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What unusual reason caused schools to close in Japan?
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A bear was roaming the streets, which made schools close for safety!
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Ryan Fox won the famous Claret Jug after his victory!
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What makes the Starship rocket special compared to older rockets?
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What tasty treat was spotted with King Charles III?
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King Charles III was seen with RJ's black licorice in his car!
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How long did it take to build Auckland's City Rail Link?
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It took nearly a decade, or about nine years, to complete the City Rail Link!
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Did you know Chris Wood became the All Whites' all-time leader in appearances?
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Chris Wood played his 89th game for the All Whites, making him the all-time leader!
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What happened to Iran's Supreme Leader during the air strikes?
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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during the strikes.
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What are the three official languages being discussed in New Zealand?
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New Zealand is debating making English an official language along with te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language!
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Vocabulary

  • Slinky A toy that can stretch and bounce down stairs. I love watching my Slinky flip down the stairs!
  • record The best or highest achievement in a specific activity. They set a new record for the most stairs a Slinky can go down.
  • stadium A large building where sports events happen. The football game was held at the big stadium downtown.
    • Find the words in the article:Family breaks World Record with a slinky

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