A Brave Butler

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Once upon a time in a grand mansion, there lived a rich family with many servants. The butler, a tall man with a deep voice, was in charge of all the household affairs. One day, a mysterious package arrived in the post. Inside was a large tarantula, causing chaos among the servants.

The butler, with a steady hand, was the only one brave enough to touch the spider and safely remove it from the house. The family was grateful for his quick thinking and bravery.

However, the butler soon discovered that the tarantula was a gift from a rival family, trying to scare them. With a clever plan, the butler used his spare money he had saved to prevent his employers from harm. He lied to the rival family, telling them the tarantula had been destroyed, but actually he returned the tarantula to the rival family in a new package.

In the end, the butler’s quick thinking and bravery saved the day, proving himself to be a true hero in the eyes of the family.

Questions – True or False

1. The butler was afraid of the tarantula.
2. The tarantula was sent as a friendly gift.
3. The butler returned the tarantula to the rival family secretly.

A Latin Puzzle

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Once upon a time, there were three girls who lived in a flat together. They were always polite to each other and loved to share everything. One day, they found a mysterious Latin card under their door. Curious, they decided to pull it out and read the message written on it.

To their surprise, the card offered an extra special prize to whoever could solve the riddle written in Latin.They fancied winning this extra special prize. The girls, who believed that they were amateur detectives, immediately started working deciphering the ancient language. After hours of thinking and teamwork, they finally cracked the code and discovered the hidden treasure.

Excitedly, they shut the door behind them and celebrated their victory. From that day on, the girls became known as the clever trio who solved the Latin mystery and shared the reward with each other.

Questions – True or False

1. The three girls were not interested in solving the riddle on the Latin card.
2. The girls kept the treasure they found for themselves without sharing it.
3. The girls became famous for their intelligence and teamwork in solving the mystery.

The Museum

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Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily who received a mysterious parcel in the mail. Inside, she found a beautiful invitation to a party at the museum. Excited, she decided to attend and brought a bouquet of flowers as a gift.

As she explored the museum, she learned about the rich history of the artifacts on display. Suddenly, she found a horrible discovery – a cursed cushion that was said to give bad luck to anyone who touched it.

Despite the warning, Lily couldn’t resist the temptation and touched the cushion. Instantly, she felt a strange sensation and knew she had made a mistake. But when she was about to leave, the party guests began to arrive and she forgot about everything while she was participating in the wonderful festivities.

Later that night a rich man was talking with Lily. He told he that he had some news. Someone had attacked her family. Immediately Lily ran home to see that her family were alive and safe. No one had attacked them at all. 

Lily realised that it was caused by the cushion. She was cursed. And from that day on everyone Lily spoke to, lied to her.

In the end, Lily learned that sometimes curiosity can lead to unexpected adventures, both good and bad.

Questions – True or False

1. Lily attended the party at the museum because she was invited by a friend.
2. Lily touched the cursed cushion despite knowing it would bring bad luck.
3. Lily’s family was actually attacked while she was at the party.

Money Problems

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Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who had a pen pal named Jack. They wrote letters to each other every week, sharing stories and dreams. One day, Jack invited Lily to join him on a trip to the beach. Excited, Lily packed her luggage and headed to Jack’s house.

When she arrived, she was surprised to see Jack’s muscles bulging as he carried her heavy luggage up the stairs. Inside, they found a letter from Jack’s landlord demanding the rent. Panicked, they searched for a solution.

Thinking quickly, Lily suggested they bake cookies to sell in the neighborhood. As they worked together in the kitchen, Lily couldn’t help but miss writing their pen pal letters. But as they pulled the cookies out of the oven, she realized that their friendship was more important than any stupid letter. With the rent paid and their bellies full, Lily and Jack knew that their bond would never be dead.

Questions – True or False

1. Lily and Jack communicated solely through letters and had never met before.
2. Lily and Jack decided to bake cookies to raise money to pay Jack’s landlord.
3. Lily realized that their friendship was less important than their pen pal letters.

Amateur Acting

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Once upon a time, there was a poor boy named Timmy who lived in a small town. He had a kind landlady who always looked after him, and a friendly neighbour who often lent him toy cars to play with. One day, Timmy decided to put on a performance for the neighbourhood on bonfire night, his favourite night of the year. He went to the acting agency in town and asked for help. The agency was so impressed by Timmy’s determination that they offered their services for free.

On the night of the performance, Timmy was in a funk. He was very nervous and was worried that they performance wouldn’t go well. Timmy’s landlady bought chocolates for everyone to enjoy. The play was a success, and everyone in the neighbourhood came out to thank Timmy for his hard work. Timmy was overjoyed and grateful for the support he received. From that day on, he knew that with a little help from his friends, he could overcome any obstacle, even the difficulties of poverty.

Questions – True or False

1. Timmy’s neighbour was unkind and never helped him.
2. The acting agency charged Timmy a fee for their services.
3. Timmy’s performance on bonfire night was a failure.

The Phone Call

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The Phone Call

Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her old-fashioned telephone, pretending to call her friends. One day, she heard her parents talking about a problem with their cars. They needed to borrow money to fix them, but they already owed a lot.

Lily wanted to help, so she decided to call her grandma on their real telephone, Her grandma lived in Italy and had a strong Italian accent. She asked her grandma if she could borrow some money to help her parents. Her grandma agreed, and Lily was so happy.

But as she hung up the phone, she realized she had forgotten to ask her grandma how much money to borrow. She quickly called back, and her grandma laughed and told her the amount. 

Lily’s parents were so grateful for her help, and they all celebrated by watching their favorite show on television together. Lily felt proud that she could make a difference for her family.

Questions – True or False

1. Lily called her friends on her old-fashioned telephone to ask for money.
2. Lily’s grandma lived in France.
3. Lily’s parents were upset with her for forgetting to ask her grandma how much money to borrow.

An Evil Actor

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Once upon a time, at the acting agency, a horrible feeling filled the air as the arrival of a mysterious visitor was announced through the intercom. The receptionist’s heart raced as she pressed the button to ring the bell for the visitor to enter.

As the stranger walked in, a chill ran down her spine. There was something strange about him, as if his soul carried a dark secret. The visitor approached the receptionist with a dark smile, asking to speak with the agency’s top talent agent.

Despite her fear, the receptionist led him to the agent’s office. As they entered, the visitor’s demeanor changed, his acting skills shining through as he smoothly convinced the agent to sign him on. Little did they know, the visitor’s true intentions were far more evil than they could have ever imagined.

Questions – True or False

1. The receptionist felt calm and relaxed upon hearing about the mysterious visitor.
2. The visitor’s true intentions were revealed to be benevolent in nature.
3. The visitor’s acting skills played a significant role in convincing the talent agent to sign him on.