yourself to this post and add a(n) characters. MEMORY . 4 Read and choose the correct answers. 4 The Internet can be a(n) learning tool for students. 5 Why are people so interested in the number of How to get a part in a school play Instagram they have? So, you’ve decided to take part in a school play, 6 Read this online article about how the Internet but you’re too shy to go on 1 in front of so many societies. people? Here’s how you can overcome your shyness. 7 Why is she changing her mind The first thing is to build up your confidence for the about everything? is one of the day of the 2 . It will be extremely helpful if you can get a copy of the 3 and learn your lines by heart. 8 Interacting with The better prepared you are, the less nervous you most effective ways to learn. will feel. You will need about two or three weeks to SELF-AS4SESfoSrMa EpaNrTt ifTyOouOaLrSen’t experienced. Make sure you are familiar with the entire 5 , not just the 2 Circle the correct words. Progress checksscinecnleutdheatayroaunwgiell obfedpirfefesernetnint g. When the time HAfororewltoemoekunicsnhgadwuoparyienofuoofdr/mefpaoetrinotdhne?tod/anognetrhseoIfnbteatTitardhensemekytsteytvphaealstuatwoteesreuoincuyeatoovnlcyaemultelnivlcesvoawssten,ychylcpayoeaobeunnpnsrudcrypaleoosaancutfrartt’yrltriyeeasraiteaenoenqrdfcndfaushineintrgadarerrsgtsaadh.ecyom.etoneItmu’rtddtaloooure.orSsiknnpdg’etiatrmhekecaattesltyencratlietirfaetyrhploeylua6ays, 1 course of the predocen’dtignegt tuonpitlasy. the 7 . All that matters is that you 2 quality sleep? 3 People are getting fed up with / of Facebook have become a member of the 8 . Break a leg! and other social media. 1 A shoot B location C stage D camera 4 Why do teens become addicted by / to video 2 A audition B directions C production D audience games so easily? 3 A character B script C plot D location 5 Fred always stands up to / for me when I get into trouble. 4 A rehearse B release C obtain D produce 6 Can you limit your project presentation to / in 5 A cast B character C fantasy D plot fifteen minutes? 6 A screen B camera C stage D audience 7 There’s no need to comment for / on this unfortunate event. 7 A producer B director C leading D immortal 8 How much do social media sites vary from / with character 8 A play B cast C audience D theatre country to country? 33 21

Progress check 1 3 Are the sentences correct or incorrect? Tick ✔ or Units 1-2 cross ✘. Grammar 1 Whenever I tried to reach Sam, he talked on the phone. 1 Read and circle the correct answers. 2 Sean used to watch a film on Netflix at What is a hashtag? nine o’clock last night. Hashtags are getting 1 more and more / the most 3 Years ago, there used to be a cinema next common in social media. to the park. The hashtag symbol is one of 2 the most wide / 4 When I ran into Helen in town, she was doing the most widely used her shopping. symbols on Instagram and Twitter and it 3 looks / is looking like this: 5 On Sundays, we would get up at seven #ultimateb1plus. But how much 4 are you knowing / o’clock and cook a big breakfast. do you know about hashtags? How 5 do hashtags work / are hashtags working? Hashtags are labels 6 I was finishing my project before I went to for a certain topic and they 6 are helping / bed last night. help people access information quickly. They also express how people 7 feel / are feeling at a 7 We’re getting used to doing most of particular moment. Keep hashtags 8 as short as / our shopping online. less short than possible. Hashtags shouldn’t be 9 as long as / longer than a three-word phrase so 8 I sent you an email five minutes ago. that they are easily read and understood. Make sure they have a purpose and don’t be like those 4 Complete the second sentence so that it means the people who 10 constantly adding / are constantly adding multiple hashtags to the simplest same as the first, using the word given. Do not change messages! the word. Use between two and five words. 2 Complete. Use the present simple or the present 1 It was unusual for Lea to wear jeans and T-shirts. USE continuous. Lea wear jeans and T-shirts. 1 ‘Can we Skype tonight?’ ‘I’m afraid I can’t. 2 When we got to the theatre, Sue was already there. I (go) out to dinner with WAITING When we got to the theatre, Sue Kate.’ us. 2 Online gaming 3 Why were you so late for rehearsal this morning? COME (become) more and more popular these days. Why to rehearsal so late this morning? 3 I (not like) 4 This is the house where I lived when I was five. sharing personal information on social media. LIVE This is the house where I 4 The football match is going to be live-streamed when I was five. and it (start) 5 The boys often played basketball after school. WOULD at 3.00 pm. The boys after school. 5 Marissa 6 I cleaned out the cupboards and I found these old (always complain) about everything, which is very postcards. WHILE annoying! I found these old postcards the cupboards. 6 (the Internet / REVISION IN EXAM FORMAT change) the way we consume information? Progress checks include some tasks 7 According to research, people that reflect international exam formats to enable learners to evaluate (spend) more time browsing the web their progress in exam-like conditions. on mobile devices than on desktop computers. 8 (you / think) about starting your own YouTube channel? 34 22

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