Brexit

1. “One, two… Three… Four. Four hundred thousand pounds. Oh, Lord…” I sighed bitterly, having finished checking the bills. 

2. The red tape and the frustration it brought became [k4: wrong tense—present perfect needed for ongoing relevance] has become a routine for me lately, and it’s [k1: no short forms in an academic formal story unless specified in the task!] it is Brexit that is behind it. / Frustrating red tape has become my new normal, and Brexit is to blame.

3. Only some years ago, my kitchen utensils business was flourishing all around Europe. / It was only a few years ago that my kitchen utensils business thrived across Europe.

4. Even the Michelin star owners used to buy my products [k1: style—too informal] purchased my products, to say nothing of thousands of cooking amateurs [k1: style—use "let alone"] let alone thousands of cooking amateurs across the continent. / Even Michelin-star chefs purchased my products, let alone countless amateur cooks across Europe.

5. However, it seems that it wasn’t destined to last long [k1: style—overly dramatic] didn’t last long. / However, this success was short-lived.

6. After Brexit, the prices soared roughly. The transportation costs and export duties together could’ve make [k4: wrong verb form—past participle needed] could have made us go bankrupt if we decided to go on running our business in Europe. / After Brexit, rising transportation costs and export duties almost pushed us into bankruptcy.

7. Additionally, the paperwork and the customs’ verification would’ve made [k3: awkward wording] made the trade awfully inefficient. / Moreover, endless paperwork and customs checks rendered trade unbearably inefficient.

8. Therefore, we came to the decision to quit. / Ultimately, we decided to close our operations.

9. Oh, how sorrowful was I to betray (it’s exactly what it felt like) [k2: incoherent structure] I felt betraying my loyal clients in Europe... Let alone the fact that I lost almost three quarters of my audience! / It broke my heart to abandon my loyal clients in Europe, not to mention losing nearly three-quarters of my audience.

10. Needless to say, the financial losses were terrifying as well. / The financial losses, needless to say, were staggering.

11. I couldn’t [k1: no short forms in an academic formal story unless specified in the task!] could not help but remembered [k4: wrong verb form—base form needed] remember the day of Brexit Referendum: how desperately I voted for staying in the European Union to save my business… / I could not help but recall the day of the Brexit referendum, when I voted desperately to protect my business.

12. After all, I couldn’t [k1: no short forms in an academic formal story unless specified in the task!] could not allow myself to grief [k4: wrong word—verb needed] grieve anymore. / After all, I could not afford to grieve any longer.

13. There was no use crying over the spilt milk [k3: idiom—wrong word choice] spilled milk: I had to keep working. / There was no use lamenting over spilled milk; I had to move forward.

14. Nowadays I I’m [k1: no short forms in an academic formal story unless specified in the task!] am trying hard to promote my products across my homeland and, maybe, even raise more interest in cooking among fellow countrymen! / Today, I am working hard to promote my products within my homeland while inspiring my fellow countrymen to embrace cooking.

15. ___[k2: Linking phrase needed!] I I’m [k1: no short forms in an academic formal story unless specified in the task!] am here for a fresh start and, even facing severe hardships, I I’m [k1: no short forms in an academic formal story unless specified in the task!] am learning to let bygones be bygones [k1: style—too informal] move on from the past. / All in all, I am determined to begin anew, overcoming hardships and leaving the past behind.

News Report_Hi-Tech Expo

People are challenging the AI at Nizhny Novgorod Expo 2025

Victoria Balashova, Volunteer

Tue Jan 14, 2025

NIZHNY NOVGOROD – The Nizhny Novgorod fairground is reported to have launched the revolutionary “AI vs Humans: The True Professionalism” interactitve [k5: spelling mistake] interactive exhibition as the [k4: unnecessary article] part of 2025's [k4: incorrect possessive form] the 2025 annual Expo, attracting the most influential Russian scientists and professionals of developing technological spheres. / The Nizhny Novgorod fairground is hosting the groundbreaking “AI vs Humans: The True Professionalism” exhibition as part of the 2025 annual Expo, drawing leading Russian scientists and experts in technological innovation.

