Challenge
How do you feel when you manage to do
something difficult?
Do you enjoy a challenge?
What’s the most difficult thing you’ve ever
done?
learn to ask different kinds of questions
learn to give and follow instructions
learn to ask for and give advice
write a letter asking for advice
write a letter giving advice
talk about imaginary situations
learn to read dictionary entries
learn to write an e-mail based on prompts
A
B C
E
D
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3a
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1
2
arm-up
ocabulary
• Have you ever read a crime or detective
story?
• What happened in the end? Did the police
catch the criminals?
• Did you like it? Why/Why not?
3 ead
1. The police caught the man who
the bank last week.
2. The police two
people last night, but they are not the
bank robbers.
3. This morning a police officer arrested an
old man who was
at the local supermarket.
B. Look at the words in the box and put them
in the correct group. Then listen and check
your answers.
Discuss.
a. Thieves at the Art Gallery
b. A Clever Hiding Place
c. The Mysterious Painting
Well, Inspector, these were the people
in the building at the time of the theft.
Sergeant Griffin,
I’m listening.
Gary Bloom, the famous artist, was very excited about his
exhibition. However, just before the opening, someone stole
one of his paintings which was worth over one million euros.
The owner of the gallery needed help, so he called his old
friend, Inspector Thomas Crane, to investigate.
A. Below is a comic strip. Listen, read and choose the best
title a, b or c.
rob
shoplift
arrest
robbery thief shoplifter
burglary burglar pickpocketing
robber pickpocket shoplifting
theft
A. Complete the sentences with
the correct form of the verbs. Then
listen and check your answers.
CRIME CRIMINAL
robbery robber
Harry Knight, the security
guard, was watching the front
door. Nobody came in or out.
By the way, today is his first
day on the job.
Gary Bloom was in the hall of
the gallery with his brother.
They were arguing about a
painting Gary didn’t want to sell.
Mr Appleby, the cleaner, was
hoovering in the next room.
He didn’t see anyone come in.
Alan Jones, the owner of the
gallery, was in his office. He
was talking on the phone to
Bloom’s agent about prices for
the paintings.
Solving crimes
5 peak
Subject - Object questions 4 rammar
• A: Who saw the robber?
B: An old man (saw the robber).
• A: Who did you see at the park?
B: (I saw) Harry and Bill.
Write questions. The words in bold are the answers.
Talk in groups of four. One member of the group is
a detective who is investigating a crime that happened at
10 o’clock last night. He/She must ask the other members of
the group questions. The other members must try to think of
a good alibi. Then the detective reports the alibis to the class
to decide who has the best one.
THE ALIBI GAME
OK, that’s enough.
Bring them all into
this room.
No need.
Mr Appleby, can I take
a look at your hoover?
Arrest him, Griffin.
Certainly, sir. But
how did you know?
Well, that’s cleaned
up that mystery!
It’s obvious, isn’t it? Look at
the floor. It’s filthy! And that
is a brand new hoover.
Of course! The hoover
wasn’t working properly
because of the painting.
Well, well, well... It’s not
empty. What do we have
in here?
Which one of
them did it, sir?
Do you
want to
interview
anyone?
Where were you at 10 o’clock last night?
Who were you with?
What were you doing?
What did you...?
B. Read again and answer the questions.
1. When was the painting stolen?
2. How much was the painting worth?
3. What’s the relationship between Alan Jones and
Inspector Crane?
4. How many people were in the gallery at the time of
the theft?
5. When did Harry Knight start working at the gallery?
6. Why did Inspector Crane think it wasn’t necessary to
interview anyone?
7. What did they find in the hoover?
8. How did Inspector Crane find out who the thief was?
1. A: What ?
B: James bought a poster from the shop.
2. A: Who ?
B: My uncle and aunt sent me this postcard.
3. A: Which ?
B: I took the red pen.
4. A: Who ?
B: The police caught a dangerous criminal
last night.
5. A: Who ?
B: Danny called his brother an hour ago.
6. A: Which ?
B: The green car is Abdullah’s.
7. A: Which ?
B: I bought the History book.
8. A: Who ?
B: Andy just called.
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3b DIY
1 arm-up 2 ead
Discuss.
Tom Put it down over there.
Ali Need any help, guys?
Bill I think we can manage by ourselves.
Ali OK.
Tom Actually, can you turn that TV off? I can’t hear
myself think.
Ali I’ll turn the volume down a bit.
Bill Can you turn the light on? We need more light in
here.
Ali Do it yourself. I’m reading my magazine.
Tom OK, I’ll do it.
Bill Right, let’s read the instructions.
Tom I can’t be bothered. How difficult can it be to put
together a bedside table?
Bill You’re right. It’s a piece of cake. You just join
these bits of wood together.
Tom OK. Here are the screws.
Ali Guys, I think you’re missing something.
Tom Leave it to us, Ali.
Bill Yeah, you just read your magazine.
Ali Whatever you say.
Bill This can’t be right. There are four holes on the
top.
Tom It’s probably upside down. Let’s turn it over.
Bill Isn’t it supposed to move around?
Tom Don’t push it like that. You’ll scratch it!
Ali Maybe those holes are where you attach the
wheels.
Tom He has a point.
Bill Wheels? What wheels?
Ali Take a look in the box.
Bill Thanks, Ali. How did you know it needed wheels?
Ali Because I’m clever... And there’s an advert for it
here, in my magazine.
B. Read the dialogue again. Find expressions/phrases that
match those below.
1. on our own
2. I can’t think because of the noise
3. I don’t want to spend time doing it
4. It’s very easy
5. His idea is right
C. Read again and find sentences that prove the following.
1. Tom and Bill believe they don’t need Ali’s help.
2. The volume of the TV is too high.
3. Ali doesn’t want to turn on the light.
4. The two boys decide not to use the instructions.
5. The two boys aren’t sure of what they’re doing.
6. Tom and Bill hadn’t noticed the wheels in the box.
7. Ali could see a picture of the bedside table all along.
• Do you like making or fixing things?
• How good are you at DIY?
A. Look at the picture. What do you think Bill
and Tom are making? Listen to the dialogue
and find out. Then read it out in groups.
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3 ocabulary
5 isten
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box. Then listen and check your answers.
turn on turn over turn up turn off turn into turn down turn out
4 rammar
Complete the sentences with the correct reflexive pronouns.
1. The saucepan was very hot and Susan burnt
.
2. We finished the project by .
3. I bought a nice pair of
shoes yesterday.
4. My dad usually fixes the car by
.
5. Did you do that all by ,
kids? Well done!
6. Are you talking to again?
People will think you’re crazy!
