Page 89 - English Expedition Class 4

Listening

Listen to the audio and answer the following ques ons.

1. List the names of a few trees under the genus Prunus.

2. What are the cherry blossoms mainly used for?

3. In the month of __________ or __________ the cherry trees bloom with pink
flowers.

4. Cherry blossoms are most popular in __________ and __________.

5. What are sakura?

6. What is the significance of cherry blossoms in Japan?

Speaking

Grandparents are a blessing for any child. Rakesh planted a cherry tree on
Grandfather’s advice and they developed their bonding by watching it grow. How
do you bond with your grandparents? Share your feelings and experiences with
your classmates.

Writing

Rakesh lives in Mussoorie, which is a hill sta on. Have you ever been to a hill
sta on? If yes, write a paragraph about your experiences. If no, write about any
place you have been to. The paragraph should answer these ques ons:

• How was the weather – hot or cold?

• What kinds of plants and animals did you see there?
• How did you travel to that place?

• What activities did you do there?

Project Work

Plant a sapling in a pot and watch it grow. You will feel a warmth towards the
plant as it grows li le by li le every day. Record the growth of the plant and your

thoughts and feelings in your diary.
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