Someone’s got to do it...
Tell us your bad job experiences. It can’t be that
bad, can it?
I once worked at a sweet factory putting sugar on sweets
and biscuits. I thought it would be nice because I was a
big fan of sweets. Well, I used to go home with sugar in
my hair, up my nose and in my ears! It was disgusting and
the smell was so strong that I couldn’t get used to it. I
only lasted a week, but one good thing did come out of
my experience. By the time I left, I had given up sweets
altogether.
Larry Mitchell, Southampton
the penguins and the other animals in general, but cleaning
up after them wasn’t much fun, as you can imagine. The
worst job I had was in the monkey reserve. You see, as
visitors drove through, monkeys usually climbed on their
cars for a free ride. At the exit of the reserve, one of
us had to stop the monkeys from getting into the next
reserve. I can tell you, chasing monkeys around with a stick
in the middle of the summer is not fun at all.
Dan Given, Hemsby
customers’ orders, answering calls and in general, dealing
with people and their complaints. You see, I work at a
call centre and the things I have to put up with are awful.
Just because people can’t see you face-to-face, they think
it’s OK to be rude. It was really difficult in the beginning,
but by the end of the first month, I had learnt not to take
it too personally. Once, I got so angry with a customer, I
shouted back at him, and it almost cost me my job.
Faisal Ahmed, Jeddah
could be worse. I could still be working there. I don’t know
how I lasted a month at the box factory. I’d had enough
before the end of the first week. It was exhausting on the
body, but what it did to your mind was most worrying.
Boring, just isn’t a strong enough word. I worked with a
man who had been there for twenty years! He told me he
dreamt of boxes, he saw boxes when he closed his eyes,
and he even tasted boxes when he ate. I was so glad when
I was fired!
Willy Hawkins, Bath
1. extremely unpleasant, horrible (Larry):
2. an area of land that is protected (Dan):
3. a thin piece of wood (Dan):
4. accept something that is annoying, without
complaining (Faisal):
5. help somebody remember something (Willy):
6. really tiring (Willy):
D. Find words/phrases in the text that mean the
following:
E. Discuss.
• Which of the jobs in the text would you least like
to do? Why?
zookeeper
factory worker
call centre agent
Larry
Dan
Faisal
Willy
1. I worked there for a month.
2. I soon got used to it.
3. I was happy when I lost my job.
4. I enjoyed part of my job.
5. My job helped me improve my health.
6. I still have the same job.
7. I worked there for less than a month.
C. Read again and write L for Larry, D for Dan,
F for Faisal or W for Willy.
I worked for one summer at a safari park. I liked feeding
My job can be really hard sometimes as it involves taking
I often remind myself, no matter how bad things get, they
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construction
emergency services
2.VOCABULARY
JOBS
Look at the groups of words below. Can you add any
more to each group?
3.GRAMMAR
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
Read the examples. Which action
happened first and which happened
second? Then complete the rule.
• By the time I left, I had given up sweets altogether.
• Sam had sent a CV to the company before he got the job.
• Yesterday, we took the kids to the zoo. We hadn’t been
there before.
Complete with the Past Simple or the Past Perfect Simple of the verbs in brackets.
A: Hey, William. you (take) the car to the garage today?
B: Yeah, but listen to this. When I (get) there, they (close) for lunch. So
I (park) outside and (go) for a walk. Then I (remember) something.
I (leave) my wallet and my keys in the car! I (run) back, but the car was gone.
A: What?
B: I was shocked! But then I realised what (happen). The mechanic (take) the car
inside to fix it.
A: Without asking?
B: Well, he (see) the keys in the car and thought it (be) OK to take it.
4.PRACTICE
Make a timeline of events in your life, like the
one below. Write the events on a piece of paper,
in random order, and give them to your partner.
Then talk in pairs. Ask each other questions as
in the example.
5.SPEAKING
get a bike finish school go to university get first job
2003 2004 2005 2009
| | | |
Had you passed your driving test before you went to university?
Yes, I had.
paramedic lifeguard rescue squad
media
journalist cameraman
builder painter plumber
newsreader
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
+ past participle
We use the Past Perfect Simple for an action which
had happened before another action in the past.