SUBJECT OBJECT
I me myself
you you yourself
he him himself
she her herself
it it itself
we us ourselves
you you yourselves
they them themselves
PERSONAL PRONOUNS REFLEXIVE
PRONOUNS
• I hurt myself.
• They made it (by) themselves.
1. The car went out of control and three times before it stopped in the middle of the road.
2. My dad wants to the garage a gym.
3. Could you the TV ? I’d like to see the weather forecast
for tomorrow.
4. Quick, the volume! I want to hear that news story.
5. Don’t forget to the printer before you leave.
6. that awful TV programme ! It’s too loud.
7. The day to be warmer than we had expected.
Listen to two friends talking while making a chair and choose the correct instruction manual.
6 peak
Describe it.
Describe how you made it.
Say how it turned out.
Talk in pairs about something you’ve made.
a b
c
Go to pages 155-158 for extra grammar practice.
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1 arm-up
A friend in need
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• Do you think you are
a good friend? Why?
• Do you ever argue with
your friends? What about?
3c
A d vi c e Blog
I have a problem and I don’t know how to deal with it. Every time I have to
speak in public, I just panic and can’t do it. I do make an effort and prepare
the previous day. For example, if it’s a school project, I do some online
research and take some notes, but when the time comes, I just forget all the
words! All I can see is my classmates’ faces looking at me. I feel ridiculous just standing
there, not saying anything and so I often make up an excuse and leave the classroom
before everyone starts making fun of me. How do I fix this? I need a solution. Please
help ASAP.
Sweaty Speaker
Dear Sweaty Speaker,
4th April - 3:00 pm
4th April - 3:15 pm
Discuss.
• What are some problems that people
your age are concerned about?
• Who do you talk to when you have a
problem?
2 ead
A. Read the title and try to guess what the
blog is going to be about. Then listen and
check your answers.
B. Read again and write T for True or F for False.
1. Sweaty Speaker doesn’t prepare at all before the school projects.
2. Sweaty Speaker finds it hard to talk in front of the whole class.
3. Jack thinks that other people haven’t got this kind of problem.
4. Jack thinks that you need more than one day to prepare yourself before a
presentation.
5. Jack thinks that most of the time classmates laugh at people who are
presenting a project.
D o Advice It’s not just you who feels nervous about public speaking. It’s a problem that
troubles most people I know, so it’s unfair to blame yourself. There are a few
things you could try. First of all, ask your BF to help you out. You can practise
your presentation with him/her and you can count on him/her to tell you what needs
more work. Your BF can pretend to be your audience. Also, if I were you, I’d prepare for
more than a day. Practice makes perfect, right? If you practised your presentation 100
times, for example, you would feel a lot more prepared. Keep it up, and I’m sure you’ll
get better. Finally, remember that your classmates are not there to compete with you, or
laugh at you if you don’t do well. I’m sure they feel exactly like you.
Jack
5 peak
6 rite
A. Read the plans. Can you think of some more
phrases for each part of the letters?
Talk in pairs. Go to page 62.
4 isten
A. Listen to two friends talking. What is
Larry’s problem?
B. Listen again and tick the things Larry decides to do.
1. search for advice online
2. take the shirt to the cleaner’s
3. tell Jim what really happened
4. give Jim one of his shirts
5. buy a new shirt
6. treat Jim to dinner
Conditional Sentences Type 2
NOTE We use If I were you, to give advice or to
express an opinion.
• I f I were you, I wouldn’t listen to my friends.
• If Ted had a motorbike, he would ride it to school
every day.
• If I lived by the beach, I could go swimming every
day.
3 rammar
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs
in brackets to form Conditional Sentences Type 2.
1. If my best friend
(shout) at me, I (feel)
really bad.
2. If I (be) you,
I (not go) to school
today. You look ill.
3. I (try) to save money if
I (want) to go on
holiday in the summer.
4. My sister (scream) if
she (see) an insect in
her bed.
B. Write a letter to a friend asking for advice on a
problem you’ve got. Then swap letters with your
partner and write a letter giving him/her advice.
Follow the plans above.
When you’re writing a letter to a friend asking for or
giving advice, follow the plans below.
GREETING
OPENING PARAGRAPH
Begin your letter and say why you’re writing. Use
phrases like:
MAIN PART
CLOSING PARAGRAPH
State anything you want to emphasise and end your
letter. Use phrases like:
SIGN OFF
ASKING FOR ADVICE
• I’ve got a problem and
I’d like your advice.
• I hope you can help me
with a problem.
• I need your advice
because I’m in trouble.
GIVING ADVICE
• I was sorry to hear that
you’ve got problems.
• I hope the following
advice will help you.
• I’ve thought about your
problem quite a lot and
I’ve come up with the
following solution.
ASKING FOR ADVICE
Explain the problem and
how you feel and ask for
advice. Use phrases like:
• What should I do?
• I feel helpless and don’t
know what to do.
• If you were me, what
would you do?
• What do you suggest?
• How should I deal with
the situation?
GIVING ADVICE
Give your advice and make
suggestions. Use phrases
like:
• I think you should /
shouldn’t...
• If I were you, I’d...
• I believe it would be a
good idea to...
• One thing you can do is...
• How/What about...?
ASKING FOR ADVICE
• I hope I haven’t troubled
you too much.
• Let me know what you
think as soon as possible.
I’m counting on you.
• I look forward to hearing
from you.
GIVING ADVICE
• I hope everything goes
well.
• Let me know how
everything goes.
• There’s no need to panic.
• Everything will be just fine.
TIP! While listening,
don’t assume
that an answer is
correct just because
the speakers
mention a word
that is in the
activity. Listen
carefully before
you answer.
Go to pages 159-161 for extra grammar practice.
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3d
1 arm-up 2 ead
• Do you know of any charities or organisations that help people?
• How do they help?
• Would you like to be a volunteer for a charity? Why/Why not?
A. Look at the title of the text. What
do you think The Organisation of
Islamic Cooperation does to help
people? Listen, read and find out.
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is a 57-state organisation based in
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with members from all around the Islamic world. Since 1969, it
has helped the Islamic community through fundraising events, donations, charities and
humanitarian programmes. In addition, it supports Muslims in times of war or other
emergencies such as natural disasters and helps those who are suff ering from lack of
medical care. Apart from that, the OIC educates people on how to deal with health
problems and other dangers.
In the countries of the Horn of Africa, such as Somalia and
Kenya, more than 12 million people are aff ected by lack of
food and water, as well as serious illnesses. In 2012, the OIC
decided to ask the international community for help on the
problem of Somalia and raised enough money to give food to
300 families every month. What is more, with the help of 32
non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the OIC managed to send doctors and nurses
to treat patients to the biggest hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia.
