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Reading Passage Target Words Page

agree, alcohol, arrive, August, boat, breakfast, camera, capital, catch, duck,
1 The Amalfi Coast
enjoy, invite, love, month, travel, typical, visit, weather, week, wine
8

adventure, approach, carefully, chemical, create, evil, experiment, kill,

2 The Laboratory laboratory, laugh, loud, nervous, noise, project, scare, secret, shout, smell, 14
terrible, worse

alien, among, chart, cloud, describe, ever, fail, grade, instead, library,
3 The Report photograph, planet, report, several, shape, solve, suddenly, suppose, 20
understand, view

appropriate, avoid, behave, calm, concern, content, expect, frequently, habit,

4 The Dog's Bell instruct, issue, none, patient, positive, punish, represent, shake, spread, stroll, 26
village

active, adult, age, bad, balance, bike, choose, doctor, during, football, fun,
s lronman Races
game, heart, golf, increase, life, kilometer, often, plenty, weight
32

apart, attribute, bilingual, completely, dash, disgust, fashionable, foreign, gulf,

6 The Twins mirror, natural, nowadays, participant, ritual, spoken, sport, surprised, tense, 38
totally, vague

allow, announce, beside, challenge, claim, condition, contribute, difference,

7 The Best Prince divide, expert, famous, force, harm, lay, peace, prince, protect, sense, sudden, 44
therefore

accept, arrange, attend, chase, contrast, encourage, familiar, grab, hang, huge,
How the Sun and the
8 Moon Were Made
necessary, pattern, propose, purpose, release, require, satisfied, single, tear, so
theory

animal, bus, cat, command, depend, dog, door, friend, hear, help, horse,
9 Service Animals
hospital, leg, medical, open, pull, rabbit, school, see, service
56

benefit, certain, chance, effect, essential, far, focus, function, grass, guard,
10 The First Peacock
image, immediate, primary, proud, remain, rest, separate, site, tail, trouble
62

Keeping Our Earth advertise, aware, battery, black, city, clean, country, develop, electric, eventually,
11 Clean fact, glass, history, nature, never, people, plastic, problem, street, think
68

alone, apartment, article, artist, attitude, beauty, compare, judge, magazine,

12 The Crazy Artist material, meal, method, neighbor, professional, profit, quality, space, stair, 74
symbol, thin

accounting, appeal, assume, borrow, client, downtown, dull, embarrass, fare,

13 The Taxi Driver former, found, invest, loan, practical, quarter, salary, scholarship, temporary, 80
treasure, urge

coach, control, description, direct, exam, example, limit, local, magical, mail,
14 A Magic Book
novel, outline, poet, print, scene, sheet, silly, store, suffer, technology
86

across, breathe, characteristic, consume, excite, extremely, fear, fortunate,

15 The Big Race happen, length, mistake, observe, opportunity, prize, race, realize, respond, 92
risk, wonder, yet
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art, book, clothes, community, December, dinner, end, exchange, family, from, 98
16 Kwanzaa
green, home, January, red, seven, start, together, university, wear, year

appreciate, available, beat, bright, celebrate, decide, disappear, else, fair, flow,
17 The Race for Water
forward, hill, level, lone, puddle, response, season, solution, waste, whether
104

always, ask, banana, bread, cake, carrot, chicken, chocolate, contain, delicious,
18 Eat Healthy!
diet, eat, food, fruit, great, health, recipe, restaurant, special, water
110

alive, bone, bother, captain, conclusion, doubt, explore, glad, however,

19 Shipwrecked injustice, international, lawyer, mention, old, policy, social, speech, staff, 116
toward, wood

The Seven Cities of achieve, advise, already, basic, bit, consider, destroy, entertain, extra, goal, lie,
20 Gold meat, opinion, real, reflect, regard, serve, vegetable, war, worth
122

appear, base, brain, career, clerk, effort, enter, excellent, hero, hurry, inform,
21 Katy
later, leave, locate, nurse, operation, pain, refuse, though, various
128

actual, amaze, charge, comfort, contact, customer, deliver, earn, gate, include,
22 A Better Reward
manage, mystery, occur, opposite, plate, receive, reward, set, steal, thief
134

advance, athlete, average, behavior, behind, course, lower, match, member,

23 The Camp mental, passenger, personality, poem, pole, remove, safety, shoot, sound, 140
swim, web

block, bury, cheer, complex, critic, direction, event, exercise, friendship, guide,
24 A Strong Friendship
lack, perform, pressure, probably, public, smart, strike, support, term, unite
146

associate, environment, factory, feature, instance, involve, medicine, mix,

25 Joe's Pond organize, period, populate, produce, range, recognize, regular, sign, tip, 152
tradition, trash, wide

advice, along, attention, attract, climb, drop, final, further, imply, maintain,
Archie and His
26 Donkey
neither, otherwise, physical, prove, react, ride, situated, society, standard, 158
suggest

The Spider and the actually, bite, coast, deal, desert, effective, examine, false, figure out, gih,
27 Bird hunger, imagine, journey, puzzle, quite, rather, specific, spider, tour, trip
164

band, barely, boring, cancel, driveway, garbage, instrument, list, magic,

28 The Party message, notice, own, predict, professor, rush, schedule, share, stage, storm, 170
within

burden, compromise, craft, dive, fragile, half, innocence, lead, meeting, merge,
29 The Demon's Bridge moderate, overwhelm, payment, perception, settle, shiver, sociable, speed, 176
talkative, usual

above, ahead, amount, belief, center, common, cost, demonstrate, different,

30 Cats and Secrets evidence, honesty, idiom, independent, inside, jail, master, memory, pocket, 182
proper, sale

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About the Vocabulary
The 600 words in each book of this series, along with the additional target words in the appendices
found in the first three books of the series, include the most useful words in English. The books
are based on the carefully researched BNC/COCA word frequency lists, which can be found on
Paul Nation's website. Because of the way that they were chosen, these words have the following
characteristics:

1. They are useful in both spoken and written English. No matter what English course a learner is
studying, the words in these books will be of value.

2. Each word in these books is a high-frequency word or mid-frequency word. This means that the
effort invested in learning the words will not be wasted. Learners will have many chances to
encounter or use them in their studies.

3. As a whole, these books cover a large proportion of the words in any spoken or written text. They
cover at least 80% of the words in newspapers and academic texts, and at least 90% of the words
in novels. They also cover at least 90% of the words in conversation.

About the Books

The activities in these books are specially designed to make use of important learning conditions.
The words are introduced using sentence definitions and an example sentence. The activities
that follow in the units encourage learners to recall the meanings and forms of the words. Some
activities also make the learners think about the meaning of the words in the context of a sentence­
a sentence which differs from the sentences that occurred in the introduction of the words. Moreover,
each unit ends with a story containing the target words. While reading the story, the learners have
a chance to recall the meanings of the words and adapt them to the context of the story. Such
activities help learners develop a better understanding of a common meaning for a given word that
fits the different uses.

Images for each target word help learners visualize the word as it is used in the example sentence.
These word-image associations help students grasp the meaning of the word as well as recall the
word later.

Book 1 assumes that the learner knows around 400 words of English and focuses on the remaining
words in the first 1000, plus some from the second 1000.

Book 4 focuses primarily on the words in Averil Coxhead's well-known Academic Word List. This list
of 570 words is particularly useful for learners of English as a foreign language who need to read
academic texts in English at secondary school or university level, and who need to speak, write, and
listen to lectures on academic topics in English.

Although many words have more than one grammatical form, this series focuses on the word's most
common form. This is mentioned to remind learners that, just because a word is labeled and used as
a noun in this series, does not mean that it can never be used in another form. This series has simply
focused on the word in the form in which it is most likely to be used.
To ensure that a wide range of learners in any given class can find useful words to learn in each unit, the
inclusion of words does not strictly adhere to each 1000-word level. However, there is a progression from
the first 1000 words to the fourth 1000 words through the books in the series. Table 1 shows the levels of
the books.

Table 1: The books in the 4000 ESSENTIAL ENGLISH WORDS series, frequency levels, and CEFR levels

Book 1 1000 A2

Book 2 1000-2000 A2

Book 3 2000-3000 Bl

Book 4 AWL B2

Book 5 3000-4000 B2

Book 6 4000 (1

Supporting Learning with Other Activities

A well-balanced language course provides four major opportunities for learning: learning through input,
learning through output, deliberate learning, and fluency development. The highly structured activities in
these books support all four types of learning opportunities. Learning can further be supported through
the following activities:

1. Have students create vocabulary cards with one word from the unit on one side of the card and the
translation of the word in the student's first language on the other side. Students should use the cards
for study in free moments during the day. Over several weeks, students will find that quick repeated
studying for brief periods of time is more effective than studying for hours at one sitting.

2. Assign graded readers at appropriate levels. Reading such books provides both enjoyment as well as
meaning-focused input, which will improve student recall of the words.

3. Practice reading fluency to promote faster recall of word meaning for both sight recognition and
usage. Compass Publishing's Reading for Speed and Fluency is an invaluable resource for reading fluency
material.

4. Include listening, speaking, and writing activities in classes. Reinforcement of the high-frequency
vocabulary presented in this series is important across all four language skills.

Author Paul Nation

Paul Nation is Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics in the School of Linguistics and
Applied Language Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. He has taught
in Indonesia, Thailand, the United States, Finland, and Japan. His specialist interests are
language teaching methodology and vocabulary learning.

Paul Nation's website

https://www.victoria.ac.nz/lals/about/staff/pau I-nation
 WORD LIST
0 agree [egri:J
v. To agree is to have the same opinion or belief as another person.
The students agree they have too much homework.

O alcohol [celkeh6:1J
n. Alcohol is a type of drink that can make people drunk.
A person should not drive a car after he or she has been drinking alcohol.

0 arrive [eraiv)
v. To arrive is to get somewhere.
They arrived at school at 7 a.m.

0 �ugust [:J:gestJ
. .

n. August is the eighth month of the year.

Is your birthday in August?

0 boat [bout]
n. A boat is a vehicle that moves across water.
There is a small boat on the lake.

0 breakfast [brekfestJ
n. Breakfast is the morning meal.
I ate eggs for breakfast.

0 camera [kcemere)
n. A camera is a piece of equipment that takes pictures.
I brought my camera on my vacation.

D capital [kffipetlJ
n. A capital is a city where a country's government is based.
The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.

o catch [kffitn
v. To catch is to grab or get something.
Did you catch the ball during the baseball game?

o duck [dAkJ
n. A duck is a small water bird.
People feed ducks at the lake.
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O enjoy linct3oq
v. To enjoy is to like something.
The woman enjoys riding her bicycle.

'' / O invite [inva1tJ

. .�
!J .
---- v. To invite is to ask someone to come to a place or event.

-1.
� I will invite my friends to my birthday party.

O love [l/\v]
v. To love is to like something or someone a lot.
I love my family very much.

0 month (mAn8)
n. A month 1s one of 12 periods of time in one year.
January is the first month of the year.

0 travel [trrevalJ
v. To travel is to go to a faraway place on vacation or business.
They will travel to Argentina this summer.

O typical [tipikalJ
adj. If something is typical, it is normal, or something that usually happens.
My typical breakfast is toast and eggs.

� I�
0 visit [vizit)
v. To visit is to go and spend time in another place or see another person.
-
She wants to visit her grandmother.

-�
0 weather (weoar)
·�....,
..;.,,_
,..
-
- �-

- n.Weather is the temperature and the state of the outdoors.

' "' Today's weather is rainy and cloudy.

0 week [wi:kJ
n. week is a period of time that is seven days long.
A
What are you doing next week?

0 wine [wain]
. ,.. n :
111 'I
.I ' .
n.Wine is an alcoholic drink made from grapes.
. .
The store carried both red and white wine.

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IJ Write the word from the word bank that best fits each sentence.

agree invite August boat camera

capital month travel typical weather

1. Tom uses a(n) to take photos.

2. The today is hot and sunny.

3. December is a cold in South Korea.

4. The parents that their children should go to bed early.

5. My family likes to during the winter.

6. How many people did you _____ to the party?

7. The boy is annoying his sister like a(n) _____ brother does.

8. is in the summer in Canada.

9. What is the of South Korea?

10. Let's take the out on the lake tomorrow.

m Circle the two words in each group that are opposites.

1. a. exciting b. enjoy c. dislike d. disapprove

2. a. leave b. fly c. arrive d. swim

3. a. stay b. enjoy c. walk d. travel

4. a. nervous b. tired c. love d. hate

s. a. wear b. drop c. use d. catch

D Complete the puzzle with the word that is similar in meaning to the
bolded part.

1. She will ask her friend to

dinner.

4 2. The bird floats on the lake.

3. We will go to other places
this coming fall.
5

4. He always eats cereal for

his first meal of the day.
S. Do you have a busy period
of seven days?

•••
 The Amalfi Coast in Italy is a beautiful place to travel. It's a beautiful area with an

interesting culture. Located on the Tyrrhenian Sea next to the Mediterranean in southern

Italy, the Amalfi Coast has high mountains and amazing beaches. Amalfi is on the west

coast of Italy, and it takes less than four hours to drive there from Rome, the country's

capital. You'll love it from the moment you arrive there!

There are many activities for travelers, including beautiful beaches for swimming.

You can also play games on the beach and catch frisbees. A boat trip is a good way to

spend the day, and you may see ducks and other birds sitting on the water. Fishing is

also a popular activity. There are dozens of villages on the Amalfi Coast, and you can visit

one of them to see how a typical local person lives. If you're friendly, you might even get

invited into someone's house to enjoy home-cooked Italian food!

Italians like drinking alcohol, especially wine. The Amalfi Coast has lots of gardens

to explore. Italy is famous fo r its pizza and pasta. However, the Amalfi Coast is also well

known for fish and octopus because it is located next to the water. Pastries are a popular

breakfast food on the Amalfi Coast.

August is a popular month to travel to the Amalfi Coast because the weather is

warm. It's easy to spend a week traveling around the area. Make sure to take a camera so

you can take a lot of photos. We're sure you'll agree that it's a great place!
 �l
READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is the passage about?

a. Eating Italian food

b. Traveling around the world
c. Going fishing
d. Visiting the Amalfi Coast

2. What is not an activity travelers can do on their trip?

a. Go to the beach
b. Ski in the mountains
c. Go on a boat
d. Eat great food

3. What is a popular breakfast food?

a. Potatoes
b. Pasta
c. Pastries
d. Pizza

4. According to the passage, why is August a popular time to visit?

a. Many people do not work in August.

b. T he weather is warm.
c. Italian food is best in August.
d. It does not rain.

5. Do you think the author likes the Amalfi Coast? Give at least one
reason that explains your thinking.

MICM
 WORD LIST
0 adventure [adventfar]
n. An adventure is a fun or exciting thing that you do.
Riding in the rough water was an adventure.

O approach [aproutJ]
v. To approach something means to move close to it.
The boy approached his school.

D carefully [ktartaliJ
adv. Carefully means with great attention, especially to detail or safety.
The baby carefully climbed down the stairs.

O chemical [kemikalJ
n. A chemical is something that scientists use in chemistry.
The scientist mixed the chemicals.

o create [krieitJ

v. To create means to make something new.

She created an igloo from blocks of snow.

,.i,
-.
�:;�
...
--
,
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...
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-- 0 evil [f:val]
.. ,_,
..
adj. Evil describes something or
.

. someone bad or cruel, not good.

i.
., 1tll
_
. .
�,,_ .
.
They felt a strange, evil presence as they got closer to the house .

O experiment [iksper8m8ntJ

n. An experiment is a test that you do to see what will happen.

The student did an experiment in science class.

0 kill [kil]
v. To kill someone or something is to make them die.
I killed the fly.

O laboratory [lcebarnb:riJ
n. A laboratory is a room where a scientist works.
My mother works in a laboratory.

O laugh [1ren
n. Laugh is the sound made when someone is happy or a funny thing occurs.
The sound of her laugh filled the room.
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0 loud [laud]
adj. If a sound is loud, it is strong and very easy to hear.
The man's voice was so loud that we all could hear him.

0 nervous [na:rvas]
adj. When a person is nervous, they think something bad will happen.
The boy became nervous when he heard the news.

o noise [n:lizJ
n. A noise is an unpleasant sound.
The crying baby made a loud noise.

O project [prad3ektJ
n. A project is a type of work that you do for school or a job.
His afternoon work project was to paint the room green.

0 scare [skrn:r]
v. To scare someone is to make them feel afraid.
My uncle was scared by what he saw in the room.

D secret [sf:kritJ
n. A secret is something that you do not tell other people.
The two boys were sharing a secret.

0 shout UautJ
v. To shout is to say something loudly.
My boss shouted at me because I was late for work.

;--- ...��� 0 smell [smel]

� i.
i/ ·/
I _, ,
v. To smell something means to use your nose to sense it.

'- .
The two friends smelled the flower.

O terrible [terabalJ
adj. If something is terrible, it is very bad.
The way he treated his classmate was terrible .

...- - 0 worse [wa:rs]

..., \
"
r
. '

adj. If something is worse, it is of poorer quality than another thing.

���- · Business was worse this month than last month.
&t>
B Circle the two words in each group that are most closely related.

1. a. laboratory b. experiment c. shout d. smell

2. a. shout b. carefully c. create d. laugh

3. a. nervous b. terrible c. approach d. worse

4. a. chemical b. secret c. loud d. noise

s. a. nervous b. adventure c. project d. scare

III Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined word(s).

1. William wanted to make a new thing.

__ e ___

2. I'm not having fun, so let's go on an exciting trip.

__ v_n ____

3. Mrs. O'Malley asked me to get close to the desk and write my name.

_ p _____ _

4. Don't worry. I won't tell anyone your thing that other people don't know.

_
e ____

S. I have to finish my special job before I can go home.

_ r _____
II Check (.I) the one that best fits the blank.

1. When the jar hit the floor,

0 a. it made a very loud sound 0 b. it shouted on the ground

2. When the sun went down,

0 a. it was scared 0 b. the woods looked evil

3. To test his idea, the scientist

0 a. went on an adventure 0 b. did an experiment

4. Your phone will not work

0 a. if it does not create something

0 b. if you don't carefully pay attention to your power supply

s. The dog seemed unhappy when

0 a. I approached it 0 b. it created me

6. Alex likes his class because he gets to

0 a. do fun projects 0 b. be a laboratory

7. What is wrong with your hair?

0 a. It is a chemical 0 b. It looks terrible

8. She's quite funny. We always

0 a. laugh at her jokes 0 b. don't tell me your secret

9. Did you hear that?

0 a. I just made it worse 0 b. There was a noise

10. I have a very important test tomorrow.

0 a. I am nervous 0 b. I will smell it

•••
 Mia's father had a laboratory, but she had no idea what was in it. Her dad always

closed and locked the door when he went in. She knew that he used it to do projects for

work. He never told Mia what these projects were.

One night, Mia approached the door to the laboratory. She stopped and thought,

"I wonder what crazy experiment he is doing now:' Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It

sounded like an evil laugh. The noise scared her, so she walked quickly back to her room.

The next night, her friend Liz came to her house. When Liz arrived, Mia told her

about the night before. "Oh, it was terrible;' she said.

"Why don't we see what is in there?" Liz asked. "It will be a fun adventure!"

Mia felt nervous about going into her father's laboratory, but she agreed. As always,

the door was locked. They waited until Mia's father left the laboratory to eat dinner. "He

didn't lock the door!" Liz said. "Let's go:'

The laboratory was dark. The girls walked down the stairs carefully. Mia smelled

strange chemicals. What terrible thing was her father creating?

Suddenly, they heard an evil laugh. It was even worse than the one Mia heard the

night before. What if a monster was going to kill them? Mia had to do something. She

shouted fo r help.

Mia's father ran into the room and turned on the lights. "Oh, no," he said. "You must

have learned my secret:'

"Your monster tried to kill us;' Mia said.

"Monster?" he asked. "You mean this?" He had a pretty doll in his hands. The doll

laughed. The laugh didn't sound so evil anymore. "I made this fo r your birthday. I wanted

to give it to you then, but you can have it now. I hope you like it!"
 �2
READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story about?

a. A girl's terrible experiment

b. A secret that two girls have
c. A girl who gets nervous about what's in a laboratory
d. A man who creates chemicals

2. What scares Mia when she approaches the door?

a. The room is very dark.

b. She hears a person shout.
c. She smells fire.
d. She hears a loud noise.

3. What is true of Mia in the story?

a. A monster kills her friend.

b. She does not like adventures.
c. She always locks the door of her room.
d. Her birthday has not come yet.

4. What project was Mia's father working on?

a. A doll to give to Mia for her birthday

b. A way to keep the door closed
c. A chemical that smells like smoke
d. A monster that has an evil laugh

S. When did Mia and Liz go into the laboratory?

MPM
 WORD LIST
0 alien [eiljan]
n. An alien is a creature from a different world.
The alien came in peace.

O among [amA11J
prep. If you are among certain things, they are all around you.
There was a red apple among the green ones.

0 chart [tfa:rt]
n. A chart is a list of information.
We used a chart to see how we had improved.

0 cloud [klaud]
n. A cloud is a group of water drops in the sky.
The sky was filled with white clouds.

D describe [diskraibJ
v. To describe is to say or write what someone or something is like.
They described their tree as colorful, with gold ribbon and a star.

0 ever [ever]
adv. Ever means at any time.
Going skiing last winter was the most fun I've ever had.

0 fail [feilJ
v. To fail means you do not succeed in what you try to do.
Since he failed to get the job, he was sad.

O grade [greidJ
n. A grade is a score or mark given to someone's work.
I managed to get good grades on my report card.

O instead [instedJ
adv. Instead means in place of.
He ate the carrot instead of the ice cream.

O library [laibreriJ
-
. . .

! " ��I� 1 �
n. A library is a place where you go to read books.
•

I ...,, ;. t
,

I i� The library at school is full of books.

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O photograph [f6utagrcen
n. I like taking photographs.
I took this photograph with my cell phone.

O planet [plrenatJ

<U n. A planet is a large round thing in space.

Saturn is the planet with the ring around it.
------

0 report [rip:'.l:rt)
n. A report is something someone writes for school or work.
Karen had trouble writing her report.

0 several [several]
..

� adj. Several is more than two but not many.

He had to read several books for class.
,·· '

D shape UeipJ
n. An object's shape is the arrangement of its sides and surfaces.
Even with your eyes closed you can feel the shape of it.

0 solve [salv]
v. To solve something is to find an answer to it.
All the students could easily solve the math problem.

0 SUddenly fsAdnli]
adv. If something happens suddenly, it happens quickly and unexpectedly.
I was surprised when my friends suddenly shouted, "Happy birthday!"

0 suppose [sap6uz]
v. To suppose is to guess.
I suppose I should go home now.

0 understand [AndarstrendJ
v. To understand something you need to know what it means.
Henry could not understand the message.

0 view [vju:J
v. To view is to look at something.
Michael likes to view himself in the mirror.
• Circle the right definition for the given word.

a. space b. a list of information

c. unexpectedly d. a picture

2. ™™
a. a score or mark on someone's work b. a small copy of something larger
c. where you go to read d. a paper written for school

3. mm
a. to find an answer b. to not succeed in what you try to do
c. to guess d. to look at something

4. mm
a. quickly and unexpectantly b. at any time
c. all around you d. to do the first thing

s.
a. space and things in space b. from a different world
c. a place where books are d. a round thing in space

6. lGJD
a. many of something b. a round thing
c. drops of water in the sky d. a paper

1. mm
a. something written for school b. what something looks like
c. in place of d. a small copy of something

a. em
a. a paper b. a copy c. a group d. a list

9. @t..t•m•J
a. in the middle of something b. a score or mark
c. at any time d. to understand

10. !Um
a. to guess b. to look at something
c. to find an answer d. to not succeed in what you try to do
llJ Circle the word that fits the definition.

