Activity 9
Read the story and Ànd the noun phrases.
The Man and the Serpent A Countryman’s son by accident trod upon a Serpent’s tail, which turned and bit him so that he died. The father in a rage got his axe, and pursuing the Serpent, cut off part of its tail. So the Serpent in revenge began stinging several of the Farmer’s cattle and caused him severe losses. Well, the Farmer thought it best to make up with the Serpent, and brought food and honey to the mouth of its lair, and said
Activity 10
to it: “Let’s forget and forgive; perhaps you were right to punish my son, and take vengeance on my cattle, but surely I was right in trying to avenge him; now that we are both satisÀed why should not we be friends again?” “No, no,” said the Serpent; “take away your gifts; you can never forget the death of your son, nor I forget the loss of my tail.” Taken from http://www.bartleby.com/
Read the announcement. Then answer the questions.
6th Annual Saturday Writers Short Story Contest 2007. Awards: $100, $50, $25. Entry fee: $5, maximum of three entries. Deadline: Postmarked by September 15, 2007
New Horizon If you surf the Internet, you'll Ànd some sites that challenge you to participate in story writing contests. Some of them are free. (www.englishclub.com)
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Info:
Amy Burle, 708 W. Bridge Street, Keytesville MO 65261; http://www.saturdaywriters.org/
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What is the announcement about?
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What is the prize for the winner?
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Do you have to pay to enter the contest?
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How many short stories can you send at most?
Developing English Competencies for Grade XII of Natural and Social Science Programmes