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Work in pairs and discuss. What makes you happy? Read the title of the article below. What things do you think make most people happy? Read the article and check your ideas from Exercise 2. Read the article again. Who talks about the following: Ben (B), Hannah (H) or Laura (L)? 1 Being at home. 2 Something that helps them relax. 3 Being outside. 4 Other people’s happiness. 5 Listening to something. 6 Enjoying bad weather. 7 People going on holiday. 8 Something the author agrees with.

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ast month, I stopped 100 people in the street and asked them what made them happy. Most people told me what I expected – falling in love, spending time with family and friends, money – but a few people had some really interesting answers. My favourites, and their reasons, are below. Ben told me that what really makes him happy is people watching, especially in airports. ‘You see a lot of happiness in airports, especially in the Arrivals area. I love seeing people’s faces as they see their loved ones return from holiday, or the faces of the travellers when they see who is there waiting for them.’ Ben then said, ‘Don’t look for the same happy faces in Departures, though – people there are often stressed or angry because their flights are delayed, or sad because they’re saying goodbye to someone!’

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Hannah told me that what makes her really happy is the sound of the rain. ‘I love it!’ she said. ‘I love hearing the rain falling against my bedroom window when I’m in bed. Firstly, it makes me happy that I’m not outside getting wet, and secondly, I think the sound of rain falling is very calming and it helps me get to sleep at night.’ Finally, on a similar note, Laura told me that she actually loves walking in the rain – the heavier the better! ‘Wild weather, and particularly rain and wind, makes me so happy, and I love being outside in it,’ she said. ‘There’s nothing better than walking along the beach on a stormy day, especially if I’m tired or in a bad mood – it always makes me feel better.’

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Match the words and phrases in bold in the article with their synonyms 1–8. 1 being covered in water 2 looking at what other people are doing 3 friends and family 4 late 5 feeling unhappy or angry 6 the best 7 lots of wind and rain 8 relaxing

1.1 Listen to Peter and Kate being interviewed for the same magazine article. Number the things that make them happy in the order you hear them (1–7). working spending time with family and friends helping other people going on holiday lazy weekends playing with a dog skiing Listen again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences. 1 Peter doesn’t like spending time with his family and friends. 2 Peter prefers to be active at weekends. 3 Peter got married at the top of a mountain. 4 Kate works as a doctor in a children’s hospital. 5 Kate doesn’t love everything about her job. 6 Kate only works Monday to Friday. Complete the extracts with the correct words. Listen to check your answers. 1 … the usual things I suppose … spending with my family and friends … 2 And the exciting feeling you get as you down the side of the mountain … a lot of money … 3 I don’t long hours and at 4 I have to weekends. it for the feeling of joy and 5 But it’s satisfaction I get … , the 6 … even though they’re children are really funny … Work in pairs and discuss. Use language from Exercise 8 to help you. 1 What kind of holidays make you happy? Why? 2 Does your job or what you study make you happy? Why/Why not?

I’m not sure I agree with Laura, but it’s a very good answer. I think my favourite answer is Hannah’s, because that’s what makes me happy, too! © Pearson Education Limited 2016

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Work in pairs and discuss. Which of the jobs in the box are the best/worst? Put them in order. accountant chef personal trainer foreign correspondent

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Read the personal profiles and match a job from Exercise 1 with each person. 1 Tom            3 Sophie            2 Jack            4 Lizzie           

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Tom My dream job is one that pays me a good salary! I don’t mind working under pressure. In fact, I’m motivated by deadlines and I like being busy all the time. I don’t mind sitting at a desk all day. I like working alone and I prefer dealing with numbers than dealing with people. I’m happy to work long hours as long as I get long holidays, too!

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Sophie My dream job is one where I get to go to lots of interesting places, especially places you don’t normally visit on holiday. I’m not keen on doing the same things every day so I want a job with lots of variety and I don’t mind if it’s not 9–5. I don’t mind taking risks or even risking my life as long as I’m doing something worthwhile.

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Lizzie My dream job is one that pays me to do something I absolutely love – exercise! I’m not keen on a 9 –5 job in an office – I prefer the idea of working flexible hours. I can’t stand sitting around all day and I prefer the idea of working in different places – inside and outside. I’m motivated by helping other people achieve their goals and I love seeing the difference I can make.

