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The Treehouse Story | Easy English Listening Story (A2 Level)

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think a “dream treehouse” looks like?
Why do you think people want to build a treehouse?
What problems might happen when you build a treehouse in a real forest?

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The Treehouse Story | Easy English Listening Story (A2 Level)

Planning and building the treehouse (00:00 – 06:10)

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1. What does the family see that makes them excited?

A new car
A new robot
A house on a tree (a treehouse)

2. Why do they paint the wood?

To make it easier to cut
To make it heavier
To protect it from rain so it lasts longer

3. After they finish, what do the children argue about?

Who will sleep there first
Who broke the ladder
Whose room it is

The Treehouse Story | Easy English Listening Story (A2 Level)

Birds arrive and the forest may change (06:10 – 12:40)

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1. Why do the birds come near the treehouse?

Because it feels safe
Because they are angry
Because there is food inside the treehouse

2. What do the signs in the forest suggest?

A party is happening soon
The forest is closed forever
Someone wants to change the forest

3. What does the map say about the area?

It is a shopping area
It is a new parking area
It is a protected area

The Treehouse Story | Easy English Listening Story (A2 Level)

Taking action and protecting the forest (12:40 – 18:20)

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1. What message do they write on their sign?

No more birds
Build faster
Save our forest

2. What do the workers say about the construction?

They are lost
They have permission
They are only cleaning the forest

3. Why is the project cancelled?

Because the forest is protected land and they have evidence
Because it starts raining
Because nobody wants an entertainment resort

The Treehouse Story | Easy English Listening Story (A2 Level)

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1. What is one main theme of the story?

Working together can protect nature
Being rich is the most important goal
It is better to stay indoors than go outside

2. What does the treehouse change for the family and community?

It brings people together and helps them care more
It makes the forest disappear
It makes them stop talking to each other

3. What helps convince others to support protecting the forest?

Showing that the place is special (birds, peace, children playing)
Keeping quiet and doing nothing
Arguing loudly with everyone

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

The Treehouse Story | Easy English Listening Story (A2 Level)

Would you like to sleep in a treehouse? Why or why not?
What are safe rules you should follow when building something high (like a treehouse)?
If a company wanted to build near your home, what questions would you ask first?
In your opinion, what is the best way to help others “see” why a place is special?