5th edition

Unit 1 Getting to know you

Extra practice Pre-intermediate

Language focus Everyday English

Grammar Social expressions
1 Put the words in the correct order. Complete the conversations using one word each
1 that / bag / is / Whose / green / ? time.

2 I / well / exams / didn’t / my / do / in

3 studying / Why / you / English / are / ?

4 many / How / do / have / children / they / ?

5 Lara / from / Scotland / comes / working / moment /
but / she’s / at / London / in / the

6 going / visit / in / the / Glasgow / friends / We’re /
weekend / at / to

7 you / last / get / for / What / birthday / did / your / ?

1 A Thank you so much for your help.
8 like / dogs / Martha / doesn’t / she’s / because / of /
B You’re welcome . It was no
scared / them
at all.

2 A Hi, Laura. Sorry I’m  . Bad
traffic!
Vocabulary B That’s OK. It doesn’t  . The film
2 Underline the correct word. doesn’t start for another 15 minutes.
1 I want to go / play dancing tonight. 3 A Can you come to dinner on Saturday?
2 Marco is mad of / about tennis. He plays every week. B I’m  , I can’t. I’m busy.
3 This is a photo about / of my dad when he was young. A  mind. Perhaps
time.
4 My journey to work was so busy / long this morning. It
took two hours! 4 A Excuse me. you
5 Henry is very clever. He can say / speak English, me with this exercise? It’s really difficult.
Spanish and Italian. B Of  . What don’t you
6 My husband never makes / does the housework. understand?
A All of it!
7 I live in / on a small two bedroom apartment with /
about my sister. 5 A Bye, Stella. a good weekend.
8 Nick is very busy / important. He studies all day and B Thanks! to you, Ashley. Are
then works at a restaurant at night. you anything nice?
9 I like Helena’s new boyfriend – he’s very interesting / A Yes. I’m meeting an old school friend
interested. dinner on Saturday.
B Lovely! Have  !
10 Can you learn / teach me how to ride a bike?

1.4   Listen and check.

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Unit 2 Let’s get together
Extra practice Pre-intermediate

Language focus Everyday English

Grammar Making conversation
1 Write the third person singular of these verbs. Complete the conversation.
1 live lives
2 work
3 enjoy
4 play
5 watch
6 relax
7 study
8 try
9 go
10 do
H Hi. My name’s Harry. I’m a friend of Marco’s.
2 Write the -ing form of these verbs. C 
Hi, Harry. I’m Carolina, I’m a friend of Marco’s,
1 rain raining too. How do you 1  Marco?
H We’re in the same maths class at college.
2 go
Oh really! 2 
C  enjoying
3 come your maths classes?
4 swim H No, they’re really difficult, and I don’t like all the
homework.
5 leave
C 
Marco says the same, but he likes the teacher.
6 stop 3  you?
7 run H Oh, yes! Professor Morris is brilliant! She’s so
clever. What are you 4   ?
8 take C 
I’m studying Spanish and history.
9 begin H Really! 5  interesting. Can you
6  Spanish fluently?
10 travel
C 
Well, I’m quite good, but I still make mistakes.
3 Correct the mistakes in these sentences. H I bet you’re great. Have you heard of that new
1 Vince drive ten miles to work every day. Spanish restaurant in town? The ‘El Toro’?
2 What languages does Lydia speaks? C 
The bull! Yes, it looks good.
H How 7  going there one night?
3 I studying Japanese at Manchester University.
You could help me learn Spanish. Mi español es
4 I not like fish. terrible!
5 Brad and Glen is playing football in the garden. Yes, I’d 8 
C  to.
6 My brother always have a cup of tea in the morning. H How about next Friday? I’ll ring and book a
table.
7 Has got Ross any brothers or sisters?
C 
OK. Lovely!
8 Fiona no has any children.
9 The phone rings. Who could it be this late?
2.6   Listen and check.
10 Karen is always having the latest designer jeans.

