Student's PortfolioPublished by Express Publishing Liberty House, New Greenham Park, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 GHW. Tel: (0044) 1635 817 363 Fax: (0044) 1635 817 463 e-mail: [email protected] http://www.expresspublishing.co.uk © Virginia Evans — Jenny Dooley, 2011 Design and Illustration © Express Publishing, 2011 Illustrations: Victor, Kyr, Angela, Simon Andrews © Express Publishing, 2011 First published 2011 Made in EU Al rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publishers. This book is not meant to be changed in any way. ISBN. 978-0-85777-929-8 Photocopying The publishers grant permission for the photocopying of the resource activities and tests for classroom use only. School purchasers can make copies for use by their staff and students only. Individual teachers can make copies for their own use or for use by the students they teach Under no circumstances may any part of this book be photocopied for resale.Language Biography . Module 1 Resource Activities 1 Pairwork Activities 1 Portfolio Activities 1. Game... Module 2 Resource Activities 2 Pairwork Activities 2 Portfolio Activities 2. Game... Module 3 Resource Activities 3 Pairwork Activities 3 Portfolio Activities 3. Game Module 4 Resource Activities 4 Pairwork Activities 4 Portfolio Activities 4. Game... Contents 47 Module 5 Resource Activities 5 Pairwork Activities 5 8-9 Portfolio Activities 5. 10-11 Game.. rd B Module 6 Resource Activities 6 Pairwork Activities 6 14-15 16-17 18 19 Module 7 Resource Activities 7 Pairwork Activities 7 peeoed Portfolio Activities 7. 22-23 Game. 24 25 | Module 8 Resource Activities 8 26-27 Pairwork Activities 8 Ja29 | Portfolio Activities 8 30 | Game. 31 32-33 34-35, 36 37 38-39 40-41 a2 B 44-45 46-47 48 49 50-51 52-53 54 55Language Biography All About Me! Name: Date of birth: Age: Place of birth: Tam in my year of English. My English Teacher's name: Read and put a tick (V) or a cross (x). Some members of my family speak English. Some members of my family are from an English-speaking country. Iloften read English books, magazines, etc. often watch English TV programmes. Loften listen to English songs. Thave extra English lessons. There is someone at home who speaks English to me. have contact with people from English-speaking countries have visited/lived in the following English-speaking countries: Country (ies): @kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLELanguage Biography How I Learn! Think about the easiest ways for you to learn something new. Read the sentences below and choose. You can choose more than one. 1 Lunderstand words/sentences better if | A listen to them on cassette/CD. B listen to my teacher saying them. € see them written, D see, listen and do something with them. E other 2. Ilearn words/phrases better if | A listen to them on cassette/CD. B listen to my classmates saying them. C read them, D write them. E repeat them. F act them out, sing them, etc. G they are part of a video/DVD, etc. H other Ooooooo000 ooooo 3. I can express myself best if | A already know all the words I need to use.(_] B_ know some of the words | need to use. (] use mime, objects and pictures to help me] D have some life experience on the subject. [_] E other oO 4 learn best if | work A on my own. B in pairs € in a group/team. D other 1am more eager to learn if A know why I'm doing an activity. B I know an activity will help me. C | am rewarded. D an activity will help me to find out more about the things | like, E other J understand grammar rules better A they are explained to me in my mother tongue. B_| compare them with my mother tongue. C [find them through exploring a text. D other My World of English! Make a note of what you do in English The stories/poems | know in English The songs I can sing in English The videos/DVDs/cartoons I've watched in English ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMARLE O000 oO OO oO00 aLanguage Biography Now I Can. Here is what you will be able to do in English at this level. Every now and then, for instance once a month, you will need to check your progress. For this reason you should use a pencil so that you can change and/or add things as you go along. You can use the following code Very Well: vv Not Very Well (} Listening I can .., * understand and follow orders and instructions. + connect what | hear to a picture, object, ete. * understand a simple dialogue about a topic | know. * understand songs and chants and accompany them with mime and gestures. * understand simple descriptions of people, places or activities * understand simple questions about me and my experiences. * understand simple illustrated stories, fairy tales, etc. * understand other people when they speak slowly and clearly. * understand a simple video about a topic | know. * connect words to pictures. + choose words from a list to complete dialogues, texts, etc. + understand simple illustrated stories, fairy tales, etc. * understand and follow simple instructions. * understand simple texts about other cultures. * understand simple words and sentences to play a game. * find information from a simple text about a topic | know. * understand simple sentences, short paragraphs, etc. * understand simple written messages, notices, posters, etc. > Speaking Ican * give simple information. (e.g. the time, the position of an object etc). * give simple information about myself (e.g. name, age, nationality, job, etc). * give simple descriptions (e.g. directions, daily routine, free-time activities, pictures etc). * sing a song or chant. + ask and answer simple questions in English. * take part in a conversation about a topic | know. @kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLELanguage Biography * buy things. * give orders/instructions. ‘* express my tastes and preferences. * socialise + introduce myself/others * express wants, desires, intentions + express my feelings invite/accept or decline an invitation XN Writing Van... * copy words, sentences without making mistakes. + write basic words, sentences said by my teacher or classmates. * organise information into sentences or simple paragraphs. ‘* write short, simple sentences and paragraphs about topics | know. + write short stories, letters and emails to my English penfriends. Future Plans! What would you like to do in the future to improve your English? How can you learn more about other people and other countries? Choose and write. You can also use your own ideas. WOULD LIKE TO ... * read English stories, magazines, etc * use the Internet ‘* watch English films, TV programmes, etc © _ write to people from other countries * listen to English songs * visit other countries * talk to English people * find information about other countries and cultures ‘Date ‘©Express Publishing 7Resource Activities Vocabulary 1 Match the words. TL] catch a gallery 2[_| play b wv 3_] surt homework 4]_| watch routine 3 | free e. the bus é|_| do £ assistant 7[_] daily 9 sport B[_] shop h the Net 9 art i time Choose the correct word to complete the sentences. © patient * dentist © creative © fit ® police officer © caring © pilot * sociable © secretary Peter flies planes all over the world. He's a Sarah is a nurse. She is very Mr Lawrence is a good teacher because he is very « My uncle is a sure people obey the law. Fashion designers and hairdressers need to be ig My brother is really meeting new people. Sacha is very organised. She's a great He makes . . He loves My sister thinks healthy teeth are important ~ she's a... Mike goes jogging every day. He is very @kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLE Grammar Write the third person singular form of the verbs in the correct column: wear, get up, wash, throw, trust, catch, arrange, agree, do, walk, sleep, go, finish. Is/ fal Ail wears Put the verb in brackets into the present simple or present continuous. Martha often .. school. (ride) We . cricket today because it’s too windy. (not play) Vn Mum with the housework every weekend. (help) her bike to When lunch at school? (you/ have) Be quiet, the baby .. (sleep) Fill in the gaps with the -ing form or to- infinitive. Jean wants .. when she leaves school. My brother hates room. Dad enjoys .. beach I don't want tired. Let's go .. (be) a hairdresser . (tidy) his (walk) along the (play) football. I'm (shop).Resource Activities ( Reading 6 Read the text, then say whether the sentences (1-5) are T (true) or F (false). My local leisure centre Miranda's Blog I love the leisure centre in my town. My whole family goes there and we all have a lot of fun. There are indoor and outdoor sports facilities, an ice rink, and a swimming pool. There's even tenpin bowling! My little sister can't ice-skate very well, so my mum hires a penguin skating aid for her. She's six years old and she looks so sweet holding on to the little penguin. My mum likes swimming and so do |. At the moment, we are training for a Swimathon to raise money for charity. We hope to get over £200. My dad doesn't like swimming, but he loves tenpin bowling. Sometimes, | have a game with him, My favourite activity is Tai Chi, and | go to classes on Thursday evenings. | hope you've got a great leisure centre where you are! T (true) or F (false)? 1 Everyone in Miranda's family uses the 3. Miranda's sister is under 10 years of leisure centre . age. 2. There aren't any facilities to play sport 4. All Miranda's family love swimming. outside. aes 5 Miranda never does tenpin bowling. Writing 7 Write a blog entry about a lelsure facility in your area. Include details about what you can do there. Use the text in exercise 6 as a model. ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLEWork with Student B, Answer Student B’s questions about the exhibition below. Then ask Student B questions about the sporting event. Animal Art Exhibition See beautiful photographs and paintings of animals from all over the world, All ages welcome. Includes children’s area with painting activities. September 18* to 26th pen 10.30 am to 7 pm daily Price: Adults £10, children £5 The Smith Gallery, 4 Main Stree, Kingsbridge. Summer Sporting Event where? what date? what sports? refreshments? time / event / open? price? ee eeee 10 @kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLEstudent B ate nice x Work with Student A. Ask Student A questions about an exhibition. Then answer Student A’s questions about the sporting event below. Summer Sporting Event at The West Leisure Cen Date: 7** - 10** May Displays of indoor and outdoor sports including volleyball, athletics, gymnastics, swimming, martial arts, and more. Refreshments available in our Health 4 U Café Open 10am to8 pm No entrance charge - it’s FREE! Animal Art Exhibition what / can / see / exhibition? what / for children? when? time? price? where? eee eee ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE ll12 ail oat} Name:... Date: ... Class: Write an advertisement for sports centre. You should include the name of the centre, information about where it is, what facilities it offers, and how much it charges (e.g. members, non-members, adults, children, families, etc.). You can use the advertisements from the previous exercise as models. Draw or stick a picture here, @kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLE(— comectr Adjectives | h Play in pairs. Write as many words as you can think of under each of the three headings. You have one minute for each heading. Read out your list to your partner and put a tick next to each correct answer. Your partner does the same. Give 1 point for each word you have ticked. The player with the most points wins. INooooooe0oo000000 oot ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE B14 Ere cw Vat ( Vocabulary | Complete the missing words for each person's physical description. 1 Helen ist _ _ and She has _ — ted hair 2 Billiss | andp _ _ He has got 2. Match the adjectives to the people. TT] funny 2[_] hardworking 3[_] honest 4 lazy S|] brave a Greg never wants to do anything. Mary always tells us the best jokes. © Mike has got two jobs and takes night classes. d Ms Clark never tells lies. € Bill is a firefighter and his job is dangerous. ‘@kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLE _ __ She has got grey hair Write the verbs in brackets in the past simple. Genghis Khan .... .. (live) 800 years ago. Elizabeth | .. (not/die) in 1533. She ... (die) in 1603. William Wallace (Fight) against England. According to an Irish legend, Finn MacCool (build) the Giant’s Causeway. Alexander the Great ... (become) king at the age of twenty. Complete the sentence with the correct form of used to and the verb in brackets. Mark .. (not/eat) pizza. Jan (ride) a bike to school. Chip . listen) to rock music Terry... sesssssees (NOt/exercise). Underline the correct item, The children rode their bikes into/along the road towards the lake. Go past/over the park. My school is just after the park. Sally ran into/down the stairs to open the door. The teacher walked towards/through the student.Reading 6 Read the text and mark the statements