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Think 4 Student's Book Overview

This document provides an overview of the contents and structure of an English language textbook. It includes 12 units that cover a variety of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and functional language topics. Each unit also includes sections on culture, literature and life competencies. There is a focus on developing critical thinking skills through "Train to Think" exercises. Reading, writing, listening and speaking practice activities are provided to help learners improve their English skills.
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Think 4 Student's Book Overview

This document provides an overview of the contents and structure of an English language textbook. It includes 12 units that cover a variety of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and functional language topics. Each unit also includes sections on culture, literature and life competencies. There is a focus on developing critical thinking skills through "Train to Think" exercises. Reading, writing, listening and speaking practice activities are provided to help learners improve their English skills.
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  • Welcome
  • Survival Instinct
  • On the Road
  • Growing Up
  • The Art of Thinking
  • Too Much Tech?
  • Better Together
  • Rose-Tinted Glasses
  • List It!
  • Take Charge
  • Unbelievable News
  • Shoot for the Stars
  • Off the Beaten Track
  • Test Yourself
  • Pronunciation
  • Get It Right!

CONTENTS

Welcome p 4 A A lucky pilot; Descriptive verbs; Phrasal verbs; Childhood memories; Elements of a story; Talking about past routines
B Future plans; Life plans; Future continuous; Future perfect; Being emphatic: so and such; Extreme adjectives

FUNCTIONS & SPEAKING GRAMMAR VOCABULARY


Unit 1 Issuing and accepting a challenge Verbs followed by infinitive or gerund Verbs of movement
Survival instinct Discussing situations and your emotional Verbs which take gerund and Adjectives to describe
p 12  reactions to them infinitive with different meanings: uncomfortable feelings
remember, forget, regret, try, stop WordWise: Expressions with right
Unit 2 Introducing information Relative clauses (review) Groups of people
On the road Discussing nomadic people which to refer to a whole clause Phrasal verbs (1)
p 20  Omitting relative pronouns
Reduced relative clauses
Life Competencies: Giving yourself a challenge , Culture: Nomadic people , Review

Unit 3 Emphasising Quantifiers Costumes and uniforms


Growing up Discussing sharenting so and such (review) Bringing up children
p 30  do and did for emphasis
Unit 4 Expressing frustration be / get used to (doing) vs. Personality adjectives
The art of thinking Guessing game to practise personality used to (do) Common adverbial phrases
p 38  adjectives Adverbs and adverbial phrases WordWise: Expressions with good
Literature: About a Boy by Nick Hornby, Life Competencies: Being supportive , Review

Unit 5 Advice and obligation Obligation, permission and prohibition Technology (nouns)
Too much tech? Talking about technology (review) Technology (verbs)
p 48  Necessity: didn’t need to / needn’t have
Ability in the past (could, was / were able
to, managed to, succeeded in)
Unit 6 Using intensifying comparatives Comparatives Ways of speaking
Better together Discussing community projects Linkers of contrast Friendship idioms
p 56  Role play: The missing suitcase

Culture: Four of the smartest cities , Literature: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, Review

Unit 7 Cheering someone up Ways of referring to the future (review) Phrases to talk about the future:
Rose-tinted Silver linings game: thinking of optimistic Future continuous (review) about to, off to, on the point of, due to
glasses solutions Future perfect (review) Feelings about future events
p 66  WordWise: Expressions with so
Unit 8 Saying ‘Yes’ and adding conditions Conditionals (review) Phrasal verbs (2)
List it! Discussing wonders of the world Mixed conditionals Alternatives to if: suppose, provided,
p 74  as long as, otherwise, unless

Life Competencies: Being tactful , Culture: Seven wonders of the natural world , Review

