World Famous Stories (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

World Famous Stories (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Author: Qiliang Feng

Publisher: 百萬英語閱讀計劃

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Total Pages: 181

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This is Book 5, Collection II, of the Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) readers. It is suitable for learners with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words. Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) is a reading project for ESL/EFL learners at the elementary level (with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words). In two years, for about fifteen minutes each day, an ESL/EFL learner can read one million words, and reach the upper-intermediate level, gaining a vocabulary of about 3,500 words and a large number of expressions. Text Information Readability | 84 Total word count | 32308 Words beyond 1500 | 1511 Unknown word percentage (%) | 4.68 Unknown headword occurrence | 3.21 Unknown words that occur 5 times or more | 91 Unknown words that occur 2 times or more | 260 Synopsis The stories are rewritten from “Fifty Famous Stories Retold” and “Thirty more Famous Stories Retold” by James Baldwin (1841-1925), famous American educator and author. These include short stories about famous heroes and their romantic tales, as well as many other interesting tales. These stories have been enjoyed by people and many of them have been used in TEFL (teaching of English as a foreign language) in many countries.


Five Get into Trouble (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Five Get into Trouble (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Author: Qiliang Feng

Publisher: 百萬英語閱讀計劃

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Total Pages: 199

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This is Book 8, Collection IV, of the Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) readers. It is suitable for learners with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words. Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) is a reading project for ESL/EFL learners at the elementary level (with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words). In two years, for about fifteen minutes each day, an ESL/EFL learner can read one million words, and reach the upper-intermediate level, gaining a vocabulary of about 3,500 words and a large number of expressions. Text Information Readability | 85.1 Total word count | 37961 Words beyond 1500 | 1921 Unknown word percentage (%) | 5.06 Unknown headword occurrence | 3.35 Unknown words that occur 5 times or more | 123 Unknown words that occur 2 times or more | 325 Synopsis This book is rewritten from Book 8 of THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton’s most popular adventure series. The “Famous Five” are Georgina (preferred name George) and her dog, Timmy, with her three cousins, Julian, Dick and Anne. The Famous Five are on their peaceful cycling tour in the English countryside. They are joined by Richard Kent – the son of one of the richest men in the country! When Dick is mistaken for him and kidnapped by Rooky, once bodyguard to Richard’s father, the children track him down to a lonely house, but they are seized and imprisoned too! Can they escape? Enid Blyton (1897 - 1968) is one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors. Her books have been translated into over 90 languages and are still enjoyed by children and adults all over the world.


The Young Treasure Hunter (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

The Young Treasure Hunter (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Author: Qiliang Feng

Publisher: 百萬英語閱讀計劃

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Total Pages: 144

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This is Book 6, Collection I, of the Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) readers. It is suitable for learners with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words. Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) is a reading project for ESL/EFL learners at the elementary level (with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words). In two years, for about fifteen minutes each day, an ESL/EFL learner can read one million words, and reach the upper-intermediate level, gaining a vocabulary of about 3,500 words and a large number of expressions. Text Information Readability | 87.6 Total word count | 23234 Words beyond 1500 | 1034 Unknown word percentage (%) | 4.45 Unknown headword occurrence | 2.98 Unknown words that occur 5 times or more | 53 Unknown words that occur 2 times or more | 174 Synopsis Norman Stanley, Fred’s father, is injured in a mining accident. He cannot do hard work to support the family. As the only child of the family, Fred, 17 years old, has to quit school to help earn a living for the family. While trying to look for a job, Fred learns from one of his father’s friends that a gold miner has buried a lot of gold in a cave in Alaska. Many people have tried to find the gold, but have all failed. Fred decides to try his luck. With the permission of the widow of that gold miner, Fred receives a copy of the map for the gold and sets out to look for the treasure with his father’s friend, Mr. Baxter and his son Jerry. Can they find the treasure? If they can find it, can they bring it safely home? This book is rewritten from “The Young Treasure Hunter: Or Fred Stanley's Trip To Alaska” by Frank V. Webster.


The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Author: Qiliang Feng

Publisher: 百萬英語閱讀計劃

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Total Pages: 213

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This is Book 10, Collection I, of the Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) readers. It is suitable for learners with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words. Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) is a reading project for ESL/EFL learners at the elementary level (with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words). In two years, for about fifteen minutes each day, an ESL/EFL learner can read one million words, and reach the upper-intermediate level, gaining a vocabulary of about 3,500 words and a large number of expressions. Text Information Readability | 85 Total word count | 37343 Words beyond 1500 | 1800 Unknown word percentage (%) | 4.82 Unknown headword occurrence | 3.24 Unknown words that occur 5 times or more | 108 Unknown words that occur 2 times or more | 322 Synopsis This book is rewritten from “Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by the famous American writer Mark Twain (1835 - 1910). Tom Sawyer is a naughty but good-hearted boy. He lives in his aunt’s house with his half-brother Sid. Like many boys of his age, he hates school, and hopes to live a life of adventures. Tom’s real adventure begins one night when he and Huck Finn accidentally witness a murder case. They are so terrified that they swear never to tell. The real murderer is the cruel Indian Joe, but the innocent man, Muff Potter, is arrested. Can the boys keep quiet about the murder?


