Speakout Upper

Intermediate
Second Edition

Alignment with the Global Scale

of English and Common European
Framework of Reference

2ND
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EDITION

Speakout Second Edition is a comprehensive six-level general English course

for adults that has been developed in association with BBC Worldwide and BBC
Learning English. The course integrates authentic video from popular BBC
programmes into every unit and builds the skills and knowledge learners need to
express themselves confidently in a real English-speaking environment.

Completely revised and aligned to the Global Scale of English, this edition has
striking new visuals, updated reading and listening texts, new video clips and a
large bank of additional practice material.

Speakout Extra
Speakout Extra provides downloadable worksheets that meet learners’ individual
needs by providing them with additional grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and
skills practice. It also includes extra video exploitation activities to help learners
get the most out of the BBC clips.

COURSE COMPONENTS
• Students’ Book with DVD-ROM
• Students’ Book with DVD-ROM and MyEnglishLab
• Students’ Book Audio CDs
• Workbook with Audio CD (with and without key)
• Teacher’s Book with Resource and Assessment Disc
• ActiveTeach

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The Global Scale of English and
The Common European Framework of Reference
TThe Global Scale of English is a standardised, granular scale from 10 to 90 which measures
English language proficiency. It is correlated to the Common European Framework of
Reference (CEFR). Unlike the CEFR, which describes proficiency in terms of broad levels, the
Global Scale of English identifies what a learner can do at each point on a more granular
scale – and within a CEFR level. The scale is designed to motivate learners by demonstrating
incremental progress in their language ability. The Global Scale of English forms the
backbone for Pearson English course material and assessment.

CEFR and the Global Scale of English both comprise a number of Can Do statements for
each of the four language skills, describing what learners should be able to do at different
levels of proficiency. The Global Scale of English Can Do statements have been aligned to
the CEFR and many additional statements created, rated for difficulty and calibrated to the
scale.

This document provides an overview of the Can Do statements that are covered in each
unit of the course. For each Can Do statement we indicate whether a statement is from the
original CEFR or newly-created by Pearson English:

(C) Common European Framework descriptor, verbatim, © Council of Europe

(Ca) Common European Framework descriptor, adapted or edited, © Council of Europe
(N2000) North (2000) descriptor, verbatim
(N2000a) North (2000) descriptor, adapted or edited
(P) New Pearson English descriptor

English courses and testing aligned to a single scale -

the Global Scale of English
Visit English.com/gse to learn more about the Global Scale of English.

Council of Europe (2001) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning,
teaching, assessment. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

North, B. (2000) The Development of a Common Framework Scale of Language Proficiency.

New York: Peter Lang.

Schneider, Guenther and Brian North (1999) ‘In anderen Sprachen kann ich’ . . . Skalen zur
Beschreibung, Beurteilung und Selbsteinschätzung der fremdsprachlichen Kommunikationms-
fähigkeit. Berne, Project Report, National Research Programme 33, Swiss National Science
Research Council.Schneider, G., North, B. (2000) Fremdsprachen können – was heißt das?
Chur / Zürich: Rüegger

© The copyright of the Can Do statements taken from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages reproduced in this
document belongs to the Council of Europe. All users and publishers must ask formal and written permission prior to using these by
writing to the Language Policy Unit of the Council of Europe [email protected]
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EDITION

Speakout Second Edition Upper Intermediate is aligned with the Global Scale
of English and Common European Framework of Reference. It takes learners from
B1+ to B2 level. Each lesson guides students to a ‘Can do’ goal in line with the
Global Scale of English and Common European Framework ‘Can do’ statements.

GSE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Advanced
Upper Intermediate
Intermediate
Pre-intermediate
Elementary
Starter
CEFR <A1 A1 A2 + B1 + B2 + C1 C2
Learn about the Global Scale of English at www.english.com/gse

www.pearsonelt.com/speakout2e

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Unit One  NEW THINGS
Lesson 1.1 Time for a chat
Grammar Direct and indirect questions
Vocabulary Personality
Pronunciation Sentence stress

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can identify the main topic and related ideas in a structured text (P) B1 56 8

Listening Can follow main points of short talks on familiar topics delivered in clear,
standard speech (P) B1 45 8

Speaking Can summarise and comment on a short story or article and answer
questions in detail (CA) B1+ 56 8

Can engage in extended conversation in a clearly participatory fashion

on most general topics (CA) B2 61 9

Writing Can check and correct basic spelling, punctuation and grammar
mistakes in written work (P) B1+ 55 10

