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Upper-Intermediate 1 Upper-Intermediate 1
LESSON 1 LESSON 1
Source: Aspire Upper-Intermediate. Cengage Learning Source: Aspire Upper-Intermediate. Cengage Learning
Upper-Intermediate 1
Set A – LESSON 08
Source: Just Reading and Writing. Harmer, J. Marshall Cavendish Education
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Graffiti is ugly.
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Graffiti is art.

We should celebrate graffiti.

We should condemn graffiti.

Who should pay to have
graffiti cleaned?

Should graffiti artists be
sent to prison?

Personal Opinion
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Listing Points

Adding Points

Emphasising

Concluding

In my view,...
To my mind,...
I feel very strongly that...
Firstly,... / To start with,...
Secondly, ...
Lastly,...
What is more,...
Furthermore, ...
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Apart from this/ that,...
Clearly,...
Obviously, ...
Needless to say,...
All in all,...
In conclusion, ...
To sum up,...
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LESSON 10 LESSON 10
Linkers – contrast, addition, reason and result Linkers – contrast, addition, reason and result
What is the relationship between the pairs of sentences below - contrast, addition or What is the relationship between the pairs of sentences below - contrast, addition or
reason and result? reason and result?
Use a linking expression to make the relationship between the ideas more clear. Use a linking expression to make the relationship between the ideas more clear.
The Trocadero Plaza is popular with shoppers. The Trocadero Plaza is popular with shoppers.
The Trocadero Plaza has good public transport. The Trocadero Plaza has good public transport.
Most tourists go to Golden Sands Beach. Most tourists go to Golden Sands Beach.
Golden Sands Beach is one of the most polluted in the country. Golden Sands Beach is one of the most polluted in the country.
I'm going to do a course in Italian next year. I'm going to do a course in Italian next year.
I'm going to improve my Mandarin next year. I'm going to improve my Mandarin next year.
I'm not very good at languages. I'm not very good at languages.
I'm going to do a course in Mandarin next year. I'm going to do a course in Mandarin next year.
I'm quite good at languages. I'm quite good at languages.
I'm going to take courses in Korean, Japanese and French next year. I'm going to take courses in Korean, Japanese and French next year.
The traffic was terrible this morning. The traffic was terrible this morning.
I managed to get to work on time. I managed to get to work on time.
The traffic was terrible this morning. The traffic was terrible this morning.
I was about 25 minutes late for work. I was about 25 minutes late for work.
Smoking is bad for your health. Smoking is bad for your health.
Smoking is antisocial because many people find it unpleasant. Smoking is antisocial because many people find it unpleasant.
Smoking is a waste of money. Smoking is a waste of money.
I don't think Charlie Wong would be a good candidate for this job. I don't think Charlie Wong would be a good candidate for this job.
He is hard working and reliable. He is hard working and reliable.
He has no experience in this area. He has no experience in this area.
He has never shown the slightest interest in this kind of work. He has never shown the slightest interest in this kind of work.
He is rather old. He is rather old.
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Some possible answers (There are many others) Some possible answers (There are many others)
The Trocadero Plaza is popular with shoppers because it has good public transport. The Trocadero Plaza is popular with shoppers because it has good public transport.
Most tourists go to Golden Sands Beach. Most tourists go to Golden Sands Beach.
However, it is one of the most polluted in the country. However, it is one of the most polluted in the country.
I'm going to do a course in Italian next year. I'm going to do a course in Italian next year.
I'm also going to improve my Mandarin. I'm also going to improve my Mandarin.
I'm not very good at languages so I'm going to do a course in Mandarin next year. I'm not very good at languages so I'm going to do a course in Mandarin next year.
OR (depending on how you look at it) OR (depending on how you look at it)
Although I'm not very good at languages, I'm going to do a course in Mandarin next Although I'm not very good at languages, I'm going to do a course in Mandarin next
year. year.
I'm quite good at languages so I'm going to take courses in Korean, Japanese and French I'm quite good at languages so I'm going to take courses in Korean, Japanese and French
next year. next year.
OR (depending on how you look at it) OR (depending on how you look at it)
Even though I'm quite good at languages, I'm going to take courses in Korean, Japanese Even though I'm quite good at languages, I'm going to take courses in Korean, Japanese
and French next year. and French next year.
Although the traffic was terrible this morning, I managed to get to work on time. Although the traffic was terrible this morning, I managed to get to work on time.
The traffic was terrible this morning. Therefore, I was about 25 minutes late for work. The traffic was terrible this morning. Therefore, I was about 25 minutes late for work.
Smoking is bad for your health and it is antisocial because many people find it Smoking is bad for your health and it is antisocial because many people find it
unpleasant. Besides, it is a waste of money. unpleasant. Besides, it is a waste of money.
I don't think Charlie Wong would be a good candidate for this job. I don't think Charlie Wong would be a good candidate for this job.
Although he is hard working and reliable, he has no experience in this area and he has Although he is hard working and reliable, he has no experience in this area and he has
never shown the slightest interest in this kind of work. never shown the slightest interest in this kind of work.
Besides, he is rather old. Besides, he is rather old.
Set A - LESSON 13 Set A - LESSON 13
Immigration in the USA Immigration in the USA
The United States and Canada accept more immigrants today than since the early 1900s. Several The United States and Canada accept more immigrants today than since the early 1900s. Several
million tourists, temporary workers, asylum seekers, refugees and permanent residents flock to million tourists, temporary workers, asylum seekers, refugees and permanent residents flock to
