The Little Firefly listening Exercise
Listen to 'The Little Firefly Who Was Afraid of the Dark' and answer comprehension questions about bravery, friendship, and overcoming fear.
Exercise Guide
How to complete:
Listen carefully to the story and answer all 15 comprehension questions below. Follow these steps:
- Play the audio from the provided YouTube link and listen to the story from beginning to end.
- Use the timestamps in each question to focus on specific parts of the story.
- Select the correct answer from the options based on what you hear.
- Replay sections if needed to confirm your understanding.
Success tips:
- Listen for feelings and changes in the main character’s emotions.
- Identify problem and solution moments — they show the key lessons of the story.
- Pay attention to how tone and sound effects highlight important events.
- After answering, reflect on what the story teaches about courage and kindness.
Knowledge:
This story teaches about facing fears through courage and friendship. The questions explore how Flicker learns that being brave doesn't mean never being afraid — it means acting despite fear. Listeners will practice understanding:
- Cause and effect (why characters act a certain way).
- Emotional reasoning (how feelings influence choices).
- The moral message: fear can shrink when shared with others.
- Use of past tense verbs in storytelling (e.g., “was,” “found,” “helped,” “learned”).
Complete the Exercise
Listening Exercise 1
The Little Firefly Who Was Afraid of the Dark
A heartwarming story about a small firefly named Flicker who overcomes his fear of the dark with courage and friendship.
What was Flicker's secret fear?
Listen at the start when Flicker is introduced.
Listen at 0:08
What caused Flicker to become afraid of the dark?
Listen for the memory of the hollow tree.
Listen at 0:35
What was the Glow Patrol’s job?
Listen to the part describing their work.
Listen at 0:16
How did Flicker avoid joining Glow Patrol practice?
Focus on how he made excuses.
Listen at 0:45
Who knew about Flicker’s secret fear?
Listen for the kind friend who understood him.
Listen at 1:30
Why did Flicker go out into the dark again?
Notice what made him forget his fear.
Listen at 2:10
Where did Flicker find Blaze?
Listen to how he discovered her.
Listen at 3:30
What sound frightened Flicker near the jar?
Focus on the repeating scary sound.
Listen at 4:00
What was the 'light eater' really?
Listen for when Flicker meets the truth.
Listen at 6:20
What did Madame Hoot do to help?
Listen to how she freed Blaze.
Listen at 6:50
What compliment did Madame Hoot give Flicker?
Notice her kind words after he helped Blaze.
Listen at 7:30
How did Flicker feel after facing his fear?
Focus on his emotional change.
Listen at 7:50
What did Flicker do at the end of the story?
Listen to the closing scene.
Listen at 8:20
What lesson does Flicker learn?
Think about what the story teaches.
Listen at 8:50
What does Flicker say at the end about light and dark?
Listen to the final sentence.
Listen at 9:05
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