Lesson1

1 I'm not really into football.

2 She writes books for a living.

3 Last year I was lucky enough to win a prize.

4 All successful people have to make sacrifices.

5 We broadened our horizons by going travelling.

6 Many retired people take up golf.

7 What do you do for a living?

8 Next year I hope to achieve my goals.

Lesson 2

1 I had a really relaxing weekend. I sat in front of the fire for two days.

2 Young people these days have unhealthy diets. They eat too much fatty food.

3 Many students find exams stressful because their future career may depend on the results.

4 Industrial areas may be richer, but they are also more polluted than agricultural areas.

5 Office workers often have a sedentary lifestyle; they sit in front of the computer all day.

6 No jobs are completely stress-free. Everyone is under some kind of pressure.

7 Being healthy is much more important than being rich.

8 Before you eat the fruit, check that it is clean.

Lesson 3

1 Whenever I go out, my dog always wants to be taken for a walk.

2 Mr Bolt has worked as a surgeon for ten years. He was previously a doctor.

3 I always get up at the same time of day, even at weekends.

4 The wedding service finishes at 3 p.m. Afterwards there will be a reception in the town hall.

5 The concert finished earlier than expected because of the power cut.

6 Every time I hear this song it reminds me of my childhood.

7 There was an economic recession. Subsequently several businesses went bankrupt.

8 Armstrong's walk on the moon was a great achievement. No one had done it before.

Lesson 4

1 When I was rich he liked me. Now I'm poor he doesn't even return my calls. He's a fair-weather friend.

2 I've never met my penfriend but I feel as if I know her really well.

3 All my workmates will be at the office party but I hope we don't talk about business.

4 I know hundreds of people but I only have a few close friends who I confide in.

5 I advertised for a flatmate because I couldn't afford the rent on my own.

6 I never copy my homework from my classmates.

7 He met his girlfriend on holiday. Two years later they were married.

8 We spent hours chatting about life, and I discovered that he was my soulmate.

Lesson 5

1 I hate it when tourists moan about English trains.

2 You may ask questions later but please don't interrupt the lecture.

3 People love to gossip about the lives of the rich and famous.

4 She has been my best friend for years, so I often confide in her.

5 Let's have an informal chat about your promotion.

6 I don't mind being criticised. It might be useful to learn from my mistakes.

7 When the English want to make small talk, they talk about the weather.

8 During the meeting the Chief Executive invited the Personnel Manager to give his opinion.

Lesson 6

1

A: They seemed to have a lot in common.

B: That's what I thought until they got divorced.

2

A: I'd hate to be famous. Famous people are always in the public eye.

B: True. But fame doesn't last very long.

3

A: I've fallen in love with an astronaut who I met in a bar.

B: How on earth did you two get together?

4

A: My boyfriend and I live and work together. I never have any time alone.

B: Maybe you should consider spending some time apart.

Lesson 7

When I was at school I was quite naughty. I never ^1.obeyed the rules and I never did my

^2.homework either. A group of us always played ^3.truant on a Friday. We never ^4.got into serious trouble, though. We weren't really bad children; we just liked taking ^5.time off. I once got

^6. caught riding a bicycle the wrong way down the street. The police told my parents. They weren't really angry but they did ^7. punish me: I had to

^8. do the chores for a week.

