Story - Value of Money
PSEB 8th Class English Book
I was 14 when I learned the value of money. I wanted to get myself a new computer although there was nothing wrong with the computer I was already using.
It was summer break and I had been watching a lot of TV. There was this one advertisement that would pop up on screen all the time. It was for the latest Bell Computer. It had ‘the fastest processor’ and ‘unbelievably high storage’ among many other new features. Every time I saw it, I was intrigued.
I would go online and watch people reviewing the computer just to find out more about its features. I would read articles about its features in tech magazines. It appeared to be an ultimate computer while the limitations of my own computer made me unhappy. But my parents refused to buy me the computer when I asked them about it. Looking back now, I probably did not even need all those extra features. I could do everything I wanted to do on my own computer without running into any issues, but the consumerist in me seemed to think otherwise.
After a while, my parents noticed how obsessed I was with this new computer, so they decided to give me a chance to earn it. They told me if I started doing house chores, they would give me money for it, and I could save up until I had enough to buy the computer on my own. It seemed like a good idea, and I jumped at the opportunity. The very next day, I started waking up early to make extra time to be able to do more chores.
I would do the dishes three times a day; take the garbage out; mow the lawn on the weekends; clean the whole house and wash the car whenever needed. I was working tirelessly every day until my whole body was sore just to wake up the next day and do it again. Eventually, I got used to it, and it became easier. I also got more efficient at it, and soon I was doing everything a lot quicker.
As I got quicker, I started having more free time and didn’t really know what to do with it. “Please, Dad! Is there anything else you need help with? I’m willing to do anything; just lay it on me. Give me more chores!” I remember pleading with Dad.
I was obsessed. Any free time I had, I wanted to fill it with more work and more money. Since the summer break was almost over and I knew I would have less time once I started going to school again, I wanted to work as much as possible during the break.
It took me a few months, but I eventually saved up enough to buy myself the Bell Computer. It was a week before my birthday, and I went to the Bell Center to place an order. I knew it would take at least a week for the store to get it in case it was out of stock.
I walked in and went straight to the employee sitting behind the front desk to ask if the computer was available.
“Oh, you don’t need to buy that one. We have another one coming out soon. It is even faster and has double the storage,” he said.
I got excited for a bit before he told me how much it would cost. I realized I would need another two months of doing chores to be able to afford it.
That is when I realized how fast technology changes, and no matter how good a machine is, there will always be a better, faster model in the market before you fully get used to the one you just got.
I decided at that very moment not to buy the computer since I didn’t want to spend my hard-earned money on something that would go down in value within no time. I ended up investing all of it in a savings account. This is how I learned the value of money.
पैसे का महत्व
