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e. The father said, “I’m really very happy for you today, my child!”
3.5. Transform the following sentences into direct speech.

a. The poor boy exclaimed with sorrow that his parents had been
buried in the landslide.

b. The coach exclaimed with happiness that his contract had been
extended.

c. Cutie exclaimed with surprise that it was a very big stone.
d. The officer exclaimed with grief that the

incident shocked him.
e. The viewers exclaimed with joy that

Buddha Lama won the title.

4 Vocabulary Time

4.1 Drug addiction is a state of strong physiological and psychological

dependence on a drug. It has been a severe social problem these
days. Many youths have fallen victim to it. Drug kills! Say ‘NO’ to

drugs. But now know these terms related to drug addiction.

a. stimulant : stimulant is a type of drug that makes

a user feel as if he/she I speeding
up. Cocaine, marijuana, caffeine,

Adderall etc. are the examples of
stimulant drugs.

b. depressant : depressant is a type of drug that
slows the body’s function. The users
feels as if he/she is slowing down.

Rohypnol, xanax, valium etc. are the

examples of stimulant drugs.

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