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UNIT 5 Review and extension (Student's Book, p. 66): Answer Key

1 GRAMMAR a 1 Cities are likely to become more dangerous over the next 50 years. 2 There's a chance (that) scientists will find a way to delay the ageing process soon. 3 The Alliance Party could well win the election. 4 There are bears in this forest, but you are unlikely to see one. b 1 have retired 2 be working 3 have had 4 have saved 5 have got 6 have had 7 be living 2 VOCABULARY a 1 realistic 2 well-organised 3 sympathetic 4 adventurous 5 critical 6 reliable b 1 unreliable 2 insensitive 3 irresponsible 4 thoughtless 5 disorganised / badly organised 6 unrealistic 3 WORDPOWER a 1 part of a person's character 2 group or team 3 point of view b 1 side by side 2 on your side 3 look on the bright side 4 on the side 5 see the funny side 6 to one side 7 from side to side c 1 From side to side 2 Side by side.

UNIT 4 Review and extension (Student's Book, p. 54): Answer Key

1 GRAMMAR a 1 I used to be a nurse, but now I work for a pharmaceutical company. 2 I no longer do shift work now. 3 When I was a nurse I would sometimes sleep in, but now I always get up early. 4 I don't take my lunch to work any more because there's a cafeteria at the pharmaceutical company. 5 I used to wear a uniform in my old job, but now I wear my own clothes. 6 I no longer have to deal with difficult patients now. 7 I'm much happier than I used to be. b wasn't allowed > had / was supposed (to do about two hours of homework ...) let > allowed (to talk to each other ...) ... we *were allowed to put up our hand ... weren't allowed > had / were supposed (to do some kind of physical exercise ...) supposed > made / let (us learn a musical instrument ...) 2 VOCABULARY a 1 by (too much activity) 2 on (my attitude) 3 in (sore muscles) 4 to (learning a new language) 5 of ( ... have made new friends) c 1 punishing 2 strict 3 tough 4 ardous 5 rigorous 6 tri...

Lesson 1B

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Unit 1 Lead-in & Lesson 1A

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PRESENTATION OF THE COURSE

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  English B2-1 Group: 17 Timetable:  Saturdays, from 09:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. Break time: from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. End of the class: 01:40 p.m. Coursebook: Doff, A., Thaine, C., et al. Empower B2 Upper Intermediate: Combo A with Digital Pack. Second Edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.   CALENDAR 2025B Unregistering due date:  Friday, 19 September. Holiday:  Saturday, 01 November. End of the course:  Saturday, 20 December. Dates of issue of academic records (for free):  from 12 to 16 January 2026. Winter holidays:  from 21 December to 06 January. ASSESSMENT The final grade will be the average of two midterm exams: 1st midterm exam (Units 1 to 3A): Saturday, 18 October. 2nd midterm exam (Units 3B to 5D): Saturday, 13 December. Passing grade: 8.0 points. 80% of attendance is required to sit exams. 5 consecutive absences cause dropping out. CLASS RULES You must attend the class with your coursebook. Your material has to be original...