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Vocabulary
Read the list of words below. Then complete the
exercises that follow.

diagram
n. A plan or drawing that shows how something works
or how different parts fit together.
Ahmad quickly made a diagram of the stockroom
showing us where he wanted each box placed.

frustrate
v. To keep from carrying out a plan or reaching a goal.
The foul weather today frustrated our plan to visit
the zoo.
frustrating adj. Causing one to be upset or
discouraged.
Seeing his favorite ball on the dresser just out of reach
was very frustrating to Yves.

Tell your partner about something that frustrated a

plan you made.

graduate
n. A person who has finished a course of study.
The graduates proudly walked up on stage to
receive their diplomas.
v. To finish a course of study and receive a diploma.
After Sarah graduated from high school, she worked
for a year to save money for college.

prank
n. A playful trick or joke.
As a prank, Melanie put a rubber snake in Mr. Donne's
desk drawer.

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primary
adj. 1. First in importance.
After the fire, Jenn's primary need was a place to stay.
2. First in order.
After primary school, we go on to middle school.

Talk to your partner about the primary person in your life

risk
v. To take a chance on being hurt or losing something.
You risk being thrown from the car in an accident if you
do not wear a seat belt.
n. The chance of getting hurt or suffering loss or
failure.
we put on sunscreen to lower the risk of skin cancer,
risky adj. Likely to cause harm or damage;
dangerous.
Mike did not think it was risky to ride a bike without a
helmet until he fell off and bumped his head.

Discuss with your partner what to do if you see

someone doing something risky on the playground.

stress
v. To pay special attention to.
The dentist stressed the importance of brushing
our teeth daily to keep them healthy.
n. 1. A strain or pressure put on a person or thing.
Although Renee enjoys being on the swim team, she
also feels stress before each race.
2. Special force put on a word or part of a word.
When you say "cocoon," you place the stress on the
second syllable.

Say your full name for your partner, putting stress on

your first name.

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urge
v. To speak strongly for something; to argue in favor of
something.
Because we had liked the play at the children's theater
so much, we urged our cousins to see it.
n. A strong feeling of wanting to do something; a
strong wish.
Anna felt an urge to dive into the cool pond.

Tell your partner about an urge you have.

vacant
adj. Having nothing or no one in it; not filled; empty.
As the children explored the second floor of the old
castle, they found room after room completely vacant.

vigorous
adj. Demanding strength or energy; very active.
My grandparents enjoyed their vigorous hike in the
white Mountains.

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Use the words in the table to fill the gaps in the passage. Each word may be used once only.

biscuits frequent hijack

hide sculpture loudly
ravenously survived groups
discussed invited upcoming

The of students whom Dr Smith to his study

for conversation grew larger and the meetings more . No longer

did Mrs Smith away upstairs, but instead helped to welcome

them, bringing tea, and sandwiches. She knew that students

were always hungry. Being away from home for the first time,

without the reassurance and nourishment of mum's home cooking, meant

they on mere tins of baked beans and toast. Sometimes, when

she got the chance, she talked and happily of the things that

interested her: theatre, music and sometimes her painting and .

However; she knew that she didn't have many opportunities to the

conversation. Normally the group their work and their

exams.

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Marco Polo
(1254-1324)

Directions: Read the selection to learn about the amazing travels of Marco Polo.
Then answer each question by cycling the letter of the best answer.

Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy in the

year 1254. When he was seventeen, his father,
Niccolo, and his uncle, Maffeo, took him on a
journey to Asia. During the long trip through
China, Marco observed the strange clothing and
customs of people he had never seen before. He
looked at animals and trees that were new and
different, and he saw palaces and cities more
amazing than those in his native Italy. Because
he did not want to forget these wonders, Marco
took many notes. It took several years, but finally
the three men arrived in the city of Shangdu (also known as Xanadu). It was there
that the ruler of China, Kublai Khan, lived in a magnificent palace. The Khan had
never been out of China. When Marco began to tell him about some of the places
he had see, the Khan wanted to hear more. "Stay and tell me all about your
travels," he said.
The great Khan liked the Polo family, so he asked Marco, his father, and his
uncle to stay. Marco was happy in China. He learned to write and speak the Tartar
language as well as three other languages. Kublai Khan realized Marco was a
clever young man. He sent him on a trip all over Asia to learn about the people.
Marco visited many far away cities and took notes on all he saw. When he
returned he told the Khan what he had seen. Marco learned many things about
the Chinese people.
"How polite they are," he wrote. "They seldom quarrel, and they are very
honest. No one locks any doors," Marco saw coal for the first time. He could not

