In this unit you will learn to: You will also learn:
READING: locate specific information in a text / identify sequence of events. GRAMMAR: prepositional and adverbial clauses.
LISTENING: find supporting information to answer questions. VOCABULARY: words and expressions related to sports and
ORAL PRODUCTION: participate in a quiz. physical activity.
WRITTEN PRODUCTION: write an itinerary.
FUNCTIONS: express certainty and uncertainty, knowledge and lack of knowledge.
You will use the following text types:
READING: an itinerary, a programme and a poem.
LISTENING: a TV quiz.
1 Read the statements below. Are they true? Answer using expressions such as: I’m sure, I’m not
sure, I’m certain, I’m not quite certain, I know, I don’t really know, I believe, I guess, etc. 4 pts.
a. The first plane was invented by the Wright brothers.
b. The first transatlantic flight took place in 1919.
c. An airship is an aircraft that moves through the air using propellers.
d. A quiz is a competition consisting of questions and answers on all topics of human knowledge.
2 In which of the activities in the pictures (1 – 6) are people competing and in which are
they just relaxing? 6 pts.
1 2 3
4 5 6
3 How would you describe the activities in Exercise 2? Use at least two adjectives from the box
below to express your opinion about each one. 6 pts.
· awesome · boring · breathtaking · dangerous · electrifying · enjoyable · entertaining
· exciting · gentle · hazardous · lovely · monotonous · nice · peaceful · pleasant
· relaxing · risky · satisfying · silly · tedious · thrilling
Your score:
0 - 7: Look up the words in a dictionary or ask your teacher to help you.
8 - 11: You know a lot about the subject, but you could improve your vocabulary looking up some words.
12 - 16: Great job. You are ready to start the lesson.
1. All the statements are true. 2. Competing: 2, 3, 4. Relaxing: 1, 5, 6. 3. Answers will vary.
a.
b.
set up tents.
Day 1 08.00 am Hike down from the ruins to camp and
ographs and ruins.
Day 2 09.30 am Jeep ride to Bad Canyon to see pict
down the trail.
Day 3 08.00 am Day hike up Yei trail across Mesa and
er Rock.
Day 4 08.00 am Horse ride to Window Rock and Spid
03.00 pm Visit to the Eagle’s Nest.
c.
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3 Look up these words from the text you are going to read in a dictionary. Use
some of them to fill in the gaps in the sentences below.
· flight · harmful · peer · itinerary · snacks · take off · wrath
a. Some actions such as smoking are __________ to your health.
b. The small island is often destroyed by the __________ of the elements.
c. The plane is getting ready for __________.
d. The boy __________ at us with curiosity.
e. The air hostess served drinks and __________ during the __________.
American v/s British English
4 You will read a text about flying. What do you think it will be about?
Airplane
a. The Orwell brothers, inventors of the airplane.
b. The advantages and disadvantages of air travel. Aeroplane
c. An air trip to an exciting location.
5 Read the text and check your prediction in Exercise 4. 5. To validate predictions.
6. To find and classify
information.
6 Read the text again and find the following elements. 7. To locate information.
a. Six places around the world: 8. To infer information.
__________________, __________________, __________________, 9. To identify sequence of events.
__________________, __________________, __________________. 10. To identify topic.
b. Three reasons why people travel: 11. To find or infer specific
__________________, __________________, __________________. information.
c. Four elements that have damaged the ozone layer:
__________________, __________________,
__________________, __________________.
d. Three actions to prevent more damage to the environment:
__________________, __________________, __________________.
7 Read the text again. Fill in the blanks in the diary (a. – j.) with information
provided in the itinerary.
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Itinerary - Day 1
ildren at school
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08.15 Arrival at airport
ational counter
08.45 Check in at intern
11.30 Boarding
es off
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13.00 Snack
ives in Rio
15.55 Flight GC 707 arr
16.15 Luggage collection
to hotel
16.30 Bus takes children
hotel
17.00 Arrival at Braston
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Taken from: The Aeroplane by Equipo Editorial
Unfurl : verb / open up, stretch into distance. Soar : verb / go high up. Howling : adj / loud screaming
(especially of an animal or the wind.) Wrath : noun / extreme anger.
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9 Look at the pictures below and put them in the correct order according to
the itinerary. Justify your choices.
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
10 Read the poem in Antonia’s diary again. What is it about? Which key words
helped you to decide?
a. A bird c. A hot air balloon
b. An aeroplane d. A parachute
Places to Stay
Transport
Activities
Means of
b. Look at the four pictures in each row and tick the corresponding
concept in the chart.
c. The winner is the player who completes the chart first.
a. ______________
c. ______________
b. ______________
d. ______________
e. ______________
f. ______________
4 Match the names of three different types of volcanoes with their descriptions.
· active · dormant · extinct
a. Volcanoes that have not erupted in more than 10,000 years.
b. Volcanoes that have not erupted in the last 10,000 years, but have the
potential to erupt again.
c. Volcanoes that have had occasional eruptions in recent times.
