Prac adv parts 3+4 book 1 cengage

Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning

Practice

8 tests

Modern times

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about twominutes (3 minutes for groups of three).

Here are some aspects of modern life, and a question for youto discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about the advantages and disadvantages of each aspect of modern life.

Now you have about a minute to decide which two aspectsbest illustrate that modern life has both advantages and disadvantages.

Part 34 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)


What are the advantagesand disadvantages of

each aspect of modernlife?

medicine

ready meals

cars

electricity

computers and mobile phones


Part 4

• Which aspects of life in the past, which no longer exist, do you think were positive?

• Should developments in technology be restricted in any way? (Why? / Why not?)

• What sort of difficulties do young people face today, butthat previous generations did not have to confront, or notto the same extent?

• Why do older people sometimes become nostalgic aboutthe past?

5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)


Motivation


Here are some situations where people need motivation and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about why people need motivation in these situations.

Now you have about a minute to decide which situation needsthe most motivation.



How important ismotivation in these

situations?

training for a marathon

studying for an exam

working in an office

climbing a mountain

working in a factory


Part 4

• When do you think it is important for people to be motivated? Are there any times when being motivated is undesirable?

• It is often said that motivation is important in education. Do you agree? (Why? / Why not?)

• What factors motivate people to achieve something?

• How can people motivate themselves?



Pride

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for abouttwo minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).

Here are some different things people are proud about, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about why people feel proudabout these things.

Now you have about a minute to decide which situationgives the most pride.



Why do people feelproud about these

things?

supporting a sports team

a new baby

getting a new job

winning a prize

a new car


Part 4

• When was the last time you felt proud of something youhad achieved?

• Do you think there are forms of pride that can be harmful?

• Would someone who never felt proud of himself or herselfbe unhappy?

• Are there times when you feel proud of other people? Canyou give an example?



Transport


Here are some different ideas for reducing the use of cars in a city, and a question for you to discuss. First you havesome time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about how practical each idea is.

Now you have about a minute to decide which idea is mostlikely to improve a city.

Part 3



How practical are theseideas to reduce car use

in a city?

ban cars from the city

centre

create new cycle paths

make public transport cheaper

introduce a park-and-ride

scheme

introduce a congestion

charge


Part 4

• Should private cars be banned from city centres? (Why? / Why not?)

• What do you think could be done in your area to encouragepeople to use public transport?

• Some cities encourage people to take passengers in theircars to reduce congestion. Do you think this is a good idea, and would it work in your area? (Why? / Why not?)



Time management


Here are some different situations where time management is necessary, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about why time management isnecessary in each situation.

Now you have about a minute to decide which situationwould benefit most from better time management.

Part 3



Why is time management necessary

in these situations?

training for a marathon

meeting a work deadline

studying for an exam

having more than one job

looking after small children


Part 4

• Do you think it is a problem if someone is often late for appointments and meetings? (Why? / Why not?)

• Which aspects of modern life, where time is managedbadly, do you find most annoying?

• Does modern life make us too anxious about punctuality? (Why? / Why not?)

• When was the last time you were late, and what causedyou to be late?



Appearance


Here are some different situations where your appearanceis important, and a question for you to discuss. First you havesome time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about why your appearance isimportant in each situation.

Now you have about a minute to decide in which situation it’smost important to have a good appearance.

Part 3



Why is a person’sappearance important in these situations?

meeting someone for the first time

your first day in a new job

going to an exam

going to a restaurant

a job interview


Part 4

• In what sort of situations do you think someone’sappearance is most important?

• Do you think it is possible to ignore fashion? (Why? Whynot?)

• To what extent do you judge a person by his or herappearance?

• How important is appearance to someone who cares whatother people think?



Recreation


Here are some different things that people do in theirspare time, and a question for you to discuss. First you havesome time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about why people want to do thesethings.

Now you have about a minute to decide which activity is themost enjoyable for most people.

Part 3



Why do people want to do these things in their

spare time?

paint or draw

play board games

work in a garden

go dancing

read books


Part 4

• Why do you think some people choose to do dangerousrecreational activities like mountain climbing?

• Do you think everyone needs some sort of recreationalactivity? (Why? / Why not?)

• Would it be possible to encourage more children to take up recreational activities other than sports (hobbies, such as collecting stamps, or gardening)?



Creativity


Here are some different situations where people are engaged in creative activities, and a question for you todiscuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about what rewards people getwhen they do these things.

Now you have about a minute to decide which creativeactivity is the most rewarding.

Part 3



What rewards do people get when they do these

things?

writing poetry

playing a musical

instrument growing flowers or vegetables

playing with children

designing clothes


Part 4

• How important is it for people to feel creative in some way?

• Do you feel people get a similar sense of satisfaction fromother activities?

• It is sometimes said that everyone has the potential to be creative in some way. Do you agree? (Why? / Why not?)




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