Student Book Build Your Vocabulary This helps students to learn key words in context through engaging sentences and illustrations Think Together Students have the chance to think about the unit’s main theme and express their opinions This helps to draw students’ attention before the main reading Main Text Fiction and nonfiction stories are paired in one theme Compelling, theme-based topics are presented to stimulate students’ intellectual curiosity Main Idea A quick question after the main passage tests students’ understanding of the reading Reading Comprehension Vocabulary Expansion Summary Additional questions about the main passage further check students understanding of the reading and strengthen students’ reading accuracy Additional key words are presented in different contexts to further expand students’ vocabulary Different types of summarizing activities will help students improve their ability to create a strong, accurate summary of the main passage Workbook Vocabulary Practice Definitions and meaningful sentences using key words from the unit give the students more practice Sentence Practice Exercises focusing on sentence structure enhance students’ reading and writing skills Plants Unit Fiction A Neighborhood Garden Unit £ÄÃIJ¸É¾Äà Mexican Jumping Beans 11 Transportation Unit Fiction Riding the Ducks 15 Unit £ÄÃIJ¸É¾Äà Strange Little Taxis 19 Weather Unit Fiction Thunder and Lightning 23 Unit £ÄÃIJ¸É¾Äà Summer and Winter 27 Special Days Unit Fiction A Birthday Baseball 31 Unit £ÄÃIJ¸É¾Äà Chasing the Cheese 35 Unit Fiction A Roman Holiday 39 Unit 10 £ÄÃIJ¸É¾Äà The Story of the Vikings 43 History Helping Hands Unit 11 Fiction Knitting to Save Lives 47 Unit 12 £ÄÃIJ¸É¾Äà Help Homeless Pets 51 Music Unit 13 Fiction Sweet Potato Music 55 Unit 14 £ÄÃIJ¸É¾Äà Harpsichords and Pianos 59 Business Unit 15 Fiction Charlie’s New Business 63 Unit 16 £ÄÃIJ¸É¾Äà The Red Paperclip 67 Unit 17 Fiction The Ghost Baby 71 Unit 18 £ÄÃIJ¸É¾Äà Looking for Atlantis 75 Unit 19 Fiction Leo the Lion 79 Unit 20 £ÄÃIJ¸É¾Äà Make Your Own Solar Eclipse 83 Mystery Stars 01 A Neighborhood Garden a b c e d f Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture The girl waters the red and green peppers The boy pulls out the weeds There are stores in the town The ground is covered with dirt There is trash on the ground The boy eats a delicious tomato Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The kids are playing at the playground There will be a beautiful garden in their town UNIT 01 • Comprehension FICTION Theme: Plants Choose the best answer A Neighborhood Garden E mma loves her neighborhood All of her friends live there Also, there are lots of parks and interesting stores But there’s one dirty place There is nothing there but trash and weeds It’s very ugly One day, Emma and her friends make a plan They’ll turn the ugly place into a neighborhood garden! First, they clean up the trash Then they pull out the weeds On one side they plant tomatoes, carrots, and peppers On the other side, they plant Why does Emma like her neighborhood? a because there is a big playground b because there are many parks and stores c because there are lots of farms and gardens What Emma and her friends first? a pick up trash b pull out weeds c grow plants What Emma and her friends plant in the garden? a weeds and trees b trees and flowers flowers c vegetables and flowers flowers How Emma and her friends take care of the garden every day? a They keep birds away b They water the plants c They clean up the dead leaves sunflowers, roses, and tulips They water the garden every day Soon, small plants begin to push through the dirt Vocabulary Expansion Emma and her friends are excited In a few weeks, there will be delicious vegetables and pretty flowers It will be the nicest place in the neighborhood! Write the correct words for each sentence He a book from the shelf We a box into a toy house I don’t want to buy this Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a helping Emma water her garden b finding a nice place in a neighborhood c changing an ugly place into a nice place doll I jog around myneighborhood every morning If you need help, just this button We need to make neighborhood for summer vacation plans pulls out push turned ugly UNIT 01 • 02 Mexican Jumping Beans Summary a Complete the chart with the correct words clean up the b pull out the Emma and Her Friends vegetables and d c f the garden every day e imagine a nice flowers neighborhood plant garden trash water weeds Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture Complete the summary with the correct words Emma lives in a great neighborhood There are many and stores However, one place