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A Living God by Lafcadio Hearn

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A Living God by Lafcadio Hearn Short Summary of the Lesson in Three Parts Part I – Summary (≈150 words) The first part of the lesson describes the structure and spiritual significance of Shintō shrines in Japan. These shrines are simple buildings made of unpainted wood with steep roofs and lattice doors. Because they are left unpainted, the wood gradually turns gray under the influence of sun and rain, blending naturally with the surrounding landscape. According to Shintō belief, these shrines are the dwelling places of divine spirits called Kami. Many of these spirits are believed to be the souls of great warriors, rulers, or ancestors who lived long ago. The author explains that the mysterious emptiness of these shrines often creates a strange and supernatural feeling in visitors. Standing alone before such a shrine may give one the impression of being watched by invisible beings. The author even imagines what it might feel like to be a god living in a shrine and receiving prayers fr...
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Words Often Confused and Misused.

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  Words Often Confused and Misused English is a beautifully complex language. Its vocabulary is full of complexities, irregularities and unpredictability of pronunciation. Some words look similar but they may be different words. Such words are often confused and misused. You can see such words below and take note of them Accept and except  "Accept" is about receiving or agreeing to something, while "except" is used to indicate exclusion or difference. e.g. She accepted the job offer without hesitation.  Everyone is going to the party except Tom. Advice  and advise "Advice" is a noun while "advise" is a verb.  It means giving suggestion. e.g.  You don’t follow my advice and you will suffer.   The doctor advised him to eat fruits. Aid and Aide "Aid" refers to the assistance or support itself, while "aide" refers to the person providing assistance or support. e.g. The Red Cross provided aid to the victims of the natural disast...
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News Report and Features of a Good News Report

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News Report Features of a Good News Report A news report is a factual and concise account of an event or occurrence. There are several media outlets through which the information is disseminated, such as newspapers, television, radio, and online platforms. News reports aim to provide the audience with an objective and balanced account of an event, allowing readers or viewers to stay informed and form their own opinion about an event. The Essentials of a Good News Report The essentials of a good news report include: Accuracy The information presented in a news report must be factual and verified. Journalists and reporters should ensure that the information is accurate, correct and verified. In no case, should it lead to rumors. Objectivity A good reporter / journalist avoids subjectivity in the delivery of news stories. A Journalist emphasizes on objectivity and presents the facts in a neutral and impartial manner, allowing the audience to form their own opinions. A smart journalist int...
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Running for Governor by Mark Twain

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Running for Governor by Mark Twain A few months ago, I was nominated for Governor of the great state of New York, to run against Mr. John T. Smith and Mr. Blank J. Blank on an independent ticket. I somehow felt that I had one prominent advantage over these gentlemen, and that was--good character. It was easy to see by the newspapers that if ever they had known what it was to bear a good name, that time had gone by. It was plain that in these latter years they had become familiar with all manner of shameful crimes. But at the very moment that I was exalting my advantage and joying in it in secret, there was a muddy undercurrent of discomfort "riling" the deeps of my happiness, and that was--the having to hear my name bandied about in familiar connection with those of such people. I grew more and more disturbed. Finally, I wrote my grandmother about it. Her answer came quick and sharp. She said: You have never done one single thing in all your life to be ashamed of--not one. Lo...
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Uncle Podger Hangs a Picture by Jerome K. Jerome

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  Uncle Podger Hangs a Picture You never saw such a commotion up and down a house, in all your life, as when my Uncle Podger undertook to do a job. A picture would have come home from the frame-maker's, and be standing in the dining-room, waiting to be put up; and Aunt Podger would ask what was to be done with it, and Uncle Podger would say: "Oh, you leave that to me. Don't you, any of you, worry yourselves about that. I'll do all that." And then he would take off his coat, and begin. He would send the girl out for six penny worth of nails, and then one of the boys after her to tell her what size to get; and, from that, he would gradually work down, and start the whole house. "Now you go and get me my hammer, Will," he would shout; "and you bring me the rule, Tom; and I shall want the step-ladder, and I had better have a kitchen-chair, too; and, Jim! You run round to Mr. Goggles, and tell him, 'Pa's kind regards, and hopes his leg's be...
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My Financial Career by Stephen Leacock

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My Financial Career  by Stephen Leacock When  I go into a bank I get rattled. The clerks rattle me; the wickets rattle me; the sight of the money rattles me; everything rattles me.  The moment I cross the  threshold of a bank and attempt to transact business there, I become an irresponsible idiot.  I knew this beforehand, but my salary had been raised to fifty dollars a month and I felt that the bank was the only place for it.  So I shambled in and looked timidly round at the clerks. I had an idea that a person about to open an account must consult the manager. I went up to a wicket marked 'Accountant'. The accountant was a tall, cool  devil.  The very sight of him rattled me. My voice was sepulchral.  'Can I see the manager?' I said, and added solemnly, 'alone'. I don't know why I said 'alone',  'Certainly,' said the accountant and fetched him.  The manager was a grave, calm man. I held my fifty-six dollars clutched in a crumpled b...
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The Express by Stephen Spender

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The Express by Stephen Spender A fter the first powerful plain manifesto  ............................................................... ............................................................. Breaking with honey buds, shall ever equal Due to copyright reasons the poem is not published. Please read the poem in your text book. Keep a copy of the poem when you read the poem source -  English Language and Communication Skills BA III year printed by Hindi Granth Academy Madhya Pradesh Line by line Paraphrase of The Express by Stephen Spender Line 1. After making its first strong and clear announcement of movement, Line 2. The engine’s pistons make their powerful mechanical sound; Line 3. Then, smoothly and without effort, the train quietly leaves the station. Line 4. Without any gesture or politeness, and with calm confidence, Line 5. The train moves past the small houses that stand modestly by the tracks, Line 6. Past the gasworks, and then past the cemetery, Line 7. Where...
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