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10 Cards in this Set
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journey
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a long trip
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surrounded
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to have something on all sides of
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enormous
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extremely large
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astonished
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surprised very much, amazed
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towering
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rising high up in the air
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scattered
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thrown or spread in different directions
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What were three things that the grandfather saw when he came to North America?
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deserts, farm fields, and huge cities
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At first, how did the grandfather feel about his travels?
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At first, he was very excited and interested in seeing as much as possible.
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What do you think he missed most when he was living in the United States?
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He missed the mountains and rivers of Japan.
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What is the main idea of this selection?
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The main idea is that you may be torn between two places.
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