A Journey to the Magical Mountains

Given: The story 'A Journey to the Magical Mountains'.

Minam was a young girl who lived in a small village at the foot of the mighty Himalayas. She enjoyed going on walks and learning from her grandfather. She loved listening to his stories about the mountains, the animals, and the people who lived there. Spending time with her grandfather and exploring nature together was her favourite thing to do.

Given: The story describes a special morning in Minam's life.

One sunny morning, Minam's grandfather told her that it was the perfect day to go on a journey to the mountains. He invited her to come along with him so that she could see the tall peaks, the snow, and the beautiful world of the Himalayas. He wanted to share his love for the mountains with her.

Given: Minam prepared for her journey to the mountains.

Minam packed warm clothes to protect herself from the cold mountain weather. She also packed food and water for the journey. She made sure she had everything she needed to stay comfortable and safe during the long trip to the mountains.

Given: Minam and her grandfather went on a long journey.

Minam and her grandfather stopped near a river for lunch. They sat by the riverside, enjoyed their meal, and rested for a while. They listened to the sound of the flowing water and enjoyed the peaceful and beautiful surroundings of nature around them.

Given: Minam was seeing snow for the very first time.

When Minam saw snow for the first time, she was filled with wonder and excitement. She was amazed by the white, sparkling snow covering the mountains. She and her grandfather even made a small snowman together, which made the experience even more joyful and memorable for her.

Given: The journey to the mountains came to an end.

At the end of their journey, Minam promised her grandfather that she would always love and protect the mountains. She felt a deep connection with nature and understood how important it was to take care of the environment. She promised to keep the mountains safe and beautiful for the future.

This is a personal and open-ended discussion question. Students should think about their own experiences.

Sample Answer:
Yes, my grandmother teaches me many special things. She teaches me how to cook simple dishes, how to grow plants in our garden, and how to respect elders. She also tells me stories from her childhood that teach me important values like honesty, kindness, and hard work. I have learned that we can gain a lot of wisdom from the older people around us, just like Minam learned from her grandfather.

This is a personal and open-ended discussion question.

Sample Answer:
In my surroundings, cows are very important animals. They give us milk, which is used to make curd, butter, and cheese. Bullocks help farmers plough their fields. Dogs help guard our homes and keep us safe. Trees and plants around us give us clean air, shade, and fruits. All these animals and things play an important role in our daily lives, just like yaks and mountain goats help the people living in the mountains.

This is a personal and open-ended discussion question.

Sample Answer:
The park near my school has many trees and a small pond. I feel it should be protected because it gives us fresh air and is home to many birds and insects. To keep it safe, I would:
1. Not throw garbage in or around the park.
2. Water the plants regularly.
3. Tell others not to pluck flowers or break branches.
4. Participate in cleanliness drives.
Just like Minam promised to protect the mountains, I promise to protect the green spaces around me.

Based on the story, the correct matches are:

$$1 \rightarrow b) \text{ Apples}$$
$$2 \rightarrow c) \text{ River}$$
$$3 \rightarrow a) \text{ Yaks}$$
$$4 \rightarrow e) \text{ Mount Everest}$$
$$5 \rightarrow d) \text{ Mountain goats}$$

Explanation:
- Minam's favourite fruit was apples.
- They stopped near a river for lunch.
- Yaks are large animals that live in snowy mountain regions.
- Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.
- Mountain goats are known for their ability to climb rocks skillfully.

Minam saw the tall peaks of the Himalayas.

(The Himalayas is the great mountain range in which Minam's village was located.)

Her grandfather was once a Sherpa.

(A Sherpa is a guide and helper who assists climbers in the Himalayas.)

They went on a long journey to the mountains.

(A journey means a trip from one place to another.)

Yaks are used by mountain people to carry heavy loads.

(Yaks are strong animals that help carry heavy loads in mountain regions.)

They saw the snow-covered mountains. She and her grandfather made a small snowman.

(Minam and her grandfather enjoyed making a snowman when they saw snow for the first time.)

The day created beautiful memories for Minam.

(The wonderful journey to the mountains left Minam with beautiful and cherished memories.)

The answers to the crossword puzzle are:

Across:
- 2. SHERPA — A Sherpa is a guide who helps climbers in the Himalayas.
- 5. VALLEY — A valley is a low area of land between mountains.
- 7. JOURNEY — A journey is a trip from one place to another.

Down:
- 1. PEAK — A peak is the pointed top of a mountain.
- 3. HIMALAYAS — The Himalayas is the tallest mountain range in the world.
- 4. SNOW — Snow is the white cover found on the tops of mountains.
- 6. YAK — A yak is a large animal used in mountain regions for milk and wool.