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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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The future
Sentences using the various future tenses. Students are asked to choose the right form of the verb. A short description of usage is given for each form. This is meant as a revision aid.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 27
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The knitwits!
An authentic text about the positive effects an old skill has had on school children. Grammar point revision:used to. Lots of conversation points to discuss too. Answer key.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 86
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The Kyoto Box, a solar oven, wins prize
An online advertisement (authentic material) describes a new invention which reduce deforestation in poor regions where people depend upon wood fires to cook with. It will also serve as a healthier alternative, providing clean energy and therefore, reducing inhalation of smoke when cooking indoors. Comprehension questions have been added as well as...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 50
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The living bridge.
Needing to cross rivers in the wettest place on Earth caused inhabitants in the rain forests of north eastern India to use their natural resources in an extremely clever and creative way. Living bridges have been "cultivated" in the Cherrapunji region for the last 500 years! One short authentic text with FIVE exercises - (discussion work - grammar ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 144
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The London Underground
An article in today�s Gaurdian to mark the unveiling of the "blue plaque" in honour of Harry Beck- the man who drew the original Underground diagram. Some language exercises and activities have been added as well as an underground map!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 173
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The milkman revival!
An authentic text about an attempt to revive milkman-services in the US - for quality and many other reasons. Although supermarkets have their advantages they did a great job in killing off the corner shop and milk, previously delivered by the local milkman, and which had undergone treatments to make it last longer, could also be bought there too. ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 62
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The Mini is 50!
An authentic text (taken from the Daily Mail) which describes the annual mini rally from London to Brighton. This year marked the mini�s 50th birthday so was "extra special"! Comprension questions "on" and "beyond" the text have been added as well as language exercises.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 46
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The New Face of Doorstep Delivery
The idea of the old-fashioned milkman returns with more and more shops delivering groceries and fresh products to your door. The new face of shopping (on-line).
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 52
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The Old British Phone Box - New Uses!
Villages around Britain have been allowed to buy their phone boxes (without the phone) from British Telecom (BT) for a pound. There has been a competition to find the best use of the box. This is the story of one of the winners! A good topic to discuss the change in communication methods over the years. An authentic text from the Daily Mail
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 148
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