Lesson 8

1 He has acted in several sitcoms and at some famous theatres.

2 I like Joan because she makes me laugh.

3 Brian told me a joke last night, but I'd heard it before.

4 In the end Lucille had the last laugh: she poisoned her unfaithful husband.

5 People say Mick's funny but I never get his jokes.

6 I've never found his films funny but I still like them.

7 We went to see a stand-up comedian last night. She was brilliant.

8 It was a lovely party. I haven't had so much fun for years.

Lesson 9

1 There are plenty of places to go clubbing in Ibiza - I've never seen so many discos!

2 On Sundays I like to have a lie-in.

3 We can always do a bit of window-shopping on Oxford Street if we run out of money.

4 When I'm back in New York I like to catch up with old friends.

5 I learnt to cook because I couldn't afford to eat out every night.

6 I'm going to do some DIY this weekend. The cupboards need fixing.

7 I get frustrated when I surf the Net. I'd rather go to a library.

8 I'm too tired to go out tonight. Can we stay in for a change?

Lesson 10

1 A book editor must have a good eye for detail.

2 The project was so complicated it took a lot of co-ordination to make it succeed.

3 A good teacher is able to motivate her students even if they are tired or fed up.

4 Before giving the lecture you must research your topic thoroughly.

5 They chose me as the boss because I can run this company efficiently.

6 She has worked in this field for twenty years, so she is sufficiently experienced.

7 The best part of the job is developing ideas and making them marketable products.

8 The boss's managerial skills were so poor that no-one wanted to work on his team.

Lesson 11

1 A programme in which famous people are interviewed in a studio.

c) a chat show

2 A regular TV series with the same group of characters.

a) a soap opera

3 A programme that investigates a real issue.

c) a documentary

4 An exciting film usually about crime or mystery.

a) a thriller

5 A programme which gives information about animals or the environment.

b) a nature programme

6 A short piece of film designed to sell you something.

c) an advert

7 A piece of television especially for young people.

a) a children's programme

8 A programme which tests how much you know.

c) a quiz show

Lesson 12

To make vegetable stir-fry, first ^1. chop mushrooms, peppers and other vegetables into small pieces. Put a little butter into a pan and when it has ^2. melted, ^3. fry some garlic and onions in the butter. After ^4. adding a spoonful of oil to the pan, ^5. mix the vegetables in with the garlic and onions. When the vegetables are cooked, ^6. serve them on a bed of rice.

Lesson 13

1 I asked him but he just shrugged his shoulders. He didn't know.

2 Well done! You deserve a pat on the back.

3 Last night the leaders shook hands and sat down to discuss the future.

4 It's no use pointing your finger at me. I'm innocent.

5 Sometimes she winks at me. That's when I know she isn't serious.

6 Keep your fingers crossed. We've got an exam tomorrow.

7 At the airport she waved goodbye to her grandmother.

8 You should bow your head when you meet the Queen.

Lesson 14

1 Rio di Janeiro's carnival has a worldwide reputation.

2 The city centre is surrounded by pleasant suburban housing.

3 Frankfurt is renowned for its book fair.

4 The city is within easy reach of two international airports.

5 The airport is on the outskirts of Bogota.

6 The country's economy is thriving because of its successful industries.

7 You can't travel around China in only a week because it's a vast country

8 The conference centre is located in the middle of the city.

Lesson 15

1 A person who is addicted to work: [workaholic]

2 For twenty four hours without stopping: [round the clock]

3 A person who is more active at night than during the day: [a night owl]

4 A work period divided into two parts, with a long break: [a split shift]

5 To keep staying up late at night, then getting up early for work: [burn the candle at both ends]

6 A person who likes to get up and be active early in the morning: [an early bird]

7 Work very late into the night: [burn the midnight oil]

8 Regularly start work early and finish late: [work long hours]

Lesson 16

1 What a thoughtful boy. He visits his old aunt every day and cooks for her.

2 You have to be pushy to be a sales representative. Never give up.

3 Make sure you don't hurt Carrie's feelings. She's very sensitive.

4 Some sports stars are so big-headed that they only talk about themselves.

5 Our teacher is very easy-going. She doesn't mind if we're late or forget our homework.

6 All the characters are so dull that you'll be asleep after the first act.

7 Ian is so moody. One minute he's smiling, the next minute he's furious.

8 Politicians have a view on everything. It's their job to be opinionated.

Lesson 17

A: You're ^1. bright and breezy today. Have you had some good news?

B: Yes. I've got a day off work. I can ^2. chill out all day!

A: Lucy screams at Mike whenever he does something wrong. She's so ^3. hot-tempered.

B: I know. And Mike screams back. You know ^4.stormy marriages like that don't last long.

A: Bill's very unemotional, isn't he? He's rather a ^5.cold character.

B: Yes. And he talks for hours about nothing. I've never met anyone so ^6. dull.

