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1
ttt pairs or as a group, answer the questions.
What's your favourite film? Why do you like it?
E Look at the sentences in Exercise 4 that
have been removed from the text. lVrite
all the reference words. The first one has
2 What types of people work in the film industry?
been done.
3 Read the article quickly to get a general idea
of what it's about. Choose the sentence that
best summarises each paragraph.
Paragrapht _ Paragraph5 _
Paragraph2 _ Paragraph6 _
Paragraph3 _ ParagraphT _
Paragraph 4 _ V
a) You need to choose an idea that works with the
resources you have available.
Gapped text
b) Show your movie to lots of people and see what
you learn from the experience. o Look out for words such as pronouns that refer
to things or people in the main text and the
c) Some young people make films while the rest of gapped sentences.
us just watch them.
o Lookcarefully at the sentences before and after
d) Solving problems and never giving up are the gap and try to find reference words that are
important skills. connected. Remember that a pronoun could refer
e) You should see what a few people think ofyour to something two or more sentences away from
movie once youîe finished. the gap.
f) Film-making classes might help you to think about
what's possible.
g) Only you can make your movie, no-one else.

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 visionj Luke says. 1 Use whatever those people who are really deÌérnrinÈd
equipment and money you have availabte will get to the point where they have an
and get started. edited film in their hands.

Howeveç that might be easie¡ said than 0nce youle got your film, then what?
done. In one sense, all you need is the Many people don't reatise how
smartphone in your pocket, an idea and it is to test screen your film That
some ff'l$iflg friends. But how do you make doesnt mean that you have to change
sure that the end result doesn't just look your vision to keep people happy. However,
like you and a group of watching your movie with
f riends &i1çt$!g ëo!¡¡rd ?
"Your story may be more 20or30otherpeoplewho
You need a few key skills,
'l
ur movje
ow key and yo weren't part of the film-
making process can help
one of which is making y
fna shorter,
be but you to see it in a different
sure plan works.
They're the ones
that doesn't it
mean way. Seeing where they
who can make action can't "
be gr eat. laugh and where they
movies and large-scale seem to lose interest can
epics. Your story may be more low key help you edit your film more effectively.
and your movie may be shorter, but that
!Ç i very time you see a trailer for doesn't mean it can't be great.
After that, it's time to think about how
ili : ttte latest 3-D blockbuster, it can
ry. you get your movie in front of a wider
îî. -: seem as if making successful films And then there's the technical side. Many audience. Film festivals and
is something that only happens in young film-makers enrol on a course to are a great way to do this. They
Hollywood. You need years of experience, a learn the basic skills. and ifs easy to provide a fantastic opportunity to see your
huge budget, an all-star cast and fantastic find advice and information on courses work on the big screen and get feedback
special effects. right? Wrongl You might online. 3 Sometimes that may mean on what i.s successful (or not!) in your
be surprised to hear that some of the most accepting the limitations that you are work. And the lessons you learn along
exciting screenwriters and directors in the forced to work with. It's not always easy the way will make your next movie even
industry are young people, whose passion to record high-quality sound, for example, betterl
for storytelling is producing original new so why not think about making a silent
films without the million-dollar budgets or movie? A film-making course teaches you
CGI sequences.
to explore possibilities tike this.
Being a teenage director is probably the Film-making is also in some ways a test
toughest challenge of all. Often, no-one of your character and your ability not
takes you seriously, and everyone wants to panic or give up. You have to tearn
to tell you how to make your movie. to ovefcomè problems, because there are
Luke Jaden, a young film-maker from always problems! And you have to learn
Detroit. USA, has already written and to work with what youle got. [Z-__l ¡s
directed four critically-acclaimed films and Luke Jaden says: 'No matter where you are
documentaries. 'Nobody can do it for you located on this earth, you can film.' Only
... You're the only one with your particular

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text again. Choose which
q1t¡ 1.01 Read the
sentence A-G fits each gap 1-6. There is one
extra sentence you do not need. G Find these u/ords and phrases in the text.
'Work out what they mean from the context

