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2 Sports and leisure Reading: Working with vocabulary: Synonyms and pronouns | Understanding structure | Multiple matching: A champion sailor ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Listening: Predicting vocabulary | Understanding paraphrase | Speaker matching: Time for me time!.................... 28 School and education Reading: Predicting content | Dealing with the distractors in multiple choice tasks | Multiple choice: My life at a UK boarding school .............................................................................................................................. 8 Listening: Dealing with the question stem in multiple choice tasks | Dealing with the distractors in multiple choice tasks | Multiple choice: Who needs school? ................................................................................................ 31 Nutrition and health Reading: Skimming | Working with vocabulary: Synonyms and pronouns | Understanding structure | Multiple matching: A day in the life of a personal trainer........................................................................................................... 12 Listening: Dealing with the question stem in multiple choice tasks | Dealing with the distractors in multiple choice tasks | Multiple choice: Taking care of yourself at university ............................................................... 34 Communication and relationships Reading: Predicting content | Answering multiple choice questions | Multiple choice: Teenagers, technology and texting ...................................................................................................................... 16 Listening: Predicting vocabulary | Understanding paraphrase | Speaker matching: Me and my BFF ...................................................................................................................................................... 38 Rules, laws and regulations Reading: Understanding main ideas and supporting details | Using paraphrase | True/False/Justification: Parenting styles around Europe ........................................................................................................... 20 Listening: Understanding the main idea and supporting details | Working with vocabulary | Matching sentence halves: Rules don’t always rule! ..................................................................................................................... 41 Transport and tourism Reading: Identifying keywords and locating information | Using paraphrase | Four-word sentence completion: School on the road ................................................................................................................... 24 Listening: Predicting vocabulary | Understanding the main idea and supporting details | Matching sentence halves: Where East meets West ..................................................................................................................... 44 Contents B1 | 5. Klasse READING 4–27 | LISTENING 28–48 Die Audio-Dateien und die Lösungen können auch mit Hilfe der QuickMedia App auf Ihrem Smartphone abgerufen werden. Der Code unter dem Lautsprecher-Symbol führt zu den Audio-Dateien im Internet. Geben Sie den Code einfach in das Suchfeld auf www.oebv.at ein. Diese Linie kennzeichnet Aufgaben, die Sie mit den Formaten der standardisierten Reifeprüfung vertraut machen. 2ik3g7 15 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
3 B1+ | 6. Klasse READING 48–67 | LISTENING 68–80 Arts and culture Reading: Keywords, paraphrase, locating information | Working with vocabulary | Matching statements to texts: What’s on in the galleries of Europe? . .................................................................................. 48 Listening: Identifying key information | Working with vocabulary | Four-word answers: Riverdance’s 25th anniversary show.............................................................................................................. 68 Traditions, trends and lifestyles Reading: Understanding literal and implied meaning | Working with vocabulary | True/False/Justification: Is there a place for fairy tales in the modern world?. .................................................................. 52 Listening: Understanding the main idea and supporting details | Working with vocabulary | Four-word sentence completion: Customs and traditions around the world ..................................................................... 70 Nature and the environment Reading: Working with vocabulary | Four-word answers: Ecotourism – an increasingly popular kind of tourism .............................................................................................................................................................................. 56 Listening: Working with vocabulary | Dealing with the distractors in multiple choice tasks | Multiple choice: Global environmental issues .................................................................................................................................. 72 The English-speaking world/Intercultural issues Reading: Working with vocabulary | Matching statements to texts: Regional differences in spoken English across the UK .................................................................................................................................................................. 59 Listening: Inferring meaning | Working with vocabulary | Four-word sentence completion: How 2020 changed Hollywood forever ................................................................................................................................................. 75 Media Reading: Understanding implied meaning | Working with vocabulary | True/False/Justification: Why we need hopeful news ...................................................................................................................................................................... 62 Listening: Working with vocabulary | Expressing negative ideas | Speaker matching: News from around the globe .................................................................................................................................................................... 77 Science and technology Reading: Understanding structure | Multiple matching: The rise of artificial intelligence ................................................ 65 Listening: Working with vocabulary | Understanding details | Matching sentence halves: The life of a GP in England ........................................................................................................................................................................ 79 Ihr Weg zu den Audio-Dateien, Lösungen und Transcripts: mit der QuickMedia App direkt am Smartphone, oder auf www.oebv.at mit dem Code 2ik3g7 (für B1) bzw. 2i7np9 (für B1+) abrufen Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