The OIC’s member states, together with the United Nations and the Muslim NGOs, have
managed to make a diff erence to the organisation’s dream, which is to make life bett er
for the poor and the sick.
B. Read again and answer the questions.
1. When was the OIC created?
2. Why do people in Somalia and Kenya need help?
3. What happened in 2012?
4. What other organisations has the OIC worked with?
5. Who is Doug Willis?
6. Where has Dr Doug Willis seen civil wars?
7. Why can’t Dr Doug Willis and his colleagues help all
the people who are in need?
Discuss.
I’ve been a volunteer in Africa for many years. The
situation here is extremely tough because some countries
are in the middle of brutal civil wars. Many communities
need our help and everyone has a right to medical care.
We treat patients with very serious illnesses or injuries,
but there are just too many. We can’t really help everyone.
You know, it amazes me how strong people are and how
they can still go around with smiles on their faces.
Dr Doug Willis, volunteer
Helping out
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
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a. verb to give medical care to a person, an illness or
an injury
b. adv. to a very high degree, very much
c. noun [C] sth, especially money, that is given to
charity organisations
d. noun [C] a person who is getting medical treatment
e. verb to teach sb about sth or how to do sth
f. adj. very difficult
6 peak & rite
A. Listen and repeat. What’s the difference
between the gh in words a and b?
a. tough b. through
B. Listen and circle the words which contain gh as /f/.
5 ronunciation
right enough daughter
weight laugh cough bought
neighbour straight
A. Discuss how you could make the world a better place. Use the topics and the ideas given.
4 isten
A. What do you think that people do on ‘Helping
Africa Day’? Listen to a TV reporter and check
your answers.
B. Listen again and complete the sentences.
1. Geoff is holding a .
2. The school has raised about
.
3. Steve Wilkins is trying to break the record for
raising in a day.
4. The school has made a
in the shape of .
5. is going to cut the
cake.
3 ocabulary
A. Match the words 1_6 from the text with the
dictionary entries a-f.
1. donation
2. educate
3. tough
4. treat
5. patient
6. extremely
B. Look up the words below in a dictionary.
border injury illness raise volunteer war
B. Write a few sentences
about how you could make
the world a better place.
pollution trees
cars/bikes factories
environment
charity
organisations volunteers
raise money medicine
poor people
in Africa
If people planted more trees,
the world would be a better place.
TIP! Look up unknown words in a
dictionary. There, you can find a
lot of useful information about a
word: pronunciation, word class
(noun, verb, etc.), meaning and
example sentences.
use technology
to improve
medicine
deal with
illnesses
be informed
health
countries
work together
peace
stop
wars
discuss
differences
respect
other countries
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9th September
Come to Bridgemount Hall
First place: £300
Second place: £100
Poetry
Contest
To: Talented competitors
The judges and audience will
choose the best poems
Are you good
at calligraphy?
If you are,
enter our contest.
Calligraphy
Contest
3e Good luck!
1 peak
Discuss.
• Have you ever taken part in a competition? What was it?
• Read the posters below. Which competition would you like to take part in? Why?
2 isten
Listen and answer the questions.
Choose a, b or c.
3 peak & rite
A. Below is part of an e-mail Abdullah has sent to
his friend Ibrahim. Read it and look at the notes
Ibrahim has made. Match Ibrahim’s notes with the
points a-c which show what he should include in
his reply to Abdullah.
1. Why is Harry ringing?
a. to ask for something
b. to invite Neal to enter a tournament
c. to wish Neal good luck
2. What’s happening on the 18th?
a. The competition begins.
b. There’s an awards ceremony.
c. The competition ends.
3. What does the announcement say?
a. Competitors must enter the main hall.
b. Judges must go to the main hall.
c. Spectators must stay in the main hall.
a. ask for something
b. make a suggestion
c. express enthusiasm
I’ve got some great news. I won first prize in
the photography competition! And do you
want to know what the prize was? €500! Not
bad, huh? Now I’m thinking of entering another
competition which is taking place in two months.
The topic is adventure and I’m not really sure
what kind of pictures to take. Any ideas?
Wow!
Great!
Send me
details
Try...
14th
July
Memorise the
Holy Qur’an
and compete
in one of
the following:
Chapters 1-10,
1-20, 1-30
Ho l y
Q u r ’a n
Co n t e s t
Co r n i che Hall
Great prizes in each category
Ages 12-22
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C. Read the information in the box, the situations 1_4 and the
notes made. In pairs, discuss how you would reply. Then
write down your ideas.
Hi Abdullah,
Congratulations! That’s wonderful news. I wasn’t at all surprised to hear that you won first prize. You take beautiful
pictures.
By the way, what are you thinking of doing with the €500? Buy a new camera for your hobby or do something
else? Anyway, about that other competition you’re going to enter — can you send me some details? I’d like to know
exactly when and where it’s taking place because I’m thinking of entering, too. Yes, I’ve improved quite a bit so
I want to see if I can win anything. As for the topic of adventure, here’s my idea. Why don’t you take pictures of
people doing different extreme sports, like bungee jumping or hang-gliding? Wouldn’t that be nice and adventurous?
I’ll let you know if I come up with anything else. Write back soon.
Take care,
Ibrahim
When you’re writing an e-mail based on prompts,
don’t just copy the notes. Try to rephrase them and
add any comments and/or information that is relevant.
1. I won first place in the skateboarding competition.
Everyone was thrilled with my tricks!
teach me please!
2. Guess what! My school football team
has made it to the finals! great!
3. I want to do something special after the
exams this year. Any ideas? I think...
4. We had a wonderful time in Malaysia. You should
tell your parents to organise a trip there.
send photos
D. Imagine that you have received the e-mail below from
a friend. Read your friend’s e-mail and the notes you have
made and write a reply using all your notes. First, go to the
Workbook p.127 and complete the writing plan.
I just wanted to let you know that I’ve
decided to enter the Qur’an contest
that’s taking place at the youth centre
in two weeks. I’m a bit nervous, though.
There are going to be a lot of
contestants. Do you think we could
meet and practise together?
Also, I think you should give it a try,
too. I think you are better than me!
Why don’t you come over on Friday
and talk about it?
Write back soon!
Fantastic!
I think...
sure!/send
details
B. Now read the e-mail that Ibrahim has written to Abdullah and underline the sentences that correspond to his notes.
TIP! Don’t forget to use appropriate expressions
to begin and end your e-mail and to divide
your e-mail into paragraphs.
