Before we start

A Listening

A1 Listen to the texts and check.

A2 Listen again, and write the date of the event under the picture.

A2 Listen again, and write the date of the event under the picture.

A2 Listen again, and write the date of the event under the picture.

A2 Listen again, and write the date of the event under the picture.

A4 Match the words to make phrases.

B Words, words, words

B1 Listen and repeat. Flip to check the meaning.

B1 Listen and repeat. Flip to check the meaning.

B1 Listen and repeat. Flip to check the meaning.

B2 Match.

C Reading

C1 Freddie’s family members are talking about their experiences. Which of the events in Exercise A1 are they talking about?

I can remember it clearly. I was sleeping, after a long night working on a project, when my pager woke me up. As I looked at the message, I couldn’t believe what I was reading. I really liked her, and I was devastated. I spent all day watching TV. It felt as if the whole nation was crying. (John, 49)

I was staying with some friends in Italy at the time. We were sailing in the Mediterranean. It was early in the morning, and I was watching a cartoon with my son when we heard about the tragedy. What a shock! As I’m a journalist, I raced to get on the first plane back to London. (Harriet, 57)

I was hiking in the Bavarian Alps on that day. I reached a mountain lodge where some local hikers were watching the game. I decided to join in. We were having a lot of fun until the very end, when they noticed the Union Flag stitched on my rucksack. One moment we were laughing, and the next they were running around and shouting at me. Such bad losers! (Paul, 76)

It was the day the world rocked. I was lucky enough to be at Wembley. We sang and danced for ten hours, and it was all for a good cause. The best part of the day was when Freddie Mercury walked onto the stage with Queen; I was screaming like crazy. They definitely stole the show. Being there was one of the best moments of my life! (Stacey, 55)

It was my 15th birthday, and I was watching impatiently for the final result. For the last few minutes, I was kneeling in front of the TV and biting my nails. Soon after the final whistle, my family and I were crying with joy and hugging each other. I still remember how proud I felt as the captain was climbing the steps to take the trophy from the Queen’s hands. It was the best birthday present ever! (George, 70)

It was a day I’ll always remember. I was dancing in the opening ceremony among the other 70,000 volunteers. I was wearing glitter flares and platform shoes as a cast member of the 70s scene in Britain. People were clapping and cheering, and then David Beckham arrived, and I got to see him in person. I’m so glad I volunteered; nothing beats a live experience! (Bridget, 29)

Answer the questions.

Answer the questions.

Answer the questions.

C2 Read the texts again. Are the sentences true, false or it doesn't say?

D Grammar time

Past continuous

Past continuous

I / He / She / It           was hiking in the Bavarian Alps.
                                       was screaming like crazy.

We / You / They          were sailing in the Mediterranean.
                                       were clapping and cheering.

Be careful!                    hike → hiking              clap → clapping
                                         dance → dancing        run → running

 

D2 What were they doing?

Lesson 1B: What Were You Doing...?

Before we start

Look at the pictures. Which memorable events do they represent? Match the names to the pictures.

A Listening

A1 Listen to the texts and check.

A2 Listen again, and write the dates of the events under the pictures.

A3 Listen, read and learn new words.

1 Bob Geldof, an Irish singer and activist, brought together the biggest names in pop and rock to fight in Ethiopia. Live Aid, the biggest concert ever held,  in both London and Philadelphia on 13 July 1985. Almost 2 billion people all around the world watched the live concerts on their TVs and donated money. The UK included Queen, Elton John, David Bowie, Sting, U2, Paul McCartney, the Who, and Bob Geldof with his band. Over $120 million was  for Africa.

2 Those who watched the  of the London Olympic Games in 2012 will certainly remember the spectacular show. It was held on 27 July 2012 in the Olympic Stadium. The show told the story of British history and culture, and included real and fictional historical figures, such as the Beatles, Mr Bean, Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, Voldemort and Alice in Wonderland. David Beckham arrived by carrying the Olympic torch, and Queen Elizabeth II the games open after apparently making a with James Bond.

3 History is full of events that shook the world, but there is one date that will stay for good in the memory of much of the British public. That’s 31 August 1997, the day Princess Diana died in a car crash in Paris. Most people remember where they were and what they were doing when they heard the shocking news. Her death was a trauma for many of them. They left over one million bouquets of flowers at Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace, and millions around the world watched the . She will be remembered for her beauty and charity work, and celebrated as the People’s Princess because of her .

4 The first and only time that the England football team won the World Cup was in 1966. Interestingly, the Cup was held in England, and only 16 teams competed. The Cup Final was played at Wembley Stadium on 30 July 1966 between England and West Germany. It was a match. The score was 2-2 after 90 minutes, but Geoff Hurst scored two goals in . It made him a national hero and put England on top of the world.

A4 Match the words to make phrases.

B Words, words, words

B1 Listen and repeat. Flip to check the meaning.

B2 Match.

C Reading

C1 Freddie’s family members are talking about their experiences. Which of the events in Exercise A1 are they talking about?

I can remember it clearly. I was sleeping, after a long night working on a project, when my pager woke me up. As I looked at the message, I couldn’t believe what I was reading. I really liked her, and I was devastated. I spent all day watching TV. It felt as if the whole nation was crying. (John, 49)

I was staying with some friends in Italy at the time. We were sailing in the Mediterranean. It was early in the morning, and I was watching a cartoon with my son when we heard about the tragedy. What a shock! As I’m a journalist, I raced to get on the first plane back to London. (Harriet, 57)

I was hiking in the Bavarian Alps on that day. I reached a mountain lodge where some local hikers were watching the game. I decided to join in. We were having a lot of fun until the very end, when they noticed the Union Flag stitched on my rucksack. One moment we were laughing, and the next they were running around and shouting at me. Such bad losers! (Paul, 76)

It was the day the world rocked. I was lucky enough to be at Wembley. We sang and danced for ten hours, and it was all for a good cause. The best part of the day was when Freddie Mercury walked onto the stage with Queen; I was screaming like crazy. They definitely stole the show. Being there was one of the best moments of my life! (Stacey, 55)

It was my 15th birthday, and I was watching impatiently for the final result. For the last few minutes, I was kneeling in front of the TV and biting my nails. Soon after the final whistle, my family and I were crying with joy and hugging each other. I still remember how proud I felt as the captain was climbing the steps to take the trophy from the Queen’s hands. It was the best birthday present ever! (George, 70)

It was a day I’ll always remember. I was dancing in the opening ceremony among the other 70,000 volunteers. I was wearing glitter flares and platform shoes as a cast member of the 70s scene in Britain. People were clapping and cheering, and then David Beckham arrived, and I got to see him in person. I’m so glad I volunteered; nothing beats a live experience! (Bridget, 29)

C2 Read the texts again. Are the sentences true, false or it doesn't say?

D Grammar time

Past continuous

I / He / She / It           was hiking in the Bavarian Alps.
                                       was screaming like crazy.

We / You / They          were sailing in the Mediterranean.
                                       were clapping and cheering.

Be careful!                    hike → hiking              clap → clapping
                                         dance → dancing        run → running

 

D1 Freddie is talking to a friend. Complete the dialogue. Use the past continuous of the verbs in brackets.

D2 What were they doing?

Lesson 1B

WORD LIST