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Describe your dream vehicle in a few lines.

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Describe your dream vehicle in a few lines.

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My dream vehicle combines cutting-edge technology and ecologically friendly design. It's a fully self-driving electric vehicle with sleek, dynamic lines and a transparent, solar-panelled roof that captures solar energy. It features a large, lounge-like cabin with interactive visual displays and powerful AI for individualized comfort and entertainment. The car boasts advanced security technologies and can seamlessly integrate with smart city facilities, responding to real-time traffic and conditions. This car is the height of automotive technology and is dedicated to environmentally friendly transportation options.

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Chapter 2.1: Comparisons - Expanding Word Webs [Page 33]

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Balbharati My English Coursebook Standard 9 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2.1 Comparisons
Expanding Word Webs | Q 2 | Page 33

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(2) The extract depicts the writer’s proud feelings towards her son’s achievement.
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