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Thats
Entertainment!

2. Write T (True) or F (False) for each sentence.

T 1. When a programme is broadcast, it

can be watched on television.

F 2. A review is the same thing as a

sequel.

T 3. A sitcom is not suspenseful.

T 4. A plot is the story.
T 5. A box-office hit has got a huge
audience.

F 6. To screen something means to transmit

it on the radio.

F 7. A contestant is the same thing as a

character.

VOCABULARY
1. Complete the sentences with the words and
phrases below.

3. Complete the dialogues with the correct form

of the words in Exercise 2. Use each word
only once.

1.

put on take-off land go on

cut off kick off take up set in
high point pinpoint

The cinema is going to screen all of

George Clooneys films this weekend.
Do you want to see Oceans Eleven?
No, I saw it. But lets see the
sequels . Ive never seen
Oceans Twelve and Thirteen.

1. When theres fog here, it feels like were

cut off
from the rest of the city.
2. Seatbelts must be fastened before
take-off
.
3. Were going to rent a car after we
land
in London.

2.

The theatres nearly empty! There are

only ten of us in the audience !
I suppose the reviews
have been bad.

pinpoint
4. I cant
the reason, but
Im not comfortable with Rob.

of the play

5. Beyoncs performance was the

high point
of the awards show.
6. I dont like these monthly meetings. They
take up
so much time.
always
7. The story is
set in
the late 19th century.

3.

London in

I couldnt work out what was happening

plot
in that thriller. The
made
no sense!
I agree and I think the main
character should have been played
by a younger actor.

kick
off
8. The coach will
you
the team if you dont attend practices.
9. The film is almost over. It doesnt
go on
much longer.
10. Every two years, celebrities
put on
a
wonderful show to
raise money for
Comic Relief.

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4.

Why did they decide not to broadcast

the last few episodes of that game show?
Because the contestants have accused
the producers of manipulating the
results.

Unit 9
4. Choose the correct answer. Pay attention to
the underlined words

1. The book had a predictable ending so I was /

wasnt surprised.
2. At first I thought the contest was a hoax, but it
was actually real / false.
3. I greeted everyone when they left / arrived.
4. I was heartbroken when I heard the good / sad
news.
5. This television / radio programme has got
millions of viewers.
6. I enjoy live performances. Thats why I love the
cinema / theatre.
5. Choose the correct answer.

1. When Jack coloured his hair, I

it for a few
weeks.
a. didnt use to
b. didnt get use to
2. He
live near us.
a. used to

b. was used to

driving on the right

3. It was difficult for me to
after moving from England to the USA.
a. get used to
b. be used to

7. Complete the passage with the words and

phrases below.

audiences put on sold out worth seeing

special effects screened go on let down

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IH
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U2 and the Rolling Stones are among the bands that
have had worldwide tours in recent years. Tickets
sold out
within minutes, and
were 1.
2.
audiences
the bands performed for
of
hundreds of thousands of people.
Tours dont just happen overnight. When a band
put on
decides to 3.
a new show,
4.
go on
for months.
preparations can
Among the things that have to be created are the
5. special effects
that are used in most big rock
shows these days, and the videos that are
6.
screened
before and during the show.
These bands are determined that their fans wont
let down
find the concert a 7.
, so they
work hard to make sure to give concerts that are
8.
worth seeing .
U2 in concert

4. Jane has never lived in the city before, so she

so much noise.
a. isnt getting used to b. isnt used to
cold weather. I lived in Canada last year.
5. Im
a. used to
b. getting used to
6. Complete the passage with the correct form
of used to, be used to or get used to.

Homes Away from Home

One of the things that people who work in film have
get used to is being away from home
to 1.
for several months at a time. In the early years of
used to
filmmaking, films 2.
be made
in studios. Most of the cast and crew lived nearby, so
used to
go home every night. But
they 3.
nowadays, many films are made on location.
4. Getting used to
living somewhere new two or
three times a year can be difficult. But some people in
are used to so much travel
the film industry 5.
get used to
that they 6.
new places quickly
and soon feel at home wherever they are.

8. Complete the sentences. Make them true

for you.

1. One of my favourite characters in a film is

Accept all logical and grammatically

correct answers.

