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Upper Intermediate 1 (Unit 1, p9: Skills)Review

1 Add the twelve skills to the correct columns, depending on whether they follow be, have or be able to.

be have be able to 1 the ability to compromiseB2

2 a good sense of balanceB2

3 well-organisedB2

4 think logicallyB2

5 good eyesightB2

6 a good listener

7 delegate

8 quick reflexes

9 focusedB2

10 physically fitB2

11 manage groupsB1

12 a lot of self-disciplineB2

2 Cover exercise 1 and complete these job descriptions.

Roofer For this job, you need to be p f and have q r and g e . You also need to have a very good s of b .

Market analyst For this position, you must be able to t l . You need to be f and w -o at all times. You have to have a lot of s -d to handle a career in this field.

Counsellor You should be able to m g and also d responsibilities when necessary. You need to be a g l and have the a to c .

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3 a Read the job advert in a local newspaper. What kind of person is the editor looking for?

POSITION available: Staff journalist. We are looking for enthusiastic writers with a passion for local news. You must possess excellent writing and communication skills.

Apply: Marcus Singh, Editor – msingh@riverdalenews.com

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b Read parts of three interviews Marcus does. Which expression means:

a showing great interest in something am enthusiastic (about) b brave, not nervous

c feel similar to people and understand them

d encourage people to do or feel something

e talk and do things with people

f able to make decisions quickly and easily

g have new, imaginative ideas

h accepting the facts of a situation

i willing to help or do what people ask

j continue to do something even when it’s difficult

Marcus: Why do you think you’re suitable for this job, Kristina?Kristina: Well, I have a BA in English so I have very good writing skills. I also have good communication

skills because I’m able to identify with peopleB2 and interact well with peopleB2. I’m quite decisiveB2 and independent, yet I’m also cooperativeB2 and enjoy working as part of a team.

Marcus: You’ve got very good writing and communication skills, Masoud, but do you think you could handle the pressures of daily reporting?

Masoud: Yes, I’m quite realisticB2 about the pressures of the job. I have steady nervesB2 and can handle stress well. In fact, I have a lot of determinationB2 and would do this job with total energy and enthusiasm.

Marcus: I’m impressed with your skills. Now, how do you feel about reporting on local news stories?Alan: I’m very enthusiasticB2 about it. I grew up in this town and am aware of the issues that concern

people. I know the facts behind many stories but I’m also able to think creatively.B2 Actually, I’d like to be able to inspire peopleB2 to see the issues in new ways and make better and more informed choices.

4 Add the ten expressions from 3b to the correct columns in Review 1.

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Upper Intermediate 2 (Unit 6, p47: Crimes and justice)Review

1 Find twelve words about crimes and justice in the word puzzle. Write them in the correct spaces below.

Words go: → ← ↓ ↑

m a a r r e s t e d a aacflmppssst

a s g n i l a e t s b

b u d e s u c c a e s

c s m m u r d e r n e

x p n m a f m r m t f

m e o t l e i o p e i

l c s h e m c u v n n

a t i e c i l o p c e

w e r f m r c l m e x

v d p t y c k m e d a

2 Complete the short news items with: to under of for

1 Ice Cream Van Theft A man is accused B2 stealing an ice cream truck because he was tired of walking. He was arrested B1 vehicle theft on Saturday and is awaiting trial.

2 A Messy Case A woman has been sentenced B2 a month of community service after refusing to clean up after her dog in a park and arguing with a police officer who stopped her.

3 Fore! A man who drove onto a golf course to escape police is suspected B2 being drunk at the time. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a crimeB1 that carries a fine

B1 $1000 and could also carry a sentence B2 up to a month in prison.

4 Fake Game Pair Jailed A couple who sold fake computer games have gone prisonB1 for two months.

local lawB2, this is a serious crime and police have been very strict about pursuing this kind of criminal activity.

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3 Match eight new crime expressions with their definitions a–h.

