1980 Vocabulary Matching

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1 1980 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 boycott... a a type of dance music that was popular in the seventies 2 brick... b a person who is taken as a prisoner to exchange for a demand 3 camcorder... c a long period of very hot weather 4 couple... d a building for representatives of a foreign country 5 democracy... e a small video recorder that can be held in one hand 6 disco... f a type of music with a strong rhythm and spoken words 7 divorce... g an organization that represents workers of a particular kind 8 earthquake... h a sudden shake of the ground that often causes damage 9 elect... i a trade union which formed in Poland in embassy... j a special chair used by a king or queen 11 equality... k to cause something to break up violently into small pieces 12 explode... l a rectangular hard block used for building houses 13 heat wave... m the person who takes over after someone dies 14 heir... n conservative in politics 15 heir to the throne... o the person who will become king or queen next 16 hostage... p a situation when people are treated fairly or equally 17 jewelry... q a legal agreement to end a marriage 18 lenient... r strong in punishment 19 protest... s a person who uses violence for political purposes 20 rap... t to stop working in order to negotiate better conditions 21 right wing... u not strong in punishment 22 shipyard... v a system of government chosen by everyone 23 siege... w a place where ships are built 24 Solidarity... x the surrounding of a place in order to defeat those inside 25 strict... y turned 180 degrees in a vertical direction 26 strike... z to choose a person for a job by voting 27 terrorist... expensive stones or metal worn on one s body or clothes 28 throne... a strong public complaint about something 29 trade union... two people who are in a relationship together 30 upside-down... to show disagreement by refusing to take part 1

2 1980 Songs - Fluency Practice The songs and a listening worksheet are available at Listen and repeat. Upside Down is a 1980 soul song sung by Diana Ross. It was Ross s biggest hit as a solo artist. It was particularly popular in Italy, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. Still is a soul song sung by Lionel Richie and the Commodores. It was written for a couple who divorced in order to save their friendship. Rock with you is a disco song sung by Michael Jackson. It is considered one of the last hits of the disco era. Another brick in the wall is a rock song sung by Pink Floyd. It was sung in their rock opera The Wall. The second part of the song is a protest about the strictness of schools. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 2

3 What happened in 1980? Say these sentences. 1 Pac Man was released and became a popular video game. 2 The United States boycotted the Olympic Games in Moscow. 3 The Iran Iraq War started. 4 Shipyard workers in Poland formed a union and went on strike. 5 Ronald Reagan was elected President of the United States. 6 British soldiers released hostages from the Iranian Embassy in London. 7 Japan became the world s largest car producing country. 8 Many Cubans left Cuba for the United States. 9 A severe summer heat wave caused over 1,000 deaths in the US. 10 A Swedish princess became heir to the throne ahead of her younger brother. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

4 What happened in 1980? Say these sentences. 1 Many people started to sell their jewelry as gold prices rose steeply. 2 John Lennon was shot and killed in New York. 3 Rap music started to become popular. 4 Right wing terrorists in Italy exploded a bomb in Italy that killed The Soviet Union held its first rock music festival. 6 Camcorders went on sale in Japan. 7 A spacecraft visited Saturn and sent back images to Earth. 8 Fax machines became available in stores. 9 Nearly five thousand people died in an earthquake in Italy. 10 Two thousand people died in pro-democracy protests in South Korea. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

5 Face To Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 Which war started in 1980?... 2 Who became president of America in 1980?... 3 Why did people start to sell their jewelry in 1980?... 4 What do you think of Pac Man video game?... 5 When was the last heat wave in your country?... 6 Who is heir to the throne in your country?... 7 Would you sell your jewelry if gold prices rose?... 8 Do you want to be a member of a union?... 9 Which is better, divorce or unhappily married? Do you like making home movies? Does terrorism work? Which countries produce many cars now? Where would you choose to visit, Italy or Norway? Do you like rock operas? Do you know anyone who you think is too strict?... 5

6 Face to Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 Which rock musician was killed in 1980?... 2 Where were the Summer Olympics held in 1980?... 3 Where was there a shipyard strike in 1980?... 4 Do you like rap music?... 5 What should you do during a heat wave?... 6 Is there equality of the sexes in your royal family?... 7 Do you like gold?... 8 Would you like to be heir to the throne?... 9 Do you know anyone who is divorced? Which brand of camcorder do you like? Where are there pro-democracy protests now? If you went to Cuba, what would you do? Where would you go, Sweden or Switzerland? What do you think of disco music? Is your school strict or lenient?... 6

7 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 7

8 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1980 below using the library or the Internet. The 1980 Summer Olympics Rapping The Iranian Embassy Siege John Lennon Ronald Reagan Solidarity Mariel Boatlift Voyager 1 In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 8

9 1981 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 abolish... a a kind of protest by refusing to eat 2 abortion... b the crime of killing a person 3 admit... c made by people, often as a copy of a natural thing 4 AIDS... d to kill someone who is famous or important 5 artificial... e permission or agreement 6 assassinate... f to stop trying 7 attempt... g to feel sorry or sad about something in the past 8 capital punishment... h Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 9 clone... i not true 10 consent... j to say that something is true 11 declare... k an operation to end a pregnancy 12 discover... l to try to do something 13 duet... m to sell a government owned company, service or industry 14 endless... n a running race of twenty-six miles ( kilometers) 15 fictitious... o to invent something, such as a story, in order to deceive 16 genetic engineering... p to end a custom or activity officially 17 give up... q punishment by death 18 hunger strike... r live on television or the radio 19 make up... s full of hope or happiness 20 marathon... t a song sung by two people 21 murder... u an emotional rock song delivered with powerful vocals 22 on air... v never ending 23 Pope... w to continue to live, especially after coming close to death 24 power ballad... x a strip of DNA or RNA that replicates itself in living things 25 privatize... y the leader of the Roman Catholic Church 26 regret... z to announce something clearly or publicly 27 retire... to make an identical DNA copy of a plant or animal 28 survive... to stop working because of old age or illness 29 upbeat... the science of changing the DNA or genes of living things 30 virus... to find something, especially for the first time 9

