4000 Essential English Words 3 Unit 4: Tiny Tina
Question 1 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
far away
A | compact |
B | leisure |
C | distant |
D | passion |
Question 2 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
a sweet thing to eat
A | dessert |
B | wool |
C | mankind |
D | bloom |
Question 3 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
a small magical creature
A | pulse |
B | pillow |
C | grace |
D | fairy |
Question 4 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
an event that covers the sun
A | whistle |
B | decay |
C | eclipse |
D | curl |
Question 5 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
to make someone feel less tired
A | spice |
B | refresh |
C | dip |
D | sneeze |
Question 6 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
whistle
A | a flavor |
B | to make noise with one’s lips |
C | people |
D | a flower |
Question 7 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
compact
A | far |
B | not at work |
C | small |
D | to help tired people |
Question 8 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
wool
A | sheep’s hair |
B | magic creature |
C | something to eat |
D | strong feeling |
Question 9 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
grace
A | to chase after |
B | to get old and rot |
C | a nice way to move |
D | in the shape of a circle |
Question 10 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
dip
A | to blow out air |
B | something soft for your head |
C | to put in and out |
D | one of the things on your feet |
Question 11 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
spice
A | a flavor added to food or drink |
B | something with a round shape |
C | to make one feel less tired |
D | a sweet thing to eat |
Question 12 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
leisure
A | time when you do not have to work |
B | to become naturally destroyed |
C | the hair of sheep |
D | a feeling of wanting |
Question 13 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
curl
A | to get old and fall apart |
B | something with a curve |
C | something small |
D | to go after |
Question 14 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
pillow
A | something you sleep on |
B | the quality of moving well |
C | an event that covers the sun |
D | far away |
Question 15 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
pulse
A | not at work |
B | a magic creature |
C | the beat of one’s heart |
D | to go away |
Question 16 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank
Some scientists think that in the _____ future, we are going to use all of our fuel. One way to use less fuel is to drive a _____ car.
A | distant / compact |
B | compact / distant |
Question 17 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank
Early members of _____ walked slowly and strangely. However, people learned how to move with _____ over the years.
A | pulse / eclipse |
B | eclipse / pulse |
Question 18 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank
Early members of _____ walked slowly and strangely. However, people learned how to move with _____ over the years.
A | mankind / grace |
B | grace / mankind |
Question 19 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank
My favorite _____ is cinnamon. I put it in all of my favorite _____ .
A | desserts / spice |
B | spice / desserts |
Question 20 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank
In the fall, the flowers do not _____ . I clean them up when they start to _____ .
A | bloom / decay |
B | decay / bloom |
Question 21 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank
She _____ a song while she took a shower to _____ herself.
A | refresh / whistled |
B | whistled / refresh |
Question 22 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank
When my father was a boy, he learned all about a sheep’s _____ . For example, he learned that it forms _____ .
A | wool / curls |
B | curls / wool |
Question 23 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank
Jennifer likes to paint in her _____ time. The most recent picture she painted was of a _____ .
A | fairy / leisure |
B | leisure / fairy |
Question 24 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank
Kelly _____ her feet into the pool but decided not to get in because she was _____ a lot. She was afraid she might get others sick if she got in.
A | sneezing / dipped |
B | dipped / sneezing |
Question 25 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank
The baby has a _____ for soft things. One of the things that he loves the most is his _____ .
A | pillow / passion |
B | passion / pillow |
Question 26 |
TINY TINA
In a distant land, there was a kingdom where fairies lived. Tina was a fairy. She had yellow curls and wore a dress made of wool. She always moved with grace. However, because of her compact size, she was scared of mankind.
One day, there was an eclipse of the sun. The fairies didn’t know what was happening. They were scared, so they ran away.
Tina looked for a place to hide. She found a garden with flowers blooming. Tina had a passion for flowers. She decided to hide there. She became sleepy and made a pillow with some leaves. She whistled happily as she worked, and she fell asleep.
Suddenly, somebody sneezed. The sound woke Tina up. She saw a very big face looking at her! Tina was so scared that she couldn’t move. She could feel her pulse going very fast.
The big woman went into her house. When she came back, she gave Tina a cup.
