Relationships1 2.02 Listen and repeat the phrases in the box. Then

translate them.

ask somebody out break up (with somebody) chat somebody up fall in love (with somebody) fancy somebody get divorced (from somebody) get engaged (to somebody) get married (to somebody) get on (with somebody) go out (with somebody) have an argument (with somebody) make up

2 Put the events in exercise 1 in the order that they might happen in a relationship. (There is more than one acceptable answer.)

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Workbook: More practice p27, Revision and extension pp90–91

Vocabulary

Getting together4 VoCABULARy Relationships • Compound nouns

GRAMMAR for and since • ago • Present perfect and past simple

SkILLS Getting to know people • Email

3 2.03 Recycle Listen to seven dialogues. What is happening in each one? Complete the sentences. Use the present continuous (see page 12).

1 He’s chatting her up. 2 He … her … 3 They … 4 They … 5 They … 6 They … 7 They …

4 Look at the pictures. Write the story of Jake and Sally using the past simple. Use the phrases in exercise 1.

One evening … The following day ... … for six months.

One day … Two days later … The following year … Six months ago …

Would you like to … ?

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2 Read the text again. Are the sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.

1 Linda Wolfe has been married twenty-four times. 2 She first got divorced when she was still in her teens. 3 She once married somebody who was in prison. 4 One of her marriages lasted less than two days. 5 She has kept all her engagement and wedding rings. 6 She knows why men are attracted to her. 7 She lives on her own in her own home. 8 She last got divorced twelve years ago.

3 Recycle In the text, find six phrases from exercise 1 on page 46 (lines 6, 7, 18, 19, 20 and 25).

4 Read the comments. Do you agree or disagree?

5 Rate the text and write your own comment.

More practice: Workbook page 00 Extension: Workbook page 00 Website unit 1: Reading11

Workbook: More practice p30 Unit 4: Reading47

Reading

1 2.04 Read the text. Which sentence is true?

a) Linda Wolfe has been married many times and is now happy to live alone. b) She enjoys asking men out and wants to get married again. c) She may get married again because she feels a bit lonely.

American grandmother, Linda Wolfe, is looking for her true love – for the twenty-fourth time. Linda has already walked down the aisle twenty-three times – and that’s a world record! Linda first fell in love fifty-two years ago and got married when she was only sixteen. She was married for seven years, and it was her longest and happiest marriage. Since then, her relationships have been more difficult. Over the years she has had a variety of husbands – a church preacher, a plumber, an electrician, several musicians, and a prisoner, to name but a few. Her shortest marriage lasted only thirty-six hours. And she married and divorced one man, Jack Gourley, three times. Although they were madly in love, they had lots of arguments and kept breaking up with each other. One day, after getting divorced yet

again, she collected all her wedding and engagement rings and threw them in the rubbish bin. ‘And they were beautiful rings,’ she said. According to Linda, she has never asked a man out. They always ask her! But she isn’t sure why: ‘I’ve tried to figure it out and I can’t.’ Linda has appeared on many TV and radio shows and she has given many interviews. Now she is sixty-eight and lives in a nursing home in Oregon, USA. She has been alone for twelve years now. She hasn’t been out with a man since her last divorce. ‘But I would get married again,’ she said, ‘because, you know, it gets lonely.’

Married again … and again … and again …

CommentsI rate it: ★★★★✩ Amazing! I hope she finds happiness at last! Mel, 6:15 p.m.

I rate it: ★★✩✩✩ She should take marriage more seriously. Alex, 6:45 p.m.

I rate it: ★★★★✩ I bet she does it for the publicity. James, 8:07 p.m.

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Unit 4: Grammar48

Grammar

Present perfect with for and since1 Study the examples. Complete the rules with

for and since.

1 We’ve lived in London for two years. 2 I haven’t seen Jack since last Sunday.

RulesWe use the present perfect with for and since to say how long a situation has existed.a) We use ____ with a period of time.b) We use ____ with a point in time.

