What's in this unit?

In this unit Ss will explore the topics of people

1 (appearance, family members) and places (houses,
shopping & services and directions). They will learn
comparatives and superlatives, vety, really, too/enough,
' much, as . . . as, and relative pronouns. They will also learn
to write a summary of a text, a text about an attraction in
their country and an informal letter describing their
' neighbourhood.

1 • To introduce new vocabulary through

pictures

• Read out the title of the text.

• Read the questions aloud and explain/elicit any
unknown words.
• Ask Ss to look at the pictures A-D and match
them to the questions 1-4.
• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key

L 1 C 2 D 3 a 4 A

Background information
Mongolia is a country in East and Central Asia. lt
borders with Russia to the north and the Inner
Mongolia region of China to the south, east and
west. Ulan Bator is its capital city.

2 • To predict the content of the text and read

for gist

• Elicit Ss' guesses as to what a Mongolian

nomad's life is like.
• Play the recording. Ss listen and read to find out.
• Elicit answers from Ss around the class.
Suggested Answer Key
I think a Mongolian nomad's life is difficult.
L

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 3 . To read for specific information (multiple 5 . To consolidate new vocabulary through
choice) synonyms

• Ask Ss to read the questions and the possible • Give Ss time to complete the task using their
answers. Explain/Elicit any unknown words. dictionaries if necessary. Ss work in closed pairs.
• Give Ss time to read the text again and complete • Check Ss' answers.
the task. Answer Key
• Check Ss' answers. Ss should justify their answers.
crowded with = full of; moving going to another
=

Answer Key place; hard difficult; protect keep safe; proud

= = =

1 A (Q. 7-9) 3 c (Q. 16-18) 5 c (Q. 26-29) satisfied; freely easily; warmer hotter;
= =

2 c (Q. 15- 16) 4 8 (Q. 2 1-24) developing becoming more modern; allows = lets
=

4 . To read for specific information 6 . To consolidate new vocabulary

(comprehension questions) Give Ss time to complete the task using their
Give Ss time to read the text again and complete the dictionaries if necessary and then check Ss' answers.
task and then check Ss' answers. Answer Key (See overprinted answers)
Answer Key
1 Animals are important to Mongolians for transport, 7 G To consolidate new vocabulary
food, wool and leather. • Give Ss time to complete the task.
2 The sun and wind makes their skin dark and tough. • Remind Ss to list these collocations in the ---l
Their eyes are narrow to protect them from the cold. Collocations Section in their notebooks and
3 The children can go to classes eve!}' day, but they revise them as often as possible.
can still help their parents. • Check Ss' answers around the class.
• Give Ss time to look up the meanings of the Answer Key (See overprinted answers)
words in the Check these words box, in their
dictionaries or look them up in the Word List.
8 ... To personalise the topic; to
Suggested Answer Key compare two lifestyles
nomad (n): a person who lives on the move • Give Ss time to make notes about Mongolian
crowded with (phr): full of people nomads' lifestyle. Elicit answers and write them on
skyscraper (n): a vel}' tall building the board. Ss copy the notes in their notebooks.
block of flats (n): a large building with lots of people • Ss make notes about their lifestyle, then prepare
living in it in separate homes their answers. Help around the class.
heavy traffic (phr): lots of cars on the roads • Ss work in pairs and share their answers with their
shopping centre (n): a shopping complex with lots partners. Ask some pairs to report back to the class.
of shops
Suggested Answer Key (See p. 120(T))
neighbour (n): the person who lives next door

. To complete a summary of a text

thanks to (phr): because of
manage (v): to cope 9

survive (v): to continue to live in difficult circumstances • Explain the task and refer Ss to the summary
equipment (n): tools and machine!}' skeleton. Ask them to refer back to the text and
long distance (phr): a rout between two places complete it.
which are far from each other • Ask various Ss around the class to read out their
wool (n): material made from sheep/goat hair text.
leather (n): material made from the skin of an animal
e.g. cow Suggested Answer Key (See p. 120(T))

IICT1e To give a presentation on Mongolian

herder (n): sb who keeps a number of animals on
the move 10
skin (n): the outer covering of the human body nomads
tough (adj): thick/rough • Ask Ss to do some research on Mongolian
narrow (adj): not wide
nomads on the Internet and collect information.
protect from (phr): to keep from harm • Ask various Ss to present their information to the
harsh (adj): vel}' difficult
class. Alternatively, assign the task as HW and ask
lose (v): to stop having sth
Ss to present their information in the next lesson.
develop (v): to grow
traditional (adj): having customs from the past Suggested Answer Key (See p. 120(T))

