Unit 1

Chapter 1: Family Relationships

Lesson 1

Text 1: Blood is Thicker Than Water

A. “Blood is thicker than water” means that family is very important. Many young people like
spending time with friends more than with family. They might even choose to skip family events,
like visiting a grandparent or going to a cousin’s wedding. But they might miss out on good
times with family!

B. In places like Asia, South America, and Africa, many children live with grandparents, aunts,
or uncles. This is called an extended family. But in Europe, Australia, and North America, not as
many kids live with their big families. Could this mean some children miss out on the help of
family members?

C. Family members help children in many ways. For example, grandparents have more time to
read stories or play games. They’re often patient and kind because they have learned a lot.
Grandparents can also help with problems that children face.

D. It’s good for kids to learn from grandparents. They can hear stories about the past and learn
to be kind and helpful. Sometimes kids feel close to their grandparents, even more than their
parents.

E. Some young people think living alone will be fun, but it can also be lonely. Staying with family
helps them feel supported. They can also save money for college or their future.

F. If grandparents live far away, kids can still talk to them by phone or computer. It’s nice to
know there’s someone to help when things are hard. There’s even a saying, “If things aren’t
going well, call your grandma!”

G. Friends are special, but family will always be there. Grandparents won’t be around forever,
so it’s important to enjoy time with them while we can.

Vocabulary Definitions

1. Important – Something that means a lot and should be cared about.

2. Extended family – Family members like grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
3. Patient – Able to wait calmly without getting upset.
4. Support – Help and care given to someone.
5. Far away – At a large distance from someone or something.
6. Opinion – What someone thinks or feels about something.
7. Lonely – Feeling sad because you are alone or without friends.
8. Appreciate – To be thankful for something or someone.
Comprehension Questions

1. a) Family is important
2. c) Grandparents
3. b) Asia, South America, and Africa
4. b) They miss their family's support
5. b) By calling or emailing them
6. b) Family is always there for you
7. b) They will not be around forever

Lesson 2:

1. How many of children in Africa live with their extended families?

→ Many children in Africa live with their extended families.

2. What helps children in extended families learn about the past?

→ Grandparents tell them stories about the past.

3. What word describes how living alone might feel sometimes?

→Lonely.

4. According to the saying, who should you call when you have a problem?

→ Your grandma (grandmother).

Text 2: Teenagers

A. Teenagers are young people aged thirteen to nineteen years old. My friend Amanda
has three teenagers in her family. Her first son is Charlie. He is nineteen years old.
Charlie works part-time in a garage and goes to college two days a week. He loves
cars and motorbikes and wants to be a mechanic. Charlie can drive, but he doesn’t
have a car. B. Amanda’s second son is Fred, and he is sixteen. He will start college
soon. Fred plays tennis after school on Wednesdays, and he runs with a club on
Tuesdays and Fridays. He also likes to play video games and watch YouTube. C.
Amanda’s daughter is Emily, and she is fifteen. She likes school and wants to be a
teacher when she grows up. Emily likes sports too, and she sometimes plays tennis
with Fred. She loves fashion and watches TikTok videos about it. D. All three
teenagers love their phones. Amanda has some rules about phones at home. They
can’t use their phones at breakfast or dinner. They also have to turn off their phones
before 10 pm.

Skill Practice Questions: Fill in the Blanks

1. Teenagers are young people aged thirteen to nineteen years old.

2. Amanda has three teenagers in her family.
3. Charlie works part-time in a garage.
4. He loves cars and motorbikes.
5. Fred plays tennis after school.
6. She likes school and wants to be a teacher.
7. She loves fashion and sports.
8. All teenagers love their mobile phones.
9. They must turn off their phones before 10 pm.

Reading Comprehension Questions

1. How old is Charlie?

→ Charlie is nineteen years old.
2. What job does Charlie want?
→ He wants to be a mechanic.
3. How old is Fred?
→ Fred is sixteen years old.
4. How old is Emily?
→ Emily is fifteen years old.
5. What job does Emily want?
→ She wants to be a teacher.
6. Who plays tennis?
→ Fred and Emily play tennis.
7. What rule does Amanda have about phones?
→ They can’t use phones at breakfast or dinner, and they must turn them off
before 10 pm.
Lesson 3:

Introduce skill

1. When scanning a text for specific information, which is the best strategy?
→ c) Reading quickly and looking for keywords related to the information you
need.
2. What do key words in a question help you do?
→ b) Find the answer more easily.

Text 3: Vietnamese Family Traditions

A. In Vietnam, marriage and family are very important. In the countryside, parents

often help their children find someone to marry. Divorces are not common, though

they happen more in cities. In traditional families, each person has a role. The man

provides money for the family, while older children help take care of their younger

brothers and sisters.

B. The woman in the family takes care of everyone, including her parents, husband,

and children. In rural areas, women also help with farming. Vietnamese women

follow four virtues: working hard, being kind, speaking nicely, and behaving well.

C. Vietnamese families have two important traditions. The first is caring for their

parents when they are old. The second is honoring their parents after they pass away.

In many homes, there is an altar with pictures of ancestors. Family members place

flowers or fruit on the altar to show respect, believing their ancestors’ spirits will feel

happy.

Vocabulary Definitions

1. altar → b. a special table used to honor ancestors

2. ancestor → a. a family member from the past, like a great-grandparent
 3. countryside → c. areas away from big cities, often with farms
4. divorce → g. when two married people decide to separate
5. marriage → h. when two people become husband and wife
6. respect → e. showing care and honor to someone or something
7. spirit → f. the part of a person that some believe lives on after they pass away
8. virtues → d. good qualities or values people try to follow

Comprehension Questions

1. What do parents in the countryside often help with?

→ b) Finding a spouse for their children (Paragraph A: "parents often help their
children find someone to marry")
2. Who is responsible for providing money in traditional Vietnamese families?
→ c) The man (Paragraph A: "The man provides money for the family")
3. What is one of the four virtues Vietnamese women live by?
→ b) Working hard (Paragraph B: "four virtues: working hard, being kind, speaking
nicely, and behaving well")
4. What do Vietnamese people do when their parents grow old?
→ b) They care for them (Paragraph C: "The first is caring for their parents when
they are old")
5. Why do Vietnamese families have an altar with pictures?
→ a) To keep their ancestors’ spirits happy (Paragraph C: "believing their
ancestors’ spirits will feel happy")
6. What do family members place on the altar to show respect?
→ b) Flowers or fruit (Paragraph C: "place flowers or fruit on the altar")
7. What is an important tradition in Vietnamese families?
→ b) Honoring their parents after they pass away (Paragraph C: "The second is
honoring their parents after they pass away")

Review vocabulary:

1. a family member from the past, like a great-grandparent: ancestor

2. a special table used to honor ancestors: altar
3. able to wait calmly without getting upset: patient
4. areas away from big cities, often with farms: countryside
5. at a large distance from someone or something: far away
6. family members like grandparents, aunts, and uncles: extended family
7. feeling sad because you are alone or without friends: lonely
8. good qualities or values people try to follow: virtues
9. help and care given to someone: support
10. showing care and honor to someone or something: respect
 11. something that means a lot and should be cared about: important
12. the part of a person that some believe lives on after they pass away: spirit
13. to be thankful for something or someone: appreciate
14. what someone thinks or feels about something: opinion
15. when two married people decide to separate: divorce
16. when two people become husband and wife: marriage

Homework:

Text 4: Family: A Special Bond

A. Family is an important part of our lives. It’s like having a team of people who care

about us and make us feel loved. Families can be different. Some families have just

parents and kids, while others have more relatives like grandparents or cousins. There

are also families with one parent or families with adopted children. Every family is

special.

B. In most families, parents help guide their children. They teach kids to be
responsible,

to trust others, and to show respect. When kids have brothers or sisters, they can learn

how to share and be kind to each other.

C. Big families give children more people to learn from. Children can discover new

things about their family’s history and culture. Families make us feel safe and loved.

Even if families aren’t perfect, they always support us. Having a strong family bond

makes life happier, and we should appreciate it.

Vocabulary Questions
 1. What does "team" mean?
→ a) A group of people working together (Paragraph A: "It’s like having
a team of people who care about us")
2. Who are "relatives"?
→ b) Family members like cousins or grandparents (Paragraph A:
"others have more relatives like grandparents or cousins")
3. How is "responsible" described?
→ b) Doing what is needed or expected (Paragraph B: "teach kids to be
responsible")
4. What does "respect" mean?
→ b) Showing care and honor for others (Paragraph B: "to show
respect")
5. What does "appreciate" mean?
→ a) To be thankful for it (Paragraph C: "we should appreciate it")
6. How is "bond" described?
→ a) A close connection with others (Paragraph C: "strong family bond")

Skills Questions: Identify Key Words & Answers

1. Scanning for Answers

1. What are the different types of families mentioned?

→ Parents and kids; families with grandparents/cousins; one-parent families;
families with adopted children. (Paragraph A)
2. What values do siblings learn?
→ Sharing and kindness. (Paragraph B: "learn how to share and be kind")
3. Role of parents?
→ b) Parents help children grow up and teach them important
things (Paragraph B: "parents help guide their children... teach kids to be
responsible, trust others, and show respect")
4. What can larger families offer?
→ b) Larger families can provide support and advice on different
things (Paragraph C: "Big families give children more people to learn from...
discover family history and culture")

2. Scanning Practice
 1. What does the author compare family to?
→ A team of people who care about us. (Paragraph A)
2. Where can children find support and safety?
→ In their families. (Paragraph C: "Families make us feel safe and loved... always
support us")
3. What does the passage say about different families?
→ b) Families can be different but still special (Paragraph A:
"Every family is special")
4. What do siblings learn from each other?
→ a) How to share and be kind (Paragraph B)

Unit 1

Chapter 2: Holidays

Lesson 1:

Skimming Questions

1. What is the main idea of the text?

→ b) Tet is the biggest holiday in Vietnam focused on family and tradition
(Paragraph A & D)
2. What is one special activity families do during Tet?
→ b) Put up a bamboo Neu tree to keep away spirits (Paragraph B)

