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Some people like to go to places where there are many historical places to see. Other people want thrills and adventure. Finally, some people like to relax, so they prefer the beach. 

• A. Beach vacations are the best.

• B. Vacations are important for health.

• C. There are different types of vacations. 

• D. Everyone loves vacations. 

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First, it is important to wash your hands often. If you have to sneeze, try to sneeze into your elbow. Next, be sure that you continue to eat healthy foods, take vitamins and get plenty of rest. 

• A. Winter is the worst season for the flu.

• B. There are ways to prevent the flu.

• C. Don’t be disgusting!

• D. The flu makes everyone sick.

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The middle class has started to make more money, so more people are able to afford cheap cars. While people can now access better food and health care, there are some problems. The increase of cars has also resulted in an increase of car accidents. 

• A. More people than ever are driving in India.

• B. Cars are dangerous in India.

• C. Cars are great for the Indian people. 

• D. There are fewer poor people now. 

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The land that they live on is being cleared. Because the land is cleared, the elephants can’t find food. They have to walk many miles to new land to find food. Finally, if there isn’t food there, the elephants won’t survive. 

• A. It is easy for elephants to find food.

• B. Some elephants are in danger of dying.

• C. Factories are more important than elephants. 

• D. Elephants don’t want to stay on their land. 

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There are five boroughs in New York City with Manhattan being in the center. It is one of the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Broadway has theaters, Wall Street is home to the stock exchange and Rockefeller Plaza is the home for businesses like NBC. 

• A. New York City is the best city in the world.

• B. New York City is an important city in the world. 

• C. Manhattan is the largest borough in New York. 

• D. Everyone loves New York City. 

    You cannot leave it outside when the temperatures are extremely hot or cold. It should also have room outside to run, but not be able to get into dangerous streets. Dogs also need daily exercise and healthy food. 

• A. Dogs are the best pet to have.

• B. There are people who don’t take care of their dogs.

• C. Don’t buy a dog! 

• D. There are responsibilities for having a dog. 

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While they initially cost more money than gas cars, they save the driver about two thousand dollars a year in gas. Additionally, they save the environment from pollutants that go into the air, and are 60% more efficient than gas-powered cars. 

       

 

• A. More people are beginning to drive electric cars.

• B. There are quite a few benefits of electric cars over gas-powered cars.

•      C. Electric cars are still too expensive for most people.

•        D. There are fewer gas-powered cars now. 

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The teacher spends more time monitoring students and less time lecturing. Students are expected to work in groups rather than individually. Together as a class, the teacher and students will reflect on their mistakes and what they learned from them instead of being punished. Extra notes and videos are usually available to students online in place of homework. 

• A. A flipped classroom is easy for a teacher to set up.

• B. Some classrooms are boring because they aren’t interactive.

• C. Flipped classrooms have some students flipping out! 

• D. Flipped classrooms are different from the traditional classroom. 

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