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Unit 1, Reading, exercise 2

Spain on film. Spain on Film is a tour company. We take tourists to film

locations in Spain in the summer.

Where is this place? Is it Arizona in the USA? No! It’s Almeria in Spain. In the

cowboy films, or Westerns, from the 1960s, the actors are in Spain!

Choose your holiday!

The mini-Hollywood tour. Visit mini-Hollywood! This small ‘American’ town

from the famous Western The Good, The Bad and The Ugly is really in the

Desert of Tabernas in Almeria. It’s got a hotel, a bar and some shops.

Who is your favourite cowboy? Clint Eastwood? He isn’t here now, but there

are photos of him in action everywhere!

What is your favourite Western film? This town has got a cinema with two

screens. Watch your favourite stars!

The James Bond tour. Where is James Bond? Is he in Cuba? No! In the Bond

film Die Another Day this ‘Cuban’ port is really Cadiz. James Bond is in Spain

again in the film The World Is Not Enough. This film starts at the Guggenheim

Museum in Bilbao. In the film, Bond meets Christmas Jones in Kazakhstan.

In fact, it isn’t Kazakhstan – it’s Bardenas Reales in Navarra!

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Unit 1, Listening, exercise 1

Welcome to Cambridge Cinema. In Screen 1 today we have got the new

adventure film, Wings of a Bird, about a father’s search for his children. This

film starts at 2.30.

For children, the new cartoon Snake Eyes is on in Screen 2 at three o’clock.

It’s in 3D and it’s a very funny film!

At four o’clock we have got Sister Mystery in Screen 3.

Buy your tickets and 3D glasses at the reception desk.

Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve got a missing child at the reception desk. Her

name’s Ruby. She’s seven years old. She’s got long fair hair and blue eyes.

She says she’s with her mum today. If you are her mother, please come to

reception.

Snake Eyes is on now. Please go to Screen 2. And thank you: Ruby is with

her mother now.

Are you hungry or thirsty? When you’ve got your tickets, go to the cafe. It’s on

floor 2 and it’s open now. It’s got lots of drinks and snacks.

The doors are now open for Wings of a Bird. Please go to Screen 1. And

enjoy the film!

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Unit 2, Reading, exercise 1

Living the dream. He shoots, he scores! His team win the championship …!

It’s a dream for many young football players.

For Harry, 14, it’s a reality. He is a member of Liverpool International Football

Academy. He lives at home and goes to school every day, but after school he

travels to the Academy for football training. ‘Everybody here comes from

Liverpool or nearby. The club coaches local boys because it wants a strong

local team for the future,’ Harry says. ‘We train for an hour every day, and at

weekends we play in the youth league. I am proud when I wear the Liverpool

kit and very excited when we win!’ But it’s not just about football. Education is

also important. ‘After training we have a shower then we do our homework,’

Harry says. ‘There’s a classroom here. When boys are over the age of 15

they study here,’ he explains. ‘They don’t go to an ordinary school, but they

still have lessons here. They don’t live at the Academy, but they study and

have lunch and dinner here,’ Harry adds. The boys can’t all be professional

footballers in the future. ‘We need other skills too,’ Harry says.

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Unit 2, Listening, exercise 1

Max: Hi Sophie! Have you got your new timetable?

Sophie: Yes, but I don’t like it. I’ve got science all morning on Mondays

and on Fridays.

Max: I’ve got science on Monday and Friday mornings too, with Mr

Martin. Are you in Mr Martin’s group?

Sophie: No, I’m not. I’ve got Miss Benson.

Max: Who is your maths teacher?

Sophie: Mrs Potter. I’ve got her for maths on … Wednesday afternoons.

Max: Me too! Great! We can sit together. What about English? I’ve got

English on Thursday mornings.

Sophie: Er, let’s see … No, I’ve got English on Tuesday mornings and

Friday afternoons with Mr Davies.

Max: Oh, I’ve got Spanish in the morning on Tuesdays, and French

on Friday afternoons.

Sophie: Wow! French and Spanish! You’re good at languages, aren’t’

you?

Max: Well, I really like them.

Sophie: I’m not very good at languages. I prefer English.

Max: English is a language!

Sophie: I know! I mean foreign languages. I like English because I like

reading. I like drama too.

Max: There’s a drama club after school.

Sophie: Really? What day is it on?

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Max: Look, here’s a list of all the after-school clubs. The drama club is

on Wednesdays.

Sophie: Great! Do you want to do drama with me?

Max: No, not really. I’m too shy.

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Unit 2, Speaking, exercise 6

Ben: Hello. I’d like to sign up for drama club, please.

Teacher: Great. What’s your name?

Ben: Ben Watts.

Teacher: OK, Ben. There … you’re on the list.

Ben: What day is it on?

Teacher: It’s on Fridays.

Ben: Where is it?

Teacher: It’s in the drama studio.

Ben: What time does it finish?

Teacher: It finishes at 5.30.

Ben: Thanks. See you on Friday!

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Unit 3, Reading, exercise 1

Hi! I’m Daisy, but people call me Lazy Daisy. My nickname says everything

about me! I never do exercise, but I want to change. I want to be healthy.

‘What´s your problem?’ you ask. Answer: I don’t like sport! I can’t throw, kick

or catch a ball. I’m not in any school teams − even my friends don’t choose

me for their teams. Am I interested in sport on TV? No, I’m not!

So, please … have you got any ideas to help me?

Week 2

Perhaps I do like some sports. I don’t like team sports like football or

basketball, but there are individual sports. I want to try some of them. For

example, I’ve got a bike and I sometimes cycle to school. So, why don’t I ride

to school every day? Hmm, good idea! I’ll give it a go!

