What If This Classic Tale Happened Today? #6 - Learn English Through Stories
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DownloadHi everyone. In this lesson, you'll
practice your listening skills with one
classic story told in two surprising
ways. Listen carefully and tell us which
version you prefer. Let's begin.
>> The Country Mouse and the City Mouse
2.0, the swap. Country Mouse was selling
apples by the road. The morning was
quiet. Blue sky, bird song, and the
smell of fresh grass. A stranger stopped
at their stand. She wore a fancy jacket,
sunglasses, and held a tall paper cup.
>> "City coffee,"
>> whispered the country mouse's mom.
Country mouse looked at the cup.
>> "Sometimes,"
>> she said,
>> "I do miss the city."
>> The stranger smiled.
>> "I live in the city, but I come here for
peace. You can have the best of both if
you're open and agile."
>> That evening, country mouse called City
Mouse. Ever miss the country? I do,
>> said City Mouse.
>> What if we shared the best of both
worlds?
>> So, they made a plan to swap places once
a month. City Mouse would sleep under
the stars. Country mouse would walk
under neon lights. They stayed close to
their roots while branching out. By
sharing what they had, they lived a
richer life.
>> Now, here's a different take on the same
story. Listen closely to see how it
changes.
>> The Country Mouse and the City Mouse
2.0. The Escape that followed him. City
Mouse needed a break. He packed a bag
and took the train to visit his cousin
in the country. Fresh air, quiet nights,
>> he said.
>> This is the life.
>> At first, he relaxed. He drank tea,
watched birds, picked apples. But then
he missed his espresso, so he opened a
cafe. Then he missed his bed, so he
built a luxury hotel with a big swimming
pool. Then he missed delivery, so he
built a drone delivery service. He
missed the paved roads, so he paved
them. Soon tourists came, then
photographers, then influencers. The
fields turned into eco lodges. The Apple
stand became a wellness center. Country
mouse watched it all. One morning, City
Mouse said, "Is it me or did it used to
be more peaceful around here?"
>> Country Mouse didn't answer. He just
looked at the road being paved through
the meadow.
>> Great listening. Which version did you
prefer and why? Share your thoughts in
the comments below.
Key Vocabulary (50)
toward
"Go to school."
belonging
"Cup of tea."
also
"You and me."
inside
"In the house."
A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.
Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.
This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.
A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
A third-person plural pronoun used to refer to two or more people, animals, or things previously mentioned. It is also commonly used as a singular pronoun to refer to a person whose gender is unknown or to someone who identifies as non-binary.
She is a third-person singular pronoun used as the subject of a verb to refer to a female person or animal. It is used to avoid repeating a specific name or noun after the female subject has already been introduced.
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