Lesson 37
- Heir: Pewaris, ahli waris, penerus
- Majestic: Megah, agung, mulia
- Dwindle: Menurun, menyusut, mengecil
- Surplus: Kelebihan, sisa, surplus
- Traitor: Pengkhianat, pelaku pengkhianatan, pengacau
- Deliberate: Membahas, merenungkan, membicarakan
- Vandal: Pengacau, perusak, vandal
- Drought: Kekeringan, kemarau, kekurangan air
- Abide: Mematuhi, menaati, mengikuti
- Unify: Menyatukan, menyatukan, menggabungkan
- Summit: Puncak, klimaks, titik tertinggi
- Heed: Memperhatikan, mempertimbangkan, mematuhi.
Listen to Smokey the Bear
At one time, the United States was heir to great riches, for more than half of our country was covered with forests. The majestic woodlands have dwindled to the point where we have no surplus of trees. Of course, only a traitor to the beauties of nature would deliberately set a forest fire, but careless citizens are the vandals responsible for much of the destruction. In times of drought especially, scorching* fires started by careless smokers can reduce a beautiful forest to acres of blackened stumps.
Theodore Roosevelt understood that we cannot abide by the continual loss of our precious forests, but we must learn to live in harmony* with nature. In 1905, he appointed* Gifford Pinchot to head the Forest Service, which promptly* began to unify efforts in caring for our national forests. The modern forest rangers, from the “lookouts” stationed on mountain summits to the “smoke jumpers” who parachute from airplanes to fight fires, ask us to heed the advice of Smokey the Bear, who has become their symbol.* Smokey says, “Only you can prevent forest fires.”
Whispers of the Crown
In the realm of Eldoria, where towering castles and majestic landscapes bore witness to centuries of history, the fate of the kingdom hung in the balance. The tale, titled “Whispers of the Crown,” unfolded in the twilight of an era, marked by the impending ascension of the rightful heir to the throne.
As the elder king’s health dwindled, the kingdom faced a crisis. The once-abundant resources had been depleted, and a surplus of discontent rippled through the provinces. Rumors of a traitor within the court, deliberate in their intent to sow discord, added to the kingdom’s woes.
Amidst the whispers of betrayal, a masked figure emerged—a vandal with a penchant for defacing the kingdom’s symbols of unity. The majestic statues that once stood tall in the city square were now marred by deliberate acts of destruction. The vandal’s actions mirrored the kingdom’s decline, as if a drought of prosperity had settled over Eldoria.
The king, though frail, sought to abide by his duty to ensure a seamless transition of power. The true heir, a noble soul with a heart set on unifying the fractured kingdom, stood at the precipice of a daunting challenge. The summit of the throne, once a symbol of grandeur, now loomed as a testament to the trials that awaited.
The heir, guided by the sage advice of loyal counselors, knew that to ascend to the summit, they must heed the murmurs of discontent and quell the storm of dissent. The traitor, their identity shrouded in shadows, lurked like a phantom, threatening to unravel the delicate fabric of the kingdom.
With the kingdom in turmoil, the heir embarked on a quest to unify the people. From the bustling markets to the farthest reaches of the countryside, the heir listened to the grievances of the common folk and addressed their concerns with a determination as unwavering as the walls of the majestic castle.
As the kingdom grappled with its challenges, the heir uncovered a web of deceit that traced back to the traitor within the court. The vandal’s deliberate acts of destruction were orchestrated to amplify the kingdom’s decline. In the face of adversity, the heir rallied the people, inspiring a collective resolve to confront the traitor and restore Eldoria to its former glory.
In the shadow of the castle walls, a final confrontation unfolded. The heir faced the traitor, whose identity was revealed to be a close confidant—a trusted advisor whose allegiance had wavered. The kingdom held its breath as the heir, with deliberate grace, overcame the traitor’s attempts to destabilize the realm.
“Whispers of the Crown” echoed through Eldoria as the rightful heir, against all odds, ascended to the summit. The kingdom, once plagued by drought and dissent, began a new chapter of unity and prosperity. The tale became a legend, a reminder that even in the darkest hours, the strength of a kingdom lay in the determination of those who heeded the call to preserve its majesty.