The woman sat on the ground among some decaying leaves. Tina dipped a finger in the cup and tasted it. It was tea with all kinds of delicious spices in it. Tina felt refreshed after drinking the tea.
“ I’m Wilma,” the lady said. “ I spend all my leisure time in my garden cutting flowers. Would you like some dessert?”
Tina said yes. She was hungry, and she wasn’t frightened anymore. She took a bite of cake and relaxed. “ How did you get to my garden?”
Tina told Wilma how she got lost.
“That’s terrible! Let us take you home.”
“Actually, I think that I want to stay with you,” Tina said. She wasn’t scared of big people anymore. Wilma and Tina lived happily ever after.
Tina made a pillow of leaves while she whistled.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 27 |
TINY TINA
In a distant land, there was a kingdom where fairies lived. Tina was a fairy. She had yellow curls and wore a dress made of wool. She always moved with grace. However, because of her compact size, she was scared of mankind.
One day, there was an eclipse of the sun. The fairies didn’t know what was happening. They were scared, so they ran away.
Tina looked for a place to hide. She found a garden with flowers blooming. Tina had a passion for flowers. She decided to hide there. She became sleepy and made a pillow with some leaves. She whistled happily as she worked, and she fell asleep.
Suddenly, somebody sneezed. The sound woke Tina up. She saw a very big face looking at her! Tina was so scared that she couldn’t move. She could feel her pulse going very fast.
The big woman went into her house. When she came back, she gave Tina a cup.
The woman sat on the ground among some decaying leaves. Tina dipped a finger in the cup and tasted it. It was tea with all kinds of delicious spices in it. Tina felt refreshed after drinking the tea.
“ I’m Wilma,” the lady said. “ I spend all my leisure time in my garden cutting flowers. Would you like some dessert?”
Tina said yes. She was hungry, and she wasn’t frightened anymore. She took a bite of cake and relaxed. “ How did you get to my garden?”
Tina told Wilma how she got lost.
“That’s terrible! Let us take you home.”
“Actually, I think that I want to stay with you,” Tina said. She wasn’t scared of big people anymore. Wilma and Tina lived happily ever after.
Tina wore a dress made of decayed flowers.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 28 |
TINY TINA
In a distant land, there was a kingdom where fairies lived. Tina was a fairy. She had yellow curls and wore a dress made of wool. She always moved with grace. However, because of her compact size, she was scared of mankind.
One day, there was an eclipse of the sun. The fairies didn’t know what was happening. They were scared, so they ran away.
Tina looked for a place to hide. She found a garden with flowers blooming. Tina had a passion for flowers. She decided to hide there. She became sleepy and made a pillow with some leaves. She whistled happily as she worked, and she fell asleep.
Suddenly, somebody sneezed. The sound woke Tina up. She saw a very big face looking at her! Tina was so scared that she couldn’t move. She could feel her pulse going very fast.
The big woman went into her house. When she came back, she gave Tina a cup.
The woman sat on the ground among some decaying leaves. Tina dipped a finger in the cup and tasted it. It was tea with all kinds of delicious spices in it. Tina felt refreshed after drinking the tea.
“ I’m Wilma,” the lady said. “ I spend all my leisure time in my garden cutting flowers. Would you like some dessert?”
Tina said yes. She was hungry, and she wasn’t frightened anymore. She took a bite of cake and relaxed. “ How did you get to my garden?”
Tina told Wilma how she got lost.
“That’s terrible! Let us take you home.”
“Actually, I think that I want to stay with you,” Tina said. She wasn’t scared of big people anymore. Wilma and Tina lived happily ever after.
Tina decided to hide in the garden.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 29 |
TINY TINA
In a distant land, there was a kingdom where fairies lived. Tina was a fairy. She had yellow curls and wore a dress made of wool. She always moved with grace. However, because of her compact size, she was scared of mankind.
One day, there was an eclipse of the sun. The fairies didn’t know what was happening. They were scared, so they ran away.
Tina looked for a place to hide. She found a garden with flowers blooming. Tina had a passion for flowers. She decided to hide there. She became sleepy and made a pillow with some leaves. She whistled happily as she worked, and she fell asleep.
Suddenly, somebody sneezed. The sound woke Tina up. She saw a very big face looking at her! Tina was so scared that she couldn’t move. She could feel her pulse going very fast.