4 Working with vocabulary: Synonyms and pronouns When you see a new text for the first time, you should read through it quickly to get an idea of what it’s about. This is called skimming and it gives you the main idea of the text. Then you should examine the text more closely, looking at the vocabulary and the structure. To make their texts more interesting, writers prefer not to repeat words. They connect ideas in their writing by using synonyms (expressions which mean the same thing as another expression) or pronouns (small words that avoid repeating an earlier word). Circle the correct synonym for the bold expressions. 1 Rosa became a member of the golf club last year. She joined / mixed in April. 2 Leah wasn’t able to concentrate during the chess game – she was very pleased / distracted. 3 Most people at the meeting agreed that there would be many benefits to having a new sports centre. They made a list of the problems / advantages. 4 Josh typically spends about three hours a day using social media, but his father, by the time / on average, spends only an hour online. 5 The people who ran in the marathon were of all ages. All the participants / opponents were given a medal. 1 Choose the correct pronoun for the following sentences. 1 Sam has already played for two professional football teams. Both of them / they are in London. 2 The competitors thought the new obstacle course was very tough. They said it / which was one of the hardest they’d ever seen. 3 While doing many sports, people have to wear a helmet. It’s important to wear some / one to protect your head. 4 This morning Ollie and I went to Woodley Park to do our yoga. The place was completely empty so we / I had it to ourselves. 5 The spectators were warned not to interrupt the coach during the game and that they / she would get mad about that. 6 Personal fitness and well-being are big business these days, and companies know that people are prepared to spend a lot of money on them / it. 2 Sports and leisure | Key Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
5 Understanding structure Writers also have to think about how to organise the information in their text. They want to make the text easy for the reader to follow. One way they do this is by ‘signposting’: they use certain expressions in sentences that tell the reader if they are reading a reason or a comparison, for example. Put the following expressions in the correct category. additionally after although as soon as as well as because before but despite during even though furthermore however in addition instead on the other hand since then therefore until when where who 3 B1 | 5. Klasse | READING | Sports and leisure Circle the best way to complete each sentence. 1 Stefan hasn’t played rugby since / even though he was a university student, but he’d like to take it up again. 2 I’ve recently become more interested in singing. Therefore, / Although I think I might join the school choir. 3 Before / Until taking up golf, Alex visited a sports shop to learn how much all the golfing gear would cost. 4 Steve loves all kinds of music. Furthermore / However, he’s never been interested in learning to play a musical instrument. 5 Zoe enjoys keeping fit in the gym a few times a week. As well as / Additionally doing exercise there, she can catch up with her friends. 4 Adding information Contrasting ideas Time Relative pronouns Giving reasons Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
6 B1 | 5. Klasse | READING | Sports and leisure Working the reading task: Multiple matching Here are some words from the article below. Read the sentences. Then circle the answer that best matches the meaning of each bold expression. 1 The boy’s progress after the operation was carefully monitored, and he improved very quickly. a the boy b the progress 2 Carly impressed her teachers at nursery school when she showed a flair for painting at such a young age. a surprising dislike b natural talent 3 Brett needn’t have worried about doing his driving test because he actually passed it with flying colours. a very easily b with great difficulty 4 Matilda’s awesome performance in the last basketball game led to her being chosen to play in the championship match. a resulted in b changed into 5 Anna’s grandparents often talk about the dark days people experienced during the war when they had very little food and money. a the days b the people Read the text about a teenager who competes in sailing. Some parts are missing. Choose the correct part from the list (A–K) for each gap (1–8). There are two extra parts that you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. 5 6 First read the text through to get a general idea of what it’s about. Ignore the gaps. Then read phrases A–K. Next, read the text around the gaps carefully – what comes before and after the gap? Think about the tenses and time references. Think about the pronouns and look at the synonyms used. Read the whole text through again to make sure it makes sense. Top tips Billy Vennis-Ozanne – champion sailor At the age of 18, teenager Billy Vennis-Ozanne becomes championship sailor despite having had life-saving heart surgery as a child. Billy Vennis-Ozanne was born with a serious heart condition, and at just two weeks old had to have open-heart surgery at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital. The surgery was successful, and although (0) a fit and healthy 18-year-old, he had to be monitored closely at the hospital well into his teenage years. He showed how much progress he’s made by coming 20th in this year’s World Championships. At the age of just five and (1) sailing, Billy showed a flair for the sport and began racing at his local sailing club. In 2011, Billy competed in his first national under-13s sailing competition. Before (2) , he had a heart scan and fitness test at the Evelina London in order to prove he was strong enough. He passed with flying colours. Since then, Billy has taken part in numerous sailing events across Europe, always showing great determination and winning several trophies along the way. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
