OUTCOMES

COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES

FOR
STUDENTS
IN SPAIN
PRE-INTERMEDIATE

Australia • Brazil • Mexico • Singapore • United Kingdom • United States

CONTENTS
1A I’M AFRAID SHE’S NOT AVAILABLE 4
1B NAME THAT JOB! 5
2A CAN I HELP YOU? 6
2B THAT REALLY SUITS YOU! 7
3A EXCUSE ME, HOW DO I GET TO …? 8
3B TRAVEL INFORMATION 10
4A WHAT’S ON THE MENU? 11
4B WHERE SHALL WE GO THEN? 12
5A WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? 13
5B LET’S MEET 14
6A THEY’RE BOTH QUITE TALL 15
6B BUILD A BIOGRAPHY 16
7A LET’S RENT IT OUT! 17
7B COME ON IN 18
8A IF ALL GOES WELL … 19
8B YOU CHEATED! 20
9A WHY DON’T YOU …? 21
9B I HAVEN’T GOT A CLUE! 22
10A IF I WERE YOU, I’D … 24
10B LET’S FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT 25
11A REALLY? THAT’S AMAZING! 26
11B FACT-FINDING TRAIL 27
12A CAN I LEAVE A MESSAGE? 28
12B WITNESS 29
13A IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE AMAZING … 30
13B BOOK CLUB 31
14A WE’VE GOT TOO MUCH STUFF! 32
14B IT’S NOT THE KIND OF THING … 33
15A A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE 34
15B A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FIFTY-EURO NOTE 35
16A WHAT’S THE QUESTION? 36
16B YOU’VE GOT IT WRONG! 37

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1A  I’M AFRAID SHE’S NOT AVAILABLE

WORKSHEET 1: DICTATION

DICTATION GROUP 1

STUDENT A STUDENT B
1 Good morning, Marketing Department. 1 Can we arrange an appointment for later today?
2 My train’s delayed. 2 He’s in a meeting with the design team.
3 He’s negotiating a deal. 3 It depends on the time.
4 He’s attending a training session at ten. 4 We’re signing the contract today.

DICTATION GROUP 2

STUDENT A STUDENT B
1 We want to develop a new product. 1 She’s negotiating a deal with a client in the
city centre.
2 I’ve been doing research on market trends.
2 I’d like to make a proposal.
3 Can I arrange an appointment with her later in
the week? 3 I’m going to a meeting this morning.
4 I’ve been attending a training session. 4 Her train’s delayed.

WORKSHEET 2: PHONE CONVERSATION

CONVERSATION 1 CONVERSATION 2

A Good morning, 1 Marketing Department . A Good morning. Mrs Trudeau’s office.

B Hello, this is Mr Townsend from the Sales B Hi, Tina. Dean here.
Department. Can I speak to Mr Downey, please?
A Hi, Dean! How are you?
A I’m afraid he’s in a 2 . develop a new
B Busy! We want to 1
B Oh, then can I leave a message? product, so I’ve been 2

on market trends. I’d like to talk to Mrs Trudeau

A Certainly, Mr Townsend.
about some ideas I’m working on.
B Please tell him 3 ,
A I’m afraid she’s not in. She’s
so I’m running late. Can we
3
with a client in the city
4
for later today?
centre.
A It 5 . Mr Downey’s
B Oh, OK. Can I 4 with her
6
at two.
later in the week, then? I’d like to make
B I can be there at twelve o’clock. 5
.
A Let me see … Yes, twelve’s fine. I’ll tell him. A Sure. I’ll get her to call you.

B Can you ask her to call me after two? I’m

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this morning.
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1B  NAME THAT JOB!

WORKSHEET 1: JOBS

journalist pilot soldier

nurse police officer actor

engineer lawyer scientist

photographer sales manager politician

WORKSHEET 2: WORKING DAY

Read the questions and make notes.

1 What time do you get up?

2 How do you get to work?

3 What’s the first thing you do when you arrive at work?

4 What important things do you need to do today?

5 Do you have any meetings? Who with?

6 Do you have a training session? What’s it for?

7 Is there something that you’re particularly nervous / stressed / excited about today?

8 Do you have to work late today? Why? / Why not?

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2A  CAN I HELP YOU?

... anything more ... Can I help … Do you want me to …

Have you got anything … Have you got it … Not at all
Thanks a lot ... try it on Would you like to …
you don’t mind

CONVERSATION 1 CONVERSATION 2

Shop assistant = SA Shop assistant = SA

Customer = C Customer = C
SA: 1 you? SA: Are you all right there? Do you need any help?

C: I’d like this 2 , please. C: This 1 is a bit tight.

2
in a
SA: Have you tried it out?
3
(large) size?
C: Yes, it works perfectly. How much is it, please?
SA: I’ll just have a look … We’ve got it in black.
SA: That model is £200 pounds. Would you like to 4 ?
C: Really? That’s too expensive. C: That’s too dark! Have you got
3
(cheap)? 5
(colourful)?
SA: Well, there’s a smaller model. SA: I’m afraid not. We have some different styles in
4
show it red and yellow.
to you? 6
see those?
C: Yes, please, if 5 . C: Never mind. Thanks for your help, anyway.
SA: 6 . I’ll go and get it.
Just wait a moment.

C: 7
.

