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Work in groups. Look at the images and answer the
questions.
What kinds of shops do they show?
What kinds of shops do you visit most frequently? Why?
Which do you enjoy visiting most? why?
a @))v0: Listen to an interview with a retail expert.
Number the images in the order they are mentioned.
b SP Work in pairs, answer the questions.
1 What aspect of shopping psychology do you think each
image relates to?
2 In what other ways do shops try to get us to spend money?
3-_a Match items 1-6 to a-f, according to the audio. What
is the purpose of each retail trick?
beds ———— a untidy piles
computer products aluminium tables
fish and meat © purple packaging
men’s products ~¢ pillows and duvets
silk scarves € big pine tables
premium brands ¥ back of the store
Listen again and check. What information surprised
you most? Why? 4. a Workin pairs. Complete A in the Key VOCABULARY
pane. i
b @ Work in pairs Ask and answer the questions. Ask
follow-up questions to find out more information.
1. Are you saving up for anything at the moment?
> 2 What advice would you give someone for cutting back on
spending?
3. When was the last time you were ripped off?
4 Do you think it's a good idea to take out a personal loan
to pay off a credit card debt? Why/Why not?
5 @® work in pairs. complete B in the Key VOCABULARY
PANEL Mj. Use a dictionary to help you.
6 @® Work in groups. Think about your favourite shop.
Discuss the questions.
‘where is it? Is it easy to get to?
‘what kinds of things do you buy there?
‘what does it look and smell like?
Do they play music? What kind?
How do you feel when you're in the shop?
Do you often buy things there that you don't really need?
Ay favourite shop is a games shop. They have foads of
second-hand games and you can pick up some great
arga
shopping
A Phrasal verbs about money
'* Underline the phrasal verbs in the box in transcript
40.1 on page 165. Match the verbs to meanings 1-8.
oibak ‘oko gee
spor run ot Gr) ae ea
1 get by... survive day to day, especially,
financially
2 ‘make a financial agreement with
‘a bank or company
3 accumulate money for future use
4 spend a lot of money on something
5 reduce the amount that you usually
spend
6 charge (someone) more money for
something than itis worth
7 Use all of something and not have
any left
8 give back ll the money you owe
for something.
'® Which verbs collocate with words a-d?
a _forkout. » money
b i loan
c adebt
q ‘on spending,
B Materials
‘© Put the words in the box in the correct category.
aluminium cardboard cotton eather
nylon pine plastic silk wax
Natural fibres
| woot
synthetic materials :
polyester
Wood mahogany,
Metal steel
Paper products
ther natural products rubber,
‘© What possessions do you have that are made from
the materials in the chart?
leather jacket, a mahogany wardrobe.
SS
107 MADE IN CHINA
SPEAKING & LISTENING
1 GP Work in groups. Discuss the questions.
‘© What products do you associate with these countries?
Argentina France ttaly
Japan Kuwait South Africa
When I think of ttaly | think of fashion brands like
Dolce and Gabbana.
® Which products is your country famous for? What is the
‘most famous brand?
‘© Are there any products from your country that are not
famous, but you think should be?
2 a work in pairs. Look a the images. Can you
answer the questions?
1 Where and what are these places? why were they built?
2 What connection do they show between China in the
past and china today?
3 What famous inventions came from china?
44 What is China famous for producing today?
PRACTISE EITHER. OR/NEITHER.. OR
TALK ABOUT FaNGUS BUILOMUGS & BRA
b @))10.2 Listen to an interview about China's
economic success. How does Christopher Yu answer
questions 1-4 in 23?
3 a Listen again. Are these reasons for China's economic
growth true, false or not mentioned?
1. China makes high-tech products.
2 Original ideas are encouraged.
3. Employees are very productive.
4 There is collaboration with overseas companies.
5. Many tourists come to visit the Great Wall
6 There are many globally famous Chinese brands.
b What does Christopher say about the global
recognition of Chinese brands?
4 @ work in groups. Do you think your country is
similar to China? Why/Why not? Ifyou are from China,
do you agree with Christopher?
GRAMMAR
1 a Complete the sentences. Check your answers in
transcript 10.2 on page 165.
1 bought all of them this week and they were all made in
either OF
2 Neither a __nora company could
‘employ that many people at the same time.
Which sentence in 1a
compares two things and says that something is not true
ineach case?
b compares two things and says that something is true in
each case?
2 a Find one more example of each type of comparison in
‘transcript 10.2 on page 166. What is being compared in
teach sentence?
'b How do you say cither.. or and neither.. nor in your
language?
3 Complete 1-3 in the Grammar pane. MM with the
words in the box.
negative positive singular
Insert ether. oF or nelther..nor in an appropriate
position in sentences 1-5
1 In my county there are feaches kmountains. t's at
and landlocked
2 Alot of young people here are employed studying at
university's 2 problem,
3. When they eave school, most young men have to spend
a year in the army do community sevice.
4. There are many holidaymakers In my town so most
people work in catering tourism
5 Unfortunately, there's a swimming pool a football
stadium in my home town, 5 @ Rewrite sentences -5 in 4 so they are true for
your town/eountry, compare your sentences witha
partner.
Wi ETHER... OR/NEITHER... NOR
We use either. oF and neither nor to compare two ferent
items.
We use either. or to mean ‘one or the other, but not both:
has a meaning:
‘We can visi either Shanghai or Beijing
Neither. nor has a, meaning. It means ‘not
the first one and not the second one’
Neither the chemist’ nor the supermarket had the medicine
‘you wanted.
In formal English we use a verb with either!
neither, unless both nouns, or the second noun, are plural
‘Nether Janna nor Harry is going tothe conference.
