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The Dragon of the Volcano
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Beginner (A1 Low) Academic CEFR A1

The Dragon of the Volcano

There is a big volcano. A dragon lives inside it. The dragon is very old. The dragon sits on a lot of gold. The gold is hot and red.A boy finds the volcano. He wants the gold. He runs fast to the top....

Duration

5 min read

Length

72 words

Story

3 paragraphs

Story Excerpt

Sample preview reading passage

Paragraphs 1–2 of 3

There is a big volcano. A dragon lives inside it. The dragon is very old. The dragon sits on a lot of gold. The gold is hot and red.

A boy finds the volcano. He wants the gold. He runs fast to the top. He sees the dragon. The dragon is sleeping. The boy takes some gold.

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Educational Objectives

Story Details

Grammar focus and learning objectives covered in this story.

Grammar Level

A1 · Present Simple, There is/are, must for obligation

Learning Outcomes

  • Read and understand a short story about a dragon and a boy.
  • Recognise and use the present simple to describe facts.
  • Use 'There is' to say that something exists.
  • Understand and use 'must' to show something is necessary.
  • Answer questions about the story's lesson.

Grammar Focus

Present Simple: subject + verb

Use the present simple to talk about facts and things that are always true. For example, when we describe where something is or what it is.

“ A dragon lives inside it.
Tip: Remember to add -s to the verb when the subject is he, she, or it.
There is / There are

Use 'There is' to say that something exists or is present. It is a common way to introduce a new thing or person.

“ There is a big volcano.
Tip: Use 'There is' for one thing and 'There are' for many things.
Modal verb 'must' for obligation

Use 'must' to say that something is necessary or very important to do. It shows a strong need or rule.

“ You must wait.
Tip: After 'must', use the base form of the verb without 'to'.

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