C1 C1 English reading — 8 texts
Short texts written only with C1 words and grammar. Read, listen, check the meaning in your language and answer 5 questions.
The Last Ferry to Inis📖 Story · 498 wordsA cancelled ferry forces two strangers to spend an evening together on a small island pier.A Proposal for a Shared Garden✉️ Email · 464 wordsAn employee writes a persuasive email to her manager about turning an unused roof into a shared garden.The Art of Slow Travel📝 Blog · 481 wordsA travel blogger explains why she stopped rushing between sights and what she gained from staying longer in fewer places.Bees on the Roof📰 Article · 477 wordsA news report on a city school that keeps bees on its roof and what the pupils have learned.Deciding Where to Live💬 Dialogue · 490 wordsTwo friends discuss the advantages and drawbacks of leaving the city for a small coastal town.Interview with a Glassblower🎙️ Interview · 470 wordsA magazine interviews a glassblower about her craft, her failures and what the work has taught her.How to Prepare for a Presentation🧭 Guide · 509 wordsA practical guide that explains how to plan, practise and deliver a clear and confident presentation.Profile: The Mapmaker of Lisbon Street👤 Profile · 479 wordsA profile of Irina Petrova, who draws detailed hand-made maps of cities and the small stories hidden in them.