Lesson 18

A: This coat only costs £2. I think it's very good

^1. value for money.

B: But look at it. It's horrible! It's only ^2. worth £1!

A: When I was a student I tried to ^3. save money by shopping in cheap markets.

B: Me too. But I always ^4. ran out of money before I could buy anything nice.

A: My mother doesn't give me much ^5. pocket money.

B: Wait till you start working. Then you'll ^6. earn good money for yourself.

A: I'm collecting coins to try and ^7. raise money for the Modern Art Gallery.

B: What a ^8. waste of money! I hate modern art!

Lesson 19

1 Her car broke down in the countryside.

2 It was a terrible fire. Several buildings burnt down / burned down.

3 The waiter knocked over the glass and spilled red wine all over the customer.

4 The stadium filled up very quickly with people. By 1.00pm it was packed.

5 I tried to help her cheer up but she's still crying.

6 The idea of boxing is to knock out your opponent.

7 I'm not surprised you are always tripping up. Those boots are too big for you.

8 She wrote off her car when she crashed into the wall.

Lesson 20

1 The weather was so terrible that we decided to come home.

2 I had never seen such a beautiful woman.

3 I am getting a little bit tired of this.

4 I've hardly ever seen him play so badly.

5 He is such a kind man.

6 She was slightly taller than average.

7 He is an absolutely brilliant tennis player.

8 John is so lazy that he hasn't even started his homework.

Lesson 21

1 Police managed to safely destroy the bomb before it went off.

2 Two men had to be rescued from the river after trying to save their dog from drowning.

3 The volcano erupted in the early hours of the morning.

4 Civil war broke out as the army tried to take control of the government.

5 Aid charities were helping to deliver food to the starving people.

6 Scientists believe that the discovery could be a breakthrough for the prevention of AIDS.

7 The country suffered many years of devastating drought.

8 The earthquake reached 5.8 on the Richter scale.

Lesson 22

1 Unfortunately you don't find so many buskers playing music on the tube any more.

2 They have stopped traffic going through the market square, so that now there are only pedestrians.

3 The streets of London are filled with homeless people asking for money to help them find food and shelter for the night.

4 If you go to the market you can find ­­­ fortune tellers who will tell you all about your future love-life and money prospects.

5 There are far too many cars filled with angry drivers on the roads nowadays.

6 You need to be careful where you park the car, or you might meet a traffic warden who will give you a parking ticket.

7 I often stop to buy a cigarette lighter or a flower from one of the many street vendors.

Lesson 23

1 A shoplifter is someone who takes things from a shop without paying.

2 A murderer kills someone deliberately and illegally.

3 A hitman is a criminal who is paid to kill somebody.

4 A kidnapper takes someone away illegally and imprisons them, often for money or some political purpose.

5 A pickpocket may take your purse or wallet from your bag without you noticing.

6 A mugger may attack a victim in a public place in order to steal money from him.

7 A smuggler takes something or someone across a border illegally.

8 A hijacker may take control of an aircraft in order to achieve a political aim.

Lesson 24

A: The house is so ^1. messy. There are things everywhere!

B: I know. It really needs ^2. tidying but we never seem to have the time.

A: Why don't we start by ^3. throwing away some of the rubbish? That old computer for example, it

^4. doesn't work so why keep it?

B: Tom said he might be able to ^5. fix it for me.

A: OK. But what about some of these old clothes? Look, that jacket is ^6. torn. You can't wear that any more.

B: But it's my favourite. It just needs ^7. mending and then it'll be fine.

A: All right, you win. Shall we have some coffee?

B: Good idea. I hope you like it black though ­- the milk is ^8. off. I think we'd better throw it away!

