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c.Suggested Answer Key

Educating Rita is the moving story of a tough, working-class woman who wants to change her life. Rita is a lively hairdresser who wants to do a university degree. This heartwarming film is directed by Lewis Gilbert, who also directed Shirley Valentine. The cast includes Julie Walters as Rita, and Michael Caine as Frank, a disillusioned college lecturer who eventually agrees to help her. Walters gives an unforgettable performance, and Caine, who had to put on a lot of weight and growa beard toplaythe role,is superb,as always.

Far from the Madding Crowd, by Thomas Hardy, tells the timeless story of the beautiful Bathsheba Everdene. The only daughter of a well-to-do farmer, this spoilt and difficult young woman is loved by three men. One is a steady and reliable farmer, one is a wealthy landowner and one is a weak and greedy soldier. This is a dramatic story with many unexpected twists.

The Beatles 1 is a collection of the group’s number one hits from the 1960s. It includes such popular songs as She Loves You, I Want to Hold your Hand,andA Hard Day’s Night.Most of the 27 songs on this CD are unforgettable and timeless, fromthecatchytunesofEleanor Rigby andPaperback Writer to the rich melodies of Yesterday and Hey Jude. If there is anyoneouttherewhohasneverheardoftheBeatles,thisisan excellent introduction.

21Answer Key

1 Released in 1997, Riverdance – Music from the Show features themusicoftheshowthattookplaceduringtheintervalofthe

1994 EurovisionSongContest in Dublin.

2Written by Bill Whelan, each of the 16 tracks on this CD is very beautiful and veryappealing.

3Accused of murdering a man on his boat, the Japanese Americanis eventuallyconvictedof the crime.

4Focusing on this story, the film also includes a number of subplots through which we learn about the historical

background.

5Having a number of unexpected twists, the film as a whole takesyou completely bysurprise.

22a. Answer Key

ñwhothecharacters are

ñwhodirectedthe film/wrote thebook

ñthe mainpoints ofthe plot

b.Suggested answer

Farewell my Concubine (1993) is the story of two Chinese actors during a difficult period in China’s history (1924 – 1977). Dieyi, played by Leslie Cheung, and Xiaolou, played by Zhang Fengyi,havebeenfriendssinceearlychildhoodandeventually become stars in the Chinese opera. The film is beautifully and sensitively directedbyChenKaige.

Girl with a Pearl Earring, by Tracy Chevalier, is set in 17thcentury Delft, a prosperous city in the Netherlands. It tells the imaginary story behind the painting of the same name by Johannes Vermeer. The "girl", Griet, is a maid in the family of the great painter. Griet, quite unintentionally, causes a lot of trouble in the household, and ends up being painted by her master.

23 a. Answer Key

No, they are not consistent. The recommendations do not match thecomments.

b. Answer Key

24Suggested Answer Key

This is an amazing film. The acting is spectacular and the special effects have to be seen to be believed. Best of all, though, this is a film that makes you think. If you let it, it will shake you out of your ordinary, everyday life, and lead you into another dimension. This film isamust. Don’tmiss it!

25Suggested Answer Key

Añ Massive Classics –Music You Can’t Relax To/Label:Virgin Classics/66mins.

ñ19tracks/17classical composers/17th – 20thcentury

ñall tracks noisy and exciting/e.g. Wagner: Ride of the Valkyries, Holst: Mars, the Bringer of War, Orff: Carmina Burana

ñyou will recognise many of these/e.g. Vivaldi: Summer (The Four Seasons), Grieg: In the Hall of the Mountain King (Peer Gynt)

ñforpeopleof allages/easytolisten to

ñCD will be a sell-out/good as a present/ good for everyone/highly recommend

Bñ Sleepless in Seattle/romantic comedy/Tom Hanks and Med Ryan

ñStory of Sam Baldwin (Hanks), lonely widower/and Annie Reed (Ryan), engaged to another man/Baldwin’s son Jonah thinks theyshould marryeach other

ñSet in Seattle/ Jonah calls radio phone-in programme/his father depressed and needs a wife/Annie hears Sam on theradio/falls inlove with him