The big woman went into her house. When she came back, she gave Tina a cup.
The woman sat on the ground among some decaying leaves. Tina dipped a finger in the cup and tasted it. It was tea with all kinds of delicious spices in it. Tina felt refreshed after drinking the tea.
“ I’m Wilma,” the lady said. “ I spend all my leisure time in my garden cutting flowers. Would you like some dessert?”
Tina said yes. She was hungry, and she wasn’t frightened anymore. She took a bite of cake and relaxed. “ How did you get to my garden?”
Tina told Wilma how she got lost.
“That’s terrible! Let us take you home.”
“Actually, I think that I want to stay with you,” Tina said. She wasn’t scared of big people anymore. Wilma and Tina lived happily ever after.
Tina had a passion for desserts.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 30 |
TINY TINA
In a distant land, there was a kingdom where fairies lived. Tina was a fairy. She had yellow curls and wore a dress made of wool. She always moved with grace. However, because of her compact size, she was scared of mankind.
One day, there was an eclipse of the sun. The fairies didn’t know what was happening. They were scared, so they ran away.
Tina looked for a place to hide. She found a garden with flowers blooming. Tina had a passion for flowers. She decided to hide there. She became sleepy and made a pillow with some leaves. She whistled happily as she worked, and she fell asleep.
Suddenly, somebody sneezed. The sound woke Tina up. She saw a very big face looking at her! Tina was so scared that she couldn’t move. She could feel her pulse going very fast.
The big woman went into her house. When she came back, she gave Tina a cup.
The woman sat on the ground among some decaying leaves. Tina dipped a finger in the cup and tasted it. It was tea with all kinds of delicious spices in it. Tina felt refreshed after drinking the tea.
“ I’m Wilma,” the lady said. “ I spend all my leisure time in my garden cutting flowers. Would you like some dessert?”
Tina said yes. She was hungry, and she wasn’t frightened anymore. She took a bite of cake and relaxed. “ How did you get to my garden?”
Tina told Wilma how she got lost.
“That’s terrible! Let us take you home.”
“Actually, I think that I want to stay with you,” Tina said. She wasn’t scared of big people anymore. Wilma and Tina lived happily ever after.
The fairies left because they were scared by the eclipse.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 31 |
TINY TINA
In a distant land, there was a kingdom where fairies lived. Tina was a fairy. She had yellow curls and wore a dress made of wool. She always moved with grace. However, because of her compact size, she was scared of mankind.
One day, there was an eclipse of the sun. The fairies didn’t know what was happening. They were scared, so they ran away.
Tina looked for a place to hide. She found a garden with flowers blooming. Tina had a passion for flowers. She decided to hide there. She became sleepy and made a pillow with some leaves. She whistled happily as she worked, and she fell asleep.
Suddenly, somebody sneezed. The sound woke Tina up. She saw a very big face looking at her! Tina was so scared that she couldn’t move. She could feel her pulse going very fast.
The big woman went into her house. When she came back, she gave Tina a cup.
The woman sat on the ground among some decaying leaves. Tina dipped a finger in the cup and tasted it. It was tea with all kinds of delicious spices in it. Tina felt refreshed after drinking the tea.
“ I’m Wilma,” the lady said. “ I spend all my leisure time in my garden cutting flowers. Would you like some dessert?”
Tina said yes. She was hungry, and she wasn’t frightened anymore. She took a bite of cake and relaxed. “ How did you get to my garden?”
Tina told Wilma how she got lost.
“That’s terrible! Let us take you home.”
“Actually, I think that I want to stay with you,” Tina said. She wasn’t scared of big people anymore. Wilma and Tina lived happily ever after.
Wilma gave Tina some tea for dessert.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 32 |
TINY TINA
In a distant land, there was a kingdom where fairies lived. Tina was a fairy. She had yellow curls and wore a dress made of wool. She always moved with grace. However, because of her compact size, she was scared of mankind.
One day, there was an eclipse of the sun. The fairies didn’t know what was happening. They were scared, so they ran away.
Tina looked for a place to hide. She found a garden with flowers blooming. Tina had a passion for flowers. She decided to hide there. She became sleepy and made a pillow with some leaves. She whistled happily as she worked, and she fell asleep.