NOT are going.
‘Neither my sister nor my parents know about this.
Eithermerther go directly before the ist of the two items
being compared:
They are either owned by foreign companies or just make
parts of other products.
See page 149 for grammar reference and more practice.
PRONUNCIATION: so & well
1 a @)o. Listen to the extracts. Notice the
pronunciation of wel and so. In which sentences are
they stressed?
1 Well, they were all made in either China or Taiwan.
2 Well for a variety of reasons.
3 Well yes, partly, but another factors productivity
4 Well actually, Chinese growth isn'ta purely modern
phenomenon.
0, why is China growing so fast?
6 So why do you think that is?
7 50, its all looking very positive for the next few decades.
bb Listen again and answer the questions. in which
sentences,
11 does the speaker use well to show that he/she Is going to
disagree?
2 does the speaker use so or well to introduce a summary
of what has been said?
3. does the speaker use so to introduce a question?
2. Listen again and repeat, paying special attention to the
pronunciation of so and well.
VOCABULARY: adjective order
11a Read the rule, Match the adjectives in the box to the
correct category.
Chinese huge new red
rubber shiny square writing
‘when there is more than one adjective to describe a
‘noun, they usually follow this order:
size / age / quality / shape or design / colour /
origin / material / role or type / noun
Note: we rarely use more than two or three adjectives
with a noun,
b Put the words
bold in the correct order. Check your
‘answers in transcript 10.2 on page 166.
‘a rubber round red ball for my dog
‘aset of table steel shiny knives
a writing pine huge desk
‘engineering Swiss leading firm
that cardboard square big box for your computer
2 a Describe images 1-4. Use two or
‘more adjectives for each image.
tb @ swap sentences with a partner. Are the
ajetives inthe correct order?
SPEAKING
1 @ Work in groups. Think of a famous building or
landmark in your country. Discuss the questions.
‘© sit modem or historic? Who built it? When?
How would you describe it?
What is/was its purpose?
‘why isi famous? Do many people visit
If you have visited it, what impression di it make
on you?
2 @® present your bulldings or landmarks to the class.
an you add any more information to each description? BARGAIN HUNTING
ing, news.
‘consumer issues from my base in London,
{In many parts of the world such as Latin Amesic
‘expected, Tis is also true in street
‘are great places to go shopping, You
there isa definite technique for ha
2, Africa and Asia, haggling is
markets in southern Europe. Local markets
Can buy everything under the sun there, but
1gglng, Ifyou see an item you like, don't took
too interested. Decide how much it's worth to you, then let the stall owner make
the frst offer on the item. Counter offer with Ralf as much. Ten stat to haggle
Until you get toa pint between the two offers you ae happy with. you ae not
happy with he rice try walking away The stall owner may make a better offer
=_
Buying onine s row well established and often the cheapest way of shopping,
Amazon fas gone from being an nine bookseler to an e-commerce company
and a mejor online provider of electronic goods, toys and games, clothes and
shoes. I it cheaper? Yes, often, but paying for shipping can also increase the
(2st eBay's an onine auction and shopping website, where people cn buy and
sell products worldwide. It can be sightly cheaper than Amazon,
=
There are three kinds of garage-sale buyers: browsers, bargain hunters and
|uiciou shoppers Browsers enjoy going to garage sales and ra
rely buy anything,
Bargain hunters ae practi
cal shoppers and take advantage of popular sale items
tte future and baby clothes Judcous shoppers are the garage-sale et. They
ually have ‘niche’ and ae looking fr pieces to flit, whether It be antique
{uritue or out-of print books. They prepare detailed lists of sites, products and
Prices, and wil search al summer forthe items they collet.
=
Zanuay sales te a good time to find a bargain, but how can you make the mast
of this portunity? Do some research about the items you want to buy. A bad
roduc sa bad deal no matter how cheap itis, and some items canbe 3 rip-off
ven in sale Decdehow much money you want to spend and try nt ogo over
theliit I's good to compare produc prices on intet shopping sites such as
PriceGrebbetcom. Sites like these give good ackice to bargain hunters
= eens
=
READING
1 a & work in pairs. Look at the images.
What do they show? What connection do
they have to the lesson title?
b Match the images to blog post headings
+4,
Read the four blog posts. Answer the
Questions in your own words. According to
the blogger
1 what's the fist decision to make if you
want to haggle for something?
why is walking away from a stall owner
sometimes a good idea?
what are the differences between Amazon
and eBay?
how are the three types of buyers at
garage sales different?
What are the three recommendations for
finding a bargain in a sale?
2
Read the blog posts again.
mean
1 transporting goods (blog 2)
2 apublic sale where goods are sold to
whoever offers the highest price (blog 2).
3 sensible and careful (bog 3).
4 specific interest or area (biog 3).
ind words that
4 QD Work in groups. Discuss the questions.
‘Which of the types of shopping mentioned
in the blog posts do you have experience of?
How good are you at haggling? What was
the last bargain you got?
What kinds of things do you buy online?
Why? What are your favourite websites for
online shopping? NOTICE nouns From veras
‘We can make some phrasal verbs into nouns by adding an
article and a hyphen ():
to rip off (v) some items can be a rip-off (n) even ina sale
GRAMMAR
1 @ workin pars. Look at the words in bold in
sentences a-h, Which ones have an aticle? Which
artie Is used? explain why
a Lama journalist who writes about consumer Issues
from my base in London,
Local markets are great places to go shopping.
You can buy everything Under the sun there
Ifyou se an item you like, do ook too interested
Lette stall owner make the fstffer on the item.
