Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish writer Robert Stevenson about "pirates and buried gold." First published in book form on May 23, 1883, it was originally serialized in a young men's magazine between 1881 and 1882 under the title "Treasure Island" or "Mutiny on Hispaniola" under the pseudonym Captain George North.
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Original description
Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of “buccaneers and buried gold”. First published as a book on May 23, 1883, it was originally serialized in the children’s magazine Young Folks between 1881 and 1882 under the title Treasure Island or, the mutiny of the Hispaniola with Stevenson adopting the pseudonym Captain George North. Traditionally considered a coming-of-age story, Treasure Island is a tale noted for its atmosphere, characters and action, and also as a wry commentary on the ambiguity of morality – as seen in Long John Silver – unusual for children’s literature. It is one of the most frequently dramatized of all novels. The influence of Treasure Island on popular perceptions of pirates is enormous, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an “X”, schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders.
Anonymous
"King Arthur" is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur frees the sword in the stone in search of the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the final battle, the author brings the enchanting world of King Arthur and stunningly brings it to life.
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Original description
King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life. One of the greatest legends of all time, with an inspiring introduction by David Almond, award-winning author of Clay, Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and The Fire-Eaters.
Neil Philip
Tells the story of the life and adventures of Robin Hood, who, along with his group of followers who lived as outlaws in Sherwood Forest, devote themselves to the fight against tyranny. Illustrated notes throughout the text add historical background to the story.
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Original description
Recounts the life and adventures of Robin Hood, who, with his band of followers, lived in Sherwood Forest as an outlaw dedicated to fighting tyranny. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Kidnapped is a novel by Robert Louis Stevenson that he wrote in early 1886. The work is narrated from the first person perspective of the protagonist, who recalls incidents during his adventures.
Original description
Kidnapped is a novel by Robert Louis Stevenson written in early 1886. The work is narrated in first person by the protagonist, who remembers the incidents of his adventure.
Edith Nesbit
When their father's business collapses, the six children decide to restore the family fortune. But although they cannot come up with many clever ways to do this, they decide on a method that will either bring more pleasure than benefit, or will lead to disaster...
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Original description
When their father’s business fails, the six Bastable children decide to restore the family fortunes. But although they think of many ingenious ways to do so, their well meant efforts are either more fun than profitable, or lead to trouble…
Vicky Shipton
London is the largest city in the UK and in Europe. In 1900, it was the largest city in the world. In this book you will find a lot of interesting information about this city. You will read about his story. You will learn about famous people, palaces and museums of this exciting city.
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Original description
London is the biggest city in Britain and in Europe. In 1900, it was the biggest city in the world. In this book you will find a lot of interesting information about London. You will read about its history. You will learn about its famous people, museums and palaces of this exciting city.
John Whitman
Damn bracelet. Angry Mummy. Buried Warrior. And a majestic civilization...
Completed with over 100 photographs and interesting facts O ancient Egypt. The Mummy Returns is the ultimate guide to cinema. Read action-packed stories in English, watch your favorite scenes, and discover the wonders of Egypt - the pyramids with mummies.
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A cursed bracelet. An Evil Mummy. A Buried Warrior. And a magnificent civilization…
Filled with more than 100 photos and fascinating facts about ancient Egypt, The Mummy Returns Scrapbook is the ultimate guide to the movie. Read the action-packed story, see your favorite scenes, and discover the wonders of Egypt - from pyramids to mummies. Here’s an exciting look at a thrilling film and an extraordinary place.
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One of the ways to learn English is by reading. Regular reading in English not only allows you to replenish your vocabulary in the most natural, enjoyable and in an accessible way, but also to observe the practical application of grammatical structures in finished texts.
If you regularly read works of fiction by English-speaking writers, you will learn “proper” English, which is different from spoken English.
In addition, you become familiar with the culture of the countries of the language you are learning, and have the opportunity to “observe” the natural behavior of book characters in various life situations.
Easy texts in English for beginners can be divided into two types:
- simple literary texts;
- topics - short stories on certain topics.
At first, both children and adults can recommend topics on the simplest topics - about yourself, about your family, about your daily routine, about the weather, about holidays. Children will most likely be interested in stories about toys and animals.
