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A Story about Self-sabotaging  Jack was a talented painter, but he never showed his work to anyone. He often doubted himself and thought he was not good enough. Every time someone asked about his paintings, Jack would say, "Oh, they’re not ready," or "I need more practice." Deep down, Jack was afraid of failure and worried people wouldn't like his art. One day, Jack met an old friend, Sarah, at the local market. She was an art teacher and very enthusiastic about seeing his work. "Please, just show me one painting," she insisted. Reluctantly, Jack agreed. He showed her a picture he had hidden in his attic. Sarah's eyes lit up with amazement. "Jack, this is beautiful! You have a gift," she exclaimed. Her words made Jack think. Why had he been hiding his talent? That night, Jack sat quietly and thought about his life. He realized he had been sabotaging his own success. His fear of failure was holding him back. He decided it was time for a ch...

Who was Pandora and what was in her box? Pandora was the first woman in Greek mythology. According to the stories, she was created by the gods, each giving her special gifts. Her name even means "all-gifted." Zeus, the king of the gods, gave Pandora a box as a wedding present but told her never to open it. However, Pandora was very curious about what was inside. One day, she couldn't resist her curiosity and decided to open the box. The moment she opened it, many bad things flew out: sickness, envy, hatred, and more. These were all the evils that now exist in the world. Frightened, Pandora quickly closed the box, but it was too late. All the bad things had escaped. However, when she looked inside the box again, she saw that there was one thing left: hope. Pandora realized that even though there are many problems in the world, hope is always there to help us keep going. This story explains why there are troubles in the world and why hope remains important. Questions   1. W...

How to get people to listen to you and take your words seriously  To get people to listen to you and take you seriously, start by showing that you know what you're talking about. Know your topic well, and speak with confidence. Use simple and clear words so everyone can understand you. Your body language is also important. Look people in the eye, use friendly gestures, and stand or sit in a way that shows you are open and approachable. Asking questions or inviting others to share their thoughts can help them feel part of the conversation, making them more likely to pay attention. It’s also important to listen to others. When you show that you care about their ideas, they will be more willing to listen to you. Finally, be enthusiastic about what you are saying. When you show excitement, people are more likely to listen and take your words seriously. Quiz: How to Make People Listen to You **1. What is one way to establish credibility with your audience?**   a) Use complex w...

Sentence Extension   Instructions: Take the base sentence provided and extend it by adding information, using adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, or additional clauses. Try to build the sentence step by step. Part I 1. Base Sentence : The boy kicked the ball.    - The boy kicked the ball hard.    - The boy kicked the ball hard towards the goal.    - The boy kicked the ball hard towards the goal, surprising his friends. 2. Base Sentence : She drank her coffee.    - She drank her coffee quickly.    - She drank her hot coffee quickly in the morning.    - She drank her hot coffee quickly in the morning because she was late. 3. Base Sentence : The teacher smiled.    - The friendly teacher smiled warmly.    - The friendly teacher smiled warmly at the students.    - The friendly teacher smiled warmly at the students when they answered correctly. 4. Base Sentence : The city was busy.    - The...

Emma's Shopping Adventure Emma is a girl who loves shopping more than anything else. Every Saturday, she eagerly waits for the weekend to go to her favorite mall.  One sunny Saturday morning, Emma wakes up and thinks, ** "What should I wear today?" ** She decides to wear her favorite blue dress because it makes her feel happy.  As she arrives at the mall, she wonders, **" Who will I meet here? "** She loves bumping into her friends while shopping. To her surprise, she finds her best friend Lily standing near the entrance. **" What are you doing here? "** Lily asks with a big smile. "I was just about to ask you the same thing!" Emma replies. They start their adventure by going to the first store. **" How much does this dress cost? "** Emma asks as she holds up a beautiful red dress. "I think it’s on sale!" Lily answers excitedly. They quickly check the price tag, and Emma says, **" What a great deal! "**  Next, th...

