CEF DESCRIPTORS A1–B2
A1 A2
Listening I can recognise familiar words and very
basic phrases concerning myself, my
family and immediate concrete
surroundings when people speak
slowly and clearly.
Understanding
Reading I can understand familiar names, words
and very simple sentences, for
example on notices and posters or in
catalogues.
Spoken I can interact in a simple way, provided
the other person is prepared to repeat
interaction
or rephrase things at a slower rate of
speech and help me formulate what I’m
trying to say. I can ask and answer
simple questions in areas of immediate
Speaking
need or on very familiar topics.
Spoken I can use simple phrases and
sentences to describe where I live and
production
people I know.
Writing I can write a short, simple postcard, for
example sending holiday greetings. I
Writing
can fill in forms with personal details,
for example entering my name,
nationality and address on a hotel
registration form.
B1
I can understand phrases and the
highest-frequency vocabulary related
to areas of most immediate personal
relevance (e.g. very basic personal and
family information, shopping, local
area, employment). I can catch the
main point in short, clear, simple
messages and announcements.
I can read very short, simple texts. I
can find specific, predictable
information in simple everyday material
such as advertisements, prospectuses,
menus and timetables, and I can
understand short simple personal
letters.
I can communicate in simple and
routine tasks requiring a simple and
direct exchange of information on
familiar topics and activities. I can
handle very short social exchanges,
even though I can’t usually understand
enough to keep the conversation going
myself.
I can use a series of phrases and
sentences to describe in simple terms
my family and other people, living
conditions, my educational background
and my present or most recent job.
I can write short, simple notes and
messages relating to matters in areas
of immediate need. I can write a very
simple personal letter, for example
thanking someone for something.
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B2
I can understand the main points of
clear standard speech on familiar
matters regularly encountered in work,
school, leisure, etc. I can understand
the main point of many radio or TV
programmes on current affairs or topics
of personal or professional interest
when the delivery is relatively slow and
clear.
I can understand texts that consist
mainly of high-frequency everyday or
job-related language. I can understand
the description of events, feelings and
wishes in personal letters.
I can deal with most situations likely to
arise whilst travelling in an area where
the language is spoken. I can enter
unprepared into conversation on topics
that are familiar, of personal interest or
pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family,
hobbies, work, travel and current
events).
I can connect phrases in a simple way
in order to describe experiences and
events, my dreams, hopes and
ambitions. I can briefly give reasons
and explanations for opinions and
plans. I can narrate a story or relate the
plot of a book or film and describe my
reactions.
I can write simple connected text on
topics which are familiar or of personal
interest. I can write personal letters
describing experiences and
impressions.
I can understand extended speech and
lectures and follow even complex lines
of argument, provided the topic is
reasonably familiar. I can understand
most TV news and current affairs
programmes. I can understand the
majority of films in standard dialect.
I can read articles and reports
concerned with contemporary
problems in which the writers adopt
particular attitudes or viewpoints. I can
understand contemporary literary
prose.
I can interact with a degree of fluency
and spontaneity that makes regular
interaction with native speakers quite
possible. I can take an active part in
discussion in familiar contexts,
accounting for and sustaining my
views.
I can present clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide range of
subjects related to my field of interest. I
can explain a viewpoint on a topical
issue, giving the advantages and
disadvantages of various options.
I can write clear, detailed text on a
wide range of subjects related to my
interests. I can write an essay or
report, passing on information or giving
reasons in support of or against a
particular point of view. I can write
letters highlighting the personal
significance of events and experiences.
Oxford Discover Level 1 – A1
A1
Listening I can recognise familiar words
and very basic phrases
concerning myself, my family
and immediate concrete
surroundings when people
speak slowly and clearly.
Understanding
Reading I can understand familiar
names, words and very simple
sentences, for example on
notices and posters or in
catalogues.
