Class 8 English Notes PTB (Unit-2) A Great Virtue
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Urdu Translation of the Lesson #2 “A Great Virtue”
ایک عظیم نیکی
ایک دفعہ کا ذکر ہے کہ ایک بوڑھا آدمی جنگل میں رہتا تھا۔ وہ ایک چھوٹی سی جھونپڑی میں اکیلا رہتا تھا۔ وہ دبلا پتلا اور پھٹے پرانے کپڑوں میں تھا، مگر بہت مہربان اور شریف النفس تھا۔ اسے ہمیشہ دوسروں کی مدد کرنا پسند تھا۔
ایک رات جنگل میں ایک خوفناک طوفان آیا، جس کے ساتھ ہی شدید بارش شروع ہو گئی۔ بوڑھا آدمی اپنے کام میں مصروف تھا جب اس نے دروازے پر دستک سنی۔
اس نے دروازہ کھولا تو اس کے سامنے ایک شریف آدمی کھڑا تھا جو اس سے مخاطب ہوا، “جناب، میں ایک شکاری ہوں۔ میں شکار کے لیے جنگل میں آیا تھا، لیکن اس طوفان اور شدید بارش کی وجہ سے شکار ممکن نہیں ہے۔ میں واپس بھی نہیں جا سکتا۔ میں پناہ کی تلاش میں ہوں۔ اگر آپ مجھے یہاں رات گزارنے دیں تو میں آپ کا شکر گزار ہوں گا۔”
بوڑھے نیک آدمی نے بغیر کسی ہچکچاہٹ کے اسے اندر آنے کو کہا۔ اس نے اسے خشک ہونے کے لیے ایک تولیہ دیا۔ پھر اس نے اسے ایک کپ گرم دودھ پینے کو دیا۔
شکاری نے چاروں طرف دیکھا۔ یہ ایک چھوٹی سی جھونپڑی تھی جس میں ایک چھوٹا سا بستر تھا۔ صرف ایک آدمی اس پر سو سکتا تھا۔
“جناب، یہ ایک بہت چھوٹی جھونپڑی ہے اور اس میں دو آدمیوں کے لیے بمشکل جگہ ہے۔ ہم دونوں یہاں رات کیسے گزاریں گے؟” شکاری نے کہا۔
بوڑھے نیک آدمی نے کہا، “صحیح بات ہے، یہ جھونپڑی چھوٹی ہے، واقعی بہت چھوٹی، لیکن اگر انسان کی مرضی ہو تو انتظام کیا جا سکتا ہے۔”
شکاری اس جواب سے مطمئن ہو گیا۔ اس نے دودھ پینا شروع کر دیا۔ دروازے پر ایک اور دستک ہوئی۔ اس بار یہ اور بھی زور سے تھی۔ بوڑھے آدمی نے دروازہ کھولا۔ اب ایک کسان پناہ مانگ رہا تھا۔
“جناب، میں ایک کسان ہوں، لیکن اس طوفانی بارش میں میں کچھ بھی نہیں کر سکتا۔ میں گھر بھی نہیں جا سکتا۔ کیا آپ براہ کرم مجھے رات کے لیے پناہ دے سکتے ہیں؟”
بوڑھے آدمی نے کسان کو اندر آنے دیا۔ اس نے اسے ایک گلاس دودھ پیش کیا۔
اب اس چھوٹی سی جھونپڑی میں دو کے بجائے تین آدمی تھے۔ کسان حیران ہوا۔ اس نے کہا، “جناب، یہ ایک چھوٹی سی جھونپڑی ہے۔ آپ کے پاس پہلے سے ہی ایک مہمان ہے۔ ہم تین آدمی اس چھوٹی سی جھونپڑی میں رات کیسے گزاریں گے؟”
بوڑھے آدمی نے کسان کو بتایا کہ اگر وہ سو نہیں سکتے، تو کم از کم وہ ساری رات بیٹھ سکتے ہیں۔
باہر کا موسم اور بھی سخت ہو گیا تھا۔ کسی نے بہت زور سے دروازے پر دوبارہ دستک دی۔ بوڑھا نیک آدمی دروازہ کھولنے کے لیے بڑھا۔ تاہم، کسان نے اس سے کہا کہ وہ ایسا نہ کرے۔ “اس جھونپڑی میں ہم تینوں کے لیے بمشکل جگہ ہے۔ ہم اور لوگوں کو کیسے جگہ دے سکتے ہیں؟”
