Summary
Michael loved basketball but struggled because he was shorter than the other players, especially Mark, the tallest boy on the court. One day, after losing a game, Michael asked his mother how he could grow taller. She jokingly told him to put salt in his shoes and be patient. Inspired, Michael practiced hard every day, wearing his "salted" shoes, hoping to grow taller.
Months passed, but Michael didn’t grow any taller. Feeling discouraged, he stopped going to the park with his brothers. His father reminded him that success doesn’t come from height but from practice, determination, and giving his best.
Encouraged, Michael joined a game at the park. Despite Mark’s taunts, Michael used his skills and confidence to score the winning shot for his team. This victory taught Michael that hard work and perseverance matter more than physical size. From then on, he continued to work hard and never gave up.
Summary
മൈക്കിൾ ബാസ്‌ക്കറ്റ്‌ബോൾ ഇഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടിരുന്നുവെങ്കിലും മറ്റ് കളിക്കാരെക്കാൾ ഉയരം കുറവായതിനാൽ ബുദ്ധിമുട്ടി. ഒരു ദിവസം, ഒരു കളിയിൽ തോറ്റതിന് ശേഷം, മൈക്കൽ തൻ്റെ അമ്മയോട് എങ്ങനെ ഉയരം കൂടുമെന്ന് ചോദിച്ചു. ഷൂസിൽ ഉപ്പു പുരട്ടി ക്ഷമയോടെ ഇരിക്കാൻ അവൾ തമാശയായി പറഞ്ഞു. പ്രചോദനം ഉൾക്കൊണ്ട്, ഉയരം കൂടുമെന്ന പ്രതീക്ഷയിൽ മൈക്കൽ തൻ്റെ "ഉപ്പിട്ട" ഷൂസ് ധരിച്ച് എല്ലാ ദിവസവും കഠിനമായി പരിശീലിച്ചു.
മാസങ്ങൾ കടന്നുപോയി, പക്ഷേ മൈക്കിൾ ഉയരത്തിൽ വളർന്നില്ല. നിരുത്സാഹം തോന്നിയ അദ്ദേഹം സഹോദരന്മാരോടൊപ്പം പാർക്കിൽ പോകുന്നത് നിർത്തി. വിജയം ഉയരത്തിൽ നിന്നല്ല, അഭ്യാസം, നിശ്ചയദാർഢ്യം, തൻ്റെ ഏറ്റവും മികച്ചത് നൽകൽ എന്നിവയിൽ നിന്നാണ് വിജയം വരുന്നതെന്ന് അച്ഛൻ അവനെ ഓർമ്മിപ്പിച്ചു.
പ്രോത്സാഹനത്തോടെ മൈക്കൽ പാർക്കിൽ ഒരു ഗെയിമിൽ ചേർന്നു. മാർക്കിൻ്റെ പരിഹാസങ്ങൾ ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നിട്ടും, മൈക്കൽ തൻ്റെ കഴിവുകളും ആത്മവിശ്വാസവും ഉപയോഗിച്ച് തൻ്റെ ടീമിന് വിജയകരമായ ഷോട്ട് സ്കോർ ചെയ്തു. കഠിനാധ്വാനവും സ്ഥിരോത്സാഹവും ശാരീരിക വലുപ്പത്തേക്കാൾ പ്രധാനമാണെന്ന് ഈ വിജയം മൈക്കിളിനെ പഠിപ്പിച്ചു. അന്നുമുതൽ അദ്ദേഹം കഠിനാധ്വാനം തുടർന്നു.
Q. Fill in the blanks
There were three rose flowers in a garden. One flower was_____ than the other two. It was the ______ flower among the three. A bee flew to the ______ flower and drank its nectar. Then it approached the second flower. The nectar of the flower was _____ than that of the first flower. The bee then flew to the third flower. The nectar of the third flower was the ______of all.
Answer:
There were three rose flowers in a garden. One flower was bigger than the other two.It was the biggest flower among the three. A bee flew to the biggest flower and drank its nectar. Then it approached the second flower. The nectar of the flower was bigger than that of the first flower. The bee then flew to the third flower. The nectar of the third flower was the biggest of all.
Q. Michael’s team won the game. He was very happy. He wrote his feelings in his diary. What would be his diary entry?
Answer:
28 Monday October 2024
Today was an amazing day! My team won the game, and I couldn't be happier! We worked so hard during practice, and all our efforts really paid off. When the final buzzer sounded, I felt so proud of my teammates and myself. It was such an exciting moment!
