Unit 2

Unit 2: Practice for the Exam
A.COMPLETE THE PARGRAPHS WITH WHO, THAT, WHICH, OR-.SOMETIMES THERE IS MORE THAN ONE CORRECT ANSWER.
Children can watch all sorts of films nowadays, (1.) ____________ worries some people. Parents, (2.) _________________often know less about computers than their children can find it difficult to monitor what their kinds are watching. Another concern is (3.)________________ young people spend too much time watching TV and other media. Many people use computers all the time now, (4.) __________________ has changed the way (5.) ______________ they work and think. Today’s students, (6.) _______________________ spend a lot of time working on their laptops; can take mental breaks without even leaving their desk. Some people video and upload anything (7.) _____________________________ they think is funny or interesting, (8.) _____________ means there is a lot to watch online. With all these distractions so easily available, people are learning (9.) they need to manage their time well, (10.) _________________ is a useful skill in all walks of life.  CLICK HERE to see the answer.
B.COMPLETE THE ARTICLE WITH PREPOSITIONS FROM THE BOX. SOME PREPOSITIONS MAY BE USED MORE THAN ONCE.
About     between    for     in      of      on     with
Teachers have expressed concern (1.) _______________ the effects (2.) _______________ TV (3.) _____________ some of their students. They believe there is a link (4.) ______________ the fact that some students fall asleep in class and the increase (5.) ______________ the amount of TV they watch. Being so tired obviously has an influence (6.) ____________ their ability to learn, and an impact (7.) ________________ their behaviour. Staying up late watching TV or playing video games is one cause (8. ) _____________ teenagers’ tiredness. This is not just because they spend less time in bed. They results (9.) ____________ several studies suggest another reason (10.) ________________ students’ lack of sleep: after several hours watching a screen, it can take a long time for the mind to relax and “switch off.” This means that even if they go to bed at a reasonable time, they are unable to fall asleep immediately. CLICK HERE to see the answer.
C.COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH WORDS OR EXPRESSIONS FROM THE BOX. THERE IS ONE WORD OR EXPRESSION THAT YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE.
a complex issue        critics of        identify with       are familiar with   extreme        turn their attention to
1. It is often easier to ___________________ celebrities when they are having problems in their lives. 2. Psychologists should _____________________ the way celebrity culture affects young children. 3. Although people often admire celebrities, there are also many __________________ their extravagant lifestyles. 4. Reporters sometimes put celebrities under ___________________ pressure. 5. How much information we should have about celebrities’ private lives is ___________________________. CLICK HERE to see the answer.
D.CIRCLE THE CORRECT WORDS TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.
Jo:  You know (1) what gets me / what’s great / what’s unusual? People who talk about TV shows all the time. Dan:I know, it’s so annoying. I don’t even have a TV at home, (2) which some people think is weird / which is hard work  / which they understand. Jo:  But you subscribe to websites and watch stuff on your computer, right?  Dan:  Yeah, I watch a lot of movies online, (3) what / which / who is great. Jo:  So do you never watch any regular TV programs, like reality or talent shows? Dan:Not really. All those shows are just so boring. And you know what (4) really interests me / I really hate / is really unusual? Everybody talks about them all the time – it’s terrible. Jo:  So do you like any TV shows? Dan:Well I like some documentaries, and scifi movies. But I only talk about them with other sci-fi fans! Jo:  (5) Which is just fine! / Which is so annoying! / Which I don’t like! I never watch sci-fi movies! CLICK HERE to see the answer.
Reading 1
READ THE ARTCICLE. ADD THE MISSING PHRASES. WRITE THE LETTERS IN THE BLANKS. THERE IS ONE ITEM THAT YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE.
INSTANT FAME!
Andy Warhol said that one day, everybody would be famous for 15 minutes.  Thanks to the internet, (1) _____.There are now an amazing number of internet celebrities, who have often become famous by posting videos of themselves on the net. Even people who (2) _____ have become well known all around the world in a remarkably short time. Of course, there are a huge number of videos uploaded every day, and not all of those will go viral and get millions of hits. It is hard to  say (3) _____. What is certainly true is that some clips become popular for the wrong reasons – or at least not those expected by the people who make them. Some of the (4) ____ on the net feature singers or dancers who are considered funny (5) _____ . This is often not what the performers themselves believe. On the other hand, (6) _____ . People who would not otherwise have access to an audience can now be viewed by millions – and all without leaving the comfort of their own homes! All you need is a computer and an internet connection, and you too may be the next internet celebrity! But remember that your fame may only last 15 minutes.CLICK HERE to see the answer.
a. Which ones will succeed b. Real talent is also discovered in this way c.  you have not seen them before d.  this is now possible				e. have no talent at all f.   because they are so bad g.   videos that are most viewed
SPEAKING QUIZ
Part 1. Questions and topics to discuss. Ask these questions. Answer your partner’s questions. 1.     What kinds of shows do you watch on TV? 2.     Who is your favourite celebrity? Why do you like him / her? 3.     What kind of impact does celebrity behaviour have on teenagers? 4.     Do children need to have cell phones? Why (not)? 5.     Do your friends talk about celebrities? What do they say? 6.     Are there any celebrities you don’t like? Why? 7.     What kind of impact do TV advertisements have on you? 8.     Do you think some people play video games too much? Why (not)? 9.     Do you read celebrity gossip online? What sites do you visit? 10.    What do you think of people who try to look like celebrities? 11.    What kind of impact does TV have on children? 12.    Do video games influence the players’ behaviour? How? / Why not? 13.    What do people in your family think about celebrity gossip? 14.    Do you know anyone who isn’t interested in celebrities? Why aren’t they interested? 15.    What impact does the Internet have  on your life? 16.    What is one positive effect TV might have on people? Part 2. Tell your partner about a game (or video game) you like to play. Use conversation strategies to make your conversation flow. The strategies you learned in this unit are: ·  Introduce a comment on what you are going to say with expressions like You know what...? ·Use relative clauses with which to comment on your partner’s statements with expressions like which is (kind of)...
WRITING
A.Read the pros and cons of playing video games. Check the ones you think are most important and add any other examples you can think of.
Pros ( Advantages) of video Games		Cons (Disadvantages) of Video Games
	Can improve hand-eye coordination		Can lead to violent behavior
	Can help children learn to solve problems		Can cause children to sit a lot and not exercise
	Can help children deal with winning and losing		Can take away from time spent on homework
	Can help children pay attention		Can be harmful to the eyes
B.Write a one-paragraph essay that answers this question: Video games have a negative effect on children. Do you agree or disagree? You can use some of the ideas in the chart and / or your own ideas. Make sure that you: Ø Say whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Ø Write a topic sentence that gives the main idea of your paragraph. Ø Support your topic sentence with three reasons. Ø Give reasons using first, second, third, and finally / lastly.        You can find a sample answer here:   http://highintermediate-jl.blogspot.com/p/unit-2_28.html
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