Oxford Discover Level 1
(the following is a selection of the areas covered, not a complete list)
 SB p.14: listening for information about friends and family
 SB p.22: listening for information about friends, family, and pets
 SB p.34: listening for information about colors
 SB p.42: listening to descriptions of clothes
 SB p.62: listening for information about times of day
 SB p.74: listening for information about the weather
 SB p.82: listening for information about about free-time activities
 SB p.94: listening for information about numbers and mathematical problems
 SB p.114: listening for information about toys
 SB p.122: listening for information about food and drink
 SB p.134: listening to descriptions of different neighborhoods
 SB p.142: listening for simple opinions about towns and cities

SB p.154: listening for information about music
 SB p.162: listening for information about types of entertainment
 SB p.174: listening for information about things you find in a park
 SB p.182: listening to children talking about things they should and shouldn’t do
 SB pp.10–11: reading simple descriptions of children’s families
 WB pp.12: reading a story containing high-frequency verbs and basic adjectives for feelings
 SB pp.30–31: reading a poem containing animals, colors, and numbers
 WB p.40: reading an informational text about animals and their homes
 SB pp.70–71: reading an informational text about seasons and climate
 WB p.76: reading an informational text about numbers and simple mathematical problems
 SB pp.98–99: reading a story containing high-frequency nouns related to food
 WB p.112: reading an informational text about towns and cities
 SB pp.138–139: reading a story containing high-frequency nouns for places in a town
 SB pp.150–151: reading an informational text about musical instruments
 SB pp.158–159: reading a realistic fiction text about music
 WB p.148: reading an informational text about living and nonliving things, containing
high-frequency nouns
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A1
Spoken I can interact in a simple way,
interaction provided the other person is
prepared to repeat or rephrase
things at a slower rate of
speech and help me formulate
what I’m trying to say. I can
ask and answer simple
questions in areas of
immediate need or on very
Speaking
familiar topics.
Spoken I can use simple phrases and
production sentences to describe where I
live and people I know.
Writing I can write a short, simple
postcard, for example sending
holiday greetings. I can fill in
Writing
forms with personal details, for
example entering my name,
nationality and address on a
hotel registration form.
Oxford Discover Level 1
(the following is a selection of the areas covered, not a complete list)
 SB p.12: asking and answering questions about families and friends
 SB p.15: introducing yourself and others
 SB p.35: suggesting and agreeing to activities
 SB p.52: asking and answering questions about animals
 SB p.83: asking and answering questions about free-time activities
 SB p.95: asking and answering questions about age
 SB p.115: asking to borrow something
 SB p.135: inviting someone into your home
 SB p.143: asking and answering questions about places in town
 SB p.155: asking for and offering help
 SB p.175: offering and accepting an apology
 SB p.12: talking about family
 SB p.23: presenting a drawing of a friend
 SB p.25: presenting a family and friends collage
 SB p.73: talking about weather and seasons in your country
 SB p.85: presenting a seasons journal
 SB p.125: presenting family and friends’ needs and wants
 SB p.135: saying where you live
 SB p.141: describing homes and neighborhoods
 SB p.145: presenting a map of your neighborhood
 WB p.9: completing a form with name, age, and information about your family
 WB p.17: writing about a friend
 WB p.71: writing about favorite season
 WB p.89: writing about favorite food
 WB p.99: writing about possessions and things you want
 WB p.117: writing about where you live
 WB p.125: writing about your neighborhood
 WB p.143: writing about a favorite form of entertainment
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Oxford Discover Level 2 – A1 (approaching A2)
A1 / A2
Listening A1: I can recognise familiar words and very
basic phrases concerning myself, my family
and immediate concrete surroundings when
people speak slowly and clearly.
A2: I can understand phrases and the
highest-frequency vocabulary related to areas
of most immediate personal relevance
(e.g. very basic personal and family
information, shopping, local area,
Understanding
employment). I can catch the main point in
short, clear, simple messages and
announcements.
