Select Readings Pre-Intermediate Audio CD : Readings chosen by teachers for skills work and discussion.
Key Features
- These passages act as springboards into reading comprehension activities, reading skills development, vocabulary building,
grammatical analysis and practice, and thought-provoking discussion and writing.
- Compelling topics such as Culture Shock, The Future of Technology, and Family Relationships encourage learners to make
personal connections with the reading passages.
- A wide variety of text types includes newspaper articles, interviews, personal narratives, and essays.
- Extensive reading skill instruction in critical areas such as skimming and scanning prepares learners to read purposefully and
effectively.
- A focus on vocabulary building skills – including using context and understanding word forms – helps learners improve their
ability to handle unfamiliar words, while also expanding their vocabulary base.
- Full-colour photographs and fine art introduce the theme of each chapter.
- Culture Notes provide background information for terms and references learners encounter in the reading passages.
- Vocabulary glosses define challenging new words, phrases, and expressions in context.
- Full-colour maps help learners locate places mentioned in the reading passages.
- Recorded reading passages on the cassette introduce the voices of native speakers into the classroom.
Teacher-selected readings from a variety of sources provide students with practice in a number of skill areas including reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary, plus post-reading practice via discussion and writing tasks.