The titles in this series are mainly new editions of titles in the "Longman Simplified English Series". They are suitable for students at upper intermediate level, including those preparing for the Cambridge First Certificate. Every book has been re-edited to ensure ease of understanding and naturalness of language and keeps within the 2000 word Defining Vocabulary of the "Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English". Any additional vocabulary used is explained in the glossary. All titles feature a four to five page introduction to the authors, characters and themes of the texts, giving students not only background information, but also help in literary appreciation. Additionally, there is exercise material at the back of each book: 50 questions on factual detail, with a further 20 more open-ended questions for written work or to stimulate discussion.
"Magnificent story from a GREAT author , must read the original (prolonged) version to get enough of it .. Shows that all of us need to struggle at some point of our lives to find the right path we once learned to follow , a path determined by our -and only ours- good , believed-in standards . Those we could live by, seek our dreams , build the world with, even if people around disagree and face us as enemies ..."
I was rushing when I bought this book . I hadn't heard about it before. But when I started reading , I discovered that I made a good choice. It was about a young doctor who was newly graduated and deal with patients for the first time Well, I'll be in the same situation so soon ,I hope that I can be like the young Andrew . It was a good story , English practice and lesson for me .
I was sick when I read the first half of the book, so maybe that's why I got kind of bored. However, I found it very entertaining in the end. The discussions between the characters were so dramatic sometimes that I actually laughed, but again, in the end, it was a fun read and an interesting story.