4000 Essential English Words 3 Unit 28: The Boy Who Saved the Town
Question 1 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
very cold
A | arctic |
B | grocer |
C | canal |
D | tide |
Question 2 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
a person who sells things
A | dairy |
B | merchant |
C | stubborn |
D | congress |
Question 3 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
something very bad
A | chemist |
B | chill |
C | tragedy |
D | tide |
Question 4 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
to go down
A | hesitate |
B | descend |
C | institution |
D | splash |
Question 5 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
to run
A | postpone |
B | suburb |
C | poke |
D | jog |
Question 6 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
hesitate
A | an organization |
B | to feel pain |
C | to wait for a moment |
D | to make something happen later |
Question 7 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
canal
A | to go down |
B | a path for water |
C | things made from milk |
D | a small city |
Question 8 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
chill
A | a group of leaders |
B | a feeling of cold |
C | a person who sells food |
D | to run |
Question 9 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
stubborn
A | a very bad thing |
B | a person who sells things |
C | when water hits something |
D | not changing your mind |
Question 10 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
poke
A | to make something later |
B | the level of the sea |
C | to push with your finger |
D | a scientist |
Question 11 |
THE BOY WHO SAVED THE TOWN
Marcus lived in a small suburb near the sea. He was a stubborn boy, and he only cared about himself. His father worked as a chemist for an institution and wanted Marcus to get a job there. Instead, the boy delivered milk. Each morning he took dairy products to the grocers.
One day, Marcus was jogging down the street with a gallon of milk to give to a merchant. He didn’t want to be late. He ran down a path beside a large canal. A wall there kept water from coming into the town during high tide. But Marcus saw a small hole in the wall. Marcus knew that if the wall broke, it would be a tragedy for the town.
At first, he hesitated. He had to choose between helping himself and helping the town. There was only one way to save the town. It seemed crazy to him, but it was the only thing he could do. He poked his finger into the hole. This didn’t fix the problem forever, but it did postpone the tragedy.
His finger ached. He felt the chill of the arctic water as it splashed him. There was no one else around. He knew he had to wait until the tide descended. It was very difficult, but Marcus stayed there and saved the town.
Once the tide had descended, Marcus told everyone what happened. A group of people went to the wall. They saw the hole and fixed it. Everyone was very happy with Marcus. The local congress even gave him a gift for saving the town. He was a hero.
Marcus only postponed the tragedy for a short time.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 12 |
THE BOY WHO SAVED THE TOWN
Marcus lived in a small suburb near the sea. He was a stubborn boy, and he only cared about himself. His father worked as a chemist for an institution and wanted Marcus to get a job there. Instead, the boy delivered milk. Each morning he took dairy products to the grocers.
One day, Marcus was jogging down the street with a gallon of milk to give to a merchant. He didn’t want to be late. He ran down a path beside a large canal. A wall there kept water from coming into the town during high tide. But Marcus saw a small hole in the wall. Marcus knew that if the wall broke, it would be a tragedy for the town.
At first, he hesitated. He had to choose between helping himself and helping the town. There was only one way to save the town. It seemed crazy to him, but it was the only thing he could do. He poked his finger into the hole. This didn’t fix the problem forever, but it did postpone the tragedy.
His finger ached. He felt the chill of the arctic water as it splashed him. There was no one else around. He knew he had to wait until the tide descended. It was very difficult, but Marcus stayed there and saved the town.
Once the tide had descended, Marcus told everyone what happened. A group of people went to the wall. They saw the hole and fixed it. Everyone was very happy with Marcus. The local congress even gave him a gift for saving the town. He was a hero.
The chill of the arctic water made Marcus take his finger out of the wall.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 13 |
THE BOY WHO SAVED THE TOWN
Marcus lived in a small suburb near the sea. He was a stubborn boy, and he only cared about himself. His father worked as a chemist for an institution and wanted Marcus to get a job there. Instead, the boy delivered milk. Each morning he took dairy products to the grocers.
One day, Marcus was jogging down the street with a gallon of milk to give to a merchant. He didn’t want to be late. He ran down a path beside a large canal. A wall there kept water from coming into the town during high tide. But Marcus saw a small hole in the wall. Marcus knew that if the wall broke, it would be a tragedy for the town.
