Unit 1 Decisions
A Reading and interaction: Finding one’s true vocation
B Grammar activity: The to-infinitive as the subject or predicative
C Listening: Regrets in life? Speaking: Talking about decisions, regrets and things that could be different
D Writing: Writing a covering letter to apply for a job
E Cultural focus: A bus ride to freedom; Making decisions
Unit 2 Digital humans
A Reading and interaction: A day in the life of a digital human
B Grammar activity: The non-defining relative clause
C Listening: Favourite gadgets? Speaking: Describing gadgets
D Writing: Writing a for and against essay about modern technology
E Cultural focus: “Touchscreen” Alpine app
Unit 3 Creativity
A Reading and interaction: The stories behind the names
B Grammar activity: The verb-ing form as the subject, object or predicative
C Listening: Doodles and personality? Speaking: Discussing the role of art in the school curriculum
D Writing: Writing a review of a school event
E Cultural focus : The return of Kun opera; Inventors
Unit 4 Inspiration
A Reading and interaction: “The Last Leaf”
B Grammar activity: The present perfect continuous
C Listening: What makes a hero?? Speaking: Discussing the qualities of a hero
D Writing: Writing an essay about a teen role model
E Cultural focus : From Robben Island: the dark years; 16-year-old boss
