4th Standard English Term - I
I. ANBU AND THE FISH
Anbu was talented in catching fish. He always went to catch fish with Madhan. They usually used dhoti as a net to catch the fish. Anbu also made fishing rods using sticks and thorns at home.
Then, they shared the fish equally. Unlike their friends. Anbu and Madhan, were always careful while fishing. They never went deep into the pond or river. Every Sunday they would go in search of earthworms to use them as bait. They enjoyed searching for earthworms. Once the bait was ready they would go fishing.
On Sunday, Anbu was not happy. They were able to catch only three fish. The fish were very small to cook so they decided to grow the fish at home. Anbu filled the jar with water and let the three fish into it. The fish exerted and swam, in different directions. Anbu thought the fish was hungry and dropped earthworms into the jar. But to his surprise, the fish did not eat. He saw their eyes and could feel their fear.
Next morning, he went straight to the fish jar from his bed. He saw only two fish in the jar. He searched for the fish everywhere. Then, he saw one fish on the floor. Anbu was very sad and his father consoled him. In the evening, his father got a new fish tank. Anbu changed the fish to the new tank.
The next day, Anbu rushed back from school to the tank. He saw that one more fish was dead and floating on the top. He started crying. His father said, "These fish live in the river and lake. Nature is their home. It is best to let them be free." He saw the last fish swimming alone, and he felt bad. He took the fish to the same pond and set it free.
From then on, Anbu and Madhan bought a packet of puffed rice and fed the fish. Feeling fish was their new hobby.
II. Time for a Journey
Hi, I enjoy trekking. What doing you enjoy?
ROBINSON CRUSOE
Robinson Crusoe was a brave young man. He loved adventures. When he was nineteen years old, he left his home and took travel in the sea. One day, his ship started to sink because of a great storm. Robinson managed to swim to an island. When he reached the island, he was so tired that he just slept on the sand. When he woke up, he found a little dog next to him. They both were all alone in that place.
Robinson explored the island, and he found the broken ship. He took some food, guns, clothing and tools from it. He made a tent and lived in it. He counted days on a wooden cross. From then on, he was able to keep a calendar. On the island, he found many kinds of goats and hares which he shot and ate.
Then, he made a small boat.
One day, Robinson found a footprint of a human, on the other side of the island. He was frightened. For two years he lived in fear. Then, one day he saw some tribal men chasing a young fellow. Robinson took out his gun and shot twice. The tribal men got scared and ran away. He saved the tribe and named him Friday as he met him on Friday. At last, he had a human friend in the island. Robinson taught Friday to speak in English, to shoot and eat like a human.
One day, they both saved some people from the cannibals. Among them, they found Friday's father and his friends. They stayed with Robinson and Friday for a few days and left the island. Another day, Friday informed Robinson about a ship. They both hid and watched the ship. Robinson learnt that the ship's men had rebelled against the captain. After killing some of the rebels, Robinson, Friday and the captain retook the ship. At last, Robinson sailed from the island to England with Friday, after twenty-eight years, two months and nineteen days.
III. A Voyage
The Horse and the Tiger,
The Ape and the Goat,
Decided one morning,
To hire a boat.
To leave their own country,
And find a new one,
Very much in the manner,
Columbus had done.
The boat went a-sailing,
Away and away,
It sailed and they sailed,
For a night and a day.
When all of a sudden,
There blew a great gale,
The Horse was a-tremble,
The Tiger grew pale.
The Ape and the Goat,
Nearly fainted together,
But the boat went a-sailing,
In spite of bad weather.
A-sailing, a-sailing,
A-sailing it goes,
To a wonderful country,
Which nobody knows.
The Horse and the Tiger,
The Ape and the Goat,
Has found a new one,
As Columbus had done.
IV. Bujju's Brave Adventure
On a nice winter morning, Bujju's family set ot on a trip to the nearby hill. Bujju's cousins Appu, Bala, Surya and Janani accompanied him. The kids were so excited to explore the place.
Look kids! Be around us. Never go anywhere alone.
Yes ma!
First have your breakfast. Then, we will go there.
Ma! See the waterfall.
Bujju's mother started unpacking the food. Meanwhile, the kids could not wait for the parents to take them to the waterfall. So they ran away without informing the parents.
Run... Run... Run...
Oh! I feel too hungry. I have only one guava. I shall eat it myself.
Nothing Surya.
Hey Appu! What are you eating?
Appu swallowed and got hiccups. So, Surya and Appu returned to parent.
Where did you go? What about others?
Don't worry pa. They are playing nearby.
Without noticing, the other three kept running towards the waterfall. There Bala and Janani got diverted on seeing a naughty monkey.
Look at that naughty monkey! Let us act like it and have fun!
I fell very hungry. Let's go.
As Bala and Janani felt hungry, they returned to parents. But Bujju sped towards the waterfall. He was shocked to see that no one was there.
Oh! No... I am alone. Surya, Appu, Janani, Bala... Where are you guys?
Is that a ROAR of a lion? Mummy!
I shouldn't be afraid. Let me find a way. I think these footprints will help me.
On his way he finds big footprints.
I think these should be Appu's footprints.
Bujju, where were you? I was so worried.
Yes ma... I have found you all at last.
Now Bujju realised his mistake that he should not go alone without informing parents.
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