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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...

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...

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 ...

Judas Iscariot Story   In the Bible, Judas Iscariot is one of the twelve helpers (apostles) of Jesus Christ. He is famous for betraying Jesus, which led to Jesus being arrested and later dying on the cross. Here are some important points about Judas Iscariot: 1. His Role : Judas was one of Jesus' close friends and was trusted to keep the group's money. 2. The Betrayal : Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty silver coins. He showed the guards who Jesus was by kissing him in a garden. This story is told in the Bible's books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. 3. Why and What Happened Next : People wonder why Judas betrayed Jesus. Some think it was because he wanted money. After betraying Jesus, Judas felt very sorry and tried to give back the money. In the book of Matthew, it says Judas was so sad that he hanged himself. 4. Different Views : Many people think Judas did a very bad thing. But some other texts, like the *Gospel of Judas*, suggest that maybe his actions were part of a bi...

Leo's Story; Step out of Your Comfort Zone  Once upon a time, in a small village near a big forest, there lived a young man named Leo. People liked Leo because he was kind, but he often stayed in the background. Leo was good at solving problems and thinking creatively, but he was scared to try new things. He didn't want to fail. One sunny day, the village prepared for the annual Great Quest. In this event, people had to go into the forest and find a magical artifact. This artifact would give the finder great wisdom and respect, something Leo really wanted. But Leo was afraid of the unknown and didn't want to join. “Why should I try?” Leo said to himself while watching others make plans. “I’m not an adventurer.” An old woman named Evelynn, a respected storyteller, came to him. “Leo, you have something special inside you,” she said kindly. “Your mind is sharp, and that is very useful in the forest.” “But I’m not like the others,” Leo replied with doubt. Evelynn smiled. “Exact...

Tom's Football Story Tom's Football Story Tom is a young boy. He loves football. Every morning, he wakes up early. He eats his breakfast quickly. Then, he runs to the park. In the park, he meets his friends. They all play football together. Tom is very fast. He plays as a forward. He scores many goals. His friends cheer for him. After school, Tom has practice. His coach teaches him new skills. Tom works hard. He listens carefully. His coach is proud of him. At home, Tom watches football on TV. He learns from the best players. His favorite player is Lionel Messi. Tom wants to be like him one day. Every night, before bed, Tom dreams of playing in a big stadium. He dreams of many fans cheering for him. Football makes Tom very happy. It is his favorite thing in the world. Football Quiz Football Quiz 1. What time does Tom wake up in the mornin...

May 31, 2024 Dear Diary, Today was such a strange day. At lunchtime, something big happened in the school cafeteria. It started off normal. I got my lunch, spaghetti and meatballs, and sat down with my friends. Everything was fine until Max came to our table. Max is one of my closest friends, but today he was in a bad mood. He sat down and started complaining about everything. He said the spaghetti was cold and the meatballs tasted funny. I told him he was being too picky, but he wouldn't stop. He even pushed his plate away and almost hit my drink. Then, Max said something really mean about my favorite band. I got so mad! I love that band and it hurt that he made fun of them. I told him he was being a jerk and that maybe he should sit somewhere else. Max got angry too and said I was overreacting. We ended up shouting at each other. Everyone in the cafeteria was staring at us. It was so embarrassing. The teacher on duty came over and told us to calm down and talk quietly. Max and I ...

In a big city, there was a woman named Fatma. Fatma was a chef. She loved to cook. Fatma had a small restaurant. It was cozy and nice. One day, a man named Osman came to the restaurant. Osman was a Turkish teacher. He was hungry. He saw Fatma’s restaurant and went inside. Fatma said, "Hello! What can I cook for you?" Osman looked at the menu. He didn't know what to choose. Everything sounded delicious. Finally, he said, "I would like a cube meat pita, please." Fatma smiled and said, "Good choice! I'll make it for you." While Fatma cooked, Osman sat and waited. He looked around. The restaurant had beautiful pictures on the walls. There were pictures of food, and of places from around the Türkiye. Soon, Fatma brought the pita to Osman. It looked and smelled wonderful. Osman ate the pita. It was very delicious. He was very happy. After eating, Osman said to Fatma, "This is the best pita I have ever had. You are a great chef!" Fatma was happy...

Turning the Page: John's Path to Renewed Energy and Calm John was a man in his mid-thirties who always felt tired, sleepy, and stressed. Every morning, he would drag himself out of bed, barely able to muster the energy to start his day. Despite countless cups of coffee and energy drinks, he could never shake off the exhaustion that seemed to weigh him down constantly. Deep down, John knew he wasn't living his best life. He longed to feel more energetic and relaxed, to greet each day with enthusiasm rather than dread. But he felt lost, unsure of where to even begin to make a change. One day, as John sat at his desk, staring at the pile of work in front of him, he finally decided that enough was enough. He made a promise to himself to take charge of his health and well-being, no matter how daunting it seemed. Feeling overwhelmed and not knowing where to start, John reached out for help. He confided in his friend Sarah, who suggested they start with small, manageable changes. Toge...