Reading A2: I can read very short, simple texts. I can
find specific, predictable information in simple
everyday material such as advertisements,
prospectuses, menus and timetables, and I
can understand short simple personal letters.
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Oxford Discover Level 2
(the following is a selection of the areas covered, not a complete list)
 SB p.14: listening for information about animals
 SB p.42: listening for information about food
 SB p.54: listening for information about transport
 SB p.62: listening for information about household items
 SB p.94: listening to information about everyday places
 SB p.102: listening to children talking about technology and behavior
 SB p.122: listening for information about schedules
 SB p.134: listening for information about feelings
 SB p.154: listening for information about everyday objects and movements
 SB pp.10–11: reading an informational text about animal groups
 WB p.12: reading an animal story
 SB pp.30–31: reading an informational text about solids, liquids, and gases
 SB pp.50–51: reading an informational text about forms of communication
 WB p.40: reading an informational text about airplanes
 SB pp.58–59: reading a historical fiction text about immigration
 WB p.76: reading an informational text about museums
 SB pp.98–99: reading a poem about politeness
 WB p.94: reading an informational text about the environment
 SB pp.130–131: reading an informational text about music and feelings
 WB p.130: reading a realistic fiction text about cause and effect

A1 / A2
Spoken A1: I can interact in a simple way, provided the
interaction other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase
things at a slower rate of speech and help me
formulate what I’m trying to say. I can ask and
answer simple questions in areas of immediate
need or on very familiar topics.
A2: I can communicate in simple and routine
tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange
Speaking
of information on familiar topics and activities. I
can handle very short social exchanges, even
though I can’t usually understand enough to
keep the conversation going myself.
Spoken A1: I can use simple phrases and sentences to
production describe where I live and people I know.
A2: I can use a series of phrases and
sentences to describe in simple terms my
family and other people, living conditions, my
educational background and my present or
most recent job.
Writing A1: I can write a short, simple postcard, for
example sending holiday greetings. I can fill in
forms with personal details, for example
entering my name, nationality and address on
Writing
a hotel registration form.
A2: I can write short, simple notes and
messages relating to matters in areas of
immediate need. I can write a very simple
personal letter, for example thanking someone
for something.
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Oxford Discover Level 2
(the following is a selection of the areas covered, not a complete list)
 SB p.15: expressing sympathy
 SB p.35: asking someone to pass something
 SB p.41: asking and answering questions in the past about a picture
 SB p.43: asking and answering questions about a party
 SB p.55: asking and answering questions about nationality
 SB p.61: talking about where you traveled to and how
 SB p.75: offering, accepting, and refusing food and drink
 SB p.93: asking and answering questions about possession

SB p.95: apologizing
 SB p.135: discussing likes and dislikes
 SB p.155: offering and accepting help
 SB p.53: saying what you did last night
 SB p.73: saying what you ate and didn’t eat last night
 SB p.101: saying what you need to ask to do at home
 SB p.113: talking about the location of objects in the park
 SB p.133: talking about routine actions
 SB p.143: talking about actions and feelings in the past
 SB p.145: talking about music and how it makes you feel
 WB p.9: writing about your favorite animal group
 WB p.17: describing an animal
 WB p.35: writing about your favorite recipe
 WB p.71: writing about what you did last night
 WB p.81: writing about rules in your house
 WB p.89: describing a person’s behavior
 WB p.117: writing about music and how it made you feel
 WB p.143: writing about a sport you like
Oxford Discover Level 3 – A2 (approaching B1)
A2 / B1
Listening A2: I can understand phrases and the highest-
frequency vocabulary related to areas of most
immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic
personal and family information, shopping,
local area, employment). I can catch the main
point in short, clear, simple messages and
announcements.
Understanding
Reading B1: I can understand texts that consist mainly
of high-frequency everyday or job-related
language. I can understand the description of
events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.
