Nuances, Niceties and Subtle Shades of Meaning. Guilt or shame? Clementine or tangerine? We like to think that we choose our words with care, but are we using them with any degree of accuracy - or should that be precision? For hair splitters and language lovers, Dictionary of Fine Distinctions explores the world of the vanishingly small, teasing apart the terms that we tend to collapse, conflate, or confuse. An illustrated odyssey into minute differences in meaning, Eli Burnstein's unputdownable guide will hone your wits, tickle your brain, and deepen your appreciation for the infinite (and infinitesimal) nuances all ... |
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If someone says Scotland, what do you think of? Kilts? Tartan? The Bagpipes? Well, yes you're right, but there's lots more too! Do you like mystery, legends or haunted castles? Or how about vibrant cities and exciting festivals? Well, you will find all of these and much more in this A-Z about Scotland. It's a country full of history and traditions and lots of surprises too! There's something for everybody from sports to museums! So, come on! Start your A-Z journey through Scotland and discover the magic of this fantastic country! Topics: Nature, Culture, Legends, Mystery, Museums, Traditions, Cities, Food, ... |
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A true story of bullying and friendship. Hello! My name is Michael, and this is my secret diary. Well, it's not really a secret, because I want you to read it. This is my story, but it's also everybody's story. Look at the picture on the front of this book. That's me! I'm going to school, and I'm not very happy about it. The other children are not very kind to me. But I've got a very special friend who always helps me. Do you want to know more? Well, open the book and read it. I hope you enjoy it. Verbs: Present Perfect Simple, Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, ... |
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A man goes back to the house where he grew up and becomes a little boy again. Tom visits the house he lived in when he was a little boy, and he finds an old newspaper in the wardrobe. He picks it up, and becomes that little boy again. He is standing in front of a mirror, and is confused by what he sees. What does he see in that mirror? Read on to find out. Topics: Family, School, Food & Drink, Feelings & Emotions, Rooms & Furniture. Verbs: Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect Simple, Past Perfect, Simple - Future with Going to and Will for future reference, promises and ... |
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Notes and activities by Janet Borsbey and Ruth Swan. ... "The truth is rarely pure and never simple." Oscar Wilde One of Oscar Wilde's funniest plays, The Importance of Being Earnest was described by the dramatist as being a trivial comedy for serious people. The satire is biting, as Wilde uses wit and humour to expose some of the trivialities and inconsistencies of Victorian society. The book is part of the Young Adult Readers - Stage 6 C2 series by ELi Publishing. With ELi Link you can access ELi multimedia and audio content. Just frame the page of the selected reader and get the audio directly ... |
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Journey to the center of Earth is a masterpiece by Jules Verne: a master of adventure stories. He also wanted children to think about nature. This story asks them to wonder what can be found underground and if there is another world there. It is told by a young man, Axel, who with his uncle and a guide go down under the Earth through the crater of a volcano. The children follow them through tunnels and caves to find strange plants and animals and have exciting adventures. It's a story about natural phenomena but also about persistence, initiative and courage in the face of the unknown. Vocabulary areas: science, ... |
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How we look after water is something that will greatly affect the future of our Earth and the wellbeing of its inhabitants. This book asks children to think about the questions: What do you know about water? How much water is there on Earth and why is it so important? What do you know about the animals that live in our oceans, rivers and lakes? Are we looking after this vital natural resource? It also tells three stories from different parts of the world about how children have dealt with problems related to water. Vocabulary areas: materials, wild animals, nature, time, work. Grammar and Structure: Present simple and ... |
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Beijing is a rapidly growing city where modernity and tradition meet and clash in a dynamic and intense union. Come and discover the most fascinating locations in this great metropolis and let yourself be amazed by the secrets it hides! Immerse yourself in the millennial Chinese culture by visiting the ancient alleys and the futuristic artery roads of the Capital city of the North. In this reader you will find: grammar structures and vocabulary in accordance with the HSK1-2 standards; glossary with pronunciation and translation; text without Pinyin to promote authentic reading; comprehension and grammar revision ... |
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Retold by Claire Moore. ... One of the most universally studied of the English classics, Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English. This epic poem tells the story of Beowulf, a warrior who becomes famous by helping Hrothgar, King of the Danes. Beowulf kills first Grendel, a horrible demon who terrorizes the Danes every night, and then Grendel's vengeful mother. Beowulf returns to his own country to become king. Late in life he decides to fight a dangerous dragon and... Verb tenses: Present Continuous: future plans and activities Past Perfect Simple: narrative, reported speech, Future with will: ... |
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It's the summer holidays and Lizzie can't wait to go to the beach in Blackpool with her friends. Instead, she has to spend her summer in the countryside with a strange woman she doesn't know and a mysterious boy. It's the summer holidays and Lizzie is excited about going to the beach with her friends. But her parents have other plans for her and she has to spend the summer in the countryside with a woman she doesn't even know. Lizzie is very angry and sad but then she meets a strange boy called Jack. Who is this mysterious boy and how does he change Lizzie? Vocabulary areas: Family, Friendship, ... |
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Based on the story by Peter Newell. Adapted by Jane Cadwallader. ... The rocket brings the families who live on 15 Cherry Drive together and makes them into a community. Can't miss this reader based on a story called The Rocket Book by Peter Newell originally published in 1912. Number 15 Cherry Drive is a normal house in a normal town. The people who live there don't really take any notice of each other, except for formal greetings. All this is going to be different when Mr. Popper's son Michael sets off a rocket in the basement which moves up through the house, changing people's lives. Vocabulary areas: ... |
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PB3 finds that recycling definitely has advantages! But will it help him find what he needs to fix Robin? When PB3's robot, Robin, stops working, the doctor on Planet P3 tells PB3 to throw her in the rubbish and buy a new robot. There is a needle made of wood that is broken and cannot be replaced because there are now no trees on Planet 3. PB3 goes off to Earth to look for a needle made of wood to save his friend. During his search he finds out about recycling and also about children who collect things to sell on rubbish tips. Will the children be able to help PB3 and will PB3 and Robin be able to help the children? ... |