Summit 2, Second Edition

Unit-by-Unit CEF Correlations

Summit 1 and 2 are the high-intermediate and advanced levels of Top Notch:
English for Todays World.

Summit 2 uses highly original approaches to familiar topic areas as a springboard

for graded instruction in both discrete and integrated training in listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. Grammar and vocabulary development grow naturally from
the topics, situations, and communication goals.

Summit 2 covers C1 level of CEF.

Listening includes recorded dialogues, discussions, arguments, presentations,

factual radio talks, and radio advertisements. Topics include both concrete events
and abstract ideas. Listening strategies include listening for gist, for information, for
evidence supporting information or opinion, and for analysis of attitude.

Reading texts include different formats, such as encyclopaedias, letters,

advertisements, charts, maps, graphs, internet message boards, and factual and
opinion articles from magazines and newspapers. Reading strategies include
reading for gist, critical thinking, analysis for note making and for summarizing.

Speaking activities include pair, group, and class discussions, debates,

presentations on experiences, attitudes, and opinions. Communication goals are
defined in each unit.

Writing activities include instruction in note making, paragraph construction

(including the use of topic sentences), use of linking devices to link paragraphs,
layout of formal letters, error avoidance and correction. Writing tasks include
descriptions, biographies, articles, letters to newspapers, summaries, and critiques
of articles.

Top Notch and Summit Full Course Correlation with

International Standards and Exams
TOEFL (paper)

TOEFL iBT
TOEIC
UCLES

IELTS
ALTE
CEF

PTE

LEVEL

Top Notch
A1 0 - 0-245 0-393 - A1
Fundamentals
Top Notch 1 A1-A2
Top Notch 2 A2-B1 1 KET 3.0 246-500 394-456 - 1
Top Notch 3 B1 2 PET 4.0 500-650 457-477 57 86 2
Summit 1 B2 3 FCE 5.0 650-720 478-559 110-120 3
Summit 2 C1 4 CAE 6.0- 720-910 560-587 - 4
7.0

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CEF = Common European Framework of Reference
ALTE = Association of Language Testers in Europe
UCLES = University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate
IELTS = International English Language Testing Service
TOIEC = Test of English for International Communication
TOEFL = Test of English as a Foreign Language
PTE = Pearson Tests of English

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 Summit 2 Correlation with CEF Can-Do Statements

Page
Learning and Exam

CEF
Unit 1 Can-Do Statements
skills

1 Explain your life choices and plans C1

2 Describe someones continuing activities
Lesson
3 Share your dreams and goals in life
Goals
4 Describe your job qualifications and
experience
The present perfect for past events 5 C1
related to the present
Grammar The present perfect and the present 6
perfect continuous for unfinished or
continuing actions
I can read the contents page of an online 2 C1 Scanning
magazine for travelers.
I can understand a conversation about 3 Explaining idioms
career change.
I can read a website article about what a 6 Commenting on ideas
scientist has done and has been doing in text
and express and support an opinion.
Reading
I can read eight short texts describing 7 Asking, answering; pair
continuing activities. work
I can read a biography of Jane Goodall 8 Summarizing events in
and confirm content. a chart
I can read a job advertisement. 10 Discussing experience,
I can read two resums. 11 qualifications, and
suitability for job
I can talk about different articles. 2 C1 Group discussion
I can explain why I would select an article 2
to read first.
I can discuss coloration of zebras and 3 Critical thinking
penguins.
I can say why I admire a famous person. 3 Pair work
I can explain my life choices and plans. 5 Using prepared notes
Speaking I can describe continuing activities. 7 Supporting references
I can ask my partner about dreams and 9 Pair information
life goals. exchange
I can deliver a presentation about my 9 Public speaking in class.
partner.
I can comment on a candidates 10
qualifications, experiences, and job
suitability.
I can understand a conversation about life 4 C1 Key vocabulary
choices and summarize the speakers
Listening situations.
I can understand an interview and take 10 Note making
notes of qualifications and experience.
I can write a one-page biography of a 7 C1 Publishing for other
classmate. learners
Writing
I can use clustering techniques to 12 Self check
organize and write a biography.

