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Pre-IntermediatestoryOnce upon a time, on the first day of the New Year, a wonderful announcement was made almost simultaneously from three great observatories around the world. They declared that the motion of the planet Neptune, the furthest planet from the Sun, had become very strange and erratic. Ogilvy, a wise astronomer, had already noticed something odd about Neptune in December.Although ..

IntermediatestoryOnce upon a time, two treasure seekers named Evans and Hooker set off on an adventurous journey in a small canoe. They paddled through a serene bay toward an untouched island, a place where the lush, deep green forest came close to the beach. The island was surrounded by calm seas, with towering mountains in the distance looking like frozen waves. The sky was bright and clear, m..

Pre-IntermediatestoryOnce upon a time, two treasure seekers named Evans and Hooker set off on an adventurous journey in a small canoe. They paddled through a serene bay toward an untouched island, a place where the lush, deep green forest came close to the beach. The island was surrounded by calm seas, with towering mountains in the distance looking like frozen waves. The sky was bright and clea..

Intermediatestory Once upon a time, a famous hunter named Rainsford was sailing through the Caribbean Sea with his friend Whitney. As they sailed into the night, Whitney pointed into the darkness and said, "Off there to the right—somewhere—is a large island. It's rather a mystery—""What island is it?" asked Rainsford."The old charts call it Ship-Trap Island," Whitney replied. "Sailors have a cur..

Pre-IntermediatestoryOnce upon a time, in a land far away, there was a famous hunter named Rainsford. He loved to travel the world, seeking the most exciting adventures. One day, he and his friend Whitney were sailing on a grand yacht through the mysterious Caribbean Sea."Over there to the right, somewhere, is a large island," said Whitney, pointing into the darkness. "It's rather a mystery—""Wh..

IntermediatestoryIn the ancient days, there lived a semi-barbaric king, whose ideas, although somewhat refined by his progressive Latin neighbors, were still grandiose, vivid, and unrestricted, as befitted his half-barbaric nature. He was a man of wild imagination and, with his irresistible authority, he turned his varied whims into reality. Given to deep self-reflection, once he reached a decis..

Pre-IntermediatestoryOnce upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a semi-barbaric king. His ideas were somewhat influenced by his progressive neighbors, but he still held on to his wild and grand ways. The king was a man of great imagination and had the power to turn his dreams into reality. He loved making decisions and when he did, they were final.One of the king's most peculiar ideas was..

IntermediatestoryOnce upon a time, in the enchanted kingdom of Dublin, the long June twilight faded into night. Dublin lay wrapped in a blanket of soft darkness, except for the gentle light of the moon that peeked through fluffy clouds. This moonlight sprinkled a delicate glow over the cobbled streets and the shimmering waters of the Liffey River. The kingdom was in the midst of a great conflict..

Pre-IntermediatestoryOnce upon a time, in the kingdom of Dublin, the long June twilight faded into night. Dublin lay wrapped in a blanket of soft darkness, except for the gentle light of the moon that peeked through fluffy clouds. This moonlight sprinkled a delicate glow over the streets and the shimmering waters of the Liffey River. The kingdom was in the midst of a great conflict, where the mi..

IntermediatestoryOnce upon a time, in a small, cozy house on the outskirts of a quaint village, lived Mr. and Mrs. White with their son, Herbert. Their lives were simple and content, filled with warmth and the everyday joys of family life.One stormy evening, their friend, Sergeant-Major Morris, paid them a visit. Morris had traveled to many distant lands and had fascinating stories to tell. This..