Contents–Level 2 Functions Grammar Vocabulary Pronunciation

The 1990s  Page 7

Talking about the effect Review of the simple past Internet activities Sounds: vowel + consonant + e
Reading Pronoun reference: magazine article of technology
Past progressive Describing reactions
Unit 1

Unit 1
Talking about past events
Listening Language use: listening to a talk Irregular simple past verbs Sources of information
Evaluating different sources (websites, newspapers, etc.)
Speaking Communication strategy: asking follow-up questions of information Prepositions at, by, about, in
Talking about your birth year when and while
Writing Language use: writing online comments
Talking about online activities
lifeSkills Information and research: identifying sources of information Describing people’s reactions

Culture Vulture  Page 17

Describing and comparing art Comparatives with Adjectives for describing the arts Sentence rhythm:
Reading Language use: reading a movie review as … as/not as … as as … as/not as … as
Discussing and comparing Cultural activities
Unit 2

Unit 2
Listening
cultural activities Superlatives
Identifying speakers’ opinions: book club meeting Different forms of culture
Talking about movies Spelling rules for forming superlative (paintings, plays, etc.)
Speaking Language use: talking about cultural activities adjectives
Discussing cultural differences
Writing Linking sentences: so and because Irregular superlative adjectives

lifeSkills Self-direction and learning: developing cultural awareness

Tickets, Money, Passport!  Page 27

Talking about vacation plans Possessive pronouns and whose Travel essentials Sentence rhythm:
Reading Pronoun reference: travel article and preferences possessive pronouns
Modals of permission and request Travel
Unit 3

Unit 3
Talking about possessions and
Listening Language use: listening to travel plans travel essentials Types of vacation
(skiing trip, road trip, etc.)
Speaking Communication strategy: responding to requests Asking for permission
Adjectives to describe vacations
Making and responding to requests (perfect, fantastic, etc.)
Writing Language use: writing a to-do list
Estimating and comparing quantities Carbon-generating activities
lifeSkills Thinking and problem-solving: estimating and guessing (carbon footprints) (heat your home, etc.)

It could Happen to Anyone!  Page 37

Talking about opinions Present perfect—ever/never Good and bad experiences Sounds: initial /sp/, /st/, and /sk/
Reading Language use: reading an article Feelings
Discussing good and bad experiences Present perfect—How long/for/since
Unit 4

Unit 4
Listening Identifying speakers’ opinions: an informal conversation Frequency expressions (once, twice, etc.)
Talking about life events and changes Past participles
Time expressions (ten minutes, etc.)
Speaking Language use: asking questions to complete a questionnaire Talking about a tradition Have you ever …?
Active listening techniques
Talking about feelings (eye contact, etc.)
Writing Linking sentences: but, and, or, so, and because
Responding actively in a conversation Active listening phrases
lifeSkills Collaboration: active listening (sure, yeah, OK, etc.)

Musical Notes  Page 47

Talking about music and Present perfect vs. simple past Words to describe music Sounds: /ӕ/ vs. /e/
Reading Prediction: magazine article musical preferences
Modals of advice and warning Musical genres
Unit 5

Unit 5
Describing music
Listening Language use: listening to different opinions Words related to music
Talking about concerts (concert, playlist, etc.)
Speaking Communication strategy: starting and ending a conversation Talking about past events
Writing Language use: writing an informal review Giving advice and warnings
Discussing the focus of a presentation
lifeSkills Organization and planning: narrowing the focus of a presentation

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Living Spaces  Page 57
Describing rooms in a house Direct and indirect objects Objects in a house Sentence rhythm:
Reading Language use: reading opinions Household chores stress patterns with
Describing a living space Separable phrasal verbs separable phrasal verbs
Unit 6

