READINGS

ANSWERKEY

Unit 1

1 funny; sociable; talkative; generous.

2 2. Because hes with his friends. 3. No, he isnt. 4. He prefers playing doubles. 5. Hes very good at running. 6. When he cooks for his friends. 7. No, he doesnt. 8. Yes, he does.

Unit 2

1 2. park; 3. city centre.

2 2. Orange juice; 3. Popcorn; 4. Hes tall; 5. Between the trees; 6. Bark; 7. No; 8. The bus; 9. Fast; 10 A watch.

Unit 3

1 1. b; 2. a; 3. c.

2 2. Because people are studying or reading; 3. Your card; 4. Two; 5. On the platform; 6. Because you might miss your stop; 7. Make a list; 8. A basket; 9. A coin.

Unit 4

1 b

2 2. Four; 3. The guitar; 4. In China; 5. In Shanghai; 6. Two months; 7. Relatives; 8. In Britain; 9. Pull; 10 Chinese.

Unit 5

1 mobile phone

2 2. He thought it was strange; 3. No, he didnt; 4. A beep; 5. He sent a message / He replied; 6. Finsbury; 7. Yes, he did; 8. A girl.

Unit 6

1 2. a; 3. d; 4. b.

2 2. Yes, at times; 3. Because the wind was blowing; 4. T-shirts and shorts; 5. Beth; 6. Dark clouds; 7. Because they didnt want to get wet; 8. Come on!; 9. That they had gone to the swimming pool.

Unit 7

1 gymnast

2 2. Fast food; 3. Yes, he does; 4. He must be ready/stretch his muscles; 5. Legs, arms, neck, back, and stomach; 6. Flexible; 7. In the weight room; 8. Quite technical.

Unit 8

1 1. b; 2. c; 3. a.

2 2. No, she isnt; 3. A book about extra-terrestrials; 4. To the country; 5. Yes, they did; 6. Strange lights and mysterious sounds; 7. Hes telepathic; 8. Thursday; 9. No, he isnt.

Unit 9

1 b

2 2. Glastonbury; 3. Four; 4. Three; 5. In record shops or on the Internet; 6. At the festival campsite; 7. Keeping clean; 8. Had a shower.

Unit 10

1 Helen Finds a Bargain

2 2. Her boyfriend, Steve; 3. No, they didnt; 4. A top or a jacket; 5. No, he didnt; 6. Yes, it was; 7. Because there was a sign that said Special Discount Prices; 8. 8 pounds; 9. Because he was given a CD as a present.

Unit 11

1 Answers will vary.

2 1. Hes going to watch a video and eat pizza; 2. About six; 3. To study for an exam; 4. Hes going to play chess; 5. No; 6. Yes, he does; 7. Judith; 8. No, she isnt; 9. Yes, she is; 10 Sam.

Unit 12

1 The most ecological is Nathalie. The least ecological is Noel.

2 2. Nathalie; 3. Kim; 4. Noel; 5. Batteries; 6. Because if she doesnt, theyll cut down more trees; 7. To protest against companies that damage the environment; 8. No, only sometimes.