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TECH TALK Elementary

and Pre-intermediate

supplementary worksheets

(1) Tests + Key

(2) Listening Scripts

(3) Sample Pages

TEST A (Units 1–3)Choose the correct phrase to complete the conversations. [6 marks]

A: Hello. I’m Lara Benini. (1) Are you / You are Carlos?B: Yes that’s right.A: Nice to meet you.B: (2) Thank you. / Nice to meet you, too.

C: Welcome to Madrid, Mr Johnson.D: (3) You’re welcome. / Thank you.C: Do you speak Spanish?D: (4) No, I’m sorry. / No problem.

E: Excuse me. Are you here to see Sven Nielsen?F: (5) Yes, I am. / Yes, it is.E: I’m Sven’s assistant. Here’s his office.F: Thank you.E: (6) Thanks. / You’re welcome.

Match the words (1–10) with their meanings (a–j). [10 marks]

1 an alarm clock ............ a You read this every morning.

2 an English dictionary ............ b You need this when you travel to another country.

3 a key ............. c You use this to start your car.

4 a manual ............ d You need this when it’s dark.

5 a mobile phone ............ e This keeps you dry when it rains.

6 a newspaper ............ f You can talk to the office with this when you are travelling.

7 a passport ............ g This tells you the time and wakes you up in the morning.

8 a ticket ............ h You can look up English words in this.

9 a torch ............ i You read this to find out how a machine works.

10 an umbrella ............ j You need this to travel on a plane or train.

Put the letters in order to make words for different types of equipment. [8 marks]

1 tolb 5 okho

2 ngipsr 6 shawre

3 acmpl 7 naulam

4 pore 8 glup

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Complete the sentences with a word from the list. Use each word once only. [6 marks]

burger coffee doughnut fries juice sandwich

1 Would you like orange or apple ..................?

2 I want .................. with my burger.

3 I never drink tea or .................. late at night–it keeps me awake.

4 Do you want a chicken or ham ..................?

5 I sometimes have a .................. or a hot dog for lunch.

6 Do you want a .................. with your coffee?

Put the words in the correct order to make sentences. [6 marks]

1 to / call / assistant / my / want / I.

2 your / read / newspaper / I / Can?

3 use / Can / I / office / tomorrow / this?

4 have / Do / you / computer / password / a / for / your?

5 a / you / Do / break / to / want / have?

6 messages / to / I / listen / want / voicemail / my / to.

Match 1–8 with a–h. [8 marks]

1 a thirteen-amp a guarantee

2 a two-year b hard drive

3 a two-metre c engine

4 a twelve-gigabyte d ladder

5 a ten-dollar e pump

6 a two-litre f ruler

7 a six-inch g bill

8 a five-tonne h fuse

Complete the sentences with a word from the list. Use each word once only. [6 marks]

battery bulb lead storeroom tank truck

1 We need a hundred-watt .............. to light up this room.

2 I want to move my computer on to the next desk, but the .............. is very short.

3 This ............. holds fifteen litres of water.

4 We need a two-tonne .............. for the delivery.

5 The new engine needs a 24-volt .............. .

6 Do you have a ladder in the ..............?



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TEST B (Units 4–6)Choose the correct options in this conversation. [5 marks]

A: (1) Can I / Can you speak to David, please?B: I’m afraid he’s not here.A: Oh. Can you (2) take / have a message, please?B: Sure.A: Please ask him to call me. This is Alice Frommer.B: How do you (3) spell / say that?A: F-R-O-M-M-E-R.


1 afraid / have / I’m / a / problem / we.

2 have / don’t / sockets / We / enough.

3 only / We / three / we / have / need / six / but .

Complete the sentences. [6 marks]

1 In the ...... on the left there is an LCD display.

2 At the bottom on the right there are ...... ...... .

3 At the ...... on the ...... there are two gauges.

4 At the top on the right there is ...... .

5 In the ...... on the ...... there are four switches.

6 At the bottom on the left there is a ...... ...... .

Match 1–5 with a–e. [5 marks]

1 Open a the microphone.

2 Remove and replace b the cover.

3 Plug in c the lever.

4 Turn on d the lead.

5 Pull e the fuse.

Complete the sentences with words from the list. [1/2 mark per item = 4 marks]

car park coffee bar reception desk room service stairs telephone restaurant elevator

1 What time does the ...... open in the evening?

2 Your room is on the tenth floor, but you can take the ...... .

3 I want to drive to the hotel. Do you have a ......?

4 The ...... is open for drinks and snacks between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

5 I want to eat in my room. Is there ......?

6 Please return your keys to the ...... before you leave.

7 I need to call the office. Is there a ...... in my room?

8 There’s a smoking area down the ...... from the meeting room.



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B: Right.A: My number is 021 567 5589.B: (4) Please? / Sorry?A: 021 567 5589.B: OK. Got it.A: Thanks very much.B: (5) Goodbye. / You’re welcome.

4 two / have / Do / we / leads ?

5 one / we / only / No / have .

6 cables / think / four / I / we / need

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Complete the sentences with the plural of the word in brackets. [6 marks]

1 There are two ...... at the back of the car. (person)

2 There aren’t any ...... in the restaurant. (child)

3 Where are the ...... for my car? (key)

4 Are there any ...... left to eat? (sandwich)

5 There aren’t any ...... for my radio. (battery)

6 He sent me eight ......... yesterday. (fax)


1 air a transmission

2 automatic b steering

3 brake c locking

4 central d tank

5 steering e pedal

6 electric f bag

7 fuel g wheel

8 power h windows

Correct the mistakes in these sentences. [5 marks]

1 The car have four wheels.

2 It has a lot advanced features.

3 It doesn’t has a CD player.

4 It has a lots of windows.

5 It has a heater or air conditioning?

Complete the table. [1/2 mark per item = 5 marks]

Object Shape Material

football It’s a (1) ...... It’s made of (2) ...... or (3) ......

radio It’s a (4) ...... It’s made of (5) ...... and (6) ......

bottle It’s a (7) ...... It’s made of (8) ......

disk It’s a (9) ...... It’s made of (10) ......



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TEST C (Units 7–9)Complete the text with words from the list. [6 marks]

It can it can it can’t It’s It’s a It has

This is our new robot: Manu-Car III. It’s designed to make cars. (1)............ six arms so (2)............ do a lotof jobs at the same time. (3)............ very strong - it can lift up to 2000 kg. (4)............ fantastic machine.(5)............ do nearly everything, but (6)............ drive the car!

Find twelve parts of the body in the word puzzle. [1/2 mark per item = 6 marks]

Complete the table. [6 marks]

Specifications Questions Answers

Height: 87 cm (1) ...... It’s 87cm high.

Length: 120 cm How long is it? (2)......

(3)......: 40 cm How wide is it? It’s 40 cm wide.

Weight: 5 kg (4)......? It’s 5 kg.

(5) ......: $200 (6)......? It’s $200.

Choose the correct option to complete the dialogue. [6 marks]

A: Stefan, I need more 13-amp fuses and cables. Can you order some?B: OK. (1) I order / I’ll order them today.A: And some goggles.B: (2) I order / I’ll order (3) it / them too.A: Great. And Cathy needs (4) have / to have some American dollars for her trip to New York.B: Right. (5) I phone / I’ll phone the bank after lunch.A: Thanks. And one more thing – I (6) need / needs a cup of tea.B: I’ll get it now.

Write the words in the puzzle. [1/2 mark per item = 6 marks]

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Match the questions 1–5 with the answers a–e. [5 marks]

1 How fast is it? a About 1.5 metres.2 How long is it? b Metal, plastic and rubber.3 What’s it made of? c Just two.4 How many wheels does it have? d Of course not. It’s a bicycle.5 Can it really fly? e Its top speed is about 25 kph.


1 Be a the door carefully.2 Don’t bring b careful! Slippery floor.3 Open c your hands.4 Turn off d mobile phones.5 Wash e children in here.

Correct the mistakes. Use should. [5 marks]

Example: open

1 plugged in 4 tight 3 clear

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Example: The door should be open.

1 The microphone .............................................................

2 The switches ...................................................................

3 The road ..........................................................................

4 The bolt ...........................................................................

5 The tank ..........................................................................


1 She works by IBM.

2 Are you work here?

3 She’s technician.

4 He’s a electrician.

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TEST D (Units 10–12)Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. [5 marks]

1 The car park is between / in front of the office.

2 Can I put the tool box next to / under the wall?

3 The goggles are on / in his head.

4 Can you put your coat behind / under the door, please?

5 The chair is on / between the desk and the door.

Match the pictures 1–6 with the questions a–f. [6 marks]

1 wallet a How long is that cable?

2 dictionary b Can you check the number for me?

3 watch c Can you lend me £10?

4 tape measure d Where’s my wrench?

5 telephone book e What’s the time, please?

6 tool box f What does this word mean?

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. [4 marks]

1 What’s this / that over there behind the desk?

2 These are my keys. These / Those are your keys on the table over there.

3 That / This is my coffee, here. Your coffee is in the other room.

4 Look in that box on the shelf. What are these / those cables for?

Write sentences about the underlined words. Use the words in the box. [5 marks]

heavy small short long expensive hot

Example: I only have $15. That watch costs $50. That watch is too expensive.

1 I can’t drink that coffee. I’ll leave it there for a minute. .....................................................................

2 The ladder is only 2 metres high – I can’t reach the cable. .....................................................................

3 The parcel weighs 250 kg, but the cart only carries 200 kg. .....................................................................

4 We need a 5 metre roll. This roll is 10 metres. .....................................................................

5 You can’t put all those things in this box. .....................................................................

Complete the dialogue with words and phrases from the list. [5 marks]

there’s no Then What’s the problem What’s wrong with Why don’t you

A: (1) ......, Kiko? A: (4) ...... use Philip’s computer? He’s out today.

B: This computer is no good. B: Yes, but I don’t know the password.

A: (2) ...... it? A: (5)...... use the one in my office.

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Complete the sentences with can’t or have to. [6 marks]

1 It’s the wrong key – I ...... open the door.

2 A: This electric drill doesn’t work.

B: You ...... plug it in!

3 I ...... get up for work at 6.30 every morning.

4 You ...... park where there is a ‘No parking’ sign.

5 In my country you ...... wear a seat belt in a car.

6 You ...... drive on the left in England.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the Present Continuous. [8 marks]

A: What (1) ...... (you do)?

B: I (2) ...... (fix) the storeroom lights.

A: Why?

B: They’re broken and I (3) ...... (try) to work in there.

A: Are you sure they (4) ...... (not work)?

B: Yes. That’s why I (5) ...... (stand) on this ladder with a screwdriver in my hand.I (6) ...... (replace) this fuse here, you see. Try it now.

A: Are you sure?

B: Don’t worry, I know what I (7) ...... (do).

A: Whoops! Now none of the lights in the building (8) ...... (work).

Put the letters in order to make the correct word to complete each sentence. [5 marks]

1 You can use s...... (werscs) to hold pieces of wood together.

2 You can fasten your clothes with b...... (tubston).

3 You can use a s...... (lapest) to hold pieces of paper together.

4 You can use a p...... (coldpak) to fasten a door.

5 You can use a b...... (lobt) to hold pieces of metal together.

Match 1–6 with a–f. [6 marks]

1 Are there any a cart for the delivery?

2 There’s a b cement in the bag.

3 There’s some c tape measure on the desk.

4 Is there a d batteries in the storeroom?

5 Is there any e chairs in my office.

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TEST E (Units 13–15)Use the words in brackets to say what each thing is for. [6 marks]

1 What’s a torch for? (see / at night) It’s for ................ .

2 What’s an umbrella for? (stay / dry) It’s for................. .

3 What’s cement for? (build / walls) It’s for................. .

4 What’s a plastic bag for? (keep / things / dry) It’s for................. .

5 What’s a clock for? (tell / the time) It’s for................. .

6 What’s a camera for? (take / photographs) It’s for................. .

Complete the dialogue with words from the list. [6 marks]

does for How It it That’s

A: What’s that button (1) ...... ?

B: Don’t touch that! It’s the alarm button.

A: Oh. What (2) ...... it do?

B: (3) ...... makes a loud noise and people come running to help.

A: Oh. What about that one?

B: (4) ...... for checking the system.

A: (5) ...... do you make it work?

B: You push this lever up and then (6) ...... starts.

A: Then what do I do?

B: Nothing. It’s not your job.

Complete the sentences with was or were. [5 marks]

1 She ...... surprised that the order arrived late.

2 They ...... very busy last week.

3 What ...... wrong with the delivery?

4 He ...... (not) very happy about the damaged boxes.

5 One box was damaged but the other two ...... (not).


1 a torn a mirror

2 crushed b strap

3 a rusty c pipe

4 a cracked d boxes

5 a leaking e nail

Complete the time expressions with in, on, or at. [5 marks]

1 ............... Wednesday

2 ............... November

3 ............... half past seven

4 ............... Christmas

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Complete these sentences with the Past Simple of the verbs in brackets. [6 marks]

1 They ...... (finish) the work at 6 o’clock.

2 We ...... (deliver) the last shipment yesterday.

3 Last week, the company ...... (move) into a new building.

4 They ...... (stop) work for two weeks at New Year.

5 She ...... (start) her new job last month.

6 Last year, they ...... (install) new equipment in the workshop.

Match the questions 1–8 with the answers a–h. [8 marks]

1 Where’s she from? a Cycling and football.

2 Where are you from? b Yes. I play a lot of tennis.

3 What’s your job? c I’m from Australia.

4 What’s his job? d I don’t have any.

5 What do you do at weekends? e She’s from Germany.

6 Do you have a hobby? f I’m an engineer.

7 Which sports does she like? g He’s a computer programmer.

8 How many children do you have? h I read and do some gardening.

Complete the sentences. [5 marks]

1 I’m from ...... . I’m German. I speak German.

2 I’m from ...... . I’m Italian. I speak Italian.

3 I’m from Brazil. I’m ...... . I speak Portuguese.

4 I’m from Australia. I’m Australian. I speak ...... .

5 I’m from Argentina. I’m Argentinian. I speak ...... .

Write these numbers in words. [4 marks]

1 1/2 ....................................................................

2 20% ....................................................................

3 6,004 ....................................................................

4 1,200,000 ....................................................................



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TEST F (Units 16–18)Complete the dialogue with words and phrases from the list. [7 marks]

Can can you does How long can’t take you

A: How long does it (1) ...... to get to the station?

B: About twenty minutes if you walk.

A: Can (2) ...... give me a lift?

B: I’m afraid I (3) ...... – I have to be back in the office for a meeting in fifteen minutes.

A: (4) ...... is the meeting?

B: An hour at least.

A: OK. I’ll ring for a taxi. (5) ...... I borrow your mobile phone for a minute?

B: Sure, go ahead. But (6) ...... order me another coffee first?

A: What about your meeting?

B: Well, how long (7) ...... it take to drink a cup of coffee?