بوڑھا آدمی بہت مہربان اور سخی تھا۔ وہ لوگوں کو مشکل میں نہیں دیکھ سکتا تھا۔ وہ ہمیشہ جو کچھ اس کے پاس ہوتا تھا، دوسروں کے ساتھ بانٹنے کے لیے تیار رہتا تھا۔ اس نے کسان سے کہا، “موسم باہر خراب تھا۔ تمہیں پناہ چاہیے تھی۔ تم نے میرے دروازے پر دستک دی اور میں نے اسے تمہارے لیے کھولا۔ ذرا تصور کرو کیا ہوتا اگر میں نے تمہیں اندر نہ آنے دیا ہوتا”۔
دروازے پر دستک جاری رہی۔
بوڑھے آدمی نے کسان کی بات سنے بغیر دروازہ کھولنے کے لیے دوڑ لگا دی۔ اس بار ایک ماں اپنے دو چھوٹے بچوں کے ساتھ کھڑی تھی، جو سردی سے کانپ رہے تھے۔ بوڑھے آدمی نے انہیں فوراً اندر آنے کو کہا اور کسان سے کہا، “اب دیکھو، اس سرد، طوفانی رات میں ان چھوٹے بچوں کا کیا حال ہوتا!”
کسان نے شرمندگی محسوس کی اور بوڑھے آدمی سے معذرت کی۔ “مجھے بہت افسوس ہے، جناب۔ میں خود غرض تھا۔ براہ کرم مجھے معاف کر دیں۔ میں دوبارہ ایسی بات کبھی نہیں کہوں گا۔”
پورا مجمع اس طوفانی رات کو اس چھوٹی سی جھونپڑی میں کھڑا رہا۔ انہوں نے مختلف چیزوں کے بارے میں باتیں کیں اور بوڑھے آدمی کی میزبانی کی تعریف کی۔ بوڑھے آدمی نے ایک عظیم خوبی کی مثال قائم کی جس پر عمل کیا جائے۔
Exercise
Read the following dialogue.
Majid: Assalamu Alaikum!
Naveed: Wa Alaikum Asalaam!
Majid: Naveed, may I have a pen from you?
Naveed: Where is yours?
Majid: I forgot to bring it with me.
Naveed: Don’t worry I have an extra pen. I’ll give it to you.
Majid: Thank you for sharing your pen.
Naveed: My pleasure!
Activity: Think of an unpleasant situation. Role-play it in groups and keep the following points in mind:
- What did you do in it?
- How did you come out of it?
Solution
Situation: Ali lost his wallet in the market
Characters:
- Ali (Person who lost the wallet)
- Sara (Friend)
- Shopkeeper
Role-Playing an Unpleasant Situation
Ali: Oh no, I can’t find my wallet!
Sara: Really? Are you sure? When did you last see it?
Ali: I had it when we left the last shop. I think I lost it somewhere in the market.
Sara: Don’t worry. Let’s go back and check where we went. Where did we go after the last shop?
Ali: We went to the fruit stall, then to the clothes shop. Let’s check there first.
(They walk back to the fruit stall)
Ali: Excuse me, did you find a wallet here?
Shopkeeper: No, I haven’t seen a wallet. Sorry.
Sara: Let’s try the clothes shop next.
(They head to the clothes shop)
Ali: Excuse me, I think I lost my wallet here. Did anyone find it?
Shopkeeper: Yes, I found a wallet on the floor. I kept it safe. Here it is.
Ali: Oh, thank you so much! You are very kind and honest.
Shopkeeper: No problem. I’m glad you got it back.
Sara: That’s a relief, Ali. I’m happy you got your wallet back.
