Vocabulary Words

(verb) have an intense feeling of longing

for something, typically something that
one has lost or been separated from.

yearned
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(verb) start or set in motion(an activity or
enterprise).

launch
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(adjective) 1: filled with
uncertainty:PUZZLED 2: full of difficulty

perplexed
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(adjective) existing for a long or longer
than usual time or continuously.

persistent
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(adjective) 1: unable to speak 2: not
speaking 3: not capable of being
expressed in words.

speechless
“Money Can’t Buy
Everything”
by George Lorimer
George
Lorimer
He was an American journalist,
author and publisher. He is best
known as the editor of The
Saturday Evening Post, which he
led from 1899 to 1936. During his
editorial reign, the Post rose from
a circulation of several thousand
(October 6, 1867
to more than one million. - October 22, 1937)
 Nick was a 10 year old boy. He was the
only son to his parents. Nick’s father was a
very busy businessman who could not spend
time with his son. He came home after Nick
slept, and was off to office before Nick woke
up in the morning. Nick yearned for his
father’s attention. He wanted to go outdoors
and play with his father just like his friends
did.
One day, Nick was surprised to see his father at home in
the evening.

“Dad, it is a big surprise to see you at home,” Nick said.

“Yes son, my meeting was cancelled. So I’m at home. But

after two hours I have to catch a flight,” his father replied.

“When will you be back?”

“Tomorrow noon.”
Nick was in deep thought for a while. Then he
asked, “Dad, how much do you earn in a
year?”

Nick’s father was taken aback. He said, “My

dear son, it’s a very big amount and you
won’t be able to understand it.”

“Ok dad, are you happy with the amount you

earn?”
“Yes my dear. I’m very happy, and in fact I’m
planning to launch our new branch and a new
business in a few months. Isn’t that great?”

“Yes, dad. I’m happy to hear that. Can I ask you

one more question?”

“Yes, dear.”

“Dad, can you tell me how much you earn in a

day or even half a day?”
“Nick, why are you asking this question?” Nick’s
father was perplexed.

But Nick was persistent. “Please answer me. Can you

please tell me how much you earn in an hour?”

Nick’s father gave in and replied, “It will be around $

25/- per hour.”

Nick ran to his room upstairs, and came down with

his piggy bank that contained his savings.
“Dad, I have $50 in my piggy bank. Can you
spare two hours for me? I want to go to the
beach and have dinner with you tomorrow
evening. Can you please mark this in your
schedule?”

Nick’s father was speechless!

What is the
moral of the
story?
The greatest gift a parent can
give his child is time. Money
can’t buy everything!
Activity
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. He is the 10 years old boy, who wants attention from his

dad?
A. Dad B. Nick C. Piggy D. Apple
2. What is the job of Nick’s father?
A. Salesman B. Teacher
C. Businessman D. Pilot
3. Did Nick and his dad have a bonding time?
why?
A. Yes, because his dad is always in their house.
B. Yes, because his dad is not busy.
C. No, because his dad hated him so much.
D. No, because his dad is too busy and workaholic.
4. What Nick’s want from his dad?
A. Money B. Toy C. Attention D. Car

5. Did they have a Bonding when his dad went

early to their house?
A. Yes B. No C. Maybe. D. None of the above
6. Why Nick was surprised when he saw his father
in the evening?
A. Because they didn’t see each other even their
living in the same house.
B. Because his dad bought him a new toy.
C. Because his dad is with his mom.
D. None of the above.
7. In what related question did Nick asked to his
dad?
A. It is related to his new toy.
B. It is related to his dad's job and salary.
C. It is related to his dream house.
D. It is related to his mom.
8. What Nick's did when he knew that his dad earn $25/ per hour?
A. He ran to his room upstairs and come down with his piggy bank
that contains his saving
B. He just cry and wish to have job because he also want to earn
money
C. He told his dad to launch a new branch of his business
D. He told his dad to work harder to earn more money
9. When Nick told with his dad that he had $50 on his piggy bank
and asking for 2 hours of bonding, what is the reaction of his dad?
A. Happy
B. Sad
C. Speechless
D. Angry
10. What is the greatest gift that the parents can give to their
child?
A. Toy
B. Money
C. House and lot
D. Time
“Most memorable experienced
together with your dad”