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In the

News

Storytelling the News

Don’t just learn to read the news, learn how to share it.

Table of Contents

1. “The Job No One Wants”

2. “Nintendoland to Open in Japan”

3. “90-Year-Old Starts Elementary School”

4. “Pompeii Thieves Say Relics Are Cursed”

5. “Pet Dogs Lower Stress in Kids”

6. “Man Gets World’s First Bionic Eye”

7. “Discount for Bringing Own Cup to Starbucks”

8. “The Elephant that Can Speak Korean”

9. “Bread that Stays Fresh for 60 Days”

10. “McDonald’s Restaurant to Offer All-You-Can-Eat Fries”

11. “Mount Fuji Gets Free Wi-Fi”

12. “Pilot Buys Pizza for 157 Passengers”

13. “Couple Finds $10 Million of Coins in Garden”

14. “Abandoned Puppy Gets Job at Baseball Stadium”

Workbook

1. 20-Questions

2. Make Your Own Questions

3. What Can You See?

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Chapter 1: “The Job No One Wants”

Chapter 2: “Nintendoland to Open in Japan”

Chapter 3: “90-Year-Old Starts Elementary School”

Chapter 4: “Pompeii Thieves Say Relics Are Cursed”

Story Summary

The story of some bad people and some really bad luck.

Key Insights

Sometimes what we want gives us more than we bargained for.

Sooner or later, your misdeeds come back to haunt you.

Story Summary

The story of the world’s oldest elementary school student.

Key Insights

It is never to late to be what you might have been.

You can teach an old dog new tricks.

Story Summary

The story of a brand new Japanese video game theme park.

Key Insights

Anything worth having is worth waiting for.

If you want something bad enough, the world will conspire to help you get it.

Story Summary

The story of a small town doctor that just can’t find a replace-ment.

Key Insights

Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.

Chapter Preview

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Chapter 5: “Pet Dogs Lower Stress in Kids”

Chapter 6: “Man Gets World’s First Bionic Eye”

Chapter 7: “Discount for Bringing Own Cup to Starbucks”

Chapter 8: “The Elephant that Can Speak Korean”

Story Summary

The story of the world’s largest language student.

Key Insights

Gives new meaning to the adage, “If I can do it, anyone can.”

With enough time and patience, anyone can learn to speak a new language.

Story Summary

The story of how one company is trying to save its customers some money and the environment at the same time.

Key Insights

Be careful what you believe. What companies say and compa-nies do are not always in alignment.

Story Summary

The story of a real-life robotic man.

Key Insights

It is never too late for a second chance.

Story Summary

The story of how pets can help children live happier lives.

Key Insights

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.

Chapter Preview

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Chapter 9: “Bread that Stays Fresh for 60 Days”

Chapter 10: “McDonald’s Restaurant to Offer All-You-Can-Eat Fries”

Chapter 11: “Mount Fuji Gets Free Wi-Fi”

Chapter 12: “Pilot Buys Pizza for 157 Passengers”

Story Summary

The story of 157 hungry passengers and the pilot who fed them.

Key Insights

A little bit of customer service can go a long way.

Don’t always blame employees for problems that are out of their hands or things that they cannot control.

Story Summary

The story of an ancient mountain mixing with a modern technol-ogy.

Key Insights

It is possible to mix old with new, traditional with modern, and technological with natural in a way that is pleasing to all.

Story Summary

The story of a French fries lover’s dream restaurant.

Key Insights

Be careful what you wish for because sometimes you do get what you want...for better or worse.

Story Summary

The story of bread that can stay fresh for as long as two months.

Key Insights

Freshness is in the eye of the beholder.

21st-century food problems call for 21st-century food solutions.

Chapter Preview

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Chapter 13: “Couple Finds $10 Million of Coins in Garden”

Chapter 14: “Abandoned Puppy Gets Job at Baseball Stadium”

Story Summary

The story of a dog no one wanted and the baseball team that did.

Key Insights

Giving someone or something a second chance provides benefits to both the giver and the receiver.

Story Summary

The story of a very old, very rusty, and very expensive can.

Key Insights

Sometimes, some of the best answers to life’s problems are in our own backyards.

Chapter Preview

Welcome to “Storytelling the News”

“Storytelling the News”, consists of 14 readings based on human-interest stories adapted from

worldwide news sources and includes materials written with interest, authenticity, and immediacy

in mind. The universal appeal of these believe-it-or-not stories ensures a pleasurable reading ex-

perience and encourages beginning-level students to read with fluency and confidence. This

book is designed to help teachers create an atmosphere conducive to reading by making the

stories read in class both comprehensible and engaging, and to build student confidence and

help them learn to read for pleasure.

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Why use “Storytelling the News”?

T he purpose of “Storytelling the News” is to create an enjoyable space for students to

read and discuss the big and not-so-big current events happening throughout the

world. It also provides extensive and intensive activities to help students get the most of each and

every story.

This book gives students the opportunity to explore high-interest readings, answer authentic and

relevant questions, articulate their thoughts, and engage with the opinions of others. This will allow

students to practice reading English using a mix of lighter questions and some that are more chal-

lenging.

There are many reasons why I use true stories from the news with my students:

First, the stories are of extremely high interest. I always select stories with "out of this world" or

"too crazy to believe" type of headlines. These headlines really grab my attention and also activate

their global knowledge, which helps with keeping their interest and developing their prediction

skills. Additionally, the articles are current and usually directly applicable to students’ lives.

Second, most news stories are written using simple present & past tenses and use simple grammar

forms and sentence structures. This is especially true of the headlines, which usually provide a "big

picture" overview of the entire story. This is helpful as students can focus on the whole story in-

stead of the details of each work, chunk, or sentence.

Third, many articles can be found in English-language newspapers printed in non-English speaking

countries. I have found a number of great articles in my local papers printed with the specific pur-

pose of studying English and include a translated copy of the text, an English-to-English glossary,

comprehension questions, vocabulary exercises...etc.

In my experience, true stories from the news work equally well with students of all ages, abilities,

Instructions for Teachers

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How “Storytelling the News” Works

Page 1: New Vocabulary and Phrases—Pre-reading

Introduction

Read the introduction of the story. This will give students a chance to preview the story and begin to make some predictions about the story’s content.

Ranking Activities

1. Have students focus on the picture. Ask students to try and guess what the story is about.

2. Read the 8 options for students to rank. Make sure that every student clearly understands the meaning of each choice.

3. Ask students to list the 8 options in order from best to worst with #1 being the best choice to complete the prompt and #8 being the worst choice.

4. Put students into pairs. Have students share their rankings with their partners. Tell students to write down their partner's rankings in the space next to their own.

5. Encourage students to ask follow-up questions about their partners choice. Encourage them to make note of any simi-larities or major differences between their rankings.

6. Poll students to find our the BEST & WORST rankings for the

Reading activities, for a communicative teacher, often involve helping learners know how

to read using a number of different strategies. While many of your learners may think that read-

ing simply involves going word by word and sentence by sentence, researchers now understand

that reading is an involved process that can be aided by a number of different techniques and

activities. Your job as a teacher is to help learners recognize that reading is an elaborate process

that might involve predicting, scanning, skimming, and asking questions (to yourself and to oth-

ers). Having a specific focus can also help to improve reading skills, such as an attempt to focus

on general meaning, specific facts, a particular grammatical item, guessing a word in context, and

so forth. Please recognize that a teacher plays a significant role in helping learners “unpack” writ-

ten language through the use of multiple reading strategies. What follows are a few very simple

ideas to help stimulate interaction and thought while using your Storytelling the News book in

your English classroom.


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Page 2: The Story—Reading

Page 3: Vocabulary and Phrases—Post-reading Activity

Word Association

1. Encourage students to prepare to answer questions by using an English-to-English dictionary, or translation dictionary at home. This is an opportunity for students to expand their vocabulary.

2. Remind students that the activity is not a race, that it is meant to spark their creativity and expand their vocabulary.

3. The students should focus on answering all questions, but not feel pressured to race through the answers at the expense of coming up with a quality answer.

4. Make sure that students write out their answer and at least try to guess at its part of speech.

5. Review students’ answers to find our the best answer from the class as a whole.

Synonym Match

1. Have students match the colored word to its partner in the black and white box.

2. Review students’ answers for accuracy and completion. If students are stuck and cannot figure out the synonym, this is a great op-portunity to highlight the parts of speech of each of the vocabu-lary words.


The Whole Story

1. Have students close their books and then read the story to them. I will remind students that they should try and get a more global, big-picture idea of the story during the first reading. This will give students a chance to hear the story in context without worrying about each individual work and phrase.

2. Students should open the book and re-read the story alone, with a partner, in small groups, or as a whole class. This sec-ond reading focuses on the content and meaning of the reading.

New Vocabulary Review

1. Have students focus on the new vocabulary. Ask students to try and guess what the words mean before defining them.

2. Read the English-to-English definitions and clarify the mean-ings of each new word. Translate only when necessary.

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Page 4: Comprehension Check—Post-reading Activity 2

Page 5: Conversation Starters—Talking about the News

Let’s Talk

These conversation starters give students an opportunity to have micro-discussions about the reading with a number of different partners in a fairly short amount of time. The instructions to stu-dents are as follows:

a. Meet your partner and sit face-to-face.

b. Ask any question. Listen to their answer. Ask a follow-up question. Write down your partner’s answer.

c. Repeat until all questions are answered.