Complete the questions with much or many. [4 marks]

1 How ............ money do you have in your wallet?

2 How ............. paint do we have?

3 How .............. bottles of alcohol do you need?

4 How ............... does it cost?

Complete the sentences with a word from each list. [5 marks]

barrel oilglass paperpiece taperoll toothpastetube water

1 I need a drink – can I have a ........ of ........?

2 If you want to seal that parcel, there’s a ........ of ........ on my desk.

3 I need to clean my teeth, but I didn’t bring a ........ of ........ .

4 The price of a ........ of ........ controls the price of petrol.

5 Can I have a ........ of ........ ? I need to write down this number.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentences. [6 marks]

1 The road goes between / along the river for about a mile.2 You have to walk through / over the bridge to get to platform 7.3 Go right down / up the hill – our house is at the bottom.4 If you look in / through the trees you can just see the beach.5 A glass elevator runs up / over the outside of the building.6 This pipe runs between / along the pump room and the main tank.



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1 Are you carrying anything with batteries? a A coffee, please.2 Which platform is it? b Twelve pounds fifty.3 Who packed your case? c Yes. Here it is.4 How many bags do you have? d Yes, I am - a camera.5 How much is that? e No.6 Has anyone given you anything to carry? f I did.7 What do you want to drink? g It’s number one.8 Have you filled in an immigration form? h Two.

Match the words with the pictures. [5 marks]

single / one-way ticket passport return ticket form receipt

Complete the sentences with a word from each list. [5 marks]

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1 You can use some string to ...... ...... those boxes.2 You start the job by ...... the hub cap ...... .3 It stays clean if you ...... the cover ...... .4 Can you ...... ...... your mobile phone number for me, please?5 You have to ...... ...... the password to use this computer.

Complete the sentences using the words in the list. [6 marks]

bounces burns stretches contracts melts smashes

1 If you heat ice, it .............. .

2 If you cool a piece of metal, it .............. .

3 If you drop a plate, it .............. .

4 If you set fire to a piece of paper, it .............. .

5 If you drop a football, it .............. .

6 If you pull the ends of a piece of rubber, it ............. .

Underline the correct word. [4 marks]

1 Could you lend / borrow me £10, please?2 To remove the hubcap, first loosen / tighten the bolts.3 Can you say / tell me your password?4 Come / Go over here. I need some help.

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TEST G (Units 19–21)Complete the questions and answers. [5 marks]

Q: (1)..........you fix the front door?A: Yes, I did.

Q: Did you fill the tanks?A: No, (2) ..........

Q: Did he check the hard drive?A: No, he (3) ...........

Q: (4) ..........they fix the leak?A: Yes, they (5)..........

Complete the dialogue with phrases from the list. [6 marks]

Do you want How soon I’ll ask I’ll call What happens if What’s wrong

A: (1) .......... with the photocopier?

B: I don’t know. It’s not working.

A: (2) .......... you switch it off and then on again?

B: It still doesn’t work.

A: (3) .......... me to take a look?

B: No, thanks. We need an engineer.

A: OK. (4) .......... the engineer out.

B: (5) .......... can he get here? I need to copy 300 reports this morning.

A: (6) .......... him to come right away.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. [6 marks]

1 The tank’s almost empty – you need to ......(fill) it up.

2 A: I think the pump is blocked.

B: But I ...... (clear) a blockage yesterday.

3 We have to ...... (replace) that worn drive belt with a new one.

4 It’s too hot. The temperature needs ...... (adjust).

5 A: I’ve got a problem with my printer.

B: Did you ...... (update) the driver?

6 Did you hear that noise? We need to ...... (oil) the wheels.

Complete the sentences with words from the list. [5 marks]

allow Don’t have to must must not

1 ...... operate machinery when under the influence of alcohol.

2 You ...... never touch these wires.3 Don’t ...... children to use this equipment.4 This medication ...... be given to children.5 You ...... wear goggles when using the saw.



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1 Look where you’re going. a Somebody will trip over it.

2 Don’t leave the computer on. b You’ll break it.

3 It was a bad idea and it didn’t work. c You’ll be tired tomorrow.

4 Come in out of the rain. d It’ll use up electricity.

5 Don’t leave that there. e You’ll fall asleep at your desk.

6 Be careful with that plate. f We won’t do it again.

7 It’s very late. g You’ll get wet.

8 Take a break. h You’ll walk into something.

Complete the sentences with the Past Simple of the verbs in brackets. [6 marks]

1 He ...... (have) an accident at work, but he was OK.

2 I ...... (take) the train to work yesterday morning.

3 I ...... (forget) to order the parts we needed.

4 Who ...... (leave) my screwdriver on the floor?

5 He ...... (cut) the pipe into six short pieces.

6 I ...... (ring) the engineer but he wasn’t there.


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1 The spoon ........... on the pivot.

2 The fan ........... air into the room.

3 The ball ........... down the hill.

4 Sometimes, the sun ........... your face.

5 The crane driver accidentally ........... the load on the ground.

6 The crane ........... the load carefully on to the ship.


1 living / like / Paris / in / you / Do ?

2 car / the / hate / I / washing .

3 in / driving / don’t / I / cities / like / big .

4 love / friends / for / cooking / I .

5 working / small / for / like / I / company / a .

6 like / you / walk / for / a / taking / dog / the / Do ?

7 at / What / doing / weekends / you / like / do ?

8 like / does / holiday / she / What / on / doing ?



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TEST A KEY TEST B KEY1 Are you2 Nice to meet you, too.3 Thank you.4 No, I’m sorry.5 Yes, I am.6 You’re welcome.

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1 bolt 1 15 hook2 spring 16 washer3 clamp 17 manual4 rope 18 plug

1 juice 14 sandwich2 fries 15 burger3 coffee 16 doughnut

1 I want to call my assistant.2 Can I read your newspaper?3 Can I use this office tomorrow?4 Do you have a password for your computer?5 Do you want to have a break?6 I want to listen to my voicemail messages.

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1 (light) bulb 14 truck2 cable 15 battery3 tank 16 storeroom

1 Can I2 take3 spell4 Sorry?5 You’re welcome.

1 I’m afraid we have a problem.2 We don’t have enough sockets.3 We need six, but we only have three. /

We only have three, but we need six.4 Do we have two leads?5 No, we only have one.6 I think we need four cables.

1 centre 4 a lever2 three knobs 5 centre, right3 top, left 6 key pad

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1 restaurant 5 room service2 elevator 6 reception desk3 car park 7 telephone4 coffee bar 8 stairs

1 people 4 sandwiches2 children 5 batteries3 keys 6 faxes

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1 The microphone should be plugged in.2 The switches should be on.3 The road should be clear.4 The bolt should be tight.5 The tank should be full.

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1 That coffee is too hot.2 The ladder is too short.3 The parcel is too heavy.4 This roll is too long.3 This box is too small.

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1 are you doing2 ’m fixing3 ’m trying4 aren’t working5 ’m standing6 ’m replacing7 ’m doing8 is working

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TEST E KEY TEST F KEY1 seeing at night.2 staying dry3 building walls.4 keeping things dry.5 telling the time.6 taking photographs.

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1 Do you like living in Paris?2 I hate washing the car.3 I don’t like driving in big cities.4 I love cooking for friends.5 I like working for a small company.6 Do you like taking the dog for a walk?7 What do you like doing at weekends?8 What does she like doing on holiday?



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Match 1–6 with a–f. [6 marks]

1 architect 4 laboratory technician

2 field service engineer 5 quality controller

3 help desk technician 6 warehouse manager

a I solve customers’ problems over the phone.b I collect and examine product samples.c I receive shipments and check quantities.d I repair and maintain customers’ machines.e I design buildings.f I test and analyse samples.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the present simple. [8 marks]

1 My sister .................... (work) night shifts in a warehouse.

2 .................... (he / use) a computer at work?

3 What .................... (your boss / do)?

4 My husband .................... (work) for a bank.

5 The engineers .................... (spend) a lot of time driving.

6 .................... (you / meet) a lot of people in your job?

7 Sally .................... (test) software for a credit card company.

8 .................... (you / need) a driving licence to do your job?

Choose the correct option to complete the dialogues. [6 marks]

1 A: Can I use / Would you like some help with those boxes?B: Yes, please.

2 A: Do you want a / Do you want me to hand with that?B: No. It’s all right, thanks.

3 A: Can I / Could you use your phone?B: Go ahead.

4 A: Do you want me to open the door for you?B: I think / I’m afraid I can manage.

5 A: Could you / Do you want to tell me where Steve Daly’s office is, please?B: Yes, of course. It’s on the second floor.

6 A: Can I borrow your laptop?B: Of course / I’m afraid it’s broken.

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TEST A (Units 1–3)1

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Write the following measurements in full. [8 marks]

1 1.2 km ..............................................

2 7 ft ..............................................

3 22.3 cm ..............................................

4 16 yd ..............................................

5 26°C ............................................

6 4 lb ..............................................

7 2.5 kg ..............................................

8 0.2 l ..............................................

Complete the dialogue with the words from the list. [6 marks]

back to front missing wrong colour wrong size there are there’s

A: (1) .................... a problem with the delivery.

B: What’s the problem, Mr Balsen?

A: (2) .................... too many hand carts. We ordered six but you sent twelve.

B: Oh, I see.

A: And they’re the (3) .................... . We asked for black, not blue.

B: Oh dear.

A: They’re the (4) .................... , too. They don’t fit our warehouse at all. And some of the wheels are

(5) .................... – one of the carts doesn’t have any wheels!

B: Oh no. Anything else?

A: Yes, all the handles are (6) .................... !

B: I’m really sorry. I’ll change them straight away.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of will. [8 marks]

1 We .................... (repair) those cables tomorrow.

2 .................... (you / send) me your new price list?

3 They .................... (not buy) the new software because it’s too expensive.

4 .................... (you / deliver) the computers on Friday?

5 I .................... (send) you an order form with your parcel.

6 We .................... (not need) to order any more ink cartridges.

7 Mr Papin .................... (phone) you next week.

8 When .................... (the new model / be) in the shops?



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1 How much vehicles do Fastline have?

2 I need an advice about the new FX20.

3 There are a lot of defect with the printer you sent us.

4 How many money will we need to buy the new factory in Frankfurt?

5 This printer cartridge don’t fit the packaging.

6 Some of the new machinery are very expensive.

7 Pollutions cause some serious problems in our industry.

8 We now have seven truck delivering in the North East.

Complete the sentences with the words from the list. [8 marks]

easier safer the quickest the noisiest much more as comfortable as as small as

1 That machine is .................... we’ve ever had in the factory. It’s really loud!

2 This new printer is .................... faster than the old one.

4 Our new packaging is .................... expensive but it’s very popular.

5 Travelling by bus isn’t .................... travelling by train.

3 I think the new software they installed is much .................... to use.

6 Flying is .................... way to get to New York.

7 My new mobile phone is .................... a credit card.

8 The new warehouse machinery is .................... than ever before.



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1 When you press down on one end of a lever, a the guillotine falls.

2 If you press the ‘off’ button, b the motor starts.

3 When the wind blows, c the other end goes up.

4 If you connect the wires to the battery, d the blades rotate.

5 When you fill a container with water, e it gets heavier.

6 If you press the ‘on’ button, f the light comes on.

7 When you rotate the cam, g the machine stops.

8 If you cut the string, h the crank handle turns.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. [6 marks]

1 They always .................... our ID when we enter the Production Facility.

a control b check c make

2 This thermostat .................... the temperature in the main warehouse.

a checks b enables c controls

3 I’ve .................... this machinery thoroughly, and I can’t find any problems.

a checks b checked c controlled

4 You can .................... down the whole system with this valve.

a shutting b shut c to shut

5 This pulley is .................... heavy weights.

a lifted b for lifting c to lift

6 This switch .................... the operator to restart the machine.

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TEST B (Units 4–6)1

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become get go have know make put

1 My previous company .................... furniture in southern Italy.

2 The Purchasing Manager .................... where to buy good quality components at the best prices.

3 The delivery driver .................... the boxes in the storeroom.

4 By the end of that year, NewFed International .................... 20 offices in different countries.

5 I’m afraid your delivery .................... to the wrong address.

6 I .................... a company car when I started my new job in Sales.

7 The company .................... more successful after it launched the X23.

8 I .................... to Feltronics because they offered the best job conditions.

Complete the sentences. Put the letters in the correct order. [8 marks]

1 Sales in the last three months of the year .................... (tnew pu) considerably.

2 There was a 3% .................... (lafl) in staffing costs this year.

3 Prion Engineering closed their Swedish office after a 10% .................... (srie) in costs.

4 Energy costs .................... (esro) for the second time this month.

5 We need to .................... (ercude) the level of waste throughout the company.

6 Staff agreed to take a .................... (tuc) in wages to help the company to compete.

7 Sales continued to increase, but profits .................... (llef) slightly last year.

8 Denver Pro announced a 20% .................... (prdo) in profits.

Complete the dialogue. Put the words in the correct order. [6 marks]

A: (1) photocopier / The / isn’t / working.B: (2) plugged / in / it / Is?A: Yes.B: (3) switched / it / Is / on?A: Yes, of course!B: (4) Have / checked / paper / the / you?A: Yes, I’ve done that.B: (5) you / phoning / Have / tried / Service / Engineer / the?A: Yes.B: (6) can / soon / he / get / How / here?A: He can’t come until next Friday!



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1 Why is he soldering the wire? a It was jammed.

2 Why are you recharging the batteries? b They were blunt.

3 Why are they unblocking the filter? c The electrical connection was loose.

4 Why are you changing that bulb? d It was blocked with dirt.

5 Why is she sharpening those scissors? e It was burnt out.

6 Why are they cleaning the tank? f They were flat.

7 Why is he tightening that screw? g It was loose.

8 Why is she clearing the paper tray? h It was dirty.

Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the present continuous. [8 marks]

1 She .................... (write) an email on the computer.

2 The Laboratory Technicians .................... (test) the samples at the moment.

3 Lyn .................... (work) at home for the rest of this week.

4 We .................... (run) some safety tests on the new model.

5 The IT department .................... (install) new software.

6 The printer in the main office .................... (not work) again.

7 .................... (you / help) Joe with the product launch today?

8 I .................... (not use) the PC today because I’ve got my laptop.



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Put the words in the correct order to complete the dialogues. [8 marks]

1 A: like / the / canteen / What’s?B: It’s quite good, actually.

2 A: is / How / long / lunch / break / the?B: One hour.

3 A: do / you / car / What / make / drive / of?B: A Lancia.

4 A: the / office / How / your / house / far / is / from?B: About 15 minutes by car.

5 A: new / boss / like / your / What’s?B: She’s OK, I suppose.

6 A: is / filing / cabinet / your / What / colour?B: It’s the green one over there.

7 A: software / engineers / money / do / make / How / much?B: More than I make!

8 A: you / need / printer / cartridge / What / kind / of / doB: That one – the AC50.

Write the following numbers in full. [8 marks]

1 1,200,000 ................................................ 5 2006 .......................................................2 ?1.60 ..................................................... 6 $275 .......................................................3 3/4 ......................................................... 7 5/8 .........................................................4 6,000,000,000 ........................................... 8 1985 (the year) .........................................

