On Screen B2+ Student’s Book

On Screen B2+ is a modular course at CEF Level B2+. The course combines active
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Work Module 1
2 3
Making a living
1 Which of these jobs can
you see in the pictures?
1
MODULE OBJECTIVES
▶ Vocabulary
• jobs & money
• lifestyles
• character
• idioms
• phrasal verbs • estate agent • lawyer • flight attendant
• prepositions • mechanic • engineer • stockbroker
• word formation
▶
• firefighter • medical researcher
Reading • au pair • gardener • fashion designer
an article about a job • tour guide • florist • sales assistant
(multiple choice, answer • builder • plumber • electrician
questions)
▶ Grammar 4 5
• present tenses
• future tenses
• relatives
▶ Listening
• an announcement
(true/false statements)
• an interview (multiple
choice)
• pronunciation /h/
▶ Speaking 2 Complete the job adverts. Use these words:
• job interview
• flexible • experience • qualifications • enclosing • full-time
• compare photographs
▶ Writing
A
• references • salary • arrange

• a paragraph justifying your Au pair needed for help B 3) ... sales assistant required for
preference towards a job with 7-year-old boy and large department store. Must
• a letter of application light housework. No have 4) ....................... in
▶ Language Focus 1) .................. needed bu
pro vid e
t
fashion retail. Monthly
• phrasal verbs must be able to 5) ....................... payable.
• prepositions 2) ..................... . Please apply to Personnel
• word formation Contact Mrs Hislop on Department, PO Box 2048,
.
• grammar in focus 0209 568 9832 after 6 pm Croydon 6) ....................... CV.
▶ Progress Check
C
We need a part-time gardener with 7) ........................ working hours to help
with our large garden. Two references required.
Please call 9167420637 (mornings only) to 8) ............... an interview.

Words of wisdom
“It doesn’t matter what
3 Which of the jobs in Ex. 1: are done indoors/outdoors? have career
prospects? are well-paid/poorly-paid? have flexible hours? need a
job you do, it’s how degree? need the most training?
you do it.”
Discuss
4 What would you like to do for a living? Why? Tell the class.
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1a Reading
1 The man in the picture is nicknamed 2 a) These words appear in the text. Check
‘The Sharkman’. What do you think them in the Word List.
his job involves? • brought up • encounter • operation
• predators • adapt • ferocious
• immobility • interpret

A Mike Rutzen
has one of the most thrilling occ
expert in the secrets and behavio upations you could possibly ima
ur of one of the most powerful and gine. He is an
planet, the great white shark. Onc feared natural predators on the
e a fisherman who was scared of
learnt to admire and understand this mysterious animal, Mike has
great whites, and now, he spends
a large part of his time in their
company. Mike’s passion for sha
rks goes beyond the limits of mo
experts, though. Believe it or not, st shark 5
Mike doesn’t simply observe sharks
in the oceans; he actually pets them in a tank or
, plays with them and even hypnoti
has developed such a special bon ses them. He
d with sharks that he is now known
B Rutzen is not a scie as The Sharkman.
ntist. In actual fact, he taught him
sharks. He was brought up on a self everything he knows about
farm in the South African country
sharks until he started working as side and knew nothing about 10
a fisherman off the coast of Gan
Town. As tourism developed in sba ai, a fishing village near Cape
the area, there arose a need for
tourists out to see the sharks. Des experienced boat skippers to take
pite his natural fear of sharks, Mik
giant fish and developed a very clos e gradually came to love these
e relationship with them. He took
swim with sharks and he slowly lear lessons in freediving so he could
nt how to interpret their behaviour
being attacked. He soon decided and adapt his posture to avoid 15
that he wanted to work with sha
cagediving business dedicated to rks and started up his own
sharing his passion for great whi
C Mike’s diving operatio te sharks.
n now specialises in locating and
to provide people with the opportu diving with great white sharks
nity to experience a unique and unf
encounter with these amazing orgettable underwater
creatures. Mike’s interest in sha
there, though. He has set himself rks doesn’t end 20
the goal of changing the negative
so many people have of great whi perception that
te sharks. Through his interactions
he aims to show people that they with sharks,
are far from the ferocious and min
machines that are portrayed in dless killing
the media, but that they are cur
and sensitive creatures. “They may ious, intelligent
be the top predator in the sea, but
not the man-eating killers of our they are 25
nightmares,” he says. He believe
white sharks have personalities and s that great
enjoy interacting with people.
D Sharks see Mike neit
her as prey nor as predator and
allow him to swim alongside them they happily
. A shark will occasionally let Mik
ride with it by hanging onto its e
dorsal fin. What’s truly surprising,
though, is that these so-called fero 30
cious killers even allow Mike to
hypnotise them. By turning it on
its head and massaging its snout
close to its eyes, Mike can put
a four-metre-long, 1,000 kg sha
into a state of total immobility rk
for about fifteen minutes. During
this time, the shark will lie upside-
down and rest on Mike’s hand;
that scientists can only marvel a sight 35
at.
E The Sharkman has
become a great champion of sha
seeking to highlight the great rk conservation,
white shark’s status as an end
Check these words species and to raise awareness of angered
the need to protect them. He reg
travels to give talks and lectures on ularly
• company • beyond the limits the great white shark and he also
• bond • posture • dedicated to makes documentaries about them 40
. In Sharkman, a Discovery Cha
programme, he tours the world nne l
• encounter • perception • mindless and dives with different species
• nightmare • dorsal fin • snout sharks, demonstrating his ability of
to hypnotise them. He also starred
• marvel at • highlight • rewarding an episode of the BBC’s Natural in
World. He not only has an exciting
rewarding job, but he is also, as and
is stated by the title of another
programme, A Living Legend of BBC 45
6 Gansbaai.
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1a
b) Use the words in Ex. 2a to complete the 4 How does Mike sometimes swim with sharks?
sentences below. A by hypnotising the shark into following him
B by grabbing a part on the back of the shark
1 Mike Rutzen works with sharks, one of the
most feared ....................... on Earth. C by hanging onto the shark’s tail
D by stroking a part of the shark’s head
2 Mike was ....................... in South Africa
where he originally worked as a farmer. 5 The phrase ‘a great champion of’ (ℓ. 37) means
3 He learnt to respect sharks and ................. A a person who always wins.
their behaviour. B someone who is highly skilled in their field.
4 He also learnt how to ....................... his C a person who fights for a cause.
posture to protect himself from possible D someone who is extremely popular.
shark attacks.
6 Which of the following best describes the
5 The ....................... he runs specialises in
writer’s tone throughout the article?
feeding sharks.
A impressed C envious
6 Mike believes sharks aren’t .......................
B threatening D uninspired
animals, but are actually intelligent and
sensitive creatures.
7 Mike can hypnotise sharks to hold them in a 5 Read the text again and answer the
state of total ................... for about an hour. questions. Use your own words.
8 Mike believes a(n) .................. with a great 1 Name two jobs Mike had before he started
white shark is an unforgettable experience. his own shark-diving business.
2 How does Mike make sharks stay
3 Which of the sentences in Ex. 2b are true stationary?
about Mike? 3 What work does Mike currently do
Listen and read to find out. apart from shark diving?

