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The author 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. Water | ||
| 2. Rainbow | ||
| 3. Caterpillar | ||
| 4. | ||
| 5. | ||
| 6. | ||
| 7. | ||
| 8. | ||
| 9. | ||
| 10. |
Solution
| Part of Nature | Special Feature | Value Learnt |
| 1. Water | It doesn’t have ego and takes the form that the sun and the wind dictate. | We should not be egoistic. We should learn to adjust according to the situation |
| 2. Rainbow | It colours the entire sky. | We should also spread joy and happiness all around us. |
| 3. Caterpillar | It turns into a butterfly | We should also transform and try to be better versions of ourselves. |
| 4. Hibiscus plant | It lives its short life to the fullest | We too should learn to live our life with splendour, irrespective of how short it is |
| 5. Flowing water | It changes the shape of the rock. | If we persevere, we can overcome our problems, no matter how colossal they appear to be. |
| 6. Small bits of grass | They manage to grow through the cracks in the concrete. | No matter how tough a situation may seem, there is always a way out. |
| 7. Bare tree | It stayed strong in the cold winter months and its conviction was rewarded with green leaves, flowers and fruits during spring. | We should not lose hope in trying times as they won’t last forever. |
| 8. Ants | They have excellent teamwork and perseverance. | We too should be consistent, organised and focussed. |
| 9. Spider | It has delicate but strong webs. | We should be polite, well-mannered and strong at the same time. |
| 10. Oyster | It takes a grain of sand and turns it into a pearl. | We should constantly try hard to do better in life and make the best of every opportunity. |
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