CONVERSATION 3

SA:

C:

SA:

C:

SA:

C:

SA:

C:

SA:

C:

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2B  THAT REALLY SUITS YOU!
Compliment a member of the group on a
piece of jewellery they are wearing.
• Say how nice you think it is.
• Ask where they got it.
• Ask how long they’ve had it.
• Comment on the design, style,
colour, etc.
Compliment a member of the group on
their haircut / hairstyle.
• Say how nice you think it is.
• Ask where they got it.
• Ask how long they’ve had it.
• Comment on the design, style,
colour, etc.
Compliment a member of the group on
the bag they are carrying.
• Say how nice you think it is.
• Ask where they got it.
• Ask how long they’ve had it.
• Comment on the design, style,
colour, etc.
Compliment a member of the group on
the pen / notebook they are using.
• Say how nice you think it is.
• Ask where they got it.
• Ask how long they’ve had it.
• Comment on the design, style,
colour, etc.
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Compliment a member of the group
on the shoes, trainers or boots they are
wearing.
• Say how nice you think they are.
• Ask where they got them.
• Ask how long they’ve had them.
• Comment on the design, style,
colour, etc.
Compliment a member of the group on
the trousers or jeans they are wearing.
• Say how nice you think they are.
• Ask where they got them.
• Ask how long they’ve had them.
• Comment on the design, style,
colour, etc.
Compliment a member of the group on
the shirt / top they are wearing.
• Say how nice you think it is.
• Ask where they got it.
• Ask how long they’ve had it.
• Comment on the design, style,
colour, etc.
Compliment a member of the group on
the dress / skirt they are wearing.
• Say how nice you think it is.
• Ask where they got it.
• Ask how long they’ve had it.
• Comment on the design, style,
colour, etc.
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3A  EXCUSE ME, HOW DO I GET TO …?

WORKSHEET 1: DIRECTIONS
Match the directions (1–9) to the pictures (a–i).

1 Turn left at the roundabout.

2 Go over the bridge.
3 At the end of the road, you’ll see a monument. Turn right.
4 Go past the church.
5 Take the second turning on the right.
6 The post office is opposite the church.
7 At the traffic lights, turn left.
8 At the crossroads, go straight on.
9 You’ll see the bank on the corner.

a b c

d e f

g h i

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 STUDENT A STUDENT B
Ask for directions to the police station, the post office and the theatre. Ask for directions to the town hall, the cinema and the bank.

STATION STATION

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Starting Point B Starting Point B

SCHOOL SCHOOL
POLICE
POST
OFFICE
3A  EXCUSE ME, HOW DO I GET TO …?

BANK
SPORTS SPORTS
CHURCH GROUND CHURCH GROUND

THEATRE

CINEMA TOWN HALL

WORKSHEET 2: GIVING DIRECTIONS

Starting Point A

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Starting Point A

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3B  TRAVEL INFORMATION

TOURIST INFORMATION TOURIST 1 TOURIST 2

OFFICER
You are 24 years old and a You are 22 years old and
You have information student. travelling with your friend.
on local public
• You don’t have much • You only have a bit of
transport available.
money, so you would time to explore this
Trains: prefer to use cheaper area. You want to avoid
Regular service, every half forms of transport (bus waiting in queues for
hour. Some delays due to or train). You also want buses or trains. Ask
repair work on the line. to know if there are any about a taxi service.
discounts for students.
5% discount for students • You are interested in
on day return tickets. • You are interested seeing a few of the
in seeing a lot of the sights around the town
Price: day return to village sights around the town, but would also like
of Brooke (near castle)  €25 particularly the Old to see the rest of the
Bus: Town on the south bank country. You particularly
Local service – buses of the river, and the want to visit Brooke
every 15 minutes, Museum on the east Castle – 50 km outside
generally on time. side of the town. the town.
Price: within town  €2 • You like going to • You also like going
single; day pass bars and clubs in to bars and clubs in
(all zones)  €10 the evening. the evening.
Regional bus service –
buses every half hour.
Price: day return to
Brooke Castle €12

Taxi:
Red cabs – 24-hour
service.
Price: average fare
within town €6–7 
(€8–9 in heavy traffic)
Special rates (pick up
and return):
Brooke Castle  €32

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4A  WHAT’S ON THE MENU?

STUDENT A

Seafood Restaurant Menu

Clams with white beans
Fried octopus in breadcrumbs
Scallops and rice
Oysters with lemon dip
Tomato and avocado salad

DESCRIPTIONS FOR STUDENT B

1 It’s a kind of vegetable. It’s long, with a green skin. It isn’t very hard and it has a mild taste.
You usually eat it fried or cooked in a sauce. You can add it to most vegetable dishes or salads.
2 It’s a small, brown-grey fungus. It grows in the ground and is quite soft. You usually eat it fried or grilled. It is
often used on pizzas or in pasta.
3 It’s a kind of vegetable. It’s long or round with a purple skin. The skin has a bitter taste. It’s white inside,
and you usually eat it fried or grilled. You can add it to most vegetable dishes.
4 It’s a soft, French cheese that is white on the outside. It has a strong taste.
5 These are small spicy balls, made of chick peas. They are usually fried, and eaten in bread. They are popular
in the Middle East.

