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5 The feel-good factorUse of EnglishOpen cloze (Part 2)1CB page 48Read the article. For questions 1–8, think of the word which best fitseach gap. Use only one word for each gap.searchHOME NEWS HAPPINESSCan meditation bea secret weapon?About the exam:In Reading and Use of EnglishPart 2, you read a text witheight gaps. The missing wordsmay test grammar words (e.g.verb forms, referents), useof connectors (e.g. however,although) or vocabulary (e.g.phrasal verbs, collocations).Recent research has come (0) up with some interesting findings aboutour approach to finding happiness. It seems that (1) .from being an absolute, happiness is a skill that can be learnt, andthe level achieved depends largely on the time and effort people(2) . prepared to invest in it. So (3) . doesanyone go about this? Allegedly, meditation plays a role. The left side ofthe brain is associated (4) . happiness while the right sideis more negative. Brain scans performed on those (5) .meditate frequently demonstrated raised levels of positivity in the leftside, while the more negative right side was kept (6) .check. This raises key questions. Can only regular meditators be happy?It seems (7) . , as levels of positivity were seen to be highereven in infrequent meditators. So the good news might be that a minormodification to our perception of things (8) . us could leadto a big change in our sense of well-being. It’s certainly food for thought!Strategy: Read the title and the wholetext so that you understandwhat it is about. Read the whole sentencewith the gap, to look forclues as to what kind ofword you need. Check the words before andafter each gap and look forgrammatical collocations. Read the whole textthrough once you havecompleted it to makesure you have not missedany connectors, plurals ornegatives.2Look at the gapped words in the article and match them withdescriptions A–F.A a negativeD a verbBa dependent prepositionEa prepositionCa relative pronounFa fixed prepositional phrase3Read the article again. Which sentence best summarises the writer’smain point?1Meditation is the only way to create a feeling of happiness.2We can change our level of happiness by altering our mindset.3Happiness is only achievable with a lot of effort.34M05 GOLD ADV MAX 2181 U05.indd 3404/09/2018 11:09

5SpeakingLong turn (Part 2)1CB page 4909 Look at the task and the pictures. Which twopictures would you choose? Listen to a candidatedoing the task. Did she choose the same ones?Look at the pictures. They show people experiencingspecial moments. Compare two of the pictures and saywhy these moments might be special for the people andhow memorable these moments might be.ListeningMultiple choice (Part 3)CB page 50110 You will hear an interview with JanetWilson and Dave Edwards, who are bothstand-up comedians. For questions 1–6,choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fitsbest according to what you hear.1Janet’s interest in stand-up comedy startedbecauseA she was dissatisfied with normal performingroles.B she enjoyed writing her own jokes and scripts.C she knew it would fulfil her desire for achallenge.D she felt it linked to her primary interest in acting.2How did Janet’s parents react to her career?A They hesitated about supporting her.B They wished she had been more studious.C They were pleased she was doing somethingshe loved.D They were concerned about the insecurity of it.32A frustrated by an unresponsive audienceComplete the candidate’s answer. Then listen againand check your answers.I’d like to talk about these two pictures. In my opinion thepeople in both pictures are experiencing a feel-good moment.It’s special for all of them but, obviously, for differentreasons. The people are in contrasting locations, too. Onelooks as (1) . it’s in a cold place, in a lovelymountainous area, whereas the other is obviously hot. In bothpictures the place (2) . be very quiet but inthe second I (3) . the woman herself muststay quiet so as not to disturb the animals. The woman inthe first picture is (4) . with people we can’tsee, but from the way she looks, I’d (5) .she’s feeling proud about achieving something difficult. Shecertainly looks pretty pleased with herself. And this is justa(n) (6) . but this (7) . bethe first time she’s ever done anything so physically difficult,so it would be a very special moment for her. In the secondpicture the woman (8) . very happy andexcited. I (9) . she’s always wanted to goon a safari like this. I can’t be (10) . but Iimagine this is probably a special moment for her becauseshe’s never seen such amazing animals close up before.How does Dave feel when he’s performing?B privileged to be able to make people happyC tired by the effort of keeping people amusedD concerned when an audience doesn’t like him4According to Dave, a successful comedian mustA be a charismatic presence on stage.B win lots of prestigious awards.C be able to ignore unhelpful criticism.D feel confident about growing as a performer.5What do Janet and Dave both think about thefuture of stand-up comedy?A It will be increasingly competitive.B Success may be harder to come by.C The kind of material used could change.D Comedians may have to become moreprofessional.6When talking about her own future, Janet accepts/realises she shouldA be prepared for setbacks in her career.B do some other work for financial reasons.C develop a better stage presence.D turn down offers to develop other skills.35M05 GOLD ADV MAX 2181 U05.indd 3504/09/2018 11:09

