Английски език ниво B2 Upper-Intermediate характеристика:

Слушане/Разбиране:

Мога да разбирам дълги, устни изложения и лекции и дори да следя сложна аргументация, при условие, че темата ми е позната. Мога да разбирам повечето телевизионни информационни предавания и актуални репортажи. Мога да разбирам и повечето филми, когато се говори на стандартен език.

Четене/Разбиране:

Мога да разбирам статии и доклади със съвременна проблематика, в които авторите отстояват определени позиции.Мога да разбирам съвременната литературна проза.

Говорене/Диалогична реч:

Мога да общувам сравнително леко и непринудено, което прави контакта ми с носители на езика напълно възможен. Мога да участвам активно в дискусии на познати теми, да излагам и отстоявам становищата си.

Монологична реч:

Мога да давам ясни и подробни описания по широк кръг от теми, които ме интересуват. Мога да изразявам становище по актуален проблем и да изтъквам предимствата и недостатъците на различни възможности.

Писане:

Мога да напиша ясен, подробен текст по широк кръг от теми, които ме интересуват. Мога да напиша есе или доклад, които представят информация или аргументи за или против определено становище.Мога да водя лична кореспонденция като в нея подчертавам значимите за мен събития и преживявания.

UNIT 1: My Home is My Castle

• Theme: Dwellings and home life, including household chores, rooms, and home safety.
• Vocabulary:
  • Types of dwellings and appliances, household chores, colors, rooms, home safety.
• Skills:
  • Listening: „In Search of the Perfect Home“ (multiple choice).
  • Reading: „The Charming Past: Blarney Castle – Dunnottar Castle“.
  • Discussion: Describing your ideal home and its features.
  • Speaking: Discussing different types of homes and home safety.

UNIT 2: While There’s Life, There’s Hope

• Theme: Life events, feelings, family relationships, and stages in life.
• Vocabulary:
  • Life events, facial features, feelings, family relationships, work.
• Skills:
  • Listening: „A Dream Come True“ (gapped text).
  • Discussion: Stages of life and how different family members influence each other.
  • Speaking: Describing how different life events shaped you.
• Self-Assessment Module 1: Review of language and skills learned in Units 1 and 2.

UNIT 3: Travel Broadens the Mind

• Theme: Travel, holidays, and festivals.
• Vocabulary:
  • Types of holidays, holiday equipment, weather, holiday resorts, travel troubles.
  • Festivals: specific events, customs, and places of interest.
• Skills:
  • Listening: „Getting Away from it All“ (multiple matching).
  • Reading: „Spectacular Nature: White Cliffs of Dover – The Rockies“.
  • Speaking: Discussing your dream holiday destination and why it appeals to you.
  • Writing: Travel tips for a successful holiday.

UNIT 4: Earth is Dearer Than Gold

• Theme: Environmental problems, energy, conservation, and wildlife preservation.
• Vocabulary:
  • Environmental issues, energy crisis, preservation of animals and plants.
• Skills:
  • Listening: „The Answer is Blowing in the Wind“ (gapped text).
  • Reading: „The Little Land“ (poem).
  • Speaking: Discussing ways to protect the environment.
  • Writing: Suggesting solutions to environmental problems.
• Self-Assessment Module 2 (pp. 66-69): Review of language and skills learned in Units 3 and 4.

UNIT 5: Early to Bed…

• Theme: Health, daily routines, and stress management.
• Vocabulary:
  • Health problems, daily routines, stress, relaxation, character adjectives.
• Skills:
  • Listening: „Can You Feel the Rhythm?“ (multiple choice).
  • Reading: „Naturally Hot: Rotorua – Ainsworth Hot Springs“.
  • Speaking: Discussing how your daily routine impacts your health.
  • Writing: Describing ways to relax and reduce stress.

UNIT 6: Better Safe Than Sorry

• Theme: Technology, home security, and crime.
• Vocabulary:
  • Electrical appliances, technology at home, types of offenses, object descriptions.
• Skills:
  • Listening: „No More Secrets“ (gapped text).
  • Reading: „Extract from The Time Machine“ (focus on technology and its effects).
  • Speaking: Discussing technological advancements and safety precautions.
  • Writing: Writing about a recent technological breakthrough.
• Self-Assessment Module 3 (pp. 98-101): Review of language and skills learned in Units 5 and 6.

UNIT 7: Penny Wise, Pound

• Theme: Shopping habits, advertising, and consumer behavior.
• Vocabulary:
  • Shops and department stores, credit cards, shopping complaints, online shopping.
• Skills:
  • Listening: „Picking the Perfect Present“ (multiple matching).
  • Reading: „In the Market for a Bargain: Portobello Road Market – Queen Victoria Market“.
  • Speaking: Discussing smart shopping strategies.
  • Writing: Writing a complaint letter about a shopping experience.

UNIT 8: You Are What You Eat

• Theme: Healthy eating and food habits.
• Vocabulary:
  • Types of food, kitchen utensils, ways of cooking, dining locations, diners’ complaints.
• Skills:
  • Listening: „How to Burn Fat All Day Long“ (gapped text).
  • Reading: „Extract from Oliver Twist“ (a literary perspective on food).
  • Speaking: Discussing healthy eating habits.
  • Writing: Writing about your favorite recipe or a restaurant review.
• Self-Assessment Module 4 : Review of language and skills learned in Units 7 and 8.

UNIT 9: Every Man to His Taste

• Theme: Sports, entertainment, and free-time activities.
• Vocabulary:
  • Types of sports, qualities of athletes, places and equipment for sports, the Paralympics.
• Skills:
  • Listening: „Daredevil Shaun“ (multiple choice).
  • Reading: „Trophy Hunters: Wimbledon – The Super Bowl“.
  • Speaking: Discussing your favorite sports and entertainment activities.
  • Writing: Writing a profile of a famous athlete or entertainer.

UNIT 10: Spread the News

• Theme: The media, disasters, and news reporting.
• Vocabulary:
  • News and media, types of disasters, newspapers, TV guides, cinema.
• Skills:
  • Listening: „E-books: The Books of the Future?“ (gapped text).
  • Reading: „Extract from Robinson Crusoe“ (focusing on survival and communication).
  • Speaking: Discussing the impact of the media on public opinion.
  • Writing: Writing an article about a recent disaster or news event.