F. A.     . PART-I
ENGLISH NOTES
by:                 NOSHAHI ACADEMY
                        of Computer Sciences
                          FAISAL COLONY
                                PATTOKI
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                                 Stories
                        1. Union is Strength:Once there was an old man. He had three sons. They were not good.
They always fought and quarrelled among themselves. The old man was
worried about them. He told them to live in peace, but they did not listen to
him. One day, the old man fell seriously ill. The doctors declared his case
hopeless. He sent for his sons. He asked them to break a bundle of sticks. They
tried turn by turn, but failed to do so. Now the old man asked them to untie the
bundle. He gave one stick to the youngest one and asked him to break it. He
easily broke it. Now he gave one stick to the middle one. He also broke it. In
the end, the eldest one tried and he broke the stick as well. The old man struck
the iron when it was hot. He said that no one could harm them if they were
united. And any one could harm them if they were divided like sticks.
Moral: United you stand, divided you fall/ Unity is strength.
2. Greed is a curse/ It is useless to cry over spilt milk/ Haste Makes Waste/ Hurry Makes Bad Curry:
Once there was a miser. He had a strange hen. It laid an egg of solid
gold every day. The miser sold it in the market. By and by, he became very
rich. He was very impatient. He wanted to become the richest man there. He
made a plan to get all the eggs at one time. He caught the hen and killed it. He
opened its belly to find the eggs. But, to his surprise, he found no eggs at all.
Now he repented but nothing could be done now. Nether could he get back his
hen nor could he get any gold eggs again.
Moral: Hurry makes worry/ Haste makes waste .
3. God helps those who help themselves/ Necessity is the mother of
invention/ Where there is a will, there is a way/ No pains, no gains:
Once there was a crow. It was very thirsty. I t flew here and there to find
water but all in vain. At last it caught sight of a pitcher in a garden. It flew
down to it. It tried to drink water, but the water was very low. It did not lose
heart. It hit upon a plan. It flew to a nearby hill and came back with a little
pebble in its beak. It put it in the pitcher. He flew back and brought another. In
this way, it put many pebbles into the pitcher. By and by, the water rose up. It
drank it and flew away.
Moral: Where there is a will, there is a way. Necessity is the mother of
invention. No pains, no gains.
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4. Kindness never goes Un-rewarded/ Do good and have good:
Once there was a lion. It was winter and the lion was basking the sun.
Soon it was fast asleep. By chance, a rat came there. It climbed up the lions
body and started moving about. The lion was disturbed. It got up and caught
the rat. It was about to kill it. The rat requested it to forgive it. It promised the
lion to help it if time came. The lion laughed at this and forgave it . One day, the
lion was caught in a net. The hunter would take it and sell it for a lot of money.
Luckily for the lion, the rat came there. It cut the cords of the net with its sharp
teeth. The lion was now free.
Moral: Kindness is its own reward/ Do good and have good/ A good
deed requires a good return.
5. All that glitters is not gold/ Pride Hath a Fall/ Appearances are
often deceptive:
Once there was a stag. It was very foolish and proud. It was proud of its
beautiful horns. One day, it was drinking water at a stream. It saw its reflection
in the clear water of the stream. It saw its beautiful horns. It praised them. It
also saw its thin legs. It hated them. It thought that they were ugly. It was
drinking water when it heard some hounds. Soon they were in sight. It ran to
save its life. It ran as fast as it could. Its thin legs took it far away. But,
unluckily, its horns of which it was very proud were caught in a bush. It tried
hard to get them free, but in vain. The hounds came up and tore it into pieces.
Moral: Appearances are often deceptive/ Pride hath a fall.
6. Greed is a curse/ Look before you leap/ It is no use crying over
spilt milk:
Once there was a dog. It was very hungry. It went here and there in
search of food. At last, it came to a butchers shop. The butcher was looking
the other way when it picked up a piece of meat. It wanted to eat it alone. It ran
to find a safe place. It reached a bridge. It saw its reflection in the clear water.
It took it for another dog. It wanted to snatch its piece of meat. It barked and
jumped at it in the water. It lost its own piece of meat.
Moral: Greed is a curse/ Look before you leap/ It is no .............
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              7. A friend in need is a friend indeed:
Once there were two friends. They were fed up with their dull life. They
decided to go to a city, across the forest, and try their luck there. They
promised to help each other in difficulty. One day, they set out on their journey.
They were passing through the forest when they saw a bear. It was coming to
them. One of them knew how to climb up the tree. He at once climbed up and
did not care for his friend. The other friend knew that the bear does not harm
the dead. He lay down of himself and held his breath like a dead person. The
bear came near, sniffed, took him to be dead and went away. When the bear
went out of sight, the climber climbed down the tree. He asked his friend what
the bear had told him in his ear. The friend said that it had advised him not to
trust a false friend.
Moral: A friend in need is a friend indeed.
8. Tit for tat/ As you sow, so shall you reap/ It is no use crying & :
Once there was a tailor. He was very kind but naughty as well. There
passed through the bazaar an elephant to drink water at the river. The tailor
gave it a bun to eat every day. This went on for some period. Then one day, the
tailor hit upon a mischief. He pricked a needle in the trunk of the elephant
when it came to the shop. The elephant calmly went to the river, drank water
and filled its trunk with muddy water. On reaching the shop, it put its trunk into
the shop through the window. It squirted dirty water on the clothes of his
customers. All the clothes were spoiled. The tailor repented of his mistake but
nothing could be done now.
Moral: It is no use crying over spilt milk/ As you sow, ........ Tit for tat .
9. Truth is always truth/ Truth pays in the long run:
Once a young boy named Abdul Qadir Jeelani was travelling in the
company of merchants. He wanted to seek knowledge. On the way, a band of
robbers fell upon the caravan. They searched the travellers and looted them.
One of the robber searched the pockets of the boy and found nothing. He asked
the boy what he had. The boy said that he had forty gold coins. The robber
searched him again. He was surprised to find nothing. He took the boy to his
chief. The chief put him the same question. The boy gave the same reply. The
boy took out forty gold coins and put them before the chief. The chief was
moved to see his truth. He asked the boy what made him speak the truth. The
boy said that his mother had advised him always to speak the truth. The chief
felt ashamed that he disobeyed God. He gave up looting the people.
Moral: Truth is always truth./ Truth pays in the long run .
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           10. We cannot please every body:
Once there was a poor farmer. He had a little son who always went with
him where-ever he went. He had a donkey for transportation of different things.
One day the farmer had nothing to feed his family. He thought of selling his
donkey. He decided to take it to the market and sell it there. When he started,
his son was also ready to go with him. On the way to market, they had to face a
difficult situation. The little son was riding while the father was walking along.
The people said how disobedient the son was. The old man was walking while
his son was riding the donkey. The son felt ashamed to hear this. He requested
his father to ride the donkey. The father did so. Now the people said how cruel
the father was. His little son was walking while he was riding the donkey. The
father felt ashamed. He asked his son to come and ride the donkey. Now the
people said how cruel they were to ride a weak donkey. The both got down the
donkey and started walking along. The people laughed and said how foolish
they were to walk when they had a ride.
Moral: We cannot please every body .
          11. You cannot cheat for ever:
Once there was a farmer. He had a donkey. He loaded it with salt and
took it to the market every day. There was a stream on the way. One day, the
donkey slipped in the stream, by chance. When it got up after some time, it felt
light. Now it made it its routine to do so daily. It slipped in the stream and got
up after a lot of time. The farmer saw through his trick. He hit upon a plan. He
loaded the donkey with cotton. When they came near the stream, the donkey
slipped. It laid in the stream for much time. The farmer struck it with a stick to
make it get out. It tried to get up but could not. It felt the load too heavy to
carry. The farmer beat it hard to make it move. Now the donkey knew that it
could not cheat the farmer for ever.
Moral: We cannot cheat for ever .
                  12. Honesty it the best policy/strategy:
Once there was a wood-cutter. He was very poor. He went to jungle
every day, cut wood and sold it in the market. One day, he was cutting wood
near the bank of a river. By chance, his axe slipped and fell into the river. He
did not know how to swim. He could not buy a new one. He started crying. An
angel came there. He asked him the reason of his weeping. The wood-cutter
told him about his axe. The angel dived into the water and brought out an axe
of gold. The wood-cutter said that it was not his. The angel dived again. Now
he brought out an axe of silver. The wood-cutter said the same thing. The angel
dived for the third time. Now he brought out an axe of iron. The wood-cutter
cried, It is mine! It is mine. The angel was pleased at his honesty. He gave
him the three axes as a reward.
Moral: Honesty is the best policy/ strategy.
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                           Letters n applications
1. To father explaining why you failed in the last test/ examination
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Father,
Your letter came to hand yesterday. You have asked me why I failed in
the last test/ examination.
Well, it is for two reasons. First, our lecturer in English and Economics
were transferred six months before the examination. Lecturers in their place
never came to join. Thus we all suffered. Second, I fell ill a few days before the
examination. I thought it would get down within a few days. But, it prolonged
and lasted for two weeks. The doctor advised complete rest but I had to appear
in the examination. I could not revise my lessons properly. In the meantime, the
papers started. Then the result was to be clear. I failed in two subjects.
