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Our Class Poster 01
b
a

c f

d
e

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. There is a poster for the party on the wall. a

2. The boy draws a picture. c

3. The Mexican boy is wearing a hat. b

4. The Indian girl gives food to a boy. f

5. The Dutch girl is wearing wooden shoes. e

6. The Native American girl is wearing a brown dress. d

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


Yes No Don't know

1. The students wear special clothes for a party.


2. The students come from different countries.
UNIT 01 • 7
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Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: School
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
1. Where does Pedro come from?

Our Class Poster a. India

2. What are clogs?


b. Mexico c. the Netherlands

a. Indian dishes
b. Dutch wooden shoes
“L et’s make a class poster,” says Ms. Roberts. “Please c. Native American dresses
draw something from your country.” The students are
excited! Anna starts the poster. She is Native American. 3. Why was Gita sad?
She draws a girl in a Native American dress. Pedro is a. She was hungry.
b. She wanted to go home.
Mexican. He draws a Mexican hat. Eva is Dutch. She
c. She wanted to draw an Indian dress.
draws some wooden shoes. “They are called clogs,” says
Eva. Gita is Indian. “I want to draw an Indian dress,” she 4. What does Gita draw?
says sadly, “but the girl already has a dress.” Ms. Roberts a. a Mexican hat b. Indian curry c. an Indian dress

says, “I think she’s hungry. Why not give her some


delicious food?” “It’s a great idea!” says Gita. She draws a
Vocabulary Expansion
big bowl of Indian curry. Now the poster is perfect!

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


1. He is already late for school.

2. Ted always has good ideas .

3. This chocolate cake is delicious .

Main Idea 4. The weather is perfect for a picnic.

What is the main idea of this story? 5. There is a(n) bowl of soup on the table.

a. doing a fun school activity 6. My brother and I are excited to go camping.


b. having a class poster contest
c. learning about special clothes already bowl delicious excited ideas perfect

8 UNIT 01 • 9
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Summary The 100th Day of School 02
Complete the chart with the correct words.
a
Our Class Poster b
c
d
A Mexican hat

e
A bowl of Indian curry

A Native Amercian dress


f

Dutch clogs

Dutch Indian Mexican Native American


Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. The stamps are in the bag. f

Complete the summary with the correct words. 2. The teacher is wearing a necklace. a

3. There is a box of cereal on the table. e

Some students draw things from their countries on a 4. They have a special day of activities on Friday. d

poster . Anna draws a girl in a Native American dress. 5. The girls bring photos to school. b

Pedro draws a Mexican hat . Eva draws some Dutch 6. They have regular classes from Monday to Thursday. c

clogs . Gita wants to draw an Indian dress . But


the poster already has a dress. Ms. Roberts asks Gita to draw
food instead. So Gita draws delicious Indian curry.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The students are having an art class.


2. The students bring special things today.
10 UNIT 02 • 11
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Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: School
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

The 100th 1. Who celebrates the 100th day of school?


a. high school students

Day of School b. middle school students


c. elementary school students

2. When does the 100th day of school usually happen?


T he 100th day of school is a special day in elementary
a. in February b. in May c. in September
schools around the United States. American schools start
in September. So the 100th day is usually in February. It 3. What do students do on the 100th day of school?
is a day of fun and learning. Students do not have regular a. take a test b. enjoy activities c. have regular classes

classes. Instead, they enjoy games and activities based on 4. What is NOT true about the 100th day of school?
the number 100! For example, they may make necklaces a. Students bring 100 things to school.
from 100 pieces of cereal. Or they may draw pictures of b. Students count from 1 to 100 together.
themselves at age 100. They may bring 100 special things c. Students draw pictures of themselves at age 100.

to school for show and tell. The 100 things may be photos,
stamps, crayons, or anything! What do you want to bring Vocabulary Expansion
on your 100th day of school?
Write the correct words for each sentence. ....................................................
1. I have five classes today.

2. Cooking is always fun .

3. I want a(n) piece of cake.

4. What did you do at my age ?


Main Idea
What is the main idea of this text? 5. My sister and I are elementary school students.
a. a special day at school 6. He is drawing a(n) picture of his mom.
b. studying math at school
c. learning about the number 100 age classes elementary school fun picture piece

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Summary Welcome to Nest House 03
a
Complete the chart with the correct words.
c
b
The 100th Day of School
Where in elementary schools
e
When in February
d
enjoy games and activities based on
What
the number 100

·make necklaces
f
How · draw pictures
·bring special things for show and tell

activities draw elementary February necklaces


Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. The birds find a new house. b

2. The girl and the man made a birdhouse. c


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. The birdhouse is made of wood. f

4. There are some eggs in the nest. a


The 100th day of school is a fun day in American
5. The bird eats a seed from the man’s hand. d
elementary schools. It is usually in February. On that day,
6. The girl welcomes the birds to her birdhouse. e
there are no regular classes. Instead, there are fun
activities based on the number 100. For example,
students may bring 100 things for show and tell. The
100 things may be photos, stamps , crayons, or something
else! Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The birds don’t like the birdhouse very much.


2. Not many birds live in the city.
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Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: House
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

Welcome to 1. What is the birdhouse made of?


a. grass b. wood c. plastic

Nest House 2. What does the birdhouse NOT have?


a. a door and windows
b. a sign for the house name
E mily is making a birdhouse with her dad. They c. a place for food and water
make the birdhouse out of wood. It has a little door and
windows. And it has a place for food and water. Emily’s 3. Why arenʼt there many birds in cities now?
dad says that birdhouses are important. He says, “There a. because they can’t find any food
b. because they don’t like noisy places
aren’t many birds in cities these days. They can’t find
c. because they can’t find safe places for their nests
safe places for their nests. But this birdhouse is a safe
place. Birds can live in it and have babies.” Emily wants to 4. What does Emily put in the birdhouse?
welcome many birds. So she puts seeds and fruits in the a. seeds and fruits b. fruits and nuts c. nuts and seeds

birdhouse. She even gives it a name. She calls it


Nest House. “Come on, birds,”
birds she says. “Come
Vocabulary Expansion
to Nest House!”

