Are you having a hard time using “its” and “it’s”? If yes, try this quiz to test your knowledge.

It was overcast today, but the sky cleared later. This afternoon, I learned about a modern revision of "Cinderella" that I think is even better. Unlike the original, which suggests a prince or fairy godmother will solve everything, this story teaches children a different lesson: we must ultimately rely on ourselves. Fairytales don't come true, magic wands don't exist, and we need to stand tall, using our own wit and determination to overcome problems.

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Who am I? How do you identify yourself? If someone is standing in the parking lot outside a shopping mall holding a sign that says, “Please help, I am lost,” what would you tell them? Seven of Nine, Tertiary Adjunct of Unimatrix 01

Defining words in my terms with a personal touch often reinforces the concept. For example, I associate the word "word" with the following. Do you have other words worth redefining in your own words? How about "humanity"? Word/s A fragment of thoughts, ideas encapsulated, a shadow of yearning, an inkling of indefatigable memory from the remote past, trinkets decorating the palace, a spark lighting up the Possibility, etc.

For C2 Learners: Read the passage carefully. Choose the best answer to the multiple-choice question that follows. The correct answer may require you to interpret implied meaning, recognise tone or attitude, or understand nuanced vocabulary. "Emma had long nurtured a fascination with Italy’s rich cultural tapestry, drawn in particular to its Renaissance art, architectural grandeur, and culinary sophistication. After years of anticipation, she embarked on a meticulously planned fortnight’s journey encompassing Rome, Florence, and Venice. Her itinerary was less about sightseeing in the conventional sense and more a personal pilgrimage through history and heritage. Whether contemplating the majesty of the Colosseum at dusk, navigating the labyrinthine alleys of Venice, or savouring truffle-infused pasta in a quiet Tuscan trattoria, Emma found herself immersed in a sensory and intellectual feast. Reflecting afterwards, she described the experience not merely as travel, but as a profound reconnection with a civilisation that had shaped much of Western thought."

I have heard that few people lost their lives in floods recently. Their houses usually built between mountains which could be easily ruined by debris flow. In fact, according to the past climate records , the areas they lived were safe. It wouldn't suffer from flood, but It did. It seemed like that the extreme weather has been getting more and more in recent few years, especially floods and scorching weather. Summer is not a safe season foe everyone. We should predict all the dangers maybe come from the extreme weather. First, check the weather forecast of the area you live every day. Do something for the emergencies. Second, if you are having a trip, you need to make some strategies for the extreme weather might come in your destinations. After all, you are not familiar with the weather there, especially typhoons in the areas along the seas. Overall, human have been fighting against the nature for thousands years, we must respect it. We need to learn more skills to save oueselves when face extreme weather. If you see a man running to the top a hill while lightning, you may say he is foolish. But what would you do when you are trapped by a flood?

English Vocabulary B1

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In the last ten years, as the smart phones spreaded rapidly, many people got into of habit of watching short form videos after work. They think that doing something fun with their cute phone is a great way of reducing stress. They usually lie in the couch and watch videos on their phones without doing other things, such as their children's academic development. I have heard many children complained that their parents watched videos on their phones after work , but asked them focused on studying. They heard their parents laughed at living room while watching something fun. The sound made them to be sad. They thought that whay their parents could do whatever they want, but they must dotheir homework. So, if parents are not self-disciplined, their children can also be hard to focus on something, especially for their academic development. I have also seen a father who spent time reading books beside his daughter after work every day. The daughter got a high academic development later.