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1 a) To present/practise new vocabulary 4 To practise vocabulary for family
members
• Give Ss time to read the texts and complete
the task. Explain/Elicit any unknown words. • Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it.
• Check Ss' answers. • Tell Ss to use words from Ex. 3.
• Check Ss' answers around the class.
Answer Key
Answer Key (See overprinted answers)
A 1 a teenager 3 straight 5 thin
2 slim 4 fair
5 To personalise the topic; to ask and
8 1 young 2 red
answer about family members
c 1 twenties 2 dark 3 thin 4 curly
• Ask Ss to write down the names of 3 or 4 family
D 1 middle-aged 2 plump 3 got grey hair members or friends.
• Choose two Ss to read out the example.
b) To categorise new vocabulary • Ask Ss to complete the task in closed pairs.
• Ask various pairs around the class to ask and
• Ask Ss to write the headings into their
answer in front of the class.
notebooks and then give Ss time to write the
correct words under the correct headings. Answer Key
• Ss work in closed pairs. A: Who is Kate?
• Check Ss' answers on the board. 8: She is my aunt.
Answer Key A: What does she look like?
8: She is tall and slim with long blonde hair and blue
twenties, teens, middle-aged,
AGE eyes. She also wears glasses. etc.
teenager, elderly, young, old
BUILD thin, overweight, slim, plump, well-built From p. 1 19(T), Ex. 8
HEIGHT average height, tall Suggested Answer Key
wavy, curly, straight, dark, fair, red, Nomads: live in tents, move from place to place,
HAIR
bald, grey raise animals and depend on them, winters are harsh,
EYES brown, blue children go to school in a tent
NOSE flat Me: live in a flat, my parents work as teachers, fine
LIPS thin, full weather, I go to school with lots of facilities
SPECIAL / live in a flat in a city whereas nomads live in traditional
freckles, beard, moustache, glasses tents and move from place to place. My parents work
FEATURES
as teachers to earn their living. Nomads raise animals
• As an extension ask Ss to choose some of their and depend on them for food and clothing. The
classmates and describe them to the class. weather where / live is mostly warm but it can get cold
in the winter. The weather in Mongolia is mostly cold
2 To listen for specific information and the winters are very harsh. I go to a school which
is a large building with lots of facilities. This is very
• Direct Ss' attention to the pictures and ask various
different from nomads who go to school in a tent.
Ss to describe the people they see in them.
• Play the recording twice if necessary. Ss complete From p. 1 19(T), Ex. 9
the task and then check Ss' answers.
Suggested Answer Key
Answer Key (See overprinted answers) The nomads of Mongolia live in traditional tents. They
have a hard life. Their skin is dark and tough. They move
from place to place going where their animals go.
3 To revise family members

• Give Ss time to match the relations into male/ From p. 1 19(T), Ex. 10
female pairs. Suggested Answer Key
• Check Ss' answers. Ask Ss what these words are Half of Mongolia's population are nomads. The
in their mother tongue. animals they raise are horses, cows, yaks, sheep,
Answer Key goats and camels. Mongolia is sometimes called the
land of the horse and every nomad can ride a horse.
daughter-son sister-brother
The nomad's favourite drink is made from horse's milk.
niece-nephew aunt-uncle
Men raise and look after horses and women milk them.
grandma-grandpa mother-father
Every year there is a nomad festival called Naadam
cousin-cousin wife-husband
and horse races are an important part of this festival.
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 6 To present new vocabulary 8 To learn language related to giving
directions
• Ask Ss to look at the map and go through the list
of items. Explain/Elicit any unknown words. • Tell Ss to look at the map and point out the
• Read out the example and then elicit answers for starting point. (The man outside the pet shop).
the rest of the items from Ss around the class. • Give Ss time to complete the task and then check
Answer Key Ss' answers.
I can buy a music DVD from the music shop. Answer Key (See overprinted answers)
I can buy a doll from the toy shop.
I can buy earrings from the jeweller's. 9 To practise giving directions
I can buy bread from the bakery.
• Ask Ss to work in closed pairs and use the map
I can buy meat from the butcher's.
to give directions.
I can buy aspirin from the chemist's.
• Monitor the activity around the class and then ask
I can buy a dog from the pet shop.
various pairs to give directions in front of the rest
I can buy souvenirs from a souvenir shop.
of the class.
I can buy a pair of glasses from the optician's.
I can buy stamps from the post office. Answer Key (See p. 122(T))
I can see dolphins swimming at the aquarium.
I can see a musical performance at the concert hall. 10 To present/practise prepositional phrases
I can see a play at the theatre. • Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it.
I can see a film at the cinema. • Ask Ss to transfer these words with their
I can see paintings at the art gallery.
prepositions to the Prepositions Section in their
I can see ancient coins at the museum.
notebooks and revise them as often as possible.
I can see trees in the park. • Check Ss' answers.
I can go on a roller coaster at the amusement park.
Answer Key (See overprinted answers)
I can have dinner at the restaurant.
I can exercise at the gym.
11 To practise vocabulary related to

7 a) shopping
To revise and practise prepositions of
place Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it
• Ss close their books. Present prepositions of looking up any unknown words in the Word List if
place using your book. Put your book on the necessary and then check Ss' answers.
desk, then ask and answer: Where's my Answer Key (See overprinted answers)
book? lt's on the desk. Put your book in your
bag, then ask and answer: Where's my book? 12 To draw a map of your neighbourhood
lt's in my bag. etc. Present the rest of and describe the shops and services
prepositions of place in the same way. Then
• Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it.
put your book in various places in the
• Ask various Ss to read their work to the class.
classroom and ask Ss to tell you its location.
• Alternatively, assign this task as HW.
• Ss open their books. Refer Ss to the drawings
and explain the task. Suggested Answer Key
• Tell Ss to go through the sentences and
explain that there is a key in each.
• Give Ss time to complete the task by referring
back to the map and then check Ss' answers.
Answer Key (See overprinted answers)

b) To practise prepositions of place

• Do an example with a pair of Ss.

