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　　One day, a slave1 ran away from his master because he was being treated very badly. To avoid being captured, the slave fled into the forest. He wandered around in search of food and shelter2 and finally came to a cave. The slave laid down to rest, heard a roar3, and looked up to see a lion above him. He thought that the lion was about to attack, but instead, it walked over and lifted its paw4 up to the man.

　　The slave saw the lion's paw was swollen and had a big thorn5 in it. He pulled the thorn out and cleaned the wound as best as he could. Soon, the lion's paw healed completely. The lion was thankful for what the slave did and saw him as a friend. They spent a lot of time together in the cave. However, the slave soon longed for the company of humans and decided to leave the cave. The lion was sad, but he understood why the man wanted to go.

           


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Unit 2 The Day Of The Dead

On October 30th—the day before Halloween1...

Ricardo: Tomorrow is the beginning of Dia de los Muertos!

Maria: I'm sorry, what?

Ricardo: It means, "The Day of the Dead" in Spanish2!

Maria: So, what is it? I mean, it sounds like some kind of morbid3 adaptation4 of Halloween.

Ricardo: Actually, it's a much older tradition than the Halloween we celebrate today. In Mexico, people have been celebrating this day since 1800 B.C.E.

Maria: So there must be more meaning to it than those silly5 activities we practice on Halloween.

Ricardo: You're right. And something you should keep in mind is this—it is not a sad celebration6—it's a three-day festival of happiness during which Mexicans honor7 their loved ones. It is also a time to reflect8 on the cycle9 of life.

Maria: Wow, you seem quite taken with this topic10! Perhaps you could elaborate11 over a cup of coffee with me later.

Ricardo: I would love to!

Maria: Great! I'm looking forward to it!

Gareth Jones

    

by Marcus Maurice

The Reign of Terror during the French Revolution began in June 1793 and lasted until July 1794. During this time, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette _(1)_ many intellectuals, nobles, and politicians were put to death for crimes against liberty. During this gruesome year, ordinary townsfolk would gather in the Place de la Revolution fighting for the best view. An _(2)_ 15,000 to 40,000 people had a date with Madame Guillotine during this period of time.

 

by Brian Lai

Have you ever played World of Warcraft or Counter-Strike? For many, playing video games is a favorite pastime. Parents worry that these games may be too violent and may negatively affect their children. However, a group of video game creators believe that video games can help educate people about real-world tragedies. These video game designers and other humanitarians recently met in New York City for the 3rd annual Games for Change conference.

     

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This year, July 31 is Chinese Valentine's Day, and I think it'll be great to celebrate it on the Magpie Bridge in Dong-Shan River Water Park.
今年的七月三十一日是七夕情人節，我覺得去冬山河親水公園的鵲橋上慶祝應該會很棒。
【換句話說】
Chinese Valentine's Day is on July 31 this year. I think whooping it up on the Magpie Bridge in Dong-Shan River Water Park will be a great way to celebrate.

 

Dialogue A

Sam and Della are having a little talk.

Sam: I'm really feeling under the weather today.
Della: You don't look well. What's wrong?
Sam: I have a high temperature1 and I feel dizzy2. I think I caught a cold.
Della: Let me feel your forehead3. Wow! You're burning up.
Sam: I know, but the doctor says that I should be back on my feet again in a few days.
Della: Well, get some rest and I'll visit you this weekend.
Sam: Thanks.

by Rachel A. Black

Modern readers of fantasy know the phoenix as a bird that lives a long time and then bursts into flames. From the ashes, it rises again. This winged creature _(1)_ reincarnation and immortality. Many legends say the phoenix lights itself _(2)_ using fragrant wood such as cinnamon to create a sweet-smelling funeral fire. When it _(3)_ from the ashes, it collects its predecessor's remains and protects them in an egg. It then flies to Heliopolis, the city of the sun, in Egypt and lays the ashes on the altar of Ra, the sun god.

_(4)_ the ancient Greeks, the phoenix lived in Arabia near a cool well. Every morning at dawn, it would dip in the clear water and sing an _(5)_ song. It was so delightful that Ra would stop his chariot and listen as the bird bathed and sang.

In Chinese fables, there is a bird _(6)_ to the phoenix called fenghuang. It is one of the four lucky creatures _(7)_ the points of the compass. The dragon rules the east; the fenghuang marks the south; the tiger occupies the west; and the tortoise can be found in the north. Fenghuang was an _(8)_ of good fortune. He had a beautiful song and remarkable plumage.
_(9)_ you to look in the sky during a solar eclipse, you would see what looks like the wings of a phoenix spread out across the sky. In its center is the sun, a disc that could be its egg full of ashes from its _(10)_ life. The bird is seemingly in flight, on its way to Ra's altar.

(A) emerges (B) indication (C) similar (D) Were (E) on fire
(F) enchanting (G) symbolizes (H) representing (I) previous (J) According to

   


Dialogue A

Beth and Josh just arrived in Switzerland.
Beth: What's on our schedule1 for today?
Josh: There's so much to do. I'm not sure where to start.
Beth: What does the guidebook2 suggest?
Josh: It depends. Do you want to do some outdoor activities?
Beth: The weather's kind of chilly today and I still feel a bit tired.
Josh: Maybe we should just lay back and try to get rid of our jet lag3.