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READING COMPREHENSION (reading for specific information) Text 1

UK Culture - Population and Demographics

The reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II whose main residence is in Buckingham Palace in London. Although titled as a kingdom, the UK is in fact a democracy with its seat of Government situated in the capital city London at the Houses of Parliament. The Government is divided into two levels known as houses The House of Commons and The House of Lords. The head of the Government is the Prime Minister who leads the House of Commons and its in this House where locally elected representatives, known as Members of Parliament, sit and debate issues of national concern and agree national laws. In addition to the national government, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate parliament bodies to deal with some local matters such as health and education. The UK is divided into administrative units (often referred to as local government or local authorities) where local issues are addressed by local councils. The community is represented on these authorities by locally elected Councillors. Details of your local Councillor can be obtained from your local authority. All of these authorities need to raise income for the provision of services such as waste collection and road maintenance. This is done through local council tax. Over the centuries Britain has welcomed people from all over the world both as residents and as tourists. Having embraced people of different ethnic origin and religion its now seen as a genuinely multicultural country with a population in excess of 60 million. Having said that, 92% of the population is white and the predominant religion is Christian, but Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism and others are all practiced in various parts of the Country. The Queen, her links to British law and her role as head of the Church of England demonstrates the links between Christianity and the State.

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READING COMPREHENSION (reading for specific information) Text 1

UK Culture - Population and Demographics

COMPREHENSION TASK 1. Select your answer to the questions from the list.
Questions: Answers: 1. What is the title of the head of the UK a. Buckingham Palace government? b. Councillor 2. The house of Commons is one part of the c. The Prime Minister UK government. What is the other? d. Five 3. What is the title of a locally elected e. Six representative? f. The House of Lords 4. How many major religions are mentioned, g. Queen Elizabeth apart from Christianity? 5. Who is the head of the Church of England?

Write your answer on the box below. Question Answer 1 2 3 4 5

COMPREHENSION TASK 2 Tick the correct answer.

1. the UK is in fact a democracy with its seat of Government situated in the capital city of London What does its refer to? a. democracys b. Londons c. The UKs 2. All of these authorities need to raise income for the provision of services such as waste collection and road maintenance. This is done through local council tax. What does This refer to? a. road maintenance b. providing services c. raising income

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READING COMPREHENSION (reading for specific information) Text 1

UK Culture - Population and Demographics

3. Over the centuries Britain has welcomed people from all over the world both as residents and as tourists. Having embraced people of different ethnic origin and religion its now seen as What does it refer to?
a. the world b. Britain c. People 4. the predominant religion is Christian, but Islam,Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism and others are all practiced in various parts of theCountry. What does others refer to? a. other parts b. other Judaisms c. other religions

Text 2

UK Culture - Politics: House of Commons

In many bicameral parliaments of a Westminster System, the House of Common has historically been the name of the elected lower house. The Commons generally holds much more power than the upper house (the House of Lords). The leader of the majority party in the House of Commons usually becomes the Prime Minister. Historically, the commons were an estate in a traditional pre-XVII century Europe which typically divided the administration of an area between estates of society. Other estates included the clergy, nobles, merchants and knights. The house of Commons was created to serve as the political outlet for this commons class, while the elite estates were represented in the House of Lords. The House of Commons was thus elected by the people while the members of the upper house were appointed on the basis of various forms of elite merit, such as wealth, family or prestige.

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READING COMPREHENSION (reading for specific information) Text 2

UK Culture - Politics: House of Commons

States with a House of Commons base their democratic systems upon this original British House of parliament ( it is thus occasionally called the mother of parliaments). Many such places were part of the British Empire, and are now part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Most Westminster-system nations which originally used the term House of Commons have changed the name of their lower house to the House of Representatives. There are only two existing House of Commons. These are the British House of Commons ( at the Palace of Westminster, London) and the Canadian House of Commons ( on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa.) COMPREHENSION TASK : Tick the correct answer.
1. The Parliament is divided into two houses. a. True b. False 2. The leader of the majority party in the House of Lords is the Prime Minister. a. True b. False 3. The members of the House of Commons are elected by the people. a. True b. False 4. The British House of Parliament is called the mother of parliaments. a. True b. False 5. All countries belonging to the British Empire have a House of Commons nowadays. a. True b. False