North America each year. America's 'melting pot' and Canada's 'mosaic', once almost entirely North America each year. America's 'melting pot' and Canada's 'mosaic', once almost entirely
European, now include people from every corner of the planet. People move to North America for European, now include people from every corner of the planet. People move to North America for
freedom, safety and opportunity, while appreciating the unique blend of living space, political freedom, safety and opportunity, while appreciating the unique blend of living space, political
stability and high standard of living. stability and high standard of living.
North America is relatively open to immigrants. However, as the continent fills with new arrivals, North America is relatively open to immigrants. However, as the continent fills with new arrivals,
the doors will slowly close. During the first 150 years of its history the US accepted whoever arrived. the doors will slowly close. During the first 150 years of its history the US accepted whoever arrived.
Since the 1920s, American immigration laws have regulated and prioritized the flow of immigrants. Since the 1920s, American immigration laws have regulated and prioritized the flow of immigrants.
Immigrating to the US now requires foreigners seeking entry to position themselves in the most Immigrating to the US now requires foreigners seeking entry to position themselves in the most
advantageous immigrant categories. advantageous immigrant categories.
Immigration Today Immigration Today
While the 1986 Act focused on curbing illegal immigration, the 1990 Act was aimed at helping US While the 1986 Act focused on curbing illegal immigration, the 1990 Act was aimed at helping US
businesses attract skilled foreign workers. The 1990 Act established an annual limit of 675,000 businesses attract skilled foreign workers. The 1990 Act established an annual limit of 675,000
permanent resident visas; 465,000 for family class; 140,000 for employment based categories; and permanent resident visas; 465,000 for family class; 140,000 for employment based categories; and
55,000 for the visa lottery. On top of these limits, the law permits 125,000 refugees and smaller 55,000 for the visa lottery. On top of these limits, the law permits 125,000 refugees and smaller
groups authorised by prior laws. groups authorised by prior laws.
One should be aware of the following changes in USCIS policies: One should be aware of the following changes in USCIS policies:
B1/2 visas for temporary business and pleasure will, except in cases where more time is clearly B1/2 visas for temporary business and pleasure will, except in cases where more time is clearly
necessary, be restricted to one month time in the US rather than the pre-9/11 six months. necessary, be restricted to one month time in the US rather than the pre-9/11 six months.
Extensions of time while in the US will be denied more often to force people to leave and pass Extensions of time while in the US will be denied more often to force people to leave and pass
inspection at consular posts or at airports or land borders. inspection at consular posts or at airports or land borders.
Temporary visitors trying to change to student status will be highly inspected and most likely Temporary visitors trying to change to student status will be highly inspected and most likely
denied unless they were admitted as an intending student. Remember, USCIS approved Mohammed denied unless they were admitted as an intending student. Remember, USCIS approved Mohammed
Atta's student visa posthumously, after he flew the plane into the World Trade Center. Some reform Atta's student visa posthumously, after he flew the plane into the World Trade Center. Some reform
is in order. Generally speaking, changes of status within the US will be highly scrutinised and denied is in order. Generally speaking, changes of status within the US will be highly scrutinised and denied
more often than before 9/11. Aliens from suspect countries may have to register with local USCIS more often than before 9/11. Aliens from suspect countries may have to register with local USCIS
offices and report their whereabouts periodically. offices and report their whereabouts periodically.
These are the more important changes in policy, but not a definitive list. USCIS policy has been These are the more important changes in policy, but not a definitive list. USCIS policy has been
changing almost daily. It's best to check the USCIS website, Department of State website or changing almost daily. It's best to check the USCIS website, Department of State website or
immigration professional if you intend to come to the US and may have to ask for an extension of immigration professional if you intend to come to the US and may have to ask for an extension of
time or change of status to a different visa category. time or change of status to a different visa category.
Overall, we can expect continued pressure to reduce the numbers of immigrants, while at the Overall, we can expect continued pressure to reduce the numbers of immigrants, while at the
same time improving the quality of their skills. Family class categories may be limited to immediate same time improving the quality of their skills. Family class categories may be limited to immediate
family members, while higher educational and/or experience requirements may be imposed on family members, while higher educational and/or experience requirements may be imposed on
professional workers. There may be more encouragement for foreign investors. professional workers. There may be more encouragement for foreign investors.
The beauty of American immigration law is that the US has moved from an ethnically biased The beauty of American immigration law is that the US has moved from an ethnically biased
system which favoured Northern Europeans to one that is truly multinational, and allows freedom system which favoured Northern Europeans to one that is truly multinational, and allows freedom
and opportunity for all. The US offers the only immigration policy in the world that is blind to race, and opportunity for all. The US offers the only immigration policy in the world that is blind to race,
religion, creed and colour. It's truly a unique social experiment which continues to evolve. religion, creed and colour. It's truly a unique social experiment which continues to evolve.
(Adapted from: http://www.howtobooks.co.uk/abroad/america/immigration.asp) (Adapted from: http://www.howtobooks.co.uk/abroad/america/immigration.asp)
Set B – LESSON 13
Obama Talks Immigration at 2012 State of the Union Address