Vocabulary Definitions

1. altar → e. a table used for placing special items, often to remember ancestors
2. bamboo → f. a tall plant with hard, hollow stems, often used for building
3. celebrate → h. to do something special for an event or holiday
4. grapefruit → c. a large, round fruit with a bitter taste
5. holiday → d. a special day of celebration
6. honoring → g. showing respect to someone
7. lantern → a. a decorative light, often hung outside
8. new beginning → b. a fresh start, often with hope for good things to come
Comprehension Questions

1. What is Tet?
→ a) The biggest holiday in Vietnam (Paragraph A)
2. When does Tet usually happen?
→ a) In January or February (Paragraph A)
3. What is the Neu tree used for?
→ b) To keep away bad spirits (Paragraph B)
4. What is put on the altar during Tet?
→ b) A Five-Fruit Tray (Paragraph C)
5. What do children receive from their parents on Tet?
→ b) Li Xi (lucky money) (Paragraph C)
6. Why do families hang lanterns on the Neu tree?
→ b) To guide their ancestors back home (Paragraph B)
7. Why is Tet special?
→ a) Families come together and share love (Paragraph D)

Lesson 2:

Answer Key: Introduce key skill

1. Tet is the biggest holiday in Vietnam.

YES (Paragraph A states this directly)
2. The Neu tree is used to celebrate the New Year in the summer.
NO (Tet occurs in late January/mid-February, not summer)
3. Families put a Five-Fruit Tray on the altar to wish for a healthy year.
YES (Paragraph C describes this tradition)
4. Lanterns on the Neu tree guide ancestors back home.
YES (Paragraph B mentions this purpose)
5. Children receive toys from their parents during Tet.
NO (Children receive Li Xi/lucky money, not toys - Paragraph C)

Yes/No Comprehension Questions

 1. Tet is the biggest holiday in Vietnam.
→ YES (Paragraph A: "Tet is the biggest holiday in Vietnam.")
2. Tet lasts for two weeks.
→ NO (The text mentions Tet occurs in late January or mid-February but does not
state it lasts two weeks.)
3. The Neu tree is placed in front of the house to keep away bad spirits.
→ YES (Paragraph B: "Vietnamese families put this tree in front of their houses to
keep away bad spirits.")
4. The Five-Fruit Tray is displayed on every family altar during Tet.
→ YES (Paragraph C: "families put a Five-Fruit Tray on the altar.")
5. Children wish their parents good health and receive Li Xi as lucky money.
→ YES (Paragraph C: "children wish their parents good health, and parents give
lucky money called Li Xi.")

Text 8: Winter Celebrations

A. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday. It remembers when the Jewish people

took back the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Hanukkah starts on a different date each

year, but it is always in winter. People light one candle each night on a special lamp

stand called a menorah. They believe this is because a lamp in the Temple stayed

lit for eight days with only a little oil. People also eat special food cooked in oil, like

potato pancakes.

B. St. Lucia’s Day is celebrated on December 13 in Sweden. St. Lucia was a young

girl who helped Christians. Today, Swedish girls wear white dresses and crowns of

candles to honor her. People eat saffron buns called Lussekatter on this day.

C. Christmas is a big holiday for Christians and others around the world. It celebrates

the birth of Jesus and is usually on December 25. People decorate Christmas trees,

exchange gifts, and have a big family feast. In some countries, people sing Christmas

songs, called carols, outside.

D. Kwanzaa is a holiday celebrated by African Americans from December 26 to

January 1. The holiday honors African culture. People wear African clothes, decorate

their homes, and eat fresh fruits. There are also celebrations with African music and

dance, and families talk about African history.

Vocabulary Definitions:

1. candle → g. a stick of wax that burns to give light

2. crown → b. a headpiece often worn for special occasions
3. custom → h. a traditional practice or way of doing things
4. feast → c. a large meal, often for a celebration
5. menorah → e. a special lamp stand used during Hanukkah
6. oil → d. a liquid used in cooking
7. saffron → f. a spice that gives a yellow color and special
flavor to food
8. temple → a. a building used for worship

Comprehension Questions:

1. How long does Hanukkah last?

→ b) Eight days (Paragraph A)
2. What do people light on Hanukkah?
→ a) A menorah (Paragraph A)
3. What do Swedish girls wear on St. Lucia’s Day?
→ a) White dresses and crowns of candles (Paragraph B)
4. When is Christmas usually celebrated?
→ a) December 25 (Paragraph C)
5. What special food is eaten on St. Lucia’s Day?
→ b) Saffron buns (Paragraph B)
6. What does Kwanzaa honor?
→ b) African culture and heritage (Paragraph D)
7. What do people do during Kwanzaa?
→ b) Wear African clothes and enjoy music and dance (Paragraph
D)

Yes/No Questions:
 1. Hanukkah is celebrated on the same date each year.
→ NO (Paragraph A: "Hanukkah starts on a different date each
year")
2. St. Lucia’s Day is celebrated on December 13 in Sweden.
→ YES (Paragraph B)
3. Most people around the world celebrate Christmas on December 25.
→ YES (Paragraph C: "usually on December 25")
4. Kwanzaa is a holiday that honors African culture and heritage.
→ YES (Paragraph D)

Text 9

The Lights of Saint Lucia

A. Britta looked at her packed bag, ready to leave for her friend Kalie’s birthday party.
Her younger sister, Eva, felt sad and didn’t want Britta to go. “Don’t go!” Eva cried.
Britta was excited to make new friends, but she also felt a little sad because Saint
Lucia Day was special for her.

B. Britta knew Eva would miss her help. Eva worried about making coffee and tying her
sash. Britta put a crown with plastic candles on Eva’s head and showed her how to
carry treats upstairs to their parents.

C. The next morning, Britta looked out of the window at her family’s kitchen. She saw
Eva, dressed in a white dress with a red sash, putting treats on a plate. Britta realized
she missed celebrating with her family. She tiptoed to Kalie and whispered, “I need to
go home.” She rushed back and surprised Eva by saying, “I’ll be your helper.” Eva’s
face brightened, and they celebrated Saint Lucia Day together.

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Skills Questions

Skim the text quickly, then choose the correct answers below.

1. What event was Britta planning to attend?

a) A school play

b) A birthday party

c) A Saint Lucia celebration

d) A picnic
2. What is the main theme of the story?

a) Making new friends is more important than family traditions

b) Family traditions are important and can bring people together

c) Parties are a good way to have fun

d) Eva likes to celebrate with her friends

1. What event was Britta planning to attend?

b) A birthday party (From paragraph A: "ready to leave for her friend Kalie’s
birthday party.")
2. What is the main theme of the story?
b) Family traditions are important and can bring people together (Britta initially
leaves for a party but chooses to return home to celebrate Saint Lucia Day with
her sister, showing the value of family traditions.)

Vocabulary Questions

1. What does “packed” mean?

a) Full of things needed for a trip
2. What does “helper” mean?
b) Someone who gives assistance
3. What is a “sash”?
b) A long piece of cloth worn around the waist
4. What does “realized” mean?
b) Became aware or understood something
5. What does “tradition” mean in the text?
b) A custom or belief passed down over time
6. What does “brightened” mean?
a) To become happier or more cheerful

Yes/No Questions

1. Britta was excited to go to Kalie’s birthday party.

Yes (From paragraph A: "Britta was excited to make new friends...")
2. Eva knew how to make coffee on her own.
No (From paragraph B: "Eva worried about making coffee...")
 3. Girls wear a white dress and a red sash on Saint Lucia Day.
Yes (From paragraph C: "She saw Eva, dressed in a white dress with a red
sash...")
4. In the end, Britta returned home to help Eva with the Saint Lucia Day
celebration.
Yes (From paragraph C: "She rushed back and surprised Eva by saying, 'I’ll be
your helper.'")

Vocabulary Review

1. A building used for worship: temple

2. A decorative light, often hung outside: lantern
3. A fresh start, often with hope for good things to come: new beginning
4. A headpiece often worn for special occasions: crown
5. A large meal, often for a celebration: feast
6. A large, round fruit with a bitter taste: grapefruit
7. A liquid used in cooking: oil
8. A special day of celebration: holiday
9. A special lamp stand used during Hanukkah: menorah
10.A spice that gives a yellow color and special flavor to food: saffron
11.A stick of wax that burns to give light: candle
12.A table used for placing special items, often to remember ancestors: altar

13. A tall plant with hard, hollow stems, often used for building:

bamboo

14. A traditional practice or way of doing things:

custom

15. Showing respect to someone:

honoring

16. To do something special for an event or holiday:

celebrate

Homework chapter 1

Text 10:
The Mid-autumn Festival

A. In Vietnam, every child looks forward to Tết Trung Thu, or the Mid-autumn Festival.
This festival is also called the "Children's Festival." Kids dream about carrying colorful
lanterns and eating mooncakes on this special night.

B. There is a story about a man named Cuội, who floated to the moon holding a
magical banyan tree. People say you can see his shadow under the tree on the full
moon. During the festival, children parade with lanterns to help guide Cuội from the
moon back to earth.

C. The Mid-autumn Festival is also a time to celebrate the harvest, especially for
farmers. Families place fruit and cakes on a special table as offerings to honor family
members from the past. Afterward, they eat mooncakes, which come in different
shapes and flavors.

D. One of the best parts of the festival is the lion dance. Children carry red lanterns
and watch the lion dancers perform. The lion looks funny and a little scary, making
children laugh and cheer. For Vietnamese kids, the lion dance under the full moon is a
magical part of Trung Thu.

Revised Vocabulary Definitions

1. Float – to stay on the surface of water or in the air

2. Guide – to help someone find their way
3. Shadow – a dark shape that appears when something blocks light
4. Harvest – the time when crops are collected from the fields
5. Parade – a public event where people walk or march in a line
6. Cakes – sweet baked treats, often enjoyed during special events
7. Shapes – different forms or outlines, like round or square
8. Scary – something that causes a little fear or surprise
9.

