Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

Mary: I'm afraid I can’t go to the cinema with you, Andy.

Andy: (1) ____________! I really wanted you to watch the film.

Mary: Maybe another time. My brother is going to see a doctor tomorrow and I promised to go with him.

Andy: (2) ____________. What's wrong with him?

Mary: He's been bullied at school. We think he’s suffering from depression and needs help.

Andy: (3) ____________. l was also the victim of bullying and had a very painful experience. I hope he'll be fine.

Mary: Thank you for your sympathy, Andy.

Read the fact file and complete the sentences with the words in the box. Then listen and check. Which fact is the most surprising to you?

Check your eco - intellect!

The earth provides everything we need, but how much do you think about it? Develop your eco - intellect by learning how your actions can affect the world we live in.

A. The UK produces more than ¹ _________ million tonnes of rubbish ² _________. On average, each person in the UK throws away their own weight in rubbish every seven ³ _________.

B. Plastic bags damage the environment and kill marine animals. They pollute our towns and cities. We use each plastic bag for an average of only twelve ⁴ _________.

C. Recycling one aluminium can saves enough energy to power a television for three ⁵_________. It takes six weeks to recycle your old drink can into parts of a plane, a car or a now can!

D. We must protect our world. We’re running out of natural resources and destroying rainforests. Twenty - four trees make one tonne of newspaper saves ⁶ _______ trees.

E. In some parts of the world, people can’t afford to buy food. In other parts, people buy more than they need. A typical UK family wastes approximately 7 _________ of food every year.

F. Having a shower instead of a bath reduces the amount of water we waste. A toilet made before 8 _________ uses 60% more water than toilets made since then.

Complete the interviews using the correct form of the verbs in exercise 1. Then listen and check.

Kate: Excuse me. I'm asking people about their morning routines. Have you got a minute?

Dylan: Yes, sure.

Kate: What are you doing in town this morning?

Dylan: I'm looking for a present for my mum.

Kate: Do you always ¹__________ on Saturday mornings?

Dylan: No, I don't. I normally play football, but I'm not playing this morning.

Kate: Oh, right. What time do you ²__________ in the morning?

Dylan: It depends. My mum usually ³__________ me _________at seven o'clock, before she ⁴__________

Kate: Do you ⁵__________?

Dylan: Yes, I have some cereal or toast. Then my sister and I ⁶__________.

Kate: What time do you start school?

Dylan: I start school at nine.

Kate: Thanks for your help! Have a good day.

Kate: Hello. Do you have a minute to answer some questions? I'm asking people about how they spend their evenings.

Lucy: OK.

Kate: Do you usually go home straight after school?

Lucy: Usually, yes. I ⁷__________ school at four and I like to ⁸__________ when I ⁹__________. Then I can relax in the evening.

Kate: How do you ¹⁰__________? I see you've got some headphones. Do you ¹¹__________?

Lucy: Yes, I like hip hop. I also go on my laptop and chat online or ¹²__________.

Kate: Do you help at home much after school? Does someone ¹³__________ and cook your meals?

Lucy: I don't often tidy my room. My mum does it. My dad always ¹⁴__________ dinner and I sometimes help him.

Kate: And what time do you ¹⁵__________?

Lucy: Around ten o'clock. Sometimes a bit earlier if I'm tired.

Kate: OK, great. Thanks very much.

2. Complete the Key Phrases. Then look at the postcard and check your answers.

(Hoàn thành các Cụm từ Khóa. Sau đó nhìn vào bưu thiếp và kiểm tra câu trả lời của bạn.)

1. Check the meaning of the words in the box and complete the text. Read and listen to the text and check your answer.

(Kiểm tra nghĩa của các từ trong khung và hoàn thành văn bản. Đọc và nghe văn bản và kiểm tra câu trả lời của bạn.)

Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

Alice: There’re so many activities for visitors in this park. Do you fancy going on an elephant ride, Mai?

Mai: No, thanks. (1) _____________ of elephant rides.

Alice: Don't you like elephants? They are very gentle creatures.

Mai: That's why we shouldn't ride on them. (2) _____________ animal cruelty.

Alice: Yes, you're right. Perhaps we should learn more about the birds in the park.

Mai: Good idea! (3) _____________ bird-watching.

Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

A. Is it OK 

B. I'm afraid not

C. Certainly 

D. can I

Lan: Mum (1) _____________________ go to my friend's birthday party this Saturday evening?

Lan's mother: (2)_____________________. Whose birthday is it?

Lan: It's Mai's birthday, Mum. (3) ________________ if I stay the night at her house after the party?

Lan's mother: Oh, (4)_________________. You must come back home before 10 p.m. We're going to visit your grandparents early on Sunday morning.

Lan: OK, Mum. I'll be home before 10 p.m. then.

VI. Read the conversation and fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions of time. ( IN ,ON AT)

Mark: I'm sorry I was out when you called yesterday afternoon, Alice. Look, I'm free (1) _______ the fifteenth of March. Can we meet then?

Alice: I'm busy next week, I'm afraid. So, I can't see you (2) _______ Friday.

Mark: I'd like to have a meeting this month if possible because I'll be very busy (3) _______ April.

Alice: I'm going away (4) _______ Easter, so how about the week after? Shall we meet (5) _______ the twenty-seventh? That's a Wednesday.

Mark: OK. Let's meet (6) _______ Wednesday afternoon (7) _______ half past two.

Read and listen to the online forum. Check the meaning of the phrases in blue. Which do you think are good ideas for a healthy life?

Where do you see yourself in ten years’ time?

Decklen

I see myself finishing university first. Then I'm going to get a good job, settle down and have a family. Can't wait!

Earlybird

Why do people tie themselves down? Why not take some time out? Go travelling while you're young!

DeeLee33

That's what I think! I don’t want a good job. I want to have fun. I'll take up a sport like karate or skydiving and enjoy myself. In two years, I hope that I'll be doing my black belt, and I'll be happy.

Earlybird

Me, too! I'm going to travel around Australia and teach myself to surf.

Marcus

Where are you going to earn money to get to Australia?

Earlybird

I'm going to start up my own business, make a million dollars in two years, and then I'll retire young and travel the world. Why waste time working all your life?

Marcus

I think it’s important to look after yourself — but what about others? I'd like to get involved with a charity and spend some time abroad helping people.

DeeLee33

I totally agree. Good luck with that, Marcus!

Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

Linda: I was at the workshop at the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Conference. (1) ____________________ !

Hoa: (2) _______________, Linda. I worked really hard to prepare for if.

Linda: It's was also well organised. And I noticed that your English has improved a lot. (3) ___________________________

Hoa: Thank you. (4) _________________.