Activity Pages Units 1-6

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Unit1

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Unit 1 Reading

Vacation time: at the beachor in the mountains?

So, do you like beach vacationsor do you prefer to spend your timein the mountains? They can both begreat ways to take a vacation, so weasked two of our readers which theypreferred. Heres what they told us.

Marta, 20: Ive always preferredthe mountains. The way I see it,the advantages of a vacation in themountains far outweigh those of abeach vacation. For one thing, you canenjoy the amazing scenery and youdont have to share it with thousandsof tourists. Another plus point is thatyou can do so many healthy activitiessuch as hiking, rafting, and mountaineering. Itsreally important to do something sporty whenyoure on vacation. The only drawback for somepeople is the accommodation. If you always stayin luxury hotels, you might nd it hard to sleep outin the open air in a tent, but Id say getting backto nature is one of the best things about adventuretravel in the mountains.

Isabel, 25: Oh, for me it has tobe the beach! If you ask me, youdhave to be crazy to spend yourvacation up a mountain in a tent!How do you get room service,for one thing?! Personally, I thinkthe point of a vacation is to enjoya more luxurious lifestyle thannormal and I believe theres nobetter place to do this than ave-star resort hotel. There areso many benets, I dont knowwhere to start. Its so relaxing tohave somebody else prepare allyour meals for you and then torecover from all that delicious

food by lying on the beach! There are bad points,of course. Beach resorts can get crowded and themain downside is the price, but nothing beats abeach vacation!

Comprehension Complete the table with some of the advantages and disadvantages.

Test your skills: Identifying opinions Find and write six phrases that we use to introduce opinions.

1. ________________________________ 4. ________________________________2. ________________________________ 5. ________________________________

3. ________________________________ 6. ________________________________

Reading

Name: ____________________________________ Class: _______________ Date: _______________

Mountain Vacations Beach Vacations

Advantage: Advantage:

Disadvantage: Disadvantage:


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Grammar

A Complete the paragraph with the gerund form of the verbs from the box.

Marta always avoids (1) ____________ away to crowded places. She enjoys (2) ____________ hervacations in the mountains and doing her favorite sports. This year, she is going on vacation withIsabel. Marta suggested (3) ____________ to the mountains and camping, but Isabel hates(4) ____________ in a tent. Isabel said she wouldnt consider (5) ____________ a hotel with fewer thanfour stars! In the end, Marta stopped (6) ____________ to persuade Isabel that camping was a goodidea and they stayed in a youth hostel.

Vocabulary

B Complete the paragraph using words or phrases from the box.

My kids wanted to go to a famous resort, but my wife and I are concerned about the environment, sowe chose a (1) ____________ that promoted (2) ____________. We bought a (3) ____________ thatgave us the chance to go (4) ____________ in a World Heritage town. We spoke to the(5) ____________ in the lobby and he organized the (6) ____________ for us. The (7) ____________was very good and gave us some good advice about buying (8) ____________ for our friends.

Word Builder

C Use the sufxes -or, -ist, or -icianto make nouns from the words in the box. Use a dictionary if necessary.

1. We had to call the ________________________ to x the lights.2. A famous ________________________ has found a new way to make energy from seawater.3. The ________________________ spoke about the need to give tax breaks to new companies.4. They paid a well-known ________________________ to design the cover of the brochure.5. According to the copyright, she is the ________________________ of this software program.6. Hes a movie ________________________ and he has been nominated for an Oscar this year.7. Nobody knows how the ________________________ made the tiger disappear from the cage.8. Im trying to nd a ________________________ of rare comic books because I want to sell mine.

book go sleep spend travel try

desk clerk destination ecotourism excursion sightseeing

souvenirs tour guide vacation package

art collect create direct

electric magic politics science

Review

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Unit2

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Arangos back! Tito Arango returns in another

spectacular adventure! Once again starring Jose

Sandoval as Arango, this amazing sequel to

Destination: Peru! takes our hero to Mexico. The

cast includes a host of Mexican movie stars. Both

the producer, Marta Milla, and the director, famous

movie-maker Alfonso Gonzalez, who also wrote the

screenplay, are from Mexico.

