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1 The five students below are learning about
unusual homes around the world. Each student wants to find out more about one unusual home, which they will write about for an architecture project. Read the information about each student and underline the things they are interested in. The first one has been done for you. 1 Marcelo loves all kinds of sport and wants to find out about a modern home that has been designed for a famous sportsperson. He loves buildings by the ocean, too. 2 Gloria is very interested in old buildings. She would like to write about one which is in the countryside, and has fantastic views of the landscape. 3 Harry wants to find out about a well-known architect who designed a building which the architect then lived in. He also has an interest in furniture. 4 Sofie is keen to learn about a building that is the smallest of its kind. She likes city buildings and wants to find one that is located in an interesting neighbourhood. 5 Kurt wants to learn about a modern home that is better for the environment than other buildings and has won competitions because of its original architecture.
2 Read the descriptions of eight unusual homes
(A–H) quickly. Which two are shown in the pictures on the opposite page? Decide which home would be the most suitable for each student (1–5) to write about.
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Reading Part 2
TALKING POINTS In what ways are some modern buildings better for the environment? What makes a good family home, in your opinion? Would you prefer to live in a city or the countryside? Why?
READING
Describing buildings
1 Match the sentences to the houses in photos 1–
on the opposite page. a The solar panels and glass walls on this house make it look brand new. Its original shape is spectacular to look at. It’s more contemporary than the other houses. b This house is unusual because it’s very narrow. Inside this home is very stylish thanks to its bright, fresh design. c This house is a classic example of a historic tower. Its design is very traditional but it could be quite cosy inside. It’s not as modern as the other houses.
2 Complete the chart with the adjectives from
Exercise 1.
Age Opinion brand new unusual
3 Look at the photos again. Discuss the advantages
and disadvantages of living in each building.
4 Listen to two people talking about the buildings
in Exercise 1. Do they mention any of your ideas?
5 Discuss the questions.
1 How much space do you need to live in? Why? 2 What sort of house would you like to live in? 3 Describe the most unusual building you have ever visited or read about.
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ABOUT YOU 06 Watch the video and then answer the questions. What is your favourite building? Do you prefer old or modern buildings? How important is it to have local facilities near your home?
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AMAZING ARCHITECTURE
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Keret House Keret House could be the world’s narrowest home and is just 122 cm at its widest point! A Polish architect living in the country’s capital walked past the space between a house and an apartment block one day and decided to build something there. The area around it is full of things to do and see.
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Crossway Located in the most beautiful part of England, this home was designed by architect Richard Hawkes to live in. Less than 20 years old, it is a ‘passive’ house: it uses little energy, the sun produces all its electricity, and it has a ‘living’ roof which reduces pollution. These unusual features have earned the house prizes.
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House NA The architects who built this house wanted to feel like they were living in the trees. This led to a modern house made of glass in a quiet part of Tokyo, Japan. The floors are at different levels, like branches, making it easier for the people who live there to move around – and it’s good exercise for them, too!
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Freston Tower This historic tower in southern England has lasted for several centuries. There are six floors with a single small room on each one. The sitting room is right at the top of the building, and from here, you can see the beautiful river, where people go sailing, and the fields beyond.
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Pas House This unusual house near the beach in California, USA, is divided into three separate spaces, each ideal for skateboarding: the floor, walls and ceiling join together into one enormous tube. The idea came from a former world champion, who wanted somewhere exciting to live.
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Old Light Located off the coast of England, the Old Light is situated in one of the least busy areas of the country. The building was once a lighthouse, which warned ships at sea of nearby rocks. The house is now divided into two guest flats. The lighthouse is not as tall as some, but is in a beautiful position near the sea – perfect for swimming!
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Gropius House Other architects may be more famous, but the buildings Walter Gropius created are among the most important of the last century. He designed Gropius House in the USA as his family home which can now be visited. Inside there is a collection of chairs and other items which belonged to the family.
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The Heliodrome This recently built original house is situated in peaceful countryside in France. It was built so that its rooms, furniture and paintings are in the shade during summer. Even better than this is that in winter, the sun does enter through the windows, making the house warm without heating
- and therefore cheaper to live in!
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1 Read question 1 and look at the underlined words.
