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Module 7 Education
Before you start … pic.4 (p.110)
ñ Work through the questions with the class, asking What are the people in this picture doing? What is a
follow up questions to encourage Ss to expand on special school? Do you know of any special schools?
their answers as much as possible. e.g. What types What would you like to study if you went to a
of activities do you like to do on holidays? What special school?
monuments have you visited? Why? Would you like
to be an exchange student? Why or why not?
ñ Make sure Ss understand this section and use the Find the page number(s) for…
prompts to recycle vocabulary seen in Module 6.
Allow Ss time to browse through the module and find the
Look at Module 7 items. Ask them to explain what each item is and elicit
simple information about each of them.
Refer Ss to the title of module, Education, and invite
them to suggest what they think it means and what
Suggested Answer Key
they expect to learn from the module.
a graph (p. 107)
What information does the graph contain? Why do
Suggested Answer Key we use graphs? What do you learn from this graph?
The title refers to learning and going to school. I
think we will learn about different schools, a diagram (p. 119)
subjects and ways of learning. What does the diagram show? Why do we use
diagrams? How does this diagram help us
understand the information in the text?
Ask Ss to look through the module and find the page
a sketch showing how something is made (p. 113)
numbers for each of the pictures. Ask questions to
What does the sketch show? Does it help us
stimulate a discussion about them.
understand? Where do we sometimes see sketches?

Suggested Answer Key dictionary entries (p. 108)

Focus Ss attention to pic.1 (p.108). What information do these entries give us about the
word? Do you use a dictionary to help with the
T: What page is the picture on? pronunciation of a word? When do we use dictionaries?
S1: It’s on page 108. It’s a boy looking in a What subjects require the use of a dictionary?
microscope.
T: Have you ever used a microscope?
S2: Yes, in science class. Go through the rest of the sections with your Ss and
T: What is your favourite subject? Why? point out that by the end of the module that they will
know how to perform the tasks listed.
S3: History. I like to learn about the past and
Explain that the module has:
important people.
― a Literature and Speaking section
pic.2 (p.116)
― a Culture Corner
What is this a picture of? What do think the girls
― a Going Green section
are doing? How do you help your friends when they
― an English in Use section
have problems? What kinds of problems do we
experience at school? Ask Ss to look at the relevant pages and elicit what
each section is about.
pic.3 (p.107)
What is the boy doing in the picture? What other
Listen, read and talk about …/Learn how to …/
ways do we communicate with others? Do you use
Practise …/Write/Make …
computers and mobiles to communicate with your
friends? As described in the relevant section in Module 1.

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7 a
Reading & Vocabulary
Objectives
Vocabulary: related to the media and
4 Focus ➤ Understanding new vocabulary
communications; symbols ñ Refer Ss to the bold words in the text. Discuss
Reading: reading for confirmation; reading for meaning.
specific information; reading a graph ñ Have Ss find meaning in own L1. Allow time for
Speaking: discussing the topic of the text; Ss to write down new vocabulary in notebooks.
discussing a day in your life without gadgets; ñ Have Ss complete matching task individually.
conducting a survey ñ Invite Ss to read out answers to the class and
Listening: listening for confirmation check.

Answer Key
Reading fixed on: stuck
1 Focus ➤ Introducing the topic of the text chatting: talking
occasionally: sometimes
ñ Have Ss look at the pictures and elicit descriptions
texting: sending written messages
of them.
telling off: speaking to sb angrily
ñ Elicit discussion on what gadgets Ss use and
concentrate: focus
why.
deal with: cope with
impact: effect
Suggested Answer Key extensions: additions
In the pictures I see young people working,
having fun and using technology.
I can see computers and mobile phones. 5 Focus ➤ Discussing the topic of the text
I have got both a computer and a mobile ñ Read the last sentence of the text with Ss and
phone. check for understanding.
ñ In pairs, Ss discuss the sentence, using vocabulary
2 Focus ➤ Predicting the content of the text/ from the text.
listening and reading for confirmation ñ Monitor activity and assist as necessary.

ñ Invite a few Ss to read the title and the first

Suggested Answer Key
sentences in each paragraph.
ñ Elicit what the text is about and write Ss’ A: The author is saying that talking to people
answers on the board. on-line isn’t as good as real face-to-face
ñ Ss read and listen to the text and check. communication and that we should make
sure we find time to go out and meet
people.
Suggested Answer Key
B: Do you agree with this opinion?
The text could be about how young people live A: No, I don’t. I think that it is more fun to
today and the role electronic media plays in meet people online. I feel more
their lives. comfortable communicating with people
that way. What do you think?
B: I understand what the author is saying. I
3 Focus ➤ Reading for specific information
have to agree that communicating with
ñ Have Ss read again text and complete task people is best when you can actually see
individually. them.
ñ Ss compare and check answers with a partner.