7 B1 | 5. Klasse | READING | Sports and leisure This year Billy moved up to compete in ‘29er’ boats, which are only one step down from the Olympic class ‘49er’ sailing boats for adults. After (3) , Billy won the 2017 National 29er Championship in the UK. He followed this up with a ninth-place finish at the 2017 European 29er Championships in Brittany, France, (4) competitor. His success at the 29er level led to him being selected to represent the UK at the Youth Sailing World Championships in China. While studying for his university entrance exams, Billy remained focused and practised hard with the British national sailing team (5) . He hopes to start university next year and be a member of Team GB at the next Olympics. Billy said: “I’m very proud to have represented the UK at the Youth Sailing World Championships – it’s a dream come true. It’s taken a lot of hard work to get to this point, and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without my parent’s (6) and, of course, the assistance and care of the great team at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital.” Billy’s father, Andre Ozanne, said: “Billy’s an incredible boy, and we are very proud of him. We also want to say a massive thank you to the staff at the Evelina London for all their help. It’s been a (7) from the early dark days of living at the hospital with a very sick baby. To see him develop into a grown man (8) and in a short amount of time has been incredible. Those dark days are long gone and forgotten about, with only his scar to tell the story now.” A who has achieved such great things B taking part in the race C help and support D Billy is now E while doing that F beating 150 other competitors G during any spare time he had H and was the top-ranked British I despite having no background in J who had the guts to do it K long, exciting journey 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 D Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
8 Predicting content Dealing with the distractors in multiple choice tasks When you read a new text, first look at the title and subtitle and try to predict what the text will be about. Predicting is an important reading strategy because it helps you to use what you already know about a topic to think about what will come next. It helps you to better understand what you are reading and make connections to it. Below is the title of an online news article. What do you think the article will discuss? 1 Read the following paragraph from a diary entry about a student’s first day at her new school. Then do the task on the next page. 3 a 1 how teachers have inspired the government to improve educational policy 2 how teachers feel about the changes that are going to take place in education 3 how teachers are dealing with the new educational policies that have been introduced Look at the following headings and consider ‘who’ and ‘what’ the texts will be about. Think of five or six words you might find in each text. 1 IT lessons to become compulsory in kindergarten 2 University degrees – to study or not to study? 3 Will increased budget for state schools mean increase in teaching standards? 4 Students leaving school with fewer qualifications than ever before 5 Report finds extracurricular activities vital for mental health of students 2 Today was the day I’d been dreading for so long – the day I joined Year 9 at Woodford Comprehensive. I needn’t have worried, though, ’cos it was nowhere as awful as I thought it’d be. My new classmates seem like an awesome bunch, and hopefully I’ll soon have some good friends. The teachers I’ve met so far seem pretty easy-going – not as strict about stuff as the teachers in my last school. A welcome change! And it seems that students at Woodford have a bigger say about how their lessons work than students in some other schools do. I met my form teacher too and he seems to treat his students really well. So far so good then! I think I’m going to like it there. Well, apart from the early starts that is – lessons begin at 8, so on school days I now have to get up at 6.30! Sigh! Helpless teachers anxiously wait for news on huge educational policy changes News News News News News News 1 September School and education | Key Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
9 Working the reading task: Multiple choice Now answer the multiple choice question below. Read the four options, A–D, carefully before deciding which answer is correct. Underline the sentence or sentences in the text that give you the answer. After the first day at her new school, the writer feels A tired because classes begin earlier than she is used to. B pleased that her teachers have a relaxed attitude. C nervous about getting to know her form teacher. D glad she has already made new friends. In multiple choice questions, only one option is the correct answer. The other options, or ‘distractors’, may seem correct, but when you read carefully, you will understand that they are wrong. Now look at the three distractors above and explain why they are wrong. Underline the parts of the text that help you. The words in the stem (question) and options (answers A–D) may not be exactly the same as the words in the text. Look at the following short text and decide which option is correct and why. Why are the distractors wrong? b 4 In this text, Jack explains that A he enjoyed being a naughty student. B his parents are disappointed in him. C he regrets his behaviour as a student. D his teachers were fed up with him. First read the tips below. Then turn the page and read the article about life at a boarding school in the UK. