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01 Our Class Poster b a f c d e Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture There is a poster for the party on the wall The boy draws a picture The Mexican boy is wearing a hat The Indian girl gives food to a boy The Dutch girl is wearing wooden shoes The Native American girl is wearing a brown dress Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The students wear special clothes for a party The students come from different countries UNIT 01 • Comprehension FICTION Theme: School Choose the best answer Our Class Poster Where does Pedro come from? a India b Mexico c the Netherlands What are clogs? a Indian dishes “L et’s make a class poster,” says Ms Roberts “Please draw something from your country.” The students are excited! Anna starts the poster She is Native American She draws a girl in a Native American dress Pedro is Mexican He draws a Mexican hat Eva is Dutch She draws some wooden shoes “They are called clogs,” says Eva Gita is Indian “I want to draw an Indian dress,” she says sadly, “but the girl already has a dress.” Ms Roberts b Dutch wooden shoes c Native American dresses Why was Gita sad? a She was hungry b She wanted to go home c She wanted to draw an Indian dress What does Gita draw? 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 He is late for school Ted always has good This chocolate cake is Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a doing a fun school activity b having a class poster contest c learning about special clothes The weather is for a picnic There is a(n) of soup on the table My brother and I are already bowl to go camping delicious excited ideas perfect UNIT 01 • 02 The 100th Day of School Summary Complete the chart with the correct words a Our Class Poster b c A d hat A bowl of e curry f A dress clogs Dutch Indian Mexican Native American Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture The stamps are in the bag The teacher is wearing a necklace Complete the summary with the correct words There is a box of cereal on the table They have a special day of activities on Friday Some students draw things from their countries on a Anna draws a girl in a Native American dress Pedro draws a Mexican hat Eva draws some Dutch Gita wants to draw an Indian dress The girls bring photos to school They have regular classes from Monday to Thursday But the poster already has a dress Ms Roberts asks Gita to draw instead So Gita draws delicious Indian curry Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The students are having an art class The students bring special things today 10 UNIT 02 • 11 Comprehension NONFICTION Theme: School Choose the best answer The 100th Day of School T he 100th day of school is a special day in elementary schools around the United States American schools start in September So the 100th day is usually in February It is a day of fun and learning Students not have regular classes Instead, they enjoy games and activities based on the number 100! For example, they may make necklaces from 100 pieces of cereal Or they may draw pictures of themselves at age 100 They may bring 100 special things Who celebrates the 100th day of school? a high school students b middle school students c elementary school students When does the 100th day of school usually happen? a in February b in May c in September What students on the 100th day of school? a take a test b enjoy activities c have regular classes What is NOT true about the 100th day of school? a Students bring 100 things to school b Students count from to 100 together c Students draw pictures of themselves at age 100 to school for show and tell The 100 things may be photos, Vocabulary Expansion stamps, crayons, or anything! What you want to bring on your 100th day of school? Write the correct words for each sentence I have five today Cooking is always I want a(n) Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a a special day at school b studying math at school c learning about the number 100 12 of cake What did you at my ? My sister and I are elementary school students He is drawing a(n) age classes picture of his mom elementary school fun picture piece UNIT 02 • 13 03 Welcome to Nest House Summary a Complete the chart with the correct words c b The 100th Day of School Where in schools When in e enjoy games and What based on d the number 100 ·make necklaces · How f pictures ·bring special things for show and tell activities draw elementary February necklaces Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture The birds find a new house Complete the summary with the correct words The 100th day of school is a fun day in American elementary schools It is usually in February On that day, there are no regular activities based classes Instead, there are fun The birdhouse is made of wood There are some eggs in the nest The bird eats a seed from the man’s hand The girl welcomes the birds to her birdhouse on the number 100 For example, students may 100 things may be photos, else! The girl and the man made a birdhouse 100 things for show and tell The , crayons, or something Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The