On Screen B1+ Unit 1

 1  Nick plays a lot of sports so he has a(n) ………………… build. 

Tina has pretty ………………… eyes and a(n) ………………… face. 

My sister’s baby is chubby with ………………… cheeks.

Monica has long ………………… hair

Mike has a(n) ………………… nose like his grandfather. 

After spending the summer at the beach, Jill has a(n) ………………… complexion

Kendra has big eyes and ………………… lips.

The first stage of life is ……………………. .

……………………. is a time when we play a lot.

Teenagers are in ……………………. 

Most people graduate from university in their early ……………………. 

……………………. is when most people start a family

The women of the tribe …….. fruit and berries.

Nature …….. the tribe with everything they need.

The Hazda tribe don’t …….. track of time.

The Hadza …….. the valley in search of food.

Joan has recently …….. the Yanomami tribe.

The tribe usually …….. their free time telling stories. 

'Tim is often unsure of himself and lacks self-confidence.”

You can always count on Mary to get the job done

“Tina likes being in charge and telling others what to do"

“Mike doesn’t seem to worry about anything,”

“Dan’s children always say please and thank you.”

“Lisa is always looking at herself in the mirror.”

............... terrible music! 

..............brave person he is!

............. lovely she sings!

............naughty the children are!

Lucy has …….. learnt to ride a bike.

Janice …….. her aunt at the restaurant later.

Jimmy is much …….. than his dad at tennis.

…….. beautiful dress you are wearing!

I …….. my grandparents every Saturday. 

I …….. to call Kate all day but I can’t reach her.

More teenagers should volunteer.

Don’t you agree that we should go abroad?

I think giving Mum some flowers is a great idea.

How do you feel about moving flats?

I don’t agree with that.

Try and exercise so you don’t build ……………… stress.

The tribe lives entirely ……………… the land

Nora was so upset after hearing the news that she broke ……………… 

You can count ……………… Jean to complete the report on time.

 The island of North Sentinel in the Andaman Islands of India has all the features of a tourist paradise, from white sandy beaches to lush green forests. However, this island’s inhabitants aren’t very welcoming to visitors. The people who live there are one of the last known tribes that have not made contact with the outside world, and they attack anyone who tries to approach the island. There are around 250 Sentinelese living on the island, mostly in groups of around 30-40, and they live very simple lives. They are hunter-gatherers and live off the land and sea by hunting, fishing and collecting wild plants. There is no evidence that they farm and they don’t seem to even know how to produce fire! They do, however, use simple tools like bows and spears. 

Scientists believe that the Sentinelese have lived on the island for approximately 60,000 years and since their language has no similarities with other tribes in the Andaman islands, it seems they have never had any significant contact with outsiders in all that time. This means that they are descendents of primitive stone-age tribes and this link to the past makes them very interesting to anthropologists, the scientists who study people and societies. 

It is very interesting, for example, to compare the Sentinelese with tribes from the other nearby Andaman Islands, who are generally living in modern society. For example, while the Sentinelese appear physically healthy and are thriving, some other Andaman tribes are on the verge of extinction, mainly due to contact with the outside world. This contact has resulted in widespread disease among tribes, and many of the areas where they lived have been destroyed by property developers from abroad. In fact, you could say that the Sentinelese’s aggressive behaviour towards strangers has probably saved them from extinction. 

Fortunately, the Indian government has understood this, and tries not to interfere with the island or its natives. There is even a law that states that it is illegal to travel to the island. So, other than occasionally monitoring the island from far away, no contact has occurred in recent years. What the future holds for the Sentinelese people is uncertain, but for now their home remains the forbidden island. 

What is the purpose of the text?

The island of North Sentinel in the Andaman Islands of India has all the features of a tourist paradise, from white sandy beaches to lush green forests. However, this island’s inhabitants aren’t very welcoming to visitors. The people who live there are one of the last known tribes that have not made contact with the outside world, and they attack anyone who tries to approach the island. There are around 250 Sentinelese living on the island, mostly in groups of around 30-40, and they live very simple lives. They are hunter-gatherers and live off the land and sea by hunting, fishing and collecting wild plants. There is no evidence that they farm and they don’t seem to even know how to produce fire! They do, however, use simple tools like bows and spears.

Scientists believe that the Sentinelese have lived on the island for approximately 60,000 years and since their language has no similarities with other tribes in the Andaman islands, it seems they have never had any significant contact with outsiders in all that time. This means that they are descendents of primitive stone-age tribes and this link to the past makes them very interesting to anthropologists, the scientists who study people and societies.

It is very interesting, for example, to compare the Sentinelese with tribes from the other nearby Andaman Islands, who are generally living in modern society. For example, while the Sentinelese appear physically healthy and are thriving, some other Andaman tribes are on the verge of extinction, mainly due to contact with the outside world. This contact has resulted in widespread disease among tribes, and many of the areas where they lived have been destroyed by property developers from abroad. In fact, you could say that the Sentinelese’s aggressive behaviour towards strangers has probably saved them from extinction.

Fortunately, the Indian government has understood this, and tries not to interfere with the island or its natives. There is even a law that states that it is illegal to travel to the island. So, other than occasionally monitoring the island from far away, no contact has occurred in recent years. What the future holds for the Sentinelese people is uncertain, but for now their home remains the forbidden island. 

What does the reader learn about the Sentinelese tribe from the text?

The island of North Sentinel in the Andaman Islands of India has all the features of a tourist paradise, from white sandy beaches to lush green forests. However, this island’s inhabitants aren’t very welcoming to visitors. The people who live there are one of the last known tribes that have not made contact with the outside world, and they attack anyone who tries to approach the island. There are around 250 Sentinelese living on the island, mostly in groups of around 30-40, and they live very simple lives. They are hunter-gatherers and live off the land and sea by hunting, fishing and collecting wild plants. There is no evidence that they farm and they don’t seem to even know how to produce fire! They do, however, use simple tools like bows and spears.

Scientists believe that the Sentinelese have lived on the island for approximately 60,000 years and since their language has no similarities with other tribes in the Andaman islands, it seems they have never had any significant contact with outsiders in all that time. This means that they are descendents of primitive stone-age tribes and this link to the past makes them very interesting to anthropologists, the scientists who study people and societies.

It is very interesting, for example, to compare the Sentinelese with tribes from the other nearby Andaman Islands, who are generally living in modern society. For example, while the Sentinelese appear physically healthy and are thriving, some other Andaman tribes are on the verge of extinction, mainly due to contact with the outside world. This contact has resulted in widespread disease among tribes, and many of the areas where they lived have been destroyed by property developers from abroad. In fact, you could say that the Sentinelese’s aggressive behaviour towards strangers has probably saved them from extinction.

Fortunately, the Indian government has understood this, and tries not to interfere with the island or its natives. There is even a law that states that it is illegal to travel to the island. So, other than occasionally monitoring the island from far away, no contact has occurred in recent years. What the future holds for the Sentinelese people is uncertain, but for now their home remains the forbidden island. 

Why are the Sentinelese important to scientists?