1. without warnin

a. universe b. instead c.suddenly d. view

2. not an exact amount but less than man

a.ever b. among c. several d. solve

3. a icture from a earner

a. report b. photograph c.chart d. among

4. m·moox.1;
a. solve b.suppose c. fail d. instead

s. w
a.fail b.suppose c.view d. comprehend

D Write the word that best fits each sentence.

1. ever I describe
What would be the most awesome gift you've ______ received?
______ your home to me.

2. photograph I chart
This ______ tells what time the TV shows will be on.
Maybe a movie will give us more information than a ______

3. planet I shape
I think the most interesting ______ is Saturn.
I wonder if its is the same as Earth's.

4. fail I solve
Do you like to hard math problems?
If I do not know the answers, I will the test.

5. several I view
______ days ago, I lost my backpack.
The girls in my class like to ______ pictures of pop stars.
 Lee sat among the books at the library and thought about his group project.

They had to turn it in soon, but he hadn't even started his part! Jack and Claire were

in his group. They had worked hard. They were also very smart, and Lee didn't want them

to get a bad grade.

Jack did the report. He wrote a lot of very good sentences and described things
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clearly and carefully. Claire drew a nice map of the stars. Now, Lee needed to do his part ...
.... ....
.
.

of the project. - �.

"Well, I suppose I need to start my model;' Lee thought.

Making a model of a planet was really hard. Lee tried to read several books, but

he couldn't understand any of the charts. "We're going to fail because of me!" Lee said.

He put his head down on the table and said, "I wish I could see a planet and an alien,

instead of having to read about it!"

Suddenly, he had a great idea that would help him solve his problem. Why not go

on the web and look for photographs of the Earth and other planets taken from space?

They would give him a really good view of the planets they had to talk about in their

report. Instead of a bad grade, his group would have the best project ever. The photos of

Earth showed lots of clouds, but you could still see the shapes of land and seas on Earth. He

also looked at photos of Mars.

Lee now had plenty of ideas for making a model of the planet Mars. All he had to do

was to turn his ideas into a model. He used a small ball to help him make the shape he

wanted and then painted it to look like the photos of Mars that he had seen. Sometimes

seeing is much more helpful than just readingl

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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story about?

a. Why a smart boy fails a class

b. How to get the right kind of information
c. A boy who wants to write instead of draw
d. A boy's trip to the planets

2. What is Lee unable to understand?

a. How to make a model of a planet

b. Why there are maps among the books
c. Where the best place is to view the stars
d. How to read the information in a chart

3. What can you suppose is true of the group's report?

a. It has three sentences.

b. It must describe clouds.
c. It is not due for several days.
d. It is about the stars and planets.

4. What did Lee do to learn more about Mars?

a. Got several books from the library

b. Looked at photos on the internet
c. Made a model of a planet
d. Solved his own problems

S. What planets did Lee see in the photographs?

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 WORD LIST
O appropriate [epr6uprieitJ

adj. When a thing is appropriate, it is right or normal.

It's appropriate to wear a suit when you go to the office.

....__
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• ;i 0 avoid
v.
[ev6id]

To avoid something is to stay away from it.

Avoid the broken bottle on the floor.
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o behave [biMivJ

v. To behave is to act in a particular way, especially to be good.

She always behaves well when her father is around.

0 calm [ka:m]

adj. When someone is calm, they do not get excited or upset.

A nice warm bath makes me feel so calm.

0 concern [kense:rn]
n. Concern is a feeling of worry.
I was filled with concern after reading the newspaper.

O content [kententJ

adj. To be content is to be happy and not want more.

The baby looked very content sitting on the floor.

o expect [ikspektJ

v. If you expect something to happen, you believe it will happen.

I expect the bus to be here very soon.

. ' · ..,, . .,,�, O frequently [frf:kwentliJ

....
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'.. adv. When something happens frequently, it happens often.
.I ..
We meet frequently, either at the beginning or end of the week.

o habit [hrebitJ

n. A habit is a thing that you do often.

Smoking is a bad habit that can kill you.

0 instruct [instrAktJ
v. To instruct is to teach.
My teacher instructs us in several subjects.
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L- rr . :I
n. An issue is an important topic.
The men spoke about issues that were important to the people.

0 none [nt1n]
pron. None means not any of something.
He spent all his money. There is none left.

O patient [peifantJ
adj. If people are patient, they don't become angry or upset easily.
I had to be patient and wait until 5 o'clock to leave.

0 positive [pazativJ
adj. If something is positive, it is good.
She has a positive future ahead of her after finishing college.

0 punish [pi\niD
v. To punish means to make someone suffer for breaking the rules or laws.
To punish me, my teacher had me stand in the corner.

0 represent [reprizent]
v. To represent is to speak or act for a person or group.
My lawyer will represent me in court.

O shake UeikJ
v. To shake is to move back and forth or up and down quickly.
When people shake hands, it usually means they agree .

0 spread [spred]
v. To spread is to move out to cover a larger area.
I like to spread butter on my toast.

0 stroll [stroul]
v. To stroll means to walk slowly and calmly.
My dog and I strolled through the park today.

D village [vilid3J
n. A village is a very small town.
There are only a few houses in my village.

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lJ Match to complete the words. Then write the part of speech.

1. spr • •
tent -+

2. con • • oid -+

3. sha • •
ke -+

4. expe • •
ead -+

s. av • •
ct

[J Check ( ./ ) the one that best fits the blank.

1. Before Kimberly sang, ____

0 a. the teacher reminded everyone to behave

0 b. she instructed the people to go to sleep

2. When we heard the loud sound, ____

0 a. We turned around out of habit 0 b. there was none left

3. The man told us to be quiet, ____

0 a. so I decided to stroll through town

0 b. so I knew it was not appropriate to talk

4. They asked us to wait, ____

0 a. so I felt concerned about them 0 b. so I had to be patient

S. I met a new friend yesterday, and ____

0 a. frequently I would sit and read 0 b. I shook his hand

D Check (./)the sentence that makes the most sense according t o the bold
word.

1. O a. The girl's positive words made me feel better.

0 b. A village is only for animals.

2. 0 a. The calm girl yelled a lot.

O b. The team members asked Kate to re present them at the dinner.

3. O a. I was content to stay at home by the warm fire.

0 b. My mom p unis hed me for doing my homework.

4. 0 a. The man expected me to say yes.

0 b. The issue did not taste very good.

S. 0 a. I be have d wisely while I was asleep.

0 b. I avoided my friend because she had laughed at me.

6. 0 a. At first I was nervous, but then I started to feel calm.

0 b. The angry bear looked content.

7. 0 a. When my dog died, it made me feel positive.

0 b. Few people live in the village.

8. 0 a. I wanted to avoid food, so I bought a sandwich.

0 b. The class needed to talk about the issue.

9. 0 a. The students behaved quite well for their new teacher.

0 b. Students are expected to be late to class.

10. 0 a. I was punished because I broke the window.

0 b. Black usually re presents happiness.

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The Do 's Bel
John's dog was a bad dog. He bit people frequently. John was concerned about

this. It was not an appropriate way for a dog to behave. His friends in the village always

expected the dog to bite them. The news about John's dog spread through the village.

None of the people wanted to go to John's house. John tried to instruct the dog to

behave, but it never worked. He tried to be patient and teach the dog to be calm. That

also didn't work. John didn't want to punish the dog. "How will I stop my dog's bad habit?"

John asked himself.

John's friend came to talk to him about the issue. "During their important meeting;'

his friend said, "the people in the village asked me to represent them. We want your dog

to stop this habit. Why don't you put a bell around the dog's neck? This way, we would

hear your dog coming down the street:'

John thought this was a great idea. Now, people could stay away from the dog. It

would not be able to bite anyone anymore.

The dog liked the bell, too. People looked at him when they heard his bell. This

made the dog very content. He liked the sound the bell made when he walked.

One day, John's dog strolled through the village and met some other dogs. He

expected them to want a bell like his. But they laughed at his bell. They said the bell made

people avoid him. John's dog shook his head. "No, they look at me because they like the

bell:'

The other dogs said, "You have the wrong idea about what makes you popular. Of

course, they like your bell. It tells them where you are so they can avoid you. You aren't

able to bite them anymore!"

You see, being popular isn't something positive when it's for the wrong reason.
READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story mainly about?

a. A dog that is frequently bad

b. A dog's stroll through town
c. A content man and his dog
d. A village that liked John's dog

2. What is true of the dog?

a. He likes none of John's friends.

b. He shakes his head too much.
c. He bites when it's not appropriate.
d. He expects people to be calm around him.

3. Why did the issue with the dog bother John?

a. People thought of John in a positive way.

b. People avoided going to John's house.
c. People didn't want John to represent them.
d. People didn't like the song that John played.

4. What did John do to stop the dog's bad habit?

a. He instructed the dog on learning tricks.

b. He punished the dog for biting.
c. He was patient and showed concern.
d. He put a bell around the dog's neck.

S. What did the other dogs say about the bell?

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 WORD LIST
O active [cektivJ
adj. When someone is active, they move a lot or have a lot of things to do.
It is important to be active and not sit around all the time.

O adult [adAltJ
n. An adult is a person who is more than 18 years old.
My mom and dad are adults.

O age [eid3J
n. Age is how many years someone has lived.
She died at the age of 80.

0 bad [bcedJ
adj. When something is bad, it is not good.
She is unhappy because she had a bad day.

O IJalance [bcelansJ
n. Balance is when two or more things are equal.
A good balance between work and fun helps keep you healthy.

0 l::>ike [baikJ
,- ;
n. A bike is a vehicle with two wheels powered by a human.
' .
He rides his bike to school every day.
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D choose [tfu:zJ
v. To choose is to pick something or make a decision.
I have to choose between taking art classes and sports lessons.

O doctor [daktarJ
n. A doctor is a person who studies medicine and helps sick people.
You should go to the doctor when you are sick.

.
O during [djuarirJJ
'•

:i11.".�, 1 prep. During an event means while the event was happening.
-1\.t � · '
,' .. .. Did you sleep during the movie?

O football [futbo:IJ
y . ·i· -- . Football is a sport with eleven members and an oval-shaped ball.
·Al �.. �
n.
,, .. -� ...:"_
Football is a popular sport in the United States.

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O fun [ffln]
adj. When something is fun, it is enjoyable.
We had a fun time at the birthday party.

O game [geimJ
n. A game is an activity where people compete against each other.
Let's play a board game tonight.

O heart [ha:rtJ
n. A heart is an organ that keeps the body alive.
My heart beats fast when I am nervous.

0 golf [galfJ
n. Golf is a sport with clubs and a small white ball.
People play golf in nice weather.

O increase [inkri:sJ
v. To increase is to make something larger.
I will increase my score if I study for the test.

n. Life is the time when a person is alive.

My grandfather had a long life.

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O kilometer [kilamatarJ
,
.

· fk�
n. A kilometer is a unit of measurement that is 1 ,000 meters.
A marathon is 42.2 kilometers.

0 often [6:fan]
adv. Often is when something happens many times.
He often goes to bed early during the week.

0 plenty (plentiJ
pron. If you have plenty of something, there is a lot of it.
We have plenty of fruit, so help yourself.

0 weight [weit]
n. Weight is how heavy something or someone is.
I gained weight because I ate a lot of pizza.

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El Circle the definition that fits the word.

1. rar;um
a. friendly b. kind c. busy d. tired

2. [mmii
a. a car b. an organ c. a shoe d. a fruit

3. t;1t•X•1'.-t#l
a. to clean b. to move c. to drive d. to pick

4. Glillilll
a. a competition b. a country c. a computer d. a restaurant

s. 1:m•li•I#lmi
a. a weight b. a measurement c. a road d. a material

m Write the word that best fits each sentence.

1. adult I doctor
My mom is a(n) ____

She will visit the ____ on Saturday.

2. during I often
She goes to her best friend's house ____

They fell asleep the play.

3. bad I fun
They had a trip to the museum because it was boring.
The class enjoyed the visit to the ice cream factory.

4. bike I football
She loves to ride her ----
on weekends.
They play after school.

S. increase I life
I love my ____

If you practice more, you will ____ your chance of winning.

 Check ( .I ) the sentence that makes the most sense according to the bold
word.

1. 0 a. I gained weight last year.

D b. We didn't have enough apples because we had plenty of them.

2. O a. He likes to read the heart at night.

O b. I like to play golf, but I don't like to watch it on TV.

3. 0 a. The baby is an adult.

0 b. They are both 21, so they are the same age.

4. 0 a. You need to have a balance between playing and studying.

0 b. It is so fun to be sick.

S. 0 a. He bought plenty of vegetables for the party.

0 b. They often fly on an airplane every day.

ID Match to complete the words. Then write the part of speech.

1. in • •
ive

2. act • •
ball -+

3. foot • •
meter -+

4. kilo • •
crease -+

s. dur • •
ing

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 Have you heard of the I ronmanTriath Ion? It's considered one of the most cha I Ienging

sporting events in the world. Competitors swim, ride a bike, and run. The race consists of

a 3.86-kilometer swim, a 180.25-kilometer bicycle ride, and a 42.2-kilometer run. There

are no breaks during the race, so competitors must keep going no matter what. People

who choose to enter this race must be healthy and prepared in both mind and body.

lronman races are held all over the world. Some well-known competitions take

place in New Zealand, Germany, and California in the United States. There are several

rules for those who want to compete in the lronman. The minimum age of racers is 18,

so everyone who competes is an adult. Training for the lronman can take more than

a year. People who train often start practicing the events at shorter distances first and

then increase the amount of length and time they swim, bike, and run. Training can

be difficult because people need to find a balance of strength and endurance training.

Without enough training, people can get bad injuries. Some people even gain weight

when training because their bodies store calories instead of using them for energy. All

people in training should drink plenty of water.

Doctors believe that exercise is good for people's health and helps the heart.

People participate in other sports and games such as golf or American football, but the

Ironman is a challenging way to stay fit. Even though it is hard, it can still be fun. It's a great

way to stay active and enjoy life!

READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is the passage about?

a. Eating healthy food

b. Competing in lronman races
c. Playing sports
d. Learning how to run

2. How long is the run in an lronman race?

a. 3.86 kilometers
b. 180.25 kilometers
c. 42.2 kilometers
d. 226.31 kilometers

3. How old must you be to be in the lronman?

a. Less than 18 years old

b. At least 18 years old
c. 42 or older
d. There is no age limit

4. According to the passage, why is it dangerous not to train before

doing the lronman?

a. There are exciting races around the world.

b. It is fun and a good way to exercise.
c. Racers will win if they practice.
d. Bad injuries can happen without good training.

S. The lronman is made up of which three sports?

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 WORD LIST
0 apart [apa:rt]
adj. When people or things are apart, they are not next to each other.
They moved apart and then came back together.

O attribute [cetribju:tJ
n. An attribute is a characteristic of a person or thing.
He isn't very clever, but he does have some other positive attributes.

0 bilingual (baili!JgwalJ
adj. A bilingual person can speak two languages.
Since you already know English, after learning French you'll be bilingual.

D completely (kampli:tliJ
adv. Something completely different is very, very different from before.
I was completely wrong.

o dash [dren
v. To dash means to ruri or move quickly.
Helen dashed up the stairs so she wouldn't be late for her appointment.

O disgust [disgAstJ
n. Disgust is a feeling of distaste and anger caused by something rude or unpleasant.
He felt disgust toward his date because she had such terrible eating habits.

O fashionable [tcefanablJ
. ,� '·
adj. Something fashionable is what people like to wear and do now .
.. ) " ·�"i
.
. _ ...,,
....
It is very fashionable to wear a hat.

O foreign [faranJ
adj. Something foreign is something we are not used to.
He has travelled widely in foreign countries.

0 gulf [grdD
n. A gulf is a gap between people who do not understand each other.
There has been a gulf between James and Tony since their parents died.

0 mirror [mira(r)]
n. A mirror is usually made of glass, and you can see yourself in it.
He used the mirror to shine light in their eyes.

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0 natural [ncetjaral]
ad j. Things that are natural are not made by people.
We need to take care of the natural world.

0 nowadays [nauadeiz)
adv. Nowadays means at the present time.
Nowadays, not so many people smoke.

O participant [pa:rtisapantJ
n. A participant is someone who joins in a social event or competition.
There were thousands of participants in this year's marathon.

'
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' 0 ritual [ritfual)
, .

I n. A ritual is a formal custom that people do regularly.

Ken was very interested to learn about the religious rituals of the natives.

0 spoken [sp6ukan]
adj. Spoken language is what we say.
We cannot take back what has been spoken.

0 sport [sp:nt]
n. Sport involves games like running, jumping, football, and tennis.
She loves watching sport on TV.

0 surprised [sarpraizd]
adj. You are surprised when something unexpected happens.
He didn't appear at all surprised when he read the article.

0 tense [tens]
adj. When you are tense, you are not comfortable and feel unhappy.
I felt very tense waiting to hear the result of the vote.

0 totally [t6utaliJ
adv. If you totally agree, you agree with everything just said.
I am totally against that.

0 vague [veigJ
adj. If something is vague, it is not clear and gives very few details.
I asked him about his mother's health, but he was very vague about it.
El Circle the answer that best fits the question.

1. Something completely different ___

a. looks very different b. is not different

c. has finished changing d. is a little different

2. Which of the followi ng is NOT consi dered a sport?

a. Baseball b. Swimming c. Soccer d. Reading

3. Which of the following is NOT natural?

a.Cars b. Fruit c. Water d. Sunlight

4. Positive attributes include being energetic, optimistic, and ___

a.vague b. unsure c. cheerful d. negative

S. Which of the following is similar in meaning to the word dash?

a. Stroll b. Run c.Slide d. Walk

D Circle the right definition for the given word.

1. W•ii,.f:I•I
a. angry b. seeing something unusual
c.interested d. being tired

2. mm
a. information b. detail c. money d. anger

3. m
a. island b.gap c. entrance d. partnership

4. mt!D
a. pretty b. useful c. unclear d.dirty

s. il4iM§
a.lively b. quiet c. worried d.shocking

6. wwm:m
a. foreign b. surprised c. poison d. using two languages

7. rm1u.u
a. It is used for cooking. b. It gets very hot.
c.We can find it in the forest. d. You can see yourself in it.

8. LmEllft
a. never b. always c. fully d. sometimes

9. lit•1®t•€\i!
a. in the future b. now c. in the past d. yesterday

10. ashionable
a.popular b.natural c.open d. disgusting
D Write the word that best fits each sentence.

1. attribute I disgust
Which of your wife's ____ do you like most?
Those kinds of bugs me.

2. bilingual I foreign
I didn't realize Sam was ____ and spoke French too!
It is not difficult to see tourists at the market.

3. dash I apart
The dog about the yard.
I have never been from my family for longer than just a few hours.

4. natural I vague
The terms of the contract seem very ____

All of the ingredients in this product are ____

S. nowadays I fashionable
My sister is very and wears the latest trends.
____ ,I don't usually go to the mall.

6. participant I tense
Each will receive a t-shirt and a sticker.
Everyone was very ____ before they announced the winner.

7. ritual I mirror
If you break a ____ , you will get seven years of bad luck.
The athlete has a pre-game ____ that he does before every game.

8. spoken I totally
The idea Sally suggested was ____ new.
Even though it was a agreement, it should be honored.

9. sport I gulf
This ____ requires very little physical strength.
I never noticed the ----
between the boss and me.

10. surprised I completely

We were at the number of people who attended the festival.
The performers are different from last year's.

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The Twins
Katie and Alice were twins. They were so alike that few people could tell them

apart. They were almost like seeing one person looking in a mirror. They even spoke in

the same way as each other. They were best friends.

But the twins' attributes were not all exactly the same. Alice preferred sport, and

was a star athlete in soccer. Katie preferred foreign languages and was bilingual in

French. Katie decided to be a participant at a summer camp in France. Alice wasn't

i n terested in the French language, so she didn't go. But she was angry that Katie wanted

to spend the summer away from her.

Two months later, Katie returned. Alice dashed to the airport to greet her sister.

But when Alice saw Katie, she was surprised. Katie now spoke French, and she looked

completely different! She was wearing fashionable clothes, and she looked taller. Alice

felt very messy next to her. She was just wearing an old t-shirt, and her hair looked untidy.

When Alice asked Katie about France, Katie was vague and didn't say much. It made

Alice feel tense and filled her with d isgust because in the past, they'd always told each

other everything. Now there was a huge gulf between them. Over the weeks, the sisters

spoke even less.

Two months later, it was the twins' birthday. All their lives, they'd had a ritual. Before

their birthday, they'd talk all night long. That night, Alice came into Katie's bedroom.

"I'm sorry I haven't spoken to you much lately;' Katie said.

"I understand. You have new friends now;' said Alice, angrily.

Katie said, "My French friends don't write much nowadays. For a while, I thought

they were more exciting than my friends at home. But I was wrong. You're my sister, and

you'll always be my best friend:'

Alice said, "I'm sorry, too. I wanted our relationship to stay the same f orever. But it's

totally natural f or twins to have different interests. We can still be best friends without

being together all the time."

READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. Which is NOT true about the twins?

a. They looked very similar.

b. They spoke the same way.
c. They were each other's best friends.
d. They had the same interests.

2. Why did Alice get angry?

a. Because Katie went away for the summer

b. Because Katie did not invite her to France
c. Because Katie did not like sports
d. Because Katie started speaking French

3. How did Alice feel after Katie returned?

a. Happy and relieved

b. Surprised and tense
c. Excited and grateful
d. Confused and nervous

4. What did Kate change her mind about?

a. Whether Alice was her best friend

b. Whether she should have French friends
c. How important friends are
d. How exciting her French friends were

S. What did Alice learn about twins that was helpful for her?

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 WORD LIST
O allow [alauJ
v. To allow something to happen means to let it happen.
Having a ticket will allow you to enter the show.

0 announce (anauns]
v. To announce something is to make it known.
He announced to everyone his new idea for the company.

O beside [bisaidJ
prep. Someone or something beside you is next to you.
The two brothers stood beside each other.

D challenge [tJrelind3J
n. A challenge is something difficult to complete.
It was a challenge to climb to the top of the mountain.

- .,....,.. '
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0 claim [kleim]
t .

v. To claim means to say that something is true.

�-.•� He claimed to know why the country's laws were weak.

0 conetition [kandiJan]
n. T he condition of someone or something is the state that they are in.
The patient's condition was very good.

0 contribute [kantribju:t]
v. To contribute to something means to do something to make it successful.
We decided to contribute money to the new hospital.

. . ,
O difference [dftaransJ
•• Jr '<(;..
.. �
•
/ �\.-: . n. A difference is a way that something is not like other things .
I 1i'°t1'. .{'
.•}
.. &L e.
The biggest difference between the birds is the color of their feathers.
. •

O divide [divaidJ
v. To divide something is to split it into smaller parts.
We divided the pizza.

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0 expert (ekspa:rt]
. ·-.· ' � .
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n. An expert is someone who is very good at doing something.
The wizard was an expert at magic.
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O famous [teimasJ
adj. A famous person or thing is well known.
T he Eiffel Tower in Paris is very famous.

O force [f::l:rsJ
n. Force is a person's strength or power.
He used all his force to try and open the door.

0 harm (ha:rmJ
n. To cause harm is to hurt someone or damage something.
A hot iron can cause great harm if you are not careful.

0 lay [lei]
v. To lay means to put or place in a horizontal or flat position.
Don't lay your socks on the floor.

o peace [pi:sJ
n. Peace is a time without war.
A white dove is a symbol of peace.

O prince [prinsJ
n. A prince is the son of a king.
The prince and the princess were married.

. O protect [pratektJ
t.
�
' v. To protect someone is to stop them from getting hurt.
Firemen protect us from fires.
.t '

0 sense [sens]
v. To sense something is to know about it without being told.
I could sense that he was watching me.

O sudden [sAdnJ
adj. When something is sudden, it happens very quickly.
He felt a sudden pain in his chest.

O therefore [ota:rt:'nJ
adv. Therefore means for this reason.
He is fat. Therefore, he should go on a diet.
El Circle the word that fits the definition.

