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81ANIMALS%u2019 COUNCILIn a place called Buddyswood Forest, animals want to choose a king. They think a king should help them live happily and safely. The Clever Owl, the Strong Elephant, and the Fast Cheetah are candidates for the animals. The Clever Owl says they should have a competition to choose the best king. The animals like this plan. They have three contests: one for strength, one for speed, and one for intelligence.In the strength contest, the Strong Elephant lifts a big tree with his trunk. All the animals clap and cheer. In the speed contest, the Fast Cheetah runs so fast, no one can catch him. The animals are amazed. In the intelligence contest, the Clever Owl solves hard riddles that confuse the other animals. They all think he is very wise.When the contests are over, the animals try to choose their king. But it is hard to choose just one winner. Then the Tiny Mouse, who is very small, speaks up. She has a good idea. \ners as our leaders?\h other, and the Clever Owl can solve our problems.\The animals like the Tiny Mouse's idea. They form a leaders' group that has the Strong Elephant, the Fast Cheetah, and the Clever Owl. They all work together to make the forest a happy place to live. The animals learn that they shouldn't underestimate small friends because sometimes the best ideas come from the smallest friends.1. In Buddyswood _________________, animals want to choose a king.2. The Clever Owl, Strong ______________, and the Fast Cheetah are candidates for the animals.3. They have three contests: one for ___________, one for speed, and one for intelligence.4. The Strong Elephant lifts a big _____________________ with his trunk.5. The Tiny Mouse suggests that all three winners should be their _____________.6. The animals ___________ a leaders' group that includes the Strong Elephant, the Fast Cheetah, and the Clever Owl.A. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the story.B. Match the words with their meanings.1. contest (___) a. very surprised or impressed2. trunk (___) b. a competition or challenge3. amazed (___) c. something that is confusing, or a problem that is difficult to solve4. protect (___) d. to keep someone or something safe5. wise (___) e. the long nose of an elephant6. riddle (___) f. having or showing experience and knowledgeVOCABULARY