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1–7. Put a cross ( ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. 5 Between the ages of 13 and 15, Jack was always getting into trouble at school, and as a result, received many punishments from his teachers. He later admitted that he wishes he hadn’t caused so many problems for his teachers and his parents. B1 | 5. Klasse | READING | School and education Look at the title, subtitle and any pictures and predict what the text will be about. Then skim the text for general meaning. Think about who wrote the text and why. Read the questions and decide where you can find the answer to each question. Remember that the questions follow the order of the text. Don’t choose an option just because a word in the question also appears in the text. Read carefully to understand the meaning. Top tips Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
10 B1 | 5. Klasse | READING | School and education My life at a UK boarding school Mioie Kwok describes her time at the City of London Freemen’s School. When I was offered my place at the City of London Freemen’s School, I was overwhelmed with excitement and curious about what life would be like so far away from my native Hong Kong. According to countless British dramas and movies I’d watched, boarding school life appeared scary. But after studying there, I’m happy to report that it isn’t nearly as painful as depicted in the movies! The facilities at Freemen’s were more advanced than most schools back in Hong Kong. We had our own swimming pool, sports hall and two libraries. There was even a black box theatre – a small square room with black walls and a flat floor where simple performances can take place. This helped me, as a drama student, develop my knowledge and directorial skills. The newly built and incredibly comfortable living quarters made me feel at home and helped me get used to my new life. Mondays to Fridays are school days at Freemen’s and thus relatively similar and repetitive in nature. We were expected to be ready for breakfast at 8.00 a.m. and be in class by 8.30. The school day ends around 4.00 p.m., and boarders then have two hours of free time to participate in optional extracurricular activities like the debating club. Due to my drama studies, I spent most of my free time in rehearsals. Dinner is at 6.00 p.m., and during prep time from 7.00 to 9.00 p.m., homework and revision are completed. Senior students are allowed to work in their rooms, but junior pupils are supervised by boarding house tutors. Weekends are quite free. As boarders we were given the choice of participating in organised activities, applying for permission for a weekend leave or staying in to study. Some of my favourite activities included karaoke, tennis and, of course, our weekly runs to the supermarket. But nothing was better than the series of Christmas celebrations arranged by our boarding tutors. These involved a shopping trip to a festive Christmas market, ice-skating at a palace and the legendary Christmas Ball. In my boarding house, bullying wasn’t an issue because students were good friends. We loved doing silly things to each other all the time and taking turns at cooking for each other at weekends. Of course, as teenagers, there were some fights, but not many. Boarding at Freemen’s, I developed lifelong friendships with students from across the globe. Many of my friends helped me through tough times, making me feel better when I felt homesick. A really positive aspect of studying at Freemen’s was the high-quality teaching. When I started sixth form, I had some doubts about my subject choices because I made them based on what I was good at, without thinking about what job I might do in the future. Fortunately, my teachers greatly enjoyed their subjects. Their wisdom and advice helped shape my career plans and ambitions, and therefore helped me figure out what I should do with my life. Studying for two years at Freemen’s both increased my academic interests and strengthened my academic abilities. Besides, it showed me just how independent I’d become. I’d learned to manage my time, study hard and still have a great social life. These are all important life lessons that I honestly wouldn’t have learned anywhere else within such a short period of time Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
11 B1 | 5. Klasse | READING | School and education 4 According to the fifth paragraph, Mioie A always supported other students if they missed home. B rarely played jokes on other students. C regularly prepared meals for other students. D never argued with other students. 5 Mioie thinks that her teachers A loved their chosen subjects. B didn’t give her correct career advice. C helped her choose her A-level courses. D made her consider becoming a teacher. 6 Mioie says that after her studies at the boarding school, she A wished she could stay there for longer. B realised she could do lots of things by herself. C knew she needed to develop better social skills. D understood she had to change her way of working. 7 The writer has written this text to A give the reader general information about her experience at boarding school. B explain to the reader the pros and cons of attending boarding school. C compare for the reader boarding schools in the UK with those in Hong Kong. D highlight to the reader some of the difficulties of studying in another country. 0 After Mioie learned that she’d been accepted to the Freemen’s School, she felt A anxious about moving abroad. B delighted she would be going there. C confident about her language skills. D worried she would be lonely there. 1 In the second paragraph, Mioie A explains which facilities at the boarding school she used most. B complains about the facilities at her old school. C describes how good the facilities at the boarding school are. D suggests an improvement to the facilities at the boarding school. 2 In the third paragraph, Mioie explains that at Freemen’s she had to A do a wide range of extracurricular activities. B work closely with younger students. C take part in the annual concert. D be punctual for lessons. 3 At Freemen’s, Mioie particularly enjoyed A getting involved in the Christmas activities. B trying different sports. C visiting new places in the UK. D going on shopping trips each month. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
