Kingdom Centre Tower (Riyadh)
ENGLISH IN USE KINGDOM
CENTRE
LISTENING SPEAKING
listening & speaking
designer labels air conditioning bargain
sales affordable better quality
street market credit card department store
In.... people can buy... whereas in...
One can find many things at... such as.... whereas...
Prices at... are usually.... than in...
• Where do you like to go shopping?
1. You will hear part of an interview with the CEO (Chief
Executive Officer) of a computer company. What has
he announced?
a. His company wants to give computers to African
students.
b. His company wants to spend more money on
research.
c. His company will help every teenager in Africa
attend secondary school.
2. You hear a man talking about life in the city and life in
the countryside. How does the man feel?
a. He regrets leaving Peckham.
b. He really misses life in the city.
c. He prefers life in the countryside.
3. You hear a man called Glen talking on the phone to his
friend, Roger. What does Glen want?
a. advice on a gift for Carl
b. advice on how to get to the West End
c. advice on what to wear
4. An advertising executive is addressing a secondary
school audience. What point does he want to make?
a. Computer skills are all important.
b. The Internet has changed the business world.
c. Confidence and enthusiasm are important qualities.
5. You overhear two women talking. What do they agree
about?
a. noisy crowds annoy them
b. street markets have goods of better quality
c. air-conditioning makes shopping more pleasant
6. You overhear a man talking to a friend who works in a
café in London. What is the man’s main concern?
a. how different London is from South Wales
b. how expensive lemonade is in London
c. how difficult it is to get by in London
You will hear people talking in six different situations. 1. WARM-UP
For questions 1-6, choose the best answer a, b or c.
• What influences you when you are shopping?
• Do you think people buy more than they need?
• Do you think street markets will one day be replaced by
large supermarkets and shopping centres?
3. FURTHER DISCUSSION
2. FOCUS ON PICTURES
A. Look at the two photographs. Compare the
photographs and say what the advantages of
shopping in places like these are. You can use some
of the words and expressions in the boxes.
B. Look at the photographs again. Which place would
you prefer to shop at?
B
A
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writing
Copy and complete the outline for your letter below.
3. OUTLINE
WRITING A LETTER BASED ON PROMPTS II
When you are writing a letter based on prompts, remember:
to write in an appropriate style.
to include all the information in your notes.
to write between 120 and 150 words.
to check your spelling and grammar.
Greeting:
Opening paragraph:
paragraph 1:
Main Par t
paragraph 2:
Closing paragraph:
Signing off:
• If you were studying in a foreign country, would you rather stay with a host family or in a flat by yourself? Why?
• What do you think are some of the advantages of staying with a host family?
1. DISCUSS
A. You have received a letter from the host family you will be staying with while you are doing a language course in
Germany. Read the letter and the notes you have made to include in your reply. Who is Max Jensen? Why are you
going to write to him?
2. FOCUS ON PURPOSE AND STYLE
Write your letter to Max Jensen based on the outline
you have made (120-150 words).
B. Think about how you will respond to the letter and answer the questions.
1. The letter you write should be...
a. formal
b. informal
c. semi-formal
2. What is the best way to start your letter?
a. Hi Max,
b. Dear Max Jensen,
c. Dear Mr Jensen,
3. In your letter you should...
a. give as much information about yourself as possible.
b. cover all the points in your notes and add any
relevant information.
c. give only the information in your notes and use the
same words.
4. What’s the most appropriate way to end your letter?
a. Yours faithfully,
b. Lots of kisses,
c. Best wishes,
4. WRITING TASK
For greetings and signature endings you can use
in semi-formal letters, see Appendix I.
Dear...
I hope you are well and getting ready for your trip to Germany. We are very excited
that you will be staying with us. Could you tell us when exactly you are arriving so we
can arrange to pick you up from the airport?
There is plenty for you to see and do here in Heidelberg, and we will be happy to give
you a tour of the city and take you to the various museums, galleries and castles. Our
children can’t wait to introduce you to all their friends. By going out, you will have an
opportunity to practise your German apart from your lessons at the university.
