Long ago in a magical place called Cloverville, four friends named Lily, Max, Oliver, and Sophie set out on a cool adventure. Lily had found a story about a special Four Leaf Clover in an enchanted forest that could make wishes come true. The friends really wanted to find it, so they packed their bags, grabbed a map, and started their journey, ready for whatever might happen.

On their way, they faced lots of wild things. They crossed dangerous rivers on shaky bridges, got away from cheeky trolls, and even met animals that could talk! One day, they followed a rainbow road and arrived at a huge waterfall. But suddenly, the waterfall turned into a giant bubble bath! They all jumped in, laughing and playing in the bubbles.

Their adventure took them to a maze with a guard who loved riddles, named Mr. Quizzler. To keep going, they had to answer his riddle. They thought hard and finally got it right, laughing along the way. Just as they moved on, a bunch of playful pixies came out and teased them with more riddles. But Oliver had a fun idea – he challenged them to a dance contest. After copying the pixies’ funny dance moves, the pixies clapped and let them pass.

At last, the friends got to the middle of the enchanted forest. There, they found the Four Leaf Clover they had been looking for. But just as they were going to wish on it, they understood something big. They had enjoyed an amazing adventure, discovered important things about life, and had become really close. They saw that the real magic was their friendship, not the clover. So they decided to leave the clover right where it was.

Feeling super happy, they went back home to Cloverville. They knew they didn’t get the Four Leaf Clover, but they had found something even better – the power of being friends. Their friendship got stronger, and they kept having cool adventures together, having fun and making memories that would last forever. They told everyone that true treasure isn’t just stuff you find, but the friends you make.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Who were the four friends that went on an adventure in Cloverville?
2. What did Lily find that started their adventure?
3. What were some of the challenges they faced on their journey?
4. How did they get past the guard in the maze?
5. What did the friends realize about the Four Leaf Clover?
6. What did the friends decide to do with the Four Leaf Clover?
7. What did the friends learn about true treasure?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Long ago in a magical place called Cloverville, four friends named Lily, Max, Oliver, and Sophie set out on a cool adventure. Lily had found a story about a special Four Leaf Clover in an enchanted forest that could make wishes come true. The friends really wanted to find it, so they packed their bags, grabbed a map, and (1)______ their journey, (2)______ for whatever might (3)______.

On their way, they (4)______ lots of wild things. They crossed dangerous rivers on shaky bridges, got away from cheeky trolls, and even met animals that could talk! One day, they (5)______ a rainbow road and arrived at a huge waterfall. But suddenly, the waterfall turned into a giant bubble bath! They all jumped in, laughing and playing in the bubbles.

Their adventure took them to a maze with a guard who loved riddles, named Mr. Quizzler. To keep going, they had to answer his riddle. They (6)______ hard and finally got it right, laughing along the way. Just as they (7)______ on, a (8)______ of playful pixies came out and teased them with more riddles. But (9)______ had a fun idea – he challenged them to a dance (10)______. After copying the (11)______’ funny dance moves, the pixies clapped and let them pass.

At last, the friends got to the (12)______ of the enchanted forest. There, they found the Four Leaf Clover they had been looking for. But just as they were going to wish on it, they understood something big. They had enjoyed an amazing adventure, discovered important things about life, and had become really close. They saw that the real magic was their (13)______, not the (14)______. So they (15)______ to leave the clover right where it was.

Feeling super happy, they went back home to Cloverville. They knew they didn’t get the Four Leaf Clover, but they had (16)______ something even better – the power of being friends. Their friendship got stronger, and they kept having cool adventures together, having fun and making memories that would last forever. They told everyone that true treasure isn’t just stuff you find, but the friends you make.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is a Four Leaf Clover and why is it special?
2. How would you feel if you found a magical Four Leaf Clover that could make wishes come true?
3. Do you like going on adventures? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever had a special journey with your friends? Can you tell us about it?
5. What wild or magical things would you like to encounter on an adventure?
6. How do you think the friends felt when they were playing in the giant bubble bath?
7. Do you enjoy solving riddles? Why or why not?
8. Have you ever challenged someone to a contest? What was it and how did it go?
9. Do you think the friends made the right decision by leaving the Four Leaf Clover behind? Why or why not?
10. Why do you think the friends believed that true treasure is the friends you make, not just the things you find?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. magical
2. enchanted
3. adventure
4. dangerous
5. cheeky
6. riddles
7. maze
8. teased
9. clapped
10. clover
11. amazing
12. discovered
13. memories
14. treasure
15. friendship

Meanings:
(A) Valuable items that are worth a lot, either money or personal value
(B) Showed approval or happiness by hitting hands together
(C) A place or object that has been given magical powers
(D) Puzzles or questions that are tricky and need thought to solve
(E) Made fun of someone in a playful way
(F) A complex network of paths that is hard to find your way through
(G) A plant with leaves that are thought to bring good luck
(H) Something that is really impressive or wonderful
(I) The relationship between people who care about each other
(J) Found out something you didn’t know before
(K) An exciting experience where you do and see new things
(L) Things you remember from the past
(M) Something that seems to have powers that can do impossible things
(N) Playfully rude or mischievous
(O) Something that could cause harm or injury
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What did Lily find that sparked the friends’ adventure?
(a) A story about a special Four Leaf Clover
(b) A treasure map
(c) A magic wand
(d) A talking animal

2. What wild things did the friends encounter on their journey?
(a) Shaky bridges, playful pixies, and a giant bubble bath
(b) Dangerous rivers, cheeky trolls, and talking animals
(c) Enchanted forests, riddles, and a maze
(d) Rainbow roads, talking animals, and a dance contest