2 Read the Learning to learn box. Memorize the example sentences in exercise 1. Close your books and test your partner. Past simple with ago

7 Study the examples and choose the correct word in rule 2. Then translate the examples.

a) My parents got married twenty years ago. b) ‘When did you last eat?’ ‘An hour ago.’

Rules1 We use ago with the past simple and

a period of time to say when something happened.

2 We put ago before / after the period of time.

8 Write questions using When did you last … and the prompts. Use the past simple.

1 have an argument? 6 take an exam? 2 see a film? 7 tidy your bedroom? 3 go shopping? 8 play a computer 4 read a magazine? game? 5 use a computer?

9 In pairs, ask and answer the questions in exercise 8. Use ago and a period of time in the answers.

1 Kate has known her best friend ____ 2005.

2 Jo has been at this school ____ three years.

3 We’ve lived in this town ____ six months.

4 I’ve had this pen ____ a very long time.

5 Josh hasn’t eaten anything ____ two o’clock.

6 Sue hasn’t been out with her friends ____ last weekend.

4 Write similar sentences to the ones in exercise 3 about yourself.

1 I’ve known my best friend since 2007.

5 Write questions with How long …

have / those shoes? How long have you had those shoes?

1 know / your teacher? 2 be / in this class? 3 live / in your house or flat? 4 have / this book? 5 be / a student?

6 In pairs, ask and answer the questions in exercise 5. Use for or since in the answers.

Memorizing example sentencesLearn an example sentence by heart for each grammar point you study.

learning to learn

How long have you had those

shoes?

I’ve had these shoes for a year.

When did you last have an argument? I last had an

argument two hours ago.

3 Complete the sentences with for or since.

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Workbook: More practice p28–29, Grammar Bank pp72–73 Unit 4: Grammar49

Grammar

Time expressionsWe cannot use the present perfect with expressions that refer to a specific time in the past, e.g. a year ago, last week, on Saturday, etc. We normally use the past simple.

I’ve asked my neighbour out last week. ✗I asked my neighbour out last week. ✔

language helpPresent perfect and past simple 10 Complete the rules with the words in the box.

experiences past simple present present perfect present result

Rules 1 We use the ____ for completed

actions at specific times in the past. My parents got married in 1990.

2 We use the ____ for news. Have you heard? Sally and Fred have got married.

3 We use the present perfect for ____ . (= completed actions at unspecific times in the past.) I’ve been to Spain three times.

4 We use the present perfect for actions that began in the past and continue in the ____ . Sue and Joe have been engaged since May.

5 We use the present perfect for completed actions that have a ____ . I’ve done my homework, so I can go out now.

11 Choose the correct tense.

12 Read the Language help box. Which of these expressions refer to a specific time in the past?

always ever for a long time in 1982 last night never a week ago yesterday

13 2.05 Complete the dialogue. Use the past simple and present perfect. Then listen and check.

Liam Hi Ann. I (1 not see) you for ages. Where (2 you / be)? Ann I (3 go) to Wales for two weeks with

my family. (4 you / ever / go) there? Liam No. Ann It’s really beautiful. Liam Cool. (5 you / hear) the latest news about Tom and Sally yet? Ann No. Are they still going out? Liam No, they aren’t. They (6 just / break up). Ann Really? When (7 that / happen)? Liam On Tuesday. Apparently they (8 have) a big argument. Ann What (9 they / argue) about? Liam According to Sally, Tom (10 ask) Julie out last weekend. Ann And (11 they / go out) together yet? Liam Yes. Harry (12 see) them at the cinema together on Monday. Ann Oh, dear.

Write sentences using these time expressions: ever, last weekend, already, ago, since. Use the past simple or the present perfect.

extra practice

1 I went / I’ve been out with Sue yesterday. 2 I lived / I’ve lived in London since 1999. 3 I never ate / I’ve never eaten Japanese

food, but I’d like to try it. 4 ‘Did John arrive / Has John arrived?’