I Need a Holiday Hello! My name is Tom, and I want to tell you why I need a holiday. I work very hard every day. I spend a lot of time in my office. I talk to many people, and sometimes I feel tired. I need a break! I need to relax with my family. I have a wife, Sara, and two children, Alex and Mia. They also work and study a lot. We are always busy. That is why we need a holiday together. We want to go to a new place. A seaside town sounds perfect! At the beach, we can play in the sand and swim in the sea. The sound of the waves is very calming. I want to visit a seaside town with ancient history. I think it would be exciting to learn about old buildings and stories. We can visit castles and see beautiful views. Maybe we can find a little museum. Alex likes animals, and Mia loves art. An ancient town will have many interesting things for us to see and explore. We can also eat delicious food by the sea. I love seafood! I want to try new dishes and enjoy time with my family. In the even...

Life in the Past  One hundred years ago, life was very different from today. People did not have the internet, computers, or smartphones. They traveled by horse, bicycle, or by walking. Cars were rare and only a few people had them. Most families lived in small houses with one or two rooms. There were no big supermarkets, so people bought food from small local shops or grew it themselves in their gardens. Cooking was done on wood stoves, and there were no microwaves or electric ovens. Children often played outside with simple toys like balls and dolls. They went to school, but the classrooms were smaller and they used chalkboards instead of electronic devices. Electricity was not common everywhere, especially in the countryside. Many houses used candles or oil lamps for light. Water had to be pumped from wells, and there were no washing machines or dishwashers. People worked hard, often doing manual labor. There were farmers, blacksmiths, and factory workers. Weekends were time for...

Just Be Yourself   John wanted people to like him, so he pretended to be someone else. At parties, he told funny stories that were not true. He wore bright clothes he did not like. He acted very confident, but inside, he felt lonely and sad. One day, John met an old friend named Sam. Sam was simple and kind. He did not try to be someone else. John felt relaxed with Sam because Sam liked him for who he was, not for who he pretended to be.  Sam told John, "You do not need to be different to make friends. Just be yourself." John thought about it and decided to stop pretending. He wore clothes he liked and told his real stories. At first, he was scared, but soon, he felt happier. People started to like the real John. John learned that it is better to be yourself. True friends will like you for who you are. Solo sé tú mismo Juan quiere que le guste a la gente, así que pretende ser otra persona. En las fiestas, cuenta historias graciosas que no son verdad. Lleva ropa llamativa que ...

Comparative Form of Adjectives Introduction : The comparative form of adjectives is used to compare differences between two objects (people, places, things, ideas, etc.).  Forming Comparative Adjectives : 1. ** Short Adjectives :**     - These are typically one-syllable adjectives or two-syllable adjectives ending in -y.    - **Formation Rule:** Add "-er" to the end of the adjective.    **Examples:**     - Tall → Tall**er**    - Small → Small**er**    - Happy → Happ**ier**        ** Spelling Changes: **     - For adjectives ending in a single consonant preceded by a single vowel, double the consonant before adding "-er".      - Big → Big**ger**      - Hot → Hot**ter** 2. ** Long Adjectives :**    - These are typically adjectives with two or more syllables.    - **Formation Rule:** Use "more" before the adjective instead of adding...

The Past Perfect Tense   The past perfect tense is used to talk about an action that happened before another action in the past. It's like going back two steps in time: one step back takes you to a past action, and another step back to a previous action. Here’s a simple formula to remember: - **Past Perfect** = "had" + [past participle] For example: - I ** had eaten ** breakfast before I went to school. In this sentence: - The past perfect action (eating breakfast) happened before the past action (going to school). In short, use the past perfect tense to show which of two past events happened first. By the time the rain started, we had already set up our tent. Example sentences that demonstrate the usage of the past perfect tense in English: 1. She ** had finished ** her homework before she went out to play. 2. By the time the movie started, we ** had already found ** our seats. 3. They ** hadn't prepared ** for the test, so they were very nervous. 4. He ** had lived ...