If you enjoy the outdoors, we can go on hikes in the nearby countryside at
weekends. It is very pretty. There is a magnificent gorge which winds through the
valley and an enchanting forest. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
I am also wondering if you have any food preferences and, of course, if you are
allergic to anything. So, please let me know.
Anyway, we are looking forward to seeing you soon.
All the best,
Max Jensen
e xplai n a ny fo od
preferenc es and allergies
give details
express
thanks for
offer
yes, sounds
wonderful
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1. PRE-READING
• Do you live in the city centre,
a suburb, a town or a village?
• What do you like most about
the area where you live?
• What might make you move
to a different place?
Discuss.
2. READING FOR GIST
Read the text quickly without paying
attention to the missing sentences. Which
of the following sentences best summarises
Bill’s attitude?
a. He has been missing life in the city since
the first day he moved to the suburbs.
b. He finds some positive aspects to living
in a suburb but he is bored.
c. He is happy with his new way of life.
d. He couldn’t get used to living outside
the city at first but now he’s fine.
reading
READING
3. RECONSTRUCTING A GAPPED TEXT
Read the text again. Complete the gaps 1-7 in
the text with the sentences A-H below. There
is one extra sentence which you do not need
to use.
Α. If they agreed, I would be the happiest
person alive!
B. They understand that the city is an exciting
place for young people.
C. In the city, most people walk everywhere
because the distances are so short, and you
can get anywhere you want on foot.
D. In my old room, half of the posters on the
wall were my brother’s.
E. It seems that people here are a lot friendlier
than they are in the city.
F. There are some shops here but not as many
as there are in the city.
G. My parents were calmer and seemed
happier too.
H. To be honest, I was tired of living in a small
flat and sharing a room with my little
brother.
As a part of our special on Young People Today in
this month’s issue, we asked our readers to write to
us about changes in their daily lives and how they
feel about them. Our first contribution comes from
Bill Morrison, a boy who has just made a drastic
change in his life and is reporting on how he has been
adjusting to it.
My parents had grown tired of city life and decided
to buy a house in a quiet neighbourhood, next to a
large forest. I must admit, I saw red when my parents
first told me. I was furious about my whole life being
turned upside-down. Then, my parents pointed out
some of the benefits of moving to the suburbs, like
living in a bigger house and having my own room.
There was barely enough room to move in
there. So, I slowly warmed to the idea.
The first week was great. I decorated my room just the
way I’d always wanted. What’s more, he didn’t
let me paint the walls in the colours I wanted. So in
my new room, I went wild. I painted the whole room
purple and put up posters of my favourite football
players. Plus, since the room was all mine, I could do
anything I wanted anytime I wanted!
I also got a bike and rode to and from my new school,
something I had always wanted to do in the city, but
my parents felt it was too dangerous. I made friends
easily at my new school. Many people even
smile and wave hello to me when I am walking down
the street, which almost never happens in the city. I
was also excited when I found out that my new school
had a football team, and they needed a new striker. I
tried out for the team right away and they picked me!
I got used to our new home and neighbourhood quite
quickly. My brother and I were spending more time
outside than we ever did when we lived in the city.
I was playing football almost every day and I never
knew how much fun you can have exploring a forest;
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5. POST-READING
• If you were in Bill’s situation, how would you feel about
moving to a suburb?
• Have you ever moved house or experienced a ‘big’
change in your lifestyle? How did you feel about it?
Discuss.
4. GUESSING THE MEANING OF UNKNOWN
WORDS
Find the following words/phrases in the text and
choose the correct meaning a, b or c.
1. drastic (line 5)
a. active
b. extreme
c. slow
2. barely (line 15)
a. certainly
b. fortunately
c. hardly
3. tends to (line 39)
a. takes care of
b. points to
c. worries about
4. lack (line 55)
a. are full of
b. do not have enough of
c. are famous for
5. bide my time (line 68)
a. wait for the time being
b. have a great time
c. have a terrible time
6. hustle and bustle (line 69)
a. quietness
b. dangerous situation
c. busy and noisy activity
I’ve seen so many wild animals. My mother
even planted a little flower garden, which she tends to
every day.