is ugly and dirty So Emma and her friends decided to turn it into a neighborhood garden! They pick up the trash and The butterfly lays eggs on the leaf The larva goes up the plant The moths fly over the girl’s head The girl holds a tiny bean The beans roll around on the ground The glass jar is empty the weeds Then they plant vegetables on one side and flowers on the other They water the garden every day Soon it will be the best place in the neighborhood Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The girl is afraid of moths Some beans can roll around by themselves 10 UNIT 02 • 11 Comprehension NONFICTION Theme: Plants Choose the best answer Mexican Jumping Beans S ome beans can move around by themselves It’s not a silly joke It’s true! You can find these “jumping beans” in Mexico So, how can these beans move? The secret is a tiny moth larva Moths lay their eggs in the beans As the larva grows, it eats the inside of the bean Then it lives in the empty space When the outside of the bean gets too hot, the larva moves its body This causes the bean to Where does a moth larva live? a in a bean b on a bean plant c under the ground What does a moth larva eat? a plant leaves b the inside of a bean c the whole bean What does a moth larva when it is hot? a It lays eggs b It digs a hole c It moves around What does a moth larva after it comes out of a bean? a It eats the bean plant b It changes into a moth c It rolls around like a bean roll to a cooler place Later, the bean breaks open and the larva comes out Then it turns into a moth Someday, it will Vocabulary Expansion lay its own eggs This will make more jumping beans If you ever visit Mexico, maybe you can find some of these Write the correct word for each sentence interesting beans! Tony’s was not funny The weather is Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a how jumping beans move b why moths eat jumping beans c what makes a larva look like a bean Bananas in warm weather It’s a , so don’t tell anybody There is no more in my school bag The clown looks cool 12 in autumn grow with his big red nose joke secret silly space UNIT 02 • 13 03 Riding the Ducks Summary Complete the chart with the correct words a How Mexican Jumping Beans Move Moths their eggs in the beans The larva eats the c of the bean The larva lives in the empty The larva makes the bean around when it gets hot d The larva out of the bean The larva a moth becomes b comes inside lay roll space e f Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture The boy points at the tower Complete the summary with the correct words The man looks lost and confused The girl worries about the man Some beans in Mexico can lay eggs move inside the beans The moth larva eats the inside of the bean Then it bean gets by themselves Moths hot the bean roll to a(n) in the bean When the The woman follows the man There are ducks in the lake There is a strange looking vehicle , the larva moves its body This makes cooler place Later, the larva comes out of the bean and becomes a moth Then it lays its own eggs This makes more jumping beans Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The vehicle is floating on the water The people are tourists 14 UNIT 03 • 15 a Complete the chart with the correct words c b look like made of Ocarinas 14 Harpsichords and Pianos Summary or glass have five to twelve d e to play f have a beautiful easy holes sound sweet potatoes wood Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture There are a lot of instruments in the store Complete the summary with the correct words Tony sees something strange The man presses the numbers on the phone at an artists’ market They look like sweet potatoes The woman selling them says they are ocarinas They are musical instruments Some are made of wood and some are made of holes in them Tony blows They have There are four strings on the violin The piano has black and white keys The girl is very slim There is a picture of a musician on the wall into an ocarina and puts his on some of the holes Then beautiful sounds come out and he decides to buy it for his sister Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The girl is in a toy store The musician in the picture is famous 58 UNIT 14 • 59 Comprehension NONFICTION Theme: Music ION FICT Animal Harpsichords and Pianos e: Them E Choose the best answer What both harpsichords and pianos have? a sticks b strings c hammers What is true about both harpsichords and pianos? a They have black and white keys veryone has seen a piano before But did you know there is a very similar instrument? It’s called a harpsichord Pianos and harpsichords both have black and white keys When you press these keys, sounds come out