Student Book ©tutureWelcome to Reading Rocket 04 Meet the Characters. 06 os 7 Unitoi_s) Humans Eat Grass Too 09 Nontcton- ese Unit 02 New Clothes 13 unio; 2, Birdseye’s Cool Idea 7 unitos 2) Flight to Adventure 21 Unitos 2) Ld ilang: Gateway) to America 25 Unitos 3) Scary Fun! 29 Unit.07.6 Recbatge Your CellPhone As YouRide 33 Unitas | The Climbing Gym 37 Unitos 2) The Story of Rubber 41 Unit 10 The Parrot Who Knew His Address 45 Nonfiction Lifestyleamy Unit 11. Unit 122 Unit 132] Unit 14 Unit.15_3] Unit 16 3} Unit17 3 Unit 182 Unit 192) Unit20_— aN Word List Love Like Salt Moles Nonfiction: Scenee A Real Christmas Tree The Peanut Man Teddy Bear Goes Ballooning Earthquakes Nonfiction: Science The Bus Ride The Many Tricks of the Armadillo Nonfiction: Science Space Operas Nonfiction -Liestyle What's Your Blood Type? 51 55 59 63 67 71 75 79 83 87(BeEasy-to-Follow Lesson Process: Three Stages of Reading rrenesding || => | ong ang | ep | Aterneading j EB cumulative Reading Skill Practice The following reading skills re practiced and consolidated thoughout the series so students can become better readers, Cmte recy © [| demtifying feelings and attitudes " Identifying details | 11) ldentifying cohesion: pronouns Making inferences: Identifying cause and effect Understanding the order of events (sequencing) RIE) lcentfying facts EET) compare and contrast Ey) Problem and solution EB cumulative Vocabulary Practice Target words are practiced 6 times in the student book and the workbook This cumulative practice willhelp students tomemorize the new vocabulary Gl Engaging Stories with Colorful Illustrations & Animated Audio Recording + Engaging storles motivate students toread. + Colorful ilustrations help students to understand. ~ Students can listento the audio recording ofthe reading passace. + Cute characters appeal to students + Carefully graded non-fiction passages help students to build academic reading skill:» Unit Contents « Co Part A. Warm up ‘The warm-up section helps students prepare for reading and understanding the passage. Part B. New Words The new target words are introduced in this activity. Part A. Main Idea This question asks the student toldentify the main idea of the passage. Part B ~ Part D. Reading Skill Practice « Identifying feelings and attitudes SS + Identifying details Sm ten mete + Identifying cohesion: pronouns + Making inferences + Identifying cause and effect + Understanding the order of events (sequencing) + Identifying facts «Compare and contiast + Problem and solution Gerry Part A. Word Practice Here the student has their first opportunity to review the target words. PartB. Discussion This section asks students to contribute personal opinionsto an in-class discussion,Unitas Unito2 Unito3 3 Unitos a Unitos unitos a Unitor a Union 3 unitoo Unit 103 Humans Eat Grass Too New Clothes Birdseye's Cool Idea Flight to Adventure Ellis Island: Gateway to America Scary Fun! Recharge Your Cell Phone As You Ride The Climbing Gym The Story of Rubber The Parrot Who Knew His Address 09 13 7 21 25 29 33 37 a1 45Duynys’ Humans Eat Grass Too r or 1. Pre-Reading Q Warm Up 1 Do you eat rice every day? How much rice do you eat? 2 Isrice an important food in your country? 3 Do you know how rice is grown? Look at the pictures below and talk about them aie AE B New Words Write the word next to its definition or picture. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. 1 the number of people who live in a place 2 most important and necessary 3 many times 4 sugar s sweet 5 to give something to someone who needs it = ——-— Reading Rocket3 aGao Humans Eat Grass Too Do you eat grass? You may be surprised by theanswe.We 4 usually think of grass as food for animals, but humans eat grass There areover 100 different kinds grown around the world @ r big seeds, and they taste good! a 100. They eat the seeds. Rice is a special kind of grass that has Over many years, humans have changed rice to have more and “Read this! larger seeds, and it hes become a very important food. After ape sali! op of sweat rom a farmer. -& saying nthe Phiippines- com, it is the most popular seed in the world. It is the bas food for a large part of the world’s population, and it provides 20% of all the energy eaten by humans. How often do you eat rice? Koreans are eating it less often than they used to. In 1980, Koreans ate 132.4 kg per person. By 2006, they were only eating 78.8 kg per person, Koreans are now eating more bread and meat instead of rice Even though Koreans now eat less rice, rice is @ very important part of life for many people around the world, Did you eat some grass today? 173 words| 2. During Reading Main Idea ci le the main idea of the story. Rice is a plant Rice is an important food for many people. Rice is delicious. People eat less rice now. Graphic Summary Complete the diagram. Paragraph Summary il Rice is a special of Pp Rice is a very Itis the second most ______ inthe world, 3 Koreans eat rice than they used to. Rice is a very important _ of for many people 4 around the world. @ Details 1 Check ( / ) True or False. True False 1 Only animals eat grass as a food. 2 People eat 20% less rice now. 3 Com is the most popular seed in the world. 4 Koreans are eating more rice instead of bread and meat. 5. Rice is an important food for people around the world Rocker3D Details 2 Circle the correct answer. 1 What is the most popular seed in the world? rice corn 2. How has rice changed over the years? Now it tastes better. Now it has more and larger seeds. 3 Inline 10, who does you refer to? Koreans the reader 3. After Reading oa Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. rice tastes basic ~—popullation — often __provide 1 hail the food for the party. 2 Honey sweet. 31 send email to my friends. 4 We eat and vegetables every day. 5 What's the of your country? 6 Aperson’s __ needs are food, clothing and a house. © Discussion write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 What's your favorite food? 2 Why do you think Koreans eat more bread and meat now? 3. What did you eat today?Ra Cae Cutts 1. Pre-Reading G Warm Up Look at the picture and talk about the clothes. 1 What clothes can you see? 2 Which style do you like? Why? 3 Do you like shopping for clothes? Go New Words write the word next to its definition. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. 1 to take place 2 belonging to a person or thing 2 to choose 4 two things that go together 5 a thing 6 usual, normal Rocket 3Chaos New Clothes “Brian, | think you need some new clothes,” said Mom. “Why don’t we go shopping tomorrow?” “Ohhh, Mom,” Brian said unhappily. Brian was unhappy because he knew what would happen. They would go shopping, * and his mom would choose his clothes. Brian didn’t enjoy it at all. “Mom, can | choose my own clothes this time?” he esked, hopefully. “"| don't have a lot of time, Brian dear,” she said. "I just need you to get regular clothes for school, not fashion items.” “Awww,” went Brian. © The next day, they went shopping after school. Sure enough, Mom did the choosing, and Brian did the trying. After 15 minutes, he already hadapair =» Fun Quiz! (Q: What has twoleas happened. Mom chose a really stylish jacket and told Brian to try _but can't walk? A: A pair of pants! 2 of pants and two T-shirts selected. But then something strange it on. It looked really cool! “Let's buy it,” she said. “© Brian couldn't believe it. “Thanks, Mom. You're the best “You're welcome,” Mom replied. Brian wore his jacket all the way home.2. During Reading G Main Idea circle the main idea of the story. Brian needs some new clothes, ©. Brian hates shopping. ©. Brian goes shopping with his Mom. 1. Brian's mom is not kind. {@ Graphic Summary Complete the diagrams. happen wore choose T-shirts jacket pants What happened Brian's feelings Before Brian knew what would : © shopPing His mom would his clothes. During 11 Mom chose 2 and a pair of 2 @ Sh SnePPInS 2. Then, mom chose a stylish — After shopping Brian the jacket all the way home. ping @ Details 1 Match and write the letters. 1 Brian usually doesn't enjoy shopping @ she thinks Brian needs regular clothes because _. 