Rezolvarea
exercitiilor de la Unit 9: PLANNET ISSUES din manualul de limba
engleza intitulat UPSTREAM UPPER INTERMEDIATE, Student’s Book, Editura
Express Publishing, Autori Bob Obee si
Virginia Evans, Editia 2003
UPSTREAM UPPER INTERMEDIATE
UNIT 9
LEAD-IN
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ex 1 / page
159
a).
overuse of
pesticides
climate
change
urban
development
global
warming
genetically
modified (GM) foods
toxic waste
solar/ wind
power
recycling
scheme
b).
A: Do you have any idea what
genetically modified foods are?
B: I haven’t got a clue!
A: Do you know anything about global
warming?
B: I might be wrong, but I think it
is the rise in the temperature of the planet.
A: Can you tell me what a recycling
scheme is?
B: I’m not sure, but I think it has to
do with using paper and glass again.
c).
recycling
scheme, solar/ wind power
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A: I believe
that the overuse of pesticides is the issue we need to deal with first because
they can be very dangerous to our health.
B: Do you
think so? What worries me most is toxic waste because it could be dangerous for
thousands of years to come. etc
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a).
A. We
recycle most of our household waste. 1
X 2 X
3 √
B. Recycling
is too expensive and time consuming. 1
√ 2 X
3 X
C.
Governments should impose laws about recycling.
1 X 2 X 3 √
D. Recycling
is the most important way of saving the environment. 1 X 2
X 3 √
b).
· I strongly
agree with Speaker 3. Recycling is quick and cheap and most importantly, it
saves energy. To add to that, it reduces a lot of waste safely. The government
should impose laws about recycling because it plays the most important role in
helping the environment.
· I agree with
Speaker 2. I believe that recycling should be part of our lives, but I do not
think that we should go as far as to impose laws.
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· Human beings
are responsible for the destruction of the environment. I agree, because it is
well known that we cause pollution of the air, land and sea. We cut down
forests to build houses and factories and are using up the world’s natural
resources.
· We will
suffer from the pollution that we cause. I agree, because we may because ill if
we eat foot full of chemicals or if we live in a city with bad air pollution.
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160
a).
The title
probably refers to the fact that Antarctica
has preserved evidence of the natural history of our planet.
b).
· scientists:
Scientists work in the Antarctic doing research.
· expeditions:
There are expeditions to the Antarctic to explore its secrets.
· global
change: The Antarctic may give us an understanding of global change.
· fossils:
Fossils may be well preserved in Antarctica .
· climate
change: Climate change may affect Antarctica ,
causing ice to melt.
· sea level:
Ice melting in Antarctica may contribute to
changes in sea level.
· environmental
awareness: We may get to know more about our environment from research in Antarctica .
· fishing:
Fishing in the Antarctic should controlled.
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a).
The people
who live in Antarctica are probably scientists
doing research.
b).
A. something
illegal in relation to waste
B. reasons
why the Antarctic is one of the most controlled regions in the world, in terms
of conservation and pollution
C. mention
of hobbies in Antarctica
D. what
future studies have revealed so far
E. mention
of pollution in the Antarctic
F. what
other function it (Antarctica ) has
G. a group
of people of another nationality
H. name of
the approach
c).
1. D
2. B
3. H
4. E
5. A
6. F
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a).
500,000 =
the age of the ice
1911 = the
year the first people reached the South Pole
1960s = the
year when people started to realise how important the Antarctic is
27 = the
number of countries that have sent scientist to the Antarctic
10,000 = the
number of years for which we have information on climate change
4 = the
thickness of the ice sheet in kilometers
3.7 = how
think the layer of ice covering a lake is in kilometres
b).