1. somethin difficult that ou have to do

a. condition b. sense c. challenge d.divide

2. he son of a kin

a. prince b.expert c. famous d. force

3. o do somethin to help succeed

a. contribute b. sudden c. harm d. peace

4. or this reason
a. allow b. therefore c. announce d.beside

a. claim b. protect c. lay d. difference

IJ Complete the puzzle with the word that is similar in meaning to the
bolded part.

1. The child promised not

to hurt our cat.

2 3 3. Sarah let Tim go to the

game.

4
tt'iI•1\}J
2. She was a well-known
writer in our town.

4. You should say it's

5 true that you never lie.
S. The food was cut into
smaller parts so we
could all eat.
D Check ( ./ ) the one that best fits the blank.

1. It wasn't right for the coach ____

0 a. to make the race such a challenge

0 b. to allow me to keep a cat

2. My sister and I were fighting. ____

0 a. We announced the winners

0 b. My sister claimed she didn't like me

3. Everyone knew her

0 a. because I stood beside her 0 b. because she was famous

4. The man would not buy the bike

0 a. because of his difference 0 b. because of its bad condition

s. No one could win against Sally

0 a. because she was an expert 0 b. because she never used force

6. We were scared because the dog

0 a. might harm us 0 b. might bring us peace

7. The police wanted

0 a. to protect us from danger 0 b. to not make any sense

8. You are too sick to play outside. ____

0 a. Don't lay your feet on the table 0 b. Therefore, play inside

9. She was surprised by __ __

0 a. the expected amount contributed by the animals

0 b. the sudden noise outside

10. Please be fair ----

0 a. when you meet the prince 0 b. when you divide the land

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 King Minos was very sick. His condition was getting worse. He had three sons. He

loved them all. He had to announce who would become king.

Two of the princes stood waiting outside the king's room. Theseus was the oldest

and strongest. He thought his father would make him king. Pelias, the second son, thought

differently. He was an expert in fighting. He thought the king would choose him.

"When I'm king;'Theseus told Pelias, "I'll let you contribute to protect our country.

You can lead the army:'

Pelias became angry. "Father knows I'm famous for my fighting skills. He'll make me

king."

"You?"Theseus said. "He won't choose you!"

"The kingdom is mine!" Pelias claimed. "Father will give it to me-or I'll use force to

take it!"

Theseus made a sudden move to take out his sword. Then Pelias did the same.

"Beating me will be a challenge;' Theseus said. "Fight me now. The winner gets the

kingdom'"

Pelias agreed.

King Minos could hear his sons fighting. The youngest son, Jason, stood beside

him. He sensed his father's sadness. The king laid his hand on Jason's arm.

"Your brothers fight too much;' the king told him. "I must protect my kingdom from

all harm. They'll divide it between them. The people won't know what to do. There'll be

war. I can't allow either of them to be king. Therefore, I'm making you king. Your kindness

has always made you special. It's the difference between you and your brothers. You can

bring peace. They can't:'

Then the king died. Theseus and Pelias heard that their youngest brother was king.

They were surprised. They realized that their fighting was wrong. It had kept them from

saying goodbye to their father. They agreed to have Jason as their king. He was the best

choice.
READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story about?

a. A sudden fight between kings

b. A kind prince who got a kingdom
c. An expert sister and a famous king
d. The challenge to divide the kingdom

2. What did the king need to protect the kingdom from?

a. The fighting between the two princes

b. The harm caused by sudden fights
c. The differences between the three brothers
d. The poor condition of the king's army

3. What was probably true of Jason in the story?

a. He wanted to bring peace to the kingdom.

b. The challenge of being king was too much for him.
c. He wanted harm to come to his brothers.
d. He hoped to divide the kingdom.

4. What was the difference between Jason and his brothers?

a. He was an expert at fighting.

b. He was older and stronger.
c. He made more sense.
d. He had always been kind.

S. What did the king have to announce?

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 WORD LIST
O accept [cekseptJ
v. To accept something that is offered is to take it.
I accepted the girl's very nice gift.

O arrange [areind3J
v. To arrange things is to put them in the right place.
Please arrange the words in order from A to Z.

0 attend [atend]
v. To attend something is to go to it.
My sister and I attend the same school.

O chase [tfeisJ
v. You chase people when you run after them and try to catch them.
I was chased by a dog.

0 contrast [k6ntrcest)
n. A contrast is a sharp difference between two things.
The contrast between my parents is very noticeable.

O encourage [inka:rid3J
v. To encourage people is to make them want to do something.
My football coach will encourage us when we are losing.

0 familiar [familjarJ
adj. People or things familiar to you are those you know well.
The two friends were very familiar with each other.

0 grab [grcebJ
v. To grab is to take a hold of someone or something suddenly.
I grabbed a pear from the tree.

O hang [hcel'JJ
v. To hang something is to keep it above the ground.
I drew a picture of my family, and my mother hung it on the wall.

0 tluge [hju:d3J
adj. If something is huge, it is very big.
At work, my father drives a huge truck.
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0 necessary (nesaseri]
adj. If something is necessary, you must do it.
A passport is necessary if you travel to other countries.

O pattern [pretarnJ
n. A pattern is a way in which something is done or organized.
My pattern of brushing my teeth is the same as most people's.

O propose [prapouzJ
v. To propose something is to say that it should be done.
My grandmother proposed that we have our picture taken with Santa.

O purpose [pa:rpasJ
n. A purpose is the reason that you do something.
The purpose of exercising is to get into shape.

O release [rili:sJ
v. To release something is to stop holding it.
She released the bird from her hands.

_.,,...... � �. . 0 require [rikwaia:r]

- .
- . '·
i
L , v. To require something is to say that it is necessary.
�

. 'I '� •
We require teachers to have a university degree.

D satisfied [sretisfaidJ
adj. You are satisfied when you have what you wanted.
I am very satisfied with your work.

0 single [sir)Qal]
adj. If something is single, then there is only one.
I have a single key in my hand.

0 tear [tear]
v. To tear something means to pull it apart.
It is easy to tear paper.

0 theory [8i:ariJ
n. A theory is an idea about how something works.
We talked about Einstein's theory of relativity in class.
B Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined word(s).

1. She looks like someone that I know well.

_a_----

2. Drinking water is something that she must do.

_e _es ____

3. He has an idea of how the machine works.

he ___

4. The reason that I am doing this is to help children.

p_r ___ _

S. My teacher will make me want to get good grades.

me

6. I agree with your idea. I think it will work.

ac ____

7. He is running after her.

8. There is a big difference between day and night.

c _______

9. The Earth has a solitary moon.

IJ Circle the right word for the given definition.

1. o sa that it should be don

a. propose b. hang c. require d. tear

2. o run after someon

a. chase b. arrange c. attend d. release

3. a wa that somethin is ver different

a. grab b. satisfy c. accept d. contrast

4. an idea about somethin

a. theory b. familiar c. necessary d. encourage

s. he onl one
a. pattern b. single c. huge d.attend

D Check ( ./ ) the one that best fits the blank.

1. It started to rain,
0 a. so it hung on the wall 0 b. so I grabbed my umbrella

2. When she heard I was leaving,

0 a. she proposed a party 0 b. she had huge fun

3. Don't pull on my shirt, or

0 a. you might tear it 0 b. you might arrange it

4. If you try hard,

0 a. no one will agree 0 b. you will be satisfied

s. When I catch fish,

0 a. I usually release them back into the water

0 b. they require a good dinner

 Do you ever wonder where the moon and the sun came from7 The Inuit people of

Alaska have a theory.

They tell a story about a beautiful girl. She was very nice. In contrast, her brother

was a mean little boy. One day he proposed something. "We should go to a party," he

said. The girl accepted. First, it was necessary for her to get ready. She arranged her hair

and put on nice clothes. This required a lot of time. But the girl worked hard, and soon

she was satisfied. She looked perfect.

They attended the party together. The girl was having fun. Later, she walked into

the bathroom. Suddenly, the lights were turned off! Someone grabbed her hair and tore

her clothes. She ran out of the bathroom. She wanted to know who did this to her.

Then she had an idea. She fixed her hair again. This time it was even more beautiful.

She even arranged beautiful jewels in it. She wanted to encourage the person to grab it

again. She put black dirt in her hair. The purpose of this was to catch the person.

She went to the bathroom again, and it was the same pattern. The lights went

off, and someone grabbed her hair. When he released it, his hand was black. The girl

returned to the party. She knew there was only a single person with a black hand. When

she saw that person, he was very familiar. It was her brother!

He ran into the woods. The girl ran after him. They both carried fire so they could see

in the dark. The smoke went into the air. As they ran, they grew. They became huge. Then

they went into space. When the girl's fire went out, she hung in the sky. She became the

moon, and her brother became the sun. They chase each other forever.
READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story about?

a. The contrast between the sun and the moon

b. A theory of how the moon and the sun were made
c. The purpose of the sun and the moon
d. An unhappy family

2. Why does the girl encourage someone to grab her hair?

a. She doesn't want him to tear her dress.

b. She wants to become huge and hang in the sky.
c. She wants to know who grabbed her hair.
d. She was satisfied with the party.

3. What was true of the boy in the story?

a. He accepted the invitation when his sister proposed a party.

b. He didn't want to attend the party.
c. He was the only person with a black hand.
d. He wore a shirt with a beautiful pattern.

4. Why does the girl become angry?

a. The boy doesn't release her hair.

b. She is required to arrange her hair.
c. The smoke from her fire went into the air.
d. She sees someone familiar with a black hand.

S. How does the girl get ready for the party?

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 WORD LIST
0 animal [arnamal]
n. An animal is a living thing that can move.
My favorite animal is the panda.

o bus (bt1sJ
n. A bus is a large vehicle that people travel on.
My father takes the bus to work.

o cat [kCEtJ
n. A cat is a small animal related to lions and tigers that is kept as a pet.
This cat is playing with a ball.

O command (kamffindJ
n. A command is an order given to a person or animal to do something.
Joe gave the students a command to stand up.

O depend [dipendJ
v. To depend on something is to need it for support or help.
My grandfather depends on a cane when he walks.

o dog [d::i:gJ
n. A dog is an animal with four legs and a tail that is kept as a pet or trained to work.
This woman's best friend is her dog.

D door [d::i:rJ
n. A door is an object that swings or slides open and shut.
Can you close the door, please?

0 friend [trend]
n. A friend is someone a person knows and likes spending time with.
Brian's friend is very sad.

0 hear [hiarJ
v. To hear is to be aware of sound through your ears.
Michelle cannot hear what you are saying.

0 help [help]
v. To help is to do something that makes something easier for someone else.
Jane can help Nathan climb up the rock.
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O horse [h�nsJ
n. A horse is a big, strong animal that people ride and use for pulling heavy things.
I went to a farm and saw a horse.

O hospital [haspit1J
n. A hospital is where sick or hurt people receive care or treatment.
The doctor talks to a patient at the hospital.

0 leg [leg]
n. A leg is a body part used for standing and walking.
She hurt her leg.

O medical [medikalJ
adj. Medical means related to the treatment of an injury or disease.
Tyler is a medical student studying to become a doctor.

0 open [6upan]
v. To open is to move something so that an opening is not covered.
Amy likes to open the window to let fresh air in.

-. - .. .
0 pull [pull

·�· �-:�-� v. To pull is to hold onto something to move it toward you.

, , . -- The children pull the rope.

0 rabbit [r<Ebit)
n. A rabbit is a small animal with long ears that lives in a hole in the ground.
Look at the rabbit in the park.

O school [sku:IJ
n. A school is a place where children go to learn.
The students study at school.

0 see [si:J
v. To see is to use your eyes to look at something or someone.
Steven does not want to see the scary picture.

0 service [s8:rvis)
n. Service is the act of helping or serving someone.
This coffee shop has excellent service.

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.,i \ .�:a ',:;:.

B Circle the right definition for the given word.

1. lmmi
a.to use your hands b. to use your eyes
c.to use your mouth d. to use your ears

2. r:tilit•X•ll
a.a place to learn b. a place to sleep
c.a place to cook d. a place to shop

3. mtd!Uliil
a. a place to borrow money b. a place to play
c. a place for sick people d.a place to have a party

4. E
a. a food b.a game
c. an animal d.a TV show

s. m
a. to move toward you b.to push away
c.to run d.to kick

D Circle the two words in each group that are most closely related.

1. a. bag b. window c. door d.dog

2. a. order b.question c. service d. command

3. a.hospital b. car c. animal d. bus

4. a.inside b.open c. down d.close

s. a.look b.see c. hear d.taste

D Write the word from the word bank that best fits each sentence.

dog medical animal depend help

leg rabbit friend service horse

1. Can you ______ me move this big box?

2. Gary went to the zoo and took a picture of every ____ _

3. Maria needs to go to the hospital to get _____ treatment.

4. Babies -----
on their mothers for food.

S. Before there were cars, a person rode a(n) _____ to get around.

6. I will never go back to that restaurant because the _____ was very
bad.

7. Ben cannot walk because he hurt his -----

8. The man at the magic show pulled a(n) _____ with two long white
ears out of his hat.

9. A good _____ is a person who will help you whenever you are in
trouble.

10. My sister walks her ______ every morning before she goes to school.

...
 Have you ever seen a blind person on the bus with a dog? This dog is most likely a

service animal. A service animal is an animal that is trained to do things for people who

cannot do them alone because of a disability.

Dogs are most usually used as service animals because they are intelligent animals.

They also have a good sense of smell and can sense dangerous situations. In addition,

dogs are easy to train and are loyal to their owners. When they are close to their owners,

dogs will do anything to keep them safe.

Service dogs are sometimes called guide dogs or hearing dogs. These dogs can

help people who cannot see or hear. They are trained to open and close a door, push a

button, and listen to a command. These dogs can also help people who have a hurt leg

and need to use a wheelchair to get around. Service dogs are strong and can even pull

wheelchairs. If these people ever need medical attention, the dogs are trained to bark

and get help.

Dogs can also be used as therapy dogs. Therapy dogs may visit a school or hospital

to help people who are feeling lonely or anxious. Their bad feelings can create health

problems. Therapy dogs can provide kindness and love to improve a person's mood,

which can then improve that person's health.

Although dogs are the most common service animals, there are other animals that

can be trained to be service animals as well. You might see a cat, a rabbit, or a horse

that is used as a service animal. These animals can keep a person company and become

a good friend.

Many people depend on service animals for help. Service animals can do jobs that

people cannot do alone. And they can help improve the health of people by making

them feel happy.

READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this reading about?

a. How to improve health

b. Animals that people can buy
c. How to train dogs
d. Animals that help people

2. How can service dogs help people in wheelchairs?

a. They can create health problems.

b. They can pull the wheelchair around.
c. They can make the person stronger.
d. They can help the person stand up.

3. What do therapy dogs do?

a. They open doors.

b. They make people feel happier.
c. They listen to commands.
d. They make people tired.

4. Which of the following is true?

a. Animals cannot be used to do jobs for people.

b. Dogs are more difficult to train than cats.
c. Dogs are used as service animals because they are very smart.
d. Cats are strong service animals and pull wheelchairs.

5. What are service dogs trained to do when a person needs medical

help?

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 WORD LIST
.
O benefit [benafitJ
'
'

' � n. A benefit is a good thing.

. ��\ Being able to fly is a benefit to birds.
'�

0 certain (sa:rtan]
adj. If you are certain about something, you know it is true.
I am certain that zebras have stripes.

O chance [tfCEnsJ
n. A chance is an opportunity to do something.
I had a chance to see the Coliseum in Rome last summer.

o effect [ifektJ
n. An effect is a change made by something else.
The medicine had a good effect on the boy.

O essential [isenfalJ
adj. If something is essential, it is very important and necessary.
It is essential to have oxygen when you scuba dive.

O far [ta:rJ
adj. If something is far, it is not close.
It's far from the east coast to the west coast of America.

0 focus [foukas]
v. To focus on something is to think about it and pay attention to it.
My mom always helps me to focus on my school work.

O function [fAl"JkfanJ
n. The function of something is what it does.
The function of a flashlight is to help you see in the dark.

O grass [grCEs]
n. Grass is the green leaves that cover the ground.
The grass looked so soft and green.

0 guard [ga:rdJ
v. To guard something is to take care of it.
The police officer will guard us from any harm.
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o image [fmid3J
n. The image of something is a picture of it.
The image of her eye was very clear.

O immediate [iml:diatJ
adj. If something is immediate, it happens quickly.
An immediate response came from the pizza place.

0 primary [praimeri]
adj. If something is primary, it is the most important thing.
His primary thoughts are about money.

0 proud [praud]
adj. People who feel proud are happy about what they have done.
She is proud of the picture she drew of her house.

0 remain (rimein]
v. To remain somewhere is to stay there.
My sister had to remain home since she was sick.

0 rest [rest]
v. To rest is to stop being active while the body gets back its strength.
I rested on the couch after work.

O separate [separeitJ
adj. If two things are separate, they are not together.
New York and Los Angeles are in two separate parts of America.

.
. 0 site [sait]
·� i n. A site is a place.
We found the perfect site for our picnic.

0 tail (teilJ
n. A tail is a part of an animal's body that sticks out from its rear or back.
Our dog wags its tail when it's happy.

O trouble [tri\balJ
n. Trouble is a problem or a difficulty.
I have trouble working with my boss.

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. - .
B Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined word(s).

1. It is very important that you call your mother soon.

ss _n___ _

2. The good thing about being old is that you know many things.

ene __ _

3. I have problems with my science homework.

ro ____

4. I am sure that she will come to his party.

c _ r ____

S. The job of the stove is to cook.

__n ____ _

6. That is the place where they met.

7. I saw his picture on TV.

8. The twins don't like to be apart.

s _______

9. I like to stay at home on the weekends.

10. The part near the rear of the dog's body was wagging because he was happy.
Q Write the word that best fits each sentence.

1. effect I benefit
The ______ of the rain was slippery roads.
The ______ of waking up early is being at work on time.

2. primary I immediate
She had to make a(n) phone call.
The cause of my problems is laziness.

3. rested I proud
He was ______ when he got the best score.
We in the shade of a tree.

4. far I separate
Her new school is from here.
She and her best friend hate to be in ------ classrooms.

S. guard I remain
I have to ______ my money from my little brother.
I have to in school for four more years.

D Check ( .I ) the one that best fits the blank.

1. Every year for my birthday,

0 a. I return to the site of my birth 0 b. my cat has a short tail

2. I believe her
0 a. because she has a chance to lie

0 b. because she's certain of the facts

3. My new watch is great.

0 a. It has many functions 0 b. It causes me trouble

4. I was afraid
0 a. because I thought of a scary image of a snake

0 b. because I didn't focus on my work

S. I eat many fruits _____ _

O a. because they are essential for good health

0 b. because they taste like grass

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 Argos lived in Ancient Greece. He was a husband and a proud father. He worked

hard and did well at his job. But one thing about him wasn't normal. He was born with

100 eyes. Having many eyes was usually a benefit to him. He had a chance to see many

things.

Also, since he had so many eyes, he was very good at guarding things. While

sleeping, he only rested a few eyes at a time. The others stayed open. He worked for

Hera, a great goddess. His primary function was to guard a special cow. The cow was

very important to Hera. She loved it. The most essential part of his job was to keep the

cow alone. It had to be kept separate from all the other cows and far away from people.

This was an easy job for Argos. The cow just ate grass all day. But the god Zeus

wanted the cow. He wanted to take it away from Hera. He had a plan. He found a great

music player. He asked the man to play a beautiful song for Argos. Zeus was certain Argos

would go to sleep.

The song had an immediate effect. Argos couldn't focus on his job. He fell asleep.

Zeus saw this, and he took the cow. Hera was very angry with Argos. She turned

him into a peacock. She put his many eyes on his tail. Argos was very sad. Zeus saw how

much trouble he had given Argos. He made another plan. He turned Argos into a group

of stars. He wanted Argos to remain in the sky forever. Even today, Argos' image remains

there, above the site where all his problems began. We can still see him in the night sky.
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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story about?

a. Why it is essential to guard cows

b. How to play beautiful music
c. How the image of a peacock came to be in the sky
d. How being born with 100 eyes benefited a man

2. Why was guarding Hera's cow easy for Argos?

a. All it did was eat grass all day.

b. It was kept separate from all the other cows.
c. He had a chance to listen to music.
d. He was able to sleep instead of focusing on it.

3. Why did Zeus turn Argos into a group of stars?

a. He wanted Argos to see the site of his trouble.

b. He was certain that Argos would fall asleep.
c. He wanted to make Argos remain in the sky forever.
d. He wanted to cause Argos immediate trouble.

4. What was the primary function of Argos' job?

a. To make sure the cow was never sad

b. To keep the cow far away from people
c. To see the effects of music on the cow
d. To work for a proud goddess named Hera

S. How did Argos sleep?

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 WORD LIST
0 advertise (redvartaiz]
v. To advertise is to describe or draw attention to a product or event by using a
public medium.
The woman started a new company and needed to advertise her products.

0 aware (awtar]
adj. If someone is aware, they know that something or a situation exists.
The student became aware that the teacher was watching him.

O battery [bretariJ
n. A battery is an object placed inside something to supply it with electricity.
My brother needs a battery for his clock.

O black [blcekJ
.· . . ,
.
adj. Black is the darkest color.

- .._, -
Our street is black at night because there are no street lights.

0 city [siti]
n. A city is a place where a lot of people live.
Tokyo is a very big city in Japan.

O clean [kli:nJ
v. To clean is to make something neat and tidy.
I clean our kitchen every Saturday.

�
'
.
-.
•;._
.
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• -::.
C:..'! 0 country [k11ntri]
n. A country is an area of land with the same government and laws.
'... ,_ """
,..
ft ' . . France is a country in Europe.
_ ... . ' - -·

O develop [divelapJ
v. To develop is to make something larger or more advanced.
This practice will help you develop your math skills.

o electric [ilektrikJ
adj. If something is electric, it uses electricity.
Some car companies make electric cars.

·-���:.�� 0 eventually [iventfuali}

u
· � adv. When something happens at a later time or in the end, it happens eventually.
He will eventually move to London to find a new job.
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o fact ffCEktJ
n. A fact is a piece of information that is true.
A fact about South America is that it is a continent.

O glass [glresJ

,���-
'
i
, _
,
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-

� - .L- �
.
-- -· n. Glass is a transparent, breakable material.
Windows are made of glass.

0 history [hfstari]
n. History is the study of the past.
History was my favorite subject in school.

0 nature [nei!far]
n. Nature is everything in the physical world that is not made by people.
On the weekends, I love to walk in nature among the trees.

0 never [nevar]
adv. Never is when something is impossible or will not happen.
They never eat meat because they are vegetarians.

o people [pi:palJ
n. People are humans.
How many people live in China?

O plastic [plrestikJ
adj. Plastic is a material made by people.
Many drinks are sold in plastic bottles.

0 problem [prablamJ
n. A problem is a situation when something goes wrong.
My problem is that I lost my dog.

0 street [stri:tJ
n. A street is a road in a city or village.
What is the name of the street you live on?

o think rerrJkJ
v. To think is to have an opinion or thought about something.
I think summer is the best season.

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B Check {./)the better response to each question.

1. How do you stay warm during the winter?

O a. I like watching a lot of TV. 0 b. I use an electric heater.

2. How often do you wash the dishes?

0 a. I sometimes play after school.
0 b. I do them every day after dinner.

3. What do you look like?

O a. I am tall with long, black hair. 0 b. I have a dog.

4. Why are you sad today?

0 a. I am wearing a purple shirt.
0 b. I have a problem with my friends.

S. How often do you travel?

0 a. I visit a new country every year.
0 b. There is a spider on the table.

m Check {./)the one that best fits the blank.

