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I wake up (early/late) in the morning. rights I (go/do not go) for a walk early in the morning. I (do/do not do) exercise everyday. I (eat/don’t eat) junk food. I eat out ______________________ in a month (once, twice, more than twice). I (do/do not do) my homework regularly. All I (like/don’t like) to read storybooks. My hobbies are __________________, __________________ and __________________. I (play/don’t play) with my friends in the evening. I like to play (indoor/ outdoor) games. I like ______________________ (game) the most. I watch TV for ______________________ hours in a day. I go to HFI. sleep (early/late) at night. © 1 HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G3.indd 1 8/19/2019 2:50:15 PM 2 Reptiles An animal that crawls or moves on its belly or on small short legs is a reptile. Read aloud the names of reptiles given below: Crocodile Lobster Tortoise Lizard reserved. Rattlesnake Chameleon Python Caiman Snail Turtle Gavial Alligator rights All Skink Cobra Coral Snake Viper HFI. 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