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GPP 1

GPP 1 Unit 8 : Key Point 22 – DVD Scene 6

MAP
IN You could use the visuals in Key Points 22 and 23 and RS8A to present and
ON practice the new vocabulary.
AVENUE
ROAD
STREET - What’s this?
LANE - It’s the/a ... .
POLICE STATION
SWIMMING POOL
PARK
CHURCH Is the swimming pool in/on ... Street? (Yes, it is./No, it isn’t.)
POST OFFICE Where’s the swimming pool? (It’s in/on ... Road/Street/Lane.)
PARKING LOT
FORT
CAMPSITE
CITY HALL
TRAIN/BUS STATION
MARKET

GPP 2

GPP 2 Unit 4 : Key Point 10

PRESENT PERFECT You could use the visuals in Key Points 11 and 12 to present the vocabulary and
SIMPLE (REGULAR VERBS) structure. Set the scene by explaining to students that you have had a very
JUMP interesting life. Show the visuals and encourage them to say what you have done.
TOP OF Try to elicit present perfect simple – if not, feed it. Work through the pictures one
by one and drill the form before moving on to a weave based on the pictures.

- Have you ... ?

- No, I haven't ... .

climb Mount Everest travel around the world

walk across Africa live in an igloo
surf in Hawaii work in India
live in Africa visit the Taj Mahal

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GPP 1 Unit 8 : Visuals from Key Points 22 & 23 – DVD Scene 6

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GPP 2 Unit 4 : Visual from Key Point 11

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GPP 1 Unit 8 : Key Point 22 – DVD Scene 6

Visuals Resource Sheet 8A – Part 1

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GPP 1 Unit 8 : Key Point 22 – DVD Scene 6

Visuals Resource Sheet 8A – Part 2

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APP1

APP 1 Unit 7 : Key Point 21

CALENDAR
WINDOW Use RS7A and/or the visual in Key Point 21 to introduce the new vocabulary.
FLOOR
LIGHT
LAMP - What's this?
CEILING - It's ... ./I don't know.
CLOCK
SHELF
TABLE
CHAIR
DESK
IN-/OUT-BASKET/TRAY
PHOTOCOPIER
DOOR
WALL
PRINTER
CHEESE SANDWICH
FAX MACHINE

APP 1 Unit 13 : Key Point 39

REVIEW Teach 1,001–1,000,000. Ensure students put 'and' in the correct place, e.g. twelve
NUMBERS 1–1,000 thousand, four hundred and sixty-two.
1,001–1,000,000

DECIMAL POINT Show how we write and say decimals. Point out that we use decimal points not
commas, and that numbers after the point are said individually (e.g. 6.35 = six
point three five).You could play Bingo with either decimals or large numbers, using
RS3B. Limit the choice of numbers: either put about twenty on the board and let
students choose nine to put on their cards, or fill in the cards first.

APP 1 Unit 16 : Key Point 47

EVERY DAY How many days a week do you work? Do you work every day? Do you work on
ALWAYS Monday every week? Do you always work on Mondays?

EVER Do you ever work on Saturdays? (Yes, I normally/usually/sometimes/ often/...

NORMALLY ./No, I never ... .)
USUALLY
SOMETIMES Present the other adverbs of frequency and show them on a scale, or as
(NOT) OFTEN percentages.
NEVER

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APP 1 Unit 7 : Visual from Key Point 21

Visual – In the office Resource Sheet 7A

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APP 1 Unit 13 : Key Point 39

Bingo – you can use material from other units & books Resource Sheet 3B

APP 1 Unit 16 : Key Point 47

Frequency Adverbs Scale This could be written on the white board

100% Always, Every Day

90% Normally, Regularly, Usually

70% Often

50% Sometimes

30% Occasionally, Now and Then

10% Seldom, Not Often

0% Never

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APP

APP 2 Unit 13 : Key Point 38

APP 2 Unit 27 : Key Point 79

DETAIL Ask students what details you put in a CV/résumé, then have them complete
MARITAL STATUS RS27A.
SEX
AGE
EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS
LEISURE ACTIVITY
HOBBY
WORKING KNOWLEDGE
LITERATE
REFERENCE

Focus on the differences between British and American formats by asking

students (if they know) how RS27A differs from an American résumé. Ask how
these compare to CVs in their country. Have students compare UK/US résumés,
using RS27B. Have students answer the comprehension questions first and then
discuss the differences in layout and content.

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APP 2 Unit 27 : Key Point 79

Curriculum Vitae Resource Sheet 27A

Put the items below in the correct place on the CV.

• age
• computer-literate
• education and qualifications
• good working knowledge of Spanish
• leisure activities and hobbies
• marital status
• name
• references
• sex

Curriculum Vitae
_______________________ Harry Hunter
______________________ Male
______________________ 26
______________________ Divorced

ADDRESS 66 Sovereign Court

Brighton
East Sussex BN2 6TD

TELEPHONE +44 1273 698756

____________________ 1990 to 1993, University of Sussex

BA (Hons) degree in Media Studies
1984 to 1990
A Levels in English Literature, Art, French, Drama, Brighton College

PROFESSIONAL 1998 to present

EXPERIENCE BBC South East, Production Manager
1993 to 1998
South Coast Radio, Production Assistant

ADDITIONAL ____________________ ____________________

SKILLS

___________________ Theatre, cinema, 20th-century literature; member of local

sailing and drama clubs
___________________ Caroline Hill, Senior Production Manager, BBC South East

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Résumés and CVs Resource Sheet 27B – Part A

An American résumé

Thomas Dibble

104 Dale Park Road

Minneapolis 55492
USA

Tel. (612) 555 05 88

email dibble@iwa.com

Career Objective

Seek position of responsibility in the business press / publishing sector.

Qualifications

MBA from the University of Michigan

BA degree, with Honors, in Political Science / Pomona College

Experience

1998 to present Manager of Business Publishing at Garner Intelligence

1990 to 1998 Business and Politics consultant for CBS News
1984 to 1990 Political Reporter for the Dornville Weekly Review
1981 to 1984 Editorial Assistant at Newbury Publishing

Additional Skills

Fluent Spanish speaker and good working knowledge of French

Computer-literate

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APP 2 Unit 27 : Key Point 79
Résumés and CVs Resource Sheet 27B – Part B

A British CV

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name Sarah Osborne

Date of birth 14 June 1971
Status married (no children)

Address 42 Mill Street,

Lower Wilton
BRISTOL BT9 3W4
UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone + 44 2968 370694

EDUCATION

1989 to 1992 University of Birmingham

BSc (Hons) degree in Business Studies

1983 to 1989 West Hampton High School

A Levels in Physics, Mathematics and Economics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1997 to present CW Computers Ltd Marketing Manager

1992 to 1997 New House Software Ltd Marketing Assistant

LEISURE

Running and swimming

Member of the local judo club

REFERENCES

Available on request

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APP 2 Unit 27 : Key Point 79
Résumés and CVs Resource Sheet 27B – Part C

Look at Thomas Dibble's résumé. Answer the following questions:

1. What's Thomas Dibble's zip code?

2. What's his current job?

3. What does he mean by 'good working knowledge of French'?

4. What's Mr. Dibble's highest qualification?

5. How long has he been working?

6. In your opinion, how old is Thomas Dibble?

Look at Sarah Osborne's CV. Answer the following questions:

7. How old is Sarah Osborne?

8. When did she graduate?

9. How many jobs has she had?

10. What does she do in her free time?

11. How long has she been in management?

12. On her CV, what is meant by 'references'?

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