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В : I want to go to Estonia. The worldwide organisation, WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms), has started a new branch there. It was actually started by a group of students who were concerned about the environment. In return for doing work on their host farm, 'Woofers' receive accommodation, meals and the opportunity to learn about organic lifestyles. Working holidays can open your eyes to different cultures and you will come back with more than a suntan! Try it!

>- Exercise 4 (p. 59)

S : Hello. Could I have some information, please? E : Yes, certainly.

S : My family would like to go on holiday in the area and we would like to know what kind of hotel resorts there are near the beach.

E; Let’s see. The Golden Palace. It's got over three hundred rooms, many with a seaview. It is a fine resort and it's right next to a beautiful sandy beach with shallow water, which is good for children. Of course, it also has a swimming pool.

S: Does it have water sports facilities?

£: No, it doesn't but there are a lot of things you can do. It's got table tennis, beach volleyball and so on.

5: OK. Are there any other resorts?

E : The Grand Beach Resort has got windsurfing, jet skiing, scuba diving and so on, and it has also got three swimming pools.

S: Good! How far is it from the town?

E : Oh, it's only about ten minutes on foot from town. S; Great! Could you tell me if there are any good

restaurants nearby?

E : Yes. As I said, the town's only ten minutes away. It has got some lovely restaurants that are well known for their fresh fish and other seafood dishes. It has some great pizzerias, too!

S: Excellent!

E : There is also the Paradise Club Resort. It's smaller but famous for its nightlife and parties. The staff organise sports activities all day long. They don't have many water sports though. It's got its own huge restaurant that serves a range of dishes and it's got a cinema.

S:OK! Thank you very much for your help. I think the Grand Beach Resort would be the best choice for my family because my parents can relax around the pool during the day while my brother and I do water sports. And in the evening we could head into town and eat at one of the fish restaurants.

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Module 4

>- Exercise 7 (p. 65)

S a lly : Last week, I burnt my finger while I was taking some cakes out of the oven. It was a small burn but it really hurt! Anyway, I turned the tap on and put my finger under cold water for a while, of course, but then my mum told me to put some honey on it. It worked really well. It didn't really hurt afterwards, and after about a week I couldn't even see the burn any more.

G re g : Recently, I had a bad stomach ache, like indigestion, after eating a big meal at my grandparents' house. Immediately, my grandma gave me a banana to eat! It was very difficult to eat because I had just eaten, but after a while I realised that I didn't have a stomach ache any more! Try it next time you get indigestion - it really works!

S im o n : I had a bad cold last month and I read on the Internet that drinking warm lemon juice and water with a spoonful of honey in it is good for colds. The lemons contain a lot of vitamin C, so they help you to get rid of the cold faster, and the honey is good for sore throats and coughs. Anyway, I made lots of warm drinks with honey and lemon, and I got better really quickly. I'll definitely do the same thing the next time I have a bad cold.

»- Exercise 3 (p. 72)

Speaker 1

I just have so much to do this year. I have a lot of studying to do because it's my last year at school and then I have to help out with chores at home because my mum and dad both work all day too. Then there's my weekend job in a shoe shop. I'm thinking of giving my job up because I just don't have enough time for it any more.

Speaker 2

My friends are all going away for the weekend, but I don't know if I can afford to go with them. Unfortunately, I often have to say no to my friends when they invite me somewhere. My parents don't have a lot of spare cash, so they can't give me a lot of pocket money. I'm trying to find a part-time job but it’s really difficult.

Speaker 3

This winter, I just haven't felt as well as I usually do. I've had lots of coughs and colds and I've felt very tired. I have acne, too. My mum wants me to make an appointment to see the doctor, but I think I've just worked too hard at school. I just need some rest and maybe some vitamins.

Speaker 4

I've just been to the hairdresser's and my hair looks terrible! I told the hairdresser to just shorten it a little, but she cut way too much off and now it's really short. I hate it! Plus, some acne has appeared on my chin. I can't believe it ... it's Sarah's party on Saturday and I'm going to look awful!

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Speaker 5

We've just moved to a new area. I really like the new flat - it's much bigger than our old one - but I really hope my school is OK. I start on Monday. I'm really going to miss everyone at my old school. I hope I get used to everything quickly and I can make some good friends.

Exercise 2 (p. 76)

No, I don't think students should take exams. I think that coursework and homework should count towards the final mark. How much a person can remember on a particular day of a particular subject is not a good way to judge them for a whole year's work. Many people do not do well in an exam situation. They get stressed and can't remember things that they know because their mind goes blank.

