Zambian Tales- Funny & Easy English Adventure


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                                                       ZAMBIAN TALES:    
                                            FUN AND EASY ENGLISH ADVENTURE


Story 1: The Clever Tortoise
One day, a hungry lion roared in the forest. "I will eat all the animals!" he shouted. The animals were scared, but Tortoise had an idea. She walked slowly to Lion and said, "I am small, but I can find you more food." Lion laughed, "You? How?" Tortoise smiled and led Lion to a big river. "Look inside," she said. Lion looked and saw his own face in the water. "Another lion with food!" he roared and jumped in. Splash! Lion swam away, confused, and Tortoise saved the day.

Words to Learn: hungry, forest, roared, scared, river
Why It Works: Teaches problem-solving and uses animals familiar to Zambian learners.
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Story 2: The Lost Goat
Musa lived near a big hill with his little goat, Tembo. One morning, Tembo ran away. Musa looked everywhere—under trees, behind rocks, and near the stream. He was sad. Then, he heard a "baa!" from the hill. Musa climbed up and found Tembo eating green grass with a new friend, a wild rabbit. Musa laughed and said, "Tembo, you found a buddy!" He took Tembo home, happy again.
Words to Learn: hill, goat, stream, climbed, friend
Why It Works: Reflects rural life and shows determination, relatable to Zambian students.
Story 3: The Magic Pot
Leya’s grandmother gave her a small pot. "Cook with love," she said. Leya put maize and water in the pot and sang a happy song. Suddenly, the pot glowed! It cooked the maize into a big meal—enough for her whole family. Every day, Leya sang, and the pot made food. Soon, her village heard about it. They all sang together, and the pot fed everyone. "Love makes magic," Leya said with a smile.
Words to Learn: pot, maize, sang, glowed, village
Why It Works: Highlights family, community, and Zambian staples like maize, with a fun twist.
Story 4: The Happy Fish
A fish named Bubbles lived in a clear river. One day, she saw a shiny stone. Bubbles swam to it and smiled. "So pretty!" she said. Her friends, the frogs, jumped and cheered. They all played near the stone. Bubbles was happy every day.
Quiz Questions:
  1. What is the fish’s name?
    a) Bubbles
    b) Stone
    c) Frog
    d) River
    Answer: a)
  2. Where did Bubbles live?
    a) In a tree
    b) In a clear river
    c) In a house
    d) In the sky
    Answer: b)
  3. What did Bubbles see?
    a) A shiny stone
    b) A big fish
    c) A frog
    d) A boat
    Answer: a)
  4. Who cheered with Bubbles?
    a) Birds
    b) Frogs
    c) Dogs
    d) Cats
    Answer: b)
  5. How did Bubbles feel?
    a) Sad
    b) Happy
    c) Angry
    d) Tired
    Answer: b)
Story 5: The Brave Chicken
Chipo the chicken lived on a farm. One night, a fox came. "I will eat you!" it growled. Chipo flapped her wings and crowed loudly. The farmer woke up and chased the fox away. Chipo felt brave. She slept safely and told her friends the next day.
Quiz Questions:
  1. What is the chicken’s name?
    a) Chipo
    b) Fox
    c) Farmer
    d) Farm
    Answer: a)
  2. Where did Chipo live?
    a) In a forest
    b) On a farm
    c) In a river
    d) In a village
    Answer: b)
  3. Who came at night?
    a) A dog
    b) A fox
    c) A bird
    d) A cat
    Answer: b)
  4. What did Chipo do?
    a) Ran away
    b) Flapped her wings and crowed
    c) Hid in a hole
    d) Slept quietly
    Answer: b)
  5. How did Chipo feel after?
    a) Scared
    b) Brave
    c) Sad
    d) Hungry
    Answer: b)
Story 6: The Kind Monkey
Kofi the monkey lived in a big tree. He saw a baby bird fall from its nest. Kofi climbed down and picked it up. He put the bird back safely. The mother bird sang, "Thank you, Kofi!" Kofi smiled and swung back to his tree, feeling kind.
Quiz Questions:
  1. What is the monkey’s name?
    a) Kofi
    b) Bird
    c) Tree
    d) Nest
    Answer: a)
  2. Where did Kofi live?
    a) In a river
    b) In a big tree
    c) On a farm
    d) In a house
    Answer: b)
  3. What fell from the nest?
    a) A monkey
    b) A baby bird
    c) A stone
    d) A leaf
    Answer: b)
  4. What did Kofi do?
    a) Ate the bird
    b) Put the bird back safely
    c) Ran away
    d) Hid the bird
    Answer: b)
  5. How did Kofi feel?
    a) Angry
    b) Kind
    c) Tired
    d) Sad
    Answer: b)
Story 6: The Quiet Cat
Miso the cat lived near a village. She liked to sit quietly under a tree. One day, she saw a mouse. Miso stayed still and waited. Then, she pounced and caught the mouse. The village children laughed and clapped. Miso purred happily.