The stall owner may make a better ofr
Buying online Is_often the cheapest way of shopping
judllous shoppers are the garagesal ete.
‘Complete 1-8 in the Grammar Pane. Mi with sentences
achint.
3 a Complete the text with a/an, the or no article (@).
eBay is already most successful
auction site on © planet. Many of
us go there to pick up cheap gifts
and gadgets, and many people
sell unusual Items. But perhaps ©
strangest item of all was put up by
student from Nebraska who sold
= advertising space on his forehead.
i) space was bought by
io medicine
tohelp you sleep. student said,
“Everywhere I went, people wanted
to talk to me. I guess that's what “
advertiser wanted.’ Luckily tattoo
wasn’t permanent. It washed off after 30 days.
@
company that makes
cette:
wn
b Write a short description of something you bought
recently, where you bought it and what you use it for
10.2
fi Articies
a/an + countable noun
We use a or an to talk about
1 jobs or professions:
Oo,
2 something forthe first time, when ithas not been
mentioned before:
°
the + countable or uncountable noun
We use the
3 to talk about a specific member of a group, often when
it has already been mentioned:
o
4 when there is only one of something or itis obvious
what we are referring to:
@
5 before a noun that is unique in the world, eg. the sky,
the moon:
@
6 to talk about a specific group of people:
the Japanese, the unemployed
6
©
No article (2)
We don't use a/an or the
8 when we refer to something ‘in general, rather than
‘iving a specific example:
®
9 with the names of continents, regions, most countries,
Individual mountains and lakes:
‘Aiea, Asia, Thailand, Mount Fu, Lake Batkal
See page 149 for grammar reference and more practice.
SPEAKING
11 @ Work in groups. Decide the best place to buy these
ms
1 a really rare book that is no longer on sale in the shops
2 some unusual spices and ingredients for a dish you want
to cook tomorrow
‘3. a computer game/mobile phone that has just come on
the market
4, some old clothes for a 1960s party
5 asecond-hand car or motorbike
6 some cheap furniture for your new flat
2 @ Present your ideas to the class Who had the best
suggestions?
m1
with ordinal numbers and supertatives: the first offer, | UNDEREMPLOYED
SPEAKING
1a Read the definition. How do you think
the images relate to it?
underemployed (adj) workingina
low-paid job that does not require
you to use your skills and training
7
b GP Work in groups. Discuss the questions.
's underemployment a problem in your country?
‘who do you think it affects most? Why?
Do you know anyone in this situation? What do they do?
‘What are they qualified to do?
LISTENING
1a ))10- Listen to the fist part of an interview about
underemployment. Answer the questions.
1 Who does underemployment affect most?
2 Give two examples ofthe problems of underemployment.
b Listen again and complete the sentences.
1. Underemployment increases during,
2 Ifyou can’t get a job in your chosen industry, you may
end up.
3. If you aren’t using your skills, this will affect
4 If you earn a lower salary, you wan't have such a good.
5 This makes it easier to...
6 You may no longer have... of. in your job.
2 a @))i0. Listen to the second part of the interview.
Which image ad does Ryan talk about? What advice
does it relate to?
b Listen again. Circle the correct option, a-c.
1 Ryan suggests further training so that
2 you have some qualifications.
b you have the best sklls for your industry
© you can get a government grant.
2 He suggests travelling on public transport because
‘a you may make a useful contact.
b there are lots of job opportunities in transport.
«it’s cheaper.
3. The fist thing you need to start your own business is
a a boss to manage it.
money to invest init
to be working in a similar industry.
4 When did the flower shop start to make money?
2 After 18 months.
b When the owner's grandmother died,
It never made any money. 3 @ workin pars. the interviewer ass listeners to phone in with
thelr comments. What comments would you make about
1 the problems of low job satisfaction?
2. dong further taining to improve your skis?
3 getting money t start your ovn business?
VOCABULARY: business & finance
1 Match the words in the box to definitions 1-6.
benefits capital expenses grant profit return
1 the money a business makes after it pays all its costs
2 money given by an organisation, e.g. the government,
for a particular purpose
3 payments or advantages you get as an employee in
addition to your wages
money you get back after investing in something,
5 funds or money you use to start a business or invest
in something
6 the day-to-day costs of running a company
2. @ workin pairs. answer the questions. Do you know
anyone who ges really good benefits inher job?
Tey ee eet
that nds of things people recive grants for?
what expenses a smal shop usualy has?
how to ealulate how much capital you'd need to star a business?
8 good way to get a high return onan investment?
{atch 1-7 to a-g to make collocations.
debt
in (@ business)
costs/the cost of
through college
aservice
aloan
a business
run —_
setinto
provide
repay
cover
invest
pay your way
w
SAnkGo Se Otsu NS
4 a Complete the email with the correct form of collocations 1-7 in 3.
Dear Business Guru,
Im 21 and | have money worries. have
got... into... debt to ® through
college. 'm in my final year and | need a way to
the of my education and a huge loan.
'm thinking of starting a company to design websites,
but | need some capital. | think I'l be able to ©)
an excellent _ but | need to find people to
© in my idea. Unfortunately | don’t know anything
about “a business, What should | de?
Kei
b &) work in pairs. What advice would you give Kai?
SPEAKING
a
a @ Workin pairs. Answer the questions
1 What does the image show?
2 Whe do you tink made the biboars? Why?
3 Who's aimed a?
4 Doyouthink vas success?
vinyrny not?
Check your ideas on page 160.
‘a Think of a way to make a company
interested in you in order to get your dream
Job. Think about
‘© what medium you will use: poster, leaflet,
networking ste, etc.
