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Complete each activity and receive instant feedback as you work.</p></div><aside class="hero-badge"><b>9</b><span>complete B1+ reading lessons in one interactive collection</span></aside></div><div class="lesson-grid"><button class="lesson-card" data-open="boy-living-alone"><span class="lesson-number">01</span><span><strong>The Boy Who Hid His Secret Life</strong><small>Independence, welfare and community responsibility</small></span><span class="card-progress" data-progress="boy-living-alone">Not started</span></button> <button class="lesson-card" data-open="kurt-cobain"><span class="lesson-number">02</span><span><strong>Kurt Cobain</strong><small>Creativity, fame and a lasting musical legacy</small></span><span class="card-progress" data-progress="kurt-cobain">Not started</span></button> <button class="lesson-card" data-open="persepolis"><span class="lesson-number">03</span><span><strong>Persepolis</strong><small>Identity, freedom and growing up through political 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class="back-btn" type="button">← All lessons</button><div class="lesson-count">Lesson 1 of 9</div></div><header class="lesson-header"><span>B1+ Reading Comprehension</span><h1>The Boy Who Hid His Secret Life</h1><p>Independence, welfare and community responsibility</p></header><div class="source-content"><p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-boy-living-alone-media-image1.png" loading="lazy"> est.1972</p> <p>School of International Languages</p> <p>Kanari 46, Glyka Nera</p> <p>15354 Attica, Greece</p> <p><a href="http://www.lingualand.gr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.lingualand.gr</a></p> <p>tel. +302106659976</p> <h1 id="pre-reading-b1-vocabulary-exercises">PRE-READING (B1)-VOCABULARY EXERCISES </h1> <h2 id="word-bank">Word Bank </h2> <p>remarkable, disturbing, hidden, invisible, ordinary, situation, community, mature, careless, irresponsible, dishonest, independent, determined, lazy, struggle, complain, satisfy, hunger, necessities, care for, operate, attend, participate, assignment, occasionally, constant, although, remain, wrap, blanket, support, responsible, supervision, welfare, care, suspect, discover, astonished, unnoticed, protective, community, responsibility, invisible, ordinary, careless, determined</p> <h1 id="exercise-1-matching">Exercise 1 – Matching </h1> <h2 id="group-1">Group 1</h2> <ol type="1"> <li><p>remarkable</p></li> <li><p>disturbing</p></li> <li><p>hidden</p></li> <li><p>invisible</p></li> <li><p>ordinary</p></li> <li><p>situation</p></li> <li><p>community</p></li> </ol> <p>A. κατάσταση<br> B. ανησυχητικός<br> C. κρυμμένος<br> D. αόρατος<br> E. κοινότητα<br> F. αξιοσημείωτος<br> G. συνηθισμένος</p> <h2 id="group-2-shuffled">Group 2 (SHUFFLED)</h2> <ol start="8" type="1"> <li><p>irresponsible</p></li> <li><p>determined</p></li> <li><p>careless</p></li> <li><p>dishonest</p></li> <li><p>lazy</p></li> <li><p>independent</p></li> <li><p>mature</p></li> </ol> <p>A. τεμπέλης<br> B. ανειλικρινής<br> C. ώριμος<br> D. ανεύθυνος<br> E. αποφασισμένος<br> F. ανεξάρτητος<br> G. απρόσεκτος</p> <h2 id="group-3-shuffled">Group 3 (SHUFFLED)</h2> <ol start="15" type="1"> <li><p>complain</p></li> <li><p>hunger</p></li> <li><p>care for</p></li> <li><p>struggle</p></li> <li><p>operate</p></li> <li><p>satisfy</p></li> <li><p>necessities</p></li> </ol> <p>A. λειτουργώ<br> B. φροντίζω<br> C. αγώνας / δυσκολία<br> D. παράπονα<br> E. πείνα<br> F. ικανοποιώ<br> G. βασικές ανάγκες</p> <h2 id="group-4">Group 4</h2> <ol start="22" type="1"> <li><p>attend</p></li> <li><p>participate</p></li> <li><p>assignment</p></li> <li><p>occasionally</p></li> <li><p>constant</p></li> <li><p>although</p></li> <li><p>remain</p></li> </ol> <p>A. παραμένω<br> B. εργασία<br> C. περιστασιακά<br> D. σταθερός<br> E. αν και<br> F. συμμετέχω<br> G. παρευρίσκομαι</p> <h2 id="group-5">Group 5</h2> <ol start="29" type="1"> <li><p>wrap</p></li> <li><p>blanket</p></li> <li><p>support</p></li> <li><p>responsible</p></li> <li><p>supervision</p></li> <li><p>welfare</p></li> <li><p>care</p></li> </ol> <p>A. επίβλεψη<br> B. φροντίδα<br> C. κουβέρτα<br> D. υπεύθυνος<br> E. υποστήριξη<br> F. τυλίγω<br> G. πρόνοια</p> <h2 id="group-6">Group 6</h2> <ol start="36" type="1"> <li><p>suspect</p></li> <li><p>discover</p></li> <li><p>astonished</p></li> <li><p>unnoticed</p></li> <li><p>protective</p></li> <li><p>responsibility</p></li> <li><p>ordinary</p></li> </ol> <p>A. ανακαλύπτω<br> B. απαρατήρητος<br> C. ευθύνη<br> D. υποψιάζομαι<br> E. έκπληκτος<br> F. προστατευτικός<br> G. συνηθισμένος</p> <h1 id="exercise-2-fill-in-the-blanks-in-the-correct-form">Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks in the correct form</h1> <h2 id="word-bank-group-1-7-words">Word Bank Group 1 (7 words)</h2> <p>remarkable, disturbing, hidden, invisible, ordinary, situation, community</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>The story is very __________ and shocked everyone.</p></li> <li><p>The boy spoke in an __________ way for his age. He seemed so mature.</p></li> <li><p>Many problems remained __________ for a long time and nobody saw them soon enough.</p></li> <li><p>The truth was __________ from everyone.</p></li> <li><p>It is a very __________ situation.</p></li> <li><p>The child lived in a normal __________ on the outside.</p></li> <li><p>The __________ helped the boy later.</p></li> </ol> <h2 id="word-bank-group-2-7-words">Word Bank Group 2 (7 words)</h2> <p>mature, careless, irresponsible, dishonest, independent, determined, lazy</p> <ol start="8" type="1"> <li><p>He is very __________ and works alone.</p></li> <li><p>Some teenagers are __________ and do not think carefully.</p></li> <li><p>It is wrong to be __________ or lie.</p></li> <li><p>She is very __________ to succeed.</p></li> <li><p>He is very __________ and avoids work.</p></li> <li><p>The boy became more __________ for his age.</p></li> <li><p>A __________ person does not take responsibility.</p></li> </ol> <h2 id="word-bank-group-3-7-words">Word Bank Group 3 (7 words)</h2> <p>struggle, complain, satisfy, hunger, necessities, care for, operate</p> <ol start="15" type="1"> <li><p>The boy had to __________ his younger brother.</p></li> <li><p>He did not __________ about his problems.</p></li> <li><p>It was a daily __________ for him.</p></li> <li><p>He tried to __________ his hunger.</p></li> <li><p>Food and water are basic __________.</p></li> <li><p>The machine can __________ automatically.</p></li> <li><p>The baby cried from __________.</p></li> </ol> <h2 id="word-bank-group-4-7-words">Word Bank Group 4 (7 words)</h2> <p>attend, participate, assignment, occasionally, constant, although, remain</p> <ol start="22" type="1"> <li><p>Students must __________ school every day.</p></li> <li><p>He will __________ in the project.</p></li> <li><p>The teacher gave a difficult __________.</p></li> <li><p>She visits us __________.</p></li> <li><p>There is a __________ problem in society.</p></li> <li><p>__________ it was difficult, he continued.</p></li> <li><p>Many problems __________ unsolved.</p></li> </ol> <h2 id="word-bank-group-5-7-words">Word Bank Group 5 (7 words)</h2> <p>wrap, blanket, support, responsible, supervision, welfare, care</p> <ol start="29" type="1"> <li><p>The child needs adult __________.</p></li> <li><p>She used a __________ during winter.</p></li> <li><p>He carefully __________ himself in a coat.</p></li> <li><p>Parents are __________ for children.</p></li> <li><p>Child __________ is very important.</p></li> <li><p>The teacher tried to __________ the student.</p></li> <li><p>He needs love and __________.</p></li> </ol> <h2 id="word-bank-group-6-6-words">Word Bank Group 6 (6 words)</h2> <p>suspect, discover, astonished, unnoticed, protective, responsibility</p> <ol start="36" type="1"> <li><p>The police began to __________ the case.</p></li> <li><p>They will __________ the truth soon.</p></li> <li><p>Everyone was __________ by the news.</p></li> <li><p>His absence went __________.</p></li> <li><p>The dog is very __________of the small baby.</p></li> <li><p>It is a big __________ to raise a child.</p></li> </ol> <h1 id="exercise-3-multiple-choice-45-questions">Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice (45 Questions)</h1> <p>Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).</p> <h2 id="section-6">1–15</h2> <ol type="1"> <li><p>The story is very __________ and shocked everyone.<br> A. hunger<br> B. remarkable<br> C. operate</p></li> <li><p>The situation was very __________ for the child.<br> A. disturbing<br> B. blanket<br> C. attend</p></li> <li><p>Many problems remained __________ for months.<br> A. hidden<br> B. support<br> C. careless</p></li> <li><p>The truth stayed __________ for a long time.<br> A. responsibility<br> B. invisible<br> C. mature</p></li> <li><p>The boy lived an __________ life for his age.<br> A. complain<br> B. discover<br> C. ordinary</p></li> <li><p>The police began to __________ the case.<br> A. suspect<br> B. struggle<br> C. supervise</p></li> <li><p>The local __________ helped the boy.<br> A. determined<br> B. wrap<br> C. community</p></li> <li><p>He is very __________ and does things alone.<br> A. careless<br> B. situation<br> C. independent</p></li> <li><p>Some students are __________ and do not think carefully.<br> A. careless<br> B. dishonest<br> C. blanket</p></li> <li><p>It is wrong to be __________ or lie.<br> A. discover<br> B. support<br> C. dishonest</p></li> <li><p>The boy was very __________ for his age.<br> A. invisible<br> B. mature<br> C. hunger</p></li> <li><p>She is very __________ to succeed.<br> A. careless<br> B. determined<br> C. situation</p></li> <li><p>He is very __________ and avoids work.<br> A. lazy<br> B. support<br> C. responsibility</p></li> <li><p>Life can be a daily __________ for many people.<br> A. struggle<br> B. complain<br> C. operate</p></li> <li><p>The boy did not __________ about his problems.<br> A. complain<br> B. blanket<br> C. support</p></li> </ol> <h2 id="section-7">16–30</h2> <ol start="16" type="1"> <li><p>He tried to __________ his hunger.<br> A. satisfy<br> B. responsible<br> C. invisible</p></li> <li><p>The baby cried from __________.<br> A. necessity<br> B. hunger<br> C. discover</p></li> <li><p>Food and water are basic __________.<br> A. attend<br> B. necessities<br> C. careless</p></li> <li><p>The mother must __________ her child.<br> A. care for<br> B. operate<br> C. astonished</p></li> <li><p>The machine can __________ automatically.<br> A. invisible<br> B. operate<br> C. community</p></li> <li><p>Students must __________ school every day.<br> A. attend<br> B. blanket<br> C. complain</p></li> <li><p>He will __________ in the project.<br> A. participate<br> B. support<br> C. invisible</p></li> <li><p>This is a difficult __________ for everyone.<br> A. situation<br> B. careless<br> C. mature</p></li> <li><p>The teacher gave an important __________.<br> A. assignment<br> B. discover<br> C. hunger</p></li> <li><p>She visits us __________.<br> A. constantly<br> B. occasionally<br> C. responsibility</p></li> <li><p>There is a __________ problem in society.<br> A. support<br> B. constant<br> C. attend</p></li> <li><p>__________ it was difficult, he continued.<br> A. blanket<br> B. although<br> C. careless</p></li> <li><p>Many problems __________ unsolved.<br> A. remain<br> B. struggle<br> C. careless</p></li> <li><p>The boy began to __________ himself in a blanket.<br> A. wrap<br> B. participate<br> C. discover</p></li> <li><p>She used a warm __________ in winter.<br> A. responsibility<br> B. blanket<br> C. mature</p></li> </ol> <h2 id="section-8">31–45</h2> <ol start="31" type="1"> <li><p>Teachers give __________ to students.<br> A. situation<br> B. support<br> C. invisible</p></li> <li><p>Parents are __________ for their children.<br> A. careless<br> B. responsible<br> C. situation</p></li> <li><p>Child __________ is very important.<br> A. welfare<br> B. complain<br> C. operate</p></li> <li><p>The teacher tried to __________ the student.<br> A. blanket<br> B. support<br> C. discover</p></li> <li><p>He was __________ for his actions.<br> A. responsible<br> B. hungry<br> C. invisible</p></li> <li><p>The police will __________ the truth.<br> A. attend<br> B. discover<br> C. careless</p></li> <li><p>Everyone was __________ by the news.<br> A. astonished<br> B. operate<br> C. situation</p></li> <li><p>His absence went __________.<br> A. unnoticed<br> B. support<br> C. mature</p></li> <li><p>The dog is very __________.<br> A. protective<br> B. complain<br> C. situation</p></li> <li><p>He is very __________ to finish the task.<br> A. careless<br> B. determined<br> C. blanket</p></li> <li><p>It was a __________ situation for everyone.<br> A. disturbing<br> B. attend<br> C. support</p></li> <li><p>The truth will be __________ soon.<br> A. remain<br> B. discovered<br> C. invisible</p></li> <li><p>The child remained __________.<br> A. invisible<br> B. complain<br> C. mature</p></li> <li><p>The problems were __________ from others.<br> A. hidden<br> B. support<br> C. attend</p></li> <li><p>It is a very __________ community.<br> A. ordinary<br> B. operate<br> C. struggle</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>The Boy Who Hid His Secret Life</strong></p> <p>In the small French town of Nersac, a remarkable and disturbing story remained hidden for nearly two years. Between 2020 and 2022, a young boy, only about eight years old, was living almost entirely on his own in a small apartment.</p> <p>To the outside world, everything appeared normal. Each morning, the boy woke up, got ready for school, and followed his daily routine just like any other child. He arrived on time, completed his assignments, and participated quietly in class. His teachers described him as polite, hardworking, and mature for his age. As a result, nobody suspected that anything was wrong.</p> <p>However, once the school day was over, the reality of his life was very different.</p> <p>The boy returned to an empty apartment where he spent most of his time alone. His mother had moved to another town to live with her partner and visited only occasionally. Although she remained responsible for him, she was rarely present, leaving the child to cope with everyday challenges by himself.</p> <p>Living conditions in the apartment were often extremely difficult. There was frequently no heating, and at times the electricity and hot water were unavailable. During the cold winter months, temperatures inside the apartment dropped significantly. To protect himself from the cold, the boy wrapped himself in blankets and sometimes slept in a sleeping bag.</p> <p>Finding enough food was another constant struggle. He survived on simple items such as biscuits, canned food, and other inexpensive products. Occasionally, kind neighbours offered him something to eat, although they were unaware of the full extent of his situation. On some days, he even picked tomatoes from nearby gardens in order to satisfy his hunger.</p> <p>Despite these hardships, the boy made a remarkable effort to maintain a normal appearance. Every morning, he washed as best as he could, put on clean clothes, and attended school without complaining. Determined to keep his secret hidden, he never spoke about the difficulties he faced at home.</p> <p>For many months, nobody realised what was happening. Eventually, however, several neighbours became concerned after noticing that the child seemed to spend long periods of time alone. Their suspicions grew stronger, and in 2022 they decided to contact the local authorities.</p> <p>When officials investigated the case, they uncovered the shocking truth. The boy had been living with little supervision and without the care that every child needs. Many people were astonished that such a situation had remained unnoticed for so long.</p> <p>After the discovery, the child was placed in protective care and received the support he required. His story attracted national attention and raised important questions about child welfare, community responsibility, and the hidden difficulties that some children experience. It also served as a powerful reminder that serious problems can sometimes remain invisible, even in ordinary communities.</p> <h2 id="part-a-multiple-choice">Part A – Multiple Choice</h2> <p>Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D).</p> <p><strong>1. Why did the people around the boy fail to notice his situation at first?</strong></p> <p>A. He behaved like a normal student.<br> B. He often asked for help.<br> C. He spent most of his time with friends.<br> D. He rarely attended school.</p> <p><strong>2. What does the text suggest about the boy’s personality?</strong></p> <p>A. He was careless and irresponsible.<br> B. He was independent and determined.<br> C. He was lazy and unfriendly.<br> D. He was dishonest and rude.</p> <p><strong>3. Which of the following problems did the boy face at home?</strong></p> <p>A. He had no access to transportation.<br> B. He was unable to attend school.<br> C. He had to care for several younger children.<br> D. He often lived without basic necessities.</p> <p><strong>4. Why did the neighbours eventually contact the authorities?</strong></p> <p>A. The boy told them about his problems.<br> B. His mother asked them for help.<br> C. The school requested their assistance.<br> D. They became worried about his situation.</p> <p><strong>5. What is the main purpose of the text?</strong></p> <p>A. To entertain readers with a fictional story.<br> B. To describe life in a French town.<br> C. To explain how schools operate.<br> D. To inform readers about a real case and its lessons.</p> <h2 id="part-d-vocabulary-in-context">Part D – Vocabulary in Context</h2> <p>Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word according to the text.</p> <p><strong>16.</strong> “The boy had to <strong>cope with</strong> everyday challenges by himself.”</p> <p>A. avoid<br> B. create<br> C. forget<br> D. deal with</p> <p><strong>17.</strong> “Finding enough food was another constant <strong>struggle</strong>.”</p> <p>A. success<br> B. hobby<br> C. difficulty<br> D. surprise</p> <p><strong>18.