E.Language is worth speaking.
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Education
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Radio Lecture Series for Schoolchildren
The All-Union Radio Committee is arranging radio lectures to aid 5th to 10th-grade students' history studies. Lectures range from ancient to modern history, with expert historians and writers participating. |
English Literature
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1st chapter)
Huck introduces himself, briefly recaps events from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," and sets the stage for his new adventures. He expresses his dissatisfaction with civilized life and his desire for freedom. |
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Animal Farm (excerpt)
Major addresses the animals, highlighting the oppressive life under humans. He declares Man as the enemy, blaming them for the animals' misery. Major urges rebellion, emphasizing unity among animals. The speech sparks debate on whether creatures like rats are friends or foes. |
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The Horror! The Horror!
In the heart of darkness, the river carries Marlow and his deteriorating companion, Kurtz, toward the sea. Kurtz's life parallels the descent into darkness, with the manager unconcerned. As Kurtz speaks, his eloquence masks a dark soul, haunted by visions of wealth and fame. Kurtz's confidence wavers during a breakdown, and he entrusts Marlow with papers. Kurtz's final moments reveal a profound despair, uttering, "The horror! The horror!" Upon Kurtz's death, Marlow remains indifferent, aware of the darkness within. |
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Jane Eyre (the first 1000 words)
Orphaned Jane resides with her unkind relatives who mistreat her. She endures their cruelty while longing for a sense of belonging and affection. |
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Moby-Dick (the first 1000 words)
Moby-Dick describes the narrator's desire to sail and see the world's watery parts as a way to cure his melancholy. He observes people's fascination with the water, suggesting a magnetic attraction. Water's allure is evident in landscape painting, and it's a necessary element to complete the beauty of natural wonders. The author implies that the sea holds a sacred quality, and people are instinctively drawn to it. |
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Oliver Twist – Chapter 1
In the first chapter of "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens, the birth of the orphaned protagonist, Oliver, in a workhouse is described. His dire circumstances foreshadow the challenging life he will face as he grows up in a harsh and unforgiving world. |
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Persuasion (chapter 1)
Anne Elliot, a thoughtful woman from a financially declining noble family, navigates societal expectations and past regrets, hinting at a lost love and personal sacrifices. |
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Pride and Prejudice – the First Chapter
In "Pride and Prejudice," the Bennet family seeks advantageous marriages for their daughters as Mr. Bingley arrives in town, sparking gossip and matchmaking efforts. |
Dictionaries give words. Grammar books give rules. Language360 adds context. |