Reflections

Intended primarily for the low-intermediate level oral-communication university classroom，Reflections is an innovative and insightful guide to the art of meaningful conversation. Forming the core of each of its 15 units is an informative and wise and witty dialogue on a topic especially chosen with students' interests in mind. Long enough to allow a realistic exchange of thoughts and opinions, the dialogues are guaranteed to promote active classroom discussion and debate. Reflections encourages students to express their ideas openly and forcefully, and to be good listeners at the same time. To be true conversationalists, in other words.

 

Key Features and Functions

*Develops all the essential language-Iearning skills

*15 dialogues on subjects students are sure to enjoy, including: “What kind of person do you respect?" “What will happen to the global economy?" “Hobby, habit, or addiction?" “Do you vote?" and “What is the best way to study?"

*Comprehension questions double as sentence-pattern recognition exercises and composition practice

*Dictation activity boosts listening comprehension ability

*Discussion and opinion questions stimulate critical thinking and self-reflection

*Imaginative role-play situations and assignments help students overcome inhibitions and speak up with confidence

Unit 1: What kind of person do you respect?
Unit 2: Are you ready for your first job interview?
Unit 3: Do you exercise?
Unit 4: Are you afraid of the future?
Unit 5: What will happen to the global economy?
Unit 6: Have you ever been guilty of telling a white lie?
Unit 7: Can you eat sushi?
Unit 8: Hobby, habit, or addiction?
Unit 9: Can money buy happiness?
Unit 10: Is it positive or negative peer pressure?
Unit 11: Do you vote?
Unit 12: Are you a difficult or an easy person to get along with?
Unit 13: Can you live without your cellphone?
Unit 14: What is the most effective way to study?
Unit 15: Is one gender superior to the other?