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1A The Model LifeB Shopping TherapyC Where to ShopD The Teen Scene

Fashion / Shopping /

Consumerism

Tenses (Present)Tenses (Past)Tenses (Future) - Imperative

Part 1 Part 1

2A In the Name of Science!B New MediaC Hard SellD Science Dilemma

The Media / Science &

Technology

Nouns (Plurals, Uncountable Nouns,Noun + Singular / Plural Verb)

Some - Any - No, Expressing Quantity

Singular or Plural Verb? The Possessive

Part 2 Part 2

3A Fighting Nature’s FuryB Environment in DangerC What a Load of Rubbish!D Nature’s Way

Weather / Environment

ArticlesBoth - All - Whole - Each - Every, Either -Neither - None - Not one, So do I - Neither/ Nor do I, So - Not, One - Ones - Other- Others - Another - Else - Each other /One another

Part 3 Parts 3 & 4

4 Revision

5A Young LoveB Life as a NomadC The Parent TrapD Growing Up

People /Relationships

Adjectives, Adverbs, Very - Too - EnoughComparison, Like - As

Part 1 Part 1

6A School Rules!B The Perfect JobC I have something to say!D The Best Way to Learn

Education /Employment

The Infinitive, The Gerund, Infinitive orGerund?ParticiplesModals

Part 2 Part 2

7A Shining StarsB Keep in ShapeC How Are You?D Food for Thought

Food / Health& Fitness /

Sport

ConditionalsUnreal Past, Would Rather - Had Better

Part 3 Parts 3 & 4

8 Revision

9A Tricks of the TradeB Real-life EntertainmentC Get a Hobby!D Good Entertainment

The Arts /Entertainment /

Free-timeActivities

Exclamatory Structures, Emphatic Structures,Inversion

The Passive

The ‘causative’ use of have

Part 1 Part 1

10A Lost in a Life of CrimeB Begging for a ChanceC In the Name of the LawD Issues of Concern

Money / Crime

Reported Speech

Questions (Question Tags, QuestionWords, Indirect Questions)

Relative Clauses

Part 2 Part 2

11A All the Fun of the FairB The Tuc Tucs of BrightonC Summer DreamingD Unusual Trips

Transport /Places / Travel &Tourism

Clauses (Time, Reason, Purpose, Result,Contrast / Concession, Manner)

Conjunctions, Two Objects, Structureswith ‘It’, Structures with ‘There’

Part 3 Parts 3 & 4

12 Revision

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22-37

38-53

54-57

58-73

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90-105

106-109

110-125

126-141

142-157

158-161Role Cards page 162Grammar Reference page 163Example Transformations page 194Writing Task Sheets page 204

INTRODUCTION TO THE FCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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Responding to Visuals, Planning,Speculating, Role-play,

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Letter /An Article

Word Formation, Related Words, Confusable Words, Phrasal Verbs,

Everyday English,Idioms,Prepositions, Prepositional Phrases,

Common Errors

DiscussionDecision-making

Parts 3 & 4Part 2

A Formal Transactional E-mail /

A Review

Word Formation, Confusable Words,Related Words, Idioms, Everyday

English, Prepositions, PrepositionalPhrases, Collocations, Phrasal Verbs,

Common Errors

DiscussionGiving Information, Prioritising

Parts 1 & 2Parts 3 & 4 A Story /

An Informal Letter

Word Formation, Related Words,Idioms, Confusable Words, PhrasalVerbs, Prepositions, PrepositionalPhrases, Collocations, Common

Errors

DiscussionRole-play

Parts 3 & 4Part 1

An InformalTransactional Letter /

An Essay

Word Formation, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, Collocations,

Confusable Words, Related Words,Prepositional Phrases, Prepositions,

Common Errors

DiscussionRole-play

Justifying, Decision-makingParts 1 & 2

Part 2An Informal

Transactional E-mail / A Report

Word Formation, Prepositions, Prepositional Phrases, Idioms,

Confusable Words, Collocations,Similes, Related Words,

Phrasal Verbs, Common Errors

DiscussionParts 3 & 4

Parts 3 & 4 An Article / A Formal Letter

Word Formation, Related Words,Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, Collocations,Prepositional Phrases, Prepositions,Confusable Words, Common Errors

DiscussionSpeculating, Decision-making

Role-playParts 1 & 2

Part 1An Informal Transactional

Letter / A Review

Word Formation, Collocations, Related Words, Idioms, Prepositional

Phrases, Prepositions, ConfusableWords, Phrasal Verbs, Common

Errors

Discussion,Decision-making

Parts 3 & 4Part 2

An Informal TransactionalLetter /

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Word Formation, Collocations,Related Words, Confusable Words,Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, Prepositions,

Prepositional Phrases, Common Errors

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Introduction to the FCE

TIME DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF ITEMS MARKS

READING

1 hour PART 1 (multiple choice)A text followed by four-option multiple-choicequestions.

PART 2 (gapped text)A text from which sentences have beenremoved and placed in jumbled order afterthe text. Candidates must decide from wherein the text the sentences have been removed.

