Phases 3 Peter

You don’t sound fine, actually. What’s the matter with you?
Anne You are right. I’m not fine. I’m worried. My parents are not at
home. They went to Oxford for the weekend and I’m here with
Tests Answer Key my younger sister.
Peter And? There’s nothing wrong with that, is there?
Anne No, of course not, but I did something silly. I didn’t wash the
Test 1 dishes yesterday because I was tired, so this morning I put
everything in the dishwasher.
Exercise 1 Peter Great! So now you are free to go for a walk with us. This is
1 He enjoys taking care of someone else’s toys. 2 He received a why I’m phoning you, to invite you to go for a walk by the river.
Life Mission for Rexy, a T-Rex dinosaur toy he is looking after. Anne No! I can’t. I’m sorry. I broke the dishwasher!
3 She likes practising extreme ironing. 4 It’s a competitive sport. Peter Broke the dishwasher? How did that happen?
5 It consists of ironing clothes while you are doing an extreme Anne I don’t know. There was a loud noise and it just stopped
sport like rock climbing, surfing, kayaking, etc. working. My parents will be very angry!
Peter They can’t get angry because this was just an accident.
Exercise 2 What time are your parents returning home?
(Suggested answers) Anne At 7 this evening.
1 Why do you like your hobby? 2 When did you start with this Peter Don’t worry. I’ll be there with you.
hobby? 3 Did you get another Life Mission (for Rexy, the T-Rex Anne Thank you, Peter! You are always so nice to me!
dinosaur toy)? 4 Where did you go last week? 5 Do many toy Peter That’s what friends are for …
voyagers get angry if you don’t follow their Life Missions?
Exercise 4
Exercise 3 Students’ own answers
1 in; 2 on; 3 because; 4 invited/took; 5 Do; 6 was; 7 liked/loved/
enjoyed; 8 of; 9 took; 10 them
Exercise 4
1 cooking dishes; 2 Mexican food; 3 old/vinyl records; 4 next to; Test 3
5 listening to Exercise 1
1 It is a lively and multicultural district in south London 2 No, I
02 Audioscript
don’t. (Suggested answer: Because every morning, she greets
Many people have got interesting hobbies. For example, I’ve got all her neighbours and often stops to talk to old Mrs Briggs.)
friends who collect black and white photos from the sixties. My sister 3 Because Mrs Briggs did not come out of her house for three
enjoys cooking dishes from different countries. Last weekend, she days. 4 She has been in bed. 5 She has cooked for her and given
invited me to her house and she and her husband cooked Mexican her the medicine the doctor prescribed.
food. We had some fantastic tacos.
Exercise 2
Other people have more unusual hobbies. For instance, my next-door 1 has woken; 2 has made; 3 she studied; 4 didn’t even; 5 hasn’t
neighbour collects old records. She has got a lot of vinyl records in opened
a special room next to her bedroom. Of course, she also has a very
Exercise 3
old record player and really loves listening to that music. She spends
(Suggested answers)
hours listening to Elvis Presley’s songs! She just adores him. The
1 How have you been?/Have you been better? 2 What have you
funny thing is that she never listens to any modern piece of music.
done today? 3 What time did you get up? 4 Have you had a cough?
She doesn’t even know what Coldplay is!
5 Did you go to bed late?
Exercise 5
Exercise 4
Students’ own answers
1 party, birthday; 2 made, cakes; 3 roses, present; 4 problem, any;
5 online, supermarket

Test 2 04 Audioscript
It is Mary’s birthday today and Mrs Briggs has made an important
Exercise 1 decision. She has decided to give Mary a party in her house. The old
1 She learnt about it last week while they were having a WhatsApp lady is very grateful to Mary for taking care of her all this time, so
video call. 2 She was listening to her favourite Spotify playlist on she wants to show her how much she loves her. She has made three
her mobile phone. 3 A man from California did. 4 You push the different cakes and some sandwiches. She has phoned Mary’s best
door gently, it rotates and magically becomes a Ping-Pong table. friends and invited them to the party. She has also cut some red
5 I consider ... the most practical invention because … (students’ roses from her garden and made Mary a lovely bunch. Mrs Briggs
own answer) knows that Mary loves red roses. Everything is ready, but Mrs Briggs
Exercise 2 has just realised that there is one problem: she hasn’t bought any
1 were; 2 were watching; 3 found; 4 was; 5 did not look drinks! What can she do? She cannot go out. The doctor said she
couldn’t go out … She has an idea! She can buy the drinks online
Exercise 3 when the local supermarket opens at 4 pm.
