EXTREME is a four-level course for teenagers who start learning English

at school. It takes students from beginner to low-intermediate level

through this progressive and carefully designed series. EXTREME develops

students' linguistic, communicative and critical thinking competences, as it

considers teenagers' interests

and motivates them to go into a broader socio-cultural reality.

Student’s Book features:

• Varied contexts to present and practise grammar and vocabulary

• Integrated skills lessons to develop productive and receptive skills

• Task-based projects to promote collaborative learning

• Content-based sections to facilitate language retention

• Specially written songs to improve pronunciation skillsand recycle key language points

• Learning skills sections to encourage student's autonomy

• Pairwork activities to stimulate interaction andinterpersonal skills

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1 In pairs, take turns to answer.

a Where do you live?

b Do you like your neighbourhood?

Why/Why not?

c Have you got any unusual or mysteriousneighbours? Do you get on well with them?

3 Answer. Then, listen and check.

a How do you think Jim's mother reacts?

b What do you think his mother tells him to do?

HHooww II MMeett EErriicc

When I was ten, I lived at 17 Dorset Close in

London. There was nothing unusual about the

street. We had friendly neighbours who had

children my age and I often played with them.

But the house at number 19 was always empty,

so I didn’t have friends there. One day, an old

man arrived to number 19. I soon forgot about

him and my life continued as normal. Some weeks

later, I was playing football in the street

when I kicked my ball over the wall into the old

man’s garden. I looked and saw no one. I decided

to climb over the wall to get the ball. I was

picking it up when suddenly I heard a noise

behind me. I turned round and saw the old man

with his long wild white hair smiling gently at me.

I dropped the ball and ran away. Later that

evening, I told my mother all about it. I still

remember the conversation we had...

2 Read Jim’s diary. Then, write T (true),F (false) or DK (don’t know).

Jim remembers the good

old days as a boy...

a The writer is ten.

b He lived in a nice town when he was ten.

c There were no other children in his street.

d His best friend lived in number 19.

e He climbed over the wall into the

garden of number 19.

f The old man had short black hair.

g The old man shouted at the boy.

h The boy stayed to talk to the old man.

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Language

A

CB

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TThhee GGuuiittaarr

I (go) to his house and rang

the bell. I just (wait) and

(wait). Impatient, I rang

again. The door (open). The old

man with long hair (sit) in

a wheelchair. He smiled. Hello, I’m Eric’ he

(say). He wasn’t angry with me

and he (tell) me to get the ball

from the garden.

As I (walk) through

the house, I saw an old Spanish guitar in the

hall. I (stop) for a moment

to look at it. I loved music and I always

(dream) of one day having my

own guitar. There are more in the front

room!’ he said.

I (go) in. The room was big

and it (be) full of records and

old guitars. Hanging on a wall, there was a

very special one... A red and black Fender

Stratocaster! The house was like Aladdin’s

cave, full of musical treasures!

Now, the old man wasn’t a monster but a

magician! I (want) to find out

more about him.

5 Complete. Then, listen and check.22

6 Pairwork

STUDENT A: Turn to Pairwork A5, page 81.STUDENT B: Turn to Pairwork B5, page 85.

4 What happened next? Look at the pictures andtell a partner. Then, complete.

7 Look at the picture. What did Eric give Jim?Complete.

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MMyy AAmmbbiittiioonn

I left Eric’s house with my ball and the book he

gave me. I went home and read it avidly. There

were many anecdotes about Eric and comments on

his profession... He was in fact a world famous

guitarist! That night I dreamt of guitars, bands,

records, fame and fortune. When I woke up, I

knew what I wanted to do: I wanted to buy a

guitar and become a famous rock star.

I got up early and had breakfast in a hurry. I

was waiting outside the shop when it opened...

1 Answer.

a Who is the boy in the picture?

b What happened to him when

he met Eric?

c How do you think this event changed

his life?

Inte

grationRock and Roll Never Dies

Unit 3

EElleeccttrriicc gguuiittaarrss were

invented in the USA in the 1930’s.

The strings of electric guitars are

made of steel and they are played

with a small piece of plastic called

‘plectrum’ or also ‘pick’. One of the

most popular designs of electric

guitar is the Fender Stratocaster.

The Stratocaster was first

produced in 1954. It is played by

many famous guitarists, including

Eric Clapton, Keith Richard

(Rolling Stones) and The Edge (U2).

MMooddeerrnn ccllaassssiiccaall guitars, having six

strings and a larger body, were first made

in Spain by Antonio de Torres in the

nineteenth century. Classical guitars are

still very popular nowadays. The

strings are made of nylon and they are

played with your fingers. The top

surface of guitars can be solid

or laminated. Laminated-top

guitars are quite adequate for

students, but solid-tops are the

only choice for more skilled

players.