PART 3 (multiple matching)A text or several short texts preceded bymultiple-matching questions. Candidatesmust match prompts to elements in the text.

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2 marks for eachcorrect answer

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TIME DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF ITEMS MARKS

USE OF ENGLISH

45 minutes PART 1 (multiple-choice cloze)A modified cloze test containing 12 gaps andfollowed by 12 four-option multiple-choiceitems.

PART 2 (open cloze)A modified cloze test containing 12 gaps.

PART 3 (word formation)A text containing 10 gaps. Each gap corresponds to a word. The stems of themissing words are given beside the text andmust be changed to form the missing word.

PART 4 (key word transformation)8 separate items, each with a lead-in sentence and a gapped second sentence tobe completed in two to five words, one ofwhich is a given ‘key word’.

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1 mark for eachcorrect answer

1 mark for eachcorrect answer

Up to 2 marks for each answer

TIME DESCRIPTIONNUMBER OF ITEMS

MARKS

WRITING

1 hour and 20minutes

PART 1 Question 1 (compulsory)Writing a letter or e-mail. Candidates are required to deal with inputmaterial of up to 160 words. This may include material taken fromadvertisements, extracts from letters, e-mails, schedules, etc.

PART 2Writing one of the following on a situationally-based writing taskspecified in no more than 70 words: an article, an essay, a letter, areport, a review, a story.

ORWriting one of the following, based on one of two prescribed reading texts: an article, an essay, a letter, a report, a review.

1 compulsorytask

120-150 words

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PART 3 (3 minutes)A two-way conversation between the candidates. The candidates are given spokeninstructions with written and visual stimuli, which are used in a decision-makingtask.

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PART 1 (multiple choice)A series of short unrelated extracts of approximately 30 secondseach, from monologues or exchanges between interacting speakers.There is one multiple-choice question per extract, each with threeoptions.

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The model life

When I tell people that I have been modelling for two years, they seem fascinated. I suppose a lot of young people dream of becoming a model, althoughI’m not always quite sure what they expect. They have this image of gorgeouscelebrities in designer clothes and priceless jewellery, travelling the world accompanied by hairdressers and make-up artists.

Sometimes I wish people would think a bit more realistically. They don’t realise thatapart from the fifteen or so supermodels, there are thousands of girls and plenty of guyslike me all over the world, struggling to establish themselves in the fashion industry,who lead a very different life to those at the top. In fact, I spend a significant amountof time just waiting. Getting work means constantly going to casting sessions, whereyou queue for hours on end until someone looks at your portfolio for a few minutes.For most models, only about one in twenty casting sessions results in an offer of paidwork.

The selection process has always been tough; blunt personal criticism is an expected part of it.Comments like, ‘You don’t have a very interesting face’ or ‘Get rid of that awful shirt’ are commonplace. You are expected to get used to being turned down in this manner and then move on tothe next casting. Of course, the first time I got accepted for a sportswear company’s winter campaign,I was on cloud nine; I had never felt so happy.

None of this is surprising when you consider how many models are after each job and, for this reason, the competition is extremely fierce. This is apparent at the tense casting sessions where everyone waits outside, weighing up their competitors.

Another reason for this level of competitiveness is understandable if you take age intoaccount. At twenty-four, I’m older than most male models, who tend to be betweentwenty and twenty-three. Female models are even younger - usually between fourteen

and eighteen. This puts different pressure on girls especially because many of themdrop out of school to focus on modelling, even though their career could be over

in a few years. Youth is absolutely crucial and without it job offers are boundto dry up. A lot of young people find it difficult to imagine this when they arestill in their teens.

I can’t complain much though because while modelling has its downside,like any other job, I still think I’m living the dream. Last year, I was the faceof a top British clothes store, which ran a highly successful campaign. We doget to work in some fantastic exotic locations too. I’ve been sent to Spain, Italyand even the Caribbean for photo shoots. We don’t have much time for sight-seeing though – modelling is hard, time-consuming work.

It’s the actual fashion shows themselves that I’ll remember the most. Theexcitement increases backstage as the preparations are completed, and then youare out on the catwalk being greeted by an army of photographers. You’re alsovery aware of the fact that a number of famous people are watching you intently.The whole atmosphere makes it an unforgettable experience. I know I can’t dothis forever, but I’m determined to make the most of it, as long as it lasts.

You are going to read what Sam Wilson, a male model, says about his job. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best.

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1 priceless (para. 1)a extremely valuableb extremely cheap

2 portfolio (para. 2)a the impression you give at a job

interviewb a collection of photos used as samples

of your work

3 blunt (para. 3)a critical but politeb honest but rude

4 tense (para. 4)a aggressive and violentb stressful and uncomfortable

5 weigh up (para. 5)a watch sb carefullyb deal with

Choose the correct meaning according to the text.

1 According to Sam, what do most people believeabout models?

A None of them are teenagers.B They don’t need their own stylists.C There are very many of them.D They live like celebrities.

2 What does he dislike about casting sessions?A You are not paid for going.B How slowly portfolios are examined.C The time spent waiting.D The low pay that is offered.