• Ss work in closed pairs and complete the task.
• Ask some pairs to demonstrate the task for In my neighbourhood there is a baker's. We can buy
the class. fresh bread and pies there. There is also a small
Suggested Answer Key supermarket. We can buy all our groceries from
there. Next to the baker's there is a chemist's. We
A: lt's behind the restaurant.
can buy medicine from there. There is also a park.
B: lt's the concert hall. lt's opposite the theatre.
I play football and walk the dog there.
A: lt's the pet shop. etc.
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1 3

Explain that we use the • Ask a S to read out the example.

comparative form to compare two people, • Direct Ss' attention to the list of words and ask
things, places, etc. We usually use than with them to use these words to compare the boys in
comparative adjectives (e.g. Ju/ie is shorter than the picture. Give Ss time to complete the task.
John. ). We use the superlative form to compare • Check Ss' answers.
one person, thing, etc. with an entire group (e.g. Suggested Answer Key
Derek is the shortest boy in the class. ). Charlie is shorter than Pete. Steve is much shorter
NOTE: We use (not) as + adjective + as to show than Charlie. He is the shortest of all.
that two people, things, etc, are (not) similar (e.g. Pete is younger than Char/ie.
The long dress is not as cheap as the short one.). Pete isn't as young as Charlie. Steve is the youngest.
• Explain that with one-syllable and two-syllable Char/ie has curlier hair than Pete. Steve has the
adjectives, we form the comparative by adding - curliest hair of all.
er and the superlative by adding -est (e.g. clean Pete is slimmer than Char/ie. Steve is not as slim as
-cleaner-cleanest). Charlie. Pete is the slimmest of all.
• Tell Ss that with adjectives of more than two Pete's and Steve's hair isn't as long as Charlie's.
syllables, we form the comparative with more Char/ie has got the longest hair of the three.
and the superlative with the most (e.g. exciting- Pete is the oldest. Charlie is older than Steve but not
more exciting-most exciting). as old as Pete.
• Explain that with some two-syllable adjectives,
such as clever, narrow, gentle, friendly etc., we form 4
the comparative and the superlative either with -erl­
• Read out the example and explain the task. Ss
est or with more/the most (e.g. gentle-gentler­
gentlest or gentle-more gentle-the most gentle). make comparisons in closed pairs.
• Monitor the activity around the class and then ask
• Explain that with one-syllable adjectives ending
in -e, we add -r in the comparative and -st in the some pairs to share their answers with the rest of
superlative form (e.g. nice-nicer-the nicest). the class.
• Explain that with one-syllable adjectives ending Answer Key
in a vowel + a consonant, we double the last 2 A: The pet shop is busy.
consonant and add -er/-est. (e.g. hot- hotter­ 8: Yes, but the post office is busier.
hottest). A: The toy shop is the busiest of all.
• Explain that with two-syllable adjectives ending 3 A: The theatre is crowded.
in -y or -ly, we change the -y to -i and add -erl-est. 8: Yes, but the cinema is more crowded.
(e.g. friendly-friendlier-the friendliest). A: The aquarium is the most crowded of all.
• Explain that we use (not) as + adjective/adverb + 4 A: Luigi's pizzeria is quiet.
as to compare two people/things. (e.g. This house 8: Yes, but Francesco's restaurant is quieter.
is as big as hers. He isn't as rich as his cousin). A: Finn's Cafe is the quietest of all.
• Ss' books open. Go through the table with Ss 5 A: He/en is tall.
and elicit if there are any similar structures in Ss' 8: Yes, but Jenny is taller.
L1. (Ss' own answers). A: Ann is the tallest of all.
• Drill Ss around the class by giving them adjectives 6 A: The museum is nice.
and asking for the comparative and superlative 8: Yes, but the concert hall is nicer.
form. Ss read the joke and elicit examples of the A: The art gallery is the nicest of all.
comparative and superlative form.
From p. 12 1(T), Ex. 9
• Refer Ss to the Grammar Reference section for
Suggested Answer Key
more information.
Walk along Elton Street and then take the second
Answer Key
right into Merton Street. Walk past the concert hall
Examples in the text: thinner than, the last, the best. and the theatre is on your right.
Walk up Apple Street and then turn right at the end.
2 The park is on the corner of Elton Street and Merton
• Explain the task, give Ss time to complete it. Street opposite the cinema.
• Remind Ss to always look for keywords such as Walk along Elton Street and then turn left into Merton
the, than, of, as, to help them decide if it is a Street. The theatre is a on the right opposite the pet
comparative or a superlative form. shop.
• Check Ss' answers. Walk up Merton Street and turn left into Elton Street.
The optician's is on the right between the cinema and
Answer Key (See overprinted answers)
the jeweller's.
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 • To make comparisons
Answer Key
5 too high, enough room
• Direct Ss' attention to the table and explain how
Ss can use it to complete the task. b) . To practise too/enough
• Ask various Ss to read out the examples. • Explain the task. Ss complete the task and
• Give Ss time to complete the task.
refer to the table when necessary.
• Check Ss' answers. • Check Ss' answers.
Suggested Answer Key
Answer Key (See overprinted answers)
The concert hall is large.
The museum isn't as large as the art gallery.
The museum is larger than the concert hall.
8 • To present relative pronouns
The art gallery is the largest of all. • Ss close their books. Say, then write on board:
The museum is expensive. Linda is the woman who owns the florist's. The
The art gallery is more expensive than the museum. shop which/that is on the corner is the bakery.
The art gallery isn't as expensive as the concert hall. That's the man whose son works at the cinema.
The concert hall is the most expensive of all. Explain that the underlined words are relative
pronouns and we use them to identify the noun in
The art gallery is close.
the main clause. Explain that we use who to refer
The art gallery isn't as close as the museum.
to people, which/that to refer to objects or
The museum is closer than the art gallery.
animals and whose to show possession.
The concert hall is the closest of all.
• Drill Ss around the class. Ss open their books,

6 • To practise the superlative form through •

read the joke and elicit examples.
Refer Ss to the Grammar Reference section for
personal examples
more information.
• Explain the task and read out the example.
Answer Key
• Give Ss time to complete the task and write
sentences about their town/city. which, who

