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American English C1/C2 All American C1/C2 Workbook The Workbook offers additional practice in all four skills and all aspects of language included in the Student’s Book. All American C1/C2 Workbook contains: • extensive vocabulary practice through a range of different tasks covering all key lexical items in each Student’s Book unit, and focusing on lexical fields, collocations, expressions, idioms, etc., all within the unit theme. • grammar sections that offer comprehensive practice on all structures in the Student’s Book and cover all grammar areas required for C2 exams. • multiple choice Cloze passages, specially written to recycle the themes and target language in the Student’s Book units, offering preparation for common exam tasks. • listening practice in realistic exam-level tasks that reflect the unit topic and develop the learners’ skills. • acomplete writing section modelled on common C2 exam tasks and closely connected to the writing skills development program in the Student’s Book, with additional support for learners. • adedicated speaking section in each unit which encourages learners to express themselves through C2 exam-level prompts associated with the unit topic. Sample pages taken from All American C1/C2 Workbook 100

All American C1/C2 Test Book The Test Book offers a comprehensive scheme for assessment and progress evaluation of the key language and skills in the Student’s Book. All American C1/C2 Test Book contains: • ten Quizzes, one for each unit in the Student’s Book, testing all key vocabulary and grammar areas. • five Progress Tests, one for every two units in the Student’s Book, including exam-type tasks on vocabulary, grammar, cloze passages and writing. • a Mid-Year Test and an End-of-Year Test, evaluating student progress through exam-type tasks on vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, cloze passages, listening and writing. All Quizzes and Tests come complete with a ready-for-use marking scheme. Score sheets are also included. All American C1/C2 Teacher’s Book The All American C1/C2 Teacher’s Book is a complete guide for teachers using the All American course. It offers comprehensive coverage of methodology and approach for each unit, along with lesson organisation and aims, classroom techniques, suggested answers and procedures, background information, etc. All American C1/C2 Teacher’s Book contains: • aspecial Walk-through unit where the Student’s Book structure, sections and key features are succinctly presented in an at-a-glance visual demonstration. • thorough guidance for every unit in the Student’s Book, with lesson aims, notes for each activity, suggested approaches, background information, and additional optional activities. • complete suggested answers or models for the Speaking and Writing tasks of each unit. • the Recording scripts for all listening tasks in the Student’s Book, Workbook and Test Book. • the Answer Key for all tasks in the Student’s Book, Workbook and Test Book. • the complete Video scripts for all videos in the Student’s Book. 101

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Sample pages taken from American Download B1+ Student’s Book American Download B1+ Workbook American Download B1+ Workbook accompanies American Download B1+ Student’s Book. It practices and consolidates the skills, vocabulary, and grammar taught in the Student’s Book. The structure of the Workbook unit reflects that of the units in the Student’s Book, providing a valuable tool that allows students to follow up lesson-by-lesson on the Student’s Book content. Its clear and simple format means that it can be used by students at home as well as in class. American Download B1+ Workbook contains: • 1 2 theme-related units, containing Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, Listening, and Writing sections. The vocabulary and grammar taught in each unit of the Student’s Book is further practiced in exam-style tasks in the Use Your English sections of each unit. • 6 Progress Reviews, providing further consolidation of the vocabulary and grammar. An interactive version of American Download B1+ Workbook, including the audio necessary for the listening activities, can be found on the American Download B1+ Interactive Whiteboard Software. 113

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PRIMARY GRAMMAR Little Genius for Primary A Little Genius Little Genius is a two-level series of illustrated grammar books for very young learners in Primary 1 and Primary 2 classes. Children follow the humorous adventures of Brad and Maddy, the ingenious twins, while taking their first steps in English grammar and structure. Thanks to its comprehensive and carefully graded syllabus, Little Genius can be used alongside any course book used in Primary classes. Little Genius includes: • simple and amusing cartoon stories which present key grammar areas in context. • carefully controlled language so that it’s always familiar to students. • grammar presented in small manageable chunks. • awide variety of illustrated exercises carefully graded to build young learners’ confidence step-by-step. • regular revision units that help students consolidate what they’ve learned. MISnuolttie-frptlaawtcftoairvmree Sample pages taken from Little Genius for Primary A Little Genius for Primary B COMPONENTS wshoifciwtnhwiiNtainhnortceeawlrdufaoavdcravetantsihviclaeeaelbdlftoeleeIraxWmceBhracet!irs-es • Student’s Book • Teacher’s Book with answers 116