3 What does he believe a model must accept?A arguingB rejectionC humiliationD politeness

4 Sam uses the phrase ‘on cloud nine’ (line 18) toshow he felt

A very confident.B absolutely delighted.C extremely nervous.D quite upset.

5 What does Sam think young models cannot appreciate?

A How short their careers may be.B How difficult modelling is.C How few people can become supermodels.D How unimportant education is.

6 What aspect of modelling has made the biggestimpression on Sam?

A sightseeingB photo shootsC fashion showsD successful campaigns

➤ VOCABULARY CHECKImagine you are putting on a small fashion show andneed to select a model. Look at the two picturesbelow and decide which model you would choose. Give reasons for your choice.

● Would you like to be a model? Why?

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1 With all these price increases, we’llhave to tighten our belts.

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2 ‘Hurry up or we’ll miss the bus!’‘All right. Keep your shirt on!’

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1 It’s ........................... that she isupset after such a scary experience.

2 You need to have a good........................... to write children’sstories.

3 The play was a great......................... .

4 Why are you so ........................... ofeverything I do.

5 It was a(n) ......................... experience.

1 If she models for Christian Dior, she’ll be well on her wayto ...................................... .

2 She sold her designs to a well-known fashion house and............................ .

3 What a beautiful ring! It must be ................................. .

4 His sports car cost ...................................... .

1 ............................. day, life, people

2 ............................. excuse, day, example, weather

3 ............................. job, tests, operation, questions

a Complete the table. b Complete the sentence using a wordfrom the table.

➤ WORD FORMATION

VERB ADJECTIVE(S)(+ opposite if exists)

NOUN(S)(+ opposite if exists)

1 .................. .............................................. criticism, critic

2 .................. (un)forgettable, forgetful ..................................

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4 .................. (un)successful ..................................

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worth a fortune ñ a small fortune fame and fortune ñ made a fortune

typical ñ routine ñ ordinary

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Fill in the correct adjective.

➤ EXPRESSIONS

➤ COLLOCATIONS

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your coat before you go outside.

those shoes before you buy them.

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his new suit to the wedding?

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3 Look! The train is coming.HERE Look! .................................... train!

4 Why do you argue with him all the time?ALWAYS Why ................................... with him?

5 It’s been years since it last snowed here.NOT It ............................ here for years.

6 She started making jewellery in 2002.BEEN She ................................................ 2002.

7 She hasn’t finished washing the dishes yet.STILL She ....................................... dishes.

8 I have never played beach volleyball before.FIRST It is the ..................................... beach

volleyball.

9 She came to Greece twelve years ago.BEEN She ...................................... twelve

years.

10 I was given this medal in 2004.HAVE I ........................................... 2004.

1 These biscuits taste / are tasting great.

2 This is the first time I see / ’ve seen him so sad.

3 He’s a pilot so he’s been / gone to most cities inEurope.

4 Why do you smell / are you smelling the meat?Has it gone off?

5 My cold is getting / gets worse every day.

6 I’ve been knowing / known him for many yearsso I’m sure we can trust him.

7 Here is coming / comes the bride!

8 Someone has been smoking / had smoked inhere. The room stinks.

➤ PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES

at the age of at fault at a guess at last at (the) most at present at random at risk

Dear Editor,I am writing to express my concern about the fact

that youngsters nowadays seem to be obsessed with

nothing but achieving fame.If you were to ask twenty students ➀ ...................

what they would like to do after leaving school, the

majority would simply say that they want to become

famous. ➁ ...................., only about five of them

➂ .................... would show interest in a traditional

career. On the other hand, ➃ .................... fourteen,

students of my own generation were thinking of

becoming teachers or doctors, not singers or fashion

models!➄ ..................., we seem to be ➅ ................... of

producing an unthinking generation, and if we

ask who’s to blame, I think advertisers and the

mass media (including your own magazine)

are ➆ ............................ . Surely, the time has come

➇ ................... for everyone responsible to set a

better example to today’s young people.

Yours faithfully,A concerned parent

Fill in the correct prepositional phrase.

Choose the correct answer.

➤ GRAMMAR [See Grammar Reference at back of book.]

KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS [See Example Transformations at back of book.]Complete each sentence with two to five words, including the word given.

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Fill in to, of or by.

➤ PREPOSITIONS1

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My friend, who works at a fashionable shoppingcentre, told me how a famous model arrived thereyesterday accompanied [1] .......... bodyguards,friends, assistants and photographers. She wasrushing around as if she was addicted [2] ..........shopping. With dramatic gestures, she rejected certain perfumes as though she was allergic [3] .......... them, and shouted with joy when sheapproved [4] .......... something. She wasn’t at allashamed [5] .......... her behaviour; it was probablyher way of keeping her picture in the news!

Are you aware [1] for / of our great new winterdiscounts? We believe [2] in / on giving our customers special offers! We guarantee thatyou’ll benefit [3] with / from our stylists’ suggestions! If you’re bored [4] with / fromhaving the same look year after year, come andsee what we've got to offer! You’re capable [5] of/ for creating an image for yourself, so get thebest at Style World!

