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Little Fox The Adventures of Pinocchio Chapter 9 Working Like a Dog Pinocchio was quite worried about his nose.
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Little Fox The Adventures of Pinocchio Chapter 9 Working Like a Dog Pinocchio was quite worried about his nose.
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He looked so silly that the Blue Fairy began to laugh.
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Why are you laughing? cried Pinocchio.
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I am laughing at your lies, said the fairy.
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It's easy to tell when you are lying.
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Your nose grows with every lie you tell.
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Ashamed, Pinocchio turned bright red.
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I'm sorry, said Pinocchio.
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I took the money from the marionette master.
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My father didn't know I went to the theater.
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Do you promise to be a good boy?
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And obey your father?
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She asked before waving her wand.
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Yes, I promise!
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Pinocchio said.
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The Blue Fairy waved her wand, and a woodpecker appeared.
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It pecked his nose down to size.
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Then, the jail bars disappeared and Pinocchio climbed free.
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This is the road that leads home,
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said the blue fairy, pointing.
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If you stay on this road,
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you will reach Geppetto's home by nightfall.
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Remember your promise to be a good boy, Pinocchio.
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She called and she flew away.
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Oh, what an awful thing it is to disobey our parents.
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From now on, I will do whatever Geppetto asks,
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Pinocchio said as he walked down the road.
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A few hours later, Pinocchio began to get hungry.
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He saw a nearby grapevine and decided to ask the owner for some grapes.
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As he crossed the field,
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he fell into a trap.
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Oh no!
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Someone help me!
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Pinocchio cried.
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Aha!
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I have caught you, said the farmer who was hiding.
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So you are the one who has been stealing my chickens.
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No, sir.
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I have not stolen any chickens.
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Please, I was going to ask for some grapes because I am very hungry.
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Aha!
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You are going to steal my grapes.
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I'll show you what we do with thieves, he said.
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He pulled Pinocchio from the trap and took him home.
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When the farmer got home,
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he locked a chain around Pinocchio's neck.
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My guard dog died this morning," said the farmer.
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So tonight you will be a dog and guard my chicken coop.
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Tomorrow I will decide how to punish you." Poor Pinocchio.
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He had tried to be a good boy,
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but the farmer didn't believe him.
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He was so hungry that he became tired.
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So he crawled into the doghouse and fell asleep.
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Many hours passed, and Pinocchio heard voices nearby.
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He looked outside the doghouse.
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It was already night.
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He saw four weasels next to the chicken coop.
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Who are you?
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Pinocchio asked.
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They stopped.
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Well, who are you?
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One of the weasels asked.
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And where is our friend Oscar?
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Pinocchio guessed that Oscar was the dog who had died,
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so he said, Oscar died this morning.
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I am the new guard dog.
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Who are you?
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Pinocchio asked again.
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We are the weasels, and we are here to get dinner,
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said one of the weasels.
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Oscar was our friend.
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I will make the same promise to you that I did to him.
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Every week we would visit this coop.
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Oscar promised not to bark,
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so we would give one chicken to Oscar and take seven home for dinner.
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If you pretend to sleep,
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we will leave one chicken for you two.
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Before Pinocchio answered, the weasels snuck into the chicken coop.
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Bam!
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Pinocchio locked the door behind them and began to bark.
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Woof!
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Woof!
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Woof!
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He cried.
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The farmer ran down and found the weasels in the chicken coop.
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Well done!
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He said to Pinocchio.
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You have caught the chicken thieves.
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Oscar must have been too old to hear them.
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Pinocchio didn't say anything about Oscar's promise to the weasels.
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He only nodded.
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You have saved my chickens,
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so I will set you free, said the farmer.
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But first, let me make you breakfast.
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Pinocchio nodded again, this time with a big smile.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice their English listening and speaking skills by engaging with the captivating story of Pinocchio, specifically Chapter 9, titled "Working Like a Dog." This chapter emphasizes themes of honesty, obedience, and the consequences of one’s actions. By focusing on key vocabulary and phrases, students will not only enhance their vocabulary but also improve their ability to understand and express complex ideas in English. Using the shadowing technique, learners will mimic the speech patterns, pronunciation, and intonation of the characters, all while improving their fluency in English speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Worry - to feel anxious or concerned about something
  • Promise - a commitment to do something in the future
  • Obey - to follow orders or rules
  • Jail bars - the iron bars used to confine prisoners
  • Trap - a device for capturing animals or people
  • Thieves - people who steal
  • Guard - to protect or keep something safe
  • Consequences - the results or effects of actions

Practice Tips

To effectively utilize the shadowing technique with this video, you should first listen carefully to the spoken dialogue. Pay close attention to the pacing and emotion conveyed by the narrator. Since the story unfolds at a moderate pace, this session is ideal for practicing your English speaking skills without feeling rushed. Here's how to enhance your practice:

  • Pause the video after each sentence or phrase. Repeat what you hear aloud, mimicking the tone and intonation.
  • Focus on the vocabulary mentioned, using them in your own sentences to deepen your understanding.
  • Record yourself speaking and compare your pronunciation with that of the narrator, which is particularly useful for IELTS speaking practice.
  • Incorporate the learned phrases in everyday conversations or writing exercises on a shadowing site, helping to solidify your learning.

By actively engaging with the material through repetition and practice, you will reinforce your ability to communicate effectively in English and increase your confidence in speaking.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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