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Unit 1Words to noteAirwave 22Ambience 6Blockbuster 13Bombard 10Consumer 3Device 18Duration 16Fake 2Fraternity 1Front line 24Gigantic 20Jury 9Modulation 5Petty 25Pterodactyl 11Realistic 23Sexist 21Squeak 4Striking 8Subconscious 7Swish 12Swoop 14Trolley 17Unsung 19Via 15Understanding the textPart A: Comprehending the text1. Most voice-over artists work in advertising. They provide the voice for the images used to sell a product.2. They must have a good voice and be good actors. They must be able to modulate their voice.3. The pay can be good but it is not easy to find work.4. Its finding work. You do not become famous even if your voice is good! Nobody knows what a voice-over artist is or what he does. You have to strike a balance between finding work and over-exposing your voice.Part C: Summarizing the textMajor ThemesDetails1Importance of voice in communicationMale or female? The voice must create the correct mood for the product.The way the message is delivered is important (stress, intonation).2Suggestions for delivering global messagesFind a message that is relevant to every audience, which everybody can understand.Make sure the translation is good.3Qualities of a voice-over artistYou must have the ability to control your voice.You must be confident in front of a -microphone.4Good points of the professionIts good money It gives you self-satisfaction-your voice is well-known!5Bad points of the professionIts difficult to find work. You dont get well-known.Nobody knows what you do.Developing your skillsPart A: Identifying theme markersLocationsTheme Markers(line 8)this is because(line 35)for example(line 41)to start with( line 41)then(line 48)to illustrate this point more clearly(line 59)for instance(lines 60)on the other hand(line 64)apart from(Line 88)also(Line 88)interestingly enough(Line 106)what I mean is(Lines 111 - 112)and becauseTheme MarkersMeanings1so fara brief summary of what has gone before2on the other handa contrary viewpoint, different from what has gone before3at worstfollowed by the worst possible situation4worse stilla situation which is even worse than the one which has been described before5alternativelygiving you another point of view6surprisinglyfollowed by a statement that is surprising, unexpected7overall, then, there seems to befollowed by a kind of conclusion8if we now turn tointroducing a different subject9in conclusionperhaps a summary of the arguments which have gone before and a conclusion drawn from them10in other wordsanother way of expressing the same thingBlank-fillings11-8-3-6-5-10-7-9-2-1-4Extending your VocabularyPart A: Adverbs for making commentsCommentsAdverbsIt is clear.apparently/obviously (clearly)It is certain.absolutely/definitely (certainly)It is not surprising.unexpectedly (unsurprisingly)It is interestingintriguingly/remarkably (interestingly)It is probable.almost certainly/most likely (probably)It is lucky.fortunately (luckily)It is unlucky.unfortunately/regrettably (unluckily)There is no doubt.undeniably/unquestionably(undoubtedly/without a doubt)Part B: Words related to sound1. grumbling2. laugh3. stammered4. sizzling5. murmuring6. giggling7. whistling8. whispered9. shout10. bangingUnit 2Words to noteCompanion 6Coward 14Disgrace 20Disorderly 10Drag 1Dramatist 11Duke 3Enmity 17Flesh 2Funeral 9Guilt 4Heartbroken 22Mask 8Nobleman 5Permanently 21Poison 12Rotting 16Rude 15Stick 13Swallow 19Tomb 7Tragedy 18Understanding the textPart A: Comprehending the text1. m2. e3. i4. j5. g6. h7. d8. b9. l10. a11. n12. c13. k14. fPart B: Summarizing the textCategoriesDetails1Background of the storyCapulets vs Montagues; history of enmity Romeo and Juliet fall in love and in trying to come together they die tragically.2Main charactersRomeo, Juliet Tybalt, (Mercutio)3Causes of the tragedyenmity between familiescharacter of TybaltRomeo did not get the message.strength of love between Romeo and Juliet4Significant eventsparty Tybalts provocation of Mercutio and Romeo followed by fightRonzeos reactionPrinces decision to banish Romeothe message5Turning pointTybalts provocation of Mercutio and Romeo6EndingRomeo mistakenly thinks that Juliet is dead and so kills himself; Juliet sees that he is dead and kills herself.Part C: Interpreting the textPeopleLifeShakespeares attitudeLove is strong. Some people are full of hatred.Pride is a dangerous emotion.You cant control everything. The peaceful approach is not always the best. The path of love is not always easy.Things are not always as they appear.Deception can be very dangerous.What message(s) does the writer want to convey? Write your answers in the box provided.The tent has several themes relating to pride, family honor, revenge, etc. The question of whether love or hatred is the more powerful emotion is also introduced. Students might pick on one or more of these themes and explain, with examples from the text, what the writer was trying to make us consider.Developing your skillsPart A: Identifying references (Pronouns)SentencesWords Referred to1if They allow such an insult as this to pass, Their whole family will be disgraced . (lines 19-20)a)Italians b)Italians2When at last he found him with his cousin Mercutio, he insulted him, trying to anger him and make him fight. (lines 63-66)c) Tybaltd)Romeoe) Tybaltf) Romeog)Romeoh)Romeo3He would tell him to come to the tomb and find her after the funeral, so that they could run away together secretly. ( lines 98 - 100)i)Father Laurencej)Romeok)Julietl) Romeo