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He was rude, lazy, and gossipy. He always caused trouble for his workmates by spreading rumors about them and speaking loudly while they were trying to focus on ... 💬 31 comments · ❤️ 53 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/IGrUIKqDRLI5ZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post Charlotte’s Web is a classic children’s novel written by American author E. B. White. The story begins when a girl named Fern decides to raise a young pig named Wilbur. When Wilbur grows up, Fern’s fa... 💬 29 comments · ❤️ 68 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/zDMKH4XMxmE5ZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post Beijing’s metro network is the second largest subway network on the planet. Shanghai is the largest. Beijing Metro is definitely one of the neatest and cleanest. More than 10 million people use the Me... 💬 44 comments · ❤️ 93 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/rMMILvuFuVW5ZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post Jack and Robert had been friends for many years. During their childhood, they had lived next door to each other and had spent many happy hours playing together. After graduation from college, they bot... 💬 50 comments · ❤️ 71 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/OQucNERxHxIcZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post She said, “Please don't call the doctor, I want to pass away peacefully, with your hand in mine.” He talked to her about the past, how they met, and their first kiss. They didn't cry, they just smiled... 💬 50 comments · ❤️ 80 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/V3xRN0NxAKuMZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post In most countries, dogs are the most popular pet. Many people prefer dogs to other animals because they are just like family members. Having a dog is also like having a friend. A dog will help to prot... 💬 37 comments · ❤️ 70 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/Z2Z3BIFPuvqMZD.md) --- ### Hope's Post To think that just a month ago I was swimming in these gorgeous creeks, and now they are burning down 😞It is sad to think how fragile something so beautiful can be… one little spark and a place fille... 💬 10 comments · ❤️ 59 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/RKTWyvNOPVIMZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post A dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again. A dad is someone who wants to keep you from making mistakes but instead lets ... 💬 28 comments · ❤️ 52 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/t3R5Vux0ZLWMZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post Oceans and lakes have a lot in common, but they are also quite different. Both are bodies of water. Oceans are very large bodies of salt water, while lakes are much smaller bodies of fresh water. Lake... 💬 45 comments · ❤️ 69 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/MWSPPWxSyVyWZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post We are all social beings. This means we can’t live alone. We need friends to help us through hard times. When we feel sad, our friends will comfort and encourage us. When we run into trouble, they wil... 💬 75 comments · ❤️ 106 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/qwOvPQVlVcMWZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post Reading is one of the most fun and effective ways to help improve your English language skills. It can help to expand your vocabulary and expose you to different sentence structures, all while you enj... 💬 60 comments · ❤️ 109 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/xlZ2WPzGuEOWZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post Your English pronunciation is the first impression other people get when you speak. You may have excellent reading and writing skills and know all the grammar rules, but other people will judge your E... 💬 58 comments · ❤️ 78 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/NVNtpSxPALNWZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post The relationship between parent and child can be one of the longest lasting connections in a person’s life. Over the course of that relationship, it's normal to feel a range of emotions, from anger an... 💬 98 comments · ❤️ 313 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/ZVXQJGDtNxzLZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post Michael Jackson, born in 1958, was truly a music legend. He became a superstar at the age of eleven as a member of his family band, The Jackson 5. His solo career earned him the title "King of Pop". H... 💬 26 comments · ❤️ 52 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/WFOvFLFJJVrLZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post Life is kind of like a party. You invite a lot of people, some leave early, some stay all night, some laugh with you, some laugh at you, and some show up really late. But in the end, after all the fun... 💬 34 comments · ❤️ 50 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/FWExy2tRuOrLZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post I was walking through a Chinese marketplace one day when I saw a very strange sight. A man was crouched behind a woman who was paying for some dumplings. His arms were stretched out and it seemed that... 💬 39 comments · ❤️ 61 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/LJPEFLWOAuFLZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post Did you know that at Harvard, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, the most popular and successful course teaches you how to learn to be happier?The Positive Psychology class attract... 💬 36 comments · ❤️ 60 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/y0ORNlTWA5IbZD.md) --- ### ooo's Post very short story in english if you want to practice readinglighter and heavier might be good words to remembercould people write and pronounce some vocabulary in arabic and spanish? 💬 13 comments · ❤️ 52 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/nLxSxcIMtjIbZD.md) --- ### ooo's Post a very short story if you want to practice reading in englishtidy=clean upcluttered=messy/unorganizedcould people write and pronounce some arabic and spanish vocabulary from the story, like 2-3 words? 💬 16 comments · ❤️ 58 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/plVxATtOJQAbZD.md) --- ### ooo's Post I'm looking for short stories to use for teaching english, I thought this one was smart if you want to trysome vocabulary:replied=answereddaily=every daysmuggle=stealcould people write and say some vo... 💬 10 comments · ❤️ 50 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/HHNEAwnFxMWbZD.md) --- ### ooo's Post a short story in english if you want to practice. you could ask about confusing parts in the comments if you wantcould people write and say some vocabulary from the story in arabic?from the book "Stor... 💬 5 comments · ❤️ 52 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/tmRQW3H0nPSbZD.md) --- ### Lucky 王乐乐's Post Daily English reading : the monkeys paw part 9Vocabulary :Presumptuous (pree- zump- chess) go what is beyond appropriate“Well, why don't you have three, sir?" said Herbert White cleverly.The soldier r... 💬 28 comments · ❤️ 58 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/ROIULRDURkOLZD.md) --- ### Lucky 王乐乐's Post Daily English Reading: The Monkeys Paw PT 4New Vocabulary & pronunciation Condole (con-dole) : to grieve ; to show sympathy Tumbler (tum-bul- lure) : a type of glass with no stemRubicund (roo - be - c... 💬 33 comments · ❤️ 54 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/ALRORwDtZSMVZD.md) --- ### Lucky 王乐乐's Post Daily English reading I’m going to share a poem. If you like drop a recording . But remember poems are suppose to express feelings. So feel free to read this in an expression you find fitting. If you ... 💬 50 comments · ❤️ 51 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/qODUD1WIEzIVZD.md) --- ### Sojourning Hope's Post Looking through old journals. How inspiring!It’s amazing to me to see my progress in life. The evolution of myself, my mind, and my talent. If you didn’t already guess an octopus is my favorite animal... 💬 17 comments · ❤️ 53 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/OIqHqSZvMQZ4ZD.md) --- ### Monne's Post Japan was on the Australian news last night. Reporters were explaining the “state of emergency” in Tokyo and surrounding areas. There were still many people walking around the city streets. What is ev... 💬 11 comments · ❤️ 53 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/p4rMAGPEvHR4ZD.md) --- ### Tyron's Post For those looking for love. ❤️ Love isn’t something that happens just because you want it to happen, it’s something that just happens on a whim by chance, there’s no mathematics or logic behind love, ... 💬 9 comments · ❤️ 59 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/ptI2HwuvObRbZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post While alone time is important for creativity and inspiration, spending quality time with friends and family is just as important.I believe that spending time with friends and family makes a big differ... 💬 37 comments · ❤️ 74 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/RHPTTRVutTLVZD.md) --- ### Jim ジム's Post カボチャのはんばい！PUMPKIN SALE! Every year around Halloween, this church creates a playground where children can explore pumpkins. The various sizes and shapes of pumpkins are also available for sale.In the l... 💬 19 comments · ❤️ 61 likes [View Full Post](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/RKBQyQLtS2u3ZD.md) --- ### Todd's Post My Favorite Artist is Norman Rockwell. Norman Rockwell was an American author and artist. His works have a broad popular appeal in the United States for their reflection of American culture. 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