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Question
- How was this year for you?
- Are you happy with what you could study this year?
- What did you miss, or could not do?
- What do you plan to do about it- about the things you could not do/study well?
- What was the best moment for you this year?
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Solution
- This year was quite interesting for me. Throughout the year, I learned a variety of new things. This year cultivated my literary interests.
- Yes, I'm pleased with what I was able to study this year. This year, I was able to explore a variety of literary genres.
- I missed our school excursion to Ganpatipule. I was unable to participate in this trip due to my busy academic schedule.
- During my summer vacation, I aim to take my family to Ganpatipule and other tourist destinations.
- The most memorable experience for me was winning first place in a science exhibition.
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