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Comprension Questions to the ten chapters of: The No.1 Ladies� Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith.
The book is a great read for pre-intermediate students (ISBN:978-1-405-83396-7) My classes have really enjoyed reading this book. My worksheet is a set of comprehension questions which accompany each chapter as well as exercises like looking for (easy) synonyms with the page number where the answers are to be found.
Level: elementary
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 20
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The death of the dictionary!
An authentic text which points out the shape of things to come concerning the printed word. The Oxford University Press are not printing their newest dictionary edition. It will only be found online and accessible by subscription. It seems that the printed word is dying out. Discussion prompts, some language exercises and an answer key have been ad...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 193
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Let�s go out!
Suggestion gambits for basic conversation practice with possible ideas/venues for a date/some time together. Possible phrases for acceptance and rejection can be practised along with arranging the time and place of the meeting.
Level: elementary
Age: 13-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 7
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The oldest cat in the world - Lucy at 39
A short, easy authentic text suitable for children and adults alike. SIX exercsies have been added. (For the listening exercise, you will have to read the text.) An answer key has been included.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 111
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Mr Busy has lost his keys! ( PRESENT PERFECT)
This time, Mr Busy has lost his keys. Verbs are to be chosen from a list to fill in the gaps in the present perfect. These sheets are also suitable for intermediate students as a form of revision.
Level: elementary
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 152
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A step in the right direction
The American government has taken a step to designate an area off the Alaskan coast as a crucial habitat for the polar bear. With this statement it has recognised the polar bear as an endangered species (as opposed to just being threatened) and by so doing has made it more difficult for the area to be used economically to drill for oil and gas. An ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 105
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Polar Bear Shot Dead (advanced)
The original newpaper article in typical newspaper English, suitable for advanced students. Complete with discussion points, language exercises and comprehension questions.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 34
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Loop text (warmer)
A Loop conversation. Two people meet and talk about spring and each others holiday plans. I use these loops as warmers: listening/speaking activity. The text can be changed to make the situation more real/relavent for your students. Make 2 copies of this sheet. Cut one up into 15 cards (laminate beforehand to use more often). The other one is for y...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 84
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Busking - a dying trade?
An authentic text (The Guardian). Pre- and post reading questions as well language exercises have been added.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 38
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So, chocolate and coffee are good for you after all!
Research has been made to find the best foods to enable you to live a long and healthy life. Chocolate, coffee and red wine are on the list of the 20 top foods, so it�s possible to indulge yourself and be healthy! (The secret of all these foods is that they contain high amounts of polyphenols.) I�ve written some language exersises and a poem contai...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 44
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