But the sounds don’t come out of the keys They b They use hammers to hit the strings c People press their strings to make sounds How the strings of a harpsichord make sounds? a They are hit b They are pressed c They are pulled What is NOT true about harpsichords and pianos? actually come from strings inside both instruments In a a The colors of the keys are reversed piano, the strings are hit by small hammers However, b Piano keys are slimmer than harpsichord keys in a harpsichord, the strings are pulled to make sounds c Pianos are more popular than harpsichords these days There are some other differences, too Harpsichord keys are slimmer than piano keys Also, the colors of the keys Vocabulary Expansion are reversed on a harpsichord and a piano Most people play the piano these days However, some musicians are learning to play the traditional harpsichord again Write the correct word for each sentence He the door open Hit the nails with a Letters look Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a two similar but different instruments b the history of two similar instruments c the popularity of two traditional instruments 60 in a mirror Your shoes look to mine It is fun to a foreign language The kimono is a kind of hammer learn clothing in Japan pulled reversed similar traditional UNIT 14 • 61 Complete the chart with the correct words b Harpsichords and Pianos Similarities a ·both have black and white d c ·the sounds come from ·a piano’s strings are Differences 15 Charlie’s New Business Summary ; f a harpsichord’s strings are ·harpsichord keys are e ·the colors of the keys are hit keys pulled reversed slimmer strings Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture Complete the summary with the correct words Pianos and harpsichords are similar The girl pays for her hot dog but different instruments Both have black and white keys The keys are pressed to make sound The two men shake hands However, the sounds come from strings inside both instruments A piano’s strings are hit and The boy walks several dogs The girl has half a cup of soda The business woman holds a black bag The woman looks stressed a harpsichord’s strings are pulled Also, harpsichord keys are slimmer and have a different color pattern Most people play the piano, but some musicians are also learning to play the harpsichord Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The boy is happy to walk the dogs The two men meet to talk about business 62 UNIT 15 • 63 Comprehension FICTION Theme: Business ION FICT Animal Charlie's New Business e: Them C harlie wanted a new bike But he didn’t have enough money So, he started his own business He walked other people’s dogs and they paid him Soon, Charlie was walking several dogs each day His friend Sandy offered to help But Charlie said no He wanted all the money for himself A few days later, Sandy saw Charlie trying to walk many dogs at once He looked stressed “Do you want some help now?” asked Sandy “Yes!” answered Charlie When they worked Choose the best answer What did Charlie to get money? a He cleaned bikes b He walked dogs c He helped his friend How did Charlie look after working alone for a few days? a proud b worried c stressed How did Sandy help Charlie? a She let him ride her bike b She gave him some money c She walked some of the dogs What did Sandy want from Charlie? a She wanted half of his money b She wanted to ride his new bike c She wanted him to walk her dog together, walking the dogs was much easier That night, Charlie offered Sandy half of the money “I’m your friend,” Vocabulary Expansion said Sandy “I don’t want money.” But she wanted something else She wanted a chance to ride Charlie’s new bike “That sounds fair,” ,” said Charlie,, and they shook hands and smiled Write the correct word for each sentence I will ask someone May I else you something to drink? The judge was not Main Idea 64 about it to everyone There was not food at the party What is the main idea of this story? Aunt Mary welcomed us with a big a A boy has too many dogs b A boy rides his friend’s new bike c A boy finds a way to make money My sister and I walk to school else enough fair every day offer smile together UNIT 15 • 65 16 The Red Paperclip Summary a Complete the chart with the correct words Charlie’s Dog-Walking Business Problem Solution Charlie wanted a new bike but didn’t have d f Charlie walk some of the dogs to walk Sandy didn’t want to Charlie’s money business c Charlie started his own Sandy Charlie had too many bike b dogs e They agreed Sandy could ride Charlie’s new helped money take Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture The woman posts the notice Complete the summary with the correct