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DAV Class 6 English Reader Book Solutions Unit 2 Hobbies
Introduction:
People follow different hobbies depending upon their aptitude and means. Use the clues given below and solve the crossword puzzle related to hobbies. You can work in pairs.
Across →
1. A tale in a book that’s read.
Or one that’s told to us in bed. (5 letters)
5. Tank of water for us to see, Colourful fish from far off sea. (8 letters)
6. It’s an ink-filled writing tool, That you use at home or school. (3 letters)
9. To move your feet round and round
In tune to the music’s happy sound. (5 letters)
Down ↓
1. A little piece of paper with a coloured front
And glue on the back, that’s put on your mail,
With it, the mail gets delivered without fail. (5 letters)
2. To go through the printed word
Written in a book, magazine or card. (4 letters)
3. A wonderful box for you and me,
That lets us take pictures of things we see. (6 letters)
4. When you go out with family or friends for fun,
You eat and play, and dance and run. (6 letters)
7. Tricks that fool the eye and ear, Like making a rabbit disappear. (5 letters)
8. A piece of writing for reading and recitation,
Written in verse, it’s a literary composition. (4 letters)
10. It’s a thing to play with and have fun,
It can be a car, a doll, a bunny the stuffed one. (3 letters)
Answer:
A
A.1.
Read the words given below.
Now match these words given with the hobbies they are related to. Add two more things that you associate with the hobby.
(a) Photography ______ ______ ______
Answer:
Photography – reel camera photoframe
(b) Fishing ______ ______ ______
Answer:
Fishing – hook fishfood sea
(c) Dancing ______ ______ ______
Answer:
Dancing – anklets dance floor music
(d) Stamp Collection ______ ______ ______
Answer:
Stamp Collection – album stamp alue
(e) Embroidery ______ ______ ______
Answer:
Embroidery – needle thread fabric
(f) Gardening ______ ______ ______
Answer:
Gardening – spade water fertilizer
(g) Music ______ ______ ______
Answer:
Music – compact disc speaker music sustem
(h) Travelling ______ ______ ______
Answer:
suitcase map ticket
(i) Reading ______ ______ ______
Answer:
Reading – bookmark marker book
(j) Painting ______ ______ ______
Answer:
Painting – brush drawina sheet colours
A.2.
Bedroom Skating Summary
This poem is composed by Gareth Owen. It is about a girl who is mad after skating. The poem has enough instances to show how mad is the poet’s sister after skating. There is no ice rink within fifty miles of her house even then the poet’s sister practises skating in her bedroom. She practises here as if it were the Olympic stadium. She wears skates in her feet and runs everywhere in the room without caring for anything in her way. She switches on the music very loudly and dances to the music wearing the skates.
She starts her practice early in the morning. She carries a pillow in her hand while skating. In the morning when the poet is having his breakfast his sister comes spinning round and round in such a way that his hands tremble and all the cornflakes fall down. On one Thursday morning she made the poet stand on the bed holding up a card marked ‘six’ which is a sign of victory. She is very dedicated towards skating. Even she knows that she cannot win the world title for skating and cannot get any gold medal. She also practises a lot.