12 Skimming Working with vocabulary: Synonyms and pronouns When you have to read a new text, you should first skim it quickly to get an idea of what it’s about. This gives you the main idea of the text. After skimming the text, you should examine it more closely looking at the vocabulary and the structure. As you will remember from the first chapter, writers prefer not to repeat words. They connect ideas in their writing by, for instance, using synonyms (expressions which mean the same thing as another expression) or pronouns (small words that avoid repeating an earlier word). Circle the correct synonym in the following sentences. 1 There were so many different kinds of exercise class on offer that it was hard to pick one. In the end, I did / chose a spin class. 2 Last month, Steve went on a calorie-controlled diet and began exercising, but he’s finding it difficult to maintain his new routine. He says it’s hard to continue / start it. 3 Getting healthy involves more than just losing weight. It is necessary / expected to reduce your stress, and also make sure you get enough sleep. 4 It goes without saying that drinking too much alcohol is not good for your health. It’s surprising / obvious that alcohol can damage the body. 5 Rachael said she fancied eating out last night because she was fed-up cooking. She had dinner in a restaurant / her garden. 2 Skim the following short text and decide what the main idea is. 1 1 why Raj stopped eating some kinds of food 2 how Raj’s interest in food has developed 3 where Raj prefers to buy his food Raj loves food! And I mean, he loves food. Not only does he love eating out, he also loves shopping for all kinds of unusual ingredients and getting into the kitchen to experiment with new dishes. He was brought up in a family of veggies but recently became a vegan because he believes veganism is the healthiest way to live. His ultimate aim is to write a vegan cookbook. Nutrition and health | Key Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
13 Understanding structure Text structure refers to the way writers organise information within a text. Understanding the structure can help you identify if the writer is presenting a main idea and supporting details, a cause and its effects and/or different views on a topic. 4 Choose the correct pronoun for the following sentences. 1 Priya is really keen on yoga. She does them / it every day. 2 I’ll cook a nice healthy meal for you later. Let me / I know what you’d like. 3 Teenagers should get about eight hours of sleep every night because it’s important for their / your development. 4 It’s not a good idea to eat crisps every day because it’s / they’re high in fat. 5 If you’re on a diet, it’s OK to eat lean meat like veal. I can give it / you some recipes for veal dishes. 3 Circle the correct linking word in the following sentences. 1 Even though / Despite Anna goes to bed at nine o’clock every night, she often feels tired the next day. 2 Leo is trying to reduce the amount of time he spends looking at screens. Although / Instead of playing games on his phone every evening now, he reads for at least an hour. 3 Nick’s friend convinced him to go and check out the new gym so / because he thinks it’s high time he got fit. 4 Some people consider exercising to be the best way of improving your health. Furthermore / However, others say eating a healthy diet is. 5 Rick’s trying to lose the weight he gained recently. Therefore / Additionally, he’s eating a lot of lean meat, vegetables and low-fat products and cutting down on sugary foods. Choose a time phrase from the box to complete the following sentences. There are two extra time phrases that you should not use. at first before during earlier eventually last of all soon 1 Patrick spent ages working out at the gym entering the marathon because he wanted to increase his strength and stamina. 2 , when Holly joined the girls’ football team, she didn’t like the coach, but they quickly became friends. 3 Ali tried hard to increase his speed doing the 200 metres on the running track, and , after many months, he managed to do it. 4 Last night, Karl sent me a link to a YouTube video he’d watched yesterday; it showed teenagers doing an awesome mountain bike challenge. 5 Sophia initially found going to bed an hour earlier really difficult, but she started to see the benefits. 5 B1 | 5. Klasse | READING | Nutrition and health Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
14 B1 | 5. Klasse | READING | Nutrition and health Working the reading task: Multiple matching Here are some verbs from the blog post below. Match each verb on the left with its meaning on the right. 1 to be obsessed with something 2 to get through something 3 to focus on something 4 to check something out 5 to take pride in something Now skim the blog post by a personal trainer. It has eight paragraphs. Match the topics to the paragraphs. a how the PT plans the workouts b the PT’s personal life c the first part of the PT’s day d one of the PT’s food preferences Read the blog post again. Some parts are missing. Choose the correct part from the list (A–K) for each gap (1–8). There are two extra parts that you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. 