WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024 – DAY28 – 6,7,8,9,10 CLASSES
SUMMER BREAK ACTIVITIES – GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS
• Class teachers have to create Whats app groups with their class students.
• Ask them to maintain a notebook for summer activities and submit at the time of reopening.
• Keep in touch with the students and encourage them from time to time to monitor their activities.
• Gather students activities in the form of pics/videos/reports through Whats app group
• Music, Dance and Drama :
Select a music/dance/drama of their own culture or local tradition where a group of people (Peer/siblings/other family members) come together to develop the child’s aesthetic sense. Example: Folk or traditional songs/dance can be recorded from their area using some musical instruments involving their siblings, friends and family members.
WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024 for Class 6 Students :
ACTIVITY1 :
English words everyday by using your dictionary and note down in your notebook (మీ dictionary ఉపయోగించడం ద్వారా ప్రతిరోజూ 5 ఆంగ్ల పదాలను నేర్చుకోండి మరియు మీ నోట్బుక్లో వ్రాసుకోండి)
Learning Outcomes : To develop writing and reference skills.
ACTIVITY2 :
ACTIVITY3 : The Simple Future Tense – What Is It?
The simple future tense is a tense that is used to represent an action that takes place in the future. One fact that you should keep in mind is that a simple future tense action starts and finishes in the future itself.
Check out the following definitions provided by various dictionaries to have a better idea of what the simple future tense is.
Definition of the Simple Future Tense
The simple future tense, according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, is defined as “the form of a verb that expresses what will happen after the present.” The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the simple future tense as “a verb tense that is used to refer to the future.” “A tense of verbs used when the action or event described is to occur after the time of utterance”, is the definition of the simple future tense according to the Collins Dictionary. The Macmillan Dictionary defines the simple future tense as the tense that depicts actions or events “expected to exist or happen during the time following the present time.”
Structure and Formula of the Simple Future Tense
Let us look at the structure and formula of the simple future tense. First, take a look at the formula to find out how the simple future tense works.
The formula of the simple future tense is as follows:
Subject + Helping verb (will) + base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence |
Now, try analysing the structure of the simple future tense and how the sentence structure changes when used in the positive, negative, interrogative and negative interrogative format.
Positive | Negative | Interrogative | Negative Interrogative |
Subject + Helping verb (will) + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence | Subject + Will not/Won’t + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence | Will + Subject + base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence | Will + Subject + not + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence
(or) Won’t + Subject + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence |
For example: I will read the newspaper from tomorrow. | For example: I will not read the newspaper from tomorrow.
(or) I won’t read the newspaper from tomorrow. |
For example: Will I read the newspaper from tomorrow? | For example: Will I not read the newspaper from tomorrow?
(or) Won’t I read the newspaper from tomorrow? |
Another verb usage to represent the simple future tense is the ‘to be’ form of the verb along with ‘going to’. Take a look at the following table to understand how it works.
Infinitive Verb | Positive | Negative |
To check |
|
|
To find |
|
|
To meet |
|
|
Rules and Points to Remember When Using the Simple Future Tense
If you are planning to use the simple future tense, here are a few points that you have to keep in mind. The simple future tense form of the verb should always have two verbs – an auxiliary verb (will) and the base form of the verb. Interrogative sentences start with the helping verb ‘will’ followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb. A negative sentence can be identified by the usage of ‘not’ after the auxiliary verb ‘will’. Remember that the helping verb ‘will’ is what mainly indicates to the reader or listener that the tense used speaks about a future or event that is going to happen in the future.
What Do You Use the Simple Future Tense For?
Knowing all the situations in which the simple future tense can be used will allow you to use the tense effectively. Here is a glimpse of the various ways in which the simple future tense can be used.
- To represent events or actions that are about to take place in the near future.
- To make guesses or predictions about someone or something in the future.
- To state or express some factual statement about the future.
- To ask questions about something or someone doing something in the future.
- To think about future consequences, conditions or possibilities.
- To give orders or make commands as in imperative sentences.
Forming the Simple Future Tense – Examples
Look at the following examples and try to comprehend how the simple future tense can be used for the various uses as stated above.
Representing events or actions that are about to happen in the near future
- Danny and Sid will go to the gym in the evening.
- Agnes will be here in an hour.
Making guesses or predictions about the future
- The weather forecast said that there will be hail storms tomorrow.
- I guess the red curtain will look good for the backdrop.
Expressing a factual statement about the future
- The house they are looking for will cost them a fortune.