1 bring to justiceB2 2 break the lawB2 3 investigate a caseB2 4 be charged withB2 5 appear in courtB2 6 be a criminal offenceB2 7 have a criminal recordB2 8 be found guilty/innocentB2

a do something illegal

b examine a crime in order to discover the truth

c be judged guilty or not guilty in court

d be a crime

e police have an official record of someone’s crime

f catch a criminal and put them on trial

g be accused officially of a crime

h come before a judge because you are involved in a crime

4 Some lines in these news stories have one grammar or one vocabulary mistake. When you find an error, correct it. If the line is OK, tick the space at the end of the line.

1 A man who already has a criminal record decided he ✓ 2 would return to a life of crime March. Entering a bank in March 3 in Pemberton, he demanded $5000 from surprised 4 bank cashier. He then rushed out of bank and down 5 the street, leaving a trail of $100 notes as he stuffed the 6 cash into her pockets. He was caught by two passersby, 7 who held him until police arrive. He was charged with 8 robbery. The man, who appeared court yesterday, 9 was found guilty and sent to prison for two year.

10 Police are investigating a case theft in which two 11 teenagers broke into a mobile phone shop. In their haste, 12 they took the first phones they came across but this 13 turned out to be hollow model phones, make of cheap 14 plastic. However, police say they have broken the law 15 and must be brought to justice. Breaking into a shop 16 is criminal offence even if nothing of value is stolen.

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Upper Intermediate 3 (Unit 9, p73: Describing roles)Review

1 Match 1–8 with a–h.

1 I work

2 I’ve taken on the role

3 I’m a member

4 I play an active part

5 At work, I act

6 I belong

7 I do voluntary work

8 I’m a supporter

a ofB2 classroom assistant at my daughter’s school.

b ofB1 two tennis players, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal.

c for a charity called Sports Kids.

d asA1 an architect in a housing development organisation.

e inB2 local politics because I want to improve things in my area.

f asB2 a kind of informal team leader to ten sales people.

g ofA2 a band that often plays at local events like street festivals.

h toB1 quite a nice sports club not far from my house.

2 Read the three job adverts and complete them with a suitable expression. Sometimes there’s more than one possible answer.

Assistant events co-ordinator You will 1 assistant to the Events Co-ordinator. You are expected to 2 all events held by the community centre. Full time position. Monthly salary.

Charity shop worker Would you like to 3 a charitable organisation? Do you want to 4 a friendly, active team of people? Then contact us. Positions available – unpaid.

Football Coach: Kids’ Team Ideally, you should 5 the Greenwood Junior Football Team. We need someone who has a strong interest in our local team to 6 coach to twenty children aged 12-14. Starting immediately. Salary to be discussed.

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3 Marcia, assistant general office manager in a sales firm, describes her responsibilities. Complete the expressions with: in with to of on

a Sometimes I assist B2 interviews, particularly those regarding general office jobs. When someone’s hired, I help out B2 their training a little. Afterwards, I keep an eye B2 them for a couple of weeks to make sure they’re OK.

b Recently I was asked to cooperate B2 Human Resources more closely. I had to take charge B2 two inexperienced new employees, and train them one-to-one. I haven’t had to participate B2 such in-depth training sessions before. It was a bit tiring, actually.

c However, I suppose I’m contributing B2 their future careers, which is good. Still, I really look forward to the weekends when I can be at home and devote time B2 my own family.

4 Test your spelling. Cover exercise 3 and complete the eight new expressions with vowels. Write the words in the spaces.

a cntrbt t

b kp n y n

c cprt wth

d ssst wth

e tk chrg f

f dvt tm t

g prtcpt n

h hlp t wth

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Upper Intermediate 4 (Unit 11, p91: Keywords: up, down)Review

1 Complete the sentences with: up down up/down

a Tom, I think you need to clean B2 your room. It’s a real mess!

b The other day, city workers came and cut B2 several old trees on our street.

c I love it when the sun comes B2 in the morning. It’s so cheering.

d You should have seen how fast he ran B2 that hill. It was amazing!

e I think we need to tone the colour of the kitchen walls. It’s too bright.

f Be careful not to mix B2 my papers. I’ve just put them in order.

g I’m trying to build more experience by working in a supermarket at weekends.

h Could you please come B2 here for a moment? I want to speak to you.

i Hey, slow B2 a little. We’ve got plenty of time.

j The label says we have to use B2 this milk by the end of the week.