2. Mom usually doesn't choose fashion ® he cannot choose his own clothes items because _. © she wanted Brian to be happy 3 Brian liked the jacket because __. © the jacket looked really cool 4 Mom bought the jacket because __ © his mom bought him a jacket 5 Brian was happy becauseBp Details 2 Circle the correct answer. 1 Why can’t Brian choose his own clothes? He might choose fashion items, not regular clothes. He might choose items that are too big or too small for him 2 What usually happens when they go shopping? Mom chooses and Brian checks the fit. Brian chooses and Mom pays. 3 Something strange happened while shopping. What was it? Mom chose a pair of pants and some T-shirts. 9. Mom chose a stylish jacket. 3. After Reading G\ Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. own regular item —pair ~_—select' «happen 1 Ineed anew __ of glasses. 2 Is that your _ camera or did you borrow it? 3 Ablouseisan_____—__—_of clothing. 4 A: What kind of bag do you want? B: Just a school bag. 5 __ five words from the list and make sentences. 6 How did the accident ? '® Discussion Write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1. Where do you buy your clothes? 2 Can you choose your own clothes? 3 Think about your clothes. Which clothes do you like the most?1. Pre-Reading Warm Up Look at the pictures and talk about them. 1 Do you buy frozen food? If yes, what kind of frozen food do you buy? 2 What are the good things about frozen food? 3 What are the bad things about frozen food? Frozen meat B New Words write the word next to its definition. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. 1 to test; to find out what will happen to want to know something; to be curious about to see at once; without delay; right away to become hard because it is so cold a unawn to make something bigger or better Reading Rocket’3In 1912, Clarence Birdseye went to live with the Inuit peopIfof the North American Arctic. The Inuit taught him how to fish under the ice. As Birdseye pulled the fish from the water, he put them on the snow and continued fishing. The fish froze almost immediately because of the cold Arctic air Birdseye went to eat the fish a tew days later. He noticed that they tasted as fresh as the day he caught them. Usually, frozen fish tasted old, and less flavorful. He wondered why the fish tasted better. Maybe it was because of how fast they froze. Birdseye moved to Massachusetts and began experimenting with freezing food. He developed a new way to freeze it. He blasted the food with air chilled to 43°C Aiter he developed this method, he founded the General Seafood Corporation. Soon, Birdseye began experimenting with freezing other types of food. Frozen food was a success! It revolutionized the food industry. Now people could enjoy fresh tasting food at any time of the year. They could even eat food that was packaged far away. Clarence Birdseye changed the way we eat 189 words Did youknow? Frozen vegetables contair almost the same amount of Vitamins and minerals 08 fresh vegetables.2. During Reading (G Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. Frozen food is frozen at -43°C. Inuit people live in the Arctic. Bp Graphic Summary Complete the chart. Inthe Arctic Birdseye caught fish. The fish immediately because of the cold Arctic ° The fish tasted even after a few days. Frozen fish tastes good. /. Clarence Birdseye invented frozen food. In Massachusetts Birdseye began = with freezing food, ° He anew way to freeze food. He it with chilled to -43°C. ° Frozen food was a {G Details 1 Explain the advantages of frozen food. Taste Frozen food tastes Time People could enjoy frozen food at of the Place People could eat food that was packaged _ Rocket 3 aW Details 2 Circle the correct answer. 1 How did the frozen fish taste when Birdseye ate them a few days later? @. They tasted old and less flavorful 6. They tasted as good as fresh fish 2 How did Birdseye change the way we eat? @. We can enjoy fresh tasting food at any time of the year. b. We can eat more tasty Arctic fish. 3 Inline 7, what does it refer to? @. the fact that the fish were frozen ©, the fact that the fish tasted better 3. After Reading G) Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. freezes immediately noticed wonder experiment —_ developed 1 When water , it becomes ice. 2 Call your mother ! 31 why he didn't come to school today. 41 that he had a new cell phone. 5 The doctors are doing an with the new medicine. 6 He a new computer system. a Discussion Write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 11 What foods are in your freezer at home? 2 What frozen food do you eat most often? 3 Do you make your own frozen food?1. Pre-Reading G Warm Up Look at the picture and talk about tropical islands. 1 Have you been to a tropical island? 2 What can you see on a tropical island? 3 What can you do there? {GB New Words write the word next to its definition or below the picture. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page Grammar Tip 1 a place smaller than a city ec 2 Inthe far awayBeing stuck on a desert isla terrible. I've been on this island for three days. | was fivingaa kite in the pai strong wind picked me up. | glided over rooftops, all the way over my town, then over the whole country and out to sea. * | saw sea monsters with seagulls sitting on their noses. | saw schools of fish and waves bigger than houses. | didn’t see any way to get down. My hand got tired fram holding onto my kite string, but | held on until | saw an islan« of the string and fell into the leaves of a tall palm tree. Then | grabbed, and climbed down the tree. "© For the past three days, I've slept under palm leaves, buried my legs sand, and counted two hundred and four different birds. Just this moming! sa a black dot in the distance. It has grown bigger as the sun has risen in the sky. | can see now that it’s a boat coming straight for this island, I'l be happy to be rescued. I'm getting sick of coconuts, but it has been a nice vacation ¢ e 201 words Did you know? The idea for Robinson Crusoe the famous book by Danial 1 Detco, probably come from ‘Alexander Selkirk. Selkirk wae € Scottish sailor who lived for four yeers on a Pacific island caled Mas Ala 4 e at| | 2. During Reading G Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. A few days ona desert island canbe fun, ©. Akite is a good way to travel. Sea monsters live in the ocean <. Coconuts are not delicious @ Graphic Summary Where? What happened? He was fiying a In the park mg A strong wind him He was ____ onto his kite In the air He flew to an He spent days there. On an island a H A was coming to him. G Making inferences write and discuss your answer. Sentence from the story Your answer 1 The boy said, “Being stuck on a wings, THEE were good things and desert island wasn't terribie.” bad things about the island. 2 He counted two hundred and four W? difierent birds, why? 3. He was getting sick of coconuts.Bo Details Circle the correct answer. 1 How did the boy get to the desert island? @. by boat b. by kite 2 How did he feel about being on a desert island for three days? a. He enjoyed it, 6. He didn't enjoy it 3 In line 12, what does It refer to? a. ablack dot “b, the sun 3. After Reading G Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. town string buried +— distance — straight -—ots. 1 The dog a bone in the garden 2 Froma , he looks quite short. 3 There was a balloon on the end of a 4 Use a ruler to draw a line. 5 We visited a small There weren't many houses or buildings. 6 The television picture is made from a lot of colored Be Discussion Write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 Whats the most exciting adventure you have been on? 2 Where do you want to go for a vacation? _ 3 What would you do if you were on a desert island for three days?2? oe Rae CAC Terk Oe Gate) 2 A) 1. Pre-Reading ©) G\ Warm Up Look at the pictures and talk about them. ‘1 What can you see in the pictures? What's happening? 2 Where are the people coming from? Where are they going? 3 Between 1850 and 1930 many people from Europe moved to the U.S.A. to live. Do you know why? {© New Words write the word next to its definition. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. 1 to hurt something Grammar Tip 2 water that comes from your eye when you cry mayo _moval 3_ but pee 4_ the condition of your body (well or sick) 5 being able to do anything or go anywhere 6 a feeling of wanting something to happen and thinking that it will Reading RockGRaxos Ellis Islonel: Gortewsy to America From 1892 until 1954, twelve million people passed through Ellis Island _y e to begin a new life in the U.S.A. Most of these people had traveled eee wae across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe. When they arrived they needed —(1939~1945), Elis, Island to sign their names, be interviewed, and pass a health test. During the camp ier saponece health test the newcomers were checked for disease by having them oo eo imericars. climb some stairs. —_) People who were sick or injured were checked further. They were put in the hospital on Ellis Island or sent back. Other people who were criminals, or who didn’t have working skills were also sent home. People called Ellis Island “The Island of Tears,” because some people weren't allowed into the U.S.A. However, only 2% of people were turned away. Ellis Island is no longer used, but it remains @ symbol of hope and freedom in the United States. It reminds Americans of the people who left everything to become part of their young country. The buildings on Ellis Island have been restored and are now 15 part of a museum. When you visit New York, you can see what welcomed millions of Americans to their new home 190 words2. During Reading 1G Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. How to pass the health check ©. Islands in New York Harbor The history of Ellis Island How to immigrate to the U.S.A. ea Scanning for Information Find out about Ellis Island. 1 people passed through Ellis Island. 2 People called Ellis Island “ 3 It remains a symbol of eo Graphic Summary Complete the diagram. When? From ____ until Where? On Who? ‘Twelve _____ people mostly from ——= They signed their What did ‘hay dat They were and passed a = f They started a inthe U.S.A. DB Details 1 Check (/) True or False. True False 1 Tho health check was simple. 2 Criminals were put in the prison on Ellis Island, 3 Many people couldn't get into the U.S. 4 Now there is a museum on Ellis Island. 5 Immigrants still come to Ellis Island Rocket3 aB Details 2 Circle the correct answer. 1 Describe the health check. a. Iwas easy to pass. 6. Iwas difficult to pass. 2 What does Ellis Island remind Americans of? @. the 2% who were turned away ©. the immigrants who came to the U.S.A. from 1892 to 1954 3 Whatis Ellis Island a symbol of? . @. hope and freedom 6. tears and sadness 3. After Reading {G) Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. health injured ~—tears-_-—=showever~—shope.-—_—streedom Ti | win a prize. 2 He his leg when he was playing tennis. 3 | was hungry. ===, didn’t eat because it was late. 4 tan down the baby’s face. 5 Wehavethe to do what we want to do. 6 Smoking is bad for your B Discussion Write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 Does your country have a lot of immigrants? 2 Why do people want to move to another country? 3 Which country would you like to move to?meet tT Warm Up Look at the picture and talk about the haunted house. 1 Have you been inside a haunted house? 2 What can you see in a haunted house? 3 Do you have scary costumes or scary toys? New Words Write the word next to its definition or below the picture. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. Grammar Tip 1 often visited by ghosts sing - sung 2. clothes that people wear at special times Reading Rocket 3GRaxos Scary Fun! It was the weekend, and Brian and Lucy were bored. Suddenly, Lucy had a good idea. “| know! Let's change my room into a haunted house!" she said. “Yeah, cool!” said Brian. “What do you think we need?" = "Well, | think we need some scary things, some scary costumes, and we need to make my room dark,” Lucy replied. “Good idea,” said Brian. “I'l start working on the scary things. You do the costumes, and we'll make the room dark later.” Brian looked all around for his toys. He hung his rubber spiders and his rubber snake from "© the ceiling with string. Lucy found the Halloween costumes and dressed like a witch. Brian chose a ghost costume. Then they closed the curtains and hung a blanket over the window to make the room extra dark. "Mom, Dad, do you want to come into our haunted house?" they called out. “Enrrrr, OK,” said Mom and Dad. © Brian and Lucy got ready. Then Mom and Dad came in. “Ahhhhbhgggg!" they screamed when they touched the snake and spiders. “Ahhhhhgggas! " they screamed when the a @ ; a Fun Quiz! Read this! witch came out of the closet. Q:Aghostcan'tgo Halloween is an old “AHHHHGGGGG!" they screamed when the intoone ofthe _traditon. However, rooms of a modern Halloween » ghost came out from behind the door. house: Which ‘with scary costumes; “Turn the lights on, kids!” they shouted. omit? TER test or AA; Theliving room. _castume parties began a z 2 2 _ inthe USA in the 1930's, ors 2 o—__4%2. During Reading 1G) Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. 7. Lucy had a good idea. Brian and Lucy made a haunted house. . Mom and Dad were scared. ¢. Brian and Lucy like scary things. Problem and Solution complete the diagram. roblem Brian and Lucy were Solution They Lucy's room into a 1 Mom and Dad got when they.came into Lucy's room. tesult 2 Mom and Dad asked Brian and Lucyto = = {@ Details 1 who did what? Choose and write. Brian and Lucy Brian Lucy Mom and Dad 1 hung scary things from the ceiling. got cut the Halloween costumes. made the room dark. came out of the closet. came out from behind the door. screamed, “AHHHHGGGGG!” Naw pwn shouted, “Turn the light on!” Rocket 3 ia®D Details 2 circte the correct answer. 1 What was Lucy's idea? ©. going to a haunted house ©. changing her room into a haunted house 2. Why did Lucy and Brian hang a blanket over the window? ©. to make curtains b. to make the room extra dark 3 Why did Mom and Dad scream? @. because they were a little nervous 5. because they were very scared 3. After Reading (G\ Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. haunted costumes screamed = tuedon — witch ~=—shang 1 The actors wore beautiful 2 She because she saw a snake. 3 We saw a movie about a house, 4 your coat on the hook. 5 He sat down on the sofa and the TV. 6 Inthe story, the changed the prince into a frog. {GB Discussion write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 Do you like scary things? 2 What else could Brian and Lucy do to make the room scarier? 3 When do you get scared?od Recharge Your \ ti-_e Gell Phone-As You Ride WZ \ a) 1. Pre-Reading (G) Warm Up Look at the picture and talk about it. 1 Can you guess what the machine is for? 2 Do you have a cell phone? 3 How do people usually recharge their cell phone battery? 1G New Words write the word next to its definition. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. 1 something that shows what other things are like 2 a person who buys things from a store 3 to send written messages using a cell phone 4 it can happen or you can do it — power that comes through wires 6 an organization that makes or sells thingsGRaor Recharge Your Cell phone As You Ride Most people recharge their cell phones from the power socket in their house. Some people recharge their phone in their car. But what happens if you don't have a car, and you don’t have electricity at home? Motorola's boss, Ed Zander, thought about that very same problem. Then he * asked his company’s engineers to invent a bicycle-powered cell phone recharging system! Mr. Zander showed the system to a large audience at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, in January 2008. Motorola believes that the bicycle cell phone charger will be especielly useful in China. A lot of people ride bicycles and a lot of people are buying cel phones there. However, this invention is not only for the Chinese. Mr. Zander also hopes to sell the charger to countries that have a poor electricity supply. For example, farmers in Senegal use cell phones to check on crop prices, and health workers in South Africa use their phones to check patient records. Mr. Zander didn’t mention students who ride their bicycles to school, but they could be possible customers too. Perhaps students will ride an extra kilometer so they can text their friends in class! 