<doc id=U5 cat=TEACHERwbB1 arg=WEIRD AND WONDERFUL> People have always loved myths and throughout history there

have been countless stories about dragons, unicorns and other mythical creatures. Some myths are about beautiful sirens that pull sailors to their deaths with the ir haunting songs. Others are about brave men killing dragons who watch over priceless treasures. Then there are those about the unicorn with its white coat and its magical horn. In the Mediterranean and the Middle East there are other stories of griffins wit h the sight and speed of eagles and whose job it was to protect riches. Each and every country in the world has its own set of myths that have been pass ed down from generation to generation and which continue to be popular with chil dren and adults today. Some mythical creatures were immune to any poison. Ancient Greek gods were immortal. In Greek mythology the Sphinx would kill those who could not solve her riddle. The Hydra's nine heads were attached to a long neck. Giants were feared by people because they were cruel and mean creatures. The Sirens would sing songs tricking sailors into steering their ships to rocks. Some people were shaking with fear as the giant entered the village. The sailors tapped their feet in time to the music of the Sirens. As the children approached the cave, the dragon frowned. Thunder rumbled over the dark forests and mountains. Tom trembled with fear when he saw the ghost. There was no escape from the dangers lying ahead. We were all surprised at how brave and fearless she was. The hero died from a sword wound. Chris gasped with horror at the sight of the giant bear. She was so happy she was smiling from ear to ear. He was as white as a sheet after the earthquake. Lauren is fond of ancient Greek myths. Paul has a collection of science fiction books. The Sphinx is associated with ancient Greece. How did Laura find the horror film? She didn't like it at all. It frightened the life out of her. Are you coming with us to the snake shop on Sunday? I'm afraid, I can't come. I am scared to death of snakes. Paul loves his children dearly, doesn't he? Yes, he would fight to the death to protect them. Life in Sierra Leone is very dangerous. I know. People live in fear of losing their lives. The strong wind has been blowing continuously since this morning. Books, magazines and old newspapers lay on the floor. Liam's behaviour is out of control. I love this part of town. It reminds me of Paris. The dust rose up in a cloud around us. The wind was howling and the leaves were rustling. It was so cold my teeth were chattering. The fire was crackling all night. Body language is as important as verbal language. He had to sweat blood to become a multimillionaire. Her arrogant behaviour makes my blood boil. I might fight with my brother but we love each other to bits. As they say, blood is thicker than water. The poor animal was killed in cold blood. Don't expect to get any information from Susanna. It's like getting blood out of a stone.

We were all delighted to hear the good news. I can't watch TV all day; I get so bored. Jane was petrified when she saw the snake. The people were shocked when they heard about the plane crash. The taxi driver pulled over to the side of the road. I've read in the newspaper that a Spanish company will take over British Airways . Jane handed over a letter of apology to Ian. What has come over her? She is acting so strangely! It took him years to get over his parents' divorce. Halloween is a festival which is celebrated on the 31 st of October. Laura is the kind of girl who is the life and soul of a party. 'Million Dollar Baby' is the film that won four Oscars in 2005. Steve was the one whose costume won the scariest costume prize. Emma doesn't want to travel to a place where she has been before. August is the month when most people go on holidays. Brian is the student who's always asking a lot of questions in class. She is the girl whose mother is a neurosurgeon at St Thomas' Hospital. This is the house which the Smiths bought last month. He was shouting at the driver whose car had broken down in the middle of the roa d. The village where he was born is 20 miles from Edinburgh. 1979 was the year when we moved to Argentina. The street where she lives is one of the most expensive streets in London. It was this time last year when we first met. Martha Graham, who was one of America's most important choreographers, died in N ew York in 1991. Maria, who is getting married next week, is an old friend of mine. The girl who the headmaster expelled from school is Nora Smith. Bill Jones, who studied at the same university as my father, has become the new manager of the Ritz Hotel in Madrid. The Halloween costume that Lorna is wearing belongs to my sister Pat. That's the boy whose father used to be a famous athlete. The books which were on my desk were removed by the librarian. The hotel where we stayed last year doesn't have a good reputation. 2004 was the year when they held the Olympic Games. That's the bag whose strap is broken. Laura is talking to a man. He repaired her car yesterday. Laura is talking to the man who repaired her car yesterday. That's the hotel. We stayed there last summer. We went back to the shop. My sister was there. This is the car. He drives to work in it every day. That's the village. Mary's son lives there. This is the girl. Her cooking is brilliant! It's December. The Swedes have a festival this month. She has a beautiful necklace. It used to belong to her mother. There's the lady. Her daughter lives in Italy. That's the spooky house. It has a ghost. Madonna is a very successful singer. John is a very helpful boy.