Choose the correct option. [8 marks]

1 You have to / don’t have to speak very good English for this job.We have a lot of customers in America.

2 They don’t need to / mustn’t visit the factory, but they want to see how everything works.

3 Werner doesn’t have to / mustn’t work this weekend – the factory’s closed.

4 You must / mustn’t wear safety goggles when you use this machine. It’s an important safety precaution.

5 I wore a uniform when I worked in the hospital, but I don’t need to / mustn’t wear a uniform in my new job.

6 We don’t have to / mustn’t launch this product until all the tests are completed.

7 You mustn’t / don’t need to park your car in front of the office. The Manager doesn’t like it.

8 Sandra mustn’t / doesn’t have to visit Optec today. She visited them last week.

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2 The pulley’s too high. b It needs lengthening.

3 The lid’s too narrow. c It needs strengthening.

4 That machine is too slow. d They need enlarging.

5 Those holes are too small. e It needs lowering.

6 The wires are in the wrong place. f It needs widening.

7 The rope’s too weak. g They need repositioning.

8 These screws are too loose. h It needs speeding up.


1 The gears are .................... (nrow) – that’s why the machine is so noisy.

2 I had an accident. My car door is .................... (tednde).

3 My desk is really .................... (ysdut). I must remember to clean it.

4 Those pipes are badly .................... (rocrddeo). We need to replace them.

5 This CD is .................... (pichped). I can’t use it in my computer.

6 The safety glass is .................... (darcsecht). I’ll have to fit a new piece.

7 That machine won’t work because the rods are .................... (tenb).

8 Those cables are .................... (eydarf) – we must order some more.

Complete the sentences with should, shouldn’t, or could. [8 marks]

1 You .................... always read the instructions carefully before using any new machine.

2 You need to wear ear protectors. You .................... damage your hearing.

3 You .................... run in the warehouse. You don’t want to trip over and fall.

4 Be careful of those frayed wires. You .................... get an electric shock.

5 You .................... wear short sleeve shirts when you’re operating machinery.

6 You .................... leave that handcart there. Somebody will trip over it.

7 Be careful with that ladder. You .................... fall and hurt yourself.

8 You .................... leave water on the floor. Always clean it up straight away.

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remove check repeat screw locate unscrew make sure place

Complete the sentences with the adverb form of the adjectives in the list. [8 marks]

accurate careful cheap good hard regular thorough tight

1 Remember to close that lid really .................... . We don’t want it to come off.

2 You can fly to many countries very .................... these days.

3 Our new model is selling really .................... . It’s a big success.

4 You should lift those boxes .................... – you don’t want to hurt your back.

5 My boss thinks that I don’t work .................... enough.

6 You need to oil these cogs very .................... to keep the gears running properly.

7 We have to check the oil level .................... – at least once a week.

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1 ...... the level of the water in this tank regularly.

IF LEVEL IS BELOW ‘MINIMUM’ MARK, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:

2 ...... the top up plug.3 ...... the top-up plug.4 ...... the top-up hose in position and

begin to fill tank.5 ...... the level is at the ‘maximum’ mark.6 ...... the top-up hose.7 ...... in the top-up plug.8 ...... this process at the beginning

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1 A football is .................... (sphere).

2 A tin can is .................... (cylinder).

3 A CD is .................... (circle).

4 A traffic cone is .................... (cone).

5 Some road signs are .................... (triangle).

6 A dice is .................... (cube).

7 Many postage stamps are .................... (rectangle).

8 A half circle is .................... (semi-circle).

Find six types of equipment and six pieces of equipment in the word puzzle. The types of equipmentread across and the pieces of equipment read down. [12 marks]

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Complete the sentences with the passive. [6 marks]

1 Customer service staff take orders by telephone.Orders ................................. by telephone.

2 They send the information to the warehouse.The information ................................. .

3 The Warehouse Manager gives the warehouse staff a list of jobs.The warehouse staff ................................. .

4 The warehouse staff take the goods from the shelves.The goods ................................. .

5 The staff load the goods on to vans.The goods ................................. .

6 The drivers deliver the goods to the customers.The goods ................................. .


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1 Keep equipment well maintained a by advertising them on TV and radio.

2 Speaking English b before launching them.

3 Press the red button c before starting any maintenance work.

4 Tell people about your products d helps you to keep in touch with the office.

5 Always test new products thoroughly e by cleaning it regularly.

6 Switch off machinery f helps you to communicate with colleagues around the world.

7 Using a mobile phone g to avoid unnecessary accidents.

8 Use proper safety procedures h to turn the machine off.


1 A green light comes on when the .................... (rosens) is activated.

2 The pressure .................... (mupp) sends water around the system.

3 This .................... (esho) carries oil to lubricate the gears.

4 This area is dangerous because we store compressed .................... (asg) in these tanks.

5 We assemble these .................... (stebu) in the factory before sending them to China.

6 Solar .................... (lecsl) supply all the hot water we need to keep the system running.

Complete the warning sign with words from the list. [8 marks]

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This machine (3) ................. used by unqualified staff.

Safety goggles and ear protectors (4) ................. worn when operating this machine.

Always (5) ................. that the safety guard is in place before switching on.

(6) .......... leave the machine unattended when switched on.

(7) ...... smoking while operating the machine.

(8) .......... keep the floor area around this machine clear at all times.

Choose the correct options. [6 marks]

A: (1) I think / Why don’t we should replace all our trucks. They’re getting too old.B: OK. (2) We could / Why don’t we get those Mercedes S100s?

A: Maybe, but I’m not sure if we need such big vehicles. (3) How about / Couldn’t we buyingthe Opel 420s? They’re smaller and they’re cheaper too.

C: I think (4) it’s too expensive / it’ll save time to replace them all at once. (5) Couldn’t / I thinkwe just replace the oldest ones this year and the rest next year?

A: Mm, I think you’re right. (6) How about / We could get six new Opels this year. Then we canreplace the rest next year.


spying stealing hackers security guards viruses kidnappers

1 This is the second time .................... have broken into our website.

2 We need more .................... to protect our equipment at night.

3 We need to clean up all these .................... in our computer system.

4 You need to be careful – there are a lot of .................... operating in this country.

5 These cameras are sometimes used for .................... on employees.

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1 High pressure water travels t................ this pipe to the main holding tank.

2 A high voltage electrical current passes b................ these two terminals.

3 The sorted items travel a................ the belt to the dispatch area.

4 If you move t................ the machine you’ll see exactly how it works.

5 This cable passes u................ the ground to a relay station 500 metres away.

6 If you go p................ the warehouse, you’ll come to the canteen.

7 You need to put that rope a................ the pulley.

8 Can you see the warning sign o................ the door into the workshop?

Choose the correct options. [10 marks]

Telnet’s easy to get to. (1) Head / Pass for the motorway at Ruston. (2) Miss / Keep going for about 50 km.

(3) Get / Exit off at Junction 23. At the traffic lights, turn (4) towards / left. Follow the A3 until you

(5) pass / keep a small lake on the right. Take the right-hand (6) fork / roundabout – it’s (7) signposted / past

to East Fexham. Then, just (8) before / towards a petrol station, you’ll see a turning (9) on the left / on the

left-hand. Telnet’s in there – you can’t (10) miss / pass it.

Complete the dialogue with the words from the list. [6 marks]

sorry does that mean what time so that’s how much how long

A: Hello, PBS Training.

B: Yes, I’d like to book a place on your time management course. (1) .............. is that course?

A: Er, it’s three days – 17th to 19th March.

B: (2) .............. ? I didn’t hear you – the line’s not very good.

A: It’s three days, March 17th to 19th.

B: Oh, OK. And (3) .............. does it start in the mornings?

A: All our courses start at 9.00 am, except the weekend ones which start at 10.00.

B: (4) .............. this course starts at 9.00?

A: Yes, this starts at 9.00.

B: And (5) .............. does it cost?

A: It’s £400 for the three days – with 10% discount if you book before next Monday.

B: (6) .............. £360, then?

A: That’s right.

B: OK. Can I book it now, please?


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1 Be careful! The water in that tank is very ...... .

a tall b high c deep

2 They had to use very strong steel because of the extreme .......... of the 80-floor building.

a height b high c length

3 We need a 100m .......... cable to reach to the other side.

a tall b long c high

4 The .......... of the Eurotunnel, between England and France, is more than 30 miles.

a long b length c height

5 How .......... is that swimming pool from one side to the other?

a wide b long c deep

6 Engineers used precision instruments to check the .......... of the bore hole.

a depth b length c height

7 The .......... of the machinery was too much for the crane to lift.

a age b depth c weight

8 How .......... is the average basketball player?

a wide b high c tall

Correct the mistakes in the sentences. [8 marks]

1 There aren’t many component needed for this new model.

2 Jenna asked for little more time to finish her report.

3 Ruben has plenty storage space in his office.

4 How many time do we have for this meeting?

5 We have a lots of expensive equipment in this workshop.

6 The staff decided to bring in few plants to brighten up the office.

7 There aren’t much people here for the product launch.

8 Have you got many work to do before lunchtime?

Complete the dialogue. Put the words in the correct order. [6 marks]

A: OK, can we arrange a date for the next meeting? Paul? (1) Thursday / next / Are / free / you?

B: Yes, I’m free then.

A: Great? What about you, Heike?

C: (2) can’t / make / the / afternoon / it / until / I. I’m busy all morning.

B: Oh, and I just remembered I have another meeting at 5.00. (3) long / do / you / How / we / need / think?

A: I suppose two hours should be long enough. (4) meet / we / around / 2.30 / Shall?

B: (5) good / me / for / That’s.

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1 Could you send me directions from the airport to your office? a asking for a reply

2 Many thanks for giving me such helpful information on your products. b referring to a future contact

3 I’m afraid we are a little behind with our orders at the moment. c saying thank you

4 We would be happy to send you a replacement part or a refund. d referring to an attachment

5 Can you confirm that you have received my email sent last Thursday? e introducing bad news

6 Please find full details of all our courses attached. f offering help

7 I look forward to meeting you at the Sales Conference in January. g asking for help

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition from the list. [6 marks]

about at for in to without

1 I’m interested .................... introducing new testing systems for all our products.

2 Thank you .................... replying so quickly to my letter.

3 How .................... arranging a meeting with all the Technical Support staff?

4 We’re looking forward .................... having a new sales team in Paris.

5 I never leave the office .................... checking my emails one last time.

6 The new Warehouse Manager is very good .................... organizing his time.


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compete design distribute manufacture produce ship

1 The .................... manager is responsible for product cycle times.

2 A .................... in China has offered to supply us for 50% less.

3 There is very strong .................... in the electronic components market.

4 Pierre is the best clothes .................... in the business.

5 Our worldwide .................... network allows us to sell direct to over 60 markets.

6 The .................... can transport our stock from the warehouse to the market in three days.

Match a word from box a with a word from box b.Then complete the sentences with the word partnerships. [8 marks]

A stock supply foreign product automated competitive market finished

B chain trends lines products labour turnover market factories

1 It’s difficult to keep up with changing .................. .................. in the fashion industry.

2 With fast .................. .................. we can make sure that new products are always available.

3 The .................. .................. involves all the stages from the supplier to the consumer.

4 Some .................. .................. only need to employ two or three people.

5 It’s important to get the .................. .................. into the shops as quickly as possible.

6 .................. .................. is often cheaper, but it may not be more efficient.

7 We introduce new .................. .................. every two months to give the customers plenty of variety.

8 In a .................. .................. there are a lot of companies chasing the same customers.

Move the verbs in bold to the correct sentence. [8 marks]

1 You need to shred the oil from that tank before cleaning it.

2 These documents are confidential – I want you to activate them all, please.

3 We carefully discard old cars and recycle all the useful parts.

4 Don’t disconnect those old containers – we can reuse them.

5 We need to dismantle these bolts into separate piles for each size.

6 Can you bury the power supply? I need to replace this wiring.

7 It’s not a good idea to drain chemical waste in the ground.

8 Don’t press that red button – it will sort the alarm system.

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. [6 marks]

1 Be careful when you take the lid .................... that tin. That chemical is dangerous.

2 The pieces don’t fit. You’ll have to take it all .................... and start again.

3 I can’t see a power socket. Where can I plug the drill ....................?4 If you pump the water ...................., we can empty the cylinder and check the problem.

5 I can’t make this work. You didn’t throw the instructions ...................., did you?

6 You need to do those screws .................... tightly so those brackets can support the weight.Photocopiable © Oxford University Press

TEST F (Units 16–18)1

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under on the bottom of on the front of behind on the back of in front of

The keyboard is (1) .................... the CPU. The papers are (2) .................... the keyboard.

The on/off button is (3) .................... the CPU. The leg of the monitor is (4) ....................the monitor. The connection for the keyboard is (5) .................... the CPU. The calendar is

(6) .................... the monitor.

Match 1–7 with a–g. [7 marks]

1 Six steel rods are bolted a round the electrical parts to protect them from water.

2 A steady flow of water passes b to the shaft with bolts and spring washers.

3 The loading platform is supported c through the inlet pipe.

4 The pulley is attached d into the inlet valve below the tank cover.

5 The black and white cable leads e on to the base plate.

6 This refill hose screws f to the instrument panel in the control room.

7 The switch housing fits g by wooden beams.



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early late efficiently fast well often carefully effectively

1 We can do our work much .................... with the new computer system.

2 I visit customers less .................... now because I have more paperwork to do in the office.

3 My company offers .................... working conditions than any of our competitors.

4 We build these machines much .................... now that we have more staff working in Production.

5 Since I became a team manager, I work .................... than ever.

6 You need to check your report .................... if it’s going to be published.

7 I seem to work less .................... on Fridays, because I’m thinking about the weekend.

8 I get up half an hour .................... now, because the trains are so bad.

Match 1–8 with a–h.

1 If we move the warehouse to Manchester, a if the company closes down.

2 We won’t be able to finish the order b you must switch the machine off.

3 I’ll find a new job c if we don’t work this weekend.

4 If the suppliers deliver on Monday, d if I finish it in time.

5 If the gauge goes above 50, e if we don’t pay them immediately.

6 They won’t send us any more stock f we can start making the XP3s.

7 They’ll switch to a new supplier g we’ll have to find new staff.

8 I’ll bring my report to the meeting h if we don’t get the parts to them soon.



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Complete the sentences with the past passive form of the verbs. [8 marks]

1 These new models .................... (design) by our team in Berlin.

2 The new batch of components .................... (send) out last Friday.

3 Unfortunately, the workshop .................... (destroy) by fire during the summer.

4 In the past, all these pieces .................... (cut) and assembled by hand.

5 Our new boiler .................... (install) while the factory was shut for the May holiday.

6 The old compressor .................... (power) by a 12-volt battery – this one uses a diesel engine.

7 The car park .................... (move) to the back of the building to make space for a new canteen.

8 The fork lift trucks .................... (service) last week, but two of them have broken down already.

Write questions about the first car to break the speed of sound.Put the words in the correct order. [7 marks]

1 the / What / called / was / car? ..................................... Thrust SSC.

2 it / manufactured / Where / was? .................................. In England.

3 by / Who / it / built / was? ........................................... A company called G-Force Engineering.

4 driven / Who/ it / was / by? .......................................... RAF pilot Andy Green.

