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Montana Horse Story

Source:America's Library
Level: Pre-Intermediate

When you think of cowboys, what sorts of things come to mind?

If you are a cowboy or cowgirl, what kinds of skills do you you need to have?

Montana Horse Story

Do you celebrate Fat Tuesday? If you live in New Orleans, Louisiana, or any place else along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, you probably do.

Every year, the people of New Orleans celebrate Mardi Gras, which is French for "Fat Tuesday." This holiday is the day before Ash Wednesday, and it begins a season of fasting, called Lent, for many Christians leading up to Easter Sunday. It's called Fat Tuesday because it's the last day that many people eat meat and fatty foods before Lent begins.

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Which animals are an important part of Montana's economy?
In what ways are horses useful in the livestock industry?
Which is not true about Barbara Van Cleve?
a. She was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum.
b. She is a cowgirl-photographer.
c. She lives and works in a same place.
In which category was Dan Mortensen the World Saddle Bronc riding champion?

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