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30 Listen and match the days to the events. There is one event which you do not need to use.

A On this day you can watch old films.

B On this day you can visit an art exhibition. C On this day you can see a musical.

D On this day you can hear a concert on the radio. E On this day you can buy handmade products.

FOn this day you can meet a famous writer.

31 a. Look at the pictures and in pairs discuss the following.

A C

D

B

1What do you think the pictures show? How do you know?

2What do you normally do in these places?

3When was the last time you went to one of these places? Talk about your experience.

4Which of these places would you take a visitor from another country? Why?

1A: I think picture A shows inside a theatre.

B:That’s right. There are actors on stage.

b. Describe the pictures.

Picture A shows a theatre. There are actors in costume. They are on the stage. It looks like the play is set in an office.

c. Think of questions that match the answers.

1 Wouldyouliketogotothecinema?

d. You and your friend want to go out somewhere. Use the prompts in part c and the useful

language to act out dialogues.

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Useful Language

A:Howaboutgoingtothecinema?

B:Whynot?Isthereanythinggoodon?

A:Well,notreally.

32 Listen and mark the sentences Yesor No.

YES NO

1Angela thinks that the news should be

censored.

2Bernand disagrees that violent scenes

should be shown later at night.

3Angela thinks children copy what they

see on TV.

4The rating system only tells people how

violent a programme is.

33 a. Describe the pictures. How do they make you feel?

Thefirstpictureshowsacarexploding....

b. In pairs, discuss the following:

ñShould the news show violent scenes?

ñDoes violence in the media have an effect on children? What effect could it have on them?

34 Listen and fill in the instructions leaflet.

35 Look at the pictures and, in pairs, decide which of the following are needed in case of an earthquake giving reasons.

A:Ithinkthemostimportantthingtohaveisatorch.

B:You’reright.Thiswillhelpus....Wewouldalsoneed....

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ñA: You’ll never believe what happened. Stacey just got fired!

B:No, really?

ñA: Don’t tell anyone I told you, but I saw Jim cheat on the test.

B:I won’t say a word.

ñA: Did you hear about Al? He’s moving away.

B:Are you sure?

Making arrangements

38a. Listen to the dialogue. What time are the speakers going to meet?

b. Match the exchanges to form a dialogue.

Gossip

36a. Listen to the dialogues. Which is about: someone the speakers know? a famous person?

b.Read the dialogues. Which of the phrases in bold: passes on gossip? responds to gossip? In pairs, act out the dialogues.

ñA: Did you hear that Katie won a new car?

B:Are you sure?

ñA: Guess what! The lead singer of Soundbytes is buying a house near here.

B:No, really? That’s fantastic!

ñA: I’ve got the most amazing news. You’ll never believe it when I tell you! But you didn’t hear it from me.

B:Tell me. I won’t tell a soul.

A:Peter and Janet are finally getting married!

c. In pairs, use the phrases in bold to gossip about:

ña friend of yours who is going to have a baby.

ña neighbour who is going to appear on a TV quiz show.

Intonation (Word Stress)

37 Listen and underline the stressed word. Listen again and repeat.

A:Well, to be honest I’d forgotten that I promised I would babysit for my sister.

B:No problem.

c. Take roles and act out a similar dialogue.

I had found a cave to live in and had spent three or four months building a wall around its entrance. It meant that I had to enter my home by using a ladder, but at least I would be safe from the wild animals and

5 any other creatures which may live on the island. When I had finally finished building, I pitched my tent

in the space between the cave mouth and the wall and felt very comfortable and content. However, this feeling did not last long. The very next day, when I was busy in my 10 new home, just inside the entrance to the cave, I saw some earth falling from the roof of my cave, and I heard two of the supporting posts, which I had put up, make a frightening, cracking noise. I was afraid that the roof of the cave was about to fall in and bury me alive, so I ran

15to my ladder and climbed over the wall to get clear of any falling rocks which might roll down the hill.

The moment I stepped down onto the ground, I realised that a terrible earthquake was taking place. The ground I was standing on shook three times, with a pause of about

20eight minutes between each tremor. The shaking was so strong that it would have brought down the strongest building in the world. Huge waves were crashing on the shore and making a terrible noise as the earthquake shook the water. I think that the shocks must have been stronger

25 under the water than they were on land.

The experience frightened me so much that I was stunned, and could do nothing but stare around me. I felt sick from the shaking of the earth, as if I was in a boat on a rough sea. Then, suddenly, I heard a crash as rocks fell

30from the hill, and I was filled with fear. I was worried that my months of work would have been destroyed in a few

minutes and that my few belongings would be destroyed. This thought made me so sad that I felt my heart sink in my chest.

35 I sat on the ground until I was sure that the earthquake had stopped. When there was no shaking for some time, and it seemed that my wall had not been damaged by the earthquake, I began to feel my courage returning. However, I was still afraid to go back into my cave in case the roof

40 collapsed on top of me. I did not know what to do.

As I sat there, the sky became grey and rain clouds gathered overhead. The wind began to blow, and grew stronger and stronger, until, in no more than half an hour, a dreadful hurricane was blowing. The sea

45 was rough, and trees were being pulled up by their roots. It was a terrible storm. After three hours, the wind dropped and the rain started. Through all this, I stayed sitting on the ground, afraid to move.

