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Little Fox Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Chapter 6 A Long Tale
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Little Fox Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Chapter 6 A Long Tale
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After the prizes were given out,
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it was time to eat them.
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Alice did not eat her thimble,
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of course, but the other creatures ate their candy.
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The large birds complained that the candy was so small they couldn't taste it.
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The small birds coughed and choked on their candy because it was so large.
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But after a while, everyone settled down.
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The creature sat in a circle and begged the mouse to tell them his story.
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You promised to tell me about your family,
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Alice said, and why you hate C and D.
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She didn't say cats and dogs.
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She didn't want to upset the mouse again.
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Mine is a long and sad tale, the mouse began.
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Alice studied the mouse's body.
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You definitely have a long tail,
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but I don't understand why it's sad.
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No, not my tail, the mouse said impatiently.
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My tail, as in story?
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He went on talking.
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Meanwhile, Alice kept thinking about words that sound alike but have different meanings.
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Now, do you understand why I don't like cats?
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The mouse said to Alice.
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What?
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Alice looked at him and blinked.
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You weren't paying attention, the mouse said angrily.
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I don't know why I bothered telling you this story.
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He started to walk away.
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Alice felt bad that she had upset him again.
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Please, come back and repeat your story, she called after him.
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I promised to listen to every word this time.
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Yes, please do come back,
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all the others said together.
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But the mouse only shook his head impatiently and walked faster.
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What a pity he wouldn't stay, the parrot sighed.
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I wish Dinah was here, Alice said.
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She would fetch him for us.
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And who is Dinah, if I may ask, the parrot said.
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Dina's my cat.
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She's so good at catching mice.
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Alice replied eagerly, for she was always happy to talk about her pet.
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And you should see her chasing birds.
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All the birds started talking at once,
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and some hurried away as fast as they could.
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One old magpie began wrapping himself in a scarf.
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I really must be going.
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This air is bad for my throat.
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A canary called out in a trembling voice to her children.
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Come away, my dears.
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It's time for us to go home.
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Alice was soon left all alone.
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I wish I'd never mentioned Dinah, she said sadly.
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Nobody seems to like her down here,
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but I think she's the best cat in the world.
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Oh, Dinah.
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I wonder if I'll ever see you again.
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Poor Alice began to cry because she felt so lonely and sad.
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In a little while, however, she heard footsteps.
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She looked up eagerly, hoping that the mouse had changed his mind and was coming back.
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But once again, it was the white rabbit.
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This time he was walking slowly and looking anxiously about.
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As if he'd lost something.
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Alice heard him muttering to himself.
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The Duchess!
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The Duchess!
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The White Rabbit said as he looked high and low.
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Oh, my paws!
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Oh, my fur and whiskers!
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The Duchess is going to be so angry if I'm late.
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I wonder where I could have dropped them.
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I don't see them anywhere.
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Alice guessed right away that he was looking for his gloves and fan.
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She happily began hunting for them,
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but they were nowhere to be seen.
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In fact, everything had changed.
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She seemed to be outdoors now.
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The great hall with the glass table and little door had disappeared.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Chapter 7 At the White Rabbit's House
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The White Rabbit soon noticed Alice hunting for his gloves and fan.
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He called out to her in an angry voice.
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Mary Ann, what are you doing here?
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Run home right now and fetch me a pair of gloves and a fan.
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Hurry!
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Alice knew that the rabbit had mistaken her for someone else.
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But he sounded so angry that she ran where he was pointing.
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She didn't try to explain his mistake to him.
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He probably thinks I'm his servant, she thought.
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He'll be surprised when he finds out who I am.
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But he's so angry right now that I'd better find his gloves and fan.
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Alice soon came upon a neat little house.
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On the door was a brass sign that said, W.
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Rabbit.
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She hurried inside and closed the front door.
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How strange to be sent on an errand by a rabbit.
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Alice laughed.
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Soon Dinah will be sending me on errands, too.
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Alice entered a room with a table near the window.
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On the table lay a fan and a pair of white gloves.
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Alice picked them up.
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She was about to leave when she spotted a bottle on the floor.
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This time there was no label saying drink me,
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but Alice uncorked the bottle anyway.
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Whenever I eat or drink anything today,
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something interesting happens, she thought.
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She took a sip.
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I hope this will make me grow again because I'm tired of being so small.
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That is exactly what happened and much faster than Alice expected
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Before she had drunk half the bottle her head was pressing against the ceiling She quickly put down the bottle That's enough.
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I hope I won't grow anymore because I can't get out the door.
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I wish I hadn't drunk so much.
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But it was too late for that.
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Alice went on growing and soon had to kneel on the floor.
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In another minute, she had to lie with one foot up the chimney.
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She stuck one arm out the window.
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There's no more room for me!
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Alice wailed.
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Luckily, she stopped growing.
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But she was very uncomfortable being squashed inside the white rabbit's house.
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It was much nicer at home, Alice said.
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I wasn't always changing size,
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and mice and rabbits weren't ordering me around.
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I wish I hadn't gone down that rabbit hole.
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And yet, and yet, this is quite an adventure.
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I used to think fairy tales weren't real.
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And now I seem to be in the middle of one.
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Maybe someone will write a book about me.
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Suddenly, Alice heard an angry voice outside.
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Mary Ann, where are you?
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The white rabbit called.
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He tried to open his front door,
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but Alice's elbow was pressing hard against it.
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Then I'll go through a window, the white rabbit said.
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No, you won't, Alice said.
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She waited until she heard the white rabbit under the window.
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Then she tried to grab him.
