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LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring - Opening Scene - (HDR - 4K - 5.1)
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This video provides a captivating introduction to high-fantasy storytelling through the prologue of *The Lord of the Rings*. Language learners will benefit from hearing formal, descriptive English used to narrate history and mythology. The transcript features rich vocabulary related to power, craftsmanship, and morality—including terms like "forging," "malice," and "corrupted." By watching, learners can practice listening to an "epic register," characterized by dramatic pacing and sophisticated sentence structures. Additionally, the text illustrates the effective use of the passive voice to describe historical events. This clip offers a masterclass in atmospheric narration and thematic vocabulary.
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i smell it in the air
much that once was is lost
for none now live who remember it
it began with the forging of the great
rings
three were given to the elves immortal
wisest and fairest of all beings
seven to the dwarf lords great miners
and craftsmen of the mountain halls
nine nine rings were gifted to the race
of men
who above all else desire power
for within these rings was bound the
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To have your home in a particular place or to exist as a living being. It is commonly used to describe where someone resides or the state of being alive.
To have a picture or information from the past come back into your mind. It also means to keep something in your mind so that you do not forget to do it.
The invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and which humans and animals breathe. It also refers to the open space above the ground or the general atmosphere of a place.
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