STUDENT B

Health Food Restaurant Menu

Courgette and mushroom pie
Falafel flatbread with grilled aubergine
Turkey and brie sandwich

DESCRIPTIONS FOR STUDENT A

1 It’s a kind of seafood. It has eight legs. It has a mild taste, and you usually eat it fried or grilled.
You sometimes cook it in a sauce.
2 They’re a kind of shellfish. They are white and soft, with a mild taste. They’re often served with pasta
and they are sometimes cooked in a soup or in a sauce.
3 They’re a kind of shellfish. They are big and white, not very soft, with a mild taste. They taste quite sweet –
they aren’t very salty. They’re usually fried or grilled in the shell. They have a big shell almost the size of my
hand.
4 They’re a kind of shellfish, a member of the clam family. They’re only found in saltwater. The insides are
soft and salty. You can eat them fried or baked, but you can also eat them raw, with lemon juice.
5 It’s a kind of fruit. It’s green. It has a thick skin, which you don’t eat, and a big stone in the middle.
The inside is green, with a mild taste. You usually eat it in a salad, or with bread.

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4B  WHERE SHALL WE GO THEN?

WORKSHEET 1: PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE

1 I’ve never been there before.

2 The fish kebab is excellent.

3 It’s built around a beautiful sculpture of a tree.

4 The prices are very reasonable.

5 You have to book a table as it gets really busy.

6 The falafel there is very good.

7 The portions are very generous.

8 There’s a fabulous view of the city.

WORKSHEET 2: RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Sushi Samba A Marisqueira

Fashionable restaurant on 38th floor of a Great seafood restaurant.
building in the centre of the city. Fantastic
Well-known for its grilled fish.
views of the city. The main sushi bar is in
the centre of the dining area, built around a Fish kebab and grilled salmon are among the
beautiful sculpture of an orange tree. best in the area.

The food is prepared in front of the customers
and is excellent.
A Marisqueira – gets very crowded and noisy.
Staff not very friendly.
Located on the sea front.
Prices are reasonable.
India Paradise – the dining space is dark and
there is not much room between tables.

India Paradise Farm Girl

Located near the port. Well-known for its delicious salads, couscous,
and baked aubergine with tahini. Mainly
Food is excellent. Vindaloo curry particularly
vegetarian dishes with a few chicken dishes.
good. Also well-known for lamb curries.
Bright and colourful restaurant. Good
Staff are friendly and the service is good.
lunchtime deals.
Prices are reasonable.
Popular with students.
Farm Girl – very loud music.
Sushi Samba – very expensive.

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5A  WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR FREE TIME?

Find someone who ... Student(s) Additional notes Conclusion

1  does more than one

sport. (How many and The most active ...
which ones?)

2  watches a lot of TV.

The person who
(How many hours
watches the most TV ...
a day?)

3  has tried an extreme

The most daring
sport. (Which one and
person ...
how many times?)

4  goes to the cinema

The keenest
more than once a
cinemagoer ...
month. (How often?)

5  does a sport more

The most dedicated
than twice a week.
sportsperson ...
(How many times?)

The person who

6  does an activity every
spends the most time
day. (Which one?)
doing something ...

7  has done something

The most determined
challenging. (What,
person ...
when and who with?)

8  has done something The most exciting

exciting. (What, when thing a class member
and who with?) has done ...

9  does an unusual The most unusual

activity or sport. (What thing a class member
and how often?) has done ...

10  reads a lot.

The most popular
(How many books a
kind of book ...
month; genre?)

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5B  LET’S MEET

Invite your partner out for a coffee. Invite your partner to the cinema.
Think of a reason why you want to go Think of the film you want to see, and
or why they should come. describe it to your partner.

Invite your partner to go on a hike in Invite your partner out for a meal.
the countryside. Describe a suitable Describe the restaurant and the food
route, and perhaps where you will eat you can eat there, and say why you
lunch / have a coffee, etc. want to go.

Invite your partner to go on a cycling

Invite your partner to the theatre.
trip for the day. Describe a suitable
Think of the play you want to see, and
route, and perhaps where you will eat
describe it to your partner.
lunch / have a coffee, etc.

Invite your partner to a concert.

Invite your partner to play a game of
Think of the band / singer / orchestra
golf / tennis with you. Explain where
you’re going to see, and describe
you are going to go.
them to your partner.

Invite your partner to go shopping Invite your partner to a party.

with you. Say where you’re going to Say whose party it is, and the reason
go, and arrange to go somewhere for the party. Say who might be there
for lunch. that they know / like, etc.

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6A  THEY’RE BOTH QUITE TALL

STUDENT A

STUDENT B

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6B  BUILD A BIOGRAPHY

STUDENT A
JAKE GYLLENHAAL
Jake Gyllenhaal was born on 1 (When?), in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of
director 2 (Who?) and Naomi Foner, who is a producer and screenwriter. He went
to Harvard-Westlake High school, and spent 3 (How long?) at Columbia University
in New York, but then dropped out to 4 (Why?). In 2001, he starred in the
film Donnie Darko, together with 5 (Who?). He is well-known for his roles in
6
(Which?), in which he co-starred with Heath Ledger. Other films include
Prisoners and Accidental Love, and he has also appeared in theatre productions, such as This Is Our Youth.
He has had several romantic relationships, but hasn’t married so far.

MISSING INFORMATION FOR STUDENT B TEXT

1 New York city 4 Donnie Darko
2 Literature and Eastern religions 5 Nicholas Cage and Meryl Streep
3 a few months 6 her husband and two daughters

Similarities:

Contrasts:

STUDENT B
MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL
Maggie Gyllenhaal was born on November 16th, 1977, in 1 (Where?).
She is the daughter of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and Naomi Foner, who is a producer and screenwriter.
She went to Harvard-Westlake High school, and graduated from Columbia University with a BA in
2
(What?). Then she spent 3 (How long?) studying at The
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. In 2001, she appeared in the film, 4
(Which?), together with her brother, Jake. She is well-known for her roles in Secretary, Adaptation, with
5
(Who?), and Mona Lisa Smile with Julia Roberts, as well as the blockbuster Batman
sequel, The Dark Knight. However, she has also appeared in theatre productions, such as Closer. Maggie lives in
Brooklyn, New York with 6 (Who?).