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The white rabbit shrieked and ran away.
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Pat, Pat, where are you?
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Right here, digging potatoes in the garden.
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A man replied.
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Pat, what's that in the window?
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There was a pause while the gardener looked at the house.
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Looks like an arm to me.
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An arm?
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Who's ever seen an arm that big?
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Take it away!
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Alice waved her arm around and heard some whispering.
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Then all was silent for a while,
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until a crowd began gathering under the window.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Chapter 8 On the Run
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Friends of the White Rabbit had come to help him get rid of Alice.
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Alice couldn't see how many creatures had gathered under the window,
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but she could hear them.
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Send someone down the chimney, one voice cried.
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Pull the arm out the window, another voice cried.
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I wish they could pull me out the window, Alice said to herself.
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I don't want to stay here any longer.
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She heard more mumbling, and finally the white rabbit spoke.
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Good, he said.
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A wheelbarrow full should be enough.
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A wheelbarrow full of what?
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Alice asked quietly.
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She didn't have long to wonder.
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The next moment, a shower of pebbles came through the window.
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Some of them hit Alice in the face.
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Ow!
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I'll put a stop to this, she said to herself.
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Then in a louder voice, she called.
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You'd better not do that again!
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If you do, I'll tell my cat Dinah about this.
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No one outside said anything.
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Meanwhile, Alice was surprised to see the pebbles turning into little cakes.
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If I eat one, it's sure to change my size.
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I can't grow any larger,
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so I bet it'll make me smaller.
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Alice swallowed a cake and was delighted to feel herself shrinking.
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As soon as she was small enough to fit through the door, she ran outside.
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A crowd of birds and animals immediately rushed at her.
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But Alice ran off as fast as she could.
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She was soon deep in the woods.
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However, Alice did not feel safe yet.
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As she was searching anxiously among the trees, she heard something bark.
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Alice looked up and saw an enormous puppy staring back at her.
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It stretched out a paw trying to touch her.
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Oh, you poor thing, Alice said in a kind voice.
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Maybe if she gave it a pat, it wouldn't eat her.
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But the puppy wouldn't approach her even though she was only three inches tall.
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Perhaps it would play fetch.
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Alice picked up a stick,
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and the puppy yelped with delight.
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It charged at Alice, who ran behind a bush.
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When Alice appeared again, the puppy rushed at the stick and tumbled head over heels.
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Oh my!
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Alice said.
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I'm so small now.
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This is like playing games with a horse.
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At any moment, she expected the puppy to crush her.
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But now it was running back and forth, barking wildly.
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Finally, it got tired and lay down panting.
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The puppy's tongue was hanging out and its eyes were closing.
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This is probably a good time to escape, Alice said.
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While the puppy rested, she quietly slipped away.
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Then she ran and ran until she could barely hear the puppy barking.
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That was a nice puppy, Alice said breathlessly.
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She rested against a tiny flower,
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fanning herself with one of its leaves.
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If I were bigger, I could teach it some tricks.
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I really do need to grow bigger again.
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But how will I do that?
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I suppose I should eat or drink something.
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But what?
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That was certainly a good question.
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Alice looked around at the flowers and grass.
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But she couldn't see anything that might help her.
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There was a mushroom growing near her that was as big as she was.
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Alice looked under it for anything to eat or drink.
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Then she stood on tiptoe and peeped over the edge of the mushroom.
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Her eyes met those of a blue caterpillar.
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He was sitting quietly on top of the mushroom with his arms folded.
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They stared at each other in silence for quite some time.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, learners will explore Chapters 6 to 8 of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," focusing on the whimsical interactions between Alice and the various creatures she encounters. The primary aim is to enhance listening and speaking skills through a storytelling approach. By engaging with the text, learners will practice understanding spoken English, expand their vocabulary, and improve their ability to discuss characters and their emotions. This lesson encourages the use of shadowspeak to refine pronunciation and gain confidence in spoken English.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Thimble - A protective cap worn on the finger while sewing.
- Candy - A sweet food made from sugar or syrup.
- Tail - The rear part of an animal; also used metaphorically to describe stories.
- Impatiently - In a manner showing annoyance at having to wait.
- Upset - To make someone feel unhappy or disappointed.
- Chasing - Running after someone or something to catch it.
- Coughing - The act of expelling air from the lungs suddenly with a sharp sound.
- Wrap - To cover or enclose something.
Practice Tips
To make the most of this lesson using the shadowing technique, it’s crucial to pay attention to the unique pace and tone of the narration within these chapters. Here are some tailored suggestions for effective practice:
- Listen Actively: Play the video at a normal speed first. Focus on how the characters express their feelings and how the dialogue flows. Note the natural pauses and intonations.
- Use a Shadowing App: Consider utilizing a shadowing app to record your speech as you try to mimic the narrator. Repeat phrases immediately after they are spoken to better capture rhythm and pronunciation.
- Pace Yourself: If the speech feels too fast, rewind and slow down the audio. Once you’re comfortable, gradually increase the speed to challenge yourself.
- Engage Emotionally: While shadow speaking, try to embody the characters' emotions. This will help you practice intonation and expression, making your speech more authentic.
- Focus on Key Vocabulary: As you shadow the speech, sprinkle the key vocabulary and phrases throughout your practice. This will reinforce your learning and retention of important terms.
- Discuss with Others: After shadowing, discuss the chapters with peers or language partners. Explaining the story or recounting the characters' adventures is an effective way to practice speaking spontaneously.
With dedication to the shadowing technique, learners can significantly enhance their speaking skills and gain a deeper understanding of the characters and their adventures in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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