British Council Magazine

Many short stories, with comprehension exercises. Double-click any word to read its definition.

Amelia Earhart

Gun Control

Town Mouse or Country Mouse?

Danger: Bird Bath!

An HIV/AIDS Success Story

Grameen Bank

Development

Ecotourism

Environmental Protest Groups

Global Warming & Aeroplanes

Twins

Black Sheep & the Mysterious Uncle Bob

Acupuncture

Archaeology

Postal Service

Mary Seacole

Cryptology

Death

Overpopulation

Olympics: Then & Now

 

ELC - More Timed Readings

Five texts about 'wild children'. 

 

LearnEnglish Stories

Many short stories, with comprehension exercises. Double-click any word to read its definition.

 

Put the Texts in Order

These are linked to listening exercises.

 

BBC - Beyond the Postcard

Reading, audio and video comprehension exercises about different places in the UK.

 

Los Angeles Area Gets a New Spider

News article with comprehension questions.

 

Cengage Learning

Test your reading speed and do comprehension activities.

7. Okinawans Know the Formula for Longevity

8. The Roots of Genealogy

9. Compulsive Gambling: An Addiction

10. The Body Shop - Businesses Can and Should Protect the Earth

11. Kids Helping Kids

12. The Stardust's Mysterious Final Message

13. The Second "Battle of New Orleans"

16. The Internet

17. Anger

18. Yoga and Health

20. Modern-Day Meditation

 

FCE Practice Reading Tests

Exercises to prepare for the First Certificate in English exam.

 

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