Ali: Me too. Thank you for helping me, Sara.
Sara: Of course, Ali. I’m glad it all worked out.
Exercise
A: Reading for Understanding
- Write the contextual meanings of the words highlighted in the text.
- Compare the contextual meanings of the words with the given dictionary meanings.
- Use the highlighted words of the text in sentences of your own.
Task 1. Write the contextual meanings of the words highlighted in the text.
Answer
Here are the contextual meanings of the words along with contextual clues or examples from the text of the story “A Great Virtue”.
Terrible
- Contextual Meaning: Very bad or severe
- Contextual Clue/Example: “One night, there came a terrible storm in the forest…” – The use of “terrible” here describes the storm as being very severe that worried everyone.
Followed
- Contextual Meaning: Along with
- Contextual Clue/Example: “A terrible storm in the forest, followed by heavy rain.” – Here, the word “followed” indicates that the heavy rain came along with the storm.
Hesitation
- Contextual Meaning: Pause and think about any possible danger
- Contextual Clue/Example: “The pious old man without any hesitation asked him to step in.” – Here, the word “hesitation” means that the old man did not pause or delay in his decision to help the hunter.
Step in
- Contextual Meaning: Enter into the hut
- Contextual Clue/Example: “The pious old man without any hesitation asked him to step in.” – The word “step in” here means to enter the hut.
Shelter
- Contextual Meaning: A place giving temporary protection from the storm and the heavy rain
- Contextual Clue/Example: “I am looking for shelter. I shall be grateful if you could let me spend the night here.” – “Shelter” here means that the hunter is seeking a place to stay protected from the storm and the heavy rain.
Harsher
- Contextual Meaning: More stormy and dangerous
- Contextual Clue/Example: “The weather outside was became even harsher.” – Here it means that the weather outside the hut became more story and dangerous.
Accommodate
- Contextual Meaning: Make room for or adapt to
- Contextual Clue/Example: “How could we accommodate any more people?” – It means that the farmer is concerned about making room for more people in the small hut.
Generous
- Contextual Meaning: Willing to give more than is usual or expected
- Contextual Clue/Example: “The old man was very kind and generous.” – It means that the old man is willing to share his space and resources, even in his small hut.
Shivering
- Contextual Meaning: Shaking slightly due to cold or fear
- Contextual Clue/Example: “This time there was a mother with her two small children, shivering with cold.” – Here it means that the children were shaking due to the cold weather outside.
Guilty
- Contextual Meaning: Feeling shameful for showing selfish behaviour
- Contextual Clue/Example: “The farmer felt guilty and apologised to the old man.” – “Guilty” here means that the farmer felt shameful for his earlier selfish behavior.
Apologised
- Contextual Meaning: Expressed regret for being selfish and sought forgiveness
- Contextual Clue/Example: “The farmer felt guilty and apologised to the old man.” – This word here means that the farmer expressed regret for his selfishness by saying sorry to the old man.
Task 2. Compare the contextual meanings of the words with the given dictionary meanings.
Answer
| Word | Contextual Meaning | Dictionary Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Terrible | Very bad or severe | Causing great fear or horror |
| Followed | Along with | To come or go after |
| Hesitation | Pause and think about any possible danger | Delay due to uncertainty |
| Step in | Enter into the hut | Enter or become involved |
| Shelter | Protection from the storm and rain | Place giving protection |
| Harsher | More stormy and dangerous | More severe or cruel |
| Accommodate | Make room for or adopt to | To provide space or lodging |
| Generous | Willing to give more than is usual or expected | Showing a readiness to give more |
| Shivering | Shaking due to cold | Shaking due to cold or fear |
| Guilty | Feeling shameful for showing selfish behaviour | Culpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing |
| Apologised | Expressed regret for being selfish and sought forgiveness | To express regret for a wrongdoing |
Task 3. Use the highlighted words of the text in sentences of your own.
Answer
- Terrible: A terrible flood hit Sawat Valley last year a caused a huge financial loss.
- Followed: The earthquake in Quetta was followed by several aftershocks that shook the city.
