compulsory (adj) that must be done because of a law or a rule (บงคบ)National Curriculum (n) (in Britain) a programme of study in all the main subjects that children aged 5 to 16 in state schools must follow (หลกสตรการศกษาภาคบงคบของชาต)optional (adj) that you can choose to do or have if you want to (ทางเลอก)career (n) a job or series of related jobs that you do, especially a profession that you spend a lot of your working life in (อาชพ)MI6 (n) The British government organisation that deals with national security from outside Britain. Its official name is ‘the Secret Intelligence Service’. (หนวยสบราชการลบ)

Vocabulary (Ex. 1)

Choices12

Cultural noteGCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) เปนการสอบในประเทศองกฤษและเวลส และในอกบางประเทศ โดยจะสอบเมอเดกมอายประมาณ 16 ปขนไป นกเรยนเลอกสอบประมาณ 8-12 วชา เชน วทยาศาสตร ภาษาองกฤษ คณตศาสตร สงคมศกษา ภาษาตางประเทศ ศลปะ ฯลฯ และผลการสอบจะแบงเปน 7 ระดบ คอ Grade A, B, C, D, E, F, G ผทสอบได Grade C ขนไปจงจะถอวาสอบผาน นกเรยนทสอบ GCSE ไดแลว (อยางนอย 5 วชา) หากจะศกษาตอในระดบอดมศกษาจะตองศกษาตออกประมาณ 2 ป ในระดบ A Level (Advanced Level)

Possible answers1 Because they’ll influence not only the students’ next two years at

school, but also university choices and their future careers.2 Subject teachers, career coordinators and the families can help

students to decide.3 Maths, English and Science.4 The advisor tells students to think about what they like doing,

what they’re good at and what skills they have developed outside school.

5 To work for an international bank I’ll need to study Business and Economics.

6 They need a lot of passion and determination.

Possible answers13 Art14 Physical Education15 English16 Science17 Geography18 Historyalso: the native language, grammar and literature, one or more foreign languages, Religious Education, Musical Education, Information Technology, etc.

Possible answersI think they teach Literature and Economics at secondary level in Thailand.I think they also teach Chemistry, Biology and Physics.

Possible answersA: What school are you going to attend next year?B: I’m going to attend a Science-oriented school.A: Which subjects are you going to study?B: I’m going to study Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.A: What do you think it will be like?B: I think it will be interesting.A: Which subject do you think will be the most difficult?B: I think Chemistry will be very difficult because I’ve never

studied it before.

Answers1 DS2 T3 F (She looked after three goldfish when she was eleven.)4 F (She likes dogs.)5 DS6 F (Mrs Parker thinks Ruth isn’t good for that job because she’s allergic to dogs.)

pet sitter

alreadyhas

hadwas

forgot

dogs

3 ____________

paperboy/papergirl

hairdresser’s assistant volunteer2 ______________

1 _____________

7 ______________ 8 _______________

4 ______________ 5 ______________ 6 ______________babysitter shop assistant fruit picker

farmhand pet sitter

Audio script and answers C 2.37lifeguard

1 paperboy / papergirl2 hairdresser’s assistant3 volunteer4 babysitter5 shop assistant6 fruit picker7 farmhand8 pet sitter

Possible answerI think the best job for Simon is a lifeguard because he can stay outside, play sport on the beach and talk to lots of people. He can also help people in danger because he is physically strong.

Name _____________________________________

Surname _____________________________________

Age _____________________________________

Personality _____________________________________

Likes / dislikes ______________________________________________________________

Experience ______________________________________________________________

Ever had a part-time job? ____________ When?______________________

Do you play a sport ______________________________________________________.How long have you played it? ________________________________________

Do you play an instrument? __________________________________________.How long have you played it? ________________________________________

Ever been abroad? ______________ When? ______________________________

MartaGarcia14sociable, intelligent

likes talking to people / dislikes staying alonebaby sitter Yes Last summer Yes, tennis

Since I was sevenYes, the pianoFor two years

Yes Last year

Possible answerI think the best job for Marta is a shop assistant because she’s sociable and likes talking to people. OR: I think the best job for Marta is a babysitter because she has previous experience, she is sociable and she can play tennis or the piano with children.

future simple

to be going to

future simple

1 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

2 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

3 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

4 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

I don’t think I’ll have time to write to Mary. I think I’ll go to the supermarket.I don’t think I’ll go to the cinema. I think I’ll finish my French homework.I think I’ll go to bed early tonight. I don’t think I’ll go out.I don't think I'll go to the cinema. I think I’ll go to bed early.

Possible answers

Possible answersI’m doing my homework on Saturday morning.

I’m having a meal in a restaurant on Saturday evening.

I’m staying in bed on Sunday morning.

I’m playing tennis with my brother on Sunday afternoon.

