3 Natural.

The Upper Intermediate course will help you

reach advanced levels by providing you with the know-
how to communicate effectively and spontaneously.

Fun. In this course, you will perform a variety

of relevant and real world tasks in a collaborative
atmosphere which promotes team-work and focuses
on real English.

Engaging. With the support of interesting materials

selected to provide our students with a user-friendly
study experience, you will further develop your
language and life skills.

Flexible. Resources such as smart technological tools

have all been specifically chosen to help you study
in an independent manner outside the classroom.

Relevant. Topics selected cover an exciting range of

professional, educational and social contexts which
provide you with a useful and applicable learning
experience.

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Lesson Researching and sharing your findings on the best rental deal SET 1

01
How do you decide how to get about when you go on holiday? Have you ever In this set, you will explore
rented a car abroad before? How was your experience? This lesson will provide you the concept of car-hire
with the opportunity to look into travel options abroad and to find a deal that suits and rental options, as well
your budget and your needs. as common problems.
Have you ever considered the sites below when planning a trip:
• www.rentalcars.com
• www.kayak.com/cars Student’s Book
• www.travelocity.com/cars Pages 98-99 & 152-153
Homework
e-Campus - A breakdown in the desert MLG001390; Driving Away MLAB006431 e-Campus
• Renting a car
MLA006751
• Intonation MPR003490
• Why do we go on
holiday together?
MLG005563
• Swimming with a whale
Lesson Sharing rental experiences MLA003035

02
In this lesson you will learn new vocabulary to talk about problems when renting.
This will help you to speak or write in a more accurate manner when recounting your Lexical Book App
personal experiences. You will also learn pronunciation features to express surprise, Use the app and create
shock or annoyance to sound more natural and to have greater impact on the listener. vocabulary cards with
To help you remember new words and phrases, it is useful to categorize them words connected to rental
under the following headings: problems. Use a hashtag
Parts of a car: brakes, gears, tyres, tank, engine etc. to organize them!
Insurance: pay a deposit, give back a deposit, small print, cover any damage etc.
Problems: dent, damage, coming off, loose, scratches, not well-maintained etc. Go Further
Homework Reading
Workbook page 64, ex. 1 • Costly car rental
mistakes to avoid
• The secrets to saving
money on your holiday
car hire
• National Geographic:
Tours of a lifetime
Lesson Writing a letter of complaint Viewing

03
After a bad service experience, it is not uncommon for a client to complain to the • How a driverless car sees
company or business. Have you ever done this? In this lesson you will develop your the road
writing skills to put together an effective letter of complaint. You will learn useful • Martin Lewis on cheap
chunks such as “Regarding my telephone conversation…” or “According to…” holiday car hire
to make your message clearer and more effective.
There are several aspects to include in a letter of complaint. Consider which
of the aspects below are important for your specific complaint: Get together with some
• Have you already contacted the service provider before? friends and check out
• What specific situations caused your dissatisfaction? the Carpool sketches
• What kind of action do you expect from the company to take to regain your trust? with celebrities on The
Homework Late Show’s YouTube
WT1 - Write a letter of complaint about a frustrating rental experience. page. You’ll have a
Read the article 16 Ways You Are Causing Road Rage in preparation for Lesson 4 blast!

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Lesson Carrying out a survey on commuting habits & Discussing SET 2

04
Frankenstein This set looks at
How do you get to work or college every day? Is public transport a viable option? memorable travel
In this lesson you will carry out a survey on transport habits with your colleagues experiences and
and have the opportunity to share commuting experiences, as well as providing commuter habits
suggestions to improve the current situation. where you live.
Which aspects of commuting are generally perceived as a source of stress
and which tools can be used to minimise this stress?
• Distance and frequency of commutes. Student’s Book
• Apps that encourage car pools and sharing rides Pages 100-103, 178 &
• Habits that add enjoyment to the experience (e.g. reading, listening to music etc.) WB p. 68
Discussing Frankenstein: An introduction to the book, the author and other
relevance of the book in contemporary popular culture. e-Campus
Homework • Uncountable nouns:
Workbook p. 66-67 exs. 3 and 4 material GRU00117A
Frankenstein - Read chapters 1-2 for Lesson 10 • Uncountable nouns:
other GRU00117D
• Uncountable nouns:
Lesson Looking back on the trip of a lifetime food GRU00117B