MISSING INFORMATION FOR STUDENT A TEXT

1 December 19th, 1980 4 become an actor
2 Stephen Gyllenhaal 5 his sister, Maggie
3 two years 6 Jarhead, Nightcrawler and Brokeback Mountain

Similarities:

Contrasts:

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7A  LET’S RENT IT OUT!

HOST’S INFORMATION FORM

Type of accommodation:

a)  2-bedroom flat in centre of town b)  3-bedroom house in suburbs

Description and location:

Included:

Not included:

House rules:

USEFUL LANGUAGE

air-conditioning essentials: bed sheets, towels, soap and toilet paper

hair dryer heating hot water
iron laptop friendly workspace near the tube station
near to the shopping centre parking space on the property parties or events
pets quiet, friendly neighbourhood TV
washing machine wi-fi      lift fully-equipped kitchen

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7B  COME ON IN
STUDENT A: HOST
You are hoping to rent out a room in
your house, and you have placed an
advertisement on a website. You haven’t
given much information about the
accommodation, but have asked people
to make an appointment to come and
see the house. You’ve done this because
you want to meet the person before you
accept them into your home.
• Invite Student B in, and offer them
something to drink / eat.
• Ask them some questions about
themselves, and answer their
questions.
• Offer to show them around, and show
them where their room will be. Do you
have a pet? If so, ask them how they
feel about that.
• Talk about what will be available
to them to use – bathroom, wi-fi,
washing machine / iron / TV, etc.
• Tell them about rules – parties /
guests / music / cleaning / personal
rubbish, etc.
• Decide whether or not you want them
to rent the room.
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STUDENT B: POSSIBLE GUEST
You answered the advertisement
which appeared on an accommodation
website, and arranged an appointment
to see the room Student A has
available. The price seems reasonable.
You also like the fact that you can see
the accommodation before deciding
whether to rent it or not.
• Greet your host and accept a drink.
• Answer their questions about yourself
and why you want to rent the room
(are you a student / an employee
starting a new job in the area?)
• Ask them about themselves and their
family. If they have a pet, how do you
feel about that?
• As they show you around, ask
questions about what you can and
can’t do / have to / don’t have to do.
• Ask which rooms in the house you can
use, and which facilities you can use.
• Decide whether or not you want the
room.
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8A  IF ALL GOES WELL …
WORKSHEET 1: PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE
certificate college cookery communicate
dressmaking furniture historical history
language professional programming university
WORKSHEET 2: COURSE INFORMATION
MAPLE COLLEGE EVENING COURSES
Master chef cookery course
• Cook like a professional
• Create food which looks like a work of art
• Impress your friends at dinner parties
• Impress business associates
• Taught by top local chef
• Certificate awarded
Dressmaking
Learn to:
• follow patterns and cut materials
• choose the correct materials for items of
clothing
• repair / recycle / customise old clothes
• make fabulous dresses for that special
occasion
Taught by a professional dressmaker
Computer programming
Learn about:
• developing code
• using network application programme
interfaces
• databases
• data structures
Taught by qualified programming instructors
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Furniture making
Learn:
• from professionals
• how to cut and shape wood
• about different types of wood
• how to design and create beautiful furniture
Certificate awarded
Language learning
• Choose from the following languages: Arabic,
Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian,
Japanese, Spanish,
• Taught by highly qualified teachers
• Learn to communicate effectively when you
travel
• Can lead to internationally recognised
certificates
Local history
Learn about:
• the origins of industry in the area
• how the local cultural centre developed
• local customs
• how the area survived during wartime
• important historical events in the area
Taught by local professor of history
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8B  YOU CHEATED!
WORKSHEET 1: ROLE CARDS
STUDENT A: TEACHER
You caught student B cheating in a history
exam. You saw them looking over at another
student’s paper. They are normally quite a good
student, though not one of the best. Interview
them about what happened and why they
were cheating. You don’t believe their excuses,
because their answers are the same as the
student next to them. Get them to admit they
were wrong, and tell them what they could do to
improve.
Use the following words to help you:
cheat copy pretend lie
claim had to could improve
WORKSHEET 2: REPORT CARD
REPORT CARD
Name: Course:
Problem: Cheating during exam.
Normal behaviour in class: Fairly good. Polite to teachers.
Effort:
Result of action: No grade on exam paper. Retake exam in September.
Note to parents:
Signed:
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STUDENT B: STUDENT
You had a difficult history exam and didn’t study.
You went to a party the night before, but don’t
want your teacher to know that. There was one
difficult question you didn’t know the answer to,
so you decided to have a quick look at another
student’s paper.
Make excuses. First, pretend that you didn’t
cheat, but that you were thinking and staring at
nothing. Then admit that you were stuck and had
a quick look, but just for one question. Finally, say
that you had to help your mum with something
important at home the day before and didn’t
have time to study. You couldn’t answer some of
the questions, and were worried about getting a
poor mark.
Use the following words to help you:
cheat copy lie had to
couldn’t got stuck pretend
Exam:
Date:
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9A  WHY DON’T YOU …?

