Battle of the teens

Warm-up
Battle of the teens
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Module
A. Answer the following questions.
• What kind of clothes do you usually
wear when you go out?
• Have you changed your style lately?
• How many of your clothes are unisex?
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B. Listen to the dialogue and
answer the questions.
1. What is the relationship
between the people?
2. What is Emma wearing?
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Vocabulary
Match the words below with
the items in the picture. Write
the correct number next to the
words. Then, listen and check
your answers.
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belt
ring
scarf
hair band
earring
chain
baggy jeans
plain T-shirt
colourful T-shirt
torn jeans
bracelet
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Discuss:
Are there certain things that boys are better
at than girls? Or girls better at than boys?
Do you think life is easier for boys or girls?
Where can you find the
following in this module?
Go through the pages
and find the pictures.
What’s in this module?
• Teens: What do they talk about on the
phone?
• Is hockey for boys or girls?
• Men’s work or women’s work?
• Finding a new e-pal
• Teen fashion
• Class survey: Do you wear...?
• How would you describe your best friend?
• The people in your life
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1a
Girl talk - Boy talk
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2
Warm-up
Read
Answer the following questions.
• What do you and your friends talk about on the phone?
• Do girls and boys talk about different things?
A. Read the dialogues and decide if the people A-H are boys or girls.
SAY
WHAT?
Teenagers spend a lot of time chatting
on the phone. But do boys and girls talk
about the same things? Do girls gossip
more? Or is it the other way round?
Read these phone conversations and
decide who's talking... Boys? Girls?
Or a boy and a girl?
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2
3
A: ... and what about her jeans?
B: Oh, I know. They're about twenty years old.
A: You're right there. And she usually wears that
awful green top with them.
B: Yeah, it's horrible.
C: Are you watching the game tonight?
D: Of course. My team is playing. Come on United!
C: Do you really think they're going to win?
D: Yeah!
C: But they've got some terrible players and they
always lose.
E: I'm thinking about going to the cinema tonight.
F: Great! What's on?
E: At First Sight. It starts at eight.
F: Isn't that a boring film?
E: I don't think so.
F: Why don't we watch Teen Cop?
E: That's on next week. We can watch it then.
F: OK.
4G: Hi, mate. What are you up to?
H: Not much. I'm just playing my new computer game.
G: Do you fancy going round to Sean's house?
H: No way! I always argue with him.
G: Come on, please.
H: Wait a minute. You just want to see his new camera,
right?
G: No, I don't.
H: Yes, you do. I knew it!
G: Don't be ridiculous!

B. Read again and answer the questions.
Dialogue 1: What don't the speakers like about the girl?
Dialogue 2: What’s on TV tonight?
Dialogue 3: What's on at the cinema next week?
Dialogue 4: Why does G want to go to Sheila's house?
C. Can you find an incomplete sentence in dialogue 2 in activity A?
Underline and complete it.
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Vocabulary
Listen. What do the verbs in bold mean? Match them with the
definitions a-f.
1. At the start of the lesson, our teacher explains what she
wants us to do.
2. My sister spends all of her time chatting to friends on
the phone.
3. Tina held her hand up and yelled, “Taxi!”
4. Why are you whispering? I can’t hear you.
5. My brother and I always argue about what TV programme
to watch.
6. I don’t like Julie. All she does is gossip about other people.
a
b
c shout
d
e
f
talk very quietly
talk informally, usually with a friend
speak angrily because you disagree
talk about other people and their private lives
make somebody understand something
Grammar
Present Simple vs Present Progressive
I can’t help you, I’m studying now.
When my grandparents come to London, they usually stay at a
hotel. But this week they’re staying with us at our new house.
A: Are you coming with us to the cinema? The film starts at 9:00.
B: Sorry, I don’t want to come.
NOTE: Stative verbs (see, like, love, hate, want, need, understand,
know, etc.) are not usually used in the Present Progressive.
Complete with the Present Simple or the Present Progressive of the
verbs in brackets.
1. My friends and I rarely (study) on Saturday
evenings. We usually
(go) out. This Saturday
we
(go) to see an adventure film. We
(love) going to the cinema.
2. A: Excuse me, what time the train to Oxford
(leave)?
B: At 10pm and it (arrive) at 11:30.
3. A: Hey, Thomas. Can you explain this text to me?
I
(not understand) it.
B: Not now, Beth. I (work).
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A. Listen to a telephone conversation
between three teenagers and
answer the question below.
B. Listen again. Read the statements and write
J for Jenny, M for Mark or W for Wendy in
the boxes.
