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About Me
Read a short introduction to Alex, answer nine comprehension questions, then write a personal introduction using sentence starters. Includes a separate answer key.
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My Morning
A1 reading: My name is Nina. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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Our New Home
A1 reading: My name is Ben. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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Lunch at the Cafe
A1 reading: It is Saturday. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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Sunday in the Park
A1 reading: On Sundays, Maya goes to the park with her father. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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My English Class
A1 reading: My name is Leo. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Saturday Market
A three-page A1 longer-reading lesson about the saturday market. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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A New Library Card
A three-page A1 longer-reading lesson about a new library card. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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The Class Garden
A three-page A1 longer-reading lesson about the class garden. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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The Lost Backpack
A three-page A1 longer-reading lesson about the lost backpack. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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A Picnic After Work
A three-page A1 longer-reading lesson about a picnic after work. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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A New Saturday Plan
A2 reading: Emma moved to a new town one month ago. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Wrong Bag
A2 reading: Last Friday, Daniel took the bus home after his English class. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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Cooking for Friends
A2 reading: On Sunday, Lily invited two friends to her home for lunch. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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A Different Way to Work
A2 reading: Ruby works in a clothes shop in the town centre. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Book Swap
A2 reading: There was a new notice at Finn's college: "Bring a book. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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Plans for a Rainy Weekend
A2 reading: Mia and her cousin Alex wanted to spend Saturday at the beach. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Community Cafe
A three-page A2 longer-reading lesson about the community cafe. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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A Cleaner Park
A three-page A2 longer-reading lesson about a cleaner park. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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Learning to Cook
A three-page A2 longer-reading lesson about learning to cook. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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A Weekend by Bus
A three-page A2 longer-reading lesson about a weekend by bus. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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The School Repair Day
A three-page A2 longer-reading lesson about the school repair day. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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Christmas: A Religious Day
An A2 reading lesson about Christmas, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Christmas: Family Traditions
An A2 reading lesson about Christmas, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Halloween: Costumes and Fun
An A2 reading lesson about Halloween, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Easter: A Christian Celebration
An A2 reading lesson about Easter, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Easter: Eggs and Spring
An A2 reading lesson about Easter, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Guy Fawkes Night: Fireworks in November
An A2 reading lesson about Guy Fawkes Night, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Thanksgiving: Food and Thanks
An A2 reading lesson about Thanksgiving, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Lunar New Year: A New Start
An A2 reading lesson about Lunar New Year, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Diwali: The Festival of Lights
An A2 reading lesson about Diwali, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Hanukkah: Eight Nights of Light
An A2 reading lesson about Hanukkah, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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The Repair Table
B1 reading: When the kettle in our shared flat stopped working, I put it beside the rubbish bin. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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A Week Without Notifications
B1 reading: For a school project, I turned off the notifications on my phone for seven days. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Garden Behind the Station
B1 reading: For years, the land behind our station was covered in weeds. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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Learning to Say No
B1 reading: When I started volunteering at a local film club, I agreed to almost every request. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Photo I Did Not Take
B1 reading: I used to photograph every interesting moment when I travelled. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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Borrowing More Than Books
A three-page B1 longer-reading lesson about borrowing more than books. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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The City After Midnight
A three-page B1 longer-reading lesson about the city after midnight. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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A Museum You Can Touch
A three-page B1 longer-reading lesson about a museum you can touch. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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The Second Life of an Old Phone
A three-page B1 longer-reading lesson about the second life of an old phone. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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The Fifteen-Minute Neighbourhood
A three-page B1 longer-reading lesson about the fifteen-minute neighbourhood. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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Christmas: A Religious Celebration
A B1 reading lesson about Christmas, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Christmas: Secular Traditions
A B1 reading lesson about Christmas, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Halloween: Stories, Costumes and Community
A B1 reading lesson about Halloween, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Easter: A Religious Celebration
A B1 reading lesson about Easter, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Easter: Spring Traditions
A B1 reading lesson about Easter, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Guy Fawkes Night: History and Fireworks
A B1 reading lesson about Guy Fawkes Night, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Thanksgiving: Giving Thanks Together
A B1 reading lesson about Thanksgiving, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Lunar New Year: Welcoming a New Beginning
A B1 reading lesson about Lunar New Year, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Diwali: A Festival of Lights
A B1 reading lesson about Diwali, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Hanukkah: Eight Nights of Light
A B1 reading lesson about Hanukkah, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Ramadan: A Month of Reflection
A B1 reading lesson about Ramadan, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Eid al-Fitr: A Time to Celebrate
A B1 reading lesson about Eid al-Fitr, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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New Year’s Eve and Day: Fresh Starts
A B1 reading lesson about New Year’s Eve and Day, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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St Patrick’s Day: A Global Irish Celebration
A B1 reading lesson about St Patrick’s Day, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Carnival: Music, Costumes and Public Space
A B1 reading lesson about Carnival, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Valentine’s Day: Messages and Meaning
A B1 reading lesson about Valentine’s Day, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
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Steve Jobs: Connecting Technology and Creativity
Read about Steve Jobs and the connections between technology, creativity and experience. Includes eight comprehension questions, key vocabulary and suggested answers.