Find words in the texts that match the definitions 1–8. 1 the time you have to finish something by (Tom) 2 working hard with lots of things to do (Tom)

Jack My dream job is one where I can use my imagination and get my hands dirty. I absolutely love making delicious dishes that look beautiful and that people enjoy eating. I can’t stand the idea of sitting in an office all day. It’s so boring! I love working in a team but I prefer being in charge. I absolutely love working under pressure and seeing fast results.

Read the personal profiles again. Who talks about the following: Tom (T), Jack (J), Sophie (S) or Lizzie (L)? 1 earning a lot of money , 2 working with people 3 travelling for work 4 a dangerous job 5 doing something active 6 being creative 7 being happy to work in an office 8 changing people’s lives

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very tasty (Jack) plates of food (Jack) being the boss (Jack) lots of different things (Sophie) important or useful (Sophie) aims, something you want to achieve in the future (Lizzie)

What do you think are the good things and bad things about working as a chef? Work in pairs and discuss.

2.1 Listen to Marc talking about his job and tick the things he talks about. Does he mention any of your ideas from Exercise 5? working weekends working in a team working under pressure eating delicious food working flexible hours earning a lot of money working in an office Listen again and underline the correct alternative. 1 Marcus decided to leave school when he was sixteen/eighteen. 2 He thought being a chef would be creative/exciting. 3 His feet and legs/arms and legs get tired. 4 The kitchen is usually hot/cold. 5 You have to/don’t have to work closely with the other chefs. 6 He works/doesn’t work long hours. 7 He thinks cooking well is satisfying/boring. 8 He wants/doesn’t want to be his own boss one day. Work in pairs and discuss. What are the best and worst jobs you can think of? Give reasons for your answer.

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Work in pairs and discuss. How do you usually spend your free time? Read the extracts from the Exciting Experiences website and put the experiences in your order of preference (1 = best, 4 = worst). Compare your ideas with a partner.

Photography tour of London at night This tour is perfect for anyone keen on photography – beginners and experienced photographers alike. Spend an evening visiting some of London’s most iconic sights like Big Ben and Piccadilly Circus, and receive expert tips on creating beautiful images after dark. All our guides are local professional photographers who love helping people improve their skills.

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Zookeeper for a day This experience is an animal-lover’s dream! You learn all about the daily routines of lots of different animals from an expert and have plenty of opportunities to get your hands dirty! You work with a zookeeper at a local zoo for a whole day, doing everything from feeding baby penguins and lions to washing African elephants. Your day begins when the animals wake up, so be prepared for an early start!

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Sushi-making class This class teaches you everything you need to know about making sushi from scratch. Learn all about the ingredients and different types of sushi, then prepare four different dishes by yourself. You don’t need to be good at cooking because our teachers are top Japanese chefs who will teach you how to cut the fish and prepare the rice and vegetables to make a delicious, healthy meal. After class, share your mouth-watering creations with your classmates and receive your very own sushi-making kit to take home with you!

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Secret Agent School Are you fed up with doing the same things every weekend? Do something different and spend a day learning all about how to be a spy from real ex-secret agents! They teach you all you need to know, from where to hide cameras to how to crack codes. You get to play with lots of spy gadgets and learn how to defend yourself against evil villains*! *evil villains = the bad characters in a book or film

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Read the extracts again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences. 1 You have to be an experienced photographer to go on the London at night tour. 2 The photography tour guides are all experts. 3 The zookeeper experience is only in the morning. 4 The main ingredients of sushi are meat and rice. 5 On the spy course, you learn how to use a camera. 6 On the spy course, you learn how to protect yourself from bad people.

Find words or phrases in the extracts that have a similar meaning to the definitions below. 1 very famous and popular places (extract 1) 2 useful information or advice from a person who knows a lot about the subject (extract 1) 3 at night (extract 1) 4 lots of chances (extract 2) 5 make something from the beginning (extract 3) 6 absolutely delicious (extract 3) 7 bored or unhappy (extract 4) 8 find an answer (extract 4)

