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Story 18

📘 Lesson Title: “Rising Through the Storm”

Level: Expert

VOCABULARIES

  1. Resilient – (ri-ZIL-yuhnt) /rɪˈzɪl.jənt/
    (adjective) – able to recover quickly from difficulties
    Synonyms: tough, adaptable, strong
    Sentence: She remained resilient even after facing repeated failures.

  2. Adversity – (ad-VUR-suh-tee) /ədˈvɜːsɪti/
    (noun) – a difficult or unpleasant situation
    Synonyms: hardship, misfortune, struggle
    Sentence: He learned important lessons through adversity.

  3. Evolve – (ee-VOLV) /ɪˈvɒlv/
    (verb) – to gradually develop or change
    Synonyms: grow, progress, transform
    Sentence: The company had to evolve to survive the changing market.

  4. Tenacity – (teh-NA-sih-tee) /tɪˈnæsɪti/
    (noun) – persistent determination
    Synonyms: perseverance, grit, persistence
    Sentence: Her tenacity pushed her to succeed despite many obstacles.

  5. Breakthrough – (BREYK-throo) /ˈbreɪkˌθruː/
    (noun) – a sudden, important success after effort
    Synonyms: advancement, discovery, achievement
    Sentence: After months of hard work, he finally had a breakthrough.


IDIOMS

  1. Weather the storm – (survive a difficult time)
    Synonyms: endure, overcome, get through
    Sentence: They weathered the storm and came out stronger.

  2. Bend but not break – (stay strong under pressure)
    Synonyms: adapt, stay resilient
    Sentence: Life tested her, but she bent without breaking.

  3. Turn the corner – (begin to improve after a struggle)
    Synonyms: recover, progress, improve
    Sentence: After months of adversity, he finally turned the corner.


TONGUE TWISTER

Instruction: Read the tongue twister 3 times quickly and clearly.


“Brave birds battle blizzards, but bounce back better.”


STORY: Rising Through the Storm

Jules never expected his dream business to hit a wall. After investing everything, an economic crash left him barely hanging on. But he was resilient, facing the adversity with grit. Instead of quitting, he adjusted his plans and evolved with the market.

It wasn’t easy—there were setbacks and doubts—but his tenacity kept him moving. Finally, a new idea brought his long-awaited breakthrough. Jules didn’t just survive—he grew. He had weathered the storm and turned the corner with deeper insight and strength.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

  1. What helped Jules stay strong during the crash?

  2. What is an example of adversity in the story?

  3. How did Jules evolve in his situation?

  4. What does “turn the corner” mean in the story?

  5. What vocabulary word means a major success after effort?


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever experienced adversity that helped you grow?

  2. Why is tenacity important in life and career?

  3. How can failure lead to a breakthrough?

  4. What do you usually do when your plans fall apart?

  5. In your opinion, what makes someone truly resilient?


SPEAK UP

Instruction: Share your opinions about the following moral lessons.

  1. Growth often comes through struggle.

  2. Adaptability is key to resilience.

  3. Never underestimate the power of persistence.


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