2. My favourite programme comes on

.
3. In my room, the thing that takes up the most
space is
.
4. I dont like it when someone in an audience
.
5. The high point of my school year was
.
6. When I was younger, I used to
.
7. Im not used to
.
8. It was difficult / easy for me to get used to
.

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GRAMMAR

3. Complete the sentences in reported speech.

Can I have some of your biscuits?

1. Choose the correct answer.

1. I live in Berlin, said Sally.

Sally said that she lived / had lived in Berlin.
2. I moved here a few weeks ago, she said.
She said that she had moved / has moved
there a few weeks before.
3. She told me, I may rent a flat.

1. He asked me if he could have some of my

biscuits

She told me that she might / would rent a flat.

4. Im starting a new job next week! she
announced.

Are we having an exam today?

She announced that she will start /

was starting a new job the following week.
5. I hope I will make a lot of money, she said.
She said she hoped she made / would make
a lot of money.
2. Complete the sentences in reported speech.
Use each reporting verb once.

complained announced warned

suggested explained admitted
mentioned

2. She wanted to know if we were having an

exam that day

1. Paula and I have decided to get married!

Who ate all the chicken?

Tom announced that he and Paula had

decided to get married.

suggested ordering pizza / suggested that
Debbie we (should) order pizza the next night /
the following night.
3. I forgot to do my homework last night.
admitted that he had forgotten to
Mark do his homework the previous night
/ the night before.
2. Lets order pizza tomorrow night.

4. The service in this restaurant has become

worse!

John complained that the service in that

3. Mum asked who had eaten all of the

restaurant had become worse.

chicken

5. You can get to Oxford Street on the tube or by

bus.
The clerk explained that I / we could get to

Do you want to buy all these CDs?

Oxford Street on the tube or by bus.

6. Im thinking of going to India next month.

Kate mentioned that she was thinking of going

to India the following month / next month.

7. Sir, its illegal to park here.

The policeman warned me that it was illegal

to park there.

4. The sales assistant asked me if I had wanted

to buy all of those CDs

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Unit 9
4. Rewrite the sentences in reported speech
with the words in brackets. Do not change the
original meaning of the sentences. There may
be more than one correct answer.

6. Correct the errors.

1. Jim told me that he hasnt seen me at the party

the day before.

Jim told me that he hadnt seen me at

the party the day before.

1. Lets invite Tim and Lorraine to dinner next

week, my mother suggested. (that)

2. She asked me if did I like Shrek.

2. Dont move! the man ordered the boys. (not)

3. My teacher asked me that what I wanted to

study.

My mother suggested that we invite Tim

and Lorraine to dinner the following
week / the week after.
The man ordered the boys not to move.

3. Do you know when the film starts? David

asked me. (if)

David asked me if I knew when the film

started.

4. You must complete the exam by noon, the

teacher reminded us. (that)

The teacher reminded us that we had to

complete the exam by noon.

5. Where were you last night? my mother asked

me. (wanted to know)

My mother wanted to know where I had

been the previous night / night before.
5. Read the interview. Then complete the
paragraph below using reported speech.

Reporter: Tell me, do you hate the paparazzi?

Paul: Yes. Most days, its impossible for me to
go out with my children or to the shops without
being followed! Once, I got so angry at a
photographer that I hit him, but Ill never do
that again.
Reporter: Do you think it should be illegal to
photograph celebrities without their permission?

She asked me if I liked Shrek.

My teacher asked me what I wanted to study.

4. They ordered us that we didnt move.

They ordered us not to move.

5. Sally suggested that we went to the cinema that
night.

Sally suggested that we go to the cinema

that night.
7. Translate the sentences.

1. Jim claimed that he was getting used to his new

job.

En Jim va afirmar que sestava

acostumant a la seva nova feina.

2. They enquired whether Sally had gone to several

schools during her childhood.

Van preguntar si la Sally havia anat a

diverses escoles durant la seva infncia.

3. I wanted to know if he had starred in that

programme.

Volia saber si havia protagonitzat aquell

programa.

4. Ann suggested that we watch that new sitcom.

LAnn va suggerir que mirssim aquella

nova comdia de situaci.

