Ricky, an 11-year-old boy, lived in a futuristic house but was messy and never helped with chores. His mother, a bank manager, always reminded him to tidy up, but he ignored her. When his parents bought a butler robot, Ricky was excited as it started cooking, cleaning, ironing, and picking up his scattered belongings. However, Ricky soon noticed his favorite T-shirt and football were missing, along with other items. Suspecting the robot, he secretly followed it and discovered it neatly storing his clothes in the storeroom. Angry, he complained to his father, who defended the robot’s usefulness, leading to an argument. One day, the robot overheard Ricky’s complaints and returned some of his items, explaining that it collected things left untidy and sent them to people in need. Ricky realized he had been careless and wasteful and decided to become more responsible, keeping his things organized and using his pocket money to help others.
റിക്കിക്ക് പതിനൊന്നു വയസ്സായിട്ടും അവൻ സ്വന്തം റൂം വൃത്തിയായി സൂക്ഷിക്കുകയോ അവൻ്റെ അമ്മയെ സഹായിക്കുകയോ ചെയ്തില്ല. അവൻ്റെ അമ്മ ഒരു ബാങ്കിൻ്റെ മാനേജർ ആയിരുന്നു. എത്രയൊക്കെ ഉപദേശിച്ചിട്ടും റിക്കി ഒന്നും അനുസരിച്ചില്ല. അങ്ങനെയിരിക്കെ ഒരിക്കൽ വീട്ടുജോലികൾ ചെയ്യാൻ അവൻ്റെ മാതാപിതാക്കൾ ഒരു റോബോട്ടിനെ വാങ്ങി. ഭക്ഷണം ഉണ്ടാക്കുന്നതുമുതൽ, തറ വൃത്തിയാക്കുക, തുണികൾ ഇസ്തിരിയിടുക എന്നുവേണ്ട റിക്കി എറിഞ്ഞുകളഞ്ഞ സാധനങ്ങൾ പെറുക്കി കൃത്യ സ്ഥലത്ത് വയ്ക്കുക എന്നീ ജോലികൾ റോബോട്ട് കൃത്യമായി ചെയ്തു തുടങ്ങി.
ഒരുദിവസം റിക്കി റോബോട്ടിനെ കൈയോടെ പിടികൂടി. തൻ്റെ നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ട ടി-ഷർട്ടും ഫുട്ബോളും അന്വേഷിച്ച് റിക്കി റോബോട്ട് തുണികൾ അടുക്കിവെയ്ക്കുന്ന സ്റ്റോർ റൂമിൽ നിന്നും അവസാനം അവ രണ്ടും കണ്ടെത്തി. ദേഷ്യത്തോടെ റിക്കി ഇക്കാര്യം അച്ഛനോട് പറഞ്ഞെങ്കിലും അദ്ദേഹവും റോബോട്ടിനെയാണ് സപ്പോർട്ട് ചെയ്തത്. ഒരുദിവസം റിക്കിയും അച്ഛനും തമ്മിലുള്ള വഴക്ക് കേട്ട റോബോട്ട് റിക്കിയുടെ ചില സാധനങ്ങൾ തിരികെ കൊടുത്തു. താൻ ആർക്കും വേണ്ടാത്ത സാധനങ്ങൾ ശേഖരിച്ച് പാവങ്ങൾക്ക് കൊടുക്കുകയാണെന്ന് റോബോട്ട് പറഞ്ഞതോടെ റിക്കിക്ക് തൻ്റെ തെറ്റുകൾ മനസ്സിലായി. അന്നുമുതൽ റിക്കി ഒരു പുതിയ വ്യക്തിയായി. അവൻ ഉത്തരവാദിത്തമുള്ള ആളായി മാറി. തൻ്റെ പോക്കറ്റ് മണിയുപയോഗിച്ച് അവൻ പാവങ്ങളെ സഹായിക്കുകയും തൻ്റെ എല്ലാ സാധനങ്ങളും അടുക്കും ചിട്ടയോടും കൂടെ ഉപയോഗിക്കാനും തുടങ്ങി.
Notes
- It was a sunny morning with bright golden sunlight.
- Ricky, an eleven-year-old boy, was still in bed.
- He lived in a futuristic house with many modern gadgets.
- He was messy and threw his things all over.
- His mother had to collect his belongings every day.
- She worked as a bank manager and left early for work.
- She always gave Ricky small tasks to do at home.
- But Ricky preferred playing instead of helping.
- His parents bought a butler robot to help with household chores.
- The robot cooked, cleaned, ironed, and picked up Ricky’s clothes.
