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READING &
LISTENING EXTRA
 INTERMEDIATE UNIT 1 
 1 Work in pairs and discuss. Is there a piece of music that is 
particularly important to you? Why? 
 2 Read the article and answer the questions. 
 1 What kinds of people have appeared on the programme 
 Desert Island Discs ? 
 2 Do people only choose music to take on the island? 
 3 Read the article again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 
 1 Desert Island Discs is over eighty years old. 
 2 The guests are always TV celebrities. 
 3 J. K. Rowling chose a song by the Beatles. 
 4 You have to choose four things to take with you on the 
island. 
 5 War and Peace is a popular book with many of the guests. 
 6 Many people don’t want to take chocolate with them to 
the island. 
 4 Read the text again and Complete the 
summary of the article. Use one word or 
number in each gap. 
 The article is about a 1   
programme that started many years ago. 
The interviewer asks a guest to choose 
2 songs or pieces of music 
they like and at the end of the programme 
they also have to choose a 3 
item and a 4 . People o� en 
choose very 5 things to take 
with them. It’s best not to choose chocolate 
as it is almost certain to 6 in 
the heat on the island. 
 5 Find words in the text that have the same 
meaning as the words below. 
 1 sending out radio or television 
programmes 
 2 something you remember from the past 
 3 introducing new and better ideas fi rst 
 4 people who are invited to an event or 
occasion 
 5 individual songs 
 6 infl uence/e� ect 
 6 Work in pairs and discuss. What music 
tracks and books would you take with you 
to a desert island? Why ? 
 7 1.1 Listen to a radio interview about 
favourite books . Are the sentences true (T) 
or false (F)? 
 1 Trevor Jones is a writer. 
 2 His teacher made him interested in 
science. 
 3 His favourite book is about science. 
 4 Pip, in Great Expectations, didn’t have 
parents.
 5 Trevor Jones had a good childhood.
 6 Pip had a good childhood.
 8 Complete the extracts with the correct 
words. Then listen again to check. 
 1 I am from the South of 
England. 
 2 I work on medicines that will hopefully 
help the of many people. 
 3 I had a much more 
upbringing 
 4 Pip deals with almost 
situations. 
 9 Work in pairs and discuss. What was the 
last book you read? Would you recommend 
it to someone? Why/Why not? 
 BBC radio started broadcasting in 1927 and some of the programmes it 
broadcasts today are almost as old. One programme that has a long history 
is Desert Island Discs . For over 70 years, people from all parts of society and 
the world have been invited to go on the programme to talk about some of 
the special or interesting things that have happened to them and choose 
eight pieces of music that hold a special memory or meaning for them. 
 The people who have been on Desert Island Discs range from actors and 
musicians to scientists and politicians. Some people are less in the public 
eye but have made great contributions to society, such as pioneering 
surgeons and scientists. It can be interesting and surprising to hear about 
the fascinating lives of these less-well-known guests. 
 So what kind of music do people choose as their favourite tracks? 
The music is often classical but there are also a lot of modern songs, too. 
The author J. K. Rowling chose a mixture of music that ranged from the 
Beatles to Beethoven. In-between each track, she talked about her life, 
telling listeners about her time as a schoolgirl, and the train trip that 
inspired the Hogwarts Express and Harry Potter, her most famous creation. 
Princess Margaret, the sister of the British Queen, Elizabeth II, chose 
military music and also a rock song among her tracks. 
 At the end of the programme, once the guest has talked about his/her 
chosen songs and the impact they have had on his/her life, it’s time to 
make some important decisions. The question is this: If you were sent to 
live on a desert island on your own, what music track, what book and 
what luxury item would you take with you? A book that is often chosen is 
 War and Peace by Tolstoy, perhaps this is because it is a very long book. 
The luxury item can be anything as long as it is not practical and 
sometimes people ask for very strange things. One comedian asked for 
a tin of baked beans and lots of people have asked for chocolate, which 
would almost certainly melt on a desert island. 
 Memories and music on 
a desert island 
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READING &
LISTENING EXTRA
 INTERMEDIATE UNIT 2 
 1 Work in pairs and discuss. 
 1 How o� en do you go to the cinema? 
 2 What was the last fi lm you saw? 
 2 Read the fi lm reviews. Match the fi lms with the 
categories 1–3. 
 1 cartoon 2 factual comedy 3 science fi ction 
 3 Read the reviews again and answer the questions. 
 1 What does Alan Bennett do? 
 2 Which fi lms are funny? 
 3 Who moves to a city? 
 4 Which fi lm is most suited for everyone? 
 5 Can you see all the fi lms in 3D? 
 4 Match the words in bold in the text with their 
meanings 1–6. 
 1 in general 
 2 very funny 
 3 bad people, o� en criminals 
4 something special to make you happy 
 
 5 unhappy, rude 
 6 cry 
 5 Work in pairs and discuss. What fi lms are 
showing in cinemas at the moment? Which 
one would you like to see? Why? 
 6 2.1 Listen to a conversation between 
two friends, Amelia and Oliver, and answer 
the questions. 
 1 What happened to Amelia’s mobile phone? 
 2 What fi lm did Oliver see? 
 3 Which Bond fi lm does Amelia prefer? 
 4 Where did Oliver go on holiday? 
 5 What do they want to do next week? 
 6 Which fi lm do they decide to see? 
 7 Listen again. Are the sentences are true (T) 
or false (F)? Correct the false sentences. 
 1 Amelia saw Spectre yesterday. 
 2 Oliver thinks Daniel Craig is a bad actor. 
 3 Oliver saw some actors fi lming in 
Mexico City. 
