[Features]

+ Student Book

• Limited key vocabulary in each unit which increases in number for upper level books

• Informative reading passage structured in familiar organizational patterns

• Writing-based comprehension questions to develop learners’ skills

+ Workbook

• A variety of vocabulary exercises alternating throughout each book

• Additional comprehension check to reinforce vocabulary acquisition and general understanding

• Dictation activities to build students’ listening skills

[Unit Structure]

+ Student Book

• Warm-Up: Two content-specific questions designed to stimulate interest and discussion

• Vocabulary Preview: Matching exercise with key vocabulary defined

• Reading Passage: Carefully graded passages with suggested time limits at the end of each

• Comprehension Check: Five multiple choice questions focusing on specific details of the passage

• Summary: Fill in the blank activity further checking students’ understanding

• Writing: Comprehension-style questions allowing students to answer in their own words

• Think & Write (at end of Student Book): Review of each unit

+ Workbook

• Vocabulary Practice: Alternating puzzle and multiple choice questions reinforcing vocabulary

• Comprehension Check: Complete the sentence activity targeting used vocabulary and true or false questions checking the understanding of significant details

• Dictation: Fill in the blank activity enabling students to further develop their listening skills