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Write a composition in approximately 350 – 400 words on the following subjects:
(You are reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of material, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.)
You have recently shifted to a new city. Describe the area where you live, your next-door neighbours, the difficulties you faced while shifting and why you like/dislike the place.
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Solution
My father was recently transferred to Mumbai, therefore our family recently relocated. I had never been to Mumbai before, and it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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