There was once a very bad king.All the people hated him.One hot day the king was walking along the river.He decided to take a swim.The king was a good swimmer,but when he got into the water,he suddenly felt a pain in his side.He started to drown.
Two farmers were working in a field nearby.They jumped into the water and saved him.They didn't know that he was the king until he was out of the water.
The king was very grateful to the farmers. He said to them,“You have saved my life.Ask me for anything you want.”One of the farmers said,“I need two water buffaloes to help me in the fields.”The king promised he would give him the animals.
Then the king asked the other farmer,“What is your wish?”The other farmer was old and wise.He thought and thought.Then he said,“Don't tell anyone that I helped to save your life.”
COMPREHENSION:
Write T next to the sentences that are true.Write F next to the sentences that are false.
1._______ The wise farmer was very glad that he saved the king.
2._______ The farmers didn't know how to swim.
3._______ The king didn't know how to swim.
4._______ One farmer asked for two animals.
5._______ Everyone hated the king.
Key: 1.F 2.F 3.F 4.T 5.T