195 words * Didyou know? Motorola is the second largest cell phone maker in ‘the world. it has 14% of the world market. So does Safrsurg fom Seuth Korea Noka is the largest. thas (9.20% of the world market.2. During Reading 1D) Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. 1. People who don't have electricity ©. Anew Motorola cell phone ©. Riding a bicycle to school 1. Anew cell phone charger {B Problem and Solution Complete the diagram. People can't recharge their cell phones if they don't have a Problem , or at home. Motorola's engineers invented a -powered cell phone system. 1 The bicycle cell phone charger will be especially useful What will —- happen? 2. Motorola will also sell the charger to countries that have a poor G ldenti ing Facts Check (/ ) known or unknown. Known Unknown 1 Mr. Zander is Motorola's boss. 2 A lot of people ride bicycles in Senegal. 3 A lot of people are buying cell phones in China. 4 Many people saw the bicycle-powered cell phone recharging system at the Consumer Electronics Show. 5 Many students who ride their bicycles to school use cell phones. Racket3 |D Detaii 1 Why will the bicycle-powered cell phone charger be very useful in China? Circle the correct answer. ©. Alotof people don't have cars and they don't have electricity at home ©. Alotof people ride bicycles and a lot of people are buying cell phones. 2. What do farmers in Senegal and health workers in South Africa have in common? a. They ride their bicycles to work. —_-b. They have a poor electricity supply. 3 Inline 14, what does they refer to? @. bicycles 6. students 3. After Reading 1G) Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. text company possible electricity customers examples. 1 My father works for a computer 2 Please call me or me tomorrow. 3 Surfing and diving are good of water sports 4 it , | Would like to go with you. 5 There were many in the department store. 6 can make heat and light ®D Discussion Write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 How long does the battery last on your cell phone? 2 Do you think the bicycle-powered cell phone charger is a good idea? Why or why not? 3 Do you want to buy the bicycle-powered cell phone charger?o®® The Climbing Gym Warm Up Look at the picture below and talk about it. 1 Do you like climbing? 2 Have you ever climbed on a climbing wall? 3 What are some good things about climbing at a climbing gym? New Words Write the word next to its definition. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. 1 ___ something bad that happens by chance 2 a place where you exercise your body 32 __ not dangerously 4 ___ to become well again 5 __ a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk 6 a person who teaches you how to do something— Ghose | The Climbing Gyn | Brian loves to climb. Mostly he loves to climb trees. Yesterday, Brian climbed a big oak tree. As Brian climbed, the branches got smaller and smaller, but Brian kept climbing. ) Finally, Brian stood on the top branch. Just then, the branch broke! Down went Brian and he hit the ground hard. His leg hurt a lot and his mom was very angry with him. * “Brian, | told you not to climb trees!” she said at the hospital. “Sorry Mom. | will be more careful,” Brian replied. Brian's leg was broken and it took six weeks to heal, so he couldn't climb anything Then, two months efter the accident Brian started to think about climbing again. He told his friend Ross that he loved to climb. ‘© “Why don’t you join the climbing gym?” asked Ross. ‘The whet?" asked Brian “The climbing gym,” Ross replied. “It is an indoor rock-climbing gym with instructors and ropes and everything. It's really fun.” “That sounds really cool, Ross!" said Brian "© The next day, Brian followed Ross to the climbing gym. Of course, Brian loved it! That night he asked his mom if he could join the gym. Read this! A broken bone will normaly rtun to 80% of ful strength after 3 months. However, it can take upto 18 months to fully heal. di2. During Reading G) Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. ©. Brian’s momis angry. . Brian joins a climbing gym. . Brian breaks his leg. ¢. Brian climbs a tree. G Problem and Solution Complete the diagram. Brian likes to Problem | He climbed a big tree. He fell and his leg | His mom was °o Solution | Brian the indoor __ a ° Brian can climb Result He can enjoy climbing | | His mom {G Compare and Contrast Which is better? Complete the diagram. Climbing trees Climbing at a gym Location outdoor Things to help cha a branches instructors and Safety level dangerous ° is better. Read _D Details Circle the correct answer. 1 How long did Brian's leg take to heal? @. 6 weeks 6. 2 months 2 What did Ross suggest? @. Brian should join the climbing gym. b. Brian shouldn't climb trees again. 3 Inline 17, what does That refer to? @. having no more broken legs 6. joining the climbing gym 3. After Reading GA Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. branch accident gym healed instructor safely 1 Call your parents and tell them you have arrived 2 Amonkey was swinging from a tree ; 3 Heisa ski . He teaches beginners how to ski. 4 Igo to the every day to exercise. 5 The cut on my hand slowly. 6 My uncle had an . His car hit a tree, but he didn't get hurt. Bo Discussion Write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 What things can you climb? 2. Why do you think people like climbing? 3 Have you ever broken your leg or arm? It yes, when and how? __Rasa) ta — 1. Pre-Reading Bo Warm Up Look at the pictures and talk about them. 1 Where does rubber come from? 2 How is rubber made? 3 What things are made from rubber? GB New Words write the word next to its definition. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. 1 not flowing easily; far from one side to the other a material that we use to make car tires something that people make or grow to sell to go through some steps to make or change something something that is not a solid or a gas au pwn a small piece of rubber that you use for taking away pencil marks Reading Rocket 3 iaThe Story of Rubber Many things are made from rubber, We use rubber in tres, rubber gloves, rubbér rasers and many other produets, but did you know that rubber bands, pencil comes from trees? That's right! In tropical countries around the world, there are forests of Para rubber trees. These trees are used to make rubber. The tree farmer's job is to cut the trunk of these trees so a thick, sticky liquid will come out. The farmer then collects this liquid, called latex, in a bucket. After collecting the liquid, workers dry and process the latex to make rubber. 94% of all the rubber in the world comes from Asia, and the three biggest producers are Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, Around 56% of all this rubber goes into making '” tires and tire tubes Rubber may come from Asia, but the name “rubber” actually comes from England. When the first samples of processed latex arrived in England in 1770, they were given toa scientist named Joseph Priestley. Mr. Priestley saw that ¢ piece of the material was extremely good for rubbing out pencil marks on paper. Because it was * good at rubbing, Priestley called the substance “rubber.” Joseph Priestley was a great scientist and inventor, He probably found the rubber very useful when he was working on his inventions! * Did you know? 4 216words Rubber releases heat when itis stretched. Try hoding a big rubber bend on your lps and stretching it. Did it get dawarmer? 22. During Reading {G\ Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. @. All about rubber 6. How to make rubber © Where rubber trees grow . How rubber got its name G Graphic Summary Complete the diagram. Paragraph Summary 1 Many things are made from 1 2. Rubber comes from trees. 1 Farmers latex from trees and workers 2 process latex to rubber. 