When reading statistical information in a chart , try to state the information in
sentences .
A. Practice. Answer the questions, according to the information in the chart on page 58.
1. Which city is currently the third largest city in the world? _____
2. Which city is predicted to become the second biggest city in the world? _____
3. Which city had more than twenty million people in the twentieth century? _____
4. Which two cities are predicted to show the least growth between 1996 and 2015? _____ and _____
5. Which city is predicted to show the most growth between 1996 and 2015? _____
6. Which cities are predicted to no longer be among the top ten largest cities of the world? _____,
_____, and _____
7. Which city is predicted not to change its place among the top ten cities of the world? _____
B. Practice. Now, in your own words, write some statements about the information in the chart.
Examples:
Mumbai is predicted to become the second largest city in the world in 2015.
Seoul will no longer be among the top ten largest cities in 2015.
1. _____________________________________
2. _____________________________________
3. _____________________________________
4. _____________________________________
5. _____________________________________
6. _____________________________________
Vocabulary-Building Strategies
(Unit 6, page 66: Vocabulary; Use after Exercise B)
Elaborating When you elaborate, you use new vocabulary words to further describe something you
know. Taking a few minutes to elaborate with new vocabulary items will help you better
remember them.
Practice. Complete the word web a poodle with new vocabulary from the lists below that you associate
with this animal. Add other adjectives you know. Then create word webs for the other animals. Use the back of this page if needed.
vocabulary-Building Strategies
(Unit 6, page 65: Vocabulary; Use after Exercise E)
Classifying
Classify words you already know with new vocabulary you are learning. Taking a few
minutes to classify words will help you better understand and remember new vocabulary .
Practice. Work with a partner or in a small group. For each category below, write the names of several
animals that are used for that purpose. Use a dictionary if needed.
killed for their hides and fur
used for medical research
kept in zoos
trained to perform in ci rcuses
slaughtered for food
trained for f ight ing
used for racing
trained to help people with disabilities
Idea. Try classifying words you already know with ideas you learn in other units.
Vocabulary-Building Strategies
(Unit 5, page 53: Word Skills; Use after Exercise E)
Grouping by prefix
Grouping is a helpful vocabulary -building technique. You can group words by meaning
or by par t of speech. You can also group words by common pref ix. Gro uping the words ,
along wi th writing them in charts , will help you better remember them.
Practice. Group the words below by negative prefix. Write each under the correct heading in the chart.
Adjectives that can take negative prefixes
acceptable
considerate
respectful
responsible
appropriate
proper
honest
imaginable
mature
polite
pleasant
excusable
courteous
rational
dis- im- in- ir - un-
Idea. Try grouping words in later units by meaning, part of speech, prefixes, or suffixes.
Vocabulary-Building Strategies
(Unit 4, page 46: Word Skills; Use after Exercise A)
Diagramming When you learn a new prefix or suffix, make a word web diagram to create a mental set of
words . Spending a few minutes to create a diagram with definitions will help you expand
your vocabulary .
Practice. Write words that begin with the prefix self- in the empty ovals. Include the part of speech. Then
write definitions of the words in the ovals.
self - prefix
by oneself or by itself;
done by or to oneself
or itself
self-esteem n.
the attitude of
acceptance and
approval of oneself
self-
..............
Idea. You can diagram any new vocabulary that has some similarity. For example: adjectives, adverbs, car
words, technology words, etc.
Vocabulary-Building Strategies
(Unit 4 page 42: Vocabulary; Use after Exercise B)
Visualizing
When you visualize, you create a mental image. Take a few minutes to create visual
images you can associate with these vocabulary items. This will give you a visual
reference that will help you better learn and remember the vocabulary items.
Practice. Decide on one or more images suggested by the vocabulary items below. Write these
descriptive nouns and adjectives in the boxes. Then picture these images in your mind.
Attractive
fashionable / stylish
black silk
an Armani jacket
in style / trendy / hot
elegant / chic
striking
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Unattractive
old- fashioned / out of style
tacky
flashy
shocking
Idea. Create visual images for vocabulary you learn in later units.
A . The sentences below form a paragraph, but they’re out of order. Write “T” next to the
topic sentence, “S” next to each of the four supporting sentences, and “C” next to the concluding
sentence. Then put the sentences in order and rewrite the paragraph below.
