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CITY LIGHTS

energy conservation, ecology or astronomy. It is a pity because light

pollution is the most reversible form of pollution. Switch off the
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unnecessary lights and pollution is reduced.
Children like Natasha have hardly seen a night which is
completely dark. For them constellations of stars exist only in
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books. A polluted city offers no joy of star watching; avid star
gazers crane their neck in vain. If they want to enjoy the wonderful
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sight of a star-studded night sky, they have to travel further away something that can be
undone
from habitation. A star-spangled sky has many secrets still to be groups of stars forming
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revealed. The vast expanse of the sky where the arc of the Milky Way shapes in the sky
is visible reminds us of our place in this universe. It is important to very eager
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retain the ability to look at nature with wonder in our eyes. It is time people who watch stars as a
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to reclaim the magic of night for the sake of children like Natasha. hobby

A Reflect

A1 Based on your reading of the text, think carefully about the points given below and form your
own views.
1. Mira is able to appreciate the beautiful night sky whereas Natasha is dazzled by the city
lights.
 Do you think the different experiences that people have are beautiful in their own
right?
 Is there something that you enjoy or appreciate in life which others around you do not
really understand?

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