Roadmap B1

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 1A Profiles

Goal: get to know someone

Grammar: present simple and present continuous
Vocabulary: personal details
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A B

Reading and vocabulary

1 Look at the photos. What do you think the people do?
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What are they doing in the photos?
2 a Read the profiles. Match them with photos A–D.
Name: Sofia Bianchi
b Read the profiles again and answer the questions.
Occupation: I’m training as a tour guide here in
1 What does each person do? Rome. I want to get a qualification in tourism.
2 Where do they come from? About: In my free time, I love eating out with
3 What do they like doing in their free time? my boyfriend. I’m taking this course in English
4 Why are they learning English? because I want to improve my speaking skills.
3 a Match the verbs in the box with phrases 1–8.
There may be more than one possible answer. Name: Xavier Lopez
Occupation: I’m a qualified accountant and I
do get have pass run study take
run my own company. I work full time and I enjoy
train work
working for myself.
1 do/take a course in 5 your own company About: I come from Bilbao, but right now I’m living
in Madrid. My wife is doing a degree in economics
2 a degree/qualification in 6 for a company/myself
here. In my spare time, I volunteer for a local
3 an exam 7 for a degree/qualification charity. I like helping people. I am studying English
4 as a tour guide 8 part time/full time because I need it for my job.
b Correct the information in each sentence.
1 Sofia is a qualified tour guide. Name: Rafael Silva
2 She’s taking a course in Spanish. Occupation: I have a degree in civil engineering
3 Xavier works part time. and I work for a multi-national company.
4 Rafael is doing a degree in engineering. About: I’m from Macae in Brazil. I usually listen
5 Esma is training to be a scientist. to music in my spare time. I’m a big fan of rock
music. I’m studying English because I often have
6 She’s studying English for her job.
to travel abroad for work. My wife works full time
4 a Complete the sentences with your own ideas. teaching English and she’s helping me. I have to
1 I’d like to do a course in … take my exam soon! I hope I pass it.
2 It was difficult to pass …
3 I’d like to train … Name: Esma Sadik
4 Someone I know has a qualification in … Occupation: At the moment I’m studying for a
b Work in pairs and compare your ideas. degree in environmental science.
About: I’m from Ankara in Turkey. I like reading
5 Discuss the questions. in my free time and I’m trying to read books in
1 Why are you studying English? English. I’m studying English because I need
2 Do you have anything in common with the people in the to pass an exam before I can graduate from
profiles? university. I work part time to help pay for my
studies.
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 Listening 9 Choose the correct alternatives.

1A | Profiles
6 a Sonya and Pierre are starting an English class
1.1 A I’m in my first year at university and I 1like/am liking
at a language school. Listen to their conversation. it very much. I 2share/am sharing a flat with another
Which question don’t they ask? student this term. Xavier 3comes/is coming from Spain
1 Where are you from? and he 4learns/is learning English like me. He 5wants/is
2 What do you do? wanting to be a tour guide.
3 Do you enjoy your job?
B
4 Why are you studying English? I can’t find a job so I 6don’t work/am not working right
now. I 7live/am living with my parents because I can’t
5 Do you like travelling?
afford my own flat. They 8live/are living in the country
6 What do you usually do in your free time?
and there’s not much to do! My father 9tries/is trying to
b Listen again and complete the sentences. Who says get me a work experience job in his office.
each sentence, Sonya (S) or Pierre (P)?
1 I usually from home, but right now I on 10
a Make questions using the prompts.
site for a local company. 1 where / you / come / from?
2 I my job most of the time … but I it at the Where do you come from?
moment! 2 what / you / do / at work (or university) / at the moment?
3 At the moment, I for a teaching qualification … I 3 you / usually / enjoy / your work (or studies)?
really children. 4 you / take / any other courses / at the moment?
4 Right now, I part time in a local school. 5 you / study / for any exams?
5 And after I graduate, I to get a job abroad. 6 where / you / usually / go / on holiday?
6 I often for foreign companies.
b Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions.
7 I to play the guitar at the moment.
Go to page 116 or your app for more information and practice.
8 I tennis every weekend.
9 I much sport. I watching it on TV!
Speaking
Grammar
PREPARE
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You're going to introduce a classmate you don’t know
well to the rest of the class. First, write some questions
Present simple and present
to ask your partner. Think about these topics:
continuous
• work and study • interests and hobbies
Use the 1present simple/present continuous:
• family • reasons for learning English
to talk about habits and routines or repeated
• travel • home (city/area)
actions, often with adverbs of frequency like
usually, often and sometimes.
I usually listen to music.
SPEAK
for permanent situations.
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a Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions to find out
I come from (Bilbao).
about each other. Use the Useful phrases to help you.
I run my own company.
Use the 2present simple/present continuous to talk Useful phrases
about actions at the present moment, happening What/How about you?
around now and temporary situations, often with at And you?
the moment and right now.
That’s interesting.
I’m studying for a degree.
Me too!
My wife is doing a degree at the moment.
Some verbs almost always use 3simple/continuous forms, b Introduce your partner to the class. What are their
for example, have/have got, like, love, hate, prefer; hear,
reasons for learning English?
see, know, want.
He's got/has a degree in civil engineering.
She wants to get a job abroad.

