Writing Booklet
p 22, part 1
1 Dear / 2 response / 3 forward / 4 faithfully / 5 Mr / 6 enquire / 7 contact / 8 sincerely
p 22, part 2
1 Can I do a three-week course?
2 How much is a three-week course (exactly)?
3 Can I stay on my own? / Can I stay in my own accommodation?
4 What sort of trips are there?
5 (Possible answer): What other materials (specifically) do you receive with the textbook?
p 23, part 3
1 I would be grateful if you could provide some further information.
2 I would also like to know the exact price of your course.
3 Would you mind sending me details about the sports programme?
4 Would it be possible to take a longer course?
5 Could you inform me whether it is possible to rent my own flat?
p 23, part 4
1 I would be grateful if you could provide some further information.
2 Would it be possible to take a longer course?
3 I would also like to know the exact price of your course.
4 Could you inform me whether it is possible to rent my own apartment?
5 Would you mind sending me details about the sports programme?
p 23, part 5
1b / 2e / 3d / 4a / 5c
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Thursday, 4 April 2019
Writing an informal email - key
Classbook
p 165, ex 8
1d / 2e / 3c / 4f / 5a / 6b
NB: sentence e should be: there's no need to reply to this invitation
p 165, ex 9
1 when / 2 If / 3 if / 4 unless / 5 when / 6 unless
NB: sentence 6 should be: in the afternoon
Writing booklet
p 25, part 1
3 Would you like to meet up?
1 Hi Dave,
5 Hope to see you then.
2 I’m coming to Oxford on Saturday.
6 Lots of love, Kate
4 If so, shall we meet at the Bodleian Library at two o’clock?
Arrangement: I’m coming to Oxford on Saturday.
Invitation: Would you like to meet up?
Suggestion: shall we meet at the Bodleian Library at two o’clock?
Hi Dave, I’m coming to Oxford on Saturday. Would you like to meet up? If so, shall we meet at the Bodleian Library at two o’clock? Hope to see you then. Lots of love, Kate
p 25, part 2
Phrases used to open an informal email:
Dear Sam,
Hi guys!
How are things?
Hope you and your family are well.
Sorry I haven’t written for so long.
Phrases used to close an informal email:
All the best, Tina
Can’t wait to meet up
Really looking forward to seeing you
Take care, Jack
Write back as soon as you can.
Note that you could also write Hope you and your family are well at the end of an email.
Dear Dave,
Sorry I haven’t written for so long. How are things? Hope you and your family are well.
I’m coming to Oxford on Saturday. Would you like to meet up? If so, shall we meet at the Bodleian Library at two o’clock? Write back as soon as you can. Really looking forward to seeing you
Take care,
Kate
p 26, part 3
1 thinking / 2 planning / 3 plans / 4 aim / 5 might / 6 like
p 26, part 4
1 b / d - I / 2 f - I / 3 a - S / 4 c - S / 5 e - S / 6 d / b - S
p 27 part 5
1 near the clock tower (P) / on Sunday afternoon (T)
2 guided tour (A) / go and see the old castle (A / P)
3 until late (T) / after midnight (T)
4 go sightseeing (A) / stop somewhere to eat (A / P) / before it gets dark (T)
5 at home (P) / for the afternoon (T) / go and watch a film (A)
6 catch a train (A) / into town (P) / see an art exhibition (A)
Wednesday, 3 April 2019
Review 5 - p 95
Ex 1
1 If / 2 don't / 3 used / 4 then / 5 would / 6 not / 7 ought / 8 Go
Ex 2
1 Where did you use to do that?
2 Why don't you go and see a doctor about it?
3 What would you do if it happened to you? / If it happened to you, what would you do? (notice the comma)
4 What do you think I ought to do about it?
5 Who do think I should ask about it?
6 Could you give me the password for the wifi please? / Please could you...?
7 If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? (notice the comma) / Where would you go if you could go anywhere in the world?
8 When you went to the islands, where did you use to stay? (notice the comma) / Where did you use to stay when you went to the islands?