1 Anne was really worried because her parents were away.
2 Peter phoned Anne because he wanted to invite her to go for a Exercise 5
walk by the river. 3 Anne decided not to go out with her friends Students’ own answers
because she broke the dishwasher. 4 Her parents were returning
in the evening. 5 Peter decided to go to Anne’s house.
03 Audioscript Test 4
Anne Hello. Exercise 1
Peter Hello, Anne. 1 She thinks the country is absolutely fascinating and the people
Anne Is that you, Peter? are friendly and kind. 2 She has been in Jaipur for three days.
Peter Yes, Anne. How are you? 3 She has visited a dozen places. 4 She has learned that cows are
Anne Fine, thanks sacred animals in India because they are like mothers. (They give

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us their milk and people respect them all over India.) 5 A friend Lilly’s chocolates (and part of the box too). 5 The blouse Lilly gave
drove her to the Taj Mahal while she was in Delhi. her grandma on her birthday was too big for her.
Exercise 2 06 Audioscript
1 Have you ever been to India? 2 Did you go sightseeing when you
were in Jaipur? 3 Melinda has been in Jaipur since last Friday. Lilly 
I had a great time on the farm!
4 How many souvenirs did Melinda buy in Delhi? 5 Wendy has never Dad  Really? Tell me, what did you enjoy the most?
been to India. Lilly 
Playing with the animals. I played with the dogs and the
ducks every morning. Tastan was my favourite. He’s the
Exercise 3 most intelligent dog I have ever seen. He woke me up in the
1 for; 2 on; 3 was; 4 took; 5 arrived; 6 to; 7 into; 8 her; 9 souvenirs/ morning and watched TV with me in the evening. He liked
gifts/presents; 10 like watching my favourite programme!
Exercise 4 Dad  And was there an animal that you didn’t like?
1 She liked the simplicity of the people. 2 It is white. 3 Yes, there is. Lilly 
Sure! Elio, the pig, was the worst of all. He is the dirtiest! He
4 More than 20,000 people worked in the construction. 5 To transport eats what he finds! On Thursday, he came into my bedroom
everything they needed. and found a small box of chocolates. He ate the chocolates
and part of the box too!
05 Audioscript Dad  That doesn’t sound very nice, does it? And what about the
other animals?
Dad  I’m glad to have you at home again! Did you have a good Lilly 
I liked the cows too. They looked clever and they are not
time, darling? clumsy like the pig.
Melinda 
Sure I did. It was absolutely great. I loved India and its Dad  Did your grandma like the birthday present you gave her?
people. Lilly 
Yes, she loved the blouse, but it was a bit too big for her, so
Dad  What did you like best of all? Mum’s going to change it for a smaller size.
Melinda 
The simplicity of the people. They were all so kind, always
ready to help, always nice … It was great! I also liked the Exercise 7
temples and the Taj Mahal. Students’ own answers
Dad  Yes, I’ve read about the Taj Mahal. It’s a big church, isn’t
it?
Melinda 
No, Dad, actually, the Taj Mahal is a monument that an
emperor built for his wife. It is made of white marble and
it is about 171 metres high. It’s got a large garden and a
pool.
Dad  Wow … What an expensive present! I guess a lot of people
worked in its construction …
Melinda 
Yes, in fact more than 20,000 people!
Dad  They didn’t have machines. What did they use?
Melinda 
They used more than 1,000 elephants to transport
everything they needed.