4 Read the text again. For questions 1-6,

6 a) Find words in the text which mean:
choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
• Para A: jobs, desire, to watch, to form
Justify your answers.
• Para B: slowly, to decode, to change
1 Why is Mike different to most shark experts? • Para C: meeting, fierce, bad dreams
A He owns pet sharks. • Para D: sometimes, complete
B He gets hypnotised by them. • Para E: to emphasise, to talk
C He studies sharks in tanks.
D He builds strong bonds with sharks. b) Explain the words in bold.

2 What led Mike to start his own business?

A his lack of work as a fisherman
7 ICT Find out more about Mike
B his need for more money Rutzen’s work. Visit his website:
C his desire to be closer to sharks www.sharkdivingunlimited.com
D the demand created by tourists Takes notes and make a
3 Mike hopes his work will presentation about Mike
A change people’s opinions of sharks. Rutzen to the class.
B make more people interact with sharks.
C reduce the number of shark-related deaths.
D create more interest in sharks in the media.

Write or tell the class Would you like to do Mike Rutzen’s

three things you have job? In three minutes write a few
learnt from the text. sentences. Tell your partner or the class.
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1b Vocabulary
Vocabulary from the text Topic vocabulary
Jobs & Money
1 Choose the correct word.
1 He has a natural/common fear 3 Underline the correct word. Check in the Word List.
of spiders. 1 Arthur worked in a bookshop for 35 years then quit/retired/
2 He has a very close/attached discontinued/abandoned and lived off his pension.
relationship with these 2 The company made huge earnings/profits/benefits/money
creatures. in 2011.
3 Mike aims to rise/raise 3 There is a consumer/applicant/buyer/customer at the
awareness of the need to counter waiting to be served.
protect these huge predators.
4 I’ve got a new job at the university, so I’ve handed in my
4 You need patience if you want note/notice/warning/letter at the café .
to develop a special tie/bond
5 John works well with his partners/comrades/colleagues/
with a wild animal.
candidates at the leisure centre.
5 His passion for sharks goes
6 Kate enjoys her new workplace, but she had much better
beyond the borders/limits of
pensions/perks/permits/promotions in her old job.
other shark experts.
7 Mrs Harman doesn’t make us work long hours. She is a
6 Journalists and filmmakers
fair trainee/worker/employer/employee.
portray/observe sharks as
mindless killers, but they are 8 My sister deals/directs/controls/runs her own business
actually sensitive creatures. making clothes for children.

7 Mike has dedicated/committed 9 News spread quickly throughout the medical occupation/
his life to the well-being of great profession/trade/work about the new treatment.
white sharks. 10 Julie holds a vacancy/chair/post/situation as a nurse in
a children’s hospital.
11 The team/crew/personnel/people department are
2 Fill in: perception, interact,
responsible for all new employee contracts.
marvel, specialises, stars, limits,
12 Due to the scandal, Tim had to dismiss/resign/fire/sack
ferocious.
from his position as Managing Director.
1 Mike’s diving operation
......................... in taking Character
tourists to see great white
sharks. 4 Which of the words best describes the people: good-
natured, moody, sentimental, self-conscious, conservative,
2 Many people have a negative
......................... of these relaxed, sensible, gullible, emotional, perfectionist.
mysterious creatures. 1 James doesn’t like trying new things and is quite
3 It’s easy for Mike to traditional. .........................
......................... with the 2 One minute Lisa is happy and the next she is sad.
sharks once he gets close .........................
enough.
3 David tries to make everything he does as good as
4 Mike ......................... in a possible. .........................
fascinating episode of Natural
4 Laura often talks about the past with fond memories.
World about sharks.
.........................
5 Anyone can go inside a shark
5 It’s easy to trick Ken into believing something that isn’t true.
cage underwater and
.........................
......................... at the
sharks. 6 Peter gets easily embarrassed and always thinks people are
judging him. .........................
6 He decided to face his fears
and live his life beyond the 7 Kate is friendly to everyone she meets. .........................
......................... . 8 Greg’s calm and nothing seems to worry him. ....................
7 The Asian Cobra is a 9 Wendy always makes good decisions and is very mature for
......................... animal, her age. .........................
notorious for killing a large 10 Jane has strong feelings and often cries at films. ...............
number of people every year.
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1b
Phrasal verbs
5 Use the words below to
complete the sentences.
7 Fill in: out of, on, out, down on, by. Check in Appendix 1.
• skinned • spoken • going 1 We’ve run ........................ money. We’ve spent it all.
• tempered • minded (have no more)
• headed • hearted 2 Bob’s been putting money ........................ for his holiday all
1 Philip doesn’t accept other year; he’s saved over í 600! (save)
people’s ideas. He’s rather 3 He took ........................ a loan to buy his new car.
narrow-......................... . (borrow money from a bank)
2 Paul didn’t get upset after his 4 If he leaves his job, what is he going to live ........................?
boss shouted at him. He’s (have money to support yourself)
very easy-......................... . 5 She spends too much money. She must cut ........................
3 Michelle is really cold- luxuries. (reduce)
......................... . Yesterday, 6 Please fill ........................ an application form and leave it
she refused to give a with the secretary. (complete)
homeless man any change.
4 Richard is soft-.....................; Prepositions
he has a quiet, gentle voice.
5 Sandra can be quick-
8 Fill in: from, for, in, on, with, under. Check in Appendix 2.

