1 My Comfortable Place

C Read the passage. Find three incorrect sentences and correct them.

Find one sentence with a tense mistake.

Find one sentence with a strange meaning.

Find one sentence with a grammar (adjective) mistake.

A Complete the sentences in present simple.

1 Jeremy is walking along the beach.

Jeremy walks along the beach every Sunday.

2 Rebecca is running to the subway station. My Grandmother’s Garden

Rebecca runs to the subway station every morning.
I feel most comfortable when I am in my grandmother’s garden. 1 It’s a quiet
3 Yasmine is drinking tea. and peacefully place surrounded by flowers.
Yasmine drinks tea for breakfast. 2 My favorite thing to do there is to help my grandmother water the flowers.
We always have a great time together. 3 I also loved sitting on the bench and
4 The sun is rising.
reading a book there. It makes me feel relaxed.
The sun rises in the east.
I also love the garden because I can escape from my busy everyday life there.
5 My uncle is teaching math. 4 I can relax and clear my mind there.
My uncle teaches math at Johnstown High School. In conclusion, my grandmother’s garden is a special place for me. I can take
care of the flowers, escape, relax, and just be myself when I’m there. 5 I feel not
comfortable in the garden. And I know that I can always go there to find peace
and comfort.

B Read the sentences and circle the adjectives.

1 The cute cats play with yarn.

2 The bed is comfortable.

1 ➀ It’s a quiet and peaceful place surrounded by flowers. (adjective)
3 My little sister looks very sad today.

2 ③ I also love sitting on the bench and reading a book there. (tense)
4 The sunset was beautiful.

5 Kiara and Mark are happy together. 3 ➄ I feel (very) comfortable in the garden. (strange meaning)

2 Unit 1 3
 Write the second draft of your descriptive essay based on the first draft in the Write the final draft of your descriptive essay based on your second draft.
Student Book (page 15).

Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book. Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book.

Please memorize your final draft and present it in class.

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 2 My Special Person
C Read the passage. Find three incorrect sentences and correct them.

Find one sentence with a verb mistake.

Find one sentence with a strange phrase.

Find one sentence with a punctuation mistake.

A Complete the sentences using the given words and present perfect.

1 I have lived in this city since last year. [ live ]

2 Jasmine and I have known each other for 12 years. [ know ]

3 Fred has worked as a zookeeper for years. [ work ]

My Cousin Robert
My cousin Robert is special. 1 He recently moved to another city, but we have
4 My brother and sister have studied Spanish. [ study ]
chatted on social media every day since then.
5 Sarah has traveled to many countries around the world. [ travel ] He is funny, and he always cheers me up when I feel down. We’re the same
age, so we have many of the same interests and problems. 2 He is not only my
cousin also a good friend.
Additionally, Robert often gives me advice. 3 He have a very positive attitude
and knows a lot of things. I also help him when there’s something wrong in his
life. 4 Together, we can solve any problems?
B Match the correct phrases to complete the sentences.
In conclusion, my cousin Robert is always there for me and makes my life
but also has excellent easier. I am happy that we are cousins. 5 I believe we will be friends for the rest
1 My aunt is not only a talented writer
services. of our lives!

The marathoner not only won the

2 but also the cello.
race

The store not only offers online

3 but also a great director.
shopping
1 ➁ He is not only my cousin but also a good friend. (strange phrase)
She’s not only good at playing
4 but also broke a world record.
2 ③ He has a very positive attitude and knows a lot of things. (verb)
the piano

The restaurant not only serves but also provides fast

5
delicious food delivery. 3 ➃ Together, we can solve any problems. (punctuation)

6 Unit 2 7
 Write the second draft of your descriptive essay based on the first draft in the Write the final draft of your descriptive essay based on your second draft.
Student Book (page 23).

Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book. Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book.

Please memorize your final draft and present it in class.

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 3 A Memorable Day
C Read the passage. Find three incorrect sentences and correct them.

Find one sentence with a strange meaning.

Find one sentence with a tense mistake.

Find one sentence with a punctuation mistake.

A Complete the sentences about what Philip did last weekend.

