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Viewpoints 2 Workbook B Burlington Books
1 Fame
1. Translate the following words and expressions.
Nouns Verbs Collocations
autograph emerge catch:
bodyguard fool a bus
crew gossip a cold
crowd pursue fire
drive worship ones breath
entertainment Adjectives sight of
fiance controversial someones eye
heiress disgraceful take:
idol impressive a photo
infatuation instant charge
passer-by lavish for granted
performance luxurious ones time
performer marvellous pride in
politician notorious someone by surprise
popularity offensive go:
pressure outrageous abroad
publicity overwhelmed bald
role model spoilt blind
tabloids straight mad
talent scout surrounded missing
trend wealthy wild
willing Expressions
in the spotlight
2. Find the following.
1. six words that have the same verb and noun form
, , , , ,
2. at least five adjectives that could describe the lifestyle of many celebrities
, , , ,
3. four nouns that are jobs or professions
, , ,
4. a collocation that means visit another country

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autograph crowd drive pressure gossip
controversial disgraceful lavish luxurious outrageous
bodyguard performer politician talent scout
go abroad
For translations, see Students Book pages 123-127.
fool
3. Translate the following sentences.
1. The wealthy heiress needs a bodyguard.

2. Tabloids are full of celebrity gossip.

3. A large crowd pursued the young performer.

4. I caught sight of Marks fiance yesterday.

5. Michelle has gone abroad. Shes staying at a luxurious hotel.

Vocabulary Extension
SUFFIXES
4. Complete the sentences by adding a suffix to the words in brackets. Make any necessary changes.
1. Many (fame) people live in this (beauty) area.
2. The clothes in this shop are (fashion), but very (expense).
3. If you need (assist), please call a member of the staff.
4. Dave is a great (sing). I didnt know he was so (music).
5. Claires advice wasnt very (use).
6. Winning the marathon is an amazing (achieve).
7. Have you seen the latest (product) of this play?
8. He couldnt hide his (curious) about the new project.
Functional Language
5. Complete the passage with the expressions below. There may be more than one correct answer.
They are probably Id say that This picture shows This is a picture of
They seem to be It looks like It could be that I imagine
You can tell I suppose Perhaps

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a group of people waiting in a queue with bags and suitcases.
2.
theyre at a station.
3.
theyre very bored.

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theyve been waiting a long time.
5.
theyll be very relieved
when the train comes!
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La rica heredera necesita un guardaespaldas.
La prensa amarilla est llena de cotilleos sobre famosos.
Una gran multitud persegua / persigui al joven intrprete.
Vi a la prometida de Mark ayer.
Michelle se ha ido al extranjero. Se aloja en un hotel de lujo.
famous beautiful
fashionable expensive
assistance
singer musical
useful
achievement
production
curiosity
1. This picture shows / This is a picture of
2. Id say that / It looks like / It could be that / I imagine / You can tell / I suppose / Perhaps
4. Id say that / It looks like / It could be that / I imagine / You can tell / I suppose/ Perhaps
Answers: see below
2 Going Green
Nouns Verbs Idioms
amount avoid a breath of fresh air
belly ban a drop in the ocean
carbon dioxide destroy down to earth
crop devote make waves
debris emit
make a mountain out
of a molehill
fuel ingest
lack inhabit the skys the limit
landfill Adjectives the tip of the iceberg
litter halfway vanish into thin air
logging harmful Expressions
nightmare Phrasal Verbs carbon footprint
pollution break down environmentally-friendly
shortcut bring up greenhouse effect
trash cut down make ones way
voyage pick up renewable energy
use up
wipe out
1. a noun that is part of the body

2. at least four things that affect the environment negatively
, , ,
3. two idioms that can be used to describe people
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3. Which of the following can you use up?
time / space / people / energy / food / friendship
1. We should try and use more environmentally-friendly products.

2. We wanted to arrive early, so we took a shortcut.

3. She broke down when she heard that all the crops had been destroyed in the fire.

4. Stop making a mountain out of a molehill. Its not so serious.

5. He devotes a lot of his time to informing people about the harmful effects of pollution.

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belly
carbon dioxide debris landfill litter , logging, pollution, trash
a breath of fresh air down to earth
Deberamos intentar usar ms productos ecolgicos.
Queramos llegar pronto, as que cogimos un atajo.
Se ech a llorar cuando oy que todas las cosechas haban sido destruidas en el incendio.
Deja de hacer una montaa de un grano de arena. No es tan grave.
Dedica mucho de su tiempo a informar a la gente sobre los efectos perniciosos de la
contaminacin.
PHRASAL VERBS
5. Translate the phrasal verbs in bold.
1. Ill pay you back when I get my salary.