Arango receives a coded message. He reads it with

the help of his attractive new assistant, Maria. A

group of evil scientists plans to destroy the stunning

Maya ruins at Palenque. They believe they have

found the secret to eternal life in the foundations of

one particular temple, the Temple of Inscriptions.

The only way to keep the secret is to steal the entire

landmark and move it to their headquarters! Its a race

against time for Arango and Maria. If they act quickly,

they can save the temple. If not, the scientists will

succeed!

Whereas last time Arango had to escape from jail and

ght the villains on his own, this time he is helped by

Maria and a group of students from her university.

One thing Arango and Maria have in common is their

love of ancient buildings, but while Maria always tries

to nd a simple solution, Arangos love of guns leads

to explosive action scenes!

With a dramatic score by Ana Lirola, excellent acting,

and the beautiful landscapes of Mexico, this is a movie

that is sure to be popular with movie-goers around the

world!

Comprehension Choose the best ending for the sentences.

1. This is Arangos rst movie a. in Latin America. b. with Jose Sandoval. c. with an assistant. 2. The message was a. easy to read . b. about the evil plan. c. written by Maria. 3. Arango and Maria both a. want to save the temple. b. love violence. c. live in Mexico.

Test your skills: Understanding positive words in advertising Find these words in the text and check the words with a positive meaning.

______ attractive ______ excellent ______ evil______ stunning ______ ancient ______ spectacular

Unit 2 Reading

Reading

Name: ____________________________________ Class: _______________ Date: _______________

Destination: Mexico!

D.Mexico

http://www.D.mexico.com


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Grammar

A Complete the paragraph with the toinnitive or the gerund form of the verbs from the box.

Arango manages (1) _____________ the message with Marias help. Maria suggests (2) _____________the police because she wants to avoid (3) _____________ the ruins, but Arango chooses(4) _____________ his typical methods. He needs (5) _____________ Maria to help, so she has topractice (6) _____________ his gun to be able to protect herself.

Vocabulary

BComplete the paragraph using words from the box.

The (1) _____________ of the movie is a standard Hollywood thriller, but the (2) _____________includes some very good actors. In one exciting (3) _____________, the principal actor climbs to thetop of a very high (4) _____________. This is the (5) _____________ of the beginning of his nal ghtwith his enemy, who escapes by helicopter to an important religious (6) _____________. There, theyght on the stairs leading up to an ancient (7) _____________. The music adds to the suspense as the(8) _____________ has some very memorable melodies.

Word Builder

CUse the sufxes -ular, -ive, or-ingto make adjectives from the words in the box. Use a dictionary ifnecessary.

1. Like all athletes, she is very _____________ and always wants to win.2. He told us some very _____________ stories about his vacation.3. The living room is an unusual shapeit is _____________.4. Its a very _____________ idea, but Im not sure if well have enough money for it.5. I read a _____________ book recently about the life of a medieval scientist.6. There were some _____________ reworks at the end of the ceremony.7. We left the beach early when we saw some _____________ clouds in the distance.8. He spends hours in the gym. Thats why hes so _____________.

ask damage read shoot tell use

cast shrine plot scene

score site skyscraper tower

amuse attract circle compete fascinate muscle spectacle threaten

Unit 2 Review

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Unit3

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Reading

Name: ____________________________________ Class: _______________ Date: _______________

In recent years, over a million people have emigratedfrom the U.S. to Mexico. That means that one in four U.S.citizens who decide to leave their country have chosen tolive in Mexico! Who are they and why has Mexico becomesuch a popular place?

There are different types of people who move to Mexico,of course. Some of them are students who come to learnSpanish. Others are people who want a warmer climateand who spend the winter months in Mexico to avoid coldweather and high heating bills! One group is made up ofpeople who work for multinational companies with ofcesand factories in Mexico and another is those who have retired. For several years running, Mexico hasbeen voted the Worlds Best Place to Retire by International Livings Global Retirement Index!

There are as many reasons to live in Mexico as there are people who choose to do so. Firstly, it is closeenough for family members to return to visit their relatives in the U.S. Money is a very important reason,too. There is excellent healthcare in Mexico and medical attention is very affordable. Also, food isdelicious, cheap, and varied. Mexican cuisine is world-famous. Finally, one advantage of free trade isthat there are no import taxes on belongings, so you can take your personal possessions with you.

