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Behind the headlines / Geoffrey Land.

By: Land, Geoffrey.
Publisher: Harlow : Longman ; 1988Description: 96 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0582793440.Subject(s): English language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers | Newspaper readingDDC classification: 428.24
Contents:
Introduction. - 1. Doctor in kilt finds island life better than dollars. - 2. Curse that scared a thief. - 3. Man shunts stroke victim's car to a halt. - 4. Art's enduring attraction for thieves. - 5. How 2,000 pound went up in smoke. - 6. Nurse Maria hunts the missing millions. - 7. Romark's car stunt 'was a hit'. - 8. Stowaways home after US trip. - 9. Boy knew busy builders were up to no good. - 10. Mystery of the sleeping Russian. - 11. The great American dream. - 12. Woman pilot plucks ganster from jail. - 13. Warden bashing is a joy for 100 pound. - 14. Cherokees, altering another tradition, elect woman chief. - 15. Shop 'raider' was not so well read. - 16. Around the world ... in a paper plane!. - 17. Scandle of the baby girl who was sold twice. - 18. Diana dazzles capital. - 19. Bear put in peril by cash demand. - 20. Big day breaks for the Russian brrr.... - 21. Wet, but covered. - 22. Bootleg tapes cash in on Live Aid. - 23. Boy Mayor backs his own demise. - 24. Metal 'bone' transplants save limbs of 700 patients. - 25. Row as patient is given the heart of a criminal. - 26. Traveling etiquette: Manners posters in Tokyo. - 27. Women footballers are lured by the lire. - 28. Alice's original engraving found in vault. - Answer key.
Summary: Behind the Headlines is a collection of newspaper and magazine extracts for upper-intermediate and advanced students, giving controlled practice in a variety of reading skills. Distinctive features of the book are : A wide selection of authentic material from both British and U.S. press ; Reinforces basic language structures with challenging exercises ; Scope for self-expression through discussion ; Develops student's familiarity with colloquial English idiom ; Additional unit material for further practice, including crosswords and cartoons ; Answer key for easy reference. - Back cover.
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Introduction. - 1. Doctor in kilt finds island life better than dollars. - 2. Curse that scared a thief. - 3. Man shunts stroke victim's car to a halt. - 4. Art's enduring attraction for thieves. - 5. How 2,000 pound went up in smoke. - 6. Nurse Maria hunts the missing millions. - 7. Romark's car stunt 'was a hit'. - 8. Stowaways home after US trip. - 9. Boy knew busy builders were up to no good. - 10. Mystery of the sleeping Russian. - 11. The great American dream. - 12. Woman pilot plucks ganster from jail. - 13. Warden bashing is a joy for 100 pound. - 14. Cherokees, altering another tradition, elect woman chief. - 15. Shop 'raider' was not so well read. - 16. Around the world ... in a paper plane!. - 17. Scandle of the baby girl who was sold twice. - 18. Diana dazzles capital. - 19. Bear put in peril by cash demand. - 20. Big day breaks for the Russian brrr.... - 21. Wet, but covered. - 22. Bootleg tapes cash in on Live Aid. - 23. Boy Mayor backs his own demise. - 24. Metal 'bone' transplants save limbs of 700 patients. - 25. Row as patient is given the heart of a criminal. - 26. Traveling etiquette: Manners posters in Tokyo. - 27. Women footballers are lured by the lire. - 28. Alice's original engraving found in vault. - Answer key.

Behind the Headlines is a collection of newspaper and magazine extracts for upper-intermediate and advanced students, giving controlled practice in a variety of reading skills. Distinctive features of the book are : A wide selection of authentic material from both British and U.S. press ; Reinforces basic language structures with challenging exercises ; Scope for self-expression through discussion ; Develops student's familiarity with colloquial English idiom ; Additional unit material for further practice, including crosswords and cartoons ; Answer key for easy reference. - Back cover.