Suddenly, somebody sneezed. The sound woke Tina up. She saw a very big face looking at her! Tina was so scared that she couldn’t move. She could feel her pulse going very fast.
The big woman went into her house. When she came back, she gave Tina a cup.
The woman sat on the ground among some decaying leaves. Tina dipped a finger in the cup and tasted it. It was tea with all kinds of delicious spices in it. Tina felt refreshed after drinking the tea.
“ I’m Wilma,” the lady said. “ I spend all my leisure time in my garden cutting flowers. Would you like some dessert?”
Tina said yes. She was hungry, and she wasn’t frightened anymore. She took a bite of cake and relaxed. “ How did you get to my garden?”
Tina told Wilma how she got lost.
“That’s terrible! Let us take you home.”
“Actually, I think that I want to stay with you,” Tina said. She wasn’t scared of big people anymore. Wilma and Tina lived happily ever after.
Why did Tina suddenly wake up?
A | She felt refreshed. |
B | She heard someone sneeze. |
C | The leaves were decayed. |
D | She had a fast pulse. |
Question 33 |
TINY TINA
In a distant land, there was a kingdom where fairies lived. Tina was a fairy. She had yellow curls and wore a dress made of wool. She always moved with grace. However, because of her compact size, she was scared of mankind.
One day, there was an eclipse of the sun. The fairies didn’t know what was happening. They were scared, so they ran away.
Tina looked for a place to hide. She found a garden with flowers blooming. Tina had a passion for flowers. She decided to hide there. She became sleepy and made a pillow with some leaves. She whistled happily as she worked, and she fell asleep.
Suddenly, somebody sneezed. The sound woke Tina up. She saw a very big face looking at her! Tina was so scared that she couldn’t move. She could feel her pulse going very fast.
The big woman went into her house. When she came back, she gave Tina a cup.
The woman sat on the ground among some decaying leaves. Tina dipped a finger in the cup and tasted it. It was tea with all kinds of delicious spices in it. Tina felt refreshed after drinking the tea.
“ I’m Wilma,” the lady said. “ I spend all my leisure time in my garden cutting flowers. Would you like some dessert?”
Tina said yes. She was hungry, and she wasn’t frightened anymore. She took a bite of cake and relaxed. “ How did you get to my garden?”
Tina told Wilma how she got lost.
“That’s terrible! Let us take you home.”
“Actually, I think that I want to stay with you,” Tina said. She wasn’t scared of big people anymore. Wilma and Tina lived happily ever after.
All of the following describe Tina EXCEPT ______.
A | she had curls in her hair |
B | she moved with grace |
C | she did not like tea with spice |
D | she was compact |
Question 34 |
TINY TINA
In a distant land, there was a kingdom where fairies lived. Tina was a fairy. She had yellow curls and wore a dress made of wool. She always moved with grace. However, because of her compact size, she was scared of mankind.
One day, there was an eclipse of the sun. The fairies didn’t know what was happening. They were scared, so they ran away.
Tina looked for a place to hide. She found a garden with flowers blooming. Tina had a passion for flowers. She decided to hide there. She became sleepy and made a pillow with some leaves. She whistled happily as she worked, and she fell asleep.
Suddenly, somebody sneezed. The sound woke Tina up. She saw a very big face looking at her! Tina was so scared that she couldn’t move. She could feel her pulse going very fast.
The big woman went into her house. When she came back, she gave Tina a cup.
The woman sat on the ground among some decaying leaves. Tina dipped a finger in the cup and tasted it. It was tea with all kinds of delicious spices in it. Tina felt refreshed after drinking the tea.
“ I’m Wilma,” the lady said. “ I spend all my leisure time in my garden cutting flowers. Would you like some dessert?”
Tina said yes. She was hungry, and she wasn’t frightened anymore. She took a bite of cake and relaxed. “ How did you get to my garden?”
Tina told Wilma how she got lost.
“That’s terrible! Let us take you home.”
“Actually, I think that I want to stay with you,” Tina said. She wasn’t scared of big people anymore. Wilma and Tina lived happily ever after.
What does Wilma do with the flowers?