2 Most of the rubber in the world comes from Joseph Priestley, a and in England, 3 called it “rubber.” It was good for & pencil marks. {@ Sequencing Number the sentences in the correct order. Farmers collect the thick sticky liquid called latex in a bucket Para rubber trees grow in tropicel countries. Other workers make many things from rubber. Farmers cut the trunk of the tree. Workers dry and process the latex to make rubber. Reading Rocket 3 ii® Details circle the correct answer. 1. What is latex? dried and processed rubber ©. thick, sticky liquid from rubber trees 2 Where does the name “rubber” come trom? England ©. Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand 3 Inline 12, what does they refer to? Priestley’s inventions ©, the first samples of processed latex 3. After Reading G) Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. rubber eraser products process thick liquids 1 The workers milk to make cheese and butter. 2 Use an ___ to take away the pencil marks. 3 My mom puts on gloves when she washes the dishes. 4 Water, oil and milk are 5 This paint is too . You need to add some water. 6 You can buy many at the supermarket. © Discussion write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 What things do you have that are made of rubber? 2 How does rubber feel when you touch it? 3 What happens when you pull on a piece of rubber?e SMe lags Who Knew,His Address na 1. Pre-Reading (G\ Warm Up Look at the photo below and talk about parrots. 1 Have you ever seen a talking parrot? 2 What do you think the parrot is saying in the picture? 3 Which animal is smarter, a partot or a dog? Why do you think so? Io, Parrots are among the most inteligent birds. —_— (Wate what the parrot is saying.) B New Words Write the word next to its definition or the picture. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. ____ kind and helpful 2 a person who owns something 3 with no sound; completely quiet 4 a doctor for animalsIn Japan, in May of 2008, a talking parrot called Yosuke flew away from home and couldn't get back. Luckily the parrot knew its own address! Yosuke is an African Grey Parrot. He was rescued by the police from a neighbor's roof in the city of Nagareyama, near Tokyo, and taken back to the police station °. Police officer Uemura was in charge of the bird. He decided to take Yosuke to an animal hospital so he could be cared for. Meanwhile, officer Uemura worked 10 find the bird's owners. After a few days at the animal hospital, Yosuke started talking to the vet. "I'm Mr. Yosuke Nakamura," the bird said! The parrot also provided his full home address, * and even made the hospital staff laugh, by singing songs. Officer Uemura checked the address and found that a Nakamura family really lived there, so he told them where Yosuke was. The Nakamura family was very happy. They told Mr. Uemura the story of how they taught the bird its name and address for about two years, * Only one mystery was unanswered. Why wasn't Yosuke tried to be friendly and | taked to him, but happy to talk to the police? he was silent,” Officer Uemura said. The Nakamura family said they YY couldn't explain it! if * Did youknow? African Grey Parrots are expensive. Expect to pay around 1,000 ny dollars for a healthy e baby parrot. 214 words2. During Reading {G\ Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. @. How clover parrots aro ©. What parrots can say ©. All about parrots in Japan d. How an escaped parrot returned home {© Problem and Solution Complete the diagram. vet happy knew told ~—=sreturned © get back ~—_flew away The parrot and couldn't Problem home. The parrot its own name and address. Solution The parrot the its name and address. The parrot home and the Nakamura family was very Result @G Details 1 Complete the chart with tho parrot's movements. wobeni Palce station Avimal hogitl Nokamura’s “home Neighbor's roof” Nakamura’s home Rocket 3 iaD Details 2 Circle the correct answer. 1. Why did officer Uemura decide to take Yosuke to an animal hospital? @. because they could find Yosuke’s owners 6. because they could care for Yosuke 2 What was the unanswered mystery? a. why Yosuke wasn't happy to talk to the police 6. how Yosuke remembered his name and address 3 Inline 12, who does he refer to? a. Officer Uemura 6. Yosuke the parrot 3. After Reading G) Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. address roof. ~—svet'_—_—triendly = owner _ silent 1 Allthe teachers at my school are very 2 Write your name, and phone number on the form. 3 want to be a because | love animals. 4 The of the house was covered in snow. 5 Everybody has left, and the house is 6 Whois the of that red car? 'B Discussion write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 Would you like to have a pet parrot? 2 What else would you teach Yosuke? 3 Why do you think Yosuke wasn't happy to talk to the police?Unit 124 Unit Unit.14 unit15 Unit 16 Unit17 Unit 18 Unit19 a) unit 20 Love Like Salt Moles AReal Christmas Tree The Peanut Man Teddy Bear Goes Ballooning Earthquakes The Bus Ride The Many Tricks of the Armadillo Space Operas What's Your Blood Type? 51 55 59 63 67 n 75 79 83 87Buck )Love Like Salt ys? A 1. Pre-Reading {G Warm Up Look at the picture and talk about it. 1 Do you often use salt? 2 How do you use it? 3 Where does salt come from? w French & SB New Words Write the word next to its definition. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. 1 of or about a king or queen ___a woman on the day of her wedding often seen; often happens to go away so people cannot see it a very large house where a king or queen lives aupwn get something that someone has given or sent to you Reading Rocker 3 ia“Aking called his daughter. = "How much do you love me?” asked the king. “I love you as much as salt,” said the princess. The king was angry with the princess. “What? Salt is common. itis worthless,” ‘said the king. “Because you do not * loveme enous you must leave this kingdom and never retum.” The Ean Sar ie princess away wn noting ete crfelsenes and a shaker of salt from the palace kitchen. The princess disappeared for many years. One day, the king received an invitation to a royal wedding ina ® kingdom far away. The wedding was lovely, but the dinner after ~~ the wedding was not. The food had no taste to it. “This food is terrible!” cried the king. The king looked around the table to see if there was a shaker of salt. There was not. He then began to cry. He _ = remembered the daughter he had sent away, He finally understood what she had meant. : At that moment, the king feit a touch on his shoulder. The bride was standing next to him with a shaker of salt. It *° was the shaker of salt from his palace kitchen. The king jumped up and held his daughter. “love you as much as salt too," the king told her 215 words2. During Reading {G\ Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. @. Ashaker of salt ©. A surprise wedding ©. The king learns a lesson . The value of salt B Sequencing Number the sentences in the correct order. The king received an invitation to a royal wedding | ‘Vlove you as much as salt,” said the princess. ‘love you as much as salt too,” the king told her daughter. | king asked her daughter, “How much do you love me?” The king was angry, so he sent the princess away. The bride was standing next to him with a shaker of salt. | ‘This food is terrible!” cried the king and looked for a shaker of salt. B Making Inferences Discuss what the princess meant. © Details 1 complete the chart. I don’t like salt because... Hike salt because... It's It makes food Reading Rocket3 ia Its{DB Details 2 Circle the correct answer. 11 What did the princess take with her when she left the palace? ». nothing b. a shaker of salt 2 How did the king feel when he was looking for a shaker of salt? 1. He was sad because he missed his daughter. He was angry because he remembered what his daughter had said 3 How did the king know that the bride was his daughter? 2. He saw his salt shaker. 6. He saw her face. 3. After Reading © Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. common palace — disappeared —royal_~=sbride—receive 1 The Queen lives at Buckingham 2 The looked very happy on her wedding day. 3 Didyou_ =m letter? 