6 7 8 a to give attention to something b to have a good feeling about something c to finish something d to think a lot about something e to get information about something paragraph 1 paragraph 3 paragraph 5 paragraph 7 First skim the text and ignore the gaps. Then read phrases A–K. As you read, try to understand what each paragraph is about – this will help you decide what goes in each gap. Check for expressions that link ideas – synonyms, relative pronouns, contrasting linking words, time phrases that refer backwards or forwards in the text. Make sure the phrase you choose fits with what comes before and after the gap. You will see that often one seems to work with what comes before the gap but not what comes after it. Top tips A day in the life of a personal trainer I’ve always been obsessed with health and fitness, so a career in sports seemed the obvious choice for me. A personal trainer’s (PT) working day starts early. My day begins at 5 a.m., with a large cup of coffee to give me the energy I need to get through those early hours. I work at a gym in the mornings, and my first clients are booked in from 5.30 a.m. onwards. They need to rush off to work immediately after their sessions, (0) . Then I have a steady stream of clients up to 10 a.m. These are the early risers who fit their workouts around work or other things and (1) the day in a healthy way. Having put four clients through their workouts, I take a short break for breakfast. This is important not just for my physical well-being, but also my mental health. My current favourite breakfast is poached eggs, smoked salmon and avocado, a nutritious balance of protein and good fats. Simply delicious! After the morning school run, the gym always gets busy as many of our members are parents (2) after they’ve dropped their children off at school. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
15 B1 | 5. Klasse | READING | Nutrition and health From mid-morning until lunchtime, the gym is a hive of activity. I love the buzz! I work back-to-back doing one-to-one personal training sessions until around 1.30 p.m., (3) quieter again. This is the time I get to focus on myself and do my own training. I have to inspire and motivate others, so it’s important that I’m a good role model (4) myself. In the afternoons, after grabbing a bite to eat, I work on my clients’ schedules or read sports magazines (5) . My clients’ training programmes are individually designed – a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work because they all have different fitness levels and goals. Some, in particular, need advice on lifestyle – things like reducing stress, getting more sleep, (6) and processed food and making healthier, more nutritious meals. These people look to me to support them in their quest to achieve their fitness goals, so I do whatever it takes to help them. My evenings are dedicated to my personal clients, doing workouts either at my small home gym or in a nearby park. I finish around 9 p.m., and (7) , I also feel great because I’ve had the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. After having a small snack, I do a final check to make sure I’m fully prepared for the next day, and I’m asleep within minutes of my head hitting the pillow. Having a good night’s sleep is essential if I’m to perform well the next day. This is how my life is Monday to Friday. I work with clients on Saturday mornings too, but aim to finish by 2 p.m. so I can spend time with my boyfriend on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. We usually cook together, or eat out. Obviously, I have to watch what I eat (8) . Therefore, I limit myself to sweet treats once a week. As a PT, I work long hours, but I also have the flexibility to cut my days short if I wish. I love my work and take an enormous amount of pride in helping people learn to love exercise, get healthy and achieve the results they want. A gaining muscle mass B although I’m usually exhausted C when it gets D so there’s no time to waste E cutting down on sugar F and am in top physical condition G to maintain their fitness levels H who are determined to start I to check out new fitness trends J so I don’t gain weight K who tend to exercise 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 D Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
16 Predicting content Answering multiple choice questions When you read a new text, first look at the title, subtitle and any pictures and try to predict what the text will be about. Predicting is an important reading strategy because it helps you to use what you already know about a topic and think about what will come next. It helps you to better understand what you are reading and make connections to it. On the right is the title of an online news article. What do you think the article will discuss? 1 Read Matt’s diary entry. Then do the task on the next page. 4 a 1 why people nowadays still enjoy chatting face-to-face 2 why people prefer to spend time alone instead of with other people 3 why people don’t speak to each other as much as they used to in the past Look at the following newspaper headlines and consider what the articles will be about. Think of five or six words you might find in each text. 1 Emojis – a bit of fun or just lazy and rude? 2 Your body language revealed! 3 UK adults more antisocial than ever before 4 Smartphones – a blessing or a curse? 5 Adults now seeing the fun side of emojis! Decide which of the articles in exercise 2 will be serious (S), which will be funny (F) and which will be neutral (N) – neither serious nor funny. 2 3 I wish I’d never gone to Lucy’s party! Reid said he wasn’t going, but he lied. He was the first person I saw when I got there. I couldn’t believe it! He spent the whole evening staring at me and even carried on doing that when that new girl from year 10 was chatting to him. Apparently, she has a crush on him. I ignored him and tried to have a good time with my mates, but inside I just felt awful. Since I broke up with him last week, he’s been making up stories about me and telling all my friends. Luckily, they listen to me and not him! But why is he doing this? I don’t get it. I told him I’m never going to make up with him! We are NOT getting back together. Ever! He called me after the party, but I hung up. I didn’t want to talk to him. Then he started texting me, but I just deleted his messages. I’m sick and tired of this. 23 January Communication and relationships | Key Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