Now when the examination is over, I have made up the deficiency. I
hope to get good marks this time. I only need your blessings. Please convey my
regards to mom and all at home.
Yours affectionately,
_________________
2. To younger brother advising him about the choice of profession
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Ali,
Your letter came to ha nd yesterday. You have asked me about the choice
of profession.
Well, there are many professions and some reasonable ones. Amongst
them, teaching is the one that fits you. I think, you can serve the nation through
this profession best. No doubt, there are other professions to serve the nation.
But, I think a teacher can serve the best. Now the question why teaching after
all.
First, teaching is the noblest profession. A good teacher is a good
preacher too. He can teach good things. He can revolutionize the society. This
is what the prophets have been doing. Second, teaching is the most respectable
profession. The teacher gets the most respect from so many people. Engineers,
doctors, officers; all respect the teacher. It is because he raises them to their
present status. Third, teaching is lucrative profession. It can add to your income
to a great extent. You can get part time job in some academy and get
reasonable wages.
In the light of the above, you can understand why I suggest this career
for you.
Yours affectionately,
_________________
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3. To father requesting him to  increase your monthly allowance
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Father,
Your letter came to hand yesterday. You have asked me about my
monthly expenses.
Well, I have to pay the fees, mess charges and I have to buy books and
note-books. Sometimes I have to buy clothes as well. As you know, prices of
all the things are rising to the sky. I have to face much difficulty. You know,
the monthly allowance you send me has been the same. Prices are not the same.
Obviously, I need more to run the things well. I hope you to increase my
monthly allowance to a reasonable level.
Kindly say my slam to mother and all at home.
Yours affectionately,
_________________
4. To uncle thanking him for the birthday present/ gift
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Uncle,
Thank you for the present you have sent to me on my birthday. You
have sent me a very beautiful watch. I wonder how you came to know that I
needed it badly.
It will help me maintain my studies in view of the time. I have made a
time table. Ill read and write according to this time table. I have pasted this
time table on my cup-board in my reading room. It will ever remind me of your
love. Thank you again.
Kindly say my slam to auntie and all at home.
Y_o_u_r_s_ a_f_f_ec_t_io_n_a_t_e_ly_,_
5. To friend congratulating him on his success
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Farhan,
Your letter came to hand yesterday. You have told me about your result.
You have passed with flying colours. It is blessing of God that you have got
such a success. Thanks to good teaching you got from your teachers and of
course your hard work, now you can join the career you have been dreaming
of. Again, I hope you will go on working hard. You know it is not the end; it is
just the start. I wish you a bright and brilliant future for you. Your success
demands a treat, doesnt it? Ill get it when we meet. So be mentally prepared.
Kindly say my slam to all at home.
_Y_o_u_rs__s_in_c_e_r_e_ly_,____
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6. To friend condoling the death of his mother
In fact, your mother was a nice lady. She was kind and affectionate. She treated
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Friend,
I have just heard a very sad news about your mothers un -timely death.
She was quite hale and hearty last week when I came to see you. What
happened after all?
I know this is a great loss to you. But, you know it is the will of God.
Every one is to die; sooner or later.We should submit before the will of God.
me like her own son. Though she is no more in the world, yet her sweet
memories are with us. These memories will be a source of inspiration for you
and for me also.
Now we should pray for her. May her soul rest in peace! I will be with
you in a day or two. Regards to all.
Yours sincerely,
_________________
7. To father about mothers illness Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Father,
Your letter came to hand yesterday. You have asked me about mothers
health.
Well, she is a little better now. In fact, she caught malaria. I sent for the
doctor who examined her. He gave her proper treatment. Now, thank God! She
is recovering very fast. The treatment is going on. I hope she will fully recover
in a day or two. The doctor has prescribed some medicines. I go to the medical
store and bring her medicines. She takes them regularly. You need not worry
any more.
Kindly say my salam all at home.
Yours affectionately,
_________________
8. To the chairman/ mayor/ nazim about un-hygienic conditions
The chairman/ nazim/ mayor,
City A.B.C.
Dear Sir,
We, the inhabitants of this area have for a long time been complaining against
bad sanitary conditions in our area. Dirty water keeps standing for many days.
It has become a perfect breeding place for mosquitoes and flies. There is no
proper cleaning of drains and streets. Standing water gives off stinking smell
which can make any man ill. Sweepers do not do their duty properly. Our area
cholera. Life has become a hell for us. Your kind attention can make it worth -
living.
It is requested that proper steps may please be taken to improve the
situation.We will be very thankful to you.
Yours faithfully,
_________________
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9. To the principal for the change of subject
The principal,
Government Degree College,
City ABC.
Sir,
Most respectfully, I beg leave to say that I took up science subjects on
the advice of my uncle. He said that this is an age of science. He advised me to
take up science subjects. But now I feel that I am misfit in this field. It is very
difficult for me to understand the lessons taught in English. Though I did my
matriculation with science subjects, yet I have never been good at science
subjects.
It is requested that I may very kindly be allowed to change my subjects.
I shall be very thankful to you.
Yours obediently,
_________________
10.To the principal for the grant of character certificate
The principal,
Government Degree College,
City ABC.
Sir,
Most respectfully I beg leave to say that I have been a student at your
college. I appeared in the intermediate examination last year. I got good marks
and was placed in the first division. Moreover, I have been a member of college
eleven. I played in the district tournaments. I was also vice president of college
union. Now I need my character as well as provisional certificate. It is
requested that my character and provisional certificate may please be issued
under the rules. I shall be very thankful to you.
Yours obediently,
_________________
11. To the principal for the remission of fine
I assure you sir that it was not negligence on my part. Medical certificate is
attached along-with this application.
It is requested that my fine may please be remitted. I shall be very
thankful to you.
Yours obediently,
_________________
The Principal,
Government Degree College,
City ABC.
Sir,
Most respectfully, I beg leave to say that I have been ill for the last few days. I
have no one to convey my application to college. I have been under treatment of Dr.
Ali. He advised me complete bed rest. That is why I could not come to college. Now, I
have been fined fifty rupees for being absent.
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12.To the principal for 15-day/ 30-day leave
The principal,
Government Degree College,
City ABC.
Sir,
Most respectfully, I beg leave to say that I have an urgent piece of work
at home. I have to be at home for a few days. In fact, we are shifting to our new
house. Again, we are setting up a new business in the city. It is because of such
things that I cannot attend to my classes for a few days.
It is requested that I may please be granted 15 day/30 day leave. I shall
be very thankful to you.
Yours obediently,
_________________
13.To brother giving him piece  of advice/ importance of games
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
You should take part in one game
Dear Farooq,
I have not heard from you for the last few weeks. Your friends meet me
very often. They don't have a good report about you. You mix with bad boys.
You have started smoking. You don't take part in any game. Sometimes, you
study so hard that you become a book-worm. All these things are very bad.
How is it? I cannot just imagine why it is so.
Brother! You know we are a religious family.We are to be model for
others. You know smoking is injurious to health. Again you know that games
are necessary for health and health is wealth.
or the other.Work hard with a balance. I hope you understand what I say. So
mend your ways and write to me about a good change.
Convey my regards to all at home.
Yours affectionately,
_________________
14.To father telling him about your hostel life
Examination Hall,
City ABC,
May 12, 2009
Dear Father,
Your letter came to hand yesterday. You have asked me abou t my hostel
life. Well, in the beginning I found it hard and boring. But with the passage of
time, things started becoming interesting. Every thing looked strange. But now
every thing is changing into familiar and acceptable.
In the beginning, I thought the discipline very stiff and stern. But by and
by I got accustomed to it. Now I think that discipline is a necessary part of life.
We have to get up and go to bed according to a time table. Then we have time
fixed for meals. Meals served here are nice ones, though not so tasty as we
have at home. Then there is Dars-e-Quran every afternoon. At night we have a
short walk. Then we study and go to bed. I would say hostel life is fantastic.
With regards to all at home, I would like to end.
_Y_o_u_r s_ _a_ff_e_c_ti_o_n_a_t e_l_y_,
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QUESTIONS ANSWERS For Part-I From Book-One
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               1. Button, Button
Q. 1: Why did Norma consider the tone and attitude of Mr. Steward offensive?
Ans: She was busy and she did not want to attend to any other thing. That is
why she considered his tone and attitude offensive.
Q. 2: Why did Arthur dis-agree with his wife?
Ans: He disagreed with his wife because he thought killing someone without
his guilt would be amoral.
Q. 3: Why did Norma persuade her husband to agree with her?
Ans: She wanted to get fifty thousand dollars at every cost.
Q. 4: What is the significance of Arthur’s insurance policy?
Ans: His policy would be doubled in case of any mishap or accident.
Q. 5: What arguments did Norma forward to convince her husband?
Ans: She tried to convince by saying that she did not think of herself but
themselves. She wanted to improve their standard of life by getting that amount
Q. 6: Did Norma remain normal on hearing the news of her husband’s accident?
Ans: No. She did not remain normal for sometime. She did not seem to breathe.
         2.  CLEARING IN THE SKY
Q. 7: Why did the old man not follow the advice of the doctors?
Ans: The doctors advised him to sit still and not to do any hard work. But the
old man wanted to work hard.