1. Chicago seems like a small city, ______

0 a. but many people live there

0 b . so I developed my film

2. Be careful when you run because ______

0 a. there is ice on the street

0 b. there is never enough food

3. The house is very dirty, ______

0 a. but I will buy a battery

0 b. so I will clean it this afternoon

4. It is important to study the past, ______

0 a. and my problem is I'm tired

0 b. so that's why I like history classes

S. After my cat dies, _____

0 a. I will eventually get a new pet

O b . I think Thailand is my favorite country
D Write the word from the word bank that best fits each sentence.

develop nature battery think advertise

fact glass aware plastic city

1. I need a(n) _____ for my camera.

2. Do you prefer to be indoors or outside in _____ ?

3. You should ______ before you make a decision.

4. He wants to _____ his language abilities, so he will study more.

s. The company will _____ its new product.

6. There were pieces of -----

all over the floor after the baseball broke
the window.

7. What is a(n) ------

about the sun?

8. It is important to be _____ of strange sounds when you are camping.

9. More than one million people live in the _____

10. I don't buy _____ water bottles because I have a reusable one made
of glass.

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 Across the world, places are increasing their efforts to recycle and help the

environment. Recycling is when trash is reused and not thrown away. In recent history,

more and more cities and countries have started recycling.These places have developed

their recycling programs to stop our Earth from being covered with trash and black, dirty

air.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States, recycling

also helps save energy. The agency encourages the recycling of glass and plastic bottles,

paper, and aluminum cans. Many European countries have strong recycling programs

as well. Austria, Germany, and Norway are well known for being leaders in recycling, and

South Korea and Wales are countries that have a lot of recycling as well.

There are many reasons why some countries recycle more than others. The fact is

that these governments support recycling, and they are aware of its importance. There is

also a lot of money spent on recycling. However, it is also necessary for people to try hard

to recycle what they can from their own homes.

Other ways to fight the waste problem also exist. Many cities place recycling bins

on their streets. There are recycling projects across some cities-and in these projects,

companies advertise the need to recycle. This helps keep the city streets clean.

Electric cars are another way to keep the environment clean. The motors of these

cars are electric. They get their power from electricity and batteries rather than from gas.

The hope is that eventually all cities in all countries will recycle and make our Earth

a cleaner place. We must protect nature and never stop thinking about how to protect

it. So think before you throw away something that can be recycled!
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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. Which of the following countries do lots of recycling?

a. Austria
b. Germany
c. South Korea
d. All of the above

2. Which organization believes that "recycling helps save energy"?

a. Doctors Without Borders

b. Environmental Protection Agency
c. United Nations
d. World Health Organization

3. What is an item that can be recycled?

a. Paper
b.Food
c. Forks
d. Pillows

4. How are electric cars different from other cars?

a. They come in many colors.

b. They are very fast.
c. They have an electric motor.
d. They have five wheels.

5. What are two similarities between countries that are well known for
their recycling efforts?

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 WORD LIST
0 alone [al6un]
adj. A person who is alone is not with another person.
The boy wanted to be alone to think.

O apartment [apa:rtmantJ
n. An apartment is a set of rooms in a building where people live.
She has a nice apartment in the city.

O article [a:rtiklJ

n. An article is a story in a newspaper or magazine.

Did you read the article in the newspaper about the soccer game?

0 artist [a:rtist]
n. An artist is a person who paints, draws, or makes sculptures.
He went to Paris to become an artist.

o attitude [retitju:dJ
n. Someone's attitude is the way they feel and think.
John has a bad attitude. He's always angry.

o beauty [bju:tiJ
n. Beauty is the state or quality of being beautiful.
I heard my mother was a great beauty when she was young.

0 compare [kamptar]

v. To compare means to say how two things are the same and different.
If you compare cats and dogs, you'll see that they're both good pets.

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? , �� -&•. · v. To judge something is to say if it is good or bad.

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The boy was going to judge how his mother's turkey tasted.

0 magazine [mffigazi:n]
n. A magazine is a regular publication with news, stories, and articles.
She likes to read fashion magazines.

0 material [matiarial]

n. A material is what is used to make something.

Brick is a good material for building houses.
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D meal [mi:IJ
n. A meal is a time when food is eaten, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Breakfast is my favorite meal because I enjoy cereal.

0 method [meead]
n. A method is the way to do something.
One method to remember things is to tie a string around your finger.

0 neighllor (neibar]
n. A neighbor is a person who lives near you.
I like my neighbor because he's very friendly.

O professional (prafeJanalJ
adj. If something is professional, it deals with work that uses special skills.
If you want to be a pilot, you must have professional training .

O profit [profit]
n. A profit is the extra money you make when you sell something.
I made a small profit from selling my old clothes.

0 quality [kwalati]
n. The quality of something is how good it is.
The quality of his car is very good.

0 space [speis]
n. A space is an empty area.
I don't have much space for things in my small house.

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n. Stairs are the things that are used to walk up or down in a building.
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You can take the stairs to the second floor.
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0 symt>ol [simbal]
n. A symbol is a thing that stands for something else.
This symbol tells us that we cannot smoke in this area.

0 ttlin [8in]
adj. If someone or something is thin, they are not fat.
The man was thin because he didn't eat much.
El Circle the word that fits the definition.

1. a erson who aints, draws, or scul ts

a. magazine b. article c. artist d. alone

2. o decide that somethin is ood or bad

a. neighbor b. judge c. meal d. compare

3. a wa of doin somethin
a. method b. profit c. professional d. attitude

4. how ood somethin is

a. apartment b. thin c. quality d. stairs

s. somethin used to make other thin s

a. great b. symbol c. material d. space

Complete the puzzle with the word that is similar in meaning to the
bolded part.

2
e d

. ------ -- --- ----- ------------ - - - - - - - ------- ------------------- .

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' '

3 '

1. The doctor gave his expert

4
and qualified advice.
4. I read a regular publication
about sports.

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2. He looked at the differences
between two books.
3. She has a good way of
thinking about things.
S. I don't like the person who
lives near me.
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Check (./)the sentence that makes the most sense according to the bold
word.

1. 0 a. When you are alone, you are with another person.

0 b. You can read articles in a newspaper.

2. 0 a. If you make a profit, you have more money than you did before.

0 b. If you have professional training, you can't do a difficult job.

3. 0 a. The Earth is a very thin planet.

0 b. If something is a symbol, it stands for something else.

4. 0 a. You can use stairs to go up inside a building.

0 b. Since she is a lawyer, people call my wife an artist.

s. 0 a. There are many apartments in one building.

0 b. Your attitude is the way you look.

6. 0 a. You cannot get information from a magazine.

0 b. If you compare two things, you say how they are different.

7. 0 a. If you judge something, you know if it is good or bad.

0 b. Neighbors are people who live far from you.

8. 0 a. A meal has food and a drink.

0 b. A method is something you cannot see.

9. 0 a. A symbol is a picture of two different things.

0 b. You must have space to add more things to a room.

10. 0 a. If something has little beauty, it is very good.

0 b. A material is used to make something else.

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 Frenhofer was the best artist in the world. Everyone loved him. The quality of his

paintings was very high. He always used the best materials. He made a big profit from

his paintings. He had delicious meals with his rich neighbors. He taught art classes. Life

was good.

Then his attitude changed. He stopped selling paintings and teaching. He tried a

new method of painting. He stayed alone in his apartment all day. He worked all day

and all night, rarely eating. Soon Frenhofer became very thin. But he kept working on the

same painting for many years. He worked as hard as he could.

Finally, he finished the painting. He was very happy and invited other artists to see it.

"I want your professional opinion," he said. He wanted them to judge it and compare it

to other paintings. Everyone was very excited as they went up the stairs to his apartment.

Frenhofer was excited to show his painting, and the artists were excited to see it. "They'll

love it;' he thought. But they did not.

They were surprised by his painting. There was no white anywhere. Frenhofer filled

the whole painting with lines and colors. There was no space fo r a normal picture. It was

full of strange shapes. It looked bad to the other artists. He used symbols, and they didn't

understand them. They thought it was terrible. "Why did you paint this strange picture?"

someone asked. They didn't understand its beauty.

But after some time, many people began to like his painting. People wrote articles

about it in magazines. They said it was his best work. They loved his strange symbols.

They loved his strange colors. Frenhofer's painting reminded everyone that just because

something was new didn't mean that it was bad. He also helped them to realize that

sometimes it takes people a little time to understand great things.

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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story about?

a. A painting that is first disliked, then liked

b. An artist who teaches art classes in his apartment
c. A man who writes articles for a magazine
d. A thin man who eats meals with friends

2. Why does Frenhofer want the artists to see his painting?

a. He wants to sell it to them for a profit.

b. He wants them to judge his materials.
c. He wants them to give their professional opinion.
d. He wants to compare his new method to theirs.

3. What is true of Frenhofer's painting?

a. It is made with low-quality materials.

b. It is full of strange colors and shapes.
c. It does not have any symbols in it.
d. It is a picture of other artists.

4. Where do the other artists see his painting?

a. It is alone in the space used for art classes.

b. They go to Frenhofer's apartment.
c. Frenhofer takes it to their apartment.
d. It is on sale at a famous store.

S. How do the artists feel as they go up the stairs?

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 WORD LIST
D accounting [akauntiril
n. People study accounting so they can deal with money and finance properly.
He works for an accounting firm.

O appeal [api:IJ
v. To appeal to someone is to be interesting or attractive.
Sleeping all day appeals to me, but I have to go to school.

O assume [asju:mJ
v. To assume something is to think that it is true, even with no proof.
I assume you are both familiar with this plan.

O borrow [barouJ
v. To borrow something is to take it and then give it back later.
Can I borrow a pencil to use today? I'll give it back to you tomorrow.

0 client [klaiant]
n. A client is a person or business that pays another to do a service.
She has many clients who enjoy coming to her salon.

0 downtown [dauntaunJ
n. The downtown area is the center of most cities.
The downtown area is filled with many tall buildings.

0 dull [dt1I]
adj. If something is dull, it is not exciting.
The movie was very dull. I fell asleep watching it.

O embarrass [imbffirasJ
v. To embarrass people is to make them feel ashamed or foolish.
He was embarrassed when he couldn't remember her name.

0 fare [frnr]
n. A fare is an amount of money paid to use a bus, train, or taxi.
Since he is a senior, my grandfather pays a low fare for the bus.

0 former [f6:rma:rJ
adj. Former describes something that used to be but is not anymore.
The hotel, a former castle, was built over 200 years ago.
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O found [faundJ
v. To found a company or organization means to start it.
The Pilgrims founded one of the first colonies in the United States.

O invest [invest]
v. To invest means to use money in a way that will bring a profit later.
I invested money in a new building that should bring me a profit.

O loan [lounJ
n. A loan is something, usually money, that one person lends to another.
I got a loan from the bank.

o practical [prcektikelJ
adj. If something is practical, it is useful.
Learning English is practical; you can use it in many places.

O quarter [kw::>:rterJ
n. A quarter is 1/4 or 25% of something.
He paid a quarter for the candy.

0 salary [sceleri]
n. A salary is how much money a person makes at his or her job.
He got a new job with a better salary.

O scholarship [skale:rJipJ
n. A scholarship is money given so someone can go to school.
I got a scholarship to help me pay for university.

O temporary [tempereriJ
adj. If something is temporary, it exists for a short time.
This car is only temporary; I'll get a new one soon.

O treasure [tre3e:rJ
n. A treasure is a collection of valuable things, especially iewels or gold.
They became very rich when they found the buried treasure.

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0 urge [e:rd3]
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• v. To urge someone is to try very hard to get them to do something.
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He urged them to believe his story.

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B Circle the right definition for the given word.

1. ™
a. a system of beliefs b. to lend something and get it back later
c. the money one makes at a job d. the center of a town

2. i(1)ij1[#)i
a. in the past b. existing for a short time
c. to establish something d. a system of beliefs

3. ccountin
a. to believe without proof b. to try to get someone to act
c. the management of finance d. money for school

4. i•11§Nit+ii
a. the way it used to be b. useful
c. to complain d. a valuable collection

s. !1!1)ik1l\�
a. to be wanted b. to take for a short time
c. a system of beliefs d. to make a person feel stupid

6. M•-1-111..tg
a. to believe without proof b. useful
c. 25 cents d. boring

7. @t1WJ.H•fiJil
a. a group of letters or numbers b. the money you make at a job
c. food with a lot of sugar d. the center of a city

a. m
a. boring b. to believe without proof
c. to take for a short time d. to give, and receive back later

9. ii@J4i!t§
a. money for school b. to encourage
c. a valuable collection d. the center of a town

1 o. LW•t.il§Jh
a. a small amount of money b. to establish
c. existing for a short time d. to give, and get back later
m Fill each blank with another form of a word from the same sentence.

1. A salaried worker gets a salary

2. You are there temporarily when you have a job.

3. When he overcame his embarrassment, he was not anymore.

4. She has a lot of investments because she a lot of money.

S. If you were formerly called Jackson, then that was your ____ name.

6. A borrower is a person who ____ s something.

7. This is my treasured nephew. He is like a ____ to me.

II Write the word from the word bank that best fits each sentence.

urge borrow practical appeal downtown

1. If something is , you can use it often.

2. You can my hat, but you have to give it back to me.

3. I like living ; it is an exciting place.

4. you to save money; you might need it later.

s. Does flying to you? I've always wanted to try it.

 Peter's job was driving a taxi downtown. He made a small salary. But he liked his

job because it wasn't dull. Every day, he saw new things that appealed to him. Peter

was practical about the future. "Maybe I can get a scholarship for college;' he thought. "I

could study accounting and get a job at a bank. I could help clients invest their money:·

Peter stopped to pick up a passenger. "Where to?" he asked.

"Go to the Fourth Street Bank. And don't talk to me. I've had a rough day;· the man

said. Peter was a peaceful person, so he was not angry. When they stopped, the man's

fare came to $10.25. He put his hands in his pockets. "I can't find my wallet!" he said. "I can't
pay the fare!"

Peter said, "I'll give you a temporary loan. You can borrow ten dollars and a quarter

from me'.'

The man was embarrassed and said, "I was mean to you, but now I want to help

you. I founded this bank. I want to give you a hundred dollars'.'That much money was like

a treasure to Peter. The man urged him to take the money, but he didn't.

"You're an honest person;' the man said. "I assumed you would take it. I want you to

work for me."

The next day, Peter started his job at the bank. He was happy to leave his former

job.
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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story about?

a. How a poor taxi driver got a new job by being kind

b. Why a dull job with a high salary appeals to people
c. How to get a scholarship to go to college
d. Why it is important not to borrow money

2. What does Peter do downtown?

a. He drives a taxi.
b. He studies accounting.
c. He grumbles about his job.
d. He drives people around for a quarter.

3. Why does the man give Peter a job?

a. He assumes that Peter is practical.

b. He didn't want to give Peter a treasure.
c. Peter showed that he was honest.
d. Peter loaned him twenty-five cents.

4. Why does Peter like his job?

a. He invested a lot of money in it.

b. It is only a temporary job.
c. He can embarrass other people by being rude.
d. It is never dull, and he meets many people.

S. What does the man urge Peter to do?

 WORD LIST
D coach [koutJ]
n. A coach is a person who teaches sports.
My coach gets very excited during games.

0 control [kantr6ul]
v. To control something is to make it do what you want.
To control the TV, just push the buttons.

0 description [diskrfpJanJ
n. A description of someone or something says what they are like.
I gave a description of the man with the gun and hat to the police.

o cUrect [direktJ
adj. If something is direct, it goes straight between two places.
The green path is a direct route to my house.

0 exam [igza:imJ
n. An exam is a test.
I did some practice questions for the math exam on the board.

0 example [igza:impal]
n. An example of something is a thing that is typical of it.
Cola is an example of a soft drink.

0 limit [limit)
n. A limit is the largest or smallest amount of something that you allow.
My mother put a limit on how much I could use the phone.

0 local [16ukalJ
adj. If something is local, it is nearby.
The local market in my neighborhood sells all the food we need.

0 magical [ma:id3ikalJ
adj. Magical describes a quality that makes someone or something special.
The fireworks made the night sky look so magical.

0 mail [meil]
n. Mail is letters and other things sent to people.
I get a lot of mail because I have friends all over the world.
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0 novel [navel)
n. A novel is a book that tells a story.
He wrote a great novel about ancient China.

O outline (autlainJ
n. An outline is the plan for a story or essay.
Before I wrote my essay, I made an outline.

0 poet [pouitl
n. A poet is a person who writes poems.
William Shakespeare was one of the greatest poets.

0 print [print)
v. To print something is to put it onto paper.
Make sure that you print your name clearly.

O scene [si:nJ
n. A scene is one part of a book or movie.
A movie is made up of many short pieces or scenes.

o sheet uui
n. A sheet is a thin flat piece of paper.
I only needed a single sheet of paper to do my homework.

0 silly [sili)
adj. People who are silly show a lack of serious thought.
I made a silly mistake of dropping mom's vase .

0 store (sto:r)

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.
.

A store is a place where you can buy things.

'
n.

. I picked up a few things at the grocery store .

0 suffer [sAfar]
v. To suffer is to feel pain.
Her headache made her suffer all day.

0 tectlnology [teknalad3iJ
n. Technology is new things made by using science.
He loves technology such as laptop computers.

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B Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined word(s).

1. He got a low score on the science test.

_ x __

2. The evening was filled with special things that made it different.

3. He loves to have the best new machines or electrical equipment.

ec ______ _

4. I only read the plan for the story.

_ u _____

5. The writer is good at giving sentences about what someone looks like.

_ e _________ s

m Check ( ..! ) the better response to each question.

1. Have you been to the local cinema?

0 a. Yes, I went there yesterday. 0 b. No, it is in the other city.

2. Will you go to the store?

0 a. No, I saw it yesterday. 0 b. Yes, I need a new hat.

3. Do you like the new coach?

0 a. Yes, he's very nice. 0 b. No, it is too expensive.

4. What was your favorite scene?

0 a. I didn't like any of them. 0 b. I bought it last week.

5. Did you buy the novel?

0 a. Yes, he was very nice. 0 b . No, someone gave it to me.

II Check ( ./ ) the one that best fits the blank.

1. I like to read,
0 a. so I buy many novels
0 b. so I am a poet

2. He doesn't always use the best judgment,

0 a. so he prints his name

0 b. so he makes some silly mistakes

3. He has many computers.

0 a. They are on sheets
0 b. He loves technology

4. I don't play on the soccer team

0 a. because I don't like the coach

0 b. because the outline is too long

5. She likes her teacher.

0 a. He uses helpful examples
0 b. He writes a lot of mail in class

6. The movie was so boring.

0 a. They shouldn't have printed it

0 b. It needed more exciting scenes

7. My dog won't bite you.

0 a. I can control it

0 b. He is taking an exam

8. I need to buy some food, so

0 a. I'm going to the store
0 b. I am over the limit

9. She doesn't like that book because

0 a. she goes to the local shop

0 b. the examples are not clear enough

10. When he travels,

0 a. he always takes a direct flight

0 b. he gives a description of airplanes

M:YM
 Sarah loved to read. She read novels and poems. She loved the beautiful

descriptions and phrases. She loved reading work by poets and writers. She didn't like

video games or technology. She was on the basketball team, but she didn't like sports.

Her parents made her play basketball. In fact, Sarah's parents made her do many things.

But she didn't want to do those things. She just wanted to sit and read all day.

One day, a small book came in the mail. It was for Sarah. The book looked very

special. It was printed on sheets of gold. Sarah began to read. The outline of the story

was simple. It was about a magical place. Strange things happened there. One example

from the book was about a boy who could control people. In one scene, he made his

friends tell funny jokes.

Sarah loved the book. She read it all the time. Then something strange happened.

The book gave Sarah a special power. She could control other people. She was like the

boy in the book. During one exam, she made her friend tell silly jokes. Her friend got in

trouble.

After school, Sarah did not make a direct trip home. On the way, she went to the

local store. She wanted to play more tricks on people. She made problems. She made

people fall down. She laughed and had fun.

Finally she left and started to walk home. Then she saw something. Her basketball

coach was about to walk in front of a bus. He was looking the other way. She had to stop

him! She used her power. She controlled him. She made him stop walking.

Sarah learned something that day. It was better to help people than make them

suffer. So, she put a limit on how she used her power. She did not want to do bad things

with it anymore. She only wanted to do good.

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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story about?

a. A girl who gets a novel about technology in the mail

b. A basketball coach who tells jokes to people
c. A man who takes a trip to the local store
d. A girl who can control other people

2. Why does Sarah love to read?

a. It gives her control over other people.

b. She likes the phrases and descriptions in books.
c. She likes to tell jokes to her teachers.
d. She wants to be a poet.

3. What does Sarah learn in the end?

a. She should make other people suffer.

b. Simple stories are the best.
c. She must limit her power.
d. She should not read during an exam.

What is true about the magical book?

a. It is printed on sheets of gold.

b. Its outline is hard to understand.
c. It gives examples of good jokes.
d. Sarah doesn't want to write in it.

Why is Sarah on the basketball team?

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 WORD LIST
O across [akro:sJ

prep. To go across something is to go to the other side of it.

He walked across the board to the other side.

O breathe [bri:oJ

v. To breathe means to let air go in and out of your body.

We need strong healthy lungs to help us breathe well.

O characteristic [kceriktarrstikJ
�t�j A characteristic is something that shows what a person or a thing is like.
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n.

One characteristic of tigers is their black stripes.

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0 consume [kansu:m]

v. To consume something means to eat or drink it.

Jack consumed a whole plate of spaghetti.

O excite [iksaitJ

v. To excite someone means to make them happy and interested.

I heard about the school dance on Friday. This excited me.

O extremely [ikstrf:mJ

adv. If something is extremely good, it is very, very good.

I was extremely worried about him.

O fear [fiarJ

n. Fear is the feeling of being afraid.

I have a great fear of skateboarding.

0 fortunate [f6:rtJanitJ

adj. If you are fortunate, you are lucky.

I was fortunate to get a seat.

0 happen [hffipanJ

v. If someone happens to do something, he or she does it by chance.

I happened to meet some new friends at school today.

0 length [lerikeJ

n. T he length of something is how long it is from one end to the other.

The length of the floor is three meters.
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O mistake [misteikJ
n. A mistake is something you do wrong.
My boss always yells at me when I make a mistake.

0 observe [abza:rv]
v. To observe something is to watch it.
Brian observed the sun rising over the mountains.

O opportunity [apartju:natiJ
n. An opportunity is a chance to do something.
I had an opportunity to take pictures in the jungle.

O prize [praizJ
n. A prize is something of value that is given to the winner.
I won a prize for getting the best grade on my science test.

0 race [reis]
n. A race is a contest to see who is the fastest.
Paul is a fast runner, so he easily won the race.

0 realize [ri:alaiz]
v. To realize is to suddenly understand.
After I left my house, I realized that I left the light on.

0 respond [rispdnd]
v. To respond is to give an answer to what someone else said.
When the teacher asked the question, we all responded.

O risk [risk]
n. A risk is a chance of something bad happening.
I took a risk and climbed the snowy mountain.

0 Wonder [wAnda:r]
v. To wonder is to ask yourself questions or have a need to know.
The young mother wondered if she'd have a boy or a girl.

0 yet uet]
adv. Vet 1s used to say something has not happened up to now.
We can't go out yet; we're still eating.

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B Circle the word that fits the definition.

1. omethin of value that is iven to the winne

a. opportunity b. prize
c. risk d. happen

2. mm
a. extreme b. across
c. fortunate d. yet

3. il·i¥ii
a. consume b. breathe
c. realize d. observe

4. he feelin of bein afraid

a. length b. fear
c. happen d. characteristic

s. o do b chance
a. respond b. realize
c. excite d. happen

6. how Ion somethin is

a. length b. characteristic
c. wonder d. mistake

7. o let air in and out of our bod

a. observe b. breathe
c. consume d. excite

8. omethin ou did wron

a. happen b. fear
c. mistake d. risk

9. u to this oin
a. extreme b. length
c. across d. yet

10. to understand
a. realize b. breathe
c. respond d. observe
l!I Complete the puzzle with the word that is similar in meaning to the
bolded part.
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1. Sarah ran around the
park to get ready for the
contest where people
3 4 run against each other.
e d
3. Michael saw the accident
that occurred today.
S. Renee knew there was a
chance of something bad
happening when she went
swimming in the ocean.

l•l•1�1HI
2. I had to walk to the other
side of the school to get
to my next class.
4. Brad chose not to give
an answer when I asked
about his weekend.

