Chapter fourOn the Jolly Roger
Peter had saved Tiger Lily.
Now the Indians would do anything for him.1
They protected his underground home.
Down below, the boys were having their supper. Peter and Wendy were happily looking at them. Soon, it was bedtime.
The lost boys asked for their favorite story.2 “There once was a gentleman,” Wendy began. “His name was Mr. Darling.
His wife was Mrs. Darling.”
Key Words & Sentences
protect (v): bảo vệ
supper (n): bữa tối
ask for (v): yêu cầu
once (adv): trước kia, xưa kia
at least: ít nhất
continue (v): tiếp tục
poor (adj): tội nghiệp
miss (v): nhớ
1 Now the Indians would do anything for him.
2 The lost boys asked for their favorite story.
“I knew them!” said John.
“At least, I think I knew them.”
“They had three children,” Wendy continued. “And a good dog named Nana.
One day, the children flew away to Neverland.”3
“What a good story!” said the First Twin.
“But think of their poor parents,” said Wendy. “They must have missed their children.”4
Check up
The boys’ favorite story is about .
a. the pirates
b. the Darlings
c. the Indians
3 One day, the children flew away to Neverland.
4 They must have missed their children.
Wendy continued the story,
“Their mother loved them very much. And she always left the window open.
All they had to do was just to fly right in.1”
Key Words
leave A open: để A mở, để ngỏ
be wrong about: không đúng, nhầm về
startled (adj): giật mình
forever (adv): mãi mãi
stay away (v): vắng mặt, đi chơi
lock (v): đóng
frighten (v): làm hoảng sợ
“You’re wrong about mothers, Wendy,” said Peter.
The boys looked startled.
“I used to think like you,” said Peter.
“I thought my mother would keep the window open forever.2
So I stayed away for many months. Then one day I flew back.
The window was locked. Another boy was in my bed.”
The story frightened the children. “Wendy!” cried John. “Let’s go home.”
“All right,” said Wendy. “Let’s go right now.”
Peter couldn’t believe his ears!3
Check up
Rewrite the last sentence: “Peter couldn’t believe his ears!”
a. Peter didn’t believe Wendy.
b. Peter didn’t want to listen to Wendy.
c. It was not what Peter expected.
Key Sentences
1 All they had to do was just to fly right in.
2 I thought my mother would keep the window open forever.
3 Peter couldn’t believe his ears!
Wendy and her brothers wanted to go back to their parents!1
But the boys didn’t want to lose their mother. “We won’t let you go!” said one.
“Let’s throw her in jail!” said another.
The boys looked so sad. But Wendy had an idea.2
“Why not come with us?
My mother and father can adopt you.3” “Can we, Peter?” asked the boys. “Alright.”
But Wendy saw the look on Peter’s face.4
She knew that he felt bad. “Come with us, Peter,” she said.
“No,” said Peter, “I’m not going with you.” “But we could find your mother.”
“No. I just want to be a little boy and have fun forever,” said Peter.
Key Words
go back to: quay trở về
lose (v): mất (lose - lost - lost)
throw A in jail: nhốt A lại
(jail (n): nhà giam)
Why not…? (= why don’t you…?): Tại sao không…?
adopt (v): nuôi nấng
could (v): có thể
Check up
Why did Peter refuse to go with Wendy?
a. Because he was afraid of Wendy’s parents.
b. Because he had to take care of the lost boys.
c. Because he doesn't want to be an adult.
Key Sentences
1 Wendy and her brothers wanted to go back to their parents!
2 But Wendy had an idea.
3 My mother and father can adopt you.
4 But Wendy saw the look on Peter’s face.
Just then, the ground above them shook. The pirates and the Indians were fighting! Wendy put her arms around the boys.
But the battle above the ground was over quickly.1
The boys wondered who had won.
Key Words & Sentences
fight (v): chiến đấu (fight - fought - fought)
put one’s arm around…: vòng tay quanh…
battle (n): trận đánh
be over: kết thúc
wonder (v): tự hỏi
win (v): chiến thắng (win - won - won)
actually (adv): sự thực thì
cheat (v): lừa gạt
tiptoe (v): đi rón rén
beat (v): đánh
(beat - beat - beaten)
tom-tom (n): trống
Tom-Tom (tên một loại trống hai mặt, được đánh bằng tay).
pick up (v): lấy
drum (v): gõ trống, đánh trống
cheer (v): vui mừng
1 But the battle above the ground was over quickly.
2 They had attacked in the dark, and they had won.
Actually, Hook and his pirates had cheated.
They had attacked in the dark, and they had won.2
The captain then tiptoed to a tree and listened to the sounds from below.3
He heard Peter talking. “Let’s listen,” said Peter.
“The Indians always beat their tom-toms when they win.”
Hook whispered to Smee. Smee smiled.
Then he picked up a tom-tom, and he began to drum. “The tom-tom!” cried Peter.
“The Indians have won!” The children cheered.
It was safe for them to go up now.4
But they couldn’t because it was past their bedtime.
Check up
What is true about the story?
a. The pirates beat the Indians.
b. The pirates beat the drums and celebrated their victory.
c. Peter and the kids were not fooled by the pirates.
