Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language: Coursebook 2 with CDs (third edition)

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Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language, Third edition Coursebook 2 Peter Lucantoni Completely revised and updated Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Coursebook 2 is the core component of a two-year, exam-focused course for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in English as a Second Language (E2L). The Coursebook is supported by Workbook 2 and the Exam Preparation Guide: Reading and Writing to build students’ confidence and develop all the skills they need to succeed in the IGCSE E2L examination.

Following on from Coursebook 1 with Workbook 1 (a one-year intermediate language course), this upper-intermediate course has four themed parts, subdivided into units based on the specific skill areas of the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus: reading, writing and listening, with integrated speaking skills.

How the series fits together for Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language, Third edition: Focus

Upperintermediate level (IGCSE) Intermediate level

IGCSE E2L examination

Language skills development

Length of course Approximately 2 years

1 year

Coursebook

Workbook

Other

Coursebook 2

Workbook 2

Exam Preparation Guide

Coursebook 1

Workbook 1

Teacher’s book

Teacher’s book

none

Features include: ● ● ● ●

four examination-practice units a complete examination-style sample paper sample answers for a range of writing questions exam tips and spelling tips throughout the book.

Components of Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language, Third edition: Coursebook 1 foundation level pre-IGCSE ISBN 978-0-521-73599-5 Workbook 1 foundation level pre-IGCSE ISBN 978-0-521-73602-2 Coursebook 2 preparation for IGCSE ISBN 978-0-521-73600-8 Workbook 2 preparation for IGCSE ISBN 978-0-521-73603-9 Exam Preparation Guide preparation for IGCSE ISBN 978-0-521-15134-4 Teacher’s book supports Levels 1 and 2 ISBN 978-0-521-73601-5

Lucantoni

This title is part of the Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language, Third edition series which matches the requirements of the revised University of Cambridge International Examinations syllabus. It is written by an experienced IGCSE teacher and trainer and is endorsed by Cambridge, ensuring that it is up to date and comprehensive in its coverage.

Peter Lucantoni

Coursebook 2

● total coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus ● topical themed stimulus material ● audio CDs for use with the listening activities ● discussion activities to practise speaking skills

Coursebook 2

Third edition

Level

English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language

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University of Cambridge International Examinations

Third edition

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English as a Second Language Coursebook 2 Third edition Peter Lucantoni

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

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First published 2001 Second edition 2004 Third edition 2008 8th printing 2012 Printed in Italy by L.E.G.O. S.p.A. A catalogue record for this publication is available from the British Library ISBN 978-0-521-73600-8 Paperback

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Cover image: © ImageState/Alamy Speaking-test cards in Appendix 1 reproduced by permission of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.

I would like to thank the students and teachers, from all over the world, who have used this book, and who have provided me with so much positive feedback. Thanks also to those of you who have pointed out errors in the second edition, and to those who have made suggestions for improvements – I hope I have been able to include your ideas in this third edition.

As always, final thanks and all my love go to Lydia, Sara and Emily, who continue to support my efforts – I couldn’t do it without you.

Cambridge University Press has no responsibility for the persistence or accuracy of URLs for external or third-party internet websites referred to in this publication, and does not guarantee that any content on such websites is, or will remain, accurate or appropriate. Information regarding prices, travel timetables and other factual information given in this work is correct at the time of first printing but Cambridge University Press does not guarantee the accuracy of such information thereafter. ® IGCSE is the registered trademark of University of Cambridge International Examinations.

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Contents Menu Introduction

iv v

Part 1: Leisure and entertainment Unit 1: Unit 2: Unit 3: Unit 4: Unit 5:

Focus on reading skills Focus on reading skills Focus on writing skills Focus on listening skills Exam practice

1 11 19 26 34

Part 2: Work and education Unit 6: Unit 7: Unit 8: Unit 9: Unit 10:

Focus on reading skills Focus on reading and writing skills Focus on writing skills Focus on listening skills Exam practice

38 50 59 68 74

Part 3: People and relationships Unit 11: Unit 12: Unit 13: Unit 14: Unit 15:

Focus on reading skills Focus on reading and writing skills Focus on writing skills Focus on listening skills Exam practice