1. I’m having a party on Saturday.
2. I don’t really like basketball.
3. I don’t like Mark’s friends.
4. I bought a new top for the party.
5. I decided to go to the party
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Listen
What’s the main topic
of the conversation?
a. clothes
b. a basketball game
c. a party
in the end.
Speak
Talk in pairs. Imagine you’re on the phone with
your partner. Discuss your plans for tonight.
Use some of the ideas below or your own.
• cinema • football match • party
I’m thinking about going to the cinema
tonight. Do you want to come?
Of course. Which film...? /
No, I don’t think so. I’m watching ...

1b
Who’s the best?
1
Read
A. Look at the picture and guess. What are Kelly, May and Adam talking about? Listen to the dialogue
and check your answers. Then, read it out in groups.
Adam Hi, girls. Is the game over? Are you ready to
go?
May We haven’t even started. The coach is late.
Adam So, you’re going to finish later than usual.
Kelly Definitely. We’re trying to organise a practice
match.
Adam OK, I’ll see you tomorrow then.
Kelly Hold on a minute. We need a goalkeeper. Will
you play in goal for the other team?
Adam Forget it. Hockey is a girls’ game.
Kelly No, it’s not. It’s as popular with boys as it is
with girls.
May I think Kelly’s right. You should play with us.
You play in goal for the school football team.
I’m sure you’re good enough.
Adam Good enough? I’m the best, but I’m tired. I’ve
just finished practice.
Kelly Oh, I get it. You’re scared that the girls will be
too good for you.
May Yeah, I agree. You’re a chicken.
Adam You what?
May You heard.
Adam Right, that’s it. Give me the goalkeeper’s kit.
I’ll show you two what a real goalkeeper can
do. Pick up your sticks and let the game begin.
May Now you’ll pay for all the times you’ve told us
that boys play harder and run faster than girls.
Kelly This is going to be fun.
Adam Yeah! Just one question before we start. How
do I hold the stick?
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B. Look at the words/phrases 1-6 from the dialogue
and match them with the meanings a-f on the right.
1. Definitely.
2. Hold on!
3. Forget it.
4. I get it.
5. You’re a chicken.
6. That’s it.
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Vocabulary
Find the opposites of the verbs below. Use the verbs in the
box. Then, listen and check your answers.
1. start, begin ≠ ,
2. win ≠
3. remember ≠
4. drop ≠
a. You’re scared.
b. OK, I’ve had enough.
c. For sure.
d. I understand.
e. No way!
f. Wait.
C. Read the dialogue again and write T for True or F for False.
1. The girls haven’t finished practice yet.
2. The girls need someone to play in goal.
3. Adam believes that hockey is more popular
with boys.
4. Adam has just finished hockey practice.
5. Adam refuses to play at first but in the end
he agrees.
6. May believes that boys play harder than girls.
7. Adam has played hockey before.
lose finish agree pick up be over forget
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Grammar
Comparison of adjectives and adverbs
Comparative forms
I am taller than my brother.
Tony can run faster than Jenny.
Geography is more interesting than Maths.
Superlative forms
That skyscraper is the tallest building in the city.
Janet is the most popular girl in my class.
(not) as...as
Brad is as good as his sister at Art.
My mum doesn’t drive as carefully as my dad.
less... than / the least...
I think surfing is less exciting than skiing, but
swimming is the least exciting sport of all.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
adjectives or adverbs in brackets.
1. Which is the (long) river in
your country?
2. I always wake up (early) than
my brother.
3. Kentbridge Hotel has got as
(many) rooms as Summerville Hotel.
4. I believe bungee-jumping is
(dangerous) than rock climbing.
5. That castle is the (popular)
sight in my town.
6. Sue did (good) than I did in
the writing competition.
7. The red dress costs (little)
than the green one.
5. disagree ≠
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Pronunciation
Listen and tick (3) the sound you hear.
chat /t/
coach
just
teenager
jeans /d/
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Speak
Talk in pairs. What do you
think about basketball and
mountain biking? Compare
them using the adjectives
in the box.
dangerous
safe
exciting
boring
difficult
easy
popular
tiring
I think football is
more dangerous than
basketball.
I disagree. I
definitely think that
it’s a safe sport and
in my opinion it’s...
I believe...
match
lunch
dangerous
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Write
Write a paragraph comparing the
two sports in the speaking activity.
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1c
At work
1
Warm-up
Answer the following questions.
• What job would you like to have in the future?
• Do you think some jobs are for men and others are for women?
• What is a ‘non-traditional’ job?
2
Read
A. Listen and read. What did Harry and Julie
use to do and what do they do now?
Changing careers
Do you think women can become construction workers? Can men make great midwives? No?
