All Pre-Intermediate articles – Page 2
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LessonAustria lowered the voting age for young people like me, and transformed politics. The UK should do the same
How old should people be to be able to vote and decide on the political future of their countries?
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LessonI’ve eaten pizza every day for six years
Is there a food or meal you could eat every day without getting tired of it?
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LessonWhen it was game over, it was difficult to accept’: Robert Pires on finding life after football
How do professional footballers cope with retirement and life after football?
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LessonDead satellites are filling space with trash. That could affect Earth’s magnetic field
Do you know what happens to satellites when they stop working?
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LessonNoisy, performative and unapologetically non-European: Nigeria welcomes a museum like no other
Read about a new museum in Lagos, Nigeria, which features Yoruba art, music, culture and history.
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LessonA ‘heathenish liquor’? A cure for cancer? The history of coffee is full of surprises
Explore the fascinating history of this beloved beverage over the years.
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LessonThe monster mash: Frankenstein is reanimated for dance, stitched together with Greek myths
Read about Mark Bruce’s new dance performance based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
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LessonVegetables are losing their nutrients. Can the decline be reversed?
Read about a process called biofortification and how it can help prevent vegetable nutrient loss.
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LessonMy daughter and I missed out on tickets to Taylor Swift – but I’m not sorry
Can music help bridge the gap between generations and give us unforgettable moments?
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LessonBefore Wonka: the original rip-off events that left children in tears
Find out more about how scammers take advantage of people’s interests to trick them into giving away their money.
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LessonEvery year spent in school or university improves life expectancy, study says
Did you know that going to school can help you live longer? Read about this amazing discovery.
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Teaching toolInteractive Flashcards: Moving Around Town
Introduce your students to the vocabulary they need to talk about different locations with this set of Interactive Flashcards.
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LessonWill other cities copy Paris decision to hike parking charges for SUVs?
SUVs have become a trend in cities around the world. Should they be banned from crowded city centres?
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Lesson‘I was thrilled and shocked’: images raise hopes of return of wild jaguars to the US
Jaguars were believed to be extinct, but recent sightings in the US have given hope to animal conservationists.
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LessonThe simple pleasures of piecing a summer holiday together at home
Do you think spending your summer vacation at home is a good idea?
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LessonCan motivational speeches pump up your gym performance?
Can motivational speeches boost your performance at the gym, work, or school?
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Lesson$2bn woman: how Sheryl Sandberg became one of tech’s most successful bosses
Meet Sheryl Sandberg and learn about her legacy in one of the largest companies in the world.
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LessonA Time to Travel: USA - Slaves No More
Amber journeys back in time to meet Abraham Lincoln and show him how his desire to pass the 13th Amendment changed the course of American history forever.
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ArticleA Time to Travel
Follow our hero, Amber, and her friend, Naz, on a journey through time and history with this collection of exciting audio adventures by Luke and James Vyner.
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LessonWhy I quit complaining about cyclists, scrapped my car and chose public transport
Should cities invest in better infrastructure to promote alternative transportation options?