A They'll teach you how to plan, shoot and edit your blockbuster (n) | budget (n) | cast (n)
film to get the best results.
determined (adj) | enrol (v) | epic (n)
B This involves showing it to a small audience to see
how they react. messing around (phr v) | overcome (v)
C lt's a problem that makes many young film-makers special effects (n) | trailer (n) | willing (adj)
question why they are trying to make a movie.
D

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There's no point taking Hollywood on at its
own game.
They are often free to enter and many of them
focus on movies made by teenage film-makers. THrNK I RESEARCH I CULTURE I LEARN
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ME
F One piece of advice he offers to young people
wanting to get into film-making is to just go for it. What type of things do you and your friends like to film?
G You'll get nowhere if you wait until you find the What was the last thing you filmed?
perfect place to shoot or get perfect weather. Would you like to have a go at film-making?

Þ Workbook Unit 1: Reading, pages 4-5, exercises 1,2,3,4

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Grammar in context
Look at these sentences from o Countable nouns have both singular and plural forms and can be counted.
the article on page 5. Underline We use a/an (singular, not specific or mentioned for the first time), the (singular
any countable nouns and circle or plural, specific) or no article (plural, not specific) with countable nouns.
any uncountable nouns.
o Uncountable nouns can't be counted and don't have a plural form (although
1 Many young film-makers afew uncountable nouns are in plural form and take a plural verb, e.g. jeans).
enrol on a course to learn the We don't use an article with uncountable nouns when we are being general.
basic skills. We use fhe when we are being specific.
2 lt's easy to find advice and o Uncountable nouns are often materials (e.9. glass), abstract ideas
information on courses online. information) or collections (e.9. Iuggage).
(e.9.
3 They provide afantastic o Some nouns can be either countable or uncountable, with a change in
opportuníty to see your work on meaning (e.9. hair, a hair).
the big screen and get feedback
on what ís succesffiI. Þ See Grammar reference, Un¡t 1, page 148

!f f.oot at the list of words. Put them into

the correct noun category: countable,
3 '\ilrite one word in each gap to complete the
text. If no word is necessary, put a dash (-).
uncountable or both. If a noun can be both,
explain any difference in meaning.
baggage I book I clothes I coffee *rlriç.:ti ffi fì, [ ä] ]r{:}[,u r' fitr'fi sl í;ü r'r¡a
entertainment I equipment I film lf you have ( | ) _ decent theatre in your
glass I house I interest I knowledge town, then there's (2) good chance that they
leisure activity I metal I money I music offer drama workshops for anyone who is interested in giving
news I table I time I trousers I truth acting (3) go. And they're not just for (4) _
stars of tomonow who are thìnking of working in (5) _
media. Many young people who get ìnvolved in drama
countable uncountable both as (6) _ free-time activity usually gain a lot from
(7) _ experience.
What are (8) _ benefits of getting involved in
something like (9) _ acting? First of all, it's ( l0) _
great way to meet new friends. And drama brings people
closer because it involves taking ( I I ) _ risks together.
Acting in front of an audience can be scary, but sharing that
fear of (12) _ failure with someone else makes it easier.
Secondly, acting teaches you to consider your emotions
carefully. Thìs can be a good thing for teenagers going through
(13) _ emotìonally challenging
period of their lives. lt will definitely
make you a more confident person.

3 Insert articles in the sentences where

appropriate.
1 I went to great show at theatre last week with
group of friends.
2 Music is big part of my life and I like listening to
Iatest tracks on radio.
3 Lisa saw great interview on internet with local TV
presenter.
4 \Mould you prefer to be actor or musician, or does
working in entertainment not interest you?
'Way
5 we get our entertainment is changing quickly
and lots of people watch films online now "THINK In¡se¡Rc¡I
I cULTURE I LEARN I ME
6 I d rather go to cinema and see movie than stay at
home and watch programme on TV How popular is acting as a free-time activity in your
area? Wouldyou like to try it?
Why do you think people enjoy it?

