Roadmap A2+ · Unit 6 · Lesson Path

Unit 6 — Future & Happiness

Happiness & will for predictions · make/do/have · Present continuous for future arrangements · Weekend activities & may/might · Leave a phone message · Listening · Reading · Writing

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6A
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Vocabulary + Grammar
6A · Happiness & will for predictions
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Happiness: sense of humour, keep fit, earn... will for predictions
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😊 Happiness
🔮 will
✓ Check
1Choose the correct alternatives.
Stella: When I was a child, my parents spent a lot of time with me and my sister. We had a really happy life. My parents both had careers, but we weren't a rich family. We had a small house and only a little garden. It was a life. When I leave university and get a job, I want my life to be the same.

Richard: When I finish university, the first thing I'll do is look for a job so I can lots of money. My career is very important to me, so I will work hard. I don't a lot of interests, so I don't need to have a lot of time.

Laura: When I leave university, I would like to work in a gym. I think it's important for people to keep . I can help them to eat and have healthy lives.
2Match the phrases in bold with definitions a–h.
1. We have the same sense of humour! · 2. It's important to eat well. · 3. I want time for a happy family life. · 4. I have a busy social life. · 5. Life is better if you have a lot of interests. · 6. I want a good career. · 7. She goes to the gym to keep fit. · 8. He wants to earn lots of money.
Matched: 0 / 8
3Put the words in brackets in the correct place to complete the predictions (drag chips). In the future, ...
1. people have telephones in their houses. (won't)
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2. people will healthier because of new sports technology. (be)
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3. I don't people will use paper money. (think)
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4. I think people only use public transport. (will)
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5. people will more free time. (have)
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6. I think we travel more. ('ll)
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7. won't eat so much meat. (people)
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8. I think people will drive to work. (don't)
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4Complete the sentences with will or won't and the verbs in brackets.
1. I don't want to go to the party alone. It (be) fun on my own.
2. I need to save some money for my holiday. It (be) expensive.
3. We need to recycle our plastic or the problem (get) worse.
4. I don't want to watch that film. I don't think I (enjoy) it.
5. I won't take my umbrella because I don't think it (rain) later.
6. You shouldn't eat so much fast food. You (stay) healthy.
7. The transport in Paris is great. You (have) problems travelling.
5Correct the mistake in each prediction — type the correct phrase.
e.g. People will to work longer hours. → will work
1. People will to work longer hours. →
2. People no will work in offices. →
3. I think will it be hard to relax at the weekends. →
4. It'll being more difficult to find a job. →
5. I think people will doing more than one job. →
6. I no think we'll have much free time. →
7. People willn't spend a lot of time with their families. →
✓6A Self-check

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6B
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Vocabulary + Grammar
6B · make, do, have & Present continuous for future
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make, do, have phrases Present continuous for future arrangements
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📝 make/do/have
📆 Future plans
✓ Check
1Complete the phrases with make, do or have.
1. an appointment
2. a day off
3. an excuse
4. a cake
5. a meeting
6. (some) cooking
7. lunch
8. (some) shopping
9. a haircut
10. (some) housework
11. a meal
12. (some) exercise
13. a barbecue/picnic
14. (some) work
2Match the sentence halves.
Matched: 0 / 10
3Put the words in the correct order to make questions (drag chips).
1. Monday / you / Who / are / with / having / lunch / on?
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2. What / on / evening / doing / are / Friday / you?
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3. Are / you / the / office / in / working / on / Tuesday?
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4. going / When / the / are / gym / you / to?
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5. How / yoga / many / this / are / times / you / doing / week?
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6. dinner / mum / When / meeting / your / are / you / for?
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7. are / going / cinema / you / Who / to / the / with?
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8. on / Are / you / Thursday / doing / anything?
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4Look at the diary. Then answer the questions in Exercise 3 using the present continuous.
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
06.30 do yoga
13.30–15.00 have lunch with Chris
19.00–23.00 go to the cinema with Sarah		 07.00 travel to Birmingham 06.30 do yoga
19.00 meet Mum for dinner		 have a day off 12.30 go to the gym
20.00 fly to Rome
Example: 1. Who are you having lunch with on Monday? → I'm having lunch with Chris on Monday.
2. What are you doing on Friday evening? →
3. Are you working in the office on Tuesday? →
4. When are you going to the gym? →
5. How many times are you doing yoga this week? →
6. When are you meeting your mum for dinner? →
7. Who are you going to the cinema with? →
8. Are you doing anything on Thursday? →
5Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box.
cookdogohaveleavemeetplaystart
1. What you tomorrow night?
2. We on holiday a week on Friday.
3. I a new course in June.
4. I dinner tonight. We're going to a restaurant.
5. Hurry up! The train in five minutes!
6. They an important meeting on 24th May.
7. We tennis three times next week.
8. Where you Paul tonight?
✓6B Self-check

