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A Special Christmas Story: The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry.

/ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/

1. Read the short story online here (only 6 pages).

2. Listen to it : The VOA Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES (with transcript). The mp3 file is on the right-hand side.

3. Summary, Theme & Analysis (video and quiz).

The Magi: In the Bible, the three men, thought to be kings or astrologers, who followed a star to visit Jesus Christ when he was a baby and give him presents. They are also called the Three Kings or the Three Wise Men.

SPEAKING EXAM, Task 2 (interaction):
Read the following articles in order to gather ideas and vocabulary about this topic:
- The pros and cons of online shopping: Article 1

- The pros and cons of online shopping: Article 2

- Demonetisation: Fundamental shift in payment habits

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