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vocabulary builder 1 Fame

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2 Going Green

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3 Online World

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4 Sense It

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5 Families

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6 A Good Buy

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1 Fame 1. Translate the following words and expressions. For translations, see Student’s Book pages 123-127. Nouns

Verbs

Collocations

autograph

emerge

catch:

bodyguard

fool

a bus

crew

gossip

a cold

crowd

pursue

fire

drive

worship

one’s breath

entertainment

Adjectives

sight of

fiancée

controversial

someone’s eye

heiress

disgraceful

take:

idol

impressive

a photo

infatuation

instant

charge

passer-by

lavish

for granted

performance

luxurious

one’s time

performer

marvellous

pride in

politician

notorious

someone by surprise

popularity

offensive

go:

pressure

outrageous

abroad

publicity

overwhelmed

bald

role model

spoilt

blind

tabloids

straight

mad

talent scout

surrounded

missing

trend

wealthy

wild

willing

Expressions

in the spotlight 2. Find the following.

1. six words that have the same verb and noun form

autograph ,

crowd

,

drive

,

pressure ,

fool

,

2. at least five adjectives that could describe the lifestyle of many celebrities

controversial, disgraceful ,

lavish

,

luxurious , outrageous

3. four nouns that are jobs or professions

bodyguard , performer , politician , talent scout

4. a collocation that means “visit another country“

go abroad


gossip

Unit 1 3. Translate the following sentences.

1. The wealthy heiress needs a bodyguard.

La rica heredera necesita un guardaespaldas.

2. Tabloids are full of celebrity gossip.

La prensa amarilla está llena de cotilleos sobre famosos.


3. A large crowd pursued the young performer.

Una gran multitud perseguía / persiguió al joven intérprete.

4. I caught sight of Mark’s fiancée yesterday.

Vi a la prometida de Mark ayer.

5. Michelle has gone abroad. She’s staying at a luxurious hotel.

Michelle se ha ido al extranjero. Se aloja en un hotel de lujo.

Vocabulary Extension SUFFIXES 4. Complete the sentences by adding a suffix to the words in brackets. Make any necessary changes.

beautiful (beauty) area. 2. The clothes in this shop are fashionable (fashion), but very expensive (expense). 3. If you need assistance (assist), please call a member of the staff. singer (sing). I didn’t know he was so musical (music). 4. Dave is a great useful (use). 5. Claire’s advice wasn’t very 6. Winning the marathon is an amazingachievement(achieve). 1. Many

famous

(fame) people live in this

7. Have you seen the latest production (product) of this play? 8. He couldn’t hide his

curiosity (curious) about the new project.

Functional Language 5. Complete the passage with the expressions below. There may be more than one correct answer.

1. 2.

They are probably • I’d say that • This picture shows • This is a picture of They seem to be • It looks like • It could be that • I imagine You can tell • I suppose • Perhaps

Answers: see below

a group of people waiting in a queue with bags and suitcases. they‘re at a station. 3.

they’ve been waiting a long time. when the train comes! 4.

they’re very bored. 5.

they’ll be very relieved

1. This picture shows / This is a picture of 2. I’d say that / It looks like / It could be that / I imagine / You can tell / I suppose / Perhaps 3. I’d say that / It looks like / It could be that / I imagine / You can tell / I suppose / Perhaps 4. I’d say that / It looks like / It could be that / I imagine / You can tell / I suppose/ Perhaps 5. I’d say that / It looks like / It could be that / I imagine / You can tell / I suppose / Perhaps


2 Going Green 1. Translate the following words and expressions. For translations, see Student’s Book pages 123-127. Nouns

Verbs

Idioms

amount

avoid

a breath of fresh air

belly

ban

a drop in the ocean

carbon dioxide

destroy

down to earth

crop

devote

make waves

debris

emit

fuel

ingest

make a mountain out of a molehill

lack

inhabit

the sky’s the limit

landfill

Adjectives

the tip of the iceberg

litter

halfway

vanish into thin air

logging

harmful

Expressions

nightmare

Phrasal Verbs

carbon footprint

pollution

break down

environmentally-friendly

shortcut

bring up

greenhouse effect

trash

cut down

make one’s way

voyage

pick up

renewable energy

use up wipe out 2. Find the following.

1. a noun that is part of the body

belly

2. at least four things that affect the environment negatively

carbon dioxide,

debris

,

landfill

,

litter

, logging, pollution, trash

3. two idioms that can be used to describe people

a breath of fresh air ,

down to earth

3. Which of the following can you use up?

time / space / people / energy / food / friendship

4. Translate the following sentences.

1. We should try and use more environmentally-friendly products.

Deberíamos intentar usar más productos ecológicos.

2. We wanted to arrive early, so we took a shortcut.

Queríamos llegar pronto, así que cogimos un atajo.

