A long time ago, in a bright town near the sea, there was a secret harbor that only some people knew about. People said a playful pirate named Captain Squawk protected it. Many people tried to find this secret place with lots of treasure, but no one could find it.
One day, a girl named Lily heard people in the town talk about the secret harbor. She got really interested in the story and decided to go on a big adventure to find the treasure. She took her map and left on her small boat called “The Seagull’s Feather.”
Lily’s trip was full of problems. She faced big storms and huge waves that almost flipped her boat over. But she kept going because she remembered something her grandpa said, “The harder the problem, the better the prize.” This gave her strength to keep going. She went through hidden caves and secret paths.
Finally, Lily made it to the secret harbor. She was shocked to find out that Captain Squawk was not a scary pirate, but instead, a little parrot sitting on a piece of wood. The parrot said, “Hello, friend! You’re the first to find my harbor!”
Captain Squawk told Lily that the real treasure wasn’t money or shiny things, but the happiness you feel when you discover something and the fun of having an adventure. He said the harbor was kept secret to save it from people who only wanted treasure. This place was special because it made people feel happy and calm.
From then on, the secret harbor became a place where people could relax and have adventures. Once everyone found out about it, they all went there to feel better and enjoy the beautiful spot.
Lily’s adventure didn’t just show everyone where the secret harbor was, but it also taught her and the people in the town an important lesson. The most valuable treasures are the simple things in life that we share with the people we care about. And from that moment, the hidden harbor was always full of happiness, laughter, and new adventures.
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📖 Vocabulary:
| 1 | harbor | A place on the coast where ships can be safe from the sea |
| 2 | playful | Full of fun and liking to play or joke |
| 3 | treasure | A collection of valuable things like gold, silver, and jewels |
| 4 | adventure | An exciting experience that is often dangerous or unknown |
| 5 | storms | Severe weather with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow |
| 6 | flipped | Turned over suddenly |
| 7 | strength | The power and energy that makes someone strong |
| 8 | hidden | Not easy to find or see |
| 9 | shocked | Surprised or amazed by something unexpected |
| 10 | parrot | A colorful bird that can mimic sounds and words |
| 11 | shiny | Bright and looking like metal or glass |
| 12 | calm | Peaceful and free from stress or noise |
| 13 | relax | To become less tense or anxious |
| 14 | valuable | Having great worth or importance |
| 15 | laughter | The sound of people chuckling or giggling |
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
1. Who protected the secret harbor?
2. Why did Lily decide to go on an adventure to find the treasure?
3. What problems did Lily face on her trip?
4. What did Lily’s grandpa say that gave her strength to keep going?
5. Who did Lily find at the secret harbor?
6. What did Captain Squawk say the real treasure was?
7. What lesson did Lily and the people in the town learn from the adventure?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
A long time ago, in a bright town near the sea, there was a (1)______ harbor that only some people knew about. People said a (2)______ pirate named Captain (3)______ protected it. Many people tried to find this secret place with lots of treasure, but no one could find it.
One day, a girl named Lily (4)______ people in the town talk about the secret harbor. She got really interested in the story and decided to go on a big adventure to find the treasure. She took her map and left on her small boat called “The Seagull’s Feather.”
Lily’s trip was full of (5)______. She faced big storms and huge waves that almost flipped her boat over. But she kept going because she (6)______ something her grandpa said, “The harder the problem, the (7)______ the prize.” This gave her strength to keep going. She went through hidden caves and secret paths.
Finally, Lily made it to the secret harbor. She was (8)______ to find out that Captain Squawk was not a scary pirate, but instead, a little (9)______ sitting on a piece of wood. The parrot said, “Hello, friend! You’re the (10)______ to find my (11)______!”
Captain Squawk told Lily that the real (12)______ wasn’t money or shiny things, but the happiness you feel when you discover something and the fun of having an adventure. He said the harbor was kept secret to save it from people who only wanted treasure. This place was special because it made people feel happy and calm.
From then on, the secret harbor became a place where (13)______ could relax and have (14)______. Once everyone found out about it, they all went there to feel better and enjoy the beautiful spot.
Lily’s adventure didn’t just show everyone where the secret harbor was, but it also taught her and the people in the town an important lesson. The most valuable treasures are the simple things in life that we share with the people we care about. And from that moment, the hidden harbor was always full of (15)______, (16)______, and new adventures.
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💬 Discussion Questions:
Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.
1. What is a secret harbor? Why do you think it was kept a secret?
2. How would you feel if you were on a big adventure like Lily? Why?
3. Do you like the idea of going on a treasure hunt? Why or why not?
4. What do you think is the most valuable treasure in life? Why?
5. How do you think Lily felt when she finally found the secret harbor? Why?
6. Have you ever faced a big problem that made you want to give up? How did you find the strength to keep going?
7. Do you think it’s important to have secrets sometimes? Why or why not?
8. Have you ever discovered something that made you feel really happy and calm? What was it?
9. What do you think makes a place special? Can you give an example?
10. How do you think Lily’s adventure changed her and the people in the town? Why?
📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:
Match each word to its meaning.