5 the/ When / broken / was / record? ................................ 15 October, 1997.

6 record / Where / broken / was / the? .............................. In the Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA.

7 reached / speed / was / What? ...................................... 763 miles per hour.

Choose the correct option. [8 marks]

1 I repaired / have repaired the leaking hose when I was inspecting the oil seals.

2 I checked / ’ve checked the gauges twice already.

3 We ’ve ordered / ordered a replacement pump three weeks ago.

4 Did you visit / Have you visited XM Electrical when you were in Boston?

5 Have you ever cleaned / Did you ever clean this equipment? It’s filthy.

6 Oh no! I think I ’ve broken / broke the switch.

7 When I saw the oil leak, I ’ve switched / switched the machine off immediately.

8 Have you checked / Did you check your emails recently?


TEST G (Units 19–21)1

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Find twelve materials in the word puzzle. [12 marks]

M P O L Y T H E N E

C A R D B O A R D T

E L E A T H E R Y X

R U J T V W S U A S

A M O K Z A R B Q T

M I A G Y X L B M E

I N Y L O N U E W E

C I P A P E R R X L

I U K S W O O L B V

U M R S T W B D T L

Complete the sentences. The first letter of the missing word is given. [8 marks]

1 These springs are extremely d.................... – they’ll last a lifetime.

2 The wires have become c.................... where water has leaked from that valve.

3 This lid is completely i.................... – so you don’t need to worry about rainwater.

4 We’ll need a f.................... hose to reach around the down-pipe.

5 That cover needs to be t....................., so that we can see inside the tank.

6 These rods are too b.................... I’m worried that they’re going to break.

7 We don’t use any chemicals in the process – it’s made completely from n.................... materials.

8 The foam rubber provides a s.................... layer which protects the machinery from damage.


can able to not able to can’t be able to won’t be able to

1 This computer is .................... make very complex calculations. It’s amazing!

2 They .................... produce high quality components – they’ve got skilled technicians.

3 I’ll .................... drive to work when I get my company car. I can’t wait!

4 We’re .................... change the date of the planning meeting. It has to be on the 1st.

5 They .................... deliver those parts tomorrow – the truck’s broken down.

6 We .................... speed up the production process any more. It’s just not possible.



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Put these statements in order of certainty. Write a number between 1 and 5 (1 = certain, 5 = impossible). [5 marks]

a Well, probably. I think there’s a good chance we’ll deliver it this week. .........

b I suppose it’s possible. Maybe we’ll finish the project on time. .........

c We definitely can’t get the order to you in time. There isn’t a hope. .........

d We probably won’t manage to get to you today. At least, I don’t think so. .........

e We’ve made one of these before, so I’m sure we can do it again. .........


if makes so means that’s why because

1 The factory closed .................... they weren’t getting enough orders.

2 .................... the pressure of the water increases too much, this valve closes.

3 We needed to save on labour costs, .................... we outsourced our customer services.

4 The wind on the workshop roof .................... this turbine go round.

5 It’s a very competitive market. .................... we have to keep prices low.

6 Increased efficiency .................... lower energy costs.



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TEST A KEY


Tech Talk Pre-Intermediate Test Answer Key

1 e 4 f2 d 5 b3 a 6 c

1 works 5 spend2 Does he use 6 Do you meet3 does your boss do 7 tests4 works 8 Do you need

1 Would you like 4 I think2 Do you want a 5 Could you3 Can I 6 I’m afraid

1 one point two kilometres2 seven feet3 twenty-two point three centimetres4 sixteen yards5 twenty-six degrees Celsius6 four pounds7 two point five kilograms8 nought point two litres

1 There’s 4 wrong size2 There are 5 missing3 wrong colour 6 back to front

1 ’ll repair 5 ’ll send2 Will you send 6 won’t need3 won’t buy 7 will phone4 Will you deliver 8 will the new model be

1 How many vehicles do Fastline have?2 I need (some) advice about the new FX20.3 There are a lot of defects with the printer

you sent us.4 How much money will we need to buy the

new factory in Frankfurt?5 This printer cartridge doesn’t fit the packaging.6 Some of the new machinery is very expensive.7 Pollution causes some serious problems

in our industry.8 We now have seven trucks delivering

in the North East.

1 the noisiest 5 easier2 much 6 the quickest3 more 7 as small as4 as comfortable as 8 safer

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TEST C KEY

Devices (across) Components (down)CRANK SPRINGPULLEY WIRESVALVE RODGEAR BULBLEVER PIVOTCIRCUIT PIPE

1 c 5 e2 g 6 b3 d 7 h4 f 8 a

1 b 4 b2 c 5 b3 b 6 a

1 made 5 went2 knew 6 got3 put 7 was4 had 8 came

1 went up 5 reduce2 fall 6 cut3 rise 7 fell4 rose 8 drop

1 The photocopier isn’t working.2 Is it plugged in?3 Is it switched on?4 Have you checked the paper?5 Have you tried phoning the Service Engineer?6 How soon can he get here?

1 c 5 b2 f 6 h3 d 7 g4 e 8 a

1 ’s writing2 are testing3 is working4 ’re running5 are installing6 isn’t working7 Are you helping8 I’m not using

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1 What’s the canteen like?2 How long is the lunch break?3 What make of car do you drive?4 How far is your house from the office?5 What’s your new boss like?6 What colour is your filing cabinet?7 How much money do software engineers make?8 What kind of printer cartridge do you need?

1 one million, two hundred thousand2 one euro and sixty cent(s)3 three quarters4 six billion5 two thousand and six6 two hundred and seventy-five dollars7 five eighths 8 nineteen eighty-five

1 have to 5 don’t need to2 don’t need to 6 mustn’t3 doesn’t have to 7 mustn’t4 must 8 doesn’t have to

1 b 5 d2 e 6 g3 f 7 c4 h 8 a

1 worn 5 chipped2 dented 6 scratched3 dusty 7 bent4 corroded 8 frayed

1 should 5 should2 could 6 shouldn’t3 shouldn’t 7 could4 could 8 shouldn’t

1 check 5 make sure2 locate 6 remove3 unscrew 7 screw4 place 8 repeat

1 tightly 5 hard2 cheaply 6 thoroughly3 well 7 regularly4 carefully 8 accurately

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TEST E KEY

1 spherical 5 triangular2 cylindrical 6 cubic3 circular 7 rectangular4 conical 8 semi-circular

Types of equipment Pieces of equipment (across) (down)INSTRUMENT HAMMERAPPLIANCE TELEPHONETOOL DRILLMACHINE COMPASSIMPLEMENT SPADEGADGET DISHWASHER

1 are taken2 is sent to the warehouse.3 are given a list of jobs.4 are taken from the shelves.5 are loaded on to vans.6 are delivered to the customer.

1 e 5 b2 f 6 c3 h 7 d4 a 8 g

1 sensor 4 gas2 pump 5 tubes3 hose 6 cells

1 Warning 5 make sure2 may cause 6 Never3 must not be 7 No4 must be 8 Please

1 I think 4 it’s too expensive2 Why don’t 5 Couldn’t3 How about 6 We could

1 hackers 4 kidnappers2 security guards 5 spying3 viruses 6 stealing

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1 Head 5 pass 9 on the left2 Keep 6 fork 10 miss3 Get 7 signposted4 left 8 before

1 How long 4 Does that mean2 Sorry 5 how much3 what time 6 So that’s

1 c 5 a2 a 6 a3 b 7 c4 b 8 c

1 There aren’t many components needed for this new model.

2 Jenna asked for a little more time to finish her report.

3 Ruben has plenty of storage space in his office.4 How much time do we have for this meeting?5 We have a lot of expensive equipment in this

workshop.6 The staff decided to bring in a few plants to

brighten up the office.7 There aren’t many people here for the product

launch.8 Have you got much work to do before

lunchtime?

1 Are you free next Thursday?2 I can’t make it until the afternoon.3 How long do you think we need?4 Shall we meet around 2.30?5 That’s good for me.6 Let’s say Thursday at 2.30, then.

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TEST G KEY

1 production 4 designer2 manufacturer 5 distribution3 competition 6 shipper

1 market trends 5 finished products2 stock turnover 6 Foreign labour3 supply chain 7 product lines4 automated factories 8 competitive market

1 drain 5 sort2 shred 6 disconnect3 dismantle 7 bury4 discard 8 activate

1 off 4 out2 apart 5 away3 in 6 up

1 in front of 4 on the bottom of2 under 5 on the back of3 on the front of 6 behind

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1 more efficiently 5 later2 often 6 more carefully3 better 7 effectively4 faster 8 earlier

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1 What was the car called?2 Where was it manufactured?3 Who was it built by?4 Who was it driven by?5 When was the record broken?6 Where was the record broken?7 What speed was reached?

1 repaired 5 Have you ever cleaned2 ’ve checked 6 ’ve broken3 ordered 7 switched4 Did you visit 8 Have you checked

Across DownPOLYTHENE CERAMICCARDBOARD ALUMINIUMLEATHER GLASSNYLON WAXPAPER RUBBERWOOL STEEL

1 durable 5 transparent2 corroded 6 brittle3 impermeable 7 natural4 flexible 8 soft

1 able to 4 not able to2 can 5 won’t be able to3 be able to 6 can’t

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Tech Talk Listening script Unit 1 1.1 1 A Are you Jean-Michel? B Yes, I am. A Hi, I’m Eduardo Santez. B Hello. Nice to meet you. A Nice to meet you, too. Welcome to Sāo Paulo. B Thank you. It’s nice to be here. 2 A Can you speak Portuguese? B No, I’m sorry. A I only speak a little English. B Me too. Just a little, so please speak slowly. A OK. No problem! 3 A This is for you. B What is it? A It’s an electronic pass. B Is it for security? A Yes, it is. B Thanks. 4 A What’s this? B It’s for you. It’s a manual for your machine. A Thank you. B You’re welcome. A Is it in Portuguese? B No, it’s in English. 1.2 1 A I’m here to see Declan Kelly. B He’s in room nine six two. A Thanks. 2 A What flight is this? B It’s Air France three three seven. A From Boston? B Yes. A Thanks. 3 A What’s the serial number? B It’s three eight four, eight two three five. A Eight two three five? B Yes, that’s right?

4 A Here’s the model number. B Is it seven eight three slash six zero? A No, it’s seven eight three slash seven zero. 5 A What’s your phone number? B It’s oh one double two three, that’s the area code. Then two seven oh, nine three eight. And my extension number is five four two. A And what’s the country code for the UK? B It’s four four. 1.3

1 a manual 2 an electronic organizer 3 a pen 4 an apple 5 a mobile phone 6 a passport 7 an English dictionary 8 a bag 9 an electronic pass 10 a map 11 a pencil 12 a torch 13 a key 14 an orange 15 an umbrella 16 a ticket 17 a battery 18 an identity card 19 an alarm clock 20 a newspaper

1.4 (sound effects) 1 alarm clock 2 telephone ringing 3 keyboard 4 ambulance siren 5 email arriving 6 electric drill 7 aeroplane 8 insect buzzing

Tech Talk Listening script Unit 2 2.1

A This is the English alphabet. B And the American alphabet. A OK. This is the alphabet in English and American. Are you ready? ABC … B DEF … A GHI … B JKL … A MNO … B PQR … A STU… B VWX … A YZ … B We say zee in America. A Well, in England we say zed. B It’s zee. A And zed. B Zee.

2.2 1 I work for IBM. 2 I work for SAP. 3 I work for GEC. 4 I work for TJX. 5 I work for KAO. 6 I work for SHV. 7 I work for BTR. 8 I work for WSY.

2.3 A Good morning. B Good morning. I’m here to see John Heath. A What’s your name, please? B It’s Maria Badajoz. A How do you spell that? B My first name’s Maria, M-A-R-I-A. A And your last name? B Badajoz, that’s B-A-D-A-J-O-Z. A And what company are you with? B I work for JYR Technologies. A JYR? B That’s right. A Thank you. Please have a seat.

2.4 1 ninety-six

2 twenty-seven 3 eighty 4 eighteen 5 seventy-two 6 fourteen 7 forty

2.5 A OK, this is the order. There are six items. B All right, what are they? A I’ll read them. Are you ready? B Yes, ready. A OK. Sixteen S-hooks, reference number EI dash 983. B Sixteen?

A That’s right, sixteen. Then eighty-five size twelve U-bolts, reference number MTJ slash six two.

B Slash six two. OK, got it. A Next is seventy-two spring clamps, part number Q eight two three six. B OK, seventy-two. A Yes, then I want fourteen nylon ropes. Reference number Y dash nine five

eight. B How many again? A Fourteen. And sixty-four G-clips. That’s WRA double five seven. B OK, sixty-four G-clips. A And the last thing is size eighteen washers. I want eighty washers, part number

JS slash eight six. B JS slash eight six? A That’s right. And that’s it. B OK, so that’s sixteen S-hooks, reference number EI dash 983 …

Tech Talk Listening script Unit 3 3.1 A Hey, Rafael, are you hungry? B Yes. I need something to eat. A Me too. Let’s get some lunch. B Good idea! A Do you want a burger? B Yes, two burgers, please. A Two? B I’m very hungry. A OK, no problem. They have sandwiches, too, and hot dogs. B No, just two burgers, please … with cheese … and some fries. A Small or large fries? B Large. A And something to drink? B Yes, a shake – a medium shake. A And do you want a doughnut? B No, thanks. 3.2 S Can I help you? A Yes, two cheeseburgers and one chicken sandwich, please, and two orders of

French fries. S Large or small fries? A Large. S And something to drink? A Yes, a medium shake, a small coffee, and a large Diet Coke. S Coming right up? A How much is it? S That’s eighteen dollars and sixty-seven cents. A Great. Here you are. S Thanks. Have a nice day. 3.3 1 A Can I help you? B Yes, I want to call my office. A No problem. Use my phone. B Thank you. I just want to listen to my voicemail messages. A That’s OK. 2 A Can I have some paper? I want to write down this address. B Sure. A And I want a map. Do you have a map of Paris? B Yes. Do you want to look at a street map or metro map? A A street map, please.

3 A Is this your newspaper? B Yes, do you want to read it? A Yes, I want to check the football results. B No problem. 4 A Oh, I’m tired. B Do you want a coffee? A No, thanks. B Do you want to open the window? A No. B Work on a different job? A No. B What about a break? A That’s a good idea.

Tech Talk Listening script Unit 4 4.1 A Can I have your email address Jean-Luc? B Sure, no problem. It’s J underscore, Luc, that’s L-U-C, at redtop … A Redtop? Is that all one word? B Yes, one word, then dot co, dot F-R. 4.2 A Research and Development department. B Hello. Can I speak to Maria, please? A I’m afraid she’s not here. B Can you take a message? A Sure. Just a second. I need a pen. B Are you ready? A Yes, ready. B Please ask Maria to call me. This is Don Sinclair. A How you spell that? B D-O-N. Then new word, Sinclair: S-I-N-C-L-A-I-R. A S-I-N-C-L-A-I-R. Is that correct? B Yes, that’s right. My number is 4989, that’s the code. Then 287 9826. A OK. So that’s 4989 287 9806. B No, 9826. A 9826. B That’s right. Thanks very much. A You’re welcome. Goodbye. B Goodbye. 4.3 A Please leave your message after the tone.