Spoken A2: I can communicate in simple and routine
interaction tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of
Speaking
information on familiar topics and activities. I
can handle very short social exchanges, even
though I can’t usually understand enough to
keep the conversation going myself.
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Oxford Discover Level 3
(the following is a selection of the areas covered, not a complete list)
 SB p.14: listening for information about weddings
 SB p.22: listening for information about games and rules
 SB p.34: listening to a girl’s description of her family
 SB p.74: listening to predictions about the weather
 SB p.82: listening for travel information
 SB p.102: listening for information about saving energy in the home
 SB p.142: listening for information about technology

SB p.174: listening for information about travel and dates
 SB pp.10–11: reading an informational text about celebrations and events
around the world
 WB p.23: reading a story about moving house
 SB pp.50–51: reading poems
 WB p.61: reading an informational text about the solar system
 SB pp.78–79: reading a story about a girl looking after her dad
 WB p.80: reading an informational text about solar power
 SB pp.110–111: reading a story about a mystery guest
 WB p.107: reading an informational text about musical instruments
 SB p.138–139: reading a story about an invention
 WB p.137: reading an informational text about plants and their uses
 SB pp.178–179: reading an informational text about Jacques Cousteau
 SB p.22: giving encouragement
 SB p.34: asking for help
 SB p.62: asking for opinions
 SB p.82: asking for and giving directions
 SB p.94: asking and answering questions about future actions
 SB p.134: discussing inventions
 SB p.154: asking for permission
 SB p.174: congratulating and complimenting

A2 / B1
Spoken A2: I can use a series of phrases and
production sentences to describe in simple terms my
family and other people, living conditions, my
educational background and my present or
most recent job.
Speaking
B1: I can connect phrases in a simple way in
order to describe experiences and events, my
dreams, hopes and ambitions. I can briefly
give reasons and explanations for opinions
and plans. I can narrate a story or relate the
plot of a book or film and describe my
reactions.
Writing A2: I can write short, simple notes and
messages relating to matters in areas of
immediate need. I can write a very simple
personal letter, for example thanking someone
Writing
for something.
B1: I can write simple connected text on topics
which are familiar or of personal interest. I can
write personal letters describing experiences
and impressions.
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Oxford Discover Level 3
(the following is a selection of the areas covered, not a complete list)
 SB p.42: talking about preferred places to live
 SB p.45: presenting a poster about moving to a new place
 SB p.74: making predictions about the weather
 SB p.85: presenting a poster about a trip

SB p.102: talking about forms of transport
 SB p.105: presenting opinions about saving energy
 SB p.114: comparing things at school
 SB p.142: saying what you used to do when you were little
 SB p.162: expressing and justifying opinions about important plants
 WB p.9: describing a past event
 WB p.17: describing favorite free-time activities
 WB p.18: writing a play about fun things you do with friends
 WB p.36: writing about moving house
 WB p.37: writing a letter to your best friend
 WB p.66: writing about a future trip
 WB p.113: writing about an instrument that you like
 WB p.132: writing an opinion essay about a useful invention
 WB p.151: writing instructions for something you like to make or do
 WB p.161: writing about a past trip
 WB p.170: writing an interview with a fictional explorer
Oxford Discover Level 4 – B1
B1
Listening I can understand the main points of clear
standard speech on familiar matters regularly
encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can
understand the main point of many radio or
TV programmes on current affairs or topics of
personal or professional interest when the
delivery is relatively slow and clear.
Understanding
Reading I can understand texts that consist mainly of
high-frequency everyday or job-related
language. I can understand the description of
events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.
Spoken I can deal with most situations likely to arise
interaction whilst travelling in an area where the language
is spoken. I can enter unprepared into
Speaking
conversation on topics that are familiar, of
personal interest or pertinent to everyday life
(e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current
events).