Quiz Questions:
  1. What is the cat’s name?
    a) Miso
    b) Mouse
    c) Tree
    d) Village
    Answer: a)
  2. Where did Miso live?
    a) In a forest
    b) Near a village
    c) In a river
    d) On a farm
    Answer: b)
  3. What did Miso see?
    a) A bird
    b) A mouse
    c) A dog
    d) A fish
    Answer: b)
  4. What did Miso do?
    a) Ran away
    b) Pounced and caught the mouse
    c) Climbed a tree
    d) Slept quietly
    Answer: b)
  5. How did the children react?
    a) Cried
    b) Laughed and clapped
    c) Ran away
    d) Hid
    Answer: b)
Story 7: The Strong Elephant
Tembo the elephant lived by a river. One day, a tree fell on the path. People could not pass. Tembo pushed the tree with his strong trunk. Everyone cheered, "Thank you, Tembo!" He trumpeted happily and walked back to the river.
Quiz Questions:
  1. What is the elephant’s name?
    a) Tembo
    b) Tree
    c) River
    d) Path
    Answer: a)
  2. Where did Tembo live?
    a) In a forest
    b) By a river
    c) On a farm
    d) In a village
    Answer: b)
  3. What fell on the path?
    a) A stone
    b) A tree
    c) A bird
    d) A leaf
    Answer: b)
  4. What did Tembo do?
    a) Hid the tree
    b) Pushed the tree with his trunk
    c) Ran away
    d) Ate the tree
    Answer: b)
  5. How did people feel?
    a) Sad
    b) Happy
    c) Angry
    d) Scared
    Answer: b)
Story 8: The Funny Dog
Bobo the dog lived in a village. He liked to chase his tail in circles. One day, children watched and laughed. "You are funny, Bobo!" they said. Bobo barked and wagged his tail. The children played with him all day.
Quiz Questions:
  1. What is the dog’s name?
    a) Bobo
    b) Tail
    c) Village
    d) Child
    Answer: a)
  2. Where did Bobo live?
    a) In a forest
    b) In a village
    c) By a river
    d) On a farm
    Answer: b)
  3. What did Bobo like to do?
    a) Chase his tail
    b) Sleep quietly
    c) Eat bones
    d) Run away
    Answer: a)
  4. How did the children feel?
    a) Sad
    b) Funny
    c) Happy
    d) Tired
    Answer: c)
  5. What did Bobo do at the end?
    a) Hid
    b) Barked and wagged his tail
    c) Climbed a tree
    d) Ate food
    Answer: b)
Story 9: The Smart Pig
Pipi the pig lived on a farm. She saw a locked gate. "I want to eat the grass outside!" she thought. Pipi pushed a stick with her nose and opened the gate. She ate happily and told her friends her smart idea.
Quiz Questions:
  1. What is the pig’s name?
    a) Pipi
    b) Gate
    c) Farm
    d) Grass
    Answer: a)
  2. Where did Pipi live?
    a) In a village
    b) On a farm
    c) By a river
    d) In a forest
    Answer: b)
  3. What did Pipi see?
    a) A locked gate
    b) A big tree
    c) A chicken
    d) A river
    Answer: a)
  4. How did Pipi open the gate?
    a) Jumped over it
    b) Pushed a stick with her nose
    c) Broke it with her head
    d) Asked a farmer
    Answer: b)
  5. How did Pipi feel?
    a) Sad
    b) Happy
    c) Angry
    d) Tired
    Answer: b)
Story 10: The Curious Goat
Gogo the goat lived on a hill. She saw bright flowers far away. "I want to see them!" she said. Gogo climbed down the hill carefully. She smelled the flowers and jumped happily. Her friends followed her the next day.
Quiz Questions:
  1. What is the goat’s name?
    a) Gogo
    b) Hill
    c) Flower
    d) Friend
    Answer: a)
  2. Where did Gogo live?
    a) On a hill
    b) In a river
    c) On a farm
    d) In a village
    Answer: a)
  3. What did Gogo see?
    a) Bright flowers
    b) A big tree
    c) A goat
    d) A stone
    Answer: a)
  4. What did Gogo do?
    a) Ran away
    b) Climbed down the hill carefully
    c) Hid in a hole
    d) Ate the hill
    Answer: b)
  5. How did Gogo feel?
    a) Sad
    b) Happy
    c) Scared
    d) Angry
    Answer: b)
Story 11: The Fast Lizard
Lizi the lizard lived near a rock. She liked to run fast on hot days. One day, a bird tried to catch her. Lizi dashed away quickly. "Too fast for you!" she said. The bird flew away, and Lizi rested safely.
Quiz Questions:
  1. What is the lizard’s name?
    a) Lizi
    b) Rock
    c) Bird
    d) Day
    Answer: a)
  2. Where did Lizi live?
    a) Near a rock
    b) In a river
    c) On a hill
    d) In a tree
    Answer: a)
  3. What did Lizi like to do?
    a) Run fast
    b) Sleep quietly
    c) Eat leaves
    d) Hide in a hole
    Answer: a)
  4. Who tried to catch Lizi?
    a) A cat
    b) A bird
    c) A dog
    d) A snake
    Answer: b)
  5. How did Lizi feel at the end?
    a) Scared
    b) Safe
    c) Sad
    d) Tired
    Answer: b)
Story 12: The Loyal Horse
Homa the horse lived on a farm. He carried bags for the farmer every day. One day, the farmer fell. Homa stood still and waited. The farmer stood up and said, "You are loyal, Homa!" Homa neighed happily and walked home.
