Learn english with the help of this story "Twelve Months"
यदि आप सही words का सही जगह इस्तेमाल करना सीखना चाहते हैं या कह लीजिए कि आप English vocabulary सही तरीके से इस्तेमाल करना देखना चाहते हैं, तो आप बिल्कुल सही जगह आएं । इस कहानी की मदद से हम english के कुछ words को day to day life में इस्तेमाल करना सीखेंगे ।
आइए, पहले हम इस कहानी "Twelve Months" को पढ़ने के लिए खुद को तैयार करते हैं । इस कहानी में इस्तेमाल होने वाले कुछ words की जानकारी लेंगे । उसके बाद कहानी पढ़ेंगे, फिर उसके बाद प्रश्नों को पूछना सीखेंगे और उनका उत्तर देना भी सीखेंगे ।
H1. Useful Words
1.
Reluctant (अनिच्छुक)
unwilling
or hesitant to do something.
She
was reluctant to attend the party, but her friends persuaded her to go.
वह
पार्टी
में
शामिल
होने
के
लिए
अनिच्छुक
थी,
लेकिन
उसके
दोस्तों
ने
उसे
जाने
के
लिए
मना
लिया।
2. Frigid (बेहद
ठंडा)
extremely
cold.
The
frigid winter weather made it difficult to go outside.
कड़ाके
की
ठंड
के
मौसम
ने
बाहर
निकलना
मुश्किल
कर
दिया
था।
3. Ethereal (अलौकिक)
extremely
delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
The
ethereal beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
सूर्यास्त
की
अलौकिक
सुंदरता
ने
मेरी
सांसें
खींच
लीं।
4. Puzzled (उलझा
हुआ)
confused
or bewildered.
She
was puzzled by the strange behavior of her cat.
वह
अपनी
बिल्ली
के
अजीब
व्यवहार
से
हैरान
थी।
5. Lightning speed (बहुत
ज़्यादा
तेज़)
extremely
fast.
The
car raced down the road at lightning speed.
कार
बिजली
की
रफ्तार
से
सड़क
पर
दौड़
पड़ी।
6. Melting (गलन)
the
process of turning a solid into a liquid by heating it.
The
ice cream began melting in the sun.
धूप
में
आइसक्रीम
पिघलने
लगी।
7. Sprout (अंकुर)
to
begin to grow or develop.
The
plants began to sprout after the rain.
बारिश
के
बाद
पौधे
अंकुरित
होने
लगे।
8. Brim (किनारा)
the
upper edge of something, usually a container.
The
glass was filled to the brim with water.
गिलास
पानी
से
लबालब
भर
चुका
था।
9. Grateful (आभारी)
feeling
or showing gratitude or thanks.
She
was grateful for the help her friend had given her.
वह
उस
मदद
के
लिए
आभारी
थी
जो
उसके
दोस्त
ने
उसे
दी
थी।
10. Stepdaughter (सौतेली
कन्या)
a
daughter of one's spouse from a previous marriage.
Her
stepdaughter was always treated unfairly by her stepmother.
उसकी
सौतेली
माँ
द्वारा
उसकी
सौतेली
बेटी
के
साथ
हमेशा
गलत
व्यवहार
किया
जाता
था।
11. Hardworking (मेहनती)
diligent
and industrious.
He
was a hardworking student who always did his best.
वह
एक
मेहनती
छात्र
था
जिसने
हमेशा
अपना
सर्वश्रेष्ठ
प्रदर्शन
किया।
12. Lazed around (आराम
करते
हुए
या
आलस्य
में
समय
बिताना)
to
spend time in a relaxed and idle manner.
He
spent the entire day lazing around on the couch.
उसने
पूरा
दिन
सोफे
पर
आराम
करते
हुए
बिताया।
13. Mission (मिशन
या
उद्देश्य)
a
task or assignment that one is sent to do.
His
mission was to deliver the package to the post office.
उनका
मिशन
पैकेज
को
डाकघर
तक
पहुंचाना
था।
14. Strange (अजीब)
unusual
or unfamiliar.
She
had a strange feeling that something was not right.
उसे
अजीब
सा
अहसास
हो
रहा
था
कि
कुछ
ठीक
नहीं
है।
15. Speed up (गति
बढ़ाना)
to
increase the speed or rate of something.
