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Teacher’s Book Virginia Evans Jenny Dooley Olga Podolyako Julia Vaulina Published by Express Publishing Liberty House, New Greenham Park, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 6HW Tel.: (0044) 1635 817 363 Fax: (0044) 1635 817 463 e-mail: [email protected] http://www.expresspublishing.co.uk © Virginia Evans ― Jenny Dooley ― Olga Podolyako ― Julia Vaulina, 2007 Design and illustration © Express Publishing, 2007 First published 2007 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: Contents Introduction ................................................................................................ p. 4 Module 1 ................................................................................................. p. 12 Module 2 ................................................................................................. p. 25 Module 3 ................................................................................................. p. 38 Module 4 ................................................................................................. p. 52 Module 5 ................................................................................................. p. 65 Module 6 ................................................................................................. p. 79 Module 7 ................................................................................................. p. 93 Module 8 ................................................................................................. p. 106 Module 9 ................................................................................................. p. 120 Module 10 ................................................................................................. p. 134 Songsheets ................................................................................................. p. 149 Tapescripts ................................................................................................. p. 153 Evaluations ................................................................................................. p. 157 Workbook Key .............................................................................................. p. 169 Workbook Tapescripts .................................................................................... p. 178 3 Introduction Spotlight 7 is an English course based on the Workbook Common European Framework of Reference and The Workbook is in full colour. designed for A2+ level students. The Workbook contains units corresponding to According to the Common European Framework of those in the Student’s Book. It can be used either Reference, students who have completed level A2 in class or for homework upon completion of the are able to understand straightforward texts related relevant unit in the Student’s Book. It aims to to their fields of interest and follow clear speech in consolidate the language presented in the everyday conversation. They can also pass on Student’s Book through a variety of exercises, routine factual information, state reasons for incorporating all four skills. actions and describe dreams, hopes and ambitions. My Language Portfolio Spotlight 7 develops all four skills (listening, My Language Portfolio contains material to be used speaking, reading and writing) through a variety of in a variety of tactile tasks throughout the course. communicative tasks, and systematically recycles This material is printed on pages which students key language items. Above all, it is designed to may then cut out and file in their individual promote active (activating all new vocabulary and Language Portfolios (see Students’ Language structures in meaningful, everyday situations), Portfolios). holistic (encouraging the creative collective use of students’ brains as well as the linguistic analytical Teacher’s Book use of their brains) and humanistic (acquiring and The Teacher’s Book contains detailed Teacher’s practising language through pleasant tasks and notes, which provide: topics, paying attention to their needs, feelings ñ objectives of each unit in a clear and concise and desires) learning. way ñ step-by-step lesson plans and suggestions on The coursebook consists of a starter unit as well as how to present the material ten modules of four lessons each. Each module is ñ a full Key to the exercises in the Student’s Book designed to be taught in four 50-minute lessons. and Workbook There is also an English in Use, an Extensive ñ tapescripts of all listening material Reading as well as a Progress Check section at the ñ Synergy that helps students revise what they end of each module. learned in each lesson in terms of vocabulary, grammar instructions, useful phrases, etc. COURSE COMPONENTS Student’s Book Class Audio CDs or Cassettes The Student’s Book is the main component of the The Class Audio CDs or Cassettes contain all the course. Each module is based on a single theme recorded material which accompanies the course. and the topics covered are of general interest. All modules follow the same basic structure (see Elements of a Module). 4 Student’s Audio CD or Cassette Specific exercises and activities methodically The Student’s Audio CD or Cassette contains the reinforce students’ understanding and mastery of recorded dialogues and the main texts in the each item. There is a Grammar Reference Section at Student’s Book, and may be used for the purposes the back of the Student’s Book which offers detailed of homework, preparation and practice. explanation of each grammar point and also contains Grammar Practice to help students consolidate their ELEMENTS OF A MODULE understanding and use of the grammar. Each four-lesson module starts with a module presentation page to familiarise students with the Listening language and patterns in the module. The module Students develop their listening skills through a presentation pages also whet students’ appetites variety of tasks which employ the vocabulary and by familiarising them with some of the text types, grammar practised in the module in realistic pictures and activities found in the coming module. contexts. This reinforces students’ understanding Each module contains the sections described below. of the language taught in the module. Many tasks included in the Student’s Book are multi-sensory, Vocabulary enabling students to practise all four language Vocabulary is introduced in a functional and skills as they complete the task. meaningful context, and is practised through a variety of exercises such as picture-word Speaking association and completing set phrases in order to Controlled speaking activities have been carefully help students use everyday English correctly. designed to allow students guided practice before leading them to less structured speaking activities. Reading Dialogues Pronunciation In each module there is a situational dialogue set Pronunciation activities help students to recognise in an everyday context in order to familiarise the various sounds of the English language, students with natural language. This dialogue also distinguish between them and reproduce them presents useful expressions so that students can correctly. practise everyday English. Everyday English Texts These sections provide practice in real-life Throughout each module there is a wide variety of communication skills and promote active learning. reading texts such as e-mail, text messages, Standard expressions and language structures letters, articles, poems, etc, which allow skills associated with realistic situations are presented such as reading for gist and reading for specific through everyday situations and students are given information to be systematically practised. the opportunity to fully activate the language taught. Grammar The grammar items taught in each module are first presented in context, then highlighted and clarified by means of clear, concise theory boxes. 5 Songs At the end of each module in the Student’s Book There are song sheets at the back of the Student’s there is an English in Use and an Extensive Reading Book containing songs connected to the theme of section and a Progress Check section. the modules as well as related tasks. Listening to lively, high quality songs is a humanistic activity Culture Corner section which lowers the students’ affective filters and In these interesting and informative pages, allows them to absorb language more easily. students are provided with cultural information and read about aspects of English speaking Games countries which are thematically linked to the These sections use the format of a team competition module. The section also contains related tasks to consolidate the learning of vocabulary, and creative projects, such as making a poster, expressions and grammar presented in the module. which give students the chance to process the Games enable students to use new language in an information they have learnt and compare it to the enjoyable way and promote humanistic learning. culture of their own country. Study Skills English in Use section Brief tips, explanations and reminders, at various This section enables students to familiarise points throughout each module, help students to themselves with everyday English through develop strategies which improve holistic learning functional dialogues in