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Reader's Bank_Level 3_Unit 03                                     Reading Text

LOST CAT

– $1,000 REWARD

• Name: Meow Holmes (on his collar)

• Age: 4 years

• Gender: Male

• Size: Medium, a little fat

• Color: Dark gray fur (short and smooth) and green eyes

• Special Feature: Long legs and a long tail

• Personality: Meow Holmes is shy when he is around new people, but he gets close if he feels  safe. If you say “meow meow,” his tail goes up!

• Last Seen: April 8 near Maple Street Park. He was chasing a bird and didn’t come back. He was wearing a red collar with a tag that says “Detective Meow.”

※ Call Max: 555-987-2031.

Please help bring Meow Holmes home!

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When it comes to soccer, Brazil is on top. It has won the World Cup five times— more than any other team. World-famous players like Pelé, Ronaldo, and Neymar are from Brazil. Many kids dream of being stars like them. From busy streets to sunny beaches, kids play soccer everywhere. Some play without shoes. That’s okay — barefoot soccer helps them control the ball better! Brazilian soccer is fun to watch. Players use their heels, legs, heads, and even their backs. Their moves look like they are dancing! People call it “samba football.” Samba is a fast, fun, and lively dance from Brazil. In Brazil, soccer is not just a game. It’s a way of life.

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Everyone needs help sometimes. Nobody knows everything or can do everything alone. So it’s okay to ask for help when you need it. But some people feel shy or nervous. They think it makes them look weak or not smart.  Some worry that people will say no. But the truth is, these thoughts are usually just in our heads. One study showed that people liked those who asked for help. Many people enjoy helping others. So don’t be afraid to ask for advice—it could be about a fun game or a problem with your friends.  When we ask for help, we can learn more and do better. It can build trust and bring closer. So don’t be afraid. Asking for help shows you’re brave and ready to grow.