Lesson 25

1 It drives me crazy when he always arrives late.

2 Loud disco music really gets on my nerves.

3 I just can't stand it when she loses her temper like that.

4 It is such a relief to know that we'll get the cheque soon.

5 Linda finds it very stressful having to work such long hours.

6 I love it when they come to stay.

7 It really annoys me when she calls every five minutes to ask how I am.

8 It's comforting to have the TV on for company when I am alone in the house.

Lesson 26

1 A small flat with just one room, and its own bathroom:

c) a studio flat

2 A piece of material designed to cover a small area of the floor:

b) a rug

3 Part of the house which is underground:

b) the basement

4 A room which is very small and full of things:

a) cramped

5 A house which lets in a lot of cold air from outside:

c) draughty

6 Something which has already been used before you buy it:

b) second-hand

7 A room which has very little furniture in it:

a) minimalist

8 A house which is a long way from any other houses or shops:

b) isolated

Lesson 27

1 In UK English the tube is

b) an underground train.

2 In UK English the pavement is

c) the part of the road with pedestrians on it.

3 In US English you can fill up your car at the

a) gas station.

4 In UK English, you wear your `pants'

b) under your trousers.

5 In US English you ask for your ____ when you want to pay.

c) check

6 In US English it's a `cookie', in UK English it's

b) a biscuit.

7 In UK English you get in a _____ to go to the 39^th floor.

a) lift

8 Americans call the period after the summer

c) fall.

Lesson 28

1 A small insect which is usually red with black spots.

b) a ladybird

2 A large sea fish which has sharp teeth and can attack man.

a) a shark

3 A reptile with a very long, thin tail, and no legs.

c) a snake

4 An animal which is hunted, killed and eaten by another animal.

a) prey

5 The mark left on a surface when an animal, or person, walks there.

c) footprint

6 To become aware of something even when you cannot see or hear it.

b) to sense

7 A machine which can react to light, heat, sound or pressure to indicate change.

a) a sensor

8 A living thing, such as an animal, that can move around.

b) a creature

Lesson 29

1 Having a snack in the afternoon helps keep me going.

2 Playing tennis takes Tony's mind off any problems at work.

3 Receiving an e-mail from a close friend always cheers me up.

4 My girlfriend has a hot bath at the end of the day which makes her feel better.

5 Taking a few deep breaths helps to calm him down.

6 Lucy has two strong coffees in the morning to help her get through the day.

Lesson 30

1 Sleepless nights are common for parents with a young baby who cries a lot and needs feeding.

2 Being a teenager can be difficult as you expect your parents to start treating you like an adult, but they don't.

3 You have to watch your toddler carefully when he starts to walk, as he can easily get into trouble.

4 One of the nice things about being a senior citizen is that you don't have to work any more, and you get free public transport.

5 Young adults often try out a few different jobs after school or university, before they settle into a career.

6 There is a lot of traffic in the mornings as parents take their kids to school.

7 Being a thirty-something is great. You have left behind the troubles of your twenties, but don't feel the pressure of your forties.

8 One of the joys of being middle-aged is when your children start to have children of their own.

Lesson 31

1 The road is too narrow. It needs widening.

2 How heavy is it? We'll need to weigh it to find out.

3 The harbour has been deepened to allow the ferries in.

4 Amy had her short skirt lengthened to suit the new fashion.

5 To construct a bridge across it, we will need to know the width of the river.

6 Mount Kilimanjaro is over 5,800 metres high.

7 This suitcase is so heavy that I can hardly pick it up.

Lesson 32

1

A: I loved the music in The English Patient.

B: Me too, I even bought the soundtrack.

2

A: The photography was spectacular.

B: Yes, the film was set in a naturally beautiful location.

3

A: `La Dolce Vita' is one of those very special old films.

B: Yes. It was made by Fellini, who is my favourite film director.

4

A: Harry Potter was a very successful movie.

B: Yes, and the young actors all gave such convincing performances.

5

A: Computers have changed the face of the cinema industry.

B: I know. Almost anything can be achieved by using advanced special effects.

6

A: I was dying to know what would happen next.

B: Yes, there was a great feeling of suspense.

7

A: I would love to visit Hollywood.

B: You could sit in the bars and restaurants, hoping to meet the famous stars.

8

A: The main actors performed terribly if you ask me.

B: I'd agree. The supporting actors were far better.

