Opportunity Class - English - 1 | Bullseye Education

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Question 1 of 13

1. Question
THE NAMING GAME

The ambassador of Nippon presented a beautiful cat to the Emperor of China. The emperor became fond of the animal and took it with him wherever he went. People kept asking for the cat’s name and were surprised when told that it had none.

Eventually, the emperor decided that the cat should have a name. He called his ministers, the seven wisest men in the empire, and commanded them to find a suitable name for his pet within seven days.

At the end of this period, they were summoned to the palace again and asked for their suggestions. The youngest of the group thought he had found the perfect name.

“TIGER!” he announced proudly.

“Good name,” said the emperor, after a moment’s reflection. “The tiger is a noble and powerful beast.”

“Noble, perhaps,” said the second minister, “but it is not as powerful as the dragon. Can a tiger soar into the sky? No, but a dragon can! I think DRAGON would be a more suitable name for the cat.”

“Clouds can go higher than dragons,” observed a third minister. “A cloud is more powerful than a dragon. Let’s call it CLOUD.”

“Let’s not be hasty,” advised the fourth wise man. “Clouds may fly high but they are pushed around by winds. Winds are more powerful than clouds. WIND would be the most appropriate name for a great emperor’s pet.”

“WIND?” said the emperor, doubtfully. “Isn’t there anything better?”

“There certainly is!” rasped the fifth wise man. “BRICK WALL!”

“BRICK WALL?”

“A brick wall can stop a wind, however powerful,” explained the minister. “A brick wall is more powerful than the wind!”

“Oh, I see, “said the emperor. “ Well, BRICK WALL is not a bad name. But isn’t it somewhat long?”

“I have a shorter name,” said the sixth minister. “RAT.”

“RAT!”

“Yes, Your Majesty, RAT! A rat can eat through a brick wall, which makes it more powerful than the wall, more powerful than the wind, more powerful than…”

“I get your point,” interrupted the emperor, “but can you call a cat, RAT?”

“Indeed you can’t!” piped up the seventh wise man. “A cat is a cat is a cat. And if a rat is more powerful than the others the cat is even more so because it is mightier than the rat.”

So the royal pet remained nameless in a way because from then on it was simply called CAT. The Naming Game came to the end.

Question

Where did the Emperor’s cat come from?
- A gift from the ambassador of Nippon
- A gift from his ministers
- A gift from the king of Chile
- A gift from his royal servants
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Question 2 of 13

2. Question
THE NAMING GAME

The ambassador of Nippon presented a beautiful cat to the Emperor of China. The emperor became fond of the animal and took it with him wherever he went. People kept asking for the cat’s name and were surprised when told that it had none.

Eventually, the emperor decided that the cat should have a name. He called his ministers, the seven wisest men in the empire, and commanded them to find a suitable name for his pet within seven days.

At the end of this period, they were summoned to the palace again and asked for their suggestions. The youngest of the group thought he had found the perfect name.

“TIGER!” he announced proudly.

“Good name,” said the emperor, after a moment’s reflection. “The tiger is a noble and powerful beast.”

“Noble, perhaps,” said the second minister, “but it is not as powerful as the dragon. Can a tiger soar into the sky? No, but a dragon can! I think DRAGON would be a more suitable name for the cat.”

“Clouds can go higher than dragons,” observed a third minister. “A cloud is more powerful than a dragon. Let’s call it CLOUD.”

“Let’s not be hasty,” advised the fourth wise man. “Clouds may fly high but they are pushed around by winds. Winds are more powerful than clouds. WIND would be the most appropriate name for a great emperor’s pet.”

“WIND?” said the emperor, doubtfully. “Isn’t there anything better?”

“There certainly is!” rasped the fifth wise man. “BRICK WALL!”

“BRICK WALL?”

“A brick wall can stop a wind, however powerful,” explained the minister. “A brick wall is more powerful than the wind!”

“Oh, I see, “said the emperor. “ Well, BRICK WALL is not a bad name. But isn’t it somewhat long?”

