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Reader's Bank_Level 3_Unit 04                                    Reading Text

Some baby geese are following a person on the grass. It looks funny! Here’s why. When baby geese hatch and see you, they think that you are their mommy! Likewise, if baby ducks or chicks see you first, they will follow you too. Even if their real mommy calls them, they won’t listen. They have already chosen you as their mommy because of the first moment they saw you. Baby birds usually follow the first thing they see. It’s like a rule. Scientists say this happens because baby birds need quick help when they are born. They want someone to care for them immediately, and the closest being becomes that person.

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TeenStar Singing Auditions

Do you dream of becoming  a singer? TeenStar wants to hear you sing!   We’re looking for talented teens to join us. This is your chance to show your voice!

* Who: Students aged 13 to 18

* When: November 18, 4:00–6:00 p.m.

* Where: Studio 2, TeenStar Building

* How to Prepare:

- Get ready to sing a short song (2 minutes or less).

- If you want to sing a song that you wrote, send your music file to teenadt@teenadt.org before the audition.

- You can also bring your own instrument.

- Fill out  the online form. We will send you an email after you sign up.     For more information, visit: www.teenadt.org.

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Could we grow plants on the moon? People have dreamed about this for a long time. Now, it might really happen! Scientists did an interesting experiment. They planted seeds from vegetables like broccoli. Here’s the fun part—they used real moon soil! Astronauts brought the soil back to Earth 50 years ago. The seeds started to grow in just two days. Small leaves came out. The plants didn’t grow much, but they stayed alive. After 20 days, the scientists picked them. This was right before the plants could flower. This experiment is important. It shows that plants can grow in moon soil, even if the soil isn’t perfect. Maybe one day, people can grow food on the moon. A small step like this could help us live in space someday!