Read, then write
Tasks that start with a short reading text and comprehension questions, then ask for a reply, a summary or a critical response.
A1 Beginner
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A1
Read About Ana's Day, Then Write About Yours
Read a short text about a girl's school day in Lisbon, answer four questions, then write about your own day.
B1 Intermediate
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B1
A Four-Day School Week? Read and Respond
Read a short news article about a school that changed to a four-day week, answer questions, then write an email to the editor with your opinion.
C1 Advanced
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C1
Summarise and Respond: Why Teenagers Can't Sleep
Read an article about teenage sleep and school start times, summarise its argument in your own words, then respond with your own view.
C2 Proficient
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C2
Two Views on Tourism: A Critical Response
Read two short opinion pieces with opposing views on mass tourism, then write a critical response that evaluates both arguments.
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C2
Summary: The Hidden Work of City Trees
Read a dense article about urban trees and write a precise summary for a council briefing, reducing it to under a third of its length.
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C2
Summary: Why Multitasking Doesn't Work
Read a short text about multitasking and write a precise summary in your own words, then add a brief evaluation.