“I have a shorter name,” said the sixth minister. “RAT.”

“RAT!”

“Yes, Your Majesty, RAT! A rat can eat through a brick wall, which makes it more powerful than the wall, more powerful than the wind, more powerful than…”

“I get your point,” interrupted the emperor, “but can you call a cat, RAT?”

“Indeed you can’t!” piped up the seventh wise man. “A cat is a cat is a cat. And if a rat is more powerful than the others the cat is even more so because it is mightier than the rat.”

So the royal pet remained nameless in a way because from then on it was simply called CAT. The Naming Game came to the end.

Question

How long did the Emperor give his ministers to find a suitable name for his cat?
- Five days
- Seven days
- Three days
- Ten days
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Question 3 of 13

3. Question
THE NAMING GAME

The ambassador of Nippon presented a beautiful cat to the Emperor of China. The emperor became fond of the animal and took it with him wherever he went. People kept asking for the cat’s name and were surprised when told that it had none.

Eventually, the emperor decided that the cat should have a name. He called his ministers, the seven wisest men in the empire, and commanded them to find a suitable name for his pet within seven days.

At the end of this period, they were summoned to the palace again and asked for their suggestions. The youngest of the group thought he had found the perfect name.

“TIGER!” he announced proudly.

“Good name,” said the emperor, after a moment’s reflection. “The tiger is a noble and powerful beast.”

“Noble, perhaps,” said the second minister, “but it is not as powerful as the dragon. Can a tiger soar into the sky? No, but a dragon can! I think DRAGON would be a more suitable name for the cat.”

“Clouds can go higher than dragons,” observed a third minister. “A cloud is more powerful than a dragon. Let’s call it CLOUD.”

“Let’s not be hasty,” advised the fourth wise man. “Clouds may fly high but they are pushed around by winds. Winds are more powerful than clouds. WIND would be the most appropriate name for a great emperor’s pet.”

“WIND?” said the emperor, doubtfully. “Isn’t there anything better?”

“There certainly is!” rasped the fifth wise man. “BRICK WALL!”

“BRICK WALL?”

“A brick wall can stop a wind, however powerful,” explained the minister. “A brick wall is more powerful than the wind!”

“Oh, I see, “said the emperor. “ Well, BRICK WALL is not a bad name. But isn’t it somewhat long?”

“I have a shorter name,” said the sixth minister. “RAT.”

“RAT!”

“Yes, Your Majesty, RAT! A rat can eat through a brick wall, which makes it more powerful than the wall, more powerful than the wind, more powerful than…”

“I get your point,” interrupted the emperor, “but can you call a cat, RAT?”

“Indeed you can’t!” piped up the seventh wise man. “A cat is a cat is a cat. And if a rat is more powerful than the others the cat is even more so because it is mightier than the rat.”

So the royal pet remained nameless in a way because from then on it was simply called CAT. The Naming Game came to the end.

Question

Which of these names was not suggested to the emperor?
- Rain
- Cloud
- Dragon
- Tiger
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Question 4 of 13

4. Question
THE NAMING GAME

The ambassador of Nippon presented a beautiful cat to the Emperor of China. The emperor became fond of the animal and took it with him wherever he went. People kept asking for the cat’s name and were surprised when told that it had none.

Eventually, the emperor decided that the cat should have a name. He called his ministers, the seven wisest men in the empire, and commanded them to find a suitable name for his pet within seven days.

At the end of this period, they were summoned to the palace again and asked for their suggestions. The youngest of the group thought he had found the perfect name.

“TIGER!” he announced proudly.

“Good name,” said the emperor, after a moment’s reflection. “The tiger is a noble and powerful beast.”

“Noble, perhaps,” said the second minister, “but it is not as powerful as the dragon. Can a tiger soar into the sky? No, but a dragon can! I think DRAGON would be a more suitable name for the cat.”

