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d Have you been cycling recently?Could you tell me?e Did you enjoy the last film you saw?I’d like to know?f What did you do for your last birthday?Would you mind telling me?4 Look at the answers which the pop star Shakira gave in an interview. Write thequestions you think the interviewer asked. Write at least six indirect questions.Compare your questions with a partner.a It’s Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll. What’s your full name?b Yes, I have. My friends call me Shaki. I’d like to know if you’ve got a nickname.c My father is from Lebanon and my mother is from Colombia.d I was born in Barranquilla in Colombia in South America and I still live there.e I’ve got four brothers and four sisters.f I would say I’m a perfectionist and maybe a bit bossy.Chapter 1: Leisure timeg No, I don’t smoke, or drink alcohol or coffee.h I’m five foot two inches.i I was thirteen.j I suppose you would call it Latin/pop-rock.k I write all my songs myself.l One great moment was when I was given the award for Latin Female Artist ofthe Year at the World Music Awards in 1998.Exam hintExercise 1 is a practice task for Part 2 of theSpeaking Paper. In Part 2 of the SpeakingPaper, you will be asked to speak abouta topic for 1 to 2 minutes and you willbe given a question that you have toanswer on the topic. You will be givensome ideas to help you talk about thetopic, but you don’t have to use them ifyou don’t want to. You will have 1 minuteto think about what you want to say beforeyou start speaking.Exam hintIn your 1-minute preparation timeremember to make some notes of whatyou want to say. One way of doing this is tomake a mind map. (See page 133 for howto make a mind map.)Speaking1 Work with a partner and each choose one of the topics below. Prepare to timeyour partner – give them 1 minute to prepare and then ask them to startspeaking. Tell them to stop speaking after 2 minutes. Did your partner answerthe question on the card?Student AYou are going to talk about leisure time. You can use some or all of the ideas listedbelow in your talk but you must answer this question:Which outdoor leisure activity do you most enjoy and why?You must talk for 1 to 2 minutes. You have 1 minute to think and make notes beforeyour talk begins.Here are some ideas to help you: Exercise Excitement Relaxation Social aspect6M01 ENGL SB IGCSE 6781.indd 64/25/11 10:51:06 AM

Student BYou are going to talk about leisure time. You can use some or all of the ideas listedbelow in your talk but you must answer this question:Which outdoor leisure activity would you most like to try and why?You must talk for 1 to 2 minutes. You have 1 minute to think and make notes beforeyour talk begins.Here are some ideas to help you: Excitement Exercise Relaxation Social aspectPart 3We have been talking about leisure time and I would like to ask you some morequestions on this topic. D o you think that it is important for young people to spend time outdoors? (Whyis that?) Do you think that young people are spending less time outdoors? (Why is that?) How could young people be encouraged to spend more time outdoors? How has technology influenced what people do in their leisure time? Do you think these changes have been positive or negative? (Why is that?) Do you think that young people spend more time alone? (Why is that?) W hat changes have there been in the way that people communicate? (Tell meabout that.) What are the positive aspects of these changes? (Tell me about that.) What are the negative aspects of these changes? (Tell me about that.)Exam hintExercise 2 is an example task for Part 3of the Speaking Paper. In Part 3 of theSpeaking Paper, you will be asked to discussmore questions on the same topic that youspoke about in Part 2. It is important thatyou give as much information as possiblein your answers. This discussion lasts forapproximately 5 minutes.Language hintExpressing opinionsI think that I don’t think that I’ve always thought that In my opinion, From my point of view, As far as I’m concerned, I strongly believe that I have my doubts about Chapter 1: Leisure time2 Work with a partner and take it in turns to ask and answer the followingquestions. Remember to give as much information as possible and try to keeptalking for at least 5 minutes.Reading1 Work with a partner and look at the descriptions of different reading skills in thebox, then discuss the questions.Reading SkillsSkimming: reading quickly to get the general idea of a textScanning: picking out specific pieces of information (e.g. numbers)Detailed reading: reading closely for details contained in a text Which one or two ofthe skills would usually be appropriate for reading thefollowing types of texts in everyday life?a a newspaperb an e-mail from a friend you haven’t seen for a long timec a train timetabled a novele a note or messagef instructions (e.g. for a DVD player)M01 ENGL SB IGCSE 6781.indd 774/25/11 10:51:10 AM

