Reading Part 4; Listening Part 2; Speaking Part 3; Speaking Part 4

Look at the words in bold in the first sentence and then write the correct linker or reference word (this, that, pronouns) in the second sentence that refer to them.

1 Fairtrade ensures that farmers are paid fairly for their crops. → As a result, ________ can support their families and invest in education and healthcare.
2 Fairtrade products are always the results of sustainable farming practices. → That is why, when you buy ________, you are helping to protect the environment.
3 Fairtradehelps eliminate exploitationin developing countries, so workers can enjoy safer working conditions. → ________, it empowers communities to invest in their future.
4 Fairtrade products can be more expensive than regular ones. → Despite ________, the higher cost reflects the ethical practices involved.

GAPPED TEXT. Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the correct answer. Write the correct letters (A-H) in the gaps. There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.

A They grow mostly in East Africa, in nations like Kenya.
B Famous brands are showing an interest in them.
C This means they have a lower carbon footprint compared to flowers grown in the colder, cloudier climates of European countries.
D This way, the whole production process is respectful both of the workers and of nature.
E Gender committees are present on these farms.
F It allows workers to invest in healthcare and education.
G More and more people are willing to buy Fairtrade products.
H In the UK, major retailers like Lidl, Aldi, Coop and Asda sell them.

Say it with (Fairtrade) flower!
If you like giving people flowers as a present on special occasions, you should spend your money on Fairtrade ones. 1  ________ The advantage of this area of the world is that it is very warm and sunny there. The flowers grow in naturally heated greenhouses rather than in artificially heated ones. 2  ________ Indeed, research has shown that roses produced on Fairtrade farms in Kenya produce 5.5 times lower greenhouse gas emissions, and 6.5 times lower energy demand, than roses grown in the Netherlands, even considering the air transport to Europe.

A further bonus for the environment is the fact that farms working with Fairtrade must guarantee that they do not use pesticides. Moreover, Fairtrade-certified farms ensure safe working conditions for their employees and respect workers' rights and dignity. This aspect is even more meaningful if you consider that most of the workforce on flower farms is made up of women. 3  ________ They help women become aware of their rights, and increase their self-esteem. These farms receive a Fairtrade Premium of 10% for every stem sold. 4  ________ Part of the premium is also used in the running of the farms to plant trees and improve irrigation systems.

Fairtrade flowers are not difficult to find. 5  ________ Pick them up while you are doing your daily shop: you will bring a smile to the face of who receives them and contribute to the well-being of flower farming communities around the world.
_{(Adapted from www.fairtrade.org.uk)}

THREE-OPTION MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the correct answer.
You will hear two friends talking about working out at the gym.
What does the girl like about it?

THREE-OPTION MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the correct answer.
You will hear a brother and a sister talking about an injury.
How does the boy feel?

THREE-OPTION MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the correct answer.
You will hear a young woman complaining to a friend about her sleeping problems.
What advice does the friend give her?

THREE-OPTION MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the correct answer.
You will hear two friends discussing some research they are doing on brain health.
What do they agree on?

THREE-OPTION MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the correct answer.
You will hear two friends talking about healthy food.
Why does the girl make fun of her friend?

THREE-OPTION MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the correct answer.
You will hear a doctor examining a patient.
What does the patient especially complain about?

A: What do you think …?

B: I'm not sure about that.

C: After considering the different pros and cons, we think the best option is …

D: How about … ?

E: That's a great idea!

F: We could …

G: I like the idea of …

H: You've got a point there.

I: I really think that …

J: In the end, we agree that …

Look at the picture and select the activities you can see in it. Then read the task instructions and write a dialogue in your exercise book using the expressions from Speaking – Part 3 STEP 1. When you finish, practise saying the answers out loud.

Task instructions: You and your classmates are going on a school trip to an important city in your country. Here are different types of activities to choose from that you can do there. Talk together about the different options and decide which would be the best to do.

The questions the examiner asks in Speaking – Part 4 are related to the topic covered in Speaking – Part 3. Reorder the words to make questions.

1 the / enjoy / school trip / last / went / Did / you / enjoy / you / on?
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2 take / you / school trip / on / a / do / with / What / you?
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3 to / visit / the / year / of / best time / Which / a / is / city?
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4 prefer / Do / a natural place / you / or / trips / to / a city
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5 think / organise / more / Do / schools / should / you / trips?
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