“Clouds can go higher than dragons,” observed a third minister. “A cloud is more powerful than a dragon. Let’s call it CLOUD.”

“Let’s not be hasty,” advised the fourth wise man. “Clouds may fly high but they are pushed around by winds. Winds are more powerful than clouds. WIND would be the most appropriate name for a great emperor’s pet.”

“WIND?” said the emperor, doubtfully. “Isn’t there anything better?”

“There certainly is!” rasped the fifth wise man. “BRICK WALL!”

“BRICK WALL?”

“A brick wall can stop a wind, however powerful,” explained the minister. “A brick wall is more powerful than the wind!”

“Oh, I see, “said the emperor. “ Well, BRICK WALL is not a bad name. But isn’t it somewhat long?”

“I have a shorter name,” said the sixth minister. “RAT.”

“RAT!”

“Yes, Your Majesty, RAT! A rat can eat through a brick wall, which makes it more powerful than the wall, more powerful than the wind, more powerful than…”

“I get your point,” interrupted the emperor, “but can you call a cat, RAT?”

“Indeed you can’t!” piped up the seventh wise man. “A cat is a cat is a cat. And if a rat is more powerful than the others the cat is even more so because it is mightier than the rat.”

So the royal pet remained nameless in a way because from then on it was simply called CAT. The Naming Game came to the end.

Question

What was the cat’s final name?
- Rat
- Brick wall
- Cat
- Bat
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Question 5 of 13

5. Question
THE NAMING GAME

The ambassador of Nippon presented a beautiful cat to the Emperor of China. The emperor became fond of the animal and took it with him wherever he went. People kept asking for the cat’s name and were surprised when told that it had none.

Eventually, the emperor decided that the cat should have a name. He called his ministers, the seven wisest men in the empire, and commanded them to find a suitable name for his pet within seven days.

At the end of this period, they were summoned to the palace again and asked for their suggestions. The youngest of the group thought he had found the perfect name.

“TIGER!” he announced proudly.

“Good name,” said the emperor, after a moment’s reflection. “The tiger is a noble and powerful beast.”

“Noble, perhaps,” said the second minister, “but it is not as powerful as the dragon. Can a tiger soar into the sky? No, but a dragon can! I think DRAGON would be a more suitable name for the cat.”

“Clouds can go higher than dragons,” observed a third minister. “A cloud is more powerful than a dragon. Let’s call it CLOUD.”

“Let’s not be hasty,” advised the fourth wise man. “Clouds may fly high but they are pushed around by winds. Winds are more powerful than clouds. WIND would be the most appropriate name for a great emperor’s pet.”

“WIND?” said the emperor, doubtfully. “Isn’t there anything better?”

“There certainly is!” rasped the fifth wise man. “BRICK WALL!”

“BRICK WALL?”

“A brick wall can stop a wind, however powerful,” explained the minister. “A brick wall is more powerful than the wind!”

“Oh, I see, “said the emperor. “ Well, BRICK WALL is not a bad name. But isn’t it somewhat long?”

“I have a shorter name,” said the sixth minister. “RAT.”

“RAT!”

“Yes, Your Majesty, RAT! A rat can eat through a brick wall, which makes it more powerful than the wall, more powerful than the wind, more powerful than…”

“I get your point,” interrupted the emperor, “but can you call a cat, RAT?”

“Indeed you can’t!” piped up the seventh wise man. “A cat is a cat is a cat. And if a rat is more powerful than the others the cat is even more so because it is mightier than the rat.”

So the royal pet remained nameless in a way because from then on it was simply called CAT. The Naming Game came to the end.

Question

Why was the cat given its final name?
- Because a cat is a cat
- Because a cat is powerful than a rat
- BothA and B
- Neither
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Question 6 of 13

6. Question
THE NAMING GAME

The ambassador of Nippon presented a beautiful cat to the Emperor of China. The emperor became fond of the animal and took it with him wherever he went. People kept asking for the cat’s name and were surprised when told that it had none.

