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a · Personal Identification
01 · Personal affairs
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01 · Listening Listen and match each question to the correct statement.  audio
02 · Reading + Listening Call up info, read carefully, call up and listen to the instructions. Fill in the form.  audio  html
03 · Vocabulary Call up pictures and match each picture to the correct word.  html
04 · Vocabulary Look at the pictures and match each picture to the correct word.  image
05 · Vocabulary Look at the pictures, call up the sounds and match them to the correct word from the list.  audio  image
06 · Speaking + Writing Look at the pictures and describe these people.  image
07 · Reading Call up the text of the lonely hearts column. Read carefully and match a man with a woman.  html
08 · Listening Listen and indicate which man Sally had a date with.  audio  image

 

02 · Jonathan Edwards - Olympic triple-jumper
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01 · Listening Listen to the interview. Are these statements true, false or not said?  audio
02 · Vocabulary Consult the information and choose the matching items.  image
03 · Vocabulary Read the sentences and replace the word(s) in bold by a synonym from the list. -
04 · Grammar Call up info, use the correct past or perfect tense or form.  html
05 · Grammar Read the summary on Jonathan Edwards and choose the correct preposition. -
06 · Vocabulary Read, call up info and fill in the correct word.  image
07 · Speaking + Writing Answer the questions on J. Edwards by using the vocabulary you've just been practising in full sentences. -

 

03 · Days in a lifetime
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01 · Listening Listen and write the letter of the appropriate sound file which matches the key words.  audio
02 · Vocabulary Call up info and choose the matching item. -

 

04 · What I like
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01 · Reading Have a look at Kim's website about hobbies, likes and dislikes. Are these statements true or false?  html
02 · Reading Try to make combinations with the items in the list by using the contents of Kim's website.  html
03 · Reading + Vocabulary Read the website again and try to find a matching word from the text for each item.  html
04 · Vocabulary Call up info and complete with the correct expression of like or dislike. -
05 · Vocabulary Choose the matching items from the list. -

 

05 · Elvira, who I am, what I like
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01 · Listening Listen to Elvira. Match every picture to Elvira or to 'Mr Right'.  audio  image
02 · Reading Read the first part of Elvira's self portrait and match a word from the text in the list with an explanation.  html
03 · Reading Read the second part of Elvira's self portrait about her 'Mr Right' and match a word from the text in the list with an explanation.  html
04 · Vocabulary Choose the matching items in the list. -
05 · Vocabulary Call up info and choose the preposition from the list. -
06 · Grammar Use present perfect or present perfect continuous. Consult the grammar info first.  html
07 · Speaking Talk about yourself. -

 

06 · When the alarm rings
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01 · Vocabulary Pre-listening task: Do you understand these words? Match the words in the list to an explanation. -
02 · Listening Listen. Are these statements true, false or not said?  audio
03 · Listening Listen and put the items into chronological order.  audio
04 · Vocabulary Fill in a correct preposition. -
05 · Listening + Writing Listen then complete to make full sentences.  audio  html
06 · Vocabulary Listen first and call up the grammar info. Choose the correct alternative.  audio  html
07 · Listening Listen. Are the statements true or false?  audio
08 · Vocabulary Choose the matching words and expressions. Call up info. -
09 · Vocabulary Type the odd word out. -
10 · Listening Listen. Are these statements true, false or not said?  audio
11 · Listening + Vocabulary Listen to the interview, pause the player and fill in the blanks in the text below. Pay special attention to the feedback!  audio

 

b · House & Home
01 · Holiday homes
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01 · Vocabulary Choose the correct picture for each item.  image
02 · Listening Listen and choose the correct answer. Are these statements true, false or not said?  audio  image
03 · Reading + Vocabulary Read the text. Match the definitions from the list and the numbered words from the text (printed in bold).  html
04 · Reading + Vocabulary Read the text about the apartment's features. Match the definitions from the list and the numbered words from the text (printed in bold).  html
05 · Reading Read the text on the website attentively and choose the correct answer.  html
06 · Reading + Vocabulary Read the text and choose the matching explanations.  html
07 · Reading Arrange the jumbled text. -
08 · Vocabulary Type the word that does not belong in the row. Perfect match: type "x". -
09 · Grammar Put the verbs in brackets into the correct past tense.  html
10 · Listening Listen to the following conversation. Choose the correct information.  audio

