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Norman is a prodigy child. When he was 5 years old,
he _____________________ (play) the piano. When he was 8, he _____________________ (speak) three languages. He’s now 12, and he studies at the conservatory. He’s a happy boy.
Francine is a normal child. When she was 5, she _______________________
(not play) the piano, but she ______________________ (tie) her shoelaces and kick a ball. When she was 9, she ____________________ (speak) two languages. She’s now 11 and is in elementary school. She’s a happy girl.