- The country will see a change in the weather next month like it has never before.
Asking questions about the future
- Will you be able to complete it in time?
- Won’t she be ready to give the chief guest address on the annual day?
Thinking about future consequences, possibilities or conditions
- Larry told me that he will be able to come to the party only if his sister agrees to drop him off at the venue.
- If she does not take this seriously, she will get into a lot of trouble.
Giving orders or commands
- You will have to submit all your assignments by Monday.
- You will need to provide all the supporting documents if you want the loan to be sanctioned as soon as possible.
Test Your Understanding of the Simple Future Tense
Fill in the blanks with the right form of the simple future tense in the following sentences:
1. Quinn __________ (sing) at the final auditions.
2. Madame Smith _________ (be) the judge for the cultural competitions.
3. _________ you __________ (finish – negative interrogative) writing the song before the event?
4. I don’t think he ____________ (enjoy) something like this.
5. Sandy had told me that it _____________ (rain – negative) today.
6. ________ Adharsh ____________ (visit) you or not?
7. Amal ____________ (arrive – negative) in time for the reception.
8. Santana _____________ (be) your partner for the dance.
9. Do you think it ____________ (matter) to them at all?
10. Abdul ____________ (give) you all the instructions regarding what should be done when you get here.
The answers to the above questions are given below. Find out if you got the answers right.
1. Quinn will sing at the final auditions.
2. Madame Smith will be the judge for the cultural competitions.
3. Won’t you finish writing the song before the event?
4. I don’t think he will enjoy something like this.
5. Sandy had told me that it will not rain today.
6. Will Adharsh visit you or not?
7. Amal will not arrive in time for the reception.
8. Santana will be your partner for the dance.
9. Do you think it will matter to them at all?
10. Abdul will give you all the instructions regarding what should be done when you get here.
WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024 for Class 7 Students :
ACTIVITY 1.
English words everyday by using your dictionary and note down in your notebook (మీ dictionary ఉపయోగించడం ద్వారా ప్రతిరోజూ 5 ఆంగ్ల పదాలను నేర్చుకోండి మరియు మీ నోట్బుక్లో వ్రాసుకోండి)
Learning Outcomes : To develop writing and reference skills.
ACTIVITY 2.
ACTIVITY 3.
The Simple Future Tense – What Is It?
The simple future tense is a tense that is used to represent an action that takes place in the future. One fact that you should keep in mind is that a simple future tense action starts and finishes in the future itself.
Check out the following definitions provided by various dictionaries to have a better idea of what the simple future tense is.
Definition of the Simple Future Tense
The simple future tense, according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, is defined as “the form of a verb that expresses what will happen after the present.” The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the simple future tense as “a verb tense that is used to refer to the future.” “A tense of verbs used when the action or event described is to occur after the time of utterance”, is the definition of the simple future tense according to the Collins Dictionary. The Macmillan Dictionary defines the simple future tense as the tense that depicts actions or events “expected to exist or happen during the time following the present time.”
Structure and Formula of the Simple Future Tense
Let us look at the structure and formula of the simple future tense. First, take a look at the formula to find out how the simple future tense works.
The formula of the simple future tense is as follows:
Subject + Helping verb (will) + base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence |
Now, try analysing the structure of the simple future tense and how the sentence structure changes when used in the positive, negative, interrogative and negative interrogative format.
Positive | Negative | Interrogative | Negative Interrogative |
Subject + Helping verb (will) + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence | Subject + Will not/Won’t + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence | Will + Subject + base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence | Will + Subject + not + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence
(or) Won’t + Subject + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence |
For example: I will read the newspaper from tomorrow. | For example: I will not read the newspaper from tomorrow.
(or) I won’t read the newspaper from tomorrow. |
For example: Will I read the newspaper from tomorrow? | For example: Will I not read the newspaper from tomorrow?
(or) Won’t I read the newspaper from tomorrow? |
Another verb usage to represent the simple future tense is the ‘to be’ form of the verb along with ‘going to’. Take a look at the following table to understand how it works.
Infinitive Verb | Positive | Negative |
To check |
|
|
To find |
|
|
To meet |
|
|
Rules and Points to Remember When Using the Simple Future Tense
If you are planning to use the simple future tense, here are a few points that you have to keep in mind. The simple future tense form of the verb should always have two verbs – an auxiliary verb (will) and the base form of the verb. Interrogative sentences start with the helping verb ‘will’ followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb. A negative sentence can be identified by the usage of ‘not’ after the auxiliary verb ‘will’. Remember that the helping verb ‘will’ is what mainly indicates to the reader or listener that the tense used speaks about a future or event that is going to happen in the future.
