Independent Spoken or written? Choose whether some sentences are more common in spoken or written English
Independent Being an adult This reading activity practises understanding implied meaning. Read the article about being an adult and answer the multiple-choice questions.
Independent Learning about archery Reporter Carly Pimm is learning about a new sport. Practise scanning a text to find information quickly in this reading activity.
Independent 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.
Independent Linking words Practise your writing by choosing the correct linking words to complete the different sentences.
Independent 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.
Independent 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.
Independent Order of events Amber has created her own business. Read the story about Amber and then decide the order in which events happened. This activity helps you practise your reading, grammar and the language used for writing a narrative, including the use of the past perfect.
Independent The truth about ballet Ballet for Boys has written an article about their dance lessons. Read the article and then answer the multiple-choice comprehension questions.
Independent A comic book This reading and writing activity looks at how linking words are used in a text. Read the article about comic books and choose a word to complete the sentence.