Q. 8: What had the doctors told the old man?
Ans: They had told him to sit still and enjoy the few days he had left.
Q. 9: Where did the old man take his son?
Ans: He took him to the top of the mountain where he had grown a few
vegetables.
Q. 10: What were the names of vegetable which the old man grew on the
highest peak of the mountain?
Ans: He grew potatoes, tomatoes and yams.
Q. 11: Why did the old man grow his secret garden?
Ans: He grew these vegetables with a view that anything grown in a new land
had a better flavour and taste. He wanted to taste these vegetables grown here.
Q. 12: Why did the boy cry at the age of six?
Ans: He cried at the loss of his wooden plough which his father had made for
him. He loved it very much.
Q. 13: Why did the old man take the steep path?
Ans: He wanted to know that he was recovering all the time. He made a steep
path, then the steeper and finally the steepest one.

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         QUESTIONS ANSWERS For Part-I From Book-One
       4. Dark They Were and Golden Eyed
Q. 14: Why did Harry want to go back to Earth?
Ans: He wanted to go back to Earth because conditions at Mars were not
favourable. He feared that they would totally change.
Q. 15: What was the climate they faced at Mars?
Ans: The climate was intense. There was fog at night but the summer burnt
everything dry.
Q. 16: What was the condition of the Bittering family on hearing the news of
war on Earth?
Ans: They were frightened on hearing this. Harry’ wife embraced him. Their
daughter started crying.
Q. 17: What did they want to grow?
Ans: They wanted to grow crops, vegetables and fruit.
Q. 18: How much dangerous can a Martian virus be?
Ans: It could burn their intellect and dissolve their identity.
Q. 19: What was the condition of their house?
Ans: It did not look like man’s house. The board had shrunk and went out of
shape.               4. Thank You Ma’m
Q. 20: What was the time when the boy tried to snatch the purse of the lady?
Ans: It was eleven at night and there was dark in the street.
Q. 21: What did happen to the boy when he snatched the purse?
Ans: The purse was heavy. When he tried to snatch it, he lost his balance and
fell down on the pavement.
Q. 22: What was the conduct of the people to see this incident?
Ans: Some of them stopped, turned and look and moved away. Some of them
kept watching.
Q. 23: How did the boy look physically?
Ans: He was a thin and slim boy of fourteen, wearing blue jeans.
Q. 24: What was the condition of the boy when the woman gave him a few
jerks?
Ans: He was frightened and his teeth were chattering.
Q. 25: Why did the woman want to wash the face of the boy?
Ans: She wanted him to look presentable.
Q. 26: Why did the boy not run while the woman was preparing meal?
Ans: He did not run because he did not want to be mistrusted now.
Q. 27: What was the nature of woman’s work?
Ans: She worked in hotel beauty shop that kept open till late at night.
Q. 27: What lesson did the lady give to the boy?
Ans: She said that the shoes got by unfair means would burn his feet.
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                 5. The Piece of String
Q. 28: Why did Manana accuse Hubert of picking up the lost pocket book?
Ans: He saw him pick up something. He supposed that it was the pocket book.
Q. 29: What did the people think of Hubert when they heard the return of the
pocket book?
Ans: They suspected that he might have thrown it there.
Q. 30: Why did George give his employer the pocket book?
Ans: He was illiterate. That is why he gave it to his employer so that he may
return the pocket book to the concerned person.
Q. 31: What did make Hubert shameful?
Ans: The people thought that he was a liar. This thing made him shameful.
Q. 32: Why did Hubert keep claiming his innocence?
Ans: He kept claiming his innocence because he did nothing wrong.
Q. 33: How was Hubert’s innocence proved?
Ans: Hubert could not prove his innocence but a great flood proved it.
                                 6.  THE REWARD
Q. 34: What was the subject discussed at the Club?
Ans: Some said chance was needed for success; others said that determination
was needed.
Q. 35: How did Gorgios persuade his people to make his country strong?
Ans: He told the people that determination was necessary to achieve the goal.
He wanted to be a court acrobat. He stuck to his desire and attained it.
Q. 36: Did Gorgios use any short cut to achieve his ambition?
Ans: No. He did not use any short cut. Rather he stuck to his ambition and
worked hard to reach it.
Q. 37: How long did it take Gorgios to achieve his aim?
Ans: It took him sixty years to reach his aim.
Q. 38: What was the condition of the parents on the arrival of the doctor?
Ans: They were confused and worried about their daughter.
Q. 39: What was the behaviour of the child to the doctor?
Ans: The child did not show any feelings. She simply gazed at the doctor.
Q. 40: Did the girl change her expression when the doctor asked her if her
throat hurt her?
Ans: No, she did not show any change.
Q. 41: Why did the doctor call her by her first name?
Ans: The doctor wanted to show affection to the child.
Q. 42: What was the condition of the girl’s tonsils?
Ans: Both her tonsils were covered with membrane. She had diphtheria.
7. The Use of Force
       QUESTIONS ANSWERS For Part-I From Book-One
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               8. The Gulistan of Sadi
Q. 43: Who was Noshirvan and what was he famous for?
Ans: He was the king of Persia. He was known for his justice.
Q. 44: What was being cooked for him and what was not available?
Ans: A deer was being cooked for him and the salt was not available.
Q. 45: What advice did Noshirvan give to his people?
Ans: He advised the people to pay even for a small quantity of salt.
Q. 46: What remedy was suggested by the physicians for the diseease of the
king?
Ans: They suggested to the king to use the bile of a person endued with certain
qualities.
Q. 47: Why did the boy look to the sky and smile?
Ans: He looked to the sky to pray to God. He smiled at the cruel attitude of his
parents.
Q. 48: What should be the role of a Qazi?
Ans: The Qazi should render justice without any pressure or favour.
Q. 49: Why did the king weep?
Ans: He wept when he heard the boy’s view point.
Q. 50: How did the king recover?
Ans: He avoided the slaughter of the boy and he recovered for his kindness.
                                 9. THE FOOLISH QUACK
Q. 51: What is a clump of trees?
Ans: A group of trees grown close to one another is called a clump of trees.
Q. 52: What was stuck in the throat of the camel?
Ans: A melon was stuck in its throat.
Q. 53: What did the quack pretend to cure?
Ans: He pretended to cure goitre.
Q. 54: What did the quack do to the old woman?
Ans: He tied a blanket round her neck and struck the neck with a mallet.
Q. 55: What was the result of this cure?
Ans: The old woman could not bear the blow and instantly died.
Q. 56: What punishment was inflicted on the quack?
Ans: The people forced him to dig the grave of the old woman. They also beat
him.
Q. 57: Why did the quack go to the camel men?
Ans: He went to them to tell them that they had not told him the right treatment
of goitre. He was told that they treated the camel thus because the camel was a
big animal.
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         10. A Mild Attack of Locusts
Q. 58: What are locusts?
Ans: Locusts are winged insect that fly in swarms and destroy crops and plants.
Q. 59: Why did the farmers throw wet leaves on fire?
Ans: They threw wet leaves on  fire to make it acrid and black.
Q. 60: What was the desire of every farmer?
Ans: Every farmer desired to save his crop.
Q. 61: What was the condition of trees?
Ans: Trees were clotted with locusts.
Q. 62: Are the hoppers different from the locusts?
Ans: No. They are the young locusts.
Q. 63: Did Margaret lose heart at the loss of crops?
Ans: No, she did not.
                        11. I HAVE A DREAM
Q. 64: What was the cause of Negroes’ discontentment?
Ans: The Negroes were hated and disliked by white men for their black colour.
Q. 65:What are the qualities of the veterans of creative suffering ?
Ans: The Veteran were brave people. They face all tests and trials with patience
and courage.
Q. 66: What is the dream of Martin Luther King Jr.?
Ans: King dreams that hatred among different nations of the world on the basis
of colour and creed will disappear one day.
Q. 67: What should be the faith of Negroes?
Ans: Their faith should be that unearned suffering is redemptive.
Q. 68:What was the necessity of pleading the case of Negroes freedom ?
Ans: Negroes were leading a slavish life. They were being ignored and treated
badly. Therefore it was necessary to plead the case of Negroes freedom.
Q. 69: What should be the criterion of judgement for a person?
Ans: A person should not be judged by the colour of his skin but the content of
his character.
Q. 70: Do the Negroes enjoy liberty in all the part of their country?
Ans: No, they do not enjoy liberty in all the parts of the country.
Q. 71: From which part of the country the Negroes gathered there?
Ans: They gathered there from all parts of country including Mississippi,
Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana and the Northern Cities.          11. The Gift of the Magi
Q. 72: How much did she save for Christmas?
Ans: She saved one dollar and eighty seven cents.
Q. 73: Why did she feel pride in the beauty of her hair?
Ans: In fact, she had the most beautiful hair. Her hair was matchless.
Q. 74: Why did she sell her hair?
Ans: She sold her hair to buy Christmas gift for Jim.
Q. 75: Why did Jim sell his gold watch?
Ans: He sold his gold watch to buy combs for Della.
Q. 76: Why did they want to present the gifts?
Ans: They wanted to present these gift as it was Christmas.
