Reading

A long time ago, a man called Hamish lived in a town by the sea in Scotland. He and his wife, Catriona, lived happily in a small white house. Hamish was a fisherman and he went out to sea in his boat…

Speaking - Understanding the text

There are many powerful wizards in history and books. Think of one, and then ask and answer these questions with another student. Where does the wizard come from? Is this person a wizard in a book or a…

Listen, match and say.

Listen, match and say. Animals

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Comprehension (I)

Answer these questions. What is Gulliver’s profession? Where does he work? What is the name of the ship? What happens to the ship? What happens to the other sailors? What happens to Gulliver while he…

Comprehension (III)

Answer these questions: What was the name of the capital of Balnibarbi? What was different about Lord Munodi’s farm? What does Lord Munodi tell Gulliver about the history of Balnibarbi? What happens…

Utopia and Dystopia - A Voyage to Laputa and Balnibarbi

Jonathan Swift was not the first writer to use an imaginary travel book as a way of discussing his ideas about society. Many writers have used the device1 of an imaginary journey to explore political…

Comprehension (I) (PET)

For each question, choose the correct answer. Gulliver stops in Barbados because Gulliver makes a mistake because Gulliver thinks the island is wonderful because Gulliver is shocked because The master…

Vocabulary (KET) - The Wardrobe

Read the definitions. What is the word for each one? The first letter is already there. There is one space for each other letter in the word. There is an example at the beginning. It’s on top of a…

Detective work - At the Museum

What do you think will happen next? Choose one answer and explain why. The three friends and Rover will find an important clue in the museum. They will get into trouble for bringing a dog inside the…