Listening to the Wisdom of the Elders

 

Dear Students! 

Do you get the right emotions when you read stories? If you do, it means that you are enjoying the English language, if you don't, then there is something wrong with our teaching, or you just don't listen at all.

Read on and find out if you get the following emotions while reading the stories.

1. When the story is in the happiness mode, you should feel happy, delighted and uplifted. 

2. When the story is in the sadness mode, you should be tearful, melancholic and empathetic. 

3. When the story contains empathy you should feel compassionate empathetic and connected.  

4. When it contains anger, you should feel frustrated, outraged and indignant. 

5. When the story indicates fear,  you should feel anxious, apprehensive and nervous. 

6. When you have a sudden surprise in the story, you should feel astonished startled  and amazed. 

7. When the times of gratitude,  you should be thankful, appreciative and indebted. 

8. When the story shows contentment,  you should feel satisfied,  peaceful and fulfilled. 

9. When it's time for reflection,  you should be thoughtful, contemplative and introspective. 

10. If it is an inspirational story,  you should definitely get motivated,  feel encouraged and be inspired. So dear Readers, Read with a good feel. Knr.

 

Once upon a time in a quaint village nestled between lush green hills, there lived a young boy named Aryan. Aryan was known for his adventurous spirit and his tendency to disregard the advice of the village elders.

One sunny morning, Aryan decided to explore the mysterious forest beyond the village, despite warnings from the elders about its dangers. Ignoring their wise counsel, he ventured into the depths of the forest, eager to satisfy his curiosity.

As Aryan wandered deeper into the woods, he encountered a mischievous group of monkeys playing near a sparkling stream. Entranced by their antics, he followed them further into the forest until he realized he was lost.

Panic set in as Aryan realized he had strayed too far from home and had no idea how to find his way back. Just when he felt hopeless, he heard a gentle voice calling out to him. It was an elderly woman from the village who had been searching for him.

With her guidance, Aryan was led safely out of the forest and back to the village. Exhausted and humbled by his experience, he realized the importance of listening to the wisdom of the elders. From that day forward, he respected their advice and sought their counsel whenever he faced a dilemma.

The moral of the story is: "Listen to the wisdom of your elders, for their advice is born from experience and can guide you through life's challenges." 

Mcqs. 

1. What was Aryan known for in the village?

• a) His wisdom

• b) His adventurous spirit

• c) His kindness

• d) His athletic abilities

2. What warning did the elders give Aryan before he ventured into the forest?

• a) Beware of wild animals

• b) Stay away from the river

• c) Do not trust strangers

• d) Avoid exploring the forest alone

3. What led Aryan deeper into the forest?

• a) A treasure map

• b) A group of monkeys

• c) A mysterious sound

• d) A hidden pathway

4. Who helped Aryan find his way out of the forest?

• a) His friends

• b) The village chief

• c) An elderly woman

• d) A magical creature

5. What lesson did Aryan learn from his experience?

• a) To never trust strangers

• b) To always carry a map

• c) To listen to the wisdom of elders

• d) To avoid going into the forest again

1. Answer: b) His adventurous spirit 2. Answer: d) Avoid exploring the forest alone 3. Answer: b) A group of monkeys 4. Answer: c) An elderly woman 5. Answer: c) To listen to the wisdom of elders