‘© what message it will contain to get their
attention
‘© whether it will contain an image.
bb @® Present your ideas to the class. which
idea do you tink would be most effective?
why? 10.4 FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE:
PNY ee 1 Sls
TUNE IN
1a @ Work in pairs. where are the people in the
images? How do the situations relate to the lesson title?
bb Answer the questions.
‘© When was the last time you arranged for something to
be done for you?
‘© What was it for? What questions did you need to ask?
2 a @ work in pairs. choose one of the images. What
do you think the people are saying? Write a short
conversation.
b Read out your conversation. Ask the class to guess
the correct image.
3. a @))r0< Listen to conversations 1-3. Match them to
images acc.
b Check your answers to 1a. Did the speakers ask any
of the questions from the conversations the class wrote
in2z
FOCUS ON LANGUAGE
4 a Match 1-9 to a-i to complete the sentences.
1 What's your minimum+— a for the job?
2 Could you tell me b delivery service?
3 What documents doIneed?
4 Willi need to pay this to be delivered?
5 (idlike to get a quote © adeposit?
for f replacing the windows
6 Doyouhaveabudget | in my flat.
7 Istherea discount Ng rental period?
8 Doyouhaveanextday your daily rate?
9 Could | arrange for 1 itt pay cash
Listen again and check. Which sentences in 4a
1 arerelated to Money? 2 nae nas
2 ask about a service?
5 What were the answers to the questions in 4a? Listen
‘again and check.
OVER TO YoU
6 a Workin pairs. choose a role and act out the
situation.
Student A
‘You need to hire a minibus for a camping
weekend with friends. You need to know
the minimum rental period
© the daily rate
* if you can get a quote
* if you need to pay 2 deposit
* if they offer a cash discount
* what docunents you need.
Phone the rental company to find out the
information.
lied ll LL
Student B
see ee ae
Sa eee
peice cass.
ta 230
inet £360
dines #50
aah dict Na Follett be mad by clot
ted
eee
Se eee
b Swap roles and act out the situation again. WRITING TASK: A SURVEY REPORT
TUNE IN
1 Work in pairs. When was the last time you
answered a survey? What type of survey was it?
Do you like doing surveys? Why/Why not?
2 Read the survey report. Answer the questions.
1 what was the
survey about?
2. What kind of
people completed
the survey?
3. What did people
a) lke? b) not lke?
4 Was the surveya
success? Why/Why
not?
PREPARE FOR TASK
3 Complete the survey with phrases a-
a abouta third
over half
small number of people
‘What respondents dislike most
‘As you might expect
‘with one exception
Here are the results of eur survey.
In conclusion
ne of our most interesting results,
‘The vast majority
We surveyed a sample of
What respondents like most
4 a QD Work in pairs. write eight survey
questions to find out about the shopping
habits of your class. Think about
what shops people visit
when/how often they shop
‘what products they shop for
how much money they spend
how they usually pay
if they're happy with the service they receive
Tow a ou usa pay
eee
er
© inteew ha the das eh Hakone
Of the responses. Then compare your findings
with your partner.
Task
5
‘Arbon village store & restaurant survey report
Now that many tourists are visting Arbon village, we
decided to ask hotel guests staying in July and August
‘about the local store and other facilities.
© Here are the results of our survey,
® 110 people.
os (103) said thet overall they
were very happy with the store,
a is the proximity of the store
and the fact that it provides a pleasant meeting point. This
Is closely followed by the excellent choice of products.
Co) fs that prices are too
high, especialy for sun cream. This is reflected by
(34) of respondents.
many parents are worried about
protecting their children from sunburn and thought the
prices were unreasonable.
a
There was also ©. (5) who would
like to see extenced opening hours in the store.
Exervone wos happy withthe local restaurant,
‘A customer complained that it
had run out of Fresh Fish when he visited
so (57) of our respondents said
they would return next year. was
that, on average, visitors from this country spend mare
per day ($35) than visitors from overseas.
= this year's survey has provided
a great deal of new information about visitors to Arbon.
village, and it would be useful to carry out a similar survey
next year.
\Write a report of your survey results. Use the survey report in 2 as
a model. Include some of the expressions in 3.
Write a brief introduction.
Divide your report into paragraphs.
‘© Include an interesting result.
Write a conclusion,
REPORT BACK
Read each other's reports. What were the most surprising results?
ry
or ae
a Work in pairs. Look at the images and answer the
questions.
Where would you see each keyboard or keypad?
Which have you used in the last 24 hours?
Which have you never used?
Can you think of any other examples of keyboards and
keypads in everyday use?
a) Listen to someone talking about a new
keyboard. Match it to one of the images, a-f.
b Complete the notes about the keyboard. Then
‘compare your answers with a partner.
Naooe:
Moin feature
Origin ofthe ide
—
3 a Look at the words in bold and their definitions in
A in the Key VOCABULARY PANEL Mig. Listen again and
complete the sentences.
1 The speaker claims the fast finger keyboard is quite a
breakthrough because.
2 The main drawback of early alphabetical keyboards
The inventor got her brainwave when.
Ithas not been a commercial success because
Early adopters say.
The speaker asks if we think this gadget is just another
‘gimmick or.
Work in pairs. Answer the questions.
Do you think the keyboard is just another gimmick?
Why/Why not?
What was the last piece of new technology you bought?
Why did you buy it?
Are you usually an early adopter? Why/Why not?
an you think of any new techinological breakthroughs
in the news recently? Are they genuine breakthroughs or
just gimmicks? Work in pairs. Complete B and Cin the Key vocasuLary
panei Mi
© work in groups. Think about your first computer or
mobile phone. Answer the questions.