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➤ FCE USE OF ENGLISH PART 1

For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

For some people, shopping is seen as just another chore, while for others it is one of life’s more

pleasurable experiences. Unfortunately, [1] ......... , like many other enjoyable activities,

shopping can often become habit [2] ......... . Believe it or not, there is such a thing as shopping

addiction and it is not something exclusive to the rich and famous either; [3] ......... , everyday

people can suffer from it too.

A young secretary from London, Jenny Moore, said that she found the temptation to

shop too difficult to [4] ......... . ‘I couldn’t stop myself. I loved [5] ......... on the latest

designer clothes and I also had a soft spot for shoes. I had been buying a pair every week

for over two years before I was forced to stop. My wardrobe was full of them. The

problem was my local bank manager failed to [6] ......... my enthusiasm.’

Apparently, Jenny had managed to [7] ......... herself into serious financial difficulties.

Her credit card debts alone ran into thousands of pounds. She herself admitted in a recent

interview that her shopping habits got out of hand when she [8] ......... them to become a form of

therapy. It was the first thing she

did whenever she was feeling

depressed. ‘Browsing through racks

of clothes always [9] ......... me in a

good mood. Of course, I usually

[10] ......... buying something for

myself with little regard to the cost.’

The reason? Jenny claims that

these little purchases boosted her

self-esteem.

The problem with this compulsive

buying, say the experts, is that like

any other addiction, you need to get

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order to get the desired adrenalin

rush. That’s when the bank

manager steps in and cuts [12] .........your ‘therapy’.

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habit ñ fix ñ rack ñ self-esteem ñ chore

Replace the word(s) in bold with a word from the box, making any necessary changes.

Choose the correct meaning according to the text.

➤ VOCABULARY CHECK

1 have a soft spot for (para. 2) a have a problem with sb / sth b like sb / sth

2 get out of hand (para. 3) a become difficult to control b become difficult to understand

3 compulsive buying (para. 4) a buying things uncontrollably b buying expensive things

4 adrenalin rush (para. 4) a need for adrenalin b sudden increase in adrenalin

5 step in (para. 4) a become involved in a situation b give advice on a situation

1 They have made me a very ...........................offer.

2 James doesn’t seem very ........................... aboutthe party.

3 She says that shopping helps her get over her........................... .

4 Backpacking in India was a great........................... .

5 The week we spent in Florida was most........................... . In fact, we’ve booked to goagain at Easter.

6 They are thinking of starting their own business, so they need some good........................... advice.

a Complete the table.

b Complete the sentence using a word from the table.

➤ WORD FORMATION

VERB ADJECTIVE(S)(+ opposite if exists) NOUN(S)

1 experience ....................................... ........................................

2 ................................... enjoyable ........................................

3 ................................... ....................................... temptation

4 ................................... ....................................... enthusiasm / enthusiast

5 finance ....................................... ........................................

6 ................................... depressed, depressing ........................................

Imagine that a new department store with four floors is to open in your area. You have been asked for yourviews on which floor each of the following sections should be located. There will be two on each floor. Look atthe sections with your partner and discuss where each one should go. Give reasons for your choices.

menswear womenswear childrenswear FURNITURE perfume & accessories sports equipmenttoys cafe

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➤ COLLOCATIONS

be in for = be going to experience (usuallysth unpleasant)

be behind with = be late or delayedbreak down = stop working (car, machine)

break in (no object) = enter by forcebreak into (+object) = enter by force

break out = begin suddenly (war, fire)break up = end a relationship

bring round = cause to regain consciousnessburst into = suddenly begin (tears, laughter)

call off = cancel

Study the phrasal verbs.

Now fill in the correct phrasal verb in the appropriate form to complete the headlines.

THIEVES [1] ..................... SUPERMARKET

MANUFACTURER CLAIMS NEW PERFUME [3] ................................ GIRL IN COMA.

SUPERMODEL [4] .............................. TEARS ON CATWALK

MAYOR ADMITS THE CITY [5] ............................. OLYMPIC PREPARATIONS

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THIEVES [7] ..................... AND STEAL DESIGNS AT TOP FASHION HOUSE

FASHION SHOW [8] ..................... AT LAST MINUTE

HOLLYWOOD COUPLE TO [9] ..................... AGAIN

FIRE [10] ..................... AT POP STAR’S MANSION

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1 Baby food is in the next......................., sir.

2 I forgot to get coffee. Go aheadand I’ll meet you at the....................... .

3 At only í20, this DVD player wasa real ....................... .

4 I bought the television at a muchlower price in the ....................... .

5 Ask the ......................... if thiscomes in another size.

1 settle: a dispute, a party, an argument, a bill

2 arrange: alphabetically, one’s affairs, flowers, an account

1 overcharge .......2 purchase .......3 exchange .......4 refund .......5 be sold out .......

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1 How long has it been since you ............................. (have) a check-up?

