PROGRAMACIÓN GENERAL PREMIUM B2 __________________ ÁREA DE LENGUA EXTRANJERA INGLÉS Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 1 PREMIUM Teaching Programme UNIT 1: ENTERTAIN ME I. AIMS - To read descriptions of different reading skills To read the first paragraph of the novel if on a winter’s night a traveller To read an email about a film To listen to a radio interview with a music historian To listen to four conversations To listen to someone talking about entertainment To listen to four conversation about music To listen to a song To speak about music To interview another student To speak about entertainment To give personal information To write a review To know the form ad use of question forms To know the form and use of prepositional phrases To know vocabulary about going out To know vocabulary about staying in To improve the pronunciation of the English Language To improve the intonation of the English Language To recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading descriptions of different reading skills Reading the first paragraph of the novel if on a winter’s night a traveller Reading an email about a film Listening to a radio interview with a music historian Listening to four conversations Listening to someone talking about entertainment Listening to four conversation about music Listening to a song Speaking about music Speaking about entertainment Writing a review Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 2 Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Question forms - Prepositional phrases B. Vocabulary - Entertainment Going out Staying in Sociocultural Aspects - To debate about music To debate about music and life To show interest in discovering different kinds of music To show interest in discovering new kinds of life To debate about different ways of entertainment and spending the time CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To respect different tastes To talk about other countries with respect and interest Education for equality To show interest in discovering women in important fields exclusive to men BASIC COMPETENCES - - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: question forms, prepositional phrases, going out, staying in. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 3 Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. - - - - ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 1, page 16 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 1 - Exam Reviser, Unit 1 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 1, page 16 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 1 - Exam Reviser, Unit 1 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 1 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 4 UNIT 2: FAMILY AND FRIENDS I. AIMS - To read a magazine interview with two women To read an email message To read an email about holidays To listen to two friends discussing a TV show about families To listen to a discussion about friendship To listen to five people talking about friends To listen to two people describing someone they have met at a party To speak about friendship To speak about special occasions To speak about the last time they found something To speak about people To speak about their families To write an informal email or letter To know the form and use of present tenses To know the form and use of quite, a bit… To know vocabulary about family and relationships To use suffixes to form words To know vocabulary to describe people To improve the pronunciation of the English Language To improve the intonation of the English Language To recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading a magazine interview with two women Reading an email message Reading an email about holidays Listening to two friends discussing a TV show about families Listening to a discussion about friendship Listening to five people talking about friends Listening to two people describing someone they have met at a party Speaking about friendship Speaking about special occasions Speaking about the last time they found something Speaking about people Speaking about their families Writing an informal email or letter Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 5 Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Present tenses - Quite, a bit… B. Vocabulary - Family and relationships Word formation – suffixes Describing people Sociocultural Aspects - To To To To debate about family and other relationships think and talk about friendship think and talk about special occasions think about the new types of family CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To respect different family types To talk about other countries with respect and interest Education for equality To respect men and women To show interest in discovering women in important fields exclusive to men BASIC COMPETENCES - - - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: present tenses, quite, a bit, family, describing people. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 6 all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. - - - ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 2, page 26 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 2 - Exam Reviser, Unit 2 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 2, page 26 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 2 - Exam Reviser, Unit 2 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 2 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 7 UNIT 3: LIFESTYLES I. AIMS - To read an advertisement of a radio programme To read an advertisement about learning outside the classroom To read an email To read two messages To read an article about changing a community To read a text about communal living To read an essay about life is better without technology To listen to three people describing their lifestyles To listen to a radio interview To listen to someone describing pictures about houses To speak about their lifestyle To describe pictures To speak about changing their community To speak about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the country side To speak about different places to live To write a discursive essay To make comparisons To know the form and use of the reflexives To know vocabulary about lifestyles and homes To know vocabulary about homes To know vocabulary and expressions about the town and the country To improve the pronunciation of the English Language To improve the intonation of the English Language To recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading an advertisement of a radio programme Reading an advertisement about learning outside the classroom Reading an email Reading two messages Reading an article about changing a community Reading a text about communal living Reading an essay about life is better without technology Listening to three people describing their lifestyles Listening to a radio interview Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 8 - Listening to someone describing pictures about houses Speaking about their lifestyle Describing pictures Speaking about changing their community Speaking about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the country side Speaking about different places to live Writing a discursive