जब मुझे पैसे का महत्व समझ में आया, तब मैं 14 साल का था। मैं अपने लिए एक नया कंप्यूटर खरीदना चाहता था, हालांकि उस कंप्यूटर में कोई खराबी नहीं थी जिसे मैं पहले से इस्तेमाल कर रहा था।
गर्मी की छुट्टियाँ थीं और मैं बहुत टीवी देख रहा था। एक विज्ञापन बार-बार स्क्रीन पर आता था। यह नवीनतम बेल कंप्यूटर के बारे में था। इसमें ‘सबसे तेज प्रोसेसर’ और ‘अविश्वसनीय रूप से उच्च स्टोरेज’ जैसे कई नए फीचर्स थे। हर बार जब मैं इसे देखता, तो मेरी दिलचस्पी बढ़ जाती।
मैं इसके फीचर्स के बारे में और जानने के लिए ऑनलाइन जाता और लोगों को इसका रिव्यू करते हुए देखता। मैं इसके फीचर्स के बारे में टेक्नोलॉजी मैगजीन में लेख पढ़ता। यह एक बेहतरीन कंप्यूटर लग रहा था जबकि मेरे अपने कंप्यूटर की सीमाएं मुझे नाखुश कर रही थीं। लेकिन जब मैंने अपने माता-पिता से इसके बारे में पूछा तो उन्होंने मुझे यह कंप्यूटर खरीदने से मना कर दिया। अब जब मैं पीछे मुड़कर देखता हूं, तो शायद मुझे उन अतिरिक्त फीचर्स की ज़रूरत भी नहीं थी। मैं अपने कंप्यूटर पर वह सब कुछ कर सकता था जो मैं करना चाहता था, बिना किसी परेशानी के, लेकिन मेरे अंदर के उपभोक्ता को ऐसा नहीं लगता था।
कुछ समय बाद, मेरे माता-पिता ने देखा कि मैं इस नए कंप्यूटर को लेकर कितना जुनूनी हो गया था, इसलिए उन्होंने मुझे इसे कमाने का मौका देने का फैसला किया। उन्होंने कहा कि अगर मैं घर के काम करना शुरू कर दूं, तो वे मुझे इसके लिए पैसे देंगे, और मैं इसे खुद खरीदने के लिए बचत कर सकता हूं। यह एक अच्छा विचार लगा, और मैंने तुरंत मौके का फायदा उठाया। अगले ही दिन, मैंने जल्दी उठना शुरू कर दिया ताकि मैं अधिक समय निकाल सकूं और अधिक काम कर सकूं।
मैं दिन में तीन बार बर्तन धोता; कूड़ा बाहर ले जाता; सप्ताहांत में लॉन की घास काटता; पूरे घर की सफाई करता और जब भी जरूरत होती, कार धोता। मैं हर दिन बिना थके काम कर रहा था, जब तक कि मेरा पूरा शरीर दर्द से भर नहीं जाता था, सिर्फ अगले दिन उठने और फिर से वही करने के लिए। अंततः, मुझे इसकी आदत हो गई और यह आसान हो गया। मैं इसमें और अधिक कुशल भी हो गया और जल्द ही मैं सब कुछ बहुत जल्दी करने लगा।
जैसे ही मैं तेज़ हो गया, मेरे पास अधिक खाली समय होने लगा और मुझे वास्तव में नहीं पता था कि इसके साथ क्या करना है। “प्लीज, पिताजी! क्या कोई और काम है जिसमें आपको मदद चाहिए? मैं कुछ भी करने को तैयार हूँ; बस बताइए। मुझे और काम दीजिए!” मुझे याद है कि मैंने पिताजी से विनती की थी।
मैं इस काम में डूब चुका था। मेरे पास जितना भी खाली समय होता, मैं उसे अधिक काम और अधिक पैसे से भरना चाहता था। क्योंकि गर्मी की छुट्टियाँ लगभग खत्म हो रही थीं और मुझे पता था कि स्कूल शुरू होने के बाद मेरे पास कम समय होगा, इसलिए मैं छुट्टियों के दौरान जितना हो सके उतना काम करना चाहता था।
मुझे कुछ महीने लगे, लेकिन आखिरकार मैंने अपने लिए बेल कंप्यूटर खरीदने के लिए पर्याप्त पैसे बचा लिए। मेरे जन्मदिन से एक हफ्ते पहले, मैं बेल सेंटर में ऑर्डर देने गया। मुझे पता था कि अगर वह स्टॉक में नहीं है तो स्टोर को इसे मंगवाने में कम से कम एक हफ्ता लगेगा।
मैं अंदर गया और कंप्यूटर उपलब्ध है या नहीं पूछने के लिए सीधे सामने वाले डेस्क पर बैठे कर्मचारी के पास गया।
“ओह, आपको इसे खरीदने की ज़रूरत नहीं है। हमारे पास जल्द ही एक नया मॉडल आ रहा है। यह और भी तेज़ है और इसमें डबल स्टोरेज है,” उसने कहा।
मैं थोड़ी देर के लिए उत्साहित हो गया, लेकिन फिर उसने मुझे इसकी कीमत बताई। मुझे एहसास हुआ कि इसे खरीदने के लिए मुझे दो और महीने काम करने की ज़रूरत होगी।
तब मुझे समझ में आया कि तकनीक कितनी तेजी से बदलती है, और चाहे कोई मशीन कितनी भी अच्छी क्यों न हो, बाजार में हमेशा एक बेहतर, तेज मॉडल होगा इससे पहले कि आप जिस मॉडल को आपने अभी खरीदा है, उसका पूरी तरह से इस्तेमाल कर पाएं।
मैंने उसी पल तय किया कि मैं कंप्यूटर नहीं खरीदूंगा क्योंकि मैं अपनी मेहनत की कमाई को ऐसी चीज़ पर खर्च नहीं करना चाहता था जिसकी कीमत जल्द ही कम हो जाएगी। अंत में, मैंने अपनी सारी कमाई को एक बचत खाते में जमा कर दिया। इसी तरह मुझे पैसे का महत्व समझ में आया।
Activity 1
PSEB 8th Class English Book
Activity 1
Q1. Meaning of the word “Processor”?