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


1. Is it safe to swim in this lake?

2. London is a big city in England.

3. I have a very important exam tomorrow.

Main Idea 4. This park is a good place for a picnic.


What is the main idea of this story? 5. Please don’t put your bag on the table.
a. making a home for birds
b. finding birds’ nests in cities 6. My grandmother always calls me her “little angel.”
c. having birds in your house
calls city important place put safe

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Summary Homes for Earth Lovers 04
a
Complete the chart with the correct words.
d
b
is made of wood
c

has a door and windows

Emily’s e
Birdhouse has a place for food
and water

is a safe place to live in

and have babies


f

babies food safe windows wood


Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. The house looks like a cave. d

2. The walls are made of mud. c


Complete the summary with the correct words. 3. There is a bathroom in the house. e

4. There is a small garden on the roof. b


Emily and her dad are making a birdhouse out of wood. It
5. You can grow plants in the garden. a
has a door, windows, and a place for food and water. It is a
6. The flower pots are on the ground. f
safe place for birds to live in and have babies. Emily
puts seeds and fruits in the birdhouse to welcome
many birds. She also gives the birdhouse a name – Nest
House.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. It is always dark in this house.


2. It will be fun to live in this house.
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Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: House
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

Homes for 1. Where can you find an earth house?


a. in the mud b. in a forest c. under the ground

Earth Lovers 2. What are the walls of an earth house made of?
a. mud b. wood c. stone

A n earth house is a new kind of home. You can find it in 3. What is NOT true about an earth house?
Switzerland. It is under the ground, so it looks like a cave
a. It is in Switzerland.
or a fairy house. Why do people build earth houses? It is
b. It has roof windows.
because earth houses can save energy in many ways. First, c. It stays cold in winter.
an earth house is built in the earth and has mud walls. So
it stays warm in winter and cool in summer. Second, the 4. What is on the roof of an earth house?
bathroom has roof windows. Plenty of natural light comes a. a door b. grass c. rocks

in through the windows. Also, an earth house has grass


on the roof. You can grow many plants and pretty flowers
there. Isn’t it great? Vocabulary Expansion

Main Idea Write the correct words for each sentence. ....................................................
What is the main idea of this text? 1. Wind energy is natural energy.

a. Earth houses save energy.


2. I think subways can save time.
b. You can save energy at home.
c. People in Switzerland save energy. 3. He drinks plenty of water every day.

4. What kind of sports do you like?

5. After the rain, we played in the mud .

6. My parents grow tomatoes on their farm.

grow kind mud natural plenty of save

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Summary A Little Help from Your Friends 05
b
Complete the chart with the correct words. a

An Earth House
c
Design Good Things
1. mud walls 1. warm in winter
e
and cool in summer d
2. roof windows 2. plenty of natural
light comes in
f
3. grass on the roof 3. grow many plants
and pretty flowers

light mud plants roof warm


Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. The boy is wearing a shirt. d

2. The boy drops a book. e


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. There are tubes of paint on the table. f

There is a new kind of home in Switzerland. It is called an 4. The students share a sandwich. c

earth house. It is under the ground. It has mud walls , 5. The girl chooses a book from the shelf. a

so it stays warm in winter and cool in summer. And 6. There are many books in the library. b

it has roof windows in the bathroom, so natural light


comes in through the windows. Also, there is grass on
the roof. You can grow plants and flowers there.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The books are too heavy for the boy.


2. No one wants to help the boy.
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Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Friends
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

A Little Help 1. Who helped Tim in the library?

from Your Friends


a. Anita b. Mike c. Alex

2. What did Tim forget to bring to school?


a. his books b. his lunch c. his school bag

Y esterday, many bad things happened 3. How did Alex help Tim during art class?
to Tim. At the school library, Tim chose six
a. He gave Tim a shirt.
books. But it was too many and he dropped
b. He helped Tim clean up.
them. But his friend Anita came over. She c. He shared paint with Tim.
carried some books for him. Tim smiled and
thanked her. At lunch, Tim opened his bag. “Oh no!” he 4. How did Tim feel when Alex helped him?
said. “I forgot my lunch!” But his friend Mike said, “That’s a. sorry b. happy c. lucky

okay. You can share my lunch with me.” Later, in art class,
Tim got paint all over his T-shirt. Luckily, his friend Alex
gave him a soccer shirt to wear. Tim felt so happy. Thanks Vocabulary Expansion
to his kind friends, his bad day became a good day!
Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
1. I always forget his name.

2. Can I wear your T-shirt?

3. I have some bad news.

4. Mark is smart and very kind .


Main Idea
What is the main idea of this story?
5. The man thanked the police officer.

a. Friends cannot always help you. 6. Can you help me carry these boxes?
b. With friends, bad days can get better.
c. Good things only happen to good kids. bad carry forget kind thanked wear

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Summary A Sign of True Friendship 06
a

Complete the chart with the correct words.

Tim’s Bad but Good Day


b
Bad Things Friends’ Help
1. Tim dropped the books. 1. Anita carried some
books for Tim.
d e
2. Tim forgot his lunch. 2. Mike shared his lunch
with Tim.
c
3. Tim got paint on his 3. Alex gave Tim his soccer
T-shirt. shirt . f

carried dropped paint shared shirt

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. The girl is wearing a colorful T-shirt. d

Complete the summary with the correct words. 2. The girl is wearing three bracelets. b

3. The bracelet has many knots. c

Many bad things happened to Tim yesterday. He 4. The bracelet is a sign of friendship. a

dropped all his books , but Anita carried some of them. 5. The boy’s bracelet broke. e

He forgot his lunch, but Mike shared food with 6. The girl’s dress has a flower pattern. f

him. Then he got paint on his T-shirt. But his friend Alex
gave him a shirt. Tim’s kind friends all helped him. And
his bad day became a good day!
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. Many people give a bracelet to their friends.


2. If your bracelet breaks, you will have bad luck.
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Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Friends
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

A Sign of 1. What does a friendship bracelet NOT have?

