Noble Samuel

Once upon a time in a quaint little village, there lived a man named Samuel who was known for having a heart of gold. He was the apple of the eye of the entire community because of his unwavering kindness and generosity.

One hot summer day, the village faced a terrible drought, and the crops began to wither. The villagers were struggling to keep their heads above water, both figuratively and literally, as their water sources dried up. In this dire situation, they turned to Samuel, knowing that he was the only one who could help.

As soon as he heard about their plight, Samuel didn’t hesitate for a moment. He lent a sympathetic ear to their concerns and immediately offered to share his own water supply with the villagers, despite knowing that it was not going to be enough for everyone. Samuel’s heavy-handed generosity knew no bounds, and he selflessly distributed his precious water to all the villagers.
The community was touched by Samuel’s kindness and willingness to help in their time of need. He became an even bigger hero in their eyes, the true apple of their collective eye. They realized that Samuel’s heart of gold was the driving force behind his actions, and it was a lesson they would carry with them for generations.
Samuel’s selflessness and the idyllic unity of the village during that difficult period remained etched in their memories, reminding them of the importance of lending a helping hand when others are in need.

Idioms

1 Apple of the eye: This idiom is used to describe someone or something that is very precious or loved above all else. “Her daughter is the apple of her eye.”

2. “Heart of gold”: When someone is said to have a heart of gold, it means they are very kind, caring, and generous.
3. “Keep your head above water”: To manage a challenging or difficult situation, often financial, and avoid drowning in problems or debt.
4.. Lend an ear: To lend an ear to someone is to listen to their problems or concerns, often in a supportive manner.
*Example: “She needed someone to talk to, so I lent her my ear and let her share her feelings.”
5. Heavy-handed:
Meaning: Describes someone who is overly forceful, oppressive, or clumsy in their approach or actions.

Exercise 1. Answer the following questions.

1. Where did Samuel live?
2. What was Samuel like? (His qualities)
3. Which disaster came to the village?