......................... at times. 1 They congratulated him .................. his promotion.

She often gets angry for no 2 He retired .................. his job at the age of 65.
particular reason. 3 He applied .................. the position of Sales Manager.
6 Pamela is quite a big- 4 She specialises .................. family law.
......................... person. She 5 She has no experience .................. sales.
thinks she is smarter than
6 I’m afraid he isn’t qualified .................. the post.
she actually is.
7 He’s responsible .................. twenty people at work.
7 He is thick- .....................; he
isn’t easily upset by criticism. 8 She is able to work .................. pressure.
9 Teachers need to be very patient .................. children.
Idioms
Word Formation
6 Match the idioms (1-5) in bold
to their meanings (a-e).
9 Complete the gaps with the correct
word derived from the words in bold.
a lazy and doesn’t do much exercise
b very tough
c extremely annoying
d is very kind Mark Miller is self-employed and carries out a range
of building, repair and 1) ........................ (maintain)
e old-fashioned
jobs to the outside of tall structures. It takes from
1 He is such a pain in the neck. 2-6 years to train as a(n) 2) ...............................
He keeps annoying everyone (profession) steeplejack. “The one thing you must
with his negative comments. have for this job is a head for 3) ...............................
(high),” he says. Mark likes working outdoors, but
2 Suzanne took in a stray cat it can be 4) ............................... (danger) carrying
yesterday. She has a heart equipment and trying to keep your balance when it
of gold. gets 5) ............................... (wind). He says that you
3 Even after Paul broke his nose, have to be very careful. Mark often has to work
he kept on playing. He’s as 6) ............................... (social) hours such as weekends
hard as nails! and evenings. Also, he often works away from home
Henry can’t use a computer. He’s for 7) ............................... (extend) periods. It’s worth it
4
a bit behind the times. in the end though. “It’s a great 8) ...............................
(feel) when I finish and know that because of me
5 Lisa is a couch potato. She just beautiful buildings will continue to grace the skyline
sits and watches TV all day. for a few years,”, Mark says.
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1c Grammar in use
1 a) Put the verbs in brackets into the
correct present tense.

b) Match the tenses (1-14)

to their uses (A-I).

Present tenses
I 1) ........................... (have) an extremely rewarding job as a medical researcher. I 2) ........................... (work) for a research
institute for eight years and every day my colleagues and I 3) ........................... (conduct) different experiments in order to
create new medicines that will help people who 4) ........................... (suffer) from chronic illnesses.
My day 5) ........................... (start) at 8:00 am and sometimes I 6) ........................... (not/go) home till late at night. My
work also includes attending conferences and lectures where I get the latest information in my field. Science 7) .....................
(evolve) very fast these days so it’s important for me to stay informed.
One downside of my job is that it 8) ........................... (keep) me too busy. I 9) ........................... (not/have) a proper
holiday with my family for over two years and I don’t spend as much time with my two sons as I’d like. So, I 10) ....................
(just/inform) my supervisor that since my colleagues and I 11) ........................... (not/work) on anything urgent at present,
I 12) ........................... (take) a 10-day break, starting tomorrow! I 13) ........................... (already/tell) my family about it
and they are thrilled! My kids 14) ........................... (pack) their bags for our holiday as we speak!

see pp. GR1-GR3 ent of speaking

A actions happening at the mom
an action which star ted in
B emphasis on the duration of
present
2 Choose the correct verb form. the past and continues up to the
Justify your answers. Check in C changing or developing situ
ations
the Grammar Reference section. D per manent states
1 Peter works/is working as a E actions happening around
the time of speaking
waiter in a restaurant.
F daily routines
2 The train leaves/is leaving at
G past actions which have a
visible result in the present
7 o’clock. r future
H fixed arrangements in the nea
3 More and more people are
recycling/recycle these days. I recently completed actions
4 You are always forgetting/
always forget to lock the door.
5 I think/am thinking of looking Future tenses see pp. GR3-GR4
for a new job.
3 Identify the tenses in bold. Match them to their uses (a-g).
6 She takes/is taking Spanish
lessons this summer.
1 I think I’ll apply for the job. a predictions based on
7 John looks/is looking nice in
Now that we have the money what we think
his suit. 2
we are going to move to a b on-the-spot decisions
8 Tina is/has been a teacher for
bigger flat. c actions in progress at
ten years.
3 It’s cold. I’ll close the a stated future time
9 They move/have moved to a
window. d intentions
bigger house.
4 Look out! You are going to e actions which will be
10 His clothes are dirty. He is
fall down. finished before a stated
working/has been working in
the garden all morning. 5 This time next month, we’ll be future time
flying to Rome. f predictions based on
11 She has run/has been
running around all day; she’s 6 He will have worked here for what we see
exhausted. 10 years by the end of May. g emphasis on duration of
12 They have left/have been 7 By next month, he will have an action up to a certain
leaving for Los Angeles. been living here for 10 years. time in the future

