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The next day, grandfather was served food in a wooden bowl. The little boy watched it all in silence.One evening, just before dinner, the father noticed his son playing with pieces of wood on the floor.%u201cWhat are you making, dear?%u201d he asked sweetly.Sweetly, the boy replied, %u201cI am making a wooden bowl for you and mama. When you grow old, I will serve you food in this bowl.%u201d The boy smiled and went back to work.The parents were shocked when they heard this. They looked at each other. Tears flowed down their cheeks. Though they said nothing, both knewwhat had to be done.That evening, the son took his father%u2019s hand and gently led him back to the family table. The daughter-in-law lovingly served him food and helped him to eat it. From that day, they didn%u2019t bother when grandfather spilled milk or soiled the table cloth or dropped food or even broke a cup or a bowl. The little boy saw this and smiled.How did the parents react to their son%u2019s words?frail: weakfond of: liketremble: shakeblurred: dimmed, not clearfalter: walk unsteadilygrasp: holdspilled: flowed outirritated: become angryglanced: take a look atpick up: takemumble: talk in a low voicesoiled: dirtyWord PowerListen to the story first. Then your teacher will read out the statements given below. Say whether they are true or false.1. An old man went to live with his son.2. The little boy was fond of his grandfather.3. The old man was very strong.4. Grandfather was happy to eat alone.5. The little boy made the wooden bowl for his parents.Listening SkillsArrow-Puffin-4_Semester-1 English 59