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baiba
Baiba Anderson
Latvia



It is amazing how many creative and talented people one can meet here, in this brotherhood/sisterhood of teachers. I am an English teacher in secondary school and a teacher trainer for web tools and technologies.

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History of Barbie
Barbie is 50! In honor of the famous doll I made this worksheet with a gap-fill task. With KEY. It can be used with elementary students as well, not so difficult.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 236


 
Rubik�s new toy
Good news - Rubik has invented a new toy! It is out in July 2009. It looks like it could be a new fad! Students can read its description and reviews. There is a gap-fill task with KEY.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 57


 
History of soft drinks
Reading w/s about the short history of soft/non-alcoholic drinks - lemonade, ginger ale, soda water, Cola, Pepsi, Fanta etc. There is a gap-fill task with answers.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 356


 
History of BICYCLE
Reading w/s about the main stages in bicycle evolution. Illustrations show the authentic bikes from the past till modern times. Internet source is provided (There is more to read!). There are 2 tasks and a key.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 211


 
The worst jobs in history
Reading w/s about some of the worst jobs people had to do in the past. Difficult words are explained. Students have to do a gap-fill task. With KEY.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 212


 
Edinburgh Tattoo
Reading worksheet on the spectacular and magnificent festival that takes place in Edinburgh in August. I witnessed one some time ago and I will never forget the sight. Students have to do a gap-fill task. With KEY.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 139


 
Her Majesty�s swan count
Reading w/s about the traditional counting of Queen�s swans in England. The text is very fresh, straight from www.reuters.com. Students will learn new words, and do a gap-fill task. With KEY.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 56


 
Advertisements with a message
Worksheet to practice speaking/writing using advertisements. The aim is to guess what exactly is being advertised. Before you reveal the answer, make the students talk and discuss the ads. There are questions to help and, of course, the key. Shapes with numbers are hiding the solutions.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 87


 
Candies with a name
Reading w/s about some of the most famous candies - Skittles and M&M�s. A bit of history, the main facts and descriptions. There are 3 tasks with a key.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 156


 
Toys from the past
UPDATED on 26.09.2009 - tasks have been added. For high-elementary to intermediate students. Reading about some of the most popular toys in the past, such as yo-yo, Rubik�s cube, hula hoop, slinky, spinning top and koosh ball.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 45