2. Im going to pay him back for all the terrible things he said about me.

3. Its my treat. Ill pay for it.

4. Hell pay for his mistake.

5. They finally paid off what they owed us.

6. All his hard work finally paid off.

6. Match the phrasal verbs in I to their meanings in II.
I II
1. He always takes everything out on me. a. start doing an activity
2. She takes after her mother. b. gain control
3. She decided to take up salsa dancing. c. behave unpleasantly
4. My dog takes to children very quickly. d. be similar to
5. The new owners are taking over the e. like someone or something
company next month.
Functional Language
7. Complete the mini-dialogues with the expressions below. There may be more than
one correct answer.
Oh, come on I see what you mean Youve got a point Youre right
All right then Thats true, but Not really
1. A: I think cars should be banned from the city centre.
B: . That wont work.
2. A: I believe everyone should only use environmentally-friendly products.
B: , but theyre not always available everywhere.
3. A: I heard this restaurant is great.
B: , lets go.
4. A: In my opinion, this is a waste of time.
B: . Lets do something else.
5. A: Do you want to join us?
B: . Im too tired.
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Unit 2
vengarse, hacer pagar (caro)
rembolsar, devolver (dinero)
pagar
pagar por, ser castigado
saldar, liquidar
valer / merecer la pena
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Oh, come on
I see what you
mean / Youve got a point / Youre right
All right then
I see what you
mean / Youve got a point / Youre right
Not really
3 Online World
Nouns prevent depend on
burglar remove die of
close-up restart hear about / from / of
device Adjectives insist on
fence affluent lean on
file available rely on
fleet overjoyed remind about / of
folder portable search for
password pressing stay at
pole updated think about / of
tutorial Phrasal Verbs Verb Collocations
urge log onto
charge a mobile phone /
a laptop
Verbs tidy up
access turn out download a song / a film
crash
Verb-Preposition
Combinations
enter your age / password
crawl
forward an e-mail /
an attachment
delete accuse of
deny apply for / to post a message / information
expose arrive at / in Phrases
google complain about / of (to be) online
launch consist of social-networking site
lean user-friendly
1. at least five words that have got the same form as a noun and a verb
, , , ,
2. an adjective that can describe a feeling
3. at least five verbs related to computers
, , , ,
3. Translate the sentences.
1. Many people use this social-networking site because it is user-friendly.

2. What do you think about this close-up of him in the newspaper?

3. He accused me of deleting his e-mails.

4. We tried to restart our computer after it crashed.

5. Log onto my site and read my updated blog.

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file urge access crash google , launch
overjoyed
access crash delete google launch , restart
Mucha gente utiliza esta red social / pgina de redes sociales porque es fcil de usar.
Qu opinas sobre este primer plano suyo en el peridico?
Me acus de borrar sus correos electrnicos.
Intentamos reiniciar nuestro ordenador despus de que se bloquease.
Entra en mi pgina web y lee mi blog actualizado.
WORD BUILDING
4. Complete the table. Use the dictionary to help you.
Noun Verb Adjective
access
available
expose
remove
affluent
prevent
5. Complete the sentences with a word from the chart.
1. The label on the jacket is , but you have to buy it first.
2. Many celebrities live a life of , but money doesnt always buy happiness.
3. This information is not to everyone. You need the password.
4. of this disease is possible with a healthy lifestyle.
5. The villagers have had very little to city life.
Functional Language
6. Complete the interview questions with a suitable expression below. There may be more than
one correct answer.
How long have you How often do you Do you ever In your opinion, Have you ever
What types of What / Where / Who is your favourite How do you usually Do you think
What would you like to What are your plans for
1. lived in this neighbourhood?
2. lived in another country?
3. should English be compulsory to learn at school?
4. place to go shopping?
5. get to school?
6. youre doing enough to save the environment?
7. see happen in your school this year?
8. people do you like to spend time with?
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Unit 3
access
availability
exposure
removal
affluence
prevention
accessible
exposed
removable
preventable
removable
affluence
available /
accessible
Prevention
exposure
How long have you /
Have you ever
How long have you /
Have you ever
In your opinion
What / Where is your
favourite
How do you usually
Do you think
What would you like to
What types of
Nouns Adjectives set off
exhibit accurate set (someone) back
firm bitter set up
flavour bright start out
mood deafening start over
odour disgusting start up
pattern faint Idioms
purchase nasty have a sweet tooth
rhythm pale
give (somebody) a taste
of his / her own medicine
scent pleasant
Verbs rough common sense
approach savoury
go in one ear and out
the other
remain smooth
stare tasty keep in touch
stink tough see eye to eye
store weird Expressions
stroke Phrasal Verbs all the rage
trigger bring back mouth-watering
whisper bring (someone) along take advantage of
1. four adjectives that can be used to describe food
, , ,
2. two nouns that are smells
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3. a phrasal verb that means begin something again

