A family of mice were surprised by a big cat.

Father Mouse jumped and said, “Bow-wow!”

The cat ran away.

“What was that, Father?” asked Baby Mouse.

“Well, son, that’s why it’s important to learn a second language.”

Vocabulary Help

  • ask – perguntar
  • Bow-wow – latido (au, au)
  • cat – gato
  • father – pai
  • jump – pular
  • learn (learn, learnt, learnt) – aprender
  • mouse (mice) – rato
  • ran away – fugir
  • say – dizer
  • second language – segunda língua
  • son – filho