Hasan's Big Day Listen to the story and fill in the blanks with the right word: Hasan is from Türkiye. He is 25 years old. Today is his first day _____ English class in New York. He wakes _____ early. He eats breakfast. Hasan eats bread and eggs. He takes the bus _____ school. The bus is big and yellow. Hasan looks _____ the window. There _____ many cars. Hasan arrives _____ school. The school is large. He feels nervous _____ excited. In class, Hasan sits _____ to a girl. Her name is Anna. She is _____ Italy. "Hello, my name is Hasan," he says. "Hi, Hasan! I'm Anna," she replies. They smile. The teacher comes _____. "Good morning, class!" he says. Hasan listens and learns. English _____ hard, but fun. Lunchtime comes. Anna says, "Come, eat _____ me." They eat sandwiches and talk. "New York is great!" says Hasan. Anna agrees. "Yes, _____ amazing!" Now Hasan is happy. He has a new friend and a new city _____ explore. Aft...

  A New City Sara is from Spain. She is 30 years old. Today, she moves to London. She feels happy but a little scared. She goes to her new apartment. It is small but nice. Sara unpacks her bags. Later, she walks to a café. She orders coffee. "One coffee, please," she says. A man sits next to her. His name is John. He is friendly.  "Hello," he says. "Are you new here?" "Yes," says Sara. "I am from Spain." "Cool!" says John. "Welcome to London!" They talk and laugh. Sara feels better. She has a new friend in the city. Sara thinks, "I like London. People are kind here." In London, Sara is happy and not alone. Answer these questions: 1. Where is Sara from? 2. How old is Sara? 3. What is Sara's feeling about moving to London? 4. Describe Sara's new apartment. 5. Where does Sara go after she unpacks her bags? 6. What does Sara order in the café? 7. How does she feel when she talks to John? 8. What does Sa...

  Once upon a time, there was a boy named Alex. What was the boy's name? Right, his name was Alex. Alex loved chocolate. What did Alex love? Yes, chocolate! Every day, Alex ate some chocolate after lunch. When did Alex eat chocolate? Yes, after lunch. He had a small, secret stash of chocolate bars. Where did Alex keep his chocolate? That's right, in a small secret stash. One day, Alex wanted to eat chocolate before lunch. Is that what he usually did? No, usually, he ate it after lunch. He went to his secret spot, but oh no! The chocolate was gone. What was gone? Correct, the chocolate! Alex looked everywhere. Where did Alex look? Yes, everywhere. He found his little sister, Lily, with chocolate on her face. Who did Alex find? That's right, his sister Lily. How do you think Lily’s face looked? Yes, with chocolate on it. "Did you eat my chocolate?" Alex asked. What did Alex ask? Yes, he asked if Lily ate his chocolate. Lily nodded. She looked sorry. How did Lily loo...

Listen to this lovely story and learn how to ask questions in the simple past tense Tim was a little boy with a red ball. What did Tim have? Yes, he had a red ball. He loved to play in the park. Where did Tim love to play? That’s right, in the park. One sunny morning, Tim took his red ball to the park. What did Tim take to the park? Correct, his red ball. He saw a big tree. What did Tim see in the park? Yes, he saw a big tree. Under the tree, there was a brown dog. What color was the dog? Correct, the dog was brown. The dog looked sad. How did the dog look? That's right, he looked sad. Tim rolled his ball to the dog. What did Tim roll to the dog? Yes, his red ball. The dog saw the ball and wagged his tail. What did the dog do when he saw the ball? Excellent, he wagged his tail. "Do you want to play?" Tim asked the dog. What did Tim ask the dog? Yes, he asked if the dog wanted to play. The dog barked happily and nodded. How did the dog respond? That's correct, ...

There was a young man named Leo who liked a girl named Clara a lot. With Valentine's Day coming up, he wanted to find a very special gift for her, something that showed her just how much he cared. He looked all over town, checking out store windows filled with flowers, chocolates, and shiny jewelry. But none of these things felt right. Feeling stuck, Leo went home. His grandma noticed he looked worried and told him that the best gifts come from the heart and don't have to be things you can touch. Her words gave Leo a great idea. The next morning, he got to work. He took some nice paper and a pen and wrote down all the special memories and feelings he had about Clara. Then, he carefully folded the paper into flowers, making a bouquet out of his love notes. On Valentine's Day, he met Clara at a bench they both liked. He handed her a plain box. Inside was the bouquet of paper flowers. Clara was confused at first, but then she read the notes. Her smile was as big and warm as th...

The Mystery of the Secret Cave Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom lived in a small village at the edge of a large forest. He loved to explore the woods and dreamed of adventure. One sunny morning, Tom decided to go for a walk in the forest. He walked and walked, watching the birds and smelling the flowers. After a while, he found a path he had never seen before. "Where does this go?" Tom thought. Being curious, he followed it. The path twisted and turned, and after some time, Tom came across a cave. It was hidden by trees and looked mysterious. He had heard stories about a secret cave, but he never believed them. Tom felt excited and a little scared. "Should I go in?" he wondered. He stood there for a minute, then he took a deep breath and walked into the cave. It was dark, and he could barely see. But he kept going. After a few steps, he saw light coming from deeper inside the cave.  As Tom reached the light, he found a big room in the cave. It was fu...