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A Little Trouble in Amsterdam Level 2 Elementary/Lower-intermediate Book with CD-ROM/Audio CD
This award-winning graded readers series is full of original fiction, adapted fiction and factbooks especially written for teenagers. Andy and Mary are twins. During the school holidays, they accompany their mother on a business trip to Amsterdam. Andy and Mary witness what they believe to be two criminals hiding a painting from an art robbery. But they can't prove anything and nobody will believe them. This is a British English version of the title. The book comes with a CD-ROM/Audio CD with vocabulary games and complete text recordings. Cambridge Experience Readers, previously called Cambridge Discovery Readers, get your students hooked on reading.
64 pages, Paperback
First published June 25, 2009
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October 22, 2018
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¡Mi segundo libro en ingles!
Si bien es cierto que esta vez ya tenía un poco más de experiencia, no se me presentaron dificultades al leer esta historia. Al igual que el anterior, el vocabulario fue sencillo y la historia me gustó. Y, aunque fue una lectura obligatoria de ingles particular, no me pareció tan aburrida como otros libros que me han hecho leer.
Con respecto a la historia, creo que es entretenida y ligera, se lee rápido y además te atrapa. Por cierto, si no sabían de qué se trata, en este libro se nos narra las aventuras de unos gemelos, Mary y Andy, en Ámsterdam, que involucran a una pintura robada, una cerradura en una estantería y muchas cosas más. Aunque la trama no sea la más original, me gustó como se fue desarrollando. Y, con respecto a los personajes, mis favoritos son Mary y Andy porque son super inteligentes y astutos.
Nada más le baje dos estrellas porque note el comienzo un poco lento y porque algunas partes me parecieron un poco aburridas, pero, dejando de lado eso, la historia me encantó.
La recomiendo si les gustan los cuentos policiales y si apenas están empezando a leer en inglés.
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¡Mi segundo libro en ingles!
Si bien es cierto que esta vez ya tenía un poco más de experiencia, no se me presentaron dificultades al leer esta historia. Al igual que el anterior, el vocabulario fue sencillo y la historia me gustó. Y, aunque fue una lectura obligatoria de ingles particular, no me pareció tan aburrida como otros libros que me han hecho leer.
Con respecto a la historia, creo que es entretenida y ligera, se lee rápido y además te atrapa. Por cierto, si no sabían de qué se trata, en este libro se nos narra las aventuras de unos gemelos, Mary y Andy, en Ámsterdam, que involucran a una pintura robada, una cerradura en una estantería y muchas cosas más. Aunque la trama no sea la más original, me gustó como se fue desarrollando. Y, con respecto a los personajes, mis favoritos son Mary y Andy porque son super inteligentes y astutos.
Nada más le baje dos estrellas porque note el comienzo un poco lento y porque algunas partes me parecieron un poco aburridas, pero, dejando de lado eso, la historia me encantó.
La recomiendo si les gustan los cuentos policiales y si apenas están empezando a leer en inglés.
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October 21, 2024(this is for my english assignment)
December 15, 2020
No espero que estas novelas me gusten sinceramente, la trama es demasiado sencilla e incluso previsible. Desde el mismo momento en que determinado personaje apareció supe que era el sospechoso.
Yendo al nivel de inglés, creo que es demasiado básico, tampoco creo que me hubiera gustado no entender absolutamente nada, pero al menos a mí se me ha quedado muy simplón.
La historia es casi igual que su antecesora; los mellizos Mary y Andy son testigos de un robo y allí es cuando comienzan los problemas, desde una madre reticente a creerles y una inspectora que no les cree en absoluto, por lo que la única solución que les queda es resolver el asunto por ellos mismos.
¿Es entretenido? Sí. ¿Es ágil? Sí. Pero es bastante llano.
Yendo al nivel de inglés, creo que es demasiado básico, tampoco creo que me hubiera gustado no entender absolutamente nada, pero al menos a mí se me ha quedado muy simplón.