2 Read the clues and complete the crossword puzzle with two- or three-word expressions.

1 Down ↓1 start (a hobby or sport)

2 eat less of (something)

3 completely stop (an activity)

4 refuse

Across →5 end a relationship

6 start (a business)

7 come to be (somewhere)

8 shut (a business)

2

5 3

4

6

7

8

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3 Match 1–10 with a–j.

1 Don’t you think we should take downB2

2 Now that I’ve lost a bit of weight,

3 I wonder who ate upB2

4 As for these onions,

5 OK, everyone, please note downB2

6 Did you remember to shut downB2

7 All that driving has really worn down

8 Martin? Well, he tends to turn upB2

9 It’s amazing how many businesses

a late, I’m afraid.

b the computer before you left?

c our email address.

d could you chop them upB2 thoroughly, please?

e the tent? We have to leave in a couple of hours.

f have opened upB2 in this area recently.

g all the biscuits that were here this morning.

h I intend to keep it down.B2

i the tyres.

4 Which verbs from 3 can go with these things?

a blood pressure / heart rate / prices / taxes

b a picture / party decorations / a Christmas tree

c a shop / a bank / a fast food restaurant

d carrots / meat / wood

e a definition / a telephone number / a few ideas

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Upper Intermediate 5 (Unit 12: Health and treatments; Healthcare)Review

Health and treatments

1 Match the words 1–10 with their defi nitions.

1 a treatmentB2 c 2 a remedyB2

3 symptomsB2

4 a placebo

5 an illnessB1

6 antibiotics

7 painkillers

8 vaccinations

9 surgeryB2

10 hypnosis

11 physiotherapy

12 acupuncture

a medicines that destroy harmful bacteria and cure infections

b a treatment in which thin needles are placed at nerve centres around the body

c something you do to try and cure an illness or injury, usually suggested by a doctor

d drugs which reduce pain

e a mental state like sleep in which your thoughts can be infl uenced

f the signs of an illness

g a treatment in which you practise moving parts of your body

h something that makes you better when you’re ill

i e.g. a sugar pill

j when a doctor cuts you open to repair or remove something

k a disease of the body or mind

l a drug given to stop you from getting a certain disease

Healthcare

2 Complete the expressions in 1–3 with the correct word.

entitled openly status health access manner out regular treatments people

“Unfortunately I don’t have insuranceB2 right now because I’ve just moved here, but I’ve applied for it. It’s quite good because it covers various B2, including dental work. Also, this country has a very effi cient medical system. They treat B2 right away, with no waiting time.” Geoff

“I try to have check-ups although I’m quite busy. I tend to ask my doctor a lot of questions and he discusses everything withB2 me. In my grandparents’ day, people were never given toB1 medical information but now we’re toB2 see our own medical records. They’re quite interesting to read, actually!” Miki

“Where I live, doctors and nurses have a high because they help to save lives, but even though they’re important, they have a friendly towardsB2 their patients. Another good thing is nurses don’t have to help withB2 cleaning because hospitals have lots of cleaning staff. That means nurses can focus totally on patient care.” Farida

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3 Match 1–10 with a–j.