Mexico is a fascinating country where you can pursue many hobbies and interests. If you are interested

in learning more, click here for more information

Living in Mexico

Live in Mexico

http://www.live_in_mexico.com

Comprehension Read the article again and write Right, Wrong, orDoesnt say.

1. A quarter of all U.S. citizens live in Mexico. _______________2. People who live in Mexico visit relatives once or twice a year. _______________3. People who get sick can receive treatment in Mexico. _______________

Test your skills:Using synonyms to avoid repetition Find synonyms (words with a similar meaning) in the article for the words below.

food _______________ relatives _______________

medical attention _______________ belongings _______________weather _______________ leave your country _______________

Unit 3 Reading


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Review

Name: ____________________________________ Class: _______________ Date: _______________

Grammar

A Complete the paragraph with the toinnitive or the base form of the verbs from the box.

My friend has new neighbors from the U.S. They retired to San Miguel de Allende and he expectsthem (1) ______________ here all through the year. He saw them (2) ______________ with a big truckwith their things. They couldnt open the door, so they asked him (3) ______________ them nd theright key. He said they watched him (4) ______________ the key twice in the lock and they lookedworried. He made them (5) ______________ to call if they had problems. Now they want him to teachthem (6) ______________ Spanish!

Vocabulary

BComplete the paragraph using words or phrases from the box.

There are no (1) ______________ between Mexico and the U.S., so many companies use(2) ______________. I work for one of them, helping farmers benet from (3) ______________ whenthey sell their products. Our farmers grow fruit and vegetables and sell them to (4) ______________restaurants. These use traditional (5) ______________ to prepare delicious (6) ______________. The (7)______________ at work is friendly but many workers are concerned about (8) ______________ insome countries.

Word Builder

CUse the prexes mono-, bi-, ormulti-to make words from the words in the box. Use a dictionary ifnecessary.

1. Going to school by ______________ is a good way to keep t.2. They have started ______________ negotiations between the two countries.3. He teaches using ______________, so we use computers and watch TV in class.4. We need a high-speed ______________ link to the airport.5. The gallery is organizing an exhibition for the ______________ of his birth.6. The little girl was wearing a bright, ______________ sweater.7. Its a pity hes ______________: we need staff who speak English and Spanish.8. I want to work for a ______________ company with ofces all over the world.

arrive help live promise speak turn

atmosphere dishes exclusive fair trade

outsourcing protectionism recipes trade barriers

centenary colored cycle lateral

lingual national rail media

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Unit4

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Dependable Bank Student Card - A creditcard designed for student life

Now that youre a student, managing your expenses has never been so

important. Our Student Card helps you plan your budget and its packed

with benets that will make your cash go further, keep you in control of your

income, and help you afford the things you need.

No annual fee and two months interest-free

credit for new clients

Automatic text alerts ve days before your payment is due and

online account management

Customize your card design by uploading your choice ofimage onto the card

Safety guaranteed by monitoring of your account for unusual

or suspicious spending

Emergency cash advance and credit card replacement service

Low-interest auto loans to cover the cost of your rst

automobile

When you decide to apply online, the rst thing you have to do is ll out some personal details (name,

gender, date of birth, etc.). Secondly, the next step is to give us your contact details. After that, well

need to collect some data about your employment (if you have a salary, wage, or other source of

regular income), your studies, and your current bank details. Finally, well ask you to supply some

passwords and security numbers to protect your card. And thats it! Click here to proceed.

Comprehension Choose the best ending for each sentence. 1. This card could help you a. earn more cash. b. budget for things. c. get a good income. 2. The bank will tell you in advance when you a. need to pay money. b. can spend some money. c. get a cash advance. 3. The bank has a system to make sure that nobody else a. buys your rst car. b. uses your card. c. replaces your card.

Test your skills: Identifying time sequence

Write 1 to 5 for the order a student would enter this information to apply for the card.______ a. enter address and phone number______ b. enter secret words / numbers______ c. enter name______ d. decide you want to apply______ e. enter work and studies

Reading

Name: ____________________________________ Class: _______________ Date: _______________

Unit 4 Reading

credit cards

http://www.creditcardaplication.com/user/index.html


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Grammar

A Complete the paragraph with verb phrases from the box.