Lesson 1.2 Try something new

Grammar Present perfect
Vocabulary Feelings; word building: nouns
Pronunciation Word stress; connected speech

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can scan a long text or set of related texts in order to find specific
information (CA) B2 60 12

Listening

Speaking Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and

reactions (C) B1 49 11

Can develop an argument giving reasons in support of or against a

particular point of view (N2000) B1 46 13

Writing

Lesson 1.3 I’d like to enquire

Function Polite enquiries
Vocabulary Adverts
Pronunciation Polite intonation

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can find specific information in simple, brochures, letters and short
articles (P) A2+ 38 14

Listening Can take messages and communicate enquiries and problems in detail (P)
B1+ 53 14

Speaking Can exchange information on a wide range of topics within their field
with some confidence (CA) B2 59 15

Writing

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Lesson 1.4 Great experiences

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can find specific information in simple, brochures, letters and short
articles (P) A2+ 38 16

Listening Can understand a large part of many TV programmes on familiar topics

(CA) B1+ 58 16

Speaking Can summarise and comment on a short story or article and answer
questions in detail (P) B1+ 56 16

Can describe the personal significance of events and experiences in

detail (CA) B2 60 17

Writing Can develop a clear written description or narrative with relevant

supporting detail and examples (CA) B2 62 17

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Unit Two  ISSUES
Lesson 2.1 Making a difference
Grammar Present perfect simple and continuous
Vocabulary Issues; verbs/nouns with the same form
Pronunciation Word stress; weak forms: auxiliaries

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can scan a long text or set of related texts in order to find specific
information (CA) B2 60 20

Listening

Speaking Can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and
actions (C) B1+ 51 22

Writing

Lesson 2.2 You’re being watched

Grammar The passive
Vocabulary Surveillance
Pronunciation Sentence stress: passives

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading

Listening Can identify the main reasons for and against an argument or idea in a
discussion delivered in clear, standard speech (P) B1+ 56 23

Speaking Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of
interest (C) B1 46 23

Can summarise and comment on a short story or article and answer

questions in detail (P) B1+ 56 24

Can justify a viewpoint on a topical issue by discussing pros and cons of

various options (CA) B2 60 24

Writing Can demonstrate understanding of formality and conventions in

standard letters (P) B1+ 56 25

Can write a letter of complaint with appropriate register, structure and

conventions (P) B2 61 25

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Lesson 2.3 Good point!
Function Opinions
Vocabulary Opinion adjectives
Pronunciation Intonation for partially agreeing

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can find specific information in simple, brochures, letters and short
articles (P) A2+ 38 26

Listening Can follow main points of short talks on familiar topics delivered in clear,
standard speech (P) B1 45 26

Speaking Can summarise and comment on a short story or article and answer
questions in detail (P) B1+ 56 26

Can justify a viewpoint on a topical issue by discussing pros and cons of

various options (CA) B2 60 26/27

Can develop an argument giving reasons in support of or against a

particular point of view (N200) B2 63 26/27

Can express and comment on ideas and suggestions in informal

discussions (P) B1+ 56 26

Writing

Lesson 2.4 A quiet revolution

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can find specific information in simple, brochures, letters and short
articles (P) A2+ 38 28

Listening Can understand a large part of many TV programmes on familiar topics

(CA) B1+ 58 28

Speaking Can summarise and comment on a short story or article and answer
questions in detail (P) B1+ 56 28

Can express and comment on ideas and suggestions in informal

discussions (P) B1+ 56 28

Can develop an argument giving reasons in support of or against a

particular point of view (N200) B2 63 29

Can give a short, rehearsed talk or presentation on a familiar topic (CA) B1+ 52 29

Writing

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Unit Three  STORIES
Lesson 3.1 And the moral is…
Grammar Narrative tenses
Vocabulary Sayings
Pronunciation Weak forms: auxiliaries

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can recognise the writer’s point of view in a structured text (P) B1+ 56 32

Listening

Speaking Can describe the personal significance of events and experiences in

detail (CA) B2 60 33/34

Writing Can develop a clear written description or narrative with relevant

supporting detail and examples (CA) B2 62 34

Lesson 3.2 A life in six words

Grammar I wish/if only
Vocabulary Adjectives for stories; multi-word verbs
Pronunciation Sentence stress

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can find specific information in simple, brochures, letters and short
articles (P) A2+ 38 37

Listening Can follow main points of short talks on familiar topics delivered in clear,
standard speech (P) B1 45 35

Speaking Can summarise and comment on a short story or article and answer
questions in detail (P) B1+ 56 35/36

