The Mothman of Point Pleasant: Curse, Prophecies, and Bridge Collapse
Chief Cornstalk and the Curse of Point Pleasant
Years have passed, and many unanswered questions remain. Does anyone really know who the Mothman was? Is it all just myth, or is there more to this confusing mystery? Maybe we’ll never know, but there is one interesting theory: the story of Chief Cornstalk.
Chief Cornstalk was an Indigenous chief who lived in the Point Pleasant area in the 1700s. One day, the chief decided to make peace. However, the soldiers imprisoned him. While Chief Cornstalk was
Read MoreMastering English: Daily Life, Grammar, and Vocabulary
Unit 1
1.1 Daily Life
- Spend: Time with relatives
- Do: Some exercise, housework, some work, the shopping, homework
- Stay: In for the evening
- Make: A to-do list, future plans
- Eat: Healthy food
- Have: Fun, a good time, a family meal, an early night, a lie-in
- Go: Shopping, go on a trip, to bed late
- Chat: With friends online
1.2 Question Forms
- Question Words:
- How: Much, often, many, long
- What: Kind, time
- Where, When, Who, Why, Which
- Auxiliary Verbs (Do-Does-Did) and Verb To Be (Am-Is-Are-Was-Were): Before the subject
- Prepositions
International Correspondence and Experiences
Sergio’s Experiences in New York City
Dear Miguel,
How are you? I’m fine. I’m sending you this letter in English. It’s good practice for both of us. I am writing to tell you about my school, the girls I live with, and New York City.
English Classes at LaGuardia Community College
I’m taking English classes at LaGuardia Community College. I’m in a class with eight students from various countries: Japan, Brazil, Poland, and Italy. Our teacher’s name is Isabel. She’s very nice and a very good teacher.
Living
Pride and Prejudice: Characters and Synopsis
Elizabeth Bennet
The second daughter in the Bennet family, intelligent and quick-witted, Elizabeth is the protagonist of Pride and Prejudice and one of the most beloved female characters in English literature. Her admirable qualities are numerous: she is lovely, clever, and a brilliant conversationalist. Her honesty, virtue, and lively wit enable her to rise above the societal nonsense. However, her sharp tongue and tendency to make hasty judgments often lead her astray. Pride and Prejudice is essentially
Read MoreBruno’s Journey: From Berlin to Auschwitz
Chapter 1: Bruno’s Discovery
One day, Bruno arrives home from school with his friends and notices that something is amiss. Everyone is packing their belongings, and he sees Maria, the maid, carefully placing his clothes and all the items from his room into boxes. He asks his mother what’s happening and discovers that they are moving from Berlin due to his father’s promotion. Bruno is unhappy with this news, as it means leaving his friends, grandparents, and everything he loves about Berlin.
Chapter
Read MoreLord of the Flies: Children’s Survival and Descent into Savagery
Lord of the Flies: A Study of Childhood Survival
A group of children, aged between 6 and 12, survive a plane crash and find themselves on a lush, deserted island. Scared and alone, they must learn to survive in this unfamiliar and potentially dangerous environment.
Ralph and Jack, being among the oldest, emerge as potential leaders. The children decide that Ralph should be the leader, but a rivalry quickly develops between him and Jack.
Piggy serves as the voice of reason, often pointing out when the
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