10 1981 Songs - Fluency Practice The songs and a listening worksheet are available at Listen and repeat. Endless Love is a 1981 duet soul song sung by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross. In this song, the singers declare their endless love for each other. (Just Like) Starting Over is a song written and performed by John Lennon. The song is about the renewal in Lennon and Yoko s professional and personal lives. It became a hit in both the USA and UK shortly after Lennon was murdered. Don t Stop Believin is a power ballad by American rock band Journey. It is about taking chances, not giving up, and living with no regrets. The setting for the song is a fictitious South Detroit, which is actually Canada. Celebration is a post-disco upbeat dance song sung by Kool and the Gang. This song is often played at weddings and parties, or at sports events. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 10

11 What happened in 1981? Say these sentences. 1 The Space Shuttle Columbia had its first flight. 2 The Egyptian president was assassinated. 3 The Pope was shot and nearly killed in Rome. 4 An American journalist admitted to making up her prize-winning story. 5 France abolished capital punishment. 6 People protested against US nuclear weapons being based in Europe. 7 Scientists discovered the AIDS virus. 8 Artificial insulin was made by genetic engineering. 9 The first London marathon was held. 10 MTV went on air for the first time. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

12 What happened in 1981? Say these sentences. 1 Prince Charles and Diana Spencer married in the UK. 2 President Reagan survived an assassination attempt in Washington. 3 An Irish Republican Army member died while on hunger strike. 4 Iran released hostages at the American Embassy in Tehran. 5 The first European high speed train service started in France. 6 The UK started to privatize its national industries. 7 Scientists in China cloned a fish. 8 Teenagers in the US had to seek parental consent to have an abortion. 9 Boxer Muhammad Ali retired. 10 Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter and musician Bob Marley died. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

13 Face To Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 Which royal couple was married in 1981?... 2 Who survived an assassination attempt in 1981?... 3 Which reggae singer died in 1981?... 4 What do you think of capital punishment?... 5 How is genetic engineering useful?... 6 What viruses are in the news these days?... 7 What do you seek your parents consent for?... 8 What animals have scientists cloned?... 9 What do you think of reggae? Would you like to run a marathon? Do you like MTV? Do you live your life with no regrets? What do you think of duets? If you went to Canada, what would you do? When do people usually retire in your country?... 13

14 Face to Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 Which country s president was killed in 1981?... 2 What virus was discovered in 1981?... 3 Where were American hostages released in 1981?... 4 What do you think of nuclear weapons?... 5 How is genetic engineering dangerous?... 6 How do you protect yourself against viruses?... 7 Do you think abortion should be allowed?... 8 What do you think of pet cloning?... 9 Do you like Bob Marley? What is the furthest distance that you have run? How often do you watch music programmes? When do you take chances? Have you ever declared endless love for someone? If you went to Jamaica, what would you do? At what age would you like to retire?... 14

15 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 15

16 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1981 below using the library or the Internet. AIDS The Iran Hostage Crisis The Assassination of Anwar Sadat MTV Bob Marley The Royal Wedding of 1981 Bobby Sands Space Shuttle Columbia In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 16

17 1982 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 anti-nuclear... a to think about 2 apartheid... b the International Whaling Commission 3 ban... c to not allow officially 4 cocktail... d a political system of discrimination in South Africa of the past 5 commercial... e a romantic friendship between two people 6 commission... f an image used in a text message to show one s emotions 7 consider... g the planet second closest to the Sun in our Solar System 8 cutting edge... h a group of people chosen to investigate a problem 9 demonstration... i a march or protest involving a large group of people 10 desperate... j relating to the USSR of the past 11 ebony... k related to buying and selling 12 emoticon... l wanting or needing something very much 13 era... m a dark hard wood used for making black piano keys 14 eruption... n to end weakly, often after a good start 15 fizzle out... o a king of England during the 16th Century 16 harmony... p a large sea animal which breathes through a hole in its head 17 Henry the Eighth... q relating to ethnic groups or skin color 18 integration... r a period of time 19 ivory... s the mixing or living together of different racial or ethnic groups 20 IWC... t the hard white material which is the tusk of an elephant 21 oil rig... u not in favor of nuclear power or nuclear weapons 22 racial... v a drink made from two or more drinks mixed together 23 recession... w a situation when people are peaceful with each other 24 refugee... x the hunting of whales 25 relationship... y a large structure built to remove oil from the ground or sea 26 Soviet... z an adjective to describe volcanoes 27 Venus... very modern 28 volcanic... a person who has left their country because of disaster or war 29 whale... an explosion of hot rock from a volcano 30 whaling... a period when the economy of a country is not good 17

18 1982 Songs - Fluency Practice The songs and a listening worksheet are available at Listen and repeat. Don t you want me is a pop song sung by Human League. It is about a man who turns a cocktail waitress into a famous person. The songs electric sounds were considered to be quite cutting edge at the time. Hard to say I m sorry is a rock song sung by Chicago. It is about a man who is desperate to hold on to a relationship that has fizzled out. Eye of the tiger is a rock song sung by Survivor, and the theme song to Rocky III. It is about surviving and winning a boxing fight. Ebony and ivory is a rock ballad sung by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. It is about the keys of a piano, and also racial harmony and integration. This song was banned in South Africa during the apartheid era. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 18

