4000 Essential English Words 4 Unit 4: The Tricky Fox

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Question 1

Choose the answer that best fits the question.

What does a sad movie cause people to do?

A	To weep
B	To except
C	To perish
D	To disapprove

Question 2

Choose the answer that best fits the question.

Where would a bird build a home?

A	On a rim
B	In a pit
C	On a roost
D	On a flight

Question 3

Choose the answer that best fits the question.

Which word best describes a wet towel?

A	Immoral
B	Damp
C	Trivial
D	Fond

Question 4

Choose the answer that best fits the question.

What does it mean to fly?

A	To soar
B	To moan
C	To be oblivious
D	To be typical

Question 5

Choose the answer that best fits the question.

Which word would best describe a smooth, wet stone?

A	Ivy
B	Utterly
C	Slippery
D	Immoral

Question 6

Choose the answer that best fits the question.

Which word describes something that would have a rim?

A	A thought
B	A cup
C	A person
D	A smell

Question 7

Choose the answer that best fits the question.

Which word describes something that has a beak?

A	A bird
B	A boat
C	A car
D	A lion

Question 8

Choose the answer that best fits the question.

What is typical about fish?

A	They can swim.
B	One type can sing.
C	They can live on land.
D	Some can live for close to 50 years.

Question 9

Choose the answer that best fits the question.

Which of these people would most likely be moaning?

A	A doctor
B	A happy boy
C	A wife
D	A hurt woman

Question 10

Choose the answer that best fits the question.

Which person has been proven to have committed an immoral act?

A	A teacher
B	A criminal
C	A judge
D	A fireman

Question 11

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

All of the people in the movie will _____ if they remain _____ of the monster.

A	oblivious / perish
B	perish / oblivious

Question 12

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

When the owl wants to make a _____ , it is _____ of using an empty barn.

A	roost / fond
B	fond / roost

Question 13

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

He grabbed the can by its _____ , then tossed it far down into the _____ .

A	pit / rim
B	rim / pit

Question 14

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

The eagle _____ into the clouds when it goes on a long _____ .

A	flight / soars
B	soars / flight

Question 15

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

Every time the sick woman would _____ in pain, her daughter would _____ .

A	moan / weep
B	weep / moan

Question 16

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

It is not _____ for a policeman to do _____ things like stealing.

A	immoral / typical
B	typical / immoral

Question 17

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

Every part of the bird was beautiful, _____ for its short, ugly _____ .

A	beak / except
B	except / beak

Question 18

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

Because his assistant is teaching them _____ plays, the coach will _____ of the time wasted.

A	trivial / disapprove
B	disapprove / trivial

Question 19

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

Because it _____ covered the fence, the gardener had to remove all of the _____ .

A	utterly / ivy
B	ivy / utterly

Question 20

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

The ground became dangerous and _____ because everyone placed their _____ towels there.

A	slippery / damp
B	damp / slippery

Question 21

THE TRICKY FOX

There was a fox that lived in the forest. Fox loved to play mean tricks on the other animals. One day, he used the sharp rim of a bottle to dig a pit in the ground. He hid in a tree until Rabbit came to the pit’s edge. Then, he jumped out and pushed Rabbit into the pit. Fox laughed and ran away. The angry Rabbit climbed out and told the other animals what happened.

The others said, “That is typical behavior for Fox. He does mean things all the time. Sometimes, he is completely immoral. We all disapprove of his actions, so we should teach him a lesson. Tomorrow, we’ll push Fox into that pit.”

The next day, all of the animals hid near the pit and waited for Fox. Fox was oblivious to the hidden animals. He walked up to the pit to see if Rabbit was still trapped. Just then, the other animals ran up to Fox and pushed him in. All the animals laughed and cheered, except Fox, of course.

Fox couldn’t get out! The walls of the pit were covered in damp ivy. It was too slippery for him to climb out. He was utterly helpless. He moaned and began to weep.

At last, he saw Eagle watching him from her roost. He yelled, “Eagle, please help me! If I don’t get out of here, I will perish!”

Eagle said, “You may think your tricks are trivial, but you hurt others when you do mean things. I’ll help you if you promise to be nice.”

Fox said, “I promise!”

Eagle began her flight to the bottom of the pit. She picked up Fox with her beak and soared out of the pit. She dropped Fox safely on the ground.

Fox thanked Eagle and kept his promise. He was nice to the other animals. The animals even became fond of Fox, and the forest was a happy place.

Fox used the rim of a bottle to dig a deep pit.

A	TRUE
B	FALSE

Question 22

THE TRICKY FOX

Fox couldn’t get out! The walls of the pit were covered in damp ivy. It was too slippery for him to climb out. He was utterly helpless. He moaned and began to weep.

At last, he saw Eagle watching him from her roost. He yelled, “Eagle, please help me! If I don’t get out of here, I will perish!”

Eagle said, “You may think your tricks are trivial, but you hurt others when you do mean things. I’ll help you if you promise to be nice.”

