Our Unique Planet

Ian Bowring and Ruth Urbom

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

Our Unique Planet contains twenty-two lively and fascinating reading texts on science and technology. It covers a wide range of topics relevant to our contemporary world, including stem cell research, endangered species and how mobile phones work. The book also looks at some of the big challenges of science, covering areas such as the formation of the solar system, the origin of life and the search for the tiniest particles of matter. Pre- and post-reading activities help students to expand their vocabulary and develop skills in analysing and interpreting both written and visual information.

Key features

• an accessible writing style that will appeal to both science and general English students
• listening exercises that give students useful exposure to scientific and technical language
• richly informative reading passages with high-quality photos
• comprehension and vocabulary exercises to consolidate and develop students' understanding of the ideas and words in the reading passages

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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