There was a.... (1) Lion take a nap in aforest. When he was deeply slept, he was....(2)
by a tiny Mouse running across his body. The
lion then .... (3) the frightened mouse with his
huge paws and opened his mouth to swallow
him directly. "Please, King," begged the Mouse,
"Spare me this time and of course I will never
forget your kindness. Someday I may be able to
repay you. "The Lion thought that it was such an....
(4) idea that he let the poor creature go.
Sometimes later the Lion was caught in a net
laid by some hunters. Despite his great strength,
the Lion could not break free. Soon the forest
echoed with angry load roars.
The Little Mouse heard the Lion and ran to
see what was wrong. As soon as he succeeded
to make the Lion free "There!" said the Mouse
proudly, " You laughed at me when I ....(5) to
repay your kindness, but now you know that even
a tiny Mouse can help a mighty Lion."