Well, think again. Nowadays, more and more men and women are choosing ‘non-traditional’ jobs
such as these. Harry Carson and Julie Knowles are two good examples.
“I was a lorry driver for eleven years. Then, one
day I decided I needed a change. I was bored!” says
Harry Carson.
Harry was always good with young children so
he went to university to get a degree in Primary
Education. Then, he found a job as a nursery school
teacher but it wasn’t easy in the beginning.
“Most parents don’t want men teaching their young
kids. They think they aren’t suitable for the job,” says
Harry. But he soon became the most popular teacher
in the school and the kids just love him.
“Storytime is their favourite,” says Harry. “I love
reading stories and they love listening. So, everyone’s
happy.”
Julie Knowles is fluent in French and Spanish, so a
degree in European languages was the natural choice
for her. She wanted to become a teacher. Well, at
least that’s what she thought.
“In my second year I joined a welding class, just for
a laugh. But I soon started enjoying my new hobby.
I used to spend more time welding than studying,”
she says.
In the end, she gave up university to become a fulltime
welder. “I realised that that was what I wanted
to do for a living,” she says. “However, working with
men isn’t always easy. They think I’m not as good as
them. But I’m so happy I found a job I really like.”
B. Read again and complete the sentences below.
1. Harry decided to get a different job because he didn’t like working as .
2. Most of the parents didn’t think Harry was .
3. The children’s favourite time is when Harry .
4. In the beginning Julie wanted to become .
5. Julie took up welding as a and then made it her full-time .
6. Julie thinks it’s sometimes difficult to work .
C. Why does the writer use the examples of Harry Carson and Julie Knowles? What point is he trying to make?
D. Think of somebody you know who has a non-traditional job. What does their job involve?
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Candidates must
• be available to work weekends
• have motorbike licence
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Grammar
Past Simple
A: What did you do last night?
B: We went to the cinema. We watched a
science-fiction film but we didn’t like it.
Complete with the Past Simple of the verbs in brackets.
1. When Uncle Fred (be) thirty years old,
he
Vocabulary
Read the job advertisements below and complete the blanks with the
words in the box. Then, listen and check your answers.
• Pizza delivery person • Babysitter • Internet café waiter/waitress
(give) up his job as a reporter and
(become) a chef.
2. A: What time you (get)
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Candidates must
• be good with children
• have previous experience
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home last night?
B: At eleven. I (work) overtime again.
Speak
Look at the information given
about Roy Collins below and
the three advertisements in the
vocabulary activity above. Talk
in pairs and decide which job
Roy is more suitable for.
Name Roy Collins
age 17
qualifications Speaks Italian and French
experience Part-time shop assistant
interests • Computer games
• Reading
age 17
Roy Collins
Used to
When I was young,
I didn’t use to live here.
I used to live in Ireland.
I think Roy is more suitable for a…
Why?
Because he…
I disagree. I think he…
Name
s English and
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Candidates must
• be fluent in Spanish
• have people skills
• have computer skills
• be available to work
overtime
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A. Read the tip. Can you think of some more
phrases for each part?
TOP
Write
TIP
When you’re writing an
informal letter/e-mail to a new
penfriend/e-pal to introduce
yourself, follow the plan below.
GREETING
• Greet the person you’re writing to.
Dear Paul, Hi Kelly,
OPENING PARAGRAPH
• Give information about how you found
the person’s name and address. Use
phrases like:
I found your name and address in ...
magazine.
... gave me your name and address.
I’m happy we’ll be penfriends/e-pals.
MAIN PART (2-3 paragraphs)
• Give information about yourself (name,
age, nationality, appearance, family,
friends, where you live, school or work,
qualifications, interests).
• Ask questions to find out about your
new penfriend/e-pal.
CLOSING PARAGRAPH
• Ask the person to write back. Use
phrases like:
Waiting for your letter/e-mail.
I’m looking forward to hearing from
you.
That’s all about me for now. Write
back soon.
SIGNING OFF
• Use a signature ending and your first
name below that.
Yours,
Bye for now,
Betty
Mark
Best wishes,
Ted
Take care,
Karen
Remember
If you use a computer to write your letter
or e-mail, you can use a spellchecker to
check your spelling.
B. Imagine you saw the following advertisement in
a computer magazine. Write an e-mail to Anna
introducing yourself. Follow the plan above.
e-pal wanted
My name is Anna and I’m 15 years old. I live
in London and I’m interested in computers.
Please write to: anna.b@email.net
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1d
Teen trends
1
1
Warm-up
A. Answer the following questions.
• What kind of clothes do you usually
wear when you go out?
• Have you changed your style lately?
2
B. Listen to the dialogue and
answer the questions.
