READING COMPREHENSION

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My family went to the circus, saw funny clowns, watched the lion act, and ate treats. This story is about __________.

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going to the circus

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Lucy was furious about her spelling grade, kicked her desk, and ran out of class.

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very upset

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Main idea: Weather reporters use pictures to convey weather info quickly.

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Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

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People don't use music to charm snakes. Snakes have no ears and can't hear flutes. Charmers startle snakes by waving hands, causing them to lift their heads and follow movements.

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How people really charm snakes

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Bats can fly at night and locate insects by using sound, which they hear as echoes. Unlike people who rely on sight, bats depend on their hearing for navigation.

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how bats use sound

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White House ghost legend featuring Lincoln, seen in his room, noted by Eleanor Roosevelt. Main point:

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what Lincoln's ghost is like

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John and Matt aspire to be firemen, with John wanting to rescue people and Matt aiming to extinguish fires.

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John and Matt want to be firemen.

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Expectations of lifespan for those born after 1985, noting that females live about 6 years longer than males.

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how long you might expect to live

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Coronaviruses: group of viruses causing mild respiratory infections in humans, derived from Latin 'corona' meaning crown.

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Group of viruses that cause respiratory and tract infections in humans.

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Source of the coronavirus?

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Probably from animals.