Advanced-Level Worksheets

The skyline in many cities is changing rapidly, with the construction of ever-taller skyscrapers. Would your students like to live in one? Do they benefit the local community?

This worksheet has a lead-in picture quiz, followed by a gap-fill reading, collocation practice and discussion. Expressions studied include:

• the uber rich
• the preserve of [someone]
• a marked increase
• a blue chip company

It is written for upper-intermediate and advanced-level students.

Are there are lot of commercials on TV showing people guzzling cans of cola? Do your students consume a lot of 'lite' or low-calorie drinks?

This worksheet looks at the suggestion that low-calorie drinks might not be any better for us than the regular version - or even worse. There's lots of vocabulary - fads, guzzle, a twist (as in a surprise) and more.

This worksheet is written for upper-intermediate levels and above.

Have you applied for a job recently? Did you know that a computer might have scanned your resume and rejected you?

This worksheets looks at the (possibly worrying) growth of computers being used to sort out job applications.

Following the lead-in, there's collocation language building, a gap-fill reading and additional exercises and discussion.

Part of the discussion is an analysis of some common mistakes in resumes - not tailoring applications, mysterious gaps, inappropriate style and more.

It makes a great topic for discussion in both business and general English classes. Try it today!

Do you enjoy flying? Is the experience one of flatbed seats, gourmet food and lots of legroom? Or is it cramped seating with unappetising food in foil containers?

This reading worksheet has a short text on the realities of flying and how it might change in the future. There's a lead-in, collocation matching, a reading passage, vocabulary work and lots of discussion.

It makes a great topic for conversation - try it with your students today!

Is there intelligent alien life out there in space? If so, why haven't we found anything yet? This worksheet looks at the 'Fermi Paradox' - the question of why there seems to be no life beyond this planet. Are we unique? Or is there some kind of Star Trek-like agreement not to contact us? Whatever the reason, it makes a great topic for reading and discussion. Your students will learn expressions including:

• a deafening silence
• a near certainty
• to draw a blank
• to teem with life

and more. With a lead-in, collocation exercises, gap-fill reading and discussion questions, there's lots for your students to sink their teeth into! This worksheet is written for upper-intermediate and advanced level students.

This worksheet is a great way to bring Valentine's to your classroom! Following the warm up, there is a vocabulary mix and match, a reading and comprehension questions. The lesson continues with more vocabulary work, a summarizing speaking activity and discussion questions. Expressions studied include:

• through gritted teeth
• to stretch back many years
• to return the favor/favour
• the foreseeable future

and many more. This lesson is written for upper-intermediate and advanced-level students.

Acting is a job that everyone has an opinion about. Many would see it as an unusual career choice - but do any of your students wish they had become actors? This worksheet has a gap-fill reading, broken up into sections. Your students will learn new expressions including:

• an inspirational teacher (like you...)
• to have the edge
• a highly competitive field
• an aspiring actor
• to have a thick skin

The lesson rounds off with an extended discussion, covering both the new language and the topic of becoming an actor. This worksheet is for intermediate to advanced-level students.

This worksheet looks at some common idiomatic language themed around how people met. There is a mix-and-match idiom game which you can either cut up or (if you're short of time) hand out as it is. This is followed by some short readings. The lesson continues with idiom practice and discussion. Expressions covered include: * pluck up the courage * love at first sight * lose touch with someone * a mutual friend * have a crush on someone and more. This worksheet is written for upper-intermediate and advanced-level students.