2 During the summer of 2004, he ............................. (work) as a waiter in a restaurant in London.

3 It was the most boring lecture I ............................. (ever / attend).

4 Alexander Fleming ............................. (discover) penicillin.

5 The baby ............................. (cry) for twenty minutes before he finally fell asleep.

6 We ............................. (listen) to our new CD when there was a power cut.

7 Her feet hurt because she ............................. (walk) for two hours.

8 We ............................. (go) to Cornwall every summer when we were little.

9 They didn’t start eating until everyone ............................. (sit) down.

10 By six o’clock, all the shops ............................. (close).

Fill in the simple past, past progressive, simple past perfect or past perfect progressive.

➤ GRAMMAR [See Grammar Reference at back of book.]

Fill in pay or pay for.1

1 William will ................ the phone bill tomorrow.

2 Don’t let them ................ dinner again.

3 You are going to ................ what you did.

4 The job ................ a thousand euros a month.

5 My grandmother ................ me to go to university.

6 They usually ................ Mr Jones the rent onthe first of each month.

➤ CONFUSABLE WORDS

1 When did you start working here?SINCE How long .......................................

working here?

2 It was my first time on a plane.NEVER I ....................................... on a plane

before.

3 The match started before we got to the stadium.BY The match ........................................

we got to the stadium.

4 As a child, I would cycle to school every day.USED As a child, I .......................................

to school every day.

5 I haven’t been to the funfair since I wastwelve.LAST The ....................................... to the

funfair was when I was twelve.

6 The children washed the car and their mothercooked dinner.WHILE The children were washing the car

................................................. dinner.

7 We cut the cake when everyone finished eating.UNTIL We didn’t cut the cake .......................

......................................... eating.

8 Having waited for almost an hour, I began tofeel annoyed.BEEN I began to feel annoyed because

............................... for almost an hour.

9 He hasn’t contacted us for weeks.SINCE It .................................................... us.

10 They argued for hours; then they reached anagreement.ARGUING They .................................. for hours

before they reached an agreement.

KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS [See Example Transformations at back of book.]Complete each sentence with two to five words, including the word given.

1 Those jeans don’t look very long. Are you surethey will ................ you?

2 I don’t think that orange shirt ................ thosebrown trousers.

3 Do you think that this hat ................ me?

4 That tie doesn’t ................ with your shirt. Youought to change it.

5 I can ................ into my dad’s shoes now.

6 Such bright colours don’t really ................ you.

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● Do you like going shopping? ● What are the advantages of large shopping centres?● What kind of things do you like to buy?

LESSON C where to shop

➤ WARM-UP

➤ EVERYDAY LANGUAGE

FRED: Good morning, Jane. How are you?

JANE: I’m fine, thanks. Are you on your way into town?

FRED: Yes. I work during the week, so I get my shopping done on Saturdays.

JANE: Why don’t you go to the supermarket? You know, most of them open late and some are open 24 hours.

FRED: That’s true, but the last thing I want to do after a hard day’s work is walk around the aisles loading up a trolley.

JANE: But supermarkets are so convenient – they’ve got such a wide range of products that you don’tneed to go anywhere else.

FRED: That’s all well and good, but at weekends and in the evenings they’re usually packed. Besides, if Iwant anything, I just go down to the corner shop at the end of my road.

JANE: Well, don’t forget that the local shops aren’t as economical as supermarkets, which always havespecial offers.

FRED: Right, but what about quality? I mean, I want to buy some meat today. You have to admit, there’sno comparison between Mr Hobson’s pork chops and the mass-produced, pre-packed stuff you findon supermarket shelves. You can’t even be sure how fresh it is.

JANE: OK, but you can’t deny that Mr Hobson’s a bit pricey. Anyway, have you been to the new shopping centre? There are all sorts of shops under one roof there.

FRED: Yes, but it’s a long drive out of town.

JANE: It’s worth it though. I’ve found that it has all thebenefits of a town centre.

FRED: I’d rather walk around town, personally. The flea market on Saturdays has a greatatmosphere, and you can bargain with stallowners as well. Besides, it’s good exercise.

JANE: I can’t believe you’d want to buy any of theold junk they sell there.

FRED: It’s not all bad. I mean, you can find some rareantiques at places like that.

JANE: If you say so.

DAILY NEWS

SHOP WARS

The proposal to build a massive new supermarket

outside the small town of Dimsworth has caused a

major argument between developers and residents.

Project manager Alan Robson says, ‘This ‘hyper-

market’ will offer an enormous range of products

and will create hundreds of new jobs in the area.

Customers will be able to shop twenty-four hours a

day and get great value for money.’ However, not

everyone agrees with Mr Robson’s point of view.

‘It shouldn’t be allowed to go ahead,’ says Mary

Giles. ‘I’ve been running a quality grocer’s for

years. These bigger places steal customers by

offering cheaper prices for low quality goods.

They cause people to forget how important

quality is in our diets.’ A meeting will be held

at the town hall next Wednesday, but whatever

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b an area where you queue to pay

2 range a varietyb type

3 packed a full of peopleb full of products

4 pricey a cheapb expensive

5 benefit a advantageb characteristic

6 flea market a local shopb open-air market

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1 Fred doesn’t know that supermarkets are open late. .......