Answer: The central part of a computer that carries out instructions.
हिंदी: एक कंप्यूटर का मुख्य हिस्सा जो निर्देशों को निष्पादित करता है।
Q2. Meaning of the word “Intrigue”?
Answer: To arouse curiosity or interest.
हिंदी: जिज्ञासा या रुचि जगाना।
Q3. Meaning of the word “Review”?
Answer: To examine or assess something critically.
हिंदी: किसी चीज़ की समालोचनात्मक रूप से जांच या मूल्यांकन करना।
Q4. Meaning of the word “Feature”?
Answer: A distinctive attribute or aspect of something.
हिंदी: किसी चीज़ की एक विशिष्ट विशेषता या पहलू।
Q5. Meaning of the word “Ultimate”?
Answer: Being the best or most extreme example of something.
हिंदी: किसी चीज़ का सबसे अच्छा या सबसे अधिक उदाहरण होना।
Activity 2
Given below are a few words. Write them in the order as they appear in a dictionary.
Words to Arrange
1. Market
2. realized
3. decided
4. value
5. money
6. ultimate
7. moment
8. storage
9. arrange
10. machine
11. technology
12. consumerist
13. excited
14. faster
15. account
16. investing
17. pollution
18. disaster
19. persuade
20. prepare
Words in Dictionary Order
1. account
2. arrange
3. consumerist
4. decided
5. disaster
6. excited
7. faster
8. investing
9. machine
10. market
11. moment
12. money
13. persuade
14. pollution
15. prepare
16. realized
17. storage
18. technology
19. ultimate
20. value.
Activity 3
Answer the following questions.
a. What made the narrator unhappy?
Answer: The narrator was unhappy because her computer wasn’t as good as the Bell computer.
हिंदी में: वक्ता अपने कंप्यूटर की तुलना में बेल कंप्यूटर को बेहतर देखकर नाखुश थी।
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ: ਵਕਤਾ ਆਪਣੇ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ ਦੀ ਤੁਲਨਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੈਲ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ ਨੂੰ ਚੰਗਾ ਦੇਖ ਕੇ ਨਾਖੁਸ਼ ਸੀ।
b. What was the narrator obsessed with?
Answer: The narrator was obsessed with working more and earning more money.
हिंदी में: वक्ता को ज्यादा काम करने और ज्यादा पैसे कमाने की सनक थी।
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ: ਵਕਤਾ ਨੂੰ ਹੋਰ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਨ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਪੈਸੇ ਕਮਾਉਣ ਦੀ ਸਨਕ ਸੀ।
c. What were the two features of Bell Computer that were being advertised on TV?
Answer:
(i) It has a very fast processor.
(ii) It has a lot of storage space.
हिंदी में:
(i) इसका प्रोसेसर बहुत तेज़ है।
(ii) इसमें बहुत ज्यादा स्टोरेज है।
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ:
(i) ਇਸ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰੋਸੈਸਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਤੇਜ਼ ਹੈ।
(ii) ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਬਹੁਤ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਸਟੋਰੇਜ ਹੈ।
d. What offer did the parents give to the narrator?
Answer: The parents suggested that she could earn money by doing household chores.
