1. Describe something you did with someone / in a group

 

1. Describe something you did with someone / in a group

What it was

Who you did it with

How long it took you to do this

Explain why you did it together

 

Generally we do activities to get a pleasurable experience, and some activities are done together so that we can learn from other experienced people. Here I would like to talk about an activity I did in a group and felt delighted afterwards.

 

 

The activity was fishing which I did my maternal uncle at harike, It is a small town 50 kms away from my city, it is on the bank of satluj river and has a wetland and wildlife century near it.

 

It was 3 years ago, just before covid pandemic. I had gone there for a family trip with my maternal uncle and my brother.

 

 When you visit harike first you have to ride a motor boat and then you reach in the centre of the reservoir area and you can do your activities for 3 hours and return.

 

 

Actually, my maternal uncle is a retired army man and he is very fond of fishing since he loves to eat fresh fish and he wanted to do fishing so he took us to along to this place and he gave us some fishing lectures and we learnt how to actually catch a fish. 

He told us about right fishing bait which can be a worm or  fresh vegetables. He told us about how to use the fishing rod and how to get the fish out of water.

 

Once we started I sat for 35 mins and nothing happened and I thought I would not catch a fish, but then my fishing rod felt tight and I quickly called my uncle and he pulled out the fish which had bitten the bait. Afterwards I caught 4 fish and I felt extremely happy.

 

The reason he took us along was that my brother wanted to learn fishing and my maternal uncle wanted to do fishing whereas I wanted to visit wildlife century to see various animals like monkeys and panda's so we all tagged along. This was an enjoyable experience I had just before lockdown.

Follow up Questions 

1. How do you get along with your neighbors?

I have a very good relationship with my neighbors as I have known them for more than 10 years now. It almost feels like that they are part of our family now, as we spend a lot of time at each other’s place. We support each other during both good and bad times. Sometimes I think that our neighbors play a more important role in our lives as compared to our relatives.

2. How do neighbors help each other?

Neighbors can help each other in a variety of ways, such as by lending tools or household items, watching each other's homes when one is away, assisting with household repairs or projects, offering to take care of pets or children, and sharing gardening or cooking tips. They may also look out for one another's safety and well-being, and provide emotional support during difficult times. Additionally, neighbors may work together to improve the community through volunteerism or organizing neighborhood events.

3. Do you think neighbors help each other more often in the countryside than in the city?

It's possible that neighbors may help each other more often in rural or suburban areas compared to urban areas. The reason being that in rural or suburban areas, neighbors may have a greater sense of community, and may be more likely to know each other personally, and therefore be more likely to offer help when needed. Additionally, in rural and suburban areas, people may have more opportunities to interact with each other, such as while working on shared projects or participating in community events.

4. How do children learn to cooperate with each other?

Children learn to cooperate with each other through a combination of socialization, modeling, and direct teaching. For example, they can learn cooperation by playing with other children, as they learn to share toys, take turns, and work together to achieve a common goal.

5. Do you think parents should teach children how to cooperate with others? How?

Yes, I believe that parents play a vital role in teaching children how to cooperate with others. Cooperation is an important life skill that is needed in a wide variety of contexts, such as in the family, at school, in the workplace, and in the community. Children learn by example, so when parents demonstrate cooperation and collaboration in their own relationships and daily activities, children will learn how to do the same. Parents can also provide opportunities for children to practice cooperation by setting up games and activities that require teamwork. Additionally, parents can teach children the importance of listening to others' ideas and opinions, compromising, and taking turns.

6. Do you think it's important for children to learn about cooperation?

Yes, it is very important for children to learn about cooperation. Cooperation is a key social skill that is essential for success in many aspects of life. Children who learn to cooperate with others are more likely to develop positive relationship and achieve academic success.