She
pressed the accelerator to speed up the car.
उसने
कार
की
रफ्तार
बढ़ाने
के
लिए
एक्सीलेटर
दबा
दिया।
16. Home (घर)
the
place where one lives.
She
was happy to be home after a long day at work.
दिन
भर
के
काम
के
बाद
घर
आकर
वह
खुश
थी।
17. Grateful (आभारी)
feeling
or showing gratitude or thanks.
She
was grateful for the help her friend had given her.
वह
उस
मदद
के
लिए
आभारी
थी
जो
उसके
दोस्त
ने
उसे
दी
थी।
18. Lost (खो
जाना)
unable
to find one's way.
They
were lost in the forest and didn't know how to get back.
वे
जंगल
में
खो
गए
थे
और
उन्हें
नहीं
पता
था
कि
वापस
कैसे
जाना
है।
19. Beautiful (सुंदर)
pleasing
to the senses or mind.
The
sunset was a beautiful sight to behold.
सूर्यास्त
का
नजारा
देखने
लायक
था।
20. Helped (मदद
करना)
Past
tense of help, to give assistance or support.
He
helped her with her homework.
उसने
उसके
गृहकार्य
में
उसकी
मदद
की।
21. Confused (भ्रमित)
unable
to understand or think clearly.
She
was confused by the instructions and needed help.
वह
निर्देशों
से
भ्रमित
थी
और
उसे
मदद
की
ज़रूरत
थी।
22. Bewildered (हक्का-बक्का)
confused
or perplexed.
He
was bewildered by the sudden turn of events.
अचानक
हुए
घटनाक्रम
से
वह
हक्का-बक्का
रह
गया।
23. Unwilling (अनिच्छुक)
not
wanting to do something.
She
was unwilling to go to the party, but her friends convinced her.
वह
पार्टी
में
जाने
को
तैयार
नहीं
थी,
लेकिन
उसके
दोस्तों
ने
उसे
मना
लिया।
24. Extremely (अत्यंत)
to
a very high degree.
The
movie was extremely scary.
फिल्म
बेहद
डरावनी
थी।
25. Hesitant (दुविधा
में
पड़ा
हुआ)
uncertain
or reluctant to do something.
She
was hesitant to ask for a raise.
वह
तनख्वाह
मांगने
में
झिझक
रही
थी।
26. Delicate (नाज़ुक)
easily
broken or damaged.
The
fragile vase was delicate and needed to be handled with care.
नाजुक
फूलदान
नाजुक
था
और
उसे
सावधानी
से
संभालने
की
जरूरत
थी।
27. Perfect (उत्तम)
without
fault or error.
The
wedding was perfect in every way.
शादी
हर
तरह
से
उत्तम
थी।
28. Process (प्रक्रिया)
a
series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end.
The
manufacturing process was very efficient.
निर्माण
प्रक्रिया
बहुत
कुशल
थी।
29. Container (पात्र)
an
object used to hold or transport something.
The
container was filled with water.
पात्र
में
पानी
भरा
हुआ
था।
30. Spouse (जीवनसाथी)
a
husband or wife.
She
was devoted to her spouse and loved him deeply.
वह
अपने
जीवनसाथी
के
प्रति
समर्पित
थी
और
उससे
गहरा
प्यार
करती
थी।
H2. Synonyms
1.
Awful - Terrible, dreadful
2.
Stepdaughter - Foster daughter,
adopted daughter
3.
Hardworking - Diligent, industrious
4.
Frigid - Freezing, icy
5.
Ethereal - Otherworldly, supernatural
6.
Puzzled - Confused, bewildered
7.
Lightning - Rapid, swift
8.
Sprout - Grow, bud
9.
Grateful - Thankful, appreciative
10.
Kindness - Compassion, benevolence
H3. Choose the right word for the given words :
1.
Ethereal
A.
Pertaining to the earth
B.
Heavenly, delicate, otherworldly
C.
Mysterious, supernatural
D.
Solid, tangible
2.
Trudge
A.
Walk quickly and lightly
B.
Run with great speed
C.
Walk slowly and heavily
D.
Hop and skip
3.
Puzzled
A.
Confused or bewildered
B.
Clever or intelligent
C.
Amazed or astonished
D.
Focused or determined
4.
Confinement
A.
Freedom or release
B.
