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Tiny Farmers 01

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. The man is a farmer.

2. The girl waters the flowers in the garden.

3. There is a big earthworm on the ground.

4. The girl screams when she sees the earthworm.

5. The earthworms make holes.

6. The soil is good for growing plants.

Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.


Yes No Don't know

1. The girl is afraid of the earthworms.


2. The earthworms are helping the plants.
UNIT 01 • 7
Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Environment
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
1. What were Holly and her parents doing in the garden?

Tiny Farmers a. They were talking to a farmer.


b. They were watering the flowers.
flowers.
c. They were looking for earthworms.

2. Why did Holly scream?


H olly was in the family garden. Her parents were
a. She got lost. b. She fell in a hole. c. She saw an earthworm.
watering the flowers, and she was helping them. It was
fun. But then she saw a big earthworm. Holly screamed
3. What moves through earthworm holes?
and jumped away. “Don’t be afraid,” said her mother. a. air and soil b. air and water c. soil and water
“Earthworms are our friends. They help our garden.”
“How?” asked Holly. “Earthworms make holes in the soil,” 4. What do earthworms do with dead leaves?
explained her mother. “Air and water move through the a. They eat them. b. They live in them. c. They put them in holes.

holes. This makes the soil healthy. And plants need healthy
soil to grow.” “Earthworms also eat dead leaves,” said her
father. “Then their waste becomes food for other plants. Vocabulary Expansion
They’re like tiny farmers.” Holly was very surprised. The
next day, she saw another earthworm. But she didn’t Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
scream. Instead, she said, “ Thank you.” 1. I am of snakes.

2. A bird came the window.

3. Let’s go out for some fresh .

4. This grows well in a cool area.


Main Idea
What is the main idea of this story? 5. His house has a beautiful at home.

a. Earthworms are helpful. 6. The man is holding a(n) baby in his arms.
b. Farmers need healthy soil.
c. We should be kind to animals. afraid air garden plant through tiny

8 UNIT 01 • 9
Summary Taking Care of Our Home 02
Complete the chart with the correct words.
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b
They make in the soil.
a
and water move through the d
holes.
Why
Earthworms This makes the healthy.
Are Good
e
They eat dead .

Their waste becomes for plants.


f

air food holes leaves soil

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. We live on the Earth.
Complete the summary with the correct words.
2. The girl walks to school.

3. The girl turns off the water.


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Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. Walking is better for the Earth than driving cars.


2. We can do many things to save energy.
10 UNIT 02 • 11
Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Environment
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

Taking Care 1. What should we use less of?


a. air and soil b. money and time c. water and electricity

of Our Home 2. What should we do while we brush our teeth?


a. use cold water b. turn off the water c. use less toothpaste

W e live on the Earth, and it is our home. So, we need to 3. What should we do when we leave a room?
take care of it. We need to keep it clean and healthy. So
a. turn off the lights b. close the door c. clean up the room
what kind of things can we do? There are simple ways to
help the Earth. First, use water wisely. While you brush 4. What is NOT mentioned as a way to keep the air clean?
your teeth, turn off the water. You can also take a shorter a. riding a bike
shower. Second, use less electricity. When you leave a b. driving slowly
room, make sure to turn off the lights. Finally, riding a c. walking to school

bicycle or walking to school also helps the Earth. If we


don’t drive cars, the air will be cleaner. Don’t forget that
little things can help. Together, we can make our home a Vocabulary Expansion
great place to live.
Write the correct words for each sentence. ....................................................
1. Are your hands clean ?

2. to have breakfast.

Main Idea 3. Please turn on the .

What is the main idea of this text? 4. Can I your cell phone?
a. little things to do for a healthy life
5. You should eat chocolate.
b. easy ways to take care of the Earth
c. simple ways to keep our houses clean 6. My brother and I go to school .

clean less light make sure together use

12 UNIT 02 • 13
Summary Brian's Lucky Day 03
Complete the chart with the correct words. a b
How to Take Care of the Earth
c
If you You can
the water
when brushing your teeth, save e
d
and take a shorter shower

turn off the lights when f


save __________
you a room

a bicycle or make the


walk to school cleaner

air electricity leave ride turn off water Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. There are rocks in the backyard.

2. There is a map on the ground.


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. The boy digs a hole.

4. The boy looks for treasure under the ground.


We should take care of the Earth because it is our .
5. The boy thinks that pirates put the treasure there.
We should use water wisely. Turn off the water while you
6. The man carefully looks inside the hole.
your teeth. Also, take a shorter shower. We should
use less electricity, too. Turn off the lights when you
leave a room. Also, ride a bicycle or walk to school. This
will keep the air clean .
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. Pirates hid their treasure in the backyard.


2. The man thinks the boy will find the treasure.
14 UNIT 03 • 15
Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Adventure
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
1. Where did Brian find the map?

Brian's Lucky Day a. in a box b. under a bush c. next to a tree

2. What did Brian find when he was digging?


a. piratesʼ gold b. rocks and a can c. his fatherʼs map

O ne day, Brian discovered something 3. What will Brianʼs father put in the hole?
under a bush. It was a map of his backyard.
a. money b. treasure c. an apple tree
There was a big X on it. “It’s a treasure
map! The X is the place the pirates put 4. Why did Brian think it was his lucky day?
their gold! This is my lucky day!” Brian carefully followed a. because he got $5 from his father
the map. Then he started to dig a hole. The ground was b. because he found pirates’ treasure
hard, and the sun was hot. He kept digging and digging, c. because he got some apples for free

but he only found rocks and an old can. There was no


gold. His father came outside and saw the hole. “You found
my map! That’s the place I want to put a new apple tree.” Vocabulary Expansion
He thanked Brian and gave him $5. “Wow,” thought Brian,
“It really was my lucky day.” Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
1. We hid behind the .

2. There is snow on the .

3. You should the school rules.

4. This candy is hard , so I can’t bite it.


Main Idea
What is the main idea of this story? 5. I my sister’s diary under the sofa.

a. A boy looks for pirates’ treasure. 6. We stayed home because it was cold .
b. A father and son make a garden.
c. A boy tries to make his father happy.
bushes discovered follow hard ground outside

16 UNIT 03 • 17
Summary A Trip to Antarctica 04
a
Read the sentences and number them in the correct order.
b

Brian found rocks and a can.


c

Brian saw a map of his backyard under a bush. e


f
Brianʼs father came outside and saw the hole.