3. How did the friends pass the guard in the maze?
(a) By challenging him to a dance contest
(b) By copying the pixies’ dance moves
(c) By solving a puzzle
(d) By answering his riddle correctly

4. What did the friends realize about the Four Leaf Clover?
(a) It could grant any wish they desired
(b) It was hidden in the middle of the enchanted forest
(c) It could make all their dreams come true
(d) The real magic was their friendship, not the clover

5. What did the friends decide to do with the Four Leaf Clover?
(a) Take it home with them
(b) Give it to Mr. Quizzler as a thank you gift
(c) Leave it right where it was
(d) Use it to grant each of their wishes

6. What did the friends find even better than the Four Leaf Clover?
(a) The power of being friends
(b) A hidden treasure
(c) A secret passage in the enchanted forest
(d) A magical potion

7. How did the friends feel after their adventure?
(a) Disappointed for not finding the clover
(b) Exhausted and ready for a break
(c) Super happy and closer than ever
(d) Anxious to go on another adventure

8. What did the friends learn about true treasure?
(a) It can only be found in enchanted forests
(b) It’s not just stuff you find, but the friends you make
(c) It’s something that can be bought with money
(d) It’s hidden in the middle of a maze

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. They are searching for a special Four Leaf Clover that can grant wishes.
2. The story takes place in a mundane town called Cloverville.
3. Oliver declines playful pixies to a dance contest to pass through.
4. Along their journey, they encounter dangerous rivers, trolls, and talking animals.
5. They discover a tiny bubble bath that used to be a waterfall.
6. Lily, Max, Oliver, and Sophie are four enemies who embark on an adventure.
7. They have to solve riddles to navigate through a maze guarded by Mr. Quizzler.
8. In the end, the friends realize that their friendship is the true magic, not the clover.
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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 were the four friends that went on an adventure in Cloverville?
The four friends that went on an adventure in Cloverville were Lily, Max, Oliver, and Sophie.

2. What did Lily find that started their adventure?
Lily found a story about a special Four Leaf Clover in an enchanted forest that could make wishes come true, which started their adventure.

3. What were some of the challenges they faced on their journey?
Some of the challenges they faced on their journey were crossing dangerous rivers on shaky bridges, getting away from cheeky trolls, and meeting animals that could talk.

4. How did they get past the guard in the maze?
To get past the guard in the maze, they had to answer his riddle correctly.

5. What did the friends realize about the Four Leaf Clover?
The friends realized that the real magic was their friendship, not the Four Leaf Clover.

6. What did the friends decide to do with the Four Leaf Clover?
The friends decided to leave the Four Leaf Clover right where it was.

7. What did the friends learn about true treasure?
The friends learned that true treasure isn’t just stuff you find, but the friends you make.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) started
(2) ready
(3) happen
(4) faced
(5) followed
(6) thought
(7) moved
(8) bunch
(9) Oliver
(10) contest
(11) pixies
(12) middle
(13) friendship
(14) clover
(15) decided
(16) found
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. magical
Answer: (M) Something that seems to have powers that can do impossible things

2. enchanted
Answer: (C) A place or object that has been given magical powers

3. adventure
Answer: (K) An exciting experience where you do and see new things

4. dangerous
Answer: (O) Something that could cause harm or injury

5. cheeky
Answer: (N) Playfully rude or mischievous

6. riddles
Answer: (D) Puzzles or questions that are tricky and need thought to solve

7. maze
Answer: (F) A complex network of paths that is hard to find your way through

8. teased
Answer: (E) Made fun of someone in a playful way

9. clapped
Answer: (B) Showed approval or happiness by hitting hands together

10. clover
Answer: (G) A plant with leaves that are thought to bring good luck

11. amazing
Answer: (H) Something that is really impressive or wonderful

12. discovered
Answer: (J) Found out something you didn’t know before

13. memories
Answer: (L) Things you remember from the past

14. treasure
Answer: (A) Valuable items that are worth a lot, either money or personal value

15. friendship
Answer: (I) The relationship between people who care about each other
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What did Lily find that sparked the friends’ adventure?
Answer: (a) A story about a special Four Leaf Clover

2. What wild things did the friends encounter on their journey?
Answer: (b) Dangerous rivers, cheeky trolls, and talking animals

3. How did the friends pass the guard in the maze?
Answer: (d) By answering his riddle correctly

4. What did the friends realize about the Four Leaf Clover?
Answer: (d) The real magic was their friendship, not the clover

5. What did the friends decide to do with the Four Leaf Clover?
Answer: (c) Leave it right where it was

6. What did the friends find even better than the Four Leaf Clover?
Answer: (a) The power of being friends

7. How did the friends feel after their adventure?
Answer: (c) Super happy and closer than ever

8. What did the friends learn about true treasure?
Answer: (b) It’s not just stuff you find, but the friends you make
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. They are searching for a special Four Leaf Clover that can grant wishes. (Answer: True)
2. The story takes place in a mundane town called Cloverville. (Answer: False)
3. Oliver declines playful pixies to a dance contest to pass through. (Answer: False)
4. Along their journey, they encounter dangerous rivers, trolls, and talking animals. (Answer: True)
5. They discover a tiny bubble bath that used to be a waterfall. (Answer: False)
6. Lily, Max, Oliver, and Sophie are four enemies who embark on an adventure. (Answer: False)
7. They have to solve riddles to navigate through a maze guarded by Mr. Quizzler. (Answer: True)
8. In the end, the friends realize that their friendship is the true magic, not the clover. (Answer: True)
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