The exhibition [k3: repetition/tautology] event focuses on showcasing the qualification of the [k4] AI in flourishing [k3] emerging modern areas, such as driving, ingeneering [k5] engineering, manufacturing, and medicine. / Modern areas like autonomous driving, engineering, and medicine are highlighted to demonstrate the qualifications of AI.

Capturing [k2: incoherence, unnecessary word] Far more than just processing quite primitive search queries of the Internet's users [k3: awkward and wordy—rephrase] handling basic search queries, at the Expo, [k5: missing comma] the [k4] AI demonstrates high qualification in solving complicated tasks given by skilled professionals of multiple spheres. / Far more than just handling basic search queries, the AI at the Expo demonstrates its exceptional ability to solve complex problems assigned by experts in various fields.

The visitors who attended the guided tour of the exhibition were given a chance to contemplate the [k4] AI in work [k4] at work: the [k4] invited professors gave the machines various tasks, then showed the audience the received solution and evaluated it. / ...professors assigned tasks to the machines, presenting the solutions to the audience, and evaluating their performance.

Given even the most rigorous conditions, being critically time-strapped [k3] with extremely tight time constraints, the AI managed to make a brilliant impression. / Despite facing extremely tight deadlines, the AI left a remarkable impression.

What makes the exhibition truly unique is its unmatched interactivity. For an additional payment, the [k4] visitors can compete with the AI in solving the same task. The [k4] guests can try themselves in different spheres, from Maths [k4] mathematics to Art. / ...explore challenges ranging from mathematics to art.

The head of the Neimark university, the main organizer of the event, comments on the mentioned challenge: / The head of Neimark University, the event's main organizer, shares his thoughts on the challenge:

“I consider it more than just a fun competition,” he underlines [k3] emphasizes. “I see it as a social experiment created to solve the ongoing dispute about people's worth compared to the genius AI. Due to the expo, we can’t [k1] cannot help but notice that although AI surpasses humans' skills in, let's say, computation, it's works are [k5] its works are almost nothing compared to artists' and writers'. On the whole, we should learn that the key is in collaboration.”

The interactive exhibition will operate until the end of January. The entrance is free, but all visitors have to register on the website www.aivshumans.ru and mention if they're [k1] they are planning to take part in the competition. / ...mention whether they plan to participate in the competition.

“Truly [k3: avoid informal emphasis—replace with a stronger expression] Undoubtedly, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Check it out! [k1: too informal—rephrase to suit a formal tone] You must visit it!” the guests marvel unanimously.

 

Proposal: Construction of a Skating Rink

Date: Nov 20th
To: School Administration
From: Victoria B., Student Committee
Organization: School №0
Subject: Proposal for Equipment

Dear school administration,

I am a member of the Student Committee, willing to propose [k3: unnatural phrase] and would like to propose spending a recently received grant on building a sports facility, namely a skating rink. The Committee strongly believes that its introduction will improve students' physical skills, contribute to raising [k3: awkward phrasing] enhancing school children's motivation and interest in sports, and encourage team building.

Purpose and Justification

The primary purpose of the Student Committee's proposal is acquiring specialized equipment for School №0. It will address the current struggle with students' attendance at of / in Physical Education lessons. Moreover, increase motivation in widening the range of abilities of their bodies [k5: incorrect sentence structure+k3:wrong words] Moreover, it will boost motivation and help students develop a wider range of physical abilities, and perhaps even encourage participation in various contests.