birds don’t like the birdhouse very much Not many birds live in the city 14 UNIT 03 • 15 Comprehension FICTION Theme: House Choose the best answer Welcome to Nest House What is the birdhouse made of? a grass b wood c plastic What does the birdhouse NOT have? a a door and windows E mily is making a birdhouse with her dad They make the birdhouse out of wood It has a little door and windows And it has a place for food and water Emily’s dad says that birdhouses are important He says, “There aren’t many birds in cities these days They can’t find safe places for their nests But this birdhouse is a safe place Birds can live in it and have babies.” Emily wants to welcome many birds So she puts seeds and fruits in the b a sign for the house name c a place for food and water Why arenʼt there many birds in cities now? a because they can’t find any food b because they don’t like noisy places c because they can’t find find safe places for their nests What does Emily put in the birdhouse? a seeds and fruits b fruits and nuts c nuts and seeds birdhouse She even gives it a name She calls it birds she says “Come Nest House “Come on, birds,” Vocabulary Expansion to Nest House!” Write the correct word for each sentence Is it to swim in this lake? London is a big in England I have a very Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a making a home for birds b finding birds’ nests in cities c having birds in your house This park is a good Please don’t for a picnic your bag on the table My grandmother always calls 16 exam tomorrow city me her “little angel.” important place put safe UNIT 03 • 17 04 Homes for Earth Lovers Summary a Complete the chart with the correct words d b is made of c has a door and Emily’s Birdhouse e has a place for and water is a place to live in and have babies food safe f windows wood Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture The house looks like a cave The walls are made of mud Complete the summary with the correct words There is a bathroom in the house Emily and her dad are making a birdhouse out of wood It has a door, windows, and a place for food and water It is a safe place for birds to live in and have babies Emily puts seeds and fruits in the birdhouse to many birds She also gives the birdhouse a House There is a small garden on the roof You can grow plants in the garden The flower pots are on the ground welcome – Nest Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know It is always dark in this house It will be fun to live in this house 18 UNIT 04 • 19 14 Homemade Volcano Summary Complete the chart with the correct words b Falling Paper Experiment Robert’s Paper · a round of a ·a paper c piece of d paper · falls f Mindy’s Paper · falls · e air up under the paper ball flat more pushes quickly slowly Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture The bottles are empty The dough is in a bowl Complete the summary with the correct words There is detergent on the counter Mindy and Robert help Ms Adams with a science Robert drops a ball of paper and Mindy drops a flat of paper Robert’s ball of paper falls quickly, but Mindy’s fl at piece of paper falls more air pushes up slowly like a parachute The girl and the boy make a volcano on the table The girl pours something into the hole The lava comes out of the volcano in the picture It is because Mindy’s paper So it falls under Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The lava from the volcano is very hot The children are cooking in the kitchen 58 UNIT 14 • 59 Comprehension NONFICTION Theme: Science Homemade Volcano ION FICT Animal e: Them Choose the best answer What is the first step of the experiment? making dough b adding detergent c pouring warm water Where you put the soda bottle? D o you want to try a fun science experiment at home? Then make your own volcano! First, make some dough a in a pan stand a plastic soda bottle in a pan Put the dough around c on the table What you add to make the lava red? a vinegar 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, b in the sink b detergent c food coloring What happens when you pour vinegar into the bottle? a The lava comes out b The water gets warm the bottle in a volcano shape Then pour warm water into c The dough becomes soft the bottle Add red food coloring to make the lava red Then, add a few drops of detergent and two tablespoons of baking soda Finally, get some vinegar and slowly pour Vocabulary Expansion it into the bottle Watch out! Here comes the lava! Write the correct word for each sentence smells very sour Oil and water don’t He is wearing a Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a why volcanoes have lava inside b how to a volcano experiment c why doing experiments at home is fun 60 jacket These toys are made of You need to make bread Draw a star flour and cut it out mix plastic shape vinegar warm UNIT 14 • 61 15 The Zebra and the Baboon Summary a Read the sentences and number them in the correct order b Make some dough with flour, salt, and water c d Pour vinegar into the bottle Add red food coloring, detergent, and baking soda e f Pour warm water into the bottle Put the dough around a