05
In this lesson, you will talk about exciting and memorable journeys that you have • Choosing countable
made. To give you practice in reading, you will have the opportunity to look at three or uncountable nouns:
journeys and to respond to the information presented as well as further developing MLG002180
your ability to scan a text for information. • Traffic Madness
How can you develop English reading comprehension? Here are some tips: MLA003470
• Before focusing on the text, examine the titles, images and layout and predict • Comments on the
whether the text comes from a novel, magazine, newspaper etc. Cinema MLG004149
• Read quickly focusing on words that stand out, keeping them in mind.
• Consider whether these words present the overall information of the text Lexical Book App
in a positive or negative light. Use the app and create
• Decide if the author wants to inform, convince, tell a story, entertain etc. vocabulary cards with
Homework words used to talk about
Workbook page 66, exs. 1 and 2 driving habits. Use a
hashtag to organize them!

Go Further
Reading
Lesson Examining behavior when travelling or commuting • How Uber conquered

06
In this lesson you will have the opportunity to talk about driving experiences – London
something which affects all of us in some way or another – and do to so by using • A universal lesson in
emphatic language to create a greater impact on the listener such as “What’s really breaking the habit of
irritating is the fact that…” or “The thing that’s really irritating is…” car commuting
Consider the following points to help your speaking skills: Viewing
• Are the key points to be expressed clear in your mind? • How a driverless car sees
• Which new language items add the desired impact to your communication? the road
• Do you pause in order to group ideas to make it clear for the listener? • Travel & Leisure: 25 Trips
Homework of a lifetime
Workbook page 68 exs. 3 and 4
Read The Guardian: UN meeting tackles the ‘fundamental threat’ of antibiotic-
resistant superbugs in preparation for Lesson 7 Next time you talk to a
friend about transport
issues in your area, why
not do it in English?

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Lesson Making the case for alternative medical practices SET 3

07
How familiar are you with alternative medical practices? Do you think they work? This set explores health
In this lesson you will look into common alternative practices and together with your problems and solutions, as
peers, present the benefits as well as the limitations of these medical treatments. well as issues connected
Have a look at the alternative and complementary treatments in the following to public health.
article: 11 Alternative medicines explained
• Which of these practices are you familiar with?
• How popular are these treatments among people you know? Student’s Book
• Do these treatments compete with standard medical practice? Pages 106-107, 110-111 &
Homework WB p. 70
Workbook page 72, exs. 1 and 2
e-Campus
• At the doctors
MLA008638
• Parts of the body
MVA004391 /
MVA004327
• The Passive: Impersonal
Lesson Describing health problems Statements GRU00075B

08
In this lesson, you will learn new vocabulary to talk about illnesses, symptoms and • Impersonal Statements
cures. You will also improve your listening skills and learn to pass on messages more MLG001613
effectively by using expressions such as “Tell her there’s no need to apologise and…”
or “Send her my love and tell her I’m thinking of her.” Lexical Book App
How do you usually keep track of new vocabulary? Here are some tips: Use the app and create
• Create diagrams, mind maps or other visual aids to link related vocabulary. vocabulary cards with
• Share your notes and note-taking strategies with your colleagues. words to describe health
• Designate specific slots in your schedule to review your notes and keep problems. Use a hashtag
the vocabulary active in mind. to organize them!
Homework
Workbook page 70, exs. 1 & 2 Go Further
Frankenstein - Read chapters 1-2 for Lesson 10 Reading
• The biggest global health
threat of the 21 st century
• What is medical
tourism… And why is it
becoming popular?
Lesson Exploring the relationship between humour and health • Clown doctors

