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My mom and I 20.___________(MOVE) here to Seattle a month ago when she got married. From the top of the hill where we live, we can see a beautiful lake sparkling in the sunshine. When mom 21.___________ (ONE) saw the view, she touched my shoulder and said, "Isn't it beautiful? It is like living in a postcard." I nodded because I wanted Mom to be happy. She and I walked down to the beach and looked for seals, just the two of 22.___________ (WE). And when we saw one with his shining black eyes poke his nose out of the water, I felt great.

But we don't spend much time alone any more, because there 23.___________ (BE) always my new relatives — stepdad and Beatrice, his daughter, — somewhere near.

"I wish a kid of my age 24.___________ (LIVE) in the house next door now" I thought. If I made friends with someone, I 25.___________ (FEEL) less lonely in a new place.

A car drove up, and Beatrice and I watched an old lady get out. She looked up at the house, adjusted 26.___________ (SHE) bright green and orange headscarf, and sighed.

We sighed, too. No kids. The old lady waved to some 27.___________ (MAN), who were standing near the car. They nodded, reached inside, and pulled out something tall covered with a sheet.

“What do you think it is?" Beatrice whispered. I thought it 28.___________ (CAN) be anything.

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