[1. Describe how the young seagull was afraid to make his first flight.
The young seagull was alone on a narrow ledge. His two brothers and sister had already learnt to fly. When he looked at the vast sea far below, he became frightened. He thought that his wings would not support him. Though his parents encouraged him, he could not gather enough courage to jump. Therefore, he remained alone on the ledge.
2. How did the young seagull’s parents try to encourage him to fly?
The young seagull’s parents called him loudly and encouraged him to fly. They scolded him for his cowardice and threatened to leave him without food. They also trained his brothers and sister in front of him. When these efforts failed, they left him alone on the ledge. Finally, his mother used a piece of fish to tempt him to jump. Their strict behaviour helped him overcome his fear.
3. Describe how hunger finally forced the young seagull to leave the ledge.
The young seagull had not eaten anything since the previous night. He searched the entire ledge for food but found nothing. He even tried to eat the dried pieces of eggshell. His mother then flew towards him with a piece of fish. She stopped in the air with the fish just beyond his reach. Maddened by hunger, the young seagull jumped towards the food and fell from the ledge. Thus, hunger forced him to make his first flight.
4. How did the young seagull feel before, during and after his first flight?
Before his first flight, the young seagull was frightened and doubtful. He believed that his wings could not support him. When he jumped from the ledge, a terrible fear seized him. Soon, his wings spread, and the wind supported them. He realised that he was flying, not falling. His fear disappeared, and he became joyful and confident. He flew freely with his family and finally landed safely on the sea.
5. What lessons about courage, self-confidence and parental love do you learn from “His First Flight”?
The story teaches us that fear can prevent us from discovering our abilities. We can overcome fear only by facing it and making an effort. The young seagull could fly, but he lacked self-confidence. His parents appeared strict, but their actions came from love and concern. They wanted him to become brave and independent. The story reminds us to believe in ourselves and take the first step towards success.]
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