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Special Edition English for the 21st Century • Unit 1Special Edition English for the 21st Century • Unit 11 2

Unit 1

1 Read the opinions. Choose the best word.

a Text messages are usually shorter / longer than emails.

b They are more / less formal than email.

c Texts are better / gooder than emails.

d It is easier / more easy to write texts.

e Emails are politer / more polite than text messages.

f Text messages are more bad / worse than emails.

g I find text messages more difficult / difficulter to write.

h It is quicker / more quicker to write a text message than an email.

2 Write the comparative adjective in the table.

quick good informal difficult easy bad serious short boring

+er more/less irregular

3 Complete the sentences with because, and or but.

a I’m learning English I want to visit the UK.

b I like studying I don’t enjoy getting up early for classes.

c I’m studying English business studies.

d I didn’t choose that university it didn’t have the course I wanted.

e At university, I made lots of new friends I visited lots of places.

f Lectures are interesting the tutor is funny and gives a variety of activities.

g All students use social media they can’t use their phones in lectures.


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4 Match each relative clause to a main clause.

1 which are group discussions

2 which I really enjoy.

3 who all have phones

4 when I meet my friends for coffee in town.

5 which is in Doha.

6 whose name is Salim

7 which has shops, cinemas and sports facilities.

a I am studying at the University of Qatar,

b My best friend, , comes from Oman.

c We live on the university campus,

d I text my friends, , more than I email them.

e I like Saturday mornings,

f In the evenings, I take my English classes,

g I go to lectures and seminars, , three days a week.


5 Put the words in order to make sentences with relative clauses.

a which / I / course / is / my / engineering / like / .

b lectures / who / tutor / is / Suad / My / gives / excellent / called / .

c wifi / which / library / is / work / a / has / relaxing / The / place / to / .

d after / three / years / the / course / which / I / a / finish / is / degree / .

e had / Yesterday / an / wrong / everything / I / exam / when / went / !

f who / Do / know / the / art / tutor / teaches / you / ?

6 Choose the best word.

a Every day, I start / am starting work at 6 o’clock.

b At the weekend, I relax / am relaxing with friends.

c She looks / is looking at her phone.

d She goes / is going to school in Doha.

e Look! They win / are winning the race!

f We usually study / are studying in the library.

g She texts / is texting her tutor every day.

h I walk / am walking past the park.

i I can’t talk because I drive / am driving.

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7 Complete the description.

because makes see holding sharing on wearing

There are two men a a meal. The men are sitting b a green carpet. We

can c a box of tissues at the top of the picture. One man is d a cup. In

between the men, there is a large bowl of chicken biryani. The men are e their ghutras.

This image f me feel happy g they are relaxing and talking together.

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Unit 2

1 Put the words in order and make sentences about London.

a a have line to You in queue.

b easily travel can about You.

c on have drive You left the to.

d loudly can’t bus the You on speak.

e museum have You pay to enter to a don’t.

f have You to pounds British use.

2 Complete the paragraph with the modals.

had to pay have to wear can’t find can’t jump can eat have to pay can’t rent can afford you can use can make

Super Sydney

I studied in Sydney. It’s really far away, so you just a on a train and pop home for the

weekend. Also, you b a lot of money when you do fly home, so don’t choose Sydney

unless you c it. You d a place near the centre of the city very easily –

I e a lot of money for my flat. You can get everywhere with one travel card, which f on the ferries, trains and buses. People in Sydney love sport and you g new friends by joining a local team or club. The beaches are amazing but it’s very

sunny in Sydney, so you h sun cream most of the time. My favourite thing about

Sydney is that you i breakfast all day, though you j many restaurants

open after 9.30 in the evening!

Mark

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3 Use modals to write the questions.

a

No, you don’t have to have a visa.

b

Yes, you can see camel racing.

c

No, you don’t have to have a guide to explore Doha.

d

Yes, you can travel around Doha easily - there are taxis, buses and cars to hire.

e

No, you don’t have to speak Arabic, lots of people speak English.

f

Yes, you can visit Qatar in the summer, but it’s extremely hot!