5. Dad told me not to go out that night to

celebrate my birthday.

El pare em va dir que no sorts aquella

nit a celebrar el meu aniversari.

Paul: I think it should be. Its already against the

law in some countries. I hope that it will become
illegal in England.

Grammar Review

First, the reporter asked Paul 1. if he hated the

8. Choose the correct answer.

was
true.
paparazzi. Paul replied that it
He complained that most days it 3.was impossible
to go out with 4. his children or to the shops

1. If John asked me to help him, I would agree /

will agree / would have agreed to do it.

2.

without being followed. Then, he admitted that he

once 5. had got so angry at a photographer
had hit him. He also said that
that he 6.

would never do

he 7.
that again. Then the reporter
if / whether he itthought
enquired 8.
should be illegal to

2. A new stadium is being built / builds /

is building for the 2012 Olympics.
3. Cathy told me that she had been / was / is ill
the week before.

photograph celebrities without their permission.

4. The nurse ordered us not to smoke /

to not smoke / dont smoke in the hospital
waiting room.

Paul agreed that it should be. He mentioned that it

9.is / was already
against the law in some countries,
would become
and hoped it 10.
illegal in England.

5. I should have left / may leave /

might have left my keys on your desk. Could
you please check?

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READING

Starring
the Royal Family

1. Use the reading strategies below to learn as

much as you can about the text.

Like many other television series, this one features

drama, glamour, excitement, and a wealthy, influential
family whose activities intrigue viewers. In this case,
though, the family is real and headed by Queen
Elizabeth II, of the United Kingdom and 15 other
countries. Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work, a
six-part documentary, took a year to make. It was first
broadcast in late 2008. Its a behind-the-scenes look
at the Royal Family and is an eye-opener for anyone
whos wondered what they actually do.

1. Look at the title and the picture. What do you

think the text is about?

A TV show about the Royal Family

2. Read the first sentence of each paragraph.

* See bottom of page for answers.
What is the main idea of each paragraph?
3. Scan the text and find the following
information:
a. the name of the documentary
Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work
b. the number of people who work for the
Royal Family 1,000
2. Choose the correct answer.

1. Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

a. was shown in 15 countries.
b. was made in 2008.
c. is six episodes long.
d. took six years to make.
2. The livery
a. are secretaries.
b. are members of the Royal Family.
c. is the term used for the royals
cleaning staff.
d. serve guests and family members.
3. Find words or expressions in the text that
mean the opposite of:

influential
intrigue
bore (paragraph 1)
approximately
exactly (paragraph 2)
glimpse
long look at (paragraph 3)
ignore
pay attention to (paragraph 4)

1. powerless (paragraph 1)
2.
3.
4.
5.

4. Answer the questions according to the text.

1. Why does the writer say that the series is an

eye-opener for some people?

Because most people dont know what

the Royal Family actually do.
2. Why do you think two carriages are used
to take the Queen and the Crown Jewels
to Parliament? Possible Answer:

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To prevent a double crime theft and

kidnapping
* Paragraph 1: a TV series.
Paragraph 2: events Royal Family attends.
Paragraph 3: Royal Familys staff
Paragraph 4: royal pageantry.
Paragraph 5: daily routine.

For instance, members of the Royal Family attend

approximately 4,000 events each year, including
formal state dinners, visits to schools, hospitals and
old-age homes. In addition, the Queen annually hosts
about 50,000 people at receptions, meals and her
famous garden parties at Buckingham Palace. In one
episode of the series, theres even a scene of the Queen
checking the table settings for a state dinner.
Of course, the Queen and her family have got a lot
of help. The programme provides a glimpse of the
work done by the more than 1,000 paid staff members
that run the royal household. Among the staff are
secretaries, chefs, cleaners, carpenters, plumbers
and the livery. The livery are the people who set
the tables, polish the silver, open doors, greet guests
and serve drinks and food. Its fascinating to see how
precisely these livery jobs must be done.
The TV series doesnt ignore royal pageantry. State
dinners abroad and at home are shown, as well as
the Queens ceremonial opening of Parliament. This
annual event begins with the Queen and the Crown
Jewels being driven to Parliament in two horse-drawn
carriages.
The main focus of the series is on the daily routine of
the Royal Family, which, although it looks like a fairy
tale, is a lot of work.