Unit 9 Asking someone politely to change their I wish and If only Life’s ups and downs
Take charge behaviour I would prefer to / it if, It’s time, Work and education
p 84  Discussing further education and work I’d rather / sooner
experience
Unit 10 Making a point Reported speech (review) Sharing news
Unbelievable Introducing news Reported questions and requests Reporting verbs 
news Interviewing a well-known person WordWise: Expressions with way
p 92  Discussing the ethics of journalism
Literature: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, Life Competencies: Laughing at yourself , Review

Unit 11 Sympathising about past situations Speculating (past, present and Space idioms
Shoot for the stars Discussing films future) Adjectives commonly used to
p 102  Discussing life in space Cause and effect linkers describe films
Unit 12 Speaking persuasively Passive report structures Geographical features
Off the beaten Giving a presentation about human activity The passive: verbs with two objects Verb + noun collocations
track and the natural world
p 110 
Culture: A multinational enterprise , Literature: The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle, Review

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C Conversations; Personality; Using should; Career paths; Decisions; Permission
D A change of lifestyle?; Reporting verbs; Negative adjectives; Another country; Changes; Regrets: I wish … / If only …

PRONUNCIATION THINK! SKILLS


Dipthongs: Train to Think: Thinking Reading Article: Surviving for seven weeks  Article: How to survive in the wilderness
alternative spellings rationally Writing A
 diary page about an experience  Listening Radio show: Exams advice

Phrasal verb stress Train to Think: Distinguishing Reading Article: Getting to work  Blog: A Brazilian adventure
fact from opinion Writing An informal email  Listening R adio quiz about migration in nature
Values: Learning from other
cultures

B2 First for Schools practice

Adding emphasis Train to Think: Changing your Reading Blog: An embarrassing dad  Website page: To sharent or not to sharent
opinions Writing An essay about parenting
Listening Podcast about a hero dad
Pronouncing words Train to Think: Lateral thinking Reading Article: A big change for artists  Web post: A problem on Your answers here
with gh Values: Appreciating creative Writing A
 story beginning: ‘I had no idea what to do.’
solutions Listening Talking heads – thinking imaginatively
B2 First for Schools practice

The schwa /ə/ sound Train to Think: The PMI Reading Article: A digital detox
strategy Article: Great success for teenage teachers: When silver surfers get connected
Writing Instructions  Listening A conversation about an invention

Linked words with Train to Think: Exaggeration Reading Email: Comic Con  Article: CoderDojo Coolest Projects International
/dʒ/ and /tʃ/ Values: Doing good Writing An essay about social media  Listening Podcast: Friendships

B2 First for Schools practice

Intonation: Train to Think: Learning to Reading Blog: My takes on life, the universe and everything 
encouraging see things from a different Website page: Quotations for worriers
someone perspective Writing A
 short story ending: ‘Every cloud has a silver lining’
Listening Radio show: Silver Linings
Weak forms with Train to Think: The ‘goal-setting’ Reading Book review: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande 
conditionals checklist Blog: Elisa’s list blog
Values: Lists Writing A
 n essay: A wonder of the natural world  Listening A conversation about bucket lists
B2 First for Schools practice

Linking: intrusive /w/ Train to Think: Jumping to Reading Presentation: Making difficult decisions  Quiz: What kind of a friend are you?
and /j/ a hasty conclusion Writing A
 n article for the school magazine   Listening A radio programme about life choices

Linking: omission of Train to Think: Recognising the Reading Magazine article: Fake news  Article: The Secret Paparazzo
the /h/ sound source of a statement Writing A
 magazine article about an interview with a well-known person
Listening An interview with a foreign correspondent

B2 First for Schools practice

Stress on modal verbs Train to Think: Spotting flawed Reading Article: A mission to Mars
for speculation arguments Blog: Top four space films of all time
Writing A
 report about a problem on a school trip  Listening Podcast about space tourism
Linking: intrusive /r/ Train to Think: Exploring Reading Article: Saving great discoveries!
hidden messages Article: Explorers: a friend to the native people: Cândido Rondon
Values: Human activity and the Writing A short biography  Listening A  talk about discovering new species
natural world
B2 First for Schools practice
Pronunciation pages 120–121    Get it right! pages 122–126    Speaking activities pages 127–128

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Using conditionals and alternatives such as 'suppose' and 'unless' in discussing hypothetical scenarios enhances the exploration of potential outcomes and decisions by providing a structured approach to possibilities and constraints. These constructs help articulate contingency plans and clarify thought processes, aiding in risk assessment and strategic planning. They encourage critical evaluation of scenarios, leading to more informed and well-considered decision-making .

