Hello, everyone! Today, I want to share with you a wonderful story called "The Little Match Girl." It is a touching tale from the famous Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen.
Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl who sold matches on the cold winter streets. She wore old shoes and no socks. Her hands were red and frozen because of the icy wind. But she was so afraid to go home that she didn’t dare to light even one match. If she returned home without selling any matches, her father would surely beat her.
As she walked along the street, she saw many warm and happy families sitting around their Christmas trees. They were laughing and eating delicious food. She felt very lonely and wished for something better. Then, she lit one match to keep herself warm. In the bright light, she saw a beautiful stove in front of her. But when the match went out, the stove disappeared.
She lit another match and saw a table full of delicious food. She could almost smell the roast goose and feel its warmth. Again, the match went out, and the table vanished.
Finally, she lit all her matches and saw her grandmother, who came to take her away to a place where there was no cold, hunger or pain. The next morning, people found her lying on the ground with a smile on her face, as if she had gone to a better world.
This story teaches us to care for others and to be kind. Even though the little match girl faced so much hardship, she still dreamed of happiness and love. Let’s remember to help those in need and make the world a warmer and brighter place for everyone.
Thank you for listening!
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