B Hi, Chas! It’s Marcus. Thanks for your email about installing the network. I’m afraid we have a problem. We don’t have enough twenty-five-foot cables. We need four, but we only have three. We have an extra six-foot cable, but that’s no good. And we have another problem. We only have one installation disk. I think we need two. Please call me about this. Thanks a lot. Bye.

4.4

1 Draw a vertical line from 68 to 98. 2 Draw a horizontal line from 15 to 16. 3 Draw a diagonal line from 36 to 68. 4 Draw a vertical line from 63 to 93. 5 Draw a vertical line from 16 to 36. 6 Draw a horizontal line from 93 to 98. 7 Draw a vertical line from 15 to 35. 8 Draw a diagonal line from 35 to 63.

Tech Talk Listening script Unit 5 5.1 sockets switches knobs gauges levers 5.2 A OK, Mr Anderson. You have a room for three nights. B Great. Where’s the hotel restaurant?

A On the second floor, but I’m afraid it’s closed. It opens for breakfast at seven tomorrow morning.

B What about room service? A I’m afraid there’s no room service. B Are there any restaurants near the hotel? A No, sorry. There aren’t. B Is there a minibar in my room? A No, I’m afraid there isn’t. It’s room 405, on the fourth floor. B Is there an elevator? A Yes, there is. B Good. Where is it? A Over there. But it’s not working. B Ah! Please note that Unit 6 has no Listening Script.

Tech Talk Please note that Unit 6 has no Listening Script. Listening script Unit 7 7.1

1 This robot has eight legs and it can pull loads of 221 pounds. It can climb up walls too, with its vacuum gripper feet. It’s designed to operate in dangerous radioactive environments, like nuclear power reactors.

2 This is the solution for dirty windows. It’s made in Germany and it’s a window-cleaning robot. It’s very fast. It can clean 120 square metres of glass in just one hour.

3 This robot can pick things up, pack boxes, and load goods onto pallets. It’s designed to save floor space. It has a maximum load of 150 kilograms and it can carry materials 30 metres.

4 This long robot arm can reach 15 metres and it’s designed to operate 240 miles above the earth. Astronauts use it to move things around on the International Space Station.

5 If you have a big garden, you need this robot. It’s fully automatic, so you just turn it on and it cuts the grass for you. And how much is it? Only $795.

6 Sony designed this robot and it’s an electronic pet. It’s only 230 millimetres long, but it can travel over six metres a minute. It can play football and score goals too.

Tech Talk Listening script Unit 8 8.1 A Can I help you? B Yes. My sound card doesn’t work. A OK, no problem. I’ll replace it. B Thanks, and I need to log on to the Internet. A Do you have a network password? B Yes, I do, but I need a browser. A Do you want Internet Explorer or Netscape? B Netscape. A OK, I’ll install it. Anything else? B Yes. Do you have software for different printers? A Different printers? B Yes. I need to use printers in different buildings. A OK, you need drivers for the network printers. I’ll install them. B Great. That’s it. Can you do it today? A Today? Oh, no! Sorry, but I’m very busy. B But I need it for a meeting tomorrow. A Yes, and I need more time. 8.2 Three point four six. Twenty three point four. Zero point eight. One point oh six. 8.3

1 A Can I help? B Yes, I need some Canadian dollars. What’s the exchange rate? A 1.6031. B OK, that’s fine.

2 A I need some Mexican pesos. What’s the exchange rate today? B It’s 7.87491.

A Thanks. 3 A Next? B Hi, I need some Japanese yen. What’s today’s exchange rate? A 189.406. B Ah, OK. I think I’ll leave it, thanks.

Tech Talk Listening script Unit 9 9.1 A The lights don’t work. I think it’s the wiring. B OK, let’s check the connections. A Right. B The green and white wire should be connected to terminal A. A That’s OK. B The blue and orange wire should be connected to terminal B. A Uh-huh. B The purple wire should be connected to terminal C. A Terminal C. Oh, I see. B Terminal D should be connected to the black wire. A Uh-huh. B Then the brown wire should be connected to terminal E. A Ah, OK. B And the yellow and red wire should be connected to terminal F. A All right. B Do they work now? Turn it on and see. A Yes. It’s OK now. 9.2 VO Pablo is at a customer’s site. Guard Excuse me. Pablo Yes? Guard Do you work here?

Pablo No, I’m a service engineer. I work for Allied Engineering. We maintain this machine.

Guard Do you have a security pass? Pablo Yes, it’s here. Guard Can I see it? Pablo Sure. Guard That’s OK, then. Sorry about that. Pablo That’s all right. I understand. VO Ten minutes later. Man Er, excuse me. Pablo Yes? Man Can you help me? Pablo Sure, what is it?

Man I don’t have my security pass and I want to take these computers outside. Can you open the door for me?

Pablo How do I do that? Man Hold your pass in front of that box. It opens the door. Pablo OK. Man That’s great. Thanks a lot. Pablo You’re welcome.

VO Two minutes later. Woman Hi, Pablo. Are you finished? Pablo Yes, that’s it. Woman Good … Hey! Who’s that? Pablo I don’t know. Woman What company does he work for? Pablo He works here. Woman No, he doesn’t. Does he have a security pass? Pablo I don’t know. Woman He doesn’t work here. But he has our computers. Who is he? Pablo Oh, no!

Tech Talk Listening script Unit 10 10.1 A Are you OK? B No, I can’t find the documentation for the new software. A It’s not behind the door with the other manuals? B No, and I’m in a hurry. I have a meeting with a customer. A Is it in a file? B Yes, a blue file. A Is it on the shelf between the boxes?

B No, I think it’s in a bag. A green plastic bag. This is very bad. The meeting’s in Rouen and it’s a two-hour drive.

A What’s that next to the radiator? B It’s the bag! Oh, thank you. Thank you very much. Good, now I just need my

car keys … A Car keys … Look, they’re under the papers in front of the monitor. B Excellent! OK, I’m ready to go! What’s the time? A Eleven o’clock. B Oh, no. I’m late again.

10.2 1 A Can you help me? B Sure, what’s the problem? A It’s this bulb. It’s burnt out. B There’s a new bulb in that box over there. 2 A Are you busy? B No, what’s up? A It’s these batteries. They’re flat. B There are some new batteries in those boxes over there.

Tech Talk Listening script Unit 11 11.1 A This drill’s not good. B What’s wrong with it? A The battery’s flat. B Why don’t you plug it in at the wall? A I can’t. There’s no socket here. B There’s a socket over there. A Yes, but it’s too far. B Then use the extension lead. A I can’t. It’s too short. B Then buy another one. A That’s a good idea … Just one problem. Do you have any money? 11.2 A Sorry, you can’t park here. You have to move. B Where can we park? A There’s a car park down the street. B But it’s full. A Then you have to use a meter. B But we can’t find a meter. A Sorry, but that sign means no parking.

Tech Talk Listening script Unit 12 12.1 A What are you doing? B I’m fixing this hose. A Why? B Because it’s leaking. A Are you replacing it? B No, I’m fixing it. It’s a very small leak. A Are you using tape? B No, I’m not. A Because tape’s no good. B I know. A Tape doesn’t last. B I know. I’m not using tape. I’m using a clamp. A Clamps are better. B I know. That’s why I’m using a clamp. A OK! 12.2 A Do you have a ruler? B No, sorry, but there’s a tape measure in my bag. A Can I use that? B Sure, help yourself. It’s over there. A Thanks. B Got it?

A No, I’m just looking now. There’s some chewing gum in here, and there are some keys.

B That’s the wrong pocket. A Is there any money here? B No. Keep looking. A There’s a torch, but it doesn’t work. B I know. There aren’t any batteries in it. A Ah, here’s the tape measure. B Good. A Hey, what’s this? It’s a sandwich – a cheese sandwich! Ooh, it looks good. B Put that back! That’s my lunch!

Tech Talk Listening script Unit 13 13.1 A What’s this for? B What? The dental floss? A Yes. Is it for cleaning your teeth?

B Yes, if you want. But it’s also for tying things together. It’s very strong … very useful.

A OK, and we have a torch. That’s for seeing at night, right? B Yes, and also for signalling – if we want someone to find us. A Is the mirror for signalling, too? B Yes, for signalling in the day, and there’s also a whistle for making a noise. A I see. Now the tea bag is for a hot drink? B Yes, but it’s also for putting on insect bites. A Oh, really? B Yes. It’s good for insect bites. A Oh …

13.2 A How do you programme this remote?

B What do you want to control? The television? A Yes. B Pass it to me. I’ll do it. A No, I want to do it. B You have to find the right code. It’s in the manual. A I already have the code. It’s oh eight oh. B OK. Turn the television on. A It is on. B Then press the TV button on the remote. Hold it down. Don’t release it. A OK. B Can you see the light in the centre at the top? A Yes. It’s going on and off. Now what? B Key in the code. A Where? B On the keypad … at the bottom. A Oh … eight … oh. B Good. Press ENTER. Is the light flashing? A Yes. Now what? B Nothing, that’s it. A We’re finished? B Yes, that’s it. A But that’s easy! B I know. Now give me the remote.

Tech Talk Listening script Unit 14 14.1 signed

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70% of the earth is covered by water. The air on the planet is 79% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, and carbon dioxide levels are increasing. Cities cover 2% of the world’s land surface and the world’s population is growing by 1.3% a year.

15.2 Half of the world’s population lives in cities. People in cities use three-quarters of the world’s energy. A quarter of the world’s energy is used for transport and cars use half of that. Two-thirds of world’s cars are in Western Europe and North America.

Tech Talk Listening script Unit 16 16.1 1 A Are you OK?

B No, these boxes are in the way. Can I move them? A Sure, go ahead. B Thanks. Can I use that cart? A Yes, help yourself.

2 A Can you give me a hand?

B What are you trying to do? A Take these books upstairs. B Sorry, but I have a bad back. A That’s OK. Thanks, anyway.

3 A Can you tell me the password? B I’m afraid I can’t. I can’t remember it. A Oh, come on. B No, really I can’t. It’s secret. A OK, it doesn’t matter.

4 A Can I borrow your car tomorrow morning?

B I’m sorry, but you’re not insured. A Can you give me a lift to work, then? B OK. No problem.

5 A Can you hold the torch?

B Yes. A And can you hold these nuts? B Yes. A And can you hold these bolts? B Yes. A And can you pass me the screwdriver? B I only have two hands, you know.

16.2 A Can you help me clean the CVS machine? B Yes, but not today. A Why not? Are you going out? B No, but we have an order for 3,000 pieces. A So, we need the machine working? B Yes, it only makes 500 pieces an hour. A How long does it take to clean? An hour? B No, it takes an hour to change the tools. Cleaning takes three hours. A OK, let’s do it tomorrow then.

16.3 A Gilles Prost. B … A Hello, Louisa. How are you? B … A Fine, thanks. What can I do for you, Louisa? B … A How much do you need? B … A So that’s two bottles of alcohol. Anything else? B … A How many do you need? B … A So that’s fifteen bandages. Anything else? B … A OK, I’ll send them right away. B … A You’re welcome. B … A Goodbye.

16.4

A Gilles Prost. B Hello, Gilles. This is Louisa. A Hello, Louisa. How are you? B I’m fine, thanks. And you? A Fine, thanks. What can I do for you, Louisa? B We need some alcohol. A How much do you need? B Two bottles. A So that’s two bottles of alcohol. Anything else? B Yes, I need some bandages A How many do you need? B Fifteen. A So that’s fifteen bandages. Anything else? B No, that’s all, thanks. A OK, I’ll send them right away. B Thanks very much. A You’re welcome. B Goodbye. A Goodbye.

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Tech Talk Listening script Unit 17 17.1 1 A A ticket to Oxford, please.

B Single or return? A Single. B That’s ₤30.50 (thirty pounds fifty). A Which platform is it? B Platform nine. A Thanks.

2 A Do you have a visa for the United States?

B No. A Then you need this green form for immigration. B Do you have one in Italian? A Sorry, no. But the flight magazine has instructions. Ask me for help if you need it. B And what’s this white form? A It’s for customs. You need to fill out both sides.

3 A Is this the Excel exhibition centre?

B Yes, this is it. A Great. How much is that? B Thirteen pounds forty. A OK, can I have a receipt? Make it for sixteen dollars … I mean pounds. B Thanks very much.

4 A Is there just the one bag?

B Yes. A Does it contain any electrical items? B Yes, a hairdryer. A Has anyone given you anything to carry? B No. A Did you pack your bag yourself? B Yes. A Has it been in your possession at all times? B Yes.

5 A What do you want to drink?

B No, let me get this. A No, no, you can get the next one. B OK. A pint of lager, please. A What kind do you want? They have Kronenbourg, Heineken, … B Kronenbourg is fine.


OK, this is what happens. The burning paper heats the air inside the bottle. The air expands and rises and some air gets out past the egg. The burning paper consumes all the oxygen inside the bottle and the fire goes out. Then the air inside the bottle cools down and contracts. That lowers the air pressure inside the bottle. And that means the air pressure outside the bottle is higher than the air pressure inside the bottle. That’s why the egg falls into the bottle.


A This computer needs checking. B I did some work on it this morning and I deleted a lot of old files. A Oh, good. Did you use the checklist? B No, sorry. I didn’t. A Then it needs filling in, but we can do it now. Did you empty the Recycle Bin? B Yes, and I checked the hard drive for errors and it was OK. A Did you run ‘Defrag’ and ‘Cleanup’? B Yes, I did. I downloaded a new service pack too. A Did you update the drivers? B Er, no. I didn’t have time. A OK, that still needs doing, then. And did you do a back up? B Yes. A Good. It isn’t very clean, is it? B But I cleaned everything. A What about the keyboard? B It’s just old. A Hmm. I think it needs cleaning again.

19.2 A Tom Parks. B Hi, Tom, Chas here. A Hi, Chas, what’s up? B It’s the pump. A What’s wrong with it? B It’s leaking again. A Did you check the hoses? B Yes, they’re all OK. A What happens if you switch it off? B It keeps on leaking. A Do you want me to send an engineer? B Yes, please. How soon can they be here? A Five minutes. I’ll send someone right away. B Great. Thanks a lot. A You’re welcome. B Bye.


1 Where are your goggles? You must put them on right away. This can hurt your eyes.

2 Don’t lick your fingers and don’t drink it. It’s poisonous. 3 Can you smell it? It’s very bad for you. You have to open all the windows and

doors when you use it. 4 This box must not get wet. Keep it away from water. 5 Never light matches or cigarettes near this. Never put it near a flame. 6 Make sure the lid is very secure. Don’t leave it half open. 7 Don’t leave this bottle in a hot room. OK? Keep it in a cool place. 8 Do any children come in here? Don’t allow them to touch this box.

20.2

A Hey, what’s up? B I had an accident. A What happened? B I tripped and cut my leg. A Do you need a doctor? B No, just a bandage. It’s not a big cut. A Will you be OK? B Yes, I’ll be fine. A Why did you trip? B There were some metal pipes on the floor. I didn’t see them. A Who left them there? B I put them there yesterday and forgot about them. A Ah! Don’t leave things on the floor. B I know. I won’t do it again.

