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2. Read and Match

Match the nouns in column ‘A’ with their suitable describing words in
column ‘B’.

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’

a. orchard big and small

b. oranges trees plummy and pulpy
c. orange leaves honey- filled nectar

d. orange juice green
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e. oranges heaven like
3. Following sentences are incorrect. Read the text again and correct them.

a. The writer is fond of growing oranges.
b. Her brother detested the oranges.

c. Orange trees were filled with flowers.
d. Mother advised them not to eat unripe oranges because they could be bitter.

e. While returning the writer carried a large and tempting orange.

4. Read the text again, and answer these questions.

a. Where did the writer go in the winter vacation?
b. Imagine that you were in that place. How would you describe the
sight, smell, taste and texture of the oranges?
c. What advice did the mother give to her children?

d. If you were the writer’s brother, what would you do in the orchard?
Would you do the same as he did or you would do something else?
Write in detail.
e. What does the writer remember all the time?

Put into Practice

Think of a famous place where you would get specific fruits, vegetables or
foods. It could be a farmland, a market or a grocery. Make notes on some of
the fruits, vegetables or foods including their taste, sight, smell and touch.
Then discuss in small groups.

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