3. She broke down when she heard that all the crops had been destroyed in the fire.

Se echó a llorar cuando oyó que todas las cosechas habían sido destruidas en el incendio.

4. Stop making a mountain out of a molehill. It’s not so serious.

Deja de hacer una montaña de un grano de arena. No es tan grave.

5. He devotes a lot of his time to informing people about the harmful effects of pollution.

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Unit 2

Vocabulary Extension PHRASAL VERBS 1. I’ll pay you back when I get my salary.

rembolsar, devolver (dinero)

2. I’m going to pay him back for all the terrible things he said about me.

vengarse, hacer pagar (caro)

3. It’s my treat. I’ll pay for it.

pagar

4. He’ll pay for his mistake.

pagar por, ser castigado

5. They finally paid off what they owed us.

saldar, liquidar


5. Translate the phrasal verbs in bold.

6. All his hard work finally paid off.

valer / merecer la pena

6. Match the phrasal verbs in I to their meanings in II.

I

II

1. He always takes everything out on me. 2. She takes after her mother. 3. She decided to take up salsa dancing. 4. My dog takes to children very quickly. 5. The new owners are taking over the company next month.

3 5 1 2 4

a. start doing an activity b. gain control c. behave unpleasantly d. be similar to e. like someone or something

Functional Language 7. Complete the mini-dialogues with the expressions below. There may be more than one correct answer.

Oh, come on • I see what you mean • You’ve got a point • You’re right All right then • That‘s true, but • Not really 1. A: I think cars should be banned from the city centre.

B: Oh,

come on

. That won’t work.

2. A: I believe everyone should only use environmentally-friendly products.

B: I

see what you , but they’re not always available everywhere. mean / You’ve got a point / You’re right

3. A: I heard this restaurant is great.

B: All

right then

, let’s go.

4. A: In my opinion, this is a waste of time.

B: I

see what you . Let’s do something else. mean / You’ve got a point / You’re right

5. A: Do you want to join us?

B: Not

really

. I’m too tired.


3 Online World 1. Translate the following words and expressions. For translations, see Student’s Book pages 123-127. Nouns

prevent

depend on

burglar

remove

die of

close-up

restart

hear about / from / of

device

Adjectives

insist on

fence

affluent

lean on

file

available

rely on

fleet

overjoyed

remind about / of

folder

portable

search for

password

pressing

stay at

pole

updated

think about / of

tutorial

Phrasal Verbs

Verb Collocations

urge

log onto

Verbs

tidy up

charge a mobile phone / a laptop

access

turn out

download a song / a film

crash

enter your age / password

crawl

Verb-Preposition Combinations

delete

accuse of

forward an e-mail / an attachment

deny

apply for / to

post a message / information

expose

arrive at / in

Phrases

google

complain about / of

(to be) online

launch

consist of

social-networking site

lean

user-friendly

2. Find the following.

1. at least five words that have got the same form as a noun and a verb

crash 2. an adjective that can describe a feeling overjoyed

file

,

urge

,

access

,

,

google

, launch

,

launch

, restart

3. at least five verbs related to computers

access

,

crash

,

delete

,

google

3. Translate the sentences.

1. Many people use this social-networking site because it is user-friendly.

Mucha gente utiliza esta red social / página de redes sociales porque es fácil de usar.

2. What do you think about this close-up of him in the newspaper?

¿Qué opinas sobre este primer plano suyo en el periódico?

3. He accused me of deleting his e-mails.

Me acusó de borrar sus correos electrónicos.

4. We tried to restart our computer after it crashed.

Intentamos reiniciar nuestro ordenador después de que se bloquease.

5. Log onto my site and read my updated blog.

Entra en mi página web y lee mi blog actualizado.


Unit 3

Vocabulary Extension Word Building

Noun

Verb

Adjective

access availability exposure removal affluence prevention

access

accessible ––

available

exposed removable

expose remove ––

affluent

preventable

prevent

5. Complete the sentences with a word from the chart.

removable , but you have to buy it first. 2. Many celebrities live a life of affluence , but money doesn’t always buy happiness. 3. This information is not available / to everyone. You need the password. accessible 4. Prevention of this disease is possible with a healthy lifestyle. 5. The villagers have had very little exposure to city life.


4. Complete the table. Use the dictionary to help you.

1. The label on the jacket is

Functional Language 6. Complete the interview questions with a suitable expression below. There may be more than one correct answer.

How long have you • How often do you • Do you ever • In your opinion, • Have you ever What types of • What / Where / Who is your favourite • How do you usually • Do you think What would you like to • What are your plans for

How long have you / Have you ever 2. How long have you / Have you ever 3. In your opinion What / Where is your 4. favourite 5. How do you usually 6. Do you think 7. What would you like to 8. What types of 1.

lived in this neighbourhood? lived in another country? should English be compulsory to learn at school? place to go shopping? get to school? you’re doing enough to save the environment? see happen in your school this year? people do you like to spend time with?