- One morning, Ricky’s room was perfectly clean.
- He was amazed at how tidy everything looked.
- But he couldn’t find his favorite T-shirt or football.
- He searched everywhere but couldn’t find them.
- Many of his belongings started disappearing.
- Ricky suspected the butler robot was taking his things.
- He followed the robot secretly to catch it in action.
- He saw the robot keeping his clothes in the store room.
- He complained to his parents, calling the robot faulty.
- His father, an expert in robotics, disagreed with him.
- Ricky argued that the robot was causing more harm than good.
- His father insisted that robots were useful machines.
- Ricky kept complaining about his missing things.
- One day, the robot overheard Ricky’s complaints.
- The robot returned some of his belongings.
- The robot explained that it collected unwanted things.
- It sent items to people who needed them.
- Ricky realized he had been careless with his things.
- He decided to become more responsible and efficient.
- He started helping others and using his money wisely.
Special Questions
- How did Ricky’s messy habits affect his daily life and his relationship with his mother?
Ricky was careless and threw his belongings all over the house. His mother, a busy bank manager, constantly reminded him to organize his things, but he preferred playing instead. She had to pick up his belongings every day, which added to her workload. Ricky’s irresponsibility frustrated his mother, as she wanted him to develop good habits. - Why was Ricky excited about the butler robot, and how did it change his life?
Ricky was thrilled when his parents bought a futuristic butler robot because it started doing all household chores. It cooked, cleaned, ironed clothes, and most importantly, picked up Ricky’s scattered belongings. Ricky no longer had to clean his room, which made him even more careless. However, this excitement soon turned into frustration when his belongings began disappearing. - What mystery did Ricky face after the robot started tidying up his room?
After the robot cleaned Ricky’s room overnight, he was amazed at how tidy everything was. However, he couldn’t find his favorite T-shirt and football. Despite searching throughout the house, he failed to locate them. Over time, other items also started disappearing, making him suspicious. He felt that something was wrong and decided to investigate. - How did Ricky uncover the truth about the robot’s actions?
Ricky became suspicious that the robot was responsible for his missing items. He secretly followed the robot as it moved around the house. Eventually, he caught it placing his clothes in a pile in the store room. This confirmed his doubts, and he immediately ran to his parents to complain, believing the robot was faulty. - What argument did Ricky have with his father about the robot, and why did they disagree?
Ricky was furious and demanded that his parents get rid of the robot, claiming it was hiding his things. His father, an expert in robotics, refused, saying the butler was programmed to help and was doing an excellent job. Ricky argued that the robot was more of a problem than a solution. Their disagreement turned into a heated debate, as Ricky was determined to remove the robot while his father insisted on keeping it. - What did the robot reveal when it overheard Ricky’s complaints?
One day, the robot heard Ricky calling it a thief. In response, it brought back a pair of his shoes and some clothes. It explained that it was programmed to collect items that were left untidy because it assumed they were unwanted. It then sent them to places where people in need could use them. The robot confidently stated that it was designed for maximum efficiency, and it was simply following its instructions. - How did Ricky react upon learning the robot’s true purpose?
Ricky was shocked and ashamed when he realized that the robot was not malfunctioning but rather doing exactly what it was programmed to do. He had spent years treating his belongings carelessly, never realizing that many people would have valued them. The robot’s actions made him reflect on his behavior, showing him the importance of responsibility and respect for possessions. - What change did Ricky make in his habits after his experience with the robot?
Ricky decided to adopt the concept of “Maximum Efficiency” just like the robot. He became more careful with his belongings, ensuring they were kept neatly and not wasted. Instead of letting things lie around carelessly, he took better care of them and made sure he didn’t own more than necessary. His newfound awareness also led him to use his pocket money to buy essentials for people who truly needed them. - What was the deeper lesson Ricky learned from his experience with the robot?
Ricky understood the importance of responsibility, efficiency, and generosity. He realized that he had been wasteful and careless, while there were many people in the world who lacked basic items. The robot’s actions taught him that tidiness was not just about keeping things neat but also about valuing and respecting what he had. He learned that small actions, like organizing his things and helping others, could make a big difference. - Why is the robot’s programming considered highly efficient, and how does it contrast with Ricky’s behavior?
The robot was designed to maximize efficiency by identifying unwanted items and redistributing them to people who needed them. It didn’t waste anything and followed a strict system of organization. In contrast, Ricky had always been disorganized, careless, and wasteful, showing no concern for his possessions. However, after learning from the robot, Ricky transformed into a responsible and efficient person, applying the robot’s principles to his own life.
