Pre-intermediate A2+ Get Ready for ielts

Part 3 
Exercise 4
Model answers:
1 That’s an interesting question. There are lots 
of differences between sports now and in the 
past. I think money is one big difference. For 
example, big companies sponsor some sports 
competitions and competitors can win lots of 
money. Technology is another difference. For 
example, motor racing is different compared 
to the past. Today the cars are very fast and 
drivers often make new records.
2 I’m not sure. I think some people eat better 
because they have lots of money. They can buy 
different fresh food or they can go to the best 
restaurants. Cooking is a popular hobby for 
some people. But there are lots of poor people 
in my country and they don’t eat well. For 
example, they have to eat cheap food or junk 
food and this is bad for them.
3 That’s interesting. Firstly, I think we should 
encourage young people to be healthy. It’s 
important to stay healthy. We should use the 
media and famous people to encourage young 
people. For example, TV shows can show people 
exciting sports. Famous people can describe 
activities or healthy diets. Finally, parents should 
show their children how to be healthy.
4 Yes, definitely. In my opinion, I think the 
government should teach people about healthy 
lifestyles. For example, give people information 
about healthy diets so people can eat well. 
They should describe different activities that 
are good for your mind and for your body. Then 
people in the country can be fit and happy and 
healthy.
Answer key 
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Unit 11 
Im portant events
Part 1: Language development
Vocabulary: Important events 
Exercise 1
A graduating from university 
B getting married
C travelling on your own for the first time
D winning a sports competition 
extra = coming of age, getting your first job
Exercise 2
1 travelling on his own for the first time
2 parents
3 very nervous, very excited
Vocabulary: Describing feelings 
Exercise 4