Brian’s father thanked Brian for digging the hole. d

Brian started to dig a hole.

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. Antarctica is in the southern part of the Earth.
Complete the summary with the correct words. 2. There is an iceberg in the sea.

3. The ship reached the island.


Brian found a map with an X on it. He followed the 4. The people hike across the island.
map and started digging in the place where the X was. He 5. The girl is delighted to see the penguins.
hoped to find asure . But he only found rocks and a can. 6. The penguins are curious about the girl.
His father saw the . It was the place he wanted to
put a tree . He thanked Brian and gave him $5. Then,
Brian thought it was his lucky day.

Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.


Yes No Don't know

1. The girl lives on the island.


2. Antarctica is famous for its penguins.
18 UNIT 04 • 19
Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Adventure
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

A Trip 1. Who did Sharon go on her trip with?


a. her mother b. her father c. her teacher

to Antarctica 2. Why did Sharon go to Antarctica?


a. to learn about icebergs
b. to see emperor penguins
S haron Miller is a 12-year-old student at Seaview
c. to hike through the ice and snow
Elementary School. Last month, she took a special vacation
with her father. They went to Antarctica to see emperor 3. What kind of animal did Sharon NOT see?
a. seals b. seabirds c. polar bears
penguins! On October 18th, they took an airplane from
California to Argentina. Then they got on a big ship with 4. What does Sharon want to do in the future?
90 other people. They went past giant blue and white a. become a zookeeper
icebergs in the sea. Two days later, they reached Snow Hill b. go back to Antarctica
c. write a book about penguins
Island in Antarctica. They hiked through the ice and snow,
past seals and seabirds. Then they saw the penguins.
“There were thousands of them,” said Sharon. The
Vocabulary Expansion
penguins were noisy and curious. Sharon was delighted.
“It was the greatest trip of my life,” she said. “ I want to go
Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
back someday.”
1. We found a big on the map.

Main Idea 2. Napoleon was the of France.

What is the main idea of this text? 3. Three boys walked the library.
a. A new kind of zoo opens.
4. The kids are making snowballs.
b. A girl takes an interesting trip.
c. Special animals live in Antarctica. 5. I visited my grandparents during my .

6. The storm last night was , so I couldn’t sleep.

emperor giant island noisy past vacation

20 UNIT 04 • 21
Summary Kitchen Math 05
a
Complete the chart with the correct words.

Sharon’s Trip to Antarctica


b
d
She took a(n) from California to Argentina.
e
She took a big to Snow Hill Island in ____________.

c
She through the ice and .

She saw seals, seabirds, and emperor .


f

airplane Antarctica hiked penguins ship snow

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. There is a cup of flour next to a cookbook.

2. There are eggs, flour, and a book on the counter.


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. The boy looks confused.

A(n) ementar___y school student took a vacation to Antarctica 4. Three eggs plus three eggs equals six eggs.

5. You should multiply by .


with her father. They went to see emperor penguins. First,
6. The children want to make cookies instead of a cake.
they flew to Argentina. Then they took a ship to Snow
Hill Island . They hiked until they saw penguins. There
were thousands of them. They were noisy and
The student enjoyed her trip.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The children need flour and eggs to make cookies.


2. The boy knows how to do math.
22 UNIT 05 • 23
Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Math
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
1. What was Victor doing in the kitchen?

Kitchen Math a. writing a recipe

2. Why was Victor confused?


b. making cookies c. doing his homework

a. because he couldn’t find any eggs


b. because Angela gave him the wrong information
A ngela’s younger brother was in the kitchen. There
c. because he didn’t know how to change the recipe
were eggs, flour, and sugar on the counter. “What are
3. How many cookies did Victor want to make?
you doing, Victor? ” asked Angela. “I’m making cookies,”
a. ten b. twenty c. thirty
he answered. “But I’m confused.” Victor had a recipe from
the Internet. It said he needed three eggs, two cups of 4. Why would Victor use three cups of sugar instead of one?
flour, and one cup of sugar. But the recipe was for only 10 a. because the recipe was wrong
b. because he wanted to make sweeter cookies
cookies. Victor wanted to make 30 cookies. “What should I
c. because he had to multiply everything by three
do?” he asked. Angela explained that it was a simple math
problem. Ten times three equals 30. So, he had to multiply
everything by three. He needed nine eggs instead of three,
Vocabulary Expansion
and six cups of flour instead of two. “And three cups of
sugar!” said Victor. “That’s right,” said Angela.
Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
1. Money isn’t .

2. Please this problem to me.

3. I have a(n) question for you.

Main Idea 4. My mother is making a cake in the .

What is the main idea of this story? 5. Can you give me the for this soup?
a. Making cookies is fun and easy. 6. I’m tired, so I some sleep right now.
b. Math can help you in the kitchen.
c. You shouldn’t eat too many cookies.
everything explain kitchen need recipe simple

24 UNIT 05 • 25
Summary What a Useful Number! 06
Complete the chart with the correct words. a

Victor’s Cookie Recipe b

10 Cookies 30 Cookies
·three eggs · eggs

· cups of flour ·six cups of flour c d


·a cup of sugar ·three cups of sugar
e

f
·Ten three 30.

·You should everything by .

equals multiply nine three times two Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. The girl bends her fingers.

2. The girl has a big thumb.


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. The boy points to the marbles.

4. The children count the marbles.


Angela’s brother Victor was making cookies. He had a(n)
5. There is a calendar on the wall.
recipe for 10 cookies, but he wanted to make 30 cookies.
6. There are a dozen pencils in the cup.
He was confused. Angela explained he needed to use
. He had to multiply everything by three. Instead
of three eggs, he had to use . And he had to use six
cups of flour and three cups of .
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The girl counts with her fingers.


2. We can see the number twelve very often.
26 UNIT 06 • 27
Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Math
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

What a 1. How many parts are there on each finger?