7 a.m.: wake up 8 a.m.: eat breakfast, walk his dog

noon: meet a friend to play basketball
4 p.m.: watch TV with his family 9 p.m.: be very tired, go to bed early
My Trip to the Beach
Last weekend, ...
1 When I was eight I went to the beach with my family for the first time. We
1 Philip woke up at 7 a.m.
lived far away from the shore, so I was very excited.

2 Then he ate breakfast and walked his dog in the park for an hour. 2 At first, I found it scary to swim in the rough water. I was worried that the
big waves would knock me over. So I just played in the sand with my little
3 At noon, he met a friend to play basketball . brother.
3 But then my father say we should swim together. With him by my side, I was
4 After that, he watched TV with his family .
no longer scared. 4 Playing in the waves was so much fun.
At the end of the day, I felt disappointed. I didn’t want to leave! I have gone to
5 At 9 p.m., he was very tired , so he went to bed early .
the beach many times since then, but the first time was the most special.
5 That memorable day taught me that I should be afraid of the unknown.

B Place the word when in the correct position. If it is placed in the first blank,
remember to start the following word with a lowercase letter.
he
1 When He saw his favorite cartoon on TV, he started jumping for joy.

1 ➀ When I was eight, I went to the beach with my family for the first time. (punctuation)
2 She always smiles when she sees her friends.

3 I like to hike the mountain when the weather is nice.

the 2 ③ But then my father said we should swim together. (tense)

4 When The bell rang, the students ran to the cafeteria.

3 ➄ That memorable day taught me that I should not [shouldn’t] be afraid of

they
5 When They arrived at the hotel, the staff greeted them warmly.
the unknown. (strange meaning)
10 Unit 3 11
 Write the second draft of your narrative essay based on the first draft in the Write the final draft of your narrative essay based on your second draft.
Student Book (page 33).

Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book. Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book.

Please memorize your final draft and present it in class.

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 4 Amazing Superpowers
C Read the passage. Find three incorrect sentences and correct them.

Find one sentence with a strange phrase.

Find one sentence with a tense mistake.

Find one sentence with a punctuation mistake.

A Fill in the blanks using can or could.

1 When I was younger, I had the ability to swim.

When I was younger, I could swim.

2 Veronica had the ability to solve hard math problems. Changing My Shape
Veronica could solve hard math problems.
My name is Oliver. 1 Last month, I drank some liquid from a strange bottle.
3 Nathan has the ability to play the trumpet. The next day, my body felt like jelly. 2 I suddenly realized that I can change my
Nathan can play the trumpet. shape.
All I had to do was think hard. 3 I could make myself as tall as a basketball
4 My sisters have the ability to speak French fluently.
player. I went to the playground and dunked a ball. I could also make myself
My sisters can speak French fluently.
very wide. I was so big that I couldn’t fit through the door. Changing my shape
5 Kevin had the ability to fix cars. was really cool!
Kevin could fix cars. A few days later, my superpower went away. I tried to make myself small, but I
couldn’t. 4 Was it just a crazy dream! I don’t think so.
5 I use to be uncomfortable with my body. But now I know that this is the
B Rewrite the following sentences using could for ability and used to for past
conditions or habitual actions. perfect shape for me. It wasn’t a dream. I really could change my shape!

1 I had the ability to run marathons. ( I may or may not still have the ability. )
I could run marathons.

2 My twin brother and I ate ice cream every day. ( But we no longer eat it. )

1 ➁ I suddenly realized that I could change my shape. (tense)

My twin brother and I used to eat ice cream every day.

3 Belle lived in Mexico City. ( But she doesn’t live there anymore. )
Belle used to live in Mexico City. 2 ➃ Was it just a crazy dream? (punctuation)

4 Andre had the ability to jump high. (He may or may not still have the ability.)
Andre could jump high. 3 ⑤ I used to be uncomfortable with my body. (strange phrase)

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 Write the second draft of your fictional narrative story based on the first draft Write the final draft of your fictional narrative story based on your second
in the Student Book (page 41). draft.

Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book. Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book.

Please memorize your final draft and present it in class.

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 5 Healthy Habits
C Read the passage. Find three incorrect sentences and correct them.

Find one sentence with a strange meaning.

Find one sentence with a grammar (relative clause) mistake.

Find one sentence with a spelling mistake.

A Combine the two sentences using that. Use the highlighted words as hints.
Then answer the question.