Answer Key
1 C 2 C 3 B 4 D

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Vocabulary
9 Focus ➤ Discussing a day in your life without
6 Focus ➤ Understanding phrases gadgets
ñ Have Ss complete matching task and sentences ñ In pairs, Ss discuss a day in their life without
individually. gadgets and answer the questions in the rubric.
ñ Ss compare answers with a partner. ñ Monitor activity and assist as necessary.
ñ Invite a pair of Ss to read out exchanges in class
and check. Suggested Answer Key
My alarm clock wakes me up, not my mobile
Suggested Answer Key phone. I leave my mobile phone at home
1 d 2 a 3 b 4 c switched off. I feel lost without it! I have
1 connect to the Internet breakfast in the kitchen and instead of
2 check my emails watching TV, I read the newspaper. I don’t
3 download ... files check my emails because I am not using the
4 install … Programme Internet today at all. I go to school and don’t
listen to any music on the school bus ― I have
left my MP3 player at home. After school, I do
7 Focus ➤ Understanding symbols my homework but I don’t type it up ― I write it
by hand. In the evening, I read a book instead
ñ Read through symbol key with Ss and check for
of watching a DVD. I don’t text my friends ― I
understanding.
speak to my family instead.
ñ Elicit answer to the question in the rubric.
These changes would make me feel a little bit
ñ In pairs, Ss read each other the addresses,
isolated from my friends and the world. I
using the key.
would feel a bit lost and lonely.
ñ Monitor activity and check for understanding.

Answer Key 10 Focus ➤ Conducting a survey

Number 1 is an email address and number 2 is
ñ Allow Ss time to conduct surveys and collect
a web address.
information.
ñ Alternatively, assign task as HW.
8 Focus ➤ Reading/understanding a graph ñ Invite Ss to present their findings to the class
and discuss.
ñ Refer Ss to the graph in the rubric and read
through it in class. (Ss’ own answers)
ñ Elicit answers to the questions in the rubric and
where the information is found in the graph.

Answer Key
1 Young people use the television the most
and the cinema the least.
2 47%
3 TV, radio, CD/tape/MP3, computer,
video/ DVD = 5
4 (Suggested Answer) I watch TV, listen to a
CD, play on a computer, go online and
read a book.

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7 b
Listening & Speaking
Objectives
Suggested Answer Key
Vocabulary: related to school and school subjects
Reading: reading for confirmation, reading to 1 I am fond of English and Music.
identify missing text 2 I am best at languages.
Speaking: describing a picture; practicing a 3 I would like to spend more time learning
dialogue; role playing (asking for/giving advice); Music.
speaking with contrastive stress
Listening: listening to identify conversations; 3 Focus ➤ Understanding new vocabulary
listening for confirmation; listening for specific
information; listening for contrastive stress ñ Read through dictionary entries with Ss and
check for understanding.
ñ Have Ss complete task individually.
1 Focus ➤ Listening to identify a conversation/ ñ Invite Ss to read out sentences in class and
describing a picture check.

ñ Have Ss listen to recording and complete

Answer Key
matching task individually.
ñ In pairs, Ss compare answers and choose a 1 report card 3 degree
picture to describe to each other. 2 timetable 4 certificate
ñ Instruct pairs in their descriptions to make two
mistakes and ask partner to identify them. 4 Focus ➤ Consolidating vocabulary
ñ Monitor activity and assist as necessary.
ñ Have Ss in pairs complete task.
ñ Pairs check their answers with another pair and
Answer Key
discuss.
1 C 2 A 3 B

Answer Key
Suggested Answer Key 1 test 3 exam 5 exam
2 test 4 test 6 exam
A: There’s a boy looking at something in a
microscope. The teacher is helping her.
B: You mean he’s looking at something under a 5 Focus ➤ Predicting the content of a dialogue/
microscope. The teacher is helping him. etc reading for confirmation
ñ Read with Ss the first exchange and elicit what
2 a Focus ➤ Activating vocabulary they think the dialogue is about.
ñ Have Ss brainstorm names of school subjects ñ Ss read dialogue and check their answers.
they know and write them on a paper.
ñ Ss compare their list with a partner. Answer Key
I think the dialogue is about how two friends
Suggested Answer Key did in an exam
Biology, Chemistry, English, Maths, French,
German, History, Music 6 a Focus ➤ Reading to identify missing text/
listening for confirmation
b Focus ➤ Consolidating vocabulary ñ Have Ss complete individually missing text
with phrases in rubric.
ñ In pairs, Ss answers to each other the
ñ Ss listen to dialogue and check their answers.
questions in the rubric, following the
example.
ñ Monitor activity and check for understanding
of vocabulary.
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Answer Key B: Yes, we could start a study group. There are

