Unit 1 The media
A Reading and interaction: Journalists on the job
B Grammar activity: The verb-ing and verb-ed forms as the object complement
C Listening: Ink-wash animation? Speaking: Making comments on a new ink-wash animation film
D Writing: a film review
E Cultural focus: A Bite of China; Pinewood Studios
Unit 2 The things around us
A Reading and interaction: The story of a T-shirt
B Grammar activity: The passive in different forms
C Listening: Blood phones? Speaking: Expressing your opinion on banning mobile phones
D Writing: An article describing a process
E Cultural focus: Next up, the BDS; How a paper mill works
Unit 3 The way we are
A Reading and interaction: Ideal beauty
B Grammar activity: The to-infinitive for modification
C Listening: How streetwise are they?? Speaking: Giving suggestions on being streetwise
D Writing: A reply in an advice column
E Cultural focus: Clothing and jewellery of the Miao people; Junky styling
Unit 4 Travellers'tales
A Reading and interaction: A road less travelled
B Grammar activity: The verb-ed form as the adverbial
C Listening: Types of travellers? Speaking: Persuading people to travel with you
D Writing: A travel tale
E Cultural focus:The history of Route 66; Chicago to LA