 4 Amelia was in Mexico, too. 
 5 Amelia suggests going to the cinema. 
 6 They both want to see a funny fi lm. 
 8 The words in the box are from the recording. 
Complete the sentences with the correct 
form of the words in the box. 
extras plot charged up fancy
 1 Do you going out for a pizza 
tonight? Or would you rather stay in? 
 2 The fi lm had a crowd scene and needed 
about 400 . 
 3 It was a great fi lm, although the 
 was very complicated. 
 4 I my laptop before I came 
out so you can use that. 
 9 Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 
 1 What fi lms are made in your country? 
 2 Who do you think is the best actor in your 
country? Why? 
 3 When you watch foreign fi lms, do you 
prefer subtitles or dubbed fi lms? Why? 
 Star Wars: The Force Awakens 
 Finally, after years of waiting, fans are in for a real treat when they 
watch this fi lm. Without wanting to give too much away, I can say 
that Luke Skywalker has gone missing and the baddies are in control 
of the galaxy. For those who saw the previous fi lms, there are lots of 
familiar faces and there are a few new ones, too. Overall , this is a 
great fi lm with some fantastic special e� ects and spectacular 
scenes that will impress, especially if you get to see it in 3D.
Length: 2 hours and 10 minutes 
 The Lady in the Van 
 This true story will have you laughing out loud! The Lady in the Van 
 retells the taleof an elderly lady who parks outside the author Alan 
Bennett’s house and lives in her van on his driveway for the next 
fi fteen years. The award-winning actress Maggie Smith plays a 
 grumpy old lady who insists on staying and becomes a feature of 
the neighbourhood. Her van is very old and dirty, but she manages 
to survive quite happily and has some very funny moments.
Length: 2 hours and 15 minutes 
 Inside Out 
 A fi lm for the whole family that will make you laugh and also shed a 
tear . This fi lm is all about how the brain might work if an animation 
team was in control of it. We see life from the point of view and mind 
of a young girl called Riley, who is growing up in the countryside. That 
is until her family have to move to a big city and then life becomes a 
lot harder. There are lots of hilarious and moving moments throughout 
the fi lm, which will keep both adults and children entertained.
Length: 1 hour and 45 minutes 
 Star Wars: The Force Awakens
CINEMA What’s on 
this week …
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READING &
LISTENING EXTRA
 INTERMEDIATE UNIT 3 
 1 Work in pairs and discuss. Would you like to spend a weekend 
learning about a writer and his/her work? Why/Why not? 
 2 Read the leafl et about a Shakespeare weekend 
and answer the questions. 
 1 How many days does the Shakespeare weekend last? 
 2 What is included in the weekend? 
 3 Would you like to attend this weekend? 
 3 Read the leafl et again and answer the questions. 
 1 Where did Shakespeare grow up? 
 2 Which days have question-and-answer sessions? 
 3 In which session can you act? 
4 When can you talk to some of the best actors? 
 5 Who will give a talk and hold a debate about Shakespeare in 
the fi nal session? 
 4 Find words and phrases in the text to 
match the defi nitions 1–6. 
 1 clear understanding of a situation 
 2 a small group of knowledgeable people 
 3 people who give money to help others 
4 wear clothes and see what they look like 
5 objects used in a play or fi lm 
6 fi nish 
 5 Work in pairs and discuss. 
 1 What are you plans for the summer? 
 2 Do you like to travel or take short trips 
in the summer holidays? 
 6 3.1 Listen to two friends, Henry 
and Liz, talking about their plans for the 
summer. Are the sentences true (T) or 
false (F)? Correct the false sentences. 
 1 Henry and Liz are already at university. 
 2 Liz is planning to work in a theatre. 
 3 Henry is travelling alone around Asia. 
 4 Liz is going to work in her uncle’s 
restaurant. 
 5 Henry fl ies back on the 13 th June. 
 6 Liz will try to get Henry some theatre 
tickets. 
 7 The words and phrases in the box are from 
the recording. Complete the sentences 
with the words/phrases in the box. 
gap year cash be back couple 
performances look forward to
 1 I’m not going straight to university a� er 
I fi nish school. I’m taking a 
 and want to travel. 
 2 They don’t take credit cards in that hotel 
so you have to pay . 
 3 What time will Henry 
 ? I want to talk 
to him. 
 4 I have a of tickets 
for the show. One for you and one for me. 
 5 There are two on 
Saturdays, at 3p.m. and 6p.m. 
 6 I always going on a 
trip, especially if it’s far away. 
 8 Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 
 1 Do students o� en take a gap year before 
they go to university in your country? 
 2 Do you think it’s a good idea to take a 
gap year? Why/Why not? 
 3 What would you do if you went on a 
gap year?
 Join us for a weekend of Shakespeare’s 
plays, poems and sonnets, along with 
workshops and lectures on his life and work. 
 Friday 6 th August 
 Morning session – we start this weekend of 
Shakespeare with a lecture on the life of the 
playwright, from his childhood in Stratford-
upon-Avon to his life in London and what is known of his 
productions. This will give a wonderful insight into this man’s life. 
 Afternoon session – join a panel of experts who will present a 
range of views on what the plays might really mean and how 
many of the plots are relevant to modern-day life. There will be the 
opportunity to ask questions and debate the opinions of the panel. 
S aturday 7th August 
 
Morning session – Listen to a lecture on the life of Shakespeare. 
Professor Helen Smithson will speak about how Shakespeare 
grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon before moving to London and 
the development of his work. Then we hear about the in� uence 
of his benefactors, who helped him to produce the plays and 
sonnets that are so loved today. 