Can give clear detailed descriptions on a wide range of familiar subjects

(CA) B2 66 37

Writing

Lesson 3.3 It’s a great read

Function Expressing likes and dislikes
Vocabulary Reading genres
Pronunciation Sentence stress

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading

Listening Can identify the main reasons for and against an argument or idea in a B1+ 56 38
discussion delivered in clear, standard speech (P)

Speaking Can summarise orally the plot and sequence of events in an extract
from a film or play (CA) B2 64 39

Writing

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Lesson 3.4 Tess

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can find specific information in simple, brochures, letters and short
articles (P) A2+ 38 40

Listening Can understand a large part of many TV programmes on familiar topics

(CA) B1+ 58 40

Speaking Can summarise and comment on a short story or article and answer
questions in detail (P) B1+ 56 40

Can summarise orally the plot and sequence of events in an extract

from a film or play (CA) B2 64 41

Writing Can write clear detailed descriptions on a variety of subjects related to

their field of interest (C) B2 64 41

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Unit Four  DOWNTIME
Lesson 4.1 Out of time
Grammar Present and past habits
Vocabulary Free time
Pronunciation Connected speech: contractions

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can make inferences or predictions about the content of newspaper

and magazine articles from headings, titles or headlines (P) B1+ 58 44

Listening

Speaking Can exchange information on a wide range of topics within their field B2 59 45
with some confidence (CA)

Writing Can write a structured text clearly signalling main points and B1+ 58 46
supporting details (P)

Lesson 4.2 Great getaways

Grammar Future forms
Vocabulary Positive adjectives; uncountable and plural nouns
Pronunciation Word stress; connected speech

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can find specific information in simple, brochures, letters and short
articles (P) A2+ 38 47

Listening Can understand most of a radio programme about a familiar topic (CA ) B2 59 47

Speaking Can describe future plans and intentions in detail, giving degrees of
probability (P) B1+ 58 49

Writing

Lesson 4.3 How does it work?

Function Describing procedures
Vocabulary Abilities
Pronunciation Stress and intonation: mirror questions

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading

Listening Can follow chronological sequences in extended informal speech at

natural speed (P) B2 61 50

Speaking Can give a clear, detailed spoken description of how to carry out a
procedure (C) B2 60 51

Writing

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Lesson 4.4 The happiness formula

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can find specific information in simple, brochures, letters and short
articles (P) A2+ 38 52

Listening Can understand a large part of many TV programmes on familiar topics B1+ 58 52
(CA)

Speaking Can summarise and comment on a short story or article and answer B1+ 56 52
questions in detail (P)

Can give detailed answers to questions in a face-to-face survey (P) B1+ 58 53

Writing Can clearly signal problem and solution relationships in a structured B1+ 58 53
text (P)

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Unit Five  IDEAS
Lesson 5.1 Bright ideas?
Grammar Articles
Vocabulary Change; compound nouns
Pronunciation Weak forms and linking: the

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can scan a long text or set of related texts in order to find specific B2 60 56
information (CA)

Listening

Speaking Can express and comment on ideas and suggestions in informal B1+ 56 56/58
discussions (P)

Can justify a viewpoint on a topical issue by discussing pros and cons of

various options (CA) B2 60 58

Writing

Lesson 5.2 Consumer crazy

Grammar Real and hypothetical conditionals
Vocabulary Advertising collocations
Pronunciation Sentence stress: conditionals

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading

Listening Can understand most of a radio programme about a familiar topic (CA) B2 59 59

Speaking Can exchange information on a wide range of topics within their field
with some confidence (CA) B2 59 60

Writing Can write a brief standard report conveying factual information, stating
reasons for actions (CA) B2 59 61

Can interpret the main message from complex diagrams and visual
information (P) B2 59 61

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Lesson 5.3 What do you think?
Function Suggesting ideas
Vocabulary Collocations with idea
Pronunciation Intonation: showing reservations

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can find specific information in simple, brochures, letters and short
articles (P) A2+ 38 62

Listening Can follow main points of short talks on familiar topics delivered in clear,
standard speech (P) B1 45 62

Speaking Can express and comment on ideas and suggestions in informal

discussions (P) B1+ 56 62

Can develop an argument giving reasons in support of or against a

particular point of view (N200) B2 63 63

Writing

Lesson 5.4 Genius

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can find specific information in simple, brochures, letters and short
articles (P) A2+ 38 64

Listening Can understand a large part of many TV programmes on familiar topics

(CA) B1+ 58 64

Speaking Can summarise and comment on a short story or article and answer
questions in detail (P) B1+ 56 64