09
Do you think that laughing can improve your health? What do you think about clowns Viewing
visiting patients in hospitals? This lesson explores the connection between a good • The future of medicine
sense of humour and your health. By reading an article and learning new vocabulary, • How can technology
you will be better able to put forward your opinion. transform the human
When presenting opinions, it’s important to show that we are speculating and not body?
presenting information as fact. Consider how the following expressions can help
you do this: I suppose…; I guess…; As far as I know…; …(may / might / could) (seems
to / appears to) have an impact on / relate to / affect… an individual’s overall health. Check out the health
Homework section on the BBC site.
Workbook p. 71 exs. 7 and 8 Identify current health
e-Campus - The Passive: Impersonal Statements GRU00075B concerns and talk with
Frankenstein - Read chapters 1-2 for Lesson 10 your friends about how
Watch the video Obama: “Because of Rosa Parks’s courage, I stand here today” relevant they are to
for Lesson 10 you!

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Lesson Giving an inspirational speech & Discussing Frankenstein SET 4

10
Which people inspire you? What have they achieved or overcome for you to be In this set, you will
inspired by them? In this lesson you and your colleagues will give a motivational examine major changes
speech by choosing an inspiring figure and highlighting important milestones and life events as well
in this person’s life. as their impact.
To maximise the impact of your speech, consider telling a story:
• Who is the model who inspired your speech?
• Which was the obstacle or adversity s/he had to overcome? Student’s Book
• How did s/he do it and how can this be applied to every one’s lives? Pages 116-117 & WB pp. 76,
Discussing Frankenstein: Talking about the themes explored in chapters 1 and 2 80-81
and important aspects of the genre and predicting story elements to come.
Homework e-Campus
Workbook page 76, exs. 1 and 2 • Past perfect simple v
Frankenstein - Read chapters 3-4 for Lesson 14 continuous GRU00030A
• Past perfect continuous:
use GRU00029D
• Word formation
MLG002459
Lesson Exchanging stories about life-changing events • The greatest figures

11
What major changes have you gone through lately? In this lesson, you will learn of the last millennium
new vocabulary in this lesson to describe life-changing events and major changes MLG000701
that you have experienced in your life such as “…he just decided he had enough.” • Articles in Academic
and “they decided to call it a day…” to convey your message more accurately. Writing GRU00187
When telling stories, use the past perfect to give background information
happening before the main events that move the story forward. The past perfect Lexical Book App
simple shows the completion or permanence of an activity, while the past perfect Use the app and create
continuous shows duration or the temporary quality of an activity. Can you vocabulary cards with
associate these functions to the sentences in ex. 5 on SB p. 117? words and expressions
Homework used to talk about
Workbook page 77, ex. 5 life-changing events
that you learnt in this set.

Go Further
Reading
• 20 pieces of life-changing
advice you can actually
Lesson Writing an anecdote about a life-changing event learn from your daily life

12
In this lesson you will have the opportunity to put into practice the new language • How one moment can
you have learnt in the previous lessons and to share a memorable event with change your life
someone in writing. This will help you to develop your writing skills and to use • Stop capturing the
as big a range of language as possible. moment and just enjoy it
When sharing stories of life-changing events, we use vivid language for dramatic Viewing
effect. In many cases, this means using strong forms of common adjectives, for • TheEllenShow: A life-
example: delighted/happy; crushed/sad; furious/angry; filthy/dirty; terrified/scared; changing giveaway
exhausted/tired. Which other pairs of adjectives do you know?
Homework
WT2 - Write your anecdote describing a memorable event in your life. Which of your favourite
Frankenstein - Read chapters 3-4 for Lesson 14 film characters do you
Check out How to solve the 8 causes of conflict in the workplace for Lesson 17 find most inspiring?
Talk to your classmates
and find out what you
have in common!

