Lesson.1 The Best Policy
Lesson.1.1> The Best Policy – The Seven Seeds
 | foothill (n) | a low hill at the base of a mountain |
 | throne (n) | the chair of the ruler. |
 | nurture (v) | care for and protect something while they grow. |
 | prison (n) | a place where people who do not follow the law are locked up |
 | brass (n) | a metal made by mixture of copper and zinc. |
Glossary
- kingdom – a region ruled by a king
- flourished – developed in a healthy way
- revered – respected
- ageing – getting old
- adopt – legally take and bring up
- leader – head
- nurture – care, protect and grow
- anxious – eager
- destiny – fate
- behold – see
- Heir – Successor
- Seedlings – A young plant
- Beaming – Smile
A. Choose the correct option.
1. The kingdom was situated in the foothills of ________.
- Kollimalai
- Sirumalai
- Anaimalai
Ans : Anaimalai
2. The king looked for a ________.
- minister
- leader
- great soldier
Ans : leader
3. The king gave__________ seeds.
- five
- six
- seven
Ans : seven
4. In real, the test is for __________.
- testing honesty
- growing wheat
- growing paddy
Ans : testing honesty
B. Read the statement and write True or False.
1. The king shouted at Ani.
Ans : False
2. Ani grew the seed well.
Ans : False
3. Ani valued honesty.
Ans : True
C. Answer the questions.
1. How long did the competition take to reach the final?
The competition took nearly six months to reach the final
2. Why did the king want a leader who knows to grow a plant?
Because the kingdom depended on agriculture, the king wanted a leader who knows to grow a plant.
3. Did the seeds given to Ani Sprout? why?
No, the seeds given to Ani did not sprout. Because it was a boiled one
4. What did Ani’s parents teach her?
Ani’s parent taught her about the value of honesty.
5. Do you think Ani will be a good leader? Why?
Yes, Ani will be a good leader because she is honest.
Additional
1. In what areas did the kingdom flourish?
The kingdom flourished in trade and arts under the rule of their king’s rule.
2. What is the expectation of king about his heir?
He expected that the adopted child must be honest.
3. Who were all heart broken?
Ani and her parents were heartbroken.
4. What was her friend’s advice?
Some of her friends advised her to go and buy new seeds from the market and plant that.
Let Us Build
Let us learn some more sounds.
| 1. dogs | bark |
| 2. horses | neigh |
| 3. donkeys | bray |
| 4. rabbits | squeak |
| 5. pigs | grunt |
| 6. cats | mew |
Let us learn some more sounds.
| 1. bees | hum |
| 2. ducks | quack |
| 3. owls | hood |
| 4. frogs | croak |
| 5. sparrows | chirp |
| 6. cocks | crow |
A. Match the animals with their sounds.
B. What we say?
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