Heart: An Italian Schoolboy’s Journal (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Heart: An Italian Schoolboy’s Journal (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Author: Qiliang Feng

Publisher: 百萬英語閱讀計劃

Published: 2015-07-24

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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This is Book 7, Collection III, of the Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) readers. It is suitable for learners with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words. Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) is a reading project for ESL/EFL learners at the elementary level (with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words). In two years, for about fifteen minutes each day, an ESL/EFL learner can read one million words, and reach the upper-intermediate level, gaining a vocabulary of about 3,500 words and a large number of expressions. Text Information Readability | 81 Total word count | 29697 Words beyond 1500 | 1195 Unknown word percentage (%) | 4.02 Unknown headword occurrence | 2.62 Unknown words that occur 5 times or more | 70 Unknown words that occur 2 times or more | 223 Synopsis This book is rewritten from the children’s novel “Cuore (Heart) ” written by the Italian author Edmondo De Amicis. It is a novel written in a diary form as told by Enrico Bottini, a 10-year-old primary school student in Italy with an upper class background. It describes what he sees and hears and how he feel during the third school year from the first day at school in October to the next June. These stories are about the teachers, his classmates and their parents and many other people. These people are from different backgrounds and vary in character. This book also includes Month Stories, which are about noble deeds done by boys. These stories teach children moral values, helping those in need, respect for parents, love for family and friends, and love of their country. This book has been translanted into over 100 languages and have been made into films, TV series, radio adaptations, plays and comic books.


Five on a Treasure Island (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Five on a Treasure Island (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Author: Qiliang Feng

Publisher: 百萬英語閱讀計劃

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Total Pages: 170

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This is Book 1, Collection IV, of the Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) readers. It is suitable for learners with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words. Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) is a reading project for ESL/EFL learners at the elementary level (with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words). In two years, for about fifteen minutes each day, an ESL/EFL learner can read one million words, and reach the upper-intermediate level, gaining a vocabulary of about 3,500 words and a large number of expressions. Text Information Readability | 88.3 Total word count | 34720 Words beyond 1500 | 1673 Unknown word percentage (%) | 4.82 Unknown headword occurrence | 4.34 Unknown words that occur 5 times or more | 89 Unknown words that occur 2 times or more | 228 Synopsis This book is rewritten from Book 1 of THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton’s most popular adventure series. The “Famous Five” are Georgina (preferred name George) and her dog, Timmy, with her three cousins, Julian, Dick and Anne. Julian, Dick and Anne are spending their holidays with their tomboy cousin George and her dog, Timmy. One day, George takes them to explore nearby Kirrin Island, with its rocky little coast and old ruined castle on the top. On the island, they make an exciting discovery, which leads them deep into the dungeons of Kirrin Castle on a dangerous adventure. What will they find there? Enid Blyton (1897 - 1968) is one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors. Her books have been translated into over 90 languages and are still enjoyed by children and adults all over the world.


The Call of the Wild (ESL/EFL Version with Audio

The Call of the Wild (ESL/EFL Version with Audio

Author: Qiliang Feng

Publisher: 百萬英語閱讀計劃

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Total Pages: 65

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This is Book 1, Collection II, of the Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) readers. It is suitable for learners with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words. Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) is a reading project for ESL/EFL learners at the elementary level (with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words). In two years, for about fifteen minutes each day, an ESL/EFL learner can read one million words, and reach the upper-intermediate level, gaining a vocabulary of about 3,500 words and a large number of expressions. Text Information Readability | 86.7 Total word count | 11362 Words beyond 1500 | 430 Unknown word percentage (%) | 3.78 Unknown headword occurrence | 2.59 Unknown words that occur 5 times or more | 15 Unknown words that occur 2 times or more | 64 Synopsis Buck, a powerful dog, is living a good life in California when he is stolen and sold to dog traders. They teach Buck to obey by beating him and send him to Alaska to pull sleds. Life is very hard for Buck. He pulls a heavy sled through miles and miles of frozen ice with little or nothing to eat. He begins to get used to life as a sled dog and learn from the other dogs. He learns to fight, hunt for food, and sleep beneath the snow on winter nights. At the same time, he becomes the enemy of the lead dog in the team. He wants to be the lead dog himself. Can he succeed? The original book was written by Jack London (1876-1916). It was published in 1900 and has been made into several films.