3.1 Listen to James talking to Alison, a salesperson for the Exciting Experiences website. Which experience day is he asking about? Listen again and choose the correct answer. 1 The course is a) all day. b) only in the morning. 2 The trainer a) is a secret agent. b) was a secret agent. 3 You can do the course a) every day. b) on some days.   London. 4 The course is a) near to b) in take lunch with you. 5 You a) have to b) don’t have to 6 You need to wear a) sports shoes. b) smart shoes. The extracts below are from the recording. Match the words and phrases in bold with their meanings a)–f). 1 … it’s very hands-on, you actually get to use spy gadgets like hidden cameras and microphones. 2 You’ll also drive an off-road car, which is the highlight for a lot of people. 3 You use maps and clues and gadgets … 4 … to sneak into a building … 5 I don’t work on Fridays so that suits me. 6 Just wear something comfortable that you won’t mind getting messy. a) practical b) dirty c) is convenient d) go somewhere quietly so nobody sees or hears you e) a piece of information that helps solve a mystery f ) the most interesting or enjoyable thing

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Work in pairs. Choose one of the experience days in Exercise 2 and have a conversation like James and Alison’s. Find out as much information as you can about the experience.

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Work in pairs and discuss. 1 What was your favourite lesson at school? Why did you like it so much? 2 Do you prefer academic subjects like maths and science or vocational subjects like IT and cooking? Why? Read the article about the education system in Finland. What changes is the Finnish government making? Compare your answers in pairs.

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or many years, the education system in Finland has been admired as one of the best in the world. Finland is usually at the top of international league tables for literacy and numeracy. Despite this success, the Finnish government is planning major reforms to the way children and young people are taught. The planned changes are radical: for certain periods of the year, traditional learning by subject will be scrapped and replaced with learning by topic instead. Students will no longer have subject-specific lessons, for example an hour of maths followed by an hour of biology. Instead they will be taught broad topics which include lots of different subjects. For example, pupils might have lessons on the European Union which would include history, geography, foreign languages and economics. They might also study vocational topics, for example based around working in a shop, which would include the subjects necessary for that job, such as English for talking to customers. The format of lessons will also change, with pupils sitting in small groups and working in collaboration to solve problems instead of just sitting listening to their teacher. The reason for the planned changes is to better prepare young people for work. In recent years, jobs have changed due to technological advances, and the Finnish government believes that the education system needs to change to reflect that. Despite some opposition from teachers, the changes have already taken place in several schools. It will be interesting to see if other countries, including the UK, decide to follow in Finland’s footsteps.

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Read the text again and answer the questions. 1 Is the current Finnish education system successful? 2 What are Finnish schools best at in the world? 3 What subjects will pupils learn in a European Union class? 4 What will change about the way pupils sit in the classroom? 5 Why is the Finnish government changing the education system? 6 When will the changes happen?

Match the words/phrases in bold in the article with their meanings 1–10. 1 changes to a system or organisation in order to improve it 2 copy what Finland is doing 3 changes or discoveries in science or technology that bring progress 4 cancelled or stopped 5 dramatic or important 6 including many different kinds of things

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Work in pairs and discuss. Do you think the reforms to the Finnish education system are a good idea? Why/Why not?

4.1 Listen to Tom and Rachel talking about the article. Do they think the reforms are a good idea or a bad idea? Listen again. Who says the following: Tom (T) or Rachel (R)? 1 It’s important to study subjects in detail. 2 It’s easier to learn facts in a traditional class. 3 The reforms will take time to be successful. 4 The reforms will help students learn things at school that will be useful in their everyday lives. 5 University is for learning about real life. 6 The reforms will make the teacher less important. The words/phrases in the box are from the recording. Match the words/phrases with their synonyms 1–8. What a load of rubbish! in depth here and there eventually overnight in context everyday situations what’s the point 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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in a disorganised way immediately normal things that happen all the time aer a long period of time I completely disagree! what is the reason for in a practical way in a lot of detail

Work in pairs and discuss. Do you think the education system in your country is good? How could it be improved? Use language from Exercise 8 to help you.

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Work in pairs and discuss. 1 Have you ever been on a bad holiday? What happened? 2 What other bad things do you think could happen on holiday? Read the article about holiday nightmares. Does it contain any of your ideas from Exercise 1?

Holiday Nightmares

Going on holiday is supposed to be a fun and relaxing break from everyday life, but things don’t always go to plan. We asked readers to tell us about their holiday nightmares.

Sally, Glasgow ‘We booked a cheap and cheerful package holiday with a well-known travel company. We expected to spend a week relaxing by the pool, but the holiday started badly and didn’t improve! First, the flight was delayed for five hours. Then, when we got there, we had to wait ages at the airport for the bus to come and take us to the hotel. Finally, just when we thought things couldn’t get any worse, we arrived at the hotel and saw that part of it was still a building site!’