''õ',i Þ Workbook Unit 1: Grammar 1, page 6, exercises 1, 2

Words connected with fVand cinemo Phrasal verbs
Il (11.02 Complete the table with the words Gl (,11.03 rf a word in bold is correct, put a
and phrases. Explain what each one means. tick. If it's incorrect, write the correct word.
Listen and check. Listen and check.
1 lMhat time does the new reality show come up?
audience I box office I broadcast I don't.want to miss it.
cast I channel I credits I director
2 Jen's just going To chill out this weekend and watch
flop I on demand I programme a few episodes of her favourite TV series,
reality show I release I satellite 3 In last week's drama class we started acting out a
screenplay I series I sitcom I viewer new play.
4 This programme is boring..Why don'tyou turn
TV culema both doum and see what else is on?
5 My schoolwork tqkes up so much time that I don't
really watch much TV
6 Tim likes to hang off wilh his friends at the
weekend and play video games.
7 I sat through the film all the \¡/ay to the end, even
though I really \¡/asn't enjoyrng it. _

Collocations with do, have, make

and take
2 \il'rite a word or phrase from Exercise
each gap in the correct form.
1 in G (l 1.04 Qemplste the phrases with do, have,
make or take,There may be more than one
cortect ansu¡er for some gaps. Listen and check.
1 I can't wait for t};e new James Bond film to
bel I abreak
2 a good time
2 There's a new on Channel 7
tonight about six teenagers trying to make it in the 3 a difference
music business. 4 a holiday
3 Did you know his last movie was a complete 5 time off work
and lost a lot of money? 6 nothing all day
4 I'm sure it'll say what the actor's name is in 7 an effort
the
8 part in
5 Amy might not like the show but ten million
9 someone a favour
can't all be wrongl
10 your best
6 The lasT StarWa.rs film was a huge success - it
made millions of dollars at the t7 work to do
7 The channel lets you watch some programmes 12 _your time
for a month after they're on TV
8 The actors did their best in the movie, but I don't ff Cftoose six phrases from Exercise 4.IVrite a
think the did a very good job of sentence for each one, showing how it is used.
bringing it all together
SAV IT RIGHT
Resource centre: Unit I
Stress in phrasal verbs (1)

rHtNK IRESEARCHI {_L¡LTURE llennn ¡nnr

How often do you watch on-demand TV? What
difference has it made toTV watching in your country?
AreTV series in your language more popular than those
in English? What are the main differences between them?

Þ Vocabulary reference, page 162 Þ Workbook Unit 1: Vocabulary, pages 6-7 , exercises 1, 2, 3
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ff r.oot at the photos and ask
and answer the questions.
Sentence completion
T¡
o Before you listen, read through the sentences so
you know what to expect.
o Try to guess what kind of words or phrases could

o complete the gap so that you can listen for the right
information, e.g. pronouns, adjectives, places.

O V
ql,) r.os Listen to a teenager called. Jamie
Moody talking about learning circus skills as
a free-time activity. Complete sentences 1-10
¡ with a word or short phrase.

1 Jamie became interested in circuses when

took him to see a performance.
n .;nå' rr\ I f 2 at first when
Jamie's family were
he said he wanted to take up the activit5r
3 The most difficult thing at the beginning was a
lack of _
4 Jamie's circus skills teacher suggested
as a v/ay ofgetting in
better shape.
5 Jamie tries to do things when he
starts to learn a new routine.
1 What do you think is happening in the photos? 6 Regularly performing in helps
2 Have you ever been to the circus? If so, what was Jamie stay in practice and learn new routines
it like? If not, what do you imagine it is like?
7 Jamie uses the word to describe
quickly read all the the reaction to his first performance.
!f f,oot< at Exercise 4 and
sentences. For sentences 1-3 belowthink of 8 The next skill Jamie wants to learn is how to
different u¡ords or short phrases that might so that he can include that in
filI each gap. his performances.

I Jamie became interested in circuses when

9 Most people don't realise that you need to be
took him to see a performance. to be a good performer.

2 The most difficult thing at the beginning was a 10 In the future, Jamie hopes to work as
lack of because it would use all
his skills.
3 Most people don't realise that you need to be
to be a good performer.

fl w"it" the number of the gap in Exercise

(,11.05 Listen again and check your ansu/ers
4that each word or short phrase could Gl
possibly fill. There may be more than one to Exercise 4. Don't leave any gaps empty.
correct ansu¡er for some gaps.
1 carefully
2 his mother
3 an acrobat TH|NK I RESEARCH I CULTURE LEARN i ME