ñDirected by Nora Ephron/ acting excellent/Hanks and Ryana wonderful screencouple

ñRoss Malinger (Jonah), 9 years old/beautiful and convincingperformance

ñVery enjoyable film/for Hanks and Ryan fans/for anyone who believes that love conquers all/well worth seeing/ don’t missit

C ñ The Little Prince (1943)/Antoine de Saint-Exupery/ translated from French/Katherine Woods (1943)/ small book/timelessmessage

ñStorynarratedbypilot/crashedSaharaDesert/meetslittle princethere

ñLittle prince travels from planet to planet/each planet has one person living on it/ narrator and reader learn prince’s story/learn aboutfriendship, love andtruth

ñChildren’sstory/ actually astoryforeveryone

ñOne of the best-known and popular books in French literature/aclassic

ñBeautifullywritten/beautifullyillustratedbySaint-Exupery himself/certainlytop ofmylist

Unit 10 – The Cycle of Life

b.Suggested Answer Key

1 A: How’syour brother?

B:Oh, his allergyis completely cured.

A:Is your grandmotherstillill?

B:No, she has recoveredfrom theflu.

A:Howis yourbrokentoe?

B:It’s completelymended, thankgoodness.

2A: Howshould I defrostthisfridge?

B:You’d better check theinstructions.

A:I wish I knew how to makepizza!

B:I’vea reallyeasyrecipeIcangive you!

A:CanIgetthismouthwash in the supermarket?

B:No, you need a prescription.

A:I thinkI’d liketo change thesenew sunglasses.

B:Mmm, I hopeyou keptthe receipt.

3A: I thinkI’llturnon the centralheating.

B:Yes,it’s actually freezing outside.

A:Do you think thoseflowerswill beallright?

B:I think so.It’s quite cold in thisroom.

A:I’m not surewhether to take thecaror nor.

B:Don’t. I thinkthe roads might beicy.

A:Oh, what atreat! Freshpeas!

B:Sorry,I’mafraidthey’re frozen.

4A: Whatshould wegivethemasastarter?

B:Mmm,what about avocado salad?

A:ThatwasanamazingdinnerwehadatAnne’s,wasn’tit?

B:After the first course, I felt that I couldn’t eat another thing!

A:Mmmmmmm, these alllook delicious!

B:Yes,Inevercouldresist nibbles!

A:Would youlikeanything else?

B:Mmm, I’dlovesomeicecreamfor dessert.

5A: Whatcanwe put thischicken on?

B:I think it willfit on one ofthebig dinnerplates.

A:Whatareyougoingtocookforyourparentstomorrow?

B:I thought I’dmakeafish dish.

A:What areyou thinking about, Joe?

B:I’mthinkingI’d love another helpingof stew!

A:You shouldn’teatanything!It’s almost dinner time!

B:Oh, I’lljust have onesliceof fruitcake.

2Answer Key

2 A: And whataboutJosephandSandra?

B:Oh, theywerealmost ableto sit up.

A: Isupposetheywerearoundsixorsevenmonths.Isthisthem?

3A: And whataboutPatrick?

B:Oh,allhe didwas eat and sleep.

A: Isuppose hewas around two months.Isthis him?

4A: And whataboutGrandfather?

B:Oh,he hadretiredaboutfifteen yearspreviously.

A:Isuppose hewasaround seventy-five.Isthishim?

5A: Howabout my other grandparents?

B:Oh, theyhad been marriedforforty-five years.

A: Isuppose theywerearoundsixty-five.Isthisthem?

6A: Howabout UncleLarry?

B:Oh,he wasjustabouttogo to secondary school.

A: Isuppose hewas around elevenor twelve.Isthishim?

5Suggested Answer Key

A:I don’t thinkit’s agoodidea toeatpizzaeveryday.

B:No. Thoughit’shigh inprotein,it’salsohighincalories.

A:I thinkwe shouldeatpastaquite often.

B:Yes, I agree. Though it’s high in calories, it’s also high in carbohydrate.

A:I thinkwe shouldeatfish atleastonce a week.