79 86 95 102 108

Part 4: Ideas and the future Unit 16: Unit 17: Unit 18: Unit 19: Unit 20:

Focus on reading skills Focus on reading and writing skills Focus on writing skills Focus on listening skills Exam practice

112 118 127 134 139

Appendices Appendix 1: Speaking-test cards Appendix 2: Transcripts of accompanying audio CDs

148 152

Contents iii

Part 4: Ideas and the future

Part 3: People and relationships

Part 2: Work and education

Part 1: Leisure and entertainment

Menu

Unit 1: Focus on reading skills Exam Exercise 1

In this unit you will: talk about leisure activities, practise reading strategies, read adverts, talk about preferences, make suggestions

Language focus: adjectives

Unit 2: Focus on reading skills Exam Exercise 2

In this unit you will: discuss television programmes, read graphs, read about young people in France and Britain, read about beaches in Italy, talk about things you would/wouldn’t do

Language focus: adverbs

Unit 3: Focus on writing skills Exam Exercises 6 and 7

In this unit you will: talk about fast food, write an informal letter, express opinions, read about a shellfish found in Oman

Language focus: more adjectives and adverbs

Unit 4: Focus on listening skills Exam Questions 1–6

In this unit you will: talk about transport, listen to people talking about different forms of transport, read about car accidents, read information in a table, listen to exam-type questions

Language focus: tenses – present continuous, present perfect simple, past simple, ‘will’ future

Unit 5: Exam practice

In this unit you will practise: Exercises 1 and 2 (reading) and 6 and 7 (writing), and Questions 1–6 (listening)

Unit 6: Focus on reading skills Exam Exercise 2

In this unit you will: talk about a language school, practise telephone conversations, give advice, read about changing schools

Language focus: prefixes

Unit 7: Focus on reading and writing skills Exam Exercise 4

In this unit you will: look for details in a text, make notes, write a summary, give advice, read about an astronaut, read advertisements

Language focus: giving advice

Unit 8: Focus on writing skills Exam Exercises 6 and 7

In this unit you will: learn about British English and American Language focus: spelling English spelling, read about spelling, write a formal letter, respond to an exam-type question, talk about job interviews

Unit 9: Focus on listening skills Exam Questions 9 and 10

In this unit you will: talk about CVs and résumés, listen to a radio interview, write a CV, listen to a job interview, interview someone, read about CVs in different countries

Unit 10: Exam practice

In this unit you will practise: Exercises 2 (reading), 3 (reading and writing) and 6 and 7 (writing), and Questions 9 and 10 (listening)

Unit 11: Focus on reading skills Exam Exercises 1 and 2

In this unit you will: talk about record-breaking, read about sports and athletes, read about Scott of the Antarctic, write diary entries and paragraphs

Language focus: vocabulary

Unit 12: Focus on reading and writing skills Exam Exercises 4 and 5

In this unit you will: read about famous people, make notes, talk about twins, write a summary

Language focus: vocabulary

Unit 13: Focus on writing skills Exam Exercises 6 and 7

In this unit you will: talk about youth groups, write paragraphs, read about Guides and Scouts, write an article

Language focus: vocabulary

Unit 14: Focus on listening skills Exam Questions 7 and 8

In this unit you will: talk about the nursing profession, listen to a talk about Florence Nightingale, complete forms, talk about the ICRC, listen to an interview

Language focus: vocabulary

Unit 15: Exam practice

In this unit you will practise: Exercises 1 and 2 (reading) and 4 and 5 (reading and writing), and Questions 7 and 8 (listening)

Unit 16: Focus on reading skills Exam Exercises 1 and 2

In this unit you will: talk about text language, read about e-mails, write about symbols in e-mails and texts, talk and read about mobile phones

Language focus: vocabulary

Unit 17: Focus on reading and writing skills Exam Exercises 4 and 5

In this unit you will: discuss and read about global warming and the North Pole, answer an exam-type question, talk about climate problems, write a summary

Language focus: vocabulary

Unit 18: Focus on writing skills Exam Exercises 6 and 7

In this unit you will: talk and write about chewing gum, write an article, discuss recycling, answer an exam-type question

Language focus: vocabulary

Unit 19: Focus on listening skills

In this unit you will: talk about fashion, listen to a radio interview, plan and write a competition entry, listen to a talk about shoes, read an article about fashion

Language focus: vocabulary

Unit 20: Exam practice

In this unit you will practise: a complete exam

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Language focus: question forms

Introduction This third edition is for students who are taking the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) English as a Second Language (E2L) examination, and follows on from Coursebook 1. However, Coursebook 2 can be used independently of the first level, purely as an examination-preparation course.

