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Do you want to practise your reading and learn about global issues, special days and festivals?

In this section, read articles about a wide variety of topics. The articles are written for learners at B1 English level (intermediate) and B2 English level (upper intermediate) .

You will improve your reading comprehension and develop your vocabulary on a diverse range of international events, celebrations and topics. Each article has interactive exercises to help you understand and use the language.

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Tea is the world's second most popular drink (after water!). In the UK, you can even celebrate drinking it on 21 April.

Easter is the most important festival of the year for most Christians and a holiday for many others. Read on to find out more about it.

April Fool's Day is a special day for jokes and tricks in many countries. Read this article to find out all about it.

Every year, millions of people around the world switch off their lights for one hour to draw attention to the environment. Read on to find out more.

Many Europeans see the Eurovision Song Contest as the best show on Earth. And now, the rest of the world is starting to discover it too. What is so special about this annual song competition?

One of the world's most important inventions was 'born' in March 1989 and celebrated its 30th birthday in 2019. Read the article to find out what it is.