What a World Listening 3 Amazing Stories from Around the Globe (Student Book and Classroom Audio CD)

by Broukal, Milada

• ISBN13: 9780132626521
• ISBN10: 0132626527
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2011-01-18
• Publisher: Pearson Education ESL

Summary

#xA0; What a World: Amazing Stories from Around the Globe,is a#xA0;six-book series that explores many fascinating topics from around the world and across history. The stories in What a Worldcover a diverse range of high-interest topics, from biographical pieces to exploration of cultures in various historical and contemporary periods. #xA0; Features Words that Go Togetheractivities highlight collocations -- words that are easier to learn together. Talking Notesactivities challenge students to listen for main ideas and details in a short description of a person. place, or thing. Short Conversationsask students to infer tone, attitude, or the context of the speakers'conversation. Critical Thinkingquestions develop students'thiniking skills. Language Focusactivities draw on a grammatical structure from the listening and help students develop accuracy in speaking and writing. Pronunciation and Conversationactivities help guide students to more accurate and conversational speech. Internetactivities build students'Internet research skills. Self-Testshelp students and teachers assess progress. What a World Reading-- a 3-level complementary series -- explores parallel themes to What a World Listeningas it develops students'reading skills and vocabulary.

Table of Contents

Unit 1    What Are Some Famous Castles Around the World?

 

Unit 2    What Do you Know about Ancient Civilzations of the Americas?

 

Unit 3    What Are Some Famous Festivals Around the World?

 

Unit 4    Who Are Some Famous Legendary Characters?

 

Unit 5    What Are Some Famous Temples Around the World?

 

Unit 6    Who are Some Famous Fashion Designers?

 

Unit 7    How Do People Around the World Eat?

 

Unit 8    How Do People Celebrate a Wedding?

 

Unit 9    What Are Some Famous Burial Tombs Around the World?

 

Unit 10    Whar Are Some Famous Volcanoes Around the World?

 

Unit 11    Who Are Some Famous People from the Renaissance?

 

Unit 12    Whar Are Some Unusual Sports in the World?

 

Unit 13    What is Oceania?

 

Unit 14    What Are Some Spices of the World?

 

Unit 15    How Does Science Explore the Sea Today?

 

Unit 16    Who Brought Us The World Wide Web?