T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn't say). VainiGenit van Vincent van Gogh was a brilliant Dutch painter. He was bom in 1853 in the Netherlands. Van Gogh had many different jobs when he was young. He worked in a bookshop, sold works of art and was a teacher. But in the end, he decided to study painting. In 1886, he went to Paris to live with his brother Theo. Theo, was Van Gogh's best friend and always gave his brother money for food. In Paris, Van Gogh met many famous painters like Monet and Gauguin and learned, about painting from them, Van Gogh painted day and night for many hours, so he didn’t eat or sleep well enough. Because of this, he soon became sick. In 1 Van Gogh was a teacher when he was young. Van Gogh lived alone in Paris. Van Gogh's brother paid for his food. Van Gogh never got married. Van Gogh met Monet and Gauguin while he was in Arles. ARWN Writing 7 Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple. Then use the information to write a short biography about Claude Monet. Use the text in Ex. 6 to help you. — French painter (be) ~ born 11840) (be) (sell) Netherlands (spend) = 11851 art school (go) — drawings for 10 to 20 francs ~ 11864 army in Algeria (join) 11870 a year in England and the 1889, he moved to the countryside in Arles, in the south of France. In 1890, he died at the age of 37 During his life, Van Gogh sold only one painting. But, today his paintings are some of the most popular and expensive works of art in the world. In his short life, ‘Van Gogh achieved great things and people continue to admire his paintings today. His most famous work is The Stamy Night (1889), 6 Van Gogh sold many paintings when he was alive. 7 The Starry Night is Van Gogh’s most expensive painting. 8 Van Gogh painted The Stary Night a year before he died. Glauels iWonet ~ 1890/his paintings popular (become) and a house in Giverney, France (buy) = 11914 problems with his eyesight (have) but to paint (continue) ~ 1926 age of 86 (die) ~ paintings are popular all over the world today ‘xpress Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE 15student A Work with Student B, Answer Student B’s questions about the famous person below. Then ask Student B questions about another famous person. Name: Marie Curie Nationality: Polish Job: scientist Died: age 66 Famous for: discovery of radium and polonium Fact File name? where / from? job? how old / died? paintings? Express Publishingstudent B PT La iui) Work with Student A. Ask Student A questions about a famous person. Then answer Student A’s questions about the famous person below. Name: Leonardo da Vinci Nationality: Italian Job: artist and inventor Died: age 67 Well-known paintings: Mona Lisa, The Last Supper Fact File name? where / from? what / job? how old / died? famous for? eee ee ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE u18 ail oat} Name: Date: Write a short biography of your favourite film sti when he/she was born, a description of his/her appearance and character, some interesting facts about his/her childhood, and films he/she is in. My Favourite Film Star You can stick a picture here. @kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLEPlay in pairs. You need a dice and two counters. Take turns to roll the dice and move your counter the same number of squares the dice shows. Then, complete the task on the square that you landed on. If you can’t, you must go back to where you were. The player who reaches the finish first is the winner. _ (START! > (you/play) a Ben computer games PY (watch) a great yesterday? film last night. Sarah and her brother hardworking 34 ; ; poorest | Bitch cee Mea (meet) her friends (travel) to India yesterday. last summer. A lot of girls like Tom because he is h Ann (go) to the museum yesterday. We clever #4 | (not/eat) pizza yesterday. Hugh is strong andw___- Sue is 45 years old, She's m__ ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE 1920 Vocabulary Match the words in the columns to make phrases. A B 1 eat a amask 21_] dance b presents [3 open to music 4]_] watch d a traditional meal 31] wear € a fireworks display Fill in: prepared, bands, costumes, snapshots, celebrate. Many played at the music festival The children wore colourful in the parade. Jenny took many friends at the camival Many people have parties to their birthday. My aunt .. for the evening. special dish Label the pictures. ‘@kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLE 10 " 12 13 14 15 16 7 Grammar Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or past continuous. Michael .. (find) an old board game in his grandparents’ home. ie . (sleep) when my brother .. (call) me. film yesterday evening? My family and | (enjoy) the festival. Mandy ... .. (go) to Disneyland with her parents last summer. We ... (walk) to school when it .. (start) to rain, Teas (do) my homework while Mum . (cook) dinner. Jenny (not/make) a cake for her birthday party. Mr Roberts (take) the children to the zoo last week. (they/drive) to the beach last weekend? Sandy (study) for her Maths test all yesterday afternoon. Mark and Fay... . (talk) on the phone when the lights .... (go) out. Thomas... (meet) his friends at the café last night. Amanda fe) all her classmates to her birthday party Tina (sing) while she (have) a shower. . (john/spend) the day with his grandfather yesterday? Bob .. (not/listen) to the teacher during the lessonReading 5 Read the email below and mark the sentences T (true), or F (false). Hi Jacob, | hope you're having a nice summer. | went to the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival last weekend, | went with my brother, Luke, and my cousin Tyler. The festival was on a beautiful farm and there were a lot of people there. Each day, there were fantastic entertainers and great competitions. There was also a circus, a cinema and a theatre. There were places to buy souvenirs and some really funny T-shirts. The best part was the concerts. They were really exciting, My favoutite band, Metallica, was amazing! The weather wasn't very good though. It was cloudy all weekend. But the food was great! We had lots and lots of delicious burgers. What about you? Take care, Craig 1 Craig was at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. 2. The festival was in the city. 3. Craig was at the festival with his two brothers. 4 There weren't any places to buy souvenirs. 