8 a 1.2 Listen and notice the pronunciation of do you.

1 Where do you live?
2 What do you do? Develop
3 What university do you go to?
your
4 Do you like sport?
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 1B Life maps
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Goal: describe future plans and arrangements
Grammar: be going to and present continuous
Vocabulary: personal characteristics

Vocabulary and reading 3 Read the article on page 9. What is a life map? How can
it help you?
1 a Look at the photos and discuss the question. What
jobs do you think the people do? 4 Match statements 1–4 with questions A–D in the
article.
b Match photos A–E with comments 1–5.
1 ‘I’m happy with my family life and I enjoy my hobbies, but
1 ‘I think I’m a caring person. I like helping people. I’m my work life is very stressful.’
reliable and people trust me to take care of them.’
2 ‘I’m meeting her next week to discuss my ideas.’
2 ‘I work from home so I need to be organised, but
3 ‘I’m going to ask my boss if I can apply for a new role in
sometimes I feel a bit lazy and I don’t want to work at all!’
the company.’
3 ‘I’m ambitious and I want to get to the top! I’m not shy.
4 ‘I really want to have a job where I can have more fun and
I’m very confident when I speak. I always keep calm
get to know the people I work with.’
when things go wrong.’
4 ‘I have to be patient when I coach players as people are Grammar
very sensitive, but I still need to be open and honest
and say what I think.’ 5 Read the grammar box and choose the correct
alternatives.
5 ‘I’m pretty hard-working. I practise ten hours a day. I’m
creative and I love performing.’
be going to and present
2 a Choose the correct alternatives. continuous
1 Jacky always has exciting new ideas. She’s very Use be going to and the present continuous to talk
creative/reliable. about plans, intentions and arrangements for the
2 Antonio never does anything to help us. He’s very 1present/future.
hard-working/lazy. Use the present continuous for future arrangements,
3 Grace doesn’t tell lies. She’s completely ambitious/ often with other people and giving a time/place.
honest. I’m meeting an old friend next month.
4 Miguel says he’s waiting in a very long queue. It’s a Use be going to to talk about your intentions. In this
situation, you might not know all the details of your plan.
good thing he’s so shy/patient.
What are you going to do? I'm going to ask for advice.
5 Azra never tries to hide what she feels about
something. She’s a very open/calm person.
b Work in pairs and describe yourself using adjectives 6a 1.3 Listen and notice the pronunciation of –ing.
in Exercise 1b.
1 When are you going to take that holiday?
Go to page 136 or your app for more vocabulary and practice. 2 I’m seeing my boss tomorrow.
3 I’m going to ask for advice.
b Listen again and repeat.
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 7 Complete the sentences with the verbs in the

1B | Life maps
box. Use be going to or the present continuous.
Sometimes both forms are possible.

be do find go play relax talk

1 I to Matthew this afternoon at 3 p.m. about the

new role.
2 She a job when she finishes her degree.
D E 3 What you when the course finishes?

Where is your
4 I to an interview tomorrow for a job in sales.
5 I think we busier when the new baby arrives.
6 She tennis this evening at 7 p.m.

life going? 7 When I’m older, I more and work less!