Week 3

I cycle to school every day now. It feels good! And now I’ve got another idea. I

love dancing in my bedroom, so I want to go to an aerobics class. It’s similar

to dancing, isn’t it? See you soon!

Week 4

Aerobics is fun! I’m rubbish at it, but the teacher says it doesn’t matter. The

important thing is to move!

I feel fit now! I don’t like doing team sports – it’s not my thing. But I DO like

doing sport! I want to try running next.

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Unit 3, Listening, exercise 1

Hello and welcome to the programme. Today on Sports Scene we’ve got a

feature on an American speed skater. His name is Apolo Ohno, and he’s an

Olympic champion. He’s got eight Olympic medals and two of them are gold

medals.

How does Apolo stay at the top of his sport? He trains hard – he never stops!

He’s got an incredible training programme. He often trains all day.

Apolo usually starts his training session with some jumping. He jumps up 25

stairs, then runs back down, and then jumps up each step again. He does this

for an amazing 45 minutes! Then, to rest his legs, he runs 1.5km.

After jumping and running, Apolo skates … and he skates fast. He skates at

60km per hour. He goes around the track again and again.

About three times a week Apolo lifts weights to build his strength.

With so much training, has Apolo got time to relax? Well, yes, he has. Apolo

thinks it’s important to relax. He loves his home city of Seattle and he

especially loves being in the beautiful parks there. The parks are good places

for him to go cycling.

In the USA Apolo is famous for speed skating and for something else too.

Millions of Americans know him as a dancer. He’s one of the champions on

the TV show Dancing with the Stars. Where does he dance? … That’s right –

on the ice!

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Unit 4, Reading, exercise 1

Fashion summer school

1 Introduction to the course

Are you considering a career in the fashion industry? This course introduces

students aged 13–15 to the world of fashion. Fashion experts teach you how

to design and make fantastic clothes and accessories.

2 The staff

Most of the tutors teach at the London College of Fashion. Other tutors

usually work in the fashion industry as designers. Some tutors make clothes

in designers’ studios.

3 Study time and free time

The course runs for two weeks every summer. The students stay at the

school. The classes are between 10.00am and 4.00pm during the week. In

the evenings, it’s time to relax. The tutors organize discos, film nights, talent

shows and quizzes.

4 The school

The course is at the Queen Anne’s School in Reading. It’s got a great art and

design studio. The school has got other facilities, including a swimming pool,

tennis courts and playing fields. The accommodation is very comfortable: the

students have their own bedrooms and they share a bathroom.

5 Course subjects

Drawing and designing

Learning about colour and styles

Printing T-shirts

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Using a sewing machine

Decorating garments such as skirts and shirts

It’s a great course. I often make my own clothes now and I’m really proud of
my designs.

Jen, 13

Thanks to the course I’m confident when I draw. I like using lots of colours too
– I´m an adventurous designer now!

Scarlet, 14

The tutors are very friendly. They show you great techniques.

Ed, 14

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Presenter: Hello. Well, it’s London Fashion Week. We’re backstage at one

of the shows. Let’s meet one of the designers. I’ve got Paul Brady here with

me. Paul, how are you feeling about your show today? Are you feeling

confident?

Paul: Yes and no … I’m feeling nervous, too. Everyone is looking at

my designs today.

Presenter: What’s your collection like?

Paul: I create classic designs. I don’t use lots of colour. I prefer a lot of black

and white.

Presenter: Wow! These dresses are great. You’re very clever.

Paul: Thank you. I’m very proud of the clothes.

Presenter: OK, thank you, Paul. With me here backstage I’ve also got Jade

Edwards, one of the stylists at the show. Now, Jade, can you describe your

job for the listeners?

Jade: Yes, of course. The stylists look at the clothes and decide which

clothes look good together. So, for example, this shirt looks nice with those

grey trousers, but it looks really great with these pink trousers!

Presenter: Yes, I see … it’s like you’re getting dressed for a big party.

Jade: Yes, something like that! Then I make decisions about the show

itself. A good fashion show needs a theme, a sort of story, to make it really

exciting.

Presenter: What do you mean by a theme?

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Jade: Well, we’ve got the clothes, but we also need to think about all

the make-up and the hairstyles, and the music – that’s important, too. All

these things are connected by the theme.

Presenter: Hmm, yes, I see. So, what’s the theme for Paul’s show?

Jade: Black and white Hollywood films! When I look at Paul’s black

and white collection, I think of those amazing old films.

Presenter: So the models look like Hollywood film stars, is that right?

Jade: Yes, exactly! Oh, look … let’s watch them rehearse …

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Unit 5, Reading, exercise 1

Sports diets Chrissie Wellington – triathlete

The British triathlete Chrissie Wellington cycles, runs and swims every day.

She wants to be the best. But being a champion is not only about training –

good nutrition is also important.

When she’s training Chrissie starts her day with her first breakfast. She has a

banana and some rice cakes. After training, she eats a second, bigger

breakfast of cereal, nuts and yoghurt.

For lunch Chrissie combines carbohydrates and protein. She often has a

baked potato, bread or brown rice with fish, meat or other proteins like pulses.

On the side is a salad or some vegetables. She finishes with cereal and nuts

or fruit.

Every evening Chrissie eats fish or white meat (such as chicken). She has red

meat once a week. Vegetables are always on her evening menu, together

with rice or pasta. After that, dessert is a bowl of cereal and fruit.

Chrissie doesn’t say no to anything! Chocolate, cakes, pizza – everything is

OK if she doesn’t eat a large amount of it.

On competition days she starts with rice, cereal and coffee. Then she doesn’t

eat or drink anything else – apart from water – until she’s competing. She eats

and drinks special energy products during the triathlon and she tries to keep

hydrated by drinking water.