</strong> “The child was placed in <strong>protective care</strong>.”</p> <p>A. a holiday programme<br> B. a type of school<br> C. a sports club<br> D. a safe environment where he could receive help</p> <h2 id="assignment-research-project">Assignment – Research Project</h2> <h3 id="find-out-what-happened-next">Find Out What Happened Next</h3> <p>The story does not end when the boy was discovered.</p> <p>Use reliable online sources to research the case and find out what happened to the boy after he was taken into care.</p> <p>Write a short report (100–150 words) answering the following questions:</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>How was the boy discovered?</p></li> <li><p>What happened to his mother?</p></li> <li><p>What support did the boy receive after being rescued?</p></li> <li><p>How is he doing today?</p></li> <li><p>What part of his story surprised you the most, and why?</p></li> </ol> <p>Be prepared to share your findings with the class and compare your information with that of your classmates.</p> </div><div class="lesson-actions"><button class="check-btn" type="button">Check my work</button><button class="reset-btn" type="button">Reset lesson</button><output class="score" aria-live="polite"></output></div></section> <section class="lesson" id="lesson-kurt-cobain" data-lesson="kurt-cobain" hidden><div class="lesson-toolbar"><button class="back-btn" type="button">← All lessons</button><div class="lesson-count">Lesson 2 of 9</div></div><header class="lesson-header"><span>B1+ Reading Comprehension</span><h1>Kurt Cobain</h1><p>Creativity, fame and a lasting musical legacy</p></header><div class="source-content"><p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-kurt-cobain-media-image1.png" loading="lazy"> est.1972</p> <p>School of International Languages</p> <p>Kanari 46, Glyka Nera</p> <p>15354 Attica, Greece</p> <p><a href="http://www.lingualand.gr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.lingualand.gr</a></p> <p>tel. +302106659976</p> <h1 id="b1-kurt-cobain">B1+ – KURT COBAIN </h1> <h1 id="vocabulary">Vocabulary</h1> <h1 id="matching"><strong>1. MATCHING</strong> </h1> <h2 id="group-1">Group 1 </h2> <ol type="1"> <li><p>adolescent</p></li> <li><p>admire</p></li> <li><p>influential</p></li> <li><p>sensitive</p></li> <li><p>shape (verb)</p></li> <li><p>extraordinary</p></li> <li><p>face (verb)</p></li> <li><p>creative</p></li> <li><p>fantasy</p></li> <li><p>vivid</p></li> <li><p>adopted</p></li> </ol> <p>A. επηρεάζω / διαμορφώνω<br> B. έφηβος<br> C. θαυμάζω<br> D. υιοθετημένος<br> E. δημιουργικός<br> F. αντιμετωπίζω<br> G. φαντασίωση<br> H. ευαίσθητος<br> I. εξαιρετικός<br> J. ζωντανός (περιγραφή εικόνας/μνήμης)<br> K. επιδραστικός</p> <h2 id="group-2-1222">Group 2 (12–22)</h2> <ol start="12" type="1"> <li><p>imaginary</p></li> <li><p>divorce</p></li> <li><p>separation</p></li> <li><p>withdrawn</p></li> <li><p>emotion</p></li> <li><p>pour out</p></li> <li><p>prejudice</p></li> <li><p>complicated</p></li> <li><p>recognize</p></li> <li><p>overnight</p></li> <li><p>focus</p></li> </ol> <p>A. διάσπαση / χωρισμός<br> B. φανταστικός<br> C. προκατάληψη<br> D. εστιάζω<br> E. περίπλοκος<br> F. συναισθήματα<br> G. διαζύγιο<br> H. αποσύρομαι<br> I. αναγνωρίζω<br> J. ξαφνικά / από τη μια μέρα στην άλλη<br> K. εκφράζω έντονα</p> <h2 id="group-3-2333">Group 3 (23–33)</h2> <ol start="23" type="1"> <li><p>long-lasting</p></li> <li><p>increasingly</p></li> <li><p>addiction</p></li> <li><p>burden</p></li> <li><p>reminder</p></li> <li><p>memorize</p></li> <li><p>defend</p></li> <li><p>recognition</p></li> <li><p>inspiration</p></li> <li><p>legacy</p></li> <li><p>awareness</p></li> </ol> <p>A. κληρονομιά<br> B. έμπνευση<br> C. μακροχρόνιος<br> D. εξάρτηση<br> E. βάρος<br> F. υπερασπίζομαι<br> G. αναγνώριση<br> H. υπενθύμιση<br> I. αυξανόμενα<br> J. απομνημονεύω<br> K. ευαισθητοποίηση</p> <h1 id="fill-in-the-gaps--use-the-words-in-the-appropriate-gap-in-the-correct-form."><strong>2. FILL IN THE GAPS- Use the words in the appropriate gap in the correct form.</strong></h1> <h2 id="group-1-1">Group 1 </h2> <p>(adolescent – admire – influential – sensitive – shape – extraordinary – face – creative – fantasy – vivid – adopted)</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>Many teenagers __________________ artists who speak honestly about emotions.</p></li> <li><p>Kurt Cobain was a(n) _________________ musician with a unique voice.</p></li> <li><p>His experiences helped ________________ his personality and music.</p></li> <li><p>He was a very ______________ person who felt things deeply.</p></li> <li><p>As a(n) ________________, he struggled with identity and belonging.</p></li> <li><p>Nirvana became a(n) ________________ band in the 1990s.</p></li> <li><p>He had a rich ______________ world as a child.</p></li> <li><p>His memories of childhood were very ________________.</p></li> <li><p>He was _______________ by his aunt after she noticed his talent.</p></li> <li><p>He had to ______________ many personal challenges in life.</p></li> <li><p>He was a very ______________ artist who loved drawing and music.</p></li> </ol> <h2 id="group-2">Group 2 </h2> <p>(imaginary – divorce – separation – withdrawn – emotion – pour – prejudice – complicated – recognize – overnight – focus)</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>After his parents’ ______________, his behavior changed.</p></li> <li><p>He became more _______________ and quiet at school.</p></li> <li><p>He often struggled to express his ___________________.</p></li> <li><p>He used music to ______________ out his feelings.</p></li> <li><p>Some students showed _______________ against him.</p></li> <li><p>His family situation was very _______________.</p></li> <li><p>People began to _________________ his talent in music.</p></li> <li><p>Nirvana became famous almost __________________.</p></li> <li><p>He tried to _______________ on his art instead of fame.</p></li> <li><p>His __________________ from his dad affected him deeply.</p></li> <li><p>He had a(n) _______________ world which was unreal.</p></li> </ol> <h2 id="group-3-2333-1">Group 3 (23–33)</h2> <p>(long-lasting – increasingly – addiction – burden – reminder – memorize – defend – recognition – inspiration – legacy – awareness)</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>He suffered from ______________pain for many years.</p></li> <li><p>Fame became an emotional ________________ for him.</p></li> <li><p>His music continues to be a source of _____________ for young people.</p></li> <li><p>Many people ________________ his right to express himself.</p></li> <li><p>There is growing _______________ about mental health today.</p></li> <li><p>His influence became ________________ important over time.</p></li> <li><p>Kurt’s music gave ___________________ to emotions that were usually hidden.</p></li> <li><p>His songs are a(n) _________________ of emotional honesty.</p></li> <li><p>Some people still __________________ lyrics from Nirvana songs.</p></li> <li><p>He struggled with _________________ during his life.</p></li> <li><p>His artistic _______________________ continues after his death.</p></li> </ol> <h1 id="multiple-choice-ecce-style-33-items"><strong>3. MULTIPLE CHOICE (ECCE STYLE – 33 ITEMS)</strong></h1> <ol type="1"> <li><p>Kurt was a very ______ teenager who felt things deeply.<br> A. sensitive B. ordinary C. careless D. formal</p></li> <li><p>Many students learned to ______ his music.<br> A. admire B. ignore C. avoid D. repair</p></li> <li><p>His work became very ______ in modern rock music.<br> A. hidden B. influential C. boring D. temporary</p></li> <li><p>He had an ______ talent for music and art.<br> A. ordinary B. extraordinary C. weak D. random</p></li> <li><p>He often had to ______ difficult situations in life.<br> A. create B. face C. build D. open</p></li> <li><p>Kurt was a very ______ person who liked drawing.<br> A. creative B. passive C. silent D. careless</p></li> <li><p>He lived in a rich ______ world as a child.<br> A. fantasy B. reality C. schedule D. system</p></li> <li><p>His imagination was very ______.<br> A. invisible B. vivid C. slow D. unclear</p></li> <li><p>He was ______ by relatives who supported his talent.<br> A. rejected B. adopted C. forgotten D. ignored</p></li> <li><p>His stories were often ______ rather than real.<br> A. imaginary B. factual C. logical D. official</p></li> <li><p>His parents’ ______ affected him emotionally.<br> A. competition B. divorce C. success D. travel</p></li> <li><p>After their ______, life changed for him.<br> A. separation B. celebration C. improvement D. arrangement</p></li> <li><p>He became more ______ because of his childhood problems.<br> A. withdrawn B. active C. confident D. outgoing</p></li> <li><p>He struggled to express his ______.<br> A. emotions B. arguments C. instructions D. documents</p></li> <li><p>He used music to ______ his feelings.<br> A. pour B. store C. hide D. stop</p></li> <li><p>He experienced ______ in school from others.<br> A. prejudice B. support C. friendship D. equality</p></li> <li><p>His life was sometimes very ______.<br> A. simple B. complicated C. quiet D. empty</p></li> <li><p>People began to ______ his talent early.<br> A. ignore B. recognize C. destroy D. forget</p></li> <li><p>Nirvana became popular almost ______.<br> A. slowly B. overnight C. rarely D. carefully</p></li> <li><p>He tried to ______ on music instead of fame.<br> A. focus B. depend C. stop D. change</p></li> <li><p>He suffered from ______ pain for years.<br> A. short-term B. long-lasting C. minor D. accidental</p></li> <li><p>Fame became ______ difficult for him.<br> A. increasingly B. suddenly C. completely D. rarely</p></li> <li><p>He struggled with ______ during his life.<br> A. inspiration B. addiction C. success D. memory</p></li> <li><p>Fame was a heavy ______ for him.<br> A. reward B. burden C. gift D. choice</p></li> <li><p>His life is a ______ to think about mental health.<br> A. reminder B. story C. joke D. habit</p></li> <li><p>Many students can still ______ Nirvana lyrics.<br> A. memorize B. delete C. invent D. avoid</p></li> <li><p>He tried to ______ others who were treated unfairly.<br> A. defend B. attack C. ignore D. control</p></li> <li><p>He gained public ______ as a musician.<br> A. recognition B. confusion C. silence D. distance</p></li> <li><p>His music remains a source of ______.<br> A. inspiration B. distraction C. boredom D. restriction</p></li> <li><p>His ______ continues after his death.<br> A. legacy B. failure C. argument D. habit</p></li> <li><p>There is more ______ about mental health today.<br> A. awareness B. distance C. pressure D. silence</p></li> <li><p>His influence became ______ important over time.<br> A. increasingly B. suddenly C. rarely D. weakly</p></li> <li><p>He was an ______ artist in rock history.<br> A. unimportant B. influential C. hidden D. forgotten</p></li> </ol> <h1 id="kurt-cobain-the-boy-behind-the-music"> Kurt Cobain: The Boy Behind the Music</h1> <p>In the early 1990s, millions of adolescents around the world admired Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of the rock band Nirvana. His powerful songs, honest lyrics and unique voice helped change modern rock music and made him one of the most influential artists of his generation. However, behind the success was a shy and sensitive young man whose life was very different from what many people imagined. Why did so many young people connect with his music? And how did the experiences of his childhood shape both his extraordinary talent and the difficult life he later faced? To answer these questions, we first need to understand the boy he once was.</p> <p>As a young child growing up in Aberdeen, Washington, Kurt was cheerful, energetic and extremely creative. He loved drawing, singing and making up stories, and his family quickly realised that he had a vivid imagination. One of his favourite fantasies was that he had come from another planet and had been adopted by a human family. Although it sounds unusual, this imaginary world helped him express a feeling that would stay with him for many years—the feeling that he didn’t truly belong. When Kurt was only seven years old, however, his parents divorced. The separation deeply affected him. Friends and relatives noticed that the outgoing little boy became much quieter and more withdrawn. Instead of talking openly about his emotions, Kurt poured them into his drawings, poems and songs, discovering that art could express what words sometimes could not.</p> <p>As Kurt grew older, life became even more complicated. At school, he was often bullied because he preferred art and music to sports and because he stood up for classmates who were treated unfairly. Rather than trying to fit in, he questioned other people’s opinions and refused to accept prejudice. Around the same time, he also developed back problems that caused him pain for years. Despite these challenges, Kurt never stopped creating. He filled notebooks with drawings, wrote song lyrics and spent countless hours playing the guitar. His aunt, who recognised his talent from an early age, encouraged him to keep practising. Gradually, music became much more than a hobby. It became the way he understood himself and shared emotions that he found difficult to express in everyday life.</p> <p>In the late 1980s, Kurt formed the band Nirvana with bassist Krist Novoselic and later drummer Dave Grohl. Everything changed in 1991 when the band’s album <em>Nevermind</em> became an international success. Songs such as <em>Smells Like Teen Spirit</em> turned Nirvana into one of the biggest rock bands in the world almost overnight. Teenagers especially connected with Kurt’s honest lyrics because they expressed feelings of loneliness, frustration and uncertainty that many young people found difficult to describe themselves. However, while millions admired him, Kurt never felt comfortable being a celebrity. He disliked the attention that came with fame and believed that people sometimes focused more on his image than on his music. Although he appreciated the support of his fans, the pressure of constant interviews, concerts and public expectations became increasingly difficult for him to handle.</p> <p>As the years passed, Kurt found it increasingly difficult to cope with the pressures of fame. He also struggled with long-lasting physical pain, addiction and mental health problems, while a family history of substance dependence may have made these challenges even harder to overcome. Although he continued to write music that inspired millions of people, the emotional burden he carried became overwhelming. In April 1994, at the age of 27, Kurt Cobain died by suicide, shocking fans around the world. His death was a tragic reminder of how complex mental health and addiction can be, even for people who appear successful. Today, however, Kurt is remembered not only for the way his life ended but also for the honesty, creativity and compassion he brought to his music. More than thirty years later, his songs continue to remind people that expressing emotions is a sign of strength and that asking for help during difficult times is one of the bravest decisions anyone can make.</p> <p><strong>1. What made Kurt Cobain especially popular in the early 1990s?</strong><br> A. His songs reflected feelings many teenagers experienced but couldn’t easily express<br> B. He often appeared in films and television shows outside of music<br> C. He was known for writing songs mainly about political events</p> <p><strong>2. Why did many young people relate strongly to Nirvana’s music?</strong><br> A. The lyrics were simple and easy to memorize for school use<br> B. The songs expressed emotions such as confusion and loneliness<br> C. The band often performed at schools and universities</p> <p><strong>3. How did Kurt change after his parents’ divorce?</strong><br> A. He became more outgoing and focused on sports<br> B. He became introverted and more emotionally reserved<br> C. He moved to a different city and changed schools immediately</p> <p><strong>4. What does the phrase “he didn’t truly belong” suggest about Kurt’s childhood feelings?</strong><br> A. He often felt different from other children around him<br> B. He preferred living alone rather than with his family<br> C. He believed he was better than the other children</p> <p><strong>5. How did Kurt usually express his emotions as a young person?</strong><br> A. By talking openly to teachers and friends<br> B. By writing songs, drawing and creating art<br> C. By keeping diaries that he never shared with anyone</p> <p><strong>6. Why did Kurt have difficulties at school as a teenager?</strong><br> A. He often disagreed with teachers about academic subjects<br> B. He struggled to complete homework on time<br> C. He was bullied for his interests and for defending others</p> <p><strong>7. What was his aunt’s role in his early life?</strong><br> A. She encouraged him to develop his interest in music<br> B. She taught him how to play professional guitar techniques<br> C. She arranged for him to join a famous local band</p> <p><strong>8. How did Kurt feel about fame and success?</strong><br> A. He enjoyed the attention and wanted more public recognition<br> B. He was uncomfortable with being treated as a celebrity<br> C. He believed fame would solve his personal problems</p> <p><strong>9. Which difficulties affected Kurt in his adult life?</strong><br> A. Financial problems and lack of musical inspiration<br> B. Physical pain, addiction and mental health struggles<br> C. Conflicts with band members over musical direction</p> <p><strong>10. What is the main idea of the final paragraph?