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SCERT English - Kerala

Text lesson

The Sea Palace

Summary

A goldfish follows his friends to a beautiful glass palace deep in the sea. The palace belongs to Princess Julia, a mermaid, who is celebrating her birthday. Many sea creatures bring gifts, sing, dance, and enjoy a feast together. Suddenly, they learn that some people are dumping plastic waste into the sea. The sea animals stop them and explain the harm caused by pollution. The people promise not to pollute the sea again. The story teaches us to protect the environment and keep our seas clean.

Notes

  • A goldfish was swimming in the sea.
  • He saw many sea animals moving together.
  • He became curious.
  • He followed them.
  • A starfish floated on the waves.
  • A jellyfish sparkled in the water.
  • Dolphins danced happily.
  • The goldfish wondered where they were going.
  • They travelled into the deep sea.
  • There they saw a beautiful glass palace.
  • The palace was decorated with gems.
  • It was also decorated with pearls.
  • The palace doors were wide open.
  • A beautiful mermaid appeared.
  • Her name was Princess Julia.
  • It was her birthday.
  • Her friends wished her a happy birthday.
  • The jellyfish brought glinting lights.
  • The whales brought jingling bangles.
  • The dolphins brought fragrant flowers.
  • Julia thanked her friends.
  • A big birthday cake was kept in the hall.
  • Julia cut the cake.
  • Everyone clapped and sang.
  • The sea creatures danced and celebrated.
  • Later they enjoyed a feast together.
  • Suddenly a dolphin gave a warning.
  • Some men were dumping plastic waste into the sea.
  • The sea animals stopped the men and warned them.
  • The men promised not to pollute the sea again, and everyone lived happily.

Questions with Answers

  1. Who was swimming in the sea at the beginning of the story?
    A goldfish was swimming in the sea.
  2. Why did the goldfish follow the other sea creatures?
    The goldfish wanted to know where they were going.
  3. What did the goldfish see in the deep sea?
    The goldfish saw a beautiful glass palace.
  4. Who appeared near the palace door?
    A beautiful mermaid appeared near the door.
  5. What was the name of the mermaid princess?
    Her name was Princess Julia.
  6. What did the jellyfish bring as a gift?
    The jellyfish brought glinting lights.
  7. What did Princess Julia do before the party began?
    Princess Julia cut the birthday cake.
  8. Why did the dolphin whistle loudly?
    The dolphin saw men coming to dump plastic waste into the sea.
  9. Who said, “I’m the biggest animal in the world”?
    The blue whale said it.
  10. What lesson do we learn from the story?
    We should protect the sea and keep it free from pollution.