Unit 1 The English Language Text A: Soon There Will Be No Such Thing as "Wrong" English Active Words: score/spread/press/urge/favor/blame Grammar Tips: The Object Complement Dictation Text B: Is English Becoming Global? Practical Writing: How to Write a Certificate Classroom Activity Unit 2 Gender Roles Text A: Changing Gender Roles Active Words: credit/sound/mark/figure/present/issue Grammar Tips: The Subject Complement Dictation Text B: Kristine Lilly Practical Writing: How to Write an Advertisement for a Job Classroom Activity Unit 3 Modern Life Text A:The Stranger Active Words: honor/twist/charge/regard/object Grammar Tips: The Infinitive Dictation Text B: Why Americans Would Rather Drive Practical Writing: How to Write Instructions Classroom Activity Unit 4 Career Choice Text A: Is Technical Training a Wise Career Move? Active Words: advance/associate/transfer/draw/focus Grammar Tips: The Adjective as a Modifier Dictation Text B: To Work or Stay in School? Practical Writing: How to Write a Job Application Letter Classroom Activity Unit 5 AIDS Text A: My Father-in-law Active Words: shock/date/bite/treat/sink Grammar Tips: The Appositive Dictation Text B: What Do People in the UK Think about HIV/AIDS? Practical Writing: How to Write an Urging Letter Classroom Activity Unit 6 Art Text A: Elvis Presley: the King of Rock and Roll Active Words: top/hit/rest/lead/measure/rank Grammar Tips: The Nominative Absolute Construction Dictation Text B: The Oscars Practical Writing: How to Write a Notice Inviting Contributions Classroom Activity Unit 7 The September 11th Attacks Text A: This Is Doomsday Active Words: trade/fall/strike/cut/stand Grammar Tips: Agreement Between the Subject and the Predicate Dictation Text B: The Effects of 9·11 on Kids Practical Writing: How to Write a Letter of Complaint Classroom Activity Unit 8 Problems Facing Cities Text A: Amys Decision Active Words: bear/reach/switch/beat/rush Grammar Tips: Agreement Between the Subject and the Predicate Dictation Text B: Lack of Affordable Housing Is a National Crisis Practical Writing: How to Write an Advertisement for Selling and Renting a House Classroom Activity Unit 9 Energy Text A: Life in 2009 Active Words: cost/ground/account/light/ring Grammar Tips: The Subjunctive Mood (I) Dictation Text B: Energy Myths Practical Writing: How to Write a Formal Letter of Introduction Classroom Activity Unit 10 Roads to Success Text A: Michael Dells Success Story Active Words: place/stick/direct/right/square Grammar Tips: The Subjunctive Mood (II) Dictation Text B: Seven Secrets of Success Practical Writing: How to Write a Letter of Recommendation Classroom Activity Glossary