I06 Students copy

The list below will help you follow up on your achievement. Please put a check (
) in the
box that in your opinion shows your progress. Make sure you demonstrate you can do
the following when finishing the respective unit.

Unit 4

Unit 6

Unit 5





Intermediate Six (I06)

Learning Objectives

I saw
it in
class

I
understand
it

I can
use it

To talk about generational differences (activist,

visionary, escapist, apathetic, carry on a tradition)
To express different meanings using modals and phrasal
modals
E.g.: She was able to finish the race. / He said you
were allowed to park here. / You may use your
dictionaries to complete the exercise.
To agree/disagree with an opinion
E.g.: Exactly! / I completely agree. / I see your point,
but/ I know what you mean, but
To listen for detailed information in an interview
To distinguish between stated and inferred information
To talk about mysteries (distress call, missing persons
report, burglary report, stranded, vanished)
To speculate about the past using modals
E.g.: He may have worked for the CIA after the war
ended. / He may have been killed because of his
connection to the CIA. / He must have planned to
return, they say. / Most people agree that he couldnt
have survived.
To make and respond to speculations
E.g.: I wonder if the cleaners drank the coffee. ~ That
hardly seems likely. / Theres no doubt that the cake
was gone when we arrived. ~ Definitely!

To distinguish fact from theory

To summarize an article

To talk about world issues (lay off, get ahead, hand in

ones notice, go under, catch on, set up)

To express different meanings using phrasal verbs

E.g.: Even though times are rough, we shouldnt cut
down on our advertising budget. / I dont think we
should make any drastic changes. Lets stick with our
current strategy.
To negotiate a solution
E.g.: Would you consider working on Saturday? ~ Im
afraid I cant. ~ Well, bear in mind that...If youll, I
could~ OK, I can agree to that.

To listen for details and points of view

To write a cover letter to apply for a job

Remember that you must be able to elaborate your ideas with supporting details and
ask follow-up questions.

 = Vocabulary tool
 = Listening skill

October, 2007

 = Writing skill
 = Reading skill

 = Communication strategy
 = Speaking skill