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Look at the following thing. Discuss with your friend, what you learn from them.

A bee

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A bee teaches us to work together with efficiency.

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The Alchemy of Nature
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Chapter 3.5: The Alchemy of Nature - Warming up! [Page 118]

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Balbharati My English Coursebook 10 Standard SSC Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3.5 The Alchemy of Nature
Warming up! | Q 3.(a) | Page 118

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