8 a Complete the sentences with your own ideas. Use
be going to or the present continuous.
When you make a life map, you write down important details
about your journey through life. By answering questions like the 1 Tomorrow, I’m … 4 At the weekend, …
ones below, a life map can help you to decide what you’d like 2 Later this evening, … 5 Next week, …
to do in the future. 3 After this lesson, … 6 Next year, …
A What’s your life like at the moment? b Work in pairs and compare your ideas.
What do you like about it? What don’t you like? What things
do you enjoy? What would you like to change? Think about Go to page 116 or your app for more information and practice.
your job, friends and family, studies, money, the way you
live, etc.
Speaking
B What are your goals?
Set yourself some goals. How ambitious are you? Do PREPARE
you want a better job and more money or do you want to
spend more time with friends and family? How creative are 9 a 1.4 You're going to plan and discuss your own
you? Do you want to learn a new skill or try a new sport
life map. First, listen to a life coach talking to a client.
or hobby? Decide what you really want and make a list of
Which topics below does the client want to talk about?
goals for each area of your life.
• money and success • friends and relationships
C How are you going to achieve them? • a job • learning something new
Now you need to decide what actions you can take to
• family • a way of life
achieve your goals. What can you do now and what are you
going to do in the future? Make a list of all the things – big b Listen again and make notes about Ben's likes,
or small – that you can do to achieve your goals. Here are dislikes, goals and plans.
some examples:
I’m going to ask my boss if I can work part time. c Think about your likes, dislikes, goals and plans. Look
I'm going to stop staying late at the office. at the topics in Exercise 9a and make notes.

D When are you going to achieve them? SPEAK

When are you going to look for a new job or join the gym?
When are you going to ask your boss for more money? a Work in pairs. Tell your partner about your life map.
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for each action. And finally, be patient … you can’t do
everything at once, but remember your goals, start working Useful phrases
to achieve them and you really will change your life!
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 1C What next?
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Goal: make predictions about the

future
Grammar: will for prediction
Vocabulary: describing change

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A E

Vocabulary and reading

1 Look at the photos. What can you see?
2 a Match sentences 1–6 with photos A–F.
1 The number of online dating sites is increasing.
Finding a date is becoming easier.
2 The number of young people buying houses has
decreased this year. The number of new home owners
went down last year, too.
3 Driverless cars could reduce the number of accidents.
Driving in big cities should improve.
4 The population of cities is rising as more young people
move to big cities. The population of London went up F
again this year.
5 In some countries, power from wind farms and the sun
3 Choose the correct alternatives.
is replacing energy from oil. Air pollution in towns is 1 It is fantastic that it’s becoming easier/harder to get
falling as a result. electricity from the sun and the wind.
6 The weather is not likely to improve. In fact, it is 2 People can’t buy a house because the prices are going
getting worse, not getting better. Experts say it is up/down all the time.
becoming harder to fight events like forest fires. 3 The number of driverless cars needs to get better/go
up to make the roads in big cities safer.
b Match the words and phrases in box A with their
4 The number of people experiencing bad weather is
opposites in box B. Use Exercise 2a to help you.
increasing/decreasing and scientists are very worried
A
that this situation will continue.
decreasing/falling/going down 5 Everyone is happy when things get better/decrease
getting harder getting worse
and worried when they improve/get worse.
B 6 In some countries, the population is rising/falling so
getting easier improving/getting better there aren’t enough young people.
increasing/rising/going up
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 4 Read the comments about changes in the future. 7 a

1C | What next?
1.5 Listen and notice the pronunciation of will
How many people talk about changes at work? and won't.
1 1 Will there be a change?
A lot of people already use dating sites, but I think in
2 We don’t know what will happen.
the future the number of people who use them will rise
even more. Dating sites will improve, so they will get 3 He won't come to the party.
better at finding you the perfect person. In the future, b Listen again and repeat.
they will be the only way that couples meet.
8 Make sentences with will using the prompts.
2 1 I / sure / Harry / get / a new job / next year.
These days, some people work at home one or two days
a week instead of going to an office every day. I think in I'm sure Harry will get a new job next year.
the future lots more people will work from home all the 2 I / not / think / the weather / get / worse here.
time, and the number of offices will decrease. It’s sad, 3 We / not / have / driverless cars / for a long time.
because people won’t be as sociable. 4 There / be / more work / for everyone in future.
3 5 The population / in our country / rise.
I think the number of people on the planet will continue
6 We / not / have / enough new houses / for everyone.
to increase. There’ll be less space, so we’ll need to
change the way we live. Maybe we’ll live underground, 7 People / have to / live together.
or maybe lots of people will live together in a single 8 I / think / people / still / want / to get married.
house. Life will definitely get worse! 9 I / not / think / everyone / meet / online.

4 9 What will change in your life in the next five years?

