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OverviewLEAP 2 - Reading and Writing (CEFR Level B1) is a task-based textbook for students preparing for college or university studies in English. It offers interesting, challenging and varied content with strong vocabulary work, emphasising Academic Word List items, and solid text-based skills development, including academic skills and critical thinking. At the same time LEAP 2 is adapted for learners at a lower level of language proficiency, with vocabulary activities preceding each reading text, one grammar focus per chapter and more basic comprehension checks. Students apply critical-thinking skills as they engage in academic reading and writing tasks across a range of disciplines. Contemporary texts prepare students for college reading requirements, with activities that develop reading comprehension. With focuses on reading, writing, grammar and academic survival skills, LEAP 2 - Reading and Writing empowers students to thrive in their academic studies. Features and benefits: Three authentic reading texts per chapter from a variety of mostly Canadian textbooks, journals, magazines or web reports prepare students for the text length and genres they will encounter in academic courses. Focus on Reading sections provide explanations of reading skills and strategies, accompanied by well-structured and challenging activities to help students improve their ability to deal with university-level texts. Warm-Up and Final Assignments integrate a process approach to writing, as well as a genre approach, to guide students with the various writing tasks. Focus on Writing activities develop more specific writing skills, which students reinvest in the assignments. Key words and vocabulary from the Academic Word List are highlighted in three Vocabulary Build sections in every chapter, giving students ample opportunity to expand their vocabulary. My eLab includes: Vocabulary review exercises Additional focuses: skills practice based on texts from the book New content in four sections related in theme to the four chapter pairs in the book: Vocabulary lists by chapter and AWL master list Helpful documents, including Writing Checklist, Parts of Speech, Irregular Verbs List Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ken BeattyPublisher: Pearson Canada, Toronto Imprint: Pearson Canada, Toronto Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 28.00cm Weight: 0.533kg ISBN: 9782761396622ISBN 10: 2761396626 Publication Date: 28 October 2019 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1 • SUCCESS IN BUSINESS READING 1 Looking for Money READING 2 Youth Entrepreneurs WARM-UP ASSIGNMENT Write a Descriptive Paragraph READING 3 Crowdfunding: History and Future FINAL ASSIGNMENT Write Two Descriptive Paragraphs CHAPTER 2 • THE FUTURE OF WORK READING 1 Will Robots Bring about the End of Work? READING 2 Half of All Jobs Today Will Disappear by 2030 WARM-UP ASSIGNMENT Write a Topic Sentence for a Cause and Effect Paragraph READING 3 Old and New Job Skills FINAL ASSIGNMENT Write a Cause and Effect Paragraph CHAPTER 3 • FIT FOR LIFE READING 1 This Is How Important Sleep Is for Your Mental Health READING 2 Body Energy: Spending It and Storing It WARM-UP ASSIGNMENT Compare and Contrast Two Ways to Keep Fit READING 3 Living Forever, Living Well CHAPTER 4 • A HAPPY LIFE READING 1 Eleven Ways to Walk Away Stress READING 2 Take Control of Stress WARM-UP ASSIGNMENT Write Short Definitions READING 3 Defining Happiness FINAL ASSIGNMENT Write a Definition Paragraph CHAPTER 5 • THINKING DIFFERENTLY READING 1 Avoiding Innovation READING 2 The Quirky Secrets of the World’s Greatest Innovators WARM-UP ASSIGNMENT Write a Formal Email READING 3 Anyone Can Be an Innovator FINAL ASSIGNMENT Write an Email Request for Information CHAPTER 6 • A VIEW OF THE FUTURE READING 1 Guide to Augmented Reality READING 2 How Can Augmented Reality Be Used for Social Good? WARM-UP ASSIGNMENT Write a Short Summary READING 3 AR + AI = New Life FINAL ASSIGNMENT Write a Summary CHAPTER 7 • EDUCATION FOR ALL READING 1 To Adapt MOOCs, or Not? That Is No Longer the Question READING 2 The SOLE of a Student WARM-UP ASSIGNMENT Write a Process Paragraph READING 3 A Personal Education FINAL ASSIGNMENT Write a Process Paragraph and Give a Presentation CHAPTER 8 • RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS READING 1 How Are Today’s Biggest Tech Trends Affecting Our Human Rights? READING 2 What Is Google’s “Right to Be Forgotten”? WARM-UP ASSIGNMENT Write an Introductory Essay Paragraph READING 3 Private Lives: We Need New Laws FINAL ASSIGNMENT Write a Persuasive EssayReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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