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Oxford Discover Level 4
(the following is a selection of the areas covered, not a complete list)
 SB p.14: listening for reasons
 SB p.22: listening for information about the solar system
 SB p.34: listening for comparisons of past and present
 SB p.54: listening for information about food groups
 SB p.62: listening for information about types of farming
 SB p.74: listening to people talking about art
 SB p.114: listening for health advice

SB p.134: listening to a girl talking about her blog
 SB p.142: listening for facts and opinions
 SB p.154: listening for information about natural disasters
 SB pp.18–19: reading an informational text about the solar system
 WB p.23: reading an informational text about archaeological discoveries
 SB pp.38–39: reading a story about discovering dinosaur bones
 SB pp.58–59: reading and summarizing informational text about food miles
 WB p.61: reading an informational text about artists
 SB pp.98–99: reading a story about a girl who is mayor for a day
 SB pp.110–111: reading a cartoon story about viruses
 SB pp.138–139: reading a blog by a child reporter
 WB p.145: reading an account of a family’s experiences of an earthquake
 SB pp.170–171: reading an informational text about biomes
 SB p.22: asking and answering questions about quantity
 SB p.34: discussing hypothetical questions and giving reasons
 SB p.54: giving reasons for food preferences
 SB p.62: asking and answering questions about local food
 SB p.74: asking and answering questions about a picture
 SB p.102: asking and answering questions about jobs or duties
 SB p.114: asking and answering questions about health
 SB p.125: conducting an interview
 SB p.142: giving opinions
 SB p.182: asking and answering questions about needs

B1
Spoken I can connect phrases in a simple way in order
production to describe experiences and events, my
Speaking
dreams, hopes and ambitions. I can briefly
give reasons and explanations for opinions
and plans. I can narrate a story or relate the
plot of a book or film and describe my
reactions.
Writing I can write simple connected text on topics
which are familiar or of personal interest. I can
write personal letters describing experiences
and impressions.
Writing
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Oxford Discover Level 4
(the following is a selection of the areas covered, not a complete list)
 SB p.14: comparing two pictures
 SB p.25: presenting a model of the solar system
 SB p.42: describing sensory experiences
 SB p.82: expressing wishes and desires
 SB p.94: giving explanations for the growth of cities
 SB p.122: giving explanations and definitions
 SB p.154: talking about possibilities
 SB p.174: explaining seasonal changes
 WB p.17: writing about space exploration in the future
 WB p.28: writing about a historical event
 WB p.47: describing a memorable meal
 WB p.55: describing a garden
 WB p.56: writing a report about your favorite dish
 WB p.66: writing about a piece of art you created
 WB p.75: writing an opinion essay about a favorite work of art
 WB p.85: writing about a city you would like to visit
 WB p.94: writing an essay persuading people to come to your city
 WB p.104: giving health advice
 WB p.112: writing about a form of exercise you enjoy
 WB p.131: writing about a job you would like to do
 WB p.142: describing an experience of a natural event
Oxford Discover Level 5 – B1 (approaching B2)
B1 / B2
Listening B1: I can understand the main points of clear
standard speech on familiar matters regularly
encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can
understand the main point of many radio or TV
programmes on current affairs or topics of
personal or professional interest when the
delivery is relatively slow and clear.
B2: I can understand extended speech and
lectures and follow even complex lines of
argument, provided the topic is reasonably
Understanding
familiar. I can understand most TV news and
current affairs programmes. I can understand
the majority of films in standard dialect.
Reading B1: I can understand texts that consist mainly
of high-frequency everyday or job-related
language. I can understand the description of
events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.
B2: I can read articles and reports concerned
with contemporary problems in which the
writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints.
I can understand contemporary literary prose.