</strong><br> A. Kurt’s music became less popular after his death<br> B. Kurt’s life shows the importance of fame in modern society<br> C. His legacy includes both his music and a message about emotional awareness</p> </div><div class="lesson-actions"><button class="check-btn" type="button">Check my work</button><button class="reset-btn" type="button">Reset lesson</button><output class="score" aria-live="polite"></output></div></section> <section class="lesson" id="lesson-persepolis" data-lesson="persepolis" hidden><div class="lesson-toolbar"><button class="back-btn" type="button">← All lessons</button><div class="lesson-count">Lesson 3 of 9</div></div><header class="lesson-header"><span>B1+ Reading Comprehension</span><h1>Persepolis</h1><p>Identity, freedom and growing up through political change</p></header><div class="source-content"><p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-persepolis-media-image1.png" loading="lazy"> est.1972</p> <p>School of International Languages</p> <p>Kanari 46, Glyka Nera</p> <p>15354 Attica, Greece</p> <p><a href="http://www.lingualand.gr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.lingualand.gr</a></p> <p>tel. +302106659976</p> <h1 id="b1-persepolis"> B1+ – <em>Persepolis</em></h1> <h1 id="vocabulary">VOCABULARY</h1> <p><strong>Exercise 1 – Matching</strong></p> <p><strong>Group A</strong></p> <p>Match the words with their Greek meanings.</p> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 34%"> <col style="width: 4%"> <col style="width: 60%"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th><strong>Words</strong></th> <th></th> <th><strong>Meanings</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>1. memoir</td> <td>a.</td> <td>επανάσταση</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>2. revolution</td> <td>b.</td> <td>περίεργος</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>3. curious</td> <td>c.</td> <td>ανεξάρτητος</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>4. fair</td> <td>d.</td> <td>ψυχαγωγία</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>5. independent</td> <td>e.</td> <td>δίκαιος</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>6. government</td> <td>f.</td> <td>περιορισμένος</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>7. entertainment</td> <td>g.</td> <td>απομνημόνευμα</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>8. limited</td> <td>h.</td> <td>όλο και περισσότερο</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>9. increasingly</td> <td>i.</td> <td>κυβέρνηση</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>10. rebellious</td> <td>j.</td> <td>επαναστατικός / ανυπάκουος</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Group B</strong></p> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 33%"> <col style="width: 5%"> <col style="width: 61%"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th><strong>Words</strong></th> <th></th> <th><strong>Meanings</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>1. band</td> <td>a.</td> <td>κατάσταση</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>2. challenge (v.)</td> <td>b.</td> <td>αβεβαιότητα</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>3. distraction</td> <td>c.</td> <td>περισπασμός</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>4. constant</td> <td>d.</td> <td>ξένος / άτομο που δεν ανήκει</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>5. uncertainty</td> <td>e.</td> <td>μουσικό συγκρότημα</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>6. situation</td> <td>f.</td> <td>αμφισβητώ / προκαλώ</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>7. outsider</td> <td>g.</td> <td>διχασμένος</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>8. torn</td> <td>h.</td> <td>συνεχής</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>9. identity</td> <td>i.</td> <td>στο εξωτερικό</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>10. abroad</td> <td>j.</td> <td>ταυτότητα</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Group C</strong></p> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 39%"> <col style="width: 6%"> <col style="width: 54%"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th><strong>Words</strong></th> <th></th> <th><strong>Meanings</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>1. inner</td> <td>a.</td> <td>υπάκουος</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>2. conflict</td> <td>b.</td> <td>εσωτερικός</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>3. shape (v.)</td> <td>c.</td> <td>σύγκρουση</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>4. belonging</td> <td>d.</td> <td>υποτροφία</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>5. fictional</td> <td>e.</td> <td>αίσθηση του ανήκειν</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>6. restricted</td> <td>f.</td> <td>μυθιστορηματικός</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>7. roles</td> <td>g.</td> <td>διαμορφώνω</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>8. obedient</td> <td>h.</td> <td>περιορισμένος</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>9. question (v.)</td> <td>i.</td> <td>ρόλοι</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>10. scholarship</td> <td>j.</td> <td>αμφισβητώ / ρωτώ</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps</strong></p> <p><strong>Group A</strong></p> <p><strong>Words:</strong> revolution, fair, curious, independent, limited, government, increasingly, memoir rebellious, entertainment</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p><em>Persepolis</em> is a ______________ about Marjane Satrapi’s own life.</p></li> <li><p>After the __________________, many social rules in Iran changed.</p></li> <li><p>Marjane was a ______________ child who always wanted to know more.</p></li> <li><p>She felt that many of the new rules were not _______________.</p></li> <li><p>Her parents wanted her to become an _______________ thinker.</p></li> <li><p>The _______________ controlled many parts of everyday life.</p></li> <li><p>Music and books were important forms of ______________ for young people.</p></li> <li><p>Women’s choices became more __________________ under the new regime.</p></li> <li><p>As she grew older, Marjane became __________ more outspoken.</p></li> <li><p>Her teachers saw her as difficult because she was often __________.</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>Group B</strong></p> <p><strong>Words:</strong> distraction, band, constant, challenge, uncertainty, situation, abroad, torn, identity, outsider</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>Marjane secretly listened to a rock __________________.</p></li> <li><p>She was not afraid to ___________________ teachers and authority.</p></li> <li><p>Music became a welcome _______________ from the stress of war.</p></li> <li><p>Fear was a _________________ part of life during the conflict.</p></li> <li><p>The future was full of _________________ because nobody knew what would happen next.</p></li> <li><p>Her parents faced a difficult _________________ when deciding whether she should leave Iran.</p></li> <li><p>In Europe, Marjane often felt like an _____________________.</p></li> <li><p>She was emotionally _________________ between two cultures.</p></li> <li><p>Living in another country made her think deeply about her _______________.</p></li> <li><p>She studied _____________________ for a period of her life.</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>Group C</strong></p> <p><strong>Words:</strong> question, shape, inner, fictional, restricted, roles, obedient, scholarship, conflict, belonging</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>Marjane experienced an _______________ struggle about who she really was.</p></li> <li><p>The story shows both political and personal _________________.</p></li> <li><p>Her experiences helped ________________ the person she became.</p></li> <li><p>One of the book’s main themes is the search for __________________.</p></li> <li><p>Although the book includes dramatic scenes, it is not ________________.</p></li> <li><p>Students had to follow __________________ rules at school.</p></li> <li><p>Men and women were expected to follow traditional _____________ in society.</p></li> <li><p>Marjane was not a(n) _______________ child who accepted everything quietly.</p></li> <li><p>She liked to ________________ ideas instead of simply accepting them.</p></li> <li><p>A _________________ can help a student study without paying full fees.</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice (30 Questions)</strong></p> <p><strong>Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.</strong></p> <ol type="1"> <li><p><em>Persepolis</em> is a __________, so it tells the true story of the author’s life.<br> A. memoir<br> B. scholarship<br> C. conflict<br> D. band</p></li> <li><p>The Islamic __________ changed life in Iran dramatically.<br> A. identity<br> B. entertainment<br> C. belonging<br> D. revolution</p></li> <li><p>Marjane was a very __________ child who constantly asked questions.<br> A. restricted<br> B. curious<br> C. obedient<br> D. fictional</p></li> <li><p>She did not believe the rules were __________ to everyone.<br> A. abroad<br> B. torn<br> C. fair<br> D. constant</p></li> <li><p>Her parents wanted her to grow into an __________ young woman.<br> A. limited<br> B. independent<br> C. rebellious<br> D. inner</p></li> <li><p>The __________ made new laws about clothing and behaviour.<br> A. government<br> B. band<br> C. memoir<br> D. distraction</p></li> <li><p>Music was an important form of __________ for teenagers.<br> A. uncertainty<br> B. conflict<br> C. scholarship<br> D. entertainment</p></li> <li><p>Personal freedom became more __________ after the revolution.<br> A. limited<br> B. constant<br> C. fictional<br> D. curious</p></li> <li><p>Marjane became __________ rebellious as she got older.<br> A. increasingly<br> B. fair<br> C. obedient<br> D. abroad</p></li> <li><p>Her attitude at school was often seen as __________.<br> A. rebellious<br> B. memoir<br> C. belonging<br> D. situation</p></li> <li><p>She secretly listened to her favourite rock __________.<br> A. government<br> B. shape<br> C. role<br> D. band</p></li> <li><p>Marjane was willing to __________ teachers when she thought they were wrong.<br> A. belong<br> B. challenge<br> C. entertain<br> D. restrict</p></li> <li><p>Music provided a welcome __________ from the fear of war.<br> A. identity<br> B. distraction<br> C. question<br> D. scholarship</p></li> <li><p>The sound of air-raid sirens became a __________ part of daily life.<br> A. fictional<br> B. torn<br> C. constant<br> D. fair</p></li> <li><p>The future was full of __________ during the war years.<br> A. uncertainty<br> B. entertainment<br> C. memoir<br> D. belonging</p></li> <li><p>Her parents were in a difficult __________ when they had to decide her future.<br> A. band<br> B. situation<br> C. conflict<br> D. role</p></li> <li><p>In Europe, Marjane often felt like an __________.<br> A. outsider<br> B. identity<br> C. government<br> D. revolution</p></li> <li><p>She felt emotionally __________ between two different cultures.<br> A. curious<br> B. rebellious<br> C. torn<br> D. restricted</p></li> <li><p>Her time abroad made her think about her national and personal __________.<br> A. entertainment<br> B. memoir<br> C. shape<br> D. identity</p></li> <li><p>She was sent __________ to continue her studies and stay safe.<br> A. fair<br> B. abroad<br> C. limited<br> D. obedient</p></li> <li><p>Marjane experienced an __________ struggle as she tried to understand herself.<br> A. fictional<br> B. inner<br> C. constant<br> D. rebellious</p></li> <li><p>The book describes both political and personal __________.<br> A. belonging<br> B. challenge<br> C. conflict<br> D. distraction</p></li> <li><p>Her experiences helped __________ the adult she later became.<br> A. shape<br> B. question<br> C. restrict<br> D. challenge</p></li> <li><p>One of the book’s main themes is the need for __________.<br> A. revolution<br> B. band<br> C. belonging<br> D. scholarship</p></li> <li><p>Although it uses drawings, the story is not __________.<br> A. constant<br> B. fair<br> C. fictional<br> D. torn</p></li> <li><p>Students in Iran experienced __________ freedom at school.<br> A. independent<br> B. restricted<br> C. rebellious<br> D. increasingly</p></li> <li><p>Society expected men and women to follow traditional __________.<br> A. roles<br> B. distractions<br> C. memoirs<br> D. situations</p></li> <li><p>Marjane was not the type of person to stay quiet and __________.<br> A. curious<br> B. abroad<br> C. obedient<br> D. uncertain</p></li> <li><p>She liked to __________ ideas instead of accepting them immediately.<br> A. question<br> B. shape<br> C. entertain<br> D. belong</p></li> <li><p>A __________ can help a student pay for studies at a university.<br> A. conflict<br> B. scholarship<br> C. role<br> D. band</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>Reading Comprehension</strong></p> <p><strong>Persepolis- <em>A Girl Who Refuses to Stay Silent</em></strong></p> <p>Imagine waking up one day and discovering that the rules of your life have completely changed. That is what happens to Marjane Satrapi, the author of <em>Persepolis</em>, a graphic memoir based on her childhood in Iran during a time of political revolution and war.</p> <p>Marjane grows up in Tehran in a warm, educated family that encourages her to think for herself. She is curious, intelligent, and often questions what adults tell her, especially when things do not seem fair. Her parents support her independent thinking, even though they know it can be risky.</p> <p>After the Islamic Revolution in 1979, life in Iran becomes much stricter. The government introduces new rules that control clothing, entertainment, and even personal behavior. For teenagers like Marjane, everyday life suddenly feels limited and closely controlled.</p> <p>As she enters her teenage years, Marjane becomes increasingly rebellious. She secretly listens to banned music, challenges authority at school, and speaks out against unfair rules. At the same time, the war between Iran and Iraq brings fear, destruction, and constant uncertainty into her life.</p> <p>Because of the dangerous situation, her parents decide to send her to Europe for her safety. There, she experiences a very different world—one with freedom, but also emotional distance and loneliness. Although she enjoys her independence, she often feels like an outsider.</p> <p>When she later returns to Iran, she realizes she no longer fully belongs there either. She feels torn between two identities: the culture she grew up in and the freedom she experienced abroad. This inner conflict becomes central to her story.</p> <p><em>Persepolis</em> shows how political events can shape not only history, but also a young person’s identity, choices, and sense of belonging.</p> <p><strong>Multiple Choice Questions</strong></p> <p><strong>1. The memoir mainly focuses on:</strong><br> A. a girl’s experiences during political change and war in Iran<br> B. the history of ancient Iranian kings<br> C. a journey across different continents for tourism<br> D. a fictional superhero adventure story</p> <p><strong>2. What is true about Marjane’s upbringing before the revolution?</strong><br> A. She grows up without family support<br> B. She is raised in a strict traditional household<br> C. She is encouraged to think independently<br> D. She is not allowed to go to school</p> <p><strong>3. After the revolution, daily life in Iran becomes:</strong><br> A. more relaxed and open<br> B. heavily restricted by new rules<br> C. focused on international travel<br> D. completely unchanged</p> <p><strong>4. Marjane’s behavior during her teenage years is best described as:</strong><br> A. obedient and quiet<br> B. uninterested in politics<br> C. rebellious and questioning<br> D. focused only on sports</p> <p><strong>5. One reason Marjane is sent to Europe is because:</strong><br> A. she wants to become a teacher<br> B. her parents want her to be safe<br> C. she wins a scholarship<br> D. she is asked to represent her school</p> <p><strong>6. In Europe, Marjane mainly struggles with:</strong><br> A. lack of food and shelter<br> B. language exams<br> C. feeling isolated and out of place<br> D. strict political control</p> <p><strong>7. When she returns to Iran, Marjane feels that she:</strong><br> A. has become fully accepted everywhere<br> B. has no interest in her past life<br> C. no longer understands school subjects<br> D. does not fully belong in either culture</p> <p><strong>8. A key idea of the memoir is that:</strong><br> A. technology solves most social problems<br> B. personal identity can be shaped by political events<br> C. travel always leads to happiness<br> D. school life is more important than family</p> </div><div class="lesson-actions"><button class="check-btn" type="button">Check my work</button><button class="reset-btn" type="button">Reset lesson</button><output class="score" aria-live="polite"></output></div></section> <section class="lesson" id="lesson-greek-language" data-lesson="greek-language" hidden><div class="lesson-toolbar"><button class="back-btn" type="button">← All lessons</button><div class="lesson-count">Lesson 4 of 9</div></div><header class="lesson-header"><span>B1+ Reading Comprehension</span><h1>The Journey of the Greek Language</h1><p>From Linear B to a living international heritage</p></header><div class="source-content"><p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-greek-language-media-image1.png" loading="lazy"> est.1972</p> <p>School of International Languages</p> <p>Kanari 46, Glyka Nera</p> <p>15354 Attica, Greece</p> <p><a href="http://www.lingualand.gr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.lingualand.gr</a></p> <p>tel. +302106659976</p> <p><strong>The Journey of the Greek Language</strong></p> <p><strong>VOCABULARY EXERCISE 1</strong>– Match the words with their meanings.<br> <br> 1. script a. αποκρυπτογραφώ<br> 2. community b. τελικά</p> <p>3. dialect c. επιρροή<br> 4. preserve d. μετανάστευση<br> 5. Eventually e. κοινότητα<br> 6. influence f. διάλεκτος<br> 7. trade route g. αντικαθιστώ<br> 8. military h. κατάκτηση<br> 9. conquest i. στρατιωτικός<br> 10. homeland j. λόγιος / μελετητής<br> 11. decipher k. γραφή / σύστημα γραφής<br> 12. migration l. διατηρώ<br> 13. diaspora m. διασπορά<br> 14. replace n. εμπορική οδός<br> 15. scholar o. πατρίδα</p> <h1 id="vocabulary-exercise-2">Vocabulary Exercise 2</h1> <h2 id="complete-the-sentences-using-the-words-in-the-box.">Complete the sentences using the words in the box.