Hello! My name is Black Beauty. And I'm a horse. I have an interesting story to tell you. I want to tell you about my life. My story starts with my mother, who taught me many things. And, when I close my eyes, I can still see all of my old friends standing together under the apple tree. Oh how I loved my first home! And then Earlshall, and then... but wait, I can't tell you my story here. Read it, and you will find out what happens to me. Vocabulary areas: Nature, Weather, Family, Animals, Colours, Food & Drink. Grammar and Structure: Simple Present: states and habits, Present Continuous: actions in progress, ... |
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The stories of ten people who have changed the world: from protecting world peace and the rights of women and children to saving the environment. It is possible to change the world and the stories of these ten people show it. Let’s read about the lives and work of ten special men and women who, despite many difficulties, have tried to make this world a better and fairer place for all of us to live in. Verbs: Present Simple and Continuous, Past Simple and Continuous, Present Perfect Simple, Past Perfect Simple, Future with will. Verb Forms and Patterns: Verbs followed by infinitive, Verbs followed by gerund, Common ... |
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A man goes back to the house where he grew up and becomes a little boy again. Tom visits the house he lived in when he was a little boy, and he finds an old newspaper in the wardrobe. He picks it up, and becomes that little boy again. He is standing in front of a mirror, and is confused by what he sees. What does he see in that mirror? Read on to find out. Topics: Family, School, Food & Drink, Feelings & Emotions, Rooms & Furniture. Verbs: Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect Simple, Past Perfect, Simple - Future with Going to and Will for future reference, promises and ... |
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Editor: Elizabeth Ferretti. ... In this book, you will find the diaries of many different people. Here are writers, artists, musicians, and people with important stories to tell. Some are famous - Anne Frank, George Orwell and Kurt Cobain - others you will meet for the first time."The most important thing is not to think very much about oneself." Virginia Woolf Grammar and Structure: Present simple, Present continuous (present actions), Present perfect simple, Past Simple, Future with will. Verb forms and patterns: Affirmative, interrogative, negative, Infinitives (with and without to) after verbs and ... |
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Treasure Island is an adventure novel, narrating a tale of pirates and buried gold. Treasure Island is an adventure tale known for its atmosphere, characters and action. After Jim Hawkins finds a map in an old sea chest, he starts an exciting adventure which will take him to a far off island in search of treasure. He sets sail with his friends, but they do not realise that many of the crew are pirates and their leader is the cook, Long John Silver. The pirates are determined to find the treasure first at all costs! Enjoy reading about the adventures of Jim and his friends at sea and discover who finds the buried treasure. ... |
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Gavin, Max, Rose and Isabel are excited about starting their first year at the Music, Art and Dance Academy of London. They're all very different but they soon become good friends. It's going to be hard with lessons every day. They'll also have exams and shows to do. Then, a special person comes into their lives. How can Ernest help them follow their dreams? Verbs: Present Simple and Present Continuous (also for future reference), Past Simple and Past Continuous, Present Perfect Simple, Future with going to and will, Can, Could, have to, need, would like, should for advice, Want someone to do something, ... |
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We don't stop at any towns for days and days. We just keep going down the river. This is the story of Huckleberry Finn and his adventures on the Mississippi River. Huck's father kidnaps him from his new life with a kind old lady called Widow Douglas, and hides him in a hut. Huck escapes and goes down the river. He meets Jim, a black slave, and they travel down the river together. We read about their adventures and troubles, and how they meet Tom Sawyer again. Vocabulary Areas: Home, Family, Nature, Colours, Clothing. Grammar and Structure: Simple Present: states and habits, Present Continuous: actions in progress, ... |
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One day, in Canada, an eleven year old girl, Anne, arrives at Green Gables. She is going to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, who are brother and sister. But Anne does not know that Matthew and Marilla want a boy and not a girl. The bestselling novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Vocabulary areas: Home, School, Family, Nature, Colours, Clothing. Grammar and Structure: Simple Present: states and habits, Present Continuous: actions in progress, Past Simple: finished actions, Future forms: Present, Continuous, going to, will, Can: ability, Could: ability, Must: obligation, Have to: necessity, Will: offers, ... |