La historia es casi igual que su antecesora; los mellizos Mary y Andy son testigos de un robo y allí es cuando comienzan los problemas, desde una madre reticente a creerles y una inspectora que no les cree en absoluto, por lo que la única solución que les queda es resolver el asunto por ellos mismos.
¿Es entretenido? Sí. ¿Es ágil? Sí. Pero es bastante llano.
November 12, 2015
1. Publisher: Cambridge
Level: 2
2. 11/8 = 20 minutes; 11/9 = 30 minutes; 11/10 = 10 minutes; 11/11 = 20 minutes.
3. Twins
Robbers
Inspector
Painting
Bookcase
Keyhole
Cellphone
4.a. "Quick!" said Kim, turning on the TV. "Make it look like we've been here for a long time."
b. Kim was a girl and she has a twin brother Andy. They came back home late inspite of their curfew. Their mother said eight o'clock at the latest to them. Andy tried to keep her word, but Kim ignored it and Andy's persuasion. Fortunately, their mother hadn't come back yet, so Kim said this to Andy. I thought what Kim said and did were cute and just like a child. Also, this scene was funny when I imagined it. These are the reasons why I liked this passage.
5. The beginning of this book, I thought Kim and Andy had opposite characters; Kim was a curious girl, but Audy was a diffident boy. They caught a trouble because of Kim's curiosity, so if I were Andy, I would get angry with her. However, Andy was very kind and mild. On the contrary, he helped Kim when they fell into the pinch. I was surprised at his hidden strength and also his wisdom. At the end of the story, they could overcome and solve the trouble with coopeating each other. I felt twins are very strong. I envied Kim and Andy for their strong bond. This book was a little boring for me actually, but I thought it was a good story.
Level: 2
2. 11/8 = 20 minutes; 11/9 = 30 minutes; 11/10 = 10 minutes; 11/11 = 20 minutes.
3. Twins
Robbers
Inspector
Painting
Bookcase
Keyhole
Cellphone
4.a. "Quick!" said Kim, turning on the TV. "Make it look like we've been here for a long time."
b. Kim was a girl and she has a twin brother Andy. They came back home late inspite of their curfew. Their mother said eight o'clock at the latest to them. Andy tried to keep her word, but Kim ignored it and Andy's persuasion. Fortunately, their mother hadn't come back yet, so Kim said this to Andy. I thought what Kim said and did were cute and just like a child. Also, this scene was funny when I imagined it. These are the reasons why I liked this passage.
5. The beginning of this book, I thought Kim and Andy had opposite characters; Kim was a curious girl, but Audy was a diffident boy. They caught a trouble because of Kim's curiosity, so if I were Andy, I would get angry with her. However, Andy was very kind and mild. On the contrary, he helped Kim when they fell into the pinch. I was surprised at his hidden strength and also his wisdom. At the end of the story, they could overcome and solve the trouble with coopeating each other. I felt twins are very strong. I envied Kim and Andy for their strong bond. This book was a little boring for me actually, but I thought it was a good story.
November 13, 2013
1. Cambridge, Level2
2. 11/13: 110min
3. Amsterdam, hotel, painting, robber, police, believe, house
4. Can you report if you see a robber just in front of you?
- I try to report behind his sight. I don't want to be noticed.
5. I am interested in Amsterdam which is the biggest city of Nederland so I read this book. In my image, it is very beautiful place so I expect to read a wonderful story. But actually this is about robber story. Twins brothers have a very important role. The scene which twins called the policeare is very exited.
2. 11/13: 110min
3. Amsterdam, hotel, painting, robber, police, believe, house
4. Can you report if you see a robber just in front of you?
- I try to report behind his sight. I don't want to be noticed.
5. I am interested in Amsterdam which is the biggest city of Nederland so I read this book. In my image, it is very beautiful place so I expect to read a wonderful story. But actually this is about robber story. Twins brothers have a very important role. The scene which twins called the policeare is very exited.
