Jack’s Argument
Jack is a small boy. He is the oldest baby in the family. He is only four years old. He is witty and clever. He is interested in everything. He asks a lot of questions. He is both curious and stubborn.
It is the hottest summer day. Jack and his mom are walking in the park.
‘Mom, I am hungry and thirsty,’ says Jack. ‘I want something to eat and drink.’
‘How about a bottle of water and a piece of pizza?’ asks mum.
‘Let me think. Water is OK, but pizza isn’t a good idea,’ says Jack.
‘Why?’ asks mum.
‘Because I want a bar of chocolate,’ answers Jack.
‘A bar of chocolate? But it is very hot now and chocolate isn’t good on a hot day. It isn’t good for your teeth, either,’ says mum.
‘It is a bar of chocolate, that I want. I don’t want any pizza. I don’t want any sandwiches. I don’t want any fruit. I don’t want any ice creams,’ answers her son.
‘I don’t understand. Can you explain?’ asks mum.
‘Yes. It is really hot and chocolate isn’t good on a hot day. It isn’t good for my teeth, but it’s very useful for my brain. It is a fact, isn’t it?’ retorts Jack.
by Olena Chala
I. Guess these riddles.
1. It is the hottest season in the year. _________________
2. It is a dish with cheese, sausage and tomatoes. _________________
3. It is very sweet and yummy. _________________
4. It is not for eating, it is for drinking. _________________
5. They grow in the trees, they are sweet and juicy. _________________
6. It is cold but very yummy cream. _________________
7. We have got them inside our mouth. _________________
II. Write the opposites.
1. witty – _________________
2. clever – _________________
3. curious – _________________
4. stubborn – _________________
5. the oldest – _________________
6. useful – _________________
III. Write the correct word.
1. A bar of _________________
2. A bottle of _________________
3. A piece of _________________
4. I am hungry, I want something to _________________
5. I am thirsty, I want something to _________________
6. It’s very useful for my _________________