1 G 2 C 3 D 4 B 5 H probably a few others who would like to join
us. The more people there are, the more
ideas you can share. It’s a great way to
b Focus ➤ Understanding a phrase learn.
ñ Read the phrase in the rubric. A: Sounds like fun. Let’s do it!
ñ Elicit from Ss what it means in context with B: We all learn differently but one thing’s
the dialogue and discuss. for sure ― you have to take good notes.
A: My notes could be better. What’s the best
way to take good notes?
Answer Key
B: Why don’t you bring your notes to the
It is easy to say you should revise but it is hard study group and I’ll show you mine to
to actually do the revision. compare.
A: Thanks, Jenny.
c Focus ➤ Practising a dialogue/consolidating B: If you have good notes, then all you need
new vocabulary to do is revise regularly.
A: Easier said than done! But I guess it makes
ñ In pairs, Ss read out the dialogue from the rubric. sense to study all year rather than leave
ñ Monitor activity and assist as necessary. it till the last minute!
(Ss’ own answers) B: It does mean that you can’t go out so
often. You have to stay at home and study.
Everyday English A: You’re right. Anything else?
B: Remember to turn the TV off while
7 Focus ➤ Role playing (asking/giving advice) studying!
ñ Read table in rubric with Ss and check for A: Why’s that?
understanding of phrases. B: You can’t concentrate on two things at the
ñ Refer Ss to example in rubric. same time ― that’s why!
ñ In pairs, Ss act out exchanges asking for and A: OK, so we’re going to start a study group
giving advice, using the guidelines in the and I am going to make much more effort
rubric. with my schoolwork in future. Here’s
ñ Invite Ss to act out conversations in class and hoping it helps!
ask for feedback.

Suggested Answer Key Listening

A: 48%! Another bad mark ― oh no! I am 8 Focus ➤ Listening for specific information
getting poor marks in everything these ñ Have Ss read through questions in rubric.
days. What do you think I should do, ñ Ss listen to recording and complete questions
Jenny? individually.
B: Have you thought of asking the teachers ñ Ss compare answers with a partner and check.
to explain things you don’t understand?
A: That’s a good idea but I don’t want the
Answer Key
teachers to think I’m not listening in
class. I always listen to them. 1 b 2 a 3 b 4 c 5 c
B: Teachers don’t mind giving students a bit
of extra help ― don’t be afraid!
Intonation
A: OK, I’ll try.
B: Another good idea is to make yourself a 9 a Focus ➤ Listening for/understanding
study timetable so that you discipline contrastive stress
yourself before the exams. I do that. ñ Read theory box with Ss and check for
A: That might work. I need to use my time understanding.
more effectively. Could we study ñ Read examples in rubric to the Ss with the
together? correct stress and discuss meanings.
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Listening & Speaking 7b

ñ Ss listen to recording and repeat.
Answer Key
ñ Check for correct stress when Ss repeat
1 Andy got a bad mark for the exam, not a
sentences.
good one.
(Ss’ own answers) 2 He was in trouble because he used
violence against another pupil.
b Focus ➤ Understanding the meaning of
contrastive stress in a sentence/practicing
contrastive stress
ñ In pairs, Ss discuss meaning of examples in
rubric and practice saying sentences with
correct contrastive stress.
ñ Monitor activity and check for understanding.
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7 e
Writing Skills
Objectives
1 for-and-against
Reading: understanding a rubric; reading to
2 the Internet as a homework tool
identify for-and against arguments; reading to
3 formal
identify the writer’s opinion; reading to identify
4 (Suggested Answer)
topic and supporting sentences
S1: What are the advantages of using
Writing: writing supporting sentences; using
the Internet as a homework tool?
linkers; writing a for-and-against essay
S2: You can access information quickly
and easily.
S1: Yes, and you can type in questions
1 Focus ➤ Introducing for-and-against essays
and get answers straight away.
ñ Read the Theory Box with Ss and check for S2: It is easier than looking through lots
understanding. of books as you can use the search
ñ Elicit which topic in the list is a for-and-against engine to find things for you.
essay. S1: And often the information is
presented in an interesting way, with
Answer Key plenty of pictures and even videos. So
Topic C it’s easy to understand.
S2: Are there any disadvantages?
S1: Yes. You might get distracted and
2 Focus ➤ Understanding a rubric read other things on the Internet
ñ Have Ss read rubric and underline key words. instead of doing your homework!
ñ Ss answer questions individually and compare S2: Sometimes you find so much
with a partner. information that it is hard to decide
ñ In pairs, Ss discuss what arguments for and what to use.
against they would use in their essays. S1: And then you must be careful not to
plagiarise. etc

Answer Key
Key words: class discussion, Internet, homework
tool, essay, arguments for and against