This type of speed dating activity is best performed at short inter-vals of 2-3 minutes. This increases the number of partners, inter-est, and opportunity for elaboration each student has during a given class.

Follow-Ups

1. Encourage students to remember the question words. Tell them that if they hear a good answer, they should ask a fol-low-up question.

2. The question stems include:

* Who? * What? * Where? * When? * How much?/ How many? * Why?


Comprehension Check

Each story has eight true-or-false statements about the reading. This comprehension check is used to ensure students have a full understanding of the content of the reading.

Students will read the sentence and think about the story, decide if the sentence is true or false, circle their answer, and check your answers with the teacher.

Fill in the Blanks & Proofreading the Story

The second comprehension check also serves to ensure student understanding. In this activity students will complete the follow-ing:

1. Retell the story by filling in the blanks, which are made up of the new story vocabulary.

2. Find and correct the 10 mistakes in the story.

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Page 6: The Final Question—Writing a Five-Sentence Paragraph

Workbook Page 1: 20 Questions

20 Questions

Students must answer the 20 questions about the story’s picture and other related topics. You may choose to allow students to answer using simple or short answers, but I recommend that you have students answer in complete sentences.

Additionally, I would encourage students to stretch their sentenc-es by elaborating on their answers with more detail.

These questions all come from one picture, which should help students see that they can build an entire conversation around just about anything.


Writing Sample

Read the writing sample. This will serve as an example and give students a chance to preview the writing assignment and begin to brainstorm about their own answer to the writing prompt.

Writing Outline

The writing outline provides students with step-by-step guidance to write a five-sentence paragraph in response to the unit’s writ-ing prompt. The outline provides support for the following:

Topic Sentence: (Use the topic sentence to explain how you think or feel about the question)

Support 1: First of all, (Use the body sentences to explain, de-scribe, give reasons, or give examples)

Support 2: In addition, (Use body sentences to talk about the topic sentence in more detail)

Support 3: Lastly, (Use transitions to organize your main points and supporting details)

Closing Sentence: In conclusion, (Use the closing sentence to summarize the main points)

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Workbook Page 2: Question Maker

Workbook Page 3: What can you see?

What can you see?

1. Teachers should ask them to identify the 20 they associate with the picture. After identifying the words, students should try and write down the words on their worksheet.

2. When possible, encourage students to write down the part of speech for each word they list.

3. From there, the teachers can use a point system of some sort with 1 point being awarded for each correct English word written, 1 point for the correct spelling of the word, and a bonus point for any words the teacher deems creative.


Question Maker

1. Using the seven most common question stems, students will make questions based upon the story’s picture.

2. When students are finished, they will find (or be assigned) a partner whom they will ask & answer their questions with.

3. When students have completed their questions, they will switch partners and repeat the question and answer process. This ensures that students see their questions as having val-ue, and have the opportunity to use and improve upon their questions.

4. Students should be encouraged to develop follow-up ques-tions as they become more comfortable with each passing partner.

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News Storytelling

1. Warm-Up

2. The Story

3. Vocabulary Practice

4. Comprehension Check

5. Let’s Talk

6. The Final Question

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1. Rank these items. Put the most important things for a job at the #1 spot.

2. Find a partner and ask them their rankings. Write their answer next to yours.

Location

Salary

Nice Boss

Working Hours

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8.

Holidays

Overtime

Promotions

Bonus

In this story you will read about a really great job...that no one wants. Before we begin reading the story, think about some things that make a job really GREAT. What things do you think make a job good? What things do you think make a job BAD? What is the best job? What is the worst?

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“The Job That No One Wants”

There is a doctor's job in a small New Zealand town that no one wants. It pays

US$265,000 a year. There is no weekend work, and houses in the area are cheap. The job is

just four days a week, with 12 weeks' holiday a year. The current doctor Alan Kenny is leav-

ing. He cannot find a replacement. Four medical companies also could not find a replace-

ment. Dr. Kenny thinks people want to live and work in the city and not in the countryside.

Last year, Dr. Kenny could not go on a family holiday because he could not find a

doctor to replace him. He has been a doctor in the town for 30 years. He said he wouldn't

change his countryside life for city life. He wants to retire and he needs to give his patients

to a younger doctor. He said his work keeps him busy. He loves his job. He said: "I would like

to leave but I hit my head against a brick wall trying to attract doctors."

Expression Meaning

Holiday (noun) vacation; a period of time that a person spends away from home, school, or business usually in order to re-

Replacement (noun) a person or thing that replaces someone or something else

Replace (verb) to do the job or duty of (someone)

Retire (verb) to stop a job or career because you have reached the age when you do not need or want to work.

Patients (noun) a person who receives medical care or treatment

Hit one’s head against a brick wall (idiom) to reach a point at which you find it very difficult or impossible to continue

Attract (verb) to cause (someone or something) to go to or move to or toward a place

If you don’t know what a word means, ask your partner. If they don’t know, ask your teacher.

The Whole Story

Listen to your teacher and follow along reading. This will help you improve your listening.

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Words from the Story Association

Write the word you think of when you read the word in the rainbow box. Example: Blue —> Ocean, / Swimming —> Pool

Job Available Doctor Night Week

Weekend House Price Replace City

Rural Family Holiday Lifestyle Swap

Retire Patients Young Wall Hit

Match them up!

1. Lucky (adj.) A. Way of life (n)

2. Low (adj.) B. Yearly (adj.)

3. Annual (adj.) C. Difficulty (n)

4. Replacement (n) D. Concerned (adj.)

5. Problem (n) E. Fortunate (adj.)

6. Rural (adj.) F. Scrap (v)

7. Cancel (v) G. Woo (v)

8. Lifestyle (n) H. Cheap (adj.)

9. Worried (adj.) I. Countryside (n)

10.Attract (v) J. Successor (n)

Match the numbered word to the correct lettered word.

SYNONYM MATCH

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Comprehension Check

1. Read the sentence and think about the story.

2. Decide if the sentence is true or false.

3. Circle your answer.

4. Check your answers with the teacher.

“The Job That No One Wants”

There is a nurse’s job in a small New Zealand town that no one wants. It pays US$265,000 a year. There

is no weekend work, and houses in the area are cheap. The job is just four days a week, with 12 weeks'

____________________a year. The current doctor Alan Kenny is leaving. He cannot find a ______________. Four medi-

cal companies also could not find a replacement. Dr. Kenny thinks people want to live and work in the city

and not in the countryside.

Last year, Dr. Kenny could not go on a family holiday because he could not find a doctor to

__________________ him. He has been a doctor in the town for 30 years. He said he wouldn't change his country-

side life for city life. He wants to ____________________ and he needs to give his __________________ to a younger

doctor. He said his work keeps him busy. He loves his job. He said: "I would like to leave but I

_________________________________________ trying to _____________________ doctors."

1. Retell the Story by filling in the blanks. 2. Find and correct the 10 mistakes in the story.

The job is for a doctor in the capital of New Zealand. T/F

The job means the doctor will have to work at weekends and nights. T/F

A doctor has been looking for his replacement for two years. T/F

The doctor said everyone wants to work in the countryside. T/F

New Zealand isn’t the only country where doctors want to work in cities. T/F

The doctor cancelled a family holiday last year because he was ill. T/F

The doctor said he would not swap country life for city life. T/F

The doctor said he hit his head against a brick wall looking for doctors. T/F

doctor’s

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1. Do you think that the job is a good one? 2. What is your ideal job?

3. Why is it difficult to find someone for this job? 4. What are the benefits of this doctor’s job?

5. What are the bad things about being a doctor? 6. Is city living better than country living? Why?

7. At what age do you want to retire? 8. Do you like visiting the doctor? Dentist?

9. Would you rather be a doctor or a teacher? 10. What is the most important part of a job?

Remember your question words. If you hear a good answer, ask a follow-up Q!


1. Meet your partner and sit face-to-face.

2. Ask any question. Listen to their answer. Ask a follow-up question.

3. Write down your partner’s answer.

4. Repeat until all questions are answered.

Let’s Talk...

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1. Read the final question prompt.

2. Think about your own answer.

3. Read the example paragraph. (you may use it as a guide)

4. Write a paragraph giving three reasons to support your answer.

Write Your Answers Here:

Topic Sentence: I would (not) take the job because _____________________________________________________.

(Use the topic sentence to explain how you think or feel about the question)

Reason 1: First of all, _______________________________________________________________________________________.

(Use the body sentences to explain, describe, give reasons, or give examples)

Reason 2: In addition, ______________________________________________________________________________________.

(Use body sentences to talk about the topic sentence in more detail)

Reason 3: Lastly, ____________________________________________________________________________________________.

(Use transitions to organize your main points and supporting details)

Closing Sentence: In conclusion, __________________________________________________________________________.

(Use the closing sentence to summarize the main points)

“Would you want to take the job?”

Being a doctor is a great job, but there is no way I would want to take this job. First

of all, I am from New York City, so I would not want to live in a small country like New Zealand,

and I definitely would not want to like in a small town in a small country. In addition, having a

lot of money in salary is great, but only if you are able to spend it on things and at places you

want. In such a small town, it will be really hard to find the things you want. Lastly, working in

such a small community and treating the same patients for the same illness all the time can be

boring. Doctors want new challenges and want to treat new sickness. In conclusion, I would

love to take a job as a doctor, but just not this job.