Useful Number!
a. three b. four c. twelve

2. Long ago, why did people use their fingers to count?


a. because there were no pencils or paper
M any people pick 7 as a lucky number. But what about b. because it was hard to remember numbers
the number 12? Long ago, people didn’t have pencils c. because they didn’t know how to write numbers

and paper. So, they couldn’t easily write numbers. But


3. What item is sold in groups of 12?
people have one thumb and four fingers on each hand,
a. clocks b. calendars c. doughnuts
and the four fingers can bend into three parts. When they
needed to count, they used their thumbs to point to the 12 4. What does a “dozen” mean?
parts of their fingers. Nowadays, people use 12 to count a. useful b. twelve c. many
many different things. A calendar has 12 months and a
clock has 12 hours. At the store, some things are sold in
groups of 12. This is called a “dozen.” You can buy a dozen Vocabulary Expansion
doughnuts or a dozen pencils. The
number 12 might not be lucky. But Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
it’s certainly useful! 1. My mother is busy .

2. a number from one to ten.

3. I go to the movies once a(n) .

Main Idea 4. I went to the to buy some candy.


What is the main idea of this text?
5. This book has a lot of information.
a. Twelve is an unlucky number.
b. Twelve is people’s favorite number. 6. There are twenty students in class.
c. Twelve is used very often in everyday life.
each month nowadays pick store useful

28 UNIT 06 • 29
Summary The Story of the Kiwi 07
a b

Complete the chart with the correct words.

The Number 12 c

d
People used the 12 parts of their
Past
to .

·A has 12 months. .
f
·A clock has 12
Present e
·People can buy a doughnuts or

calendar count dozen fingers hours pencils

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. There are trees in the forest.
Complete the summary with the correct words. 2. There are some insects on the trees.

3. The flowers are dying.


In the past, people counted with their fi ngers. Each
4. The bird has colorful wings.
finger bends into three parts. So there are 12 parts on each
5. The birds leave the forest.
. Now, 12 is used in many ways. There are 12
6. The sky is getting dark.
hours on a(n) clock and 12 months in a calendar. You
can buy a dozen pencils or doughnuts. A dozen means
12. For these reasons, 12 is a(n) number.

Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.


Yes No Don't know

1. The insects are good for the flowers.


2. The birds like to eat the insects.
30 UNIT 07 • 31
Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Nature
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

The Story 1. What was the Forest King’s problem?


a. Insects were eating the trees.

of the Kiwi b. The Sky King was angry at him.


c. All the birds wanted to leave the forest.

2. What did the Sky King want one bird to do?


T he Forest King had a problem. His trees were dying a. stop eating insects b. fight
fight the Forest King c. live on the forest floor
floor
because insects were eating them. He asked the Sky
3. What will happen to the other animals if all the trees die?
King for help. The Sky King decided that one bird should
a. They will be sick.
leave the sky and live on the forest floor. It would eat the
b. They won’t have homes.
insects and save the trees. But none of the birds wanted c. They won’t eat the insects.
to leave the sky. “It’s too cold and dark in the forest,” they
4. What word best describes the kiwi?
complained. “But if the trees die,” said the Sky King, “the
a. helpful b. curious c. smart
other animals won’t have a place to live.” Finally, the brave
kiwi said, “I’ll do it.” So, the kiwi lost its wings and went to
live on the forest floor. “Thank you said the Sky King. “You
Thank you,”
Vocabulary Expansion
forever.
will be loved by everyone forever.”

Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................


1. I’ll remember youforever .

2. Where do you , Ann?


Main Idea
What is the main idea of this story?
3. Why did you to go there?

a. why kiwis eat insects 4. If you have any , I’ll help you.
b. why kiwis don’t have wings
5. Don’t about your homework.
c. why other birds don’t like kiwis
6. She’s a young girl, but she’s very .

brave complain decide forever live problems

32 UNIT 07 • 33
Summary Talented Sea Lions 08
Read the sentences and number them in the correct order.
a
b
The kiwi agreed to go to the forest floor.

The Sky King decided to send one bird to the forest floor. c

No bird wanted to leave the sky. d

The Forest King saw trees were dying because of insects.


e f

The kiwi lost its wings and went to save the trees.

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. The girl claps her hands.
Complete the summary with the correct words. 2. The sea lion does a trick with a ball.

3. The sea lion moves around.


Insects were killing the . The Forest King was
4. The dog barks at the sea lion.
worried and asked the Sky King for help . The Sky
5. The man touches the sea lion’s flipper.
King wanted one bird to live on the forest floor. It
6. The big fish weighs more than the three small fish.
would eat the insects. But the birds didn’t want to leave the
. Finally, the kiwi said it would go. It
its wings and started to live in the forest.

Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.


Yes No Don't know

1. The sea lions look smart.


2. Sea lions’ flippers are similar to humans’ hands.
34 UNIT 08 • 35
Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Nature
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

Talented 1. Which part of a sea lion looks like a dog?

Sea Lions
a. its ears b. its face c. its tail

2. What makes sea lions move easily on land?


a. their short legs b. their long tails c. their strong flippers
flippers

H ave you ever seen some sea animals doing tricks at a 3. What is NOT true about sea lions?
zoo or aquarium? Some of them were probably sea lions.
a. They bark like dogs.
A sea lion’s face looks like a dog’s, and it even barks like
b. Most of them are born in the summer.
a dog. Sea lions also have four strong flippers. They can c. Baby sea lions can weigh more than 1,000 kg.
use these flippers to move around easily on land. Sea lion
babies are usually born in the summer. At first, they weigh 4. Why are sea lions popular at the zoo?
less than 20 kg. But they can weigh more than 1,000 kg a. They can do tricks. b. They are very fast. c. They look like dogs.

when they grow up. It’s easy to teach sea lions to do tricks.
Some sea lions can catch a ball on their nose or clap their
“hands.” So they’re often one of the most popular animals Vocabulary Expansion
at the zoo.
Write the correct words for each sentence. ....................................................
Main Idea
1. She has a beautifulface .
What is the main idea of this text?
a. why sea lions live in zoos 2. He music at my school.
b. sea lions’ looks and talents
3. I’ll be back by 7 oʼclock.
c. how to teach tricks to sea lions
4. The cat tried to a mouse.

5. When I , I want to be a singer.

6. You can see many sea animals at the .

aquarium catch face grow up probably teaches

36 UNIT 08 • 37
Summary A Healthy Plan 09
Complete the chart with the correct words. a
c

Sea Lions b

e
Looks Weight Talents
d
·a -like face ·babies: usually · a ball on

·four strong than 20 kg their nose


to move ·adults: possibly · their

around than “hands” f


1,000 kg

catch clap dog flippers less more


Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. The coach makes a plan for the game.