(...) Let's also remember that hundreds of thousands of skilful, hardworking students in this country experience another challenge:
The fact that they aren't yet American citizens. Many were brought here as small children, are American completely, yet they live
every day with the danger of deportation. Others came more recently, to study business and science and engineering, but as soon
as they graduate from university, we send them home to invent new products and create new jobs somewhere else.
That doesn't make sense.
I firmly believe that we should pay more attention to illegal immigration. That's why my Administration has sent more military
force to the border than ever before. That's why there are fewer prohibited journeys across the border than when I took office.
The opponents of action are out of excuses. We should be working on a new and very complete immigration program right now.
But if election-year politics keeps Congress from acting on a comprehensive plan, let's at least agree to stop forcing to leave the
responsible young people who want to staff our labs, start new businesses, and defend this country. Send me a law that gives
them the chance to legally become a citizen of this country. I will sign it right away. (...)
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Set B – LESSON 13

Set B – LESSON 13

Set C – LESSON 13
1. Strict immigration laws are important so that immigrants don't live every day with the t____________ of
d_____________n, as they used to in the past.
2. In the past immigrant students would _________ their d________es in the US and would go back to their countries.
Do you think this is fair?
3. Il___________l cr__________s in the US used to be very frequent, but nowadays more and more immigrants get to
___________rn their ci______________ip.
4. Only in the past people would immigrate illegally to the USA, so the government doesn't need to p_____ m______
b_____ on the borders.
Set C – LESSON 13
___________rn their ci______________ip.
Set C – LESSON 13
___________rn their ci______________ip.
Set C – LESSON 13
___________rn their ci______________ip.
LESSON 14
Topics on
Volunteering:
 Helping People
 Helping Animals
 Helping with School
and Education
 Helping with
Environment
 Fundraising
Source: http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/emotions/volunteering/article10.html

