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The Penguin and the Stormy Test
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The Penguin and the Stormy Test

Pip is a small penguin. He lives in a big underwater city. Today is a big test day for Pip. He must find a lost key in the city. The key is very important for his school.Pip swims to the old coral tow...

Duration

5 min read

Length

110 words

Story

3 paragraphs

Story Excerpt

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Paragraphs 1–2 of 3

Pip is a small penguin. He lives in a big underwater city. Today is a big test day for Pip. He must find a lost key in the city. The key is very important for his school.

Pip swims to the old coral tower. He looks for the key near the rocks. But then a big storm comes. The water moves fast, and Pip cannot see well. He holds on to a rock and waits. He does not give up.

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Educational Objectives

Story Details

Grammar focus and learning objectives covered in this story.

Grammar Level

A1 · Present Simple, prepositions of place, modal 'must'

Learning Outcomes

  • Read and understand a short story about a penguin's adventure.
  • Recognise and use the present simple to talk about facts and routines.
  • Use prepositions of place (in, near, under) to describe locations.
  • Understand and use the modal 'must' to show necessity.
  • Answer comprehension questions about the story's plot and moral.

Grammar Focus

Present Simple: subject + verb

Use the present simple to talk about facts and things that happen regularly.

“ Pip is a small penguin.
Tip: For he/she/it, add -s to the verb (e.g., 'He lives').
Prepositions of place: in, near, under

Use prepositions like 'in', 'near', and 'under' to say where something is.

“ He looks for the key near the rocks.
Tip: Remember: 'in' means inside, 'near' means close to, 'under' means below.
Modal 'must': subject + must + verb

Use 'must' to say something is very important or necessary.

“ He must find a lost key in the city.
Tip: After 'must', always use the base form of the verb (no -s, no -ed).

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