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Question
The writer has very positively described the different things in nature. Discuss with your partner the special features of each one of them. Add on the list.
| Part of Nature | Special feature | Value learnt |
| 1. Rainbow | ||
| 2. Caterpillar | ||
| 3. | ||
| 4. | ||
| 5. | ||
| 6. | ||
| 7. |
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Solution
| Part of Nature | Special feature | Value learnt |
| 1. Rainbow | It colours the entire sky. | We should also spread joy and happiness all around us. |
| 2. Caterpillar | It turns into a butterfly. | We should also transform and try to be better versions of ourselves. |
| 3. Hibiscus plant | It lives its short life to the fullest. | We too should learn to live our lives with splendour, irrespective of how short they are. |
| 4. Flowing water | It changes the shape of the rock. | If we persevere, we can overcome our problems, no matter how colossal they may appear. |
| 5. Ants | They have excellent teamwork and perseverance. | We too should be consistent, organised and focused. |
| 6. Spider | It has delicate but strong webs. | We should be polite, well-mannered and strong at the same time. |
| 7. Stars | They shine across the infinite sky. | We should never let the spark within us die. |
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