2. The boy looks really tired.


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. The boy skips soccer practice.

4. The boy plays soccer to be healthy.


A sea lion’s face looks like a dog’s. Sea lions also bark
5. The boy exercises on the soccer field.
like dogs. They use their four flippers to move
6. The boy scores a goal.
easily on land. Baby sea lions weigh less than 20 kg.
But when they grow up , they can weigh more than
1,000 kg. It’s easy to sea lions tricks. That’s why
they’re so popular at the zoo.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. All the boys like to play soccer.


2. Playing soccer makes you healthy.
38 UNIT 09 • 39
Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Health
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
1. What happens at Roberto’s first soccer practice?

A Healthy Plan a. He gets tired and plays badly.


b. He plays the best among his friends.
c. He is late and the coach gets angry.

2. What does Roberto stop eating?


R oberto loves soccer, so he joins the school soccer a. desserts b. vegetables c. fast food
team. But during the team’s first practice, he quickly
3. What is NOT part of Roberto’s plan?
gets tired and plays badly. “What’s wrong with me?” he
a. He rides his bicycle.
asks his mother. “You don’t eat properly,” she says. “You
b. He practices soccer.
skip breakfast and eat too much fast food. And you don’t c. He eats a healthy breakfast.
exercise enough.” So Roberto and his mother make a plan.
4. What does Roberto do at his first soccer game?
He starts every day with a healthy breakfast. He stops
a. He hurts his leg. b. He plays badly. c. He scores a goal.
eating fast food like pizza and hamburgers. Instead, he eats
fresh fruits and vegetables. He also rides his bicycle every
day. Soon, Roberto feels much better. He has more energy.
Vocabulary Expansion
At his first soccer game, he scores a goal. “Thanks, Mom!”
he yells.
Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
1. I have baseball tonight.

2. Eating fruits gives you more .

3. I want to the basketball club.


Main Idea 4. Please dress for the meeting.
What is the main idea of this story?
5. He scored one during the game.
a. Roberto learns to play a new sport.
b. Roberto’s mother cooks healthy food. 6. I got lost because I had the address.
c. Roberto changes his unhealthy habits.
energy goal join practice properly wrong

40 UNIT 09 • 41
Summary Footsteps in the Night 10
Complete the chart with the correct words. b
c e
Roberto’s Healthy Plan a
d
Before After
·He breakfast. ·He eats a(n) breakfast.

·He eats too much ___________. ·He eats fresh fruits and vegetables.

·He doesn’t exercise enough. ·He rides his every day. f

He gets and He has and


plays badly at soccer practice. scores a goal at the soccer game.

bicycle energy fast food healthy skips tired

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. The girls in the room are awake.

2. The girl hears footsteps.


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. The girl in the hall is sleepwalking.

4. The girl has a fever.


Roberto joins the school soccer team. At practice , he gets
tired and doesn’t play well. His mother says it’s because he 5. The girl is surprised by her friendʼs high fever.

6. The girl listens to music and relaxes.


doesn’t have breakfast or exercise. Also, he eats a lot of
fast food. They make a . Roberto starts eating
breakfast every day. He also eats fruits and vegetables , and
rides his bicycle. At his first game, he a goal.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. It is late at night now.


2. The girl in the hall wants to go to the bathroom.
42 UNIT 10 • 43
Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Health
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

Footsteps 1. How do people look when they sleepwalk?


a. tired b. awake c. surprised

in the Night 2. What happens to sleepwalkers the next morning?


a. They feel more relaxed.
b. They think it was a dream.
I t’s late at night. Suddenly, you hear footsteps. Who can
c. They donʼt remember anything.
it be? You open your bedroom door and see your brother
3. What can make someone sleepwalk?
walking in his sleep! When people sleepwalk, their eyes
a. having a fever b. going to bed early c. exercising too much
are open. They look like they’re awake, but they’re not. In
the morning, they don’t remember anything. There are 4. What will NOT help you stop sleepwalking?
many reasons why people sleepwalk. It can be caused by a. eating a lot of fruits and vegetables
b. using the bathroom before going to sleep
stress or by an illness, such as a fever. Scientists say that
c. going to bed at the same time every night
about 15% of all children are sleepwalkers. However,
most of them stop naturally as they get older. If you’re a
sleepwalker, try to relax at night. Keep a regular schedule
Vocabulary Expansion
and always go to the bathroom before bed. And if you see
someone else sleepwalking, don’t be surprised!
Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
1. , it started snowing.

2. She always has a busy .

3. He had a good for being late.


Main Idea 4. My favorite is Albert Einstein.
What is the main idea of this text?
5. She can’t come because of her .
a. why sleep is important
b. why people dream at night 6. You need exercise to lose weight.
c. why people walk in their sleep
illness reason regular schedule scientist suddenly

44 UNIT 10 • 45
Summary A Lesson from a Monkey 11
Complete the chart with the correct words.
b
a
Sleepwalking c

e
Reasons Problems Solutions
·stress · in their · at night

· sleep ·keep a(n) d


f
·don’t schedule

anything ·go to the

before bed

bathroom illness regular relax remember walk


Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. There are a lot of peas in the bag.
Complete the summary with the correct words. 2. The boy feeds his horse.

3. The monkey climbs the tree.


Sometimes people walk in their sleep. They seem to be 4. The monkey looks very greedy.
awa ke , but they don’t remember anything in 5. The monkey has a handful of peas.
the morning. It can happen if someone is feeling sick or 6. The monkey cries sadly.
. About 15% of children sleepwalk. They usually
stop when they get older . To stop sleepwalking, you
should relax and keep a regular __________. Also, use the
bathroom before bed. Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. All three monkeys look hungry.