Q. 77: Why did she feel sad on losing her hair?
Ans: She felt sad to think that Jim may not like her with short hair.
Q. 78: Why did not Jim welcome her when he stepped in?
Ans: He was startled to see her without her long beautiful hair for which he had
bought costly combs.
Q. 79: What did he bring out from his coat?
Ans: He brought out combs from his coat. He wanted to present them to Della.
Q. 80: How beautiful was the gold watch chain?
Ans: It was also one of its kind. It was matchless.
Q. 81: What was the wisdom in selling the most valuable things?
Ans: The feelings they had for each other were unique. They tried their best to
buy the other a unique thing.
                                   PLAYS (15 Marks)
                         1. HEAT LIGHTNING 
Q. 1: Why could the girl not recognize the killer?
Ans: She could not describe him because she was afraid and had not seen him
clearly.
Q. 2: What were the circumstances which forced her to leave the car?
Ans: Her car ran out of gas. That forced her to leave the car.
Q. 3: Why did she ask the first man to help her?
Ans: She feared that the killer would come and kill her.
Q. 4: What was the condition of the weather?
Ans: It was stormy. There was lightning as well.
Q. 5: Did the girl become suspicious of the first man?
Ans: No, she was not doubtful about the first man till the end.
Q. 6: Why did the girl consider the first man her helper?
Ans: The first man showed sympathy for the girl. Thus she thought so.
Q. 7: How did she finally come to know of the fact??
Ans: She saw her flashlight in the hands of the first man. Thus she knew him.
                   2: VISIT TO A SMALL PLANET
Q. 1: How does Kreton prove his extra ordinary powers?
Ans: He forms an invisible wall around his ship. He reads human minds. He
says that nobody can touch him.
Q. 2: What is the purpose of Kreton’s visit?
Ans: He comes to earth as a visitor. He loves human beings. He wants to rule
the world.
Q. 3: How much more advanced is the civilization of Kreton?
Ans: The civilization of Kreton’s planet is very advanced. They can read human
brain. They have conquered death.
Q. 4: How much damaging can violence be?
Ans: Violence destroys peace. It causes enmity. It makes man savage.
Q. 5: Can the people of the earth compete with Kreton’s people?
Ans: No, they can’t do so. It is because they are very much advanced.
Q. 6: How much impressive were the morals of Kreton?
Ans: He is a harmless man. He has control over his emotions. He is wise,
loving and tolerant.
Q. 7: What is the role of General Powers?
Ans: He is set as contrast to Kreton. Unlike Kreton, he is narrow minded.
Q. 8: What is the theme of the study of Kreton?
Ans: He studies humans. He loves them. He visits earth as a tourist.
Q. 9: What is meant by small planet in this play?
Ans: Small planet refers to our Earth.           
                      3: THE OYSTER AND THE PEARL
Q. 1: Who buys the oyster? How much does he pay for it?
Ans: The writer buys it. He buys it for three hundred dollars.
Q. 2: What does he do with the oyster?
Ans: He looks at it, turning it in his fingers. Then he puts it in his pocket.
Q. 3: Where does this play take place?
Ans: This play takes place in Harry’s shop in O. K. By the Sea, in California.
Q. 4: How much does Harry charge for a hair cut?
Ans: He charges one dollar, but here the people are poor. He charges half or sometimes a quarter.
Q. 5: Why is Harry sitting in barber’s chair?
Ans: He is having a hair cut by Clay.
Q. 6: What is Harry’s philosophy?
Ans: His philosophy is “The take-it easy way”.
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                           3: POETRY (15 Marks)
                                  1. The Rain
Q. 1: Who has written the poem “ The Rain”?
Ans:W. H. Davies has written this poem.
Q. 2: What does the poet hear?
Ans: He hears the rain falling on leaves. The leaves seem to be drinking water.
Q. 3: What is meant by rich leaves?
Ans: It means the thick leaves growing at the top of the trees.
Q. 4: What is meant by poor leaves?
Ans: The leaves growing under the top leaves are less in number. They are also
thin. They are the poor leaves.
Q. 5: How does rain fall on lower leaves?
Ans: Rain drops fall on rich leaves. They pass these drops onto the lower leaves
Q. 6: How does the scenery look after rain?
Ans: Tree-leaves are washed. They present a beautiful sight. Things look fresh. Every one feels happy.
Q. 7: What is the main idea/ theme of the poem?
Ans: The rain falls on top leaves. They are rich leaves. They pass this rain water
to the lower leaves. These are poor leaves. Every thing looks fresh and clean after rain. Every one feels happy.
                            2. NIGHT MAIL
Q. 1: What does the mail train bring?
Ans: It brings letters, cheques and parcels.
Q. 2: For whom does mail train bring mail?
Ans: It brings mail for every one.
Q. 3: Where does the train pass?
Ans: It passes through plains, by fields and moorland.
Q. 4: What is meant by bent grasses?
Ans: It means meadows and pastures.
Q. 5: What is meant by blank-faced coaches?
Ans: It means empty coaches or empty seats.
Q. 6: What is the reaction of the sheep dog at the arrival of the train?
Ans: It is not disturbed. It goes on sleeping on its paws.
Q. 7: What is the theme or central idea/ main idea of the poem?
Ans: The mail train brings letters, parcels and cheques. It passes by fields and
farms. It climbs high mountains. At the same time, it does not disturb the sheep
dog or the people around.
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               3. The Loveliest of Trees
Q. 1: What is hanging from the branches/ boughs of cherry?
Ans: White flowers are hanging from its branches.
Q. 2: What is expected age of the poet?
Ans: He hopes to enjoy seventy years of age. This is the expected age.
Q. 3: Why does the poet believe that he will live seventy years?
Ans: The poet believes in Christianity. In Christianity, the average age of man is
seventy years.
Q. 4: What is the present age of the poet?
Ans: He is now twenty.
Q. 5: How many more years does the poet expect to live?
Ans: He expects to live for fifty more years.
Q. 6: Why does the poet decide to go to the jungle?
Ans: He wants to enjoy the beauty of the jungle. He would see natural beauty.
Q. 7: The cherry is covered with snow, what does it mean?
Ans: Cherry flowers are white like snow. That is why the poet calls them so.
                 4. O' WHERE ARE YOU GOING
Q. 1: Whom does the reader represent?
Ans: The reader represent the coward who always fear taking new steps.
Q. 2: Whom does the rider represent?
Ans: He represents brave men who are ever ready to take daring steps.
Q. 3: When does the valley become fatal?
Ans: It becomes fatal when the furnaces burn.
Q. 4: What is meant by the phrase “When the furnaces burn”?
Ans: It does not mean actual furnace. It means the blazing sun and increasing
temperature of the earth.
Q. 5: What does the reader tell about the gap?
Ans: He says it is wide and very dangerous.
Q. 6: Who are two persons personified in the poem?
Ans: The first one is the reader and the second one is the rider.
Q. 7: What is the central idea of the poem?
Ans: It is a poem of courage. The coward person tries to frighten the riders. But
the rider is a brave man. He rejects the threats/ dangers on the way. He is resolved to go on with his journey.
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                       5. Street of Fruit Sellers 
Q. 1: Which fruit have been described in this poem?
Ans: Melon, guava and mandarin are mentioned in this poem.
Q. 2: Which shape are the fruit piled in this street?
Ans: They are piled in a pyramid shape.
Q. 3: How do the fruit look like?
Ans: They look like cannon-balls.
Q. 4: Who come there to buy fruit?
Ans: Black children come there to buy fruit.
Q. 5: What are the black children carrying?
Ans: They are carrying coins.
Q. 6: The children forget the dark street, what does it mean?
Ans: It means that they forget the troubles of the world.
Q. 7: What is the theme of the poem?
Ans: The world is full of troubles. But the children are innocent. They are unaware
 of hardships of the world. They run and play about merrily.                               6. SindhiWoman
Q. 1: How is the Sindhi woman walking through the bazaar?
Ans: She is walking gracefully. She is walking vividly like her head cloth.
Q. 2: What is the Sindhi woman carrying on her head?
Ans: She is carrying a stone jar on her head.
Q. 3: What is the most appealing quality of the Sindhi woman?
Ans: The most appealing quality of the Sindhi woman is her graceful walk.
Q. 4: What does the poet reflect about Sindhi?
Ans: He thinks that those who do their duty do succeed in life.
Q. 5: What is the theme of this poem?
Ans: It shows that work is worship. Those who work do succeed in life. They
do their duty and lead life manfully. The poem shows dignity of man.
                                      8. OZYMANDIAS
Q. 1: Where was lying the visage of the statue?
Ans: It was lying half-sunk in the sand near the statue.
Q. 2: What was written on the pedestal of the statue?
Ans: It was written, “My name is Ozymandias, king of kings. Look my works,
ye mighty and despair”.
Q. 3: “Nothing beside remains” what does this mean?
Ans: It means that every thing of the statue is broken. Every thing has been
wiped by the crushing pressure of time.
Q. 4: What is the theme of this poem?
Ans: The poem shows that every thing of the world is mortal. Every thing falls
a prey to wear and tear. This is what happened to Ozymandias, once a king.
