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What finally kills the tree?

The tree is finally killed after its roots have been completely plucked out of the earth’s surface with the help of rough and unbearable blows of an axe. Thus, its strength is eventually exposed which culminates in the death of the tree. Furthermore, the withering, browning and hardening of the matter left in the sun and air completely dries up its roots as well as its foundations.


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Imagine that you are Santosh Yadav, or Maria Sharapova. You have been invited to speak at an All India Girls’ Athletic Meet, as Chief Guest. Prepare a short speech to motivate the girls to think and dream big and make an effort to fulfill their dreams, not allowing difficulties or defeat to discourage them. The following words and phrases may help you:

● self confident / confidence/ sure of yourself


● self assured / assurance / belief in yourself


● moral / boost morale / raise morale


● giving somebody a boost / fillip / lift


● demoralizing / unsure of yourself / insecure / lack confidence