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0-723900 English Level 3Integrated StrandStudents’ Handbook1967026306Page:Level 3 in a NutshellAssessmentCGEsCoursework GradesMid and Final ExamsCourse books and other materialsHow to pass Level 3!Vocabulary lists (VTLs) Vocabulary in Context (in sentences)Vocabulary Parts of SpeechLevel 3 Calendar00Page:Level 3 in a NutshellAssessmentCGEsCoursework GradesMid and Final ExamsCourse books and other materialsHow to pass Level 3!Vocabulary lists (VTLs) Vocabulary in Context (in sentences)Vocabulary Parts of SpeechLevel 3 Calendar Level 3 in a NutshellWelcome to Level 3!This document show you the main things you need to know for success in Level 3.AimsIn Level 3 Integrated we have two aims:To prepare you for universityE.g. by helping you to: understand academic written and spoken textstake notestake part in discussions, to recognize and use important vocabulary (taken from two word lists: the General Service List of 2000 words and the Academic Word List)improve your ability to use grammar.Target: Intermediate; EFR B1/B2; modest to competent userTo prepare you to do the IELTS International English Language Testing System exam.Target: Academic Band 5 and aboveAssessmentThere are eleven grades given in Level 3: four Integrated and six Writing.Integrated StrandTotal value: 60% 2 CGE tests of Vocabulary and Grammar20%1 course work grade allocated by teachers (CWGs) 10%1 exam of Listening and Reading (Midterm and Final)30%Writing StrandTotal value: 40% 2 Writing Projects10% (5% each)1 information transfer task2%1 Final Timed Writing Exam 20%1 teacher’s portfolio grade6%1 Teacher’s Timed Writing Exam 2%Computer Generated Exams (CGE Tests) There are two of these. You will take them in the Computer Lab in weeks 4 and 7. They are each worth 10% of your grade.Course Work GradeYou will get one Course Work Grade (CWG) in Week 7. It is worth 10% of your grade. These are given by your Integrated teacher for work that s/he will tell you about. This is continuous assessment – it is for work you do for your teacher week by week.Final ExamsThere is one major paper-based exam and it is worth 30% of your total grade.Some parts of the exams are ‘previewed’ and others are ‘unseen’. This means that you get to see some of the things in the exam before the exam. We give you two reading passages and four listening passages before the exam. One of the reading passages and 2 of the listening passages will be in the exam. This means you can revise better for them. Other parts will be new to you and you will only see them on the day of the exam. About 60% of the Final Exam is previewed and about 40% is new. You must work on the Preview passages independently – that is, out of class.A previewed Listening Dialogue (10 qs)A previewed Lecture (10 qs)An unseen Lecture (10 qs)A previewed reading passage (15 qs)An unseen reading passage (15 qs)Course materialsYour course book and materials are:Level 3 Integrated Skills iBookPreview Listenings and Readings iBookThe Level 3 Moodle site (Moodle.)Student Handbook: Vocabulary to Learn Lists 1a to 4bRoad to IELTS Online CourseHow to Pass Level 3 Work hard!Don’t take days off! Every semester most students who are absent 6 or more times fail Level 3. About half of the students with 5 absences fail. Most students with 4 absences or less, pass! Work hard on Vocabulary! Students who get poor grades on vocabulary almost always fail. Work hard on the Preview Listening and Reading! Some of these will be in your Mid and Final exams.Above all: Work Independently and Be Interested. The most important thing is to get better. You do this by working away from class as well as in class. And you do it by being interested in what you are learning. Vocabulary Vocabulary to Learn Lists (VTLs)VTL 1ANounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs etc.CenturyDoubleAdvancedExactlyDiscoveryImagineCommonExperimentMentionCurrentExplanationPronounceExcellentTradeSpreadIndependentQuarterweighOrdinaryScientificVTL 1BNounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs etc.ChanceCalculateDetailedoriginallyDistribution ExploreInfluentialFeatureHandlePreviousGenerationReproduceSpecificNatureRepresentObjectOutcomePatternRoleStageVTL 2ANounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs etc.RequestAdoptAncientAbsolutelyRootsArrangeAware (of)GraduallySeriesContainEfficientRegularlystructureOriginatereasonableSeparatelyRequireUnlikeSettleVTL 2BNounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs etc.ConditionClassifyComplicatedWidelyDeviceDamageEffectiveGapEnablePhysicalSenseEstimateSuitableTheoryManageUniqueuniverseMeanVariedSufferVTL 3ANounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs etc.CreatureAdmireAmbitiousEquallyDescriptionAnnoyClearRapidlyIndividualCleverSteadilyModelCruelSituationExtraordinaryToolGenerousTypeLegalWeaponNormalRemarkableSensitiveVTL 3BNounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs etc.AspectArgueFinancialBasicallyCharacterContributeNaturallyComponentEstablishContinentDiseaseLackLocalsPovertyPressureSectionQualityRateVTL 4ANounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs etc.AppearanceConcludeDomesticAreaConductPrimaryClimateConsist (of)RelatedFurnitureEscapeLiquidTake placeProcessWonderQualificationsRegionSolidSpaceVTL 4BNounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs etc.CoastBe locatedExtensiveAbroadCollectionIntroduceIdealExtremelyCyclePublishOverseasIn terms of (prep)EmploymentRemainRuralFractionSurroundUrbanLayerPositionProportionTechniqueTestable WordMeaningExampleList 1ACentury A hundred yearsThe 20th century started in 1900 and finished at the end of 1999.DiscoverySomething found for the first timeThe discovery of penicillin has saved millions of lives.ExperimentA scientific testWe did an interesting experiment in Science today.ExplanationSomething said in words which shows why or howOne explanation for global warming says it is caused by carbon dioxide.TradeBuying and selling goodsTrade between China and the USA is bigger than ever.QuarterOne fourth part (1/4)A quarter of an hour is 15 minutes.DoubleMultiply by twoThe world population will double by the year 2050.ImagineThink about; picture in your mindImagine what life will be like in the year 3000.MentionSay something about something in a few wordsShe mentioned that she was not feeling well.PronounceTo say something in a particular wayHow do you pronounce this word: k-n-i-f-e?SpreadTo go across a wide areaThe use of smartphones has spread across the whole world.WeighTo measure or say the weight someone or something isI weigh 84 kilos.AdvancedModern, new, high levelI am studying Advanced monNormal, ordinary, easily foundToo little exercise is a common problem, these days.CurrentFrom now, at this timeThe current world population is about 7 billion.ExcellentVery, very goodExcellent work!IndependentStanding alone, not needing othersStudents need to be independent learners.OrdinaryNormal, not specialWe live in an ordinary house, the same as all the other in the street.ScientificTo do with scienceModern medicines are tested using scientific methods.ExactlyCorrectly, without any errorA litre of water weighs exactly one kilo.List 1BChancePossibility, opportunity, (idea that something can happen)There is a chance that Spain will win the World Cup for a third time.Distribution Giving out, spreadThe distribution of food and medicine was difficult because of damage to roads. FeatureAn important part of somethingOne nice feature of the house is the outdoor swimming pool.GenerationPeople in the same age groupThe older generation do not understand the younger generationNatureLiving things; the natural worldThe elephant, the blue whale and the tiger are wonders of nature.ObjectThing you can see or touchThe oldest man-made objects are?fish hooks, arrowheads, buttons and things.OutcomeResultDear Sir, I need to know my exam result …PatternRepeated design, order or way of doing somethingEducation follows different patterns in different countries.RolePart someone plays, job, responsibilityParents have a role in education even more important than that of teachers.StagePart, step or phase of a processThe last stage in the process is to take the goods to shops.CalculateWork out the answerWe need to calculate the cost.ExploreLook around to find information or other things.Captain Kirk’s job was to explore space.HandleDeal with, control, useThis is a dangerous chemical so be careful how you handle it.ReproduceCopy; have babies Rabbits reproduce every month or two.RepresentStand for; showThe UN tries to represent all nations.DetailedWith a lot of informationHe gave a detailed report.InfluentialAffecting the way people think or feel about somethingIt was one of the most influential books ever