4 stand on his head The words and phrases in Exercise 3 showed you what
5 exciting kind of word or phrase to listen for. Did that help you do
6 shocked I
Exercise 4? Explain how you found the correct answers.
7 confident
8 exercising
9 sleep
10 the park

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Þ Workbook Unit 1: Listening, page 8, exercises 1, 2, 3
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Grammar in context
Look at these sentences from the audio in the
3 Complete the second sentence so it has a
similar meaning to the first. Do not change
listening lesson. Choose the correct phrase to the word given. Use two to five words,
complete each sentence. including the word given.
7 I have quite an unusual free-time actívity, I suppose, 1 Do you have a lot of free time? MUCH
_lun.
but it's
Do you free time?
a) much b) a lot of c) lots 2 We don't have much time before the gig. ONLY
2 _my family know anything about the circus. There left before
a) None b) No-one c) None of the gig.
3 Olivia has few interests outside school. MANY
Olivia interests
outside school.
a Quantifiers show the number or amount of
something. Some can be used with both countable 4 Andy and I don't like the new sitcom. US
and uncountable nouns (e.9. a lot of //ots of ), some the new sitcom.
only with countable nouns (e.9. a few / few) and some 5 Abi advised me what equipment I needed
only with uncountable nouns (e.g. a /lttle / little). to buy BIT
o Some quantifiers (all, both, each, either, every, Abi advice on
many, much, neìther, some) can come immediately what equipment I needed to buy
before a noun. - all people 6 I asked some of my friends to come over to
o When we want to use these quantifiers before an watch the latest Dlvergent film. FE\Ã/
article, a possessive or a pronoun, we use of . - all
I invited to come
of my friends, both of the people, neÌther of us. With
over to watch the latest Divergent film.
all and both,we can leave out of before an article

o
or a possessive, but not before a pronoun.
When we want to use every before an article, a
3 Find and correct six mistakes in the text.
possessive or a pronoun, we use one of . - every
one of my friends
o With no and none,we use no when we are talking
generally and none before an article, a possessive
or a pronoun . - No phones are allowed. None of the
phones was black. It's ltere!
I've got a realty exciting newsl I've finatty got my dronel
Þ See Grammar reference, Unit'1, page 148
For those of you who don't know, drone ftying ìs becoming
really popular. In the past, [ìtt[e people had drones, but
now more and more of my friends are getting them -
including mel My friend and I are going
ff Cftoose the correct word or phrase to out thjs weekend to try it out and
complete each sentence. In one sentence, neither us can waitl
both options are correct.
0f course, you have to remember
1 Could you give me an / some information about few things if you're going to fl,y a
this dance class? drone. Safety ìs very important. so
2 Nowadays, I only have time for a little / a few make sure you can see your drone at at[ of
activities. tjmes. Atso, remember that privacy is
3 I got lots ofl several advice about the best important to a lots of people, so don't
camera to buy for my photographv course. fly over people's gardens
or crowded public places
4 I'm afraid that neither / neither of us has any
taking photos.I'tl post
interesting hobbies.
pics here when
5 No / None of my school friends is interested in I get it up in
painting as a leisure activit5r the air!
6 Each / Each of person I invited to come to the

7
cinema with me was busy
Both / Both of my parents love watching plays at
the theatre.
q
8 I think all / all of young people would benefit THINK RESEARCH CULTUREILEARNIME
from getting involved in drama.
Find out more information about drone flying as a leisure
activity. Tell the rest of the class what you find out.

Þ Workbook Unit 1: Grammar 2, page 7, exercises 1, 2, 3 9

 ln an average
week,l ...