Intensifying comparatives and linkers of contrast enhance discussions about community projects by emphasizing differences and impacts. For instance, 'This community center is much more comprehensive than the previous one, although it is similarly located in a central area,' uses 'much more' to intensify the comparison and 'although' to contrast similarities, thereby enriching the narrative and argument for improvement and development .

Space idioms, such as 'launching into the unknown' or 'reaching for the stars,' enrich discussions by invoking vivid imagery and stirring imagination. They contribute to speculative conversations by framing them in a culturally relatable context, sparking curiosity and encouraging open-ended thinking. These idioms facilitate creative dialogue by allowing individuals to explore possibilities beyond the literal, thereby enhancing inventive and exploratory themes .

Expressions with 'good,' like 'good-natured' or 'good-hearted,' in practicing personality adjectives help articulate the nuances of character traits and virtues, serving as benchmarks in personal development. Such expressions aid individuals in identifying positive attributes to emulate or aspire to, facilitating self-reflection and growth. In discussions, these expressions contribute to a positive framework for evaluating and improving personal qualities .

Adjectives used to describe films, such as 'thrilling,' 'captivating,' or 'lackluster,' significantly impact audience perception by setting expectations and conveying the film's tone. Positive adjectives can generate enthusiasm and interest, driving audience engagement, while negative descriptions might deter viewership. They play a critical role in the initial engagement with potential audiences, influencing their decision-making .

The concepts of 'reporting news' and 'ethics of journalism' can be evaluated by considering the balance journalists must maintain between presenting factual information and respecting individuals' privacy and rights. Ethical journalism requires validating sources, transparency, and fairness, which are crucial for sustaining public trust. Instances like sensationalism or bias can erode trust, highlighting the journalist's responsibility to adhere to ethical standards .

Verbs like 'remember' and 'regret' illustrate differences when followed by infinitive or gerund. 'Remember' followed by a gerund suggests recalling a past action, e.g., 'I remember going to the park,' while followed by an infinitive suggests recalling to do something in the future, e.g., 'Remember to call me.' Similarly, 'regret' with a gerund indicates remorse about a past action, e.g., 'I regret telling you,' while with an infinitive it expresses a future action causing displeasure, e.g., 'I regret to inform you.'

Using passive report structures in presentations about human activity and the natural world can emphasize the action over the actor, which is useful when the actor is unknown or irrelevant, such as in 'The forest was cleared for agriculture.' This style can shift focus to the consequences and outcomes, highlighting impacts on the environment rather than attributing blame, which can be crucial in fostering a broader understanding and concern for sustainable practices .

Relative clauses help add precise information and depth to sentences without starting new ones. In discussions about nomadic people, these clauses provide context and details essential to understanding their culture, for instance, 'Nomadic people, who move with the seasons, have a unique lifestyle.' They clarify relationships and specify which particular group or aspect is being referred to .

Reflecting on life choices through linking words like 'if' and conditional forms allows for nuanced exploration of the consequences and motivations behind actions, promoting a deeper understanding of core values. By examining cause and effect and contemplating alternatives, individuals can clarify their personal and professional values, leading to greater self-awareness and alignment with their ideals. This reflective practice encourages introspection and strategic thinking .

CONTENTS
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Welcome p 4  u0007A A lucky pilot; Descriptive verbs; Phrasal verbs; Childhood memories; Elements of a story; Talking
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C Conversations; Personality; Using should; Career paths; Decisions; Permission 
D A change of lifestyle?; Reporting verb

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