 Afternoon session – A workshop that looks at characters in the 
major Shakespearian plays. There’s also the opportunity to 
interpret these in some acting classes. There will be lots of 
feedback and discussion afterwards.
 
S unday 8 th August 
 
Morning session – Meet and talk to some of the UK’s top 
Shakespearian actors and see how they prepare and perform 
roles. There’s also the chance to try on some of the costumes the 
actors use and see some props used on stage. 
 Afternoon session – A talk given by actors, leading authorities and 
experts on Shakespeare. This informative session is a great way 
to round off the weekend with some interesting debates about 
what Shakespeare means to different people. 
 The weekend includes a copy of the complete works of 
Shakespeare, food and accommodation in the university 
student accommodation. 
 A Shakespearian Weekend 
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READING &
LISTENING EXTRA
 INTERMEDIATE UNIT 4 
 1 Work in pairs and discuss. 
 1 What is a typical working day like in your country? 
 2 Is working from home an option for many workers? 
 2 Read the title of the article. What do you think the article will 
be about? 
 1 How we use technology at work and how it makes us work 
faster. 
 2 The types of jobs people do and how jobs will change. 
 3 Changes in how and where we work. 
 3 Read the article about how the working day has changed and 
answer the questions. 
 1 What happened to working days in the last century? 
2 What has changed the way we work most of all? 
 3 Where couldn’t people work in the past but can now? 
 4 What can people do if they are on the move? 
 5 What might happen in the future? 
 From fi elds and factories to the comfort of your sofa 
 The world of work has changed so much in the last few years, but 
what will it look like in the future? Two hundred years ago, the majority 
of people worked in fi elds on farms, working long hours and doing 
backbreaking work for little money. Then, for many countries, came 
industrialisation and the beginning of a modern urban life. 
 We saw the greatest changes in the last century, with people working 
shorter days and the beginning of the 9-to-5 routine and o� ce life. 
The types of jobs we do have also changed dramatically, with people 
working more in the service industries, such as fi nance and banking. 
An even greater change has been where we work and when, due to 
technology. 
 Since the 1990s technology has advanced rapidly, with the greatest 
change being the birth of the internet. People now seem to spend 
most of their working days reading and sending emails in order to 
complete their daily tasks. The internet has also made an important 
di� erence to where people do their work and there is a growing trend 
for people to spend more time out of the o� ce and working from 
home or in connected environments, such as cafés. 
 In many towns and cities across the world it has been common for 
some time now to see people tapping on their laptop keyboards in 
cafes, using the free wifi to get their work done. There has also been a 
huge increase inthe number of people renting ‘hot desks’ for the day 
or even a few hours, so they can get their work done while on the move. 
What about the future? How will we work in 100 years’ time? Maybe 
the idea of a work-free weekend and 9-to-5 working will no longer 
exist. People will be able to choose when and where they want to work.
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 4 Read the article again. Find words/
phrases that match the defi nitions 1–6. 
 1 very heavy or hard work 
 2 because of 
 3 everyday jobs 
4 places that have the internet 
 5 typing 
 6 very big 
 5 Work in pairs and discuss. 
 1 Where do you prefer to work or study? 
 2 What time of day do you prefer to work 
and why? 
 6 4.1 Listen to a job interview and 
answer the questions. 
 1 What kind of job has Zahra applied for? 
 2 Do you think she did well in the interview? 
 7 Listen again and answer the questions. 
 1 What is Margaret’s job? 
 2 When did Zahra leave college? 
 3 What was Zahra promoted to? 
4 Why does she enjoy her job? 
 5 Is Zahra an organised or disorganised 
worker? 
6 What does she like most about the job 
she is doing now? 
 8 The words/phrases in the box are from 
the recording. Complete the sentences 
with the words/phrases. 
application promoted deadline 
schedule strength current job
 1 My last job was working for a so� ware 
company and my is with 
an internet provider. 
 2 She was because she 
worked very hard. 
 3 You must send your for 
the job before you can be selected for 
interview. 
 4 The team has a for the 
coming month that includes working 
weekends. 
 5 I believe my greatest is 
being e� cient. 
6 The for completing the 
job is 1 st February. 
 9 Work in pairs and discuss. 
 1 What tasks are you good at? 
 2 Are you an organised person? 
 3 Do you think it is easy or di� cult to do 
well in a job interview? 
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READING &
LISTENING EXTRA
 INTERMEDIATE UNIT 5 
 1 Work in pairs and discuss. 
 1 Do you own a smartphone? Which one? 
 2 Do you think apps are useful? Why/Why not? 
 3 Which apps do you fi nd the most useful? 
 2 Read the reviews of some apps and answer 
the questions. 
 1 How soon will the taxi arrive when you book it? 
 2 Do you need cash to pay when you use the 
taxi app? 
 3 How many people can you book a room for 
with A room with a view ? 
 4 Can you always have breakfast with rooms 
booked on A room with a view ? 
 5 What information about restaurants does 
Best food in town give? 
 6 Why is Places to go better than a guidebook? 
 3 Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 
 1 Do you like travelling? Why/Why not? 
 2 Where do you like to eat when you travel? Do you 
use apps to fi nd restaurants? 
 3 What is the best place you have visited? Give 
reasons for your answer. 
 4 5.1 Listen to John and Simon, who are on 
holiday in Seville. Are the sentences true (T) or 
false (F)? Correct the false sentences. 
 1 John and Simon want to have a drink. 
 2 The time is 3 o’clock. 
 3 Simon wants local food. 
 4 The restaurant they like has fi ve stars. 
 5 The set menu costs €12. 
 6 The restaurant is near the museum. 
 5 The words and phrases in the box are from the 
recording. Match the words and phrases in the box 
with their meanings 1–6. 
do you fancy out of the way not too dear 
work out go back starving
 1 cheap 
 2 return 
 3 do you want 
 4 understand 
 5 very hungry 
 6 not on the main street 
6 Work in pairs and discuss. 
 1 What type of food is typical where you live? 
 2 What would you recommend tourists eat when 
they come to your town/region? 