Hi there! Belen called. She said that she (1) _____________ to speak to you this morning. She wantedto remind you that you (2) _____________ later to prepare the presentation. She told me she(3) _____________ a microphone for the recording. I told her that you (4) _____________ free after six,but she replied that she really (5) _____________ you to meet her at ve. We agreed that it(6) _____________ better for you to arrange the time together. Can you call her? See you when I getback from the garage.

Vocabulary


I dont normally play the (1) _____________, because I dont think its a good idea to bet. Also, thetickets arent good (2) _____________ because you normally lose. The other day, however, I had justthe right amount for a ticket one (3) _____________ and a few (4) _____________. I(5) _____________ these for a ticket and I won! Now I can (6) _____________ to get a newcomputer if I (7) _____________ my old one in and dont (8) _____________ too much on anythingelse!

Word Builder

CUse the sufxes -ic or-icallyto make adjectives or adverbs from the words in the box. Use adictionary if necessary.

1. Shes highly _____________ about studying vocabulary and keeps good records.2. Its not very _____________ to expect everybody to agree to everything you say.3. Lets give the presentation as _____________ as possible: try to seem condent.4. Im not feeling at all _____________ today. I think Ive caught a cold.5. If we plan our game more _____________, Im sure we have a chance of winning.6. He went through his computer les ____________, deleting all the old ones.7. It doesnt make long-term _____________ sense to spend less tax money on health.

8. _____________, what do you think our chances of success are?

were had borrowed would be

had been hoping were meeting needed

afford banknote coins exchangedlottery spend trade investment

energy economy optimist

realist strategy system

Review

Name: ____________________________________ Class: _______________ Date: _______________

Unit 4 Review


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Unit5

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Returning unwanted goods

1. Dozens of consumers purchase goods spontaneously

and ultimately decide they dont really want them.

Returning products to us couldnt be easier: remember

our slogan: Above all, customer satisfaction. Just

read the following notes and follow the instructions!

2. Firstly, please tell us you are returning a product

to us by clicking this link. Dont forget to include your

name, the product purchased, the order number, your

daytime telephone number, and the precise reason

why you want to return it. After you let us know that

you are returning something to us, we will send you a

special reference number, which helps us initiate the

process of returning goods correctly.

3. When sending the goods to us, please include a cover letter. If you dont, this can make it more complicated

for us to sort the return quickly and efciently. The best way to send your products back to us is by express mail.

The address is the same as in all the advertisements we run in the mass media:

Bobs Electronics

5th and Dean

Newtown, WI

54207

Please do not return any goods without following this procedure. You may lose your money if you do.

4. We normally deal with returned items within one week of receiving them and we will call or e-mail you assoon as we have an opportunity to deal with the return.

Comprehension Match the phrases to make sentences.

____ 1. You have to click on the link, a. to sort out the return. ____ 2. They will send you a number b. to let them know that you want to return something. ____ 3. It will take about seven days c. to make the process easier.

Test your skills: Deciding the topic of a text from headings Match the headings with the four sections of the article.

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

3. _________________________

4. _________________________

What to send Getting started How long does it take? Our policy

Reading

Name: ____________________________________ Class: _______________ Date: _______________

Unit 5 Reading

electronics

http://www.electro/user/index.html


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Grammar

A Complete the paragraph with a wh-phrase from the box.

Our teacher explained (1) __________________ if we want to return something weve boughtbut dont really want. I know (2) __________________ damaged goods. Now I understand(3) __________________ things if I might want to exchange them. Of course, when I want to buythings that are similar, I will need to decide (4) __________________.

Vocabulary


Im taking a course in (1) _______________________ because I want to nd a job in(2) _______________________. Ive always been interested in (3) _______________________, likenewspapers, or TV channels that (4) _______________________ to different countries. I was luckyenough to nd a rm to (5) _______________________ me by helping with the cost of the course. Illhave to try not to (6) _______________________ if I have to promote any of their(7) _______________________ , many of which are (8) _______________________ in Mexico.

Word Builder

C Use the sufxes -ize or-iseto make verbs from the words in the box. Use a dictionary if necessary.