Grammar Reference p. 133
97
• course: (1)
• qualifications needed? (2)
• course lasts (3) weeks
• (4) lessons per week
(Mondays and (5) )
• Mewbury College
• fees: (6)
Top Class training
Sign up
1.VOCABULARY
Read the sentences and try to guess the meaning of the words/phrases in bold.
1. Sam signed up for a Spanish class but he’s broke, so
I don’t know how he’s going to pay the fees.
2. If you want to get a certificate at the end of the
course, you have to attend all the classes.
3. My friend is trying to manage having both a big
family and a career.
4. You can’t really learn gardening from a book. You
need to get out there and do some practical work.
5. Jason has just completed his Master’s degree and is
now looking for a job.
A. Discuss.
• What sort of training courses do you know of?
• Would you like to sign up for one? Why / Why not?
2.LISTENING
B. Somebody is calling to ask about training courses
and is listening to a recorded message. Listen to the
message and complete the advertisement below.
C. Now you will hear the caller speaking with a call
centre agent. Listen and complete the caller’s notes.
Student A: Imagine that you want to attend
one of the courses above. Student B is a
receptionist at a college with training courses.
Use the prompts to ask Student B questions
about the course you are interested in.
3.SPEAKING
ROLE PLAY
Hair
dressing
Basic Computing
Photography
Interior
design
How long / last?
How much / fees?
Where / take place?
When / lessons?
How many / students per class?
need / qualifications or equipment?
offer / practical work?
certificate / when finish?
Student B: Imagine that
you are a receptionist at a
college which is offering
the four training courses
shown above. Answer
Student A’s questions
about the courses with
ideas of your own.
Topclass
Training Courses
FOR AGES: (1)
COURSES
AVAILABLE: - Building/construction
- (2) training
- (3)
And many more!
WE OFFER: - Seminars
- (4)
- Distance learning
All students receive a certificate
at the end of the course
What are you waiting for?
WORDS RELATED TO TRAINING COURSES
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3.
4.
5.
When writing an e-mail giving information:
use appropriate expressions to begin and end your
e-mail.
do not copy the wording in the advertisement. Try to
rephrase it, add comments and relevant information.
use linking words/phrases to connect your ideas
(e.g. To begin with, What’s more, Finally, As for,
However).
in the last paragraph, mention that you are willing to
give any additional information.
1. The course is for people between the ages
2.
4.WRITING AN E-MAIL GIVING INFORMATION
A. Read the e-mail below and answer the questions.
1. Why is Saleh writing to Jerry?
2. What sort of information did Jerry ask for?
3. What other information might be useful to Jerry?
4. What does Saleh think about the course?
5. What is the topic of each of the paragraphs in
the e-mail?
Hi Jerry,
It was great to hear from you. At the moment, I’m working as a photographer for a local newspaper,
and I’m very busy. Anyway, I would be more than happy to give you some information about the
photography training course I attended.
To begin with, I’ll tell you about the course itself. It was a very well-organised four-week course.
The lessons lasted till six in the evening and they were three times a week. They took place at Grand
College and the facilities were great. As for the teachers, they were experienced and very helpful.
I found it very easy to work with them and I’ve even kept in touch with some of them. However, the
fees were quite expensive, but it was definitely worth it. When the course was completed, I received
a certificate and, as you already know, I managed to find a job within weeks.
So, if you’re thinking about signing up for the course, I recommend it. If there’s anything else you’d like
to know, don’t hesitate to ask.
Best wishes,
Saleh
contact: Richard Robinson
555 -3246
COMPUTER
Course
Mon, TUES, Wed
10:30am-3pm
sign up now
20%
discount
B. Read the information below taken from advertisements. Write full sentences as in the example.
For beginners or for people who have some knowledge
of English, but want to become more fluent
• • friendly, experienced teachers
• small classes (max. 6 students)
• certificates for all students who
complete the course
For more information contact Greyson College
2-month intensive course (9-2 daily)
ONLY
£650
C. Imagine that you are working in an English-speaking
country. A friend of yours is coming to live there because
he/she has found a job, and he/she wants to know about the
English course that you attended. Look at the advertisement
below and write an e-mail to your friend giving information.
Your e-mail should be between 80-100 words.
WRITING TASK
of 18 and 24.
age group
18 -24
LEARNENGLISH
fees: € 250
5 week course
99
7 Round-up
A. Circle the correct words.
VOCABULARY
B. Complete the sentences with prepositions.
1. Greg is fluent Spanish, but he can’t speak
a word of French.