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believe that all those black stones the Chinese dug up out of the ground could
really burn. He saw printed books and paper money for the first time, too.
During the years Marco traveled all over China, the Middle East, and India,
he wrote about the wonderful things he saw and heard. He wrote of things; such
as, gold and silver towers of Burma (now Myanmar) with bells that made music in
the wind, and the men who rode reindeer instead of horses. Finally, the Polos left
Asia. When they arrived home in Venice, twenty-four years had passed. At first their
family and friends would not believe they were really Marco, Niccolo, and Maffeo.
When the Polos opened their tattered clothes, out fell diamonds, rubies, emeralds,
pearls, and jade. Later, Marco showed everyone his book, which was named A
Description of the World. (Later it was renamed The Travels of Marco Polo.) His
book described all the things he had seen. Some people laughed, "Who could
believe that stones can burn like wood?" they said. "And who would take paper
instead of real money like our coins?" They called him Marco of the Millions,
because he told so many stories about Asia. Many thought his stories were lies.
As Marco Polo lay on his deathbed in 1324, friends insisted he admit that his
book was fiction. He confessed nothing of the sort, but replied, "I have not told half
of what I saw." Years later, researchers and explorers confirmed that much of what
Marco Polo claimed to have seen was true, and some was exaggeration.

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Marco Polo
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1. How old was Marco Polo when he started his journey?

a. He was twelve.
b. He was sixteen.
c. He was seventeen.
d. He was seventy.

2. With whom was Marco traveling?

a. He traveled with Kublai Khan.
b. He traveled with Shangdu.
c. He traveled with Marco of the Millions.
d. He traveled with his uncle and father.

3. In the first paragraph of this selection, the writer is telling us about

a. some unusual Chinese customs.
b. the life of Marco Polo.
c. a famous ruler of long ago.
d. different modes of travel hundreds of years ago.

4. The text said that Marco Polo was a native of what country?
a. China
b. Burma (now called Myanmar)
c. Shangdu
d. Italy

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5. Why did Kublai Khan want to hear about the places Marco had seen?
a. Khan wanted to hear about them because he was going to write a book.
b. Khan wanted to hear about them because he had never been out of China.
c. Khan was thinking about moving.
d. Khan liked traveling to different places.

6. How did the Chinese ruler, Kublai Khan, feel about Marco, Niccolo, and Maffeo?
a. He liked and respected the Polo family.
b. He wanted to meet more relatives in the Polo family.
c. He hated the Polo family so much that he wanted to imprison them.
d. He thought they were very impolite but seldom quarreled.

7. What made Kublai Khan realize that Marco Polo was intelligent?
a. Marco was very good at solving word problems.
b. He knew a lot about astronomy.
c. Marco learned four languages.
d. He planned effective military strategies.

8. Where did Kublai Khan send Marco Polo?

a. He sent him back to Venice, Italy.
b. He sent him around the world.
c. He sent him to the city of Shangdu.
d. He sent him on a trip all over Asia.

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9. What one thing did Marco not say about the Chinese people?
a. He said they never lock their doors.
b. He said they were unproductive farmers.
c. He said they were very honest.
d. He said they were very polite and seldom quarreled.

10. In Marco Polo's travels

a. many people wrote about him.
b. he learned to be honest.
c. he learned about other cultures.
d. he hunted buffaloes.

11. What were the black stones that the Chinese dug out of the ground and
then burned?
a. The stones were coal.
b. The stones were licorice.
c. The stones were marble.
d. The stones were onyx.

12. What did Marco Polo do when he traveled all over Asia?
a. He got very bored.
b. He wrote about the great things he saw and heard.
c. He rode on camels and reindeer.
d. He collected taxes for Kublai Khan.

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13. What was something new to Marco Polo in the country of Burma (now Myanmar)?
a. He saw men ride camels.
b. He heard music on a record.
c. He saw and heard wind chimes.
d. He saw eight reindeer pulling a sleigh.

14. How old was Marco when he returned home to Venice, Italy?
a. Marco was seventeen years old.
b. Marco was twenty-four years old.
c. Marco was thirty-five years old.
d. Marco was forty-one years old.

15. What did Marco Polo show his friends and relatives when he got home?
a. He showed them a photograph of Kublai Khans' marble palace.
b. Marco showed them silver and gold towers.
c. He showed them wind chimes.
d. Marco showed them a poem he had written about the things he had seen.

16. Upon their return to Venice, what fell out of Marco's, Niccolo's, and Maffeo's
tattered clothes?
a. Jewels and precious gems fell out.
b. A music box fell out.
c. Their passports fell out.
d. Rice and spices fell out.

