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Our Place in the Universe  NEW!

Ian Bowring and contributors

Intermediate to upper intermediate / CEF Level: B2
British or American English

Our Place in the Universe offers stimulating reading comprehension practice with a science and technology focus. The book covers a diverse range of contemporary issues, including renewable energy, the problem of plastic pollution and the future of robots. It also explains some of the fundamentals of science, such as dark matter and energy, Mendel's work in genetics and Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection. This fascinating resource gives students useful exposure to graded scientific texts, expanding their vocabulary and developing their skills in analysing and interpreting written and visual information.

Key features

• a lively and accessible writing style that will appeal to both science and general English students
• rich and fascinating reading passages with high-quality photos and diagrams
• listening exercises to familiarise students with scientific and technical language
• comprehension and vocabulary exercises to consolidate and develop students' understanding of the topics

Components

• One-colour or full-colour Student's Book, 128 pages
• Teacher's Guide with answer key and audio scripts
• Audio cassette or CD

Markets available:

• All markets except Japan

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