This integrated skills text develops reading comprehension, writing, and speaking skills through its essays and short stories. 12 grammar units provide exercises to help improve writing and speaking.- Reading section - 14 essays and two short stories, by international writers, expose students to a variety of writing styles and themes. Each chapter contains vocabulary and comprehension exercises, discussion questions, writing tips, and writing and speaking activities.- Grammar units - cover verb tenses, plurals, modals, conditionals, punctuation, and spelling.