There are ten units in the Student's Book. Each unit is divided into five sections (A-E) with
a Vocabulary insight page and a Review. After every two units there is a Cumulative review. At
the back of the book there is a ten-page Vocabulary bank. Lesson A: Reading and vocabulary
Every unit begins with a Reading and Vocabulary lesson which introduces the topic of the unit
in an information-rich text. The reading text also contextualizes two vocabulary sets which are
recycled through the rest of the unit. One of these is a Vocabulary insight ( V insight) set
which explores language in greater depth. These lessons always begin with a speaking task which
gets students thinking about the topic of the unit and expressing their own ideas. At the end
of the lesson another speaking task allows students to react to the text and demonstrate their
understanding of the issues raised. Lesson B: Grammar and listening Lesson B picks up
on the grammatical structures that students met but may not have recognized in the reading
text in section A. the guided discovery approach to grammar ensures that students actively
engage with the new language. Students analyse examples complete rules or answer questions
about the grammar which helps them to focus on the new structures their meaning and use. A
final speaking activity allows students to use the new language in a personalized and
productive way. Lesson C: Listening speaking and vocabulary Lesson C offers students
opportunities to practise the grammar and vocabulary from the previous sections. Listening
activities contexualize a new vocabulary set which is recycled through the rest of the unit.
Students are encouraged to react to the topic of the listening and exchange ideas and opinions.
This lesson also presents functional language through several model dialogues as well as
controlled and free practice. Lesson D: Culture vocabulary and grammar Lesson D
introduces students to the culture of the English-speaking world through a text on the customs
traditions and history of English-speaking countries. There is always a cultural comparison
element which encourages students to think about similarities and differences with their own
culture. Lesson E: Writing section E always presents a model text which students
analyze for the language structure and format used. There is a always a writing strategy box
on these pages which develops key elements of the writing process for example planning
brainstorming deciding on register etc. These pages also include a step-by-step writing guide
which takes students through the process of generating ideas planning writing and checking
their work. The writing task lets students use the language taught throughout the unit in a
personalized productive and creative way. Vocabulary insight This page raises
awareness of how language works by developing a deeper understanding of a language point
introduced earlier in the unit. There are also activities which build students' study skills
including ways of recording vocabulary using a dictionary or a thesaurus. Through a series of
strategies students learn how to use reference sources that can help them with their learning
now and in their future life. Review The review gives students another opportunity to
recycle and check how well they know the vocabulary and grammar they have learned in the unit.
Students get marks for every completed review so it is easy to monitor progress through the
book. Cumulative review There is a two-page cumulative review at the end of every two
units. This reviews key language and skills from the Student's Book up to that point through a
series of skills-based tasks. Each Cumulative review includes listening speaking reading use
of English and writing exercises. Vocabulary bank There are two cross-references to
the Vocabulary bank from each unit. Each Vocabulary bank presents and practises two vocabulary
sets that are topically related to the unit.
