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Did You Know?

What is the special net called that the crew uses to collect ocean samples?
The crew uses a special net called a mantra trawl to collect samples from the ocean surface.
What special pizza is being offered in Hungary?
A pizzeria in Budapest is serving a pizza inspired by ancient Roman food!
What special event happened for Daniel Hillier just before his big win?
Daniel Hillier got married earlier in the week before winning the New Zealand Open!
What is the name of the newly discovered dinosaur in the Sahara?
The new dinosaur is called Spinosaurus mirabilis, and it lived nearly 100 million years ago!
What exciting city is hosting the NRL season opener this Sunday?
The NRL season opener is happening in Las Vegas!
How many eggs do Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay in a year?
Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay only one egg a year!
What unusual ingredient did ancient Romans use for medicine?
Ancient Romans may have used human poo to treat infections!
What special features do LEGO's Smart Bricks have?
LEGO's Smart Bricks can light up, make sounds, and react to movement!
Who scored the try that gave the Black Ferns the lead?
The match was delayed for three hours because of lightning.
What is the length of the newly discovered coral colony?
The coral colony discovered by Sophie and Jan is about 111 meters long, which is similar to a Premier League football pitch!

Vocabulary

  • Carnival A big festival with parades and celebrations. Carnival in Brazil has colorful costumes and samba music.
  • tradition A custom or practice passed down through generations. The muddy celebration became a tradition in Paraty.
  • squishy Soft and wet, often making a squishing sound. The mud was squishy and fun to roll in.
  • SMART Prep | Quick Question 211187

    Every term, the school library creates a new display to encourage reading. This term, the librarians chose books about explorers, scientists, and inventors. They arranged the books by topic and added short cards that explained why each book was interesting. During lunch breaks, many students stopped to look at the display. Some students found a book they wanted to borrow straight away. The librarians hoped the display would help students discover books they might not have chosen before.

    Which sentence would best fit at the end of the passage?