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  • 8/15/2019 Touchstone Level4 Cefr Correlations Guide

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    CEFR Guide

    Level 4

    Touchstone 4

    Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

    Contents

    Part 1  The Level of Touchstone 4  2

    Part 2  Selection of Scales from the CEFR 3

    Part 3  How the Goals of the CEFR Are Realizedin Touchstone 4 4

    Part 4  How Each Unit of Touchstone 4 Relates to the CEFR 11

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    CEFR Guide

    Level 4

    Part 1 The Level of Touchstone 4

    Touchstone 4 covers level B1 of the CEFR. This table describes the general degree of skillachieved by learners at the B1 level.

    Skill The learner will be able to:

    Speaking connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, andambitions.

    briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

    narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe his/her reactions.

    deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language isspoken.

    enter into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest, or pertinent toeveryday life (e.g., family, hobbies, work, travel, and current events).

    Writing write simple, connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.

    write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.

    Listening understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar matters regularlyencountered in work, school, leisure, etc.

    understand the main point of many radio or TV programs on current affairs or topics ofpersonal or professional interest, when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.

    Reading understand texts that consist mainly of high-frequency, everyday, or job-related language.

    understand descriptions of events, feelings, and wishes in personal letters.

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    CEFR Guide

    Level 4

    Part 2 Selection of Scales from the CEFR

    Touchstone 4 aims to enable learners to achieve goals from the followingscales of the CEFR:

    Speaking• Describing experience• Making a case• Addressing audiences• Conversation• Informal discussion• Goal-oriented cooperation•

    Information exchange• Interviewing and being interviewed• Monitoring and repair• Taking the floor (turn-taking)• Cooperating

    Writing• Overall written production• Creative writing• Writing reports and essays• Overall written interaction• Correspondence• Notes, messages, and forms

    Listening• Overall listening comprehension• Understanding conversation between native speakers•

    Listening to audio media and recordings

    Reading• Overall reading comprehension• Reading for information and argument• Identifying cues and inferring

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    Part 3 How the Goals of the CEFR Are Realized in Touchstone 4

    Speaking

    The learner will be able to Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit

    reasonably fluently relate astraightforward narrative or description

    as a linear sequence of points. (Describingexperience B1)

    1C 2B 8B 9A9B

    9C

    give detailed accounts of experiences,describing feelings and reactions.(Describing experience B1)

    10A

    relate details of unpredictable occurrences,e.g., an accident. (Describing experienceB1)

    1C

    describe dreams, hopes, and ambitions.(Describing experience B1)

    12B

    describe events, real or imagined.(Describing experience B1)

    10A 12B

    narrate a story. (Describing experience B1) 6A6D

    develop an argument well enough to be

    followed without difficulty most of thetime. (Putting a case B1)

    5C

    5D

    briefly give reasons and explanations foropinions, plans, and actions. (Putting a caseB1)

    2A 11B

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    The learner will be able to Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit

    give a prepared, straightforwardpresentation on a familiar topic withinhis/her field, which is clear enough tobe followed without difficulty most ofthe time, and in which the main pointsare explained with reasonable precision.(Addressing audiences B1)

    3D 11C

    enter unprepared into conversations onfamiliar topics. (Conversation B1)

    1A1B1D

    2C2D

    3A3B3C

    4A4B4C

    5A5B5C5D

    6B6D

    7A 9A9B9C9D

    10B10D

    11A11B11C11D

    12B12D

    maintain a conversation or discussion, butmay sometimes be difficult to follow whentrying to say exactly what he/she wouldlike to. (Conversation B1)

    4C 7C 8C 11C 12C

    express and respond to feelings such assurprise, happiness, sadness, interest, andindifference. (Conversation B1)

    2B 6C 7C 8B

    give brief comments on the views ofothers. (Informal discussion B1)

    5C5D

    6B

    give or seek personal views and opinionsin discussing topics of interest. (Informaldiscussion B1)

    2A2B2D

    3B3C

    5A5B5C5D

    8A8B8C

    10B 12A

    make his/her opinions and reactionsunderstood regarding solutions toproblems or practical questions of whereto go, what to do, or how to organize anevent (e.g., an outing). (Informal discussionB1)

    4A 7B7C7D

    10C 11C

    Speaking continued...