19 What happened in 1982? Say these sentences. 1 Argentina and the United Kingdom went to war on the Falkland Islands. 2 Israeli soldiers invaded Lebanon. 3 The United States suffered a severe recession. 4 The International Whaling Commission stopped commercial whale hunting. 5 Time Magazine s Man of the Year was given to a computer. 6 Henry the Eighth s 16th century ship, the Mary Rose, was recovered. 7 Italy won the FIFA World Cup. 8 CD players went on sale in Japan. 9 An earthquake and volcanic eruption killed thousands in Mexico. 10 People went to see E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial at the cinema. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

20 What happened in 1982? Say these sentences. 1 Israel gave back land to Egypt. 2 Thousands of Palestinian refugees were killed by Lebanese gunmen. 3 The United States started a just say no campaign against drugs. 4 The world s largest oil rig sank in the Atlantic Ocean. 5 There were anti-nuclear weapons protests in several major cities. 6 A Soviet spacecraft landed on Venus and sent back color photographs. 7 Michael Jackson released Thriller the biggest selling album of all time. 8 Emoticons were created. 9 Princess Grace of Monaco died in a car crash. 10 Chariots of Fire won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

21 Face To Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 Which two countries fought on an island in 1982?... 2 Who won the FIFA World Cup in 1982?... 3 What sank in the Atlantic Ocean in 1982?... 4 What do you think of boxing?... 5 What do you think of apartheid?... 6 Who should be Time magazine s Person of the Year?... 7 How many CDs do you have?... 8 What do you think of Michael Jackson?... 9 Would you like to work in a cocktail bar? Have you ever seen a volcanic eruption? Do you like science fiction movies such as E.T.? Do you support anti-nuclear demonstrations? Do you use emoticons when ing your friends? Is it hard for you to say you re sorry? Have you ever eaten whale meat?... 21

22 Face to Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 Where did a Soviet spacecraft land on in 1982?... 2 Who was Time s man of the year in 1982?... 3 Which princess died in a car crash in 1982?... 4 What do you think of whale hunting?... 5 When did your country last have a recession?... 6 How often do you read Time magazine?... 7 Do you prefer Paul McCartney to Stevie Wonder?... 8 Can you play the piano?... 9 If you went to Monaco, what would you do? Can you identify Venus in the night sky? Do you like to watch movies about the Olympics? Are you interested in cutting edge technology? Do you know anything about Henry the Eighth? Why do some relationships fizzle out? Have you ever taken part in a demonstration?... 22

23 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 23

24 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1982 below using the library or the Internet. The 1982 FIFA World Cup The Mary Rose E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial The Falklands War Just Say No Princess Grace of Monaco Thriller The International Whaling Commission In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 24

25 1983 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 billion... a a country in East Africa 2 breath... b illness of the mind or body 3 collapse... c a belt worn in cars or on planes to keep oneself safe 4 compulsory... d a long period when there is little or no rain 5 disorder... e attracted to people of the same sex as oneself 6 drought... f a person who follows someone for a long time 7 El Niño... g existing or happening everywhere in the world 8 Ethiopia... h one thousand million, 1,000,000,000 9 ethnic... i a sudden failure of something 10 flood... j small enough to be able to hold in one s hand 11 gay... k an object used in fighting or war, such as a gun or a bomb 12 GPS... l the condition of having no work 13 hand-held... m love or affection not returned by the other person 14 jealous... n a bomb which kills the bomber as well as others 15 marriage... o one thousand kilograms 16 million... p a South American ocean current which causes unusual weather 17 nuclear... q a place where criminals are forced to live as a punishment 18 prison... r keep 19 retain... s a noisy and violent public protest or demonstration 20 riot... t one thousand thousand, 1,000, seat belt... u the air which goes in or out of your lungs while breathing 22 severe... v what one has to do, because it is the law or the rules 23 stalker... w extreme, or very difficult 24 storehouse... x relating to the energy of atoms 25 suicide bomb... y unhappy because of what a person wants but cannot get 26 ton... z a large amount of water that covers land which is normally dry 27 unemployment... stands for global positioning system 28 unrequited love... a large building for keeping valuable things 29 weapon... a legal relationship of a man and woman as husband and wife 30 worldwide... of a national, racial, religious or linguistic group 25

26 1983 Songs - Fluency Practice The songs and a listening worksheet are available at Listen and repeat. Every Breath You Take is a song sung by The Police. It was written by the lead singer of The Police during the collapse of his marriage. It is about the unrequited love of a jealous stalker. Billie Jean is a dance-pop R&B song written by Michael Jackson. It is based on the experiences of Michael s older brothers when he was still young. Billie Jean was the first song by a black person to appear on MTV channel. Flashdance... What a Feeling is a song from the movie Flashdance. Both the song and the movie were very popular in Do You Really Want to Hurt Me is a song written and sung by Culture Club. It is based on the gay relationship of the singer and the drummer of the band. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 26

27 What happened in 1983? Say these sentences. 1 Four million Ethiopians died during a severe drought. 2 The United States placed nuclear weapons in the UK and West Germany. 3 Unemployment in the United States rose to twelve million people. 4 El Niño caused floods and droughts worldwide. 5 Irish Republican Army members escaped from a high security prison. 6 President Ronald Reagan proposed defending the US from space. 7 A volcano in Hawaii started to erupt slowly. 8 The first hand-held mobile phones were introduced to the public. 9 Margaret Thatcher retained power in the UK. 10 Three tons of gold were stolen from a storehouse in the UK. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