Music and Art

2 Read and answer.

a What did Eric give Jim?

b What did Jim realise from reading the book?

c What did he dream of?

d What did he want to do?

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At the music shop,

Jim wants something...

3 Read about different guitars.

a Which one do you prefer? Why? b Which information is new for you? Underline it in the text.

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23 5 Pairwork

STUDENT A: Turn to Pairwork A6, page 81.STUDENT B: Turn to Pairwork B6, page 85.

6 Read the letter Jim wrote to Eric.

What did he suggest?

sweet fender,

cruel reality!

too expensive

for jim...

4 Put in order. Then, listen and check.

Can I help you?

Well, there are electric guitars andacoustic guitars.

Sure. Comethis way.

That one is beautiful.How much is it?

Can I seethe electricguitars?

Yes, please.I’m looking for

a guitar.

500 euros.

What type of guitar do you

want?

Do you like any particular

make?

Wow! That’svery expensive!

Yes, have you got anyFender...?

What typesare there?

Dear Eric,

Thank you for the book! It was really

interesting. Have you got any other about rock?

Yesterday, I was so excited that I went

to a music shop to buy a guitar, but they were

very expensive! I haven’t got enough money to buy

one yet, but I’m going to do a few jobs at home

and mum is going to give me extra pocket money.

Do you need any work done around your

house? If I can have some guitar lessons from you,

I could cut the grass or clean your windows. My

mum thinks it’s a good idea and you can help me

quite a lot! Please tell me if anything comes up.

See you later,Jim

7 Write Eric’s reply to Jim’s questions.

1

Dear Jim,

Thanks for your letter...

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Dear Jim,I’m going away. I’m not feeling verywell and my doctors say I should take

some holidays. They’re worried about myhealth, so I’ll be with my family. I want you to have my precious guitar.Remember to practise every day! Ifyou try hard enough, you’ll be a rock

and roll star one day! You’re so talented!Your neighbour and friend,

Eric

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Social Studies

I made quick progress

in my classes!

A year passed. Then one

day, I went to his house

but nobody answered.

How are you?

Not bad.

He was a very patient

and helpful teacher.

He gave me many tips

for playing the guitar.

Hold the guitar with thishand. I’m sure you’lllearn very quickly.

I went to his house twice a

week for guitar lessons.

1 Read and answer.

a Why is Jim happy?b What problem does Jim have?c Where do you think Eric is?

2 Listen to a conversation between Jimand his mother. Then, answer.

a Why did Eric go away?b Where did he go?c What did he leave?

3 Read Eric's note and answer.

a Who will Eric be with?b How often should Jim practise?c What will happen if Jim doesn't stop

playing?

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I haven’t gotenough money to buy my own

guitar yet!

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years later...

7 Read Eric’s questions and invent Jim’sanswers.

And this song is called ‘Rock and RollNever Dies’. It is for avery special person!

4 Does Jim forget Eric?

OLD FRIENDS

5 Complete the newspaper report with thewords below.

here was a moving reunion last night between

Jim Carnes, lead ........................... and guitarist

for local ........................... Paradise Now, and the

........................... American guitarist Eric Bolster.

Apparently, Eric was once Jim’s ........................... and

........................... him to play the guitar.

Although it is ........................... to believe now, Jim repaid

Eric by ........................... the windows of his house and

looking after his ........................... ! When Eric ...........................

away for health reasons, he ........................... Jim the red

and black Fender which he always ........................... at his

concerts.

Jim and Eric went to a ...........................after

last night’s concert and ......................the

rest of the night ......................... like old

friends.

spent famous moved hard band restaurant taught neighbour garden

cleaning played singer talking gave

TSTUDENT A: Turn to Pairwork A7, page 82.STUDENT B: Turn to Pairwork B7, page 86.

6 Pairwork

ERIC: When did you play with Eric Clapton?

JIM:

ERIC: Do you have a number-one hit with

Clapton?

a JIM:

ERIC: Do you sign many autographs?

b JIM:

ERIC: Do you want to buy a new guitar?

c JIM:

I played with him last summerat a rock festival.

Rock star meets legendary guitarist.

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EXTREME is a four-level course for teenagers who start learning English

at school. It takes students from beginner to low-intermediate level

through this progressive and carefully designed series. EXTREME develops

students' linguistic, communicative and critical thinking competences, as it

considers teenagers' interests

and motivates them to go into a broader socio-cultural reality.

Student’s Book features:

• Varied contexts to present and practise grammar and vocabulary

• Integrated skills lessons to develop productive and receptive skills

• Task-based projects to promote collaborative learning

• Content-based sections to facilitate language retention

• Specially written songs to improve pronunciation skillsand recycle key language points

• Learning skills sections to encourage student's autonomy

• Pairwork activities to stimulate interaction andinterpersonal skills

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