C1 English Reading Texts
6 free English reading texts at C1 (Advanced) level, each with audio and comprehension questions.
C1 is the advanced level. Texts are demanding and nuanced, with specialised vocabulary, implied meaning and sophisticated grammar.
The Interview
Nadia had rehearsed the answer so many times that when the question finally came, she almost missed it. "Tell us about a time you failed," the man in the grey jacket said, and for a second she heard o...
The Quiet Return of the Public Library
A decade ago, it was fashionable to predict the death of the public library. The argument seemed unanswerable: with every book a click away and information available for nothing, why would anyone cont...
Announcement of the Interdisciplinary Institute for Arts, Knowledge, and Social Equity
The University Council is pleased to announce the establishment of the Interdisciplinary Institute for Arts, Knowledge, and Social Equity (IAKSE), which will formally commence its activities at the be...
Art, Academia, and Responsibility
Elena: I still cannot decide whether to focus my thesis on community-based theatre or on digital art activism. Mateo: If I were you, I would choose the one that unsettles you more. It is precisely th...
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