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5 In your group, rank these tips that can help you to understand a recorded
text better, from most useful (6) to least useful (1).
a. ____ Concentrating on certain key words.
b. ____ Discussing the title of the listening text.
c. ____ Listening to the tone of the text and identifying feelings and emotions.
d. ____ Looking at pictures before listening.
e. ____ Reading and paying attention to instructions before listening.
f. ____ Taking notes while listening.
7. To validate predictions.
7 30 Listen to the recording and check your predictions in Exercise 6.
8. To classify specific information.
9. To find and match information.
8 30 Listen again. Which of the questions below did the teams answer
10. To match specific information.
correctly (P), which ones were they not sure about (?) and which ones did
11. To identify speakers.
they answer incorrectly (O)?
12. To discriminate between
P ? O correct and incorrect
a. Which Italian volcano was responsible for the information.
disappearance of a city?
b. Name at least 4 parts of a volcano.
b. I must tell you that it’s a difficult ii. it’s better not to answer.
question
c. As you know, we’re broadcasting live, iii. although I’m certain that both teams
will know the answer.
d. I told you - unless you’re absolutely iv. I’m sure I’ll be able to hear you!
sure
11 30 Listen again and write who said these sentences, Presenter, Julie (Green
Team) or Stephen (Red Team).
a. ______________: I can’t hear you!
b. ______________: Yes, I am 100% sure.
c. ______________: Such problems can happen.
d. ______________: I’m not quite sure.
e. ______________: Yeah, the same here.
f. ______________: I told you.
12 30 Listen once more. Which of these is the score after four questions?
a. Red team: 200 points. Green team: 0 points.
b. Red team: 200 points. Green team: 100 points.
Learning abilities c. Red team: 200 points. Green team: 200 points.
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Language Note Adverbial phrases
15 Read these sentences. Identify and write the question each underlined
adverbial phrase answers.
a. A: ________________________________________?
B: We are collecting money for the animal shelter.
b. A: ________________________________________?
B: The children quite often play football in the park.
a. b.
c. A: ________________________________________?
B: We saw that film in a cinema near our house.
d. A: ________________________________________?
B: The painter mixed his paints with an old brush. c. d.
17 31 Listen and practise the dialogue with a partner. Then role play it for the
rest of the class.
18 MINITEST Complete this paragraph with an adverbial phrase from the box.
6 pts.
0 3 5
REVISE AGAIN to 2 GOOD JOB! to 4 EXCELLENT! to 6
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CONSOLIDATION ACTIVITIES
1 Which drawing (1 - 6) represents each of these prepositional phrases (a. - e.)? There is one extra drawing.
a. At the bottom of the box.
b. In the corner of the box.
c. In the middle / in the centre of the box.
d. On the left of the box.
e. On top of the box.
3
2
1
5
6
2 Fill in the blanks in these sentences with the correct adverbial phrase from the box. Then match the
sentences (a. – d.) with the pictures (1 – 4).
· a little more straight · fast enough · incredibly loudly · quite well
a. He can’t catch the bus because he is not running _______________.
b. The athlete did _______________ in the competition.
c. The crowd is shouting _______________.
d. Hang the picture _______________.
1 2 3 4
I. Zorbing
gigantic, bouncy transparent PVC ball,
Fancy bouncing around at 40 kph inside a
inner and outer balls are held together by
surrounded by a thick cushion of air? The r
pushed down a hill, across a stretch of wate
hundreds of nylon threads and then you are
or over the snow. 1
and
the ball, turning the experience into a wet
Zorbing can also be done with water inside
inside of the Zorb.
slippery one, allowing you to slide around the
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2 Which of the activities on page 84 mentions these elements?
a. Air: ______________________ d. Rock: ______________________
b. Land: ____________________ e. Water: _____________________
c. Rain: _____________________ f. Wind: ______________________
3 Which of the activities in the article would / wouldn’t you like to do? Why?
CHILEAN CONNECTION
What do you know about this sportsman?
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
READING SUMMER BREAK ACTIVITIES
is is what to do
Bored this summer? Th
hat are you up to
tim e an d the laz y da ys of summer are here! W
Holid ay u spending
er? Ar e yo u jus t lyi ng around the house? Are yo
this summ ivities you can get
ere are many positive act
your days watching TV? Th as:
break. Here are some ide
involved in over summer
seball, volleyball, or
ther it is skating, soccer, ba
I. _______________ Whe sy during the
yin g sp ort s can be a great way to keep bu
ten nis , pla le rounds
Joi n a loc al sp ort s tea m, go skating, or play a coup
summer. reation
yo ur frie nd s. Ch eck ou t your local parks and rec
of tennis with
ation.