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3 a) Focus ➤ Understanding a for-and-against 4 Focus ➤ Understanding linkers

essay
ñ Read with Ss the table and check for
ñ Have Ss read essay and complete table understanding.
individually. ñ Ss complete task individually.
ñ In pairs, Ss compare answers and check to ñ Invite a few Ss to read out article with new
see if any of their arguments from Ex. 2 linkers from the table and check.
question 4 were included in essay.
Answer Key Answer Key
However ― yet
Advantages Justifications/Examples First of all ― the first advantage/Firstly
Secondly ― Moreoever/In addition
A quick way to find Students have more free
For example ― For instance
information time for other activities
However ― in spite of this/Despite this
Provides a variety Students can read lots of One drawback ― one disadvantage
of sources information and form For example ― in particular
their own opinions by Another disadvantage ― Another point against
comparing and All in all ― All things considered/In conclusion
contrasting ideas

Disadvantages Justifications/Examples 5 Focus ➤ Understanding topic and supporting

sentences
Students don’t use They just copy the
their writing skills information which is not ñ Read the Study Skills box with Ss and check for
always well-written understanding.
ñ Have Ss identify topic and supporting sentences
Some websites Some students may
in essay from Ex. 3.
contain inaccurate include a lot of facts in
ñ Elicit answers in class and discuss.
information their work which are
incorrect
Answer Key
There is no doubt that using the Internet as a
Suggested Answer Key homework tool has its advantages.
ñ Quick way to find information (Topic sentence 1)
ñ Students might plagiarise (copy Supporting sentences:
information and not write their own) First of all, it is a quick way to find
information. This means that students have
more free time for other activities.
b) Focus ➤ Reading to identify the writer’s Secondly, the Internet provides a variety of
opinion sources. For example, students can read lots
of information and form opinions by
ñ Elicit from Ss where and what the writer’s
comparing and contrasting ideas.
opinion is and ask Ss to refer to text in their
answers. However, there are drawbacks to using the
Internet as a homework tool.
Answer Key (Topic sentence 2)
The writer thinks that the Internet is good for Supporting sentences:
helping students with their homework if used One drawback is that students don’t use their
wisely. (‘a welcome and useful development’, writing skills. For example, they just copy the
bear ... risks in mind if we want students to get information which is not always well written.
the most from the Internet.’) The final Another disadvantage is that some websites
paragraph contains his opinion. not only contain poorly written material but
also inaccurate information. As a result, some
students may include a lot of facts in their
work which are incorrect.
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Writing Skills 7e
6 Focus ➤ Writing supporting sentences, using Suggested Answer Key
linkers Nowadays more and more people are
spending time on-line and many have a
ñ Read example in rubric with Ss and check for
personal computer at home. Thanks to the
understanding.
Internet, students have access to many
ñ In pairs, have Ss write their supporting
different websites to help them learn.
sentences and use linkers when possible.
However, there are arguments for and against
ñ Read out topic sentences in class and invite
learning online.
pairs to read out their supporting sentences.
There is no doubt that e-learning is a
Suggested Answer Key convenient way to learn. The first advantage
is that people who normally have difficulty
2 Firstly, young people can become addicted
finding time to go to lessons can learn at
to them, spending more time than
home. People do not have to be in a certain
necessary talking on their mobiles and
place at a certain time. This means that
sending messages.
students can save time and money on travel as
3 The most important advantage is that we
they do not commute to school.
can access information quickly and easily.
4 Many people argue that getting a degree Another advantage is that students can
means you can get a better job. learn at their own pace. People can choose
when and for how long they want to study. As
a result, learning can be more rewarding and
Writing enjoyable.
7 Focus ➤ Understanding for- and -against Yet, there are drawbacks to learning online.
arguments One drawback is that it can be lonely studying
alone. With e-learning there is no chance to
ñ Read through rubric with Ss and check for meet other people and share ideas with, so it is
understanding. difficult to motivate yourself. Moreover,
ñ Ss identify for and against statements and without a teacher to help you, you may feel
complete matching task individually. lost.
ñ Ss compare answers with a partner and check.
However, the main disadvantage against
online learning is that it depends too much on
Suggested Answer Key
technology. Computer problems can make
Statement 1 ― for people miss lessons. As a result, students can
Statement 2 ― for fall behind.
Statement 3 ― for
All in all, while learning online is a welcome
Statement 4 ― against
development, it cannot replace traditional
Statement 5 ― against
learning at school as people need contact with
1 d 2 c 3 a 4 b 5 e others in order to learn effectively. However,
students can benefit if they learn both at
school and online.
8 Focus ➤ Wring a for-and-against essay
ñ Allow Ss time to write their essays using
arguments from Ex. 7 and following the plan in
the rubric. Alternatively, assign task as HW.
ñ Invite Ss to read out essays to the class and ask
for feedback.

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