The Enchanted Smartphone:An ESL Modern Fairytale for Adults
- Rose Sensei
- Jul 11, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 28
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📚The Enchanted Smartphone - ESL Modern Fairy Tale
Once upon a time, in a bustling city filled with towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, there lived a young woman named Sam.
She was a hardworking office assistant who spent her days juggling emails, phone calls, and endless to-do lists.
One rainy afternoon, as Sam rushed through the crowded streets, she stumbled upon a small shop tucked away between two buildings. Its sign read "Magical Emporium" in elegant gold letters, and a sense of curiosity tugged at Sam's heart.
Intrigued, Sam stepped inside the shop and was greeted by the warm glow of fairy lights and shelves lined with mysterious objects.
At the center of the room stood a glass case containing a single item – a sleek, modern smartphone with a shimmering screen.
The shopkeeper, a wise old woman with twinkling eyes, approached Sam with a knowing smile. "Ah, I see you've found our most prized possession – the Enchanted Smartphone," she said. Sam's eyes widened with wonder.
"Enchanted?" she echoed, her voice filled with disbelief. "Yes, indeed," the shopkeeper replied. "This smartphone has the power to grant any wish you
desire. But be warned – with great power comes great responsibility."
Unable to resist the allure of such a magical device, Sam reached out and took the smartphone in her hands.
As soon as her fingers touched the screen, it sprang to life with a burst of light, displaying a list of options: "Make a Wish," "Choose Wisely," and "Accept Terms and Conditions."
With trembling fingers, Sam selected "Make a Wish" and closed her eyes, whispering her heart's deepest desire.
When she opened her eyes, she found herself standing in a beautiful garden bathed in golden sunlight.
Birds sang in the trees, and colourful flowers bloomed at her feet. It was a scene straight out of a fairy tale.
Overjoyed, Sam explored the enchanted garden, marvelling at its beauty and tranquility. She soon realised that her wish had come true – she had found a place of peace and happiness amidst the chaos of the world.
But as the sun began to set and shadows lengthened across the garden, Sam knew that she could not stay forever.
As she handed the device back to the shopkeeper, the wise old woman smiled.
"Remember, Sam," she said, her voice gentle but firm. "True happiness cannot be found in magic or wishes. It lies within you, waiting to be discovered."
With those words echoing in her heart, Sam left the shop and returned to her everyday life. But she carried with her a newfound sense of hope and purpose, knowing that the greatest magic of all was the power to change her own destiny.
📚Vocabulary List & Meaning
(1) Bustling: Full of energetic and noisy activity; lively.
(2) Skyscrapers: Very tall buildings, typically found in cities, with many stories.
(3) Juggling: Managing or dealing with multiple tasks or responsibilities simultaneously.
(4) To-do lists: Lists of tasks or activities that need to be completed, typically organised in order of priority.
(5) Intrigued: Very interested or curious about something.
(6) Curiosity: A strong desire to know or learn about something.
(7) Emporium: A large store selling a wide variety of goods; a marketplace.
(8) Prized: Highly valued or cherished; held in high esteem.
(9) Shimmering: Glowing or shining with a soft, wavering light.
(10) Twinkling: Shining with a flickering or sparkling light.
(11) Allure: The quality of being attractive, fascinating, or charming.
(12) Burst of light: A sudden, intense emission of light.
13) Tranquility:The state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance.
(14) Overjoyed: Extremely happy or delighted.
(15) Relinquish: To voluntarily give up or let go of something.
(16) Echoing: Repeating or reflecting sounds; resounding.
(17) Newfound: Recently discovered or acquired; newfound.
(18) Destiny: The predetermined course of events considered to be beyond human control.
🙇♂️Comprehension Exercises:
(a) Where does Sam work?
(b) What catches Sam's attention as she rushes through the city?
(c) What is the Enchanted Smartphone's special power?
(d) What warning does the shopkeeper give Sam about using the enchanted
smartphone?
(e) Describe the scene Sam finds herself in after making her wish.
(f) How does Sam feel about leaving the enchanted garden?
(g) What does Sam learn from her experience with the Enchanted Smartphone?
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