</h2> <p><strong>script – community – dialect – preserve – eventually – influence – trade route – military – conquest – homeland – decipher – migration – diaspora – replace – scholar</strong></p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>Many members of the Greek __________ still celebrate traditional festivals even though they live far from Greece.</p></li> <li><p>Historians hope that new discoveries will help them __________ ancient inscriptions.</p></li> <li><p>A famous __________ spent most of his life studying the languages of the ancient world.</p></li> <li><p>The city’s location on an important __________ helped it become wealthy.</p></li> <li><p>Scientists worked on the problem for many years and __________ found a solution.</p></li> <li><p>New digital methods may one day __________ traditional paper records.</p></li> <li><p>Large waves of __________ have changed the population of many countries throughout history.</p></li> <li><p>The village has a small Greek-speaking __________ that meets regularly for cultural events.</p></li> <li><p>Alexander’s __________ allowed Greek culture to spread across a vast area.</p></li> <li><p>The symbols belonged to a written __________ that was unknown for centuries.</p></li> <li><p>Although she lives abroad, she still feels strongly connected to her __________.</p></li> <li><p>The local __________ differs slightly from the standard language spoken in the capital.</p></li> <li><p>Museums and libraries work hard to __________ valuable historical documents.</p></li> <li><p>Greek philosophy had a lasting __________ on European thought and education.</p></li> <li><p>The country’s __________ played an important role in protecting its borders.</p></li> </ol> <h1 id="vocabulary-exercise-3---choose-the-correct-answer.">Vocabulary Exercise 3 – Choose the correct answer.</h1> <p><strong>1. Experts hope they can one day ______ the meaning of the symbols on the ancient tablet.</strong></p> <p>a. preserve b. decipher c. replace</p> <p><strong>2. Museums work hard to ______ old documents and objects from the past.</strong></p> <p>a. preserve b. migrate c. conquer</p> <p><strong>3. The city became rich because it was located on an important ______ between Europe and Asia.</strong></p> <p>a. homeland b. dialect c. trade route</p> <p><strong>4. Greek culture had a strong ______ on many countries around the Mediterranean.</strong></p> <p>a. influence b. script c. migration</p> <p><strong>5. People in this village speak a ______ that is slightly different from the standard language.</strong></p> <p>a. community b. dialect c. conquest</p> <p><strong>6. Over time, the old writing system was ______ by a new alphabet.</strong></p> <p>a. deciphered b. influenced c. replaced</p> <p><strong>7. Large numbers of people moved to the city because of ______ from the countryside.</strong></p> <p>a. migration b. military c. scholar</p> <p><strong>8. The university invited a famous ______ to give a talk on ancient history.</strong></p> <p>a. conquest b. scholar c. community</p> <p><strong>9. Although he lives abroad, he still loves his ______ and visits it every summer.</strong></p> <p>a. homeland b. script c. influence</p> <p><strong>10. The king increased the size of his empire through ______.</strong></p> <p>a. dialect b. conquest c. diaspora</p> <p><strong>11. The Greek ______ has created communities in many countries around the world.</strong></p> <p>a. military b. trade route c. diaspora</p> <p><strong>12. The local ______ organizes events for families and young people.</strong></p> <p>a. community b. migration c. conquest</p> <p><strong>13. Linear B was a writing ______ used by the Mycenaean Greeks.</strong></p> <p>a. influence b. script c. homeland</p> <p><strong>14. The country’s ______ helped protect its borders during the war.</strong></p> <p>a. military b. dialect c. scholar</p> <p><strong>15. After many years of research, scientists ______ found the answer.</strong></p> <p>a. eventually b. preserve c. replace</p> <h1 id="the-journey-of-the-greek-language">The Journey of the Greek Language</h1> <p>The Greek language has one of the longest recorded histories of any language in the world. People have been speaking and writing Greek for more than 3,000 years. Over time, the language changed and developed, but it never disappeared.</p> <p>The earliest written form of Greek was called <strong>Mycenaean Greek</strong>. It was written in a script known as <strong>Linear B</strong>. Archaeologists discovered Linear B tablets at ancient sites such as Knossos on the island of Crete and Pylos in southern Greece. These tablets date back to around 1450 BCE. For many years, nobody could understand the symbols of Linear B. In 1952, an English architect named Michael Ventris showed that the script represented an early form of the Greek language.</p> <p>In ancient times, Greek was spoken in a much larger area than it is today. It was used in mainland Greece, the islands of the Aegean Sea, Cyprus, and the western coast of present-day Turkey. Greek-speaking communities were also established in southern Italy and Sicily, along the Black Sea coast, and in parts of modern-day Egypt, Libya, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel. After the conquests of Alexander the Great in the fourth century BCE, Greek became an international language used across much of the eastern Mediterranean and parts of the Near East.</p> <p>Today, Greek is mainly spoken in Greece and Cyprus, where it is an official language. However, some smaller Greek-speaking communities still exist elsewhere. In southern Italy, particularly in parts of Apulia and Calabria, some people speak <strong>Griko</strong>, a dialect that preserves many Greek features and has been spoken there for centuries. Small communities also preserve varieties of <strong>Pontic Greek</strong>, a dialect that originated around the Black Sea. In addition, Greek-speaking communities can be found in countries such as Australia, the United States, Canada, and Germany as a result of migration.</p> <p>The Greek language also played an important role in solving one of history’s greatest mysteries. In 1799, the Rosetta Stone was discovered in Egypt. The stone contained the same text written in three different scripts, including Ancient Greek. Because scholars could read Greek, they were able to compare the texts and eventually understand Egyptian hieroglyphs. As a result, Greek helped unlock the secrets of ancient Egypt.</p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-greek-language-media-image2.png" loading="lazy"></p> <h1 id="reading-comprehension-ecce-style---choose-the-best-answer.">Reading Comprehension (ECCE Style) – Choose the best answer.</h1> <p><strong>1. What is the article mainly about?</strong></p> <p>A. The history and influence of the Greek language<br> B. The life of Michael Ventris<br> C. The discovery of the Rosetta Stone<br> D. Ancient trade routes in the Mediterranean</p> <p><strong>2. Which statement is true about Linear B?</strong></p> <p>A. It was first used in Egypt.<br> B. It is a modern form of Greek writing.<br> C. It was the script used to write the earliest known Greek.<br> D. It replaced the Greek alphabet.</p> <p><strong>3. According to the article, Greek spread to many regions because of</strong></p> <p>A. a series of military conquests and colonies.<br> B. the invention of the Rosetta Stone.<br> C. migration from southern Italy.<br> D. the work of Michael Ventris.</p> <p><strong>4. What does the article suggest about the Greek language today?</strong></p> <p>A. It is spoken only in Greece.<br> B. It has completely changed since ancient times.<br> C. It survives only in historical documents.<br> D. It continues to be spoken both in its homeland and in other communities.</p> <p><strong>5. The word “preserves” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to</strong></p> <p>A. discovers<br> B. protects<br> C. creates<br> D. borrows</p> <p><strong>6. Why does the writer mention Griko and Pontic Greek?</strong></p> <p>A. To show that some forms of Greek have survived outside Greece.<br> B. To explain how Linear B was deciphered.<br> C. To compare Greek with Egyptian.<br> D. To describe the effects of migration to Cyprus.</p> <p><strong>7. What role did Ancient Greek play in the study of Egyptian hieroglyphs?</strong></p> <p>A. It replaced hieroglyphs as Egypt’s official language.<br> B. It was used to write the Rosetta Stone before hieroglyphs.<br> C. It provided a text that scholars could understand and compare with the Egyptian writing.<br> D. It helped Michael Ventris decipher Linear B.</p> <p><strong>8. Which of the following can be inferred from the article?</strong></p> <p>A. Greek was once spoken in fewer places than it is today.<br> B. The Greek language disappeared for several centuries.<br> C. Ancient Greek and Modern Greek are exactly the same.<br> D. Greek has remained important throughout different periods of history.</p> </div><div class="lesson-actions"><button class="check-btn" type="button">Check my work</button><button class="reset-btn" type="button">Reset lesson</button><output class="score" aria-live="polite"></output></div></section> <section class="lesson" id="lesson-frida-kahlo" data-lesson="frida-kahlo" hidden><div class="lesson-toolbar"><button class="back-btn" type="button">← All lessons</button><div class="lesson-count">Lesson 5 of 9</div></div><header class="lesson-header"><span>B1+ Reading Comprehension</span><h1>Frida Kahlo</h1><p>Painting her own reality</p></header><div class="source-content"><p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-frida-kahlo-media-image1.png" loading="lazy"> est.1972</p> <p>School of International Languages</p> <p>Kanari 46, Glyka Nera</p> <p>15354 Attica, Greece</p> <p><a href="http://www.lingualand.gr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.lingualand.gr</a></p> <p>tel. +302106659976</p> <h1 id="b1-frida-kahlo">B1+ – Frida Kahlo</h1> <h1 id="before-you-read">BEFORE YOU READ</h1> <h2 id="exercise-a-match-the-words-with-their-meanings.">Exercise A – Match the words with their meanings.</h2> <h3 id="culture-identity"><strong>Culture & Identity</strong></h3> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 95%"> <col style="width: 4%"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th>1. indigenous</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>2. heritage</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>3. multicultural</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>4. identity</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>5. folklore</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>6. influence (n.)</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>A.</strong> traditional stories, customs and beliefs of a country</p> <p><strong>B.</strong> the effect that a person or thing has on someone or something</p> <p><strong>C.</strong> belonging to the original people of a place</p> <p><strong>D.</strong> having many different cultures</p> <p><strong>E.</strong> the traditions, history and values passed from one generation to another</p> <p><strong>F.</strong> the qualities and beliefs that make a person who they are</p> <h3 id="art-creativity"><strong>Art & Creativity</strong></h3> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 94%"> <col style="width: 5%"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th>7. inspire</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>8. mural</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>9. muralist</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>10. easel</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>11. transform</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>12. reflect</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>A.</strong> to completely change something</p> <p><strong>B.</strong> to encourage someone to create or achieve something</p> <p><strong>C.</strong> a large painting on a wall</p> <p><strong>D.</strong> to show or express</p> <p><strong>E.</strong> a person who paints murals</p> <p><strong>F.</strong> a wooden stand used to support a painting</p> <p><strong>Pain & Medicine</strong></p> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 95%"> <col style="width: 4%"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th>13. recovery</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>14. physical</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>15. split open</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>16. blood vessel</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>17. bleed</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>18. miscarriage</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>A.</strong> the loss of a baby before birth</p> <p><strong>B.</strong> to lose blood</p> <p><strong>C.</strong> the process of becoming healthy again</p> <p><strong>D.</strong> relating to the body</p> <p><strong>E.</strong> a tube that carries blood around the body</p> <p><strong>F.</strong> to break into two parts</p> <h3 id="feelings-character"><strong>Feelings & Character</strong></h3> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 95%"> <col style="width: 4%"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th>19. fragile</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>20. determination</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>21. suffering</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>22. endurance</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>23. resilience</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>24. vulnerability</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>A.</strong> the ability to continue despite difficulties</p> <p><strong>B.</strong> pain or hardship</p> <p><strong>C.</strong> the quality of being open to being hurt emotionally or physically</p> <p><strong>D.</strong> easily damaged or broken</p> <p><strong>E.</strong> the ability to recover from difficult situations</p> <p><strong>F.</strong> the decision to keep trying until you succeed</p> <h3 id="re-words"> <strong>Re-Words</strong></h3> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 95%"> <col style="width: 4%"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th>25. represent</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>26. reflect</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>27. remarkable</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>28. remain</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>29. reveal</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>30. resilience</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>A.</strong> to continue to be</p> <p><strong>B.</strong> unusual or surprising in a positive way</p> <p><strong>C.</strong> to show or express</p> <p><strong>D.</strong> the ability to recover from difficulties</p> <p><strong>E.</strong> to show something that was hidden</p> <p><strong>F.</strong> to stand for or symbolize</p> <h3 id="life-challenges"><strong>Life & Challenges</strong></h3> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 94%"> <col style="width: 5%"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th>31. equipment</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>32. medical</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>33. aspect</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>34. strike (v.)</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>35. exist</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>36. defeat (v.)</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>A.</strong> to hit suddenly</p> <p><strong>B.</strong> one part of something</p> <p><strong>C.</strong> relating to medicine</p> <p><strong>D.</strong> tools or objects needed for a particular activity</p> <p><strong>E.</strong> to overcome or win against</p> <p><strong>F.</strong> to be real or to live</p> <h1 id="before-you-read-1"><strong>BEFORE YOU READ</strong></h1> <h2 id="exercise-2-complete-the-sentences-using-the-correct-word-from-the-box.">Exercise 2 – Complete the sentences using the correct word from the box.</h2> <h3 id="group-a-background-major-events">Group A – Background & Major Events</h3> <p><strong>Word Box</strong></p> <p>indigenous • heritage • multicultural • identity • folklore • influence • inspire • muralist • easel</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>Frida’s __________ included both German and Mexican traditions.</p></li> <li><p>Growing up in a(n) __________ family helped shape Frida’s artistic style.</p></li> <li><p>Mexican __________ often appeared in her paintings through traditional clothes, animals and symbols.</p></li> <li><p>Frida developed a strong sense of __________, which can be seen in many of her self-portraits.</p></li> <li><p>Her father’s work as a photographer had a great __________ on her artistic development.</p></li> <li><p>Diego Rivera was a famous __________ whose large paintings decorated public buildings.</p></li> <li><p>During her recovery, Frida painted with the help of a(n) __________ specially designed for her bed.</p></li> <li><p>Frida’s paintings continue to __________ artists and visitors around the world.</p></li> <li><p>Many of Frida’s paintings celebrate Mexico’s __________ cultures and traditions.</p></li> </ol> <h3 id="group-b-paintings-emotions">Group B – Paintings & Emotions</h3> <p><strong>Word Box</strong></p> <p>recovery • split open • blood vessel • determination• bleed • physical • miscarriage • transform • reveal</p> <ol start="10" type="1"> <li><p>After the accident, Frida’s long __________ lasted for many months.</p></li> <li><p>The bus accident caused serious __________ injuries that affected her for the rest of her life.</p></li> <li><p>In <em>The Broken Column</em>, Frida’s body appears to __________, showing the damage to her spine.</p></li> <li><p>The thorn necklace causes her neck to __________.</p></li> <li><p>In <em>The Two Fridas</em>, a(n) __________ connects the hearts of the two women.</p></li> <li><p><em>Henry Ford Hospital</em> was inspired by the __________ Frida suffered in 1932.</p></li> <li><p>Despite years of pain, Frida showed great __________ and continued painting.