B:Yes,I agree.It’s high in calcium and low in calories.

A:I don’t thinkit’s agoodidea toeatwhitericetoooften.

B:No. Thoughit’shigh incarbohydrate,it’slow inprotein.

A:Idon’tthinkit’sagoodideatoeatchocolatechipcookieseveryday.

B:No. They’re low in protein and high incalories.

A:I thinkwe shouldeatanapple every day.

B:Yes,Iagree.Thoughthey’relowinprotein,they’realsolowinfat.

A:I don’t thinkit’s agoodidea toeatcornflakes every day.

B:No. They’rehigh in carbohydrate and low incalcium.

6Answer Key

1 The island comes to life duringthefestive season. 2 Meatgoes bad if youdon’tputit inthefridge.

3 Jane had the time of her life on holidayin Spain. 4 Mybrother is a couch potato.

5 I’m afraid I’vegota sweet tooth soIfind it hard to lose weight.

Suggested Answer Key

1 Hereallyshouldtrytogiveit up.

2 Whatwouldyou suggest?

3 I was thinking that myself.

4I understandcompletely.

5 I think theywerequiteright.

6That’s always a good idea.

7Oh, I don’tthink Icould do that.

8 You’re right, butwherewillwe find the time?

9Whydon’t you change yourjob?

10Answer Key

1 is themanwhom I

2 eatingsweets in order to

3 a mapin caseyou

4 is giving off a funny

5 eateninthatrestaurantfor

6 because she hadmissedthe

7 to cutout chocolatefrom

8 concertwhichwe saw was

11Answer Key

16 a. Suggested Answer Key

Old(er)peopledoingphysicalexercise/keepingfit/goingbackto study/comparingoldpeopletodaywitholdpeopleinthepast.

b.Suggested Answer Key

A:I think an older person might be interested in travelling to foreigncountries. Whatdoyou think?

B:Yes,Ithink so.Oncethey have plentyof money,of course!

A:I think an older person might be interested in jogging. Whatdoyouthink?

B:Yes,Ithink so.Oncethey’re in good health, ofcourse!

A:I think an older person might be interested in going to the gym. Whatdoyou think?

B:Yes, I think so. Once their heart is in good condition, of course!

A:I think an older person might be interested in doing a course/ going back to study. Whatdo you think?

B:Yes, Ithinkso. Once theyhavegoodeyesight, ofcourse!

A:I think an older person might be interested in learning about computers. Whatdoyou think?

B:Yes, Ithinkso. Once theyhaveanopen mind, ofcourse!

A:I think an older person might be interested in cycling. What do you think?

B:Yes, Ithinkso. Once theyarefairlyfit,of course!

A:I think an older person might be interested in gardening. What do you think?

B:Yes, Ithinkso. Once theyhavegoodknees,of course!

A:I think an older person might be interested in swimming. What do you think?

B:Yes, Ithinkso. Once theylike the water, ofcourse!

A:I think an older person might be interested in weight training.Whatdo you think?

B:Yes,Ithinkso.Oncethey’reingoodshapetobeginwith,of course!

A:I think an older person might be interested in golf. What doyouthink?

B:Yes,Ithinkso.Oncetheycanwalklongdistances,ofcourse!

c.Answer Key

A sporting activities, physical activity, sports, keep-fit equipment,active,healthy

B sport, physical activity, physical fitness, physical exercise, walking, gardening, swimming

C educational,travel,examinations,marks,enquiringmind, adventurous spirit, learning, instructors, programmes, study, biking

D sports, swimming,Cyberspace, physical health

d.Answer Key

e.Suggested Answer Key

I’ve chosen my grandfather. I think that the Elderhostel programme would suit him very well because he loves learning about new things and is a very adventurous person. He would find it hard to choose a programme because he enjoyseverything theydo!