4. an adjective that means the opposite of normal

5. three adjectives with a negative connotation
, ,
6. an idiom that you use when people are in agreement

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bitter disgusting savoury tasty
odour scent
start over
weird
bitter disgusting nasty
see eye to eye
1. What recent purchases have you made?

2. I couldnt hear what they were saying because they were whispering.

3. What is your favourite ice cream flavour?

4. Some smells can trigger childhood memories.

5. He started out as an assistant in the firm.

FALSE FRIENDS
4. Read the sentences. Replace the words in bold with the correct translation from the list below.
sensible dirija fingir conferencia exposicin tejido atrae
1. The colour yellow doesnt appeal to everyone.
2. This fabric has a smooth texture.
3. We listened to an interesting lecture about the senses.
4. The firm is too big for one person to manage.
5. Be careful what you say to her because shes very sensitive.
6. We tried to pretend that the food was tasty.
7. There were many weird paintings at the exhibition.
Functional Language
5. Look at the photos and complete the sentences with a logical ending.
A B
1. The two pictures are similar because .
2. They both show .
3. However, in some ways they are very different because .
4. In Picture A, there are .
But in Picture B, there are .
5. Another difference between them is .
6. I prefer Picture A / B because .
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Unit 4
Qu compras recientes has hecho?
No poda / pude or lo que estaban diciendo porque estaban susurrando.
Cul es tu sabor de helado favorito?
Algunos olores pueden evocar recuerdos de la infancia.
Empez como ayudante en la compaa.
atrae
tejido
conferencia
dirija
sensible
fingir
exposicin
they are both street scenes
buildings, roads, lights, shops
one is busy and one is quiet
trees, low buildings, no people, no traffic
B is busy and A is not
Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers
Possible Answers
no trees, high buildings, many people, traffic
Nouns fake fight back
bond flee get along
brother-in-law inherit grow apart
cousin nod live up to
great-grandfather overhear look up to
nephew raise push (someone) around
niece Adjectives take after
referee engaged turn (someone) into
relative grateful Expressions
sibling jealous get to
spouse pregnant nothing to do with
widow self-centred only child
Verbs single settle for
bury Phrasal Verbs take a break
cheer break up
1. a phrasal verb that means admire

2. at least five nouns that refer to family members
, , , ,
3. an adjective that describes a feeling

4. a verb that describes what you do when you agree with someone or something

3. Which of the following can you inherit?
money / friends / good looks / a house / personality traits
1. My nephew is engaged to a lovely girl who is an only child.

