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h. They are waiting for the bus. (half an hour)

i. Krish is doing his homework. (two hours)
j. Pramila is going to dance classes. (a month)

Writing II

Write an essay on the effects junk foods have on children. Use the
clues given below.

Introduction to junk food
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causes: advertising, lack of education, etc.

Negative / harmful effects of junk food on health (headache, heart attacks,
dental problems, high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol, etc.)

Effects on the economy (more expenditure / extra burden to family, etc.)
Effects on other factors like socialisation, poor academic achievement, etc.

Conclusion

Project work Curriculum Development Centre 78-CEHRD

Conduct a brief survey of one of the ethnic communities of your
locality. Based on your study, prepare a short report about it
including the following aspects.
Introduction – population and history – settlement areas – lifestyle –
culture and festivals, etc.

Extra bit

Phobia and Mania

agoraphobia : abnormal fear of being in crowds, public places, or open places
bibliophobia : hatred, fear, or mistrust of books

acrophobia : abnormal fear of being in high places
bibliomania : craze for acquiring books, especially rare ones

balletomania : extreme enthusiasm for the ballet
anglomania : craze for English language, customs,..

dipsomania : extreme desire to drink alcohol
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