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1. many of john’s friends think he has a boring daily routine, but john likes it.

2. he always gets up at six o’clock every morning and says, “good morning” to his wife and kids, and after breakfast he arrives at work around seven-thirty.

3. he works at a small store called supersave supermarket. it's located in new york. after work, he says, “good-bye” to his boss, mr. smith, and then goes home.

4. on weekends, he likes to play with his son, thomas, and his daughter, barbara.

5. maybe john’s routine really is a little boring, but he enjoys it!

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Group 1: Out with the old, in with the new

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Group 1: Out with the old, in with the new

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Out with the old, in with the new

Do you need a new car? What about a spring jacket? There is always something to add to your shopping list!

Some people buy everything brand-new. They upgrade to a new home, vehicle, or wardrobe at the earliest sign of wear and tear. Others prefer to purchase second-hand whenever possible.

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1. What examples of items does the paragraph suggest people might need to buy?

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Second-hand items are much cheaper. The moment you drive a new car off the lot, it loses some of its value. Used cars cost a fraction of the price, but there is no guarantee they will last. Buying used clothing, furniture, and toys from a thrift shop is less risky than buying big-ticket items second-hand.

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1. What are examples of second-hand items that might be safer to buy?

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Gently used items can be passed down as children outgrow them. Why buy a new bike if your neighbor will sell you a hand-me-down that is 80% cheaper? You can also sell your used products at consignment stores. These stores share the profits with you or give you in-store credit when your items sell.

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1. What do consignment stores do with used products?

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Group 4: Thrift stores and garage  sales

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Group 4: Thrift stores and garage  sales

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One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Shopping for books and antiques at thrift shops or garage sales is better for the environment and could even make you rich! On the other hand, bringing these items into your home could also give you bedbugs.

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1. What does the phrase "One person’s trash is another person’s treasure" mean?

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Jonah recently moved to a new school. He likes it better than his old school. In fact, it’s the best school he’s ever been to.

The teachers are the nicest and most helpful he’s ever had. The classrooms are the biggest and cleanest he’s ever seen. Every classroom has at least three computers in it.

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1. Why are the teachers at Jonah’s new school the best he’s ever had?

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The library is also really amazing! There are tons of great books, magazines, and movies. The library has the most comfortable couches that students can sit on while they read.

The cafeteria food is the most delicious he’s ever eaten. The spaghetti is Jonah’s favorite dish.

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1. What does Jonah think about the cafeteria food at his new school?

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The students at his new school are the friendliest he’s ever met. Jonah has already made many new friends.

His new school is also very well known for high achievement. The track team is the fastest in the city, and they have won many competitions. The school band is the most talented in the city. They were even invited to play with the city orchestra.

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Jonah’s favorite thing about his new school is the big auditorium, where the students can watch plays and listen to concerts. Last week, they watched the funniest play Jonah had ever seen.

Jonah is so happy he moved to this school.

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1. Why was the school band invited to play with the city orchestra?

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A family doctor can recommend different treatments for their patients, anything from bed rest to medicine. But as of late January, patients in Canada can go home with a prescription for a national parks pass.
“There’s almost no medical condition that nature doesn’t make better,” said Melissa Lem, a family physician and director of the PaRx program. They worked with Parks Canada to help distribute the first batch of 100 passes. Lem believes this is the first such program with a national annual pass.

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How many park passes were handed out in the first batch?

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If you could have a free one-year park pass or a free one-year membership to a local gym, which one would you choose? Explain your answer.

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Lem helped start Canada’s PaRx campaign in 2019. The goal is to provide health-care professionals with tools that encourage their patients to spend more time in nature. Patients can hike, do some gardening, or just sit outside. The standard recommendation for Lem’s program is two hours of nature time per week, in 20-minute intervals.

Studies have shown that time in nature can lead to a range of benefits, including lower stress and higher self-esteem among children. When patients are exercising in natural settings, the health benefits are greater than exercising indoors. “Spending time in nature supercharges the benefits,” said Lem.

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Which government organization did the PaRx program work with? 

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If you could have a free one-year park pass or a free one-year membership to a local gym, which one would you choose? Explain your answer.

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She also pointed to nature as a possible treatment for anxiety, including climate anxiety or eco-anxiety. As natural disasters and the effects of climate change become more frequent, researchers say mental health issues have grown worse.

Since the addition of the park pass, the PaRx network of health-care professionals has increased to 2,500 possible prescribers. Because the park passes are limited, each health-care provider is encouraged to prescribe the passes to low-income patients living near a park.

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What are some of the mental health issues that this program can help with? 

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If you could have a free one-year park pass or a free one-year membership to a local gym, which one would you choose? Explain your answer.

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Lem believes that the park prescription movement can not only help improve individual health, but also address systemic issues such as climate change.  People who regularly spend time in nature are more likely to protect it. “If you love something, you want to protect it,” said Lem. “I like to think that every time I or one of my colleagues writes a park prescription, we’re also doing our part for the planet.”

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Which group of patients should get the park passes first, according to the article? 

