Level 3

Some Chance! : Exercises provides 4 pages of comprehension exercises on each chapter of the book, ranging from simple true/false questions to more complex ones involving writing or discussion. General exercises on the whole book include a 'clue' word search on family names; making a family tree and a questionnaire for students to try on their own families.

Some Chance! is a short story in 5 chapters. The first and last chapters are written by Shina, a 36-year-old mum who left school without any qualifications, having had problems with English and Maths. She describes how she goes to College as a mature student and the effect it has on her and her family. Chapter 2 is written by Shina's husband, Alan, who supports her in her studies. Shina's mother, who has strong, old-fashioned views on women and family life, writes Chapter 3. In Chapter 4, Shina's College Tutor looks at adult education from yet another angle. Some Chance! presents problems and opinions which will be familiar to students of all ages. It should generate lively discussion and writing, especially among those involved in Family Literacy. Written in a simple, straightforward style, it has a vocabulary of about 540 different words.

This book of photocopiable exercises accompanies Shadow of a Doubt. The exercises are grouped into 6 sections, each dealing with roughly 3 chapters of the book. There are 4 pages of exercises in each section providing practice in reading skills; spelling and vocabulary work; and opportunities for writing and discussion. These are followed by a set of general exercises on the book as a whole.

Shadow of a Doubt is a mystery story in 17 short chapters, written in the first person. The author is a TV producer whose Scottish girlfriend, Alison, leaves him for a well-known TV presenter, Ian Eastwood. Some years later the author meets Eastwood again and learns what has become of Alison. He decides to seek his revenge and sets out to commit the perfect crime. The tale has a strange twist to it which leaves both the author and the reader in doubt about what actually happened. Shadow of a Doubt should appeal to students who are becoming more fluent at reading. It has a vocabulary of about 940 different words. The book may not be photocopied.

The 2nd edition of Chance of a Lifetime : Exercises is now in the same format as the other exercise books in the series. There are 4 pages of exercises on each chapter of the story and the general exercises on the story as a whole include a crossword, a word search and an exercise on racing terms used in the story, for which detailed answers are given.

Chance of a Lifetime is a short story set in the world of horse racing. It is an unusual tale about a man who is a keen gambler, and the intriguing twists and turns of the plot should appeal to a wide range of readers - not just those who follow racing. The story is in six short chapters. It is illustrated with several black and white photographs and the print is large and clear. The book has a vocabulary of about 600 different words. It should be suitable for anyone except those at the most basic reading level. The book may not be photocopied. For the 2nd edition, Chance of a Lifetime was brought into line with the other readers in the series, having story and exercises in separate books.

A Place in the Sun : Exercises contains exercises grouped into five sections, each dealing with 2 or 3 chapters of the book. There are 4 pages of exercises in each section, providing practice in reading skills; spelling and vocabulary work; and opportunities for writing and discussion. The 8 pages of general exercises on the book as a whole encourage readers to think and write about topics arising from the story.

A Place in the Sun is a romance in 14 short chapters, told in the first person by a girl in her twenties. After several years of working for a firm of caterers in London, Vicky decides to pack in her job. She suddenly has the chance to go and work in a hotel on a Greek island, but it means leaving behind her boyfriend, Ben. Can their love withstand the long separation? A Place in the Sun is the longest in this series of readers, but it should appeal to students of both sexes who are beginning to gain some confidence at reading. The book has a vocabulary of about 1140 different words. It may not be photocopied.