17 Working the reading task: Multiple choice Answer the multiple choice question below. Read the four options carefully before deciding which answer is correct. When Matt saw Reid at the party, Matt was A disappointed because they didn’t speak to each other. B jealous because Reid was with someone else. C angry because Reid refused to look at him. D frustrated because Reid had turned up. Underline the sentence or sentences in the text that give you the answer. Now look at the three distractors above and explain why they are wrong. Underline the parts of the text that help you. The words in the stem (question) and options (answers A–D) may not be exactly the same as the words in the text. Now look at the text again and decide which of the options below is correct and why. Why are the distractors wrong? What does Matt say about his friends? A They don’t think Matt should be with Reid. B They have been telling Reid lies about Matt. C They sometimes speak to Reid on the phone. D They don’t believe what Reid says about Matt. b c 5 Here are some words from the article on the next page. Read the sentences. Then circle the answer that best matches the meaning of each bold expression. 1 Setting up their social media accounts kept the students occupied all afternoon. They finally finished at 4 p.m. a busy b bored 2 Eleni is missing out on lots of group chats because she doesn’t use WhatsApp. a not having the chance to do something b not enjoying doing something 3 It’s very important for teenagers to develop a healthy self-esteem. a having a positive opinion of yourself b having a negative opinion of yourself 4 Texting is a popular means of communication among young people. a policy b method 5 Most teenagers think peer acceptance is important. a being unpopular with people the same age as you b being liked by people the same age as you 6 B1 | 5. Klasse | READING | Communication and relationships Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
18 B1 | 5. Klasse | READING | Communication and relationships Read the article about the effects of social media on teenagers, then choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1–6. Put a cross ( ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. 7 Look at the title, subtitle and any pictures and think about what you already know about the topic. Predict what the text will be about. Then skim the text for general meaning. Think about who wrote the text and why. Remember that the words in the question stem and options will probably not be the same as the words in the text, so look for synonyms and other ways of saying things. Read the questions and decide where you can find the answer to each question. Remember that the questions follow the order of the text. Top tips Teenagers, technology and texting Medical professionals say young people are growing up with high levels of anxiety and low levels of self-confidence due to overuse of technology. Teens are experts at keeping themselves occupied in the hours after school until way past bedtime. When they’re not studying – or even when they are – they’re on their phones, texting, sharing, trolling (deliberately trying to cause arguments, often anonymously, in an online social community) or scrolling. Of course, long before Instagram accounts came around, teens kept themselves busy too, but they were more likely to do their chatting on the phone or while hanging out at the shopping mall. It may have looked a lot like aimless hanging around, but what they were doing was experimenting, trying out skills and succeeding and failing in lots of tiny real-time interactions that teenagers today are missing out on. Psychologist Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that humans are highly skilled at reading social cues. “There’s no question kids are missing out on critical social skills through texting and online communication,” she says. This is because when we communicate through text, we can’t see the other person’s body language or facial expression, nor can we notice small changes in the person’s voice. Making friends is a major part of growing up, and friendship involves some risk-taking, whether it’s making new friends or managing friendships. If there are problems, it takes courage to be honest about your feelings and then hear what the other person has to say. “Part of healthy self-esteem is knowing how to say what you think and feel, even when you’re in disagreement with other people or it feels emotionally risky,” explains Steiner-Adair. If teens don’t get enough practice connecting with people in person, many of them will grow up being anxious about our main means of communication – talking. And, of course, social conversations get riskier as people get older and begin dealing with romantic relationships and take up employment in the workplace. According to psychologist Dr. Donna Wick, another danger that comes from communicating online and through texting is that it’s easy to become cruel. “Kids text all sorts of things that you would never in a million years consider saying to anyone’s face,” says Wick. She says that this seems especially true of girls, who typically don’t like to disagree with each other in ‘real life’. Peer acceptance is a big thing for adolescents, and many teens become obsessed about their image. They measure how much people like them or their appearance through the number of ‘likes’ they get. Consequently, they spend hours on their online identities, aiming to be perfect. Teenage girls can sort through hundreds of photos to find the ‘right’ one to post online, while teenage boys may compete for attention by trying to be ruder than their mates. As SteinerAdair explains, the more identities you have, the harder it’s going to be to feel good about yourself. With smartphones, we’re never really alone. Teens update their status, share what they’re watching and listening to, and have apps that let their friends know their location at all times. They’re connected 24/7. “But that, in itself, can produce anxiety,” says Wick. It’s surprisingly easy to feel lonely in the middle of all that connection – when you’re waiting for the response that doesn’t come, the silence can be deafening. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