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Lesson Catching Up OR Developing listening skills to discuss medical Go Further

13
habits in humans and animals e-Campus
Catching Up • A shocking problem
According to teacher’s choice MLA003465
Developing listening skills to discuss medical habits in humans and animals • Mood and memory
In this lesson you will train you listening skills, using prediction and key information MLA004174
to identify the main idea. You will also develop your recognition of word chunks • Food and Nutrition
and key words to identify information. MLA003514
Homework • Healthy food in
Workbook p. 72 exs. 3 and 4 our supermarkets
Frankenstein - Read chapters 3-4 for Lesson 14 MLA001409
Find an interesting current affairs article and bring it to class in Lesson 15

Lesson Building exam strategies AND Discussing Frankenstein Go Further

14
Building exam strategies Speaking - Pts 1 & 2
In this lesson you will discuss the relevance and applicability of proficiency exams • FCE Speaking Pt. 1
like the Cambridge FIRST test. You will also have the opportunity explore and apply • FCE Speaking Pt. 2
exam strategies to a number of tasks commonly found in this exam. Reading and Use of
Discussing Frankenstein: This is the third moment where you will have the English - Pt2
opportunity to recap the story of Frankenstein so far, looking at the topic of • MEP000888
acceptance and belonging predicting the effects on the creature. • E000029
Homework • MEP000878
Find an interesting current affairs article and bring it to class in Lesson 15
Frankenstein - Read chapters 5-6 for Lesson 20

Lesson Evaluating Current Affairs AND Recap News Sources

15
Evaluating Current Affairs Some suggestions for
In this lesson, you will have the opportunity to discuss and share a news story of your English news articles:
choice, presenting a critical analysis of what you have read as well as the possible • e-Campus
impacts it may have. • BBC
Recap • The Guardian
This lesson provides you with the opportunity to orally consolidate some of the • The New York Times
Lesson Objectives that have been studied in the semester so far. By performing • Time Magazine
them with your peers, you will revisit appropriate language, making use of such tools • Newsweek
as the Lexical Book app to retrieve vocabulary to carry out the tasks effectively.

Lesson CA1 (Midterm Test)

16
It is important that you take notes on the date of the Midterm Test and get better
prepared for it. Take advantage of the first 40 minutes of the lesson, which are going
to be devoted to revisiting and consolidating the main grammar and vocabulary points
studied up to this point of the course. The Midterm Test focuses on communicative
and functional aspects and the exercises are based on the objectives of the lessons 1
to 15. The estimated time of the test is 60 minutes and it is divided in three parts:
• Listening = 10 marks
• Reading = 10 marks
• Language in use (grammar and vocabulary) = 10 marks / Total = 30 marks*
*In the Progress Report (Relatório de Aproveitamento) the total of 30 marks is converted to 20 marks.

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Lesson Putting together a guide for better understanding cultures SET 5

17
and resolving conflicts for the office or school This set explores people’s
Have you ever considered the best way to deal with conflicts that come up in your behavior in different
daily routine at work or school? What’s the best way to maintain a good relationship contexts and important
with your colleagues? In this lesson you will have the opportunity to consider and life events
share different strategies for conflict resolution in school or at work.
These are some tips for resolving conflict. Can you give examples of these?
• Take responsibility for yourself • Focus on what you can control Student’s Book
• Be open and flexible • Use assertive communication Pages 118-121
• Calm down first • Avoid negative behaviour
• Put yourself in the other’s shoes • Mind your body language e-Campus
Homework • Continuous forms with
Frankenstein - Read chapters 5-6 for Lesson 20 Always MLG000462
• Would Predicting
Behaviour GRU00032F
• Jack’s Problem
MLG005474

