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Ben Goldstein and Ceri Jones with Emma Heyderman, Eoin Higgins and David McKeegan False Beginner to Intermediate 4 Levels 80–90 hours, extendable to 150 Shortlisted British Council ELTons Awards | Excellence in Course Innovation
A1–B1 and above
Eyes Open combines captivating video from Discovery Education TM with an effective lesson approach that promotes communication and develops critical 21st Century Skills. With Eyes Open , learning English is much more interesting as students embark on a journey of discovery and exploration of the cultures and peoples of the world around them. • From China to Brazil, Discovery Education TM video and stimulating global topics spark curiosity, stimulate cultural awareness and motivate teenage learners as they embark on a journey of exploration and adventure. • A careful progression of personalised language building activities leads to greater speaking and writing fluency. • Graded activities for mixed-ability classes, progress monitoring tools and flexible teaching support ensures that every learner can achieve success. • Includes graded tests and extra practice activities, plus A2 Key for Schools and B1 Preliminary exam-style tests. • Teacher and Workbook Digital Packs (including Student’s Book and Workbook eBooks, Practice Extra and Resource Bank) provide digital support and online practice.
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Vocabulary Everyday objects 1 2.01 Match the words in the box with the photos (a–j). Then listen, check and repeat.
fan light bulb tap switch matches remote control plug candle heater charger
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Objects for survival p55
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An invention that changed everything p58
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Favourite gadgets p60
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Work with a partner. Look at the objects again. Why is each object important in our everyday lives? A light bulb is important because it gives us light so we can study when it’s dark.
Your turn 4 Look at the examples from the recording. Which objects are they talking about? 1 Without them we can’t work or study when it’s dark. 2 It gives us clean water. 3 I don’t think we can live through the winter without one. 4 It’s much more important than a heater! 5 Use the phrases in italics in Exercise 4 to write about the three objects in Exercise 1 that are
CLIL What a waste! p119
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What can you see in the photo? Start thinking ● What everyday object can you see in the photo? ● Can you think of any other unusual uses for this object? ● Is there any street art like this where you live?
Vocabulary ● Everyday objects ● Words in context ● Modifiers ● Communication phrases and phrasal verbs Language focus ● The passive: present simple, past simple and will ● Relative pronouns and clauses
Unit aims I can … ● talk about what objects are used for and why they are useful. ● understand articles about useful and important inventions. ● talk about simple processes. ● understand a radio report about unusual inventions. ● buy a gadget. ● write an online review.
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2.02 Listen to three people, Jay, Kelly and Huw. Which objects are the most useful in their lives?
the most important for you. Vocabulary bank • page 111
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“This course has helped my students have the feeling that they belong to the world; that they are world citizens.” Itana Lins, Teacher Brazil
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