A Village Fair
Fairs are the most popular form [1] of entertainment [2] in the country-side [3]. People who work hard in their fields all the year round certainly need and deserve [4] some rest and recreation. It is a fair that provides them relief [5] from hard work, and brings them an opportunity [6] to enjoy themselves to their heart's content [7]. They forget their cares [8], leave their daily labor and throw themselves in the fun and frolic [9] of a fair. Children and women are specially fond of fairs. For them it means that there will be shops, entertainments and perhaps a theater.
Fair have become a characteristic [10] part of rural [11] life: some are held to celebrate the memory of some saints; others are associated [12] with the seasons.
I remember going to a fair when i was a boy of fourteen. I still have clear memories of that glorious [13] time. It was held at a place half-way between our village and the nearby town.
One morning my friends and I left our homes and took the road to the fair. We were still at a distance when we heard the beat of drums and a chime [14] of bells. We quickened our pace and in a short time reached the fair-ground.
What a sight it was! We found ourselves in a big crowd of people, all in their best colorful clothes. They were in high spirits. They laughed and shouted, sang and danced. None was standing still; all were moving as if they wanted, they were in the move again.
The children crowded round a toy-seller who sat on the ground with his toys spread before him. He was announcing [15] the names of the toys and their prices in a singsong [16] voice. A little further there was a merry-go-round. The happy, excited cries of the children filled the air. Nearby, a juggler was showing his tricks.
While he stood there, we heard a loud shout, "Come one, come all see the wonder of wonders, half-man half-monster [17], come and see". We turned round and saw the announcer standing before a tent. We went in and saw the ''wonders of wonders".
In the evening there games kabaddi, wrestling, and races. As the contestants [18] matched their skill [19] and strength in the arena [20], their supporters shouted and encourage them. When the games ended, the Chairman of the District Council gave away the prizes.
It was almost night when we returned home, we tired and dusty, but we were happy.
Fair have become a characteristic [10] part of rural [11] life: some are held to celebrate the memory of some saints; others are associated [12] with the seasons.
I remember going to a fair when i was a boy of fourteen. I still have clear memories of that glorious [13] time. It was held at a place half-way between our village and the nearby town.
One morning my friends and I left our homes and took the road to the fair. We were still at a distance when we heard the beat of drums and a chime [14] of bells. We quickened our pace and in a short time reached the fair-ground.
What a sight it was! We found ourselves in a big crowd of people, all in their best colorful clothes. They were in high spirits. They laughed and shouted, sang and danced. None was standing still; all were moving as if they wanted, they were in the move again.
The children crowded round a toy-seller who sat on the ground with his toys spread before him. He was announcing [15] the names of the toys and their prices in a singsong [16] voice. A little further there was a merry-go-round. The happy, excited cries of the children filled the air. Nearby, a juggler was showing his tricks.
While he stood there, we heard a loud shout, "Come one, come all see the wonder of wonders, half-man half-monster [17], come and see". We turned round and saw the announcer standing before a tent. We went in and saw the ''wonders of wonders".
In the evening there games kabaddi, wrestling, and races. As the contestants [18] matched their skill [19] and strength in the arena [20], their supporters shouted and encourage them. When the games ended, the Chairman of the District Council gave away the prizes.
It was almost night when we returned home, we tired and dusty, but we were happy.
Words
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Meanings
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[1] form
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face
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[2] entertainment
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fun
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[3] country-side
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rural
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[4] deserve
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needy
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[5] relief
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feeling of relaxation
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[6] opportunity
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chance
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[7] content
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satisfy
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[8] cares
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worries
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[9] frolic
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play or move about in a cheerful and lively way
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[10] characteristic
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typical of a particular person, place, or thing
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[11] rural
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characteristic of the countryside
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[12] associated
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connected with
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[13] glorious
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impressive
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[14] chime
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(of a bell or clock) make melodious ringing sounds
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[15] announcing
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make a formal public statement
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[16] singsong
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(of a person's voice) having a repeated rising and falling
rhythm
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[17] monster
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a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature
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[18] contestants
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a person who takes part in a contest or competition
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[19] skills
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the ability to do something well
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[20] arena
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a level area
surrounded by seating, in which sports, entertainments, and other public
events are held
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