Science fiction
This reading and writing activity practises understanding text structure through referencing words and various types of linkers and discourse markers.
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Forensic linguistics
Read the text about the role of forensic linguistics in solving crimes. Then answer the question to practise the full range of reading skills required for reading discursive texts on academic subjects.
Being an adult
This reading activity practises understanding implied meaning. Read the article about being an adult and answer the multiple-choice questions.
Learning about archery
Reporter Carly Pimm is learning about a new sport. Practise scanning a text to find information quickly in this reading activity.
Retail therapy
This reading activity focuses on particular words used to refer back to something in the text. Read the text about retail therapy and match words with the people they refer to.
Penny's day in the city
Read the email from Penny about her day in the city. Look out for details in the email and complete the sentences with the correct endings.
An advertisement
Jane is selling her bicycle and has put an advert on a local website. Complete the advert with the correct phrase in this reading and writing activity.
Arranging to meet
Read the conversation between Dave and Jane, who are planning to meet. Answer the True/False questions to practise reading for detail.
The teacher
Read the text about Ben, who is an English teacher. Answer some multiple-choice questions about the text to practise your reading.
Websites for teens
Read the text about websites for teenagers and match the person with the website they would find most useful. This activity practises reading a text for detailed information.
Meeting people for the first time
When you meet someone for the first time, you ask questions. Find the correct reply to the question in this reading activity.
Shopping in a department store
Read the sign and then decide which floor of the department store you need to find things. This reading activity practises scanning a text for information.