Cambridge Checkpoint English Coursebook 7

This book has 12 units, half of which are focused most!' on fiction, and half on non-fiction. There are no clear dividing lines between fiction and non-fiction texts, language and literature, or between reading and wilting skills. Skills learned in one unit are often used in other units. There is however, some progression in die order in which the skills are introduced.
Each unit starts with an introduction which will prepare you for what volt will learn in the unit. and a starter activity to get vou thinking and talking. You will then read several kinds of passage alitl he asked In practise various skills. Key points explain rules and give information about aspects of reading and writing. and Tip boxes provide help with specific activities. The activities are separated into stages to give von support. At the end of each unit you will be asked to do a piece of extended writing to give you the opportunity to practise the kind of writing you will be asked to do in the Checkpoint test. Other kinds of writing will be included in the activities. You will also practise reading the kinds of passage which are included in the Checkpoint test. and learn to read closely so that you notice the details of the content and of the language of what you read.
There are mans different types II verse and prose in this hook. and your knowledge and understanding of literature will be developed as well as your language skills. The contents list on page iii tells von what kinds of reacting passage and writing activities are in each unit.