At first, he hesitated. He had to choose between helping himself and helping the town. There was only one way to save the town. It seemed crazy to him, but it was the only thing he could do. He poked his finger into the hole. This didn’t fix the problem forever, but it did postpone the tragedy.
His finger ached. He felt the chill of the arctic water as it splashed him. There was no one else around. He knew he had to wait until the tide descended. It was very difficult, but Marcus stayed there and saved the town.
Once the tide had descended, Marcus told everyone what happened. A group of people went to the wall. They saw the hole and fixed it. Everyone was very happy with Marcus. The local congress even gave him a gift for saving the town. He was a hero.
Marcus worked in an institution with his father.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 14 |
THE BOY WHO SAVED THE TOWN
Marcus lived in a small suburb near the sea. He was a stubborn boy, and he only cared about himself. His father worked as a chemist for an institution and wanted Marcus to get a job there. Instead, the boy delivered milk. Each morning he took dairy products to the grocers.
One day, Marcus was jogging down the street with a gallon of milk to give to a merchant. He didn’t want to be late. He ran down a path beside a large canal. A wall there kept water from coming into the town during high tide. But Marcus saw a small hole in the wall. Marcus knew that if the wall broke, it would be a tragedy for the town.
At first, he hesitated. He had to choose between helping himself and helping the town. There was only one way to save the town. It seemed crazy to him, but it was the only thing he could do. He poked his finger into the hole. This didn’t fix the problem forever, but it did postpone the tragedy.
His finger ached. He felt the chill of the arctic water as it splashed him. There was no one else around. He knew he had to wait until the tide descended. It was very difficult, but Marcus stayed there and saved the town.
Once the tide had descended, Marcus told everyone what happened. A group of people went to the wall. They saw the hole and fixed it. Everyone was very happy with Marcus. The local congress even gave him a gift for saving the town. He was a hero.
In the end, everyone was very angry with Marcus.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 15 |
THE BOY WHO SAVED THE TOWN
Marcus lived in a small suburb near the sea. He was a stubborn boy, and he only cared about himself. His father worked as a chemist for an institution and wanted Marcus to get a job there. Instead, the boy delivered milk. Each morning he took dairy products to the grocers.
One day, Marcus was jogging down the street with a gallon of milk to give to a merchant. He didn’t want to be late. He ran down a path beside a large canal. A wall there kept water from coming into the town during high tide. But Marcus saw a small hole in the wall. Marcus knew that if the wall broke, it would be a tragedy for the town.
At first, he hesitated. He had to choose between helping himself and helping the town. There was only one way to save the town. It seemed crazy to him, but it was the only thing he could do. He poked his finger into the hole. This didn’t fix the problem forever, but it did postpone the tragedy.
His finger ached. He felt the chill of the arctic water as it splashed him. There was no one else around. He knew he had to wait until the tide descended. It was very difficult, but Marcus stayed there and saved the town.
Once the tide had descended, Marcus told everyone what happened. A group of people went to the wall. They saw the hole and fixed it. Everyone was very happy with Marcus. The local congress even gave him a gift for saving the town. He was a hero.
Marcus didn’t want to be late taking the milk to the merchant.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 16 |
THE BOY WHO SAVED THE TOWN
Marcus lived in a small suburb near the sea. He was a stubborn boy, and he only cared about himself. His father worked as a chemist for an institution and wanted Marcus to get a job there. Instead, the boy delivered milk. Each morning he took dairy products to the grocers.
One day, Marcus was jogging down the street with a gallon of milk to give to a merchant. He didn’t want to be late. He ran down a path beside a large canal. A wall there kept water from coming into the town during high tide. But Marcus saw a small hole in the wall. Marcus knew that if the wall broke, it would be a tragedy for the town.
At first, he hesitated. He had to choose between helping himself and helping the town. There was only one way to save the town. It seemed crazy to him, but it was the only thing he could do. He poked his finger into the hole. This didn’t fix the problem forever, but it did postpone the tragedy.
His finger ached. He felt the chill of the arctic water as it splashed him. There was no one else around. He knew he had to wait until the tide descended. It was very difficult, but Marcus stayed there and saved the town.
