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Reader's Bank_Level 6_Unit 11                                    Reading Text

Ants are often praised for their diligence. They gather food, keep their nest clean, and support their family. However, not all ants deserve this praise. Some types of ants have found a way to have other ants do these tasks. These ants are called “slave-making ants.” Slave-making ants steal eggs from other ant colonies. They attack the nests and kill the adult ants. Then, they bring the eggs to their nest. When the eggs hatch, the newly born ants think the attackers are their real family and work for them. For example, they feed the young of the slave-making ants, and they also clean the nest and take care of the queen. The ants work for the slave-making ants their whole lives. Slave-making ants cannot do these jobs because they only focus on fighting. You might feel bad for the slave ants. Surprisingly, they don’t even know they are slaves.

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An archeologist is a person who studies ancient things. In 1922, an archeologist named Howard Carter found a special tomb in Egypt. Carter’s team dug up the tomb very carefully. Inside, they found the body of King Tutankhamun, who died about 3,300 years ago. They also found many treasures. The tomb had been closed for a very long time, and no one had touched it before. Many people were excited to see what was inside. But then something scary happened. Many people who dug up the tomb started to get sick. Twenty-one people died! Some people said it was a curse—a bad kind of magic that brings bad luck. The old Egyptians left a warning at the door: “Death will come to those who bother the king.” No one knows why those people really died. However, the warning in the tomb came true.

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We eat two kinds of food every day. One kind is called acidic food, which includes things like meat, bread, sugar, and milk. The other kind is called alkaline food, and it mostly includes fruits and vegetables. Alkaline food is good for us because it has many healthy vitamins and minerals. It also has a lot of fiber, which is good for digestion. However, if we eat too much acidic food, it can be bad for our bodies. When there is too much acid in our blood, it can become thick, which makes it hard for our blood to carry oxygen and nutrients to our cells. That can make us feel tired or sick. Experts say we should eat more alkaline foods. They suggest that most of what we eat should be alkaline, and only a small amount should be acidic. This balance helps us stay healthy. So, let’s try to eat more fruits and vegetables every day!