Immediately after the race she needs to eat! She eats high-energy, high-fat

food like chips, pizza and burgers. Then it’s time to relax!

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Unit 5, Listening, exercise 1


Oliver: Are you enjoying your visit to the UK?

Grace: Yes, I am. It’s very different from the USA but it’s fun.

Oliver: Who are you staying with?

Grace: My aunt and cousins.

Oliver: Let’s sit here.

Grace OK. Wow, this is a great park.

Oliver: Yes, it is. I usually come here every weekend and go

skateboarding.

Grace: Oh, is there a skate park here then?

Oliver: Yes, it’s over there. Do you like skateboarding?

Grace No, I’m not very good at it. I like other sports though, like

swimming and tennis. Is there a sports centre in the town?

Oliver: Yes, there is. It’s very good. It’s got a swimming pool and a gym.

There’s even a bowling alley there. Would you like to go bowling one day?

Grace: Yes, that sounds good. Are there any cinemas here?

Oliver: Yes, there’s a cinema in the shopping centre.

Grace: Do you want to see a film this Saturday?

Oliver: Yeah, sure. There’s a nice café next to the cinema. Let’s go

there first and have something to eat.

Grace: OK. What time?

Oliver: Six o’clock? The films usually start at seven.

Grace: Great. Come on. Let’s walk in the park a bit …

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Unit 6, Reading, exercise 1

Do you want to live in a lighthouse?

Do you like being alone? Do you like the idea of helping tourists? Then we

might have the perfect job for you! On the west side of Lake Superior in North

America are the Apostle Islands. There are six important old lighthouses on

the islands. These days the lights are automated – they don’t need a

lighthouse keeper to work there. However, in summer months, volunteer

keepers go to three of the lighthouses. The volunteer keepers work as tourist

guides. People go to the Apostle Islands to camp and to go kayaking or

sailing. The keepers show tourists the lighthouses and help them set up camp

on the islands’ campsites.

Does this sound interesting? Choose an island and contact us for more

details.

Devils Island

This is a popular island. Visitors arrive by kayak and stay on the island’s small

campsite. The keeper spends most of the time at the lighthouse, explaining

how it works. The keeper also helps the campers at the campsite.

Michigan Island

There aren’t many visitors to this island. The keeper is often alone for days. If

you prefer being with lots of people, this isn’t the island for you. You can’t get

any water from taps on the island, so the keeper must show the campers how

to use a pump to get water from Lake Superior.

Sand Island

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It is much easier to travel to Sand Island than to the other islands, so it’s a

busier island. Unlike the volunteer keepers at the other lighthouses, the Sand

Island lighthouse keeper spends more time at the campsite with tourists than

at the lighthouse.

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Unit 6, Listening, exercise 1


Callum: Mum! Where’s my school bag?

Mum: I don’t know, Callum. Why?

Callum: I want to call Tom, but I can’t find my phone. It’s usually in my

school bag.

Mum: Where do you usually put your bag?

Callum: Under my desk in my bedroom.

Mum: And it’s not there now?

Callum: No.

Mum: Try the kitchen. Is your bag there?

Callum: Oh yes, here it is, opposite the door ... Oh, but my phone isn’t in

it.

Mum: Well, look on the table. You sometimes leave your phone there.

Lisa: Hi, Mum.

Mum: Oh, hello Lisa. Do you know where your brother’s phone is?

Callum can’t find it.

Lisa: No, er, sorry – no idea. Is it in the bathroom?

Mum: Don’t be silly, Lisa. It can’t be in the bathroom. He’s not looking

there. Oh, I know … Callum, why don’t you look next to the computer in the

dining room?

Callum: OK.

Callum: No, it’s not in the dining room.

Mum: Callum, I can hear your phone ringing here in the living room!

Callum: Ah, there it is! It’s on this shelf, between the books. How

strange! Why is it there …? Ooh, Lisa!

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Callum: Lisa! Come back here!

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Unit 7, Reading, exercise 1

The Voice!

The beginnings

The Voice started in 2010 in the Netherlands. It was called The Voice of

Holland. The programme was immediately popular and had 3.75 million

viewers. American TV producers saw a good opportunity and broadcast the

first American series of the show early in 2011. It was a great success, with

12 million viewers.

Worldwide success

By the end of 2011, a total of 32 countries, mostly in Asia and Europe, had

their own version of The Voice. The show continued to spread in 2012, with a

further 15 countries broadcasting their version of it, including Spain and the

UK.

Positive judges

What makes The Voice popular? Perhaps people appreciate it because of its

attitude. The judges usually give very positive comments to the contestants.

This doesn’t always happen on other reality shows.

Listening not looking

Viewers also really like the first part of the competition. Four celebrity judges

sit with their back towards the stage. They can’t see the contestants so they

can only judge the voices. They aren’t interested in what the singers look like.

The judges choose people for good reasons.

Working together

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In the following weeks, a strong relationship grows between the groups of

singers and the judges. The show seems to be more about collaboration than

competition. Perhaps this is what makes The Voice different from other reality

shows. And it’s a difference that the viewers seem to like.

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Unit 7, Listening, exercise 2

Presenter: This morning I’m in a shopping centre and I’m finding out about

toys and games. What’s popular now and what was popular in the past? …

Excuse me, sir. Can I ask you some questions?

Man: Of course!

Presenter: Thanks. What did you play with when you were a child? What

sort of toys and games?

Man: Ah, that was a long time ago – I’m 64! Well, my favourite game

was probably playing football in the street with my friends.

Presenter: Was that a bit dangerous?

Man: Not really. There weren’t many cars, so it was quite safe then.

Presenter: What about toys? What did you have?

Man: Ah, I had a fantastic train set.

Presenter: Thank you … Now, moving over here … Hello. Here’s a mother

with her teenage son. Can I ask you both about your favourite toys and

games?