 3 Do you write restaurant reviews? Why/Why not? 
 Apps of the week 
 This week we’re looking at new apps that will 
make travelling so much easier. Here are the 
ones our travel team think are the best for your 
holiday this summer. 
 Get me a taxi! 
 We found this really useful, especially when we 
needed a taxi in an area we didn’t know very well. 
To order a taxi you simply log on to the app and 
send your location. Then, you just enter your 
destination, wait a few seconds and the app fi nds 
you a taxi, which is already on its way and will 
arrive in a few minutes. You pay the taxi fare via 
the app, electronically, so you don’t have to worry 
about how much to pay the driver. 
 A room with a view 
 This is a great way to fi nd a room with local people 
rather than staying in a hotel, so you really get a 
feel for a place. Just choose your location and say 
how many people are staying (we found that it’s 
usually only for a maximum of three people) and 
when you want to stay. The app then gives you a 
choice of accommodation. Some places o� er you 
breakfast but you can choose if you want this or not. 
 Best food in town 
 It can be so frustrating trying to fi nd the right 
restaurant when you don’t know the resort or city 
you are visiting. This app saves time by locating 
the best restaurants in your area. It gives a review 
of the food and sta� from people who have eaten 
at the restaurant. There’s also a price guide to help 
you keep to your budget. 
 Places to go 
So many guidebooks give the main attractions, 
which are easy to fi nd, but don’t mention the more 
interesting places that are hidden away. With this 
app you can fi nd those out-of-the-way places. Just 
press the ‘location’ icon and a list of places appears 
with a description of what you can do there.
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READING &
LISTENING EXTRA
 INTERMEDIATE UNIT 6 
1 Work in pairs and discuss. 
 1 What do you know about New Zealand? 
 2 Do you enjoy sports? If so, which ones and why? 
 3 Are there any unusual sports you’d like to try? 
 2 Read the article. What unusual or extreme sports does it 
mention? 
 3 Read the article again. Are the sentences true (T) or 
false (F)? Correct the false sentences. 
 1 Bungee jumping is better in New Zealand than in Europe, 
according to Andy. 
 2 Andy walked up a mountain to go bungee jumping. 
3 The whitewater ra� ing course is 20 kilometres long. 
 4 Whitewater ra� ing is a good way to meet people. 
 5 Andy wanted to parachute in the past. 
 6 Andy jumped solo from the plane. 
NEW ZEALAND
 Not for the faint-hearted 
 New Zealand has become a popular destination for people looking 
to experience extreme emotions. Whether it’s enjoying the stunning 
 views and breathtaking scenery or trying one of the many extreme 
sports, this country has become famous for delighting the senses. 
Our travel writer Andy Burgiss went all the way to New Zealand to 
try some of the amazing activities on o� er there. 
 I’ve been bungee jumping all over Europe but nothing beats New 
Zealand for the most amazing jump and biggest thrill . But seriously, 
it’s not for the faint-hearted ! Taking the cable car up to the jump 
platform is hair-raising enough as you look down the side of the 
mountain, but then you reach the top and can see the town far 
down below you. But the moment you jump, you’ll have the 
greatest buzz of adrenalin you’re ever likely to feel. 
 Whitewater rafting is a common sport all over the world, but nothing 
beats the rivers of New Zealand. The course I took in the southern 
mountains was on one of the fastest rivers in the world. It is over 
20 kilometres long and is only for experienced rafters. Even I was 
a little frightened at times when our raft seemed to almost tip over. 
However, because everyone in the boat is working together, you 
quickly feel safe. And even better, you’ll make some good friends 
by the end of the ride. 
 I always said I would never do it, but I did and I felt exhilarated 
afterwards! So what did I do? I jumped from aplane, with a parachute 
of course! I was strapped to an instructor, so I wasn’t alone and it 
wasn’t so frightening. It’s something I would recommend, especially 
in the lovely hills around Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. 
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 4 Match the words and phrases in bold in the 
text with their meanings 1–6. 
 1 very beautiful 
 2 connected securely 
 3 small light boat 
 4 very excited and happy 
 5 frightened people 
 6 frightening 
 5 Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 
 Would you like to try any of the activities in 
the text? Why/Why not? 
 6 6.1 Listen to an interview with Alex, who 
did a tightrope walk, and answer the questions. 
 1 Why did he do the walk? 
 2 How much money did he raise? 
 3 What activity did Alex do when he was a 
teenager? 
 4 Where did he do the walk? 
 5 How high up was the tightrope walk? 
 6 How long was the tightrope walk? 
 7 Was he nervous during the walk? 
 7 The words and phrases in the box are from 
the recording. Complete the sentences with 
the words/phrases in the box. 
height butterfl ies in my stomach 
support harness crazy roughly 
publicity opposite
 1 The ticket o� ce is the 
entrance to the park. 
 2 I think it is important to 
local charities. 
 3 It’s important to wear a 
if you go climbing. 
 4 I had before the exam. 
 5 I think it’s to go 
swimming in the sea in winter. 
 6 It’s important to get if 
you want people to know about an event. 
 7 The programme is 
thirty minutes long. 
 8 The   of the building is 
forty metres. 
 8 Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 
 1 Have you ever done anything to raise 
money for charity? If so, what did you do? 
 2 What extreme activities or sports could 
you do to raise money for charity? 