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Derek, Manchester ‘We rented a holiday cottage through a home-sharing website. First, we forgot the address so it took ages to find the place. Then, when we finally got there, the owner wasn’t there to give us the keys; she was shopping in the next town! We called her, but she didn’t speak any English, and didn’t understand the French we were trying to speak. She eventually arrived, but when she opened the door of the cottage, we saw that the cottage was infested with frogs!’

Gabriella, Cardiff ‘When I was backpacking around South America, I took a ten-hour bus trip. I was having a great time, until they served lunch. About an hour later, everyone got food poisoning and the toilet on the bus didn’t work! Then it started to rain really heavily and the bus broke down in a flood – we had to wait for four hours for a replacement bus! While we were waiting, I got bitten by a spider. Luckily there was a first aid kit on the bus!’

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Read the article again. Who talks about the following: Sally (S), Derek (D) or Gabriella (G)? 1 He/She had difficulties with a foreign language. 2 He/She had problems because of bad weather. 3 He/She hoped to spend his/her holiday doing very little. 4 He/She got attacked by an animal. 5 He/She saw lots of animals. 6 He/She booked his/her holiday on the internet. Find words/phrases in the article that match the synonyms 1–6. 1 things not happening the way you think they will 2 very bad situation(s) 3 not perfect but not terrible 4 a very long time 5 full of 6 an illness you get from eating something bad

5.1 Listen to a radio interview with Gabriella from the article. Does she sound angry or amused about her holiday nightmare? Listen again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 1 The holiday lasted one month. 2 The bus had to wait on the Colombia-Brazil border. 3 The police looked in everyone’s bag. 4 Gabriella’s friend spoke Spanish. 5 The police didn’t find anything in Gabriella’s bag. 6 The police wanted to remember what happened. Look at the extracts from the recording. Choose the correct meaning, a) or b), for the words and phrases in bold. 1 I was backpacking around South America with some mates from uni … a) friends (from) university b) teachers (from) school 2 The police asked everyone to get off the bus so they could do a random baggage check. a) planned look into everyone’s bags b) unplanned look into some people’s bags 3 The police all looked very angry and started shouting at me in Spanish! a) talking loudly b) talking quietly 4 They found some small, ‘suspicious’ bags and they wanted to know what was inside them! a) normal, everyday bags which lots of people carry b) strange, unusual bags which not many people carry 5 So the police saw the funny side of it, too? a) didn’t think it was funny b) thought it was funny 6 That’s hilarious! a) very, very funny b) very, very scary Work in pairs and discuss. Do you prefer going on holiday with your friends or your family? Why?

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Work in pairs and discuss. What sport or exercise do you usually do? Do you do it because you enjoy it or because you want to stay healthy? Read the title of the article. What do you think it is about?

Now trending in health and fitness

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Read the rest of the article. Which exercise class 1 was created to improve fitness for a particular sport? 2 will make you feel like a child again? 3 plays songs from lots of different years? 4 might take a long time to be good at? 5 doesn’t happen in a gym or a swimming pool? 6 is good for people who need more energy? Find words or phrases in the text to match the definitions 1–6. 1 becoming interested in 2 people who love doing exercise 3 make it difficult for your heart and lungs 4 begin something quickly 5 fast and difficult 6 learn how to do something

5 More people are getting into exercising than ever before. With the number of fitness freaks growing, so is the choice of keep-fit classes. Forget about boring running and weights machines at the gym, and try something new, fun and different. Here are four of the latest exercise classes taking the fitness world by storm.

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BOOGIECISE For anyone who loves dancing, this class is a must-try. The class takes place in a nightclub on a dancefloor which not only lights up, but also changes colour! Copy the instructor’s choreographed dance routines while the DJ pumps out classic disco, electro, pop and house music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s.

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SURFERCISE This class was invented by surfers in Hawaii to help them be fitter in the water. It’s basically weight training under water. Using a variety of exercises, you will carry, push and pull weights around a swimming pool. The water makes the workout gentle, but the weights challenge your cardiovascular system.

TRAMPO-LEAN Twice as effective as running, and twice as much fun as karaoke, Trampo-lean involves bouncing around on a trampoline for an hour, doing different exercises the whole time. If you want something to wake you up after a long day at work, or to kick start your weekend, this might be the class for you!

