Homework: Paraphrase the following texts.
#1 Her life spanned years of incredible change for women.
= I can't understand the meaning of this sentence.

Sample paraphrase:Mary lived through an era of liberating reform for women. 

#2 Giraffes like Acacia leaves and hay and they can consume 75 pounds of food a day.
= Giraffes eat about 34 kilograms of grasses and leaves everyday.

Sample paraphrase:A giraffe can eat up to 75 pounds of Acacia leaves and hay everyday. 

#3 Any trip to Italy should include a visit to Tuscany to sample their exquisite wines.
= You have to stop by=over at Tuscany because of precious wines whenever you go to Italy to try its precious wines.

Sample paraphrase:  Be sure to include a Tuscan wine-tasting experience when visiting Italy.