Driverless cars are a new thing at the moment, but I
Write six predictions about your life. Think about
think in the future it will be normal to have one. I think
these topics:
it’ll be a good thing, because we won’t have so many
accidents. Maybe we’ll stop using petrol, too. That • home • work • hobbies
would be good! I will move to a new house next year.

5 Go to page 116 or your app for more information and practice.

The weather will change a lot in the future. It will
become more extreme. There’ll be big changes in
temperature, too. It won’t be good! Speaking
5 Match comments 1–5 in Exercise 4 with replies a–e. PREPARE
a ‘I agree. There won’t be enough houses for everyone
a
10 1.6 You’re going to make predictions about your
because the population will rise.’
country. First, listen to Daniel and Sofia talking about
b ‘That won’t happen. I think we will be able to control the future and choose the correct alternatives.
the weather and everything will get better.’
1 Daniel predicts that there won’t be any doctors/robots
c ‘I think meeting partners online is a terrible idea! Will it in the future.
become easier to meet people? I don’t think so!’
2 He thinks people will/won’t get sick in the future.
d ‘You’re right. In the future, it’s possible that everyone
3 Daniel says there will be no/more offices in the future.
will work from their homes.'
4 He says people will work from big offices/cafés.
e ‘At last things will improve! Goodbye to dirty air in our
5 Sofia and Daniel think people will meet each other
cities. I can’t wait!’
at home/online.

Grammar b Which of the predictions do you agree with?

6 Read the grammar box and choose the correct 1 Make notes about how you think the things below
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alternative. will change in your country.
• education • fashion
will for prediction • work • free time
Use will or won’t to talk about 1future/past actions. • health • technology
A big change will be how people meet each other.
They won’t meet through work or family any more. SPEAK
Use phrases like next year, in the future or in a (few/
ten/twenty, etc.) year’s time when we predict the 12
2 a Work in pairs and discuss your predictions.
future. b Decide which predictions are more likely to come
In the future, everyone will meet their partners on true. Rate them from 1 (not likely) to 5 (very likely).
online dating sites. Report back to the class.
Use verbs like think, believe, expect and hope, to introduce
predictions.
I think we will live in a different way. Develop
When you feel very confident about a prediction, use your
phrases like I’m sure or I’m certain.
listening
I’m sure there will be temperature changes.
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 1D English in action

Goal: make and respond to suggestions 3 a Complete the sentences. Use the Useful phrases to
help you.
1 A: What drinking green tea? It you to
relax.
B: I’m not keen green tea, I don’t like the taste.
2 A: I taking regular breaks. You’ll better.
B: That’s a great ! I’ll do it.
3 A: Why try online dating?
B: I fancy it. I prefer to meet people in real life!
4 A: How joining a dance class? Dancing is very
for your heart.
B: sounds fun.

Useful phrases
Making suggestions and
recommendations
What/How about (trying/taking up yoga)?
Why not try (hiking)?
Here’s another idea.
I recommend (doing some exercise).
I think you’ll enjoy (swimming).
Giving reasons
It’s very good for (your health).
It helps you to (relax/sleep).
1 Look at the photo and discuss the questions. It makes you feel (better/happier).
You’ll feel (much better/great).
1 How is the man feeling?
Rejecting
2 What activities do you think would make him feel
I’m not sure (hiking) is a good idea because …
better?
I’m not keen on (swimming).
2a 1.9 Listen to two friends, Katy and Pete, talking I’m not really into that kind of thing, I’m afraid.
on the phone and answer the questions. I don’t fancy (dancing) because …
1 What is Pete’s problem? Agreeing and expressing enthusiasm
2 What does Katy recommend? That’s a (great/brilliant) idea.
3 What three suggestions does she make? That sounds (interesting/fun).
4 What does Pete decide to do?
5 Why doesn’t he like the other suggestions? b 1.10 Listen to suggestions 1–4 in Exercise 2b.
b Listen again and match suggestions 1–4 with Does the speaker’s voice rise or fall at the end?
reasons a–g. Some suggestions match with more c Listen again and repeat.
than one reason.
4 a Look at the problems below and think of suggestions
1 I really recommend doing regular exercise.
you could make.
2 What about running? • I can’t sleep at night.
3 How about going hiking in the countryside? • My neighbours are very noisy.
4 Or why not try volleyball? • I never have enough free time.
• My English is not getting better.
a You’ll meet interesting people and have fun.
• It’s difficult for me to make new friends.
b It makes you feel better and it helps you sleep.
c Being in nature makes you feel happy. b Work in groups. Choose one of the problems in
Exercise 4a. Ask other students for advice.
d It’s good for your health.
e Your social life will improve. c Work in pairs. Discuss who gave you the best advice.
f You’ll have more energy.
g You can do it on your own.
Go online for the
c Work in pairs and compare your answers. Then listen Roadmap video.
again and check.
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Check and reflect

