Comprises 10 modules of 3 units each. Topics covered include: Autobiography, Laughter, Style, Beauty, New Frontiers, The Body and Illnesses, Journeys, Global Issues, Society, Conflict.
'Literature Spots' develop students' reading skills and also expose them to classic literature. 'Learning to Learn' sections encourage independent learning and good learning habits for life. 'Quote...Unquote' sections provide stimulation for further activities and discussion. 'Culture Corners' expose students to a variety of different cultures. Material is reviewed after every module. Includes grammar summary.
At this level students should be able to use a full dictionary and so instead of a mini-dictionary Opportunities Upper Intermediate offers a 'Lexicon' featuring: All the key words arranged according to topic; Word-building e.g. prefixes and suffixes, confusing; words and compounds; Collocation bank; Word families (i.e. synonyms); Idiomatic language; Preposition bank and Multi-part verbs.
1. Identity
2. Laughter
3. Style
4. Beauty
5. New frontiers
6. Soft machine
7. Journeys
8. Global issues
9. Society
10. Conflict
- Mini-grammar
- Check your grammar