28 What happened in 1983? Say these sentences. 1 Suicide bombs destroyed French and American embassies in Lebanon. 2 Thousands protested against US nuclear weapons bases in Europe. 3 Ethnic riots occurred in Sri Lanka. 4 It was minus 89 degrees Celsius at a research station at the South Pole. 5 The Irish Republican Army exploded a bomb near a famous London store. 6 President Reagan announced that GPS would become available to the public. 7 China s population reached one billion. 8 Tokyo Disneyland opened. 9 Seat belts became compulsory for drivers in the UK. 10 Popular singer Karen Carpenter died of anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

29 Face To Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 Where did millions of people die of thirst in 1983?... 2 Where were embassies blown up in 1983?... 3 What do you think of nuclear weapons?... 4 Do you use GPS, and if so, how do you access it?... 5 What bad weather has your country had recently?... 6 What is the coldest temperature you have felt?... 7 If you visited London, what would you do?... 8 Who do you know whose marriage has collapsed?... 9 Please tell me about an unrequited love experience Have you ever seen the movie, Flashdance? What do you think of music television programs? Do you really want to hurt me? What do you do when you want to lose weight? How much gold do you think you could carry? How many times have you been to Disneyland?... 29

30 Face to Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 Where did the US place nuclear weapons in 1983?... 2 Where did ethnic riots take place in 1983?... 3 What is the population of the world today?... 4 Do you have a good sense of direction?... 5 Would you like to visit Antarctica?... 6 How often do you forget to wear a seat belt?... 7 If you went to Hawaii, what would you do?... 8 Have you ever experienced unrequited love?... 9 Do you ever feel you are being watched? What do you think of musical movies? Do you know anyone who is gay? What do you know about Karen Carpenter? What kind of ethnic food do you like? Do you like to wear gold jewelry? What do you use your mobile phone for?... 30

31 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 31

32 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1983 below using the library or the Internet. Black July Strategic Defence Initiative Flashdance Global Positioning System Karen Carpenter The Brinks Mat Robbery The El Niño Effect Tokyo Disneyland In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 32

33 1984 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 accuse... a feeling love for one s country 2 British pound... b money, food, or services to help people who are in need 3 charity... c a person who fights for freedom, equality for all 4 chemical weapon... d the standard unit of money used in the United Kingdom 5 civil rights activist... e a situation when two people become friendly again 6 coal... f a person who has a lot of experience, or has been to war 7 consist of... g probably not true 8 DNA fingerprinting... h to give money or goods to help a person or group 9 donate... i a period when there is little food for many people in one region 10 famine... j to take a person away illegally and by force 11 genre... k to recognize and prove what something is 12 hip hop... l a state of eating so little food that it might lead to death 13 identify... m a system of collecting and giving money or food to help people 14 injure... n the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground 15 kidnap... o a building used for worship in some religions 16 launch... p adjective for a religion that started in North India in the 1500s 17 leak... q a person who digs or works underground 18 miner... r a method of identifying a person s genes from a tiny sample 19 patriotic... s to list the parts of something 20 prime minister... t a spacecraft which flies often between earth and space 21 pro-democracy... u to hurt or harm a person or animal 22 reconciliation... v supporting power held by elected representatives 23 relief... w to say that a person has done something wrong 24 Sikh... x to send into the air or water 25 space shuttle... y a style of art, music, book, or film 26 starvation... z a lifestyle that includes rap, break dancing and graffiti art 27 take off... a hard black rock used as a fuel 28 temple... to allow a gas or liquid to escape, often by accident 29 unlikely... a dangerous gas which is used to kill people 30 veteran... the leader of a government similar to that of the UK 33

34 1984 Songs - Fluency Practice The songs and a listening worksheet are available at Listen and repeat. Do they know it s Christmas? was a charity song sung by Band Aid in Band Aid was a supergroup consisting of the most famous artists of that time. The song raised eight million British pounds for famine relief in Africa. Born in the U.S.A. is a rock song sung by Bruce Springsteen. It is about the problems that Vietnam war veterans faced when they returned home. Many people believe falsely that the song is about feeling patriotic. Against all odds is a power ballad written and performed by Phil Collins. It is about reconciliation with a partner, however unlikely that may be. I just called to say I love you is an R&B song sung by Stevie Wonder. It won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 34

35 What happened in 1984? Say these sentences. 1 Indira Gandhi, the fourth prime minister of India, was assassinated. 2 The first Apple computers went on sale. 3 Space Shuttle Discovery took off for its first flight. 4 President Ronald Reagan called for a ban on chemical weapons. 5 Michael Jackson s album, Thriller, sold 37 million copies worldwide. 6 The United Kingdom agreed to return Hong Kong to China. 7 One million people died of starvation in Ethiopia. 8 Secret police kidnapped and killed a pro-democracy priest in Poland. 9 The AIDS virus was identified. 10 British and Irish musicians sang to raise money for Ethiopia. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

36 What happened in 1984? Say these sentences. 1 Soldiers killed two thousand Sikh worshipers at a temple in India. 2 A chemical leak at a factory in India injured half a million people. 3 Iran accused Iraq of using chemical weapons. 4 DNA fingerprinting was developed. 5 Virgin Airways launched its first flight. 6 Half a million people protested against the government in the Philippines. 7 Coal miners went on strike in the United Kingdom. 8 Hip hop emerged as a new genre of music. 9 Crack cocaine became available in American cities. 10 A social rights activist won a Nobel Peace Prize for his work against apartheid. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

37 Face To Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 Who sang Do they know it s Christmas? in 1984?... 2 Which company sold its first computer in 1984?... 3 What music genre emerged in 1984?... 4 Have you ever donated to charity?... 5 Where in the world is there a famine now?... 6 When do you feel patriotic?... 7 Do you like Stevie Wonder?... 8 Who do you know that was assassinated?... 9 What Apple products do you own? Where are there pro-democracy protests now? What drugs are a problem in your country? Where in the world is AIDS a serious problem? Which temples have you visited? What do you think of apartheid? If you went to the Philippines, what would you do?... 37