@ \üatch t}re Talk2Me video and answer

the questions.
1 How much free time do the people have 'Write a word or short phrase in each gap to
per week? Â
complete the sentences.
2 Do the people do more indoor or outdoor activities?
1 Ina week, I spend four hours
3 How many of the people watch TV on demand? playing video games
@ Wut.f, the video again. Underline the 2 average, I study at home for an
expressions in the Phrase expert box that hour a day
you hear on the video. 3 I go to the cinema at once
a month.
4 I'd say that in an month I meet
PHRASE EXPERT my friends most weekends.
(at least) once/twice/three times a week/month 5 During the week, my _ routine
I don'toften/ever... because... I
going to school, doing homework
ln an average / a normal week, I ... and watching TV
I

I usually/normally/sometimes/never ... I

My usual/normal routine involves (+ -ing) . .. I

fl Co*plete the table. \ilrite how often you do
each of these activities (e.g. every day, once
On average / ln general, L.. I quite often
a week, neveri etc.). Add two more activities
and urite how often you do them.

activity how often you do it

watch TV
go to the cinema
go to the theatre
meet up with my friends
go scuba diving
go out to eat
chat on social media
play video games
listen to music

lnterview
o Remember that we use the present simple tense to
talk about repeated actions that we do or don't do
3 a
In pairs or groups, answer the questions.
Do you have a fixed routine each week, or do you
often or regularly.

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do different things every day?
In pairs, ask and ansu/er these questions.
o Do you plan your weekends carefully or just let
things happen? Explain wh¡z . How much free time do you usually have
. \Mhich activities do you tend to do with each week?
your friends? . Wfrat kind of things do you like doing in your
' Which activities do you tend to do with free time?
your family? . What is a typical weekday like for you?
. Which activities do you tend to do alone? . How often do you listen to music?
o What sports do you do? How often do you
do them?

ffi Þ Workbook Unit 1: Speaking, pages 8-9, exercises 1, 2, 3

Il Look at the words in capitals in
Exercise 2 and. ansv/er the questions.
V

1 The first four words are verbs. Can you Word formation
form any adjectives from them?
a Use the words before
and after the gap to help
2 lMhich two words are adjectives? you decide what part of
'What
nouns can you form from them? speech you need, e.g. a
preposition is often
3 Which two words can form nouns ending followed by a noun.
in -nce?

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'\ürite a form of the word in capitals in each gap to complete the text.

Cosplay
one free-time activity that brings (1) _ and enjoyment to thousands of young people PLEASE
around the world is cospla¡r Cosplayers create or buy costumes that copy the (Z) of APPEAR
their favourite character from video games, movies, TV series or comic books. They wear these
(3) costumes to attend conventions, such as Comic Con, and other meetings with IMPRESS
other cosplayers. Although many people don't know about the (4) of this activitSl EXIST
among gamers it is increasing in (5) POPULAR
One of the main (6) you have to make as a cosplayer is which character you want DECIDE
to look like. The possibilities are (7) and new characters appear all the time as new END
video games and comics come out. Whether you go for a classic character or someone from the
(8)-game,cosp1aycanbeafantasticactivityforthesuperheroinyou! LATE

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3 Read the text in Exercise 4 quickly. Answer
the questions.
I Which two gaps test your understanding of phrasal Open cloze
verbs? o Read the title and the text quickly for general
2 Which gap needs to be filled with an article? _ understanding.
3 \Mhich gap tests your understanding of quantifiers? _ o Decide what kind of word is needed in each gap,
e.g. a preposition, auxiliary verb (høs, rs), noun.
4 Which gaps test collocations?
o Remember to write only one word in each gap,
do not use a contraction (rsn'f, didn't).
v so
'\il'rite one word in each gap.

Scuba diving
One of the more unusual free-time activities that a few young
people take part (1) is scuba diving. This involves
diving underwater using a self-contained underwater breathing
apparatus (or'scuba'). It can be very demanding and the activity
(2)-upalotoftime,butitcana]sobeveryrewarding.
For those who are willing to (3) _ the effort, scuba
diving can be (4) absolutely fascinating experience.
Most people start by joining a scuba diving club. There, they can
hang (5) with experienced divers and begin to learn what is involved in scuba diving
The important thing is to (6) your time and learn as much as you can before you
make your first dive. You have to remember that scuba diving can be very dangerous and it's
importantto(7)-yourbesttoprepaIeforanydive'on1ya(8) people out
of the many who join a club go on to become expert divers.

