The Tale of the Golden Harp

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Historia

In the village of Harmony Glen, there was a legend about a golden harp hidden in the mountains. The harp was said to play the most beautiful music, bringing peace and happiness to anyone who heard it. Many had searched for it, but none had succeeded.

Lila, a young musician, loved the legend. She played her old wooden harp every evening in the village square, dreaming of one day finding the golden harp. Her music brought joy to the villagers, but Lila wished for a sound that could truly touch every heart.

One day, an old traveler came to the village. He listened to Lila’s music and said, “You play beautifully, but I sense you seek something more.” Lila nodded. “I dream of finding the golden harp,” she said.

The traveler smiled and handed her a small, worn map. “Follow this path,” he said. “But remember, the golden harp will only reveal itself to those with a pure heart.”

Lila set off the next morning, carrying her wooden harp and the map. The path led her through dense forests and across rocky streams. Along the way, she met a bird with a broken wing. Lila stopped to bandage it and played a soft tune to calm the bird. The bird chirped happily and flew away, leaving behind a single golden feather.

As she continued, Lila reached a high hill where a group of travelers argued over which path to take. “We’re lost!” one shouted. Lila studied her map and played a melody, which seemed to calm the group. They decided to follow her. When they reached the right path, they thanked Lila and wished her luck.

Finally, Lila arrived at the entrance of a cave. The map showed that the golden harp was inside, but the cave was dark and silent. Lila hesitated but decided to enter. She used the golden feather to light her way, and the cave walls sparkled like stars.

At the heart of the cave, Lila found the golden harp resting on a stone pedestal. She reached out to touch it, but it remained silent. A soft voice filled the air: “Why do you seek me?”

Lila replied, “I wish to bring joy and peace to everyone who hears my music.”

The harp’s strings began to glow. “You have shown kindness and courage,” the voice said. “Play me, and let the music flow.”

Lila gently strummed the harp, and the cave filled with the most enchanting melody. The sound traveled far and wide, reaching the villagers, who felt a deep sense of peace. Lila carried the harp back to Harmony Glen, where it became a symbol of hope and unity.

From that day, Lila played the golden harp every evening, its music uniting the hearts of the people. And though she had found the harp of legend, Lila knew that her own journey of kindness and courage had made her music truly magical.

Preguntas

1. What lesson did Lila learn through her journey?

 Legends often hold no truth

 Her kindness and courage made her music truly magical

 Music can solve all problems

 Only hard work brings success

2. What was the name of the village in the story?

 Harmony Glen

 Melody Hollow

 Silver Valley

 Golden Crest

3. What did Lila do every evening in the village?

 She sold musical instruments

 She played her old wooden harp in the village square

 She told stories about the golden harp

 She sang songs about nature

4. Why did the harp allow Lila to play it?

 Because she showed kindness and courage

 Because she followed the map

 Because she solved its riddle

 Because the traveler recommended her

5. Where was the golden harp hidden?

 On top of the hill

 In a cave

 Inside an ancient tree

 By a sparkling river

6. What advice did the traveler give to Lila about finding the harp?

 To have a strong determination

 That the harp would only reveal itself to those with a pure heart

 To bring her harp with her

 That she must solve riddles to find it

7. What did the traveler’s map symbolize in the story?

 A challenge to overcome

 A test of courage

 Guidance and hope

 A gift of knowledge

8. How did the harp’s music affect the people of Harmony Glen?

 It inspired them to learn music

 It calmed the village animals

 It made them dream vividly

 It united their hearts

9. What did Lila do when she met a bird with a broken wing?

 She ignored it and continued on her path

 She gave it some food and water

 She stopped to bandage it and played a soft tune to calm the bird

 She carried the bird with her

10. What promise did Lila make to herself after finding the harp?

 To play it every evening to bring peace and joy

 To teach others to play the harp

 To hide it from everyone

 To return it to the cave someday

11. How did the villagers feel when they heard the harp’s music?

 Curiosity

 A deep sense of peace

 Overwhelmed with joy

 Excitement

12. What was unique about the cave walls where the harp was hidden?

 They glowed in different colors

 They were covered in gold

 They sparkled like stars

 They were carved with ancient symbols

13. What did the villagers remember about Lila’s journey?

 Her music united the village

 She proved the legend was real

 She became the harp’s guardian

 Her determination led her to the harp

14. What role did the golden feather play in Lila’s journey?

 It protected her from danger

 It lit her way inside the cave

 It was part of the harp’s strings

 It guided her to the harp

15. How did Lila light her way inside the cave?

 She used a spell from the map

 She used the golden feather

 She followed glowing stones

 She carried a lantern

16. What qualities helped Lila succeed in her journey?

 Kindness and courage

 Curiosity and ambition

 Strength and determination

 Wisdom and patience

17. What inspired Lila to search for the golden harp?

 The map’s magical design

 The traveler’s encouragement

 Her dream to touch every heart with her music

 Her desire to prove herself

18. What became of the golden harp after Lila found it?

 It lost its magic

 It became a symbol of hope and unity in Harmony Glen

 It was given to the traveler

 It was hidden again in the cave

19. How did Lila help the group of travelers she met on the hill?

 She told them to follow the golden feather

 She calmed them with her music and guided them using her map

 She gave them food and water

 She joined them on their journey

20. What was special about the golden harp?

 It was made of pure gold

 It was hidden in the deepest forest

 It played music that brought peace and happiness to everyone who heard it

 It had magical powers to heal

21. What question did the harp ask Lila?

 ‘What is your purpose for playing me?’

 ‘Why do you seek me?’

 ‘What brings you here?’

 ‘Do you believe in the legend?’

22. What did the old traveler give to Lila?

 A magical compass

 A lantern

 A golden feather

 A small, worn map

23. What did the bird leave behind after flying away?

 A silver leaf

 A small branch

 A magical note

 A single golden feather

24. What was Lila’s reply to the harp?

 She wished to bring joy and peace to everyone who heard her music

 She hoped to become famous

 She wanted to prove the legend was true

 She wanted to learn its secrets

25. What happened when Lila played the golden harp?

 The harp turned into gold dust

 The villagers arrived at the cave

 The cave filled with the most enchanting melody

 The harp vanished

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