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Unit 3 Good news, bad news
Extra practice Pre-intermediate

Language focus Everyday English

Grammar Saying when
1 Complete the table. 1 Complete the conversations with in, at, on or –
(no preposition).
Past Simple Past Continuous 1 A What time does the film start?
1 study studied was/were studying B At six o’clock.
2 live 2 A When were you born?
3 ring B I was born 1998.
4 leave 3 A Hooray! It’s Friday! Nearly the weekend!
B I can’t wait to finish work. I’m going out
5 plan
this evening.
6 try
4 A My driving test is Thursday.
7 travel B Good luck!
8 make 5 A What did you do the weekend?
B I went to a birthday party Saturday night.
2 Underline the correct form of the verb in the text. It was amazing!
One day, Margot Clements 1 was walking /  6 A We always go on holiday July.
walked along the High Street. It was hot so
B We usually go away winter. We visit my
she decided to take off her coat. While family in Australia.
she 2 was taking it off / took it off, her
phone 3 was starting / started to ring.
7 A You look tired. Did you go to bed late last
night?
She 4 was opening / opened her bag to
answer it. The phone 5 was ringing /  B Yeah. I went out with friends and didn’t get
rang loudly, but she couldn’t find it home until two o’clock the morning.
anywhere. She 6 was putting / put her
3.4   Listen and check.
bag down on a bench.
Suddenly, a man 7 was appearing / 2 Complete the conversation with words
 appeared from nowhere. He 8 was from the box.
picking up / picked up her bag and
9 was running / ran down the road with in ​at (x2) ​on (x2) ​last ​ago ​when
it. A policeman 10 was stopping / stopped A When’s your birthday?
him because the phone 11 was still
B It’s 1  on 13 September.
ringing / still rang, and he wanted to
know why the man didn’t answer it! A What year were you born?
B I was born 2  1996. When’s your birthday?
Vocabulary A It was a couple of weeks 3   , actually.
B Really? What did you do 4  your birthday?
3 Rewrite the sentence using the opposite adverb.
A Not much. 5  I was 21, I had a huge party
1 I went to bed late.  I didn’t go to bed early  .
with fireworks 6  midnight, and 7 
2 My sister can’t type very fast. year we went to a club, but this year was very quiet.
She  . B We’re having a party for Sally’s birthday. It’s next
3 Don’t speak so loudly. Saturday 8  8.00. Do you want to come?
Can you  ? A Great! I’d love to!
4 Chris drives dangerously.
He doesn’t  . 3.5   Listen and check.
5 I don’t sleep heavily.
I sleep  .

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Unit 4 Food for thought
Extra practice Pre-intermediate

Language focus Everyday English

Grammar Can you come for dinner?
1 Underline the correct words in the conversation. 1 Complete the conversations.
A Good morning! Can I help you? 1 A Would you
B Yes. I’d like 1 some / any grapes, please. How 2 much / passing the potatoes, please?
many are they? B No, not .
Shall I serve you some?
A £4 a kilo.
A That’s plenty. Thank you.
B OK. I’d like 3 a / – big bunch, please. And do you have
4 some / any bananas? 2 A for seconds?
A I’ve only got 5 a little / a few left – just three. B No, thanks. I couldn’t eat thing!
B OK. Never mind. I need some vegetables, too. Can I 3 A Has anyone got
have 6 some / any broccoli? for more strawberry
A It’s just over there – help yourself. 7 Something / cheesecake?
Anything else? B Yes, please. Seconds
B Er, some spinach, perhaps. Just 8 a few / a little. How me.
9 much / many is that altogether? A Here you are. You’ve got
the last slice.
A That’s £7.50, please.
4 A you pour me a glass of water,
4.4   Listen and check. please?
2 Correct the mistakes in these sentences. B Still or ?
1 There are too much children in my daughter’s class. A Still, please.