LOWER SECONDARY GRAMMAR (A1–A2+) Amazing English Grammar 1 Amazing English Grammar Amazing English Grammar is a three-level series of beautifully illustrated grammar reference and practice books, taking students from Beginner to Upper- Elementary level. Each level is of a manageable length and can be completed in one academic year. Thanks to its thoroughly researched syllabus, Amazing English Grammar can be used alongside any Beginner to Upper-Elementary course. Amazing English Grammar contains: • an introductory unit containing two lessons, and six main units containing five lessons. • amusing grammar presentations featuring the amazing kids: Rocky, Dash, Feather and Cat. • clear, simple grammar theory. • a wide variety of practice exercises. • speaking tasks to encourage students to use the grammar productively in contextualised situations. • regular reviews consolidating the grammar learnt in the preceding two units. • writing tasks to allow students to use the grammar productively in contextualised situations. • a list of irregular verbs. Amazing English Grammar 2 COMPONENTS MISnuolttie-frptlaawtcftoairvmree Amazing English Grammar 3 • Student’s Book • Student’s Book with key • IWB Software 117

LOWER SECONDARY GRAMMAR (A1–B1) Grammar Genius Join the young inventor Eugenius, his robot Dax and his friends in Grammar Genius and have fun discovering English grammar and structure! Grammar is presented in a fun cartoon strip which is followed by grammar tables and rules. The carefully selected vocabulary syllabus will ensure your students won’t meet any new words, no matter what course book they are using. Grammar Genius 1-4 contains: • grammar presented through cartoon strips in simple, amusing contexts that motivate young learners (Grammar Genius 1-3). • grammar presented through clever web pages (Grammar Genius 4). • grammar structures taught in short, learner-friendly steps. • detailed, clear and easy-to-follow reference sections. • a wide variety of carefully graded practice exercises. • writing and speaking tasks at the end of each unit. • special ‘be a genius’ boxes with helpful tips. • regular revision units. • spelling rules and a list of irregular verbs at the back of the book. • e xtra online interactive exercises for additional practice. • a separate Test Booklet to help teachers assess students’ progress. • IWB Software (Grammar Genius 1-3). ramGmenairus1 rammararmGmena1irus3Join the young inventor Eugenius,his robot Dax and his friends ramGmenairus3 and have fun discovering English grammar and structure! COMPONENTSJoin the young inventor Eugenius,his robot Dax and his friends GeniusGrammar Genius is a series and have fun discovering English grammar and structure! Grammar Genius is a series of beautifully-illustrated grammar reference and practice books, taking students from Beginner to Intermediate level. Thanks to its thoroughly researched syllabus, it can be used alongside any coursebook at this level. G of beautifully-illustrated grammar G reference and practice books, taking G G students from Beginner to Intermediate G level. Thanks to its thoroughly G G researched syllabus, it can be used G alongside any coursebook at this level. ramGmenairus2 rammaramGmena2irus4Grammar Genius 3 Test Booklet includes: Grammar Genius 1 Test Booklet includes: r• a new test for each set of units of the Student’s Book. ramGmenairu4s Join the young inventor Eugenius, his robot Dax and his friends • a new test for each set of units of the Student’s Book. and have fun discovering English grammar and structure! • a thorough final test as an end-of-year check. • a thorough final test as an end-of-year check. Grammar Genius is a series • tasks carefully written to check all main grammar items taught with online• tasks carefully written to check all main grammar items taught of beautifully-illustrated grammar in the respective Student’s Book units. in the respective Student’s Book units. reference and practice books, taking • all tasks bearing a ready-made score scheme for easy marking. students from Beginner to Intermediate Genius• all tasks bearing a ready-made score scheme for easy marking. • Student’s Book level. Thanks to its thoroughly Join the young inventor Eugenius, his robot Dax and his friends researched syllabus, it can be used and have fun discovering English grammar and structure! alongside any coursebook at this level. Grammar Genius is a series of beautifully-illustrated grammar reference and practice books, taking students from interactive Components Components Beginner to Intermediate level. Thanks to its thoroughly Student’s Book with interactive CD-ROM researched syllabus, it can be used alongside any coursebook exercisesStudent’s Book with interactive CD-ROM Teacher’s Book with overprinted answers at this level. Teacher’s Book with overprinted answers Interactive Whiteboard material Test Booklet Grammar Genius 4 Test Booklet includes: Interactive Whiteboard material • a new test for each set of units of the Student’s Book. • T eacher’s Book with answers Grammar Genius 2 Test Booklet includes: • a thorough final test as an end-of-year check. • Test Booklet • tasks carefully written to check all main grammar items taught • a new test for each set of units of the Student’s Book. • a thorough final test as an end-of-year check. in the respective Student’s Book units. • tasks carefully written to check all main grammar items taught • all tasks bearing a ready-made score scheme for easy marking. in the respective Student’s Book units. Components Test Booklet• all tasks bearing a ready-made score scheme for easy marking. Test BookletStudent’s Book with interactive CD-ROM Components Teacher’s Book with overprinted answers Interactive Whiteboard material • Interactive Whiteboard SoftwareStudent’sBookwithinteractiveCD-ROM Teacher’s Book with overprinted answers Test Booklet Interactive Whiteboard material (Grammar Genius 1-3) • Online LMS Platform Test Booklet Test Booklet Test Booklet 1, 2, 3 & 4 Grammar Genius A, B, C & D online interactive exercises 118