 

02 · Pros and cons of living in the country
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01 · Listening Listen and say whether David considers it to be an advantage of living in the city or an advantage of living in the country.  audio
02 · Listening + Vocabulary Listen again. Match a definition from the list with the following words that are used in the listening exercise. Keep the context in mind!  audio
03 · Vocabulary How was it said? Call up info. Complete the words and expressions. -
04 · Reading + Speaking Call up and print David's list and make a personal list out of it. Then discuss with your fellow students.  image

 

c · Nature & Environment
01 · The weather forecast
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01 · Vocabulary Pre-listening task: Match the correct word and the weather symbols.  image
02 · Listening Listen to the weather forecast. Where on the map would you put which weather symbol?  audio  image  html
03 · Vocabulary Choose the matching words in the list. Call up info or pictures.  audio  image
04 · Vocabulary First listen. Then call up info or pictures and fill in the correct word.  audio  image
05 · Vocabulary + Writing Call up info and fill in a correct word.  image
06 · Vocabulary Match the words from the list with those below. Use your dictionary. -
07 · Speaking + Writing Record your own weather forecast.  html
08 · Speaking + Writing Visit the BBC website and tell your fellow students what the weather will be like in the different regions. If you're asked to do this exercise in written form, use the fields to write your comment. -

 

d · Free Time
01 · At the box office
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01 · Listening Listen, read the statements and say whether these statements are true or false.  audio  image
02 · Listening Listen and match expressions/words from the text to one in the list.  audio
03 · Listening + Writing Listen to the text, interrupt and complete the transcript.  audio
04 · Listening + Speaking Listen, read the info and react in an appropriate way. Then check your answer. If you want to do this exercise in written form, use the boxes to type your answer, then listen and check your answer.  audio
05 · Grammar Write the missing prepositions. -

 

02 · Sports results
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01 · Listening Listen to the report. Read the following questionnaire. Answer the comprehension questions.  audio
02 · Vocabulary Read, call up info and choose the correct word(s).  image
03 · Vocabulary Call up the sound files. Complete each sentence below with a suitable phrase. Do not change the meaning of the sentence.  audio
04 · Vocabulary + Listening Follow the instructions.  audio
05 · Vocabulary Listen to the sound files and write the letter of the corresponding score.  audio
06 · Writing Follow the instruction in the exercise. -
07 · Grammar Follow the example.  audio

 

e · Travel & Traffic
01 · Staying in Britain
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01 · Reading + Listening Read the text and info attentively. Then listen to the statements and say whether they are true, false or not said.  audio  html
02 · Reading + Listening Read the text and info attentively. Then listen to the statements and say whether they are true, false or not said.  audio  html
03 · Vocabulary Which word do you associate with the following? -
04 · Listening + Vocabulary Listen. Choose the description which best fits the day.  audio
05 · Listening + Vocabulary Choose the day which fits the description. -
06 · Listening Listen to the statements and choose the correct heading. The same heading can be used more than once!  audio
07 · Listening + Writing Listen to the sentences and type the word that was asked. (Dictation)  audio
08 · Listening + Writing + Vocabulary Listen again and use words/expressions from the listening to say the following sentences in a different way.  audio
09 · Reading Read the text. Then answer the questions with true, false or not said.  html

 

02 · Here follows the six o'clock news
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01 · Listening Listen and combine. Try to establish a link between the words given and the items in the list.  audio
02 · Reading Do you understand the words in the list below? Read the text and match the words with the explanation, which best fits the context.  html
03 · Reading Do you understand the words in the list below? Read the text and match the words with the explanation, which best fits the context.  html
04 · Reading Do you understand the words in the list below? Read the text and match the words with the explanation, which best fits the context.  html
05 · Vocabulary Complete the words and expressions. Call up info. -