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                      9. The Feed
Q. 1: What is the mother sparrow holding in her beak?
Ans: She is holding a grain of millet in her beak.
Q. 2: “They are beaks when they cry” what does it mean?
Ans: They look like merely beaks as their bodies are too tiny to show them.
Q. 3: How many young ones are there in the nest?
Ans: There are  ten young ones in the nest.
Q. 4: How many grains are available for them?
Ans: Only one grain of millet is available.
Q. 5: “One grain is to be fed to young ones” what does it show?
Ans: It shows that there is less of food and more of population in the world.
Q. 6: What message does the poet convey to us through his poem?
Ans: The message is that food resources in the world are limited whereas population is on the increase. Man should try to find resources to feed thewhole population  of the world. This is the main idea of the poem.
                         10. Leisure
Q. 1: Why has the poet given this poem the title “Leisure”?
Ans: Life is full of hurries and worries. Modern man has no spare time to enjoy life. He is leading a very busy life. The title shows importance of leisure without which life is meaningless.

N O S H A H I      A C A D E M E Y     N O T E S
                                    FOR 9TH CLASS
LESSON 1: HAZRAT ASMA
Q. 1: What happened when Abu Jehl asked Hazrat Asma (R.A.) about Hazrat Abu Bakr
(R.A.)?
Ans. Hazrat Asma (R.A.) replied, “How would I know?” This angered Abu Jehl and he
slapped her.
Q. 2: Why was Hazrat Abu Quhafaa worried?
Ans. He feared that Hazrat Abu Bakr had taken away all the wealth with him.
Q. 3: How did Hazrat Asma (R.A.) console her grandfather?
Ans. She ran to a corner, gathered some stones and covered them with a piece of cloth.
Then she asked her grandfather, a blind man at that time, to touch the wealth.
Q. 4: Who was Hazrat Abdullah ben Zubair (R.A.)?
Ans. He was the son of Hazrat Asma (R.A.)
Q. 5: Which incident in the story shows Hazrat Asma’s (R.A.) love and respect for the
Holy Prophet (S.A.W)?
Ans. Hazrat Asma (R.A.) made all the arrangements of the migration. She ventured out
alone, in the fearful dark, to bring meals to the Holy Prophet and her father.
Q. 6: Which incident in the story shows the generosity of Hazrat Asma (R.A.)?
Ans. She inherited a garden which she sold and gave away the money to the needy and
the poor.
Q. 7: What lesson do you get from the life of Hazrat Asma (R.A.)?
Ans. We learn the lesson that we should be ready to bear troubles make sacrifice for
Islam.
Q. 8: “She lived a life of hardships, but never swerved” Comment.
Ans. Hazrat Asma (R.A.) lived a hard life. She was very brave. She faced every situation
wisely and bravely. She remained firm in the face of hardships of life, from beginning to
the end.
Exercise:
Synonyms/ Words with the similar meanings
Words                       Synonyms
Perilous                     Dangerous
Venture                     Undertake
Furiously                  Angrily
Refuge                     Place of safety/ resort
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LESSON 2: THE EVER CHANGING ENVIRONMENT OF
COMPUTER
Q. 1: What led the author into designing web pages and graphics?
Ans. He was basically interested in designing web pages and graphics. This thing led him
to the same.
Q. 2: What has helped the author to gain valuable commercial experience?
Ans. Being involved in a commercial project has helped him to gain valuable experience.
Q. 3: What was the author’s inspiration for his painting?
Ans. His piece of art was inspired by his trip to Northern areas.
Q. 4: How is playing cricket a welcome break from normal study for the author?
Ans. This gives him rest after all the work of study. Thus it is a welcome break.
Q. 5: Which activity helped the author use his communication skills?
Ans. Working in a group and supervising the children in building a “balloon boat” helped
him in communication skills.
Q. 6: Why is it important to keep balance between curricular and co-curricular activities?
Ans. Excess of every thing is bad. So, it is necessary to keep a balance between curricular
and co-curricular activities.
Q. 7: How are co-curricular activities helpful in learning life skills?
Ans. They are necessary to prepare oneself for the challenges of life. Taking part in such
activities teaches us to play, enjoy and work together.
Exercise:
Words Synonyms
Initially                    At first
Recently                  Freshly
Particularly              Mainly
e-commerce            On line business
Deploy                    Install
Clients                     Customers
Comedy                  Humour
Encountered            Meet
Involved                 Affected
Inspired                  Motivated
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LESSON 3: MEDIA AND ITS IMPACT
Q. 1: What is the most important function that media performs?
Ans. It shares the news and information with the audience.
Q. 2: What are the two major means of communication?
Ans. The two major means of communication are electronic media and print media.
Q. 3: How does media provide entertainment?
Ans. We can enjoy live matches, music concerts. We can watch movies etc. on TV.
Q. 4: What happens when media is allowed to play its role unchecked?
Ans. Corruption, wrong reporting and encouragement of corrupt elements may arise.
Q. 5: Give three reasons of your favourite TV programme.
Ans. “Kamran Khan K Saath” is my favourite TV programme. I like it because;
i. It brings out corruption news being conducted by the government.
ii. It is based on true facts and figures.
iii. It keeps us in contact with the latest situations in the world.
Exercise:
Words Synonyms
Event Incident
Anxiously Uneasily
Constructive Positive
Global Worldwide
Impact Effect
Means Resources
Loudly Noisily
Audience Viewers/ spectators
Corrective Remedial
Communication Message
LESSON 4: NAUROZ
Q. 1: Which countries celebrate Nauroz and why is it celebrated?
Ans. It is celebrated in Iran, some central and south Asian countries, Western China,
Caucasus etc.
Q. 2: How do people begin this festival?
Ans. They begin the festival with a general cleansing of the house known as spring clean.
On the first day of Nauroz, the family members gather at the table with “haft sean”.
Q. 3: When do people exchange gifts?
Ans. They exchange gifts at the arrival of the spring.
Q. 4: How do festivals promote peace and harmony?
Ans. People come from far off places to celebrate festivals. Their gathering and enjoying
things together creates peace and harmony among them.
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Q. 5: How do people spend Nauroz holidays?
Ans. They pay short visits to their friends and relatives. Dressed in new clothes, the first
visit is made to the seniors of the family. On the thirteenth day, the families go out to
enjoy picnic etc.
Q. 6: Why is Nauroz called a colourful festival?
Ans. It is called so as it is celebrated at the arrival of the spring season.
Exercise:
Words Synonyms
Enthusiasm                         Zeal/ excitement
Herald                                Messenger
Harbinger                           Fore-runner
Celebration                        Festivity
Observe                             Monitor
Represent                          Stand for
Affect                                Influence
Return                                Come back
Reflection                           Likeness
Expect Hope
LESSON 5: DAFFODILS (POEM)
Summary
One day, the poet was walking about aimlessly. Suddenly, he saw many daffodils.
They were growing under trees, near a lake. They were dancing with joy. They looked
like stars in the milky-way. The poet was happy to see them.
Whenever the poet is sad and alone, this sight comes before his eyes. His heart is
filled with joy. It is a fact that solitude is a great blessing which keeps memories green.
LESSON 6: QUAID’S VISION AND PAKISTAN
Q. 1: How much confidence did Quaid-e-Azam have in his nation?
Ans. He had a great confidence in his nation.
Q. 2: What was Quaid’s concept of our nation?
Ans. He thought that we are an independent Muslim nation that could not be merged into
any other nation.
Q. 3: What was the ideology of Quaid-e-Azam based on?
Ans. The ideology of Quaid-e-Azam was based on the fundamental principle that the
Muslims are an independent nation and any attempt to get them to merge their national
and political identity will not only be resisted but it will be futile.
Q. 4: What can be the possible solution to our present problems?
Ans. We should start to think beyond personal, local, lingual, ethnic, sectarian or
provincial identities and prejudices.
Q. 5: What would Quaid feel to see the present condition of the country and the nation?
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Ans. He would have been grief-stricken to see the present condition of the country and
the nation.
Q. 6: How can we become a strong nation?
Ans. We can become a strong nation by thinking beyond our personal, local, lingual,
ethnic and provincial interests.
Q. 7: What does love of our country demand from us?
Ans. It demands from us hard-work, unity, discipline and sacrifice.
Exercise:
Words Synonyms/ Meanings
Abstract                  Imaginary
Aptitude                   Natural ability
Disintegration           Breakup
Emergence              Appearance
Enormity                 Vastness
Over-whelmed        Affected deeply
Pivot                      Central point
Pursuits                  The act of striving
Sterling                   Genuine
Ethnic                     Racial
LESSON 7: SULTAN AHMAD MOSQUE
Q. 1: Who started the construction of the Blue Mosque?
Ans. Sultan Ahmad 1 started its construction.
Q. 2: In whose reign was the construction completed?
Ans. It was completed in the reign of Mustafa 1.
Q. 3: For what purpose does a heavy iron chain hang there?
Ans. It was put there for the sultan to lower his head while entering the court so that he
might be humble before Allah Almighty, and be not proud.
Q. 4: How much time did it take to complete the mosque?
Ans. It took almost seven years.
Q. 5: Where is the Blue Mosque or Sultan Ahmad Mosque situated?
Ans. It is situated in Istanbul, Turkey.