- Hesitation: Without any hesitation, Ali jumped into the river to save the drowning child.
- Step in: When it started raining heavily, Ahmed asked the people outside to step in and stay dry.
- Shelter: During the thunderstorm, the Khan family found shelter in a nearby Mosque.
- Harsher: The summer heat in Lahore became even harsher this year, making it difficult for people to go outside.
- Accommodate: We managed to accommodate all the guests in our small house for Surayya’s wedding.
- Generous: Fatima is our generous neighbor who always shares food with the poor families in the area.
- Shivering: The children were shivering in the cold winter morning without warm clothes.
- Guilty: Hamza felt guilty for not helping his friend during the difficult time.
- Apologised: Ayesha apologised to her teacher for not completing the homework on time.
B: Comprehension Questions
1. Who knocked first at the door in the stormy night?
Answer: The hunter knocked first at the door of the small hut.
2. How many people were in the hut during that stormy night?
Answer: In total, there were six people in the hut during that stormy night: the old man, the hunter, the farmer, the mother, and her two children.
3. Why did the old man not refuse to give shelter to anyone?
Answer: The old man did not refuse to give shelter to anyone because he was very kind and generous. Therefore, he could not let people suffer in the storm outside his hut.
4. Why did the people have to stand the whole night in the hut?
Answer: As the hut was too small to accommodate all of people lying down, so they had to stand the whole night inside it.
5. What do you learn from this story? Elaborate.
Answer: The story teaches us the virtue of kindness, selflessness, and generosity. For example, we witnessed that the old man helped everyone in the time of need despite his own limited resources.
It shows that true kindness does not depend on wealth or comfort. But rather, it depends solely on our willingness to help others, to share and care for those who need this.
C: Choose the Correct Option.
Task. Choose the correct option.
i. The old man gave the hunter a cup of:
- (a) tea
- (b) milk
- (c) coffee
- (d) juice
ii. How many people could sleep in the hut?
- (a) one
- (b) two
- (c) three
- (d) four
iii. Who was the second person to knock at the door?
- (a) the farmer
- (b) the hunter
- (c) the boy
- (d) the woman
iv. Who asked the old man not to open the door?
- (a) the hunter
- (b) the farmer
- (c) the woman
- (d) no one
D: Skimming and Scanning
Task: Skim and scan the story ‘A Great Virtue’ and write a character sketch of the old man. Focus on the points given in the mind map.
Old Man
- personality traits
- physical appearance
- accomplishment
Character Sketch of the Old Man
The old man in the story “A Great Virtue” is a very kind and noble person. He always helps others without thinking twice. He is very generous and shares what little he has with those who need it. His compassion is clear when he insists on helping others, even when it is hard for him. He is patient and understanding, calmly addressing his guests’ worries about the lack of space.
Physically, the old man is thin and lean, which shows that he might not have much food or resources. He wears ragged clothes, which suggests that he is poor and lives a simple life. Despite his modest appearance, he provides comfort and assistance to those in need. His humble clothes contrast with his noble actions, showing that true kindness does not depend on having a lot of money.
The old man’s greatest achievement is showing great virtue through his actions. Even though his hut is small, he welcomes a hunter, a farmer, and a mother with two children to stay during a stormy night. This shows that true greatness lies in acts of kindness and generosity. The old man’s behavior leaves a deep impression on his guests, especially on the farmer. It teaches a valuable lesson of being selfless, affectionate, and a true server of the humanity. Top of Form
E: Elements of a Story
Task. Identify the elements of the story in “A Great Virtue” and fill in the mind map below.
- Theme:
- Climax:
- Resolution:
- Event 1:
- Event 2:
- Event 3:
- Setting:
- Main Character(s):
Elements of the Story in “A Great Virtue”
| Element | Identification in the Story |
|---|---|
| Theme | The importance of generosity and kindness |
| Climax | When the old man decides to open the door for the mother and her children despite the cramped space |
| Resolution | The people spend the night standing and chatting, praising the old man’s virtue |
| Event 1 | The hunter asks for shelter |
| Event 2 | The farmer seeks refuge |
| Event 3 | The mother with her two children knocks on the door |
| Setting | A small hut in a forest during a stormy night |
| Main Characters | The old man, the hunter, the farmer, the mother, and her children |
Exercise
A. Thesaurus
Synonyms
Task: Look up for synonyms of the words in a thesaurus.