LESSON 15
Advertisement Internal reports

 Attractive headlines  Factual information
“Bringing the future to your house”  Simple Present / Present Continuous
 Imperative sentences “The department has 5 people working full time.”
“Take the best trip ever!” “Services are being delivered with a delay of 5 hours.”
 Simple conditional sentences  Divided in sections (using headings/sub-headings)
“If you want comfort, you should get...”
 Comparatives/Superlatives
“Better than any other in the market”
Mission statement Press release

 Actions and goals of the company  Brief and clear headlines
“We aim at providing the best support for people who are “Microsoft launches new OS for tablets and mobile phones”
in need of medical treatment.”  Includes date and place of the press release
“Our goal is to enable our customers to communicate faster  Deals with facts – events, products, services, people, plans,
and better.” projects – and predictions
 Values of company “The new Windows Phone 8 will provide a simple interface
 Answers the question “Why do we exist?” which will allow users to...”
 Simple present / Passive voice “Users can download the new version...”
“The company provides technical assistance...” “Microsoft expects the new OS to be widely available in 3
“Our team is made up of experienced professionals...” months.”
 Provide concrete facts – figures, charts, etc
“It is estimated that 90% of all PC worldwide use a version
of the Windows...”
Encyclopaedia entry
 Definition of something
“Greenpeace, international organization dedicated to
preserving endangered species of animals...”
 Uses examples and facts
“...began undertaking campaigns seeking, among other
goals, the protection of endangered whales and seals...”
“Greenpeace was founded in 1971 in British Columbia...”
 Can display images/photographs to illustrate entry

LESSON 17
Before you listen:

1. What do you think Earth Hour is?
2. What can we, as individuals, do to save electricity?
Listening:
Listen to some people talking about Earth Hour for a promotional campaign of WWF-UK, and decide whether the sentences below
are True or False. Correct any False statement.
1. ( ) Earth Hour is a way to show the governments and leaders that we are concerned about the effects of climate change.
2. ( ) Earth Hour is an event that has been taking place in more than 40,000 cities around the world.
3. ( ) We still have 50 years to take action and fight against the worst effects of climate change.
4. ( ) In North Ireland, government has the target to invest 40% more in renewable energy until the year 2020.
5. ( ) Earth Hour not only is a global event, but it is also a platform for world leaders to talk about the problems they have
concerning climate change.
After you listen:
1. Will you join Earth Hour next time? Why (not)?
LESSON 17
Before you listen:

Listening:
After you listen:
LESSON 17
Before you listen:

