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What are all the factors that influence our moods? - English

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What are all the factors that influence our moods?

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Human beings are bundles of emotions, A small angry look from a friend, a scolding from a teacher one admires, a taunt from mom could influence our moods the whole day.

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Chapter 5.3: The Singing Lesson - Warm Up [Page 160]

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Chapter 5.3 The Singing Lesson
Warm Up | Q 1. | Page 160

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