4 Sense It 1. Translate the following words and expressions. For translations, see Student’s Book pages 123-127. Nouns

Adjectives

set off

exhibit

accurate

set (someone) back

firm

bitter

set up

flavour

bright

start out

mood

deafening

start over

odour

disgusting

start up

pattern

faint

Idioms

purchase

nasty

have a sweet tooth

rhythm

pale

scent

pleasant

give (somebody) a taste of his / her own medicine

Verbs

rough

common sense

approach

savoury

remain

smooth

go in one ear and out the other

stare

tasty

keep in touch

stink

tough

see eye to eye

store

weird

Expressions

stroke

Phrasal Verbs

all the rage

trigger

bring back

mouth-watering

whisper

bring (someone) along

take advantage of


1. four adjectives that can be used to describe food

bitter

, disgusting , savoury ,

tasty

2. two nouns that are smells

odour

,

scent

3. a phrasal verb that means “begin something again”

start over

4. an adjective that means the opposite of “normal”

weird

5. three adjectives with a negative connotation

bitter

, disgusting ,

nasty

6. an idiom that you use when people are in agreement

see eye to eye



1. What recent purchases have you made?

¿Qué compras recientes has hecho?

2. I couldn’t hear what they were saying because they were whispering.

No podía / pude oír lo que estaban diciendo porque estaban susurrando.


3. What is your favourite ice cream flavour?

¿Cuál es tu sabor de helado favorito?

4. Some smells can trigger childhood memories.

Algunos olores pueden evocar recuerdos de la infancia.

5. He started out as an assistant in the firm.

Empezó como ayudante en la compañía.

Vocabulary Extension FALSE FRIENDS 4. Read the sentences. Replace the words in bold with the correct translation from the list below.

sensible • dirija • fingir • conferencia • exposición • tejido • atrae 1. The colour yellow doesn’t appeal to everyone. 2. This fabric has a smooth texture.

atrae

tejido

3. We listened to an interesting lecture about the senses. conferencia 4. The firm is too big for one person to manage.

dirija

5. Be careful what you say to her because she’s very sensitive.

sensible

fingir 7. There were many weird paintings at the exhibition. exposición 6. We tried to pretend that the food was tasty.

Functional Language 5. Look at the photos and complete the sentences with a logical ending.

Possible Answers

B

A

1. The two pictures are similar because they

are both street scenes 2. They both show buildings, roads, lights, shops 3. However, in some ways they are very different because one is busy and one is quiet 4. In Picture A, there are trees, low buildings, no people, no traffic But in Picture B, there are no trees, high buildings, many people, traffic 5. Another difference between them is B is busy and A is not 6. I prefer Picture A / B because Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers

. . . . . . .


5 Families 1. Translate the following words and expressions. For translations, see Student’s Book pages 123-127. Nouns

fake

fight back

bond

flee

get along

brother-in-law

inherit

grow apart

cousin

nod

live up to

great-grandfather

overhear

look up to

nephew

raise

push (someone) around

niece

Adjectives

take after

referee

engaged

turn (someone) into

relative

grateful

Expressions

sibling

jealous

get to

spouse

pregnant

nothing to do with

widow

self-centred

only child

Verbs

single

settle for

bury

Phrasal Verbs

take a break

cheer

break up


1. a phrasal verb that means ”admire”

look up to

2. at least five nouns that refer to family members brother-in-law,

cousin great-grandfather nephew , , ,

niece

, sibling, spouse

3. an adjective that describes a feeling

jealous , grateful

4. a verb that describes what you do when you agree with someone or something

nod

3. Which of the following can you inherit?

money / friends / good looks / a house / personality traits

4. Translate the following sentences.

1. My nephew is engaged to a lovely girl who is an only child.

Mi sobrino está prometido con una chica encantadora que es hija única.

2. In the story, the prince was turned into a frog.

En el cuento, al príncipe lo convirtieron en una rana.

3. The bond between the siblings was strong although they grew up in different cities.

El vínculo entre los hermanos era fuerte aunque crecieron en diferentes ciudades.

4. I want to have nothing to do with him because he’s so self-centred.

No quiero tener nada que ver con él porque es tan egocéntrico.

5. I overheard the referee complaining that it wasn’t a fair game.

Oí por casualidad al árbitro quejándose de que no era un partido justo.