17 a. Suggested Answer Key

1odd (C), trendy(B),handsome(A)

2 own house/flat(C), specific(A),people(B)

3pool (B), food (C), hiking (A)

4quite young (A),fairlyold (C), quiteold(B)

5 not overweight(B),noproblem(A), enjoy (C)

6home (C), school(A), old (B)

7 family(B),society(A),outdoors(C)

8athletics (C),aerobics (A),diving (B)

c.Suggested Answer Key

1 A: That’syourDadwhen hewas eighteen.

B:Wow!Hewasreallyhandsome!Helooksdifferentnow.

A:Wait till you’re in your fifties!

A:That’syour Dad whenhe was eighteen.

B:Wow!Helooks quite trendy!

A: Yes,healwaysliked dressing well.

2A: Oh, Ihate it when peoplesmokein restaurants!

B: Well, youhavebad habits,too.

A: Yes,but they don’taffect other people’shealth!

A:Do you have to smoke?

B:Look, Icansmoke in myownhouse,can’t I?

A:I supposeso.

3A: So, what are you going to do about getting more exercise?

B:Well, I’ve decidedtojoin a walking club.

A: Greatidea!

A:You’re looking a bitthin,youknow.

B:Mmmm,I’mgoingtoeat larger mealsfrom now on.

A:You wouldn’twant to lose anymoreweight.

4A: I’vebeen offered a specialpackage ifI retirenow.

B:Atfifty-five?That’sfantastic!Ihopeyou’regoingtotakeit!

A:Mmmm,I’m notsure.

A:I was thinking about taking early retirement.

B:Oh, Ithinkyoushould goon untilyou’resixty-five.

A:Itmightbe nice tohave somefreetime.

5A: You’llhavetochangeallyoureatinghabits,youknow.

B: Oh, that won’tbedifficultforme.

A: Just wait!

A:Youreallyshouldn’thaveathirdsliceofchocolatecake!

B:Oh,I’mnot overweight!

A: So why are all yourclothes sotight?

6A: Tom, why haveyounot doneyourhomework?

B:Emmmmm...Ihadtovisitmygrandmotherlastnight.

A:Hmmm. Well, make sureit’sdone by tomorrow.

A:Brian, willyouhelpmewash thecarthisevening?

B:Iwashopingtogoout,Dad.Wouldtomorrowmorning beokay?

A: Yes,sure.

7A: Whydo youwantto bea farmer?

B:Well,myfather’safarmer,andI’veneverwantedtodo anything else.

A: Mmmm,I can understandthat.

A:Do you want to be a farmer because you like working withanimals?

B:No, it’sbecause Iloveworkingoutdoors.

A: Ah,Isee.

8A: Areyou goingtothesix-thirtyaerobics class?

B:No, I’ll go to the seven-fifteen. I want to do some stretchingexercisesfirst.

A: Okay, see you!

A:Do you thinkthe ground’sa bit slippy this evening?

B:Mmm, maybe it’s last night’srain.

A: It’s particularly badon the insidetrack.

18a./b./c./d. SeeTapescript Section – Unit 10, Ex. 18. e. Answer Key

ñUsesa variety ofadjectives A

ñCovers the firstpart ofthetaskonly B

ñHesitates excessively B

ñJustifies his/heranswers A

ñMakescorrect useof modal verbs A

19a. Answer Key

Expressesannoyance A

Expressesresignation B

Disagrees and makes asuggestion A

b.Suggested Answer Key

A:Don’t you hate it when people throw litter on the street and dumptheir rubbishanywhere?

B:Oh,is itreally worthmakingafussaboutit?

A:I don’t know, but we can always write to the newspapers. Wecan speakto peoplewhenwe see themdoing it.

c. Suggested Answer Key

A:Ihatethewaypeopleparktheircarswheretheyshouldn’t!

B:Well, there’s nothing wecandoaboutit really.

A:Of course there is! We can take down their registration numbers and reportthem tothe police.

A:Ican’t standitwhenpeople jumpthe queue inthebank!

B:Well, whatcanwe do?

A:There’s always something we can do! We can go up to themandsay something.

A:It really bugs me whenshop assistants are rude!

B:Well, there’s nothing wecandoaboutit really.

A:Ofcourse thereis!Wecan walk out of the shop.

