[B1+] Unit 4 - Reading Extension

Where might you usually see this kind of text?

• in a newspaper

• in an email from a friend

• on the back of a book

According to the reviewer, self-help books...

• are usually very expensive

• have a large number of readers

• help readers earn more money

Where did Burkeman go to collect information for the book?

• capital cities in Europe

• countries in North and South America

• many different places

The reviewer enjoys a description of...

• a family party

• a funeral in a small town

• a traditional festival

READ THE TEXT AGAIN. ARE THE SENTENCES TRUE OR FALSE?

Groups:

(a) True

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(b) False

• Burkeman did not expect to find happiness in some of the places he visited.

• The phrase "worht their weight in gold" in the first paragraph means "valuable".

• Burkerman says we cannot understand happiness unless we also have bad experiences.

• The Antidote is a typical example of a self-help book.

• Bukerman discovers that life is more difficult for people when they have a lot of money.

• People are often happy during the Day of the Dead.

• Although there are some good parts, the reviewer does not recommend this book.