Can give clear presentations highlighting significant points with

relevant supporting details (CA) B2 66 65

Writing Can write a structured text clearly signalling main points and B1+ 58 65
supporting details (P)

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Unit Six  AGE
Lesson 6.1 The time of my life
Grammar Modal verbs and related phrases
Vocabulary Age; word building: prefixes
Pronunciation Connected speech: elision

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can scan a long text or set of related texts in order to find specific
information (CA) B2 60 68

Listening

Speaking Can give the advantages and disadvantages of various options on a

topical issue (CA) B2 60 68

Can take part in routine formal discussions conducted in clear standard

speech in which factual information is exchanged (CA) B1+ 57 70

Writing

Lesson 6.2 Future me

Grammar Future perfect and continuous
Vocabulary Optimism/pessimism
Pronunciation Weak forms: auxiliaries

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading

Listening Can understand most of a radio programme about a familiar topic (CA) B2 59 71

Speaking Can describe future plans and intentions in detail, giving degrees of B1+ 58 72
probability (P)

Writing Can write personal emails/letters giving and commenting on news in

detail (CA) B1+ 58 73

Lesson 6.3 So what you’re saying is…

Function Persuading
Vocabulary Collocations
Pronunciation Intonation: persuading

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can find specific information in simple, brochures,

Listening Can understand most of a radio programme about a familiar topic (CA) B2 59 74

Speaking Can justify a viewpoint on a topical issue by discussing pros and cons of
various options (CA) B2 60 74/75

Can plan what is to be said and the means to say it, considering the
impact on the recipient (CA) B2 64 75

Writing

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Lesson 6.4 How to live to 101

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can find specific information in simple, brochures, letters and short
articles (P) A2+ 38 76

Listening Can understand a large part of many TV programmes on familiar topics B1+ 58 76
(CA)

Speaking Can summarise and comment on a short story or article and answer
questions in detail (P) B1+ 56 76

Can develop an argument giving reasons in support of or against a

particular point of view (N200) B2 63 77

Writing Can systematically develop an argument giving the reasons in support

of or against a point of view (P) B2 62 77

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Unit Seven  MEDIA
Lesson 7.1 TV Globetrotters
Grammar Quantifiers
Vocabulary Television; multi-word verbs
Pronunciation Connected speech: linking

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can quickly scan long, complex tests for key information (P) B2 65 80

Listening

Speaking Can develop an argument giving reasons in support of or against a

particular point of view (N200) B2 63 82

Can exchange information on a wide range of topics within their field

with some confidence (CA) B2 59 82

Writing

Lesson 7.2 The camera never lies

Grammar Reported speech
Vocabulary Reporting verbs
Pronunciation Word stress

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading

Listening Can understand most of a radio programme about a familiar topic (CA) B2 59 84

Speaking Can develop an argument giving reasons in support of or against a

particular point of view (N200) B2 63 85

Writing Can show the relationship between and opinion and a counter
argument in a discursive text B2 61 85

Lesson 7.3 What’s in the news

Function Adding emphasis
Vocabulary The press
Pronunciation Sentence stress

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading

Listening Can follow main points of short talks on familiar topics delivered in clear,
standard speech (P) B1 45 86

Speaking Can summarise and comment on a short story or article and answer
questions in detail (P) B1+ 56 86

Can speculate about the causes of an issue or problem (CA) B2 63 87

Writing

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Lesson 7.4 News blunders

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can find specific information in simple, brochures, letters and short
articles (P) A2+ 38 88

Listening Can understand a large part of many TV programmes on familiar topics

(CA) B1+ 58 88

Speaking Can summarise and comment on a short story or article and answer
questions in detail (CA) B1+ 56 88

Can summarise and give opinions on issues and stories and answer
questions in detail (CA) B1+ 56 89

Writing Can write a concise summary of the main ideas of a longer structured
text (P) B1+ 58 89

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Unit Eight  BEHAVIOUR
Lesson 8.1 It’s a tough call
Grammar Past and mixed conditionals
Vocabulary Collocations: decisions; compound adjectives
Pronunciation Connected speech: weak forms

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can understand inferred meaning in a formal structured text (P) B2 64 92

Listening

Speaking Can describe the personal significance of events and experiences in

detail (CA) B2 60 94

Writing

Lesson 8.2 Fair share

Grammar -ing form and infinitive
Vocabulary Values
Pronunciation Connected speech: intrusive /w/

