OPTIONAL BOOKS / SET TEXTS - 2013 / 2014 (*2015)

Cambridge English: FCE for Schools same in 2013 and 2014
Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The ELT Graphic Novel (Heinle Cengage) Anthony Bourke & John Rendall: A lion called Christian (Scholastic)

The texts are Graded Readers which have been adapted to the level and are suitable for FCE for Schools candidates. Other editions of these books may be available. However, teachers and candidates should be aware that the language level in other editions may be less accessible.

Cambridge English: First (FCE) - 2013
William Thackeray: Vanity Fair (Black Cat or any edition) Mary Stewart: This Rough Magic (OUP)

The texts are Graded Readers which have been adapted to the level and are suitable for FCE candidates. Other editions of these books may be available. However, teachers and candidates should be aware that the language level in other editions may be less accessible

Cambridge English: First (FCE) - 2014
LP Hartley: The Go-Between (Penguin Readers) Sebastian Junger: The Perfect Storm (Macmillan Readers)

The suggested editions are Graded Readers which have been adapted to the level that is suitable for Cambridge English: First candidates. Teachers and candidates should be aware that the language level in other editions may be less accessible.

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) - same in 2013 and 2014
William Golding: Lord of the Flies
Teachers may choose to prepare candidates for questions on this set text by studying a film version as well as, or instead of, the novel.

P.D. James: The Lighthouse

(There is currently no film version of this book.) Candidates should be made aware that they should not attempt the set text question unless they have the necessary vocabulary and understanding of the text to answer the task set. Teachers are best placed to make a judgement as to which, if any, of the set texts and/or film versions may be appropriate and stimulating for a given teaching situation.

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) - 2013
Sue Monk Kidd: The Secret Life of Bees (2002); film directed by Gina PrinceByrewood (2008)

Teachers may choose to prepare candidates for questions on this set text by studying the film as well as, or instead of, the novel.

Harold Pinter: The Birthday Party (1958)

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) - same in 2014 and *2015
E.M. Forster: Howards End (1910) and film directed by James Ivory (1992)
Teachers may choose to prepare candidates for questions on this set text by studying the film as well as, or instead of, the novel.

Nick Hornby: An Education (screenplay and film directed by Lone Scherfig 2009)
10.06.2013