extreme 3
DESCRIPTION
Inside pages as demo. Extreme is a challenging 4 level course for teenagers. It takes students to a pre-intermediate level of English and can adapted for use with both small and large mixed-ability classes. A Shrink-wrapped READING BOOKLET with interesting stories allows students to develop reading strategies.TRANSCRIPT
EXTREME is a four-level course for teenagers who start learning English
at school. It takes students from beginner to low-intermediate level
through this progressive and carefully designed series. EXTREME develops
students' linguistic, communicative and critical thinking competences, as it
considers teenagers' interests
and motivates them to go into a broader socio-cultural reality.
Student’s Book features:
• Varied contexts to present and practise grammar and vocabulary
• Integrated skills lessons to develop productive and receptive skills
• Task-based projects to promote collaborative learning
• Content-based sections to facilitate language retention
• Specially written songs to improve pronunciation skillsand recycle key language points
• Learning skills sections to encourage student's autonomy
• Pairwork activities to stimulate interaction andinterpersonal skills
(000) Tapa Extreme 3 Student's 4/3/07 12:18 PM Page 1
In teg r at i o
n
3Rock and Roll Never Dies
Unit 3
38
1 In pairs, take turns to answer.
a Where do you live?
b Do you like your neighbourhood?
Why/Why not?
c Have you got any unusual or mysteriousneighbours? Do you get on well with them?
3 Answer. Then, listen and check.
a How do you think Jim's mother reacts?
b What do you think his mother tells him to do?
HHooww II MMeett EErriicc
When I was ten, I lived at 17 Dorset Close in
London. There was nothing unusual about the
street. We had friendly neighbours who had
children my age and I often played with them.
But the house at number 19 was always empty,
so I didn’t have friends there. One day, an old
man arrived to number 19. I soon forgot about
him and my life continued as normal. Some weeks
later, I was playing football in the street
when I kicked my ball over the wall into the old
man’s garden. I looked and saw no one. I decided
to climb over the wall to get the ball. I was
picking it up when suddenly I heard a noise
behind me. I turned round and saw the old man
with his long wild white hair smiling gently at me.
I dropped the ball and ran away. Later that
evening, I told my mother all about it. I still
remember the conversation we had...
2 Read Jim’s diary. Then, write T (true),F (false) or DK (don’t know).
Jim remembers the good
old days as a boy...
a The writer is ten.
b He lived in a nice town when he was ten.
c There were no other children in his street.
d His best friend lived in number 19.
e He climbed over the wall into the
garden of number 19.
f The old man had short black hair.
g The old man shouted at the boy.
h The boy stayed to talk to the old man.
21
Language
A
CB
(038-043) U3 integracion 4/3/07 12:29 PM Page 38
Unit 3
39
TThhee GGuuiittaarr
I (go) to his house and rang
the bell. I just (wait) and
(wait). Impatient, I rang
again. The door (open). The old
man with long hair (sit) in
a wheelchair. He smiled. Hello, I’m Eric’ he
(say). He wasn’t angry with me
and he (tell) me to get the ball
from the garden.
As I (walk) through
the house, I saw an old Spanish guitar in the
hall. I (stop) for a moment
to look at it. I loved music and I always
(dream) of one day having my
own guitar. There are more in the front
room!’ he said.
I (go) in. The room was big
and it (be) full of records and
old guitars. Hanging on a wall, there was a
very special one... A red and black Fender
Stratocaster! The house was like Aladdin’s
cave, full of musical treasures!
Now, the old man wasn’t a monster but a
magician! I (want) to find out
more about him.
5 Complete. Then, listen and check.22
6 Pairwork
STUDENT A: Turn to Pairwork A5, page 81.STUDENT B: Turn to Pairwork B5, page 85.
4 What happened next? Look at the pictures andtell a partner. Then, complete.
7 Look at the picture. What did Eric give Jim?Complete.
(038-043) U3 integracion 4/3/07 12:29 PM Page 39
MMyy AAmmbbiittiioonn
I left Eric’s house with my ball and the book he
gave me. I went home and read it avidly. There
were many anecdotes about Eric and comments on
his profession... He was in fact a world famous
guitarist! That night I dreamt of guitars, bands,
records, fame and fortune. When I woke up, I
knew what I wanted to do: I wanted to buy a
guitar and become a famous rock star.
I got up early and had breakfast in a hurry. I
was waiting outside the shop when it opened...
1 Answer.
a Who is the boy in the picture?
b What happened to him when
he met Eric?
c How do you think this event changed
his life?
Inte
grationRock and Roll Never Dies
Unit 3
EElleeccttrriicc gguuiittaarrss were
invented in the USA in the 1930’s.
The strings of electric guitars are
made of steel and they are played
with a small piece of plastic called
‘plectrum’ or also ‘pick’. One of the
most popular designs of electric
guitar is the Fender Stratocaster.
The Stratocaster was first
produced in 1954. It is played by
many famous guitarists, including
Eric Clapton, Keith Richard
(Rolling Stones) and The Edge (U2).
MMooddeerrnn ccllaassssiiccaall guitars, having six
strings and a larger body, were first made
in Spain by Antonio de Torres in the
nineteenth century. Classical guitars are
still very popular nowadays. The
strings are made of nylon and they are
played with your fingers. The top
surface of guitars can be solid
or laminated. Laminated-top
guitars are quite adequate for
students, but solid-tops are the
only choice for more skilled
players.