Comprehension Questions

1. What is another name for Tết Trung Thu?

a) Children's Festival
b) Harvest Day
c) Mooncake Festival
2. Who is Cuội in the story?
a) A magical lion
 b) A man who went to the moon
c) A child with a lantern
3. What do children carry during the festival?
a) Food
b) Lanterns
c) Flowers
4. What do families place on a special table during the festival?
a) Mooncakes and fruit
b) Candles and flowers
c) Toys and clothes
5. What is a mooncake?
a) A type of dance
b) A special cake for the festival
c) A kind of fruit
6. What dance do children watch during the festival?
a) The dragon dance
b) The lion dance
c) The harvest dance
7. How do children feel watching the lion dance?
a) Scared and quiet
b) Happy and excited
c) Angry and sad
1. What is another name for Tết Trung Thu?
a) Children's Festival (From paragraph A: "This festival is also called the
'Children's Festival.'")
2. Who is Cuội in the story?
b) A man who went to the moon (From paragraph B: "There is a story about a
man named Cuội, who floated to the moon holding a magical banyan tree.")
3. What do children carry during the festival?
b) Lanterns (From paragraph A: "Kids dream about carrying colorful lanterns..."
and paragraph B: "children parade with lanterns...")
4. What do families place on a special table during the festival?
a) Mooncakes and fruit (From paragraph C: "Families place fruit and cakes on a
special table...")
5. What is a mooncake?
b) A special cake for the festival (From paragraph C: "they eat mooncakes,
which come in different shapes and flavors.")
6. What dance do children watch during the festival?
b) The lion dance (From paragraph D: "One of the best parts of the festival is the
lion dance.")
7. How do children feel watching the lion dance?
b) Happy and excited (From paragraph D: "The lion looks funny and a little scary,
making children laugh and cheer.")
 1. The Mid-autumn Festival is also called Tết Trung Thu.
Yes (From paragraph A: "In Vietnam, every child looks forward to Tết Trung Thu,
or the Mid-autumn Festival.")
2. Adults enjoy lighting lanterns on this holiday.
No (The text mentions children carrying lanterns, not adults.)
3. The Mid-autumn Festival is exactly the same in Vietnam and China.
No (The text only describes the Vietnamese celebration, not a comparison with
China.)
4. Celebrating the harvest is important during Tết Trung Thu.
Yes (From paragraph C: "The Mid-autumn Festival is also a time to celebrate the
harvest, especially for farmers.")
5. Families offer food to their ancestors before they eat mooncakes.
Yes (From paragraph C: "Families place fruit and cakes on a special table as
offerings to honor family members from the past. Afterward, they eat
mooncakes...")
6. Children pretend to be lions and dance during this holiday.
No (Children watch the lion dance, not perform it themselves.)

Unit 1:

Chapter 3: Places and building

Lesson 1

Vocabulary Definitions:

1. container → b. a large box used to hold or transport things

2. igloo → c. a small house made of ice blocks
3. privacy → f. being away from others so no one can see or hear
you
4. reindeer → d. a type of animal found in cold areas, related to
deer
5. skins → e. animal hides used for warmth or decoration
6. surrounded → g. having something all around you
7. vacation → a. a break from work or school to relax or travel
8. visitors → h. people who go to a place to see or enjoy it

Multiple Choice Comprehension Questions:

 1. What is the main idea of the text?
→ b) Unusual places to live or stay around the world
2. What is the main idea of paragraph A?
→ b) Houseboats are like other houses, but on a river

What is the main idea of paragraph D?

→ a) Igloos are homes made of ice

Skill Practice Questions (Fill in the blanks with the correct home or location):

1. What type of house is rebuilt every winter?

→ igloo (Paragraph D mentions that igloos are made of ice and
found in cold places.)
2. What type of house can float on the water?
→ houseboat (Paragraph A describes houseboats in Amsterdam that
float on water.)
3. What type of house has no privacy?
→ glass house (Paragraph B describes a see-through house made of
glass with no privacy.)
4. What type of house is up in a tree?
→ treehouse (Paragraph E talks about a treehouse in England.)

Lesson 2:
Matching Words & Phrases with Meanings:
1. A break from work or school → vacation
2. A large box used to hold or transport → container
3. A small house made of ice blocks → igloo
4. A type of animal in cold areas → reindeer
5. Animal hides used for warmth → skins
6. Being away from others → privacy
7. Having something all around you → surrounded
8. Homes on the water → houseboats
Choosing the Best Paraphrase:

1. "The treehouse had everything we needed."

→ b) The treehouse was well-equipped.
2. "Some houseboats can move to other parts of the river."
→ a) Not all houseboats are fixed in one place.
3. "A house in Chile was built from 12 containers."
→ b) 12 containers made one house.

Comprehension/Skill Practice (Yes/No Questions):

1. Most people live in hotels. → no (Most live in houses or

apartments.)
2. Houseboats have rooms similar to regular houses. → yes
(Paragraph A mentions living room, kitchen, bathroom.)
3. The see-through house in Tokyo is made of ice blocks. → no (It's
made of glass, not ice.)
4. Shipping containers can be used as guest rooms. → yes (Paragraph
C mentions this.)
5. Shaun and Rachel used the kitchen in their treehouse. → yes
(Paragraph E mentions a couple staying in a treehouse with a
kitchen.)

Text 14:

Vocabulary Definitions:

1. armchair → a. a chair with support for the arms

2. comfortable → e. feeling relaxed and at ease
3. drawer → d. a storage compartment in furniture, often in desks
4. equipment → h. tools or items needed for a task
5. focus → g. to pay full attention to something
6. highlighter → c. a pen with bright ink for marking important
words
7. lamp → b. a light source used for reading or working
8. staples → f. small metal pieces used to hold papers together
Choosing the Best Paraphrase:

1. "My office is a place where I can focus and work."

→ a) I can concentrate and get tasks done in my office.
2. "I like having a comfortable chair to sit on."
→ a) I enjoy sitting on a soft chair in my office.
3. "I keep highlighters in my desk drawer to mark important
things."
→ a) I store markers in my drawer to highlight essential
information.
4. "My lamp is useful when I work late."
→ b) I use the lamp to see better if I’m working late.
5. "My desk has a telephone and a printer."
→ c) My desk is equipped with a phone and a printer.

Lesson 3:

Text 15:

Famous Landmarks in Vietnam

A. Vietnam is a country with many special places. Some of these places are protected

by UNESCO, an organization that helps keep important landmarks safe. Vietnam has

beautiful places like Halong Bay and busy cities with many motorbikes.

B. One famous place to visit in Vietnam is the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. This shrine

is very quiet and has pretty gardens and old buildings. It was once one of Vietnam’s

oldest universities.

C. Another landmark is the One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi. This small pagoda stands

on one pillar in a pond. It looks like a flower growing out of the water! Many people

come to see it.

D. There is also the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi. This building has the body of

Ho Chi Minh, a famous leader. Guards in white uniforms watch over it. Nearby is his
house, where he lived and worked.

E. Halong Bay is another famous place in Vietnam. It has many big rocks that stick

out of the water, making it look beautiful. People call it one of the seven wonders of

the world!

Skills Practice Questions (Yes/No/Not Given):

1. Vietnam is known for its special places protected by UNESCO.

→ Yes (Paragraph A mentions UNESCO protection for landmarks.)
2. The Temple of Literature in Hanoi is very noisy.
→ No (Paragraph B describes it as "very quiet.")
3. People come to the One Pillar Pagoda to worship.
→ Not given (Paragraph C mentions visitors but doesn’t specify
worship.)
4. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum holds the body of a famous leader.
→ Yes (Paragraph D states it contains Ho Chi Minh’s body.)
5. Uncle Ho's house is near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
→ Yes (Paragraph D mentions his house is "nearby.")
6. Halong Bay has many large rocks rising out of the water.
→ Yes (Paragraph E describes "big rocks that stick out of the
water.")
7. Halong Bay is a popular place for motorbike tours.
→ Not given (Motorbikes are mentioned in Paragraph A but not
linked to Halong Bay.)
8. The Temple of Literature was one of the oldest universities in
Vietnam.
→ Yes (Paragraph B confirms this.)

Vocabulary Definitions:

1. guard → b. a person who protects a place or thing

2. landmark → f. a well-known place or building with special
importance
3. mausoleum → a. a large building where important people are
remembered
 4. pagoda → e. a tower with multiple levels, often used for worship
5. pond → d. a small body of still water
6. scenery → h. the natural beauty of a place, especially from a
distance
7. shrine → c. a place for worship or honoring something special
8. UNESCO → g. an organization that helps protect important places
worldwide

Homework

Text 16:

Markets around the World

A. Today, many people shop in supermarkets, but markets are also a great place
to shop. Markets are found all over the world, and each one is unique. You can find
fresh food, crafts, and other special items at markets.
B. Food is often fresher and cheaper in markets because farmers sell directly to
people.
At food markets, you might find interesting things to eat, like moose or reindeer in
Finland. Local foods are sold, so each market has something different.
C. Markets are also good for buying clothes. Some markets sell second-hand clothes,
and others have special clothes made by new designers. In London, you can find
unique clothes at the markets.
D. Some markets are made for visitors. They sell things from the local area, like
fabrics, rugs, and art. In Mexico, you can buy colorful fabrics and glass. At Christmas
time in Europe, markets sell decorations and gifts.

Review Vocabulary (Sentence Completion):

1. During her work, she likes to keep all her equipment organized on her desk.
2. After working all day, he relaxes in an armchair near the fireplace.
3. Each winter, they look forward to taking a vacation in the snowy mountains.
4. The forest cabin offers complete privacy, away from the busy city.
5. She used a yellow highlighter to mark important points in her book.
6. The drawer in the office helps keep her important files safe.
7. Tourists love to visit the traditional igloo made of ice in the village.
8. She brought her own camping container for the outdoor trip.
9. The old wooden chest had a large drawer to store small items.
10.They felt comfortable in the warmth of the cozy cabin.
 11.Visitors from nearby towns come to see the festival every year.
12.The cozy room was surrounded by tall, green plants that made it feel like a
retreat.

