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The pride of any city is its skyline. Write 5 lines about the place where you reside and what makes you feel proud of it. - English

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The pride of any city is its skyline.

Write 5 lines about the place where you reside and what makes you feel proud of it.

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I stay in Marine Drive, Chowpatty, Mumbai. I am proud of the –

  1. view of the sea that I get to enjoy every day
  2. of the wide, clean footpaths that allow people of all ages to take long walks by the sea
  3. The curved structure of the main road, known as Queen‟s necklace, which lights up the night
  4. the beach that brings people from all walks of life together
  5. the food stalls on the streets that bring out the flavour of the city life as people crowd around them for an evening snack.
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Chapter 2.4: Upon Westminster Bridge - Brainstorming [Page 85]

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Balbharati English Yuvakbharati [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2.4 Upon Westminster Bridge
Brainstorming | Q (A4) (iv) | Page 85

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