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Grammar
Each grammar unit begins with a clear one-page presentation of grammar rules and examples in table form. Important points are highlighted in Watch out! boxes.
The grammar practice exercises follow the order of the grammar presentation on a point-by-point basis, and are graded in difficulty through the unit. A wide variety of exercise types are used, including those found in major B1 level exams as well as exercise types from major B2 level exams which students are likely to encounter in the future.
In each set of two grammar units, the focus of the following related vocabulary unit is used as a context for presentation and text-based exercises.
Vocabulary
The vocabulary units are topic-based, covering topics appropriate to the level. Each vocabulary unit begins with a clear presentation table comprising five sections: topic vocabulary, phrasal verbs, prepositional phrases, word formation and word patterns.
The vocabulary exercises are organised according to these sections, and provide systematic practice of the vocabulary presented. Exercise types found in major B1 level exams are included, as are exercise types from major B2 level exams which students are likely to encounter in the future.
The grammar focus of the preceding unit is consolidated within these exercises.
Revision and consolidation
Strong emphasis is placed on revision and consolidation. The book includes:
fourteen two-page reviews (after every three units) two four-page progress tests (after units 21 and 42)
Additional material
Additional reference and practice material is provided at the back of the book. This includes:
A list of irregular present forms a list of irregular verbs
a unit-by-unit glossary of all topic vocabulary with definitions and example sentences from the Macmillan Essential Dictionary
a phrasal verb database, with definitions and example sentences a prepositional phrases database, with example sentences
a word patterns database, with example sentences a word formation database, with example sentences