words Charlie needed money to buy a new bike So he dog-walking business His friend Sandy offered The doorknob is round and brown started a to help, but Charlie said no He wanted all the money Soon, he had too many dogs to walk So, he accepted Sandy’s Later, he offered her half want it She just wanted to Charlie thought that was fair help The man publishes a newspaper The two men exchange books The girl reads information in the book There is a picture of a camping stove on the poster of the money But she didn’t ride his new bike, and Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The people are at a newspaper company All the people are busy doing their jobs 66 UNIT 16 • 67 Comprehension NONFICTION Theme: Business ION FICT Animal e: Them The Red Paperclip K yle MacDonald had a red paperclip He wanted to trade it for something better One day, he posted a picture of the paperclip on the Internet He hoped to exchange it for a house in one year It sounded impossible, but Kyle didn’t care He started by trading his paperclip for a fish-shaped pen Next, he traded the pen for a doorknob Then he exchanged the doorknob for a camping stove He did this again and again And he posted all of the information on his blog Finally, after 14 trades, his Choose the best answer What did Kyle with his red paperclip? a He gave it to his friend b He sold it on the Internet c He put a picture of it online What did Kyle trade a doorknob for? a a red paperclip b a camping stove c a fish-shaped fish-shaped pen What was the name of Kyle’s book? a One Red Paper clip b Guinness World Records c A Successful Internet Trade What is NOT true about Kyle? a He didn’t believe he would succeed b He posted about his trades on his blog c His experience was listed in Guinness World Records dream came true He traded for a house in Canada! Kyle published a book about his experience, called One Red Vocabulary Expansion Paperclip Later, his experience was also listed in Guinness World Records in 2008 Kyle’s record was “Most Successful Internet Trade.” Write the correct word for each sentence I you win first prize It is to climb that mountain Your address is not Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a A man found an expensive paperclip b A man traded a paperclip for a house c A man bought a house with paperclips 68 on this page Traveling to Africa was a good She holds the world for eating hot dogs She sometimes doesnʼt care experience for him about my feelings hope impossible listed record UNIT 16 • 69 17 The Ghost Baby Summary a b Read the sentences and number them in the correct order Kyle wrote a book about his experience After making 14 trades, Kyle traded for a house in Canada c f d e Kyle posted a picture of a red paperclip on the Internet Kyle traded the paperclip for a pen Kyle’s experience was listed in Guinness World Records Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture The girls are at the playground Complete the summary with the correct words The girl thinks about a terrible monster No one is on the bench Kyle MacDonald posted a picture of a red paperclip He wanted to trade it for a(n) house First, he exchanged it for a pen Then he traded the pen for a doorknob Next, he traded the doorknob for a camping The ghost watches the girls The girl holds a flashlight The girlʼs body shakes because sheʼs nervous After 14 trades, he got a house in Canada Later, he wrote a book about his experience It was also listed in Guinness World Records in 2008 Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The girls are scared of ghosts The girls are looking for something 70 UNIT 17 • 71 Comprehension FICTION Theme: Mystery Choose the best answer The Ghost Baby Where did Marcy say the ghost cried? a at the park b in the cafeteria c on the playground How did Hannah feel about ghosts? a She was scared of them M arcy and Hannah were eating lunch All the students were talking about a ghost “There’s a ghost in our school,” said Marcy She said it was a ghost baby It cried on the playground at night “Aren’t you scared?” But Hannah wasn’t afraid She didn’t believe in ghosts So she made a plan “Let’s meet at the playground tonight,” she said “Bring a flashlight.” Marcy was nervous, but she agreed That night, Hannah and Marcy met at the playground b She thought they were funny c She didnʼt think they were real Where did Hannah find the kitten? a in a box b on a chair c under a bench What did Hannah decide to with the kitten? a keep it as a pet b bring it to her teacher c take it to an animal shelter Soon, they heard a terrible sound It was the ghost baby! Marcy ran away But Hannah pointed her flashlight under Vocabulary Expansion a bench It wasn’t a ghost