Amelka and Bambik: A Tale of Friendship and Bravery
Amelka was a brave girl who lived in a small town. She was just 12 years old, but she already had a big heart and a courageous spirit. Her favourite thing in the world was dogs, and she had a special bond with a stray dog named Bambik. Every day, she would see Bambik wandering around the town, and she would always stop to pet him and give him some food.
One day, Amelka's parents surprised her with the best gift she could ever imagine - Bambik! She couldn't believe her eyes when she saw her beloved dog wagging his tail and looking up at her with big, brown eyes.
"Is he really mine?" Amelka asked, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Yes, he is," her mother replied, smiling.
Amelka was overjoyed. She hugged Bambik tightly and whispered in his ear, "You're the best and the cutest dog in the world. I'm so lucky to have you."
From that day on, Amelka and Bambik were inseparable. They went on long walks together, played fetch in the park, and snuggled up together on the couch. Bambik had finally found his forever home, and Amelka had found the loyal and loving companion she had always dreamed of.
One day, as they were walking in the park, a group of older boys approached Amelka and started teasing her.
"Hey, look at that girl with the mutt," one of them sneered.
Amelka stood up tall and faced them. "He's not a mutt," she said, her voice firm. "He's my dog, and I love him more than anything in the world."
The boys laughed, but Amelka didn't back down. She knew that Bambik was worth more than any insult they could throw at her.
As they walked away, Bambik licked Amelka's hand, as if to say, "Thank you for being my owner and my friend."
Amelka smiled and patted him on the head. "Thank you for being my brave and loyal dog," she said. "We'll always be together, no matter what."
Exercises:
How old is the brave girl from the story?
A. 10 years old
B. 12 years old
C. 14 years old
What is the girl's name?
A. Anna
B. Amelka
C. Emilka
What kind of animal does the girl love the most?
A. Cats
B. Dogs
C. Birds
What is the name of the dog the girl likes?
A. Buddy
B. Bambik
C. Bruno
Is Bambik the girl's dog at the beginning of the story?
A. Yes
B. No
C. It is not mentioned in the story
Who surprises the girl with Bambik?
A. Her friends
B. Her parents
C. Her teacher
How does the girl feel when she sees Bambik as a gift?
A. Sad
B. Angry
C. Happy
What do Amelka and Bambik do together?
A. Watch TV
B. Play video games
C. Go on long walks and play fetch in the park
What do the older boys do to Amelka in the park?
A. Compliment her
B. Tease her
C. Ignore her
How does Amelka respond to the boys' teasing?
A. She cries and runs away
B. She stands up to them and defends her dog
C. She ignores them and keeps walking.
True/False:
Amelka is a 10-year-old girl. ____
Bambik was Amelka's dog at the beginning of the story. ____
Amelka's parents did not want her to have a dog. ____
Amelka stands up to the boys who tease her and defends her dog. ____
Bambik and Amelka watch TV and play video games together. ____
Who is the main character in the story?
What kind of animal does the main character love the most?
What is the name of the dog that the main character likes?
Who surprised the main character with the dog?
How did the main character feel when she received the dog as a gift?
What did Amelka and Bambik do together?
Where did the older boys tease Amelka and Bambik?
How did Amelka respond to the older boys' teasing?
Does Amelka end up keeping Bambik?
Key:
B. 12 years old
B. Amelka
B. Dogs
B. Bambik
B. No
B. Her parents
C. Happy
C. Go on long walks and play fetch in the park
B. Tease her
B. She stands up to them and defends her dog
False
False
True
False
The main character in the story is Amelka.
The main character loves dogs the most.
The dog that the main character likes is named Bambik.
Amelka's parents surprised her with the dog.
Amelka felt happy when she received the dog as a gift.
Amelka and Bambik went on long walks together, played fetch in the park, and snuggled up together on the couch.
The older boys teased Amelka and Bambik in the park.
Amelka stood up to the older boys and defended Bambik.
Yes, Amelka ends up keeping Bambik.