Mum and Sam: OK.

Presenter: Great. OK, Mum first!

Mum: When I was very little I played with my dolls a lot.

Presenter: And what about when you were a teenager? Did you have any

computer games then?

Mum: Yes, I did. My brother and I had a computer with a very simple

game. It wasn’t like the computer games today. It was a type of tennis. I loved

it, although it was very simple compared with the ones you can play today.

Presenter: Did you play chess?

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Mum: Oh yes! I loved playing chess. It was hard, though, and my

brother was very good at it!

Presenter: And, what about you? What’s your name?

Sam: Sam.

Presenter: So, Sam, what did you play with when you were younger?

Sam: I don’t remember!

Mum: What about plastic building bricks? You really loved building

things when you were little.

Sam: Oh yeah! I played with bricks a lot. I built tall towers and castles.

And I had lots of toy cars. I loved racing them, too.

Presenter: Did you play computer games?

Sam: Well, I had a hand-held games console, and I played action

games, stuff like that.

Presenter: And what about now?

Sam: I’ve got a laptop computer now. I quite like strategy games, but I

don’t play computer games very often, actually. I prefer meeting my friends.

Mum: Uh, Sam … that’s not exactly true. You play computer games all

the time!

Sam: Hmm, maybe … But I play them with my friends!

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Unit 8, Reading, exercise 1

The rap journey

Journalist Kelly Jacobs talks to Mick Woodford, a music historian, about rap

music.

Kelly: When and where did rap start?

Mick: The origins of rap music were in West Africa. Hundreds of years

ago, poets and storytellers played the drums while they told their tales.

Kelly: When did this traditional African music become rap?

Mick: There were many changes over the years, but rap really

developed in the 1970s in the Bronx in New York. People in the Bronx got

together in houses and in the streets and had parties. DJs played funk and

soul records there. People really liked the drums, so the DJs replayed the

drums section again and again.

Kelly: Did people dance to this drum music?

Mick: Yes, they did. But they also spoke and sang – or rapped – about

their lives. They rapped to the drum music, so the drums were part of the

performance.

Kelly: What was the first rap single?

Mick: It was Rapper’s Delight by the Sugarhill Gang. They released it

in 1979. It was very original back then, but now it’s a music classic. The band

sold eight million copies of it, and people still love it today.

Kelly: What happened after that?

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Mick: Rap music grew and grew! There are different rap styles now.

Rap attracts everyone – male and female, black and white, artists and fans.

And it’s popular everywhere, not just in the Bronx, but all around the world.

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Unit 8, Listening, exercise 1

Presenter: Hello and welcome to Classic Radio, the programme that’s all

about music. And today in the studio I’m talking to three young musicians from

the New City Youth Orchestra. OK, first, can you tell me who you are and

what you play?

Tom: Hi, I’m Tom and I play the piano.

Sarah: Hello. I play the violin. Oh, and, um, my name is Sarah.

Presenter: Hi Tom, hi Sarah. And so you must be Fiona. You play the

guitar, don’t you?

Fiona: That’s right. I’m not usually part of the orchestra, but a year ago

they asked me to tour with them because they wanted a guitarist. One of the

pieces they played was Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. I played the solo part

on a traditional Spanish guitar.

Presenter: It was an important tour, wasn’t it? I believe you travelled to five

different countries. Er, Tom, is that right?

Tom: Yes, that’s right. We started in the UK, then we performed in

Paris and Madrid.

Presenter: What was it like to perform the Concierto in Spain?

Fiona: Oh, it was absolutely amazing!

Presenter: What other countries did you go to? Sarah …?

Sarah: We went to Germany and then we flew to the USA for a concert

in New York. It was great. It’s a really lively city.

Presenter: And how did you travel with all your instruments?

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Fiona: Well, in Europe we had a tour bus with a trailer. It carried all the

instruments.

Tom: Except my piano! I played a different one in every city.

Fiona: When we flew to New York, I bought a ticket for my guitar. It’s

very expensive, you see. I wanted it next to me all the time!

Presenter: Good idea. So, Fiona, why are you back with the orchestra

again at the moment?

Fiona: We’re making a CD. The orchestra invited me back to play the

Concierto with them at the recording studio.

Presenter: Great! Well, thank you, all of you. And good luck with the CD.

Let’s hear a bit of the Concierto now …

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Unit 9, Reading, exercise 1

Lewes fireworks

In 1605 a group of Catholics wanted to kill the Protestant king of England and

Scotland, James I. They put gunpowder under the Parliament building in

London. One of the men, Guy Fawkes, waited with the explosives under the

House of Lords. His task was to light the explosives on 5th November when

the king arrived at Parliament. However, the king’s guards found Guy Fawkes.

They arrested him and put him in prison. By January 1606 the rest of the

group were also in prison. The king ordered their deaths.

On 5th November 1606, a year after Guy Fawkes was caught, people

celebrated because the king was alive. The tradition continues today. Every

5th November, throughout the UK, people celebrate Bonfire Night. People

light huge bonfires and watch fireworks. Many people make large models of

Guy Fawkes.

The most famous Bonfire Night celebration is in Lewes, a small English town.

Every year, up to 80,000 people (local residents and also people from other

towns) join in the festivities in Lewes.

This year the organizers say it’s going to be the biggest celebration ever!

Different groups of people, called Bonfire societies, are going to carry models

of Guy Fawkes in a street parade. The parade is beginning at 6.00pm. There

are going to be six bonfires around the town and people are going to burn

their models on the fires after the parade. The fireworks are starting at

9.00pm. Lots of bands are going to play all evening, and the town’s bars and

restaurants are going to be open for food and drink.

Buy your tickets now!

