📖 Script
Narrator:
In the heart of the jungle, animals gathered at a clearing to talk and boast about their strengths. Among them stood a leopard with a coat covered in golden spots, shining under the sun.
Leopard: “Look at my beautiful skin. Isn’t it the finest in the jungle?”
Narrator:
The animals murmured in admiration. Then came the fox, slender and swift, with eyes that glimmered with clever thoughts.
Fox: “Indeed, your fur is lovely. But beauty fades. I would rather be known for my mind.”
Leopard: “What good is intelligence when you don’t look impressive?”
Fox: “When danger comes, it’s not your looks that save you. It’s your brain.”
Narrator:
The other animals nodded thoughtfully. They remembered how the fox had escaped traps, found food in hard times, and helped others with smart ideas.
Narrator:
Suddenly, a hunter’s drum echoed in the distance. The animals panicked. The leopard froze, unsure where to go, but the fox calmly led the way through a secret path he had discovered earlier.
Fox: “Follow me—this way is safe.”
Narrator:
Thanks to the fox, all the animals escaped. The leopard, out of breath, looked at him with newfound respect.
Leopard: “You’re right… a smart mind truly is the best gift.”
Narrator:
From that day on, the leopard admired the fox not for his appearance, but for the sharpness of his thinking. And the jungle valued wisdom more than beauty.
📚 Vocabulary
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Boast – to speak with pride about something
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Cunning – clever and crafty
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Admiration – respect and approval
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Fades – disappears slowly
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Newfound – recently discovered
💬 Useful Expressions
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“Beauty fades.” – Physical appearance doesn’t last forever.
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“It’s your brain.” – Intelligence is what truly matters.
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“A smart mind truly is the best gift.” – Being clever is the greatest advantage.
❓ Comprehension Questions
1. What did the leopard boast about?
2. How did the fox respond to the leopard’s comments?
3. What danger appeared in the story?
4. Who helped the animals escape safely?
5. What did the leopard learn at the end of the story?