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Level A1-A2

Harry Potter is one of my favorite books because it tells a magical story about a young wizard named Harry. Harry lives with his mean aunt and uncle until he receives a letter inviting him to attend Hogwarts, a school for wizards. At Hogwarts, Harry makes great friends like Ron and Hermione, and together they go on exciting adventures. They learn spells and discover secrets about the magical world.

The story of Harry Potter is very exciting because it is full of mystery and surprises. Every chapter brings new challenges and fun experiences. Harry is brave and kind, which makes him a hero that many readers admire. The book teaches important lessons about friendship, courage, and doing the right thing. It captures the imagination and shows a world where magic can be real. That’s why Harry Potter remains a favorite for many people, including me.

• wizard – волшебник – The wizard cast a powerful spell.

• mean – злой – In the story, the mean giant tried to scare the villagers.

• attend – посещать – The young wizard had to attend a special magic school.

• go on an exciting adventure – отправиться в увлекательное приключение – The heroes went on an exciting adventure through the forest.

• spell – заклинание – She learned a new spell from her magic book.

• mystery – тайна, загадка – The detective solved the mystery in the last chapter.

• chapter – глава – I read three chapters of the novel before bed.

• admire – восхищаться – Children admire brave and kind characters in stories.

• courage – смелость, храбрость – It takes courage to fight for what is right.

• do the right thing – поступить правильно – The hero always tries to do the right thing.

• capture the imagination – захватывать воображение – The fantasy story captured the imagination of millions of readers.

• remain – оставаться – This book will remain one of my favourites forever.

• including – включая – The collection contains many stories, including mysteries and adventures.

Level A2-B1

One of my favorite books is «The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes» by Arthur Conan Doyle. This collection of stories follows the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson as they solve intriguing mysteries in London. Holmes is known for his incredible powers of observation and deduction, which allow him to unravel even the most complex cases.

What I love most about Sherlock Holmes is his unique character. He is logical, intelligent, and often unconventional in his methods. His ability to notice details that others overlook and connect clues in unexpected ways makes each story engaging and suspenseful. Dr. Watson, who narrates the stories, provides a perfect balance with his warmth and admiration for Holmes.

The stories explore various themes such as justice, morality, and the human psyche. Each adventure is distinct, filled with twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The Victorian-era setting adds charm and richness to the atmosphere, making the stories even more captivating.

Ultimately, «The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes» offers not only thrilling mysteries but also insights into the detective’s complex mind. This combination of intrigue and character depth is why this book holds a special place in my heart.

• follow – следовать, идти за – Millions of readers follow the adventures of this detective.

• brilliant detective – блестящий детектив – Sherlock Holmes is a brilliant detective known worldwide.

• loyal friend – преданный друг – Every hero needs a loyal friend to support him.

• solve an intriguing mystery – раскрыть увлекательную тайну – The detective managed to solve an intriguing mystery.

• be known for – быть известным чем-то – This writer is known for creating suspenseful plots.

• power – сила, могущество – The power of logic can reveal the truth.

• observation – наблюдательность – His sharp observation helped him notice the smallest details.

• deduction – дедукция, умозаключение – Holmes used deduction to explain the crime.

• allow – позволять – Good memory allows detectives to connect facts quickly.

• unravel – распутывать – The inspector tried to unravel the complex case.

• complex case – сложное дело – The police called him to work on a complex case.

• unconventional – нестандартный – He often used unconventional methods to catch criminals.

• ability – способность – His ability to notice details impressed everyone.

• notice details – замечать детали – Only an attentive person can notice details others overlook.

• overlook – упустить из виду – The police overlooked a very important clue.

• clue – улика – One small clue helped solve the whole case.

• expected – ожидаемый – The ending was different from what readers expected.

• engaging – увлекательный – It was an engaging story full of secrets.

• suspenseful – напряжённый, полный интриги – The novel was suspenseful and kept readers guessing.

• narrate a story – рассказывать историю – Dr. Watson narrates a story about Holmes’s adventures.

• warmth – тепло – His loyal friend treated him with warmth and respect.

• admiration – восхищение – The public showed admiration for the detective’s skills.

• explore – исследовать, изучать – Detective novels explore justice and morality.

• justice – справедливость – The detective always fought for justice.

• morality – мораль, нравственность – Detective stories often raise questions of morality.

• human psyche ['saɪkɪ] – человеческая психика – Writers explore the human psyche in crime fiction.

• distinct – отчётливый, особенный – Holmes had a distinct style of solving cases.

• be filled with – быть наполненным – The story was filled with twists and turns.

• twists and turns – повороты сюжета – The novel had many unexpected twists and turns.

• keep smb on the edge of their seats – держать в напряжении – The suspense kept readers on the edge of their seats.

• Victorian-era setting – обстановка викторианской эпохи – The Victorian-era setting added charm to the stories.

• add charm – добавлять очарования – London fog added charm to the mystery.

• richness – богатство (сюжета, языка) – The richness of the narrative amazed the readers.

• captivating – захватывающий – It was a captivating detective novel.

• ultimately – в конечном счёте – Ultimately, truth always comes to light.

• thrilling – захватывающий, волнующий – The case turned into a thrilling adventure.

• insight into – понимание, взгляд на – The novel gave an insight into human psychology.

• depth – глубина – His characters had emotional depth.

• hold a special place in one’s heart – занимать особое место в сердце – These detective stories hold a special place in my heart.