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Denali: The Alaskan Wild

Name:Date:

Hear comparisons and the history of a name.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

peak
The top of a mountain.
expand
To become bigger.
debate
A discussion between people who disagree.

Answer key

  1. Alaska is home to more national parks than any other state.“More… than any other” is a comparison with all the others.
  2. Welcome to Denali National Park in central Alaska.“Welcome to” introduces a place.
  3. Many Americans knew the famous peak as Mount McKinley.“Knew… as” means called it by that name.
  4. The expanded park also took on a new name.“Took on” means started to have.
  5. The naming debate, however, was not over.“However” adds a contrast. “Was not over” means it continued.

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