Unit 1

Student’s Book Answer key

Unit 1

Reading p10 1

Suggested answers 1 Psychometric tests have increased in popularity in many areas. 2 The author thinks the tests may not always be accurate, but says they are very compulsive and appeal to our belief that we can find a perfect answer to everything. 3 Tests like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator are used by many large companies to select staff for appropriate jobs but may not be scientifically accurate. 4 Some psychologists criticise these type of tests because employers tend to look for the same kind of personality type. Cheating in these tests is pointless because you will have to fake a personality you don’t have. 5 Personality tests may have some advantages because they show us the reality of what we are, not what we may want to be.

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4 A ˚ There is no reference to this. B ˚ David Bartram says there is no point in lying. (l. 80–84). C ¸ (l. 72–78). D ˚ Organisations want people with the same traits. (l. 69–72).

2 A ¸ I am mainly motivated by peace. I might have been more convinced about this … (l.‑45–49). This implies the writer isn’t necessarily always a ‘peaceful’ person. B ˚ The author doesn’t imply the types of activity in the test are especially challenging. (l. 35–44). C ˚ The author says the tests are incredibly compulsive, you can get hooked on them (l.‑34) and she was willing to spend 40 minutes doing one. (l. 37). D ˚ The author believes the tests are compulsive and you can get hooked on them but she doesn’t imply they are too personal. (l. 33–34). 3 A ˚ we are born with a predisposition to one personality type. (l. 57–58). B ˚ There is no reference to this. C ¸ (l. 57–58). D ˚ There is no reference to this.

5 A ˚ There is no reference to this. B ¸ (l. 94–98). C ˚ This opinion is expressed by Dr Gill (l.‑68–73). D ˚ (see l. 96–98)

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a 3 b 4 c 1 d 6 e 2 f 5

Vocabulary p12 1

a 3 b 9 c 5 d 10 e 1 f 4 g 8 h 7 i 6 j 2

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Suggested answers + mature decisive motivated conscientious extrovert independent

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+/– sensitive ambitious inquisitive

– introvert

a frank/blunt/direct b outspoken c open/frank

Grammar p12 1

a p resent perfect continuous, present perfect simple b present continuous, present simple c past simple, past perfect simple d future continuous, future simple e past simple, past perfect continuous f present simple, present continuous g past continuous, past simple

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a In the first sentence, the speaker is still learning to drive but in the second sentence, the speaker has finished learning and can now drive. b In the first sentence, Carla is playing the guitar at the time of speaking. In the second sentence, the action is a general truth. c In the first sentence, it started raining at the same time as I left the house. In the second sentence, it was already raining when I left. d In the first sentence, the speaker will already be preparing the meal when the other person arrives. In the second sentence, the speaker will prepare the meal after the person arrives. e In the first sentence, the person cried at the moment when the others arrived at the house. In the second sentence, the person had been crying before the others arrived. f In the first sentence the speaker is explaining a fact. In the second sentence the speaker is emphasising that the action is continuous and is probably expressing annoyance. g In the first sentence, the party was already happening when she made the announcement. In the second sentence, they had a party as a result of the announcement.

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a b c d e f g h i

had been digging Is your father working ... ? had will take was leaving have been having will be travelling has broken down spend

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a b c d

Do they belong ... ? smell deserve

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e f g h

a

like believe know remind detest

hear understand belong contain prefer

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b taste ‘This food tastes delicious!’ (have a good flavour) ‘I’m just tasting the soup to see if it has enough salt.’ (try) mean ‘We don’t know what it means.’ (represent/ signify) ‘I’ve been meaning to phone you but I haven’t had time.’ (intend)

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a b c d e

5 8 3 2 6

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a b c d e

feel was smelling don’t see have had Do you think ... ?