What Do You Use the Simple Future Tense For?
Knowing all the situations in which the simple future tense can be used will allow you to use the tense effectively. Here is a glimpse of the various ways in which the simple future tense can be used.
- To represent events or actions that are about to take place in the near future.
- To make guesses or predictions about someone or something in the future.
- To state or express some factual statement about the future.
- To ask questions about something or someone doing something in the future.
- To think about future consequences, conditions or possibilities.
- To give orders or make commands as in imperative sentences.
Forming the Simple Future Tense – Examples
Look at the following examples and try to comprehend how the simple future tense can be used for the various uses as stated above.
Representing events or actions that are about to happen in the near future
- Danny and Sid will go to the gym in the evening.
- Agnes will be here in an hour.
Making guesses or predictions about the future
- The weather forecast said that there will be hail storms tomorrow.
- I guess the red curtain will look good for the backdrop.
Expressing a factual statement about the future
- The house they are looking for will cost them a fortune.
- The country will see a change in the weather next month like it has never before.
Asking questions about the future
- Will you be able to complete it in time?
- Won’t she be ready to give the chief guest address on the annual day?
Thinking about future consequences, possibilities or conditions
- Larry told me that he will be able to come to the party only if his sister agrees to drop him off at the venue.
- If she does not take this seriously, she will get into a lot of trouble.
Giving orders or commands
- You will have to submit all your assignments by Monday.
- You will need to provide all the supporting documents if you want the loan to be sanctioned as soon as possible.
Test Your Understanding of the Simple Future Tense
Fill in the blanks with the right form of the simple future tense in the following sentences:
1. Quinn __________ (sing) at the final auditions.
2. Madame Smith _________ (be) the judge for the cultural competitions.
3. _________ you __________ (finish – negative interrogative) writing the song before the event?
4. I don’t think he ____________ (enjoy) something like this.
5. Sandy had told me that it _____________ (rain – negative) today.
6. ________ Adharsh ____________ (visit) you or not?
7. Amal ____________ (arrive – negative) in time for the reception.
8. Santana _____________ (be) your partner for the dance.
9. Do you think it ____________ (matter) to them at all?
10. Abdul ____________ (give) you all the instructions regarding what should be done when you get here.
The answers to the above questions are given below. Find out if you got the answers right.
1. Quinn will sing at the final auditions.
2. Madame Smith will be the judge for the cultural competitions.
3. Won’t you finish writing the song before the event?
4. I don’t think he will enjoy something like this.
5. Sandy had told me that it will not rain today.
6. Will Adharsh visit you or not?
7. Amal will not arrive in time for the reception.
8. Santana will be your partner for the dance.
9. Do you think it will matter to them at all?
10. Abdul will give you all the instructions regarding what should be done when you get here.
WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024 for Class 8 Students :
ACTIVITY1 :
English words everyday by using your dictionary and note down in your notebook (మీ dictionary ఉపయోగించడం ద్వారా ప్రతిరోజూ 5 ఆంగ్ల పదాలను నేర్చుకోండి మరియు మీ నోట్బుక్లో వ్రాసుకోండి)
ACTIVITY2 :
The Simple Future Tense – What Is It?
The simple future tense is a tense that is used to represent an action that takes place in the future. One fact that you should keep in mind is that a simple future tense action starts and finishes in the future itself.
Check out the following definitions provided by various dictionaries to have a better idea of what the simple future tense is.
Definition of the Simple Future Tense
The simple future tense, according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, is defined as “the form of a verb that expresses what will happen after the present.” The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the simple future tense as “a verb tense that is used to refer to the future.” “A tense of verbs used when the action or event described is to occur after the time of utterance”, is the definition of the simple future tense according to the Collins Dictionary. The Macmillan Dictionary defines the simple future tense as the tense that depicts actions or events “expected to exist or happen during the time following the present time.”
Structure and Formula of the Simple Future Tense
Let us look at the structure and formula of the simple future tense. First, take a look at the formula to find out how the simple future tense works.
The formula of the simple future tense is as follows:
Subject + Helping verb (will) + base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence |
Now, try analysing the structure of the simple future tense and how the sentence structure changes when used in the positive, negative, interrogative and negative interrogative format.