Lesson Sharing and working out behavioural conflicts Lexical Book App

18
What are some example of the typical behaviour displayed by individuals at work Use the app and create
or school that make others uncomfortable? In this lesson you will talk about these vocabulary cards with
behaviours and how they make you feel. You will learn and practise structures that words connected to jobs,
help you convey frustration when describing the behaviours that annoy you. work and studying. Use a
You can use always/constantly and the –ing verb form to emphasize whether hashtag to organize them!
behaviour is positive or negative.
• She’s constantly arguing with people. It’s infuriating! Go Further
• He’s very charming. He’s always complimenting you. Reading
Homework • Skills You need - Conflict
Workbook page 78, ex. 1 Resolution
• How to Deal with
Obnoxious Coworkers
• Human Planet Explorer -
Life Events
Viewing
• Mediating Employee
Conflict | Conflict
Lesson Examining different behaviours in important life-events from Resolution

19
birth to death
Which are the most important events in our lives and how do we mark these events?
How are these events and rites of passage different in other cultures? In this lesson, Think about how you
you will learn and practice vocabulary to precisely describe life events and how they can more effectively
are marked by different cultures. handle conflicts using
In English certain verbs and nouns are more likely to go together. Using these English!
combinations help you communicate more clearly and effectively:
“In children’s birthday parties, children often dress up in costumes while adults
wear everyday clothes. The host often hands out small gifts to all the guests
attending the event.”
Homework
Workbook page 78 exs. 3-6
Check out YouTube: How to do a monthly budget in preparation for Lesson 20

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Lesson Devising a budget for foreign tourists based on information SET 6

20
about the cost of living in your area In this set, you will learn
Have you ever felt confused when planning a trip because you were not sure how to give tips on managing
much it would cost you to get around or eat your meals? In this lesson you will your finances and
consider daily spending and suggest a budget for tourists visiting your area. planning a budget.
Which of these expenses might people forget to consider when travelling?
• Public transport • Taxi cab runs
• Entrance fees and tickets • Entertainment options Student’s Book
• Toiletries and hygiene • Souvenirs Pages 122-127
• Regular meals and snacks • Medicine
Discussing Frankenstein: Sharing perceptions of the monster. e-Campus
Homework • Money troubles
e-Campus - A Banking Complaint MVAB004272 MVAB004100
Frankenstein - Read Chapters 7-8 for Lesson 26 • A Banking Complaint
MVAB004272
• I wish I’d done that
MLG003144

Lesson Writing an article giving tips on how to manage your personal Lexical Book App

21
finances Use the app and create
In this lesson you will have the opportunity to analyse the features of language and vocabulary cards with
organisation in a general interest article and develop your writing skills. You will learn words you learnt from
and practise vocabulary for describing concepts related to budgeting and finances. e-Campus to organize
When learning vocabulary, it’s important to record combinations of words that can your presentation. Use a
naturally be used together with a clear example and context: hashtag to organize them!
To open a checking account, you need to give proof of your current address.
close savings provide monthly Go Further
Homework Reading
WT3 - Write your article, see SB p. 86 for reference. • Beginner’s Guide to
e-Campus - Money Troubles MVAB004100 Managing your Money
Viewing
• World Traveler:
Budgeting for Big Trips
• How to do a Monthly
Budget
• Here’s How Winning
Lesson Dealing with buyer’s remorse the Lottery Makes Your

22
Have you ever purchased something only to regret it the next day because the money Miserable
spent doesn’t seem worth it? If so, then you have experienced buyer’s remorse. In this
lesson you learn to express frustration and regret about these decisions.
We use “I wish…” to describe frustrations about the present or regrets about the Reading news articles
past: “I wish I had a car, but I can’t afford one right now”; “I wish I could have been is a great way to
there, but I had to work late.” improve your writing
See the grammar reference on SB p. 181 and decide whether these examples are skills. When you read
about the present or the past. different texts, ask
Homework yourself: How the text
Workbook page 84 ex.2 is organised? Is the
e-Campus - I wish I’d done that MLG003144 language more formal
Read How to Reduce Food Waste and Save Money in preparation for Lesson 23 or more informal?
Does the writer want
to inform, persuade,
entertain etc.?