Unit 9

Your Task

WRITING

Write a review of a film or TV programme

you have seen. Use 100-150 words.

1. Complete the sentences with a suitable word or

expression. There may be more than one correct
answer.

mine
.
Nevertheless
,/you must
2. I know you dont like Mike.
However
1. This pen belongs to me. Its

make an effort to be polite to him.

3. Im doing my homework now

to see a film later.

so that

I can go out

WRITING YOUR REVIEW

1. Brainstorm your review.
Think of a film or TV programme you have
seen. What did you like / not like about it.
Think about the following questions:

- Is the acting good?

- Is the plot interesting or boring?

4. Mike has broken his leg. Therefore / , he wont

Consequently
compete in the race.

- Does the film / TV programme deal with any

important issues?

of
the crime.
Finally
/
they arrived.
6. We waited for over an hour.
Eventually

- Did you enjoy the soundtrack? Were there

any special effects?

5. I still dont believe hes guilty

2. Read the film review below. Choose the

correct answers.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a love story,
but one with a strange twist the main character,
Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt), ages backwards. Directed
by David Fincher, it tells Benjamins story, beginning
with 1. him / his birth in 1917. Due to his strange
appearance, Benjamin is abandoned and raised by
2.
an African-American funny /a funny African-American
woman called Queenie (Taraji P. Henson). When hes a
child, Benjamin meets a little girl, Daisy, who accepts
him 3. even though / despite his elderly appearance.
Years later, 4. when / since Benjamin looks 40 and Daisy
(Cate Blanchett) is in her 20s, they fall in love. Of
course, Benjamin gets younger while Daisy gets older.
The plot is interesting, and the performances are
amazing. In addition, the special effects are brilliant.
5.
Also / However, there are some problems
with the film. 6. First / At first, it ignores
important historical events of the time.
Second, the film lasts approximately two
and a half hours, which is too long.
7.
Despite / Due to these problems, the
film still gives viewers much to think
about, and is worth seeing.

- Is the film / TV programme an adaptation of

a book / sequel? How does it compare to the
original?
2. Organise your ideas. Use the model in
Exercise 2 and the plan below to help you.

PLAN
Opening: State the name of the film / TV
programme, the type of film / TV
programme, the director, the main
characters, the leading actor/s and
the setting. Describe the plot.
Body: Give your opinion on various
aspects of the film / TV
programme.
Closing: Give a general recommendation.
3. Write a first draft.
4. Use the checklist to check your work.
Then write a final draft. Accept all logical

and grammatically correct answers.

CHECKLIST

I followed the plan for a film / TV

programme review.
I used connectors and time words correctly.
I used correct word order and referencing
words.
I used a variety of adjectives.
I checked grammar, spelling and
punctuation.

Brad Pitt as Benjamin Button

See Writing Guide, Students Book page 159

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Progress Check Unit 9

Vocabulary

Grammar

1. Write T (True) or F (False) for each sentence.

Correct the false sentences.

3. Choose the correct answer.

F 1. Sonia was heartbroken when her wish

came true.

Sonia was heartbroken when her

wish didnt come true.

F 2. After she was kicked off the show, Marina

appeared every week.

After she was kicked off the show,

Marina didnt appear again.

T 3. The film had a predictable ending, so we

1. Did you run into Sam? asked Rena.

Rena asked her son whether he ran into /
had run into Sam.
2. Go to your room at once, she said.
She told him to go / go to his room at once.
3. How old is your brother? asked Jean.
Jean asked Philip how old was his brother /
his brother was.

knew what to expect.

T 4. A box office hit will make a lot of money.

F 5. I listened to the sequel.
I saw the sequel.
T 6. The passengers left the plane after it had
landed.

4. Complete the sentences using reported

speech.

1. Dont ask Eric about his driving test.

Cheryl warned Dan not to ask Eric about

his driving test.

2. Where did she hide the biscuits?
Cynthia wondered where she had hidden the

biscuits.
T 7. The bed took up so much space there was
no room for a chair.

3. I bought tickets for the concert next week.

Dave announced that he had bought tickets

for the concert the following week / the

week after.
2. Choose two correct answers for each
question.