2. The monkeys love to eat peas.
46 UNIT 11 • 47
Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Tales
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

A Lesson 1. Why did the king and his son stop?


a. They were hungry. b. They saw a monkey. c. They wanted to rest.

from a Monkey 2. Why did the king’s son take out the bag of peas?
a. to feed the horses
b. to eat them for lunch
A wise king was traveling with his son. After a few c. to give them to the monkey
hours, they stopped to rest. The son wanted to feed their
3. What happened when the monkey reached out its hand?
horses. He took out a big bag of peas. Suddenly, a hungry
a. The monkey fell from the tree.
monkey jumped out of a tree. It quickly took a big handful b. The monkey caught the falling pea.
of peas. Then it climbed back up the tree. But one pea fell c. The monkey dropped all of the peas.

from its hand. The monkey didn’t want to lose any of its 4. What word best describes the monkey?
peas. So it reached out, but unfortunately it dropped all of a. happy b. curious c. greedy
the peas! The horses ate the peas. The monkey watched
sadly. Then, the king laughed and said, “We can
learn a lesson from that monkey. If you are
Vocabulary Expansion
greedy, you get nothing in the end.”

Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................


1. He is young, but he is .

2. I am tired, so I want to .

3. Where did you your bag?

4. We are going to to Australia.


Main Idea
5. The story teaches us a good .
What is the main idea of this story?
a. Don’t feed wild animals. 6. My grandfather wants to English.
b. Don’t take more than you need.
c. Always ask before you take something. learn lesson lose rest travel wise

48 UNIT 11 • 49
Summary Happy Endings 12
Read the sentences and number them in the correct order.
a

The king’s son took out a bag of peas. b

e
One pea fell from the monkey’s hand. d
f

The monkey dropped all of the other peas.

The monkey reached out its hand for the pea. c

A monkey took some peas and climbed a tree.

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. The young man failed as an actor.

2. The woman laughs at the young man.


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. The man is a successful writer.

4. The man wrote The Little Mermaid.


A king was traveling with his son. His son took out some
5. The boy wants to read The Ugly Duckling .
peas to feed their horses . A monkey jumped out of a tree.
6. The mermaid and duckling are characters in the stories.
It took a handful of peas and climbed back up the tree.
One pea fell from its hand. The monkey for it,
but dropped all of the peas. The said the monkey
got nothing because it was greedy.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The children want to read the manʼs books.


2. The man looks happy holding the books.
50 UNIT 12 • 51
Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Tales
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
1. Why did other children laugh at Andersen?

Happy Endings a. because of the way he wrote


b. because of the way he looked
c. because of the way he dressed

2. What did Andersen often do as a child?


H ave you read The Little Mermaid ? How about The Ugly a. worked in stores b. moved to new cities c. read and wrote stories
Duckling ? Hans Christian Andersen wrote these stories.
3. What did Andersen succeed at?
He was born in Denmark in 1805. His life was not easy
a. singing b. writing c. acting
as a child. He was very tall and had a long nose, so other
children laughed at him. Also, his family was very poor. 4. How are Andersen and his characters similar?
However, Andersen read a lot of books and wrote stories. a. They were poor but became rich.
b. They were part of a very big family.
When he was older, he tried to be a dancer, a singer, and
c. They had problems but found happiness.
an actor. But he failed at all three. Finally, he began to
write stories again. Then, he became successful! Many of
Andersen’s stories are similar to his life. The characters
Vocabulary Expansion
in his stories have problems. But in the end, they find
happiness.
Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
1. I wish you and luck.

2. He and his cousin look very .

3. I finished cleaning my room.

4. I a letter to my teacher yesterday.


Main Idea
5. The test was , so I got a good grade.
What is the main idea of this text?
a. A writer had a hard life but succeeded. 6. The woman was wearing a(n) , old hat.
b. It is difficult for a writer to be successful.
c. A writer had many problems as a child. easy finally happiness similar ugly wrote

52 UNIT 12 • 53
Summary Birthday Traditions 13
Complete the chart with the correct words. d
a b
c
was in Denmark in 1805

had a difficult ____________ e

Hans
Christian as a dancer, a , and an actor
Andersen
wrote stories to his life
f

____________ as a writer

born childhood failed similar singer succeeded


Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. There is a flag outside the window.

2. There are cookies next to the cake.


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. The woman pulls the curtain.

4. The family photo hangs on the wall.


Hans Christian Andersen wrote many stories. He was born
5. The boy gives a birthday gift to the girl.
in Denmark. He had a difficult life as a child. But he read
6. The children celebrate the girl’s birthday.
many books and wrote stories. Later, he tried to be a
, a singer, and an actor. But he succeeded as a
writer . Many of his characters are similar to him.
They have problems but become happy in the end.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The children are from different countries.


2. The flag shows it is somebody’s birthday.
54 UNIT 13 • 55
Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Culture
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
ION
FICT Animal

Birthday Them
e:
1. Why did Pedro call Anna?
a. because he had a question
b. because it was her birthday
Traditions c. because he was having a party

2. Where did Anna’s family put her gifts?


A nna lives in Denmark. Yesterday, it was her birthday. a. near her bed b. under a flag
flag c. outside the house
She got a phone call. It was her friend Pedro from
3. What were shaped like fruits and vegetables?
Brazil. “Happy birthday,” he said. “How do you celebrate
a. birthday flags
flags b. birthday cakes c. birthday candies
birthdays in Denmark?” Anna explained that her family
hung a flag outside the house, so people knew it was 4. What do people NOT do on birthdays in Brazil?
somebody’s birthday. And when she was sleeping, her a. They wear special clothes.
b. They put flowers in the house.
family put gifts next to her bed. “ It was a great surprise
c. They pull the birthday person’s ears.
when I woke up,” she said. “How do you celebrate
birthdays in Brazil?” Pedro explained that his family
decorated the house with beautiful flowers. Then they
Vocabulary Expansion
gave him special candies. They were shaped like fruits and
vegetables. Finally, everyone pulled his ears. “ I’m ten years
Write the correct words for each sentence. ....................................................
old, so they pulled my ears ten times!”
1. I early this morning.

2. We the box with ribbons.

3. Give me a after 6 o’clock.


Main Idea
What is the main idea of this story? 4. There is outside the house.

a. It’s exciting to get special birthday gifts. 5. The birthday cake is like a bear.
b. People enjoy surprise parties in Denmark
and Brazil. 6. Eating green will keep you healthy.
c. People celebrate birthdays differently in
different countries. decorated phone call shaped somebody vegetables woke up

56 UNIT 13 • 57
Summary Shoes from Around the World 14
Complete the chart with the correct words. c

Birthday Traditions a
b

Denmark Brazil
·hang a(n) outside ·put beautiful in

the house the house

· put next to the ·give special d e


birthday person’s ·pull the birthday person’s f
when the person is sleeping

bed candies ears flag flowers gifts


Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. The toes of the boots curl upward.
Complete the summary with the correct words.
2. The shoe feels soft.