Positive | Negative | Interrogative | Negative Interrogative |
Subject + Helping verb (will) + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence | Subject + Will not/Won’t + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence | Will + Subject + base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence | Will + Subject + not + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence
(or) Won’t + Subject + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence |
For example: I will read the newspaper from tomorrow. | For example: I will not read the newspaper from tomorrow.
(or) I won’t read the newspaper from tomorrow. |
For example: Will I read the newspaper from tomorrow? | For example: Will I not read the newspaper from tomorrow?
(or) Won’t I read the newspaper from tomorrow? |
Another verb usage to represent the simple future tense is the ‘to be’ form of the verb along with ‘going to’. Take a look at the following table to understand how it works.
Infinitive Verb | Positive | Negative |
To check |
|
|
To find |
|
|
To meet |
|
|
Rules and Points to Remember When Using the Simple Future Tense
If you are planning to use the simple future tense, here are a few points that you have to keep in mind. The simple future tense form of the verb should always have two verbs – an auxiliary verb (will) and the base form of the verb. Interrogative sentences start with the helping verb ‘will’ followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb. A negative sentence can be identified by the usage of ‘not’ after the auxiliary verb ‘will’. Remember that the helping verb ‘will’ is what mainly indicates to the reader or listener that the tense used speaks about a future or event that is going to happen in the future.
What Do You Use the Simple Future Tense For?
Knowing all the situations in which the simple future tense can be used will allow you to use the tense effectively. Here is a glimpse of the various ways in which the simple future tense can be used.
- To represent events or actions that are about to take place in the near future.
- To make guesses or predictions about someone or something in the future.
- To state or express some factual statement about the future.
- To ask questions about something or someone doing something in the future.
- To think about future consequences, conditions or possibilities.
- To give orders or make commands as in imperative sentences.
Forming the Simple Future Tense – Examples
Look at the following examples and try to comprehend how the simple future tense can be used for the various uses as stated above.
Representing events or actions that are about to happen in the near future
- Danny and Sid will go to the gym in the evening.
- Agnes will be here in an hour.
Making guesses or predictions about the future
- The weather forecast said that there will be hail storms tomorrow.
- I guess the red curtain will look good for the backdrop.
Expressing a factual statement about the future
- The house they are looking for will cost them a fortune.
- The country will see a change in the weather next month like it has never before.
Asking questions about the future
- Will you be able to complete it in time?
- Won’t she be ready to give the chief guest address on the annual day?
Thinking about future consequences, possibilities or conditions
- Larry told me that he will be able to come to the party only if his sister agrees to drop him off at the venue.
- If she does not take this seriously, she will get into a lot of trouble.
Giving orders or commands
- You will have to submit all your assignments by Monday.
- You will need to provide all the supporting documents if you want the loan to be sanctioned as soon as possible.
Test Your Understanding of the Simple Future Tense
Fill in the blanks with the right form of the simple future tense in the following sentences:
1. Quinn __________ (sing) at the final auditions.
2. Madame Smith _________ (be) the judge for the cultural competitions.
3. _________ you __________ (finish – negative interrogative) writing the song before the event?
4. I don’t think he ____________ (enjoy) something like this.
5. Sandy had told me that it _____________ (rain – negative) today.
6. ________ Adharsh ____________ (visit) you or not?
7. Amal ____________ (arrive – negative) in time for the reception.
8. Santana _____________ (be) your partner for the dance.
9. Do you think it ____________ (matter) to them at all?
10. Abdul ____________ (give) you all the instructions regarding what should be done when you get here.
The answers to the above questions are given below. Find out if you got the answers right.
1. Quinn will sing at the final auditions.
2. Madame Smith will be the judge for the cultural competitions.
3. Won’t you finish writing the song before the event?
4. I don’t think he will enjoy something like this.
5. Sandy had told me that it will not rain today.
6. Will Adharsh visit you or not?
7. Amal will not arrive in time for the reception.
8. Santana will be your partner for the dance.
9. Do you think it will matter to them at all?
10. Abdul will give you all the instructions regarding what should be done when you get here.
ACTIVITY3 :
WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024 for Class 9,10 Students :
ACTIVITY1 :
English words everyday by using your dictionary and note down in your notebook (మీ dictionary ఉపయోగించడం ద్వారా ప్రతిరోజూ 5 ఆంగ్ల పదాలను నేర్చుకోండి మరియు మీ నోట్బుక్లో వ్రాసుకోండి)
ACTIVITY2 :
ACTIVITY3 :
The Simple Future Tense – What Is It?
