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_______________ are very essential. My elder brother carries a Swiss army knife which has many
attachments to it, such as a _______________, a knife, a nail cutter, and an opener. When we go for
white-water rafting, we always carry our _______________ or hire one after my dad and mom have
checked it completely.

I love to go out on vacations with my family as our trips are full of adventure and _______________.
We learn about so many new things. It also gives us a chance to spend some time together and take a
_______________ from our busy schedules.

Speaking

In the chapter you read about three friends taking a boating trip together, while in the
listening exercise you heard a boy describing his camping trips with his family. Which do you
fi nd more preferable: going on a trip with friends or with family? Write the pros and cons of
each option and discuss with the class.

Writing

The novel Three Men in a Boat is popular for its humour. Based on the illustration and the clues
given below, write a humorous story and read it out to the class.

• man in a grove meets two women
• the women tell him about a magical lake

• the man tries to fetch water
• elaborate prank played by the man’s friends
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