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1. Rank these items. Put the theme park you most want to go to in the #1 spot.


Disney World

Disney Land

Safari Parks

Nature Parks

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8.

Universal Studios

Sea World

Water Parks

Sports Parks

Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Wii, Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS…Mario, Luigi, Pokémon, Zelda. These are some of the most famous video game terms in the world. In this story, you will read about a brand new type of amusement park, a VIDEO GAME theme park.

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“Nintendoland to Open in Japan”

A new theme park will open in Osaka, Japan. Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is going to

build a new attraction called Nintendoland. It will be full of rides based on Nintendo's favor-

ite characters. A USJ spokesperson said Nintendoland would be ready in 2020. It is sched-

uled to open in time for the Tokyo Summer Olympics. The new park will cost $351 million to

build, which is nearly $100 million more than it cost to make the Wizarding World of Harry

Potter park at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Nintendo said the new park would,

"include major attractions…and feature Nintendo's most famous characters and games".

Nintendo has not said any more about which of its brands will be part of Ninten-

doland. Many fans predict that they will get to interact with their favorite characters, like

Mario and Luigi, Link and Zelda, and Pokémon. Fans also hope the new rides will be for peo-

ple of all ages, from toddlers to pensioners. Osaka resident Mika Hashimoto said: "I'm so ex-

cited that this theme park will be built." She said many other characters (such as Harry Pot-

ter, Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty) had a theme park, so it was good that people could have

the chance to go to a Nintendo attraction. She added: "It is about time fans of Nintendo had

a place to go and have fun. I can't wait for Nintendoland to open."

Expression Meaning

Theme Park (n.) an amusement park where the rides and attrac-tions are based on a particular theme

Attraction (n.) something interesting or enjoyable that people want to visit, see, or do

Major (adj.) very important; large in number, amount, or extent

Toddler (n.) a young child who is just learning to walk

Pensioners (n.) someone who has permanently stopped working in a job

Resident (n.) someone who lives in a particular place

Can’t wait for ~ (idiom) you are very excited about doing something or eager for something to happen or begin


The Whole Story


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Theme Park Olympics Predict Excited Universal Studios

Attraction Harry Potter Interact Mickey Mouse Japan

Favorite The Future Toddlers Hello Kitty Resident

Character Brands Pensioners Nintendo Fans

Match them up!

1. Build (v) A. Went on to say (v)

2. Nearly (adj.) B. Citizen (n)

3. Major (adj.) C. Made public (v)

4. Added (v) D. Opportunity (n)

5. Announced (v) E. Big (adj.)

6. Predict (v) F. Construct (v)

7. Hope (v) G. Enthusiasts (n)

8. Resident (n) H. Forecast (v)

9. Chance (n) I. Almost (adj.)

10. Fans (n) J. Expect (v)


SYNONYM MATCH

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Comprehension Check

1. Read the sentence and think about the story.




“Nintendoland to Open in Japan”

A old __________ __________ will open in Osaka, Japan. Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is going to build a

new ___________________ called Nintendoland. It will be full of rides based on X-Box’s favorite characters. A

USJ spokesperson said Nintendoland would be ready in 2220. It is scheduled to open in time for the Tokyo

Winter Olympics. The new park will cost $351 million to build, which is nearly $100 million more than it cost

to make the Wizarding World of Mike Potter park at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Nintendo said

the new park would, "include ____________ attractions…and feature Nintendo's most famous characters and

games".

Nintendo has not said any more about which of its brands will be part of Nintendoland. Many fans

predict that they will get to interact with their favorite characters, like Mario and Leo, Link and Zelda, and

Pokémon. Fans also hope the new rides will be for animals of all ages, from ______________ to ______________.

Osaka ________________ Mika Hashimoto said: "I'm so excited that this theme supermarket will be built." She

said many other characters (such as Harry Potter, Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty) had a theme park, so it was

bad that people could have the chance to go to a Nintendo attraction. She added: "It is about time fans of

Nintendo had a place to go and have lunch. I ________________________ Nintendoland to open."


A new Nintendo theme park will open in Tokyo, Japan. T/F

The theme park will open in the year 2020. T/F

The park will cost $100 million less than a Harry Potter theme park. T/F

The park will not feature any of Nintendo’s games. T/F

Fans hope the park will be just for young people. T/F

Nintendo has not said which characters or brands will be in the park. T/F

A woman was happy that Nintendo characters will get a theme park. T/F

The woman said she couldn’t wait for the park to open. T/F

new

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1. Are theme parks good value for the money? 2. Is a natural park better than a theme park?

3. Do enjoy theme parks or water parks more? 4. Why are theme parks for people of all ages?

5. What are your favorite amusement park rides? 6. What do you think of your country’s parks?

7. What is your favorite theme park? Why? 8. Would you like to go to Nintendoland?

9. Are there any bad things about theme parks? 10. What are the good things about theme parks?







Let’s Talk...

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Topic Sentence: I would rather go to a ____________ park because ________________________________________.






Reason 3: Lastly, ____________________________________________________________________________________________.




“Would you rather go to a theme park or a natural park?”

I would rather go to a natural park because I love to be out in nature. First of all, natural parks

are quiet and peaceful place. Theme parks are way too loud and crowded. In addition, going to a natural

park is free. It doesn’t cost any money to enter. On the other hand, theme parks require you to buy a ticket to

enter. Lastly, when I go to a park I want to enjoy eating a picnic lunch. In a natural park, I can bring anything I

want, I can even barbeque steaks, hamburgers, and sausage. However, at a theme park the choices are very

limited and expensive. There are usually only a few items on each menu, and those choices are not usually

very high quality or healthy. In conclusion, while theme parks are fun, natural parks are much better for

your mind, body, and spirit.

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1. Rank your favorite parts of school. Put the best part of school in the #1 spot.


Teachers

Lunch

The Classroom

The Lessons

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8.

Recess (play time)

School Building

Friends

Holidays

School can be scary for anyone at any age. Imagine beginning elementary school when you are 10 times older than the average student. In this story you will read about a woman in Kenya who is doing just that. Gogo, is one brave and OLD elementary school student.

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“90-Year-Old Students Starts Elementary School”

A 90-year-old Kenyan grandmother has become the world's oldest elementary school stu-

dent. Priscilla Sitienei, also known as Gogo, is from a small village in Kenya. She is studying at the

local elementary school to learn to read and write. Ms. Sitienei has spent most of her life working

as a midwife, helping to deliver babies. She wants to be able to read and write so she can pass on

her midwifery skills and write down the special herbal remedies she uses when she delivers ba-

bies. She also wants to be able to read the Bible. Sitienei said she never had a chance to go to

school when she was younger. She said she knows she is old but hopes she will set an example to

younger people. She wants all the children in her village to study.

When Ms. Sitienei first tried to enroll at the school, the head teacher David Kinyanjui did

not think it was a good idea. Now he is very happy that Gogo is at the school. Mr. Kinyanjui said

Gogo is a "blessing and a motivator". He added: "I'm very proud of her. She is loved by every pu-

pil. They all want to learn and play with her." He also said: "She is doing well considering her age.

I can say I have seen a big difference in this school since she came." Gogo had a message for chil-

dren everywhere, saying: "I want to say to the children of the world, especially girls, that educa-

tion will be your wealth." She added: "With education, you can be whatever you want - a doctor,

lawyer or a pilot."

Expression Meaning

Village (n.) a small town in the country

Midwife (n.) a person (usually a woman) who helps a woman when she is giving birth to a child

Herbal Remedies (n.) medicines made from plants

Set an example (v.) to lead by behaving in a way that shows others how to behave

Enroll (v.) to enter (someone) as a member of or participant in something

Blessing (n.) something that helps you or brings happiness

Motivator (n.) a reason for doing something


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Grandmother Elementary school Village Midwife Babies

Skills Remedies Teacher Blessing Motivator

Education Doctor Lawyer Student Message

Gift Chance Neighborhood Give Difference

Match them up!

1. Student (n) A. Gift (n)

2. Local (adj.) B. Cures (n)

3. Pass on (v) C. Register (v)

4. Remedies (n) D. Neighborhood (n)

5. Chance (n) E. Taking into account (v)

6. Enroll (v) F. Pupil (n)

7. Blessing (n) G. Riches (n)

8. Considering (v) H. Opportunity (n)

9. Especially (adverb) I. Give (v)

10. Wealth (n) J. Particularly (adverb)


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Comprehension Check 1. Read the sentence and think about the story.




“90-Year-Old Students Starts Elementary School”

A 20-year-old Kenyan grandmother has become the world's oldest university school student. Priscilla

Sitienei, also known as Gogo, is from a small __________ in Kenya. She is studying at the local elementary

school to learn to listen and speak. Ms. Sitienei has spent most of her life working as a _____________, helping to

deliver milk. She wants to be able to read and write so she can pass on her midwifery skills and write down

the special ___________ __________ she uses when she delivers babies. She also wants to be able to read the Har-

ry Potter. Sitienei said she never had a chance to go to school when she was younger. She said she knows she

is old but hopes she will ______ ____ ___________ to younger people. She wants all the children in her village to

study.

