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1. THE CHERRY TREE

Fruits are rich sources of vitamins, minerals and fibres. Various fruits grow in the
different regions. In cold hilly regions, fruits like apples and cherries grow. In coastal
areas near the sea, fruits like coconuts and beach palms grow in abundance. On

riverbeds, fruits like watermelons and musk melons grow in plenty. Some fruits
that grow in sandy desert areas are figs and pomegranates. Fresh fruits are very
good for health and are loaded with nutrients.

2. JOY OF GIVING

Trees form an integral part of the environment. They help to maintain balance in
the ecosystem. A wide variety of trees grow on our planet, and we benefit from

them in many ways.

 Banyan trees are very large. The oldest banyan tree in India is in Kolkata. A
banyan tree is of great use. Its wood is used for making furniture and other
things. Its leaves, seeds and bark are used to cure many diseases and health
disorders.

 Neem trees are also very beneficial to us. Different parts of the tree are used
for different purposes. Its leaves are used to make medicines and soaps. Neem
is also used as a fertiliser for other plants.

 Peepal trees grow very fast. A peepal tree has heart-shaped leaves. We use
different parts of this tree to heal wounds, prevent gum diseases and help

asthma patients.
 Amla trees have branches that spread out, and they bear a kind fruit that is very

popular. The fruit is rich in vitamin C. It is used to make shampoos, pickles and
jellies, etc.

3. GRAND PET SHOW

Many animals and birds can mimic the sounds of human speech and even learn
some words. In the 1960s, some scientists in America tried to teach chimpanzees

to talk. In 1966, they started teaching American Sign Language to a one-year-old

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