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    The learner will be able to Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit 1

    express belief, opinion, agreement anddisagreement politely. (Informal discussionB1)

    2A2B2D

    3B3C

    5A5B

    6C 8A8B8C

    12A

    generally follow what is said and, when

    necessary, repeat back part of whatsomeone has said to confirm mutualunderstanding. (Cooperation B1)

    4C

    make his/her opinions and reactionsunderstood regarding possible solutionsor the question of what to do next,giving brief reasons and explanations.(Cooperation B1)

    4A 7B7C7D

    10C 11C

    invite others to give their views on how toproceed. (Cooperation B1)

    10C

    exchange, check, and confirm accumulatedfactual information on familiar, routine,and nonroutine matters within his/herfield with some confidence. (Informationexchange B1)

    2C 4C 10B

    Speaking continued...

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    The learner will be able to Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit

    find out and convey straightforward,factual information. (Information exchangeB1)

    4D 7A7B

    carry out a prepared interview, checking

    and confirming information, though he/shemay occasionally have to ask for repetitionif the other person’s response is rapid orextended. (Interviews B1)

    12D

    use a prepared questionnaire to carryout a structured interview, with somespontaneous follow-up questions.(Interviews B1)

    1A1B1D

    2D 3A 4A 6D 7A 10C

    ask for confirmation that a form used iscorrect. (Monitoring B1)

    10C

    initiate, maintain, and close simple, face-to-face conversations on topics that arefamiliar or of personal interest. (Turn-taking B1)

    4C 8C 11C 12C

    repeat back part of what someone has saidto confirm mutual understanding and helpkeep the development of ideas on course,and to invite others into the discussion.(Cooperating B1)

    2C 4C

    Speaking continued...

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    Writing

    The learner will be able to Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit

    write straightforward, connected textson a range of familiar subjects within his/ her field of interest, by linking a seriesof shorter, discrete elements into a linear

    sequence. (Overall production B1)

    1D 3D 4D 6D 7D 9D 10D 11D

    write accounts of experiences, describingfeelings and reactions in simple, connectedtext. (Creative writing B1)

    1D

    narrate a story. (Creative writing B1) 6D 10D

    write short, simple essays on topics ofinterest. (Reports and essays B1)

    3D 4D 11D

    write very brief reports in a conventional,standardized format, which convey routinefactual information and state reasons foractions. (Reports and essays B1)

    7D 9D

    convey information and ideas onabstract as well as concrete topics, checkinformation, and ask about or explainproblems with reasonable precision.

    (Overall interaction B1)

    5D

    write personal letters and notes askingfor or conveying simple information ofimmediate relevance, getting across thepoints he/she feels are important. (Overallinteraction B1)

    2D 8D 12D

    write personal letters describingexperiences, feelings, and events in somedetail. (Correspondence B1)

    5D

    write notes conveying simple informationof immediate relevance to friends, servicepeople, teachers, and others who featurein his/her everyday life, getting acrosscomprehensibly the points he/she feels areimportant. (Notes, messages, and formsB1)

    8D 12D

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    Listening

    The learner will be able to Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit 12

    understand the main points ofclear, standard speech on familiarmatters regularly encounteredin work, school, leisure, etc.,

    including short narratives. (Overallcomprehension B1)

    1B1C1D

    2A2C2D

    3A3C3D

    4A4B4D

    5A5B5C

    6A6B

    7A7C

    8A8C8D

    9A9D

    10C10D

    11A11C11D

    12A12C12D

    generally follow the main pointsof extended discussion aroundhim/her, provided speech is clearlyarticulated in standard dialect.(Understanding conversation B1)

    2C 4A4B

    5C 7A 8C8D

    10C 11C 12A12C12D

    understand the main points ofradio news bulletins and simplerrecorded material about familiarsubjects, delivered relatively slowlyand clearly. (Audio media andrecordings B1)

    1B1C1D

    2A2D

    3A3C3D

    4D 5A5B

    6A6B

    7A7C

    8A 9A9D

    10D 11A11D

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    Reading

    The learner will be able to: Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit 12

    read straightforward, factual textson subjects related to his/her fieldand interests with a satisfactorylevel of comprehension. (Overall

    comprehension B1)

    1A1D

    2D 3D 4D 5D 6D 7D 8D 9A9D

    10A10D

    11D 12D

    identify the main conclusions inclearly signaled argumentativetexts. (Information and argumentB1)

    4D 7D 8D 12D

    recognize significant points instraightforward newspaper articleson familiar subjects. (Informationand argument B1)

    1A1D

    2D 3D 5D 6D 9A9D

    10A10D

    11D

    identify unfamiliar words from thecontext on topics related to his/herfield and interests. (Inferring B1)