Topics
Here are examples of some such light topic texts in English:
My family
Meet my family. There are five of us - my parents, my elder brother, my baby sister and me. First, meet my mom and dad, Jane and Michael. My mum enjoys reading and my dad enjoys playing chess with my brother Ken. My mum is slim and rather tall. She has long red hair and big brown eyes. She has a very pleasant smile and a soft voice. My mother is very kind and understanding. We are real friends. She is a housewife. As she has three children, she is always busy around the house. She takes care of my baby sister Meg, who is only three months old. My sister is very small and funny. She sleeps, eats and sometimes cries. We all help our mother and let her have a rest in the evening. Then she usually reads a book or just watches TV. My father is a doctor. He is tall and handsome. He has short dark hair and gray eyes. He is a very hardworking man. He is rather strict with us, but always fair. My elder brother Ken is thirteen, and he is very clever. He is good at Maths and always helps me with it, because I can hardly understand all these sums and problems. Ken has red hair and brown eyes. My name is Jessica. I am eleven. I have long dark hair and brown eyes. I am not as clever as my brother, though I try to do my best at school too. I am fond of dancing. Our dancing studio won The Best Dancing Studio 2015 competition last month. I am very proud of it. I also like to help my mother with my little sister very much. Our family is very united. We love each other and always try to spend more time together.
My family
Meet my family. There are five of us - my parents, my older brother, my little sister and me. First, meet my mom and dad, Jane and Michael. My mom likes to read and my dad likes to play chess with my brother Ken. My mother is slim and quite tall. She has long red hair and big brown eyes. She has a very pleasant smile and a gentle voice. My mother is very kind and understanding. We are real friends. She is a housewife. Since she has three children, she is always busy around the house. She takes care of my baby sister Meg, who is only three months old. My sister is very small and funny. She sleeps, eats and sometimes cries. We all help our mother and let her rest in the evening. Then she usually reads a book or just watches TV. My dad is a doctor. He is tall and handsome. He has short dark hair and gray eyes. He is a very hardworking person. He is quite strict with us, but always fair. My older brother Ken is thirteen and very smart. He is good at math and always helps me with it because I barely understand all these examples and problems. Ken has red hair and brown eyes. My name is Jessica. I am eleven. I have long dark hair and brown eyes. I'm not as smart as my brother, although I try hard at school too. Dancing is my hobby. Our dance studio won the Best Dance Studio 2015 competition last month. I'm very proud of this. I also really love helping my mom with my little sister. Our family is very friendly. We love each other and are always trying to spend more time together.
Lunches for school
Every day in elementary school in America begins at 9.20 a.m. Children have classes till 3.15 p.m. At 12 o’clock children have lunch. Many boys and girls bring their lunch from home. But some of them go for lunch to a school cafeteria.
Mrs. Bradley prepares school lunches almost every weekday for her two children. Sometimes she gives the children money and they eat in the school cafeteria. But usually the children prefer to take a lunch from home.
This morning Mrs. Bradley is making peanut butter and cheese sandwiches, the children's favorite. She puts two bottles of apple juice for the children to drink. She is going to put the sandwiches, some cherry tomatoes and two bananas in their lunchboxes. The lunchbox is easy for the children to carry to school.
School lunches
Every day in primary school in America it starts at 9.30 am. Children's lessons last until 3.15 pm. At 12 o'clock the children have lunch. Many boys and girls bring their own lunch. But some go to the school canteen for lunch.
Mrs Bradley prepares school lunches for her two children almost every weekday. Sometimes she gives the children money and they eat in the school canteen. But usually children prefer to take lunch from home.
This morning Mrs. Bradley is making peanut butter and cheese sandwiches, the children's favorite (sandwiches). She puts two bottles apple juice for the children to drink. She is going to put sandwiches, some cherry tomatoes and two bananas in their lunchboxes. It's easy for kids to carry a lunchbox to school.
