The Peacock and The Crane

Once, there was a beautiful peacock in the woods. “Wow, Peacock! Your feathers are
so beautiful!” said the crow “Colorful and shiny. Aren’t they gorgeous?” said the peacock “Yes
they are. I wish I could have colorful feathers just like you.” “ Only I, the peacock, can have
these beautiful feathers. Don’t even dream about it.” The peacock said. “what a show off.”

The peacock went to the riverside, for some water. “ who is that?” said the peacock. A
long neck and cool legs. Looks quite elegant, but I don’t like the feathers though. “Hi, how are
you? I’ve never seen you around.” “I am a Crane,” “A crane, huh? I am a peacock. I have
feathers that are shiny and gorgeous.” “Oh, right. They look good.”

The crane walked along the river. ‘ She wasn’t even surprised!’ “Look at all these colors
of the rainbow on my feathers.” “What wrong with yours? They look gray and dusty!” “Yes,
you are very beautiful. But I don’t envy you at all.” “What? don’t lie! How could you not envy
these beautiful feathers?” replied the peacock.” I can fly up into the sky with my wings. I travel
around the world. And go wherever I went.” Replied the Crane. “ Oh I see.” “ What can you
do with those feathers, grooming and showing off, what else can you do? It seems you look
good on the outside but not inside.” The Peacock felt so ashamed , he folded his feathers. “Oh
gee.”
1. Which word best describes the peacock?
A. proud
B. compassionate
C. humble
D. curious
E. arogant
2. Which word best describes the crane?
A. proud
B. morbid
C. stranded
D. candid
E. wise
3. What can we learn from the story?
A. Peacocks should give humility a chance.
B. Looks are everything.
C. How one behaves is more important than how one looks.
D. Birds experience feelings of jealousy.
E. Your friend can be your enemy.
4. Where do you think the story happened?
A. In the river
B. In the park
C. In the woods

D. In the zoo