Words:
1. harbor
2. playful
3. treasure
4. adventure
5. storms
6. flipped
7. strength
8. hidden
9. shocked
10. parrot
11. shiny
12. calm
13. relax
14. valuable
15. laughter
Meanings:
(A) Turned over suddenly
(B) Peaceful and free from stress or noise
(C) A place on the coast where ships can be safe from the sea
(D) A colorful bird that can mimic sounds and words
(E) The power and energy that makes someone strong
(F) Full of fun and liking to play or joke
(G) Having great worth or importance
(H) Not easy to find or see
(I) The sound of people chuckling or giggling
(J) Surprised or amazed by something unexpected
(K) To become less tense or anxious
(L) An exciting experience that is often dangerous or unknown
(M) A collection of valuable things like gold, silver, and jewels
(N) Severe weather with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow
(O) Bright and looking like metal or glass
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:
1. What was the name of the pirate who protected the secret harbor?
(a) Captain Hook
(b) Captain Blackbeard
(c) Captain Squawk
(d) Captain Jack Sparrow
2. What did Lily take with her on her adventure?
(a) Her map
(b) Her phone
(c) Her camera
(d) Her backpack
3. What kept Lily going through the storms and waves?
(a) Her strong boat
(b) Her grandpa’s words of encouragement
(c) Her love for adventure
(d) Her determination to find treasure
4. What did Lily find when she reached the secret harbor?
(a) A scary pirate
(b) A little parrot named Captain Squawk
(c) A hidden cave
(d) A treasure chest
5. What did Captain Squawk tell Lily was the real treasure?
(a) Money and shiny things
(b) The secret harbor itself
(c) Adventure and excitement
(d) The happiness you feel when you discover something
6. Why was the secret harbor kept a secret?
(a) To keep it hidden from the government
(b) To protect the parrot, Captain Squawk
(c) To save it from people who only wanted treasure
(d) To make it more exciting to find
7. What did Lily’s adventure teach her and the people in the town?
(a) The most valuable treasures are the simple things in life
(b) Money is the most important thing in life
(c) Adventures are always dangerous and not worth it
(d) The secret harbor is the only place to find happiness
8. What happened to the secret harbor once everyone found out about it?
(a) It was destroyed by treasure hunters
(b) It became a popular tourist attraction
(c) It was abandoned and forgotten
(d) It became a place where people could relax and have adventures
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🕵️ True or False Questions:
1. The story is set in a gloomy town near the sea.
2. Captain Squawk turns out to be a little parrot sitting on a piece of wood.
3. Many people have tried to find the secret harbor, but no one has succeeded.
4. Lily, a girl from the town, becomes interested in the story and decides to find the treasure.
5. Lily faces challenges during her journey, including storms and big waves.
6. There is a secret harbor in the town that everybody knows about.
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📝 Write a Summary:
Write a summary of this story in two sentences. Here are some hints:
Who are the main characters?
What happens in the story?
✅ Answers
🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:
1. Who protected the secret harbor?
Captain Squawk, a playful pirate parrot, protected the secret harbor.
2. Why did Lily decide to go on an adventure to find the treasure?
Lily heard people talking about the secret harbor and got interested in finding the treasure.
3. What problems did Lily face on her trip?
Lily faced big storms and huge waves that almost flipped her boat over. She also had to navigate through hidden caves and secret paths.
4. What did Lily’s grandpa say that gave her strength to keep going?
Lily’s grandpa said, “The harder the problem, the better the prize.”
5. Who did Lily find at the secret harbor?
Lily found Captain Squawk, the playful pirate parrot, sitting on a piece of wood.
6. What did Captain Squawk say the real treasure was?
Captain Squawk said the real treasure was the happiness you feel when you discover something and the fun of having an adventure.
7. What lesson did Lily and the people in the town learn from the adventure?
Lily and the people in the town learned that the most valuable treasures are the simple things in life that we share with the people we care about.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:
(1) secret
(2) playful
(3) Squawk
(4) heard
(5) problems
(6) remembered
(7) better
(8) shocked
(9) parrot
(10) first
(11) harbor
(12) treasure
(13) people
(14) adventures
(15) happiness
(16) laughter
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:
1. harbor
Answer: (C) A place on the coast where ships can be safe from the sea
2. playful
Answer: (F) Full of fun and liking to play or joke
3. treasure
Answer: (M) A collection of valuable things like gold, silver, and jewels
4. adventure
Answer: (L) An exciting experience that is often dangerous or unknown
5. storms
Answer: (N) Severe weather with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow
6. flipped
Answer: (A) Turned over suddenly
7. strength
Answer: (E) The power and energy that makes someone strong
8. hidden
Answer: (H) Not easy to find or see
9. shocked
Answer: (J) Surprised or amazed by something unexpected
10. parrot
Answer: (D) A colorful bird that can mimic sounds and words
11. shiny
Answer: (O) Bright and looking like metal or glass
12. calm
Answer: (B) Peaceful and free from stress or noise
13. relax
Answer: (K) To become less tense or anxious
14. valuable
Answer: (G) Having great worth or importance
15. laughter
Answer: (I) The sound of people chuckling or giggling
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:
1. What was the name of the pirate who protected the secret harbor?
Answer: (c) Captain Squawk
2. What did Lily take with her on her adventure?
Answer: (a) Her map
3. What kept Lily going through the storms and waves?
Answer: (b) Her grandpa’s words of encouragement
4. What did Lily find when she reached the secret harbor?
Answer: (b) A little parrot named Captain Squawk
5. What did Captain Squawk tell Lily was the real treasure?
Answer: (d) The happiness you feel when you discover something
6. Why was the secret harbor kept a secret?
Answer: (c) To save it from people who only wanted treasure
7. What did Lily’s adventure teach her and the people in the town?
Answer: (a) The most valuable treasures are the simple things in life
8. What happened to the secret harbor once everyone found out about it?
Answer: (d) It became a place where people could relax and have adventures
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:
1. The story is set in a gloomy town near the sea. (Answer: False)
2. Captain Squawk turns out to be a little parrot sitting on a piece of wood. (Answer: True)
3. Many people have tried to find the secret harbor, but no one has succeeded. (Answer: True)
4. Lily, a girl from the town, becomes interested in the story and decides to find the treasure. (Answer: True)
5. Lily faces challenges during her journey, including storms and big waves. (Answer: True)
6. There is a secret harbor in the town that everybody knows about. (Answer: False)
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