Oh!’ says Alex, a little surprised. ‘Don’t you feel African at all?’ ‘No, not at all!’ Marquat replies firmly. ‘Just because I’m black doesn’t mean I’m not British. I am British, just like you!’ Tags Friendship Social Issues In this Reader you will find: - Focus on... - KET-style activities - Glossary of difficult words - Test yourself - Comprehension activities Marquat, born in Cardiff, but with Nigerian parents is a typical teenager. He’s an intelligent, inquisitive boy but also sometimes insecure and shy. He hopes to do well in life and works hard to achieve his dreams. One day, unfortunately, he comes across racial prejudices because of the colour of his skin. However, just as he begins to think he’s alone, he discovers the value of friendship which will help him overcome any problem. Syllabus Topics Family, friends and ourselves Occupations and the world of work School and education: including school subjects, Daily routine Notions and concepts Ability, Actions and activities: including routines and manner, Feelings, Obligation, Offers, Likes and dislikes, Predictions, Suggestions, Talking about future plans Grammar and structures Adverbs, Adjectives, Prepositions, Phrases with when, Comparatives and superlatives, Gerunds, Imperatives, Present simple, Future forms
