The Black Diamonds of Provence: 2200 Headwords (Footprint Reading Library)

The Black Diamonds of Provence: 2200 Headwords (Footprint Reading Library)

by RobWaring (Author), NationalGeographic (Author)

Synopsis

In France, some people earn money by selling a special food called a 'truffel'. Truffles can be found in the woods, however they are very rare and expensive. That's why they are sometimes called 'black diamonds'. What is this unusual food, and why is it so expensive?

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 24
Publisher: Thomson ELT
Published: 05 Dec 2008

ISBN 10: 1424011140
ISBN 13: 9781424011148

Author Bio
Dr. Rob Waring is an Associate Professor at Notre Dame Seishin Women's University in Okayama, Japan. His research interests extend to reading and the acquisition of vocabulary. He is a founding member of the Extensive Reading Foundation and a well-known expert on Extensive Reading. He has published many articles on Extensive Reading and is program advisor to many educational institutions throughout Asia. He maintains an Extensive Reading website, and is owner and moderator of the Extensive Reading discussion list. He was co-conference chair of JALT 2005 in Shizuoka, Japan.