When Ms. Sitienei first tried to _____________ at the school, the head teacher David Kinyanjui did not

think it was a bad idea. Now he is very angry that Gogo is at the school. Mr. Kinyanjui said Gogo is a

"__________ and a ___________". He added: "I'm very proud of her. She is loved by every pupil. They all want to

learn and play with her." He also said: "She is doing well considering her age. I can say I have seen a big dif-

ference in this school since she came." Gogo had a message for adults everywhere, saying: "I want to say to

the children of the world, especially boys, that education will be your wealth." She added: "With education,

you can be whatever you want - a doctor, lawyer or a basketball player."


The world’s oldest elementary school student is also a grandmother. T/F

The student lives in the capital city of Kenya. T/F

The woman wants to be able to write about things in her job. T/F

The woman wants all the children in her village to study. T/F

The school head teacher always wanted the woman to join the school. T/F

Not all of the students in the school like the old lady. T/F

The head teacher said the woman made a big difference to the school. T/F

The woman had a special message just for boys. T/F

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1. Why would going to school at 90 be bad? 2. Why do you think the students love Gogo?

3. Do you think there are things Gogo can’t do? 4. What job do/did you want in school? Now?

5. What questions would you like to ask Gogo? 6. What do/did you think of your school?

7. What do you think of Gogo? Could you do it? 8. Do you want to continue to learn all your life?

9. How is life different if you can’t read or write? 10. What can the children learn from Gogo?







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Topic Sentence: I think it is a good/bad idea to let elderly people study in elementary school.






Reason 3: Lastly, ____________________________________________________________________________________________.




“Do you think it is a good idea to let elderly people study in elementary schools?”

The goal of education is to make the student a better person. This goal is not accomplished at

the end of school, it is a lifelong task, so I think it is a good idea to let elderly people study in ele-

mentary schools. First of all, many students do not want to be in school, so if an elderly person wants to

go, they will do their best and be a great student. In addition, elderly students are calm and less energetic,

so younger students can see a good example of classroom behavior from them. Lastly, the young and elder-

ly students can learn many valuable skills from each other. The young students could teach the elderly about

technology, and the elderly students could teach the young about manners and good behavior. In conclu-

sion, there should be no age limit on learning, in school or out of school. Knowledge doesn’t care

who is learning it.

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1. Rank the best cities for tourists. Put the best city in the #1 spot.


Seoul

New York

Athens

Bangkok

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8.

London

Sydney

Cairo

Rio de Janeiro

For many people, bringing home a souvenir is one of the best parts of traveling. It can be a good way to remember your trip and share your experiences with family and friends. However, many people steal their “souvenirs” from historical tourist destination; for some tourists, it was a bad idea.

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“Pompeii Thieves Say Relics Are Cursed”

The ancient city of Pompeii near Naples, Italy, receives hundreds of thousands of tourists

every year. It is one of Italy's top tourist destinations. Most tourists leave the 2,000-year-old site

with happy memories, photos and souvenirs. However, some visitors take more. They take historic

relics from the city – things like small statues, stones or mosaic tiles. However, many of these peo-

ple are now regretting their actions. They say the relics are cursed and have filled their lives with

bad luck since bringing them home. A senior official at Pompeii said he has had hundreds of

packages from across the world from people returning what they had taken. Many people apolo-

gized and wrote stories about their bad luck.

The senior official, Massimo Osanna, told reporters about some of the stories he had re-

ceived. One man from Latin America explained that his life was full of traumas after he got home

from Italy with a small tile he had put in his pocket. A person from Spain returned five packages

containing stolen items, including a bronze statue that went missing in 1987. The writer com-

plained that the statue had put, "a curse on his entire family". Mr. Osanna is thinking about setting

up an exhibition of all the letters he has received. He explained that the letters might be more in-

teresting than the relics. He said: "It's not that the stolen pieces are highly interesting or valuable.

It's more the letters."

Expression Meaning

Tourist (n.) a person who travels to a place for fun

Destination (n.) a place to which a person is going or something is being sent

Souvenir (n.) something you keep as a reminder of a place you have visited, an event you have been to, etc.

Relic (n.) something that is from a past time, place, culture

Regret (v.) to feel sad or sorry about

Trauma (n.) a very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usu-ally for a long time

Exhibition (n.) an event at which objects (such as works of art) are put out in a public space for people to look at


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Words from the Story Association Write the word you think of when you read the word in the rainbow box. Example: Blue —> Ocean, / Swimming —> Pool

Ancient Tourists Destination Memory Souvenir

Historic Relic Package Story Trauma

Stolen Statue Complain Exhibition Interesting

Valuable Italy Apologize Return Thief

Match them up!

1. Ancient (adj.) A. Said sorry (v)

2. Tourist (n) B. Sent back (v)

3. Relics (n) C. Top (adj.)

4. Senior (adj.) D. Sightseers (n)

5. Apologized (v) E. Bad experiences (n)

6. Received (v) F. Whole (adj.)

7. Traumas (n) G. Very old (adj.)

8. Returned (v) H. Precious (adj.)

9. Entire (adj.) I. Got (v)

10. Valuable (adj.) J. Objects (n)


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“Pompeii Thieves Say Relics Are Cursed”

The modern city of Pompeii near Naples, Germany, receives hundreds of thousands of _________ every day. It

is one of Italy's top tourist ____________. Most tourists leave the 2,000-year-old site with sad memories, photos and

__________. However, some visitors take more. They take historic ____________ from the city – things like big statues,

stones or mosaic tiles. However, many of these people are now ______________ their actions. They say the relics are

cursed and have filled their lives with bad luck since bringing them home. A senior official at Pompeii said he has

had hundreds of packages from across the world from people returning what they had taken. Many people apolo-

gized and wrote stories about their bad luck.

The senior official, Massimo Osanna, told reporters about all of the stories he had received. One man from

North America explained that his life was empty of ___________ after he got home from Italy with a small tile he had

put in his pocket. A person from Spain returned ten packages containing stolen items, including a bronze statue

that went missing in 1987. The writer complained that the statue had put, "a curse on his entire family". Mr. Osanna

is thinking about setting up an ______________ of all the letters he has received. He explained that the letters might

be less interesting than the relics. He said: "It's not that the stolen pieces are highly interesting or valuable. It's

more the letters."


The article says Pompeii receives millions of visitors a year. T/F

Pompeii is over 3,000 years old. T/F

People had bad luck after stealing things from Pompeii. T/F

People returned relics along with letters of apology. T/F

A Latin American man said he got lots of good luck from Pompeii relics. T/F

A Spanish man complained about being cursed by a golden statue. T/F

A Pompeii official wants to set up an exhibition of the letters. T/F

The official said the letters are more interesting than the relics. T/F

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1. What famous old places have you visited? 2. How important are archaeological sites?

3. What are your favorite tourist destinations? 4. Do you believe in good and bad luck?

5. What thing have you done that you regretted? 6. What traumas have you had in your life?

7. Are you generally a lucky or unlucky person? 8. Should the Pompeii thieves have to go to jail?

9. When was the last time you wrote an apology? 10. What is the best exhibition you have been to?







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Topic Sentence: I think the best tourist attraction in the world is ______________________________________.






Reason 3: Lastly, ____________________________________________________________________________________________.




“What is the best tourist attraction in the world?”

I think the best tourist attraction in the world is The Statue of Liberty in New York City. First of

all, it is located in New York City, in the United States, so to see the tourist attraction, you have to go to a re-

ally big city, not the countryside. In addition, the statue is located on an island off the coast of the city, and

the only way to get to the island is by ferry. So, the trip to the island is also a really fun part of the experience.

Lastly, you can visit the Statue of Liberty for free. Even though the ferry costs a few dollars to ride, going on

to the island is free. Also, you can stay and explore the island all day at no cost. In conclusion, there are

many amazing tourist attractions around the world, but none are as well located, interesting, and

cheap as the Statue of Liberty in New York City.

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1. Rank these stressful things for kids. Put the most stressful in the #1 spot.


School

Parents

Fashion

Family Problems

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8.

Bullies

Money

Social Media

World News

Actions speak louder than words, and a smile says, "You make me happy. I am glad to see you." That is why dogs make such a hit. They are so glad to see us that they almost jump out of their skins. So, naturally, we are glad to see them. People keep dogs as pets because they give nothing but love.

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“Pet Dogs Lower Stress in Kids”

New research shows that having a pet dog can help to reduce children's stress. A study

by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the USA shows that petting a dog is a great

way to help stressed kids. Researchers looked at 643 children aged six and seven over an 18-

month period. They found that children who have a pet dog suffer from less stress than children

without a dog. The researchers said that just twelve per cent of children with pets showed signs

of stress. This compares with 21 per cent of children with no dog. The research will come as no

surprise to the parents of children who have a dog. They have always known that a dog is great

for helping a child's development and mental health.

A researcher said there are many things about the research that she is still unclear about.

She said she did not know if less anxious children have pet dogs, or if it is the other way round

and pet dogs make children less anxious. She said the research just showed a link between pet

dogs and children's stress. She said pet dogs help children start conversations. This can often be

difficult for children to do and can cause them stress. The researchers also said a pet dog can be

a source of comfort for children. The dog can also act as a friend to a small child, who tells the

pet all his or her secrets and stories. Sometimes the dog is so important that its name can be the

first word the child speaks.