हिंदी में: माता-पिता ने सुझाव दिया कि वह घर के काम करके पैसे कमा सकती है।
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ: ਮਾਤਾ-ਪਿਤਾ ਨੇ ਸੁਝਾਅ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਘਰ ਦੇ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਕੇ ਪੈਸੇ ਕਮਾ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ।
e. Which two things did the narrator do to complete the chores?
Answer:
(i) She started waking up early.
(ii) She began doing her tasks faster.
हिंदी में:
(i) उसने जल्दी उठना शुरू किया।
(ii) उसने अपना काम जल्दी करना शुरू किया।
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ:
(i) ਉਸ ਨੇ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਜਲਦੀ ਉਠਣਾ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਕੀਤਾ।
(ii) ਉਸ ਨੇ ਆਪਣਾ ਕੰਮ ਤੇਜ਼ੀ ਨਾਲ ਕਰਨਾ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਕੀਤਾ।
f. What happened when the narrator went to the store to order the computer she wanted?
Answer: She found out that a new model, which was faster and had more storage, was coming soon.
हिंदी में: उसे पता चला कि जल्द ही एक नया मॉडल आने वाला है, जो और तेज़ है और उसकी स्टोरेज भी ज्यादा है।
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ: ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਪਤਾ ਲੱਗਾ ਕਿ ਜਲਦ ਹੀ ਇੱਕ ਨਵਾਂ ਮਾਡਲ ਆ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਹੋਰ ਤੇਜ਼ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਜਿਸ ਦੀ ਸਟੋਰੇਜ ਵੀ ਵੱਧ ਹੈ।
g. Why did she decide against buying the computer she was obsessed with?
Answer: She decided not to buy it because she realized it would be a waste of money due to constantly changing technology.
हिंदी में: उसने कंप्यूटर न खरीदने का फैसला किया क्योंकि उसे समझ आ गया था कि तेजी से बदलती तकनीक के कारण पैसे बर्बाद होंगे।
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ: ਉਸ ਨੇ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ ਨਾ ਖਰੀਦਣ ਦਾ ਫ਼ੈਸਲਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਸਮਝ ਆ ਗਿਆ ਕਿ ਤੇਜ਼ੀ ਨਾਲ ਬਦਲ ਰਹੀ ਤਕਨਾਲੋਜੀ ਦੇ ਕਾਰਨ ਪੈਸੇ ਖਰਚਣ ਦਾ ਕੋਈ ਫ਼ਾਇਦਾ ਨਹੀਂ।
h. Why did the Bell employee advise the narrator to wait for a few more days?
Answer: They told her to wait because a new model of the computer was coming out soon.
हिंदी में: उन्होंने उसे इंतजार करने को कहा क्योंकि जल्द ही कंप्यूटर का नया मॉडल आ रहा था।
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ: ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੇ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਇੰਤਜ਼ਾਰ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਜਲਦੀ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ ਦਾ ਨਵਾਂ ਮਾਡਲ ਆ ਰਿਹਾ ਸੀ।
Activity 4
Identify the speaker and the listener
(a) “Oh, you don’t need to buy that one. We have another one coming out soon. It is even faster and has double the storage.”
Answer:
Employee at the Bell center is the speaker
The narrator is the speaker.
(b) “Please dad ! Is there anything else you need help with ?”
Answer:
The narrator is the speaker.
The narrator’s father is the listener.
(c) “Give me more chores !”
Answer:
The narrator is the speaker.
The narrator’s father is the listener.
Activity 5
Think and discuss with your partner the given scenario.
“Oh you don’t need to buy that one. We have another one coming out soon. It is even faster and has double the storage.”
Do you think
(a) It was wise of the narrator to put her money in a savings account? Why/why not?
Answer: Yes, it was smart because she could save the money she worked hard for.
हिंदी में: हाँ, यह समझदारी थी क्योंकि इससे वह अपनी मेहनत की कमाई बचा पाई।
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ: ਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਚੰਗੀ ਸੋਚ ਸੀ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਇਸ ਨਾਲ ਉਹ ਆਪਣੀ ਮਹਿੰਨਤ ਦੀ ਕਮਾਈ ਬਚਾ ਸਕੀ।
(b) It would have been wiser of the narrator to work for two more months and buy the newer model of the computer? Why/Why not?
