Maps of the Crusaders 02

Look at the table below. In column 1 there are the names of some of the places on the maps of the Crusades on page 24. In what modern countries are these places now? Refer to the maps and fill in column…

Before you read (KET) - The Cross

Listen to the first part of chapter eight and choose the correct answer. Why couldn’t Injun Joe see Tom? What happened to Becky’s mother? When did Tom and Becky go back to St Petersburg? What did…

Speaking - Understanding the text

Tell another student about the food you like to eat.

Listening - Understanding the text

What does the Scarecrow do all day? When the farmer is away the Scarecrow doesn’t always stay on his post. He does many different things in secret. Listen to him talking to Dorothy. Which of these…

Language - Understanding the text

Complete the questions with the correct question word from the box. Then choose the correct answer likes traveling in hot-air balloons? must the friends come back to see the Wizard? does the Wizard of…

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Reading

I was at home for about ten days when a friend of mine came to see me. Captain Robinson owned a ship called the Hope-well and he wanted me to sail with him. At first I did not want to go but he offered…

Epigrams - The text and beyond

Epigrams are short sayings or poems which express an idea in a clever and amusing way. Oscar Wilde was famous for these. His alter ego in the story, Lord Henry, provides us with an example in the…

Comprehension check (III)

Match the sentences with others sentences. Britain was a prosperous nation. Travelling was difficult because roads were dangerous and uncomfortable. People began moving into the big cities. Life was…

Find the mistake!

Here are some sentences from Part Seven, but each sentence contains a mistake. Correct them, then listen to Part Seven again to check your answers. I wanted travel as far away from Thornfield as I…