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Making decisions

Read these phrases about decision making and see if you can understand their meaning

  • B1-B2
  • 0–5 minutes
Independent

The Diamond Eagle

Read a detective story and answer some questions about it

  • B1-B2
  • 5–10 minutes
Independent

Speaking to the world

Read a story about someone who speaks seven languages and answer some questions

  • B1-B2
  • 0–5 minutes
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Millionaires and billionaires

Learn to scan text for information

  • B1-B2
  • 5–10 minutes
Independent

Being an adult

This reading activity practises understanding implied meaning. Read the article about being an adult and answer the multiple-choice questions.
  • B1-B2
  • 5–10 minutes
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.
  • B1-B2
  • 5–10 minutes
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.
  • B1-B2
  • 5–10 minutes
Independent

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.
  • B1-B2
  • 0–5 minutes
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.
  • B1-B2
  • 5–10 minutes
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.
  • B1-B2
  • 5–10 minutes
Independent

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.
  • B1-B2
  • 0–5 minutes
Independent

Full stops and commas

Read three versions of a text about running and decide which is the best in terms of punctuation. This reading and writing activity will help you practise the correct use of full stops and commas.
  • B1-B2
  • 0–5 minutes

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