109 | Beginner - Short Story: The Mystery of the Missing Acorns [English Listening Practice]

Title: The Mystery of the Missing Acorns

Level: Beginner (A1)

#Story :

Spike, a young squirrel, is shocked to find that many of his carefully stored acorns are missing. Determined to solve the mystery, he asks his friends in the forest, including Benny the beaver and Ollie the owl, for help. They follow clues, discovering small footprints that lead them to Millie the mouse, who explains she borrowed the acorns for her family. Spike forgives Millie, and they decide to work together to gather acorns for both of them. Through teamwork, they fill their stashes, learning that sharing and friendship are more valuable than the acorns themselves.

#Vocabulary :

• Mystery – something unknown that needs to be solved.
• Borrow – to take something with permission and return it later.
• Clues – hints or signs that help solve a problem.
• Footprint – the mark made by a foot or paw.
• Forgive – to stop being upset and move on kindly.

#Grammar Focus:

• Simple Past Tense for Actions
• Used to describe completed actions. Example: “Spike found his acorns missing.”
• Prepositions for Place
• Shows location. Example: “The footprints led them to Millie’s burrow.”
• Expressions of Feelings
• Describes emotions of characters. Example: “Spike was worried, but then he felt happy to help Millie.”

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