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The key answer of exercise 3

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 04 - Preparation for the textbook Cutting Edge Intermediate - Student's Book with authors Sarah Cunningham, Peter Moor and Jonathan Bygrave from Pearson Education

Question

  1. Work as a class. Choose three people from the photos and listen to their nominations. What reasons do the speakers give for each nomination?
  2. Listen to the same three nominations again. Tick the phrases you hear in the Useful language box.

Answer

a)

  1. Emma Watson: She hasn't let fame and money change her.
  2. Lionel Messi: He's an excellent role model for boys and young men because he shows that you don't have to be selfish and egotistical to be successful.
  3. Mark Zuckerberg: He's changed the way we live and how we communicate.lHe's an excellent role model for young people because he wanted to change the world and he succeeded.
  4. Aung San Suu Kyi: She has led and inspired people for more than 20 years.
  5. Jamie Foxx: He is incredibly talented.

b)

  1. He / She became famous (playing the role of ...); He / She has (won gold medals/written some amazing songs, etc.).; He / She's exceptionally talented/determined.; I really admire him / her because ...
  2. My nomination for the Inspiration Award is ... ; He / She has done a lot for (sick children).; He / She's an excellent role model for (young people).
  3. He has done a lot for (sick children).; He / She cares (a lot) about other people.; He / She's an excellent role model for (young people).
  4. My nomination for the Inspiration Award is ... ; What is amazing about him / her is ...; I think she deserves to win because ...
  5. What is amazing about him / her is ... ; I think he deserves to win because ...