Exercise 4 (p. 77)

His face is a mask of determination as his fingers fumble with the lace of his shoe. Under his breath he says over and over again, "I am going to do this, I am going to do this." The people in the room stand watching, silently cheering him on. A huge shout goes up as he finally, after countless attempts, manages to make a perfect bow. No, this story is not about a four-year-old learning to tie his shoelaces. It is, however, a story about a very courageous sixty-year-old Canadian man named Frank Hrabanek.

Several years ago, Frank lost four of his fingers in a terrible accident at the factory where he worked. Along with losing his fingers, he lost the ability to do many of the everyday things that most of us take for granted. Without the help of his loving wife, Zlata, Frank was unable to pull up his trousers, put on his socks, cut up his meat, or... tie his own shoelaces.

That has all changed now thanks to technology. In June, Frank entered West Park Healthcare in Toronto to be fitted with prostheses, artificial body parts. In Frank's case, the prostheses were four new fingers. The artificial fingers are made of a silvery-grey material and look strangely robotic. However, once a cover has been put over them, they will look exactly like the fingers on Frank's other hand.

What with the difficult operation and the lengthy recuperation period, Frank has been through a terrific ordeal. But the important thing is that he is through it and he is now ready to take on the world. Grinning from ear to ear, Frank told reporters that one of the first things that he is going to do when he gets home is invite friends round for a meal. "We're having a dinner party tomorrow night and I'm doing all the cooking. Zlata has been through so much, I am giving her the night off!" Zlata smiles and adds, "Before Frank's accident, our hobby was fly-fishing. Fishing season opens in a few weeks, and with the luck we've been having lately, I just know we're going to catch a big one this year!"

>- Exercise 7 (p. 77)

A : What do you do when you and your parents disagree about things?

B : What kind of things?

A : Well, let's say that you want to go somewhere or do something and they won't let you.

B : Well, I think it helps to find out their reasons why they won't give me permission. Usually, they are only thinking of my health and safety so I try and ease their worries so I can do what I want.

A : What do you mean?

B : Well, if they think I will be out too late at night, I'll offer to come home a bit earlier or ask them to pick me up. If they are worried about me falling behind with my schoolwork, I'll reassure them that I will do all my homework before I go out and things like that. If you can reassure them, they will feel better about letting you do stuff.

A : I've tried that but, it didn't work.

B : Well, you could always ask them under what circumstances they would be willing to allow you to do certain things and then agree to their terms. If you compromise a bit, you will probably both get what you want.

A : My parents just won't listen.

B : Oh dear. Well, you definitely have to talk to them and try to remind them that they were young once, too. Perhaps they will realise that all teenagers rebel against conformity in some way and it's perfectly normal to want to go out and socialise and do all sorts of things at our age.

A : That's good advice, thanks.

B : No problem. Let me know how things go. A : Yeah, I will.

Module 5

>• Exercise 3 (p. 79)

A n d y : I did it! Four years of hard work have finally paid off. I never expected to get a university degree, so I'm really proud of myself. The ceremony was amazing - my family really enjoyed it, and took a lot of photographs of my friends and me. All the students were wearing caps and gowns, and when we all received our certificates we threw our caps into the air. Afterwards, my family and I went out for a meal to celebrate. They were really proud of me, too. We had a fantastic time celebrating. I'll never forget that day - it was a very special time for all of us.

>- Exercise 4 (p. 90)

R a d io p r e s e n te r : Hello, Lesley, and welcome to the show. Can you tell our listeners what you do exactly?

L e s le y : Yes, of course, Mike. I'm a youth worker and I visit schools to talk to groups of students about improving their body image. You see, as teenagers' bodies change, so can the way they see themselves. Because of this, many teens believe that they would be happier if they were thinner, taller or shorter, or if they had curly hair, a smaller nose, longer legs... the list goes on!

Radio presenter: And it's really important to have a good body image, isn't it?

Lesley: Yes, it really is, because feeling good about yourself often affects the way you act. A person with a good self-image makes friends more easily, recognises their mistakes and learns from them, and generally enjoys their life more.

Radio presenter: Of course. Young people often compare themselves to others, don't they? Like to their friends and even to celebrities on TV.

Lesley: Yes, that's right. One of the first things I say to the teens I speak to is that they mustn't do this, because everyone is different. Instead, I tell them to think about what they can change about themselves and what they can't. You can't change your height or your shoe size, for example, so there's no point worrying about things like that. Then, if there are things you want to change about yourself, like wanting to lose some weight or become healthier, you should take small steps every day to reach your goals.

