Tai lieu on tap B2

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Contents
LESSON 1 - GETTING TO KNOW 3
LESSON 2 - EDUCATION 8
LESSON 3 - CUSTOMS, CELEBRATIONS AND HOLIDAYS 17
LESSON 4 - SPORTS AND GAMES 27
LESSON 5 - JOBS AND JOB-HUNTING 37
LESSON 6 – MODERN LIVING 45
LESSON 7 – HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE 54
LESSON 8 – HOME, SWEET HOME 61

LESSON 1 - GETTING TO KNOW
STARTING OFF
Task 1: Discuss these questions with another student.
a How do you generally feel when you meet people for the first time?
b What are the things you want to know about people when you first meet them?
c In your country, what types of questions are OK to ask on first meeting someone? What types of questions are not OK?







Task 2: Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer questions about each other`s background. Talk about the following.
- where you were born
- where you live now
- where you went to school
- how many brothers and sisters you have
- what you like doing in your free time
- how long you`ve been learning English
- if you need English for your work
How many similarities and differences are there in your backgrounds?
Try to use some of the phrases below in your responses.









Task 3: Make a list of any other questions you could ask your partner about his or her background. Think about your own answers to your questions as well.





SKILLS FOCUS: PROVIDING INFORMATION
Task 4: Below are some possible answers to the questions. For each question, decide which you think is the best. Give reasons why the other answers are less satisfactory.
1 Do you work or are you a student?
a I work.
b I`m currently studying history at Moscow State University. I`m in my second year.
c I work as a dentist in Budapest. It`s a very rewarding job and I earn good money. We get vast numbers of foreigners coming to get dental treatment in Hungary because it`s far cheaper here than in many other countries. As well as being cheap, we offer high quality dental care and our patients are always happy with our work. I had to study for many years to be a dentist but it was worth it. People generally respect you for being a dentist as it`s considered to be a good job, although perhaps it isn`t as prestigious as being a doctor. I could have chosen to be a doctor and in fact, this is what my father wanted me to do. However, I have some friends who are doctors and they say they work very long hours and can`t spend enough time with their families. I think I made the right career choice.
2 Why did you choose that course or job?
a I didn`t choose it.
b I chose it because French was always my best subject at school and I enjoy meeting new people. I thought interpreting would suit me, therefore, as you have to be a good communicator and of course skilled in foreign languages.
3 What is the most difficult thing about your studies or job?
a I`m not sure. Er ... I would say the most difficult thing is that we have tight deadlines, so I`ll be given a project and then told it`s to be completed in one week, which is nowhere near enough time. That`s difficult but it doesn`t stop me enjoying my work.
b I don`t enjoy attending meetings. It`s often very boring and the meetings last too long.

Task 5: Listen to two students, Nagwa and Carlos. Which question does each of them answer?
1. What do you most enjoy doing with your friends?
2. Have you ever had the opportunity to really help a friend? How?
3. Would you prefer to spend your holidays with your family or your friends?
4. What’s your happiest childhood memory?
Nagwa…………… Carlos……………


Now listen to them again and say if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1 They both give very brief answers.
2 They give a few details to support their answers.
3 They use a variety of tenses appropriately.
4 They speak in a relaxed, natural way
Task 6: Match the questions to the responses in the box below.
1. Do you live with your family or with friends?
2. Do you have any brothers or sisters?
3. Are you a student or do you have a job?
4. Are you interested in football?
5. How do you prefer to travel?
6. Where do you come from?
7. Have you learned any languages other than English?
8. Are birthdays an important event in