1
How was it different from the one you have today?
Think about
° size
© speed
« internet connection
© programs (graphics, etc)
© games.
| remember our frst cony
turned it on.
‘Was there anything you preferred about the old model?
If yes, what?
ter took ages to start when you
Mi KEY VOCABULARY |
Talking about ideas & inventions
A Key nouns
brainwave a sudden very good idea
breakthrough a discovery ora solution toa
problem
commercial success something that sells a
lot and makes a lot of money
drawback a disadvantage
early adopters people who buy/use new
high-tech products when they frst appear
on the market
gadget a small mechanical or technological
device or tool
gimmick something thatis intended to draw
attention, butis not really useful
B Word building: -al/un-
* Add-al to the nouns in the box to form adjectives.
convention inspiration logic
nature origin tradition
traditional
‘© Which of the adjectives can you use to describe the
fast finger keyboard?
‘© Look at the adjectives again. Which can you not add
the prefix un- to? Which negative prefix can you
add?
Getting ideas
© Underline expressions for ‘getting ideas’ in
transcript 11.1 on page 166. Complete 1-4 with
the words in the box.
got out struck Up
Vit them that,
2 They figured avay to,
3 Someone came with the idea of..
4 The inventor the Idea from...
+ @ Minko a problem you had to solve recently.
How did you find the solution? Use the expressions
to explain the situation to a partner.
on INVENTION OF THE YEAR
SPEAKING & READING
1 @ Work in groups. Look at the images of
candidates for the Invention of the Year award. a
What do you think these inventions do?
2 a @ Workin pars. student A, turn to page 159.
Student 8, turn to page 161. Read the biog post and
check your ideas in
'b Complete the chart for your invention.
Engkey Waterboxx
Inventor
Nationality
Purpose of
invention
Place(s) used
Cost
3a @ Work in pairs. te your partner about your
invention. Use the chart in 2b asa guide
b Read about the other invention. Make a note of,
any information your partner left out.
_
‘|
i
e
4. Choose Engkey, Waterboxx, Both or Neither and the
correct options to complete sentences 1-5.
1 was / were invented to solve an SI
‘environmental problem,
;
Vy
2 i$ /are used in the countryside.
2 fhas / have some limitations in its /theit
4 Was / were designed to make people
behave better
5 was / were invented by an amateur
scientist.
5 “Workin groups, Which invention do you think
should win the award? Why?
GRAMMAR
1a Read sentences a and b. Answer the questions for each
sentence.
a Engkey isthe sort of teacher who doesn’t accept errors,
b Pietr Hoff has come up with an intriguing innovation, which
he called the Waterboxx.
1. What do the phrases in bold describe?
2 Ifyou take away the words in bold, does the sentence still
make sense?
Read the Grammar PAN’
1. adefining relative clause?
2 anon-defining relative clause?
MW . Which sentence in 1a has 2. a Complete the text with relative pronouns.
1's here at last, the invention ®whichithat
‘everyone's been waiting for. The world’s first
3D television doesn’t require you
to wear glasses has hit the market! Toshiba,
o has long been a leader in the
home entertainment industry, has launched
two models. The pictures are created with
multiple Tenses direct light from
the screen to points in front of the TY. The test
audience at the trade show, © had
originally watched Avatar in 3D at the cinema,
said they loved seeing it again on the new
b Look again at relative clauses 1-5 in 2a. Answer the
‘questions for each one.
1 Is itdefining or non-defining?
2 Can you omit the relative pronoun?
3 a Complete sentences 1-4 so they are true for you. Add
‘commas if necessary.
11 The most famous inventor from my country is.
who :
2 The last electronic device | bought was a
which...
3 My first English teacher was
whose lessons
4 At the weekend | often go to where
b SGP Compare your answers with a partner.
fl Revative clauses
We use relative dauses to give more information about a
person or abject.
Defining relative clauses
In defining relative causes
1 the sentence isnot complete, or does not make sense,
without the extra information:
Engkey can only corect mistakes which are already in its
database
2 that can replace who or which.
sa bucket that has a cover with two holes in it
3 ifthe word who, which or that (the relative pronoun) is.
the object of the relative clause, It can be omitted:
Ithas a tough teaching technique (whichythat) the students
sometimes don't expect!
Non-defining relative clauses
Non-defining relative clauses
1 give additional information. The sentence stil makes
sense without ths information:
Dr Choi-taek sa specialist n robotics, which i Increasingly
important in his country.
2 give extra information on the whole sentence:
‘The kids think their teacher sounds rather robotic tay,
which is hardly surprising,
3 are separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma.
Nore We can't use that ar omit the relative pronoun in
rnon-defining relative clauses.
See page 150 for grammar reference and more practice.
PRONUNCIATION: relative clauses
1 @)n.2 Listen to two sentences. what differences do
you notice inthe intonation?
1 The invention which won the award helps the envionment
2 The invention, which won the award, help the environment.
2. a Listen again. How does the speaker's intonation
change the meaning?
b Practise saying the sentences with the correct
intonation.
3. Practise reading the text in Grammar 2a with the
correct intonation.
SPEAKING
1a G) work in pairs. What do you think has been the
most important invention in the last 100 years? Why?
b Share your answer with the class. Which invention
did most people choose? GADGETS FOR ALL Pe
LISTENING
1 a ) Work in pairs. Look at the gadgets in the
images. What do you think they do?
b -@p))ns tisten to a podcast about the gadgets.
‘Number them in the order they are mentioned.
Were you right about their uses?
2 Listen again. which gadget, a~
recommend
1 for someone who travels with a laptop?