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Unit 9, Listening, exercise 1

I’m Nisha and I live in Birmingham in the UK. We celebrate the Hindu festival

of Diwali every year in the autumn. It’s the start of our new year and it makes

us think of new beginnings. We’re getting ready for this year’s festival at the

moment.

Today we’re cleaning the house well. It’s something the family do together.

We make the house clean because we want the goddess Lakshmi to come

into our homes. We believe she brings us good luck and wealth, or money.

Another important part of Diwali is buying new clothes. I’m going to choose

some new clothes with my mum tomorrow.

On Thursday our family is going to make lots of sweets and special food. We

give these sweets as presents to our family and friends. We also send special

Diwali cards. I’m going to write my cards this evening.

Perhaps my favourite part of Diwali is when we decorate the house. We’re

going to decorate our house on Friday. We’re going to put lots of little lamps

and lights all around it. It always looks very beautiful. We put the lights in our

homes to guide Lakshmi. She doesn’t come if the house is dark.

At the weekend we’re visiting my grandparents and then some more of our

relatives are coming to visit us. Our cousins are arriving on Saturday

afternoon. We´re going to eat special food together. In the evening, we’re

going to watch fireworks. My dad and my uncles are going to do a fireworks

display in our garden. The lights and the fireworks are the things which make

Diwali so special for me.

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Unit 1, Vocabulary extension, Myths and legends, exercise 1

hero

heroine

villain

prince

princess

king

queen

witch

wizard

dragon

spell

knight

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Unit 2, Vocabulary extension, Study verbs, exercise 1

revise

cheat

pass

get a good mark

underline

check

test

make notes

listen

understand

learn

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Unit 3, Vocabulary extension, sports equipment, exercise 1

1 goggles

2 bat

3 net

4 racket

5 ball

6 flippers

7 knee-pads

8 swimming cap

9 boxing gloves

10 helmet

11 nose clip

12 headband

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Unit 4, Vocabulary extension, accessories, exercise 1

watch

bracelet

earrings

hat

ring

necklace

backpack

gloves

sunglasses

handbag

scarf

belt

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Unit 5, Vocabulary extension, healthy living, exercise 1

eat fruit and vegetables

drink water

sleep for eight hours

eat a balanced diet

do exercise

avoid fast foods

put on weight

lose weight

get fit

go to the gym

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Unit 6, Vocabulary extension, parts of the house, exercise 1

roof

wall

ceiling

floor

stairs

windows

fireplace

chimney

balcony

garage

garden

door

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Track 27

Unit 7, Vocabulary extension, computer hardware, exercise 1

1 web cam

2 console

3 speakers

4 racing wheel

5 microphone

6 headset

7 charger

8 keyboard

9 joystick

10 remote control

11 computer screen

12 memory card

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Unit 8, Vocabulary extension, the orchestra, exercise 1

1 recorder

2 trumpet

3 cymbal

4 flute

5 harp

6 tuba

7 clarinet

8 castanets

9 xylophone

10 double bass

11 trombone

12 violin

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Track 29

Unit 9, Vocabulary extension, festivals and special days, exercise 1

Mother’s Day

Father’s Day

Bonfire Night

Harvest festival

Thanksgiving

Bar mitzvah

Diwali

Chinese New Year

Wedding anniversary

Wedding

Valentine’s Day

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Unit 1, Integrated skills, buying tickets, exercise 2

Ticket-seller: Next please.

Joe : Hello. Have you got any tickets for the Coldplay concert?

Ticket-seller: Yes, of course, which date?

Joe : Umm, what are the dates?

Ticket-seller: The 13th and 14th of November.

Joe : Oh, ok, the 13th please.

Ticket-seller: How many people?

Joe: 2 please, I want to surprise my friend, Anna.

Ticket-seller: Ok, I’ve got 2 seats in Row A, near the stage.

Joe: That’s great! How much is it?

Ticket-seller: It’s £120.

Joe: Oh, that’s expensive. How much are the other seats?

Ticket-seller: I’ve got 2 seats in Row T for £60.

Joe: Right, 2 seats in Row T please. Here you go

Ticket-seller: Thanks, here’s your change

Joe: Thanks. One last question- what time does the concert

start?

Ticket-seller: It starts at 9pm and finishes around 11pm. Have fun!

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Unit 1, Integrated skills, buying tickets, exercise 3

Ticket-seller: Next please.

Anna: Hello. Have you got tickets for the Taylor Swift concerts?

Ticket-seller: Yes, of course. Which date?

Anna: When are the concerts?

Ticket-seller: The 28th and 29th of October.

Anna: Ok, the 28th please.

Ticket-seller: How many people?

Anna: 2 please.

Ticket-seller: Ok, I’ve got 2 seats in Row C.

Anna: Great! How much are the tickets?

Ticket-seller: They cost £25 each.

Anna: OK, 2 seats in Row C please. Here you are.

Ticket-seller: Thanks, here’s your change.

Anna: Thanks. One last question: what time does the concert

start?

Ticket-seller: It starts at 8.30pm. Have fun!

Anna: Thanks.

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Unit 2, Integrated skills, asking for information, exercise 2

Danny: Hello Leila. Do you want to join a club?

Leila: Yes, I want to join the dance club. I love dancing.

Danny: Well I don’t, I love football.

Leila: Oh, come on Danny, dancing’s great fun. Why don’t you try it?

Danny: Well, ok. What day is it on?

Leila: It’s on Mondays.

Danny: What time does it start?

Leila: It starts at 5pm.

Danny: And what time does it finish?

Leila: I think it finishes about 6.30pm.

Danny: So, where do they meet?

Leila: In the gym.

Danny: Oh, where’s the gym?

Leila: It’s next to the dining hall.

Danny: Ok. I think I’d like to sign up.