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1c
4 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct 7 Fill in: who’s or whose.
future verb form. 1 Peter, .................... uncle is a musician, is
1 We ............................. (take) the 4 o’clock going to study Music.
train to York tomorrow. 2 Mr Roberts is a person .................... highly
2 This time tomorrow, they ........................... respected by his students.
(hike) in the Lake District. 3 This is the person .............. got a red Volvo.
3 Jeff ............................... (leave) by the time 4 That’s the boy .......... my next-door neighbour.
we reach the hotel.
4 They ............................. (finish) by Friday. 8 Continue the sentences. Use relative
pronouns/adjectives.
5 By March, they ............................... (work)
here for two years. 1 I like watching films ................................ .
6 Liam ................. (type) the report by noon. 2 I don’t like people ................................... .
7 It’s 7:00 o’clock. Jim ............................... 3 I’ll never forget the time .......................... .
(arrive) at the cinema by now. 4 The hotel ............................................... .
8 He’s running very fast. He ........................
(win) the race. 9 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct
tense. Then complete the gaps.
9 We ............. (have) a party at the weekend.
1 Derek, ........................ performance at work
10 I wonder if he ............... (talk) to me again.
........................ (not/be) that good lately, is
at risk of being passed over for promotion.
5 Complete the sentences.
2 By lunchtime Mr Smith ............................
1 This time next week, I’ll be ..................... . (interview) fifteen job applicants, four of
2 By the end of this month, I’ll have .......... . .................... will attend a second interview.

3 This weekend, I’m .................................. . 3 I ........................ (never/meet) a tour guide

........................ knows as much as this one.
4 I don’t think I .......................................... .
4 Let me check the report one more time and I
5 It’s very hot. I ......................................... .
........................ (send) it to you by email as
soon as I ........................ (finish).
Defining/Non-defining relative clauses 5 Being an au pair is one of the .....................
tiring jobs I’ve ever had so I ........................
People who/that visit the museum are not allowed
(think) of looking for something else.
to use their cameras. (Which people? Those who
visit the museum - defining relative clause) Key word transformations
Peter, who is studying Law, wants to join a big law
firm to practise. (Non-defining relative clause) 10 Use the words in bold to complete the
second sentence so that it means the same as
see p. GR5 the first. Use two to five words.
1 Tom moved to Paris two years ago. SINCE
6 Fill in the correct relative pronoun or
adjective. Then add commas where necessary. It ..................................Tom moved to Paris.
2 She didn’t know who it belonged to. WHOSE
1 She is the girl .......... works with us.
She had no ......................................... was.
2 Is that the man ......... project won the prize?
3 He hasn’t turned up yet. STILL
3 I’ll never forget the day ......... I first met Harry.
He ......................................................... up.
4 Lucy ......... contract expires next week is
looking for another job. 4 I’ve never seen such a pretty girl. EVER
5 What’s the name of the river ......... runs She’s the ............................................ seen.
through London? 5 We haven’t heard from Bob since May. NEWS
6 Paul’s new laptop ......... cost him £500 has We .............................. from Bob since May.
broken down.
7 Who is the girl ......... is waving to us? 11 Present yourself to the class. Talk about:
what you do, what a typical weekday of yours
8 Ben ......... is only thirty years old owns his is like, what your plans for the future are, what
own business.
you are doing this weekend.
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1d Listening skills
1 a) You are going to listen to two
3 a) You are going to listen to a job interview.
announcements about missing people. Before you listen, check these words in the
Before you listen, check these words in the Word List.
Word List.
• faint • adjust • animator • pursuit
• footwear • separate • approximately • contemporary dance • determined
• ponytail • anorak • dungarees • fluent • graduate • motivate
• backpack • member of staff • situated • contract • fee

b) Listen and complete the sentences. b) Listen to a job interview. What job is
Pamela doing at the moment?
A 1 The child got lost in the shop’s
..................................... department.
c) Listen again and for questions 1-7,
2 She was visiting the shop with
choose the best answer, A, B or C.
..................................... .
3 The colour of her backpack is 1 At the beginning of the interview, Pamela has
..................................... . difficulty
4 You can find the Customer Enquiries A connecting to the Internet.
Desk on ..................................... . B hearing the interviewer.
C finding the volume control.
B 1 Brendan Maguire has disappeared from
the ..................................... building of 2 Pamela would like to work as a hotel animator
the airport. A because she thinks it’s a fun job.
2 He went to the café with B as it’s an opportunity to meet new people.
..................................... . C because it suits her personal interests.
3 He moves around with the use of a
3 Pamela gave up dancing, because she
..................................... .
A wanted to travel abroad.
4 If anyone has information about him,
B didn’t take part in the shows.
they should go to ................................ .
C had to finish her studies.

4 The job in the travel agent’s

2 Listen again and decide if each sentence
A involves face-to-face contact with customers.
is True or False.
B is only a six-month temporary position.
A 1 The child’s mother had been C pays better than the dance company.
looking at shoes. ........
5 A hotel animator is required to
2 The little girl is wearing her hair
loose over her shoulders. ........ A encourage guests to participate in activities.
3 She is dressed in a skirt. ........ B get involved in as many activities as possible.
C have a three-year university degree.
4 Her mother is advised to speak
to a sales assistant. ........ 6 The job in the Italian hotel
5 The Customer Enquiries Desk is A includes free accommodation.
next to the restaurant. ........ B requires a knowledge of water sports.
C lasts for six months.
B 1 Brendan Maguire had been in the
airport for less than two hours. ........ 7 Before starting her new job, Pamela will
2 His son left the café to go to A receive some formal training.
Level Two. ........ B sign a contract at the agency.
3 Mr Maguire is going bald. ........ C pay the agency a fee.
4 He was wearing a scarf that
matched his gloves. ........ Pronunciation \h\
5 A description can be given to
4 Listen and say. In which words is \h\ silent?
the Information Desk. ........
• hard • hour • honest • hotel • when
• honour • happy • highly

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Speaking skills 1e
Job interview Making comparisons
1 a) Complete the dialogue. Use the words 3 Which professions can you see in the
and phrases in the list. photographs? What are some of the ways in
which they differ? Choose the
• Do you have any relevant experience
• Have a seat • when can you start
correct words to complete the
• Thanks for coming in. paragraph.
• tell me a bit about yourself

A: Hello. You must be Paul Martin.