WORKSHEET 1: HEALTH PROBLEM CARDS

You suffer from stress due to
You suffer from back pain.
problems in a relationship.

You’ve been having problems

You suffer from anxiety due to pressures at work.
sleeping for a while now.

You suffer from headaches quite often.

You’ve got an upset stomach and feel sick.
Pills don’t seem to help.

You’ve got a really bad cold, You have a rash and believe you
with a blocked nose and a cough. may be allergic to something.

You’ve got a high temperature, You’ve just fallen and injured

your body aches and you feel cold. your leg badly. You’ve gone into shock.

You’ve been suffering from stress and anxiety for a

You often suffer from indigestion.
long time, and are feeling generally unhappy.

You suffer from hay fever every spring and normal

You’ve got an upset stomach and diarrhoea.
treatments don’t work, or make you feel sleepy.

You suffer from colds very often, and normal You’ve got a really sore throat,
medicines don’t seem to work. and can’t swallow or speak.

WORKSHEET 2: HOLISTIC TREATMENT CARDS

Aromatherapy and massage Acupuncture

This is the use of essential oils to help common This is the use of needles placed on pressure
health problems. It is particularly good for: points in the body to help health problems. It is
• stress and anxiety – a massage with essential particularly good for:
oils such as lavender can have a calming effect • stress and anxiety
on both mind and body • sleeping problems
• colds and flu – eucalyptus, tea tree and • physical pain
peppermint • allergies and hay fever
• sleeping problems – lavender and chamomile • diarrhoea, nausea and upset stomach
• headaches – lavender and basil
• nausea and upset stomach – a massage with
peppermint, ginger and lemon
• indigestion – peppermint, ginger and
chamomile

Herbal remedies Homeopathy

Herbal remedies are known in many countries These are treatments which help the body
for helping common health problems. They are to cure health problems naturally. They are
particularly good for: particularly good for:
• colds and flu – echinacea, ginseng and • colds and flu – Allium cepa (onion)
liquorice root (sore throat) • indigestion and upset stomach – aconite
• allergies and hay fever – chamomile, stinging • shock from injury – arnica
nettle
• stress and anxiety – chamomile, lavender
• nausea and indigestion – chamomile, ginger,
peppermint
• sleeping problems – evening primrose

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9B  I HAVEN’T GOT A CLUE!

STUDENT A

1 2 3
R C
4 5 6
A S T H M A O
7 8
O S F U
9
R H L G
E U H

T
10
H
R
11
N O S E B L E E D
A
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CLUES FOR STUDENT B:

ACROSS:
 
  a negative reaction of the body to something
 a noisy reaction when something bothers your nose
 
 when you’re in pain or feel sick, often after something bad you’ve eaten

DOWN:
  when body heat is higher than normal
 
 
 
  a sore head
  an allergy which appears in spring
 

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9B  I HAVEN’T GOT A CLUE!

STUDENT B

1 2 3
T
4 5 6
E H
7 8
M E H
9
P A A L L E R G Y
E D Y
R A F
10
A C S N E E Z E

T H V
11
U E E
R R
12
U P S E T S T O M A C H

CLUES FOR STUDENT A:

ACROSS:
 a medical condition that makes it difficult to breathe
 
 
  when blood runs from your nose
 

DOWN
 
  reaction of the skin to something that bothers it
 a noisy reaction to something that bothers your throat
  a pain, when you can’t swallow or speak easily
 
 
  an illness with high fever, aching body, cold, etc.

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10A  IF I WERE YOU, I’D …

The people in the room next

The heating’s too high in your
to yours are making a lot of
room. It’s so hot you can’t sleep.
noise late at night.

You arrive at the hotel, and

You ate a meal in the hotel
there’s no record of your booking.
restaurant, and now you’ve got
The receptionist says the
an upset stomach.
hotel is full.

You booked a room with a

The air conditioning in your view of the sea front, but find
room is not working, and it’s there are two large trees outside
40 degrees outside. your window. You can’t see
a thing and the room is dark.

You’re staying at a hotel to celebrate

The cleaner didn’t clean the your girlfriend’s / boyfriend’s
bathroom in your room or leave you birthday. You’ve just realised that
any clean towels. you’ve left their present at home.
The shops are now closed.

You’ve received your hotel bill

and they have charged you extra You order a meal in the hotel
for using the gym and sauna restaurant. When it comes, it’s
and for room service, which you poorly cooked and tastes awful.
didn’t use.

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10B  LET’S FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT

WORKSHEET 1: ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

White Star Hotel Two Trees Guesthouse

 

Facilities: Two restaurants, indoor and outdoor Board: B&B or half-board (breakfast + one
pools, gym, sauna and massage treatment room, other meal)
babysitting service. Free parking for hotel guests.
Facilities: dining room, sitting room with
Free wi-fi in reception but additional charge
TV, limited parking space at the back of the
per day in rooms. Air conditioning in all rooms.
guesthouse, hot water, air conditioning in rooms
Room service and laundry service also available
on the top floor (family rooms), free wi-fi.
at extra charge.
Types of room: two family rooms for four; six
Types of room: suite – bedroom + sitting room
double rooms; four single rooms. Family rooms
+ en suite bathroom + balcony; family room for
+ two double rooms have en suite bathroom;
four; double and single rooms – all with en suite
other rooms have two large bathrooms to share.
bathroom. 120 rooms in total.
Prices per night:
Prices per night:
Family room: B&B – €180, half-board – €195
Suite: €400
Double: B&B – €95, half-board – €110
Family room: €250
Single: B&B – €65, half-board – €80
Double: €180
Pets allowed in some rooms.
Single: €160
No pets allowed.

