Word List: Primate, Grooming, Simian, Swing, Tarzan, Cacophony, Troop, Banana, Soothe, Explorer
Story:
Once upon a time, in a lush and vibrant jungle, there lived a young primate named Max. Max was always fascinated by the adventures of Tarzan and dreamed of becoming an explorer of the jungle. One day, while he was grooming with his simian friends, he heard a cacophony of noises that he had never heard before. Intrigued, Max decided to investigate. He swung from tree to tree, deep into the jungle, until he stumbled upon a group of humans.
Max soon discovered that the humans were not friendly and that they were hunting animals for food. He knew he had to act fast to protect his jungle home and the animals that lived there. With the help of his troop, Max came up with a plan to lead the humans away from the jungle.
To distract the humans, Max and his friends started throwing bananas at them and making a lot of noise. This allowed the animals to escape to safety. The humans, frustrated, soon left the jungle in search of easier prey. Max and his friends felt proud of themselves for protecting their home.
After the excitement had died down, Max and his friends found themselves feeling scared and anxious. To soothe their nerves, they started to groom each other and tell stories around the campfire. Max learned the true value of friendship and bravery that day and promised to protect his jungle home and its inhabitants for the rest of his life.
Vocabulary:
| Word | Meaning | Collocations |
|---|---|---|
| Primate | A mammal belonging to the biological order Primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans | Primate family, Primate species, Primate evolution |
| Grooming | The act of cleaning and maintaining one’s physical appearance, especially by brushing and combing fur | Grooming rituals, Grooming behavior, Grooming sessions |
| Simian | Relating to monkeys and apes | Simian traits, Simian ancestry, Simian intelligence |
| Swing | Move back and forth or sideways, especially with a regular rhythm | Swing from a tree, Swing on a rope, Swing at a party |
| Tarzan | The protagonist of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs, set in the African jungle and famous for his strength and athleticism | Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan movies, Tarzan yell |
| Cacophony | A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds | Cacophony of noise, Cacophony of voices, Cacophony of music |
| Troop | A group of people or animals, especially soldiers or monkeys | Troop of monkeys, Troop of soldiers, Troop of performers |
| Banana | A long curved fruit with a yellow or green skin and a sweet white flesh | Banana peel, Banana bread, Banana split |
| Soothe | Calm (someone) or make (something) less painful or tense | Soothe nerves, Soothe a headache, Soothe an upset stomach |