1. Look back at the images at the start of this unit (page 325). (a) Do you think they represent the theme well? (b) Are there any images that you would add to represent this theme? 2. Fill in the unit review on pages 90–91 of your Portfolio.
Language skills
1. In the final song of the unit, the speaker says that ‘the answer is blowin’ in the wind’. What is the word ‘blowing’ an example of?
2. Write out the following sentences in your copies, filling in the gaps with an appropriate conjunction. (a) This is the hotel ________ we stayed the last time we were here. (b) Deirdre is such a strong leader _________ everyone looks up to her. (c) She has not finished her homework ___________ she should have. (d) I would have been here sooner _______ I could not get a parking space.
Oral assessment
1. Organise a class debate on the following motion: This house believes that using social media is the best way to deal with the challenges facing young people today.
2. Make a presentation to your class on a personal challenge that you faced in your life. You may wish to discuss:
what the challenge was how you dealt with it what you learned from it.
3. In small groups, write a script for a short play or film on the topic of equality, then perform your play or record your film.
Written assessment
1. (a) Write a feature article for a popular magazine on the challenges facing young people today in the space provided on pages 92–93 of your Portfolio.
(b) Redraft your feature article in the space provided on pages 126–127 of your Portfolio. Exam skills
1. Choose a character from a novel or short story that you have studied who faces some sort of challenge. (a) Name the novel or short story, the author and the character. (b) Describe the challenge that the character faces. (c) Explain how the character succeeded or failed in overcoming this challenge. Write your answer in the space provided on pages 145–146 of your Portfolio.