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3 Round-up
A. Circle the correct words.
1. Did the police catch the theft / thief?
2. We need to find a solution / donation to this
problem immediately.
3. Can you please turn down / off the TV a bit?
4. The advert / audience was excited after my
presentation.
5. I want to become a(n) contestant / volunteer and
help people in need.
6. Please don’t wear that hat to the museum. It looks
ridiculous / obvious!
ocabulary
ommunication
rammar
Score: / 6
B. Complete with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. Fortunately, the was arrested
before he escaped. ROB
2. My cat died after a long . ILL
3. There were more than 300 at
the stadium. COMPETE
4. For those of you who are more ,
there are activities like bungee jumping to
try. ADVENTURE
5. Two have taken place in my
neighbourhood this week. BURGLAR
6. The of the hotel is a friend of my
father’s. OWN
C. Write questions. The words in bold are the answers.
1. A: ?
B: The screws fell on the floor.
2. A: ?
B: Mark won the poetry contest.
3. A: ?
B: Oliver beat Lenny at tennis.
4. A: ?
B: The burglar stole a painting.
5. A: ?
B: The man tried on the brown shoes.
6. A: ?
B: Bill is late.
Score: / 6
D. Circle the correct words.
1. Jack pushed me / myself and I fell down, but luckily I
didn’t hurt me / myself.
2. Diane won’t lie. You can always count on her /
herself to tell you the truth.
3. Khaled and I were thirsty so we treated us /
ourselves to some apple juice.
4. My cousin, Ali, is twenty years old and lives by him /
himself.
Score: / 9
1. If I had a lot of money, I (make)
a donation.
2. Would you become a detective if you
(like) solving crimes?
3. Tom (buy) a car if he
(know) how to drive.
4. If I (be) you, I
(apologise) to your parents.
5. If I (not know) how to put this
chair together, I (read) the
instructions.
6. Ted (call) us if he
(want) help.
E. Complete with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Score: / 10
Kerry Gavin, what are you doing?
Gavin I’m watching TV.
Kerry (1)
Gavin Well...
Kerry Well what?
Gavin (2) Also, I haven’t got enough money to
buy the paint.
Kerry (3) I bought it yesterday. It’s in the
basement. So, what do you think? If you get
started now, you’ll finish by dinner time.
Gavin (4)
F. Complete the dialogue with the sentences a-f. There are
two extra sentences which you will not need to use.
5. Greg didn’t break the window, Dad, so don’t blame
him / himself.
6. Have you ever stayed at home by yourself /
yourselves, children?
7. Has Hamid found him / himself a nice house yet? He
told myself / me he was looking around in this area.
a. It’s a piece of cake.
b. You promised to paint the living room.
c. Whatever you say.
d. Haven’t you started yet?
e. No need.
f. I can’t be bothered.
Score: / 8
Score: / 6
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Score: / 10
TOTAL SCORE: / 55
Now I can…
ask different kinds of questions
give and follow instructions
ask for and give advice
write a letter asking for or giving advice
talk about imaginary situations
look up words in a dictionary
write an e-mail based on prompts
peak
Talk in pairs. Look at the prompts and ask your partner questions to complete the chart below. Then answer your
partner’s questions. Use Conditional sentences Type 2.
rite
Write sentences about your partner and yourself. Use
the information you collected in the speaking activity.
If my partner…
Score: / 5
If I won a prize in a
competition, I would …
TOTAL SCORE: / 55
Score: / 5
Give it a try!
win / prize / competition
not have to / go / school / every day
find / bag full of money / street
meet / favourite / writer
Read the rhyme and circle the correct words. Then listen and check your answers.
I bought a chair from a (1) ASAP / DIY shop
I opened the box an d oh my! What a shock !
What happen ed to my chair?
It ’s just pieces of wood!
‘Follow these (2) adver ts / ins tructio ns’
Oh no! This isn’t good!
I couldn’t put it (3) together / over
So I called my neigh bour, Br uce
He cam e over with his tool box
A nd said: ‘There are no (4) holes / screws.’
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3 Culture Page A. Look at the picture and the title of the text.
Do you know anything about the place in the
picture? Listen, read and check your answers.
The Messenger of Allah, as the Prophet Mohammad
(peace be upon him) is known, was born in 570 CE in
Makkah. Because his parents died when he was very
young, he was raised by his grandfather and later by
his uncle, Abu Talib. He also lived with Bedouins for
a few years, in order to learn the classical language
and their simple way of life. At the age of 25,
Mohammad married a woman called Khadija (may
Allah be pleased with her) and lived with her for over
20 years, until she died. Khadija chose him because
of his honest and responsible nature.
When he was 40 years old, he received the first
verses of the Noble Qur’an from Allah and became
the last prophet. Then he had to deliver these verses
to all mankind. He kept receiving these verses, which
all make up the Noble Qur’an, for about 23 years.
The Qur’an talked about Allah’s kindness and also the
need for people to be good towards other people. It
is stated in the Qur’an that the Prophet himself was
the perfect example of kindness, honesty and mercy,
not just with people, but also with animals. One day,
during prayer, the Prophet heard a child cry. For this
reason, he shortened the prayer so that the child
could go to his worried mother. Another example
involves a poor man. The Prophet Mohammad felt so
sorry for him that he gave him the only clothes he
had. He was merciful even with his opponents, and
he would forget their insults.
The Prophet was also kind to animals. One day, some
men saw a bird with two chicks. When they took the
chicks, the bird followed them, trying to get its chicks
back. The Prophet immediately ordered the men to
return the chicks to the bird. On another occasion, he
saw a camel that was suffering because it couldn’t
carry its load. The Prophet felt that its owner was
cruel to it, and he was upset.
The Prophet died in 632 CE, but by then he had
managed to spread Islam and its teachings in the
Arabian Peninsula and unite the Arab tribes in the
name of Allah.
1. Why did the Prophet live with Bedouins for a
few years?
2. Why did Khadija choose Mohammad?
3. Why did the Prophet shorten the prayer in
the example described in the text?
4. Was the Prophet only kind to people who
were kind to him?
5. What had Mohammad managed to do
during his lifetime?
B. Read again and answer the questions.
Mohammad, The Messenger of Mercy
(blessing & peace be upon him)
‘And We have not sent you except as a mercy for the worlds.’
Noble Qur’an
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Discuss: Where can you find the following in this module?
Go through the module and find the pictures.
In this module you will...
Do you like travelling? Why?/Why not?
How do you usually travel?
D E
B C
A
learn to report statements, questions,
commands and requests
talk about different types of holiday
talk about misfortunes
write an account of a true event
learn about cultural differences
learn to differentiate between formal and
informal language
learn to write a formal letter asking for
information
How do you feel when you manage to do
something difficult?
