Opinion Matters; 1.4.1: Touch A New Height
1.4.1: Touch A New Hight
Courage is the ability to take action even in the face of fear. We all need courage to start pursuing our goals. Being courageous in our life empowers us to chase our dreams and strengthen our belief in our capabilities despite fear. One example is Farid.
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Farid and his friends used to climb mountains whenever they get opportunities. This time they decided to climb Keokradong. Following the plan, one day they reached the famous mountain spot in the Keokradong and were surprised to see many people climbing the mountains.
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Like others, Farid and his friends started putting on mountain climbing gear and began climbing. In no time, they reached the hilltop. After reaching there, his friends chose to camp, but Farid was drawn to climb another mountain.
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He thought that climbing to the next hill will be fun and challenging instead of camping here. So, he proposed to his friends to climb, but they refused because they found the path difficult. Facts or Opinions 1.4.1 C Unit LE 27:30
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Farid took this as a challenge and went alone towards climbing the peak. Two hours later, he reached the top of the hill. People who were already there greeted him with applause.
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Farid was thrilled to have climbed the peak. He admired the beautiful views of nature from the top. He thought about his friends and had a conversation with a boy his age.
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He asked him, “While climbing this peak, I felt it was not so difficult. Then why only a handful of people here? If people could climb the below peak, they can climb here also if they put in some effort.
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He replied, “Most people in the crowd right there are happy with what they find easy. They never think that they have the potential to achieve more. Even people who are not happy there do not want to take any risk. They think if they take risks, they will lose what they already have.
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But to reach a new peak, we need to put in our effort. Many of them do not show any courage, and they remain part of the crowd the whole life. And keep complaining about the handful of courageous people and call them lucky.” āĻāĻŋāĻ¨ā§āĻ¤ā§
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Farid agreed that it’s the courage and effort that make someone out of the crowd.
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The message of the story “Touch a New Height” focuses on courage and the willingness to take risks to achieve one’s goals. Farid, the protagonist, shows his courage by choosing to climb a more challenging peak instead of settling for the easier option of camping with his friends. The story suggests that many people in life take the easy route and are reluctant to take risks. The conversation between Farid and the boy at the mountaintop emphasizes that those who remain in their comfort zones and avoid challenges often do so out of fear of losing what they already have.
Ultimately, the story encourages readers to embrace courage, put in the effort, and take risks to go above and beyond the ordinary and achieve greater heights in life. We all need courage to start pursuing our goals. The statement expresses a subjective belief. The need for courage can vary from person to person. It reflects a personal viewpoint.
Fact VS Opinion
Fact: Following the plan, one day they reached the famous mountain spot in the Keokradong and were surprised to see many people climbing the mountains. The statement describes a specific event that has already happened. It provides details about Farid and his friends following a plan, reaching a particular mountain spot, and being surprised by the sight of many people climbing the mountains.
Opinion: He thought that climbing to the next hill will be fun and challenging instead of camping here. The statement reflects the personal perspective or belief of Farid. Farid’s idea of climbing the next hill is his choice and subjective.
People who were already there greeted him with applause. G T Sponsored gram Facts or Opinions 1.4.1 Class Unit LE 27:30 The statement describes a specific action (greeting with applause) by a group of people (who were already there). This type of statement can be verifiable by the witnesses present there.
“Most people in the crowd right there are happy with what they find easy. They never think that they have the potential to achieve more. Even people who are not happy there do not want to take any risk. They think if they take risks, they will lose what they already have. But to reach a new peak, we need to put in our effort. Many of them do not show any courage, and they remain part of the crowd the whole life. And keep complaining about the handful of courageous people and call them lucky.”
The statement expresses subjective views about the mindset and behavior of most people in the crowd. The phrases like “Most people,” “They never think,” “Even people who are not happy,” and “Many of them do not show any courage” reflect the speaker’s personal view toward the crowd.