 3 How do you feel when you give money 
to charity, or do something to raise money 
for charity? 
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READING &
LISTENING EXTRA
 INTERMEDIATE UNIT 7 
 1 Work in pairs and discuss. Do you think it’s important to 
study when you are an adult? Why/Why not? 
 2 Read the brochure for adult courses. Are the sentences true 
(T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences. 
 1 The French course is for students who want to have a high 
level of French. 
 2 A lot of students usually take the French course. 
 3 You do not need a computer to take the accountancy course. 
 4 You will need to study if you do the lifesaving course. 
 5 The literature course is only about reading. 
 6 You don’t need to have acted before to do the drama course. 
 If you are planning a holiday to France or just want to improve 
your basic speaking skills, this is the course for you. Your teacher 
will give you practical vocabulary that’s useful for shopping, in 
restaurants, when visiting places and in lots of other everyday 
situations. Sign up soon as this is our most popular course. 
 This course is ideal for people who run their own business and 
would like to be able to do their own accounts and tax returns. 
You’ll be using computer software so you will need to bring your 
own laptop each week. We supply the software for you to 
download for free. 
If you are already an advanced swimmer, you might be interested 
in our lifesaving course. The course is demanding and requires at 
least three hours of self-study per week as well as additional hours 
in the pool. There is a written and practical exam at the end, with 
successful candidates getting a qualifi cation and certifi cate.
Do you already have experience of acting, either amateur or 
professional? Do you want to set up your own drama or acting 
group? This could be the perfect course for you. You will learn 
how to teach acting through practical workshops and exercises. 
 New for this year, this course will inspire you to explore some of 
the novels you’ve never read but would like to. You will look at 
themes and imagery in books from the 20th century, and discuss 
the infl uence these works had on culture in general. 
 Accountancy 
 20th-century Literature 
 Lifesaving 
Teaching Drama 
 Are you looking to improve your skills in your free time? 
Perhaps it’s time to take up one of our courses and learn something 
new. Here are some of the courses that will start in September. 
Remember to sign up early as courses get full very quickly. 
 Beginners French 
 3 Find words or phrases in the text with 
these meanings. 
 1 start an activity or hobby 
 2 to manage and own a company 
 3 di� cult and requires a lot of work 
4 give ideas and interest 
5 opposite of professional 
 4 Work in pairs and discuss. Do any of the 
courses above interest you? Why/Why not? 
 5 7.1 Listen to a conversation between 
the receptionist at Highfi eld College and 
and Dan, who wants to take a course. 
Answer the questions. 
 1 Which course does Dan want to take? 
 2 When does he want to take the test? 
 6 Listen again and underline the correct 
alternative. 
 1 Dan wants to study a course in the 
afternoon/evening . 
 2 Dan knows/doesn’t know his level of Italian. 
 3 The level test is long/short . 
 4 Dan chooses to do the test now/later . 
 5 The test is ten/twenty minutes long. 
 7 Complete the phrases with the correct 
preposition in the box. 
up for (x2) in on
 1 interested 
 2 register 
 3 suitable 
 4 sign 
 5 concentrate 
 8 A Complete the extracts with the correct 
phrases from Exercise 7. 
 1 I’d like to one of 
your evening courses. 
 2 Which one are you ? 
 3 I’m not sure which one is 
 me. 
 4 You can for the 
course. 
 5 … it’s quieter so you can 
the questions. 
 B Listen and check. 
 9 Work in pairs and discuss. 
 1 What would you like to study in future? 
Why? 
 2 Do you think it is a good idea to study 
foreign languages? Why/Why not? 
Highfi eld College Adult Evening Courses 
 
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READING &
LISTENING EXTRA
 INTERMEDIATE UNIT 8 
 1 Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 
 1 Do you live in a city or in the countryside? 
 2 Do you think it is easier to live in a city or in the 
countryside? Why? 
 2 Read the blog about life in the countryside and 
answer the questions. 
 1 Does Karen prefer living in the city or the 
countryside? 
 2 Where does she do her work? 
 3 Read the blog again and answer the questions. 
 1 What season is it in the text? 
 2 What did the writer do before breakfast? 
 3 What was the weather like during her walk? 
 4 Did she fi nish her articles for the newspaper? 
 5 Why does she like living in the countryside? 
 6 Does she live in the centre of the village? 
 7 What is next to the village shop? 
 8 What is Karen doing tomorrow? 
 4 Match the words and phrases in bold in the text 
with their meanings 1–6. 
 1 areas in a garden for growing plants and fl owers 
 2 a lot of work to do 
 3 a glass building for growing plants 
 4 not in the centre of the village 
 5 bad weather 
 6 fi nish before the fi nal date 
 5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of 
the words and phrases from Exercise 4. 
 1 I’m not bored because I’ve got . 
 2 We always grow small delicate plants in the 
 because they are protected there. 
 3 If I send the application today, I’m sure I can 
 on Friday. 
 4 My cousin lives , which is only aten-minute walk from the centre. 
 5 It’s been a with freezing 
temperatures and lots of snow. 
 6 We have a large full of potatoes and 
carrots but only a small with roses. 
 6 Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 
 1 Do you like where you live? 
 2 What can you do in your town/village? 
 3 Would you like to move somewhere else? 
Why/Why not? 
 7 8.1 Listen to a radio interview with a man 
who moved away from the city. Are the sentences 
true (T) or false (F)? 
 1 Jim grew up in Scotland. 
 2 His family live in London. 
 3 It took him over an hour to get to work. 
 4 Jim and his wife moved so their children had more 
space. 
