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Practise English With Storytelling: Lost and Found - A Tale of Respect & Discovery

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Why practise English With Storytelling

Stories contain many sentences that can help improve your grammar abilities and acquire new vocabulary at the same time.




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Lost & Found


Once upon a time, in a quaint little town nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, there lived a young girl named Maya.

a village nestled among rolling hills.
a quaint village

Maya was a curious soul, always

eager to explore the world around her. One sunny afternoon, she decided to venture into the forest beyond her backyard.



As Maya wandered deeper into the woods, she marvelled at the towering trees and the symphony of birdsong above her.





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a chest in a clearing in golden sunlight
a half-buried chest in the clearing

She followed a narrow path, her steps light and cautious, until she stumbled upon a clearing bathed in golden sunlight.


In the centre of the clearing lay a mysterious object half-buried in the earth.



Curiosity piqued, Maya knelt down and brushed away the dirt to reveal a weathered chest, its wooden surface adorned with intricate carvings.



With trembling hands, she opened the lid and gasped at the treasures hidden

within – sparkling jewels, ancient coins, and delicate trinkets glinted in the sunlight.


an open chest filled with treasures
hidden treasures in a chest

Excitement bubbled inside Maya as she carefully examined each item. But as she reached for a gleaming necklace, a voice echoed through the clearing.

"Stop right there!"


Startled, Maya whirled around to see a stern-faced old man emerging from the shadows of the trees.


He wore a tattered cloak and carried a gnarled staff, his eyes glinting with a mixture of anger and sadness.




an old man stood among the trees
a old man appeared among the trees

"You have found what does not belong to you," the old man said, his voice heavy with sorrow. "That chest holds memories of the past, treasures of a forgotten time. It is not for you to take."


Maya's heart sank as she realised her mistake. She had stumbled upon something precious, something that belonged to another time and place. Guilt gnawed at her as she looked up at the old man, her eyes filled with remorse.

"I'm sorry," she whispered, her voice barely above a murmur. "I didn't mean to... I was just exploring."



The old man studied Maya for a long moment, his gaze softening with understanding. Slowly, he approached her and extended a weathered hand.

"Child, the treasures of this world are not always meant to be possessed," he said gently. "But perhaps you can help me return these memories to where they belong."


Together, Maya and the old man carefully repacked the chest, its contents now a weighty reminder of the past. With a solemn vow to honour the memories it held, they buried the chest once more, marking its resting place with a circle of stones.



Maya looked back at the forest one last time
Maya looked back at the forest

As they emerged from the forest, Maya felt a newfound sense of purpose. She may have lost the treasures she found, but she gained something far more valuable – a lesson in empathy and respect for the stories of those who came before.


And as she looked back at the forest one last time, Maya knew that some treasures were meant to be cherished from afar, their stories echoing through the ages for those willing to listen.



We hope you've enjoyed reading & practising your English with the above storytelling.



OK, let's move on and check out some of the new vocabulary words and practise using them!


Vocabulary List / Meaning


quaint = attractive or charming in an old-fashioned way.

nestled = settled comfortably or snugly.

symphony = a harmonious combination of different elements or sounds.

half-buried = partially covered with earth or other material.

intricate = very detailed or complicated; complex.

piqued = to arouse or stimulate interest or curiosity.

trinkets = small ornaments or items of little value.

glimmering = shining faintly or flickering with a gentle light.

startled = to be suddenly surprised or alarmed.

stern-faced = having a serious or severe facial expression.

tattered = torn or ragged in appearance, especially as a result of age/wear.

gnarled = knobby, twisted, and rough, especially with age.

sorrow = deep distress, sadness, or regret.

remorse = a feeling of deep regret or guilt for a past wrongdoing.

murmur = to speak softly or indistinctly.

weathered = worn or changed in appearance as a result of exposure to the elements.

resting place = a location where something is laid to rest or placed for repose.




Vocabulary Exercise


1.What does the word "quaint" mean?


a) Large and imposing

b) Attractive or charming in an old-fashioned way

c) Boring and uninteresting

d) Modern and trendy


2. What does the term "nestled" imply?


a) Running quickly

b) Settled comfortably or snugly

c) Dancing gracefully

d) Flying high


3. How would you define "venture"?


a) To stay in one place

b) To undertake a risky or daring journey or activity

c) To cook something delicious

d) To study diligently


4. What does "marvelled" mean?


a) To be filled with wonder or astonishment at something

b) To feel bored and uninterested

c) To be frightened

d) To be angry


5. What is the meaning of "intricate"?


a) Simple and easy to understand

b) Very detailed or complicated; complex

c) Ordinary and plain

d) Strong and powerful


6. Define "sorrow".


a) Deep distress, sadness, or regret

b) Joy and happiness

c) Excitement and anticipation

d) Anger and frustration


7. What does "remorse" refer to?


a) A feeling of deep regret or guilt for a past wrongdoing

b) A sense of accomplishment

c) A state of confusion

d) A feeling of indifference


8. How would you describe something that is "gnarled"?


a) Smooth and polished

b) Knobby, twisted, and rough, especially with age

c) Colourful and vibrant

d) Fragile and delicate


9. What does "startled" mean?


a) To be suddenly surprised or alarmed

b) To feel calm and composed

c) To be indifferent

d) To be confused


10. Define "murmur".


a) To speak softly or indistinctly

b) To shout loudly

c) To sing melodiously

d) To laugh heartily



Answers:


1.(b) Attractive or charming in an old-fashioned way

2. (b) Settled comfortably or snugly

3. (b) To undertake a risky or daring journey or activity

4. (a) To be filled with wonder or astonishment at something

5. (b) Very detailed or complicated; complex

6. (a) Deep distress, sadness, or regret

7. (a) A feeling of deep regret or guilt for a past wrongdoing

8. (b) Knobby, twisted, and rough, especially with age

9. (a) To be suddenly surprised or alarmed

10. (a) To speak softly or indistinctly



Let's test your memory!




Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.


(1) The main character of the story is ________.

(2) Maya decides to venture into the ________ beyond her backyard.

(3) Maya finds a mysterious object ________ in the earth.

(4) The chest is adorned with intricate ________.

(5) Maya's heart sinks as she realises her ________.

(6) The old man emerges from the shadows of the ________.

(7) The old man carries a ________ staff.

(8) Maya feels a newfound sense of ________ as she emerges from the forest.

(9) Maya and the old man carefully repack the chest, its contents now a weighty reminder of the ________.

(10) Maya learns a lesson in ________ and respect for the stories of those who came before.





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