Tom Meets Becky

Language (I)

Adverbs of frequency express how often we do something. For example: The Scarecrow is never hungry. Here are some important adverbs of frequency. Now listen again to the Scarecrow and complete these…

Detective work - A Secret Closet

What do you think Bill, Michelle and Nick will find in the tiny room? Choose one of the following and explain why. nothing more scuba diving equipment a pirate’s treasure Mr O’Nell’s body something else

Notices (KET)

Which notice says this? You cannot enter the military area. You cannot visit this office at 8 o’clock in the morning. Your four-year-old brother can enter the museum without a ticket. Leave your bike…

Time zones

Look at the map and answer the questions. What is the time difference between Bombay and Sydney; San Francisco and Washington? What longitude is London – zero or one degree? Do you know anyone in…

The Real Woman in White (FCE)

For these questions read the text below about the woman who inspired Wilkie Collins’s The Woman in White and decide which answer best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning. One July…

Reading

5. Marian Halcombe’s narrative continued Later on that afternoon, I went for a walk with Laura. ‘I can tell you everything now, Marian,’ she said. ‘After what Percival said to me this morning, I…

Reading

Mr Utterson was a lawyer in London. He was a very serious man and he did not often smile or laugh. He lived alone and he had a very quiet life. His friends liked him because he was kind. They trusted…

The text and beyond - The Story of the Door

The Story of the Door

Go back to the text (KET)

Complete these letters. Write ONE word for each space. There is an example at the beginning. Dear Mr Fields, Do you remember me? I came to shop, and bought some tea and sugar last week. You told me a…