After some time, however, I started to miss some
things from the city. There’s less to do here after
school. Sometimes, in the city, my friends and I would
go to a café, hang out at the skate park or do some
shopping. It was great because it was all so close by.
Where I live now, there is only one café.
Plus, I miss seeing people just walking around.
Here, everything is so far apart that you
usually have to drive.
And of course, I miss my friends from the city. If
only I could visit the city for a weekend! I would do
everything that I can’t do here. I would hang out
with my friends, go to an art gallery, and eat at all my
favourite Chinese and Italian restaurants. I wish I had
realised how many things the suburbs lack. At least, if
I had known I couldn’t do those things here, I would
have taken advantage of my last days in the city and
done more before I left.
I’ve been trying to get my parents to let me visit my
friends but they don’t want me to travel to the city on
my own. We argue about it till we’re blue in the face
but I think they’re coming round. I am already
making plans for everything I want to do. The first
thing I will do is call my best friend, Andy, and get
together and do all the stuff we used to do.
In the future, I want to apply to a university in the
city. My parents are fine with my decision. So,
I guess I’m just going to bide my time in the suburbs
until I can return to the hustle and bustle of city life.
A. Look at the extract from the text on pages 102-103.
What’s the meaning of the expression in bold?
1. EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘TAKE’
...if I had known I couldn’t do those things here, I would
have taken advantage of my last days in the city and done
more before I left.
1. The view of the sea from my hotel room took my
breath away.
2. Sally took the blame for the mistake even though
it wasn’t her fault.
3. My brother has taken an interest in learning Italian;
he’s attending an evening class at the local college.
4. Stephen always takes it for granted that I’ll cook
and clean; he never offers to do anything.
5. The company is taking my application into
consideration.
6. The job offer took me by surprise.
7. Tom was playing in a local team when a talent
scout took notice of him.
8. Nasir takes pride in his work and he gets a great
sense of achievement when he completes a project.
GRAMMAR
Look at the examples below taken from the text on
pages 102-103 and answer the questions that follow.
At least, if I had known I couldn’t do those things here,
I would have taken advantage of my last days in the city
and done more before I left.
1. Does the sentence refer to the present or the past?
2. Did Bill know what things he couldn’t do?
3. Did he take advantage of his last days in the city?
VOCABULARY
1. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES TYPE 3 –
UNREAL PAST II
B. Match the expressions in bold with the meanings given.
a. to happen unexpectedly
b. to think about something before making a decision
c. to feel pleased or satisfied from doing something well
d. to take responsibility for something
e. to surprise in a nice way
f. to find somebody or something interesting
g. to be so used to somebody or something that you
don’t recognise their value
h. to pay attention to somebody or something
A. Look at the phrase in bold below included in the
text on page 102. What do you think it means?
2. IDIOMS WITH COLOURS
I must admit, I saw red when my parents first told me.
1. Jenny was green with envy when she saw her
sister’s wedding dress.
2. The manager gave Steven the green light to
go ahead and hire an assistant to help with his
workload.
3. The two brothers argue till they are blue in the
face.
4. Anne was tickled pink when she heard the good
news.
B. Match the idioms in bold with the meanings given.
5. Omer wouldn’t believe you unless you gave him
some proof in black and white.
6. The deer appeared out of the blue in the middle
of the road and Billy had to swerve to avoid it.
7. The thief was caught red-handed by the police as
he was trying to escape with the stolen jewels.
FOCUS ON USE
Conditional Sentences Type 3 = an imaginary or
unreal situation in the past
if + Past Perfect would, could, might + have +
I wish I had realised how many things the suburbs lack.
