This collection of six stories explores a variety of perspectives on the theme of love over the last century, from a maid jilted by her social-climbing boyfriend to a bored housewife who is looking for something extra in her life.
Includes stories by D. H. Lawrence, Katherine Mansfield, Graham Greene, H. G. Wells, H. E. Bates and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
* Second Best–by D. H. Lawrence.
A young woman looks for love after a disappointing affair.
* Bliss– by Katherine Mansfield.
A London housewife has everything but wants more.
* A Shocking Accident– by Graham Greene.
A father dies and creates a problem for his young son.
* The Jilting of Jane– by H. G. Wells.
A servant girl takes revenge after her boyfriend betrays her.
* A Christmas Song– by H. E. Bates.
Small town life creates frustration for a young music teacher.
* The Sensible Thing– by F. Scott Fizgerald.
A young man becomes desperate when his girlfriend says she is leaving him.
Answer keys and further support are available from the Macmillan Readers student’s site: www.macmillanenglish.com/readers
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作者: D H Lawrence.Katherine Mansfield.Graham Greene.H G Wells.H E Bates.F Scott Fitzgerald
National Geographic Learning brings the world to your classroom with Life, a six-level integrated-skills series that develops fluency in American English. Through an exploration of real world content from National Geographic presented through stunning images, text, and video, learners will strengthen their existing global connections while learning the English.
To encourage a generation of informed decision-makers, Life prepares learners to think critically while teaching the English skills needed to communicate effectively through:
?Information-rich topics that naturally promote curiosity and challenge learners to understand the themes In English on a deeper level.
?Developing the 21st century skills needed in a technology-rich environment, like questioning author’s intention and using visual literacy skills to infer meaning.
?Explicit ‘Critical Thinking’ sections that take language learners from understanding, to evaluating, and finally to creating their own texts in English.
?New, user-friendly technology supports every step of the teaching and learning process from in-class instruction, to independent practice, to assessment!
The Life Teacher’s Guide provides:
?Background information on the National Geographic images and content for each unit.
?Teaching tips and expansion activities for each lesson.
?The answers for the activities found in the student book.