Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their team mates.

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John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big red fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out. They consider it valuable to contribute this way to society.

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There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe. Overall beaches are available for multiple activities.

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Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital.  She saw how friendly and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother.  Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She wants to help sick people get well. 

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Working at the same place doesn't always mean that you spend time together. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.  They both work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Brown works during the daytime, she bakes bread and rolls. Whereas Mrs. Jones works nights, and bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers, but they have never met nor ate a pie together.

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