Hello students. I’m proud of you for completing years 1 and 2 of our American English course. In order for you to become a strong intermediate American English learner, you need to be able to read, understand, and discuss abridged American English short stories. In this lesson, throughout Year 3 of your studies, you will read, listen to, and write about popular American English short stories. Please follow the directions below closely.
- Study the American English vocabulary below. Part 1
Words in This Story
king – n. a boy or man who is highly respected and very successful or popular
queen – n. a girl or woman who is highly respected and very successful or popular
cowboy(s) – n. a man who rides a horse and whose job is to take care of cows or horses especially in the western U.S.
ranch – n. a large farm especially in the U.S. where animals such as cattle, horses, and sheep are raised
foreman – n. a person who is in charge of a group of workers
cattle – n. cows, bulls, or steers that are kept on a farm or ranch for meat or milk
cross – n. an object or image in the shape of a cross that is used as a symbol of Christianity
proud – n. very happy and pleased because of something you have done, something you own, someone you know or are related to
- Study the American English vocabulary below. Part 2 of 2.
Words in This Story
ranch – n. a large farm especially in the U.S. where animals such as cattle, horses, and sheep are raised
foreman – n. a person who is in charge of a group of workers
cattle – n. cows, bulls, or steers that are kept on a farm or ranch for meat or milk
cowboy – n. a man who rides a horse and whose job is to take care of cows or horses especially in the western U.S.
queen – n. a girl or woman who is highly respected and very successful or popular
proud – n. very happy and pleased because of something you have done, something you own, someone you know or are related to
Cupid – n. the god of attraction, affection and love in ancient Rome
king – n. a boy or man who is highly respected and very successful or popular
- Listen to the story. Part 1
- Listen to the story. Part 2 of 2
- Watch the video and read along. Part 1
- Watch the video and read along. Part 2 of 2
- Take the short story quiz.
Take the quiz: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/3357764/p1.html?isEmbedded=True
- Write a summary of the short story you just read and listened to in the comments section below. Click here to read an article that teaches you how to summarize a story. Remember to let us know who the characters of the story are, what they do, and what the story is about.