1 a Choose the correct alternatives. b Work in pairs. Choose the three adjectives that best
1 I have/passed a degree in economics from Oxford. describe you and three that least describe you.
2 I’d like to get/take a course in education, get/study a Explain why you chose your adjectives.
qualification and maybe run/train to be a teacher. 5 a Complete the predictions with will and the verbs in
3 I recently got/took some important exams. I finished/ the box.
passed them all!
be able to become be delivered go learn
4 I have/work part-time in a café and I also study/train
live not go order
biology and chemistry at college.
5 I’d like to run/work my own company one day. 1 People to be 150 years old.
6 I’m working as/like an accountant. 2 Humans to the Moon again.
7 I want to do a course at/in ancient history. 3 English less important as a language.

b Work in pairs and discuss which sentences are true 4 We to ‘talk’ with animals.
for you. Say why or why not. 5 We fly from the UK to Australia in just two
hours.
2 a Complete the questions with you and the correct
6 We to shops. We everything
form of the verb in brackets.
online and it immediately.
1 What (do) in your free time? (have) any
hobbies? b Work in pairs and discuss the predictions in
2 (read) a book at the moment? Exercise 5a. Do you think they will happen? When?

3 Why (learn) English? (enjoy) it? 6 a Replace the word or phrase in bold with the correct
4 How many languages (know)? (learn) form of a word or phrase in the box. Sometimes more
any other languages at the moment? than one answer is possible.
5 (have) a job at the moment or (study)
decrease easier fall harder get better
full time? increase rise worse
6 In the future, what (want) to do for a job?
1 Standards of living are improving in most countries.
7 (go) to the gym much at the moment?
2 It’s getting more difficult to buy your own house.
8 (have) a lot of work to do this week?
3 Thanks to social media, staying is touch has become
b Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions in much less difficult.
Exercise 2a. Find out more information.
4 Some people think life will be less good for the next
3 a Write three sentences about things you plan or generation.
intend to do and three sentences about things which 5 Unemployment is going down in many places.
are arranged. Use the phrases in the box.
6 The cost of petrol is going up all the time.
at the weekend in the next few years b Work in pairs. Do you agree with the sentences in
later this year later today next week tomorrow Exercise 6a? Discuss other things that are:
• going up/down
I’m going to the cinema this evening.
• improving
b Work in pairs. Discuss your future plans and • becoming easier/more difficult, etc.
arrangements. Give more information.
4 a Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Reflect
How confident do you feel about the statements
ambitious calm creative hard-working
below? Write 1–5 (1 = not very confident, 5 = very
honest lazy reliable shy
confident).
1 She’s finds it difficult to speak to people she doesn’t • I can get to know someone.
know. She’s actually quite . • I can describe future plans and arrangements.
2 He never does any work or makes much effort. To be • I can make predictions about the future.
honest, he’s really . • I can make and respond to suggestions.
3 He’s a(n) person. He always tells the truth.
4 She has lots of interesting ideas. She’s very .
5 She’s very . She’ll be successful in her career.
6 She’s a very person. She never gets angry or
loses her temper.
Want more
7 She always does what she says she will do, she’s really
practice?
. Go to your Workbook
8 He’s very , he always finishes work later than or app.
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Roadmap B1
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Extended Route
 1A Develop your reading
Goal: understand an article
Focus: reading for general
understanding

1 Which of the following are the most important

qualities of a good friend?
a They always tell you the truth.
b They are good listeners.
c They make time for you.
d They are loyal and trustworthy.
e They make you feel good about yourself.
2 You're going to read about the qualities of a real
friend. First, read the Focus box. What kind of words
help you get a general understanding of a writer’s
message?