Suddenly, I realised that this strange weather must be a

50result of the earthquake and therefore, it must mean that the earthquake was over. If I was right, then it was safe to return to my cave. I felt happier at this thought, and went and sat in my tent, where I could shelter from the rain. However, my tent was being beaten so hard by the storm

55that I was forced to go into my cave, although I was still nervous and unsure about the safety of the roof.

After some time, I began to feel calmer. There had been no more shaking, but I had made a new plan. If

earthquakes happened often on this island, then I would

60have to build a new home. A cave was not a safe place to live. This time, I would make a hut, surrounded by a wall, and I would live there without fear.

40 a. Read the author’s biography and answer the questions.

ñWhere did Robinson Crusoe come from?

ñWhy did he run away?

ñWhat happened?

ñWhere did he end up?

ñHow long was he there?

b.What problems do you think he experienced on the island?

41a. Listen and number the sounds in the order you hear them. Which of these would you expect to find in the extract? Why?

...... supporting posts making a cracking noise

...... huge waves crashing

...... thunder

...... rocks rolling down the hill

...... leaves rustling

...... wind blowing

...... raining

...... lions roaring

b.Read the story and find out if your guesses were correct.

42 Read the extract again and mark the sentences C (correct) or I(incorrect). Then, explain the words in bold.

2The tremor made the cave crash down. .............

4Crusoe stood near the wall during the

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43 a. Find the words which mean:

ñdoorway (l. 2) ñ put up (l. 6) ñ satisfied (l. 8)

ñdirt (l. 11) ñ astonished (l. 27) ñ drop (l. 34)

ñnerve (l. 38) ñ fell down (l. 40) ñ pounded (l. 54)

b.Underline the paragraph which best matches the picture.

44 Make a list of the things that happened during and after the earthquake. Then, describe the event. Do you agree with Robinson Crusoe’s plan? What would you do in his place?

Writing

45 Your local literature club has announced a short story competition. To enter the competition, you have to describe a typical day in the life of somebody who has been shipwrecked on a desert island. Write your story.

We usually write a formal transactional letter to respond to written information in the form of

advertisements, letters, invitations, notes etc.

Introduction

In the first paragraph, we write our opening remarks and explain the reason for writing the letter.

Main Body

In the second and third paragraphs we ask questions or give the information required. We always ask our questions in a formal indirect way.

Conclusion

In the last paragraph we write our closing remarks.

It is important to include all the facts provided in the rubric and the notes. However, we need to rewrite the information in our own words as much as possible. We do not use abbreviations, contracted types or colloquialisms for this type of transactional letter.

Analysing the Rubric

46 Read the rubric and underline the key words. Then, answer the questions.

You are an author and you have received the following invitation. Write a letter accepting the invitation and ask for details regarding the location, time and whether you can bring any guests with you.

Dear Mrs Stephens, We would be delighted if you would accept our invitation to present the awards at the Book Society’s 5th annual awards dinner.

............................................................................. ............................................................................. Yours sincerely, Peter Van De Vere

1What is the written information given? a a note

b an invitation

c an advertisement

2What will the letter be about? a asking for more information b refusing invitation

c accepting an invitation and asking for more information

3Who are you writing to?

a someone you know well

b someone you’ve never met c a friend

4 Will your letter be formal/informal? Why?

5What questions do you need to ask?

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Analysing a Model Text

47 a. Read the letter and underline the questions Mrs Stephens asks. Has she included all the points?

Dear Mr Van De Vere,

Thank you for your kind invitation. I would be honoured to present the awards at the Book Society’s 5th annual awards dinner. Unfortunately, you failed to mention a few important details.

Firstly, I would be grateful if you could let me know the exact date of the event, so that I can rearrange my schedule. I assume that you are holding the event at the Regency Hotel in London, as you did last year. However, I would be grateful if you could let me know if the location has changed. I also need to know what time the event starts.

In addition, I was wondering if it would be possible to bring my daughter as my guest. Finally, I would like to mention that I am a strict vegetarian, therefore I would be grateful if you could let me know whether there will be any vegetarian dishes on the menu.

Thank you again for choosing me to host such a worthwhile event. I am looking forward to it immensely.

Yours sincerely,

Jane Stephens

Jane Stephens

b. Answer the questions.

1What is each paragraph about?

2 Find examples to suggest that the letter is formal.

3Have any extra questions been asked?

Indirect Questions

48 a. Use the phrases to form indirect questions.

ñI would be grateful/appreciate it if ...

ñI was wondering if it would be possible (to/for) ...

ñCould you please let me know/tell me (if/whether) ...

ñI would like to know (if/whether) ...

1Where is the awards ceremony?

Couldyoupleaseletmeknowwheretheawards ceremonywillbeheld?

2Where is my seat?

3What time is the last train?

4 Should I bring my own supplies?

5Can I park my car nearby?

b.Rewrite the formal indirect questions in other words, as in the example.

1Couldyoupleaseletmeknowthelocationofthe awardsceremony?