I. Vocabulary words from this article:

attract
donation
bloom
blossom
infested
insect
magnificent
monument
previous
tourist

II. Pre-Reading Questions

What kinds of things would tourists expect to see in Washington, D.C.

What types of trees are most famous in Japan?

III. Reading Time

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The Cherry Trees of Washington, D.C.
from America's Library (www.americaslibrary.gov)

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IV. Post-Reading Questions

1. The cherry trees in Washington, D.C. were a donation from
a. people of Japan
b. thousands of visitors
c. the Library of Congress
d. the President

2. How long is the does the National Cherry Blossom Festival last?
a. two weeks
b. two months
c. four days
d. four weeks

3. All of the following are Washington, D.C. monuments, except:
a. the White House
b. the Capitol
c. the Tidal Basin
d. the Library of Congress

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