Quiz Questions:
  1. What is the horse’s name?
    a) Homa
    b) Farmer
    c) Farm
    d) Bag
    Answer: a)
  2. Where did Homa live?
    a) In a village
    b) On a farm
    c) By a river
    d) In a forest
    Answer: b)
  3. What did Homa do every day?
    a) Carried bags
    b) Ran fast
    c) Ate grass
    d) Slept quietly
    Answer: a)
  4. What happened to the farmer?
    a) He ran away
    b) He fell
    c) He hid
    d) He slept
    Answer: b)
  5. How did the farmer feel about Homa?
    a) Angry
    b) Loyal
    c) Sad
    d) Tired
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  6. Story 13. The Mad Dog in the Street
    Bobo the dog ran wildly in the street. He barked and jumped at people. "He’s mad!" shouted a boy. The villagers threw water to calm him. Bobo stopped and sat quietly. The vet came and gave him medicine. Bobo wagged his tail, feeling better.
    Quiz Questions:
    1. What is the dog’s name?
      a) Bobo
      b) Boy
      c) Vet
      d) Street
      Answer: a)
    2. Where was Bobo running?
      a) In a forest
      b) In the street
      c) On a farm
      d) In a river
      Answer: b)
    3. What did Bobo do?
      a) Slept quietly
      b) Barked and jumped
      c) Ate food
      d) Hid under a tree
      Answer: b)
    4. What did the villagers do?
      a) Threw water
      b) Ran away
      c) Laughed
      d) Fed him
      Answer: a)
    5. How did Bobo feel at the end?
      a) Mad
      b) Better
      c) Sad
      d) Tired
      Answer: b)
    STORY 14. Tears of Failure
    Lina tried to bake a cake for her friend’s birthday. She mixed the flour, but it fell flat. "Oh no!" she cried, tears falling. Her brother helped her try again. This time, the cake was perfect. Lina smiled and stopped crying.
    Quiz Questions:
    1. What is Lina’s name?
      a) Lina
      b) Brother
      c) Cake
      d) Friend
      Answer: a)
    2. What did Lina try to make?
      a) A cake
      b) Bread
      c) Soup
      d) Cookies
      Answer: a)
    3. Why did Lina cry?
      a) The cake fell flat
      b) She was happy
      c) Her brother left
      d) She ate too much
      Answer: a)
    4. Who helped Lina?
      a) Her friend
      b) Her brother
      c) The baker
      d) Her mother
      Answer: b)
    5. How did Lina feel at the end?
      a) Sad
      b) Happy
      c) Angry
      d) Tired
      Answer: b)
    STORY 15. Pigs in the Sky
    One sunny day, pigs flew in the sky! Kofi the farmer stared. "Pigs can’t fly!" he said. The pigs giggled and floated on clouds. It was a magic day. Kofi laughed and told his friends. The pigs landed safely and ate grass.
    Quiz Questions:
    1. Who saw the pigs in the sky?
      a) Kofi
      b) Pigs
      c) Friends
      d) Sky
      Answer: a)
    2. Where were the pigs?
      a) On the ground
      b) In the sky
      c) In a river
      d) On a farm
      Answer: b)
    3. What did Kofi say?
      a) "Pigs can’t fly!"
      b) "Pigs are funny!"
      c) "Pigs are big!"
      d) "Pigs are sad!"
      Answer: a)
    4. What did the pigs do in the sky?
      a) Ate grass
      b) Floated on clouds
      c) Ran away
      d) Hid
      Answer: b)
    5. How did Kofi feel?
      a) Sad
      b) Happy
      c) Angry
      d) Scared
      Answer: b)
    STORY 16 A Smoking Monkey
    Miko the monkey found a pipe in the forest. He put it in his mouth and puffed smoke. "This is fun!" he said, coughing. His friends laughed. Miko dropped the pipe and drank water. He never smoked again.
    Quiz Questions:
    1. What is the monkey’s name?
      a) Miko
      b) Pipe
      c) Forest
      d) Friend
      Answer: a)
    2. Where did Miko find the pipe?
      a) In a tree
      b) In the forest
      c) On a farm
      d) In a river
      Answer: b)
    3. What did Miko do with the pipe?
      a) Ate it
      b) Puffed smoke
      c) Threw it away
      d) Hid it
      Answer: b)
    4. How did Miko’s friends react?
      a) Cried
      b) Laughed
      c) Ran away
      d) Slept
      Answer: b)
    5. What did Miko do at the end?
      a) Smoked more
      b) Drank water
      c) Climbed a tree
      d) Ate bananas
      Answer: b)
    STORY 17. Fight Under the Sea
    Fish and crabs fought under the sea. Fish said, "This water is mine!" Crabs said, "No, it’s ours!" A wise turtle stopped them. "Share the water," he said. Fish and crabs smiled and played together.
    Quiz Questions:
    1. Who fought under the sea?
      a) Fish and crabs
      b) Birds and fish
      c) Turtles and crabs
      d) Snakes and fish
      Answer: a)
    2. What did the fish say?
      a) "This water is mine!"
      b) "Let’s play!"
      c) "Go away!"
      d) "I’m hungry!"