bottle Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture The baboon has brown fur The zebra has black and white stripes Complete the summary with the correct words You can make your own doug volcano The baboon has a red bottom at home First, make Next, make a volcano shape by putting the dough around a plastic soda bottle Then pour warm water The zebra looks angry The zebra kicks in the air The monkey guards his family with red food coloring into the bottle Also, add detergent and baking soda Finally, pour the vinegar into the bottle to make come Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The zebra and the baboon are friends The animals all want to drink some water 62 UNIT 15 • 63 Comprehension FICTION Theme: Animals ION FICT Animal The Zebra and the Baboon e: Them L Choose the best answer What did the baboon guard? a a fire fire b a house c a waterhole Why was the zebra angry? a because the baboon hit him hard b because the zebra burned his fur ong ago, there was a selfish baboon He guarded a waterhole, so other animals couldn’t drink there He even built a fire and guarded the waterhole at night One c because the baboon didn’t share the water During the fight, what did the zebra do? a He made a fire fire day, a zebra arrived Back then, the zebra had white fur without stripes As he came near, the baboon jumped up b He asked for help c He kicked the baboon What happened to the baboon in the end? a He fell into the waterhole “Go away!” he said The zebra was angry “This water is b He burned his bottom in the fire 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 The train What is the main idea of this story? Many soldiers a how the zebra and the baboon got their looks b how the zebra and the baboon became close friends c why the zebra and the baboon fought with other animals my sister and I love milk people don’t care about others They in the war a new house near the park My little sister can’t sleep arrived 64 a little late both her doll built fought selfish without UNIT 15 • 65 16 A Special Lion, Little Tyke Summary a Complete the chart with the correct words The Zebra and the Baboon’s Fight built a fire and guarded a _ from everyone Baboon and wanted the baboon to share was Zebra b c d water with others Fight Baboon burned his and got a Zebra burned his and got angry black bottom fur bottom e stripes red waterhole f Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture A young lion is called a cub Complete the summary with the correct words The big lion attacks the cub The woman gives meat to the lion Long ago, a built a with fire white selfish baboon guarded a waterhole He and guarded it at night One day, a zebra fur and no stripes came and wanted water The lion throws up on the floor The lamb looks at the lion The woman and the animals are on a farm But the baboon yelled at him to go away They and fell into the fire The zebra 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 The other animals are afraid of the lion Lions only eat meat 66 UNIT 16 • 67 Comprehension NONFICTION Theme: Animals ION FICT Animal A Special Lion, Little Tyke e: Them L ittle Tyke was a lion cub She was born at a zoo in Washington, U.S.A., in 1946 Sadly, her mother attacked her when she was born So, a married couple took her to their farm When she was three months old, the couple gave her some meat But Little Tyke threw up She didn’t even drink milk mixed with beef blood Usually, lions love to eat lots of meat But Little Tyke was different She didn’t Choose the best answer Why did Little Tyke leave the zoo? a because her mother died b because she hurt another cub c because her mother attacked her What lions usually love to eat? a milk b meat c beef blood What happened when the couple gave Little Tyke meat? a She ate it all b She threw up c She attacked them Who was Little Tyke’s best friend on the farm? 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 Vocabulary Expansion animals played together their whole lives Write the correct word for each sentence My favorite is May The hospital needs lots of He can speak five Main Idea They ate 68 languages and salad for dinner What is the main idea of this text? He spent the a Little Tyke didn’t like to live in a zoo b Little Tyke loved to play with people c Little Tyke was different from other lions I saw monkeys at the beef weekend sleeping blood yesterday different month whole zoo UNIT 16 • 69 17 Heroes with Parachutes Summary a b Complete the chart with the correct words Little Tyke c d was born at a in Washington in 1946 e was attacked by her mother and moved to a didn’t want any made or beef f with other animals blood farm friends meat zoo Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture There are many trees in the forest The trees are burning Complete the summary with the correct words Little Tyke was born in a Washington zoo in 1946 But when she was born, her mother married couple The firefighters carry heavy equipment with them her So a took her to their farm They gave Little The firefighter puts out the fire A brave firefighter goes into the burning forest Jumping from a plane looks scary 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 