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If you could have a free one-year park pass or a free one-year membership to a local gym, which one would you choose? Explain your answer.

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Group 1: You play with gadgets before bed.

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Group 1: You play with gadgets before bed.

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You play with gadgets before bed.

Do you check your email or favorite social media site before bed each night? Do you send text messages from a gadget at your bedside table? Unplug your world at least half an hour before bedtime. You will fall asleep faster.

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What does the paragraph suggest you do before bedtime?

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You eat too close to bedtime.

Sleep experts say you should eat your last meal at least three hours before bedtime. If you need a light snack, make sure it doesn’t contain any caffeine or sugar.

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Why should you avoid eating too close to bedtime?

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You aren’t tired yet. We need different sleep at different ages and stages in life. Don’t assume you need eight hours throughout your lifetime. If you nap in the day, you won’t feel tired at your usual bedtime. Read a book or listen to relaxing music instead of tossing and turning.

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What does the paragraph say about sleep needs?

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Your bedroom is your office.

Do you have a TV or computer in your room? This is a no-no according to sleep experts. Keep your screens in an office or living room, and reserve your bedroom for blankets, pillows, and relaxation.

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Why should screens be kept out of the bedroom?

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You lack a bedtime routine.

Design a 15-minute pre-bedtime routine. Do the same thing every night before bed. This might include a glass of warm milk and a stretch before brushing your teeth. Try to go to sleep at the same time each night.

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What is a sleep routine according to the paragraph?

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Insomnia

Have you ever had insomnia? Insomnia is a chronic inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. When a problem is chronic, it lasts for a long time. Insomnia is often caused by unhealthy sleep habits, such as the ones you read about in the article.

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Examining extreme self-doubt

Do you ever doubt your own abilities? Do you sometimes feel incompetent in your job despite being skilled, experienced, and highly qualified? Do you ever fear that someone will expose your inadequacies?

It’s common to have these feelings from time to time. One study suggests that up to 70% of all employees have felt like an imposter in their job at some point. In fact, some of the world’s most successful people have admitted to having feelings of self-doubt. These include Starbucks executive Howard Schultz, former Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, actor Tom Hanks, and Serena Williams—one of the greatest tennis players of all time.

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What is the main topic of the passage 'Examining Extreme Self-Doubt'?

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What’s your biggest accomplishment to date?

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Feelings of extreme self-doubt are sometimes referred to as imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is not a medical condition although it is a real psychological occurrence. It may affect people professionally and academically. It may also have an impact on their personal relationships. According to psychotherapist Pauline Clance, people suffering from imposter syndrome display two or more of the following traits:

the need to feel special or valued

the need for perfectionism

the fear of failure

the tendency to exaggerate weaknesses and mistakes

the habit of denying personal success

the state of being stuck in the “imposter cycle”

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What’s your biggest accomplishment to date?

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Clance believes that being stuck in the imposter cycle is the most common trait of imposter syndrome. The cycle starts when a person is assigned a task at school or work. That person responds with anxiety to the task, which usually leads to one of two actions: procrastination or overpreparation. Once the task is completed, there is a brief feeling of accomplishment, which is often accompanied with positive feedback from colleagues. However, the person tends to reject any praise, attributing success either to hard work or to luck. When assigned a new task, they begin with the same level of self-doubt and repeat the cycle.

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What does Clance believe is the most common trait of imposter syndrome?

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What's your biggest accomplishment to date?

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Imposter syndrome may arise as a result of experiences during childhood, such as pressure from parents to succeed or criticism from teachers. It may also be caused by societal expectations or it may be a result of immediate circumstances, such as a new job, new responsibilities, and so on.

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What childhood experiences might contribute to imposter syndrome?

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What’s your biggest accomplishment to date?

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How can someone cope with such extreme self‑doubt and begin to break the imposter cycle? Most advice on overcoming imposter syndrome highlights the importance of changing one’s mindset by celebrating successes, accepting failures and learning from them, sharing feelings, and letting go of past negative experiences. It is important to separate emotions from reality—a person might feel like an imposter, but other people may see things very differently.

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What is one way to cope with extreme self-doubt, according to the passage?

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What’s your biggest accomplishment to date?

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How can someone cope with such extreme self‑doubt

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Is this activity guide likely called Summer Newsletter for Seniors or Riverside Summer Rec Guide?

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Which programs require no equipment/supplies?

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Which program requires outside help from the community? What is required?

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Which program would the group be most interested in, and why?

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What question(s) might you have about this program? How would you find out this information?

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How does the baseball program differ from the other programs?

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What question(s) might you have about this program? How would you find out this information?

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1. Picture

A picture often tells you what the reading is going to be about (topic) before you read. A picture may also be an example of a supporting detail.

Notice the placement of the picture. A picture near the top or bottom often represents the general topic. A picture beside a paragraph usually goes with a specific detail.

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2. Title

The title often tells you what the reading will be about.

Be careful. When reading fiction, the title will not always help you find the main idea.

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3. Topic Sentence

The first sentence of a paragraph is usually the topic sentence.

This is often the main idea of a single paragraph. It is not the main idea of a larger work.