Listening:
After you listen:
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Set A – LESSON 18 Set A – LESSON 18 Set A – LESSON 18
Environmental Sustainability at 3M Environmental Sustainability at 3M Environmental Sustainability at 3M
Reducing Emissions and Wastes Reducing Emissions and Wastes Reducing Emissions and Wastes
3M, originally Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing, a 3M, originally Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing, a 3M, originally Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing, a
company known for innovation and the development of company known for innovation and the development of company known for innovation and the development of
new products, has also been investing in the need to use new products, has also been investing in the need to use new products, has also been investing in the need to use
energy efficiently and operate in an environmentally energy efficiently and operate in an environmentally energy efficiently and operate in an environmentally
sustainable manner. 3M first sustainable manner. 3M first sustainable manner. 3M first
[1]__________ (form) its Energy Management [1]__________ (form) its Energy Management [1]__________ (form) its Energy Management
Department back in 1973, and [2]__________ (begin) Department back in 1973, and [2]__________ (begin) Department back in 1973, and [2]__________ (begin)
articulating its environmental goals in the early 1990's. articulating its environmental goals in the early 1990's. articulating its environmental goals in the early 1990's.
By 2008 the company [3]_______________ (reduce) its By 2008 the company [3]_______________ (reduce) its By 2008 the company [3]_______________ (reduce) its
greenhouse gas emissions by 62% compared to the 1990 greenhouse gas emissions by 62% compared to the 1990 greenhouse gas emissions by 62% compared to the 1990
level. Volatile air emissions and U.S. Environmental level. Volatile air emissions and U.S. Environmental level. Volatile air emissions and U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) releases Protection Agency Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) releases Protection Agency Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) releases
[4]_________________ (reduce) by 95%. [4]_________________ (reduce) by 95%. [4]_________________ (reduce) by 95%.
Recognized as a pioneer in corporate pollution Recognized as a pioneer in corporate pollution Recognized as a pioneer in corporate pollution
prevention, 3M [5]_____________ (launch) its "Pollution prevention, 3M [5]_____________ (launch) its "Pollution prevention, 3M [5]_____________ (launch) its "Pollution
Prevention Pays" program in 1975 and by 2005 the Prevention Pays" program in 1975 and by 2005 the Prevention Pays" program in 1975 and by 2005 the
program [6]_____________ (prevent) more than 2.9 program [6]_____________ (prevent) more than 2.9 program [6]_____________ (prevent) more than 2.9
billion pounds of pollutants and [7]_______________ billion pounds of pollutants and [7]_______________ billion pounds of pollutants and [7]_______________
(save) nearly $1.2 billion. The program is designed to (save) nearly $1.2 billion. The program is designed to (save) nearly $1.2 billion. The program is designed to
prevent pollution at the source through product prevent pollution at the source through product prevent pollution at the source through product
reformulation, process modification, equipment reformulation, process modification, equipment reformulation, process modification, equipment
redesign, and the recycling and reuse of waste materials. redesign, and the recycling and reuse of waste materials. redesign, and the recycling and reuse of waste materials.
At 3M, environment sustainability is integrally linked with At 3M, environment sustainability is integrally linked with At 3M, environment sustainability is integrally linked with
growth and prosperity. In 2008 the company growth and prosperity. In 2008 the company growth and prosperity. In 2008 the company
[8]______________ (employ) more than 79,000 [8]______________ (employ) more than 79,000 [8]______________ (employ) more than 79,000
employees worldwide and generated $25.3 billion in net employees worldwide and generated $25.3 billion in net employees worldwide and generated $25.3 billion in net
sales and $5.2 billion in operating income. sales and $5.2 billion in operating income. sales and $5.2 billion in operating income.
Adapted from http://voices.yahoo.com/environmental-sustainability-3m-5058022.html Adapted from http://voices.yahoo.com/environmental-sustainability-3m-5058022.html Adapted from http://voices.yahoo.com/environmental-sustainability-3m-5058022.html
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Set B – LESSON 18 Set B – LESSON 18 Set B – LESSON 18
Nestlé UK & Ireland Nestlé UK & Ireland Nestlé UK & Ireland
Nestlé has accelerated its great progress with the FDF Five- Nestlé has accelerated its great progress with the FDF Five- Nestlé has accelerated its great progress with the FDF Five-
