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A Letter to GodLencho, a simple farmer, writes a letter directly to God after a devastating hailstorm destroys his crops.

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Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to FreedomIn this excerpt from his autobiography, Nelson Mandela reflects on his inauguration as South Africa's first black President in 1994, marking the end of…

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Two Stories About FlyingThis chapter presents two distinct stories united by the theme of flying.

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From the Diary of Anne FrankAnne Frank, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl hiding from Nazi persecution during World War II, begins her diary with reflections on writing itself and the…

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Glimpses of IndiaThis chapter presents brief, vivid portraits of traditional Indian life and culture.

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Mijbil the OtterGavin Maxwell, a Scottish naturalist, decides to adopt an otter from the Tigris marshes of Iraq as a pet, hoping to fill the loneliness left by the death…

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Madam Rides the BusValli, an eight-year-old girl living in a small village, is fascinated by the bus that passes through her street every hour, carrying passengers to and…

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The Sermon at BenaresThis is an account of Buddha's sermon preached in the holy city of Benares to Kisa Gotami, a woman devastated by the death of her only son.

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The ProposalThis is a one-act play by Anton Chekhov adapted from Russian tradition, depicting the chaotic courtship between Ivan Vassilevitch Lomov, a nervous and…

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A Triumph of SurgeryTricki, a small dog loved and thoroughly pampered by his wealthy mistress Mrs. Pumphrey, falls gravely ill from overfeeding and lack of exercise. Mrs.

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The Thief's StoryA fifteen-year-old boy, experienced in theft and living by his wits, meets Anil, a young man of twenty-five.

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The Midnight VisitorFowler, a young journalist, meets Ausable, a secret agent who defies every stereotype of espionage fiction.

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A Question of TrustHorace Danby is a successful locksmith and seemingly respectable citizen who harbors a secret: he robs one safe every year to fund his passion for rare,…

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Footprints Without FeetA scientist named Griffin has discovered the secret to human invisibility. Yet his discovery, rather than liberating him, becomes a curse.

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The Making of a ScientistRichard Ebright, a young man who would eventually win the Searle Scholar Award and the Schering Plough Award for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,…

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The NecklaceMathilde Loisel is a beautiful but discontent woman of modest means who dreams of wealth and sophistication.

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BholiBholi (whose real name is Sulekha) has been overlooked and neglected throughout her life due to circumstances beyond her control.

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The Book That Saved the EarthIn the twenty-fifth century, a Historian presents an account of how Earth was saved from a Martian invasion.

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A Letter to God (Words and Expressions)This supplementary materials chapter focuses on language enrichment and comprehension exercises related to "A Letter to God." Students explore…

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Nelson Mandela (Words and Expressions)This supplementary chapter provides language enrichment exercises for "Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom," helping students deepen their understanding…

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Two Stories About Flying (Words and Expressions)This supplementary chapter enriches understanding of "Two Stories About Flying" through comprehension exercises, vocabulary development, and analytical…

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From the Diary of Anne Frank (Words and Expressions)This supplementary chapter deepens engagement with Anne Frank's diary through comparative analysis and historical contextualization.

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Glimpses of India (Words and Expressions)This supplementary chapter enriches understanding of "Glimpses of India" by exploring India's diverse cultural heritage through language-based exercises…

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Mijbil the Otter (Words and Expressions)This supplementary chapter supports "Mijbil the Otter" through activities focused on comprehension, vocabulary development, and practical understanding…

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Madam Rides the Bus (Words and Expressions)This supplementary chapter deepens engagement with "Madam Rides the Bus" through vocabulary development, character analysis, and thematic exploration.

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The Sermon at Benares (Words and Expressions)This supplementary chapter enriches understanding of "The Sermon at Benares" through vocabulary development, contextual analysis, and thematic exploration.

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The Proposal (Words and Expressions)This supplementary chapter deepens engagement with "The Proposal" through analysis of dramatic language, character expression, and the nonverbal…

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