The book is an adaptation of one of the best novels by the famous American writer Mark Twain (1835-1910) 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'. This is a fascinating story about a cheerful and quick-witted boy from a provincial American town and his friends with whom amazing adventures take place. This guide will help high school students prepare for the State Core English Examination. The text of the manual has been adapted for educational purposes to the Pre-Intermediate level. Each chapter is accompanied by a commentary, translation of difficult words and expressions, as well as exercises aimed at developing the communicative competence of students. The exercises will allow you to form communication skills in reading, writing and speaking, as well as develop lexical and grammatical skills. At the end of the manual there is a dictionary, as well as a test in the OGE format with keys. The book is intended for students of grades 7 - 9 of educational organizations, as well as a wide range of p