and JulietPart B: Identifying connection among sentencesSentencesThemesDetails1The story of Romeo and Juliet began when one day the whole of the Capulet family were holding a party. (lines 36 - 37)Romeo and JulietCapulet.family holding a party2Everyone was dancing and eating and having a good time. (line 37)everyonehaving a good timeExtending your vocabularyPart A: Words expressing feelings of sadness and angerFeelings of SadnessFeelings of AngerExamples from textOther words from listYour examplesgrief sadheartbroken dejected bluemournful miserabledowngloomydismalangryhatredenmityfury animositylividmad iratecrossincensedPart B: Adjectives describing peopleCharacterAppearancepeaceful, (afraid), foolish, ignorant, proud, cowardly, sensible, angry, happyyoung, dead, rottingUnit 3Words to noteBoxer 9Buttock 14Cardiovascular 1Commitment 20Contribute 7Core 16Ease off 4Endurance 13Flexibility 23Foundation 27Intensity 2Jazz 5Lean 18Miraculous 12Physiotherapist 3Post-natal 11Posture 17Practitioner 28Priority 25Promote 6Restore 26Spinal 10Stability 8Tone 15Trunk 21Waist 19Well-being 24Yoga 22Understanding the textPart A: Interpreting the textAnswer the following questions as fully as possible.1. What type of text is this? (The answer is in bold.) a) A response to a letter which asks questions about fitness. b) An advertising leaflet/brochure. c) An article describing methods of keeping fit. d) An extract from a textbook on health and fitness.2. Briefly give reasons for your answer to question 1. The tone and style of the text, especially the rhetorical questions; the last paragraph; the constant use of the word offers. 3. The sub-headings of this passage are all questions. Who is asking these questions?They are asked by a potential customer of the health club except the last one, which is asked by the health club.4. One of the sub-headings of the text is missing. Try to think of a suitable sub-heading-remember it needs to be a question. Write it in the appropriate space in the text. (This answer may vary slightly, but all answers obviously need to reflect what is contained in the text that follows.) One possible answer may be: Can anybody do it?Part B: Comprehending the textIn not more than one sentence for each, briefly answer each of the questions asked in the sub-headings of the text.1. Whats it all about?People are more aware of the importance of keeping their body healthy, but this is not easy, so gym clubs are becoming popular. 2. What is Pilates?It is an exercise system used by some famous people, which is safe and makes you healthy and fit. 3. Can anyone do it?Yes, because there are many different options, which are designed to suit each individual. 4. What else do you offer?Apart from the regular fitness and exercise lessons, we offer other, slightly different options. 5. What makes you so different? The fact that our approach is based on the needs of each individual.6. What more do you need to know? Your first class is free, so contact us now.Developing your skillsRhetorical questionsDo we all want to be fitter, stronger, healthier? Do we all want to live happier lives? Of course we do! . Function: bWhat the text might be about: How to be fitter, stronger, healthier and live longer, happier lives.Shall I compare thee to a summers day?Function: aWhat the text might be about:Comparing someone, probably a female to a summers day. (The quotation is from Shakespeare- you could ask the students whether they recognize the style after Unit 2!)Why do people never learn from their mistakes? Why does humanity continue to destroy the natural resources of this wonderful planet at such an alarming rate?Function: cWhat the text might be about: The damage to the environment caused by mankinds lack of concern for it. Perhaps a list of previous mistakes made by mankind, which caused serious damage to the planet.Have you ever thought about what life would be like now if there was no such thing as oil?Function: dWhat the text might be about: Potential energy sources to replace oil-possibly an article in praise of alternative energy sources.Now write a sentence (or two) containing a rhetorical question to introduce each of the following topics. Try to use each of the different functions listed above at least once. Indicate which function you are using in brackets after each sentence.The worlds ever-increasing populationWhen will mankind realise that enough is enough? Will mankind ever realise that the planet cannot support an infinite number of people? (a)A ghost storyHave you ever seen anybody walking around with his head under his arm? Do you ever lie awake at night and hear strange noises coming from empty rooms? (a)A text explaining how to increase your vocabularyHave you ever stopped in the middle of a sentence because you couldnt find a word? Did you ever wish that you knew every word in existence? (b)A passage suggesting ways of becoming wealthierDo you sometimes wish that you could buy anything that you wanted? Do you sometimes see something and just wish that you had enough money to buy it? (d)An advertisement for vitamin supplement tabletsDo you ever feel tired at the end of the day and think that there is something wrong with you? Dont you wish that you had more energy to do the things you really want to do? (b)A text outlining the problem of global warmingHas it come to your attention that there are more natural disasters happening in the world lately? Have you ever asked yourself why there are.? (c)Extending your vocabularyPart A: Word groupsActivityFacility/EquipmentPhysical AttributeexercisePilatesyogadanceaerobicstai chiballetdancercisestretche.g. jogging rowing tap/belly dancing weight liftingmat studiofitballgyme.g. dumbbells/weights steps rowing/cycling machine hoopslimattractivefitnessstrengthflexibilitystabilitybalancemobilityposturewell-beingendurancerelaxedrefreshedconfidenceshapee.g. poweragilitygraceathleticismNow add at least three more words of your own to each column of the table above.Choose two words from each column and use them in sentences of your own.1. I enjoy jogging; it makes me feel good.2. Pilates is a new form of fitness exercise.3. Weight lifters use dumbbells to develop their muscles.4. Fitball is a new exercise proposed by Pilates.5. Ballet dancers must have very good flexibility. 