3. The boy takes off his shoes.


Anna lives in Denmark. On her birthday , her family
4. There is dirt on the womanʼs skirt
hung a flag o the house. And they put gifts next
5. Some shoes are made from reindeer skin.
to her bed while she was . Her friend Pedro is
6. These are traditional shoes.
from Brazil. On his birthday, his family put flowers in the
house. They also gave him candies shaped like fruits and
vegetables. Then they pulled his ears ten times because
he was ten years old.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The man made all of these shoes.


2. All of the shoes look comfortable.
58 UNIT 14 • 59
Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Culture
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
ION
FICT Animal

Shoes from Them


e:
1. How do geta help people?
a. They keep people’s feet warm in winter.
b. They help people walk more comfortably.
Around the World c. They keep people’s clothes from getting dirty.

2. These days, when do Japanese people wear geta?


I n some countries, people wear interesting
a. every day b. on work days c. on special days
traditional shoes. In Japan, they wear geta. Geta
3. What are slippers in Morocco made from ?
are very tall sandals made of wood. When people
a. wood b. camel hair c. reindeer skin
wear them, their clothes don’t touch the dirt. The
Japanese started wearing geta thousands of years 4. Why do the toes of the boots in cold, snowy areas curl upward?
ago. Now, they just wear them for special events. a. because it looks more beautiful
b. because it keeps people’s feet warm
In Morocco, they wear slippers made from camel hair.
c. because it helps people walk better in the snow
They are soft and beautiful. People like them because they
are comfortable and easy to take off. In parts of Finland,
Sweden, and Norway, people wear boots made from Vocabulary Expansion
reindeer skin. It is very cold and snowy in these areas.
The toes of the boots curl upward. This helps people walk
Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
through the snow easily. Does your country have any
1. This sofa lookscomfortable .
traditional shoes?
2. Each foot has five .

3. The will be held at the school.

4. She usually wears her at home.


Main Idea
5. This is a very beautiful area of the city.
What is the main idea of this text?
a. Shoes help people do their jobs better. 6. I looked to see the stars in the sky.
b. It is difficult to make traditional shoes.
c. People wear special shoes in some places. area comfortable event slippers toes upward

60 UNIT 14 • 61
Summary A Fun Trip to the Museum 15
b
Complete the chart with the correct words. c
e

Shoes from Around the World a

d
·tall sandals made of
Japan
·keep clothes from touching the

·slippers made from camel


Morocco
·comfortable and easy to

Finland, ·boots made from reindeer


Sweden, f
·help people walk through the
and Norway

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


dirt hair skin snow take off wood
1. There are two galleries in the museum.

2. This gallery is full of children.


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. The flag is brightly colored.

4. There is a knight in the picture.


Some people wear traditional shoes. In Japan, they wear
5. There is a statue of a lion.
geta. They are tall wooden sandals. When people wear them,
6. Each gallery has different artwork.
their clothes don’t touch the dirt. In Morocco, they have
comfortable slippers . They are made from camel hair.
And in some cold parts of Europe, they wear boots made from
reindeer skin. The toes of the boots curl upward. This
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
helps people walk easily in the snow. Yes No Don't know

1. The children like the statue more than the painting.


2. The children can learn many things at the museum.
62 UNIT 15 • 63
Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Art
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

A Fun Trip 1. What is outside the museum building?


a. old paintings b. many galleries c. statues of lions

to the Museum 2. What can you do in the Touch Gallery?


a. draw pictures b. feel paintings c. make statues

T oday my sister and I visited the Art Institute of 3. Where do the brightly colored paintings come from?
Chicago. The museum was very large. It had big statues
a. Africa b. Mexico c. England
of lions outside. We went into the museum. There were
various galleries inside. The first gallery was called the 4. What did the children do in the last gallery?
Touch Gallery. In there, you can touch all the paintings a. They looked at paintings.
with your hands. I enjoyed feeling the thick paint under b. They took a picture by a knight.
my fingers. The next gallery was full of Mexican artwork. c. They tried on old English clothes.

I looked at all the brightly colored paintings. Soon I felt


like I was in Mexico! Finally, we visited a gallery full of
old English clothes. I took a picture of my sister next to a Vocabulary Expansion
knight. The art museum was really fun. I hope we can go
there again soon. Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
1. Don’t the screen.

2. She used many colors in her .

3. She bought a coat for winter.

4. We have those shoes in sizes.


Main Idea
5. The opens at ten o’clock in the morning.
What is the main idea of this story?
a. visiting an art museum 6. I’m going to my uncle in France next year.
b. taking a trip to Chicago
c. looking at Mexican artwork museum painting thick touch various visit

64 UNIT 15 • 65
Summary Try Tie-Dye! 16
Complete the chart with the correct words. a

The Art Institute of Chicago d

Mexican Artwork Old English


Touch Gallery c
Gallery Clothes Gallery
People can People can see People can take
the colored next to b f
paintings with their from a . e
Mexico.

brightly hands knight paintings pictures touch


Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. The girl rinses a T-shirt in water.
Complete the summary with the correct words. 2. The boy removes money from the shirt pocket.

3. The woman boils water.


Today I visited the Art Institute of Chicago with my sister.
4. There are three kinds of dye.
The museum had various galleries inside it. In the
5. There are a lot of rubber bands.
Gallery, we touched all the paintings with our
6. There is a cloth on the table.
hands. In the gallery of Mexican artwork, we looked at
brightly colored paintings. In the gallery, I took
a photo of my sister beside a knight! The museum was a
fun place to visit.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The girl washes her dirty T-shirt.


2. The boy and the girl help the woman.
66 UNIT 16 • 67
Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Art
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
ION
FICT Animal
e:
Them 1. What does Rachel want to do?

