The Ironing Man Level 3
A tale of self-discovery and unexpected help
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:1st Apr '99
Should be back in stock very soon
In The Ironing Man Level 3, a young woman's life changes when an unexpected visitor helps her rediscover joy and importance in her relationship.
In The Ironing Man Level 3, readers are introduced to Marina, a woman who finds herself feeling unfulfilled in her new life in a quiet village. Having moved from the bustling environment of London with her husband Tom, she struggles with the monotony of daily housework and yearns for something more exciting. Her life takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious young man appears at her doorstep, seemingly sent to fulfill her wishes. This 'ironing man' not only assists her with household chores but also brings a refreshing change to her mundane routine.
As Marina spends time with the ironing man, she begins to rediscover her sense of self and the joys of life outside of housework. His presence prompts Tom to reflect on his relationship with Marina, leading him to recognize how vital she is to his happiness. Through the unfolding events, the story explores themes of identity, fulfillment, and the importance of appreciating one’s partner. The narrative is engaging and resonates with anyone who has ever felt trapped in the routine of everyday life.
The Ironing Man Level 3 is part of the Cambridge English Readers series, designed for learners of English. It offers a unique blend of relatable characters and situations, making it accessible for readers at various levels. The book is available in paperback and includes options for audio recordings, enhancing the learning experience.
'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 Journal
'It was only a matter of time before a major ELT publisher set out to challenge the market dominance of Penguin Classics in the area of readers … CUP have hit back admirably. With something for everyone in your classes, this series is well worth investing in. In fact, it's going to be a difficult act to follow by other publishers.' IATEFL Issues
'The series breaks new ground in two respects. The first is the light and informal style of writing. It is notoriously difficult to write fluent prose using restricted lexis and syntax. Part of the secret is to use word and grammar lists flexibly; but it requires flair and a good ear to produce prose and dialogue that read so well and give such a genuine flavour of modern idiom.' English Teaching Professional
'These were a very good read: exciting fast-moving stories at all levels, and a good mixture of subjects. Most touched on up-to-date themes, such as corruption, refugees, psychology, hunger, feminism, or ecology without being prosy, or moralising.' BaNina Vivanco, SATEFL Newsletter Vol 19 No 3
'This is a well presented, authentic looking series of readers that students should enjoy. They are graded into five levels, and the accompanying cassette will be useful, especially for pronunciation audio versions are very popular with students.' Josephine Caruana, Network News, Issue 34
ISBN: 9780521666213
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 7mm
Weight: 108g
63 pages