2. Children under five enter the museum free
charge.
3. Are you applying the job of a journalist?
4. Can I take the day tomorrow?
5. I don’t think the teacher can put with
John any longer.
6. What’s your date birth?
7. Who’s charge of collecting fees?
1. I accept / refuse to leave until I speak to the manager.
2. My employee / employer fired me yesterday.
3. There are three charge / cash machines in my
neighbourhood.
4. We can’t hire this applicant / customer because he
has no previous experience.
5. Why didn’t anyone inform / attend me about the
meeting?
GRAMMAR
D. Circle the correct words.
1. My daughter can’t eat by herself / herself yet.
2. Aren’t you going to tell them / themselves what
happened?
3. I hate it when you only think about myself / yourself.
E. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold.
1. Amanda is very rude. (so)
2. I couldn’t work because the kids were making noise.
(so much)
3. Salim enjoys working as a teacher, right? (doesn’t)
4. The day had been very tiring so I didn’t want to go
out for dinner. (such)
5. It was such a crowded place that we couldn’t sit
anywhere. (so)
6. That is a great idea! (what)
F. Complete the dialogue with question tags.
A: Hey, you haven’t seen my holiday photos,
?
B: No, you went to India, ?
A: Yeah, it was wonderful.
B: You know something, these photos...
A: They’re not very good, I know. I need a new camera,
?
B: You don’t have a digital camera, ?
A: No, I really need one. And they’re really cheap these
days, ?
B: Yeah, they are.
A: Then you won’t mind getting me one,
?
B: What?
COMMUNICATION
C. Complete the dialogue with the Past Simple or the
Past Perfect Simple of the verbs in brackets.
A: Do you know what Ken did last night? We
(1) (arrange) to meet outside
the museum, but when I (2)
(get) there, he (3) (already / go)
inside.
B: Really?
A: Yes, but I (4) (not know). So, I
(5) (wait) for fifteen minutes
outside. By the time I (6)
(buy) a ticket and (7) (get) in,
he (8) (already / see) the
exhibition!
G. Put the dialogues in order.
4. I think I lost my mobile phone. I can’t find it / itself
anywhere.
5. I burnt myself / me while I was cooking yesterday.
6. Our friend Nasir invited us / ourselves to his house
for dinner.
1.
Thank you, how much do you want to deposit?
Yes, it’s 67899897.
OK. Do you have the account number?
£600. Can I also deposit money at the cash machine?
Good morning. What can I do for you?
Yes, you can.
I’d like to make a deposit.
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You will hear four conversations. For questions 1-4, choose
the picture which answers the question correctly.
LISTENING
1. What perks does the man receive?
2. What does the man do?
A. Talk in pairs. Use the prompts in the boxes to
compare the two jobs.
SPEAKING
SELF-ASSESSMENT
Read the following and tick the appropriate boxes. For
the points you are unsure of, refer back to the relevant
sections in the module.
Now I can...
carry out transactions
talk about work, workplaces and describe
my qualifications
ask for confirmation
express interest, surprise and make
exclamations
express result
use the Past Perfect Simple
write a CV
write an e-mail giving information
a. b. c.
a. b. c.
4. What kind of training course has the woman
attended?
a. b. c.
3. What time is the job interview?
a. b. c.
BASIC
COOKERY
BASIC
French
GARDENING
FOR
BEGINNERS
Think about:
salary working hours employer
colleagues routine workplace
exhausting boring (un)pleasant
tiring overtime face-to-face
I think that … is better because …
I disagree. I believe that …
B. Which job do you believe you are more suitable for?
Why?
I think that I am more suitable for … because …
I am more suitable for …
MADRID
LON DON
7/10/11
2.
We charge 1%.
That’s good. I’d like to exchange $1000 into euros.
commission do you charge?
I’d like to ask you something. How much
Good afternoon. How can I help?
OK, I’ll just check the exchange rate.
Thank you.
B. Read the text and answer the questions.
1. In which countries can you find riyals?
2. How many halala are SAR12?
3. Which countries have the dollar as currency?
4. Where does the $ sign come from?
5. What is the currency rate of the Saudi riyal?
A. Look at the pictures and the title of the text. What do you know about the Saudi riyal and the dollar?
Listen, read and check your answers.
