James Bourne Says His Brother Saved His Life

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Lesson: 📅 October 27, 2026 - James Bourne Says His Brother Saved His Life

Study level: intermediate

Reading: Busted star James Bourne says his brother saved his life by donating a kidney. Doctors had warned him that his condition was serious and that he had only a few years left to live. In September 2025, the guitarist withdrew from a tour with Busted and McFly just one day before it began. Because of James’s health problems, his younger brother Chris replaced him. James later explained that he needed major surgery, meaning a serious medical operation, to help him live longer. Chris, who had already taken his place on tour, then donated one of his kidneys to James. James has now thanked Chris and reported that both brothers are recovering after their operations. James said he was surprised by how much better he was already beginning to feel. However, he explained that he still needed more time to recover fully. He has not shared further details about his condition . Busted had four UK number one singles before splitting up in 2005, and the full group reunited in 2015.

Vocabulary and grammar: Words and grammar 1. donating (verb, -ing form): Giving something, such as a part of your body, to help another person. 2. condition (noun): A health problem or illness affecting someone. 3. withdrew (verb, past tense): Decided not to take part in a planned activity. 4. replaced (verb, past tense): Took another person’s role or position. 5. major (adjective): Serious or involving a lot of medical treatment, when describing an operation. 6. recovering (verb, -ing form): Becoming healthy again after an illness or operation. 7. further details (plural noun phrase): More specific information about something. 8. reunited (verb, past tense): Came together again after a period apart. Grammar Focus: Relative clauses that add extra information Use a relative clause with "who" to add information about a person. When the person is already clearly identified, put commas around the extra information. In the example, "who had already taken his place on tour" adds information about Chris. The main message remains complete without this clause. Example from the text: "Chris, who had already taken his place on tour, then donated one of his kidneys to James."

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Lesson: 📅 October 27, 2026 - James Bourne Says His Brother Saved His Life

Study level: intermediate

Reading: Busted star James Bourne says his brother saved his life by donating a kidney. Doctors had warned him that his condition was serious and that he had only a few years left to live. In September 2025, the guitarist withdrew from a tour with Busted and McFly just one day before it began. Because of James’s health problems, his younger brother Chris replaced him. James later explained that he needed major surgery, meaning a serious medical operation, to help him live longer. Chris, who had already taken his place on tour, then donated one of his kidneys to James. James has now thanked Chris and reported that both brothers are recovering after their operations. James said he was surprised by how much better he was already beginning to feel. However, he explained that he still needed more time to recover fully. He has not shared further details about his condition . Busted had four UK number one singles before splitting up in 2005, and the full group reunited in 2015.

Vocabulary and grammar: Words and grammar 1. donating (verb, -ing form): Giving something, such as a part of your body, to help another person. 2. condition (noun): A health problem or illness affecting someone. 3. withdrew (verb, past tense): Decided not to take part in a planned activity. 4. replaced (verb, past tense): Took another person’s role or position. 5. major (adjective): Serious or involving a lot of medical treatment, when describing an operation. 6. recovering (verb, -ing form): Becoming healthy again after an illness or operation. 7. further details (plural noun phrase): More specific information about something. 8. reunited (verb, past tense): Came together again after a period apart. Grammar Focus: Relative clauses that add extra information Use a relative clause with "who" to add information about a person. When the person is already clearly identified, put commas around the extra information. In the example, "who had already taken his place on tour" adds information about Chris. The main message remains complete without this clause. Example from the text: "Chris, who had already taken his place on tour, then donated one of his kidneys to James."

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Accept a choice letter or the quoted option. If my reply does not identify a choice, repeat the options without scoring it. After each choice, say whether it fits and explain that particular choice. If I miss it, give a short hint and let me retry; distinguish first-attempt answers from retries. Follow the session length below, then review two useful takeaways and one fresh multiple-choice transfer question. Do not convert this practice into a level certificate.

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Lesson: 📅 October 27, 2026 - James Bourne Says His Brother Saved His Life

Study level: intermediate

Reading: Busted star James Bourne says his brother saved his life by donating a kidney. Doctors had warned him that his condition was serious and that he had only a few years left to live. In September 2025, the guitarist withdrew from a tour with Busted and McFly just one day before it began. Because of James’s health problems, his younger brother Chris replaced him. James later explained that he needed major surgery, meaning a serious medical operation, to help him live longer. Chris, who had already taken his place on tour, then donated one of his kidneys to James. James has now thanked Chris and reported that both brothers are recovering after their operations. James said he was surprised by how much better he was already beginning to feel. However, he explained that he still needed more time to recover fully. He has not shared further details about his condition . Busted had four UK number one singles before splitting up in 2005, and the full group reunited in 2015.

Vocabulary and grammar: Words and grammar 1. donating (verb, -ing form): Giving something, such as a part of your body, to help another person. 2. condition (noun): A health problem or illness affecting someone. 3. withdrew (verb, past tense): Decided not to take part in a planned activity. 4. replaced (verb, past tense): Took another person’s role or position. 5. major (adjective): Serious or involving a lot of medical treatment, when describing an operation. 6. recovering (verb, -ing form): Becoming healthy again after an illness or operation. 7. further details (plural noun phrase): More specific information about something. 8. reunited (verb, past tense): Came together again after a period apart. Grammar Focus: Relative clauses that add extra information Use a relative clause with "who" to add information about a person. When the person is already clearly identified, put commas around the extra information. In the example, "who had already taken his place on tour" adds information about Chris. The main message remains complete without this clause. Example from the text: "Chris, who had already taken his place on tour, then donated one of his kidneys to James."

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