      Answer: a)
    3. What did the crabs say?
      a) "No, it’s ours!"
      b) "Let’s share!"
      c) "Run away!"
      d) "I’m tired!"
      Answer: a)
    4. Who stopped the fight?
      a) A fish
      b) A wise turtle
      c) A crab
      d) A bird
      Answer: b)
    5. How did fish and crabs feel at the end?
      a) Angry
      b) Happy
      c) Sad
      d) Tired
      Answer: b)
    STORY 18. Animal Debate
    Lion, elephant, and monkey met under a tree. "I am the strongest!" roared Lion. "No, I am!" trumpeted Elephant. Monkey said, "I am the smartest!" They argued all day. A wise owl said, "You are all special." They agreed and became friends.
    Quiz Questions:
    1. Who met under the tree?
      a) Lion, elephant, and monkey
      b) Fish, crab, and turtle
      c) Dog, cat, and bird
      d) Pig, goat, and horse
      Answer: a)
    2. What did Lion say?
      a) "I am the strongest!"
      b) "I am the smartest!"
      c) "I am the fastest!"
      d) "I am the biggest!"
      Answer: a)
    3. What did Elephant say?
      a) "No, I am!"
      b) "Let’s play!"
      c) "Run away!"
      d) "I’m hungry!"
      Answer: a)
    4. Who said they were the smartest?
      a) Lion
      b) Elephant
      c) Monkey
      d) Owl
      Answer: c)
    5. How did they feel at the end?
      a) Angry
      b) Happy
      c) Sad
      d) Tired
      Answer: b)
    STORY 19. Can a Lizard Talk?
    Lizi the lizard sat on a rock. "Can I talk?" she wondered. She opened her mouth, but no words came. A boy walked by and said, "Lizards don’t talk!" Lizi winked and ran away. She kept her secret quiet.
    Quiz Questions:
    1. What is the lizard’s name?
      a) Lizi
      b) Rock
      c) Boy
      d) Secret
      Answer: a)
    2. Where did Lizi sit?
      a) On a tree
      b) On a rock
      c) In a river
      d) On a hill
      Answer: b)
    3. What did Lizi wonder?
      a) "Can I talk?"
      b) "Can I run?"
      c) "Can I eat?"
      d) "Can I hide?"
      Answer: a)
    4. Who said lizards don’t talk?
      a) A girl
      b) A boy
      c) A bird
      d) A cat
      Answer: b)
    5. What did Lizi do at the end?
      a) Talked loudly
      b) Winked and ran away
      c) Hid under a rock
      d) Ate food
      Answer: b)
    STORY 22. Snakes That Put on Clothes
    Sisi the snake found clothes on the ground. She slid into a red shirt. "I look nice!" she said. Her friends, the rats, giggled. "Snakes don’t wear clothes!" they said. Sisi laughed and took it off, slithering away happily.
    Quiz Questions:
    1. What is the snake’s name?
      a) Sisi
      b) Shirt
      c) Rat
      d) Ground
      Answer: a)
    2. What did Sisi find?
      a) Food
      b) Clothes
      c) A rock
      d) A tree
      Answer: b)
    3. What color was the shirt?
      a) Blue
      b) Red
      c) Green
      d) Yellow
      Answer: b)
    4. Who giggled at Sisi?
      a) Birds
      b) Rats
      c) Frogs
      d) Cats
      Answer: b)
    5. What did Sisi do at the end?
      a) Wore more clothes
      b) Took the shirt off
      c) Hid in a hole
      d) Ate the clothes
      Answer: b)
    STORY 23. Chicks and Baby Bupe in the Box
    Chicks and baby Bupe, a duck, were in a box. "Let’s get out!" peeped a chick. Bupe pushed the lid. They jumped out and ran to the farm. Their mother smiled and hugged them. They played happily all day.
    Quiz Questions:
    1. Who was in the box with the chicks?
      a) Baby Bupe
      b) A pig
      c) A goat
      d) A cat
      Answer: a)
    2. What kind of animal is Bupe?
      a) A chick
      b) A duck
      c) A chicken
      d) A turkey
      Answer: b)
    3. What did the chick say?
      a) "Let’s get out!"
      b) "Let’s sleep!"
      c) "Let’s eat!"
      d) "Let’s hide!"
      Answer: a)
    4. Where did they run to?
      a) The river
      b) The farm
      c) The hill
      d) The village
      Answer: b)
    5. How did their mother feel?
      a) Sad
      b) Happy
      c) Angry
      d) Tired
      Answer: b)
    STORY 24. A Pretending Croc
    Croc the crocodile hid in the river. "I’m a log!" he said, staying still. Fish swam by, thinking he was safe. Croc snapped and laughed, "I tricked you!" The fish swam away fast. Croc smiled and waited for the next game.
