4000 Essential English Words 4 Unit 24: The Traveler and the Innkeeper
Question 1 |
Choose the answer that best fits the question.
Which of the following means to make a noise?
A | Grasp |
B | Plush |
C | Growl |
D | Stagger |
Question 2 |
Choose the answer that best fits the question.
Which of the following eats other animals?
A | Core |
B | Predator |
C | Cunning |
D | Saucer |
Question 3 |
Choose the answer that best fits the question.
What is a balance between two things?
A | Equilibrium |
B | Foster |
C | Compassion |
D | Sane |
Question 4 |
Choose the answer that best fits the question.
Which of the following means not too much?
A | Dizzy |
B | Withhold |
C | Tense |
D | Moderation |
Question 5 |
Choose the answer that best fits the question.
What word means the same as agreement?
A | Cherish |
B | Stumble |
C | Snatch |
D | Consent |
Question 6 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
withhold
A | to think normally |
B | to be together |
C | to not give |
D | to express happiness |
Question 7 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
snatch
A | to leave |
B | to throw |
C | to give |
D | to take |
Question 8 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
cherish
A | to break into pieces |
B | to love something important |
C | to agree with |
D | to give something away |
Question 9 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
stagger
A | to turn off |
B | to run into someone |
C | to take something away |
D | to trip and almost fall |
Question 10 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
saucer
A | a small dish |
B | to stop being angry |
C | helping someone |
D | to go against |
Question 11 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.
I _____ going to the movies, but in _____ because it can be expensive.
A | cherish / moderation |
B | moderation / cherish |
Question 12 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.
The lion began to _____ , and the deer knew there was a _____ to be afraid of
A | growl / predator |
B | predator / growl |
Question 13 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.
The man was _____ , so he felt _____ for the starving child in need.
A | compassion / sane |
B | sane / compassion |
Question 14 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.
The boy moved to _____ the cup from his sister and knocked over the _____.
A | saucer / snatch |
B | snatch / saucer |
Question 15 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.
Deep in the _____ of the tree, there are minerals that _____ new growth.
A | ore / foster |
B | foster / ore |
Question 16 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.
The _____ criminal started to _____ up the gemstone so no one would know it was the same stone.
A | cunning / grind |
B | grind / cunning |
Question 17 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.
After he _____ down the hill, he felt _____.
A | dizzy / tumbled |
B | tumbled / dizzy |
Question 18 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.
The woman decided to _____ her permission and did not give _____ to her daughter’s request.
A | consent / withhold |
B | withhold / consent |
Question 19 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.
The man felt _____ after his horse started to _____ because he thought that the horse might fall.
A | stumble / tense |
B | tense / stumble |
Question 20 |
Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.
I felt like I had no _____. As a result, I started to _____ as I walked.
A | equilibrium / stagger |
B | stagger / equilibrium |
Question 21 |
THE TRAVELER AND THE INNKEEPER
A traveler stopped at an inn. He sat and watched people closely, like a predator. He heard the old innkeeper talking to a young man in the core of the inn.
“I just need to borrow some money. I swear that I’ll spend it in moderation, and my friend will pay you back tomorrow,” the man said. The innkeeper gave his consent and pulled out some money.
The traveler knew that this was a trick. The man was going to leave with the poor innkeeper’s money and never return. He felt compassion for the nice innkeeper and did not want him to be tricked. The cunning traveler decided to teach the innkeeper a lesson.
The traveler walked over to the innkeeper and sat down. The innkeeper had started to grind coffee beans to make coffee. He made the coffee and handed the traveler a saucer and a cup. The two started talking. After a while, the traveler yawned and then growled like a wolf.
“Are you not sane? I thought I just heard you growl,” said the innkeeper.
“I did. I am cursed. Every time I yawn three times in a row, I turn into a wolf and attack people.”
The innkeeper became tense. Then the traveler yawned again. As the traveler started to yawn a third time, the innkeeper turned to run outside. As he ran, the traveler snatched his coat. The scared innkeeper staggered outside and tumbled into the street.
The traveler followed him out because he did not want to withhold the truth any longer. He just wanted to foster happiness and restore the innkeeper’s emotional equilibrium. The innkeeper was dizzy, and he stumbled. The traveler helped him stand up.
“That was a trick,” the traveler said as he returned the coat.
“Oh, good. I cherish this coat,” responded the innkeeper.
“Well, hopefully, this will teach you that you shouldn’t believe every story that you hear.”