    1D 2D 4D 5D 6D 7D 9D 10D

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    Part 4 How Each Unit of Touchstone 4 Relates to the CEFR

    Unit 1

    Skills Area Goal LessonSpeaking Reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a

    linear sequence of points (Describing experience B1)C

    Relate details of unpredictable occurrences, e.g., an accident (Describingexperience B1)

    C

    Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) A, B, D

    Use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, withsome spontaneous follow up questions (Interviews B1)

    A, B, D

    Writing Write straightforward, connected texts on a range of familiar subjectswithin his/her field of interest, by linking a series of shorter, discreteelements into a linear sequence (Overall production B1)

    D

    Write accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions in simple,connected text (Creative writing B1)

    D

    Listening Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar mattersregularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., including shortnarratives (Overall comprehension B1)

    B, C, D

    Understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simple recordedmaterial about familiar subjects, delivered relatively slowly and clearly(Audio media and recordings B1)

    B, C, D

    Reading Read straightforward, factual texts on subjects related to his/herfield and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension (Overallcomprehension B1)

    A, D

    Recognize significant points in straightforward newspaper articles onfamiliar subjects (Information and argument B1)

    A, D

    Identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/herfield and interests (Inferring B1)

    D

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    Unit 2

    Skills area Goal Lesson

    Speaking Reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as alinear sequence of points (Describing experience B1)

    B

    Briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans, and actions(Putting a case B1)

    A

    Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) C, D

    Express and respond to feelings such as surprise, happiness, sadness,interest, and indifference (Conversation B1)

    B

    Give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest(Informal discussion B1)

    A, B, D

    Express belief, opinion, agreement, and disagreement politely (Informaldiscussion B1)

    A, B, D

    Exchange, check, and confirm accumulated factual information onfamiliar, routine, and nonroutine matters within his/her field with someconfidence (Information exchange B1)

    C

    Use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, withsome spontaneous follow-up questions (Interviews B1)

    D

    Repeat back part of what someone has said to confirm mutualunderstanding and help keep the development of ideas on course, and toinvite others into the discussion (Cooperating B1)

    C

    Writing Write personal letters and notes asking for or conveying simpleinformation of immediate relevance, getting across the points he/shefeels are important (Overall interaction B1)

    D

    Listening Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar mattersregularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., including short

    narratives (Overall comprehension B1)

    A, C, D

    Generally follow the main points of extended discussion around him/her,provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect (Understandingconversation B1)

    C

    Understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simple recordedmaterial about familiar subjects, delivered relatively slowly and clearly (Audio media and recordings B1)

    A, D

    Reading Read straightforward, factual texts on subjects related to his/herfield and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension (Overallcomprehension B1)

    D

    Recognize significant points in straightforward newspaper articles onfamiliar subjects (Information and argument B1)

    D

    Identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/herfield and interests (Inferring B1)

    D

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    Unit 3

    Skills Area Goal Lesson

    Speaking Give a prepared, straightforward presentation on a familiar topic withinhis/her field, which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty mostof the time, and in which the main points are explained with reasonableprecision (Addressing audiences B1)

    D

    Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) A, B, C

    Give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest(Informal discussion B1)

    B, C

    Express belief, opinion, agreement, and disagreement politely (Informaldiscussion B1)

    B, C

    Use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, withsome spontaneous follow-up questions (Interviews B1)

    A

    Writing Write straightforward, connected texts on a range of familiar subjectswithin his/her field of interest, by linking a series of shorter, discrete

    elements into a linear sequence (Overall production B1)

    D

    Write short, simple essays on topics of interest (Reports and essays B1) D

    Listening Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar mattersregularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., including shortnarratives (Overall comprehension B1)

    A, C, D

    Understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simple recordedmaterial about familiar subjects, delivered relatively slowly and clearly(Audio media and recordings B1)

    A, C, D

    Reading Read straightforward, factual texts on subjects related to his/herfield and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension (Overallcomprehension B1)

    D

    Recognize significant points in straightforward newspaper articles onfamiliar subjects (Information and argument B1)

    D

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    Unit 4

    Skills Area Goal Lesson

    Speaking Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) A, B, C

    Maintain a conversation or discussion, but may sometimes be difficult tofollow when trying to say exactly what he/she would like to (ConversationB1)

    C

    Make his/her opinions and reactions understood regarding solutions toproblems or practical questions of where to go, what to do, or how toorganize an event (e.g., an outing) (Informal discussion B1)

