The Ironing Man Level 3

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. A young man appears at the door and seems to be the answer to Marina's wishes. She and her husband Tom have moved from London to a quiet village, and Marina is bored with her life, as it seems she does nothing but housework. One day she wishes for somebody to help with the ironing, and the 'ironing man' appears. Not only does he help Marina with the housework, but he also helps Tom realise just how important Marina is to him. Paperback-only version. Also available with Audio CDs including complete text recordings from the book.1. The fridge door; 2. The Ironing Man; 3. Teaddy bears make poor soldiers; 4. Good 7 Bad 1; 5. Stranges on a train; 6. Massage and message; 7. It's just a painting; 8. The detective reports; 9. Do not use the toilet while the train is in the station; 10. On the beach.'What distinguishes the series from all the others is the zest and freshness of the text. Where the emphasis in other series is on plain and straightforward language, Cambridge English Reading texts typically use very modern expressions and the dialogue is faster moving. This has an impact on the quality of the audio cassettes, which make for very enjoyable listening.' David R. Hill, Survey Review: Readers, ELT JournalAward-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities.BIC Code: ELH