2 Adam has a new job. He’s making so many money! 5 A would you
like your coffee?
3 I don’t eat the fish because I don’t like it. B With milk, but no sugar,
4 There isn’t some chicken in my chicken pie! please. And have you
got decaf?
5 It’s Fred’s party tonight and I don’t have something A No, sorry.
to wear!
6 I had a lazy day yesterday. I didn’t do nothing! 4.3   Listen and check.

7 Could I have any milk in my tea, please? 2 Put the words in order to make requests.
8 I came to work by car this morning. Fortunately, there 1 £20 / me / you / lend / Can / ?
wasn’t many traffic. 

9 What did you have for the breakfast? 2 your / I / take / Can / coat / ?

10 Could I have the lift to school, please?
3 me / password / Could / tell / the / Wi-fi / you / ?
3 Write the plural forms of these nouns. 
4 tea / I / another / of / Can / cup / have / ?
1 carrot 7 child

2 potato 8 boy 5 have / house / I / the / a / Can / of / wine / glass / ?
3 peach 9 person 
4 fruit 10
man
6 home / lift / you / me / Can / give / a / ?

5 lemon
6 family

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Unit 5 The future’s in your hands
Extra practice Pre-intermediate

Language focus Everyday English

Grammar Expressing doubt and certainty
1 Underline the correct form of the verb. Underline the correct phrases in the conversation.
1 A Why are you working so hard these days?
B Because I’ll buy / I’m going to buy a house, so I need
to save / saving as much as I can.
2 A Don’t buy chocolates for Joanne’s birthday. She’s on
a diet.
B OK. I ’ll get / ’m getting her some flowers.
3 A Mum, can you drive / driving me to Kevin’s house?
B Sorry, love. I’m really busy. Ask Dad. I’m sure
he’ll take / ’s going to take you.
4 A Why have you got so many stamps?

?
B Because I’ll post / I’m going to post my Christmas
DRIVING LICENCE
cards.
UK 1 WOOD
5 A What will you do / are you doing this afternoon? 2 COLIN
B I’m thinking of go / going to the cinema. 3 02-07-90 LONDON
4a 02-10-18 4b 01-10-28 4c DVLA
6 A Oh no! I’ve spilt my tea! 5
A Do you think
B Don’t worry, I’m going to clean / I’ll clean it up. 6 123 HIGH STREET, CITY ESTATE,
Colin will pass EASTHAMPTON EA3 9FG

7 A Whose wedding are you going / will you go to? his driving test?
B My brother’s. B Mmm … he might do, but I 1 doubt / know he will.
He’s not a very good driver.
8 A I’m looking forward to have / having a lie-in on
Sunday. A He’s a terrible driver! He 2 might not / definitely
B Me too! I’d like to sleep / sleeping until midday. won’t pass. 3 Not / No a chance!
B 4 Isn’t he taking / Won’t he take his fifth test
5.8   Listen and check. tomorrow?
A Yes … You 5 might be / ’re definitely right.
Vocabulary I know he took the test three times last year!
B When’s your test?
2 Match the sentence halves. A I 6 doubt it / ’m not sure. I’m still waiting to get a
date, hopefully next month. Did you pass first
A B
time?
1 I put a  own on the sofa and
d B 7 Of course! / Definitely I did! It was easy. You’ll
watch TV. 8 definitely / might pass. You’re an excellent driver.
2 Can I try b  n the light? It’s really
o
dark in here.
A Hmm … 9 I’m not sure. / No chance. I’m nervous
3 Who’s going to look because you never know what might happen
c  ff your coat and sit
o during the test. 10 Anything’s possible. / Not a
4 You look cold! Come in. by the fire.
Take
chance.
d  fter the children
a
while you’re away?
B You’ll be fine.
5 Can you turn
e on this dress, please?
A I hope so!
6 I’m really tired. I think f  own my phone and
d
I’ll lie now I can’t find it! 5.7   Listen and check.

