IELTS Advantage: Unit 1: Advantages and Disadvantages

(Page 8) Exercise 5: Find the words or expressions in the article that have a similar meaning to

these definitions.

2 had jobs organized (paragraph 1)

3 to not hurry (paragraph 1)

4 hurried (paragraph 1)

5 needed to see new places and have new experiences (paragraph 2)

6 give myselfextra time to (do something) (paragraph 2)

7 damage future work opportunities (paragraph 2)

8 exactly the kind of thing I like (paragraph 3)

9 organized programme or course (paragraph 3)

Answer explanation

2 had jobs lined up 3 to take my time 4 rushed into (doing something) 5 needed a change of scenery

6 buy me some time to 7 harm my job prospects 8 right up my street 9 scheme

(Page 8) Exercise 5: Find the words or expressions in the article that have a similar meaning to

these definitions.

10 I couldn't believe the moment was real (paragraph 4)

11 beginning a new life in a different place (paragraph 5)

12 become completely involved in (an experience) (paragraph 5)

13 see more of the world (paragraph 6)

14 easy or without problems (paragraph 7)

15 improve my mood (paragraph 7)

16 remain in touch with (paragraph 7)

17 full of life (paragraph 8)

Answer explanation

10 I had to pinch myself 11 starting afresh

12 immerse myself in 13 broaden my horizons

14 plain sailing 15 cheer me up 16 keep in contact with 17 vibrant

(Page 8) You are going to read an article entitled Getting away from it all. What do you think it is about? (1)

Now read the article (page 9) and complete this table with the positives and negatives of moving away that were mentioned in the article.

1. A: Good points about moving away

B: Downsides of moving away

Add some ideas to the table

(Page 10) Complete the statements below with the correct word from the box.

2 I can … to new situations easily.

3 I'm not worried about losing …… with old friends.

4 I make friends …

5 I am able to … up new languages without much trouble.

6 People say I'm ……-minded and friendly.

7 When I travel somewhere new, I like to …… the local food.

8 I feel I can … with most challenges that life throws at me.

(a)  

(Page 10) Complete the statements below with the correct word from the box.

9. Starting a new life from … doesn't worry me at all.

10. I have a keen … of adventure.

(a)  

(Page 10) Look up the collocations of the below words and write your own sentences using these collocations:

adapt, cope, easily, mix, open, pick, sample, scratch, sense, touch

For example: I gradually lose touch with my highschool friends.

(Page 11) Exercise 2: Read the text below about culture shock and match these headings (a-c) to the

three stages (1-3).

a Trouble in paradise ​ (a)  

b The road to recovery ​ (b)  

c The honeymoon period ​ (c)  

• Stage 1
• Stage 2
• Stage 3

(Page 11) Exercise 4: Write all verb + object + to verb that you can find in the Reading Text page 12

(Page 11) Exercise 5. Find and correct the mistakes with verb patterns in these extracts from the text:

1 Many people would love leaving their nine-to-five jobs behind …

2 They don't mind to sample the local cuisine …

3 … slowly they manage doing the things we would do without thinking at home …

(a)  

(Page 11) Exercise 6. Complete these sentences with the correct verb pattern and your own ideas.

1. If I had the money, I would consider …

2. I am planning …

3. Studying English has enabled …