Summer Splendor: An Indian Adventure
In the heart of India, a young boy named Aman eagerly anticipates the arrival of summer. As the temperatures rise, so does Aman's excitement. The first sign of summer is the blossoming of the Gulmohar tree, painting the landscape with a burst of fiery red. Aman loves summer for many reasons. The most important reason is the Holi Festival, a celebration of colors, where people throw colored powders at each other. The festival marks the arrival of spring, paving the way for the warm Indian summer. Then come the mangoes, known as the 'king of fruits.' During the summer, mangoes, with their sweet and tangy taste, become a staple in every Indian home. Aman relishes the delicious mangoes that his mother transforms into pickles, juices, and desserts. The heat of the Indian summer is intense, but it's not just about the rising temperatures. It's about the spirit of the people, the vibrancy of the festivals, and the flavor of the summer fruits, all seen through the eyes of a young boy eagerly awaiting the joy that summer brings.
Question 1
What is the first sign of summer for Aman?
The blooming of roses
The arrival of monsoon
The blossoming of the Gulmohar tree
The start of the Holi Festival
The appearance of mangoes
Question 2
What festival does Aman look forward to in the arrival of summer?
Diwali
Navratri
Holi
Eid
Pongal
Question 3
What is one of the reasons Aman loves summer?
He gets to swim in the river
He doesn't have to go to school
The mangoes become a staple in every home
He gets to play in the snow
He can wear his favorite coat
Question 4
How does Aman's mother use the mangoes?
She sells them
She makes pickles, juices, and desserts
She gives them away to neighbors
She plants more mango trees
She makes mango salad
Question 5
What does the Indian summer represent?
Only the rising temperatures
The spirit of the people, the vibrancy of the festivals, and the flavor of the summer fruits
The difficulty of living in intense heat
The start of the school year
The end of the yearly holidays
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