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Unit 6 History repeats itself
Extra practice Pre-intermediate

Language focus Everyday English

Grammar Agree with me!
1 Complete B’s answers using a verb from the box in the 1 Match a sentence in A with a question tag in B.
Present Perfect.
A B
finish ​play ​have ​speak ​eat ​try ​take
1 That was a great meal, didn’t we?
1 A Would you like a cup of coffee? 2 This isn’t the best restaurant in town, didn’t they?
3 We come here a lot, haven’t we?
B No, thanks. I already two cups.
4 We came here for Tina’s birthday, isn’t it?
2 A Can you play chess? 5 Everyone had a great time, wasn’t it?
B Yes, but I for years! 6 You like the Italian restaurant best, don’t we?
3 A How’s your sister these days? 7 The Indian in the High Street’s very don’t you?
good, is it?
B I don’t know. I to her for weeks.
8 We’ve had a lovely evening,
4 A What did you think of that book?
B I’ll tell you later. I reading it yet. 2 Match the answers in C with a sentence in 1.
5 A Do you like Thai food?
B I’ve no idea. I never it. C
6 A Are you hungry? a It’s certainly not my favourite.
B I’m starving! I anything all day! b Yes, we do. Probably because it’s so cheap.
c Well, it was OK, but I’ve had better.
7 A Mmm! That cake looks good! Can I have some?
d We did. That was a good evening.
B Not yet. I only just it out of e Yes, I do. Their pizzas are fabulous.
the oven. f They did. The food wasn’t great, but it didn’t matter.
g It’s been really nice – but let’s go to the Italian next
2 Choose the correct answer about Giles Coren, the writer time.
and restaurant critic. h It’s OK, but I’m not too keen on spicy food.
1 Giles Coren in London.
a  has lived  b lived  c lives 6.5   Listen and check.
2 He to Oxford University.
a  has gone  b goes  c went
3 He’s been restaurant critic for The Times newspaper
1993.
a for  b since  c last
4 He in more than 10,000 restaurants.
a eats  b  has eaten  c  was eating
5 He is often very rude, but then says that he .
a  only joked  b  has only joked  c  was only joking
6 He won Restaurant Writer of the Year award 2016.
a since  b on  c in
7 His wife is also a writer. They two children.
a got  b  have got  c had
8 His sister, Victoria, for The Observer newspaper.
a writes  b wrote  c  was writing
9 She also plays poker. She over $1 million already.
a wins  b  has won  c won
10 Giles’ father was a writer, too. He died .
a  several years ago  b  since several years 
c  for several years Giles Coren, restaurant critic

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Unit 7 Simply the best
Extra practice Pre-intermediate

Language focus Everyday English

Grammar What’s on?
1 Complete the sentences with the comparative or Underline the correct words in the conversation.
superlative form of the adjective in brackets.
1 Today is much (cold) than yesterday.
2 Grace is (intelligent) in the class.
3 Madrid is (hot) than London.
4 I got (bad) grade in the class.
5 Spanish is (easy) to learn than
Chinese.
6 Shanghai is (modern) than
Singapore.
7 Your car is much (expensive) than
mine.
8 Charles de Gaulle is one of (busy)
airports in the world.

A What 1 shall / may we do today? The weather is

Vocabulary awful!
2 Choose the correct answer. B How 2 about / around going to the cinema?
1 Are you of spiders? There’s that new Hugh Jackman film on.
a scared  b frightening A Hmm. I don’t really 3 would like / feel like seeing
a film.
2 Well done! You’ve got all your spellings .
B OK. 4 Would / Do you like to go to the art gallery
a right  b good in Hyde Park?
3 J.K.Rowling is rich, but she gives a lot of money to A That 5 feels / sounds like a good idea. 6 What’s
charity. She’s a very woman. on? / Where’s it on?
a polite  b generous B A photography exhibition.
4 I my sister. We both have brown eyes and short A Oh, 7 good / not my kind of thing. I love
brown hair. photography. What’s the subject?
a  look like  b like B I’m not absolutely sure, but I think it’s nature
photography.
5 ‘What’s your teacher ?’
A Great! I’m really interested in that. We can have
‘She’s really good. I’m learning a lot.’
lunch at Harrods and get the bus to Hyde Park.
a  look like  b like What time does the gallery 8 open / close?
6 ‘Do you like Fiona?’ B Not until four o’clock, so we’ve got plenty of
‘ ’ time.
a  She’s very intelligent.  b  She’s OK. A 9 How much is it? / Is it expensive to get in?
7 ‘What does your mum like?’ B No, it’s free, but we need to book. I’ll ring now!
‘ ’ A Free! That’s good! More to spend on lunch!
a  Gardening and walking.  b  Really kind.
8 Carol is a very person. I could talk to her all day. 7.4   Listen and check.
a happy  b interesting