    Quiz Questions:
    1. What is the crocodile’s name?
      a) Croc
      b) Log
      c) Fish
      d) River
      Answer: a)
    2. Where did Croc hide?
      a) In a tree
      b) In the river
      c) On a hill
      d) In a farm
      Answer: b)
    3. What did Croc pretend to be?
      a) A fish
      b) A log
      c) A rock
      d) A bird
      Answer: b)
    4. What did Croc do to the fish?
      a) Ate them
      b) Snapped and laughed
      c) Hid from them
      d) Ran away
      Answer: b)
    5. How did the fish react?
      a) Laughed
      b) Swam away fast
      c) Hid in a hole
      d) Ate food
      Answer: b)
Story 25. Elephants in the Canoe
Tembo and Kofi, two elephants, wanted to cross the river. They climbed into a small canoe. "Be careful!" said the fisherman. The canoe rocked, but they sat still. Tembo trumpeted happily. Kofi pushed the paddle. They reached the other side safely and thanked the fisherman.
Quiz Questions:
  1. What are the names of the elephants?
    a) Tembo and Kofi
    b) Fish and Canoe
    c) River and Fisherman
    d) Tree and Hill
    Answer: a)
  2. Where did the elephants want to go?
    a) To the forest
    b) Across the river
    c) To the farm
    d) To the village
    Answer: b)
  3. What did the elephants climb into?
    a) A tree
    b) A small canoe
    c) A boat
    d) A rock
    Answer: b)
  4. Who warned the elephants?
    a) The fisherman
    b) A bird
    c) A frog
    d) A cat
    Answer: a)
  5. How did Tembo and Kofi feel at the end?
    a) Sad
    b) Happy
    c) Angry
    d) Tired
    Answer: b)

LEVEL A STORIES
1. The Singing Bird
A little bird sang by the river. The fish heard and danced in the water. "Your song is magic!" said Fish. Bird smiled and sang every day.
2. The Big Mango
Tina saw a huge mango on a tree. She climbed up fast. It fell—plop! She shared it with her brother.
3. The Fast Rabbit
Rabbit ran past Dog. "Catch me!" he shouted. Dog tried, but Rabbit hid in a hole. "Too slow!" Rabbit laughed.
4. The Rain Dance
No rain came, so Kofi danced. Clouds gathered, and drops fell. "You brought rain!" his sister cheered.
5. The Lost Shoe
Bana lost her shoe in the mud. She dug with a stick. There it was! She danced home.
6. The Friendly Cow
Milo’s cow gave milk every day. One morning, she mooed at a stray cat. Now they share the barn.
7. The Bright Star
Lulu saw a star shining. "Make a wish!" said Dad. She wished for a puppy—and got one!
8. The Broken Pot
Sana dropped her water pot. It cracked. She fixed it with clay. "Good as new!" she said.
9. The Happy Hen
Chipo’s hen laid two eggs. She clucked loudly. Chipo cooked them for supper. "Yum!" said Mum.
10. The Tall Tree
A monkey climbed a tall tree. He saw a big nest. "Birds live here!" he said and climbed down.
11. The Red Ball
Tembo kicked his red ball too far. It rolled to a goat. Goat kicked it back. They played all day.
12. The Quiet Fish
A fish hid under a rock. Crocodile swam by. Fish stayed still. "Safe!" it whispered.
13. The Windy Day
The wind blew Mary’s hat away. She ran and jumped. "Got it!" she laughed, holding it tight.
14. The Sweet Yam
Bisa dug up a yam. It was big and sweet. He shared it with his friends. They all smiled.
15. The Little Boat
Jonah made a boat from sticks. It floated on the stream. "Sail away!" he cheered.
16. The Clever Cat
Cat saw a mouse near the maize. She waited quietly. Mouse ran, but Cat was faster!
17. The New Drum
Tina got a drum. She hit it—boom, boom! Her friends danced. "Best music!" they shouted.
18. The Flying Kite
Peter’s kite flew high. The string broke. It landed on a hill. He ran to get it.
19. The Kind Boy
Luka found a lost chick. He carried it home. The hen clucked thanks. Luka smiled.
20. The Shiny Stone
Mina found a shiny stone by the river. She showed her sister. "It’s treasure!" they giggled.
Passage 1
Kofi the monkey lived in a big ______ (1). He liked to swing from branch to branch. One day, he saw a shiny fruit and climbed down to eat it.
Choices for Blank 1:
a) river
b) tree
c) hill
d) village
Correct Answer: b)
Passage 2
Lina the chicken walked to the farm. She saw a ______ (1) and clucked loudly. "I will eat you!" she said. The worm hid quickly.
Choices for Blank 1:
a) worm
b) stone
c) flower
d) bird
Correct Answer: a)
Passage 3
Tembo the elephant stood by the ______(1). He trumpeted happily and splashed water with his trunk. The fish swam away fast.
Choices for Blank 1:
a) tree
b) river
c) hill
d) farm
Correct Answer: b)
Passage 4
Bobo the dog ran in the ______ (1). He barked at a cat and chased it. The children laughed and clapped.
Choices for Blank 1:
a) street
b) forest
c) river
d) village
Correct Answer: a)
Passage 5
Pipi the pig pushed the gate with her ______(1). She wanted to eat the grass outside. The farmer saw her and smiled.
Choices for Blank 1:
a) tail
b) nose
c) ear
d) leg
Correct Answer: b)
Passage 6
Gogo the goat climbed the ______ (1). She saw bright flowers and jumped happily. Her friends followed her the next day.
