Macmillian Portfolio Readers: Travel & Tourism
This new series provides teenagers with factual topics presented in a modern magazine format. Stunning photos integrate with the texts in a variety of styles and registers. The topics offer challenging and questioning insights into relevant aspects of the modern intercultural world from a teenager´s viewpoint. Written in direct, up-to-date English, each title uses the readers´ own knowledge of and curiosity about the overall topic to enable them to read confidently for personal enjoyment. The actual choice of topics is the result of detailed research among students and teachers in different regions of Brazil.Key features- The reader´s own experience and interests are placed at the centre of the reading experience-The one- or two-page articles present a variety of text-types, styles and formats-Closely integrated visual and textual design reflects that of the best teens´ magazines and reinforces meaning- Intercultural insights extend the reader´s knowledge of the topic- Articles reflecting science, history and the arts provide specialised information and views within each title.-A Word File glossary of key vocabulary on each page gives essential "while reading" lexical support, with common American and British English differences noted- A Check it Out section provides an up-to-date checklist of specialist language associated with the topic, plus useful websites- Mini-projects and investigation points at the end of each article urge the readers to link the text with their own experience and to research further- A Projects section provides ideas for more extensive or group projects- A light-hearted Quiz page gives further opportunities for discovery and fun.
Editora: Macmillan
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