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17. What does the word, tattered mean?

a. Tattered means brand new.
b. Tattered means ragged and worn out.
c. Tattered means brightly colored.
d. Tattered means pristine.

18. The Venetians didn't think that paper money was real money because
a. they had always used jade for money,
b. they had always used diamonds for money.
c. they had always used coins for money.
d. they had never had any money.

19. What nickname did the Venetians give Marco Polo?

a. They called him Marco of the Millions.
b. They called him Kublai Khan
c. They called him Niccolo Junior.
d. They called him a nomad.

20. The people of Venice, Italy laughed at Marco Polo when he returned because
a. he had so much money.
b. they didn't think he was really Marco Polo.
c. they didn't believe all the stories he told.
d. they knew they were going to play the game, Marco Polo, at their next pool party.

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Composition

Write a story entitled, 'The sea monster'

You may wish to think about some of these questions before you start:

- ow was the sea monster discovered?

- What does it look like?
- What happened next?

- Use the picture below to help you.

- Remember to include lots of creative words.
- Write in full sentences and use paragraphs.
- Pay attention to your punctuation.
- Make sure your story is interesting. Think carefully about the words you choose.

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English Foundation

1 Re-write the following ten sentences, correcting any spelling mistakes you find.

1) The old lady was gentel and kind.

2) Our solar system is lokated in the Milky Way galaxy.

3) The boy did not want to stand in the que.

4) In France, everyone speeks French.

5) They enterd the tunnel cautiously and carefully.

6) The birds sang sweetely in the morning.

7) In Awgust, the weather becomes cooler.

8) I want to be an astronought when I grow up.

9) The squirell slipped away into the bushes.

10) He managed to take a pikture of the rare bird in the treetops.

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2 Use the following words to complete the poem. This poem is made up of rhyming couplets,
which means two lines following each other rhyme (aa, bb, cc and so on). Knowing that
the words rhyme at the ends of each line pair should help you.

plus aware thin delay school fuss sex

rule play grey checks tan skin midday can

Sun Safety

Many admire a dark brown 1

,

But it's best to avoid it if you 2

.

The ozone layer is now so 3

,

It increases the danger to your 4

.

In the summer heat just don't 5

,

Especially when you're out at 6

.

Use a sunscreen, ‘15 ’,

7

And put on a hat without any 8

.

Teachers protect the pupils at 9

,

'No hat, no play!' is a common 10

.

Avoid that sun around 11

,

And even take care when the skies are 12

.

Visit the doctor for regular 13

,

Cancer is a problem for either 14

.

People long ago just weren't 15

,

Our 21st century message "YOU MUST TAKE CARE!'

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3 Fill in each blank with a suitable word.

Food comes in many different flavours. For

(1) there are milk-flavoured sweets and
strawberry-flavoured sweets. If we blindfold ourselves and
taste each one, we can tell them (2) easily
We are able to do so because of our (3)
of smell. Our nose and tongue work together as a
(4) to taste the food we eat. This is why
many types of food are (5) or tasteless
when we have a cold.
Here is a little experiment that you can (6)
out yourself. First, blindfold yourself with a (7)
of cloth. Next, (8) your nose with two
fingers. Then, get a friend to feed you sweets of different
flavours. You will realise that you will not be able to tell
which is which without your sense of smell.

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4 Combine the sentences to make one sentence using 'the word(s) given.
The meaning of the sentence must be the same as the sentences given.

1. Ming stepped on the banana skin. He fell down.

and

2. Mother went back to the supermarket. She left her bag in

the trolley.

because

3. Hamid's mother read him a bedtime story. Hamid went to

sleep.

After

4. Ethan is listening to music. His sister is reading a story

book.

while

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Comprehension
Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.

The blue-ringed octopus

The blue-ringed octopus is the most feared of all small sea creatures.

It has enough toxin to kill about 26 people in minutes and there It has
enough toxin to kill about 26 people in minutes and there is no known
antidote. However, it should be remembered that this golf ball- sized
creature is not aggressive. It normally only bites when it feels threatened.

The fluorescent blue spots on its body only appear when it is provoked. It
has eight arms and a sack-like body. Like all octopuses, it can grow another
arm to replace one that is lost. Its beak is sharp and can penetrate a wetsuit.

It was only after a sailor was bitten in Darwin in 1954 that it was realized this
octopus could be dangerous. The poor young sailor had picked up a blue-
ringed octopus and placed it on his shoulder for a few minutes as he was
heading back to shore with his friend. They were very puzzled when his
mouth became dry and he had trouble breathing. He started to vomit and
was immediately taken to hospital when he stopped breathing. After his
death, they discovered a small bite mark on his shoulder.

