Reading Part 1 – “Pretending to Be Strong” (10 min) When Daniel came to Malaysia to study at university, he felt excited and confident. The campus looked modern, and he liked meeting students from different countries. He told his parents, “Don’t worry. I will do...
A king wanted to check how much money his servants owed him. One servant owed the king a very large amount of money. He could not pay it back. The king ordered that the servant and his family be sold to pay the debt. The servant fell to the ground and begged, “Please...
When Lina joined a new class, many students quickly formed an opinion about her. Some began to judge her by her appearance. She wore plain clothes, so they thought she was boring. When she spoke softly, people assume she was shy. Later, they learned about her social...
Anna is nine years old and studies in an international school in Malaysia. Her father works in China, and her mother stays with her in Malaysia. Mama works from home, but she is always busy with meetings and phone calls. Every day after school, Anna eats her snack...
Two men went out to build their own houses. The first man was wise. He spent time planning carefully before he started. He wanted a house that was safe and strong, even when strong winds or heavy rain came. He understood that the foundation is the most important part...