Eventually, the emperor decided that the cat should have a name. He called his ministers, the seven wisest men in the empire, and commanded them to find a suitable name for his pet within seven days.

At the end of this period, they were summoned to the palace again and asked for their suggestions. The youngest of the group thought he had found the perfect name.

“TIGER!” he announced proudly.

“Good name,” said the emperor, after a moment’s reflection. “The tiger is a noble and powerful beast.”

“Noble, perhaps,” said the second minister, “but it is not as powerful as the dragon. Can a tiger soar into the sky? No, but a dragon can! I think DRAGON would be a more suitable name for the cat.”

“Clouds can go higher than dragons,” observed a third minister. “A cloud is more powerful than a dragon. Let’s call it CLOUD.”

“Let’s not be hasty,” advised the fourth wise man. “Clouds may fly high but they are pushed around by winds. Winds are more powerful than clouds. WIND would be the most appropriate name for a great emperor’s pet.”

“WIND?” said the emperor, doubtfully. “Isn’t there anything better?”

“There certainly is!” rasped the fifth wise man. “BRICK WALL!”

“BRICK WALL?”

“A brick wall can stop a wind, however powerful,” explained the minister. “A brick wall is more powerful than the wind!”

“Oh, I see, “said the emperor. “ Well, BRICK WALL is not a bad name. But isn’t it somewhat long?”

“I have a shorter name,” said the sixth minister. “RAT.”

“RAT!”

“Yes, Your Majesty, RAT! A rat can eat through a brick wall, which makes it more powerful than the wall, more powerful than the wind, more powerful than…”

“I get your point,” interrupted the emperor, “but can you call a cat, RAT?”

“Indeed you can’t!” piped up the seventh wise man. “A cat is a cat is a cat. And if a rat is more powerful than the others the cat is even more so because it is mightier than the rat.”

So the royal pet remained nameless in a way because from then on it was simply called CAT. The Naming Game came to the end.

Question

What country is the Emperor from?
- Australia
- China
- Chile
- Dominican Republic
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Question 7 of 13

7. Question
AFRICAN CHILD

Why African Child
Stand you dazed
Your eye gazing
Far far into
The distant haze
And ask
Questions too silent
For answers.

African child
Your wings will Grow
Then
You must fly

Question

The title of the poem__
- Leads us into the poem itself
- Let’s us know who the poem is talking about
- Prepares us for the last two lines
- Has nothing to do with the poem
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Question 8 of 13

8. Question
AFRICAN CHILD

Why African Child
Stand you dazed
Your eye gazing
Far far into
The distant haze
And ask
Questions too silent
For answers.

African child
Your wings will Grow
Then
You must fly

Question

Pick out the pair of rhyming words.
- dazed/gazing
- grow/fly
- dazed/haze
- None of the above
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Question 9 of 13

9. Question
AFRICAN CHILD

Why African Child
Stand you dazed
Your eye gazing
Far far into
The distant haze
And ask
Questions too silent
For answers.

African child
Your wings will Grow
Then
You must fly

Question

According to the poem, what will happen to the African child?
- He will die
- His wings will grow
- He will have his questions answered
- He will stop staring into the distance
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Question 10 of 13

10. Question
AFRICAN CHILD

Why African Child
Stand you dazed
Your eye gazing
Far far into
The distant haze
And ask
Questions too silent
For answers.

African child
Your wings will Grow
Then
You must fly

Question

Why is the African child gazing into the far distance?
- He is daydreaming
- He is watching the sunset
- He is asking questions
- All the above
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Question 11 of 13

11. Question
AFRICAN CHILD

Why African Child
Stand you dazed
Your eye gazing
Far far into
The distant haze
And ask
Questions too silent
For answers.

African child
Your wings will Grow
Then
You must fly

Question

What is the overall tone of the poem?
- Hopeful
- Sad
- Happy
- Nostalgic
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Question 12 of 13

12. Question

Read the text below then answer the questions.