 

f · Family & Relations
01 · Breaking the ice
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01 · Listening + Vocabulary Listen, read, repeat then match the correct meanings.  audio  html
02 · Vocabulary Read the text, call up info and choose the correct expression. -
03 · Reading + Vocabulary Find opposites in the text.  html
04 · Reading + Vocabulary Find a word or expression from the text (first paragraph) which has the same meaning as the following:  html
05 · Reading + Vocabulary Find a word or expression from the text (second paragraph) which has the same meaning as the following:  html
06 · Writing Rewrite the sentences using the word in brackets. -
07 · Listening Listen to the text. Are the statements false, true or not said? Choose the correct answer.  audio

 

02 · What if
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01 · Listening Read the sentences. Then listen and put them in chronological order.  audio
02 · Grammar First call up grammar info, then complete the sentences correctly. DO NOT USE CONTRACTIONS!  html
03 · Grammar First call up grammar info, then complete the sentences correctly. DO NOT USE CONTRACTIONS!  html
04 · Grammar + Listening Listen and complete the sentences using the correct tenses.  audio  image  html
05 · Listening + Writing + Speaking Listen and do the tasks.  audio  image

 

03 · Blind date
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01 · Video Watch the first sequence. Are these statements true or false? Choose the correct answer.  video
02 · Video + Vocabulary Watch the first sequence again. Choose the expressions/words in the list having the same meaning as those used in the video.  video
03 · Video + Speaking Watch the first sequence of the video again and discuss the following.  video
04 · Video Watch the second sequence. Are these statements true or false? Choose the correct answer.  video
05 · Video + Vocabulary Watch the second sequence again and call up the definitions. Which definition goes with the expressions as used in the video?  video  html
06 · Video + Speaking Watch the first and second sequence of the video again and discuss the following.  video
07 · Video Watch the third sequence. Are these statements true, false or not said? Choose the correct answer.  video
08 · Video + Vocabulary Watch the third sequence again. Choose the expressions/words in the list that have the same meaning as those used in the video.  video
09 · Vocabulary Read the transcript of the video's third sequence and choose the correct words. -
10 · Vocabulary + Speaking Watch the three sequences of the video again and discuss the following.  video
11 · Video Watch the last sequence. Are these statements true or false? Choose the correct answer.  video
12 · Video + Vocabulary Watch the video again. Choose a word in the list that comes from the video and has the same meaning as the description.  video  image
13 · Listening Listen to the statements and choose the alternative that has the same meaning as the sentence you hear.  audio
14 · Vocabulary Write a synonym that matches the word in bold. -
15 · Writing Write a text and describe the main characters' personalities.  video
16 · Speaking Comment on ideal partners for Brian and Angela.  video
17 · Speaking Study the example. Then call up pictures and comment.  image
18 · Grammar Which is the correct sentence in each pair? Choose the correct possibility. -
19 · Vocabulary + Grammar Choose the correct particle. Be careful: some particles may be used more than once! -
20 · Grammar Add the correct question tag.  html
21 · Grammar Consult the grammar info first. Then change the adjective into an adverb.  html
22 · Listening + Speaking Listen and repeat. Mind the intonation!  audio
23 · Listening + Speaking Listen and repeat. Mind the intonation!  audio

 

g · Health & Bodycare
01 · At the doctor's surgery
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01 · Vocabulary Listen and choose the correct picture(s).  audio  html
02 · Vocabulary + Reading Listen to the text and call up info.  audio  image
03 · Vocabulary Do you remember the names of parts of the body? Watch the picture and fill in the correct word.  image
04 · Vocabulary Do you remember the names of parts of the body? Watch the picture and fill in the correct word.  image
05 · Vocabulary Look at the pictures. What are these people suffering from? Choose a word from the list.  audio  image
06 · Vocabulary Look at the pictures. What are these people suffering from? Write a correct word.  audio  image
07 · Listening + Writing Listen very carefully to the first dialogue again. Then use that dialogue to write a correct question for each answer.  audio
08 · Vocabulary Vocabulary quiz. Call up the hints then choose a suitable word.  image
09 · Vocabulary Call up info. Listen and read.  audio
10 · Vocabulary Call up the sound file and choose a word in the list that matches the sound.  audio
11 · Vocabulary Type the verb (-ing form) used in the 2 previous exercises matching the idea in the first part. -

 