Description

The Committee suggests installing an open-air skating rink, for it is going to fulfill [k3: unnatural phrasing] as it best meets the school's needs. First, it is the easiest to install and care about [k3: incorrect verb phrase] maintain: there are no roof constructions needed, and only a small group of staff will be required to clean it. Second, such a rink will not occupy many space [k4: incorrect quantifier] much space and will not restrict opportunities for its usage. Built in the school's backyard, in warmer seasons, it can function as a football field. [k2: irrelevant layout and style- use phrases, not sentences in lists]

Reasons to install the rink:

• easiest to install and care about [k3: incorrect verb phrase] maintain: no roof construction is needed, and only a small group of staff will be required to clean it.
• will not occupy many space [k4: incorrect quantifier] much space and will not restrict opportunities for its usage.
• when built in the school's backyard, can function as a football field during warmer seasons.

Estimated Cost & Budget

Consequently, the construction of a skating rink is completely affordable. To build it and ensure its operation, we have to make only [k1: style - too personal and pleading, make it business-like] a few investments need to be made, including:[k1: excessive wordiness- remove this sentence]

• Installation of wooden fences — 120,000 rubles (one-time cost);
• Preparation of ground and pouring of ice – 50,000 rubles (annually);
• Cleaning the ice – 30,000 rubles (monthly).
• Thus, building the rink requires only[k1] Total -- 200,000 rubles, and the grant fully covers the expenses.
• As for future maintenance, which  would cost [k1: style] --140,000 rubles annually, it which could be (sponsored with partners of the school [k4:wrong preposition -"with" is a preposition for tools not authors+ k3: unnatural phrase+ k1- redundancy] by the school’s partners). There are some sports centers and committed graduates who are willing to cooperate with us.

Implementation Plan

To construct the skating rink, there are two separate brigades needed [k5: awkward passive structure] two separate brigades will be required: one to build the fence and another to pour the ice. Moreover, a van must [k1: style -- "must" i too personal] will be needed to deliver the wood // building materials. Having examined reviews of brigades' clients [k3: unnatural phrase] After reviewing client feedback on different construction brigades, we it was discovered that the construction will take a maximum of three days. According to professionals, it is better to start in late December. Later, to maintain the rink, a specialized janitor could be hired. The Student Committee is ready to actively participate in organizing the process, offering different candidatures of workers [k3: unnatural collocation] suggesting suitable workers and materials.

Expected Outcomes

The Student Committee firmly believes that the construction of a skating rink will significantly contribute to increasing students' interest in sports, develop their health [k4: incorrect verb form] enhance their well-being, and their physical qualities. It is also sure expected to provide students with an entertaining free-time activity, encouraging them to socialize and spend more time outdoors. Moreover, if students integrate into the sports world, they are likely to develop an interest in competitions and deliver incredible performances in contests [k3: unnatural phrase] and achieve outstanding results. In turn, this is highly likely to can potentially boost our the school's overall rankings.

Conclusion

In light of the above benefits, I strongly recommend [k1: style- do not use personal pronouns in proposals] the approval of this proposal is strongly recommended. The Student Committee and I are is available for further discussion and clarification and would be happy to provide any additional details needed to facilitate this decision.

I appreciate your time and consideration and look forward to your favorable response.

Sincerely yours,
Victoria B.
The member [k4: incorrect article]  of the Student Committee Member [k4: article-- use zero article with titles in business docs]
+79000000000

Report on AI Integration

This report aims at highlighting [k3: unnatural phrase] examines the integration of AI into the studying process [k3: unnatural phrase] implementation of AI in education, outlining current struggles with implementation and offering an approach to familiarizing students with AI to make its integration fruitful [k3: wordy and unnatural phrasing] identifying challenges and proposing strategies for its effective adoption.

Benefits of AI in Education

AI is anticipated to take learning to the next level by simultaneously:

• Encouraging creative thinking: AI is expected to provide untypical [k3: unnatural word] unconventional tasks, thus stimulating students to create inventive solutions.
• Engaging the participants of the studying process into work with high technologies [k3: unnatural phrasing] in working with advanced technology.

Expected benefits

Studying on such an advanced level and urged to delve into technologies from a young age [k3: unclear phrasing] Through early exposure to AI technology, our school's graduates are likely to appear superior to competitors [k3: inappropriate register] more competitive in their career paths.