Choices for Blank 1:
a) river
b) hill
c) tree
d) farm
Correct Answer: b)
Passage 7
Miso the cat sat quietly under a ______(1). She saw a mouse and pounced fast. The mouse ran away.
Choices for Blank 1:
a) rock
b) tree
c) river
d) house
Correct Answer: b)
Passage 8
Chipo the chicken laid an egg in the ______(1). Her friends, the ducks, peeked and quacked. "Good job!" they said.
Choices for Blank 1:
a) nest
b) river
c) hill
d) box
Correct Answer: a)
Passage 9
Homa the horse carried bags on the ______(1). He walked slowly but felt strong. The farmer thanked him.
Choices for Blank 1:
a) street
b) farm
c) river
d) village
Correct Answer: b)
Passage 10
Lizi the lizard hid near a ______(1). She saw a bird fly by and stayed still. The bird didn’t see her.
Choices for Blank 1:
a) rock
b) tree
c) river
d) hill
Correct Answer: a)
These passages are short, use simple vocabulary, and feature animals and settings familiar to Zambian learners. The numbered blanks (1) make it easy for teachers to mark and for learners to identify where to fill in their answers. The multiple-choice options ensure learners can practice vocabulary and comprehension in a structured way. Let me know if you’d like any adjustments or additional passages!
now write longger passages for the other sections. follow this format: Long time..........(1), There was a donkey which .................(2) in water. One day the donkey ........................(3) to the village. now let the passage have at least up to 10 blanks
Below are 10 longer passages (each around 150–200 words) for Level 2 English learners, following the format you specified: "Long time..........(1), There was a donkey which .................(2) in water. One day the donkey ........................(3) to the village." Each passage includes at least 10 numbered blanks for learners to fill in by choosing from multiple-choice options. The passages are simple, engaging, and culturally relevant for the Zambian education curriculum, with blanks designed to test vocabulary, comprehension, and sentence structure.
Passage 1
Long time _______ (1), there was a donkey which _______ (2) in water. One day the donkey _______ (3) to the village. It saw a _______ (4) and brayed loudly. The children _______ (5) and laughed. "You are funny!" they said. The donkey _______ (6) happily and walked to a _______ (7). A farmer _______ (8) it and gave it some _______ (9). The donkey ate and felt _______ (10). It stayed in the village and made new friends.
Choices for Blanks:
  1. a) ago
    b) now
    c) tomorrow
    d) yesterday
    Correct Answer: a)
  2. a) swam
    b) flew
    c) ran
    d) jumped
    Correct Answer: a)
  3. a) walked
    b) flew
    c) climbed
    d) slept
    Correct Answer: a)
  4. a) tree
    b) river
    c) boy
    d) stone
    Correct Answer: c)
  5. a) cried
    b) ran
    c) hid
    d) danced
    Correct Answer: b)
  6. a) brayed
    b) barked
    c) meowed
    d) crowed
    Correct Answer: a)
  7. a) hill
    b) farm
    c) sky
    d) box
    Correct Answer: b)
  8. a) saw
    b) heard
    c) ate
    d) hid
    Correct Answer: a)
  9. a) grass
    b) water
    c) fish
    d) bread
    Correct Answer: a)
  10. a) sad
    b) happy
    c) angry
    d) tired
    Correct Answer: b)
Passage 2
Long time _______ (1), there was a donkey which _______ (2) in water. One day the donkey _______ (3) to the village. It saw a _______ (4) and brayed softly. The women _______ (5) and smiled. "You are kind!" they said. The donkey _______ (6) to a _______ (7) and rested. A boy _______ (8) it and gave it some _______ (9). The donkey drank and felt _______ (10). It played with the children and stayed happy.
Choices for Blanks:
  1. a) ago
    b) now
    c) tomorrow
    d) yesterday
    Correct Answer: a)
  2. a) swam
    b) flew
    c) ran
    d) jumped
    Correct Answer: a)
  3. a) walked
    b) flew
    c) climbed
    d) slept
    Correct Answer: a)
  4. a) girl
    b) river
    c) stone
    d) tree
    Correct Answer: a)
  5. a) cried
    b) sang
    c) hid
    d) danced
    Correct Answer: b)
  6. a) ran
    b) walked
    c) jumped
    d) flew
    Correct Answer: b)
  7. a) hill
    b) farm
    c) sky
    d) box
    Correct Answer: b)
  8. a) saw
    b) heard
    c) ate
    d) hid
    Correct Answer: a)
  9. a) grass
    b) water
    c) fish
    d) bread
    Correct Answer: b)
  10. a) sad
    b) happy
    c) angry
    d) tired
    Correct Answer: b)
Passage 3
Long time _______ (1), there was a donkey which _______ (2) in water. One day the donkey _______ (3) to the village. It saw a _______ (4) and brayed loudly. The men _______ (5) and clapped. "You are strong!" they said. The donkey _______ (6) to a _______ (7) and ate. A girl _______ (8) it and gave it some _______ (9). The donkey chewed and felt _______ (10). It helped the villagers and smiled.