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Unit 8 Living dangerously
Extra practice Pre-intermediate

Language focus Everyday English

Grammar At the doctor’s
1 Correct the mistakes in each sentence. Complete the sentences with the correct form of
1 He hasn’t to work. He’s a multi-millionaire. the verbs in the box.

2 Have you to wear a uniform for your job? swallow ​take ​feel ​drink ​blow  ​ache ​be 

​hurt ​sneeze ​go ​sprain
3 I have study hard because I want to get a good job.
4 We not have to get up early on Saturday.
5 When I was a child, I have to help my mother with the
housework.
6 Do you have to an English lesson today?
7 You mustn’t eat the soup if you don’t like it.
8 I don’t think you must marry Kevin – he doesn’t
love you.

2 Choose the correct answer a, b or c.

1 I wear glasses because my eyes aren’t very good.
a have  b  have to  c  don’t have to

2 I think Penny go to bed. She looks tired.

a should  b  doesn’t have to  c must

3 We go to work today because it’s the weekend!

a mustn’t  b  don’t have to  c shouldn’t

4 Do you think I wear this dress to Zoe’s party?

a  have to  b must  c should 1 I’ve got flu. My body aches all over and I
terrible!
5 I stay up late. I have to get up early tomorrow.
a mustn’t  b must  c should 2 I’ve got a cold. I can’t stop and
my nose.
6 You do all your boyfriend’s washing. Tell him to
do it himself! 3 I’ve my ankle. It really
a should  b must  c shouldn’t to walk.

7 As a child, I work in my dad’s shop on Saturdays 4 I’ve got food poisoning. I sick
because he was so busy. three times!
a  have to  b  had to  c  didn’t have to 5 I’ve got a sore throat. I can’t and
my glands are swollen.
8 I go to my English class today because my teacher
was off sick. 6 I’ve got diarrhoea. I have to to the
a  had to  b  don’t have to  c  didn’t have to toilet – now!

7 It’s important to lots of fluids

when you have a high temperature.
8 I’ve just had an operation. I have to
things easy for a couple of weeks.

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Unit 9 What a story!
Extra practice Pre-intermediate

Language focus Everyday English

Grammar Exclamations with so and such
1 Put the verb in brackets in the Past Simple, Past Complete the conversations with so, such, such a,
Continuous or Past Perfect. so many and so much.
1 When Darren and Martha (meet) 1 A I was surprised when I heard about
at the school reunion, they Bella and Dan getting married!
(not recognize) each other because they B Me too! It was shock. I thought they
(not see) each other for 20 years. hated each other!
2 Jordan already (cook) dinner
when Barbara (get) home. 2 A Look at this bedroom! Children you have
made mess!
3 While Yoko (have) a shower, B Sorry! We were having fun!
someone (ring) the doorbell.
4 Jenson (not do) his homework, so 3 A There were people at Sara’s party!
the teacher (give) him a detention. B I know! And there was delicious food
too! It was a great party!
5 Keith (get) home late from work,
because he (miss) the train. 4 A We had terrible weather on holiday.
6 The children (scream) often while B That’s a shame. You really needed a bit of
they (watch) the horror film. sunshine, you work hard.