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Lesson Suggesting an initiative to reduce food waste SET 7

23
We are now more aware of how wasteful our lifestyle might be, especially as the cost This set focuses on food
of living seems to be getting higher. In this lesson you will have the opportunity to put and its importance in
together campaign to help people reduce food waste and save money. society.
How often do you do these things?
• Use every part of fruit and vegetables
• Freeze leftover food so it doesn’t spoil Student’s Book
• Plan your weekly menu before going shopping Pages 133-135
Homework
e-Campus - Food around the world MLA002821 e-Campus
• Food around the world
MLA002821
• First Reading and Use of
English Part 5 MEP005008
• Connectors: contrast
GRU00151F

Lexical Book App

Lesson Describing food preparation methods Use the app and create

24
Food is a major and recognizable aspect of any culture. People are naturally curious vocabulary cards with
to find out about the eating habits of the local people when travelling. In this lesson words used to talk about
you will learn how to describe typical dishes in English. celebrations, parties and
TIP! When we don’t know the exact word for something such as an ingredient, embarrassing situations.
we use “vague language” to help us describe it: “You know, it’s like a greyish stick. Don’t forget the hashtag!
It gives a kind of citrusy flavour to the dish.” See SB p. 134 for more examples.
Homework Go Further
Workbook page 88, exs. 1-3 Reading
e-Campus - First Reading and Use of English Part 5 MEP005008 • Half of all US food
Frankenstein - Read Chapters 7-8 for Lesson 26 produce is thrown away
• How Cooking has
Changed Us
• Deal with an Embarrassing
Moment
Viewing
• 9 Chef tips to improve
the food you’re already
Lesson Reviewing a restaurant online cooking

25
Do you usually look up new restaurants online before you visit them? Sometimes you • 10 Incredibly Useful
just need the address, but you will also find ratings and reviews from other customers. Cooking Tips - Gordon
In this lesson, you will examine the aspects of an effective restaurant review and Ramsay
develop our writing skills. • Tips for helping you save
TIP! Why not write and post a brief review of a restaurant you have visited money a the grocery store
in English. You’ll be helping tourists visiting your area to find the best places
in town for a meal!
Homework Next time you visit a
WT3 - Write your restaurant review, see WB p. 89 for reference. new restaurant, write
e-Campus - Connectors: contrast MLG005474 a brief review in English.
You can post it on the
internet result page and
help tourists visiting your
area to find a perfect
place for a meal!

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Lesson Presenting a podcast about a food-related story and discussing SET 8

26
Frankenstein This set focuses on the
Have you ever noticed how it’s easier to make build healthier eating habits when you way in which food is
are a part of a group? In this lesson you will have the opportunity to identify practical presented by the media
ways for making smarter food choices and put together a presentation to spread the and the impact on our
word. lifestyle.
Which of these tips would help you eat healthy?
• Learning a variety of quick healthy past recipes using fresh vegetables
• Learning about ways to pack your lunch Student’s Book
• Reserving time at the weekend to prepare healthy meal options for the week Pages 136-139
Discussing Frankenstein: Analysing the story as a reflection of society
Homework e-Campus
Workbook page 91, exs. 3 & 5 • Prefixes MLG002121
e-Campus - Connectors: contrast MLA002821 • Word building
MVA004398
• Food from around the
world MLA002821
• Reporting Verbs: use
Lesson Analysing the impact of cookery programs GRU00064A

27
Do you or any of your friends regularly watch any cooking shows on TV? Do people • Reporting Verbs
who watch these only for entertainment or do they actually try any new recipes in MLG001822
their own kitchen? In this lesson you will discuss the impact of these programmes
and learn about how words are formed. Lexical Book App
How do these prefixes change the meaning of the original word? Use the app and create
• a multi-cultural society vocabulary cards with
• try, but don’t overdo it useful chunks to use
• he’s a semi-professional athlete when in social situations.
• the ex-president of the country Remember… #hashtag!
• I should buy a non-stick pan
Can you think of other words that use these prefixes? Go Further
Homework Reading
Workbook p. 90 exs. 2 • Networks Cook Up
e-Campus - Prefixes MLA002121; Word building MVA004398 Genre Growth with
Unscripted Food Shows
Viewing
• The Top 5 Food Mistakes
Lesson Voicing your opinion on a news story about food Most Teens Make and