Answer: No, it was not a good idea because new models keep coming out with new technology.
हिंदी में: नहीं, यह अच्छा विचार नहीं था क्योंकि नई तकनीक के साथ नए मॉडल आते रहते हैं।
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ: ਨਹੀਂ, ਇਹ ਵਧੀਆ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਸੀ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਨਵੀਂ ਤਕਨਾਲੋਜੀ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਨਵੇਂ ਮਾਡਲ ਆਉਂਦੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ।
Activity 6
Read the sentences given below and state which type of sentences they are in the given space.
(a) He plays football.
(b) She does not live here.
(c) Please help me.
(d) May you grow wiser!
(e) Do you play?
(f) How brave he is!
(g) Always speak the truth.
(h) Who does not love his country?
(i) How ugly the camel is!
(j) Does he come here daily?
(k) Leave his place.
(l) May you live long!
(m) Has he come here?
(n) May you succeed!
(o) The earth moves round the sun.
(p) I wish you were rich!
(q) Where is your pen?
(r) I wish I were a King!
(s) What a pity!
(a) He plays football. — Affirmative
(b) She does not live here. — Assertive
(c) Please help me. — Imperative
(d) May you grow wiser! — Optative
(e) Do you play? — Interrogative
(f) How brave he is! — Exclamatory
(g) Always speak the truth. — Imperative
(h) Who does not love his country? — Interrogative
(i) How ugly the camel is! — Exclamatory
(j) Does he come here daily? — Interrogative
(k) Leave his place. — Imperative
(l) May you live long! — Optative
(m) Has he come here? — Interrogative
(n) May you succeed! — Optative
(o) The earth moves round the sun. — Assertive
(p) I wish you were rich! — Optative
(q) Where is your pen? — Interrogative
(r) I wish I were a King! — Optative
(s) What a pity! — Exclamatory
Activity 7
Study the give ahead sentences carefully and note how Declarative sentences have been changed into Interrogative sentences.
Affirmative
- He is clever.
- He was simple.
- Ram was feeling tired.
- Sita was angry.
- They were good friends.
- He painted the door blue.
- He has three pencils.
- We had a good time there.
- I have to do it.
- Sohan had finished his work.
- I shall go there tomorrow.
- He will play a match.
- I can do it.
- He may help you.
- The sun does not shine at night.
Interrogative
- Is he clever?
- Was he simple?
- Was Ram feeling tired?
- Was Sita angry?
- Were they good friends?
- Did he paint the door blue?
- Has he three pencils?
- Had we a good time there?
- Have I to do it?
- Had Sohan finished his work?
- Shall I go there tomorrow?
- Will he play a match?
- Can I do it?
- May he help you?
- Does the sun not shine at night?
Activity 8
Convert the following Interrogative sentences into Assertive (Declarative) sentences.
Interrogative
- Are you on leave today?
- Was the train late?
- Were the boys not lazy?
- Am I strong?
- Is your sister ill?
- Has it been raining since morning?
- Have you fulfilled your promise?
- Has he taken the test?
- Had you seen this picture?
- Did he come by train yesterday?
- Can you travel fifty miles a day?
- Should I stick to my promise?
- Does the watchman keep watch over the house?
- Do you pray to God everyday?
Declarative
- You are on leave today.
- The train was late.
- The boys were not lazy.
- I am strong.
- Your sister is ill.
- It has been raining since morning.
- You have fulfilled your promise.
- He has taken the test.
- You had seen this picture.
- He came by train yesterday.
- You can travel fifty miles a day.
- I should stick to my promise.
- The watchman keeps watch over the house.
- You pray to God every day.
Activity 9
Change the following Positive sentences into their Negative form.
Positive
- This dress is very costly.
- His neighbour was quite well yesterday.
- Your friends were good to me.
- Shyam has a lotus in his hand.
- I have a horse.
- I have seen this picture.
- You have corrected me.
- The cattle graze in the pasture.
- I get up early in the morning.
- We saw a snake in the grass.