6.1 Listen to somebody talking about Surfercise. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 1 Surfers do Surfercise when there are big waves. 2 You do Surfercise on top of the water. 3 Surfers do Surfercise for fun. 4 The presenter doesn’t want to surf big waves. 5 Surfercise is a low-resistance, high-impact workout. 6 Only fitness freaks can do Surfercise. Read the extracts from the recording below. Match the words and phrases in bold with their synonyms, a)–h). 1 … a friend of mine convinced me to join her … 2 … the website’s pictures almost put me off going … 3 … what appealed to me about Surfercise was the fact that it’s a high-resistance but low-impact workout. 4 … people like me who suffer from bad joints … 5 … could give me long-term health problems as I get older. 6 … it wasn’t just for hardcore fitness freaks … a) difficult/heavy for the body b) very serious c) made me decide d) made me like e) made me not want to f ) continuing for a long period of time into the future g) be in pain because of h) gentle for the body

SCHOOL FIT This class will take you back to the school playground, but also give you a high-intensity, full-body workout. The main equipment for this class is a hula hoop and a skipping rope. It may take you a while to get the hang of it, but you can look forward to superhuman coordination and core strength if you do!

Work in pairs and discuss. Which exercise class would you most like to try? Why?

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Work in pairs and discuss. Do you prefer the idea of gentle or hardcore exercise? Why?

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1 A Work in pairs and discuss. Why do you think people decide to make big life changes? Think about the following ideas. • where they work/study • where they live • what they look like • what they do

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Read the article again and answer the questions. 1 What type of restaurants did Anthony use to eat at? 2 How oen did he use to go on holiday? 3 How long has he been a farmer? 4 What did he buy in the countryside? 5 What did he exchange his suits for? 6 What does he like about the countryside?

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Match the words and phrases in bold in the text with the words and phrases with a similar meaning 1–6. 1 the way you live – your activities, habits, job, etc. 2 exchanged 3 told his employer he was leaving his job 4 in or to a foreign country 5 felt happy and comfortable somewhere 6 pay no attention to something

What do you think is the most important reason to change your life? Why? Read the article about a man who changed his job. What job did Anthony use to do? What does he do now?

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7.1 Listen to Phoebe talking about changes she made to her life. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 1 Phoebe used to work at a small school. 2 Phoebe enjoyed living in London. 3 She used to read on the train on the way to work. 4 She shared a flat with two other teachers. 5 She didn’t use to do very much exercise when she lived in London. 6 Now Phoebe walks to work every day. 7 She goes to the cinema most evenings. 8 She thinks she is healthier than before.

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t’s often said that money doesn’t buy you happiness. Somebody who would definitely agree is thirty-eight-year-old Anthony, an ex-corporate lawyer who swapped his high-flying city lifestyle for a much more relaxed way of life in the beautiful Welsh countryside. Here, Anthony tells us his story. I used to work for a big international law firm in London, dealing in corporate law. I worked really long hours but I didn’t mind because everyone else I knew worked long hours, too, and we made up for it at the weekend! I had a pretty good life; I owned a great flat in a nice neighbourhood, ate out at the most fashionable (and expensive) restaurants and went abroad on holiday at least four times a year. But deep down I had a feeling that something was wrong, that I wasn’t satisfied with something in my life.

6 A Listen again and complete the sentences. 1 I used to spend over an hour on commuting to work each day … … 2 … the carriages were always so ! 3 I really wanted my own 4 I didn’t use to do much exercise because I was ! always onto a crowded train … 5 Instead of running and 6 Since I moved here I’ve yoga … 7 I’m even going on a two-week yoga in Bali …

Then about five years ago, I was visiting friends in the countryside and we walked past a farm advertised for sale. I can’t really explain it, but as I stood there looking at it, I just knew that was where I belonged and needed to be. It sounds silly, but it was such a strong feeling I couldn’t ignore it. So, I went back to London, handed in my notice, sold my flat, bought the farm and swapped my expensive suits for wellies!* It’s not been an easy five years – I didn’t know anything about farming so I’ve had to learn very quickly! I still work very long hours like I used to, but I find my work so satisfying. And I love the peace and quiet of the countryside.