Unit 6
Adjectives to describe rooms (organized, messy, etc)
Listening Understanding instructions and processes: podcast with direct objects
Talking about giving gifts Living spaces (mansion, cabin, etc)
Preposition + indirect object Sharing accommodations (roommate, dorm, etc.)
Speaking Language use: talking about living spaces Talking about housekeeping
Adjectives to describe people
Writing Identifying paragraph structure: topic sentences Discussing virtual worlds (anti-social, selfish, etc.)
Giving your opinion Adverbs of degree (extremely, constantly, etc.)
lifeSkills Collaboration: discussing alternatives
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A Question of Taste  Page 67
Talking about unusual foods too/(not) … enough/really/very Tastes and textures Words: multisyllable adjectives
Reading Prediction: magazine article Talking about food preferences How much/How many Containers
Unit 7

Unit 7
and eating habits and quantifiers
Listening Language use: listening to complaints Food
Listening to complaints about food
Speaking Communication strategy: explaining what you mean Explaining what you mean Food preparation (add, put, etc.)
Describing food
Writing Language use: writing a recipe
Talking about quantities and containers
lifeSkills Information and research: writing a survey Talking about restaurants

Love and Romance  Page 77

Discussing dating customs Phrases of preference Dating Words: -ould
Reading Language use: reading an advice column Talking about preferences get + adjective
Negative yes/no questions
Unit 8

Unit 8
Listening Understanding instructions and processes: an academic lecture Understanding instructions Phrases with go
and processes Relationships (couple, fight, marry, etc.)
Speaking Language use: talking about dating customs Talking about famous couples Animal mating (reproduce, lay an egg, etc.)
Writing Identifying paragraph structure: relevant supporting details Talking about animal mating habits Things to do on a date
lifeSkills Thinking and problem-solving: using background information to solve a problem Giving advice and recommendations

Our Planet  Page 87

Talking about natural places will and going to The natural world Sounds: /eɪ/
Reading Understanding meaning from context: nature article
Making predictions about the future Modals of possibility—may, might, will The weather
Unit 9

Unit 9
Listening Language use: listening to a weather forecast Describing the weather Natural disasters
(earthquake, flood, etc.)
Speaking Communication strategy: interrupting Interrupting
City development plans
Discussing poems (build factories, etc.)
Writing Language use: writing a poem
Discussing city development plans definitely/probably
lifeSkills Organization and planning: evaluating different plans

Party Animals  Page 97

Talking about parties Present tense with future meaning Parties Sentence rhythm:
Reading Language use: reading a magazine article intonation of offers
Unit 10

Unit 10
Talking about future plans and events Modals of offer—can/could/will Adjectives describing events
Listening Using visual clues: a description of an event Discussing party customs Party customs
(arrive on time, say goodbye, etc.)
Speaking Language use: talking about party plans Describing problems
Offering to help
Writing Writing paragraphs: writing topic sentences
Complaining in a store
lifeSkills Self-direction and learning: being assertive

Innovate!  Page 107

Describing what materials Simple present passive Materials Sounds: /aɪ/
Reading Understanding meaning from context: technology Web site different things are made of
Unit 11

Unit 11
Simple past passive Using technology
Listening Language use: listening to a description of a process Talking about inventions Inventions
and gadgets by + agent
(games console, microwave oven, etc.)
Speaking Communication strategy: expressing uncertainty Talking about the use of technology Plastic-making process
(oil, refinery, etc.)
Writing Language use: writing a product review Asking for and giving help
Cell phone features
lifeSkills
Discussing cell phone features (camera, text messaging, etc.)
Thinking and problem-solving: thinking creatively

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Across the Generations  Page 117
Discussing generational differences Zero and first conditionals Describing relationships Sounds: /oʊ/
Reading Language use: reading a letter
Unit 12

Unit 12
Talking about relationships Review of future forms Rules
Listening Using visual clues: parent-teenager conversations Talking about household rules if/when Ambitions
and punishments (get a degree, make money, etc.)
Speaking Language use: talking about ambitions may/might/can
Talking about the future Reaching a compromise
Writing Writing paragraphs: writing relevant supporting details (make suggestions, be flexible, etc.)
Talking about ambitions
lifeSkills Collaboration: reaching a compromise Reaching a compromise