4 I'm looking for my dog. It yesterday. 5 Tomisa ____ English name. 6 Photographers are taking photos of the family. © Discussion write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 What is this story trying to teach us? 2. How do you think the princess felt about her father? 3 “Ilove you as much as salt / gold / diamond / silver.” What would you choose? Why?Warm Up Look at the picture and talk about it. 1 Have you ever seen a mole? 2 Where do they live? 3 What do they eat? New Words write the word next to its definition or below the picture. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. 1 to break or harm something 2 to keep something to use later 3 easy to hurt; good for finding things Reading Rocket 3 iiMoles Have you ever seen mole? They are difficult to see because they live undergrou burrow. Moles are very interesting animals ful and they often hide the entrance to th becau pow they are specially made for their underground life. They have paws that are great for digging, and their eyes are small or covered over with skin. They have ears, but you can’t see them, and their nose is long and sensitive for ing food Moles eat earthworms, and they are specially made for that too. Their saliva has a he mole cen store the fres chemical that stops the worm fi n movin ntain aver 1,000 ina special underground room. Scientists have found rooms tha earthworms. Because worms eat soil, moles must prepare the worm before they eat it. They squeeze the earthw: st the soil out, That's ween their paws to 9} pretty smart, isn’tit? Unfortunately, some people don't like males because of the damage Read this! dens. Mole’s burrows don’t look good ir The Star-nosed Mole is a very fast they cause to farms an the middle of a gardener's lawn. Moles also damage the grass that eater. It catches ‘ow for farm animals. For these reasans, many moles ar killed by farmers and gardeners. Don't you think hur hould be more understanding of such a special anim: 213 words2. During Reading G Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. ©. People don't like moles. ©. Moles damage gardens. ©. Moles are interesting animals. d. Moles are good at digging. pe Graphic Summary Complete the diagram. Moles Where do they live? : + Paws: + Eyes: What do they look like? + Ears: + Nose: a What do they eat? : {G Identifying Cause and Effect Match and write the letters. 1 Maybe you haven't seen a mole because @ they damage farms and gardens 2 Moles are interesting animals because __. @ their saliva stops the worm from moving 3 Moles can store the fresh worm because __. © they live underground 4 Moles squeeze the worm between their paws ©) they are specially made for thei because. underground life 5 Some people don't like moles because © they don't want o eat sol® Details Circle the correct answer. 1 What shows that moles are specially made for their underground life? They store the fresh worm in a special underground room. They have big powerful paws that are great for digging. 2 What is smart about moles’ eating habits? They eat earthworms. ©. They remove the soil from the earthworm. 3 Inline 7, what does they refer to? earthworms ©. moles 3. After Reading 1G Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. burrow(n) store squeezed soil damaged sensitive 1 The house was badly by fire. 21 some oranges to make orange juice. 3 Most plants grow best in rich 4 You can information on a computer. 5 My skin is very . Ihave to use special lotion. 6 Moles live ina Bp Discussion Write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 Isit easy to see a mole in your country? = = 2 Would you be angry if a mole made a hole in your lawn? Why or why not? 3. What other animals dig under the ground?TN eat ys” A Real Christmas Tree y s 1. Pre-Reading {Q Warm Up Look at the picture and talk about Christmas. 1 Doyou like Christmas? Why or why not? 2 What do you normally do on Christmas day? 3 Does your house have a Christmas tree or some decorations at Christmas time? eB New Words write the word next to its definition or below the picture. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. 1 very big 2 __ to say that someone can do something 3 to be the right size and shape for something Reoding Recker 3 ieGRats A Real Christmas “This year, we're going to have a real Christmas tree!” Dad said, "And we're not going to pay $30 - ohhh no.” “| know where we can get one for free!” “Hmmm, are you sure that is a good idea, darling?" said Mom. “| don't think you are allowed to cut your own tree.” ® “Don't worry deer,” said Dad. “This tree is on my friend's farm.” “Now, who wants to come and help me?” “Not me,” said Brian, “Not me," said Lucy. “Not me," said Mom. © “OK then, | will go by myself!” said Dad. Dad got his saw and a rope, and put them in the car. Then he drove away to get the tree. ‘Two hours later, he was back. Tied on top of the car with a rope was an enormous tree. It was longer than the car! “Wow, Dad!" said Brian and Lucy. "That looks like a good tree!" » “Hmmm,” said Mom. “How is it going to fit in the house?” “No problem!” said Dad. It WAS a problem. The tree was really big, and it didn’t fit very well. It touched the ceiling and was bent over, but it filled the house with a beautiful smell. Great job, Dad!” said Brian and Lucy. e 2° "Hmmm," said Mom. Did you know? In the late 90's it was estimated that Americans pent 1.5 illon dois {1,500,000,000) on Christmas trees.2. During Reading (Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. Brian and Lucy didn't help Dad. 5. There was a problem with the tree. Christmas trees are expensive. . Dad gota real Christmas tree. Ba Sequencing Number the sentences in the correct order. Dad came back with an enormous tree on his car. Nobody wanted to come and help Dad. The tree was really big, and it didn't fit in the house very well. Dad wanted to have a real Christmas treo. Dad put a saw and a rope in his car. The tree filled the house with a beautiful smell. Dad drove away to get the tree. G Details 1. who said what? Match and write the letters. a “Are you sure that is a good idea?” 1 Dad b “Wow, Dad!" © "No problem!” 2 Mom d “That looks like a good tree!” @ “How is it going to fit in the house?” 3 Brian & Lucy f “Don't worry, dear!”po Details 2 Circle the correct answer. 1 What was the problem with the Christmas tree? @. It didn’t fit in the house very well. 6. Itdidn't smell good. 2 How did Mom feel about the tree? @. She was pleased. b. She wasn't very happy. 3 In line 3, what does that refer to? a. paying $30 for a Christmas tree b. getting a tree for free 3. After Reading G Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. allowed saw rope ceiling fit enormous 1 This is the wrong key. It doesn't the lock. 2 He cut off a tree branch with a 3 Dinosaurs were 4 It's3 meters from the floor to the = 5 Sheuseda____———_to climb up the wall. 6 Smoking isnot __ i this building. {DB Discussion write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 Have you seen a real Christmas treo? If yes, when and where? __ 2 Which do you think is better, a real Christmas tree or a plastic tree? Why? 3 In your town, are you allowed to cut down trees? _Fae ee a er a a 1. Pre-Reading (Warm Up Look at the pictures and talk about them. 1 Do you like peanuts? 2 How do peanuts grow? 3 What can you make with peanuts? SB New Words Write the word next to its definition. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. Grammar Tip | 1 ——tomake or grow something ce pang 2 a plant that a farmer grows a 3 _____ to put a new or different thing in the place of another 4 to find the answer to a question or problem 5 a person who belongs to another person and must work for no money a a place where people go to study Reon Racker AGera The Peanut Man ‘George Washinaton Carver was born a slave, but he became one of America’s greatest people. He worked hard at everything he did and became a teacher and scientist at a college. He loved plants and spent many hours with them. His work on plants is stil very important today. Carver knew that different plants needed different vitamins and minerals. These vitamins and minerals are in the soil. If farmers grow the same plants again and again in the same field, the vitamins and minerals begin to run out. These vitamins and minerals cen be replaced by growing different kinds of plants. Carver Saw that the fields nearby were producing fewer craps. The people Were poor and hungry, To help solve these problems, he asked farmers to grow many kinds of plants. This way, the fields would have a good balance of vitamins and minerals. Carver wanted people to grow peanuts. He knew that peanuts would replace the vitamins and minerals in the soil. Carver made aver two hundred uses for peanuts. He thought of many different ways to eat them, He also made things like peint and makeup out of peanuts Carver is best known for his work with peanuts, but he did much more. He was a great man because he cared so muc! about people and the land. Tocisauknow? The peanut isnot actually a nut, It is really a kind of ea, The pod grows trom a flower which burrows: 220 words underground,2. During Reading {GQ Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. George Washington Carver's life and work How to grow plants Vitamins and minerals in soil 1. The many uses of peanuts @ Graphic summary Complete the diagram. Paragraph Summary George Washington Carver worked hard to become a and —9 Carver knew that differont needed different = and from soil. Carver asked farmers to many of plants. 2 Then, the fields would have a good of vitamins and minerals. Carver wanted people to grow because they would i 2 the vitamins and minerals in the Carver is known for his work with ° He cared so much about and the @ Problem and Solution Complete the chart. The fields were producing _ Problem People were and Solution Carver asked farmers to grow _ Result The fields would have a good of __ of plants. and Rocket 3p Details Circle the correct answer. 1 Why were the fields nearby producing fewer crops? ©. because farmers didn't give the plants enough water b. because the vitamins and minerals in the soil ran out 2 Why did Carver want people to grow peanuts? @. They have many uses. _. They can replace the vitamins and minerals in the soil 3 Inline 4, what does them refer to? . plants ©. farmers 3. After Reading {G\ Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. college solve. ~—sslaves._~—sreplaced = crop.-—éproduces 1 Thore was a good of potatoes last year. 2 The watch was broken so the shop it with a new one. 3 ____ have no freedom. 4 She's going to next year to study law. 5 Ican _____ these math questions 6 This factory cars, {© Discussion write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 Did you know that peanuts have many different uses? 2 How often do you eat peanuts? 3 Why do you think George Washington Carver was a great man?Warm Up Look at the pictures and talk about them. 1 How do you feel when you see balloons? 2 When do people use balloons? 3 Balloons have different shapes and colors. What shapes have you seen? New Words Write the word next to its definition or below the picture. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. Grammar Tip 1 a person who flies an airplane lie lying die- dying to breathe deeply when you are worried or relievedo rf “What are you doing? Lucy asked Bria him tying a string to his old Teddy Bear. “Teddy is going to be a balloon pilot,” Brian replied. “I'm using the helium balloon that we bought yesterday to make Teddy fly! ® "Wow, are you sure that Teddy wants to be a pilot?” Lucy asked, “Oh, yes!" "Teddy is very bored with sitting in my closet," said Brian. Brian tied the balloon to Teddy's arm and prepared for the test flight in the living roa “3, 2, 1, liftoff” he said. Teddy floated gently up to the ceiling. ‘© “Hey, it works!” Brian was excited. “Let's take Teday outside.” Brian took Teddy outside and let him go. He floated up and over the fer and was soon above the neighbor's house. 7 “We have to follow him!” Brian shouted. = Down the street they went. Teddy went first, followed by Brian and Lucy on their ® bicycles “He's coming down,” Lucy shouted. “Over there!" . Quickly, they pedaled up the street. They soon reached Teddy, Read this! uber baloons filed with ‘was now in a tree. heium will only keep their “I'll get you, Teddy,” said Brian, and he climbed the tree to pull gas forabout aday. Metalic OF Yeats balloons usually float fora ; — week. "Whew" Brian sighed. “That was a bad idea.” “Teddycan @ 2 a Bs stay in my closet | think he is much happier there!”2. During Reading ( Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. Brian made Teddy fly using a balloon. Teddy enjoyed fiying. Helium balloons are a lot of fun. Teddy was happy in the closet. @ Compare and Contrast Complete the diagram. Test flight | Real flight Where? In the Teddy floated up to the Teddy floated up, over the = What happened? and above the a He thought that it was a How did Brian feel? He was. 1G Making inferences Discuss the questions. 1 How do you think Teddy felt during the test flight? 2. How do you think Teddy felt during the real flight? 1D Sequencing Number the sentences in the correct order. Brian took Teddy outside and let him go. Brian and Lucy followed Teddy on their bicycles. Brian did a test flight in the living room. Teddy floated up and over the fence. Brian tied the balloon to Teddy's arm, Teddy was in a tree. Teddy floated gently up to the ceiling. Rocket 3 io{DB Details Circle the correct answer. 1 Where did Brian have the test flight? a. outside b. inside 2 How did Brian feel after he rescued Teddy? a. He was proud of himselt. b. He felt sorry for Teddy. 3 Inline 11, what does him refer to? ©. Brian b. Teddy 3. After Reading G\ Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. pedaled sighed —tied ~—floating ~—pilot'_~—stence 1 She___ her bicycle up the hill 2 Clouds were across the sky. 3 “| wish | had more money,” she 4 The ___ landed the airplane safely. 5 Children climbed over the 6 She a ribbon around the present. Bo Discussion write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 Why do you think people like balloons? 2 Have you ever tried flying an object using a balloon? If yes, what happened? 3 Do you want to fly ina big balloon?ge Earthquakes 1. Pre-Reading (Warm Up Look at these pictures and talk about earthquakes. 1 Have you ever felt an earthquake? 2 What damage can be caused by an earthquake? 3 Are you scared of earthquakes? Why or why not? © New Words write the word next to its definition or below the picture. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. Grammar Tip A to happen leaf -leaves knife - knives en to be the reason why something happens —— 3 to write notes about things that have happened Reading Rocket 3Rect Earthquakes When people hear the word “earthquake” they usually think of big disasters causing many deaths. However, most earthquakes are very small. Thousands of these small earthquekes occur every day, but we don’t notice them. Scientists can record these small earthquekes because they uso a tool called a seismometer, which is very sensitive. It measures the strength of the earthquake Then the scientists record the strength on the Richter scale, which goes from 0-12. We usually feel earthquakes that are above 3 on the scale. From 4, some damage can be caused. At this level, earthquakes can cause chimneys to crack and objects to fall off shelves. Earthquakes of 7 or larger can cause major damage across a large » area. If they strike near cities and towns, many people are usually killed The world’s largest recorded earthquake happened in Chile in' 1960. It measured 9.5 on the Richter scale. The energy of the earthquake was the same és 178,000,000,000 tons of TNT*! A much smaller earthquake occurred in Korea on May 29th 2004. It measured 5.2 which was only about 150,000 tons of TNT. Korea doesn’t have many large earthquakes. Since modem recording began in 1978 there have only been five earthquakes in Korea above 5.0 on the Richter scale. Koreans are lucky that they live in such an earthquake-safe country 220words * avery powerful explosive 4d Read this! I an earthquake happens, crouch under a desk or table, hold ont leg soit can't move, and clos eyes. This is the best way to protect yourself from flying objects.2. During Reading 1G Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. @. What to do in an earthquake b. The world’s largest earthquake ©. Measuring the strength of earthquakes —-. Scientists can't record small earthquakes. 