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UNIT 5

LESSON 1
I had been waiting for three hours. (past perfect continuous)
It was a cold, dark night. I heard a car in the distance. (past simple)
I had never seen such a beautiful sunset before. (past perfect)
We were expecting to meet the new employee that afternoon. (past continuous)

We (ate) the most delicious vegetarian food when we were in Prague last week.
I (was working) in a bookshop when I met my husband.
They (had been cooking) all day by the time the feast was ready.
Had you ever (been) skiing before today?
I (had been working) as a teacher for seven years when I decided I needed a career change.
I (found) a wallet full of money at the bus stop.
I (was looking) for my cat when I met an old friend in the street.
We (had waited) almost ten years to go to Mexico.

I (had) always (wanted) (want) to become a firefighter. So imagine my excitement when, at the
age of ten, I (won) (win) a competition to spend a day with the local firefighters. When the
day (came) (come), I could barely contain my excitement. My parents came with me, and
we (were waiting) (wait) outside the fire station for an hour before we really needed to be there.
I (had made) (make) them get up early so we wouldn't be late! That day was truly amazing.
I (had been longing) (long) to travel in a fire engine for as long as I could remember, and that
day, my dream came true! I (watched) (watch) the firefighters as they helped members of the
public and worked as a team. It was truly inspirational and as soon as I (left) (leave) school, I
applied to become a firefighter. I (have) now (been) (be) a firefighter for five years, and I ('ve
loved) (love) every day of my job.

A b (bibliophile) is a person who loves books.

A literary work which is the result of an author's imagination is called c (creative) f (fiction).
There are different t (types) of fiction. Each one of them is called a genre.
Fiction can refer to the present, the past or the future. When it refers to the future it is generally
called s (science) f (fiction).
Fictional works that try to demonstrate a useful truth or which deal with moral subjects are called
f (fables). Animals often take human characteristics in these stories.
Those works of fiction which try to create a feeling of dread in the reader are called h (horror)
stories.

Stories set in the past, in which fictional characters interact with real characters, constitute the
genre called (historical fiction).
For some people, comics seem to be the same as (graphic novels). However, they are different.
The former are generally serialised and appear in periodicals. The latter are generally longer
and have a storyline which is developed over one or two books.
Many people love (crime fiction). These stories deal with the solution of a mystery or the
unravelling of secrets.
A genre of creative literature which is generally associated with Latin America is (magic
realism). This genre integrates elements of myths and legends with reality. Gabriel García
Márquez, the Nobel Prize winner, is one of the best-known representatives of this genre.
Whoever we are, when we read a piece of creative literature we are looking for something that
can render our lives more exciting. This is one of the reasons why (romance), the quest for love
in our lives, is one of the most popular forms of literature.

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A (comedy) is a story in which an amusing, likeable character overcomes life's obstacles and is
victorious in the end.
A story like The Lord of the Rings, in which the hero sets out to fulfil a task and defeat a
dangerous enemy, is a (quest).
Macbeth is a typical (tragedy) in which the hero is finally destroyed by his actions.
Stories like The Sleeping Beauty, in which the heroine is freed from the influence of a dark
power, constitute what Christopher Booker calls (rebirth) plots.
The most popular plot is the one in which the hero must destroy a monster or a villain who
threatens the world. This is the basic plot of all James Bond movies. It's called (overcoming the
monster).

UNIT 2

What is special about the heroine? (She is not what you would expect.)
Where did Rachel use to live? (Next to a railway line.)
Is Rachel's opinion about the young couple correct? (No.)
Does the reviewer think the writer is successful? (Yes.)
What did the reviewer think a lot about? (How the story would end.)

The Girl on the Train is Paula Hawkins’ first novel. (NO INFORMATION)
The story moves slowly. (FALSE)
When Rachel loses her job, she no longer travels by train. (FALSE)
Rachel knows the names of the young couple she is fascinated by. (NO INFORMATION)
The reviewer enjoyed reading the book. (TRUE)
The whole story is told from Rachel’s point of view. (FALSE)
There was a lot of foreshadowing in the story. (NO INFORMATION)

Rock-climbing is (something) I've always wanted to try.

I'm going to the shop. Is there (anything) you need?
Have you ever met (anyone) from Japan?
(Everywhere) I look, I see people staring at their mobile phones.
There's (nowhere) I would rather live than London.
(No one) believes me when I say I've seen a ghost.

Please can e (everybody) pay attention!