The Saudi riyal (SAR) is the name of the currency
used in Saudi Arabia. Here are some interesting
facts about the Saudi riyal...
The name riyal can also be found in Qatar (Qatari riyal)
as well as in Oman (Omani rial).
The Saudi riyal is divided into 100 halala or 20 ghirsh.
There are halala coins of 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 and
banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 riyals.
According to many sources, modern riyals were made
by King Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud and have the name of the
new Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on them.
In 1961, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100 riyal banknotes were
issued. This was done in order to help pilgrims to
Makkah, who would otherwise have to carry heavy
loads of coins on their long journey.
The
dollar is the name of the currency used in several
countries in the world, such as the USA, Canada,
Australia and New Zealand. Here are some interesting
facts about the
dollar...
The name
dollar has its roots in a silver coin called a thaler
which was used in Europe for almost 400 years.
The dollar sign ‘$’ first appeared in business documents
between English-Americans and Spanish-Americans in the
1770s. There are many explanations for how the sign was
formed.
One of the most popular is that it
comes from a handwritten form of ps,
the abbreviation for the plural of peso.
Later, the dollar sign was found with
two vertical lines. The most popular
theory for this sign is a combination
of the letters U and S, from United States.
The Canadian $1 coin is usually called the loonie, after the
Canadian bird on it and the $2 coin is called a toonie. Also,
the Canadian and the US dollar are usually called
bucks.
Since 2003, the currency rate of the riyal is officially
fixed at 1US dollar=3.745 Saudi riyals
SAUDI RIYALvs DOLLAR
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Optional
Why do you think it’s interesting
to learn about other cultures?
What are the most important
celebrations in your country?
Discuss:
an e-mail of invitation
a recipe for a Peruvian dish
customs and gestures from different countries
two friends talking about life on a farm
a text about Alaska natives
Flick through the module and find...
In this module you will...
learn how to report statements, questions,
commands and requests
talk about food and quantity
learn to give and follow instructions
learn about customs from different countries
talk about a different lifestyle
learn how to write a recipe
talk about imaginary situations and learn to
make wishes
write an e-mail accepting or refusing an
invitation and making arrangements
Tell us your bad job experiences. It can’t be that
bad, can it?
I once worked at a sweet factory putting sugar on sweets
and biscuits. I thought it would be nice because I was a
big fan of sweets. Well, I used to go home with sugar in
my hair, up my nose and in my ears! It was disgusting and
the smell was so strong that I couldn’t get used to it. I
only lasted a week, but one good thing did come out of
my experience. By the time I left, I had given up sweets
altogether.
Larry Mitchell, Southampton
the penguins and the other animals in general, but cleaning
up after them wasn’t much fun, as you can imagine. The
worst job I had was in the monkey reserve. You see, as
visitors drove through, monkeys usually climbed on their
cars for a free ride. At the exit of the reserve, one of
us had to stop the monkeys from getting into the next
reserve. I can tell you, chasing monkeys around with a stick
in the middle of the summer is not fun at all.
Dan Given, Hemsby
customers’ orders, answering calls and in general, dealing
with people and their complaints. You see, I work at a
call centre and the things I have to put up with are awful.
Just because people can’t see you face-to-face, they think
it’s OK to be rude. It was really difficult in the beginning,
but by the end of the first month, I had learnt not to take
it too personally. Once, I got so angry with a customer, I
shouted back at him, and it almost cost me my job.
Faisal Ahmed, Jeddah
could be worse. I could still be working there. I don’t know
how I lasted a month at the box factory. I’d had enough
before the end of the first week. It was exhausting on the
body, but what it did to your mind was most worrying.
Boring, just isn’t a strong enough word. I worked with a
man who had been there for twenty years! He told me he
dreamt of boxes, he saw boxes when he closed his eyes,
and he even tasted boxes when he ate. I was so glad when
I was fired!
Willy Hawkins, Bath
1. extremely unpleasant, horrible (Larry):
2. an area of land that is protected (Dan):
3. a thin piece of wood (Dan):
4. accept something that is annoying, without
complaining (Faisal):
5. help somebody remember something (Willy):
6. really tiring (Willy):
D. Find words/phrases in the text that mean the
following:
E. Discuss.
• Which of the jobs in the text would you least like
to do? Why?
zookeeper
factory worker
call centre agent
Larry
Dan
Faisal
Willy
1. I worked there for a month.
2. I soon got used to it.
3. I was happy when I lost my job.
4. I enjoyed part of my job.
5. My job helped me improve my health.
6. I still have the same job.
7. I worked there for less than a month.
C. Read again and write L for Larry, D for Dan,
F for Faisal or W for Willy.
