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L-Tess Buys A Miraclee

Tess overheard her father say that only a miracle could save her sick younger brother Andrew. She thought miracle was the name of a medicine and went to the drugstore to buy it. The chemist was annoyed with Tess for disturbing him. Tess met Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a neurosurgeon, who agreed to operate on Andrew for $1.11, the amount Tess had. Andrew recovered from his surgery, which Tess's parents could not otherwise afford, believing her faith and actions brought about a miracle.

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L-Tess Buys A Miraclee

Tess overheard her father say that only a miracle could save her sick younger brother Andrew. She thought miracle was the name of a medicine and went to the drugstore to buy it. The chemist was annoyed with Tess for disturbing him. Tess met Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a neurosurgeon, who agreed to operate on Andrew for $1.11, the amount Tess had. Andrew recovered from his surgery, which Tess's parents could not otherwise afford, believing her faith and actions brought about a miracle.

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L- TESS BUYS A

MIRACLE

-CLASS IV
L- TESS BUYS A MIRACLE

1. miracle
N
2. overheard
e
w 3. conversation
4. chemist
5. annoyed
W 6. admitted
o 7. operated
r 8. drugstore
d 9. attention
s
10.treatment
11. neurosurgeon
L- TESS BUYS A MIRACLE

WORD MEANING

1. overheard heard the conversation by accident

2. drugstore * a shop that sells medicines and also articles for personal care;
* a chemist shop

3. annoyed angry

4. neurosurgeon a doctor that performs medical operations on nervous system,


especially- the brain

5. conversation an informal talk

6. miracle a wonderful event that seems impossible and is believed to be caused


by God.
Complete the lines:

a) Tess came to know that her younger brother, Andrew was very sick.

b) Tess wanted to buy a miracle from the drugstore.

c) Tess’s parents did not have enough money for Andrew’s treatment.

d) Tess paid one dollar eleven cents to the neurosurgeon.

e) The exact cost of her brother’s treatment was one dollar eleven cents and her
faith.

f) Tess met Dr. Carlton Armstrong at the drugstore.


L- TESS BUYS A MIRACLE

SYNONYMS
ANTONYMS
a) wonder think a) annoy pleased

b) replied answered b) carefully carelessly

c) replied asked

d) admit discharge

e) famous notorious

f) depart arrive
Correct the following statements:

a) Tess’ parents were rich enough to afford Andrew’s treatment.


Tess’ parents were not rich enough to afford Andrew’s treatment.
____________________________________________________

b) Dr. Carlton behaved rudely with Tess.


The chemist behaved rudely with Tess.
__________________________________________________

c) The chemist was a polite and kind hearted person.


Dr. Carlton Armstrong was a polite and kind hearted person.
__________________________________________________
d) Andrew’s life was saved because of his parents.
Andrew’s life was saved because of his sister.
_________________________________________________
Answer the following questions.

a) Why did Tess go to the drugstore?


Ans.- Tess overheard her father saying that only a miracle could save her sick brother.
She thought that ‘miracle’ was the name of a medicine. So, she went to the drugstore
to buy a miracle.
b) Why did Tess want to buy a miracle?

Ans.- Tess wanted to buy a miracle because she overheard her father saying that only a
miracle could save her little brother, Andrew, who was very sick.

c) Why was the chemist not happy to see Tess at his shop?

Ans.- The chemist was not happy to see Tess at his shop because he was busy in talking
to his brother who had arrived from Chicago. He did not wish to be disturbed.

d) How much money did Dr. Armstrong take from Tess for Andrew’s operation?

Ans.- Dr. Carlton Armstrong took one dollar and eleven cents from Tess for Andrew’s
operation.
Reference to context:

Who said the following lines and to whom?

a) “I want to buy a miracle. My brother Andrew is really sick”.


Tess said to the chemist.

b) “How much money do you have?”


Dr. Carlton asked Tess.

c) “I wonder how much Andrew’s surgery cost. Dr. Armstrong wouldn’t take any
money from us.”
Tess’ mother said to her husband.

d) “Only a miracle can save him now”


Tess’ father said to his wife.

e) “Take me to your house. I want to see your brother”.


Dr. Carlton Armstrong said to Tess.
Describe the character of:

a) Tess-

Tess was an eight years old girl. She was very innocent. She understood that
miracle was the name of a medicine, so she went to the drugstore to buy a
miracle. Tess was very sensitive and caring. She loved her brother a lot and
wanted to save him. She did not lose hope and her faith helped her to find a
miracle for her brother.

b) Dr. Carlton

Dr. Carlton was a famous neurosurgeon. He was a well dressed gentleman.. He


helped Tess by getting Andrew admitted to the hospital and operated on him.
He was a kind and generous man. He took only one dollar and eleven cents for
the surgery.

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