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READING COMPREHENSION (reading for specific information) Text 3

UK Culture - Politics: House of Lords

The House of Lords is a component of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also includes the Sovereign and the House of Commons. The House of Lords is an unelected body, consisting of 26 senior clerics of the Church of England (the Lords Spiritual), as well as 669 members of the Peerage (the Lords Temporal). Members of the House of Lords are known as Lords of Parliament. The House of Lords (the Upper House) was once more powerful than the elected House of Commons (the Lower House.) Since the 19th century, however, the powers of the House of Lords have been steadily declining: now, the Upper House is far weaker than its parliamentary counterpart. Most legislation passed by the House of Commons can be delayed, but cannot be rejected, by the House of Lords. In addition to performing legislative functions, the House of Lords also holds judicial powers: it constitutes the highest court of appeal in most cases in the UK. The judicial functions of the House of Lords are not performed by the whole Chamber, but rather by a group of members with legal experience known as Law Lords. The full, formal style of the House of Lords is : The Right Honourable The Lords Spiritual and Temporal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Parliament Assembled. The House of Lords, like the House of Commons, meets in the Palace of Westminster. COMPREHENSION TASK : Tick the correct answer.
1. people. a. b. The members of the House of Lords are elected by the True False

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READING COMPREHENSION (reading for specific information) Text 3 2. of the Parliament. a. b. 3. Commons nowadays. a. b. 4. House of Commons. a. b. 5. a. b. 6. Westminster. a. b.
UK Culture - Politics: House of Lords

Members of the House of Lords are known as Lords True False The House of Lords has more power than the House of True False The House of Lords an reject legislation passed by the True False The House of Lords has judicial powers. True False The House of Lords meets in the Palace of True false

KEY : Text 1

UK Culture - Population and Demographics

COMPREHENSION TASK 1: 1-c, 2-f, 3-b, 4-d, 5-g COMPREHENSION TASK 2: 1-c, 2-c, 3-b, 4-c

KEY: Text 2
1-a, 2-b , 3 a, 4 a, 5 b.

UK Culture - Politics: House of Commons

KEY: Text 3

UK Culture - Politics: House of Lords

1 b, 2 a, 3- b, 4- b, 5-a, 6-a.

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LISTENING COMPREHENSION PART 1 From British Council Learn English. Britain is Great series. The Britain is
great series tells you some of the things that make Britain so great. Theres a lot of fun facts and lots of good language, too. See if you can answer the questions while you watch the video from

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/britain-great/heritage-great-part-1 COMPREHENSION TASK 1 Are these statements true or false? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Three of the top five museums and galleries in the world can be found in Britain. Regent Street in London separates the upper class area from the lower class area. The river that cuts through London is 200 km long. The Warwick castle dates back to William the Conqueror. Elizabeth the First and Queen Victoria used to spend some time in this castle.

COMPREHENSION TASK 2 Match the halves of the sentences according to what you heard in the video. 1. Street 2. citys financial district 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Left Right The c) goes through the heart of the Houses of Parliament building city. The d) has over three million visitors a London Eye year. The e)dominates the London skyline. London Gherkin The f)is otherwise known as 30,St river Thames Mary Axe. Warwic g) dat k Castle es back over a thousand years. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Regent a) is one of the biggest of its kind in the world. b) separates Mayfair and Soho.