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading

Listening Can understand main points and check comprehension by using

contextual clues (CA) B2 64 95

Speaking Can speculate about causes, consequences, hypothetical situations

(N200) B2 64 95

Writing Can develop a clear written description or narrative with relevant

supporting detail and examples (CA) B2 62 97

Lesson 8.3 Have you got a minute

Function Handling an awkward situation

Vocabulary Behaviour
Pronunciation Sentence stress and intonation

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Reading

Listening Can follow main points of short talks on familiar topics delivered in clear,
standard speech (P) B1 45 98

Speaking Can explain a problem and demand what action should be taken in an
appropriate way (CA) B2 64 98/99

Can plan what is to be said and the means to say it, considering the
effect on the recipient (CA) B2 64 99

Writing

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Lesson 8.4 The human animal

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can recognise significant points and arguments in straightforward

newspaper articles on familiar topics (CA) B1+ 54 100

Listening Can understand TV documentaries, interviews, plays and most films in

standard speech (CA) B2 64 100

Speaking Can give a clear, detailed spoken description of how to carry out a
procedure (C) B2 60 101

Writing Can develop a clear written description or narrative with relevant

supporting detail and examples (CA) B2 62 101

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Unit Nine  TROUBLE
Lesson 9.1 Witness
Grammar -ing form and infinitive
Vocabulary Crime; dependent prepositions
Pronunciation Connected speech: elision

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can quickly scan long, complex tests for key information (P) B2 65 104

Listening

Speaking Can express views clearly and evaluate hypothetical proposals in

informal discussions (CA) B2 64 106

Writing

Lesson 9.2 Scam

Grammar Past modals of deduction
Vocabulary Synonyms
Pronunciation Connected speech: past modals

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading

Listening Can understand main points and check comprehension by using

contextual clues (CA) B2 64 107

Speaking Can speculate about the causes of an issue or problem (CA) B2 63 109

Writing Can write a structured text clearly signalling main points and
supporting details (P) B1+ 58 109

Lesson 9.3 It’s an emergency!

Function Reporting an incident
Vocabulary Incidents
Pronunciation Sentence stress

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading

Listening Can follow main points of short talks on familiar topics delivered in clear, B1+ 54 110
standard speech (P)

Can justify a viewpoint on a topical issue by discussing pros and cons of B2 60 110
various options (CA)

Speaking Can initiate, maintain and end discourse naturally with effective turn-
taking (CA) B2 64 110

Can use synonyms to describe or gloss an unknown word (CA) B1+ 55 111

Writing

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Lesson 9.4 Survival

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading Can recognise significant points and arguments in straightforward

newspaper articles on familiar topics (CA) B1+ 54 112

Listening Can understand TV documentaries, interviews, plays and most films in

standard speech (CA) B2 64 112

Speaking Can summarise and comment on a short story or article and answer
questions in detail (CA) B1+ 56 112

Can justify and sustain views by providing relevant explanations and

arguments (CA) B2 60 113

Writing Can develop a clear written description or narrative with relevant

supporting detail and examples (CA) B2 62 113

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Unit Ten  CULTURE
Lesson 10.1 Moving experiences
Grammar Relative clauses
Vocabulary Adjectives to describe films
Pronunciation Intonation: relative clauses

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Reading

Listening Can recognise the speaker’s point of view in a structured presentation (P) B2 60 116

Speaking Can express their thoughts in some detail on cultural topics (e.g. music,
films) (CA) B1+ 55 117

Writing Can write a structured review of a film, book or play with some
references and examples (CA) B2 65 118

Lesson 10.2 Popular culture

Grammar Participle clauses
Vocabulary The arts; two-part phrases
Pronunciation Word stress; connected speech

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Reading Can synthesise information from different sources in order to give a

written or oral summary (P) B2 65 119

Listening

Speaking Can describe the personal significance of events and experiences in

detail (CA) B2 60 121

Writing

Lesson 10.3 On your left…

Function Giving a tour
Vocabulary Dimensions
Pronunciation Intonation in comments

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Reading

Listening Can follow main points of short talks on familiar topics delivered in clear,
standard speech (P) B1 45 122

Speaking Can exchange information on a wide variety of topics within their field
with some confidence (CA) B1+ 59 122

Can give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of familiar

subjects (CA) B2 66 122

Writing

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Lesson 10.4 The People’s Palace

Can do objectives CEFR GSE PAGE

Reading

Listening Can understand TV documentaries, interviews, plays and most films in B2 64 124
standard speech (CA)

Speaking Can exchange information on a wide variety of topics within their field B1+ 59 124
with some confidence (CA)

Can justify a viewpoint on a topical issue by discussing pros and cons of B2 60 125
various options (CA)

Writing Can write clear, detailed descriptions on a variety of subjects related to B2 64 125
their field of interest (C)

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