Do you enjoy a challenge?
What’s the most difficult thing you’ve ever
done?
learn to ask different kinds of questions
learn to give and follow instructions
learn to ask for and give advice
write a letter asking for advice
write a letter giving advice
talk about imaginary situations
learn to read dictionary entries
learn to write an e-mail based on prompts
A
B C
E
D
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1
2
arm-up
ocabulary
• Have you ever read a crime or detective
story?
• What happened in the end? Did the police
catch the criminals?
• Did you like it? Why/Why not?
3 ead
1. The police caught the man who
the bank last week.
2. The police two
people last night, but they are not the
bank robbers.
3. This morning a police officer arrested an
old man who was
at the local supermarket.
B. Look at the words in the box and put them
in the correct group. Then listen and check
your answers.
Discuss.
a. Thieves at the Art Gallery
b. A Clever Hiding Place
c. The Mysterious Painting
Well, Inspector, these were the people
in the building at the time of the theft.
Sergeant Griffin,
I’m listening.
Gary Bloom, the famous artist, was very excited about his
exhibition. However, just before the opening, someone stole
one of his paintings which was worth over one million euros.
The owner of the gallery needed help, so he called his old
friend, Inspector Thomas Crane, to investigate.
A. Below is a comic strip. Listen, read and choose the best
title a, b or c.
rob
shoplift
arrest
robbery thief shoplifter
burglary burglar pickpocketing
robber pickpocket shoplifting
theft
A. Complete the sentences with
the correct form of the verbs. Then
listen and check your answers.
CRIME CRIMINAL
robbery robber
Harry Knight, the security
guard, was watching the front
door. Nobody came in or out.
By the way, today is his first
day on the job.
Gary Bloom was in the hall of
the gallery with his brother.
They were arguing about a
painting Gary didn’t want to sell.
Mr Appleby, the cleaner, was
hoovering in the next room.
He didn’t see anyone come in.
Alan Jones, the owner of the
gallery, was in his office. He
was talking on the phone to
Bloom’s agent about prices for
the paintings.
Solving crimes
5 peak
Subject - Object questions 4 rammar
• A: Who saw the robber?
B: An old man (saw the robber).
• A: Who did you see at the park?
B: (I saw) Harry and Bill.
Write questions. The words in bold are the answers.
Talk in groups of four. One member of the group is
a detective who is investigating a crime that happened at
10 o’clock last night. He/She must ask the other members of
the group questions. The other members must try to think of
a good alibi. Then the detective reports the alibis to the class
to decide who has the best one.
THE ALIBI GAME
OK, that’s enough.
Bring them all into
this room.
No need.
Mr Appleby, can I take
a look at your hoover?
Arrest him, Griffin.
Certainly, sir. But
how did you know?
Well, that’s cleaned
up that mystery!
It’s obvious, isn’t it? Look at
the floor. It’s filthy! And that
is a brand new hoover.
Of course! The hoover
wasn’t working properly
because of the painting.
Well, well, well... It’s not
empty. What do we have
in here?
Which one of
them did it, sir?
Do you
want to
interview
anyone?
Where were you at 10 o’clock last night?
Who were you with?
What were you doing?
What did you...?
B. Read again and answer the questions.
1. When was the painting stolen?
2. How much was the painting worth?
3. What’s the relationship between Alan Jones and
Inspector Crane?
4. How many people were in the gallery at the time of
the theft?
5. When did Harry Knight start working at the gallery?
6. Why did Inspector Crane think it wasn’t necessary to
interview anyone?
7. What did they find in the hoover?
8. How did Inspector Crane find out who the thief was?
1. A: What ?
B: James bought a poster from the shop.
2. A: Who ?
B: My uncle and aunt sent me this postcard.
3. A: Which ?
B: I took the red pen.
4. A: Who ?
B: The police caught a dangerous criminal
last night.
5. A: Who ?
B: Danny called his brother an hour ago.
6. A: Which ?
B: The green car is Abdullah’s.
7. A: Which ?
B: I bought the History book.
8. A: Who ?
B: Andy just called.
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3b DIY
1 arm-up 2 ead
Discuss.
Tom Put it down over there.
Ali Need any help, guys?
Bill I think we can manage by ourselves.
Ali OK.
Tom Actually, can you turn that TV off? I can’t hear
myself think.
Ali I’ll turn the volume down a bit.
Bill Can you turn the light on? We need more light in
here.
Ali Do it yourself. I’m reading my magazine.
Tom OK, I’ll do it.
Bill Right, let’s read the instructions.
Tom I can’t be bothered. How difficult can it be to put
together a bedside table?
Bill You’re right. It’s a piece of cake. You just join
these bits of wood together.
Tom OK. Here are the screws.
Ali Guys, I think you’re missing something.
Tom Leave it to us, Ali.
Bill Yeah, you just read your magazine.
Ali Whatever you say.
Bill This can’t be right. There are four holes on the
top.
Tom It’s probably upside down. Let’s turn it over.
Bill Isn’t it supposed to move around?
Tom Don’t push it like that. You’ll scratch it!
Ali Maybe those holes are where you attach the
wheels.
Tom He has a point.
Bill Wheels? What wheels?
Ali Take a look in the box.
Bill Thanks, Ali. How did you know it needed wheels?
Ali Because I’m clever... And there’s an advert for it
here, in my magazine.
B. Read the dialogue again. Find expressions/phrases that
match those below.
1. on our own
2. I can’t think because of the noise
3. I don’t want to spend time doing it
4. It’s very easy
5. His idea is right
C. Read again and find sentences that prove the following.
1. Tom and Bill believe they don’t need Ali’s help.
2. The volume of the TV is too high.
3. Ali doesn’t want to turn on the light.
4. The two boys decide not to use the instructions.
5. The two boys aren’t sure of what they’re doing.
6. Tom and Bill hadn’t noticed the wheels in the box.
7. Ali could see a picture of the bedside table all along.
• Do you like making or fixing things?
• How good are you at DIY?
A. Look at the picture. What do you think Bill
and Tom are making? Listen to the dialogue
and find out. Then read it out in groups.
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3 ocabulary
5 isten
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box. Then listen and check your answers.
turn on turn over turn up turn off turn into turn down turn out
4 rammar
Complete the sentences with the correct reflexive pronouns.
1. The saucepan was very hot and Susan burnt
.
2. We finished the project by .
3. I bought a nice pair of
shoes yesterday.
4. My dad usually fixes the car by
.
5. Did you do that all by ,
kids? Well done!
6. Are you talking to again?
People will think you’re crazy!
