Rezolvarea exercitiilor de la UNIT 5
din manualul de limba engleza pentru clasa VIII intitulat UPSTREAM INTERMEDIATE
– Student’s Book, Editura Express Publishing, Autori Virginia Evans si Jenny
Dooley, Editia 2002
UNIT
5: Early to Bed …
Lead-in
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70
Exercise
1 a
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man
healthy, wealthy and wise.
Exercise
1 b
Exercise
1 c
Exercise
2 a
I rarely feel tired.
I never get ill.
I don’t get ill more often than other people.
I sometimes suffer from headaches.
I never suffer from indigestion.
I rarely have any health problems.
I always have a regular sleep pattern.
I always have meals at the same times every day.
Exercise
2 b
A: I’m quite satisfied with my life. I don’t
think I would change anything, really. How about you?
B: I’m quite bored with my life at the moment. I
think I need to do something new. I think I will learn to play tennis.
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Exercise
3 a
The man is looking at the clock. I think he
feels stressed because he has so much work to do. He looks like he wants to
throw his briefcase at the clock.
Exercise
3 b
I think a standard daily routine is important
because it helps me to be organised and do everything I need to in my busy day.
The text says that a standard daily routine is
important because it keeps our body working in harmony, and this helps to keep
us healthy.
Exercise
3 c
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. B
2. Tick is used as a verb and means to work or
function in this sentence.
3. The text says ‘it controls many things, including
our hormones, temperature, immune functions and alertness. It synchronises all
these like a conductor with an orchestra.’
4. The text says “Altering our patterns of
sleeping and waking dramatically affects our immune system.’
5. The text says “We function best with a
regular pattern of sleep and wakefulness that is in tune with our natural
environment.”
6. The text says “Nature’s cues are what keep
our body clocks ticking rhythmically and everything working in harmony.”
Exercise
3 D
Hypothalamus (Greek), hormones (Greek),
psychological (Greek), synchronises (Greek), tempo (Latin), glucose (Greek),
evolution (Latin), revolution (Latin), routine (French), fatigue (French),
negative (French)
Exercise
4
Vocabulary
Practice
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Exercise
5 a
Exercise
5 b
Exercise
5 c
You could suffer from heat stoke on a very hot
day.
You could suffer from a cold if you get wet on a
cold day.
Exercise
6 a
Exercise
6 b
If you have a black eye, you should put some ice
on it.
If you have a sprained wrist, you should put it
in a sling.
If you have travel sickness, you should get some
fresh air.
If you have a pulled muscle, you should rest the
injured part.
If you have food poisoning, you should drink
plenty of fluids.
If you have a sore throat, you should suck on a
throat lozenge.
If you have a streaming cold, you should ask the
doctor to prescribe some medicine.
If you have a nose bleed, you should pinch your
nose.
Exercise
6 c
A: I’ve got a black eye.
B: Really? Why?
A: I was in a fight.
B: You should put some ice on it.
A: I’ve got a sprained wrist.
B: Really? Why?
A: I was playing tennis.
B: You should put it in a sling. etc.
Exercise
7
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Exercise
8
a -5 b-
1 c-6
d-3 e-4 f-2
g-7 h-8 i-9
A: Taking an exam is definitely the second most
stressful situation. I get really nervous! What about you?
B: Well, not being able to sleep at night is the
second most stressful situation for me. I hate tossing and turning all night.
A: And my third most stressful situation has to
be waiting in a queue for a long time. You know, I just hate wasting my
time. etc.
Exercise
9 a
I prefer getting together with friends to going
shopping.
I’d rather go cycling than go to the gym.
I prefer reading a good book to painting.
I’d rather listen to music than play music.
Exercise
9 b
A: I find visiting an art gallery quite
relaxing.
B: Really? I’m not very fond of going to art
galleries, but I’m quite keen on strolling through the park.
A: I really love going hiking.
B: Really? I hate hiking, but I enjoy going to
the cinema.
Exercise
10 a
Exercise
10 b
A. disappointed
B. confused
C. relaxed
Exercise
11
When I saw my first football match I felt very
excited.
