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c. According to the speaker, death is …………... It is sure to happen.

d. Human beings have ……… everything and they have twisted it
whichever way they want.

C. Answer the following questions.

a. According to the speaker, there is only life. How?

b. According to the speaker, what is life?

c. Why is there nothing wrong with death?
d. Why do we fear death?

e. Why do people have an idea of death?

D. What is your view about death? Write a short paragraph.

Pronunciation

A. Notice how the following words are pronounced.

autumn condemn solemn limb thumb
ascend descent evening design honest

architect knee pneumonia receipt
B. Pronounce the following words correctly.

doubt debt subtle scissors interesting
foreign stomach where whisper calm
salmon psychiatrist psychology pseudonym island
castle hustle whistle honour

Speaking

A. Read and act out the following conversations.

Conversation I

A : You look sad. What’s the matter?

B : My father is very ill.

A : Is he? I’m really sorry to hear that.
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