Chinese fables and idioms

The story of 'Mr. Fool Moves the Mountains'

Mr. Fool was a happy ____ man.

• young

• old

• thin

• fat

The story of 'Mr. Fool Moves the Mountains'

Mr. Fool was satisfied with his life because ____.

• he had a good job

• he was rich and could live in luxury

• he could travel around the world

• he was healthy and lived a simple life with his family

The story of 'Mr. Fool Moves the Mountains'

Why did Mr. Fool want to move away the mountains?

• Because he wanted to have more plots of land to build houses.

• Because he wanted his family members to have something to do.

• Because the mountains were blocking the way.

• Because it was dangerous to have two mountains in front of their village.

The story of 'Mr. Fool Moves the Mountains'

The men dug and took away the soil and rocks. The women prepared food and water for the workers.

True or false?

• True.

• False.

The story of 'Mr. Fool Moves the Mountains'

How did Mr. Fool move the mountains?

• Used the dynamite.

• Removed all the dirt and rocks and put them into the sea.

• Collected all the rocks and used them to build something else.

• Asked the wizards to help.

The story of 'Mr. Fool Moves the Mountains'

Mr. Wise supported Mr. Fool to move the mountains away.

True or false?

• True.

• False.

The story of 'Mr. Fool Moves the Mountains'

What message did the story tell us?

• Always have a plan before we start doing something.

• Think twice before we take actions.

• Do not laugh at others, even we disagree with their opinions.

• Word hard for what we want and we will get it eventually.

The story of 'The Well Dwelling Frog'

Where did the frog live?

• At the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

• At the bottom of an old and abandoned well.

• In the Amazon Rainforest.

• In a magical well.

The story of 'The Well Dwelling Frog'

How did the frog feel about his life?

• Sad and hopeless.

• Sad and disappointed.

• Happy and excited.

• Happy and content.

The story of 'The Well Dwelling Frog'

The frog always travelled and visited different places.

True or false?

• True.

• False.