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The Hamilton Skills Builder The Hamilton Skills Builder is a new four-level skills series specially researched and written for students learning English at A1-B1 levels. Each book in the series consists of 12 carefully-designed theme-based units that develop students’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The Hamilton Skills Builder may be used with any course of Great for a similar level, or independently. summer courses! COMPONENTS MISnuolttie-frptlaawtcftoairvmree • The Hamilton Skills Builder Student’s Book • The Hamilton Skills Builder Teacher’s Book • The Hamilton Skills Builder Audio • The Hamilton Skills Builder IWB Software 121

Integrated Skills Books The Hamilton Skills Builder 1 Student’s Book Key features of The Hamilton Skills Builder 1 Student’s Book: • avariety of reading texts with level-appropriate task types that ensure students learn to read for different purposes • p re-listening and pre-writing tasks that introduce useful theme-based vocabulary • a variety of listening and speaking tasks, including tasks that appear in the Cambridge English: Young Learners Pre A1 Starters and A1 Movers tests • a step-by-step approach to writing, including model compositions, writing plans and guided writing tasks • a JUST SAY IT! feature in each unit that focuses on one aspect of English pronunciation that students often have difficulty with • DO IT RIGHT! features in reading, writing, listening and speaking sections that clarify the focus of the skill being practised, or give students useful tips on correct English usage 11 Nature 1 Last Saturday, the Amazing Kids went walking 2 in the mountains. It was a hot, sunny day. Wow! I can see the lake from here. It’s beautiful too! This mountain is beautiful! Read the short story and complete each sentence with a word from it. 1 The Amazing Kids went to the mountains 3 4 On Sunday, Dash went to Cat’s house. She wanted to see last Saturday. ienTxhtwaehchetsilectyDahntstohwkee,noscisroetdasmtyhrioeninuiatgkhshecahtahvstreeteo!tfsroueylnlwayterraeintbnceo’e.tust Look at these blue flowers. My arms are tired! the photos of the mountain, the lake and the flowers. 2 The weather was hot and . They’re amazing! 3 Cat liked the mountain and lake. 4 Cat saw some amazing flowers. 5 Feather’s were tired. Can I see your photos, Dash? Er ... OK. 6 Dash didn’t take any photos of the mountain, the or the flowers. 5 Dash! Where are the photos of the Er ... I didn’t take any! mountain, the lake and the flowers? 76 77 SkillsBuilder1_U11_pg76-83.indd 76-77 23/01/2020 21:25 Sample pages taken from The Hamilton Skills Builder 1 Student’s Book 122

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Integrated Skills Books The Hamilton Skills Builder 2 Student’s Book Key features of The Hamilton Skills Builder 2 Student’s Book: • avariety of reading texts with level-appropriate task types that ensure students learn to read for different purposes • p re-listening and pre-writing tasks that introduce useful theme-based vocabulary • a variety of listening and speaking tasks, including tasks that appear in the Cambridge English: Young Learners A1 Movers and A2 Flyers tests • a step-by-step approach to writing, including model compositions, writing plans and guided writing tasks • a JUST SAY IT! feature in each unit that focuses on one aspect of English pronunciation that students often have difficulty with • DO IT RIGHT! features in reading, writing, listening and speaking sections that clarify the focus of the skill being practised, or give students useful tips on correct English usage Sample pages taken from The Hamilton Skills Builder 2 Student’s Book 124