Expression Meaning

Research (n.) careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about something

Pet (v.) to touch (a cat, dog, child, etc.) with your hand in a loving or friendly way

Mental Health (n.) the condition or well-being of the mind

Unclear (adj.) difficult to understand; confusing

Anxious (adj.) afraid or nervous especially about what may hap-pen : feeling anxiety

A link between (n.) a relationship or connection between things

Source (n.) the cause of something


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Research Dog Link Conversations Animal

Children Month Anxious Source of Comfort Comfort

Stress Suffer Unclear Secret Reduce

Pet Surprise Parents Story Name

Match them up!

1. Reduce (v) A. Uncertain (adj.)

2. Found (v) B. Wonderful (adj.)

3. Suffer from (v) C. Discussions (n)

4. Stress (n) D. Discovered (v)

5. Great (adj.) E. Significant (adj.)

6. Unclear (adj.) F. Anxiety (n)

7. Link (n) G. Lower (v)

8. Conversations (n) H. Relaxation (n)

9. Comfort (n) I. Experience (v)

10. Important (adj.) J. Connection (n)


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“Pet Dogs Lower Stress in Kids”

New ___________ shows that having a pet dog can help to reduce adult’s stress. A study by the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention in the UK shows that ____________ a cat is a great way to help stressed kids. Re-

searchers looked at 643 children aged six and seven over an 18-month period. They found that children who

have a pet dog suffer from more stress than children without a dog. The researchers said that just twelve per cent

of children with pets showed signs of stress. This compares with 21 per cent of children with no dog. The re-

search will come as no surprise to the teachers of children who have a dog. They have always known that a dog is

great for helping a child's development and __________ ___________.

A researcher said there are many things about the research that she is still ___________ about. She said she

did not know if less ___________ children have pet dogs, or if it is the other way round and pet dogs make children

less anxious. She said the research just showed ____ _______ ________ pet dogs and children's stress. She said pet

dogs help children end conversations. This can often be easy for children to do and can cause them stress. The

researchers also said a pet dog can be a ____________ of comfort for children. The dog can also act as a enemy to a

small child, who tells the pet all his or her secrets and jokes. Sometimes the dog is so important that its name can

be the first word the child writes.


A center for disease control conducted the study on kids and dogs. T/F

Researchers looked at how kids aged 18 months acted with pet dogs. T/F

The article said 12% of children have a pet dog. T/F

The research is news to parents of children who have a dog. T/F

A researcher was clear that less anxious children have pet dogs. T/F

A researcher said pet dogs help children start conversations. T/F

Some children tell their secrets to their pet dogs. T/F

Sometimes the name of a pet is the first word a child speaks. T/F

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1. Are pets important? Why or why not? 2. What can we do to reduce stress in children?

3. Why is a dog so good at reducing stress? 4. Should animals be kept as pets?

5. What do you do to reduce your stress? 6. What stresses do pets have?

7. What does a child learn from caring for a pet? 8. Are they any bad things about having a pet?

9. Is a dog or a cat better to have as a pet? 10. What secrets did you have as a child? Now?




2. Ask any question. Listen to their answer. Ask a follow-up question. .



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Topic Sentence: I think having a pet is a good/bad way to reduce stress.






Reason 3: Lastly, ____________________________________________________________________________________________.




“Is having a pet a good way to reduce stress?”

My dog is my best friend. I think having a pet is a great way to reduce stress and increase hap-

piness. First of all, having a pet is like having another member of your family who loves you. Sometimes

we get angry at our family members, but we always care about and love them. The same goes for pets, they

reduce more stress than they make. In addition, a pet only wants to show you that it loves you because it

loves its owner more than anything else in the world. Lastly, a pet needs to be exercised outdoors to be

healthy, so do people. This will help reduce the owners stress by making him or her walk in nature and get

fresh air every day. In conclusion, having a pet (dog, cat, bird, fish….etc.) is a great way to reduce

stress, stay healthy, and have a connection to nature.

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1. Rank these beautiful things to look at. Put the most beautiful in the #1 spot.


Babies

Flowers

Yourself

a Rainbow

1. 5.

2. 6.

3. 7.

4. 8.

Art

Countryside

TV

Cars

Each of our five sense are important to our experience as human beings. Sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste all make our lives better. Of all these senses, many people find sight to be the most valuable. For one man, who lost his sight, he was given back this most valuable gift.

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“Man Gets World’s First Bionic Eye”

A man in Britain can see again because of a new bionic eye. Ray Flynn, 80, became the first

patient in the world to get the new device, which is an artificial retina. Mr. Flynn suffers from a

condition called age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This is one of the most common prob-

lems with eyesight around the world. Flynn started losing his sight ten years ago. Doctors told

him eight years ago that he had AMD. From that time, his sight became worse and worse. It be-

came so bad that he could only see things out of the corners of his eyes. Everything in the center

of his eyes was blurred and he could not see shapes properly. He said that even looking at simple

things made him very tired.

Mr. Flynn's bionic eye cost $125,000. Britain's national health service hopes the cost of the

operation will come down. This means many more people will be able to have the operation for

free. Flynn had the surgery last month. Doctors spent four hours putting a microchip in the back

of his eye. Doctors are very happy with the operation, which they said was a success. Flynn can

now read a newspaper and admire the flowers in his garden for the first time in many years. His

doctor, professor Paulo Stanga, said: "Mr. Flynn's progress is truly remarkable. He is seeing the

outline of people and objects very effectively." Professor Stanga hopes scientists can also help

people who have been blind from birth.

Expression Meaning

Bionic (adj.) made stronger or better by adding an electronic device

Device (n.) an object, machine, or piece of equipment that has been made for some special purpose

Artificial (adj.) not natural or real

Blurred (adj.) unclear or difficult to see

Operation (n.) when a doctor cuts into someone's body to fix or remove a dam-aged or diseased part

Admire (v.) to look at (something or someone) with enjoyment

Blind (n.) unable to see


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See Bionic Eye Patient Artificial

Simple Microchip Success Year Problem

National Operation Blind Remarkable Eyesight

Health Service Sense Device Worse

Match them up!

1. Device (n) A. Middle (n)

2. Artificial (adj.) B. At no cost (n)

3. Condition (n) C. Price (n)

4. Center (n) D. Gadget (n)

5. Blurred (adj.) E. Really (adverb)

6. Cost (n) F. Out of focus (adj.)

7. For Free (n) G. Man-made (adj.)

8. Surgery (n) H. Things (n)

9. Truly (adverb) I. Illness (n)

10. Objects (n) J. Operation (n)


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“Man Gets World’s First Bionic Eye”

A man in America can see again because of a new __________ eye. Ray Flynn, 70, became the first patient in

the world to get the new __________, which is an __________ retina. Mr. Flynn suffers from a condition called age-

related macular degeneration (AMD). This is one of the most uncommon problems with eyesight around the world.

Flynn started losing his sight twenty years ago. Doctors told him eight years ago that he had AMD. From that time,

his sight became better and better. It became so bad that he could only see things out of the corners of his eyes.

Everything in the center of his eyes was __________ and he could not see shapes properly. He said that even looking

at simple things made him very tired.

Mr. Flynn's bionic eye cost $250,000. Britain's national health service hopes the cost of the _________ will

come up. This means many more people will be able to have the operation for free. Flynn had the surgery last

month. Doctors spent four hours putting a microchip in the back of his eye. Doctors are very angry with the opera-

tion, which they said was a failure. Flynn can now read a newspaper and __________ the flowers in his garbage for

the first time in many years. His doctor, professor Paulo Stanga, said: "Mr. Flynn's progress is truly remarkable. He is

seeing the outline of people and objects very effectively." Professor Stanga hopes scientists can also help people

who have been __________ from birth.


The man who received the bionic eye was more than 70 years old. T/F

The bionic eye was an artificial retina. T/F

The man found out he had a problem called AMD last year. T/F

The problem meant he could only see out of the corners of his eyes. T/F

The eye cost $125,000. T/F

Britain's health service said the operation will never come down in price. T/F

The operation took 14 hours. T/F

A doctor said the operation could not help people who were born blind. T/F

Britain

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1. Have you ever had surgery? What body part? 2. How has your eyesight changed over your life?

3. What do you think about bionic body parts? 4. How important is eyesight?

5. Which sense would you rather lose? 6. What can you do to look after your eyes?

7. What are the ugliest things to look at? 8. What do you never want to see again?

9. What would you like to change about you? 10. What is the most beautiful part of the body?







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Topic Sentence: All five senses are important, but I feel ________________________ is the most important.


Reason 1: First of all, ________________________________________________________________________________________.


Reason 2: In addition, _______________________________________________________________________________________.


Reason 3: Lastly, _____________________________________________________________________________________________.


Closing Sentence: In conclusion, ___________________________________________________________________________.


“What is the most important of the five senses?”

