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: Famous scientists from around the world are disappearing and
nobody knows why. The one woman who can help uncover the truth is dying
after a plane crash. How can they discover where the scientists are
without her? Meanwhile, in a hotel room in Casablanca, Hilary Craven
decides to end her life. But her suicide attempt is interrupted by a man
who offers her an exciting alternative... 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.