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LISTENING COMPREHENSION PART 2 From British Council Learn English. Britain is Great series.
And now watch the video from

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/britain-great/heritage-great-part-2 COMPREHENSION TASK 1 Choose the best title for the video. a) Stonehenge: A Scientific Study b) Stonehenge: A Brief History c) Stonehenge: Solving the Puzzle COMPREHENSION TASK 2 Listening for specific information: Complete these notes with the words you heard in the video. Use one word or a number in each space. Stonehenge: Description: prehistoric (1) . Monument Age: (2) .. and a half thousand years, from the (3). Period Origins: still a (4) Use: probably a (5) Recent research: (6) survey of stones, revealing: - how stones were (7). - how stones were set up - carvings and (8) ..on stones. Myths: stones brought from (9) .. by Merlin. Element of truth some stones do actually come from (10). KEY to PART 1. COMPREHENSION TASK 1: 1 T, 2 F, 3F, 4T, 5F. COMPREHENSION TASK 2: 1b, 2e, ,3a, 4d, 5f, 6c, 7g. KEY to PART 2. COMPREHENSION TASK 1: c; COMPREHENSION TASK 2: 1.stone;2.four;3.Neolithic; 4.mystery; 5.temple; 6.laser;7.carved; 8.graffitti; 9.Ireland; 10.Wales/the west.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2 TOPIC: WEATHER AND ENVIRONMENT READING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE 1

ECOTOURISM (opposed to mass tourism).

Read the text and complete the chart below with a word from the list you have after the text. Every word can only be used ONCE. There are three words that you do not need to use.

Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving (1) _________ fragile, pristine, and usually protected areas, intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial (mass) tourism. Its purpose may be to (2)_________ the traveller, to provide funds for ecological conservation, to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities, or to foster respect for different cultures and for human (3)_________. Since the 1980s ecotourism has been considered a critical endeavour by environmentalists, so that future generations may experience destinations relatively (4)__________ by human intervention. Generally, ecotourism focuses (5)___________ socially responsible travel, personal growth, and environmental sustainability. Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural (6)____________ are the primary attractions. Ecotourism is intended to offer tourists insight into the impact of human beings on the environment, and to foster a greater appreciation of our natural habitats. Responsible ecotourism includes programs that (7)____________ the negative aspects of conventional tourism on the environment and enhance the cultural integrity of local people. Therefore, in addition to evaluating environmental and cultural factors, an integral part of ecotourism is the promotion of recycling, energy (8)____________, water conservation, and creation of economic opportunities for local communities. For these reasons, ecotourism often appeals to advocates of environmental and social responsibility.

EDUCATE UNTOUCHED ENTERTAIN MINIMIZE

IN VISITING RIGHT ON EFFICIENCY MAXIMIZE

HERITAGE

WRITE YOUR ANSWERS IN THE CHART BELOW.

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4.

5.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2 TOPIC: WEATHER AND ENVIRONMENT READING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE 2

Read the webpage below and complete the stories 1 6 with the sentences a f.
a) b) c) d) e) A series of underwater turbines are to installed in the River Thames. And none of these people are actually born here. Even the car dealers are refusing to take them in part exchange. Im trying to cut down on my energy consumption. The black carbon powder that is normally used is refined from pure oil and the end product costs more than vintage champagne. f) This causes widescale water pollution, chronic illness in farmworkers and devastating effects on wildlife.

ECOCHAT : NEWS AND VIEWS FOR A GREENER WORLD.

1. How green is your T-shirt? Unless its made with organic cotton not very. Cotton is one of the most environmentally damaging crops grown in the world. In developing countries, more than 50% of all pesticides used in agriculture are sprayed on cotton fields. (1) ____ In the USA, cancer rates in cotton-producing states are significantly higher than in neighbouring states. And as if that wasnt enough, the final fabric is bleached, dyed and sprayed with a fire retardant before its converted into the fashion item you buy in the shops. Organic cotton is grown without using any chemical pesticides or fertilisers and the final cloth is unbleached and dyed with natural plant dyes. So make a difference this summer and wear a green Tshirt. 2. Cheap printer ink? All lovers of creative recycling will be happy to hear about a new use for car tyres. A group of British inventors have found a way to extract the carbon from used car tyres to make printer ink. (2) _________ With more than one million tyres being dumped every year, this new system should open the way to cheaper, greener printer ink.

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2 TOPIC: WEATHER AND ENVIRONMENT READING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE 2

ECOCHAT : NEWS AND VIEWS FOR A GREENER WORLD.

