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Word Meanings
foothills the base of a mountain
terraced formed into steps, especially on the sides of hills or mountains
resilience the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks
monsoon a seasonal wind in south asia, bringing heavy rains
improvise to create or perform spontaneously without preparation
cicadas insects known for the loud, buzzing sound they produce
tactile related to the sense of touch
scavenger hunt a game in which participants search for specific items
symbolize to represent or stand for something else
parallel similar or comparable in certain respects
Assess Yourself
A. Tick () the correct answer.
1. What did Rakesh initially do with the cherry seed?
(a) ate it
(b) threw it away
(c) planted it
2. Where did Rakesh live with his grandfather?
(a) In a big city
(b) In a small village
(c) On the outskirts of Mussoorie
3. What happened to the cherry tree during the monsoon season?
(a) It withered and died
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