यह कविता गैरथ ओवेन द्वारा रचित है। यह कविता एक लड़की के बारे में है, जो स्केटिंग की दीवानी है। इस कविता में अनेक दृष्टांत हैं जो यह दर्शाते हैं कि कवि की बहन किस प्रकार स्केटिंग की दीवानी है। उसके घर से पचास मील दूर तक स्केटिंग करने की कोई भी जगह नहीं है फिर भी लेखक की बहन अपने शयनकक्ष में स्केटिंग का अभ्यास करती है। वह इस कक्ष को ओलंपिक मंच मानकर अभ्यास करती है। वह अपने पैरों में स्केट्स बाँधकर जब दौड़ती है तो उसे अपने रास्ते में आने वाली किसी भी वस्तु का ध्यान नहीं रहता। वह संगीत बहुत ऊँची आवाज़ में बजा कर स्केट्स पहनकर नृत्य का अभ्यास करती है।
वह प्रातः ही अपना अभ्यास आरंभ कर देती है। जब वह स्केटिंग करते है अपने हाथ एक तकिया ले लेती है। सुबह जब कवि अपना नाश्ता कर रहा होता है तो उसकी बहन स्केट्स पहनकर घूमती हुई आती है। और इस प्रकार घूमती है कि वह नाश्ते को नीचे गिरा देती है। एक गुरूवार की सुबह उसने कवि को बिस्तर पर एक ‘छह ‘ लिखा हुआ कार्ड पकड़ाकर खड़ा किया जो विजय का प्रतीक है। वह स्केटिंग को पूर्णत: समर्पित है। उसे इस बात का भी एहसास है कि उसे कभी पुरस्कार और स्वर्ण पदक नहीं मिल सकता। आज तक दुनिया में उसके जैसा कोई स्केटर नहीं हुआ जो इतनी लगन से अपने शयनकक्ष में अभ्यास करता हो ।
Word – Meanings:
Explode = to burst loudly – धमाके के साथ फटना;
Spinning = to make something turn round quickly – घुमाना;
Victory = triumph – जीत ;
Salutes = an action that a soldier etc. does to show respect – अभिवादन;
Dedication = giving time and efforts to something whole – heartedly – समर्पण।
A.3 Tick (✓) the correct option to complete the sentences.
(a) The speaker is the girl’s ______
(a) brother.
(b) cousin.
(c) friend.
Answer:
(a) brother.
(b) The girl practises skating in the bedroom because ______
(a) it is convenient.
(b) there is no ice rink nearby.
(c) she enjoys doing it here.
Answer:
(b) there is no ice rink nearby.
(c) ‘Avalanche of music’ suggests that the music being played is ______
(a) loud.
(b) soft.
(c) uninteresting.
Answer:
(a) loud.
(d) To practise free style doubles, the girl has for company ______
(a) her brother.
(b) a pillow.
(c) a friend.
Answer:
(b) a pillow.
(e) She spends ______on her practice.
(a) one hour.
(b) two hours.
(c) many hours.
Answer:
(c) many hours.
(f) The speaker watches her skate with ______
(a) disgust.
(b) fascination.
(c) envy.
Answer:
(a) disgust.
A.4. HOTS
The poem brings out certain qualities of the girl. Pick out adjectives from the box given below to match the qualities which the lines in the poem suggest.
Answer:
| Quality | Evidence |
| (a) bossy | Last Thursday she even made me
Stand up on my bed And hold up cards marked ‘Six’. |
| (b) reaular | My sister perfects her dance routines
In the Olympic Stadium of my bedroom |
| (c) committed | Despite her endless dedication
And her hours of practice. |
| (d) imaainative | For her free style doubles
She hurls this pillow called Torvill. |
| (e) energetic | She explodes out of cupboards
To an avalanche of music And whirls about the polished line. |
A.5. Life Skills
The narrator’s sister liked skating. There was no ice-rink near her house but she managed to follow her passion in her ‘bedroom’.
One often faces many problems while moving towards one’s goals. One has to be a good ‘problem solver’ to be successful.
ARE YOU A GOOD PROBLEM SOLVER?
Here are problems of three children. Give them tips to overcome their problems.
A.6. Read these verbs as they appear in the poem.
Select the right verb and fill its correct form in the blanks given below:
(a) When Rahul _________ the top, it goes round and round for nearly two minutes.
Answer:
whirls
(b) A bomb of mild intensity _________ in the main market today.
Answer:
exploded
(c) The hunter _________ his spear at the bear.
Answer:
hurled
(d) The tumbler _________ about the floor as it fell off the shelf.
