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bbc weird stories

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What animal was wandering around a station at night?

1. panda
2. koala
3. bear
4. car

What happened to the bear in this week's strange news?

1. It was found in a tree.
2. It escaped from a zoo.
3. It got stuck under someone's home
4. It was swimming in a river.

What is special about the pumpkins mentioned in the news?

1. They were carved with funny faces.
2. They were giant in size.
3. They were used in a pumpkin pie contest.
4. They were painted different colors.

What is special about the pumpkins mentioned in the news?

1. They were carved with funny faces.
2. They were giant in size.
3. They were used in a pumpkin pie contest.
4. They were painted different colors.

Where was the koala lost?

1. At a zoo
2. In someone's backyard
3. Wandering around a station at night
4. In the forest

What special event is coming up soon, as mentioned in the news?

1. Christmas
2. Halloween
3. Thanksgiving
4. New Year's Eve

Fill in the blank:
"A bear got stuck under someone's ______."

What does the word "largest pumpkin" mean in this context?

1. Biggest in size
2. Most colorful
3. Sweetest
4. Weirdest shape

Exercises

Creative Exercise:

Write a short paragraph about how you think the koala ended up at the station at night. Use your imagination!

Critical Thinking Exercise:

Imagine you were the homeowner who found a bear stuck under your house. How would you feel and what would you do? Write 3-4 sentences.

Bonus Question:

Why do you think people enjoy hearing strange news stories like these?

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