    A

    Generally follow what is said and, when necessary, repeat back part ofwhat someone has said to confirm mutual understanding (CooperationB1)

    C

    Make his/her opinions and reactions understood regarding possiblesolutions to the question of what to do next, giving brief reasons andexplanations (Cooperation B1)

    A

    Exchange, check, and confirm accumulated factual information onfamiliar, routine, and nonroutine matters within his/her field with someconfidence (Information exchange B1)

    C

    Find out and convey straightforward, factual information (Informationexchange B1)

    D

    Use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, withsome spontaneous follow-up questions (Interviews B1)

    A

    Initiate, maintain, and close simple, face-to-face conversations on topicsthat are familiar or of personal interest (Turn-taking B1)

    C

    Repeat back part of what someone has said to confirm mutualunderstanding and help keep the development of ideas on course, and to

    invite others into the discussion (Cooperating B1)

    C

    Writing Write straightforward, connected texts on a range of familiar subjectswithin his/her field of interest, by linking a series of shorter, discreteelements into a linear sequence (Overall production B1)

    D

    Write short, simple essays on topics of interest (Reports and essays B1) D

    Listening Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar mattersregularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., including shortnarratives (Overall comprehension B1)

    A, B, D

    Generally follow the main points of extended discussion around him/her,provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect (Understandingconversation B1)

    A, B

    Understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simple recorded

    material about familiar subjects, delivered relatively slowly and clearly(Audio media and recordings B1)

    D

    Reading Read straightforward, factual texts on subjects related to his/herfield and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension (Overallcomprehension B1)

    D

    Identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts(Information and argument B1)

    D

    Identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/herfield and interests (Inferring B1)

    D

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    Skills Area Goal Lesson

    Speaking Develop an argument well enough to be followed without difficulty mostof the time (Putting a case B1)

    C, D

    Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) A, B, C, D

    Give brief comments on the views of others (Informal discussion B1) C, D

    Give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest(Informal discussion B1)

    A, B, C, D

    Express belief, opinion, agreement, and disagreement politely (Informaldiscussion B1)

    A, B

    Writing Convey information and ideas on abstract as well as concrete topics, checkinformation, and ask about or explain problems with reasonable precision(Overall interaction B1)

    D

    Write personal letters describing experiences, feelings, and events in somedetail (Correspondence B1)

    D

    Listening Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar mattersregularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., including shortnarratives (Overall comprehension B1)

    A, B, C

    Generally follow the main points of extended discussion around him/her,provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect (Understandingconversation B1)

    C

    Understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simple recordedmaterial about familiar subjects, delivered relatively slowly and clearly(Audio media and recordings B1)

    A, B

    Reading Read straightforward, factual texts on subjects related to his/herfield and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension (Overall

    comprehension B1)

    D

    Recognize significant points in straightforward newspaper articles onfamiliar subjects (Information and argument B1)

    D

    Identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/herfield and interests (Inferring B1)

    D

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    Unit 6

    Skills Area Goal Lesson

    Speaking Narrate a story (Describing experience B1) A, D

    Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) B, DExpress and respond to feelings such as surprise, happiness, sadness,interest, and indifference (Conversation B1)

    C

    Give brief comments on the views of others (Informal discussion B1) B

    Express belief, opinion, agreement, and disagreement politely (Informaldiscussion B1)

    C

    Use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, withsome spontaneous follow-up questions (Interviews B1)

    D

    Writing Write straightforward, connected texts on a range of familiar subjectswithin his/her field of interest, by linking a series of shorter, discreteelements into a linear sequence (Overall production B1)

    D

    Narrate a story (Creative writing B1) DListening Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar matters

    regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., including shortnarratives (Overall comprehension B1)

    A, B

    Understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simple recordedmaterial about familiar subjects, delivered relatively slowly and clearly(Audio media and recordings B1)

    A, B

    Reading Read straightforward, factual texts on subjects related to his/herfield and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension (Overallcomprehension B1)

    D

    Recognize significant points in straightforward newspaper articles onfamiliar subjects (Information and argument B1)

    D

    Identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/herfield and interests (Inferring B1)

    D

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    Unit 7

    Skills Area Goal Lesson

    Speaking Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) A

    Maintain a conversation or discussion, but may sometimes be difficult tofollow when trying to say exactly what he/she would like to (ConversationB1)

    C

    Express and respond to feelings such as surprise, happiness, sadness,interest, and indifference (Conversation B1)

