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Unit 3 READING 1

T hunder Over Louisville is one of
the biggest fireworks shows in the
world. It is the start of the Kentucky
Derby. The Kentucky Derby is a famous
horserace in the United States. The
Kentucky Derby is very old, but
Thunder Over Louisville is only 22
years old.

Thunder Over Louisville started when a large company, Kroger, wanted to
do something special for the Kentucky Derby. They decided to have a
concert. They decided to have some fireworks too. That year, the fireworks
were not very big, but they were the most popular part of the concert. After
that, the fireworks got bigger and bigger each year.

Today, Thunder Over Louisville is the biggest fireworks show in the United
States. Over 500,000 people come to see the show each year. The Zambelli
company makes the fireworks. It is the most famous fireworks company in
the world. Each year, they try to make the show bigger and better. (a) In
2012, they used more than 60 tons of fireworks. (b) Every year, they change
the show to make it more interesting. (c) The show is always 28 minutes
long. (d) They want Thunder Over Louisville to be fast and exciting!

English Usage

• want / decide + object(to infinitive) : Many verbs can have an infinitive
clause as their object.
Jason wants to be a great baseball player in the future.
Catherine decided to leave early to take part in the meeting.

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