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Module Goals and CEFR Level Summary Lessons Vocabulary*

Module 1: Role Models B2+ I have a broad active reading vocabulary, which This module helps 1 W ho do you Values
pages 6 to 19 means I can read with a large degree of independence, students learn believe in? Innovation
adapting style and speed of reading to different texts how to talk about Passion
and purposes. people they look 2 T he future is Intrigue
B2+ I can overcome gaps in vocabulary with paraphrased up to. They will now! Civic Action
and alternative expressions. learn how to
B2+ I can follow lectures and presentations in my talk about great 3 Soaring to
field, even if the organization and language are both philanthropists, New Heights
complex. inventors, and
B2+ I can express myself clearly and without much sign other role models, 4 Dine with a
of having to restrict what I want to say. I can reformulate as well as how to Celebrity
ideas in different ways to ensure people understand write a fan letter.
exactly what I mean. 5 I?셫 a big fan!
B2+ I can write letters conveying degrees of emotion
and highlighting the personal significance of events and
experiences and commenting on my correspondent's
news and views.

Module 2: History & Culture B2+ I can understand correspondence relating to my This module 1 A Language Traditions
pages 20 to 35 personal and professional interests with occasional use helps students at Risk History
of a dictionary. talk about world Words to
B2+ I can give clear, well-developed, detailed cultures. They 2 C elebrating Convey
descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my will learn to talk American Concern
interests, expanding and supporting my ideas. about endangered History Cultural Foods
B2+ I can understand in detail TV documentaries, languages, world Conflict
interviews, talk shows, plays, and films in standard history and cuisine, 3 L iving in a
language. and other cultural Bubble
B2+ I can develop an argument systematically, topics. They will
highlighting significant points and including supporting also express their 4 F ood Culture
details where necessary. opinions on these 5 Cultural
B2+ I can use a range of language to express abstract topics.
ideas as well as topical subjects, correcting most of my Conflict
mistakes in the process.

Module 3: Future Technology B2+ I can summarize information and arguments from a This module 1 The Cost of Genetics
Pages 36 to 49 variety of sources, highlighting significant points. helps students Genes Automation
B2+ I can understand in detail texts within my field of talk about how Space Travel &
interest or specialty. I can understand specialized articles technology will 2 N o Work Left Colonization
outside my own field if I can occasionally check with a affect our future. to Do Words to
dictionary. They will learn Convey
B2+ I can understand standard spoken language, live or how to talk about 3 S pace Speculation
broadcast, even in a noisy environment. gene therapy, Exploration Improvement
B2+ I can give a clear, well-structured presentation, automation, space
with highlighting of significant points, and can answer exploration, smart 4 Products
questions about the content. homes, and other That Will
B2+ I can write clear, detailed descriptions of real or topics in tech. Change the
imaginary events and experiences. This module helps World
students talk
C1 I can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, about mysterious 5 Smart Homes
complex texts likely to be encountered in social, phenomena.
Module 4: Mysteries professional or academic life, though I may want time to They will learn 1 Superstitions Words to
Pages 50 to 65 reread them. to talk about 2 Conspiracy Convey Belief/
C1 I can keep up with animated discussions on abstract superstitions, Disbelief
and complex topics with a number of speakers and can animal emotions, Theories Mysteries
participate effectively even when people start talking ghost stories, and 3 Animal Words to
simultaneously. common false Convey
C1 I can follow extended discussions even when it is beliefs. Emotions Empathy
not clearly structured and when relationships are only 4 A Ghost Words to
implied and not signaled directly. Convey
C1 I can develop an argument systematically in well- Story Fear and
structured speech, highlighting significant points, and 5 What do you Reluctance
concluding appropriately. Words to
C1 I can present points of view in a paper, developing an know? Convey
argument, highlighting the most important points, and Analysis and
supporting my reasoning with examples. Understanding

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