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Learning and Exam

CEF
Unit 2 Can-Do Statements
skills

1 Discuss the social uses of lying C1

Lesson 2 Express regret and take responsibility
Goals 3 Discuss ways to help people in need
4 Tell a story with a moral
Grammar Adjective clauses 17 C1
I can understand illustrated proverbs. 14 C1 Classifying into themes
I can understand a conversation about 15
refusing requests.
I can read an article about lying and 16 Commenting;
relate it to personal experience. personalizing content
I can complete a questionnaire about 19
Reading
responsibility.
I can read a short story about a newlywed 22 Noting words and
couple and associate ideas. actions
I can read two moral fables. 23 Finding, discussing, and
commenting on
moral of story
I can discuss asking for favors. 15 C1 Pair work
I can discuss situations in which people 16 Commenting and
lie. supporting opinions
I can discuss the social uses of lying. 17
Speaking
I can role-play a conversation to express 19
regret and take responsibility.
I can discuss people I admire or have 21 Presentation from notes
compassion for.
I can understand people apologizing and 18 C1 Interpreting statements
taking or avoiding responsibility and
infer information.
Listening
I can follow and summarize a radio 20 Checklist;
program about helping others. comprehension;
summarizing
I can make notes and write three 17 C1 Organizing ideas
examples about lying.
I can work in a group to write a fable with 23 Using model texts
Writing
a moral.
I can describe an event from which I 24 Error correction;
learned a lesson. structural variety

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Learning and Exam

CEF
Unit 3 Can-Do Statements
skills

1 Describe a dangerous or challenging C1

experience
Lesson 2 Express frustration, empathy, and
Goals encouragement
3 Describe how people confront adversity
4 Discuss the nature of heroism
Using the simple past tense, the past 28 C1
continuous, the past perfect, and the
Grammar past perfect continuous to describe
relationship between past events.
Clauses with no matter 30
I can understand a conversation 27 C1 Paraphrasing idioms
describing a scary experience and make
personal comparisons.
I can read a text about a rescue and draw 28 Drawing conclusions
Reading conclusions.
I can read and summarize an article about 32 Summarize in notes
confronting adversity.
I can understand three texts about heroic 35 Presentation
acts.
I can discuss quotations about dealing 26 C1
with adversity.
I can describe how I would react to 27 Making notes; pair
dangerous situations. work
I can retell the story of a rescue. 29
I can describe a dangerous or challenging 29
experience.
Speaking
I can role-play a conversation to 31
encourage someone to overcome a
difficulty.
I can describe how people confront 33 Comparing tactics
adversity.
I can give a presentation describing a 35 Public speaking in class
heroic act.
I can follow conversations in which people 31 C1
discuss problems and give advice and
infer the speakers purpose.
I can understand and summarize a news 34 Summarizing
Listening
report about an air crash and a heroic
act.
I can understand descriptions of 37
difficulties people are having.
Writing I can narrate past events logically. 36 C1 Drafting

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Learning and Exam

CEF
Unit 4 Can-Do Statements
skills

1 Describe your shortcomings C1

Lesson 2 Talk about ways to manage stress
Goals 3 Discuss how you handle anger
4 Describe your values
Grammar The subjunctive 42 C1
I can read a catalogue of self-help 38 C1 Matching sessions to
workshops. problems
I can understand a conversation about 39 Paraphrasing idioms;
keeping secrets. explaining motivations
I can read four personal profiles 41
describing shortcomings. Working with notes
Reading
I can read a text about managing stress 42
and evaluate ideas.
I can read five descriptions of stress and 43
suggest action. Commenting with
I can read a text about a lifestyle change 46 references
and express and support an opinion. Activating vocabulary
I can discuss different life problems. 39 C1 Pair work
I can describe my own shortcomings. 41 Using conversation
Speaking strategies
I can say how I would react in different 45 Public speaking in class
situations and prepare a presentation.
I can associate words and ideas and 40 C1 Summarizing in
understand descriptions of self-help sentences; drawing
workshops. conclusions about
efficacy
Listening I can understand an interview about 44 Inferring information
dealing with anger and infer
information.
I can understand people describing their 49
shortcomings.
I can plan and write a text offering 48 C1 Using transitional topic
Writing
solutions to a problem. sentences