The thief promised to spend money in moderation.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 22 |
THE TRAVELER AND THE INNKEEPER
A traveler stopped at an inn. He sat and watched people closely, like a predator. He heard the old innkeeper talking to a young man in the core of the inn.
“I just need to borrow some money. I swear that I’ll spend it in moderation, and my friend will pay you back tomorrow,” the man said. The innkeeper gave his consent and pulled out some money.
The traveler knew that this was a trick. The man was going to leave with the poor innkeeper’s money and never return. He felt compassion for the nice innkeeper and did not want him to be tricked. The cunning traveler decided to teach the innkeeper a lesson.
The traveler walked over to the innkeeper and sat down. The innkeeper had started to grind coffee beans to make coffee. He made the coffee and handed the traveler a saucer and a cup. The two started talking. After a while, the traveler yawned and then growled like a wolf.
“Are you not sane? I thought I just heard you growl,” said the innkeeper.
“I did. I am cursed. Every time I yawn three times in a row, I turn into a wolf and attack people.”
The innkeeper became tense. Then the traveler yawned again. As the traveler started to yawn a third time, the innkeeper turned to run outside. As he ran, the traveler snatched his coat. The scared innkeeper staggered outside and tumbled into the street.
The traveler followed him out because he did not want to withhold the truth any longer. He just wanted to foster happiness and restore the innkeeper’s emotional equilibrium. The innkeeper was dizzy, and he stumbled. The traveler helped him stand up.
“That was a trick,” the traveler said as he returned the coat.
“Oh, good. I cherish this coat,” responded the innkeeper.
“Well, hopefully, this will teach you that you shouldn’t believe every story that you hear.”
The traveler staggered outside.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 23 |
THE TRAVELER AND THE INNKEEPER
A traveler stopped at an inn. He sat and watched people closely, like a predator. He heard the old innkeeper talking to a young man in the core of the inn.
“I just need to borrow some money. I swear that I’ll spend it in moderation, and my friend will pay you back tomorrow,” the man said. The innkeeper gave his consent and pulled out some money.
The traveler knew that this was a trick. The man was going to leave with the poor innkeeper’s money and never return. He felt compassion for the nice innkeeper and did not want him to be tricked. The cunning traveler decided to teach the innkeeper a lesson.
The traveler walked over to the innkeeper and sat down. The innkeeper had started to grind coffee beans to make coffee. He made the coffee and handed the traveler a saucer and a cup. The two started talking. After a while, the traveler yawned and then growled like a wolf.
“Are you not sane? I thought I just heard you growl,” said the innkeeper.
“I did. I am cursed. Every time I yawn three times in a row, I turn into a wolf and attack people.”
The innkeeper became tense. Then the traveler yawned again. As the traveler started to yawn a third time, the innkeeper turned to run outside. As he ran, the traveler snatched his coat. The scared innkeeper staggered outside and tumbled into the street.
The traveler followed him out because he did not want to withhold the truth any longer. He just wanted to foster happiness and restore the innkeeper’s emotional equilibrium. The innkeeper was dizzy, and he stumbled. The traveler helped him stand up.
“That was a trick,” the traveler said as he returned the coat.
“Oh, good. I cherish this coat,” responded the innkeeper.
“Well, hopefully, this will teach you that you shouldn’t believe every story that you hear.”
The innkeeper became tense after the traveler told him why he growled.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 24 |
THE TRAVELER AND THE INNKEEPER
A traveler stopped at an inn. He sat and watched people closely, like a predator. He heard the old innkeeper talking to a young man in the core of the inn.
“I just need to borrow some money. I swear that I’ll spend it in moderation, and my friend will pay you back tomorrow,” the man said. The innkeeper gave his consent and pulled out some money.
The traveler knew that this was a trick. The man was going to leave with the poor innkeeper’s money and never return. He felt compassion for the nice innkeeper and did not want him to be tricked. The cunning traveler decided to teach the innkeeper a lesson.
The traveler walked over to the innkeeper and sat down. The innkeeper had started to grind coffee beans to make coffee. He made the coffee and handed the traveler a saucer and a cup. The two started talking. After a while, the traveler yawned and then growled like a wolf.
“Are you not sane? I thought I just heard you growl,” said the innkeeper.
“I did. I am cursed. Every time I yawn three times in a row, I turn into a wolf and attack people.”
The innkeeper became tense. Then the traveler yawned again. As the traveler started to yawn a third time, the innkeeper turned to run outside. As he ran, the traveler snatched his coat. The scared innkeeper staggered outside and tumbled into the street.