1. Did Bill realise how many things the suburbs lack?
2. How does he feel about it now?
FOCUS ON FORM
Look at the examples above and complete the rules
below.
wish / if only +
is used to express regret about something that
happened or didn’t happen in the past.
a. endlessly without achieving the desired result
b. pleased, delighted
c. caught in the act of doing something
d. in written form
e. suddenly, without warning
f. give permission
g. jealous
Grammar Reference p. 139.
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Choose the answer which best fits each gap.
ENGLISH IN USE
2. PRACTICE
Read the following situations and write sentences starting with the words given.
1. I lied to my friend this morning and now I feel bad about it.
If only .
2. Hussein went out in the rain last night and caught a cold.
Hussein wishes .
3. My friends didn’t know I was in hospital so they didn’t visit me.
If my friends .
4. The house we saw last year was beautiful, but unfortunately we didn’t have the money to buy it.
If only .
5. John didn’t attend his cousin’s wedding and now he regrets it.
John wishes .
6. We didn’t arrive at school on time so we missed the class.
If we .
7. My brother didn’t water my flowers while I was on holiday and now they are dead.
If only .
8. He forgot to lock the door and they broke into his house.
If .
1. If his father had known that Jamie was not at school, very angry.
a. he would be b. he was c. he should be d. he would have been
2. I wish sooner that Anna was not a reliable friend.
a. I realised b. I had realised c. I have realised d. I should realise
3. had eaten something lighter! I have a terrible stomach ache.
a. If only I b. If I c. I wish d. I would
4. Majed wouldn’t have given you the keys to his car if you were such a careless driver.
a. only he knew b. he had known c. knew d. he knows
5. Sometimes Conrad wishes he that job offer in the suburbs.
a. hasn’t refused b. didn’t refuse c. will not refuse d. had not refused
6. The worst thing you can do to your friends is take .
a. them into consideration b. them for granted c. the blame d. them by surprise
7. ‘How did your neighbour react when you crashed into his car?’
‘He .’
a. was black and white b. saw red c. was tickled pink d. was out of the blue
8. ‘Is that your brother?’
‘No, my brother’s the one at us.’
a. taking advantage b. appreciating c. waving d. persuading
9. His parents own a cosy little house in the .
a. rink b. suburbs c. contributions d. distance
10. ‘Are you going to buy a new house?’
‘No, I suppose I will my time until prices go down.’
a. tend to b. lack c. bide d. wait
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listening & speaking
LISTENING SPEAKING ... plays a great role in young people’s lives because...
I think the... has the greatest influence on young people
because...
I don’t think many young people are interested in... because...
I believe young people spend a lot of time... so the...
has a great effect on their lives.
I agree but I also think that the...
1. The man is employed as the principal’s
.
2. One thing that causes him stress is
.
3. Another thing that causes him stress is
.
4. He experiences stress
.
5. Stress causes him to be
.
6. He has pain in his
.
7. He thinks that people who suffer from stress should
.
Discuss.
1. WARM-UP
• Many people today complain that they suffer
from stress. Why do you think this is so?
• What can we do to lead less stressful lives?
2. LISTENING FOR GIST
You will hear a man being interviewed
about stress. Which of the following topics
are mentioned?
• what job the man does
• the man’s age
• the man’s family
• the man’s health
• the man’s hobbies
• the man’s opinion of how to avoid stress
3. LISTENING FOR SPECIFIC
INFORMATION
Listen to the interview again and complete
the sentences below.
Look at the pictures. Which of the media do you usually use to
get informed? Which of them do you use for entertainment?
1. WARM-UP
2. SPECULATING AND MAKING A DECISION
Talk in pairs. Imagine that you and your partner are
members of a discussion group and every week you meet
and talk about an issue. This week the topic is the media.
First, talk to each other about the role each of these media
plays in young people’s lives. Then decide which one has
the greatest influence on young people. You can use some
of the words and expressions in the boxes.
surf the Net
download (pictures, files, etc.)
widely used
get informed
• What role do these media play in young people’s lives?