02 · Fashion fads
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01 · Listening Listen (if necessary, listen again) and find a phrase that has a connection with ...  audio  html
02 · Listening + Vocabulary Listen again. What is the meaning of the following words as used in the listening exercise? Choose the most appropriate answer.  audio
03 · Vocabulary How was it said? This is the transcript of the listening exercise. Call up info and complete the words and expressions.  image
04 · Vocabulary Complete the adapted text with words from the previous text and exercises.  image

 

03 · Life expectancy
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01 · Listening + Writing + Vocabulary Listen, read, call up info and fill in the blanks (dictation). If necessary stop the player in order to study the explanations given.  audio
02 · Listening + Vocabulary Listen again and make combinations based on the listening exercise.  audio
03 · Listening + Vocabulary Listen and fill in a word from the first part of the listening exercise in this new context.  audio
04 · Listening + Vocabulary Listen and fill in a word from the second part of the listening exercise in this new context.  audio
05 · Reading + Vocabulary Read and fill in a word (or form of the word) from the third part of the listening exercise in this new context.  html
06 · Reading Call up info. Choose the heading that matches the paragraph. -
07 · Listening Are these statements true, false or not said?  audio
08 · Reading + Writing Visit the internet site and answer the questions.  image

 

h · Schooling & Education
01 · English schools
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01 · Listening Listen and make combinations.  audio
02 · Vocabulary + Listening Combine the ages with the appropriate word. If necessary listen again!  audio
03 · Vocabulary Fill in the correct expression.  image
04 · Vocabulary Combine sentences, sounds or pictures with the correct school subject.  audio  image
05 · Vocabulary Combine sentences, sounds or pictures with the correct school subject.  audio  image
06 · Vocabulary Type the school subject that matches the sentence you hear the teacher say.  audio
07 · Speaking Have a class discussion.  html

 

02 · A problem at Columbia High School
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01 · Reading Are these statements true, false or not said?  html
02 · Reading + Vocabulary Read attentively, call up info, keep the context in mind and try to find a word in the list that matches. -
03 · Reading + Vocabulary Read, call up dictionary info and choose the matching multiple choice item. -
04 · Reading + Speaking First prepare, then discuss with your fellow students.  html
05 · Grammar Use the correct tense of the verbs in brackets. Keep the context in mind! -

 

03 · School, moments of stress
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01 · Listening Listen, then answer: are the following statements true or false?  audio
02 · Vocabulary + Listening Read and choose the words from the list that are used in the text. Pay special attention to dictionary info. -
03 · Vocabulary Complete the words and expressions. Call up info. -
04 · Listening Read, listen and match an item from the list with the description you hear.  audio
05 · Reading Complete by proceeding in the same way as in the example.  html

 

i · Shopping
01 · Are you being served
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01 · Vocabulary Look at the pictures. Where would you buy these items?  image
02 · Vocabulary Look at the pictures. Where would you buy these items? Write the correct word.  image
03 · Listening Call up info. Then listen and write down the prices that you hear.  audio  html
04 · Listening Call up conversations. Listen and match the item.  audio  image
05 · Reading Match the streets with the items. Consult the internet page.  html
06 · Reading Where are the following shops located? Consult the internet page and the map.  html
07 · Reading Match the statements with the department stores. Consult the internet pages. -

 

j · Food & Drink
01 · At the market - What's in the kitchen
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01 · Vocabulary Do you remember the names of fruit and vegetables? Look at the pictures and type in the correct word.  image
02 · Vocabulary Look at the pictures then choose the matching verbs. Use each verb once only.  image
03 · Vocabulary Look at the pictures then write the matching verbs. Use each verb once only.  image
04 · Vocabulary Look at the pictures then choose the matching containers.  image
05 · Vocabulary Call up pictures, then choose the matching items.  html
06 · Vocabulary Call up pictures, then type the matching items.  html
07 · Listening Listen and type the matching items.  audio
08 · Vocabulary Type the number that matches - type the word that doesn't fit. -
09 · Listening Listen then choose the matching quantity that was mentioned in the listening text.  audio  image
10 · Grammar Consult the grammar info, then fill in with "a", "some" or "any".  html
11 · Listening + Vocabulary Call up pictures, listen then choose the matching items.  audio  image
12 · Vocabulary Read the text, call up info then choose the matching words.  image
13 · Vocabulary Call up text, read then type the correct word.  image

