Cambridge International English Course (Teacher Resource Pack) (Other)

Author: Lesley T. (USA)
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: New Interchange Passages is a large-scale English textbook written for learners from non-English-speaking countries, and one of the most popular and influential English teaching materials internationally. The content of the textbook includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as pronunciation training and vocabulary expansion. It particularly emphasizes the development of listening and speaking skills. The primary goal of this book is to cultivate the ability to communicate in English, specifically the ability to flexibly use English based on communicative contexts, purposes, and audiences. The book primarily uses American English, but its content is not limited to any particular country, region, or culture. It not only features fresh and diverse themes with a modern touch but also provides extensive information on cultural differences between the East and the West, fully reflecting the richness and diversity of English as an international language of communication. This textbook is divided into six levels: Starter, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5.
Starter Level: Designed for "true" beginners with no English foundation, this level explains basic grammar structures, vocabulary, and language functions.
Level 1: Aimed at learners with a basic English level, this level further develops grammar, vocabulary, and pragmatic skills, enabling learners to reach a low-intermediate level.
Level 2: Targeted at learners with a low-intermediate English level, this level further enhances grammar, vocabulary, and pragmatic skills, aiming to bring learners to an intermediate level.
Level 3: Designed for learners with a middle-intermediate English level, this level focuses on developing the ability to communicate in relatively fluent and accurate English.
Level 4: Aimed at learners with a high-intermediate English level, this level reinforces fluency and accuracy in English expression, promoting development in both language and communication.
Level 5: Targeted at learners with an advanced English level, this level aims to bring learners to a level of natural and proficient English application.
Through a variety of thought-provoking and challenging exercises, the textbook helps students further consolidate and develop their ability to communicate in English. In addition to applied skills exercises, the textbook also includes advanced discourse comprehension exercises. Listening exercises include: listening to narratives, listening to advertisements, listening to discussions, and listening to interviews. Reading activities include: cross-cultural communication themes, lifestyle themes, themes of different values, and other authentic reading passages.
After completing all six levels, learners can reach a high-intermediate to advanced level, meaning they can skillfully use English for various communicative activities, approaching the level of China's English major Level 8.
This book comes with two CDs and two VCDs.