B Check ( ./ ) the sentence that makes the most sense according to the bold
word.

1. D a. Being tall is a characteristic of many trees.

D b. I was fortunate because I received some useless gifts.

2. 0 a. Because he left work early, Carl had an opportunity to go to the concert.

0 b. I could feel the length of the air outside.

3. O a. Angela felt fear when she got a good grade on her test.

0 b. Our team won. We were fortunate.

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 A dog saw a group of animals across the road. He walked over to meet them.

"What are you doing?" he asked them.

"I just sold them tickets to a race between the rabbit and the turtle," the duck

responded.

The dog was extremely excited. He felt fortunate that he happened to be there.

"I don't have anything to do today;' the dog said. "I want to buy a ticket, too:·

The dog sat down to observe the race. It would be many kilometers in length.

The rabbit and the turtle stood next to each other. They waited for the race to start. The

dog wondered why the turtle agreed to run against the rabbit. Being fast was not a

characteristic of turtles. The rabbit was going to win easily.

Suddenly, the race began. The rabbit ran extremely quickly. The turtle walked

slowly. After a minute, the rabbit looked back. He saw that the turtle was far behind him

and was breathing quickly because he was so tired. The rabbit smiled and slowed down

to a walk.

A minute later, the rabbit said, "I'm winning, so I'll take a rest." He sat and began to

consume some grass. Then, he let his eyes close. He wasn't the winner yet. But there was

no risk of him losing the race. He went to sleep.

Hours later, a loud sound woke him. All of the animals were talking loudly and

looking at the field. He felt fear for the first time. The turtle was almost at the finish

line. Now, the rabbit realized his mistake. But the race was over. He gave the turtle an

opportunity to win, and the turtle took it. The duck handed the turtle his prize. It was the

happiest day of the turtle's life.

The dog was happy for the turtle. "He isn't fast," the dog thought. "But he tried his

best and did something great:'

 �15
READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story about?

a. A race between a rabbit and a turtle

b. The risk of running in a race
c. The speed of rabbits
d. How to observe a turtle

2. What did the duck do for the other animals?

a. He told them the news.

b. He gave them a prize.
c. He responded to their questions.
d. He sold tickets to them.

3. Why did the dog think the turtle had no opportunity to win the race?

a. The turtle hadn't won a race yet.

b. The turtle couldn't walk across such a length.
c. Being fast was not a characteristic of turtles.
d. The turtle was not fortunate.

4. What did the rabbit do after he woke up?

a. He consumed some grass.

b. He realized his mistake.
c. He breathed quickly.
d. He excited the animals.

S. What did the rabbit see that made him feel fear?

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 WORD LIST
0 art [a:rt]
n. Art is something creative that expresses ideas and feelings.
My sister likes to look at the art in the museum.

O book (bukJ
n. A book is a set of printed sheets of paper that are held together inside a cover.
The man smiles as he reads his favorite book.

0 clothes [klouz]
n. Clothes are what people wear to cover their bodies.
I bought warm clothes for the cold winter.

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:
• •
0 community [kamju:nati]
n. A community is a group of people who share the same area or interests.
, '
The community got together to plant trees.
'

O December [disembarJ
n. December is the twelfth month of the year.
The last day of the year is December 3151•

O dinner [dinar]
n. Dinner is the main meal eaten in the evening.
I had a hamburger for dinner.

0 end (end]
v. To end is to stop or finish.
They are happy because the teacher wanted to end the class early.

O exchange [iks1feind3J
v. To exchange is to give one thing in return for another.
The men exchange business cards.

O family [fffimaliJ
n. A family is a group of people who are related to each other.
There are four people in my family.

O from [tram]
prep. From shows a starting place or position.
Chris studies from 10 o'clock to noon every morning.
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O green [gri:nJ
adj. Green is the color of growing grass or leaves.
I don't like green apples.

O home [houm]
n. A person's home is the place where that person lives.
The family likes to stay at home on the weekends.

0 January [d3cenjueriJ
n. January is the first month of the year.
My birthday is in January.

0 red [red]
t adj. Red is the color of blood.
·"'

..-.:..·1 Jack is wearing a red shirt .

0 seven [seven]
adj. Seven is the word for the number 7.
I have seven colored pencils on my desk.

0 start [sta:rt]
l.:JM v. To start is to begin doing something .

.. Catherine has to start work at 8 o'clock in the morning.

0 together [tageoar]
adv. Together shows an action is done with another person or thing.
Let's work together to finish the project.

0 university uu:nava:rsati]
n. A university is a school where people study for a degree.
My dream is to go to a good university.

0 wear [wrnr]
v. To wear is to have clothing on your body.
The man has to wear a suit to work.

0 year LJiarJ
n. A year is a period of 365 days or twelve months.
You become one year older every birthday.
• Write the word that best fits each sentence.

1. exchange I wear

Please ------
a white shirt to work tomorrow.

Let's email addresses.

2. community I university

My brother is a math professor at a ______

My daughter teaches babies how to swim at our ______ center.

3. January I December

The beginning of the year is in

We celebrate the end of the year in

4. book I art

The author wrote a(n) for his son.

The artist created a piece of for the gallery.

5. dinner I home

It's snowing, so let's eat at

We'll have chicken for tonight.

6. clothes I family

My flew on a plane to Hawaii on our vacation.

I have to wash my dirty today.

7. year I together

Take your pet to a veterinarian at least once a ______

Let's go to the dance ______

m Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

1. The flower is the color of blood.

_ e _

2. I went to five countries in a period of twelve months.

__ a_

3. I begin the day by taking a shower and eating breakfast.

4. The man is wearing a sweater that is the color of growing grass.

S. I drove here starting in the city.

II Write the phrase that best fits each sentence.

a. in a week
b. in order to win the game
c. I go to sleep
d. mother, father, and three sisters
e. for school

l. My family includes my _ _ __ ___

2. At the end of the day, _______

3. Diane needs new clothes -------

4. We have to work together _____ __

S. There are seven days _______

It.ii
 Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday celebrated in the United States and other countries

by people of African descent. It is celebrated from December 26 to January 1 each

year. The celebration is dedicated to honoring African culture and working together as

a community.

Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Mualana Kareng. Kareng was an African studies

professor at California State University. According to him, Kwanzaa comes from the

Swahili language and means "first fruit'.' Kareng wanted to create a holiday for African­

Americans as a way for them to reconnect with their heritage.

The colors of Kwanzaa are black, red, and green. These colors are seen in decorations

such as African pieces of art, baskets, and cloth. Millions of African-Americans wear African

clothes during Kwanzaa and decorate their homes with fruit and vegetables.

Each day, a family will celebrate one of seven different principles of their African

heritage, such as unity, faith, and community. Then, they light a candle. The candles are

put on a candleholder called a "Kinara."The middle candle is black, the three candles on

one side of the Kinara are red, and the other three candles are green.

On the sixth day of Kwanzaa, families remember their ancestors and get together

for a big dinner called a "Kara mu:' Traditional African-American dishes, which include

chicken, fish, rice, beans, peas, sweet potatoes, and other vegetables are served.

Like Christmas, there are gifts which are exchanged on the seventh day. Books are

always included because they symbolize the importance of learning about history and

tradition.

Kwanzaa is a way of celebrating the end of the year by honoring African culture

and traditions and to start the new year with family members as well as the community.
 �16
READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this reading about?

a. A celebration called Kwanzaa

b. The African community
c. The history of African-Americans
d. Where Kwanzaa was started

2. What does Kwanzaa mean?

a. African heritage
b. Community
c. First fruit
d. Candleholder

3. What do families do on the sixth day of Kwanzaa?

a. They read a book about history.

b. They light three green candles.
c. They give gifts to each other.
d. They have a big meal together.

4. Which of the following is true?

a. The colors of Kwanzaa are red, green, and yellow.

b. A candle is lit each day for seven days.
c. Mualana Kareng created Kwanzaa in 1996.
d. African-Americans decorate their homes with books.

5. Why are books given as gifts for Kwanzaa?

lt.ICI
 WORD LIST
O appreciate [aprf:�eitJ
v. To appreciate something is to understand its good qualities.
I can appreciate the lovely scenery.

�� . .
0 available [aveilabal]
, ,..-.-.
-. -
- adj. If something is available, it means you can get it.
;.a1j1 �;� There were many seats available in the room.

o beat [bi:tJ
v. To beat someone means to do better than they do.
I managed to beat everyone in the race.

0 IJrigftt [brait]
adj. If something is bright, it gives off a lot of light.
The bright light from the explosion hurt my eyes.

, 0 celebrate [selabreit]
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"' ..
iii.
' ... . !' •• ..
.� • •. .
· ' v. To celebrate is to do something to show that an event is special.
•
1'..- ,�
. ..J.
� " •

. �
... :.. . . .
We all celebrated when we heard the great news.

O decide [disaidJ
v. T o decide is to make a definite choice.
He tried to decide which one to eat first.

0 ctisappear [disapfar]
v. To disappear means to go away or not be seen.
The top of the building is disappearing in the clouds.

0 else [els]
e
adv. If you talk about something else, you talk about something different.
I wanted a bike for my birthday, but I got something else.

0 fair [frnrJ
adj. Fair means reasonable or right.
He sold me his car for a fair price.

0 flow [flouJ
v. To flow is to move easily and continuously in one direction.
The water flowed over the rocks and into the lake.
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0 forward [f:'.>:rwa:rd]
adv. If you move forward, you move in the direction in front of you.
When he saw his mother, the baby crawled forward to her.

0 liill [hill
n. A hill is a raised area of land. It is higher than the land around it.
The sun was rising above the green hills.

0 level (levalJ
n. A level is a point on a scale that measures something.
Please check the level of the temperature.

0 lone [loun]
adj. A lone person or thing is the only one in a given place.
A lone man walked along the street.

o puCldle [pAdlJ
n. A puddle is a pool of liquid on the ground.
When the ice melted, it formed a puddle.

O response [rispansJ
n. A response is the answer to a question.
He asked if I was sad. My response was "No."

0 season [si:zan]
n. A season is a time of the year: spring, summer, fall, or winter.
Fall is a warm season, while winter is very cold.

0 solution [salu:fan]
n. A solution is a way to solve a problem.
There are many problems. We need solutions!

0 waste [weist]
v. To waste means to use something carelessly and unnecessarily.
Turn off the water so you don't waste it.

0 whether [hweoa:rJ
conj. You use whether when you must choose between two things.
I could not decide whether to go left or right.

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a Circle the right definition for the given word.

1. mr.111mmm
a. to answer b. to win c. to decide d. able to get

2. mm
a. a point on a scale b. with much light
c. different d. alone

3. WQ•1@J€\G
a. to go away b. to have fun
c. to use little of d. to know why an event is important

4. MM•11l
a. a pool of liquid b. a part of the year
c. a high area of land d. to move easily and continuously

s. r:ti'JmJ[eul
a. straight ahead b. to show choice between two things
c. reasonable or in a right way d. a way to solve a problem

D Match to complete the words. Then write the part of speech.

1. dis • •
te -+

2. fa • •
cide -+

3. was • •
ir -+

4. de • •
ther -+

s. whe • •
appear
D Write the word from the word bank that best fits each sentence.

hill appreciate puddles response solution

1. That _____ is too high to climb.

2. We must find a _____ to the difficult problem.

3. I asked you a question. What is your _____ ?

4. The rain formed ----- on the road.

S. Do you _____ the thought that went into the gifts you got?

E Check ( ./ ) the one that best fits the blank.

1. Every New Year's Eve, we

0 a. celebrate with friends

0 b. enjoy the change of the season

2. I put on my sunglasses because

0 a. the sun was so bright

0 b. a lone man stood on the road

3. Do you want chicken, ?

0 a. whether it happens or not

0 b. or do you want something else

4. If we try hard, we can

0 a. beat the other team

0 b. waste our time

s. Let's turn around and go back,

0 a. not forward

0 b. to the last season

llefA
The Race for Water
There was a town next to a river. The people there had a lot of water. But they

wasted it. That made the Sky angry. It said,"lf you waste water, I will take it away from you'.'

But the people didn't listen.

When the season changed from spring to summer, the clouds disappeared. The

bright sun was hot and made the river dry. There was no water available. People asked,

"When will the rain fall?"

The Sky 's response was, "You don't appreciate water. You waste it, and now I will

never make rain again'.'

A boy decided that this wasn't fair. He thought of a solution. He asked the Sky to

race him. He said, "If I get to the top of that hill before your rain can form puddles, you

must fill our river'.'

The Sky laughed. "Little boy, I am the Sky. I am above everything else. You cannot

beat me." But the boy knew he would win.

When the race began, the boy ran forward. The Sky started raining on the hill. But

puddles did not form there. When it rained on the hill, the water went down.

The Sky kept raining. The water flowed down into the river. When the boy reached

the top of the hill, the river was full. The people began to celebrate. It was the highest

level the river had ever been at before.

The Sky was angry. "A boy can't beat me! I won't fill your river;' it said. Now the boy

laughed. "It doesn't matter whether you want to fill it or not;' he said. "You already did'.'

The Sky looked at the full river.

"You tricked me;' it said. It asked the people, "Do you appreciate water now?"

"Yes," they said. "We won't waste if'

That is how a lone boy saved his town and won the race for water.
 �17
READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story about?

a. A boy who swims in a river

b. People who celebrate at a party
c. A boy with the solution to a problem
d. People who learn to appreciate a hill

2. The river became dry when ______

a. the water went somewhere else

b. the bright sun became very hot
c. the people found available water nearby
d. the season changed from spring to summer

3. How did the boy save the town?

a. He made the clouds disappear.

b. He beat the rain to the top of the hill.
c. He moved forward faster than the sun.
d. He promised not to waste any more water.

4. What was the last thing the Sky did in the story?

a. It raced a lone boy to the top of the hill.

b. It saw the river at its highest level.
c. It asked the people for a response about water.
d. It decided the people wasted too much water.

5. What did the boy say when he reached the top of the hill?

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 WORD LIST
0 always [6:1weiz]
adv. Always means that something happens all the time.
They always brush their teeth in the morning.

0 ask [resk]
v. To ask is to say or write something to get an answer.
Please ask questions if you do not understand.

0 banana [benrene]
n. A banana is a long yellow fruit with soft white flesh inside.
Did you eat a banana for breakfast?

0 bread [bred]
n. Bread is a food made from flour and water.
You need two pieces of bread to make a sandwich.

O cake [keikJ
n. Cake is a sweet dessert made from flour, water, sugar, and eggs.
What a beautiful birthday cake!

O carrot [kreretJ
n. A carrot is an orange vegetable.
I put a carrot in my salad.

O chicken [tfikenJ
n. Chicken is a bird that is often used for food.
Chicken is his favorite kind of meat.

D chocolate [tfakeletJ
n. Chocolate is a sweet food made from cacao beans.
I made a chocolate cake for my mom's party.

0 contain [kentein]
v. To contain is to hold or have something.
I have to find something to contain these apples.

O delicious [diliJesJ
adj. If a food is delicious, it is tasty.
I loved the delicious fried chicken I ate for dinner!
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0 diet [daiatJ
n. A diet is the food regularly eaten by a person.
His diet mostly consists of fruits and vegetables.

o eat [i : tJ
v. To eat is to chew and swallow food.
- � You should eat breakfast every day.

O food [fu:dJ
n. Food is things people and animals eat.
Pasta is a famous food in Italy.

O fruit [fru:tJ
n. Fruit is a type of healthy food that grows on trees and plants.
Apples, pears, and oranges are types of fruit.

O great [greitJ
1"11� I adj. When something is great, it is very good.
___ 1_1 1 ' 11 It was a great, exciting game!

O health [he1e1
n. Health is the state of a person's body.
People who want good health should not smoke.

0 recipe [resapi)
n. A recipe is a set of instructions for cooking a certain type of food.
Do you use a recipe when you make that sauce?

. I'. -=-- . ._ ,.,. 0 restaurant [restaront]

wr n. A restaurant is a business where people sit and eat food .
.-- "
Let's eat at the Indian restaurant.
____ ..;� � - ----�: ·:a'9.:

O special [speJalJ
adj. If something is special, it is unique and different.
The cupcake was special because it had blue frosting.

0 water [w6:tar)
n. Water is a clear liquid that people need to survive.
Drink eight cups of water every day.

111
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; . -.. �. ,,� .
B Circle the word that best fits the given definition.

1. a clear liquid
a.water b. orange juice c.coffee d. milkshake

2. a ellow fruit

a.banana b. coconut c. lime d.grape

3. he condition of the bod

a.diet b. recipe c. mask d. health

4. a sweet food
a.fish b. potato c. chocolate d. water

5. DM&OOl<·•·Jt·[§]•t•I•I•iiA·l#I§llJ
a. museum b. restaurant c.clothing store d. swimming pool

D Circle the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

1. Wl!t#Jilit.]
a. exciting b.soft c.delicious d.simple

2. mm
a. sticky b.great c.hot d. soft

3. lif#W§]j
a. always b. sometimes c. rarely d. maybe

4. t•JZ•lli&IH
a. sour b.bumpy c. healthy d. special

5. �l1�Hi
a.walk b. ask c. wipe d. create
D Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined word(s).

1. They grow orange vegetables in their garden.

__ r _
_ t _

2. My mom bought a lot of things you eat at the grocery store.

3. Do you like white or wheat food made from flour and water?

__ e __

4. A healthy group of foods that are regularly eaten has a balance of the
five food groups.

S. Do you have a set of cooking instructions for spaghetti sauce?

ci

6. Oranges have a lot of vitamins.

o ___
_
n

7. I like food that grows on trees better than vegetables.

__ u __

8. Did you know that a bird lays eggs?

___ ck

9. I want to put food in my mouth because I'm so hungry!

10. That bakery makes the best ice cream dessert!

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 It is important to eat healthy food. There are five main healthy food groups. They

are grains, fruits, vegetables, protein, and dairy. A food pyramid can show you how much

of each group you should eat.

Many different kinds of food are necessary for a balanced diet. You need to eat grains

such as rice, wheat, and several types of bread. Fruits and vegetables are also important.

Fruits such as bananas are good for you. Others, such as oranges and kiwis, contain a lot

of vitamin C. Vegetables are an important part of a daily diet. They are extremely healthy

and can be eaten in many ways. Salads with raw vegetables such as spinach and carrots

are common, but you can also cook vegetables in many different ways. Soups are another

easy way to get vegetables into your diet. Protein is an important food group, too. Meats

such as beef and chicken are well-known forms of protein. Tofu, beans, eggs, and nuts

also contain high amounts of protein. You should also eat dairy products such as cheese,

yogurt, and milk as well. A healthy diet includes drinking lots of water instead of sugary

drinks such as soda and juice.

While sweets may not be considered healthy foods, they are fine if you don't eat

too many. Chocolate and cake are well-loved sweets commonly found at restaurants

and grocery stores. They are often served at special events such as birthday parties and

weddings.

At restaurants, you can ask the waiters to tell you which ingredients are included

in different dishes. At home, you can always find healthy and delicious recipes in

cookbooks or on the internet.

Eating healthy food is great for your health!

 �18
Answer the questions.

1. What are the five main healthy food groups mentioned in this story?

a. Candy, fruit, grains, protein, vegetables

b. Cake, fruit, grains, protein, vegetables
c. Chicken, dairy, fruit, grains, vegetables
d. Dairy, fruit, grains, protein, vegetables

2. Which fruit contains a lot of vitamin C?

a. Apples
b. Bananas
c. Cherries
d. Oranges

3. How might people cook and eat vegetables?

a. They can eat a salad.

b. They can make soup.
c. They can cook them.
d. All of the above

4. According to the passage, what can y ou ask waiters at restaurants?

a. What the primary food groups are

b. How many glasses of water you can have
c. To say what is in different dishes
d. To look on the internet for healthy recipes

S. What are five healthy foods you can eat that are mentioned in the
passage?

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 WORD LIST
0 alive [alaiv]

adj. Someone or something that is alive is not dead.

My grandparents are still alive even though they are over 90.

0 t>one [boun]

n. A bone is a hard part of the body.

I brought home a nice bone for my dog.

O bother [baoa:rJ

v. To bother is to make the effort to do something.

No one bothered to wash the dishes today.

o captain [kffiptinJ

n. A captain is the person who controls a ship or airplane.

The captain sailed his ship to Australia.

O conclusion [kanklu:3anJ

n. The conclusion of something is the final part of it.

At the conclusion of the race, the spectators cheered for the winner.

0 doubt [dautJ

n. Doubt is a feeling of not being sure.

I have doubt that the story is true.

0 explore [ikspl:'>: r]
v. To explore is to look for new places.
He wants to explore the world and see new things.

o glad [glffidJ
adj. If you are glad, you are happy.
I am glad you came to my party.

O tiowever [hauevarJ
adv. However means despite or not being influenced by something.
She is a great cook. However, she never had professional lessons.

O injustice [ind3AstisJ

n. Injustice is a lack of fairness or justice.

Putting an innocent person in jail is an act of injustice.

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0 international [lntarnci3Janal]
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: adj. If something is international, it involves more than one country.
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. • The United Nations is a powerful international organization.

0 lawyer [b:ja:rJ
n. A lawyer works with the law and represents people in court.
The lawyer left the courthouse after the judge made her decision.

' ... 0 mention [menfan]

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v. To mention something is to talk about it.
The doctors mentioned the problems that the patient was having .
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0 old [ould]
adj. Someone who is old has lived for many years.
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.. . . \ My mother is seventy years old now.
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0 policy [palasiJ
n. A policy is a rule.
He told us that his policy was to put customers first.

0 social [s6ufal]
adj. If something is social, it is about many people in a community.
People should come together and fix the world's social problems.

o speech (spi:tn
n. A speech is something said to a group of people.
She gave a speech to the class.

0 staff [stref]
n. A staff is a group of people working together in a company.
My dad has a staff of four people to help him at the office.

0 toward [taw6:rdJ
prep. If you go toward something, you go closer to it.
Santa walked toward my house with a bag of gifts.

0 wood [wud]
n. Wood is the thing that trees are made of.
I put the pieces of wood in a pile.

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I Circle the right definition for the given word.

1. !ii[§]llite)e!
a. to say

b. to look at

c. to not believed

d. to be happy

2. !#i•t;m1
a. about many countries

b. not dead

c. about many people

d. about a different country

3.W
a. to be treated unfairly

b. a person who works with the law

c. leader

d. a part of the body

a. the last part

b. part of a tree

c. a rule

d. but

5. iiiiU1f:Jj
a. to look for new places

b. to make the effort to do something

c. to talk about something

d. to not believe
l!J Complete the puzzle with the word that is similar in meaning to the
bolded part.
. ------------------------ - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ----------
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2
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; 1. He is not dead; I saw him

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yesterday.
2. Did anyone make the effort
to do their homework?

4 4. The group of workers helped

him with his work.

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3. The chair is made of the
material trees are made of.
4. He gave a talk to a group of
people at the meeting.

D Write the word from the word bank that best fits each sentence.

mentioned however policy staff speech

bothered conclusion injustice bones doubt

My teacher's name is Mrs. Smith. Yesterday, she gave a(n) 1. _____ to

our class. She said there was a new 2. -----

about the school diet . No

one is allowed to eat cookies anymore! The school's 3. decided

that their students didn't eat healthily. They wanted students to improve their

eating habits. Everyone will have to drink a cup of milk at lunch. She said

milk gives our bodies stronger 4. . She also S. ____ _

that sugar is bad for us. She said she had no 6. that we would

all feel better. We all thought that it was an 7. . But at the

8. of class, she told us one more thing, "It was a joke!"

