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Exercise 1: The natural world

June 12, 2025

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The natural world

1Choose the correct answer to complete the sentences.

1A desert is a dry place with no or very few plants.
2There are lots of trees in a forest.
3A cactus is a kind of plant that grows in deserts.
4We enjoy climbing this mountain.
5In winter, there is sometimes snow and ice.
6A grassland is a place with grass and plants.
7It's hot today and there are no clouds in the sky.
8I've got some beautiful flowers in my garden.

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