5 It wasn’t hot and sunny. Resource Activities Writing 6 Write an email to your English pen-friend and describe your visit to a festival or concert. Use the email in Ex. 5 as a model. Include the following: * the name of the concert/festival ® who you went with ‘© what there was to do © what the best part of the concert/festival was © what the weather/music was like ‘© what there was to eat * how you felt (60-80 words) Hi 7 hope you are well. I was . The best part was Take care, ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE 21Pairwork Activities Work with Student B. Answer Student B's questions about Womad - World of Music and Dance. Then ask Student B questions about the Glastonbury Festival. World of Music and Dance Reece) 13-15% March Enjoy a weekend of world music, dance, and more ... Glastonbury Festival where? when? ticket prices? what / do? more information? eee ee 22 Express PublishingPairwork Activities | Work with Student A. Ask Student A questions about Womad - World of Music and Dance. Then answer Student A’s questions about the Glastonbury Festival. Glastonbury Festival ‘of Contemporary Performing Arts Worthy Farm - Shepton Mallet United Kingdom 24% June-28" June Womad ~ World of Music and Dance where? when? what / do? price / day? full weekend ticket / include? eee ee ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE 23Name: ... Class: ... Design a poster advertising a festival/celebration in your area. Include pictures and information about: the name of the festival, when and where it takes place, festival activities. WHERE: WHEN: @Express PublishingStudents play in groups of three. Each group gets a set of story start cards. Student A picks up a story start card and reads it to the group. Then, student A continues the story by adding on a sentence that contains one verb in the past simple and at least one noun or adjective. After student A completes their turn, students B and C continue in the same manner. The group has three minutes to form a complete story. The sentences don't have to make sense (they can be silly or funny), but they must be grammatically correct. Each correct sentence gets one point. If a student makes a mistake or cannot continue, one point is deducted and the student loses a turn, The game ends when the group can no longer continue the story or when the three minutes are up. The group with the most points wins the game. Story start cards: I went toa Last By fancy dress summer, ar fofnity and § || Baeey, Student A turns over the following story card: Student A's addition to the story: / saw many people in beautiful, colourful costumes there. Student B's sentence: | watched an incredible fireworks display. Student C’s sentence: Then, | listened to a great band and danced to the music. The students continue the story in the same way, and the game continues until there is a winner. ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE 2526 Erol cot we ty Vocabulary 1 _ Underline the correct item in bold. 1 Dad washes/dusts the car every Saturday. 2. Every Tuesday and Friday, | have to make/ take out the rubbish, 3 Mum mops/hoovers the carpet every Friday. Dad usually tidies/cleans the windows on Sundays. 5. | can do/clean the washing-up so you can study. 6 | asked my mum to iron/do my clothes for the party. 7 Sarah lays/dusts the furniture once a week. 2. Match the words to form phrases. 1 meet a out 21] play b text messages, 2 attend the Internet 4]_] send d_ computer games [S]_] eat e friends 61_] surf f aconcert Grammar 3, Underline the correct item. 1 You don’t have to/mustn’t bring a camera I've got one. 2 You don’t have to/mustn’t be late for class 3 Young children mustn’t/don’t have to cross the street alone. 4 You mustn’t/don’t have to eat the chicken, but eat all the carrots. 5 Students don’t have to/mustn’t sit on their desks. @kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLE Complete the sentences with the correct form of can, could, may, might, should and ought to. YOU sens . go to the cinema; you have to study for your exam tomorrow. saee Uhave some water, please? Sarah meet her friends after school, but she’s not sure. You . ... enter this area. Ws forbidden. | have some more juice, Mum? You go to the dentist every six months. Excuse me. Icome in, sir? Children listen to their parents, You .. go outside if you're ill Underline the correct relative pronoun, That’s the girl who/whose mum works in the post office. The boy who/which lives opposite me is from Wales. Where's the book whose/that I was reading yesterday. Students that/which study hard get good grades. That's the dog who/that likes playing football with us. ‘Whose/Which jacket is this?’ ‘It's Jane's!” The house which/who has got a blue roof is my uncle's. This is the boy whose/that dad is a teacher at my school.Resource Pees Reading Table tennis is similar to tennis, Players G Read the text use a small bat to hit a ball over a net. jandianswer) The difference is that they play the the questions. game indoors on a special table and not ‘on a tennis court. There can be one or two players at each end of the table. ach player has got a small wooden bat and they play with a small, very light plastic ball. To start the game, the umpire flips a coin and the playets call heads or tails. The winner decides who serves fist. The server then throws the ball up and hits it so that it bounces once on their side ofthe table, goes over the net, and bounces once on the other side 1 What other game is table tennis like? 5 2. Where do you play table tennis? 3 How many players can play table tennis? 4 How do they decide which player serves first? 8 Writing 7 How many sets make up a match? Who wins the match? The other player must hit the ball back ‘over the net before it bounces a second time on theit side of the table. Players score points when their ‘opponent can't hit the ball back to ‘them or does not return the ball into the correct area of the table. The player/pair that scores 11 points fist, wins a set: After each set, players change sides of the table. ‘A match can be five sets (for a preliminary match) or seven sets (for a ‘championship match) The winner of the match is the player! pair that wins the most sets How many times must the ball bounce on the table during a serve? 