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Stuff To Read: #1

How dumb are you?

Ever wondered if you are as smart as your mum says you are? Do this little quiz to check.

Falling idols

Why do so many popstars lose their touch and end up recording rubbish? We look at the reasons.

Nuclear nightmare

Harrowing stories from the disaster at Chernobyl.

Boy and girl problems

Why do men and women find it so difficult to understand each other? Why does love so often end up in a big shouting match?

Drugs and teenagers

Scott Douglas' story of his fatal addiction.

Naked on the battlefield

What happens when you lose your trousers on the battlefield? A true story from the invasion of Iraq.

Break my leg, Doc!

Chinese girls are queuing up to have their legs broken so they can find a good job and a husband.

More stuff to read 1, 2, 3.

Your mum wants you to get a Proficiency certificate, but does she really know what she's talking about? We give you the facts and some sound advice to help you make your own decision. And for those who have already dived in we have some last-minute exam-preparation tips.

Hot worksheets

Thought-provoking and enjoyable articles designed to launch classroom discussion, plus exercises for consolidation. A new worksheet every week.

Turn your speakers on!

Text is great, but isn't it even better to hear those sweet rhythms of the English language?

Blog

No cloze exercises here. Just a valiant effort to fill in the gaps in the cloze of life.

Books to enjoy

Your birthday's coming up? Why not ask your aunt to buy you a really good book? We recommend a few unforgettable titles.

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