In this listening activity, you will start another adventure into the world of fables with the story of ”The Fox and The Grapes.” In this classic tale, you will follow the journey of a thirsty fox in the jungle, eager to satisfy his thirst with a tempting bunch of grapes. As the video unravels the events that unfold, pay close attention to the moral lesson hidden within. Afterward, you’ll conclude with some reflections on your listening through a quiz. Let’s discover the wisdom of ‘The Fox and The Grapes!
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(00:00) [Music] The Fox and the grapes. a very thirsty Fox was wandering in the jungle looking for water he spotted a bunch of grapes hanging from a vine curled up on a tree. the Fox got really happy he thought this is just the thing I need to quench my thirst [Music] he jumped but he couldn’t reach the grapes. the grapes were too high up for
(00:39) him. he tried with all his strength to jump higher and higher and he couldn’t reach them. the Fox finally gave up and said the grapes are probably sour anyway. and he walked away. [Music] moral of the story: it’s easy to despise what you cannot get [Music]
Uncover your listening skills with this quiz
Well done! We’ve reached the end of ‘The Fox and The Grapes.’ Wasn’t that an intriguing tale? The moral, ‘It’s easy to despise what you cannot get,’ teaches us about the importance of humility and resilience. I hope you enjoyed this fable adventure. Now, let’s put your understanding to the test with a quiz. Ready to showcase your knowledge? Happy learning!
