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25. Sam wanted to be a doctor. He liked watching shows about hospitals. He liked to talk with his doctor when he went in for checkups. It was Sam's goal to learn everything he could about being a doctor.

A. to tell about doctorsB. to tell about Sam wanting to be a doctorC. to tell about how to become

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27. Some stores sell computer games. When you want to buy a game, you have to ask one of the workers. The stores keep the games locked in glass cabinets. This prevents people from taking them without paying.

A. to tell about stores that sell gamesB. to tell about computers C. to tell about people who steal

C

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29. Groundhog Day happens in the winter. It is a fun holiday. Peoplewatch to see if the groundhog sees his shadow when he comes out in the morning. If he sees his shadow, it means more winter weather!A. to tell about groundhogsB. to tell about winterC. to tell about Groundhog Day

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33. Mockingbirds live in the South. They are named after something they can do. A mockingbird can "mock," or sound just like, other kinds of birds. They are able to imitate the noises that other birds make.

A. to tell about noisesB. to tell about mockingbirdsC. to tell about the South

C

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35. Packing a lunch at home is easy if you plan ahead. You will need alunchbox or bag and something to keep your lunch cold. Make your sandwich the night before. That way, you can save time in the morning.

A. to tell about saving timeB. to tell about sandwichesC. to tell about packing lunch

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30. In some parts of the world, people drink cows' milk, and they also make cheese from the milk of cows. In other countries, people drink goats' milk They can use goats' milk to make cheese, too.

A. to tell how different people make milk and cheeseB. to tell about goatsC. to tell about cows

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36. Elm City is celebrating its l00th anniversary this summer. The town will have a parade to the park. The mayor will give a speech. There will be ice cream for the kids. There will also be a softball game.

A. to tell about the paradeB. to tell about Elm CityC. to tell about the celebration day

C

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37. Claude Monet was a painter. He sat outside and painted what he saw. He went to the same spot day after day, He painted the same scene many times. The paintings showed what it looked like in the morning, at midday,and in the evening.A. to tell about paintingB. to tell about what Monet paintedC. to tell about times of day

C

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39. Do you like to listen to music? There are many kinds of music from which to choose. Country, rock, pop, jazz, and classical are all different. Depending on what mood you're in, you might like one more than the others.A. to tell about country musicB. to tell about different kinds of musicC. to tell about moods

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43. Dad and Aunt Sue were planning a surprise party for Mom's birthday. The kids had no idea about it, Dad and Aunt Sue were afraid the kids would say something to Mom. So the party was a surprise for them, too!

A. to tell about Mom's birthdayB. to tell about DadC. to tell about keeping the party a surprise

C

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