Answer:
spinned
A.7. One of your friends has won the first prize in an inter-school event. Present a praise speech highlighting his/her talent and qualities. Jot down a few points before making the presentation.
Answer:
A Word of Praise
Good morning friends, Today I am here to present a speech highlighting my friend’s achievements. Rahul, as you all know is a very talented boy. He is a good artist also. That’s why the teacher selected him for Inter-School Art Competition Organised by Camlin India Ltd. You all will be glad to know that he got first prize in this competition and made the school proud. His paintings will adorn the pages of the Times of India. Not only he is a good artist, but he is good at studies also. May God grant him success in all his endeavours.
B.1. Do you know?
The hobby of stamp collecting is called Philately.
What do you call one who collects stamps _________ ?
Answer:
Philatelist
B.2. You may have many friends in school or at home. Do you have a pen-friend or an e-mail friend?
Given on the next page are a few names from the PEN PAL column of a magazine with their addresses, age groups, email addresses and hobbies.
- Add your name with your particulars to the list.
- Then select any two you would like to make friends with.
- Give reasons for your selection.
Silvia Vizoni
Gisele Lima
Av. Parana, 401
Cacoal, Brazil
fundacen@citis. br.
Age – 11 years
Hobbies – playing badminton, computer games, painting, stamp collecting.
Estelle Chirara
P.O. Box 6048
Hillside Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
oheswood@teleconet.co
Age – 11 years
Hobbies – swimming, playing cricket, shopping, music.
Molly Roth
4 Forge Road
Boiling Springs
USA
tiger@dp.net
Age – 10 years
Hobbies – writing letters, internet surfing, fishing.
R. Shankar
Mananbuchavadi
Thanjavur
Tamil Nadu
shanrvjn.com
Age – 12 years
Hobbies – theatre, making friends, dancing, talking.
Hiromi Anto
3-5-1 Miyako
Ilwate
Japan
miyaso@tac. net
Age – 11 years
Hobbies – playing guitar, travelling, gardening.
Jae Woang Park
723 Banghak – Dong
Dobong-gu Seoul
Korea
evoicehanmai1. net
Age – 10 years
Hobbies – singing, writing poems,
reading, playing basketball.
Name – Rishab Kumar
Address – Z-231, Sector 12, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075
Age – 14 years
Hobbies – Making friends, painting, reading.
Answer:
I would like to make R. Shankar from Tamil Nadu and Hiromi Anto from Japan my best friends because I am always veiy keen to move about places where I have never been to. Apart from this, their hobbies are almost similar to mine. If I make them our friends they will keep me update about the activities that are taking place there.
B.3.
The Collectors Summary
Dr. Mody had a hobby of collecting stamps and Jehangir came to Dr. Mody’s house where he showed him his first stamp collection in the form of an album. His first stamp album was gifted to him by his uncle Nusserwanji which was blank at that time but now it was full of colour stamps. The album contained stamps from different countries. Jehangir was so impressed by Mody’s talk and the album that he told Dr. Mody that he wanted to become stamp collector. Dr. Mody told him to bring an album for beginning and a packet of 100 assorted stamps from different countries.
Dr. Mody was very happy with Jehangir because he always wanted somebody like him who could learn everything so quickly and do his work neatly as Dr. Mody would himself do. Jehangir wanted to have a look on the first album that uncle Nusserwanji had gifted to Dr. Mody. But Uncle Burjor in turn took him to the ‘cupboard and told him to look at his stamps. The cupboard contained biscuit tins and sweet tins of all shapes and sizes. To his amazement, he saw that all the tins were full of stamps and the cupboard box had six empty albums.