baby It was just a hungry kitten Hannah decided to keep the kitten as a pet And she gave it a name –Ghost! Write the correct word for each sentence No one Main Idea 72 his story The boy is of snakes The baby for his mom I feel because I didn’t eat lunch What is the main idea of this story? Everyone a looking for a lost cat b finding the truth about a ghost c spending a terrible day at school Kerry that it was a good plan her teddy bear for a long time afraid agreed believes cried hungry kept UNIT 17 • 73 18 Looking for Atlantis Summary Read the sentences and number them in the correct order b a c Hannah and Marcy heard a sound, and Marcy ran away Hannah and Marcy met at the playground at night Students talked about a ghost in their school Hannah found a kitten under a bench and kept it as a pet d f e Hannah and Marcy made a plan to find the ghost Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture Complete the summary with the correct words Students said there was a ghost baby in their school It cried on the playground at night But Hannah didn’t in ghosts She went to the playground at night with her friend Marcy They brought a flashlight They heard a scary just a sound There is a bridge over the river The man on the bridge is very powerful The brave army is ready for war An apple sinks into the water The man was a smart teacher a long time ago The cityʼs history is written on the paper , and Marcy ran away But it was under a bench Hannah kept the kitten and named it Ghost Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The man writes about the city where he lives The people lived in ancient times 74 UNIT 18 • 75 Comprehension NONFICTION Theme: Mystery Choose the best answer Looking for Atlantis What is NOT true about Plato? a He wrote about Atlantis b He lived in the city of Atlantis c He knew about math and science P lato was one of the smartest people in ancient Greece He wrote about many things, including math and science Around 360 BC, he wrote a story about a great and powerful city The city was called Atlantis Its people built tall buildings and large bridges And they had a very strong army But suddenly, the city sunk into the ocean in just one day These days, there are many books and movies about Atlantis Was it a real place? No one knows What did the city of Atlantis look like? a It had a big wall around it b It was built on top of a mountain c It had tall buildings and large bridges What happened to the city of Atlantis? a It burned in a big fire b It sunk into the ocean c It lost a war with Greece Where some people think Atlantis is today? a near Australia b in South Africa c under the Caribbean Sea But many people are still looking for Atlantis Some people think they found it under the sea in Spain Other people Vocabulary Expansion think it’s at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea Atlantis is history If you wanted to one of the biggest mysteries in history find it, where would you look? Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a Atlantis is a mysterious city b Plato was a wise man from Atlantis c Atlantis was the greatest city in Greece Write the correct word for each sentence You look in that dress! Beavers dams in rivers Put all the books in the He has many pets, two dogs There are many kinds of fish in the He loves reading build 76 box great stories and wants to be a detective including large mystery ocean UNIT 18 • 77 19 Leo the Lion Summary b a Complete the chart with the correct words The Lost City of Atlantis ·a , large bridges, and a strong army · into the ocean ·many books and Present d city in Plato’s story ·tall Past c f about it ·people want to it e ·one of the worldʼs biggest buildings find movies mysteries powerful sunk Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture The goddess looks down at the ground Complete the summary with the correct words The fierce lion looks at the men The lion is in the cave Plato lived in city ancient called Atlantis He said it had tall buildings, large bridges, and a(n) the Greece He wrote about a great strong army But one day it sunk into The man has dark skin The man is holding a sword A group of stars is shining in the sky No one knows if the story about the city is true People are still looking for Atlantis Some people think it is near Spain Others think it is in the Caribbean Sea Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The goddess is worried about the men The lion attacked the man lying on the ground 78 UNIT 19 • 79 Comprehension FICTION Theme: Stars Choose the best answer Why couldnʼt people kill Leo? Leo the Lion a He was a god b He lived in the sky How did Hercules kill Leo? a with a stone A c His