6 Who wins a set? 7 Write a text describing your favourite free-time activity Include the following: ‘© the name of the activity ‘* what you need ‘© where you can do it ‘© how you do it ‘Express Publishing © why you like it PHOTOCOMARLE 2728 Pairwork Activities Work with Student B. Answer Student B’s questions about Rules for Football Players. Then ask Student B questions about Computer Room Rules. for Football Players Rules for Football Players Football players must: wear the proper equipment. warm up before each game. play fairly use their feet, legs, head or body to touch the ball respect everyone on and off the pitch. listen to the referees. Computer Room Rules how / speak? what / permission for? how / keep / room? tum off / computer? what / keep secret? surf the Net? Express PublishingWork with Student A. Ask Student A questions about Rules for Football Players. Then answer Student A’s questions about Computer Room Rules. COMPUTER ROOM RULES Student's must: * speak quietly and not make noise. * get permission to print something * keep the room clean and tidy. * always tum off the computer after they finish. * keep their password secret. * ask the teacher before they surf the Net. Rules for Football Players what / wear? when / warm up? how /play? what / use / touch the ball? where / respect / everyone? who / listen to? ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE 29aie) oP} 30 Class: Name: Date: Write about your favourite sport. Say whether you like watching or playing/doing the sport, where it takes place, what equipment is necessary, why you enjoy it and any other interesting facts about this sport. My Favourite Sport Draw a picture of your favourite sport. @kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLEPrepare 20 cards with a modal verb and a prompt on each one, Give each player two lives. A student nominates a classmate. The nominated student picks a card and makes a sentence with the modal and prompts on it. If the nominated student makes a correct sentence, he/she wins 5 points and nominates another classmate to pick a card and make a sentence. If the student cannot make a sentence or makes a wrong sentence, he/she loses a life. In this case, the first student repeats the turn and either nominates another student or continues playing with the same one. The students who lose both lives leave the game, The student with the most points after fifteen minutes of playing wins, Sample cards: DTN aoe CAN - C7 ee Coren Cet ecu Cre MUST - eae US ae i) Se Peo rr cacy Crear) OTN oe make/bed Student A: | choose Mary. Student B (Mary) picks the following card: Daas Crore Student B: | don't have to do the laundry today because my mum is going to do it Teacher: Mary's sentence is correct. She wins five points and gets to choose another student. ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMARLE 31Vocabulary 3 Fill in: drive, takes, travel, rides or get on. 1] __2 Find ten geographical features. 1 My brother . _ his bike to school. My mum doesn’t like to... on the motorway. 3 My dad 4) Mary likes to by bus. 5 You can the number 5 bus. Grammar 4. Complete the table with the missing adjectives, comparatives and superlatives. Ute COU a ed big the biggest the most expensive b) Use four geographical features from e Ex, 1a to complete the sentences below. worse 5 1 He lives in a fishing village on the east heoy of the island, 2. The climbers rested when they reached the interesting | 8 9 top of the .. 3. They live on a small in the middle of the sea, 5 Underline the correct item. 4 We could only see kilometres of sand around, aie The coffee is too/very hot to drink. 2. The travel book you gave me was really/too helpful. 3. The tour guide was too/very friendly and 2. Circle the odd one out. 1 coach - helicopter ~ plane answered all our questions. 2) ferry - ship lorry 4 The weather is hot enough/too to go to the 3. car—boat— van beach 4 hovercraft - motorbike — scooter 5 The boys are very/too excited about the 5 train — tram — snowmobile camping trip. 32 ‘©Express PublishingReading rel ce wee} 6 Read the text and mark the statements T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn’t say). ‘Are you planning « holiday? Then why not visit Melbourne, Austalic? Melbourne is the second biggest ciy in Australia, Its cosmopolton city full of history ond heritage There ore lots of things to see and do in Melbourne. You con admire modem works of at «at the National Gallery of Victoria or learn about the history of Australia at he Melbourne Museum, You can also see fims from around the world at the Melbourne Film Festival It tokes place every summer and attracts more than 200,000 people. For those interested in nature, Melbourne has 0! lots fo offer, Melbourne Zoo is the oldest in Australia ond hos got more then 300 onimal 1 Melbourne is not the biggest city in Australia, 2 You can see modern works of art at the Melbourne Museum. 3 The Melbourne Film Festival takes place every year. 4 One hundred thousand people visit the film festival every year. Writing species, lust outside the ci, in Grompians National Pork, you con see Australian cnimals lke the kangaroo and koala, in the wild. And at Melbourne Aquarium, nex! o the river Yarra, you con see mony rare fish ond aquatic animals. With thousands of people of different nationalities ving in Melbourne, you con try food from all over the world, Melbourne is famous fr its Italian, Greek cond Asian restaurants, Also, make sure you ky he national dish of Australia — the delicious meat pie. Melbourne is an exciting city with many ctractions. lis the perfect destination for o sightseeing holiday. LC 5. Grampians National Park is in the centre of the city. 6 Melbourne Aquarium is beside a river. ...... live in Melbourne. 7 People from many different countries 8 People in Melbourne eat a lot of meat. 7 Write a short description of Perth, a city in Western Australia, for visitors. Use the information below and the text in Ex. 6 to help you. near the coast / Western Australia Festival Description: Perth / fourth biggest / cosmopolitan / What you can do: « visit the Perth Cultural Centre / includes art galleries, a museum, a library, state records office © attend the Perth Intemational Arts pizza maker’ relaxed atmosphere Food: * Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Malaysian, Korean, Italian, Turkish and Polish restaurants ¢ One café won an award / has ttle “world's best gourmet Summary: Perth / good weather / sandy beaches / ‘Express Publishing PROTOCOMARLE 3334 Work with Student B. Answer Student B’s questions about Madagascar. Then ask Student B questions about Mount Fuji. eTZTICurN island off the southeast coast of Africa 4!" largest island in the world Antananarivo French, Malagasy, English Forest covers 40% of the island. Mount Fuji where / Mount Fuji? how far / Tokyo? what / Mount Fuji? how / high? when / climb? ©fxpress Publishing [ PHOTOCOPIABLEstudent B Work with Student A. Ask Student A