MISnuolttie-frptlaawtcftoairvmree Sample pages taken from The Hamilton Skills Builder 2 Student’s Book The Hamilton Skills Builder 2 Teacher’s Book The Hamilton Skills Builder 2 Teacher’s Book is a complete step-by-step guide for teachers on how to make the best use of the material in the Student’s Book. The Hamilton Skills Builder 2 Teacher’s Book contains: • a unit plan box at the beginning of each unit summarising the contents of the unit. • a lead-in section in every unit which provides an introduction to each unit. • detailed instructions for all tasks. • the keys to all tasks. • detailed instructions for all DO IT RIGHT! features. • extra comprehension questions for each of the reading texts. • the recording script for all listening tasks. The words in the recording script which provide the correct answers to the listening tasks are underlined for easy reference and for teaching purposes. • detailed instructions and the recording script for all JUST SAY IT! pronunciation features. 125

Integrated Skills Books The Hamilton Skills Builder 3 Student’s Book Key features of The Hamilton Skills Builder 3 Student’s Book: • a variety of reading texts with level-appropriate task types that ensure students learn to read for different purposes • pre-listening and pre-writing tasks that introduce useful theme-based vocabulary • a variety of listening and speaking tasks, including tasks that appear in the Cambridge English: Young Learners A2 Flyers test and the A2 Key for Schools exam • a step-by-step approach to writing, including model compositions, writing plans and guided writing tasks • a JUST SAY IT! feature in each unit that focuses on one aspect of English pronunciation that students often have difficulty with • DO IT RIGHT! features in reading, writing, listening and speaking sections that clarify the focus of the skill being practised, or give students useful tips on correct English usage Sample pages taken from The Hamilton Skills Builder 3 Student’s Book 126

MISnuolttie-frptlaawtcftoairvmree Sample pages taken from The Hamilton Skills Builder 3 Student’s Book The Hamilton Skills Builder 3 Teacher’s Book The Hamilton Skills Builder 3 Teacher’s Book is a complete step-by-step guide for teachers on how to make the best use of the material in the Student’s Book. The Hamilton Skills Builder 3 Teacher’s Book contains: • a unit plan box at the beginning of each unit summarising the contents of the unit. • a lead-in section in every unit which provides an introduction to each unit. • detailed instructions for all tasks. • the keys to all tasks. • detailed instructions for all DO IT RIGHT! features. • extra comprehension questions for each of the reading texts. • the recording script for all listening tasks. The words in the recording script which provide the correct answers to the listening tasks are underlined for easy reference and for teaching purposes. • detailed instructions and the recording script for all JUST SAY IT! pronunciation features. 127

INTEGRATED Skills Books The Hamilton Skills Builder 4 Student’s Book Key features of The Hamilton Skills Builder 4 Student’s Book: • a variety of reading texts with level-appropriate task types that ensure students learn to read for different purposes • pre-listening and pre-writing tasks that introduce useful theme-based vocabulary • a variety of listening and speaking tasks, including tasks that appear in the Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary for Schools exam • a step-by-step approach to writing, including model compositions, writing plans and guided writing tasks • a JUST SAY IT! feature in each unit that focuses on one aspect of English pronunciation that students often have difficulty with • DO IT RIGHT! features in reading, writing, listening and speaking sections that clarify the focus of the skill being practised, or give students useful tips on correct English usage Sample pages taken from The Hamilton Skills Builder 4 Student’s Book 128

MISnuolttie-frptlaawtcftoairvmree Sample pages taken from The Hamilton Skills Builder 4 Student’s Book The Hamilton Skills Builder 4 Teacher’s Book The Hamilton Skills Builder 4 Teacher’s Book is a complete step-by-step guide for teachers on how to make the best use of the material in the Student’s Book. The Hamilton Skills Builder 4 Teacher’s Book contains: • aunit plan box at the beginning of each unit summarising the contents of the unit. • a lead-in section in every unit which provides an introduction to each unit. • detailed instructions for all tasks. • the keys to all tasks. • detailed instructions for all DO IT RIGHT! features. • extra comprehension questions for each of the reading texts. • the recording script for all listening tasks. The words in the recording script which provide the correct answers to the listening tasks are underlined for easy reference and for teaching purposes. • detailed instructions and the recording script for all JUST SAY IT! pronunciation features. 129

