Unit 1 Fluency Assessment

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Read the passage as fluently as possible. The passage is broken into two parts so be sure to record yourself two different times.

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Read the passage as fluently as possible. The passage is broken into two parts so be sure to record yourself two different times.

Museums are wonderful places to visit. There are many different kinds of museums, and they are filled with curious things. They are found all over the world, and they have been around for more than four thousand years. 
The oldest museum we know of was built in the Middle East. It contained things that were collected by a princess. It is amazing to think that even long ago, people were interested in things from the past. 
Since that time, there have been museums in every civilization. Kings, queens, and other rulers collected things in which they were interested. They hired people to take care of the buildings and objects that were collected. 
Over the years, other people started museums. Leaders of cities or countries built museums, and so did some universities. Some rich people started their own museums. Many of these museums were then given to cities or countries and were open to the public.

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Some museums are very famous. They are usually found in big cities like London, New York, or Rome. They have collections of some amazing things. Other museums are smaller, and not many people know about them. These little museums have lots of surprising things, like toys. The most popular museum on Earth is in Paris, a city in France. It is filled with famous pictures and statues, but that’s only one kind of a museum. Some of the greatest museums are dedicated to science, history, and even sports. 
Many museums are doing something unusual now. They are allowing people to touch some of the exhibits. This makes the museum a lot more fun. Just think how great it would be to touch a sword or crown from a thousand years ago.

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