Six sentences have been removed from the text.

Sucking a dummy can help relax and settle babies but many parents are Sentence A. For many children, sucking a dummy, thumb or finger can cause changes to the teeth and jaws. The younger the age at which a child stops sucking a dummy, Sentence B. If a child is still sucking a dummy when their adult teeth come through, there is a much higher risk of permanent changes to the growth of the teeth and jaws.

Never put anything sweet on a dummy as this can cause severe tooth decay very quickly. Give your child the chance to stop their dummy habit when they are ready. Most children stop sucking habits between the ages of two and four, Sentence C. If left too long the child becomes more attached and it may be harder to stop. Dummy use during play can also stop babbling Sentence D.

Avoid trying to stop dummy use suddenly, as it can lead to Sentence E. You might start by limiting the use of the dummy, for example only using it at sleep times or at night time. Give plenty of encouragement and persist gently but firmly. Sentence F, try to be patient. The first few days without a dummy are likely to be the most difficult.

Drap and drop the correct option sentence A to G.

Note – There is one extra sentence which you do not need to Use.

Sort elements

Sentence G)(Extra)
Sentence A
Sentence E
Sentence B
Sentence D
Sentence F
Sentence C

seek advice from your oral health professional.

concerned about the effect of a dummy on their child’s teeth and mouth

other oral habits such as thumb or finger sucking

the more likely their teeth and jaws will correct the growth problems naturally

which is important for speech development

It may take several attempts before the habit is completely broken

but you can start the process from around one year of age

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Question 13 of 13

13. Question

EXTRACT A

Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance. It can also reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and some cancers. Unlike some other forms of exercise, walking is free and doesn’t require any special equipment or training.

Physical activity does not have to be vigorous or done for long periods in order to improve your health. A 2007 study of inactive women found that even a low level of exercise – around 75 minutes per week – improved their fitness levels significantly when compared to a non-exercising group.

EXTRACT B

Walking is low impact, requires minimal equipment, can be done at any time of day and can be performed at your own pace. You can get out and walk without worrying about the risks associated with some more vigorous forms of exercise. Walking is also a great form of physical activity for people who are overweight, elderly, or who haven’t exercised in a long time.

Walking for fun and fitness isn’t limited to strolling by yourself around local neighborhood streets. There are various clubs, venues, and strategies you can use to make walking an enjoyable and social part of your lifestyle.

EXTRACT C

You carry your own body weight when you walk. This is known as weight-bearing exercise. Some of the benefits include:

increased cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lung) fitness
reduced risk of heart disease and stroke
improved management of conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain or stiffness, and diabetes
stronger bones and improved balance
increased muscle strength and endurance
reduced body fat.

To get the health benefits, try to walk for at least 30 minutes as briskly as you can on most days of the week. ‘Brisk’ means that you can still talk but not sing, and you may be puffing slightly. Moderate activities such as walking pose little health risk but, if you have a medical condition, check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program of physical activity.

EXTRACT D

If it’s too difficult to walk for 30 minutes at one time, do regular small bouts (10 minutes) three times per day and gradually build up to longer sessions. However, if your goal is to lose weight, you will need to do physical activity for longer than 30 minutes each day. You can still achieve this by starting with smaller bouts of activity throughout the day and increasing these as your fitness improves.

Physical activity built into a daily lifestyle plan is also one of the most effective ways to assist with weight loss and keep weight off once it’s lost.

Some suggestions to build walking into your daily routine include:

Take the stairs instead of the lift (for at least part of the way).
Get off public transport one stop earlier and walk to work or home.
Walk (don’t drive) to the local shops.
Walk the dog (or your neighbour’s dog)

Read the four extracts above on the topic of walking as a form of exercise.

Fill in the option A, B, C, or D which you think best answers the question.