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6C
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Vocabulary + Grammar
6C · Weekend activities & may / might
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do/go/play + activities may and might for possibility
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🎮 Activities
🤔 may/might
✓ Check
1Which verb goes with each word — do, go or play? (type do / go / play)
e.g. activities → do
1. cycling →
2. dancing/clubbing →
3. gardening →
4. homework →
5. in a band →
6. nothing →
7. shopping →
8. swimming →
9. video games →
10. volleyball →
11. yoga →
2Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
activitiesdogoingnothingplayingplaysrunningvideo gamesyoga
1. I love swimming in the sea when I'm on holiday.
2. Did you have to much homework when you were at school?
3. My friend Rob the guitar in a band.
4. I often shopping with my mum on Saturdays.
5. I love doing on Sundays. I sometimes stay in bed all day!
6. How often do you go at the weekend?
7. My friend Kim does every day — she's very fit!
8. I love playing with my friends. I usually win!
9. I do lots of in my free time. I like to keep busy.
10. I'm really tired because I went at six o'clock this morning.
3Put the words in brackets in the correct place to complete the sentences (drag chips).
1. You shouldn't order too much food because you not finish it! (might)
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2. I didn't study very hard, so I might pass the exam. (not)
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3. When I leave university, I do some travelling. (might)
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4. I want to do some exercise this weekend, but I not have enough time. (may)
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5. It's going to be sunny tomorrow, so I might some gardening. (do)
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6. My back is hurting a lot, so I go to the doctor. (might)
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7. I want to see the new horror film, but my friends may want to. (not)
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8. I might a barbecue this weekend. (have)
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4Complete the sentences with the positive or negative form of the words in brackets.
e.g. I might not (might) go out tonight, I'm quite tired.
1. (might) go for a walk later if I finish work early.
2. English grammar is quite difficult, but this book (may) help me.
3. Let's get there early because there (may) be a long queue.
4. I don't think we should watch that film. We (may) enjoy it.
5. I want to get fit, so I (might) try a yoga class at the new gym.
6. We have theatre tickets for this evening, but we (might) go.
7. The weather looks OK now, but it (may) rain later.
5Rewrite the sentences. Replace the underlined words with may/might (not).
e.g. Maybe I will see you later. → I might see you later.
1. It's possible that I won't have time to see you today. →
2. Maybe it won't rain tomorrow. →
3. Perhaps John doesn't like spicy food. →
4. It's possible that I will do some cooking tonight. →
5. Maybe the shop will be open late tomorrow. →
6. I am not sure if it's a good idea. →
7. Perhaps I will go dancing this weekend. →
✓6C Self-check