Challenges in AI Implementation

While the prospective [k3: incorrect word form] prospect of integrating AI into the studying process [k3: unnatural phrase] learning environment is met with excitement among the majority of students, many teachers are doubtful about the outcomes it may lead to.

Barriers to AI Implementation

• Lack of students' active involvement: Given a chance to use AI, it is feared that students may overuse such an opportunity and not put enough effort into studying themselves [k3: wordy phrasing-avoid 'not' after 'and'] neglect independent learning.
• Unreliability of AI: As a newly appeared [k3: incorrect word choice] emerging and still developing mechanism, AI is bewared to malfunction [k3: incorrect verb structure] may be prone to errors.

Recommendations

To encourage the usage of AI and maximize benefits of the studying process [k3: unnatural phrase] learning experience, the following recommendations/measures are proposed:

• Seamless integration: AI should be implemented implicitly, participants of learning process [k3: awkward phrase] gradually so that students and teachers are likely to meet it with less resistance and get accustomed to its usage naturally.
• Proving AI’s effectiveness: This way, prove to teachers in practice [k3: unnatural structure] By demonstrating its effectiveness in practice, teachers can see that the integration of AI does not wreck [k3: overly informal] disrupt the learning process.

Conclusion

AI is anticipated to develop learning process [k3: incorrect phrase] enhance education, as its benefits are considered to outweigh its disadvantages. Certain steps taken to encourage the usage of AI, positive outcomes are to be noticed in a short time. [k5: sentence structure issue] With proper implementation, its positive impact is expected to be observed soon.

I appreciate your time and consideration and look forward to your favorable evaluation of the report. [k1: style – inappropriate pleading tone in a report]

Sincerely,
Victoria B.
A student [k3: more formal alternative] Student Representative

A Report on the Use of AI Integration (shortened)

Introduction

This report examines the integration of AI into the learning process, highlighting its benefits, identifying key challenges, and proposing strategies for effective implementation.

Benefits of AI in Education

AI is expected to revolutionize education in multiple ways:

• Encouraging creative thinking: AI-generated tasks provide students with unconventional problems, stimulating innovation.
• Enhancing technological literacy: Early exposure to AI familiarizes students with advanced digital tools, increasing their adaptability in modern workplaces.
• Personalizing learning: AI-based educational software can tailor lessons to individual needs, ensuring more effective skill development.

Challenges in AI Implementation

Despite its advantages, AI adoption in education is met with concerns, particularly from educators.

• Potential misuse: AI may lead to over-reliance, reducing students’ independent analytical skills.
• Unreliability: AI-generated content is not always accurate, requiring verification to prevent misinformation.
• Teacher training requirements: Many educators lack sufficient experience with AI tools, limiting effective classroom implementation.

Recommendations

To maximize AI’s benefits while addressing concerns, the following steps are suggested:

• Seamless integration: AI should be gradually incorporated into lessons to encourage acceptance while avoiding abrupt disruptions.
• Teacher training programs: Providing workshops for educators will improve their confidence in using AI tools effectively.
• Demonstrating effectiveness: Practical case studies can illustrate AI’s benefits, reassuring stakeholders of its value in education.

Conclusion

Although AI implementation presents challenges, its long-term advantages outweigh its drawbacks. With structured planning and adaptation, AI has the potential to significantly enhance modern education.

Sincerely,
Victoria B.
Student Representative

Parable_The Grey Mouse and the Enchanted Mask

1. Once upon a time, in the [k4] a land where beauty was the highest merit, there lived Pippa the Grey Mouse.

2. She wasn’t granted with [k3: incorrect collocation] gifted with / endowed with good looks and, even wearing the most charming clothes, never could Pippa get / gain recognition. / never could she attract attention/ was never noticed by anyone

3. One evening, as Pippa returned home, taking off colourful pieces of cloth, she noticed a bizarre [k3: inappropriate adjective] strange / peculiar shine in the bathroom.