The octopus's bite is not painful immediately, but, after ten to fifteen minutes
the toxin circulates through the body and the symptoms develop very
quickly. Paralysis occurs and the patient stops breathing and requires
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mouth resuscitation. If the victim survives for over twelve hours, he or she
usually recovers without any lasting effects from this terrible experience.

Blue-ringed octopuses are found in shallow water and small rock pools
around the coast of Australia, although they have also been found at depths
of 50 metres. They feed on small crabs, shrimp and fish, which they bite with
their beak and then suck out the flesh. The life span of a blue-ringed octopus
is short. A female lays up to 100 eggs which she carries under her arms.
The male dies after mating. The eggs hatch in 50 days and, because the
female does not eat during this time, she dies. The young octopuses are the
size of a pea, but they grow and mature quickly.

The blue-ringed octopus is a fascinating creature but it can be extremely

dangerous. It should never be picked up.

Trying it out
Use the strategies you have learnt and practised in The Channel
Tunnel to work out facts and opinions.

Remember
• Ask yourself:
Can the statement be checked to be correct? If it can, it is a fact. Is it what
someone thinks is true and can't be proved? If so, it is an opinion.
• Always check all the possible answers before making a decision.

1 Which sentence states an opinion?

(a) There is no known antidote for a blue-ringed octopus bite.
(b) Being bitten by a blue-ringed octopus is a terrible experience.
(c) A female blue-ringed octopus lays up to 100 eggs.
(d) A blue-ringed octopus has eight arms.
The best answer is ( )

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2 (a) Write a fact based on this sentence.

The poor young sailor had picked up a blue-ringed octopus.

(b) Which two words express an opinion?

3 Which sentence is an opinion?

(a) Blue-ringed octopuses are fascinating creatures.

(b) Blue-ringed octopuses are found in rock pools.
(c) The male dies after mating.
(d) A blue-ringed octopus's bite is not painful immediately.

The best answer is ( )

4 What is your opinion about blue-ringed octopuses?

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Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

As a book salesman, it was Mr Rickson's job to go from door to door to

promote and sell books. One day, Mr Rickson was selling encyclopedia sets.
Since Mr Rickson had to carry the heavy encyclopedia sets in such warm
weather, he was sweating profusely after a while.

By mid-afternoon, Mr Rickson was exhausted. He decided to take a rest

after visiting the last block of flats. When he reached the lift landing, he
realised to his dismay that the lifts were not working. There was a sign that
read 'out of Order' on the lift doors. Mr Rickson sighed-he could not believe
how unlucky he was.

Left with no choice, Mr Rickson climbed up the stairs. He decided that it

would be easier to make his way up to the highest floor before making his
way down. He panted and wheezed with evert step that he took. Eventually
Mr Rickson reached the twelfth floor.

Mr Rickson was slowly making his way to one of the flats when he
realised that he had left his encyclopedia sets on the first floor, near the foot
of the stairs. Mr Rickson was so anxious that he forgot his fatigue and
rushed down the stairs. When he reached the first floor however, the
encyclopedia sets were nowhere to be found.

“Excuse me, have you seen some encyclopedias here?" Mr Rickson

asked the cleaner who was emptying the rubbish bin. "Oh, I thought they
were old and unwanted books so I gave them to the rag-and-bone man," he
replied. Mr Rickson's eyes widened in shock. The encyclopedia sets would
cost him a month of his salary! From that day on, Mr Rickson never let the
books out of his sight again.

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1. What was Mr Rickson's duty as a book salesman?

2. Which sentence shows that Mr Rickson had a hard time climbing

up the stairs?

3. What did the cleaner do to the encyclopedia sets?

4. Write 1,2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which
the events occurred in the passage.
Mr Rickson forgot his fatigue.
Mr Rickson's eyes widened in shock.
The cleaner was emptying the rubbish bin.

5. For Q5(a) - (c), read each statement and tick (√) 'True' or 'False'.
Refer to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3.

Statement True False

(a) Mr Rickson was working

comfortably.

Mr Rickson was disappointed that

(b)
the lifts were not working.

The twelfth floor was the highest

(c)
floor of the last block of flats.

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The rain was pouring down...

Today you are going to write a narrative (a story).

The topic you have been given for your narrative is ‘The rain was
pouring down...’

Think:
What do you want your story to be about? Your story might be
about something that happened when it was raining, a problem
that occured in the rain or a tricky situation as a result of lots of
rain.

Plan:
Plan your writing before you begin and decide who your
characters are, the setting of your story, the complication or
problem and how it is solved and how the story will end.

Remember to check:
 your spelling and punctuation is all correct
 that you have used sentences
 that you have stayed on topic
 that you have edited your writing.

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