Day 1, 2 hours — Book. Focus 2
Speaking. page 70
1 SPEAKING Why do some
students choose to leave school
early and not go to university?
Discuss with a partner.
Some students leave school early because they need money or dont like studying. Others want to start working or learn a job. Some also have family problems or think they dont need university.
2 2.37 Listen to a dialogue
between Tom and Susie.
Look at the statements.
Do Tom and Susie agree (A)
or disagree (D)?
1 Robert should leave school if he wants to be an actor — D
Tom thinks it’s OK, but Susie thinks he should stay in school.
2 He doesn’t need to do A levels — D
Tom may think they aren’t necessary, but Susie disagrees.
3 He might need to get a proper job — A
Both agree that acting may not work, so he needs a backup plan.
4 Robert’s good-looking and talented — A
Both agree he has talent and looks.
5 He should do his A levels first — D
Susie agrees, but Tom doesn’t.
3 2.37 Listen again and number the expressions in the order
you hear them.
I don’t think it’s … — 1
In my opinion, … — 2
That’s true, but … — 3
I think he … — 4
I’m not so sure. — 5
Personally, I think … — 6
That’s a good point. — 7
I really believe … — 8
I see what you mean, but … — 9
I couldn’t agree more. — 10
If you ask me, … — 11
I totally disagree! — 12
Oh come on! That’s nonsense. — 13
4 Choose the correct option.
1 A: What do you think about single-sex schools?
B: I don’t think / Personally, I think they’re a good idea.
It isn’t normal to separate boys and girls.
2 A: If you ask me, I think we get too much homework.
B: I couldn’t agree more / I’m not so sure. I never have time to do sport or relax in the evenings.
3 A: I don’t think my pronunciation is very good.
B: I really believe it, / I see what you mean, but if you practise, I’m sure you’ll improve.
4 A: I think the food in the school canteen is too expensive.
B: Oh come on! That’s nonsense / That’s a good point. If you go to a restaurant in town, you’ll pay much more.
5 A: In my opinion, it’s a waste of time going to university – I want to get a job and earn some money.
B: I totally disagree / I couldn’t agree more. If you go to university, you’ll get a much better job.
6 SPEAKING Your school has received
a donation of €5,000. Photos 1, 2 and 3
show three possible ways your school
could spend the money. Follow the
instructions below and present your
choice to the class. Use the SPEAKING
FOCUS to help you.
I think the school should spend the money on computers because students need technology for studying and future jobs.
I don’t think the school should choose the gym or common area because they are less important for education.
Day 2. 1 hour—Unit 4
review . page 72
1 Choose the correct option.
1. graduates
2. compulsory
3. pay attention
4. skipped
5. timetable
6. struggled
2 Complete the text with words which mean the same
as the expressions in brackets. The fi rst letters are
given.
1. term
2. grades
3. failed
4. schoolwork
5. skipped
6. revising
3 Complete the First Conditional sentences with the
correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. If I take a gap year, I will get a lot of experience.
2. If Stella doesn’t hurry, we will miss the first lesson.
3. Will your parents get angry if you don’t get into university?
4. He won’t pass his exams if he doesn’t take extra lessons.
5. I won’t help you with Maths if you don’t help me with English.
4 Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.
A (who)
C (where)
A (who)
B (that)
B (which)
C (where)
5 Choose the answer, A, B or C, which has the same
meaning as the underlined phrase in each sentence.
1. B (if the chef doesn’t change)
2. B (In my opinion)
3. A (memorise)
4. C (as soon as they become)
5. A (which)
6. A (I see what you mean)
6 Read the text and choose the correct answer, A, B
or C.
1-B, 2-A, 3-A, 4-C, 5-B, 6-B
Day 3, 1 hour — Book Focus 2 , students’ book.
page 73
7 Match the headings (A–F) with the paragraphs (1–4).
There are two extra headings.
1-B, 2-F, 3-A, 4-D
8 Read the text again. Complete the gaps in the email
to Matthew with the correct information. Don’t write
more than three words in each gap.
1. an official programme
2. two passionate teachers
3. volunteers
4. very different
9 Do the task in pairs.
I choose Image A because students learn better by doing experiments themselves. It is more interesting and helps them understand Science. I didn’t choose Image B because just listening to the teacher is less effective and more passive.
10 Ask and answer the questions.
1 Some people say that Science should be the most
important subject at school. Do you agree? Why?/
Why not?
Yes, I agree. Science helps us understand the world, solve problems, and prepare for future jobs.
2 What are the advantages of using computers for
learning? Ask and answer the questions.
Computers make learning easier and faster. We can find information quickly, do exercises, watch videos, and practice skills interactively.
Practice tonguetwisters
Day 4. 2 hours –
Vocabulary. pages 74-75
1 Complete the names of jobs below with suffi xes -er, -or, -ian, -ist
or -ant. Then add three more jobs.
1. builder
2. accountant
3. doctor
4. electrician
5. flight attendant
6. hairdresser
7. shop assistant
8. swimming instructor
9. receptionist
10. scientist
11. politician
12. plumber
2 SPEAKING Complete the table with the jobs in Exercise 1. Then
compare your ideas with a partner.
Jobs I would be good at
Scientist
Electrician
Builder
Jobs I might or might not be good at
Accountant
Politician
Hairdresser
Jobs I would not be good at
Flight attendant
Plumber
Receptionist
3 Read about four people’s worst work experiences.
Match jobs A–D with people 1–4.
EVA – B shop assistant
MARCUS – C cleaner in a factory
CHRIS – D warehouse assistant
AMY – A postman/postwoman
4. Who had the worst work experience?
Probably AMY, because she had to get up very early, work outdoors, answer difficult questions, and found it really stressful.
5. Answers to the questions:
1. Who is self-employed now and rarely has a day off? – CHRIS (warehouse assistant, night shifts, motivated to work better).
2. Who is always nice to people who bring the post? – AMY (postwoman/postman).
3. Who was motivated to pass some exams and get a better job? – CHRIS (wanted a better position).
4. Who left a summer job because he/she got fired? – EVA (shop assistant, almost got the sack).
6. Speaking idea – Would you like to be your own boss?
Yes, I would like to be my own boss because I could make my own decisions and choose my working hours. Or No, I wouldn’t like it because it would be stressful and I might rarely have a day off.
8. Complete the statements with verbs (WORD STORE 6A):
1. You can be self-employed.
2. You generally work outdoors.
3. You usually work long hours.
4. You sometimes have to do night shifts.
5. You are responsible for lots of workers.
6. You need a university degree to apply for this job.
9. Speaking – Which statements could describe jobs in Exercise 1?
Builders → self-employed, work outdoors, start early, not very long hours.
Electrician → sometimes self-employed, work indoors/outdoors, responsible for safety.
Teacher → responsible for students, long hours, work indoors.
Plumber → self-employed, work outdoors/indoors, sometimes long hours.
13 SPEAKING Choose the correct particle. Then fi nish
the sentences and compare your ideas with a partner.
I turn up for work at eight
My employer only takes on people who are qualified
I’m not prepared to put up with rudeness
If I come up with a good idea my boss listens
Nothing puts me off my work except stress
Listening materials are here
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