Exercise 1: Vocabulary
1. Picturesque
Definition: Visually charming or attractive, often in a quaint or scenic way.
Example: The cottage was nestled in a picturesque setting, surrounded by lush greenery.
2. Contented
Definition: Feeling satisfied and happy with one’s situation or life.
Example: The bears lived a contented life in their cozy cottage.
3. Inviting
Definition: Appearing welcoming or tempting, encouraging someone to enter or participate.
Example: The open windows and warm lights made the cottage look inviting.
4. Delicate
Definition: Easily broken, damaged, or injured; fragile.
Example: Goldilocks found the porridge too hot for her delicate tongue.
5. Mishap
Definition: An unfortunate or unlucky accident or event.
Example: Goldilocks breaking the chair was an unexpected mishap.
6. Embrace
Definition: To hold closely or warmly; to accept or support willingly.
Example: Goldilocks felt embraced by the comfort of the small bed.
7. Trespass
Definition: To enter someone else’s property or space without permission or right.
Example: Goldilocks had trespassed into the bears’ cottage without invitation.
8. Intrusion
Definition: The act of entering a place or situation where one is not welcome or invited.
Example: The bears noticed signs of intrusion in their home.
9. Sincere
Definition: Genuine, honest, and without deceit or pretense.
Example: Goldilocks’ apology for her actions was sincere and heartfelt.
10. Forgave
Definition: To grant pardon or cease to feel resentment toward someone for an offense or mistake.
Example: The bears forgave Goldilocks for trespassing into their home.
11. Belongings
Definition: Personal possessions or items that one owns.
Example: Goldilocks had intruded and disrupted the bears’ belongings.
12. Cherishing
Definition: Holding something dear and taking special care of it.
Example: Goldilocks cherished the lessons she learned from her encounter with the bears.
13. Empathy
Definition: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Example: The bears showed empathy toward Goldilocks when she apologized.
14. Consequences
Definition: The results or effects of a particular action or set of circumstances.
Example: Goldilocks learned about the consequences of her curiosity.
15. Permission
Definition: Authorization or consent to do something.
Example: Goldilocks should have sought permission before entering the cottage.
16. Appreciate
Definition: To value, respect, and recognize the worth of something.
Example: It’s important to appreciate the belongings of others.
17. Lessons
Definition: Insights or knowledge gained from an experience.
Example: Goldilocks learned valuable lessons about respect and curiosity.
18. Sharing
Definition: To divide or distribute something among people.
Example: The bears and Goldilocks shared a warm meal and mended the chair together.
Exercise 2: Story
In a picturesque cottage nestled in the heart of the forest, three bears named Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear lived a contented life. One sunny morning, while the bears ventured out for a leisurely stroll, a curious little girl named Goldilocks happened upon their home.
Enticed by the delicious aroma wafting through the open windows, Goldilocks couldn’t resist exploring the inviting cottage. She entered the cozy living room, where she found three bowls of steaming porridge—one large, one medium, and one small.
Curiosity getting the better of her, Goldilocks sampled a spoonful from the largest bowl. It was too hot for her delicate tongue. She then tried the porridge from the medium-sized bowl, but it was too cold for her liking. Finally, she tasted the porridge from the smallest bowl, and it was just right—perfectly warm and comforting. Goldilocks happily devoured the entire bowl.
With a satisfied tummy, Goldilocks proceeded to the next room, where she discovered three chairs arranged in a row. She sat on the largest chair, but it was too hard and uncomfortable. She then settled onto the medium-sized chair, but it was too soft and squishy. Finally, she sat on the smallest chair, and it was just right—comfortable and snug. However, as Goldilocks leaned back, the chair broke under her weight.
Undeterred by the mishap, Goldilocks continued her exploration and entered the bedroom. Inside, she spotted three beds—each of a different size. She climbed onto the largest bed but found it too firm. She then tried the medium-sized bed, but it was too soft, sinking her into a sea of pillows. Finally, she lay down on the smallest bed, and it was just right—cozy and inviting. Nestled in the embrace of the small bed, Goldilocks drifted into a peaceful slumber.
Meanwhile, the three bears returned home to find their cottage disturbed. Papa Bear roared in anger, Mama Bear let out a sorrowful sigh, and Baby Bear burst into tears. They noticed the bowls of porridge, the chairs, and the beds—all showing signs of intrusion. Something or someone had trespassed into their humble abode.
As they investigated further, they found Goldilocks fast asleep in Baby Bear’s bed. The little girl woke to the sight of the bears, startled but unharmed. Recognizing her mistake, Goldilocks apologized profusely for her intrusion and explained that she had only been driven by her curiosity.
The bears, moved by Goldilocks’ sincere remorse, forgave her. They realized that while their belongings had been disturbed, no real harm had been done. Together, they shared a warm meal of porridge, mended the broken chair, and laughed at the unexpected turn of events.
The tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears teaches us the importance of respect, empathy, and the consequences of our actions. It reminds us to seek permission, appreciate the belongings of others, and treat their spaces with care.
And so, Goldilocks bid farewell to the three bears, forever cherishing the lessons she had learned. The bears, too, continued their peaceful life, their cottage filled with love, forgiveness, and a newfound understanding of the value of sharing.
Exercise 3: Questions
1. Who were the three bears in the story, and where did they live?
2. What led Goldilocks to enter the bears’ cottage, and what did she find inside?
3. Describe Goldilocks’ experiences with the three bowls of porridge, the three chairs, and the three beds.
4. How did the bears react when they returned home and discovered Goldilocks in their cottage?
5. What important lessons can be learned from the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” and how did the story conclude?
Exercise 4: Discussion
- Who are the main characters?
- What is the moral of the story?
- Do you have a similar story in your culture? How is it the same? How is it different?
- What did you like or dislike about the story?