Negative
- This dress is not very costly.
- His neighbour was not quite well yesterday.
- Your friends were not good to me.
- Shyam does not have a lotus in his hand.
- I do not have a horse.
- I have not seen this picture.
- You have not corrected me.
- The cattle do not graze in the pasture.
- I do not get up early in the morning.
- We saw no snake in the grass.
Activity 10
Convert the following Negative sentences into their Positive form.
Negative
- Sohan is not an idle boy.
- I do not have an umbrella with me.
- He may not play well today.
- She cannot tell a lie.
- I must not take this medicine.
- He does not take this risk.
- Do not strike the match.
- Do not let him go.
- Do not keep my book.
- They did not catch the evening train.
Positive
- Sohan is an idle boy.
- I have an umbrella with me.
- He may play well today.
- She can tell a lie.
- I must take this medicine.
- He takes this risk.
- Strike the match.
- Let him go.
- Keep my book.
- They caught the evening train.
Activity 11
Change the following Exclamatory sentences into Assertive sentences
Exclamatory
- Bravo! You have done well.
- Alas! The soldiers died at Galwan.
- How beautiful the scenery is!
- How foolish I had been!
- What a disaster the earthquake is!
- How stiff the paper is!
- May God reward this act of yours!
- What a terrible storm it is!
- Wonderful! I have never seen anything like this earlier.
- May God pardon this sinner.
Assertive
- It is brave of you to have done well.
- It is sad that the soldiers died at Galwan.
- The scenery is very beautiful.
- I have been very foolish.
- The earthquake is a big disaster.
- The paper is very stiff.
- We wish that God may reward this act of yours.
- It is a very terrible storm.
- It is wonderful; I have never seen anything like this before.
- We wish that God may pardon this sinner.
Activity 12
Change the following Assertive sentences into Exclamatory sentences.
Assertive
- He is truly noble.
- This is indeed a great pleasure.
- It is very kind of you to help him.
- I wish I were young again.
- It is a very wonderful opportunity.
- It is a bitterly cold morning.
- It was an extremely delightful party.
- She danced very beautifully.
- I wish I had never met you.
- It is stupid of me to forget your name.
Exclamatory
- How noble he is!
- What a pleasure!
- What a kindness to help him like that!
- Oh! I wish I were young again.
- What a wonderful opportunity!
- What a cold morning!
- How delightful the party was!
- How beautifully she danced!
- Would that I had never met you!
- How stupid of me to forget your name!
Activity 13
Listen to your teacher-talking about birds. Your teacher will read the text twice. Complete the following table and answer the question that follows while listening to the passage the second time.
First Listening
Solution:-
| Name | Size | Colour | Habitat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myna | Medium | Black with yellow beak and legs | Urban and rural areas |
| Eagle | Large | Brown with white and yellow parts | Mountains, forests, and open fields |
| Pigeon | Medium | Grey with shades of blue and green | Urban areas and parks |
Second Listening Question :
Why are birds referred to as the friends of farmers’?
Answer:
Birds are called friends of farmers because they eat harmful insects in the fields. If they don’t eat these insects, the insects can damage the crops.
Hindi:
चिड़ियों को किसानों का दोस्त कहा जाता है क्योंकि वे खेतों के हानिकारक कीड़े खा जाती हैं। अगर वे इन कीड़ों को नहीं खाएंगी, तो ये कीड़े फसलों को खराब कर सकते हैं।
Punjabi:
ਪੰਛੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਕਿਸਾਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਦੋਸਤ ਕਿਹਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਉਹ ਖੇਤਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਨੁਕਸਾਨਦਿਹ ਕੀੜਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਖਾ ਲੈਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਜੇ ਉਹ ਇਹ ਕੀੜੇ ਨਾ ਖਾਣ, ਤਾਂ ਇਹ ਕੀੜੇ ਫਸਲਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਨੁਕਸਾਨ ਪਹੁੰਚਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ।
Activity 14
Work with your partner. You will play the roles of a shop owner and a customer. Both of you will ask and answer the questions asked during the conversation. The beginning of the conversation is given. You will start with the given conversation and then continue.