____ 1. She took a night shift job so she didn’t have to do much work.
____ 2. Since they’re very intelligent, some figure out how to do less work.
____ 3. Very intelligent people, or “brains,” are sometimes lazy people.
____ 4. I had a friend who was a member of Mensa, an organization for people with high IQs.
____ 5. To sum up, sometimes intelligent people use their intelligence to get out of doing work.
____ 6. She could read novels most of the night and still get a paycheck.
B. Now put the sentences in order and rewrite the paragraph below.
A . Use these expressions to ask for and give examples during a discussion. Giving examples will make your
discussion richer and more detailed. Practice saying each.
Asking for examples (rising intonation) Giving examples rising or falling intonation For example? For instance? For example, . . . For instance Such as? Such as . . . Like
B. Pair Work. Take turns reading a statement as a conversation starter. Ask for and give examples for each.
There’s a lot of exciting new music these days.
There are some really annoying shows on TV these days.
There are some good restaurants around here.
There have been some interesting stories in the news recently.
I’ve seen some great movies recently.
There are some great museums in this town.
There are some great shows on TV these days.
There have been some depressing stories in the news lately.
There are a number of interesting things to do in this neighborhood.
I’ve read some really good books lately.
There are some nice shops downtown.
Your own idea:
C . Now practice asking for and giving examples as you do the Discussion Builder activities on page 23.
Showing interest and surprise
A. Use these expressions to show interest and surprise at what your partner is saying. Showing interest
and surprise will keep the conversation going. Practice saying each.
B. Pair Work . Student A reads the first conversation below, and Student B shows interest or surprise.
Change roles for the second conversation. Showing interest ( rising intonation)
Oh? Oh yeah? Really? Oh really? Is that right?
Showing surprise ( falling intonation)
No! Wow! Amazing
Unbelievable! Get out of here!
Conversation 1
A: I went to Fiji on vacation last year. It
really changed my perspective on life.
B: (Show interest.)
A: Yeah, most of the native Fijians live
together in small villages.
B: (Show interest.)
A: Yeah, and most of them don’t work.
Instead, they just sit around and talk
most of the day.
B: (Show interest or surprise.)
A: It’s true. They get fruit and vegetables
from the village garden, and they get
fish from the sea. They say they don’t
really need anything else.
B: (Show interest.)
A: So I decided to quit my job and move
to Fiji.
B: (Show interest or surprise.)
A: But then I changed my mind.
B: (Show interest.)
A: Yeah, I decided I would miss my
favorite TV shows too much.
B: (Show surprise.)
Conversation 2
B: There was a very strong earthquake a few
years ago when I was living abroad.
A: (Show interest.)
B: Yeah, it happened in the middle of the
night. I thought I was going to die.
A: (Show surprise.)
B: Yeah! The whole building shook and
everything fell off the walls.
A: (Show interest or surprise.)
B: Yeah, it was pretty scary. All my furniture
got knocked over, and everything fell out
the kitchen cabinets.
A: (Show interest or surprise.)
B: And I had an aquarium on the floor, and
the water and fish hit the ceiling and came
down on the other side of the room.
A: (Show surprise.)
B: I thought the building would break apart.
You could actually hear the concrete and
steel screaming as the building shook.
A: (Show surprise.)
B: Yeah. But then it was over. I’ll never take
mother nature for granted again.
C. Now practice showing interest and surprise as you do the Discussion Builder activities on page 11.
Practice. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F), based on the information
in the reading. Explain your answers.
25% __ 1. -of women don’t think they’re too fat. 40% __ 2. of girls aged nine or younger are not “happy with the way they are.” 20% __ 3. of girls who are ten are not on diets. __ 4. Over ten years ago, the number of cosmetic surgeries was half what it is today. 30% __ 5. of girls don’t want to look like an actress. __ 6. of girls have never tried to look like an actress.
Vocabulary-Building Strategies (Unit 1, page 6: Vocabulary; Use after Exercise B) Personalizing
When you personalize new vocabulary, you think about how it relates to you: your
experiences, people you know, or your environment . Taking a few minutes to make
connect ions between new vocabulary words and your own experience will help you better
remember the vocabulary.
Practice. For each vocabulary item, think of a person you know who matches that personality type. Think of
people you have known in the past and people you know now. You may also want to think of celebrities or
television, movie, or literary characters. Write a name below each vocabulary word. Then write the reason you
feel the vocabulary applies to that person. Tell a partner about your choices.
Positive Negative
a sweetheart a tyrant
Name: Name:
Reason: Reason:
a team player a workaholic
Name: Name:
Reason: Reason:
a brain a pain in the neck
Name: Name:
Reason: Reason:
a people person a wise guy
Name: Name:
Reason: Reason:
Idea. Review these vocabulary words and what you wrote tomorrow, then a few days later, then a week
later.
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