Narrative text

A. Read the following text!

A Long time ago, there lived on a hill Philemon and his wife Baucis. Once, they lived prosperously, but a tragedy changed the couple's life. This is the story.

Once, Philemon and Baucis were very wealthy. they had hives of bees from which they got honey and an old cow that gave them milk that they could sell. Also, they had large fields in which grain was cultivated. they spent their lives with happiness and often had great feasts together with their neighbors and friends. unfortunately, they reluctantly shared happiness or belongings with the poor.

One day, an old beggar with a stick in his hand stood before Philemon's house, asking food and drinks. Philemon and his wife were busy preparing a feast for a great person who would visit their village, so they didn't care about him. Delicious food and drinks had already been prepared, but they let the beggar leave their house in hunger and thirst.

When the feast was over, the beggar reappeared. Again he begged Philemon for some food, but no more leftovers.

Sadness overwhelmed the beggar's face. Then he stuck his stick into the ground and then asked Philemon to pull it out. Philemon try to pull it out, but failed. His wife and neighbors tried to pull it out too, but in vain.

Then, the beggar pull it out. Suddenly an earthquake shook the earth and ruined all house in Philemon's village. He and other people could save themselves, but lost their property in a moment.

Questions:

1. What made Philemon and Baucis lose their properties?

• taken by the beggar

• because of flood

• because of earthquake

• because of storm

2. From the story, we know that Philemon?

• Kind

• Stingy

• Arrogant

• Friendly

3. What would happen if Philemon gave the beggar food and drinks?

• Their wealth was still there

• The beggar was angry to them

• They lost their property

• there was disaster there

4. What can we learn from the story?

• If you work hard, you will gain riches.

• Generous people are rewarded.

• Remember to wish for the stars.

• Be hospitable and generous to guests.

5. Once, they lived prosperously, but a tragedy changed the couple's life.

What is the synonym of the word "prosperously"?

• impoverished

• destitute

• successfully

• needy

6. B. Change the sentences into Indirect Speech!

1. Christy said, "I love chocolate"

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8. Miranda said, " I will eat steak for dinner."

9. Nisrina asked me, "Open the window, please!"

10. Riska told me, " Don't forget your homework !"