SKILL A

Exercise 19
Beauty

Beauty is seen
In the sunlight
The trees, the birds
Corn growing, people working
Or praying for a good harvest.

Beauty is heard all around

Wind sighing,
Rain falling or a singer humming
An old folk song.

Beauty is in yourself
Good deeds, happy thoughts reflected
In your dreams
In your work,
During peaceful rest.

1. Does beauty depend upon the observer?

a. Yes b. No c. Maybe

2. Is there beauty everywhere?

a. Yes b. No c. Maybe

3. Where lies the beauty in people?

a. in themselves b. in their wealth c. in their appearance

4. Is there beauty in the falling rain?

a. Yes b. No c. Maybe

5. When is a person peaceful?

a. when he is rich c. when he has performed good deeds
b. when he is intelligent

6. According to the poem, where can you find beauty?

a. in flowers b. in yourself c. in the house

7. Can we hear beauty?

a. Yes b. No c. Maybe

8. Who are praying for a good harvest?

a. rice growers c. coconut growers
b. corn growers

9. Where are good deeds and happy thoughts reflected?

a. at home b. in your dreams c. in other people

10. When do the happy thoughts occur?

a. when praying
b. during peaceful rest
c. when you are with other people