2 Jane saves time because of supermarkets. .......

3 Fred believes supermarkets have low-quality meat. .......

4 Jane says local shops are economical. .......

5 Fred believes the shopping centre is inconveniently located. .......

6 Jane believes antiques can be found at the market. .......

Here are some opinions about shopping. ñ Do you agree with any of them?ñ Where do you think these people might shop? Why?

Tick (✓) the statements that are true.

➤ COMPREHENSION CHECK

Tick (✓) the correct sentence.

1 According to my opinion, large supermarkets are better. In my opinion, large supermarkets are better.

2 This is the first time I’ve been to a department store. This is the first time I go to a department store.

3 Many people enjoy going for shopping. Many people enjoy going shopping.

4 Shopping has become an important part of ourway of life. Shopping has become an important part of ourlifestyle.

5 Customers should always be treated in a friendlyway. Customers should always be treated friendly.

6 It’s nice to have a shopping centre close to home. It’s nice to have a shopping centre close to house.

➤ COMMON ERRORS

➤ SPEAKING PREPARATION PART 2

➤ VOCABULARY CHECK

Shopping should be enjoyable.Personally, I enjoy slowly lookingaround at all the products that

are available.

As far as I’m concerned, there’snothing better than going to the

top clothes shops with my friendsand trying on the latest fashions. I

get frustrated when I can’t buyeverything though!

Shopping is boring. I can’t standlooking at every detail of what Iam going to buy. I just grab what

I need, pay for it, and leave.

I need to get out of the house, and Ilike to catch up on the latest gossip

with the local shopkeepers.

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STUDENT A: These photographs show people shopping at different places. Compare the photographs andsay why people might choose each of these places to shop.

▲ In the first picture ...▲ They probably shop here because ...▲ The children obviously enjoy ...▲ I find supermarkets very ...

▲ In the second picture, ...▲ For many people ... is handy because ...▲ If you only need a couple of things, the ...▲ Personally, I prefer to shop at ...

● range of goods● good / poor quality● (un)friendly service

● close to home● opening hours● convenient

● very busy / crowded● day-to-day basis● weekly shopping

● within walking distance● popular● cheaper prices

STUDENT B: Where would you prefer to do your shopping? Why?

➤ FCE SPEAKING PART 2

1 What do you like doing in your free time?2 Where’s the best place for young people to spend

their free time in your area?

3 What are your plans for this weekend?4 What kind of shops are there in your local area?5 Who do you usually go shopping with?

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STUDENT B: These photographs show different places where people can buy things. Compare the photographs and say what kind of things you might find in each of these places.

▲ At a shopping centre you can ...▲ There is probably a great variety, but ...▲ I would imagine that you can find ...▲ Having so many different shops means that ...

▲ An outdoor market is likely to ...▲ Many countries have weekly markets and ...▲ It’s highly unlikely that you will be able to find ...▲ If you like to find bargains, ...

● all under one roof

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Match the words with their meanings.

Fill in the correct word.

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➤ LISTENING PREPARATION PART 1

1 We’ve acquired a new car. .......2 This product will both clean

and condition your hair. .......3 I think Mr Jones wants

to sell off some of his land. .......4 The road was too narrow

for cars to overtake. .......5 Did you try out Irene’s

new pizza recipe? .......6 Why do you always buy

her extravagant presents? .......

1 You hear a man talking to his wife.What do they intend to sell?

A part of their businessB part of their gardenC part of their house

2 You hear a woman describing somebody.What does the man do?

A He is a fashion designer.B He is a chef.C He is a painter.

3 You hear a man being interviewed about a problem.What is it?

A There has been a drop in tourist spending.

B There has been an increase in stray animals.

C There has been a rise in the cost of keeping pets.

4 You hear a man advertising a product.What kind of product is it?

A hairB skinC household cleaning

5 You hear a lecture on the radio.What aspect of life in the eighteenth century is the lecturer referring to?

A the way people livedB the way people dressedC what people ate

6 You hear a woman making a public informationannouncement.What is she warning drivers about?

A driving too slowlyB driving long distancesC driving too fast

7 You hear a woman recommending a toy to her friend.How old is her friend’s child?

A newbornB nearly three years oldC four years of age

8 You hear a conversation in a shop.What has the man brought back?

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APPLYING FOR A JOBAPPLYING FOR A JOBPhilip Clarke is a young university student who is looking for a part-time job. He saw the following job advertisement while he was looking through his localnewspaper.

Philip liked the idea of working for CD WORLD, so he decided to apply for the job. This is what he wrote:

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Dear Mr Taylor,I am a nineteen-year-old music student and I am writing to apply

for the position of part-time shop assistant which I saw advertised inthe Exeter News last Monday.

First of all, I feel I would be suitable for this position as I havealready had some previous experience working in a music shop.During my last year of school, I had a Saturday job in the well-knownmusic shop, MUSICLAND, which I thoroughly enjoyed. My dutiesthere required a responsible attitude as I had to order new CDs aswell as serve customers. Having just completed a computer course,I can assure you that my knowledge of computers is more than adequate for the job.