</p></li> <li><p>Frida managed to __________ her suffering into powerful works of art.</p></li> <li><p>Rather than hiding her emotions, Frida chose to __________ them through her paintings.</p></li> </ol> <h1 id="exercise-3-choose-the-correct-answer-a-b-or-c."><strong>Exercise 3 – Choose the correct answer (a, b or c).</strong></h1> <ol type="1"> <li><p>Frida’s Mexican __________ can be seen in many of her paintings.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. heritage</p> <p>b. equipment</p> <p>c. endurance</p> <ol start="2" type="1"> <li><p>Growing up in a __________ family influenced Frida’s artistic identity.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. remarkable</p> <p>b. multicultural</p> <p>c. medical</p> <ol start="3" type="1"> <li><p>Diego Rivera was a famous __________.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. mural</p> <p>b. muralist</p> <p>c. influence</p> <ol start="4" type="1"> <li><p>During her long __________, Frida began painting in bed.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. resilience</p> <p>b. recovery</p> <p>c. vulnerability</p> <ol start="5" type="1"> <li><p>The accident caused serious __________ injuries.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. physical</p> <p>b. remarkable</p> <p>c. indigenous</p> <ol start="6" type="1"> <li><p>Frida used art to __________ her painful experiences into something meaningful.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. reveal</p> <p>b. transform</p> <p>c. remain</p> <ol start="7" type="1"> <li><p>The broken column __________ the damage to her spine.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. exists</p> <p>b. reflects</p> <p>c. represents</p> <ol start="8" type="1"> <li><p>Despite years of pain, Frida showed great __________.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. determination</p> <p>b. folklore</p> <p>c. aspect</p> <ol start="9" type="1"> <li><p>In one painting, her body appears to __________.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. bleed</p> <p>b. split open</p> <p>c. strike</p> <ol start="10" type="1"> <li><p>Her paintings continue to __________ people around the world.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. inspire</p> <p>b. defeat</p> <p>c. exist</p> <ol start="11" type="1"> <li><p>The thorn necklace makes her neck __________.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. reveal</p> <p>b. remain</p> <p>c. bleed</p> <ol start="12" type="1"> <li><p>A(n) __________ carries blood around the body.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. blood vessel</p> <p>b. mural</p> <p>c. heritage</p> <ol start="13" type="1"> <li><p>The two women in <em>The Two Fridas</em> __________ different sides of Frida’s personality.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. reflect</p> <p>b. represent</p> <p>c. inspire</p> <ol start="14" type="1"> <li><p>Frida’s paintings often __________ her deepest emotions.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. defeat</p> <p>b. reveal</p> <p>c. strike</p> <ol start="15" type="1"> <li><p>Although she experienced great suffering, Frida remained __________.</p></li> </ol> <p>a. fragile</p> <p>b. remarkable</p> <p>c. multicultural</p> <ol start="16" type="1"> <li><p>Which word best completes the sentence?</p></li> </ol> <p><em>“Frida’s paintings teach us that people can remain strong because of their…”</em></p> <p>a. equipment</p> <p>b. folklore</p> <p>c. resilience</p> <h2 id="reading-frida-kahlo"><strong>READING-FRIDA KAHLO</strong></h2> <h2 id="painting-her-own-reality"><em><strong>Painting Her Own Reality</strong></em></h2> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-frida-kahlo-media-image3.jpeg" loading="lazy"></p> <p><strong>Some artists paint the world around them. Frida Kahlo painted the world inside her. Every scar, every emotion and every important moment became part of her art. That is why, almost a century later, millions of people still feel a personal connection to her paintings.</strong></p> <p>Frida Kahlo was born in Coyoacán, Mexico City, in 1907. Her father was a German photographer, while her mother came from a Mexican family with Indigenous and Spanish roots. Growing up in this multicultural environment, Frida developed a deep appreciation for Mexico’s heritage, colourful traditions and folklore. These influences shaped her identity and later became some of the most recognisable features of her paintings.</p> <h2 id="major-events">MAJOR EVENTS</h2> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-frida-kahlo-media-image4.jpeg" alt="Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera ..." loading="lazy"></p> <p>At the age of eighteen, Frida’s life took an unexpected turn. The bus she was travelling on collided with a tram, leaving her with multiple broken bones and severe injuries. She spent months in bed recovering and underwent many operations throughout her life. Unable to move freely, Frida began painting using a special easel and a mirror fixed above her bed. Instead of seeing her illness as the end of her future, she transformed it into the beginning of her artistic journey.</p> <p>During this period, she met and later married Diego Rivera, one of Mexico’s most celebrated muralists. Their relationship was passionate, creative and often turbulent. Although they deeply admired each other’s talent, they also experienced betrayal, separation and reconciliation. These emotional highs and lows became another powerful source of inspiration for Frida’s paintings.</p> <p><strong>THE BROKEN COLUMN (1944)</strong></p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-frida-kahlo-media-image5.jpeg" alt='Frida Kahlo," Painting The Broken Column. | eBay' loading="lazy"></p> <p>In <strong>The Broken Column</strong>, Frida stands alone in a dry, empty landscape. Her body is split open, revealing a broken column where her spine should be. Metal nails cover her body, while tears run down her face. At first, the painting appears to focus only on physical pain. However, the broken column symbolises the damage to her spine, while the nails represent the constant pain she endured throughout her life. Despite her suffering, she remains standing, showing remarkable determination and resilience. Rather than hiding her vulnerability, Frida transformed it into one of the most powerful images in modern art.</p> <p><strong>THE TWO FRIDAS (1939)</strong></p> <p>In <strong>The Two Fridas</strong>, two versions of Frida sit side by side, holding hands, one dressed in traditional Mexican clothing and the other in European dress. Their hearts are connected by the same blood vessel, but one is cut and bleeding. Although the painting shows two women, it actually represents a heartbroken Frida after her divorce from Diego Rivera. It also symbolises her dual identity: her Mexican heritage and her European roots. Through this representation, Frida shows that our identity can be complex and that different parts of ourselves can coexist at the same time.</p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-frida-kahlo-media-image6.jpeg" alt="Poster The Two Fridas, 1939, Frida Kahlo | Αφίσες τοίχου | 3+1 ΔΩΡΕΑΝ | Europosters" loading="lazy"></p> <p><strong>SELF-PORTRAIT WITH THORN NECKLACE AND HUMMINGBIRD (1940)</strong></p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-frida-kahlo-media-image7.jpeg" alt="Self Portrait with Thorn Necklace and ..." loading="lazy"></p> <p>In <strong>Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird</strong>, Frida looks directly at the viewer with a calm expression. Around her neck is a thorn necklace that pierces her skin, causing it to bleed. A dead hummingbird hangs from the necklace, while a monkey and a black cat stand behind her. In this painting, Frida shows that her calm expression is not an honest representation of her feelings. Instead, she is experiencing both emotional and physical pain.</p> <p><strong>HENRY FORD HOSPITAL (1932)</strong></p> <p>One of the most heartbreaking moments in Frida’s life was losing her unborn child. She expressed this loss in <strong>Henry Ford Hospital</strong>. In the painting, she lies alone on a hospital bed, surrounded by symbolic objects connected to her body by red ribbons. Each object represents a different aspect of her physical and emotional suffering. Rather than hiding her grief, Frida transformed a deeply personal tragedy into a powerful work of art that continues to move people today.</p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-frida-kahlo-media-image8.jpeg" alt="Henry Ford Hospital (The Flying Bed), 1932 - Frida Kahlo - WikiArt.org" loading="lazy"></p> <p><strong>THE WOUNDED DEER (1946)</strong></p> <p>In <strong>The Wounded Deer</strong>, Frida painted herself with the body of a deer, standing in a forest after being struck by several arrows. Although the animal is seriously wounded, it remains standing. The painting reflects Frida’s ongoing physical suffering and the emotional challenges she faced throughout her life. At the same time, it also represents her determination to continue fighting despite the pain. Through this powerful image, Frida shows that people can remain strong even when life is difficult.</p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-frida-kahlo-media-image9.jpeg" alt="The Wounded Deer, 1946 by Frida Kahlo" loading="lazy"></p> <p><strong>SIGNIFICANCE</strong></p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-frida-kahlo-media-image10.jpeg" alt="Explore Frida Kahlo Museum & Coyoacán ..." loading="lazy"></p> <p>Frida Kahlo once said, <strong>“I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality.”</strong> That is exactly what makes her work so unique. She used herself as a model and her body as a landscape to express emotions such as love, identity, suffering and resilience. <strong>Her paintings speak to us because her body becomes the language of her emotions.</strong> That is why her paintings feel so immediate—they are visual diaries transformed into powerful works of art.</p> <p><iframe title="Frida Kahlo for Kids, Teachers and Parents" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/irfXlcacJpU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h1 id="reading-comprehension"><strong>READING COMPREHENSION</strong></h1> <p><strong>1. Why does the writer begin by saying that Frida “painted the world inside her”?</strong></p> <p>a. Because she mainly painted landscapes.</p> <p>b. Because her paintings expressed her personal experiences and emotions.</p> <p>c. Because she preferred painting indoors.</p> <p><strong>2. Which of the following best describes Frida’s cultural background?</strong></p> <p>a. She came from a completely German family.</p> <p>b. She was raised only in traditional Mexican culture.</p> <p>c. She grew up in a multicultural family that influenced her artistic identity.</p> <p><strong>3. Why did Frida begin painting while recovering from her accident?</strong></p> <p>a. Diego Rivera persuaded her to become an artist.</p> <p>b. She spent months in bed and used a special easel with a mirror.</p> <p>c. She wanted to become a famous painter.</p> <p><strong>4. True or False</strong></p> <p>Frida’s relationship with Diego Rivera was always happy and without difficulties.</p> <p><strong>5. What does the broken column mainly symbolise?</strong></p> <p>a. Frida’s interest in ancient architecture.</p> <p>b. The damage to her spine caused by the accident.</p> <p>c. Her admiration for classical art.</p> <p><strong>6. Which personal quality is highlighted at the end of the paragraph?</strong></p> <p>a. Her resilience despite constant suffering.</p> <p>b. Her sense of humour.</p> <p>c. Her talent for architecture.</p> <p><strong>7. True or False</strong></p> <p>The painting mainly represents two different women rather than two sides of Frida’s personality.</p> <p><strong>8. Why are the two Fridas connected by the same blood vessel?</strong></p> <p>a. To show that they represent different parts of the same person.</p> <p>b. To show that they are identical twins.</p> <p>c. To make the painting look more realistic.</p> <p><strong>9. What contrast does this painting present?</strong></p> <p>a. Happiness mixed with excitement.</p> <p>b. A calm face hiding emotional and physical pain.</p> <p>c. Strength mixed with anger.</p> <p><strong>10. True or False</strong></p> <p>Frida painted <em>Henry Ford Hospital</em> after one of the happiest moments of her life.</p> <p><strong>11. Why did Frida include symbolic objects around the hospital bed?</strong></p> <p>a. To decorate the painting.</p> <p>b. To represent different aspects of her suffering.</p> <p>c. To make the painting more colourful.</p> <p><strong>12. What message does this painting communicate?</strong></p> <p>a. Nature is stronger than people.</p> <p>b. Wild animals should always be protected.</p> <p>c. People can remain strong even when life is difficult.</p> <h2 id="after-significance">After SIGNIFICANCE</h2> <p><strong>13. According to the conclusion, why do Frida’s paintings still affect people today?</strong></p> <p>a. Because they are expensive works of art.</p> <p>b. Because they honestly express her emotions and personal experiences.</p> <p>c. Because she painted famous historical events.</p> <p><strong>14. True or False</strong></p> <p>Frida believed that artists should paint imaginary worlds instead of real life.</p> </div><div class="lesson-actions"><button class="check-btn" type="button">Check my work</button><button class="reset-btn" type="button">Reset lesson</button><output class="score" aria-live="polite"></output></div></section> <section class="lesson" id="lesson-adolfo-kaminsky" data-lesson="adolfo-kaminsky" hidden><div class="lesson-toolbar"><button class="back-btn" type="button">← All lessons</button><div class="lesson-count">Lesson 6 of 9</div></div><header class="lesson-header"><span>B1+ Reading Comprehension</span><h1>Adolfo Kaminsky</h1><p>The quiet forger who saved thousands of lives</p></header><div class="source-content"><p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-adolfo-kaminsky-media-image1.png" loading="lazy"> est.1972</p> <p>School of International Languages</p> <p>Kanari 46, Glyka Nera</p> <p>15354 Attica, Greece</p> <p><a href="http://www.lingualand.gr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.lingualand.gr</a></p> <p>tel. +302106659976</p> <p>B2 READING COMPREHENSION-ADOLFO KAMINSKY</p> <p><strong>VOCABULARY EXERCISE 1</strong></p> <p><strong>Match the words with their Greek equivalents</strong></p> <p><strong>Group A</strong></p> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 27%"> <col style="width: 72%"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th>1. lead</th> <th>a. μυστικότητα </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>2. secrecy</td> <td>b. κατοχή </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>3. public</td> <td>c. διαφεύγω </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>4. attention</td> <td>d. καταπίεση </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>5. settle</td> <td>e. προσοχή </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>6. flee</td> <td>f. δημόσιος </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>7. secure</td> <td>g. απειλώ </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>8. threaten</td> <td>h. ηγούμαι/ οδηγώ </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>9. occupation</td> <td>i. εξασφαλίζω</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>10. oppression</td> <td>j. εγκαθίσταμαι </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Group B</strong></p> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 26%"> <col style="width: 73%"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th>1. against</th> <th>a. συμμετέχω </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>2. internment</td> <td>b. εντύπωση </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>3. eventually</td> <td>c. τροποποιώ </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>4. release</td> <td>d. κράτηση </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>5. lasting</td> <td>e. επιλογή </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>6. impression</td> <td>f. διαρκής </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>7. option</td> <td>g. τελικά </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>8. be involved</td> <td>h. μελάνι </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>9. ink</td> <td>i. εναντίον </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>10. alter</td> <td>j. απελευθέρωση </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Group C</strong></p> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 23%"> <col style="width: 76%"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th>1. reproduce</th> <th>a. αντίσταση </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>2. ration book</td> <td>b. εξαντλητικός </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>3. resistance</td> <td>c. αναπαράγω </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>4. persecute</td> <td>d. ατομικός </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>5. individual</td> <td>e. εξορία, απέλαση </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>6. avoid</td> <td>f. πλαστός </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>7. deportation</td> <td>g. διώκω </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>8. exhausting</td> <td>h. έντονος </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>9. forged</td> <td>i. δελτίο τροφίμων </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>10. intense</td> <td>j. αποφεύγω </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Group D</strong></p> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 29%"> <col style="width: 70%"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th><strong>Words</strong></th> <th><strong>Greek Equivalents</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>1. pressure</td> <td>a. σημασία </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>2. estimate</td> <td>b. αυταρχικός </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>3. delay</td> <td>c. σταθερά </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>4. capture</td> <td>d. πίεση </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>5. significance</td> <td>e. συμβιβασμός </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>6. commitment</td> <td>f. καθεστώς </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>7. authoritarian</td> <td>g. καθυστέρηση </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>8. regime</td> <td>h. εκτιμώ </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>9. consistently</td> <td>i. δέσμευση </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>10. compromise</td> <td>j. συλλαμβάνω </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Group E</strong></p> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 24%"> <col style="width: 75%"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th><strong>Words</strong></th> <th><strong>Greek Equivalents</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>1. independence</td> <td>a. αποκαλύπτω </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>2. unlike</td> <td>b. αόρατος </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>3. memoirs</td> <td>c. παραμένω </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>4. remain</td> <td>d. προθυμία </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>5. public awareness</td> <td>e. ανεξαρτησία </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>6. reveal</td> <td>f. απομνημονεύματα </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>7. lifelong</td> <td>g. σε αντίθεση με </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>8. invisible</td> <td>h. ευαισθητοποίηση του κοινού </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>9. expertise</td> <td>i. ισόβιος, δια βίου </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>10. willingness</td> <td>j. εμπειρογνωμοσύνη </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>VOCABULARY EXERCISE 2</strong>– <strong>Fill in the blanks using the words in the box</strong></p> <p><strong>Group A</strong></p> <p><strong>Words:</strong> lead, secrecy, public, attention, settle, flee, secure, threaten, occupation, oppression</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>Many people had to __________ the country during the war.