UNIT 5 INTRO + TOPIC 1

2. ______, we had to cancel the picnic because it started raining.
3. The ______ kitten could fit in the palm of my hand because it was so small.
5. The United States has 50 ______, and each one has its own special things to see and do.
7. It was so ______ this morning that I couldn’t see very far ahead when walking to school.
11. The ______ of the city is growing, which means there are more people living here now than before.
12. to I ______ live in a small town, but now I live in a big city with lots of people.
13. It was so ______ today that my hat flew off my head while I was walking outside.
14. The fireworks display last night was ______, and everyone was cheering and clapping.
17. We ______ our birthdays with cake, presents, and fun games with our friends.
18. field The ______ stretched for miles, and the tall plants were ready to be harvested.
19. ______ dog ran across the yard, knocking over a few chairs along the way.
20. The ______ dropped really low, and we had to wear jackets to stay warm.
21. The world has different ______, so when it's morning here, it may be night in another country.
22. The scientists ______ a new dinosaur fossil in the desert last week.

1. The ______ of the island have lived there for generations and know everything about the land.
4. A ______ hit the town last night, and it caused a lot of damage to the houses.
6. park The ______ has lots of fun rides, including roller coasters and water slides.
8. A ______ is a very tall building that can be seen from far away in the city.
9. The ______ has only a few houses, and everyone knows each other’s names.
10. The ______ of the country makes important decisions about how the government works.
13. We traveled ______ to see the sunset.
15. mall We went to the ______ to buy new clothes and get some ice cream.
16. The ______ is huge, and many animals like whales live there.
23. The sun rises in the ______, and it lights up the sky in the morning.