What If This Classic Tale Happened Today? #7 - 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 Wolf in Sheep's Clothing 2.0, The
Table. The Wolf zipped up his sheep
costume. He carried a basket of
groceries, fresh eggs, herbs, wild
onions. He walked the long trail to
Grandma's house. His stomach growled
louder than his instincts. Grandma
opened the door. She raised an eyebrow.
Then she smiled.
>> "Come in,"
>> she said.
>> "You look hungry."
>> The house smelled amazing. Something
warm, something with garlic. The wolf
sniffed. "Wow, smells so good." Grandma
peeked in his basket. Is that fresh
basil?
>> The wolf paused. Usually he took. Now
someone was asking. Just then Mera
stepped out of the guest room. She
carried a small bag in a tea thermos.
>> Thanks for the stay,
>> she said to grandma. Then to the wolf.
>> Hunting everyday is harder than building
a system that feeds you.
>> The wolf looked at the basil. Then back
at the stew. Trade? he asked.
Grandma nodded. He handed over the
basil. She gave him a bowl. It was the
best thing he'd ever tasted. Later, Red
Riding Hood arrived. They all ate
together. The zipper stayed on, but for
the first time, it didn't mean he was
hiding.
>> Now, here's a different take on the same
story. Listen closely to see how it
changes.
>> The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing 2.0. The
disguise that stuck. The Wolf zipped up
his sheep costume. White fleece, round
belly, black hooves. Perfect,
>> he said, checking the mirror.
>> Time for grandma's. He walked down the
trail slow and innocent. Birds chirped.
Rabbits waved. Everyone believed until
he entered the deep woods and heard a
growl. "What's this?" said another wolf,
stepping out. Then another and another.
Looks like dinner. You lost little
sheep. Wait,
>> the wolf cried. I'm one of you.
>> They laughed. He reached for the zipper,
but it was stuck. He tugged harder.
Nothing.
Please, I'm not a sheep.
>> But to them, he looked soft and full of
meat. The woods were quiet again.
>> 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."
specific
"That book."
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.
Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
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.
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.
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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"One dog."
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