</p></li> <li><p>The government tried to __________ its borders.</p></li> <li><p>The dictator used fear to __________ his opponents.</p></li> <li><p>The country suffered under foreign __________.</p></li> <li><p>Journalists drew __________ to the problem.</p></li> <li><p>The family decided to __________ in France.</p></li> <li><p>Freedom is impossible under severe __________.</p></li> <li><p>The project was kept in complete __________.</p></li> <li><p>The information became known to the __________.</p></li> <li><p>A good leader should __________ by example.</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>Group B</strong></p> <p><strong>Words:</strong> against, internment, eventually, release, lasting, impression, option, be involved, ink, alter</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>The prisoner was finally __________ after two years.</p></li> <li><p>She made a strong __________ on her teachers.</p></li> <li><p>The document was written in black __________.</p></li> <li><p>Students should not __________ official records.</p></li> <li><p>After many difficulties, they __________ succeeded.</p></li> <li><p>This decision had a __________ effect on history.</p></li> <li><p>People protested __________ the new law.</p></li> <li><p>He wanted to __________ in the project.</p></li> <li><p>They were sent to an __________ camp.</p></li> <li><p>Studying abroad is an attractive __________.</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>Group C</strong></p> <p><strong>Words:</strong> reproduce, ration book, resistance, persecute, individual, avoid, deportation, exhausting, forged, intense</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>The police discovered several __________ passports.</p></li> <li><p>The workers faced __________ pressure.</p></li> <li><p>Each __________ must follow the rules.</p></li> <li><p>The journey was long and __________.</p></li> <li><p>Many families feared __________.</p></li> <li><p>They joined the __________ movement.</p></li> <li><p>The government continued to __________ minorities.</p></li> <li><p>Try to __________ making the same mistake.</p></li> <li><p>During the war people used a __________ to buy food.</p></li> <li><p>Modern printers can easily __________ documents.</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>Group D</strong></p> <p><strong>Words:</strong> pressure, estimate, delay, capture, significance, commitment, authoritarian, regime, consistently, compromise</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>The historian explained the __________ of the event.</p></li> <li><p>We had to __________ the cost of the project.</p></li> <li><p>The flight suffered a long __________.</p></li> <li><p>She showed great __________ to her work.</p></li> <li><p>The rebels wanted to __________ the enemy leader.</p></li> <li><p>He performs __________ well in examinations.</p></li> <li><p>They finally reached a __________.</p></li> <li><p>The country was ruled by an __________ government.</p></li> <li><p>The __________ controlled every aspect of life.</p></li> <li><p>Students often work better under some __________.</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>Group E</strong></p> <p><strong>Words:</strong> independence, unlike, memoirs, remain, public awareness, reveal, lifelong, invisible, expertise, willingness</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>The book contains the author’s __________.</p></li> <li><p>His __________ in chemistry proved valuable.</p></li> <li><p>The report helped __________ serious problems.</p></li> <li><p>The campaign increased __________ of the issue.</p></li> <li><p>She showed a strong __________ to help others.</p></li> <li><p>The country gained its __________ in 1960.</p></li> <li><p>The message was almost __________ to readers.</p></li> <li><p>__________ his brother, he preferred a quiet life.</p></li> <li><p>He decided to __________ anonymous.</p></li> <li><p>They shared a __________ friendship.</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>VOCABULARY EXERCISE 3</strong>– <strong>Choose the correct word.</strong></p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>The family had to ________ the country.<br> a) settle<br> b) remain<br> c) alter<br> d) flee</p></li> <li><p>The documents were ________ to protect innocent people.<br> a) forged<br> b) public<br> c) lasting<br> d) exhausting</p></li> <li><p>Kaminsky’s work remained hidden because of his ________.<br> a) impression<br> b) regime<br> c) secrecy<br> d) option</p></li> <li><p>He used his knowledge of chemistry and ________.<br> a) awareness<br> b) deportation<br> c) compromise<br> d) ink</p></li> <li><p>The Resistance fought ________ Nazi occupation.<br> a) eventually<br> b) unlike<br> c) against<br> d) remain</p></li> <li><p>The government tried to ________ its opponents.<br> a) estimate<br> b) reveal<br> c) settle<br> d) persecute</p></li> <li><p>The article increased ________ awareness of Kaminsky’s work.<br> a) invisible<br> b) public<br> c) individual<br> d) forged</p></li> <li><p>His ________ to helping others never changed.<br> a) capture<br> b) delay<br> c) pressure<br> d) commitment</p></li> <li><p>The report helped ________ new information.<br> a) compromise<br> b) settle<br> c) reveal<br> d) avoid</p></li> <li><p>Kaminsky’s skills and ________ made him successful.<br> a) oppression<br> b) expertise<br> c) internment<br> d) deportation</p></li> <li><p>The prisoners feared ________ to another country.<br> a) awareness<br> b) independence<br> c) impression<br> d) deportation</p></li> <li><p>The journey was physically ________.<br> a) public<br> b) invisible<br> c) exhausting<br> d) forged</p></li> <li><p>The group demanded national ________.<br> a) compromise<br> b) option<br> c) capture<br> d) independence</p></li> <li><p>The dictator ruled through fear and ________.<br> a) memoirs<br> b) oppression<br> c) ink<br> d) impression</p></li> <li><p>The artist tried to ________ the original document.<br> a) threaten<br> b) flee<br> c) capture<br> d) reproduce</p></li> <li><p>He preferred to ________ anonymous for many years.<br> a) lead<br> b) alter<br> c) remain<br> d) settle</p></li> <li><p>The scientist showed great ________ in the field.<br> a) option<br> b) delay<br> c) expertise<br> d) awareness</p></li> <li><p>The activists refused to ________ their principles.<br> a) secure<br> b) estimate<br> c) reveal<br> d) compromise</p></li> <li><p>The government was an ________ regime.<br> a) public<br> b) intense<br> c) lasting<br> d) authoritarian</p></li> <li><p>She made a strong first ________.<br> a) occupation<br> b) resistance<br> c) release<br> d) impression</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>ADOLFO KAMINSKY (1925–2023): THE INVISIBLE HERO</strong></p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-adolfo-kaminsky-media-image2.png" alt="image" loading="lazy"></p> <p><strong>Adolfo Kaminsky (1925–2023): The Invisible Hero</strong></p> <p>Many heroes of the Second World War became famous for their bravery, but some remained unknown for decades. One such person was Adolfo Kaminsky (1925–2023), a man whose extraordinary skills helped save thousands of lives. Although he never carried a weapon or fought on a battlefield, his work was just as important as that of many soldiers.</p> <p>Kaminsky was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to a family of Russian Jewish immigrants. When he was still a child, the family moved to France, where they hoped to settle and build a secure future. However, their lives changed dramatically when Nazi Germany occupied France during the Second World War. Because they were Jewish, the Kaminsky family faced persecution and lived under constant threat.</p> <p>As a teenager, Kaminsky developed an interest in chemistry. This knowledge would eventually prove extremely valuable. After his release from an internment camp, he became involved with the French Resistance. Resistance members needed false identity papers, ration books, and other forged documents to help people avoid arrest, deportation, and death. Kaminsky quickly became an expert in removing ink, altering official papers, and reproducing documents that looked completely authentic.</p> <p>His work was exhausting and often carried out under intense pressure. Kaminsky later estimated that he sometimes worked for days without proper rest. He understood that even a small delay could lead to the capture of innocent individuals. According to historians, the forged documents he helped produce may have saved more than 14,000 people from deportation and possible death.</p> <p>After the war, Kaminsky continued to use his expertise in defense of people fighting against oppression and authoritarian regimes. He assisted independence movements and political activists in several countries. Unlike many people who perform heroic acts, he did not seek public attention. He preferred secrecy and believed that helping others was more important than receiving recognition.</p> <p>For many years, Kaminsky remained almost invisible to the public. His commitment to his principles was so strong that he refused to compromise them for fame or financial reward. Public awareness of his actions increased only much later, largely through interviews, articles, and the memoirs written by his daughter, Sarah Kaminsky.</p> <p>Eventually, the significance of his work became widely known. Documentaries, including <em>The Forger</em>, helped reveal his remarkable story to a larger audience. Today, Adolfo Kaminsky leaves a lasting impression as a man who combined exceptional expertise with a lifelong willingness to help others. His story reminds us that courage can take many forms and that some of the most important heroes are those who remain unseen.</p> <p><strong>READING COMPREHENSION</strong>– <strong>Choose the best answer.</strong></p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>Why did Kaminsky’s family move to France?<br> a) To escape military service<br> b) To find work in the film industry<br> c) To settle and build a better life<br> d) To join the Resistance</p></li> <li><p>What skill helped Kaminsky become valuable to the Resistance?<br> a) Engineering<br> b) Chemistry<br> c) Medicine<br> d) Journalism</p></li> <li><p>What documents did Kaminsky help create?<br> a) Newspapers<br> b) Military maps<br> c) Passports only<br> d) False identity papers and ration books</p></li> <li><p>Why was Kaminsky’s work so demanding?<br> a) He had to travel constantly<br> b) He worked under intense pressure and long hours<br> c) He fought on the front lines<br> d) He managed large groups of soldiers</p></li> <li><p>Approximately how many people may have been saved through his work?<br> a) 1,400<br> b) 4,000<br> c) 14,000<br> d) 40,000</p></li> <li><p>What did Kaminsky do after the war?<br> a) Became a politician<br> b) Retired immediately<br> c) Worked only as a photographer<br> d) Helped people fighting oppression and authoritarian regimes</p></li> <li><p>Why did Kaminsky remain unknown for many years?<br> a) He lived abroad<br> b) He preferred secrecy and avoided publicity<br> c) His work was unsuccessful<br> d) His records were destroyed</p></li> <li><p>What helped increase public awareness of his story?<br> a) School textbooks<br> b) Government reports<br> c) Television advertisements<br> d) Interviews, articles, memoirs, and documentaries</p></li> <li><p>What does the author suggest about Kaminsky’s character?<br> a) He was motivated by money<br> b) He enjoyed public attention<br> c) He was deeply committed to helping others<br> d) He wanted political power</p></li> <li><p>What is the main purpose of the text?<br> a) To describe life in Argentina<br> b) To explain how documents are produced<br> c) To present the life and achievements of Adolfo Kaminsky<br> d) To criticize the French Resistance</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>SPEAKING QUESTIONS</strong></p> <p><strong>Personal Response</strong></p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>What impressed you most about Adolfo Kaminsky? Why?</p></li> <li><p>Do you think Kaminsky was a hero? Explain your answer.</p></li> <li><p>Which quality was most important in Kaminsky’s work: courage, intelligence, commitment, or secrecy? Why?</p></li> <li><p>Would you have been willing to take the same risks as Kaminsky? Why or why not?</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>Ethics and Moral Dilemmas</strong></p> <ol start="5" type="1"> <li><p>Kaminsky spent his life creating forged documents. Do you think it is ever acceptable to break the law? Under what circumstances?</p></li> <li><p>Is saving lives more important than obeying the law? Explain your opinion.</p></li> <li><p>If you were living under an authoritarian regime, would you join a resistance movement? Why or why not?</p></li> <li><p>Do people have a moral obligation to help others who are being persecuted?</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>Secrecy and Recognition</strong></p> <ol start="9" type="1"> <li><p>Kaminsky preferred to remain anonymous for many years. Why do you think some people avoid public recognition?</p></li> <li><p>Would you rather help people secretly or receive public recognition for your actions? Explain.</p></li> <li><p>Do you believe that modern society places too much importance on fame and public attention?</p></li> <li><p>Why do you think Kaminsky’s story remained unknown for so long?</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>Modern Connections</strong></p> <ol start="13" type="1"> <li><p>Are there people today who help others behind the scenes without receiving recognition? Can you think of any examples?</p></li> <li><p>Do you think ordinary people can change history? Why or why not?</p></li> <li><p>How might Kaminsky’s skills have been used differently in today’s digital world?</p></li> <li><p>Are there modern forms of resistance against oppression? Give examples.</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>Critical Thinking</strong></p> <ol start="17" type="1"> <li><p>Kaminsky said that even a small delay could lead to someone’s capture. How do you think this responsibility affected him psychologically?</p></li> <li><p>Why do you think Kaminsky continued helping people even after World War II had ended?</p></li> <li><p>What do you think was Kaminsky’s greatest achievement?</p></li> <li><p>If you could ask Adolfo Kaminsky one question, what would it be?</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>ECCE-STYLE DISCUSSION TOPICS</strong></p> <p>These are ideal for pair work or whole-class discussion.</p> <p><strong>Topic 1</strong></p> <p><strong>“A person’s actions are more important than public recognition.”</strong><br> Do you agree or disagree?</p> <p><strong>Topic 2</strong></p> <p><strong>“Breaking the law is justified when it protects innocent people.”</strong><br> Discuss.</p> <p><strong>Topic 3</strong></p> <p><strong>“History is often changed by ordinary people rather than famous leaders.”</strong><br> Do you agree?</p> <p><strong>Topic 4</strong></p> <p><strong>“Everyone should take action against injustice, even when it involves personal risk.”</strong><br> Discuss.</p> </div><div class="lesson-actions"><button class="check-btn" type="button">Check my work</button><button class="reset-btn" type="button">Reset lesson</button><output class="score" aria-live="polite"></output></div></section> <section class="lesson" id="lesson-women-bridge" data-lesson="women-bridge" hidden><div class="lesson-toolbar"><button class="back-btn" type="button">← All lessons</button><div class="lesson-count">Lesson 7 of 9</div></div><header class="lesson-header"><span>B1+ Reading Comprehension</span><h1>The Women Who Became a Bridge</h1><p>A remarkable account of courage during wartime</p></header><div class="source-content"><p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-women-bridge-media-image1.png" loading="lazy"> est.1972</p> <p>School of International Languages</p> <p>Kanari 46, Glyka Nera</p> <p>15354 Attica, Greece</p> <p><a href="http://www.lingualand.gr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.lingualand.gr</a></p> <p>tel. +302106659976</p> <p><strong>The Women Who Became a Bridge- Vocabulary Preparation</strong></p> <p><strong>A. Match the Words with Their Meaning in Greek</strong></p> <p>Match the words (1-8) with the correct Greek meanings (A-H).