Leila: Ok, see you there!

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Unit 2, Integrated skills, asking for information, exercise 3

Ms Johnson: Hello Sarah. Can I help you?

Sarah: Hello Ms Johnson. I’d like to find out about art club.

Ms Johnson: Yes, of course.

Sarah: What day is it on?

Ms Johnson: It’s on Tuesdays.

Sarah: Ok, and what time does it start?

Ms Johnson: It starts at 5pm.

Sarah : And what time does it finish?

Ms Johnson: It finishes at 6.30pm.

Sarah: Ok, I’d like to sign up please.

Ms Johnson: Right, you’re on the list. Enjoy it.

Sarah: Thanks. One last question: where is it?

Ms Johnson: It’s in the art room next to the science lab.

Sarah: Great! Thank you!

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Unit 3, Integrated skills, asking about routines, exercise 2

Sam: Excuse me, can I ask you a few questions?

Jane: Sure. Go ahead!

Sam: Thanks! It’s for a survey about the Sports Centre.

Jane: Oh, OK.

Sam: Do you play any sports at the Sports Centre?

Jane: Yes, I do. I play tennis a lot and I also go swimming with my

friends on Fridays.

Sam: How often do you come to the Sports Centre?

Jane: Very often, about 3 times a week.

Sam: And how often do you visit the Sports Centre café?

Jane: I rarely visit the café, it’s expensive!

Sam: What other sports do you do?

Jane: I love judo so I sometimes go to judo classes.

Sam: OK, great. That’s all. Thanks for your time!

Jane: No problem. Bye!

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Unit 3, Integrated skills, asking about routines, exercise 3

Girl: Excuse me, can I ask you a few questions?

Boy: Sure. Go ahead!

Girl: Thanks! It’s for a survey about sport on TV.

Boy: OK, great.

Girl: Do you like watching sport on TV?

Boy: Not really. I think it’s boring. I prefer playing sport.

Girl: How often do you watch sport on TV?

Boy: I watch it about once a week.

Girl: Do you watch football or tennis on TV?

Boy: I never watch tennis, but I love football.

Girl: What other sports do you watch on TV?

Boy: I usually watch basketball.

Girl: OK, great. That’s all. Thanks for your time!

Boy: No problem. Bye!

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Track 36

Unit 4, Integrated skills, trying on clothes, exercise 2

Jane: Hi Sonia, what are you looking at?

Sonia: I’m looking at a poster for a clothes sale at the community

centre. It looks great.

Jane: When is it?

Sonia: It’s on every day this week after school.

Jane: What are the opening times?

Sonia: It starts at half past three after school and finishes at 6 o’clock.

and on Friday it finishes at 8 o’clock.

Jane: Are there any student discounts?

Sonia: No, there aren’t. The clothes are really cheap though –

look £5 for a t-shirt.

Jane: That’s great! Are you going?

Sonia: Yes, I am.

Jane: See you there!

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Unit 4, Integrated skills, trying on clothes, exercise 3

Jenny: Excuse me; I’m looking for a t-shirt like this, but in red or pink.

Sam: Oh yes, I’ve got one over there. What size are you?

Jenny: I’m medium, what size is this?

Sam: It’s large but big t-shirts are fashionable now!

Jenny: OK. Can I try it on?

Sam: Yes, of course. The changing rooms are here.

Jenny: Do you think it’s too big?

Sam: No, it looks great!

Jenny: I’ll take it, thanks. How much is it?

Sam: It’s only £5. You can pay over there.

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Track 38

Unit 5, Integrated skills, ordering food, exercise 2

Elsa: This is great – I love pizza, but I don’t eat it very often.

James: I come here every Saturday with my friends after the football

match.

Elsa: Really? So what’s good here? Remember I’m a vegetarian so I

don’t eat meat, …

James: They make a delicious tomato, mushroom, onion, and apple

pizza with 4 different types of cheese. It’s called Mario’s Special.

Elsa: That sounds great! Let’s order!

Assistant: Hi, can I help you?

James: Yes – a Mario’s Special for my friend, please. And I’d like a

carbonara pizza, please.

Elsa: Carbonara pizza? What’s that?

James: It’s got mushrooms, bacon, cream, onions and lots of cheese.

Assistant: OK. Would you like anything to drink?

James: Yes, a bottle of water for me…

Elsa: And a cola for me, please.

Assistant: Thank you. Enjoy your meal.

Elsa & James: Thanks

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Unit 5, Integrated skills, ordering food, exercise 3

Server: Hi, can I help you?

Boy: Yes - I’d like a cheese, ham and tomato sandwich please.

Server: . Anything else?

Boy: Yes – a chicken sandwich for my friend, please.

Server: Would you like anything to drink?

Boy: Oh, yes, umm, have you got any apple juice?

Server: Yes, we have.

Boy: OK. One apple juice and one orange juice, please.

Server: Is that everything?

Boy: Yes, I think so. How much is it?

Server: That’s £10.50, please.

Boy: Here you are.

Server: Enjoy your meal!

Boy: Thanks.

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Track 40

Unit 6, Integrated skills, asking for and giving directions, exercise 2

Kate: So, what’s the address of the museum?

Mark: 32 Old Bridge Road.

Kate: Which way is it?

Mark: I don’t know.

Kate: Where’s the map?

Mark: I haven’t got it. I left it in the hotel.

Kate: Right. Let’s ask someone. Excuse me, can you tell us how to get

to The Museum of Modern Art, please?

Man: The Museum of Modern Art? Let me think. Ah, yes. I know where it is.

Go straight on, then turn left, no sorry, turn right. Then cross the road and go

past the Sports Centre. The museum is on the right.

Kate: Ok. Is it far?

Man: Yes, it’s a 15 minute walk.