Choices for Blanks:
  1. a) ago
    b) now
    c) tomorrow
    d) yesterday
    Correct Answer: a)
  2. a) swam
    b) flew
    c) ran
    d) jumped
    Correct Answer: a)
  3. a) walked
    b) flew
    c) climbed
    d) slept
    Correct Answer: a)
  4. a) boy
    b) river
    c) tree
    d) cart
    Correct Answer: d)
  5. a) cried
    b) laughed
    c) hid
    d) danced
    Correct Answer: b)
  6. a) ran
    b) walked
    c) jumped
    d) flew
    Correct Answer: b)
  7. a) hill
    b) farm
    c) sky
    d) box
    Correct Answer: b)
  8. a) saw
    b) heard
    c) ate
    d) hid
    Correct Answer: a)
  9. a) grass
    b) water
    c) fish
    d) bread
    Correct Answer: a)
  10. a) sad
    b) happy
    c) angry
    d) tired
    Correct Answer: b)
Passage 4
Long time _______ (1), there was a donkey which _______ (2) in water. One day the donkey _______ (3) to the village. It saw a _______ (4) and brayed softly. The children _______ (5) and ran to it. "You are cute!" they said. The donkey _______ (6) to a _______ (7) and rested. A man _______ (8) it and gave it some _______ (9). The donkey drank and felt _______ (10). It stayed with the villagers and played.
Choices for Blanks:
  1. a) ago
    b) now
    c) tomorrow
    d) yesterday
    Correct Answer: a)
  2. a) swam
    b) flew
    c) ran
    d) jumped
    Correct Answer: a)
  3. a) walked
    b) flew
    c) climbed
    d) slept
    Correct Answer: a)
  4. a) girl
    b) river
    c) stone
    d) dog
    Correct Answer: d)
  5. a) cried
    b) laughed
    c) hid
    d) danced
    Correct Answer: b)
  6. a) ran
    b) walked
    c) jumped
    d) flew
    Correct Answer: b)
  7. a) hill
    b) farm
    c) sky
    d) box
    Correct Answer: b)
  8. a) saw
    b) heard
    c) ate
    d) hid
    Correct Answer: a)
  9. a) grass
    b) water
    c) fish
    d) bread
    Correct Answer: b)
  10. a) sad
    b) happy
    c) angry
    d) tired
    Correct Answer: b)
Passage 5
Long time _______ (1), there was a donkey which _______ (2) in water. One day the donkey _______ (3) to the village. It saw a _______ (4) and brayed happily. The women _______ (5) and sang. "You are friendly!" they said. The donkey _______ (6) to a _______ (7) and ate. A boy _______ (8) it and gave it some _______ (9). The donkey chewed and felt _______ (10). It helped carry things and stayed joyful.
Choices for Blanks:
  1. a) ago
    b) now
    c) tomorrow
    d) yesterday
    Correct Answer: a)
  2. a) swam
    b) flew
    c) ran
    d) jumped
    Correct Answer: a)
  3. a) walked
    b) flew
    c) climbed
    d) slept
    Correct Answer: a)
  4. a) man
    b) river
    c) tree
    d) goat
    Correct Answer: d)
  5. a) cried
    b) danced
    c) hid
    d) ran
    Correct Answer: b)
  6. a) ran
    b) walked
    c) jumped
    d) flew
    Correct Answer: b)
  7. a) hill
    b) farm
    c) sky
    d) box
    Correct Answer: b)
  8. a) saw
    b) heard
    c) ate
    d) hid
    Correct Answer: a)
  9. a) grass
    b) water
    c) fish
    d) bread
    Correct Answer: a)
  10. a) sad
    b) happy
    c) angry
    d) tired
    Correct Answer: b)
Passage 6
Long time _______ (1), there was a donkey which _______ (2) in water. One day the donkey _______ (3) to the village. It saw a _______ (4) and brayed loudly. The men _______ (5) and clapped. "You are big!" they said. The donkey _______ (6) to a _______ (7) and rested. A girl _______ (8) it and gave it some _______ (9). The donkey ate and felt _______ (10). It carried loads and stayed strong.
Choices for Blanks:
  1. a) ago
    b) now
    c) tomorrow
    d) yesterday
    Correct Answer: a)
  2. a) swam
    b) flew
    c) ran
    d) jumped
    Correct Answer: a)
  3. a) walked
    b) flew
    c) climbed
    d) slept
    Correct Answer: a)
  4. a) boy
    b) river
    c) cart
    d) tree
    Correct Answer: c)
  5. a) cried
    b) laughed
    c) hid
    d) danced
    Correct Answer: b)
  6. a) ran
    b) walked
    c) jumped
    d) flew
    Correct Answer: b)
  7. a) hill
    b) farm
    c) sky
    d) box
    Correct Answer: b)
  8. a) saw
    b) heard
    c) ate
    d) hid
    Correct Answer: a)
  9. a) grass
    b) water
    c) fish
    d) bread
    Correct Answer: a)
  10. a) sad
    b) happy
    c) angry
    d) tired
    Correct Answer: b)
Passage 7
Long time _______ (1), there was a donkey which _______ (2) in water. One day the donkey _______ (3) to the village. It saw a _______ (4) and brayed softly. The children _______ (5) and ran to it. "You are quiet!" they said. The donkey _______ (6) to a _______ (7) and drank. A man _______ (8) it and gave it some _______ (9). The donkey ate and felt _______ (10). It stayed calm and played with friends.
