Living on the edge Vocabulary risk and adventure Match 1-8 with A-H to make collocations related to risk and adventure. 1 Ione A clothing 2 tisk B_yachtswoman 3 roller © boarding 4 snow D diving 5 safety E coaster 6 sky F helmet 7 protective G driving 8B reckless H taker Reading Gapped text (Part 2) > CB page 110 EB You are going to read an article about someone who is a leading figure in an extreme sport. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Read the article and the sentences once and decide if statements 1-3 are true (T) or false (F). 1 itis the mental challenge that motivates Johnny. 2 Johnny is worried that he might not be strong enough 3 Johnny is only doing this because he wants to become famous, Read the article and the sentences again. Choose from the sentences A-H the one that best fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. ‘A. Then last autumn, without teling his fiends where he was going or what he was planning, he cancelled all his engagements Naturally, this involves a lot of repetition. B Johnny isn't worried about th D_ Hei, though, somewhat fit E F Sticky hardly every complains about feeling tired. IF he makes it back by early afternoon, he tums round and does ital over again. G_It'sanodd admission for someone who has spent the past six mont running up and down the Welsh mountains every day, and even stranger when you know why. H__ They invited him to take their physical fitness tests 76A SHORT HOP TO PARIS Johnny Budden hates running. ‘Its so boring, he ‘complains [a=] Beginning on 1 April, Budden plans to run from John O’Groats to Paris —a total Of 1,000 miles ~in a month, averaging more than a marathon every day. Like Eddie Izzard, another extreme athlete who ran forty-three consecutive marathons around the UK. for charity last year, Budden has no background in endurance sports [21 | Going by the name ‘Sticky’, he is one of the world’s foremost. practitioners of parkour, the sport in which extremely ‘agile people treat city landscapes as their obstacle course and throw themselves across railings, walls and rooftops. Having helped found the UK freerunning scene in his) teens, Sticky was flown around the world to appear in advertising campaigns and teach movie stars stuntwork.[3-|__]He retreated to North Wales ‘with a secret mission: to become the first person to freerun over 1,000 miles, camping out each night in the countryside and performing parkour when he arrives in the cities. ‘Freerunning involves working out the most efficient way of going from point A to point B through a process of trial and error,’ says Budden. [4 |] *You do some cool stuff over 20 metres and then you go back and do the same thing again. I wanted {o push it to the next level. Its about overcoming obstacles in my head.” ‘One particular incident last year confirmed that he was ready for the challenge. He had been running, ‘workshops for the Royal Marines, who want to use freerunning techniques in combat situations. [351 Itnormally takes sixteen weeks to train up for it’ says Budden, ‘and I did them first time. That's When I realised I had potential I wasn't yet using.” There's also something monastic about his life up here in the hills that wouldn't be out of place in a ‘martial arts movie. The cottage he has been lent has no heating, just a fire for which he must chop wood. Every day he rises at 7 a.m., chooses a nearby ‘mountain, and runs to the top. [76] —] Some days he sets himself extra tasks ~ 1,000 squats, 200 chin- ups, of if it has snowed overnight, to complete his run barefoot, But there's no hint of ego or vanity in his manner. He's far more interested in talking about the charity he's running for the Motor Neurone Disease Association ~ than himself. His girlfriend is very worried about his plan to attempt his run without a support vehicle and carrying a one-man tent on his back. ‘She keeps saying, “You can’t do it! You need a shower every night?” [7 [__}*1'lljust use the rivers’ he says. ‘I still believe that to do freerunning you only need a pair of trainers and an open mind.” Complete sentences 1-6 with the underlined words from the article in Activity 2. Sometimes you need to change the form of the word. There are several marathon runners who train 2 One of the cyclists was actually knocked off his bike by his own 3. When passing in footbell,__isjust as important as speed, 4 the ability to do an activity fora long time, is developed by training, 5. Shehad to. her own fears before attempting to swim the English Channel. 6 She one of the players from the men's tour to see if he could beat her. Vocabulary using prefixes to work out meaning > CB page 110 Ei Match prefixes 1-10 with meanings A~J. Tim A_... again 2 hyper B _... three 3 ove C ___ between 4 inter _D___ more than usual 5 ti E __ anegative idea 6 pre — F __ badly, wrongly 7 G __ before 8 dis H__ words beginning with‘m orp 9 miss 1. infavourof 10 pro. J too much Complete sentences 1-8 with prefixes from Activity 1. 1. tm trying to diet - | feel as though m just a bit weight 2 The team has just set off to play in the national Competition in the USA 3 Ive already read the book three times but !love itso much tm going to read it 4 Mynew car has a great radio with loads of ___. set stations already in plac. 5 Unfortunately tm very ____ organised ~ my flats in 2 real mess 6 Myfriendisa athlete ~he runs, swims and cycles long distances in the same race. 7 Mynephew is ___ active because he just rushes around all the time and I cantt cope! 8 I'm sorry | went to the wrong place ~| must have understood your message. 