· Antarctic
secrets unveiled
· Environmental
Journey to the White Continent
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a).
expedition:
scientific journey
preserved:
conserved
evolved:
developed
sediment:
residue, remains
currently:
now
regulation:
rule
breed:
reproduce
commercial
fishing: catching fish to sell for profit
warning:
caution
b).
all year
round (line 8)
come to
realise (line 10)
global
warming (line 25)
crucial role
(line 15)
ozone layer
(line 24)
ultimate
challenge (line 5)
strictly
limited (lines 38-39)
marine
pollution (lines 42-43)
major issues
(lines 46-47)
sea level
(line 47)
drive to
extinction (line 30)
severe
measures (line 38)
environmental
impact (line 40)
1. I like
swimming in the summer, but some people go swimming in the sea all year round.
2. Severe
measures should be taken to protect the environment.
3.
Sunbathing is more dangerous now because the ozone layer is much thinner.
4. Some rare
species of animals may be driven to extinction is hunting is not stopped.
5. One cause
of marine pollution is factory waste being pumped into the sea.
c).
be one of
the causes of: contribute to
considers:
takes account of
has all the
answer regarding: holds the key to
kind: sort
were ahead
of: beat
damage:
cause harm to
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a).
· it has
preserved valuable evidence of the natural history of our planet
· fossils show
how life evolved
· analyzing
sediment from different lakes makes it possible to collect information on
climate change
· the ice
sheet is a climate and pollution record for the last 500,000 years
· it provides
information about what is happening to the ozone layer
· species are
protected
· marine
pollution is controlled
The Antarctic is a region of great
importance due to the fact that it provides us with valuable information on the
natural history of our planet. Fossils are a sign of how life on Earth has
evolved and sediment from different lakes enables us to learn about climate
change. Furthermore, the ice sheet is a climate and pollution record for the
last 500,000 years and the Antarctic gives us information about the ozone layer
and global warming. The fact that a number of species are protected and marine
pollution is controlled adds to the importance of the Antarctic for the
protection of our planet.
b).
Today I was
assigned the task of researching Antarctic animals. First we set off to an
island just two-thirds of a mile away. After reaching the island my fellow
scientists started making observations and writing down important information.
While they recorded the data I randomly chose a penguin for my crew to test.
The penguin was tagged and some measurements were taken. Tracking devices were
placed on the penguin’s back. The penguin will be tracked for weeks and perhaps
months. After we were finished we boarded the ship and headed out to sea to
measure marine pollution.
c).
- We finally reached our goal, the South Pole, today. We are
exhausted and cold but in good spirits. We have achieved what explorers
have been trying to do for over a hundred years. We put up the Norwegian
flag to mark the spot and felt very proud. Obviously the British team have
been delayed so it’s a big day for
- The
icy wind is testing our endurance to the limits, but despite the difficult
conditions, we cannot fail to be amazed by the whole area. The ice sheet
must be extremely thick and there are several huge lakes. The main
inhabitants of the region are penguins – thousands of them. We also saw
more seals today – there are obviously many species breeding here.
LANGUAGE
FOCUS
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a).
A. nuclear
power
B.
endangered species
C.
deforestation
D. air
pollution
b).
Speaker 1: F
(plant, toxic, waste, explosion)
Speaker 2: C
(weather patterns, temperatures rise)
Speaker 3: A
(poisonous chemicals, mix with water, clouds, polluted rain)
Speaker 4: E
(coal, oil, energy)
Speaker 5: B
(eating, insecticides, pesticides, spray on fruit and vegetables)
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a).
1. aware
2. packaging
3. farming
4. energy forms
5. ecosystem
6. bank
7. protection
8. reserve,
habitat
9. laws
10. warnings
b).
A: I think
we should all grow our own fruit and vegetables.
B: I think
that’s a very good idea. We should all use environmentally friendly products,
too.
A: Yes, and
I think we should all use bicycles as often as possible.
B: Well, I
don’t think that’s very practical. But I do think we should all water our
plants and gardens with bath water.
A: That’s a
great idea!
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A: The second
report is about how the ozone layer over Antarctica
has become 10% smaller.
B: Yes …
perhaps the hole has shrunk because people are using fewer harmful products
these days.
A: The third
report is about the increase in number of humpback whales in the South Pacific.
B: Yes …
perhaps the whales are able to breed because hunters are not allowed to kill
them anymore.