fold Environmental Ambition through a number of initiatives fold Environmental Ambition through a number of initiatives fold Environmental Ambition through a number of initiatives
such as reusing coffee grounds in Nescafé factories as fuel, such as reusing coffee grounds in Nescafé factories as fuel, such as reusing coffee grounds in Nescafé factories as fuel,
reducing packaging or eliminating waste – the company reducing packaging or eliminating waste – the company reducing packaging or eliminating waste – the company
takes its responsibilities very seriously. takes its responsibilities very seriously. takes its responsibilities very seriously.
Nestlé UK has made significant progress against Nestlé UK has made significant progress against Nestlé UK has made significant progress against
sustainability targets and all factories have been ISO 14001 sustainability targets and all factories have been ISO 14001 sustainability targets and all factories have been ISO 14001
certified for environmental management. Water usage has certified for environmental management. Water usage has certified for environmental management. Water usage has
been reduced by 36% since 2006 – ahead of the company's been reduced by 36% since 2006 – ahead of the company's been reduced by 36% since 2006 – ahead of the company's
2020 target. 2020 target. 2020 target.
By 2009 Nestlé [1]________________ (reduce) energy use By 2009 Nestlé [1]________________ (reduce) energy use By 2009 Nestlé [1]________________ (reduce) energy use
by 7% (since 2008) and carbon by 11% (since 2006). In 2009, by 7% (since 2008) and carbon by 11% (since 2006). In 2009, by 7% (since 2008) and carbon by 11% (since 2006). In 2009,
its Halifax factory [2]________________ (reduce) water use its Halifax factory [2]________________ (reduce) water use its Halifax factory [2]________________ (reduce) water use
by 52% and CO2 emissions by 50% by changing the use of by 52% and CO2 emissions by 50% by changing the use of by 52% and CO2 emissions by 50% by changing the use of
heating and cooling systems. At the Hayes and Tutbury heating and cooling systems. At the Hayes and Tutbury heating and cooling systems. At the Hayes and Tutbury
factories [3]_______________ (spend) coffee grounds factories [3]_______________ (spend) coffee grounds factories [3]_______________ (spend) coffee grounds
supply nearly 20% of energy needs. The company has a supply nearly 20% of energy needs. The company has a supply nearly 20% of energy needs. The company has a
target of zero total waste to landfill by 2015 for its factories. target of zero total waste to landfill by 2015 for its factories. target of zero total waste to landfill by 2015 for its factories.
By 2009, the company [4]_________________ (cut down) By 2009, the company [4]_________________ (cut down) By 2009, the company [4]_________________ (cut down)
on the environmental cost of logistics (carbon emissions and on the environmental cost of logistics (carbon emissions and on the environmental cost of logistics (carbon emissions and
noise) by 12%. Between 2010 and 2011, the company noise) by 12%. Between 2010 and 2011, the company noise) by 12%. Between 2010 and 2011, the company
[5]_______________ (remove) 415,000kms of truck traffic [5]_______________ (remove) 415,000kms of truck traffic [5]_______________ (remove) 415,000kms of truck traffic
through improved vehicle utilisation and through improved vehicle utilisation and through improved vehicle utilisation and
[6]________________ (increase) collaboration with [6]________________ (increase) collaboration with [6]________________ (increase) collaboration with
customers, suppliers and competitors. customers, suppliers and competitors. customers, suppliers and competitors.
Looking to the future, Nestlé is working with partners such Looking to the future, Nestlé is working with partners such Looking to the future, Nestlé is working with partners such
as the Wildlife Trust to encourage biodiversity at each of its as the Wildlife Trust to encourage biodiversity at each of its as the Wildlife Trust to encourage biodiversity at each of its
sites, partnering with milk suppliers to establish sustainable sites, partnering with milk suppliers to establish sustainable sites, partnering with milk suppliers to establish sustainable
practices to reduce environmental impacts, investing in practices to reduce environmental impacts, investing in practices to reduce environmental impacts, investing in
renewable energy, establishing low carbon sites and renewable energy, establishing low carbon sites and renewable energy, establishing low carbon sites and
implementing other programmes to accelerate water implementing other programmes to accelerate water implementing other programmes to accelerate water
reduction. reduction. reduction.
Adapted from: http://www.fdf.org.uk/environment/casestudies_Nestle1.aspx Adapted from: http://www.fdf.org.uk/environment/casestudies_Nestle1.aspx Adapted from: http://www.fdf.org.uk/environment/casestudies_Nestle1.aspx
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LESSON 20
