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Potato time

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Look closely at this picture. Those aren't rocks, those are potatoes. Just imagine all the french fries they could make!

These people have filled their backyard with potatoes. These potatoes all belong to them, but not because they bought them or because they are very hungry.

In Belarus, where the people in this picture live, potatoes are a very important food, and many people grow them. At this time every year, the potatoes are finished growing and they are ready to be sold.

These people have dug up all their potatoes and put them in their backyard to dry. Once all the potatoes have dried, they will be ready to be sold.

Do you know? POTATO CHIPS? Potatoes can be cut into thin pieces, fried and then put into bags to be eaten later. Americans call these "chips." British call them "crisps.'' Potatoes can also be cut into long strips, fried and then eaten hot. British call these "chips" and Americans call them "french fries."

The words of the day backyard 後院 (hou4 yuan4) My mom likes me to play in the backyard so she can see me from the house. 老媽喜歡我待在自家後院玩，這樣她從家裡就可以看到我。 to dig up 挖掘 (wa1 jue2)

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