Reader level 4 CEFR Lower A1
Australia has a lot of animals. How did they get there? Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English.
Why do kangaroos only live in Australia?
• Before and after reading activities • Picture dictionary • Exam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters, working toward A1 Movers • Reading guide online Download the audio at American English Download the audio at www.collins.co.uk/839842 www.collins.co.uk/peapoddownloads Level
CEFR
Words in story
Headword count
1
Pre A1
50–70
80
2
Pre A1
100–140
200
3
Pre A1
150–230
400
4
Lower A1
250–500
670
5
A1
650–950
820
Non-fiction
collins.co.uk/elt
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Why do kangaroos only live in Australia?
Written by Susannah Reed Illustrated by Joseph Wilkins
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mountains
forest Before reading
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The animals in Australia were different from animals today. These animals only lived in Australia. Why? The sea stopped them going to other countries.
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Picture dictionary Listen and repeat 3
echidna
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emu
kangaroo
koala
kookaburra
platypus
pouch
wombat
After reading
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