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The Enchanted Smartphone
Once upon a time, in a bustling city filled with towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, there lived a young woman named Sam.
She was a hardworking office assistant who spent her days juggling emails, phone calls, and endless to-do lists.
One rainy afternoon, as Sam rushed through the crowded streets, she stumbled upon a small shop tucked away between two buildings. Its sign read "Magical Emporium" in elegant gold letters, and a sense of curiosity tugged at Sam's heart.
Intrigued, Sam stepped inside the shop and was greeted by the warm glow of fairy lights and shelves lined with mysterious objects. At the center of the room stood a glass case containing a single item – a sleek, modern smartphone with a shimmering screen.
The shopkeeper, a wise old woman with twinkling eyes, approached Sam with a knowing smile. "Ah, I see you've found our most prized possession – the Enchanted Smartphone," she said. Sam's eyes widened with wonder.
"Enchanted?" she echoed, her voice filled with disbelief. "Yes, indeed," the shopkeeper replied. "This smartphone has the power to grant any wish you
desire. But be warned – with great power comes great responsibility."
Unable to resist the allure of such a magical device, Sam reached out and took the smartphone in her hands. As soon as her fingers touched the screen, it sprang to life with a burst of light, displaying a list of options: "Make a Wish," "Choose Wisely," and "Accept Terms and Conditions."
With trembling fingers, Sam selected "Make a Wish" and closed her eyes, whispering her heart's deepest desire.
When she opened her eyes, she found herself standing in a beautiful garden bathed in golden sunlight. Birds sang in the trees, and colorful flowers bloomed at her feet. It was a scene straight out of a fairy tale.
Overjoyed, Sam explored the enchanted garden, marvelling at its beauty and tranquility. She soon realized that her wish had come true – she had found a place of peace and happiness amidst the chaos of the world.
But as the sun began to set and shadows lengthened across the garden, Sam knew that she could not stay forever.
With a heavy heart, she returned to the shop, ready to relinquish the Enchanted Smartphone. As she handed the device back to the shopkeeper, the wise old woman smiled. "Remember, Sam," she said, her voice gentle but firm. "True happiness cannot be found in magic or wishes. It lies within you, waiting to be discovered."
With those words echoing in her heart, Sam left the shop and returned to her everyday life. But she carried with her a newfound sense of hope and purpose, knowing that the greatest magic of all was the power to change her own destiny.
Comprehension Exercises:
(a) Where does Sam work?
(b) What catches Sam's attention as she rushes through the city?
(c) What is the Enchanted Smartphone's special power?
(d) What warning does the shopkeeper give Sam about using the Enchanted
Smartphone?
(e) Describe the scene Sam finds herself in after making her wish.
(f) How does Sam feel about leaving the enchanted garden?
(g) What does Sam learn from her experience with the Enchanted Smartphone?
Share your answers in the comments below.
Vocabulary List
Bustling
Skyscrapers
Juggling
To-do lists
Intrigued
Curiosity
Emporium
Prized
Shimmering
Twinkling
Allure
Burst of light
Tranquility
Overjoyed
Relinquish
Echoing
Newfound
Destiny
Enhance your understanding with the meanings and usage in sentences
(1) Bustling: (adjective) Full of energetic and noisy activity; lively.
Example: The city's bustling streets were crowded with people rushing to work.
(2) Skyscrapers: (noun) Very tall buildings, typically found in cities, with many stories.
Example: New York City is famous for its skyline filled with skyscrapers.
(3) Juggling: (verb) Managing or dealing with multiple tasks or responsibilities simultaneously.
Example: She was skilled at juggling her job, family, and hobbies.
(4) To-do lists: (noun) Lists of tasks or activities that need to be completed, typically organised in order of priority.
Example: I rely on my to-do list to keep track of everything I need to accomplish each day.
(5) Intrigued: (adjective) Very interested or curious about something.
Example: The mysterious message left her intrigued and eager to learn more.
(6) Curiosity: (noun) A strong desire to know or learn about something.
Example: Children often have a natural curiosity about the world around them.
(7) Emporium: (noun) A large store selling a wide variety of goods; a marketplace.
Example: The antique emporium was filled with treasures from around the world.
(8) Prized: (adjective) Highly valued or cherished; held in high esteem.
Example: The family heirloom was a prized possession passed down through generations.
(9) Shimmering: (adjective) Glowing or shining with a soft, wavering light.
Example: The lake's surface was shimmering in the sunlight, creating a mesmerizing effect.
(10) Twinkling: (adjective) Shining with a flickering or sparkling light.
Example: The stars were twinkling in the night sky, adding to the beauty of the evening.
(11) Allure: (noun) The quality of being attractive, fascinating, or charming.
Example: The allure of the exotic destination drew tourists from all over the world.
(12) Burst of light: (noun phrase) A sudden, intense emission of light.
Example: The fireworks filled the sky with a burst of light and color.
13) Tranquility: (noun) The state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance.
Example: She sought out the tranquility of nature to escape the chaos of city
life.
(14) Overjoyed: (adjective) Extremely happy or delighted.
Example: He was overjoyed when he received the news of his promotion.
(15) Relinquish: (verb) To voluntarily give up or let go of something.
Example: She had to reluctantly relinquish her dream of becoming a professional dancer.
(16) Echoing: (adjective) Repeating or reflecting sounds; resounding.
Example: The empty hallway was filled with the echoing footsteps of the lone traveler.
(17) Newfound: (adjective) Recently discovered or acquired; newfound.
Example: After years of searching, she finally found newfound confidence in herself.
(18) Destiny: (noun) The predetermined course of events considered to be beyond human control.
Example: She believed that meeting him was destiny, as if it was meant to happen.
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