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6D
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Functional Language
6D · Leave a phone message
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This is a message for... / Can you call me back?
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📞 Messages
✓ Check
1Put the words in brackets in the correct order to complete the voice messages (drag chips).
Message 1: Hello. This is Michael Andrews from the hair salon.
1. (a / This / is / for / message / Mrs Davis)
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I'm really sorry
2. (have / appointment / but / cancel / I / to / your)
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3. (back / Call / me / on)
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this number, and we can make another appointment for next week.
Message 2: Hi Jeanne, it's Sarah here.
4. (tell / I'm / to / calling / you)
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about my date last night! Can you call me
5. (get / back / this / when / you)
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Message 3: Hello, dear,
6. (your / is / mother / this)
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I'm calling
7. (about / calling / I'm)
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your sister's party.
8. (Give / a / call / me)
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when you have time.
Message 4: Hi John, it's Mohammed.
9. (I'm / about / to / you / calling / remind / lunch tomorrow)
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I know you're at work now, but
10. (when / me / you're / text / free)
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2Complete the voice messages with the verbs in the box.
callcallingcancelgiveisletremind
Hi. This 1 Nora. I'm really sorry but I have to 2 dinner tonight. My son is sick, so I'm staying at home. Please text me to 3 me know you got this message. Thanks, and sorry!

Hello. This is a message for Mr Jacobs from Harley Street Dentist's. I'm calling to 4 you about your appointment at 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Can you 5 me back if you need to cancel this appointment? Thank you.

Hi, it's me. I'm 6 to see how you are. I know you're busy at the moment, but 7 me a call when you have time. OK, bye!
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6E
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Listening + Reading + Writing
6E · Unit 6 Skills
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Listening: countries with the happiest people Reading: how successful people spend free time Writing: a busy blog post
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🎧 Listening
📖 Reading
✍️ Writing
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1Listen to a radio programme about countries with the happiest people. Put the countries in order.
Australia, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland
1st.
2nd.
3rd.
4th.
5th.
2Listen again. Choose the correct alternatives.
1. Australia has good .
2. Australians their government.
3. In Sweden, good.
4. percent of Swiss people said they were happy.
5. Norway is good for .
6. Canada is very .
3aComplete the sentences with the names of the countries.
1. has very little pollution.
2. Seventy-five percent of people in have a job.
3. There is good education in Sweden and in .
4. People in are very healthy.
5. There is good weather in .
6. Ninety-three percent said they were happy living in .
7. is a safe country to have a family.
8. Crime is very low in .
9. In , many people like their government.
10. is a good country for skiing.
1Read the article. Match headings a–e with paragraphs 1–5 (type the letter).
a) They do charity work · b) They spend time with friends and family · c) They do exercise · d) They have hobbies · e) They read
Paragraph 1.
Paragraph 2.
Paragraph 3.
Paragraph 4.
Paragraph 5.
2Read the article again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
3Read the article again. Answer the questions (short answer).
1. When we read, what can we learn about?
2. What does improving your vocabulary help you do?
3. How often do successful people do exercise?
4. Which two hobbies does the writer talk about?
5. How can hobbies help us with work?
6. Why do successful people sometimes work for free?
7. What happens if we only think about ourselves and our work?
8. What is as important as time at work?
4Find words in the text to match definitions 1–5.
1. make better (paragraph 1)
2. often (paragraph 2)
3. a short rest from work (paragraph 3)
4. the people in the area where you live (paragraph 4)
5. unhappy because you are not with other people (paragraph 5)
1Read Michelle's blog post. What is her problem?
2Read the text again. Answer the questions (short answer).
1. Where does Michelle study?
2. Why is she stressed?
3. Why did she do a lot of housework last week?
4. Why is she going to meet her teacher?
5. What is happening on Friday?
6. How can Michelle improve her situation?
3aRead the sentences about how to organise your writing. Choose the correct alternatives.
1. It's better to write in .
2. When you use paragraphs, your ideas are .
3. Each paragraph usually has .
4. The first sentence in a paragraph usually .
5. The other sentences in a paragraph often .
4Match each paragraph (1–4) with its main idea.
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✍️Prepare & Write
Think about how busy your life is at the moment. Make notes: How busy is your life? What were the last few weeks like? What are your plans? Do you want to be busier or less busy? Then write your blog post, organising the information in paragraphs. Student's own answer — not auto-scored.