Giraffes
There are different kinds of animals on our planet, and all of them are very important for it. For example, everyone knows that the sharks are dangerous for people, but they are useful for cleaning seawater. There are two types of animals: domestic (or pets) and wild. People keep pets in their homes. And some wild animals are very dangerous. Domestic animals live next to people, whereas wild animals’ “homes” are forests, jungles, oceans and so on.
Giraffes are very beautiful and unusual animals. They are the tallest land animals in the world. Giraffes can reach a height of 5.5 m and a weight of 900 kg. They are famous for their long necks. But does anybody know, that giraffes have a very long tongue? They even can clean the ears with it! Giraffes are usually yellow or light brown with dark stains. Giraffes live in African savannas. They can live from 20 to 30 years. It is interesting to know, that giraffes sleep only twenty minutes at a time. They sit down on the ground and bend their long neck down.
Giraffes do not hunt. They eat leaves, grass, and fruit. Due to their long neck, they can reach the highest leaves on the trees that other animals cannot eat.
You can often meet giraffes in city Zoos. They are very friendly and all the children like them very much.
Giraffes
There are many on the planet different types animals, and they are all very important to her. For example, everyone knows that sharks are dangerous to people, but they are useful for cleansing sea water. There are two types of animals - domestic (or pets) and wild. People keep pets in their homes. And some wild animals are very dangerous. Domestic animals live near people, while wild animals' "homes" are forests, jungles, oceans, and so on.
Giraffes are very beautiful and unusual animals. They are the tallest land animals in the world. Giraffes can reach a height of 5.5 meters and a weight of 900 kg. They are famous for their long necks. But does anyone know that giraffes have a very long tongue? They can even clean their ears! Giraffes are usually yellow or light brown with dark spots. Giraffes live in African savannas. They can live 20 to 30 years. It is interesting to know that giraffes sleep no more than 20 minutes at a time. They sit on the ground and bend their long necks.
Giraffes don't hunt. They eat leaves, grass and fruits. Thanks to their long necks, they can reach the topmost leaves on trees that other animals cannot eat.
You can often find giraffes in city zoos. They are very friendly and children love them very much.
Fiction for easy reading in English
As for literary texts, for beginners it is advisable to choose adapted books. Now you can select works of art for any level of language proficiency, with dictionaries, comments and translation. At the initial stage, short and easy reading texts in English are suitable, as well as specially adapted books of the first three difficulty levels (starter, beginner, elementary). You don't have to look up every word you don't know in the dictionary. While reading the story, try to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words. If the book you choose corresponds to your level, then there will not be too many such words, and you will be able to understand the meaning of what you read.
Here are some works by English and American writers that can be easily found in English adaptations. All these books have been translated into Russian and are well known to Russian readers, which, of course, will provide additional help when reading them in English.
How to Get the Best Out of Reading
So, you have decided to form a base of English by reading English books. But finding and reading texts in English for beginners is still half the battle. For a good result, you need not only to read, but also to work with the material you read. Here are some tips on how to do this.
- Search English texts with audio accompaniment. This way you can not only increase your vocabulary, but also control and improve your pronunciation.
- Look for English texts with tasks after them. These could be questions, various exercises for choosing words or correct options, etc. This will give you an additional opportunity to consolidate new words in your memory and practice grammatical structures.
- If there are no exercises after the texts, try the “Why” -questions method. It lies in the fact that based on what you read, you yourself can create several questions for yourself, starting with “Why?” Moreover, it is better if the text does not provide a direct answer to your questions and you will have to speculate or speculate something when answering them.
- Try using the text to compose brief retelling, no more than 7-8 sentences. It is advisable to use new words. Learn the retelling by heart. Say it out loud.
Online text comprehension exercise for beginners
Read the text and complete the tasks.
The trip to my Granny
Yesterday I visited my Granny in the countryside. We go there every weekend and I enjoy these trips. But not this time. It was raining cats and dogs, our car broke several times and we were all very tired. But when we saw the Granny, I forgot about the difficulties.
Answer the questions
Indicate whether the statements in the text are true (true - correct, false - incorrect)
Write a sentence that reflects the main idea of this text
In world the is Family the best thing ... in world the is Family the best thing ... in world the is Family the best thing ... in world the is Family the best thing ... in world the is Family the best thing . .. in the world the is Family the best thing ... in the world the is Family the best thing ... in the world the is Family the best thing !