It is assumed that most of you who use this book will be studying English in order to improve your educational or employment prospects, and it therefore includes topics and themes relevant to this goal. You will find passages and activities based on a wide variety of stimulating topics and about people from all over the world, which I hope you will enjoy reading and discussing.

The book is divided into four themed parts: Leisure and entertainment, Work and education, People and relationships, and Ideas and the future. Each themed part is sub-divided into units based on the specific skill areas of the IGCSE E2L examination: reading, writing and listening. There are also four units providing examination practice. Speaking skills are practised through discussion activities and pair and group work, which occur in every unit. At the end of each unit, there is a selection of ‘Further practice’ exercises, so that you can do extra work at home or without a teacher.

The material becomes progressively more demanding, with longer and more advanced texts used in the second half of the book. The first three exampractice units (5, 10 and 15) contain a selection of exercises related to material covered in the preceding units, whereas exam-practice Unit 20 is a complete sample examination paper. This progressive step-by-step approach, including exam tips throughout the book, will help to build your confidence in all the necessary skill areas, while also developing your techniques for success in the IGCSE E2L examination.

I hope you enjoy using this book, and I wish you success in your IGCSE E2L examination!

Peter Lucantoni

Introduction v

Unit 1: Focus on reading skills Exam Exercise 1 In this unit, we will concentrate on skimming and scanning reading skills, which are particularly important in Exercise 1 of the IGCSE E2L Reading and Writing papers.

In Exercise 1 of the IGCSE Reading and Writing papers, you need to be able to understand and respond to information presented in a variety of forms, such as notices, leaflets, signs, advertisements, timetables, and so on. There may be pictures or other visuals with the text. You need to give single-word or short-phrase answers.

[Marks = 8 Extended, 6 Core]

A

Speaking and vocabulary 1

What do these pictures show? Discuss your ideas with your friends and write down any words or phrases that you think of.

2

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Make a list of things you enjoy and don’t enjoy doing by copying and completing the table below.

Compare your lists with a classmate’s. Are they the same or different?

Enjoy

watching cartoons on TV

Don’t enjoy

tidying my room

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B

Reading 3

When you want to find something quickly in a text, what do you do?

Which reading skills do you use? When you read something for pleasure, such as a book or a magazine, do you read it in the same way as a school textbook? Are there any other ‘ways’ in which you can read a text?

4

Look at the advertisement for SONIKS products on page 3. Answer these two questions. You have 20 seconds!

Exam tip In Exercise 1 of the IGCSE Reading and Writing papers, you need to use skimming and scanning skills in order to find the information you require to answer the questions. We skim to get a general picture of a text, to touch the surface. Think of a stone skimming the surface of water. When we scan, we go deeper, for more details.

Think of an x-ray machine looking inside a suitcase! It is not necessary to read and understand every word in the text in order to find the answers to the questions.

a How many different products are advertised? b Which product is the most expensive?

5

Which reading skill or skills did you use to answer the questions in Exercise 4? Did you read every word in the text? Did you read quickly or slowly?

6

Answer the following question. Do not write anything yet.

s Which product has the biggest percentage (%) reduction?

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a b c d e 8

The SONIKS baseball cap has the biggest percentage reduction.

The product with the biggest percentage reduction is the SONIKS baseball cap.

It’s the SONIKS baseball cap.

SONIKS baseball cap.

Baseball cap.

With a classmate, ask and answer the following questions. You do not need to write anything yet. a b c d

How many products have normal shop prices of less than £10?

How can you save an additional £10?

Which product offers the biggest cash saving?

