Category: Tall Tales
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What happened on the Mary Celeste?
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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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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Cow Crash (B1)
This story happened in Cambodia. 1. What is the capital of Cambodia?
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Lightning Never Strikes Twice? (B2)
Lightning never strike twice in the same place? Ask US park ranger Roy C. Sullivan. Reading comprehension – English language level (B1-2)
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Wild Wheelchair Ride
A man in a wheelchair is crossing the road. A lorry turns the corner. The driver does not see the wheelchair….