Shop owner : How may I help you ?
Customer : I need to buy some biscuits and ice cream.
Shop owner : Which biscuits do you want ?
Customer : I want good cream biscuits. Which ones do you have ?
Shop owner : I have Little Magic biscuits.
Customer : Little Magic ? Never heard of them!
Shop owner : Oh, they are chocolate biscuits with vanilla and strawberry cream.
Customer : That sounds interesting! I think I will buy some.
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Solution:
Shop owner : How may I help you ?
Customer : I need to buy some biscuits and ice cream.
Shop owner : Which biscuits do you want ?
Customer : I want good cream biscuits. Which ones do you have ?
Shop owner : I have Little Magic biscuits.
Customer : Little Magic ? Never heard of them!
Shop owner : Oh, they are chocolate biscuits with vanilla and strawberry cream.
Customer : That sounds interesting! I think I will buy some.
Shop owner: How many packets would you like?
Customer: I’ll take two packets, please.
Shop owner: Would you like anything else?
Customer: Yes, I need ice cream too. What flavors do you have?
Shop owner: We have vanilla, chocolate, and mango.
Customer: I’ll take one chocolate and one mango.
Shop owner: Alright, anything else?
Customer: No, that’s all. How much does it cost?
Shop owner: It’s 150 rupees for the biscuits and 200 rupees for the ice cream.
Customer: Here is the money.
Shop owner: Thank you! Here’s your change.
Customer: Thank you very much.
Shop owner: You’re welcome! Have a good day!
Activity 15
Think of a story that you have read in this book. Identify the setting, characters, problem and the solution.
| Name of the Story | The Value of Money |
| Setting | An Urban Area |
| Characters | Narrator, Bell center employees |
| Problem | Buying the Latest Computer, Changing Models with the fast changing technology. |
| Solution | Go on with your current computer. Save Money. Honour its value. |
Activity 16
Write about a real incident that happened with you in the form of a story keeping the components of the story in your mind. First make your notes and then write the incident in the space given.
- Setting: A busy train station during a weekday morning rush hour.
- Characters:
- Me (narrator)
- An elderly woman
- A young man (bystander)
- A train conductor
- Problem: The elderly woman dropped her bag onto the train tracks, and she seemed too frail to retrieve it herself. The train was about to arrive in a few minutes, adding to the urgency of the situation.
- Solution: I decided to jump down to the tracks and retrieve the bag while ensuring my safety. The young man helped me by keeping a lookout for the approaching train.
- Incident / Story: The story revolves around a quick decision made to help someone in need, showcasing courage, empathy, and teamwork in an unexpected situation.
Story Structure:
| Setting It was a typical busy weekday morning at the central train station. Commuters were rushing to catch their trains, and the platform was packed with people. |
| Characters – Me (narrator), a regular commuter heading to work. – An elderly woman, visibly struggling with her belongings. – A young man, another commuter. – A train conductor. |
| Problem The elderly woman accidentally dropped her bag onto the train tracks. She looked worried and too weak to climb down and retrieve it herself. The train was due in a few minutes. |
| Solution I decided to help her by jumping down onto the tracks to grab her bag. The young man offered to keep an eye out for the train while I quickly retrieved it. |
Incident / Story Without overthinking, I decided to act. I approached her and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll get it for you.” I quickly handed my backpack to a young man standing nearby, who nodded and offered to help by keeping an eye out for the approaching train. I jumped down onto the tracks, carefully watching my step. I grabbed the bag and turned around, ready to climb back up. Just as I handed the bag to the young man, the faint sound of an oncoming train horn filled the air. He reached out, pulled me up, and we both jumped back onto the platform in time. The train whizzed past a few seconds later, sending a gust of wind through the crowd. The elderly woman was overwhelmed with gratitude, thanking me profusely. The bystanders around us gave appreciative nods and smiles. It was a small act, but it reminded me of the impact we can have by taking action in moments of urgency. |
Activity 17
Narrate a situation when your parents offered you money in exchange for doing something in the box given below.