Try Tie-Dye! a. look good

2. What is NOT true about tie-dyeing?


b. buy clothes c. wash clothes

a. It makes pretty patterns.


b. It started a long time ago.
D ear Fashion Queen,
c. It takes a long time to do it.
I want to look good, but I only have old T-shirts. How can I
3. When do you tie the rubber bands around the T-shirt?
look cool without buying new T-shirts?
a. before soaking the T-shirt in water
Rachel
b. after twisting the T-shirt in many places
Dear Rachel, c. after putting the T-shirt in hot water with dye
Why not tie-dye your T-shirts? Tie-dyeing cloth is an old
4. How do you rinse the T-shirt?
way to create pretty patterns. First, prepare an old T-shirt,
a. in the dye b. in hot water c. in cold water
some rubber bands, and some dye. Next, soak the T-shirt
in water for a few minutes. To make some patterns on the
T-shirt, twist it in various places. Then, tie rubber bands Vocabulary Expansion
around those places. Now, boil water in a pot and add
some dye. Put the T-shirt in the pot. After 15 minutes, rinse Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
the T-shirt in cold water. Finally
Finally, remove the rubber bands
1. There is soup in the .
and dry your T-shirt. What a cool new look!
2. I want to a cartoon character.

3. He the dirty dishes in the water.

4. Please your hands with this towel.


Main Idea
5. She the food before she went out.
What is the main idea of this text?
a. how to draw many patterns 6. She her hair back because it was hot outside.
b. where to buy cool new T-shirts
c. how to make old T-shirts pretty create dry pot prepared soaked tied

68 UNIT 16 • 69
Summary My First 3-D Movie 17
Complete the chart with the correct words. b

How to Tie–Dye a T–shirt


a
c
1. Put the T-shirt in for a while.

2. the T-shirt and tie rubber bands around it.

3. water, add , and put the T-shirt in.

4. After 15 minutes, the T-shirt in cold water. f


d
5. Remove the rubber bands and the T-shirt.
e

boil dry dye rinse twist water

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. The boy feels dizzy.

Complete the summary with the correct words. 2. The screen is very big.

3. The sandcastle looks amazing.

Tie-dyeing is an old way to make beautiful . 4. The rabbits jump in excitement.

Here are the steps. First, put a T-shirt in water for a 5. The girl puts on her glasses.

time. Then twist it in places and put 6. The children are in the movie theater.

rubber bands around those places. Next, put the T-shirt in a

pot with hot water and dye. After 15 minutes, rinse your
T-shirt, remove the rubber bands, and dry it. How cool!
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The girl can touch the rabbits.


2. The children are wearing special glasses.
70 UNIT 17 • 71
Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Entertainment
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

My First 1. Why did the writer take off the 3-D glasses?
a. because the writer felt dizzy

3 - D Movie b. because the writer was excited


c. because the writer couldn’t see well

2. What was the screen like without 3-D glasses?


T oday I watched my first 3 -D movie, Alice in a. It had no colors. b. It had two images. c. It had no background.
Wonderland. When I sat down in the movie theater, I
3. What did the characters look like with 3-D glasses on?
put on special 3-D glasses. At first, I felt a bit dizzy, so
a. They looked like magic.
I took off my 3-D glasses. But the screen showed two
b. They looked like ghosts.
images instead of one. I decided to put my 3 -D glasses c. They looked like living things.
back on. Then I got a big surprise. The 3 -D images on the
4. How did the writer feel during the movie?
screen looked amazing! The characters seemed like living
a. confused b. afraid c. excited
things. They seemed to come out of the screen and into
the theater. When Alice fell into the rabbit hole, I felt like
I was falling with her. During the movie, my heart was
beating fast with excitement. Now I love 3 -D movies!
Vocabulary Expansion

Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................


1. He learns everything so fast

2. The students . very excited.

3. I can’t read without my on.

Main Idea 4. He felt his heart when he saw her.

What is the main idea of this story? 5. There are hundreds of on his computer.
a. A child goes to see a 3- D movie. 6. Heavy rain will again tomorrow morning.
b. Alice in Wonderland is now in 3-D.
c. 3-D movies can make you feel dizzy.
beating fall fast glasses images seem

72 UNIT 17 • 73
Summary We Love Peanuts 18
a
Read the sentences and number them in the correct order.
c
b
I put on my 3-D glasses again.
d

The screen showed two images.

f
The characters on the screen looked amazing.

I felt dizzy, so I took off my 3-D glasses.


e

I went to see a 3-D movie and put on special 3-D glasses.

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. Today is Snoopyʼs anniversary.
Complete the summary with the correct words.
2. The girl is popular with her friends.

3. The shy boy looks at the other children.


Today I had the chance to watch my first 3-D movie, Alice in
4. The dog seems lazy.
Wonderland. I put on 3-D glasses in the cinema. At first,
5. There is a newspaper on the table.
the 3-D images made me feel , so I took off the
6. There are comic strips on the board.
glasses. But without them, the screen showed two
. So I wore the glasses . Then
everything looked amazing! I was so because the
characters looked like living things.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. All the children like Snoopy.


2. The children are here to celebrate Snoopyʼs birthday.
74 UNIT 18 • 75
Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Entertainment
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
1. What is NOT true about Peanuts ?

We Love Peanuts a. It is a comic strip.


b. It started more than 60 years ago.
c. It is not printed in newspapers today.

2. What kind of dog is Snoopy?


D o you know Snoopy and Charlie Brown? They are a. a lazy dog b. a kind dog c. a shy dog
characters in the comic strip Peanuts. Recently, Peanuts
3. What is NOT true about Charlie Brown?
celebrated its 60th anniversary. The comic strip is still
a. He never fails.
printed in newspapers around the world. Why is Peanuts
b. He is sweet and shy.
so popular? It’s because of the lovable characters. We can c. He always tries his best.
easily understand them because they have daily problems
4. What makes Peanuts so popular?
just like we do. One of the main characters is Snoopy
a. its funny jokes b. its exciting story c. its lovable characters
and he is often lazy. He has interesting ideas and makes
exciting plans. But then he usually just sleeps on top of his
doghouse! Charlie Brown is sweet and shy. He always tries
his best. He often fails but never gives up. Best of all, he is
Vocabulary Expansion
a good friend with a kind heart.
Write the correct words for each sentence. ....................................................
1. My parentsunderstand me well.

