B2 reading

Are you an upper intermediate (CEFR level B2) learner of English? Practise and improve your reading skills with these texts and exercises.

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Are celebrities bad for you?
What's wrong with enjoying a bit of celebrity gossip? It doesn't do us any harm ... or does it? Read the article to find out if celebrities really are bad for you.
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Are zoos a good thing?
How do you feel about keeping animals in zoos? Read both sides of the argument to help you decide.
21
Choosing a musical instrument
Have you ever thought about taking up a musical instrument? Here's the perfect guide for you.
22
FOMO
Are you suffering from FOMO – that is, Fear Of Missing Out? Research shows that a growing number of young people are, with worrying consequences for their sleep and schoolwork. Read the blog post to find out more.
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Leaving home
Leaving your family home to go to university is not always easy. Read the advice from a first-year student and her dad to get two points of view on the experience.
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Study problems – help is here
Are you going crazy with the amount of homework and exams you've got? Never fear, help is here ... in the form of E-tutor's online problem page.
10
The end of life on Earth?
Could a meteorite collision really mean the end of life on Earth? Read this to find out what happens when small meteorites collide with Earth, and just how much damage a big one could do.
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The Facebook party that became a riot
How did a quiet 16th birthday celebration turn into a full-scale riot? Read this to find out what happened when a Dutch teenager made a Facebook error.
15
The history of graffiti
Is graffiti a vibrant urban art form or senseless vandalism? When did graffiti first become popular? Read this article to find out about the history of street art and hear from both sides of the debate.
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The world's weirdest food
How hungry would you have to be to eat a brain sandwich? What about some fried spider? Read this to find out about the world's weirdest food.
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Video games are good for you!
You know all those people that told you that video games are bad for you? They were wrong. Read this to find out more.
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Your digital footprint
Every time you do anything on the internet you leave a trail behind you, in the same way you leave a footprint when you walk on sand or mud. Do you know how to take care of your digital footprint? Here are some tips.