Exam hintExercise 3 is a practice task for Part 2 ofthe Reading and Writing Paper. In Part 2of the Reading and Writing Paper, you willbe asked to read a passage (e.g. a leaflet,advert or article) and then complete thetasks that follow. What do you usually do when you find a word or phrase in a text that youdon’t understand? Why? How do you think you could get better at reading in English? Compare yourideas with other students.2 Work with a partner and discuss these questions: Do you enjoy outdoor leisure activities? Have you ever been on an outdoor course? (e.g. rock climbing or canoeing) If yes, tell your partner about it. If no, do you think you would enjoy it?3 Read the leaflet about The Outdoors Centre and complete the tasks that follow.Chapter 1: Leisure timeOutdoors Adventure – Is it for you?The Outdoors Centre runs a range of outdoor courses aimed at bothgroups of young people from schools and colleges and individuals ofthe same age who want to join a group once they arrive here. Allcourses are led by an instructor and focus on promoting problemsolving, leadership and communication skills. The courses run for3–7 days and we can tailor make a course for you if you have agroup of 12 participants. All our courses are residential and we haveseparate six-bed dormitories for male and female participants.Why ‘Adventure all the way’?This is a 7 day course and is our most popular course. It provides a combination of outdoor activities, thechance to meet new people and the opportunity to have some fun. We guarantee that you will be proud ofwhat you have achieved by the end of the week.Arrival is in time for the evening meal, followed by a welcome to the centre and introductions to other groupmembers and your instructors. You will be issued with the necessary kit and then shown to your allocated bedand locker so that you can acquaint yourself with the dormitory arrangements. Once you have unpacked,your instructor will set up some ‘get-to-know-you’ activities in the centre grounds. These will be short and funso you can start getting to know each other quickly and the adventure begins.After a filling breakfast on the second day you will be ready to try more of the centre’s exciting outdooractivities. You will start with some simple problem-solving activities in the grounds and build up to higherchallenges as the day progresses. Later in the day, depending on the time of year, you may prepare a shelter inthe woods or near the beach which you will sleep out in.Days three and four may either be spent rock climbing or enjoying water activities. If climbing, there will be arange of climbs to challenge everyone and you will get the chance to abseil down the rock you have justclimbed up. Water activities will initially focus on safety in thewater and learning how to paddle a kayak, before moving on totake part in fun-filled team tasks on the water, includingscrambling up a waterfall to end the fourth day.On days five and six there is a chance to gain firsthand experienceof navigation, teamwork and leadership. The group, divided intotwo teams, will set out on an overnight expedition. Each personwill carry a rucksack with their personal kit including sleepingbag as they head off into remote mountain areas. The teams will8M01 ENGL SB IGCSE 6781.indd 84/25/11 10:51:18 AM

jointly navigate their way to a log cabin where they will spend the night. The following morning each team willbe given their own finish point, which they will have to reach by a given time to have successfully completedthe task.The last day will require all of the skills gained during the week with a three team challenge involving climbing,kayaking and a map-reading treasure hunt around the centre grounds and immediate local area. In theafternoon, all participants help in a big clean up both indoors and out before having some free time. After anevening meal, the course will officially finish with the presentation of certificates and a group photograph.Is this course for you?To gain the full rewards of this course no previous experience is required. The daysare quite long and are full of activity so they can be physically challenging.However, they are not beyond the reach of average fitness. You need to be openminded to new experiences and prepared to get on with people from a wide rangeof backgrounds.There is little time to shop whilst on the course, mainly due to our busy scheduleand our locations. Therefore only a small amount of spending money is required.Each centre has a shop selling confectionery, toiletries, etc.Chapter 1: Leisure timeWe actively discourage smoking; those under 16 are not allowed to smoke. There isno smoking allowed during activities or on expeditions. In addition, the drinking ofalcohol while on any of our courses is prohibited at our centre.Questions1–3Choose three correct answers.According to the passage, The Outdoors Centrea runs one type of course over the year.b has separate courses for colleges.c hosts courses for individuals and groups.d works only with schools and colleges.e can design specific courses if needed.f takes participants from all age groups.g provides accommodation for guests.4–6Choose three correct answers.On day one of the Adventure all the way course,participantsa decide which dormitory bed they want.b get the chance to meet others on their course.c are expected to arrive mid afternoon.d have a meal with the Centre instructors.e are given the equipment they will need.f take part in some introductory sessions.g are shown around the surrounding area.7Choose one correct answer.On day two, group membersa spend the day indoors learning new teamskills.b take part in progressively more difficult tasks.c spend the night in a shelter in the centregrounds.8Choose one correct answer.On days three and four, there isa a single climb and abseil session for the group.b a choice between two different outdoor activities.c time spent learning a new skill with a partner.9Choose one correct answer.While on the expedition, the teamsa work together on day five.b walk mainly on flat ground.c have the same final destination.9M01 ENGL SB IGCSE 6781.indd 94/25/11 10:51:21 AM