The traveler followed him out because he did not want to withhold the truth any longer. He just wanted to foster happiness and restore the innkeeper’s emotional equilibrium. The innkeeper was dizzy, and he stumbled. The traveler helped him stand up.
“That was a trick,” the traveler said as he returned the coat.
“Oh, good. I cherish this coat,” responded the innkeeper.
“Well, hopefully, this will teach you that you shouldn’t believe every story that you hear.”
The traveler felt compassion for the innkeeper.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 25 |
THE TRAVELER AND THE INNKEEPER
A traveler stopped at an inn. He sat and watched people closely, like a predator. He heard the old innkeeper talking to a young man in the core of the inn.
“I just need to borrow some money. I swear that I’ll spend it in moderation, and my friend will pay you back tomorrow,” the man said. The innkeeper gave his consent and pulled out some money.
The traveler knew that this was a trick. The man was going to leave with the poor innkeeper’s money and never return. He felt compassion for the nice innkeeper and did not want him to be tricked. The cunning traveler decided to teach the innkeeper a lesson.
The traveler walked over to the innkeeper and sat down. The innkeeper had started to grind coffee beans to make coffee. He made the coffee and handed the traveler a saucer and a cup. The two started talking. After a while, the traveler yawned and then growled like a wolf.
“Are you not sane? I thought I just heard you growl,” said the innkeeper.
“I did. I am cursed. Every time I yawn three times in a row, I turn into a wolf and attack people.”
The innkeeper became tense. Then the traveler yawned again. As the traveler started to yawn a third time, the innkeeper turned to run outside. As he ran, the traveler snatched his coat. The scared innkeeper staggered outside and tumbled into the street.
The traveler followed him out because he did not want to withhold the truth any longer. He just wanted to foster happiness and restore the innkeeper’s emotional equilibrium. The innkeeper was dizzy, and he stumbled. The traveler helped him stand up.
“That was a trick,” the traveler said as he returned the coat.
“Oh, good. I cherish this coat,” responded the innkeeper.
“Well, hopefully, this will teach you that you shouldn’t believe every story that you hear.”
The traveler wanted to withhold the truth and foster anger.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 26 |
THE TRAVELER AND THE INNKEEPER
A traveler stopped at an inn. He sat and watched people closely, like a predator. He heard the old innkeeper talking to a young man in the core of the inn.
“I just need to borrow some money. I swear that I’ll spend it in moderation, and my friend will pay you back tomorrow,” the man said. The innkeeper gave his consent and pulled out some money.
The traveler knew that this was a trick. The man was going to leave with the poor innkeeper’s money and never return. He felt compassion for the nice innkeeper and did not want him to be tricked. The cunning traveler decided to teach the innkeeper a lesson.
The traveler walked over to the innkeeper and sat down. The innkeeper had started to grind coffee beans to make coffee. He made the coffee and handed the traveler a saucer and a cup. The two started talking. After a while, the traveler yawned and then growled like a wolf.
“Are you not sane? I thought I just heard you growl,” said the innkeeper.
“I did. I am cursed. Every time I yawn three times in a row, I turn into a wolf and attack people.”
The innkeeper became tense. Then the traveler yawned again. As the traveler started to yawn a third time, the innkeeper turned to run outside. As he ran, the traveler snatched his coat. The scared innkeeper staggered outside and tumbled into the street.
The traveler followed him out because he did not want to withhold the truth any longer. He just wanted to foster happiness and restore the innkeeper’s emotional equilibrium. The innkeeper was dizzy, and he stumbled. The traveler helped him stand up.
“That was a trick,” the traveler said as he returned the coat.
“Oh, good. I cherish this coat,” responded the innkeeper.
“Well, hopefully, this will teach you that you shouldn’t believe every story that you hear.”
The innkeeper said that he cherished his coat.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 27 |
THE TRAVELER AND THE INNKEEPER
A traveler stopped at an inn. He sat and watched people closely, like a predator. He heard the old innkeeper talking to a young man in the core of the inn.
“I just need to borrow some money. I swear that I’ll spend it in moderation, and my friend will pay you back tomorrow,” the man said. The innkeeper gave his consent and pulled out some money.
The traveler knew that this was a trick. The man was going to leave with the poor innkeeper’s money and never return. He felt compassion for the nice innkeeper and did not want him to be tricked. The cunning traveler decided to teach the innkeeper a lesson.
The traveler walked over to the innkeeper and sat down. The innkeeper had started to grind coffee beans to make coffee. He made the coffee and handed the traveler a saucer and a cup. The two started talking. After a while, the traveler yawned and then growled like a wolf.