WORKSHEET 2: ROLE CARDS

STUDENT A
You and your family are planning a long weekend
break, and you want to stay in a place that is not
too expensive. You have found a guesthouse on
the internet that looks good, and are phoning
to ask for further information. You are a family
of four, and you have a small dog. Your son has
asthma, and air conditioning is not good for him.
You may need to work during your stay, and
need wi-fi. You want to find out the following
information:
Two Trees Guesthouse
Types of room available:
Board:
Facilities: Free wi-fi? Parking? Air conditioning?
TV in room?
Pets allowed:
Prices:
STUDENT B
You, your partner and another couple are
planning a week’s holiday, and you want comfort.
You are willing to spend money, as your friends
are celebrating their anniversary. You have
found a five-star hotel on the internet that looks
good. You are going to call and ask for further
information. Your partner has a small dog, and
doesn’t want to leave it at home. You want to find
out the following information:
White Star Hotel
Types of room available:
Facilities: Restaurant? Gym? Pool? Free wi-fi?
Special facilities:
Pets allowed:
Prices:

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11A  REALLY? THAT’S AMAZING!
A: NEWS ITEM
You read an article about the effects of working high
up in a building.
Psychologists conducted a study which showed
that being high up in an office building affects
your willingness to take financial risks. It increases
your sense of power, and so you are more willing to
try things.
Ask: I read this article about working in high
buildings. Did you know that …?
Listen to their response and give more information.
A: NEWS ITEM
You listened to the news on the radio, and heard
that a large number of bottlenose dolphins have
appeared in Canadian waters.
This is unusual because they are normally found
in warmer waters. This is another example of how
climate change is affecting animal behaviour.
Ask: Did you hear about the bottlenose dolphins that
were seen off the coast of Canada?
Listen to their response and give more information.
A: NEWS ITEM
You read in an online science magazine that a
butterfly has been named after the British naturalist
and TV presenter David Attenborough.
The butterfly, which is now described as
Attenborough’s Black-eyed satyr, is only found in a
small area of the Amazon rainforest.
Ask: Did you hear that they’ve named a butterfly
after David Attenborough?
Listen to their response and give more information.
A: NEWS ITEM
You heard a radio interview with a professor of
languages who uses video games to teach Italian.
The professor, who works at St Louis University in the
United States, says that students learning through
playing video games, in particular Assassin’s Creed II,
make progress much faster than they do in a
traditional Italian class.
Ask: Have you heard about the university professor
who uses video games to teach Italian?
Listen to their response and give more information.
A: NEWS ITEM
You read an article about a study that was carried
out to find out if people’s belief that aches and pains
get worse when the weather is bad is true.
The study found it to be wrong. The results showed
no link between aches and pains and the weather.
Ask: Did you hear what they now say about the
weather and aches and pains?
Listen to their response and give more information.
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B: RESPONSE
Your partner has read an article about the
psychological effects of working high up in an
office building.
Respond to their question with these words:
No! Really? Why’s that?
After they give you more information, respond with
a suitable comment on the explanation they have
given you.
B: RESPONSE
Your partner has heard some news about a species
of dolphin being found near Canada.
Respond to their question with these words:
No. What’s so special about that?
After they give you more information, respond with
a suitable comment on the explanation they have
given you.
B: RESPONSE
Your partner has read an article about a species of
butterfly being given a special name.
Respond to their question with these words:
Really? That’s good news!
After they give you more information, respond with
a suitable comment on the explanation they have
given you.
B: RESPONSE
Your partner has heard about a university professor
using video games in his classroom.
Respond to their question with these words:
No! That’s amazing! Does it work?
After they give you more information, respond with
a suitable comment on the explanation they have
given you.
B: RESPONSE
Your partner has read about a study of the weather
and its effects on our bodies.
Respond to their question with these words:
No. What do they say?
After they give you more information, respond with
a suitable comment on the explanation they have
given you.
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11B  FACT-FINDING TRAIL

WORKSHEET 1: QUIZ
QUESTION ANSWER

1 Which animals / use / waiters / Japanese

restaurant?

2 What / invent / 21-year-old Emily Cummins /

in her grandad’s garden shed?

3 What / eat / Filipino fishermen / after /

they catch it / by mistake?

4 What / develop / Michael Reynolds /

in the 1970s?

5 Where / graphene / discovered?

6 How much / methane gas / produce / at biogas
factory / Germany?

7 What / giant rats / train / to do / by

Bart Weetjens?

8 Where / bones of plesiosaur / find / recently?

9 Where / the first Earthship / build?
10 What / develop / by the Xeros company / that
reduces the use of water by 90%?

WORKSHEET 2: QUIZ ANSWERS

Two parrots / train / to take drinks orders.

A solar-powered refrigerator / invent / 21-year-old Emily Cummins / in her grandad’s garden shed.

A megamouth shark / catch / fishing net.

The first Earthship / develop / Michael Reynolds / in the 1970s.

It / discover / at the University of Manchester / by two Russian scientists.

84,000 tonnes / which / use / fuel to heat the homes of 50,000 people.

They / train / to find unexploded bombs and land mines.

They / find / on a beach / English Channel.

The first Earthship / build / in Fife, in Scotland.