department for more inform
for their favourite team
__ __ __ _ So me teens enjoy cheering
II. __ __ __ __ sketball court, or
sid eline s. Yo u mi gh t go to a baseball field, ba
from the , but it
to see yo ur fav ou rite tea m. Not only is it great fun
swim centre
sportsmanship.
also teaches us about good
ence is through
y teens can make a differ
III. _______________ A wa anisation, such as a
r at a local community org
volunteer work. Voluntee rsing home, or
les s sh elt er, an im al pro tection society, hospital, nu
home responsibility
volunteering, teens learn
childcare centre. Through
while helping others. ding
__ _ Tee ns ha ve ma ny op tions when it comes to fin
IV. ____________ ent / theme parks
ing to do ou tdo ors . Today there are amusem
som eth t there are
t the co un try tha t giv e teens a full day of fun. Bu
through ou ing.
op tio ns lik e fish ing , cam ping, swimming, and hik
other, less costl y a chance to hang
lik e to do thi ng s in groups and they welcome
Tee ns or taking
the ir frie nd s. Ev en tos sin g a Frisbee in a local park
out with th friends.
be great fun when done wi
a dip in the local pool can , and
__ __ _ Ma ny pla ces like zoos, aquariums, museums
V. __________ ny places like
learning. There will be ma
libraries combine fun with nicipality.
in yo ur ne igh bo urh oo d. Check with your local mu
these
summer months
__ __ __ __ __ _ Us e the extra free time during the
VI. __ __ club, visit a
som e cre ati ve act ivi tie s. Check out a local chess ment.
to do tre, or learn to play an instru
or art s an d cra fts cen
pottery studio recreation
k to your local parks and
For more information, tal
department.
to take part in
u can see , the re are ma ny opportunities for teens
As yo in positive
community. Keeping busy
positive activities within the oo to do, try to
se
lifestyles. Whatever you ch
activities leads to healthy
enjoy it and stick with it!
Taken from: Chicago Tribune, entertainment, July 10, 2009.
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1 Read the text once. What is the LISTENING FREE TIME ACTIVITIES
general topic?
1 pt. 5 32 Listen to three conversations and identify
a. Arts and crafts for teens. the activities they are about. Choose from the
b. Different summer activities for teens. options provided. 3 pt.
c. Team and individual sports for teens. a. Conversation I i. A dancing club.
ii. A debating club.
2 Read the text again and find the iii. A sports club.
following elements. 3 pt. b. Conversation II i. Art classes.
a. Three places where you can see your ii. Cooking classes.
favourite team: iii. Handicrafts classes.
___________, ___________, ___________. c. Conversation III i. Football.
b. Three places you can find in your ii. Karate.
neighbourhood: iii. Sumo.
___________, ___________, ___________.
c. Three creative activities for summer months: 6 32 Listen to the three conversations again.
___________, ___________, ___________. Are these statements true (T) or false (F)? 3 pt.
a. _____ Hugo thinks he could join Gabriela in
3 Read the text again and place the headings her classes.
(a. - f.) in the corresponding spaces (I. - VI.). 6 pt. b. _____ Greta is interested in taking the
a. Creative activities. pottery workshop next semester.
b. Outdoor activities. c. _____ Sean won’t need special clothes for
c. Fun and learning. his first class.
d. Spectator events. 7 32 Listen again and answer these
e. Sports. questions. 4 pt.
f. Volunteer opportunities.
a. In Conversation I, when does the girl want
to start the activity?
4 Read the text once more and write the b. What three examples of the activity does
paragraph (I. – VI.) in which you can the conversation mention?
find this information. 4 pt. c. In Conversation II, what techniques are
a. Activities involving arts. __________ mentioned?
b. Activities that help your community. d. In Conversation III, what clothes will the
__________ person need if he / she joins the classes?
c. Activities that teach you how to be a team
supporter. __________ 8 32 Listen again and tick (P) the conversation
d. Activities to do with groups of friends. (I. – III.) that mentions the following. 4 pt.
__________
I II III
a. A course starting next semester.
b. Teachers who are professional artists.
c. The need for comfortable shoes.
d. The translation of the activity from Japanese.
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LANGUAGE 10 Karla and Luigi went on a holiday they didn’t
like at all. Fill in the blanks in their complaints
9 Read these sentences. Identify and write the with the phrases in the box. 6 pt.
question each adverbial phrase answers. 4 pt.
· after the terrible experience · on the last day
· really carelessly · too quickly
· under suspicion · with too much fat
WRITING
c. ____________________________________
I think you should put the book on 12 Write a short itinerary for a trip you and your
the desk by the window. classmates would like to make. Remember to
choose the date, the destination, the activities
that you would like to do, the means of
transport (bus, train, underground, etc.), the
food you would take for a snack, etc. 10 pt.
d. ____________________________________
My boyfriend buys me flowers nearly
every weekend.