1 Kim’s expectingB2

2 She plans to give birth toB2

3 My grandmother faintedB2

4 She was only unconsciousB2

5 I came down withB2

6 I even lost my voiceB2

7 Roberto had an allergic reaction toB2

8 In fact, he was lucky to get overB2

9 The doctor took an X-rayB2

10 I guess I just strainedB2

a of my back but said there was no problem with my spine.

b for a few days. It was pretty quiet around our house!

c in the heat last weekend.

d quite a bad cold last winter.

e for a few minutes but we were really worried about her.

f the baby at home, not in hospital.

g it without serious consequences.

h a muscle when I was lifting boxes last week.

i her second child in March.

j penicillin once and refuses to take it again.

4 Put the words of each sentence in the right order.

a I’ve with terrible just come cold down a

b Have to allergic had ever you an reaction aspirin?

c Tim and first summer baby Rena their are expecting this

d They’re X-ray my an going ankle of take to

e He his he can’t voice has speak because lost !

f I’ve leg in strained a muscle right my

g It that so almost was hot I fainted

h She Friday gave baby last to boy a birth

i I ten for was about unconscious minutes

j Mike over has got flu just the

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Upper intermediate Answer Key1 Skills

1 be: 3, 6, 9, 10 have: 1, 2, 5, 8, 12 be able to: 4, 7, 11

2 Roofer physically fit, quick reflexes, good eyesight, sense (of) balance

Market analyst think logically, focused, well-organised, self-discipline

Counsellor manage groups, delegate, good listener, ability (to) compromise

3 a He’s looking for enthusiastic writers with a passion for local news, who have excellent writing and communication skills.

b a am enthusiastic (about) b have steady nerves c identify with people d inspire people e interact well with people f am decisive g think creatively h am realistic (about) i am cooperative j have determination

4 be: decisive, cooperative, realistic (about), enthusiastic (about)

have: steady nerves, determination be able to: identify with people, interact well with

people, think creatively, inspire people

2 Crimes and justice

1 accused, arrested, crime, fine, law, murder, police, prison, sentence, stealing, suspected, theft

2 1 is accused of, was arrested for2 has been sentenced to3 is suspected of, carries a fine of, carry a

sentence of 4 gone to prison, Under local law

3 1f 2a 3b 4g 5h 6d 7e 8c

4 1 ✓ 2 in March 3 a surprised 4 the bank 5 ✓ 6 his 7 arrived 8 in court 9 years 10 of theft 11 ✓ 12 these 13 made 14 ✓ 15 ✓ 16 is a

3 Describing roles

1 1d 2a 3g 4e 5f 6h 7c 8b

2 1 act as / work as / take on the role of 2 play an active part in 3 do voluntary work for 4 be a member of / belong to 5 be a supporter of 6 work as / take on the role of / act as

3 a assist with, help out with, keep an eye onb cooperate with, take charge of, participate inc contributing to, devote time to

4 1 contribute to 2 keep an eye on 3 cooperate with 4 assist with 5 take charge of 6 devote time to 7 participate in 8 help out with

4 Keywords: up, down

1 a up b down c up d up/down e down f up g up h up/down i down j up

2 1 take upB1 2 cut down onB2 3 give upB1 4 turn downB2 5 break upB1 6 set upB1 7 end upB1 8 close downB2

3 1e 2h 3g 4d 5c 6b 7i 8a 9f

4 a keep down b take down c open up d chop up e note down

5 Health and treatments, Healthcare

1 1c 2h 3f 4i 5k 6a 7d 8l 9j 10e 11g 12b

2 1 have health insurance; covers various treatments; treat people

2 have regular check-ups; discusses everything openly with; given access to; are entitled to

3 have a high status; have a friendly manner towards; help out with

3 1i 2f 3c 4e 5d 6b 7j 8g 9a 10h

4 a I’ve just come down with a terrible cold.b Have you ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin?c Tim and Rena are expecting their first baby this

summer.d They’re going to take an X-ray of my ankle.e He can’t speak because he has lost his voice!f I’ve strained a muscle in my right leg.g It was so hot that I almost fainted.h She gave birth to a baby boy last Friday.i I was unconscious for about ten minutes.j Mike has just got over the flu.