Once the tide had descended, Marcus told everyone what happened. A group of people went to the wall. They saw the hole and fixed it. Everyone was very happy with Marcus. The local congress even gave him a gift for saving the town. He was a hero.
Marcus ran down a path by a canal.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 17 |
THE BOY WHO SAVED THE TOWN
Marcus lived in a small suburb near the sea. He was a stubborn boy, and he only cared about himself. His father worked as a chemist for an institution and wanted Marcus to get a job there. Instead, the boy delivered milk. Each morning he took dairy products to the grocers.
One day, Marcus was jogging down the street with a gallon of milk to give to a merchant. He didn’t want to be late. He ran down a path beside a large canal. A wall there kept water from coming into the town during high tide. But Marcus saw a small hole in the wall. Marcus knew that if the wall broke, it would be a tragedy for the town.
At first, he hesitated. He had to choose between helping himself and helping the town. There was only one way to save the town. It seemed crazy to him, but it was the only thing he could do. He poked his finger into the hole. This didn’t fix the problem forever, but it did postpone the tragedy.
His finger ached. He felt the chill of the arctic water as it splashed him. There was no one else around. He knew he had to wait until the tide descended. It was very difficult, but Marcus stayed there and saved the town.
Once the tide had descended, Marcus told everyone what happened. A group of people went to the wall. They saw the hole and fixed it. Everyone was very happy with Marcus. The local congress even gave him a gift for saving the town. He was a hero.
Why was Marcus jogging down the street with a gallon of milk?
A | He liked to run beside a large canal. |
B | He had to give it to the grocer soon. |
C | He was a stubborn boy. |
D | He had to make it home before the tide descended. |
Question 18 |
THE BOY WHO SAVED THE TOWN
Marcus lived in a small suburb near the sea. He was a stubborn boy, and he only cared about himself. His father worked as a chemist for an institution and wanted Marcus to get a job there. Instead, the boy delivered milk. Each morning he took dairy products to the grocers.
One day, Marcus was jogging down the street with a gallon of milk to give to a merchant. He didn’t want to be late. He ran down a path beside a large canal. A wall there kept water from coming into the town during high tide. But Marcus saw a small hole in the wall. Marcus knew that if the wall broke, it would be a tragedy for the town.
At first, he hesitated. He had to choose between helping himself and helping the town. There was only one way to save the town. It seemed crazy to him, but it was the only thing he could do. He poked his finger into the hole. This didn’t fix the problem forever, but it did postpone the tragedy.
His finger ached. He felt the chill of the arctic water as it splashed him. There was no one else around. He knew he had to wait until the tide descended. It was very difficult, but Marcus stayed there and saved the town.
Once the tide had descended, Marcus told everyone what happened. A group of people went to the wall. They saw the hole and fixed it. Everyone was very happy with Marcus. The local congress even gave him a gift for saving the town. He was a hero.
Why did Marcus hesitate to poke his finger into the wall?
A | He didn’t know who to save, himself or the town. |
B | He didn’t want to get in trouble. |
C | He didn’t want a gift from congress. |
D | The arctic water was so cold. |
Question 19 |
THE BOY WHO SAVED THE TOWN
Marcus lived in a small suburb near the sea. He was a stubborn boy, and he only cared about himself. His father worked as a chemist for an institution and wanted Marcus to get a job there. Instead, the boy delivered milk. Each morning he took dairy products to the grocers.
One day, Marcus was jogging down the street with a gallon of milk to give to a merchant. He didn’t want to be late. He ran down a path beside a large canal. A wall there kept water from coming into the town during high tide. But Marcus saw a small hole in the wall. Marcus knew that if the wall broke, it would be a tragedy for the town.
At first, he hesitated. He had to choose between helping himself and helping the town. There was only one way to save the town. It seemed crazy to him, but it was the only thing he could do. He poked his finger into the hole. This didn’t fix the problem forever, but it did postpone the tragedy.
His finger ached. He felt the chill of the arctic water as it splashed him. There was no one else around. He knew he had to wait until the tide descended. It was very difficult, but Marcus stayed there and saved the town.
Once the tide had descended, Marcus told everyone what happened. A group of people went to the wall. They saw the hole and fixed it. Everyone was very happy with Marcus. The local congress even gave him a gift for saving the town. He was a hero.