38 Face to Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 Which country s prime minister was killed in 1984?... 2 Which virus was identified in 1984?... 3 Who called for a ban on chemical weapons in 1984?... 4 Have you ever protested against your government?... 5 Have there been any factory accidents recently?... 6 Where were you born?... 7 What do you think of the supergroup Band Aid?... 8 What news stories about kidnapping do you know?... 9 Do you own an Apple computer? When did you last try reconciliation with someone? What problems might war veterans suffer from? When do you think there will be a cure for AIDS? Would you like to know more about your DNA? What do you think of hip hop? If you went to Hong Kong, what would you do?... 38

39 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 39

40 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1984 below using the library or the Internet. The 1984 Summer Olympics Do they know it s Christmas? The Assassination of Indira Gandhi Famine in Ethiopia, 1984 The Bhopal Disaster Hip Hop Desmond Tutu The UK Miners Strike, 1984 In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 40

41 1985 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 agent... a a poisonous type of oxygen found in the atmosphere 2 blood test... b able to move or be moved easily 3 careless... c the undesired result of a particular act or situation 4 Coke... d a casual name for Coca Cola 5 Cold War... e an international environmental non-government organization 6 consequence... f a way of speaking very quietly 7 copyright... g a multinational company which develops computer software 8 desire... h the post-war unfriendly relationship between the US and USSR 9 develop... i to cause something to go to the bottom of the sea or river 10 graduate... j to invent and improve something until it is useful 11 Greenpeace... k people who do not have a home 12 hole... l to make something available to the public, for example, a song 13 homeless... m to want something very much 14 include... n a personal computer operating system designed by Microsoft 15 inspire... o the legal right to control the production of a song, book, etc. 16 Microsoft... p to add something to make it part of a group or series 17 mobile... q unlucky, or leading to undesirable effects 18 new wave... r the natural outer layer of a person, animal, fruit or vegetable 19 ozone... s a list of instructions for making a particular food or drink 20 performer... t another word for a spy 21 project... u a person who performs 22 raise... v various styles of music of the late seventies to mid eighties 23 recipe... w a scientific analysis of a person s blood to discover a disease 24 release... x planned work which has a particular purpose 25 sink... y a person who has succesfully completed school or college 26 skin... z to get or to increase 27 unfortunate... to make a person feel enthusiastic about doing something 28 victim... not careful 29 whisper... someone who has been hurt or killed by a person or thing 30 Windows... a gap or empty space in something 41

42 1985 Songs - Fluency Practice The songs and a listening worksheet are available at Listen and repeat. We are the World was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. It was part of the USA for Africa project, inspired by Band Aid of a year earlier. The song raised over $60 million dollars for victims of famine in Africa. The performers included Diana Ross, Eric Clapton, Madonna, Queen and U2. Can t Fight this Feeling is a power ballad sung by REO Speedwagon. The song is about falling in love with a long-time friend. Careless Whisper is a pop song written and sung by George Michael of Wham! He wrote the song when he was just seventeen years old. Everybody Wants to Rule the World is a new wave song sung by Tears for Fears. The song is about the desire for power and its unfortunate consequences. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 42

43 What happened in 1985? Say these sentences. 1 Scientists discovered a hole in the ozone layer. 2 Five hundred and twenty people were killed in a plane crash in Japan. 3 French agents sank a Greenpeace ship in New Zealand. 4 The first mobile phone call was made. 5 Microsoft released the first version of Windows. 6 The remains of the Titanic was discovered on the ocean floor. 7 Michael Jackson bought the copyrights of all the Beatles songs. 8 A thirteen year-old girl graduated in math from Oxford University. 9 South Africa started to allow marriages between people of different skin color. 10 The Coca-Cola Company changed its recipe for Coke. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

44 What happened in 1985? Say these sentences. 1 The famine in Ethiopia came to an end. 2 Thirty-eight people died at a football European Cup final. 3 An earthquake in Chile left a million people homeless. 4 American and Soviet leaders discussed the Cold War in Switzerland. 5 The first dot-com website was registered. 6 The coal miners strike ended in the UK. 7 People went to see Back to the Future at the cinema. 8 A seventeen year-old German won the Wimbledon men s singles event. 9 A city in America banned smoking in restaurants. 10 A blood test for AIDS was developed. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

45 Face To Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 In which country did people die of hunger in 1985?... 2 What was discovered in the Ozone Layer in 1985?... 3 Where was there a major plane crash in 1985?... 4 Did you ever sing We are the World at school?... 5 Where in the world are people hungry today?... 6 Did you like studying math at school?... 7 Are you afraid of flying?... 8 Have you seen Back to the Future? (How was it?)... 9 What movie genre do you like? Do you use a computer? What do you use it for? Would you date someone of a different skin color? Which do you like better, Coca Cola or Pepsi? What do you think of people smoking in cafes? Do you prefer Michael Jackson to The Beatles? When did you first start using a mobile phone?... 45

46 Face to Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 What was discovered on the ocean floor in 1985?... 2 Who bought all the Beatles songs in 1985?... 3 Which company changed its recipe in 1985?... 4 Have you ever given money for famine relief?... 5 How often do you feel hungry?... 6 What are your strong subjects?... 7 What are you afraid of?... 8 Have you seen the movie, Titanic? (How was it?)... 9 Do you prefer science fiction to love stories? Which websites do you often visit? Would you marry someone of a different skin color? What is your favorite drink? Do you think smoking should be banned in public? Which teenage sportspeople can you think of? What do you not like about mobile phones?... 46