I'd like to give Tom and Lizzie s (something) as a wedding gift. What do you think they'd like?
N (No) (one) had ever told Liam they loved him.
Sorry, there isn't a (anything) I really want to try on this menu.
I know my phone is here s (somewhere), but I just can't find it.
There are cars e (everywhere) in this town. It's so busy and polluted.

(I wasn't impressed by her latest novel.)

(This science-fiction novel is thoroughly fascinating.)
(The characters in this novel are very thinly drawn.)
(Her view of the future is truly horrifying.)
(Unfortunately the plot is very contrived.)

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(The way the story ends was very disappointing.)

(Her latest film is a fast-paced horror movie.)

Lise: Hans, here's your book back. Thanks for lending it to me.

Hans: Did you enjoy it?

Lise: Well, I liked the first part of it. The language was clear and c (concise) and the author
painted some really v (vivid) images.

Hans: Oh yeah, I know what you mean.

Lise: But then, about halfway through, my i (interest) f (flagged).

Hans: Oh, why?

Lise: It seemed to me like the characters f (failed) to d (develop). And I really didn't like the
ending. I thought it was just uab (unbelievable).

Hans: That's a shame. I found it really e (entertaining). I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it.

Lise: No worries. It was really kind of you to lend it to me, anyway.

LESSON 3

Joel Rogers is globally famous. (TRUE)

It took Joel Rogers one hour to write White Woman. (FALSE)
White Woman is about a woman Joel Rogers used to love. (FALSE)
Joel thinks it would be boring to plan his song-writing. (TRUE)
A good story is an important part of a song. (TRUE)
Romantic songs are not as popular as they used to be. (FALSE)

Joel Rogers believes it is possible for (anyone) to write a song.

White Woman is Joel's (biggest) hit.
Joel says that if you feel inspired, it is (easy) to write a song.
Joel waits for (inspiration) to come before he sits down to write.
In a song, both the (melody) and the lyrics are important.
It's important to end the song in a (strong) way.

Liza: Josh, could you take a look at these three logo ideas for our new soft drink?

Josh: Sure. Um, I like this first one, and actually I quite like the second one. But the third one
is much

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too (busy). It needs to be simpler. My favourite is definitely the first.

Liza: Thanks. How's the rest of the marketing campaign going?

Josh: We need to finish the marketing campaign before the end of the month, but there's still
so much

to do.

Liza: I know. The work seems to have (piled) up, doesn't it?

Josh: We might need to work through the weekend, you know. I know it's a lot to (ask), but I
think

it's the only way we can meet the deadline.

Liza: I'm not surprised. And we haven't even started work on the new website yet. Have you
seen our

competitor's website? It looks amazing! This is what we're (up) against – look at the
dramatic

photos. And they've got a live Twitter feed and Instagram account. We don't have either
of those

things.

Josh: I know, and they aren't the only competitor out (there). There are a lot of new
companies that

want to steal our customers. We have to work harder than ever!

(Lynne: Sharon, I'm looking for a scarf for my mum for her birthday. Can you help me choose?)
(Sharon: OK. What about this one?)
(Lynne: Hmm, I like the material, although I don't know about all those bright colours.)
(Sharon: Yes, it is a bit bright, isn't it?)
(Lynne: How about this one? It's in the sale.)
(Sharon: Oh, 50 percent off! That's a big plus! The price is good, but personally I don't like the
pattern.)
(Lynne: That's what I thought. It does look quite busy, doesn't it?)
(Sharon: Never mind. I'm sure you'll find something suitable.)

They'd be better off saving their money than going on holiday.

They (would be better off saving their money) than going on holiday.
I'd seen the woman once before, when I lived in Paris.
(I had seen the woman once before), when I lived in Paris.
We'd been travelling for days when we finally arrived at the island.
(We had been travelling for days) when we finally arrived at the island.
I'd like to know whether Lizzie is coming to the party or not.
(I would like to know whether Lizzie is coming) to the party or not.
You'd better tell me the truth, or I'm going to get angry.

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(You had better tell me the truth), or I'm going to get angry.
She'd rather watch a film than read a book.
(She would rather watch a film) than read a book.

(We would rather have a sandwich than soup.)

