In a small village by the sea, there was a happy man named Mr. Wilson who took care of the lighthouse. He had a secret—a magic crystal that could make wishes come true was hidden inside the lighthouse.

One day, a cheeky seagull named Sammy found the crystal. He grabbed it and flew away, and the lighthouse light went out. The people in the village were confused and didn’t know what happened.

Mr. Wilson knew he had to get the crystal back to make the lighthouse work again. He took some breadcrumbs and ran after Sammy, trying to catch him.

The people in the village laughed as they watched Mr. Wilson chase Sammy up and down streets, through gardens, and into a fish market. It was a funny sight, and everyone was entertained by the chase.

In the end, Mr. Wilson tricked Sammy and got the crystal back. The lighthouse shone brightly again, and everyone in the village was happy. They thanked Mr. Wilson for never giving up. It showed that even when things get tough, staying cheerful can help solve problems and bring people together.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Who was the man who took care of the lighthouse?
2. What happened when the seagull took the crystal?
3. How did Mr. Wilson try to catch Sammy?
4. Why were the people in the village laughing?
5. How did Mr. Wilson get the crystal back?
6. Why were the people in the village happy at the end of the story?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

In a small village by the sea, there was a happy man (1)______ Mr. Wilson who took (2)______ of the lighthouse. He had a secret—a magic crystal that could make (3)______ come true was hidden inside the lighthouse.

One day, a cheeky seagull named Sammy found the crystal. He grabbed it and flew away, and the (4)______ light went out. The people in the (5)______ were confused and didn’t know what (6)______.

Mr. Wilson knew he had to get the crystal back to make the lighthouse work again. He took some breadcrumbs and ran after Sammy, trying to catch him.

The people in the village laughed as they watched Mr. Wilson chase Sammy up and down (7)______, through gardens, and into a (8)______ market. It was a funny sight, and everyone was (9)______ by the chase.

In the end, Mr. Wilson tricked Sammy and got the (10)______ back. The lighthouse shone brightly again, and everyone in the village was happy. They (11)______ Mr. Wilson for never giving up. It showed that even when things get tough, staying (12)______ can help solve problems and bring people together.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is a lighthouse? Why do you think it is important?
2. How would you feel if you found a magic crystal that could make wishes come true? What would you wish for?
3. Do you like seagulls? Why or why not?
4. What do you think Mr. Wilson should have done when Sammy took the crystal? Why?
5. Have you ever chased after something or someone? How did it make you feel?
6. Do you think it’s important to never give up? Why or why not?
7. How do you think the people in the village felt when the lighthouse light went out? Why?
8. Have you ever had to solve a problem? How did you do it?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. village
2. lighthouse
3. crystal
4. cheeky
5. grabbed
6. confused
7. breadcrumbs
8. entertained
9. tricked
10. shone
11. thanked
12. cheerful

Meanings:
(A) Small pieces of dry bread, often used to feed birds
(B) A small town or community, usually in the countryside
(C) A shiny, clear stone that looks like glass
(D) Not sure about something, mixed up
(E) Took something quickly with your hand
(F) Happy and in a good mood
(G) Gave off light brightly
(H) Said “thank you” to someone
(I) A tall building by the sea that has a big light to guide ships
(J) Having fun and enjoying a show or performance
(K) Being a little bit naughty in a funny or playful way
(L) Fooled someone to get what you want
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What was Mr. Wilson’s job in the village?
(a) He took care of the lighthouse.
(b) He was a fisherman.
(c) He was a teacher.
(d) He was a baker.

2. What did Sammy, the seagull, find in the lighthouse?
(a) A treasure map.
(b) A secret diary.
(c) A bag of gold coins.
(d) A magic crystal.

3. What happened to the lighthouse when Sammy took the crystal?
(a) The lighthouse light went out.
(b) The lighthouse started to spin.
(c) The lighthouse turned pink.
(d) The lighthouse made a loud noise.

4. How did Mr. Wilson try to catch Sammy?
(a) He called for help from the villagers.
(b) He climbed up a tree to reach him.
(c) He used breadcrumbs to lure him.
(d) He used a fishing net to catch him.

5. How did the people in the village react to Mr. Wilson chasing Sammy?
(a) They got angry and shouted at Mr. Wilson.
(b) They ignored the whole situation.
(c) They felt scared and ran away.
(d) They laughed and found it funny.

6. What did Mr. Wilson do to trick Sammy and get the crystal back?
(a) He offered Sammy a piece of fish.
(b) He pretended to have another crystal.
(c) He played a game of hide-and-seek with Sammy.
(d) He asked the villagers for help.

7. What happened when Mr. Wilson got the crystal back?
(a) The crystal turned into a bird.
(b) The lighthouse started working again.
(c) The crystal disappeared into thin air.
(d) The crystal broke into pieces.

