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4. There are many man-eaters in the vicinity of Mussoorie.

5. In May and June, the hills were brown and dry.

6. The hunters never shot at the animals.

7. The author walked alone in the forest without a weapon.

8. The leopard trusted the author.
9. The ravine had become a little heaven of wildlife.

D. Answer the following questions.

1. Why had the ravine become a little heaven of wildlife?

2. How do you feel when you live with mountains for sometimes? Why?

3. How did the leopard and the author react on seeing each other? Why?

4. Why had the leopard come into the forest of Mussoorie? Discuss in detail.
5. Why does the author call this place—a paradise?

6. Why did the hunters want to kill the leopard?

7. Why did the animals hide themselves?

E. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

“We told you there was a leopard!” they shouted, in great good humour.

“Isn’t he a fine specimen?”
1. Who spoke these words and to whom?

2. Who were they referring to?

3. Why were they so happy?

Let’s Listen

Your teacher will read out a paragraph. Listen to him/her and fill in the blanks.

1. Numbers of houses _____________

2. Number of one-bedroom flats _____________

3. Number of two-bedroom flats _____________
4. Number of penthouses _____________

5. Number of children parks _____________

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