English ISA ll

1• The place i visited 

The adventure began in the dark quiet of 5:00 AM, the cold morning air rushing past us as we rode our scooties to the meeting point at Tiskar. We were full of anticipation, but the day tested our patience early—one friend never showed up. We waited and waited, hoping they would come, and in that delay, we watched our train pull away without us. It could have ruined the mood, but we decided right then that we wouldn't let a missing person or a missed train stop us.

We regrouped over cups of hot tea, shaking off the frustration, and pivoted to Plan B. We hopped onto a bus, watching the world wake up as we rattled our way to Madgaon and then onward to Vasco da Gama. After a chaotic but fun journey, we stopped at a hotel for a much-needed lunch to refuel. The highlight was finally reaching the Japanese Garden; the view was stunning, and we spent a long time there, snapping photos of everyone and freezing those happy moments in time.

Later, we made our way down to the water. Standing near the waves, playing and laughing, the stress of the morning completely washed away. We realized the journey wasn't about the perfect plan, but about enjoying the moment despite the hiccups. As the sun began to dip, we boarded the evening train back home, tired and happy, knowing that even though things went wrong, we made the day right.

2•A Silent Voice

Watching this movie felt personal. It wasn’t just a story about bullying; it was a story about the heavy price of mistakes and the long, lonely road to fixing them.Seeing Shoya Ishida at the beginning was difficult. He made terrible mistakes and hurt Shoko, but what really hit home was the aftermath. He spent years suffering for it, becoming the outcast. I felt his isolation when he looked around and saw "X"s on everyone's faces—that feeling of being totally neglected and walking through life alone resonated deeply with me. He stopped expecting anything from anyone.

But the real beauty was his second chance. When he met Shoko again later, he didn't just want forgiveness; he wanted to serve. He gave everything to her. He learned sign language, he took care of her, and he tried to bridge the gap he created.The turning point that broke me was when he saved her from falling. He literally risked his life, giving everything he had to pull her back from the edge. It showed that he had finally learned what it means to truly care for someone else selflessly.

By the end, seeing the "X"s fall off people's faces was the most powerful moment. It taught me that while moving forward alone is sometimes necessary to survive, there is still hope. If you work hard enough on yourself and find the right people to protect, you can learn to look the world in the eye again.

3•The Hicker With Heavy Pack

Leo was the kind of hiker who carried extra water for everyone else. If a friend got tired, Leo would carry their backpack, too.He told himself, "If I carry their load now, surely they will carry mine when I get tired."

One day, on a steep mountain trail, Leo twisted his ankle. He fell to the ground, wincing in pain. He looked up at the friends whose bags he had carried for miles, expecting a hand to pull him up.

Instead, they looked at their watches."We really need to make it to the summit before dark," one said."Catch up when you can," said another.And they kept walking.

Leo sat in the dirt, waiting. He waited for an hour, thinking they would turn around. The sun began to set, and the air got cold. That's when he realized: They were never hiking with him; he was just their Sherpa.Painfully, Leo stood up. He didn't call out to them. instead, he did something important:He took the extra water bottles out of his bag and left them there. He realized he was carrying 50 pounds of supplies for people who wouldn't carry an ounce of compassion for him.

He walked the rest of the trail alone. His ankle hurt, but his back felt incredibly light.When he finally reached the top, he didn't look for his old friends. He sat on a rock, watched the stars, and smiled. He realized that walking alone was far better than walking with people who made him feel lonely.He had stopped waiting for a rescue team and decided to be his own guide.