7”78 Grammar mixed conditionals > CB page 112 Tick all the possible options to complete sentences 1-4, 1. He would not be famous {A ifhe were a typical sportsman, B ithe had been atypical sportsman € “ithe must have been a ‘ypical sportsman. 2 Please ask the teacher for our homework books A ifyou happened to see her. B if you will see her. C if you see her. 3 If| had seen the review in the newspaper eater A | would have gone to see the play. B | will go to see the pay C |would be atthe play now. 4 fi eft the party earlier {A | wouldn't be tired now. B |wontbe tired now. C I wouldn't have been so tired now. Complete sentences 1-8 with the most suitable form of the verbs in brackets. There may be more than ‘one possible answer. 1. If she only got on the plane an hour ago, she (not be) in Rome yet. 2. If Ihadn't stayed out in the sun so long i (not be) so burnt today. 3. I would have moved to italy if (peak) good italian. ‘4. Id feel much happier now if \ ____(meet) Sue to discuss the problem yesterday. 5 fd started playing tennis when | was younger, | (be) a much better player now. 6 Ifyou (not come) over tonight, we (hep) each other with our homework now. 7 you (lan) to withdraw a lot of money from the bank at one time, you (need) to notify them inadvance 8 iflever_ (want) someone to talk to, he (always be) there for me Find and correct the mistakes in mixed conditional sentences 1-6 below. 1. fl didnit spend so much money last Saturday, | would have more in my bank account now. 2 If had been able to find a job in London, | wouldn't have lived in Paris now. 3. fl hadnt studied German for six years at school Imm not so good atitnow. 4 If had worked harder | was in a higher position in the company now. 5 If could choose my name when | was born | would be called Chloe now. 6 fl would win the lottery, | would give all the money away. Vocabulary verbs, nouns and adjectives Write the verb and adject © decision > CB page 113 forms of nouns 1-8 below. decisive intention separation threat experience support a weight strength terror 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Complete sentences 1-6 with the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. Shesavery. mind up very quicky. 2 The film was theend. 3. The man looked quite _ teally dangerous. 4 Myparents are always con them, 5 Male dancers develop their upper-body. can lift their partners. 6 Before you go to the airport, make sure your hand-luggage doesn't (weight) too much. (decide) person because she makes her (terror and lots of the audience left before (threat) but infact he was not (support) ~ | know | can rely (strong) so theyUse of English Word formation (Part 3) > CB page 113 Ei For questions 1-10, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). Arisk worth taking? ‘Are people going oo fer seeking new challenges to test their physical and-mental (0) caywhilities....2 One extreme spot is described as ‘entering an exciting world of «) beauty by siding through rapids, jumping off waterfalls and. abseling down aiifs’. But are such sports just too dangerous? It's the danger that attracts thril-seekers in growing numbers and their Q is that its human Nature to want to push back the boundaries of (3) Not everyone agrees. (@)________ have called for tighter controls on such sports, to avoid situations where © have to go to the aid of those who get injured. However, one man who went on an adventure trip has no regrets. “Our (6) was of the utmost importance for those in charge. Luckily | also know ‘my limitations. if | climbed more ‘aggressively than | should have, i was my own (7) and | always felt secure in my own (Cn Afterall, | wasn't climbing Everest and the thrill was fantastic. | believe our younger generations need extreme sports = it's far too easy to get housebound with all the home @) available. An increase in extreme sports with all its risks is (10) to People turning into handset control freaks!” Don't you think it's @ risk worth taking? CAPABLE. SPOIL ARGUE ‘ACHIEVE crimic RESCUE SAFE CHOOSE ABLE ENTERTAIN PREFER Listening Sentence completion (Part 2) > CB page 114 EB © 2.1 You will hear a young man called Pete Williams talking to a group of people who are about to set off ona cycling expedition. For questions 1-10, complete the sentences. Meeting the challenge Pete says that is the key to having a successful cycling expedition. According to Pete, getting all the [TE] in place is the first practical thing to sort out. Pete advises other cycists to have[_____ Tl] when tying to speak to people who might support them. Pete says that the best advice he was given was not to change the of departure. During his trip, Pete found it interesting that people told him about their ambitions and . Pete uses the word [TS] to describe how he thinks about the experience of his trip. Pete says that people on expeditions should accept any they get from local people. Pete found that the most difficult thing for him was (CT during his trp. Pete was very interested by the [TJ he saw on the trp. Pete enjoyed keeping his [________T13]] up-to-date during the trp Pete plans to become a [__Tt@] once he gives up his ‘expeditions. Vocabulary adjectives and verbs + prepositions > CB page 115 El complete sentences 1-6 with the correct form of the verbs in the box. wear cut all tell ~—ssee. putt 1. The whole expedition was off because of the blizzard 2 The heavy snow on the road meant that the village was completely off 3 The expedition leader was furious when | got lost and me off in front ofthe others. 4 When we left for Everest, all my friends came to me off at the airport. 