1. What is the relationship
between the people?
2. What is Emma wearing?
2
Vocabulary
Match the words below with
the items in the picture. Write
the correct number next to the
words. Then, listen and check
your answers.
belt
ring
scarf
hair band
earring
chain
baggy jeans
plain T-shirt
colourful T-shirt
torn jeans
bracelet
4
5
3
6 7
9
10
8
11
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a
3
3
Read
A. Read the text quickly and match the headings a-e with the paragraphs
1-4. There is one extra heading which you do not need to use. Then,
listen and check your answers.
b What
Jewellery not c
that’s ‘in’ to wear
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d We jeans e What to wear on
TOP
Rings and earrings are great,
but remember with accessories,
less is more. Bracelets are
definitely ‘in’ and all girls like
chains. You can even create
your own accessories using
stones or sea shells.
In the past, only factory
workers used to wear these
trousers but now everyone
wears them, any time, any
place. Casual, torn, baggy or
even formal ones decorated
with stones, they’re a favourite
with boys and girls everywhere.
B. Read again and find:
1. two things you can use to make
your own accessories:
_______________________
2. what you can print on T-shirts: _______________________
3. four types of jeans: _______________________
4. four types of accessories: _______________________
5. what sportswear companies let
people do:
Every teenager loves T-shirts.
They are never out of fashion
and they’re always comfy. You
can even print your own design
or photo on them. Colourful or
plain, you can wear them just
about anywhere.
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2
Comfortable
footwear
Teen fashion
Today’s fashion is always changing. It isn’t easy to know what’s
‘in’ and what’s ‘out’ because trends change all the time. Here’s
our guide to trendy teen fashion.
Boots and trainers are always
comfy. You can wear them
with jeans, skirts, shorts or
trousers. Some companies
even let you design your own
trainers. But be careful; always
match them with the style and
colour of your clothes.
_______________________
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Some / Any / No / Every
and their compounds
I’d like some cherries and something
to drink.
I haven’t got any nice belts. Is there
a shop that sells belts anywhere near
here?
There are no museums or cinemas in
my town. It’s boring. There’s nothing
to do.
Every person in my class likes sports.
Everybody finds time for sports.
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Grammar
Circle the correct words.
1. A: I’ve got anything / nothing to
wear to the party. Can I
borrow one of your dresses?
B: Of course. Have a look in my
wardrobe. You’ll find
something / everything for
sure.
2. My sister goes shopping twice a
month. Anyone / No one wants
to go with her because she can
shop for hours and everything /
everywhere she buys is very
expensive.
3. A: I’m looking for my chain. I’m
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sure it’s anywhere /
somewhere in my room.
B: Well, good luck finding it.
Your room is so messy!
I haven’t met nobody /
anybody as untidy as you!
Speak
CLASS SURVEY: Do you wear...?
Go to Pairwork activities.
Write
Write a paragraph about your favourite
clothes and accessories.
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TOP SKILLS
Getting along
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Vocabulary
Listen to the adjectives. Then, match them with
the definitions.
2
Read
A. Below is a
description Paul
wrote about his
sister Kirsten.
Listen, read and
tick the topics
Paul has included.
1. The things he likes about Kirsten.
2. What he does that annoys her.
3. How old Kirsten is.
4. Kirsten’s hobbies.
5. What they do together.
1 bossy
2 calm
3 cheerful
4 stubborn
5 outgoing
6 confident
7 bad-tempered
8 active
My twin sister’s name is Kirsten. Being a twin is great
most of the time, however, it can also be a nightmare.
Kirsten is very calm and she’s a good listener. She’s
the one I turn to whenever I’ve got a problem. When
I’m feeling down, she always helps me cheer up. Apart
from being my sister, she’s also my best friend.
9 polite
10 selfish
a. lively, always busy doing things
b. not excited, nervous or upset
c. not thinking about other people’s feelings
or needs
d. being nice to other people, not rude
e. often angry
f. always telling people what to do
g. not changing your opinion easily
h. feeling sure about what you can do
i. happy and showing it
j. friendly, enjoying meeting other people
Like all best friends, we fight sometimes. Kirsten can
be really stubborn. However, the most annoying thing
about her is that she’s a bit bossy. She often treats
me like a ten-year-old! I can’t stand it.
Kirsten and I are very active. We’re both interested
in the same sports, so we spend a lot of time
together. Kirsten’s favourite pastime is clothes
shopping, but I’m not too keen on that, so we don’t
usually go together. When I need to buy something,
she helps out, of course. She’s got a great sense
of fashion.
I like Kirsten. She isn’t the easiest person to get
along with but we manage.