10–12Choose three correct answers.On the last day of the course, group membersa have nothing to do in the afternoon.b use all their newly acquired skills.c are divided into teams of three.d finish the course in the evening.e are tested on the week’s events.f receive a memento of their visit.g remain on the centre grounds.13–15Answer these questions using no more than threewords or a number.13 In what way should you approach unfamiliar situations? . . 14 Give two reasons why you do not have much time forshopping. . . 15 While a course is running, what are all participantsnot allowed to do? . . Vocabulary: staying inChapter 1: Leisure time1 Work with a partner and check the meaning and pronunciation of the wordsand phrases in the table. Use a dictionary to help you if necessary. Add two morewords/phrases for each of the headings.readinga novelan autobiographynon-fictioncomputersto download musicto shop onlineto send e-mailsTVa soap (opera)a documentarya chat showfriendsto have friends round (for a meal)to go round to a friend’s (for a meal)to have a barbeque2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words/phrases in Exercise 1.a Have you read My Side, David Beckham’s book about his life?b No, I don’t read many. I prefer, especially booksabout historical events.c We’ve done a class survey about what people use their computers for.d What’s the most popular thing?e Receiving andis number one, and second isonto their iPods.f What’s on TV tonight?g Well, there’s aabout some kind of medical research, and thenat ten there’s awith Shakira as the guest.h That should be good!i Did you have a good weekend?j It was great, thanks. Wea friend’s for lunch. She lives inCambridge, so we didn’t have far to go. The weather was good so wein the garden.10M01 ENGL SB IGCSE 6781.indd 104/25/11 10:51:23 AM

3 R.04 Listen to four conversations. What answer does each person give tothese questions?Conversation 1: What kind of programmes do you like watching on TV?Conversation 2: Do you prefer reading fiction or non-fiction?Conversation 3: What do you use computers for mostly?Conversation 4: Do you often socialise with friends at home?4 Ask and answer the questions in Exercise 3 with a partner. Encourage yourpartner to give more details by asking more questions.Grammar: prepositional phrasesGrammar hint1 Look at the highlighted prepositional phrases in these sentences. Which one isabout time, which about place and which about movement?a I like reading with my feet up on the sofa.b Sometimes I get into bed to watch a film.c In the old days, there wasn’t such a range of leisure activities.at the end/in the end3 Complete each phrase with the appropriate preposition of place: at, in or on.athe bus stopbpage 56cthe middledthe radioehomefGermanyGrammar reference: see page 229Chapter 1: Leisure time2 Complete each phrase with the appropriate preposition of time: at, in or on.a7.15 a.m.bTuesdayc2001dthe wintereNew YearfMarch 17thComplete each sentence with at the end orin the end.1, I found my wallet underthe sofa.2of the book, they went to livein Canada.3 There will be time for questions.4 Complete each sentence with the appropriate preposition of movement: at, to,into or towards.a We arrivedthe theatre very late.b She gotbed and fell asleep.c WelcomeAustralia!d A huge dog ranme and I screamed.e Throw the ballme and I’ll catch it.f We’re workingreaching an agreement.11M01 ENGL SB IGCSE 6781.indd 114/25/11 10:51:23 AM