 5 The children’s school has only fourteen students. 
 6 The house is near the sea. 
 7 Jim still travels a lot for work. 
 8 He doesn’t like his neighbours. 
 8 Listen again and fi nd words/phrases that have the 
same meaning as 1–6. 
 1 remote 
 2 full of worry and di� cult 
 3 journey to work 
 4 students 
 5 have a good relationship 
 6 nice and peaceful 
 9 Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 
 1 Is it easy or di� cult to live in a remote place? 
 2 Do you think interests and hobbies are the same 
if you live in a city or in a village? Why/Why not? 
 Country Life 
 It’s been a tough winter , 
but this morning it looks like 
spring has fi nally arrived! 
Two months of heavy rain 
means the ground is very 
wet so it’s diffi cult to do 
much gardening. But I’ll need 
to start planting some 
vegetables soon or they won’t 
grow in time. Luckily days like this always inspire me to work. 
I’ve got plenty to do ! 
 So the sun is out and I’ve taken the dogs out across the fi elds 
for a walk. Then it’s home for a big breakfast and lots of coffee. 
Writing is my main job and I was able to concentrate on that 
this morning. I beat the deadline and got my articles to the 
editor at the newspaper. A big advantage about living in the 
countryside is that there are fewer distractions and I can hide 
away without being disturbed. 
 After lunch I always try to do some work in the garden. As it’s 
been so wet recently, I have mostly done lots of jobs in the 
 greenhouse like getting the young plants ready to go outside. 
However, today it was dry day so I could do some digging in 
the vegetable plot and fl owerbeds. 
 I live on the edge of the village but I like to go into the village at 
least once a day, just to get something from the village shop 
or to meet up with some friends in the small café next door. 
There’s a lovely friendly atmosphere and it’s great to hear 
everyone’s news. 
 Tomorrow will be a very different day as I have to take the train 
to London to see my editor for a long meeting. So it will be 
traffi c, noise and big shiny offi ces for me. But I’ll be back in the 
quiet of my home before dinner. 
Lifestyle
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 INTERMEDIATE UNIT 9 
 1 Work in pairs and discuss. 
 1 Do you like visiting old buildings and houses? 
 2 What is the most interesting place you have visited? 
 2 Read the brochure about a house and answer the questions. 
 1 In which century was the house built? 
 2 Are all the features of the house old? 
 3 Read the brochure again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 
 1 The house has a modern atmosphere. 
 2 The garden has a large area of grass. 
 3 The Great Hall is part of the original building. 
 4 The fi replace in the Great Hall is o� en used. 
 5 The ceiling of the Master Bedroom is colourful. 
 6 There are paintings of the family on the walls of the bedroom. 
 7 In the past the kitchens were closed to visitors. 
 8 The kitchens were built in the 1920s. 
 4 Match the words and phrases in bold in 
the text with their meanings 1–6. 
 1 almost never 
 2 the plan of how something is arranged 
 3 di� erent times in history 
 4 displayed 
 5 not visible 
 6 material that hangs across a window 
 5 Work in pairs and discuss. 
 1 Are there any old houses or buildings 
near where you live? 
 2 Do you think it’s important to open 
old houses and buildings to the 
public? Why/Why not? 
 6 9.1 Listen to a guide giving a 
guided tour at Bloxenbury House and 
answer the questions. 
 1 What is the guide’s name? 
 2 Which room do they visit fi rst on 
the tour? 
 3 What is special about the size of the 
Great Hall? 
 4 What can you see on the ceiling? 
 5 Who gave the table to the owners of 
the house? 
 6 When did they give the table to the 
owners? 
 7 What is the fl oor of the hall made of? 
 8 Where did the wood come from? 
 7 A The words in the box are from the 
recording. Match the words in the box 
with their meanings 1–6. 
 wooden fi gures furniture gi� 
frame planks ships 
 1 long fl at pieces of wood 
 2 statues made of wood 
 3 present 
 4 big boats 
 5 chairs, tables, sofas, etc. 
 6 the wood or metal around a picture 
 B Listen and check. 
 8 Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 
 1 Is it important to study history? 
Why/Why not? 
 2 Do you think it is important to save 
old buildings? 
 3 Is there a building in your town you 
think is important to keep? Why? 
 Bloxenbury House 
 
Built in the late 17 th century, 
Bloxenbury House still holds 
the atmosphere of days gone by. 
But it has also managed to 
change with the times and 
adapt through the ages . 
 The Garden 
 The design of the garden is very di� erent to when the house was fi rst 
built. The garden design and layout we can see today was created in 
1912 and is fi lled with similar fl owers and trees to when the gardens 
were created by the owner at that time. The idea was to have a garden 
with a large lawn and fl owers beds, and to give a feeling of open space. 
 
 The Great Hall 
 This is the original part of the house which was started in about 1605. 
Here you can see the magnifi cent fi replace and a portrait of the fi rst owner 
above it, as well as others around the room. The fi re is rarely lit these 
days because of safety reasons. Instead there is a modern heating system 
to heat the Hall and house. The furniture in this room is not original but 
it gives an idea of how the Hall looked over 400 years ago. 
 The Master Bedroom 
 Look up when you fi rst enter this room and you will see one of the fi nest 
ceilings from the 18 th century. Back then it was painted in bright colours 
but today it is preserved in plain white. The furniture, including the bed, 
is original, as are the curtains and bedcovers, which date from the same 
time as the ceiling. The portraits on the walls date from the late 19 th 
century and are of family members of that time. 
 The Kitchens 
 Many visitors to the house fi nd these the most fascinating rooms as they 
are usually hidden from public view. But this year the kitchens are open 
to the public and are laid out as if the cooks are preparing a dinner in 
about 1920. All the equipment on display was used in that period and 
gives visitors a real feel for how the kitchens looked back then. 