The news left us speechless. She is a very beautiful woman. Mr. Bingley is more polite than Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth is younger than Jane. Mrs. Bennet is the loudest character in the film. Mr. Wickham is the worst character in the film. Elizabeth is the cleverest person in her family. Mr. Darcy is richer than Mr. Bingley. Mr. Darcy has got the most beautiful house Elizabeth has ever seen. Mr. Darcy thinks that Elizabeth is more attractive than Miss Bingley. Stella takes her work more seriously than Maria, doesn't she? Yes. She does. Maria needs to try harder. Lisa is getting better and better at her job. I'm glad to hear it. I think we should buy the green sofa. It's so much more comfortable than the blue one. I couldn't agree more! I think it's time to go. You're right. The earlier we get home, the earlier we'll get to bed. Somebody grabbed my bag this morning. I tried to catch him but he ran faster than me. Oh, no! It was John who ran the furthest in the race, wasn't it? That's right. The others didn't have a chance! Which is the coldest planet in the solar system? Pluto I think, but check in the encyclopaedia. Pablo isn't very sociable. No, but today he's more talkative than I've ever seen him. Come and visit one of the most exciting countries in the world - Peru, where the people are more hospitable than anywhere else. You will see some of the oldest sites in the world, as well as the most modern c ities with the best restaurants in South America. To make travel arrangements easier, our tour includes guided visits to some of t he most famous colonial cities in Peru. You will also get the opportunity to explore the lost city of Machu Picchu - one of the most interesting sites in South America. Our company offers tailor-made tours for even the smallest groups. We provide accommodation in family hotels which offer friendlier service than th e larger, more crowded ones. Rebecca was friendlier than all your friends at your birthday party. Rebecca was the friendliest of all your friends at your birthday party. Richard's mother organised his party. It was Richard's mother who organised his party. No one in the family is as happy as Richard today. Richard is the happiest one in the family today. Sybil was of great help to them during the party preparations. Sybil was very helpful during the party preparations. Mary gave Richard this book as a birthday present. This is the book Mary gave Richard as a birthday present. The Feast of St. Lucia, which is celebrated in Sweden on 13th December, is one o f the most popular Swedish festivals. St. Lucia is the saint of light and this celebration on one of the longest and c oldest nights of the dark Swedish winter symbolises the return of the light in d arkness. According to tradition, in many homes a young girl wakes up early in the morning , puts on a long white dress with a red sash at the waist and a crown decorated with candles, and serves her family saffron buns and coffee. The boys in the family wear long white shirts and pointed hats and help to serve the buns and the coffee. Children often go to school dressed in these costumes and serve the buns to thei

r teachers. Every village and every town in Sweden has its own St. Lucia. However, the most famous one in Sweden is the national Lucia who is selected fro m among thousands of girls in a competition. The winner is anounced on TV on St. Lucia's day and the winner is then driven ar ound town in a horse carriage to spread her light in factories, hospitals, old p eople's homes and food stores. Almost every Swede knows the St. Lucia song by heart. There are many St. Lucia songs but the most popular one goes like this. The night treads heavily around yards and dwellings, in places not reached by th e sun, the shadows brood. Into our dark houses she comes bearing lighted candles, Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia . How would you like to come to my party on Sunday? Thanks. That would be very nice. I'm afraid it's late. Do come to the cinema with us. Yes, I do. Sounds good but I'm afraid I can't. Please come to my birthday party on Friday. It's all right. I'd love to come. I'm having a New Year's party on Sunday. Would you like to come? I wouldn't miss it for the world! Oh, come on! What a spooky house! It's so frightening! There's nothing to be frightened of. Come on, let's go inside. You must be joking. I am scared of haunted houses. Don't be scared! There are no ghosts inside. How do you know? Empty old houses really frighten me. Oh dear! What was that sound? It was nothing. What do you mean? I heard a howling sound. I'm sure it was a ghost! Jenny, it's only the wind! Come on, let's go back home before you faint. 'I'm tired!' complained Jake to his friend Terry. 'Can we stop here for a rest?' There was no response from Terry as he searched down the river for any landmark that might show which direction they were heading in. They were well and truly lost! Suddenly, Jake pointed towards something half hidden under the bank. 'I can't believe it!' he squealed. 'It's a canoe. Come on! It'll be quicker to get downstream and find some signs of life.' Splashing through the muddy waters, they scrambled into the old canoe and were s oon heading downstream. At first, all was calm until they reached an open area and a sudden wind began t o rock the old canoe from side to side. They were moving much faster now and losing control of the canoe. 'Too fast,' screamed Jake as they followed a bend in the river. 'We're going too fast!'

Just then, there was a loud cracking sound as the canoe hit a huge boulder at th e side of the river, throwing the two boys out into the freezing water. Seconds later, frantically trying to keep their heads above water, they struggle d towards the nearby bank, their clothes becoming heavier and heavier. Fortunately for them, one of the locals happened to spot them as he was passing and yelled to them to grab the long, heavy branch he was holding out for them. Within minutes, the two boys were lying exhausted on the riverbank. 'This is certainly one adventure we are not likely to forget for a very long tim e!' said Jake. Being extremely grateful to their rescuer, they promised never to do anything so silly ever again. John is a good boy with nice ideas. John is a great boy with wonderful ideas. "Help!" he said. "Help!" he screamed. He turned on the light. He saw someone in the room. Turning on the light, he saw someone in the room. This is a really big house. It is quite easy to make small changes to the way you live. We had a really bad journey. The view from our hotel was very nice. 'Who is this man?' Anna wondered. 'You don't understand,' Paul explained. 'Linda has nothing to do with it.' 'Freeze,' the policeman shouted at the thief. 'You are under arrest.' 'If you tell anyone about our meeting, there will be consequences,' Brian threat ened. 'Yes, it's all my fault,' Mrs. Saunders admitted as she held back her tears. 'No, you can't do this to me,' Jenny cried. 'Make sure you call Mr. Perry tomorrow morning,' Simon reminded Mark. Jake was exhausted. He couldn't go on. Being exhausted, Jake couldn't go on. They splashed through the muddy waters. They scrambled into the old canoe. Splashing through the muddy waters, they scrambled into the old canoe. The boys were thrown out of the canoe. They found themselves in the freezing water. Being thrown out of the canoe, the boys found themselves in the freezing water. He grabbed the branch. He pulled himself out of the river. Grabbing the branch, he pulled himself out of the river. They kept their heads above water. They struggled towards the bank. Keeping their heads above water, they struggled to the bank. </doc>