ñPeople hum loudly when playing their walkman on the bus/askthemtostop

ñPeople eat crisps during a film or play/ tell them they’re annoying us

ñYoung people don’t give their seat to older people on the bus/suggestthattheydo

20Suggested Answer Key

I would be grateful if you could send me some details about the job.

Iwould liketoknowhow oldIhave to be.

Iwouldappreciateit ifyoucouldlet me knowwhat kindof jobit is. Iaminterested in finding outwhich island Iwillbe working on. Could you tell me which monthsIwill have to work?

Could you let me knowhowmany hours I willhavetowork? Iwouldliketoknow howmuch thejob pays.

21Suggested Answer Key

DearTim,

I just had to write and say thanks for inviting me down for the weekend toyour place in thecountry.

I’m really sorry, but I’ve arranged to go on a fishing trip that weekendandit’stoolatetobackoutnow.YouknowhowmadIam aboutfishingandthisis achance Ijust can’t miss!

22Suggested Answer Key

The task is to write a report making suggestions on how the coffee bar couldattractmoreyoung people.

CFacilities

Suggested Answer Key

We need to change our opening hours and extend them. There is nopointinbeingopenfrom5.00PM,asyoungpeopledonotwant to come in so early. If we opened two hours later and closed two hours later, at 12.00, we would attract a lot more young people, wholiketo stayoutlate.

23 a. Suggested Answer Key

1 He drove his father’s car, although/even though/in spite of

the factthat/buthehasn’t/hadn’t passedhisdriving test.

2They wanted to buy a new car, even though/although/ in spite of thefact that/but itwas too expensive.

3Julie didn’t go on the cruise,/because/since she couldn’t affordit.

4Hebecame achef because/since helovescooking.

5We had to pay for the meal even though/although/in

spite of thefact that/but we didn’tenjoyit.

6He didn’t graduate from school, although/but he’s a wealthy man today.

In spite of the fact that/Even though/Although he didn’t graduate fromschool,he’s awealthy man today.

b.Suggested Answer Key

1 The main advantage is that you can go wherever you like, whenever youlike.

2 People of all ages are finding that it is much easier and muchmoreconvenientto"shop"fromthecomfortoftheir ownhomes.

3 The main disadvantageis the noise.

4 This is because more and more people are discovering the many advantages of stayingintheir owncountry.

5 One of the most important of these is using alternative sources ofenergy.

6First impressions are almost totally based on what people see andthismeans your clothes,hairandshoes.

24 a. Suggested Answer Key

In the first picture, I can see a river or a canal which is very crowded.Icanseepeopleinsmallboatswearingbighats.One boat is full of large green vegetables like cabbages. I can see reflections in the water.

I can hear people calling to each other, and the sound of oars inthewater.

I can smell fish frying in the houses beside the river, and I can smellthe wood, which iswarminthe sun.

I feel like a stranger, because everything is very new to me. I also feel excited, because I want to learn about this new cultureandIknow it willbe a challenge.

ñTheweather:humid

ñThepeople: busy

ñTheirclothes: brightly-coloured

ñThemerchants:noisy

ñTheatmosphere: exciting

In the second picture, I can see clear, blue sea, and an island in the distance. The sky is blue with a lot of white clouds. In the foreground, there is a kind of jetty, or pier, made of wood, and I think there is a boat tied up. There is a fishing net on the ground andalarge green bush.Alsoonthepier Ican seesome kindof fishing equipment,butI don’t know what it is.

I can hear the sound of small waves against the pier and the side of the boat. I can hear the fishermen’s voices in the distance.I can hear theoccasional splashof a fish jumping.

There is the smell of fish from the net and the boat. I can smell the perfumefrom the flowersonthebush.

Ifeelverypeacefulandlazy.Ijustwanttositandadmiretheview.

ñTheweather:hot

ñTheview: stunning

ñThesand:golden

ñThe sea:turquoise

ñTheclouds: fluffy

ñTheisland: mysterious

b.Suggested Answer Key

I awoke that first, hot morning in Thailand to the noisy hustle and bustle of the merchants outside my small hotel room. I couldn’twaittoseewhatwasgoingon,soIjumpedoutofbed and threw open the window which looked onto the narrow stretch of river below. The sight was unbelievable. Women in colourful traditional clothes and straw hats were paddling their wooden boats down the river in order to buy fresh fruit, vegetables and fish from the various merchants. The exotic smells and sounds of the floating market filled the humid air, and I rushed outbecause I wanted to bepartof them.

