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Spain Quiz 1
The first of two quizzes on Spain (geography, history, language, literature, art, architecture, film). Many of my students have started to learn Spanish as a third language, and they often show more interest in their new language than in English. So, to ride the wave of their enthusiasm, I wrote these quizzes.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 25
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Spain Quiz 2
The second of two quizzes on Spain. The list of famous people is slightly subjective; please feel free to make any improvements you consider necessary.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 26
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The Canterville Ghost
Students will read a short, beautiful extract from Oscar Wilde�s �The Canterville Ghost� and answer comprehension questions. They will then compare and contrast Wilde�s story with Ambrose Bierce�s �The Moonlit Road�.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 47
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The Greek Gods
A short description of each of the major Greek Gods, paying attention to their Roman names, their symbols, and, in particular, their characters.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 49
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The King Who Listened / Ivar�s Story
A story from the Heimskringla (History of the Kings of Norway) telling how a wise King cures a friend of lovesickness by giving the greatest gift in his possession.
Students will answer Reading Comprehension questions and complete exercises on Prepositions, Literary Language, and Reported Speech.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 45
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The Little Prince (intensive reading)
A short extract from Chapter 2 of �The Little Prince� with a vocabulary exercise and comprehension questions. Attention is paid to synonyms. This is an introduction to paraphrase and to literary English. In some countries, such as Japan, stress is placed on TOEIC (business English) and students struggle to understand literature. The best introducti...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 114
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The Mirror of Matsuyama
This is an old story from Japan about mirrors and a mother�s love. Various versions exist: the one here is that of Grace James.
Students will answer comprehension questions, find the correct preposition, and reflect on questions about mirrors, living in the countryside, and stepmothers. They are also asked to make critical and moral judgements.
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Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 29
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Top Trumps Countries
Top Trump Cards to give students practice with English numbers while they learn about other countries. 36 countries are included, and the categories are: Population; Size; Number of Borders; *Safety; Life Expectancy; Highest Point; Average Age; and *Famous Food. (For *, see the Teacher�s Notes on page 7.)
All statistics given are the most recent a...
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: others
Downloads: 43
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USA Quiz 1
A short quiz on the USA for elementary to intermediate level students, covering the names of states, cities, symbols, presidents, and festivals.
It is presented in two formats: first of all, in the traditional way, with an Answer Key on Page 2; secondly, as a pair activity, students with this sheet being given the answers so they can ask their par...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 112
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USA Quiz 2
A short quiz on the USA for elementary to intermediate level students, covering the names of states, cities, symbols, presidents, and festivals.
It is presented in two formats: first of all, in the traditional way, with an Answer Key on Page 2; secondly, as a pair activity, students with this sheet being given the answers so they can ask their par...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 113
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