‘Yes, he’s in the living room.’ 5 We went / We’ve been running yesterday. 6 ‘Do your homework!’

‘Look! I did / I’ve done it.’

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Unit 4: Reading50

Workbook: More practice p30

Reading

1 2.06 Read the text. Why did Alec write his book? Choose the correct answer.

a) Because he didn’t know how to talk to girls. b) Because he realized that many boys had trouble talking to girls. c) Because he doesn’t have a girlfriend.

2 Read the text again and put the events in the correct order.

a) He sold one copy of the book at school. b) He appeared on television. c) The media heard about his dating tips. d) He saw boys at school having trouble talking to girls. e) An American company published his book. f) He wrote his book.

3 Answer the questions.

1 What advice does Alec give about a boy’s appearance? 2 Why does Alec say it isn’t a good idea to pay a girl a lot of compliments? 3 What warning does Alec give about pretty girls? 4 Why does Alec think it’s better if the girl does most of the talking?

Did you know? Women talk almost three times as much as men. The average woman says about 20,000 words in a day – 13,000 more than the average man.

social studies link

Alec Greven is only a nine-year-old schoolboy, but he has already written his first book. And an American company has just published it. This is amazing enough, but more amazing is the title: How to talk to girls! Alec started writing the book after watching the boys in the playground making lots of mistakes with girls. Alec sold the only copy for $5 at the school book fair. But he became famous when the local media heard about his dating tips for boys. Since publishing the book, he has appeared on national TV to give his excellent advice.

Here are some of his tips:

• Don’t show off.

• Comb your hair.

• Don’t wear scruffy clothes.

• Don’t pay too many compliments as you will appear desperate.

• Accept that sometimes it takes years to make a girl like you.

• Be careful of pretty girls.

In chapter three he warns: ‘Some pretty girls are cold-hearted when it comes to boys.’ His advice is: ‘The best choice for most boys is a regular girl.’ Alec thinks that the best way to approach a girl is to keep it simple. ‘If I say “hi” and you say “hi” back, we’re probably off to a good start,’ he says. He believes that showing interest is the key to winning a girl’s heart. ‘Your goal is to make sure that she does most of the talking, so then you can’t mess up.’ And does Alec have a girlfriend? He thinks he is too young. ‘Dating is for old people – about fifteen or sixteen,’ he said.

Dating is kids’ stuff

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Workbook: More practice p31, Revision and extension pp90–91 Unit 4: Vocabulary51

Vocabulary

Compound nouns

Compound nouns

We can combine two nouns to make a compound noun. We write some as a single word and some as two words: whiteboard, housing estate.

language help

1 Read the Language help box. Complete the compound nouns with the words in the box. you may use some words more than once.

bed Christmas credit desk head lap sun waiting wedding

2 2.07 Listen, check and repeat.

3 Complete the sentences with compound nouns from exercise 1.

1 The bride entered the church wearing a beautiful ____ .

2 I can’t use my MP3 player because the ____ are broken.

3 We’ve got ages before the train comes. Let’s sit in the ____ .

4 When my mum goes on business trips she takes her ____ with her so she can work on the plane.

5 ‘I’ve got a really bad ____ .’ ‘Take an aspirin, then.’

6 Three hundred people came to my sister’s ____ . The church was absolutely full.

7 Tom keeps all his documents on the ____ instead of in folders.

8 It’s very bright outside. You should wear your ____ .

4 Recycle Complete these compound nouns from the text on page 50.

1 school_____ (line 2) 3 girl_____ (line 35) 2 book _____ (line 10)

5 Copy and complete the chains of compound nouns using the nouns in the boxes. Use the pictures to help you.

board card game

1 _____room 7 _____ache 2 _____ room 8 _____phones

3 _____ card 9 _____cream 4 _____ card 10 _____glasses

5 _____top 11 _____ dress 6 _____top 12 _____ ceremony

Find compound nouns in your dictionary that start with these words: football, tooth, hand.

extra practice

birthday card card … … show

home … … cleaner

book shop window work

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Unit 4: Communication52

Workbook: More practice p32, Pronunciation (/e/ and /eI/) p112

Communication

Getting to know peopleListening

1 2.08 Listen to two dialogues. Copy and complete the chart.