A: The
fourth report is probably about how the Australian government are taking
measures to preserve the Great Barrier Reef .
B: Yes …
perhaps the governments have introduced laws to protect the reef, or started
conservation programmes to protect it.
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1. destruction
(= the act of destroying sth; devastation = severe destruction)
2. damage (=
unpleasant effects caused by sb/sth; (a) disaster = a bad accident,
catastrophe)
3. consequences
(=results; effects = changes)
4. resources
(=valuable materials such as oil, coat, etc; sources = where sth comes from)
5. famine
(=large numbers of people suffering from starvation; starvation = extreme
suffering caused by lack of food)
6. rubbish (=
waste, litter; residue = a small amount of sth remaining after the rest of it
has gone)
7. (toxic)
waste (= (poisonous) used are not wanted any more; sewage = dirty water)
8. pollute (=to
make water/air/ land dirty/ dangerous; contaminate = to make sth dirty/
harmful)
9. deposit (=to
place sth somewhere; discard = to throw sth away)
10.
decline (= reduction, downturn; lowering = to make sth lower)
11.natural
(=related to nature; physical = related to the body, shape/ size of sth)
12.
scheme (= plan; schedule = timetable)
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a).
1. uses up:
consumes
2. give up:
stop using
3. cutting
down: reducing
4. end up with:
have as a result
5. thrown away:
got rid of
6. wrapped up:
covered
7. look out
for: be alert in order to find
8. end up:
finish
b).
1. I could give
up eating GM food.
2. I could cut
down on the use of my car.
3. I shouldn’t
throw away paper bags.
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a).
take effect
(= to produce intended results)
toxic waste
(= poisonous waste products from factories, etc.)
energy
crisis = (=the storage of fossil fuels and alternative sources of energy)
short supply
(= limited amount)
environmentally
friendly (= not harmful to the environment)
genetically
engineered (= sth that has been altered by changing the genes)
make a
difference (= have a big effect on sth)
face
extinction (=almost die out)
b).
1. toxic waste
2. take effect
3. face
extinction
4. short supply
5. environmentally
friendly
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1. of
2. in
3. under
4. by
5. of
6. to
7. under
8. from
9. in
10.
in
1. We should
not dispose of batteries with ordinary rubbish.
2. Animals that
live in the wild enjoy a free and natural life.
3. The levels
of pollution in the area are under control.
4. The world’s
climate is affected by global warming.
5. There is a
lack of information about the long-term effects of GM foods.
6. Eating
genetically modified food may be harmful to your health.
7. The
ecosystem is under threat.
8. Many people
suffer from asthma due to the high levels of smog in big cities and towns.
9. Some rare
species are in danger of extinction.
10.
Many animals are not happy living in captivity.
LISTENING AND
SPEAKING
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1. A major
tourist attraction, a nice holiday resort
B profit,
whale watching benefits
C importance of whale preservation,
protection
2. A our
demands, we are fed up with …
B our
earnings, it is difficult to work …
C the streets are …, we are unable to
drive …
3. A I am
fuming, this is disgraceful
B I totally
understand, we have to realise …
C I really don’t know to …/ it is
complicated
4. A leaflet/
newspaper
B mayor,
information about …
C timetable, facilities, sales
5. A pollution,
local residents’ complaints
B
overcrowded, lack of green
C educational needs, build schools
6. A on … and
on …, both days
B only on …,
one day
C on a daily basis, every single day
7. A my class,
the students
B the
committee, they take part
C my children, family
8. A I really
can’t believe that, not sure
B amazing
result, enthusiastic
C I feel let down, it’s a pity
b).
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. B
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a).
I think the Eden
b).
I think they
take their names from the climatic conditions and the kinds of plants that grow
there.
c).
1. daily basis
2. universal
garden
3. in one day
4. huge
greenhouse
5. waterfalls
6. rainfall
7. West Africa
8. dry and
dusty
9. charity
10.
5 percent
d).
The
importance of these projects lies in the fact that they are a guarantee for the
future protection of our environment.
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164
a).
