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1 Lyme disease is sometimes called the “great imitator” because its many symp- toms mimic those of other illnesses. 2 When treated, this disease usually pres- ents few or no lingering effects. 3 Left untreated, it can be extremely debilitating and sometimes fatal. 4 One should be very careful when returning from a trek in the woods to check for deer ticks.

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1 The harp is a musical instrument that has an upright triangular frame. 2 Its strings are positioned perpendicular to the sound- ing board. 3 Harps are found in Africa, Europe, North and South America, and a few parts of Asia. 4 Its beautiful sound, which is capable of stirring great emotion, might bring tears to your eyes.

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1 In the summer, the northern hemi- sphere is slanted toward the sun, making the days longer and warmer than in winter. 2 Many religions make use of the solstices in their rites. 3 The first day of summer is called summer solstice and is also the longest day of the year. 4 However, June 21 marks the beginning of winter in the southern hemisphere, when that hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

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1 People are quick to blame the weather- man if it rains on their parade 2 The American Meteorological Society defines a meteorologist as a person “who uses scien- tific principles to explain, understand, observe, or forecast the earth’s atmospheric phenomena andor how the atmosphere affects the earth and life on the planet.” 3 Many meteorologists have degrees in physics, chemistry, and other fields. 4 Their work often involves teaching, weather forecasting, atmospheric research, and other kinds of applied meteorology.

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1 The park was empty, except for a child who stood just on the other side of the fence, a little girl about seven years old, thin and pale, with dark eyes and dark hair—cut short and ragged. 2 The statistics on neg- lected children in our country probably fall short of the actual numbers. 3 The child wore no coat, only a brown, cotton skirt that was too big for her—pinned at the waist with a safety pin—and a soiled, long- sleeved yellow blouse with rhinestone but- tons. 4 Her fingernails were dirty and broken, the tips of her fingers bluish with cold.

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