Reading for general understanding

Before you read a text in detail, it is a good idea to look
through it quickly first to get a general idea of the
content and identify the writer’s message.
To do this, focus on content words – adjectives, nouns
and verbs – not grammar words.
For many of us, real friends are like family. They
are very important for our health and happiness.
They listen to us when we have problems and they
help us when we need it. They celebrate our happy
moments, too.
Don’t stop if you don’t understand a word. Keep reading.
You don’t have to understand every word to get the main
The qualities of a real friend
ideas. Real friends are like family. You can always depend on them to be there for
you. They are very important for our health and happiness. Here are five key
qualities of real friendships.
3 a Read the article and match sentences a–e in
Exercise 1 with paragraphs 1–5. 1 We all lead busy lives, trying to deal with work and family, so it can be
difficult to find the time to keep a friendship going. However, real friends
b Underline the words that help you identify the main
always make time for you. They call you to chat about your latest news
idea in each paragraph.
and take advantage of your shared interests and activities, like going to
4 Read the article again and answer the questions. the cinema or the gym together.
According to the text, … 2 Real friends are interested in what you say. They don’t just talk about
1 how are real friends like family? themselves. They listen to you as well and pay attention to what you say.
2 why are good friends important to us? They don’t keep looking at their phones when you’re talking.
3 why is it sometimes difficult to meet up with friends? 3 Real friends encourage you and make you feel happy and self-confident.
4 in what way are friends good listeners? A real friend never makes you feel bad or stupid. When you’re feeling sad
5 how do they make you feel good about yourself? and depressed, real friends try to make you feel cheerful again.
6 why do they tell you when you do something wrong? 4 Good friends are honest with you. They tell you when you do something
7 why is it OK to tell your real friends secrets? wrong, but they do it in a nice way. They don’t do it to be
cruel or unkind but because they want to help you
5 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.
be a better person. This kind of honesty is the
1 Which of the ideas in the article do you agree/disagree
sign of real friendship.
with?
5 You can share your personal secrets with a real
2 Do you have a best friend?
friend and trust them not to tell other people.
3 Are your friends similar to you or very different?
You know your secrets are safe with them. And
4 Do you think you are a good friend? Why/Why not? real friends don’t say nasty things about you
when you’re not around.

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 1B Develop your writing
Goal: write a job application
Focus: using paragraphs in a job
application

1 Discuss the questions.

1 Have you ever written a job application, either in your
language or English?
2 What kind of information should you put in a job
application?
2 Read the job application and answer the questions.
1 What type of job is the candidate looking for?
2 What kind of information does the candidate give?

Dear Mr Garsforth,
¹I’m writing to apply for the position which was
advertised on your website on 5th July. Please find my
CV attached.
²I am a graduate in Graphic Design from the University
of Birmingham. Currently, I am working for BetaCore as
a Junior Graphic Designer in their London office. I have
been in this position for approximately two years. 5 Look at the job application again. In which paragraph
³I feel I would be an excellent candidate for the position do you find the following information?
of designer as I have all the skills that you require. I’m 1 what you want to happen next
also hardworking, creative and always happy to learn 2 your reason for writing
new things.
4Thank you for taking the time to consider my
3 a description of qualifications

application and I look forward to hearing from you in 4 a description of personality

the near future. 5 a description of work experience
Yours sincerely, 6 where you heard about the job
Hannah Worth 6 Look at the sentences and decide which paragraph
of an application they might appear in.
3 Match words and phrases 1–7 with the words and 1 I have very strong communication skills.
phrases in bold in the job application. 2 I’m writing to apply for the position of IT Instructor.
1 think about 3 I am a qualified accountant.
2 job 4 I would be happy to attend an interview.
3 at the moment 5 I saw the position advertised on Maspa.com.
4 need 6 I work well in a team.
5 because 7 Many thanks for your consideration.
6 I’m excited about getting an answer from you 8 Yours sincerely
7 more or less
4 Read the Focus box. What do paragraphs do? Prepare
7 a You're going to write a job application for your dream
job, or one of the jobs below. What qualifications,
Using paragraphs in a job application experience and personal qualities would you need
Pieces of writing are usually organised into paragraphs. for the job? Make a list.
Paragraphs make it easier for a reader to find the • a nurse in a busy hospital
information they need. Each paragraph usually deals
• a ski instructor
with a different part of the topic, so it’s easy for a reader
• a graphic designer
to know where they can find the information they need.
Many job applications are organised in the following • a project manager
way: b What words and phrases from the application in
First paragraph: This tells the reader why you are Exercise 2 would be helpful for writing your own
writing. application? Make a list.
Middle paragraph(s): This is where you communicate
the main information, what makes you a good candidate Write
for the job, including details of education and work
experience. 8 Write your letter of application. Remember to
Final paragraph: This tells the reader what you hope/ organise your information into paragraphs.
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