The Origins of Computers (C1 Level)

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  The Origins of Computers The history of computers is a fascinating journey that began long before modern laptops, smartphones, and artificial intelligence became part of everyday life. Although the first electronic computers appeared in the twentieth century, the idea of creating machines capable of performing calculations is much older. One of the earliest devices used for calculation was the abacus , which appeared thousands of years ago in ancient civilizations. It allowed people to perform basic mathematical operations more efficiently. Centuries later, mathematicians and inventors began imagining machines that could perform calculations automatically. In the nineteenth century, the British mathematician Charles Babbage designed what became known as the Analytical Engine . Although he never completed the machine, his design contained many ideas that would later become fundamental to modern computers. It was supposed to have a memory, a processing unit, and a system of instru...
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The House at the End of the Street (B1 Level)

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The House at the End of the Street



Everyone in the town knew the house at the end of the street. It was old, dark, and always silent. No one lived there anymore, and people said strange things happened near it at night. Most adults avoided the place, and children were told to never go close.

One evening, Mark was walking home after visiting a friend. It was later than usual, and the street was almost empty. As he passed the old house, he felt a cold wind touch his face. Suddenly, he heard a soft noise, like someone whispering his name.

At first, Mark thought it was his imagination. He tried to walk faster, but his feet felt heavy. The whisper came again, louder this time. When he looked at the house, he saw a small light moving behind one of the broken windows.

His heart started beating fast. Mark wanted to run, but curiosity stopped him. He took a few steps closer. The front door was open, and the light disappeared inside. Then, without warning, the door slowly closed by itself.

Mark turned around and ran as fast as he could. He did not look back. When he reached home, he locked the door and tried to calm down. That night, he could not sleep.

The next morning, the house looked the same as always—quiet and empty. But Mark knew the truth. Sometimes, the scariest things are not seen clearly, and some places remember everyone who walks too close.

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