MICHELLE-ESOL / ESL: 2013

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FCE + CAE SET TEXTS 2013

Set texts for Cambridge English: First Certificate until December 2013:

è William Thackeray: Vanity Fair (Black Cat or any edition)

è Mary Stewart: This Rough Magic (OUP)

The texts are Graded Readers which have been adapted to the level and are suitable for Cambridge English: First candidates. Other editions of these books may be available. However, teachers and candidates should be aware that the language level in other editions may be less accessible.

Set texts for Cambridge English: Advanced 2012 and 2013.

One or both of the following texts may be read as preparation for the two optional set text tasks:

è William Golding: Lord of the Flies

(Teachers may choose to prepare candidates for questions on this set text by studying a film version as well as, or instead of, the novel.)

è P D James: The Lighthouse

(There is currently no film version of this book.)

Candidates should be made aware that they should not attempt the set text question unless they have the necessary vocabulary and understanding of the text to answer the task set.

Set texts for Cambridge English: Proficiency until December 2013:

è Sue Monk Kidd: The Secret Life of Bees (2002); film directed by Gina Prince-Byrewood (2008).

Teachers may choose to prepare candidates for questions on this set text by studying the film as well as, or instead of, the novel.

è Harold Pinter: The Birthday Party (1958)

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