essay Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Making comparisons - Reflexives B. Vocabulary - Lyfestyles and homes At home Town and country Sociocultural Aspects - To debate about family and other relationships To think and talk about buying or renting a house To debate about their ideal home To compare lifestyles To debate about different ways to change their community To think and talk about the advantages and disadvantages of communal living CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To respect different family types To talk about other countries with respect and interest To show interest in improving their lifestyle and their community Education for equality To respect men and women To show interest in discovering women in important fields exclusive to men Consumer education To debate about different ways to spend money Environmental education To respect the environment BASIC COMPETENCES - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: making comparisons, reflexives, lifestyles and Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 9 - - - - - - - homes, at home, town and country. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 3, page 36 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 10 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 3 - Exam Reviser, Unit 3 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 3, page 36 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 3 - Exam Reviser, Unit 3 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 3 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 11 UNIT 4: GET AWAY FROM IT ALL I. AIMS - To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To read an article about an airplane read a text about using the exam reviser read a text about turism read a text about someone’s travels listen to a radio interview listen to two students discussing some questions speak about travelling abroad speak about their favourite kind of holiday speak about interesting types of transport speak about their last holiday speak about the longest journey they have ever been to write a short story know the form and use of past tenses know the form and use of time linkers know vocabulary about travel and transport know synonyms improve the pronunciation of the English Language improve the intonation of the English Language recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading an article about an airplane Reading a text about using the exam reviser Reading a text about turism Reading a text about someone’s travels Listening to a radio interview Listening to two students discussing some questions Speaking about travelling abroad Speaking about their favourite kind of holiday Speaking about interesting types of transport Speaking about their last holiday Speaking about the longest journey they have ever been to Writing a short story Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Past tenses - Time linkers Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 12 B. Vocabulary - Travel and transport Synonyms Sociocultural Aspects - To To To To To debate about travelling abroad think and talk about different kind of holidays debate about different cultures debate about transports show interest in discovering new countries CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To use public transport if possible To respect different cultures Education for equality To respect men and women To show interest in discovering women in important fields exclusive to men Consumer education To debate about different ways to spend money Environmental education To respect the environment Road safety To use the car carefully BASIC COMPETENCES - - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: past tenses, time linkers, travel and transport, synonyms. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 13 Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. - - - - ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 4, page 46 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 4 - Exam Reviser, Unit 4 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 4, page 46 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 4 - Exam Reviser, Unit 4 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 4 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 14 UNIT 5: PLAY TO WIN I. AIMS - To read the description of a sport To read a magazine article about different kinds of sports To read an extract from the novel The Kite Runner To read a text about practicing English To read a text about alternative sports To listen to an extract from a radio programme about Scottish football To listen to five people talking about their attitude to sports/games To speak about sports To speak about unhealthy lifestyles To speak about young people and exercise To speak about something they were pleased to have achieved To write a report To know how to express obligation and permission To use would/used to To know vocabulary about sports and competition To know expressions to talk about success To improve the pronunciation of the English Language To improve the intonation of the English Language To recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading the description of a sport Reading a magazine article about different kinds of sports Reading an extract from the novel The Kite Runner Reading a text about practicing English Reading a text about alternative sports Listening to an extract from a radio programme about Scottish football Listening to five people talking about their attitude to sports/games Speaking about sports Speaking about unhealthy lifestyles Speaking about young people and exercise Speaking about something they were pleased to have achieved Writing a report Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 15 Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Obligation and permission - Would - Used to B. Vocabulary - Sport and competition Success Sociocultural Aspects - To To To To debate about sports think and talk about it’s not winning, it’s the taking part debate about sports and health show interest in discovering new sports CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To respect different cultures Education for equality To respect men and women To show interest in discovering women in important fields exclusive to men Consumer education To debate about different ways to spend money Health education To be aware of the connection between health and sports BASIC COMPETENCES - - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: obligation and permission, sport and competition, success. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 16 listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. - - - - ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 5, page - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 5 - Exam Reviser, Unit 5 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 5, page - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 5 - Exam Reviser, Unit 5 56 158-170 56 158-170 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 1. Page 57-58 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 5 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 17 UNIT 6: PUT IT DOWN TO EXPERIENCE I. AIMS - To read a magazine article about people at different stages of life To read a text about making mistakes and learning from experience To read two emails To read two letters To read an advertisement To listen to someone talking about life To listen to five students discussing about teenagers and freedom To listen to a radio interview about the coming-of-age ceremony in Japan To speak about Japan To speak about the different stages of life To write a formal letter To write an email To know the form and use of the present perfect To know how to use so/such To know how to use enough/too To know vocabulary and expressions about ages and stages To know the form and use of dependent prepositions To improve the pronunciation of the English Language To improve the intonation of the English Language To recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading a magazine article about people at different stages of life Reading a text about making mistakes and learning from experience Reading two emails Reading two letters Reading an advertisement Listening to someone talking about life Listening to five students discussing about teenagers and freedom Listening to a radio interview about the coming-of-age ceremony in Japan Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 18 - Speaking about Japan Speaking about the different stages of life Writing a formal letter Writing an email Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Present perfect - So/such - Too/enough B. Vocabulary - Ages and stages Dependent prepositions Sociocultural Aspects - To debate about ages and stages To think and talk about teenagers and freedom nowadays To show interest about Japan CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To respect different cultures Education for equality To respect men and women BASIC COMPETENCES - - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: present perfect, so/such, too/enough. Ages and stages. Dependent prepositions. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 19 Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. - - - - ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 6, page 68 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 6 - Exam Reviser, Unit 6 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 6, page 68 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 6 - Exam Reviser, Unit 6 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 6 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 20 UNIT 7: SCIENCE FACT, SCIENCE FICTION I. AIMS - To read a review about a book To read a text about how to use a dictionary To read a short book review To read some emails To read an article about technology To listen to people talking about inventions To listen to someone comparing two pictures To listen to a radio programme about one man’s vision of the future To listen to people talking in eight different situations To listen to someone speaking about their future plans To speak about inventions To speak about science To speak about future changes in our lives in the next fifty years To talk about the future To write an article To know the form and use of the future tenses To know the form and use of like To know the form and use of as To know vocabulary about science, inventions and discoveries To know the form and use of different intensifiers, apart from very To improve the pronunciation of the English Language To improve the intonation of the English Language To recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading a review about a book Reading a text about how to use a dictionary Reading a short book review Reading some emails Reading an article about technology Listening to people talking about inventions Listening to someone comparing two pictures Listening to a radio programme about one man’s vision of the future Listening to people talking in eight different situations Listening to someone speaking about their future plans Speaking about inventions Speaking about science Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 21 - Speaking about future changes in our lives in the next fifty years Talking about the future Writing an article Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Future forms - Like, as B. Vocabulary - Science, inventions and discoveries Intensifiers Sociocultural Aspects - To debate about the future To show interest in reading books about science fiction To debate about inventions To debate the advantages and disadvantages of science nowadays CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To respect different cultures Education for equality To respect men and women Environmental education To respect nature BASIC COMPETENCES - - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: future forms, like, as, science, inventions, discoveries, intensifiers. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 22 participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. - - - - ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 7, page 78 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 7 - Exam Reviser, Unit 7 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 7, page 78 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 7 - Exam Reviser, Unit 7 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 7 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 23 UNIT 8: FOOD FOR THOUGHT I. AIMS - To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To read an article about a restaurant read someone’s experience with restaurants read two texts about sandwiches read a text about special restaurants read a letter speak about food speak about eating out speak about cooking speak about healthy eating listen to someone talking about cooking listen to five people talking about chewing gum write an informal letter write an email know the form and use of countable and uncountable nouns know the form and use of articles in English know compound adjectives know vocabulary about food and cooking improve the pronunciation of the English Language improve the intonation of the English Language recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading an article about a restaurant Reading someone’s experience with restaurants Reading two texts about sandwiches Reading a text about special restaurants Reading a letter Speaking about food Speaking about eating out Speaking about cooking Speaking about healthy eating Listening to someone talking about cooking Listening to five people talking about chewing gum Writing an informal letter Writing an email Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Countable and uncountable nouns Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 24 Articles - B. Vocabulary - Food and cooking Compound adjectives Sociocultural Aspects - To debate about healthy food To speak about food from different countries To speak about eating out To show interest in discovering important restaurants all around the world CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To respect different cultures Health education To debate about healthy food Environmental education To respect nature BASIC COMPETENCES - - - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: countable and uncountable nouns, compound adjectives, food and cooking. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 25 understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. - - - ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 8, page 88 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 8 - Exam Reviser, Unit 8 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 8, page 88 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 8 - Exam Reviser, Unit 8 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 8 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 26 UNIT 9: THE WORLD AROUND US I. AIMS - To read an article about Pompeii To read a short story To read a story about the weather To read a review about a film To speak about environmental dangers To speak about protecting animals To speak about penguins To speak about films To speak about animals rights To speak about animals To listen to five people talking in five different situations To listen to an interview with a film critic To listen to some instructions To listen to three people playing the “Animal Alphabet” To listen to someone speaking about animals and about being a vegetarian To write a review To know the form and use of participle clauses To know how to express purpose To know vocabulary about the weather To know vocabulary about animals To improve the pronunciation of the English Language To improve the intonation of the English Language To recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading an article about Pompeii Reading a short story Reading a story about the weather Reading a review about a film Speaking about environmental dangers Speaking about protecting animals Speaking about penguins Speaking about films Speaking about animals rights Speaking about animals Listening to five people talking in five different situations Listening to an interview with a film critic Listening to some instructions Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 27 - Listening to three people playing the “Animal Alphabet” Listening to someone speaking about animals and about being a vegetarian Writing a review Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Participle clauses - Expressing purpose B. Vocabulary - Weather Animals Sociocultural Aspects - To think and talk about being vegetarian To debate about animal rights To debate about the situation of the environment To speak about movies To show interest in different kinds of energy to protect nature To debate about the climate change CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To respect different cultures Health education To debate about healthy food To debate about being vegetarian Environmental education To respect nature To know animals rights BASIC COMPETENCES - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: participle clauses, expressing purpose, weather, animals. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 28 - - - - - Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 9, page 98 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 9 - Exam Reviser, Unit 9 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 9, page 98 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 9 - Exam Reviser, Unit 9 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 29 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 9 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 30 UNIT 10: TALK, DON’T TALK I. AIMS - To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To read a text about practicing speaking read an extract from a book about politeness and manners read a chat listen to numbers, dates and times listen to a song listen to eight dialogues listen to a radio interview listen to a short phone message speak about text messages speak about how they feel about making small talk debate about TV chat shows speak about libraries speak about blogs on the internet write a report improve the pronunciation of the English Language improve the intonation of the English Language recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading a text about practicing speaking Reading an extract from a book about politeness and manners Reading a chat Listening to numbers, dates and times Listening to a song Listening to eight dialogues Listening to a radio interview Listening to a short phone message Speaking about text messages Speaking about how they feel about making small talk Speaking about TV chat shows Speaking about blogs on the internet Writing a report Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Adverbs - Causative have, get Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 31 B. Vocabulary - Phrasal verbs (speaking) Ways of speaking Sociocultural Aspects - To show interest in discovering ways of politeness in different countries To debate about blogging To debate about libraries CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To respect different cultures Education for equality To debate about the relation between language and sexism BASIC COMPETENCES - - - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: adverbs, causative have, get. Phrasal verbs, ways of speaking. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 32 Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. - - - ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 10, page 108 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 10 - Exam Reviser, Unit 10 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 10, page 108 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 10 - Exam Reviser, Unit 10 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 2. Page 109-110 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 10 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 33 UNIT 11: CASH IN HAND I. AIMS - To read an article about the free-cycle To read a text about eBay To read an advert about discount digital To read a text about checking and correcting writing To listen to a radio programme To listen to people talking about the decision of not giving their teenage and grown-up children a lot of their money To listen to people talking about inheritance To listen to two people talking about money To speak about different ways to get money To speak about buying online To speak about money To write a formal letter of complaint To write an email To know the form and use of relative clauses To know the forma and use of if structures To know vocabulary about numbers To know vocabulary about money To improve the pronunciation of the English Language To improve the intonation of the English Language To recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading an article about the free-cycle Reading a text about eBay Reading an advert about discount digital Reading a text about checking and correcting writing Listening to a radio programme Listening to people talking about the decision of not giving their teenage and grown-up children a lot of their money Listening to people talking about inheritance Listening to two people talking about money Speaking about different ways to get money Speaking about buying online Speaking about money Writing a formal letter of complaint Writing an email Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 34 Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Relative clauses - If structures B. Vocabulary - Money Numbers Sociocultural Aspects - To To To To To To debate about the use of internet think and talk about eating on internet debate about inheritance think and talk about the crisis debate about consumerism show interest in discovering different ways to complain CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To respect different cultures Consumer education To know customer rights To think and talk about consumerism To debate about buying on internet BASIC COMPETENCES - - - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: relative clauses, if structures. Money, numbers. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 35 all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. - - - ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 11, page 120 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 11 - Exam Reviser, Unit 11 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 11, page 120 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 11 - Exam Reviser, Unit 11 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 11 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 36 UNIT 12: DOES CRIME REALLY PAY I. AIMS - To read a newspaper article about an unusual German criminal gang To read an email from an English-speaking friend To read a short story To listen to two people talking To listen to a reporter interviewing someone about an incident with a stranger To listen to an interview To listen to five people talking about their attitudes to dealing with crime To speak about unusual American Laws To speak about gangs To speak about crimes To speak about prisons To speak about punishments To write an essay To write a letter or an email To know the form and use of the reported speech To know the form and use of the reporting verbs To know vocabulary about crime and punishment To know phrasal verbs (crime) To know the form and use of prefixes To improve the pronunciation of the English Language To improve the intonation of the English Language To recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading a newspaper article about an unusual German criminal gang Reading an email from an English-speaking friend Reading a short story Listening to two people talking Listening to a reporter interviewing someone about an incident with a stranger Listening to an interview Listening to five people talking about their attitudes to dealing with crime Speaking about unusual American Laws Speaking about gangs Speaking about crimes Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 37 - Speaking about prisons Speaking about punishments Writing an essay Writing a letter or an email Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Reported speech - Reporting verbs B. Vocabulary - Crime and punishment Phrasal verbs (crime) Prefixes Sociocultural Aspects - To To To To debate about prisons think and talk about punishments debate about strange laws show interest in discovering people’s rights CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To think and talk about crimes and society To debate about punishments BASIC COMPETENCES - - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: reported speech, reporting verbs, crime and punishment, phrasal verbs (crime), prefixes. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 38 Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. - - - - ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 12, page 130 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 12 - Exam Reviser, Unit 12 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 12, page 130 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 12 - Exam Reviser, Unit 12 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 12 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 39 UNIT 12: DOES CRIME REALLY PAY I. AIMS - To read a newspaper article about an unusual German criminal gang To read an email from an English-speaking friend To read a short story To listen to two people talking To listen to a reporter interviewing someone about an incident with a stranger To listen to an interview To listen to five people talking about their attitudes to dealing with crime To speak about unusual American Laws To speak about gangs To speak about crimes To speak about prisons To speak about punishments To write an essay To write a letter or an email To know the form and use of the reported speech To know the form and use of the reporting verbs To know vocabulary about crime and punishment To know phrasal verbs (crime) To know the form and use of prefixes To improve the pronunciation of the English Language To improve the intonation of the English Language To recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading a newspaper article about an unusual German criminal gang Reading an email from an English-speaking friend Reading a short story Listening to two people talking Listening to a reporter interviewing someone about an incident with a stranger Listening to an interview Listening to five people talking about their attitudes to dealing with crime Speaking about unusual American Laws Speaking about gangs Speaking about crimes Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 40 - Speaking about prisons Speaking about punishments Writing an essay Writing a letter or an email Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Reported speech - Reporting verbs B. Vocabulary - Crime and punishment Phrasal verbs (crime) Prefixes Sociocultural Aspects - To To To To debate about prisons think and talk about punishments debate about strange laws show interest in discovering people’s rights CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To think and talk about crimes and society To debate about punishments BASIC COMPETENCES - - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: reported speech, reporting verbs, crime and punishment, phrasal verbs (crime), prefixes. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 41 Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. - - - - ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 12, page 130 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 12 - Exam Reviser, Unit 12 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 12, page 130 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 12 - Exam Reviser, Unit 12 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 12 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 42 UNIT 13: WEIRD AND WONDERFUL I. AIMS - To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To read a newspaper article about the TV drama, Lost read a short story read an advert about the TV programme Survivor listen to two people discussing the TV drama, Lost listen to five people talking about strange or puzzling things speak about mysterious or weird situations speak about Lost speak about TV programmes speak about feelings write a story know how to express about possibility and certainty know the form and use of –ing words know the form and use of infinitives know vocabulary to express mystery know vocabulary and expressions to speculate know vocabulary about feelings improve the pronunciation of the English Language improve the intonation of the English Language recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading a newspaper article about the TV drama, Lost Reading a short story Reading an advert about the TV programme Survivor Listening to two people discussing the TV drama, Lost Listening to five people talking about strange or puzzling things Speaking about mysterious or weird situations Speaking about Lost Speaking about TV programmes Speaking about feelings Writing a story Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Possibility and certainty - Ing forms - Infinitives Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 43 B. Vocabulary - Mysteries Ways of speculating Feelings Sociocultural Aspects - To debate about TV programmes To think and talk about weird situations To debate about feelings CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To think and talk about TV To respect people’s feelings BASIC COMPETENCES - - - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: possibility and certainty, ing forms and infinitives. Feelings. Ways of speculating. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 44 Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. - - - ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 13, page 140 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 13 - Exam Reviser, Unit 13 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 13, page 140 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 13 - Exam Reviser, Unit 13 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 13 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 45 UNIT 14: WORK TO LIFE I. AIMS - To read an article about a high flyer To read a job application letter To read a text about how to write a job application letter To read two adverts To read an extract from animal farm To listen to an extract from a radio programme To listen to an extract from a radio programme about an unusual job To listen to a conversation between two work colleagues To listen to a student comparing two students To speak about jobs To speak about jobs they wouldn’t do however high the salary was To speak about jobs they have done in the past To speak about present and future jobs To speak about things they used to do when they were younger To speak about Animal Farm To write a letter of application To write a set book To know the passive form of verbs To know how to express ability To know vocabulary about jobs and work To know phrasal verbs (work) To improve the pronunciation of the English Language To improve the intonation of the English Language To recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading an article about a high flyer Reading a job application letter Reading a text about how to write a job application letter Reading two adverts Reading an extract from animal farm Listening to an extract from a radio programme Listening to an extract from a radio programme about an unusual job Listening to a conversation between two work colleagues Listening to a student comparing two students Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 46 - Speaking about jobs Speaking about jobs they wouldn’t do however high the salary was Speaking about jobs they have done in the past Speaking about present and future jobs Speaking about things they used to do when they were younger Speaking about Animal Farm Writing a letter of application Writing a set book Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Passives - Ability B. Vocabulary - Jobs and work Phrasal verbs (work) Sociocultural Aspects - To To To To debate about the labour market think and talk about the crisis debate about working abroad think and talk about their ideal job CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To respect people’s feelings To think and talk about the crisis and its possible solutions BASIC COMPETENCES - - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: passives, ability. Jobs and work. Phrasal verbs (work). Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 47 awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. - - - - ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 14, page 150 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 14 - Exam Reviser, Unit 14 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 14, page 150 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 14 - Exam Reviser, Unit 14 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 48 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 14 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 49 UNIT 15: STATE OF MIND I. AIMS - To read an article about how to be happy To read some happy tips To read an email To read an article about happiness To read a text about exam information To listen to a radio interview with a film critic about recent films involving memory To speak about memory and health To speak about dreams To speak about happiness To speak about the English exam To write an article To know how to express hypothetical meaning To know verb/subject agreement To know vocabulary about the mind To know mispronounced words To know idioms with mind To improve the pronunciation of the English Language To improve the intonation of the English Language To recognize the word stress II. CONTENTS Communication Skills - Reading an article about how to be happy Reading some happy tips Reading an email Reading an article about happiness Reading a text about exam information Listening to a radio interview with a film critic about recent films involving memory Speaking about memory and health Speaking about dreams Speaking about happiness Speaking about the English exam Writing an article Language reflections A. Language and grammar functions - Hypothetical meaning - Verb/subject agreement Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 50 B. Vocabulary - The mind Mispronounced words Idioms with mind Sociocultural Aspects - To debate about health and mind To debate about happiness and health To show interest in doing different English exams To debate about memory To show interest in discovering new ways to improve the state of our mind CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS Moral and civic education To respect people To respect people’s feelings To think and talk about the crisis and its possible solutions Health education To debate about mind, happiness and health To talk about healthy habits To debate about stress BASIC COMPETENCES - - - - - Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: hypothetical meaning, verb/subject agreement, the mind, idioms with mind. Pronunciation, intonation and stress. Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge. Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them. Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 51 an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation; Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance. Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts). Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest. - - - ASSESSMENT I. Communication skills - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 15, page 160 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 15 - Exam Reviser, Unit 15 II. Language reflections - Students’ Book. Language Review, Unit 15, page 160 - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 - Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 - Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 15 - Exam Reviser, Unit 15 III. Sociocultural aspects - Students’ Book. Progress Check 3. Page 161-162 Students’ Book. Communication activities. Page 158-170 Workbook Multi-ROM, Unit 15 Programación General – PREMIUM – B2 LEVEL 52