Can you think of words with a similar meaning? Listen to the first part of the recording, which is about people who are moving to a new place. Choose A, B or C. 1 You will hear a boy talking to his friend about her move. How does the girl feel about moving to a city? A sad that she won’t see her friends any more B excited about living in a more interesting place C glad it isn’t too far from where she’s living now
2 Now listen to the rest of the conversations about
people who are moving to a new place. For each question, choose the correct answer. 2 You will hear a boy talking to his friend about his new school. What does he like about it? A how good the facilities are B how much space there is C how modern it is 3 You will hear a boy and a girl talking about making friends. What does the girl say about making friends in her new village? A She doesn’t think she will be very good at it. B She expects people will be friendly towards her. C She has met some interesting people her age. 4 You will hear two friends talking about the boy’s new family home. What does he like most about it? A It is in a peaceful location. B It looks similar to his old home. C He will have his own bedroom. 5 You will hear a girl telling her friend about the town she is going to live in. How does she feel about the move? A excited to have the chance to attend a sports event B keen to do a new activity in the town C pleased to continue with an old hobby 6 You will hear two friends talking about moving to the countryside. They agree that A it will be a good place to practise their hobby. B it will be hard to find interesting things to do. C it will be nice to live a less busy life.
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Listening Part 2
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LISTENING Describing a picture (1)
1 Look at the photo of skateboarders inside
Pas House on page 136. How would you describe it?
2 Listen to Julia. Does she mention any of
your ideas from Exercise 1?
3 Which adjectives in the box does Julia use?
Listen again and check.
awesome big comfortable large lovely normal perfect soft strange unusual
4 Read the ‘order of adjectives’ table below.
Then put the adjectives in the correct order in the phrases below. 1 a sofa (leather / brand new / gorgeous) 2 some bowls (little / beautiful / glass) 3 a table (square / big) 4 some chairs (red / comfortable / large)
5 Read the^ Prepare to speak^ box. Which
phrases does Julia use? Listen again and complete the sentences below. 1 I can see a room in what a house. 2 It’s got designer lights and. 3 A guy is sitting on seat. 4 Not pillows exactly, but pillows? 5 It to be made out of skateboards. 6 This place looks a skate park than a house.
PREPARE TO SPEAK When you don’t know the right word It looks (a bit) like … It looks more like … It seems to be … that kind of thing something like that some kind of
6 Work in pairs. Turn to page 136.
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Order of adjectives QUALITY SIZE SHAPE AGE COLOUR NATIONALITY MATERIAL awesome large square old black Polish leather
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LIFE SKILLS
CREATIVITY AND
INNOVATION
CREATIVE
WRITING
5 Listen to Sam and Kate. How does Sam describe
the genre of his story for English class?
6 Listen again and answer the questions.
1 Why hasn’t Sam finished writing his story yet? 2 What location is Sam thinking about for his story? 3 Who are Sam’s four main characters going to be? 4 What happens when they go down to the basement? 5 Why can’t the characters call the police for help? 6 What type of ending is Sam planning for his story?
7 Complete the list of narrative connectors in the
Useful language with connectors from the box which have a similar meaning.
All of a sudden A while later First of all In the end Luckily Next
USEFUL LANGUAGE Narrative connectors 1 At first / … 2 Then / … 3 After a while / … 4 Suddenly / … 5 Fortunately / … 6 Finally / …
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1 Ask and answer the questions with a partner.
1 What do you enjoy reading in your free time? 2 What was the last book or story that you read? 3 Do you ever write or imagine your own stories?
2 Read the article on the opposite page about how
to plan a story. Do you use a similar process for writing stories? Complete the sentences in the article with the words in the box.
main middle person time true
3 Complete the sentences about the article with
two or three words. 1 There are ways the creative writing process. 2 The villain is someone who for other characters. 3 Sometimes the narrator knows what a character. 4 The setting includes facts about the of the story. 5 Most writers revise and many times before they are happy.
4 Match the highlighted words in the text to the
meanings. 1 unusual or unknown 2 well-known and easy to recognise 3 work to find an answer 4 the feeling of a situation 5 working in the best way 6 think or believe that something will happen
LIFE SKILLS Creative writing Many young people enjoy writing in their free time. It can be fun and it also helps people develop their creativity and imagination. For these reasons, students should also do creative writing tasks at school. With practice, they become easier, even for people who don’t write as a hobby.