Understanding Price Words

1. "Increasing price" → b) Prices are going up

2. "Bargain price" → b) The price is lower than usual
3. "Fair price" → b) The price is good and not too high
4. "Great price" → a) The price is low

Skill #1 Questions (Choose the best answer)

1. Markets are found all over the world, and each one is unique.
→ c) Markets are everywhere, and each one is special.
2. Food is often fresher and cheaper in markets because farmers
sell directly to people.
→ b) Markets have fresher food because it comes straight from
farmers.
3. In Finland, you can buy moose and reindeer at the food markets.
→ a) Finland has unique foods like moose and reindeer.
4. At Christmas markets in Europe, people buy decorations and
gifts.
→ b) People find holiday decorations and gifts at Christmas
markets.

Skill #2 Questions (Yes/No/Not Given)

1. Markets are only found in cities. → No (Paragraph A says they

are "found all over the world," not limited to cities.)
2. Farmers sell directly to people at markets, making food fresher.
→ Yes (Paragraph B confirms this.)
3. You can buy video games at traditional Christmas markets in
Europe. → Not given (Paragraph D mentions decorations/gifts but
not video games.)
 4. In Mexico, markets sell colorful fabrics and glass. → Yes
(Paragraph D states this.)
5. Markets in London are known for special clothes made by new
designers. → Yes (Paragraph C mentions unique clothes by
designers in London.)
6. All markets around the world are exactly the same. → No
(Paragraph A emphasizes each market is "unique.")

Review 1: People around you

Text 19

Advantages of Living in a Big City

A. Living in a big city can be costly and noisy, and there is often traffic and pollution.

But many people like living in big cities because they are convenient and have lots of

fun things to do.

B. Big cities usually have good public transportation, like buses and subways, so

people don’t need to drive everywhere. This helps with traffic, and people can save

money on parking.

C. Big cities have good hospitals and clinics open all the time. This makes it easy to

get medical help when you need it.

D. Some big cities have fun nightlife, with restaurants, shops, and places to visit late

at night. Cities like New York and London stay busy, even when other cities are going

to sleep.

E. People in big cities come from many different backgrounds, so you can meet and

learn about people from other cultures. This makes living in a big city exciting and

helps you understand others.

Vocabulary Questions
 1. "Costly" → a) Requiring a lot of money
2. "Pollution" → a) Harmful substances in the air, water, or
environment
3. "Transportation" → a) Ways of traveling from one place to
another
4. "Clinic" → b) A small medical center where people can get help
5. "Nightlife" → a) Activities, like dining or entertainment, that
happen in the evening
6. "Subway" → b) An underground train system in big cities
7. "Background" → a) A person’s culture, history, or life
experience
8. "Convenient" → b) Easy to use or helpful for getting things done

Skimming a Text and Identifying Main Ideas

1. Main idea of the first paragraph (A) → a) Cities are expensive

and noisy but have many benefits.
2. Main idea of the second paragraph (B) → a) Public transportation
in big cities makes traveling easier and cheaper.
3. Main idea of the third paragraph (C) → b) People in cities can
easily access healthcare anytime.
4. Main idea of the whole text → a) Living in big cities can be
convenient and enjoyable for many reasons.
5. (Repeated question) → a) Living in big cities can be convenient
and enjoyable for many reasons.

Unit 2

Chapter 1: Animals and their habitats

Lesson 1:

Text 1: Animals and Their Habitats

Animals are incredible creatures that live in many places around the world. Their
homes, called habitats, are where they find food, water, and shelter. Each habitat is

different, and animals must adapt to survive in their environment.

1. Forest Habitat: Forests are filled with tall trees, bushes, and many animals. Bears,

deer, and owls all call the forest home. Birds build their nests high in the trees to stay

safe, and insects like bees and butterflies are busy gathering nectar from flowers.

2. Desert Habitat: Deserts are hot and dry places with very little water. Camels are

famous desert animals that store water in their bodies to survive the heat. Other

creatures, like scorpions, come out only at night when it’s cooler. Plants like cacti
grow

here because they can store water for a long time.

3. Ocean Habitat: Oceans cover most of the Earth and are full of life. Whales and

dolphins swim in deep waters, while colorful fish live near coral reefs. Sea turtles,

jellyfish, and crabs are just a few examples of the diverse creatures that live in this

watery world.

4. Grassland Habitat: Grasslands are wide, open spaces with tall grasses and few

trees. Animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes live here in groups called herds. The

grasses help protect smaller animals like rabbits and snakes from predators by giving

them a place to hide.

5. Arctic Habitat: The Arctic is cold and covered in ice and snow. Polar bears and

seals live here, surviving with thick fur or blubber to keep them warm. Arctic foxes

and snowy owls blend into the snowy environment with their white fur and feathers,

which helps them stay safe.

Animals depend on their habitats for survival. They use the resources around them to

stay healthy, grow, and raise their young.

Vocabulary Matching
 1. adapt → e. to change to fit into a place or survive better
2. camouflage → a. colors or patterns that help animals hide
3. diverse → b. many different types
4. environment → c. the area where an animal or plant lives
5. habitat → d. the home of an animal where it lives, eats, and
sleeps
6. survive → f. to stay alive, especially in hard conditions

Comprehension Questions

1. What is a habitat?
→ b) A home for animals
2. Which habitat is very hot and dry?
→ c) Desert
3. What helps polar bears survive in the Arctic?
→ b) Thick fur
4. Which habitat is known for its tall grasses and herds of
animals?
→ c) Grassland
5. Why do animals adapt to their habitats?
→ b) To stay alive

Lesson 2:

Identifying Topic Sentences

1. Forest Habitat:
→ a) "Forests are lush with tall trees, bushes, and a variety of
animals."
(Correctly describes forests with trees and diverse animals like bears and birds.)
2. Desert Habitat:
→ b) "Deserts are hot, dry places where animals like camels and
scorpions live."
(Matches the description of deserts and their unique adaptations.)
3. Ocean Habitat:
→ a) "Oceans cover most of the Earth and are filled with diverse
 marine life."
(Summarizes the ocean's vastness and marine biodiversity.)
4. Grassland Habitat:
→ a) "Grasslands are habitats where lions, zebras, and giraffes
live in groups called herds."
(Accurately highlights grassland animals and their social structures.)
5. Arctic Habitat:
→ a) "The Arctic is a freezing cold place covered in snow and
ice where polar bears and seals live."
(Captures the Arctic's extreme conditions and key species.)

Comprehension/Skill Practice Questions

1. What do animals need from their habitats to survive?

→ a) Food, water, and shelter (Stated in the introduction.)
2. How do camels survive in the desert?
→ a) By storing water in their bodies (From the desert habitat
paragraph.)
3. What helps polar bears stay warm in the Arctic?
→ b) Their blubber and thick fur (Explicitly mentioned for Arctic
survival.)
4. Which animals are often found in grasslands?
→ c) Lions, zebras, and giraffes (Listed in the grassland section.)
5. Why is camouflage important for Arctic foxes and snowy owls?
→ c) It helps them blend into the snow and avoid predators.
(Described in the Arctic habitat paragraph.)

Text #2

Camouflage

Animals have special ways to survive in the places they live. One way they do this

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is through camouflage. Camouflage helps an animal blend into its surroundings so

that other animals cannot see it. This makes it easier for them to hide from predators
or to sneak up on their prey.

Some animals change their color to match the season. For example, a snowshoe

hare has brown fur in the summer, but it turns white in the winter to blend in with the

snow. Other animals, like chameleons, change their colors to match the leaves or

sand where they live. This helps them stay safe from predators.

Other animals pretend to look like something else. A stick insect looks like a twig,

which makes it hard to spot. Predators might not even notice it! Even some predators

use camouflage to help them hunt. For example, a snake’s pattern can help it hide in

the rainforest so it can surprise its prey.

Camouflage is one way animals survive in their habitats. It helps them stay hidden,

stay safe, and find food.

Vocabulary Activity

1. What does the word camouflage mean in this text?

→ b) Hiding or blending into the surroundings (The text explains how
animals use camouflage to blend in.)
2. What is the meaning of predator in the text?
→ b) An animal that hunts others (Mentioned in contexts like snakes
hunting prey.)
3. What does the word habitat mean in this text?
→ a) The natural home of an animal (Linked to where animals live and
adapt.)

Matching Words with Synonyms

1. camouflage → f. to blend in
2. characteristic → c. feature (A distinguishing trait, like color-changing
fur.)
3. habitat → b. environment
 4. jungle → e. rainforest (A type of habitat mentioned for snakes.)
5. predator → d. hunter
6. variety → a. diversity (Refers to different types of camouflage
adaptations.)

Lesson 3:

Text 3:

The Walking Stick Bug

Walking stick bugs are amazing insects that look just like sticks! This is called
mimicry,

which is a type of camouflage. Mimicry helps them hide from animals that might

want to eat them, called predators. Walking sticks live in forests where there are lots

of branches and leaves. They spend most of their time on trees or under twigs.

Here’s a cool fact: walking stick bug eggs look like tiny plant seeds! Most walking

sticks are less than 5 inches (13 cm) long, but the biggest one lives in Borneo and is
13

inches (33 cm) long! Scientists have discovered about 3,000 different kinds of walking

stick bugs.

The Walking Stick Escape

One day, all the walking stick bugs were gone! I had forgotten to close the lid on their

cage before going to school. Luckily, I got home before my mom and sister. I had

about 30 minutes to find the walking sticks and put them back before they noticed.

I started looking everywhere. Walking stick bugs use camouflage to hide, so I knew

they would be hard to spot. Even though we don’t have trees in our apartment, we

do have house plants. I checked the big plant by the door and found one! Then I

checked the plants in the living room and found three more. That meant one bug was
still missing.

