1 Our Earth TopicThe natural and man-made world VocabularyNatural wonders; engineering feats FunctionsOffering another opinion Lesson AListening & Speaking The world Vocabulary Link: Natural wonders Listening: Activities 1-5 Pronunciation: Similar stress patterns Speaking & Communication: Activities 1-2 Lesson B Global Viewpoints: Natural wonders Man-made structures City Living: I love skyscrapers!
2 Technology Today TopicModern technology VocabularyComputer words; describing products FunctionsShowing interest Lesson AListening and Speaking Computers are everywhere. Vocabulary Link: Computer words Listening: Activities 1-5 Pronunciation: Pronunciation of s in used to and use/used Speaking & Communication: Activities 1-2 LessonBVideo Course Modern technology Global Viewpoints: Technology today City Living: The first word processor
3 Newspapers and the News TopicNews, newspapers, and journalism VocabularyPeople who bring us news; newspapers FunctionsAsking about identity Lesson AListening& Speaking The people behind the news Vocabulary Link: Newsmakers Listening: Activities 1-5 Pronunciation: Identifying unclear vowels Speaking & Communication: Activities 1-2 Lesson BVideo Course In the news Global Viewpoints: Jobs in the news News sources City Living: What are you waiting for?
4 The World of Work TopicJobs and occupations VocabularyJob qualities; two-word jobs FunctionsAsking about ability Lesson AListening and Speaking Work history Vocabulary Link: Job q ual ities Listening: Activities 1-5 Pronunciation: Reduced for in time expressions Speaking & Communication: Activities 1-2 Lesson BVideo Course Dream jobs Global Viewpoints: What do you do? Dream jobs City Living: The big job interview
5 Big Business TopicInternational businesses; advertising VocabularyDescribing companies; ways of advertising FunctionsTalking about approximate amounts Lesson AListening and Speaking Success stories Vocabulary Link: International companies Listening: Activities 1-5 Pronunciation: Stress on nouns and verbs with the same spelling Speaking & Communication: Activities 1-2 Lesson BVideo Course Big business Global Viewpoints: Companies and advertising City Living: "Furniture Showroom" —— Take one
6 Wealth TopicWealthy lifestyles and striking it rich VocabularyThe life of luxury FunctionsExpressing sympathy; expressing wishes Lesson AListening and Speaking Having it all Vocabulary Link: The life of luxury Listening: Activities 1-5 Pronunciation: Linking the same consonant sound Speaking & Communication: Activities 1-2 Lesson BVideo Course Striking it rich Global Viewpoints: I wish Striking it rich City Living: Mike's Uncle Max
7 Social Issues TopicLocal and global issues VocabularyCommunity issues; world pro'blems FunctionsMaking a complaint / asking for help; agreeing and disagreeing Lesson AListening and Speaking In my community Vocabulary Link: Community issues Listening: Activities 1-5 Pronunciation: Emphatic stress Speaking & Communication: Activities 1-2 Lesson BVideo Course Community issues Global Viewpoints: In my community Global issues City Living: What do you think of New York?
8 Honestly Speaking TopicLying, truth, and trust VocabularyIs lying ever OK? FunctionsGiving direct advice; asking for opinion Lesson AListening and Speaking To tell the truth Vocabulary Link: Is lying ever OK? Listening: Activities 1-5 Pronunciation: Rising intonation to show surprise Speaking & Communication: Activities 1-2 Lesson BVideo Course Honesty isthe best policy. Global Viewpoints: Lies, lies, lies! City Living: Honesty is the best policy. Review: Units 1-4Testing Your Listening Comprehension Review: Units 5-8Testing Your Listening Comprehension
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