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 INTERMEDIATE UNIT 10 
 1 Work in pairs and discuss. 
 1 Do you like travelling? 
 2 How do you prefer to travel? 
 3 What is the longest journey you’ve taken? 
 2 Read the article about travel and answer the questions. 
 1 Do engineers and scientists know what transport will be 
like in the future? 
 2 Do they think that train and plane travel will be faster 
in the future? 
 3 Read the article again and answer the questions. 
 1 What was the route of Concorde?
 2 When were trains fi rst invented? 
 3 Which country had the fi rst high-speed trains? 
 4 How do Maglev Trains work? 
 5 What are the European countries mentioned that have 
high-speed trains? 
 4 Match the words andphrases in bold in the 
text with their meanings 1–7. 
 1 connects 
 2 changed dramatically 
 3 a way of doing something that is growing 
or fashionable 
 4 gone ahead 
 5 a plane that travels very fast 
 6 products 
 7 does not harm the planet 
 5 Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 
 1 How do you think transport will change in 
the future? 
 2 Do you think driving will be easier in the 
future? How do you think cars will change? 
 6 10.1 Listen to a podcast about cars in 
the future and answer the questions. 
 1 What has happened to the number of cars 
on the road in the past twenty years? 
 2 What can so� ware do in cars already? 
 3 What do navigation devices avoid? 
 4 What is there a race to fi nd? 
 5 Where are electric cars mostly driven? 
 6 Why can’t electric cars go long distances? 
 7 The words and phrases in the box are from 
the recording. Complete the sentences with 
the correct word/phrase. 
 batteries fuels tra� c jams pollution 
around the corner race 
 1 I always drive this way to avoid the 
 on my way to work. 
 2 Technology that will make space travel 
available to everyone is 
 . 
 3 The levels of in my 
town are high because there is a motorway 
nearby. 
 4 There is a to fi nd 
alternative energy sources before oil and 
gas run out. 
 5 There are di� erent you 
can use for heating, such as oil or gas. 
 6 Mobile phones have 
that need charging every day. 
 8 Work in pairs or small groups and discuss. 
 1 Do you drive or do you want to learn to 
drive in the future? 
 2 Does the amount of tra� c on the roads in 
your town/city make driving di� cult? 
 3 Do you think driver-less cars are a good idea? 
What are the advantages and disadvantages? 
 
 In the 21 st century there was a revolution in air travel and the speed 
and numbers of people � ying increased dramatically. There was also the 
launch of Concorde, the supersonic plane , which regularly � ew from 
London and Paris to New York in about three hours. But perhaps it’s not 
the sky we should be looking to for faster travel but an invention of the 
early 19 th century, the train. 
 Train travel revolutionised the transportation of goods and people 
across countries and continents, and is still a vital means of transport for 
people across the world. But today, thanks to modern technology, the 
speed of train travel has increased to unimaginable levels. 
 Back in the 1970s, Japan led the way with the Bullet Train. This still runs 
today and reaches speeds of between 300kph and 400kph. However, now 
even the Bullet Train has been overtaken by the Maglev Train, which can 
reach speeds of over 600kph. These trains use magnets and electricity, 
which means long distances can be covered very quickly. 
 China is leading the way in high-speed train travel and has trains that 
travel at around 300kph and a network that links major growing cities 
across the country. This makes train travel a strong competitor for the 
airlines. Trains are also considered to be a much more environmentally 
friendly form of travel. 
 The big question is, will other countries and continents follow this trend in 
Asia? Some countries in Europe, mainly France, Spain, Italy and Germany, 
already have an extensive network of high-speed trains. These already 
link cities and it is hoped that more of these lines will link countries, as 
with Eurostar that links the UK directly with Belgium and France. 
 So what’s next? We will have to wait and see what the scientists and 
engineers can come up with and how fast their trains will go. Perhaps the 
fast train network will grow and we will be travelling at many hundreds 
of kilometres an hour between countries and the world will become an 
even smaller place. 
 Travelling to the future 
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 INTERMEDIATE
ANSWER KEY
UNIT 1
2
1 all kinds of people 2 no 
3
1 False – It’s over 70 years old.
2 False – The guests are from all walks 
of life.
3 True
4 False – You have to choose three things: 
a music track, a book and a luxury item.
5 True
6 False – A lot of people choose chocolate.
4
1 radio 2 eight/8 3 luxury 4 book 
5 strange 6 melt 
5 
1 broadcasting 2 memory 3 pioneering 
4 guests 5 tracks 6 impact 
7
1 False – He is a scientist.
2 True
3 False – His favourite book is Great 
Expectations, about a boy’s life.
4 True
5 True
6 False – His childhood was di� cult.
9
1 West 2 lives 3 comfortable 
4 impossible 
UNIT 2
2
1 Inside Out
2 The Lady in the Van
3 Star Wars: The Force Awakens
3
1 He’s an author.
2 The Lady in the Van and Inside Out
3 Riley, Inside Out
4 Inside Out, a family fi lm
5 No, only Star Wars 
4
1 overall 2 hilarious 3 baddies 
4 a real treat 5 grumpy 6 shed a tear
6
1 The battery was fl at.
2 He saw the new James Bond fi lm, 
Spectre.
3 Skyfall/the last one
4 Mexico City
5 go to the cinema
6 The new Minions fi lm/a comedy
7
1 False – Amelia saw Spectre last week.
2 False – Oliver thinks Daniel Craig is a 
good actor.
