Sentence transformation (PET)

For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. Example: The book is called Crusaders’ History. Crusaders’ History is the name…

Reading

It took us a couple of hours to walk back to Hans and the raft. We loaded the food and equipment immediately, and set sail. We were back at the entrance to the tunnel again at about six in the evening.…

About the Author

Jules Verne was born in 1828 in the town of Nantes, in France. When he was a boy, he ran away from home and tried to get on a ship to the Caribbean. The men on the ship found him and sent him back home.…

I Will Live For Ever and Ever!

I Will Live For Ever and Ever!

Listening - The text and beyond

You will hear two students talking about the book. Some parts of the script are different from the words in the recording, but the meanings are the same. Listen carefully and underline the parts that…

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created one of the world’s most famous detectives, Sherlock Holmes. Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 22 May 1859 to an Irish-Catholic family. His mother…

Speaking: special occasions - weddings (T: Grade 5)

Discuss the following questions with a partner. Before you start, think about the words you will need. Make a list. Use a dictionary if necessary. What does a couple have to do before they can get…

Great Love Stories

In the left-hand column there is a list, a-h, of elements of great love stories. In column 1 you can see that Romeo and Juliet has all of these elements. Work in pairs or groups. What do you know about…

Evalúo mis competencias

Leer y comprender. Actividad 1

Recuerda la lectura y contesta a estas preguntas: ¿Dónde tenía su casa la anciana aviadora? ¿Dónde guardaba su viejo uniforme y sus cachivaches? ¿Cuál era el nombre que le pusieron los niños?…