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  George Dawson wrote a book called Life Is So Good. The book is full of stories from George's life. George wrote it in 1998 when he was 100 years old. The most amazing part is that George learned to read just two years before he wrote the book.

  When George was 8, his father sent him to work. Life was hard for the poor American family. Food became more important than school.

  When George was 98, he heard about adult classes near his home. He still had a dream that he would learn to read. He went to class. His teacher helped him. And in two years he wrote his book.

51. Who sent George to work when he was 8 years old?

  A. His uncle.    B. His father.  C. His teacher.  D. His mother.

52. When did George learn to read?

  A. In 1998.     B. In 2000.  C. In 1996.    D. In 1999.

53. What is the main idea of this story?

  A. Life is so good.         B. Reading is important.

  C. Never too late to learn.      D. Life is hard.

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