Dad  Well, show me some photos of the Taj Mahal. You took
some, didn’t you?
Melinda 
Of course I did! Look at this one. Here you can see the pool
with the …
Exercise 5
Students’ own answers

Mid-course test
Exercise 1
1 They got to the farm by train. 2 They’ve been in West Yorkshire
for ten days. 3 No, he hasn’t yet. 4 He has already ridden one of
the tamest horses on the farm. 5 She visits the farm once a week.
Exercise 2
1 true; 2 true; 3 true; 4 not mentioned; 5 false; 6 true;
7 not mentioned; 8 true; 9 not mentioned; 10 false
Exercise 3
(Suggested answers)
1 When did you buy the farm? 2 Why did you buy it? 3 How long
have you had the brown horse? 4 What does grandma do on the
farm? 5 When will you go to Manchester again?
Exercise 4
1 got up; 2 invited; 3 hasn’t woken up; 4 has, sung; 5 has, given;
6 isn’t helping; 7 doesn’t like; 8 is examining; 9 has been; 10 sent
Exercise 5
1 more intelligent; 2 dirtier; 3 clumsier; 4 best; 5 the most jealous
Exercise 6
1 Lilly had a great time on the farm. 2 Lilly thinks that Tastan is
the most intelligent dog she has ever seen. 3 In Lilly’s opinion,
Elio is the dirtiest animal on the farm. 4 Last Thursday, the pig ate

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 Phases 3 Exercise 3
1 was taken; 2 was given; 3 are not; 4 when everything;
5 he has worked
Tests Answer Key
Exercise 4
1 Malcolm’s; 2 carefully selected; 3 auditions, specialists;
4 eight, ten participants; 5 clear reasons
Test 5 08 Audioscript
Exercise 1 Sarah Good morning, Malcolm. Thank you for receiving us in
1 She is a special effects director. 2 Students’ own answer. this studio.
(Suggested answer: It is a thriller or a suspense series because Malcolm Hello, Sarah. It’s a pleasure to talk to you.
it has an exciting plot with tension and uncertainty.) 3 Because Sarah We would like to know about ‘Talents On’. Whose idea
she received three awards in different European Film Festivals for was it?
best special effects director last year. 4 Because she knows that Malcolm It was my idea. Last year I was on holiday in the USA
if she gets good publicity, she will have better job opportunities. and watched a similar programme. I liked it and thought
5 She will need to move to Spain for two years. we could bring it to the UK, so I talked to George, the
Exercise 2 director, and we started working.
1 The Catalonian series will be successful it has good special Sarah Why is the programme so successful?
effects. 2 Megan is meeting the series producers tomorrow Malcolm For two reasons: first because the participants are really
evening. 3 Where will Megan live if she accepts the Catalonian talented and secondly, because they are very carefully
producers’ offer? 4 The Catalonian producers’ new series selected, so every programme is an unforgettable show.
includes some stuntwomen. 5 Megan won’t start working Sarah How are the participants chosen?
in Catalonia until the end of next month. Malcolm There are auditions every Monday and hundreds of
young people come to show how they dance or sing,
Exercise 3 but only a few are good enough for the programme, so
1 has, woken; 2 is returning; 3 wants; 4 gets; 5 will, cook a group of specialists listen to them and watch them
Exercise 4 dance, they choose the best ones and give them a few
1 true; 2 false; 3 not mentioned; 4 true; 5 false pieces of advice on how to improve their performances.
Then these participants are invited to the Friday show.
07 Audioscript Sarah How many participants are invited each Friday?
Malcolm Between eight and ten, depending on the show.
Reporter So, Richard, how long have you been a scriptwriter? Sarah Do the people who are not selected get angry?
Richard Well, I wrote my first script when I was a teenager; Malcolm No, they are usually given clear reasons why they can’t
it was for a school play actually. That is for more than be part of the show and they understand they should
eleven years. work harder.
Reporter What kind of films do you prefer? Sarah So we could say that …
Richard I love action films with lots of special effects and stunts.