2. Don’t on your dreams.

3. I read a(n) newspaper.


Main Idea 4. He moved into a new house .
What is the main idea of this text?
5. I a world map from the Internet.
a. when Peanuts started
b. why Peanuts is so popular 6. My dad goes to Canada on business.
c. how Charlie Brown met Snoopy
daily give up often printed recently understand

76 UNIT 18 • 77
Summary Pedal Power in My Village 19
c
b
Complete the chart with the correct words.

a
Characters in Peanuts

Snoopy Charlie Brown e


·a dog ·a sweet and boy
d
· has good ideas and makes ·often fails but never

exciting ·has a heart

·usually just

f
gives up kind lazy shy sleeps plans

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. The woman uses the washing machine.
Complete the summary with the correct words.
2. The juice machine works.

3. The boy uses his laptop.


Peanuts recently turned 60 years old. But it is still printed in
4. There are two pedals on the machine.
newspapers today. People love Peanuts because of its lovable
5. There are no cars on the street.
characters . They have everyday problems like most of us.
6. The girl protects her cat from the dog.
Snoopy is often lazy. He makes interesting plans, but then
usually just sleeps. Charlie Brown is and shy. He
often , but he always tries hard. Best of all, he is a
kind friend.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The boy exercises by riding a bike.


2. All the machines work using electricity.
78 UNIT 19 • 79
Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Technology
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

Pedal Power 1. What does pedal power make?


a. air b. machines c. electricity

in My Village 2. What machine does the writerʼs mom use?


a. a dishwasher b. a washing machine c. a laptop computer

H ello and welcome to my village. Here we use pedal 3. How do street lights work in the village?
power! It’s a simple way to make electricity by pedaling. a. People pedal all night long.
b. People pedal for a short time at night.
Look over there. My mom pedals and her washing machine
c. People pedal during the day to store power.
works. And look over there. My friend pedals and his
laptop works. Now come to my uncle’s café. Can you guess 4. What is NOT true about pedal power?
how his juice machine works? That’s right – pedal power! a. It is fun and healthy.
b. It protects the Earth.
My uncle pedals and his machine makes sweet mango
c. It costs a lot of money.
juice. Even our street lights use pedal power. But we don’t
pedal at night. Instead, many people take turns to pedal
during the day. Then, a big battery stores the power until
Vocabulary Expansion
nighttime. Pedal power protects the Earth. It’s fun and
healthy too – just like riding a bike. Write the correct words for each sentence. ....................................................
1. I can the answer.

Main Idea 2. I put new in the clock.

What is the main idea of this story? 3. Let’s to clean the room.

a. riding bicycles for health 4. The library is open 8 o’clock.


b. using pedal power for electricity
c. protecting the Earth by using less machines 5. My grandparents live in a small .

6. He his bike to school every day.

batteries guess rides take turns village until

80 UNIT 19 • 81
Summary The RoboCup Challenge 20
b c
a
Complete the chart with the correct words.

Pedal Power

What It Is Where It Is Used Why It Is Good d

electricity made by ·washing machine · __________ the

__________ · Earth f
· machine ·fun

·street · e

healthy juice laptop lights pedaling protects

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. The robots compete in soccer.
Complete the summary with the correct words.
2. The man thinks the red team will beat the blue team.

3. The man and the woman are from different countries.


In my village , we use pedal power – a simple way to
4. The woman cheers for her team.
make ectricity by pedaling. My mom pedals to make her
5. RoboCup takes place in Turkey.
washing machine work. My friend uses pedal power to make
6. The human soccer player watches the game.
his laptop work. And at my uncle’s café, he pedals and his
juice machine works . Even our street lights use pedal
power. Pedal power protects the Earth , keeps us
healthy, and is fun .
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The robots can move like humans.


2. The human player wants to play soccer with the robots.
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Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Technology
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

The RoboCup 1. How often does RoboCup happen?


a. every year b. every two years c. every four years

Challenge 2. What do scientists hope robots will do by 2050?


a. rescue humans
b. move like humans
R oboCup is a world soccer event. It takes place in a c. beat human soccer players
different country each year. Many fans come to cheer
3. What is NOT true about RoboCup?
for their team. But there’s something different – all the
a. It started in 1997.
players are robots! RoboCup started in 1997. Scientists
b. Robots compete against school students.
from different countries make teams of robots. The teams c. School students make robots for the junior league.
compete until one team wins. RoboCup robots get better
4. What is NOT an activity in the RoboCup junior league?
each year. They are much better today than in 1997. In
a. dance b. rescue c. tennis
fact, scientists hope that robots will beat human soccer
players by 2050. RoboCup also has a junior league. School
students like you can take part and make a robot. The
Vocabulary Expansion
junior league is not only for soccer. It also includes robot
dance contests and rescue competitions. Could you design
Write the correct words for each sentence. ....................................................
a RoboCup robot?
1. We’ll in the festival.

2. I joined a(n) baseball club.


Main Idea 3. A famous artist designed this building.
What is the main idea of this text? to make many good friends.
4. I
a. RoboCup has a challenging junior
league. 5. Our special menu delicious desserts.
b. Now robots can beat human players at
soccer. 6. The people on the mountain waited for the team.
c. RoboCup is a world soccer event with
robots players. designed hope includes junior rescue take part

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Vocabulary List
Summary
Unit 1 carefully
follow
garden dig
Complete the chart with the correct words.
water ground
earthworm hard
a world event for players scream rock
afraid outside

in 1997 and is held each year hole


soil Unit 4
air
RoboCup scientists hope robots can beat through vacation
soccer players by 2050 plant emperor
tiny past
farmer giant
a league with soccer,
iceberg
contests, and rescue competitions reach
Unit 2
island

dance human junior robot soccer started Earth Antarctica


take care of hike
clean noisy
use curious
turn off delighted
Complete the summary with the correct words.
less
electricity Unit 5
RoboCup is a world soccer event for robot players. make sure
light kitchen
Each year, it takes place in a different country. The robots
walk flour
are getting better at playing soccer. Scientists’ goal is drive counter
together confused
to make robots beat human soccer players by 2050.
recipe
RoboCup has a junior league for soccer, dance contests, and need
Unit 3
competitions. School students like you can make explain
discover simple
robots for it.
bush equal
map multiply
treasure everything
pirate instead of

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