Kate: Thank you.

Man: No problem.

Mark: That’s easy! Straight on, then turn left, cross the roundabout…

Kate: No! You turn right! And you cross the road! Mark!

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Unit 6, Integrated skills, asking for and giving directions, exercise 3

Boy: Excuse me! Can you tell me how to get to Westwood Bank,

please?

Man: Westwood Bank? Let me think.

Boy: It’s near the town library.

Man: Ah, yes. I know where it is!

Boy: Which way is it?

Man: Go straight on along this road, and then turn right onto Kings

Road.

Boy: Straight on, then left?

Man: No, straight on, then turn right. Then go past the town library.

The bank is on the left.

Boy: OK. Is it far?

Man: No - it’s about a 5-minute walk.

Boy: Oh, good! Thank you!

Man: No problem. Bye!

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Track 42

Unit 7, Integrated skills, explaining the rules of a game, exercise 2

Tom: What are you playing?

Emily: Dream Town – it’s brilliant!

Tom: Oh, I don’t know that game, what’s it about?

Emily: Well, it’s a new game and you can create your own town! Do

you want to play?

Tom: Yes, it sounds fun. How do you play?

Emily: Well, first you have to work very hard to buy your first house.

Then you can start building your dream town .

Tom: Ok, then what?

Emily: Then you must decide where to put your new cinema, your

school and your restaurants. It’s all about strategy!

Tom: I see. And how do you win?

Emily: Oh, that’s easy; you just continue building your dream town so it

becomes a big city! Are you ready to play?

Tom: No – wait a minute! Yes, I’m ready now.

Emily: Good luck!

Tom: Thanks!

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Unit 7, Integrated skills, explaining the rules of a game, exercise 3

Tom: Are you ready to play Sketch Online?

Daniel: No - wait a minute! Can you explain the rules?

Tom: Well, first you must start to draw something on your phone-

screen – a football, for example.

Daniel: OK. Then what?

Tom: Then each player must guess what you are drawing.

Daniel: I see. And how do you win?

Tom: To win, you must identify the picture.

Daniel: OK. Is that it?

Tom: Yes! But don’t forget, you can’t use any letters or numbers!

Daniel: OK. I’m ready to play!

Tom: Good luck!

Daniel: Thanks!

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Unit 8, Integrated skills, talking about past events, exercise 2

Paula: Hi! Did you have a good weekend?

Mark: No, not really. It was boring!

Paula: What did you do?

Mark: Oh, nothing special. I painted my sister’s bedroom.

Paula: Oh well.

Mark: Anyway, what about you? How was your weekend?

Paula: Oh, it was amazing!

Mark: What did you do?

Paula: I went to a dance festival with all my family

Mark: Really? How was it?

Paula: It was fantastic! We saw some great performances. There were

dance groups from all over the world… India, Turkey, America…They were

brilliant!

Mark: Wow! That sounds like fun.

Paula: Oh well. Next month there’s a music festival in the same place.

You can come with us then!

Mark: OK. Thanks!

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Unit 8, Integrated skills, talking about past events, exercise 3

Jenny: Hi! Did you have a good weekend?

Tom: Yes, I did. It was amazing!

Jenny: What did you do?

Tom: I went to a film festival with my cousins.

Jenny: Really? How was it?

Tom: It was fantastic! We saw some great films and we saw some

Hollywood stars!

Jenny: Wow! That sounds cool.

Tom: Anyway, what about you? How was your weekend?

Jenny: It was OK.

Tom: What did you do?

Jenny: I didn’t go anywhere. I just studied for my exams.

Tom: Oh well. Next time you can come with us!

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Track 46

Unit 9, Integrated skills, making arrangements, exercise 2

Kristen: Hi there Robert. What are you up to?

Robert: Oh, nothing special. I’m watching TV.

Kristen: Listen; are you free on 4th July?

Robert: Yes, I think so? Why?

Kristen: Well, it’s Independence Day and there’s going to be a big

celebration in the park. Do you want to come?

Robert: That sounds fun. What kind of celebration is it?

Kristen: There’s going to be a parade and fireworks, and then traditional

American food!

Robert: Great, I love hamburgers and hotdogs! Who else is going?

Kristen: All my American friends and family!

Robert: Great! What time does it start?

Kristen: It starts at 9 o’clock, so we’re leaving at 8.30.

Robert: OK. Shall I come to your house about 8.15?

Kristen: Yes, great. See you then.

Robert: Yes, see you then!

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Unit 9, Integrated skills, making arrangements, exercise 3

Girl 1: Hi!. What are you up to?

Girl 2: Oh, nothing special. I’m doing my homework.

Girl 1: Listen, are you free this weekend?

Girl 2: Yes, I think so. Why?

Girl 1: I’m going to a St. Patrick’s Day festival on Saturday. Do you

want to come?

Girl 2: That sounds fun. Who else is going?

Girl 1: My sister and my friend Jessica. It´s going to be really good.

Girl 2: Great! What time are you going?

Girl 1: We’re leaving at 2 o’clock.

Girl 2: OK. Shall I come to your house?

Girl 1: Yes, great. See you on Saturday!

Girl 2: Bye!

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Track 48

Unit 1, Writing reference, a character description, exercise 1

Wolverine and Storm


Wolverine and Storm are my favourite characters from the X-Men comics and
the films. Wolverine’s real name is James Howlett. He isn’t very tall, but he’s
strong and fast. His eyes are brown and he’s got brown hair and a beard. He’s
also got special powers. He can’t fly but he’s got animal senses.
I also like Storm. She’s tall and strong. She’s got white hair, brown eyes and
dark skin. Storm’s special powers are different from Wolverine’s. She can fly
and control the weather.
In the X-Men films, the actor Hugh Jackman is Wolverine and Halle Berry is
Storm. The films are in 3D and they’ve got great special effects.

