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3. What was her aim in life since childhood?
4. When did Florence Nightingale die?
5. Give synonyms of the following words:
(a) facilities ______________ (b) sacrifice ______________
Let’s Speak
Imagine you are a member of the Red Cross Movement. On your way back home one day,
you see an old man sitting sadly under a tree. You go up to him and ask him what has
happened. Now, work with your partner and frame an imaginary conversation between
you and the old man.
You : What’s the matter Uncle? Why are you sitting here?
Old man : (sobbing) My son is terribly sick and lying in the hospital. The doctor has asked me
to buy the medicines from the market. But I have no money.
You : _________________________________________________________________
Old man : __________________________________________________________________
Continue this conversation...
Let’s Write
Has someone helped you in any difficulties? Write about it in brief.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Vocabulary
Look up the dictionary entries for these words. Complete the table with the correct forms of the
words.
noun adjective verb adverb
hesitantly
condition
magnet
power
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