• To practise relative pronouns

• Check Ss' answers.
9
Suggested Answer Key
• Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it.
2 The most famous place in my town/city is the • Check Ss' answers.
Royal Castle.
3 The biggest shop in my town/city is Arkadia. Answer Key (See overprinted answers)
4 The tallest building in my town/city is The Palace
of Culture and Science. 10
5 The most expensive restaurant in my town/city is 99.
• Read the rubric and do the first item as an
7 a) • To present too/enough •
example.
Remind Ss when we must omit the personal
Ss' books closed. Say, then write on board: He's pronoun. Give Ss time to complete it.
too old to drive. and He is old enough to drive. • Check Ss' answers
Ask Ss if they can spot the difference. Tell Ss that
in the first example the person is old and can't Answer Key
drive whereas, in the second example the person 1 That's the boy who works in the museum.
is at a suitable age to drive. Explain that we use 2 That's the dog which barks all night.
too + adjective to show that something is more 3 This is the necklace which I bought yesterday.
than we want (negative meaning) whereas, we 4 That's the girl whose mother is a teacher.
use adjective + enough to show that there is as
much as needed. (positive meaning) 11 8 To practise relative pronouns
NOTE: Tell Ss that we put enough before nouns. • Read the rubric and the example and explain the
(e.g. I've got enough money to buy that necklace.)
task. Give Ss time to complete it.
• Say, then write on board: That dress is very/ • Check Ss' answers around the class.
really beautiful. Explain to Ss that we use very/
really + adjective to make an adjective stronger. Answer Key
• Ss open their books and read the joke in Ex. 1 2 Linda met Sarah's husband who owns the
and elicit examples. butcher's.
• Refer Ss to the Grammar Reference section for 3 Linda met Daniel who works in the optician's.
more information. 4 Linda met Paul whose son works in the toy shop.
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 hire (v): to pay to use sth for a short time
cone-shaped (adj): in the shape of a pyramid
• Set a one-minute time limit and ask Ss to think of as tree trunk (n): the main body of a tree
many tourist attractions in their country as they can. dinosaur bone (phr): a bone from a prehistoric
• Elicit answers from Ss around the class. animal
display (v): to put on show
Suggested Answer Key addition (n): an extra thing
Wawel Castle, Masurian Lake/and, sand dunes in claw marks {phr): impressions made by animal claws
Slowiflski National Park, Malbork Castle, Wieliczka unique (adj): original; only one of sth
Salt Mine, Bialowieia Forest, Gdansk Old Town,
Warsaw Old Town Market Place, etc
Background information
Lemmon is a city in Perkins County, South Dakota,
2
United States. The population was 1 ,227 at the
2010 census. lt is located in the heart of Grand River
• Read the title of the text and direct Ss' attention to and Cedar River National Grasslands. The area is
the picture. Ask them to guess where this place is rich in history and culture. lt is also famous for its
and what makes it special. Petrified Wood Park.
• Ask Ss to read the text and find out.
Suggested Answer Key
I think this place is a strange forest which is a popular From p. 125(T), Ex. 5
tourist attraction. Answer Key (See overprinted answers)

�i� To practise text completion (missing

1 Petrified wood is wood that has turned into stone
3 over millions of years.
sentences) 2 Visitors can see thousands of sculptures and
• Ask Ss to read the sentences A-E and explain/ structures including cone-shaped pyramids, a
elicit any unknown words. wishing well, a museum, a fairy-tale castle with
• Remind Ss that there is one extra sentence they dinosaur bones inside and a petrified wood wall.
will not need to use. Ss read the text again and 3 He wanted to build the park because there was
complete the task. Ss should justify their answers. lots of petrified wood nearby and he wanted to
• Check Ss' answers. show it off.
4 He hired the men to help him search for and
Answer Key collect the wood.
1 C (small American town - it is special/it has a
park - the Petrified Wood Park)
2 A (the largest petrified park-there are thousands From p. 125{T), Ex. 7
of sculptures ... )
Answer Key
3 D (0/e S. Quammen- He)
4 B (They build the castle-the inside walls of it)
1 peaceful 4 unusual
2 inexperienced 5 entire
3 amazing 6 most popular

From p. 125(T), Ex. 4

From p. 125(T), Ex. Bb
Suggested Answer Key
outdoor (adj): outside; not inside Suggested Answer Key
cover (v): to extend over an area 1 They used dinosaur bones to make the inside
whole (adj): all of sth walls of the fairy-tale castle.
city block (n): an area of land in a city with streets 2 The Petrified Wood Park is a popular tourist
on all four sides attraction.
in the heart of (phr): in the middle of 3 The castle is a/so made of tree trunks.
turn into {phr v): to transform into sth 4 lt is an outdoor park.
stone (n): rock 5 lt is as big as a city block.
petrified (adj): turned to stone 6 There is a wall with dinosaur claw marks on it.
sculpture (n): a carving from stone/wood etc 7 There is a wishing well in the park.
amateur (n): sb who is not a trained professional 8 The fairy-tale castle is very impressive.
geologist (n): sb who studies rocks
show off (phr v): to boast

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 4 . To read for specific information (sentence 9 8 To listen for specific information (multiple
completion) matching)

• Ask Ss to read the unfinished sentences and • Ask Ss to read the rubric and the information
explain/elicit any unknown words. given. Play the recording twice if necessary.
• Ask Ss to read the text again and complete the • Ss complete the task, then check Ss' answers.
task and then check Ss' answers. Answer Key (See overprinted answers)
Answer Key
1 a whole city block 10 Jill . To consolidate information from
2 sculptures and structures (in it) the text
3 (amateur geologist) Ole S. Quammen Ask various Ss around the class to tell the rest of the
4 petrified tree trunks (more than 9 metres tall)
class what impressed them from the text.
5 waterfall with a petrified wood wall (that has
dinosaur claw marks on it) Suggested Answer Key (See p. 124(T))