Five Go off in a Caravan (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Five Go off in a Caravan (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Author: Qiliang Feng

Publisher: 百萬英語閱讀計劃

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Total Pages: 216

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This is Book 5, Collection IV, of the Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) readers. It is suitable for learners with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words. Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) is a reading project for ESL/EFL learners at the elementary level (with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words). In two years, for about fifteen minutes each day, an ESL/EFL learner can read one million words, and reach the upper-intermediate level, gaining a vocabulary of about 3,500 words and a large number of expressions. Text Information Readability | 86 Total word count | 41973 Words beyond 1500 | 2557 Unknown word percentage (%) | 6.09 Unknown headword occurrence | 4.54 Unknown words that occur 5 times or more | 142 Unknown words that occur 2 times or more | 337 Synopsis This book is rewritten from Book 5 of THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton’s most popular adventure series. The “Famous Five” are Georgina (preferred name George) and her dog, Timmy, with her three cousins, Julian, Dick and Anne. The Famous Five are spending their holiday at the family house of Julian, Dick and Anne. They make friends with a circus boy, Nobby, who is in a procession of horse-drawn circus caravans. So they decide to have a caravan holiday. Julian’s parents agree and hire two caravans for the children. They travel to Merran Lake, where they find Nobby and meet various animals. But some of the circus people are not friendly to them and want them to leave. Why? Enid Blyton (1897 - 1968) is one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors. Her books have been translated into over 90 languages and are still enjoyed by children and adults all over the world.


The Naughtiest Girl in the School (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

The Naughtiest Girl in the School (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Author: Qiliang Feng

Publisher: 百萬英語閱讀計劃

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Total Pages: 181

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This is Book 3, Collection II, of the Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) readers. It is suitable for learners with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words. Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) is a reading project for ESL/EFL learners at the elementary level (with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words). In two years, for about fifteen minutes each day, an ESL/EFL learner can read one million words, and reach the upper-intermediate level, gaining a vocabulary of about 3,500 words and a large number of expressions. Text Information Readability | 81.1 Total word count | 36078 Words beyond 1500 | 1243 Unknown word percentage (%) | 3.45 Unknown headword occurrence | 3.93 Unknown words that occur 5 times or more | 77 Unknown words that occur 2 times or more | 188 Synopsis Elizabeth Allen is a spoiled and naughty child. As her parents are going away for a year, they decide to send her to Whyteleafe School, where the children make their own rules and punish bad behaviour. Elizabeth, who has never been to school before, is angry at being sent to school. She makes up her mind to be very naughty so that they may send her back home as soon as possible. But Elizabeth soon finds out that being bad isn’t as simple as it seems... The original book was written by Enid Blyton(1897~1968). It was published in 1940. Enid Blyton is one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors. Her books have been translated into over 90 languages and are still enjoyed all over the world.


Five Go To Smuggler’s Top (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Five Go To Smuggler’s Top (ESL/EFL Version with Audio)

Author: Qiliang Feng

Publisher: 百萬英語閱讀計劃

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Total Pages: 213

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This is Book 4, Collection IV, of the Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) readers. It is suitable for learners with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words. Million-Word Reading Project (MWRP) is a reading project for ESL/EFL learners at the elementary level (with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words). In two years, for about fifteen minutes each day, an ESL/EFL learner can read one million words, and reach the upper-intermediate level, gaining a vocabulary of about 3,500 words and a large number of expressions. Text Information Readability | 86.7 Total word count | 41583 Words beyond 1500 | 2285 Unknown word percentage (%) | 5.5 Unknown headword occurrence | 4.28 Unknown words that occur 5 times or more | 143 Unknown words that occur 2 times or more | 344 Synopsis This book is rewritten from Book 4 of THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton’s most popular adventure series. The “Famous Five” are Georgina (preferred name George) and her dog, Timmy, with her three cousins, Julian, Dick and Anne. Julian, Dick and Anne are spending the Easter school holidays with their cousin George at her parents’ house, Kirrin Cottage. After a tree falls on the house, the four children are sent to Smuggler’s Top, the home of Mr Lenoir, a fellow-scientist of George’s father, Uncle Quentin. It is a large old house at the top of an old hilltop coastal town. There, they discover secret hiding places, underground tunnels, and one night they catch someone signalling out to sea! Are there still smugglers at Smuggler’s Top? Enid Blyton (1897 - 1968) is one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors. Her books have been translated into over 90 languages and are still enjoyed by children and adults all over the world.