In ancient China, during a time of war, lived a brave young woman named Mulan. When the emperor decreed that one man from each family must join the army, Mulan's elderly father was called to serve. Fearing for his life, Mulan decided to take his place. She disguised herself as a man, cutting her hair and donning her father's armor.
Joining the army, Mulan trained hard, hiding her true identity. She faced numerous challenges but proved her valor and skill in battle, earning the respect of her comrades. Her keen intellect and strategic thinking led to many victories against the enemy.
One fateful battle saw the army trapped in a mountainous pass. Using her quick wit, Mulan devised a plan to trigger an avalanche, crushing the invading forces and saving her army. However, she was injured and her true identity was discovered. Instead of punishment, she was praised for her bravery and selflessness.
After the war, Mulan returned home, her deeds celebrated throughout the land. She was honored by the emperor and offered a high-ranking position, which she humbly declined to return to her family. Mulan's legacy endured as a symbol of courage, loyalty, and the power of one person's determination to make a difference.
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words based on the story. Answers are at the end.
1. Mulan decided to take her ______ place in the army.
2. Mulan disguised herself as a ______ to join the army.
3. She cut her ______ and donned her father's armor.
4. Mulan proved her valor and skill in ______.
5. Her keen intellect and strategic thinking led to many ______.
6. Mulan devised a plan to trigger an ______ to defeat the enemy.
7. Mulan was injured and her true ______ was discovered.
8. Instead of punishment, Mulan was praised for her ______ and selflessness.
9. Mulan was honored by the ______ and offered a high-ranking position.
10. Mulan's legacy endured as a symbol of courage, loyalty, and ______.
Answers: 1. father's, 2. man, 3. hair, 4. battle, 5. victories, 6. avalanche, 7. identity, 8. bravery, 9. emperor, 10. determination
Match the items in Column A with their correct descriptions in Column B.