Student A:
In the first picture I can see a woman who is recycling some paper, whereas in
the second picture, there are a number of people who are demonstrating against
something to do with the environment. I suppose that both of the pictures
involve people who wish to help the environment in their own way. I’d say that recycling
is a better way of helping the environment since it is directly related to its
protection and it has direct results on our lives. Protesting can also bring
about change as far as environmental protection is concerned, but I think that
if we work individually to recycle and protect the environment, we will have
better results.
b).
Student B: I
think the most important thing people could do is save energy by always turning
of electrical equipment after use, for example. Also, we should be very careful
where we throw our rubbish. We should never throw litter on the ground or in the
sea.
c).
Student B:
In the first picture there is a man who is cutting down a huge tree, whereas in
the second picture I can see a farmer using pesticides to spray his field. Both
of them contribute to damaging the ecosystem. To begin with, cutting down
trees, depending on the number, of course, may result in floods and in the
extinction of rare species. The use of pesticides, on the other hand, is very
dangerous for our health, and contaminates the land and the water as well. I
think that pesticides cause more damage, because chemicals poison the
environment.
d).
Student A:
People harm the environment in many ways. Our cars and machines contribute to
the smog found in most big cities and towns. Our seas are polluted not only by
oil from big ships, but also by the fact that we dump our rubbish at sea.
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164
· Repeats
ideas and language: B
· Covers all
points in the question: A, B
· Talks about
one picture more than the other: B
· Uses natural
hesitation: A, B
· Uses rich vocabulary:
A
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164
a).
· Oh, it’s
just horrible!
· The very
thought of it makes me sick.
b).
A: Did you
know that most people in big cities use private cars to commute?
B: But
that’s so irresponsible! And what’s the point? Public transport is good these
days.
A: Mmmm.
Does it get you down?
B: Yes, it
does.
A: Well,
maybe people will see sense, before it’s too late.
A: Did you
know that most businesses use paper that is not recycled?
B: Oh, it’s
just ridiculous! And what’s the point? It’s very easy to get recycled paper
nowadays.
A: Mmmm.
Does it worry you?
B: Yes, it
does.
A: Well,
maybe we can do something, before it is too late.
A: I read
somewhere recently that almost all cosmetics companies use animal testing.
B: Oh, it’s
so cruel! And what’s the point? Many non-animal tests could be used instead.
A: Mmmm.
Does it depress you?
B: Yes, it
does. I can’t bear to think about it.
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164
· A: I believe
we should all join an environmental group.
B: Why bother?
· A: You don’t
eat organic food, do you?
B: So what?
· A: I am
going to organise a protest about the closure of the zoo.
B: That’ll
make it worse.
· A: The
government is not funding the recycling project anymore.
B: What a
shame!
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a).
A: I think
that the text must be about a method of preserving seeds from plants. The first
picture shows a hand holding a selection of seeds, and the second and third
pictures show buildings. These must be places where seeds are preserved.
B: Yes, I
think you’re right. The buildings must be science institutes where people do
research and the seeds must be kept there in special containers.
b).
I think that
the text is about a process of collecting and storing seeds in order to stop
plant species from dying out. They will be used for medical research, to
produce more food in developing countries, and for replanting in the natural
habitats of endangered animals.
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166
I expect to
find the words: extinction, preserve, conserve, technology, plants, botanist,
storage, future and dried, frozen and stored. I don’t expect to find the words
sea or museum in the text.
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a).
1. C (lines
7-9)
2. B (lines
18-19)
3. A (lines
21-25)
4. D (lines
30-37)
5. B (lines
45-49)
6. B (lines
55-60)
7. A (lines
72-79)
b).
a
science magazine, newspaper
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a).
such precious resources refers to
the world’s remaining (270,000) plant species
this aim refers to saving the seeds of over
24,000 species of plant life
these seeds (I.37) refers to
seeds from remote places
these seeds (I.48) refers to
the ones that cannot be dried and stored in seed banks in the usual way
we refers to scientists at the bank
this way refers to storing them and
preserving them for the future
b).
extinct:
died out, vanished
advancing:
growing
estimate:
calculate approximately
under
threat: in danger, at risk
housed:
kept, stored
preserving:
saving, protecting
set up:
establish
negotiating:
reaching an agreement after discussion
sorted:
organised, arranged
regenerate:
grow again
conserve:
protect
per year:
every year
developing
world: poor countries with few industries
restore:
re-establish
released:
set free
extracted:
removed
diversity:
variety
If measures
are not taken, this species is going to be extinct
soon.
