1. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ ‡µÖ¢ÖÖ 9 ¾Öß ×¾ÖÂÖµÖ - ‡ÓÖÏÖß Rapid Reading-2 ü RAPID READING 2. The Hare in the Moon Part I There were four wise friends; a hare, a jackel, an otter and a monkey. They lived happily in a forest. After working the whole day, they would sit together in the evening and exchange notes about the events of the day and make good resolutions for the future.

2. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ ‡µÖ¢ÖÖ 9 ¾Öß ×¾ÖÂÖµÖ - ‡ÓÖÏÖß Rapid Reading-2 ü The hare was noble and wise. He knew that the men and woman were superior to animals and was always telling his friends stories of their goodness and nobility. It was a clear and beautiful night. The friends were sitting and relaxing and admiring the moon, at peach with themselves and the world The hare looked at the moon pensively and said: “It looks as if tomorrow will be full moon.

3. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ ‡µÖ¢ÖÖ 9 ¾Öß ×¾ÖÂÖµÖ - ‡ÓÖÏÖß Rapid Reading-2 ü Good men will be spent in prayer and giving alms and helping the needy. Why do we not follow their footsteps and do the same? Maybe we can become a little like them wise and good? “Yes, Yes” his three friends said: “What you say is right.” Then they went about their usual work.

4. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ ‡µÖ¢ÖÖ 9 ¾Öß ×¾ÖÂÖµÖ - ‡ÓÖÏÖß Rapid Reading-2 ü Answer the following questions : 1] Where did the wise friends live? 2] What would they do after working the whole day? 3] What reminded the otter about his resolution? 4] Who was wise among the four friends? Why?

5. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ ‡µÖ¢ÖÖ 9 ¾Öß ×¾ÖÂÖµÖ - ‡ÓÖÏÖß Rapid Reading-2 ü The next morning the otter was about to prepare his breakfast when he remembered his. Thinking that by the evening he would become very hungry, he decided to make sure there would be plenty of food for his dinner. As he was going towards the river he saw a fisherman who had caught a large number of fish. The fisherman could not carry all of them back to his home, so he buried them in the sand intending to collect them later.

6. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ ‡µÖ¢ÖÖ 9 ¾Öß ×¾ÖÂÖµÖ - ‡ÓÖÏÖß Rapid Reading-2 ü 2. The hare in the Moon Part II Sakka, descended from his cloud. He disguised himself as an old priest. In the evening he waited outside the hare’s borrow. Seeing the hare romping home he called out: “Little hare, how are you? I have been fasting all day. I am finished. Please, please can you give me some food to eat? The hare immediately recalled his vow and relpied,“holy sir, I have no food in my house good enough for you.

7. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ ‡µÖ¢ÖÖ 9 ¾Öß ×¾ÖÂÖµÖ - ‡ÓÖÏÖß Rapid Reading-2 ü But I am told that hare flesh is considered a delicacy by humans. You are welcome to eat me.” Surprised by the generosity of the hare and wanting to test him further the god Sakka said: “My dear friend, such a noble offer, I have never received from anyone. You know it is a holy day, and I cannot take life on a holy day. tsk,tsk mumbled the hare. No problem at all. You do not have to take life. I will show you how. Go and fetch some dry sticks and light a fire.

8. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ ‡µÖ¢ÖÖ 9 ¾Öß ×¾ÖÂÖµÖ - ‡ÓÖÏÖß Rapid Reading-2 ü I will jump into the fire. You will do nothing except wait and when I am well roasted, feast on me. The god Sakka was very impressed that a small animal could be so sacrificing. But to be further convinced of his goodness he caused a fire to spring up from the earth. Without any second thought the hare jumped into the flames. Surprise! The flames were cool! They did not burn him. He was unharmed. He should: what’s this? A cold fire ?

9. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ ‡µÖ¢ÖÖ 9 ¾Öß ×¾ÖÂÖµÖ - ‡ÓÖÏÖß Rapid Reading-2 ü Even as he spoke, the fire died out the flames disappeared. The old priest vanished. Instead of him, in front of him stood a radiant figure whose hair glowed like a thousand fireless, and whose body shone like burnished brass. His nails glinted like a dazzling stars. The divine apparition said solemnly. “My dear child know me I am Lord Sakka. This fire was only test you. I wanted to see if your word was true. You have proved yourself, my child.

10. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ ‡µÖ¢ÖÖ 9 ¾Öß ×¾ÖÂÖµÖ - ‡ÓÖÏÖß Rapid Reading-2 ü You have shown the world what unselfishness is. Your generosity is unbelievable. You will be famous the world over.” Raising his glittering hands and blessing, god Sakka stretched his arms towards the distant mountains. As if by magic, a shaft of brilliant light sped from peak and entered his open palm. From his palm it sped towards the moon, shining sweet and serene in the starry heaven. Wonder of wonderness! The shaft of light spread on the face of the moon, and the outline of the hare appeared on the surface.

11. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ ‡µÖ¢ÖÖ 9 ¾Öß ×¾ÖÂÖµÖ - ‡ÓÖÏÖß Rapid Reading-2 ü So the god Sakka left. Before departing he looked at the hare chewing shoots of the hare appeared on the surface. So the god Sakka left. Before departing he looked at the hare chewing shoots of tender juicy grass, and said: “dear, sweet, little one, generous one ! You are now immortal. You will live in heaven like the moon in the sky. Your new home is in the moon. You will look down on the world will look up to you because you have taught them the greatest truth of all. No gift is greater than earth one’s one life. If you give to others, the god will give to you.” Retold by Ganga Somany

12. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ ‡µÖ¢ÖÖ 9 ¾Öß ×¾ÖÂÖµÖ - ‡ÓÖÏÖß Rapid Reading-2 ü Read and decide Read the story and decide on the following. You may discuss with your partner * Characters in story: * Their age: * Their relation: * Their nature: * Place of the story: * Duration of the story: * Narrator of the story: * Type of the story: * Message of the story:

13. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ ‡µÖ¢ÖÖ 9 ¾Öß ×¾ÖÂÖµÖ - ‡ÓÖÏÖß Rapid Reading-2 ü Select the proper alternatives to complete the sentences: 1. The hare knew that men and the women are inferior/superior/equal to animals. 2. At night the friends were looking at stars / light/moon. 3. The fishermen carried all the fish /some fish/few fish. 4. The monkey found grapes /bananas/ apples on a tree. 5. The hare was a naughty/a holy/a timid hare. 6. The hare was ready to offer his friends/ himself/delicious grass for dinner. 7. God Sakka was doubtful/hopeful/happy about the hare’s offering.

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