B1 Preliminary training 3 p. 133

Complete the sentences with the correct words. The word in bold can help you understand which word is missing.
1 Helping the fight against climate change ________ becoming extremely important. (auxiliary verb)
2 Are you worried ________ the future? (preposition)
3 Natural disasters are scary. ________ cause lots of victims. (pronoun)
4 There are over 240 thousand marine species living in ________ sea. (article)
5 Sharks ________ tigers are endangered animals. (linker)

OPEN CLOZE. For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.

Eco-anxiety is on the rise
Are you afraid the end of life on ________ Earth is close? Does it ________ you feel depressed, extremely worried or maybe guilty about your lifestyle? Then you may suffer from climate change anxiety, which is getting more common, especially among young people. Several studies and surveys show it is also linked ________ a perception that governments and politicians are ________ nothing or too little to protect the environment, while we should prepare ________ to change our habits and, consequently, save the planet. It's easy to understand why eco-anxiety is increasing. However, experts say there's no point ________ losing the joy of life. Instead, we should focus on the small things that we can do, live sustainably and support green initiatives.

Read the phrases below and select the correct category. Then write your article using some of the phrases.

Articles wanted!
Young people and politics
Getting into politics at a younger age means that you can change society.
Should schools put politics and social issues on the curriculum?
How could teenagers get involved in politics?
Tell us what you think!

Write an article with your ideas and we will publish the most interesting articles in our magazine.

A: From my point of view, …

B: To sum up, ….

C: Have you ever thought about … ?

D: Another advantage / disadvantage of …

E: In conclusion, …

F: What would your school be like if … ?

G: In addition, … / Moreover, …

H: I have the feeling that …

I: Above all …

THREE-OPTION MULTIPLE CHOICE. You will hear an interview with Chris Thompson, a book collector. For each question, write the correct answer (A, B, or C) in the gap.

1 The interviewer believes collecting books ________
A is a popular hobby at every age.
B is not common among young people.
C is a relaxing free-time activity.

2 Chris collects ________
A manga books.
B thrillers.
C fantasy novels and fairy tales.

3 His collection of Gormenghast by Mervyn Peake had been ________
A his father's.
B his cousin's.
C his grandfather's.

4 What did Chris find exciting when he was a teen? ________
A Reading fantasy novels.
B Finding good second-hand books in markets.
C Selling books online.

5 His favourite book shop is ________
A in London.
B near his house.
C in Cambridge.

6 Chris thinks ________
A the number of books a collector has isn't important.
B books have to be rare if one wants a good collection.
C illustrated editions are too expensive.