How many SONIKS millennium games were sold in a month in the USA? e Give three advantages of joining the SONIKS loyalty scheme. f Which product contains 100 cards? g Which product is available in four different colours?

Exam tip You do not need to write full sentences for your answers in Exercise 1 of the Reading and Writing papers.

Sometimes, just a few words or numbers will be enough.

However, you must show the examiner that you have understood the question and you must write all the information required. If you are writing numbers, be careful to spell them correctly. Also, if the answer is a quantity, make sure you include a symbol or unit of measurement; for example, €35, 10 km, 2 hours, and so on.

Which of the following is the best answer to Exercise 6? Is more than one answer possible? Why?

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Write the answers to the questions in Exercise 8. Exchange your answers with a different pair. Check their answers. What should you be looking for?

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Part 1

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Exam tip In Exercise 1 of the Reading and Writing papers, you will often see notices, leaflets, signs, advertisements and timetables, all of which can contain a lot of information in different formats. The best strategy for answering the questions is to decide which word or words in the question will lead you to the place in the text where you will find the answer. These words are called key words.

10 Have a quick look at the second text, SONIKS Picture CD, on page 5.

Where might you find a text like this? Choose one or more answers from the list: a dictionary an e-mail a newspaper a comic a TV magazine a children’s magazine a shop window a leaflet an encyclopaedia

11 What is the best strategy for answering questions in Exercise 1 of the Reading and Writing papers? Put the following strategy points into a logical order. Be prepared to explain your order. a b c d

Search likely sections of the text.

Read the question.

Underline the key word/s.

Ask yourself what information the question is asking for.

12 Look at these questions based on the SONIKS Picture CD advertisement on page 5. Do not write anything yet. Find and note down the key word/s in each question. Discuss your choices with a classmate. a b c d e f g h i j

Where can you view your photographs?

How much do you need to pay to order your SONIKS Picture CD? What will you receive for free?

Name six things that you can do to your pictures with the SONIKART software.

How many rolls of film can you send with each order?

How much extra should you pay for postage and packing?

What alternative method is given for ordering the CD? What two methods of payment are available?

How long will you have to wait to receive your photographs?

What should you do if you do not wish to receive details of other products?

Was it possible to identify key words in every question? Sometimes you may not be able to decide, but usually there will be one or two words which will help you to identify where the answer is in the text.

13 Now write the answers to the questions in Exercise 12. Keep your answers short, but remember to include all the information that the questions ask for. Exchange your answers with a classmate. Check each other’s answers.

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Language focus: word building 14 Notice the use of adjectives in the two SONIKS advertisements: exciting fun and games amazing ideas removable coloured straps free interactive guide creative photography Copy and complete the sentence: Adjectives are used to provide …… about …… .

15 Adjectives can often be formed from other parts of speech. Copy and complete the table below with the correct words. You may not be able to complete all the gaps.

Adjective

Noun

Adverb

Verb

exciting

excitement

excitingly

excite

amazing digital removable delightful creative interactive incredible

16 What do you notice about the endings of the adjectives in Exercise 15?

Look back at the two SONIKS advertisements and find more adjectives.

Add them to your table and then complete the other parts of speech (noun, adverb, verb).

17 Using the table from Exercises 15 and 16, make a list of some of the possible endings for adjectives.

Then think of three more examples for each ending.

Example: -ing

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interesting, fascinating, boring

D

Speaking: showing preference and making suggestions 18 Look at this conversation between Maria and Christos.

Why don’t we go into town and see if that new CD is out yet?

Christos: Yes, we could do that, but I’d rather go next week because I should be able to get some more money by then.

Maria:

OK, let’s go next week instead. But what are we going to do today ... ?

The phrases in red are making suggestions or showing a preference. Think of more examples of language which could be used. Copy and complete the table below and compare your ideas with a classmate’s.

Making a suggestion

Showing a preference

Usually when we show a preference for something, we also give a reason.

Example: I’d rather go next week because I should be able to get some more money by then.

Look at how suggestion and preference phrases are followed by infinitive, ‘to’ infinitive or gerund forms of the verb:

Exam tip In the IGCSE interview, you may be asked to make suggestions and express preferences about a particular topic.