When my grandmother was in hospital I felt very
worried. etc.
Exercise
12 a
1. b
2. c
3. e
4. a
5. j
6. h
7. i
8. d
9. g
10. f
Exercise
12 b
· I think Bill is a
perfectionist, because he wants everything to be perfect, and won’t accept
anything that is not as good as it could possible be.
· I wouldn’t say Sarah is arrogant,
because she certainly doesn’t think she is better than other people.
· James is very reliable,
because he can always be trusted to do exactly what you want him to do.
Grammar
in use
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74
Exercise
13
1. f
2. a
3. h
4. d
5. c
6. e
7. g
8. b
Obligation: must(1), have to
Prohibition: mustn’t
Suggestion: ought to, shouldn’t
Necessity: need to, must(3)
Lack of necessity: don’t have to
Exercise
14 a
Doctors must study medicine at university.
Nurses have to do shift work.
Doctors don’t have to visit their patients at
home.
Nurses ought not to be impatient.
Doctors ought to be kind to patients.
Nurses need to enjoy working with people.
Doctors have to work long hours.
Doctors ought to explain treatments to their
patients.
Exercise
14 b
Patients have to listen carefully to their
doctor’s advice.
Patients should tell their doctor what medicines
they are taking.
Patients don’t have to visit their doctor’s
surgery.
Patients mustn’t take any medication without a
doctor’s prescription.
Exercise
15
· You must not enter. You
are not allowed to enter. You might find this sign on a door for staff only.
· You must not eat. Eating
is forbidden. Eating is not allowed here. You might find this sign in a library.
· You must not talk.
Talking is forbidden. You are not allowed to talk. You might find this sign in
an examination hall.
· You must not feed the
animals. Feeding the animals is forbidden. You are not allowed to feed the
animals. You might find this sign at a zoo.
Exercise
16
Athletes have to exercise regularly because they
must keep fit.
Everyone should have a first aid kit at home in
case of an emergency.
Patients with a heart condition must avoid
stress or else they will have a heart attack.
Students have to study very hard or else they
will fail.
Athletes have to exercise regularly in case they
have to compete.
Everyone should have a first aid kit at home because
you never know when they will need it.
Patients with a heart condition must avoid
stress because it is harmful to their health.
Writing
Students must arrive at their lesson on time.
Students must not smoke.
Students must do all their homework.
Students must not eat in the classroom.
Students must always be prepared for class.
Exercise
17
1. request
2. lack of permission
3. permission
4. ability
5. possibility
6. lack of ability
Exercise
18
1. request
2. lack of ability
3. lack of permission
4. possibility
5. permission
Exercise
19
1. d
2. f
3. b
4. a
5. c
6. e
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Exercise
20 a
1. didn’t need to
2. should have/ ought to
have
3. shouldn’t have/ ought
not to have
4. couldn’t have
5. needn’t have
6. should have/ ought to
have
7. needn’t have
8. shouldn’t have/ ought
not to have
9. ought to have/ should
have
10.
didn’t
need to
Exercise
21 a
1. certainty
2. uncertainty
3. certainty
Exercise
22
2. She must be tired.
She
shouldn’t stay up so late at night.
She
must have been studying until late last night.
She
ought to go to bed earlier.
She
could be bored.
3. He must be frustrated.
He
must be at school.
He
could be bored.
He
can’t have finished his homework.
He
ought to study harder.
Exercise
23 a
‘is he’ and ‘didn’t she’ are question tags.
The first question asks for confirmation.
The second sentence asks for information.
We form question tags with the auxiliary or
modal verb from the main sentence and the appropriate subject pronoun.