News Presenter: “No need for the worker in the factory of the future.” That was last century’s promise of more leisure time or job
losses from the new age of computerisation. ‘The Business’ has gone back in time with courtesy of the National Film and Sound
1
Archives for a glimpse in glorious black and white of past predictions of the future.
Narrator: Sun, surf and sand. Ever imagined what it would be like to work for one day and play for six?
Well, the golden age of the computer automation is just around the corner.
Scientific experts and business leaders are working hand in hand to give us more spare time and make machines do all the work.
2
These machines are almost human: just look at those nimble fingers.
And now scientists have invented the electric brain, which they promise will bring a new way of life for all. Now machines can
think, there’s no end to the things they will do for us. And without pay, too. There’ll be no need for the worker in the factory of
the future.
A new age is coming, which brings with it the promise of a free and prosperous future, and after all, wasn’t life meant to be easy?
1. a momentary or partial view 2. quick and light in movement or action; agile.
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LnyYNG5ZzA
LESSON 20
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the future.
LESSON 20
1
2
the future.
Set A – LESSON 21
Complete the following text written by a teacher about one of his students with the words from the box:
THEREFORE SO WHEREAS ALTHOUGH IN ORDER TO IN SPITE OF HOWEVER
Since he’s hardly given me any homework, it’s difficult for me to say how good he is. He didn’t turn up the last two tests,
so / therefore I haven’t seen any of his work. I’d need to have a composition from him (1)_________________ say anything
about his writing skills.
(2)_________________, when he speaks in class, his English is quite good (3)_________________ hardily doing any work at
home. He can communicate in English and (4)_________________ he’s missed lots of classes, his knowledge of grammar is
still better than that of most of the other students in the class. He is co-operative in class and seems motivated,
(5)_________________ a lot of his classmates are asleep most of the time.
(6) _________________, in many ways you could say he’s a good student. I still can’t give him a good report though, I
haven’t got enough information to go on.
Source: e-Campus MLG000799 - Linkers
Set A – LESSON 21
Set A – LESSON 21
Set B – LESSON 21
Fill in the gaps below with an appropriate word or a short phrase. There are two extra words/phrases you will not need to use.
because of In conclusion in my opinion Even though so
therefore Moreover In addition Furthermore
Fun for some, nightmare for most
I really care about the environment, (1)______________, I am strictly against the project of building a holiday resort.
Some of the reasons (2)______________ are: We need to protect the environment, because the beach and the nearby
river serve as the natural habitat for many different species. I am convinced that, if the hotel were built, thousands of
those would be exterminated. (3)______________, the project would pollute the environment and could even cause
permanent destruction.
There is no doubt that this project would result in negative consequences. The arguments against it are therefore
obvious. Experience shows that tourism and environmental pollution often go hand in hand. It is a fact that many
animals are already threatened with extinction, (4)______________ the project would cause even more damage.
(5)______________ to that, many tourists are attracted by the animals and the nature. If those attractions vanished,
the tourists would stop visiting the resort. So, the coexistence of nature and tourism has to be maintained.
(6)______________, I believe as strongly as ever that this project could ruin the local environment. For that reason, we
must impede the construction of such a place (7)______________ many people’s lack of awareness of the negative
consequences this could bring. I hope there are many like-minded people, whose concern is a stable and unpolluted
environment.
Adapted from http://www.englisch-hilfen.de
Set B – LESSON 21
Fill in the gaps below with an appropriate word or a short phrase. There are two extra words/phrases you will not need to use.
because of In conclusion in my opinion Even though so
therefore Moreover In addition Furthermore
Fun for some, nightmare for most
I really care about the environment, (1)______________, I am strictly against the project of building a holiday resort.
Some of the reasons (2)______________ are: We need to protect the environment, because the beach and the nearby
river serve as the natural habitat for many different species. I am convinced that, if the hotel were built, thousands of
those would be exterminated. (3)______________, the project would pollute the environment and could even cause
permanent destruction.
There is no doubt that this project would result in negative consequences. The arguments against it are therefore
obvious. Experience shows that tourism and environmental pollution often go hand in hand. It is a fact that many