The firefighters are not afraid of fire It is not easy to put out forest fires 70 UNIT 17 • 71 Comprehension FICTION Theme: People Choose the best answer Heroes with Parachutes C an you imagine jumping from a plane into a burning forest? It’s a usual day’s work for smokejumpers! Smokejumpers are special firefighters They put out dangerous forest fires Today I watched a TV show about smokejumpers On the TV show, the big forest fires looked really scary But the smokejumpers were very brave To get to the fires, they wear parachutes and jump from planes What kind of fires smokejumpers put out? a house fires fires b forest fires fires c airplane fires fires How smokejumpers get to the burning fires? a on foot b by parachute c by fire fire truck What does NOT describe smokejumpers? a scared of fires fires b healthy and strong c calm when working What does the writer think about smokejumpers? a They are good friends b They are brave heroes c They are helpful workers Smokejumpers carry around 50 kg of equipment with them, so they are healthy and strong They stay calm when Vocabulary Expansion they are working Sometimes, smokejumpers spend up to five days fighting forest fires I think they are heroes! Write the correct word for each sentence It was in the library The old bridge looks really I Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a studying about smokejumpers in class b reading a book about dangerous forest fires c watching a TV show about special firefighters 72 a lot of time watching TV Can you a world without light? The soldier became a The after the war saved a family from a house fire calm dangerous firefighters hero imagine spend UNIT 17 • 73 18 A Smart Star Summary b Complete the chart with the correct words put out dangerous a fires c jump from planes with _ d carry heavy Smokejumpers stay e when working f many days fighting forest fires calm equipment forest spend parachutes Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture There are several cameras Complete the summary with the correct words The actress smiles for the cameras The actress wins an award Today I watched a TV show about smokejumpers They are The people look at the famous actress special firefighters They jump from planes with parachutes The young girl is with her father and put out dangerous forest fires Smokejumpers The actress thinks about her exam heavy equipment, so they are healthy and strong They stay calm when they are smokejumpers are fires I think Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The actress is a smart student The people are fans of the actress 74 UNIT 18 • 75 Comprehension NONFICTION Theme: People Choose the best answer A Smart Star When did Natalie Portman become famous? a after Leon b after Star Wars c before Star Wars Why was Natalie Portman NOT at the first showing of her Star Wars movie? a because she was studying I f you like the Star Wars movies, then you will know about Natalie Portman She played a queen in the movies Natalie Portman started acting when she was young She was only 13 when she appeared in her first movie, Leon After she was in the Star Wars movies, she became famous Also, she won several awards as an actress But she still studied hard at school She didn’t even go to see the first showing of her Star Wars movie Instead, she b because she was too young c because she was filming another movie What was more important to Natalie Portman than making movies? a being happy b being beautiful c being smart What is NOT true about Natalie Portman? a She started acting at 13 b She won some awards at school c She studied at Harvard University studied for her exams! Later, Portman went to Harvard University “College is more important than acting,” she Vocabulary Expansion said “Being smart is better than being a movie star.” Write the correct word for each sentence I visited my sister’s Main Idea The monkey is a What is the main idea of this text? Spain a Natalie Portman went to a good school b Natalie Portman is a famous and smart actress c Natalie Portman stopped studying to become an actress The man suddenly smart animal the World Cup in 2010 in the room I met a movie star for the time She had no honey, so she used sugar appeared 76 college college first instead smart won UNIT 18 • 77 19 Who Did It? Summary b Complete the chart with the correct words Natalie Portman As an Actress As a Student movie, Leon , at 13 · appeared in her a d after the Star Wars movies · became · won several e · studied at school · went to Harvard awards famous f c _ first hard University Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture There is a mall on the main street Complete the summary with the correct words The road is wide Natalie Portman appeared in her first movie, Leon, at 13 After the Star Wars movies, she became famous and several awards But she still studied hard at school She didn’t even see the first Wars movie She studied for her she of her Star The street between the buildings is narrow The principal talks to the girl The girl looks at the footprints There is no one on the sidewalk instead Later to Harvard University Look at the picture and