As a music student, it goes without saying that I love music and Ikeep myself up-to-date on the latest releases. However, I have toadmit that it may also prove to be a disadvantage. Studying musicrequires hours of practice, which means that despite my interest inthe job, I would need to allow enough time for this. For this reason,could you let me know what the actual working hours would be?

Enclosed for your attention is my CV. References can also be provided if required. I am available for an interview at any time andlook forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,Philip Clarke

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➤ WRITING A FORMAL TRANSACTIONAL LETTER

CD WORLD is currently seekingenthusiastic young people to workeither full or part-time in its newbranch. The shop is centrally locatedand will be opening at the beginningof next month.Successful candidates will need tohave a good knowledge of the modernmusic scene and also be computer-literate. Experience in a similar position ispreferable, but not essential.Applications from students welcome.

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1 CD WORLD is one of a chain of shops. ........

2 Applicants must have previous experience. ........

3 Philip used to have a Saturday job. ........

4 Philip buys all the new releases. ........

5 Studying music means Philip has lots of free time. ........

1 at the moment (advert) ..................

2 applicants (advert) ..................

3 responsibilities (letter) ..................

4 promise / guarantee (letter) ..................

5 good enough (letter) ..................

Find words in the text which mean:➤ VOCABULARY CHECK➤ COMPREHENSION CHECK

1 They ............................... (not start) the meeting by the time you get there.

2 ‘It’s a bit hot in here.’ ‘You’re right. I ............................. (turn on) the air-conditioning.’

3 We ............................. (stay) at my grandparents’ while our flat is being painted.

4 How long ............. you ........................... (take) driving lessons by the time you get your licence?

5 My horoscope says this week ............................. (be) full of surprises.

6 You can come over at eight tonight. I ............................. (not do) anything then.

7 By Christmas, they ................................ (live) here for six months.

8 By the time the children wake up, John ............................. (leave) for work.

Fill in the simple future, future progressive, simple future perfect or future perfect progressive.

➤ GRAMMAR [See Grammar Reference at back of book.]

1 reasons for writing

2 family background

3 previous experience

4 relevant skills

5 hobbies

6 availability for an interview

Look back at Philip’s letter and tick (✓) thethings he mentions.

➤ WRITING SKILLS

Imagine that Philip Clarke had phoned MrTaylor about the job instead of writing a letter.

STUDENT A: You are Philip Clarke. (Referto letter on page 18 and rolecard on page 162)

STUDENT B: You are Mr Taylor. (See role card on page 162)

Act out the phone interview.

1

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➤ VOCABULARY HELPLINE

1 I wish to apply about / for ...

2 I think I would be ideally suited /matched to this position as ...

3 I already have experience / experiencesworking as / like a shop assistant.

4 I am used to working a long time /long hours.

5 I look forward to hearing from you inthe near / close future.

1 I consider myself to be friendly and I get ......... wellwith people.

2 At the present time, I am studying ......... a local college.

3 I have experience ......... this line of work.

4 I enjoy working ......... young children.

5 ......... my last job, I was responsible ......... answeringthe phone.

6 I have just completed a course ......... computers.

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➤ WRITING AN ARTICLE

We have always been interested in fashion andno one can deny that we choose clothes which saysomething about ourselves. The problem is, howdo we know whether or not our clothes are saying,‘I’m a fashion victim’?

So, what exactly is a fashion victim? Well, it issomeone who follows fashion blindly. This means someone who is obsessed with purchasing andwearing what the fashion designers have come upwith for the new season. They ignore the fact thatmost of these creations often look good only on thewafer-thin models parading them on the catwalk.After all, we have all seen people walking down thestreet in outfits that, although in fashion, actually make them look ridiculous, haven’t we?

On the other hand, it is true to say that themajority of people like to keep up with fashion andmanage to do it quite successfully without

standing out in a crowd. Teenagers, especially, like to be fashionable. It is their way of saying, ‘I belong’. This is understandable sinceno adolescent wants to be teased for being old-fashioned, especially at that critical stage whentheir peers tend to judge them by their appearance.

Overall, while it is all right to be a follower of fashion, my opinion is that we should try to selectonly those clothes that actually suit us. There isone thing to be said for some fashion victimsthough – they do make life more interesting for therest of us, don’t they?

Tick (✓) only the true sentences.

Sally Davies works for an international magazine.The editor has asked her to write an article on fashion victims. This is what she wrote:

1 Everyone in the world follows fashion.

2 Fashion victims are usually models.

3 It is common to see people wearing clothes thatdo not suit them.

4 Clothes mean a lot to teenagers.

5 Life would be dull without fashion victims.

➤ COMPREHENSION CHECK

1 You can read the newspaper; I’ll be makingbreakfast.WHILE You can read the newspaper

....................................... breakfast.

2 The show doesn’t finish until ten o’clock.GOING The show ....................................... until

ten o’clock.

3 I started learning Spanish at the end of September,almost six months ago.BEEN By the end of March, I ....................

...................... Spanish for six months.

4 The film is starting soon, so sit down.ABOUT The film ......................................., so sit

down.