Possible answersI’m going to go to my grandparents’ next week. I’m not going to stay at home.I’m not going to walk in the park. I’m going to run along the river.I’m going to call Tony next week. I’m not going to visit him.

I’m going to go shopping every day. I’m not going to do my homework.

’m going to

will

’ll

is going to ’s going to

won’t

will

’re going to

A C

B D

’ve never been ’ve already finished

learnt

went Have ever found

got ’ve just eaten

hasn’t decided yet

how

for

long

Answers1 A: How long has Peter played tennis?

B: For three weeks.2 A: How long have you known Susan?

B: Since I was at primary school.3 A: How long has Greg been married?

B: Since June.4 A: How long has he had his car?

B: Since 2006.5 A: How long have they studied French?

B: For six years.6 A: How long have you been here?

B: Since seven o’clock.

curemedicines

hygiene

hygiene

hospitals

epidemicsuniversity

surgery

veterinary

epidemic (n) a large number of cases of a particular disease happening at the same time in a particular community (โรคระบาด)cure (v) to make an illness go away (รกษา)medicines (n) a substance, especially a liquid that you drink or swallow in order to cure an illness (ยารกษาโรค)surgery (n) medical treatment of injuries or diseases that involves cutting open a person’s body and often removing or replacing some parts; the branch of medicine connected with this treatment (ศลยกรรม, การผาตด)veterinary (adj) connected with caring for the health of animals (เกยวกบการรกษาโรคของสตว)hygiene (n) the practice of keeping yourself and your living and working areas clean in order to prevent illness and disease (สขอนามย, สขลกษณะ)

Vocabulary (Ex. 1)

Possible answersPrehistoric 1 charms and magic spells2 to remove the evil spirits3 used herbs, magical ceremonies and surgery

through the skull4 no answerAncient Egypt1 very important2 natural medicines and

surgical operations3 understood the human

body very well4 no answer

Ancient Greece1 considered a science2 real medicine and hygiene3 rejected religious ceremonies

or magical cures4 no answer

Ancient Rome1 important2 cleanliness3 were an important part of Roman society4 no answer

The Renaissance1 important2 no answer3 studied at university and had

an important role in society4 no answer

Middle Ages1 a mixture of ideas2 science, religious prayer,

and magic3 studied the human body4 no answer

The 1800s1 important2 vaccinations and surgery3 became specialised4 veterinary medicine

The 1700s1 more scientific2 no answer3 studied the anatomy

of the human body4 no answer

1967

1928

1953

Possible answersGalen of Pergamum (129-ca.210) studied the human body, especially through the dissection of human remains and the vivisection of animals. He was able to perform advanced surgery and to treat awide variety of patients, from gladiators to the Emperor, Marcus Aurelius.

Gino Strada (1948, Milan) was a heart transplant surgeon until 1988, when he started his work for the Red Cross in conflict zones such as Pakistan, Ethiopia, Peru, Afghanistan, Somalia and Bosnia. In 1994 he founded a charitable organisation called “Emergency” to help civilian victims of war. The charity has hospitals in Sierra Leone and Afghanistan and first aid posts near the front lines. Gino Strada has published Buskashi: Viaggio dentro la guerra (A Journey insideWar), 2003; Green Parrots: A war surgeon's diary, 2004; Just war, 2005.

Check Your Progress Units 10-12

Exercise 1Books 1 biography 2 best seller 3 dictionary 4 comic

TV Programmes5 news6 advert7 soap8 quiz show9 chat show

Exercise 2

1 P E T S I T T E R2 S H O P A S S I S T A N T3 P A P E R B O Y4 V O L U N T E E R5 B A B Y S I T T E R

Exercise 3

1 Bryan: Hey, Monica! Look over there! That’s Susan, isn’t it?

7 Bryan: I’m not keen on German. I prefer studying Spanish.6 Monica: Yes. Her mother’s German and Susan loves the

language.3 Bryan: I didn’t know that. When did she leave?2 Monica: No, it can’t be her. She’s gone to Germany.5 Bryan: She often goes there, doesn’t she?4 Monica: Yesterday morning.8 Monica: So do I. It isn’t as difficult, is it?

Exercise 4

Answers1 visited2 hasn’t arrived3 didn’t like4 have (you) lived5 have known

Exercise 5

Answers1 E They must be tired. They haven’t slept for days.2 C He can’t be in New York. I saw him at the supermarket this

morning.3 B She must be a new student. Nobody knows her.4 D He can’t be 16! He’s about my age.5 F This can’t be Tom’s jumper. It’s too small.6 A They can’t be at home. The lights are off.

Exercise 6 Answers

Exercise 7

Possible answers1 I live in Dublin.2 My favourite subject is Geography.3 Yes, I play rugby.4 No, I don’t have any brothers or sisters.5 I watch 1 or 2 hours a day.

Answers1 C haven’t seen2 C went3 A says4 B are5 A meeting6 B will7 B forgot8 C am having

Exercise 8