Technology
is advancing at an incredible rate.
She estimates that it will take her a
couple of hours to complete the test.
Many animals
species are under threat.
The zoo houses a great number of endangered
animals.
The
scientists are doing their best to preserve
the rare plant species.
The shelter
was set up to look after stray
animals.
Local
businesses are negotiating with the
council about the plans for the recycling factory.
The lists
are sorted in alphabetical order.
Botanists
are hoping to be able to regenerate
the seeds soon.
If you use
energy efficient light bulbs, this will help to conserve energy.
Two thousand
requests per year are made for seeds
to be used in research.
Famine and
unemployment are major problems in the developing
world.
The project
is hoping to restore the natural
habitat for local wildlife.
The owl was released to the wild after its wing had
healed.
The
chemicals, which are extracted from
the flowers, are used in medicine.
There is a
great diversity of plant life on our
planet.
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167
A: Do you
think the Millennium Seed Bank Projects is important?
B: Yes, I do.
It preserves seeds that are under threat of extinction and so protects the
ecosystem. Also, it contributes a great deal in medical research and in the
advancement of the developing world.
A: Do you
know of any endangered species in your country? What is being done to protect
them?
B: Karetta
karetta is a kind of sea turtle, which is a protected species on the island of Zante ,
Greece
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167
· It prevents
the loss of precious resources
· Scientists
collect rare seeds from all over the world and store them
· Seeds are
sorted, separated, cleaned, dried, stored
· Scientists
hope to be able to regenerate seeds in their natural environments
· Deals with
requests from organisations to use the seeds for medical research
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167
· Environmental
protection
· Research in
medicine
· Social
aspect/ help the developing world
· Promote
visit to the Bank
· Ask for
volunteers
ENGLISH IN
USE
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168
1. d
2. b
3. f
4. a
5. c
6. e
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2. The prime
Minister is to deliver a speech on Monday.
3. The city
is bound to/ is certain to/ is sure to introduce a new recycling project.
4. The corporation
is about to face bankruptcy/ is on the verge of bankruptcy due to the toxic
waste scandal.
5. The
volunteers are to/are bound to clean up the river within the next six months.
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I hope more
people will be environmentally aware in the future.
I’m afraid
that many endangered animals will be extinct in the future.
I hope that more
people will use solar power.
Environmentally
speaking, I’m afraid that things will get worse before they get better.
I hope that
everyone will stop wearing fur coats.
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1. or else
2. on condition
that
3. supposing
4. But for
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1. There might
be cleaner air if we start using solar energy.
2. If there
wasn’t any pollution at all, the world would be a beautiful place.
3. But for the
help, I would never have passed the exam.
4. If the factory
hadn’t dumped waste into the sea, the fish would not have died.
5. There
wouldn’t be so many endangered species if we tried harder to protect them.
6. If we try to
protect the environment, we will be able to make a difference.
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2. If I had
known about it, I would have joined you.
3. If
everyone did the same, they’d be able to save more animals.
4. If I am
not too busy, I will definitely come.
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1. c
2. d
3. a
4. b
1.
If the company was more careful, it wouldn’t have contaminated the
water.
2.
If she had known about the protest, she would join the
protestants.
3.
If you were more environmentally aware, you would have recycled
paper and glass.
4.
If the forest fire hadn’t been put out, many rare plants would
disappear.
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2. I wish/
if only people were more concerned about the forests.
3. I wish/
if only people would stop using chemical sprays.
4. I wish/
if only people would start using bicycles more.
5. I wish/
if only people would put their rubbish in a bin.
6. I wish/
if only governments would make it illegal.