I kept looking, but time was running out. Finally, I spotted something strange on the

napkin holder on the dining room table. I had made it at camp out of sticks! There

was the last walking stick bug, hiding on one of the sticks. I carefully picked it up and

placed it back in the cage. Phew! I learned that you have to think like a walking stick

bug to find one

Skill Questions

1. What is one topic sentence from the passage?

→ Possible answer:
"Walking stick bugs are amazing insects that look just like sticks!"
(This introduces the main idea of mimicry and camouflage.)
2. What does the word “mimicry” mean in the text?
→ b) Copying something else (They imitate sticks to hide.)
3. What does the word “predators” mean in the text?
→ b) Animals that hunt other animals (Walking sticks hide from animals that
might eat them.)
4. What does a “cage” mean in the passage?
→ a) A small, enclosed space for keeping pets (The bugs escaped from their
enclosure.)
5. What are “house plants”?
→ b) Plants that are kept inside for decoration (The narrator searched indoor
plants for hiding bugs.)
6. Why are stick insects called “walking sticks”?
→ b) Because they resemble sticks and can walk (Their appearance and
movement mimic sticks.)
7. How do walking sticks use mimicry?
→ b) They look like sticks to confuse predators. (Primary survival tactic explained
in the text.)
8. Where do walking sticks usually live?
→ b) In forests with many branches (Their natural habitat is described in the first
paragraph.)
9. What do walking stick eggs look like?
→ b) They look like plant seeds. (A "cool fact" mentioned in the text.)
10. What is the largest type of walking stick, and where does it live?
→ b) 13 inches (33 cm) long, in Borneo (Explicitly stated in the text.)
 11. Why was the narrator in a hurry to find the walking sticks?
→ b) Because the narrator’s mom and sister were coming home (The narrator
had 30 minutes before they noticed.)
12. How did the narrator think of where the walking sticks might be hiding?
→ b) By remembering how walking sticks use camouflage (They checked plants
and stick-like objects.)
13. Where was the last walking stick found?
→ c) On the dining room table on a stick (Disguised on a napkin holder made of
sticks.)

Homework:
Asian Elephants

Deep in the forests and grasslands of Southeast Asia, you can hear buzzing insects

and chirping birds. Suddenly, a group of Asian elephants stomps through the tall

grass to reach a watering hole. They spray water over their backs and splash around.

It’s bath time for these gentle giants!

Asian elephants are a little smaller than African elephants but can still grow very big.

They can be up to nine feet tall (almost as tall as a basketball hoop!) and weigh as

much as six tons. That’s heavier than two cars! Even baby elephants, or calves, weigh

around 200 pounds when they are born. Asian elephants eat a lot—up to 300 pounds

of food every day, including grass, fruits, roots, and tree bark.

Asian elephants spend most of their day looking for food. They may walk up to 50

miles to find enough to eat. They love to cool off by splashing in water or spraying

themselves with their trunks. Their trunks work like hoses, making it easy to stay cool

in the heat.

These elephants live together in groups called herds. A herd is made up of female

elephants and their young. The adult males usually live on their own. Asian elephants
are very social. They communicate, or share information, with each other by making

loud rumbles and growls. Sometimes their sounds can travel more than a mile. That’s

like talking to someone in the next town!

Vocabulary Matching

1. calves → b. baby elephants

2. communicate → f. to share information with others
3. grasslands → h. wide open spaces with grass and few trees
4. herd → a. a group of animals that live and move together
5. rumbles → c. deep, low sounds elephants make to talk
6. social → d. enjoying being with others or living in groups
7. tropical forests → g. warm, rainy areas with lots of plants
8. trunks → e. the long nose of an elephant for eating/drinking

Skill #1 Questions

1. Topic sentence for paragraph 3:

→ "Asian elephants spend most of their day looking for food."
2. Where do Asian elephants live?
→ b) In the tropical forests and grasslands of Southeast Asia
3. How do Asian elephants cool down?
→ b) Spray water over themselves using their trunks
4. What do Asian elephants eat?
→ a) Grass, fruits, roots, and tree bark
5. How far can they travel for food?
→ a) 50 miles (≈80 km, but only "50 miles" is specified in the
text.)

Skill #2 Questions

1. Topic sentence for paragraph 4:

→ "These elephants live together in groups called herds."
 2. How tall can Asian elephants grow?
→ b) 9 feet (Compared to a basketball hoop.)
3. What is a baby elephant called?
→ b) A calf
4. How do they communicate?
→ a) By using loud rumbles, growls, and moans
5. Who makes up a herd?
→ b) Females and their young (Males typically live alone.)

Unit 2

Chapter 2: Insects

Lesson 1:

#Text 1: All About Insects

What is an insect? Insects are small creatures often called bugs, like flies, bees, and

butterflies. There are over one million types of insects on Earth! They live all around us

in places like forests, gardens, and even our backyards. Insects come in many shapes,

sizes, and colors. They are very adaptable and can live in all kinds of habitats.

Insects are the largest group of animals on Earth. All insects have three body parts: a

head, a thorax (the middle part), and an abdomen (the back part). They also have

six legs and most of them have wings.

Some insects help us. For example, bees help plants grow by moving pollen from one

flower to another. This is called pollination. Bees also give us honey. Ladybugs eat

tiny bugs that harm plants. These insects are helpful, or beneficial.

Other insects can hurt people or plants. Some bite or sting, like fire ants or mosquitoes.

These insects can also spread diseases like malaria. Some insects destroy crops,

which are plants that farmers grow for food, like wheat and corn.
Even though some insects are harmful, they are very important to nature. They help

keep plants, animals, and people healthy.

Comprehension Questions

1. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

c) Insects are small creatures that can adapt to many environments.
2. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
b) Insects have three body parts and six legs.
3. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?
a) Insects can harm people and plants.

Find the Keywords & Answer

1. How many types of insects exist in the world?

b) Over a million
2. What makes insects different from other living things?
b) Their small size and adaptability
3. What are the three main body parts of an adult insect?
a) Head, thorax, abdomen
4. Where are the wings and legs of an insect attached?
b) To the thorax
5. Which insects are harmful to people?
b) Mosquitoes and fire ants
6. What can harmful insects do?
b) Spread diseases and damage crops
7. What is one example of a beneficial insect?
b) Ladybugs
8. Why are beneficial insects important?
b) They help pollinate crops and produce food.

Yes/No/Not Given

1. All insects have wings.

No (The text says "most of them have wings," not all.)
2. Bees are harmful to plants.
No (Bees help plants by pollinating them.)
3. Some insects help crops grow by pollinating them.
Yes (Bees pollinate flowers, helping crops grow.)
4. Mosquitoes and fire ants can harm people.
Yes (They can bite, sting, or spread diseases.)
Lesson 2:
Skim and Find (Words in the Text)
Here are the words from the list that appear in the text:

✅ adaptable

✅ beneficial

✅ diseases

✅ crops

✅ pollinate

❌ species (Not mentioned directly)

✅ wings

✅ thorax

❌ characteristics (Not mentioned directly)

✅ insect

Total found: 7/10

Comprehension Questions

1. What is an insect commonly referred to as?

○ b) Bug (The text says: "Insects are small creatures often called bugs...")
2. How many body parts do all adult insects have?
○ c) Three (Head, thorax, abdomen)
3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of insects?
○ d) Eight legs (Insects have six legs, not eight.)
4. Which insects are considered harmful to humans?
○ b) Mosquitoes and fire ants (The text mentions they bite, sting, and
spread diseases.)
5. What do some insects do to help people?
○ c) Pollinate food crops and produce honey (Bees help with pollination and
make honey.)

Text 2: Honey Bee Dances

Vocabulary Activity (7A) - Matching Words with Definitions

 1. Nearby → C. close in distance or proximity, not far away
2. Farther away → E. at a greater distance compared to a location
3. Communicate → A. to exchange information or ideas with others
4. Pollen → B. a fine powder produced by flowers
5. Waggle → D. Quick, repeated back and forth or side to side movement

Main Idea of the Text

● Bees can communicate with other bees (The text focuses on how honey bees
use dances to share information about pollen sources.)

Scan the Text & Fill in the Blanks

1. Honey bees communicate by doing special dances when they find pollen.
(Text: "When a worker bee finds an area with a lot of pollen, she does a special
dance.")
2. The round dance indicates that there is pollen nearby.
(Text: "This dance tells the other workers that there is pollen nearby.")
3. The waggle dance is used when the pollen source is far away.
(Text: "If the pollen source is far away, the worker will use the waggle dance.")
4. In the waggle dance, the worker bee waggles her body to indicate the direction
of the pollen.
(Text: "She waggles her body in the direction of the pollen.")
5. The duration of the waggle dance indicates how far from the hive the pollen
source is located.
(Text: "She can also tell the other workers how far away the pollen is by how long
she dances.")

Lesson 3:

Text 3: Ant-tastic Teamwork!

Skills Questions (Definitions)
1. creatures → a) Living beings, such as animals or insects
2. complicated → b) Something that is not simple or easy to understand
3. identify → a) To recognize or know what something is
4. harmless → a) Not causing any harm or danger
 5. scratching the surface → a) Only understanding a small part of something, not
the whole thing
6. impressive → a) Something that makes you feel admiration or respect
7. temporary → a) Not lasting for a long time; only for a short period
8. structures → a) The way that parts of something are organized or arranged
9. communication → a) The act of exchanging information or ideas with others
10. organization → a) The way that something is arranged or ordered
11. colonies → a) Groups of animals, especially ants, that live together

True/False/Not Given Questions

1. True (Ants are insects with six legs.)

2. False (Fire ants have painful stings and are not harmless.)
3. True (Bullet ants have extremely painful stings.)
4. True (A single ant can carry 50 times its weight.)
5. Not Given (The text mentions army ants building nests, but not all ants.)
6. True (Engineers study ants for building designs.)
7. False (Ants live and work in colonies, not alone.)
8. True (Each ant has a specific role in the colony.)
9. True (Ants communicate through touch and smells, not dancing.)
10. Not Given (The text mentions ants linking bodies for nests but not bridges.)

Fill in the Blanks

1. habitat (An animal's home.)

2. adapt (Adjust to new conditions.)
3. camouflage (Blend in with surroundings.)
4. diverse (Rainforests have many species.)
5. survive (Endure harsh conditions.)
6. environment (Everything around an animal.)
7. herd (Group of animals like elephants.)
8. communicate (How animals share information.)
9. Tropical forests (Warm, rainy, tree-rich areas.)
10. Grasslands (Open grassy areas.)
11. calves (Baby elephants.)
12. trunks (Elephants use trunks for multiple tasks.)
Homework:
Text: Honey Bees

Main Idea of the Text:

a. Bees help pollinate plants and make food grow.

