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David Livingstone (Pages 1-3)
The first part of a reading passage on David Livingstone, one of the greatest Britons (well, Scots), which exceeded 1MB and so had to be split in two. Students will do vocabulary and paraphrase exercises, answer True/False and comprehension questions, and write their impression of Livingstone�s character. The English in the passage is adapted from ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: reading
Downloads: 44
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How the Kiwi Saved the Forest
A Maori story of self-sacrifice. The passage can be read quickly and easily. Students will answer comprehension questions (relating to apposition and inference) and consider the stylistic features of oral cultures.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 31
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General Knowledge Quiz 2
A second short general knowledge quiz covering such fields as biology, history, language, philosophy, nature, literature, and art. For intermediate to advanced students.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 51
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General Knowledge Quiz 1
A short general knowledge quiz covering biology, history, language, philosophy, nature, literature, art, and so on. For intermediate to advanced students. Quiz 2 is to follow.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 50
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The Mirror of Matsuyama
This is an old story from Japan about mirrors and a mother�s love. Various versions exist: the one here is that of Grace James.
Students will answer comprehension questions, find the correct preposition, and reflect on questions about mirrors, living in the countryside, and stepmothers. They are also asked to make critical and moral judgements.
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Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 29
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USA Quiz 2
A short quiz on the USA for elementary to intermediate level students, covering the names of states, cities, symbols, presidents, and festivals.
It is presented in two formats: first of all, in the traditional way, with an Answer Key on Page 2; secondly, as a pair activity, students with this sheet being given the answers so they can ask their par...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 113
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USA Quiz 1
A short quiz on the USA for elementary to intermediate level students, covering the names of states, cities, symbols, presidents, and festivals.
It is presented in two formats: first of all, in the traditional way, with an Answer Key on Page 2; secondly, as a pair activity, students with this sheet being given the answers so they can ask their par...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 112
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Godfather Death
A story from the Brothers Grimm about an ambitious and ungrateful godson who is punished for making the same mistake twice.
Students will answer reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking questions, as well as do exercises on prepositions and literary language.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 52
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The King Who Listened / Ivar�s Story
A story from the Heimskringla (History of the Kings of Norway) telling how a wise King cures a friend of lovesickness by giving the greatest gift in his possession.
Students will answer Reading Comprehension questions and complete exercises on Prepositions, Literary Language, and Reported Speech.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 45
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The Canterville Ghost
Students will read a short, beautiful extract from Oscar Wilde�s �The Canterville Ghost� and answer comprehension questions. They will then compare and contrast Wilde�s story with Ambrose Bierce�s �The Moonlit Road�.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 47
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