Common Nouns in English: construction 16 reading
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The Little House That Got a Makeover
A wise old carpenter helps fix a little house encountering a setback, using shim, sleepers and other building materials to make it safe and sturdy.
Open full readingThe Brave Soldier and the Poisoned Soil
A brave soldier named Sam saves his land and its soil from contamination by a dangerous solvent, becoming a hero in the process.
Open full readingThe Uneven Roof and the Sleeping Sleeper
A group of construction workers building a house encounter a setback with an uneven roof, but find a solution using shims and eventually realize the real problem lies with the house's siding, leading to a happy resolution in "The Uneven Roof and the Sleeping Sleeper.
Open full readingThe Tale of the Strong and Sturdy Sill
This story is about a group of workers who use their skills and determination to make a silly little sleeper strong and sturdy on a sloping hill.
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