(The text focuses on bees' role in pollination and their importance in food production,

along with their hive roles.)

Fill in the Blanks

1. worker bee (A bee that gathers pollen, protects the hive, and cleans.)
2. Pollen (Fine powder from flowers that helps grow seeds.)
3. drones (Male bees that mate with the queen.)
4. queen bee (Female bee that lays thousands of eggs.)
5. pollinating (Bees help plants grow by moving pollen.)
6. stingers (Bees use stingers to protect the hive.)

Scan the Text & Answer Questions

1. What is the main job of worker bees?

b) To gather pollen, clean, and protect the hive (Text: "They gather pollen, clean
the hive, and protect it.")
2. How many types of bees are mentioned in the text?
c) Three (Worker bees, queen bee, drones.)
3. What is the primary role of the queen bee?
c) To lay thousands of eggs (Text: "Her job is to lay eggs... up to 2,000 eggs in one
day.")
4. What happens to the male drones in the fall?
c) They are kicked out of the hive and die (Text: "Worker bees push the drones
out... drones don’t survive.")
5. Why are bees important to humans, according to the text?
c) Because they pollinate many of the foods we eat (Text: "Bees help pollinate
about one-third of all the food we eat!")

True/False/Not Given
 1. FALSE (Worker bees do not lay eggs; only the queen does.)
2. FALSE (The queen lays eggs but does not fertilize plants; worker bees pollinate.)
3. FALSE (Drones mate with the queen but do not pollinate.)
4. TRUE (Workers remove drones in fall.)
5. NOT GIVEN (The text says the queen is "bigger" but doesn’t specify "two times" the
size.)
6. TRUE (Bees pollinate ~1/3 of human food.)

Unit 2

Chapter 3: Service animals

Lesson 1:

Text 1: A dog’s best friend

Vocabulary Matching

1. disability → a (Condition limiting activities like seeing/moving.)

2. emotional support → e (Comfort for worried/sad people.)
3. epilepsy → c (Health problem causing seizures.)
4. obedience → f (Following commands, e.g., dogs listening.)
5. perform → h (Doing tricks/actions for an audience.)
6. reward → g (Treat given for good behavior.)
7. trainer → d (Person teaching animals tasks/behavior.)
8. vet check-up → b (Animal health check by a vet.)

Comprehension Questions

1. Main idea of the passage?

b) Different types of animal trainers and what they do (Covers service, show, zoo,
and obedience trainers.)
2. Main idea of the second paragraph?
a) Service dogs help people with disabilities (Focuses on guiding, health alerts,
and emotional support.)
3. Main idea of the third paragraph?
b) What show trainers teach animals (Describes tricks for shows/movies and
repetition.)
4. Main idea of the fourth paragraph?
b) Teaching pets good behavior (Obedience training for daily commands.)
Topic Sentence Practice

Paragraph 2:

Service dog trainers teach dogs to assist people with disabilities, guiding the visually

impaired, alerting during health crises, and providing emotional support.

Paragraph 4:

Obedience trainers help pets learn basic commands like "sit" and "stay," while teaching

owners to reinforce training at home.

Skill Questions

1. Service dog trainers teach dogs to:

a) Help people with disabilities (Guiding, health alerts, emotional support.)
2. Challenge for show trainers:
b) Helping animals repeat tricks many times (Text: "Happy doing the same tricks
over and over.")
3. Zoo trainers use:
a) Rewards and treats (Text: "Use treats as rewards to teach commands.")
4. Obedience trainers teach owners:
c) How to keep training their pets at home (Text: "Teach owners to continue
training at home.")
5. Zoo trainers teach animals to hold still for check-ups.
a) True (Text: "Teach animals to stay calm during vet check-ups.")
6. Service dog trainers teach dogs to help people with disabilities.
a) True (Confirmed throughout Paragraph 2.)

Lesson 2:

Text 2:

Dogs That Help Some dogs are trained to help people with disabilities. These dogs are
called service dogs. But not all helpful dogs are service dogs. Some dogs give
emotional support to people who feel sad or worried. These dogs help their owners feel
calm and happy just by being with them. Emotional support dogs do not need special
training. Their job is to love and comfort their owners. Therapy dogs are different. They
visit people in hospitals, nursing homes, or schools to bring comfort. A therapy dog
might cuddle with a sick child one day and listen to a student practice reading the next
day. A Day in the Life of a Service Dog Hi! My name is Jake, and I have a very special
job! I take care of my favorite person, Callie. Callie uses a wheelchair because her legs
don’t work. I help her do things she can’t do on her own. In the morning, I turn on the
lights in Callie’s room and bring her clothes to her. After breakfast, we go to school. At
school, I open doors, pick up things Callie drops, and get things she can’t reach. Recess
is my favorite time! Callie lets other kids pet me during recess, but only when I’m not
working. When I’m working, I have to focus on helping Callie. After school, I take a nap.
Then I go for a walk with Mom and Luna, another dog. Luna doesn’t have a job like me,
but she’s still fun to play with! After dinner, I work with Callie until bedtime. I love Callie
and my job. It makes me happy to help her every day!

Vocabulary Matching

1. comfort → i (Make someone feel better.)

2. cuddle → h (Hug closely to show care.)
3. emotional support → f (Help for sad/worried people.)
4. focus → j (Pay close attention.)
5. recess → a (School play break.)
6. service dog → d (Trained to assist people with disabilities.)
7. special → g (Unique/important.)
8. task → e (Job to be done.)
9. therapy dog → c (Brings comfort in hospitals/schools.)
10. wheelchair → b (Wheeled chair for non-walking individuals.)

Key Takeaways:

● Service dogs (like Jake) perform physical tasks for individuals with disabilities.
● Emotional support dogs offer unconditional love to their owners.
● Therapy dogs are trained professionals spreading joy in communities.

Fill in the Chart

Category Emotional Support Animal Therapy Animal

Who they work Their owner (individual with Groups (hospitals, nursing

with emotional needs) homes, schools)

Types of things Provide comfort through Visit and interact with multiple

they do presence and affection people (e.g., cuddling, listening

to readers)

Training they No formal training required Trained to be calm, friendly, and

receive obedient in public settings

Other Prescribed by a doctor for Certified by organizations to

mental health support work in facilities

Similarity and Difference

One Similarity:

Both emotional support animals and therapy animals provide comfort to people in need.

One Difference:

● Emotional support animals work with one owner and require no formal training.
● Therapy animals work with many people in institutions and require special
training and certification.

Lesson 3:
Skill Practice: Discuss

Discussion Guide: Service Animals

1. What kinds of tasks do you think service animals might be trained to perform?

Possible Answers & Notes:

● Physical Assistance: Open doors, pick up dropped items, turn on lights.

● Medical Alert: Detect seizures (epilepsy), low blood sugar (diabetes), or
allergens.
● Mobility Support: Guide visually impaired people, pull wheelchairs.
● Emotional Support: Calm anxiety or PTSD episodes (though not the same as
trained service animals).
● Communication Help: Alert deaf individuals to sounds (doorbells, alarms).

Discussion Phrases:

● "I agree with you because service animals are trained for specific needs, like
guiding the blind."
● "That’s a good point, and I think medical alert dogs save lives by detecting health
crises."

2. Should service animals be allowed in all public places? Why or why not?

Arguments For:

● Accessibility: They perform essential tasks (e.g., preventing accidents for the
blind).
● Legal Rights: Laws like the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) protect their
access.
● Safety: Properly trained animals are hygienic and non-disruptive.

Arguments Against:

● Allergies/Fears: Some people are allergic or afraid of animals.

● Misuse: Untrained pets might be falsely labeled as service animals.

Discussion Phrases:

● "I see your point about allergies, but I think the benefits outweigh the risks."
 ● "I respectfully disagree because fake service animals can cause problems, but real
ones are vital."

3. How do service animals benefit the people they assist?

Key Benefits:

● Independence: Help disabled individuals perform daily tasks alone.

● Safety: Prevent falls, alert to dangers, or call for help.
● Emotional Health: Reduce loneliness and anxiety (e.g., veterans with PTSD).
● Social Connection: Encourage interactions (e.g., therapy dogs in schools).

Discussion Phrases:

● "That’s a good point, and I think service animals also boost confidence."
● "I agree with you because they’re more than helpers—they’re companions."

Text 3: My life as a Seizure Alert Dog

My Life as a Seizure Alert Dog

Hi! My name is Alo, and I am a seizure alert dog. My best friend is Liyana, and I help

her because she has epilepsy. Along with being her buddy, my job is to stay close to

her and keep her safe.

My Important Job

Since I was a puppy, I’ve always been on the job, day and night. I can tell when Liyana

is going to have a seizure a minute or two before it happens. Even if I’m asleep, I

know when she needs me. I always stay focused and don’t let anything distract me,

like birds or other dogs. Liyana is really proud of me.

When I bark, Liyana’s parents know to come and help. I also carry special medicine

that helps her during a seizure. At school, I don’t bark because it might disturb the

other kids. Instead, I press a button on the floor that sends a message to Liyana’s
teacher and nurse through their watches.

This Amazing Girl

You might think I’m smart, but my best friend Liyana is truly amazing! She is a teenager

and already an award-winning dancer. She can do all kinds of dance, and I always

cheer her on from backstage.

When she’s not dancing, Liyana helps others. She and her family started a toy drive

for kids with epilepsy. It became so big that it’s now a foundation! She gives toys to

kids all over the country.

A Big Adventure

I could talk about Liyana all day, but I have to go now because we have an important

trip coming up. We are going to Boston for her next surgery. I’ve been practicing at

the airport, learning how to go through security and get on a plane.

I can’t wait to meet her doctors and nurses. I will stay by her side in the hospital and

make sure she feels safe and happy!

Skim the text:

1. What is the main idea of the text? b) Alo is a seizure alert dog who helps his best friend,
Liyana, stay safe.

2. What is Alo’s most important job? b) Noticing when Liyana will have a seizure and letting
others know.

3. How does Alo help at school during a seizure? b) By pressing a button to send a message to
Liyana’s teacher and nurse.

