tailieunhanh - LUYỆN ĐỌC TIẾNG ANH QUA TÁC PHẨM VĂN HỌC-JULES VERNE- THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND- CHAPTER 48

JULES VERNE -THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND CHAPTER 48 Đây là một tác phẩm anh ngữ nổi tiếng với những từ vựng nâng cao chuyên ngành văn chương. Nhằm giúp các bạn yêu thich tiếng anh luyện tập và củng cố thêm kỹ năng đọc tiếng anh . | JULES VERNE THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND CHAPTER 48 However the chief business of the colonists was to make that complete exploration of the island which had been decided upon and which would have two objects to discover the mysterious being whose existence was now indisputable and at the same time to find out what had become of the pirates what retreat they had chosen what sort of life they were leading and what was to be feared from them. Cyrus Harding wished to set out without delay but as the expedition would be of some days duration it appeared best to load the cart with different materials and tools in order to facilitate the organization of the encampments. One of the onagers however having hurt its leg could not be harnessed at present and a few days rest was necessary. The departure was therefore put off for a week until the 20th of November. The month of November in this latitude corresponds to the month of May in the northern zones. It was therefore the fine season. The sun was entering the tropic of Capricorn and gave the longest days in the year. The time was therefore very favorable for the projected expedition which if it did not accomplish its principal object would at any rate be fruitful in discoveries especially of natural productions since Harding proposed to explore those dense forests of the Far West which stretched to the extremity of the Serpentine Peninsula. During the nine days which preceded their departure it was agreed that the work on Prospect Heights should be finished off. Moreover it was necessary for Ayrton to return to the corral where the domesticated animals required his care. It was decided that he should spend two days there and return to Granite House after having liberally supplied the stables. As he was about to start Harding asked him if he would not like one of them to accompany him observing that the island was less safe than formerly. Ayrton replied that this was unnecessary as he was enough for the work and that besides he .