Answer
| Words | Ssynonyms |
|---|---|
| Inferior | Substandard, Secondary |
| Respect | Admiration, Esteem |
| Famine | Starvation, Drought |
| Profession | Occupation, Vocation |
| Progress | Advancement, Development |
| Bumper | Abundant, Plentiful |
| Appreciated | Valued, Esteemed |
| Perspired | Sweated, Exuded |
Antonyms
Task: Look up for antonyms of the words in a thesaurus.
Answer
| Words | Antonyms |
|---|---|
| Terrible | Wonderful, Excellent |
| Hesitation | Confidence, Certainty |
| Harsh | Gentle, Mild |
| Generous | Stingy, Miserly |
| Cold | Hot, Warm |
| Pious | Irreverent, Sinful |
| Night | Day, Dawn |
| Step in | Step out, Exit |
Task: Extract ten words from the story ‘A Great Virtue’ and write their synonyms and antonyms.
Answer
| Words | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Old | Elderly, Aged | Young, New |
| Kind | Compassionate, Benevolent | Cruel, Unkind |
| Noble | Honorable, Virtuous | Ignoble, Dishonorable |
| Terrible | Horrible, Dreadful | Wonderful, Excellent |
| Shelter | Refuge, Haven | Exposure, Homelessness |
| Grateful | Thankful, Appreciative | Ungrateful, Thankless |
| Storm | Tempest, Gale | Calm, Peace |
| Apologize | Regret, Confess | Blame, Accuse |
| Weather | Climate, Atmosphere | Indoors, Shelter |
| Chat | Talk, Converse | Silence, Quiet |
B. Silent Letters
Task: Read aloud the words and underline the silent letters in each word.
Answer
| Words | Silent Letter(s) | Words | Silent Letter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| know | k | comb | b |
| knot | k | wrong | w |
| campaign | g | knife | k |
| write | w | assign | g |
| wrath | w | reign | g |
| wrist | w | lamb | b |
C: Diphthongs and Triphthongs
Diphthongs
Task: Identify the diphthongs in the following words and write down two more words having the same diphthongs.
Answer
| Words | Diphthong | More Words |
|---|---|---|
| train | /ei/ | main, pain |
| eye | /ai/ | sky, fly |
| boy | /oi/ | toy, joy |
| oval | /ou/ | local, vocal |
| owl | /aʊ/ | howl, fowl |
| chair | /eə/ | fair, pair |
| ear | /ɪə/ | near, tear |
| mural | /ʊə/ | cure, pure |
Task: Pick out as many words containing diphthongs as you can from the unit.
Answer
Answer: Here I would like to mention some words from the story “A Great Virtue” that contain diphthongs.
- terrible
- night
- pious
- outside
- shivering
- cold
- praise
Triphthongs
Task: Fill in the table below.
Answer
| Words | Triphthongs | Words | Triphthongs |
|---|---|---|---|
| flower | /aʊər/ | player | /eɪər/ |
| hour | /aʊər/ | fire | /aɪər/ |
| tyre | /aɪər/ | lawyer | /ɔɪər/ |
| quiet | /aɪət/ | tower | /aʊər/ |
Task: Read the poem and encircle the words having triphthongs.
In the hour, I was taking a shower,
The gardener mowed the grass,
I heard the higher pitched sounds,
From my neighbours’ house,
Thought there was a fire,
Rushed out to call 115,
But told by my mother in a slower voice,
That the neighbour has a power out in house.
Answer
The following words in this poem have triphthongs.
| Words | Triphthongs |
|---|---|
| hour | /aʊər/ |
| shower | /aʊər/ |
| higher | /aɪər/ |
| fire | /aɪər/ |
| slower | /oʊər/ |
| power | /aʊər/ |
D: Singular and Plural Nouns
Task: Write the plural nouns for the following singular nouns.