20.3

1 One hundred miles per hour is nought point oh four four seven kilometres per second. 2 One tonne is two thousand two hundred and five pounds. 3 One yard is nine hundred and fourteen point four millimetres. 4 One square metre is one thousand five hundred and fifty square inches. 5 One cubic foot is six point two two nine gallons. 6 One pound per square inch is nought point oh seven oh three one kilograms per square metre. 7 One hundred kilojoules is nought point oh two seven seven eight kilowatt

hours. 8 Nought degrees Fahrenheit is minus seventeen point seven eight degrees Celsius.


The boom is the steel arm of the crane. It runs up from behind the operator’s cab and it lifts the load. The hydraulic ram raises and lowers the boom. It’s a piston cylinder and it pushes the boom up by pumping oil.

Just behind the operator’s cab, there’s a winch. Cable lines run from the winch, up and along the boom. They’re attached to a hook, and the hook carries the load.

There’s a gear under the operator’s cab. It rotates the boom left and right. There are outriggers attached to the sides of the truck. They support the crane so that strong winds can’t blow it over.

21.2

A So Lyle, tell me about these inventions. What’s this one? B It’s a coat-hanger. A Really? B Yes, it’s made of very thin latex and it’s filled with helium gas.

A So it floats? B Yes. A And it’s for hanging your shirts on the ceiling? B That’s right. A Oh, very clever. What about this one? B Oh, I need this device. I often put on odd socks. A Show me … Oh, yes. You’re wearing one green sock and one brown sock. B Am I? Oh! A So this device is for checking your socks match? B That’s right. A OK, next one. This is for painting walls, right? B Yes, I hate painting walls. It takes too long, but this paintbrush is automatic. It

saves time. A Wonderful! What’s this one? Is it a watch? B Yes, but it has a map. I don’t like shopping. This device is for finding my wife

in a shopping mall. A Oh, very useful. I think I can see your wife in this picture? B Yes, that’s Ann. A And what’s this device for? B It’s for saving gasoline. You attach the big magnet to a truck … A … and it pulls you along? B Yes, it’s environmentally friendly. A Lyle, it’s fantastic! B Oh, well, thank you very much. I love inventing machines.

Tech Talk Listening script Unit 1 1.1 1 A So how’s it going? B Fine, just fine. A Good meeting? C Yes, very good. I think we’ve managed to cover everything. B Yes, we’re finished. A Good. C Marcus has a plane to catch, Elsa. B Yes, I’m afraid I must be leaving. Thank you very much for having me. C It was a pleasure. A Yes, thank you for coming. 2 A You must be Juan Gimez. I’m Sally Thomas. Welcome to BTC. B Thanks. Nice to meet you, Ms Thomas. A Call me Sally. Did you have any trouble finding us? B No, your directions were excellent, thanks. A The meeting starts at ten o’clock, so would you like a cup of coffee first? B Yes, please. A Black, white? B Black with no sugar. And can I use the men’s room? A Yes, of course. 3 A Can I see some ID? B I’m sorry, but I left my passport in my hotel room. A Do you have any other kind of identification? B I’ve got a credit card. Is that any good? A I’m afraid not. B Ah – I have my driver’s licence. A Does it have your picture on it? B Yes. A That’s all right then. Could you fill in this form? B Of course. Do you have a pen? 4 A Can I use your phone? B Yes, go ahead. A I just need to call a taxi. B Where are you going? To the station? A Yes. B Do you want me to give you a lift? A Could you? That’s very kind of you. B You’re welcome.

Tech Talk Pre-Intermediate Listening Script

5 A Hi, I’m here to see Mieke van Dam. B Could I have your name, please? A Gerard Fontaine. B Press the green button and the door will open. Our office is on the third

floor. A Is there a lift? B No. The stairs are on the right. A I’m afraid I have three big boxes to bring up. Can somebody give me a

hand? B OK, I’ll send someone down. A Thanks a lot.


Tech Talk Listening script

2.1 A Vance Engines. M Can you connect me with the machine shop, please? A Certainly. B Machine shop. M Hi, this is Martine. Is George there? B It’s very noisy here. Can you speak up? M Can I speak to George? B I’m afraid he’s out on a job. M Then I’ll email him. Can you give me his email address? B Yes, it’s … are you ready? M No. Just a second, I need to open a file … OK, go ahead. B It’s g dot bahlow at VQE.com. M How do you spell that? B-A-R-L-O-W? B No, B-A-H-L-O-W. M So that’s g dot bahlow at VQE dot com, then? B That’s right. M Thanks a lot. B You’re welcome. Anything else? M No, that’s it, thanks. Bye. B Bye.

2.2

A kilometre is shorter than a mile. One mile is one point six oh nine kilometres. And a litre is nought point two two British gallons. American gallons are different. One litre is zero point two six four two American gallons. But either way, a litre is a lot smaller than a gallon. 2.3 A Mauro Gelli. B Mauro, it’s Franz. A Hi, Franz, what’s up? B There’s a problem with one of the clocks you sent. A What’s that? B The base is the wrong size. A Really? B Yes, the specs say five centimetres and it’s eight. A Oh no. B It doesn’t fit our packaging. A Send it back, Franz, and I’ll give you a credit. B Thanks, Mauro. A Not at all. I’m really sorry it happened.



3.1 A Do you want us to do the packing? B No, we’ll do the packing, but can you provide the materials? A Sure, no problem. B How many boxes will we need? A It’s hard to say exactly. B Roughly speaking? A Around three hundred. B Will our computer equipment be OK? Some of it’s fragile. A You’ll need bubble wrap for that. Do you have any? B No. A I’ll send you some. B Can you move everything in one day? A It depends. How far is your new office? B About ten miles. A Then we can do it in a day. We’ll use eight men and two trucks. B Two trucks? A Yes, it won’t fit into one truck. B How much will it cost? A Eight men and two trucks for one day ... You’re looking at something

like three thousand dollars. B That’s OK. A And the packing materials will be about twenty four hundred. B So in total, it’ll be five thousand four hundred dollars? A Yes, approximately. B Hmmm.

3.2

A Tonight on Car Chat we’re looking at some of the most exciting ways to get around town. Peter test drives the Segway, the personal transporter that knows what you’re thinking.

P This is the coolest thing! There are sophisticated sensors in the platform I’m standing on, so I just lean forward and it moves forward. I lean back and it moves back. No accelerator, no brakes, and it’s less noisy than a car.

B Is it better than riding a bicycle, Peter? P Oh yes. It runs on a battery so I don’t have to pedal. A Also on tonight’s show – Claire goes for a ride with the inventor of the

Carver – a two-seater car that thinks it’s a motorbike. C Wow! V So did you like it?


C It’s amazing! When we went round that bend, the back tilted over 45 degrees.

V It’s fun, isn’t it? C Yes, much more fun than a normal car. It felt faster too. Let’s go again

and this time I want you to tilt it over further. A And last but not least, Jeremy takes off in the world’s first flying car. J What’s the worst thing about driving? B Traffic. D The traffic. E Traffic jams. J Well, I’m not going to sit in traffic today. This is the Skycar. It isn’t as

cheap to run as a car, but if there’s a traffic jam, it can open its wings and fly into the sky.

A So don’t miss the fun. Tune into Car Chat – tonight. Seven o’clock. Radio 416.



4.1 A How do you make it work? B You have to put a pencil in the holder and then you just wait for bad

weather. A Bad weather? B Yes, when it rains, the bucket fills up with water. The wood is a lever, so

if you press down on one end, the other end goes up. A So the bucket gets heavy, the wood pivots, and it raises the pencil. B Yes. A What’s that little thing above the pencil? B A pencil sharpener. When the pencil rises, it fits inside. A And the wind makes the blades at the top rotate? B That’s right. They turn the gear and it makes the sharpener spin round.



5.1 This is a true story. On July 2 1982, Larry Walters, a 33-year-old North Hollywood truck driver, filled 45 weather balloons with helium and tied them to an aluminum garden chair. Then he put on a parachute and climbed into the chair with lots of supplies, including some water, a pellet gun, a CB radio, an altimeter, and a camera. He planned to fly across the desert. The chair was attached to the bumper of a friend’s car with two ropes. But when his friends cut one of the ropes, the other rope snapped too. Larry shot up into the sky at more than 300 metres per second. It was so fast that his glasses fell off. He climbed quickly to about five kilometres above the ground. Larry spoke to his friends on his radio. ‘I’m floating across Los Angeles Harbour’, he said. He wanted to fly to the Rocky Mountains, but the wind took him towards Long Beach Municipal Airport. Two pilots saw Larry and radioed air traffic control. They were all very surprised. The air was thin three miles above the ground and Larry felt cold and dizzy. He shot some of the balloons with his gun, the chair floated down, and he landed safely. Back on earth, Larry was famous. He appeared on lots of television shows and people loved him. But the Federal Aviation Administration didn’t think it was funny and they wanted to take away his pilot’s licence. They couldn’t, because he didn’t have one.


Tech Talk Listening script 6.1 1 A Is the paper tray full? B Yes. A Have you checked the connections? B Yes. A Is it plugged in? B Yes. A Is it switched on? B Yes. A Have you checked the fuse in the plug? B Yes. A But you can’t make copies? B No. I’ve checked everything. There’s nothing left. A Have you checked the manual? B Ah! 2 A Cold air’s coming out of the heating vent. B What happens when you adjust the thermostat? A Nothing. I’ve tried increasing the temperature but it makes no difference. B Have you tried resetting the timer? A Where’s that? B OK. I’ll come and have a look at it. A How soon can you get here? B Tomorrow. A But it’s freezing here! 3 A My file is missing. B Did you save it? A Yes. B Have you tried running a search? A Yes, but it’s not here. B That’s strange. A It could be a virus. B Or it might be a memory problem. A A virtual-memory problem? B No, a user-memory problem. You forgot where you put it.

6.2

A Hello. B Frank, what are you doing? A I’m running some safety tests. B Could you come to the conference room right away? We’re going crazy

here.


A Of course, what’s up? B A meeting’s starting in half an hour and the sound system isn’t working. A What’s wrong with it? B One of the speakers is making a funny noise. We think it’s a loose

connection. A I can take a look. B And we need you to fix a microphone too. A The wireless mike? B Yes. A Are the batteries flat? B No, we just replaced them. And the projector isn’t working. A Perhaps the bulb’s burnt out. I’ll be right over. B Thank you, Frank. A You’re welcome.



7.1 1 A Excuse me. Is the mail room still open? B No, I’m afraid not. A What time do you close, then? B Four o’clock on Fridays. A But you’re still here. B I’m just leaving. It’s football night. A But I’ve got three urgent letters here. B Sorry, but I’m refereeing. We’ll be open again at 8.30 on Monday

morning. 2 A Busy day on Thursday. B Why’s that? A We’re stocktaking – counting all the inventory. B How long will it take? A At least eight hours. B That’s a problem. I’ve got a training course on Thursday. A So you won’t be here? B Not all the time, no. It’s a three-hour course. A So it doesn’t last all day? B No, just the morning. A You’ll have to work twice as fast in the afternoon, then. 3 A What’s it like? B Oh, you’ll love it. It’s got a fully fitted kitchen with a washing machine,

a fridge freezer, a microwave – everything. A Is there an Internet connection? B No, but the bedroom’s lovely – nice big windows. A What size is the bed? Is it a king? B No, it’s a double. A Does it have satellite television? B No, but you won’t want to watch television. You’re just ten minutes

from the beach. A How far is the beach? B You can walk there in ten minutes and it’s beautiful.

7.2

A So the dam is an important source of electricity. On average, it generates about four billion kilowatt-hours a year. Now, are there any questions?

B Yes, how much water does it hold? A A lot! Lake Mead is the man-made lake behind the dam and it holds

thirty-five million, three hundred and ninety-six thousand cubic metres


of water. The water pressure is twenty-one and a half bar – that’s the maximum pressure at the base of the dam.

C How much concrete did they use? A Two and a half million cubic metres. That’s enough to build a large

highway from New York to California. D How many people worked on the project? A On an average day, there were three and a half thousand, but the

maximum number was 5,218. That was in 1934. It was hard work and dangerous too.

E Did anyone die constructing the dam? A Yes, people fell into the river and there were accidents with heavy

equipment and trucks. The biggest problem was falling rocks. Ninety six people were killed in industrial accidents and many more died from heat or cold. Remember we’re in the desert here so the temperature can go up to 44 °C.

F How much did they pay the workers? A The average monthly payroll was a half a million dollars. The crane

operators were the most skilled and they earned one dollar and twenty-five cents an hour. But a normal labourer earned 50 cents. It was the time of the Great Depression and the workers were happy to have a job.



8.1 There are two teams of eleven players and it’s played on a grass field. The players have some wooden sticks, a wooden bat, and a small, hard, red ball. The players have to hit the ball and try to score ‘runs’. The team with the most runs wins. Everyone has to wear white clothes. You don’t have to wear a protective helmet or gloves, but many players do. You need to be very patient to play this game because it can last for an afternoon, or even for five days. 8.2 A What do you think? B I’m not sure. How does it work? A When someone comes to the door, they pull this string. B So this is a pivot? A Yes, and these are pulleys. B But is there a problem here? Does the hammer move clockwise? A Oh, you’re right. It rotates the wrong way. B The bell needs moving over to the other side. A The direction of the hammer head is wrong too. It needs reversing. B Do we need to put something under it, to stop it falling too far? A Yes, and perhaps it needs a spring to pull it back.



9.1 1 A Can you come closer to the machine? B I’m worried about getting too close to the gears. A You should roll up your sleeves. B Yes, OK. 2 A You shouldn’t leave these boxes here. B I don’t know where else to put them. A They’re in the way. Someone could trip over them and hurt themselves. B All right, I’ll move them.


Tech Talk Listening script Unit 1

10.1 1 This is an implement. It’s made of wood, metal, or fibreglass. It’s long, thin, and straight. It has a long piece of thread with a hook attached to it. It’s the perfect birthday gift for a man who likes to do nothing. It’s for catching fish. 2 This has a very interesting shape. It’s made of phosphate, sugar, and nitrogen bases. It’s an organic chemical. It’s in every cell of our bodies. Its full name is deoxyribonucleic acid. It carries genetic information. 3 This is a very useful device. It’s about twelve centimetres long and seven centimetres wide. It’s often attached to a cable. It has two buttons on top. It fits under your hand. It enables you to move your cursor and click on things.



11.1 A So how do you test the fabric? B We take samples and attach them to metal frames. Then we set fire to

them. A And what do you measure? B First we see how fast the fabric catches fire. We time it. A That’s the first test? B Yes. Then we test another sample to see how far the flames spread. A So that’s the second test? B Yes. A Then what? B If the fabric fails that test, we do a third test. We take a larger piece of

fabric and see how fast and how far the flames spread. A Which test is the most important? B The second one. A So it’s a big problem if the flames spread? B That’s right.