8. What did the villagers learn from Mr. Wilson’s actions?
(a) That seagulls are mischievous creatures.
(b) That lighthouses are important for navigation.
(c) That staying cheerful can help solve problems.
(d) That magic crystals are dangerous.

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Reluctant to get the crystal back, Mr. Wilson ignored Sammy all around the village, using breadcrumbs to repel him.
2. Eventually, Mr. Wilson managed to trick Sammy and retrieve the crystal, restoring the lighthouse’s bright light.
3. One day, a mischievous seagull named Sammy found the crystal and flew away with it, causing the lighthouse light to go out.
4. Mr. Wilson had no secret—a special crystal hidden inside the lighthouse that could grant wishes.
5. There was a man named Mr. Wilson who neglected the lighthouse in a small village by the sea.
6. The villagers were grateful to Mr. Wilson for his perseverance and learned that staying positive and cheerful can help overcome challenges and bring people together.
7. The people in the village were confused and didn’t know what had happened to the lighthouse.
8. The villagers found the chase dull and cried as they watched Mr. Wilson and Sammy stroll through the streets, gardens, and even a fish market.
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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?

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🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. Who was the man who took care of the lighthouse?
Mr. Wilson.

2. What happened when the seagull took the crystal?
The lighthouse light went out.

3. How did Mr. Wilson try to catch Sammy?
He chased Sammy with breadcrumbs.

4. Why were the people in the village laughing?
They found it funny to see Mr. Wilson chasing the seagull.

5. How did Mr. Wilson get the crystal back?
He tricked Sammy and took the crystal from him.

6. Why were the people in the village happy at the end of the story?
The lighthouse started working again, and they thanked Mr. Wilson for never giving up.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) named
(2) care
(3) wishes
(4) lighthouse
(5) village
(6) happened
(7) streets
(8) fish
(9) entertained
(10) crystal
(11) thanked
(12) cheerful
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. village
Answer: (B) A small town or community, usually in the countryside

2. lighthouse
Answer: (I) A tall building by the sea that has a big light to guide ships

3. crystal
Answer: (C) A shiny, clear stone that looks like glass

4. cheeky
Answer: (K) Being a little bit naughty in a funny or playful way

5. grabbed
Answer: (E) Took something quickly with your hand

6. confused
Answer: (D) Not sure about something, mixed up

7. breadcrumbs
Answer: (A) Small pieces of dry bread, often used to feed birds

8. entertained
Answer: (J) Having fun and enjoying a show or performance

9. tricked
Answer: (L) Fooled someone to get what you want

10. shone
Answer: (G) Gave off light brightly

11. thanked
Answer: (H) Said “thank you” to someone

12. cheerful
Answer: (F) Happy and in a good mood
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What was Mr. Wilson’s job in the village?
Answer: (a) He took care of the lighthouse.

2. What did Sammy, the seagull, find in the lighthouse?
Answer: (d) A magic crystal.

3. What happened to the lighthouse when Sammy took the crystal?
Answer: (a) The lighthouse light went out.

4. How did Mr. Wilson try to catch Sammy?
Answer: (c) He used breadcrumbs to lure him.

5. How did the people in the village react to Mr. Wilson chasing Sammy?
Answer: (d) They laughed and found it funny.

6. What did Mr. Wilson do to trick Sammy and get the crystal back?
Answer: (b) He pretended to have another crystal.

7. What happened when Mr. Wilson got the crystal back?
Answer: (b) The lighthouse started working again.

8. What did the villagers learn from Mr. Wilson’s actions?
Answer: (c) That staying cheerful can help solve problems.
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. Reluctant to get the crystal back, Mr. Wilson ignored Sammy all around the village, using breadcrumbs to repel him. (Answer: False)
2. Eventually, Mr. Wilson managed to trick Sammy and retrieve the crystal, restoring the lighthouse’s bright light. (Answer: True)
3. One day, a mischievous seagull named Sammy found the crystal and flew away with it, causing the lighthouse light to go out. (Answer: True)
4. Mr. Wilson had no secret—a special crystal hidden inside the lighthouse that could grant wishes. (Answer: False)
5. There was a man named Mr. Wilson who neglected the lighthouse in a small village by the sea. (Answer: False)
6. The villagers were grateful to Mr. Wilson for his perseverance and learned that staying positive and cheerful can help overcome challenges and bring people together. (Answer: True)
7. The people in the village were confused and didn’t know what had happened to the lighthouse. (Answer: True)
8. The villagers found the chase dull and cried as they watched Mr. Wilson and Sammy stroll through the streets, gardens, and even a fish market. (Answer: False)
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