Hot Topics

Cheryl Pavlik

Designed to engage readers, stimulate their thinking, and provoke

conversation

Controversial topics

• Offer more than one side or point of view

• Encourage debate

• Naturally lead the reader to form his own opinion

Degree of intensity for each topic is rated in the Table of Contents

The Basics

• Three levels: low-intermediate – advanced• 3 readings per chapter, 3rd / 4th at higher level• Develops reading skills through systematic pre-,

while-, and post-reading work• Presents and practices vocabulary building

techniques; includes dictionary activities• Allows readers to formulate and then share ideas

through Idea Exchange and Discussion activities • CNN® video, ExamView® Pro, Internet activities

CNN® VideosCNN® Videos

• Short 2-3 minute videos consolidate learning

• Video Highlights following each unit make presentation, practice, and feedback easy

Website Activities http://elt.thomson.com/hottopics

• Student Site• Instructor Site

Website Activities http://elt.thomson.com/hottopics

• Activities for every unit of each level

ExamView® Pro Assessment Software

Hot Topics

Cheryl Pavlik

•Student Book•Audio CD / Tape

•CNN® Video / DVD•Instructor’s Manual

•ExamView® Pro Assessment CD-ROM

•Website activities