Roadmap B1+ · Unit 8

8A

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Vocabulary + Grammar

8A · The Environment

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Environment vocab First conditional even if / in case / unless

0 / 40 pts

🌿 Environment

⚙ First Conditional

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1Match the sentence halves.

Matched: 0 / 6

2Complete the text with the words in the box.

climate changeconsuming die outfloods natural disasterspollution recyclereproducingwaste

1. The number of around the world has been increasing.

2. Some scientists think this increase has been caused by .

3. We are so much gas and oil.

4. We must paper, plastic and glass.

5. We must look at that we can't recycle.

6. Many tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans — this causes .

7. This stops sea plants and animals from .

8. This may cause some species to .

3Match words 1–8 with definitions a–h.

Matched: 0 / 6

4Choose the correct alternatives (even if / in case / unless).

1. "We should recycle more things, ___ it's a big challenge."

2. "We might slow down climate change ___ everyone makes changes to the way we behave."

3. "People in the area will need to move out of their homes ___ there's a flood."

4. "Nothing is going to improve ___ we do something about global warming now."

5. "This species will die out ___ we help to protect it."

6. "We'll consume less energy ___ we turn the lights off when we leave a room."

5Complete with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. If we use natural energy from the sun and wind, we as much pollution. (not cause)

2. Even if we change our habits today, there a huge problem to solve. (still/be)

3. We the amount of carbon dioxide in the air if we get rid of our car. (might/reduce)

4. We energy if we turn off the computer when not using it. (save)

5. Some plants and animals even if we do everything we can to protect them. (might/die out)

6. I back in the house in case there's another earthquake. (should/not go)

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8B

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Grammar + Vocabulary

8B · Character

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whatever / whoever / whenever however / wherever Character adjectives

0 / 35 pts

⚙ Whatever/Whoever etc.

🤝 Character Vocab

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2Choose the correct option a, b or c.

1. "___ you go in the world, you should try to make friends."

2. "Fotis always smiles ___ he sees me."

3. "You can't change people, ___ much you want to."

4. "Can ___ borrowed my pen please return it?"

5. "You should do your best, ___ the situation."

6. "Try to speak the local language, ___ country you're in."

3Complete with whatever, whoever, whenever, wherever or however.

1. You should always stay calm, difficult that might be sometimes.

2. Ben lacks confidence he has to talk in public.

3. You should tell him the truth, happens.

4. he is in the world, Hari gets invited to parties.

5. you do, it won't upset him.

6. I'll never forget you, much I try.

7. I try to call him, it goes directly to voicemail.

4Complete the missing words in the sentences.

1. Tom is politically active and hopes to stand next month's election. He's politically .

2. He follows his news blog because the information is usually .

3. James was accused of being because he doesn't have any foreign workers at his company.

4. I'd like to be a comedian but I lack a bit of on stage.

5. When you disagree with someone, it's important to stay and explain your point of view.

6. My colleague is very kind and always to help me with my work.

7. I thought Sara was nice, but she's actually a bit .

8. My brother is very — he did extremely well in his last exam.

5Complete the text with the words in the box.

activedifficultgenerous patientreliablestrict sweettalented

1. My sister is 17. She's very , so she's got a lot of friends.

2. She's a singer in a band and she's quite .

3. My sister can be a bit sometimes because she always has to get her own way.

4. My brother is 22. He's very politically .

5. He's with his time and money.

6. My dad is very — when we were growing up, he didn't let us do anything.

7. My mum always listens to me — she's very .

8. I know she'll always be there for me — she's very .

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8C

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Vocabulary + Grammar

8C · Life Events

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Life events vocab Time conjunctions once / until / as soon as / when / after

0 / 35 pts

💍 Life Events

⚙ Time Conjunctions

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1Match the sentence halves.

Matched: 0 / 6

2Complete the text with the words in the box.

birthgraduatedmarried mortgagepregnantpartner retiredtogether

1. My name is Martin. I've just from my job as an architect.

2. I've paid off my and I'm looking forward to spending more time with my partner.

3. I met Jessie three years after I from university.

4. We fell in love and decided to start a family. She got straightaway.

5. She gave to our daughter, Grace, in 1983.

6. Jessie and I have never got , but we've been living for nearly 40 years now!

3Match words 1–8 with definitions and write the correct noun form.

1. The end of a person or animal's life:

2. The period of a person's life after they stop working:

3. An agreement to marry someone:

4. What happens when two people decide to live apart:

5. The legal end of a marriage:

6. The period when a baby grows in a female's body:

7. The relationship between a husband and wife:

8. A ceremony for students when they finish university:

4Choose the correct alternatives (time conjunctions).

1. "___ I've retired, I'm going to go travelling for a while."

2. "___ as he saw her, he decided he wanted to marry her."

3. "I hadn't lived with a partner ___ I got married." (= before the time I got married)

4. "___ I've graduated, I'm going to get a job in London."

5. "I'm staying in Berlin ___ my graduation and then I'm going to New York."

5Complete with the correct verb or noun form.

1. Josh in Mexico last Monday. (arrive)

2. After she , Sally will look for a flat of her own. (graduate)

3. My parents moved abroad after they from their jobs. (retire)

4. She announced her after she finished school. (announce → noun)

5. They were looking forward to their and starting their new life. (marry → noun)

6. Dan is to Australia as soon as he finishes school. (move)

7. Once I my mortgage, I'm going to retire. (pay off)

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8D

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Functional Language + Listening

8D · Making Phone Calls

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Phone call language Voicemail phrases Listening: Maria the author

0 / 30 pts

💬 Phone Language

📢 Listening T/F

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1Choose the correct alternatives.

1. "Hello. Thank you for ___/calling Nymans and Sons."

2. "You're ___/over to Richard."

3. "B: I'm ___ from you today." (= talking to you)

4. "I have a ___/problem with some of the items that were delivered."

5. "I wondered ___/unless I could send them back."

6. "OK, please ___/keep the line while I put you through to them."

2Complete the voicemails with words in the box.

extensioninterestedknow reachedringingtowondered

1. Hello, you've Pedro's Car Repair Shop.

2. My name is Christina Franco — I'm in the job I saw advertised in the paper for a waitress.

3. You're through Dormans and Co. If you know the number you require, please dial it now.

4. This is Valerie Marks — I if the bike you advertised is still for sale.

2Listening: Maria the author — radio interview. True or False?

Context: Maria is a published author speaking on a radio programme about her life and career.

2Choose the correct option a, b or c.

1. Where and when was Maria born?

2. What was the name of her first book?

3. What book did she win her first prize for?

4. How many children did she have with her first husband?

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R/W

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Reading + Writing

Reading & Writing

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Questionnaire: what sort of friend are you? Formal vs informal language Wedding invitation writing

0 / 30 pts

📖 Reading

✍ Writing

✓ Check

1Read the questionnaire. Choose the best title.

The best title for this article is ___

3Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?

6Match the words with definitions 1–8.

Matched: 0 / 6

3Find formal or informal phrases in the texts.

1. Formal for "We'll have dinner":

2. Informal for "Thank you for the invitation":

3. Formal for "If you have any special dietary requirements":

4. Informal for "I'd be delighted to attend":

5. Formal for "I don't eat meat":

4Choose the correct alternatives in this formal invitation.

1. "You are ___ invited/We invite you to the Haymans & Sons summer party on 18 May."

2. "The summer party is held/We have a party each year to celebrate the success of the business."

3. "Drinks will be served/You will get a drink at 6.30 p.m."

4. "Please dress formal/wear smart clothes."

5. "If you need/Should you require any specific access, then please include this in your RSVP."

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Unit 8 — Connect