9. _____ ,no one thought that it was very funny. And no students

10. to laugh.

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 Simon Yates was a lawyer. He helped many people. However, he was not a nice

man. His policy was to help only rich people. He didn't bother about social injustice. He

made a lot of money, but many people didn't like him. Even people on his staff didn't like

him. In fact, they were glad when he got into trouble.

Simon had a very bad day. He did many things wrong and lost his job. Soon, he

didn't have any money. His wife, Mrs. Yates, began to have doubts about him. Simon

wanted to start a new life. He planned to leave the country.

He mentioned his plan to the captain of a ship. The captain was exploring the

world. The captain felt bad for Simon and said, "I will take you to foreign countries."They

left the next day.

Near the conclusion of their international trip, the weather turned bad. A wave

pushed Simon off the boat. But he was alive. He swam toward an island. After a long

time he got there.

At first he was upset. He was lost and alone. "I'll never go home again;' he thought.

He had a lot of problems, but he didn't die. He built a house in a tree. He lived on a diet of

fish. He made tools from wood and bones. He made a cup to drink rainwater.

Slowly, he learned to be happy on the island. He swam every day. He had trouble

sometimes, but he always found a way to fix the problem. Life was simple. He liked it.

Finally, people on a ship saw Simon on the island. They wanted to take him home.

But Simon was happy. He gave them a long speech about life. He said he wanted to stay.

He liked his new, simple life more than his old life.

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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story about?

a. How the captain of a ship explored foreign places

b. How a lawyer stayed alive alone on an island
c. Why a man and a woman went on an international trip
d. Why it is a good policy to worry about social problems

2. Why does Simon not stay on the boat?

a. The staff do not like him.

b. He wants to swim toward an island.
c. A wave pushes him off the ship.
d. He does not like the diet of only fish.

3. How does Simon stay alive on the island?

a. He makes tools from bones and wood.

b. He makes clothes from a tree.
c. He eats food from the trees.
d. He uses a cup to drink seawater.

4. What did Simon mention in his speech?

a. He wanted to see Mrs. Yates.

b. He was unhappy to be alone.
c. He was glad to be on the island.
d. He had doubts about staying on the island.

5. What happens near the conclusion of Simon's trip?

 WORD LIST
O achieve [atJi:vJ
v. To achieve something is to successfully do it after trying hard.
I was happy that I could achieve my goal.

0 advise (advaiz]
v. To advise someone is to tell them what to do.
My mother often advises people about their money.

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D already [::rlreciiJ
adv. If something happens already, it happens before a certain time.
\
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�,.. -- It is already time for the movie to start. Let's go in.

O basic [beisikJ
adj. If something is basic, it is very simple or easy.
I learned some basic English skills in school today.

0 bit [bit]
n. A bit is a small amount of something.
I ate a bit of chocolate before I went to bed.

0 consider [kansidar]
v. To consider something means to think about it.
Pete didn't like his job. He considered getting a new one.

0 destroy [distr:'.>iJ
t�......
��---.J · v. To destroy means to damage something so badly that it cannot be used.
·- ·-'-� The glass was destroyed.

0 entertain [entartein]
v. To entertain someone is to do something that they enjoy.
The clown entertained the kids at the party.

0 extra [ekstra]
"'
•

�'f;
' - -� adj. If something is extra, it is more than what is needed.
_. <

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.. . The squirrel had extra nuts for the winter.
,......_._ ·��\-�

0 goal [goul]
n. A goal is something you work toward.
Her goal was to become a doctor.

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0 lie [laiJ
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4 I / . ..
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Whenever Pinocchio lied to his father, his nose grew.

O meat [mi:tJ
n. Meat is food made of animals.
This piece of meat I'm eating tastes very good.

0 opinion [apinjan]
n. An opinion is a thought about a person or a thing.
Meg told me her opinion of my story. She said it was not funny.

0 real [ri:al)
adj. If something is real, it actually exists.
Some people don't believe in aliens from space, but I think they're real.

O reflect [riflektJ
v. To reflect is when a surface sends back light, heat, sound or an image.
Her face was reflected in the smooth glass.

O regard [riga:rdJ
v. To regard people is to think of them in a certain way.
The boy regarded the girl as a good friend.

0 serve [sa:rv]
v. To serve someone is to give them food or drinks.
He served us our drinks quickly.

0 vegetable [veci3atablJ
n. A vegetable is a plant used as food.
Carrots are my favorite vegetable.

0 war [wo:r]
n. A war is a big fight between two groups of people.
Many young men died in the war.

0 worth [wa:r8]
adj. If something is worth an amount of money, it costs that amount.
Our house is worth a lot of money.

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B Circle the right definition for the given word.

1. rmlelt#W§
a. to think about something b. to get something

c. to tell someone what to do d. to break into pieces

2. !mU§M!
a. to tell someone what to do b. to think about something

c. to damage something very badly d. to send back an image

a. a thought b. a plant c. an animal d. a fight

4. raJl@t•L'J
a. not made up b. before a certain time

c. more than is needed d. very simple

s. rm!1I
a. a thought about someone or something

b. a fight between groups of people

c. something you work toward

d. a small amount of something

I] Write the word from the word bank that best fits each sentence.

meat war serve regard destroy

1. Chicken, pork, and beef are all kinds of _____

2. Don't drop the glass bowl. You will it.

3. Restaurants often tea and coffee with breakfast.

4. Many teachers their students as smart kids.

5. It is sad when two countries start a with each other.

D Check ( ./ ) the sentence that makes the most sense according to the bold
word.

1. 0 a. A basic tool has many parts.

0 b. If a toy is worth $1, it costs $1.

2. 0 a. Anyone can pet a real dog.

0 b. If a man has extra socks, he does not have enough.

3. 0 a. It is not smart to lie to your parents.

0 b. People consider potatoes to be a fruit.

4. 0 a. If a bike is worth $50, it costs much less.

0 b. When you eat vegetables, you are eating plants.

S. 0 a. When a teacher advises her students, she does not help them.

0 b. Some people entertain others by telling funny stories.

6. 0 a. If a boy considers studying, he is thinking about doing it.

0 b. Many people like inventing new types of vegetables.

7. 0 a. A basic answer is a simple one.

0 b. A bit of food is a lot of it.

8. 0 a. If a girl brings extra paper, she has more than she needs.

0 b. People entertain others to make them sad.

9. 0 a. People believe others who lie often.

0 b. When you advise your friend , you tell him what to do.

l 0. 0 a. A real story never happened.

0 b. A bit of paper is a small piece.

 Many years ago, a Spanish officer named Coronado heard the story of seven great

cities. "The walls of these cities are made of gold," his friends told him. "The people eat

meat from golden plates and dress in nice clothes;' they said. They called these cities the

Seven Cities of Gold. Were the cities real? Coronado never considered asking his friends.

Coronado thought to himself, "The things in these cities must be worth a lot of

money:' So he went to find the Seven Cities of Gold. He took along three hundred men,

many horses, and extra food. They headed west. Coronado wanted to achieve his goal

very badly.

Coronado and his men rode f or many days. Then they saw some cities. "We found

the Seven Cities of Gold!" his men said, but Coronado wasn't happy. He had a different

opinion. "These can't be the Seven Cities of Gold;' he said. "Look, they're made of dirt!"

Coronado was right. The cities weren't bright and golden. They were dirty and

brown. The people didn't eat meat from golden plates. They ate vegetables from regular

bowls. They wore the most basic clothes. Coronado regarded the cities as ugly places.

"What happened to the cities of gold?" he thought. "Did someone destroy them? Was

there a war? Did someone already come and take the gold?"

That night, the people of the cities entertained Coronado and his men and served

them food. They advised Coronado to go home. "There is no gold here;' they told him.

Coronado was angry. Did his friends lie to him?

He left the next morning. He looked back at the cities one more time. The sun

reflected light on the dirt houses. Coronado thought he saw a bit of gold. Were his friends

right after all? "No;' he told himself. "It's just the sun:' Then he turned away and went home.
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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story about?

a. A man who achieves his goal

b. An officer who looks for cities of gold
c. Men who destroy cities
d. People who entertain and serve

2. What did Coronado NOT consider asking his friends?

a. How much money the cities were worth

b. If the people of the cities ate meat
c. If the Seven Cities of Gold were real
d. How much extra food to take west

3. Why was Coronado unhappy when he saw the cities?

a. They were not made of gold.

b. They were at war with each other.
c. Someone had destroyed them.
d. He had already been to the cities.

4. What did the people of the cities advise Coronado to do?

a. Eat basic vegetables

b. Go home
c. Regard the cities as dirty places
d. Talk about his opinion of the cities

S. What did Coronodo do when he thought he saw a bit of gold on the

houses?

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 WORD LIST
0 appear [apiar]
v. To appear is to seem.
She appeared to be sad. She was crying.

O base [beisJ
n. T he base is the bottom of something.
The base of the table has three legs.

0 t>rain [breinJ
n. T he brain is the organ in your head that lets you think.
You must use your brain to solve the problem.

0 career [karfar]
n. A career is a job that you do for a large part of your life.
He was in the hospitality business for most of his career.

0 clerk [kla:rk]
n. A clerk is a type of worker. Clerks in a store help customers.
The clerk added up her bill for the groceries.

O effort [etartJ
n. Effort is hard work or an attempt to do something.
He always puts a lot of effort into his studies.

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0 enter [en tar]
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v. To enter a place is to go into it.
Two guards greeted me as I entered the front door.
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O excellent [eksalantJ
adj. When something is excellent, it is very good.
I got an excellent score on my school test.

O hero [hf :rouJ

n. A hero is a brave person who does things to help others.
To children, the man in the blue and red costume was a real hero

O tlurry [ha:riJ
v. To hurry is to do something quickly.
I hurried home on my bike.

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O inform [inb:rmJ
v. To inform someone is to tell them about something.
I called and informed her about my idea.

O later (leita:rJ
adv. Later means after the present, expected, or usual time.
She missed the train, so she'll arrive a little later than expected.

o leave [li:vJ
v. To leave means to go away from someone or something.
He packed his bag and was ready to leave for home .

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.. O locate [loukeitJ
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. -· \i.:2
v. To locate something is to find it.
......
--i; 4 I could not locate my keys in the house.
.,;

0 nurse [na:rs]
n. A nurse is a person who helps sick people in the hospital.
A nurse helped me get better.

0 operation [opereifen]
n. An operation is when a doctor replaces or removes something in the body.
The operation on my arm was a success.

0 pain [pein]
n. Pain is the feeling that you have when you are hurt.
His head was full of pain.

O refuse [rifju:zJ
v. To refuse something is to say "no" to it.
The dog refused to play with the cat.

0 though [aou]
conj. Though is used when one idea makes another seem surprising.
Though he was overweight, he liked to be active.

0 various [v£eries]
adj. If something is various, there are many types of it.
She owned shoes of various styles.
B Write the word from the word bank that best fits each sentence.

locate hero pain hurried clerk

I went to the video store last night. I wanted to 1. _____ a DVD.

I didn't know the name of the movie, so I told the 2. _____ what it was

about. I told her there was a 3. _____ who could fly and nothing caused

him 4. _____ . She went to the shelf and brought it to me. Then

I S. _____ home to watch it.

D Check ( ./ ) the one that best fits the blank.

1. When I went to the hospital, _____

0 a. the nurse gave me medicine

0 b. all the doctors and nurses will leave

2. He arrived on time, but Sarah won't be here _____

0 a. until much later

0 b. leaves in the morning

3. I really like that writer. He wrote an _____

0 a. unusual piece of music

0 b. excellent book

4. After I dropped the book on my foot, _____

0 a. I was in pain

0 b. I hurried home

S. He did not want to go to the party. He _____

0 a. appeared ready to go

0 b. refused to get into the car

D Check (./)the sentence that makes the most sense according to the bold
word.

1. 0 a. Because the base of the lamp was broken, it could not stand up.

0 b. I decided to leave early so that I could be late.

2. 0 a. The roof was at the base of the house.

0 b. I had an operation to fix my broken nose.

3. 0 a. The various movies were all the same.

0 b. I like dogs; I don't like most animals, though.

4. 0 a. I will leave early in the morning to catch my plane.

0 b. Her grade was excellent because she failed the test.

s. 0 a. Though I was rich, I bought a lot of cars.

0 b. I made an effort to get the job done.

6. 0 a. He never used his brain when he faced problems!

0 b. The job appeared very quickly.

7. 0 a. I entered the house through the door.

0 b. A nurse does not need training.

8. 0 a. She appeared very happy on her birthday.

0 b. You do not need to use your brain to think.

9. 0 a. I informed him of the new rules.

0 b. I entered the room into the garden.

10. 0 a. The rock informed me that I was too heavy.

0 b. There were various things to do at the event.

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 I first met 8-year-old Katy on a rainy afternoon. I was a nurse at a hospital. The clerk

at the desk told me about Katy. She was there because she felt a lot of pain. The doctors

located a problem at the base of her brain. I knew she was special even before she got

better. I'll always remember Katy as a hero.

When I entered Katy's room, she was not in her bed. She was in a chair next to

Tommy, a little boy. Though Katy did not feel well, she was playing with Tommy and

his toys. It took a lot of effort for her just to sit in the chair. But she played with Tommy

because it made him happy.

Katy was always smiling and never appeared to be in pain. She refused to just

lie in bed. One day, I found her painting a picture. Later, she gave it to one of the older

patients. Another day, she went outside to get fiowers for another sick little girl. Katy

made everyone smile.

The doctors hurried to fix the problem in Katy's brain.The operation was successful!

The doctors informed the hospital staff of the good news. Katy was fine. She soon felt

excellent. She got better and was able to leave the hospital a month later.

I have had a long career as a nurse. I have met many patients. However, I have never

met another girl like Katy. Even after she got well, she still came to the hospital. She played

various games with the young patients. She read many books to the older patients. Katy's

kind heart helped her get better so quickly. She is a hero to me and everyone else at the

hospital.
READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story about?

a. A clerk with a brain problem

b. A little girl who is a hero
c. A little girl who wants a career as a nurse
d. Tommy and his various toys

2. Why does everyone like Katy?

a. She does good things even though she is in pain.

b. She enters the hospital and saves a patient's life.
c. She has a problem at the base of her brain.
d. She hurries to help the clerk at his desk.

3. Which of the following is true at the end of the story?

a. Katy refuses to go back to the hospital.

b. Katy makes an effort to become a nurse.
c. Katy feels excellent but goes back to the hospital to see other
patients.
d. Katy informs other patients about how to get better.

4. How did the nurse know Katy did not feel well?

a. Katy appeared to be sad.

b. Katy had to make an effort just to sit in a chair.
c. The nurse located a problem in Katy's brain.
d. The nurse asked Katy how she felt.

5. What does Katy do to help people?

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 WORD LIST
0 actual [rektfualJ
. t adj. Actual means real or true.
This is the actual sword that the king owned, not a fake one.

0 amaze (ameiz]
v. To amaze people is to surprise them very much.
The news in the paper amazed Jack.

mn
O charge [tfa:rd3J

lliil
n. A charge is the price to pay for something .
The charge for the shirts was $15.

O comfort [kilmtartJ
v. To comfort someone means to make them feel better.
I wanted to comfort my friend after I heard the bad news.

0 contact [kantaekt]
v. To contact people is to speak or write to them.
I contacted Sue about my party.

0 customer [kilstamar]
n. A customer is a person who buys something at a store.
The customer put a few items in a bag.

0 deliver [dilivarJ
v. To deliver something is to take it from one place to another.
The man delivered Chinese food to my house.

0 earn [a:rnJ
v. To earn means to get money for the work you do.
He earns his living as a chef in a great restaurant.

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0 gate [geitJ
-- : n. A gate is a type of door. Gates are usually made of metal or wood.
•
•

I We want to put up a wooden gate around our house .

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D include [inklu:dJ
v. To include something means to have it as part of a group.
Does this meal include a soft drink?
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0 manage [marnid3J
v. To manage something means to control or be in charge of it.
I had to manage the meeting myself.

0 mystery [mistari]
n. A mystery is something that is difficult to understand or explain.
The path on the map was a complete mystery to me.

0 occur [aka:rJ
v. To occur means to happen.
When did the thunderstorm occur?

0 opposite [apazit]
n. If A is the opposite of B, A is completely different from B.
The opposite of black is white.

O plate [pleitJ
n. A plate is a flat round thing that you put food on.
I put my plate down so I could put some food on it.

O receive [risi:vJ
v. To receive something is to get it.
I received a present on my birthday.

0 reward (riw6:rd]
n. A reward is something given in exchange for good behavior or work.
He was given a reward for his excellent performance .

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.� llll 0 set (set]
I.:-
� -
v. To set something is to put it somewhere.
,- . Please set the dice down on the table.

O steal [sti:IJ

I ti , v. To steal is to take something that is not yours.

The men tried to steal money from the bank.

o thief rei:fl
n. A thief is someone who quietly takes things that do not belong to them.
A thief broke into our home and took my mother's jewelry.

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Q Circle the word that fits the definition.

1. o take somethin that does not belon to ou

a. steal b. include c. amaze d. plate

2. mmlflml
a. manage b. set c. deliver d. occur

3. o make someone feel bette

a. reward b. earn c. comfort d. contact

4. Lf!l!tw
a. receive b. gate c. charge d. actual

5. erson who bu s somethin

a. opposite b. mystery c. customer d. thief

m Check {./)the sentence that makes the most sense according to the
bold word.

1. 0 a. If I receive a present, I give someone something.

0 b. If you steal money, you can get in trouble.

2. 0 a. When you contact many people, you stay away from them.

0 b. If a woman is sad, someone should comfort her.

3. 0 a. He was given a reward for his poor work performance.

0 b. You eat dinner off a plate.

4. 0 a. Everything that is for sale has a charge.

0 b. A cu sto mer sells things to people.

5. 0 a. If you earn something, you give it to someone.

0 b. Postal carriers deliver mail from the post office to houses.
D Check ( ./ ) the better response to each question.

1. Who should manage the classroom?

0 a. The teacher should be in charge.

O b. The students should go to the classroom.

2. When did the theft occur?

0 a. It happened this afternoon.
0 b. It stopped early.

3. What is the actual number of people there?

0 a. There are 31,872 people there.
0 b. There are a lot of people there.

4. Did that movie amaze you?

0 a. Yes, I had seen it many times before.
0 b. Yes, the ending surprised me very much.

S. Where should I set this book?

0 a. Put it on the bookshelf.
0 b. It came from the library.

6. Does the wall have a gate?

0 a. Yes, and it is often locked.
0 b. Yes, the wall is very high.

7. Does the book include a CD?

0 a. No, it is inside the book.
0 b. No, we must buy the extra CD.

8. Has he received my present?

0 a. He got it yesterday.

0 b. He sent it to you yesterday.

9. What happened to the plate?

0 a. It broke when I dropped it.

0 b. It helped me with my homework.

10. Did you hear the news about the thief?

0 a. He stole some expensive diamonds from the jewelry store.
0 b. There was a person buying something.

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 Jenny delivered food for a restaurant. She read the newspaper and said, "Uh-oh'.'

There was a story about a thief. He stole food, and no one had seen him. Even the police

couldn't catch him. Jenny was a little scared. She worked close to that area.

The newspaper included a message from the police: "If anything strange occurs,

call us. If you help us catch the thief, you'll earn a reward'.'

Jenny talked to Jim. He managed the restaurant. "Do you know about the thief?"

"Yes," he said. "But he steals more than one person can eat. And why haven't the

police stopped him yet? It's a mystery. If you see him, contact the police. Don't run after

him."

Jenny drove to a customer's house. She left her car and opened the gate to the

house. But then she heard a noise by her car. She said, "Thief!" She wasn't scared. She

wanted the reward! She did the opposite of what Jim told her to do.

"Hey;' she said. "Get back here!" She set the food on the ground and ran to her car.

But the thief had already left with the food. Jenny followed a noise around the

corner. She was amazed. She saw a dog and some puppies. They were eating her food!

They looked thin and scared. "The actual thief is just a dog. She's feeding her puppies;' she

said. "That's why she steals so much food'.'

Jenny felt bad. She tried to comfort the dogs with another plate of food. Then she

took them back to the store. Everyone there took a puppy home. Jenny called the police.

She told them there was no real thief.

Jenny didn't do it to receive the reward anymore. She said, "It was just a dog. But

there's no charge for catching this 'thief;" she said. "My new dog is a better reward'.'
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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is this story about?

a. A dog that steals a plate

b. A man who tells a mystery
c. A man who writes for a newspaper
d. A girl who delivers food

2. Why did Jenny decide to run after the thief?

a. She wanted to earn the reward.

b. She knew that there was no actual thief.
c. She always did the opposite of what Jim said.
d. She wanted to charge a customer for that food.

3. What was true of Jim?

a. He tried to comfort Jenny with food.

b. He told Jenny that she should contact the police.
c. He wrote a story that included a message from the police.
d. He received a reward because he managed the store.

4. How did Jenny act when she heard the noise?

a. She was scared.

b. She followed it around the corner.
c. She ran through the gate to get away from it.
d. She set the food on a table and ran to her car.

S. What did the police say to do if something strange occurred?

llC€1
 WORD LIST
0 aC:lvance [edv<Bns]
v. To advance is to go forward.
He advanced across the bridge slowly.

o athlete r<Be1i:tJ

[I] n. An athlete 1s a person who plays sports.

Some athletes can play many sports very well.

O average [<Bverid3J
adj. If something is average, it is at a normal level.
I'm not rich or poor; I'm average.

O behavior (biheivjerJ
n. Your behavior is the way you act.
Their behavior was good this semester. They didn't cause trouble.

O behind [bihaindJ
prep. Behind means to be at the back of something.
The little girl was hiding behind a tree.

o course [k::nsJ
n. A course is a class in school.
I took a P.E. course in school this year.

0 lower [louarJ
v. To lower something is to make it go down.
The chart shows how his production has lowered over the year.

O match (mcetn
v. To match is to be the same or similar.
The two shoes matched. They looked the same.

0 member [member]
n. A member is a person who is part of a group.
Julie is the newest member of our team.

O mental [mentlJ
adj. If something is mental, it has to do with your mind.
I made a mental picture of the room.

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0 passenger [presand3arJ
n. A passenger is a person who rides in a car, train, or airplane.
One passenger was standing near the subway train.

O personality [pa:rsanrelatiJ
n. Your personality is what you are like and how you behave.
John has a bad personality.

O poem (p6uamJ
n. A poem is a short kind of writing.
William Shakespeare wrote many poems.

0 pole [poulJ
n. A pole is a long thin stick made of wood or metal that supports things.
The flag was hanging from the flag pole.

0 remove [rimu:v]
v. To remove something 1s to take it away.
I removed the nail from the board.

o safety [seiftiJ
n. Safety means the condition of being safe and free from danger.
For his own safety, he was placed in a car seat.

O shoot [fu:tJ
v. To shoot is to fire something like a bullet at someone or something.
The hunter raised his gun to shoot at the target.

0 sound [saund]
v. To sound means to make a noise.
The alarm clock sounded and woke us all up.

0 swim [swim]
v. To swim is to move through water.
I love to swim in the ocean.

0 web [web]
n. A web 1s a home made by a spider.
Mom cleaned the spider webs out of the garage.

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/.;:·.�:ii
IJ Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined word(s).

1. I need to find the other sock that is the same as this one.

_ a ___ es

2. Please take away your feet from the table.

em ___

3. This is a(n) very normal morning . Nothing bad has happened.

ve

4. T he bell rang, so we changed classes.

so ed

S. William wanted to go forward, but a wall stopped him.

dv ___ _

6. Clara is a person in a group of the running club.

7. Jesse is a very good sports player.

8. What is your favorite class?

____ s_

9. He was a person taking a ride on the ship.

_ a _______

10. What kind of character does Ted have?

t
llJ Check (./)the sentence that makes the most sense according to the
bold word.