Music and Art
2 Read and answer.
a What did Eric give Jim?
b What did Jim realise from reading the book?
c What did he dream of?
d What did he want to do?
40
At the music shop,
Jim wants something...
3 Read about different guitars.
a Which one do you prefer? Why? b Which information is new for you? Underline it in the text.
(038-043) U3 integracion 4/3/07 12:29 PM Page 40
Unit 3
41
23 5 Pairwork
STUDENT A: Turn to Pairwork A6, page 81.STUDENT B: Turn to Pairwork B6, page 85.
6 Read the letter Jim wrote to Eric.
What did he suggest?
sweet fender,
cruel reality!
too expensive
for jim...
4 Put in order. Then, listen and check.
Can I help you?
Well, there are electric guitars andacoustic guitars.
Sure. Comethis way.
That one is beautiful.How much is it?
Can I seethe electricguitars?
Yes, please.I’m looking for
a guitar.
500 euros.
What type of guitar do you
want?
Do you like any particular
make?
Wow! That’svery expensive!
Yes, have you got anyFender...?
What typesare there?
Dear Eric,
Thank you for the book! It was really
interesting. Have you got any other about rock?
Yesterday, I was so excited that I went
to a music shop to buy a guitar, but they were
very expensive! I haven’t got enough money to buy
one yet, but I’m going to do a few jobs at home
and mum is going to give me extra pocket money.
Do you need any work done around your
house? If I can have some guitar lessons from you,
I could cut the grass or clean your windows. My
mum thinks it’s a good idea and you can help me
quite a lot! Please tell me if anything comes up.
See you later,Jim
7 Write Eric’s reply to Jim’s questions.
1
Dear Jim,
Thanks for your letter...
(038-043) U3 integracion 4/3/07 12:29 PM Page 41
Dear Jim,I’m going away. I’m not feeling verywell and my doctors say I should take
some holidays. They’re worried about myhealth, so I’ll be with my family. I want you to have my precious guitar.Remember to practise every day! Ifyou try hard enough, you’ll be a rock
and roll star one day! You’re so talented!Your neighbour and friend,
Eric
Inte
grationRock and Roll Never Dies
Unit 3
42
Social Studies
I made quick progress
in my classes!
A year passed. Then one
day, I went to his house
but nobody answered.
How are you?
Not bad.
He was a very patient
and helpful teacher.
He gave me many tips
for playing the guitar.
Hold the guitar with thishand. I’m sure you’lllearn very quickly.
I went to his house twice a
week for guitar lessons.
1 Read and answer.
a Why is Jim happy?b What problem does Jim have?c Where do you think Eric is?
2 Listen to a conversation between Jimand his mother. Then, answer.
a Why did Eric go away?b Where did he go?c What did he leave?
3 Read Eric's note and answer.
a Who will Eric be with?b How often should Jim practise?c What will happen if Jim doesn't stop
playing?
24
I haven’t gotenough money to buy my own
guitar yet!
(038-043) U3 integracion 4/3/07 12:29 PM Page 42
Unit 3
43
years later...
7 Read Eric’s questions and invent Jim’sanswers.
And this song is called ‘Rock and RollNever Dies’. It is for avery special person!
4 Does Jim forget Eric?
OLD FRIENDS
5 Complete the newspaper report with thewords below.
here was a moving reunion last night between
Jim Carnes, lead ........................... and guitarist
for local ........................... Paradise Now, and the
........................... American guitarist Eric Bolster.
Apparently, Eric was once Jim’s ........................... and
........................... him to play the guitar.
Although it is ........................... to believe now, Jim repaid
Eric by ........................... the windows of his house and
looking after his ........................... ! When Eric ...........................
away for health reasons, he ........................... Jim the red
and black Fender which he always ........................... at his
concerts.
Jim and Eric went to a ...........................after
last night’s concert and ......................the
rest of the night ......................... like old
friends.
spent famous moved hard band restaurant taught neighbour garden
cleaning played singer talking gave
TSTUDENT A: Turn to Pairwork A7, page 82.STUDENT B: Turn to Pairwork B7, page 86.
6 Pairwork
ERIC: When did you play with Eric Clapton?
JIM:
ERIC: Do you have a number-one hit with
Clapton?
a JIM:
ERIC: Do you sign many autographs?
b JIM:
ERIC: Do you want to buy a new guitar?
c JIM:
I played with him last summerat a rock festival.
Rock star meets legendary guitarist.
(038-043) U3 integracion 4/3/07 12:29 PM Page 43
EXTREME is a four-level course for teenagers who start learning English
at school. It takes students from beginner to low-intermediate level
through this progressive and carefully designed series. EXTREME develops
students' linguistic, communicative and critical thinking competences, as it
considers teenagers' interests
and motivates them to go into a broader socio-cultural reality.
Student’s Book features:
• Varied contexts to present and practise grammar and vocabulary
• Integrated skills lessons to develop productive and receptive skills
• Task-based projects to promote collaborative learning
• Content-based sections to facilitate language retention
• Specially written songs to improve pronunciation skillsand recycle key language points
• Learning skills sections to encourage student's autonomy
• Pairwork activities to stimulate interaction andinterpersonal skills
(000) Tapa Extreme 3 Student's 4/3/07 12:18 PM Page 1