Module 1
Vocabulary &grammar
A Match the words\phrases in Column A with the words\phrases in Column B.
Column A Column B
1. send a. a film
2. go b. text messages
3. surf c. clubbing
4. spend time d. online
5. hang out e. with friends
6. chat f. window shopping
7. catch g. the Net
B Fill in the correct word.
waste, game, passion, dance, sports,
Beth loves ……, so she ‘s always going clubbing.
Do you want to do extreme……this weekend?
Jack bought a new……last week and he stays up all night playing it!
My mother thinks that playing computer games is such a …..of time.
Dance music and clubbing are my……..
C. Which of the following adjectives are positive? Negative?
Aggressive, selfish, caring, creative, loyal, patient, respected, supportive, well-meaning, moody, dishonest, jealous, mean, dedicated, trusting.
D. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.
1. Mary is a well-……..woman in our community. Respect
2. This book is about two …….. friends who fight against a ………….enemy. Honour, power
3. This author is very ………in the USA. Fame
4. My car is very……. I don’t spend much money on petrol. Economy
5. he is acting the …….role in the film. Support
E Put the right phrasal verb
forward to, out for, after, down on, up
1. People from the countryside hate it when people from cities look_______ them.
2. If you need her number I can look it ______ for you in the telephone directory.
3. Today I have to look ______my younger brother.
4. The weather is very bad today. Look __________strong wind!
5. I am really looking__________watching my favourite comedy.
F Put the verbs in brackets into the right form.
He’s angry. His lunch is not ready. He…….(wait) for his lunch.
I ……(not\ hear) from you for a while.
I ……( think) about going to the cinema. ……………..you\want) to come?
My grandmother…….(cook) very well and she……..(make) a cake for me now.
She………(always\complain) about everything.
What………(you\do) and where is your brother?
Steve is unhappy. He didn’t do well his test. He…….(fail) it.
How long……(it\take) you to get to school?
G Match texts 1-7 with headings A-H. Use the headings only once. There is one you do not need to use.
A PLACES TO STAY IN B ARTS AND CULTURE C NEW COUNTRY IMAGE D GOING OUT | E DIFFERENT LANDSCAPES F TRANSPORT SYSTEM G NATIONAL LANGUAGES H EATING OUT |
1 Belgium has always had a lot more than the faceless administrative buildings that you
can see in the outskirts of its capital, Brussels. A number of beautiful historic cities
and Brussels itself offer impressive architecture, lively nightlife, first-rate restaurants
and numerous other attractions for visitors. Today, the old-fashioned idea of 'boring
Belgium' has been well and truly forgotten, as more and more people discover its very
individual charms for themselves.
2 Nature in Belgium is varied. The rivers and hills of the Ardennes in the southeast
contrast sharply with the rolling plains which make up much of the northern and
western countryside. The most notable features are the great forest near the frontier
with Germany and Luxembourg and the wide, sandy beaches of the northern coast.
3 It is easy both to enter and to travel around pocket-sized Belgium which is divided
into the Dutch-speaking north and the French-speaking south. Officially the Belgians
speak Dutch, French and German. Dutch is slightly more widely spoken than French,
and German is spoken the least. The Belgians, living in the north, will often prefer to
answer visitors in English rather than French, even if the visitor's French is good.
4 Belgium has a wide range of hotels from 5-star luxury to small family pensions and
inns. In some regions of the country, farm holidays are available. There visitors can
(for a small cost) participate in the daily work of the farm. There are plenty of
opportunities to rent furnished villas, flats, rooms, or bungalows for a holiday period.
These holiday houses and flats are comfortable and well-equipped.
5 The Belgian style of cooking is similar to French, based on meat and seafood. Each
region in Belgium has its own special dish. Butter, cream, beer and wine are
generously used in cooking. The Belgians are keen on their food, and the country is
very well supplied with excellent restaurants to suit all budgets. The perfect evening out
here involves a delicious meal, and the restaurants and cafes are busy at all times of the
week.
6 As well as being one of the best cities in the world for eating out (both for its high quality
and range), Brussels has a very active and varied nightlife. It has 10 theatres which
produce plays in both Dutch and French. There are also dozens of cinemas, numerous
discos and many night-time cafes in Brussels. Elsewhere, the nightlife choices depend
on the size of the town, but there is no shortage of fun to be had in any of the major
cities.
7 There is a good system of underground trains, trams and buses in all the major towns
and cities. In addition, Belgium's waterways offer a pleasant way to enjoy the country.
Visitors can take a one-hour cruise around the canals of Bruges (sometimes described as
the Venice of the North) or an extended cruise along the rivers and canals linking the
major cities of Belgium and the Netherlands.
H Match speakers 1-6 with statements A-G. use the statements only once. There is one you do not need to use.
A The speaker can’t wait to take up a new extreme sport. Speaker 1
B The speaker isn’t sure about extreme sports. Speaker 2
C The speaker wouldn’t dream of trying extreme sports. Speaker 3
D The speaker finds extreme sports too dangerous. Speaker 4
E The speaker is crazy about winter sports. Speaker 5
F The speaker would consider trying an extreme sport. Speaker 6
G The speaker recommends a new sport.