• Give Ss time to look up the meanings of the

words in the Check these words box, in their
11 • To complete an email
• Explain the task, elicit appropriate opening/closing
dictionaries or look them up in the Word List.
remarks) and give Ss time to write an email in
Suggested Answer Key (See p. 124(T)) narrative form. Check Ss' answers by asking
Background Information (See p. 124(T)) various Ss to read out their emails to the class.
• Alternatively, assign this task as HW.
5 • To read for general comprehension • For weaker classes give the answer in the
suggested answer key with gaps (see underlined
Give Ss time to look through the text again and words) and ask them to complete it.
answer the questions and then check Ss' answers.
Suggested Answer Key (See p. 127(T))
Answer Key (See p. 124(T))
12 IICTI. To write about a local tourist
6 . To consolidate new vocabulary attraction; to raise intercultural awareness
• Give Ss time to complete the task. • Ask Ss to find information about a tourist
• Check Ss' answers. attraction in their country and make notes under
the headings in the rubric.
Answer Key (See overprinted answers)
• Ask various Ss to present their information to the

. To consolidate new vocabulary through

class. Alternatively, assign the task as HW and ask
7 Ss to read out their sentences in the next lesson.
synonyms
Suggested Answer Key
• Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it.
NAME: Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Check Ss' answers.
PLACE: Wieliczka, Southern Poland
Answer Key (See p. 124(T)) HISTORY: built in 13th century, royal mine, produced
table salt until 2007, 1. 2 million people visit every year
8 a) . To practise collocations WHAT TO DO/SEE THERE: go down 378 steps to 64
metres underground, take a 3 km tour of the mine,
• Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it. then take the lift to 135 metres below, see dozens of
• Remind Ss to transfer this list of collocations statues, three chapels, a cathedral carved from rock
to the Collocations Section in their notebooks salt by miners, a lake, many other carvings by modern
and revise them as often as possible. sculptors
• Check Ss' answers.
In Poland, the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Wieliczka,
Answer Key (See overprinted answers) Southern Poland is a popular tourist attraction. 1.2
million people visit it every year. It was built in 13th
b) . To practise forming sentences using century. The royal mine produced table salt until
collocations 2007. Visitors go down 378 steps to 64 metres
underground, take a 3 km tour of the mine, then take
• Give Ss time to make sentences based on the
the lift to 135 metres below. They can see dozens of
text using the collocations in Ex. 8a.
statues, three chapels and a cathedral carved from
• Check Ss' answers around the class.
rock salt by miners. There is also an underground
Suggested Answer Key (See p. 124(T)) lake. They can see many other carvings by modern
sculptors, too. It's an amazing place.
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 • Check Ss' answers and elicit words related to
1 a) To prepare for a listening task the underlined words from Ss around the
(multiple choice) class.
• Ask Ss to read the rubric and then the Suggested Answer Key
questions and the possible answers and Key words to be underlined: people talking about
underline the key words. where they live, learning about cultures, not just
• Check Ss' answers and elicit what they think history, dangerous after dark, artists find area
each recording is about. interesting, not enough live entertainment
Suggested Answer Key history (the past)
Key words to be underlined: help Shirley, cook, dangerous (not sate)
settle, housework, thinks her neighbourhood, after dark (at night)
disappointing, trendy, strange, Ann and Shirley going, artists (painters, poets, sculptors)
cafe, eat, watch DVD, 8randon says in 0/dport, aren't not enough (insufficient, not much)
enough shops, less pollution, good job, is in harbour, entertainment (clubs, theatres, cinemas)
take photographs, eat fish, buy produce, this
recording is about, day-to-day life, fishing industry, b) To listen for specific information
tourism. (multiple matching)
I think Recording 1 is about someone who has • Play the recording twice if necessary.
moved into a new flat. • Ss listen and complete the task.
I think Recording 2 is about life in a village. • Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
b) To listen for specific information
(multiple choice) Speaker 1-8 Speaker3-A
Speaker 2-C Speaker 4- D
• Play the recording twice if necessary. Ss
listen and complete the task.
• Ask Ss to check their answers with their 4 To talk about where you live
partner. Ask various Ss around the class to describe the area
Answer Key where they live covering the points in the rubric.

1 8 2 A 3 c 4 8 5 c 6 A Suggested Answer Key

I live in a large town in the northwest of the country.
2 To consolidate information in a listening There are plenty of shops and supermarkets. There is
script; to develop listening skills a large park in the centre of the town with play
equipment for children and green spaces for people
Ask Ss to answer the questions in closed pairs and to play sports. There are lots of trees and flowers
then ask some Ss to share their answers with the there too. There is a multiplex cinema with 5 screens
class. and lots of cafes and restaurants. I like living there a
Suggested Answer Key lot.
1 Shirley thinks her new neighbourhood has terrible
restaurants and a boring music scene. 5 a) To practise comparative forms
2 8randon thinks the people in his village are much • Remind to/Elicit from Ss the spelling rules for
friendlier than in the city and the air is fresher. He
the comparative form.
says there aren't many shops and facilities, but he • Give Ss time to write the comparative forms.
doesn't mind. He thinks the harbour is lovely. • Check Ss' answers.
3 8randon lives in a small fishing village but / live in
a large town. 8randon lives by the sea but I live Answer Key
inland. The people in 8randon's village and the 1 bigger 3 larger 5 nicer 7 thinner
people in my town are both friendly. There are 2 noisier 4 busier 6 taller 8 newer
more shops and facilities in my town than in
8randon's village.
b) To pronounce /a/ in comparative -er
• Model the sound.
3 a) To prepare for a listening task
• Play the recording. Ss listen and repeat
(multiple matching)
chorally and/or individually.
• Ask Ss to read the rubric and then the • Check Ss' pronunciation.
sentences (A-E) and underline the key words.

