Once upon a time, in a very thick jungle, some curious animals found a bright, shiny machine. It was a robot! They were shocked and wanted to know how it got there. The robot, named Robbie, had been on an adventure when he crashed into a tree and got lost. The animals thought Robbie was fun with his funny robot moves and buzzing talk and they quickly became friends.

Robbie’s special robot skills were super helpful as they hung out in the jungle. He used long arms to help monkeys swing from tree to tree, special eyes to see paths that were hard to find, and a loudspeaker to talk with the animals. Robbie didn’t get jokes very well, but his friends thought his silly answers were really funny.

Then, a huge storm came, and the animals were afraid because their homes couldn’t handle strong wind and rain. But Robbie had a plan. He was strong and didn’t get wet, so he used his power to build a safe place for everyone. He used tree vines, leaves, and his cool robot skills to make a shelter where they could all stay warm and dry.

Inside the shelter during the storm, the animals felt lucky to have Robbie’s smart thinking. They saw that good things can come when you least expect it, like meeting a robot in the middle of nowhere. Robbie didn’t just make them laugh—he had also kept them safe from the storm.

When it stopped raining and sun came through the trees, the animals helped Robbie find his way back home. They said goodbye as he left for new places. Robbie knew he’d miss them but was happy for all the great times they had. The animals went back to their normal lives, but were changed because of Robbie. They learned that friendship can come in any form and can make your life better when you need it the most. And whenever they remembered their time with Robbie, they felt happy and thankful for the robot who showed them how great friends can be.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Who found the robot in the jungle?
2. How did Robbie end up in the jungle?
3. What were some of Robbie’s special robot skills?
4. Why were the animals afraid when the storm came?
5. How did Robbie help the animals during the storm?
6. How did the animals feel about Robbie after the storm?
7. What did the animals learn from their time with Robbie?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Once upon a time, in a very thick jungle, some curious animals found a (1)______, shiny machine. It was a robot! They were (2)______ and wanted to know how it got there. The robot, named Robbie, had been on an adventure when he crashed into a tree and got lost. The animals thought Robbie was fun with his funny robot moves and buzzing talk and they quickly (3)______ friends.

Robbie’s (4)______ robot skills were super helpful as they hung out in the jungle. He used long arms to help monkeys swing from tree to tree, special eyes to see paths that were hard to find, and a loudspeaker to talk with the animals. (5)______ didn’t get (6)______ very well, but his friends thought his silly answers were really funny.

Then, a huge storm came, and the animals were afraid because their homes couldn’t handle (7)______ wind and rain. But Robbie had a plan. He was strong and didn’t get wet, so he used his power to (8)______ a safe place for everyone. He used tree vines, leaves, and his cool robot skills to make a (9)______ where they could all stay warm and dry.

Inside the shelter during the storm, the animals felt lucky to have Robbie’s smart (10)______. They saw that good (11)______ can come when you least (12)______ it, like meeting a robot in the middle of nowhere. Robbie didn’t just make them laugh—he had also kept them safe from the storm.

When it stopped raining and sun came through the trees, the animals helped Robbie find his way back home. They said (13)______ as he left for new (14)______. Robbie knew he’d miss them but was happy for all the great times they had. The animals went back to their normal lives, but were (15)______ because of Robbie. They learned that (16)______ can come in any form and can make your life better when you need it the most. And whenever they remembered their time with Robbie, they felt happy and thankful for the robot who showed them how great friends can be.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is a robot? Do you think robots are helpful or scary? Why or why not?
2. How would you feel if you found a shiny machine in the jungle? What would you do with it?
3. Do you think it’s important to have friends who are different from you? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever been in a big storm? How did you feel? Did you have a plan to stay safe?
5. What special skills or talents do you have? How do they help you in your daily life?
6. Have you ever helped someone build something? How did it feel to work together and create something useful?
7. Do you think it’s important to have a sense of humor? Why or why not? What makes you laugh?
8. Have you ever had to say goodbye to a friend? How did it make you feel? Did you stay in touch?
9. What is something unexpected that has happened to you? How did it turn out? Were you happy with the result?
10. Do you think animals can teach us important lessons? Why or why not? What lessons have you learned from animals?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. curious
2. adventure
3. crashed
4. buzzing
5. hilarious
6. shelter
7. vines
8. fortunate
9. unexpected
10. nowhere
11. grateful
12. companionship
13. transformed
14. cherish
15. vibrant

Meanings:
(A) Full of energy and life
(B) In a place that is remote or empty
(C) The relationship between friends
(D) Long, thin, and often twisty parts of a plant that can be used for tying or support
(E) Hit something hard, usually causing damage
(F) Surprising because it was not anticipated
(G) Feeling lucky to have something good
(H) A place that provides protection from weather or danger
(I) Changed in a significant way
(J) Extremely funny
(K) Making a continuous, low sound
(L) An exciting and risky journey or experience
(M) To hold something or someone dear and think of it as valuable
(N) Feeling thankful and appreciative
(O) Wanting to know more about something or someone
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What did the animals find in the jungle?
(a) A treasure chest
(b) A magic wand
(c) A robot
(d) A secret cave

2. What were Robbie’s special robot skills?
(a) Long arms, special eyes, and a loudspeaker
(b) Flying, swimming, and dancing
(c) Singing, painting, and cooking
(d) Running, jumping, and climbing

3. Why were the animals afraid during the storm?
(a) They were scared of thunder and lightning
(b) They didn’t like getting wet
(c) Their homes couldn’t handle strong wind and rain
(d) They were afraid of the dark