“Are you not sane? I thought I just heard you growl,” said the innkeeper.
“I did. I am cursed. Every time I yawn three times in a row, I turn into a wolf and attack people.”
The innkeeper became tense. Then the traveler yawned again. As the traveler started to yawn a third time, the innkeeper turned to run outside. As he ran, the traveler snatched his coat. The scared innkeeper staggered outside and tumbled into the street.
The traveler followed him out because he did not want to withhold the truth any longer. He just wanted to foster happiness and restore the innkeeper’s emotional equilibrium. The innkeeper was dizzy, and he stumbled. The traveler helped him stand up.
“That was a trick,” the traveler said as he returned the coat.
“Oh, good. I cherish this coat,” responded the innkeeper.
“Well, hopefully, this will teach you that you shouldn’t believe every story that you hear.”
What did the traveler want to foster inside the innkeeper?
A | health |
B | strength |
C | despair |
D | happiness |
Question 28 |
THE TRAVELER AND THE INNKEEPER
A traveler stopped at an inn. He sat and watched people closely, like a predator. He heard the old innkeeper talking to a young man in the core of the inn.
“I just need to borrow some money. I swear that I’ll spend it in moderation, and my friend will pay you back tomorrow,” the man said. The innkeeper gave his consent and pulled out some money.
The traveler knew that this was a trick. The man was going to leave with the poor innkeeper’s money and never return. He felt compassion for the nice innkeeper and did not want him to be tricked. The cunning traveler decided to teach the innkeeper a lesson.
The traveler walked over to the innkeeper and sat down. The innkeeper had started to grind coffee beans to make coffee. He made the coffee and handed the traveler a saucer and a cup. The two started talking. After a while, the traveler yawned and then growled like a wolf.
“Are you not sane? I thought I just heard you growl,” said the innkeeper.
“I did. I am cursed. Every time I yawn three times in a row, I turn into a wolf and attack people.”
The innkeeper became tense. Then the traveler yawned again. As the traveler started to yawn a third time, the innkeeper turned to run outside. As he ran, the traveler snatched his coat. The scared innkeeper staggered outside and tumbled into the street.
The traveler followed him out because he did not want to withhold the truth any longer. He just wanted to foster happiness and restore the innkeeper’s emotional equilibrium. The innkeeper was dizzy, and he stumbled. The traveler helped him stand up.
“That was a trick,” the traveler said as he returned the coat.
“Oh, good. I cherish this coat,” responded the innkeeper.
“Well, hopefully, this will teach you that you shouldn’t believe every story that you hear.”
The traveler snatched the coat ______.
A | to make the innkeeper sane |
B | to teach the innkeeper a lesson |
C | to be a predator |
D | to sell it and make money |
Question 29 |
THE TRAVELER AND THE INNKEEPER
A traveler stopped at an inn. He sat and watched people closely, like a predator. He heard the old innkeeper talking to a young man in the core of the inn.
“I just need to borrow some money. I swear that I’ll spend it in moderation, and my friend will pay you back tomorrow,” the man said. The innkeeper gave his consent and pulled out some money.
The traveler knew that this was a trick. The man was going to leave with the poor innkeeper’s money and never return. He felt compassion for the nice innkeeper and did not want him to be tricked. The cunning traveler decided to teach the innkeeper a lesson.
The traveler walked over to the innkeeper and sat down. The innkeeper had started to grind coffee beans to make coffee. He made the coffee and handed the traveler a saucer and a cup. The two started talking. After a while, the traveler yawned and then growled like a wolf.
“Are you not sane? I thought I just heard you growl,” said the innkeeper.
“I did. I am cursed. Every time I yawn three times in a row, I turn into a wolf and attack people.”
The innkeeper became tense. Then the traveler yawned again. As the traveler started to yawn a third time, the innkeeper turned to run outside. As he ran, the traveler snatched his coat. The scared innkeeper staggered outside and tumbled into the street.
The traveler followed him out because he did not want to withhold the truth any longer. He just wanted to foster happiness and restore the innkeeper’s emotional equilibrium. The innkeeper was dizzy, and he stumbled. The traveler helped him stand up.
“That was a trick,” the traveler said as he returned the coat.
“Oh, good. I cherish this coat,” responded the innkeeper.
“Well, hopefully, this will teach you that you shouldn’t believe every story that you hear.”
Why did the innkeeper consent to give the young man money?
