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00 City Stars 6 Ts Contents.Qxp 00 City Stars 6 Ts Contents 6/6/17 12:53 PM Page 1 00 City Stars 6 Ts_Contents.qxp_00 City Stars 6 Ts_Contents 6/6/17 12:53 PM Page 1 Teacher’s Book Virginia Evans – Jenny Dooley Ksenia Baranova – Victoria Kopylova – Radislav Millrood 00 City Stars 6 Ts_Contents.qxp_00 City Stars 6 Ts_Contents 6/6/17 12:53 PM Page 2 Published by Express Publishing Liberty House, Greenham Business Park, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 6HW, United Kingdom Tel.: (0044) 1635 817 363 Fax: (0044) 1635 817 463 email: [email protected] www.expresspublishing.co.uk © Virginia Evans – Jenny Dooley – Ksenia Baranova – Victoria Kopylova – Radislav Millrood 2017 Design and Illustration © Express Publishing, 2017 First published in this edition 2017 Made in EU All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publishers. This book is not meant to be changed in any way. ISBN 00 City Stars 6 Ts_Contents.qxp_00 City Stars 6 Ts_Contents 6/6/17 12:53 PM Page 3 Contents Introduction to the Teacher .............................................................................................................. p. 4 Starter ................................................................................................................................................. p. 8 Module 1 ............................................................................................................................................. p. 10 Module 2 ............................................................................................................................................. p. 28 Module 3 ............................................................................................................................................. p. 45 Module 4 ............................................................................................................................................. p. 64 Module 5 .............................................................................................................................................. p. 82 Module 6 .............................................................................................................................................. p. 100 Language Review Key ........................................................................................................................ p. 118 Revision Key ........................................................................................................................................ p. 122 Writing Bank Key ............................................................................................................................... p. 125 Word Formation Key .......................................................................................................................... p. 126 Key Word Transformations Key ........................................................................................................ p. 126 Student’s Book Audioscripts ............................................................................................................. p. 127 Evaluations ......................................................................................................................................... p. 133 3 01 City Stars 6 Ts_Intro.qxp_01 City Stars 6 Ts_Intro 6/6/17 12:54 PM Page 4 Introduction to the Teacher City Stars 6 is a modular secondary-level course which helps Ss remember vocabulary items as parts for learners studying British English at pre- of set expressions. (See Student’s Book Ex. 5, p. 21) intermediate level. It allows a flexibility of approach which makes it suitable for classes of all Grammar kinds, including large or mixed ability classes. • The grammar items of each module are presented by means of clear and concise theory boxes. City Stars 6 consists of six modules. Each module • Grammar exercises and activities reinforce consists of nine units plus Language Review, Ss’ understanding of these items. There is also Revision and Skills sections. a Grammar Reference section at the back of the Student’s Book that offers more details. COURSE COMPONENTS Student’s Book Listening tasks and Speaking practice The Student’s Book is the main component of the • Ss can develop their listening skills through a course. Each module is based on a single theme variety of tasks. These tasks employ the and the topics covered are of general interest. All vocabulary and grammar practised in each modules follow the same basic structure (see module, in this way reinforcing understanding Elements of the Coursebook). of the language taught in the module. • Controlled speaking activities have been Teacher’s Book carefully designed to allow Ss guided practice The Teacher’s Book contains Teacher's Notes which before leading them to freer speaking activities. provide step-by-step lesson plans and suggestions about how to present the material. This book also Pronunciation/Intonation includes a complete Key to the exercises in the Pronunciation activities help Ss recognise sounds Student’s Book and the audioscripts of the listening and reproduce them correctly. Intonation activities material. help Ss improve their intonation patterns. Class Audio CDs Everyday English The Class Audio CDs contain all the recorded These sections provide practice in real-life material which accompanies the course. This communication. Standard expressions and language includes the dialogues and texts in the Listening structures associated with realistic situations are and Reading sections, as well as model dialogues, extensively practised. Pronunciation/Intonation section, and the material for all listening tasks. Study Skills Brief tips, explanations, and reminders at various Student’s Audio CD points throughout each module help Ss develop The S’s Audio CD contains the main texts or model strategies which improve holistic learning skills dialogues in the Reading sections of the Student’s and enable Ss to become autonomous learners of Book and the Pronunciation/Intonation tasks for the English language. the purposes of homework and preparation. Writing Bank ELEMENTS OF THE COURSEBOOK This section provides preparation of the writing Each module begins with a modular spread that task types as they are presented in the Student’s contains: a brief overview of what will be covered Book. It contains theory, plans, full-length model in the module, pictures and words/phrases related compositions and useful language to help Ss to the theme of the module, and exercises to produce successful pieces of writing. practice the vocabulary presented. Reading texts Each module contains the following sections: These texts or situational dialogues practise specific reading skills such as skimming, scanning, intensive Vocabulary reading for specific purposes, understanding text Pictures are employed to introduce Ss to the structure, and so on. The texts are usually exploited vocabulary of each module. Vocabulary is practised in four stages: through various types of exercises. A particular • a warm-up activity to intrigue students feature of the book is the teaching of collocations, 4 01 City Stars 6 Ts_Intro.qxp_01 City Stars 6 Ts_Intro 6/6/17 12:54 PM Page 5 • top-down activities (scanning and reading for mastered, rather than in isolation. In the Revision gist) sections, a grading scheme allows Ss to evaluate • bottom-up activities (reading for detailed their progress and identify their weaknesses. The understanding) objectives of the module and the Ss’ achievements • oral reproduction (Ss outline the main points are clearly stated at the end of each Revision section. of the text) Grammar Reference section Writing This section offers full explanations and review of The writing sections have been carefully designed the grammar structures presented throughout to ensure that Ss systematically develop their the book. It can be used both in class and at writing skills. home to reinforce the grammar being taught. • A model text is presented and thoroughly analysed, and guided practice of the language American English – British English Guide to be used is provided. An American English – British English Guide • The final task is based on the model text and outlines and highlights differences between the follows the detailed plan provided. two main international varieties of English. • All writing activities are based on realistic types and styles of writing such as letters, Irregular Verbs emails, descriptions, postcards and reviews. This provides students with a quick reference list for verb forms they might be unsure of at times. Culture Corner & Curricular sections Each module contains a Culture Corner and a Word List Curricular section. A complete Word List contains the new vocabulary • In each Culture Corner, Ss are provided with presented in each unit, listed alphabetically, with a culture information and read about aspects of phonetic transcription of each word. English-speaking countries that are thematically linked to the module. Ss are given the chance to SUGGESTED TEACHING TECHNIQUES process the information they have learnt and A Presenting new vocabulary compare it to the culture of their own country. Much of the new vocabulary in City Stars 6 is • Each Curricular enables Ss to link the themes presented through pictures. Ss are asked to of the module to a subject from their school match the pictures to listed words/phrases. (See curriculum, thus helping them
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