On Screen B1+ Modules 1-2

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LAVA CONTINUES TO FLOW DOWN MOUNTAIN

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GIANT WAVES CRASH INTO COASTAL TOWNS

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LOCAL RIVER OVERFLOWS DUE TO HEAVY RAIN

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PEOPLE FELT GROUND SHAKING 100 MILES AWAY

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VIOLENT WINDS SWEEP ACROSS NORTH OF COUNTRY

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....is a device sent into space that moves continually around the Earth.

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is an instrument that makes things look larger and nearer.

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…………….. is a group of people who work on a spacecraft.

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…………….. is a sudden or repeated bright light.

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…………….. is a flight by a spacecraft to perform a specific task.

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…………….. is the whole mass of air that surrounds the Earth.

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Be careful walking on the old bridge! It might          [collapse, sink] under your weight!

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A water pipe       [burst, broke] and now the whole house is flooded.

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Residents were           [rescued, evacuated] from the building because there was a strong smell of gas.

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Fran has fallen and           [scratched, twisted]her knee; she can hardly walk.

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There’s no time to       [lose, waste]. Her plane arrives in 20 minutes.

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Did anyone on board          [escape, survive]the plane crash?

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Sally badly          [treated, injured]her back trying to lift the rock.

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During the earthquake, falling debris completely        [buried, bumped] the car.

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They decided to put...their trip because of the cold weather.

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The firefighters managed to put... the forest fire.

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Could you put me ... to the police, please?

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We can't put... this heat any more!

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Put... your thick coat; it's freezing outside.

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Sue is in her .......... twenties so in a couple of years she will be thirty.

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The two teenagers .......... from the burning building without any injuries.

Kelly is jealous .......... her sister’s new smartphone.

My TV broke .......... last night and now I need a new one.

The cute little girl had .......... all over her face.

We got caught in the thundershowers and got .......... wet.

My hair looks awful when it rains; it turns all .......... .

I won’t put .......... with his rude behaviour anymore.

The residents of the town were .......... from their homes before the hurricane hit.

George is so busy that he has trouble keeping .......... of time.

Rescuers .......... all morning for survivors of the earthquake.

She asked for .......... advice on how to protect her home from the flood.

Anne is .......... generous person.

We .......... the building just before the explosion happened.

That was by far .......... snowstorm the town has ever had.

The tribe .......... hunt in the desert but now they raise cattle.

It was raining heavily as we .......... home.

The winters are getting .......... every year.

The Inuit wear .......... coats in the winter.

The news conference about the tsunami .......... at 8 pm.

A: How was your trip?

B:

A: What do you think?

B:

A: Don’t you agree?

B:

A: You’re kidding!

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A: He is so bossy at times.

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Forbidden Hawaii

When we think of the Hawaiian Islands, they often bring to mind a thriving tourist destination with white sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. However, on one of the most northern islands, you will not find any tourists or holiday activities. The island of Niihau is 180 km² in size with an extinct volcano, a delicate wetland and thriving forests. It is also the home to various endangered species such as the Hawaiian monk seal. The island belongs to the Robinson family who bought it from the King of Hawaii back in 1864 with the promise to preserve the traditional Hawaiian culture and language of the natives living there. In order to keep this promise, the family over time began to limit visitors to the island. Today, contact with the native Niihauans on the island is forbidden except by invitation. Therefore, until recently, the natives knew very little about the outside world.

A walk through the main village of the island shows how Niihau appears to be frozen in time. There are no cars, shops, restaurants or police. The only means of transport are horses and bicycles. There is no running water, power or telephone lines. All of the 130 permanent residents are native Hawaiians and speak Hawaiian as their first language. They don’t pay rent and live by fishing and farming. It’s a lifestyle far different from residents on the other Hawaiian islands.

The children of Niihau may not have TV or electronics like other children, but they do attend a small school that relies entirely on solar power for electricity. The school is one of the few schools in the USA that is completely solar powered. The school teaches the Hawaiian traditions and values of living off the land and ocean, and at the same time offers the children the opportunity to learn how to use computers and connect with the outside world.

One way outsiders can connect with Niihau is to purchase the islanders’ handicrafts such as their shell jewellery. These products are on sale in other islands. During the winter months, unusual tiny shells wash up onto the beaches of the island. Talented artists make unique jewellery from these shells, which are popular with tourists. Although few have the chance to visit this forbidden land, its mystery continues to fascinate tourists.

What is the purpose of the text?

Forbidden Hawaii

When we think of the Hawaiian Islands, they often bring to mind a thriving tourist destination with white sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. However, on one of the most northern islands, you will not find any tourists or holiday activities. The island of Niihau is 180 km² in size with an extinct volcano, a delicate wetland and thriving forests. It is also the home to various endangered species such as the Hawaiian monk seal. The island belongs to the Robinson family who bought it from the King of Hawaii back in 1864 with the promise to preserve the traditional Hawaiian culture and language of the natives living there. In order to keep this promise, the family over time began to limit visitors to the island. Today, contact with the native Niihauans on the island is forbidden except by invitation. Therefore, until recently, the natives knew very little about the outside world.

A walk through the main village of the island shows how Niihau appears to be frozen in time. There are no cars, shops, restaurants or police. The only means of transport are horses and bicycles. There is no running water, power or telephone lines. All of the 130 permanent residents are native Hawaiians and speak Hawaiian as their first language. They don’t pay rent and live by fishing and farming. It’s a lifestyle far different from residents on the other Hawaiian islands.

The children of Niihau may not have TV or electronics like other children, but they do attend a small school that relies entirely on solar power for electricity. The school is one of the few schools in the USA that is completely solar powered. The school teaches the Hawaiian traditions and values of living off the land and ocean, and at the same time offers the children the opportunity to learn how to use computers and connect with the outside world.