Narrowness or limitation
C.
Comfort or luxury
D.
Distance or separation
5.
Reluctant
A.
Eager or enthusiastic
B.
Willing or compliant
C.
Unwilling or hesitant
D.
Resistant or rebellious
6.
Frigid
A.
Hot or warm
B.
Mild or temperate
C.
Freezing or extremely cold
D.
Icy or slippery
7.
Sharp
A.
Blunt or dull
B.
Clear or distinct
C.
Painful or uncomfortable
D.
Angry or irritable
8.
Laze
A.
Work hard or exert oneself
B.
Relax or do nothing
C.
Wander aimlessly
D.
Procrastinate or delay
9.
Melting
A.
Freezing or solidifying
B.
Boiling or evaporating
C.
Softening or dissolving
D.
Burning or igniting
10.
Grateful
A.
Ungrateful or unappreciative
B.
Thankful or appreciative
C.
Angry or resentful
D.
Indifferent or uncaring
H4. Answer of H3 :
1.
B. Heavenly, delicate, otherworldly
2.
C. Walk slowly and heavily
3.
A. Confused or bewildered
4.
B. Narrowness or limitation
5.
C. Unwilling or hesitant
6.
C. Freezing or extremely cold
7.
B. Clear or distinct
8.
B. Relax or do nothing
9.
C. Softening or dissolving
10.
B. Thankful or appreciative
H5. Story
Twelve Months
Once
upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived an awful woman who had two
daughters, one of her own and one stepdaughter.
The stepdaughter's name was Kanishka, and she was a kind and hardworking girl. However, her
stepmother had no love for her and made her do all the household chores while
her own daughter lazed around doing
nothing.
One
cold January night, as Kanishka was resting after a long day of work, her
stepmother entered the room and said in a sharp tone, "Your stepsister
desires flowers. Go and find some."
Kanishka
was reluctant to leave the warm confines of the house and venture out into the frigid winter night, but she knew
better than to argue with her stepmother. So she wrapped herself in warm
clothes and set out into the snowy landscape, her breath visible in the frosty
air.
As
she trudged through the snow, her feet sinking into the drifts with every step,
she came across a group of twelve men. They were all dressed in different clothes
and had strange, ethereal qualities
about them. When Kanishka told them about her mission to find flowers, one of the men spoke up.
"We
are the twelve months," he said. "And we can help you find the
flowers you seek."
Kanishka
was puzzled by the men's appearance
and strange offer, but she decided
to accept their help. The first man, January, walked up to her and made a
motion with his hand. Suddenly, the days of the month began to pass by at lightning speed until it was February's
turn.
February
repeated the same motion, and time speedup once again. Then March stepped forward and made the sun shine, melting the snow and causing flowers to
sprout up from the ground.
Kanishka
was amazed as she gathered up the flowers, filling her basket to the brim. She thanked the twelve months and
made her way back home, eager to
show her stepmother and stepsister the beautiful flowers she had found.
When
she arrived home, she spilled the flowers onto the table and told her
stepmother and stepsister about the twelve men who had helped her. However,
instead of being grateful for the
flowers, the stepmother and stepsister were only interested in getting gifts
from the twelve months.
They
set out to find the twelve men but soon became lost and never found their way back home. Meanwhile, Kanishka lived
happily by herself, grateful for the kindness of the twelve months and the beautiful flowers they had helped her find.
H6. Conversation
Let's
have a conversation between Kanishka, her stepmother named Shalini, her
stepsister named Aisha, and a friend named Rajesh.
Kanishka:
(excitedly) Oh Rajesh, you won't believe what happened to me last night! I met
the twelve months, and they helped me find the most beautiful flowers.
Rajesh:
(curious) Really? That sounds incredible, Kanishka. Tell me everything! Who
were these twelve months?
Kanishka:
Well, they were these twelve men dressed in different clothes. Each one
represented a different month of the year. It was fascinating! January,
February, March, and the others helped me by using their unique powers.
Shalini:
(intrigued) Powers, you say? Hmm, maybe I could use their help too. Aisha, we
should find these twelve men and ask for their assistance.
Aisha:
(eagerly) Yes, Mother! Imagine what they could do for us. We could have
anything we desire.
Kanishka:
But, Mother, the twelve months helped me because I was kind and hardworking.
