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THE MAGICAL BALLOON

One day, Timmy got a bright red balloon at the park. He held it tight, but suddenly, the balloon began to float higher and higher! Timmy couldn’t believe it. “Wow! It’s a magical balloon!” he said. The balloon took Timmy on a ride above the trees and over the houses. He could see the whole city below. After a fun ride, the balloon gently floated back down, and Timmy landed safely. “That was amazing!” he shouted as he hugged his balloon.

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THE MAGICAL BALLOON

One day, Timmy got a bright red ______ at the park. He held it tight, but suddenly, the ______ began to float higher and higher! Timmy couldn’t believe it. “Wow! It’s a ______ balloon!” he said. The balloon took Timmy on a ride above the ______ and over the ______. He could see the whole ______ below. After a fun ride, the ______ gently floated back down, and Timmy landed safely. “That was ______!” he shouted as he hugged his ______.

TRANSLATION
CHIẾC BÓNG BAY PHÉP THUẬT

Một ngày nọ, Timmy nhận được một quả bóng bay màu đỏ tươi ở công viên. Cậu cầm chặt nó, nhưng bất ngờ, quả bóng bay bắt đầu bay cao hơn và cao hơn! Timmy không thể tin được. “Wow! Đó là một quả bóng bay phép thuật!” cậu nói. Quả bóng bay đưa Timmy bay qua những cái cây và trên những ngôi nhà. Cậu có thể nhìn thấy toàn bộ thành phố bên dưới. Sau một chuyến đi vui vẻ, quả bóng nhẹ nhàng hạ xuống, và Timmy hạ cánh an toàn. “Thật là tuyệt vời!” cậu hét lên khi ôm quả bóng bay của mình.

VOCABULARY

1. Balloon - Bóng bay

2. Magical - Phép thuật

3. Trees - Cây

4. Houses - Nhà

5. City - Thành phố

6. Float - Bay lơ lửng

7. Tight - Chặt

8. Ride - Chuyến đi

9. Amazing - Tuyệt vời

10. Hug - Ôm

QUESTIONS

1. What did Timmy get at the park?
   Timmy got a bright red balloon at the park.

2. What happened to the balloon?
   The balloon began to float higher and higher.

3. Why did Timmy think the balloon was magical?
   Timmy thought the balloon was magical because it floated and took him on a ride.

4. Where did the balloon take Timmy?
   The balloon took Timmy above the trees and over the houses.

5. What did Timmy see from the balloon?
   Timmy saw the whole city below.

6. Did the balloon land safely?
   Yes, the balloon gently floated back down, and Timmy landed safely.

7. How did Timmy feel after the ride?
   Timmy felt amazed and shouted, “That was amazing!”

8. What color was the balloon?
   The balloon was bright red.

9. Did Timmy hug the balloon at the end?
   Yes, Timmy hugged his balloon at the end.

10. What did Timmy shout after the ride?
    Timmy shouted, “That was amazing!”

11. Where did Timmy get the balloon?
    Timmy got the balloon at the park.

12. How high did the balloon go?
    The balloon went high above the trees and houses.

13. What did Timmy think when the balloon floated up?
    Timmy thought the balloon was magical.

14. What do you think a magical balloon can do?
    Answers may vary; many might think it can fly or take them on adventures!

15. Would you like to ride a magical balloon? Why?
    Answers may vary; many might say yes because it would be fun and exciting!

16. What would you see if you floated high in the sky?
    Answers may vary; many might say they would see trees, houses, and the city!

17. How would you feel if you were flying like Timmy?
    Answers may vary; many might feel excited or scared!

18. Where do balloons usually go if you let them go?
    Balloons usually float up into the sky if you let them go.

19. Why do you think Timmy hugged the balloon?
    Timmy hugged the balloon because he was happy and amazed.

20. Have you ever flown in a hot air balloon?
    Answers may vary; many might say no, but would like to try!