4 Match the sentence halves.

a You can go for 1 in the city.

b It’s easy to ask for 2 a meal in the many cafés.

c At the weekend, you can go 3 for coffee at the airport.

d In the holiday, I stay 4 directions.

e You have to use dollars to pay 5 to a museum or art gallery.

f It’s easy to get a taxi when you arrive 6 with friends, near the beach.


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5 Underline the correct sequencer.

a Before / After the earthquake in 1923, Tokyo was slowly rebuilt.

b First / Second, Japan’s new subway line was opened in 1927.

c Four years next / later, Tokyo airport was finished in 1931.

d Then / Third, in 1941, the Port of Tokyo was opened.

e After that / After the Pacific War, much of the city was destroyed.

f After that / Before that, Tokyo started rebuilding in the 1950s.

g In the next / second decade, there was massive economic growth.

h Nowadays / After that, Tokyo is now a global city.


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1 Find seven social media words in the word search. Use them to complete the sentences.

c c h s e l f i e s

g q s l a t a h c w

h o i a t t u o f t

w n l e t s o t o n

k e o b a o c v c t

p f b q c p q z i q

s q x s h q v e x g

m f d q i j q y h k

r h w x s t a n t y

g g h m k q e a w w

a I love taking of myself in famous places.

b If you click on the , it will take you to a new website.

c With a group , you can send messages to everyone in the group.

d A is a type of informal diary on the internet.

e Every day, I a new idea on my blog.

f It’s really easy to photos and documents to an email.

g A is a set of pages on the World Wide Web.

2 Match the problems with offers of help.

a Could I have something to drink? 1 I’ll put you on the next flight.

b I’ve lost my bag! 2 I’ll change it for the burger.

c This isn’t cooked. 3 That’s okay. I’ll add another bag.

d I’ve missed my plane! 4 I’m sorry Sir. I’ll tell the chef.

e I don’t have any money! 5 Yes, I’ll get you some water.

f I didn’t order this! 6 Don’t worry. I’ll help you look.

g I have too much luggage! 7 That’s okay. I’ll take a debit card.

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3 Complete the conversation.

Oh no! Where’s my passport?

a

Good idea, can someone take this?

b

Here you are – thanks. I packed so much in here!

c

Okay. Right, so the bag is empty and it’s not in here!

d

No, it’s not at home - I definitely packed it.

e

Is it there?

Yes – here it is!

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4 Match the topic sentences to the paragraphs.

Know yourself. You can improve your memory. There are lots of ways to learn. Sleep. Don’t be afraid of tests. Put your learning into action.

Maximise your Learninga

In the following article, I’ll describe the main ways to improve your understanding of any subject.

b

You can improve your ability to remember facts by writing things down, repeating things or by linking words and pictures.

c

For many students, learning is about reading books and listening to lectures. Many people believe that if you put your new skills into action, you will remember them better. So try playing that sport, doing that craft, or teaching someone your new knowledge.

d

Some people believe that you should adapt to your learning style. If you learn visually, then make sure you draw and look at images. If you like listening, then record the lecture and listen to it.

e

Have a break from studying and test yourself. Taking tests can really boost your learning. It helps you recall information and practise exam techniques.

f

Many people start to panic as a test or presentation gets nearer. They stay up late studying and don’t have enough rest. Sleep boosts your memory and makes you happier.

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5 Put the words in order.

a websites / He / English / read / doesn’t / .

b use / I / on / do / phone / English / my / .

c English / We / dictionary / carry / an / don’t / .

d friends / speaking / do / to / talk / English / They / .

e things / don’t / house / label / my / I / in / .

f to books need buy English You don’t .

g watch the We cinema do films at English .

6 Write and or but.

Surviving the HeatBefore you go into the desert, there are lots of thing to think about. First, think about what you wear.

Cover as much of the skin as possible with loose clothes a wear a hat or scarf. Clothes should be

light in weight, b they should also be light in colour so they reflect the heat.

Next, take lots of water. It is heavy, c you will need every drop because if you walk in the sun, you

will lose nearly a litre of water every hour.

Food is also important. Take energy bars d take food which has some salt in it because this is lost

when you sweat.

Pack a backpack with survival equipment. This might include emergency items like a first aid kit, a knife

and torch, e it should also include warm clothes for the cool nights in the desert.