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Oxford Discover Level 5
(the following is a selection of the areas covered, not a complete list)
 SB p.14: listening for information about hunting
 SB p.22: listening for information about endangered species
 SB p.34: listening for instructions
 SB p.54: listening for information about the invention of printing
 SB p.84: listening for information about elephants
 SB p.96: listening for information about the history of the Olympics
 SB p.104: listening for information about the history of the umbrella
 SB p.116: listening for key words about mountains
 SB p.124: listening to a weather report
 SB p.138: listening for information about money
 SB p.166: listening to a dancer talking about her career
 SB p.178: listening for information about lighthouses
 SB p.186: listening for information about traditional houses in Japan
 SB pp.10–11: reading a story about extinct and endangered species
 SB pp.30–31: reading poems about a visit to the dentist and animals
 SB pp.38–39: reading a text about teeth
 WB p.44: reading an informational text about the bicycle
 SB pp.58–59: reading a science-fiction story
 WB p.64: reading an account of a dolphin rescue
 SB pp.80–81: reading an informational text about animal communication
 WB p.84: reading an informational text about dance
 SB pp.100–101: reading a story about a chocolatier
 WB p.104: reading an informational text about Mount Kilimanjaro
 SB pp.134–135: reading a story about money
 SB pp.162–163: reading a play – an adapted version of The Tempest
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B1 / B2
Spoken B1: I can deal with most situations likely to
interaction arise whilst travelling in an area where the
language is spoken. I can enter unprepared
into conversation on topics that are familiar, of
personal interest or pertinent to everyday life
(e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current
events).
B2: I can interact with a degree of fluency and
spontaneity that makes regular interaction with
native speakers quite possible. I can take an
Speaking
active part in discussion in familiar contexts,
accounting for and sustaining my views.
Spoken B1: I can connect phrases in a simple way in
production order to describe experiences and events, my
dreams, hopes and ambitions. I can briefly
give reasons and explanations for opinions
and plans. I can narrate a story or relate the
plot of a book or film and describe my
reactions.
B2: I can present clear, detailed descriptions
on a wide range of subjects related to my field
of interest. I can explain a viewpoint on a
topical issue, giving the advantages and
disadvantages of various options.
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Oxford Discover Level 5
(the following is a selection of the areas covered, not a complete list)
 SB p.14: giving reasons for opinions; agreeing and disagreeing
 SB p.22: giving speculative explanations
 SB p.34: expressing and explaining opinions about healthcare
 SB p.54: planning a trip with a partner
 SB p.62: giving advice related to transportation
 SB p.76: asking for clarification
 SB p.96: asking information questions using wh- question words
 SB p.104: making suggestions
 SB p.124: asking for advice
 SB p.146: discussing a hypothetical question about money
 SB p.158: exchanging opinions about art
 SB p.166: expressing thanks
 SB p.42: making comparisons of animals
 SB p.45: presenting and discussing a report
 SB p.65: presenting and discussing an opinion essay
 SB p.84: summarizing what you have learned
 SB p.107: presenting and discussing a travel brochure
 SB p.138: talking about future plans
 SB p.149: presenting and discussing a summary
 SB p.178: expressing and supporting preferences about places to live
 SB p.189: presenting and discussing a magazine article
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B1 / B2
Writing B1: I can write simple connected text on topics
which are familiar or of personal interest. I can
write personal letters describing experiences
and impressions.
Writing
B2: I can write clear, detailed text on a wide
range of subjects related to my interests. I can
write an essay or report, passing on
information or giving reasons in support of or
against a particular point of view. I can write
letters highlighting the personal significance of
events and experiences.
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Oxford Discover Level 5
(the following is a selection of the areas covered, not a complete list)
 WB pp.18–19: writing an e-mail about animal conservation
 WB p.29: describing past and present interests
 WB pp.38–39: writing a report about teeth
 WB p.49: writing about plans with friends and family
 WB pp.58–59: writing an opinion essay
 WB pp.78–79: writing a descriptive essay
 WB p.97: summarizing what you have learned
 WB pp.98–99: writing a travel brochure
 WB p.117: describing something you have created
 WB pp.118–119: writing a story
 WB p.129: writing a descriptive account of a day out
 WB pp.138–139: writing a summary of an article
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Oxford Discover Level 6 – B2
B2
Listening I can understand extended speech and
lectures and follow even complex lines of
argument, provided the topic is reasonably
familiar. I can understand most TV news and
current affairs programmes. I can understand
the majority of films in standard dialect.
