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Most frequent words in English

Casey Mears and Trisha Grablander Casey Mears confirmed in June, 2008 that he and girlfriend Trisha Grablander were expecting their first child together. Samantha Mae Mears was born on Oct. 7th, 2008, weighing in at 8 lbs, 7 oz. and measuring 20 3/4 inches long.

READING PASSAGE 1

One of the greatest mysteries of nature is the instinct to migrate. Every year, millions of creatures feel the need to migrate and most people have seen the arrival or departure of migrating flocks of birds. In England, for example, we always know when autumn is coming, because flocks of swallow sit on the telegraph wires. Migration is not only seen in birds but also in reptiles. For example, turtle, frogs, and toads. Insects, such as locusts and butterflies; fish, such as eel, salmon and tuna and mammals, such as reindeer, seals, lemmings, whales and bats. Many of these creatures can find their way over long distances. And how they do it is a mystery and a wonder to everyone, especially.

For those of us who have difficulty even reading a map covering 100 miles. There are several suggestions about how they navigate. Firstly it is suggested, they navigate by using stars and planets for guidance. Secondly, some people think that these migrating mammals find their way by following the earth magnetic field. Thirdly, some people think that migrating birds, insects and animals follow a certain smell or scent.

Fourthly, another group of people believe that animals migrate by recognizing geographical features. Fifthly, some people think that animals migrate by following changes in temperature. And finally, there are people who suppose they migrate by following sound.

 

READING PASSAGE 2

Andrew Wyeth Original Works Please Click On An Image To See A Larger, More Detailed Image

Frank Fowler has represented Andrew Wyeth for more than thirty five years in the placement of his original work. Mr. Fowler has worked with private collectors, museums, corporate collections and bank trust departments for the acquisition of original works. He has given lectures for ETV in Greenville, South Carolina and CBC in Vancouver, British Columbia on the work of Andrew Wyeth. He has organized exhibitions of Andrew Wyeth's work on an international basis during the past thirty five years.