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: Rex Fortescue, the boss of a financial empire, was sipping tea
in his office, when he suffered a painful and sudden death. When the
police checked the victim's pockets, they found grain. Miss Marple knows
one of the servants in Rex Fortescue's house and comes to help solve the
mystery. She soon starts to suspect that she is dealing with a case of
crime by rhyme. 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.
