Category: Tall Tales
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Mary Celeste Mystery
In 1871 the Mary Celeste set off from New York to deliver wine to Europe. Two weeks later a deserted ship was found drifting in the sea. The captain and the crew had disappeared…
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Did that really happen?
Cows raining from the sky? Strange news stories from around the world. Short reading & listening with worksheets (A2)
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Ribrock Hotel
Reading worksheet (with link to FCE Reading question) Based on celebrated Art Buchwald spoof.
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Beware of the Parrot
The dog is not dangerous but the parrot…
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Raining Cows (B1)
Cows raining from the sky? Strange news story with worksheet. English language level: B1
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Cow Crash (B1)
This story happened in Cambodia. 1. What is the capital of Cambodia?
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Bear Hug
Strange tale of a hunter meeting a brown bear in the woods. Listening & reading comprehension with worksheets . English language level: B2 upper intermediate.