- Setting: At home, during a summer vacation.
- Characters:
- Me (narrator)
- My parents
- Problem: I wanted to buy a new video game that was quite expensive. My parents suggested that I could earn the money by doing some tasks around the house.
- Solution: I accepted the challenge and took on several chores like cleaning the garage, mowing the lawn, and washing the car to earn the money.
- Incident / Story: The story reflects on hard work, determination, and the value of earning something through effort.
- Characters:
Story Structure:
| Setting It was a hot summer afternoon at home during the school vacation. I was lounging in my room, thinking about how much I wanted the latest video game. |
| Characters – Me (narrator), a teenager eager to get a new game. – My parents, who believed in teaching the value of money through effort and hard work. |
| Problem I really wanted to buy a new video game, but it was too expensive for my pocket money to cover. I needed a way to earn extra money to buy it. |
| Solution My parents offered me a deal: I could earn money by helping with some extra chores around the house, such as cleaning the garage, mowing the lawn, and washing the car. |
Incident / Story One sunny afternoon during my summer break, I was daydreaming in my room about the latest video game all my friends were talking about. I could imagine myself playing it and knew it would be a blast. However, there was a big problem—the game was quite expensive, and my allowance wasn’t enough to cover the cost. I decided to approach my parents and ask if they could give me some extra money. Instead of handing me the money, they proposed something different. “If you really want it, why don’t you earn it?” my dad suggested. “You can help us out around the house and we’ll pay you for the chores,” my mom added. At first, I was hesitant; I wasn’t thrilled about the idea of spending my summer cleaning or mowing the lawn. But the thought of the game motivated me. I accepted their offer and immediately got to work. I started by cleaning out the cluttered garage, organizing everything from old boxes to dusty bicycles. The next day, I mowed the lawn under the scorching sun, sweating profusely but feeling a sense of accomplishment. Over the next week, I washed the car, cleaned the windows, and even helped in the garden. Every day brought new challenges, but I kept my eyes on the prize. Finally, after days of hard work, I saved up enough money. My parents handed me the last bit of cash, smiling proudly. I felt a sense of pride that was more valuable than the money itself. I had earned it. When I finally bought the game and played it, it felt different. I enjoyed it more, knowing that every bit of fun was paid for by my hard work. This experience taught me the importance of effort and the true value of money. |
Activity 18
Prepare a list of Do’s and Don’ts that will help us to save water. You can start thinking of your everyday routine when you use water. You will put up this list at a prominent place in your home where everybody can see it and make efforts to save water. You must write complete sentences.
Do’s to Save Water:
- Take quick showers: Try to finish your shower in 5 minutes or less.
- Turn off the tap while brushing: Don’t let the water run when you are brushing your teeth.
- Fix leaky taps: If a tap is dripping, get it fixed quickly.
- Use a bucket to wash cars and bikes: Don’t use a hose; use a bucket of water instead.
- Install low-flow showerheads: These use less water but work just as well.
- Collect rainwater: Use buckets or containers to collect rain for watering plants.
- Run the washing machine only when it’s full: This saves a lot of water and energy.
- Reuse water when possible: For example, use water from washing vegetables to water plants.
- Sweep driveways with a broom: Don’t use a hose to clean outside areas.
- Use a dual-flush toilet: It uses less water for liquid waste.
Don’ts to Save Water:
- Don’t leave taps running: Always turn off taps tightly when not in use.
- Don’t use running water to thaw food: Let food thaw in the fridge or use the microwave.
- Don’t ignore dripping taps or leaking toilets: Even small drips waste a lot of water.
- Don’t take long baths: Showers use less water than filling up a bathtub.
- Don’t water plants in the hot sun: Water them in the early morning or evening to save water.
- Don’t run the dishwasher half-full: Wait until it’s full to use less water.
- Don’t let water run while washing vegetables: Use a bowl of water and then reuse it for plants.
- Don’t flush trash down the toilet: It wastes water. Use a trash bin instead.
- Don’t overwater your lawn: Use a timer to control watering times.
- Don’t leave hoses or taps on: Always turn them off when you are done.