Reading I can read articles and reports concerned with
contemporary problems in which the writers
Understanding
adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. I can
understand contemporary literary prose.
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 SB p.14: listening for information about bridges and tunnels
 SB p.42: listening for information about volcanoes
 SB p.54: listening for information about acting
 SB p.62: listening for information about fencing
 SB p.84: listening for information about fractals
 SB p.104: listening for information about unusual languages
 SB p.124: listening for information about recording history
 SB p.138: listening for information about birdsong
 SB p.158: listening for information about fears and phobias
 SB p.178: listening for information about learning from stories
 SB pp.10–11: reading a story and evaluating the author’s intention
 SB pp.18–19: reading an informational text about bridges and tunnels and
identifying main ideas
 WB p.24: reading an informational text about geology, and analyzing its
organization
 SB pp.38–39: reading an historical fiction text about the eruption of Vesuvius,
and making and justifying predictions
 WB p.44: reading a story, and identifying internal and external conflicts
 SB pp.72–73: reading an informational text about symmetry and categorizing
information
 WB p.84: reading an informational text about language and technology, and
identifying main ideas and supporting details
 SB pp.100–101: reading descriptive fiction, and thinking about the importance
of a story’s setting
 WB p.104: reading two accounts of climbing the Matterhorn, and comparing
primary and secondary sources
 SB pp.134–135: reading and analyzing poems about birds
 WB p.152: reading a story and reflecting on the main character’s feelings and
actions
 SB pp.182–183: reading an informational text about the importance of
storytelling, and evaluating the author’s opinions and intentions
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B2
Spoken I can interact with a degree of fluency and
interaction spontaneity that makes regular interaction with
native speakers quite possible. I can take an
active part in discussion in familiar contexts,
accounting for and sustaining my views.
Speaking
Spoken I can present clear, detailed descriptions on a
production wide range of subjects related to my field of
interest. I can explain a viewpoint on a topical
issue, giving the advantages and
disadvantages of various options.
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 SB p.14: correcting someone
 SB p.34: interviewing a famous geologist
 SB p.42: offering suggestions
 SB p.54: negotiating meaning
 SB p.62: discussing opinions about jobs
 SB p.76: asking for clarification
 SB p.96: negotiating plans for the weekend
 SB p.104: expressing preferences
 SB p.116: asking follow-up questions
 SB p.158: suggesting solutions
 SB p.178: clarifying what you’ve said
 SB p.186: discussing opinions
 SB p.22: describing the different stages of a project
 SB p.25: presenting and discussing a persuasive letter
 SB p.45: making a speech
 SB p.65: presenting and discussing a personal narrative
 SB p.107: presenting and performing a poem
 SB p.124: talking about your happiest memory
 SB p.138: expressing probability
 SB p.169: presenting an instructional guide
 SB p.189: presenting a story
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B2
Writing I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range
of subjects related to my interests. I can write
an essay or report, passing on information or
giving reasons in support of or against a
particular point of view. I can write letters
highlighting the personal significance of events
and experiences.
Writing
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 WB p.17: describing a past goal and how you achieved it
 WB pp.18–19: writing a persuasive letter
 WB p.29: describing a geological feature that interests you
 WB pp.38–39: writing a speech
 WB pp.58–59: writing a personal narrative
 WB p.77: describing your favorite part of town
 WB pp.78–79: writing a personal response
 WB p.89: describing something you are good at
 WB pp.98–99: writing a poem
 WB p.109: writing reflections on keeping a diary
 WB pp.118–119: writing a memory
 WB pp.138–139: writing an action plan
 WB p.157: writing about something you are afraid of
 WB pp.158–159: writing an instructional text
 WB pp.118–119: writing about a memory
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