True Friendship
a. a lot of knots b. special stones c. different colors

2. What do the knots in a friendship bracelet mean?


a. True friends are very close.
b. True friendship never breaks.
A friendship bracelet is a special sign of friendship.
c. True friends are always together.
Today, giving a friendship bracelet is popular among
teenagers. A friendship bracelet is very colorful. And it 3. What does a friendship bracelet show?
has many knots in different patterns. Its knots mean that a. love and care b. luck and money c. health and happiness

true friendship cannot break. It takes a long time to make a 4. What is NOT true about a friendship bracelet?
bracelet. So, a friendship bracelet shows that you love and a. It is popular among adults.
care for a special friend. In fact, it is a Native American b. It takes a long time to make it.
tradition. You make a bracelet and give it to your friend. c. It is a Native American tradition.

Then the friend wears the bracelet until it breaks. Do you


want to keep your best friend forever? Then how about
Vocabulary Expansion
making a friendship bracelet for your friend?

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


1. A jacket keeps you warm.

2. What does this word mean ?

3. Smiling is a sign of happiness.


Main Idea
4. Mike is popular among his friends.
What is the main idea of this text?
a. the importance of true friendship 5. Jane doesnʼt care for noisy music.
b. the meaning of a friendship bracelet
6. Our family has a special tradition at Christmas.
c. a popular birthday gift among teenagers

care keeps mean popular sign tradition

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Summary A Boy Cheerleader’s Story 07
a
b
Complete the chart with the correct words.

is popular among teenagers

is very colorful and has different patterns e


A Friendship c
Bracelet
shows love and care for a friend
d

is a Native American tradition


f

care colorful patterns popular tradition

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.

Complete the summary with the correct words. 1. The boys are cheerleaders. c

2. Three boys practice the same moves. d

Friendship bracelets are popular among teenagers . They 3. The boy jumps in the air. a

are colorful bracelets with many knots. The knots make 4. The strong boy holds up another boy. e

different patterns. Friendship bracelets started as a 5. The boy twists his body in the air. b

Native American tradition. You make a friendship bracelet 6. The fathers are proud of all the boys. f

and give it to a friend to show love and care. Then the


friend wears it until it breaks.

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


Yes No Don't know

1. Cheerleading takes a lot of practice.


2. There are not many boy cheerleaders.
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Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Sports
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

A Boy 1. What are cheerleaders like?

Cheerleader’s Story
a. fit and strong b. fast and smart c. handsome and kind

2. What do cheerleaders do a lot?


a. play sports together b. practice their skills c. watch football games

M y name is Kyle and I am a boy cheerleader. That’s right 3. When did Kyle’s dad change his mind about cheerleading?
– I said a boy cheerleader! Maybe you think cheerleading is a. when he tried cheerleading
b. when he read a book about cheerleading
only for girls. Actually, cheerleading is a very active sport.
c. when he watched Kyle cheerleading at a football game
Like other sports players, cheerleaders are fit and strong.
We practice our skills a lot. We run, jump, and twist in 4. What is NOT true about cheerleading?
the air. Cheerleading is a team sport, so we learn to move a. It is a team sport.
b. It is a very active sport.
together in rhythm. At first, my dad didn’t like it. He said,
c. It is popular among boys.
“Why can’t you play football instead?” But then he watched
me cheerleading at a football game. He said, “Wow!” Then
I felt so proud. I love cheerleading so much! Vocabulary Expansion

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


1. Swimming is a very active sport.

2. They watch television after dinner.

3. Mark runs every day, so he is fit .

4. Today, computer skills are important.


Main Idea
5. My little brother always moves too slowly.
What is the main idea of this story?
6. The students all dance in rhythm at the party.
a. Cheerleading is a team sport.
b. All people can be cheerleaders.
c. Cheerleaders can play football. active fit moves rhythm skills watch

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Summary Sliding Stones on the Ice! 08
a
Complete the chart with the correct words.

b c
Cheerleading

An Active Sport A Team Sport


·cheerleaders are fit and ·cheerleaders learn to f
d
strong move together in

·cheerleaders practice rhythm


their skills a lot e

move practice rhythm skills strong

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. There are four players on a team. b

2. The woman slides the stone on the ice. d


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. The woman holds the brush in her right hand. e

My name is Kyle and I’m a boy cheerleader . Cheerleading is 4. The woman sweeps the ice. f

a very active sport. Cheerleaders are fit and 5. The target has a red ring in the center. c

strong and we practice our skills a lot. Cheerleading is 6. The World Women’s Curling Championship is held here. a

a(n) team sport, so we learn to move together. At first,


my dad didn’t like cheerleading. But he changed his mind
after he watched me cheerleading.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The women are cleaning the ice.


2. The stone moves to the target.
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Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Sports
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

Sliding Stones 1. How many players are there on one curling team?

on the Ice!
a. two b. four c. eight

2. What do players do with the long brushes?


a. They sweep the ice.
b. They push the stones.
W hich sport has ice, big stones, and long brushes? It c. They clean up the floor.
is a winter sport called curling! Curling has two teams
of four players. Each team has eight stones. One Player 3. How often are the World Curling Championships held?
slides the stones to the target on the ice. The other players a. every month b. every year c. every four years

sweep the ice. This helps the stones move closer to the 4. What is true about curling?
target. Players cannot touch the stones with their brushes. a. It is popular in many Asian countries.
Curling is popular in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Northern b. Players slide the stones to the target.
Europe, and Japan. The World Curling Championships c. Players can touch the stones with their brushes.

are held each year. Curling players believe in fair play. So


they always follow the rules. If you want to play a fun and
Vocabulary Expansion
unusual game, try curling!

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


Main Idea 1. I followed my friend’s advice.
What is the main idea of this text? 2. Many people believe in UFOs.
a. Curling has unusual rules.
b. Curling is an interesting winter sport. 3. Let’s try bungee jumping!
c. Not many countries know about curling. 4. It is very cold in Northern Europe.