One way outsiders can connect with Niihau is to purchase the islanders’ handicrafts such as their shell jewellery. These products are on sale in other islands. During the winter months, unusual tiny shells wash up onto the beaches of the island. Talented artists make unique jewellery from these shells, which are popular with tourists. Although few have the chance to visit this forbidden land, its mystery continues to fascinate tourists.

Why are tourists not allowed to visit Niihau?

Forbidden Hawaii

When we think of the Hawaiian Islands, they often bring to mind a thriving tourist destination with white sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. However, on one of the most northern islands, you will not find any tourists or holiday activities. The island of Niihau is 180 km² in size with an extinct volcano, a delicate wetland and thriving forests. It is also the home to various endangered species such as the Hawaiian monk seal. The island belongs to the Robinson family who bought it from the King of Hawaii back in 1864 with the promise to preserve the traditional Hawaiian culture and language of the natives living there. In order to keep this promise, the family over time began to limit visitors to the island. Today, contact with the native Niihauans on the island is forbidden except by invitation. Therefore, until recently, the natives knew very little about the outside world.

A walk through the main village of the island shows how Niihau appears to be frozen in time. There are no cars, shops, restaurants or police. The only means of transport are horses and bicycles. There is no running water, power or telephone lines. All of the 130 permanent residents are native Hawaiians and speak Hawaiian as their first language. They don’t pay rent and live by fishing and farming. It’s a lifestyle far different from residents on the other Hawaiian islands.

The children of Niihau may not have TV or electronics like other children, but they do attend a small school that relies entirely on solar power for electricity. The school is one of the few schools in the USA that is completely solar powered. The school teaches the Hawaiian traditions and values of living off the land and ocean, and at the same time offers the children the opportunity to learn how to use computers and connect with the outside world.

One way outsiders can connect with Niihau is to purchase the islanders’ handicrafts such as their shell jewellery. These products are on sale in other islands. During the winter months, unusual tiny shells wash up onto the beaches of the island. Talented artists make unique jewellery from these shells, which are popular with tourists. Although few have the chance to visit this forbidden land, its mystery continues to fascinate tourists.

What is the writer trying to show in the second paragraph

Forbidden Hawaii

When we think of the Hawaiian Islands, they often bring to mind a thriving tourist destination with white sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. However, on one of the most northern islands, you will not find any tourists or holiday activities. The island of Niihau is 180 km² in size with an extinct volcano, a delicate wetland and thriving forests. It is also the home to various endangered species such as the Hawaiian monk seal. The island belongs to the Robinson family who bought it from the King of Hawaii back in 1864 with the promise to preserve the traditional Hawaiian culture and language of the natives living there. In order to keep this promise, the family over time began to limit visitors to the island. Today, contact with the native Niihauans on the island is forbidden except by invitation. Therefore, until recently, the natives knew very little about the outside world.

A walk through the main village of the island shows how Niihau appears to be frozen in time. There are no cars, shops, restaurants or police. The only means of transport are horses and bicycles. There is no running water, power or telephone lines. All of the 130 permanent residents are native Hawaiians and speak Hawaiian as their first language. They don’t pay rent and live by fishing and farming. It’s a lifestyle far different from residents on the other Hawaiian islands.

The children of Niihau may not have TV or electronics like other children, but they do attend a small school that relies entirely on solar power for electricity. The school is one of the few schools in the USA that is completely solar powered. The school teaches the Hawaiian traditions and values of living off the land and ocean, and at the same time offers the children the opportunity to learn how to use computers and connect with the outside world.

One way outsiders can connect with Niihau is to purchase the islanders’ handicrafts such as their shell jewellery. These products are on sale in other islands. During the winter months, unusual tiny shells wash up onto the beaches of the island. Talented artists make unique jewellery from these shells, which are popular with tourists. Although few have the chance to visit this forbidden land, its mystery continues to fascinate tourists.

What does the writer say about education on the island?

Forbidden Hawaii

When we think of the Hawaiian Islands, they often bring to mind a thriving tourist destination with white sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. However, on one of the most northern islands, you will not find any tourists or holiday activities. The island of Niihau is 180 km² in size with an extinct volcano, a delicate wetland and thriving forests. It is also the home to various endangered species such as the Hawaiian monk seal. The island belongs to the Robinson family who bought it from the King of Hawaii back in 1864 with the promise to preserve the traditional Hawaiian culture and language of the natives living there. In order to keep this promise, the family over time began to limit visitors to the island. Today, contact with the native Niihauans on the island is forbidden except by invitation. Therefore, until recently, the natives knew very little about the outside world.

A walk through the main village of the island shows how Niihau appears to be frozen in time. There are no cars, shops, restaurants or police. The only means of transport are horses and bicycles. There is no running water, power or telephone lines. All of the 130 permanent residents are native Hawaiians and speak Hawaiian as their first language. They don’t pay rent and live by fishing and farming. It’s a lifestyle far different from residents on the other Hawaiian islands.

The children of Niihau may not have TV or electronics like other children, but they do attend a small school that relies entirely on solar power for electricity. The school is one of the few schools in the USA that is completely solar powered. The school teaches the Hawaiian traditions and values of living off the land and ocean, and at the same time offers the children the opportunity to learn how to use computers and connect with the outside world.

One way outsiders can connect with Niihau is to purchase the islanders’ handicrafts such as their shell jewellery. These products are on sale in other islands. During the winter months, unusual tiny shells wash up onto the beaches of the island. Talented artists make unique jewellery from these shells, which are popular with tourists. Although few have the chance to visit this forbidden land, its mystery continues to fascinate tourists.

What might the writer tell a visitor to Niihau?