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Match the answers above with words and phrases with similar meanings below. 1 spending time with friends 2 started doing 3 time spent practising an activity in a quiet place 4 trying to fit into a small space 5 the underground trains in London 6 room to do what you want 7 full of people Work in pairs and discuss. What’s your idea of a perfect lifestyle?

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Work in pairs and discuss. 1 How important is money to you? 2 Are you good with money?

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Match the words and phrases in bold in the quiz with their meanings 1–6. 1 money added to your salary, usually a reward for good work 2 sometimes, but not oen 3 money in coins that you don’t need 4 something special that you know you’ll enjoy 5 a container (usually in the shape of a pig) where you save coins 6 spend a lot of money on something

Read the quiz below and choose the best answer for you, A, B or C.

Are you good with money?

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you do? A Spend it all – you weren’t expecting it, so you don’t need to save it. You deserve a treat! B Save it all – it will really boost your savings account and you never know when you might need a bit of extra cash. C Splash out on a couple of things, then save the rest. You’d feel bad if you spent it all. You’re out window-shopping and you see something you really want. What do you do? A Buy it there and then – that’s what credit cards are for! B Leave it – you have enough possessions anyway. C Decide to wait until payday – it’ll still be there in a few weeks. What do you do with your spare change? A Leave it lying around wherever you empty your pockets – in the car, at work, all over the house – and forget about it. B Put it in your piggy bank and pay it into your bank account every few months. C Put it in the charity collection box at the supermarket. You have a credit card which you regularly use. What do you do? A Pay the minimum payment each month – you’ll pay it off next year. B Pay everything off each month – you hate being in debt. C Pay everything off most months, but occasionally you spend too much to be able to pay it all off.

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8.1 Listen to two friends, Ben and Donna, doing the quiz. Make a note of Ben’s answers. Does he mostly answer A, B or C?

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Listen again and answer the questions. 1 Ben thinks Donna is a) good with money. b) bad with money. 2 Donna is a) pleased with her result. b) upset about her result. 3 Ben says he saves extra money for a) Christmas. b) going on holiday. 4 Ben feels a) worried about paying off his credit card. b) relaxed about paying off his credit card. 5 Ben puts his change into a charity box or a) a piggy bank. b) a tips jar. 6 Ben uses his credit card more than usual a) in an emergency. b) when he goes on holiday.

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Look at the extracts from the recording. Choose the correct meaning, a) or b), for the words and phrases in bold. 1 It said I need to be more thriy … a) boring b) careful with money 2 What would you do if you saw something you really wanted but you couldn’t afford it? a) have enough money to pay for something b) have enough room to store something 3 I love my bargains! a) treasure b) something you buy for less than its worth 4 … it makes me feel anxious … a) worried b) excited

Compare your answers in pairs. Did you choose mostly A, B or C? What do you think this says about you? Read the results of the quiz. Match 1–3 with a)–c) 1 Mostly As 2 Mostly Bs 3 Mostly Cs a) You have a pretty good attitude towards money – you’re saving for the future but you’re happy to spend some of your money on yourself and others. Keep up the good work! b) You’re terrible with money, you spend every penny you have and don’t save anything! You need to stop spending and open a savings account soon, or at least buy a piggy bank! c) You’re great with your money! You don’t spend more than you have and you make sure that you save everything you can for a rainy day. But make sure you treat yourself every now and then – you don’t want to become a miser!

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Work in pairs and take turns to ask and answer each other’s questions.

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Work in pairs and discuss. What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever visited? Why? Read the first paragraph of an article about the most beautiful places in the world. Is the article about natural or man-made places?

The world’s most beautiful places Last month we asked our readers to tell us what, in their opinion, were the most beautiful places in the world. Unsurprisingly, most people’s answers were rural, rather than urban places. Here are three of our favourites.

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5 Torridon, Scotland

This breathtaking place had over a hundred votes, and not only from Scottish people. It seems everyone who visits this area in the northwest Highlands of Scotland is blown away by the beauty of its mountains and lochs (the Scottish word for a lake). If you’re ever lucky enough to travel to Scotland, this is one place not to be missed!

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Formentera, Spain/Mediterranean

The tiny island of Formentera is a hidden gem in the popular Balearic archipelago. Only accessible by boat, Formentera is only 19km long, but has some of the most incredible beaches you will find anywhere on the planet. With their brilliant white sand and crystal-clear waters of the most beautiful bluey-green colour, you could easily think you were in the Caribbean, instead of a few miles off the Spanish coastline!

