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The Fox and the Grapes  Complete the story by using the correct forms of the verbs in brackets  Once upon a time, a hungry fox ______ (wander) through a sunny forest and ____ (spot) a bunch of juicy grapes hanging from a high vine. "Oh, those grapes look so good!" he ____ (say) to himself. Determined, the fox ____ (decide) to jump and reach them. He ____ (take) a few steps back to get a running start, then ____ (leap) into the air. **Thud!** He ____ (land) on the ground, missing the grapes. "That was just a practice jump," he ____ (tell) himself, so he ____ (try) again. **Thud!** Again, he ____ (fail) to reach them. After many attempts, the exhausted fox ____ (sit) down under the vine. “Why can’t I get those grapes?” he ____ (wonder). Finally, he ____ (look) up at the grapes and ____ (say), “Maybe they are sour and not worth my trouble.” Feeling better, he ____ (stand) up and ____ (shake) off the dirt. “I don’t need those grapes to be happy!” With that, the fox ____

TROY A long time ago, in ancient Greece, there was a city called Troy. This city was strong and had big walls. The Greeks wanted to conquer Troy because Prince Paris of Troy took Helen, the beautiful wife of a Greek king, Menelaus. The Greek army sailed to Troy and fought for ten years, but they could not enter the city. Then, a clever Greek named Odysseus thought of a smart plan. The Greeks built a big wooden horse and hid their soldiers inside it. They left the horse outside Troy and pretended to sail away. The people of Troy thought the horse was a gift and pulled it into their city. That night, Greek soldiers climbed out of the horse. They opened the city gates, and the rest of the Greek army entered. Together, they defeated Troy. The story of Troy teaches us about war, clever ideas, and the dangers of pride. Today, people still remember the bravery and the tragedy of Troy. The story of Troy Quiz 1. **Where was the city of Troy located?**    - a) In ancient Rome    - b) In ancient

Giggles the Good Clown  Once upon a time, in a small, colorful town, there lived a clown named Giggles. Giggles loved to play tricks on people and make fun of them. He thought he was being funny, so he laughed loudly at everyone he met. But the townspeople didn’t find it funny at all. They thought Giggles was annoying and started to avoid him. Whenever Giggles walked by, people would turn around and go the other way. Children stopped coming to his magic shows, and no one invited him to parties. This made Giggles feel lonely and sad. One day, as Giggles sat alone by the big oak tree, he saw a little bird that couldn’t fly. It had hurt its wing. Giggles decided to help. He gently wrapped the wing with a soft bandage and sang a sweet, silly song to the little bird. To his surprise, the bird chirped happily and smiled at Giggles with its bright eyes. Seeing the bird happy made Giggles feel warm inside. Right at that moment, he realized something important. Making others feel good was the t

Sara, the Car Racer Once upon a time, there was a car racer named Sara. She loved to drive fast and feel the wind in her hair. Sara had a red car that was her pride and joy . Every weekend, she would race against other drivers at the local track. Sara was determined to be the best racer in town. She practiced every day, making sure to perfect her turns and speed. Her friends cheered her on as she zoomed past them, leaving a trail of dust behind. One day, Sara entered a big race against some of the fastest drivers in the country. She was nervous but excited for the challenge. As the race began, Sara's heart raced along with her car. She focused on the road ahead, pushing herself to go faster and faster. As the finish line approached , Sara could see victory within reach. With one final burst of speed, she crossed the finish line first, with a huge smile on her face. She had won the race and proved that hard work and determination could lead to success. From that day on,

Emma's Shopping Adventure Emma is a girl who loves shopping more than anything else. Every Saturday, she eagerly waits for the weekend to go to her favorite mall.  One sunny Saturday morning, Emma wakes up and thinks, ** "What should I wear today?" ** She decides to wear her favorite blue dress because it makes her feel happy.  As she arrives at the mall, she wonders, **" Who will I meet here? "** She loves bumping into her friends while shopping. To her surprise, she finds her best friend Lily standing near the entrance. **" What are you doing here? "** Lily asks with a big smile. "I was just about to ask you the same thing!" Emma replies. They start their adventure by going to the first store. **" How much does this dress cost? "** Emma asks as she holds up a beautiful red dress. "I think it’s on sale!" Lily answers excitedly. They quickly check the price tag, and Emma says, **" What a great deal! "**  Next, th

