Lord Gold has diamonds. They shine like ice. Arthur guards the room. He feels very bored. The room is shadowy. Arthur finds a chair. He sits on velvet. He closes his eyes. Arthur sleeps for hours. He avoids his duty. A cold wind blows. Something moves in the dark. Arthur feels dreadful fear. A white ghost rises. It waves thin arms. Arthur runs to the street. He leaves the gold. The ghost is harmless. It is his shirt. His laziness kills luck.
📚 Story Vocabulary and Phrase
Review five key words and phrases from the story. Learn the meaning and the part of speech for each item.
| Word / Phrase | Simple English Description | Simple Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| shadowy (adj.) | Dark and full of shadows; hard to see. | The old library is very shadowy. |
| duty (n.) | Something that you must do because it is your job. | It is my duty to help people. |
| dreadful (adj.) | Very bad, scary, or unpleasant. | I had a dreadful dream last night. |
| harmless (adj.) | Not dangerous and not able to hurt anyone. | That small spider is harmless. |
| laziness (n.) | The quality of not wanting to work or be active. | His laziness is a big problem at school. |
📝 3. Story Exercise: True or False?
Read the story carefully and decide if the following statements are True or False.
- Lord Gold keeps expensive diamonds in a room.
- Arthur is a very hard worker who never sleeps.
- Arthur sees a white ghost while he is awake.
- The “ghost” in the room is actually just a shirt.
- Arthur stays in the room and protects the gold.
Answers
- True. “Lord Gold has diamonds.”
- False. Arthur “feels very bored” and “sleeps for hours.”
- False. He was sleeping and woke up to see it in the “shadowy” room.
- True. “It is his shirt.”
- False. “Arthur runs to the street” and “leaves the gold.”
🗣️ 4. Let’s talk about it
Let’s discuss the story’s themes. Use the ” Answer Tip” to help you start your sentences.
Arthur avoids his duty. Do you sometimes want to sleep at work?
Simple Answer Tip: “Yes, I feel tired, but I do my duty.”
Arthur felt dreadful fear. What is the scariest thing in your house?
Simple Answer Tip: “I feel dreadful when I see a big bug.”
Arthur’s laziness changed his life. Do you think small mistakes are dangerous?
Simple Answer Tip: “Yes, laziness can cause a big disaster.”