All of the five senses are important, useful, and make our lives better, but I feel touch is the

most important. First of all, without the sense of touch, we cannot feel a loving hug from our mom or a

high-five from our dad after we do a good job at something, or a kiss from someone we really love. In addi-

tion, the sense of touch keeps us safe. If we could not use our sense of touch, we would not be able to feel

pain from something that is hurting us, this could be very dangerous. Lastly, touch is the best sense because

we can feel so many different types of textures like: wet & dry, hard & soft, rough & smooth, sticky & slimy,

hot & cold, pleasure & pain...etc. In conclusion, my life would be worse if I could not see, hear, taste, or

smell; but touch is the one sense I would not want to live without.

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1. Rank these recyclables. Put the most important thing to recycle in the #1 spot.


Chopsticks

Cell Phones

Batteries

Plastic Bags

1. 5.

2. 6.

3. 7.

4. 8.

Clothes

Light Bulbs

Paper Cups

Plastic Bottles

One of the great conveniences of modern life is the rise of single use products. These disposable products are items that can be thrown away after use. Among these disposable goods, paper cups are among the most useful, but they are also one of the most wasteful.

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“Discount for Bringing Own Cup to Starbucks”

The international coffee shop chain Starbucks will start giving customers a discount if they

bring their own cups. The discount is part of a two month trial in cafes in England. Starbucks said

it wants to reduce the amount of waste and recycle more. The vice president of Starbucks UK said:

"Starbucks is committed to increasing recycling rates and reusable cups are a key part of our

overall waste reduction strategy." Bosses will look at the success of the trial and then decide if

they will continue it. The company wants to cut down on the huge number of paper cups that are

put in the trash. Customers who bring their own mugs will get a discount on all drinks, except for

the cafe's cheaper filter coffee.

The issue of disposable paper cups has been in the news in England a lot recently. Around

2.5 billion of them are thrown away every year – that's about seven million cups every day. Jour-

nalists have said that some coffee chains lie about how many paper cups they recycle. The jour-

nalists say the companies do not recycle as many cups as they say they do. This means customers

wrongly believe that a coffee shop is environmentally friendly. A recycling service in the UK said

that fewer than one in 400 paper cups at coffee shop chains are recycled. One coffee drinker said

she would now bring her own cup. She said: "I am disappointed that cafes recycle so little. I

thought they were more responsible."

Expression Meaning

Customer (n.) someone who buys goods or services from a business

Trial (n.) a test that is done for a period of time to see if something is worth buying, using, etc

Reduce (v.) to make (something) smaller in size, amount, number, etc

Waste (n.) material that is left over or that is unwanted after something has been made, done, used, etc.

Cut down on (v.) to use less or do less of something

Disposable (adj.) made to be used once or only a few times : made to be thrown away after one use or several uses

Environmentally friendly (adj.) not harmful to the natural world


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International Coffee Shop Discount Waste

Trial Disposable Journalist Customer Recycling

Cup Global Starbucks Environment Strategy

Disappointed Trash UK Friendly Success

Match them up!

1. International (adj.) A. Very large (adj.)

2. Trial (n.) B. Topic (n.)

3. Huge (adj.) C. Apart from (prep.)

4. Trash (n.) D. Trustworthy (adj.)

5. Except for (prep.) E. Rubbish (n.)

6. Issue (n.) F. Throwaway (adj.)

7. Disposable (adj.) G. Global (adj.)

8. Thrown away (v.) H. Saddened (adj.)

9. Disappointed (adj.) I. Disposed of (v.)

10. Responsible (adj.) J. Experiment (n.)


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“Discount for Bringing Own Cup to Starbucks”

The international tea shop chain Starbucks will stop giving ______________ a discount if they bring their own

cups. The discount is part of a three month ______________ in cafes in England. Starbucks said it wants to ____________

the amount of ______________ and recycle less. The vice president of Starbucks UK said: "Starbucks is committed to

increasing recycling rates and reusable cups are a key part of our overall waste reduction strategy." Bosses will look

at the success of the trial and then decide if they will continue it. The company wants to ______________ the huge

number of plastic cups that are put in the trash. Customers who bring their own mugs will get a discount on all

drinks, except for the cafe's cheaper filter coffee.

The issue of ______________ paper cups has been in the news in America a lot recently. Around 2.5 million of

them are thrown away every year – that's about seven million cups every day. Journalists have said that some cof-

fee chains lie about how many paper cups they recycle. The journalists say the companies do not recycle as many

cups as they say they do. This means customers wrongly believe that a coffee shop is ______________. A recycling ser-

vice in the UK said that fewer than one in 300 paper cups at coffee shop chains are recycled. One coffee eater said

she would now bring her own cup. She said: "I am disappointed that cafes recycle so much. I thought they were

more responsible."


The discount is part of a two-month trial. T/F

Reusable cups are not a part of the cafe's waste reduction strategy. T/F

Bosses will decide the future of the discounts after the trial finishes. T/F

Starbucks customers will get a discount on the cheapest filter coffee. T/F

Around 2.5 million paper cups are thrown away each year. T/F

Journalists say some cafes lie about the amount they recycle. T/F

A recycling service said coffee shops recycle one in 400 paper cups. T/F

A coffee drinker was very happy with how cafes recycle. T/F

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1. What is your favorite coffee shop? 2. Would you take a mug to get a discount?

3. What things could you recycle more often? 4. What can fast food restaurants recycle more?

5. Is coffee at home better than in a cafe? 6. Do you like hot coffee or iced coffee better?

7. Do you prefer to eat-in or take out? 8. How many times a week do you drink coffee?

9. How are you environmentally friendly? 10. What are the benefits of disposable cups?







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Topic Sentence: We should all try to reduce, reuse, and recycle, but I feel recycling ______________________ is the most important.


Reason 1: First of all, ______________________________________________________________________________________.


Reason 2: In addition, _____________________________________________________________________________________.


Reason 3: Lastly, ___________________________________________________________________________________________.


Closing Sentence: In conclusion, _________________________________________________________________________.


“What is the most important thing people should recycle?”

There are many things in our lives that are important to recycle, but to me, the most important

thing people can recycle are plastic bottles. First of all, the American Chemistry Council estimates that the

average consumer uses 166 plastic water bottles each year and that 2.5 million plastic bottles are thrown away

every hour. In addition, about 87% of plastic bottles are found in landfills, not recycled – that number is

much too high. Lastly, recycling can also help reduce the number of plastic water bottles that end up as litter

in roadways and water sources which helps keep our environment beautiful. In conclusion, you should do

your best to recycle everything you can, but plastic bottles are the most important thing to recycle.

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1. Rank these animals. Put the animal you most want to talk to in the #1 spot.


Lion

Elephant

Dolphin

Dog

1. 5.

2. 6.

3. 7.

4. 8.

Ant

Snake

Monkey

Eagle

We have all wished to be able to speak to our favorite pet or animal. Well for one trainer in South Korea this dream has become a reality. In this story you will read about one man’s very large language student.

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“The Elephant that Can Speak Korean”

An elephant in Korea has become a language student. Koshik, a 22- year-old male elephant,

is already fluent in speaking "elephantese," but he is now trying to learn the Korean language Han-

gul. A report about Koshik was printed in the online journal "Current Biology". The author of the

report is Dr. Angela Stoeger-Horwath, who works at the University of Vienna in Austria. Research-

ers said Koshik has been listening to human speech for many years and has slowly learned to copy

it. He can now say the Korean for hello, sit down, no, lie down, good, not yet, and yes. Dr. Stoeger-

Horwath asked 16 Koreans to listen to 47 recordings of Koshik. They could all understand what he

was saying.

The researchers gave a few reasons why they think Koshik can talk. One possibility is that he

has a very close relationship with his trainer, Kim Jong-gab. Mr. Kim often sleeps near Koshik to

keep him company. The trainer talks to him every day, so Koshik copied what he heard. Another is

that the elephant is lonely and wants to communicate with people and have friends. The research

team said the way Koshik makes sounds is very unusual - he uses his trunk to reproduce human

speech. They said he is much better at making vowel sounds than consonant sounds. Trainer Kim

Jonggab said he has one more phrase that he wants to teach Koshik - "Saranghae," or "I love you."

Expression Meaning

Fluent (adj.) able to speak a language easily and very well

Speech (n.) the ability to speak or talk

Possibility (n.) a chance that something might exist, happen, or be true

Trainer (n.) a person who teaches or coaches athletes or animals

Reproduce (v.) to make a copy of

Vowel (n.) a speech sound made with your mouth open and your tongue in the middle of your mouth not touching your teeth, lips, etc.

Consonant (n.) a speech sound (such as /p/, /d/, or /s/) that is made by partly or completely stopping the flow of air breathed out from the mouth


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Language Student Fluent Elephant Online

Author Human Speech Recording Reason

Relationship Trainer Lonely Communicate Vowel

Consonant I love you Understand Copy Imitate

Match them up!

1. Student (n.) A. Writer (n.)

2. Fluent (adj.) B. Causes (n.)

3. Author (n.) C. Follow (v.)

4. Copy (v.) D. Communicative (adj.)

5. Understand (v.) E. Unloved (adj.)

6. Reasons (n.) F. Expression (n.)

7. Communicate (v.) G. Learner (n.)

8. Lonely (adj.) H. Interact (v.)

9. Unusual (adj.) I. Imitate (v.)

10. Phrase (n.) J. Uncommon (adj.)


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“The Elephant that Can Speak Korean”

An elephant in China has become a language teacher. Koshik, a 44- year-old male elephant, is already

__________ in speaking "elephantese," but he is now trying to learn the Korean language Hangul. A report about Ko-

shik was printed in the online journal "Current Biology". The author of the report is Dr. Angela Stoeger-Horwath,

who works at the University of Seoul in Austria. Researchers said Koshik has been listening to monster __________ for

many years and has slowly learned to copy it. He can now say the Japanese for hello, sit down, no, lie down, good,

not yet, and yes. Dr. Stoeger-Horwath asked 16 Koreans to listen to 47 recordings of Koshik. They could all under-

stand what he was saying.

