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Grammar in use
Future tenses
Grammar Reference
13 Look at the question, then read sentences 1 to 4. Which suggests: a future action already arranged? an intention/plan? an uncertainty/possibility?
a prediction based on evidence?
1The weather is getting hotter and hotter. I’m
going to spend the summer on my yacht.
2I’m touring Malta.
3I don’t know yet. I think I’ll go to Rio.
4I’m working all summer but I’m going to spend a few days in Majorca in September.
14 In pairs discuss your plans for your next holiday. Talk about:
ñ destination |
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ñ people to go with |
ñ length of stay |
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A:Areyoudoinganythingonyour nextholiday?
B:Yes,I’mvisitingafriendinEdinburgh.
A:Thatwillbenice.Isanybodygoingwithyou?
B:Ithinkmybrotherwillcomebuthe’snotsureyet. etc
15 a. Read the sentences below. Which expresses: a request, a promise, a hope, a fear, an offer? Which tense is used in all of these sentences?
1I’m afraid he will be fired if he keeps coming late to work.
2I’ll definitely call you tomorrow.
3Will you help me with the suitcases?
4 I’ll translate it if you like; I speak a little Italian.
5I hope she won’t be late. We haven’t got much time today.
b. Think of another sentence for each use.
The present simple tense can also be used to talk about future events with time words, such as after,
while, before, as soon as, until, unless, when etc. e.g. I’m going to meet some friends afterI finishwork.
Callmeassoonasyouknowwhatyouaregoingtodo.
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I’ll phone you whenI amready. (time word)
Do you know whenhe’llbe back? (question word)
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1Jenny is going to finish her essay before she ..........
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2When ................................................ (Sam/finish) work tonight?
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1plans for next year
NextyearIamgoingtoPortugalfor myholidays.
2ambitions
3predictions about the future of
the world
4hopes/fears for the future
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you take / train rain / stop I / see Tom
you need / help he / work overtime you / lose / passport she / have free time
I / invite him / party we / go out
ask Joanne she / call on us
he / finish / project in time you / get there more quickly report / it immediately
Ifyoutakethetrain,youwillgettheremorequickly.
Competition Game 
b.Chainstory:In teams continue the story using type 1 conditionals. Each correct sentence wins a point. The team with the most points is the winner.
IfTomwinsthecompetition...
TeamAS1: If Tom wins the competition, he’ll win lots of money.
TeamBS1: If Tom wins lots of money, he’ll buy a sports car.etc
22 a. Use the diagram to make up sentences about yourself.
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will definitely will probably could
may might
I’lldefinitelygotoParisthisspring.–I’llprobablyvisitthe
EiffelTower.–Icouldstayina5-starhotel.–Imayvisitthe
Louvre.–Imighthireacar.
b.Use the prompts to make sentences about yourself.
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IfIfindawellpaidjob,Iwillprobablybuyahouse.
The Definite Article
Grammar Reference
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Grammar in use
Prepositions
Appendix 1
24 a. Fill in the correct prepositions, then explain the phrases in bold.
1On the day of the sale, crowds of people gathered before the shop opened, all eager .............
a bargain.
2Anne has really put a lot of
effort ............. planning this holiday, so she hopes she will have a really good time.
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its magnificent Golden Gate Bridge.
7All of our agents are experienced
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8Let’s speak to Jeff. He’s an
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b.Fill in the correct preposition, then choose any five of the phrases and make up sentences using them.
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Phrasal Verbs
Appendix 2
25 Fill in the correct particle, and explain the phrasal verbs.
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Multiple Choice Cloze
26 Read the text and circle the answer A, B, C or D, which best fits each gap (1-15). There is an example at the beginning (0).
Look at the title
of the text to get an idea of what the text is about.
Read the text once to get the general idea. Read the text again, looking at the words before and after each gap. Then, look at the choices and decide which word fits best. Do not leave any blanks. Finally, read the completed
text to see if it makes sense.
The four-hour rail journey to Machu
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Error Correction
27 Read the text below and look carefully at each line. If the line is correct, put a tick ( ). If it has a word that should not be there, write this word on the line, as in the examples.
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Key-Word Transformations
28 Complete the second sentence using the word in bold. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1We are grateful for all your help in the matter.
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Idioms & Fixed Phrases
29 a. Fill in the words from the list. Then try to explain the phrases in bold.
ñfeet ñ time ñ suitcase
ñmove ñ line ñ weather
1 This new job in sales means that I’ll have to live out of a
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b.Are there similar idioms in your language? What are they?
30 Underline the correct word and then explain the phrases.
1 That’s what we like about Phoebe. She’s willing to lend an ear/eye and give her advice.
2It’s early days/times yet. Pete has not yet made his decision.
3I can’t believe you’re going on a cruise this summer; it must be costing thefortune/earth!
4You have to see that new film at the Rialto; I was on the corner/edge of my seat until the very end.
5We’re finding it really difficult to make ends meet/together since Jason lost his job at the factory.
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Listening & Speaking skills
31 
Listen to the advertisement for a holiday in Wales and fill in the missing information. Do not use more than three words in each gap.
Read each sentence carefully. Try to think of
what information is missing e.g. a name, a number etc. Listen and start filling
in. Remember you can write up to three words. What you write must fit grammatically in the sentence and make sense. Listen again and fill in the other answers. Check what you have written.
2What was the first place he went? A To the beach.
B To the hotel.
C To the Carnival.
3What does Dave say about the dancers? A They were tireless.
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many 5 
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in the restaurant. 4th. SPECIAL OFFER
32 a. Look at the pictures and, in pairs, discuss the points listed.
4How long does Carnival last? A 10 hours.
B 10 days. C 5 days.
5What does Dave say about the nightlife? A It’s an interesting mix.
B He didn’t go out much.
C The nightclubs were great.
6What is Janet going to do? A Take some photos.
B Look at some photos.
C Get some photos developed.
34 You have just come back from a trip. Tell a friend of yours:
ñwhy you went there
ñhow you got there
ñhow long you stayed and where
ñwhat you did during your stay
ñways of spending your free time
ñhow young people relax
ñsports for pleasure
ñalone or with friends
b.Talk about your most exciting weekend. Who were you with? What did you do? What made it exciting?
33 
You will hear a conversation between two friends talking about a recent trip to Brazil. For questions 1-6, decide which of the following choices A, B or C is the best answer.
A:Sowhydidyoudecidetogothere?
B:Well,Ihadbeendreamingof... etc
35 
You are going to listen to two news items. For questions 1-6, decide which of the sentences are true, which are false and which are not mentioned. Mark each statement as True/False/Doesn’tsay by
1The Williams’ luggage never reached Mexico.
2 The suitcase was mislabelled in LA.
3Mr Williams is having problems with his insurance company.
4 Mr Sor will go to court.
5Mr Sor claims he had no choice other than to leave the boys.
6The boys missed the boat by accident.
36 You had a bad experience while you were on holiday. Now you are back, relate:
1Why did Dave go to Rio? A On a business trip.
B To go to the beach.
C To experience Carnival.
ñwhat the problem was
ñwhere you were and what you were doing
ñwho helped you and how the problem was solved
OneoftheworstexperiencesIhadwas....Iwas...
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