written.PreviousBefore another oneHe has two children from a previous marriage.SpecificExact, clear, about one particular thingThe specific details of Shakespeare’s life are not known.OriginallyIn the beginning; at firstOriginally, this house belonged to a prince but now it belongs to a pop star.List 2ARequestAsking for somethingIf you need anything, you should make a request on the website.RootsWhere something comes from; origin; the parts of a plant that are in the groundMany health problems have their roots in poor diet and lack of exercise.SeriesA number of things that go in orderThe Fibonacci series starts like this: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13 ...StructureSomething made of different partsMore than 18,000 metal pieces make up the structure of the Eiffel Tower.AdoptTake up something; take in childrenWe have adopted many words into English from other languages.ArrangeTo organizeJulia arranged everything for us.ContainTo hold insideThe vocabulary lists contain the most useful words to learn.OriginateStart, beginCoffee drinking originated in Yemen.RequireNeedCorrect answers in the IELTS exam require correct spelling.SettleLive, stop movingArabic speakers settled in Spain for 700 years.AncientVery old, from a different timeSanskrit is the ancient language of India and is not spoken today.Aware (of)Know aboutIn Papua New Guinea, some tribes are not aware of other tribes that live just a few kilometres away.EfficientWorking well without wasteIt’s a very efficient engine that uses little fuel.reasonableFair, logical, well-behavedIt sounds reasonable. I think it’s a good idea.UnlikeDifferent fromUnlike Earth, nothing can live on Venus.AbsolutelyTotally, very much‘Would you like to meet for dinner?” “Absolutely!”GraduallyLittle by littleI am gradually improving.RegularlyRepeating with equal times between, oftenI regularly send emails to my mother.SeparatelyNot connected, each aloneSome languages have developed separately but I’ll look at ones that have developed together.List 2BConditionWhat someone or something is like, state; necessary part of an agreement; medical illnessThe car is in good condition.DeviceMachine or tool for doing somethingNow you can measure distances with a little electronic device.GapEmpty space between two thingsFill the gap with the word you think is best.SenseAbility to see, hear etc.; meaning; logicOur five senses are sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste.TheoryIdea which explains somethingThe Big Bang theory is an idea about how the universe began.UniverseAll of space and everything in it.The universe is all space, all stars, all planets and everything.ClassifyPut things into groups and name themWe classify living things as plants, animals, bacteria and so on.DamageBreak part of somethingIf you damage the brain it may affect the way you speak.EnableMake possible, give the abilityThe new test will enable doctors to see the disease earlier.EstimateGuess, calculateScientists estimate that the brain has about 100 billion cells!ManageOrganize; do something difficult successfullyHow did the Egyptians manage to build the pyramids 3000 years ago?MeanIndicate, show, have a meaningGlobal warming could mean trouble for the whole world.SufferFeel pain or have an illnessPeople who suffer brain damage may not be able to speak plicatedWith many parts, difficult to understandThe explanation was very complicated – I didn’t really understand it.EffectiveGood, doing the job wellPanadol is effective with some headaches but not for really bad ones.PhysicalTo do with the body or matter, not with the mind or ideasPhysically, he is very healthy. But his mind is not.SuitableRight for a situationChoose the most suitable paragraph for the heading.UniqueOne and onlyLanguae is one of the things that makes humans unique.VariedDifferent; not all the sameA healthy diet should be varied.WidelyIn many placesIt is widely known that fruit, vegetables and exercise are good for your health.List 3ACreatureLiving thing that can moveLike all living creatures, birds need plenty of water.DescriptionWords which show what something / someone is likeWhich one? Can you give me a description?IndividualSingle personEach of us is different. We are all individuals.ModelGood example; small 3D copyIn science today, we made a model of the solar system.SituationPlace and time; things that surround and affect a person