Activities
ഈ ഉത്തരങ്ങൾ എഴുതാൻ ധാരാളം സഹായങ്ങൾ ചുറ്റും ഉള്ള കാലത്താണ് നിങ്ങൾ ഇപ്പോൾ ജീവിക്കുന്നത്. ഗൈഡുകൾ, വെബ്സൈറ്റുകൾ, AI, സുഹൃത്തുക്കൾ, അങ്ങനെ പലതും. നമുക്ക് വേണ്ടത് പരീക്ഷക്ക് ജയിക്കാൻ ഉള്ള short-cuts അല്ല, ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് സ്വന്തമായി കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യാനുള്ള കഴിവാണ്. അതിന് ഏറ്റവും ആദ്യം വേണ്ടത് ഈ ചാപ്റ്റർ മനസ്സിലാക്കുക എന്നതാണ്. അതിനുശേഷം, ഞങ്ങൾ തരുന്ന നിർദ്ദേശങ്ങൾ അനുസരിച്ച് ഉത്തരങ്ങൾ എഴുതാൻ ശ്രമിക്കുക. അതിനു സാധിക്കാത്തവർ മാത്രം ഓരോ അധ്യായത്തിൻ്റെയും Answer Key പേജുകൾ കാണുക.
Rearrange
- Ricky searches for his missing T-shirt and football.
- Ricky’s parents purchase the butler robot.
- Ricky complains to his parents about the butler robot.
- Ricky’s mother gives him chores to do around the house.
- Ricky starts taking better care of his possessions.
- Ricky decides to become a ‘Maximum Efficiency Boy’.
- Ricky wakes up to find his room perfectly clean and tidy.
- Ricky follows the butler robot around the house to spy on it.
- Ricky catches the butler robot red handed.
- Ricky becomes ashamed of how he treated his belongings.
Paragraph
മുകളിൽ തെറ്റിച്ച് തന്നിരിക്കുന്ന 10 വാക്യങ്ങൾ ഉപയോഗിച്ച് എഴുതിയ ഒരു പാരഗ്രാഫ് ആണ് താഴെ കാണുന്നത്. ഈ പാരഗ്രാഫ് നിങ്ങൾ സ്വന്തം കഴിവുപയോഗിച്ച് ഫിൽ ചെയ്യണം.
Ricky’s parents (1) _________ a butler robot, and soon after, his mother (2) ____________ him chores to do around the house. However, one morning, Ricky (3) ______________ and found his room perfectly clean and tidy. But then, he started searching for his missing (4) ____________ and football, yet he could not find them. Because of this, he (5) _____________ to his parents about the butler robot. Since he was suspicious, he (6) ______________ the butler robot around the house to spy on it. Eventually, he (7) ______________ the butler robot red-handed, as it was (8) _______________ his belongings. After this, Ricky became ashamed of how he had treated his belongings. So, he (9) ____________ taking better care of his possessions. Finally, he decided to become a “Maximum Efficiency Boy” and also help others with his (10) __________________.
storing – woke up – complained – followed – started – caught – purchased – pocket money – gave – T-shirt
Before and After
റിക്കിയുടെ ജീവിതത്തിൽ വന്ന മാറ്റങ്ങളാണ് വലതുവശത്ത് കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്നത്. താഴെ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്ന വാക്കുകൾ കൊണ്ട് വലതുവശത്തെ വാക്യങ്ങൾ പൂരിപ്പിക്കുക.
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| Ricky was messy and careless. | He became tidy and organized. |
| His mother had to remind him of chores. | He started doing tasks _____________. |
| He ignored his mother’s instructions and played instead. | He ____________ the importance of responsibility. |
| He never helped around the house. | He actively _____________ cleanliness. |
| He was excited about the butler robot doing all the work. | He realized the robot was _______________. |
| He complained about the robot taking away his things. | He learned ___________ people in need. |
| He believed the robot was faulty and wanted to get rid of it. | He realized the robot was ___________ for efficiency. |
| He didn’t appreciate his belongings. | He_______________ and treated his things properly. |
| He kept unnecessary items and wasted things. | He kept only what was needed and _____________ excess. |
| He was careless with money and spending. | He used his ___________ to help people in need. |
understood – pocket money – the robot was helping – maintained – responsibly – well-programmed – valued what he had – teaching him a lesson – donated –
Textual Analysis
It was a sunny morning. The vibrant golden sunlight danced across the streets. It cast warm hues upon the house tops. The air was crisp and refreshing. The sunbeams peeped into Ricky’s room through the skylight. He was still in bed. He was a young boy of eleven.
Ricky lived in a lovely, futuristic house, which had everything you can ever want. But he was slovenly in his habits. He just threw his belongings all over the place.