Jane couldn’t remember anything about what had happened next.Shelearntfromhermotherafterwardsthatshehadbeen taken to hospital in an ambulance, and that she was unconscious there for ten days. When she regained consciousness, she felt miserable. She didn’t think she would ever get her life back together again. It was her mother who encouraged her notto give up.

Jane spent many months in hospital. Her cuts gradually healed and her broken bones mended slowly. Finally, one day she realised that she felt positive and optimistic. Soon after this, the day came that she had been waiting for: she could go home.Sheknewnowthattherewasstillalifetherewaitingfor her and she was goingto recoverfully and liveit!

Books: dull read (N), gripping novel (P), dramatic twist (P), [thrillingplot(P)]

Films: fast-paced film (P), thrilling plot (P), poor acting (N), [dramatictwist(P)]

CDs: catchytune(P), richsound (P), weaklyrics (N)

b.Suggested Answer Key

Films: ñ GreenCard ñ Meetthe Parents Books: ñ Lord Jim ñ The Pearl

CDs: ñ Chicago ñ Giantsof Jazz

Green Card is about a Frenchman who marries an American woman he doesn’t know, in order to be a legal resident in the USA. The woman marries him because she needs a husband, inorderto be able torentan apartment witha roof garden.

Meet the Parents is a comedy about a young man meeting theparents ofthe girlhe lovesandwants tomarry.

Lord Jim, by Joseph Conrad, is the story of an English boy who becomesa sailor when heis veryyoung.

The Pearl, by John Steinbeck, tells the story of a Mexican pearl fisherman and his family. They are very poor, but one day he findsalargepearl. Thischanges their livesforever.

Chicago istheCDofthemusicfromthefilmofthesamename. Giants of Jazz has old jazz favourites by Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday.

Forthoseofyouwholikeromanticcomedy,Green Card isamust! Meet the Parents is a silly film and not very believable. Wait untilitcomes outon video.

I wouldn’t recommend Lord Jim because it is slow-moving and a boretoread.

The Pearl seems to be a simple story, but in fact there is a lot moreto itthanfirst meetsthe eye. Giveit achance.

The music from Chicago is fantastic. I definitely recommend thatyou addthisCDtoyour collection!

Giants of Jazz isamust for alljazzlovers!

Practice Test

Paper 1 – Reading

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

15 A 16 E 17 H 18 D 19 F 20 G

Part 4

Paper 2 – Writing

Part 1

1Formal letter

Language: Polite, formal style throughout. Information given in task should be rephrased. Formal greeting and ending (Dear Mr Murphy, ...Yours sincerely,).

Content:

ñIntroduction: Reference to advertisement, expression of interest,reason forwriting(toask information).

ñMain body: (1 or 2 paragraphs) – (Indirect) questions as directed in rubric about:

–requirements - hours, dates, languages,experience

–whatis offered - salary,foreigntravel

ñConclusion: Referencetofuturecontact, closingremarks

Part 2

2Article

Language: Semi-formal, lively, personal style, range of descriptive vocabulary.

Content:

ñEye-catching title

ñIntroduction: Interesting opening remarks, identify favourite holidayresort.

ñMain body: (1 or 2 paragraphs) Attractions of holiday resort (e.g. location,naturalbeauty,facilities, nightlife, etc.)

ñConclusion: Closing remarks e.g. summarise points, recommendvisiting the resort.

3Story

Language: Narrative style, past tenses, range of descriptive vocabulary, timewords/phrases, could include some direct speech.

Content:

ñCatchy title

ñIntroduction: Must begin with sentence given in rubric, set scene.

ñMain body: (1 or 2 paragraphs) Chronological account of eventsandreactionsleadingup to climaxevent.

ñConclusion: Reactions/feelings/final comments.