I worked for one summer at a safari park. I liked feeding
My job can be really hard sometimes as it involves taking
I often remind myself, no matter how bad things get, they
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construction
emergency services
2.VOCABULARY
JOBS
Look at the groups of words below. Can you add any
more to each group?
3.GRAMMAR
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
Read the examples. Which action
happened first and which happened
second? Then complete the rule.
• By the time I left, I had given up sweets altogether.
• Sam had sent a CV to the company before he got the job.
• Yesterday, we took the kids to the zoo. We hadn’t been
there before.
Complete with the Past Simple or the Past Perfect Simple of the verbs in brackets.
A: Hey, William. you (take) the car to the garage today?
B: Yeah, but listen to this. When I (get) there, they (close) for lunch. So
I (park) outside and (go) for a walk. Then I (remember) something.
I (leave) my wallet and my keys in the car! I (run) back, but the car was gone.
A: What?
B: I was shocked! But then I realised what (happen). The mechanic (take) the car
inside to fix it.
A: Without asking?
B: Well, he (see) the keys in the car and thought it (be) OK to take it.
4.PRACTICE
Make a timeline of events in your life, like the
one below. Write the events on a piece of paper,
in random order, and give them to your partner.
Then talk in pairs. Ask each other questions as
in the example.
5.SPEAKING
get a bike finish school go to university get first job
2003 2004 2005 2009
| | | |
Had you passed your driving test before you went to university?
Yes, I had.
paramedic lifeguard rescue squad
media
journalist cameraman
builder painter plumber
newsreader
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
+ past participle
We use the Past Perfect Simple for an action which
had happened before another action in the past.
Grammar Reference p. 133
97
• course: (1)
• qualifications needed? (2)
• course lasts (3) weeks
• (4) lessons per week
(Mondays and (5) )
• Mewbury College
• fees: (6)
Top Class training
Sign up
1.VOCABULARY
Read the sentences and try to guess the meaning of the words/phrases in bold.
1. Sam signed up for a Spanish class but he’s broke, so
I don’t know how he’s going to pay the fees.
2. If you want to get a certificate at the end of the
course, you have to attend all the classes.
3. My friend is trying to manage having both a big
family and a career.
4. You can’t really learn gardening from a book. You
need to get out there and do some practical work.
5. Jason has just completed his Master’s degree and is
now looking for a job.
A. Discuss.
• What sort of training courses do you know of?
• Would you like to sign up for one? Why / Why not?
2.LISTENING
B. Somebody is calling to ask about training courses
and is listening to a recorded message. Listen to the
message and complete the advertisement below.
C. Now you will hear the caller speaking with a call
centre agent. Listen and complete the caller’s notes.
Student A: Imagine that you want to attend
one of the courses above. Student B is a
receptionist at a college with training courses.
Use the prompts to ask Student B questions
about the course you are interested in.
3.SPEAKING
ROLE PLAY
Hair
dressing
Basic Computing
Photography
Interior
design
How long / last?
How much / fees?
Where / take place?
When / lessons?
How many / students per class?
need / qualifications or equipment?
offer / practical work?
certificate / when finish?
Student B: Imagine that
you are a receptionist at a
college which is offering
the four training courses
shown above. Answer
Student A’s questions
about the courses with
ideas of your own.
Topclass
Training Courses
FOR AGES: (1)
COURSES
AVAILABLE: - Building/construction
- (2) training
- (3)
And many more!
WE OFFER: - Seminars
- (4)
- Distance learning
All students receive a certificate
at the end of the course
What are you waiting for?
WORDS RELATED TO TRAINING COURSES
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3.
4.
5.
When writing an e-mail giving information:
use appropriate expressions to begin and end your
e-mail.
do not copy the wording in the advertisement. Try to
rephrase it, add comments and relevant information.
use linking words/phrases to connect your ideas
(e.g. To begin with, What’s more, Finally, As for,
However).
in the last paragraph, mention that you are willing to
give any additional information.