2 2.08 Listen again. Complete these extracts using the words in the boxes.

Dialogue 1

around before better hope so

a) Pam Hi, I’m Pam. We’ve met ____ , haven’t we? Dan Yes, I think ____ . At the theatre last week. I’m Dan.

b) Pam Anyway, I’d ____ go. See you ____ soon! Dan I ____ so. Bye.

Dialogue 2

enjoy into like Me much only should

a) Ben Did you ____ it? kim Not very ____ . I’m not really ____ football. I ____ went because my brother was playing.

b) Ben ____ too. Maybe we ____ have a game some time. kim Yes, I’d ____ that.

Speaking

3 2.09 Read and listen. What hobby do Tom and Sue have in common?

Tom Hi. We’ve met before, haven’t we?Sue Yes, last weekend at Jake’s party. I’m Sue.Tom I’m Tom. Did you enjoy the party?Sue Yes, it was great. Did you enjoy it?Tom Not really. The music wasn’t great.Sue So, what else do you like doing at weekends?Tom I like going to the cinema.Sue Really? Me too. Tom Maybe we should go and see a film together.Sue Yes, good idea.Tom Well, I’d better get back to class. Nice talking to you.

4 Practise reading the dialogue in pairs.

5 Write a dialogue using the chart. Then act out your dialogue in class.

Student A Student B

Start the

conversation. Say

you’ve met before.

Say where you met.

Introduce yourself.

Introduce yourself.

Ask if B enjoyed the

event.

Reply. Ask about A.

Reply. Give a reason.

Ask what else A likes

doing.

Reply.

Say you enjoy it too.

Suggest that you do

something together.

Say that you like the

idea.

End the conversation.

Dialogue 1 Dialogue 2

Pam Dan Ben Kim

Met where?

Enjoyed it?

Hobby in common?

Suggestion?

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Hi Robin,

How are things with you? Sorry I haven’t written for ages – I’ve been very busy recently with exams at school. But they’re over now, and the holidays have begun. I’ve got a part-time job at the local café. It’s hard work, but the money is good. I’m saving up for a holiday – we’re going to France in a couple of weeks.

Enough of me. Do you remember Dave? Well, he’s broken up with Kate and is now going out with Wendy. They seem very happy together. Joe has decided to leave school next summer. He was going to stay on but he says he wants to get a job and start earning some money. The family are all fine. My sister’s passed her driving test and has bought a car.

What have you been up to? Are you still enjoying life in London? We must get together soon. Would you like to come for a visit? You’re welcome any time.

Anyway, say hi to Mark. And write soon with your news.

Love, Emily

Workbook: More practice p32, Writing Builder p105 Unit 4: Writing53

Writing

Email 1 Read the email. Which tense does Emily use

most often for giving news: the past simple or the present perfect?

2 Read the email again. Answer the questions.

1 Why has Emily been busy recently? 2 Where is she working? 3 Are Kate and Dave still going out? 4 Why is Joe going to leave school? 5 What good news does Emily give about

her sister? 6 What does Emily invite Robin to do?

Useful phrases for emails

At the start 1 Hope you’re _____ .

2 How are _____ with you?

3 It was _____ to hear from you.

4 Sorry I haven’t written for _____ .

5 _____ for your email.

At the end

1 Say _____ to …

2 Write _____ with your news.

3 _____ to you soon.

4 That’s all my _____ for now.

5 That’s all for _____ . It’s getting late.

writing skills

4 Which phrases from the box does Emily use in her email?

5 Plan an email. Use the writing guide to help you. Imagine it’s the end of term and the holidays have just started. Make notes.