19 B1 | 5. Klasse | READING | Communication and relationships 4 Dr. Wick explains that girls are different from boys because girls A say more nasty things to each other than boys do. B avoid having face-to-face arguments with their friends. C have more arguments with each other than boys do. D never have any disagreements with their friends. 5 The writer gives the example of posting the ‘right’ photo online to show how A difficult it can be to take good photos. B important it is for all teenagers to look better than their friends. C concerned teenage girls are about what they look like. D much time teenagers waste on things that are not important. 6 According to Dr. Wick, smartphones A are the best way for people to stay in touch. B can help to keep people safe. C are most useful for sharing videos and music. D may be responsible for causing negative feelings. 0 In the first paragraph, the writer suggests that teenagers A usually ignore their phones while they’re doing homework. B use their phones all the time when they’re not in class. C do research for their schoolwork on their phones. D often spend too much time on their phones while they’re at school. 1 The writer mentions shopping malls to A compare teenagers’ lives nowadays with their lives in the past. B show their importance nowadays as a place for teenagers to meet. C explain that teenagers enjoy going window-shopping. D highlight how much time teenagers waste with their friends. 2 According to Dr. Steiner-Adair, teenagers A make lots of new friends through texting and social media. B prefer to deal with arguments with friends through texting. C develop fewer social skills because of texting and social media. D are good at using emojis while texting and using social media. 3 The writer believes that not having enough face-to-face communication may eventually cause problems A between boyfriends and girlfriends. B for elderly people in general. C between people speaking on the phone. D for people who are applying for a job. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
20 Understanding main ideas and supporting details Using paraphrase Writers want to make their texts clear and easy for the reader to understand. They do this by adding details to support or explain the main idea of what they say. They also use paraphrase to explain what they mean and to avoid repeating the same words. Paraphrase is when you say something using different words. Look at the sentences below. Decide which sentence expresses a ‘main idea’ and which expresses a ‘supporting detail’. Write MI or SD. 1 Tough new punishments for teenagers who break the law will start next month. 2 For instance, citizens there are fined for dropping even a small amount of rubbish on the ground. 3 There has been a huge rise in the number of students cheating during exams. 4 Just yesterday he was told off for having a bad attitude in maths class. 5 Singapore has some strict laws. 6 More than half of the students we spoke to admitted using their phones to do this. 7 They can go to jail for a minimum of six months for driving offences, such as driving without a licence. 8 Joey is regularly in trouble at school for breaking the rules. There are four pairs of main ideas and supporting details in exercise 1. Match them. 1 2 Match each statement from Box A with its paraphrase from Box B. 3 1 This year the rules about what students can and can’t wear at school have changed. 2 Students must keep their phones turned off at all times when they’re on the school premises. 3 While they’re on school trips, students are obliged to wear uniforms. 4 Students are not supposed to use their phones while they’re doing the English test. 5 Students have been banned from entering certain rooms without a teacher. A a Students are not allowed to turn their mobiles on when they’re at school. b Students shouldn’t use their phones during the exam. c Students are not permitted to go into some classrooms on their own. d Students face new regulations regarding uniforms when they return to school in September. e Students must wear their uniforms while they’re on educational school visits to places like museums. B Rules, laws and regulations | Key Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
21 Working the reading task: True/False/Justification Read the sentence and its paraphrase and complete the paraphrase using an expression from the box in its correct form. There are two extra expressions that you should not use. to claim sth. doubt to excuse sth. to get away with sth. plagiarism pressure to prohibit sth. to provide sth. 1 Irina got into trouble with her teacher for copying and pasting large amounts of material from the internet in her assignment. Irina’s teacher accused her of . 2 Our teacher was absolutely sure that some students had used their books during the exam. Our teacher had no that several students had copied from their books while they were taking the exam. 3 In my school teachers do not tolerate students using bad language during lessons. Using bad language in class is not at school. 4 Peter says that Leo was supposed to return the books to the library, so he shouldn’t be obliged to pay the fine. Peter that he shouldn’t have to pay the fine because Leo was going to take the books back to the library. 5 In many European countries, people are banned from smoking inside buildings. Smoking inside buildings is in the majority of countries in Europe. 6 Don’t try to travel on the train without buying a ticket – you will be caught! If you think you can travelling on the train with no ticket, think again. Someone will catch you! 4 The expressions in bold are used in the article on the next page. Read the sentences. Then circle the answer that best matches the meaning of each bold expression. 1 Many people say that if you’re about to lose your cool, you should stop and count to ten first. a become annoyed or angry b become cold 2 The audience showed their appreciation for the dancer’s performance by clapping loudly. a when you understand how good something is b when you dislike something because it’s bad 3 Jack’s always been a hot-headed guy. I recently heard him shouting at his neighbour! a a man who is calm and doesn’t get angry often b a man who gets angry quickly 4 My sister is very firm with her kids – she doesn’t let them do whatever they want. a making sure that people follow the rules b ignoring the rules 5 I believe that honesty is one of the best attributes a person can have. a problems or difficulties b qualities or characteristics 5 B1 | 5. Klasse | READING | Rules, laws and regulations Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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