tailieunhanh - LUYỆN ĐỌC TIẾNG ANH QUA CÁC TÁC PHẨM VĂN HỌC – LEV TOLSTOY- SHORT STORY 25

LEV TOLSTOY SHORT STORY 25 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 . | LEV TOLSTOY SHORT STORY Three Hermits AN OLD LEGEND CURRENT IN THE VOLGA DISTRICT And in praying use not vain repetitions as the Gentiles do for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not therefore like unto them for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of before ye ask Him. -- Matt. vi. 7 8. A BISHOP was sailing from Archangel to the Solovetsk Monastery and on the same vessel were a number of pilgrims on their way to visit the shrines at that place. The voyage was a smooth one. The wind favourable and the weather fair. The pilgrims lay on deck eating or sat in groups talking to one another. The Bishop too came on deck and as he was pacing up and down he noticed a group of men standing near the prow and listening to a fisherman who was pointing to the sea and telling them something. The Bishop stopped and looked in the direction in which the man was pointing. He could see nothing however but the sea glistening in the sunshine. He drew nearer to listen but when the man saw him he took off his cap and was silent. The rest of the people also took off their caps and bowed. Do not let me disturb you friends said the Bishop. I came to hear what this good man was saying. The fisherman was telling us about the hermits replied one a tradesman rather bolder than the rest. What hermits asked the Bishop going to the side of the vessel and seating himself on a box. Tell me about them. I should like to hear. What were you pointing at Why that little island you can just see over there answered the man pointing to a spot ahead and a little to the right. That is the island where the hermits live for the salvation of their souls. Where is the island asked the Bishop. I see nothing. There in the distance if you will please look along my hand. Do you see that little cloud Below it and a bit to the left there is just a faint streak. That is the island. The Bishop looked carefully but his unaccustomed eyes could make out nothing but the water shimmering