• Which one has the greatest influence on young people?
ENGLISH IN USE KINGDOM
CENTRE
LISTENING SPEAKING
listening & speaking
designer labels air conditioning bargain
sales affordable better quality
street market credit card department store
In.... people can buy... whereas in...
One can find many things at... such as.... whereas...
Prices at... are usually.... than in...
• Where do you like to go shopping?
1. You will hear part of an interview with the CEO (Chief
Executive Officer) of a computer company. What has
he announced?
a. His company wants to give computers to African
students.
b. His company wants to spend more money on
research.
c. His company will help every teenager in Africa
attend secondary school.
2. You hear a man talking about life in the city and life in
the countryside. How does the man feel?
a. He regrets leaving Peckham.
b. He really misses life in the city.
c. He prefers life in the countryside.
3. You hear a man called Glen talking on the phone to his
friend, Roger. What does Glen want?
a. advice on a gift for Carl
b. advice on how to get to the West End
c. advice on what to wear
4. An advertising executive is addressing a secondary
school audience. What point does he want to make?
a. Computer skills are all important.
b. The Internet has changed the business world.
c. Confidence and enthusiasm are important qualities.
5. You overhear two women talking. What do they agree
about?
a. noisy crowds annoy them
b. street markets have goods of better quality
c. air-conditioning makes shopping more pleasant
6. You overhear a man talking to a friend who works in a
café in London. What is the man’s main concern?
a. how different London is from South Wales
b. how expensive lemonade is in London
c. how difficult it is to get by in London
You will hear people talking in six different situations. 1. WARM-UP
For questions 1-6, choose the best answer a, b or c.
• What influences you when you are shopping?
• Do you think people buy more than they need?
• Do you think street markets will one day be replaced by
large supermarkets and shopping centres?
3. FURTHER DISCUSSION
2. FOCUS ON PICTURES
A. Look at the two photographs. Compare the
photographs and say what the advantages of
shopping in places like these are. You can use some
of the words and expressions in the boxes.
B. Look at the photographs again. Which place would
you prefer to shop at?
B
A
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writing
Copy and complete the outline for your letter below.
3. OUTLINE
WRITING A LETTER BASED ON PROMPTS II
When you are writing a letter based on prompts, remember:
to write in an appropriate style.
to include all the information in your notes.
to write between 120 and 150 words.
to check your spelling and grammar.
Greeting:
Opening paragraph:
paragraph 1:
Main Par t
paragraph 2:
Closing paragraph:
Signing off:
• If you were studying in a foreign country, would you rather stay with a host family or in a flat by yourself? Why?
• What do you think are some of the advantages of staying with a host family?
1. DISCUSS
A. You have received a letter from the host family you will be staying with while you are doing a language course in
Germany. Read the letter and the notes you have made to include in your reply. Who is Max Jensen? Why are you
going to write to him?
2. FOCUS ON PURPOSE AND STYLE
Write your letter to Max Jensen based on the outline
you have made (120-150 words).
B. Think about how you will respond to the letter and answer the questions.
1. The letter you write should be...
a. formal
b. informal
c. semi-formal
2. What is the best way to start your letter?
a. Hi Max,
b. Dear Max Jensen,
c. Dear Mr Jensen,
3. In your letter you should...
a. give as much information about yourself as possible.
b. cover all the points in your notes and add any
relevant information.
c. give only the information in your notes and use the
same words.
4. What’s the most appropriate way to end your letter?
a. Yours faithfully,
b. Lots of kisses,
c. Best wishes,
4. WRITING TASK
For greetings and signature endings you can use
in semi-formal letters, see Appendix I.
Dear...
I hope you are well and getting ready for your trip to Germany. We are very excited
that you will be staying with us. Could you tell us when exactly you are arriving so we
can arrange to pick you up from the airport?
There is plenty for you to see and do here in Heidelberg, and we will be happy to give
you a tour of the city and take you to the various museums, galleries and castles. Our
children can’t wait to introduce you to all their friends. By going out, you will have an
opportunity to practise your German apart from your lessons at the university.
