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Y O U N G ADULT R EADER S STAGE 2 JEROME K. JEROME Eli Readers is a beautifully illustrated series of timeless classics and specially written stories for learners of English. THREE MEN IN A BOAT THREE MEN IN A BOAT JEROME K. THR EE M Jerome K. Jerome Three Men in a Boat STAGE 2 STAGE Three friends, George, Harris and J., decide they need a holiday and plan to go on a trip on the river. J. tells the story of that two-week trip. He includes funny stories from past trips and stories he has heard. He also gives us historical and JEROME K. JEROME geographical information about the places they pass or stay in. E Three Men in a Boat is a humorous book that will make you laugh while it gives N IN A you a view of Victorian England and the Thames. BO AT

In this reader you will ﬁnd: - Information about Jerome K. Jerome’s life - Focus on sections: Jerome’s Life, The Thames, Magna Carta - Glossary of difﬁcult words - Comprehension and extension activities - Final test

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Choose the correct sentence.

■ ✔ 0A ‘How can you possibly sleep more, George?’ Harris said. ■ 0B ‘How can you possibly more sleep, George?’ Harris said.

■ 1A We were both surprised that the idea was George’s. ■ 1B We were surprised both that the idea was George’s

■ 2A Yes, Harris will be like exactly Uncle Podger he is older! ■ 2B Yes, Harris will be exactly like Uncle Podger he is older!

■ 3A We should think about the things we can’t at home leave. ■ 3B We should think about the things we can’t leave at home.

■ 4A There is nothing better than jumping into the river for a swim. ■ 4B There is better nothing than jumping into the river for a swim.

■ 5A I can’t sit down and watch else someone work. ■ 5B I can’t sit down and watch someone else work.

■ 6A Boats waited at Kingston to carry across people the river.

■ 6B Boats waited at Kingston to carry people across the river.

A; 2B; 3B; 4 A; 5B; 6B 5B; A; 4 3B; 2B; A; ANSWERS: ANSWERS: STUDENT Y O U N G ADULT R EADER S STAGE 2 JEROME K. JEROME Eli Readers is a beautifully illustrated series of timeless classics and specially written stories for learners of English. THREE MEN IN A BOAT THREE MEN IN A BOAT JEROME K. THR EE M Jerome K. Jerome Three Men in a Boat STAGE 2 STAGE Three friends, George, Harris and J., decide they need a holiday and plan to go on a trip on the river. J. tells the story of that two-week trip. He includes funny stories from past trips and stories he has heard. He also gives us historical and JEROME K. JEROME geographical information about the places they pass or stay in. E Three Men in a Boat is a humorous book that will make you laugh while it gives N IN A you a view of Victorian England and the Thames. BO AT

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STAGE 3 Intermediate 1000 headwords B1 Preliminary (PET) Y O

STAGE 4 Upper Intermediate 1800 headwords B2 First (FCE) U N STAGE 5 Advanced 2500 headwords C1 Advanced (CAE) G ADULT EL I STAGE 6 Proﬁciency Unabridged Texts C2 Proﬁciency (CPE) STAGE 2 Classic

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Three Men in a Boat S ISBN 978-88-536-2026-2ELI s.r.l. A2 from www.elireaders.com E LT www.elireaders.com ELT Y O U N G ADULT R EADER S A2 A2 YOUNG ADULT READERS TEST YOURSELF EXTRA ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES EXTRA

Can you remember?

1 What did J., George and Harris use to try to open the tin of pineapple? ■ A a lock ■ B the mast ■ C a sail

2 What did they use to boil water? ■ A a rope ■ B a tin ■ C a kettle

3 What did Harris use to make scrambled eggs? ■ A a frying pan ■ B an egg pan ■ C a kettle

4 What did George use to play ‘music’? ■ A banjo ■ B canvas ■ C a boat

5 Which animal attacked Harris when he was on the island?

■ A a cat ■ B a dog ■ C a swan

1B; 2C; 3A; 4A; 5C. 4A; 3A; 2C; 1B; ANSWERS: ANSWERS: STUDENT Y O U N G ADULT R EADER S STAGE 2 JEROME K. JEROME Eli Readers is a beautifully illustrated series of timeless classics and specially written stories for learners of English. THREE MEN IN A BOAT THREE MEN IN A BOAT JEROME K. THR EE M Jerome K. Jerome Three Men in a Boat STAGE 2 STAGE Three friends, George, Harris and J., decide they need a holiday and plan to go on a trip on the river. J. tells the story of that two-week trip. He includes funny stories from past trips and stories he has heard. He also gives us historical and JEROME K. JEROME geographical information about the places they pass or stay in. E Three Men in a Boat is a humorous book that will make you laugh while it gives N IN A you a view of Victorian England and the Thames. BO AT

Tag Friends Adventure Everyday life

STAGE 1 Elementary 600 headwords A1 STAGE 2 Pre-Intermediate 800 headwords A2 Key (KET)

STAGE 3 Intermediate 1000 headwords B1 Preliminary (PET) Y O

STAGE 4 Upper Intermediate 1800 headwords B2 First (FCE) U N STAGE 5 Advanced 2500 headwords C1 Advanced (CAE) G ADULT EL I STAGE 6 Proﬁciency Unabridged Texts C2 Proﬁciency (CPE) STAGE 2 Classic

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Which is the right answer, A, B or C?

1 Are you ready to leave? ■ a Yes I went yesterday. ■ b I will tell her. ■ c I’ll be five minutes.

2 Have you ever seen George do any work? ■ a It’s not true! ■ b Not for a long time. ■ c I always work.

3 Will you pull us up the river? ■ a Of course, we will be happy to. ■ b You should go for a swim. ■ c Not at all.

4 What will the weather be like tomorrow? ■ a It isn’t. ■ b I’ve not been in a storm.

■ c It will rain.

1c; 2 b; 3 a; 4c a; 3 b; 2 1c; ANSWERS: ANSWERS: STUDENT

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