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David Bustamante Speaks About His Daughter Daniella Turning 18

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David Bustamante is a famous singer from Spain. His daughter Daniella is 18 years old now.

He spoke about her in public. He said she is a very good girl. He said she is growing up in a healthy way.

David said he and Daniella's mother are very proud of her. Her mother is also a famous singer.

David also made a special request. He asked people to let Daniella live her life. He said she should be free to make mistakes too.

Many people liked what David said. His words got a lot of support online.

Vocabulary15 words

proud
happy because someone did something good
request
when you ask for something
support
when people agree and like something
famous
known by many people
healthy
good for your body or mind
public
where many people can see or hear
mistakes
things you do wrong
growing up
becoming older
special
not normal; important
free
able to do what you want
online
on the internet
singer
a person who sings songs
spoke
said words
words
things someone says
liked
thought something was good

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1. How old is Daniella now?
2. What did David Bustamante ask people to do?
3. True or False: David said he is proud of his daughter.

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David Bustamante is a famous _____ from Spain. His daughter Daniella is 18 years old now.

He spoke about her in _____. He said she is a very good girl. He said she is growing up in a _____ way.

David said he and Daniella's mother are very _____ of her. Her mother is also a famous singer.

David also made a special _____. He asked people to let Daniella live her life. He said she should be free to make _____ too.

Many people _____ what David said. His words got a lot of _____ online.

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