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Rihan : Even I love to spend time here. I feel so relaxed. There are no trees around my house at all.
Sujan : Yes, there are no trees anywhere. Every day, so many trees are cut down to make place
for more buildings.
Rihan : This city has become a concrete jungle.

Sujan : No wonder, it’s so hot.
Rihan : The air is filled with so much dust and smoke.

Sujan : Why don’t we start planting trees around our homes?
Rihan : It’s a good idea.
Sujan : Shall we begin this on Sunday?

Rihan : Done. Am sure many people will join us.

Communication Skills

Speak in class about how the world is becoming a ‘concrete jungle’ because of the activities of
man.

Creative Writing Skills

Gather some information about some movements similar to the ‘Green Belt Movement’ to save the
environment. Write a paragraph about it.

Classroom Interaction

“When we are part of the problem, we can become part of the solution.”
Discuss in class.

Cross- Curriculum Connect

The Earth has 70% of water.
A water body refers to a collection of water on the surface of the Earth. Some water bodies are
oceans, seas, lakes, rivers and streams.

Life Skills and Values

Trees are the lungs of the Earth. They release oxygen into the air and take in carbon di-oxide during
the process of photosynthesis. So, save trees to save Earth.

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