1. 0 a. I was behind the winner, so I won the race!

0 b. Webs are made by spiders.

2. 0 a. Reading increases your mental activity.

0 b. We removed the city last week.

3. 0 a. My shoes were behind the couch.

0 b. This mental exercise makes my arms tired.

4. 0 a. Have you ever found a bird's web?

0 b. I lowered the box onto the ground.

s. 0 a. We moved up to a lower level.

0 b. Be sure to remove the trash from the house.

D Circle the word that fits the definition.

1. o move throu h wate

a. lower b. average c. advance d. swim

2. somethin nice to read

a. poem b. web c. member d. behind

3. he condition free from an dan e

a. shoot b. safety c. athlete d. personality

4. a metal or wooden stick used to su ort thin s

a. pole b. remove c. passenger d. sound

s. he wa ou act

a. mental b. match c. course d. behavior

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 Stacie wanted to stay at a nice hotel for vacation. But her parents sent her to a

terrible camp instead. For breakfast, Stacie liked fresh juice and chocolate milk, but she

got water at the camp. In the afternoon, she wanted to write poems, but she had to

swim. The camp was near an airport with loud planes. Spider webs hung over her bed.

To her, the kids' average behavior was very bad. No girl matched her personality. She

hated it.

One day, they had a class. Mental exercise sounded good to Stacie. But it was a

course on water safety. They learned how to be safe passengers on a boat. Stacie didn't

ever plan to go on a boat.

The next day, they played a game. There was a red team and a blue team. Stacie was

on the blue team. Each team had to try to remove the other team's flag from a pole. They

also had to use water guns. "I'm not much of an athlete;' she said. But she still had to play.

Stacie took a water gun and looked for somewhere to hide. A boy said, "Stacie, you

advance to the middle. I will go right. Those two will go left:'

Stacie still didn't want to play. She walked into the forest and saw a red team player

coming. Stacie hid behind a tree and then jumped out and shot the other player. "This is

fun!" Stacie thought.

Several minutes after moving further, Stacie saw the red flag. A red team member

was watching over it. She shot him with her water gun. Then she lowered the flag and

ran back to her team. "I got it!" she said. The blue team won! Stacie was the hero.

For the rest of the week, Stacie had fun. She even made new friends.
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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. How did Stacie win the game?

a. She advanced to the right.

b. She lowered the red team's flag.
c. She hit the red team with her water gun.
d. She swam all afternoon.

2. Because of her personality, what would Stacie likely NOT want to

do?

a. Read a poem
b. Play a mental game
c. Become an athlete
d. Stay at a nice hotel

3. Instead of camp, where did Stacie want to be?

a. At a fancy hotel
b. At the airport
c. On a boat as a passenger
d. With an average student

4. What did Stacie start to like about the camp?

a. The other kids' behavior

b. Having chocolate milk
c. Spider webs over her bed
d. Beating the red team

S. What was Stacie's course about?

 WORD LIST
O t>lock [blakJ
n. A block is a solid piece of wood, stone, or ice.
I saw a block of ice on the floor.

-1 0 t>ury [beriJ
���� 1...
-·-·
-·

v. When you bury something, you put it under the ground or under a lot of other
. ......
...
.. � - things.
. ··--:.:
�
My father was buried in his hometown when he died.

0 cheer [tJiar]
v. To cheer is to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement.
The crowd all cheered when the home team won.

O complex [kampleksJ
adj. If something is complex, it has many small parts. It is hard to understand.
A jigsaw puzzle can be complex because it has so many pieces.

o critic [krltikJ
n. A critic is someone who gives opinions about movies, books, plays, etc.
The wine critic tasted the wine so he could give his opinion.

O direction [direkfanJ
n. A direction is the way to go.
Go in this direction for 10 minutes, and you will get to the river.

0 event [iventJ
n. An event is something that happens, especially something important.
Finishing high school was a major event in his life.

0 exercise (eksarsaiz]
v. To exercise is to run or play sports so that you can be healthy.
You should exercise every day.

O friendship [frendJipJ
n. Friendship is the relationship between people who are friends.
Michael and Lisa have a very strong friendship with each other.

D guide [gaidJ
n. A guide is someone who shows you where to go.
We followed a guide at the park.
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o lack [leek]
n. If there is a lack of something, there is not enough of it.
His only problem is a lack of money.

O perform [parfo:rmJ
v. To perform is to do something in front of people who watch.
He will perform a song for the class.

O pressure [prefarJ
n. Pressure is what you apply to make someone do something.
They put pressure on him to change his mind.

O probably [prababliJ
adv. If something will probably happen, it is likely to happen.
You will probably get a good grade if you study for the test.

o public [pAblikJ
adj. If something is public, it is meant for everyone to use.
I went to the public park to play with my friends.

0 smart [sma:rt]
adj. Smart means intelligent.
Mary is a smart student.

0 strike [straik]
v. To strike people or things is to hit them.
She struck the other girl in the face.

/ . 0 support [sapo:rt]
\ .e� v. To support something is to like it and help it be successful.
' Everyone at work supports the new plan.

O term [ta:rmJ
n. A term is a word for something.
I often use the term "oops" when I make a mistake.

O unite Uu:naitJ
v. To unite is to get together to do something.
If we unite, we can finish our project faster.

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a Circle the right definition for the given word.

1. i•li•'mli1"'
a. slowly b. always

c. never d. likely

2. mu
a. to not have enough b. to try to make people act
c. to have many parts d. to do activities to be healthy

3. tmm
a. available for everyone b. to help something work
c. a thing that happens d. a word for something

4. l!li1m
a. a person who dislikes b. relationship between people who are friends
c. to work together d. to do something to entertain

s. �
a. a small pin b. a group of people
c. an assigned job d. a table to eat at

D Match to complete the words. Then write the part of speech.

1. per • •
cise

2. str • •
tion

3. di rec • •
ike ....

4. ex er • •
ure ....

s. press • •
form ....
II Check ( ./ ) the one that best fits the blank.

1. They've known each other for years ____

0 a. and have a good friendship

0 b. so they were buried under the snow

2. I don't know where we are. ----

0 a. We need a guide 0 b. Let's perform right now

3. The concert tonight ____

0 a. will strike the wall 0 b. will be a fun event

4. I gave him money because ____

0 a. I support his company 0 b. he didn't do any work

S. At the end of her speech, ____

0 a. don't forget to cheer loudly 0 b. fit into your clothes

6. You probably don't have to pay to get in when ____

0 a. you go to a movie 0 b. you go to a public park

7. You must think hard because ----

0 a. I am under pressure 0 b. the problem is complex

8. Glad is ----
0 a. another term for happy 0 b. the way people unite

9. The artist made his art ----

0 a. from a block of wood

0 b. the people cheered for victory

10. He thought the book was boring. ____

0 a. He was a critic of it 0 b. He really enjoyed it

llGI
 Tim was the strongest man in the town. When he played sports, he always won. He

performed and exercised in the public park. He did this to show everyone how strong

he was. Most people liked him, but one man didn't. His name was Jack.

Jack hated Tim. Jack was a movie critic and the smartest man in town. He could

solve complex math problems. But no one cared. Jack wanted to be famous like Tim.

One day, there was an unusual event. A big storm came suddenly. The town was

buried in snow. No one could get out. They needed food. The people said, "This is a task

for a strong man:' Tim was under pressure to save them. But Jack wanted to be a hero, so

they both went. Tim said, "You can't help because of your lack of strength'.'

But Jack knew the local area very well and could find paths that were usable despite

the snow. They led in the direction of another town. That town had food. They walked

until there was a block of ice in their way. Jack said, "We can't get past it. But if you strike

it, it might break:' Tim knew he probably had enough strength, so he struck it, with a

hammer. It broke.

When there were more blocks of ice, Tim broke them. That made him tired. He

couldn't walk anymore. Jack said, "Let's unite and support each other. I'll get the food

alone. You rest here."

Jack came back with food. Tim couldn't remember which path led home. He

needed Jack to be his guide. The men became friends by working together.

In town, people saw Jack with the food and cheered. They called Jack a hero. But

Jack didn't care. He was thinking of something else. He said to Tim, "I thought I was smart,

but I learned a new term today: friendship:'

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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is the main idea of this story?

a. The best way to strike blocks

b. How a strong man learned a new term
c. How two men unite and support each other
d. How to solve complex problems

2. How did Tim show people he was strong?

a. He struck the critic in front of them.

b. He performed and exercised in public places.
c. He knew how to get to the other town.
d. He lifted a block of ice for them.

3. Why did Jack become a hero?

a. He was buried under the snow.

b. He brought food to the town.
c. He put pressure on Tim to save the town.
d. He won every sport he played.

4. What did Tim think when they came to the blocks of ice?

a. He thought he could probably break the ice.

b. He thought the storm was an unusual event.
c. He thought he was a good guide for Jack.
d. He thought it was a very difficult task.

S. What happened when Jack was called a hero?

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 WORD LIST
0 associate (asoufieitJ
v. To associate means to connect something with a person or thing.
Most people associate birthday parties with having fun.

0 environment [invaierenment)
n. The environment is the place where people work or live.
Keeping our environment clean is important to our health.

O factory [frektariJ
n. A factory is a building where things are made or put together.
We have only one factory in our town.

O feature [fi:tferJ
n. A feature is an important part of something.
The cell phone has many features.

. ... ..- · '.�� instance [instansJ

0
�
.t;.'
�-
·
.

�. ·· >· �
r> '

\
n. An instance is an example of something.
I have never experienced an instance of hate. Have you?
.. > .)

0 involve [invalvJ
v. To involve means to include as an active participant.
The whole family was involved in playing the game.

0 medicine (medasin)
n. Medicine is something you take to feel better or treat an illness.
The doctor gave me medicine for my cold.

0 mix [miks)
n. A mix is different things put together.
The green mix we made in science class spilled onto the table.

0 organize [:'.>:rganaizJ
v. To organize is to plan or get ready for an event.
Make a list to help you organize the things you need.

0 period (pi:eriedJ
n. A period is an amount of time when something happens.
In one period in Europe, there were many knights.
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o populate [papjaleitJ
v. If people populate an area, they live there.
Billions of people populate the Earth.

�-t. �. �
.
1-
O produce [pradju:sJ
A v. To produce something is to make or grow it.
This tree produces apples every year.

0 range [reind3]
n. A range is a number or a set of similar things.
I saw a range of cars to choose from.

O recognize [rekagnaizJ
v. To recognize something is to know it because you have seen it before.
I recognized an old friend from many years ago.

0 regular [regjuler]
adj. If something is regular, it happens often and in equal amounts of time.
Our regular lunch time is around noon.

0 sign [sain]
n. A sign is an indication giving information, directions, a warning, etc.
The sign indicated that today would be a bad day.

0 tip [tip)
n. A tip is a pointed end of something.
The tip of his pen was very sharp.

0 tradition [tradifenJ
n. A tradition is something people have been doing for a long time.
Marriage is a tradition all over the world.

o trash [trffin
n. Trash is waste material or unwanted or worthless things.
Please take out the trash; it smells bad.

. , :' .7,)o� ?�.':.:::� 0 wide [waid]

·:·: * :-: ·:-: * :-:
i{'...·:a r.:·.-,-�q adj. If something is wide, it is large from side to side.
• •• • •.If�.
... .... ..... + t ·t The door was as wide as my arms.

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·'1:- ;.]J�
� --· - - ��-
El Circle the word that fits the definition.

1. o remember someone or somethin

a. mix b. range c. populate d. recognize

2. he shar end of a stic

a. instance b. regular c. tip d. environment

3. lar e from side to side

a. wide b. period c. produce d. factory

4. o include as an im ortant pa

a. sign b. medicine c. involve d. organize

s. o make or create

a. feature b. produce c. associate d. tradition

m Write the word from the word bank that best fits each sentence.

produce sign populate period range

1. Large companies can _____ many products.

2. I offered her a ------

of choices from one to ten.

3. How many people _____ this area?

4. Give me a _____ if you need help.

S. This -----
will last for one hour.
D Check ( .I ) the sentence that makes the most sense according to the bold
word.

1. 0 a. When you mix things, you take them somewhere.

0 b. They make toys in a toy factory.

2. O a. A feature of this computer is its small size.

O b. Every part of the world is heavily populated.

3. O a. We put the trash outside so it could be taken away.

0 b. We ate chicken once, so now it is a tradi ti on.

4. 0 a. You can dance on the ti p of a stick.

0 b. Doing a book report involves reading.

S. O a. The garbage truck came and produced some sunshine.

0 b. I associate dogs with good pets.

6. 0 a. You recognize someone whom you have already met.

0 b. Children range in age from 20 to 40 years old.

7. 0 a. I hid the si gn so that we could all see it.

0 b. I have a regular schedule. It doesn't change.

8. 0 a. It is easy to choose when there is a wide range of products.

0 b. Don't forget to organize a meeting for next week.

9. 0 a. The clothing store had a sale on medic ine.

0 b. Our environment has many plants and animals.

10. 0 a. An instance of kindness is sharing food.

0 b. A second is a long per iod of time.

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 Joe made the world a better place. He got the idea to do that at school. He watched

a video there. It was about a factory. This factory produced a lot of trash and put it in a

river. The trash and water were a bad mix. People populated the area by the river and

drank its water. This made them sick. Many of them needed medicine and made regular

visits to doctors.

But the video wasn't all bad news. It showed ways to pick up trash and why it's

important to do this. It said people can make a difference to their environment. The

video's important features made Joe associate trash with hurting people.

One day, Joe walked through a park. He recognized some of the problems from

the video. One instance of these problems was the trash in the pond. It was full of plastic

cups. There was too much trash. Joe didn't want it to hurt anyone.

He told his grandfather about the park. His grandfather said, "You know, it's a

tradition in our family to help people. That's why we give food to poor people. Maybe

you can help people by cleaning the park."

Cleaning the park would involve hard work. Joe decided to organize a group to

help him. He chose a wide area of the park. It had the most trash. He asked his family

and friends to come. On Saturday, he gave everyone a sharp stick. They wondered why.

He said, "You use the stick's tip to pick up trash. This makes it easier:' They worked for six

weeks. Different people helped each time, but Joe was always there.

In that period of time, Joe saw a range of results. There was no trash in the water.

People could swim in it. Joe knew that was a good sign. He was happy because he helped

his environment.
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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is the main idea of this story?

a. A grandfather teaching traditions

b. How to recognize signs of sickness
c. An instance of videos helping students study
d. A boy helping the environment

2. When did the boy decide to clean the park?

a. After he saw a video about a factory harming a river with its trash
b. After he went there on regular visits
c. After he saw a range of people cleaning it
d. After he produced a lot of trash

3. Why did the people in the video get sick?

a. A factory put trash in a river.

b. They produced too much trash.
c. They populated too many parks.
d. They had no medicine for a long period.

4. Why was it easy to pick up the trash?

a. It did not involve hard work.

b. Joe did not organize the group.
c. They used the tips of sharp sticks.
d. The people had a good mix of tools to use.

S. What did the features of the video make Joe do?

...
i.
 WORD LIST
0 advice [advais]
n. Advice is an opinion about what to do.
I don't know how to study for my exams. Can you give me some advice?

O along [ab: ril

prep. Along means down the length of a road, river, etc.
Walk along this tunnel for ten minutes, and you'll see a door on the left.

0 attention [atenfan]
n. Attention is the notice, thought, or consideration of someone.
His work got the attention of two of his co-workers.

O attract [atrrektJ
v. To attract means to make a person or thing come closer or be interested.
The magnet attracted the metal.

0 climb [klaim]
v. To climb means to use your hands and feet to go up something.
The girls climbed to the top of the mountain.

O drop [drapJ
v. To drop is to fall or allow something to fall.
A small amount of water dropped from the bottle.

O final (tainlJ
adj. If something is final, it is the last part.
In the final part of the film, the man and the woman got married.

O further (ta:roar]
adj. Further means at or from a greater distance or time.
The escalator is further than I thought.

f.,, O imply [implaiJ

To imply something is to suggest it without saying it.
,
v.
_::.· ' �
. � The man implied that he wanted the job, but he didn't say so .

0 maintain [meintein]
v. To maintain means to make something stay the same.
The balls maintain constant movement.

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0 neither [ni:oar)
conj. You use neither to connect two negative possibilities.
Neither the path on the left nor the path on the right will lead us home.

0 Ottierwise [Aoarwaiz]
adv. Otherwise means in another way if you don't do this.
It's good to stay active; otherwise, you'll gain weight.

O ptlysical [fizikalJ
adj. If something is physical, it is related to your body and not your mind.
Biking is good for your physical health.

O prove [pru:vJ
v. To prove something is to show that it is true.
My teacher proved the answer on the board.

o react (ri:rektJ
v. To react is to respond by acting in a certain way.
James reacted badly to the news.

0 ride [raid)
v. To ride something is to travel on it. You can ride an animal, a bike, etc.
I will ride a roller coaster for the first time today.

O situated [s itfueitidJ
adj. If something is situated somewhere, it is in that place.
The whiteboard is situated between the two men.

0 society [sasaiati)
n. Society is a group of people who interact and share a culture.
Society expects people to be good and honest.

O stanaard [strendardJ
n. A standard is what people consider normal or good.
This older model TV is below our store's standards.

0 suggest (sagd3est]
v. To suggest something means to give an idea or plan about 1t.
He suggested that we go to see his boss.

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El Circle the word that fits the definition.

a. maintain b. react c. standard d. prove

2. not this one or that one

a. neither b. further c. along d. situated

3. eo le and how the ac

a. otherwise b. society c. advice d. climb

4. describin the bod

a. final b. drop c. physical d. attention

s. o make someone interested

a. imply b. suggest c. attract d. ride

m Complete the puzzle with the word that is similar in meaning to the
bolded part.

1. In this group of people, wearing

hats is common.

3 4. How did Clare act when you told

her about the party?
4

2. I can jump higher than you. Watch

me, and I will show you that I can
do it.
3. I've nearly finished the book. I'm on
the last page.

5. I invited Jane and Lisa to my house,

but not Jane or Lisa could come.
II Write the word that best fits each sentence.

1. suggest I advice
Can I give you some ?
I that you do your homework before you go out.

2. situated I attention
I got everyone's with my new dress.
Where is your office in the building?

3. dropped I standard
The of his work is very high.
I accidentally my phone in the snow.

4. attracted I reacted
He my attention by waving to me.
She badly to the news.

s. further I along
How much is the beach? I'm tired!
We walked the path for two hours.

ID Check ( ./ ) the one that best fits the blank.

1. She was angry when ____

0 a. he implied that she was not smart

0 b. he proved that she was right

2. If you want to win the race, you need to ____

0 a. be in good physical condition O b. gain more weight

3. His advice was that I should play sports, so I ____

0 a. thought about playing football 0 b. watched more television

4. The sound of the car's horn ----

0 a. got everyone's attention 0 b. proved something

S. Are we nearly at Jack's house? _ ___

0 a. It's much further down the road 0 b. He wants my advice

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 Old Archie needed some money. He decided to sell his donkey. So he and his son

Tom went to town. It was situated many miles away.

Soon, they met a woman. "Where are you going?" she asked. "To town;· said Archie.

"Any smart person would ride the donkey," she said.

"What are you implying?" Archie asked. "I'm very smart!" Archie wanted to look

smart. So he climbed onto the donkey. Then they continued in the direction of the town.

Further along the road, they met a farmer.

"Hello," said Archie. "We want to sell this donkey. Do you want to buy it?"

"I don't need a donkey;' said the farmer. "But if you want my advice, don't ride it. The

donkey needs to be in good physical condition:'

"Good idea;· said Archie. "Tom, I want you to ride it. You're lighter:·

"Neither you nor your son should ride it. It looks very tired. You should carry the

donkey;' suggested the farmer.

"You're right;' said Archie. "Come on, Tom! We'll carry it for the final few miles!" The

donkey was very heavy, and they couldn't maintain a good speed. They didn't arrive

until late in the evening. At last, they walked into the town. But there, they attracted the

attention of some teenage boys. They laughed at Tom and Archie. They started to throw

stones at them. The donkey reacted by kicking. Tom and Archie dropped the donkey.

It fell on the ground and then ran away. Archie lost his donkey. He went home with no

money.

What does this story teach us? We cannot please everyone in our society. Don't

take everyone's advice, but set your own standards. Prove to everyone that you can

make decisions by yourself. Otherwise, you may end up with nothing at all.
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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is the main idea of this story?

a. You should always take the advice of older people.

b. Teenage boys are the nicest people in society.
c. You should set your own standards.
d. You should neither ride nor carry a donkey.

2. Why did Archie get on the donkey?

a. T he woman implied that he wasn't smart.

b. T he town was situated further away than he had thought.
c. He did not want to climb the final hill.
d. His walking speed was too slow.

3. Why did the farmer suggest carrying the donkey?

a. To attract people's attention

b. To keep the donkey in good physical condition
c. To maintain their speed
d. To prove that Archie was strong

4. Why did the donkey start kicking?

a. It didn't want to be carried along the road.

b. It didn't want to go in the direction of the river.
c. It reacted badly to a group of teenage boys' teasing.
d. It became very angry at Archie and Tom.

S. What did the teenage boys do when they saw Archie, Tom, and the
donkey?

MIU
 WORD LIST
0 actually [ffiktJuali)
adv. Actually means in fact or really.
My dad looks a little mean, but actually he's very kind.

0 bite [bait]
n. Bite is the act of using your teeth to cut and tear into something.
The boy took a big bite of his hamburger.

0 coast [koust]
n. The coast is the land by an ocean.
I stayed on the southern coast of Australia.

o deal fdi:11
n. A deal is an agreement that you have with another person .
I made a deal with the other company to give us some money.

0 desert [dezart]
n. T he desert is an area of land without many plants or water.
Not many plants grow in the desert.

o effective [ifektivJ
adj. If something is effective, it works well.
Swimming is an effective way to stay healthy.

0 examine [igzffimin]
v. To examine something is to look at it carefully.
The doctor examined my eyes today.

O false [fJ:lsJ
adj. If something is false, it is not correct.
If you think the answer is false, press the red button.

0 figure out [figjaraut]

v. When you figure something out, you come to understand it and find an answer.
I couldn't figure out what he wanted me to do.

0 gift [gift]
n. A gift is something you give someone.
Dave received many gifts for Christmas.
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0 hunger [hArJ9arJ
n. Hunger is the feeling that you get when you need to eat.
After playing all day long, he was filled with hunger.

0 imagine [imred3inJ
v. imagine something is to think of it in your mind.
To
Sally imagined herself winning lots of money.

O journey [d3a:rniJ

n. A journey is a long trip.

I went on a journey across the country with my parents.

D puzzle [pAzlJ
n. A puzzle is something that is hard to understand.
The question was a puzzle to him.

ilil92�1 0 quite [kwaitJ

:_,.;. �;:,,· adv. Quite means that something is a certain way completely or very much .

.-��� I think typing on a keyboard is quite easy.

0 rather [rreoa:r]
adv. Rather is used when you want to do one thing but not the other.
I would rather have the red one than the blue one.

O specific [spisifikJ
adj. If something is specific, it is precise or exact.
Please choose a specific place on the map .

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0 spider [spaidar]
;_/ ·��
, '.�
..
/',
n. A spider is a small creature with eight legs.
I·
' Some adults have a fear of little creatures such as spiders.

0 tour [tua·rJ

n. A tour 1s a short tnp in which you see many sights.

I took a tour of Asia and Europe.

0 trip [trip]
n. A trip 1s a iourney to a certain place.
Ken took a trip to the city yesterday.
D Circle the right definition for the given word.

