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Famous English Quotations G "We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it  within themselves." Galileo G allilei   "I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers." Mahatma G andhi   "I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means  getting along with people." Mahatma G andhi   "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Mahatma G andhi   "Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever." Mahatma G andhi   "Don't let yourself be lulled into inaction."
Famous English Quotations Quotation Author A "After all is said and done, more is said than done." A esop   "When I was born, I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half." Gracie A llen   "I'm not afraid to die.  I just don't want to be there when it happens." Woody A llen   "The secret of life is not to do what you like, but to like what you do." A nonymous   "Love is not about who you live with. It's about who you can't live  without." A nonymous   "A real friend is someone who walks in when the r
 ENGLISH  VOCABULARY Environment Word Meaning acid rain Acid rain is rain mixed with sulphuric, nitric and other acids formed by gases released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned (factory smoke, cars, etc.). Acid rain is considered responsible for damaging forests and crops, and is particularly harmful to fish and other aquatic life in rivers and lakes. aquifer An aquifer is an underground layer of rock and sand that stores water and transmits it to wells and springs. The water, called 'ground water', can be used for drinking or other purposes. arid Land or climate that is extremely dry due to very low rainfall. Agriculture in arid regions is impossible without irrigation. asbestos
English Proverbs & Sayings (A) cat has nine lives. 1) Cats can survive many accidents because     they land on their feet without injury. 2) Nine lives = 3 years to play, 3 years to     stray, 3 years to stay. (A) chain is no stronger than its  weakest link. The strength of a group depends on each individual member. (A) change is as good as a rest. A change in routine is often as refreshing as a break or a holiday. Charity begins at home. A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family. Children and fools tell the truth. Neither children nor fools know that it is sometimes advantageous to lie. Clea