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than you did yours, and even gave them more water. Still my plants
came off from the roots while yours didn’t. How is that possible?”

Prof Anand smiled and said, “You gave your plants more attention
and water, but because of that, they didn’t need to work

themselves for it. You made it easy for them. While I
gave them just an adequate amount of water and let their
roots search for more. And because of that, their roots

went deeper and that made their position stronger. That
is why my plants survived.”

Yes children, if everything is given to you on a platter, you will not understand the

hard work it takes to earn those things. You will not learn how to work on yourself
and respect it. Sometimes, it’s best to just be guided, instead of directly getting things.

I will try to overcome the risks which may
I will try to overcome the risks which may
come along in my life. I will never miss
come along in my life. I will never miss
a chance to become more confident.
a chance to become more confident.

1. Hazard : Unavoidable danger or risk

2. Hamper : Prevent someone from doing something

3. Frustration : Anger at the inability to achieve something

4. Resentment : Negative emotional reaction for being mistreated

5. Adequate : Just enough

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. ________________ never teaches you decision-making skills and to

live independently.

2. Mr Veer used to give a lot of _______________ to his plants and looked

after them very well.

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