What was Marcus’s job?
A | He was a chemist. |
B | He was a grocer in the suburb. |
C | He did things to help the town. |
D | He took dairy products to merchants in town. |
Question 20 |
THE BOY WHO SAVED THE TOWN
Marcus lived in a small suburb near the sea. He was a stubborn boy, and he only cared about himself. His father worked as a chemist for an institution and wanted Marcus to get a job there. Instead, the boy delivered milk. Each morning he took dairy products to the grocers.
One day, Marcus was jogging down the street with a gallon of milk to give to a merchant. He didn’t want to be late. He ran down a path beside a large canal. A wall there kept water from coming into the town during high tide. But Marcus saw a small hole in the wall. Marcus knew that if the wall broke, it would be a tragedy for the town.
At first, he hesitated. He had to choose between helping himself and helping the town. There was only one way to save the town. It seemed crazy to him, but it was the only thing he could do. He poked his finger into the hole. This didn’t fix the problem forever, but it did postpone the tragedy.
His finger ached. He felt the chill of the arctic water as it splashed him. There was no one else around. He knew he had to wait until the tide descended. It was very difficult, but Marcus stayed there and saved the town.
Once the tide had descended, Marcus told everyone what happened. A group of people went to the wall. They saw the hole and fixed it. Everyone was very happy with Marcus. The local congress even gave him a gift for saving the town. He was a hero.
Why did Marcus’s finger ache?
A | He was very stubborn. |
B | The hole was very small. |
C | The water was very cold. |
D | He knew he would be in trouble. |
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Word List
- ache [eɪk] v.
If something aches, it hurts.
→ Mindy’s head ached because she bumped it against the wall.
- arctic [ˈɑːrktɪk] adj.
If something is arctic, it is from far north near the North Pole.
→ It is cold when the arctic winds blow.
- canal [kəˈnæl] n.
A canal is a path for water to travel through.
→ The city of Venice, Italy, has many canals.
- chemist [ˈkemɪst] n.
A chemist is a scientist who works with chemicals.
→ My mother is a successful chemist who helps invent new products.
- chill [tʃɪl] n.
A chill is a feeling of cold.
→ The chill from the cold wind made Bill shiver.
- congress [ˈkɔŋgris] n.
Congress is a group of leaders in a government.
→ Congress makes laws for people to follow.
- dairy [ˈdɛərɪ] adj.
If something is dairy, it is made from milk.
→ Things like milk and cheese are dairy foods.
- descend [dɪˈsend] v.
To descend is to go downward.
→ I descended the stairs to get out of the building.
- grocer [ˈgrousər] n.
A grocer is a person who sells food.
→ Our grocer, Mr. Smith, is a very kind man.
- hesitate [ˈhezəteɪt] v.
To hesitate is to wait for a short time before doing something.
→ He hesitated for a moment before he decided which choice to make.
- institution [ɪnstəˈtjuːʃən] n.
An institution is an organization that works to help a city or group of people.
→ Banks are vital institutions that businesses and people use every day.
- jog [dʒɔg] v.
To jog is to run slowly.
→ He jogs every day so he can be healthier.
- merchant [ˈməːrtʃənt] n.
A merchant is a person who sells things.
→ The merchant was selling used cars.
- poke [pouk] v.
To poke something is to push it with your finger.
→ I poked my finger on a thumb tack.
- postpone [poustˈpoun] v.
To postpone something is to make it happen later than planned.
→ They postponed the meeting until Elena arrived.
- splash [splæʃ] v.
When a liquid splashes, it bursts and hits something.
→ Some green paint splashed upon the floor.
- stubborn [ˈstʌbə:rn] adj.
If people are stubborn, they don’t change their minds easily.
→ Both of my parents are stubborn. They never give in to each other.
- suburb [ˈsʌbəːrb] n.
A suburb is a small part of a large city.
→ I grew up in the suburbs only a few minutes outside of the city.
- tide [taɪd] n.
The tide is the level of the water in the sea.
→ The tide continued to crawl upon the beach little by little.
- tragedy [ˈtrædʒədɪ] n.
A tragedy is a very sad event.
→ It was a tragedy when his house was struck by lightning and burned.
