listening learn
1. PHRASAL VER BS (TURN )
A. Look at the extract from the radio programme that you
heard in the listening section. What does the phrasal
verb in bold mean?
vocabulary grammar
A. Look at the following examples and
answer the questions that follow.
PASSI VE VOI CE II
A compound noun is a combination of two (or more)
nouns that function as one word. The last noun is
defined or described by the noun(s) appearing before it
(e.g. a history book is a book related to history).
NOTE
a. Posters on the walls are believed to make
classrooms look stimulating.
• What makes classrooms look stimulating?
• Who believes so?
b. Dan put a flashlight attached to a phone
cord in the cupboard.
• Which words have been omitted between
flashlight and attached?
c. A new standardised test is being designed
and students will be taking it three years
from now.
• Which of the two verbs in bold is in the
passive voice?
Grammar Reference p. 106.
B. Rewrite the following sentences in the
Passive Voice starting with the words
given.
... with a bit of paint and imagination we turned it into a time
machine.
B. Match the phrasal verbs in bold with their meanings.
1. It’s getting late. I think you should turn in.
2. He turned down the job in London, because he didn’t want
to move.
3. My aunt turned up unexpectedly yesterday.
4. They turned the wallet over to the police.
5. The kidnapper turned out to be a neighbour.
2. COMPO UND NO UNS
A. Look at the following word combinations which were
mentioned in the radio programme that you heard in the
listening section. What do they mean?
bookshelf time machine football player
alphabet museum history book
B. Combine the nouns in the box to form as many compound
nouns as possible.
paste bed bus school weather
tooth room water police tank table
kitchen motor sail bike ache
boat sun forecast girl station
C. Complete the sentences with compound nouns from
exercise B.
1. We had to go to the to report that
our shop had been robbed.
2. According to the it will rain tomorrow.
3. We just bought a new ; you
wouldn’t believe how restful a sleep you get on it.
4. The is late again; we’ll miss the
first hour!
5. I went to the dentist’s yesterday because I had terrible
.
1. The detective is questioning the suspects at
the moment.
The suspects
.
2. Students believe that Professor Swan is very
strict.
Professor Swan
.
3. They are building a shopping centre on the
outskirts of the city.
A shopping centre
.
4. They say that the French founded this town
in the 17th century.
It
.
This town
.
5. The cheesecakes which the participants
made were delicious.
The cheesecakes
.
a. arrive
b. prove to be
c. go to bed
d. refuse an offer
e. give something to the authorities
vocabulary & grammar
13
• What kind of extra-curricular events does
your school/college organise?
• Have you ever participated in any of them?
1. warm-up
• Do you think that extra-curricular activities are
important? Why / Why not?
• In your opinion, which extra-curricular activities are
most interesting? Why?
3. further discu ssion
Discuss the following questions. You can use some of the words/phrases in the box.
2. Choosing between options
Work in pairs. Student A, read the situation, look
at the pictures and ask the questions. Student B,
go to page 103, read the information and answer
Student A’s questions.
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
develop talent encourage creativity
cultivate cultural awareness expose to
broaden horizons acquire further knowledge
Situation:
I am the president of the Student Council. We
have decided to organise an extra-curricular
event that will bring the students together.
However, first we want to hear from other
students like you about which option you think
would be best.
First:
You should look at the pictures on the right and
ask:
• What are the options?
• What are the advantages/disadvantages of
each option?
Then:
When you have all the information you need,
explain which activity you have chosen. Be
ready to explain why you didn’t choose the
other option. Remember to use information
you learn from asking questions to explain your
final choice.
Finally:
After you have shared your decision, you will be
asked more questions about the topic.
indoor outdoor submit raise money
weather conditions popular appeal to
(in)expensive refreshments
writing contests sports competitions
debating contests art exhibitions field trips
1. PHRASAL VER BS (TURN )
A. Look at the extract from the radio programme that you
heard in the listening section. What does the phrasal
verb in bold mean?
vocabulary grammar
A. Look at the following examples and
answer the questions that follow.
PASSI VE VOI CE II
A compound noun is a combination of two (or more)
nouns that function as one word. The last noun is
defined or described by the noun(s) appearing before it
(e.g. a history book is a book related to history).
NOTE
a. Posters on the walls are believed to make
classrooms look stimulating.
• What makes classrooms look stimulating?
• Who believes so?
b. Dan put a flashlight attached to a phone
cord in the cupboard.
• Which words have been omitted between
flashlight and attached?
c. A new standardised test is being designed
and students will be taking it three years
from now.
• Which of the two verbs in bold is in the
passive voice?
Grammar Reference p. 106.
B. Rewrite the following sentences in the
Passive Voice starting with the words
given.
... with a bit of paint and imagination we turned it into a time
machine.
B. Match the phrasal verbs in bold with their meanings.
1. It’s getting late. I think you should turn in.
2. He turned down the job in London, because he didn’t want
to move.
3. My aunt turned up unexpectedly yesterday.
4. They turned the wallet over to the police.
5. The kidnapper turned out to be a neighbour.
2. COMPO UND NO UNS
A. Look at the following word combinations which were
mentioned in the radio programme that you heard in the
listening section. What do they mean?
bookshelf time machine football player
alphabet museum history book
B. Combine the nouns in the box to form as many compound
nouns as possible.
paste bed bus school weather
tooth room water police tank table
kitchen motor sail bike ache
boat sun forecast girl station
C. Complete the sentences with compound nouns from
exercise B.
1. We had to go to the to report that
our shop had been robbed.
2. According to the it will rain tomorrow.
3. We just bought a new ; you
wouldn’t believe how restful a sleep you get on it.
4. The is late again; we’ll miss the
first hour!
5. I went to the dentist’s yesterday because I had terrible
.
1. The detective is questioning the suspects at
the moment.
The suspects
.
2. Students believe that Professor Swan is very
strict.
Professor Swan
.
3. They are building a shopping centre on the
outskirts of the city.
A shopping centre
.
4. They say that the French founded this town
in the 17th century.
It
.
This town
.
5. The cheesecakes which the participants
made were delicious.
The cheesecakes
.
a. arrive
b. prove to be
c. go to bed
d. refuse an offer
e. give something to the authorities
vocabulary & grammar
13
• What kind of extra-curricular events does
your school/college organise?
• Have you ever participated in any of them?
1. warm-up
• Do you think that extra-curricular activities are
important? Why / Why not?
• In your opinion, which extra-curricular activities are
most interesting? Why?
3. further discu ssion
Discuss the following questions. You can use some of the words/phrases in the box.
2. Choosing between options
Work in pairs. Student A, read the situation, look
at the pictures and ask the questions. Student B,
go to page 103, read the information and answer
Student A’s questions.
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
develop talent encourage creativity
cultivate cultural awareness expose to
broaden horizons acquire further knowledge
Situation:
I am the president of the Student Council. We
have decided to organise an extra-curricular
event that will bring the students together.
However, first we want to hear from other
students like you about which option you think
would be best.
First:
You should look at the pictures on the right and
ask:
• What are the options?
• What are the advantages/disadvantages of
each option?
Then:
When you have all the information you need,
explain which activity you have chosen. Be
ready to explain why you didn’t choose the
other option. Remember to use information
you learn from asking questions to explain your
final choice.
Finally:
After you have shared your decision, you will be
asked more questions about the topic.
indoor outdoor submit raise money
weather conditions popular appeal to
(in)expensive refreshments
writing contests sports competitions
debating contests art exhibitions field trips
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