Unit 18. Reading

Read and complete the sentences.

My favourite … at the moment is Rick Riordan.

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I love the … in the original Winnie the Pooh books.

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There are over 30 … in this book!

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Mark loves reading. The … in his room are full of books.

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This book has more than 500 … , so I think it’s too long for me to read.

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I didn’t want to be surprised, so I read the … of the book first.

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I don’t agree with your … about this book.

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The … of this film sounds interesting.

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This book has a very colourful front … .

Tick (√) the correct meanings of the bold verbs.

Please put the books back where you found them.

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This thriller is so good I can’t put it down.

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At this library you can take out five books at a time.

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Where can I find out information about the history of China?

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Aunt Sara brought back some Spanish ham from Madrid.

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Have you given Jake’s guitar back yet?

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Can you pick up the plates so I can clean the table?

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This shirt is too big, so I need to take it back to the shop.

Read the notices and messages. Choose the correct answer for each question.

To: Book club members

From: Club secretary

The library has 20 of this month’s book (Martin by Sam Black) for members to borrow. You can pick one up there from this Friday.

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What information does this message give book club members?

Read the notices and messages. Choose the correct answer for each question.

Katie, I’m taking a book back to the bookshop today. Can I get you anything while I’m there? Mum

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What is Katie’s mum doing in this message?

Read the notices and messages. Choose the correct answer for each question.

Don't take dictionaries out of the library. Use them in the study area.

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What does this notice mean?

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Sarah, 14:50

I agree with the last person’s post. This book’s great, especially the last few pages.

I couldn’t put it down.

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What does Sarah say about the book?

Read the notices and messages. Choose the correct answer for each question.

COMPETITION!

Design a cover for your favourite story book! Prizes for the best three!

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For this competition, you have to

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Isabel, I’ve just seen an advertisement for a talk by author Sammy Coles. It’s at the bookshop tonight. I can go, can you? Olena

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What does Olena want to do?