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I think schooling is not boring and monotonous. You may ¿ nd metropolitan
city appealing and attractive. You might be seeing the grass greener on the
other side of the fence. But remember you are not living a useless life here.
Many people dream to live your life. Dear Kun, everyone needs to be ambitious
but over ambition may ruin your life. I agree with you, but obviously, if you
want to do anything with the rest of your life, you should not ignore your
parents’ support and education. Without their help you can neither live a
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peaceful life nor get a better job. Don’t you think you are making this decision in a
hurry? Undoubtedly, you must think before it’s too late. If I were you, I would
complete my studies ¿ rst.
Have you ever thought about your parents? Of course, they won’t be happy
hearing this, at least from you. What about giving a second thought to your
day dream? How long do you think you can enjoy the sophisticated city life?
Teenagers like you might not have as blissful life as you are thinking now.
You and me really should have a serious talk together.
You are supposed to come and see me before you ¿ nally decide. If anything
appalling ever happens to you, I may not forgive myself.

With much love,
Manisha
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1. Vocabulary in use

i. Pick out the words and phrases from the letter that bring out the
writer’s attitude to what she is saying. List them, and use them in
sentences of your own.
Example: surely, to my surprise, ......
ii. Find the words from the text that give similar meaning to the following.

a. cosmopolitan, advanced, worldly, ..............................
b. certainly, de¿ nitely, absolutely, ..............................
c. joyful, delighted, ecstatic, ..............................
d. horrible, loathsome, disgraceful, ..............................

e. enchanting, fascinating, charming, ..............................
2. Reading comprehension
i. Read the text again, and answer these questions.
a. Who has written the letter?

b. Whom is the letter addressed to?
c. Where does Kunsang want to go?
d. Why does Kunsang want to leave his village?
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