COMPREHENSION || PASSAGE PRACTICE - 5 || ELTS OLYMPIAD 2025

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 COMPREHENSION PASSAGE - 5

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1. Reading Skills (Comprehension)

Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

    In a quaint village in India, there lived a wise old man named Baba. He was known for his wisdom and often helped the villagers solve their problems. One day, a young man named Ravi approached Baba, frustrated and upset. "Baba," he said, "I work hard every day, but I never seem to have enough money. I want to be rich!"

    

    Baba listened patiently and then suggested, "Meet me by the riverbank at dawn tomorrow." Curious, Ravi agreed.

    

    The next morning, Ravi arrived at the riverbank to find Baba waiting with a small pot. Baba handed the pot to Ravi and said, "Fill this pot with water from the river." Ravi did as he was told. Then Baba instructed him to carry the pot back to his house without spilling any water.

Ravi struggled to balance the pot as he walked, but he managed to reach home without spilling a drop. "Now," said Baba, "you must do this every day for a week."

After a week of carrying the pot, Ravi returned to Baba, exhausted but proud. "I did it! I can carry the pot without spilling any water!" he exclaimed.

    Baba smiled and said, "You see, Ravi? Just like you learned to balance the pot, you must learn to balance your life. Wealth is not just about money; it’s about managing what you have wisely."

    

    Ravi realized that true wealth comes from understanding and managing one’s resources effectively. He thanked Baba for his wisdom and promised to apply it in his life.

Questions

1. What problem did Ravi present to Baba?
   A. He wanted advice on farming.
   B. He was unhappy with his job.
   C. He wanted to become rich quickly.
   D. He needed help with his family issues.
2. What task did Baba give to Ravi?
   A. To plant crops in the field
   B. To fill a pot with water from the river
   C. To build a house
   D. To gather firewood
3. What lesson did Ravi learn from carrying the pot?
   A. Hard work is not necessary for success.
   B. Wealth is only about having more money.
   C. Balancing life is essential for true wealth.
   D. It is better to rely on others for help.
4. Which of the following best describes Baba's role in the story?
   A. A wealthy merchant
   B. A wise teacher
   C. A strict father
   D. A lazy villager
5. The word closest in meaning to ‘exhausted’ in this context is:
   A. Energized
   B. Tired
   C. Happy
   D. Confused

Answer Key

1: C    2: B    3: C    4: B    5: B

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