5Grammarsubstitution and ellipsis1CB page 51Replace the underlined words in the articlewith the words in the box.doing that it one that ( 2) them they ( 2)More than just a petTwo of my friends recently adopted a dog. By (1) adoptinga dog they have given me an insight into how animals canpromote well-being. (2) My friends were happy enoughbefore they brought Buster home but rarely have I seenanything bring so much joy into a home as he has.It’s unsurprising that greater health and happiness can comefrom caring for a pet. One research study tracked peopleworking in stressful jobs who adopted cats or dogs; caringfor (3) the cats or dogs lowered the person’s blood pressuremore effectively than medicine. People who own dogs tendto get more exercise than people without (4) a dog, and(5) exercise is a guaranteed way of boosting your healthand happiness.Having said (6) exercise is a guaranteed way to boost healthand happiness, I would never suggest that families withyoung children should get a puppy or any similar pet; notbecause (7) getting a puppy is problematic in itself, butparents nowadays lead such busy lives that looking after ayoung animal is the last thing (8) parents want to worryabout. But families can still benefit from the love of animalsby adopting lower-maintenance pets such as fish or byhelping out with other people’s animals.2There is one word missing in eachconversation. Add it in the right place.1A: Are you going to buy that car?B: No, I can’t afford at the moment.2A: Do you think the trains will be busy this evening?B: I expect because it’s always busy on a Friday.3A: People seem happier these days!ReadingMultiple matching (Part 8)CB page 52About the exam:In Reading and Use of English Part 8, you matchquestions or statements to paragraphs or sections of atext.Strategy: Read the text(s) quickly to get a general idea of thetopic. Read through the questions and underline key wordsand phrases that may help you. Scan the text(s) to find parts with a similar meaning towhat you have underlined. Remember that the wordswill not be the same.1Read the article on page 37. Which writer,A, B, C or D does NOT relate a concretepersonal experience to exemplify a pointof view?2Read the article again. For questions 1–10,choose from the sections A–D. You may chooseany of the sections more than once.Which writerDescribes the consequences of anticipatedwealth or income?1Mentions an inherited trait?2Condemns some people’s use of moneyto manipulate others?3Mentions different interpretations of aparticular term?4Believes that experts do not tell usanything new?5Refers to physical reactions to events?6Refers to money left outside the family?7Reinforces a point by using a comparisonbetween two family members?8Mentions the need for money to alleviatecertain problems?9Comments that age has brought betterunderstanding of a person’s opinions?10B: Do you think? I hadn’t noticed!4A: I’m going to Rome in the summer for a shortholiday.B: Really? So I! Maybe we’ll be there at the same time.5A: Please tell Sue that I’ll be late for the meeting.B: Of course I. What time will you get here?36M05 GOLD ADV MAX 2181 U05.indd 3604/09/2018 11:09