4. What is the big trip that Alo and Liyana are getting ready for? b) To visit Boston for
Liyana’s surgery.

Use the words in the story to fill in the blanks below:

1. A place where planes take off and land is called an airport.

2. To warn someone about something important is to alert them.

 3. If someone is not paying attention, they are distracted.

4. Giving something to help others, like toys or money, is to donate it.

5. Something amazing and special is called amazing.

6. A medicine used to stop or help during a seizure is called medicine.

7. The part of the airport where they check to keep people safe is called security.

8. To use your senses, like sight or smell, to notice something is to notice it.

Homework:

Text: A Service Dog’s Important Job If you see a dog in a grocery store, it is probably a
service dog. Service dogs are allowed to go wherever their handlers go. They are trained
to help people with disabilities. They can be trained to do many tasks. They must also
be well-behaved at all times. That is why it takes at least two years to train a service
dog. Not all service dogs are trained to do the same things. A service dog that is trained
to help someone who is blind will be able to keep its handler from bumping into things.
It may also be trained to stop at curbs to keep its handler safe from traffic. Service dogs
can even be trained to find public bathrooms. A service dog that is trained to help
someone with mobility issues may be able to turn on lights. It may also be able to open
and close doors, get objects, and pull a wheelchair. You should never try to pet a service
dog unless the handler says it is okay. Even if it looks like the dog is not working, it is
still on duty. But don’t worry, service dogs get time off too. They get time to play with
other dogs, play fetch, and snuggle with family members.

Here are the answers to the questions based on the text:

1. What is the main idea of the text?

a) Service dogs are trained to help with specific tasks and follow their handlers
everywhere.

Use the underlined words in the text above to fill in the blanks:

1. A handler is a person who controls and works with a service dog.

2. Service dogs help people with disabilities, like not being able to walk.

3. A curb is the edge of a sidewalk where people stop before crossing the street.
 4. Service dogs are always on duty, even when they seem to be resting.

5. When dogs play, they might fetch toys like balls or sticks.

Vocabulary Match:

1. curbs - g) the edge of the sidewalk where people stop before crossing

2. disability - a) a condition that makes it harder to do certain activities

3. fetch - h) to get and bring back an object, like a ball

4. handler - b) a person who works with and controls a service dog

5. mobility issues - c) a problem that makes it hard for someone to move around

6. on duty - e) helping someone as part of their job

7. public bathrooms - f) places people can go when they need to use the restroom

8. well-behaved - d) able to act politely and follow rules

Skill Questions:

1. What is one task a service dog might be trained to do?

b) Stop at curbs to keep their handler safe.

2. Why should you not pet a service dog?

b) They need to stay focused while working.

3. How long does it usually take to train a service dog?

b) 2 years.

4. What does "on duty" mean for a service dog?

c) The dog is working and helping its handler.

Review #2:

Text: Sharks: Monster or Misunderstood

Vocabulary Answers
 1. dorsal fin → b) The fin on the back of a shark or fish
2. friendly → c) Being kind and pleasant towards others
3. vulnerable → b) Being easily hurt physically
4. cartilage → b) A type of strong, flexible tissue (Like in human noses/ears.)
5. range → d) To vary between two particular amounts (Text: "These range from...
tiny lantern sharks.")
6. apex predator → a) Predator at the top of the food chain (Text: "They are at the
top of the food chain.")
7. food chain → a) A series of living creatures feeding on each other (Example:
seaweed → fish → seals → sharks.)
8. mature → a) Fully grown or developed (Text: "They mature quite slowly.")
9. misunderstood → b) Incorrectly understood (Title: "Monsters or
Misunderstood?")

Identifying Topic Sentences

● Paragraph 1: "Despite their portrayals in movies... sharks are complicated,

misunderstood creatures that are more vulnerable than they appear."
● Paragraph 4: "One very common misunderstanding about sharks is their desire to
hunt humans."
● Paragraph 5: "Sharks are very important to the ocean as an apex predator."

Finding Answers Quickly

1. What is a shark’s skeleton made of? → b) Cartilage (Text: "sharks' skeletons are
made from cartilage.")
2. How many types of sharks exist? → c) Over 400 (Text: "There are over 400
different types of sharks!")
3. Why are sharks important to the ecosystem? → c) They balance the food chain
as apex predators. (Text: "They are at the top of the food chain.")
4. Reason for declining shark population? → d) Slow maturation and low
reproduction rates (Text: "They mature slowly... produce few young.")

True/False/Not Given

1. False (Sharks are fish, not mammals.)

 2. True (Text: "Overfishing of sharks is happening... 100 million killed yearly.")
3. False (They mature slowly with few offspring.)
4. Not Given (Text mentions lantern sharks' size but not their depth.)
5. False (Sharks mistake humans for prey; no intentional attacks.)
6. False (Implied by their vulnerability to overfishing.)

Unit 3
Chapter 1: Leisure
Lesson 1
Warm-up/Lead in

Answers:
- Dance
- A collection of stuffed bears
- Music
- Rock climbing
- Karate
- Different sports
Text
Hobbies
Hobbies are simply anything you do that’s for fun. The activity isn’t something you are getting
paid to do, rather something you enjoy doing in your free time that helps you relax and connect
with other people.
For a lot of people these days it seems like their only leisure activities are watching television
and catching up on Facebook. That’s a shame, because hobbies—from rock climbing to
collecting silver spoons—can have real benefits.
Of course everyone is different and your personality does play a role in what sorts of hobbies
you like. If you don’t have a lot of patience you might feel like quilting would be too much for
you, but exploring quick sewing projects might be a better choice.
Maybe you really like hanging out with friends, so you need to take a class or have an interest
that you can do with a group. If you travel a lot, something portable or that you can take with
you anywhere is helpful; if you like to stay at home, you might love to have a cool collection.
Think about the things you already like and how they might expand. If you’re always ordering
fun drinks, maybe you could learn to make some at home. If you can’t resist the colors in the
paintings at your favorite restaurant, perhaps you should pick up some paint or a camera and
explore color.
The truth is you may not select the perfect activity for you right away but you can have a lot of
fun trying out new things and exploring what’s out there. Do some web searches, visit the
library, don’t be afraid to try new things, and soon you’ll have a hobby that provides you with a
lot of fun and stress relief, too.
Vocabulary
English Definition Vietnamese

activity something you do, especially for

fun or as part of a job or school

relax to rest and stop feeling stressed

connect to join or link one thing or person

with another

leisure free time when you can do things

you enjoy

benefit good things that happen because of

something

personality the way a person typically thinks,

feels and behaves

interest something that you enjoy doing or

 learning about

portable easy to carry or move from one

place to another

expand to become larger

explore o learn more about a new place or

idea

Fill the word from the box under each photo below
expand explore portable personality connect relax activity

Activity

Connect
 Explore

Personality

Portable
 Relax

Expand

Vocabulary

Match each of the words below with their definition. Remember to start with the words
you know, and use the context to help you understand new words.

Answers:
1. E
2. F
3. I
4. H
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. G
9. C
10. j
Comprehension questions

Skim the “Hobbies” text and answer the question below.

Answers:

1. A
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. Yes
7. Yes
8. Not Given

Unit 3
Chapter 1: Leisure
Lesson 2
Warm-up: Sort the following words into hobbies, when/where I do my hobby and why it is
my hobby. One example is given in each category

Answers:

Hobbies When/Where I do my Why it is my hobby

hobbies

drawing In my room relaxing

playing football At the park fun
reading book In the library healthy
cooking At home entertaining
swimming In the kitchen exciting
dancing At the cinema energetic
singing In the karaoke room memorable
playing the piano In the swimming pool
watching movies
Introduce key skill

Let’s brainstorm some word families. Start with one root word, and list as many words as
you can think of that are related to that word.
For example: go: goes, going, gone, went…

think: thinks, thinking, thought, thoughts

know: knows, knowing, knew, known, wwell-known
mean: means, meaning, meant

Activity to practice key skills

Below is a chart of the word families for some words from the “Hobbies” text. Work with
your classmates to fill in the empty boxes.

root word noun verb adjective adverb

This is (a/an) I will That is a/an I will do this
________. _________ ________ _________.
(that thing). thing.
act activity act active actively
relax relaxation relax relaxed relaxedly
benefit benefit benefit beneficial x
patient patience X Patient patiently
impatient
interest interest interest interesting interestingly
perfect perfection perfect Perfect, perfectly
imperfect

Text
Leisure Activities
I am from Costa Rica. My name is Maria. I am fifteen years old. My favorite leisure activity is
swimming. I like going to the beach with my friends. The beach is beautiful with many palm
trees. There are many pretty shells on the beach. The sun is hot and the water is warm. We take a
picnic to the beach and eat our sandwiches under a big umbrella. It is a lot of fun at the beach.
I’m from the United States. My name is Annie. I am twelve years old. My favorite leisure
activity is playing tennis. I play tennis every day after school. I play tennis with my friends at a
club. I like to win!
I’m from Ireland. My name is Enya. I am nineteen years old. My favorite leisure activity is
listening to music. I also like to dance. We have traditional Irish music that is very unique and
we have traditional dancing that is fun.
I’m from Chile. My name is Juan. I am thirteen years old. My favorite leisure activity is playing
soccer. I play soccer every day with my friends. Soccer is an important sport in Chile. When we
aren’t playing soccer, we are watching it on t.v.

Vocabulary
English Definition Vietnamese

soccer Kicking a ball and trying to score

goals

Listen to music Hearing songs and enjoying them.

Dancing Moving your body and having fun

with music

Swimming Moving through the water with your

arms and legs.

Tennis Hitting a ball with a racket over a

net.

Vocabulary activity

Tennis
Soccer
Swimming
Dancing
Listen to music

Questions to practice skills from the lessons

Work with your classmates to fill in the blanks for these word families:

root word noun verb adjective adverb

This is (a/an) I will That is a/an I will do this
________. _________ ________ _________.
(that thing). thing.
play play play playful x
dance dancer dance dancing X
warm warmth warm warm warmly
important importance X important
tradition tradition X traditional traditionally

Read each question below and identify the key words in the question. Then scan the text
to find the answers to the questions below.