1 They visited a city . The city is famous for having the world’s tallest building.
They visited a city that is famous for having the world’s tallest building.
Washing Our Hands
2 This carrot juice is delicious. Mary made it .
This carrot juice that Mary made is delicious. We all need to take good care of ourselves. 1 One efective way to do this is by
washing our hands often.
3 I have a neighbor . My neighbor has a black cat.
Why is this important? First of all, washing our hands gets rid of viruses and
I have a neighbor that has a black cat .
bacteria. 2 These are things who can make us sick. Also, washing our hands

4 The park is beautiful. We went to the park yesterday. before we eat is good for our stomachs. 3 This might not seem important, but it

that we went to yesterday is beautiful really matters. It stops bad things from getting into our food.
The park .
Here are some tips for washing your hands: first, always use lots of soap. 4 If

3 you use only water, it won’t get rid of viruses and bacteria. Then make sure to
Q : In which sentence can you use who instead of that? A : Sentence
wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.
Washing your hands regularly isn’t hard. Give it a try! 5 You’ll stay healthy, and
you will spread illnesses to other people.
B Choose the correct word for each sentence.

1 to show contrast
My mother likes apples, [ but / instead ] she doesn’t like oranges.

2 to introduce an alternative option

The restaurant was closed, so we went to a different one [ but / instead ]. 1 ① One effective way to do this is by washing our hands often. (spelling)
3 to show contrast
The weather was hot, [ but / instead ] we still decided to go for a hike. 2 ➁ These are things that can make us sick. (relative clause)

4 to introduce an alternative option

I couldn’t find the book I wanted. [ But / Instead ], I bought one on the bestseller list. 3 ⑤ You’ll stay healthy, and you won’t spread illnesses to other people. (strange meaning)

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 Write the second draft of your expository essay based on the first draft in the Write the final draft of your expository essay based on your second draft.
Student Book (page 51).

Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book. Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book.

Please memorize your final draft and present it in class.

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 6 Why Is It So Important?
C Read the passage. Find three incorrect sentences and correct them.

Find one sentence with a verb mistake.

Find one sentence with a grammar (gerund) mistake.

Find one sentence with a transitional word or phrase mistake.

A Complete the sentences using the -ing form of the given verbs.

1 Learning different languages is interesting. [ learn ]

2 Playing a new musical instrument requires practice. [ play ]

Learning Science
3 Drawing and painting are my favorite after-school activities. [ draw, paint ]
1 There is many subjects to study in school. One of the most important is
4 Running and swimming regularly make you healthy. [ run, swim ] science.
2 Learning science is important for several reasons. First, studying science
5 Writing novels is my hobby. [ write ] helps us understand many things about the world around us. It teaches us
about our bodies, the Earth, and the universe. 3 Two, science will be very
important in the future. These days, many important scientific discoveries are
taking place. 4 Learn about them will help us do well in school and get the
best jobs. 5 Finally, science is connected to many other subjects. If you study

B Fill in the blanks using the given words in the box. science, you will also learn about math, history, and technology. This will make
you a well-rounded student.
Finally First In conclusion Of course, everyone should study a wide variety of subjects in school.
Furthermore Second
However, for these reasons, science is the most essential to a good education.

Singing is important in our lives. It brings joy and has many benefits.
1 First , singing lets us express ourselves and share our feelings through

music. 2 Second , singing helps us relax and feel less stressed. Studies show that

singing regularly can reduce stress levels. In addition, singing improves our vocal skills. 1 ➀ There are many subjects to study in school. (verb)
3 Furthermore , singing brings people together and makes us feel connected.

2 ③ Second, science will be very important in the future. (transitional word)

4 Finally , singing can make the atmosphere happy and positive.
5 In conclusion , singing is great! It helps us express ourselves, relax, improve, connect,

3 ④ Learning about them will help us do well in school and get the best jobs. (gerund)
and create a happy environment.

22 Unit 6 23
 Write the second draft of your expository essay based on the first draft in the Write the final draft of your expository essay based on your second draft.
Student Book (page 59).

Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book. Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book.

Please memorize your final draft and present it in class.

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 7 Pets for Apartment Living
C Read the passage. Find three incorrect sentences and correct them.

Find one sentence with a verb mistake.

Find one sentence with a grammar (comparative) mistake.

Find one sentence with a transitional word or phrase mistake.

