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Symbols of a country

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Understand short descriptions of famous places.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

freedom
Being able to live and act as you want.
careful
Paying attention so that nothing bad happens.
bald eagle
A large bird that is a symbol of the United States.

Answer key

  1. This is the Roosevelt Memorial.The Roosevelt Memorial remembers President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
  2. This is a really beautiful memorial.“Really” makes “beautiful” stronger.
  3. Lincoln wanted freedom for all people.“Wanted” is the past of “want”. “For all people” means for everyone.
  4. Now, I should be more careful.“Should be more careful” is advice to oneself.
  5. But, did you find the bald eagle?“Did you find” asks about the past.