3. Victims of oil shortage? The much-loved American SUV (sports utility vehicle) is quickly losing its appeal. With petrol prices rising dramatically, more and more of these gas-guzzling four-wheelers are finding themselves out on the streets with a For Sale sign in their windows. But it seems that no one loves them anymore. (3)________. 4. On her Majestys service? Windsor Castle, the main residence of Elizabeth II, is to get a hydroelectric power system. (4)________ The 1,185,100 project will provide the castle with one third of its electrical needs, resulting in a reduction of approximately 600 tonnes in CO2 emissions every year. Engineers insist that the underwater turbines will have very little impact on the ecology and marine life of the river. 5. Its an ill wind Plans to erect to a wind farm on the picturesque Island of Skye off the west coast of Scotland have provoked thousands of complaints from local residents. But who exactly is complaining? It seems that all the letters sent to the local Member of Parliament have been written by the same sixteen people. (5)_______ They are all wealthy second homeowners who dont want to see the value of their holiday property plummeting as the wind farm destroys the local landscape. Local farmers, on the other hand, welcome the farm as it will help subsidize their lifestyles on this remote, but beautiful island. 6. A shaving query. Can anyone help me out with this problem? (6)______ One of the things I want to get rid of is my electric razor. But what is the best alternative? What is the most eco-friendly way of shaving? Any advice you could offer will be greatly appreciated. TomC.

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2 TOPIC: WEATHER AND ENVIRONMENT READING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE 2

ECOCHAT : NEWS AND VIEWS FOR A GREENER WORLD.

Write your answers on the chart below. Story 1 sentence 2 3 4 5 6

KEY TO READING COMPREHENSION PART 1. 1. 1.VISITING; 2.EDUCATE; 3.RIGHT; 6.HERITAGE; 7.MINIMIZE; 8. EFFICIENCY KEY TO READING COMPREHENSION PART 2. 2. 1f; 2e; 3c; 4a; 5b; 6d, 4. UNTOUCHED; 5.ON;

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2 TOPIC: WEATHER AND ENVIRONMENT LISTENING COMPREHENSION PART 1

(From Spotlight on FCE)

MULTIPLE CHOICE Listen to this interview with Dr Kate Jackson, a weather expert. For questions 1 7, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

1. How important does Kate think global warming is in the increase in hurricanes? A It is a key factor. B It has yet to be established. C Warm sea currents are far more important. 2. Kate says that over the past hundred years the temperature of the oceans A has hardly changed. B rose, went down for a short period, then rose again. C has risen steadily and consistently. 3. Kate says that drops in temperature were probably caused by A a temporary reduction in greenhouse gases. B an increase in volcanic activity. C pollution particles. 4. She is convinced that A forests will be able to absorb rises in CO2. B temperatures will eventually stabilize. C CO2 is to blame for temperature rises. 5. How does the interviewer react to Kates information about CO2 levels? A He seems to think they present a threat to humanity. B He feels they are too small to be significant. C He is astonished that they are so high.

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2 TOPIC: WEATHER AND ENVIRONMENT LISTENING COMPREHENSION PART 1

(From Spotlight on FCE)

MULTIPLE CHOICE Listen to this interview with Dr Kate Jackson, a weather expert. For questions 1 7, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

6. Which arent the same as hurricanes? A typhoons B twisters C cyclones 7. What are the differences between hurricanes in the northern and southern hemispheres? A They rotate in opposite directions B In the northern hemisphere they rotate like the hands of a watch. C In the southern hemisphere they turn anti-clockwise.

LISTENING COMPREHENSION PART 2

ECOTOURISM (opposed to mass tourism). Watch the video and decide if the following sentences are true or false: 1. More than of the countrys land surface is protected in national parks, wildlife refuges and private reserves. 2. Costa Rica has around 5% of the worlds total biodiversity. 3. Visitors can only see the rainforest from below with boat trips. 4. Costa Rica spends 10% of its budget on education. 5. The negative effects of tourism in Costa Rica are deforestation, the erosion and the increase in the cost of living and the price of land. 6. Apart from the forests, tourists are also attracted to Costa Ricas volcanoes, hot springs and white sand Atlantic beaches.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2 TOPIC: WEATHER AND ENVIRONMENT

WRITING: A BLOG ENTRY.