47 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 47

48 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1985 below using the library or the Internet. Back to the Future Japan Airlines Flight 123 Boris Becker The Geneva Summit (1985) The Heysel Stadium Disaster New Coke The Ozone Hole The Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 48

49 1986 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 accident... a to organize a country or company very differently than before 2 alternative... b a sudden or unexpected event that causes harm or injury 3 arms... c to have an important part of something 4 ceremony... d a complete set of DNA 5 comet... e the central part of a city where problems often occur 6 cure... f weapons 7 disarm... g an established practice or plan of what to do 8 disease... h when many people in one region temporarily catch a disease 9 epidemic... i the financial support of a person or group 10 exile... j coal, oil, or gas, that are made from remains of living things 11 existence... k a small piece of material to put on skin or hide a mark or hole 12 feature... l a large scary creature of the imagination or real 13 fossil fuel... m a poisonous addictive chemical found in tobacco 14 gene... n free expression of one s honest thoughts or feelings 15 genome... o a ball of ice and dust which has a tail of gas and orbits the sun 16 illness... p a type of pop music which uses synthesizers a lot 17 inner city... q ghost 18 laptop... r a feeling of sickness without necessarily knowing its cause 19 major... s to happen without being planned 20 monster... t a situation when a person is forced to leave his or her country 21 nicotine... u a unit of DNA that has specific instructions 22 occur... v the large planet which is between Saturn and Neptune 23 openness... w something else to choose 24 patch... x a small thin computer that you can carry 25 phantom... y a formal celebration of an event 26 policy... z the fact of something being alive or present 27 restructure... something which usually helps an ill person to get better 28 sponsorship... important or big, and not minor 29 synthpop... a specific illness of people caused by infection 30 Uranus... to put down or take away weapons 49

50 1986 Songs - Fluency Practice The songs and a listening worksheet are available at Listen and repeat. Take My Breath Away is a love song sung by Berlin. It was featured in the movie Top Gun and became successful after that. Say You Say Me is a pop song sung by Lionel Richie. It was written for a film about a Russian ballet dancer who had fled his country. West End Girls is a synthpop song sung by Pet Shop Boys. It was influenced by hip hop music, and is about the pressures of inner city life. The song was recently performed at the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony. That s What Friends Are For is a soul song sung by Dionne Warwick and Friends. Dionne Warwick s friends were Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Gladys Knight. The song was recorded in order to raise money to help find a cure for AIDS. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 50

51 What happened in 1986? Say these sentences. 1 The United States and the Soviet Union agreed to disarm. 2 There was a major accident at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine. 3 America bombed Libya to protest its sponsorship of terrorist organizations. 4 The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after take off. 5 It became illegal to smoke on public transport in America. 6 President Marcos of the Philippines went into exile after 20 years of rule. 7 Scientists tried to discover the existence of a monster in a lake in Scotland. 8 Mad cow disease was first identified after an epidemic in the UK. 9 The first laptop computers went on sale. 10 The Phantom of the Opera musical opened in London. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

52 What happened in 1986? Say these sentences. 1 Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev met in Iceland to discuss the Cold War. 2 The Soviet Union introduced policies of restructuring and openness. 3 The United States sold arms to one of its enemies, Iran. 4 A spacecraft arrived at Uranus and sent pictures back to Earth. 5 A nicotine patch was introduced to help people to stop smoking. 6 The prime minister of Sweden was shot and killed. 7 Comet Halley came close to Earth. 8 The Human Genome Project was launched. 9 A boxer became heavyweight champion of the world at the age of twenty. 10 Argentina won the FIFA World Cup. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

53 Face To Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 Where did Reagan and Gorbachev meet in 1986?... 2 What major scientific project was launched in 1986?... 3 Which famous musical opened in London in 1986?... 4 When do you think there will be a cure for AIDS?... 5 Where is it illegal to smoke in your country?... 6 What do you think of bombing a country in protest?... 7 If you went to the Philippines, what would you do?... 8 Would you like to know more about your genes?... 9 Do you like to watch musicals? Do you think space travel is dangerous? What things do you know that come from Sweden? Are you happy to eat beef from any country? Did you watch the 2012 London Summer Olympics? Have you ever seen a ghost? Do you own a laptop computer?... 53

54 Face to Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 Where was there a major nuclear accident in 1986?... 2 What strange illness among cows occurred in 1986?... 3 Which team won the FIFA World Cup in 1986?... 4 Is nuclear power a good alternative to fossil fuels?... 5 Do you know anyone who has given up smoking?... 6 Does your country have a policy of openness?... 7 If you went to Iceland, what would you do?... 8 What epidemics have there been recently?... 9 Have you seen Phantom of the Opera? How often do you use public transport? What Argentinian products can you think of? Have you ever raised money? What for? What do you think of hip hop? Do you believe in monsters such as Nessie? What are friends for?... 54

55 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 55

56 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1986 below using the library or the Internet. The 1986 FIFA World Cup Mad Cow Disease The Chernobyl Disaster The Human Genome Project The Loch Ness Monster Perestroika and Glasnost Phantom of the Opera Space Shuttle Challenger In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 56