4Informal Letter

Language: Informal style (e.g. short forms, colloquial language, phrasal verbs etc). Informal greeting and ending (Dear Penny, ........

Bestwishes/Love/Yours,Bill).

Content:

ñIntroduction: Opening remarks, reference to penfriend’s letter, reason forwriting.

ñMain body: (1 or 2 paragraphs) Descriptive details about new houseandnewschoolincludingfeelings about them.

ñConclusion: Closing remarks (e.g. reference to future events/ letter/contact)

Paper 3 – Use of English

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

31... hadn’t/had notseen Janet for...

32... sold mehisold...

33... tohavemycostume made ...

34...aren’t/are not allowed to talk...

35...JonathannorLynne speak(s) ...

36...whose father isa ...

37...the housework bedone ...

38...has difficulty in understanding ...

39...advisedmetotake...

40...him if he knew ...

Part 4

Part 5

Paper 4 – Listening

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

19 A 20 C 21 B 22 D 23 F

Part 4

Paper 5 – Speaking

Part 1

ñdetails of local facilities (sports/entertainment/educational) for youngpeople

ñreference to size and brief description of family (members, their ages, occupations)

ñbrief description of activities enjoyed with family (e.g. eating, discussing,excursionsetc)

Part 2

a.(Student A - 1 minute)

–name activities (rafting/mountain climbing)

–mention similarities between pictures (both outdoor activities, extreme sports, element of danger/risk/excitement, physically strenuous, needfor care,protective clothing, etc)

–mention differences between pictures (water/mountain, fast/slow, group/alone, equipment: boat+oars/rope+special boots etc)

–describe probable feelings (e.g excited, frightened, exhausted, determinedetc)

b.(Student B - approx. 20 seconds)

Answer yes orno withbriefreasons

c.(Student B - 1 minute)

–name forms oftransport(train/bus)

–mention similarities between pictures ( both getting off, businesspeople,smartclothes)

–mention differences between pictures (man/women, grey hair/brown hair, carrying briefcase and raincoat/looking at watch,onstationplatform/onpavementoutside)

–express preference for train or bus and give reasons (e.g. faster, morecomfortable, can walkaround,no traffic jams)

d.(Student A - approx. 20 seconds)

Describe usual way of travelling to work/school (e.g. by bus, by metro, bycar, onfoot, by bicycle and expand with relevant details)

Part 3

(Students A and B - 3 minutes)

–Discuss usefulness ofall itemspictured

e.g. alarm clock – to wake up to catch buses/boats, join morning tours

travel diary – to note down experiences and impressions, to rememberlater

plugs and adaptors – to use electrical equipment e.g. mobile phone charger, hairdryer, electric shaver; adaptors needed if socketsdifferentfrom at home

tickets–essential for travelling by plane/train/boat sunglasses – toprotecteyes if sunny, especiallyinsummer suitcase – tocarry clothesandotherpersonalitems passport– essential for travelling to anothercountry

–Suggesttwomoreuseful items and explain usefulness e.g. sunhat– to avoidsunstroke in summer

camera –totakepicturesof people and sights

Part 4

(Answersshouldbe extendedwith reasons,detailsetc)

ñsay which country and give reasons (e.g. because you know the language, have read about it, seen pictures, a friend went there, a friend lives thereetc)

ñdescribe plans needed before holiday ( e.g. decide where to go, how to travel, exact route, where to stay, how long to spend there, what sights toseeetc)

ñexpress agreement or disagreement with reasons and explain what can be learnt (e.g. learn about other cultures, how other people live and think, learn about geography and history of country, learn the language, learn about yourself) or why we don’t learn (e.g. just relaxing,on holiday)

ñAnswer yes or no with reasons (e.g. to understand signs, communicate, shop, order food, make a good impression etc; may not be necessary – an international language like English may be enough forbasics)

ñDescribeplaces tourists goandtheir attractions

ñExpress agreement or disagreement with reasons (e.g. problems created by tourism such as overcrowding in small places, corruption of local culture by foreign culture, environmental problems ofover-development,litterandnoise, riseinpricesetc)