5. The rules of the game are simple.

6. The coach teaches fair play to the players.

believe fair followed Northern rules try

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Summary Healthy Vegetable Soup 09
Complete the chart with the correct words. b
a

Curling

What You Need How You Play Other Facts


·two teams of · slide the ·the World Curling d
four players stones Championships
·eight stones · sweep the ice happen each c
·long brushes to make the stones year
e f
move toward the ·players believe in
target fair play

each fair four slide stones sweep Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. The girl cuts up a carrot. c

Complete the summary with the correct words. 2. The girl’s mother fries the onions in a pan. e

3. The onions smell delicious. d

In curling, there are two teams of four players . Each 4. There are many kinds of vegetables. f

team has eight stones. Players slide the stones on the ice, 5. The girl’s grandmother is very sick. a

and sweep the ice with their brushes. It makes the 6. The girl’s mother knows a good soup recipe. b

stones slide to the target . Curling is popular in some


countries. The World Curling Championships are held each
year. And curling players like to play fairly, so they always
follow the rules. Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The girl likes cooking with her mother.


2. Vegetable soup is good for your health.
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Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Food
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

Healthy 1. Who do Karen and her mom make the soup for?
a. Karen’s father

Vegetable Soup b. Karen’s grandfather


c. Karen’s grandmother

2. What is the first thing Karen and her mom do?


K aren’s grandmother is sick in bed. So Karen’s mom
a. heat oil in a pan b. cut up vegetables c. wash their hands
decides to cook delicious and healthy vegetable soup for
her. Vegetable soup is Karen’s favorite dish! She helps her 3. What does Karen’s mom cut up?
mom to cook it. First they wash their hands. Then they a. onions and garlic b. a potato and onions c. a pumpkin and a carrot
cut up vegetables. Karen cuts up a potato, a carrot, and a
pumpkin. Her mom cuts up onions and garlic. Then they 4. What is NOT needed for the soup?
heat some oil in a pan. They fry the onions and garlic, and a. salt b. sugar c. spices

then add the other vegetables. The vegetables become


golden brown and soft. Next they add water, salt, and some
spices. Now it smells delicious! Karen is happy to learn her Vocabulary Expansion
mom’s special recipe.
Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
1. Add some salt if you like.

2. We learn English at school.

3. Eating healthy food is important.

4. They decided to go to the movies.


Main Idea
5. My favorite movie is Kung Fu Panda .
What is the main idea of this story?
a. A girl visits her sick grandmother. 6. Indian people use many spices when they cook.
b. A girl learns her mom’s soup recipe.
c. A mom and daughter eat delicious soup. add decided favorite healthy learn spices

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Summary The Story of Chewing Gum 10
Read the sentences and number them in the correct order. c
a
b
Karen and her mom wash their hands. 1

They heat some oil in a pan. 3

e
They add water, salt, and some spices. 5
d

They cut up vegetables. 2

f
They fry the onions, garlic, and then the other vegetables. 4

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. The girl chews gum. b

Complete the summary with the correct words. 2. The boy is outside of the building. a

3. The chewing gum sticks to the boy’s shoe. d

Karen helps her mom make soup for her sick 4. There are many flavors of chewing gum. e

grandmother. Before they start cooking, they wash their 5. The chewing gum is shaped like a cube. f

hands. Then they cut up vegetables. They heat some 6. The man boils something in the glass bottle. c

oil in a pan to fry the vegetables. Last,


they add water , salt, and some spices. Now the soup is
ready!
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. People like chewing gum because of its flavor.


2. It is not very healthy to chew sugary gum.
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Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Food
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

The Story of 1. When did Thomas Adams invent chewing gum?


a. in 1869 b. in 1880 c. in 1960

Chewing Gum 2. What kind of gum did the Fleer brothers make?
a. sugary gum b. sugarless gum c. gum with flavors

C hewing gum sticks to chairs, desks, shoes, and 3. What was the problem with sugary gum?
everything else. But most people love it! It was first made a. It had a bad taste.
in 1869 by Thomas Adams. He was an inventor in New b. It was bad for teeth.
York. He boiled natural tree gum because he wanted to c. It was too hard to chew.

make it chewy. Then he added flavors. Later, in the 1880s, 4. What is NOT true about sugar-free gum?
the Fleer brothers made cubes of gum. The gum had sugar a. It is not chewy.
on the outside.. Sugary gum became popular. But it was b. There are many kinds of it.
bad for teeth. Then, in the 1960s, chewing gum companies c. It was first made in the 1960s.

introduced sugar-free gum. Today there are


many kinds of sugar-free chewing gum.
Vocabulary Expansion
And there are many flavors, from mint
to vanilla to cola.
Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
1. I brush my teeth after lunch.

2. He doesn’t like sugary snacks.

3. My mother works at a car company .


Main Idea
4. She knows everything about basketball.
What is the main idea of this text?
5. The teacher introduced a new student to the class.
a. facts about the history of chewing gum
b. reasons why chewing gum is so popular 6. Alexander Bell was the inventor of the telephone.
c. a story about the inventor of chewing gum
company everything introduced inventor sugary teeth

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Summary Pizza Tag 11
a
Complete the chart with the correct words.

The Story of Chewing Gum b


d
In 1869 In the 1880s In the 1960s c

Thomas Adams The Fleer brothers Chewing gum

boiled tree made cubes companies made


gum to make it of sugary sugar-free gum. e
chewy . chewing gum.
f

boiled chewy companies cubes sugary

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. The children play in the backyard. b

2. The boy tags a girl. e


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. The boy’s mother is inside the house. a

4. The mother calls out to the children. d


Chewing gum was first made in 1869 by Thomas Adams. He
5. There are many toppings on the pizza. c
boiled natural tree gum and added flavors. In the
6. There are mushrooms under the tree. f
1880s, the Fleer brothers made cubes of sugary gum. It was
very popular but bad for teeth. In the 1960s, companies
introduced sugar-free gum. Now there are many kinds and
flavors of sugar-free gum.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The children are playing hide-and-seek.


2. Playing outside is always fun.
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Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Fun Activities
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
1. Who is the first chef?