B: Yes, good morning.
A: 1) ................................, Paul. I’m John Jones.
B: Nice to meet you.
A: So, 2) .................................................., Paul.
B: Well, I’m 18 years old, I’m a university
student and I want a part-time job to help
1) Both/As doctors and taxi drivers have interesting jobs
with my living expenses. 2) but/in spite their jobs differ in many respec
A: Okay. Why should I consider you for this job? ts.
3) Although/Despite no special skills are required for being
B: Well, I’m hardworking and efficient and I work a taxi driver, becoming a doctor requires years of trainin
g.
well in a team. I’m also cheerful and friendly. Both jobs require working nights and weekends.
A: I see. 3) ........................................................? 4) However,/Also, doctors have a safer job compared to taxi
B: Yes. Over the last two summers I worked as drivers who are often the victims of crime. Both jobs can
a waiter for a catering company at a variety be very stressful 5) but/despite a doctor’s job is more
of events. I have a letter of recommendation rewarding 6) as/on the other hand they change people
’s
here. lives for the better. 7) In addition,/Nevertheless, doctor
s
A: Thank you. Should I offer you the job, earn more money than taxi drivers.
4) ...............................................................?
B: Right away.
4 Look at pictures A and B below. Use the
A: OK. 5) .................................. I’ll be in touch. phrases in the language box and the ideas
B: Thank you very much. I hope to hear from below to compare the two professions.
you soon.
A B
b) Take roles and read the dialogue aloud.

2 Your local supermarket is advertising for part-

time shop assistants. In pairs use the language
in the box to act out a job interview. Use the
dialogue in Ex. 1 as a model.
Interviewing Baker Firefighter
Replying
a person for a job • not dangerous job • hazardous, risky job
• Please, have a seat. • Thank you. • once mastered, no new • requires constant
• Tell me about yourself. • I’m ... old, ... skills to learn training
• Why should we • I’m (hardworking, • happy work environment • witness people
consider you for this kind, caring, • work long hours every getting hurt
job/employ you? sensible, etc.) day • shift work
• Why do you want this • I want to ... • poorly paid • financial security
job?/Why do you want
to work here? Contrasting ideas
• Do you have any • I have worked • Both ... and ... • Although + clause
relevant experience? as ... • Compared to • Despite + -ing form/noun
• When can you • Right away/ • In addition, • On the other hand,
start? Next week. • Also, • However,
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1f Writing A letter of application

Writing Bank 1 p. WB1
Model analysis
Rubric analysis 2 a) Read the model and replace the informal
phrases in bold (1-8) with the formal ones
1 Read the rubric below, paying careful
(A-H).
attention to the underlined words and
phrases. Then answer the questions that A I would be glad
follow. B I am interested in
You have seen the following advertisement for C I feel I would be well suited for this
a summer job and have decided to apply. Write position
your letter of application. You should write D I am writing to
between 140 and 190 words. E Yours faithfully,
F I have no work experience in this area
G I look forward to hearing from you
H I have a good command of

Dear Sir/Madam,
is looking for young people aged 18-24 1 1) I want to apply for the position of group leader in
to work as group leaders at the camp your camp which was advertised in yesterday’s College
News. 2) I like this job since I enjoy working with
during the summer months.
children.
You will help organise sports
2 I am twenty-two years old and am currently studying
and activities for children 10-15 Nursing. In addition 3) I’m really good at English.
years old. Must be fluent in English. 3 4) I haven’t done anything like this before, but I
No previous experience required. have often done babysitting and have participated in
various sports activities for the last seven years. 5) I’m
Apply to sure I’ll be good at this job because I am enthusiastic,
[email protected] creative and energetic. I am also very patient with
children.
4 6) I want to attend an interview. I am available at
any time. 7) Can’t wait to hear from you.
8) Yours,
1 Who is the target reader?
2 What information should you include in the
Anthony Milles
Anthony Milles
introduction?
3 How many main body paragraphs will you
write? What should they contain?
4 Which of the following beginnings and endings b) Suggest an alternative beginning and
are appropriate? Give reasons. ending for this letter.

A
Dear Bob, B 3 Which paragraph contains:
Dear Sir/Mad
am,
Yours, A when available for interview, contact
Tony Yours faithfu
details, closing remarks?
lly, B work experience & character?
Anthony Mill
es age, what he is doing now,
C
C Dear Mr Jones, qualifications?

D opening remarks & reasons for writing?

Yours sincerely,
Anthony Milles
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1f
Error correction Useful Language

4 The model below is not a suitable letter of application. • I am writing to apply for the position
Correct the underlined mistakes. Think about: of … advertised in (yesterday’s) …
• With reference to your advertisement
• unnecessary words • wrong tenses • missing words in …
• punctuation problems • language too informal • I have been working as a … for the
• wrong prepositions • wrong word order last … years.
• incorrect greeting/ending • -ing form/infinitive mistakes • I will be available for an interview …
• I look forward to hearing from you.
• I am available for an interview any
Hi Harold, weekday morning.
• I would be grateful if you would
I am writing this letter to ask you for the job I saw
consider me for the post.
advertised in the local newspaper.
• I consider myself to be (punctual,
I am 19 old years and am currently studying Economics at hardworking, etc)
York University. I am very fluent with French and also am • Despite my lack of experience, I feel
having a first-aid certificate. that I would be …
I think I would be very good group leader at your camp. I • I enclose a reference from my previous
have a lot of experience working with children as I was employer.
babysitting my neighbours’ children since I have 15 years old. • I can be contacted by telephone on …
Also, last year; I worked as a lifeguard at a children’s pool. I am
a responsible person and punctual person who will not let you
down.
I’ll meet you for an interview any weekday afternoon. My
Dear Sir/Madam,
telephone number is 210-4547425.
Introduction
See you soon,
(Para 1) formal greeting, reason for
Lisa
writing, where post was
advertised
Your turn
Main Body
5 Read the rubric and answer the questions. (Para 2) what you are doing now
(Para 3) reference to past work
You have seen the following advertisement for a part-time job. experience/character
The Leeds Times Conclusion
16, Kent Street, Leeds (Para 4) when available for interview,
contact details; closing remarks
Would you like to experience what it’s like to work in the most Yours faithfully, + (your full name)
popular daily newspaper in Leeds? We are looking for young
enthusiastic people (18-22 years old) to work as part-time
writers for our Young People’s Magazine. You do not need any

