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Vocabulary
1. Match the adjectives in I to a suitable noun in II.
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lavish
wealthy
controversial
instant
marvellous
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Choose the correct answer to show you have understood the meaning of the words in italics.
He introduced me to his fiance before / after they got married.
I caught a cold. I need some warm clothes / medicine.
I hope he is willing to punish / help me.
Sherry takes pride in her paintings. She always / never shows them to people.
Mrs Smith gossips a lot about the neighbours / shops.
A talent scout came to the performance looking for a new dancer / manager.
Theyre very wealthy, but they live in a huge / small house.
Take your time. Were leaving in a few hours / immediately.
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family
time
success
hotel
issue
4. Complete each sentence with a suitable collocation. Use the verbs catch, take or go and the words below.
his eye bald charge a photo sight of
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John had to of the football team while the coach was ill.
I want to with my new camera.
I tried to , but he didnt see me.
Some men when theyre young.
I tried to Jim, but there were too many people in the room.
5. Complete the sentences by adding a suitable suffix to the words below. Make any necessary changes.
music disgrace amaze fashion expense confident
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Many teenagers dream about being famous. But what is it like growing up all the time?
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How do child celebrities become adult stars and not collapse under the constant of fame?
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Some, like Daniel Radcliffe and Drew Barrymore, have managed to survive while others are
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by the situation and collapse. Daniel Radcliffe became an star after
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his first Harry Potter film. He has become the of thousands of teenagers, but tries very
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hard not to give the anything to write about. Drew Barrymore, on the other hand, was a
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wild child.She became famous at the age of five. By the age of twenty, her behaviour
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included a three-week marriage. Today, however, she has been able to of her life again.
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Grammar
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the performer arrived, the audience had been waiting for almost an hour.
The teacher has corrected only half the exams .
The builders have been working on the roof .
They rode on the bikes that they had bought .
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Your brother is too young (ride) on your motorbike.
(sail) in rough seas can be very dangerous.
The car needs to be repaired. It (make) strange noises for weeks.
The thief admitted (take) the money.
Sorry! Jeff isnt here right now, but he (leave) you a message.
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7. Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1. The gates opened only a few minutes ago. (just)
The gates .............................................................................................................................. .
2. I didnt put the keys back on the table. (forgot)
I ............................................................................................................................................. .
3. Iris went skydiving for the first time last week. (never)
Until last week, Iris ................................................................................................................ .
4. It started raining last night and its still raining now. (since)
It ............................................................................................................................................ .
5. After ten years of playing the piano, Joanna gave it up. (been)
Joanna .................................................................................................................................. .
6. I hate to see him so frustrated. (cant stand)
I ............................................................................................................................................. .
7. They were tired from walking, so they rested. (stopped)
They ...................................................................................................................................... .
8. Im sure I locked the door when I left the house. (remember)
I ............................................................................................................................................. .
8. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs below.
call receive check build climb appear apply borrow
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9. Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Wesley Autrey, a 50-year-old New Yorker,
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Manhattan with his two young daughters waiting for a train, when a young man fell onto the tracks. Without
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(hesitate), Autrey
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(jump) onto the tracks and pulled the young man to safety.
(approach) the station. Luckily, no one was hurt and Autrey became famous
overnight. He was awarded a lot of money and was asked to give interviews.
He discovered just how many friends and relatives he had. After
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but suddenly his father called him and asked him for money. Autrey claims its not worth
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(be) angry
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the world.
10. Choose the sentence that best follows the original sentence.
1. I stopped drinking coffee.
a. I decided it wasnt healthy.
b. I was very tired.
2. She didnt remember turning off the television.
a. She went back to check.
b. The television was on all day.
3. Have you been working all morning?
a. You looked exhausted.
b. You look exhausted.
4. We had been planning this holiday for months.
a. We will soon go on holiday.
b. We finally went on holiday.
5. The Turner family has been living in that house for ten years.
a. They finally moved.
b. They have finally painted it.
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Writing Practice
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1 R e a d t h e e s s a y t i t l e a n d t h e n o t e s . W h i c h arguments are for the statement in the title and which are
against? Write F (for) or A (against). Then tick ( ) the arguments that the writer includes in the essay.
`Pop stars are good role models for teenagers.'
1.Pop stars motivate young people to work hard. ____ ____
2 Many pop stars are talented artists. ____ ____
3 Pop stars do not work as hard as ordinary people. ____ ____
4 Some pop stars drink a lot and take drugs. ____ ____
5 some pop stars use their fame to help people and good causes. ____ ____
6 Teenagers may think that they must be rich and famous to be successful.
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Many teenagers admire musicians and dream of being like them. However, some people argue that pop stars have a negative
influence. (1) ________________________ ______________________________ I will discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of pop stars as role models.
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, pop stars can inspire young people by showing that hard work can bring
success and encouraging them to pursue exciting goals.
(3) ___________________ many musicians support charities and fight for positive changes in society.
(4) _________________ , the celebrity world may create unrealistic expectations. Teenagers may believe that they cannot be
successful unless they achieve fame and fortune. Furthermore, some pop stars lead unhealthy lifestyles, abusing alcohol or drugs,
for example, which young people may copy.
(5) _________________ , I think pop stars set a good example because they inspire young people and promote good
causes. However, their influence can be dangerous if teenagers place too much emphasis on becoming famous or imitate destructive
behaviour.
2 Read the essay again and complete it with the phrases in the list.
On the one hand '- In this essay - O n t h e o t he r ha nd - I n a d di t io n - All in all
L I N K E R S O F R E AS O N AN D R E S U L T
5. Read the sentences. Which is the correct position for the bold linkers? Write A or B.
1 (A) I haven't got any money and (B) I can't go shopping. (for this reason,)_____
2 (A) the shops are closed (B) I can't buy you a present. (since) _____
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3 (A) many crops have been ruined by the floods. (B) the price of vegetables is going to rise. (As a result,)
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4 (A) she has broken her leg (B) she is shopping for food online. (because) _____
5 (A) there are not many shops in my village. (B) I have to go to the city every week. (this means that) _____
I N T R O D U C I NG AN I D E A O R AR G U M E NT
6 Choose the correct alternatives.
1 It is estimated that / It is said that shopping can improve your mood.
2 It can be argued that / It is estimated that we throw away about 30 per cent of the food we buy.
3 It is estimated that / It can be argued that buying counterfeit goods is the same as shoplifting.
7. These sentences are taken from different for and against essays. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
...... 1. To sum up, I feel that putting people in prison does not help solve crime.
...... 2. On the one hand, limiting the number of cars in the town centre would be inconvenient to the towns residents.
...... 3. It is true that people who take part in reality TV programmes such as Survivor and Big Brother sometimes win
instant fame.
...... 4. The question is, should more practical subjects be added to our educational programme?
...... 5. In conclusion, more and more people today use vitamins and other food supplements.
conclusion,
one hand,
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WRITING TASK
Buying
USEFUL LANGUAGE
Introducing an idea or argument
because
for this reason
this means that
since
as a result
consequently
therefore
Concluding
In conclusion, ...
Writing Template
TITLE
Paragraph 1
Explain that there are two sides to the topic and say what you are going to do in your essay
Look for some expressions that you can use in your introduction.
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Summarize the ideas in your essay and give a conclusion about the topic
Briefly repeat the arguments for and against using different words before giving
your opinion