Skills Books Just Write Welcome to Just Write, an exciting new three-level series specially researched and written for young learners which teaches and develops writing skills at beginner, elementary and pre-intermediate levels. Each level of Just Write is divided into 15 two-page lessons, each of which provides a wide variety of stimulating and enjoyable writing activities relevant to the students’ language level and ability. The series has been designed to be compatible with any course of a similar level, but it may also be used independently. * If students are already using Amazing English Writing Booklet or Hot Shots Writing Booklet it is not recommended as the writing tasks are very similar in content. 130

Just Write 1 Student’s Book Just Write is a new three-level writing series specially researched and written for students studying English at A1, A2 and A2+ levels. Each book in the series consists of 15 carefully- designed lessons that develop the skills necessary for effective writing at these language levels while building the learners’ confidence. Just Write 1 can be used alongside any coursebook at A1 level to reinforce the learners´ writing skills. Key features of Just Write 1: • awide array of writing genres covering topics common at this level • a step-by-step approach to writing, including a variety of vocabulary and grammar activities leading into a writing task with a plan • JUST A MINUTE! writing tips offering useful advice on the writing task at hand Sample pages taken from Just Write 1 Student’s Book 131

Skills Books Just Write 2 Student’s Book Just Write is a new three-level writing series specially researched and written for students studying English at A1, A2 and A2+ levels. Each book in the series consists of 15 carefully-designed lessons that develop the skills necessary for effective writing at these language levels while building the learners’ confidence. Just Write 2 can be used alongside any coursebook at A2 level to reinforce the learners´ writing skills. Key features of Just Write 2: • a wide array of writing genres covering topics common at this level • a step-by-step approach to writing, including a variety of vocabulary and grammar activities leading into a writing task with a plan • JUST A MINUTE! writing tips offering useful advice on the writing task at hand Sample pages taken from Just Write 2 Student’s Book 132

Just Write 3 Student’s Book Just Write is a new three-level writing series specially researched and written for students studying English at A1, A2 and A2+ levels. Each book in the series consists of 15 carefully-designed lessons that develop the skills necessary for effective writing at these language levels while building the learners’ confidence. Just Write 3 can be used alongside any coursebook at A2+ level to reinforce the learners´ writing skills. Key features of Just Write 3: • a wide array of writing genres covering topics common at this level • a step-by-step approach to writing, including a variety of vocabulary and grammar activities leading into a writing task with a plan • JUST A MINUTE! writing tips offering useful advice on the writing task at hand Sample pages taken from Just Write 3 Student’s Book 133

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Activate Grammar & Vocabulary B2 Activate your Grammar & Vocabulary for B2 exams presents grammar and vocabulary in a clear and concise way. The book has been written based on the needs and topics relevant to students at B2 level. It comprises theme-based units in which the English language is presented in an active context. Students are able to consolidate the grammatical structures and vocabulary required for the B2 level examinations by means of a range of FCE and ECCE exam-based tasks as well as generic exercise types. Activate your Grammar & Vocabulary B2 Activate your Grammar & Vocabulary for B2 exams features: Test Book • 15 theme-based units. Activate your Writing B2 • clear and simple grammar explanations with an emphasis on examples. • a variety of grammar exercises that provide students with ample practice. • a variety of vocabulary exercises covering word formation, phrasal verbs, prepositions and contextualised lexical items. • F CE-type tasks for the updated 2015 Cambridge: First and First for Schools examinations. • E CCE-type multiple-choice vocabulary and grammar exercises. • asection dedicated to English idioms after every three units. wshoifciwtnhwiiNtainhnortceeawlrdufaoavdcravetantsihviclaeeaelbdlftoeleeIraxWmceBhracet!irs-es • a review after every three units. Activate Writing B2 Activate your Writing B2 has been specifically written to help students consolidate their writing skills and progress from an intermediate level to a B2 level. Its thorough coverage of writing styles and formats will help students prepare for both the FCE and ECCE examinations as well as other B2 examinations. Activate your Writing B2 contains: • 16 task-based units. • an introduction that helps students recognise the need for different types of writing. • model answers for students to analyse. • a special checklist to help them plan their writing. • ample writing practice in each unit. • carefully graded exercises to boost students’ confidence levels. • step-by-step guidance on how to prepare for the FCE and ECCE and other B2 exam writing papers. 135

