Good evening, my dear English learners! Today we are going to read a new short story by Paulo Coelho.
Here is the link to read:
http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2019/04/15/daily-message-80/
New Words:
1. discrepancy - difference
2.relegate - to move to a position of less authority, importance, etc; demote
3.workshop - a room, area, or small establishment where manual or light industrial work is done
4.noticeable - evident; observable
5.temptation - the act of tempting
6.spectacles - a pair of eyeglasses
7.dagger - a short pointed weapon with sharp edges
8.diminish - to make smaller or less
9.advertisement - a notice, such as a poster or a paid announcement in the print, broadcast, or electronic media, designed to attract public attention or patronage
10.tool - a device, such as a saw, shovel, or drill, used to perform or facilitate manual or mechanical work
Comprehension check
1. What was Satan's main idea?
2. What were "some amazing things for sale"?
3. What did one visitor notice?
4. Why do you think the last two temptations always work?
5.What is the message of the text?