questions about Madagascar. Then answer Student A's questions about Mount Fuji. Mount Fuji ern a Ra Madagascar where / Madagascar? island / small? what / capital city? what / official languages? interesting fact? eee ©Express Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLE 35 Japan 100 km southwest of Tokyo Active volcano 3,776 metres July and August only (when snow melts)ail eee 36 Name: Date: Write a description of a journey. Say where you were going, how you travelled, who was with you and how long the journey was. Describe what you saw on the journey. What were the best and the worst parts of the journey? A Journey to .. Draw or stick a picture of your journey here. @kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLEStudents play in pairs. Each pair thinks of a sentence of 4 to 8 words and writes each word on a separate card. The sentence must include a comparative or superlative structure and the adjective in the sentence must be given in the positive degree. The cards are shuffled so the words are not in the correct order. Pairs swap sets of cards and then have to place the cards in what they think is the right order and read out the sentence, putting the adjective in the correct form. Pairs get one point for each correct sentence. Students have 30 seconds to form the correct sentence. After six turns, the pair with the most points wins. Sample cards: Pair A gives the following >) cards to Pair B: the tom stent css jg te |= a Pair B puts “ C the cards in order: J mg the HID student jy sthe—RS Pair B says: Tom is the tallest student in the class. ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE 37Resource Activities 1 Vocabulary Find 6 different types of holidays. mmuazra ND SAS GED TH)P Ca 1 SD i Je K GR, UP sip yS sec @G TI1BAS EAEA SioeGn shevE SUN) AS INE Hank; Re le Ag eal eRe (PeeNew Anas: 1 TUS DWTNK Sys Ac cE AngRe leseReamS. ol Ep sKodReeS (cot cH Cel walk IN GSN Al T POG H KG Neg BotBo mE wAsE GC HesG, 38 Fill in: ruins, gardens, equipment, aquarium, gallery, landmarks, castle, shopping centre. We saw many colourful fish at the They admired the modern works of art in the Laura saw towers, walls and cannons at the We walked past many beautiful plants and trees in the Jim went to the to buy a suit. Good safety .... 5 is very important for rock climbing. In Crete, there are many interesting ancient Stonehenge is one of England's most famous @kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLE Grammar Complete the sentences with will or going to and the verb in the brackets. ‘I can’t reach the milk.’ ‘I (get) it for you." Be carefull You .... the tree. | think John the maths test tomorrow. Look at those clouds! It... (rain), ‘rm cold.’ ‘I. the window. . (hit) (pass) se (€l0se) Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. Then write the type of conditional. If water freezes, it (become) ice. If | had a car, | (drive) to work. Unless you hurry, you (miss) the bus. if you study hard, you (pass) the test IE canesesne (have) a lot of money, I'd travel around the world. IFitis sunny, we (go) to the beach. Unless he wakes up early, he scnnnnanne (Be) late for school If you heat metal, it (melt). If on a cruise. If Mark ate less junk food, he (lose) weight. ~» (be) you, I'd gorel ce wer} Reading = 5 Read the text and answer the questions. ‘The istand of Capri is in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the west coast of Italy. It is one of Europe's most beautiful islands. There are many things to see and do on the island. In Capri city, you can buy clothes in the fashionable boutiques and eat delicious Italian food in one of the cosy restaurants on the harbour. You can also go sightseeing in Capri. If you like history, you can explore the ruins of the villas that Roman’ emperors built on the island. The Villa San Michele, for example, has got a wonderful garden with works of art from Ancient Egypt and Rome. ‘The garden has also got an amazing view of the island. You can even see Mount Vesuvius, the famous volcano in Naples, from the garden. capri’s most famous attraction is the Blue Grotto, It's a sea ave on the northwest coast of the island, Inside the cave, you can see an amazing blue colour in the water. It was once the swimming pool of the Roman emperor Tiberius apri is also a popular destination for many painters, writers and musicians, They come to Capri to enjoy the peace and quiet of the island. In the past, the writer Graham Greene stayed on Capri, and today the singer Mariah Carey owns a villa on the island. 1 In what sea is the island of Capri? 6 Which Roman emperor swam in the Blue : . Grotto? 2. Where can you buy clothes in Capri city? s like 7 What do painters, writers and musi 3° Who built the ancient villas on Capri? about staying on Capri? 4 Where can you get a good view of the island? | 8 Which singer owns a villa on the island? 5 Where can you find the Blue Grotto? Writing 6 Write an email to a friend telling them about your holiday on a Mediterranean cruise. The ship stops at many places in the Mediterranean for passengers to go ashore for a day or two. The next place it stops at is the island of Capri. Use the text in Ex. 6 to tell your friend what you are going to do in Capri and what you think the visit will be like. ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE 3940 Pairwork Activities Work with Student B. Answer Student B’s questions about Aston’s Travel. Then ask Student B questions about Jungle Fever. Aston’s Travel The Exotic Travel Specialist Discover Morocco, India or Peru. Choose from sightseeing, beach, skiing or walking holidays Open 9:00-6:00 pm daily Book your tickets today Call 01204 592361 Jungle Fever type / holiday? where? what / include? how / get there? discounts? ee eee ‘©Express PublishingTaal Pairwork Activities ( Work with Student A. Ask Student A questions about Aston’s Travel. Then answer Student A’s questions about Jungle Fever. Includes: © guided bush walks, bird watching, experienced driver * accommodation and meals Daily flights from UK. Leon ee Pee et ae [uy s Aston's Travel what / specialise in? destinations? types / holidays? when / open? how / book? eee ee ‘express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE 41aie) oy Class: Date: Name: Design an advertisement for a tourist attraction in your country. Include information about what it is, where it Is, how much it costs, its facilities (e.g. restaurant, souvenir shop, guide books), if it’s suitable for young children and transport to get there. a >) .. for a Great Day Out! Put