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Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia, Argentina

Definitely one of the coldest places you voted for, the stunning Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina is an enormous piece of ice which is constantly moving towards the freezing cold waters of the Argentino Lake. The glacier can be viewed from many angles, but perhaps the best views are either from an aeroplane or helicopter – only then can you appreciate the sheer scale of it – or from the water, where you may be lucky enough to see inside its amazing ice caves. If you’re planning a visit, don’t forget your camera!

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Read the rest of the article and answer the questions. 1 How many readers thought Torridon was the world’s most beautiful place? 2 Were all Torridon’s votes from people who lived in Scotland? 3 What is the only way to reach Formentera? 4 Where does the writer compare Formentera to? 5 How can you see the full size of Perito Moreno? 6 What does the writer recommend you take with you if you visit Perito Moreno? Match the words/phrases in bold in the text with their meanings 1–6. 1 extremely beautiful 2 in a town or city, not rural 3 extremely big 4 somewhere very special that not many people know about 5 understand the very big size 6 very impressed or pleasantly surprised Work in pairs and discuss. Which of the three places in the text would you most like to visit? Why?

9.1 Listen to Sue and Greg talking about the places they think are the most beautiful in the world. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 1 Greg changes his mind about the place he thinks is the most beautiful. 2 Greg thinks that there are lots of wonderful things to see in Venice. 3 Greg thinks it’s too cold to visit Venice in the winter. 4 Sue has visited Venice before. 5 Sue went to Bagan when she was travelling around Asia. 6 Sue saw Bagan at sunrise from a hot air balloon. Look at the extracts from the recording. Choose the correct meaning, a) or b), for the words and phrases in bold. 1 … it’s cold and misty and romantic. a) foggy b) rainy 2 … Buddhist temples which are over 800 years old a) religious buildings b) statues 3 They’re scattered across the countryside … a) all in one place b) in lots of different places 4 … the golden roofs sparkling beneath me. a) shining in the sunlight b) seeming very small 5 Definitely one for my bucket list! a) a list of things you want to do before you die b) a list of things you would never do Work in pairs and discuss. What places would you put on your bucket list? Why?

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Work in pairs and discuss. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city? Read the article about living in London. Does Claudia mention more advantages or disadvantages?

MY LIFE IN LONDON

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Listen to again. Who talks about the following: Florence (F), Will (W) or both (B)? 1 the cost of public transport 2 different things you can do in London 3 having to stand for a long period of time 4 compares his/her situation with that of his/her friends 5 something that keeps increasing 6 work 7 waiting somewhere for a long time 8 people acting in a rude way

London is widely regarded as one of the greatest cities in the world, but what is it like to actually live there? Claudia Clark moved there as a student 20 years ago and never left. So what made her stay? What I really love about living in London is the fact that it is so cosmopolitan. It’s sometimes described as the ‘capital of the world’ and I think that it’s true; you see people from lots of different countries and you can eat at amazing restaurants of any global cuisine. I think that this mix of people gives London a real buzz unlike anywhere else in Europe. I also really love that there are so many parks in London; it’s an enormous city but you never feel too overwhelmed or stressed out because you can easily escape and lose yourself amongst the trees. Another thing that I like about London is that there’s so much to see and do here; there are loads of museums, galleries and theatres which showcase some the finest art and culture in the world. On the other hand, London can be a tough city to live in, especially if you don’t have much money. The cost of housing here is incredibly high and you often end up living miles away from where you work or study so you have a really long commute. Public transport is also really expensive in London, and it’s really crowded on the buses and the underground, especially at rush hour. And I suppose there’s probably more crime and pollution than you get in smaller towns, but I think that’s the same in all big cities. Overall, I think the positives outweigh the negatives, and I recommend living in London to anyone.

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Read the article again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 1 Claudia likes the fact that London is multicultural. 2 She says you can eat lots of different types of food in London. 3 There aren’t many green spaces in London. 4 She says she finds living in London very stressful. 5 She says that housing is inexpensive. 6 She says that people in London usually live close to where they work. 7 She says public transport is busier at certain times of the day. 8 She thinks there’s more crime in London than in other big cities.