The researchers gave a few reasons why they think Koshik can talk. One ___________ is that he has a very dis-

tant relationship with his __________, Kim Jong-gab. Mr. Kim often eats near Koshik to keep him company. The trainer

talks to him every day, so Koshik copied what he heard. Another is that the monkey is lonely and wants to com-

municate with people and have friends. The research team said the way Koshik makes sounds is very unusual - he

uses his trunk to __________ human speech. They said he is much better at making __________ sounds than __________

sounds. Trainer Kim Jonggab said he has one more phrase that he wants to teach Koshik - "Saranghae," or "I hate

you."


An elephant in Korea has become fluent in speaking Hangul. T/F

The report about the elephant is only in newspapers and magazines. T/F

The researcher who wrote the report is not Korean. T/F

Sixteen Korean people listened to nearly 50 recordings of the elephant. T/F

The elephant gets on very well with his trainer. T/F

The researchers said the elephant has too many friends to be lonely. T/F

The elephant can use vowels better than consonants. T/F

The elephant can say, "I love you" in Korean. T/F

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1. What do you think elephants would complain about?

2. What is most difficult about learning English?

3. What are your strong points in English? 4. What words would you like to teach Koshik?

5. What questions would you like to ask Koshik? 6. What animal do you want to talk with?

7. What do you think elephants talk about? 8. Do you think animals will speak in the future?

9. Do you like to speak or write in English? 10. Is having a school animal a good idea or a bad idea?







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Topic Sentence: Learning a language is not easy, but I feel _________________ is the most difficult part.






Reason 3: Lastly, _____________________________________________________________________________________________.




“What is the most difficult part about learning a new language?”

Language is the most important type of human communication, but it is also the most diffi-

cult. For me, elaboration is the most difficult part of learning a new language. First of all, answering

basic questions and giving simple information does not take a lot of skill—giving more details is much

more difficult. In addition, the more information I have to give the more I have to speak and that makes

me nervous. Lastly, to elaborate, I have to think about the question and this takes a lot of time. While I am

thinking, the other person is staring at me waiting for my answer. This makes me feel uncomfortable. In

conclusion, basic conversation and chit-chat are no problem, but elaborating on my ideas is a prob-

lem. Giving a detailed answer is the most difficult part about learning a new language.

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1. Rank these breads. Put the most delicious or useful bread in the #1 spot.


Croissant

Bagel

Baguette

Indian nan

1. 5.

2. 6.

3. 7.

4. 8.

White bread

Whole wheat

Roll

Tortilla

Food borne illness has a huge impact in the United States and the world. In the US each year food sicknesses cause: 5,000 deaths and $5 to $7 billion in losses to the economy. Now, there is a new technology that may be able to help make our food much safer.

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“Bread that Stays Fresh for 60 Days”

American scientists say they can make bread last for up to two months. They have

found a way to stop mold or fungus growing on bread and other food. The researchers are

from a biotechnology company called MicroZap. The company's name gives a clue to how

their technology works. They use high-powered microwaves to zap the food and kill anything

that could grow fungus. They started their project to find an answer to the superbugs that are

found in many U.S. hospitals. However, they soon discovered that their technique could steri-

lize food. The scientists say they only need to microwave the bread for about ten seconds and

then it is OK to eat 60 days later. They also say the taste of the bread stays the same.

The scientists believe their discovery could stop people throwing away so much food.

Studies show that Americans put around 40 per cent of the food they buy into the trash. Hav-

ing food that lasts longer would save people money and help the Earth. Another benefit of Mi-

croZap's technology is in stopping disease. Illness from food has a huge impact on society.

There are 76 million cases of food poisoning in America every year, with 5,000 deaths. It costs

the economy about $6 billion annually. The company hopes to use its technology soon in mak-

ing safe, ready-made meals for war zones and areas hit by disasters. Micro Zapping could be-

come the best thing since sliced bread.

Expression Meaning

Last for (v.) to continue in good condition

Give a clue (v.) to give information about something

Zap (v.) to heat or cook (something) in a microwave oven

Sterilize (v.) to clean (something) by destroying germs or bacteria

Benefit (n.) a good or helpful result or effect

Illness (n.) a condition of being unhealthy in your body or mind

Best thing since sliced bread (idiom.)

used to describe something or someone that you think is very good, useful, etc.


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Scientist Biotechnology Microwave Bugs Food

Taste Discovery Food Waste Poison Ready-made Meal

Bread Last Clean Clue Survive

Huge Month High-powered Safe Company

Match them up!

1. Last (adj.) A. Clean (adj.)

2. Way (n.) B. Effect (n.)

3. Clue (n.) C. Finding (n.)

4. Sterilize (v.) D. Survive (v.)

5. Stays (v.) E. Trashing (v.)

6. Discovery (n.) F. Hint (v.)

7. Throwing away (v.) G. Yearly (adj.)

8. Huge (adj.) H. Method (n.)

9. Impact (n.) I. Remains (n.)

10. Annually (adj.) J. Very big (adj.)


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“Bread that Stays Fresh for 60 Days”

Korean scientists say they can make bread ______________ up to two years. They have found a way to

stop mold or fungus growing on bread and other food. The researchers are from a biotechnology company

called MicroZap. The company's name _______________ to how their technology works. They use low-powered

microwaves to ___________ the food and kill anything that could grow fungus. They started their project to

find an answer to the superheroes that are found in many U.S. hospitals. However, they soon discovered that

their technique could _______________ food. The scientists say they only need to microwave the bread for

about ten minutes and then it is OK to eat 600 days later. They also say the taste of the bread stays the

same.

The scientists believe their discovery could stop people throwing away so much food. Studies show

that Americans put around 90 per cent of the food they buy into the trash. Having food that lasts longer

would save people money and help the Sun. Another ___________ of MicroZap's technology is in stopping

disease. ____________ from food has a huge impact on society. There are 7.6 million cases of food poisoning

in America every year, with 5,000 deaths. It costs the economy about $6 billion annually. The company

hopes to use its technology soon in making safe, ready-made meals for school zones and areas hit by disas-

ters. Micro Zapping could become the ____________________________________________.


Scientists have created a technique to make bread last longer. T/F

The name of the biotechnology company in the article is MacroZip. T/F

The researchers used microwaves to treat the bread. T/F

Scientists say one disadvantage is the bread tastes a little strange. T/F

The company thinks their discovery could stop people wasting food. T/F

About 40% of the food bought in the USA goes into the trash. T/F

Around 7.6 million Americans a year suffer from food poisoning. T/F

The article says the biotech company could help slice bread better. T/F

American

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1. How much food do you usually throw away? 2. What food do you usually throw away?

3. Do you like bread? What type is your favorite? 4. Which is better—bread, pasta or rice?

5. What is the best topping to put on bread? 6. How much bread do you eat in a week?

7. Would you eat MicroZapped bread? 8. Would you be scared to eat MicroZap’s bread?

9. Do you eat food past the expiration date? 10. What food tastes better when it is older?







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Topic Sentence: Scientists should/should not change the food we eat. ________________________________.






Reason 3: Lastly, _____________________________________________________________________________________________.




“Do you think scientists should change the food we eat?”

Food has always changed to make it better for people. This began with

the domestication of plants and animals about 10,500 to 10,100 BC. So I think scientist should

change the food we eat. First of all, scientists are trying to create better food to help people have a

healthier diet. In addition, the changes to our food are to make food healthier, more nutritious, and

last longer—all very helpful. Lastly, as the world population continues to grow, we will need new and

better food sources to help us feed everyone on the planet. Scientists can help give us these new and

better foods. In conclusion, the world will need much more food in the future and scientists can

and should help create this extra food by changing the food we eat.

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1. Rank these fast foods. Put the most delicious or best in the #1 spot.


Burgers

Pizza

Noodles

Sushi

1. 5.

2. 6.

3. 7.

4. 8.

Fried chicken

Sandwiches

Tacos

Falafel

The best part of McDonald’s French fries are how delicious they taste. Which is why when you reach your hand into that brown bag, fishing around for a lost French fry, but can’t find any, you’re always disappointed. Well for some lucky McDonald’s fans, that’s all about to change. Be-cause soon they’ll have access to endless fries. That’s right, fries forever.

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“McDonald’s Restaurant to Offer All-You-Can-Eat Fries”

A new McDonald's restaurant that will soon open in the USA will offer all you-can-eat

French fries. The new store in St. Joseph, Missouri, is set to open in July. The company has called

it the restaurant "of the future" because of the many features it will have. In addition to bottom-

less fries, the new location will have couches, armchairs and a large space for children to play in.

Customers will also be able to sit at their table and order food from the waiting staff. There will

also be a self-service kiosk where customers can personalize their orders by selecting the top-

pings or fillings they want. The restaurant owner said: "There really are hundreds of different

choices to build the burger of your dreams."