Answer
| Singular | Plural | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| bench | benches | candy | candies |
| dish | dishes | family | families |
| bus | buses | berry | berries |
| box | boxes | city | cities |
| quiz | quizzes | daisy | daisies |
Task: Highlight five nouns having singular forms from the text “A Great Virtue” and write their plural forms.
Answer
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| Man | Men |
| Hut | Huts |
| Storm | Storms |
| Farmer | Farmers |
| Child | Children |
E: Countable and Uncountable Nouns
Task: Tell whether the underlined noun is countable or uncountable.
Answer
| Sentence | Countable/Uncountable |
|---|---|
| 1. Would you like some milk with cereal? | Uncountable |
| 2. You need eggs for this recipe. | Countable |
| 3. Fahad asked for more time to finish his research report. | Uncountable |
| 4. We should work for our country as a nation. | Countable |
| 5. Moeen should listen to his teacher. | Countable |
| 6. The teacher wants his students to put more effort into their assignments. | Countable |
| 7. Any task is achievable, with enough determination. | Countable |
| 8. These books will help you in your essay. | Countable |
F: Punctuation
Task: Read the given paragraph and punctuate it.
the real telephone works very much like this tin can-and-string phone but of course it does a lot better the tin can-and-string phone sends sounds as vibrations while the real telephone sends sounds as electrical signals these signals can travel long distances with the help of wires these distances are much larger than those which the vibrations of the can-and-string telephone can cover when you speak you make sound waves and these sound waves go into the transmitter of your telephone these sound waves change into electrical signals which go to the other receiver and are there changed again into sound that’s how we can talk to each other on the telephone
Answer
Here is the punctuated paragraph.
The real telephone works very much like this tin can-and-string phone, but of course, it does a lot better. The tin can-and-string phone sends sounds as vibrations while the real telephone sends sounds as electrical signals. These signals can travel long distances with the help of wires. These distances are much larger than those which the vibrations of the can-and-string telephone can cover. When you speak, you make sound waves, and these sound waves go into the transmitter of your telephone. These sound waves change into electrical signals which go to the other receiver and are there changed again into sound. That’s how we can talk to each other on the telephone.
Quotation Marks
Task: Highlight the sentences in the text “A Great Virtue” given in the quotation marks.
Answer
Below here are the sentences from the story “A Great Virtue” given in the quotation marks.
- “Sir, I am a hunter. I came to the forest to hunt, but due to this storm and the heavy rain it is not possible for me to hunt. I cannot go back either. I am looking for shelter. I shall be grateful if you could let me spend the night here.”
- “Sir, this is a very small hut and there is hardly room for two. How are we going to spend the night here, the two of us?”
- “True, this hut is small, very small indeed, but if one has the will one can manage.”
- “Sir, I am a farmer, but in this heavy rain there isn’t a thing that I can do. I can’t even go home. Could you please give me shelter for the night?”
- “Sir this is a small hut. You already have a guest. How are we going to spend the night in this small hut?”
- “The weather was bad outside. You wanted shelter. You knocked at my door and I opened it for you. Just imagine what might have happened if I had not allowed you in.”
- “Now see what would have happened to the little children in the cold, stormy night!”
- “I am very sorry, Sir. I was selfish. Please forgive me. I’ll never say such things again.”
Task: Write five sentences using quotation marks.
Answer
- My teacher said, “You must complete your homework on time.”
- “Can we go to the park today?” asked the child.
- She whispered, “I have a secret to tell you.”
- The coach shouted, “Run faster!”
- He replied, “I don’t know the answer to that question.”
Exercise
A: Good Deeds
Task: Write a few good deeds which you can practice in your daily life.
Good deeds means our good actions. We can do a plenty of good deeds in our daily life. Some of them are mentioned here:
- Help someone to cross the road.
- Donate clothes to the needy.
- Volunteer at a local food bank, or in any social work.
- Assist an elderly neighbor with their groceries.