Last, if you get lost, stay in one place. Walking will make you tired f you will quickly finish your

food and water. It is a good idea to stay out of the sun g wait for family or friends to find you.

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Unit 4

1 Say the words and listen to the ‘o’ sounds. Circle the odd one out.

a open don’t long show

b employee both focus solution

c role boss job problem

d community online home office

e boss photo connect correct

f focus introduction online employ

2 Unscramble the words and sort them into the table.

dpesn oclleueag gerea

smoeimste amernag itelqyu

idecde afumso slyualu

oinys tpaeriv fofeic

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

3 Circle the correct word to complete the sentence. Write the part of speech.

a I have my own private / privately office.

b My boss likes us to work quiet / quietly.

c We have lots of discuss / discussions in the office.

d After meeting my colleagues, we reached an agree / agreement.

e I have to travel / traveller a long way to work.

f I manage / manager a lot of people.

g My company employs a lot of youth / young people.


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4 Match the sentence parts.

a I’m happy you like the city. 1 Right. What will you do?

b So do you think you will be 2 happy working for the company?

c You don’t get on with your boss. 3 What’s your dream job?

d Right. Have you ever 4 why do you feel frustrated?

e Anyway. 5 Anyway, when does your study group meet?

f You like your job. So, 6 faced a problem at work?

5 Put the words in order and write questions.

a 2030 / Where / live / in / will / you / ?

b you / have / Will / a / job / different / ?

c when / happen / you / job / your / What / will / leave / ?

d get / a / will / you / office / private / When / ?

e abroad / Why / work / won’t / you / ?

f will / summer / pass / Who / course / this / the / ?

g won’t / you / they / Why / employ / ?


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6 Complete the answers with will or won’t.

a I live in America in 2030 because my company is moving to Germany.

b Yes, it change. I’ll be a manager one day.

c I leave it!

d I never get a private office because I like open-plan offices.

e I leave my family.

f We all pass!

g I be able to work on Saturdays.


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Unit 5

1 Put the words in order.

a for / Is / exercise / bad / you / ?

b should / be / weight / What / I / ?

c can / you / be / When / bad / for / running / ?

d you / sleeping / Why / for / is / good / ?

e weight / can / How / lose / I / ?

f bad / Can / fruit / you / be / for / ?

g does / affect / How / fish / you / eating / ?


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2 Underline the correct words to complete the first conditional sentences.

a If you , you happy.

1 exercise / will feel 2 will exercise / feel

b If you to work, you fit.

1 cycle / will get 2 will cycle / get

c If you vegetables, you healthy.

1 will eat / won’t get 2 won’t eat / won’t get

d You relaxed if you awake at night.

1 feel / will stay 2 won’t feel / stay

e If we to work, we healthy.

1 walk / will feel 2 will walk / feel

f They will if they and healthy food.

1 will be losing / are exercising / eating 2 will lose / exercise / eat

3 Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box.

sleep lose live have walk watch stop

a If we don’t exercise more, we’ll heart problems.

b Will people be healthier if they eating sugar?

c If you more than eight hours, will you be more relaxed?

d Will people longer if there is less pollution?

e If we to work, we will be healthier.

f You will have more time to exercise if you less TV.

g If you weight, you will find it easier to exercise.


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4 Write first conditional sentences. Use 3 will, or 7 won’t

a 3 I / lose / weight feel / better

b 3 he / run / faster have / healthy / heart

c 7 I / get / healthy I / drink / sugary drinks

d 3 we / cycle / work get / fitter

e 3 you / sleep / 8 hours feel / less / stressed

f 7 she / have / healthy / heart she / do / exercise

g 7 they / lose / weight they / eat / sugary food

5 Complete the sentences with should or shouldn’t.

a You get up at 6am.

b We eat more sugary food.

c They have eaten more vegetables.

d I have stayed up so late.

e I think my friends eat less meat.

f you try to lose weight?

g You watch TV for more than two hours each day.

h Everyone drink a litre of water a day.


Unit 5

6 Use the pictures to write advice using should or shouldn’t.

you / exercise

a

you / eat / sugar

b

you / drink / water

c

you / drink / lots of coffee

d

you / sleep / ten hours a night

e

you / drink / fizzy drinks

f

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