Which Extract	Type (A, B, C or D)
Expresses that walking is a low risk exercise
Suggests that walking can be done in groups for fun
Defines what Brisk means
Mentions that walking is a great way to maintain your overall health
Argues that walking is cheaper than other forms of exercise
Suggests that walking can reduce your risk of developing certain conditions
Suggests daily activities you can add to your routine
Mentions the benefits of walking

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1. Question

THE NAMING GAME

The ambassador of Nippon presented a beautiful cat to the Emperor of China. The emperor became fond of the animal and took it with him wherever he went. People kept asking for the cat’s name and were surprised when told that it had none.

Eventually, the emperor decided that the cat should have a name. He called his ministers, the seven wisest men in the empire, and commanded them to find a suitable name for his pet within seven days.

At the end of this period, they were summoned to the palace again and asked for their suggestions. The youngest of the group thought he had found the perfect name.

“TIGER!” he announced proudly.

“Good name,” said the emperor, after a moment’s reflection. “The tiger is a noble and powerful beast.”

“Noble, perhaps,” said the second minister, “but it is not as powerful as the dragon. Can a tiger soar into the sky? No, but a dragon can! I think DRAGON would be a more suitable name for the cat.”

“Clouds can go higher than dragons,” observed a third minister. “A cloud is more powerful than a dragon. Let’s call it CLOUD.”

“Let’s not be hasty,” advised the fourth wise man. “Clouds may fly high but they are pushed around by winds. Winds are more powerful than clouds. WIND would be the most appropriate name for a great emperor’s pet.”

“WIND?” said the emperor, doubtfully. “Isn’t there anything better?”

“There certainly is!” rasped the fifth wise man. “BRICK WALL!”

“BRICK WALL?”

“A brick wall can stop a wind, however powerful,” explained the minister. “A brick wall is more powerful than the wind!”

“Oh, I see, “said the emperor. “ Well, BRICK WALL is not a bad name. But isn’t it somewhat long?”

“I have a shorter name,” said the sixth minister. “RAT.”

“RAT!”

“Yes, Your Majesty, RAT! A rat can eat through a brick wall, which makes it more powerful than the wall, more powerful than the wind, more powerful than…”

“I get your point,” interrupted the emperor, “but can you call a cat, RAT?”

“Indeed you can’t!” piped up the seventh wise man. “A cat is a cat is a cat. And if a rat is more powerful than the others the cat is even more so because it is mightier than the rat.”

So the royal pet remained nameless in a way because from then on it was simply called CAT. The Naming Game came to the end.

2. Question

THE NAMING GAME

The ambassador of Nippon presented a beautiful cat to the Emperor of China. The emperor became fond of the animal and took it with him wherever he went. People kept asking for the cat’s name and were surprised when told that it had none.

Eventually, the emperor decided that the cat should have a name. He called his ministers, the seven wisest men in the empire, and commanded them to find a suitable name for his pet within seven days.

At the end of this period, they were summoned to the palace again and asked for their suggestions. The youngest of the group thought he had found the perfect name.

“TIGER!” he announced proudly.

“Good name,” said the emperor, after a moment’s reflection. “The tiger is a noble and powerful beast.”

“Noble, perhaps,” said the second minister, “but it is not as powerful as the dragon. Can a tiger soar into the sky? No, but a dragon can! I think DRAGON would be a more suitable name for the cat.”

“Clouds can go higher than dragons,” observed a third minister. “A cloud is more powerful than a dragon. Let’s call it CLOUD.”

“Let’s not be hasty,” advised the fourth wise man. “Clouds may fly high but they are pushed around by winds. Winds are more powerful than clouds. WIND would be the most appropriate name for a great emperor’s pet.”

“WIND?” said the emperor, doubtfully. “Isn’t there anything better?”

“There certainly is!” rasped the fifth wise man. “BRICK WALL!”

“BRICK WALL?”

“A brick wall can stop a wind, however powerful,” explained the minister. “A brick wall is more powerful than the wind!”

“Oh, I see, “said the emperor. “ Well, BRICK WALL is not a bad name. But isn’t it somewhat long?”