डॉक्टर मोदी को टिकट इकट्ठा करने का बहुत शौक था और जहाँगीर ने उनके घर पर उनकी पहली टिकट एलबम देखी। उसकी पहली टिकट एलबम उनके चाचा नुसेरबंजी ने उपहार के तौर पर दी थी। डॉक्टर मोदी ने जहाँगीर को बताया कि जब वह एलबम उन्हें भेंट की गयी थी तो यह एकदम खाली थी। लेकिन अब डॉक्टर मोदी ने इसे रंगीन टिकटों से भर दिया था। इस एलबम में अलग-अलग देशों की डाक टिकटें थीं। जहाँगीर डॉक्टर मोदी की बातें सुनकर और उनके टिकट संग्रह को देखकर बहुत प्रभावित हुए और उसने डॉ॰ मोदी से कहा कि वह टिकट संग्राहक बनाना चाहता था। डॉ० मोदी उसकी रूचि टिकट संग्रह में देखकर बहुत खुश हुये। वे हमेशा चाहते थे कि जहाँगीर की रूचि जैसा कोई व्यक्ति हो जो सभी चीज तेजी से सीख सके। जहाँगीर ने बहुत ही लगन के साथ एलबम में टिकट लगाना सीख लिया। जहाँगीर ने जब एक बार फिर डॉ॰ मोदी की एलबम देखने की चाह दिखायी तो उसे अंकल वरजोर एक अलमारी के पास ले गये। उस अलमारी में भिन्न-भिन्न प्रकार के बिस्कुट और टॉफियों के डिब्बों में हर तरह के डाक टिकट उपलब्ध थे।
Seeing Jehangir surprised, Dr. Mody told him that he had been collecting stamps for so many years as he had contacts in different countries and also due to the nature of his job he met so many people from different countries. He used to tell them about his hobby who in turn will send stamps to Dr. Mody. Dr Mody advised Jehangir to make lots and lots of friends and share hobbies with them. The collection depends on how you interact with different people and should also share his hobbies with them.
जब जहाँगीर ने उन्हें खोलकर देखा तो वह हैरान रह गया। जहाँगीर को इस कदर हैरान देखकर डॉ० मोदी ने उसे बताया कि वे बहुत वर्षों से टिकटें इकट्ठी कर रहे हैं। विभिन्न देशों में उनके मित्र होने के कारण और उनकी नौकरी की प्रकृति के कारण वे भिन्न-भिन्न प्रकार के लोगों से मिलते हैं । इस कारण उनका शौक पूरा हो सका। उन्होंने जहाँगीर को सुझाया कि यदि वे भी अपना शौक पूरा करना चाहते हैं तो उसे बहुत सारे दोस्त बनाने चाहिए और उनके साथ अपने शौक बाँटने चाहिए।
Word – Meanings:
Stamp = a small piece of paper that you stick on a letter – टिकट;
Feast = a special meal – भोज;
Glancing = a quick look – दृष्टिपात;
Inspiration = a feeling that gives you exciting new ideas – प्रेरणा;
Glitter = to sparkle – चमक;
Beckoned = to show somebody with a movement of finger – संकेत करना;
Arena = an open space for public entertainments – रंगा स्थली;
Hinge = to depend on something – किसी बात पर निर्भर करना;
Oval = egg shaped – अण्डाकार |
B.4. On the basis of your reading of the extract, complete the following statements.
(a) On first day Dr. Mody showed Jehangir _________
Answer:
On first day Dr. Mody showed Jehangir his first stamp album which was gifted by his uncle Nusserwanji.
(b) While flipping through the pages of the album, Dr. Mody’s voice was _________ and his eyes _________
Answer:
While flipping through the pages of the album, Dr. Mody’s voice was inspired and his eyes started glittering.
(c) Jehangir wanted to see the album again because the album _________
Answer:
Jehangir wanted to see the album again because the album inspired him a lot to be a stamp collector.
(d) To begin with the stamp collection hobby, Jehangir bought _________
Answer:
To begin with the stamp collection hobby, Jehangir bought a stamp album and a packet of 100 assorted stamps.
