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Pronunciation

Learn how to pronounce these words. Then say them aloud.
hair hay-uh eighty ay-tee tears te-arz
breath breth beautiful byoo-tuh-fl jewels joo-uhlz
valuable va-lyoo-uh-bl pretty pri-tee comb kome

forty faw-tee surprise suh-prize heart hau-t
twenty tven-tee sure shu-ah hundred huhn-drid

Conversation Skills

Practise this conversation with your partner.
Reeta : It’s Nitya’s birthday tomorrow. And I can’t think of what
to give her.

Mala : Me too! Could we go and buy her a gift together?
Reeta : Yes that would be good!
Mala : We need to think about what she might like.

Reeta : If I remember right, she likes to read books.
Mala : May be, we could get her some books.
Reeta : Good idea. Let’s go to Himalaya Book Store and choose some nice books.

Mala : She usually reads novels and self-help books.
Reeta : Then let’s buy one of each type.

Communication Skills

Speak in class about a gift you received.

Creative Writing Skills

What would you buy as a Christmas present for someone near or dear to you? And why?
Write a paragraph on it.

Classroom Interaction

Discuss in class the importance of giving or receiving gifts.

Life Skills and Values

The value of a gift is not in terms of its price. It is the emotion and sentiment attached to it. A gift is
a gift irrespective of whether it is priced less or more. It’s more about the relationship you have with
the person.

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