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Story 3

📘 Lesson Title: “The Final Leap”

Level: Expert

VOCABULARIES

  1. Audacious – (aw-DAY-shuhs) /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/
    (adjective) – showing a willingness to take bold risks
    Synonyms: daring, brave, bold
    Sentence: Her audacious plan to start her own business impressed everyone.

  2. Scrutinize – (SKROO-tuh-nahyz) /ˈskruːtənaɪz/
    (verb) – to examine closely and carefully
    Synonyms: inspect, analyze, study
    Sentence: The lawyer scrutinized the documents before signing them.

  3. Ambiguous – (am-BIG-yoo-uhs) /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
    (adjective) – unclear or open to more than one interpretation
    Synonyms: vague, uncertain, obscure
    Sentence: His answer was so ambiguous that no one understood what he meant.

  4. Tenacity – (tuh-NAS-i-tee) /təˈnæsɪti/
    (noun) – the quality of being determined and persistent
    Synonyms: determination, persistence, perseverance
    Sentence: Her tenacity helped her finish the marathon despite the pain.

  5. Convey – (kuhn-VAY) /kənˈveɪ/
    (verb) – to communicate or express something
    Synonyms: express, communicate, transmit
    Sentence: The film managed to convey a powerful message about hope.


IDIOMS

  1. Jump the gun – (to do something too soon or prematurely)
    Synonyms: act too quickly, rush
    Sentence: He jumped the gun by announcing the results before the meeting.

  2. In the same boat – (to be in the same difficult situation as others)
    Synonyms: sharing the same problem, united
    Sentence: During the power outage, we were all in the same boat.

  3. Go the extra mile – (to make more effort than expected)
    Synonyms: do more, exceed expectations
    Sentence: She always goes the extra mile to support her team.


TONGUE TWISTER

🔄 Instruction: Read the tongue twister 3 times as fast and clearly as you can.


“Brave birds briskly brushed by the blustery bay breeze.”


STORY: The Final Leap

Jules had an audacious dream—to design a revolutionary eco-friendly vehicle. Many doubted him, but he pursued it with unwavering tenacity. Every prototype was tested and scrutinized for flaws. The feedback he received was often ambiguous, forcing him to read between the lines and refine his concept again and again.

In his final presentation, Jules knew he had to convey not only the functionality of his invention but also its potential to change lives. Investors were moved by his courage and clarity. After years of struggle, Jules made the final leap—from dreamer to innovator.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

  1. What word describes Jules’s bold dream?

  2. What did Jules do to ensure every prototype was carefully checked?

  3. What kind of feedback did Jules receive?

  4. How did Jules share his message to investors?

  5. What trait helped Jules keep going despite the challenges?


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever taken an audacious risk? What happened?

  2. Why is it important to scrutinize your work before presenting it?

  3. How do you deal with ambiguous feedback or unclear instructions?

  4. Can tenacity lead to success even when the odds are against you?

  5. How do you effectively convey your ideas to others?


SPEAK UP

Instruction: Share your opinions about the following moral lessons.

  1. The power of perseverance in chasing dreams

  2. The importance of careful analysis in creating something great

  3. The impact of clear communication in making ideas succeed


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