</p> <p><strong>Words</strong></p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>intense</p></li> <li><p>mission</p></li> <li><p>transportation</p></li> <li><p>shallow</p></li> <li><p>plank</p></li> <li><p>makeshift</p></li> <li><p>physically</p></li> <li><p>troop</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>Greek Meanings</strong></p> <blockquote> <p>A. στρατιωτική μονάδα<br> B. μεταφορά<br> C. ρηχός<br> D. πρόχειρος<br> E. έντονος<br> F. αποστολή<br> G. σωματικά<br> H. σανίδα</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>B. Fill in the Gaps</strong></p> <p>Use the words in the box to complete the sentences.</p> <p><strong>Word Box</strong></p> <p><strong>exhausting – sacrifice – verify – incomplete – structure – account – determination – lasting</strong></p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>The runner’s training schedule was so demanding that it became __________ after a few weeks.</p></li> <li><p>Historians tried to __________ the facts before publishing the article.</p></li> <li><p>The old bridge is an impressive __________ made of stone and steel.</p></li> <li><p>Because some pages were missing, the report was __________.</p></li> <li><p>Her __________ helped her achieve her goals despite many difficulties.</p></li> <li><p>The soldier’s __________ was remembered by the entire nation.</p></li> <li><p>The witness gave a detailed __________ of what had happened.</p></li> <li><p>The experience had a __________ effect on his life.</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>C. Choose the Correct Word</strong></p> <p>Choose the word that best completes each sentence.</p> <p><strong>1.</strong> The students worked in a very __________ atmosphere before their final exams.</p> <p>A. shallow<br> B. intense<br> C. incomplete<br> D. lasting</p> <p><strong>2.</strong> The rescue team’s main __________ was to locate the missing hikers.</p> <p>A. mission<br> B. account<br> C. structure<br> D. plank</p> <p><strong>3.</strong> Improvements in public __________ have reduced traffic problems in the city.</p> <p>A. sacrifice<br> B. determination<br> C. transportation<br> D. troop</p> <p><strong>4.</strong> Since the water was quite __________, we could easily walk across the stream.</p> <p>A. exhausting<br> B. intense<br> C. makeshift<br> D. shallow</p> <p><strong>5.</strong> The workers placed a wooden __________ across the ditch.</p> <p>A. plank<br> B. mission<br> C. account<br> D. sacrifice</p> <p><strong>6.</strong> Because the shelter was built quickly after the storm, it was only a __________ solution.</p> <p>A. lasting<br> B. makeshift<br> C. physically<br> D. incomplete</p> <p><strong>7.</strong></p> <p>Carrying heavy boxes all day was __________ demanding.</p> <p>A. troop<br> B. determination<br> C. physically<br> D. verify</p> <p><strong>8.</strong> A small __________ of soldiers guarded the entrance to the camp.</p> <p>A. transportation<br> B. structure<br> C. account<br> D. troop</p> <p><strong>9.</strong> After climbing the mountain for ten hours, everyone felt completely __________.</p> <p>A. lasting<br> B. incomplete<br> C. exhausted<br> D. shallow</p> <p><strong>10.</strong> The firefighter’s __________ saved several people trapped inside the building.</p> <p>A. verify<br> B. sacrifice<br> C. mission<br> D. plank</p> <p><strong>11.</strong> Journalists must __________ their information before publishing a story.</p> <p>A. verify<br> B. troop<br> C. intense<br> D. structure</p> <p><strong>12.</strong> The police investigation remained __________ because some important evidence was missing.</p> <p>A. physically<br> B. lasting<br> C. incomplete<br> D. transportation</p> <p><strong>13.</strong> Engineers inspected the entire __________ to make sure it was safe.</p> <p>A. account<br> B. structure<br> C. determination<br> D. shallow</p> <p><strong>14.</strong> The witness gave a detailed __________ of the accident.</p> <p>A. mission<br> B. sacrifice<br> C. troop<br> D. account</p> <p><strong>15.</strong> Her __________ helped her succeed despite many obstacles.</p> <p>A. determination<br> B. physically<br> C. makeshift<br> D. plank</p> <p><strong>16.</strong> The war left a __________ impact on the country’s history.</p> <p>A. exhausting<br> B. transportation<br> C. intense<br> D. lasting</p> <p><strong>Reading Text</strong></p> <p><strong><br> </strong></p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-women-bridge-media-image2.png" alt="image" loading="lazy"></p> <p><strong>The Women Who Became a Bridge</strong></p> <p>In May 1947, during the Chinese Civil War, an unusual event took place near the village of Menglianggu in eastern China. At that time, fighting between Communist and Nationalist forces was intense, and thousands of soldiers were moving through the countryside. Roads and bridges had often been damaged by the war, making transportation extremely difficult.</p> <p>One day, a group of Communist soldiers needed to cross a river quickly in order to continue their mission. However, there was no bridge nearby, and building one would have taken too much time. The troops faced a serious problem. If they were delayed, they might lose an important opportunity in the battle.</p> <p>According to a well-known Chinese story, local villagers decided to help. Among them were thirty-two women who came up with an extraordinary solution. They entered the shallow river and stood shoulder to shoulder in the water. Wooden doors and planks were then placed across their backs and shoulders, creating a temporary human bridge. Soldiers were able to cross the river and continue their journey.</p> <p>The women reportedly remained in the water for a long period of time while hundreds of soldiers passed over the makeshift bridge. The water was cold, and the task was physically exhausting. Nevertheless, they continued supporting the structure until the crossing had been completed.</p> <p>Over the years, the story became famous throughout China. It appeared in books, newspapers, museums, and school lessons. Many people viewed the women as symbols of courage, sacrifice, and cooperation. Their actions were presented as an example of how ordinary citizens could contribute to important historical events.</p> <p>Some historians point out that certain details of the story are difficult to verify completely because records from wartime are often incomplete. However, even those who question parts of the account generally agree that local civilians played a crucial role in supporting military operations during the Chinese Civil War.</p> <p>Today, the story of the women who became a bridge continues to inspire people. Whether viewed as a historical fact, a symbolic tale, or a combination of both, it reminds us that acts of determination and teamwork can leave a lasting impression on history.</p> <p><strong>Reading Comprehension</strong></p> <p><strong>1. What difficulty were the soldiers facing?</strong></p> <p>A. They needed to get across a river without wasting valuable time.<br> B. They were searching for a safer route through the mountains.<br> C. They had become separated from the rest of their unit.<br> D. They were struggling to transport their equipment.</p> <p><strong>2. Why did the soldiers not build a conventional bridge?</strong></p> <p>A. The river was considered too dangerous.<br> B. Constructing one would have caused an unacceptable delay.<br> C. They lacked the necessary tools and workers.<br> D. Their commanders had forbidden it.</p> <p><strong>3. What was unusual about the women’s solution?</strong></p> <p>A. They used boats borrowed from nearby villages.<br> B. They directed the soldiers to a hidden crossing point.<br> C. They formed part of a structure that allowed troops to pass.<br> D. They persuaded both sides to stop fighting temporarily.</p> <p><strong>4. The word “makeshift”</strong> <strong>in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to:</strong></p> <p>A. decorative<br> B. permanent<br> C. unreliable<br> D. improvised</p> <p><strong>5. How were the women generally remembered?</strong></p> <p>A. As examples of bravery and selflessness.<br> B. As experienced military strategists.<br> C. As political figures who influenced the war.<br> D. As pioneers of engineering design.</p> <p><strong>6. What do some historians say about the story?</strong></p> <p>A. It was invented many years after the war ended.<br> B. It has been completely disproven by modern research.<br> C. Certain aspects cannot be confirmed with absolute certainty.<br> D. It was not widely known until recently.</p> <p><strong>7. What can be inferred from the passage?</strong></p> <p>A. The battle ended immediately after the river crossing.<br> B. Ordinary people sometimes played an important supporting role in wars.<br> C. Most villagers were forced to help the soldiers.<br> D. Military victories depended entirely on local communities.</p> <p><strong>8. What is the writer’s main purpose?</strong></p> <p>A. To argue that the story should not be believed.<br> B. To explain how military bridges are constructed.<br> C. To compare different events from the Chinese Civil War.<br> D. To describe a remarkable account of civilian assistance during wartime.</p> </div><div class="lesson-actions"><button class="check-btn" type="button">Check my work</button><button class="reset-btn" type="button">Reset lesson</button><output class="score" aria-live="polite"></output></div></section> <section class="lesson" id="lesson-agatha-christie" data-lesson="agatha-christie" hidden><div class="lesson-toolbar"><button class="back-btn" type="button">← All lessons</button><div class="lesson-count">Lesson 8 of 9</div></div><header class="lesson-header"><span>B1+ Reading Comprehension</span><h1>Agatha Christie's Disappearance</h1><p>The mystery that still puzzles readers</p></header><div class="source-content"><p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-agatha-christie-media-image1.png" loading="lazy"> est.1972</p> <p><strong>B1+ /B2 Reading Comprehension</strong></p> <p><strong>Agatha Christie and her Mysteries</strong></p> <p><strong>VOCABULARY</strong></p> <p>go through – beloved – marriage – join – shortly – identity – to everyone’s surprise – register – public interest – memory loss – deliberately – stage – literary – proof</p> <p><strong>A. Match the words with their meanings.</strong></p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>go through _____</p></li> <li><p>beloved _____</p></li> <li><p>marriage _____</p></li> <li><p>join _____</p></li> <li><p>shortly _____</p></li> <li><p>identity _____</p></li> <li><p>to everyone’s surprise _____</p></li> <li><p>register _____</p></li> <li><p>public interest _____</p></li> <li><p>memory loss _____</p></li> <li><p>deliberately _____</p></li> <li><p>stage _____</p></li> <li><p>literary _____</p></li> <li><p>proof _____</p></li> </ol> <p>a. λογοτεχνικός<br> b. εγγραφή / καταχώρηση<br> c. συμμετέχω<br> d. αγαπημένος<br> e. απόδειξη<br> f. απώλεια μνήμης<br> g. περνώ (μια δύσκολη κατάσταση)<br> h. ταυτότητα<br> i. λίγο αργότερα / σύντομα<br> j. σκόπιμα<br> k. ενδιαφέρον του κοινού<br> l. προς έκπληξη όλων<br> m. γάμος<br> n. σκηνοθετώ / οργανώνω ένα γεγονός</p> <p><strong>B. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.</strong></p> <p>literary -proof – go through – stage –– join –– to everyone’s surprise – register – marriage – identity -public interest – memory loss – deliberately – shortly – beloved</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>Agatha Christie had to __________ a very difficult period in her life.</p></li> <li><p>Her __________ mother had died only a short time before her disappearance.</p></li> <li><p>Her husband wanted to end their __________.</p></li> <li><p>Thousands of volunteers decided to __________ the search.</p></li> <li><p>The missing writer was found __________ after the search had begun.</p></li> <li><p>The police wanted to confirm her __________.</p></li> <li><p>__________, she was discovered alive in a hotel.</p></li> <li><p>Guests must __________ at the hotel reception desk.</p></li> <li><p>The mystery attracted enormous __________.</p></li> <li><p>Some people believed she suffered from __________.</p></li> <li><p>Others thought she had __________ disappeared to frighten her husband.</p></li> <li><p>According to one theory, she decided to __________ her own disappearance.</p></li> <li><p>Agatha Christie is one of the most famous __________ writers in history.</p></li> <li><p>Nobody found any __________ that Archie Christie had harmed her.</p></li> </ol> <p><strong>C. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.</strong></p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>After her mother’s death, Agatha had to ________ a very difficult period in her life.</p></li> </ol> <p>a) join<br> b) go through<br> c) register</p> <ol start="2" type="1"> <li><p>Agatha’s ________ mother had always encouraged her to write.</p></li> </ol> <p>a) literary<br> b) beloved<br> c) public</p> <ol start="3" type="1"> <li><p>Her husband wanted to end their ________ and marry another woman.</p></li> </ol> <p>a) proof<br> b) identity<br> c) marriage</p> <ol start="4" type="1"> <li><p>Thousands of people decided to ________ the search for the missing writer.</p></li> </ol> <p>a) join<br> b) stage<br> c) register</p> <ol start="5" type="1"> <li><p>Agatha was found ________ after the search had begun.</p></li> </ol> <p>a) deliberately<br> b) literary<br> c) shortly</p> <ol start="6" type="1"> <li><p>The police wanted to confirm her ________ before informing the newspapers.</p></li> </ol> <p>a) identity<br> b) proof<br> c) marriage</p> <ol start="7" type="1"> <li><p>________, Agatha was discovered alive in a hotel.</p></li> </ol> <p>a) Memory loss<br> b) Public interest<br> c) To everyone’s surprise</p> <ol start="8" type="1"> <li><p>Guests must ________ at the reception desk when they arrive at a hotel.</p></li> </ol> <p>a) register<br> b) join<br> c) stage</p> <ol start="9" type="1"> <li><p>The mystery attracted a lot of ________ and was reported in newspapers around the country.</p></li> </ol> <p>a) memory loss<br> b) public interest<br> c) proof</p> <ol start="10" type="1"> <li><p>Some people believed Agatha suffered from ________ and could not remember what had happened.</p></li> </ol> <p>a) memory loss<br> b) marriage<br> c) identity</p> <ol start="11" type="1"> <li><p>Others thought she had ________ disappeared in order to frighten her husband.</p></li> </ol> <ol type="a"> <li><p>Shortly</p></li> <li><p>Beloved</p></li> <li><p>deliberately</p></li> </ol> <ol start="12" type="1"> <li><p>According to one theory, she decided to ________ her own disappearance.</p></li> </ol> <p>a) stage<br> b) register<br> c) join</p> <ol start="13" type="1"> <li><p>Agatha Christie became one of the most successful ________ writers of the twentieth century.</p></li> </ol> <p>a) public<br> b) literary<br> c) beloved</p> <ol start="14" type="1"> <li><p>The police found no ________ that Archie Christie had harmed his wife.</p></li> </ol> <p>a) proof<br> b) identity<br> c) marriage</p> <p><strong>The Mystery of Agatha Christie</strong></p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-agatha-christie-media-image2.png" alt="Generated image: Pencil portrait of Agatha Christie" loading="lazy"></p> <p>Agatha Christie is one of the most famous writers in history. She wrote many detective stories and created well-known characters such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Surprisingly, however, in 1926 she became the centre of a real-life mystery.</p> <p>At that time, Agatha was going through a very difficult period in her life. First of all, her beloved mother had died. In addition, her husband, Archibald Christie, told her that he was in love with another woman and wanted to end their marriage. As a result, Agatha felt deeply hurt and upset.</p> <p>One evening in December, she suddenly left her home and disappeared. The next morning, her car was found near a lake in the countryside. However, there was no sign of the famous writer. Consequently, newspapers across Britain began reporting the strange story, and thousands of people joined the search. Police officers, volunteers, and even airplanes looked for her.</p> <p>Meanwhile, many people started to suspect Archie Christie. Since Agatha had disappeared shortly after a serious argument with him, some believed that he knew more than he admitted. Nevertheless, the police could not find any evidence that he had harmed her.</p> <p>For eleven days, the mystery continued. Then, to everyone’s surprise, Agatha was discovered staying at a hotel in northern England. She had registered under a different name and appeared unaware of the enormous public interest in her disappearance. As soon as her identity became known, the story made headlines around the world.</p> <p>Even today, nobody knows exactly why Agatha Christie disappeared. Some people believe that the stress of losing her mother and the breakdown of her marriage caused her to suffer from memory loss. Others think that she deliberately staged her disappearance. According to the last theory, she may have wanted to frighten her husband or make him realise how much he had hurt her. However, no one has ever proved what really happened.</p> <p>Therefore, almost one hundred years later, Agatha Christie’s disappearance remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in literary history, proof that she could create perfect mysteries!</p> <p><strong>Reading Comprehension</strong></p> <p>Choose the correct answer.</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>Why was Agatha Christie having a difficult year?</p></li> </ol> <ol type="a"> <li><p>She had lost her job.