5 Read Julia’s e-mail to Giovanna quickly and answer these questions.a What film is she describing?b What is her general opinion of it?c What did she like most about the film?Dear Giovanna,I wanted to tell you about an amazing film I saw on/at 1 Friday. It’s the second Pirates of theCaribbean film, Dead Man’s Chest – have you seen it? It came out in/at 2 2006, but I missedit then.Maria and I went to see it in/on 3 Friday evening. We nearly missed the beginning becauseMaria arrived to/at 4 the cinema on/at 5 8.00 p.m. – just before it started. When we wentto/into 6 the cinema, it was all dark and we couldn’t see where we were going! But at/in 7 theend, we sat right on/at 8 the front so we could get the full effect of the big screen.Anyway, let me tell you about the film itself. It’s set at/on 9 the same time and at/in 10 the sameplace as the first film and in/at 11 the beginning, it continues from where the first film finished.Do you remember Will and Elizabeth were going to get married? Well, something happensin/at 12 the middle of the wedding and everything changes! Well, I won’t tell you whathappens on/at 13 the end, because that would spoil it.At/In 14 one point, I felt that the film was too long and I must say that the plot is a bit weak.But the action is fantastic, especially as you get at/towards 15 the end. There are some reallygood fight scenes and other stunts.Chapter 1: Leisure timeI hope everything is OK with you. I’ll write again at/in 16 a couple of weeks.Best wishes,Julia6 Complete the e-mail with the correct prepositions.WritingExam hintExercise 1 is an example task for Part 5 ofthe Reading and Writing Paper. In Part 5of the Reading and Writing Paper you willbe asked to do a short piece of writing inresponse to a given situation. The writingcan take the form of a letter, fax or e-mailand you may have to provide informationand/or ask for required information.1 The Principal of your school wants suggestions for films to show in a new ‘FilmClub’ that the school is starting next term. Write a letter to your principal with afilm suggestion.In your letter you should: give some general background about the film give your opinion about the film say why you think other students will like it.Write your letter using between 100 and 150 words.Writing reference: see page 25612M01 ENGL SB IGCSE 6781.indd 124/25/11 10:51:24 AM

SummarisingExam hint1 Read the article about The Outdoors Centre and then write a summary for thestudent magazine.In your summary you should: say who The Outdoors Centre runs courses forExercise 1 is a practice task for Part 6 of theReading and Writing Paper. In Part 6 of theReading and Writing Paper you will be askedto read a passage of approximately 500words and then write a summary of between100 and 150 words covering certain points.You should use your own words as far aspossible when writing the summary. tell students two things that happen when they first arrive tell students about two activities to expect.Write your summary using between 100 and 150 words.Your summary should have threeparagraphs. Each paragraph should addressone of the bullet points in the question.Outdoors Adventure – Is it for you?The Outdoors Centre runs a range of outdoor courses aimed at both groups of young people from schools andcolleges and individuals of the same age who want to join a group once they arrive here. All courses are led byan instructor and focus on promoting problem solving, leadership and communication skills. The courses runfor 3–7 days and we can tailor make a course for you if you have a group of 12 participants. All our coursesare residential and we have separate six-bed dormitories for male and female participants.This is a 7 day course. It provides a combination of outdoor activities, the chance to meet new people and theopportunity to have some fun. We guarantee that you will be proud of what you have achieved by the end ofthe week.Arrival is in time for the evening meal, followed by a welcome to the centre, other group members and yourinstructors. You will be issued with the necessary kit and then shown to your allocated bed and locker. Onceyou have unpacked, your instructor will set up some ‘get-to-know-you’ activities in the centre grounds. Thesewill be short and fun so you can start getting to know each other quickly.After breakfast on the second day, you start with some simple problem-solving activities in the grounds andbuild up to higher challenges as the day progresses. Later in the day, depending on the time of year, you mayprepare a shelter in the woods or near the beach which you will sleep out in.Chapter 1: Leisure timeWhy ‘Adventure all the way’?Days three and four may either be spent rock climbing or enjoying water activities. If climbing, there will be arange of climbs to challenge everyone and you will get the chance to abseil down the rock you have justclimbed up. Water activities will initially focus on safety in the water and learning how to paddle a kayak,before moving on to take part in fun-filled team tasks on the water, including scrambling up a waterfall to endthe fourth day.On days five and six, the group, divided into two teams, will set out on an overnight expedition. Each personwill carry a rucksack with their personal kit including sleeping bag as they head off into remote mountainareas. The teams will jointly navigate the

Questions 1–5 Complete these sentences using no more than three words and/or a number. 1 When Daniel was _ he used to buy lots of records. 2 Daniel first enjoyed the music of Abba in _. 3 Madonna asked Abba if she could _ in one of her songs. 4 Daniel thinks that _ in Abba has b