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Expressions such as every cloud has a silver lining, once bitten, twice shy , and what goes around comes around .

Often involves reading a short story (e.g., about a circus in 1930s America or humorous stories). Speakout Upper-Intermediate

People often share anecdotes about their favorite books or types of stories. Unit 3.1 & 3.2 Focus Expressions such as every cloud has a silver

The BBC video podcast for this unit features individuals discussing their reading habits, including: including: Some people read non-fiction

Some people read non-fiction, focusing on history and politics, while others enjoy poetry, art criticism, and comic books.

Verbs used to describe actions in stories, such as whisper, gaze, sigh, wander, crawl , and yawn .