The simple future tense is a tense that is used to represent an action that takes place in the future. One fact that you should keep in mind is that a simple future tense action starts and finishes in the future itself.
Check out the following definitions provided by various dictionaries to have a better idea of what the simple future tense is.
Definition of the Simple Future Tense
The simple future tense, according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, is defined as “the form of a verb that expresses what will happen after the present.” The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the simple future tense as “a verb tense that is used to refer to the future.” “A tense of verbs used when the action or event described is to occur after the time of utterance”, is the definition of the simple future tense according to the Collins Dictionary. The Macmillan Dictionary defines the simple future tense as the tense that depicts actions or events “expected to exist or happen during the time following the present time.”
Structure and Formula of the Simple Future Tense
Let us look at the structure and formula of the simple future tense. First, take a look at the formula to find out how the simple future tense works.
The formula of the simple future tense is as follows:
Subject + Helping verb (will) + base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence |
Now, try analysing the structure of the simple future tense and how the sentence structure changes when used in the positive, negative, interrogative and negative interrogative format.
Positive | Negative | Interrogative | Negative Interrogative |
Subject + Helping verb (will) + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence | Subject + Will not/Won’t + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence | Will + Subject + base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence | Will + Subject + not + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence
(or) Won’t + Subject + Base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence |
For example: I will read the newspaper from tomorrow. | For example: I will not read the newspaper from tomorrow.
(or) I won’t read the newspaper from tomorrow. |
For example: Will I read the newspaper from tomorrow? | For example: Will I not read the newspaper from tomorrow?
(or) Won’t I read the newspaper from tomorrow? |
Another verb usage to represent the simple future tense is the ‘to be’ form of the verb along with ‘going to’. Take a look at the following table to understand how it works.
Infinitive Verb | Positive | Negative |
To check |
|
|
To find |
|
|
To meet |
|
|
Rules and Points to Remember When Using the Simple Future Tense
If you are planning to use the simple future tense, here are a few points that you have to keep in mind. The simple future tense form of the verb should always have two verbs – an auxiliary verb (will) and the base form of the verb. Interrogative sentences start with the helping verb ‘will’ followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb. A negative sentence can be identified by the usage of ‘not’ after the auxiliary verb ‘will’. Remember that the helping verb ‘will’ is what mainly indicates to the reader or listener that the tense used speaks about a future or event that is going to happen in the future.
What Do You Use the Simple Future Tense For?
Knowing all the situations in which the simple future tense can be used will allow you to use the tense effectively. Here is a glimpse of the various ways in which the simple future tense can be used.
- To represent events or actions that are about to take place in the near future.
- To make guesses or predictions about someone or something in the future.
- To state or express some factual statement about the future.
- To ask questions about something or someone doing something in the future.
- To think about future consequences, conditions or possibilities.
- To give orders or make commands as in imperative sentences.
Forming the Simple Future Tense – Examples
Look at the following examples and try to comprehend how the simple future tense can be used for the various uses as stated above.
Representing events or actions that are about to happen in the near future
- Danny and Sid will go to the gym in the evening.
- Agnes will be here in an hour.
Making guesses or predictions about the future
- The weather forecast said that there will be hail storms tomorrow.
- I guess the red curtain will look good for the backdrop.
Expressing a factual statement about the future
- The house they are looking for will cost them a fortune.
- The country will see a change in the weather next month like it has never before.
Asking questions about the future
- Will you be able to complete it in time?
- Won’t she be ready to give the chief guest address on the annual day?
Thinking about future consequences, possibilities or conditions
- Larry told me that he will be able to come to the party only if his sister agrees to drop him off at the venue.
- If she does not take this seriously, she will get into a lot of trouble.
Giving orders or commands
- You will have to submit all your assignments by Monday.
- You will need to provide all the supporting documents if you want the loan to be sanctioned as soon as possible.
Test Your Understanding of the Simple Future Tense
Fill in the blanks with the right form of the simple future tense in the following sentences:
1. Quinn __________ (sing) at the final auditions.
2. Madame Smith _________ (be) the judge for the cultural competitions.
3. _________ you __________ (finish – negative interrogative) writing the song before the event?
4. I don’t think he ____________ (enjoy) something like this.
5. Sandy had told me that it _____________ (rain – negative) today.
6. ________ Adharsh ____________ (visit) you or not?
