Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language
learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all
time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective
novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully
adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the
language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book
is Level 4 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 4 is equivalent to
CEF level B2 with a word count of 20,000 - 26,000 words. Each book
includes: - Full reading of the adapted version available for free
online- Helpful notes on characters- Cultural and historical notes
relevant to the plot- A glossary of the more difficult words- Free
online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readers
The plot: Mrs Boynton, a cruel and hated woman, is found dead in the
ancient city of Petra. Was it just a weak heart and too much sun that
killed her, or has one of Mrs Boynton's many victims found revenge?By
chance, the great detective Hercule Poirot has some useful information,
but is it enough to find the killer? He has 24 hours to solve the case.
About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 4 levels:
Level 1 - elementary (A2)Level 2 - pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 -
intermediate (B1)Level 4 - upper intermediate (B2) Each level is
carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits
from their reading experience.