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When a Shortcut Becomes the Main Road
B2 reading: The new walking app promised visitors a quieter route through Bellford. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Four-Day Experiment
B2 reading: When the small design company Lineworks announced a four-day working week, its manager emphasised that this was a trial, not a permanent benefit. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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A Museum of Ordinary Things
B2 reading: The object that caused the longest discussion at the new neighbourhood museum was a cracked plastic lunchbox. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Price of Free Delivery
B2 reading: The bakery's website advertised free delivery on orders above twenty pounds. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Interview Beyond the Camera
B2 reading: For a class project, students at North Street College recorded interviews with older residents about changes in the town. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Right to Repair
A three-page B2 longer-reading lesson about the right to repair. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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When a River Returns
A three-page B2 longer-reading lesson about when a river returns. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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The Price of Convenience
A three-page B2 longer-reading lesson about the price of convenience. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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Who Owns Your Data?
A three-page B2 longer-reading lesson about who owns your data?. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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A City Without Advertisements
A three-page B2 longer-reading lesson about a city without advertisements. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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The Quiet Work of Maintenance
C1 reading: The opening of the footbridge was accompanied by speeches, photographs and a plaque naming those who had made it possible. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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Who Gets to Be Flexible?
C1 reading: The consultancy described its new staffing policy as flexible working. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Case for an Unfinished Map
C1 reading: When the town archive invited residents to annotate a digital map, the organisers anticipated corrections: a street renamed, a demolished cinema located more precisely, a photograph assigned its proper date. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Return of the Long Queue
C1 reading: After complaints about waiting times, the leisure centre introduced online booking for swimming sessions. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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A Review with No Stars
C1 reading: The editor of a small cultural magazine removed star ratings from its reviews. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Value of Friction
A three-page C1 longer-reading lesson about the value of friction. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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When Algorithms Set the Price
A three-page C1 longer-reading lesson about when algorithms set the price. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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The Case for Quiet
A three-page C1 longer-reading lesson about the case for quiet. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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The Second-Hand Status Symbol
A three-page C1 longer-reading lesson about the second-hand status symbol. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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Who Gets to Remember?
A three-page C1 longer-reading lesson about who gets to remember?. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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The Apology That Left Nothing to Chance
C2 reading: By the time the director apologised, the apology had acquired a working group. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Drawer She Left Closed
C2 reading: The estate agent called the house remarkably clear. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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Agreement in the Minutes
C2 reading: The minutes recorded that the panel had reached a consensus. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Translator in the Footnote
C2 reading: At the reading, someone congratulated the translator on making the novel sound as though it had been written in English. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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Keeping the Harbour Still
C2 reading: The preservation committee's most popular image showed the harbour at low tide: three wooden boats, a row of warehouses and no visible advertising. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.
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The Architecture of Attention
A three-page C2 longer-reading lesson about the architecture of attention. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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The Problem with Perfect Metrics
A three-page C2 longer-reading lesson about the problem with perfect metrics. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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The Politics of Repair
A three-page C2 longer-reading lesson about the politics of repair. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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The Right to Be Unreachable
A three-page C2 longer-reading lesson about the right to be unreachable. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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What a Map Leaves Out
A three-page C2 longer-reading lesson about what a map leaves out. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.
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