2 Why is Korea an earthquake-safe country? | People are safe even when a large earthquake occurs in Korea. Korea doesn't have many large earthquakes, 3 Inline 10, what does they referto? ©. earthquakes ©. people 3. After Reading 1G Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. earthqueke recorded occurred caused crack — shelf 1 The fire was by a cigarette. 2He everything he did in his diary. 3 Many people died because of the 4 Put the books on the 5 The accident this morning. 6 The glass will if you pour boiling water into it. | {BD Discussion Write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 Which countries often have earthquakes? 2 What is the best thing to do during an earthquake? 3 Name two other kinds of natural disaster. 1Bem Dm te (=) 1. Pre-Reading \ (G\ Warm Up Look at the picture below and talk about it. 1 How often do you take a bus? 2 Does your mom or dad take the bus to work? 3 Is the bus comfortable? Why or why not? B New Words write the word next to its definition. Use the words in bold from the story ‘on the next page. 1 to use your teeth to break up food and make it soft full of people complete, with no parts missing having the power and knowledge to do something something that you sit on Ou awn a trip from one place to another Reading Rocket3 4Dad takes the 5529 bus to work every day. He takes it back home too. Last Tuesday he complained. “The 5529 is always so crowded," he said. "One day | would love to sit in a seat.” That gave Mom a good idea. ® “Why don't we take ¢ bus ride this Sunday?” she said. “We can ride the 5529 to the last stop. I'm sure you will be able to get a seat on SUNDAY.” ‘The next Sunday, my whole family was waiting at the bus stop. We jumped on Dad's bus and took seats near the back. Dad wes VERY happy to get seat. It was nice to look out the window and watch the world. Mom brought some snacks for the journey, so © everybody was ehewing happily. Soon, the bus was out in the country. “Wow,” | said. “I didn’t know the bus came out here.” “Oh yes,” said Mom. “The 5629 goes to a lot of places.” Finally, it was the last stop. We all stepped off and looked around. We were in a tiny village. “Let's have lunch at this restaurant,” said Mom. © We had a great lunch, and then we jumped on the 5529 to go home again. “Wow, that was a groat idea for 2 family day," said Dad. "I loved having a seat on the bus!” “Did you know? ‘The world’s longest bus fide is from London, England to Sydney, Australia. This journey takes 12 weeks. The bus travels across Europe and Asia before traveling from Indonesia to Australia by boat, stralia by P|2. During Reading {GD Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. Dad takes the bus to work every day. ©. It’s usually hard to get a seat on the bus. The 5529 bus goes to the country. /. Brian and Lucy's family took a bus ride. {D Graphic Summary Complete the diagram. Family Trip Who? : , Brian and Lucy went on a trip. When? On Where to? Atiny ____ (The last for the 5529 bus.) How? They the 5529 bus. What oe te eOn On the bus: They looked out the ___ and had some In the village: They had Mom suggested the bus ride on Sunday because Dad wanted to Why did they go? geta on the 5529 bus. G Details 1 check ( / ) True or False. True False 1 Dad complained because the bus always came late. 2 Dad doesn’t take the 5529 bus on his way home. 3 The whole family took a bus ride on Sunday. 4 They took seats near the front of the bus. 5 Lucy didn't know that the 5529 bus went out in the country. 6 They had lunch at a restaurant in a tiny village. Rocket 3 ‘ 4d® Details 2 Circle the correct answer. 1 What gave Mom a good idea? @. The fact that Dad takes the 5529 bus to work every day. ©. The fact that Dad would love to get a seat on the bus. 2 Why were they able to get seats on the bus? #. because they were riding to the last stop. because it was Sunday 3 What did they do on the bus? ©. They looked out the window. ©. They had lunch. 3. After Reading (© Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. crowded seats able journey: chew whole 1 We had at the front of the movie theater. 2 The train will take two hours. 3 This steak is very tough. It’s difficult to 4 Will you be to come to the party? 5 The department store was very because of the sale. 6 He ate the cake! Can you believe it? {© Discussion write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1 Do you like taking buses? Why or why not? 2 What does your family do together on the weekends? 3. Do you want to go on a family bus trip?1. Pre-Reading G\ Warm Up Look at the picture and talk about armadillos. 1 Have you seen an armadillo? 2 Where do armadillos live? 3 How do armadillos protect themselves? Bp New Words write the word next to its definition or below the picture. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. 1 to go from one side to the other 2 __ to make food or drink move down your throat from your mouth 3 ____ to experience something that isn’t fun Rocket 3NE aT ed eka eres LL RAR en tel Spee eRe tue ROE RUC ule ae Cea e CUR ee kan a alg armadillos are only about 100 mm long, while giant armadillos are as big as 100 cm. All See ecw AR uM nego lie} Ue Ee Wa ee ae nme man eck Remuera or NUE aie Rea aM a Tea etches Bere Oe ec Men ace ea eC oem naa ae a Eee Mu Race eM thee ona te Ore Uru ects eRe Cume acl ees urns Com ince attacked, they jump up into the air to frighten the attacker. They can jump up to four feat Armadillos use their best trick when they want to eross a river or a pond. If an armadillo sR eR R IC ma Nels Lou) doll Rel mo NO Nom ULE SO lee) Ean ol Ea TSC UT de Rana ST WU TMU TUR Coit Te ROL eee eee PY Tal rn loa Can you do tricks like an Armadillo? armor2. During Reading {G\ Main Idea Circle the main idea of the story. ©. What armadillos look like Where armadillos live What armadillos eat co. Why armadillos are special 1D Graphic Summary 1 Complete the diagram. Armadillos 1 They are warm-blooded 2 They have a bony _ — 3 There are species on Earth today. 4 They live in or America. G Graphic Summary 2 Complete the diagram. Armadillos’ Tricks 1 They _ up into a To protect js thence 2 They quickly themselves in the 3 They up into the Tocrossa tier They until their is oranens Then, they the water. Bp Details 1 Match. 1 Pink fairy armadillos . + can jump up to four feet high. 2 Giant armadillos . » are as big as 100 cm. 3 North American armadillos «are only about 100 mm long. Rocket 3{DB Details 2 Circle the correct answer. 1 Which armadillos either endure the attack, or bury themselves in the dirt? @. the armadillos that have too much armor 5. the armadillos that are too small 2. Before an armadilo gets into the water, how much air does it swallow? @. enough air to fill a beach ball 6. enough air to fill its stomach 3 Inline 10, what does they refer to? @. attackers . armadillos 3. After Reading ©) Word Practice Choose and complete the sentence. endure curled cross stomach ‘swallow ‘sinks 1 Ifyou throw a stone into water, it 2 Ican't these pills. They are too big. 3 I must the pain. It is terrible. 4 The cat up and slept. 5 Ihave a pain in my . | have to see a doctor. 6 Be careful when you the road. © Discussion write the answers and talk about them with your friend. 1. What other animals have a shell? 2 What animals would attack armadillos? 3 Do you think armadillos are interesting animals? Why or why not? _Warm Up Look at the pictures and talk about them. 1 Have you seen any of the Star Wars or Star Trek movies? 2 Who are your favorite characters? 3 Why do you think Star Wars and Star Trek are so popular? ye New Words Write the word next to its definition. Use the words in bold from the story on the next page. 1 to be at school or work. 2 from then until now 3 a person/animal/alien in a book or movie 4 faithful and true 5 to talk about something 6 a number of things of the same kind that come one after another