Þ vocabulary reference, page 162 Þ workbook unit l: use of English, page 9, exercises 1, 2
I
 f| t" pairs or as a grouÞ ansu¡er the questions. 3 Read the questions and choose the correct
ansu¡ers. There may be more than one
correct answer for some questions.
1 How formal is the language the writer uses?
a) quite formal
b) fairly informal
c) very informal
2 How would you describe the style the writer uses?
a) friendly
b) serious
c) academic
3 \Ã/hich of these things does the writer use to help
create the style?
1 What do you think the person in the photo is doing? a) complex sentences
2 How difficult do you think this activity is? b) exclamation marks

2 Read this article and ansu/er the questions

in your oum words. 3
c) rhetorical questions

Read this paragraph that the writer didn't

include in the article. Rewrite it using your
own words and a more appropriate level
of formality and st¡rle. Use the words and
Slacklining: An unusual activitY phrases in the box to help you.
Have you ever seen someone balancing on a rope
came up v¡ith I catch on I fun
between two trees? If so, you've seen someone
have you ever wondered ...?
slacklining. It's an activity my cousin and I have
done for a couple of years, and it's great funl
You need a special rope made out of nylon and
Slacklining originated from tightrope
you also need something to pull the rope tight'
walking, which was commonly included
Take my advice and buy a kit - it's the easiest
balancing on the rope in circus performances. Dudng the 1970s,
wayl Slacklining involves
include walking climbers developed slacklining as a
and doing tricks. Popular tricks
It's hard pleasurable way to improve balance. The
along the rope, jumping and bouncing'
activity became increasingly popular and
at first, but practice makes perfect!
impressive tricks were created.
Why is it unusual? WelI, first of all, not many
people know about this activity' Secondly, it's
unusual because you can do it with your ftiends
anywhere you can find a couple of trees! It's lots V
of fun to pïactise tricks together, and you'd be
amazed at how many people stop and talk to
you
An article
about it.
. Remember that the style of an article is different from
So,why not give it a go? Find out more about an essay. An article can usually be more informal.
slacklining online. There might even be a club o Think about who you are writing to. Address
near you. You won't regret it, even if you
get a your reader directly and use imperatives to tell your
few bruises while you're learning! reader what you think they should do.
o Remember that you may have to describe
something briefly first and give an opinion about
it in your conclusion.
1 What is slacklining?

2 What does the writer say this activity involves?

3 \ /hat does the writer say is enjoyable about

this activity?

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Look at this writing task and make notes to ansìñ/er the questions.
Use your imagination if necessary.

You see this advert in an English-language magazine for teenagers.

Articles wanted
We're planning a special issue on unusual leisure activities, and we want yo111 articles!
Do you, or does anyone you know, have an unusual free-time activityl
Tell us about it. Describe the activity and what it involves. Explain what makes it
unusual and why it's enjoyable. Would yo., ,..o--end itl
We'll print the best articles in our special issuel

'Write your
article. I

. 'Who
does this activity: you or someone else? o Do you need any special equipment?
Be specific.
. W-hy is it unusual?
o 'What
is the unusual leisure activity?

-Wtrat
. Ytihyis it enjoyable?
o does this activity involve?

ll Plan Make a paragraph plan.

Part Purpose Useful phrases 1I4y notes

Title show clearly what
you are writing about

Paragraph I engage the reader Have you ever . ..?

and briefly describe Are you one of those people who ...?
the free-time activity
and your / someone Do you ever ...?
else's involvement I've been doíng it for ...
Paragraph 2 describe the activity You don't need much, just ...
in more detail, saying You need a few pieces of equipment, such as
what it involves
and any special The activity involves ...
equipment you need You also have to ...
Paragraph 3 explain what One of the unusual aspects of thìs activity is
makes the activity Very few people have heard of this.free-time
unusual and why it's actívity so ...
enjoyable
Paragraph 4 suggest your readers Take my advice ...
try this unusual Give it a go!
activity
Go online and find out about

!f Write ïvrite your article in an appropriate style. ïvrite 140-190 words.

El CtreGk gefore you hand in your article, complete this checklist.

S t've given my articte a titte. I've given a brief description and engaged the reader
I've written at least four paragraphs I've used an appropriate style for an article.
I've included atI the information I was asked to. I've checked my spelting and grammar

Þ Writing reference, page 169 Þ Wo rkbook unit 1: writing, page 10, exercises i,2,3,4 and progress check 1, page 1 1
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