Just Be Yourself   John wanted people to like him, so he pretended to be someone else. At parties, he told funny stories that were not true. He wore bright clothes he did not like. He acted very confident, but inside, he felt lonely and sad. One day, John met an old friend named Sam. Sam was simple and kind. He did not try to be someone else. John felt relaxed with Sam because Sam liked him for who he was, not for who he pretended to be.  Sam told John, "You do not need to be different to make friends. Just be yourself." John thought about it and decided to stop pretending. He wore clothes he liked and told his real stories. At first, he was scared, but soon, he felt happier. People started to like the real John. John learned that it is better to be yourself. True friends will like you for who you are. Solo sé tú mismo Juan quiere que le guste a la gente, así que pretende ser otra persona. En las fiestas, cuenta historias graciosas que no son verdad. Lleva ropa llamativa que

Judas Iscariot Story   In the Bible, Judas Iscariot is one of the twelve helpers (apostles) of Jesus Christ. He is famous for betraying Jesus, which led to Jesus being arrested and later dying on the cross. Here are some important points about Judas Iscariot: 1. His Role : Judas was one of Jesus' close friends and was trusted to keep the group's money. 2. The Betrayal : Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty silver coins. He showed the guards who Jesus was by kissing him in a garden. This story is told in the Bible's books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. 3. Why and What Happened Next : People wonder why Judas betrayed Jesus. Some think it was because he wanted money. After betraying Jesus, Judas felt very sorry and tried to give back the money. In the book of Matthew, it says Judas was so sad that he hanged himself. 4. Different Views : Many people think Judas did a very bad thing. But some other texts, like the *Gospel of Judas*, suggest that maybe his actions were part of a bi

Leo's Story; Step out of Your Comfort Zone  Once upon a time, in a small village near a big forest, there lived a young man named Leo. People liked Leo because he was kind, but he often stayed in the background. Leo was good at solving problems and thinking creatively, but he was scared to try new things. He didn't want to fail. One sunny day, the village prepared for the annual Great Quest. In this event, people had to go into the forest and find a magical artifact. This artifact would give the finder great wisdom and respect, something Leo really wanted. But Leo was afraid of the unknown and didn't want to join. “Why should I try?” Leo said to himself while watching others make plans. “I’m not an adventurer.” An old woman named Evelynn, a respected storyteller, came to him. “Leo, you have something special inside you,” she said kindly. “Your mind is sharp, and that is very useful in the forest.” “But I’m not like the others,” Leo replied with doubt. Evelynn smiled. “Exact

There was a young man named Leo who liked a girl named Clara a lot. With Valentine's Day coming up, he wanted to find a very special gift for her, something that showed her just how much he cared. He looked all over town, checking out store windows filled with flowers, chocolates, and shiny jewelry. But none of these things felt right. Feeling stuck, Leo went home. His grandma noticed he looked worried and told him that the best gifts come from the heart and don't have to be things you can touch. Her words gave Leo a great idea. The next morning, he got to work. He took some nice paper and a pen and wrote down all the special memories and feelings he had about Clara. Then, he carefully folded the paper into flowers, making a bouquet out of his love notes. On Valentine's Day, he met Clara at a bench they both liked. He handed her a plain box. Inside was the bouquet of paper flowers. Clara was confused at first, but then she read the notes. Her smile was as big and warm as th

Once, there was a man named Thomas who lived in a small town by the sea. Thomas was older now, with a bit of gray in his hair, and he liked to sit outside in his old chair every evening. Thomas was known for being quiet, but when he did talk, his words were important. What he talked about most was something he wished he had done differently. When Thomas was young, he had a chance to go study in another country because he was very smart. But he was scared to leave his girlfriend, Elaine, who was a kind painter with a lovely smile. Instead of going, he stayed with her, and this choice changed his whole life. As years went by, Thomas saw other people do great things because they went far away to learn, and he started to feel sad about what he missed out on. He wished he had gone to study and also kept his love with Elaine. Thomas thought about how his life could have been better if he hadn't made that mistake. Maybe he would have been happier and brought new ideas to his town. But as