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1 a) A: So Joe! How do you like your new house?
• Explain the task and remind Ss to read the B: My new house is great. it's a large townhouse so
whole gapped sentence before they choose it's much bigger than our old place.
the right word as the answer may lie after the A: And what is the neighbourhood like?
gap. 8: / love it! /t's nice with tree-lined streets and lots of
• Give Ss time to complete it. shops nearby.
• Check Ss' answers. A: it sounds great!
B: Sometimes, I don't like the fact that there's not
Answer Key
much nightlife around here.
1 B 2 c 3 A A: I know, this can be a problem!

b) To listen for gist 5

Play the recording. Ss listen and then read to • Ask Ss to read the dialogues 1-4 and the missing
check if their answers in Ex. 1a were correct. sentences A-C for each one.
• Give Ss time to complete the task, then check Ss'
2 answers.

Ss complete the task in pairs. Monitor the activity Answer Key

around the class. 1 B (answering to a suggestion)
2 A (question about sb's character)
3 �i� To match synonymous phrases for 3 C (try these ... on- changing rooms)
enquiring about/expressing (dis)satisfaction 4 A (I haven't had- Me neither)

• Direct Ss' attention to the Useful Language box

and read it aloud.
• Explain the task and explain that the phrases ask
about/express (dis)satisfaction.
• Give Ss time to complete the task.
• Check Ss' answers. From p. 125(T), Ex. 1 1

Suggested Answer Key Suggested Answer Key

How do you like your new flat? Are you happy with
=
Dear Omar,
your new flat? How are you? Last Sunday I visited the Petrified Wood
/t's great = lt's good/fine Park in. Lemmon, South Dakota. it's an outdoor park
lt couldn't be nicer. = lt's just what I had in mind. full gj_ sculptures and structures of wood that has
The trouble is, = There's a problem with . . . turned to stone over millions of years. lt's � popular
tourist attraction.
lt was amazing. I saw cone-shaped pyramids and a
4
wishing well. I visited a museum and a fairy-tale
• Ss complete the task in pairs using the dialogue castle with walls of dinosaur bones. There is even a
in Ex. 1 as a model to help them. waterfall with a wall that has dinosaur claw marks on
• Tell Ss they can use phrases from the box in Ex. it. it was an amazing experience!
3. Write this diagram on board for Ss to follow. What did you do over the weekend?
Write back,
A B
Pave/
Ask how B likes --.,•� Describe new
their new flat/ house. flat/house.

Ask about B's .4-':::::....__..,. Describe the

neighbourhood. neighbourhood.

Comment. Express
Comment on dissatisfaction
B's problem/Express about a problem.
sympathy.

• Monitor the activity around the class and then ask

some pairs to act out their dialogue in front of the
rest of the class.

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lt's a quiet neighbourhood = The neighbourhood is
1 To analyse a rubric peaceful
•
How about coming ... ?= Why don't you come .. . ?
Ask Ss to read the rubric aloud and underline the
Write and let me know. = Write back soon.
key words.
•
Talk to you later. = That's all for now.
Read the questions aloud one at a time and elicit
the answers from Ss around the class.
5 To practise word order
Answer Key
• Go over the rules of the correct word order with
Key words to be underlined:
moved to a new neighbourhood, letter 50-100 words, Ss quickly.
• Explain the task and read out the example.
English-speaking friend, why you moved, describe
• Give Ss time to complete it.
new neighbourhood, invite him/her
• Check Ss' answers around the class.
Suggested Answer Key
Answer Key
1 a letter about my neighbourhood
2 my English-speaking friend 2 The students in my new school are very friendly.
3 Dear .. . , I Best wishes 3 My new flat isn't as cosy as my old one.
4 I hope you are well/ Sorry I didn't write sooner/ I'm 4 My family and I have just moved to London.
writing to tell you. ../ Write and let me know./ Talk 5 I was too busy to write to you sooner.
to you later./ That's all for now. 6 Are you free next Sunday?
5 mostly the present tense
6 50-100 words

2 To match headings to paragraphs

• Explain the task and give Ss time to read the

email and complete the task.
• Explain/Elicit any unknown words.
• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 c 2 A 3 B

3 To practise short verb forms

• Direct Ss' attention to the theory box and read it

aloud.
• Explain the task and read out the example.
• Give Ss time to complete the task.
• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
2 I've just met my new neighbours.
3 We're busy settling in.
4 Sorry I didn't have time to write sooner.
5 Let me know if you can't make it.
6 When you see my new flat, you'll love it.

