God's Ways Are Mysterious TOEFL junior Reading & Listening

 

Once upon a time, a wealthy trader was riding home through a dense forest, carrying a bag full of shining gold coins. Suddenly, a heavy rain poured down, soaking him completely. Fuming with frustration, he blamed God for the unexpected downpour.

As he trudged forward, a robber sprang out from the bushes, aiming a gun at him. But luck was on the merchant's side—the rain had seeped into the gunpowder, rendering the weapon useless. The robber's face twisted in disappointment as the merchant swiftly fled the scene.

Grateful to have escaped unscathed, the merchant paused to reflect on the mysterious ways of the world. He realized that sometimes what seems like a setback might actually be a blessing in disguise.

Moral: Sometimes, things happen for a reason, and we must trust in the unseen forces guiding our lives.

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What was the merchant carrying in his bag?

• a) Rocks

• b) Gold coins

• c) Books

• d) Vegetables
  
  

2. Why did the robber's gun fail to fire?

• a) It was rusty

• b) The gunpowder got wet

• c) It was out of bullets

• d) The robber forgot to load it
  
  

3. How did the merchant react when the robber threatened him?

• a) He fought back fiercely

• b) He surrendered immediately

• c) He ran away quickly

• d) He begged for mercy
  
  

4. What did the merchant realize after escaping the robber?

• a) Life is unfair

• b) God's ways are mysterious

• c) He should have been more careful

• d) Luck favors the brave
  
  

5. What is the lesson of the story?

• a) Good deeds are always rewarded

• b) Crime never pays

• c) Trust your instincts

• d) Sometimes, things happen for a reason

1. Answer: b) Gold coins 2. Answer: b) The gunpowder got wet 3. Answer: c) He ran away quickly 4. Answer: b) God's ways are mysterious 5. Answer: d) Sometimes, things happen for a reason.