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The Garden in the Backyard
Plants and Water
One day,
Jose came home from school, ahead of his father who works in a
factory in town.
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One day, Jose came home from school earlier than his father. His father worked in a factory in town and usually came home late. Jose noticed something unusual about the garden. The soil was very dry, and the leaves of the plants were withered due to the hot sun. He felt worried for the plants.
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After changing his clothes, Jose decided to help the garden. He took the sprinkler and began watering the plants carefully. He made sure to give each plant enough water to drink. Jose felt happy as he saw the plants perk up a little. He knew they needed this care.
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Jose was almost through with his work when his father arrived. "Good boy," his father said. "The plants are surely happy now." Jose smiled and replied, "They are also like people. When it is very hot, they also want to drink." His father nodded, proud of his son's kindness and understanding.
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