Q. 6: Where is the royal room situated?
Ans. It is situated at the south-east corner.
Q. 7: What is a kiosk?
Ans. It means a stall or a booth.
Words Synonyms/ meanings
Reign               Rule
Purpose           Aim
Grand              Splendid
Chandelier Hanging light system
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kiosk              Booth/ stall
Situated          Located
Founder         Creator/ originator
Unfortunately Unluckily
Lower           Bend/ bow
Monuments    Memorable place
EXERCISE: D, Put “since” or “for” in the following blanks
i. I have been studying for 3 hours.
ii. I have been watching T.V. since 7 p.m.
iii. Tara has not been feeling well for 2 weeks.
iv. Tara has not been visiting us since March.
v. He has been playing football for a long time.
vi. He has been living in Bangkok since he left school.
LESSON 8: STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY
EVENING (POEM)
Summary
The world of fantasy is wonderful but we should not forget our duties at the same
time. This is what the poet has described in this poem.
It was a snowy evening .The poet was passing through woods. There was snow
every where. This scene impressed the poet so much so that he stopped to enjoy it. His
pony shook his harness bells to ask if the poet had stopped mistakenly. The poet knew the
owner of the woods. He wanted to enjoy the scene more and more, but he was mindful of
his duties. That is why he resumed his journey back.
LESSON 9: ALL IS NOT LOST
Q. 1: Why did the nurse ask Hira’s sister to come and talk to her?
Ans. She thought that the voice of the near one might activate nearly dead neurons.
Q. 2: Why did the nurse disagree with doctor’s point of view?
Ans. She thought that leaving a patient un-attended was not fair. So she disagreed.
Q. 3: Why did the nurse ask herself the question “Was it worth-while to oppose and fight
the decision of seniors and more qualified surgeon?
Ans. Some-one spoke in her, “Try once more”. This thing made her do so.
Q. 4: Describe some qualities of the personality of the nurse in the story.
Ans. The nurse had many qualities in her. She wanted to save the patient to the last. She
did not lose heart at any moment. She did her duty honestly and eagerly.
Q. 5: Why did the nurse say, “Where there is a will, there is a way”?
Ans. She said so as she had a will to save the patient, and she proved it.
Exercise:
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Words Synonyms/ Meanings
Neurology                       Study of nerves and nerve cells
Devastating                     Shocking/ upsetting
Neurons                          Nerve cells
Recruit                            Employ
Popping in                      Appearing
Crutches                        Support
Gradually                       Slowly
Miserable                       Depressed
Beside                           Near
Surprise                        Amazement
Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions
i. According to my teacher, it is a great book.
ii. He had to retire because of ill health.
iii. I am standing in front of the school building.
iv. He is coming along-with his friends.
v. I am at my home right now.
vi. He left for Sialkot from Lahore.
vii. He could not attend the seminar because of his brother’s marriage.
LESSON 10: DRUG ADDICTION
Q. 1: What are the effects of drug addiction?
Ans. It makes the addict doleful and unable for any kind of necessary activity.
Q. 2: What are the causes of drug addiction?
Ans. Environmental factors that cause drug addiction are bad peer influence and troubled
domestic background.
Q. 3: What important role do rehabilitation centers play to control drug addiction?
Ans. These centers strictly supervise the victims. Complete medical support and guidance
is provided to such victims.
Q. 4: What is the role of counseling in preventing drug addiction?
Ans. It is, of course, very useful. It warns the people of fatal effects of drugs.
Q. 5: Why do families feel reluctant to take the drug victims to drug rehabilitation
centers?
Ans. They suspect that nobody would take care of them.
Q. 6: What are the responsibilities of the families to ensure complete recovery of such
patients?
Ans. They should try to send such patients to rehabilitation centers. They should keep an
eye on the activities of such addicts. They should not hate them, but let them feel they are
not ignored.
Exercise:
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Words Synonyms/Meanings
Countless                  Innumerable
Malfunction               Break down
Peer                         Gaze, care
Outcast                    Exile
Rapid                       Fast/ quick
Rehabilitation            Therapy
Counsel                   Advice
ICU                        Intensive care unit
Acute                      Intense/ Severe
Neurological disorder Nervous disorder
LESSON 11: NOISE IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Q. 1: How do you define noise pollution?
Ans. Noise pollution is any kind of noise that disrupts the normal functioning of life.
Q. 2: How is transport a source of noise pollution?
Ans. Noise coming from different kinds of transport proves to be highly stressful for
human communities.
Q. 3: How is construction work a cause of noise pollution?
Ans. The transport and equipment used in construction causes much noise pollution.
Q. 4: How is the use of technology causing noise pollution?
Ans. Mobile phones, electricity generators, music systems and TV are because of
technology. They all create irritation and stress.
Q. 5: Why is noise hazardous for human health?
Ans. It can cause aggression, hypertension, high stress levels, hearing loss, restlessness,
depression and insomnia.
Q. 6: What kind of precautions may reduce noise coming from electronic devices?
Ans. There should be smooth traffic flow. Noise emitting vehicles should be banned.
Awareness needs to be created among the people.
Exercise:
Words Synonyms/ Meanings
Insomnia                             Sleeplessness
Aggression                         Violence
Hypertension                      High blood pressure
Restlessness                      Agitation
Equipment                         Gear, tools
Construction work            Building work
Unmonitored                     Uncontrolled
Pollution                            Contamination
Pollutants                          Pollution making things
Unnecessary Unwanted
LESSON 12: THREE DAYS TO SEE
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Q. 1: Who was Helen Keller?
Ans. She was an American woman who was left blind and deaf at the age of 19 months.
Q. 2: Describe the thought expressed by the author in the first paragraph.
Ans. She thought it would be an excellent rule to live each day as if we should die
tomorrow.
Q. 3: How would Helen Keller like to spend three days of her imaginary sight?
Ans. On the first day, she would like to see the people who have been kind to her. On the
second day, she would like to see the sun-rise. Then she would like to see the panorama
of life. She would see the past and present of the world. On the third day, she would
observe the people of world how they work and live.
Q. 4: What makes you feel that the author is sad and depressed?
Ans. She is sad and depressed about the attitude of people who don’t pay any attention to
beauty of the world. Having eyes, they don’t have.
Q. 5: How do you get an impression that she was a great admirer of Nature?
Ans. According to her essay, she would like to see the world and natural beauty. This
proves that she was a great admirer of Nature.
Q. 6: What did she want to introduce in universities and why?
Ans. If she were the president of a university, she would establish a compulsory course in
“How to Use Your Eyes”. It is because she feels that the people don’t see things properly.
Q. 7: People who are deprived of sight are not deprived of imagination. Discuss.
Ans. She had lost her eye-sight in her childhood, yet she had a strong imagination.
Q. 8: “To me the pageant of seasons is an unending drama”. Comment!
Ans. This shows that she was a great lover of Nature. Though she could not have chance
to see things with her eyes, yet she saw every thing with her inner eyes.
Exercise:
Words Synonyms/ Meanings
Bark                                Outer covering
Birch                                A tree with soft branches
Chastened                       Rebuke/ chide/ snub
Doomed                          Certain to fail or suffer
In-animate                       Not alive
Mellow                           Become tolerant in behaviour
Pageant                          Competition to judge qualities
Panorama                       View of wide area of land
Shaggy                           Having long, untidy hair
Stroke                            A mark by pen etc.
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10-MARKS
Read the following passages and answers the questions given at the end of each passage
1: One day, a wolf felt very hungry. He wandered here and there in search of
food, but could not find anything to eat. At last, he saw a flock of sheep grazing in a
pasture. He wanted to eat one, but they were guarded by a hound. The shepherd’s son
was also tending the flock vigilantly. The wolf found himself helpless. At last, he hit
upon a plan. He hid himself in the skin of a sheep and safely went into the flock. The
hound could not find out the wolf in disguise. He killed a sheep and ate it without being
caught. In this way, he ate up many sheep and their number began to fall every day. The
shepherd was greatly worried but could not find out the thief.
Questions:
i. Why did the wolf wander about?
ii. Did he find anything to eat?
iii. Why was the wolf helpless?
iv. How did he get into the flock?
v. Why was the shepherd worried?
vi. Did he find out the thief?
2: The camel is rightly called the ship of the desert. It is the best means of transport
in deserts. Camels go slowly. But they go on walking for hours on the burning sand and
in the blazing sun. Camels carry heavy loads, much heavier in weight than any other
beast of burden can. While the other animals’ feet sink into the sand, nature has made the
feet of camels such that it is not at all difficult for it to walk on the sand. The camel is
superior to all other animals because it can go without food and drink for days and weeks.
It can store food and water. Its hump is also a store of food which the camels use when
they get nothing to eat and drink for many days. In deserts, only bushes grow here and
there and the camel can live on these.
Questions:
i. Why camel is called the ship of the desert?
ii. Is it for its speed that it is called the ship of the desert?
iii. What difficulty do the other beasts of burden have to face while walking on sand?
iv. Why does a camel walk easily on the loose sand of the desert?
v. What special quality makes camel superior to other animals used for transport?
vi. How does the camel go without food and water for days and weeks?
vii. What does the camel generally live on?