28
Have you ever felt horrified after a news report on TV exposed the unhygienic How to Fix Them
conditions in your favourite restaurant? In this lesson, you’ll practice commenting • Food Trucks Go Green
on and reacting to news stories and reports related to food.
It’s quite common to report what people said without using their exact words.
To do this, we summarizing their ideas and use different verbs, and this verb Why don’t you get
determines the sentence structure: together with some
“the government promised to carry out a full investigation”; “the government friends and cook
recommended carrying out a full investigation”. together? You can
Check SB p. 182 for information. follow a recipe video in
Homework English and learn new
Workbook p. 92 exs. 3-5 words for ingredients
e-Campus - Reporting Verbs: use GRU0064A; Reporting Verbs MLG001822 and cooking
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Lesson Catching Up OR Developing listening skills to discuss adventure Go Further

29
Catching Up Viewing
According to teacher’s choice • The price of happiness
Developing listening skills to discuss adventure • The 10 Most Expensive
In this lesson you will have the opportunity to develop your listening skills to Foods in the world
understand fast speech and learn new vocabulary to talk about a unique occupation. e-Campus
By recording yourself during the lesson, you will become more aware of how you • Syllable stress
sound and will be able to notice how you have improved by the end of the lesson. MPR005087
Homework
Find an interesting current affairs article and bring it to class in Lesson 31
Frankenstein - Reader chapter 9 for Lesson 30

Lesson Building exam strategies AND Discussing Frankenstein Go Further

30
Building exam strategies e-Campus
In this lesson you will discuss the relevance and applicability of proficiency exams like First Reading and Use
the Cambridge FIRST test. You will also have the opportunity explore and apply exam of English - Pt7
strategies to a number of tasks commonly found in this exam. • MEP004470
Discussing Frankenstein: This is the final moment where you will have the • MEP003901
opportunity to discuss the whole story of Frankenstein as your interpretation First Listening - Pt3
of this this story reflects society. • MEP004497
Homework • MEP005054
Find an interesting current affairs article and bring it to class in Lesson 31

Lesson Evaluating Current Affairs AND Communicative Activity News Sources

31
Evaluating Current Affairs Some suggestions for
In this lesson, you will have the opportunity to discuss and share a news story of your English news articles:
choice, presenting a critical analysis of what you have read as well as the possible • e-Campus
impacts it may have. • BBC
Communicative Activity • The Guardian
In this lesson, you will revisit some of the themes and topics explored and studied • The New York Times
throughout the semester. You will have the opportunity to discuss them with your • Time Magazine
colleagues and you will be evaluated on your oral production. Aspects such as • Newsweek
pronunciation, word choice, grammatical range and turn-taking are all taken into
account for this part of the lesson.

Lesson CA2 (Final Test)

32
The format of this assessment is similar to the CA1 (Midterm Test), which you took
in the middle of the course. However, in the Final Test there is one more part which
focuses on written production, so you will be required to write a text in an appropriate
style. You will be allowed to make reference to the vocabulary entries you made in the
Lexical Book app. The choices for the written production are based on the topics and
language structure practised during the course through the Communicative Writing
tasks. The estimated time for this Final Test is 100 minutes and it is divided in four parts:
• Listening = 10 marks
• Reading = 10 marks
• Language in use (grammar and vocabulary) = 10 marks
• Communicative Writing = 10 marks / = 40 marks*
*In the Progress Report (Relatório de Aproveitamento) the total of 40 marks is converted to 30 marks.

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