1. Using a song in a famous movie can really _____________ it.2. They _____________ a considerable variety of new products on the Internet.3. We have to _____________ a substantial number of words for the test tomorrow.4. The library still keeps records by hand. They need to _____________ their system.5. Going on vacation is a good way to _____________ yourself and get ready for work.6. I need to _____________ the arrangements for next weeks committee meeting.7. Companies often try to _____________ their businesses to sell in other countries.8. They tried to _____________ the damage caused by the forest res.

which to keep what to do where to buy how to return

advertising be biased brands broadcastmedia literacy on sale print media sponsor

advert computer energy nal

global local memory popular

Review

Name: ____________________________________ Class: _______________ Date: _______________

Unit 5 Review


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Unit6

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Jobs for the boys?The department store where I worked was trying

to save money during the recession by reducing

the workforce. I was one of the rst people to get

red. When I lost my job as a sales clerk, I did

everything I could to live economically. I started

going to charity stores to look for bargains and I

ate cheap food or even ate for free some days,

by going to eat at friends houses. It appeared to

be impossible to survive like this. The rst few

months, I didnt pay my household bills, but then

I started receiving threatening letters.

I decided that I had to look for a new job. I applied

for work looking after children, but I was told that

it wasnt a suitable job for a man, even though I

had helped raise my younger brothers. Next, I

wrote to an airline, but they said there were no

vacancies for ight attendants. Airlines tend to

prefer to employ young women to men. In fact,

my best friends girlfriend found a job with the

same airline the same month! I was even turned

down for a job as a waiter in a fast-food place.

Comprehension Read the article again and write Right, Wrong, orDoesnt say.

1. The writer had a well-paid job in the store. ____________________2. The writer couldnt get some jobs because he is a man. ____________________3. The writer is now doing the same job as before. ____________________

Test your skills: Understanding inference Here are three sentences containing inferred information. Re-write them as stated information. 1. It appeared to be impossible to survive like this. ____________________________________________________________________________

2. Airlines tend to prefer to employ young women to men. ____________________________________________________________________________ 3. It seems that we expect some jobs to be done by men and some by women. ____________________________________________________________________________

Reading

Name: ____________________________________ Class: _______________ Date: _______________

Unit 6 Reading

Finally, I got a part-time job with the police force,

but not as a police ofcer. No. Im working as a

secretary.

A secretary? I hear you say .Yes, thats right.

In the police force, at least, people dont mind

what gender you are when you apply for a job

with them. I still get very strange looks from most

people when I tell them what I do. It seems that

we expect some jobs to be done by men and

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Grammar

A Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the verbs from the box.

My grandfather once told me that he always (1) ______________ of becoming a nurse. He(2) ______________ in passing all the exams, but in the end he (3) ______________ against doing thejob he wanted. Why? Well, his family (4) ______________ him from applying. They said that workingas a nurse would (5) ______________ him from being accepted as a real man by the family, whowere all very old-fashioned. He didnt (6) ______________ like being rejected by them, so he carriedon studying and became a doctor.

Vocabulary


The painting on display in the (1) ______________ ofces looked (2) ______________, but we knew itwas actually very (3) ______________ and possibly even (4) ______________ . It was a signicant workof art for the whole of (5) ______________. The (6) ______________ had inherited it from a cousin.One day, there was a small re in the ofces next door. By the time the (7) ______________ arrived,we had all evacuated the building. A (8) ______________ stopped us from going back inside. You cantimagine what happened when we discovered that the painting was missing!

Word Builder

C Use the sufxes -fulor -lessto make adjectives from the words in the box. Use a dictionary ifnecessary.

1. I think I did well, so Im ______________ the results of the test will be good.2. Revising your notes regularly is a ______________ way to improve your vocabulary.3. Being a soccer referee is a ______________ job; nobody agrees with your decisions!4. She was very ______________ when I asked about the assignment.5. The sauce was totally ______________. It needed more salt.6. I cleaned my boots with ______________ shoe polish.7. Everybody knows that smoking is very ______________, especially for young people.8. The army was ______________ to resist the enemys attack.

decide dream feel prevent stop succeed

color avor harm help

hope power thank use

chairperson charity cheap expensive

reghters humankind police ofcer priceless

Review

Name: ____________________________________ Class: _______________ Date: _______________

Unit 6 Review

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