Radio presenter: Thanks, Lesley. Do you have any other advice to give before you go?

Lesley: Yes. Most people wish they could change something about themselves, but sometimes poor body image can become a very big problem and a teenager can become very depressed. If this happens, you must talk to a parent, a teacher or an adult you trust, or even call a teen helpline. Remember that adults were all teens once, and they probably know exactly how you feel!

Radio presenter: Thank you very much for coming on the show, Lesley.

Lesley: You're welcome. It was a pleasure to be here.

>■ Exercise 4a (p. 91)

Is it a good idea to go on an extreme diet?

These days, more and more people are trying extreme diets to lose weight quickly. Some people think these diets are great, but others think they are not good for you.

Without a doubt, there are some advantages to these diets. Firstly, you can see results really quickly and this can keep you motivated to lose more weight. Secondly, they encourage self-control, because you have to stay focused for the diet to work.

On the other hand, there are some disadvantages to these diets. To begin with, they can be difficult to follow, so you may give up easily and put weight back on quickly. Also, there are many restrictions. This means, you may not get enough nutrients to stay healthy.

All in all, there are both advantages and disadvantages to extreme diets. In my opinion, anyone who wants to lose weight should think about it very carefully and make sure they see a doctor before starting a diet.

>- Exercise 2 (p. 95)

Narrator: Some people are just meant to be together. From the very first moment there is a connection and a bond that no one else can equal or understand. A computer link finally brought two love-lost people together. Let's listen to Meredith's story.

Meredith: I was born in Yiangmen, China. My birth mother was unable to take care of me and gave me up for adoption. I was adopted by a loving childless family from America. I was taken to my new home in Chicago, Illinois before I was a year old. I grew up among people who loved me. I had everything a child could dream of but there was something I really longed for. A sister. I remember I often told my parents that all I wanted was a sister.

Narrator: Here comes the best part of the story. This might sound unbelievable, but it is true. Six years ago Meredith's father, Jim Rittenhouse, was reading an online post in a Yahoo group from a family that had adopted a daughter around the same time that he and his wife had adopted their daughter called Meredith. Jim was really surprised because they called their daughter Meredith also. Along with the post there was a picture of young Meredith. When Mr Rittenhouse looked at the picture, he knew instantly he was looking at his own daughter's twin sister.

Meredith: After a short amount of time and a very simple blood test, the two families learnt that their daughters, Meredith and me, were in fact twins. The orphanage in China had not known we were twins because the babies had been brought to them on two separate occasions. But none of that matters now. It is really great that I have a sister, a twin sister actually, who lives next door. And our parents are great people. I guess we are an unusual family, but I feel lucky to have them as parents. Narrator: Life can hold surprises for everyone. As for the two sisters, the girls, like two peas-in-a-pod, are together again, this time, forever.

Exercise 4 (p. 95)

Andy: What do you think about studying abroad, Jane? I know it's expensive but my parents have asked me to think about it and let them know.

Jane: Well, these days, many people choose to study abroad. One good thing about it is that living in a foreign country means you will get to know a different culture. This will broaden your worldview and make you more tolerant and understanding of other cultures.

Andy: I suppose you're right. It will definitely improve my language skills. That's a good skill and may help me get a good job when I graduate.

Jane: Yes, but don't forget that you'll be far away from home. You may get really homesick and your studies may suffer.

Andy: That's a good point. Also, adjusting to a foreign culture may be much more difficult that I expect and I might not be able to concentrate on my studies.

Jane: Yep. I think it's a difficult decision that you need to think carefully about before you decide to do it. Only you know how well you will adjust to living in another country

Andy: You're right. Thanks. You've been very helpful. Jane: No problem. Good luck with whatever you decide.

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Module 6

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Speaker 3

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m e a b o u t a la rg e a m o u n t o f m o n e y th a t h ad b e en sp e n t

n o w I d o n 't e v e n o p e n th e m .

Speaker 4

3»- Exercise 2 (p. 108)

Presenter: T o n ig h t, w e h a v e Sam P la tt ta lk in g a b o u t th e

N e ig h b o u rh o o d W a tc h sc h e m e th a t h e s e t up in W a ld le y .