Pizza Tag a. Sam b. Andy

2. Who can’t remember all the pizza toppings?


c. Jenny

a. Mike b. Naomi c. Jenny

S am is playing in the backyard with his friends. They 3. What happens if you can’t remember all the toppings?
are playing “pizza tag.” Sam is the “chef.” The chef tags a. You are out.
b. You make pizza.
the other kids and calls out a pizza topping. “Mushrooms!”
c. You become the chef.
yells Sam as he tags Andy. “Mushrooms!” repeats Andy.
Then Sam tags Naomi. “Pineapple!” he yells. “Mushrooms 4. What is NOT part of pizza tag?
and pineapple!” repeats Naomi. Then Sam tags Mike. a. tagging another person
b. finding the list of toppings
“Bacon!” says Sam. “Mushrooms, pineapple, and bacon,”
c. repeating the pizza toppings
repeats Mike. Soon the list of toppings gets longer and
longer! When Sam tags Jenny, she can’t remember all
the toppings. So, she becomes the chef. After some time,
Vocabulary Expansion
the kids get hungry. “Come inside,” calls Sam’s mom. She
made pizza for them – with all the toppings.
Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
1. Repeat this sentence after me.

2. The TV show is about a famous chef .

3. I know her, but I can’t remember her name.

4. He was a dancer before he became a singer.


Main Idea
5. My mother always makes a shopping list .
What is the main idea of this story?
a. making pizza tag rules 6. Two boys yell at each other on the street.
b. playing pizza tag outside
c. making pizza with friends became chef list remember repeat yell

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Summary Flight of the Gibbon 12
a

Complete the chart with the correct words.

Pizza Tag d
b
c

Sam Andy, Naomi, and Mike Jenny e

tags the other repeat all the pizza can’t remember all
f
kids and calls out toppings when the the toppings and

a pizza topping chef tags them becomes the chef

becomes calls out chef other repeat

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. The boy puts on a helmet. c

Complete the summary with the correct words. 2. The man climbs the ladder. e

3. The woman moves along the rope. d

Sam and his friends are playing “pizza tag” in the backyard . 4. The floors are high above the ground. f

Sam is the “chef,” so he tags the other kids and calls 5. The gibbon moves between the trees. a

out pizza toppings . Andy, Naomi, and Mike remember 6. The staff member helps the boy. b

all the toppings. But Jenny can’t remember them all, so she
becomes the chef. After the game, Sam’s mom calls
everyone in for pizza.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The boy on the floor looks scared.


2. It looks like fun to slide along the rope.
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Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Fun Activities
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

Flight of 1. Who will enjoy Flight of the Gibbon the most?


a. nature lovers b. sports fans c. animal owners

the Gibbon 2. How do you go from tree to tree?


a. climbing up ropes b. sliding along ropes c. jumping onto the floors

D o you want to fly through the treetops? 3. Where can you enjoy Flight of the Gibbon?
Now you can! Flight of the Gibbon is an
a. at the zoo b. in the rainforest c. at a theme park
adventure activity for nature lovers. With
ropes and ladders, you can go from tree 4. What is NOT true about Flight of the Gibbon?
to tree just like a gibbon. Before you start a. People put on safety clothing and a helmet.
the adventure, you put on safety clothing and a helmet. b. The staff members hold the rope for people.
Then friendly staff members take you into the rainforest. c. People can be 100 meters above the ground.

There are wooden floors high in the trees. And there are
ropes between the trees. You slide along the ropes at high
speeds. At times, you are 100 meters above the ground! Vocabulary Expansion
But don’t worry–it’s safe. And you can enjoy the sights
and sounds of the jungle while you play. Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
1. We need to protect nature .

2. Are you ready for a new adventure ?

3. Wear your helmet when you ride a bike.

Main Idea 4. Children learn about school safety rules.

What is the main idea of this text? 5. Let’s enjoy the wonderful sights of the city.
a. introducing an exciting activity
6. Mr. Smith is a(n) friendly man in my neighborhood.
b. introducing gibbons in the jungle
c. introducing plants in the rainforest
adventure friendly helmet nature safety sights

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Summary Fun in Science Class 13
a
Complete the chart with the correct words.
b

How to Enjoy Flight of the Gibbon c

1. Put on safety clothing and a helmet.

2. Follow staff members into the rainforest.

3. Climb the ladder to the wooden floors. d


e
4. Slide along the ropes between the trees.

5. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the jungle .

climb jungle ropes safety staff

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. The girl’s piece of paper is flat. d

2. The blackboard is very large. b


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. The children wear the same shoes. f

4. The boy pushes the teacher’s desk. c


Flight of the Gibbon is an exciting adventure for nature
5. The teacher thinks about a parachute. a
lovers. You can go from tree to tree with ropes and ladders .
6. Two pieces of paper fall to the ground. e
First, you put on safety clothing and a(n) helmet and go
into the rainforest . You climb up to the floors high in the
trees. Then you slide fast along the ropes between the
trees while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the jungle.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. Two pieces of paper fall at the same speed.


2. A parachute falls quickly to the ground.
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Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Science
Choose the best answer.
answer .....................................................................................
....................................................................................
ION
FICT Animal

Fun in Them
e:
1. Who drops the ball of paper?
a. Robert b. Mindy c. Ms. Adams

Science Class 2. What is true about the experiment?


a. Mindy’s paper falls more quickly.
b. Robert’s paper falls more quickly.
“L et’s do an experiment,” says Ms. Adams, the science c. Both of their pieces of paper fall at the same time.
teacher. She asks Mindy and Robert to help her. She
3. What is the flat piece of paper like?
gives a ball of paper to Robert. Then she gives a flat piece
a. a ball b. a ship c. a parachute
of paper to Mindy. “Now, drop them,” she says. At the
same time, Mindy and Robert drop their pieces of paper. 4. Why do parachutes fall slowly?
Robert’s paper ball falls quickly to the ground. But Mindy’s a. because air goes beside them
b. because air moves around them
flat piece of paper falls down slowly. Why does it happen?
c. because air pushes up under them
Ms. Adams explains, “Mindy’s paper is large and flat, so
more air is under it. Because more air pushes up under it,
it falls more slowly.” Mindy says, “It’s just like a parachute!”
Vocabulary Expansion
“Right!” says Ms. Adams.

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


1. He walks very quickly .

2. The girl is sitting under a tree.

3. A funny thing happened yesterday.

Main Idea 4. He tried to explain the situation.