skin was too strong long time ago, there was a fierce lion called Leo in ancient Greece Leo was huge and he attacked many people People tried to fight him But their swords couldn’t pass through his strong skin Finally, a goddess named Hera sent Hercules to kill Leo He was the strongest man in the world But everyone thought Hercules would fail, too Hercules bravely walked into Leo’s cave He didn’t even bring his sword He only used his hands When b with his hands c with his sword Why did Hera make a picture of Leo in the sky? a to show her power b to remember a fierce lion c to remember Hercules’s act What is NOT true about Hercules? a People believed that he would kill Leo b He was the strongest man in the world c He was wearing Leo’s skin after he killed Leo Hercules came back out, he was wearing Leo’s skin as a coat Hera wanted people to remember Hercules’s brave Vocabulary Expansion act She made a picture of Leo with stars in the sky Today, we can still see the group of stars known as Leo the Lion Write the correct word for each sentence She is wearing a fur coat They are very Please Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a why Leo attacked the people b what a goddess used to make a picture c why there is a lion-shaped group of stars 80 soldiers me a cup of water She thanked him for his kind She lives in a(n) huge house with many rooms He remembered my birthday and called me yesterday act brave bring coat huge remembered UNIT 19 • 81 20 Make Your Own Solar Eclipse Summary Complete the chart with the correct words a The Story of Leo the Lion Leo Hercules ·a man in the world lion ·attacked many people c Hera · the ·a very large and b in ancient Greece ·killed Leo with his d e ·sent Hercules to kill f Leo ·had strong ·wore Leoʼs skin as ·made a picture of a coat fierce goddess Leo with hands skin stars Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture strongest The boy holds a flashlight Complete the summary with the correct words The red ball is between the globe and the boy The red ball and the flashlight are at the same level In ancient Greece, there was a fi erce lion and his name was Leo He atta kill many people But no one could him because his skin was strong One day, a goddess named The flashlight is turned on The ballʼs shadow is on the globe All the darts missed the center of the target Hera sent Hercules to fi ght Leo Hercules killed Leo with his hands Then he made a(n) put a(n) stars picture coatfrom Leo’s skin Hera of Leo in the sky It was made of Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The boy is doing a science experiment The flashlight acts like the Sun 82 UNIT 20 • 83 Comprehension NONFICTION Theme: Stars Make Your Own Solar Eclipse D uring a solar eclipse, it gets dark in the middle of the day Let’s see how it happens First, put an orange and a golf ball on a table They should be 20 cm away from each other Next, stand about 60 cm away from the table Then, hold a flashlight at table level The flashlight, golf ball, and orange should form a straight line Finally, turn on the flashlight Look at the golf ball’s shadow on the orange This is what happens during a solar eclipse The orange is the Earth, the Choose the best answer Where is the shadow of the golf ball? a on the table b on the orange flashlight c under the fl ashlight What is the orange used for? a the Sun b the Earth c the Moon What should the flashlight, golf ball, and orange form? a a circle b a triangle c a straight line What happens during a solar eclipse? a It gets bright in the middle of the night b Part of the Sun is covered by the Earth c The Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth golf ball is the Moon, and the flashlight is the Sun A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun Vocabulary Expansion and the Earth If you get a chance to see a solar eclipse, don’t miss it! Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a how to see a solar eclipse b how a solar eclipse happens c what happens after a solar eclipse Write the correct word for each sentence Fold the paper to Do you know what last night? Please don’t cross the yellow There is a note in the of the desk This special kind of house uses We should be quiet during 84 a triangle form energy the classical music concert happened line middle solar UNIT 20 • 85 Vocabulary List Summary Complete the chart with the correct words Solar Eclipse Experiment Unit pass neighborhood suddenly store worry trash float weed lake plan skyline turn = solar eclipse ugly pull out orange golf ball flashlight = the = the = the 20 cm 60 cm Earth Moon shadow pepper motorcycle push wheel dirt backseat delicious passenger Sun Unit noisy silly cheap joke traffic jam secret tourist tiny chance moth comfortable eclipse engine larva lay Let’s see how a solar Unit roof Complete the summary with the correct words happens Put an orange and grow Unit empty thunder space town the table The orange is the Earth The golf ball is the Moon roll behave And the flashlight is the Sun They should cool damage a golf ball on a table Get a flashlight and straight line Now near form a the flashlight There should be a shadow on the orange During a solar eclipse, the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth 86 point push down Unit hurt idea loud confused voice follow unhappy vehicle complain through hear yell Vocabulary List • 87 [...]