Describe an Interesting Story you Have Read or Heard Cue Card

When did you read or hear it?

The character and the plot had so much mystery and intrigue that it was difficult to not love his plays. The best part was that our literature teacher taught the play enthusiastically. She explained the depth of every character and streamlined the play’s plot for us. To learn about Caesar’s personality, his betrayal by his friend brutus, and the constancy versus inconstancy, the theme of the plot is a major takeaway. It is what struck me the most.

From whom/ where you learned it?

The play depicts the fall of a famous general of Rome who was instrumental in creating the Roman Empire. Brutus' loyalty to Rome is also worthwhile. He is loyal to the extent that he even agrees to kill his friend Caesar. The play also depicts how quickly the mob or the people of Rome were swayed by speeches. This was another constant of the play. It has been more than fifteen years since I had read this play, but it is still imprinted in my head. My English teacher was remarkable and taught the play thoroughly, which is why I can still recall it vividly.

When did you read or hear it?

It was called the drinkable book which was designed by WaterLife. The pages of the book were coated with nano particles that could absorb approximately 99 percent of bacteria including E coli, typhoid and cholera. So there were two benefits of this book, it can be used to read and be used as filters. I thought it was an interesting discovery as it could solve the problem of millions of people that are suffering from diseases by consuming unclean water. My friend also told me that WaterLife had been testing the drinkable book in South Africa. They had circulated the book in the rural areas and had gotten positive results.

From whom/ where you learned it?

Additionally, one paper of the book can provide upto 1000 litres of clean water for a single person. I think it was an interesting piece of information as this scientific discovery would be for a good cause. It would help a million people out there that are at the brunt of facing issues due unclean drinkable water.

When did you read or hear it?

This thirteen year old was waiting at a bus station for her school bus. A man standing beside her was talking on the phone. He was quite restless at first, later got angry and hung up the phone. This man is standing beside an electricity pole. He again got a call and while talking he kept his hand on the pole. His body started shaking and getting jerks. A few seconds later he fell down. The girl next to him saw him and immediately rushed across the road to get a wood piece. She then hit the man’s arm with this wooden piece so that she could save him from the electric shock. Her immediate act saved the guy.

From whom/ where you learned it?

He was shocked, perplexed and was immediately rushed to the hospital. I was amazed by the girl’s quick decision making. There were other people as well that were there at the bus station, however, she was the only one who acted quickly. She managed to save the life of this young guy, who would have otherwise died because of the shock. It was an interesting story about bravery and vigilance that I loved reading about.