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LOOK BACK 4

FREE TIME

Answers: 1 recharge 2 wound up 3 focus on 4 chill out 5 switch o­ 6 unwind

PRESENT AND PAST HABITS

Answers: 1 I’d often go 2 are always thinking 3 I didn’t use to 4 I usually get up 5 I’ll stay 6 correct 7 is always sending 8 I used to believe.

POSITIVE ADJECTIVES

Answers: 1 perfect 2 classic 3 breathtaking 4 superb 5 exceptional 6 significant 7 delightful 8 stunning.

FUTURE FORMS

4.B

Suggested answers:

1 Italian will definitely never become a universal language.

2 The average lifespan is likely to increase to 100 years.

3 This will defi nitely never happen as more and more wars keep happening around the world.

4 This might happen, but other modes of transport are more likely to become expensive first.

5 The internet could be banned worldwide, but it’s not likely to be.

5.A

Answers:

1 A: What are you doing on Friday?

B: I might go to Julia’s party or maybe I’ll go to the cinema.

A: I’m going to Julia’s party, so I’ll give you a li if you want.

B: Thanks. I’ll phone you if I need a li .

2 A: How are you planning to use your English in the future?

B: I’ll probably try and/to get a job with/in an international company. How about you?

A: I’m hoping to get into an American university, but I’m unlikelyto get my first choice.

B: I’m sure you will.

3 A: Hurry up or we’ll miss the bus!

B: What time is it due?

A: It’s due in two minutes. Leave your coat. You defi nitely won’t need it today.

B: But it might rain. I’ll take my umbrella just in case.

DESCRIBING PROCEDURES

Answers: 1 The 2 Basically 3 it works 4 happens 5 that 6 main thing 7 After

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LOOK BACK Unit 3

NARRATIVE TENSES

1A

1 was 2 ’d lived/’d been living 3 was falling 4 hadn’t painted 5 looked 6 walked 7 was always working 8 always said 9 was coming 10 ’d never walked 11 looked 12 saw 13 was watching 14 ’d been watching 15 came.

SAYINGS

2A

1 Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

2 When in Rome do as the Romans do.

3 Once bitten, twice shy.

4 What goes around comes around.

5 Every cloud has a silver lining.

ADJECTIVES FOR STORIES

3A

1 dramatic, intense, remarkable 2 hilarious, incredible.

3 poignant, moving, inspiring.

I WISH, IF ONLY

4A

1 I had travelled more when I was younger.

2 my friends would really listen to me.

3 my partner liked the same kinds of music as me. ( would like is

wrong here because it’s a state verb)

4 I had finished university.

5 would thank me for things/sometimes.

6 I could afford a new car.

EXPRESSING LIKES AND DISLIKES

5A

1 What 2 that 3 thing 4 get 5 fan 6 stand

LOOK BACK UNIT 2

ISSUES
1 urban, rural 2 domestic, global 3 ethical 4 economic 5 pollution, industrial.

PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE AND CONTINUOUS
1 How long have you been learning English?
2 Your English has improved a lot recently. What have you been doing?
3 How many teachers have you had?
4 How far have you travelled on public transport today?
5 Have you done your homework for today?
6 How long did it take you to do it?
7 Have you studied/been studying a lot this week?
8 Have you ever forgotten to bring anything to class?

SURVEILLANCE
1 crime prevention, deterrent 2 identify
3 access, invasion of privacy 4 authorities, monitoring
5 keep track 6 store information.

THE PASSIVE
4A
1 I don’t like being called by my nickname.
2 I was brought up in a house full of pets.
3 I’ve never been robbed.
4 I hate being given clothes as a present.
5 I’m often told I look like my father.
6 I’ve always wanted to be admired for my intelligence.

5A
1 Have you ever been bitten by an animal?
2 Would you like to be invited to dinner by a celebrity?
3 Do you enjoy being photographed?
4 Do you always want to be told the truth even if it hurts?
5 What will you be remembered for after you die?

OPINIONS
1 I’m in favour of 2 I’m really against it.
3 I see your point, but 4 Actually, I think
5 I agree to a certain extent, but 6 I’m still not convinced.
7 I see what you mean

LOOK BACK Unit 1

Personality

1 witty 2 keeps himself to himself 3 spontaneous 4 people person 5 down-to-earth 6 good laugh 7 morning person 8 geek.

Direct and Indirect Questions

‘transport’ – suggested answers

Do you like driving? What’s going up in a hot-air balloon like? How o ften do you travel by plane? Have you ever driven a really powerful sports car? Would you like to travel in space? Why do you not like public transport?

Can I ask if you like driving?

Could you tell me what going up in a hot-air balloon is like?

Do you mind me asking how o ften you travel by plane?

I was wondering if you have ever driven a really powerful sports car.

I’d be interested to know if you would like to travel in space.

Can I ask why you don’t like public transport?

Feelings

A 1 over the moon 2 relieved 3 shaking like a leaf 4 awkward 5 wished the earth would swallow me up 6 impressed.

B 1 really/absolutely/totally/completely 2 very/really 3 no modifier (it’s a verb phrase) 4 very/really 5 no modifier (it’s a verb phrase) 6 very/really.

Present Perfect

1 started, ’ve improved 2 ’ve been, haven’t been 3 ’ve never met, thought 4 played, ’ve started 5 didn’t eat, haven’t had.

Polite Enquiries

1 I’d like to enquire about train times to Vienna.

2 Can you tell me which train I need to take to get to Vienna by 3p.m.?

3 Can I ask how far it is from the western to the southern train station?

4 Do you mind me asking where I can get information on local transport in Vienna?

5 I was wondering if/whether I need to book a seat on the train.

6 Could you tell me if/whether I can book on the phone?

7 I was wondering if you could book it for me.

8 I’d be grateful if you could send me an email confirmation.

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