4. How did Robbie help the animals during the storm?
(a) He told them jokes to make them laugh
(b) He built a safe shelter for them
(c) He gave them umbrellas to stay dry
(d) He flew them to a different jungle

5. How did the animals feel about Robbie’s silly answers?
(a) They thought they were annoying
(b) They didn’t understand them
(c) They thought they were boring
(d) They thought they were funny

6. What did the animals learn from their time with Robbie?
(a) Friendship can come in any form and make your life better
(b) Robots are better than animals
(c) The jungle is a dangerous place
(d) It’s better to be alone than have friends

7. How did Robbie feel when he left the animals?
(a) He was sad and didn’t want to leave
(b) He was angry at the animals for not helping him find his way back home
(c) He was relieved to finally be on his own again
(d) He knew he would miss them but was happy for the great times they had

8. How did the animals feel whenever they remembered their time with Robbie?
(a) Sad and lonely because they missed Robbie
(b) Happy and thankful for the robot who showed them how great friends can be
(c) Angry because Robbie left them
(d) Indifferent, they didn’t really care about their time with Robbie

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. When a big storm hits, the animals are scared because their homes are not strong enough to withstand it.
2. Robbie’s common robot abilities, such as short arms and regular eyes, prove to be unhelpful to the animals in the jungle.
3. The robot, named Robbie, had crashed into a tree and got lost before meeting the animals.
4. The story takes place in a dense jungle where some animals stumble upon a shiny robot.
5. Robbie uses his strength and waterproof abilities to build a safe shelter for the animals during the storm.
6. Despite understanding jokes very well, Robbie’s serious answers make his animal friends bored.
7. After the storm passes, the animals abandon Robbie and leave him lost, without any memories of their time together.
8. The animals realize that unexpected friendships, like the one with Robbie, bring negative outcomes.
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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 found the robot in the jungle?
The curious animals found the robot in the jungle.

2. How did Robbie end up in the jungle?
Robbie ended up in the jungle because he crashed into a tree and got lost during an adventure.

3. What were some of Robbie’s special robot skills?
Robbie had long arms to help monkeys swing from tree to tree, special eyes to see hard-to-find paths, and a loudspeaker to talk with the animals.

4. Why were the animals afraid when the storm came?
The animals were afraid because their homes couldn’t handle the strong wind and rain from the storm.

5. How did Robbie help the animals during the storm?
Robbie used his strength and waterproof abilities to build a safe shelter for the animals, using tree vines, leaves, and his robot skills.

6. How did the animals feel about Robbie after the storm?
The animals felt grateful and happy for Robbie after the storm because he had kept them safe and made them laugh.

7. What did the animals learn from their time with Robbie?
The animals learned that friendship can come in any form and can make your life better when you least expect it. They also learned to be thankful for the great times they had with Robbie.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) bright
(2) shocked
(3) became
(4) special
(5) Robbie
(6) jokes
(7) strong
(8) build
(9) shelter
(10) thinking
(11) things
(12) expect
(13) goodbye
(14) places
(15) changed
(16) friendship
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. curious
Answer: (O) Wanting to know more about something or someone

2. adventure
Answer: (L) An exciting and risky journey or experience

3. crashed
Answer: (E) Hit something hard, usually causing damage

4. buzzing
Answer: (K) Making a continuous, low sound

5. hilarious
Answer: (J) Extremely funny

6. shelter
Answer: (H) A place that provides protection from weather or danger

7. vines
Answer: (D) Long, thin, and often twisty parts of a plant that can be used for tying or support

8. fortunate
Answer: (G) Feeling lucky to have something good

9. unexpected
Answer: (F) Surprising because it was not anticipated

10. nowhere
Answer: (B) In a place that is remote or empty

11. grateful
Answer: (N) Feeling thankful and appreciative

12. companionship
Answer: (C) The relationship between friends

13. transformed
Answer: (I) Changed in a significant way

14. cherish
Answer: (M) To hold something or someone dear and think of it as valuable

15. vibrant
Answer: (A) Full of energy and life
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What did the animals find in the jungle?
Answer: (c) A robot

2. What were Robbie’s special robot skills?
Answer: (a) Long arms, special eyes, and a loudspeaker

3. Why were the animals afraid during the storm?
Answer: (c) Their homes couldn’t handle strong wind and rain

4. How did Robbie help the animals during the storm?
Answer: (b) He built a safe shelter for them

5. How did the animals feel about Robbie’s silly answers?
Answer: (d) They thought they were funny

6. What did the animals learn from their time with Robbie?
Answer: (a) Friendship can come in any form and make your life better

7. How did Robbie feel when he left the animals?
Answer: (d) He knew he would miss them but was happy for the great times they had

8. How did the animals feel whenever they remembered their time with Robbie?
Answer: (b) Happy and thankful for the robot who showed them how great friends can be
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. When a big storm hits, the animals are scared because their homes are not strong enough to withstand it. (Answer: True)
2. Robbie’s common robot abilities, such as short arms and regular eyes, prove to be unhelpful to the animals in the jungle. (Answer: False)
3. The robot, named Robbie, had crashed into a tree and got lost before meeting the animals. (Answer: True)
4. The story takes place in a dense jungle where some animals stumble upon a shiny robot. (Answer: True)
5. Robbie uses his strength and waterproof abilities to build a safe shelter for the animals during the storm. (Answer: True)
6. Despite understanding jokes very well, Robbie’s serious answers make his animal friends bored. (Answer: False)
7. After the storm passes, the animals abandon Robbie and leave him lost, without any memories of their time together. (Answer: False)
8. The animals realize that unexpected friendships, like the one with Robbie, bring negative outcomes. (Answer: False)
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