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THE DAY OF THE BIG RACE

It was a bright morning, and all the animals in the forest were excited. Today was the day of the big race! The rabbit, tortoise, and squirrel were ready to compete. The rabbit was very fast and thought he would win easily. The tortoise was slow but believed he could finish the race. The squirrel was very playful and loved to jump around. The race started, and the rabbit dashed ahead. But soon, he got tired and took a nap. The tortoise kept going slowly and steadily. When the rabbit woke up, the tortoise was near the finish line! The tortoise won the race, teaching everyone that slow and steady wins!

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THE DAY OF THE BIG RACE

It was a bright morning, and all the animals in the ______ were excited. Today was the day of the ______! The ______, ______, and ______ were ready to compete. The rabbit was very fast and thought he would win easily. The ______ was slow but believed he could finish the race. The squirrel was very playful and loved to jump around. The race started, and the rabbit dashed ahead. But soon, he got tired and took a nap. The tortoise kept going slowly and steadily. When the rabbit woke up, the tortoise was near the ______! The tortoise won the race, teaching everyone that slow and steady wins!

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NGÀY CỦA CUỘC ĐUA LỚN

Đó là một buổi sáng sáng tươi, và tất cả các động vật trong ______ đều phấn khởi. Hôm nay là ngày của ______! ______, ______ và ______ đã sẵn sàng để thi đấu. Con thỏ rất nhanh và nghĩ rằng nó sẽ dễ dàng thắng cuộc. ______ thì chậm nhưng tin rằng mình có thể về đích. Con sóc rất tinh nghịch và thích nhảy xung quanh. Cuộc đua bắt đầu, và con thỏ lao đi. Nhưng sớm thôi, nó cảm thấy mệt và ngủ một giấc. Con rùa tiếp tục đi chậm rãi và vững chắc. Khi con thỏ tỉnh dậy, con rùa đã gần đến ______! Con rùa đã thắng cuộc đua, dạy cho mọi người rằng chậm nhưng chắc sẽ thắng!

VOCABULARY

1. Forest - Rừng

2. Big race - Cuộc đua lớn

3. Rabbit - Con thỏ

4. Tortoise - Con rùa

5. Squirrel - Con sóc

6. Fast - Nhanh

7. Slow - Chậm

8. Steady - Vững chắc

9. Finish line - Đường đích

10. Win - Thắng

QUESTIONS

1. What was special about today?
   Today was the day of the big race.

2. Which animals were ready to compete?
   The rabbit, tortoise, and squirrel were ready to compete.

3. Who was the fastest animal?
   The rabbit was the fastest animal.

4. How did the tortoise feel about the race?
   The tortoise believed he could finish the race.

5. What did the squirrel love to do?
   The squirrel loved to jump around.

6. What happened when the race started?
   The rabbit dashed ahead when the race started.

7. What did the rabbit do after running fast?
   The rabbit got tired and took a nap.

8. How did the tortoise keep moving?
   The tortoise kept going slowly and steadily.

9. What happened when the rabbit woke up?
   The tortoise was near the finish line when the rabbit woke up.

10. Who won the race?
    The tortoise won the race.

11. What lesson did everyone learn from the race?
    Everyone learned that slow and steady wins the race.

12. Do you think it's important to be steady? Why?
    Answers may vary; many might say it helps in completing tasks!

13. Have you ever competed in a race? How was it?
    Answers may vary; many might share their experiences of racing or running!

14. What is your favorite animal? Why?
    Answers may vary; many might have different favorite animals for various reasons!

15. If you were in the race, which animal would you choose to be?
    Answers may vary; many might choose their favorite animal or one they relate to!

16. What do you like to do to have fun?
    Answers may vary; many might enjoy sports, games, or outdoor activities!

17. Why do you think the rabbit thought he would win easily?
    Answers may vary; many might think the rabbit felt confident in his speed!

18. What do you think about taking naps?
    Answers may vary; many might believe naps help recharge energy!

19. How do you feel when you finish something slowly but successfully?
    Answers may vary; many might feel proud, happy, or relieved!

20. What is one thing you would like to do better?
    Answers may vary; many might want to improve in sports, arts, or studies!