After the game, I ran to my home to inform my family about our victory.Winning feels incredible, but what made it even better was sharing the victory with my friends and family. I can't wait for our next game! I hope we can keep this winning streak going.
Q. Imagine that young Michael writes a reply to his friend's letter congratulating him on his victory.
How would he reply?
Answer:
USA
25 March 2024
Dear Vipin,
Thank you for your kind words. I'm really grateful for your support. It's great to know my journey inspires others.
You're right, the path to success is filled with challenges. But my passion for basketball keeps me going. I'll continue to work hard and give my best.I strive to give my best every day, and I am happy that it is inspiring you.
Keep chasing your dreams with dedication. Remember, hard work pays off.
Thanks again,With love,
Micheal
Q.Read the following hints related to Arunima Sinha and write her profile.
Place of birth : Ambedkar Nagar near
Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.
Date of birth : 20 July 1989
Parents : Father - Indian Army official
Mother - Supervisor in the health department
Achievements : The first woman amputee to climb Mount Everest. A volleyball player on the Indian team, seven times.
Answer:
Arunima Sinha was born on July 20, 1989 in Ambedkar Nagar, near Lucknow. Her father was an Indian Army official. Her mother was a supervisor in the Health Department. She distinguished herself in many fields. She was the first woman amputee to climb Mount Everest. She was a skilled volleyball player and played for the Indian team seven times.
Q. Write a likely conversation between Michael and his mom after he lost a basketball game
Mom: Hey, Michael. How was the game?
Michael:(Sad face) We lost, Mom.
Mom:Oh, Don’t worry, honey. Everyone loses sometimes.
Michael:But I wanted to win so badly!
Mom:I know, sweetheart. But remember, winning isn’t everything. The important thing is to try your best.
Michael: I did try my best but iam too short.
Mom: I have an idea. I will put salt in your shoes, it will make you grow taller. And wait patiently.
Michael: Salt in my shoes? Okay, Mom. I trust you.
Mom: And remember, even great players like LeBron James miss shots sometimes. It’s part of the game.
Michael: (Smiling a little) Yeah, you’re right.
Mom:Now, let’s cheer up. How about we make some hot chocolate and watch a basketball game together?
Michael:That sounds good.
Q. Michael was very sad, he was not ready to go with his brothers to play. His mother began to worry. When she saw Michael sitting alone on the steps, she asked his father to talk to him.
Write the possible conversation between Michael and his Dad.
Answer:
Dad: Hey Michael, why aren’t you going to play basketball?
Michael: I didn't grow taller, I did everything mom told me to do.
Dad:Why do you want to become taller?
Michael: If I were taller, I could help my team to win.
Dad: Being tall isn’t the only thing that matters. You already have everything it takes to be a winner.right here(taps his chest)
Michael: Really?
Dad: Yes.Practice and determination is what makes you a winner.
Michael: Okay dad( he jumped)
Dad: where are you going son?
Micheal : To the park. I've got a game today and I'm late.
Q. The following are some events of the story ‘Salt in His Shoes’. Rearrange the events in the correct order.
- Michael’s mother gave him advice and told him to put salt in his shoes and pray to grow taller.
- Michael loved playing basketball but felt sad because he was smaller than the other players
- Michael worked hard, practised every day, and slowly improved his skills.
- One day, Michael told his mother he wasn’t good enough because he was too small.
- Years later, Michael became one of the greatest basketball players in history.
- Michael realized that hard work and practice were more important than just being tall.
Answer
- One day, Michael told his mother he wasn’t good enough because he was too small
- Michael’s mother gave him advice and told him to put salt in his shoes and pray to grow taller.
- Michael worked hard, practised every day, and slowly improved his skills.
- Michael realized that hard work and practice were more important than just being tall.
- Years later, Michael became one of the greatest basketball players in history.
Q.Read the passage and edit the underlined words.
After that night Michael wear his favourite game-shoes, and He felt the presence of the salt feet his under He had a speciel feeling. Wearing his shoes, he went everywhere, but he stopped going on the park with his brothers on Saturdays.
Answer
After that night, Michael wore his favorite game shoes, and he felt the presence of the salt beneath his feet. He had a special feeling. Wearing his shoes, he went everywhere, but he stopped going to the park with his brothers on Saturdays.
Q. Describe the picture.
Answer:
Michael went to sleep after dinner. His mother went near his shoes. nd she is sprinking salt in to his shoes Because she told when Michel that he would grow taller if we sprinkle salt in his shoes.The shoe is on the floor next to the wall and there a is growth chart hanging on the wall.