    C

    Make his/her opinions and reactions understood regarding solutions toproblems or practical questions of where to go, what to do, or how toorganize an event (e.g., an outing) (Informal discussion B1)

    B, C, D

    Make his/her opinions and reactions understood regarding possiblesolutions or the question of what to do next, giving brief reasons andexplanations (Cooperation B1)

    B, C, D

    Find out and convey straightforward, factual information (Informationexchange B1)

    A, B

    Use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, withsome spontaneous follow-up questions (Interviews B1)

    A

    Writing Write straightforward, connected texts on a range of familiar subjectswithin his/her field of interest, by linking a series of shorter, discreteelements into a linear sequence (Overall production B1)

    D

    Write very brief reports in a conventional, standardized format, whichconvey routine factual information and state reasons for actions (Reportsand essays B1)

    D

    Listening Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar mattersregularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., including short

    narratives (Overall comprehension B1)

    A, C

    Generally follow the main points of extended discussion around him/her,provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect (Understandingconversation B1)

    A

    Understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simple recordedmaterial about familiar subjects, delivered relatively slowly and clearly (Audio media and recordings B1)

    A, C

    Reading Read straightforward, factual texts on subjects related to his/herfield and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension (Overallcomprehension B1)

    D

    Identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts(Information and argument B1)

    D

    Identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/herfield and interests (Inferring B1)

    D

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    Unit 8

    Skills Area Goal Lesson

    Speaking Reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as alinear sequence of points (Describing experience B1)

    B

    Maintain a conversation or discussion, but may sometimes be difficult tofollow when trying to say exactly what he/she would like to (ConversationB1)

    C

    Express and respond to feelings such as surprise, happiness, sadness,interest, and indifference (Conversation B1)

    B

    Give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest(Informal discussion B1)

    A, B, C

    Express belief, opinion, agreement, and disagreement politely (Informaldiscussion B1)

    A, B, C

    Initiate, maintain, and close simple, face-to-face conversation on topicsthat are familiar or of personal interest (Turn-taking B1)

    C

    Writing Write personal letters and notes asking for or conveying simpleinformation of immediate relevance, getting across the points he/shefeels are important (Overall interaction B1)

    D

    Write notes conveying simple information of immediate relevance tofriends, service people, teachers, and others who feature in his/hereveryday life, getting across comprehensibly the points he/she feels areimportant (Notes, messages and forms B1)

    D

    Listening Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar mattersregularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., including shortnarratives (Overall comprehension B1)

    A, C, D

    Generally follow the main points of extended discussion around him/her,

    provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect (Understandingconversation B1)

    C, D

    Understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simple recordedmaterial about familiar subjects, delivered relatively slowly and clearly(Audio media and recordings B1)

    A

    Reading Read straightforward, factual texts on subjects related to his/herfield and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension (Overallcomprehension B1)

    D

    Identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts(Information and argument B1)

    D

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    Unit 9

    Skills Area Goal Lesson

    Speaking Reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as alinear sequence of points (Describing experience B1)

    A, B, C

    Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) A, B, C, D

    Writing Write straightforward, connected texts on a range of familiar subjectswithin his/her field of interest, by linking a series of shorter, discreteelements into a linear sequence (Overall production B1)

    D

    Write very brief reports in a conventional, standardized format whichconvey routine factual information and state reasons for actions (Reportsand essays B1)

    D

    Listening Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar mattersregularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., including shortnarratives (Overall comprehension B1)

    A, D

    Understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simple recorded

    material about familiar subjects, delivered relatively slowly and clearly(Audio media and recordings B1)

    A, D

    Reading Read straightforward, factual texts on subjects related to his/herfield and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension (Overallcomprehension B1)

    A, D

    Recognize significant points in straightforward newspaper articles onfamiliar subjects (Information and argument B1)

    A, D

    Identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/herfield and interests (Inferring B1)

    D

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    Unit 10

    Skills Area Goal Lesson

    Speaking Give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions(Describing experience B1)

    A

    Describe events, real or imagined (Describing experience B1) A

    Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) B, D

    Give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest(Informal discussion B1)

    B

    Make his/her opinions and reactions understood regarding solutions toproblems or practical questions of where to go, what to do, or how toorganize an event (e.g., an outing) (Informal discussion B1)

    C

    Make his/her opinions and reactions understood regarding possiblesolutions to the question of what to do next, giving brief reasons andexplanations (Cooperation B1)

