Using C21 C21 skills
Each section introduces and develops relevant C21 skills. These skills are flagged within the unit by C21 skills boxes, which name the C21 skill and sub-skill, and include a page reference to practice activities in the C21 skills pages at the end of the unit.
C21
STUDY SKILLS: Key words
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Practice activities from the C21 skills pages for the unit
Reference to practice activities in the C21 pages at the end of the unit
C21 skills area and sub-skill Unit 3
B STUDY SKILLS: KEY WORDS When we listen to or read a text, we look out for key words to understand the main message.
1 2 3.4 Listen to three short texts. Who are the speakers in each case? What is the situation?
3.4 Listen again. What are the key words that helped you understand? a The level of noise in the
is growing steadily. The two are coming out of the b c Now I’m increase the flavour. 3
Find a short text about a hotel or a place. Underline the key words and identify the main message. Present your findings to the class.
tunnel.
accommodation is at the front of the them together … I’ve also
. some garlic to C21 skills
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Slideshows
Some units (Units 2, 4, 6, 7 & 8) feature a slideshow relating to the themes explored in the previous two units. The audio commentary is at a higher level than other audio in the unit, so as to give you more challenging practice in listening for main ideas, rather than every detail. The listening activities and follow-up writing tasks encourage the sharing of ideas and collaboration.
6C
Will we ever live on Mars? Slideshow
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In pairs. You are going to watch a slideshow called Will we ever live on Mars? Look at the photos from the slideshow. What do they show? Share your ideas with another pair.
You watch each slideshow and share ideas about what you hear. 2
In groups. Think of 20 words you will hear in the slideshow. Write them in a word map. Then share your ideas with the class.
3 Watch the slideshow. Make notes. How many of the words from your word map did you hear? 4 Discuss in pairs.
Would you want to go on a trip to Mars? Why/Why not? Why do you think there was a disagreement about the number of people who applied for the Mars One project?
5 Think about future human colonies. Do some research on the internet and make notes.
Where will humans live in 200 years? Under the sea? On the Moon? In space? In 1,000-storey skyscrapers? On planets far away? How will we live there? What technology will we need?
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You are going to write a description (300-400 words) of a future human colony.
Step 1 Use your notes from 5 to make a mind map. Step 2 Plan your description and then draft it. Step 3 Share your draft with your partner.
Step 4 Complete your draft considering your partner’s suggestions.
88 English for the 21st Century • Unit 6 FOCUS Expression Writing a description of the future
• Use will and won’t to talk about the future a long way from now.
• Remember to include where, when, who and why. Include lots of detail.
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• Use your imagination! Make your description personal for you. The future is yours!
You discuss questions raised in the slideshow in pairs or small groups and share your ideas with the class.
You study photos from each slideshow to predict what the slideshow is about, and the key words you’ll hear.
If you have difficulty following the slideshows, you can switch on subtitles, or pause and play back parts of the slideshow. There is also a button that takes you to five interactive exercises. Try these exercises after class to review the slideshow and check how much you now understand.
10 English for the 21st Century • Using C21
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