Composition- Narrative Essay - SS1 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1

A stitch in time saves nine":

Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Mary who was very good at sewing. She could make anything, from dresses to curtains to quilts. One day, Mary was sewing a dress for herself when she noticed a small hole in the fabric. She thought about ignoring it, but then she remembered the saying "A stitch in time saves nine." So, she took the time to sew up the hole.

A few days later, Mary was wearing the dress when she tripped and fell. The dress ripped, but because Mary had sewn up the hole, the rip was small and easy to fix. Mary was glad that she had taken the time to sew up the hole when she first noticed it. If she had ignored it, the rip would have gotten bigger and more difficult to fix.

The saying "A stitch in time saves nine" means that it is better to deal with a problem when it is small, rather than waiting until it becomes bigger and more difficult to solve. This is true for many things in life, not just sewing. For example, if you have a small leak in your roof, it is better to fix it right away, rather than waiting until the leak gets bigger and causes more damage.

The same is true for problems in our lives. If we ignore small problems, they can often grow into bigger problems. But if we deal with them when they are small, we can often prevent them from becoming bigger problems. So, the next time you see a problem, don't ignore it. Take the time to fix it, and you'll be glad you did.