Checklist
experience in journalism, but you should be interested in local
cultural and sports events and own a laptop.
Please apply in writing enclosing a CV
to our Personnel Department. When you finish writing your letter
check for the following:
Write your letter of application (140-190 words).
• Have you used appropriate
1 What do you have to write? opening/closing remarks?
2 Who is the target reader? What style is appropriate? • Are there well-structured
3 What would be a suitable first sentence? paragraphs?
4 What information should you include in the main body? • Have you written in formal style?
5 How could you start/end your piece of writing? • Are there any grammar/spelling/
punctuation mistakes?
• Have you used an appropriate
6 Use your answers to write the letter. Follow the plan. Use
formal greeting/ending?
phrases from the Useful Language box.
CLIL/Culture 1 p. CC1
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Language
Knowledge 1
1 For questions 1-8, read the text below and 2 Complete the second sentence so that it has
decide which answer (A, B, C, D) best fits each a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do
gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). not change the word given. You must use
two to five words, including the word
given. Here is an example (0).
0 Abigail was really surprised when she got
the job. EXPECT
Abigail did not expect to get the job.

Research has revealed some 1 I do not want to go to the gym. FEEL

worrying 0) C in the way young I ................................................................
people are 1) ...... their lives. to the gym.
Bad eating habits are at the top 2 I’ll come and get you after work. PICK
of the list, with many youngsters I’ll ............................................. after work.
eating too much of the wrong
3 I’m sure that Jamie got the job. DOUBT
thing. Health experts warn that
the 2) ...... of large quantities of junk food puts children in There’s ......................................................
3) ...... of becoming obese and developing serious health ............................... that Jamie got the job.
problems later on in life. 4 Everyone said Peter ruined the presentation.
The sit-down lifestyle led by children today is also a major BLAMED
cause for 4) ...... . Preferring to sit for hours at a computer Everyone ...................................................
screen chatting instead of actually going out and mixing ........................................ the presentation.
with friends is a growing 5) ...... among young people, 5 I threw away a lot of things when we moved
causing them to become more anti-social. Moreover, the to our new office. RID
combination of lack of exercise and too much sitting, with
I ..................................................... a lot of
eating too much unhealthy food is a 6) ...... for disaster.
things when we moved to our new office.
There are, however, ways of tackling these problems. For
6 My bus broke down this morning, so my
example, youngsters and their parents can make sure
brother drove me to work. LIFT
they have a 7) ...... diet consisting of five portions of fruit
and vegetables a day. Moreover, children should limit My bus broke down this morning, so ..........
their time on the internet and take the opportunity to ................................ to work by my brother.
meet with friends in their free time. They could even 7 We have no ink for the printer so you’ll have
8) ...... a club or society where they could make new to order some. RUN
friends. One thing is for sure, a lifestyle of junk food and We ....................................................... ink
lack of exercise is certainly not one worth dying for. for the printer so you’ll have to order some.
8 Do you think you could help me with my
homework please? WONDERING
0 A movements C trends
B developments D fashions I ................................. if you could help me
with my homework.
1 A leading C having
B running D making
2 A conservation C eating
3 Complete the gaps with the correct form of
the words in capitals.
B consumption D input
3 A jeopardy C danger 1 Philip doesn’t like job interviews, but he
B risk D threat doesn’t have a ....................... . (CHOOSE)
4 A concern C worry 2 A .................. large number of people would
B trouble D fear rather be happy than wealthy. (SURPRISE)
5 A pattern C model 3 Isabelle felt .................... being interviewed
B tendency D custom by three people. (COMFORT)
6 A way C prescription 4 His performance at the race improved
B method D recipe ...................... after training hard for weeks.
7 A weighed C balanced (CONSIDER)
B equalised D stabilised 5 I gave Simon the promotion because he is
8 A join C unite both ........................... and extremely good
B connect D link at his job. (RELY)
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Language
1 Knowledge
Grammar Vocabulary
4 Choose the correct item. 5 Choose the correct item.

1 This report is extremely well-written. I’m very 1 Ignoring environmental issues now could ........ to
pleased ........ it. greater problems in the future.
A to B with C of D for A see B guide C turn D lead

2 “Is Shelley here?” 2 The Roman treasure had been ........ underground
“No, she hasn’t finished work ........ .” for nearly two thousand years.
A yet B still C already D now A dug B excavated C vanished D buried

3 The boss is waiting for you. You ........ to be here 3 The government needs a new ........ for tackling
half an hour ago! unemployment.
A have supposed C are supposed A strategy C methodology
B were suppose D were supposed B planning D scheme