7. Amal ____________ (arrive – negative) in time for the reception.
8. Santana _____________ (be) your partner for the dance.
9. Do you think it ____________ (matter) to them at all?
10. Abdul ____________ (give) you all the instructions regarding what should be done when you get here.
The answers to the above questions are given below. Find out if you got the answers right.
1. Quinn will sing at the final auditions.
2. Madame Smith will be the judge for the cultural competitions.
3. Won’t you finish writing the song before the event?
4. I don’t think he will enjoy something like this.
5. Sandy had told me that it will not rain today.
6. Will Adharsh visit you or not?
7. Amal will not arrive in time for the reception.
8. Santana will be your partner for the dance.
9. Do you think it will matter to them at all?
10. Abdul will give you all the instructions regarding what should be done when you get here.
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కుందేలు తీర్పు… మృగరాజులో మార్పు!
అడవిలో ఎన్నికల హడావిడి మొదలైంది. ఒకవైపు సింహం రాజుగా, నక్క మంత్రిగా మరోవైపు ఏనుగు రాజుగా, కుందేలు మంత్రిగా పోటీ చేస్తున్నాయి. ఎన్నికల రోజు రానే వచ్చింది. అడవిలోని జంతువులు రాజుగా సింహాన్ని, మంత్రిగా కుందేలును ఎన్నుకున్నాయి. ఏనుగు.. అడవికి రాజుగా ఎంపికైన సింహం దగ్గరకు వెళ్లి అభినందించింది. సింహం గర్వంతో.. ‘నాతోనే పోటీకి సై అన్నావు. ఇప్పుడు నీకు పరాభవం ఎదురైంది కదా!’ అని ఎద్దేవా చేసింది. ఏనుగు ఏమీ మాట్లాడకుండా మౌనంగా ఉండిపోయింది.
కుందేలు కూడా వచ్చి.. ‘మృగరాజా! మీకు అభినందనలు’ అని అంది. సింహం పక్కనే ఉన్న నక్క, మృగరాజుతో… ‘కుందేలుకు మంత్రిగా గెలిచానని గర్వంగా ఉంది’ అంది. ‘నీ అభినందనలకు ధన్యవాదములు’ అని సింహం కుందేలుకు కాస్త ముభావంగా సమాధానమిచ్చింది.
నిజానికి అడవికి కుందేలు మంత్రి అయినప్పటికీ సింహంతో ఎప్పుడూ నక్కే ఉండేది. దాని సలహాలతోనే సింహం పాలన చేయడం వల్ల జంతువులు చాలా ఇబ్బంది పడ్డాయి. తనకు మద్దతు ఇవ్వని జంతువులపై సింహానికి లేనిపోని మాటలు చెప్పి నక్క వాటికి ఇబ్బంది కలిగించేది. అలాంటి జంతువులన్నీ ఏకమై సింహం దగ్గరికి వెళ్లి… ‘మృగరాజా! మేమంతా కుందేలును మంత్రిగా ఎన్నుకున్నాం. కానీ మీరు నక్క సలహాలతో పాలన చేస్తూ జంతువులను ఇబ్బందుల పాలు చేస్తున్నారు. ఇది సరి కాదు’ అన్నాయి.
‘ఇకపై కుందేలు సలహాలతోనే పాలన జరుగుతుంది’ అని వాటికి మృగరాజు హామీ ఇచ్చింది. దీంతో జంతువులన్నీ వెళ్లిపోయాయి. ‘వాళ్ల కన్ను వాళ్ల వేళ్లతోనే పొడవాలి. వారితోనే కుందేలు మాకు మంత్రిగా అక్కర్లేదని అనిపిద్దాం. ఇకపై ఎటువంటి సమస్య వచ్చినా కుందేలుతోనే పరిష్కారం చెప్పిద్దాం’ అని నక్క, మృగరాజును ఒప్పించింది.
ఒకరోజు నక్క, మృగరాజుతో.. ‘గున్న ఏనుగు మన అడవి జంతువులు తాగే మంచి నీటి కొలనులో దిగి నీటిని బురదమయం చేస్తోంది. దానిపై తగిన చర్యలు తీసుకోండి’ అని ఫిర్యాదు చేసింది. వెంటనే మృగరాజు, సమావేశం ఏర్పాటు చేసింది. మంత్రి కుందేలుతో.. ‘ఈ గున్న ఏనుగు మన అడవి జంతువులు తాగే నీటిని బురదమయం చేస్తోంది. దీనికి తగిన శిక్ష విధించు’ అని ఆజ్ఞ జారీ చేసింది. అప్పుడు మంత్రి కుందేలు.. ‘మృగరాజా! విచారణ చేసి శిక్ష విధించాలి’ అని అంది.
