why the sun and the moon live in the sky

"Why the Sun and the Moon live in the Sky" is an African folktale from Nigeria.

                           

Long, long ago, Sun, Moon and Water were the best of friends. 

At that time, Sun and Moon, who were married, lived on the earth. 

Sun went to visit Water, almost every day, but Water never returned the visits. 

Finally, Sun asked, "Water, my friend, why is it that you never come to visit?" 

Water replied, "Sun, I would very much like to come to visit. But you home is not big enough for me and all of my people. Were I to come visit, there would be no room left for you and your lovely wife, Moon." 

Water then told Sun, "If you want me to visit you, you will have to build a very large house. But I warn you that it will have to be very, very large, as my people are numerous and take up a lot of room."

Sun was overjoyed that his good friend Water wanted to come visit.

"Do not worry, my friend," he said,"I will build a huge compound so that you and your people can come visit."

Sun soon returned home, where his wife Moon greeted him with a smile.

"My dearest Moon", he said "Our friend Water has promised to visit us but first we must build a larger house so that he and his people will fit."

"How wonderful!" said Moon. 

The next day, they began building a very large house to entertain the water and all his people. When it was finished, it was the largest house in the area. 

Sun then went to ask water to come and visit him.

Water said he would be there the next morning. 

When Water arrived, one of his people called out "Sun, we are here. May we come in?"

"Yes," said Sun "Tell my friend,Waater, that he is welcome in my home." 

With those words, Water began to flow in. With Water came fish, crabs, otters and other water animals. 

Soon, the water was knee-deep in the house. 

Water called out, " Sun do you want me and my people to continue to come in?" Together Sun and Moon answered, "Oh yes, please come in to our home." 

And more of Water's people poured into the house octopi, stingray, eels, starfish and more.

When the water was at the level of a man's head, Water,who was becoming a little concerned called to Sun and said, "Are you sure you want more of my people to come in?" 

Wanting to be good hosts, Sun and Moon both said, "Yes, please, you are all welcome in our home." 

More and more of the water's people came in, seahorses, whales, eels, anemonie, sponges and more.

So many that soon, Sun and Moon had to sit on top of the roof. 

Once again, Water asked, "Do you wish us to continue to come in?" 

Sun and Moon answered "Yes,please, you are all welcome in our home."

So more of Water's people came in. Sea turtles, sharks,coral shrimps, urchins, lobsters...... 

By now Water overflowed the top of the roof, and the sun and the moon were forced to go up into the sky. 

...and they have been there ever since.

Retold by LLL,Storysinger/Storyteller

Tugas Softskil Materi Bulan Pertama

1.   CONDITIONAL SENTENCE

Exercise   21
Page         97

1.    Henry talks to his dog as if it understood him
2.    If they had left the house earlier, they  wouldnt’ve been so late getting to the airport that the could not check their baggage.
3.    If I finish the dress before Saturday, I will give it to my sister for her birthday.
4.    If I had seen the movie, I would tell you about it last night.
5.    Had Bob not interfered in his sister’s marital problems, there would’ve been peace between them.
6.    He would give you the money if he had it.
7.    I wish they stoped making so much noise so that i could concentrate.
8.    She would call you immediately if she needed help.
9.    Had they arrived at the sale early they wouldn’ve found a better selection.
10. We hope that you enjoyed the party last night.
11.  If you have enough time, please paint the chair before you leave.
12.  We could go for a drive if today were Saturday.
13.  If she wins the prize, it will be because she writes very well.
14.  Mike whised that the editors had parmited him to copy some of their material.
15.  Joel whises that he had spent his vacation on the Gulf Coast next year.
16.  I will accept if they invite me to the party.
17.  If your mother buys the car for you, will you be happy?
18.  If he had decided aerlier, he could have left on the afternoon flight.
19.  Had we known your address, we wouldn’ve writen you a letter.
20.  If the roofer doesn’t come soon, the rain will leak inside.
21.  Becausee Rose did so poorly on the exam, she wishes that she had studied harder last night.
22.  My dog always wakes me up if he hears strange noises.
23.  If you see Mary today, please ask her to call me.
24.  If he gets the raise, it will be because he does a good job.
25.  The teacher will not accept our work if we turn it in late.
26.  Mrs. Wood always talks to her tenth-grade students as though they were adults.
27.  If he had left already, he wouldn’ve called us.
28.  If they had known him,  they wouldn’ve talked to him.
29.  He would understand it if you explained it to him more slowly.
30.  I could understand the French teacher if she spoke more slowly.

2.      ADJECTIVES,  ADVERBS AND COMPARISON DEGREE

Exercise    26
Page          107

1.   Rita plays the violin well.
2.   That is an intense.
3.   The sun is shining brightly.
4.   The girls speak fluent.
5.   The boys speak Spanish fluently.
6.   The table has a smooth.
7.   We must figure our income tax returns accurately.
8.   We don’t like to drink bitter.
9.   The plane will arrive soon.
10. He had an accident because he was driving too fast.

Exercise     27
Page          109

1.      You could sounds terrible.
2.      The pianist plays very well.
3.      The food in the restaurant always tastes good.
4.      The campers remained calm despite the thunderstorm.
5.      They became sick after eating the contaminated food.
6.      Professor Calandra looked quickly at the students sketches.
7.      Paco was working diligently on the project.
8.      Paul protested vehemently about the new proposals.
9.      Our neighbors appeared relaxed after their vacation.
10.   The music sounded too noisy to be classical.


Exercise      28
Page            114

1.      John and his friends left as soon as the professor had finished his lecture.
2.      His job is more important than his friend’s.
3.      He plays the guitar as well as Andres Segoiva.
4.      A new house is much more expensive than an older one.
5.      Last week was as hot as this week.
6.      Martha is more talented than her cousin.
7.      Bill’s descriptions are more colorful than nis wife’s.
8.      Nobody is happier than Maris Elena.
9.      The boys felt worse than the girls about losing the game.
10.   A greyhound runs faster than a Chihuahua.

Exercise      29
Page            114

1.      The Empire State Building is taller than the Statue of Liberty.
2.      California is farthet from New York than Pennsylvanis.
3.      His  assisnment is different from mine.
4.      Louie reads more quickly than his sisters.
5.      No animal is so big as King Kong
6.      That report is less impressive than his professor’s.
7.      Sam wears the same shirt as his teammates.
8.      Dave paints much more realistically than his professor.
9.      The twins have less money at the end of the month than they have at the beginning.
10.   Her sports car is different from Nancy’s.

Exercise      30
Page            117

1.      Of the four dresses, I like the red one better.
2.      Phil is the happiest person that we know.
3.      Pat’s car is faster than Dan’s.
4.      Tis is the creamiest ice cream I have had in a long time.
5.      This poster is more colorful than the one in the hall.
6.      Does Fred feel better today than he did yesterday?
7.      This vegetable soup taste very good.
8.      While trying to balance the baskets on her head, the women walked more awkwalrdly than her daughter.
9.      Jane is the least athletic of all the women.
10.    
11.   Tis summary is the best of the pair.
12.   Your heritage is different from mine.
13.   This painting is less impressive than the one in the other gallery.
14.   The colder the weather gets, the sicker I feel.
15.   No sooner had he received the letter than he called Maria.
16.   A mink coat costs twice more than a sable coat.
17.   Jim has as few opportunities to play tennis as I.
18.   That recipe calls for much more sugar than mine does.
19.   The museum is the farthest away of the three buildings.
20.   George Washington is more famous than John Jay.