What is the main idea of this story? 5. We don’t have science class today.
a. doing a paper experiment in class
b. throwing and catching paper balls
6. The Wright brothers did a simple experiment with kites.
c. learning about the shapes of paper
experiment explain happened quickly science under

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Summary Homemade Volcano 14
Complete the chart with the correct words.

b
Falling Paper Experiment a

Robert’s Paper Mindy’s Paper f


c
· a round ball of ·a flat piece of

paper paper d
· falls quickly · falls slowly e
· more air pushes
up under the paper

ball flat more pushes quickly slowly


Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. The bottles are empty. f

2. The dough is in a bowl. d


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. There is detergent on the counter. b

4. The girl and the boy make a volcano on the table. e


Mindy and Robert help Ms. Adams with a science
5. The girl pours something into the hole. c
experiment . Robert drops a ball of paper and Mindy drops a
6. The lava comes out of the volcano in the picture. a
flat piece of paper. Robert’s ball of paper falls quickly,
but Mindy’s flat piece of paper falls slowly . It is because
more air pushes up under Mindy’s paper. So it falls
slowly like a parachute .
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The lava from the volcano is very hot.


2. The children are cooking in the kitchen.
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Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Science
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
ION
FICT Animal

Homemade Them
e:
1. What is the first step of the experiment?
a. making dough b. adding detergent c. pouring warm water

Volcano 2. Where do you put the soda bottle?


a. in a pan b. in the sink c. on the table

D o you want to try a fun science experiment at home? 3. What do you add to make the lava red?
Then make your own volcano! First, make some dough.
a. vinegar b. detergent c. food coloring
Mix six cups of flour, two cups of salt, and two cups of
water in a bowl. Use your hands to make the dough. Next, 4. What happens when you pour vinegar into the bottle?
stand a plastic soda bottle in a pan. Put the dough around a. The lava comes out.
the bottle in a volcano shape. Then pour warm water into b. The water gets warm.
the bottle. Add red food coloring to make the lava red. c. The dough becomes soft.

Then, add a few drops of detergent and two tablespoons


of baking soda. Finally, get some vinegar and slowly pour
it into the bottle. Watch out! Here comes the lava! Vocabulary Expansion

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


1. Vinegar smells very sour.

2. Oil and water don’t mix .

3. He is wearing a warm jacket.

4. These toys are made of plastic .


Main Idea
5. You need flour to make bread.
What is the main idea of this text?
a. why volcanoes have lava inside 6. Draw a star shape and cut it out.
b. how to do a volcano experiment
c. why doing experiments at home is fun flour mix plastic shape vinegar warm

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Summary The Zebra and the Baboon 15
Read the sentences and number them in the correct order. a

Make some dough with flour, salt, and water. 1 b


c
d

Pour vinegar into the bottle. 5

Add red food coloring, detergent, and baking soda. 4 e f

Pour warm water into the bottle. 3

Put the dough around a bottle. 2

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. The baboon has brown fur. d

2. The zebra has black and white stripes. f


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. The baboon has a red bottom. c

4. The zebra looks angry. e


You can make your own volcano at home. First, make
5. The zebra kicks in the air. b
dough . Next, make a volcano shape by putting the dough
6. The monkey guards his family. a
around a plastic soda bottle. Then pour warm water
with red food coloring into the bottle. Also, add detergent and
baking soda. Finally, pour vinegar into the bottle to make
the lava come.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The zebra and the baboon are friends.


2. The animals all want to drink some water.
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Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Animals
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
ION
FICT Animal

The Zebra and Them


e:
1. What did the baboon guard?
a. a fire b. a house c. a waterhole

the Baboon 2. Why was the zebra angry?


a. because the baboon hit him hard
b. because the zebra burned his fur
L ong ago, there was a selfish baboon. He guarded c. because the baboon didn’t share the water
a waterhole, so other animals couldn’t drink there. He
3. During the fight, what did the zebra do?
even built a fire and guarded the waterhole at night. One
a. He made a fire. b. He asked for help. c. He kicked the baboon.
day, a zebra arrived. Back then, the zebra had white fur
without stripes. As he came near, the baboon jumped up. 4. What happened to the baboon in the end?
“Go away!” he said. The zebra was angry. “This water is a. He fell into the waterhole.
b. He burned his bottom in the fire.
for everyone,” he yelled. They started to fight. Suddenly,
c. He burned his fur and got stripes.
the zebra kicked the baboon hard. They both fell into the
baboon’s fire. The zebra burned his fur and the baboon
burned his bottom. That’s why the zebra has black stripes
Vocabulary Expansion
and the baboon has a red bottom.

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


Main Idea 1. The train arrived a little late.

What is the main idea of this story? 2. Many soldiers fought in the war.
a. how the zebra and the baboon got their 3. Both my sister and I love milk.
looks
b. how the zebra and the baboon became 4. Selfish people don’t care about others.
close friends
c. why the zebra and the baboon fought with 5. They built a new house near the park.
other animals
6. My little sister can’t sleep without her doll.

arrived both built fought selfish without

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Summary A Special Lion, Little Tyke 16
a
Complete the chart with the correct words.

The Zebra and the Baboon’s Fight b

Baboon built a fire and guarded a waterhole from everyone


Zebra was angry and wanted the baboon to share c
d
water with others

Fight

e
Baboon burned his bottom and got a red bottom
Zebra burned his fur and got black stripes f

angry black bottom fur red waterhole


Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. A young lion is called a cub. c

Complete the summary with the correct words. 2. The big lion attacks the cub. b

3. The woman gives meat to the lion. f

Long ago, a selfish baboon guarded a waterhole. He 4. The lion throws up on the floor. e

built a fire and guarded it at night. One day, a zebra 5. The lamb looks at the lion. d

with white fur and no stripes came and wanted water. 6. The woman and the animals are on a farm. a

But the baboon yelled at him to go away. They fought


and fell into the fire. The zebra burned his fur and got
black stripes. And the baboon got a red bottom.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The other animals are afraid of the lion.