Lesson 33

1 The problem is my car's very old and always breaks down.

2 I am so busy nowadays, and having a dishwasher really saves me time.

3 I couldn't live without my mobile phone. It's absolutely indispensable.

4 I was given an electric bottle-opener but, to be honest, it's not very useful.

5 My computer is always causing problems so I keep having to call the IT expert to help.

6 If you look after the battery well, and keep the machine oiled, it will help things run smoothly.

7 It is an old model but it is very reliable so it won't give you any trouble.

8 The problem with e-mail is that you write so many messages to each other that it really wastes time.

Lesson 34

1 Oh, not again! This is my second pair today, and I've just made another hole in them. [tights]

2 I need a new pair for the gym. I like those ones with the air in the soles. [trainers]

3 These trousers are far too big. You could almost fit two people inside them! [baggy]

4 I don't think you should wear all those colours and patterns together. Why not try something more simple? [plain]

5 I usually wear one to work when I need to look smart. [suit]

6 I can hardly walk in these shoes. They are so uncomfortable. [high-heels]

7 I can't believe Jim went for a job interview wearing his old jeans and a dirty T-shirt. He always looks such a mess. [scruffy]

8 Why don't you wear that beautiful evening dress? The dark red colour would suit your hair. [burgundy]

Lesson 35

1 Mike assured me that the report would be ready by today.

2 The company claim that it won't make any difference to the price, but I don't believe them.

3 If Bruce insists, you will just have to rewrite the document as he says.

4 We tried to warn you that this would happen, but you wouldn't listen.

5 Julie denies having any previous involvement with the company.

6 Lynne argued against making any changes to the paper.

7 We were careful to point out the mistakes they had made earlier.

8 In the end they confessed to having encouraged Paulo to leave.

Lesson 36

1 The Mystery of the Masked Invader: [thriller]

2 The Prime Minister, by David Smith: [biography]

3 Robbie Williams, by Robbie Williams: [autobiography]

4 1001 Recipes for Busy People: [cookery book]

5 2003 Diary: [diary]

6 The Quick Guide to Copenhagen: [guidebook]

7 Instructions for the Toshiba Series 24001 computer: [manual]

8 Facts for the Millennium: [encyclopedia]

Lesson 37

1 How do you deal with all the problems you come across at work?

2 Being a manager, I am responsible for the work of everyone in the department.

3 It can be difficult to cope with my boss when he is in a bad mood.

4 The management are particularly concerned about the fall in sales.

5 In order to get things done I need to concentrate on one project at a time.

6 As part of my job I liaise with colleagues in other parts of the world.

7 The marketing department are very proud of what they have managed to achieve.

8 These companies specialise in the manufacture of mechanical parts.

Lesson 38

1 I can't make up my mind whether to go or not.

2 I have got to learn this poem by heart.

3 Sitting in traffic really gets on my nerves.

4 If Lynne accepts the promotion, she will have her hands full.

5 Would you like me to give you a hand with that?

6 She doesn't see eye to eye with her manager.

7 The children were beginning to get out of hand.

8 It broke her heart to leave the old house.

Lesson 39

A: I might ^1. sign up for an evening course in computer skills.

B: Are you sure? You ^2. gave up the last course after only a few weeks.

A: You have ^3. put off this meeting several times already. Are you certain you can make it this time?

B: Absolutely. I promise I won't ^4. let you down.

A: I can't believe he ^5. turned down the offer.

B: I know. Most people wouldn't want to ^6. miss out on an opportunity like that.

A: If we ^7. set out early enough we should get there in time for the wedding.

B: That is if everything ^8. comes off as we have planned.

Lesson 40

1 Would you like to come with us to the cinema?

c) I'd love to.

2 I'm sorry I'm late.

b) That's all right.

3 It's really kind of you to have us to stay.

a) It's a pleasure.

4 I got the job!

c) Well done! Congratulations!

5 Their house has been flooded and they've lost everything.

b) How awful!

6 It was lovely to meet you.

a) See you again soon.

7 Thank you so much for the flowers.

b) You're welcome.

8 Can I get you something to eat?

a) That'd be lovely.

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