5 I need to be fitfor the next trip but I find it dificult to do the. training and | keep it off until later 6 Doing challenging things can be terifying at fist but the fear usually ‘off as you get used tot.Complete the text with suitable prepositions. A great experience I never thought I'd have the chance to go on an expedition to the North Pole ~ but I did, and although I was worried (1) the cold before I went it turned out to be a great experience. I was thrilled (2). having the chance to go, and I was determined (3) do well. The expedition was intended (4) __. people in good physical shape, and keen G)...... pushing themselves physically and mentally — great, but it meant I had to be confident (6)... my own level of fitness. I did a whole lot of training! We had to rely (7) cross country skiing to cross the difficult terrain, which was very demanding, and we also needed to be able (8). pull a heavy sled (between 30 and 40 kilos) for several hours ata time, Towards the end of each day when we stopped skiing, it was critical that we had enough energy (9) set. up camp, melt snow for hot tea or cocoa, and make dinner. The expedition leaders insisted (10) __ maintaining a spirit of support and teamwork, as dealing (11)... such difficult weather conditions is very challenging. We didn’t need to be world-class athletes to participate (12)... this expedition but it was certainly challenging and my friends were very impressed (13)... my achievement when I got, back! This is an experience that will stay with me for the rest of my life and I'd love to be involved (14) ___ another cone before too long! Grammar hypothetical meaning > CB page 116 wish and if only Eh underline the correct alternative to complete sentences 1-8. 1. Tim really wishes he runs/would have run/could un in the next London Marathon but the doctor says he is not able to. 2. only | hadrit bev/wouldnt have bert bet alr that horse winning the race. money on, 3. | wish you would take up/would have taken up/had taken up a safer sport than parkour now that you are getting older. 4 only your grandfather would be/has beer/were alive to see you win the cup 5 Don't you wish that you had never started/would not start/did not star this project? 6 | really wish | could imprc muscle endurance. 7 only | didnt live/wouldr proved/have improved my agility and live/haver' lived so far from the sea. sould have/could have joined the Gircle but her parents wouldn't let her go. 8 Eleanor wished she has/ jon to the Arcti Find and correct the mistakes in sentences 1-4, 1. The film was so well made | feltas if! have actually climbed Mount Everest myself 2. Iidrather you don't invite Jamie to the party. Je doesn't get on very well with Max. 3. It'Shigh time we had left for the station. Well be lucky to catch the 9.30 train 4 It was very silly of you to go out on your bike without a helmet. Suppose you fell off and hit your head? Speaking Long turn (Part 2) > CB page 117 comparing photographs and responding to your partner's photographs HB © 222 Listen to the examiner's structions and what one candidate said. Has he followed the instructions?Look at the examiner's question to some other candidates. Match responses 1-4 with the examiner's comments A-D. Examiner: Which of these two trips would you prefer to go on? 2 Iwould prefer to be the person onthe bicycle. | would love to’ 11 The second one. 3 No, haven't but ldlike to. |) (4 Ican see many nice things intthese photographs. For example the plane looks fun to fiy in and I think the bicycle looks like a very expensive one and very fast. A miscnderstood the question. 6 Answer far boo bier. © Response L00 long and iselevont. ‘D Good clear response. Writing Semi-formal letter (Part 1) > CB page 118 El Rewrite requests and questions 1-6 more Politely. Make any necessary changes to punctuation. 11 When does the expedition start? Could you 2 2. Ineedtoknow more about it. Could you 2 3. CanIstay there for more than one night? Would it be possible os 2 4 How cold will it be in October? Fd like to know. a 5. donot want to share a room. | would prefer s3 6 Reserve a single room for me, | would be grateful Look ata letter a student wrote to Max Grimshaw who runs an adventure travel programme. The underlined parts of the letter are too informal. Write out the letter, dividing it into paragraphs and using an appropriate style. Want fo be with a whole lot of other Spanich speakers about the accommodation The mount lodge but dort want share a room Res some more climbing on my own, Who are the guldes? ‘oie one fo cimb with me. Wite back soon Allthe best Alejandro Calero Look at the task and say whether statements 1-4 below are true (T) or false (F). ‘You have seen this advertisement in the newSpapee Read the advertisement on which you have made Some: notes. Then, using the information in your notes, We {aletter of inquiry. Do you have a taste for adventure and desire to get away from it all? — Whe ansneris yes you wiley enjoy our walking and cing holidays. ————-—— ‘ftssan ‘You do the cycling and walking and we arrange ‘the rest: food, accommodation and ~ if accommodation and—Htyou i cath don’t want tc ‘it yourself — transport for your a pode al elt And you choose the destination! Wite and tell ne int Wherein Europe you would lke to go and we'll tell you what's available, Nige! Thornton Director 7 TRtKContinnt 1 You do not know the name of the person you are writing to 2. You have all the information you need about the holiday. 3 Youshould write your letter in a semiformal style, 4 You should provide some information in your letter. Write your answer to the task in your notebook i 120-150 words.