With answer key for advanced

4. The community is (split) 
over how much money should be allocated to the town 
festival. 
5. The neighbours (are united) 
in their concern about the new factory being built 
near the neighbourhood. 
6. The alterations will (facilitate) 
it 
to access the building in a wheelchair. 
7. The committee (authorised) 
the plan for an extension. 
8. Noisy neighbours can do more than just (irritate) 
you at night. 
Community

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3
You have been asked to write an essay about making your town more people-friendly. 
Complete the mind map with ideas for and against suggestions with points from the box. Add 
two of your own ideas.
encourage exercise encourage outdoor play increased social contact less pollution
meeting places positive for health reduces fear of falling
Exam task
4
Your class has listened to a panel discussion about what to do with public buildings which are 
no longer used. You have made the notes below:
What can be done with public buildings which 
are no longer used?
• 
demolish 
• 
convert into flats 
• 
community centre
Some opinions expressed in the discussion:
“There aren’t enough places for people to live round here.”
“Renovating old buildings is expensive.”
“There’s nowhere for young people to go when the 
weather’s bad.”
Write an essay discussing two of the things that can be done with disused buildings in your 
notes. You should explain which way you think is more effective, giving reasons to support