An almost waterless washing machine / develop.

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12A  CAN I LEAVE A MESSAGE?

WORKSHEET 1: PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE

Match the questions (1–6) to the responses (a–f).

1 Could I speak to Ms Townsend, please? a Yes, but he isn’t up yet. Shall I wake him?
2 She’s not here, I’m afraid. Is it urgent? b Could you ask her to give me a call?
3 Can I speak to Damian, please? c It is, rather. Can I leave a message?
4 She’s in a meeting. How can I help? d She’s off sick, I’m afraid. Shall I put you
5 Could I speak to Mr Bacall, please? through to someone else?
6 Hi, it’s Annie. Is Paul there? e Sorry, he’s out. Shall I tell him to call you?
f It’s his day off, I’m afraid. Can I take a
message?

WORKSHEET 2: ROLE CARDS

STUDENT A STUDENT B

You call Student B and ask to speak
to someone else in the class (choose
a classmate, Student C). They are not
available, so ask to leave a message.
Say you want to invite them somewhere
(say where and a time and place to meet).
Give Student B your phone number, for
Student C to call you back, as you’re not
sure if they have it.
Student A calls you and asks to speak
to someone else in the class, Student C.
You say they aren’t available (explain
where they are – they’re out shopping / in
bed with the flu / away on business / on
holiday, etc.) and offer to take a message.
Write down Student A’s phone number,
and the message.
Then, go over to Student C, and report
what Student A told you.

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12B  WITNESS

STUDENT A: VICTIM

You phone the police (Student B) to report a crime. Someone has stolen something from you
(decide what it is – a watch / jewellery / a mobile phone / a bag, etc.) Describe the item, and give
a description of the ‘thief’. This is another member of the class. Do not give Student B a name,
just a description, so that they can guess who the thief is.

STUDENT B: POLICE OFFICER

You receive a call from Student A, who reports a crime. Ask them questions about what was
stolen and what the thief looked like. Write down a description of the thief. This is another
member of the class. Decide who you think it is, and go and arrest them. Report to them what
Student A says they stole.

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13A  IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE AMAZING …
WHAT’S ON IN LONDON  All the latest news about events in the capital
CINEMA The Imitation Game The Hateful Eight
Benedict Cumberbatch A detective-style
is magnificent as the western in true
talented mathematician, Tarantino style. It’s nasty,
Alan Turing, the famous it’s bloody and it was
Bletchley Park code- nominated for three
breaker in WWII. Oscars. Supported by
the superb musical score
of Ennio Morricone.
THEATRE Amadeus Hamlet
National Theatre Shakespeare’s Globe
The play focuses on the Theatre
competition between Shakespeare’s greatest
Mozart and Antonio play with a difference,
Salieri, director of opera for the Prince is played
to the Imperial court in by a woman. Michelle
Vienna. With impressive Terry, who is the
performances by Globe’s new Artistic
Adam Gillen as Mozart Director, is taking up
and Lucian Msamati this challenging role.
as Salieri. It is exciting!
MUSIC FESTIVALS South West Four The Proms
Clapham Common’s Royal Albert Hall
dance music festival The world’s greatest
promises to be lively classical music festival
and entertaining this lasts for eight weeks,
summer, as it attracts with more than 90
top DJs from around fantastic concerts. This
the world. year features a special
tribute to the work of
Leonard Bernstein, with
performances from
West Side Story and On
the Town.
ART Modigliani exhibition A Year of Pablo
Tate Modern The EY exhibition:
His most famous works Picasso 1932
appear alongside some Tate Modern
of his lesser known A year in which the artist
drawings, and there produced some of his
are also lectures about greatest work. There are
his life. also lectures about his
life during this period.
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Interstellar
A sci-fi movie with
a warning message,
starring Anne
Hathaway and Matthew
McConaughey.
McConaughey plays
a former pilot who is
asked to find a new
planet for people to live
on, as Earth is dying.
He has to leave behind
his daughter, to travel
through a wormhole to
another galaxy.
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
This highly popular,
lighthearted musical has
attracted audiences of
all ages. If you like ABBA
songs, you’ll love this
production. Great for all
the family.
Wireless
Finsbury Park
This year’s festival is
almost sold out, so hurry
if you want tickets!
Performances from
Stormzy, J Cole, DJ
Khaled, Lady Leshurr
and many more.
Klimt
Royal Academy of Arts
Special celebration
of this iconic Austrian
artist. More than 100
fabulous, sensual
drawings are on display.
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13B  BOOK CLUB

STUDENT A
1
(What?) by Monica Ali
Nazneen, born in a village hut in 2 (Where?), is married off to
3
(Who?) at an early age. Chanu, who is much older, lives and
works in England, and Nazneen is forced to go and live there, in Tower Hamlets in the
East End of London. For years, she does what is expected of her, raising the children
and looking after the house. She constantly tries to keep the peace between her daughters’ demands
and feelings of 4 (What?) about their status, and her husband’s resentment
towards Western culture. Then 5 (Who?) walks into her life, and turns everything
upside down. He makes her 6 (What?) her life, and awakens new needs and
desires. This is the story of Nazneen’s 7 (What?), and the conflict
within the community in which she lives.

Life of Pi by Yann Martel

The family of 16-year-old Piscine Molitor ‘Pi’ Patel owns a zoo in Pondicherry, India. They decide to move
themselves and some animals to Canada, and set off on a voyage across the Pacific. When the ship sinks in
a storm, Pi ends up in a lifeboat with a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a huge Bengal tiger called Richard
Parker. As the story follows Pi’s – and the tiger’s – fight for survival on the little boat, Pi considers questions
about life, God and animal psychology in relation to humans.