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B. Read again and answer the
questions.
1. What does Paul do when he’s
got a problem?
2. Who is cheerful?
3. What can’t Paul stand?
4. Who is keen on sports?
5. Why doesn’t Paul go clothes
shopping with Kirsten?
6. What is Paul’s opinion of
Kirsten?
3
Listen
Listen and match the people with
the personality/character which best
describes them. There is one extra
option which you do not need to use.
1. Vic
2. Shelly
3. Ken
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Speak
Talk in pairs.
• is calm and confident.
• is polite and shy.
• is outgoing and
cheerful.
• is rude and selfish.
What’s your brother’s /
sister’s / best friend’s name?
......................
What is he/she like?
Is he/she cheerful, shy,
bad-tempered, etc.?
......................
What’s the most annoying
thing about him/her?
......................
What’s his/her favourite
pastime?
......................
What do you do together?
......................
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Write
A. Read the tip.
TOP
TIP
1. He’s friendly and outgoing.
2. I met her at the youth club.
3. I really like him.
When you’re writing a description of a person, organise
the information according to the plan below.
IntroductioN
• Give some general information about the person (name,
relationship to you).
main part (3 paragraphs)
Describe:
1 his/her good qualities. Use phrases like:
He/She is very/really/quite …
He/She is the one who …
First of all …
Also/In addition/Apart from that …
2 his/her bad qualities. Use phrases like:
He/She is very / a bit …
However …
The worst/most annoying thing about him/her is …
I can’t stand him/her …
3 his/her hobbies and what you do together. Use phrases like:
We’re both interested in …
His/Her favourite hobby/pastime is …
He/She is keen on …
conclusion
• Give your general opinion of this person.
B. Read the sentences below and decide which paragraph each sentence should
be in. Write I for Introduction, M1 for Main Part: paragraph 1, M2 for Main
Part: paragraph 2, M3 for Main Part: paragraph 3 and C for Conclusion.
4. I can’t stand her because she’s so messy.
5. He lives in my street.
6. He can be very rude sometimes.
7. My brother’s keen on making model planes.
C. Write a description of your brother, sister or a friend. Follow the plan above.
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Revision
Vocabulary
A. Match.
1. computer a. driver
2. hair b. worker
3. lorry c. band
4. factory d. person
5. delivery e. skills
B. Choose the correct words.
Score 5
1. It was a really exciting hockey match / stick but
our team didn’t win in the end.
2. Julie has got a choice / degree in primary education.
3. I can’t stand my sister. She’s so bossy / selfish.
She always tells me what to do.
4. In my style / opinion that top doesn’t look good on
you.
5. Mr Jefferson, the coach / goalkeeper, told us we
have practice on Saturday.
6. You’ve got lots of free time. Why don’t you take /
give up a hobby?
Score 7
Grammar
C. Complete with the Present Simple or the Present
Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
1. I can’t hear you. Why you
(whisper)?
2. My cousins (love) being
active. That’s why they
(organise) an adventure holiday for this summer.
3. Cathy (not get along) with
Bill. They
(argue) all the time.
4. What time the library
(close)? I
(need) a book to finish my project.
Score 7
D. Complete with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Luke is the (outgoing)
student in my class. We all enjoy hanging out with him.
2. Keith doesn’t wake up as
(early) as Pam but they both arrive at work at 8:00.
3. I did (bad) than John in
the test because I studied
(little) than him.
Score 4
E. Complete with the Past Simple of the verbs in brackets.
1. James (not pick) me up from the
airport last night so I
(take) a taxi.
2. A: How much you
(pay) for that ring?
B: It (not be) very expensive. Only ¬50.
F. Complete with the words in the box.
somewhere everybody anything no
Now I can...
Score 4
distinguish between permanent and temporary
situations
refer to past habits and situations
express my opinion
make comparisons
talk about clothes and accessories
describe people’s personality
no one
1. I can’t find to wear. All my
clothes are out of fashion.
2. wears baggy jeans
nowadays. They’re in fashion.
3. Martha didn’t get the job because she had
previous experience.
4. Help me look for my ticket. I’m sure it’s around
here .
5. in my class likes football.
They’re all hockey fans.
Score 5
Communication
G. Complete with the sentences a-d.
a. They’re in fashion. b. Forget it!
c. What are you up to? d. She’s keen on jewellery.
Jane Hey, Mary. (1)
Mary I’m looking for a present for Anne. Any ideas?
Jane (2) Why don’t you get her a chain?
Mary (3) They’re too expensive.
Jane What about bracelets? (4)
Mary You’re right and they aren’t as expensive as
chains. OK, let’s go have a look.
Score 8
total Score
40
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