Exercise
23 b
1. didn’t they
2. has he
3. doesn’t she
4. will you/ won’t you
5. shall we
6. won’t he
7. didn’t you
8. aren’t we
9. won’t he
10. will she
1. confirmation (falling
intonation)
2. information (rising
intonation)
3. confirmation (falling
intonation)
4. confirmation (falling
intonation)
5. information (rising
intonation)
6. confirmation (falling
intonation)
7. information (rising
intonation)
8. confirmation (falling
intonation)
9. confirmation (falling
intonation)
10.
confirmation
(falling intonation)
Exercise
24 a
1. to
2. of
3. on
4. on
5. to
6. on
7. in
8. in
1. exactly the same as sth
2. feel envious because you
do not have sth
3. say very firmly that sth
must be done
4. interested in/ like
5. behave in a friendly/
helpful way towards sth
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Exercise
24 b
1. at
2. in
3. in
4. of
5. of
6. to
7. for
8. in, with
9. in
10. in
Exercise
25
1. away
2. off
3. out
4. up
5. back on
6. down with
7. after
8. for
9. (a)round
Exercise
26
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. D
10. B
11.A
12. D
13. D
14. B
15. A
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Exercise
27
1. and
2. √
3. √
4. to
5. for
6. √
7. on
8. √
9. it
10.
√
11.too
12.
the
13.
they
14.
The
15.
piece
Exercise
28
1. should have told us
2. didn’t have to go
3. don’t need to make
4. made an impression on
5. are not allowed to leave
6. give away the secret
Exercise
29
1. tooth
2. chest
3. finger
4. stomach
5. bones
6. mouth
Exercise
30
1. ice
2. do
3. intention
4. feet
5. hit
Exercise
31
Speaker 1 C
Speaker 2 D
Speaker 3 B
Speaker 4 E
Exercise
32
Exercise
33
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. A
Exercise
34 a
Jack has had an accident.
Jean is in a hurry.
Bill has a splitting headache.
Exercise
34 b
· Jean might be on her way
to work. She could be stuck in a traffic jam. She may be late for a meeting.
She could be talking to her boss on her mobile phone.
· Bill might have been
working very hard. He could have been looking at a computer screen for a long
time. he may have been trying to meet a deadline.
Exercise
34 c
Jean: Why don’t you get up earlier?
Bill: If I were you, I would take an aspirin.
Exercise
35 a
You might hear this dialogue in a doctor’s
surgery.
The woman sounds worried because she is
suffering from stress.
The doctor sounds calm because he is trying to
give advice and help the woman.
Exercise
35 b
1. yes
2. no
3. yes
4. yes
5. no
6. no
Exercise
36 a
A: It would be a good idea if you worked fewer
hours every day. You could also take a few days off.
B: I can’t do that. I’m too busy.
A: Well, you just can’t carry on like this, or
you’ll get really ill. Why don’t you try to set aside some time for yourself
every day when you can relax a bit?
B: I suppose I could try that.
A: Good. I hope that everything will work out
well for you.
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Writing
Exercise
37 a
Untidiness 4
Overwork 3
Noise 2
Faulty appliance 1
Exercise
37 b
1. I’m fed up with this! I
can’t put up with this! I’m sick of this! I’ve had all I can take! I don’t know
what to do!
2. I’m fed up with this! I
can’t put up with this! I’m sick of this! I’ve had all I can take!
3. For crying out loud! I
don’t believe it! Good grief!
4. For crying out loud! I
can’t put up with this! I’m sick of this! I’ve had all I can take!
Exercise
38 a
Exercise
38 b
Doctors use a
stethoscope to listen you your heartbeat.
Pneumonia is a very
serious illness.
We can use a thermometer
to take our temperature.
Asthma attacks can be
caused by an allergy to animal fur or dust.
You should drink lots of
fluids when you have diarrhea.
Physical activity helps
us to stay healthy.
There are many patients
waiting for the doctor.
Don’t forget to take
your medicine.
Regular exercises will
help to keep your muscles strong.
Exercise
39 a
Tina is speaking to the receptionist at Meadows
Surgery.
1. Can I help you?
2. Would you like to see Dr
Jones instead?
3. Does that suit you?
4. Can I take your name,
please?
5. What seems to be the
problem?
Exercise
39 b
Exercise
40 a
Betty probably has the
flu.
1. pale
2. aches
3. the flu
Exercise
40 b
A: Are you okay, Betty? You look a bit pale.
B: Actually, I feel terrible.
A: Oh, what’s wrong?
B: I’ve got a burning feeling in my chest.