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A little about the concept
“English Club” is a series of adapted books that are suitable for both home reading and classroom use. In each edition you will find exercises to help you master the material you read and explanations of the grammatical part. They different levels difficulties and help to practice vocabulary, acquire and develop reading, listening, speaking and writing skills.
The series is divided into 6 groups, from beginner to advanced. There is a dictionary on the last pages. In general, these books will be useful and indispensable for a wide audience.
Currently, most books come with an appendix in the form, which allows you to train perception and pronunciation. The text is read by native speakers at a slow pace with clear pronunciation. They are great for organizing the educational process.
You can buy them on such popular sites as ozone And labyrinth (I already talked about shopping in these online stores), or in any other bookstore. They are easily accessible also at a price.
Beginner
- The Snow Queen. Hans Christian Andersen.
One of my favorite fairy tales, which talks about the struggle between good and evil. It teaches us the importance of friendship, unconditional love, understanding and trust. It is these feelings that can defeat anger and deceit.
- Funny stories of Reddy the kitten.
Reddy the kitten is a skilled storyteller who shares with us funny stories about himself and his brother and sister. The kittens are not alike and have completely different characters, but they are very friendly. They are proactive and enterprising, can find a way out of any situation, no matter what happens, and always rush to help.
- Thumbelina
Another fairy tale by the great Hans Christian Andersen, which is very loved in Russia, and, in my opinion, for good reason. Both children and adults are ready to reread it more than once. Therefore, for beginners, the version in English will be interesting and useful. A small and kind girl is born from a flower to a mother who loves her. She is surrounded by care and attention. But life has prepared tests for her, which she passes successfully and with dignity thanks to the qualities of her character.
Elementary
- The Last of the Mohicans.
A novel by American writer James Fenimore Cooper. His works are known all over the world. This work grabs you from the very beginning, with both adventure and love. In general, everything you need for a fascinating read and a pleasant time behind the pages of the book. North America. The time of the colonial wars. The extermination of Indian tribes is underway full swing. In order to deliver beautiful girls Cor and Alice go to their father, who is in a British fort, a group of brave and courageous people have to go through many obstacles and overcome dangers. Chingachgook is the last of the Mohicans to lose a son on this difficult path.
- The jungle book.
Joseph Rudyard Kipling is a wonderful English writer. His creativity and work are a legacy that is passed down from generation to generation. You will meet familiar characters and learn about new adventures of Mowgli and his friends.
Pre-intermediate
- Pollyanna.
The book deserves mandatory reading for both children and adults. An incredibly positive, sincere and kind novel by American writer Elinor Porter. This work will teach you to love people, to have the right attitude towards the world and life. It shows how everything around is transformed depending on inner world and the person's mood. The little girl remains an orphan, but continues to enjoy life and seek positive sides in any situation, regardless of the circumstances. That's what her father taught her. This ability helps her adapt to new conditions, and at the same time change the lives of everyone around her for the better.
- Stuart Little.
A funny fairy tale from the American writer Alvin Brooks White will not leave you indifferent. The brave mouse Stuart Little, living in one of the American families, goes on an adventure. At the same time, he shows his gentlemanly qualities, goodwill and good manners. Although he is small, he is brave and fearless.
- Headless horseman.
Westworld. Texas. Mysterious murder on the prairie. Young mustanger Maurice Geral is under suspicion. To prove his innocence, fellow hunter Zeb Stump is looking for the main witness to the crime...
Intermediate
- Prince and the Pauper.
The adaptation is based on Mark Twain's first novel, The Prince and the Pauper. The action takes place in London in the 16th century. The poor boy ends up in the palace and takes the place of the prince, with whom they are very similar. The prince finds himself on the street and learns all the cruelty of that society. But everything ends well, and the prince learns the necessary lessons, which he uses later in his reign.
- The Adventures of Oliver Twist.
A book about social injustice and betrayal, nobility and mercy. English writer Charles Dickens is a master of his craft. He skillfully touches on those issues that awaken the deepest feelings of a person. These questions are still relevant today.