12.1 1 A What we need is a secret camera. B Yes, it has to be hidden. C Then why not install this? A A smoke alarm? C It looks like a smoke alarm, but it has a camera inside. A That’s a great idea. B Maybe, but don’t forget we have to install the wiring. Can we hide that

too? 2 A As soon as you step on the mat, the alarm goes off. B That’ll work. A It’s simple. B But very effective. A We could install one in front of all the doors. B Exactly, it’s not expensive. 3 A What do you think of this? You get a five thousand nine hundred

milliwatt shock if you try to steal the vehicle. B It’s amazing! C It’s terrible! A How about getting some for our trucks? B Yeah, why not! C That’s crazy! 4 A It only takes ten seconds. B Yes, but will it work? A Oh yes. Everybody’s eyes are different. It’s 100 per cent foolproof. B Hmmm. A I think we should look into it. B It’s too expensive. 5 A So it’s a recording device? B Yes, you just plug it into the back of the computer and it records

everything your employees type. C It’ll save time if someone forgets to save their work. B And if someone isn’t working – like computer games, Internet

chatrooms – you’ll know. C Why don’t we try it? A It’s interesting, but I don’t think our employees will like it.



13.1 A George Thompson. B George. It’s Marta Sanchez here. A Marta. Where are you? B I’m trying to get to you but I’m lost. My map doesn’t show all the roads. A So where exactly are you now? B Well, I’m just outside Gordstone ... near the entrance to a motorway – a

really new motorway. A That’s the M81. They’ve only just built it. B Right. So, how do I get to you from here? A OK. You need to get on the motorway and head south. B South, OK. A Keep going for five miles or so. You’ll go past a castle on the right and

then the motorway forks just after that. Take the left-hand fork and go over the railway lines. Then get off the motorway at the next exit. Is that clear?

B Yes, left-hand fork and the next exit off the motorway … A You’ll come to Bletcham. Turn left at the traffic lights in Bletcham and

head towards Boxted. But don’t go through Boxted. Turn right just before it. The road is signposted to Caterhill.

B OK. A Then you’ll come to a roundabout. Take the third exit. B ... the third exit at the roundabout. Is that it? A Nearly. Take the first road on the left after Crockley. It runs along a river

– it’s very pretty. Just drive about a mile and you’ll see our factory on the left. We’re just after the Pizza Hut. You can’t miss it!

B OK. I’ll call again if I forget that and get lost …

13.2

1 A Excuse me. This bill says ‘tax: six and a half per cent’. B Yes, sir. A Does that mean it includes service … you know, a tip? B No, only tax. A OK, I’m going to pay by Visa. Can I add a tip to the bill? B Yes, sir. You can add more when I bring you the check to sign. A Oh, hang on a second. There’s a mistake here. B There is? A It should be one bottle of wine, not two. B I’m sorry. I’ll correct it right away. A Thanks, and I’ll need a receipt. B No problem.


2 A Did you pack these bags yourself? B Yes, I did. A Has anyone given you anything to carry? B No. A And have you had them with you the whole time since you packed? B Sorry? Can you say that again? A Have your bags been with you all the time? B Yes, they have. A Are you carrying any knives or sharp instruments? B No. A Do you have any electrical items with you? B Yes. My mobile phone, a digital camera, my laptop, an electric razor,

my toothbrush ... 3 A Does this bus go to Heathrow Airport? B Yes, central bus station and terminal 4. A Sorry, where does it go? B Heathrow central bus station and terminal 4. A I want to go to terminal 3. B Then you get off at the central bus station. Single or return? A Single, please. B That’s eighteen fifty. A Sorry, how much was that? B Eighteen pounds and fifty pence. Do you have the right money, because

we don’t carry change? A OK. Er, what time will we get there? B Depends on the traffic. Hmmm. About half four probably. A Sorry? B About half past four. A Can you tell me when to get off? B Yeah, I’ll announce it. 4 A Did you say the price was $228? B Yes. A And will I have to pay extra if I drive more than a certain number of

miles? B No. It’s unlimited mileage. A So there’s no limit then? B No. A And what about insurance? B It includes third party insurance and the CDW is $400. A What’s CDW? B That’s collision damage waiver. If you have a crash and it’s your fault,

you only have to pay the first $400 for any damage to the car. A And if it’s not my fault?



14.1 A So these pictures are the same office? B Yes. How many people can you see? A Well, there’s one person in the first picture and in the second there are

three … no, four. B That’s right, but only one person is really there. The others are in a

different place. A How is this different to teleconferencing? B With this you can see everything in three dimensions, so it feels like

you’re in the same room. A Are they wearing 3D glasses? B Yes. A There isn’t much light. Are there any windows? B No, we have to control the light. We still have a little work to do on that,

but there’s enough light to see what you’re doing. We use a lot of cameras and projectors. You can see a few of them on the ceiling.

A And you project the images on to the empty walls? B That’s right. That’s the best thing about tele-immersion. You don’t have

to look at things on a small monitor or screen. We can use walls, tables – so we have plenty of space to display information.

A It’s wonderful!



15.1 A We need to have a planning meeting. When are you free? B I’m tied up this week. Next week’s better. A Are you free next Tuesday? B Is that the sixth? A Yes. B I’m free in the morning. A That’s good for me too. Shall we meet around ten o’clock? B How long do we need? A Well, we need to draw up plans for the product demo … B Can we finish by twelve? A Yes, two hours should be long enough. B All right. A Then we’ll need another meeting with the sales team. B How long will that take? About an hour? A Yes. How about Thursday the fifteenth at two o’clock? B I can’t make two, but I can manage three. A OK, let’s say three o’clock then. I’ll need to check it with the sales

manager, but let’s make a note of it and we can confirm it later. B All right. Is that everything, then? A No, we need to practise the demo. B I don’t think I can. I’m very short of time. A We have to check everything’s working. Are you free on the sixteenth? B I’m on holiday then. I’m not back until the twenty-sixth. A But that’s the day we’re giving the demonstration. B I know. Sorry. A We’ll have to come in early that day then. B What time’s the demo? A Nine o’clock. I’ll meet you here at six thirty in the morning on the 26th

and we’ll practise it then. B Six thirty! A I’m afraid so.



16.1 1 Everything needs to be in the right place at the right time, and that’s my job.

I’m a logistics manager. We transport some goods ourselves, and we outsource some work to shipping companies. Our biggest problem is keeping inventories low. We don’t want goods sitting in a warehouse doing nothing.

2 I’m a purchaser and it’s my job to buy the best raw materials at the best prices. The biggest problem is price. We operate in a very competitive market and we need to keep our costs down.

3 I’m a store manager so I have a lot of contact with our customers. Now customers can be a problem. First they want one thing and then they want another. They’re always changing their minds. You have to listen very carefully to identify the market trends.

4 I’m a production manager and I have to make sure everything is made and packed as efficiently as possible. My biggest problem is product cycle times. We have to find ways to speed up the production process and do things faster.

16.2 A What’s the first job? B The air bags. We activate the air bags so they can’t blow up by accident.

Then we drain all the fluids out of the car. A Do you throw them away? B No, we recycle them. A What do you do next? B After that we can dismantle the car, piece by piece. A So you take everything apart? B Yes, we remove the battery, the wheels, the engine, the windows, and

we pull out all the cables … A What do you do with all the parts? B It depends. Some things are in good working order and we keep them. A And the rest? B We sort all the other parts for recycling. We have a lot of different

containers, and we separate all the different materials. A What about the plastic parts? B We can recycle most of them. A And the glass? B That’s more difficult. Car windows are a mixture of glass and plastic and

it’s expensive to recycle. We sell the material to the construction industry and they use it to build roads.

A I see. B Finally we’re left with the car body. A That’s made of steel?


B Yes, we crush it so it’s easy to transport and take it to the shredder. It cuts the metal up into pieces the size of your hand. Then we can melt it down and use it again.

A Is anything left over? B Just a little mixture of textiles, paint, rust, rubber … We bury it in the

ground. But not the tyres. A Are they too big to bury? B Yes, and it isn’t economical to recycle them. We sell them to the cement

industry. A The cement industry? Why do they need old tyres? B They burn them. A So you don’t recycle the tyres, but you recycle the energy? B That’s right.



17.1 A So you need some parts? B Yes. A Do you know the part numbers? B I’m afraid not. A Which model have you got? B I’m not sure. A There should be a plate with the model number. B Is it on the back of the pump? A No, it’s on the left-hand side, near the top. B Ah, got it. It’s 739 slash 28. A I think that must be the serial number. The model number is under that,

near the bottom of the plate somewhere. B Ah, is it X47? A Yes, that’s it. Now, what parts do you need? B Well, on the front of the pump, there’s a rod that sticks out. A The shaft, yes. B OK, the shaft. The shaft passes through a circular part … A Through the pulley, yes. B And there’s a belt that fits round the pulley. A Do you need a new belt? B No, but in front of the pulley there’s another circular part. A That’s the flanged hub. B The flanged hub. OK, I need three screws for that hub. A No problem. Do you need a new hub too? B No, just the screws. A OK, anything else? B Yes, there’s a part that fits into the …



18.1 1 A What are we going to do about the gears? B The gears? Why, what’s the problem? C It’s our supplier. A They’ve gone out of business. B So we don’t have the parts we need? A No. C We have some plastic gears. We could use those instead. B Will they last as long? C I don’t know. I can run some tests if you like. B What do you think? A We won’t meet the specs if we use plastic. B So we need steel? A Yes, steel’s more durable. B Then we need to find another supplier. A And quick. C OK, I’ll look into it. 2 A Is the fuel pump working again? B Yes, they fixed it. C It’s very unreliable. B It’s old. C Then we should get rid of it. A What – throw the pump away? C Yes – buy a new one. B We can’t. The pump’s obsolete. A We can’t replace it. C Then let’s get a new fuel system. A A whole new system? B Do we have enough money in the budget for that? C We’ve got to do something. B But we can’t afford a new system. A Is there a cheaper way to solve this? Why does the pump keep breaking

down? B Yes, what’s causing the problem? 3 A Do you have the parts list? B I’m afraid it’s not ready yet. C We’re still working on the drawings. A What’s the hold-up? B It’s the software we’re using. It’s really slow. C You press a key and then you wait 30 seconds for a response. A Can we do anything to speed it up?


C If we get another server, it’ll help. B But then someone will have to install the software. C And maintain it too. A Is there a simpler way to solve the problem? B Outsource the drawing work. A Is that the easiest solution? C Yes. A Then let’s do it right away.



19.1 A Stefan, have you repaired the drilling machine yet? B Yes, I have. It’s working OK now. A That’s great! What was wrong with it? B There was a loose connection. I soldered it and it’s fine now. A Thank you. And what about the turning machine? B One of the gears is damaged. A Can you fix it? B Yes, but I need a new part. I ordered it yesterday and it should be here

tomorrow. A Good. B And your wife called me this morning. A My wife? B Yes, she said there’s a problem with your kitchen tap. A That’s right. It’s leaking. B She wants me to look at it. I haven’t had time today, but I’ll call by

tomorrow. A Thanks, Stefan. You’re a star.



20.1 A So what are you looking for? Something strong but flexible at the same

time, I guess? B Yes, they can’t be brittle. A They mustn’t break under stress. B Exactly. A Do you use steel? That’s strong. B You can make body implants from steel, but there’s a big problem. A It’s not resistant to corrosion? B That’s right. Even stainless steel will corrode over time. We need

something durable. A What about nickel? Nickel doesn’t corrode. B Yes, and it’s ductile too. A What does ductile mean? B You can bend it lots of times and it doesn’t break. But the problem with

nickel is it’s too soft. We make alloys with it though, like nickel cobalt molybdenum.

A So you combine it with harder materials? B Yes, we do the same with titanium. Titanium is harder than nickel, but

very expensive. A So titanium in alloys too? B That’s right.

20.2 A These steel springs cost about €40, right? B Yes, that’s right. A What if we buy large quantities? Can you reduce the price? B To what? A Can you get it down to €30? B Probably not. A OK. Now, these are steel. Is it possible to make them in plastic? B Oh, yes. A You’re sure? B Yes, we’ve done that before. A And will they be able to withstand high temperatures? B Maybe. It depends how high. A Will they be all right at 120 °C? B I think so. We can run some tests. A What about 160? B Not a hope. A Are you sure?


B Sorry, but it can’t be done.



21.1 A And here’s our next caller and he’s Tom Berkley from Boston,

Massachusetts. Tom, you’re on Science Questions. B Hi, I have a question about water. I’m calling because I’ve been having a

disagreement with my wife about this, so I’m hoping you can resolve it. A So you’re having a family argument about this question? B That’s right. A We hope we can help. What’s your question, Tom? B My question is: can you boil water without heating it? A Well, that’s an interesting question. Let’s ask our expert – Dr Carter. C Hi, Tom. B Hi, Dr Carter. C Tom, the answer to your question is ‘yes’. A You can boil water without heating it? C Yes. A How come? C The boiling point of water is 100 °C at one atmospheric pressure. That’s

the average pressure at sea level. But reducing the pressure makes the boiling point drop. So you can boil water by adding heat, or by reducing the pressure.

A So tell us about this disagreement you’re having with your wife, Tom. B Well, I say water boils faster if you reduce the air pressure. C You’re correct about that. B Exactly. So that means we can cook spaghetti quicker if we reduce the

pressure. A And what does your wife think, Tom? B -She thinks that increasing the pressure makes food cook faster. C Tom, I have some bad news for you. B What’s that? C You need to listen to your wife. B Ha! Really? C Yes, if you reduce the pressure, the water boils faster. But it doesn’t

mean the water is hot when it boils. It boils at a lower temperature. B So she’s right? C I’m afraid so. A It’s a bad way to cook spaghetti, Tom. C If you increase the pressure, the boiling point rises and that’s why the

food cooks faster. A Does that answer your question, Tom? B Yes, it does. Thank you, Dr Carter. C Not at all. Nice talking to you, Tom.

A Yes, thank you for calling, Tom.


Packing materials:

Time:

Vehicles and manpower:

Money:

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What are the numbers?3

Project planning

1 Listen to some people planning a job.Make a list of the things they’ll need. Whatjob is it?

3.1

3 The speakers made a lot of estimates in theconversation. Complete the words below.

1 B How many boxes will we need?A It’s hard to say e...........B R.......... speaking?A A.......... three hundred.

2 A How far is your new office?B A.......... ten miles.

3 A Eight men and two trucks for one day ...You’re l.......... at s.......... l.......... threethousand dollars.

4 B So in total, it’ll be $5,400?A Yes, a...........

Now listen and check.

4 Practise making some estimates. Roughlyspeaking:

1 how far is it from your home to yourworkplace?

2 how long does it take you to get to work?3 how far will you travel this week?4 how much will you spend on petrol this

month?5 how much will you spend on travelling

this year (cars, petrol, flights, trains, etc.)?

Countable and uncountable nouns

English nouns can be countable or uncountable.How many boxes will we need?How much bubble wrap will we need?

Countable nouns have a plural form.box, boxes, truck, trucks, man, men

Uncountable nouns are always singular.equipment, equipments, money, moneys

Uncountable nouns take a singular verb form.The packaging costs a lot.Some of our equipment is fragile.