7. I wish/
if only animal protection organisations would make regular visits to the zoos.
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168
sleep –
oversleep: wake up later than intended
weight –
outweigh: be more important than sth else
populated –
overpopulated/ underpopulated: more/ less populated than desirable
put – output
(noun): the amount produced
input (noun): information received
protective –
overprotective: more protective than is desirable
react –
overreact: react more strongly than is appropriate
time –
overtime: extra hours at work
use –
overuse/ underuse: use more/ less than desirable
developed –
overdeveloped: more/ less developed than desirable
estimate –
overestimate/ underestimate: estimate sth to be larger/ smaller than it is
come –
overcome: succeed in dealing with (a problem)
income (noun): money you earn
outcome (noun): result
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1. … are bound
to appear …
2. … unless she
does …
3. … spokesman
is about to start …
4. … unless you
do something …
5. … are bound
to oppose …
6. … could not
remember anything …
7. … is likely
to be …
8. … is
supposed to be …
9. … at the age
of …
10.
… as long as you are …
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1. has
2. than
3. the
4. variety
5. up
6. been
7. in
8. its
9. this
10. well
11.also
12. to
13. such
14. there
15. them
16. it
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1. such (we use
‘such as’ or ‘like’ not: ‘such
like’)
2. √
3. They (we do
not need the noun and the pronoun in the same sentence)
4. of (we use
‘a lot of’ or ‘many’ not ‘many of’
without a pronoun)
5. √
6. √
7. each
(unnecessary determiner)
8. be (we do
not need the verb ‘be’ – ‘need’ is the verb in this sentence)
9. √
10.
the (‘most’ is used as a determiner so the definite article is not
needed)
11.you (the
passive ‘can be bought’ does not need a pronoun)
12.
√
13.
so (we use ‘so as’ + to-inf but
not so + to-inf)
14.
if (‘even if’ is used as an adverb in this sentence so we do not
use ‘if’)
15.
well (we use ‘so long as’ or ‘as well as’ not ‘so long as well’)
WRITING
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ex 1/ page 170
a).
Key words to
be underlined: school newspaper; review; film; recently seen; related to the
environment; brief summary of the plot; why you think it might interest other
people
1. fellow
students/ readers of the school newspaper
2. Items to be
included: recommendation; the main points of the plot; type of film/ name of
director; main characters/ names of actors/ awards the film has won (if any)
3. mainly
present tenses
b).
1. d
2. c
3. b
4. a
c).
1. The writer gives a brief
summary of the plot.
2. Background information:
what the story is about ( a true story about one woman’s courageous fight to
beat the system); names of director, actors, and characters
3. It is a positive review.
Phrases used to recommend the film: moving and believable performances; the
directing is excellent; well worth seeing; It will touch your heart; Don’t miss
it!
4. No, the end of the story
is not revealed.
5. The writer has used: a
variety of adjectives (e.g. courageous, sympathetic, emotional, moving, etc.);
complex sentences (time clauses, participle clauses and a relative clause); one
abbreviation is used at the end (Don’t miss it!)
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The film
tells the story of a woman’s fight to beat the system.
The film is
directed by Steven Soderbergh.
The film is
a true story.
The story
begins when Eric Brockovich is left with no money and no job after a car
accident.
The cast is
excellent and give believable performances.
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ex 3 / page 171
1. cast
2. characters
3. based on
4. premiere
5. twist
6. box office
hit
7. well-written
8. plays the
part
9. role
10.
tragic
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ex 4/ page 171
a).
screenplay
The other nouns also refer to plays
or books.
b).