1. The course is for people between the ages
2.
4.WRITING AN E-MAIL GIVING INFORMATION
A. Read the e-mail below and answer the questions.
1. Why is Saleh writing to Jerry?
2. What sort of information did Jerry ask for?
3. What other information might be useful to Jerry?
4. What does Saleh think about the course?
5. What is the topic of each of the paragraphs in
the e-mail?
Hi Jerry,
It was great to hear from you. At the moment, I’m working as a photographer for a local newspaper,
and I’m very busy. Anyway, I would be more than happy to give you some information about the
photography training course I attended.
To begin with, I’ll tell you about the course itself. It was a very well-organised four-week course.
The lessons lasted till six in the evening and they were three times a week. They took place at Grand
College and the facilities were great. As for the teachers, they were experienced and very helpful.
I found it very easy to work with them and I’ve even kept in touch with some of them. However, the
fees were quite expensive, but it was definitely worth it. When the course was completed, I received
a certificate and, as you already know, I managed to find a job within weeks.
So, if you’re thinking about signing up for the course, I recommend it. If there’s anything else you’d like
to know, don’t hesitate to ask.
Best wishes,
Saleh
contact: Richard Robinson
555 -3246
COMPUTER
Course
Mon, TUES, Wed
10:30am-3pm
sign up now
20%
discount
B. Read the information below taken from advertisements. Write full sentences as in the example.
For beginners or for people who have some knowledge
of English, but want to become more fluent
• • friendly, experienced teachers
• small classes (max. 6 students)
• certificates for all students who
complete the course
For more information contact Greyson College
2-month intensive course (9-2 daily)
ONLY
£650
C. Imagine that you are working in an English-speaking
country. A friend of yours is coming to live there because
he/she has found a job, and he/she wants to know about the
English course that you attended. Look at the advertisement
below and write an e-mail to your friend giving information.
Your e-mail should be between 80-100 words.
WRITING TASK
of 18 and 24.
age group
18 -24
LEARNENGLISH
fees: € 250
5 week course
99
7 Round-up
A. Circle the correct words.
VOCABULARY
B. Complete the sentences with prepositions.
1. Greg is fluent Spanish, but he can’t speak
a word of French.
2. Children under five enter the museum free
charge.
3. Are you applying the job of a journalist?
4. Can I take the day tomorrow?
5. I don’t think the teacher can put with
John any longer.
6. What’s your date birth?
7. Who’s charge of collecting fees?
1. I accept / refuse to leave until I speak to the manager.
2. My employee / employer fired me yesterday.
3. There are three charge / cash machines in my
neighbourhood.
4. We can’t hire this applicant / customer because he
has no previous experience.
5. Why didn’t anyone inform / attend me about the
meeting?
GRAMMAR
D. Circle the correct words.
1. My daughter can’t eat by herself / herself yet.
2. Aren’t you going to tell them / themselves what
happened?
3. I hate it when you only think about myself / yourself.
E. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold.
1. Amanda is very rude. (so)
2. I couldn’t work because the kids were making noise.
(so much)
3. Salim enjoys working as a teacher, right? (doesn’t)
4. The day had been very tiring so I didn’t want to go
out for dinner. (such)
5. It was such a crowded place that we couldn’t sit
anywhere. (so)
6. That is a great idea! (what)
F. Complete the dialogue with question tags.
A: Hey, you haven’t seen my holiday photos,
?
B: No, you went to India, ?
A: Yeah, it was wonderful.
B: You know something, these photos...
A: They’re not very good, I know. I need a new camera,
?
B: You don’t have a digital camera, ?
A: No, I really need one. And they’re really cheap these
days, ?
B: Yeah, they are.
A: Then you won’t mind getting me one,
?
B: What?
COMMUNICATION
C. Complete the dialogue with the Past Simple or the
Past Perfect Simple of the verbs in brackets.
A: Do you know what Ken did last night? We
(1) (arrange) to meet outside
the museum, but when I (2)
(get) there, he (3) (already / go)
inside.
B: Really?
A: Yes, but I (4) (not know). So, I
(5) (wait) for fifteen minutes
outside. By the time I (6)
(buy) a ticket and (7) (get) in,
he (8) (already / see) the
exhibition!
G. Put the dialogues in order.
4. I think I lost my mobile phone. I can’t find it / itself
anywhere.
