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प्रश्न
Discuss with your partner on the following topic. Express your views and opinions in favour of and against the topic.
Is cell-phone the need for the times?
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उत्तर
In Favour: Yes, it helps one stay in touch with their friends and family. It is also a life-saver in times of emergencies.
Against: People have grown apart because of cell phones. They prefer living in the virtual world rather than in the real one.
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(iii) Explain the lines:
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Mongoose |
Cobra |
| (a) ________ | (a) ________ |
| (b) ________ | (b) ________ |
| (c) ________ | (c) ________ |
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| air | |
| river | |
| house | |
| morning | |
| sun |
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- ______.
- ______
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| e.g. birthday parties | |
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| Vision loss and blindness | ||
| Speech disorders | ||
| Physical disability | ||
| Intellectual disability | ||
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