2. Lions only eat meat.
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Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Animals
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
ION
FICT Animal

A Special Lion, Them


e:
1. Why did Little Tyke leave the zoo?
a. because her mother died

Little Tyke b. because she hurt another cub


c. because her mother attacked her

2. What do lions usually love to eat?


L ittle Tyke was a lion cub. She was born at a zoo in
a. milk b. meat c. beef blood
Washington, U.S.A., in 1946. Sadly, her mother attacked
her when she was born. So, a married couple took her to 3. What happened when the couple gave Little Tyke meat?
their farm. When she was three months old, the couple a. She ate it all. b. She threw up. c. She attacked them.
gave her some meat. But Little Tyke threw up. She didn’t
even drink milk mixed with beef blood. Usually, lions love 4. Who was Little Tyke’s best friend on the farm?
to eat lots of meat. But Little Tyke was different. She didn’t a. a lamb b. another lion c. a girl called Becky

want to have meat. She even made friends with other


animals. Her best friend was a lamb called Becky. The two
animals played together their whole lives. Vocabulary Expansion

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


1. My favorite month is May.

2. The hospital needs lots of blood .

3. He can speak five different languages.

Main Idea 4. They ate beef and salad for dinner.

What is the main idea of this text? 5. He spent the whole weekend sleeping.
a. Little Tyke didn’t like to live in a zoo.
b. Little Tyke loved to play with people.
6. I saw monkeys at the zoo yesterday.

c. Little Tyke was different from other lions.


beef blood different month whole zoo

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Summary Heroes with Parachutes 17
a
Complete the chart with the correct words. b

Little Tyke c
d
was born at a zoo in Washington in 1946
e

was attacked by her mother and moved to a farm

didn’t want any meat or beef blood

f
made friends with other animals

animals blood farm friends meat zoo


Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. There are many trees in the forest. a

2. The trees are burning. c


Complete the summary with the correct words.
3. The firefighters carry heavy equipment with them. f

4. The firefighter puts out the fire. e


Little Tyke was born in a Washington zoo in 1946.
5. A brave firefighter goes into the burning forest. d
But when she was born, her mother attacked her. So a
6. Jumping from a plane looks scary. b
married couple took her to their farm. They gave Little
Tyke some meat one day, but she just threw up . Little
Tyke was different from other lions. She didn’t want any
meat. She even made friends with other animals.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The firefighters are not afraid of fire.


2. It is not easy to put out forest fires.
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Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: People
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

Heroes 1. What kind of fires do smokejumpers put out?


a. house fires b. forest fires c. airplane fires

with Parachutes 2. How do smokejumpers get to the burning fires?


a. on foot b. by parachute c. by fire truck

C an you imagine jumping from a plane into a burning 3. What does NOT describe smokejumpers?
forest? It’s a usual day’s work for smokejumpers!
a. scared of fires b. healthy and strong c. calm when working
Smokejumpers are special firefighters. They put out
dangerous forest fires. Today I watched a TV show about 4. What does the writer think about smokejumpers?
smokejumpers. On the TV show, the big forest fires looked a. They are good friends.
really scary. But the smokejumpers were very brave. To get b. They are brave heroes.
to the fires, they wear parachutes and jump from planes. c. They are helpful workers.

Smokejumpers carry around 50 kg of equipment with


them, so they are healthy and strong. They stay calm when
they are working. Sometimes, smokejumpers spend up to Vocabulary Expansion
five days fighting forest fires. I think they are heroes!
Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
1. It was calm in the library.

2. The old bridge looks really dangerous .

3. I spend a lot of time watching TV.

4. Can you imagine a world without light?


Main Idea
5. The soldier became a hero after the war.
What is the main idea of this story?
a. studying about smokejumpers in class 6. The firefighters saved a family from a house fire.
b. reading a book about dangerous forest fires
c. watching a TV show about special firefighters calm dangerous firefighters hero imagine spend

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Summary A Smart Star 18
Complete the chart with the correct words. b

a
put out dangerous forest fires
c

jump from planes with parachutes

Smokejumpers carry heavy equipment d


e

stay calm when working

f
spend many days fighting forest fires

calm equipment forest spend parachutes


Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. There are several cameras. d

Complete the summary with the correct words. 2. The actress smiles for the cameras. b

3. The actress wins an award. e

Today I watched a TV show about smokejumpers. They are 4. The people look at the famous actress. c

special firefighters . They jump from planes with parachutes 5. The young girl is with her father. f

and put out dangerous forest fires. Smokejumpers 6. The actress thinks about her exam. a

carry heavy equipment, so they are healthy and strong.


They stay calm when they are fighting fires. I think
smokejumpers are heroes .
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The actress is a smart student.


2. The people are fans of the actress.
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Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: People
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
1. When did Natalie Portman become famous?

A Smart Star a. after Leon b. after Star Wars c. before Star Wars

2. Why was Natalie Portman NOT at the first showing of her Star Wars movie?
a. because she was studying
b. because she was too young
I f you like the Star Wars movies, then you will know
c. because she was filming another movie
about Natalie Portman. She played a queen in the movies.
Natalie Portman started acting when she was young. 3. What was more important to Natalie Portman than making movies?
She was only 13 when she appeared in her first movie, a. being happy b. being beautiful c. being smart

Leon . After she was in the Star Wars movies, she became
4. What is NOT true about Natalie Portman?
famous. Also, she won several awards as an actress. But
a. She started acting at 13.
she still studied hard at school. She didn’t even go to see b. She won some awards at school.
the first showing of her Star Wars movie. Instead, she c. She studied at Harvard University.
studied for her exams! Later, Portman went to Harvard
University. “College is more important than acting,” she
said. “Being smart is better than being a movie star.” Vocabulary Expansion

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


1. I visited my sister’s college .

Main Idea 2. The monkey is a smart animal.

What is the main idea of this text? 3. Spain won the World Cup in 2010.

a. Natalie Portman went to a good school. 4. The man suddenly appeared in the room.
b. Natalie Portman is a famous and smart
actress. 5. I met a movie star for the first time.
c. Natalie Portman stopped studying to 6. She had no honey, so she used sugar instead .
become an actress.

appeared college first instead smart won

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Summary Who Did It? 19
Complete the chart with the correct words. b

Natalie Portman
a
· appeared in her first movie, Leon , at 13
d
As an · became famous after the Star Wars movies
Actress
· won several awards e

· studied hard at school f


As a c
Student · went to Harvard University

awards famous first hard University

Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.


