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Friendship Path

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The Friendship Path Ken had moved to a small town recently and felt very lonely. He didn't have any friends there and missed his old school. The only person he could talk to was his mom. Life seemed boring, and Ken had stopped doing his homework, causing his grades to drop. One evening, Ken's mom sat with him, concerned about his well-being. She asked him to focus on his studies. Annoyed and feeling trapped, Ken shouted, "I'm tired of everything!" After this quarrel, he decided to leave the house for a long walk. The countryside near his home was quiet and seemed to echo his feelings. As he walked, he thought about how lonely he felt. An hour passed before he found a spot under a big tree to sit. He reached for a sandwich in his backpack, and as he ate, the fresh air and silence slowly calmed him down. Feeling a little better after his break, he continued his walk and entered a peaceful wood. There, he spotted a strange old man with a long white beard sitting on a...

Diamond Necklace

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The Diamond Necklace  Listen to the story fill in the blanks with the words you hear. Detective Sandra Lewis came to the Gilded Palace Hotel to solve a ________. A special diamond necklace was ________, and it was last seen ________ a fancy party the night before. The owner, Mrs. Abigail Kensington, was very ________ and wanted answers. Detective Lewis talked to the hotel ________ and guests to find out more. Mr. James Cooper, the ________ of security, said the security cameras stopped working ________ at 9 PM. The necklace was last seen ________ this time, when Mrs. Kensington was wearing it at the party. A young hotel worker, Harry, said he saw someone ________ in the back hallways around 9:30 PM, but it was too dark to see clearly. Mrs. Kensington’s assistant, Clara, ________ that the necklace was supposed to be locked in the hotel safe ________. She had been busy with other ________ and asked Mr. Cooper to help, but Mr. Cooper did not follow up with Clara to ________ if it had ...

School Radio

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School Radio Programme: "Teen Regrets" Listen to the recording and answer the following questions  Presenter: "Hello everyone, and welcome back to 'Teen Talk' on your favorite school radio! Today we’re diving into a topic that many of us can relate to—regrets. Joining me are three amazing teen students: Sarah, Mike, and Jess. Welcome to the show, everyone!" Sarah: "Thanks for having us! Excited to share our thoughts." Mike: "Yeah, thanks! Should be interesting." Jess: "Happy to be here!" Presenter: "Fantastic! Let’s start with you, Sarah. What’s something you regret, and how has it impacted you?" Sarah: "I think my biggest regret is not trying out for the school play last year. I had the chance, but I let my fear of failure hold me back. I’ve always loved acting, and looking back, I realize I could have learned so much from the experience." Presenter: "That’s a common struggle! Mike, what about you? Any ...

Michael Schumacher

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Michael Schumacher Listen and read the passage and then answer the following questions  Michael Schumacher is a famous German racing driver. He was born on January 3, 1969, in Hurth, Germany. Schumacher is known as one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers in history. Schumacher began his career in kart racing when he was just four years old. He quickly showed his talent for racing. In 1991, he made his Formula 1 debut with the Jordan team. He moved to Benetton, where he won his first two World Championships in 1994 and 1995. In 1996, Schumacher joined Ferrari, one of the most famous teams in Formula 1. With Ferrari, he won five more World Championships from 2000 to 2004. His achievements made him a legend in the sport. Schumacher retired from racing in 2006 but returned in 2010 with Mercedes. He raced until 2012 and then retired for the second time. Throughout his career, Schumacher broke many records, including the most wins in Formula 1. In December 2013, he had a serious skiing acc...

Christmas

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Santa Claus and Christmas Christmas is a special time of year. It is celebrated on December 25th. People all around the world enjoy this holiday. One important figure during Christmas is Santa Claus. Santa Claus is a jolly man with a big belly and a white beard. He wears a red suit with a black belt. Many children believe that Santa comes from the North Pole. He lives there with his wife, Mrs. Claus, and many elves. The elves help Santa make toys for children. On Christmas Eve, Santa rides a sleigh pulled by reindeer. He visits homes at night while children are sleeping. He comes down the chimney and leaves presents under the Christmas tree. Children hang stockings by the fireplace for Santa to fill with gifts and candy. Before Christmas, many families decorate their homes with lights and ornaments. They also sing Christmas carols and spend time together. Some people send cards to their friends and family. It is a time of joy, love, and kindness. On Christmas Day, families gather to sh...

Stolen Bicycle

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  The Stolen Bicycle   William: Hey, Henry! I heard about your bike. That's terrible! How did it happen? Henry: Yeah, it's a ___1___. I had left it locked outside the cafe while I was ___2___ a coffee. When I came out, it was gone.  William: Oh no, was it parked there for a long time? Henry: Not really, maybe 20 minutes? I did have a cable ___3___ on it, but I guess someone ______ to cut through it. William: That's awful. Did you report it to the police? Henry: Yeah, I had filed a report yesterday. I also let the cafe ___4___ know in case they spot anything on their security cameras. William: Good thinking. It's ___5___ checking out local online marketplaces too—sometimes stolen bikes show up for sale there. Henry: That's a good idea. I'll start looking there. And maybe I'll post about it in some local ___6___ or groups as well. William: Definitely. Let me know if you need help with anything. I can keep an eye out for any ___7___ listings too. Henry: Thanks,...

Greeting and meeting

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  Getting to know each other A) Listen to the conversation and complete it with the missing words  - Ana: Hi, I’m Ana. I study English.   - Tom: Nice to meet you, Ana. I’m Tom.   - Ana: Where do you live, Tom?   - Tom: I live in New York. It’s a big city!   - Ana: Yes, I want to see New York one day.   - Tom: You should! There are so many things to do. What do you like to do for ___1___?   - Ana: I love visiting art museums and trying new foods. How about you?   - Tom: I enjoy going to concerts and ___2___ different neighborhoods. There’s always something happening in New York.   - Ana: That sounds exciting! Have you lived in New York all your life?   - Tom: Yes, I have. But I’ve traveled to ___3___ countries. How about you? Have you traveled much?   - Ana: I’ve visited a few places in Europe. I’d love to travel more in the future.   - Tom: Traveling is great for ___4_...

Friday

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Listening Test A) Listen to the conversation and complete it with the missing words  Student 1: Hey, it's finally Friday! How was your week? Student 2: I'm so glad it's Friday. The past week has been ________. I had three tests and an essay due. How about you? Student 1: Pretty ________! I had a project for history and a math quiz, and there was the school play ________ every evening. But at least the weekend is here now. How did your tests go? Student 2: I think they went okay. The biology test was ________ than I expected, though. I'm just hoping I didn't ________ up too badly. What about your project? Student 1: It went well, I think. We ________ on Thursday, and our teacher seemed pleased. I'm looking ________ to hearing the feedback next week. Are you doing anything fun this weekend? Student 2: I'm planning to just relax for a bit. Maybe ________ up on some shows. I also have a family dinner on Sunday. What about you? Student 1: Sounds nice! I’m ...