Story 12

Lily and the Lost Key

Beginner English Lesson

VOCABULARY

1. Key – (kee) /kiː/
Noun: A small piece of metal used to open locks
Synonyms: opener, passkey
Sample sentence: Lily can't find her house key.

2. Lost – (lawst) /lɒst/
Adjective: Unable to find something
Synonyms: missing, misplaced
Sample sentence: Lily lost her key.

3. Search – (sur-ch) /sɜːrtʃ/
Verb: To look carefully for something
Synonyms: look for, hunt
Sample sentence: Lily searches her bag.

4. Find – (fahynd) /faɪnd/
Verb: To discover something after looking for it
Synonyms: locate, uncover
Sample sentence: Lily finally finds her key.

5. Table – (tay-buhl) /ˈteɪbəl/
Noun: A piece of furniture with a flat surface
Synonyms: desk, counter
Sample sentence: The key is under the table.

STORY

Lily and the Lost Key

Lily is in a hurry to go out, but she can’t find her house key. She looks in her bag, but it is not there. She checks her pockets, but the key is missing. Lily begins to search the house. She looks on the table, under the couch, and in the kitchen. After a while, she finds the key under the table! Lily smiles, picks it up, and says, “Finally!” She is happy and leaves the house to meet her friends.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice

1. What does Lily lose?

2. Where does Lily search?

3. Where does Lily find the key?

4. How does Lily feel?

5. What does Lily do after?

True or False

6. Lily finds the key in her bag.

7. Lily checks the table and couch.

8. The key is under the table.

9. Lily is happy at the end.

10. Lily stays at home.

DISCUSSION

1. What did Lily lose?

2. Where did she search?

3. How did she feel?

4. What did she do after?

5. Was it easy to find the key?

6. What would you do if you lost your key?

7. Have you lost something important?

8. Where do you keep your key?

9. Do you get frustrated easily?

10. How can you avoid losing things?