or thing.The situation at work is getting worse, there are lots of problems.ToolThing made for doing a jobFirst, you need to get the right tools for the job.TypeSort, one of a group of similar thingsA reptile is a type of animal that lays eggs.WeaponTool for attacking someone or somethingThe police came because he was carrying a dangerous weapon.AdmireLike and respectNelson Mandela was widely admired.AnnoyMake a little angryIt annoys me when people are late.AmbitiousHoping to do something bigBarak Obama was ambitious as a child.ClearEasy to see or understandThese instructions are not clear. I don’t understand what to do. CleverIntelligentShe is clever. She will do well at school.CruelHurtful, painful, wanting to hurt someoneCats are cruel to birds and mice.ExtraordinaryVery unusual, not ordinaryThis cold weather is extraordinary for the UAE.GenerousKind and givingMy father is very generous. He often gives us presents.LegalAllowed by law; to do with the lawIs it legal to smoke in public places in the UAE?NormalOrdinaryYour temperature is normal. Nothing unusual there.RemarkableVery unusual, not ordinarySuch cold weather here is remarkable!SensitiveAffected by very small thingsBe kind. He’s very sensitive.EquallyTo the same amountOur assessment is designed to treat all students equally.RapidlyQuickly, fastExports of cars rose rapidly between 2003 and 2007.SteadilyContinuing in the same waySales of PCs have fallen steadily since 2010.List 3BAspectPart, view, pointOne aspect of my job that I don’t like is the stress.CharacterPersonality; person; letterHe is a strong character. He does not give up ponentPartThere are four main components to this machine.ContinentLarge land mass, e.g. Asia, Africa, Europe etc.Asia is the biggest continent.DiseaseIllnessSmallpox is the only disease that has been completely stopped.LackDoes not have something that is needed, need, wantA lack of vitamin D can lead to weak bones.LocalsPeople from the areaLocals wear traditional clothes.PovertyBeing poorPoverty is worse in Africa than any other continent.PressureA force that presses In the deep ocean the water pressure is so great it can kill a person.SectionPartThe front section of a ship is called the bow.QualityHow good or bad something isThis is very high quality tea.RateSpeedMy heart rate is very low. Just 45 beats per minute.ArgueFight with words; make a point; defend an ideaDon’t argue with your mother. Just do what she says.ContributeAdd something to something else; giveCO2 contributes to global warming.Depend (on)Be in need of something to continueAll animals depend on water to live.EstablishStart (especially a business)UAE University was established in 1976.FinancialTo do with moneyThe World Bank says the financial situation has improved since 2007.BasicallyIn summaryBasically, the UAE is a desert country.NaturallyOf course; not artificially, as part of natureNaturally, a large family will be able to support grandparents than a small one.List 4AAppearanceWhat something looks like; arrivalThe appearance of the new moon signals the beginning of Ramadan.AreaPlaceI grew up in a poor area of the city.AffairBusiness; something or some things that happenedThe funeral was a sad affair.ClimateThe overall type of weather found in certain countriesThe UAE has a hot and dry climate.FurnitureChairs, tables, beds etc.I chose the furniture for my bedroom myself.LiquidA form of matter, not solid or gas e.g. waterWater is the most plentiful liquid on Earth.ProcessA number of changes that happen in orderThere are several stages in the process by which a caterpillar changes into a butterfly.QualificationsCertificates and exams passed by someoneA good IELTS result is an important qualification.RegionLarge area, placeThe gulf region has a hot dry climate.SolidA thing which is not liquid or a gasIn very cold temperatures, water changes from a liquid to a solid which we call ice.SpaceEmpty area, the place where the moon, planets and stars areThe astronauts will spend ten days in space.ConcludeFinish; decide, get to the answerWhat can we conclude from this experiment?ConductMake happen, doWe conducted an experiment in Science today.Consist (of)Is made up ofHummus consists of chick peas, tahini, garlic, oil and lemon.EscapeGet outThere is an opening at the top from which the gas can escape.Take placeHappenThe 2010 world cup took place in South Africa.WonderAsk