In this listening activity, you will go through a delightful journey into the enchanting fable of ”The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse.” Picture the cozy country fields and the bustling town streets as we explore the tale of two friends with different tastes. Join us in unraveling the story’s layers and discovering the timeless moral it holds. After this storytelling adventure, you’ll be exposed to a short quiz to test your understanding. Are you ready to dive into the world of ‘The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse?
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(00:00) [Music] the town mouse and the country mouse. once a town mouse was visiting his friend the country mouse. for dinner the country mouse served him only barley and grain. the town mouse pitied the country Mouse and said: you should come with me to the town I’ll serve you all sorts of fine food. the country mouse agreed to come
(00:30) with him. the next morning both of them went together to the town they arrived late at night. the town mouse suggested that they should eat after such a long journey. he took his friend to a grand dining room. the country mouse had seen nothing like it. the dining table was filled with the leftovers of a fine feast, they ate
(00:57) cake jellies cheese and everything nice. the country mouse was thinking about how lucky the town mouse is. suddenly they heard growling and both of them panicked. the town mouse shouted it’s the cat run they ran. as fast as they could. I think I’ll head back home, said the country mouse. I’d rather have barley and grain
(01:30) and live in peace than eat cake and cheese and live in fear. moral of the story: it is better to live in poverty and in peace than to have plenty and live in fear [Music]
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Well done! You’ve come to the end of ‘The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse.’ What an intriguing tale of friendship, choices, and the pursuit of contentment. The country mouse’s decision teaches us a valuable lesson about the importance of peace over extravagance. We hope you enjoyed this timeless fable. Now, let’s put your understanding to the test with a quiz. Are you excited to showcase your knowledge? Let’s dive into the quiz and continue our learning journey!