5searchHOME FORUM WEALTH & HAPPINESSSecret of a happy life –in our genes or in our pockets?Four readers comment on the importance of wealth.AMost of us tend to assume that having a good income whichenables us to maintain a certain standard of living, withexcess to use on luxuries for ourselves, is desirable. But doesit make us happy? Experience tells me no. My uncle had anexceptionally high-powered job and he profited financiallyfrom it, but in no way would I describe him as a happyperson – he was one of the grumpiest people I’ve ever met.He hoarded his money, spent the minimum necessary onhimself, nothing on helping others, and after his death willedthe whole fortune to an animal charity. In direct contrast, myuncle on my mother’s side was generous to a fault with themoney he earned from a similarly well-paid job. He too wassingle, but his view on the world was positive and his housewas full of singing and laughter. I guess what I’m trying tosay is that happiness may be partly in a person’s genes, andpartly in whatever life throws at them. Those of us with thegene will find something happy in life.BI have to admit that people who seriously debate thecontribution that income can make to a person’s overallfeeling of well-being, and conclude that material possessionsand having the wherewithal to buy them is not an indicatorof happiness, really get under my skin. Of course everyoneknows that all the wealth in the world can’t make someonelike or love you, or pay for miraculous cures for medicalproblems. And we’ve all met people who get really stressedbecause they need to work so hard to sustain the lifestyle thatmoney has brought them. They certainly aren’t particularlyhappy. We don’t need surveys and scientific projects to tell usthat, surely? But equally, we don’t need anyone to tell us thathaving enough money to maintain good health or at least payfor the treatments and care we need when we are sufferingis clearly very important. It’s a fact of life. Whatever fancylanguage psychologists may use to tell us that money doesn’tmake us happy, a lack of money can definitely make life hard!CMy grandmother used to say ‘money is the root of all evil’,which I couldn’t really get my head round when I was a child.Now, however, I can see what she meant, although I think thesaying exaggerates the point, as all sayings do. I’d just like topoint out how devastating the expectation of money can beon a family. I was brought up to believe that in life you reapwhat you sow – i.e. you work, you earn, you live – what youearn is yours. I want my parents to use their money whilethey’re alive, not to leave it to me when they die. That is whyI get upset when I see people who plan their lives aroundan expected inheritance, and the ruptures this can createwithin a family are horrifying. My best friend’s father tookhis own brother to court because he thought the division ofthe inheritance from their parents was unfair. It caused sucha rift in the family that they haven’t spoken for ten years.What is that all about? And the way that controlling peopleuse money to bribe family members to act in certain ways,threatening to disinherit them if they act otherwise – it’ssimply beyond my understanding.DIn my opinion happiness, or being happy, isn’t a state ofmind, I think it’s the wrong choice of word. For me the wordhappiness conjures up more a series of moments when –to be a little poetic – your heart lifts or feels full. To give acouple of examples, it’s like when you watch a friend getmarried and you almost cry because it makes you feel sogood, or when you get the best possible results in a test andyou want to punch the air and shout ‘Yes!’ So, when you getthese surveys or questionnaires and experts commentingabout whether money brings happiness or things like that Ifeel that they’re considering the wrong question. Isn’t it moreabout contentment or comfort? And it’s all relative anyway,as far as I’m concerned. Some people, whether they’rebillionaires with considerable inherited wealth, or thosesurviving on very little money, will always find things that willmake them feel good.3Find words and phrases in the article thatmatch meanings 1–8.1collected/cluttered (section A)2almost too liberal with money (Section A)3the funds/finances (Section B)4irritate (Section B)5at the same time (Section B)6understand something complex (Section C)7a division/gap (Section C)8needs to be seen in context (Section D)37M05 GOLD ADV MAX 2181 U05.indd 3704/09/2018 11:09