57 1987 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 anti-depressant... a a religion revealed by Mohammed as the prophet of Allah 2 capsize... b an unpleasant feeling in the body when you are hurt 3 convict... c a method of trying to improve the health of a sick person 4 criminal... d to announce that a person is guilty and should be punished 5 death... e to bring two or more people together again 6 disposable... f information that is used to decide whether something is true 7 drown... g having no nuclear energy or weapons 8 evidence... h the business of providing services for holiday travellers 9 failure... i a place where people can buy and sell shares of a company 10 hit... j the opposite of success 11 humanity... k the number of people who live in a particular place 12 Islam... l a star which has exploded and become very bright 13 Nazi... m to make shorter 14 nuclear-free... n a very strong wind that starts in the Pacific Ocean 15 pain... o success, especially in the music world 16 population... p the political leader of a country which has no royal family 17 president... q a style of music that is a mix of gospel and rhythm and blues 18 promote... r the end of a life of a person or living thing 19 reunite... s the condition of being human 20 shorten... t to cause a boat or ship to fall onto one side 21 soft rock... u to die because of being under water for too long a time 22 soul... v a person who agrees with the ideas of Adolph Hitler 23 stock market... w a drug which helps a person to feel less sad or less worried 24 supernova... x a long thin tube used to look at things which are far away 25 telescope... y to encourage the sale of something 26 tourism... z to love and respect deeply 27 treatment... expected to be thrown away after using 28 typhoon... a type of music which is not as heavy as hard rock 29 well-known... famous or known by many people 30 worship... a person who has broken the law 57

58 1987 Songs - Fluency Practice The songs and a listening worksheet are available at Listen and repeat. Lady In Red is a soft rock song sung by Chris De Burgh. It was inspired by the memory of seeing his wife for the first time. Don t Dream It s Over is a soft rock song performed by Crowded House. The New Zealand band s song was popular worldwide. Their song has often been used to promote tourism in their country. With Or Without You is a rock song by Irish band U2. It is about the pain of being with and also without a person one loves very much. The song was their first hit in America, and is one of their most well-known songs. Didn t We Almost Have It All is a soul song sung by Whitney Houston. It is about wishing for reuniting a relationship because of happy memories. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 58

59 What happened in 1987? Say these sentences. 1 The world s population reached five billion. 2 A new drug was introduced for the treatment of AIDS. 3 There were major stock market crashes around the world. 4 An underground fire at a London train station killed thirty-one people. 5 A supernova could be seen in the sky without a telescope. 6 One hundred and eighty people drowned after a ferry capsized near Belgium. 7 Prime minister Margaret Thatcher of the UK was elected for the third time. 8 A Nazi war criminal was found guilty of crimes against humanity. 9 A typhoon killed over one thousand people in the Philippines. 10 Four hundred Islamic worshipers died in a riot in Mecca. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

60 What happened in 1987? Say these sentences. 1 A criminal in the UK was convicted using DNA evidence. 2 The year was shortened by one second. 3 People started to wear disposable contact lenses. 4 The first episode of The Simpsons was broadcast. 5 A new anti-depressant drug became available in the US. 6 An expensive search for the Loch Ness monster ended in failure. 7 New Zealand became a nuclear-free zone. 8 The president of the US asked the Soviet leader to tear down the Berlin Wall. 9 A ferry capsized in the Philippines leaving over four thousand people dead. 10 The Princess Bride, Fatal Attraction, and Wall Street were on at the cinema. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

61 Face To Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 What was the world s population in 1987?... 2 Which country became nuclear-free in 1987?... 3 Which religious city had a riot in 1987?... 4 Who or what do you worship?... 5 What have you seen looking through a telescope?... 6 What disposable products do you use?... 7 What do you think of The Simpsons?... 8 Would you invest money in the stock market?... 9 Have you ever taken a drug to treat an illness? How often do you get typhoons in your country? Do you think a nuclear-free policy is a good idea? Have you ever gone on holiday by ferry? Which tourist spots are promoted in your country? Have you ever wished to reunite a relationship? If you went to New Zealand, what would you do?... 61

62 Face to Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 What happened to stock markets in 1987?... 2 Who was elected prime minster of the UK in 1987?... 3 Which Asian country had a ferry accident in 1987?... 4 What do you think of the religion of Islam?... 5 Would you like to see a supernova?... 6 What do you think of disposable chopsticks?... 7 What are some well-known songs in your country?... 8 What is the world s population now?... 9 Do you know anyone who takes anti-depressants? Which is worse, death by drowning or by fire? Which is better, nuclear or fossil fuel energy? How often do you travel on an underground train? Have you ever seen a capsized boat or ship? What monsters are well-known in your country? If you visited Mecca, what would you do?... 62

63 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 63

64 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1987 below using the library or the Internet Mecca Incident Margaret Thatcher Black Monday INF Treaty Klaus Barbie MV Doña Paz The Simpsons Supernova SN 1987A In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 64

65 1988 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 anti-government... a to hear something by chance and not part of a conversation 2 archeology... b prize 3 award... c not as part of a group 4 bar... d very much respected and admired 5 bomb... e rhythm and blues 6 celebrate... f something that happens to you which affects how you feel 7 cover version... g a large area of natural beauty that a government protects 8 destroy... h a person who starts a business and who takes financial risks 9 disqualify... i not in favor of one s currently elected leaders 10 emperor... j to have a party or enjoy a special time 11 entrepreneur... k fighting between groups of soldiers 12 experience... l Academy Award 13 infect... m to give a person or thing a virus, bacteria or disease 14 the Internet... n the study of buildings, tools and objects of the past 15 national park... o in music, the song which sells the most at a particular time 16 number one... p to reach or have an effect on an increasing area 17 Oscar... q one of many drugs which can grow muscle or treat disease 18 overhear... r a weapon which explodes and causes injury or harm 19 passenger... s a place where alcohol is served 20 prestigious... t a person who shows disagreement by standing or shouting 21 protester... u a man who rules a group of countries or large area 22 R&B... v the feeling of not wanting to do something 23 reluctance... w to leave a war area as a soldier 24 solo... x to force someone to stop participating in a competition 25 spread... y a large system of connected computers around the world 26 steroid... z organized groups of soldiers 27 surgery... a person who sits in a bus, car, plane, or train 28 troops... medical treatment involving cutting of the body 29 war... to damage something very badly and beyond repair 30 withdraw... a song performed by someone other than the original artist 65