a picture here Facilities How to get there NX 42 ‘@kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLEPlay in pairs. Students prepare sample cards with sentences that provide hints to an activity. Student A picks a card and reads it to their partner. Student B has to guess what Student A is going to do, Then Student B picks a card and reads it and Student A has to guess what Student Bis going to do. Students continue to take turns, Each pair gets 1 point for each correct answer. The pair with the most points after 10 rounds wins. Sample cards: Ihave got a passport | have got a duster and a mop. Thave got a bicycle anda Ihave got some flour and some eggs. Student A: Are you going to make a cake? Student B: ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE 3Resource Activities 1 wahwna 44 Vocabulary Match the words. TT J fell a. contact 2[_ let off b laughing 3]_] burst out © talk 4|_] shopping d_ asleep 3|_| crashed e arocket 6 |_| small f mall 7L eye 9 into Use the collocations in Ex. 1 to complete the sentences. Jessica .. and broke her nose He was so tired he during the film. Try to make with the person you are speaking to. I just when he told me what happened. It was 50 funny! There are over 300 shops in the new . the tree ‘When they the event will start. The weather is a popular topic in the UK for Unscramble the letters to form adjectives. LGHECAINNLG GCIXTINE CYRAS OGSUADENR FUTIFLIDC . @kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLE Grammar 4, Complete the dialogue using the present perfect or past simple forms of the verbs in brackets. A: Hi Mark. Where 1) (yous be)?! 2) (not/see) you since Friday. B: We 3) (go) to Cornwall to visit my grandparents A:14) (think) your grandparents 5) ve) in London. B: Yes, they 6) . (do) up until ‘two years ago, but they 7) (move) to the countryside since then A 18). sens (not/be) there. Is it nice? B: It's beautiful there. You must come with us next time. ‘A: Thanks, I'd love to. 5 Complete the sentences using just, yet, already, since, never or ever. Use each word once only. 1 You don't have to clean the car. I've done it. 2 He's got back from work and he's tired Have you met anyone famous? Sue's lived in Australia 2003 Come back later, | haven't finished They've swum in the sea before. Auaw 6 Complete the sentences using the correct question tag. She's at home, .. He hasn't eaten yet, .. I'm late, They aren’t leaving tomorrow, You bought some milk, wawnaResource Activities ( Reading 7 _Read the text and answer the questions. ve ([email protected] ol sex [H-from Peru Hi William, This is the most amazing trip I've ever been on. | feel so lucky to have the opportunity to visit Peru and experience ths. Today, we returned from a four-day journey up to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. At times, | felt really sick, because the air is vety thin at the top of the mountain and itis difficult to breathe, The guides explained that it is altitude sickness and that most people need to stop many times during the journey to rest and feel better Anyway, it was brillant to see where the Incas lived over 500 years ago, Unfortunately, they didn’t have a ‘iting system, but archaeologists have learnt some things about them from the remains of the city. Most Incas were farmers and they were the first people to grow potatoes. We saw a llama (an odd-Jooking animal) and | learnt that the Incas used them to farm the land. They were also interested in art and music and they made jewellery from gold and sitver This has been an experience of a lifetime, and I've got lots of photos to show you. | will be back in England next week, See you soon, Jeremy 1 Where is Jeremy writing from? 5 What vegetable did the Incas grow? 2 Where has he been? 6 What animal did Jeremy see? 3. How did he feel on the journey? 7 What did the Incas make? 4 When did the Incas live there? 8 When will Jeremy return to the UK? Writing G Imagine you are on a trip. Write an email to a friend telling them about your experience. Include the following: © where you are ‘© what you did © how you felt * what you saw You can use the text in Ex. 7 as a model. ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMARLE 4546 Work with student B. Answer Student B’s questions about Jamestown Summer Camp. Then ask Student B questions about Teens Adventure Holidays. JAMESTOWN SUMMER CAMP three-week watersports SPECIAL! Leam how to kayak, build rafts and go white-water rafting. Ages: 9-17 Groups: 3-5 people Rates: $350 includes food and cabin lodgings Contact: Agnes Winters on 212 8751 254 Teens Adventure Holidays what / do? where? when? include / equipment? how / book? ‘©Express Publishingstudent ® eet eth Work with student A. Ask Student A questions about Jamestown Summer Camp. Then answer Student A’s questions about Teens Adventure Holidays. Teens Adventure Holidays Do you want to dive from a waterfall, learn to scuba dive or swim with dolphins? Then Teens Adventure Holidays is just what you are looking for! Join us on our two-week trip to Cancun, Mexico this July. Ages: 14-18 Price: £735 includes plane tickets, accommodation and 2 meals/day (does not include equipment) For more information and to book online, visit our website: www, teensadhol.co.uk Jamestown Summer Camp how long? activities? ages? group sizes? prices? ee eee Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE48 aie) oP} Name: Date: Class: Write an account about the best thing that has ever happened in your life. It could be a holiday you had, the first time you did something, an event/experience your whole family shared, or anything else you can think of - you decide! The Best thing that Has Ever Happened in my Life Now draw or stick a picture here to illustrate your account. @kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLEPlay in groups of 4-6. You need a dice and counters and a watch with a second hand or a timer. Take turns to roll the dice and move your counter the same number of squares as the dice shows. When you land on a square, complete the task. Either you will talk or you may have to ask another student to answer a question. The speaker must talk for at least 10 seconds. 1 Say something you want to do this week. 2 Describe your favourite food. 3| 4 5] Describe the best | Namea place | Name a job you way to spend an | you would like | would lke to evening, to live and say | have and say why. why. 6) Describe a good film. \___ 12) 1 10) 9I 8) 7 Describe your | Describe your | Describea | Say something | Ask the student to] Ask anybody favourite sport. | journey to | fantastic day | you would like to] yourleftwhat | what makes school. out. change in your lite, they think about | them laugh. exams. 