(e) Dr. Mody was very happy on helping Jehangir, for his deepest wish had been to _________
Answer:
Dr. Mody was very happy on helping Jehangir, for his deepest wish had been to share his hobby with someone like Jehangir.
(f) Dr. Mody was happy with his young recruit because he could-
_________
_________
_________
_________
Answer:
Dr. Mody was happy with his young recruit because he could-
(i) learn quickly,
(ii) do work with a lot of concentration,
(iii) do work very neatly,
(iv) paste the stamps in the hinges.
(g) Jehangir was surprised when Dr. Mody showed him the biscuit and sweet tins because the tins were _________
Answer:
Jehangir was surprised when Dr. Mody showed him the biscuit and sweet tins because the tins were full of stamps.
(h) To become a good stamp collector, Dr. Mody advised Jehangir to-
_________
_________
_________
_________
Answer:
To become a good stamp collector, Dr. Mody advised Jehangir to-
(i) become a smart person,
(ii) start making lots of friends,
(iii) tell friends about their hobbies and exchange stamps with them.
(i) A good stamp collection depends upon the _________ of the individual.
Answer:
A good stamp collection depends upon the smartness of the individual.
B.5. The extract describes two visits of Jehangir to Dr. Mody’s house. The following points briefly describe what happened in the two visits. However, the points have got mixed. Sort out the points and list them under the two headings given below. Also arrange them in the correct order as they appear in the extract.
- expressed a desire to see the album again.
- Dr. Mody advised him how to begin the hobby.
- was wonderstruck by Dr. Mody’s collection of stamps.
- saw Dr. Mody’s first stamp album.
- wanted to be a stamp collector.
- learnt how to identify and sort stamps.
- helped Dr. Mody to mount stamps in the album.
- the album had a magical effect on him.
- saw the biscuit and sweet tins full of stamps.
Answer:
| First Visit | Second Visit |
| 1. saw Dr. Mody’s first stamp album.
2. the album had a magical effect on him 3. was wonderstruck by Dr. Mody’s collection of stamps 4. expressed desire to see the album again 5. wanted to be a stamp collector 6. Dr. Mody advised him how to begin the hobby of stamps. |
1. learnt how to identify and sort stamps
2. helped Dr. Mody to mount stamps in the album 3. saw the biscuit and sweet tins full |
B.6. HOTS
Human beings are essentially social beings. Dr. Mody has also advised Jehangir to make lots of friends.
How can socialising help us in achieving our goals in a better way? Share your views with your partner.
Answer:
Myself: Tell me Rohan, how socialising helps us in achieving our goals in a better way?
Rohan: Socialising helps us to make contacts. It helps in exchanging notes, stamps, coins, etc.
Myself: Yes, that’s right. But what about studies?
Rohan: It can help in studies too. But only we have to draw a line somewhere. We should not waste our time in too much gossiping, etc.
Myself: Now, I have understood. I will make friends and take their help whenever needed.
Rohan: Yes, and do help them when they need your help.
B.7. Life Skills
Time management is the cornerstone of success. Planning your week ahead helps you to manage time effectively. Prepare your weekly planner below.
Answer:
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
| Monday | Going to school | Taking rest, lunch and watching TV | Playing games, doing homework, going to bed by 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Going to school | Coming back from school, lunch, rest and doing painting | Doing homework, watching TV from 9:00 to 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Going to school | Coming back from school, lunch, rest, watching my favourite programme | Doing homework, playing an outdoor game with friends. |
| Thursday | Going to school | Coming back from school, lunch, rest, watching my favourite programme | Doing homework, going to park with friends. |
| Friday | Going to school | Coming back from school, lunch, rest, watching my favourite programme | Doing homework, playing with our siblings. |
| Saturday | Going to school | Coming back from school, lunch, rest, watching my favourite programme | Doing homework, playing with our siblings. |
| Sunday | Getting up at 6 O’clock. Going for a morning walk, Sitting down to study.