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Listen and check. When do we use the expressions in Exercise 7? 1 to talk about things that annoy us 2 to talk about things we enjoy Complete the sentences so that they are true for you. Compare your sentences with a partner. 1 It gets on my when … it when … 2 I can’t when … 3 It drives me with … 4 I get me when … 5 It me up when … 6 It

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Read the essay again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 1 Connecting on social media is now more common than by telephone. 2 Social media helps raise awareness of social issues. 3 Social media can help people get money to start new companies. 4 Some users of social media spend too much time online. 5 People only look at pictures posted by people they know well. 6 Social media is only used for meeting people online.

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Work in pairs and discuss. What are three advantages and three disadvantages of using social media? Read the essay about social media. Does it mention any of your ideas from Exercise 1?

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Work in pairs and discuss. Do you agree with the author of the essay? Why/Why not?

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11.1 Listen to two people talking about social media and circle the correct answer. 1 Rachel a) knows people living far away. b) only knows people close by. 2 When Rachel moved to a small town she a) knew lots of people there. b) didn’t know anyone there. on a social networking site. 3 Rachel bought a) new things for her home b) a second-hand car 4 Gordon a) uses social media a lot. b) uses social media less than he used to. to keep up with all his social networks. 5 Gordon a) didn’t have enough time b) had plenty of time in the evening. 6 Gordon a) goes online. b) doesn’t go online.

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7 A Complete the extracts with the correct words/phrases. 1 I found out loads of really useful information about what was on … of you … 2 … people trying to get 3 I was spending so much time checking messages … 4 I feel so much better having had a bit of a digital .

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Listen and check. Work in pairs and discuss. Would you like to have a digital detox? Why/Why not?

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Work in pairs and discuss. Why do you think people might want to be famous? Do you think fame is always a positive thing? Read the article about fame. Does it mention any of your ideas?

Who wants to be famous?

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Looking at the number of people who auditioned for TV talent shows in the UK last year, it seems that almost everyone wants to be famous. Of course, fame has lots of benefits: you can make a fortune, travel the world, wear nice clothes, and people admire you. But fame also comes at a cost. There are a lot of downsides, which some people don’t think about until it’s too late. Once you become a star, you never have a moment’s peace. You are hounded by the paparazzi from the moment you leave your house in the morning until you get home at night. You are always under the media spotlight, which puts you under pressure to look and act your best, even when you don’t feel like it. Sometimes you get more attention for the things you do in your private life than you do for acting in a blockbuster film or recording a hit record. Even if you don’t do anything scandalous, some journalists will still write about you. Spreading rumours about celebrities is a great way to sell more newspapers and magazines! And people love reading them – just look at the number of gossip magazines on sale in your local newsagent’s. Overnight success can be difficult to cope with alone and you’re so busy travelling the world, promoting your latest film or record, that you have no time to spend with your loved ones. Even though you make lots of new friends, you don’t know which ones are real friends, and which ones are only interested in your money and fame; it’s difficult to know who you can trust. So, almost everyone wants to be famous, but fame isn’t for everyone. If you’re not careful, hitting the big time could be the worst thing you ever do.

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Read the text again. Are the sentences below true (T) or false (F)? 1 A lot of people wanted to be on TV talent shows last year. 2 You still have time to relax when you’re famous. 3 If you are famous, people will be more interested in your private life than in what you do professionally. 4 Not everything written about celebrities is true. 5 You still have lots of time with your family when you are famous. 6 It can be difficult to make real friends when you are famous.

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12.1 Listen to someone being interviewed about fame. Would he/she like to be famous or not? Listen again and circle the correct answer. 1 The woman very famous already. a) is b) isn’t 2 The woman performs a) at lots of different events. b) at just one type of event. to go on a TV talent show. 3 The woman a) would love b) would hate 4 The woman has got a) no fans. b) lots of fans. 5 The people who watch the woman perform are a) always different. b) always the same. 6 The woman is in a a) rock band. b) pop group. The words and phrases in the box are from the recording. Complete the sentences with the correct words/phrases. take this the wrong way off chance what a coincidence draw the line sell out build up quite a big fan base 1 Please don’t , but I think you looked better with long hair. 2 Thanks to social media, we’ve managed to . Some of them come to every concert we play! 3 I didn’t make a reservation at the restaurant, but they I went there on the had a free table. 4 So you studied English in Dublin, too? – so did I! 5 Some musicians are prepared to and completely change their image to become famous. 6 I’ll sing at almost any event, but I   at children’s birthday parties!

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