Speaking of Values 2, by Robin Mills, stimulates high-intermediate students to discuss cultural and personal beliefs. Step by step, students build confidence in their ability to express themselves in English while developing vocabulary and critical thinking skills. Each chapter includes *photos, illustrations, and guided questions to help students access prior knowledge and personal experience*problem-solving activities to encourage critical thinking skills*topic-related vocabulary presentation with practice activities*authentic readings, including newspaper articles, to extend topic knowledge and enrich vocabulary*conversation tips that expose students to high-frequency phrases and language functions*role plays, proverbs for discussion, and a variety of other activities to stimulate classroom discussion Sample Audio Listen to samples from the Audio CDs: Unit 11: Is It the Best Medicine? *Listening p.115 (3:59) *Problem Solving p.118 (2:55) *From the News p.119 (7:16)