🦊🐐 The Fox and the Goat
Aesop’s Fable – Easy English Story for Kids
🎭 Character Descriptions
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🦊 Fox: A clever orange fox with quick thinking. He always looks for a way out, even if it means tricking others.
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🐐 Goat: A kind but careless goat with white fur and short horns. He believes others too easily and doesn’t think before acting.
📜 The Fox and the Goat
Aesop’s Fable – Easy English Version
NARRATOR:
One hot summer day, a thirsty fox was walking through the dry countryside.
The sun was high, and his tongue was dry.
He needed water—cold, clean water.
Then he saw a deep stone well in the field.
He looked inside and spotted fresh water shining at the bottom.
🦊 FOX:
“Oh! That water looks cool and sweet. I must drink some!”
NARRATOR:
Without thinking, the fox jumped into the well.
He drank and drank until his thirst was gone.
🦊 FOX:
“Ahh… That’s better!”
NARRATOR:
But when he tried to climb out, he slipped.
The walls were smooth and too high.
He was stuck.
🦊 FOX:
“Oh no! I can’t get out. What should I do?”
NARRATOR:
A few minutes later, a goat passed by.
He heard the fox and peered over the edge of the well.
🐐 GOAT:
“Hello, friend! Is the water down there good?”
🦊 FOX:
“The best I’ve ever tasted! Come down and have a drink!”
NARRATOR:
The goat didn’t stop to think.
He jumped right into the well and began drinking.
🐐 GOAT:
“Mmm! You’re right! It’s wonderful!”
NARRATOR:
But then he looked up and frowned.
🐐 GOAT:
“Wait… how do we get out of here?”
🦊 FOX:
“Don’t worry. I’ve got a plan.
Stand still, and I’ll climb on your back and jump out.
Then I’ll help pull you up.”
NARRATOR:
The goat agreed and stood still.
The fox climbed up, used the goat’s back like a ladder,
leaped out of the well… and walked away without looking back.
🐐 GOAT:
“Hey! What about me? You said you’d help!”
🦊 FOX (from above):
“You should have thought before jumping in.”
NARRATOR (ending):
Think before you act.
Quick decisions can lead to deep trouble.
Smart thinking keeps you safe.
THE END.
📚 Vocabulary
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well – a deep hole in the ground with water
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slippery – smooth and hard to hold or stand on
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trick – to fool someone for your own gain
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climb – to go up something
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plan – an idea for what to do next
💬 Useful Expressions
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“Is the water good?” – Asking if something is nice or safe
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“I have a plan.” – Saying you know what to do next
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“You should have thought before jumping in.” – A warning about acting too quickly
❓Comprehension Questions
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Why did the fox jump into the well?
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What problem did the fox face?
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What did the goat do after hearing the fox?
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How did the fox escape the well?
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What is the lesson of this story?