3: A professional player is quite different from an amateur. His main aim is to make
money. He plays the game to earn money or win a name. On the other hand, the amateur
player has no such aim. He plays because he gets pleasure in playing. Games not only
give him recreation but also physical exercise. He enjoys good health and sound
physique. He plays the game as he should. He observes all the rules and regulations of
games. The amateur player plays honestly. He becomes a disciplined gentleman and a
respectable citizen. He accepts defeat but does not resort to cheating or other unfair
means to win. If he wins a game, he feels happy but he is not sad at losing one.
Questions:
i. What is meant by professional player?
ii. With what aim does he play games?
iii. What makes an amateur player a responsible citizen?
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iv. What qualities of true sportsmanship does a professional player lack?
v. How does an amateur player differ from a professional player?
vi. How does an amateur player take his defeat?
vii. Who plays a game for the sake of the game?
4: A tailor ran a shop in a bazaar. An elephant used to go to the river through the
bazaar. The tailor gave it a bun to eat every day. One day, the tailor pricked a needle into
the trunk of the elephant. The elephant became angry but went away. On return, he filled
his trunk with muddy water. On reaching the shop of the tailor, he put his trunk into it
and squirted the dirty water into the shop of the tailor. All the fine and new dresses of his
customers were spoiled. He was very sorry for annoying the elephant but it was no use
crying over spilt milk.
Questions:
i. Where did the elephant go every day?
ii. What did the tailor give him?
iii. What mistake did the tailor make one day?
iv. What did the elephant do after drinking water?
v. How did the elephant punish the tailor for his mistake?
vi. What is the moral of the story?
5: There lived a monkey in a forest. One day, he was going about in search of food as
he was very hungry. At last, he entered the house of a farmer. There was no body in the
house. The monkey found a hard vessel with a narrow opening. He put his hand into it. It
had grains in it. He took a handful of these and tried to pull his hand out but he could not
do so with his closed fist. After some time, the owner of the house came up. His dog was
with him. The dog fell upon the monkey and tore him into pieces. Thus the monkey met
his fate due to his greed.
Questions:
i. Where did the monkey live?
ii. Why did he enter the house of a farmer?
iii. What did he find there?
iv. What was in the vessel?
v. What did the monkey do?
vi. Why could he not pull his hand out of the vessel?
vii. How did the monkey meet his fate?
6: There was once a man whose doctor gave him a medicine which was quite black.
His servant, who was illiterate made a mistake and poured out a dose of ink in place of
medicine. He gave it to his master who drank it. After the patient had taken the dose of
ink, the servant somehow realized his mistake. He ran to his master and said, “Sir, I have
given you a dose of ink instead of medicine as both are black. What should be done
now?” The master replied, “Give me a blotting paper to swallow”.
Questions:
i. What was the colour of the medicine?
ii. What did the servant give to his master?
iii. When did the servant realize his mistake?
iv. What did the servant do?
v. What did the master say to his servant?
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7: The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by a liberal English man Mr.
A. O. Hume. He had joined the Indian Civil Service in 1849 and had retired from service
after shouldering different responsibilities. He had been watching the ugly law and order
situation in the country quite frequently. He was of the opinion that the high handed rule
of the Britishers was paving way for any un-expected outburst of violence. His plan was
to put a safety valve to minimize the mounting sentiments against the British rule. It was
meant to provide an outlet which could ventilate the revolutionary spirit. Mr. Hume put
his plan before Lord Duffrin.
Questions:
i. Who founded the Indian National Congress?
ii. Who was Mr. A. O. Hume?
iii. When was the Indian National Congress founded?
iv. Why did Hume think of founding this political organization?
v. With whom did he discuss his plan?
8: In December, 1930, Dr, Muhammad Iqbal was invited to preside over the annual
meeting of the All India Muslim League at Allahabad. In his address, he openly opposed
the idea of power-sharing together of Hindus and Muslims as one Nation. He declared
that the move to apply one constitution to both the Hindus and the Muslims would result
in a civil war. He wanted to see the Punjab, Sind, Baluchistan and the NWFP a single
state for the Muslims, so that they should live according to the teachings of Islam. We
can say that Allama Iqbal was the first thinker to give us the idea of a separate homeland
for the Muslims of India i.e. partition of the sub-continent into two sovereign states. The
Muslims soon realized the importance of the demand for two separate states. It was then
that the Pakistan Resolution was adopted in 1940.
Questions:
i. Where was the annual meeting of the All India Muslim League held in 1930?
ii. Who was invited to preside over the session?
iii. What idea did Iqbal oppose?
iv. Which provinces did he want to be included in the Muslim state?
v. On what grounds did he demand a separate state for the Muslims of India?
vi. When was the Pakistan Resolution moved?
9: One day, a girl found a coin. It rolled before her broom when she was sweeping the
yard, and fell with a little clatter against the wall. She ran and picked it up. Some one had
dropped it while crossing the yard and perhaps had not even troubled to look for it. It was
worth little. But, it seemed a whole fortune to her, who never had anything of her own
before. She rubbed it clean on the sleeves of her blue cotton jacket and put it into her
pocket.
Questions:
i. What did the girl find?
ii. When did she find it?
iii. How had the coin been dropped there?
iv. What was the worth of the coin?
v. Why was it a whole fortune to her?
vi. How did she clean it?
vii. What did she do after cleaning it?
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10: Iqbal is not only the greatest poet of our age, but also one of the greatest poets of
all times. There are not many poets who wrote as many great poems as he did. He did not
write poetry for poetry’s sake. He was in fact much more than a mere poet. He was a
learned man. He was a great scholar and philosopher. He was a political leader of great
importance. But, more than anything he was a Muslim who had a great love for God and
His Prophet (peace be upon him). He wrote poetry to express the great and ever-lasting
truths of philosophy, history and Islam. He wrote poetry to awaken the Muslims of the
whole world from the deep sleep and asked them to unite.
Questions:
i. Why is Iqbal considered to be one of the greatest poets of all times?
ii. Did he write poetry for poetry’s sake?
iii. How can you say that Iqbal was much more than a mere poet?
iv. What kind of a Muslim was Iqbal?
v. With what aim did he write poetry?
vi. What was Iqbal’s call to the Muslims of the whole world?
11: Some ants are social insects. It means that they live in societies, cooperate with
one another and do only the work assigned to them. They go out in search of food in an
orderly fashion, marching in lines and columns like soldiers. Different groups of social
ants have different jobs to do. They manage their affairs through division of labour. Some
ants guard and protect their community. They fight the other insects who attack them or
raid their colony. They are called soldier ants. Another group gathers food for the whole
community. The social ants have not learnt this division of labour. They have inherited it.
Questions:
i. What do we mean by social insects?
ii. Why are some ants called social insects?
iii. How do the ants cooperate with one another?
iv. What principle do they follow while doing their work?
v. Why the members of a certain group are called soldier ants?
vi. How have the ants learnt the principle of division of labour?
12: Early rising is a good habit as it gives a good start to our day’s work. We gain
time while the late risers are asleep. The early risers have another advantage also and that
is that they enjoy good and sound health. Those who are out of bed early, have plenty of
time to do their work carefully, steadily and completely. They do not have to put off
anything to the next day. The early riser is always happy, fresh and smart. He enjoys his
work while those who are out of bed late find their duty dull and dry and do it most unwillingly.
Early-rising is, therefore, key to success in life.
Questions:
i. What kind of habit is early rising?
ii. Why can an early riser do more work than the late riser?
iii. Why does an early riser enjoy good health?
iv. Why does a late riser find his work dull and dry?
v. What is the key to success in life?
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13: Musa was in chief command and the gates were in his charge. They had been
barred when the Christians were in view; but Musa threw them open. “Our bodies”, he
said, “will bar the gates”. The young men were kindled by such words, and when he told
them, “We have nothing to fight for but the ground on which we stand on, and without
which we are without a home or a country”. They were ready to die with him. With such
a leader, the Moorish cavaliers performed feats of bravery in the plain which divided the
camp from the city.
Questions:
i. Who was the chief commander and what was in his charge?
ii. When were the gates barred?
iii. Who threw them open?
iv. What did Musa say?
v. What effect had his words on the young men?
vi. What divided the city from the camp?
14: The Sultan sent agents to all parts of the East to buy rare manuscripts, and bring
them to Cordova. His men were constantly searching the book sellers’ shops at Cairo,
Damascus and Baghdad for rare volumes for his library. When the book was not to be
bought at any price, he would have it copied; and sometimes even hear of what was in the
author’s brain, he would send him a handsome present, and beg him to send the first copy
to Cordova. By such means, he gathered no fewer than four hundred books and this at a
time when printing was not known, and every copy had to be painfully copied, in the fine
hand of the professional copyist.
Questions:
i. Why did Sultan send his men to all parts of the East?
ii. Where and what for they searched the booksellers shops?
iii. What would he do when any book was not to be bought at any price?
iv. What would he do when the author had not yet written the book?
v. How many books had he gathered?
vi. Why was it difficult to collect so many books in those days?
