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Deciduous trees grow in temperate climates.
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Examples of deciduous trees include oak, ash, beech and maple. |
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In northern climates, bears spend the winter in hibernation. |
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In autumn, leaves lose their green chlorophyll and become bright shades of red, orange, or yellow. |
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Unlike evergreens, deciduous trees lose their leaves in the autumn. |
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Karate is a popular sport with clubs found throughout the United Kingdom.
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A quick search on the internet should provide a good list of local karate organizations or clubs. |
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Leisure centers also provide opportunities for other sports such as swimming and yoga. |
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There are karate clubs which cater for both adults and children. |
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Many karate clubs are run through local leisure centers. |
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Bats are amazing.
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Bats are nocturnal, which means they are active at night and sleep during the day. |
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They are the only mammals that can fly. |
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Bats navigate by using their ears to pick up echoes, rather than by using their eyes as humans do. |
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Cats also prefer to hunt at night. |
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School dinners should be healthier.
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When surveyed, 85 percent of pupils said they would like their school to start a breakfast club. |
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A balanced, nutritious, filling dinner will give children more energy. |
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If healthier meals are presented attractively, pupils will be encouraged to try them. |
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Healthier dinners will make pupils more alert. |
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The rain fell in sheets over the mountains.
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From the south, a heavy black cloud rolled ominously towards them. |
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The wind, which had been unnoticeable until that moment, shrieked in their ears. |
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'We don't want to be caught out on the mountaintop during this storm,' Heather shouted over the wind. |
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'Come on, let's go. Quickly!' John agreed. |
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The afternoon stretched out, lazily.
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The air felt heavy, causing the children's eyelids to droop. |
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Without warning...SMASH...the window behind them shattered. |
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Bees buzzed around the rosebushes. |
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The warm, sunny meadow invited them to a game of tag, but they had no energy to respond. |
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Queen Elizabeth I reigned as Queen from 1558 to 1603.
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Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth succeeded her half-sister, Mary, to the throne. |
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Elizabeth's younger half-brother, Edward, reigned from 1547 to 1553. |
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Despite her youth, Elizabeth proved to be a capable and popular Queen. |
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During her long reign, she weathered many dangers and challenges. |
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Making your own chocolate bars is easy and fun!
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First, you should gather your ingredients and your equipment. |
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Choose your favorite dried fruit, nuts, or other ingredients, such as marshmallows. |
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First, the cocoa pods are harvested. |
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Once you've gathered everything you will need, make sure you wash your hands. |
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I am writing to complain about the shocking state of the high street.
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Many of the shops are permanently shuttered and their shutters are covered in graffiti. |
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The rubbish bins are overflowing. |
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The sidewalks are littered with nasty chewing gum. |
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The seafront attracts many tourists. |
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It had been a very long day.
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I had forgotten to reset my alarm the night before and was not happy when it woke me at six a.m. |
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Then there was no bread for toast. |
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Finally, you should always jot down the instructions before you forget them. |
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The worst thing about the day was when my bus broke down on the way home. |
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