1. There is a mall on the main street. b
Complete the summary with the correct words. 2. The road is wide. c

3. The street between the buildings is narrow. a


Natalie Portman appeared in her first movie, Leon, at 13. 4. The principal talks to the girl. d
After the Star Wars movies, she became famous and 5. The girl looks at the footprints. f
won several awards. But she still studied hard at e
6. There is no one on the sidewalk.
school. She didn’t even see the first showing of her Star
Wars movie. She studied for her exams instead. Later
she went to Harvard University.

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


Yes No Don't know

1. The principal looks worried.


2. The girl knows who left the footprints.
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Comprehension
FICTION
Theme: Detective Stories
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................
1. Where did Amy meet her three friends?

Who Did It? a. at school b. at the mall c. on the sidewalk

2. What did Rachel have?


a. new shoes b. ice cream c. a broken leg

L ast Saturday, I met Rachel, Sara, and Tina at the mall. 3. Why was the principal angry?
Rachel showed me her new shoes. They were very wide. a. because somebody took his shoes
b. because somebody jumped in the wet cement
Poor Sara had a broken leg. So, she couldn’t walk fast.
c. because somebody left their shoes in the cement
Tina said, “Let’s have some ice cream together, Amy.”
But I wanted to go home. On my way home, I saw the 4. What is NOT true about the story?
school principal outside the school. He was looking at the a. Amy didn’t eat ice cream with the girls.
b. Amy saw who jumped in the wet cement.
sidewalk. He was angry. “Somebody jumped in this wet
c. The principal saw three girls on the street.
cement!” he said. I saw two narrow footprints there. “Who
did it?” I asked. “I don’t know. I only saw Rachel, Sara, and
Tina here earlier,” he said. Then I knew who did it.
Vocabulary Expansion

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


1. Somebody took my bag!

2. When did you meet Jake?

3. Our school has cement walls.

4. I went to bed early last night.


Main Idea
What is the main idea of this story?
5. I want to show you my new pet.

a. a secret between friends 6. The ground was wet after the rain.
b. the principal’s big mistake
c. the mystery behind the footprints cement early meet show somebody wet

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Summary The Famous Sherlock Holmes 20
b
Complete the chart with the correct words.
c
a
Mystery Who left footprints in the wet cement?

Clue 1 Amy met three girls at the mall.


- Rachel had very wide new shoes. d
e
- Sara had a broken leg .

- Tina wanted to eat ice cream .

Clue 2 The principal saw three girls near the school.


f
Clue 3 Somebody jumped in the cement.

Clue 4 The footprints in the cement are narrow .

*The footprints are Tinaʼs!

ice cream jumped leg narrow principal wide


Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1. The writer creates a story. f

2. The writer smokes a pipe. d


Complete the summary with the correct words. e
3. The thin man is wearing a long coat.

4. The men are wearing hats. b


I met three friends at the mall . Rachel had new shoes.
5. The British flag is on the wall. a
They were wide. Sara had a broken leg. Tina wanted to
6. Somebody visits the man’s house. c
eat ice cream, but I went home. Outside my school, I saw the
principal. He was angry because of two narrow
footprints in the wet cement. He said only Rachel, Sara, and
Tina were there earlier . Then I knew who did it.
Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know.
Yes No Don't know

1. The man in the middle is looking for something.


2. The man outside of the house needs some help.
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Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Detective Stories
Choose the best answer. ....................................................................................

The Famous 1. What does Sherlock Holmes NOT have?


a. a pipe b. glasses c. a hunting hat

Sherlock Holmes 2. Who is Watson?


a. Holmesʼs friend b. Holmesʼs boss c. Holmesʼs brother

S herlock Holmes is a British detective. 3. What is true about Sherlock Holmes?


a. He appeared in a book in 1887.
There are many books, TV shows, plays, and
b. Most people believed he was real.
movies about him. People around the world c. He helped Watson solve mysteries.
love him. Although he is very famous, he is not
4. What can you find at 221b Baker Street, London today?
a real person. However, in a newspaper story, 21 percent
a. the Sherlock Holmes Museum
of British people thought he was real! Arthur Conan Doyle
b. the Arthur Conan Doyle Center
created Sherlock Holmes in 1887. Holmes is tall and thin. c. the real home of Holmes and Watson
He often wears a hunting hat and smokes a pipe. He lives
with his friend Watson at 221b Baker Street, London.
Watson helps Holmes solve mysteries. Today, fans of Vocabulary Expansion
Sherlock Holmes can visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum.
Where is it? It’s at 221b Baker Street, London! Write the correct word for each sentence. ......................................................
1. Are these real flowers?

2. My sister works at an art museum .

Main Idea 3. She loves to read detective stories.

What is the main idea of this text? 4. I can’t solve this math problem.
a. Arthur Conan Doyle created Sherlock
5. Only 20 percent of the students know the answer.
Holmes.
b. Sherlock Holmes is a famous detective 6. I enjoyed the play because the story was good.
character.
c. People around the world visit the Sherlock
Holmes Museum. detective museum percent play real solve

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Vocabulary List
Summary
Unit 1 find
safe
poster nest
Complete the chart with the correct words.
draw welcome
excited put
is a British detective character Native American seed
Mexican call
Dutch
is tall and thin
Sherlock Indian Unit 4
already
Holmes
wears a hunting hat and smokes a pipe delicious kind
idea ground
bowl cave
lives in London with Watson perfect save
mud

Unit 2 wall
detective hunting London pipe thin Watson
bathroom
special roof
elementary school plenty of
fun natural
regular grow
class plant
necklace
Complete the summary with the correct words. piece Unit 5
cereal
picture bad
Sherlock Holmes is a(n) famous British detective. Arthur
age library
Conan Doyle created the character in 1887. Holmes is tall bring choose
and thin. He has a hunting hat and a pipe. He and his stamp drop
carry
friend Watson live at 221b Baker Street, London.
Unit 3 thank
Today, that address is the place of the Sherlock Holmes forget

Museum . birdhouse share


wood paint
place shirt
important wear
city kind

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