Exam Skills Reactivate Grammar & Vocabulary C1/C2 Reactivate your Grammar & Vocabulary for C1/C2 exams presents grammar and vocabulary in a clear and concise way. The book has been written based on the needs and topics relevant to students at C1 and C2 levels. It comprises theme-based units in which the English language is presented in an active context. Students are able to consolidate the grammatical structures and vocabulary required for the C1/C2 level examinations by means of a range of exam-based tasks as well as generic exercise types. Reactivate your Grammar & Vocabulary C1/C2 Reactivate your Grammar & Vocabulary for C1/C2 exams features: Test Book • 15 theme-based units. • clear and simple grammar explanations with an emphasis on examples. • a variety of grammar exercises that provide students with ample practice. • a variety of vocabulary exercises covering word formation, phrasal verbs, prepositions and contextualised lexical items. • Cambridge and Michigan task types. • asection dedicated to English idioms wshoifciwtnhwiiNtainhnortceeawlrdufaoavdcravetantsihviclaeeaelbdlftoeleeIraxWmceBhracet!irs-es after every three units. • a review after every three units. Reactivate Writing C2 Reactivate your Writing C2 has been specifically written to help students consolidate their writing skills and progress from a B2 level to a C2 level. Its thorough coverage of writing styles and formats will help students prepare for C2 examinations. Reactivate your Writing C2 contains: • 15 task-based units. • an introductory unit that helps students recognise the need for different types of writing. • model answers for students to analyse. • a special checklist to help them plan their writing. • ample writing practice in each unit. • carefully graded exercises to boost students’ confidence levels. • step-by-step guidance on how to prepare for the writing paper in C2 examinations. 136

Just Grammar B2 Just Grammar B2 Just Grammar C1/C2 Just Grammar for B2 presents grammar in a clear and concise way. The book has been written based on the needs relevant to students at B2 level, with grammar presented in an active context. Students are able to consolidate the grammatical structures and vocabulary required for the B2 level examinations by means of a range of exam-based tasks as well as generic exercise types. Just Grammar for B2 features: • 15 units. • clear and simple grammar explanations with an emphasis on examples. • a variety of grammar exercises that provide students with ample practice. • F CE-type tasks for the updated Cambridge: First and First for Schools examinations. • ECCE-type multiple-choice grammar exercises. • general exam type exercises in the format of multiple exams. • a review after every three units. Just Grammar C1/C2 Just Grammar for C1/C2 presents grammar in a clear and concise way. The book has been written based on the needs relevant to students at C1/C2 level, with grammar presented in an active context. Students are able to consolidate the grammatical structures and vocabulary required for the C2 level examinations by means of a range of exam-based tasks as well as generic exercise types. Just Grammar for C1/C2 features: • 15 units. • clear and simple grammar explanations with an emphasis on examples. • avariety of grammar exercises that provide students with ample practice. • CPE-type tasks for the updated Cambridge Proficiency examinations. • ECPE-type multiple-choice grammar exercises. • general exam-type exercises in the format of multiple exams. • a review after every three units. 137

Exams REVISED FORMAT Cambridge YLE Pre-A1 Starters Practice Tests 2018 Cambridge YLE Starters, Movers, Flyers Practice Tests Cambridge Starters, Movers & Flyers Practice Tests have been designed to familiarise young learners with the exact format of the examinations as well as to expand their vocabulary and to improve the skills required to do well in these examinations. Key features: • five complete practice tests • consolidation exercises after every test to ensure students practise vocabulary which frequently appears in the test • full introduction for students and parents which includes detailed information about the test and advice on how to prepare for the test • A-Z Word List which includes all the vocabulary students must be familiar with to do well in the test • clear audio providing listening practice • free access to one complete online practice test for each level • information for teachers about the test which includes an outline of each paper and detailed information on each part within the papers • tips on how to prepare students for each part of the test • an audioscript for each of the five practice tests • a speaking script for each practice test so that teachers can conduct the speaking paper of each practice test under test conditions, and students can become familiar with the exact structure of the speaking paper of the test Available separately: Audio providing listening practice with authentic British accents, IWB Software Now with IWB software to bring your class to life! Cambridge YLE A1 Movers Practice Tests MISnuolttie-frptlaawtcftoairvmree Cambridge YLE A2 Flyers Practice Tests 138

