Unlock English: Fun with Short Stories

The Dancing Duck

Finding Your Balance-upper beginner

A wedding party begins. A duck stands by the cake. It sees the bride and groom. Music plays. The duck dances. Guests laugh. The duck spins. It flaps. It waddles around. The bride smiles. The groom claps. The duck steals the show. Everyone watches. The duck ends its dance with a bow. The guests cheer. The wedding party loves the dancing duck. The duck feels proud.

The Cat Hits the Book

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A cat sits on a pile of books. It feels curious. It swats a book with its paw. The book flips open. The cat swats another book. Pages fly around. The cat jumps. it pounces. It looks like it studies hard. A mouse peeks out. The cat spots the mouse. It forgets the books. The cat chases the mouse. The books rest. The cat’s study time ends.

The Clumsy Elephant

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An elephant wants to dance. It steps onto the stage. It lifts a leg and slips. The audience gasps. The elephant falls but stands up quickly. It tries again. It twirls and crashes into a prop. The crowd laughs. The elephant feels happy. It dances with more energy. It stumbles and falls again. The audience cheers. The clumsy elephant bows. Everyone loves the show.

The Rabbit Cuts to The Chase

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A rabbit holds a map. It looks lost. It wants to find the carrot patch. The rabbit jumps over logs. It runs through bushes. It spots a turtle. The rabbit skips the greetings. It cuts to the chase. The rabbit asks for directions. The turtle points left. The rabbit sprints away. It reaches the carrots. The rabbit munches happily. The rushing rabbit wins the day.

The Hippo Blows Off Steam

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A hippo feels angry. It stomps to the lake. It splashes into the water. Fish scatter. The hippo blows bubbles. It blows off steam. Birds watch from the trees. The hippo swims fast. It dives. It jumps. The water swirls. The hippo feels better. It floats on its back. The sun shines down. The hippo relaxes. The lake calms. The steamy hippo smiles again. All is peaceful.

The Tennis Turtle

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A turtle stands on a tennis court. It holds a racket. The ball flies toward it. The turtle swings. The ball bounces back. The turtle’s opponent, a hare, looks surprised. The ball is in his court now. The hare runs. It misses. The crowd cheers. The turtle smiles. It wins the point. The slow and steady turtle plays well. The game continues. The tennis turtle enjoys the match.

The Sheep Hits the Hay

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A sheep feels tired. It looks for a place to rest. It sees a big haystack. The sheep walks over. It jumps onto the hay. It fluffs the hay with its hooves. The sheep hits the hay. It lies down. The stars shine above. The sheep closes its eyes. It snores softly. The barn feels quiet. The sleepy sheep dreams of green fields. It enjoys its cozy nap.

The Squirrel Kicks the Habit

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A squirrel loves snacks. It munches on nuts all day. Its belly grows big. One day, the squirrel feels slow. It wants to run fast again. The squirrel decides to kick the habit. It hides the snacks. It eats fruits instead. The squirrel runs. It jumps. It feels light. It feels happy. The other animals cheer. The snack-loving squirrel now enjoys healthy treats. It smiles. It plays in the trees.

He Breaks the Bank

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Tim finds an old piggy bank. He shakes it. Coins jingle inside. Tim feels curious. He wants to see his treasure. Tim grabs a hammer. He aims and swings. The piggy bank breaks open. Coins spill everywhere. Tim laughs. He counts the money. It feels like a fortune. Tim plans to buy a big toy. His piggy bank adventure makes him happy. Tim loves his shiny coins.

The Sneaky Cat Under the Rader

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A cat moves quietly. It wants to stay under the radar. The cat sneaks past the dog. The dog sleeps soundly. The cat tiptoes to the kitchen. It spots a bowl of fish. The cat grins and grabs a fish. It munches happily. The cat licks its paws. The dog wakes up and looks around. The cat hides behind a chair. The sneaky cat succeeds again. It feels clever and proud.