Alan Fiol

Way Ahead一書是以文學為基礎的閱讀課程，專門設計來提供給高中生和大學生學習英語。本書的每一章節都有兩篇閱讀文章：第一篇是經典文學的選讀；第二篇則是以文章寫作的形式，針對本章主題來進行新時代的討論。

除了閱讀文章之外，本書還提供了豐富的內容，包括針對節選文學作品的討論、文法提示和練習題。詞彙的學習及衍伸是本書的主要成分，書中提供了詞彙的定義、範例和字句改寫或釋義，以期讓讀者得到充分的學習和理解。

對於授課老師而言，本書具備多項學習技能，Way Ahead絕對是最佳選擇。閱讀能力雖然是本書的重點，但學生也可以從當中發展出寫作技巧，並進行對話練習。

本書特色：
o全書共有15章，涵蓋的範圍可概分為五個主題：旅行、科技、社會、音樂與藝術，全球議題等。
o豐富的詞彙和練習題，全書各章節使用了700多個詞彙。
o各章節所使用的主要詞彙約略符合CEFR水平之情況（大約百分比）：A1-A2（28％）、B1-B2（46％）、C1-C2（26％）
o每章各有兩篇內容豐富且具啟發性的閱讀文章。
o每章各有五十個練習題，包括詞彙練習、閱讀理解測驗和反省思考問題。

CEFR程度: B1~B2+

Way Ahead is a literature-based reading course designed for the advanced high school and college/university English language student. Used as a full-year English course textbook, this book will build the students' reading skills through guided readings and exercises. The carefully selected reading topics, along with ample writing, grammar and conversation practice, make this book an excellent choice for the teacher looking for a multi-skills textbook for the reading-focus class. Used by the student for self-study, each chapter in Way Ahead is easy to follow from section to section. The readings, discussions and vocabulary presentations are written in a non-technical and accessible style, while also providing the curious learner a path for further investigation and study.

The first reading in each chapter is followed by a discussion of selected literary devices. The student will learn how to recognize the devices and how an understanding of these devices will aid in reading comprehension. The main vocabulary section occupies the center of each chapter and prepares the student for the second reading. Several grammar points are also presented which relate to both readings.

The approach of Way Ahead is highly integrated. A central theme of the literature selection of each chapter's Reading 1 is further explored in Reading 2. Also, examples of literary devices used in the literature selections are explained and discussed. Further, all the grammar tips are supported by clear examples from the readings.

The approach is also versatile. The teacher, or the self-study student, can opt to focus on certain chapter elements while leaving out others. For example, he or she may teach only one or two grammar tips per chapter. Similarly, some devices might warrant more study time than others, depending on the nature of the course and the needs of the students. In other words, this book is useful for a variety of learning situations and can serve both the English major as well as the general English language student.

This book features:
o Fifteen chapters on a variety of topics grouped into five unit: Travel, Science & Technology, Society, Music & Art, Global Issues
o An abundance of vocabulary presented with exercises for practice, with over 700 words and expressions from the chapter readings
o CEFR levels of the words in the chapters' main vocabulary section (approximate percentages): A1-A2(28%), B1-B2(46%), C1-C2(26%)
o Two Informative and inspiring readings per chapter:
o Reading 1: a presentation and discussion of an excerpt from a literary classic
o Reading 2: an up-to-date discussion of the chapter's topic in essay format
o Fifty exercise questions per chapter divided into seven sections:
o Getting to Know Devices
o Reading 1 Comprehension
o Practice the Vocabulary (conversation practice)
o Reading 2 Comprehension
o Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises
o More Vocabulary Practice
o Grammar Practice
o Recap and Assimilation: Short answer questions, vocabulary sentence practice and two optional essay questions

CEFR correlation: B1~B2+