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Track 49

Unit 2, Writing reference, a questionnaire, exercise 1

Questionnaire: Your weekend


Name: Cathy Jones
Class: 6C
School: Bedford Secondary School
What time do you get up at the weekend?
I get up at 9am on Saturdays and I get up late on Sundays.
Do you play any sports at the weekend?
Yes, I do. I play tennis with my friend Emily. We have a class on Saturday
mornings. It starts at 10.30am and finishes at 12pm.
When do you meet your friends?
On Saturday afternoons. We go to the park, we play football and we go to the
shopping centre.
Do you do your homework on Saturday afternoons?
No, I don’t. I do my homework on Sundays. (My favourite subjects are maths,
science and geography.)
Please describe a typical Sunday.
I get up at 10am. After breakfast, I go for a walk with my dad. I have lunch at
1pm. We often eat chicken, salad and potatoes on Sundays. After dinner, I go
to bed at 10.30pm. Sunday is my favourite day!

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Track 50

Unit 3, Writing reference, a survey, exercise 1

Class survey: Physical activity in winter


Name: Clare Wilson
1 Do you do sport in winter?
Yes
2 What activities do you do?
Skiing, snowboarding and football
3 How often do you do physical activity in winter?
Football: twice a week. Skiing and snowboarding: once a month
4 Are you in a team or club?
Yes
5 Which team or club are you in?
The football team.
Results
There are 30 students in my class. 22 students do regular physical activity in
winter. Most students usually do sport once or twice a week. 12 students often
exercise more than twice a week.
In winter, my classmate’s favourite activities are basketball, football,
snowboarding and skiing. Other popular activities are ice skating and ice
hockey.
15 students in my class are always in a team or club. These include football
teams and ice skating clubs.

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Unit 4, Writing reference, a picture description, exercise 1

Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres is a footballer. He’s from Spain and he plays in the Spanish
national team. He’s my favourite footballer!
In the first photo, Fernando looks happy and proud. He’s wearing a red
football shirt and blue shorts. He’s with Juan Mata. I think they’re celebrating
Spain’s victory!
In the second photo, Fernando is playing football. He looks serious. He’s
wearing a blue football shirt and shorts. I think he’s playing in an important
match.
In the third photo, I think Fernando is at the airport. He’s wearing a casual
grey jumper and blue jeans. He’s carrying a bag. In this photo, he looks
cheerful and friendly.

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Track 52

Unit 5, Writing reference, a recipe, exercise 1

English breakfast
The traditional English breakfast is very popular in the UK. It has got many
ingredients all on the same plate! There are vitamins B and D in eggs and
there is fibre in mushrooms. Tomatoes are also very healthy and delicious. Be
careful with the sausages and bacon – there’s a lot of fat in them! Here’s the
recipe…

Ingredients
One or two sausages
Some bacon
Some mushrooms
One or two eggs
A tin of baked beans
One tomato
Some butter or oil
Some toast
Method
First, wash the tomato and mushrooms and cut them into pieces. Then, put
the butter or oil in a frying pan. Next, put the sausages and bacon in the pan
and fry them. Then, open the tin of baked beans. Finally, heat the baked
beans, tomato and mushrooms. Eat your breakfast with a big glass of orange
juice.

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Track 53

Unit 6, Writing reference, an opinion essay, exercise 1

In your opinion, is it better to go on holiday to the mountains or the beach?


In my opinion, it’s better to go on holiday to the mountains. My family and I
spend two weeks there every summer and I usually invite a friend. It’s more
interesting than going to the beach. I go rock climbing and mountain biking. I
like camping in the mountains because you have more freedom – you can
stay in different places. Some people prefer the beach, but not me! I don’t like
doing water sports because I think they’re more dangerous than mountain
sports. The mountains are better! By Paul, 13.

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Track 54

Unit 7, Writing reference, a review, exercise 1

TV programme review
Last night I watched an episode of Gossip Girl. It’s an American teen drama
programme and it’s very entertaining. It was on at 9pm. I enjoyed this
programme because there was a lot of drama. It was also interesting because
it’s about different friendships. Gossip Girl was great last night. There was a
good story about two characters called Chuck and Nate. They went to visit
Serena. My favourite character is Chuck. On the programme there is also
some fantastic music and the characters wear great clothes! Last night I also
watched the soap opera Beverly Hills 90210.

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Track 55

Unit 8, Writing reference, a personal profile, exercise 1

Shakira: singer and dancer


Shakira is a famous Colombian singer and dancer. She writes songs and she
also dances. She wrote her first song when she was 8. I think her songs are
great – they’re very original. She is also a fantastic dancer.
Shakira was born in Colombia in 1977. At the age of 13 she started her music
career. She had her first hit record in Spanish in 1995. When she was 24, she
made her first English album, Laundry Service.
In 2007, Shakira made two new albums and she also went on tour. Three
years later, her hit song became the theme song for the 2010 FIFA World
Cup™. She won The GRAMMY Award for ‘Best Latin rock or alternative
album’ when she was 28 years old. Martha, age 13.

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Unit 9, Writing reference, an invitation, exercise 1

Hi there,
It’s Midsummer’s Eve on the 24th of June and we’re having a barbecue to
celebrate the longest day in the summer – we hope you can come! The
party´s at our house in Brighton on Friday, and starts at 7 in the evening. After
that, we’re going to light a bonfire and watch fireworks. Some of us are also
going to wear costumes but you can wear what you want! All my friends from
school are coming too. It’s going to be a lot of fun! Let me know if you can
come. And please bring some food!
Write back soon,
Kevin
PS We’re decorating the house in the morning – do you want to come and
help?

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