This book proposes a socio-pragmatic exploration of the discursive practices used to construe and dynamically negotiate positions in news interviews. It starts with a discursive interpretation of ‘positioning’, ‘role’ and ‘challenge’, puts forward the relevance of a distinction between social and interactional roles, demonstrates how challenges bring to the fore the relevant roles and role-components of the participants, and shows that in news interviews speakers constantly position and re-position themselves and....
The world-famous cosmologist and #1 bestselling author ofA Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the biggest questions facing humankind.
Hawking not only unraveled some of the universe's greatest mysteries but also believed science could be used to fix problems here on Earth. Now, as we face immense challenges on our planet--from climate change to the development of artificial intelligence--he turns his attention to the most urgent issues facing us.
Across Ukraine – це новий компонент навчально-методичного комплексу New Challenges, розроблений спеціально для України. Маловідомі факти про історію, географію, культуру та науку України Захоплюючі подорожі мальовничими куточками України Цікаві тексти про життя сучасної укрмолоді України Iсторії людей, якими пишається Україна та багато іншого.
"Wider World" is a new, 5-level course which provides secondary students not just with the ability to communicate well in English and to pass exams with good grades but also with the skills and confidence to participate as educated citizens in the global community of the 21st century – with all its unique challenges and opportunities. "Wider World" offers numerous opportunities for students to interact with real language.
Mars on Earth: Footprint Reading Library 8. Level C1
The Arctic region of Canada is home to a huge depression in the earth called the Haughton Crater. A group of explorers has come to the area to explore the challenges expected when traveling to Mars. What challenges will they experience? What preparations are being made for a trip to Mars here on Earth?