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On http://www.theenvironmentalblog.org/2011/10/ways-to-help-theenvironment/ some tips are given on how to help the environment from home. Read it and write an entry about how you help from your own home on the space provided below. (aprox. 100 words.)

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2 TOPIC: SHOPPING READING COMPREHENSION PART 1

TASK 1 (7 x 1 mark = 7 marks) MARK

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Read the following texts and match them to the most suitable heading from the list supplied. Each heading can only be used ONCE. There are three headings you will not need. Text 0 has been matched to its heading as an example. eBAY TIPS FOR SELLING SUCCESSFULLY These are selling tips from eBay Inc, which is an American Internet company that manages eBay.com. They organize public sales in which the person who offers the highest price gets the item. Here is some advice to sell your stuff successfully.

TEXT 0 By using the Whats It Worth? Tool you will find useful information about your item such as the average selling price, average starting price, and volume of recently sold items. You can also find great information on pricing, features, and key words that attract buyers by browsing Completed Listings.

TEXT 1 Getting that first bid is critical, as buyers are more likely to jump in if there are already bids on auction. Buyers may lose interest if they assume an item is overpriced. Many successful sellers set a low opening bid to jumpstart bidding and increase their final selling price.

TEXT 2 Specifying reasonable shipping and handling costs in your listing is essential for smart selling. eBay's free Shipping Calculator provides real-time shipping costs to buyers all over the world, so you can increase your chances of success. Remember that a long wait can be both boring and frustrating for customers.

TEXT 3 Maximizing your item title is a must if you want to sell your product. Be sure to include key words that buyers will search for, such as unique or descriptive attributes, and always check your spelling. Your item title is critical in helping users find your items, so use each character

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TEXT 4 A good description is concise, well organized, and easy to read. Create bold section headlines, bulleted lists, and be sure to include item style/type, brand, condition, and other attributes. Think about your listing from the buyer's perspective the more information you provide, the more likely buyers are to place a bid.

TEXT 5 A picture really is worth more than a thousand words! Use clear, well-lit photos from a variety of angles to accurately showcase your item. Use good lighting and an uncluttered background to get the most out of your photo. Add additional photos to showcase details and unique features of your item.

TEXT 6 Always respond quickly to any buyer questions. Include extras or a handwritten note in the box to really surprise and delight your customers. Make sure to leave feedback for your buyer so theyll do the same for you. Successful communication is one of the keys to successful business.

TEXT 7 After the sale make sure that you pay for shipping, print labels on your home printer, and schedule free carrier pick-up-all online and at no additional charge so you can save money, time, and a trip to the post office! We make it easy for you, so please make it easy for us.

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A A modest start is more intelligent B A well-planned explanation can attract buyers C Attractive and correct descriptions are essential D Delivery prices can help you sell E Exchanging messages will help you sell F Important characteristics you want to know about G Once you sell a product follow the procedures H Put your photographs in the background I Request your buyers opinion J Reserving a product can be difficult K Show what it looks like

TEXT HEADING

0 F

READING COMPREHENSION PART 2

TASK 2 (6X1 mark=6 marks) Read the text and complete each gap with ONE suitable word from the list supplied. Then write your answers in the boxes provided. Each item can be used only ONCE. There are six items that you will not need. Gap 0 has been completed as an example.

I recently spoke with Lisa Philp, head of philanthropic services at JPMorgan Private Bank, who told me she has noticed an interesting gender shift in her clients______(0) over the past year or so. She used to work primarily with men, but _____ (1)now two thirds of her clients are women.