Answers:
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. Not Given (Maria takes a picnic to the beach and they eat sandwiches under the
umbrella, but fruit is not mentioned.)

Choose the best paraphrase for the following sentences

1. A
2. D
3. C
Unit 3
Chapter 1: Leisure
Lesson 3

Warm up
Circle the words that are related to hobbies. Cross out words that are not related to a
hobby.

mimic
apartment
herbivore
medicine
blind
herd

Introduce skill

Look at the three texts below. Are they supposed to entertain (imaginative text), inform
(informative text) or persuade (persuasive text)?

Try gardening! It's not just Sarah loves going to the Chess is a game played on
a hobby, it's a way to relax pottery studio every a board. It needs thinking
and connect with nature. Saturday. She uses clay to and planning to win. Many
Planting seeds and make pots and vases. When people like chess because
watching flowers grow can she finishes, she feels it's fun and helps them
make you feel happy and proud of her beautiful think better.
accomplished. creations.

This text is written to: This text is written to: This text is written to:
persuade. inform. entertain
Text
Not Shy When Dancing
By: Erik Halkjaer (adapted)
Yen is often shy, but when she’s dancing or practicing karate she feels self-confident and strong.
It takes ages to choose the music. Yen argues with her friends Nga and Phuoc about which South
Korean pop star is best. In the end they agree on more traditional Vietnamese music and start
dancing the ‘hat dance’ to the music, while making special movements with their hats.
This is where Yen retreats to – the world of music and dance – when she wants to get away
from it all. She’s been living at the children’s home at Duc Son pagoda since the age of seven.
She loves the nuns and her friends, but she often dreams of a life somewhere else.
“Would you like to dance?” asked one of the nuns.
“I can try,” replied Yen.
The nuns helped Yen and her friends to put their hair up in pretty styles and put make-up on, so
they almost looked like dolls. They wore Áo dài, lovely silk dresses. When the music started,
Yen couldn’t keep still. She just felt she had to move. She watched the nuns, who showed her
how to move with the music.
Soon the girls were performing for the other children. It was exciting, and they were nervous.
But when the music started, Yen didn’t see the audience. She only heard the music, and
followed the dance steps she had learned.
“I feel free. I’m not bothered by the audience,” said Yen.
She told the nuns how much she loved dancing. She practiced every week with her friends. She
dreamed of getting into a dance academy. As Yen grew up she started daydreaming more and
more. When she wasn’t dancing, she started painting and doing karate.

Vocabulary

English Definition Vietnamese

Self - confident Feeling sure of yourself and your

abilities.

Pop star A famous singer or musician,

especially one who performs
popular music.
 Retreat To go to a quiet or safe place,
especially to escape from a difficult
situation.

Nervous Feeling worried, frightened, or

excited about something that is
going to happen.

Audience The group of people who are

watching or listening to a
performance.

Practice To do something regularly in order

to improve your skill.

Fill the word from the box under each photo below
Self - confident pop star retreat nervous audience practice

Audience
Nervous

Pop star

Practice
 Retreat

Self-confident

Skills questions
Skim the text, and answer the questions below.
1. B
2. D

Read each question below, and underline the key words. Then scan the text to find the
answers.
1. C
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. C

Use the underlined words from the text to fill in the blanks below
1. retreat
2. practice
3. pop star
4. self-confident
5. audience
6. nervous

Review vocabulary
Circle “true” or “false” for each question below.

Answers:
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. False
6. True
7. False
8. False
9. True
10. False

Unit 3
Chapter 1: Leisure
Homework

Lesson 1 homework

People enjoy different activities in their free time, and these moments are important to help them
relax and recharge. Some choose hobbies that allow them to connect with others, like playing
sports or joining a club, while others prefer quieter leisure options, such as reading or painting.
Hobbies bring many benefits, including improving skills, reducing stress, and even helping to
develop a stronger personality by building confidence.

Choosing an activity depends on your interests. For example, if you love learning new things,
you might enjoy traveling or trying new recipes. For those who prefer something easy to carry
around, portable hobbies like sketching or listening to music are perfect. Hobbies also help you
expand your knowledge and skills while giving you the chance to explore new ideas or places.
Finding the right activity can make free time both fun and meaningful.
Use the clues below to fill in the following crossword puzzle.

Answers:

1. Expand
2. Explore
3. Leisure
4. Relax
5. Benefit
6. Connect
7. Personality
 8. Interest
9. Portable
10. activity

Skim the text, then answer the questions below.

1. What is the main idea of the text?
a) Hobbies are a waste of time.
b) Hobbies can help people relax and grow in different ways.
c) Everyone should try sports as their main activity.
d) Traveling is the best way to spend free time.
2. What are some benefits of having a hobby?
a) Hobbies can improve skills, reduce stress, and build confidence.
b) Hobbies always require expensive equipment.
c) Hobbies make people less social.
d) Hobbies are only for relaxation and have no long-term impact.
3. What type of hobbies are good for people who like to carry something with them?
a) Sports or joining a club.
b) Portable hobbies like sketching or listening to music.
c) Cooking or gardening.
d) Traveling to new places.
4. How can hobbies help with personality development?
a) By keeping people busy all the time.
b) By helping people build confidence and try new things.
c) By forcing people to meet others.
d) By limiting people to one interest.
5. Which activity is suggested for people who enjoy learning new things?
a) Listening to music.
b) Traveling or trying new recipes.
c) Playing sports or joining a club.
d) Painting or reading.

Answers:
1. b) Hobbies can help people relax and grow in different ways.
2. a) Hobbies can improve skills, reduce stress, and build confidence.
3. b) Portable hobbies like sketching or listening to music.
4. b) By helping people build confidence and try new things.
5. b) Traveling or trying new recipes.

Lesson 2 homework
Many people enjoy different activities in their free time. Soccer is a popular sport where teams
work together to score goals. Some people prefer to listen to music, which helps them relax or
feel energized depending on the song. Others enjoy dancing, a fun way to express themselves
while staying active. For those who love water, swimming is a great activity to stay fit and cool
off on a hot day. Tennis is another exciting sport where players hit the ball back and forth,
testing their skills and focus. These activities are not only fun but also great for health and
happiness!

Match each activity to the correct description from the text:

1. Soccer a) Moving your body to express yourself while staying active.

2. Listen to music b) A sport where players hit a ball back and forth with rackets.
3. Dancing c) A fun water activity that keeps you fit and cool.
4. Swimming d) A team sport where the goal is to score points by kicking a ball.
5. Tennis e) A relaxing or energizing activity depending on the song.

Answers:

1. Soccer - d) A team sport where the goal is to score points by kicking a ball.
2. Listen to music - e) A relaxing or energizing activity depending on the song.
3. Dancing - a) Moving your body to express yourself while staying active.
4. Swimming - c) A fun water activity that keeps you fit and cool.
5. Tennis - b) A sport where players hit a ball back and forth with rackets.

List as many words in each word family as you can:

play:__________________________________________________________________________

compete:______________________________________________________________________

Answers:

Play:

● Player
● Playing
● Playful
● Playfully
● Playground
● Replay
● Display

Compete:

● Competition
● Competitive
● Competitor
 ● Competitively
● Competing
● Competence
● Incompetent

Skim the text, then answer the questions below.

1. What is one reason people enjoy soccer?

a) It helps them relax in the water.
b) It’s a team sport where they can score goals.
c) It is a way to express emotions through movement.
d) It allows them to listen to music while playing.
Answer: b) It’s a team sport where they can score goals.
2. Which activity is described as a way to express yourself through movement?
a) Listening to music
b) Swimming
c) Dancing
d) Tennis
Answer: c) Dancing
3. What benefit does swimming provide?
a) It allows you to play with a ball and racket.
b) It helps you cool off and stay fit.
c) It is a great way to listen to calming songs.
d) It improves teamwork skills.
Answer: b) It helps you cool off and stay fit.

Presentation prompt: Describe one hobby that you enjoy. What is the hobby? When and where
do you do it? Why do you like it?

Fill in:
One hobby that I enjoy is ..................................................................................................................

I usually do it in ................................................................................................................................

I usually do it ....................................................................................................................................

I like it because

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Lesson 3 homework

Becoming a pop star is a dream for many people, but it takes hard work and dedication. At first,
performers might feel nervous when singing in front of a large audience. The bright lights and
many people watching can be scary. However, with lots of practice, they start to feel more self-
confident.

To get ready for big shows, many stars go on a short retreat. During these retreats, they can
relax and focus on their music without distractions. This time away helps them feel better and
stay excited about their work. By practicing hard and believing in themselves, future pop stars
can shine on stage and connect with their fans!

Use the underlined words from the text to complete the sentences.

1. When performers first start singing in front of a large _________, they might feel scared.
2. To become a successful _________, you need to work hard and believe in yourself.
3. Many artists go on a short _________ to relax and focus on their music.
 4. With lots of _________, performers can improve their skills and feel better about their
performances.
5. At first, some people feel _________ to sing in front of many people, but it gets easier
with experience.
6. After spending time away to relax, stars feel more _________ and ready to perform.

Answers:

1. audience
2. pop star
3. retreat
4. practice
5. nervous
6. self-confident

Read the passage and answer the comprehension questions below.

1. What type of text is this?

a) Informative
b) Entertaining
c) Persuasive

2. The text states that all performers feel nervous when singing in front of an audience.
True / False / Not Given
3. What do artists often do to relax and focus on their music?

a) Go shopping
b) Go on a retreat
c) Sing in public
d) Watch movies

4. How can performers become more comfortable singing in front of people?

a) By avoiding practice
b) By performing without preparation
c) By practicing a lot
d) By staying home

5. What feeling do many performers experience when they first perform for an
audience?

a) Excitement
b) Happiness
c) Nervousness
d) Boredom
Answers:

1. a) Informative
2. Not Given
3. b) Go on a retreat
4. c) By practicing a lot
5. c) Nervousness

Presentation prompt: Look back at your answers to the presentation prompt for lesson 2's
homework. Redraw the mindmap on the board then use your answers to make a short video of
yourself reading and answering the questions below.

Describe one hobby that you enjoy. What is the hobby? When and where do you do it? Why do
you like it?