Ex 4
1 usually / 2 went / 3 Don't / 4 would / 5 wouldn't / were / 6 wouldn't / didn't have to / 7 weren't / 8 didn't use to
Ex 6
1c / 2d / 3h / 4g / 5a / 6e / 7f / 8b
Ex 7
health problems: ache, aspirin, get a rash, an inhaler, sneeze, a temperature
places to stay: the heating, the low season, a reduced rate, serve breakfast, the shower block, a wake-up call
Ex 8
1 of / 2 up / 3 on / 4 on / 5 down / 6 from / 7 of / 8 to
Ex 9
1 whole / 2 lasted / 3 tent / 4 basic / 5 matters / 6 throat / 7 headache / 8 voice / 9 mind / 10 provides / 11 wifi / 12 babysitting
1 If / 2 don't / 3 used / 4 then / 5 would / 6 not / 7 ought / 8 Go
Ex 2
1 Where did you use to do that?
2 Why don't you go and see a doctor about it?
3 What would you do if it happened to you? / If it happened to you, what would you do? (notice the comma)
4 What do you think I ought to do about it?
5 Who do think I should ask about it?
6 Could you give me the password for the wifi please? / Please could you...?
7 If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? (notice the comma) / Where would you go if you could go anywhere in the world?
8 When you went to the islands, where did you use to stay? (notice the comma) / Where did you use to stay when you went to the islands?
Ex 4
1 usually / 2 went / 3 Don't / 4 would / 5 wouldn't / were / 6 wouldn't / didn't have to / 7 weren't / 8 didn't use to
Ex 6
1c / 2d / 3h / 4g / 5a / 6e / 7f / 8b
Ex 7
health problems: ache, aspirin, get a rash, an inhaler, sneeze, a temperature
places to stay: the heating, the low season, a reduced rate, serve breakfast, the shower block, a wake-up call
Ex 8
1 of / 2 up / 3 on / 4 on / 5 down / 6 from / 7 of / 8 to
Ex 9
1 whole / 2 lasted / 3 tent / 4 basic / 5 matters / 6 throat / 7 headache / 8 voice / 9 mind / 10 provides / 11 wifi / 12 babysitting
Thursday, 7 March 2019
Review 4 - p 77
Ex 1
1 OK / 2 course / 3 'll / 4 had / 5 could / 6 if / 7 can / 8 mind / 9 can / 10 rather / 11 have / 12 can
Ex 2
1 have to / 2 can't / 3 didn't have to / 4 can't / 5 closes / 6 Of course not / 7 I'll make / 8 don't / will
Ex 6
1d / 2a / 3f / 4b / 5c / 6h / 7e / 8g
Ex 7
education: an approach, compulsory, graduate, a textbook
places: an army base, a car plant, a desert, a square
cheating: claim, lie, pretend, resign
Ex 8
1 computing / 2 optional / 3 behaviour / 4 traditional / 5 qualifications / 6 performance / 7 historical / 8 dangerous / 9 industrial / 10 financial
Ex 9
1 tiny / 2 fields / 3 farm / 4 primary / 5 secondary / 6 residence / 7 state / 8 fees / 9 treat / 10 culture / 11 coast / 12 ocean
1 OK / 2 course / 3 'll / 4 had / 5 could / 6 if / 7 can / 8 mind / 9 can / 10 rather / 11 have / 12 can
Ex 2
1 have to / 2 can't / 3 didn't have to / 4 can't / 5 closes / 6 Of course not / 7 I'll make / 8 don't / will
Ex 6
1d / 2a / 3f / 4b / 5c / 6h / 7e / 8g
Ex 7
education: an approach, compulsory, graduate, a textbook
places: an army base, a car plant, a desert, a square
cheating: claim, lie, pretend, resign
Ex 8
1 computing / 2 optional / 3 behaviour / 4 traditional / 5 qualifications / 6 performance / 7 historical / 8 dangerous / 9 industrial / 10 financial
Ex 9
1 tiny / 2 fields / 3 farm / 4 primary / 5 secondary / 6 residence / 7 state / 8 fees / 9 treat / 10 culture / 11 coast / 12 ocean
Wednesday, 30 January 2019
Review 3 - p 59
Ex 1
1 is / 2 the / 3 coming / 4 going / 5 might / 6 them / 7 both / 8 not / 9 are / 10 Have / 11 do / 12 thinking