4 “Joshua looks very happy.” 4 I couldn’t send the files because I lost my Internet
“Yes. Apparently he expects ........ a promotion at ........ .
work.” A link B connection C network D contact
A getting C to have get 5 The plans for the new children’s playground were
B to get D to be getting ........ by the council today.
5 “........ for a living?” A discovered C exposed
“I’m a chemical engineer.” B revealed D uncovered
A How do you do C How are you doing 6 It was not ........ for Alex to wear jeans to his
B What are you doing D What do you do sister’s wedding.
6 “Did you enjoy the seminar?” A fitting C suitable
“No, it was ........ .” B matching D appropriate
A a bore B boredom C boring D bored 7 I was annoyed when Lydia ........ the magazine I
7 Helen is a great boss, ........ John is not. was reading and took it for herself.
A when B whereas C despite D unlike A caught C snapped
B grabbed D grasped
8 Your annual leave will have to be approved by
both your supervisor ........ the boss. 8 I only ........ out of the window, so I didn’t notice
A also B nor C or D and what the man was wearing.
A glanced C glimpsed
9 I have to decide ...... I want the job by next week.
B peered D watched
A however C whether or not
B if or not D whereas 9 The train ........ the station very slowly because of
the snow on the track.
10 “Can you explain why you are always late for
A arrived C reached
work?”
B neared D approached
“There must be some ........ . I’ve never been
late for work.” 10 The ........ price is $5 for adults, but children don’t
A mistakes C mistaken have to pay.
B mistake D mistaking A permission C submission
B admission D intermission
11 “Did you go to the office Christmas party?”
“Yes, but it was a big disappointment. Only six 11 I ........ that we spend $350 a month on food.
people showed ........ .” A counted C charged
A up B off C in D out B calculated D valued

12 You ........ to your manager before you book your 12 David ........ to climb Mount Kilimanjaro despite
holiday. having a broken toe.
A spoke C go to speak A accomplished C managed
B had to speak D should speak B achieved D succeeded
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Language
Focus 1
1 Fill in: Word formation

• discern • detect • observe • perceive 3 Complete the gaps with the correct form of
the words in bold.
1 Tourists can ...................... sharks and whales 1 Being a deep-sea diver is a thrilling
from the safety of a boat. ................................... . (OCCUPY)
2 This equipment can ...................... if there are 2 Sharks are ................................... animals.
sharks swimming in the area. (MYSTERY)
3 Steve wasn’t wearing his glasses, so he 3 Mike has developed a close ..........................
couldn’t ...................... what type of shark was with some sharks. (RELATION)
swimming alongside the boat. 4 The job offers the ................................... of
4 He hopes to change the way people working abroad. (POSSIBLE)
...................... the behaviour of great white 5 Swimming with dolphins is an .......................
sharks. experience. (FORGET)
6 He is a ................................... . (PERFECT)
• cater • equip • provide • supply
7 Ann gets ................................... very easily.
(EMBARRASS)
5 The company aims to ...................... diving
gear to all the tour companies in the town. 8 Susan is a very ................................ person;
I’m sure her advice will help you. (SENSE)
6 Mike is able to ...................... for his family by
operating a shark-diving company.
7 It’s important to ...................... your boat Grammar in Focus
with all the necessary diving apparatus and
safety gear. Complete the gaps with
8 The new boat tour company will ...................... an appropriate word.
to people interested in seeing marine animals. Then put the verbs in
brackets into the correct form.
• admit • allow • let • approve
How would you like to eat chocolate all day and get paid
9 Mike doesn’t ...................... of the way sharks for 1) ...................... (do) it? Well, that’s what would
are portrayed in the media. happen if you 2) ...................... (be) a chocolate taster
10 The shark’s fins ...................... it to maintain
and product development manager 3) ......................
balance in the water. Sally McKinnon from Scotland.
11 Some sharks ...................... Mike hypnotise Sally works 4) ...................... Tesco, the supermarket
them. chain, and she 5) ...................... (think) that her job is
the best 6) ...................... the world. She has chocolate
12 Mike refused to ...................... more than ten
on her desk every day and gets to choose
people onto the boat for safety reasons.
7) ...................... chocolates the supermarket sells for
Phrasal verbs & Prepositions special occasions like Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day.
She also gets to go on business trips to Belgium, Paris
2 Choose the correct item.
and New York to sample new products by
1 He applied in/for the position of sales 8) ...................... best chocolate makers.
assistant. Sally became a chocolate taster after 9) ......................
2 Jane puts money out/by each week for a (study) for a degree in Food Science at Aberdeen
new bike. University. She worked in different departments for a
3 I’ve run out/down of money. Can you lend while developing products such 10) ......................
me £10? sandwiches, desserts and sushi before moving into
4 They decided to take out/down a loan to chocolate. Her love of food was a great asset as was her
buy a flat. interest 11) .................... food issues like allergies.
5 Congratulations with/on your new job. If you find a job like hers interesting, but you
6 He can’t work in/under pressure. 12) ............................. (not/like) chocolate, it’s not a
problem. Working 13) ................. a big food company
7 She has no money to live on/by.
means there are similar opportunities 14) ....................
8 He specialises on/in computer engineering. other areas like tea or coffee tasting.
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Progress
1 Check
Researcher
A Just how smart are birds? Until different objects, recognise numbers up to six, and distinguish seven
recently, birds were thought of as being at colours and five shapes. Alex even understood the concept of zero -
the low end of the intelligence scale - hence the if asked the difference between two identical objects, he would
uncomplimentary term ‘birdbrain’. It turns out, however, answer “none". His vocabulary stood at about 150 words, but Alex
that our feathered friends are far from stupid. They can didn’t just imitate human speech as pet parrots often do. He
actually be counted amongst the smartest creatures on comprehended what he said. For instance, after learning colours,
the planet. One woman who knows this better than most Alex asked what colour he was. He learnt ‘grey’ after being told the
is famed animal psychologist, Dr Irene Pepperberg. answer just six times.
B Pepperberg was born in 1949 in New York City. An F Pepperberg attributed Alex's ability to reason and process
only child, she kept parakeets as pets and taught them to complex information to her training methods. When starting out,
speak. While studying for a PhD in Chemistry at Harvard Pepperberg adopted some of the techniques used by the previous
University, Pepperberg happened to see a documentary about generation of researchers, but she rejected others as flawed.
animal intelligence. Fascinated, she immediately decided she Pepperberg believed, for instance, that the traditional training
wanted to change fields, but her professors discouraged her, so method of giving birds unrelated rewards (e.g. a food treat) when
she continued her Chemistry studies. Nonetheless, in her spare time, they learnt to do something correctly simply caused confusion. So
Pepperberg began reading everything she could about animal she trained Alex using related rewards. This meant she would reward
intelligence. Alex with the object he correctly labelled rather than an unrelated
C In 1976, after completing her degree, Pepperberg walked into a object. When Alex correctly identified a cork, for example, he was
pet shop and purchased a one-year-old African Grey parrot with the given the cork as his reward, not his favourite food, a cashew. To
idea of studying him. She called the parrot Alex, for ‘Avian Learning ‘sweeten’ the task, however, she would then allow Alex to request a
Experiment’. For the next three decades, until Alex’s premature death nut or a slice of banana.
in 2007, Pepperberg dedicated herself to seeing just what Alex was G Alex became an international celebrity during his lifetime; so
capable of learning. much so that when he died unexpectedly in 2007, his obituary
D Before Pepperberg's work, it was widely believed in the scientific appeared in publications all over the globe - from the New York
community that a large primate brain was required to handle Times to the Economist. Alex was learning till the very end, getting
complex problems related to language and understanding. his head around the number seven and enjoying teaching the two
Pepperberg proved otherwise. She showed Alex could understand younger parrots in Pepperberg’s lab - 12-year-old Griffin and 8-year-
and use English on his own initiative. Alex learnt to use phrases old Arthur - telling them to "talk better" when they mumbled their
along the lines of, "I want X" or "I want to go to Y" and clearly meant words. "Alex was so extraordinary in breaking the perceptions of
them to express genuine desires. birds as not being intelligent," says Pepperberg. “He had the
E Alex also grasped the concept of certain categories, including emotional maturity of a 2-year-old child and the intellectual
bigger and smaller, and same and different. He could identify fifty capabilities of a 5-year-old.” Alex was, in short, no birdbrain.