2 Choose the correct conjunction. 5 A Open your eyes, now!

1 Bryan bought a Ferrari when / however / although he B Wow! This is lovely surprise. I can’t
won £500,000 on the lottery. believe of my friends are here for my
2 Please close the front door when / while / until you birthday!
leave the house. A Well, it is your 30th!
3 I like to relax as soon as / while / before I’m on holiday.
4 I rang Li until / while / as soon as I heard the news.
5 I like Holly when / because / so she’s so kind and
generous.
6 I’d planned to give a talk at the conference. However, /
Because / Although I was sick and couldn’t go.
7 Can you feed the cat until / before / while I’m away?
8 I woke up early as soon as / although / however I’d
forgotten to set my alarm.
9 Stop at a petrol station soon, when / until / before we
run out of petrol!
10 I’m going to study English before / because / until I can
speak it perfectly.

9.3   Listen and check.

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Unit 10 All-time greats
Extra practice Pre-intermediate

Language focus Everyday English

Read about the app developer, Robert Nay.
On the phone
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct Complete the conversations with the words from the boxes.
tense, active or passive.
1 missed call ​get back ​speak ​back ​calling ​left
Robert Nay
A Hi Andrew. Did you listen to the voicemail I
Inventor of Bubble Ball, 1  you?
a multi-level physics B No, sorry. I saw a 2  from you, but
puzzle app completely forgot to ring you 3  .
A No worries. Listen. I’m 4  because I
Robert Nay was only 14 years old when he can’t make this Saturday. My brother’s on his own
1  (develop) Bubble Ball, with the kids, and I said I’d help him. Would you
a 72-level physics puzzle game. In the first two like to come round? It’ll be great fun!
weeks of its release it 2  B Umm, I’m not sure … Can I 5  to
(download) two million times from Apple you on that later?
iTunes. Not bad, when the average mobile A Sure. 6  to you later, then.
game only receives a few hundred downloads.
Bubble Ball 3  (overtake)
the hugely successful Angry Birds, and 2 get in touch ​replies ​breaking up ​signal ​
4  (become) the number got back ​hear ​send
one free app game. Nay wanted to develop an
app that could 5  (use) by A Hi, Lara. Sorry to disturb you. I’m on my way to
children of all abilities. work … and … trying …
The puzzles 6  (range) from B Sorry, I couldn’t 1  that. You’re
2  .
simple to very challenging. At each level you
7  (give) tools to help you A Sorry, the 3  is terrible here, lots of
complete the level. tall buildings … Anyway, I’m calling because I need
to 4  with Olivia. I’ve emailed her,
‘My friend’s dad 8  (suggest) but she hasn’t 5  to me.
I try to make an iPhone app, and I thought it
B Have you tried her mobile? She always
would be really cool and 9  6  to texts.
(decide) to give it a try … I came up with
A Well, I thought I had her number, but I don’t.
the idea for the game by myself, but it
10  (influence) by other B Don’t worry. I’ll 7  it to you.
games I liked,’ said Nay.
Bubble Ball 11  now
3 could ​through ​call ​line ​how ​hold 
(download) over 16 million times and Nay now
has his own game development company. His A Good morning. Reception. 1  can
advice to young people is: ’You can do amazing I help you?
things if you just try.’ B Hello. 2  I speak to Rebecca Jenkins,
please?
A Just a moment. I’ll put you 3  to her
secretary … I’m afraid the 4  ’s busy.
Would you like to 5  ?
B No, thanks. I’ll 6  back later.