4. On her dressing table, there was lying a mask [k5: unnatural syntax] lay a mask, entirely golden, producing a dazzling gleam.

5. The mask was almost screaming: / It was as though the mask was calling her: “Try me on!”

6. With a shade of hesitance [k3: wrong noun form] hesitation, Pippa stepped forward.

7. The urge to put on a [k4] the mask was irresistible, so she did.

8. Hardly had the mask touched Pippa’s face when it [k2: what? the mask or the face?] started transforming.

9. Her eyes became bigger, nose smaller, lips fuller, skin smoother.

10. Staring in the mirror, Pippa was left speechless. She was undeniably beautiful now.

11. Since [k4; wrong preposition] From then on, every passer-by stopped to admire her.

12. There was no day when Pippa heard less than ten compliments:

13. “Ms Pippa, you look enchanting!”
“Ah, Pippa, your face is so sweet!”
“Our gorgeous, stunning Pippa!”

14. And it was the biggest delight [k3: unnatural phrasing] a true delight / her greatest delight.

15. Never did Pippa take the mask off./Never was the mast taken off

16. However, one day she felt a nasty itch on her face, so she had no choice but to [k4: wrong particle] remove the magical accessory.

17. It was the moment that she was startled with her reflection. [k5: awkward syntax] At that moment, her reflection startled her.

18. Pippa’s face was absolutely blank.

19. Her eyes and nose went [k3: informal verb + k4: grammar:tense] had became so blurry that they had almost disappeared.

20. Her skin was half transparent [k3: awkward phrase] semi-transparent, with dark holes beneath.

21. A complete stranger was looking at her from the mirror.

22. Pippa’s arms started trembling, and she dropped the mask.

23. A thousand golden pieces scattered across the floor.

24. “Oh, no! What have I done?..”, [k5: punctuation] “Oh, no! What have I done?!” Pippa screamed.

25. Now she simply had no way back. Never could Pippa come back to [k3: awkward phrasing] regain her striking beauty.

26. And she didn’t. [k2: redundant phrase] 

27. Given no alternatives, she started appearing in public with her natural face.

28. At first[k4: word order] desperate and grieving at first/in the beginning, she gradually became relieved.

29. Her face seemed to come back [k3: informal verb+k4: wrong aspect in infinitive] have returned to its original state. 

30. Someone once screamed [k3: overly dramatic verb] exclaimed:
“Oh, Pippa, you’ve never looked as charming as now!”

31. Though without previous magnificence and allure, Pippa the Grey Mouse was truly herself; and it was what made her beautiful.

32. The End.

Note: Think of idioms to go in the parable

Let Me Talk!

Have you ever caught yourself thinking this way? Have you ever found yourself thinking like this?

There’s no surprising [k4: grammar - incorrect form of adjective] It’s not surprising // It is not a surpise that language learners are often desperate or striving [k3: awkward wording/collocation] desparate / eager for speaking practice, especially considering currently complicated political situation [k4: missing article + word order] considering the currently complicated political situation.  given the tense political climate today

However, you needn’t [k1: too formal / uncommon contraction in modern usage] you don’t need to throw in the towel! I’ll provide you with some unexpected [k3: vague wording] unconventional places to get that practice. Let’s dive in!

Around the Globe

English is an extremely widespread language! So, it is possible to meet native speakers in lots of countries. For instance, some Northern African and some Asian regions use English as an official language, so you are likely to find someone to talk with! / you will most likely encounter English speakers

Actually, this way you’re running [k4: informal present continuous] exposed to some risks of adopting their accent or dialect instead of British or American ones [k3: vague repetition] pronunciation, but the practice is worth it! but the communicative experience outweighs the risk

In the Capital

Citizens of English-speaking countries still travel around the world. Thus, there are opportunities of meeting them in your homeland, especially in the capital city. By the way, here's what I do [k1: informal / too personal in publicistic style] For example: when meeting an Englishman and asked a question [k4: fragment—missing link verbal] being asked a question, I talk to them and answer in details [k3: incorrect fixed expression] answer in detail. Frankly, such experiences are challenging but so much fun [k1: too informal] very rewarding.

