Class 8 (English Assignment)

 

The Village Well

A small village depended on one old well for water. During summer, the water level dropped very low. Some villagers began taking extra water at night to store in their homes. Because of this, the well dried up even faster.

The village head called a meeting and explained that if everyone took only what they needed, the well would last until the rainy season. Some people agreed, but others thought, “If I don’t store water, someone else will take it.”

Within two weeks, the well became completely dry. The villagers then had to walk many kilometers every day to fetch water from a river.

Only then did they understand that selfish actions had harmed the whole community.

Questions 

1.     Why did some villagers start taking extra water?

2.     How did individual choices affect the whole village?

3.     Do you think the well would have lasted longer if everyone cooperated? Explain.

4.     What real-life situations are similar to this problem?

5.     What does this story teach about shared resources?