Workbook Unit 2

NAME: ________________________ GRADE: 8A DATE: ________________

A. Words to Learn (4Q)

Listen to the audio. Match the pictures with the words you hear.

1.

a. (waterfall) b. (filed) c. (valley)

2.

a. (beach) b. (ocean) c. (field)

3.

a. (valley) b. (waterfall) c. (forest)

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4.

a. (lake) b. (island) c. (ocean)

B. Conversation (9Q)

I. Matching (4Q)
Match the sentences.

1. A: What’s it like around there? B: It’s very peaceful.

2. A: I don’t have to work tomorrow. We B: Cool. I can’t wait.
should go hiking.
3. A: Do I need a good map? B: No, you don’t. I know my way around.

4. A: Is there much pollution? B: Not really. People respect nature.

a. No, you don’t. I know my way around.

b. Not really. People respect nature.
c. It’s very peaceful.
d. Cool. I can’t wait.

II. Comprehension (5Q)

Read the dialogue. Mark T for true or F for false.

__F___ 1. Karen wants to find her lunch before she leaves the station.
__F___ 2. Karen goes to this area all the time.
__T___ 3. There are really big forests and many green fields in the countryside.
__T___ 4. People care about nature around there.

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__F___ 5. Pollution is a serious problem in that area.

Nature walk
Karen: Where's my map? I want to find it before we leave the station.
Philip: You don't need it while I'm here, Karen.
Karen: I do. This is my first time in this area.
Philip: I know my way around.
Karen: Oh yeah? What's the countryside like around here?
Philip: It's hard to describe.
Philip: You can see when we get out of the city.
Philip: There are huge forests and lots of green fields.
Karen: Are there lakes or beaches?
Philip: There are no beaches,
Philip: but there are a few small lakes and some waterfalls.
Karen: I can't wait to see them all.
Philip: There are many colorful flowers there. It's really peaceful.
Karen: Is there a lot of pollution?
Philip: It's not a big problem because most people around this area respect nature.
Karen: That's great. Ah! Here's my map. Let's go!

C. Grammar (6Q)
Choose the correct words.

1. I’m happy here because the countryside is so beautiful.

2. Julia can watch TV after she does the dishes.
3. I want to call my mother before we leave.
4. Though Tony is smart, he doesn’t get good grades.
5. Let’s play cards until the bus gets here.
6. I can read a magazine while I wait for you.

D. Reading (10Q)

I. Fill in the Blanks (5Q)

Use the correct form of the words to complete the sentences.

high sky pass depend serious

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1. Noise pollution is a _____serious______ problem in big cities.
2. The Amazon River _____Pass______ through a huge rain forest.
3. There are dark clouds in the ____sky_______.
4. Tom ____depend_______ on his family for money.
5. Mount Everest is almost nine kilometers _____high______.

II. Comprehension (5Q)

Read the article. Mark T for true or F for false.

__T___ 1. Victoria Falls is in Africa.

__F___ 2. It is best to see Victoria Falls from the ground.
__F___ 3. The Nile has three main parts.
__T___ 4. Lake Baikal is the oldest lake in the world.
__F___ 5. There is no pollution in Lake Baikal.

Audio Transcripts
What are the most interesting places to visit in the world? Here are some ideas:
Victoria Falls is between Zambia and Zimbabwe in Africa. It is the biggest waterfall
in the world. It is 108 meters high. It's best to see it from the sky. You can swim near
the waterfall, although it can be dangerous. The Nile is the longest river in the world.
It passes through Egypt. It has two main parts: The White Nile and the Blue Nile.
Many millions of people in Africa depend on this huge river. It's a very famous river
in history and stories. Lake Baikal in Russia is the world's biggest and deepest
freshwater lake. the oldest one too -- it's almost 25 million years old. Although
pollution in the area is quite serious, the lake is still a beautiful and peaceful place.
You should visit it soon before it gets too dirty.