SUBJECT OBJECT
I me myself
you you yourself
he him himself
she her herself
it it itself
we us ourselves
you you yourselves
they them themselves
PERSONAL PRONOUNS REFLEXIVE
PRONOUNS
• I hurt myself.
• They made it (by) themselves.
1. The car went out of control and three times before it stopped in the middle of the road.
2. My dad wants to the garage a gym.
3. Could you the TV ? I’d like to see the weather forecast
for tomorrow.
4. Quick, the volume! I want to hear that news story.
5. Don’t forget to the printer before you leave.
6. that awful TV programme ! It’s too loud.
7. The day to be warmer than we had expected.
Listen to two friends talking while making a chair and choose the correct instruction manual.
6 peak
Describe it.
Describe how you made it.
Say how it turned out.
Talk in pairs about something you’ve made.
a b
c
Go to pages 155-158 for extra grammar practice.
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1 arm-up
A friend in need
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• Do you think you are
a good friend? Why?
• Do you ever argue with
your friends? What about?
3c
A d vi c e Blog
I have a problem and I don’t know how to deal with it. Every time I have to
speak in public, I just panic and can’t do it. I do make an effort and prepare
the previous day. For example, if it’s a school project, I do some online
research and take some notes, but when the time comes, I just forget all the
words! All I can see is my classmates’ faces looking at me. I feel ridiculous just standing
there, not saying anything and so I often make up an excuse and leave the classroom
before everyone starts making fun of me. How do I fix this? I need a solution. Please
help ASAP.
Sweaty Speaker
Dear Sweaty Speaker,
4th April - 3:00 pm
4th April - 3:15 pm
Discuss.
• What are some problems that people
your age are concerned about?
• Who do you talk to when you have a
problem?
2 ead
A. Read the title and try to guess what the
blog is going to be about. Then listen and
check your answers.
B. Read again and write T for True or F for False.
1. Sweaty Speaker doesn’t prepare at all before the school projects.
2. Sweaty Speaker finds it hard to talk in front of the whole class.
3. Jack thinks that other people haven’t got this kind of problem.
4. Jack thinks that you need more than one day to prepare yourself before a
presentation.
5. Jack thinks that most of the time classmates laugh at people who are
presenting a project.
D o Advice It’s not just you who feels nervous about public speaking. It’s a problem that
troubles most people I know, so it’s unfair to blame yourself. There are a few
things you could try. First of all, ask your BF to help you out. You can practise
your presentation with him/her and you can count on him/her to tell you what needs
more work. Your BF can pretend to be your audience. Also, if I were you, I’d prepare for
more than a day. Practice makes perfect, right? If you practised your presentation 100
times, for example, you would feel a lot more prepared. Keep it up, and I’m sure you’ll
get better. Finally, remember that your classmates are not there to compete with you, or
laugh at you if you don’t do well. I’m sure they feel exactly like you.
Jack
5 peak
6 rite
A. Read the plans. Can you think of some more
phrases for each part of the letters?
Talk in pairs. Go to page 62.
4 isten
A. Listen to two friends talking. What is
Larry’s problem?
B. Listen again and tick the things Larry decides to do.
1. search for advice online
2. take the shirt to the cleaner’s
3. tell Jim what really happened
4. give Jim one of his shirts
5. buy a new shirt
6. treat Jim to dinner
Conditional Sentences Type 2
NOTE We use If I were you, to give advice or to
express an opinion.
• I f I were you, I wouldn’t listen to my friends.
• If Ted had a motorbike, he would ride it to school
every day.
• If I lived by the beach, I could go swimming every
day.
3 rammar
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs
in brackets to form Conditional Sentences Type 2.
1. If my best friend
(shout) at me, I (feel)
really bad.
2. If I (be) you,
I (not go) to school
today. You look ill.
3. I (try) to save money if
I (want) to go on
holiday in the summer.
4. My sister (scream) if
she (see) an insect in
her bed.
B. Write a letter to a friend asking for advice on a
problem you’ve got. Then swap letters with your
partner and write a letter giving him/her advice.
Follow the plans above.
When you’re writing a letter to a friend asking for or
giving advice, follow the plans below.
GREETING
OPENING PARAGRAPH
Begin your letter and say why you’re writing. Use
phrases like:
MAIN PART
CLOSING PARAGRAPH
State anything you want to emphasise and end your
letter. Use phrases like:
SIGN OFF
ASKING FOR ADVICE
• I’ve got a problem and
I’d like your advice.
• I hope you can help me
with a problem.
• I need your advice
because I’m in trouble.
GIVING ADVICE
• I was sorry to hear that
you’ve got problems.
• I hope the following
advice will help you.
• I’ve thought about your
problem quite a lot and
I’ve come up with the
following solution.
ASKING FOR ADVICE
Explain the problem and
how you feel and ask for
advice. Use phrases like:
• What should I do?
• I feel helpless and don’t
know what to do.
• If you were me, what
would you do?
• What do you suggest?
• How should I deal with
the situation?
GIVING ADVICE
Give your advice and make
suggestions. Use phrases
like:
• I think you should /
shouldn’t...
• If I were you, I’d...
• I believe it would be a
good idea to...
• One thing you can do is...
• How/What about...?
ASKING FOR ADVICE
• I hope I haven’t troubled
you too much.
• Let me know what you
think as soon as possible.
I’m counting on you.
• I look forward to hearing
from you.
GIVING ADVICE
• I hope everything goes
well.
• Let me know how
everything goes.
• There’s no need to panic.
• Everything will be just fine.
TIP! While listening,
don’t assume
that an answer is
correct just because
the speakers
mention a word
that is in the
activity. Listen
carefully before
you answer.
Go to pages 159-161 for extra grammar practice.
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3d
1 arm-up 2 ead
• Do you know of any charities or organisations that help people?
• How do they help?
• Would you like to be a volunteer for a charity? Why/Why not?
A. Look at the title of the text. What
do you think The Organisation of
Islamic Cooperation does to help
people? Listen, read and find out.
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is a 57-state organisation based in
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with members from all around the Islamic world. Since 1969, it
has helped the Islamic community through fundraising events, donations, charities and
humanitarian programmes. In addition, it supports Muslims in times of war or other
emergencies such as natural disasters and helps those who are suff ering from lack of
medical care. Apart from that, the OIC educates people on how to deal with health
problems and other dangers.
In the countries of the Horn of Africa, such as Somalia and
Kenya, more than 12 million people are aff ected by lack of
food and water, as well as serious illnesses. In 2012, the OIC
decided to ask the international community for help on the
problem of Somalia and raised enough money to give food to
300 families every month. What is more, with the help of 32
non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the OIC managed to send doctors and nurses
to treat patients to the biggest hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia.