Also suitable for MYLE (Michigan Young Learners English) preparation Sample pages taken from Cambridge YLE Pre-A1 Starters Practice Tests Sample pages taken from Cambridge YLE A1 Movers Practice Tests Sample pages taken from Cambridge YLE A2 Flyers Practice Tests 139

Exams 2020 Cambridge EXAM A2 Key for Schools FORMAT & B1 Preliminary for Schools Cambridge A2 Key Practice Tests Practice Tests Cambridge A2 Key & B1 Preliminary Practice Tests have been designed to familiarise students with the exact format of the examinations as well as to expand their vocabulary and to improve the skills required to pass these examinations. Cambridge A2 Key & B1 Preliminary Practice Tests both contain: • s ix complete practice tests based on the 2020 test format. • a full introduction to the examination. • e xam technique sections advising students on how to approach each part of the examination to score maximum points. Available separately: Audio providing listening practice with authentic British accents, IWB Software Now with IWB software to bring your class to life! 2020 EXAM FORMAT MISnuolttie-frptlaawtcftoairvmree Cambridge B1 Preliminary Practice Tests 140

Sample pages taken from Cambridge A2 Key Practice Tests Sample pages taken from Cambridge B1 Preliminary Practice Tests 141

Exams Now with Cambridge FCE IWB software Practice Tests to bring your class Cambridge First Certificate Practice Tests 1 & 2 are in-line with the latest format and requirements of to life! the Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE) examination. The tests have been designed to familiarise students with the exact format of the new examination as well as to expand their vocabulary and to improve the skills required to pass the examination. Cambridge FCE Practice Tests 1 & 2 contain: • s ix complete practice tests for the Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE) examination. • afull introduction to the examination. • e xam technique sections advising students on how to approach each part of the examination to score maximum points. Available separately: Audio providing listening practice with authentic British accents, IWB Software Cambridge FCE Practice Tests 1 & 2 Cambridge CAE Practice Tests Cambridge CAE Practice Tests has been designed to familiarise students with the exact format of the examination as well as to expand their vocabulary and to improve the skills required to pass the examination. Now with Cambridge CAE Practice Tests contains: IWB software • six complete practice tests. to bring • afull introduction to the examination. your class • exam technique sections advising students on how to approach to life! each part of the examination to score maximum points. Available separately: Audio providing listening practice with authentic British accents, IWB Software Cambridge CAE Practice Tests 142

Now with Cambridge Proficiency IWB software Practice Tests to bring your class to life! Cambridge Proficiency Practice Tests 1 & 2 have been specifically written according to the latest specifications of the Cambridge Proficiency in English examination. The tests have been designed to familiarise students with the exact format of the exam as well as to expand their vocabulary and to improve the skills required to pass the examination. Cambridge Proficiency Practice Tests 1 & 2 contain: • six complete practice tests for the Cambridge Proficiency in English examination. • a full introduction to the examination. • exam technique sections advising students on how to approach each part of the examination to score maximum points. Available separately: Audio providing listening practice with authentic British accents, IWB Software Cambridge Proficiency Practice Tests 1 & 2 Now with Michigan IWB software ECCE & ECPE to bring Practice Tests your class to life! The Hamilton House Michigan ECCE & ECPE Practice Tests have been revised to reflect the May 2021 format of the tests announced by Michigan Language Assessment. 2021 TEST FORMAT 143

Exams Now with IELTS Practice Tests Hamilton House IWB software IELTS to bring Practice Tests your class Hamilton House IELTS Practice Tests has to life! been designed to familiarise students with the exact format of the IELTS Academic examination as well as to improve the skills required to pass the examination. IELTS Practice Tests (Academic) contains: • six complete practice tests focusing on the Academic module of IELTS. • a full introduction to the examination. • exam technique sections advising students on how to approach each part of the examination to score maximum points. • astep-by-step guide for each part of the first 2 practice tests showing students how to deal with each section. Available separately: Audio providing listening practice with a variety of English accents 144 Sample pages taken from Hamilton House IELTS Practice Tests

