Question

Now read the beginning and end of a sci-fi story given below and complete the story using your imagination.

‘The Magic Glasses’ After ten years of diligent experimenting on ‘light’, Jayant, a brilliant scientist, created a pair of eye-glasses which would enable him to see through all opaque objects, doors, walls, metal structures, etc. On Monday, he put on his ‘magic’ glasses and stepped into the busy street outside ____________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ And so, Jayant received the ‘State Award for Brave Citizens’ _____________________________________________

Answer 1

'The Magic Glasses'

After ten years of diligent experimenting on 'light', Jayant, a brilliant scientist, created a pair of eye-glasses which would enable him to see through all opaque objects, doors, walls, metal structures, etc.

        On Monday, he put on his 'magic' glasses and stepped into the busy street outside ...

       He could easily see through any thick wall and get a clear view of whatever was happening on the other side. Brick, mortar, or metal, everything became see-through for him. If he wished to, he could even look through flesh and bone. He simply had to change the settings on his high-tech wristwatch. It was wirelessly connected to his special glasses and acted as a remote control. Be it an x-ray vision, night vision, or just seeing through dense objects, everything was a simple click away. But this was still a prototype, the first model of his great invention. The glasses were soon going to evolve into something truly marvelous. All he had to do was apply the upgrades he had in his genius mind. He was also planning to build a 'suit of invisibility'. It would make use of the same technology he used to make these unique specs. But that was for later, he was just going to enjoy the 'clear vision' his magic glasses were providing him with for now. All he needed was 'heat vision', and he could be just like his favourite superhero, Superman. "I'll keep that in mind while working on the upgrades. Superman would be so proud of me", he thought to himself with a chuckle.

       He knew his invention was the next big thing in the world of science and technology. He knew he would go down in history as one of the greatest minds to have walked the Earth. His name would be taken in the same breath as Einstein and Newton. In his mind, he was already seeing himself as The World Ambassador of Science, a pioneering genius who would usher in a new age of next-generation technology. As wild as his imagination went, his invention was nothing short of magical. He was clearly able to see through the walls of the building in front of him. Everything was transparent. He could see the people inside the apartments. It was just then that his glasses showed him something that stunned him. He stood their jaw dropped as if being able to see through a concrete wall wasn't stunning enough already.

         In one of the rooms on the third floor of the building, he could see that an old woman was being held hostage by three men. She was tied to a chair and one of them was threatening her while the other two vandalized the house. He guessed they were burglars as he could see the two men ransacking the place possibly searching for money and other valuables. Although a shiver ran down his spine, Jayant did not allow the panic to paralyze him. As fate would have it he saw a traffic cop nearby, drenched in sweat and dealing with the terrible rush of vehicles in the middle of the road. He rushed to him seeking help and almost dragged him to the building. Jayant's weird behaviour kind of confused the officer but before he could say anything, Jayant requested him to put on his glasses. He pointed at the 3rd floor of the building where the crime scene was taking place.

       The officer was astonished, perplexed, and utterly overwhelmed by what he saw after putting on Jayant's glasses. As if the shock of being able to see through the wall wasn't enough, he panicked at the sight of the old woman tied to a chair being threatened by three men. The officer was dumbstruck, and he felt he was dreaming. He was in a daze but then the spell was broken when Jayant removed the specs from his face. He saw terror and awe in his eyes. Violently shaking the officer, Jayant urged him to call for backup. The cop nervously spoke on his walkie-talkie and did as Jayant instructed. The police soon arrived at the scene and the burglars were caught before they could cause any serious harm to the old lady.

         This was truly turning out to be an extraordinary Monday for Jayant. While news of his Magic Glasses spread far and wide turning him into an overnight sensation across the globe, he was being hailed as a hero in his hometown. His act of courage and bravery had saved the life of an old lady. All the national and international awards in the field of science were definitely going to be his soon but right now the State was going to honour him for his heroic act. It was a big event, for, among other prominent personalities, all the world leaders and international scientists also graced the occasion. "Superman would be so proud of me", he thought to himself again with a chuckle even as he stood next to the Prime Minister of India. And so, ]ayant received the 'State Award for Brave Citizens'.