2 asatreat for herself?
3 for someone who plays computer
games?
4 for a young child?
5 for someone with a hand or arm injury?
6 fora forgetful person?
, does Gabrielle
3a Work in pairs. Complete the descriptions of the
gadgets
1 This automatic can opener can be operated using only
hand. tt opens and jars, as
well as tins,
2 The pet drinking fountain is very simple. Just
connect it toa supply. The simple
-sensitive pad activates the fountain and
your pets can get themselves a drink whenever they
want.
| as well! The WiFi logo on the front of the T-shirt
| 4 Computer games take on a whole new dimension with
Scentsciences. Simply hook it up to your
and you will not only be able to see and hear your
latest games, you'll be able to them too!
5 This fun little gadget moves its intime to
any sounds it picks up. Great for ~buta
hit with adults as well
5 The 3D version of the Nintendo DS has
been very successful, combining great 3D.
With the ability to record your awn short 3D fim
b Listen again and check.
4 &® Workin small groups. Discuss the questions.
Would you buy any of these gadgets? If yes, who for?
Hf 0, why note
‘When was the last time you bought a gadget? What
‘was it? Who wasit for? VOCABULARY: describing gadgets
11 Look at sentences 1-6 from the audio. Which image, a~f, do they describe?
thas a touch-sensitive pad
It's a lightweight, white, plastic box.
It’s very cool, with a rounded, black, metallic design.
tsa slim, handheld device,
Its a little, high-tech box.
It’s a truly cutting-edge piece of hardware.
N
»
© Workin pairs. Take turns to explain the meaning ofthe words in bold in
b How many objects can you describe using the words in 1? Make a list.
touch-sensitive — lamp, keyboard, switch
3. Look again at your list in 2b. Which of the objects do you have? Which would you
like to have? Why?
SPEAKING & LISTENING
11 Work on your own. Make alist of all the electrical appliances and gadgets you
have used in the last 24 hours. Use the images to help you.
2 a @ Workin pairs. Compare your lists. Divide the 4. Listen again. Make alist of the things she uses the
items into groups used for gadget for. How did living without the gadget change
© work © study © fun her life?
* householdfevenday chores © other.
5 a @ imagine you have agreed ve without your
b Decide which appliance or gadget is most important in favourite appliance or gadget for a week, as part of an
each group, and why. experiment. Discuss the questions.
«What impact woul his have on your day-to-day life?
ibs React crete tc Vote on 5 Wout any areas of you fe improve? if yes, which ones?
the number one most important appliance or gadget.
How?
bb sb) tisten to someone talking about an b Present your ideas to the clas. Would most people
important gadget. Answer the questions. feel bette ueioreer iT
1 Ist the same as the gadget you voted for in 3a?
2 Why did she give the gadget up for a week?
3 What did she miss most
4. How did she feel about giving it up? TEAMWORK
SoUESOLY
he first thing you notice when you walk into a
modern classroom is the noise and energy, Ive
never seen such chaos! Today's children discuss and
share ideas, and find solutions to problems. it seems
a different world to the classroom of old where
children sat for long periods with their heads down.
(___ How has such a huge change come about in
justa single generation? Technology les at the root
In the past, many school subjects, like History,
focused on learning and memarising facts. Today,
information is easier to obtain, and memorising
facts and details is not so important. In History, for
example, lessons now concentrate on interpreting
SPEAKING & READING
1 a @ work in groups. Read the quote. Do you agree
with it? Why/Why not?
‘Young people growing up in a digital age prefer
working in teams to working on their own.
'b What is the connection between the quote and the
images? Which image is most similar to the school you
went to?
2 a Read the article quickly. Does the writer agree with
the quote?
bb Read the article again and answer the questions.
1 What is Generation 2
2 What does the writer say about the style of education in
image ar
3 What does the writer say about the style of education in
image b?
Practise so/suci
ETALK ABOUT EDUCATION INTHE PasT NOW
events and documents from the past. Class time is
spent on discussion and project work.
Working collaboratively ike this also prepares people
for the modern working world. In a computerised
age, many tasks are too complicated to be done by
an individual... Twenty people can brainstorm
more ideas than just one person. Likewise, when
today’s students make decisions, they want to vote
con the best solution. Everyone's opinion should be
heard
Working in teams is completely natural for so many
teens and young adults (the so-called Generation
Y). © Much of their time Is spent online,
interacting with other people via networking sites
or an MMOG (a Massively Multiplayer Online Game,
such as World of Warcraft). This requires ‘people
skills’ which easily translate to the workplace: how
to allocate roles or negotiate to resolve a conflict.
Generation ¥ want feedback as well. A simple grade
is not good enough for them, “That's normal if
you're used to learning by questioning. Many young
people will also give an employer their opinion trom
day one. They know that experience on its own is not
enough to get the job done. Ideas and teamwork are
more important.
‘One downside Is that Generation Y also want the
constant change they are used to from online
Complete gaps 1-6 in the article with sentences a-f.
‘a They want to know why things are right or wrong,
Many people leave a great career for no particular,
reason.
© They've grown up doing it, in schools and online.
4 On the other hand, older generations often don't
understand Generation Y's ability to multi-task.
And to find creative solutions, working as a team is
better.
£ The days of the ‘chalk and talk teacher’ are over.
a @ work in pairs. check your answers to 3. List four
characteristics of ‘Generation Y", according to the article.
b Are you a member of Generation Y? Do you agree
with the description of this group of people? Why/Why
not? environments. Often they will quit a job if it's not
interesting enough to challenge them... They
often complain that ‘the job was just so boring’, but
it's unlikely their parents would have felt lke this.