The dialogues in them are short and require great Exercise 5
imagination. It’s not easy to write that kind of thing. Students’ own answers
Reporter Where do you get your inspiration?
Richard I used to play with robots when I was a little child and
when I remember those days, I often get good ideas.
You know, UFOs, spaceships, aliens and humans trying Test 7
to defend the planet. I just love it! Exercise 1
Reporter What’s the most difficult part of writing a film script? 1 Because Sean has been having very difficult tests recently.
Richard I think it’s getting the inspiration. If your idea is good, 2 He has just bought his son a huge 4K Smart TV. 3 No, he
you will always find the words to express it, but if you doesn’t. 4 He must bring his saxophone with him because he
don’t have any ideas, there will be no script. has to play (some music / some old blues and jazz songs) for the
Reporter Have your meetings here in Los Angeles been family. 5 They would feel very sad and disappointed.
successful?
Richard Yes. We have come to some agreements about the plot Exercise 2
and the main character, and the money, of course … 1 felt; 2 was; 3 to surprise; 4 play; 5 followed
ha ha ha …
Exercise 3
Exercise 5 1 If I had some money, I would love to buy a new saxophone.
Students’ own answers 2 You must not interrupt the speaker during the lecture.
3 You should take good care of your belongings when taking the
underground. 4 If you told the truth, your friends would believe
you. 5 You don’t need to bring anything to eat or drink to Sean’s
Test 6 party.
Exercise 1 Exercise 4
1 He performed solo in an inter-school song competition and he 1 It was Jane’s birthday yesterday. 2 The guests ate sandwiches
got the first prize. 2 When he was eighteen. 3 No, he hasn’t. 4 Yes, and snacks. 3 Jane’s brother was at the party. 4 Jane received a
it was, because he received an invitation to participate in a British pink car as a birthday present. 5 Jane doesn’t drive to university
talent show. 5 Every Friday a candidate for the final is chosen. because she is a green person.
Exercise 2 09 Audioscript
1 Raymond decided to continue singing when he had to stop
having singing lessons. 2 Talents On is watched by thousands Marcus So, Jane, it was your birthday yesterday. What was your
of people all over Europe. 3 The programme is televised in the party like?
evening. 4 A message was left by the producer of the programme Jane Oh, it was great! I arrived home earlier than usual to get
on Raymond’s phone. 5 Raymond’s family know that he will be in everything ready, you know, the sandwiches, snacks and
Talents On next Friday. drinks, and when I opened the door, I saw my brother, who

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 was going to have a shower. That was very strange because Meg And what did Martin do with the cat?
my brother is never at home in the afternoon. Tom He kept it, of course. Now it’s another member of his family.
Marcus Didn’t you ask him why he was there? The cat loves playing with the dog, but the dog often gets tired
Jane Of course I did, and he said he had to meet some and hides under Martin’s bed to relax. As you can imagine, the
classmates to do some work together, so I believed him. first day, Martin’s mum told her son that she was too busy to
Marcus And then what happened? take care of the cat, but then she fell in love with the cat.
Jane I laid the table and began to watch my favourite programme
Exercise 5
when suddenly I heard a loud noise. I went out to the garden
Students’ own answer
to make sure the dog was all right and saw all my friends
and family there. They began to sing, ‘Happy Birthday’,
and then I had a great surprise.
Marcus What surprise?
Jane They took me to the garage and I couldn’t believe my eyes!
End-of-course Test
There was a pink car there and it was mine! It was my Exercise 1
birthday present! I was so happy … 1 They are worried about the way in which animals are kept and
Marcus I can imagine … So now you go to university in your car taken care of in zoos. 2 It is the name of the Philadelphia Zoo’s
every day, I guess. innovation, a campus-wide network of walkways and trails where
Jane No, of course not. I take the bus. I only use the car to go out animals can walk around and above zoo grounds. 3 You will
at weekends. I’m a green person. experience that, when you move around the zoo, the zoo moves
Marcus If I had a car, I would use it every day … Well, in fact, I around you. 4 (Local authorities have decided to take extreme
shouldn’t, should I? measures) in Seattle and Buenos Aires because of a series
of tragic incidents. 5 They were moved to nature reserves in
Exercise 5
Argentina.