(I hadn’t expected you to arrive so early.)
(You would be better off waiting until the sales start.)
(He would not be so angry if he knew the truth.)
(I think you had better go to bed early tonight.)
(She would really like to go to university next year.)

gloomy (dismal)
appalling (shocking)
very exciting (thrilling)
without depth (one-dimensional)
tremendous (wonderful)
lacking in courage (spineless)
boring (tedious)
thought-provoking (intriguing)
stilted (unnatural)

Positive:
Negative:
Not assigned: uninteresting (Negative), intriguing (Positive), appalling (Negative), spineless
(Negative), wonderful (Positive), thought provoking (Positive), unstimulating (Negative), happy
(Positive), gloomy (Negative), brave (Positive), insignificant (Negative), tremendous (Positive)

UNIT 6

LESSON 1

My great-grandfather fought in (the) Second World War.

I usually have (–) breakfast at 7.10am.
(The) USA is my favourite country.
That shop over there sells (–) chocolate. It’s homemade and it’s delicious.
We live in (a) small flat in Manchester.
I live in Livarot. It’s (a) village in (–) northern France.
(The) elderly can still take part in sports.

(The) Championships, Wimbledon, also known as just (-) Wimbledon, is (the) oldest tennis
tournament in (the) world. It's played in (a) district of (the) same name in (-) southwest London.
Together with (the) Australian Open, (the) French Open and (the) US Open, it is one of (the)
four most important tennis tournaments in (the) world. (-) Wimbledon takes place over (-) two
weeks in June and July. One of (the) traditions at Wimbledon is for (the) spectators to eat (-)
strawberries and cream.

(The) Ashes is (a) cricket competition between Australia and (-) England. The name of (the)
competition was first used in 1882, when (-) Australia beat England at (The) Oval, a famous
cricket ground. (A) journalist writing in (The) Sporting Times said that English cricket was dead,

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and 'the body will be cremated and the ashes will be taken to Australia.' (The) competition is
played at least once (-) every four years, and the winner receives (a) tiny urn as a trophy.

Positive:
Negative:
Not assigned: can't stand (Negative), fan of (Positive), it leaves me cold (Negative), loathe
(Negative), keen on (Positive), get a kick out of (Positive), detest (Negative), passionate about
(Positive)

I'm o (obsessed) w (with) Lewis Hamilton. I think he's amazing!

I just don't enjoy tennis. It's n (not) f (for) m (me).
I don't mind watching football, but to be honest I c (can) t (take) i (it) o (or) l (leave) i (it).
Jans is c (crazy) a (about) motorbike races. He watches them all the time.
Denise c' (can't) g (get) e (enough) o (of) yoga. She does a class almost every day.

Rikard: Do you ski, Josie?

Josie: I tried it once, but it wasn't (for) me.

Rikard: Oh, did you fall over a lot?

Josie: A lot! I wasn't good at it at all. I didn't enjoy it one bit. It left me (cold), I'm afraid.

Rikard: That's a shame. I'm mad (about) winter sports, and I wondered whether you wanted to
go

skiing for the weekend.

Josie: On, no, sorry! I really can't (stand) skiing. In fact, I don't understand what you enjoy
about it.

Rikard: I guess I get a (kick) out of the speed, and the blue sky and the fresh air.

Josie: Hmm, well, fresh air is good.

Rikard: And I can't get (enough) of the amazing feeling you get when you reach the bottom of
the

mountain. It's awesome!

Josie: Sorry, you'll have to find someone else to go with you.

Rikard: Never mind.

LESSON 2

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At the age of 42, Richard had a (negative) attitude towards his job.
When Richard lost his job, he expected the (worst).
Richard's most important collection was his (fossils).
Richard's wife liked the idea of buying (hotel).
People who stay at the hotel are often (like) Richard.
Richard now feels (happier).

In terms of paying the bills and the mortgage, Richard ... (felt a lot of pressure.)
Although Richard was working hard, he felt like ... (he wasn't making any progress.)

Richard's redundancy offered him ... (the chance to build a more positive life.)
Richard had loved collecting things ... (for a long time.)

Richard and his wife ... (decided to make a big change in their lives.)
Richard takes his guests ... (on fossil-hunting tours.)

We offered (to drive) them home but they refused.

I can't imagine (living) in another country.
Joe began (playing) the guitar when he was eight years old.
I intended (to send) Sofia a birthday card, but I forgot.
I avoid (doing) housework as much as possible.
Jason really enjoys (swimming), even though he's not very good at it.
We hope (to get) married in the summer next year.
Did you remember (to shut) the window before we left the house?
As I was walking upstairs, I heard a strange noise. So I stopped (to listen).

We've arranged (to meet) Abigail at the train station at 2pm.

