Speaking Part 3; Reading Part 3; Listening Part 4 #536473

Reading STEP 1 Quick reading

Read the text quickly and choose the best title.

A:

The best holidays I've ever had

B:

Travelling the world is my dream

C:

Tips to travel abroad

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Reading STEP 5 Focus on detailed comprehension

FOUR-OPTION MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the text again and choose the correct answer.

4 One of the reasons why the writer would like to visit Poland is because

A:

the country is full of interesting historical cities to visit.

B:

he wants to find out about his heritage.

C:

he would like to practise sports.

D:

it is ideal for tourists on a budget.

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Speaking STEP 1 What's your opinion?

Complete the expressions with the correct words. Use the contracted form where possible.

Giving opinions
Perfect! I think ________ because Mike likes hiking.
I ________ so because some people hate camping.

Agreeing and disagreeing
No, I ________ with what you said.
That's a ________! I agree with you.

Making suggestions
________ going to a village?
________ we choose another destination?
All right, ________ do that!

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Speaking STEP 2 Get ready to speak

Look at the picture and complete the instructions. Then write a dialogue in your exercise book using the expressions from STEP 1. When you finish, practise saying the answers out loud.

You want to go on a two-days excursion together with a friend.
Here are different types of ________ you could choose from.
Talk together about the different options and decide which place would be the best.

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Reading STEP 4 Focus on detailed comprehension

FOUR-OPTION MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the text again and choose the correct answer.

3 What is the problem with the Atacama Desert?

A:

It is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

B:

Stargazing is perfect, but difficult to do.

C:

Flying there costs a lot of money.

D:

There aren't any ancient ruins like in Petra.

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Reading STEP 2 Focus on detailed comprehension

FOUR-OPTION MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the text again and choose the correct answer.

1 What do we learn about the bucket list?

A:

It is a list of the best experiences a person has had in his or her life.

B:

It is a set of rules for living well.

C:

It includes journeys to the seven continents.

D:

It is a collection of things one hasn't done yet but would like to do before dying.

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Reading STEP 6 Focus on global meaning

FOUR-OPTION MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the text again and choose the correct answer.

5 What might the writer say to a friend?

A:

I have got a lot of travel plans for the future.

B:

I loved the Great Barrier Reef. You must swim there, it is marvellous!

C:

I have decided all the details of my travel bucket list.

D:

Dreaming is fine, but bucket lists are a waste of time.

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Reading STEP 3 Focus on the writer's opinion

FOUR-OPTION MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the text again and choose the correct answer.

2 What does the writer think of African safaris?

A:

They are the only option to admire animals in the wild.

B:

If you care about the environment, you have to choose a responsible safari.

C:

It is good that all wildlife travel agencies are working to protect endangered species.

D:

Sometimes you can't see the Big Five because they are in danger of extinction.

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Listening STEP 2 Focus on details, attitudes and opinions

THREE-OPTION MULTIPLE CHOICE. You will hear an interview with high school counselor Peter Grossman. For each question write the correct answer (A, B, or C) in the gap.

1 What does Peter say about his everyday routine?    ________
A It changes very much.
B It's fixed.
C It's stressful.

2 Peter decided to pursue a career in counseling because    ________
A he liked Psychology and helping people.
B he had problems with bullies and now wants to fight them.
C his own school counselor inspired him.

3 What do you need when dealing with cyberbullying cases?    ________
A The support of the police.
B To speak with all the people involved.
C The trust of the victims.

4 What's Peter's opinion about mental health issues?    ________
A Students have to look for support when they suffer from these problems.
B Professionals have to work with families.
C There's a decrease because schools are dealing well with them.

5 Why is the school in Atlanta going to run a special program?    ________
A Because more and more teenagers are worried about their future.
B Because they want to improve the relationships inside the classrooms.
C Because lots of students are dropping out of school.

6 Peter's future plans are to   ________
A keep studying.
B change school.
C open a counselling center.

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Listening STEP 1 Think about the context

Listen to the description of the tasks of a school counsellor and choose the correct ones.

A school counselor…

A:

assists students in their education.

B:

assesses students' emotional balance.

C:

gives emotional support to students.

D:

deals with their mental health issues.

E:

helps students study for university admissions tests.

F:

guides students in their academic plans.

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