CBS NewsBreak 8

This material is made up of carefully selected up-to-date news stories from the flagship news programs of CBS, one of America's three major networks. The text covers a variety of social issues in the United States, including the social impact of the rapid and continuous evolution of AI, employment trends among Generation Z, and slang unique to Generation Alpha. It also looks at issues unique to Japan from an American perspective, such as the impact of high tariffs on Japan's automobile industry and Grand Sumo tournaments in London. There is special focus on activities that enhance students' ability to retell stories and express their own opinions. Teaching points, detailed answer examples, and slides with embedded videos that can be used directly in the classroom are included in the teacher's materials.

Contents

UNIT 1 Boy's Act of Kindness at Ballpark

UNIT 2 Capybara Café: Where Cuteness Meets Conservation

UNIT 3 A Star Is Generated: AI Actress Shakes Hollywood

UNIT 4 Rivalry Goes Green: Michigan and Ohio State Battle Over Trash

UNIT 5 The Power of Debating: How Words Saved a School

UNIT 6 How Smartphone Addiction Affects the Brain

UNIT 7 6-7: Gen Alpha’s Viral Slang

UNIT 8 Ancient Sumo Tradition Stomps into London

UNIT 9 Etiquette Lessons for Gen Z Professionals

UNIT 10 Seniors Turn to AI for Companionship

UNIT 11 Thrifting Interest Explodes among Young Americans

UNIT 12 Why Tariffs May Make Real Christmas Trees More Popular

UNIT 13 Recent Grads Face a Tougher Job Market

UNIT 14 How Trump’s Tariff War Is Affecting Japan’s Auto Industry

UNIT 15 Gap’s Strategies to Revive Its Brand

( Total 15 Units )