Belling the Cat
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Đọc truyện Belling the Cat
Tranh 1The Mice Have a Meeting
Once upon a time, a cat caught mice all the time. The mice were very afraid of the cat. They were angry too. So all the mice had a big meeting. The big fat rat, the little mouse and the shrew came. The big fat rat climbed up on the rice basket and said: “Let's put a bell on the cat's neck. When it comes, we will hear the bell and run away!” All the mice liked the idea. They said yes together. ▶ Xem tranh này
Tranh 2Who Will Bell the Cat?
The mice got a bell. They had another meeting, and everyone was happy. Then someone asked: “Who will put the bell on the cat?” Nobody said a word. Not one ear moved. Not one tooth showed. ▶ Xem tranh này
Tranh 3Not Me!
The mice chose the big fat rat, because it was his idea. But he said: “Me? No! That job is too small for me. Send the little mouse. He is very quick.” The little mouse said: “The big rat will not go. So I will not go! Send the shrew!” The shrew was kind and honest. He said: “I can go. But I am afraid the cat will catch me!” ▶ Xem tranh này
Tranh 4The Shrew Goes to the Cat
The big rat said: “The cat will not touch you. You smell bad!” So the shrew took the bell and went to find the cat. He heard the cat, and he started to shake. He went closer. The cat did not touch him, but it showed its sharp teeth and claws. ▶ Xem tranh này
Tranh 5The Mice Run Away
The shrew was so scared. He ran back home to tell the others. All the mice were scared too. They ran away in every direction. Nobody asked about the bell again. It rolled away, and nobody knew where. So the mice were still afraid of the cat. It is easy to talk, but hard to do. If you have an idea, be brave and do it. ▶ Xem tranh này
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Hỏi đáp về truyện Belling the Cat
What did the mice want to put on the cat?
A bell.
Where did the big fat rat climb?
On the rice basket.
Who took the bell to the cat?
The shrew.
What did the cat show?
Its sharp teeth and claws.
What happened to the bell?
It rolled away.
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