One sunny morning, when Zebra (斑马) visited the river for a cool drink, he heard a tiny voice. "Help me,Zebra!"
Zebra looked around and found Wasp (黄蜂)1in a spider web in a thornbush (荆棘丛). Carefully,Zebra reached into it, but the thorns2him. "Ouch!" Zebra stepped back and was leaving.
"Please help me," said Wasp. "One day I will3your help."
Zebra laughed. "I'm fast and strong. Besides, I have a big family. Why would I need help from a4wasp?"
"Please try one more time," Wasp said. Zebra knocked at the web. 5, this time it was enough to free Wasp. "Try to stay out of trouble," Zebra said. "I might not be nearby the next time a spider gets6." Then he left.
All day, Zebra stayed with his family until he noticed his favourite fruit—some berries! The hungry Zebra ran to7the berries.
Wasp was resting in the bushes when she saw Zebra. She also found Lion biding quietly ahead. If Zebra got too close to Lion…
Thinking quickly, Wasp flew down and gave Lion a sudden sting. The8lion cried. "Roooooaaar!" Zebra heard the loud cry. In a second, he turned around and ran back 9.
A moment later, Wasp flew around Zebra's head. "Try to stay out of trouble, Wasp said with a10. " I might not be nearby the next time a lion gets hungry."