The Digital World

Finally, it is possible to chat with foreigners on the Internet. Try out any [k1: To some readers this may seem like overly informal imperative] /Consider using social networking sites or a special app for those practising [k5: spelling—UK needed heret] practicing English. / aiming to improve their English fluency

If there’s a lack of travelling opportunities, it's a  decent / practical substitute. a valuable alternative

All in all, trust me [k1: overpersonalised tone], travelling limitations don’t mean losing all chances to practise [k5: UK spelling acceptable, but you should make sure you use it everywhere consistently, or only American] practize. If one tries hard enough, they will find ways to speak with natives. / meaningful interactions will follow

Содержание, объем эссе: 5 / 5 Стиль, логич. организация: 4 / 4 Лексические средства: 3 / 4 Грам. средства, синтаксис: 3 / 5 Орфография и пунктуация: 2 / 2 Первичный / итоговый балл за эссе: 17 / 20

Parable_friendship

Once upon a time, in a land where success was the highest merit, an ambitious young lion named Magnus lived. //In a realm where triumph reigned supreme, a lion cub named Magnus burned with unyielding ambition.

He was clever, strong and eager but hated working in a team. //Sharp of mind and brimming with zeal, he shunned the very idea of sharing glory.

Magnus firmly believed that he was capable of achieving great things alone, hence rejected everyone's help. //Convinced his roar alone could shake mountains, he waved off every outstretched paw.

For the lion's birthday, his grandmother presented him a gold key. //On his special day, his grandmother gifted him a shimmering golden key, gleaming with mystery.

“It will open all doors on your way, dear,” she said. “But you have to figure out how it works.” //"This is your talisman," she whispered, "but its magic bows only to wisdom."

Being over the moon, Magnus immediately rushed to try out the magical tool. //Thrilled beyond words, he darted off like a comet to test his enchanted prize.

But he was to face a great disappointment. //Yet destiny had a bitter pill for him to swallow.

Not only didn't [k4] did the key open all doors, but also [k4: not only... but also...] it failed to unlock a single one! //The key, glittering but stubborn, refused to reveal a single secret path.

Immeasurably frustrated,  returned Magnus  [k4: inverted verb order would conform to the style of a parable better] returned home alone and resentful. //Heart sinking, he trudged home, weighed down by pride and bitter silence.

After a while, the young lion was idly playing in a sandbox with his friend, an owlet Alden. //Some time later, Magnus and his wise little companion owlet Alden were lazily digging through a sandbox.

Suddenly, the guys saw a map under the sand. //Suddenly, a crinkled parchment of a map peeked from beneath the grains like a treasure beckoning them forth.

On the old paper, it was written, “Those who open /He who opens the gates will be granted with an endless [k3: this adjective is best to modify processes] infinite wealth”. //Inscribed on it: "To the one who opens the gates, infinite riches shall flow."

Walking on air, Magnus and Alden made their way to the mountain. //Floating with anticipation, the two friends ascended the whispering slopes.

“Isn't it time you used your gold key?” the owlet asked. //"Isn't now the moment to test your golden gift?" Alden chirped gently.

“I've already told you. It doesn't work,” the young lion answered reluctantly. //"Tried and failed," Magnus muttered, a shadow clouding his mane.

“But fine, let me try.” //"Oh well, one last shot," he sighed, gripping the key with fading hope.

Magnus inserted the key in the keyhole, but it didn't turn. //He pushed it in, yet the lock sat cold and unmoved.

“Wait, let me see...” the owlet took the gold tool. “Oh, it's too heavy! Let's do it tis [k5: could be taken for a spelling mistake]  this way: you hold the key, and I help you turn it.” //"Too much for my little wings!" Alden chirped. "You steady it—I’ll give it a twist."

Still rather unwilling to share the key, Magnus, however, agreed. //Reluctance in his eyes, Magnus nodded, clutching the key like it was his last flame of pride.

