Welcome to another listening activity. Get ready for a cunning tale that involves clever mice and a mischievous cat. Today’s story is called ”Belling the Cat.” In a mouse community troubled by a common enemy, the cat, the mice gather to brainstorm solutions. The young mouse proposes a plan that seems foolproof, but an old mouse poses a critical question that sparks a realization. What happens when a brilliant idea meets a practical challenge? Let’s listen to this classic story and show the timeless wisdom it holds. After the story, get ready for an interactive quiz to see if you can outsmart the cat, just like our clever mouse friends. Excited? Let’s scamper into the enchanting world of ‘Belling the Cat!
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(00:00) [Music] Belling the cat. Once upon a time, the mice had a meeting to figure out how to deal with their common enemy the cat. [Music] some said this and some said that. many ideas were discussed but the mice could not find a solution. at last, a young mouse spoke: ”I have a plan all we need to do is put a bell around the cat’s neck,
(00:37) the bell will ring whenever the cat moves and we will be able to run away before she comes.” all the mice were surprised upon hearing the plan of the young mouse and started celebrating. then an old Mouse rose and said the plan sounds very good but tell me one thing who will bell the cat? the mice looked at
(01:04) one another in fear nobody had an answer. Moral of the story: it is easy to propose impossible remedies [Music]
Uncover your listening skills with this quiz
As you conclude this tale of wit and wisdom with ‘Belling the Cat,’ let the echoes of the mice’s dilemma resonate in your minds. This fable teaches us a valuable lesson about the balance between ideas and their practicality. Now, brace yourselves for a fun and interactive quiz that will challenge your understanding of this clever mouse strategy. Are you up for the challenge? Let’s see if you can put the bell around the cat! Ready, set, let the quiz begin!