6 Write your email (100–130 words). Include some phrases from the Writing skills box.

3 Complete the phrases in the Writing skills box with the words in the box.

ages great hi news now soon Speak

Thanks things well

Paragraph 1:Give news of yourself.Paragraph 2:Give news about friends and family.Paragraph 3: Ask about the other person’s news and suggest a meeting.

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Vocabulary1 Complete the phrases with the words in the

box. 8 points

in on out to up up up with

1 chat somebody ____

2 break ____ (with somebody)

3 ask somebody ____

4 make ____

5 get ____ (with somebody)

6 get engaged ( ____ somebody)

7 have an argument ( ____ somebody)

8 fall ____ love (with somebody)

2 Label the pictures with compound nouns. 7 points

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Progress check

Grammar3 Complete the sentences with the present

perfect of the verbs in brackets and for or since. 5 points

1 I (not have) a letter from her ____ months.

2 I (know) about their relationship ____ a month.

3 They (be) engaged ____ Easter.

4 I (not eat) anything ____ this morning.

5 I (love) you ____ the day that we met.

4 Rewrite the sentences using ago. 5 points

They got divorced in 2000. It’s now 2010. They got divorced ten years ago.

1 We had an argument at ten o’clock. It’s now twelve o’clock.

2 It’s Saturday today. We played volleyball last Saturday.

3 He asked her out in January. It’s July now. 4 It’s Friday today. They broke up last Sunday. 5 The film began at seven o’clock. It’s eight

o’clock now.

5 Complete the sentences using the past simple or present perfect. 5 points

1 I live in Oxford. I (live) here for twelve years. 2 Have you heard? Max (break up) with Sally. 3 (you / ever / chat) anybody up? 4 They (get) engaged at the end of March. 5 (you / finish) that computer game yet?

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Culture

1 2.10 Read the text. Match headings 1–5 with paragraphs A–E.

1 Bad neighbours 3 Early invasions 5 The birth of the UK 2 Continuing rivalry 4 The Union Jack

2 What happened in these years or periods?

the first millennium BC 1066 1536 1707

1921

3 Answer the questions.

1 Where did the Celtic people live at the time of the Norman invasion?

2 When did the English invade Wales? 3 What was the name of the monarch who was

the first king of both England and Scotland? 4 Which area of Ireland is still part of the UK? 5 Which three flags form the Union Jack?

How many regional languages are spoken in your country? How many languages can you speak?

over to you

FAST FACTS• Welsh, a Celtic language, is still spoken in

rural areas of Wales.

• Since 1998, Scotland and Wales have had their own parliaments, with limited powers.

A The original inhabitants of Britain were Celts, who arrived from continental Europe probably in the first millennium BC. During the next 1,500 years there were invasions by Romans, Vikings, Saxons and finally the Normans in 1066. At the time of the Norman invasion, the Celtic peoples lived in Wales, Scotland and Ireland, and England was mostly Anglo-Saxon.

B There was almost permanent conflict between England and her Celtic neighbours throughout the Middle Ages. In the thirteenth century the English invaded Wales, but it was not until 1536 that Wales became part of the English state. The English also colonized Ireland and tried to invade Scotland. The Scots, however, remained independent until 1603, when the Scottish King James IV became King James I of England.

C In 1707, the kingdoms of England and Scotland joined and became one country. The United Kingdom of Great Britain was born. Then in 1800 Ireland too became part of the UK. However, Ireland gained independence in 1921. Northern Ireland still remains part of the UK.

D The rivalry between the Celticnations and England is still strong. Luckily, however, this rivalry is now expressed in sports competitions rather than on the battlefield.

E The British flag (usually called the Union Jack) is a combination of three flags: the English, the Scottish and the Irish. (When the flag was introduced in 1603, Wales was already part of the English state, so the Welsh flag was not included.)

UniTed KingdomTHe

Scotland

England

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Northern Ireland

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