The OIC’s member states, together with the United Nations and the Muslim NGOs, have
managed to make a diff erence to the organisation’s dream, which is to make life bett er
for the poor and the sick.
B. Read again and answer the questions.
1. When was the OIC created?
2. Why do people in Somalia and Kenya need help?
3. What happened in 2012?
4. What other organisations has the OIC worked with?
5. Who is Doug Willis?
6. Where has Dr Doug Willis seen civil wars?
7. Why can’t Dr Doug Willis and his colleagues help all
the people who are in need?
Discuss.
I’ve been a volunteer in Africa for many years. The
situation here is extremely tough because some countries
are in the middle of brutal civil wars. Many communities
need our help and everyone has a right to medical care.
We treat patients with very serious illnesses or injuries,
but there are just too many. We can’t really help everyone.
You know, it amazes me how strong people are and how
they can still go around with smiles on their faces.
Dr Doug Willis, volunteer
Helping out
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
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a. verb to give medical care to a person, an illness or
an injury
b. adv. to a very high degree, very much
c. noun [C] sth, especially money, that is given to
charity organisations
d. noun [C] a person who is getting medical treatment
e. verb to teach sb about sth or how to do sth
f. adj. very difficult
6 peak & rite
A. Listen and repeat. What’s the difference
between the gh in words a and b?
a. tough b. through
B. Listen and circle the words which contain gh as /f/.
5 ronunciation
right enough daughter
weight laugh cough bought
neighbour straight
A. Discuss how you could make the world a better place. Use the topics and the ideas given.
4 isten
A. What do you think that people do on ‘Helping
Africa Day’? Listen to a TV reporter and check
your answers.
B. Listen again and complete the sentences.
1. Geoff is holding a .
2. The school has raised about
.
3. Steve Wilkins is trying to break the record for
raising in a day.
4. The school has made a
in the shape of .
5. is going to cut the
cake.
3 ocabulary
A. Match the words 1_6 from the text with the
dictionary entries a-f.
1. donation
2. educate
3. tough
4. treat
5. patient
6. extremely
B. Look up the words below in a dictionary.
border injury illness raise volunteer war
B. Write a few sentences
about how you could make
the world a better place.
pollution trees
cars/bikes factories
environment
charity
organisations volunteers
raise money medicine
poor people
in Africa
If people planted more trees,
the world would be a better place.
TIP! Look up unknown words in a
dictionary. There, you can find a
lot of useful information about a
word: pronunciation, word class
(noun, verb, etc.), meaning and
example sentences.
use technology
to improve
medicine
deal with
illnesses
be informed
health
countries
work together
peace
stop
wars
discuss
differences
respect
other countries
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9th September
Come to Bridgemount Hall
First place: £300
Second place: £100
Poetry
Contest
To: Talented competitors
The judges and audience will
choose the best poems
Are you good
at calligraphy?
If you are,
enter our contest.
Calligraphy
Contest
3e Good luck!
1 peak
Discuss.
• Have you ever taken part in a competition? What was it?
• Read the posters below. Which competition would you like to take part in? Why?
2 isten
Listen and answer the questions.
Choose a, b or c.
3 peak & rite
A. Below is part of an e-mail Abdullah has sent to
his friend Ibrahim. Read it and look at the notes
Ibrahim has made. Match Ibrahim’s notes with the
points a-c which show what he should include in
his reply to Abdullah.
1. Why is Harry ringing?
a. to ask for something
b. to invite Neal to enter a tournament
c. to wish Neal good luck
2. What’s happening on the 18th?
a. The competition begins.
b. There’s an awards ceremony.
c. The competition ends.
3. What does the announcement say?
a. Competitors must enter the main hall.
b. Judges must go to the main hall.
c. Spectators must stay in the main hall.
a. ask for something
b. make a suggestion
c. express enthusiasm
I’ve got some great news. I won first prize in
the photography competition! And do you
want to know what the prize was? €500! Not
bad, huh? Now I’m thinking of entering another
competition which is taking place in two months.
The topic is adventure and I’m not really sure
what kind of pictures to take. Any ideas?
Wow!
Great!
Send me
details
Try...
14th
July
Memorise the
Holy Qur’an
and compete
in one of
the following:
Chapters 1-10,
1-20, 1-30
Ho l y
Q u r ’a n
Co n t e s t
Co r n i che Hall
Great prizes in each category
Ages 12-22
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C. Read the information in the box, the situations 1_4 and the
notes made. In pairs, discuss how you would reply. Then
write down your ideas.
Hi Abdullah,
Congratulations! That’s wonderful news. I wasn’t at all surprised to hear that you won first prize. You take beautiful
pictures.
By the way, what are you thinking of doing with the €500? Buy a new camera for your hobby or do something
else? Anyway, about that other competition you’re going to enter — can you send me some details? I’d like to know
exactly when and where it’s taking place because I’m thinking of entering, too. Yes, I’ve improved quite a bit so
I want to see if I can win anything. As for the topic of adventure, here’s my idea. Why don’t you take pictures of
people doing different extreme sports, like bungee jumping or hang-gliding? Wouldn’t that be nice and adventurous?
I’ll let you know if I come up with anything else. Write back soon.
Take care,
Ibrahim
When you’re writing an e-mail based on prompts,
don’t just copy the notes. Try to rephrase them and
add any comments and/or information that is relevant.
1. I won first place in the skateboarding competition.
Everyone was thrilled with my tricks!
teach me please!
2. Guess what! My school football team
has made it to the finals! great!
3. I want to do something special after the
exams this year. Any ideas? I think...
4. We had a wonderful time in Malaysia. You should
tell your parents to organise a trip there.
send photos
D. Imagine that you have received the e-mail below from
a friend. Read your friend’s e-mail and the notes you have
made and write a reply using all your notes. First, go to the
Workbook p.127 and complete the writing plan.
I just wanted to let you know that I’ve
decided to enter the Qur’an contest
that’s taking place at the youth centre
in two weeks. I’m a bit nervous, though.
There are going to be a lot of
contestants. Do you think we could
meet and practise together?
Also, I think you should give it a try,
too. I think you are better than me!
Why don’t you come over on Friday
and talk about it?
Write back soon!
Fantastic!
I think...
sure!/send
details
B. Now read the e-mail that Ibrahim has written to Abdullah and underline the sentences that correspond to his notes.
TIP! Don’t forget to use appropriate expressions
to begin and end your e-mail and to divide
your e-mail into paragraphs.
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3 Round-up
A. Circle the correct words.
1. Did the police catch the theft / thief?
2. We need to find a solution / donation to this
problem immediately.