5Grammarhypothetical meaningCB page 54Vocabularyprefix mis- and false oppositesCB page 551Complete the sentences with the correct formof the verb in brackets.1I wish I . (own) a pet – I’d probably feel happier.2If only they . (give) me the chance to organisethe party next week – I’d be good at it.3It’s high time people . (start) appreciating thegood things in life.4I wish I . (go) to see that comedian in thetheatre last week – the reviews were great.15If only I . (not get) involved with the project!That young boy is always behaving badly – he needs tobe taught some manners.6I wish I . (can improve) my dancing techniquebut it’s hard.2She’s had a lot of bad luck recently – she deservesbetter.7I’d rather my brother . (not play) his music soloudly in the evenings.3I didn’t understand exactly what she wanted, so Ibought the wrong thing.8It’s high time we . (leave), otherwise we’ll belate for the party.4I don’t trust that salesman – I don’t think he alwaystells the truth.5Some advertising doesn’t tell the whole truth – in fact,it quite often deceives people.6It’s often possible to not understand the correctmeaning of a person’s body language.7Books in digital form often have printing mistakes inthem.8I had a lot of doubts about whether it was a good ideato write to him.21Complete the second sentence so that it has asimilar meaning to the first sentence, using theword given. Do not change the word given.You must use between three and six words,including the word given.I think you have waited long enough to make yourdecision. HIGHIt . your decision.2I regret changing my job last year. WISH1behave fortune interpret give lead trustprint understandsentence adverbs2I . my job last year.3I wish I had been more polite to my boss when I spoketo her. ONLY5Complete the sentences with the adverbs inthe box.Getting up early every morning is so difficult and Ihate it! PREFER1I . later every morning!. , the couple meet again years later andthe love affair continues.2. , no one sees the murder although ithappens in a very public place.3. , there will be another series next yearbut nothing has been announced so far.4. , the victim is scared of walking downthat street again.5. , I haven’t seen the sequel, so I can’tcomment on it.6. , the dog has to be put down at the endof the film.I prefer to decide everything myself instead of askingPaul. RATHERI . the decisions myselfinstead of asking Paul.6CB page 56happily hopefully oddly enough sadlyunderstandably unfortunatelyIf . politely to my boss.4Replace the underlined words with the correctform of the words in the box. Use the prefixmis-.I made a mistake with my choice of course to study.WISHI . different course to study.38M05 GOLD ADV MAX 2181 U05.indd 3804/09/2018 11:09

5WritingReview (Part 2)CB page 56About the exam:In Writing Part 2, you choose betweenseveral options. One of these options maybe a review of a book, film, new product,theatrical performance or something elsethat you have experience of. You writebetween 220 and 260 words.2Read the sample answer again and answer the questions.1How does the writer engage the reader in the first paragraph?2How does the writer use a possible negative point to make apositive one?3What factual information does the writer give?4List the adjectives used in the review.5How does the writer persuade us to watch the series?(1) . One moment youcan be feeling really depressed and fedup with life and then something comeson the television which makes you giggleand by the end of the programme youfind that you’re smiling rather thanscowling. That is exactly what I foundwhen I watched the series Blandings ontelevision last week.(2) . I usually shy away from slapstick comedybut Blandings manages to use this as well as other different types ofhumour in a way that seems to work brilliantly. I am glad I switched on.(3) . It is set in 1929 and it revolves around the livesof an aristocratic but hugely eccentric family who reside at a wonderfulminor stately home called Blandings Castle. Timothy Spall plays theforgetful but lovable lord of the manor and the very talented JenniferSaunders is his sharp-voiced sister who wants him to face up to hisduties as a pillar of the local community. Unfortunately, this is a rolehe detests.(4) . However, what makes it so amusing is the wayit pokes mild fun at a bygone age where money, title and class ruledsociety. We see the British at their best and at their worst, and it is anexcellent example of how the British can laugh at themselves.(5) . I can thoroughly recommend the series toanyone who is feeling a little gloomy and I can almost guarantee thatyou won’t be able to resist a smile. Channel 2, 7 p.m. on Sundays.You won’t regret it.Strategy: Include some information about whatyou are reviewing but don’t include a lotof detail about one element of it. Give your reactions, whether positive,negative or both, and includerecommendations for the readers. Use an informal style to engage readers.1Look at the exam task and thesample answer. Then decide whichparagraph-opening sentence (A–E)best fits each gap.You see this announcement on a website.What makesyou laugh?When we’re feeling a bit low, watchingsomething funny on TV can lift ourspirits. We’d like to post some reviewsof TV series that give us a good giggle.Send us a review of a TV series whichyou think will cheer us all up, givingreasons for your choice.Write your review in 220–260 words in anappropriate style.A The script is witty and the characterisationsare superb.BCThe series is based on the works ofP.G. Wodehouse, of Jeeves and Woosterfame.It happens to all of us.D It is refreshing to watch

5 The feel-good factor Use of English Open cloze (Part 2) CB page 48 1 Read the article. For questions 1–8, think of the word which best fi ts each gap. Use only one word for each gap.

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