Page 28 - English Reader - 3

9.1. Match the words with their meanings.

a. flit i. blink

b. sparkle ii. move rapidly and nimbly

c. wink iii. twinkle

9.2. Answer the following questions.

a. When do fireflies burn their golden light?

b. Where do the fireflies sparkle?

c. Where do the fireflies wink the poet from?

d. What does the poet wish for himself?

e. What can the poet be, according to her mother?

9.3. Complete the paragraph below using the given words.

Candle light beautiful hope needy dark

The .............................of fireflies is not much bright. It can’t

replace the sun or the bulb. But in a ................... night,

this faint light looks so ............................. and brings a lot of

.................... There are many ............................ people in the

world. Our small help can be a little ........................ to show

them the right path.

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