They saw the goodness in my heart, not just my desires.
Rajesh:
Kanishka is right, Shalini. The twelve months' help wasn't just about material
things. It was a reward for Kanishka's kindness and humility.
Shalini:
(reluctantly) I suppose you're right. Kanishka, I apologize for not
appreciating your efforts earlier. It seems the twelve months saw the goodness
in you that I failed to recognize.
Kanishka:
Thank you, Shalini. I'm glad you understand now. The flowers were meant to
bring joy, not just to fulfill desires. Let's focus on spreading happiness
instead.
Aisha:
(reflecting) You know, Kanishka, maybe I should start helping out more around
the house too. I want to be deserving of such beautiful gestures as well.
Rajesh:
That's a great idea, Aisha. Kindness and hard work go a long way in life. Maybe
we can all learn something from Kanishka's encounter with the twelve months.
Kanishka:
(smiling) I'm glad to hear that, Aisha. Together, we can create a more
harmonious home and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us.
In
this conversation, Kanishka's stepmother, Shalini, and stepsister, Aisha, eventually
realize the importance of kindness and the rewards it brings. They understand
that the twelve months' help was not solely about fulfilling desires but also
about recognizing the goodness in one's heart.
H7. Answer the following questions : (Know how to ask questions)
1.
Who were the two daughters of the
awful woman?
2.
How was Kanishka's character
described?
3.
What did the stepmother ask Kanishka
to do?
4.
Why was Kanishka reluctant to go out
in the winter night?
5.
Who did Kanishka meet while she was
searching for flowers?
6.
What did the twelve men call
themselves?
7.
What did January do to help Kanishka?
8.
Who made the sun shine and melted the
snow?
9.
What was Kanishka's reaction when she
saw the flowers?
10.
What did Kanishka do after gathering
the flowers?
11.
What was the stepmother and
stepsister's reaction when they saw the flowers?
12.
Why did the stepmother and stepsister
set out to find the twelve months?
13.
Did the stepmother and stepsister find
the twelve months?
14.
Was Kanishka grateful for the kindness
of the twelve months?
15.
Did Kanishka live with her stepsister
and stepmother?
16.
Did Kanishka's stepsister help her
with the household chores?
17.
How did Kanishka feel about her
stepmother?
18.
Did Kanishka argue with her stepmother
when she was asked to find flowers?
19.
What was the climate like when
Kanishka went out to find flowers?
20.
Did Kanishka face any difficulties
while searching for flowers?
H8. Answer of H6 :
Ans
1: One daughter was her own, and the other was a stepdaughter named Kanishka.
Ans
2: Kanishka was described as a kind and hardworking girl.
Ans
3: The stepmother asked Kanishka to find flowers for her stepsister.
Ans
4: Kanishka was reluctant to go out because it was cold outside.
Ans
5: Kanishka met a group of twelve men while searching for flowers.
Ans
6: The twelve men called themselves the twelve months.
Ans
7: January made a motion with his hand, and time began to pass by at lightning
speed.
Ans
8: March made the sun shine, melted the snow, and caused flowers to sprout up
from the ground.
Ans
9: Kanishka was amazed when she saw the flowers.
Ans
10: Kanishka thanked the twelve months and made her way back home.
Ans
11: The stepmother and stepsister were only interested in getting gifts from
the twelve months.
Ans
12: They set out to find the twelve months because they wanted gifts from them.
Ans
13: No, they became lost and never found their way back home.
Ans
14: Yes, Kanishka was grateful for the kindness of the twelve months.
Ans
15: Yes, Kanishka lived with her stepsister and stepmother.
Ans
16: No, Kanishka's stepsister lazed around doing nothing.
Ans
17: The article does not explicitly state how Kanishka felt about her
stepmother.
Ans
18: No, Kanishka did not argue with her stepmother.
Ans
19: It was a frigid winter night when Kanishka went out to find flowers.
Ans
20: Yes, Kanishka had to trudge through the snow, and her feet sank into the
drifts with every step.
H9. Other More Useful words
1.
anxious (adj) चिंतित
When
a person is anxious, they worry that something bad will happen.
She
was anxious about not making her appointment on time.
समय
पर
नियुक्ति
नहीं
होने
से
वह
परेशान
थी।
2.
awful (adj) ख़राब
When
something is awful, it is very bad.