6. Lots of exercise keeps you slim.Part B: Prefix: ante- and anti-Ante-Anti-roomchamber scriptdateaircraftbioticbodydoteclockwiseinflammatoryChoose two words from each column and use them in sentences of your own.1. I had to wait to see the judge in his antechamber.2. The cold weather antedated their departure from the country.3. I was ill and the doctor gave nice some antibiotics.4. You should always carry a general snake antidote when walking in the hills. Unit 4 Words to noteCabinet (2); cape (12); cellar (19); chapel (7); choir (15); comics (23); cricket (10); dean (1); disintegrate (21); dismantle (4); donation (17); don (16); dummy (3); monarchy (5); pole (22); porter (13); prank (20); reverie (14); rivalry (18); rugby (11); sight (6); spire (9); tricky (8); Understanding the textPart A: Comprehending the textFact Sheet:1） The oldest university in the world;2） twelfth; 3） each specializes in a particular subject;4） and 90% of them come from public schools;5） Littlewood Pools;6） bikes;7） female;8） the sons are not allowed to walk on the grass;Proof-read version:1) which is one of the oldest universities in the world;2) thirteenth;3) none of them specialize in a particular subject;4) 90% of them used to come from public schools;5) the managing director of Littlewood Pools;6) cars;7) all8) only the dons are allowed to walk on the grass;Part B: Summarizing the textPastPresent- Large percentage of public school students- More places for students from state schools- Students offered places because they were good at sports- students accepted on academic merit only- Sports teams were better- sports teams are not so good as they used to be- Donations came from the church- donations come from any successful business ownersDeveloping your skillsPart A: Identifying informal languageInformal TonesExamples1Short formWhys it called Cambridge then, Uncle Dave? (Paragraph 3) 2Incomplete sentenceOK; tricky one this Tom! ( Paragraph 4) 3Question tagsYes, but their rugby and cricket teams are not as good, are they? (Paragraph 12)4Phrasal verbsTom didnt have a clue! (Paragraph 16)5Commonly used verbsHe would have to get a bike (Paragraph 15) 6Colloquial vocabulary/ expressions but he wanted to wind Uncle Dave up! (Paragraph 15) 7Simpler sentence structures Thats not fair! (Paragraph 11) Part B：Identifying writers biasImportant Information Unavailable Writers Purpose of Writing - information about exams- day-to-day life, lectures, lessons, etc.- no negative information, such as how hard the work is, how expensive it is, etc.- numbers of students per college, accommodation detailsIn general, the writer is interested in describing the better aspects of Cambridge University, to make it interesting to Tom (and to the general reader). This information is conveyed in a conversation between family members, and so is informal; this register excludes a lot of formal information, which is therefore not available in the text. Besides, “Uncle Dave”, who gives a lot of the information, has fond memories of being at the university, so his stories are all positive.Extending your vocabularyPart A: Vocabulary in context ()Read; gown; formal hall; dean; dons; Part B: Vocabulary in context ()Studying Cambridge universityHead teacher;Public examinations;Examination resultThe river Cam; The spire of Great Saint Marys;Trinity College;Faculty;GraduatePart C: Colour words and places1. Cambridge blue (c); 2. Oxford blue (e); 3. Prussian blue (b); 4. magenta (a); 5. sienna (f); 6. turquoise (d);Unit 5 Words to note1. applicant (4); 2. arrogance (9); 3. boast (22); 4. competence (12); 5. compile (20); 6. convey (25); 7. despondent (18) 8. evaluation (14); 9. hesitant (6); 10. highlight (1); 11. impress (3); 12. initial (2); 13. integrity (24); 14. justified (17); 15. misconception (8); 16. mismatch (15); 17. motivation (5); 18. predominantly (11); 19. presumptuous (16); 20. probing (23); 21. recruiter (13); 22. secure (7); 23. validate (21); 24. vary (10); 25. verify (19); Understanding the textPart A: Comprehending the textYes: 1, 8; No: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10;Part B: Summarizing the textThree Major Components of Job ApplicationSuggestions from the Text1Application letterl e.g. use the appropriate tone and stylel focus on the readerl make the reader like youl simply highlight facts about your qualification or skills and let the reader interpret what that says about your abilities2Resume l present your personal information and tailor it to the specific post for which you are applyingl analyse carefully your own interests, skills and experience before writingl draw the employers attention to your strengthsl demonstrate to the employe