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Pronunciation

Learn how to pronounce these words. Then say them aloud.
Ivan Dmitritch Evaan Dmi-rich tantalize tan-te-liz

debts dets serene suh-reen
douche doosh peasants peh-znts
skepticism skep-tuh-sizm wearisome veeuh-ruh-sm
dreary dreeuh-ree

Conversation Skills

Practise this conversation with your partner.
Akhil: Do you watch ABC on television?

Vipul: Yes, I do. I actually want to take part in the show.

Akhil: Me too. But we must be good at general
knowledge and current affairs.
Vipul: Yes, I am reading some books on GK. And watching
the show carefully to know what type of questions
are asked.

Akhil: I am also making a note of the questions. And I am
watching other quiz programmes on television.

Vipul: Good. Shall we participate in the show?

Akhil: Let’s prepare well first. Then we shall find out the procedure to enter the show.

Communication Skills

Enact the story in the form of a play in class.

Creative Writing Skills

Imagine that you won a prize money of one crore rupees. What would you do with it. Write a short

paragraph about it.

Classroom Interaction

What did you like about the story ‘The Lottery Ticket’? Discuss in class.

Life Skills and Values

We must not count the chicks before they hatch. It means we must not come to conclusions before
verifying the facts.
Daydreaming is not a good habit.

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