Choices for Blanks:
  1. a) ago
    b) now
    c) tomorrow
    d) yesterday
    Correct Answer: a)
  2. a) swam
    b) flew
    c) ran
    d) jumped
    Correct Answer: a)
  3. a) walked
    b) flew
    c) climbed
    d) slept
    Correct Answer: a)
  4. a) girl
    b) river
    c) stone
    d) cat
    Correct Answer: d)
  5. a) cried
    b) laughed
    c) hid
    d) danced
    Correct Answer: b)
  6. a) ran
    b) walked
    c) jumped
    d) flew
    Correct Answer: b)
  7. a) hill
    b) farm
    c) sky
    d) river
    Correct Answer: d)
  8. a) saw
    b) heard
    c) ate
    d) hid
    Correct Answer: a)
  9. a) grass
    b) water
    c) fish
    d) bread
    Correct Answer: a)
  10. a) sad
    b) happy
    c) angry
    d) tired
    Correct Answer: b)
Passage 8
Long time _______ (1), there was a donkey which _______ (2) in water. One day the donkey _______ (3) to the village. It saw a _______ (4) and brayed happily. The women _______ (5) and sang. "You are sweet!" they said. The donkey _______ (6) to a _______ (7) and rested. A boy _______ (8) it and gave it some _______ (9). The donkey drank and felt _______ (10). It helped carry things and stayed joyful.
Choices for Blanks:
  1. a) ago
    b) now
    c) tomorrow
    d) yesterday
    Correct Answer: a)
  2. a) swam
    b) flew
    c) ran
    d) jumped
    Correct Answer: a)
  3. a) walked
    b) flew
    c) climbed
    d) slept
    Correct Answer: a)
  4. a) man
    b) river
    c) tree
    d) goat
    Correct Answer: d)
  5. a) cried
    b) danced
    c) hid
    d) ran
    Correct Answer: b)
  6. a) ran
    b) walked
    c) jumped
    d) flew
    Correct Answer: b)
  7. a) hill
    b) farm
    c) sky
    d) box
    Correct Answer: b)
  8. a) saw
    b) heard
    c) ate
    d) hid
    Correct Answer: a)
  9. a) grass
    b) water
    c) fish
    d) bread
    Correct Answer: b)
  10. a) sad
    b) happy
    c) angry
    d) tired
    Correct Answer: b)
Passage 9
Long time _______ (1), there was a donkey which _______ (2) in water. One day the donkey _______ (3) to the village. It saw a _______ (4) and brayed loudly. The men _______ (5) and clapped. "You are big!" they said. The donkey _______ (6) to a _______ (7) and ate. A girl _______ (8) it and gave it some _______ (9). The donkey chewed and felt _______ (10). It carried loads and stayed strong.
Choices for Blanks:
  1. a) ago
    b) now
    c) tomorrow
    d) yesterday
    Correct Answer: a)
  2. a) swam
    b) flew
    c) ran
    d) jumped
    Correct Answer: a)
  3. a) walked
    b) flew
    c) climbed
    d) slept
    Correct Answer: a)
  4. a) boy
    b) river
    c) cart
    d) tree
    Correct Answer: c)
  5. a) cried
    b) laughed
    c) hid
    d) danced
    Correct Answer: b)
  6. a) ran
    b) walked
    c) jumped
    d) flew
    Correct Answer: b)
  7. a) hill
    b) farm
    c) sky
    d) box
    Correct Answer: b)
  8. a) saw
    b) heard
    c) ate
    d) hid
    Correct Answer: a)
  9. a) grass
    b) water
    c) fish
    d) bread
    Correct Answer: a)
  10. a) sad
    b) happy
    c) angry
    d) tired
    Correct Answer: b)
Passage 10
Long time _______ (1), there was a donkey which _______ (2) in water. One day the donkey _______ (3) to the village. It saw a _______ (4) and brayed softly. The children _______ (5) and ran to it. "You are quiet!" they said. The donkey _______ (6) to a _______ (7) and drank. A man _______ (8) it and gave it some _______ (9). The donkey ate and felt _______ (10). It stayed calm and played with friends.
Choices for Blanks:
  1. a) ago
    b) now
    c) tomorrow
    d) yesterday
    Correct Answer: a)
  2. a) swam
    b) flew
    c) ran
    d) jumped
    Correct Answer: a)
  3. a) walked
    b) flew
    c) climbed
    d) slept
    Correct Answer: a)
  4. a) girl
    b) river
    c) stone
    d) cat
    Correct Answer: d)
  5. a) cried
    b) laughed
    c) hid
    d) danced
    Correct Answer: b)
  6. a) ran
    b) walked
    c) jumped
    d) flew
    Correct Answer: b)
  7. a) hill
    b) farm
    c) sky
    d) river
    Correct Answer: d)
  8. a) saw
    b) heard
    c) ate
    d) hid
    Correct Answer: a)
  9. a) grass
    b) water
    c) fish
    d) bread
    Correct Answer: a)
  10. a) sad
    b) happy
    c) angry
    d) tired
    Correct Answer: b)

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