‘నేను విచారణ చేయించాను. నువ్వు శిక్ష మాత్రమే విధించు’ అని గట్టిగా అరిచింది. కుందేలు ఆలోచించి, తల్లి ఏనుగుతో.. ‘గున్న ఏనుగు, కొలను నీటిని బురదమయం చేసింది కాబట్టి, ఇకపై కొలను నీటిని ఎవరూ బురదమయం చేయకుండా నువ్వు, గున్న ఏనుగు ప్రతిరోజు కాపలా ఉండాలి. ఎవరైనా బురదమయం చేస్తే వెంటనే మీరు వాటిని శిక్షించవచ్చు. ఇదే మీకు శిక్ష’ అని తీర్పు చెప్పింది.
తల్లి ఏనుగు, గున్న ఏనుగు కుందేలు తీర్పునకు ‘సరే’ అని బదులిచ్చాయి. నక్క, కుందేలు తీర్పు విని గాబరా పడింది. ఎందుకంటే అదే అనునిత్యం ఆ కొలనులో తన అనుచరులతో దిగి బురదమయం చేసేది. ఇప్పుడు ఏనుగు కాపలా ఉంటే వీలు పడదని కంగారు పడ్డది. ఎప్పుడైతే గున్న ఏనుగు, ఏనుగు కొలనుకు కాపలాగా ఉన్నాయో అప్పటి నుంచి జంతువులన్నింటికీ చక్కని నీరు లభించడం మొదలైంది. కుందేలు తీర్పు మనకు చాలా మేలు చేసిందని జంతువులన్నీ మెచ్చుకున్నాయి.
ఇలా మంత్రికి మంచి పేరు రావడం నక్క జీర్ణించుకోలేక పోయింది. మరోసారి మృగరాజుతో… ‘మన అడవిలో తోడేలు, కుందేలు పిల్లలను వేటాడుతూ నచ్చినట్లు తినేస్తోంది. దానికి సరైన శిక్ష విధించకపోతే కుందేళ్ల జాతి అంతరించిపోయే ప్రమాదం ఉంది’ అని చెప్పింది. వెంటనే మృగరాజు, అడవి జంతువులతో సమావేశం ఏర్పాటు చేసింది. ఆ తోడేలును రప్పించి మంత్రి కుందేలుతో.. ‘ఇది అడవిలో హాయిగా జీవిస్తున్న కుందేలు పిల్లలను వేటాడుతోంది. వాటి జాతినే నాశనం చేయాలని చూస్తోంది. దీనికి సరైన శిక్ష విధించు’ అని ఆజ్ఞ జారీ చేసింది.
కుందేలు తోడేలును… ‘నీపై వచ్చిన ఫిర్యాదుకు ఏం సమాధానం చెబుతావు?’ అని అడిగింది. మృగరాజు కల్పించుకొని.. ‘నువ్వు విచారణ చేయనక్కర్లేదు. శిక్ష మాత్రమే విధించు’ అని కోప్పడ్డది. మంత్రి కుందేలు ఆలోచించి.. ‘ఈ తోడేలు… కుందేలు జాతిని నాశనం చేస్తోంది. కాబట్టి ఆ కుందేలు జాతిని రక్షించే బాధ్యత నేటి నుంచి తీసుకోవాలి. కుందేళ్లను ఎవరూ వేటాడకుండా ఈ తోడేలు నిరంతరం కాపలా ఉండాలి’ అని తీర్పు చెప్పింది.
ఇది వినడంతోనే నక్క బెంబేలెత్తింది. ఎందుకంటే కుందేళ్లను ఇష్టం వచ్చినట్లు వేటాడుతూ తింటున్నది నక్కే. ఇప్పుడు మంత్రి కుందేలు తీర్పుతో తోడేలు వాటికి రక్షణగా నిలుస్తుంది. ఇక తన కుందేళ్ల వేట సాగదని అనుకుంది. తోడేలు కుందేళ్ల పిల్లలను నిరంతరం కాపాడుతూ కుందేలు జాతికి బంధువైంది.
అడవి జంతువులు సింహం దగ్గరకు వెళ్లి… ‘మృగరాజా! మీరు మంత్రి కుందేలు ద్వారా ఇస్తున్న తీర్పులు అడవికి చాలా మేలు చేస్తున్నాయి. మీరు చాలా గొప్ప పరిపాలకులు’ అని పొగడ్తలతో ముంచెత్తాయి. మృగరాజు అడవి జంతువుల పొగడ్తలకు ఉబ్బితబ్బిబ్బైంది. సింహంలో మార్పు వచ్చింది.