10:00 am – Taking bath and breakfast. 11 to 11:30 am – watching TV |
12:00 pm – Devoting time to Philately.
1:00 pm – Lunch Taking Rest |
4:00 to 6:00 pm sitting down to study
6:00 pm – Going out with Mom and Dad. 9:00 pm – Dinner & TV watching. |
B.8. Values
Nusserwanji Uncle gave Dr. Mody his first stamp album. Dr. Mody became a mentor for Jehangir.
Our elders are a treasure house of knowledge and experience but we often ignore them and fail to realise their importance in our life.
Write three things which you would like to do for your grandparents and parents to make them feel special.
Solution:
| For Grandparents | For Parents |
| 1. I would read stories to them. | 1. I would try to fulfil all their dreams. |
| 2. I would like to take them out in the evenings for a walk. | 2. I would study hard to make them happy. |
| 3. I would love to cook for them. | 3. I would love to take them to exotic places. |
B.9. Match the following expressions from the passage with the ideas they convey.
Answer:
| (a) feast of colour and design | (iv) very attractive |
| (b) flying past | (i) moving quickly |
| (c) worked its magic | (v) had a fascinating effect |
| (d) rescue him | (ii) save him |
| (e) mouth fell open | (iii) was very surprised |
B.10. Find words in the passage which mean the same as—
(a) giving a quick short look (para 2) ______
Answer:
glancing
(b) great (para 3) ______
Answer:
tremendous
(c) tuned set of bells (para 7) ______
Answer:
echoed
(d) a new member (para 8) ______
Answer:
recruit
(e) shape with length greater than the breadth (para 10) ______
Answer:
rectangular
B.11. Jehangir begins to act on Dr. Mody’s advice seriously. As suggested by him, he decides to make new friends and discuss his hobby of collecting stamp with them. Here is a dialogue between Jehangir and Mukund. Fill in the blanks appropriately to complete the conversation that takes place between them.
Jehangir : Hello, I’m Jehangir. I am 12 years old.
Mukund: Hello, I’m Mukund. I am 13 years old. I love listening to music. I also like photography and collecting stamps.
Jehangir : Oh, I’m so glad. I’ve found ______. Even I’ve just _________.
Mukund : In that case, both of us can be good friends. _________
Jeliangir: I’ve collected around 50 stamps. Most of them are from envelopes that my father throws away. _________ ?
Mukund : I also have some stamps. I’ll pass them on to you. _________ ?
Jehangir : My friend Sukanyn also collects st1Inps. We’ll find out others who collect stamps aiicl soon Iirm a club.
Mukund : And then very soon we’ll have a sizeable collection to talk about. We’ll also make some pen pals. They may also like to send us some stamps of different countries.
Answer:
Jehangir : Hello, I’m Jehangir. I am 12 years old.
Mukund : Hello, I’m Mukund. I am 13 years old. I love listening to music. I also like photography and collecting stamps.
Jehangir : Oh, I’m so glad. I’ve found a friend. Even I’ve just the same hobbies as you have.
Mukund : In that case, both of us can be good friends. Can you tell me how many stamps you have collected?
Jehangir : I’ve collected around 50 stamps. Most of them are from envelopes that my father throws away. Don’t you have any stamp?
Mukund : Yes, I also have some stamps. Ill pass them on to you. Do you have any friend who has the same hobby?
Jehangir : My friend Sukanya also collects stamps. We’ll find out others who collect stamps and soon form a club.
Mukund : And then very soon well have a sizeable collection to talk about. Well also make some pen pals. They may also like to send us some stamps of different countries.
C
C.1. Following are the names of famous writers, books and characters. Work with your partner and classify them under the three headings given below.
Answer:
| Writer | Book | Character |
| Enid Blyton
R.K. Narayan Salman Rushdie V.S. Naipal Arthur Conan Doyle |
Gulliver’s Travels
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Aesop’s Fables Grimm’s Fairy Tales Alice in Wonderland |
Alladin
Swami Tintin Hansel Harry Potter |
| Arundhati Roy | ||
| Hercule Poirot |
C.2. Reading is a hobby. Survey your class and find out how many students enjoy this hobby.
