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English · Absolute Beginner

The Dog and Its Reflection

By Aesop

A dog loses its food after mistaking its reflection for another dog with food.

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Illustration for the scene “A dog carrying meat”

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A dog carrying meat

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A dog has a piece of meat in his mouth.

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He is taking it home to eat it.

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On the way, he must cross a small stream.

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There is a board across the stream.

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