In one of our English Classes we were motivated to read as many English books as possible. "To improve your writing you need to read as much as possible" said the teacher. For most of the students including me it was very difficult to read thick heavy English books. I think it will take years for me to read such a books, how people do that...strange. So teacher asked to read short storied and gave following sample which I would like to share with you.
The carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farmhouse had just finished a rough first day on the job. A flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric saw quit, and now his ancient pickup truck refused to start. While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked towards the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands.
When opening the door, he underwent an amazing transformation. his tunned face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss. Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and curiosity got the better of me. "Oh, that's my trouble tree," he replied. "I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing is for sure, troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and children. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home. Then in the morning I pick them up again."
"Funny thing is, " he smilled, "when I come out in the morning to pick them up, there are not nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before."