· dull/
excellent/ moving/ terrible/ superb/ awful/ fantastic/ fascinating/ dreadful/
hilarious/ amusing script/ screenplay
· dull/
excellent/ terrible/ moving/ superb/ awful/ fantastic/ dreadful acting
· superb/
fantastic/ dramatic/ spectacular scenery
· dull/
fantastic/ fascinating/ entertaining/ dramatic plot
· excellent/
terrible/ moving/ superb/ awful/ fantastic/ fascinating/ touching/ dreadful/
thrilling/ hilarious/ entertaining/ amusing/ tragic/ dramatic story
· excellent/
terrible/ superb/ awful/ fantastic/ dreadful/ cast
· moving/
fascinating/ touching/ thrilling/ hilarious/ dramatic end
· dull/
moving/ fascinating/ touching/ thrilling/ tragic/ hilarious/ dramatic role
· dull/
moving/ fascinating/ hilarious/ amusing / tragic character
· dull/
excellent/ terrible/ superb/ awful/ fantastic/ dreadful/ thrilling/ dramatic effects
c).
It is worth
watching for the dramatic scenery alone.
The superb
sound effects will have you looking over your shoulder.
Thanks to
the fantastic special effects, the action is totally believable.
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ex 5 / page 272
2 a Tom
Cruise starts in this fabulous box-office hit.
3 e The film
has an unexpected twist which will shock and amaze the audience.
4 b I am
learning a fast-paced novel at the moment.
5 f I prefer
this cover version to the original.
6 c She is
supposed to be releasing her debut album next month.
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ex 6/ page 171
a).
Positive: Don’t miss it. – It is well worth
seeing. – It will change the way you see… - It’s bound to be a box office hit.
– I highly recommend it. – It is a highly entertaining read. – It’s certainly
at the top of my list. – Fans will no doubt be thrilled with this. – It’s a
must. – I definitely recommend that you add this CD to you collection!
Negative: I wouldn’t recommend it because …
- Wait until it comes out on video. – It’s a bore to read. – Don’t bother with
this one.
b).
For a film: It is well worth seeing. –
It’s bound to be a box office hit. – Wait until it comes out on video.
For a CD: I definitely recommend that you
add this CD to you collection!
For all three: Don’t miss it. – It will
change the way you see… - I highly recommend it. – It’s at the top of my list.
– Fans will no doubt be thrilled with this. – It’s a must. - I wouldn’t recommend
it because … – Don’t bother with this one.
c).
Don’t miss Minority
Report starring Tom Cruise. It’s well worth seeing.
You should get a copy of Chocolat. It’s a highly entertaining read. Fans will no doubt be
thrilled with the new Eminem album. It’s a must!
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ex 7/ page 171
Order pf
paragraphs: D, A, C, B
D gives
background information
A is a
summary of what the book is about
C makes
general comments
B contains
the recommendation
The writer
recommends the book by saying: ‘I highly recommend Woman in the Mists.’ ‘It is beautifully written and will leave the
reader with a better understanding of this truly remarkable woman.’
Alternative recommendation:
I thoroughly recommend Woman in the
Mists. It is a very moving story and a highly interesting read.
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ex 8/ page 173
a).
Key words to be underlined: newspaper
you work for; review; CD you like; description of some of the tracks; why you
recommend it
I should
include information about the CD, some of the tracks and why I recommend it.
The style
should be semi-formal because it is for a newspaper.
b).
Model A is
clearly the better model. It is divided in paragraphs, it uses a verity of
adjectives (simple, effective, energetic, calming, etc.), has varied sentence
structure (use of relative clauses, direct address, complex linking devices,
etc.) and gives reasons for its recommendation.
Model B, on
the other hand, is not divided in paragraphs. It is too informal (uses
colloquialisms, short forms, etc.) and relies too heavily on simple adjectives
(good, great). It has simple sentences and simple linking devices (and, but).
It also fails to give reasons for its recommendation and is written in a very
subjective way, without offering much information.
c).
Sting’s latest CD, Brand New Day, is really great. There are ten tracks on it, and
even though the main theme is about love, the songs tell a different story.
The title track, Brand New Day, is also the name of the first single. This song is
really good and the way it’s put together is really interesting. Desert Rose is the second single for
the CD and it’s also great. The beginning of the song is sung in Arabic and
then you hear Sting’s voice. I really liked this song! The song After the Rain Has Fallen, is another
song that I loved. The End of the Game
has a lot of different instruments like drums, keyboards and violins.