His mother had to collect his belongings from all corners of the house. His mother, who was the manager of a bank, left in the morning for work. She always had work for Ricky. “Ricky, keep your school bag in the study room”, “Ricky, put your clothes in the washing machine”, “Ricky, wash your tiffin box”, “Ricky, iron your T-shirt and trousers” and so on. But he was always playing!
Ricky didn’t help much around the house. But he was as excited as his parents when they bought the latest model of a butler robot. As soon as it arrived, off it went; cooking, cleaning and ironing. But the most important work it did was picking up Ricky’s clothes from the floor.
On the first day, when he went to sleep, his bedroom was in a disastrous state as usual. But when he woke up the next morning, everything was perfectly clean and tidy.
“Wonderful! How neat and tidy my room looks!” he exclaimed. In fact, it was actually ‘too clean’. Ricky couldn’t find his favourite T-shirt, nor his favourite football. “Ma, where is my T-shirt?”, “Where is my ball? ” He pestered his mother. He could not find his things even after he had searched up and down. He asked himself, “Where could they have gone?” However much he searched during the day, those two items did not reappear. And the same was to happen with other things too.
Ricky cast a suspicious eye on the gleaming butler robot. “I think it’s his handiwork”, he thought. He hatched a plan to spy on the robot, and began following it around the house. Finally, he caught it red-handed, while it was picking up one of his clothes. Ricky followed the robot without making a sound. To his surprise, he saw the robot folding his T-shirt neatly and keeping it on a pile of clothes in the store room.
Off he went, running to his parents. “Father, this butler robot is faulty. He has filched my things. I think they programmed him badly. Let us send him off.”
“Absolutely not”, Father shook his head. He was an expert in robotics. He had been delighted with the new butler; it was a dream come true. But Ricky was obstinate. “I want to get rid of him.” A heated argument between Ricky and his father followed.
Father : A robot is a wonderful device. Look at the things it can do.
Ricky : I don’t think so. He is doing more harm than good.
Father : You are wrong, Ricky. You don’t understand how a robot works.
Ricky : I can’t agree with you. A robot will be a big problem if it is not properly programmed.
Ricky kept on complaining to his parents about the robot hiding things. That outweighed whatever useful things he did.
One day, the robot who was whirring past heard the boy’s complaints. The robot returned with a pair of Ricky’s shoes and some of his clothes.
“Here, sir. I did not know it was bothering you,” said the butler in his metallic voice.
“How could it not, you thief? You’ve been nicking my stuff for weeks!”
“I had seen your things lying scattered on the floor. I thought that you did not need them. I am programmed to collect all that is not wanted. At night I send them to places where other humans can use them. I am a maximum efficiency machine. Were you unaware of it?” the robot said, with a certain pride.
Ricky was ashamed. He had spent all his life treating things as though they were useless. He cared for nothing. Yet, there were many people in the world who would have been delighted to have Ricky’s things. Unlike him, they would have taken good care of them too. He realised that the robot was neither broken nor mis-programmed. Rather, it had been programmed extremely well!
Since then, Ricky decided to become a ‘Maximum Efficiency Boy’. He put real care into how he treated his things. He kept them tidy and made sure he didn’t have more than what was necessary. And he took a leaf out of the robot’s book. With his pocket money, he began to help people and buy needful things for them.
Author
Pedro Pablo Sacristan was born in Madrid, Spain in 1973. He holds a master’s degree in Management. His passion for education and writing led him to create a collection of short stories for children on values. Some of his stories have been collected as an audio book titled The Pedro Fable Collection. His famous short stories include ‘Red Moon’, ‘Black and White’, ‘The Lazy Little Bird’, ‘The Mocking Tiger’ and ‘The Tree and the Vegetables’.
നമുക്ക് വേണ്ടത് പരീക്ഷക്ക് ജയിക്കാൻ ഉള്ള short-cuts അല്ല, ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് സ്വന്തമായി കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യാനുള്ള കഴിവാണ്. അതിന് ഏറ്റവും ആദ്യം വേണ്ടത് ഈ ചാപ്റ്റർ മനസ്സിലാക്കുക എന്നതാണ്. അതിനുശേഷം, ഞങ്ങൾ തരുന്ന നിർദ്ദേശങ്ങൾ അനുസരിച്ച് ഉത്തരങ്ങൾ എഴുതാൻ ശ്രമിക്കുക. അതിനു സാധിക്കാത്തവർ മാത്രം ഓരോ അധ്യായത്തിൻ്റെയും Answer Key കാണുക.