“I have a shorter name,” said the sixth minister. “RAT.”

“RAT!”

“Yes, Your Majesty, RAT! A rat can eat through a brick wall, which makes it more powerful than the wall, more powerful than the wind, more powerful than…”

“I get your point,” interrupted the emperor, “but can you call a cat, RAT?”

“Indeed you can’t!” piped up the seventh wise man. “A cat is a cat is a cat. And if a rat is more powerful than the others the cat is even more so because it is mightier than the rat.”

So the royal pet remained nameless in a way because from then on it was simply called CAT. The Naming Game came to the end.

3. Question

THE NAMING GAME

The ambassador of Nippon presented a beautiful cat to the Emperor of China. The emperor became fond of the animal and took it with him wherever he went. People kept asking for the cat’s name and were surprised when told that it had none.

Eventually, the emperor decided that the cat should have a name. He called his ministers, the seven wisest men in the empire, and commanded them to find a suitable name for his pet within seven days.

At the end of this period, they were summoned to the palace again and asked for their suggestions. The youngest of the group thought he had found the perfect name.

“TIGER!” he announced proudly.

“Good name,” said the emperor, after a moment’s reflection. “The tiger is a noble and powerful beast.”

“Noble, perhaps,” said the second minister, “but it is not as powerful as the dragon. Can a tiger soar into the sky? No, but a dragon can! I think DRAGON would be a more suitable name for the cat.”

“Clouds can go higher than dragons,” observed a third minister. “A cloud is more powerful than a dragon. Let’s call it CLOUD.”

“Let’s not be hasty,” advised the fourth wise man. “Clouds may fly high but they are pushed around by winds. Winds are more powerful than clouds. WIND would be the most appropriate name for a great emperor’s pet.”

“WIND?” said the emperor, doubtfully. “Isn’t there anything better?”

“There certainly is!” rasped the fifth wise man. “BRICK WALL!”

“BRICK WALL?”

“A brick wall can stop a wind, however powerful,” explained the minister. “A brick wall is more powerful than the wind!”

“Oh, I see, “said the emperor. “ Well, BRICK WALL is not a bad name. But isn’t it somewhat long?”

“I have a shorter name,” said the sixth minister. “RAT.”

“RAT!”

“Yes, Your Majesty, RAT! A rat can eat through a brick wall, which makes it more powerful than the wall, more powerful than the wind, more powerful than…”

“I get your point,” interrupted the emperor, “but can you call a cat, RAT?”

“Indeed you can’t!” piped up the seventh wise man. “A cat is a cat is a cat. And if a rat is more powerful than the others the cat is even more so because it is mightier than the rat.”

So the royal pet remained nameless in a way because from then on it was simply called CAT. The Naming Game came to the end.

4. Question

THE NAMING GAME

The ambassador of Nippon presented a beautiful cat to the Emperor of China. The emperor became fond of the animal and took it with him wherever he went. People kept asking for the cat’s name and were surprised when told that it had none.

Eventually, the emperor decided that the cat should have a name. He called his ministers, the seven wisest men in the empire, and commanded them to find a suitable name for his pet within seven days.

At the end of this period, they were summoned to the palace again and asked for their suggestions. The youngest of the group thought he had found the perfect name.

“TIGER!” he announced proudly.

“Good name,” said the emperor, after a moment’s reflection. “The tiger is a noble and powerful beast.”

“Noble, perhaps,” said the second minister, “but it is not as powerful as the dragon. Can a tiger soar into the sky? No, but a dragon can! I think DRAGON would be a more suitable name for the cat.”

“Clouds can go higher than dragons,” observed a third minister. “A cloud is more powerful than a dragon. Let’s call it CLOUD.”

“Let’s not be hasty,” advised the fourth wise man. “Clouds may fly high but they are pushed around by winds. Winds are more powerful than clouds. WIND would be the most appropriate name for a great emperor’s pet.”

“WIND?” said the emperor, doubtfully. “Isn’t there anything better?”