10.6   Listen and check.

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Unit 11 People with a passion
Extra practice Pre-intermediate

Language focus Everyday English

Read the interview with the actress, Juliette Binoche (JB). Finding the right words
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense:
Complete the dialogue with the lines in the box.
• Present Simple • Past Continuous
• Present Continuous • Present Perfect Simple a I’m so sorry. He was such a kind man.
• Past Simple • Present Perfect Continuous b Was it a boy or girl? How much did it weigh?
The 60-second interview c Oh dear! I hope he feels better soon.
Juliette Binoche was born in Paris. She is an actress d Wow! They’re going to be busy! Give them my
and also a passionate painter. She is involved in congratulations.
politics and fundraising for charities. She has two e What a shame! They seemed such a happy couple.
children, a boy and a girl. f Congratulations! It’s about time. You’ve been going out for
I How long 1  have you been (be) in the acting three years!
profession?
JB I 2  (act) since I was a teenager. 2
I Where did you learn to act?
JB I 3  (train) at the National
Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in Paris.
I How many films 4  you
(make) so far?
JB Over 40.
I  5  you ever (win) any
awards? A Have you heard the news? A Harry’s been in bed with
JB Yes, I won an Oscar in 1997 for my role in a film Jill and Simon are getting the flu for a week!
called The English Patient. There have been other divorced. B
awards, too. B
I What 6  your parents (do)
when they were younger? 4
JB My father was a director, and my mother was an
actress. They 7  (get) divorced
when I was four.
I What is your earliest memory?
JB I was two. I fell over and banged my head as I
8  (run) from the kitchen to my
bedroom.
I What 9  you (do) in your free A Maggie had the baby at six A We’re getting married
time? in the morning! next spring!
JB I adore gardening. B B
I What are you doing now?
JB I 10  (shoot) a film set in Ireland. 6
It’s a political thriller.
I What’s the best book you 11  ever
(read)?
JB Talking with Angels by Gitta Mallasz.
I 12  you (prefer) cats
or dogs?
JB I love them both.
I When 13  you last (cry)?
A My grandad passed away A Karen and Tim are
last week. expecting twins!
JB Today, while I 14  (rehearse).
It’s my job to bring emotions to life. B B
I What is your greatest achievement?
JB The film Three Colours Blue is one of the best films I
11.4   Listen and check.
15  ever (make).
I What is your motto on life?
JB Don’t look back. Live in the present.

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Unit 12 You never know…
Extra practice Pre-intermediate

Language focus Everyday English

16-year-old Amber is going on a French exchange, and her
Thank you and goodbye!
father is saying goodbye to her. Write the correct form of the Add the missing words to complete the
verbs in brackets. conversations.
D Bye, honey! Have a really good time. If I 1  was/were (be)
16 again, and going to Paris, I 2  (be) so excited.
A Bye, Dad. I am excited. I 3  (text) you and Mum
when I 4  (arrive).
D I hope the Durands are a nice family. If you
5  (not be) happy, you’ll call us, won’t you?
A Dad, don’t worry. If I 6  (not know) the family, I’d
be nervous, but we all thought their daughter Celine was
lovely when she stayed with us last year, didn’t we? I’m sure
her parents are lovely, too. If I 7  (not like) them,
or if anything goes wrong, I 8  (let) you know.
D I know, I just worry. If something 9  (happen) to
you, I’d never forgive myself. Do you know what time you’ll
get there? safe
1 A Bye Claude. I hope you have a journey.
Y
A If my plane 10  (land) on time, I’ll be at the up
Durand’s apartment at about 8.00 this evening. Who’s picking you ? Y

D OK. Have a safe journey. If you let me know when your B My brother, Anton.
flight home is, I 11  (pick) you up at the airport
with a huge Welcome home! poster.
2 A Thank you so much a lovely evening.
A Don’t you dare, Dad! If you 12  (do) that, I’ll
The food was delicious.
walk straight past you! Just have a nice quiet time while I’m
away! B It was my pleasure. I’m you enjoyed it.

3 A Thanks for me. I’ve had a lovely few days.

B It’s been a. You know you’re always to stay.
A You’re kind.

4 A Have a good and text me when you get

home.
B Will. Thanks for driving me to the airport.
A No problem. Please my love to your parents.

12.2   Listen and check.

12.3   Listen and check.

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