Answer:
When I asked my classmates about reading as their hobby, I found find that 22 students out of 35 are keenly interested in reading. They often read many interesting books which can help them in gaining knowledge as well as entertaining them.
C.3. Every child must read two to three books in a year. To select a good book to read, go through some book reviews in newspapers and magazines. They will help you decide which book to read.
Listen to the audio CD titled Listen & Comprehend (Class-VI). After listening, answer the questions asked in the audio CD verbally. Listen to the tape script once again and attempt the given question. The tape script is also given on page no. 54.
C.4. Carefully listen to the tape script and complete the sentences.
(a) The speaker’s mother bought this dictionary because she was writing science ______.
Answer:
textbooks
(b) The speaker was first attracted by the ______ and beautiful ______ pictures in the dictionary.
Answer:
colours, pictures
(c) The dictionary gives the ______ of different words in an easy manner.
Answer:
meanings and pronunciation
(d) The speaker is interested both in physics and ______.
Answer:
biology
(e) The dictionary gives brief biographies of more than ______ scientists.
Answer:
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C.5. Your school is celebrating ‘Book Week’. As the Secretary of the ‘Literary Club’ of the school, prepare a speech to be delivered in the school assembly on the need to inculcate and strengthen reading habits. Advise your school mates to make maximum use of the school library and to keep a record of the books read. You can take help of the following clues. (For clues see My English Reader, page 48).
Answer:
Respected ladies, gentlemen and my dear friends!
As all of us know that our school is celebrating “Book Week’ I would like to tell you about the need of reading books. Why should we read books? Reading books help us in making a better person. We can get a lot of interesting and knowledgeable information from the book by simply sitting at home. It helps us in making smart and also sharpening our personality. Good books give us an idea about the place and situation which in turn stimulates the imagination of the readers giving an impression as if the reader is himself in that situation. Reading books improves our vocabulary and also develops writing skills.
So, all the students are advised to read as many books as possible. You should visit library frequently and also keep a record of all the books you have read.
Thanks.
D
The Shoemaker and the Demon Summary
Once upon a time there was a shoemaker named Bhiku who lived in the city of Benaras. He was famous for making fine shoes. In spite of making fine shoes, Bhiku was very poor as he was in the habit of boasting of his bravery in front of people who came to him for getting their shoe made. Due to his habit, he was unable to concentrate on his work. At that time Benaras was ruled by a Maharaja who was fond of guavas. He used to have guava with all his meals. There was only one guava tree in Benaras.
One morning when the servants of Maharaja had gone to pluck guava from the tree, they came back trembling with fear as they had seen a demon at the tree. The Maharaja was very upset as he couldn’t have his meals without guava. He called upon the servants and asked to give him the brief description of the demon they had seen at the tree. The servants told him that he was wearing no shoes and had a long pointing queen head. The Maharaja ordered Bhiku to go and kill the monster. Bhiku decided to leave the city and started walking till he met the boatman who was mending his oar. He asked the boatman to help him but the boatman refused as it was late night.
Bhiku told him the whole story. After listening to Bhiku the boatman suggested him to go and face the monster. All of a sudden he saw a little man coming out of the branches. He was barefoot. He told Bhiku that he was a farmer who lived in a nearby village and was hiding at the tree. He feared of his wife who would not let him come inside the house barefoot as he had exchanged his shoes for a funny hat. Listening to this, Bhiku made a fine pair of shoes for him and the farmer went happily to his house. He told the king that he had killed the monster. Maharaja was overjoyed and made Bhiku the governor of one of his provinces. Even after Bhiku became governor, he still made shoes as a hobby.