yourself a question, thinkI wonder who I will marry.DomesticTo do with home and familyWe have three domestic workers: a cook, a cleaner and a driver.PrimaryFirst, most importantThe primary benefit of a university degree is it gets you a better job.RelatedLinked to; part of the same familyLlamas and vicunas are related to camels.List 4BCoastEdge of the land where it meets the seaThe UAE coast is over 800 kilometres long.CollectionGroup of things put togetherWe have a large collection of paintings.CycleThings that go around and repeat themselvesThe water cycle is basically that rain falls, water evaporates, forms clouds and it rains again. EmploymentWorkI first found employment as a baker.FractionSmall partCarbon dioxide makes up a tiny fraction of the atmosphere.LayerA flat material or level that is on top of or underneath another levelOn the top of the cake you can have a layer of cream or chocolate.PositionJob, placeI wish to apply for the position of Chief Accounting Officer.ProportionAmount in relation to another amount, e.g. percentage or fractionThe proportion of oxygen in the air that we breathe is 15%.TechniqueWay of doing something, methodDoing crosswords and using flashcards are good techniques for learning vocabulary.Be locatedBe in a placeThe UAE is located on the north-east coast of the Arabian Peninsula.IntroduceBring in for the first timeRabbits were first introduced into Australia in 1788.PublishMake public in the media, e.g. as a bookThe first English dictionary was published by Dr Johnson in 1755.RemainStayDuring a hurricane people should remain in their homes.SurroundGo all aroundIslands are surrounded by sea.ExtensiveGoing a long way or for a long timeIt is a four-bedroom house with extensive gardens.FunctionalUseful, working well.Mercator’s map was the first truly functional map of the seas.OverseasIn other countries, abroadI would like to travel overseas, especially to Europe.RuralIn the country, away from the cityRural communities know more about animals, plants and nature.UrbanIn the city, not in the countryUrban life in the city is faster than rural life in the country.AbroadIn other countries, overseasWe are going abroad for the summer.ExtremelyVery muchIt is extremely hot in the summer months.Testable Parts of SpeechThe following words from the VTLs may be tested in terms of parts of speech.VTL 1 A and BNounVerbAdjectiveAdverbcalculationcalculatorcalculateexplorationexplorerexploreexploratory independenceindependentindependentlyimaginationimagineimaginarysciencescientistscientificscientificallyVTL 2 A and BNounVerbAdjectiveAdverbarrangementarrangearrangedcomplicationcomplicatecomplicatedmanagementmanagermanagemanagerialrequirementrequirerequiredvarietyvaryvariedvariousVTL 3 A and BParts of SpeechNounVerbAdjectiveAdverbdescriptiondescribedescriptiveadmirationadmireadmirablelocationlocallocatelocaldependence dependdependableVTL 4 A and BParts of SpeechNounVerbAdjectiveAdverbqualificationqualifyqualifiedemploymentemployemployedcollectioncollectorcollectLevel 3 Integrated Calendar Fall 2014 Quarter 1Week (Beginning)Suggested Pacing and HolidaysIntegrated Events1409702540+ L3 Assessments020000+ L3 Assessments(Dates are Provisional)Writing + Other EventsWeek 1(31st Aug – 6th Sept)Self-study: L3 Preview iBook for Final ExamDistribute: Students’ HandbookDownload L3 iBookVTL List 1aiBook Ch.1 ‘Numbers’ Week 2(7th Sept – 13th Sept)Distribute / download L3 Preview iBook VTL List 1b Introduce students to ‘Road to IELTS’Week 3(14th Sept – 20th Sept)VTL List 2a‘Road to IELTS’iBook Ch.2 ‘Words’CGE 1 Practice ExamWriting Project 1Final Draft (5%)Information Transfer (2%)Week 4(21st Sept – 27th Sept)VTL List 2b VTL List 3a ‘Road to IELTS’CGE 1 VTL Lists 1a – 2b (10%)Week 5(28th Sept – 4th Oct)VTL List 3b ‘Road to IELTS’iBook Ch.3‘People’ 3rd Oct – 7th Oct (?)Eid al Adha holidayEid al Adha holidayWeek 6(5th Oct – 11th Oct)VTL List 4a ‘Road to IELTS’CGE 2 Practice ExamWriting Project 2 (5%)Week 7(12th Oct – 18th Oct)VTL List 4b‘Road to IELTS’iBook Ch.4 ‘Places’CGE 2VTL Lists 1a – 4b (10%)CWG (10%)Timed Writing Exam (20%)Week 8(19th Oct – 23rd Oct)Final Practice ExamL3 Final exam (30%)Q1 finishesTeacher’s Portfolio / HW Grade (6%)Teacher’s Timed Writing (2%)VTL = Vocabulary to Learn; CGE = Computer Generated Exam; CWG = Course Work Grade; Q1 = Quarter 1 ................
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