Learn English Through Stories Level 0 ✨| English Story - Journey to Cairo

Summary

Musa, a poor man from a small village near the Nile, dreams of a better life in Cairo. With the help of his friend Abdullah, he sets off to sell 200 eggs in Cairo to start his journey to wealth. On the boat, Musa shares his grand business plans with fellow travelers, imagining a future filled with riches. However, his overconfidence and carelessness lead to disaster when he accidentally kicks the basket of eggs into the river, leaving him with nothing but his dreams.

Takeaways

• 😀 Musa is dissatisfied with his life of poverty in a small village by the River Nile in Egypt.
• 😀 He dreams of a better life in Cairo, imagining a big house, wealth, and luxury.
• 😀 When there's no work, Musa spends time watching the Nile, contemplating a way out of his situation.
• 😀 Musa decides to leave for Cairo and pursue his dreams of wealth, despite being unsure of his plan.
• 😀 Musa meets his friend Abdullah, who offers help and a business idea to start his journey to success.
• 😀 Abdullah helps Musa buy 200 eggs from Hafsa, the local egg supplier, to sell in Cairo’s market.
• 😀 Abdullah explains the buy-and-sell method to Musa, encouraging him to invest in more items and eventually become rich.
• 😀 Musa boards a boat to Cairo, hopeful about his future and the new opportunities ahead.
• 😀 On the boat, Musa encounters Khaled, the baker’s son, who is also going to Cairo to sell cakes.
• 😀 Musa shares his dream with fellow travelers, describing how he will buy materials in Cairo to sell to the women back in his village, and eventually buy livestock to make more money.
• 😀 In a moment of excitement, Musa accidentally kicks the basket of eggs into the Nile, losing all of his investment and leaving him with nothing but his dreams.

Q & A

What is Musa's primary motivation for leaving his village?

Musa's primary motivation is his desire to escape poverty and build a better life. He dreams of wealth, a big house, beautiful clothes, and plenty of food.

Why does Musa decide to leave for Cairo?

Musa decides to leave for Cairo because he feels frustrated by the lack of work in his village and believes that going to Cairo will allow him to become rich.

What role does Abdullah play in Musa's journey?

Abdullah helps Musa by giving him the initial investment—200 eggs—to sell in Cairo. He also offers guidance on how to start a business by buying and selling goods for profit.

Why does Musa buy eggs from Hafsa?

Musa buys eggs from Hafsa because her eggs are considered the best in the village, which he believes will fetch good money in the Cairo market.

What is Musa's plan after selling the eggs in Cairo?

Musa plans to use the money from selling the eggs to buy beautiful material in Cairo, which he will bring back to the village to sell to the women there, making more money.

How does Musa’s conversation with the other passengers on the boat reflect his character?

Musa's conversation reveals that he is overly confident and eager to talk about his grand dreams of wealth. He quickly escalates from selling eggs to buying animals like lambs and a water buffalo, showing his naivety and unrealistic expectations.

What does Musa envision happening after he sells the water buffalo?

Musa envisions that after selling the water buffalo, he will become rich and hire a servant to work for him, bossing him around and kicking him if he's slow.

What happens when Musa gets too excited and kicks the basket of eggs?

Musa's excitement leads to him accidentally kicking the basket of eggs into the Nile, losing all 200 eggs and effectively destroying his chances of making a profit.

What does the loss of the eggs symbolize in the story?

The loss of the eggs symbolizes how Musa’s impulsiveness and lack of a practical plan cause his dreams to unravel. It highlights the consequences of overconfidence and poor decision-making.

How does the story demonstrate the dangers of unrealistic ambition?

The story shows that unrealistic ambition can lead to failure if not grounded in practical planning and thoughtful action. Musa’s grand plans are based on dreams rather than careful steps, and his carelessness results in the loss of his initial investment.