All C2 articles – Page 2

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‘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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The 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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Can motivational speeches pump up your gym performance?

Can motivational speeches boost your performance at the gym, work, or school?

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$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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Why I quit complaining about cyclists, scrapped my car and chose public transport

Should cities invest in better infrastructure to promote alternative transportation options?

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I’m only seeing bands I loved when I was 14. Am I in a musical rut – or is this growing up?

Does the music we listen to in our teenage years become our favourite for the rest of our lives?

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Does an unhappy partner make you less happy?

Discuss with your students how our good or bad mood may affect our significant other.

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French miss: is the future of movie kissing in jeopardy?

Have you ever wondered if two actors kissing in a movie are actually kissing?

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A moment that changed me: I had a heart attack at 37 – so I went to live in a cave

How can a near-death experience alter drastically the way we live?

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Schools in England using Airbnb-style strategy to raise funds

Read about the innovative approach being taken by schools in England to address the issue of underfunding.

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The best apps for nature lovers – from identifying birdsong to tracking lions

Can our mobile phones enhance the experience of being outdoors?

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Shouting at children can be as damaging as physical abuse, study says

Discuss with your students the adverse effects of verbal abuse on children’s well-being and development.

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‘Could be the next big thing’: how pickleball is courting a new generation of players

Pickleball is a popular new sport, but what challenges does it face for continued growth?

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Vocabulary Builders: Getting into a love of phrasal verbs

Practise with your students some of the most common phrasal verbs with come, get, and put. Now with Interactive Worksheets!

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Game Cards: Christmas & Winter

Spread some holiday cheer among your students with this jolly set of Game Cards.

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Vocabulary Builders: Relationship Language

Help your students expand their vocabulary while talking about love and relationships with this engaging worksheet.

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Fun with IELTS: Win the argument

This speaking game helps students practise making arguments for and against statements and opinions.

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Fun with IELTS: Blank fillers

A vocabulary game that helps students analyze and utilize the information given in a text.

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Fun with IELTS: What's a floppa?

A verbal matching game which helps students practice their listening, comprehension and matching skills.

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Fun with IELTS: Vocabulary maze

A vocabulary review game which helps students practise memory skills by answering multiple choice exam tasks.