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 \nGrass is everywhere.It is under theswings at the park.It is on the soccerfield.It is next to the sidewalk in the city.Grass is one of the most important plantson earth.  \nMany animals eat grass.People eatgrains,like rice,which are a kind of grass.  \nSome kinds of grass,like bamboo,areused for building homes.Other kinds ofgrass keep soil safe from wind and rain.  \n# How Does Grass Grow?\n\nGrass is easy to grow.It grows fromseeds.The seeds need good soil to growin.They need water every day.Theyneed sunlight,too.  \nThe roots of the grass grow down intothe soil.The roots soak up the water.They gather the food they need to grow.They keep the grass held to the ground.  \n# Where Can Grass Grow?\n\nGrass can grow in most places.It cangrow on a small patch of land or in a  \nlarge field.It can grow in a desert.It cangrow next to a beach.It can grow on thetop of a mountain.  \nGrass can grow next to a beach.  \n# Grass Is a Source of Food\n\nMany animals eat grass.Horses,  \nsheep,and cows eat grass.Many farmersplant grass to feed their animals.  \nHay is tall,dry grass.Farmers cuthay in the fall.After the harvest,theyseparate the hay into stacks.They feed itto their animals in the winter.  \nBreakfast cereal is made from grain.Grain is another kind of grass.So if youthink about it,people eat grass,too!  \n# Grass Helps Keep Soil Safe\n\nWind can blow soil away.Water canwash soil away.Some kinds of grass canhelp to keep the soil in place.The rootsof the grass hold the soil from below.  \nHave you ever seen grass on sanddunes at the beach?That grass helps tokeep the sand from washing into the sea.  \nGrass keeps the sand on these dunes in place.  \nFlowers can add color next to a green lawn.  \n# Grass Makes Nice Lawns\n\nMany people grow grass in theiryards.Some are very serious abouthaving a perfect green lawn.  \nThey borrow books about grass fromthe library.They listen to advice fromtheir friends.They try to get rid of weedsin the grass.  \n7  \n# Parks Are Full of Grass\n\nYou can visit a park in many parts ofthe world.  \nYou will see large fields of green grass.People go to parks to relax and have fun.  \nIn some parks,signs give people awarning.Keep off the grass!You shouldbe ashamed to step on the grass!  \nBut it's hard for people and dogs tostay off of the grass at a park!","cbCaibyVbOvsXPSo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibyVbOvsXPSo","pdf",3368592,16,"English","# Why Is Grass Important?\n# How Does Grass Grow?\n# Where Can Grass Grow?\n# Grass Is a Source of Food\n# Grass Helps Keep Soil Safe\n# Grass Makes Nice Lawns\n# Parks Are Full of Grass","[{\"question\":\"Why is grass important according to the text?\",\"answer\":\"Grass is everywhere and is described as one of the most important plants on Earth. 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