THE SECRET AGENT Joseph Conrad Adapted by Donatella Velluti Recording in British English Mr Verloc appears to be a simple shopkeeper in London who lives with his wife’s family at the back of his shop. When a bomb goes off in Greenwich Park, everyone presumes it was meant to blow up the Royal Observatory nearby, as an act of terrorism. Can the police discover who was responsible for the explosion and why it didn’t reach its target? DAISY MILLER Henry James Adapted by Janet Olearski Recording in American English When beautiful young American Daisy Miller travels to Europe with her wealthy but unaristocratic mother, her innocent and friendly manner makes her more enemies than friends. Level 4 · A2/B1 Thriller · Mystery 96 pages ISBN 978-3-99045-689-7 THE TURN OF THE SCREW Henry James Adapted by Jennifer Gascoigne Recording in British English When Miss Jessel accepts a position as governess to look after Flora and Miles, little does she know that her job will be so difficult. Both children seem perfect and charming, but after a few weeks at the grand house of Bly two strange figures appear. Are these figures real people or ghosts? And what influence do they have on the children? Can Miss Jessel protect Flora and Miles? WUTHERING HEIGHTS Emily Brontë Adapted by Jennifer Gascoigne Recording in British English Heathcliff, an orphan, is raised by Mr Earnshaw with his own children, Hindley and Catherine. Hindley hates Heathcliff, but his passionate sister Catherine becomes his close friend, and they fall deeply in love. When Catherine decides to marry Edgar Linton instead of Heathcliff, Heathcliff’s terrible revenge destroys everyone’s lives. Will Heathcliff and Catherine ever find peace? Level 4 · A2/B1 Family · Love 112 pages ISBN 978-3-99045-813-6 Level 4 · A2/B1 Horror · Mystery 92 pages ISBN 978-3-99089-113-1 Level 5 · B1 Human interest · Love 80 pages ISBN 978-3-85272-010-4 84 AFTER READING VOCABULARY 1 Complete the mind-map with the words in the box. incriminate confess confession investigate commit a crime execution feel guilt find evidence sentence be a suspect trial go to prison arrest (n) arrest (v) be out on parole 2 Do you know other words you can add to this mind map? CRIME WHAT THE CRIMINAL DOES WHAT THE POLICE DOES EVENTS 9783990456897_book.indd 84 06/09/19 11:12 92 AFTER READING CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH EXAMS B1 Preliminary English Test Reading Part 1 1 A group of students are making a film version of The Secret Agent. Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Tick (✓) the correct letter (A, B or C). Old clothes gravel and a pair of unwanted shoes needed tomorrow for the hospital scene. Please be aware that the shoes will be covered in red paint. Please contact Sam. A The hospital room will be painted red tomorrow. B Sam will play the part of Stevie. C The shoes’ owner should expect the shoes to be damaged. A The scene between Winnie and Heat is going to be done in Jim’s uncle’s shop today. B If the scene between Winnie and Heat can’t be done this Saturday, they will need to find another shop. C Jim’s uncle doesn’t want them to do the scene in his shop this Saturday. If we want to use my uncle's shop for the scene between Winnie and Heat, we'll have to do it this Saturday, before my uncle comes back from holiday. Let me know if that's OK. Jim 1 2 9783990456897_book.indd 92 06/09/19 11:12 A wide range of activities to practise language skills and prepare students for the Cambridge exams. 51 CLASSICS
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