3. Can you please turn down / off the TV a bit?
4. The advert / audience was excited after my
presentation.
5. I want to become a(n) contestant / volunteer and
help people in need.
6. Please don’t wear that hat to the museum. It looks
ridiculous / obvious!
ocabulary
ommunication
rammar
Score: / 6
B. Complete with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. Fortunately, the was arrested
before he escaped. ROB
2. My cat died after a long . ILL
3. There were more than 300 at
the stadium. COMPETE
4. For those of you who are more ,
there are activities like bungee jumping to
try. ADVENTURE
5. Two have taken place in my
neighbourhood this week. BURGLAR
6. The of the hotel is a friend of my
father’s. OWN
C. Write questions. The words in bold are the answers.
1. A: ?
B: The screws fell on the floor.
2. A: ?
B: Mark won the poetry contest.
3. A: ?
B: Oliver beat Lenny at tennis.
4. A: ?
B: The burglar stole a painting.
5. A: ?
B: The man tried on the brown shoes.
6. A: ?
B: Bill is late.
Score: / 6
D. Circle the correct words.
1. Jack pushed me / myself and I fell down, but luckily I
didn’t hurt me / myself.
2. Diane won’t lie. You can always count on her /
herself to tell you the truth.
3. Khaled and I were thirsty so we treated us /
ourselves to some apple juice.
4. My cousin, Ali, is twenty years old and lives by him /
himself.
Score: / 9
1. If I had a lot of money, I (make)
a donation.
2. Would you become a detective if you
(like) solving crimes?
3. Tom (buy) a car if he
(know) how to drive.
4. If I (be) you, I
(apologise) to your parents.
5. If I (not know) how to put this
chair together, I (read) the
instructions.
6. Ted (call) us if he
(want) help.
E. Complete with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Score: / 10
Kerry Gavin, what are you doing?
Gavin I’m watching TV.
Kerry (1)
Gavin Well...
Kerry Well what?
Gavin (2) Also, I haven’t got enough money to
buy the paint.
Kerry (3) I bought it yesterday. It’s in the
basement. So, what do you think? If you get
started now, you’ll finish by dinner time.
Gavin (4)
F. Complete the dialogue with the sentences a-f. There are
two extra sentences which you will not need to use.
5. Greg didn’t break the window, Dad, so don’t blame
him / himself.
6. Have you ever stayed at home by yourself /
yourselves, children?
7. Has Hamid found him / himself a nice house yet? He
told myself / me he was looking around in this area.
a. It’s a piece of cake.
b. You promised to paint the living room.
c. Whatever you say.
d. Haven’t you started yet?
e. No need.
f. I can’t be bothered.
Score: / 8
Score: / 6
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Score: / 10
TOTAL SCORE: / 55
Now I can…
ask different kinds of questions
give and follow instructions
ask for and give advice
write a letter asking for or giving advice
talk about imaginary situations
look up words in a dictionary
write an e-mail based on prompts
peak
Talk in pairs. Look at the prompts and ask your partner questions to complete the chart below. Then answer your
partner’s questions. Use Conditional sentences Type 2.
rite
Write sentences about your partner and yourself. Use
the information you collected in the speaking activity.
If my partner…
Score: / 5
If I won a prize in a
competition, I would …
TOTAL SCORE: / 55
Score: / 5
Give it a try!
win / prize / competition
not have to / go / school / every day
find / bag full of money / street
meet / favourite / writer
Read the rhyme and circle the correct words. Then listen and check your answers.
I bought a chair from a (1) ASAP / DIY shop
I opened the box an d oh my! What a shock !
What happen ed to my chair?
It ’s just pieces of wood!
‘Follow these (2) adver ts / ins tructio ns’
Oh no! This isn’t good!
I couldn’t put it (3) together / over
So I called my neigh bour, Br uce
He cam e over with his tool box
A nd said: ‘There are no (4) holes / screws.’
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3 Culture Page A. Look at the picture and the title of the text.
Do you know anything about the place in the
picture? Listen, read and check your answers.
The Messenger of Allah, as the Prophet Mohammad
(peace be upon him) is known, was born in 570 CE in
Makkah. Because his parents died when he was very
young, he was raised by his grandfather and later by
his uncle, Abu Talib. He also lived with Bedouins for
a few years, in order to learn the classical language
and their simple way of life. At the age of 25,
Mohammad married a woman called Khadija (may
Allah be pleased with her) and lived with her for over
20 years, until she died. Khadija chose him because
of his honest and responsible nature.
When he was 40 years old, he received the first
verses of the Noble Qur’an from Allah and became
the last prophet. Then he had to deliver these verses
to all mankind. He kept receiving these verses, which
all make up the Noble Qur’an, for about 23 years.
The Qur’an talked about Allah’s kindness and also the
need for people to be good towards other people. It
is stated in the Qur’an that the Prophet himself was
the perfect example of kindness, honesty and mercy,
not just with people, but also with animals. One day,
during prayer, the Prophet heard a child cry. For this
reason, he shortened the prayer so that the child
could go to his worried mother. Another example
involves a poor man. The Prophet Mohammad felt so
sorry for him that he gave him the only clothes he
had. He was merciful even with his opponents, and
he would forget their insults.
The Prophet was also kind to animals. One day, some
men saw a bird with two chicks. When they took the
chicks, the bird followed them, trying to get its chicks
back. The Prophet immediately ordered the men to
return the chicks to the bird. On another occasion, he
saw a camel that was suffering because it couldn’t
carry its load. The Prophet felt that its owner was
cruel to it, and he was upset.
The Prophet died in 632 CE, but by then he had
managed to spread Islam and its teachings in the
Arabian Peninsula and unite the Arab tribes in the
name of Allah.
1. Why did the Prophet live with Bedouins for a
few years?
2. Why did Khadija choose Mohammad?
3. Why did the Prophet shorten the prayer in
the example described in the text?
4. Was the Prophet only kind to people who
were kind to him?
5. What had Mohammad managed to do
during his lifetime?
B. Read again and answer the questions.
Mohammad, The Messenger of Mercy
(blessing & peace be upon him)
‘And We have not sent you except as a mercy for the worlds.’
Noble Qur’an
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Discuss: Where can you find the following in this module?
Go through the module and find the pictures.
In this module you will...
Do you like travelling? Why?/Why not?
How do you usually travel?
D E
B C
A
learn to report statements, questions,
commands and requests
talk about different types of holiday
talk about misfortunes
write an account of a true event
learn about cultural differences
learn to differentiate between formal and
informal language
learn to write a formal letter asking for
information
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