66 1988 Songs - Fluency Practice The songs and a listening worksheet are available at Listen and repeat. Got My Mind Set On You is a George Harrison cover version of a 1962 pop song. It was the last solo song by a former Beatles member to reach number one in America. One More Try is an R&B song sung by George Michael. It is about his reluctance to start a new relationship because of past experiences. Over one million copies of this song were sold worldwide. Man In The Mirror is a soul song sung by Michael Jackson. It is about personal identity and the relationship of an individual to society. Never Gonna Give You Up is a dance pop song sung by Rick Astley. It was inspired by a three-hour phone call that Astley overheard of a friend. The song reached number one in twenty-five countries. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 66

67 What happened in 1988? Say these sentences. 1 The Iran Iraq War ended after eight years of fighting. 2 Five thousand people were killed by chemical weapons in Iraq. 3 An earthquake in Armenia killed sixty thousand people. 4 A Libyan bomb killed all passengers on a plane flying over Scotland. 5 Thousands of anti-government protesters were killed in Myanmar. 6 The Summer Olympics were held in South Korea. 7 Racing driver and entrepreneur Enzo Ferrari died at the age of ninety. 8 A virus infected computers as it spread around the Internet. 9 Bars in the United Kingdom were allowed to stay open all day. 10 The movie, The Last Emperor, won nine Oscar awards. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

68 What happened in 1988? Say these sentences. 1 Soviet troops withdrew from Afghanistan. 2 A typhoon killed thousands and made millions homeless in Bangladesh. 3 Fire and drought destroyed much national park area in the United States. 4 A concert in the UK celebrated the seventieth birthday of Nelson Mandela. 5 The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into space. 6 A Canadian athlete was disqualified from the Olympics for taking steroids. 7 Laser eye surgery was invented. 8 In the UK, women were allowed to enter a prestigious Cambridge college. 9 Archeologists discovered a 16th century theater used by William Shakespeare. 10 People went to see Die Hard at the cinema. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

69 Face To Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 Which war ended in 1988?... 2 What telescope was launched into space in 1988?... 3 Where were the 1988 Summer Olympics held?... 4 Where can you see homeless in your country?... 5 What have you done to prepare for an earthquake?... 6 How long do you normally talk on the phone for?... 7 Have you ever been infected by a computer virus?... 8 Would you ever have laser eye surgery?... 9 Have you ever been disqualified for something? Are you interested in archeology? Who is your favorite member of the Beatles? Do you like action movies such as Die Hard? How often do you go to a bar? What do you think of Ferrari racing cars? If you went to Canada, what would you do?... 69

70 Face to Face Ask and answer the questions with your partner. 1 Where did Soviet troops withdraw from in 1988?... 2 Which country had a very deadly typhoon in 1988?... 3 Which famous racing driver died in 1988?... 4 What do some people do to help the homeless?... 5 How often do you have a drought in your country?... 6 What is the longest phone call you have ever had?... 7 Do you ever feel reluctant to start a relationship?... 8 Have you ever taken steroids?... 9 Have you ever looked through a telescope? What did William Shakespeare do? What do you think of Michael Jackson? Do you like to visit national parks? Do you think bars should be open any time? Which colleges are prestigious in your country? If you went to South Korea, what would you do?... 70

71 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 71

72 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1988 below using the library or the Internet. The 1988 Summer Olympics The Hubble Space Telescope The 8888 Uprising Enzo Ferrari The Iran Iraq War The Last Emperor The Halabja Chemical Attack Pan Am Flight 103 In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 72

73 1989 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 communism... a to create something for the first time 2 crash... b a ship designed to carry a large amount of oil 3 crush... c to pull down violently 4 damage... d the words of a song 5 demerit... e the state of not caring about something 6 disaster... f to have an accident on the road or to fail suddenly 7 exasperation... g to cause harm or spoil something 8 homelessness... h participate 9 homosexuality... i a software application program for viewing HTML documents 10 house arrest... j a place designed and built for people to watch sports events 11 huge... k disadvantage 12 image... l a perfect place or situation 13 indifference... m forced to stay at home instead of being put in prison 14 invent... n a system of Internet servers that support HTML documents 15 lyrics... o a person who follows or encourages a particular sports team 16 merit... p picture 17 Neptune... q over a large area or range 18 oil tanker... r a belief in a society without ownership or class divisions 19 paradise... s a song that many people identify a singer or band by 20 pull out... t feeling very angry because you can bear no more 21 recognize... u a thing that travels regularly around the Earth in space 22 satellite... v to accept that something is true 23 signature song... w the condition of having no home 24 stadium... x the planet farthest away from the Sun in our Solar System 25 supporter... y the state of being attracted to someone of the same sex 26 take part... z very big 27 tear down... an event which causes great damage or harm 28 web browser... to squeeze and change shape or push together very hard 29 widely... advantage 30 World Wide Web... to withdraw completely 73

74 1989 Songs - Fluency Practice The songs and a listening worksheet are available at Listen and repeat. I ll Be There For You is a power ballad by hard rock band Bon Jovi. It is widely recognized as one of their signature songs. Another Day In Paradise is a rock song sung by Phil Collins. It is about homelessness and some people s indifference to it. Right Here Waiting is a soft rock song sung by Richard Marx. It was written as a love letter to his partner who later became his wife. The song is often a popular download on Valentine s Day. If You Don t Know Me By Now is a cover version of a 1972 pop song. The lyrics express exasperation at not being understood by a partner. The 1989 song was a huge hit for English soul band Simply Red. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 74