Sample pages taken from Hamilton House IELTS Practice Tests 145

GRADED READERS Aesop’s Fables The Ants and the Grasshopper The Donkey and his Shadow The Bear and the Travellers is is the well-loved story based on is the well-loved story based on the well-loved story based on an Aesop’s Fable, where a lazy an Aesop’s Fable, where a man an Aesop’s Fable, where two grasshopper spends all summer who is walking gets tired. He girls go to the forest. One girl is playing while his friends the ants pays a farmer to ride his donkey. scared, but her friend says they work hard to collect food for They rest when the sun gets hot. are safe together. But when a the winter months. When winter But they fight over who can sit dangerous bear appears, her comes, poor Grasshopper has in the donkey’s shadow and the friend climbs a tree and doesn’t nothing to eat. The moral of the donkey runs away. The moral of help the girl. The moral of the story is: the story is: story is: Don’t play all summer. Plan for When you fight about A real friend helps you when winter too. something, you both get there is danger. nothing. The Donkey in the Lion’s Skin The Fox and the Crow is The Foolish Rabbit is the well- is the well-loved story based the well-loved story based loved story based on an Aesop’s on an Aesop’s Fable, where a on an Aesop’s Fable, where Fable, where a rabbit who likes donkey wants to be admired a hungry fox wants to eat a talking spreads an untrue story. so he wears a lion’s skin. He crow’s piece of cheese. The While he is sleeping under a tree scares the farm animals and the fox flatters the crow and gets an acorn falls on his head. He villagers. But a fox tells him to him to sing for her. The crow tells the animals that the sky is be happy about being a donkey. drops the cheese when he falling and they are scared. But The moral of the story is: sings and the fox eats it. The a wise owl tells everyone that Don’t copy someone else. moral of the story is: the rabbit’s story isn’t true and Be yourself. Sometimes people say things there is no need to be scared. just to get what they want The moral of the story is: 146 from you. Don’t scare your friends with stories that aren’t true.

The Fox and the Grapes is the The Thirsty Crow is the well- The Tortoise and the Hare is well-loved story based on an loved story based on an Aesop’s the well-loved story based on Aesop’s Fable, where a fox sees Fable, where a crow gets thirsty an Aesop’s Fable, where a hare some grapes she likes. She tries while he is flying. He sees a jug brags that he can win a race. A to reach them but she cannot. of water, but he cannot reach tortoise agrees to race the hare. She decides she doesn’t like the water to drink. He slowly The tortoise is slow but he is the grapes after all because she puts pebbles in the jug one at a steady, whereas the fast hare thinks that they are probably time. Eventually the water rises stops for a rest and falls asleep. sour. The moral of the story is: and he can drink. The moral of The tortoise wins the race. The It’s easy to hate what you cannot the story is: moral of the story is: have. Keep trying when you have a Fast is not always best. Winners good idea. are often slow and steady. The Fox and the Sick Lion is The Fox and the Goat is the The Lion and the Mouse is the the well-loved story based on well-loved story based on an well-loved story based on an an Aesop’s Fable, where a fox Aesop’s Fable, where a fox falls Aesop’s Fable, where a mouse follows some tracks to a cave in a well and can’t climb out. is caught by a lion. The mouse where a sick lion lives. The fox The fox persuades a goat to begs the lion to be kind and to sees many animals go into the jump in the well. But he climbs let him go, and the lion agrees. cave. The lion invites the fox up the goat’s horns, gets out When the lion gets caught in a in, but the fox realises that the of the well and leaves the goat hunter’s net, the mouse chews tracks go in but they don’t come there alone. The moral of the through the ropes and frees him. out, so he walks away. The story is: The moral of the story is: moral of the story is: Think about things before you It is always best to be kind. Clever people see what happens jump in. to others and they walk away from danger. 147

GRADED READERS Sample pages taken from The Ants and the Grasshopper Aesop’s Fables Aesop’s Fables Hamilton House Aesop’s Fables is a collection of simplified tales inspired by Aesop’s Fables. Each story has been carefully adapted for young learners of English to enjoy. The books are beautifully illustrated and each one ends with a moral that helps teach children values. Each book contains: • beautiful illustrations. • a simple, entertaining story. • a moral at the end of the story to motivate discussion, teach values and make children think. • a picture glossary at the back to consolidate new vocabulary. • a simple activity section with matching, colouring and tracing tasks. • an e-book with animation and a dramatised narration performed by professional actors. TITLES e-book with animation • The Fox and the Goat and interactive exercises • The Bear and the Travellers • The Lion and the Mouse • The Donkey in the Lion’s Skin • The Tortoise and the Hare • The Foolish Rabbit • The Thirsty Crow • The Ants and the Grasshopper • The Fox and the Crow • The Donkey and his Shadow • The Fox and the Grapes 148 • The Fox and the Sick Lion