Short Story
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No |
Days |
Titles |
Why I am interesting to read |
Questions before I read |
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1. |
Tuesday |
1. Stupid Catherine 2. Best Friends 3. Be kind to others |
1. The story is funny and unexpected because Catherine takes things too literally, making a simple mistake turn into a big problem.
2. teaches an important life lesson about friendship and the value of care over money. It shows how true friendship is not about wealth but about being there for each other
3. Because it shows kindness and selflessness in a simple yet powerful way. |
1. Who is the main character in the story?
2. Why is the story called "Stupid Catherine"?
3. Who are the two main friends in the story? |
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2. |
Wednesday |
4. Health is Wealth 5. True Friend Meaning 6. Hard work is the key to success |
4. Teaches an important lesson about how simple actions, like walking, can improve health.
5. It makes me think about the difference between having many friends and having real, true friends who really care.
6. Teaches an important lesson about the value of hard work in a simple and meaningful way. |
4. Where does the story take place?
5. Why were the people unhappy with the king?
6. Why did Lily think she had many friends? |
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3. |
Thursday |
7. A Glass of Milk 8. Value and self-worth 9. Don’t screw over your friends |
7. because it teaches about kindness and how good deeds can come back in unexpected ways
8. important lesson about self-worth, our value does not decrease no matter what we go through.
9. It makes me think about trust and loyalty. |
7. What does the farmer grow in his fields?
8. Why does the boy ask for food?
9. What happens when the speaker crushes the note? |
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4. |
Friday |
10. Let go of your stresses 11. Dream Big 12. Three friends and a fisherman |
10. Because it gives a simple yet powerful lesson about stress.
11. Because it shows determination and hard work paying off.
12. the stories highlights the value of friendship and survival. |
10. Where does the story take place?
11. What did the professor ask the students about the glass of water?
12. What do the fishermen want to do? |
Day 1 Tuesday Date :18 February 2025 |
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Time | 19.00-21.00 |
Title & Page | 1. Stupid Catherine 2. Best Friends 3. Be kind to others |
Sources | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saiuniversalbookstore.EnglishStories |
Characters | 1. Catherine 2. Raman & Tarun 3. Little boy & Waitress |
Main points of the story | 1. Catherine often forgot to close the door when she left. Her husband, Joseph, always reminded her not to forget.To solve the problem, she removed the door and carried it with her. Since the door was heavy, she hung the lunch basket on the handle.Her solution was silly because carrying the door was much harder than just closing it. 2. Raman and Tarun were best friends despite their different backgrounds, Raman was rich, and Tarun was poor. As they grew up, they became busy and lost touch. When Tarun fell sick, Raman visited him briefly and only gave him money instead of support, which hurt Tarun. Later, after recovering, Tarun worked hard to return the money. When Raman fell ill, Tarun stayed by his side, showing true friendship. Raman realized that friendship is more valuable than money, and they reunited with a deeper bond. 3. A young boy wanted ice cream but didn’t have enough money for a sundae, so he ordered a plain one instead. The waitress was impatient with him. After he left, she found he had kindly left her a tip, showing he thought of others even when he had little. |
Day 2 Wednesday Date : 19 February 2025 | |
Time | 19.00-21.00 |
Title & Page | 4. Health is Wealth 5. True Friend Meaning 6. Hard work is the key to success |
Sources | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saiuniversalbookstore.EnglishStories |
Characters | 4. King & Holy man 5. Lily & Mother 6. Farmer |
Main points of the story | 4. A lazy king became very unhealthy because he only ate and slept. He tried to find a cure but nothing worked. A holy man promised to help but insisted the king walk to his place for treatment. Though the king struggled, he kept going every day. After two weeks, without any medicine, he lost weight and felt stronger. He realized that walking itself was the cure. The king became healthy again, and his people were happy. 5. Lily was friendly with everyone but didn’t have any true friends. On Friendship Day, she was sad when she didn’t receive any gifts, realizing no one saw her as their best friend. Her mother explained that true friendship requires time, care, and support, not just being friendly with everyone. Lily understood that she had been a good acquaintance but not a true friend. She then realized that her mother, who always loved and supported her, was her best friend. 6. A hardworking farmer worries about his lazy sons. Before dying, he tells them a treasure is buried in the fields. After his death, they dig everywhere but find nothing. However, their hard work improves the soil, leading to a great harvest. They finally understand their father’s lesson hard work brings success. |
