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Reading
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Read the introduction to the play Romeo and
Juliet by William Shakespeare and then read
the extract from the play.
Answer the question. What is the biggest
problem for Romeo and Juliet in this play?
Romeo and Juliet is the most famous of
all Shakespeare’s plays. It is the story
of passionate young love in the beautiful
Italian city of Verona.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 2 Scene 1
A secret
Benvolio, Mercutio and Romeo are in the garden outside the Capulets’ house. Romeo is hiding from the others.
Benvolio Come on, Mercutio. It’s late. Let’s go home.
Where’s Romeo?
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Mercutio
I saw him a few minutes ago. Romeo! Romeo!
Come on, forget about Rosaline! (He laughs.)
Forget about love! Come with us!
They leave, then Romeo comes out.
Romeo
It’s easy for him to laugh – he’s never been
in love. I must be near Juliet. I love her.
Juliet opens a window and looks out.
But look! What light is that? It is the east, and
Juliet is the sun! (He hides.)
Juliet Oh, Romeo! What’s in a name? You are a
Montague and I am a Capulet. They’re just
names, they don’t mean anything. Why are our
families enemies? I love you, and that’s the only
thing that matters.
Romeo You’re right, Juliet. (He comes out again.)
Nothing else is important. Call me love,
not Romeo.
Juliet I know that voice. Romeo! Why did you come 20
here? If my cousin finds you here, he’ll kill you.
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10
15
Romeo It’s love that brings me here. I am not afraid of
Capulet swords. I think nothing of the danger, if
you really love me.
Juliet Romeo – you’ve already heard me say it – I love 25
you. Do you love me? Perhaps I love you too
much. Perhaps it’s wrong to say so openly
that I love you…
Romeo Lady, I love you and I will always love you. Tell
me, when can we be together – together for the 30
rest of our lives?
The Nurse calls out from inside the house.
Juliet Oh, Romeo – I must go. Listen. If you really want
to marry me, I’ll send my Nurse to you tomorrow.
Give her a message for me. Tell me when and 35
where to meet you, and I’ll follow you, my lord,
anywhere in the world. Good night, my love.
Romeo Good night, sweet Juliet. (Juliet closes the
window and goes inside.) I must talk to the
priest, Father Lawrence. I’ll ask him to marry us, 40
secretly, without telling our families.
Taken from Romeo and Juliet, Oxford Bookworms Playscripts.
2Read the extract again and decide if each statement is correct or incorrect.
Tick 4 YES (Correct) or NO (Incorrect).
YES
Correct
1 Romeo hides from Benvolio and Mercutio.
2 Juliet says that her love is more important than family disagreements.
3 Romeo is Juliet’s cousin.
4 By visiting Juliet, Romeo is putting himself in danger.
5 Romeo and Juliet are going to arrange a meeting the next day.
6 Romeo intends to tell his parents that he wants to marry Juliet.
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NO
Incorrect
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Extension • Units
Master
9 –12
Reading
P
Read the text about the sport of canyoning and answer the question.
Do you have to have special skills to do this sport?
CANYONING
adventures in the
French Pyrenees
Half Day £30.00 per person
(includes local transport and equipment
hire)
Canyoning
adventures in the French Pyrenees
Price guide Half Day £30.00 per person
Whole Day £35.00 per person
(includes local transport and equipment hire)
(includes local transport and equipment hire)
What is Canyoning?
What should I bring?
Canyoning is for people who want
excitement! If you’ve ever looked down from
a high bridge and admired the rushing water and
the rocks below, then imagine what it would be
like to be down there in the river, following it
towards the sea. Canyoning is the art of moving
down and along a mountain river by any means
possible. Sometimes you walk in the water, sometimes you climb down rocks, and sometimes you
swim or use an inflatable dinghy.
We provide you with a neoprene suit to keep
you warm in the water. As well as this, you
should bring trainers or tennis shoes with
good soles. They will get wet and dirty, so don’t
bring designer gear! You should also bring a
swimming costume and a small rucksack. Waterproof boxes are available for sandwiches and
personal possessions like keys and money.
Do I need to be experienced?
All mountain sports have an element of risk,
but this is minimised if you have the right
equipment and a knowledgeable leader.
Our canyoning trips are led by qualified guides.
The area we visit is very varied – some sections
are steep and difficult, while others are relatively
gentle. It’s not unusual to see eight-year-old
children on our easier trips! Your guide will start
at a level that is appropriate for you, and we
always make absolute beginners feel welcome.
Is it dangerous?
Our holidays are for beginners or people with
not much experience. You don’t have to be
very fit or athletic to enjoy canyoning, but you
must be a good swimmer and enjoy being in
the water. Come and join one of our canyoning
trips and enjoy the excitement of this new and
fascinating sport. Discover the secret world of
mountain pools and caves which you can’t get
to on foot.
2Read the text again. Choose the correct answer: a, b, c or d.
1 This text is taken from
a a guidebook about France.
b an encyclopaedia.
c an action holiday brochure.
d a sports magazine.
4 You should bring
a waterproof boxes.
b a special suit so you don’t feel cold.
c designer trainers.
d a swimming costume.
2 You do this sport
a in the mountains.
b at the seaside.
c in the city.
dalone.
5Canyoning
a is extremely risky.
b is too risky for children.
c can be risky.
d is not at all risky.
3 To join these trips you must
a have a lot of experience.
b be confident in the water.
c be very sporty and fit.
d know how to use a dinghy.
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Writing
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Read the paragraphs which tell the story of Romeo and Juliet.
