Unit 01 Incredible People

Unit 1 Page 12 READING exercise 5 Who do you admire the most? My cousin Renata is an amazing person. She's 26 and she's got a little girl, Bruna, aged 4. Her husband died three years ago, so she is bringing Bruna up on her own. Renata lives in Sao Paulo, where she works as a teacher. It's hard work but she's always happy and smiling. Renata's a keen athlete too – she's a very good runner and she trains a lot. She's already run two half-marathons, but she hasn't won a race yet. She hopes to run a marathon one day. Her life isn't easy, but she always stays positive about everything. Juliana, 17 There's an elderly man who lives near us called Mr Ronay. He's very charming and I think he's just incredible. He's 85 and he has difficulty walking now, but that doesn't stop him being active and doing the thing he loves most: playing the piano. He has always been a very talented performer. When he was younger, he played concerts all over the world, but he can't do that any more. Now, he teaches the piano. He gives lessons at home, and he's just started to give free lessons to neighbourhood kids. Urgun, 16 There's a boy at my school called Deming. He's 15 years old and he can be quiet and shy, but he's very interesting when you talk to him. He's also a wonderful artist with an amazing memory – he looks at a building for just a few minutes, then goes away and paints it exactly as it is in real life. He also paints things from his imagination. He's very creative. He has never studied art; he just knows how to draw and paint. He's already sold a lot of paintings, and he's just won a place at an art school in Beijing. But he's very laid-back about the success he's had. Li Ju, 16 My best friend's sister, Anna, is amazing. She's 13 and she was born with a serious heart problem. She's already had about ten operations, but she is incredibly brave. She knows that there will be more operations, but she doesn't complain and always seems so cheerful. The problem makes her very weak so she spends a lot of time in bed or in a wheelchair. But she goes to school when she can, and when she can't go to school, she studies in hospital or at home. She's just had another operation, but she's also just passed all her exams! Luigi, 15

Page 15 LISTENING exercise 7 So how about a game? Yeah, sure Ella, what do you want to play? It's a game called I've Never. So, I think of something that I've never done but I think both of you have done. Right. Then I say what it is. And you say if you've ever done the thing or not. If both of you say 'Yes, I've done that,' then I get a point and another turn. But if one of you says 'No, I've never done that,' then I don't get a point and it's your turn. Page 15 LISTENING exercise 8 and 9 Why don't you start, Jack? Sure, just give me a moment. Right, here we go. "I've never flown in an aeroplane." What about you? Ahhh, I have, when we went to Italy. No, I've never flown in a plane. So you lose, Jack! Just a minute, Ella! You and your family went to Spain last year! Yes, but we went by ferry ... not by plane! Oh, no! OK, your turn now, Ella. Right. Ummm ... got it! I've never worn a red shirt. Hmm, I've got a red shirt that I wear all the time. So, yes. And I've worn a red shirt, too, so one point to you, Ella. And your turn again. One point to me. OK, another one. Ummm ... I've never eaten Japanese food. What about you? Yes, I have. Me too. Yes!! Another point to me. But hang on! You have eaten Japanese food! No I haven't! Yes you have! Remember? The other day at school. You had spring rolls for lunch. Spring rolls? That's Chinese food, not Japanese food! Really? Yes, Sarah, I'm afraid she's right. Thank you!! So, two points to me and it's my turn again. Let's see. I've never lost a game of 'I've never'. Well, nor have I. Because I've never played it before. Hah! Same here. So you lose, Ella. That wasn't a great idea, was it? No, it wasn't. OK, let's stop, I'm bored with this game! What! / Hang on! / No!

Page 16 READING exercise 4 HUMAN MOLES Moles are small animals that live underground and dig tunnels, looking for food. Sometimes humans also need to be like moles, but for a different reason – to save lives. In 1985, there was a powerful earthquake in Mexico City. As often happens in earthquakes, many people were buried under fallen buildings and needed help. However, there weren't enough people to go and help them. So a group of young people decided to form a volunteer group. They started to dig into the rubble to try to find people and get them out. The group, who called themselves Los Topos ('the moles' in Spanish), quickly became well known for their bravery, and they started to travel to help at disaster zones in other places. Since 1985 Los Topos have helped in places all around the world. At first they only worked in Mexico, but over the years they have been to Nepal, Haiti and the Philippines. In 2001, after the attack on the World Trade Center in New York, they came to the United States for the first time. And they went to Banda Aceh, Indonesia, in 2004, after the terrible tsunami that killed tens of thousands of people. They say that this was the most difficult work they have ever done. In 2017, they helped in Mexico City again, after another serious earthquake. Altogether, they have been to more than twenty countries. The group has also grown – people in the group come and go, but on average it has about 40 members. It is very professional and includes doctors and other specialists, such as psychologists and engineers, but they are not paid for their work. They go to disaster areas when local governments and rescue groups cannot manage alone, and they also offer courses for people who want to become rescue workers. Los Topos members themselves pay most of what they need to travel to disaster zones – when they get there, they eat whatever they can and sleep wherever they can. So far, not one member of Los Topos has lost their life – let's hope that this continues.

Page 18 DEVELOPING SPEAKING exercise 1 You know our music teacher, Mr Grimes? He's leaving our school next month. Are you sure? I haven't heard anything. Yes, I'm sure. Steve said so. Mr Grimes told his class in yesterday's lesson. That's a shame. He's a good teacher. His lessons are fun – jokes, games, smiles, that sort of thing. I know. He's one of the best. But he's leaving, and that's that. Still, I was thinking – maybe we could do something to thank him. He's taught us such a lot. It would be nice to say thank you. That's a good idea. What kind of thing? Well, maybe a little concert? We could play or sing something for him. No, I don't think so, Mike. A concert is too much. Let's face it, none of us are really good singers or musicians. I know. But I want to do something. Oh, you'll think of something. You always do! Well, here's another idea. We could each make a recording – well, those who want to – and say something that we remember from his lessons. Then we could choose a bit of music ... ... that he told us about! Yes! Mike, that's great. You've got to make it happen. Well, I'll start by talking to the others, and find out what they think. I'll help you if I can. You know what? I think everyone's going to love this, Mike. Really Well done. Page 18 PRONUNCIATION exercise 1 I know ... let's learn to surf! That's a great idea. Do you think so? Of course! We'll need lessons. I'll phone the surf shop! It'll be fun ... we should definitely do it! Page 18 PRONUNCIATION exercise 3 I know ... let's learn to surf! That's a great idea. Do you think so? Of course! We'll need lessons. I'll phone the surf shop! It'll be fun ... we should definitely do it!