The Story
An apprentice blacksmith was told by his master to make a hammer. The lad had not the slightest idea how to begin, so he thought he'd be crafty to nip out and buy one. He duly showed the new hammer to his master.
'That's excellent, boy' the master said, 'Now make fifty more just like this one.'
Vocabulary Practice
Mark the best choice.

1. A(n) '___' is a young worker who is learning his job or trade.
• blacksmith
• apprentice
• master
• hammer
2. A 'blacksmith' is ___.
• a person making and repairing things made of iron
• a man whose skin color is very dark
• a company which makes wooden things
• a shop which sells things made by other people
3. 'Lad' means ___.
• wood
• old man
• boy
• metal
4- 'Crafty' means ___.
• suitable for a purpose
• impolite
• clever in tricking people
• expensive
5. To 'nip', here means to ___.
• take firmly
• move quickly
• drive fast
• think carefully
Questions for Discussion
1. Why did the boy buy a hammer?
2. This story teaches us something? What is it?
3. What do you think will happen next?