Although it is important to speak accurately during the interview (and using set phrases like the ones practised in this unit will be very helpful), the most important thing is to talk communicatively and effectively in a fluent manner. Avoid using slang, say ‘yes’ not ‘yeah’, and try to use full sentences whenever possible.

Why don’t we + do?

Would you like + to do?

What/How about + doing?

Let’s + do

I’d rather + do

What do you think about + doing?

I suggest we + do

I’d like + to do

I suggest + doing

Can’t we + do?

I(’d) prefer + to do

I think we should + do 19 Work with a classmate. For each of the following examples, one of you makes a suggestion, and the other gives a preference and a reason. Try to use a variety of the phrases from the Language box above.

Example: buying a new pair of trainers or putting your money in the bank Maria:

Why don’t you buy that pair of trainers we saw in town?

Christos: No, I don’t think so, Maria. I’d prefer to save my money for the summer holidays. a b c d e

going on holiday to Australia or Iceland eating Italian or Chinese food for dinner listening to classical or hip-hop music going to the cinema or the disco playing football or going swimming Unit 1: Focus on reading skills 7

Part 1

Maria:

20 Imagine a competition has just been announced. An area of land near your school is going to be developed. For the competition, you need to make a short speech to your school friends, giving your suggestions for the development of the land. You must also give your reasons. Be prepared to answer questions from your group. Plan your speech. It might help to write down some ideas, like this:

shopping centre restaurant

park car park

LAND

library community centre

swimming pool

could include computers lot of schools nearby nearest library long way away

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Further practice 21 Find some examples of advertisements similar to the ones you have read in this unit. Study them carefully and then write six to eight questions for a classmate to answer. Remember that in Exercise 1 of the IGCSE Reading and Writing papers, the questions require you to find short factual details.

22 Underline some sentences from your advertisements which contain adjectives. Then make a table like the one in Exercise 15 and write the noun, adverb and verb for each adjective (where possible).

23 You are going to the cinema with two friends. There is a choice of films: a comedy, a love story or a sci-fi film. With two classmates, suggest which film to go and see, and give a reason. Then make arrangements to meet.

24 Look at the African Safari advertisement on page 9. Find the key word/s in the questions. Then write your answers. a b c d e f g h i

What is the minimum price for the African Safari?

Name an activity included in the African Safari.

How long is the African Safari?

How far is the Victoria Falls Hotel from the airport?

What can you see from the hotel?

Where will you sleep on Day 2?

Which hotels offer swimming facilities?

Which hotel is said to be among the best in Africa?

When will you get the chance to see animals living in their natural environment? j On which day are you offered the chance to go shopping? k What meals are included in the basic price? l Which airline will fly you to Africa?

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Part 1

Weekly News Special Readers’ Offer

25 Read the ‘New rating system’ notice and answer the questions which follow. a b c d e

In which countries will the new rating system apply?

Where on the box can the content descriptors be found?

What does a spider symbol indicate?

How was the new system developed?

Why was the number of countries involved in the system a possible problem? f Which word in the final paragraph has a similar meaning to ‘replace’?

New rating system Global rating system for computer and video games There are two parts to the new system: an age rating and an indication of the content of the game.

In future, all games, whether for computer or for video, must feature an age rating on the front cover, indicating that the game is only suitable for users aged at or above the particular age listed.

Additionally, the game box should feature one or more descriptors, including the type of content.

This descriptor will normally appear on the reverse of the box, and the content will always be appropriate to the age rating.

The new age brackets are: 3+

7+

12+ 16+ 18+

The new content descriptors include: Violence

Fear

Bad language

Discrimination

Game contains descriptions of violence

Game may be frightening for young children

Game contains bad language

Game contains depictions of, or material which may encourage, discrimination

The new system has been based on existing systems throughout the world, and on consultations with parents, consumers and religious groups. It has been designed to meet the various cultural standards and attitudes of

Source: The Game, July/August 2003.

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the participating countries. While there are minor local variations in some countries, it is hoped that the new system will eventually supersede existing national systems.