) ‘A boss is likely to be furious to discover
@ worker checking Facebook when an urgent
deadline is due. But the world has changed. Some
companies think that if they pay their employees
‘enough money, everyone will be happy, but that’s
rot true for Generation Y. They're not in it for the
money. What they want is to feel part of a team,
and to have their voices heard.
GRAMMAR
1a Complete sentences 1-4 from the article with the
words in the box.
boring change chaos teens
1 I've never seen such '
2 How has such a huge
Just a single generation?
‘come about in
3 Working in teams is completely natural for so many
‘and young adults.
4 They often complain that ‘the job was just so
b Check your answers in the article. Look at the
‘words that follow such, so and so many. What part
of speech is each one?
2. Match sentences 1
GRAMMAR PANEL I
in 1a to uses ad in the
Complete the sentences with so or such.
11 My least favourite teacher was Mr Cranston. He taught
badly and was. an impatient
person.
2 Sometimes I'm too perfectionist with my work. | spend
much time checking it that | miss the
deadline,
3 Itwas ‘a complicated problem that our team
didn't manage to solve it in time.
4 | obviously didn’t spend enough time on the report. 've
never received criticism for my work!
Complete the sentences with your own ideas.
Nowadays, there's such alot of.
Education today isso.
Young people today are such...
b GP Work in pairs. Take turns to read your sentences.
Give more information to explain your ideas
NOTICE ewoucH
Notice how enough comes) after an adjective and
2) before a noun:
It’s ust not challenging en
They just don't pay enough money.
i So/sucH
We use so and such to add emphasis an
description:
a) so + adjective/aaverb:
Tie journey was 50 long. He speaks o slow)
») 50+ muchimanyfitefew + noun:
J have so much work to do this afternoon.
tensify a
such + (afan) + (adjective) + noun:
He's suc ye manager
‘We can also use such + noun ta mean ‘this kind of
ve never read such nonsense before.
NOTE: We often use that with so/such to talk about a result
‘or consequence:
The job was so boring that | decided to quit.
‘See page 150 for grammar reference and more practice.
SPEAKING
1 GP Work in groups. Answer the questions.
1 Do you think its easier to learn these things on your own
or in a group? Why?
® irregular verbs in a foreign language
® the basic skills of a sport
© how to assemble flat-pack furniture
how to play a musical instrument
2 Have you ever learned any of the things in 1? How did
you learn it? Were you successful? 11.4 FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: DEALING WITH TECHNICAL PROBLEMS
TUNE IN
1 Read the definition of ‘Murphy's Law’, Do you
have a phrase like this in your language? Do you
agree with it?
Murphy's Law
‘an expression meaning ‘anything that can go
‘wrong will go wrong’
2 a @ Work in pairs. took at the image. What do
you think has gone wrong?
b Have you had problems with a gadget or piece
of equipment recently? What went wrong? How
did you solve the problem?
3. @)ns tisten to conversations 1-4. Which
conversation does the image show?
4. a Answer the questions for each conversation
ins,
1. What is person A's problem?
2 What does person 8 suggest?
b Listen again and check.
FOCUS ON LANGUAGE
5 Complete the sentences from the audio.
1 It says on the box that | them into this
2 I've already tried iin there,
3 Isit meant to the computer
4 Have you tried ‘a media player?
5 I've finally managed to .. this shaver to
work,
6 The instructions say you're supposed to
the battery before you use it
G a Rewrite sentences 1-6 using one of the phrases in
bold in 5.
‘1 What about switching it off, then switching it on again?
Have you tried switching it off, then switching it on again?
2 After alot of effort 've succeeded in assembling the
wardrobe
3 I's written on the packaging that i'l work with any.
operating system.
4 The idea is that you attach the red wire to this switch
here.
5 Does the computer usually make that sound?
6 t've attempted to phone the helpline, but it was busy.
1b @)notisten and check.
(Gstress 99
@))7 Listen to extracts 1-3. Undertine the main stress
1 {sit meant to siow the computer down?
2 I've finally managed to get this shaver to work!
3. You're supposed to charge the battery before you use It.
Listen again and repeat with the correct stress.
OVER TO You
7 @ work in pais. choose ane ofthe situations. Make
a list of four things that could go wrong and possible
Solutions tothe problems.
© working out how to use a new mobile phone
© assembling a lamp or flat pack furniture
‘installing and playing a computer game
«setting up a new music system
8 a @ work in pairs, Act out the situa
in.
Student a
‘Tell your partner what has gone wrong and
ask for help.
Student B
listen to your partner and offer solutions.
‘b GP swap roles. Prepare and act out another
situation in 7. Ed oR See tO a cord
TUNE IN
1 @ Work in groups. Discuss the questions.
© Do you have an e-reader? If yes, what do you read on it?
iF no, why not?
* Do you prefer to use an e-reader, read on a computer or
read printed books, magazines, etc.?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of
e-readers/reading on screen?
2 Look at the images. What do you think are the
differences between the three e-readers?
3 a @))8 Listen to two people discussing the
e-readers. Number the images in the order they
are mentioned.
b Answer the questions.
11 What is the name of each e-reader?
2. Which one does Colin decide to buy?
4. Listen again. Which e-reader
1 Is the largest?
2 has the most functions?
3 is the most expensive?
4 doesn’t have a touch-sensitive screen?
5 can you bend?
PREPARE FOR TASK
5a Work n pairs, correct one mistake in each sentence.
hane
1 On the one/ side, it’s larger than other e-readers.
2 But on another hand, i's Incredibly light and thin.
3. One thing to have In mind, though, is that you can only buy e-books
through Amazon.