If you enjoy the outdoors, we can go on hikes in the nearby countryside at
weekends. It is very pretty. There is a magnificent gorge which winds through the
valley and an enchanting forest. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
I am also wondering if you have any food preferences and, of course, if you are
allergic to anything. So, please let me know.
Anyway, we are looking forward to seeing you soon.
All the best,
Max Jensen
e xplai n a ny fo od
preferenc es and allergies
give details
express
thanks for
offer
yes, sounds
wonderful
101
1. PRE-READING
• Do you live in the city centre,
a suburb, a town or a village?
• What do you like most about
the area where you live?
• What might make you move
to a different place?
Discuss.
2. READING FOR GIST
Read the text quickly without paying
attention to the missing sentences. Which
of the following sentences best summarises
Bill’s attitude?
a. He has been missing life in the city since
the first day he moved to the suburbs.
b. He finds some positive aspects to living
in a suburb but he is bored.
c. He is happy with his new way of life.
d. He couldn’t get used to living outside
the city at first but now he’s fine.
reading
READING
3. RECONSTRUCTING A GAPPED TEXT
Read the text again. Complete the gaps 1-7 in
the text with the sentences A-H below. There
is one extra sentence which you do not need
to use.
Α. If they agreed, I would be the happiest
person alive!
B. They understand that the city is an exciting
place for young people.
C. In the city, most people walk everywhere
because the distances are so short, and you
can get anywhere you want on foot.
D. In my old room, half of the posters on the
wall were my brother’s.
E. It seems that people here are a lot friendlier
than they are in the city.
F. There are some shops here but not as many
as there are in the city.
G. My parents were calmer and seemed
happier too.
H. To be honest, I was tired of living in a small
flat and sharing a room with my little
brother.
As a part of our special on Young People Today in
this month’s issue, we asked our readers to write to
us about changes in their daily lives and how they
feel about them. Our first contribution comes from
Bill Morrison, a boy who has just made a drastic
change in his life and is reporting on how he has been
adjusting to it.
My parents had grown tired of city life and decided
to buy a house in a quiet neighbourhood, next to a
large forest. I must admit, I saw red when my parents
first told me. I was furious about my whole life being
turned upside-down. Then, my parents pointed out
some of the benefits of moving to the suburbs, like
living in a bigger house and having my own room.
There was barely enough room to move in
there. So, I slowly warmed to the idea.
The first week was great. I decorated my room just the
way I’d always wanted. What’s more, he didn’t
let me paint the walls in the colours I wanted. So in
my new room, I went wild. I painted the whole room
purple and put up posters of my favourite football
players. Plus, since the room was all mine, I could do
anything I wanted anytime I wanted!
I also got a bike and rode to and from my new school,
something I had always wanted to do in the city, but
my parents felt it was too dangerous. I made friends
easily at my new school. Many people even
smile and wave hello to me when I am walking down
the street, which almost never happens in the city. I
was also excited when I found out that my new school
had a football team, and they needed a new striker. I
tried out for the team right away and they picked me!
I got used to our new home and neighbourhood quite
quickly. My brother and I were spending more time
outside than we ever did when we lived in the city.
I was playing football almost every day and I never
knew how much fun you can have exploring a forest;
1
5. POST-READING
• If you were in Bill’s situation, how would you feel about
moving to a suburb?
• Have you ever moved house or experienced a ‘big’
change in your lifestyle? How did you feel about it?
Discuss.
4. GUESSING THE MEANING OF UNKNOWN
WORDS
Find the following words/phrases in the text and
choose the correct meaning a, b or c.
1. drastic (line 5)
a. active
b. extreme
c. slow
2. barely (line 15)
a. certainly
b. fortunately
c. hardly
3. tends to (line 39)
a. takes care of
b. points to
c. worries about
4. lack (line 55)
a. are full of
b. do not have enough of
c. are famous for
5. bide my time (line 68)
a. wait for the time being
b. have a great time
c. have a terrible time
6. hustle and bustle (line 69)
a. quietness
b. dangerous situation
c. busy and noisy activity
I’ve seen so many wild animals. My mother
even planted a little flower garden, which she tends to
every day.
