Advanced
English reading texts - levels high
B2
to C1
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Advanced English texts are a collection of
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Bob Dylan - the early years
December sees the release of "A complete Unknown", a biopic about the
young Bob Dylan, and it's already being talked about for next year's
Oscars. This C1 advanced English text looks at Dylan's journey
from small town America to stardom. With
audio
► NEW
Greenwashing - what is it all about? With interactive
exercises.. Why should we be worried by this common practice?
with
audio
► NEW
& TOPICAL
The US
Presidential elections '24 - with
audio
In November 2024, Americans chose their
president for the next 4 years. With a choice
between
Kamala Harris and Trump, this was no ordinary US Presidential
election.
► NEW
The Taylor Swift
phenomenon - the sensation of a
generation
Taylor Swift has had more influence on
contemporary music
than any artist since the Beatles and Bob Dylan . With
audio
and interactive worksheet.
► TOPICAL
KIng Charles
and the British Monarchy
What future is there for the British monarchy?
Under Queen
Elizabeth it had its ups and downs, finishing on a high note. Can King
Charles ensure its survival?
►
The King, the
Monarchy and their future -
with
audio
TOPICAL
Time to talk of
Energy shortages.
A
global problem.
One way of reducing CO² emissions
is to move from petrol / gas powered cars to electric vehicles. It's
something that most countries want to achieve. But are the goals
attainable? That is by no means sure......
►
The
electric car
revolution, realistic or optimistic? with interactive
worksheet.
TOPICAL
Time to talk of
American Democracy...
President
Biden has told Americans that they have to stand up for their
democracy; it is not a guaranteed right. Here is an article that looks
at the origins of US democracy and its roots in medieval England.
►
The
origins of American democracy from Magna Carta to the
Constitution - with interactive
worksheet.
Advanced English reading texts: while
the majority of texts in this resource are at CEF levels C1,
a few are harder (level C2) and a few are easier
(level B2).
All the texts in this collection are written in
normal English;
however in order to maximize their language
teaching potential, most have been specifically written for
students of English as a foreign or second language, or else for
high school students. Texts are accompanied by advanced reading
comprehension worksheets designed to
prepare students for the
Cambridge
Advanced English (C1) certification or for
the international TOEFL or TOEIC tests.
Printable reading texts:
most pages are printer-friendly and will print directly as well as, or
better than, PDF versions.
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Teachers:
Reading comprehension texts are accompanied by exercises and
classroom
suggestions for use in class.
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Reading comprehension - articles on life and issues in North
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Life in
America
America : people and society
American music
USA : places and environment
International themes, language
2.
Reading comprehension - articles on life and issues in the UK and
Ireland
Britain : people
Interview
3.
Technical English, short stories and word games
Technical English
Advanced English short stories and games
4. The
English language (information texts)
English
for B2,
C1 and C2
levels. Advanced English reading resources
◙ CEFR / TELC
- Upper intermediate to Proficiency
◙ IELTS
- levels 6 - 9
◙ ACTFL
- levels Advanced-high – Superior.
Readability
Most
Linguapress Advanced English texts score as follows
on
the Flesch-Kincaid scales:
Grade
: between 8 and above,
Readability levels :
60
- 70 Plain English - B2
50 - 60 Fairly difficult -
C1
50 - 60 Difficult - C1 - C2
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