2. In the story, the prince was turned into a frog.

3. The bond between the siblings was strong although they grew up in different cities.

4. I want to have nothing to do with him because hes so self-centred.

5. I overheard the referee complaining that it wasnt a fair game.

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look up to
brother-in-law cousin
great-grandfather
nephew niece , sibling, spouse
jealous , grateful
nod
Mi sobrino est prometido con una chica encantadora que es hija nica.
En el cuento, al prncipe lo convirtieron en una rana.
El vnculo entre los hermanos era fuerte aunque crecieron en diferentes ciudades.
No quiero tener nada que ver con l porque es tan egocntrico.
O por casualidad al rbitro quejndose de que no era un partido justo.
FAMILY IDIOMS
5. Read the sentences in I, paying attention to the idioms in bold.
Match each idiom to its meaning in II.
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1. Hes always in trouble. Tony is the black sheep of the family.
2. My siblings, parents and grandparents all have red hair. It runs in the family.
3. Dave is dishonest just like his father. The apple doesnt fall far from the tree.
4. Dont tell your friends. Please keep it all in the family.
5. Were happy Tom is staying with us. Hes like one of the family.
6. Dont abandon your son. Hes your flesh and blood.
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a. restricted to people in the family
b. something that is common to family members
c. different from the rest of the family
d. your immediate relatives children, siblings, parents
e. like a member of the family
f. grows up to be similar to a parent
Functional Language
6. Read the expressions below. Which ones are used to express agreement (A)?
Which ones are used to express disagreement (D)?
1. Thats not the point.
2. Thats not the way I see it.
3. Thats exactly what I think.
4. You cant be serious.
5. I know what you mean.
6. How can you say that?
7. Youve got a point.
8. Youre right.
9. Thats a good idea.
10. Im not sure about that.
7. Complete the sentences with a suitable expression from Exercise 6.
There may be more than one correct answer.
1. I never thought of it that way until now.
2. It seems wrong to me.
3. I need to think about it a bit more.
4. I feel exactly the same way.
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Youve got a point. / Youre right. /
Thats a good idea.
Thats not the way I see it. / You cant
be serious. / How can you say that? / Im
not sure about that.
Im not sure about that.
Thats exactly what I think. / I know
what you mean. / Youve got a point. /
Youre right.
6 A Good Buy
Nouns exchange pay a debt
bargain nag pay a fortune
belongings splurge pay attention
benefit tease
pay someone a
compliment
bonfire Adjectives
brand miserable pay someone a visit
consumerism overpriced pay the bills
debts price conscious pay the price
discount ready-made Phrasal Verbs
gadget Collocations come to
gear do business with give out
merchandise do more harm than good pick out
outlet do ones best shop around
pastime do ones duty snap up
price tag do someone a favour stock up on
receipt do the shopping Expressions
refund make a deal free of charge
shopkeeper make a living free trial
sweatshop make a mistake get rid of
stuff make a statement go out of business
Verbs make an effort on sale
afford make an excuse out of bounds
carry make friends
1. a phrasal verb that means to compare prices

2. at least five words that have the same form as a noun and as a verb
, , , ,
3. an expression that means not having to pay anything

4. two adjectives that can be used to describe someone
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3. Which of the following does NOT form a collocation with the word do?
well / homework / laundry / conversation / your share
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shop around
bargain benefit discount refund nag , tease, exchange
free of charge
miserable price conscious
1. The shop is going out of business, so there are lots of great bargains.

2. I cant afford any of this stuff because its so overpriced.

3. Can you do me a favour and buy some ready-made food on the way home?

4. She doesnt make friends easily because shes always miserable.

5. I exchanged the camping gear and received a refund.

COMPOUND ADJECTIVES
5. Match I to II to form as many compound adjectives as you can. Use a dictionary to help you.
Some of the words in II can be used with more than one word in I.
I II
1. over a. working
2. ready b. minded
3. hard c. famous
4. part d. conscious
5. world e. centred
6. self f. priced
7. open g. time
8. price h. made
6. Complete the sentences with a suitable compound adjective from Exercise 5.
1. Hes a millionaire. He got no help from anyone.
2. This is a job. Perhaps we will be able to offer you more hours in the future.
3. These clothes are . I wont spend that amount of money.
4. We didnt have time to cook, so we bought food.
5. Hes a man who never thinks about other people.
Functional Language
7. Complete the sentences with a suitable expression below.
You wont be sorry. Do you take credit cards? Theyre top quality.
Have you got anything cheaper? Im afraid weve run out of those.
1. Id like to pay.
2. Shall I look for another style?
3. Thats why theyre so expensive.
4. These shirts are too expensive.
Unit 6
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La tienda est quebrando, as que hay muchas gangas estupendas.
No puedo permitirme ninguna de estas cosas porque son excesivamente caras.
Puedes hacerme un favor y comprar algo de comida precocinada en el camino a casa?
No hace amigos con facilidad porque siempre est triste.
Cambi el equipo de acampada y recib un reembolso.
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self-made
part-time
overpriced
ready-made
self-centred
Do you take credit cards?
Im afraid weve run out
of those.
Theyre top quality.
Have you got anything cheaper?

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