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Chapter 1 CEFR A1, A2 • ~3 min read

CHAPTER I. Down the Rabbit-Hole

From Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Chapter Summary Alice follows a strange White Rabbit down a deep hole and enters a strange hall. She drinks from a magic bottle and becomes very small to reach a lovely garden.

Before You Read: Target Vocabulary

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pocket

/ˈpɒk.ɪt/

A small bag sewn into clothing for carrying small things.

hole

/həʊl/

An empty space in the ground or in something solid.

cupboard

/ˈkʌb.əd/

A piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for keeping things.

locked

/lɒkt/

Closed with a key.

Chapter Text Preview

Alice was sitting by her sister near the river. She had nothing to do. Her sister was reading a book, but the book had no pictures. Alice was bored and sleepy. Suddenly, a White Rabbit ran past her. The Rabbit had pink eyes. It took a watch out of its pocket and said, "Oh dear! I will be late!" Alice was surprised. A rabbit with a watch! She ran after the Rabbit across the field. The Rabbit jumped into a large hole under the hedge. Alice jumped into the hole too. Alice fell down a very deep well. She fell...

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