A | The young man was scary. |
B | The young man was cunning. |
C | The young man was dizzy. |
D | The young man’s friend would repay him. |
Question 30 |
THE TRAVELER AND THE INNKEEPER
A traveler stopped at an inn. He sat and watched people closely, like a predator. He heard the old innkeeper talking to a young man in the core of the inn.
“I just need to borrow some money. I swear that I’ll spend it in moderation, and my friend will pay you back tomorrow,” the man said. The innkeeper gave his consent and pulled out some money.
The traveler knew that this was a trick. The man was going to leave with the poor innkeeper’s money and never return. He felt compassion for the nice innkeeper and did not want him to be tricked. The cunning traveler decided to teach the innkeeper a lesson.
The traveler walked over to the innkeeper and sat down. The innkeeper had started to grind coffee beans to make coffee. He made the coffee and handed the traveler a saucer and a cup. The two started talking. After a while, the traveler yawned and then growled like a wolf.
“Are you not sane? I thought I just heard you growl,” said the innkeeper.
“I did. I am cursed. Every time I yawn three times in a row, I turn into a wolf and attack people.”
The innkeeper became tense. Then the traveler yawned again. As the traveler started to yawn a third time, the innkeeper turned to run outside. As he ran, the traveler snatched his coat. The scared innkeeper staggered outside and tumbled into the street.
The traveler followed him out because he did not want to withhold the truth any longer. He just wanted to foster happiness and restore the innkeeper’s emotional equilibrium. The innkeeper was dizzy, and he stumbled. The traveler helped him stand up.
“That was a trick,” the traveler said as he returned the coat.
“Oh, good. I cherish this coat,” responded the innkeeper.
“Well, hopefully, this will teach you that you shouldn’t believe every story that you hear.”
Why did the innkeeper hand the traveler a saucer and a cup?
A | So he could drink coffee |
B | So he could restore equilibrium |
C | So he could grind coffee beans |
D | So he could steal his coat |
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Word List
- cherish [ˈtʃeriʃ] v.
To cherish something means to hold it as very important.
→ I cherish this trophy I won.
- compassion [kəmˈpæʃən] n.
Compassion is a feeling of understanding for someone who is hurt or suffering.
→ The veterinarian had compassion for the sick little puppy.
- consent [kənˈsent] n.
Consent is permission to do something.
→ Their mother gave the children consent to go outside and play.
- core [kɔːr] n.
The core is the center of something.
→ The rings of a tree start forming at its core.
- cunning [ˈkʌniŋ] adj.
If someone is cunning, they are good at tricking people.
→ The cunning child fooled his parents into thinking that he was kind.
- dizzy [ˈdizi] adj.
If someone is dizzy, then they feel off balance as if they will fall down.
→ The pregnant woman was dizzy after standing up too quickly.
- equilibrium [iːkwəˈlibriəm] n.
Equilibrium is the balance between different forces.
→ The sudden drop in prices upset the equilibrium of the economy.
- foster [ˈfɔ(:)stər] v.
To foster a feeling or a skill means to help it develop.
→ She helped foster a sense of calm in the little boy.
- grind [graind] v.
To grind something means to break it into very small pieces or powder.
→ She wanted to grind the beans, so she could brew some coffee.
- growl [graul] v.
To growl means to make a deep, angry sound.
→ The dog started to growl at the man walking by.
- moderation [ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən] n.
Moderation is a state of being just enough but not too much.
→ It is important to eat in moderation so that you can have a healthy body.
- predator [ˈpredətər] n.
A predator is an animal that kills and eats other animals.
→ The peregrine falcon is a predator that eats fish.
- sane [sein] adj.
If someone is sane, they can think in a normal way.
→ Oliver does not act like a sane person when he is angry.
- saucer [ˈsɔːsər] n.
A saucer is a small round dish that you set a cup on.
→ He placed the spoon on the saucer.
- snatch [snætʃ] v.
To snatch something means to take it away with a quick motion.
→ He was so hungry that he snatched an apple from a tree.
- stagger [ˈstægər] v.
To stagger means to move in an unsteady way and almost fall over.
→ He staggered around after having too much to drink.
- stumble [ˈstʌmbəl] v.
To stumble means to put your foot down wrong so that you almost fall.
→ He stumbled as he ran through the puddle.
- tense [tens] adj.
If someone is tense, they are worried something bad might happen.
→ After the phone call, Monica was very tense.
- tumble [ˈtʌmbəl] v.
To tumble means to fall, often in a rolling way.
→ He lost his balance while snowboarding and tumbled to the ground.
- withhold [wiθˈhould] v.
To withhold something is to not give it to someone.
→ They withheld all information until she paid her fine.
