tailieunhanh - New english file upper intermediate student's book part 6

where single people have exactly three minutes to decide if the person they are talking to could be Mr or Ms Right. The idea, which started in the USA, involves bringing together people for an evening of frenzied, 'quick-fire' dating * This is how it works. | d Look at the highlighted words and phrases in the article and use them to complete these sentences. 1 Motorbikes are much cheaper than cars. they are more dangerous. 2 doctors it isn t a good idea to go swimming straight after lunch. 3 The open-air concert was a success ----it rained a bit. 4 People worry about terrorists but the risk of an attack is quite small. 5 John loves meat his wife is a strict vegetarian. 6 the weather forecast is awful I think we should cancel the trip. 7 There was nothing on at the cinema so we went out for a meal e Is there anything you are scared of Do you think this is a real risk to you 2 LISTENING a You are going to listen to an American risk expert talking about the risks of driving in the USA. Before you listen in pairs predict which option you think is correct. 1 The most dangerous thing to be on the road is a a pedestrian b a driver c a motorcyclist 2 Most accidents happen because drivers a fall asleep at the wheel b are drunk c drive too fast 3 Driving at night is as dangerous as driving during the day. a three times b four times c ten times 4 You re most likely to have a non-fatal accident on a a Tuesday morning b Friday afternoon c Saturday night 5 Most fatal accidents happen on a motorways b A-roads c country roads 6 Kilometre for kilometre women have more than men. a minor accidents b serious accidents c fatal accidents 7 The age at which a driver is most at risk is a over 75 b between 21 and 25 c under 25 b 3 0 Listen once and check your answers. c Listen again for more information. d Talk to a partner. 1 Would these statistics probably be similar in your country 2 Do you often travel at dangerous times and on dangerous roads 3 Do you think punishments for dangerous driving should be more severe 3 VOCABULARY expressions with take a Complete the questionnaire the words in the list. advantage after care decisions easy notice part place seriously risks time up to The questionnaire 1 Are you a cautious person or