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4. Supporting Details

This information proves the author’s point.

Collect the details and look for a common theme.

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5. Repeated Words

These words give clues about what the author thinks is most important.

Look for repeated words throughout the text. Be sure to look at the beginning and end of a paragraph or text.

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Julie’s Plans for Tonight

Julie is going to have fun tonight. She is going to meet her friends downtown. First, they are going to have dinner at a restaurant. They are going to order the most expensive thing on the menu. They are also going to order the biggest dessert. Then they are going to go dancing. Julie is going to get dressed up. She’s going to wear a new dress. She is also going to put on makeup. They are going to find a dance club that is open all night long. Julie is going to stay out really late tonight. She is going to party all night long.

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What clues are available to help find the main idea? 

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Did you know that eight foods make up 90% of food allergies? These are called the Big Eight. Many kids are allergic to milk, eggs, and peanuts. The other five in the Big Eight are tree nuts, shellfish, seafood, soy, and wheat.

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What clues are available to help find the main idea? 

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Getting Acquainted

The general rules of etiquette differ from culture to culture. Making eye contact when speaking to someone is considered important in North America, but this may be considered rude in some Asian countries. Even the distance we maintain between two people when having a conversation can vary from culture to culture. It is also important to know that some topics of conversation may be acceptable small talk in one culture but unacceptable in another. The best way to learn the etiquette of a culture is to observe the people who are a part of it.

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What clues are in the reading to help you find the main idea?

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1. What is the main purpose of the email?

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4. What services will be available at the Community Resource Fair?

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5. Why is it suggested that Sarah arrive early to the event?

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3. Where will the Community Resource Fair take place?

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Group 2: Community Center Offers Free Classes

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Group 2: Community Center Offers Free Classes

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1. What is the main topic of the article?

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4. What does the word "sign up" mean in the context of the article?

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5. What are two classes mentioned in the article?

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3. Why did the author write this article?

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2. What do volunteers at the community center do?

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1. What is the main point of this paragraph?

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4. The article mentions “long-term financial goals.” What are two examples given?

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2. What is the meaning of uncertainties?

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What did Michelle Obama encourage young people to do?

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Describe Michelle Obama’s work as First Lady.

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What happened in Michelle Obama’s life in 2009?

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Where did Michelle Obama meet Barack Obama?

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What is one thing Barack Obama did as President?

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What prize did Barack Obama receive in 2009?

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What kind of work did Barack Obama do in Chicago?

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Where did Barack Obama live when he was a child?

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Presidents’ Day is a holiday in the United States. It takes place every year on the third Monday of February. On this day, people honor the leaders of the country, especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

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Who are the leaders people especially honor on Presidents’ Day?

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George Washington is called the “Father of His Country.” He was born on February 22, 1732. Washington led the army during the American Revolution. Later, he became the first president. He served for eight years (1789–1797). Washington helped create the US government. Many people admire him for his leadership and strength.

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However, it is important to know that Washington was a slaveholder. He owned over 100 enslaved people at Mount Vernon, his home in Virginia. Slavery is a dark part of US history. Unfortunately, it was common during Washington’s time.

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What was common during Washington’s time?

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How many enslaved people did George Washington own at Mount Vernon?

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Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. He was president during the Civil War. He became famous for ending slavery in the US by signing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. This document helped free enslaved people in the Southern states. Lincoln believed that all people are equal.

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Why do you think Lincoln became famous for signing the Emancipation Proclamation?

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These days, many people do not work or go to school on Presidents’ Day. Some choose to spend time with their families or visit museums. Others like to go shopping because many stores have big holiday sales. Presidents’ Day is also a great opportunity to learn more about US presidents and discuss their time in office.

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What are some activities people do on Presidents’ Day when they don’t have work or school?

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What does the text suggest about how people feel about having a day off on Presidents’ Day?

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Valentine’s Day is February 14. It’s not a holiday, but it is a special day for many people in different countries around the world. Each year, on Valentine’s Day, friends and lovers exchange valentine cards, chocolates, candy, flowers, and other gifts.

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What kinds of gifts do people exchange on Valentine’s Day?

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In elementary schools in North America, children make valentines for their classmates and put them in a large decorated mailbox. On February 14, the teacher opens the box and distributes the cards to the students. Many schools also celebrate Valentine’s Day with parties.

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What do elementary school children in North America do with their valentines?

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Why do many schools have parties on Valentine’s Day?

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People in many countries love to send and receive valentines. These days, more people send e-cards than regular cards. The cost of stamps is high and e-cards are more convenient.

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Why do more people send e‑cards today instead of regular cards?

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What can you infer about how technology has changed the way people celebrate Valentine’s Day?

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There are many symbols of Valentine’s Day, such as hearts, roses, and cupids. The symbol of cupid comes from ancient Roman times. Cupid was the son of the love goddess, Venus. Cupid was a playful child who flew around shooting love arrows into people’s hearts, making them fall in love.

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What are two symbols of Valentine’s Day mentioned in the text?

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Who was Cupid, according to ancient Roman stories?