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CULTURE
ANIMALS AS
NATIONAL SYMBOLS
1 Match the photos to the names
of the animals. Which two aren’t real?
beaver bison dragon eagle emu horse kangaroo kiwi lion tuatara unicorn
2 Read the article. Find the
names of the animals from Exercise 1. In which countries are they important?
Some animals are well-known symbols that make people think of certain countries. They may be national animals that appear on flags, coins or stamps because they have a special meaning. They might also be animals that only live in that country or imaginary animals from traditional folk tales. When people think of the United States, there’s one animal that comes to mind – the bald eagle. It’s the national bird and has been a symbol of the USA for more than 200 years. It represents the qualities of independence and freedom. Another symbol of the USA is the bison, which became the national mammal in 2016. The bison is the largest land animal in North America and it symbolises strength and power. Canada has got two national animals – the beaver and the Canadian horse. Both animals were important to the first Europeans who came to Canada. They hunted beavers and used their fur to make warm coats and hats. Beavers are also hard- working animals, which makes them a positive symbol. In a similar way, Canadian horses were very useful to early farmers because of their strength and good nature.
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The United Kingdom hasn’t got a national animal, but its different countries have got traditional animal symbols. England is represented by the lion – a strong, brave animal that is often a symbol for kings. Scotland’s animal symbol is the unicorn – a mythical white horse with a long, magical horn on its head. Similarly, Wales is represented by a red dragon with wings. This symbol appears on the Welsh national flag. One of Australia’s national animals is the red kangaroo, which isn’t surprising. After all, kangaroos are unique to Australia. They don’t appear anywhere else in the world. The same is true for the emu, which is Australia’s enormous national bird. It can be up to two metres tall and weigh up to 60 kilograms. Many places and companies in Australia are named after kangaroos and emus because they’re so typically Australian. The kiwi is a small, brown fl ightless bird that only lives in New Zealand. It’s such a famous national symbol that the word ‘kiwi’ has become a nickname for New Zealanders. Another unique animal from New Zealand is the tuatara. It’s a reptile that looks like a lizard that only lives on 32 small islands. The tuatara’s closest relatives died about sixty million years ago, so many people call them ‘little dinosaurs’ or ‘living fossils’.
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Prepare a presentation about a country’s iconic animals. Use the following questions to help you. 1 Are the animals official national symbols? 2 What specific types of animal are they? 3 What is special about those animals? 4 Are they important to the country’s history? 5 Do the animals symbolise any qualities? Give your presentation to the class.
PROJECT A presentation about a national animal
6 Listen again. Answer the questions.
1 When did the bald eagle become a national symbol? 2 Why does Sonia think the eagle is a symbol of freedom? 3 When was the bald eagle more common: now or in the eighteenth century? 4 What mistake can you find on some old ten-dollar coins? 5 Why didn’t Benjamin Franklin want the bald eagle as a national symbol? 6 How does Sonia feel about the bald eagle and what it symbolises?
7 Read the^ Useful language^ phrases. Complete
them with the words in the box.
appears independence national represents symbol unusual
Are the sentences true or false? Correct the false sentences. 1 The bison is a typical symbol of independence. 2 Beavers and Canadian horses were useful in the past. 3 Canadian horses were strong but difficult to manage. 4 The national animals of Scotland and Wales aren’t real. 5 Emus are found in Australia and some other countries. 6 Tuataras live in most of the areas of New Zealand.
4 Match the highlighted words in the text to the
meanings. 1 imaginary or not real 2 an animal’s coat of hair 3 small pieces of metal that we use as money 4 not able to fly 5 the quality of being strong 6 not afraid of anything
5 Listen to Sonia giving a presentation to her class.
Tick ( ✓ ) the topics that she talks about. 1 when the eagle became a national symbol 2 where the bald eagle lives in winter 3 how Sonia feels about the bald eagle 4 why bald eagles became endangered 5 some other animals that people suggested 6 how a famous man felt about the bald eagle 7 how the bald eagle usually gets its food
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USEFUL LANGUAGE Describing animals as national symbols 1 It’s the country’s animal. 2 It has been a of our country for 200 years. 3 It’s quite an animal. 4 It on coins and stamps. 5 It the quality of freedom. 6 It’s a symbol of.
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