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The firefall looks like molten lava when sunlight hits the flowing water at just the right angle.
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Who is the new character in the Gruffalo book?
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Hamish Elliott fell out of his kayak into the river but still won the race!
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Vocabulary

  • reopen To open again after being closed. The library will reopen after renovations.
  • exciting Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness. The new library is an exciting place to visit.
  • community A group of people living in the same area. The library is a place for the community to gather.
    • Find the words in the article:Wellington Library reopens

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