an african tale
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AN AFRICAN TALE
THE ZEBRA'S APPAREL
A story from Northern Namibia.,
These were the early days when the Earth was young and the land was very hot and dry.
In this shimmering new world, water could be found only in a few small ponds scattered around the desert.
At one such pond the Baboon stood guard, claiming that he was the owner. "No one may drink claiming that he was the owner. "No one may drink here, for this water is mine alone!" he declared, chasing away all who came to drink.
Shimmering Reluciente
Pond Charca
Scattered Dispersos
Baboon Babuino
Claim Afirmar
Chase away Espantar
He had built a fire close to the pool so that he could protect his water during the cold desert nights.
One day the Zebra came to quench his thirst after a very long and tiring journey. In these early days the Zebra had no stripes. He wore a wonderful coat of pure white fur.
The Baboon jumped up angrily. "Who are you? Go away! I am Lord of this water. It is mine!
The Baboon jumped up angrily. "Who are you? Go away!" he screamed, "I am Lord of this water. It is mine!"
The Zebra was in no mood to listen to this selfish Baboon. "This is not your water, you ugly monkey! It belongs to everyone!" shouted the Zebra.
Quench his thirst Apagar la sed
Stripes Rayas
Mood Ánimo
Belong Pertenecer
The Baboon was furious and said that if he wanted the water he must fight for it.Both were soon engaged in a fierce struggle. They rolled back and forth around the pond. Finally the Zebra gave one mighty kick and the Baboon was sent flying high up into the rocks behind the pool.
The Zebra had kicked so hard that he lost the The Zebra had kicked so hard that he lost the balance. He stepped back into the Baboon's fire and sent the burning sticks flying up in the air. These left black marks all over his fine white coat.
Engaged Enganchados
Fierce Feroz
Struggle Pelea
Mighty kick Fuerte patada
Balance Equilibrio
Sticks Palos
Hurt and frightened he galloped to the plains where he has remained ever since.
Eventually he came to like his new apparel which made him stand out, distinguished amongst the other animals
However, the Baboon had landed on his bottom on the hard rocks. He has remained on the top of the trees ever since, nursing his bald red bottom and still trees ever since, nursing his bald red bottom and still as angry as ever.
THE END
Plains Llanuras
Apparel Indumentaria
Eventually Finalmente
Amongst Entre
Ever since Desde entonces
GLOSSARY 1
Shimmering Reluciente
Pond Charca
Scattered Dispersos
Baboon Babuino
Claim Afirmar
Chase away Espantar
Quench his thirst Apagar la sed
Stripes Rayas
Mood Ánimo
Belong Pertenecer
Engaged Enganchados
Fierce Feroz
Struggle Pelea
GLOSSARY 2
Mighty kick Fuerte patada
Balance Equilibrio
Sticks Palos
Plains Llanuras
Apparel Indumentaria
Eventually Finalmente
Amongst EntreAmongst Entre
Ever since Desde entonces
From http://www.wildlifeafrica.co.za
Ana Almarza 2012