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Learning and Exam

CEF
Unit 5 Can-Do Statements
skills

1 Present your views on superstitions C1

Lesson 2 Evaluate suspicious claims
Goals 3 Discuss fears and phobias
4 Describe and interpret a dream
Non-count nouns made countable 52 C1 generic terms
Grammar Indefiniteness and definiteness: article 54
usage
I can read a website about superstitions. 50 C1 Commenting
I can understand a conversation about a 51 Explaining motivations
strange dream and relate it to personal
experience.
I can read four postings about 52 Personalizing
Reading superstitions and make personal
comparisons.
I can read an advertisement for an 54
investment opportunity.
I can read an article about fears and 56 Scanning for paragraph
phobias and scan for information. topics
I can describe dreams and discuss their 51 C1 Pair work
meanings.
I can do a class survey about 53
superstitions and present results in a
graph.
Speaking I can evaluate suspicious claims in 55 Group work; using
advertisements. conversation strategies
I can discuss various fears and phobias. 57
I can express my opinions about dreams. 58
I can describe a dream and suggest an 59 Using notes; pair work
interpretation.
I can summarize and compare and 58 C1 Making notes;
contrast two different calls about comparing and
Listening dreams in a radio call-in program. contrasting
I can understand conversations about 61
suspicious claims.
I can write a text describing a 60 C1 Subject-verb
Writing
superstition. agreement

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Learning and Exam

CEF
Unit 6 Can-Do Statements
skills

1 Express regret or relief C1

Lesson 2 Ask someone for a favor
Goals 3 Describe a travel nightmare
4 Explain a life-changing event
Conditional sentences with mixed time 64 C1
Grammar
frames
I can read a catalogue of travel products. 62 C1
I can understand a conversation between 63 Summarizing;
two speakers in a line at an airport. paraphrasing
I can read three interviews about travel 64 Describing experiences
Reading hassles and relate them to personal
experience.
I can read a magazine advice column 68 Summarizing unreal
about travel problems and tips and alternative
express and support an opinion.
I can talk about products that help with 63 C1 Making and using notes
travel hassles.
I can express regret or relief. 65
I can role-play asking for favors in 67 Role play
different situations.
I can discuss how people respond to 67 Discussion
Speaking
requests.
I can comment on problems described in 68
a text.
I can discuss media coverage of life- 70 Discussion
changing events.
I can tell a story of a life-changing event. 71 Using notes
I can follow dialogues asking for favors 66 C1 Summarizing
and responding. communicative
message
I can understand and confirm facts in a 70 Group work;
Listening conversation about two family vacations summarizing the
during a tsunami. events in sequence
I can understand a radio talk show host 73
reading letters about travel hassles and
giving travel tips.
I can write notes and a letter describing a 69 C1 Using notes
travel nightmare. I can also write a
letter of advice.
Writing I can describe an event and say how it 71 Using notes
changed my life.
I can write an essay comparing and 72 Discourse structure
contrasting two cities.

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Learning and Exam

CEF
Unit 7 Can-Do Statements
skills

1 Compare your strengths and C1

weaknesses
Lesson 2 Define an idea
Goals 3 Explain how you produce your best work
4 Debate preferential treatment for the
gifted
Subordinating conjunctions and 78 C1
Grammar
transitions
I can read a website describing different 74 C1 Scanning; comparing
kinds of intelligence. responses
I can understand a conversation about a 75 Paraphrasing idioms
person who changed his life.
I can read an article defining and 78 Commenting;
Reading contrasting two intelligence quotients. expressing opinions
I can understand a text about how to stay 80 Commenting; matching
on focus and relate it to personal examples to hints
experience.
I can read an article about Freuds 83
childhood.
I can discuss people who have changed 75 C1
their lives.
I can list examples of different intelligence 77 Pair work
types.
I can tell the group about my strengths 77 Group work; using
Speaking and weaknesses. notes
I can define an abstract idea, using 79
examples.
I can discuss how I stay focused. 81 Comparing experiences
I can present arguments for or against a 83
policy.
I can follow a lecture on human 82 C1 Matching claims and
intelligence and identify supporting supports
Listening details.
I can understand a teacher describing the 85
talents and abilities of several children.
I can make notes in favor of or against a 83 C1 Debating the policy in
policy. two groups
Writing
I can describe my weaknesses and 84 Paragraph structure
suggest causes.