check Yes, No, or Don’t know Yes No Don't know The principal looks worried The girl knows who left the footprints 78 UNIT 19 • 79 Comprehension FICTION Theme: Detective Stories Choose the best answer Who Did It? Where did Amy meet her three friends? a at school b at the mall c on the sidewalk b ice cream c a broken leg What did Rachel have? a new shoes L ast Saturday, I met Rachel, Sara, and Tina at the mall Why was the principal angry? a because somebody took his shoes Rachel showed me her new shoes They were very wide 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 What is NOT true about the story? a Amy didn’t eat ice cream with the girls school principal outside the school He was looking at the 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 took my bag! When did you meet Our school has Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a a secret between friends b the principal’s big mistake c the mystery behind the footprints 80 walls I went to bed last night I want to you my new pet The ground was cement Jake? after the rain early meet show somebody wet UNIT 19 • 81 20 The Famous Sherlock Holmes Summary b Complete the chart with the correct words a Mystery Who left footprints in the wet cement? Clue Amy met three girls at the mall d new shoes - Rachel had very c - Sara had a broken - Tina wanted to eat e saw three girls near the school Clue The Clue Somebody Clue The footprints in the cement are in the cement f *The footprints are Tinaʼs! ice cream jumped leg narrow principal wide Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture The writer creates a story Complete the summary with the correct words I met three friends at the They were wide Sara had a mall Rachel had new shoes leg Tina wanted to eat ice cream, but I went home Outside my school, I saw the principal He was angry The writer smokes a pipe The thin man is wearing a long coat The men are wearing hats The British flag is on the wall Somebody visits the man’s house 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 The man in the middle is looking for something The man outside of the house needs some help 82 UNIT 20 • 83 Comprehension NONFICTION Theme: Detective Stories The Famous Sherlock Holmes S herlock Holmes is a British detective There are many books, TV shows, plays, and movies about him People around the world love him Although he is very famous, he is not a real person However, in a newspaper story, 21 percent of British people thought he was real! Arthur Conan Doyle created Sherlock Holmes in 1887 Holmes is tall and thin Choose the best answer What does Sherlock Holmes NOT have? a a pipe b glasses c a hunting hat b Holmesʼs boss c Holmesʼs brother Who is Watson? a Holmesʼs friend What is true about Sherlock Holmes? a He appeared in a book in 1887 b Most people believed he was real c He helped Watson solve mysteries What can you find at 221b Baker Street, London today? a the Sherlock Holmes Museum b the Arthur Conan Doyle Center 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 Vocabulary Expansion Watson helps Holmes solve mysteries Today, fans of 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 Are these flowers? My sister works at an art Main Idea 84 She loves to read What is the main idea of this text? I can’t a Arthur Conan Doyle created Sherlock Holmes b Sherlock Holmes is a famous detective character c People around the world visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum Only 20 stories this math problem of the students know the answer I enjoyed the detective because the story was good museum percent play real solve UNIT 20 • 85 Vocabulary List Summary Complete the chart with the correct words is a British character find poster nest draw welcome excited put Native American seed Mexican call safe Dutch is tall and Sherlock Holmes Unit Indian already wears a hat and smokes a lives in with Unit delicious kind idea ground bowl cave perfect save mud detective hunting London pipe thin Watson Complete the summary with the correct words Unit wall special roof elementary school plenty of fun natural regular grow class plant necklace piece cereal Sherlock Holmes is a(n) famous British detective Arthur Conan Doyle created the character in 1887 Holmes is tall and thin He has a hunting hat and a pipe He and his Watson live at 221b Baker Street, London Today, that Museum 86 is the place of the Sherlock Holmes bathroom Unit picture bad age library bring choose stamp drop carry Unit thank birdhouse share wood paint place shirt important wear city kind forget Vocabulary List • 87 ... students bring special things today 10 UNIT 02 • 11 Comprehension NONFICTION Theme: School Choose the best answer The 10 0th Day of School T he 10 0th day of school is a special day... about the 10 0th day of school? a Students bring 10 0 things to school b Students count from to 10 0 together c Students draw pictures of themselves at age 10 0 to school for show and tell The 10 0 things... telephone introduced inventor sugary teeth UNIT 10 • 45 11 Pizza Tag Summary a Complete the chart with the correct words The Story of Chewing Gum In 18 69 In the 18 80s Thomas Adams The Fleer brothers Chewing