A | She makes dessert with them. |
B | She cuts them. |
C | She dips them in gold. |
D | She lets them decay. |
Question 35 |
TINY TINA
In a distant land, there was a kingdom where fairies lived. Tina was a fairy. She had yellow curls and wore a dress made of wool. She always moved with grace. However, because of her compact size, she was scared of mankind.
One day, there was an eclipse of the sun. The fairies didn’t know what was happening. They were scared, so they ran away.
Tina looked for a place to hide. She found a garden with flowers blooming. Tina had a passion for flowers. She decided to hide there. She became sleepy and made a pillow with some leaves. She whistled happily as she worked, and she fell asleep.
Suddenly, somebody sneezed. The sound woke Tina up. She saw a very big face looking at her! Tina was so scared that she couldn’t move. She could feel her pulse going very fast.
The big woman went into her house. When she came back, she gave Tina a cup.
The woman sat on the ground among some decaying leaves. Tina dipped a finger in the cup and tasted it. It was tea with all kinds of delicious spices in it. Tina felt refreshed after drinking the tea.
“ I’m Wilma,” the lady said. “ I spend all my leisure time in my garden cutting flowers. Would you like some dessert?”
Tina said yes. She was hungry, and she wasn’t frightened anymore. She took a bite of cake and relaxed. “ How did you get to my garden?”
Tina told Wilma how she got lost.
“That’s terrible! Let us take you home.”
“Actually, I think that I want to stay with you,” Tina said. She wasn’t scared of big people anymore. Wilma and Tina lived happily ever after.
Where did Tina live before she met Wilma?
A | In Wilma’s garden |
B | In a tiny house |
C | On a street with big cars |
D | In a distant country |
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Word List
- bloom [bluːm] v.
When a plant blooms, it makes flowers.
→ Roses look so pretty when they bloom.
- compact [kəmˈpækt] adj.
If something is compact, it is smaller than normal.
→ A laptop computer is much more compact than a desktop model.
- curl [kɜːrl] n.
A curl is a small piece of something with a round shape.
→ The colorful ribbons were bent into curls.
- decay [dɪˈkeɪ] v.
To decay is to be destroyed naturally.
→ The old wooden house was slowly decaying.
- dessert [diˈzəːrt] n.
Dessert is a sweet food that you eat after a meal.
→ Kayla wants ice cream for dessert.
- dip [dip] v.
To dip something is to put part of it into a liquid for a short time.
→ Laurel dipped her strawberry into the chocolate.
- distant [ˈdɪstənt] adj.
If something is distant, it is far away.
→ Michael could barely see the distant island.
- eclipse [ɪˈklɪps] n.
An eclipse is an occasion when the moon moves in front of the sun.
→ A complete eclipse of the sun is a very rare occurrence.
- fairy [ˈfɛərɪ] n.
A fairy is a small, magic creature with wings.
→ There are usually fairies in fantasy stories.
- grace [greɪs] n.
Grace is a quality of moving in a smooth, relaxed and attractive way.
→ The ballerina danced with grace.
- leisure [ˈliːʒə:r] n.
Leisure is time when you do not have to do work.
→ Eve likes to listen to music in her leisure time.
- mankind [mænˈkaɪnd] n.
Mankind is all of the world’s people.
→ All of mankind has to work to make this a better world.
- passion [ˈpæʃən] n.
Passion is a very strong feeling of wanting to do something.
→ She had a passion for dancing.
- pillow [ˈpɪlou] n.
A pillow is something that you put your head on when you sleep.
→ When I travel, I usually take along my favorite pillow.
- pulse [pʌls] n.
A pulse is the beat of the heart.
→ The doctor checked the patient’s pulse by feeling his wrist.
- refresh [rɪˈfreʃ] v.
To refresh someone is to make them feel less hot or tired.
→ The baby was refreshed after taking a cool bath.
- sneeze [sniːz] v.
To sneeze is to suddenly blow air out of your nose and mouth.
→ He sneezed after smelling the flower.
- spice [spaɪs] n.
A spice is a flavor for food and drinks.
→ Two common spices found in many homes are salt and pepper.
- whistle [hwɪsəl] v.
To whistle is to make a sound by putting your lips together and blowing.
→ Ashe was listening to music, Daryl whistled.
- wool [wʊl] n.
Wool is the hair that a sheep has.
→ Grandma wants to use the blue wool to knit me a sweater.