Gold B2 First New Edition Coursebook

Series
Pearson
Author
Jan Bell / Amanda Thomas  
Publisher
Pearson
Cover
Softcover
Edition
6
Language
English
Total pages
224
Pub.-date
February 2018
ISBN13
9781292202273
ISBN
1292202270



Description

  • Twelve engaging units with authentic texts
  • Exam-style practice and exam tips
  • Extensive reference section, including Grammar Reference, Exam Focus and Writing Reference
  • A complete Cambridge English Practice Test at the relevant level
Gold B2 First provides students with the knowledge of the best strategies for each exam task.

It provides:
  • a fast-paced syllabus with comprehensive exam coverage for the B2 First exam
  • stimulating topics and texts with extensive opportunities for discussion
  • thorough exam preparation with a strong emphasis on vocabulary learning
  • extensive writing support, including full reference with sample answers
  • a unit-by-unit grammar reference section
  • a full practice test
NEW in this edition:
  • Updated content including new reading and listening texts
  • A full practice test and more progress tests in the Coursebook
  • Audio scripts in the back of the book
  • MyEnglishLab written specifically for Gold B2 First
  • Speaking test videos plus worksheets

Features

The new edition preparing students for B2 First has been improved in response to teacher feedback:

  • 50% of the content is new with many new readings and listenings, and all new visuals
  • There are 12 units rather than 14
  • The difficulty level for reading and listening is increased to match the level of the B2 First exam
  • Grammar is improved: more detail, depth, engagement and activities
  • New full practice test, and two more to download
  • Progress test every three units
  • Audio scripts in back of book
  • Course-specific MyEnglishLab

Table of Contents

  • 1. Bands and fans
  • 2. Relative values
  • 3. Things that matter
  • 4. Forces of nature
  • 5. Eat your heart out
  • 6. In the spotlight
  • 7. A place to live
  • 8. Moving on
  • 9. Lucky break
  • 10. Friends for life
  • 11. Nothing to fear by fear
  • 12. Crime scene.

Download the detailed table of contents