We would like to thank all the staff at Express Publishing who have contributed their skills to producing this book. Thanks are due in particular to: Meryl Philips (Editor in Chief); Julie Rich (senior editor); Bettina Frederick, Nina Peters and Irene Diammond (editorial assistants); Alex Barton (senior production controller). We would also like to thank those institutions and teachers who piloted the manuscript and whose comments and feedback were invaluable in the production of the book.

Upstream Intermediate B2 is a modular secondary-level course for learners of the English language at post-intermediate level appropriate for the revised ESOL Cambridge Examinations or any other examinations at the same level of difficulty. The series combines active English learning with a variety of lively topics presented in themed units Key Features theme-based units from a wide variety of sources in five modules a variety of cross-cultural topics systematic development of all four language skills through realistic challenging tasks which encourage the learner?s personal engagement lexical exercises practising and activating all essential vocabulary including collocations, idioms, phrasal verbs and word formation a variety of authentic stimulating reading and listening tasks realistic, stimulating dialogues featuring people in everyday situations grammar sections covering all major grammatical areas plus a Grammar Reference Section composition analysis and practice on all types of writing with full models a wide range of speaking activities intonation & pronunciation sections Culture Clips Literature pages

Students will find grammar practice enjoyable with New Round-Up.Clear grammar tables and explanations combined with lots of practice makeunderstanding the language easy for young learners. Lessons provide a variety of games and written exercises and students will have plenty of opportunities for additional practice with the interactive student CD-ROM.