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The Guy Fawkes Story

Who was Guy Fawkes, and why do the British light bonfires on 5 November? Read the story and practise the past simple.

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Bonfire Night

Bonfires, sparklers and a failed plot from 1605. Find out what Bonfire Night is, learn vocabulary for fire and fireworks, and practise talking about celebrations. Level: A2–B1.

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