A: Sounds to me like heartburn. If I were you, I
would take an antacid tablet.
A: Are you okay, Betty? You look a bit pale.
B: Actually, I feel terrible.
A: Oh, what’s wrong?
B: I can’t stop yawning.
A: Sounds to me like you’re overtired. If I were
you, I would get an early night.
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Naturally
Hot
Exercise
41 a
Both of these places are spots of natural
beauty. They both have something to do with water.
Exercise
41 c
The two pictures show water. Perhaps this water
is warmed naturally by the heat of the Earth.
Exercise
43 a
1. A
2. R
3. A
4. R
5. A
Exercise
43 b
Similarity: Both resorts have
natural hot springs
Difference: Ainsworth Hot Springs
is famous for its caves, whereas Rotorua is famous for its geysers and mud
pools. Rotorua is an active volcano area, whereas Ainsworth Hot Springs is not.
Exercise
43 c
1. form: make up
2. constructed: formed
3. declined: dropped
4. varies: changes
5. humid: damp
6. relieve: ease
7. region: area
Exercise
43 d
Text A: Natural Beauty; Natural Heat; Caves of
Health, etc.
Text B: Thermal Wonderland; Volcanic Health,
etc.
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82
Exercise
46
school newspaper; write an article; pros and
cons of exercising to reduce stress
1. an article
2. other students and
teachers at your school
3. No, because we usually
write a for and against essay in a formal style.
4. Positive: your body will become strong and healthy; you can get rid
of frustration and anger
Negative: exercise can be quite
painful; exercise may cause more stress
Exercise
47 a
· List/ add points: First
of all; Furthermore ; Furthermore
· Show contrast: On the
other hand
· Introduce reasons/
example: Therefore; such as; since
· Introduce a conclusion: In
conclusion
Exercise
47 b
Paragraph 1 presents the topic.
Paragraph 2 gives the arguments for the topic,
together with justifications and examples.
Paragraph 3 gives the arguments against the
topic, together with justifications and examples.
Paragraph 4 summarises the arguments for and
against and gives a balanced opinion.
Exercise
48 a
Exercise
48 b
Paragraph 2: The benefits of physical exercise
are obvious.
Paragraph 3: On the other hand, if you are out
of shape, exercise can be quite painful.
Alternative Paragraph 2: Although exercise may
take a lot of time and effort, it will be worth it in the long run.
Alternative Paragraph 3: However, exercising to
reduce stress does have its disadvantages.
Exercise
48 c
The writer has started the article with a
rhetorical question.
The writer has ended the article with a
quotation.
Alternative beginning: If you take time out of
your busy schedule to exercise regularly, it will be of benefit to both your
physical and mental well-being.
Alternative ending: After all, isn’t it true
that anything is good for you, as long as it’s in moderation?
Exercise
49 a
(2)
Women are getting the message that they are judges by their weight.
The paragraph contains the reference words: thin
women, lose weight, become thin
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Exercise
49 b
Being
overweight can seriously affect your physical health.
Exercise
50
Exercise
51
School magazine; write an article; discussing the advantages and
disadvantages of fast food
Exercise
52 a
1. b - positive
2. d – negative
3. c – positive
4. a - negative
Exercise
52 b
1. Our body needs a
balanced diet; which means that we need some fats, sugars and salt in our diet.
2. Fast food is not healthy
because it doesn’t provide you with enough vitamins and minerals.
3. Fast food is convenient,
since it is available whenever you want it.
4. Fast food contains large
amounts of additives, as it is full of saturated fats and other chemicals.
Exercise
53 a
Main body:
(Para 2): our
bodies need a balanced diet – we need fats, sugars and salt in our diet;
convenient – it’s available whenever you want it
(Para 3): not
healthy – doesn’t provide you with enough vitamins and minerals; large amounts
of additives – full of saturated fats and other chemicals
Conclusion:
Fast food will not harm you provided it is eaten
in moderation.
Exercise
53 b-e
Exercise
54
Exercise
55
· Good health is the most
important thing in life, so it must be guarded carefully.
· Sleeping well is an
important part of good health.
· Health is more important
than wealth.
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