‘నువ్వు ఇచ్చిన తీర్పుల వల్ల నాకు చాలా మంచి పేరు వచ్చింది. నీకు నా హృదయపూర్వక ధన్యవాదాలు’ అంటూ మరో సమావేశంలో.. కుందేలును, సింహం అభినందించింది. ఇంతలో అక్కడకు నక్క రాగా మృగరాజు దానితో… ‘ఇకపై నువ్వు నా దగ్గరకు రావద్దు. ఎటువంటి ఫిర్యాదులు చేయవద్దు. ఈ అడవిలో జీవించాలంటే నువ్వు కూడా ఇతరులకు మేలు కలిగే విధంగా నడుచుకోవాలి. లేకపోతే నా పంజా దెబ్బకు నీ ప్రాణాలు పోతాయి’ అంటూ నక్కకు చీవాట్లు పెట్టింది.
‘మన్నించండి. నన్ను మంత్రిగా ఎన్నుకోలేదనే అక్కసుతో కుందేలును ఇబ్బంది పెట్టాలని చూశాను. ఇన్ని రోజులూ అనవసరమైన ఫిర్యాదులు చేశాను. ఇకపై నేను మీతో కలిసి మెలిసి బతుకుతాను’ అని వేడుకుంది. కుందేలుకు క్షమాపణలు చెప్పుకుంది. నక్కలో వచ్చిన మార్పునకు జంతువులన్నీ సంతోషించాయి.
WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024- TODAY ENGLISH MORAL STORY : The Mice That Ate Iron
Once there was a rich merchant called Naduk. Time passed, and his business turned for the worse.
Soon it was so bad that he not only lost all his money but also got into debt. He decided to leave the city and find his fortune in a new place. He sold off all his possessions to pay off his debts.
All that he was left with was a heavy iron beam.
Before leaving his town, Naduk went to see his good friend, Bondu. He requested him to keep the beam with him till he returned. “Of course, my friend! I will keep the beam safe for you”, said Bondu.
Naduk thanked him and left. He travelled far and wide for many years and worked very hard. He started trading in spices and soon became rich again. He returned to his town, bought a new house and opened a very large shop.
Bondu had also heard that Naduk is back in town and has started a new business with the money that he had earned in all these years.
One day, after work, Naduk went to visit his friend Bondu who welcomed him warmly. They talked for long. As he was about to leave, Naduk asked Bondu to return his beam. Bondu had no intention of returning it as he knew that, when sold, it would fetch him a good price. He put on a sad face and said, “Something bad has happened. I had kept the beam safely in my store-room, but the mice have eaten it. I’m really very sorry.”
Naduk understood what was going on in Bondu’s mind.
“Please don’t feel sorry. It is not your fault that the mice ate the iron beam.”, said Naduk. Bondu was pleased to see that Naduk had fallen for the lie. “How stupid can one be”, thought Bondu.
Meanwhile, Naduk asked Bondu to send his son home with him so that he could hand over the gifts that he had brought for him. Bondu immediately asked his son Pindu to go with Naduk and fetch the gifts.
Naduk took the boy home and locked him in the cellar of his house. When Pindu did not return by evening, his father got worried and came to ask about the whereabouts of his son.
Naduk said, “Oh! it was so unfortunate. While we were coming to my house, a hawk swooped down and carried the boy off. I followed the hawk for sometime but could not keep pace. I am sorry my friend”.
On hearing this, Bondu became furious. He accused Naduk of lying. He insisted that a hawk could not carry off a fifteen-year-old boy.
A quarrel started and they both went to the court.
“Your Honour, I had sent my son with this man to fetch some gifts from his house. But my son has not returned since. This man has stolen my son”, cried Bondu. The magistrate ordered Naduk to return the boy to his father.
But Naduk insisted that a hawk carried off the boy. The magistrate asked him how it was possible.
To this Naduk replied, “If mice can eat up an iron beam, surely a hawk can carry off a boy!”. The magistrate understood that there more to it than meets the eye here. He asked Naduk to explain everything in detail.
Naduk then narrated the entire story. Everyone in the courtroom had a good laugh. The magistrate ordered Bondu to return the iron beam to Naduk and Naduk to return Bondu’s son.