Write a letter to your younger brother who was caught copying in his exams. Advise him on values, and principles in life.

8C, Heaven colony,
M.G. Road,
Dharavi,
Mumbai - 400017.

Dear Brother,

Thanks for your lovely birthday card. It was very well made. Yesterday, I visited a book exhibition and have picked up a book on “Human Values” for you. After all, character plays a very significant role in one’s life.

I was shocked to hear from mother that you were caught copying in your exams. It was shocking and very embarrassing to know this. What’s wrong with you? Weren’t you prepared for the paper? Even if you hadn’t studied, what was the need to cheat? Remember, it is important to be a good human being first. Scoring a few more marks by employing low means is not right. Frankly speaking, I was ashamed as I was the Head boy in class X and the thought that the Principal and the teachers would discuss about my brother cheating in class was a very disturbing thought. Mother told me that she has to meet the Principal along with Father. What an embarrassing moment for them! Our deeds reflect our family background, don’t you know that?

Hope you realize your mistake and promise yourself to be honest always. You can improve for the best only if you are determined to do so. Take care. All the Best.

Difficult Words & Meanings

Significant: Important; having a special meaning or consequence.
Character: The combination of qualities or features that make up a person's moral nature and personality.
Embarrassing: Causing a feeling of awkward self-consciousness or shame.
Employing (low means): Using or making use of (in this context, unfair or dishonest methods).
Means: Methods or ways of doing something. "Low means" refers to unethical or dishonest methods.
Frankly: In an honest, open, and direct way.
Ashamed: Feeling embarrassed or guilty because of something you have done or a quality you have.
Disturbing: Causing worry, anxiety, or unease; unsettling.
Deeds: Actions or things that people do, especially those that are noteworthy.
Reflect: To show, express, or be a sign of something.
Determined: Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
Values: A person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.
Principles: Fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior, or for a chain of reasoning.