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Learning and Exam

CEF
Unit 8 Can-Do Statements
skills

1 Discuss the health benefits of laughter C1

Lesson 2 Respond to a joke
Goals 3 Explain why something is funny
4 Explore the limits of humor
Indirect speech: changes to preserve 88 C1
Grammar
meaning
I can read cartoons and group them by 86 C1
topic.
I can follow a conversation describing an 87 Inferring from idiomatic
embarrassing moment. and paralinguistic
information
I can read an article about the therapeutic 88 Critical thinking
value of laughter.
Reading
I can read an article about theories of 92 Commenting in a chart
humor and classify situations according
to the theories.
I can read three jokes and say why they 93
are funny.
I can read about five practical jokes. 95 Commenting on the
limits of humor
I can explain why a picture is funny. 87 C1
I can discuss the health benefits of 89
laughter.
I can tell and respond to a joke. 91
Speaking
I can conduct and report on a survey 93 Public speaking in class
about humor.
I can discuss practical jokes and explore 95
their limits.
I can understand different responses to 90 C1
jokes.
I can understand and summarize stories 94 Taking notes and
Listening about practical jokes and reactions to expressing opinions
them.
I can understand three examples of verbal 97
humor.
I can write a narrative story that includes 96 C1 Dialogue styles; self
Writing
dialogue. check

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Learning and Exam

CEF
Unit 9 Can-Do Statements
skills

1 Discuss the feasibility of future C1

technologies
2 Describe applications of innovative
Lesson
technologies
Goals
3 Discuss future trends
4 Discuss ways to protect the
environment
The passive voice: the future, the future 100 C1
as seen from the past, and the future
Grammar perfect
The passive voice in unreal conditional 103
sentences
I can understand two quotations about 98 C1
prediction.
I can understand a conversation about the 99 Commenting on ideas
future.
I can read an article about early sci-fi 100 Commenting
Reading
stories and express my ideas.
I can understand some failed predictions 101
from the past.
I can read a news article about green 106 Key vocabulary;
energy use and explain a process. explaining processes
I can talk about inventions in the past 100 99 C1 Commenting in pair
years. work
I can discuss the feasibility of future 101
technologies.
I can describe applications of innovative 103
Speaking technologies.
I can join discussions of future trends and 105
summarize ideas expressed.
I can use statistics to support my ideas. 105 Using statistics
I can discuss environmental issues. 107 Evaluating ideas;
making suggestions
I can understand conversations about 102 C1 Inferring opinions for /
application of new ideas and identify against
point of view.
I can understand conversations, 104/ Inferring topics and
Listening
discussions, and lectures about trends 105 opinions
and infer information.
I can infer the meanings of idioms from 109
the context of conversations.
I can write an essay presenting a thesis, 108 C1 Discourse structure and
Writing providing supporting evidence, and self check
drawing conclusions.

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Learning and Exam

CEF
Unit 10 Can-Do Statements
skills

1 Describe the cultural impact of foreign C1

imports
2 React to news about global issues
Lesson
3 Discuss the economic impact of
Goals
globalization
4 Discuss the role of English in
international communication
Grammar Separability of transitive phrasal verbs 112 C1
I can read comments from world leaders 110 C1 Commenting
and intellectuals about globalization.
I can understand a conversation about 111 Explaining comments
globalization.
I can understand definitions of 111
Reading globalizations.
I can read three comments on foreign 112 Relating to experience
imports and activate prior knowledge.
I can read a text and chart about the 116 Summarizing and
economic impact of globalization and discussing
summarize ideas.
I can make notes on and describe the 113 C1 Pair work
cultural impacts of foreign imports.
I can suggest actions to address some 115 Structured discussion
world problems.
Speaking I can discuss the economic aspects of 117
globalization.
I can complete a survey and discuss the 119 Expressing ideas and
role of English in international discussing
communication.
I can listen to four conversations and 117 C1
identify the topics.
I can understand four speakers talking 118 Summarizing opinions;
about using English for international drawing conclusions
Listening
communication, summarizing opinions
and drawing conclusions.
I can understand three news reports on 121
globalization-related topics.
I can make corrections to news reports on 115 C1
global issues.
Writing
I can write an opinion essay on 120 Peer checking
globalization.

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