1. m
a. somewhere you go b. something you give

c. someone at a doctor d. something you think about

2. mmmi
a. an eight-legged insect b. a secret agent

c. an athlete d. a cooking appliance

3. iil!l!li#lelii!
a. to see many things b. to find an answer
c. a need to eat d. to work well

4. em
a. to feel awake b. instead
c. to look at d. very much

s. l•llti.if$
a. sand b. to be gone a long time
c. in fact d. a difficult question

6. mm1l
a. a lot of information b. an agreement with another person
c. a game d. to want to do one thing but not another

7. lii!lit!:tm
a. a strong need for food b. a long trip to a place
c. when you feel awake d. something worth a lot of money

8.
a. a place without water b. something you give someone
c. in fact d. something that is not correct

9.
a. to think in your head b. to go somewhere
c. to choose something d. working very well

1 O. liI•hM;
a. to look at something b. to see many things
c. the ground moving d. the edge of the ocean
[J Check ( ./ ) the better response to each question.

1. Which would you have, juice or water?

O a. I would like water, please. 0 b. Yes, thank you.

2. Where did you go on your trip?

O a. We went to Rome. 0 b. We like to stay home.

3. Do you enjoy solving puzzles?

0 a. They don't taste very good. 0 b. Yes, I think they are fun.

4. Try to imagine what your future husband or wife will look like.

0 a. That's quite difficult. O b. OK, I will go there tomorrow.

5. Have you studied Spanish? I'm a little worried about taking the class.

0 a. Actually, it's not as hard as you think.

0 b. Actually, I would rather sleep now.

D Write the word that best fits each sentence.

1. imagine I gift

I have a _____ for you. Can you ____ what it is?

2. coast I desert

I like to watch the ocean at the ----. It is hot in the ----

3. bite I hunger

Having dinner will make my go away.

Be careful around those dogs; they might you.

4. tour I journey

I would like to take a of the capital city sometime.

I went on a around the world last year.

5. examine I quite

I think this dress is pretty.

____ your paper to check for mistakes.

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 There was once a very big spider. However, if a bug got into his web, he didn't eat it

right away. He would carefully examine it. He asked the bug a question first. It was always

quite a difficult puzzle. If the bug's answer was correct, he let it go. If not, he ate it.

One day, a small bird on a journey flew into the spider's web. The spider couldn't

imagine eating a bird. It was so big! But his hunger was too great. He said to the bird, "If

you cannot give me a specific answer, I will eat you:'

The bird laughed. "I could eat you!" But the bird was actually scared. She had used

all her energy trying to get out of the web. And a spider's bite can be very effective in

killing animals.

"Please don't eat me," the bird said. "I would rather make a deal with you:'

" OK; the spider said. "If your answer is right, I will let you go. If not, you must give me
'

a gift. It must be something of great value."

The bird said, "You can pick anything you want to eat. I will find it for you."The spider

agreed.

"Where can you take a trip to the coast, the desert, and the mountains at the same

time?" the spider asked.

The bird said, "Can you help me figure that one out?" But the spider did not say

anything. "I can see those places when I fly. Is the 'sky' the rig ht answer?'"'Falsel" said the

spider. "The answer is Hawaii! Now you must find some bugs for me."

The spider climbed on the bird's back. They flew and ate bugs together. They took

a tour of the forest. Then the bird took the spider home. From that day on, they were

friends. And they never tried to eat each other again.

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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. Which is NOT part of the spider's puzzle?

a. The coast
b. Being friends
c. A mountain
d. The desert

2. Why does the bird make a deal instead of flying away?

a. Her wings are quite effective in the web.

b. She is too tired from trying to get out of the web.
c. She cannot fly because of her hunger.
d. She would rather take the spider on a trip.

3. What will be the bird's gift to the spider?

a. A tour of the coast

b. A specific kind of web
c. Anything the spider wants to eat
d. A trip to anywhere

4. What is the spider's response to the bird's answer?

a. Your answer is false!

b. Can you imagine!
c. No deal!
d. That has no value!

S. What is the first thing the spider does when a bug gets into his
web?

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 WORD LIST
0 band [brendJ

n. A band 1s a group of people who play music.

My brother is in a rock band.

0 llarely [btarliJ
adv. Barely means by the smallest amount, almost not.
I barely had enough money to pay for my bus ticket.

O boring [b:J:ririJ

adj. If something is boring, it is not fun.

I think the Internet is boring.

O cancel [krensalJ

v. To cancel means to decide that an event or a request will not happen.

She canceled the rest of her plans because of the rain.

O driveway [draivweiJ

n. A driveway is a short private road that leads to a person's home.

The long driveway led us to their new house.

O garbage [ga:rbid3J

n. Garbage is waste material like unwanted or spoiled food, bottles, paper, etc.
The boy cleaned up the garbage around his house.

O instrument [instramant]
n. An instrument 1s something designed to do a certain task like play music.
My favorite musical instrument is the piano.

O list [list)
n. A list is a record of information printed with an item on each line.
My mom makes a list of groceries to buy.

O magic [mred3ikJ

n. Magic is the power to do impossible things.

The magician used magic to pull a rabbit out of his hat.

O message [mesid3J
n. A message is a set of words that you send to someone.
I left a message for y ou in the envelope.

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0 notice [n6utis]
v. To notice something is to see it for the first time.
Did you notice the view?

0 own [oun]
v. To own something means to have it. T hat thing belongs to you.
My grandfather owns that house.

O predict [pridiktJ
v_ To predict something is to say that it will happen.
She predicted that I would get married next year.

O professor [prafesar]
n. A professor is a person who teaches in college.
Mike's science professor knows a lot about physics.

O rush [rAJJ
v. To rush is to go somewhere or do something very quickly.
Nancy rushed to finish her homework.

O schedule [sked3u:IJ
n. A schedule is a plan that tells you when to do things.
What is your class schedule for today?

0 share Urn:rJ
v. To share something is to give some of 1t to another person.
Jimmy shared his apple with me.

..
O stage [steid3J
.

_
,, ' '
n. A stage is a place where actors or musicians act or sing.
A large screen was on the stage.

.. O storm [st:nmJ
I'
n. A storm is very bad weather. There is a lot of rain or snow.
�-'
Did that storm wake you up last night?

. -
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0 within [wio1nJ
..Jiii! •
� · ..•,..'
�

\; " . prep. You use within to say that something is inside another thing.
I I

� - ,..:.� Within the box, there was a pizza.

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a Write the word from the word bank that best fits each sentence.

list professor band barely schedule

predict message boring rush garbage

1. If you don't understand the class, you should ask your _____ for help.

2. I could _____ hear his speech because of all the noise.

3. _____ that tomorrow will be a good day.

4. There was a lot of _____ in his closet.

5. I made a _____ of things I want for my birthday.

6. I think that this TV show is _____ . Let's watch something else.

7. Have you ever heard this _____ ? I really like its music.

8. Do you have time in your _____ to come over this week?

9. If I am not home when you call, just leave a _____

10. If you wake up early, you don't need to _____ to get to school.
m Circle the two words in each group that are most closely related.

1. a. cancel b. see c. notice d. own

2. a. band b. boring c. instrument d. predict

3. a. magic b. rush c. tour d. trip

4. a. give b. within c. storm d. share

s. a. schedule b. message c. stage d. list

II Check ( ./ ) the one that best fits the blank.

1. I don't like this show. ----

0 a. It is very boring

0 b. It is a long list

2. Suddenly, the sun started shining. ____

0 a. We felt sad

0 b. It was like magic

3. The man read the weather report. ____

0 a. Then he woke up

0 b. It predicted rain

4. I have many things to do today. ____

0 a. My schedule is full

0 b. There is no need to rush

S. W hen the play started, ____

0 a. the actors walked onto the stage

0 b. everybody left

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 Cody's family moved to a new house. His dad got a new job as a professor. Cody

liked his new town, but he missed his grandparents. For his birthday, Cody wanted to

have a party. His dad said, "Yes, we could even have a band play!"

On the day of the party, Cody woke up and rushed to get ready. He started to

check his list of things to do. He was so excited! But then he noticed something terrible.

There was snow on the ground and lots of it! "Dad!" he said. "How can the band play their

instruments outside?"

Dad said,"We'll move the stage inside'.' It barely fit within the garage because there

were some boxes and garbage there. But when they finished, they got a call from the

band. They did not want to come in the storm. Dad said, "Let's get someone to perform

magic." But no one would come because of the snow.

Finally, Dad said, "Cody, there's too much snow. We need to cancel the party:'

"Yes, sir," Cody said sadly. "It's going to be a boring birthday;' he predicted. Cody

wanted to share his birthday with someone. He wanted to be at his old home. He wanted

to see his grandparents.

But then something got his attention. He noticed a car in the driveway. His

grandparents owned a car like that!

Cody was right. His grandparents came for his birthday! "Happy birthday, Cody'

We're sorry we are late. But there was so much snow. It made us go off schedule. We tried

to leave a message to tell you."

Cody told them what happened. "I'm sorry;' said Grandpa.

"I was sad," Cody said. "But I'm not anymore. I'm so happy to see you'.' Dad brought

out something special for Cody's birthday. It was his favorite, a sundae with whipped

cream on top. Then Cody told his grandparents about the new town. It was his best

birthday ever.
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 READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What does Cody's dad do as a job?

a. His dad is a professor.

b. His dad is in a band.
c. His dad owns a restaurant.
d. His dad does magic shows.

2. What does Cody want for his birthday ?

a. A musical instrument
b. A stage to play music on
c. Someone to share it with
d. Every thing on his list

3. What does Cody predict will happen?

a. He will have a boring birthday.

b. He will eat ice cream.
c. No one will notice the snow storm.
d. He will have to rush to get ready for the party.

4. What gets Cody's attention?

a. His dad calling him "sir"

b. The car his grandparents own
c. The stage within the garage
d. That nothing is happening on schedule

S. Why did his grandparents try to leave a message?

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 WORD LIST
0 burden [ba:rdnJ
n. A burden is a serious or difficult responsibility.
Children who do not behave are a burden to their parents.

0 compromise [k6mpramaiz]
v. To compromise is to agree to something that is not exactly what you want.
We both compromised about the game we decided to play.

0 craft [krreft]
v. To craft something is to make it using skill.
She crafted the bookcase out of solid pine wood and then painted it.

0 Clive [daivJ
v. When you dive into water, you go down head first into the water.
I like sky-diving from an airplane.

O fragile [frced3a11
adj. When people or things are fragile, they are not strong and can be damaged easily.
The fragile glassware was carefully packed into boxes.

0 half [hrefJ
n. If you cut something into two parts that are the same size, you cut it half.
The machine can divide the book in half.

O innocence [inasansJ
n. Innocence is a lack of experience of difficult or complex things in life.
Everyone who met her found her innocence to be charming.

o lead [li:dJ
v. When you lead something, you go first and it follows you.
I will lead you to the right place.

O meeting [mi:tirJJ
n. When you have a meeting, you are with other people.
We have lots of meetings at our school to plan what to do.

0 merge [ma:rd3]
v. To merge two things is to combine them into one whole thing.
The storm clouds merged into one large menacing cloud that filled the sky.

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O moderate [madareitJ
adj. When something is moderate, it is not too big or too small in size or amount.
It takes a moderate amount of patience to be around small children all day.

0 overwhelm [6uvarhwelm]
v. To overwhelm is to exist in such a large amount that someone cannot deal with it.
The amount of homework her teacher assigned has overwhelmed her.

O payment [peimantJ
n. When you make a payment, you give someone some money for what you get.
I made the last payment on my car yesterday. Now I am really the owner.

O perception [parsepfanJ
n. A perception of a situation is a way of thinking about it or understanding it.
Since he couldn't see, his perception of life was much different than mine.

O settle [setlJ
v. When you settle something, you reach an agreement.
We settled the argument by looking up the answer on the web.

0 shiver Uiva:rJ
n. A shiver is a shaking movement the body makes when someone is cold or scared.
I got shivers on my way home because it was so cold.

0 sociable [s6ufabl]
adj. When someone is sociable, they are friendly.
Many of my good friends are sociable, but I am shy.

O speed [spi:dJ
v. When you speed, you go very fast.
Speeding is the cause of most car accidents.

O talkative [t:J:kativJ
adj. When someone is talkative, he or she talks a lot.
My aunt is very talkative whenever she is on the phone.

0 usual uu:3ualJ
adj. When something is usual, it is what we expect.
It was just the usual people who came.

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B Circle the answer that best fits the question.

1. If you are unusual, you are ___

a. funny b. different
c. dishonest d. sleepy

2. If someone is too talkative during a movie, then others may ___

a. get sleepy b. get angry

c. start to sing d. join in

3. If someone has shivers, what should they do?

a. Stop running b. Put on a sweater
c. Be quiet d. Sit down

4. What would someone consider a burden?

a. Working two jobs b. A happy child
c. Resting d. Taking a walk

S. If someone exercised a moderate amount, they would be ___

a. stressed b. healthy
c. very ill d. a good leader

6. Who would you probably see at a meeting?

a. The people you work with b. T he police
c. Your father d. Your barber

7. Where is it safe to dive?

a. From a tree b. In a deep pool
c. Off the roof of your house d. From a moving car

8. What is a boat most likely to tow behind it?

a. A trailer b. A water skier
c. A fisherman d. A rocket
a Circle the one that is similar in meaning to the given word.

1. mm
a. sturdy b. strong
c. robust d. weak

2. �m�mi
a. jump b. fall
c. shake d. stand

3. lm.1�i1Dlil!
a. money b. recent
c. waves d. spend

4. overwhelm
a. too much b. not enough
c. completed d. unfinished

s. @I•Sm;Jm
a. rude b. friendly
c. cunning d. wise

6. Eli
a. to bend b. to make
c. to ruin d. to stir

7. mm1I
a. public b. dramatic
c. common d. parent

8. mD
a. go down headfirst b. jump high
c. run quickly d. walk backwards

9. Wi!E
a. to pull apart b. to float
c. to carry d. to combine

1 0. ,.1111.m;i
a. a deal b. a resolution
c. an order d. a hard responsibility

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 A young woman's cow had crossed the river in the morning when the water level

was moderate. But when the woman returned with her dog to get the cow, she was

overwhelmed by how high the water had risen. Even if she crossed, she still couldn't

lead her cow back through the river.

"What am I going to do?" she wondered.

Suddenly, a man appeared across the river. "A fragile young lady like you shouldn't

have to work so hard to get across a river;' he said. "I'll build you a bridge."

The man was not the usual kind of person she met. The young woman's perception

of him was that he was a sociable person. He was talkative, yet something was strange

about him. But her innocence allowed her to trust the man.

"I don't want to be a burden to you, sir;' the woman replied.

"Don't worry;' he told her as he began crafting a bridge. He merged the pieces of

the bridge together with amazing speed. Soon, it was finished.

"Oh, but how can I give you money for your work? Let's compromise. I am sure that

we can find a fair solution. What do you think?" the woman asked.

"The only payment I need is the first living thing that crosses the bridge;' the man

replied.

She thought, "This deal sounds strange. Maybe he's actually a river demon:' She

shivered because she realized that he had taken advantage of her and settled the deal

somehow. But she had a plan of her own. She pulled a piece of bread from her pocket and

threw it across the bridge. Her dog ran after it.

"The dog is the first living thing across the bridge;' she said to the man.

The man was angry. He suddenly changed into a half-human and half-fish. "What's

the matter with you!" he shouted. "You tricked me. I have no use for your dog!" he

screamed and dived into the river.

The woman sped across the bridge to the other side and had a happy meeting

with her dog and cow.

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READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. Why did the woman go to the river?

a. To speak to the man

b. To check the water level
c. To find her dog
d. To get her cow

2. The woman thought that the man seemed __ _

a. unfriendly
b. unusual
c. familiar
d. boring

3. What did the man do for the woman?

a. He built a bridge.
b. He gave her money.
c. He warned her about a demon.
d. He took her across the bridge.

4. Why did the woman throw the piece of bread?

a. To pay the man

b. To feed her cow
c. To make the demon happy
d. To make her dog cross the bridge

S. Why was the man angry at the end?

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 WORD LIST
0 above [abAv]
prep. If something is above, it is at a higher level than something else.
He straightened the sign that was above the crowd.

O ahead [aMdJ
adv. If something is ahead of something else, it is in front of it.
The blue car drove on ahead of us.

0 amount [amaunt]
n. An amount is how much there is of something.
Can I use my card to pay for the entire amount?

o belief [bili:fl
n. A belief is a strong feeling that something is correct or true.
A preacher or priest should have a strong belief in God.

0 center [sentar]
n. The center of something is the middle of it.
The center of a dart board is the most important spot.

0 common [kamanJ
adj. If something is common, it happens often or there is much of it.
It is common for snow to fall in the winter.

0 cost [ko:stJ
v. To cost is to require payment.
These designer shoes cost more than the regular ones.

O demonstrate [demanstreitJ
v. To demonstrate something is to show how it is done.
She demonstrated her plan to her co-workers.

0 different [difarant]
adj. Different describes someone or something that is not the same as others.
Each of my sisters has a different hair style.

0 evidence [evidans]
n. Evidence is a fact or thing that you use to prove something.
He used the pictures as evidence that UFOs are real.
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O honesty [anistiJ
n. Honesty means the quality of being truthful or honest.
A courtroom should be a place of honesty.

O idiom [fdiamJ
n. An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from its words.
The idiom "when pigs fly" means that something will never happen .

O independent [indipendantJ
adj. If something is independent, it is not controlled by something else.
She chose to live an independent life in the country.

O inside [fnsaidJ
n. Inside means the inner part, space or side of something.
The inside of the box was empty.

0 jail [d3eilJ
n. A jail is a place to keep bad people.
He was sent to jail for taking other people's cars.

0 master [mc:Esta:r]
n. A master is a person who is very good at something.
My brother is a master of taekwondo.

0 memory [memari]
n. A memory is something you remember.
The memory of my first time in the city will always be the best.

o pocket [pakitJ
n. A pocket is a part of your clothing where you can keep things.
She always had her hands in her pockets.

0 proper (praparJ
adj. If something is proper, it is right.
It is not proper to throw your garbage on the road.

0 sale [seil)
n. If something is for sale, you can buy it.
Everything for sale here is the same price.
B Circle the right definition for the given word.

1 .
l•r•IiJtmj
a. higher b. the top layer
c. a part of your clothing d. to look at

2. 1111mm
a. in front b. the inner part
c. proof d. someone very good at something

3. l!mlmli
a. a strong feeling b. to treat the same
c. correct d. in the middle

4. 3Qi@i§)11!
a. not influenced b. not the same
c. to show how to do d. a phrase with a different meaning

s. lm4ht•'h
a. a bag in clothes b. a normal thing
c. how much money d. something you remember

6. !lilt•1hl
a. higher b. a meaning different from its words
c. facts that prove something d. to look carefully

7. @Jhfell!Hi
a. how much there is b. a part of something larger
c. to treat the same d. the right thing to do

a. 1.1.u3;m
a. the top of something b. to learn about something
c. in front of something d. the quality of being truthful

9. 1..m4rm
a. a way of acting
b. someone who is very good at something
c. to show how to do something
d. a feeling that something is correct or true

1 o. n.1411m
a. to give something to someone b. can be bought
c. something that happens a lot d. something you remember
Ill Check ( ./ ) the better response to each question.

1. Is his picture above mine?

0 a. Yes, it is much lower than yours.
0 b. Yes, it is much higher than yours.

2. Should we go straight ahead to get to your house?

0 a. No, we must turn left.
0 b. No, it is in front of us.

3. Is this the correct amount?

0 a. No, you must pay more money.
0 b. No, that is the wrong answer.

4. What is your belief about ghosts?

0 a. I think they are real.
0 b. There are many movies about ghosts.

S. Did he put the table in the center of the room?

0 a. Yes, it is against the wall.
0 b. Yes, it is right in the middle.

6. Is lightning common here?

0 a. No, it happens all the time.
0 b. No, it never happens here.

7. Can you demonstrate how to solve the problem?

0 a. Yes, I can show you.
0 b. No, I know how to do it.

8. Do you have evidence to prove it?

0 a. Yes, I have a news article.
0 b. Yes, I think that I'm a nice person.

9. How much did your shirt cost?

0 a. It was on sale for $15.
0 b. I bought it at the mall last week.

10. Will he be an independent leader?

0 a. Yes, he always does what other people do.
0 b. Yes, he makes his own decisions.

11:19-1
 In English, there is a common idiom: "let the cat out of the bag:' It means to tell a

secret. But where did this idiom start?

It came from a part of England. Long ago, people there went from town to town

to sell things like vegetables, clothes, and pigs. They had strong beliefs about honesty.

They didn't like lying. One day, a man went to the town's center to sell things.

"I have a baby pig for sale! It won't cost much;' he said. He held the animal above

his head. His style was different from honest people's style. He was a master of tricking

people and lying.

A woman named Beth looked at his pig. He offered her the pig for one gold coin.

That was a very small amount. Beth gave him the coin. He put it in his pocket. He walked

ahead of Beth to get the pig.

He gave her a closed bag and said, "Here's your pig." He then left very quickly.

Beth looked at the bag. It was moving. She opened it to let the pig out. A cat was

inside! "He tricked me! That isn't proper;' she said.

Later, the man returned to trick more people. Beth saw him, and the memory of the

cat came back. She told her friends. They stopped him. But no one knew what to do next.

Someone said, "We need an independent and fair person to decide that' They

went to the judge. Beth told him about the cat in the bag.

The judge asked, "Is there evidence? Can you demonstrate how he did it?"

"Look in his bag;' said Beth. She opened it and let a cat out of the bag. They learned

the man's secret, and he went to jail.

That's how the idiom "let the cat out of the bag" came to mean to tell a secret.
 �30
READING COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions.

1. What is the main idea of this story?

a. It is about a common belief about cats.

b. People should look at evidence carefully.
c. Masters of lying will go to jail.
d. It is about the origin of an idiom.

2. What did Beth say after she was tricked?

a. That's not proper.

b. That's a very small amount.
c. Can you demonstrate how he did it?
d. We need an independent and fair person to help.

3. Where did the man hold the pig?

a. In his pocket
b. Under his arm
c. Above his head
d. Behind his back

4. Why did Beth look at the bag?

a. The bag was moving.
b. The man had a different style.
c. The man was ahead of her.
d. He offered the pig for so little money.

S. When did the memory of the cat come back to Beth?

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brain
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upper arm

elbow
forearm back

wrist

thumb hip

bottom
fingernail

thigh

calf

big toe
ankle _
_ _

toenail

heel

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(grandpa) (grandma)

father (dad) mother (mom) uncle aunt

sister
• brother cousin cousin

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effect···················· 62
flow ······················104 hear ····················· 56
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food ····················· 111 help······················ 56
electric ················· 68 k ilometer ·············· 33
football················· 32 hero ·····················128
else ······················104
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embarrass············ 80
foreign ················· 3 8 history·················· 68
encourage ··········· 50
end ······················ 98
former ·················· 80 home ··················· 99 D
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forward ················105 horse···················· 56 lack ······················147
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found ··················· 81 hospital · ············ ··· 56 later······················129
entertain ··············122
fragile ···················176 however ··· · · ······· ··116 laugh ···················· 14
environment ··· ·····152
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essential ·············· 62
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event····················146
friends hip·············146 hurry ····················128 lead······················176
eventually ············ 68
from ····················· 98 leave ····················129
ever ······················ 20
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evidence ······ ········182
evi l ······················· 14
fun ······················· 33
function······· ········· 62
D l ength··················· 92
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further ················· ·158 l ibrary··················· 20
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life ························ 33
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limit ······················ 86
exchange ············· 98 imply ····················158
list ························ 170
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l oan······················ 81
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expect·················· 26 gate ····················· 134 independent ········183 locate······· ············ 129
experiment ·········· 14 gift ·······················164 inform ··················129
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expert ·················· 44 glad······················116 injustice · ··············116
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fact ······················ 69
gree n ··················· 99 invest ··················· 81 magic···················170
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fair························104
gulf······················· 38 issue ···················· 2 7 maintain ···············158
fal se ····················· 164
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3 purpose ··············· 51 scene ··················· 87
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mental·················· 140 39 puzzle ·················· 165 schedule ··········· ··· 171
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