Hot Topics Cheryl Pavlik

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Hot Topics Cheryl Pavlik

• Designed to engage readers, stimulate their
  thinking, and provoke conversation

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Controversial topics

• Offer more than one side or point of view
• Encourage debate
• Naturally lead the reader to form his own opinion

Degree of intensity for each topic is rated in
the Table of Contents
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The Basics

• Three levels low-intermediate advanced
• 3 readings per chapter, 3rd / 4th at higher level
• Develops reading skills through systematic pre-,
  while-, and post-reading work
• Presents and practices vocabulary building
  techniques includes dictionary activities
• Allows readers to formulate and then share ideas
  through Idea Exchange and Discussion activities
• CNN video, ExamView Pro, Internet activities

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CNN Videos

• Short 2-3 minute videos consolidate learning
• Video Highlights following each unit make
  presentation, practice, and feedback easy

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Website Activities http//elt.thomson.com/hottopic
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• Student Site
• Instructor Site

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Website Activities http//elt.thomson.com/hottopic
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• Activities for every unit of each level

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ExamView Pro Assessment Software
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Hot Topics Cheryl Pavlik

• Student Book
• Audio CD / Tape
• CNN Video / DVD
• Instructors Manual
• ExamView Pro Assessment CD-ROM
• Website activities