The Old Home

Exploring New Horizons

Embarking on a journey to discover uncharted territories and expand our knowledge and experiences.

Exploring New Horizons

• Discovering New Things: Jun-tu shares his excitement about the new experiences he has had since coming to town.
• Catching Birds: Jun-tu explains his unique method of catching birds using a threshing basket and string.
• Summer Adventures: Jun-tu invites the speaker to explore the seashore, search for shells, and protect watermelons from animals.
• Unusual Creatures: Jun-tu describes the zba, a cunning creature that bites watermelons and has slippery fur.
• Childhood Memories: The speaker reflects on their friendship with Jun-tu and the treasures of knowledge he shared.

Multiple Choice

What does Jun-tu describe as a cunning creature that bites watermelons and has slippery fur?

• Discovering New Things

• Catching Birds

• Summer Adventures

• Unusual Creatures

Unusual Creatures

Did you know? Jun-tu describes the cunning creature that bites watermelons and has slippery fur as an unusual creature. It's known for its mischievous behavior and unique features. Keep an eye out for this fascinating creature on your next adventure!

Exploring New Horizons

• Mrs. Yang: A forgotten acquaintance
• The Compass: A symbol of significance
• Riches and Miserliness: A conversation with the Compass
• Jun-tu's Transformation: A changed friend

Multiple Choice

What is the title of the larger passage?

• Mrs. Yang: A forgotten acquaintance

• The Compass: A symbol of significance

• Riches and Miserliness: A conversation with the Compass

• Jun-tu's Transformation: A changed friend

The Compass

The Compass is a symbol of significance. It plays a crucial role in the larger passage. It represents an important concept or idea that drives the narrative forward. The Compass holds deep meaning and influences the characters' actions and decisions. Its presence creates intrigue and adds depth to the story.

Exploring New Horizons

• Thick wall between them
• Jun-tu's fifth son, shy and awkward
• Jun-tu's hard life: children, famines, taxes, bandits
• Offered him furniture and ashes
• Jun-tu left with Shui-sheng

Multiple Choice

What did Jun-tu leave with Shui-sheng?

• Furniture

• Ashes

• Both furniture and ashes

• Nothing

Jun-tu and Shui-sheng

Trivia: Jun-tu left with both furniture and ashes. This raises questions about their relationship and the significance of these items. Did Jun-tu take the ashes to remember someone? Or did they leave with the furniture to start a new life? The answer remains a mystery.

Exploring New Horizons

• Leaving the old house behind
• Feeling a sense of isolation
• Hoping for a new life
• Reflecting on the barriers between people
• Creating our own idols of hope
• Understanding the concept of hope