13] Ask the student on your right what they like watchit on TV. 14] 15] 16| 17| 18] 19] Name your Describe an Describe a Name a place | Describe your | Ask any student favourite singer | embarrassing | celebration. | you want to visit | best friend’s | to describe their and say why. moment you and say why. character. weekend routine. have had, 20/ ‘Ask any student what they think about doing chores (anes, 22| 2 Name the best | Name your place to.go | favourite subject shopping and | at school and say why. say why. ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMARLE 4950 Vocabulary Where can you hear these expressions? Match them to the places. Does this skirt come in red? I'd like to send this letter to China, please. I'd like some cough medicine, please. How many roses would you like? Crisps are in aisle 10. that necklace in the window? AuRWNo How muc! [aL_J jewelter’s [dL] supermarket [BI] clothes shop [€T_] post office ist’s Grammar 2. Match the partitives with the correct item. [1] box [ZL] packet (30) can [41 jar [SL carton [61] bag orange juice cereal coffee spaghetti sugar Coke 3 Insert a/an or some and then mark each noun as C (Countable) or U (Uncountable). 1 .. cherry .. 2 sugar 3 tea 4 soo. ofange egg Sse bread milk @kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLE 4 Look at the drawing and complete the sentences with the prepositions below: © infront of © above © between ® next to The bank is the toy shop. The traffic light is... the café The music shop is the toy shop. The hospital is the police station, . the café and Choose the correct item. There’s a few/a little cheese left. How many/How much eggs do you need? There’s too much/many milk in my coffee. There are a few/a little oranges left. Fill in the gaps with any, every, some and their compounds. Does Ihave to buy know where Nancy is? . for Tom's birthday. is knocking at the door. about his new car. Peter loves... Fill in: is, are, was or were. Two new schools .. built last year. Athens wn visited by many people every year. The windows ... Cleaned every week. The shop sold for £300,000.rel ce wer} Reading Q _ Read the text and answer the questions. cr d. Harrods is a department store in London, England, It is the biggest Harrods department store in Britain. It started in 1834 when Charles Harrod ‘opened a small shop selling fruit, vegetables and tea. In a short time, people from all over London started coming to the shop. In 1883, Charles's son bought a larger building for the shop and began selling more products. Harrods grew bigger and bigger, and in 1985. the store was sold for £615 million to an Egyptian businessman. Then, in May 2010, Qatar Holding bought it for £1. billion ‘Today, Harrods has got 330 departments that sell many products including clothes, sports equipment, jewellery, food and drink, There are also 28 restaurants and a bank in the Harrods building. More than 300,000 people shop at Harrods on busy days and around 5,000 people from 50 different countries work in the building. You can see many beautiful works of art in the store. In the past, you could even see wild animals in Harrods, including a snake and a lion! Harrods is one of the most famous landmarks in London. It offers a unique shopping experience and is a must for any sightseeing tourist. 1 What type of business is Harrods? 6 How many restaurants are there in the 5 : : Harrods building? 2. In what year did Charles Harrod open his shop? : : : oe 7 How many people come to Harrods on busy 3 What products did Harrods first sell in 18347 days? 4 Who bought Harrods in 1985? 8 What animals could you see in Harrods in 5 5 the past? 5. How many departments has Harrods got today? Writing Q Write a short text about a department store In your country. Include the following: * the name * how it started ‘ what you can see and do © where itis © what it has got there You can use the text in Ex. 8 as a model. ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE 51Pairwork Activities Work with Student B. Ask Student B questions about Fellstown Market. Then answer Student B's questions about Salisbury Town Clean-up Day. Salisbury Town Clean-up Day yy eo @ Soturday 31st January Start: 10 am outside Town Hall Break: 1:30 pm for lunch at Queen's Café on Orchard Sireet. (Lunch free of charge) Everyone welcome! For more information visit: ‘www keepsalisburyclean.com Fellstown Market how many / traders? when / extra stalls? opening times / weekdays? open / Sunday? what time / close / weekends? cece 52 tore PubtaingWork with Student A. Answer Student A’s questions about Fellstown Market. Then ask Student “student Peele Ne UL ‘A questions about Salisbury Town Clean-up Day. eee ee Helistown Market over 200 traders extra stalls at weekends ‘open from 10:30 am - 7:00 pm weekdays. close at 9 pm at weekends Salisbury Town Clean-up Day date? when / start? where / start? lunch / price? how / get / more information? ‘Express Publishing PHOTOCOMABLE 5354 aie) oad Name: Date: Class: Write a shopping guide for visitors about your favourite shop. Say what kind of shop it is and what it sells. Describe what it looks like inside and who works there. Is it large or small? Does it have an interesting history? Why would you recommend shopping there? My Favourite Shop Draw a map of the area where you go shopping and label the buildings. @kxpress Publishing [PHOTOCOPABLEStudents play in teams of 5. Prepare a set of cards with shops and places in a city on them. One member of a team picks up a card and sees the place that is on it. The other members in the team take turns to ask one question each and try to guess where their classmate is going. If they guess correctly, their team wins a point. If they still can’t guess after they have asked all four questions, the point goes to the opposing team. The team which wins 10 points first wins the game. Sample cards: Playground Student A: (looks at his card ~ picture of a post office - and asks) Where am | going? Student B: Can you buy clothes there? Student A: No, you can't Student C: Do they sell newspapers there? Student A: No, they don’t. Student D: Can you buy milk there? Student A: No, you can't. Can you guess where I'm going? Any student from the team: Are you going to a bookshop? Student A: No, I'm not. I'm going to go to the post office ‘Express Publishing [PHOTOCOMABLE 55I780857!'7 79298) lao Express Publishing