Students’ own answers
Exercise 2
1 true; 2 not mentioned; 3 not mentioned; 4 false; 5 false

Test 8 Exercise 3
1 fingerprints; 2 forward; 3 advice; 4 rude; 5 unreliable
Exercise 1
1 It is about something interesting that happened to her son Mike. Exercise 4
2 He (sat down on the sand and) made a drawing of his family, and 1 … they were giving the police all the information they had;
wrote his name and address. He put the drawing in a bottle and 2 … are kept in good conditions; 3 … a zoo-keeper for ten years;
threw it into the sea. 3 Because he didn’t know anybody who lived 4 … not to touch the animals; 5 … visit the London Zoo, you will
in Japan. 4 He told her he really wanted to meet her. see some endangered animals
5 The story shows how small the world is. Exercise 5
Exercise 2 1 C; 2 B; 3 B; 4 A; 5 A; 6 A; 7 C; 8 C; 9 B; 10 B
(Suggested answers) Exercise 6
1 When did you receive the letter? 2 What did she say? 3 What did 1 five years ago; 2 panda, gorilla, rhinoceros; 3 to respect
you say? 4 Would you travel to Japan if you had the money? 5 When animals; 4 different people, companies; 5 want, become,
are you planning to travel? volunteer
Exercise 3 11 Audioscript
1 The reporter told Mike that his story was really good. 2 Mike told
the reporter that he was very nervous during the interview. Reporter So, Dr Barnes, when was this zoo opened?
3 Mike asked the Japanese girl to send him a photo of her family. Dr Barnes It was opened five years ago by Members of Parliament.
4 Samantha told his son to start saving up for his trip to Japan. Reporter Is it more important than the London Zoo?
5 The girl said she could travel to the UK. Dr Barnes I can’t say if it’s more important than the London Zoo.
All zoos are important. This one is just different. It has
Exercise 4
only got endangered animals. If you visit the zoo, you
1 usually noisy; 2 playing, garden; 3 disappeared, garden; 4 baby
will not see a monkey or a camel. You will see panda
cat; 5 too busy
bears, a gorilla, a rhinoceros …
10 Audioscript Reporter Have you been here since the zoo opened?
Dr Barnes Yes, I have. I have been the director since the very first
Meg Did you read the story about the Japanese girl who found a moment.
drawing in a bottle and wants to meet the boy who made the Reporter Are children allowed to touch the animals?
drawing? Dr Barnes No, I’m afraid our animals can’t be touched. They are
Tom No, I didn’t, but last Sunday I read a lovely story in the animals, not people, and they have special days. They
newspaper. It was about a boy in Liverpool who had a dog. The may be nervous or excited and this may be dangerous.
Labrador was usually noisy and loved playing with the boy in We should teach children to respect animals.
the garden, but last week the boy saw that it was too quiet and Reporter Does the zoo receive any money from charity
often disappeared in the garden. Nobody knew where it went. organizations?
Meg Did the family look for the dog? Dr Barnes Yes, the zoo is a charity organization. Money is donated
Tom Of course, they did. Yesterday morning the boy found the dog by different people or companies and we use it to feed
behind some thick bushes. It was taking care of a baby cat! the animals and take care of them. There are a lot of
Meg A baby cat? doctors who work here and a lot of volunteers as well.
Tom Yes! Isn’t it nice? A big dog taking care of a small cat … When Reporter If we want to become a volunteer, what should we do?
the boy, Martin was his name I think, saw the dog with the Dr Barnes First, visit our website and complete the application
cat, he quickly called his parents and told them what was form there. We will phone you and invite you to do a
happening. Then they took a few photos of the two animals. course on animal preservation. After that, you can start
The photos illustrate the article in the paper. Sometimes working for the zoo!
animals teach us unforgettable lessons.
Exercise 7
Students’ own answer

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