Her
performance last night was awful.
बीती
रात
उसका
प्रदर्शन
ख़राब
रहा।
3.
consist (v) निहित होना
To
consist of is to be made of parts or things.
Today's
choices for lunch consisted of pizza, hamburgers, and hot dogs.
दोपहर
के
भोजन
के
लिए
आज
के
विकल्पों
में
पिज़्ज़ा,
हैम्बर्गर
और
हॉट
डॉग
शामिल
हैं।
4.
desire (v) इच्छा करना
To
desire is to want something.
M
sister desires a big house and lots of money.
मेरी
बहन
एक
बड़ा
घर
और
ढेर
सारा
पैसा
चाहती
है।
5.
eager (adj) उत्सुक
When
a person is eager about something, they are excited about it.
The
man was eager to talk about the good news.वह
आदमी
सुसमाचार
के
बारे
में
बात
करने
के
लिए
उत्सुक
था।
6.
household (n) परिवार
A
household is all the people who live in one house.
Our
household is made up of my father, my mother and me.
हमारा
परिवार
मेरे
पिता,
मेरी
मां
और
मुझ
से
मिलकर
बना
है।
7.
intent (n) इरादा
An
intent is a plan to do something.
Her
intent is to visit Italy next summer.
उसका
इरादा
अगली
गर्मियों
में
इटली
जाने
का
है।
8.
landscape (n) परिदृश्य
A
landscape is how an area of land looks.
The
landscape of the country is very green.
देश
का
परिदृश्य
बहुत
हरा-भरा
है।
9.
lift (v) उठाना
To
lift something is to move it higher.
The
man tried to lift the box.
उस
आदमी
ने
बॉक्स
को
उठाने
की
कोशिश
की।
10.
load (v) लादना
To
load is to put objects into something.
The
man loaded the boxes into a truck.
आदमी
ने
बक्सों
को
एक
ट्रक
में
लाद
दिया।
11.
lung (n) फेफड़ा
A
lung is the organ in the body that fills with air when breathing.
Having
strong lungs is necessary for a healthy life.
स्वस्थ
जीवन
के
लिए
फेफड़ों
का
मजबूत
होना
जरूरी
है।
12.
motion (n) गति
A
motion is a movement that someone makes.
The
police officer made a motion with his hand.
पुलिस
अधिकारी
ने
अपने
हाथ
से
एक
हरकत
की।
13.
pace (n) चाल
The
pace of something is the speed at which it happens.
I
ran the race at a slower pace than my friend.
मैंने
अपने
मित्र
की
तुलना
में
धीमी
गति
से
दौड़
लगाई।
14.
polite (adj) विनम्र
When
someone is polite, they are acting in a thoughtful way.
The
boy was very polite: he behaved very thoughtfully.
लड़का
बहुत
विनम्र
था:
उसने
बहुत
सोच-समझकर
व्यवहार
किया।
1.
possess (v) अधिकार में
रखना
To
possess something is to have it or own it.
My
uncle possesses three sheep, a chicken, a cow and a dog.
मेरे
चाचा
के
पास
तीन
भेड़ें,
एक
मुर्गी,
एक
गाय
और
एक
कुत्ता
है।
16.
rapidly (adj) तेज़ी से
When
something happens rapidly, it happens very fast.
The
train moved rapidly on the tracks.
ट्रेन
तेजी
से
पटरियों
पर
चली
गई।
17.
remark (v) टिप्पणीस्वरूप कहना
To
remark is to say something.
The
teacher remarked on how quickly the students were learning.
शिक्षक
ने
टिप्पणी
की
कि
छात्र
कितनी
जल्दी
सीख
रहे
थे।
18.
seek (v) अनुसरण करना
To
seek is to look for something.
If
I have a problem, I seek my sister's advice.
अगर
मुझे
कोई
समस्या
होती
है,
तो
मैं
अपनी
बहन
की
सलाह
लेता
हूँ।
19.
shine (v) चमकाना
To
shine is to make a bright light.
The
candles are shining in the dark room.
मोमबत्तियाँ
अंधेरे
कमरे
में
चमक
रही
हैं।
20.
spill (v) गिरा देना
To
spill is to have something fall out of its container.
I
spilled the coffee on the table.
मैंने
कॉफी
टेबल
पर
गिरा
दी।
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