Sting is a man who has played almost everywhere
in the world. If I were you, I’d go out and buy this CD today!
Alternative conclusion:
Sting is an amazingly talented artist with a worldwide reputation. I
thoroughly recommend this CD to all music lovers.
You could read such a review in a magazine or newspaper.
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ex 9/ page 174
The CD’s title track, A Beautiful Day, is
a beautiful song about life and
hope. The arrangements are simple and effective.
The catchy tune of Elevation, as well as the strong lyrics of Wild Honey, makes these songs very hard to forget.
Fans will no doubt be
thrilled with this album. I definitely recommend that
you add this CD to you collection!
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ex 10/ page
174
A. Key words to be underlined: magazine; reviews; favourite films;
main points of the plot; general comments about acting/ directing; recommendation
1. a film review
2. the editor and readers
of the magazine; semi-formal style
3. Introduction: name of
the film, type of the film, names of characters/ actors/ director. Main body:
plot summary, general comments about acting and directing
4. Beginning: Simone
is a marvelous new film by the well-known director, Andrew Niccol.
5. Recommendation: This
film will make you laugh out loud. Don’t miss it!
B. Key words to be underlined: teacher; review; book you have recently
read; school newspaper; brief details of the plot; recommend it or not
1. a book review
2. readers of the school
newspaper (fellow students); semi-formal style
3. Introduction: name of
the book, type of book, names of characters/ writer. Main body: plot summary,
general comments
4. Beginning: Harry
Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
5. Recommendation: Fans
will no doubt be thrilled with this book. For anyone who has never read JK
Rowling’s work, I highly recommend it.
C. Key words to be underlined: Music Vibes Magazine; editor; review; CD
that has just come out; brief details about the CD; recommend it or not
1. a CD review
2. readers of the magazine;
semi-formal style
3. Introduction: name of CD,
type of music, names of performers/ musicians. Main body: details about music/
lyrics/ individual tracks
4. Beginning: Last month,
the Wrecking Crew finally released their long-waited new CD, Bricks and
Mortar.
5. Recommendation: Bricks
and Mortar was well worth the two-year wait. I
definitely recommend that you add this CD to you collection!
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ex 11/ page
174
A. Simone is a marvelous new film
by the well-known director, Andrew Niccol. Al Pacino palys Viktor Taransky, a
movie producer who is tired of the demanding actresses he has to work with.
Catherine Keener plays his ex-wife, who is also the head of the film studio.
Set in Hollywood
The film is full of
tense moments as reporters try to find out who Simone really is, and there are
plenty of hilarious scenes as Taransky tries to convince the world that Simone
is a real person. The actors are fantastic and the directing is excellent.
This film will make you
laugh out loud. Don’t miss it!
B.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a stunning new book
by the well-known writer, JK Rowling. It is the fifth book in the highly
popular Harry Potter series, and the most exciting and scary story so far.
This fascinating story
begins as Harry Potter, student wizard, enters his fifth year at Hogwarts School
Like all the other Harry
Potter books, this is a gripping read from beginning to end. There are times
when you will be holding your breath, not daring to breath, as Harry faces many
dangerous situations. Rowling’s use of language is wonderful and the characters
she creates are very realistic.
Fans will no doubt be
thrilled with this book. For anyone who has never read JK Rowling’s work, I
highly recommend it.
C.
Last month, The Wrecking Crew finally released their
long-waited new CD, Bricks and Mortar. There are ten tracks on the CD,
ach one with its own unique sound.
The CD’s title track and
first single, Four Walls, is an upbeat song about improving your life.
The arrangements are simple and effective. The rich sound of On the Roof
promises to be the second single from the CD and is full of surprises. The
gentle introduction is played on acoustic guitar and is unlike anything you
have ever heard before. Build It Up is an energetic song that tells
listeners to be optimistic about life. You’ll be humming this catchy tune long
after you first hear it!
Open the Door is another great song
and features a variety of musical instruments, including drums and electrical
guitars.
Bricks and Mortar was well worth the
two-year wait. I definitely recommend that you add
this CD to you collection!
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