Short Thrilling Stories for Learners of English
At the 11th Hour
About the Book
A woman from Germany receives a letter from the United States saying that she has inherited all the assets of her deceased uncle. She is excited and can't wait to become rich. But a big surprise awaits her across the Atlantic Ocean.
Two terrorists decide to steal a truck on the street in the middle of the night. They have no idea that something inside is waiting for them. If only they knew.
A young woman who hates beggars finds herself on the street as a beggar herself. Will the experience change her?
And much more.
What happens next? A mystery, the unexpected, the surprise will reveal itself in each story. Learning is fun and easy when you can't wait to see what happens next while acquiring new vocabulary and expressions.
At the 11th Hour is a comprehensive reader designed especially for intermediate to advanced learners of English as a Second Language. It contains 21 thrilling stories which have plot twists and surprise endings. It was written, developed, and tested by English teachers with many years of classroom experience. There are vocabulary, reading, writing, and discussion exercises after each story.
The stories are recorded by native American English speakers. Both male and female voices along with sound effects and music bring the stories to life. The audio book download or the CDs are available separately.
Each story and its exercises could be completed in a two hour class period. It is definitely a book students and teachers will love.
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