From all the options, it has the greatest functionality.
5 ithasa touch-sensitive screen, when the Kindle uses buttons.
6 But for the downside, it costs more than the others
7 Another thing in preference of the Skiff is that it's flexible.
8 They all seem to have the pros and cons.
Check your answers in transcript 11.8 on page 166.
6 imagine you have to choose a present for a friend. Work with
‘a partner who has the same role, A, B or C. Follow the instructions.
1 Student As, turn to page 159.
Student Bs, tur to page 161.
Student Cs, turn to page 161.
2. Discuss your present idea, Make a note of its pros and cons.
{ike the rain poncho. Of all the options, it's the most practical
AND CONS
Task
7 a G work in groups of three, with one
student from each A/B/C group. Take turns
to describe your present idea to the group.
'b Discuss the pros and cons of the three
items, Decide which item to buy as a
present.
(On the downside, it’s not as much fun as the
other two.
REPORT BACK
8 GP Tell the class which present your
‘group chose and why. Which item was most
popular in the class? 12 OUT OF THE ORDINARY
1a @ work in pairs. Look at the images and answer
the questions.
1 What do the images have in common?
2 Which one (fan) appeals to you most? Why?
b Share your ideas with the class. Which image did
‘most people like?
& Workin pairs. Complete A in the Key vocasutary
PANEL MIE Use a dictionary to help you.
a @)))21 Listen to three people talking about the
images. Match speakers 1-3 to images a-c.
b Listen again and answer the questions.
1 What time of day was it?
2 What made the moment so important?
3 What aspect of the story is shown in the images?
4) Q@ work in pairs. complete 8 in the Kev vocasutary
PANEL
5a Think of an example of,
© a breathtaking or stunning view
© an awe-inspiring experience or sight
© an overwhelming emotion,
> @ share your ideas witha partner. Use the
adjectives and intensifier in 5.
6 a Match the extracts to the images.
1. Lwent on this incredible holiday. It was a once in a
time experience,
2. I stopped and stared. It just took my breath away.
3. There's this one memory that really sticks out for me.
an incredible memory.
4 When | got there | just couldn't believe my eyes.
Complete Cin the Key vocaBuvany Pane Bi Ma KEY VOCABULARY
Experiences
A Times of day
‘* Match some of the words and phrases in the box
to the images. Give reasons for your ideas.
dawn daybreak dusk early morning
late afternoon mid-morning sunrise
sunset the dead of night twilight
‘© ©® what do you associate with each of the times
of day? Which time of day is your favourite? Why?
| always associate mid-morning with a coffe break
B Positive adjectives & intensifiers
‘© Read the definitions. Which speaker, 1-3, used each
adjective?
breathtaking | extremely impressive or
stunning beautiful
awe-inspiring making you feel great
respect and admiration
‘emotions, often so strong,
that you cannot think or act
oerieinng aise eee
|
© Check your answers in transcript 12.1 on page 167.
‘What does each adjective describe?
‘© What other descriptive adjectives are used in the
audio? Find examples of the intensifiers used with
them (e.g. truly, totally).
NOTICE aweso/
‘Awesome means extremely good. itis informal
and is used in exclamations to express approval:
‘Awesome! / That's awesomet
7 a Choose one of the expressions in C. Think of a story
‘or an experience that you associate with the expression.
'b Read the transcript on page 167 again and find € Expressions
expressions you can use in your story.
‘© Complete the expressions without looking back at
8 @ workin pairs Tell your partner your story. 6a. Then check your answers.
1 fttook my away
2 ‘just couldn't my eyes
3 one memory that really out for me
4 aonceina.. experience INTERESTING CHARACTERS tnhwolr
SPEAKING
1a @ Work in pairs. Look atthe images.
What are the simlarities and differences?
'b Choose one of the men in the images. An interesting character
Imagine a ‘life’ for him. Discuss the questions. ‘The first time I saw Carlos (as he called himself), he was standing at
© Where is he? Why is he there? the bar, drinking an exotic-looking cocktail. It was tt in the morning.
© Ishe alone or is he waiting for someone? ‘walked up and ordered a coffee.
‘© Why is he smiling? What is he thinking?
That smells nice; he said, ‘Colombian?!
Now I don't usually like being approached by total strangers, but
{ma coffee lover and there was something in his voice that made me
look up. He sounded genuinely interested — and in the coffee, not in
‘We started up a conversation and found we had a lot in common.
He claimed to be. lover of good coffee, a hater of time wasters, a fan
of the simple things in lie.
He suggested having lunch together at the hotel restaurant. had
no other plans and Carlos intrigued me, so Iaccepted. He insisted on
paying for my coffee. [ usually pay my own way, but with Carlos it was
different. Itwas as if he had some kind of power over me.
At lunch he was charming, He spoke intelligently and interestingly
about so many different topics. He explained that he was a writer,
‘working on his next novel. {told him about the latest article | was
writing and how little 1 got paid.
At that point he seemed to become bored and restless. An elderly
Woman came and sat ata nearby table, a wealthy permanent resident
at the hotel. He excused himself and went aver to her table. I don't
know what he said, but she immediately invited him to join her.
didn’t see him again fora couple of days. Not until, thats, theard
‘commotion in the reception area, I went out to see what was going
‘on. The police were arresting Carlos. It turned out he was a confidence
trickster,
So, all that charm, all that fascinating conversation had been a
‘rick! As soon as he'd found out I wasn'ta wealthy tourist, but a poor
journalist, he'd lost all interest, He'd moved on to his next victim,
The police accused Carlos of attempting to
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