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Exercise No. 25

In the poorer parts of New York, there was acolony where many struggling artists lived. Among them were Sue and Joanna. They had come to New York from different parts of the United States. When they met, they found that they shared the same interests, and so they became friends. Together, they took up rooms in the colony. There, they set up a joint studio, and tried to earn a living through art. Joanna was small, thin and not very strong. After spending a few months in New York, she became ill with pneumonia patients. Though Sue looked after her well. Joanna or Johnsy as she was called, showed no signs of improvement. One day, the doctor told Sue that Johnny had one chance in ten. And that chance is for her to want tolive, he said, Your little lady has made up her mind that she is not going to get well. He told Sue that medicines alone did not help if the patient did not wish to live. Sue, too, looked out of the window.

 

Exercise No. 26

 

Patriotism is not enough. Patriotism is the first virtue commended by all poets. It is one of the noblest sentiments a man could express. It is always a patriot who makes the foundations of a country strong and lifts it to the heights of greatness. Patriotism brings into play the dormant virtues of a man. It inspires him to overcome his weaknesses and display great courage. It makes him dedicated to the progress of his country. Hence patriotism is a very great quality. But we must realize that it is not enough. Today when we are striving for peaceful Co-existence and are dreaming of one world, we need something beyond patriotism. Patriotism, despite its nobility, is a narrow sentiment. What we need today is a cosmopolitan outlook. Our patriotism should not make us incapable of sympathizing with others; it should rather be the first stage towards a nobler realization of the oneness of entire humanity. Today we need an international approach to all problems confronting us; and mere patriotism cannot give us that approach. Surely patriotism is essential but not enough.

 

Exercise No. 27

 

One day, Emperor Jovinian lay in bed thinking about his vast empire and the power he had over hispeople. He began to feel very proud and superior. No one would dare to disobey me, he thought. I am the greatest, the most powerful. No one can touch me not even God. Why, even God doesn’t have powers greater than mine. In fact, is there any other god than me? Thinking such boastful thoughts, he feel asleep. The next morning, he wanted to go hunting. No sooner said than done. Preparations were made immediately and he went hunting along with many guards and attendants. The whole morning they chased and hunted wild animals. The Emperor began to get tired, bot and thirsty. Just then, he saw a stream flowing by. He ordered his guards to stop. Wait here at a distance till I refresh myself in the stream. So saying, he rode alone to the edge of the water, alighted from the horse, took off this clothes and plunged into the cool, crystal clear water. He forgot the heat, the exhaustion and began to relax.

 

Exercise No. 28

It is more profitable to read one man than ten books. Practical experience is much better than theoretical knowledge. Books give us only theoretical knowledge. They explain to us the basic principles that govern human life. But it is the application of these principles which is more valuable. Application changes with contexts and books cannot explain contexts. Human life is like a game of chess. Rules govern the game. But the knowledge of rules does not make one an expert player. To become a good player, one must play. In fact, it is desirable to play against a variety of players to grasp the subtleties and complexities of the game. Similarly in order to understand life, one should meet as many people as possible. And one should try to understand their strengths and weaknesses, their motives, their inspirations, the factors that govern their thinking and conduct. Understanding even one man like this is more Profitable than reading ten books. So try to understand people.

 

Exercise No. 29

Youth and age will never agree. Generation gap is much talked about phenomenon today. Itindiacates the wide hiatus separating the young from the old. Some time the gulf separating them is so wide that there hardly appears to be any possibility of bridging it. However,           the disagreement between the young and the old is not a characteristic of modern times alone. It has left its  imprint on every age though it is more pronounced today than ever before. Rapid scientific advancement coupled with the accelerated pace of economic changes has greatly influenced the thinking of the young and they reject everything with a stamp of the past as dead wood. Old customs and traditions appear to them as obsolete and irrelevant. But conformity to the same traditions     ensures stability to the old. They feel that the young      are out to destroy the existing order with nothing more desirable to replace it. Thus while age looks back and opts for static conservatism, youth looks ahead towards dynamic change.

 

Exercise No. 30

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. This  oft- quoted line from Alexander Pope emphasizes the danger of having inadequate or shallow knowledge.     Knowledge is the ultimate source of power. Whatever little knowledge a person has should do him good, and  the more he has, the better for him. To say that  knowledge is dangerous seems to be a paradoxical statement. In fact, what is dangerous is not knowledge  but the ignorance of the limitations of one’s knowledge. To take a concrete example, let us suppose a man gets injured in an accident. It is good to have a little knowledge so that timely first aid can be given to him. But thereafter he should be taken to the hospital as quickly as possible. It would be dangerous to presume that we know much and start treating the patient ourselves. Quacks virtually know nothing but are highly presumptuous. That is why they are responsible for the death of so many people. In order to avoid the dangers, we should make a positive effort to know more.

 

Exercise No. 31

Newspaper reading has become a habit with most of the educated people. Newspapers are now as necessary for a modern man as food, clothing, housing and education. We can’t do without the newspapers. The students, the politicians, the businessmen, the unemployed, the men in search of matrimonial alliance, the seeker after pleasure, the artists-all turn the pages of the newspapers. Each and every body begins his day with at least a quick glance in the newspaper. Even the heads of States have to scan some of their coloumns to see how the public and the politicians, think about them and react to their policies. Newspaper are many. First of all, it provides us with the latest news and information of the city, the country, the neighbouring states and the world. In these days of science and technology, the things move so fast, events take place so quickly and in great number that to keep track, newspaper reading is a must.

 

Exercise No. 32

    

Examinations are very important. They judge ability, skills, aptitude, power of judgement and thinking of the concerned examinees. Success in life and career, more or schools, colleges, and universities impart training and education, then awa5rd certificates, diplomas and degrees to the successful candidates. From the beginning to the end, there is a series of tests and examinations. Life itself is a series of ordeals and test. Thus, examinations are unavoidable. They provide a proof of a student’s progress, learning. They are the only means by which it can be decided whether a trainee or a student deserves to be promoted to the next higher class or not. Examinations urge and inspire students to study hard, it is because of these tests and examinations that students are serious, regular and punctual in studies. It creates a sense of discipline and a desire to fir better and score better than others in the examination. A healthy competition is there because of these tests. But are these examinations sure test of one’s merit and academic achievements?