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Answer of these question in a short paragraph (about 30 words).

How does Tommy describe the old kind of school?

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Tommy described old kind of school as a special building where all kids studied together. There were hundreds of students studying and playing together. They used to shout and laugh together in an open yard.

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Chapter 1.1: The Fun They Had - Thinking about the Text [Page 10]

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Chapter 1.1 The Fun They Had
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