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Pair up with your partner and answer the following question : Do you have a passion you would fight for? Why ? - English

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Pair up with your partner and answer the following question :

Do you have a passion you would fight for? Why?

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Solution

Yes, my passion is planting trees. Afforestation is the answer to many of the ills plaguing our countries, like water shortage and soil erosion. Planting forests will stop this. When I grow up. I plan to fight for a green cover for our planet.

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The Old Man and the Sea : Book Review
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Chapter 4.5: The Old Man and The Sea: Book Review - Warming Up! [Page 174]

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Chapter 4.5 The Old Man and The Sea: Book Review
Warming Up! | Q 1. (c) | Page 174

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