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E. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

After some time, the man said, “Stop charging half. Why do you charge half?”

“Because I want more customers,” the boy said quietly. “That’s also why I go from house to house.
If I sat on the footpath like the other shoeshine boys, I’d earn practically nothing.” Adding a moment
later, “Your shoes are finished.”

1. What was the boy’s work?
2. Why was the boy charging half?

3. Who asked the shoeshine boy to stop charging half?

4. Why does he say he wouldn’t earn anything if he sits on the footpath like other shoeshine boys?
5. What does the phrase Your shoes are finished mean?

Let’s Listen

Your teacher will read out a passage. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks.

Swami Vivekananda was one of the earliest teachers to visit __________ from the __________.
The speech given by him at the World __________ of Religions was attended by over
__________ million people in __________. Swami Vivekananda began his __________
with a few simple heart-felt words, “Sisters and __________ of America…”. Its impact on the

__________ was extraordinary. __________ people in the audience, spontaneously rose to their
feet and according to reports, “went into inexplicable __________ with standing __________ and
__________ that lasted for more than three minutes.” In this famous speech, __________ spoke
of his __________ for an end to __________ and fanaticism. His message is as __________ and
fitting today as it was then, over 100 years ago.

Let’s Speak

Complete this story with your group. You may also choose to make up a new story by adding
lines from your imagination.

Tell a chain story. In a chain story, a person starts a story by saying the first sentence. The second

person continues from the first sentence. Then, the third person continues from the second
sentence. In this way, a group of eight to ten children tells a story together. Start your chain story
like this.
Student 1 : Once upon a time there lived a hare.

Student 2 : The hare could run very fast.

Student 3 : It was proud of its speed.
In this way, the chain story continues.

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