Reading
1 Read the text and decide which answer A, B, C or D is correct.

1 From the text, we can infer that the term ‘birdbrain’ 4 Alex communicated in English
A would not be used by Irene Pepperberg. A without being prompted.
B means a person who acts in a rude manner. B only when he wanted something.
C is not in general use anymore. C saying letters when he didn’t know a word.
D was coined by researchers studying bird D often with phrases he made up himself.
behaviour.
5 Compared to other parrots, Alex spoke English
2 Pepperberg’s desire to work with animals A with a better pronunciation.
A developed slowly over many years. B using a wider vocabulary.
B decreased during university studies. C with actual understanding.
C began as a child. D using grammatical structures.
D came about unexpectedly.
6 According to Pepperberg, food rewards when
3 In paragraph C, we learn that Alex training a bird
A was named after a famous experiment. A do not motivate a bird to learn.
B was not bought as a pet. B make the learning of complex tasks impossible.
C lived an unusually long time for a parrot. C slow down the learning process.
D was not born in the wild. D should be used only occasionally.
(6x2=12)
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Progress
Check 1
Speaking Grammar
2 Choose the correct response. 5 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1 A: I’m John Smith. 1 A: ............................ (you/hear) from Jane?

B: a Nice to meet you! b Good morning. B: No. I sent her an email two days ago but
2 A: Have a seat. she ............................ (not/answer) it yet.

B: a I see. b Thank you. 2 A: I ............................ (think) about applying

for the job vacancy at that new shop.
3 A: When can you start?
B: I wouldn’t bother. I ....................................
B: a Right away. b I’ll be in touch.
(think) it’s been filled.
(3x2=6)
3 A: Kim ............................ (start) working for a
Listening law firm this week and she’s very happy.
3 Listen to a careers talk about being a B: Lucky her! I ............................ (look for) a
paramedic and decide if the following job for two months now, but I
statements are True or False. ............................ (not/find) one yet.
4 A: What ............................ (you/do) tonight?
1 Liam saves lives every day. ......
B: I ............................................ (prepare) for
2 He usually works 9 hours a day. ......
my presentation tomorrow and I don’t
3 He checks the vehicle at the end think I ............................................ (finish)
of every shift. ...... before midnight.
4 Liam likes it when he has a busy day. ...... 5 A: .......................... (you/wait) here for long?
5 At first, Liam wanted to be a doctor. ...... B: Actually we .......................... (just/arrive).
(5x2=10)
(5x4=20)
Vocabulary 6 Fill in an appropriate relative.

4 Fill in: designer, assistant, retire, company, 1 Thursday at 2 pm is ........................ I have got
encounter, perception, highlight, personnel, an interview for a job.
resign, profits. 2 Lawyers are people ...................... represent
people in court.
1 Many people’s ........................ of sharks is
that they are dangerous animals. 3 Paul, ...................... dad owns the company,
works in the warehouse.
2 I prefer to spend my time in the ........................
of people who share the same interests as 4 The company ....................... I worked for 20
me. years has closed down.
3 Mike works hard to ........................ the need 5 I’m interested in the job vacancy .................
to protect great white sharks as they are an is advertised on your site.
(5x2=10)
endangered species.
Writing
4 Jane loves clothes. She wants to be a
fashion ........................ when she grows up. 7 Read the rubric, then write your letter of
5 Lisa had an unforgettable ........................ with application.
dolphins while swimming in the Caribbean.
You have seen an advert for a part-time job at
6 Kate has an interview with someone from
a fast food restaurant. Write your letter of
the ..................... department this afternoon.
application (140-190 words).
7 Pat has a part-time job in a boutique as a
(22 marks)
sales ........................ .
(Total=100)
8 Owen is going to ........................ from his job
and go into business for himself.
9 The company saw a huge drop in
Check your progress
........................ over the last two years and • talk about jobs & • have a job interview
had to let some staff go. money • compare photos
10 James will be able to ........................ next • talk about character • write a letter of application
year after 35 years on the job.
(10x2=20) GOOD ✓ VERY GOOD ✓✓ EXCELLENT ✓✓✓
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