SYLLABUS 2010 STORIES OF OURSELVES: THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS ANTHOLOGY OF SHORT STORIES IN ENGLISH NOTES FOR TEACHERS on the short stories set for examination in June and November Years 2013‚ 2014‚ 2015 * © University of Cambridge International Examinations [ * NOTE: There are separate documents about the different selections of stories set for examination in years 2007- 2009 and 2010-2012.] CONTENTS Introduction: how to use these Notes The stories: The Son’s Veto
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Ella Wheeler Illinois It’s late at night and I’m running through the cotton fields of the slave plantation in Kentucky. Day after day I had been forced to endure working at this horrible place. Not anymore because I am going to finally escape. My friends all say that someday things will get better‚ but to me things won’t get better when nobody is willing to try. I am going to be that person who will change the thoughts of other people. Suddenly‚ I hear a shout behind me that brings me to the
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Even Fei had been in the Charmander’s shoes before (although she hadn’t been stuck with an overbearing tamer like Kyle)‚ but many losses in her time had raised her to be the Ninetales who could even best a Water-type now. There was a brief pause between Kyle returning his Charmander to her PokeBall and Fei lowering her guard until the younger tamer came running up to the victorious pair. "How’d you do that!" the boy exclaimed. "That move‚ Inferno. Can you teach my Charmander?" His eyes were twinkling
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I recomposed myself as the elevator flew to the level below. It was crucial to give the impression of normalcy. The slight smile as you saluted and the proud face as you walked kept those who spied at bay. The fake façade had been working. At least up to this point. I picked up my anatomy books and nursing manual. My hands shook the whole time. Those guards could have easily dragged me away if Charles hadn’t been there to cover my emotions. He saw my face with the dissenter call. I was looking
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Welcome to New York [and you can want who you want boys and boys and girls and girls] Sansa hated the busy streets of New York City. After a long day‚ there was nothing she appreciated more than a hot cup of tea (preferably the strawberry oolong that Joff bought for her twentieth name day) and absolute silence. Her sister’s frequent visits made sure to ruin that‚ and the incessant honks and beeps from the streets below their building didn’t help. And the worst part about the Big Apple? The Subway
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Sunburns‚ ice cream‚ and family gatherings It’s Memorial Day weekend‚ and room to walk freely on the Riverwalk in San Antonio‚ Texas is scarce. Makenzie and her family are searching for the line to buy boat ride tickets so they can tour the locale. The queue was too long for them to manage Rather than fighting the size of the line‚ Makenzie and her family ended up going to "I Scream U Scream" for ice cream. Once the boat ride ticket line dwindled down to a manageable size‚ Makenzie went to stand
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Within a few minutes‚ the sound of sirens rushes across the school parking lot. The heat from the pavement causes the emergency vehicles to waver surreally‚ as if they’re an illusion speeding toward me. I stand numbly next to the wreckage as the firefighters hurry forward to free the lady trapped inside her car. The kid who rolled off the side of the bleachers screams as the paramedics lift him onto a stretcher. His leg is twisted at an odd angle. It’s definitely broken. Coach points to me‚ and
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“Okay‚ point taken‚” Phillip retorted as Leland pushed open the lid to a trash receptacle allowing Phillip to dispose of his waste. “But next time I’m about to do something in your world that will hurt me‚ why don’t you just warn me first‚ I promise I will listen?” “That’s a deal‚” Leland agreed. “But‚ for now why don’t you sit back down and listen to what we all have to tell you about your world‚ you really need to hear this?” Phillip did just that. It was about time he got some answers and he
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A pleasant village of loving Kwakiutls once resided near the coasts of the magnificent ocean‚ the Pacific. The cozy village was prosperous‚ for their waters were blessed with an abundance of salmon‚ and each being in the village donned in cloaks of riches woven by Mother Earth herself. For hundreds of peaceful moons‚ the people of this village operated cooperatively‚ with kind hearts and content minds. But alas‚ darkness loomed over‚ and an age of darkness began. As if an omen has been cast upon
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Jensen was sitting in the living room he had spread the contents of Jared’s wallet out on the coffee table. Jared walked down the stairs slowly. His hair still wet from the long shower he took‚ trying to scrub away Jensen’s scent. He wasn’t in shock any longer‚ but he was still scared of his alpha. Peeking into the living room he saw his alpha going through his wallet. Anger took over his fear‚ and he walked into the living room. Jensen looked up at Jared. “Good‚ er Jared. Come here.” Jared walked
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