Fox said, “I promise!”

Eagle began her flight to the bottom of the pit. She picked up Fox with her beak and soared out of the pit. She dropped Fox safely on the ground.

Fox thanked Eagle and kept his promise. He was nice to the other animals. The animals even became fond of Fox, and the forest was a happy place.

Fox had a roost near the pit.

A	TRUE
B	FALSE

Question 23

THE TRICKY FOX

Fox couldn’t get out! The walls of the pit were covered in damp ivy. It was too slippery for him to climb out. He was utterly helpless. He moaned and began to weep.

At last, he saw Eagle watching him from her roost. He yelled, “Eagle, please help me! If I don’t get out of here, I will perish!”

Eagle said, “You may think your tricks are trivial, but you hurt others when you do mean things. I’ll help you if you promise to be nice.”

Fox said, “I promise!”

Eagle began her flight to the bottom of the pit. She picked up Fox with her beak and soared out of the pit. She dropped Fox safely on the ground.

Fox thanked Eagle and kept his promise. He was nice to the other animals. The animals even became fond of Fox, and the forest was a happy place.

The damp ivy was too slippery for Fox to climb out

A	TRUE
B	FALSE

Question 24

THE TRICKY FOX

Fox couldn’t get out! The walls of the pit were covered in damp ivy. It was too slippery for him to climb out. He was utterly helpless. He moaned and began to weep.

At last, he saw Eagle watching him from her roost. He yelled, “Eagle, please help me! If I don’t get out of here, I will perish!”

Eagle said, “You may think your tricks are trivial, but you hurt others when you do mean things. I’ll help you if you promise to be nice.”

Fox said, “I promise!”

Eagle began her flight to the bottom of the pit. She picked up Fox with her beak and soared out of the pit. She dropped Fox safely on the ground.

Fox thanked Eagle and kept his promise. He was nice to the other animals. The animals even became fond of Fox, and the forest was a happy place.

Immoral and mean behavior was typical with Fox.

A	TRUE
B	FALSE

Question 25

THE TRICKY FOX

Fox couldn’t get out! The walls of the pit were covered in damp ivy. It was too slippery for him to climb out. He was utterly helpless. He moaned and began to weep.

At last, he saw Eagle watching him from her roost. He yelled, “Eagle, please help me! If I don’t get out of here, I will perish!”

Eagle said, “You may think your tricks are trivial, but you hurt others when you do mean things. I’ll help you if you promise to be nice.”

Fox said, “I promise!”

Eagle began her flight to the bottom of the pit. She picked up Fox with her beak and soared out of the pit. She dropped Fox safely on the ground.

Fox thanked Eagle and kept his promise. He was nice to the other animals. The animals even became fond of Fox, and the forest was a happy place.

Fox was oblivious to the hidden pit.

A	TRUE
B	FALSE

Question 26

THE TRICKY FOX

Fox couldn’t get out! The walls of the pit were covered in damp ivy. It was too slippery for him to climb out. He was utterly helpless. He moaned and began to weep.

At last, he saw Eagle watching him from her roost. He yelled, “Eagle, please help me! If I don’t get out of here, I will perish!”

Eagle said, “You may think your tricks are trivial, but you hurt others when you do mean things. I’ll help you if you promise to be nice.”

Fox said, “I promise!”

Eagle began her flight to the bottom of the pit. She picked up Fox with her beak and soared out of the pit. She dropped Fox safely on the ground.

Fox thanked Eagle and kept his promise. He was nice to the other animals. The animals even became fond of Fox, and the forest was a happy place.

Eagle flew into the pit to save Fox.

A	TRUE
B	FALSE

Question 27

THE TRICKY FOX

Fox couldn’t get out! The walls of the pit were covered in damp ivy. It was too slippery for him to climb out. He was utterly helpless. He moaned and began to weep.

At last, he saw Eagle watching him from her roost. He yelled, “Eagle, please help me! If I don’t get out of here, I will perish!”

Eagle said, “You may think your tricks are trivial, but you hurt others when you do mean things. I’ll help you if you promise to be nice.”

Fox said, “I promise!”

Eagle began her flight to the bottom of the pit. She picked up Fox with her beak and soared out of the pit. She dropped Fox safely on the ground.

Fox thanked Eagle and kept his promise. He was nice to the other animals. The animals even became fond of Fox, and the forest was a happy place.

How did Rabbit fall into the pit?

A	Rabbit ran into the pit.
B	Fox pushed him into the pit.
C	Rabbit sat on the edge.
D	Fox laughed and ran away.

Question 28

THE TRICKY FOX

Fox couldn’t get out! The walls of the pit were covered in damp ivy. It was too slippery for him to climb out. He was utterly helpless. He moaned and began to weep.

At last, he saw Eagle watching him from her roost. He yelled, “Eagle, please help me! If I don’t get out of here, I will perish!”

Eagle said, “You may think your tricks are trivial, but you hurt others when you do mean things. I’ll help you if you promise to be nice.”

