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Main idea: Weather reporters use pictures to convey information quickly.

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Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way.

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King Midas, adorned with gold, had a golden crown, rings, scepter, and even shoes. He cherished gold and named his daughter Marigold.

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King Midas loved gold.

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The White House is said to have ghosts, notably Abraham Lincoln, who is seen looking out his room. Eleanor Roosevelt claimed to have seen him too. There's a legend that he walks before a disaster.

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Lincoln's ghost description.

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Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital and saw the nurses' kindness. She wants to help sick people as a nurse.

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Jenny wants to be a nurse.

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Giraffes make noises when hurt (low moo) or frightened (short, high sound).

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Giraffes do make noises.

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Dolphins are intelligent and communicate with clicks, whistles, and grunts. Scientists study this language hoping for future communication with humans.

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Smart dolphins.

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Most volcanoes are part of the "Ring of Fire."

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Most volcanoes are part of the "Ring of Fire."

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Main idea of the author's weekend plans with family?

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The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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Taste buds are found on the tongue, roof of the mouth, and back of the throat.

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Where taste buds are found.

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The earth's surface is constantly changing due to earthquakes, floods, and volcanoes, causing visible and invisible changes.

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The Earth's surface is always changing.