Tom seeks a career. He visits a mansion. Lady Dark needs help. Her house is shadowy. She owns many jewels. Tom is an expert. He sits on floor. He counts her breaths. This job is peculiar. He feels very determined. The room is silent. He hears a sound. It is a tiny bug. He kills the bug. She feels very satisfied. She pays him gold. Tom is her clock. His life is mystery. He lands new job. Gold fills his pockets.
📚 Story Vocabulary and Phrase
In this section, you will review six key words and phrases from the story. Learn the meaning and the part of speech for each item.
| Word / Phrase | Description | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| shadowy (adj.) | Dark and full of shadows; hard to see. | The old library is very shadowy. |
| expert (n.) | A person with special skills or knowledge. | He is an expert at fixing old clocks. |
| peculiar (adj.) | Strange or unusual. | The cat has a peculiar habit. |
| determined (adj.) | Having a strong focus to reach a goal. | The determined student studies all day. |
| satisfied (adj.) | Pleased because you got what you wanted. | I am satisfied with my new car. |
| mystery (n.) | Something strange that you cannot explain. | The missing key is a mystery. |
📝 3. Story Exercise: True or False?
Read the story carefully and decide if the following statements are True or False.
- Tom is looking for a job in a small office.
- Lady Dark lives in a house with many jewels.
- Tom’s job is to cook food for the lady.
- Tom kills a bug because the room is silent.
- Tom receives gold as payment for his new job.
Answers
- False. He visits a “mansion.”
- True. “She owns many jewels.”
- False. “He counts her breaths” as a clock.
- True. The room is “silent” and a bug makes a sound.
- True. “She pays him gold” and it “fills his pockets.”
🗣️ 4. Let’s talk about it
Let’s discuss the story’s themes. Use the ” Answer Tip” to help you start your sentences.
Tom found a “peculiar” job. Do you want a strange career one day?
Simple Answer Tip: “Yes, I want a peculiar job in a museum.”
Lady Dark was satisfied with Tom. Are you good at staying silent?
Simple Answer Tip: “No, I am not satisfied with quiet rooms.”
Tom’s life is a mystery. Do you tell your secrets to your friends?
Simple Answer Tip: “My life is a big mystery to everyone.”