5. I burnt myself / me while I was cooking yesterday.
6. Our friend Nasir invited us / ourselves to his house
for dinner.
1.
Thank you, how much do you want to deposit?
Yes, it’s 67899897.
OK. Do you have the account number?
£600. Can I also deposit money at the cash machine?
Good morning. What can I do for you?
Yes, you can.
I’d like to make a deposit.
100
You will hear four conversations. For questions 1-4, choose
the picture which answers the question correctly.
LISTENING
1. What perks does the man receive?
2. What does the man do?
A. Talk in pairs. Use the prompts in the boxes to
compare the two jobs.
SPEAKING
SELF-ASSESSMENT
Read the following and tick the appropriate boxes. For
the points you are unsure of, refer back to the relevant
sections in the module.
Now I can...
carry out transactions
talk about work, workplaces and describe
my qualifications
ask for confirmation
express interest, surprise and make
exclamations
express result
use the Past Perfect Simple
write a CV
write an e-mail giving information
a. b. c.
a. b. c.
4. What kind of training course has the woman
attended?
a. b. c.
3. What time is the job interview?
a. b. c.
BASIC
COOKERY
BASIC
French
GARDENING
FOR
BEGINNERS
Think about:
salary working hours employer
colleagues routine workplace
exhausting boring (un)pleasant
tiring overtime face-to-face
I think that … is better because …
I disagree. I believe that …
B. Which job do you believe you are more suitable for?
Why?
I think that I am more suitable for … because …
I am more suitable for …
MADRID
LON DON
7/10/11
2.
We charge 1%.
That’s good. I’d like to exchange $1000 into euros.
commission do you charge?
I’d like to ask you something. How much
Good afternoon. How can I help?
OK, I’ll just check the exchange rate.
Thank you.
B. Read the text and answer the questions.
1. In which countries can you find riyals?
2. How many halala are SAR12?
3. Which countries have the dollar as currency?
4. Where does the $ sign come from?
5. What is the currency rate of the Saudi riyal?
A. Look at the pictures and the title of the text. What do you know about the Saudi riyal and the dollar?
Listen, read and check your answers.
The Saudi riyal (SAR) is the name of the currency
used in Saudi Arabia. Here are some interesting
facts about the Saudi riyal...
The name riyal can also be found in Qatar (Qatari riyal)
as well as in Oman (Omani rial).
The Saudi riyal is divided into 100 halala or 20 ghirsh.
There are halala coins of 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 and
banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 riyals.
According to many sources, modern riyals were made
by King Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud and have the name of the
new Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on them.
In 1961, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100 riyal banknotes were
issued. This was done in order to help pilgrims to
Makkah, who would otherwise have to carry heavy
loads of coins on their long journey.
The
dollar is the name of the currency used in several
countries in the world, such as the USA, Canada,
Australia and New Zealand. Here are some interesting
facts about the
dollar...
The name
dollar has its roots in a silver coin called a thaler
which was used in Europe for almost 400 years.
The dollar sign ‘$’ first appeared in business documents
between English-Americans and Spanish-Americans in the
1770s. There are many explanations for how the sign was
formed.
One of the most popular is that it
comes from a handwritten form of ps,
the abbreviation for the plural of peso.
Later, the dollar sign was found with
two vertical lines. The most popular
theory for this sign is a combination
of the letters U and S, from United States.
The Canadian $1 coin is usually called the loonie, after the
Canadian bird on it and the $2 coin is called a toonie. Also,
the Canadian and the US dollar are usually called
bucks.
Since 2003, the currency rate of the riyal is officially
fixed at 1US dollar=3.745 Saudi riyals
SAUDI RIYALvs DOLLAR
102
Optional
Why do you think it’s interesting
to learn about other cultures?
What are the most important
celebrations in your country?
Discuss:
an e-mail of invitation
a recipe for a Peruvian dish
customs and gestures from different countries
two friends talking about life on a farm
a text about Alaska natives
Flick through the module and find...
In this module you will...
learn how to report statements, questions,
commands and requests
talk about food and quantity
learn to give and follow instructions
learn about customs from different countries
talk about a different lifestyle
learn how to write a recipe
talk about imaginary situations and learn to
make wishes
write an e-mail accepting or refusing an
invitation and making arrangements
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