animals are already threatened with extinction, (4)______________ the project would cause even more damage.
(5)______________ to that, many tourists are attracted by the animals and the nature. If those attractions vanished,
the tourists would stop visiting the resort. So, the coexistence of nature and tourism has to be maintained.
(6)______________, I believe as strongly as ever that this project could ruin the local environment. For that reason, we
must impede the construction of such a place (7)______________ many people’s lack of awareness of the negative
consequences this could bring. I hope there are many like-minded people, whose concern is a stable and unpolluted
environment.
Adapted from http://www.englisch-hilfen.de
LESSON 26
Brazilian cuisine
Brazilian cooking, while it has many similarities with that of its South American neighbours, is distinct. Stretching from the Amazon
in the north, through the fertile plantations of the central coast and on to the southern pampas, the food of Brazil spans a unique
mix of cultures and cuisines. The original population contributed popular ingredients like cassava and guaraná. African slaves
influenced the cuisine of the coastal states, especially Bahia. And around the country, a Portuguese heritage is reflected in a
variety of dishes.
Root vegetables such as cassava (locally known as mandioca, aipim, or macaxeira), yams, and peanuts, and fruit like açaí, cupuaçu,
mango, papaya, guava, orange, passion fruit, pineapple, and hog plum are among the local ingredients used in cooking. Brazilian
pine nuts (pinhão) grow in a tree (Araucaria angustifolia) that is abundant in the southern part of Brazil, and are a popular national
snack, as well as a lucrative export. Rice and beans are an extremely common dish, as are fish, beef and pork.
Some typical dishes are caruru, which consists of okra, onion, dried shrimp, and toasted nuts (peanuts and/or cashews), cooked
with palm oil until a spread-like consistency is reached; feijoada, a simmered bean-and-meat dish; tutu de feijão, a paste of beans
and cassava flour; moqueca capixaba, consisting of slow-cooked fish, tomato, onion and garlic, topped with cilantro; and linguiça,
a mildly spicy sausage. Salgadinhos, cheese buns, pastéis and coxinha are common finger food items, while cuscuz branco, milled
tapioca, is a popular dessert. Brazil is also known for cachaça, a popular native liquor used in the caipirinha.
The European immigrants (primarily from Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and Portugal) were accustomed to a wheat-based diet,
and introduced wine, leaf vegetables, and dairy products into Brazilian cuisine. When potatoes were not available they discovered
how to use the native sweet manioc as a replacement. Lasagna, gnocchi, yakisoba, and other pasta dishes are also very popular.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_cuisine
LESSON 26
Brazilian cuisine
Brazilian cooking, while it has many similarities with that of its South American neighbours, is distinct. Stretching from the Amazon
in the north, through the fertile plantations of the central coast and on to the southern pampas, the food of Brazil spans a unique
mix of cultures and cuisines. The original population contributed popular ingredients like cassava and guaraná. African slaves
influenced the cuisine of the coastal states, especially Bahia. And around the country, a Portuguese heritage is reflected in a
variety of dishes.
Root vegetables such as cassava (locally known as mandioca, aipim, or macaxeira), yams, and peanuts, and fruit like açaí, cupuaçu,
mango, papaya, guava, orange, passion fruit, pineapple, and hog plum are among the local ingredients used in cooking. Brazilian
pine nuts (pinhão) grow in a tree (Araucaria angustifolia) that is abundant in the southern part of Brazil, and are a popular national
snack, as well as a lucrative export. Rice and beans are an extremely common dish, as are fish, beef and pork.
Some typical dishes are caruru, which consists of okra, onion, dried shrimp, and toasted nuts (peanuts and/or cashews), cooked
with palm oil until a spread-like consistency is reached; feijoada, a simmered bean-and-meat dish; tutu de feijão, a paste of beans
and cassava flour; moqueca capixaba, consisting of slow-cooked fish, tomato, onion and garlic, topped with cilantro; and linguiça,
a mildly spicy sausage. Salgadinhos, cheese buns, pastéis and coxinha are common finger food items, while cuscuz branco, milled
tapioca, is a popular dessert. Brazil is also known for cachaça, a popular native liquor used in the caipirinha.
The European immigrants (primarily from Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and Portugal) were accustomed to a wheat-based diet,
and introduced wine, leaf vegetables, and dairy products into Brazilian cuisine. When potatoes were not available they discovered
how to use the native sweet manioc as a replacement. Lasagna, gnocchi, yakisoba, and other pasta dishes are also very popular.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_cuisine

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