15: Making pottery on potter’s wheel is called “throwing”. The thrower is a very
skillful workman. But there is another method of shaping articles out of clay,
“moulding”. A plaster mould is made and the clay is pressed into it. This is a quick and
less difficult way and must be used to make things like handles; but all the most beautiful
pottery is thrown. When a piece of pottery is taken off the wheel, it is put aside to dry,
after which a design may be painted on it with special colours that will stand great heat. It
is then ready to be fired. This is done in a large oven, or kiln. The pieces of pottery are
placed in earthenware tubs called “saggers” so that the flames cannot touch the pottery.
Questions:
i. What is throwing?
ii. What is the other method of shaping articles?
iii. What is the advantage of moulding?
iv. How does the potter make designs on the pieces of pottery?
v. How is pottery baked in fire?
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15: About sixty years ago the question of choosing a profession was not taken up
seriously. A son generally followed the trade of his father. But now-a-days, one can take
up any profession one likes. The students, who make the right choice of profession, are
always successful. For the right choice of profession there should be some definite aim.
The students, who do not have any definite aim, suffer in the end as they also have
difficulty in finding a job. In choosing a profession the teacher and the parents play a
very important part. The teacher keeps an eye on his pupils. He studies their habits. So he
can put his students on the right path of life.
Questions:
i. What were the conditions about the choice of a profession sixty years ago?
ii. Why did the people not choose the profession seriously?
iii. Can a student of the present times choose his profession freely?
iv. What is the advantage of a right choice of profession?
v. How can a student choose his profession rightly?
vi. What will be the difficulty of a student who is reading without a definite aim?
vii. How can a teacher help his pupil in making a choice of profession?
                                                                     LETTERS
1: To friend/ sister thanking him/ her for the gift/ books he/ she lent/ sent to you
Lake Road,
City ABC,
March 10, 201__
Dear Tahir/ Tahira,
I have received the books/ the gift you sent/ lent to me. I am very glad to find the
same. How kind have you been to me! I am really thankful to you. I have started making
use of the books/ gift.
Thank you again. Please convey my regards to all at home.
Yours truly,/ Yours affectionately,
___________________________
2: To brother giving a piece of advice to improve his health/ to keep a balance
Lake Road,
City ABC,
March 10, 201__
Dear Ali,
I met one of your friends last week. He told me something about your routine. He
also told me that your health is running down these days. I am really worried to learn all
this. Sometimes you study so much that you become a book-worm. Sometimes you do
not study at all. You mix with bad boys and you have started smoking. All this is very
bad. I want you to change this trend and mend your ways. To improve your health, you
should take part in one or the other game. Keep a good balance between your studies and
other activities.
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With this I end my letter. Pay my regards to all at home. Tell me soon about a good
change please.
Yours affectionately,
___________________________
3: To friend condoling the death of his mother
Lake Road,
City ABC,
March 10, 201__
Dear Aslam,
I have just heard of your mother’s death. How did it happen? She was quite
healthy last week when I visited your family.
I know it is a great loss to you. But, dear friend! Every one is to die, sooner or
later. We cannot do anything against the will of God. We can only pray for her. She was
a very kind lady. She always looked upon me as her own son.
I will be with you in a day or so.
Yours truly,
___________________________
4: To friend thanking him/ her for hospitality
Lake Road,
City ABC,
March 10, 201__
Dear Zahid/ Zahida. ,
I have reached back home safely. Throughout the journey, I have been lost in the
memories of the time I spent with you. Kind treatment of your family will be a good
memory in my heart. You and your family did every thing to make me feel at home
during my stay with you. Thank you again.
Please say my regards to your family.
Yours truly,/ sincerely,
___________________________
5: To brother/ sister/ cousin/ friend congratulating him/ her on his/ her success/ marriage
Lake Road,
City ABC,
March 10, 201__
Dear Ali,
I am glad to know of your success/ wedding/ marriage/ the marriage of your
brother/ sister. How wonderful it is! I really wished you the same. I congratulate you on
this occasion.
I pray for more happy events in your life.
Yours truly,/ Yours affectionately,
___________________________
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6: To friend asking him/ her to spend holidays with you.
Lake Road,
City ABC,
March 10, 201__
Dear Ali,
Now schools are closed for holidays. You remember the promise you made last
term. You promised to come and stay with us during the holidays. Now this letter is to
remind you.
I have a plan to spend this period worth-while. So let me know when you are
coming. Say my regards to all at home.
Yours truly,/ Yours sincerely,
___________________________
7: To friend requesting him/ her to lend you some books/ camera etc.
Lake Road,
City ABC,
March 10, 201__
Dear Ali,
I am in need of English and Math books/ camera for a few days. I shall return to
you as soon as I can. I assure you to keep and use the same carefully.
I hope you to send me soon.
Thanks in advance.
Yours truly,/ Yours sincerely,
___________________________
8: To brother about importance of science subjects
Lake Road,
City ABC,
March 10, 201__
Dear Ali,
I am glad now you are in a new class. You need to take up new subjects. It is the
age of science, you know. So, I would like you to take up science subjects. If you want to
join armed forces as officer, you need science. If you want to become a doctor, you need
you need science. If you want to be an engineer, you need science.
So, take up science subjects for your bright future. I hope you to do so.
Regards to you all.
Yours affectionately,
___________________________
9: To friend/ cousin congratulating him/ her on the birthday
Lake Road,
City ABC,
March 10, 201__
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Dear Ali/ Aliya,
This is a special day in one’s life. So, congratulations on your birthday. I wish you
many happy returns of the day. I would come, but being busy in business I can’t.
Therefore, accept my heart-felt congratulations.
Say my slam to all the family members,
Yours truly,/ Yours affectionately,
___________________________
10: To father requesting him to send you extra funds
Lake Road,
City ABC,
March 10, 201__
Dear Father,
I hope all of you are fine. I could not write to you early. In fact I was busy with
my exams. Now, as you know, prices of things are rising to the sky. It is very difficult for
me to pull on with the amount you send to me.
Please, extend my allowances to a suitable level so as to make me pull on properly.
Slam to mom and all at home.
Yours affectionately,
___________________________
11: To father about mother’s health
Lake Road,
City ABC,
March 10, 201__
Dear Father,
My cousin Aslam told me that mother has been ill. How is she now? I hope you
are taking much care of her. Is she at home or at hospital? Tell to me soon by the return
mail, please.
Regards to you all.
Yours truly,/ Yours affectionately,
___________________________
                                                                 STORIES
1: A friend in need is a friend indeed/ Do Good, Have Good/
Kindness Never Goes Un-rewarded/ Kindness is its own Reward/
Once there lived a dove in a tree. There lived a bee, too. They made friends with
each other. One day, as it happened, the bee fell into the river nearby. The dove saw that.
It put a dry leaf into the water near the bee. The bee got on it, dried its wings and flew
away. It was thankful to the dove. On another day, a hunter came there. He took aim at
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the dove. The bee saw that. It flew up-to the hunter’s hand and stung it. The gun went off,
the aim missed. The dove was thus saved.
Moral: A friend in need is a friend indeed/ Kindness Never Goes Un-rewarded/ ….
2: God Helps those, who help themselves/ Where there is a will, there is a way/
Once there was a crow. It was very thirsty. It flew here and there in search of
water. But, it did not find any water. It did not lose heart. At last, it reached a garden. It
saw a pitcher of water there. There was a little water at its bottom. Its beak could not
reach water. It hit upon a plan. It flew to a nearby heap of pebbles. It picked up a pebble
in its beak and put it into the pitcher. It put many pebbles into the pitcher one by one. By
and by, the water rose up. It drank water and flew away.
Moral: _______________________________________________
3: All That Glitters is not Gold/ Pride hath a Fall/ Appearances are always
Deceptive
Once there was a stage. It was very foolish and proud. One day, it was drinking
water at a stream. It saw its reflection in the clear water. It saw and praised its beautiful
horns. When it saw its thin legs, it was sad. It thought that they were ugly. Soon it heard
some hounds. It ran to save its life. Its thin legs took it far away. But, its beautiful horns
of which it felt proud were caught in a bush. It tried hard to get them free, but in vain.
Soon the hounds came up and tore it into pieces.
Moral: _______________________________________________
4: Greed is a curse/ Haste Makes Waste/ Hurry Makes Worry/ Bad Curry
It is Useless to Cry over Spilt Milk
Once there a miser. He had a strange hen. It laid an egg of gold every day. He
sold it in the market. Soon he was a very rich man. He wanted to become the richest man
there. He started thinking about it. One day, he hit upon a plan. He wanted to get all the
eggs at one time. He killed the hen and opened its belly to find the eggs. To his surprise,
he found no eggs at all. Now he repented of his mistake but nothing could be done now.
It was too late to mend.
Moral: _______________________________________________
5: A Big Reward
Once a hungry wolf was eating its prey. In haste, he took a big bite. A bone also
went in and got stuck in his throat. It hurt him badly. He went to a crane to help him. The
crane was afraid that the wolf would bite his head off. But the wolf assured him of his
safety and promised to give him a big reward. The crane took out the bone. The wolf felt
happy and relieved. When the crane demanded for his reward, the wolf said, “Is not it a
big reward that I have not bitten off your head.
Moral; _______________________________________________

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