After some time, however, I started to miss some
things from the city. There’s less to do here after
school. Sometimes, in the city, my friends and I would
go to a café, hang out at the skate park or do some
shopping. It was great because it was all so close by.
Where I live now, there is only one café.
Plus, I miss seeing people just walking around.
Here, everything is so far apart that you
usually have to drive.
And of course, I miss my friends from the city. If
only I could visit the city for a weekend! I would do
everything that I can’t do here. I would hang out
with my friends, go to an art gallery, and eat at all my
favourite Chinese and Italian restaurants. I wish I had
realised how many things the suburbs lack. At least, if
I had known I couldn’t do those things here, I would
have taken advantage of my last days in the city and
done more before I left.
I’ve been trying to get my parents to let me visit my
friends but they don’t want me to travel to the city on
my own. We argue about it till we’re blue in the face
but I think they’re coming round. I am already
making plans for everything I want to do. The first
thing I will do is call my best friend, Andy, and get
together and do all the stuff we used to do.
In the future, I want to apply to a university in the
city. My parents are fine with my decision. So,
I guess I’m just going to bide my time in the suburbs
until I can return to the hustle and bustle of city life.
A. Look at the extract from the text on pages 102-103.
What’s the meaning of the expression in bold?
1. EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘TAKE’
...if I had known I couldn’t do those things here, I would
have taken advantage of my last days in the city and done
more before I left.
1. The view of the sea from my hotel room took my
breath away.
2. Sally took the blame for the mistake even though
it wasn’t her fault.
3. My brother has taken an interest in learning Italian;
he’s attending an evening class at the local college.
4. Stephen always takes it for granted that I’ll cook
and clean; he never offers to do anything.
5. The company is taking my application into
consideration.
6. The job offer took me by surprise.
7. Tom was playing in a local team when a talent
scout took notice of him.
8. Nasir takes pride in his work and he gets a great
sense of achievement when he completes a project.
GRAMMAR
Look at the examples below taken from the text on
pages 102-103 and answer the questions that follow.
At least, if I had known I couldn’t do those things here,
I would have taken advantage of my last days in the city
and done more before I left.
1. Does the sentence refer to the present or the past?
2. Did Bill know what things he couldn’t do?
3. Did he take advantage of his last days in the city?
VOCABULARY
1. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES TYPE 3 –
UNREAL PAST II
B. Match the expressions in bold with the meanings given.
a. to happen unexpectedly
b. to think about something before making a decision
c. to feel pleased or satisfied from doing something well
d. to take responsibility for something
e. to surprise in a nice way
f. to find somebody or something interesting
g. to be so used to somebody or something that you
don’t recognise their value
h. to pay attention to somebody or something
A. Look at the phrase in bold below included in the
text on page 102. What do you think it means?
2. IDIOMS WITH COLOURS
I must admit, I saw red when my parents first told me.
1. Jenny was green with envy when she saw her
sister’s wedding dress.
2. The manager gave Steven the green light to
go ahead and hire an assistant to help with his
workload.
3. The two brothers argue till they are blue in the
face.
4. Anne was tickled pink when she heard the good
news.
B. Match the idioms in bold with the meanings given.
5. Omer wouldn’t believe you unless you gave him
some proof in black and white.
6. The deer appeared out of the blue in the middle
of the road and Billy had to swerve to avoid it.
7. The thief was caught red-handed by the police as
he was trying to escape with the stolen jewels.
FOCUS ON USE
Conditional Sentences Type 3 = an imaginary or
unreal situation in the past
if + Past Perfect would, could, might + have +
I wish I had realised how many things the suburbs lack.