... Carlos solves his problem c Carlos learns to play baseball the ball with his bat 2 The is on the third floor 3 This math 4 I liked two shirts, so I bought 5 He wears the T-shirt every day 6 He had a(n) because he was sick both 32 is too hard for me day off hit office problem same UNIT 07 • 33 Summary 08 Chasing the Cheese Read the sentences and number them in the correct order b a Carlos gives the... home run 3 Four boys are on the same team 4 The home team wins the game 5 The man solves the problem 6 The woman arrives at the game late spread out It is heat arrives from the Sun If the Earth didn’t lean, we wouldn’t have seasons Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know 1 The woman didn’t see most of the game 2 No one knows which team will win 30 UNIT 07 • 31 Comprehension... the airport on time 2 The rain 3 The Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a There is an interesting event in England b People don’t like the cheese rolling festival c People have a new way of making cheese 36 to fall all evening will get a million dollars 4 Be careful when you 5 There are many exciting 6 I spent the cross the street events this month two days reading a book continued events... gives the home run ball to his friend as a birthday Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know 1 Some people will get hurt from the race 2 No one will catch the cheese 34 UNIT 08 • 35 Comprehension NONFICTION Theme: Special Days Choose the best answer Chasing the Cheese 1 How often does the event happen? a every month b every year c every two years 2 Why is it difficult... this tradition, people from around the world gather at Cooper’s Hill They try to catch a 3. 5 kg wheel of delicious cheese before it reaches the bottom This is very difficult because the cheese rolls really fast If no one catches it, the winner b because there are too many people c because the event happens at night 3 What does the winner get? a money b a trophy c cheese 4 What was a problem with the event?... b a great view from a famous building c riding in a strange vehicle around the city is beautiful at sunset 3 My computer 4 I this flower shop every morning 5 An empty bottle is on the water 6 Everyone liked my about the party floating 16 stopped working idea pass skyline suddenly through UNIT 03 • 17 04 Strange Little Taxis Summary c Complete the chart with the correct words a Mark’s Ride the Ducks... cross the street events this month two days reading a book continued events past reached winner UNIT 08 • 37 09 A Roman Holiday Summary a Complete the chart with the correct words b Cheese Rolling Festival Who people from around the Where on Cooper’s Hill in Gloucestershire, When each year in What a 3. 5 kg wheel of c d e the cheese before it reaches the How bottom catch cheese England May f world Match... The people are at a famous spot in Italy Complete the summary with the correct words 2 There are three benches at the theater 3 The men are on the outdoor stage Cheese rolling started hundreds of years ago People come to Cooper’s Hill in England in May for the Rolling Festival A 3. 5 kg wheel of cheese is Cheese rolled down 4 The men fight with each other 5 The girl at the front is scared of the men 6 The... in the past But most people want the event to Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know 1 The people are inside of a building 2 Everyone is excited to watch the play 38 UNIT 09 • 39 Comprehension FICTION Theme: History Choose the best answer answer A Roman Holiday 1 What used to happen at the Colosseum? a People studied history b People watched plays... people 3 Are you Main Idea 52 for the final exam? 4 He canʼt see well his glasses find a restroom here? What is the main idea of this text? 5 Where can I a finding good owners for homeless pets b putting homeless pets in an animal shelter c introducing ways to help homeless animals 6 Unfortunately, he couldnʼt buy a ticket for the concert find homeless looking for ready unfortunately without UNIT 12 • 53