New Concept English Lesson 89-90 reading
Short texts that put this vocabulary into context. Read together, read independently, then practise the words in a game.
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Max and the Little Girl's Encouragement
Max, a fruit store owner considering retirement, is encouraged by a little girl's belief in him to continue running his store.
Open full readingPenny's Lesson: The True Worth of Happiness
A little girl learns that the true worth of something is not in its cost, but in how happy it makes you.
Open full readingMax the Shoemaker's Retirement Plan
Max, a beloved shoemaker, decides to retire until the villagers come up with a plan to pay him a pound for each shoe he makes and sell them for double the cost, causing him to continue making shoes happily.
Open full readingThe Lost Key Adventure
The poem is a fun and playful exploration of basic concepts such as buying and selling, retirement, and the value of things, designed for young children.
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