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She attributes the shift to the growth in the number of women in leadership roles in business, as well as the fact that women tend to take the reins of family foundations. Today, there's ______(2) a broader movement in the world of philanthropy to involve and encourage women through groups such as Women Moving Millions and the Women's Funding ________ (3). "The women's funding movement has grown by leaps and bounds," Philp says. Giving circles, where a group of people pool their money and then jointly decide where to put it, have also grown in popularity, especially among women, says Philp. She participates in _______(4) in New York that focuses on supporting Asian-American projects or organizations led by women. "You end up learning about more organizations than you would on your own and gain from the collective knowledge of others," Philp explains. While it may sound like a crazy time to talk about giving money away, with the economic pinch many of us are feeling, it actually might be the ______(5) time. As Brent Kessel, author of It's Not About the Money recently told me in an interview, acts of generosity can help us feel content with what we have. "The irony is...you can't be giving money away and feel like you don't have enough," he says. "The act itself changes the _________(6) you tell yourself." What do you think? Have you curtailed your generosity, or are you looking for ways to expand it?

AFTER NEITHER

MESSAGE NOW

MONEY ONE

ALMOST OVER

ALSO LEARNING MOVEMENT PERFECT WORST

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

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KEY TO READING TASK ONE (EBAY TIPS FOR SELLING SUCCESSFULLY): 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. K 6. E 7. G KEY TO READING TASK TWO (HOW DONATING MONEY CAN MAKE YOU FEEL RICHER):
1. NOW 2. ALSO 3. MOVEMENT 4. ONE 5. PERFECT 6. MESSAGE

LISTENING COMPREHENSION PART 1

You are going to watch a video about some of the Londons most famous department stores: Harrods, Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason, Harvey Nichols and many others.

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/britain-great/shopping-greatpart-1

While you listen The Britain is Great series tells you about some of the things that make Britain so great. Theres a lot of fun facts and lots of good language, too. See if you can answer the questions while you watch the video.

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Comprehension Task 1: What order did Richard look at the following products?

a top hat

a pair of shoes

a teddy bear

some cheese

a bowler hat

some chocolate

Comprehension Task 2: Match the shops/shopping areas with their specialties. 1) Harrods a) hats 2) Harvey Nichols b) toys 3) Hamleys c) designer fashion and other goods 4) Oxford Street d) 2km of different shops 5) Lock & Co e) luxury department store

Comprehension Task 3: Answer T (true) or F (false) and why:

1. Knightsbridge is famous for affordable shopping. This is where the young people and students come to buy their clothes.
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2. Londons Oxford Street s got over 2 kilometres of shops to choose from.

3. The Olympic-sized shopping centre at Westfield, Stratford, is huge. With over 300 shops, its one of the largest shopping centres in Europe.

4. A bowler hat is called a coke hat because it was invented in 1960 for Richard Coke

5. The best-seller hat is called a Voyager, and the novelty of this one is that it is designed for wearing in open-top cars.

LISTENING COMPREHENSION PART 2

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/britain-great/shopping-greatpart-2 While you listen

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Answer the questions about the video:

Comprehension Task 1: What is the main message of this video?

1. People from many countries visit Britain to go shopping. 2. You need to go to small markets to find unique products. 3. There are a huge variety of places to go shopping in Britain.

Comprehension Task 2: Which of the following things happen in this video? 1. Richard talks about shops outside London. 2. Richard visits Piccadilly market, which is next to St. James church in Brighton. 3. Richard talks to Simon, who sells pictures taken by different photographers in London. 4. Simon says London has many other markets like Piccadilly Market. 5. A man says he likes the big shops in London. 6. A woman says she likes shopping in both cheap and expensive shops.

KEY TO LISTENING COMPREHENSION PART 1. Comprehension Task 1: shoes; cheese; chocolate; teddy bear; bowler hat; top hat

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Comprehension Task 2:1.e; 2.c; 3.b; 4.d; 5.a Comprehension Task 3: 1.F. the rich and famous come to buy their socks. 2.T. 3.T. 4.F. Because it was invented in 1850 for Thomas Coke 5.F. It folds up so you can pop it into your luggage. KEY TO LISTENING COMPREHENSION PART 2. Comprehension Task 1: 3; Comprehension Task 2: 1,6

WRITING: FORMAL LETTER/EMAIL OF COMPLAINT ( 180 words)

Last week you had a bad experience in the restaurant of an expensive hotel. When you get home you decide to write a letter or email to complain.

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