1 How popular is English? Take the quiz about the use of English around the world. You can choose more than one option. 2 8.01 Look at the Vocabulary box. What do these words mean? Listen and repeat. Then fill in the blanks with these words to match their definitions.
1 In pairs, discuss: When do you often make a wish? What do you often wish for? 2 Read the dialogue. Answer the questions. 3 Read the Grammar box. Underline examples of wishes for the present in the dialogue.4 Put the verbs into the correct tense.
1 Work in pairs. Look at the list. Can you add more examples of the differences between British English and American English vocabulary? 2 Read the text about differences between American and British English. Choose the correct option.
1 Look at the photo. An lost her grammar book in the classroom. Where can it be? Make a guess. 2 8.04 Listen and read the dialogue between Nguyên and Phong. Where is Nguyên’s grammar book? 3 Read the Grammar box. Underline the modal verbs used for deductions.
1 What type of accent is spoken in the following countries? Is accent important in communication? 2 8.05 Listen to four short recordings. Match the recording with the accents. Write 1-4 next to the accent. 3 WORD FRIENDS Match the words on the left with the words on the right to make Word Friends. Then complete the passage with the correct form of the given words.
1 In pairs, look at the picture. Discuss: What makes a good presenter? 2 8.07 Listen to a dialogue between Phong and Trúc Anh about how to give a fluent presentation. Tick (✔) the tips mentioned. 3 8.08 Listen to two different versions of an opening of a presentation. Which one is more fluent (smoother and natural sounding)?
1 Look at the chart below. In which Asian country is English most commonly used? Which fact do you find the most suprising? 2 Read a report about English language use in Cambodia. Answer the questions: 3 Read the report again. Tick (✔) the information included in the report.
1 In pairs, discuss the differences between the words below. 2 Match comments 1–7 with the words below they are referring to. 3 8.10 Listen and repeat.4 Practise saying the sentences with a partner.
1 Choose the odd one out. 2 Complete the text with ONE WORD in each blank. 3 Choose the correct option. 4 8.11 Listen to three students from the Philippines talking about how they have learned English. Tick (✔) the false statements below. Then correct them.