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An activity with prepositions which are followed by the -ing form.
An exercise to practise linking phrases which include prepositions followed by the -ing form. A variety of answers are possible. A list has been given on page two to show examples.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 60
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An inspiring text: The Butterfly
The birth of a butterfly, with it�s difficulties. The text shows that in our lives, difficulties are perhaps necessary to enable us to "fly". An easy, inspiring text for teenagers/adults. Comprehension questions have been added in the PAST SIMPLE (for practice in context) as well as a few easy synonyms.
Level: elementary
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 101
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An Unemployed Graduate
A recent newspaper article which shows the real problem of young people leaving university with little chance of finding a job. It turned out well for this student who thought up an original idea to draw attention to himself. Conversation exercises have been added as well as activities focusing on vocabulary.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 145
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Asking for help
Forming questions to ask for help and/or information in a shop; aimed at adult learners. Gambits have been added to give a good solid start.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 67
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Babygrows which show rise in baby�s temperature, called BABYGLOWS
A newspaper text from the Daily Mail (June 16th �09)which describes a new invention to come on the market later this year using a new type of material which changes colour when the temperature of the wearer rises (in this case, a baby). Comprehension questions, discussion questions, language elements and synonyms have been added as well as an answe...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 15
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Ban the Bags
The free plastic bags given out at the cash desk at almost every supermarket in Britain are having an enormous(negative)effect on the environment. The text shows how some countries have solved the problem. The UK needs to become more aware. Complete with comprehension questions, discussion points and language elements.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 93
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Beginner�s Loop Conversation (2)
Here�s a loop conversation for BEGINNERS using easy questions for practise in using these forms and also as a listening practice because students have to listen to the questions to see if they have the answer that matches. It is usually a fun exercise but needs several skills at the elementary level. If the sheet is copied twice (one -cut up for th...
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 102
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Ben - a master at ten!
A ten-year-old boy has climbed all the mountains in Scotland over 3,000 feet (283 of them). An interesting text with a little bit of Scottish geography thrown in. Language exercises and discussion questions have been added as well as an answer key.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 106
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Blowing Bubbles instead of Fighting"
A novel attempt by the authorities to counteract the effects of raised alcohol consumption during the "festive period"(between Christmas and New Year)in a city in the nort-west of England.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 7
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Bookcrossing. Have you heard about it?
An authentic advertisement describing something quite exciting: bookcrossing - a method of passing on books by leaving them (coded) somewhere. Then fate takes over.If the book finds a new owner, and registers it on the net, its path across the world can be plotted as it passes from one to another. Comments on authors and characters in the books can...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 79
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