Nala learnt (to ride) a bike when she was just two years old.
I love (earning) my own money.
Lauren denied (stealing) my phone, but I'm not sure if I can trust her.
Mr Timpson appeared (to be) telling the truth, but I can't be sure.
This job involves (starting) work early, at 6.30am.

(b r e a k d a n c i n g)
(t r a i n s p o t t i n g)
(m o u n t a i n c l i m b i n g)
(m e t a l d e t e c t i n g)
(c o i n c o l l e c t i n g)
(f l o w e r a r r a n g i n g)
(b i r d w a t c h i n g)
(m o d e l m a k i n g)
(f o s s i l h u n t i n g)
(c h e e r l e a d i n g)

To be successful at b (body) b (building), you have to spend hours in the gym.

I'm not scared of heights, so I'd love to go b (base) j (jumping).
C (Candle) m (making) is a very relaxing hobby.
The great thing about b (bee) k (keeping) is all the honey you get!

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Jay is really into p (plane) s (spotting). He spends every weekend at the airport.
I love being out in the fresh air so r (rock) c (climbing) is the perfect hobby for me.

LESSON 3

John did a mud run last (weekend).

John and his girlfriend have a (good) relationship.
Ava's brother (enjoyed) his mud run.
John thinks mud running is (crazy).
John's injury (has caused him lots of pain).
John and his girlfriend argued and now John is feeling (depressed).

John has hurt his (knee).

Mud running has become (more) popular recently.
John enjoys jogging in a park when it’s sunny and (warm).
John hurt himself when he (jumped off) a wall.
John thinks his girlfriend should be (more) sympathetic.
John is going to the (doctor) in the afternoon.

Ben: Have you seen this article about drug-taking in sport? It's terrible!

Tami: Well yes, but that's only minority – most sportspeople are naturally fit, strong and
healthy.

Ben: Do you (really think so)? I'm not so sure. I think most world-class athletes must take
some

kind of drugs.

Tami: What? (How do you work that one out)?

Ben: Well, how do they get to be so strong, so fast? It's not normal, is it? They must take
something extra to help

them. That's (all I'm saying).

Tami: That's ridiculous! Most sportspeople reach the top of their sport thanks to years of
training, hard work and

dedication.

Ben: That's a (good point, sort of). I agree that they have to work hard, but some of them also
cheat to

achieve results. (It stands to reason). No one can be naturally as strong or fast as some
of them are.

You must have read the stories in the newspapers!

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Tami: I can't believe I'm hearing this! Do you seriously believe all world-class athletes are
drugs cheats?

Ben: Not all of them, but a lot of them. You won't make me change my mind.

That's all (there is to it).

(Grandma: Lauren spends a lot of time at swimming practice these days, doesn't she? Do you
think it's too much? She's only nine but she spent eight hours training last week.)
(Grandpa: No, I think it's good for her. Sports are great for kids. First of all, they learn about
discipline. Secondly, they learn about teamwork. And thirdly, they make friends.)
(Grandma: Fair enough. I just worry that it might affect her schoolwork. Do you think she has
enough time to study properly?)
(Grandpa: Well, her school grades are still good, so I don't think it's a problem. Anyway,
swimming is keeping her fit and healthy. And you know what they say – 'A healthy body, a
healthy mind.')
(Grandma: You're not wrong about that! I wish had a healthier body, that's for sure! I just hope
she won't be too disappointed if she does all this training and then goes to the competition and
doesn't win.)
(Grandpa: But that's just the point. Sport teaches children about winning and losing. That's very
important. We can't win every time, can we? That's not how life is.)
(Grandma: Oh, you're mean! You don't care if Lauren gets upset!)
(Grandpa: That's not true. What I mean is, sport can teach us lessons that are useful in other
areas of life too. That's all.)

Shelley seems to have (taken against) me. I'm not sure what I've done to upset her.
Billy has recently (taken up) ballroom dancing. He's really enjoying it!
Spinning has really (taken off) at my gym. It's now the most popular class.
You should have seen Jakob at his first skiing lesson! He (took to it) like a duck to water.
Don't be (taken in by) those cheap handbags. They're all fakes.

I've really fallen (out) with Jonas. We had a huge argument and haven't spoken since.
Can you slow down a bit? I can't keep (up) with you!
I answered the phone and it was someone trying to sell me insurance. So I just hung (up).
This terrible weather is really getting me (down). I can't wait for summer!
I feel awful! I think I'm coming (down) with flu.
Liam! Don't knock (over) your baby brother! You're supposed to be looking after him!

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