- Pick up litter in the local park.
- Offer our seat to someone in need on public transport.
- We can tutor a friend who is struggling with their studies.
- Smile and greet people to brighten their day.
- Open door for someone.
- Guide someone towards the right path if they don’t know which way to go to lead their destination.
B. Story Writing
Task: Prepare your own vocabulary bank with the words you have learned in the story “A Great Virtue”.
Vocabulary Bank from the Story “A Great Virtue”
The following is my vocabulary bank from the story “A Great Virtue” with the meanings of words.
- Virtue – Good quality or behavior.
- Pious – Very religious.
- Noble – Having good qualities and high moral principles.
- Shelter – A place to stay safe from bad weather or danger.
- Storm – Very bad weather with strong winds and rain.
- Generous – Willing to give more than what is needed.
- Apologize – Say sorry for something wrong you have done.
- Farmer – A person who works on a farm.
- Hunter – A person who hunts animals.
- Cold – Low temperature; not warm.
- Milk – A white drink from cows, used for food and drinks.
- Small hut – A tiny, simple house.
- Kindness – Being friendly, generous, and considerate.
- Lean – Thin, not fat.
- Rags – Old, torn clothes.
- Terrible – Very bad or serious.
- Hesitation – Pausing before doing or saying something.
- Harsh – Rough or unpleasant.
- Trouble – Problems or difficulties.
Task: Write a story with the moral ‘Do good, have good’ using the vocabulary bank. The following mind map will help you to develop the story.
Answer
Story: The Kind Heart of Amina
Mind Map
Character(s):
- Amina, a kind-hearted woman
- Mr. Ali, an old farmer
- Bilal, a young boy
- A stray cat
Setting:
- A small village in Pakistan
- Amina’s modest home
Problem:
- A fierce storm hits the village, causing distress.
Solution:
- Amina provides shelter and care to those in need.
Theme:
- Acts of kindness bring good fortune.
STORY
In a small village in Pakistan, there lived a kind-hearted woman named Amina. She was always ready to help others and believed in the saying, “Do good, have good.” Amina lived in a modest home, but her heart was large and generous.
One evening, a fierce storm hit the village. The wind howled, and heavy rain poured down, making it difficult for anyone to stay outside. Amina was inside her home when she heard a knock at the door. She opened it to find Mr. Ali, an old farmer, soaked and shivering.
“Amina, can you please give me shelter for the night? The storm is too strong, and I cannot reach my home,” Mr. Ali pleaded.
Without hesitation, Amina welcomed him in. “Of course, Mr. Ali. Come in and dry yourself,” she said, handing him a towel and a warm cup of milk.
Just as they settled down, there was another knock at the door. This time, it was Bilal, a young boy who had lost his way in the storm. “Amina, I am scared and cold. Can I stay here until the storm passes?” he asked, his voice trembling.
“Come in, Bilal. You are safe here,” Amina said with a warm smile. She gave him a blanket and some milk to drink.
As they were getting comfortable, they heard a faint meowing outside. Amina opened the door to find a stray cat, drenched and cold. She gently picked up the cat and brought it inside. “You poor thing, let’s get you warm,” she said, making a small bed for the cat near the fireplace.
Mr. Ali and Bilal watched in admiration as Amina cared for everyone. “Amina, you are so generous. Thank you for helping us,” Mr. Ali said.
Amina smiled and replied, “We should always help others in need. You never know when you might need help yourself.”
The storm continued through the night, but inside Amina’s home, there was warmth and comfort. They shared stories and laughter, forgetting about the raging storm outside. By morning, the storm had passed, and the sun shone brightly.
Mr. Ali and Bilal thanked Amina for her kindness. “You have a noble heart, Amina. Your kindness will surely come back to you,” Bilal said.
As they left, Amina felt a deep sense of satisfaction. She had done a good deed, and she knew that goodness would come back to her in some form.
And so, in the small village, Amina’s actions became an example of great virtue. Her kindness and generosity not only helped those in need but also brought her peace and happiness.
Moral: Do good, have good.
Conclusion
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