1. UNIT SIX
AROUND THE WORLD
In unit three, you learn how to…..
Use Is there? And Are there? To ask about places in a town
Use location expressions like across from and outside
Use Can and Could to offer help and ask for directions
Talk about stores and favorite places in your city or town
Check information by repeating key words, using “checking” expressions and asking
“echo” questions.
Before you begin….
Warm up: Match each comment with a picture
There’s a lot to see”, “It’s easy to get around”, “It’s great for shopping”, “There’s a lot of
nightlife”
What else can you say about each place or other places in your city/town?
LESSON A: OUT SHOPPING
 Listen and complete information
 Grammar: Is there? Are there?; location expressions
 Speaking naturally: Word stress in compound nouns
LESSON B: GETTING AROUND
 Building vocabulary: Directions
 Grammar: Offers and requests with Can and Could
 Listening and speaking: Finding your wayaround
 Vocabulary notebook: Which way?
LESSON C: EXCUSE ME?
 Listen and complete : Conversation strategy Checking information
 Strategy plus: “echo” questions
 Listening: Tourist information

2. LESSON D: EXPLORING THE CITY
 Reading: a walking tour
 Talk about it: What are some of your favorite places?
 Writing: A walking-tour guide
 Free talk: Summer fun
TOUCHSTONE CHECKPOINT Units 4-6
1. Unscramble the questions
2. Can you complete this conversation?
3. What can you remember?
4. Get it right!
5. Do you know your city?
SELF-CHECK
How sure are you about these areas? Circle the percentages
Grammar
20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Vocabulary
20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Conversation strategies
20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
STUDY PLAN
What do you want to review? Circle the lessons
Grammar
4A 4B 5A 5 B 6A 6B
Vocabulary
4A 4B 5A 5 B 6A 6B
Conversation strategies
4A 4B 5A 5 B 6A 6B