Fox said, “I promise!”

Eagle began her flight to the bottom of the pit. She picked up Fox with her beak and soared out of the pit. She dropped Fox safely on the ground.

Fox thanked Eagle and kept his promise. He was nice to the other animals. The animals even became fond of Fox, and the forest was a happy place.

Why did Fox thank Eagle?

A	She gave him money.
B	She became fond of Fox.
C	She did not let Fox perish.
D	She gave Fox some rope to climb out.

Question 29

THE TRICKY FOX

Fox couldn’t get out! The walls of the pit were covered in damp ivy. It was too slippery for him to climb out. He was utterly helpless. He moaned and began to weep.

At last, he saw Eagle watching him from her roost. He yelled, “Eagle, please help me! If I don’t get out of here, I will perish!”

Eagle said, “You may think your tricks are trivial, but you hurt others when you do mean things. I’ll help you if you promise to be nice.”

Fox said, “I promise!”

Eagle began her flight to the bottom of the pit. She picked up Fox with her beak and soared out of the pit. She dropped Fox safely on the ground.

Fox thanked Eagle and kept his promise. He was nice to the other animals. The animals even became fond of Fox, and the forest was a happy place.

Why did Fox moan and weep?

A	The animals taught him a lesson.
B	He saw Eagle in her roost.
C	He felt trivial.
D	He felt utterly helpless.

Question 30

THE TRICKY FOX

Fox couldn’t get out! The walls of the pit were covered in damp ivy. It was too slippery for him to climb out. He was utterly helpless. He moaned and began to weep.

At last, he saw Eagle watching him from her roost. He yelled, “Eagle, please help me! If I don’t get out of here, I will perish!”

Eagle said, “You may think your tricks are trivial, but you hurt others when you do mean things. I’ll help you if you promise to be nice.”

Fox said, “I promise!”

Eagle began her flight to the bottom of the pit. She picked up Fox with her beak and soared out of the pit. She dropped Fox safely on the ground.

Fox thanked Eagle and kept his promise. He was nice to the other animals. The animals even became fond of Fox, and the forest was a happy place.

What happened after Eagle’s flight to the bottom of the pit?

A	She disapproved of Fox.
B	She got stuck in the pit.
C	She made Fox promise to leave the forest.
D	She picked up Fox with her beak.

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Word List

beak [beak] n.

A beak is the hard curved part of a bird’s mouth.

→ The bird used her beak to dig a small hole in the ground.

damp [dæmp] adj.

If something is damp, it is somewhat wet.

→ My hair is still damp from my shower.

disapprove [disəˈpruːv] v.

To disapprove of something is to think that it is wrong.

→ Alex, disapproved of his son’s behavior.

except [ɪkˈsept] prep.

You use except to talk about the only thing that a statement does not apply to.

→ Everyone had fun on the trip except Jim, who felt ill the whole time.

flight [flaɪt] n.

A flight is an act of flying, often in an airplane.

→ The airplane made a flight around the world.

fond [fɒnd] adj.

When someone is fond of something, they like it.

→ I am very fond of chocolate cake.

immoral [ɪˈmɔ(:)rəl] adj.

When something or someone is immoral, they are evil or do bad things.

→ Stealing money from one’s mother is an immoral act.

ivy [ˈaivi] n.

Ivy is a plant with long vines that grows upward typically on walls.

→ The walls of the castle are covered with ivy.

moan [moun] v.

To moan is to make a low sound when feeling pain or sadness.

→ The sick man moaned from his bed.

oblivious [əˈblɪvɪəs] adj.

If someone is oblivious of something, they are unaware of it.

→ I was late to school because I was oblivious of the time.

perish [ˈperɪʃ] v.

To perish means to die, usually because of bad conditions or bad events.

→ Many people perish in wars.

pit [pit] n.

A pit is a big hole in the ground.

→ Michael fell into the pit and needed some help to get out.

rim [rim] n.

The rim is the outside edge of a round thing, like a cup or bottle.

→ I put my lips to the rim of the bottle and took a drink.

roost [ruːst] n.

A roost is a place where birds can land and rest or sleep.

→ The family of doves made a roost at the top of the tree.

slippery [ˈslɪpərɪ] adj.

If something is slippery, it is wet or smooth and causes people to slip.

→ The repairman fell down on the floor because it was too slippery.

soar [sɔːr] v.

To soar means to fly high in the air.

→ As the sun rose, two eagles soared through the sky.

trivial [ˈtrɪvɪəl] adj.

If something is trivial, it is not important or meaningful.

→ Television is trivial, but learning to read is very important.

typical [ˈtɪpɪkəl] adj.

If something is typical, it is normal for a certain type of thing.

→ Barking is typical behavior for dogs.

utterly [ˈʌtəlɪ] adv.

If something is utterly a way, it is completely that way.

→ When the sun was blocked by the moon, it was utterly dark outside.

weep [wiːp] v.

To weep means to cry.

→ My sister told me the dramatic movie would make me weep.

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