Dolly Parton Laid to Rest as Family Shares Tribute
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Dolly Parton was a famous singer. She has now been laid to rest.
Her niece shared an emotional message about her. She called Dolly Parton 'Granny'.
The community of Bloomington also celebrated Dolly Parton's life.
People held a small event. They said, 'We will always love you.'
Dolly Parton's official obituary was also released. An obituary is a special text about someone who has died.
Many fans are sad about her death. They remember her music and her kindness.
Vocabulary15 words
- laid to rest
- buried; put in the ground after death
- niece
- the daughter of your brother or sister
- community
- a group of people living in the same place
- obituary
- a text about a person's life after they die
- tribute
- words that show respect for someone
- emotional
- showing strong feelings
- fans
- people who like someone very much
- famous
- known by many people
- singer
- a person who sings
- event
- something that happens, like a meeting
- kindness
- being nice to other people
- death
- the end of life
- message
- words you send to someone
- official
- approved and real, not fake
- released
- made public
Quiz
Answer key
1. She was laid to rest 2. Her niece 3. Granny
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Dolly Parton was a famous singer. She has now been _____.
Her _____ shared an emotional message about her. She called Dolly Parton 'Granny'.
The _____ of Bloomington also celebrated Dolly Parton's life.
People held a small event. They said, 'We will always _____ you.'
Dolly Parton's official _____ was also released.
Many _____ are sad about her death. They remember her music and her kindness.
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