Reading Unit 5 1 preserved
2 responding
3 safe
4 modern
5 single
6 unsuccessful
7 significant
8 careful Supplementary activity 9 E
10 В
11 A
12 С
13 E
Reading Unit 6 1 To discuss new research findings.
2 They conflict.
3 No firm conclusions are drawn.
4 Are humans a threat to penguins? New
research says 'no'.
8
НA
9
SM
10 NC
11 RH
12 JA 13 NC
14 DG
15 MP
Supplementary activity Suggested answers -just one example from many possible answers 16 Computers raise serious copyright
issues, particularly for authors.
17 Scientists find it immensely difficult to
understand why we dream, because the
brain itself is extremely complicated.
18 Since we have little understanding of
soils we must take care to allow them to
recover after we use them, so as not to
cause permanent damage.
Reading Unit 7 la Fact. Even if we do not agree with the
statement, it is presented as a fact.
b Opinion, indicated by the words 'I find'.
с Claim, because it is backed up by
evidence.
d The first part of the sentence (Many
companies have schemes that reward
high sales) is a fact. The second part of
the sentence is an opinion, indicated
by the words 'in my experience'.
e Claim, indicated by the words 'say
researchers in Britain'.
2 D
3 YES
4
NO
5 NOT GIVEN
6
NO
7 NOT GIVEN
8 YES
9 YES
10 Suggested answers -just one example from many possible answers a The writer feels that Dr Masson's point
is diminished because he identifies too
closely with the animals.
b As a child, the writer had found his
grandmother intimidating.
с We do not question our views on
animals' emotions sufficiently.
11 С
12 B
13 A
Supplementary activity
