The Ant and the Grasshopper

In a sunny meadow, a diligent ant named Andy lived alongside a carefree grasshopper
named Gina. Andy was known for his hard work, while Gina enjoyed singing and
playing all day long.

One summer, as the meadow flourished with abundant food, Andy worked tirelessly,
collecting and storing grains for the upcoming winter. He would scurry back and
forth, carrying heavy loads of food to his underground home.

Meanwhile, Gina would spend her days hopping from one blade of grass to another,
laughing and enjoying the warmth of the sun. She never worried about the future or
prepared for the colder days to come.

As autumn arrived, the meadow started to wither, and food became scarce. Andy
continued to gather supplies, diligently working to ensure his survival during the
winter. Gina, however, found herself hungry and cold, with nothing to eat or keep
her warm.

Desperate and shivering, Gina approached Andy and asked for help. She explained how
she had spent her days idly, without considering the importance of preparation.
Now, she was in dire need.

Andy, being kind-hearted, understood Gina's predicament. He shared some of his

stored grains with her, providing temporary relief. However, he also gave her a
valuable lesson.

He said, "Gina, while it's wonderful to enjoy the present, it is equally important
to prepare for the future. Had you worked alongside me during the bountiful days of
summer, you would not be suffering now."

Gina realized her mistake and felt remorseful for her carefree attitude. She
thanked Andy for his generosity and promised to change her ways.

From that day forward, Gina understood the significance of hard work and planning.
She helped Andy gather food for the remaining days of autumn, realizing the
importance of being prepared for the future.

The following summer, Gina embraced the diligent habits she had learned. She worked
alongside Andy, collecting and storing food, ensuring she would not face hunger and
hardship in the coming winter.

Word of their story spread throughout the meadow, and other grasshoppers took
inspiration from Gina's transformation. They, too, began to understand the
importance of preparation and hard work.

Reading Comprehension Questions:

Who were the main characters in the story?

What were the characteristics of Andy the ant and Gina the grasshopper?
What did Andy do to prepare for the upcoming winter?
How did Gina spend her time during the abundant days of summer?
What happened to Gina when autumn arrived?
What lesson did Gina learn from her experience?
Answers:

The main characters in the story were Andy the ant and Gina the grasshopper.
Andy was known for his hard work, while Gina was carefree and enjoyed singing and
playing.
Andy collected and stored grains for the upcoming winter.
Gina spent her time hopping from one blade of grass to another, singing and
playing.
When autumn arrived, Gina found herself hungry and cold with no food or warmth.
Gina learned the lesson that it is important to work hard and prepare for the
future, as carefree attitudes can lead to difficulties later on.