- Romeo and Juliet.
A classic work by William Shakespeare. A romantic love story of two young people who are separated by a huge gap - the enmity of their families. The plot was based on an Italian folk legend, which Shakespeare masterfully transformed. The tragic fate of Romeo and Juliet touches everyone who gets acquainted with this work.
Upper-intermediate
- O.Henry. Stories.
A master of words, O. Henry, created a collection of wonderful stories filled with humor, unexpected plot twists and unpredictable endings. It will be interesting for everyone.
- One hundred and one Dalmatians.
Dodie Smith wrote a great story about the devotion of animals and the immorality and cruelty of people.
Advanced
- Oscar Wilde. Fairy tales.
You will find 9 fairy tales by the famous Oscar Wilde that touch the hearts of readers and make them think about important things.
- Women in love. David Herbert Lawrence.
Here the relationship between the sisters Ghadran and Ursula and their lovers unfolds. This happens on the eve of the First World War. Subtle descriptions of the characters' emotions will appeal to even the most demanding reader.
This is what I think interesting list for today. Start reading right now, without delay, and improve your knowledge. Stay up to date with my blog, be sure to subscribe to it below.
As is known, in a regular school too few hours are allocated for foreign languages. Usually this is two, at best, three to four hours a week. But in order to effectively learn a foreign language, you need to study comprehensively every day. If you don’t have enough free time to devote one and a half to two hours to studying English every day, then the best language practice is home reading.
How to effectively learn English by reading in English?This method of learning English is excellent for beginners, middle and high school students, and for those who are fluent in the language but just want to keep themselves in shape. For teachers, this is an excellent opportunity to test their students on the material they have read and to reinforce new words. Besides, reading is always exciting and interesting!
In fact, the benefits of this way of learning English are really great. By reading one or two pages in English, you practice the language on your own. Reading aloud helps you remember the pronunciation of words, your visual memory stores their writing in your head.
Also, in parallel with reading, you work with new vocabulary, encounter stable idioms and expressions, and author’s statements.
Spend at least 7-10 minutes a day reading at home, and you will see excellent results very soon!
Even if such a method is not in the education program, you can still use it. After all, a teacher always has the right to creative flight in his activities.
Choose a work in English, the level of difficulty of which will correspond to the age of your students. To begin with, let these be short stories or fairy tales (if these are junior grades) with simple vocabulary, you can gradually complicate the task.
Ask the children to read a certain number of pages (at your discretion) for the next lesson, work on unfamiliar words, and extract interesting quotes.
If you do not have the opportunity to devote a whole lesson to discussing what you read, then you can devote 5-7 minutes to this in each lesson. Let the guys retell in English what they read, express their opinions about the characters, make sentences with new words, read and discuss quotes.
This can be done faster by using the brainstorming method: the teacher asks questions about the chapter, the students give precise answers.
A way to learn English through home reading How to read to students and beginners?
If you have recently started learning English or are a school student, then the home reading method will help you learn English faster and more efficiently.
If you are a student, then follow the recommendations and home reading assignments that your teacher has suggested to you. But if you are learning a language on your own, then let me offer you a few points on which you can engage in home reading.
As we have already said, to start, take short stories or novellas, short stories, even fairy tales. These could be stories by Agatha Christie or Arthur Conan Doyle. Do not set yourself a large volume in one session. Let it be one or two pages, but thoroughly comprehend what you read. Translate each unfamiliar word, see in what meaning it is used in the context of the sentence.
Yes, at first you will not move as fast as you would like. But after just a few lessons you will improve your results! Such reading will become a habit, and you will notice how you come across fewer and fewer unfamiliar words, understand the plot and development of events more and more, and read faster and faster.
Vocabulary work is very important! Don’t leave a single word you don’t know untranslated, otherwise these gaps in language learning will remain. Work with vocabulary, use it in dialogues and sentences.
Retell the pages you read, characterize the characters out loud, explain to yourself or a friend why you like/dislike this or that character.
Using this method in learning English, you will very soon see its effectiveness. The main thing is to do everything conscientiously and efficiently. We wish you success and enjoyable reading!