A comedian Machael McIntyre makes fun of some Christmas traditions and our odd behaviour during a Christmas period. Includes article about 10 weirdest Christmas traditions around the world.

Video comprehension and discussion questions

CAE reading and use of English part 1 multiple choice

VCU homeland security expert William V. Pelfrey Jr. answers this question and more.

Aaron Stark gives a poignant TED talk about how he was almost a school shooter.

CAE reading and use of English Part 5 – multiple choice comprehension questions

Listening comprehension and discussion questions

Read about why good people do bad things and watch TED talk by Paul Bloom explaining the psychology behind it.

CAE reading and use of English - Part 5 – multiple choice comprehension questions

Listening comprehension and discussion questions

Read about How Sugar Affects our Brain and watch funny Oliver to talk about sugar consumption in the USA.

CAE reading and use of English Part 3 – word formation

Comprehension and discussion questions

Read about How Cities Turn Recycled Materials Into Cool Stuff and watch a funny video about how recycling bins in Sweden.

CAE reading and use of English Part 1 – multiple choice

Comprehension and discussion questions

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