May 13, 2015
1.Cambridge level 2
2.05/12=20 minutes, 05/13=60 minutes
3.twins, robber, painting, police, mother, house, museum
4a."Kim was holding onto her mother again, but looking happier now."
4b.This passage is expressed love of family. The robber was arrested and the family were helped by police. The family felt happy.
5.The twins don't know the danger to pursue robbers. They acted very risky. So, this story is interesting and exciting. Finally, the robbers were caught and the story has a happy end. I enjoued reading this book!
2.05/12=20 minutes, 05/13=60 minutes
3.twins, robber, painting, police, mother, house, museum
4a."Kim was holding onto her mother again, but looking happier now."
4b.This passage is expressed love of family. The robber was arrested and the family were helped by police. The family felt happy.
5.The twins don't know the danger to pursue robbers. They acted very risky. So, this story is interesting and exciting. Finally, the robbers were caught and the story has a happy end. I enjoued reading this book!
April 29, 2015
1. Cambridge level2
2. 4/25=20, 4/26=20, 4/28=20, 4/29=20
3. Kim, Andy, house, painting, robbers, police, cell phone
4.a)He had neak like a bull, fingers like large bananas.
b)l like this passage because the phrase of " like large bananas" is funny.
5. This is a thrilling story. Kim and Andy are children who are courage and smart. When they were caught by robbers, I felt scary. I was surprised to know that the their mother's boss was a bad man!!
2. 4/25=20, 4/26=20, 4/28=20, 4/29=20
3. Kim, Andy, house, painting, robbers, police, cell phone
4.a)He had neak like a bull, fingers like large bananas.
b)l like this passage because the phrase of " like large bananas" is funny.
5. This is a thrilling story. Kim and Andy are children who are courage and smart. When they were caught by robbers, I felt scary. I was surprised to know that the their mother's boss was a bad man!!
July 17, 2014
1. Cambridge Discovery Readers
2. 7/13 = 50 minutes, 7/14 = 30 minutes
3. brother, sister, thief, painting, police, bookcase, keyhole
4a. "Someone's been in here," said a voice. It sounded like Os, the shorter man.
4b. I'm excited to read this part!
5. I think Andy and Kim are very brave even they are not policeman. I can't do that!
2. 7/13 = 50 minutes, 7/14 = 30 minutes
3. brother, sister, thief, painting, police, bookcase, keyhole
4a. "Someone's been in here," said a voice. It sounded like Os, the shorter man.
4b. I'm excited to read this part!
5. I think Andy and Kim are very brave even they are not policeman. I can't do that!
October 9, 2014
1. Cambridge level 2
2. 10/5 60min 10/7 25min
3. twins, mother, police, house, painting, robber, believe
4. a There was the sound of police officers taking out their guns.
b Then I was sure that police officers came to help them.
5. I think this twins are so brave. They looks like hero. I wanna do that like them.
2. 10/5 60min 10/7 25min
3. twins, mother, police, house, painting, robber, believe
4. a There was the sound of police officers taking out their guns.
b Then I was sure that police officers came to help them.
5. I think this twins are so brave. They looks like hero. I wanna do that like them.
October 22, 2014
1. Cambridge level2
2. 10/21=85minutes
3. Twins-Amsterdam-an empty house-painting-robbers-trouble-cooperation
4. "There's a keyhole in the back of the bookcase."
I was excited by that. I thought they are nice! It was a big finding.
5. I was excited during reading this book. I was impressed by their love. They are nice! I wish I had brothers like them.
2. 10/21=85minutes
3. Twins-Amsterdam-an empty house-painting-robbers-trouble-cooperation
4. "There's a keyhole in the back of the bookcase."
I was excited by that. I thought they are nice! It was a big finding.
5. I was excited during reading this book. I was impressed by their love. They are nice! I wish I had brothers like them.
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