4 To practise useful language for informal

letter writing

• Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it

using the Useful Language box.
• Check Ss' answers.
Suggested Answer Key
How are you?= Hi there!
Sorry I didn't write sooner but= Sorry it took me so
long to write back
I just wanted to tell you = I just wanted to let you know

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6 To practise using adjectives in Hi Car/a,
descriptive sentences Hope you're OK. It was great to hear from you. I'm
• Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it. just dropping you a line to tell you about my new
• Check Ss' answers. house.
Our new house is much nearer to my school. It's on
Answer Key
a nice street in a quiet neighbourhood. Next to it
1 green 4 expensive 7 crowded there's a park and the bus stop is close by.
2 convenient 5 quiet 8 rundown Opposite, there's a small baker's. There's a small
3 noisy 6 friendly supermarket at the end of the road. It's much nicer
than my old neighbourhood.
7 To brainstorm for ideas Why don't you come and visit me sometime? Let
me know.
• Ask Ss to copy the mind map into their
Best wishes,
notebooks.
Olga
• Give Ss time to think of relevant vocabulary and
complete it.
• Check Ss' answers on the board.
From p. 130(T), Ex. 7
Suggested Answer Key
Suggested Answer Key
Adjectives: noisy, green, convenient, friendly, quiet,
rundown, crowded, expensive, etc. Place: Sky Tower in Wroclaw
Location: in the suburbs, in the centre, in a quiet area, Design: 50 floors, 3 tiers, concrete and glass, 2 12
etc. metres tall
Other places: park, cinema, theatre, restaurant, etc. Activities: flats, shopping centre, offices, boutiques,
Shops: butcher's, chemist's, supermarket, baker's, restaurants, cafes, a supermarket, fitness centre, spa,
etc. billiards club, a 24-/ane bowling alley a Salvador Dali
sculpture outside the front entrance, 1500 parking
spaces
8 a) To analyse a rubric
•
The Sky Tower in Wroclaw has got 50 floors, but the
Ask Ss to read the rubric and underline the
Gherkin has only got 41. The Gherkin is steel and
key words.
•
glass but the Sky Tower is mostly concrete and glass.
Check Ss' answers.
Both the Sky Tower and the Gherkin have offices and
Answer Key a shopping arcade but the Sky Tower a/so has flats,
Letter, English-speaking friend, 50-100 words, where restaurants, cafes, a supermarket, a fitness centre, a
you live, describe neighbourhood, invite him/her spa, a billiards club, and a 24-lane bowling alley.
There is a/so a Salvador Dali sculpture outside the
front entrance of the Sky Tower which there isn't at the
b) To complete a letter
Gherkin. Finally, the Sky Tower hasn't got high-speed
• Give Ss time to write their letter using their lifts but it has got 1500 parking spaces which the
answers from Ex. 7 and phrases from the Gherkin hasn't got.
Useful Language box.
• Remind Ss to use the plan to help them and
the email skeleton. Ss can use the letter in
Ex. 2 as a model.
• Ask Ss to use the Checklist to check their
work for mistakes and then ask various Ss to
read their emails to the class.
• Alternatively, assign the task as HW and ask
Ss to read out their emails in the next lesson.

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 spectacular (adj): amazing
"-
To present vocabulary related to stairwell (n): the part of a building where the stairs are
materials to listen and read for specific allow (v): to let
information flow (v): to move smoothly
• Direct Ss to the picture and read out the rubric. naturally (adv): in a natural way
• Explain/Elicit what the materials are. award (n): a prize
•
architecture (n): the planning, design and
Play the recording. Ss listen and read to find out
which ones the architects used to make the
construction of buildings
building.
4 To consolidate new vocabulary through
Answer Key
antonyms
steel, glass
• Explain the task and give Ss time to complete the
task.
To read for gist

...
2 • Check Ss' answers.
• Ask Ss to read the headings A-D.
Answer Key
• Give Ss time to read the text again and complete
modern "'old-fashioned spectacular "'boring
the task.
• flat bumpy curved "'straight
Remind Ss that there is one extra heading they will
fancy "'plain unique "'ordinary
not need to use. Ss should justify their answers.
• Check Ss' answers.
5 To consolidate new vocabulary in the
Answer Key
form of collocations
1 C (curved- shaped with flat diamond- shaped
• Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it.
windows)
• Ask Ss to transfer these collocations to the
2 A (shopping arcade, restaurant)
3 D (environmentally friendly) Collocations Section in their notebooks and
revise them as often as possible.
• Check Ss' answers.
3 To read for specific information
Answer Key
• Ask Ss to read the text again and answer the
questions. 1 latest 3 shopping 5 environmentally
• 2 high-speed 4 top 6 natural
Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
6 To consolidate information in a
1 The Gherkin's lifts are high-speed. They can carry text; to develop critical thinking skills
378 people and they travel at about 6 metres per
second. Ask various Ss tell the class three things they found
2 There are offices, a shopping arcade and a nice impressive in the text.
restaurant in the Gherkin. Suggested Answer Key
3 The Gherkin's curved stairwells allow air to flow
I think the curved-shape of the building is impressive
naturally through the building.
and the diamond-shaped windows. I also thought it
• Give Ss time to look up the meanings of the was impressive that 378 people can travel in the lifts
words in the Check these words box, in their at one time at 6 metres per second.
dictionaries or look them up in the Word List.
Suggested Answer Key 7 JICTJ To write about a building in your
country; to raise cultural awareness
skyscraper (n): a very tall building
latest (adj): the most recent • Give Ss time to collect information about an
addition (n): sth that is added to sth impressive building in their country from the
skyline (n): where the sky meets buildings Internet and make notes under the headings.
tower (n): a tall structure • Ask Ss to use their notes to compare it to the
steel (n): a hard metal used for buildings Gherkin.
glass (n): a material used for windows • Ask various Ss to present their comparisons to
curved-shaped {phr): having the shape of a curve the class.
diamond-shaped {phr): having the shape of a diamond • Alternatively, assign the task as HW and ask Ss
high-speed {adj): being very fast to present their comparisons in the next lesson.
lift (n): a device that transports people up and down
Suggested Answer Key (See p. 129(T))
inside a building

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 1 To consolidate vocabulary learnt in the 7 To practise relative pronouns
unit
• Give Ss time to complete the task.
• Give Ss time to complete the task. • Check Ss' answers.
• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
Answer Key 1 who 3 whose 5 whose
1 young 4 elderly 7 height 2 which 4 who 6 which
2 weight 5 bald 8 slim
3 mid-twenties 6 full Grammar in Focus

To consolidate grammar structures learnt

2 To consolidate vocabulary learnt in the
in the unit
unit
• Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it.
• Give Ss time to complete the task. • Check Ss' answers.
• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
Answer Key
1 went 6 the most expensive
1 father 4 grandma 7 daughter 2 to buy 7 on
2 sister 5 aunt 3 who's 8 enough
3 niece 6 wife 4 younger 9 will be
5 found
3 To practise shops & products

• Give Ss time to complete the task.

• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 florist's 4 post office 7 butcher's
2 chemist's 5 art gallery 8 jeweller's
3 cinema 6 museum

4 To consolidate everyday English

expressions/exchanges learnt in the unit

• Give Ss time to complete the task.

• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 B 2 D 3 c 4 A 5 E

5 To practise comparative/superlative
forms

• Give Ss time to complete the task.

• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 the prettiest 4 more difficult
2 closer 5 bigger
3 long as 6 the most expensive

6 To practise too/ enough/ very/ much

• Give Ss time to complete the task.

• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 too 3 much 5 too
2 enough 4 very

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To complete a multiple matching task 1 A (Which-the one)
• Ask Ss to read the texts (A-C) and underline the 2 A (Who-a young couple)
key words in the questions (1-4). (1 future career; 3 8 (How much-£500)
2 day trips; 3 meet people, from abroad; 4 water 4 A (Why don't you-I don't want)
sport) 5 8 (What is wrong-too far away)
• Explain/Elicit any unknown words. 6 A (Where-down the road)
• Ss complete the task. Ss should justify their 7 A (How long - half an hour)
answers. 8 8 (When- in two weeks)
• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 8 (being an Oscar winner)
2 C (outings to the White Scar Cave)
3 8 (campers from around the globe)
4 A (river rafting)

2 To listen for specific information (T/F)

• Ask Ss to read the statements 1 -3.

• Play the recording twice if necessary. Ss listen
and decide which one is true or false.
• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 F 2 F 3 T

3 a) To practise question words and

prepare for a matching task
• Ex. 3a aims to prepare Ss on how to use
question words to help them decide the right
answer for a matching exchanges task.
• Ask Ss to read each question and choose the
correct question word in each case.
• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 Which 5 What
2 Who 6 Where
3 How much 7 How long
4 Why 8 When

b) To practise matching responses to

questions

• Ask Ss to read the questions 1-8 and the

possible responses.
• Give Ss time to complete the task. Ask Ss to
pay special attention to the question words
that will help them choose the right answer.
• Check Ss' answers.

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 4 . To practise matching responses to
questions)

• Read out the Exam Tip and point out that this
advice will help Ss to complete the task
successfully.
• Play the recording twice. Ss listen and choose the
correct answers.
• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 A 2 8 3 E 4 D

5 . To practise responding to situations

• Ask Ss to read the situations 1 -3 and the possible
responses.
• Explain/Elicit any unknown words.
• Give Ss time to choose the correct answers.
• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 8 (don't have enough money)
2 A (the best option)
3 C (How do I get)

6 • To practise text completion

• Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it.
• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 A 2 E 3 8

7 • To complete a multiple choice cloze task

• Ask Ss to read the text and then complete the
task.
• Remind Ss to always read the whole gapped
sentence before they decide on the right word.
• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 C (phrase)
2 C (as+adj+as)
3 A (making a suggestion)

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 To complete a multiple matching task
• Explain the task and give Ss time to read the texts
about the people 1 -3 and the texts about the
places A-D and complete it by matching them.
• Remind Ss that there is one extra advert they will
not need to use.
• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 C (won't cost much - entry is free)
2 D (must be easy to reach by public transport -
simply take a train)
3 A (live shows that involve music - the most
spectacular opera)

2 To listen for specific information (multiple

matching)

• Ask Ss to read the sentences A-E and underline

the key words.
• Play the recording. Ss listen and complete the
task.
• Check Ss' answers

Key words:
A family member
8 lives across the street
C thinner than me
D tall and well-built
E cares, about appearance
Answer Key
Speaker 1 - C Speaker 3 - A
Speaker 2 - E Speaker 4 - 8

3 To complete a translation task

• Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it.

• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 too cold 4 are not as cheap
2 is much taller 5 is not tall enough
3 is the smartest

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 4 To complete a gapped text

• Explain that Ss should read the whole sentence

before deciding on a word and how to amend it
to fit the gap.
• Give Ss time to complete it.
• Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
1 third 3 neighbours 5 her
2 finally 4 friendliest

5 To practise sentence completion

• Explain the task and give Ss time to complete the

sentences using the words in bold in the correct
form.
• Check Ss' answers.

Answer Key
1 has the worst 4 one of the oldest
2 is much younger 5 isn't as big
3 have already visited

6 To write a note

• Read the rubric aloud and give Ss time to think of

ideas.
• Refer Ss to Exam Writing Bank 2 for a model and
useful language.
• Give Ss time to complete the task and then check
their answers.
Suggested Answer Key
Hi Mary,
I'm going to meet a friend in town so I won't be here
for dinner. lt's a shame you aren't here. Jenny is really
nice. She's funny and friendly. We're going to go to
the cinema. I'll be back around 9 pm. See you then.
Jane

Check Your Prog ress

Ask Ss to assess their own performance in the unit by
ticking the boxes according to how competent they feel
for each of the listed activities.

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