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O Connect 1 Listen and Discuss Read the texts below and identify the sentence or words that express a fact or an opinion. A space probe's lander, touched down on Comet 67P, 510 million km from Earth; an unprecedented achievement in space exploration! Flying cars used to be a feature of science fiction and comic strips. But recent developments indicate that they are going to become a reality very soon. One of the most successful hybrid flying cars is due to go into production this year. Lifelong learning is the self-motivated pursuit of knowledge, for personal or professional reasons, throughout life, in a range of situations. It is not confined to the classroom nor restricted by age. Open, online sources have made this type of learning accessible to a greater number of people. Accidents at home are more common than anywhere else. Falling and tripping accidents cause injuries to thousands of people. Teenagers who enjoy exercise and form healthy eating habits, stay fit throughout their lives. وزارة تعليم Ministry of Education 2024-1446 MG_01_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 2 30/4/24 2:00 AM

وزارة التعليم Term 1 Although restricted to sound, radio advertising is an expanding medium that is available on air and online. Radio broadcasts can reach a greater number of people in remote areas and do not require advanced technology. Should people follow their passion and change careers later in life if they feel unhappy and burnt out? Success stories of entrepreneurs who changed careers over the age of 50 prove that it is never too late to follow a new path. 2 Pair Work A. Match each text with a topic. Write the topic as a heading above each text. Space Exploration Accidents Careers Keeping Fit The Future Learning Advertising B. Express your opinion on each topic. Use some of these phrases. Expressing Opinion/ Preference/ Agreeing/ Disagreeing What do you think of ...? I think it's interesting / an amazing achievement. I'm not sure but I think ... and ... are more interesting. What's your opinion about ...? I think it's exciting. I'm not sure. I guess it's useful / exciting... Do you find ... interesting? / Don't you think it's ...? No, not really. I think it's boring / pointless / unimportant. I'd rather go for Y or Z I don't agree. Look at it this way. / I see your point but ... Yes, you're right. / I certainly agree on this one / I totally agree with you... C. Choose the topic you prefer. Give reasons for your choice. Ministry of Education 2024-1446 MG_01_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 3 3 30/4/24 2:00 AM

Connect 3 Conversation ? Listen and practice reading the conversation in pairs. Ted is at the airport with his brother. He spots his friend Ashraf in the waiting lounge. Ted: Good morning, Ashraf! Ashraf: Oh, hello Ted. What a surprise! Are you flying with Ted: us to Dubai? In fact, my brother and I are flying to Denver, to visit our uncle. Ashraf: You're kidding! My father is attending a conference in Denver! What's it like in Denver? Ted: It's beautiful if you don't mind cold winters! Anyway, how are you? How is your family? Ashraf: Very well, thanks. How about you? Ted: Great! Oh, sorry, you haven't met my brother Jack. Ashraf: Hello, Jack! Pleased to meet you. Jack: Hello, Ashraf. I'm really glad to meet you. Ted talks about you all the time. B ER ER ▲ King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh (Loudspeaker flight call: Saudia flight 380 is now boarding at Gate 9.) Ted: That's our flight! Come on Jack, we need to go. Bye Ashraf. Have a safe flight and a great time in Dubai. Ashraf: Thanks Ted. Have a pleasant flight. Bye Jack, great to meet you. Please give my regards to your father. Greetings / Introductions / Farewells Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening / Hello / Hi How are you? Very well, thank you - How about you? / How are you doing? Great! This is ... / Let me introduce (name) - Pleased to meet you / I'm really glad to meet you / Glad to meet you / Great to meet you Have a good / safe / pleasant flight / trip / a great time / See you in ... / See you soon Give my regards to (your parents / family) / Say 'hello' to ... for me What a surprise! I didn't expect to run into you here / I don't believe it! / Is this for real? وزارة تعليم Your Turn Role-play a conversation like the one above with a partner. Decide about the following first: . where you are, e.g. airport, bus station, train station . where you are going/your destination • who is going with you 4 Pronunciation A. Listen. Note the rising or falling intonation. Are you flying to Dubai? > Ted talks about you all the time. \ B. Listen. Note the rising and falling \ intonation in expressions of surprise. Good morning, Ashraf! Ministry of Education 2024-1446 MG_01_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 4 30/4/24 2:00 AM

5 Listening Listen to the conversation and identify the attitude/feeling of: - the receptionist when she answers the phone - the caller at the beginning and at the end of the call How do you know? Receptionist: Dental Health Center, good Mrs. Phillips: Good morning. This is Meg Receptionist: Mrs. Phillips: Receptionist: Mrs. Phillips: Receptionist: Mrs. Phillips: Receptionist: morning! Philips. I'd like to make an appointment, please. Of course Mrs. Phillips. Let me see. The doctor is available on Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 5.00 to 6.00, next week. I see. It's rather urgent I'm afraid. Could I see her sooner? I'm in a lot of pain. I'm sorry to hear that Mrs. Phillips; I'll see what I can do. I'm afraid she's booked up today and tomorrow. Let me have a word with her and I'll get back to you. Thank you. I'll wait. Hello, Mrs. Phillips... Can you make it this morning, in about an hour? There's been a cancellation. Yes, of course. Thank you so much. You're welcome. We'll be expecting you in an hour. Making an appointment I'd like to make an appointment. / Can I make an appointment... The doctor/(name) / is available on (day/s) from - to (time), at (time). He/She's booked up all week. / I'm afraid he/she is away / not available. It's (rather) urgent, I'm afraid. / This is an emergency. Could I see him/her right away? Would it be possible to see him/her sooner? I'll see what I can do. / I'll check and get back to you. Can you make it this morning / on Thursday afternoon? We'll be expecting you in an hour. / See you in an hour. / Thank you for calling. 6 About You Role-play a conversation like the one above with a partner. Use phrases from the box. Then switch roles. Decide about the following first: • • who you want to make an appointment with, e.g. doctor, manager, supervisor ☐ times and days you are/the person is available reason for the appointment 7 Pronunciation A. Listen. Note the rising or falling intonation. Could I see him sooner? I'll see what I can do. Y B. Listen again and find more examples for rising or falling intonation in the conversation. وزارة التعليم Ministry of Education 2024-1446 MG_01_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 5 19 5 30/4/24 2:00 AM