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Hi, my name’s Michele. I was born in Geneva, but I have been living/have lived in Rome for the past ten years or so. I moved here because I wanted to be nearer my grandparents. I trained as a nurse after I(’d) left school but I haven’t actually found a job in nursing yet. At the moment I’m doing temporary work in an office but I’m thinking of taking a year out next year to travel and see the world. I enjoy outdoor sports and dancing, and I love all sorts of music but especially jazz and reggae. I played in a band when I was a student and I still perform in public when I get the chance. As regards my personality, I think I’m quite easy to get on with. I’m laid-back, and I have a great sense of humour.

hated contains

(taking part in) (seems to be) (holding/attending) (possesses) (believes)

f g h i j

7 (considering) 9 (interests) 4 (asking for) 1 (meeting) 10 (observe)

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belong

Listening p14 2

1 b 2 d 3 e 4 a 5 c 6 g 7 f

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1 E 2 H 3 F 4 D 5 B 6 D 7 H 8 B 9 G 10 C


Speaking p15 2

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1 I’m doing: present continuous for present actions, not present simple. 2 I’ve been (living) here: present perfect continuous for unfinished past, not present simple. 3 I enjoy: present simple for facts, not present continuous. 4 I have: present simple for personal attributes, not present continuous. 5 I visited: past simple for finished past actions, not present perfect simple.

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1 b 2 a 3 c

5

a doubt b prove

psychological personality approachable variety possibilities

6 7 8 9 10

expectations gifted exceptional encouragement undeniably

Use of English p16 1 2 3 4 5

adjective noun adjective noun noun

Vocabulary p17 1

a b c d e f g h

6 1 5 4 8 7 2 3

no such luck push your luck the luck of the draw take pot luck are out of luck with any luck by a stroke of luck beginner’s luck

Writing p18

Suggested answers This is a good response. The candidate has quickly thought of something to say and can express her ideas confidently using a range of vocabulary.

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1 2 3 4 5

Suggested answers Although there is nothing intrinsically wrong with this exchange, this is a very half-hearted, uninspiring effort. The first candidate initially says she doesn’t know. She then mentions two activities but doesn’t expand on her ideas much. She does encourage her partner by asking him about his leisure activities. Candidate 2’s ‘Nothing much’ answer shows a lack of enthusiasm and doesn’t really demonstrate language abilities. Candidates can improve their performance by including more information about when/why/how often or not/ who he/she does activities with. If candidates don’t have time for leisure activities, they should try and explain why.

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6 7 8 9 10

noun adjective adjective noun adverb

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a T o an international holiday company. To give a character reference for a friend. b How long you have known the person; a detailed description of the person’s character; the reasons why he/she would be suitable for the job.

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Suggested answers a Organise arrivals and departures at airports, give information, entertain, deal with problems, deal with complaints/difficult customers, organise trips/excursions, act as a guide on sightseeing trips, translate, etc. b The ability to speak good English or other languages, organisational skills, listening skills, knowledge of local area and local customs, etc. c Tact, patience, energy, a sense of humour, conscientiousness, etc.


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Suggested answer The writer of A did not make a plan. She jumps from point to point and sometimes repeats herself (sport is referred to in paragraph 4 and again in paragraph 6; David’s ability to deal with difficult people is referred to in paragraph 5 and again in paragraph 8.) There is little variety in sentence structure either (Juan is, Juan doesn’t, Juan speaks, Juan works, etc.) This affects the flow of the text for the reader.

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Suggested answers a The writer of B makes better use of linking words: who, and, so, because, although, for this reason, if, as well as, in addition to. Linking words in A: and, but. b Paragraph 1: describes the organisational skills and personal qualities of the person recommended. Paragraph 2: describes the skills and qualities of the person in relation to entertainment. Paragraph 3: describes the skills and qualities of the person in relation to sports activities. Paragraph 4: sums up the recommendation. c

Review p20 1

a 3 b 8 c 4 d 1 e 6 f 7 g 2 h 5

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a b c d

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a luck

b honest

c realistic

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a stroke b draw c out

d with e no f take

g beginner’s h push

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1 2 3 4 5

tactful logical caring thoughtful

behalf applied down gets used

e f g h

6 7 8 9 10

with serve as times have

cautious enthusiastic practical inventive

11 12 13 14

comes more opinion/view hesitation

Dear Sir or Madam To whom it may concern I am writing to you on behalf of … I have known … for … years. I have no hesitation in recommending him/her (for the post). Yours faithfully