A Change the given words to their comparative forms.

Adverbs

1 (well) The team played better in the second half of the game.

2 (hard) Lucy studies harder now than she did before. Turtles or Lizards?
3 (slowly) I run more slowly than my younger brother does. Many people live in small apartments. 1 They must choose their pets carefully.

Adjectives
I think they should choose turtles instead of lizards.
There are several reasons for this. First of all, turtles are slower than lizards.
4 (good) This cookie tastes better than the one I had yesterday.
2 So they are more easy to catch if they escape. Lizards can run away and hide
5 (bad) Traffic is worse today than it was yesterday. in small places. And if they get into the hallway, they will scare the neighbors.
3 Also, turtles are easier to play with in an apartment. Many lizards don’t like
6 (expensive) A is 10 dollars. B is 14 dollars. B is more expensive than A. to be touched. Some will even bite if they feel scared. 4 And you can pick up
pet turtles if you’re careful and use both hands. 5 Finally, lizards sometimes has
a strong smell. If you forget to clean their cage, the whole apartment will smell

B Choose the contrasting viewpoint and fill in the blanks. bad.

For these reasons, I think turtles are better suited for apartments than lizards.
ⓐ However, it can be stressful sometimes.
ⓑ However, we like reading books more.
ⓒ On the other hand, she dislikes basketball.
ⓓ On the other hand, her twin sister is good at sports.

1 Ella loves playing soccer. ⓒ On the other hand, she dislikes basketball.
1 ② So they are easier to catch if they escape. (comparative)

2 My family enjoys watching movies. ⓑ However, we like reading books more.

2 ④ On the other hand, [However,] [But] you can pick up pet turtles if you’re careful and
3 Living in an apartment is comfortable. ⓐ However, it can be stressful sometimes. use both hands. (transitional word)

4 Jessie is good at academics. ⓓ On the other hand, her twin sister is good at sports. 3 ⑤ Finally, lizards sometimes have a strong smell. (verb)

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 Write the second draft of your persuasive essay based on the first draft in the Write the final draft of your persuasive essay based on your second draft.
Student Book (page 69).

Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book. Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book.

Please memorize your final draft and present it in class.

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 8 A Letter to a Principal
C Read the passage. Find three incorrect sentences and correct them.

Find one sentence with a spelling mistake.

Find one sentence with a punctuation mistake.

Find one sentence with a grammar (should) mistake.

A Unscramble the sentences.

1 never eat spicy food I .

I never eat spicy food.

Dear Principal Kowalski,

2 to everyone Sara kind is usually .

I would like to share my opinion about our school’s clubs. Right now, there are
Sara is usually kind to everyone.
only a few clubs to choose from. 1 I think there are more. Here are my reasons.
First of all, the current clubs have too many members. 2 This ofen makes it
3 We for dinner to celebrate occasionally go out special days .
difficult to organize events. And during meetings, many members don’t get
We occasionally go out for dinner to celebrate special days. a chance to talk. Secondly, we need more variety. 3 Some students are not
interested in sports or music. But if we had more clubs, everyone could find
4 tired in the morning My father is rarely .
one that interests them. Finally, starting a new club is a valuable experience for
My father is rarely tired in the morning. students. It teaches us lessons that we can use later in life.
4 I think we should have several new school clubs. Do you agree? If not,
5 jogging Alec early to go always wakes up . please let me know why. Thank you for your time.
Alec always wakes up early to go jogging.
5 Sincerely.
Kevin Kim

B Complete the sentences using should and the given words to give advice or
suggestions.

1 You have a lot of homework. ( you, start now ) You should start now.
1 ① I think there should be more. (should)
2 Be careful! The soup is very hot. ( you, wait ) You should wait.

2 ② This often makes it difficult to organize events. (spelling)

3 My brother is very tired. ( he, take a nap ) He should take a nap.

4 The bus is coming soon. ( we, get ready ) We should get ready.

5 We need some milk. ( we, buy milk ) We should buy milk. 3 ⑤ Sincerely, (punctuation)

30 Unit 8 31
 Write the second draft of your persuasive letter based on the first draft in the Write the final draft of your persuasive letter based on your second draft.
Student Book (page 77).

Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book. Writing will vary. For a sample, please refer to the student book.

Please memorize your final draft and present it in class.

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