1. What should you do during take-off?

a. Collect your luggage.
b. Sit in your seat.
c. Keep your seatbelt on.
2. What might you hear on a film soundtrack?
a. background music
b. the director talking
c. street noise
3. How would you greet visitors to your home.
a. I would smile and say Hello.
b. I would say Goodbye.
c. I would ask them in.
4. Why might you change channels?
a. You are bored.
b. You dont know what you want to watch.
c. The programme is interesting.

4. I have decided to take up skydiving.

Charlie said that he had decided to take up

skydiving.
5. Are you using the computer right now?
Sams sister wanted to know if he was using

the computer then.

Writing
5. Rewrite the sentences using the words in
brackets. Do not change the original meaning
of the sentences.

1. Please ask Phil if this book belongs to him. (his)

Please ask Phil if this is his book.

2. Read the instructions carefully so that you will
be able to build the table properly. (so as to)

Read the instructions carefully so as to

build the table properly.

3. The weather was cold, so we didnt go out.

(due to)

Due to the cold weather, we didnt go out.

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Unit 9

Progress Check Units 1-9

Vocabulary

Grammar

1. Write the words next to their meanings.

There are more words than you need.

4. Complete the sentences with the correct form

of the verbs in brackets.

sitcom staff frank damage

release cast hectic take up
sequel spacious

was waiting (wait) when I

came
(come) home last night.
will
have finished (finish)
2. By next month, we

1. begin something new

take up

2. all the actors in a play or film

the scuba diving course. Then, we

cast

release
harm or injury damage
a funny TV programme sitcom
frank
honest and direct
hectic
very busy

3. let something go free

4.
5.
6.
7.

1. Mum

2. Complete the sentences by adding a suitable

prefix or suffix to the words in brackets.

useless (use). It doesnt work.

misunderstood
2. You must have
(understood) me.
1. Its

I was talking about something else.

3. Dont be so impatient (patient). Ill be ready.
4. Our friendship (friend) is based on trust.
5. His haircut has changed his appearance
(appear).
3. Complete the passage with the words and
phrases below. There are more words than
necessary.

cope with defeat likely better off

short of high point accomplishment
survive choices struggle endurance
Ask any actor who has won an Oscar and it is
1.
likely that he will say it was the
2. high point
of both his career and his life.
But what happens to these actors after that night?
Unfortunately, many of them dont 3. survive in
the film industry. Gwyneth Paltrow says she couldnt
4. cope with
the pressure after getting her Oscar
and, as a result, she made many bad 5. choices
in her life. In many ways, she claims, she was
6. better off
without the Oscar. So many actors
7.
struggle to become famous in Hollywood, but
its just as difficult to stay famous. Winning an Oscar
accomplishment
, but its not a guarantee for a
is an 8.
successful future.

are going to travel(travel) to Thailand.

Does
this book belong (belong) to
3.
was
left
you? It
(leave) on my desk.
not to move
4. The policeman told the thief
to
be
(not move) and
(be) quiet.
5. Rewrite the sentences using the words in
brackets. Do not change the original meaning
of the sentences.

1. They recycle plastic bottles at this factory. (are)

Plastic bottles are recycled at this factory.

2. The last time I saw a film at a cinema was two
years ago. (for)

I havent seen a film at a cinema for two

years.

3. Vera helped the elderly man. His daughter was

on holiday. (whose)

Vera helped the elderly man whose

daughter was on holiday.

4. It wasnt a good idea for us to miss the

geography lesson. (shouldnt)

We shouldnt have missed the

geography lesson.

5. I dont walk every day because Im lazy. (if)

If I werent lazy, Id walk every day. /

Id walk every day if I werent lazy.
6. Correct the errors in the sentences.

1. He didnt accept the role in the play despite he

really wanted it.

He didnt accept the role in the play

although he really wanted it.

2. Sharon gave me yesterday a pair of earrings.

Sharon gave me a pair of earrings

yesterday.

3. Will you ask your parents to lend you them car?

Will you ask your parents to lend you

their car?

4. Those shoes were too expensive. Moreover, I

didnt buy them.

Consequently / Therefore, I didnt buy

them.

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