STUDENT B
1
(What?) by Yann Martel
The family of 2 (How old?)-year-old Piscine Molitor ‘Pi’ Patel
own a 3 (What?) in Pondicherry, India. They decide to move
themselves and some animals to 4 (Where?) and set off on
a voyage across the Pacific. When the ship sinks in a storm, Pi ends up in a
5
(What?) with a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a huge Bengal tiger called
6
(What?). As the story follows Pi’s – and the tiger’s – fight for survival on the
little boat, Pi considers questions about 7 (What?) and animal
psychology in relation to humans.

Brick Lane by Monica Ali

Nazneen, born in a village hut in Bangladesh, is married off to Chanu at an early age. Chanu, who is much
older, lives and works in England, and Nazneen is forced to go and live there, in Tower Hamlets in the East End
of London. For years, she does what is expected of her, raising the children and looking after the house. She
constantly tries to keep the peace between her daughters’ demands and feelings of embarrassment about
their status, and her husband’s resentment towards Western culture. Then Karim walks into her life, and turns
everything upside down. He makes her question her life, and awakens new needs and desires. This is the story
of Nazneen’s journey of self-discovery, and the conflict within the community in which she lives.

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14A  WE’VE GOT TOO MUCH STUFF!

a bin a shower curtain

(rubbish) (bath)

a desk a hammer and nails

(study) (hit)

a mop and bucket a needle and thread

(clean) (sew)

a pan a box of plasters

(brush) (hurt)

a rubber a stapler
(rub out) (staples)

a torch a towel
(light) (dry)

a kettle an iron and ironing board

(water) (clothes)

knives and forks a shelf

(eat) (books)

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14B  IT’S NOT THE KIND OF THING …

buy / a spa token buy / a ticket to the theatre

buy / something for the house or garden cook / dinner
get / a ticket to a music festival give / money
make / a birthday cake send / on a special holiday
send / some flowers take / out for lunch
take / to the shopping centre to choose a present write / poem

MOTHER

BROTHER

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15A  A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE

STUDENT A

Country X Country Y

Three-bedroom house €250,000

4-door saloon car €20,000

Petrol €1.50 per litre

Average electricity bill per month €70

Smartphone €140

Inflation 0.40%

Unemployment 16%

Low levels of serious crime;

Crime rate increasing levels of petty crime
(shop lifting; burglary; car theft)

STUDENT B

Country X Country Y

Three-bedroom house €300,000

4-door saloon car €22,000

Petrol €1.80 per litre

Average electricity bill per month €65

Smartphone €120

Inflation 1.28%

Unemployment 10%

Overall levels of crime increasing.

Crime rate Fraud, identity theft and armed
robbery among the highest.

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15B  A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FIFTY-EURO NOTE

WORKSHEET 1: QUESTIONS
What happens to a fifty-euro note in one day?
Discuss the questions below with your partner.
1 How far does it travel?
2 How many times does it change hands?
3 What is it used for?
4 Where does it end up?

WORKSHEET 2: STORY
Write a story about the journey of a fifty-euro note in the first person, as if you were the note. Use the
prompts and some of the words from the box below.
• Your day starts at the bank.
• Does someone use you to buy something? What? Where do you end up?
• Does someone lend someone some money? Who to? Why?
• Does someone give you away as a present? Who to? What do they do with you?
• Does someone drop you on the ground by accident? What happens?

borrow charge drop give lend loan lose

owe pay pay back save spend take out

Well, here I am at the bank, waiting in the cash machine. I wonder who is going to take me out?

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16A  WHAT’S THE QUESTION?

WORKSHEET 1: PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE

1 When was it established? 4 Who did you see?
2 Why was it built? 5 How do you know?
3 When did it happen? 6 Was it difficult?

WORKSHEET 2: QUESTIONS

Why / countries / Europe / want / form / common community?

When / first community / create?

When / European Economic Community / establish?

When / first European Parliamentary Elections / hold?

When / European flag / adopt?

When / euro / become / currency?

WORKSHEET 3: ANSWERS

Because they wanted to form an agreement that would make war practically impossible.

In 1951, six countries – France, Italy, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and West Germany –
signed the Treaty of Paris, which created the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC).

In 1957, the Treaty of Rome was signed, which created the EEC and the European Atomic Energy
Community (Euratom).

In 1979, the first direct elections of the European Parliament were held. 410 members were elected.

In 1985, the community adopted the European flag.

In 1999, the euro was launched as a currency and the European Central Bank was established
a year earlier.

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16B  YOU’VE GOT IT WRONG!

EVENT CORRECT FACT

1 Romans occupied
Britain around
12,000 years ago.

2 Vikings had
occupied Britain
before that.

3 In 1649
England became
monarchy.

4 Britain established
huge empire
between 14th and
16th centuries.

5 United
States became independent from
Britain in 1876.

6 Britain joined
European Union in
1970.

7 name Kazakhstan
comes from word
meaning ‘nomad’.

8 Islamic religion was

introduced into Kazakhstan by Genghis Khan
in 1219.

9 In 1920, Kazakhstan became part of

communist China.

10 economy
of Kazakhstan declined after
country became
independent in 1991.

11 American Civil
War began with
argument over tea.

12 Barack Obama was born in

Florida in 1961.

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