Inglés Book 9

Course IX. This Is Australia.
Chapter I. Australia Day
Competence
The student can clearly express feelings about something experienced and give reasons to explain those feelings.
Sub-competence
The student can ….

talk about news events using the simple past passive.
use expressions like ‘Guess what’ to tell news.
introduce ideas with expressions like ‘The thing is…’.
read an interview with a war correspondent.
listen to a radio programme.
read an article about internet and personal information.

Skills
Listening:

Can generally follow the main points of extended discussion around them.
Can understand the main points of TV and radio programs, including news bulletins and interviews.

Reading

Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signalled argumentative texts.
Can recognize the line of argument in the treatment of the issue presented, though not necessarily in detail.
Can recognize significant points in straightforward newspaper articles on familiar subjects.

Writing

Can write straightforward, connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest by liking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.

Speaking

Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his field of interest.
Can relate details of unpredictable occurrences, e.g. an accident.
Can relate the plot of a book or film and describe his/her reactions.
Can describe dreams, hopes and ambitions.

Chapter II. Wish You Were Here
Competence
The student can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions.
Sub-competence
The student can ….

express regret using ‘I wish (that)...’
express wishes in the past.
answer a quiz about regrets in life.
understand an article about the biggest regrets people have before they die.
show interest with ‘Do you?’, ‘Have you?’, etc.
use superlatives for emphasis.

Skills
Listening:

Can follow in outline straightforward short talks on familiar topics, provided these are delivered in clearly articulated standard speech.
Can understand the main points and important details in stories and other narratives (e.g. a description of a holiday), provided the speaker speaks slowly and clearly.

Reading

Can understand most factual information that he/she is likely to come across on familiar subjects of interest, provided he/she has sufficient time for re-reading.
Can understand a travel diary mainly describing the events of a journey and the experiences and discoveries the person made.
Can understand standard formal correspondence and online postings in his/her area of professional interest.

Writing

Can write straightforward, detailed descriptions on a range of familiar subjects within his/her field of interest.
Can write short, simple essays on topics of interest.

Speaking

Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions.
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.

Chapter III. The Intern
Competence
The student can give a prepared straightforward presentation on a familiar topic within his/her field which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time, and in which the main points are explained with reasonable precision.
Sub-competence
The student can ….

use ‘of course’ to show I understand or agree.
refer back to points made earlier in the conversation.
read an article about the worst jobs in the world.
be interviewed for an internship program.
write a formal email/letter to schedule an interview.
fill out an application form.

Skills
Listening:

Can follow much of everyday conversation and discussion, provided it takes place in standard speech and is clearly articulated in a familiar accent
Can understand the main points of what is said in a straightforward monologue like a guided tour, provided the delivery is clear and relatively slow.

Reading

Can understand instructions and procedures in the form of a continuous text, for example in a manual, provided that he/she is familiar with the type of process or product concerned.
Can understand standard formal correspondence and online postings in his/her area of professional interest.

Writing

Can reply to an advertisement in writing and ask for further information on items which interest him/her.
Can write basic emails/letters of a factual nature, for example to request information or to ask for and give confirmation.
Can write a basic letter of application with limited supporting details.

Speaking

Can explain the main points in an idea or problem with reasonable precision.
Can take follow up questions, but may have to ask for repetition if the speech was rapid.
Can carry out a prepared interview, checking and confirming information, though he/she may occasionally have to ask for repetition if the other person's response is rapid or extended.

Chapter IV. You are a Writer
Competence
The student can write straightforward, detailed descriptions on a range of familiar subjects within his/her field of interest.
Sub-competence
The student can ….

use short sentences in informal conversations.
use ‘like’ in informal conversations.
give opinions with expressions like ‘If you ask me’.
use ‘you see’ to explain a situation and ‘I see’ to show you understand.
discuss about his/her friends using phrasal verbs.
talk about dating using phrasal verbs.
read an article about blind restaurants.
listen to a conversation describing modern friendship.
participate in an informal discussion about relationships, marriage, breakups.

Skills
Listening:

Can identify both general messages and specific details.
Can follow short monologues.
Can generally follow the main points of extended discussion around them.

Reading

Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signalled argumentative texts.
Can recognize the line of argument in the treatment of the issue presented, though not necessarily in detail.
Can recognize significant points in straightforward newspaper articles on familiar subjects.

Writing

Can write straightforward, detailed descriptions on a range of familiar subjects within his/her field of interest.
Can write accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions in simple connected text.
Can summarise, report and give his/her opinion about accumulated factual information on familiar routine and non-routine matters within his/her field with some confidence.

Speaking

Can clearly express feelings about something experienced and give reasons to explain those feelings.
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his field of interest.
Can say whether or not he/she approves of what someone has done and give reasons to justify this opinion.