3 True 
4 False – only Oliver was there
5 True
6 True
8
1 fancy 2 extras 3 plot 4 charged up
UNIT 3
2
1 3 days
2 a copy of the complete works of 
Shakespeare, food and accommodation 
in the university student 
accommodation
3
1 Stratford-upon-Avon
2 Friday a� ernoon and Sunday a� ernoon
3 in the Saturday a� ernoon session 
4 Sunday morning session
5 actors and leading authorities 
4
1 insight 2 panel of experts 
3 benefactors 4 try on 5 props 
6 round o� 
6
1 False – They are planning to go to 
university in the future. 
2 True 
3 False – He’s travelling with his friend 
Jake.
4 False – Henry is going to work in his 
uncle’s restaurant.
5 False – He fl ies back on the 30th June.
6 True
7
1 gap year 2 cash 3 be back 4 couple 
5 performances 6 look forward to
UNIT 4
2
3 
3
1 working days became shorter
2 technology/the internet
3 At home or places like cafés.
4 They can rent a hot desk.
5 There will be no more work-free 
weekends or 9-to-5 days and people 
will be able to work when and where 
they want.
4
1 backbreaking 
2 due to 
3 daily tasks 
4 connected environments 
5 tapping on a keyboard 
6 huge
6
1 a job in IT
2 (Suggested answer) She was very 
confi dent and answered the questions 
well.
7
1 head of recruitment
2 5/fi ve years ago
3 team leader/head of team
4 She can work where and when she 
wants.
5 She’s an organised worker.
6 She likes programming and creating 
new systems.
8
1 current job 2 promoted 3 application 
4 schedule 5 strength 6 deadline
UNIT 5
2
1 in a few minutes
2 no
3 a maximum of three
4 No, only some places o� er breakfast. 
5 location, food and sta� reviews, prices
6 It gives information on more 
interesting, out-of-the-way places that 
aren’t usually in books. 
4
1 False – They want to have something to 
eat.
2 False – It’s 2 o’clock.
3 True
4 False – It has four out of fi ve stars.
5 False – It costs €10.
6 True
5 
1 not too dear 
2 go back 
3 do you fancy 
4 work out 
5 starving 
6 out of the way
UNIT 6
2
bungee jumping, whitewater ra� ing, 
parachute jump
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3 
1 True
2 False – He took a cable car.
3 False – It’s more than 20km long.
4 True
5 False – He said he would never do it.
6 False – He was with an instructor.
4
1 stunning 2 strapped 3 ra� 
4 exhilarated 5 the faint-hearted 
6 hair-raising
6 
1 to raise money for charity 
2 just over £4000
3 he did gymnastics
4 in the main square
5 20 metres
6 40 metres
7 No, he was nervous before.
7
1 opposite 2 support 3 harness 
4 butterfl ies in my stomach 5 crazy 
6 publicity 7 roughly 8 height
UNIT 7
2
1 False – It’s forgeneral everyday 
conversation.
2 True
3 False – You need a laptop.
4 True
5 False – You also discuss books and 
culture.
6 False – You need experience of acting.
3
1 take up 2 run their own business 
3 demanding 4 inspire 5 amateur
5 
1 Dan wants to study Italian.
2 He wants to take the test that day/now.
6
1 evening 2 doesn’t know 3 short 
4 now 5 ten
7
1 in 2 for 3 for 4 up 5 on
8 A
1 register for 2 interested in 
3 suitable for 4 sign up 
5 concentrate on
UNIT 8
2
1 She prefers the countryside.
2 She works from home.
3
1 spring
2 She walked her dogs.
3 sunny
4 Yes, she got them to the editor before 
the deadline.
5 Because there are fewer distractions/
she can hide and not be disturbed.
6 No, she lives on the edge of the village.
7 There’s a café next to the shop.
8 She’s going to a meeting in London.
4
1 vegetable plot and fl owerbeds 
2 plenty to do 3 greenhouse 
4 on the edge of the village 
5 tough winter 6 beat the deadline 
5
1 plenty to do
2 greenhouse
3 beat the deadline
4 on the edge of the village
5 tough winter
6 vegetable plot, fl owerbed
7
1 False – He grew up in London.
2 True
3 True
4 True
5 False – There are forty students. 
6 True
7 False – He only travels once a month.
8 False – He likes them./They get on very 
well.
8
1 far and distant 2 stressful 
3 commute 4 pupils 
5 get on with very well 6 idyllic 
UNIT 9
2
1 The 17th century (the year 1605)
2 No, the heating system is modern.
3
1 False – It has an atmosphere of ‘days 
gone by’.
2 True 
3 True
4 False – It is not used o� en for safety 
reasons. 
5 False – It was but is now white.
6 True
7 True
8 False – The equipment is from the 
1920s.
4
1 rarely 2 layout 3 through the ages 
4 laid out 5 hidden 6 curtains
6
1 George
2 The Great Hall
3 It’s the largest room in the house.
4 wooden fi gures 
5 the villagers from the village of 
Bloxenbury
6 1670
7 wood
8 It is from old ships.
7
1 planks 2 wooden fi gures 3 gi� 
4 ships 5 furniture 6 frame 
UNIT 10
2
1 No 2 Yes
3
1 London and Paris to New York
2 1800s/early 19th century
3 Japan
4 They use magnets and electricity.
5 France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium 
and the UK.
4
1 links 2 revolutionised 3 trend 
4 overtaken 5 supersonic plane 
6 goods 7 environmentally friendly 
6
1 The number has doubled. 
2 It can park cars and navigate.
3 tra� c jams and delays
4 new (environmentally friendly) fuels 
for cars
5 in cities
6 because the batteries do not last 
7
1 tra� c jams 2 around the corner 
3 pollution 4 race 5 fuels 6 batteries