N o w , I'm su re t h a t m a n y o f yo u h a v e h e a rd o f

N e ig h b o u rh o o d W a tc h g ro u p s th a t w o rk to g e th e r to

a p a ir o f b in o c u la rs s p y in g on e a ch o th e r! W e ju s t

n e ig h b o u rh o o d to ta k e a lo o k a ro u n d an d d e c id e w h a t

S a m : Believe it or not, it's a barbecue! As a community, we've got to know each other better and many of us are good friends now. I'm having a barbecue in my garden this weekend and some of us even went on holiday together last summer. We've cut crime and brought people together, too. Crime prevention is not just a job for the police; it's something everyone has to get involved in.

P r e s e n te r : OK, thank you, Sam. That's a great place to finish. It's been really interesting having you on the show. Next week, we have ...

>- Exercise 4a (p. 109)

P r e s e n te r : Tonight on the programme we‘d like to hear callers' views on what the police and the council can do about the problem of vandalism and graffiti on the high street. Our first caller is joe Sampson. Hello, Joe.

C a lle r (m a le ): Hi. Well, I really agree that it's time for something to be done about this problem. The high street is an awful place to go these days. It looks horrible, shops are losing business and you don't feel safe there any more after dark. In my opinion, there needs to be more police on patrol in the area, especially at night. This would discourage the vandals and then people would feel safe enough to go there and shop again.

That's a good idea, Joe. Any other ideas?

C a lle r (m a le ): Erm ... yes, actually. I believe that we could involve the whole community in this. If the council just paint over the graffiti, it'll be back in a week. I would like community groups to get together and clean the graffiti off the walls and help to fix some of the damage from the vandals. This is a great way of bringing people together. Also, by doing this, everyone will realise that we all have a part to play in keeping our town looking nice and that it’s not just the responsibility of the police or the council.

Fantastic idea, Joe. Now on to our next caller,

>- Exercise 2 (p. 113)

Speaker 1

I remember it was a Saturday night and I had been out to the cinema with my friend Julia and we decided to walk home so I didn't get back until about 1 am. As I walked up the path I could just feel that something was wrong and I started to feel afraid. Once I opened the door, I realised what had happened. I couldn't believe my eyes; my things were thrown here and there and the place was a mess. I was shocked and called the police right away but of course they never arrested anyone. They say it happens all the time.

Speaker 2

I actually didn't know that anything had happened until weeks after the crime. And to be totally honest, I feel really ashamed of myself for being so naive. But I can tell you that I learnt my lesson. It was a few months ago that I entered this competition and the prize was a

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holiday in Tanzania. The following week I got a message saying that I won but I would just have to pay £100 for tax and visa and so on. I was delighted and sent the money. Of course I heard nothing from them and their email address didn't work anymore. Of course, I found out later that it was all a scam.

Speaker 3

I find it hard to believe how things have changed. There didn't use to be so many burglaries or muggings in the past. I remember when I was young I used to be able to go wherever I liked at anytime of the day or night and not have to worry about being mugged or anything. Now, I stay in most evenings or if I do go out I always have a friend pick me up from the house just to be on the safe side, you know. My dad is the same. He's 78 now you know and he bought an Alsatian dog to guard the house.

Speaker 4

There has never been so much crime in my part of town before. I'm not sure if anyone feels safe anymore. I saw two burglars coming out of a house carrying bags a few nights ago and the police chasing them. It's really out of control. And, do you know what I think? If we allow these criminals to get away with their crimes they'll do the same thing again, and if we just send them to prison for three or six months, they'll be back on the streets doing the same thing. No, we've got to be a lot tougher with these people and make them understand that they won't get a second chance.

Speaker 5

It's clear that crime is on the increase and we need to do something to stop it. I know several people who have been victims of crime over the past years. I'm not sure that catching criminals and sending them to prison is the best solution though. We need to stop the crime before it happens and to do that we need to have more officers on the streets. I think if criminals see this, they will understand that there is more of a risk that they will go to prison and they will think twice before committing the crime.

»- Exercise 3b (p. 113)

I have lived in this community all my life and it used to be a very friendly and family orientated area. There was a great park for the kids to play in and a youth club with a sports field where I used to play football. Over the last few years, however, the area has started to change, and not for the better. Instances of crime began to increase with more burglaries and thefts happening on a regular basis. Then, when the youth club closed down, vandalism and graffiti in public areas increased and people stopped using them, including the park. It's quite upsetting really to see a place where once there were happy children laughing and playing now broken and covered in spray paint and litter.

I think the decline in the area has been caused largely by people's lack of effort and time. The residents used to be

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