5 The roof will be repaired by Tuesday.HAVE They ....................................... the roof

by Tuesday.

6 We’ll be ready before he gets here.TIME We’ll be ready ....................................

here.

7 He is likely to propose to her on her birthday.PROBABLY He ..................................... to her on

her birthday.

8 The cinema is to close in May.BE The cinema .......................................

in May.

KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS [See Example Transformations at back of book.]Complete each sentence with two to five words, including the word given.

➤ GRAMMAR

Choose the correct synonym.

1 obsessed with a crazy about b aware of

2 come up with a approve of b produce

3 ridiculous a foolish b trendy

4 critical a unimportant b important

5 select a reject b choose

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When writing an article, try to catch the reader’sattention by making the title and opening sentence asinteresting as possible. This can be done by:

➤ stating a strong opinion.There is no doubt that today’s teenagers arebeing given too much pocket money.

➤ addressing the reader directly.I’m sure you will agree that ... .

➤ starting with an interesting quotation, a saying or a rhetorical question.

‘Money makes the world go round.’Some people say that teenagers should betaught how to spend their money wisely, butthere again shouldn’t we all?

➤ stating a surprising or shocking statistic. Did you know that a quarter of British children have part-time jobs to supplementtheir pocket money?

Choose the most interesting introductory sentence for the following opening paragraph.

Recent surveys have shown that more andmore teenagers are working in shops anddoing paper rounds to pay for active social livesand mobile phones.1 Today’s teenagers do not get enough pocket

money.2 It would seem that pocket money alone is

not enough to fund the high-tech lifestyledemanded by young people today.

3 Many young people today are forced to get apart-time job.

EXPRESSING YOUR OPINIONWhich of the following phrases are appropriatefor giving your opinion?

a It seems to me that ... b The way I see it, ... c I would recommend that ...d In my view, ... e To my mind, ...

LINKING WORDSChoose the correct linking word.1 He decided to get a paper round so that / in

order to he could earn enough money to buy anew computer.

2 Teenagers shouldn’t be given pocket moneywhile / since all they do is waste it.

3 Parents are still the main source of income.Even though / What is more, grandparentstend to give generously too.

You are studying fashion at a college of art anddesign and you are looking for a summer job. Youhave seen this job advertisement in your localnewspaper. Read the advertisement and thenotes you have made. Then write a letter applyingfor the job, using all your notes.

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHERis looking for a full-timeassistant to help him over thesummer season. Applicantsmust be prepared to travel todifferent locations in andaround the city.The job includes organisingtransport, food and accommodation as well ashelping the photographer toset up his equipment.Some knowledge in this fieldis essential, as is an interestin fashion.Interested candidates shouldapply in writing to:

Mrs Mary Baxter,FASHION STUDIOS,94, Clement Road,Kirkstall,Leeds LS5 7PQ

Tell us your opinions on this subject, using examples of

the spending habits of teenagers in your country. Best

article to be published next month.

SHOULD TEENAGERS’ SPENDING BE CONTROLLED?

Teenagers today do not understand the importance of saving their money.Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?

➤ WRITING SKILLS

➤ FCE WRITING

part 1

You have seen this announcement in an international magazine:

Write your letter of application in 120-150words. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling and punctuationin a style appropriate for the situation. Use theplan and writing task sheet at the back of thebook for help and guidance.

Write your article in about 120-180 words in anappropriate style. Use the plan and writing tasksheet at the back of the book for help and guidance.

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ON COURSE for the CAMBRIDGE FCE is an enjoyable and motivating way for students

to prepare thoroughly for the FCE examination. Designed to be used as either a one-year

course or an intensive one-term course, the book provides a wide range of exercises

through which students will develop the skills needed to succeed in the examination.

Key features of ON COURSE for the CAMBRIDGE FCE:

ñ Interesting reading texts, written in the style of the FCE, covering a wide range of

topics typical of those found in the examination.

ñ Comprehensive coverage of all writing task types encountered in the exam, as

well as exercises and oral activities to help students organise and present their

ideas in a concise and logical way.

ñ Grammar practice through a variety of exercises, covering all grammatical

phenomena encountered at this level.

ñ Extensive practice in key word transformations, covering both grammar and

vocabulary, along with example transformations to enable students to cope with

the demands of this task.

ñ Alphabetical presentation of phrasal verbs, prepositional phrases and verbs /

adjectives / nouns with prepositions.

ñ Pre-listening and pre-speaking tasks to prepare students for the material that

follows.

ñ A wide variety of listening material covering all task and text types encountered in

the examination.

ñ A range of speaking exercises and ample practice in the examination format,

enabling students to develop their oral skills.

ñ Exercises to expand and enrich students’ vocabulary, including word formation,

idioms, collocations, confusable words and more.

ON COURSE for the CAMBRIDGE FCE will not only give students ample practice in all

tasks found in the FCE examination, but will also provide them with an excellent basis on

which to continue their studies toward higher-level examinations such as the Cambridge

CAE and CPE.

Components: Student’s Book ● Teacher’s Book ● Companion ● Test Booklet ● CDs

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