<br> b) She was facing family problems.<br> c) She was unable to write books.<br> d) She was seriously ill.</p></li> </ol> <ol start="2" type="1"> <li><p>What happened after Agatha disappeared?</p></li> </ol> <p>a) Her house was sold.<br> b) Her books became unpopular.<br> c) Her empty car was found in the countryside.<br> d) Her husband left the country.</p> <ol start="3" type="1"> <li><p>Why did some people suspect Archie Christie?</p></li> </ol> <p>a) He had a fight with his wife before she disappeared.<br> b) He was a police officer.<br> c) He found the car.<br> d) He owned the hotel.</p> <ol start="4" type="1"> <li><p>How long was Agatha Christie missing?</p></li> </ol> <p>a) Five days.<br> b) One week.<br> c) Eleven days.<br> d) One month.</p> <ol start="5" type="1"> <li><p>According to one theory, why might Agatha Christie have staged her disappearance?</p></li> </ol> <p>a) To promote her new book.<br> b) To travel around England.<br> c) To frighten her husband.<br> d) To hide from the police.</p> <ol start="6" type="1"> <li><p>Which statement is true according to the text?</p></li> </ol> <p>a) The mystery was completely solved.<br> b) Agatha was found in another country.<br> c) Archie Christie confessed to a crime.<br> d) The reason for her disappearance is still unknown.</p> </div><div class="lesson-actions"><button class="check-btn" type="button">Check my work</button><button class="reset-btn" type="button">Reset lesson</button><output class="score" aria-live="polite"></output></div></section> <section class="lesson" id="lesson-body-powers" data-lesson="body-powers" hidden><div class="lesson-toolbar"><button class="back-btn" type="button">← All lessons</button><div class="lesson-count">Lesson 9 of 9</div></div><header class="lesson-header"><span>B1+ Reading Comprehension</span><h1>The Hidden Powers of the Human Body</h1><p>Repair, renewal and the science inside us</p></header><div class="source-content"><p><img decoding="async" src="https://lingualand.gr/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b1plus-reading-comprehension-pack-body-powers-media-image1.png" loading="lazy"> est.1972</p> <p>School of International Languages</p> <p>Kanari 46, Glyka Nera</p> <p>15354 Attica, Greece</p> <p><a href="http://www.lingualand.gr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.lingualand.gr</a></p> <p>tel. +302106659976</p> <h1 id="b1-the-hidden-powers-of-the-human-body">B1+ <strong>The Hidden Powers of the Human Body</strong></h1> <h1 id="vocabulary"><strong>VOCABULARY</strong> </h1> <h1 id="exercise-a--match-each-word-with-the-correct-meaning">Exercise A- Match each word with the correct meaning</h1> <h3 id="group-1-18"><strong>Group 1 (1–8)</strong></h3> <ol type="1"> <li><p>cell</p></li> <li><p>aging</p></li> <li><p>remarkable</p></li> <li><p>renew</p></li> <li><p>several</p></li> <li><p>pioneering</p></li> <li><p>process</p></li> <li><p>medicine</p></li> </ol> <p>A. διαδικασία<br> B. ανανέωση / ανανεώνω<br> C. κύτταρο<br> D. ιατρική<br> E. αξιοσημείωτος<br> F. γήρανση<br> G. πρωτοποριακός<br> H. αρκετοί / διάφοροι</p> <h3 id="group-2-916"><strong>Group 2 (9–16)</strong></h3> <ol start="9" type="1"> <li><p>chromosomes</p></li> <li><p>gradually</p></li> <li><p>regular</p></li> <li><p>waste</p></li> <li><p>suffer</p></li> <li><p>autophagy</p></li> <li><p>tissue</p></li> <li><p>wear out</p></li> </ol> <p>A. ιστός<br> B. φθείρομαι<br> C. χρωμοσώματα<br> D. απόβλητα<br> E. αυτοφαγία<br> F. σταδιακά<br> G. τακτικός<br> H. υποφέρω</p> <h3 id="group-3-1724"><strong>Group 3 (17–24)</strong></h3> <ol start="17" type="1"> <li><p>heal</p></li> <li><p>recover</p></li> <li><p>disease</p></li> <li><p>unavoidable</p></li> <li><p>divide</p></li> <li><p>colleague</p></li> <li><p>efficient</p></li> <li><p>lack</p></li> </ol> <p>A. αποτελεσματικός<br> B. ασθένεια<br> C. συνάδελφος<br> D. διαιρούμαι / χωρίζομαι<br> E. έλλειψη<br> F. αναπόφευκτος<br> G. θεραπεύομαι<br> H. αναρρώνω</p> <h1 id="exercise-b--fill-in-the-gaps-with-the-correct-form-of-the-words.">Exercise B -Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words.</h1> <h2 id="group-1-18-1">Group 1 (1–8)</h2> <p>cell, aging, remarkable, renew, several, pioneering, process, medicine</p> <ol type="1"> <li><p>The scientist published a(n) __________________ study that changed how we think about energy.</p></li> <li><p>The company hired _________________ new employees this year.</p></li> <li><p>Learning a language is a long ________________ that requires patience.</p></li> <li><p>The artist created a ________________ sculpture from recycled materials.</p></li> <li><p>The doctor studied _________________ at a leading university.</p></li> <li><p>Every _________________ in the body has a specific function.</p></li> <li><p>Many plants can _________________ their leaves after damage.</p></li> <li><p>Scientists are still trying to combat __________________. It seems that time is a strong enemy.</p></li> </ol> <h2 id="group-2-916-1">Group 2 (9–16)</h2> <p>chromosomes, gradually, regular, waste, suffer, autophagy, tissue, wear out</p> <ol start="9" type="1"> <li><p>Old shoes begin to __________________ after years of use.</p></li> <li><p>The company introduced a(n) _________________ meeting schedule.</p></li> <li><p>The river was polluted by industrial ____________________.</p></li> <li><p>Muscle _________________ can be damaged during exercise.</p></li> <li><p>People who don’t sleep well may _________________ from fatigue.</p></li> <li><p>The project improved _________________ over time.</p></li> <li><p>Scientists studied how _________________ behave inside cells.</p></li> <li><p>__________________is when unnecessary cells are eaten up.</p></li> </ol> <h2 id="group-3-1724-1">Group 3 (17–24)</h2> <p>disease, heal, unavoidable, divide,recover, lack, colleague, efficient</p> <ol start="17" type="1"> <li><p>The doctor said the wound would _______________ within a week.</p></li> <li><p>The team worked in a very _____________________ way.</p></li> <li><p>There is a serious ___________________ affecting the population.</p></li> <li><p>It is _________________ that mistakes happen sometimes.</p></li> <li><p>The cells _________________ into two identical copies.</p></li> <li><p>He asked a(n) ___________________ for help with the project.</p></li> <li><p>After illness, it takes time to ________________ fully.</p></li> <li><p>A(n) ____________________ of experience caused the delay.</p></li> </ol> <h1 id="exercise-c--choose-the-correct-word-for-each-sentence.">Exercise C -Choose the correct word for each sentence.</h1> <h3 id="the-view-from-the-mountain-was-__________.-a.-gradual-b.-remarkable-c.-unavoidable-d.-regular">1. The view from the mountain was __________.<br> A. gradual B. remarkable C. unavoidable D. regular </h3> <h3 id="scientists-are-studying-how-__________-affects-long-term-health.-a.-tissue-b.-waste-c.-aging-d.-process">2. Scientists are studying how __________ affects long-term health.<br> A. tissue B. waste C. aging D. process</h3> <h3 id="the-human-__________-is-made-up-of-many-different-types-of-cells.-a.-waste-b.-disease-c.-colleague-d.-cell">3. The human body is made up of many different types of __________.<br> A. waste B. disease C. colleague D. cells</h3> <h3 id="the-scientist-made-an-__________-discovery-in-physics.-a.-pioneering-b.-gradual-c.-unavoidable-d.-regular">4. The scientist made a(n) __________ discovery in physics.<br> A. pioneering B. gradual C. unavoidable D. regular </h3> <h3 id="the-report-included-__________-examples-from-different-countries.-a.-efficient-b.-several-c.-regular-d.-gradual">5. The report included __________ examples from different countries.<br> A. efficient B. several C. regular D. gradual</h3> <h3 id="it-is-important-to-__________-your-knowledge-through-practice.-a.-suffer-b.-renew-c.-wear-out-d.-divide">6. It is important to __________ your knowledge through practice.<br> A. suffer B. renew C. wear out D. divide</h3> <h3 id="the-change-happened-__________-over-many-years.-a.-several-b.-efficiently-c.-gradually-d.-remarkably">7. The change happened __________ over many years.<br> A. several B. efficiently C. gradually D. remarkably</h3> <h3 id="advances-in-__________-have-improved-life-expectancy.-a.-chromosomes-b.-autophagy-c.-medicine-d.-tissues">8. Advances in __________ have improved life expectancy.<br> A. chromosomes B. autophagy C. medicine D. tissues</h3> <h3 id="dna-is-stored-in-__________-inside-the-nucleus.-a.-processes-b.-diseases-c.-chromosomes-d.-lack">9. DNA is stored in __________ inside the nucleus.<br> A. processes B. diseases C. chromosomes D. lack</h3> <h3 id="the-__________-of-digestion-begins-in-the-mouth.-a.-process-b.-colleague-c.-aging-d.-tissue">10. The __________ of digestion begins in the mouth.<br> A. process B. colleague C. aging D. tissue</h3> <h3 id="it-is-important-to-have-an-__________-sleep-schedule.-a.-regular-b.-pioneering-c.-unavoidable-d.-colleague">11. It is important to have a(n) __________ sleep schedule.<br> A. regular B. pioneering C. unavoidable D. colleague</h3> <h3 id="food-__________-must-be-managed-carefully-in-cities.-a.-autophagy-b.-waste-c.-tissue-d.-process">12. Food __________ must be managed carefully in cities.<br> A. autophagy B. waste C. tissue D. process</h3> <h3 id="people-may-__________-from-stress-in-different-ways.-a.-renew-b.-suffer-c.-wear-out-d.-heal">13. People may __________ from stress in different ways.<br> A. renew B. suffer C. wear out D. heal</h3> <h3 id="cells-use-__________-to-remove-damaged-parts.-a.-tissue-b.-autophagy-c.-aging-d.-process">14. Cells use __________ to remove damaged parts.<br> A. tissue B. autophagy C. aging D. process</h3> <h3 id="muscle-__________-helps-the-body-move-and-stay-strong.-a.-disease-b.-tissue-c.-lack-d.-autophagy">15. Muscle __________ helps the body move and stay strong.<br> A. disease B. tissue C. lack D. autophagy</h3> <h3 id="old-machines-eventually-__________-if-not-repaired.-a.-divide-b.-wear-out-c.-heal-d.-renew">16. Old machines eventually __________ if not repaired.<br> A. divide B. wear out C. heal D. renew</h3> <h3 id="a-cut-on-the-skin-can-__________-quickly.-a.-renew-b.-suffer-c.-process-d.-heal">17. A cut on the skin can __________ quickly.<br> A. renew B. suffer C. process D. heal</h3> <h3 id="after-illness-most-people-begin-to-__________.-a.-heal-b.-waste-c.-suffer-d.-recover">18. After illness, most people begin to __________.<br> A. heal B. waste C. suffer D. recover</h3> <h3 id="cancer-is-a-serious-__________-that-affects-many-people.-a.-process-b.-waste-c.-tissue-d.-disease">19. Cancer is a serious __________ that affects many people.<br> A. process B. waste C. tissue D. disease</h3> <h3 id="it-is-__________-to-feel-nervous-before-an-exam.-a.-unavoidable-b.-remarkable-c.-pioneering-d.-colleague">20. It is sometimes __________ to feel nervous before an exam.<br> A. unavoidable B. remarkable C. pioneering D. colleague</h3> <h3 id="cells-can-__________-to-produce-new-tissue.-a.-divide-b.-suffer-c.-wear-out-d.-renew">21. Cells can __________ to produce new tissue.<br> A. divide B. suffer C. wear out D. renew</h3> <h3 id="she-asked-an-__________-for-advice-at-work.-a.-process-b.-disease-c.-colleague-d.-waste">22. She asked a(n) __________ for advice at work.<br> A. process B. disease C. colleague D. waste</h3> <h3 id="the-new-system-is-more-__________-than-the-old-one.-a.-gradual-b.-unavoidable-c.-efficient-d.-regular">23. The new system is more __________ than the old one.<br> A. gradual B. unavoidable C. efficient D. regular</h3> <h3 id="a-__________-of-sleep-can-affect-concentration.-a.-renew-b.-lack-c.-process-d.-disease">24. A __________ of sleep can affect concentration.<br> A. renew B. lack C. process D. disease</h3> <h3 id="reading-comprehension--more-than-just-flesh-and-bones"><strong>Reading Comprehension- <u>More Than Just Flesh and Bones</u></strong></h3> <p>What if your body could repair itself, recycle its own cells and even make old cells behave like young ones? These ideas may sound like science fiction, but they are based on real scientific discoveries. For many years, scientists believed that ageing and disease were simply unavoidable parts of life. Today, however, we know that the human body has remarkable ways of protecting and renewing itself. Thanks to the work of several pioneering researchers, we are beginning to understand these natural processes—and they may change the future of medicine.</p> <h3 id="why-do-we-grow-old"><strong>Why Do We Grow Old?</strong></h3> <p>One of the scientists who helped answer this question was Elizabeth Blackburn. She discovered that chromosomes are protected by tiny structures called telomeres, which become shorter every time a cell divides. When they become too short, cells can no longer divide normally and gradually lose their ability to function. Blackburn and her colleague Carol Greider also discovered telomerase, an enzyme that can rebuild telomeres in certain cells. Although telomerase cannot stop ageing, research suggests that healthy habits such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, good sleep and managing stress may help protect telomeres, allowing our cells to stay healthier for longer.</p> <h3 id="how-do-our-cells-clean-themselves"><strong>How Do Our Cells Clean Themselves?</strong></h3> <p>Every day, our cells produce waste and suffer damage. To prevent this material from building up, they use a natural process called autophagy, discovered by Japanese scientist Yoshinori Ohsumi. During autophagy, cells break down worn-out or damaged parts and recycle them to produce new materials and energy. This helps cells stay healthy and adapt to everyday stress. However, this recycling system does not always work perfectly. As we grow older, autophagy naturally becomes less efficient. It can also be affected by unhealthy habits such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet and a lack of physical activity, as well as certain diseases. When the damage becomes greater than the body’s ability to repair it, harmful waste can build up inside cells, increasing the risk of illness.</p> <h3 id="can-old-cells-become-young-again"><strong>Can Old Cells Become Young Again?</strong></h3> <p>For many years, scientists believed that adult cells could never change into other types of cells. Then Shinya Yamanaka made a remarkable discovery. He found that by introducing just a few special genes, ordinary adult cells could be reprogrammed into stem cells—cells capable of developing into many different tissues. This breakthrough transformed regenerative medicine and gave scientists new hope that damaged organs and tissues might one day be repaired using a patient’s own cells.</p> <h3 id="a-body-full-of-surprises"><strong>A Body Full of Surprises</strong></h3> <p>These discoveries have completely changed our understanding of the human body. Rather than being a machine that simply wears out over time, our bodies constantly protect, repair and renew themselves in extraordinary ways. Although scientists are still learning how these systems work, one thing is already clear: some of the most powerful tools in medicine may already exist inside us. The more we understand our own bodies, the better we may become at helping them heal, recover and stay healthy for longer.</p> <p>Exercise D- Choose the right answer.</p> <h3 id="what-is-the-main-idea-of-the-text"><strong>1. What is the main idea of the text?</strong></h3> <p>A. Scientists have found cures for ageing<br> B. The human body has natural systems that help maintain and repair itself<br> C. Ageing is caused only by poor lifestyle choices<br> D. Medicine can now replace all damaged organs</p> <h3 id="according-to-the-text-telomeres-are"><strong>2. According to the text, telomeres are…</strong></h3> <p>A. structures that protect chromosomes<br> B. enzymes that repair DNA<br> C. types of stem cells<br> D. diseases linked to ageing</p> <h3 id="what-happens-when-telomeres-become-too-short"><strong>3. What happens when telomeres become too short?</strong></h3> <p>A. Cells divide faster<br> B. Cells stop functioning properly<br> C. Telomerase is automatically produced<br> D. DNA becomes stronger</p> <h3 id="telomerase-is-described-as-an-enzyme-that"><strong>4. Telomerase is described as an enzyme that…</strong></h3> <p>A. destroys damaged cells<br> B. prevents all ageing in the body<br> C. rebuilds telomeres in some cells<br> D. causes cells to die</p> <h3 id="what-does-the-text-suggest-about-healthy-habits"><strong>5. What does the text suggest about healthy habits?</strong></h3> <p>A. They can completely stop ageing<br> B. They have no effect on cells<br> C. They may help keep cells healthier for longer<br> D. They only affect muscles and bones</p> <h3 id="autophagy-is-best-described-as-a-process-that"><strong>6. Autophagy is best described as a process that…</strong></h3> <p>A. removes waste and recycles cell parts<br> B. creates new chromosomes<br> C. stops cells from dividing<br> D. produces telomeres</p> <h3 id="what-happens-when-autophagy-becomes-less-efficient"><strong>7. What happens when autophagy becomes less efficient?</strong></h3> <p>A. Cells become immortal<br> B. Waste may build up inside cells<br> C. Telomeres grow longer<br> D. Cells divide more quickly</p> <h3 id="which-factor-is-not-mentioned-as-affecting-autophagy-negatively"><strong>8. Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting autophagy negatively?</strong></h3> <p>A. Smoking<br> B. Poor diet<br> C. Excessive alcohol consumption<br> D. Drinking enough water</p> <h3 id="what-was-remarkable-about-yamanakas-discovery"><strong>9. What was remarkable about Yamanaka’s discovery?</strong></h3> <p>A. He discovered telomeres<br> B. He proved ageing cannot be stopped<br> C. He showed adult cells can be reprogrammed into stem cells<br> D. He created a cure for cancer</p> <h3 id="what-message-is-emphasised-in-the-final-paragraph"><strong>10. What message is emphasised in the final paragraph?</strong></h3> <p>A. The body is fragile and easily damaged<br> B. Humans will soon stop ageing completely<br> C. The body already has powerful systems for repair and renewal<br> D. 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