Ex 2
1 Why did you move here? / How long have you known each other?
2 How old is your gran? / When are they thinking of leaving?
3 Who are you going with? / What happened last night?
4 What team do you support? / What is the quickest way to get there?
Ex 3
1 Have you ever done / 2 are thinking of going / 3 Neither of us / 4 The funniest thing / 5 all hate football / 6 is the fastest swimmer
Ex 6
1g / 2e / 3b / 4c / 5h / 6a / 7d / 8f
Ex 7
sport: bet, draw, opponent, pitch, race, (retired), track
friends and family: age gap, classmate, forgetful, niece, retired, soft
Ex 8
1 growth / 2 difference / 3 heat / 4 security / 5 supporters / 6 organised / 7 practical / 8 publishing / 9 sales / 10 additional
Ex 9
1 club / 2 get on / 3 supports / 4 whereas / 5 beats / 6 admit / 7 loser / 8 calm / 9 know / 10 open / 11 networking / 12 determined
1 is / 2 the / 3 coming / 4 going / 5 might / 6 them / 7 both / 8 not / 9 are / 10 Have / 11 do / 12 thinking
Ex 2
1 Why did you move here? / How long have you known each other?
2 How old is your gran? / When are they thinking of leaving?
3 Who are you going with? / What happened last night?
4 What team do you support? / What is the quickest way to get there?
Ex 3
1 Have you ever done / 2 are thinking of going / 3 Neither of us / 4 The funniest thing / 5 all hate football / 6 is the fastest swimmer
Ex 6
1g / 2e / 3b / 4c / 5h / 6a / 7d / 8f
Ex 7
sport: bet, draw, opponent, pitch, race, (retired), track
friends and family: age gap, classmate, forgetful, niece, retired, soft
Ex 8
1 growth / 2 difference / 3 heat / 4 security / 5 supporters / 6 organised / 7 practical / 8 publishing / 9 sales / 10 additional
Ex 9
1 club / 2 get on / 3 supports / 4 whereas / 5 beats / 6 admit / 7 loser / 8 calm / 9 know / 10 open / 11 networking / 12 determined
Tuesday, 29 January 2019
Review 2 - p 41
Ex 1
1 never 2 / lot / 3 was / 4 were / 5 any / 6 right / 7 ’ve / 8 asked / 9 of / 10 didn’t
Ex 2
1 Did he go with you? / Have you eaten here before?
2 What would you like for dessert? / Has he finished eating?
3 Where have you been? / What time did you get here?
4 How much did it cost? / How long has she lived here?
5 Could I have a coffee please? / Who were you talking to earlier?
Ex 3
1 some, had / 2 Could, no, some / 3 seen, a few, didn’t like / 4 did, was texting, much
Ex 6
1d / 2e / 3h / 4g / 5b / 6c / 7f / 8a
Ex 7
flights: cancelled, check in, land
driving: a licence, a roundabout, a service station, a truck, a vehicle
food: mild, roast, seafood, skin
Ex 8
1 stuck / 2 departure / 3 boarding / 4 friendly / 5 Japanese / 6 directly / 7 choice / 8 grilled
Ex 9
1 queues / 2 park / 3 underground / 4 ground / 5 line / 6 main / 7 keep / 8 monument / 9 miss / 10 delicious / 11 portions / 12 value
1 never 2 / lot / 3 was / 4 were / 5 any / 6 right / 7 ’ve / 8 asked / 9 of / 10 didn’t
Ex 2
1 Did he go with you? / Have you eaten here before?
2 What would you like for dessert? / Has he finished eating?
3 Where have you been? / What time did you get here?
4 How much did it cost? / How long has she lived here?
5 Could I have a coffee please? / Who were you talking to earlier?
Ex 3
1 some, had / 2 Could, no, some / 3 seen, a few, didn’t like / 4 did, was texting, much
Ex 6
1d / 2e / 3h / 4g / 5b / 6c / 7f / 8a
Ex 7
flights: cancelled, check in, land
driving: a licence, a roundabout, a service station, a truck, a vehicle
food: mild, roast, seafood, skin
Ex 8
1 stuck / 2 departure / 3 boarding / 4 friendly / 5 Japanese / 6 directly / 7 choice / 8 grilled
Ex 9
1 queues / 2 park / 3 underground / 4 ground / 5 line / 6 main / 7 keep / 8 monument / 9 miss / 10 delicious / 11 portions / 12 value
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