Objective: To enhance the comprehending skills of the students.
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
The sad fir tree had leaves like needles and no birds ever made their nests on it. So it said, "I wish I had green leaves like my other friends." Next morning, its wish was granted. Soon a goat came along and ate all the green leaves. "Oh! Dear," said the fir tree. "I wish I had gold leaves as goats do not eat gold leaves."
When the little fir tree woke up in the morning, it was surprised to see gold leaves. "How happy I am!" it said.
Two men came and stole the gold leaves.
Q1. Why was the fir tree sad?
Ans. The sad fir tree had leaves like needles and no birds ever made their nests on it.
Q2. What happened to the gold leaves of the fir tree?
Answer (2)
The gold leaves of the fir tree were stolen by two men shortly after the fir tree received its wish. This emphasizes a cautionary tale about wanting things beyond what one already has. Ultimately, the fir tree learns that not all wishes bring happiness.
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The sad fir tree wished to be like its other friends because it had needle-like leaves and no birds ever made their nests on it, which made it feel alone and neglected. It wished to have green leaves instead. However, when its wish was granted and it had green leaves, a goat came and ate them all.
Hoping for a better outcome, the fir tree then wished for gold leaves, thinking that goats wouldn't eat them. The next day, it was delighted to see its wish come true, and it had gold leaves. However, this happiness was short-lived, as two men came and stole the gold leaves from the tree.
This story teaches a lesson about being careful what you wish for and appreciating what you have. In trying to change itself in ways that were unnatural, the fir tree faced new challenges and disappointments. It reflects on how changes may bring about unforeseen consequences. The fir tree's experience shows that despite its attempts to alter its appearance, it perhaps needed to learn to appreciate itself as it originally was.