New Vocabularies found | 4. Enormous, amounts, resided, strenuous, devotee, considerable. 5. Terrible, console, inquired, acquaintance 6. Earnings |
Comments | 4. The king learned that being active was the best cure. At first, he struggled, but he didn’t give up. This story shows that small efforts every day can make a big difference. 5. This story shows that just being nice to everyone doesn’t mean you have true friends. Friendship needs real care and effort. 6. This story teaches an important lesson about hard work. Their father’s smartness helped them realize that success comes from effort, not luck. |
Day 3 Thursday Date : 20 February 2025 | |
Time | 19.00-21.00 |
Title & Page | 7. A Glass of Milk 8. Value and self-worth 9. Don’t screw over your friends |
Sources | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saiuniversalbookstore.EnglishStories |
Characters | 7. Boy, Young girl, and Dr. Kevin 8. Speaker at a workshop 9. Vijay & Raju |
Main points of the story | 7.A poor boy, struggling to afford school, was once very hungry and asked a girl for water. She kindly gave him a big glass of milk for free. Years later, the girl fell seriously ill and was treated by Dr. Kevin, a top specialist. After months of care, she was cured but worried about the huge hospital bill. When she received it, she was shocked to see it had been canceled with a note from Dr. Kevin: "Bill paid years ago with a glass of milk!" The boy she had helped had now repaid her kindness. 8. No matter how much the $20 note was crushed, stepped on, or damaged, its value didn’t change. This teaches us that our worth doesn’t decrease, no matter what we go through in life. 9.Vijay and Raju were friends. When a bear approached, Raju climbed a tree, leaving Vijay behind. Vijay pretended to be dead, and the bear ignored him. After the bear left, Vijay told Raju that the bear advised him to stay away from fake friends. |
New Vocabularies found | 7. Selling, astonished,unfortunately, renowned, underneath 8. Crushes 9. Climbed, sniffed |
Comments | 7. This story shows that kindness always comes back in unexpected ways. The girl helped the boy without expecting anything, It reminds us that even small good deeds can make a big difference in someone's life. 8. This story is a great reminder that our value doesn’t depend on what happens to us. No matter how many struggles we face, we are still important and worthy. We should never let tough times make us forget our true worth. 9. True friends don’t leave you in danger. Raju only cared about saving himself, but Vijay had to face the problem alone. This story reminds us to choose our friends wisely. |
Day 4 Friday Date : 21 February 2025 | |
Time | 19.00-21.00 |
Title & Page | 10. Let go of your stresses 11. Dream Big 12. Three friends and a fisherman |
Sources | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saiuniversalbookstore.EnglishStories |
Characters | 10. Psychology professor & Students 11. Lily 12. Three fish & Fisherman |
Main points of the story | 10. Stress is like holding a glass of water—the longer you hold it, the heavier it feels. If you let go quickly, it’s easy, but if you hold on for too long, it becomes painful and overwhelming. The lesson is to not carry stress for too long; let it go before it harms you. 11. Lily is a shy girl who loves soccer, even though her classmates make fun of her. She works hard every day, and her mother supports her. When a school competition is announced, Lily tries out despite the teasing. She impresses the judges and gets selected, proving everyone wrong with her dedication and talent. 12. Three fish are best friends and live in a pond. One day, a fisherman arrives and plans to catch fish. The wisest fish suggests leaving for safety, and one friend agrees, but the other refuses, wanting to stay in their home. The two fish leave, but the one who stays gets caught and dies when the fishermen return. |
New Vocabularies found | 10. Numb 11. Ridicule 12. Cowardly, unwilling |
Comments | 10. Stress is a part of life, but holding onto it too long makes things harder. Just like the glass of water, it's better to put it down before it gets too heavy. Letting go can help you feel lighter and happier. 11. Lily is so brave for following her passion, even when others made fun of her. Her hard work and support from her mom helped her succeed. She proved that believing in yourself can make dreams come true. 12.This story shows why we should listen to good advice. The fish who stayed did not listen and got caught. Sometimes, we must leave a place to stay safe. Making the right choice can save us. |
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