Vocabulary Extension

Unit 5

FAMILY IDIOMS

I

1. He’s always in trouble. Tony is the black sheep of the family. 2. My siblings, parents and grandparents all have red hair. It runs in the family. 3. Dave is dishonest just like his father. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. 4. Don’t tell your friends. Please keep it all in the family. 5. We’re happy Tom is staying with us. He’s like one of the family. 6. Don’t abandon your son. He’s your flesh and blood.

II

4 2 1 6 5 3

a. restricted to people in the family


5. Read the sentences in I, paying attention to the idioms in bold. Match each idiom to its meaning in II.

b. something that is common to family members c. different from the rest of the family d. your immediate relatives – children, siblings, parents e. like a member of the family f. grows up to be similar to a parent

Functional Language 6. Read the expressions below. Which ones are used to express agreement (A)? Which ones are used to express disagreement (D)?

D 1. That’s not the point. D 2. That’s not the way I see it. A 3. That’s exactly what I think. D 4. You can’t be serious. A 5. I know what you mean. D 6. How can you say that? A 7. You’ve got a point. A 8. You’re right. A 9. That’s a good idea. D 10. I’m not sure about that. 7. Complete the sentences with a suitable expression from Exercise 6. There may be more than one correct answer.

You’ve got a point. / You’re right. / I never thought of it that way until now. a good idea. That’s not the way I see it. / You can’t 2. be serious. / How can you say that? / I’m It seems wrong to me. sure about that. 3. not I need to think about it a bit more. I’m not sure about that. 4. That’s exactly what I think. / I know I feel exactly the same way. what you mean. / You’ve got a point. / You’re right. 1. That’s


6 A Good Buy 1. Translate the following words and expressions. For translations, see Student’s Book pages 123-127. Nouns

exchange

pay a debt

bargain

nag

pay a fortune

belongings

splurge

pay attention

benefit

tease

bonfire

Adjectives

pay someone a compliment

brand

miserable

pay someone a visit

consumerism

overpriced

pay the bills

debts

price conscious

pay the price

discount

ready-made

Phrasal Verbs

gadget

Collocations

come to

gear

do business with

give out

merchandise

do more harm than good

pick out

outlet

do one’s best

shop around

pastime

do one’s duty

snap up

price tag

do someone a favour

stock up on

receipt

do the shopping

Expressions

refund

make a deal

free of charge

shopkeeper

make a living

free trial

sweatshop

make a mistake

get rid of

stuff

make a statement

go out of business

Verbs

make an effort

on sale

afford

make an excuse

out of bounds

carry

make friends


1. a phrasal verb that means “to compare prices”

shop around

2. at least five words that have the same form as a noun and as a verb

bargain

,

benefit

,

discount

,

refund

,

3. an expression that means “not having to pay anything”

free of charge

4. two adjectives that can be used to describe someone

miserable

, price conscious

3. Which of the following does NOT form a collocation with the word do?

well / homework / laundry / conversation / your share


nag

, tease, exchange


1. The shop is going out of business, so there are lots of great bargains.

La tienda está quebrando, así que hay muchas gangas estupendas.

2. I can’t afford any of this stuff because it’s so overpriced.

No puedo permitirme ninguna de estas cosas porque son excesivamente caras.

3. Can you do me a favour and buy some ready-made food on the way home?

¿Puedes hacerme un favor y comprar algo de comida precocinada en el camino a casa?

4. She doesn’t make friends easily because she’s always miserable.

No hace amigos con facilidad porque siempre está triste.

5. I exchanged the camping gear and received a refund.

Cambié el equipo de acampada y recibí un reembolso.

Vocabulary Extension


COMPOUND ADJECTIVES 5. Match I to II to form as many compound adjectives as you can. Use a dictionary to help you. Some of the words in II can be used with more than one word in I.

I

1. over 2. ready 3. hard 4. part 5. world 6. self 7. open 8. price

II

3 a. working 7 b. minded 5 c. famous 6,8 d. conscious 6 e. centred 1 f. priced 1,4 g. time 2,6 h. made

6. Complete the sentences with a suitable compound adjective from Exercise 5.

self-made millionaire. He got no help from anyone. 2. This is a part-time job. Perhaps we will be able to offer you more hours in the future. 3. These clothes are overpriced . I won’t spend that amount of money. 4. We didn’t have time to cook, so we bought ready-made food. 5. He’s a self-centred man who never thinks about other people. 1. He’s a

Functional Language 7. Complete the sentences with a suitable expression below.

You won’t be sorry. • Do you take credit cards? • They’re top quality. Have you got anything cheaper? • I’m afraid we’ve run out of those. 1. I’d like to pay. Do

you take credit cards? I’m afraid we’ve run out Shall I look for another style? 2. of those. 3. They’re top quality. That’s why they’re so expensive. 4. These shirts are too expensive. Have you got anything cheaper? 69 Viewpoints 2 Workbook © B Burlington Books

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