    C

    Invite others to give their views on how to proceed (Cooperation B1) C

    Exchange, check, and confirm accumulated factual information onfamiliar, routine, and nonroutine matters within his/her field with someconfidence (Information exchange B1)

    B

    Use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, withsome spontaneous follow-up questions (Interviews B1)

    C

    Ask for confirmation that a form used is correct (Monitoring B1) C

    Writing Write straightforward, connected texts on a range of familiar subjectswithin his/her field of interest, by linking a series of shorter, discreteelements into a linear sequence (Overall production B1)

    D

    Narrate a story (Creative writing B1) D

    Listening Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar mattersregularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., including shortnarratives (Overall comprehension B1)

    C, D

    Generally follow the main points of extended discussion around him/her,provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect (Understandingconversation B1)

    C

    Understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recordedmaterial about familiar subjects, delivered relatively slowly and clearly(Audio media and recordings B1)

    D

    Reading Read straightforward, factual texts on subjects related to his/herfield and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension (Overallcomprehension B1)

    A, D

    Recognize significant points in straightforward newspaper articles onfamiliar subjects (Information and argument B1)

    A, D

    Identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/herfield and interests (Inferring B1)

    D

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    Unit 11

    Skills Area Goal Lesson

    Speaking Briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans, and actions(Putting a case B1)

    B

    Give a prepared, straightforward presentation on a familiar topic withinhis/her field, which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty mostof the time, and in which the main points are explained with reasonableprecision (Addressing audiences B1)

    C

    Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) A, B, C, D

    Maintain a conversation or discussion, but may sometimes be difficult tofollow when trying to say exactly what he/she would like to (ConversationB1)

    C

    Make his/her opinions and reactions understood regarding solutions toproblems or practical questions of where to go, what to do, or how toorganize an event (e.g., an outing) (Informal discussion B1)

    C

    Make his/her opinions and reactions understood regarding possiblesolutions or the question of what to do next, giving brief reasons andexplanations (Cooperation B1)

    C

    Initiate, maintain, and close simple, face-to-face conversation on topicsthat are familiar or of personal interest (Turn-taking B1)

    C

    Writing Write straightforward, connected texts on a range of familiar subjectswithin his/her field of interest, by linking a series of shorter, discreteelements into a linear sequence (Overall production B1)

    D

    Write short, simple essays on topics of interest (Reports and essays B1) D

    Listening Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar mattersregularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., including short

    narratives (Overall comprehension B1)

    A, C, D

    Generally follow the main points of extended discussion around him/her,provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect (Understandingconversation B1)

    C

    Understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simple recordedmaterial about familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly(Audio media and recordings B1)

    A, D

    Reading Read straightforward, factual texts on subjects related to his/herfield and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension (Overallcomprehension B1)

    D

    Recognize significant points in straightforward newspaper articles onfamiliar subjects (Information and argument B1)

    D

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    Skills Area Goal Lesson

    Speaking Describe dreams, hopes, and ambitions (Describing experience B1) B

    Describe events, real or imagined (Describing experience B1) BEnter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) B, D

    Maintain a conversation or discussion, but may sometimes be difficult tofollow when trying to say exactly what he/she would like to (ConversationB1)

    C

    Give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest(Informal discussion B1)

    A

    Express belief, opinion, agreement, and disagreement politely (Informaldiscussion B1)

    A

    Generally follow what is said and, when necessary, repeat back part ofwhat someone has said to confirm mutual understanding (CooperationB1)

    Carry out a prepared interview, checking and confirming information,though he/she may occasionally have to ask for repetition if the otherperson’s response is rapid or extended (Interviews B1)

    D

    Initiate, maintain, and close simple, face-to-face conversation on topicsthat are familiar or of personal interest (Turn-taking B1)

    C

    Writing Write personal letters and notes asking for or conveying simpleinformation of immediate relevance, getting across the points he/shefeels are important (Overall interaction B1)

    D

    Write notes conveying simple information of immediate relevance tofriends, service people, teachers, and others who feature in his/hereveryday life, getting across comprehensibly the points he/she feels are

    important (Notes, messages and forms B1)

    D

    Listening Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar mattersregularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., including shortnarratives (Overall comprehension B1)

    A, C, D

    Generally follow the main points of extended discussion around him/her,provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect (Understandingconversation B1)

    A, C, D

    Reading Read straightforward, factual texts on subjects related to his/herfield and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension (Overallcomprehension B1)

    D

    Identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts(Information and argument B1)

    D