New Opportunities - Placement Test New Opportunities - Placement Test Who are they for? These tests are designed for
– schools which do not have entrance examinations in English
– new classes where the teacher knows nothing about the level of the students
– teachers who are trying to decide which level of New Opportunities is most appropriate.
The tests focus primarily on grammar, as the clearest indicator of a student’s ability in the language. In addition, there is some limited testing of collocation and lexical items. The tests cover material typically learnt from beginner to intermediate level. The context of questions is biased towards teenagers and young adults and is derived from the New Opportunities Students’Books
Stephen King - Misery
Penguin Readers Level 6 (3000 words)
Paul Sheldon is Annie Wilkes' favourite writer. She loves all his books about Misery Chastain. When she finds Paul injured after a car crash and takes him home she learns that he has decided to end the series by killing off Misery. Soon Paul's biggest fan turns into his biggest enemy and his nightmare begins… By the master of horror, Stephen King, this will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Arthur Hailey "Airport" Адаптированный вариант известного романа Хейли от Penguin Readers. Отличительная особенность его произведений - детальность в описании больших систем, будь то агенство новостей, отель или аэропорт. При этом романы не превращаются в документальные. Level: Upper Intermediate (2300 words) Language: Contemporary British English
Хорошо выполненный адаптированный вариант (желающие могут найти на сайте оригинальную версию). Прочел с удовольствием, "нестандартный" Кинг. Level: Upper Intermediate (2300 words) Language: Contemporary British English
Grammar Games and Activities for Teachers 1-2-3
(Penguin English Photocopiables) Contains 120 activities for teaching and revising grammar, ranging from elementary to advanced level. The book is divided into two parts, Part 1 gives detailed teacher's notes for each activity, while Part 2 contains various card and handouts to be photocopied.
This book is an absolute gem for anyone taching EFL but particularly for those travelling around, as it contains games and activities which can be made at your teaching institution, rather than carrying lots and lots of boards and pieces etc. There is a clear index for items covered and activities cover all levels and each activity has the potential to be adapted for a level other than that for which it was designed.