1. Did Bill realise how many things the suburbs lack?
2. How does he feel about it now?
FOCUS ON FORM
Look at the examples above and complete the rules
below.
wish / if only +
is used to express regret about something that
happened or didn’t happen in the past.
a. endlessly without achieving the desired result
b. pleased, delighted
c. caught in the act of doing something
d. in written form
e. suddenly, without warning
f. give permission
g. jealous
Grammar Reference p. 139.
104
Choose the answer which best fits each gap.
ENGLISH IN USE
2. PRACTICE
Read the following situations and write sentences starting with the words given.
1. I lied to my friend this morning and now I feel bad about it.
If only .
2. Hussein went out in the rain last night and caught a cold.
Hussein wishes .
3. My friends didn’t know I was in hospital so they didn’t visit me.
If my friends .
4. The house we saw last year was beautiful, but unfortunately we didn’t have the money to buy it.
If only .
5. John didn’t attend his cousin’s wedding and now he regrets it.
John wishes .
6. We didn’t arrive at school on time so we missed the class.
If we .
7. My brother didn’t water my flowers while I was on holiday and now they are dead.
If only .
8. He forgot to lock the door and they broke into his house.
If .
1. If his father had known that Jamie was not at school, very angry.
a. he would be b. he was c. he should be d. he would have been
2. I wish sooner that Anna was not a reliable friend.
a. I realised b. I had realised c. I have realised d. I should realise
3. had eaten something lighter! I have a terrible stomach ache.
a. If only I b. If I c. I wish d. I would
4. Majed wouldn’t have given you the keys to his car if you were such a careless driver.
a. only he knew b. he had known c. knew d. he knows
5. Sometimes Conrad wishes he that job offer in the suburbs.
a. hasn’t refused b. didn’t refuse c. will not refuse d. had not refused
6. The worst thing you can do to your friends is take .
a. them into consideration b. them for granted c. the blame d. them by surprise
7. ‘How did your neighbour react when you crashed into his car?’
‘He .’
a. was black and white b. saw red c. was tickled pink d. was out of the blue
8. ‘Is that your brother?’
‘No, my brother’s the one at us.’
a. taking advantage b. appreciating c. waving d. persuading
9. His parents own a cosy little house in the .
a. rink b. suburbs c. contributions d. distance
10. ‘Are you going to buy a new house?’
‘No, I suppose I will my time until prices go down.’
a. tend to b. lack c. bide d. wait
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listening & speaking
LISTENING SPEAKING ... plays a great role in young people’s lives because...
I think the... has the greatest influence on young people
because...
I don’t think many young people are interested in... because...
I believe young people spend a lot of time... so the...
has a great effect on their lives.
I agree but I also think that the...
1. The man is employed as the principal’s
.
2. One thing that causes him stress is
.
3. Another thing that causes him stress is
.
4. He experiences stress
.
5. Stress causes him to be
.
6. He has pain in his
.
7. He thinks that people who suffer from stress should
.
Discuss.
1. WARM-UP
• Many people today complain that they suffer
from stress. Why do you think this is so?
• What can we do to lead less stressful lives?
2. LISTENING FOR GIST
You will hear a man being interviewed
about stress. Which of the following topics
are mentioned?
• what job the man does
• the man’s age
• the man’s family
• the man’s health
• the man’s hobbies
• the man’s opinion of how to avoid stress
3. LISTENING FOR SPECIFIC
INFORMATION
Listen to the interview again and complete
the sentences below.
Look at the pictures. Which of the media do you usually use to
get informed? Which of them do you use for entertainment?
1. WARM-UP
2. SPECULATING AND MAKING A DECISION
Talk in pairs. Imagine that you and your partner are
members of a discussion group and every week you meet
and talk about an issue. This week the topic is the media.
First, talk to each other about the role each of these media
plays in young people’s lives. Then decide which one has
the greatest influence on young people. You can use some
of the words and expressions in the boxes.
surf the Net
download (pictures, files, etc.)
widely used
get informed
• What role do these media play in young people’s lives?
• Which one has the greatest influence on young people?
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