Put them in the correct order. Write 1, 2, etc., in the spaces.
The Story of Romeo and Juliet
a
After the party, Romeo and Juliet discover that
their families are enemies.
b
Juliet wakes up to find Romeo dead and kills
herself with his dagger. The Montague and
Capulet families agree to end their war now
that their children are both dead.
c
Romeo goes to see Friar Lawrence, who agrees
to marry them as it may help end the war
between their families. Romeo and Juliet meet
at the Friar’s cell, and they are married in
secret.
d
At the same time as Romeo tells Benvolio about
Rosaline, Lady Capulet tells Juliet that she must
marry Paris and that there will be a big party to
celebrate this. Romeo decides to go to the party
to see Rosaline, but while he is there, he meets
and falls in love with Juliet.
e
The day after they get married, Romeo’s friend,
Mercutio has a fight with Juliet’s cousin, Tybalt.
Romeo arrives and tries to stop it, but Tybalt
kills Mercutio. This makes Romeo angry and
he kills Tybalt. Romeo, now a murderer, has to
leave Verona.
f
Even though Romeo has just discovered their
families are enemies, he visits Juliet at her
house. They declare their love for each other
and decide to get married.
g
Romeo leaves Verona and Paris, a friend of the
Prince, announces he will marry Juliet. Juliet
says she will kill herself rather than marry
Paris. Friar Lawrence gives her a special drug
which will make her seem dead for forty-eight
hours. The Friar writes to Romeo to tell him the
plan, but the message doesn’t get to him.
h
1
The play begins with a fight between servants of
two important families, the Montagues and the
Capulets. After the fight, Romeo tells his cousin,
Benvolio, that he is in love with Rosaline.
i
When Romeo arrives at Juliet’s tomb, Paris is
there. They fight and Romeo kills Paris. Romeo
thinks Juliet is dead, and poisons himself.
j
While the Friar is writing to Romeo, Juliet
takes the drug and her family think that she is
dead. Romeo hears the news of Juliet’s death
and buys poison. He intends to kill himself on
Juliet’s tomb.
2Now write the story of the play in 100 words.
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9 –12
Writing
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Read the text about canyoning on page 29 again.
Write a similar article about one of the sports listed below.
Use the information given.
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FREE CLIMBING
What you do: you climb with a minimum of equipment.
Where you do it: in a gym or in the mountains
Experience: not needed, but you mustn’t be afraid of heights; beginners start in a gym.
Danger element: can be dangerous in the mountains,
but you will have a qualified instructor
and safety equipment. But it’s exciting.
Equipment: you bring warm, comfortable clothes
we provide special shoes, ropes and other
safety gear
The cost: courses £45–£100 per day
SCUBA-DIVING
What you do:you swim under the sea to look at sea life or ship wrecks
Where you do it: in lakes or in the sea, best in warm water
Experience: not needed, but you must be able to swim
and you must do a full training course before
going in the water
Danger element:difficult in rough seas, good equipment essential
Equipment: you bring nothing
we provide wet suit and diving equipment
The cost: week’s course £550
PARAGLIDING
What you do:you fly with a special parachute from the tops of hills and mountains
Where you do it: anywhere hilly or mountainous
Experience: not needed, but you mustn’t be afraid of flying
Danger element:can be dangerous, if weather is bad and the wind strong, but you will have a
qualified instructor and safety equipment
Equipment: you bring warm, comfortable clothes
we provide helmet, safety gear, parachute
The cost: complete course £500–£700
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Extension
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Speaking
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In pairs. Student A: describe your photo to Student B.
Student B: describe your photo to Student A.
2In pairs. Have you ever tried these sports? Discuss which sport you think you would prefer and why.
Photo A
Photo B
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Speaking
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In pairs. Ask and answer the questions in the quiz.
Will you live happily ever after?
Answer the questions and find out if you are likely to have a happy married life with
the person who is right for you.
1 Do you think you are romantic? Yes/No
2 Which is more important to you in a
partner? A looks  B personality
7 What do you think is the best age to
get married?
A 17–20  B 21–30  C 30+
3 Do you think that single people enjoy
themselves more? Yes/No
8 Is faithfulness necessary for a happy
relationship? Yes/No
4 How many times have you fallen in love?
9 Do you believe that there isonly one true
love in a person’s life? Yes/No
A never  B 1–3 times  C 3+ times
5 Do you believe in marriage? Yes/No
10Do you believe in eternal love? Yes/No
6 Do you think you will get married
one day? Yes/No
Now check your scores at the bottom of the page
2In pairs. Ask and answer these questions.
• Do you think the quiz gives accurate results?
• What do you look for in a partner?
• Decide together the three most important characteristics your partner should have.
YOUR SCORE:
1 Yes 5 points
2 A 2 points
3 Yes 2 points
4 A 2 points
5 Yes 5 points
No
B
No
B
No
2 points
5 points
5 points
5 points
2 points
 
6 Yes
 7 A
 8 Yes
 9 Yes
10 Yes
C3 points
20–24 points
You aren’t very likely to get married because
you prefer the single life. You prefer to have
fun on your own. But is this what you
really want?
5 points
2 points
5 points
2 points
2 points
No
B
No
No
No
2 points
3 points
2 points
5 points
5 points
C5 points
40–50 points
Wow! You’re going to have a very happy life
with your partner. You’re realistic and you have
a mature and sensible attitude to relationships.
25–39 points
Not bad! Your idea of love and relationships
is sometimes a little unrealistic, but you’ll
probably find the right person one day.
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