3 The captain then tiptoed to a tree and listened to the sounds from below.
4 It was safe for them to go up now.
That night, the lost boys found it hard to sleep. They wanted to go and celebrate with the Indians. One by one, the boys came up to look for them.1
The pirates easily caught the children as they came up.
They carried them off to the Jolly Roger, the pirates’ ship. Captain Hook went underground to find Peter.
Peter was sleeping.
Beside him was a cup of milk.
Hook always carried a small bottle of poison. He put five drops into the cup of milk.2
Then he climbed back up the tree.
Luckily for Peter, Tinker Bell saw everything. When Hook left, she knocked over Peter’s cup.3
Key Words
celebrate (v): chúc mừng
one by one: từng người một
come up (v): đến gần
carry off (v): bắt đi
bottle (n): chai, lọ
poison (n): thuốc độc
drop (v): nhỏ (giọt)
luckily (adv): may mắn
knock over (v): làm đổ
capture (v): bắt giữ
beat (v): đập (beat - beat - beaten)
loudly (adv): mạnh
“Peter! Peter!” said Tinker Bell.
“The pirates have captured Wendy and the boys! He took them to the Jolly Roger.”
Peter’s heart beat loudly. He couldn’t believe it!
Key Sentences
1 One by one, the boys came up to look for them.
2 He put five drops into the cup of milk.
3 When Hook left, she knocked over Peter’s cup.
Peter ran through the forest.
He could see clearly because the moon was full.1 Peter was happy.
He was off on another adventure! He had to save Wendy and the children from Captain Hook. Wendy was tied to the mast of the Jolly Roger.
The lost boys were about to be thrown into the sea.2
Key Words
clearly (adv): một cách rõ ràng
full (adj): (trăng) tròn
be off: bắt đầu, sắp (= going)
mast (n): cột buồm
beauty (n): người đẹp
be about to (v): chuẩn bị, sắp
be ready to: sẵn sàng
ship’s side: mạn thuyền
Captain Hook said to Wendy, “So, my beauty.
Are you ready to see your boys thrown into the sea?” Suddenly, he stopped moving.
TICK TICK TICK TICK “Hide me!” yelled Hook.
The pirates gathered around their captain.
The lost boys ran to the ship’s side to see the crocodile.3
But it wasn’t a crocodile. It was Peter Pan!
He had brought a clock to frighten Captain Hook.
Key Sentences
1 He could see clearly because the moon was full.
2 The lost boys were about to be thrown into the sea.
3 The lost boys ran to the ship’s side to see the crocodile.
Peter climbed onto the roof of the cabin.
Then he jumped down next to Captain Hook.1
“Aha!” he cried. “it’s you!”
The captain pulled out his sword. “Foolish boy! Prepare to die!”
Peter Pan pulled out his sword as well.
He was a master with the sword.
Key Words
cabin (n): buồng lái (thuyền)
pull out (v): rút ra (gươm)
sword (n): thanh gươm, thanh kiếm
foolish (adj): ngu ngốc
prepare to + V (v): chuẩn bị làm gì
as well (adv): cũng
master (n): bậc thầy
be cornered (v): bị dồn vào thế bí
escape (n): sự tẩu thoát
chance (n): cơ hội back
over (v): quay lại
unfortunately (adv): không
may wait for someone: chờ đợi ai
stomach (n): bụng
They fought for a long time.
Finally, Captain Hook was cornered. Escape was his only chance.
He backed over to the side of the boat and fell out of it.2
Unfortunately for Hook, the crocodile was waiting for him in the sea.
The clock in his stomach had finally stopped ticking.3
And that was the end of Captain Hook.
Key Sentences
1 Then he jumped down next to Captain Hook.
2 He backed over to the side of the boat and fell out of it.
3 The clock in his stomach had finally stopped ticking.
Chapter Four: Comprehension Quiz
A. Complete the sentences with the verbs in the past tense.
carry
leave
tiptoe
fly
win
1. One day, the children_____away to Neverland.
2. Mrs. Darling always_____the window open.
3. The captain_____to a tree and listened to the sounds from below.
4. The boys thought the Indians_____when they heard the tom-tom.
5. Hook_____a small bottle of poison.
B. Based on the story, mark “T” if true or “F” if false.
1. Wendy and her brothers wanted to go back to their parents. T...F
2. The Indians beat the pirates in battle. T...F
3. Captain Hook poisoned Peter Pan. T...F
4. The lost boys wanted to celebrate with the Indians. T...F
5. Peter brought a clock to frighten Hook. T...F
C. Choose the correct answers to the questions.
1. How come Hook didn’t hear the crocodile when he fell into the sea?
(a) Because the crocodile was a quiet swimmer.
(b) Because Captain Hook couldn’t hear very well.
(c) Because the clock in the crocodile’s stomach had stopped ticking.
2. What happened when Peter flew back to his home one day?
(a) The window was open, but his bed was gone.
(b) The window was locked, and another boy was in his bed.
(c) Another boy was in his window, and the bed was locked.
3. Why would the Indians do anything for Peter?
(a) Because he had saved Tiger Lily.
(b) Because he had saved Wendy.
(c) Because he was the captain of the lost boys.
D. Make exclamatory sentences like the example below.
This is a very good idea. ⇒ What a good idea!
1. She is a very pretty girl. ⇒__________
2. This is a very fine house.⇒__________
Wendy and her brothers came back, but the adventures in Neverland continue.
