Vocabulary (KET)

Read the descriptions of some words from Chapter Four. What is the word for each one? The first letter is already there. There is one space for each other letter in the word. There is an example at the…

Missouri - Missouri

Tom Sawyer and his friends lived in the American state of Missouri. The word Missouri comes from the name of an American Indian people called Missouria which meant "town of the large canoes."1…

Animals

Trace, match and say.

Trace, match and say. My holidays

Before you read (II) (KET) - Life in Lilliput

Now read the text, check your answers and rewrite the incorrect sentences. Gulliver tried to speak to the Emperor of Lilliput in English. All the people in the city are friendly to Gulliver. The colonel…

Introduction

This story takes place in Montego Bay near Miami, on the east coast of Florida. Florida is a big peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. It has a long and interesting history.

Writing (FCE)

Last month you read an interesting book about Dickens’ London. Write a letter to a pen friend who is going to visit London for the first time. In 120-180 words tell him/her what London was like in…

Comprehension check (PET) (I)

Decide if each statement is correct or incorrect. Mary understood that she must not be rude to Martha. Martha’s brother was always outside. Misselthwaite had many gardens. The old man was very happy…

Listening - The text and beyond

You will hear a conversation between Dr Lanyon and the man who comes to his house. Listen and fill in the gaps. Man: Well, have you got them? them to . I need them now! Dr Lanyon: One moment. I want to…

Vocabulary (II) (KET)

Complete the conversation below. What does Dr Watson say to Sherlock Holmes? For these questions, put the correct answer. Holmes: Are you free this afternoon? Watson: Yes, I am. Holmes: Do you want to…