3.1

will / won’t

We use will to give and ask for informationabout the future, and to offer help.How many boxes will we need? The materials willbe $2,400. I’ll send you some bubble wrap.

With words like I, you, we, etc. use thecontracted form, ‘ll. Will not = won’t.

It’ll be $5,400. We’ll do the packing. It won’t fit intoone truck.

2 Turn to page 120 and read the conversationwith a partner. Remember to use the contractedforms of will.

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5 Are these nouns countable [C] or uncountable [U]?

1 equipment 7 fact 13 defect 19 experiment2 computer 8 news 14 waste 20 test3 machine 9 information 15 pollution 21 physics4 machinery 10 data 16 petrol* 22 money5 packaging 11 advice 17 gas 23 dollar6 pack 12 suggestion 18 research 24 time

petrol BrE – gas or gasoline AmE

6 Tick (�) the sentences that are correct. Correct the sentences that are wrong.

Examplemuch

How many time will we need?

7 Work in teams. Teams should sit in different parts ofthe room, if possible, so you can’t hear what otherteams are saying. Each team will plan a different job.

Discuss what you need to do for your job. Write a listof the equipment and manpower you will need, andestimate how long it will take, and how much it willcost. When you have finished, present your lists to theother teams. They will guess what the job is.

Team 1 – look at file 6 on page 103.Team 2 – look at file 12 on page 105.Team 3 – look at file 17 on page 107.Team 4 – look at file 30 on page 112.

1 I need someinformations about traintimes.

2 How many times ayear should we replacethese filters?

3 There are a lot of datashere that we don’t need.

4 How much newmachines will you neednext year?

5 All our machinery arestate of the art.

6 These equipment isvery difficult to use.

7 If the tests issuccessful, we’ll startproduction in about sixweeks.

8 Physics is the study ofmatter and energy.

9 How much dollars dowe need?

10 The goal is zerodefects and zero wastes.

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Project planningwill and won’tCountable and uncountable nounsEstimating quantities

Making comparisonsComparative and superlative adjectives-er than, as ... as, (the) -estSpecifications for vehicles

Project planningThis section is the first of several that look attime, cost, and quality issues. It is also the firstsection on uncountable nouns, which willreceive further practice later in the syllabus. It:• reviews will and won’t for discussing plans• provides practice in making approximations• introduces some uncountable nouns that

commonly cause confusion.

It finishes with a very meaty discussion task, sobe sure to leave plenty of time at the end of thelesson to complete it.

1 3.1 Warm up to the topic of projectplanning by asking the class some questions:1 Find out what projects class members are

involved in:Are you working on any projects at the moment?(What?) What projects have you worked on inthe past / will you work on in the future?

2 Find out about the resources their projectsneed:How many people are working on the project?How long will it take? What resources do youhave / will you need? e.g. special equipment,special skills

Then explain that the students will hearsome people discussing a project. Check theyunderstand the instructions, and play therecording once without stopping. Check theiranswers, then play the recording again,pausing where necessary so the studentscan note down missing answers.

AnswersPacking materials: boxes, bubble wrapTime: one dayVehicles & manpower: two trucks and eight menMoney: $5,400

Use questions with will to collect answers fromthe class, e.g.How many packing materials will they need? Howmuch time will they need?

2 As in the Student’s Book. For more ideas onways to exploit listening scripts, see page 88.

3 3.1 See if the students can recall any of themissing words before playing the recordingagain. Pause in appropriate places for thestudents to write answers. Point out that we use these expressions to makeapproximations.

Answers1 B How many boxes will we need?

A It’s hard to say exactly.B Roughly speaking?A Around three hundred.

2 A How far is your new office?B About ten miles.

3 A Eight men and two trucks for one day ...You’re looking at something like threethousand dollars.

4 B So in total, it’ll be $5,400?A Yes, approximately.

4 Demonstrate this activity with a student,encouraging them to use the differentexpressions from 3 to estimate distances,time, costs, etc. Then move on to pairpractice.Write these questions on the board.How many kilometres is it?How much money will you spend?

Ask the students why we say many in thefirst question and much in the second. Elicitthat money is an uncountable noun. Ask the

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students what other uncountable nouns theyknow and then review the language note.

5 The students can work alone or in pairs.Review the answers with the whole class.

Answers1 U 9 U 17 C/U2 C 10 U 18 U3 C 11 U 19 C4 U 12 C 20 C5 U 13 C 21 U6 C 14 U 22 U7 C 15 U 23 C8 U 16 U 24 C/U

6 Allow the students to work alone or in pairs,then check their answers with the class.When checking answers:

1 Be ready to point out that some nounshave countable and uncountablemeanings, e.g.How many times will you visit us? (occasions– times things happen)How much time will it take? (the passing ofminutes, hours, etc.)

Can you buy me a paper? (a newspaper)We’ll wrap it in paper. (the material)

How much gas escaped? (uncountablesubstance)Hydrogen and oxygen are gases. (kinds ofgases)

2 Also be ready to explain that someuncountable nouns may look as if they areplural forms. We use them with singularverb forms, e.g.There isn’t any news.Physics is an interesting subject.

3 Be prepared to explain other tricky pluralsif questions arise. For example:• words like scissors, jeans, goggles that

might be singular in the students’ language

• irregular plurals that don’t end with s,e.g. people, men, women, children

• words that end in s, that can be both singular or plural countables,e.g. headquarters, series. These words can

be used with either singular or plural verb forms, e.g. Our headquarters is / are in Zurich.

Answers1 I need some informations information about

train times.2 ✓

3 There are a lot of datas There is a lot of datahere that we don’t need.

4 How much many new machines will youneed next year?

5 All our machinery are is state of the art.6 These This equipment is very difficult to use.7 If the tests is are successful, we’ll start

production in about six weeks.8 ✓

9 How much dollars money do we need?10 The goal is zero defects and zero wastes

waste.

7 Allocate a stretch of time for this planningactivity and set a time limit to ensure thatteams finish at approximately the sametime. Tell teams to stand up at the front ofthe class when they present theirinformation and to present it jointly.Encourage questions from the class.

At the end you might like to take a vote onwhich team:• were the most economical• planned the project most thoroughly• gave the best presentation (why?).

Extra activity

Play The storeroom on page 93 of this book.

Making comparisonsThis is the first of several sections whichinvolve the students in drawing comparisonsbetween different products, options, systems,etc. It focusses on comparative and superlativeforms of adjectives. At this point the keylanguage teaching goals are:• short adjectives and -er and -est forms• long adjectives and more / the most and less /

the least• irregular forms – good–better–best,

bad–worse–worst, far–further–furthest.

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Unit 3

1 Match the questions about projects on the left with the answers on the right.

1 How much cement do you think we’ll need? a That’s difficult to say, but approximately five years.

2 How long will it take to install and connect b Well, that’s hard to say.The last program the new PCs to the network? took 8,000 man-hours, so let’s say 5,000.

3 Roughly how much paint do you think c It depends, but about three days.we’ll need?

4 Approximately how much will it cost? d We think we’ll need at least two and a half thousand.

5 How many pumps do you think we’ll need? e Well, we’ll need two men for a day plus a lorry, so let’s say about £600.

6 How many kilometres of cable will we need? f About five tonnes.7 How many man-hours do you think it g Well, the ground water is quite high here, so

will take? we’ll need at least two.8 How long do you think it’ll take to develop h I don’t think we’ll need more than 50 litres.

and test?

2 Read the conversations and underline the project they are talking about.

1 a How far is it?b About five hundred kilometres.a So, we can ship the parts in a day.

a delivering goods to a customer b installing phone cables c building a road

2 a How many tonnes do we have to transport?b That’s difficult to say, but, roughly speaking, between four and five.a OK, so we’ll need both the tipper trucks next week.

a constructing a new building b designing a new factory c planning a new bridge

3 a Roughly how much will it cost?b You’re looking at something like €100.a That’s OK. And can you do it today?b Oh, yes. No problem. It’ll be ready by 5.00.

a designing a new engine b equipping a laboratory c repairing a bicycle

4 a How long do you think it’ll take?b Approximately six months, but if the weather’s bad, it’ll take longer.a So, we won’t be able to move in until September or October.

a servicing a machine b installing a computer network c building a house

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From

Date

Subject

Subject

Peter Williamson

Tim Baxter; Paul Robins

Moving to the new offices

Hello Peter

I’m afraid I ...................................1 be at the meeting to discuss themove to the new offices. I ...................................2 be in Berlin all nextweek, so I am sending you the information you wanted.● All the construction work ...................................3 finish on April 19and it ...................................4 take approximately another week toinstall the cables for the computer network.● We ...................................5 be able to pack and ship the furnitureand equipment in one day. It ...................................6 take two.● The shippers .....................................7 move everything from the oldoffices to the new ones at the weekend (April 28–29).● We ...................................8 need a day to install and connect thephones, PCs, etc. We ...................................9 be able to do any workthe next day because it’s Labour Day, so you and the rest of the staff...................................10 be able to move in until Wednesday, May 2.I hope there ..................................11 be any problems, but if there are, I..................................12 have a small team of troubleshooters andtechnicians ready to solve them.

Regards

Louis

won’t

cc

Subject

3 Read an email about a project and complete the sentences with will or won’t.

4 Complete the phrases with How much or How many.

How much 1 ............................ time 5 ............................ information 9 ............................ litres

2 ............................ days 6 ............................ problems 10 ........................... machinery

3 ............................ money 7 ............................ euros 11 ............................ tools

4 ............................ work 8 ............................ data 12 ............................ news

5 Tick (✓) the sentences that are correct.Correct the sentences that are wrong.

1 I’ll fax you the informations you wanted this afternoon.2 How much weeks do you think you’ll need to repair it?3 The machinery is very old. I think we’ll need to replace most of it.4 The news aren’t very good. It’ll take about a week to get the parts we need.5 I think it’ll cost approximately five hundred euro to replace.6 Approximately how many litres of paint do you think we’ll need?7 Roughly speaking, how much data do we need to store?8 You’re looking at something like $100,000 to buy all these equipments.9 How much work will you have to do before it’s ready?

10 We don’t have many time to finish this project.

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6 Read the information about these electric vehicles and complete the table of specifications.

1 The cheapest of these three vehicles has a range of up to 40 km; the most expensive has a rangeof about 115 km.

2 It can travel the furthest, but it is also the heaviest vehicle. It weighs 840 kg.3 The slowest vehicle has the slowest charging time, 5 hours.4 The lightest and cheapest vehicle is slower than the other vehicles. It has a top speed of 20.8

km/h, that’s 79.2 km/h slower than the fastest vehicle.5 The Hypermini is 162.5 cm longer than the scooter and 71.5 cm longer than the electric bicycle.6 The fastest vehicle is 55 cm higher than the scooter and 119.5 cm wider.7 The smallest vehicle has 11-inch wheels.8 The bicycle has the largest wheels; they are 26 inches in diameter.

7 Look at these statements and the specifications in 6.Circle T (true) or F (false).

1 The electric bicycle is much cheaper than the electric car. T / F2 The heaviest vehicle is also the fastest. T / F3 The longest vehicle is lighter than the bicycle. T / F4 It takes longer to charge the bike’s battery than it does to charge the scooter’s. T / F5 You can travel further with the bike’s battery than you can with the scooter’s. T / F6 The scooter is slower than the bike. T / F7 The bike is approximately ten times more expensive than the scooter. T / F8 The most expensive vehicle costs roughly 100 times more than the cheapest. T / F

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Price: €328.00

Range: ........................

Weight: 16.7 kg

Battery charging time: .................

Top speed: ....................

Length: 104 cm

Width: 28 cm

Height: Approx. 100 cm

Wheels:..........

Price: Approx. €30,000

Range: ......................

Weight: ......................

Battery charging time: 4 hrs

Top speed: ......................

Length: ......................

Width: 147.5 cm

Height: ......................

Wheels: ..........

Price: €1,759

Range: Approx. 27 km

Weight: 28 kg

Battery charging time: 2.5 hrs

Top speed: 22 km/h

Length: 195 cm

Width: –

Height: –

Wheels: ..........

NISSAN HYPERMINI

ESTELLE COMFORTELECTRIC BYCYCLE

ZAP ZAPPYELECTRIC SCOOTER

Up to 40 km

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9 Complete the crossword.

Across 1 A packing material. It’s made of air and plastic. (6,4)5 Another word for lorry. (5)6 Another word for approximately or about. (7)7 The things you need to do a special job. (9)9 A number – it’s more than one and less than ten. (3)

12 We use how many with ______ nouns,such as days,people,metres,etc. (9)

13 How much ______ you think it’ll cost? (2)14 We normally ______ the parts by road or rail. (4)16 The ______ of the Eiffel Tower is approximately 320

metres. (6)18 A ______ is about 3.8 litres. (6)19 The ______ of this table are 1.60 m x 1.0 m x 0.7 m.(10)

Down1 Good,______,the best. (6)2 Bad,______,the worst. (5)3 One or both sides of a piece of paper in a book,

magazine,etc. (4)4 ______ will it cost so much? (3)8 Sand,cement,and bricks are all building ______. (9)

10 The noun of wide. (5)11 Cars,buses,and lorries are all ______. (8)14 The top ______ of this car is 240 km/h.(5)15 The amount of money you have to pay to buy

something.(5)17 1,000 kg is a ______. (5)

8 Use the adjectives in brackets to talk about these ways of getting from one place to another.Use a comparative (bigger,safer,more expensive) when comparing two things and a superlative (the biggest, the safest, the most expensive) when comparing three things.

I (safe) way to travel – by train, by boat, by planeI think the safest way to travel is by train.

2 (convenient) for me to get to work – by bus, by carIt's more convenient for me to get to work by car than by bus.

3 (easy) way to go down a mountain – on skis, on foot, by bike .............................4 (good) to travel around a big city – by bus, on foot .............................5 (exciting) way to cross the Sahara Desert – by camel, by balloon, by bike .............................6 (cheap) to transport a lot of large, heavy goods – by truck, by train .............................7 (interesting) to go from Moscow to Beijing – by train, by car .............................8 (expensive) to travel around my country – by train, by bus .............................9 (bad) way of getting to the nearest airport from here – by train, by bus, by car .............................

10 (fun) to go – cycling, skiing .............................

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A practical course for adult learners working in the international technical sector.

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● Adult learners working in technical jobs in an international context. ● In-work learners who are technicians, engineers, supervisors, or team leaders. ● People who need to communicate with co-workers (frequently also non-native users of English) about very practical technical

subjects – installations, working practices, processes, problems, etc. ● People who need to communicate by e-mail, make telephone calls, and read and understand manuals written in English. ● Above all, people whose main aim is to communicate effectively in English to get the job done.

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● Simple, needs-related language presented clearly and logically, on a need-to-know basis, to help learners start communicating immediately.

● Vocabulary relevant to technical applications. ● Short, practical speaking tasks enable learners to use new language in hands-on contexts such as explaining purpose, giving

instructions, and describing what things do. ● Frequent recycling to continually review and consolidate learning. ● Real help in telephoning, e-mailing, and reading technical information. ● Survival skills such as getting directions, changing money, and ordering food, plus games and other fun activities.

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