 

k · Services
01 · Seeking assistance
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01 · Listening Listen to the announcements. Choose the place where you would hear these announcements.  audio
02 · Listening Listen to the 5 announcements. Choose the matching number.  audio
03 · Listening Listen and match the dialogues to the situations.  audio
04 · Reading Read the introduction. Then consult the timetable to answer the questions.  image  html
05 · Listening + Speaking First call up info. Then listen, read and complete the dialogue. Check your answer.  audio  html
06 · Listening + Speaking First call up info. Then listen, read and complete the dialogue. Check your answer.  audio  html

 

l · Time & Space
01 · Excursion programme
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01 · Listening Look at the map and listen. Fill in the destination of each person.  audio  image
02 · Vocabulary Choose the matching words in the list. Consult the map.  html
03 · Listening Read the statements first. Then listen and say whether these statements are true, false or not said.  audio
04 · Listening Listen and find a word from the listening text in the list that matches the explanation. Pay attention to the context!  audio
05 · Vocabulary + Reading Call up info and fill in a correct word (used in the text). Look at the context!  image
06 · Listening Listen to the story. Are these statements true, false or not said?  audio
07 · Grammar First read the introduction and consult the grammar info. Then follow the example.  html
08 · Grammar Rewrite sentences using an appropriate form of 'used to' or 'be used to'.  html
09 · Grammar Choose the correct 'used to' form in the list.  html

 

m · Language
01 · All the colours of the rainbow
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01 · Vocabulary You know all the words for the different colours, don't you? Call up pictures and fill in the correct word for the colour you need.  image
02 · Vocabulary Call up info and choose the correct expression with "blue".  image
03 · Vocabulary Call up info and type the correct expression with "blue".  image
04 · Vocabulary Call up info and choose the correct expression with "red".  image
05 · Vocabulary Call up info and type the correct expression with "red".  image
06 · Vocabulary Call up info and choose the correct colour expression.  image
07 · Vocabulary Call up info and type the correct colour expression.  image
08 · Vocabulary Read and complete each paragraph by typing the correct colour expression. Call up info.  image

 

n · Art & Culture
01 · The art lover
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01 · Vocabulary Do these words relate to art, film, literature or music? Call up info and make sure you understand everything!  image
02 · Vocabulary Which of the verbs in the list can go with the following nouns? -
03 · Vocabulary Call up info and choose the correct word of the musical instrument.  audio  image
04 · Vocabulary Write the word of the musical instrument you hear. If necessary, call up the pictures that are linked to the gaps.  audio  image
05 · Reading Where would you find the following?  html
06 · Writing Finish the following. Use your imagination! -
07 · Writing Write a short poem. Use your imagination! -

 

o · Media & Communication
01 · The television
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01 · Reading Read the text, then answer with true or false.  html
02 · Reading + Speaking Go to the BBC Television website and have a look at today's programmes. Call up info about the programme. -
03 · Reading + Speaking Have a look at this website and discuss the following. -

 

p · Society
01 · Violence and self-defence
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01 · Reading Do the survey. Type the letter you choose on each question and count your marks.  html
02 · Vocabulary Do you know these words? Match the words from the list with the definitions. -
03 · Vocabulary Read and type a word that matches the explanation. -
04 · Vocabulary Do you know these words? Match the words from the list with the definitions. -
05 · Vocabulary Read and type a word that matches the explanation. -
06 · Listening Listen to the local news and decide whether the following statements are true, false or not said.  audio
07 · Reading + Vocabulary Read the text and match the definitions with the words in list. Pay attention to the context!  html
08 · Reading + Speaking Read the text again and have a discussion.  html

 

q · Country & People
01 · The UK in the EU
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01 · Vocabulary Look at the flags, choose a country from the list and write the correct word for the country's nationality and language(s).  image
02 · Vocabulary Look at the map and match the country with the number.  image
03 · Vocabulary Listen and type in the country (if necessary), nationality and language.  audio
04 · Vocabulary Call up info, read and answer the questions.  html

In de kolom Media wordt aangegeven welke multimedia-bestanden aan de oefening gelinkt zijn:
 audio  = geluid,  image  = beeld,  video  = video,  html  = informatie- en/of grammaticapagina.