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Kapil : How wonderful it will be to have a pet tiger! Everyone will be scared of us

and will respect us.
Jaya : It sounds great. But how can we tame a wild animal like tiger? Will it not
eat us?

Kapil : We should get the cub of a tiger. It will grow up like a kitten or a puppy in

our home. I am sure such a tiger will be a good friend.
Jaya : I read in a science magazine that we cannot tame all animals. Cats and
dogs have been living with humans for many centuries. But a tiger can

never live with us in a human home.

Kapil : Has anyone ever tried to raise a tiger’s cub at home?
Jaya : I don’t think so. You could be the first to try!

In the discussion above Kapil and Jaya do not agree with each other. You will notice
that when they express an opinion they say why they think so.

D2. Debate the following topics in pairs.

1. Can a human child grow up among wolves?

2. What if animals could talk?

3. If Mowgli comes back to live among people and joins your school, how
would you treat him?

E Writing

Mowgli Writes about His Life

After growing up, Mowgli writes the story of his life. He decides to include the
following:

1. how he reached the jungle

2. how he was saved from Shere Khan

3. his life with the Wolf parents

4. how he played with other Wolves

5. how the animals treated him
6. his opinion about humans

7. what he plans to do next

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