एक बार बनारस में भीकू नाम का एक मोची रहता था। वह जूता बनाने के लिए मशहूर था। इतने अच्छे जूते बनाने के बावजूद भीकू बहुत गरीब था और इसकी वजह थी कि जो लोग उससे जूते बनवाने के लिए आते थे वह उनके सामने अपनी बहादुरी के किस्से सुनाने में समय बर्बाद कर देता था। अपनी इस आदत के कारण वह अपना ध्यान काम पर केंद्रित नहीं कर पाता था। उस समय बनारस में जिस राजा का राज्य था वह अमरूद खाने का शौकीन था । बनारस में उन दिनों एक ही अमरूद का पेड़ था। एक दिन जब महाराजा के नौकर अमरूद लेने गये तो वे कुछ ही देर के बाद डर से काँपते हुये बिना अमरूद लिए ही वापस आ गये। महाराजा बहुत परेशान था क्योंकि अमरूद के बिना भोजन कर पाना संभव नहीं था ।
कारण पूछने पर उन्होंने महाराजा को बताया कि अमरूद के पेड़ में एक राक्षस ने वास कर लिया है। जिसका हरे रंग का लम्बा सिर है और जो बिना जूते पहने हुये हैं। यह सुनकर महाराजा ने नौकरों को बुलाया और उनसे कहा कि किसी भी तरह राक्षस का सामना करके उसे भगायें। यह सुनकर सभी लोगों ने भीकू का नाम सुझाया। उन्होंने महाराजा को बताया कि भीकू के अलावा बनारस में कोई नहीं है जो राक्षस को भगा सके। यह सुनकर महाराजा ने भीकू को निर्देश दिया कि वह फौरन जाकर राक्षस का अंत कर दे। यह सुनकर भीकू सोच में पड़ गया और उसने बनारस छोड़कर जाने का निश्चय कर लिया। यह सोचते-सोचते वह बहुत दूर निकल आया जहाँ उसे नदी के किनारे एक नाव वाला मिला। भीकू ने उससे नदी पार करवाने के लिए कहा। परन्तु रात होने की वजह से नाव वाले ने इन्कार कर दिया। कारण पूछने पर भीकू ने उसे सारी बात बतायी। यह सुनकर नाव वाले ने कहा कि वह जाकर राक्षस का सामना करे।
अगले दिन भीकू डरते हुए पेड़ के पास गया और उस राक्षस से मिला। उसने बताया कि वह पास के गाँव का रहने वाला किसान है जो अपनी पत्नी से डरकर पेड़ में छुपा हुआ है। उसने भीकू को बताया कि उसने जूते के बदले में एक लम्बी टोपी ले ली है और उसकी पत्नी बिना जूते उसे घर में नहीं आने देगी। यह सुनकर भीकू ने थोड़ी ही देर में उसके लिए एक खूबसूरत जूतों का जोड़ा तैयार कर दिया जिसे लेकर वह किसान खुशी-खुशी अपने घर लौट गया। उसके बाद भीकू ने महल में जाकर राजा को बताया कि उसने राक्षस को मार दिया है जिसे सुनकर महाराजा प्रसन्न हुआ। उन्होंने भीकू को एक राज्य का राज्यपाल बना दिया। अब भीकू बहुत धनी बन गया किन्तु अभी भी वह अपना शौक पूरा करने के लिए जूते बनाता था।
Word – Meanings:
Craftsman = a person who makes things skillfully with his hands – हस्तशिल्पी;
Concentrating = to give attention or effort – एकाग्रता;
Boast = to talk proudly – गर्व करना;
Scream = to utter a shrill cry – चिल्लाहट;
Summon = call to come – आने की आज्ञा करना;
Vicious = corrupt – दोषपूर्ण;
Knot = to twist – मरोड़ना;
Wail = to lament loudly – विलाप करना;
Triumphal = pertaining to victory – विजय सम्बन्धी;
Province = a division of a country – प्रान्त ।