The friends tried again and, to their sincere surprise, the gates opened. //Together, they turned the key—and the massive gates creaked open as if breathing for the first time.

Rivers of gold started flowing beneath them, but it wasn't what stroke [k3: wrong word] struck them most. //Golden torrents shimmered around their paws, but awe welled up for a different reason.

“I can't believe it! The key hasn't worked for ages!” the lion exclaimed in disbelief. //"Unbelievable! It never worked alone!" Magnus roared, eyes wide with wonder.

“I think, Magnus,” Alden answered with a warm smile, “this is what you had to [k4: wrong form] were to figure out. It isn't the key that opened the door. It's our friendship.” //"Perhaps this was the lesson all along," Alden said softly. "The key only works when hearts turn it together."

That day, the young lion Magnus learned that working in a team is crucial for prosperity. //That day carved in him a truth: teamwork is the soul of success.

Ever since, [k2: cohesion – "ever since" should be followed by a clause or noun phrase indicating when the change happened. For ex: ever since then] Ever since that day, he had  always shared [k4: tense - Perfect required with 'since'] his ideas with his friend and asked for help when needed. //From then on, he echoed every dream with Alden and never feared to ask for a wing in need.

And Magnus became successful – of course, together with the owlet Alden, - for it is friendship that is a key able to open all doors. //Magnus rose high, never alone, for friendship proved to be the one key that unlocked every treasure. The End.

The Relic

Once upon a time, in the lackluster [k3: inaccurate word choice – consider more neutral/fairytale-appropriate word] remote outskirts of the majestic Kingdom of Things, a girl named Elara lived. She was a simpleton [k3: inappropriate/pejorative term for genre and tone] humble girl, yet her heart was full of dreams about bright future [k3: redundancy – rephrased using figurative expression] of a radiant destiny.

Even bound to labor all days long [k3: unnatural collocation] all day long to help /better: helping her weak old parents, Elara never seemed to be down in the dumps [k1: too informal for tone of a traditional parable] discouraged. /Elara never let despair take hold of her.

Not having much in their possession, Elara's family's only relic was an ornamented dish. Decked with tender paintings of flowers, it garnished their shabby table. One could pay a lot for such a treasure, but Elara, no matter how broke [k1: too informal] penniless/destitute, never sold it. /Despite their poverty, she treasured it above gold.

Once Elara was, as usually, [k4: wrong adverb form] usual, gently wiping the dish. Though unwilling to admit her tiredness, the girl couldn't help but sigh, 'I'm so exhausted... But I mustn't fall in disparity!' [k3: wrong word choice 'disparity' – Maybe you meant 'despair' ?] 'I'm so exhausted... But I mustn't fall into despair!'

'Dear girl,' Elara heard a kind voice out of nowhere. Having looked around, she noticed that the dish's flower prints formed a smiling face. 'I always watch you burn the candle at both ends,' [k1: idiom too informal for fairy tale tone] wearing yourself to the bone, the dish continued. 'Finally, I can reward your diligence which I've admired. Please, accept this modest gift.'

Elara couldn't believe her eyes. All the flowers from the dish moved to her dress, making it the most beautiful the Kingdom's ever seen [k4: wrong tense – needs present perfect ] the Kingdom had ever seen. /, and her dress bloomed with enchantment, surpassing all splendor known to the realm.

Suddenly, the girl heard a horse's neighing. 'It will help you travel to the Castle,' the dish explained. 'May your dream come true there, a precious girl!' [k4: article + word order] you precious girl.

So Elara embarked on the journey. For her diligence and modesty, she was given a chance to realize her dreams about bright future [k3: repetition – already used earlier] dreams of a life filled with light and purpose. Multiple hardships lurking on her way, [k5: syntax – sentence fragment] Though many hardships lurked along her way, Elara new [k5: wrong spelling] knew she will [k4: wrong tense] would deal with them and live happily ever after.