The addition of all-you-can-eat fries to the menu is just one of many recent changes at

McDonald's. New CEO Steve Easterbrook took over as boss last year and has been trying many

new things since then. His job is to get the company to make more profit. Some of the changes

include an all-day breakfast menu, touch-screen ordering and taking certain items off the menu.

People have mixed views about McDonald's offering all-you-can-eat fries. Health campaigners

say it will lead to a further rise in the levels of obesity. They say McDonald's should be offering

healthier food. Many of the restaurant's customers say endless fries are a great idea. One said

she couldn't wait and will be going to McDonald's more often.

Expression Meaning

Features (n.) an interesting or important part, quality, ability, etc.

Bottomless (adj.) allows customers to have as much of something as they like for one price

Personalize (v.) to change or design (something) for a particular person

Recent (adj.) happening or beginning not long ago

Profit (n.) money that is made in a business, after all the costs and expenses are paid

Campaigners (n.) people who want to help someone or to achieve something

Obesity (n.) very fat : fat in a way that is unhealthy


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Restaurant French fries Future Location Armchair

Children Self service Menu Changes Profit

Breakfast Touch screen Obesity Great idea Current

McDonald’s All-you-can-eat Unlimited Calories Burger

Match them

1. Offer (v.) A. Factors (n.)

2. Features (n.) B. Opinions (n.)

3. Location (n.) C. Choose (v.)

4. Select (v.) D. Head (n.)

5. Build (v.) E. Provide (v.)

6. Recent (adj.) F. Create (v.)

7. Boss (n.) G. unlimited (adj.)

8. Items (n.) H. Place (n.)

9. Views (n.) I. Things (n.)

10. Endless (adj.) J. Current (adj.)


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“McDonald’s Restaurant to Offer All-You-Can-Eat Fries”

A new Burger King restaurant that will soon open in the U.K. will offer all you-can-eat French fries. The new

store in St. Joseph, Missouri, is set to open in June. The company has called it the restaurant "of the future" be-

cause of the many __________ it will have. In addition to _______________ fries, the new location will have couches,

armchairs and a large space for adults to play in. Customers will also be able to sit at their table and order food

from the waiting staff. There will also be a self-service kiosk where customers can ____________ their orders by se-

lecting the toppings or fillings they want. The restaurant owner said: "There really are millions of different choices

to build the burger of your dreams."

The addition of all-you-can-eat fries to the menu is just one of many __________ changes at McDonald's.

New CEO Steve Easterbrook took over as boss last year and has been trying many new things since then. His job is

to get the company to make more __________. Some of the changes include an all-day dinner menu, kick-screen

ordering and taking certain items off the menu. People have mixed views about McDonald's offering all-you-can-

eat hamburgers. Health __________________ say it will lead to a further rise in the levels of ______________. They say

McDonald's should be offering healthier food. Many of the restaurant's customers say endless fries are a terrible

idea. One said she couldn't wait and will be going to McDonald's less often.


A new McDonald's in France will offer all-you-can-eat French fries. T/F

McDonald's say the restaurant is the restaurant of the future. T/F

Customers at the restaurant will be able to choose their own fillings. T/F

McDonald's say you will be able to build your dream burger. T/F

The new boss of McDonald's has made many changes. T/F

The new boss of McDonald's took over this year. T/F

Campaigners say the all-you-can-eat fries will keep calories down. T/F

A McDonald's customer said she would no longer eat there. T/F

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1. Do you like McDonald’s? What food tastes best? 2. What menu changes would you suggest?

3. What do you think of an all-day breakfast menu? 4. Should McDonald’s think more about health?

5. What other all-you-can-eat food would you like? 6. What is your favorite restaurant? Why?

7. What will a restaurant in the future look like? 8. What is the burger of your dreams?

9. Would you want to try the all-you-can-eat fries? 10. Self-serve or full-service restaurants?







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Topic Sentence: All you can eat fries is a good/bad idea. I think ________________________________________.






Reason 3: Lastly, _____________________________________________________________________________________________.




“All-you-can-eat fries. Good or Bad?”

Buffet style restaurants are really popular for a reason, people want to eat a lot of the food

they love. All-you-can-eat French fries is a good idea. First of all, French fries are a delicious food, and

many people want to eat more than they receive in a meal at most fast-food restaurants. In addition, when

people go to a fast-food restaurant, they are not worried about the calories or healthiness of the food, they

want to enjoy yummy food in a fun atmosphere. Lastly, all-you-can-eat French fries are a menu option, not a

menu requirement. People have the choice to eat a normal amount or much more than normal. They can

stop when they feel full. In conclusion, all-you-can-eat French fries is a good idea because people can

enjoy their favorite food plentifully. French fries are a treat and not so unhealthy as long as you don’t

eat them every day.

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1. Rank these places where internet is needed most. Put the most important place in the #1 spot.


School

Bedroom

Cars

Mountain Tops

1. 5.

2. 6.

3. 7.

4. 8.

Shopping Malls

Public Transport

Hotels

The Beach

If you ask any “connected” person these days their three biggest fears, many will answer 1) No Battery 2) No Data 3) No Wi-Fi. For travelers and tourists alike, free Wi-Fi access is an important consideration when booking a hotel or deciding to visit a landmark. One famous Japanese desti-nation is helping to prevent these fears from becoming a reality.

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“Mount Fuji Gets Free Wi-Fi”

Japan's snow covered Mount Fuji is one of the most famous mountains in the world.

Nearly 300,000 people climb to the top of the 3,776- meter mountain every year. Now they can

tweet about their experience or post pictures on Facebook from the top of Mount Fuji. Japan's

biggest telecommunications company, NTT DoCoMo, has launched a free Wi-Fi service along

the slopes of Fuji. Climbers can access free Wi-Fi service at eight different hotspots on the

mountain, as well as the summit. The Wi-Fi will only be available for three months, which is the

length of the climbing season. Once users log on, they will have 72 hours of free access to the

Internet from the mountain.

Hundreds of thousands of people climb Mount Fuji every year. The number has in-

creased since the mountain became a UNESCO World Heritage site two years ago. The United

Nations said Fuji was an important symbol of Japan. Local authorities hope the free Wi-Fi ser-

vice will help keep climbers safe on the mountain. People will be able to check for weather

warnings and find shelter. They will also be able to call for help even if their phone loses its sig-

nal. Fuji is not the highest place in the world to have Wi-Fi hotspots. Mount Everest in the Him-

alayas has a hotspot at the last base camp, which is 5,148 meters high. The North Pole and the

International Space Station also have hotspots.

Expression Meaning

Telecommunications (n.) sending and receiving signals, images, etc., over long distances by telephone, television, satellite, etc.

Launch (v.) to offer or sell (something) for the first time

Slopes (n.) an area of land on the side of mountain used for hiking or skiing

Summit (n.) the highest point of a mountain : the top of a mountain

Authorities (n.) people who have power to make decisions and enforce rules and laws

Shelter (n.) a structure that covers or protects people or things

Signal (n.) a wave of light or sound that carries a message, sound, or image


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Snow Famous Mountain Experience Telephone

Free Hotspot Season Thousands Number

Important Symbol Weather Warning Space Station

Social Media Upload Check Climb Summit

Match them up!

1. Famous (adj.) A. Top (n.)

2. Post (v.) B. Gone up (v.)

3. Launched (v.) C. Use (v.)

4. Summit (n.) D. Make sure (v.)

5. Access (v.) E. Logo (n.)

6. Climb (v.) F. Upload (v.)

7. Increased (v.) G. Final (adj.)

8. Symbol (n.) H. Well known (adj.)

9. Check (v.) I. Walk up (v.)

10. Last (adj.) J. Started (v.)


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“Mount Fuji Gets Free Wi-Fi”

Japan's snow covered Mount Fuji is one of the most famous oceans in the world. Nearly 100,000 people

climb to the top of the 3,776- meter mountain every day. Now they can tweet about their experience or post pic-

tures on Facebook from the top of Mount Fuji. Japan's biggest __________________ company, NTT DoCoMo, has

__________ a free Wi-Fi service along the _________ of Fuji. Climbers can access free Wi-Fi service at eighty different

hotspots on the mountain, as well as the ____________. The Wi-Fi will only be available for three months, which is the

width of the climbing season. Once users log on, they will have 72 hours of free access to the Internet from the

mountain.

Hundreds of thousands of people climb Mount Fuji every year. The number has decreased since the moun-

tain became a UNESCO World Heritage site twenty years ago. The United Nations said Fuji was an important sym-

bol of Japan. Local ____________ hope the free Wi-Fi service will help keep climbers in danger on the mountain. Peo-

ple will be able to check for weather warnings and find ____________. They will also be able to call for help even if

their phone loses its _____________. Fuji is not the lowest place in the world to have Wi-Fi hotspots. Mount Everest in

the Himalayas has a hotspot at the last base camp, which is 5,148 meters high. The South Pole and the Internation-

al Space Station also have hotspots.


Almost three million people climb Mount Fuji each year. T/F

The article says there is a Twitter and Facebook shop on top of Fuji. T/F

There are eight different Wi-Fi hotspots on Mount Fuji. T/F

Users can only use the Internet on Fuji for a day. T/F

Mount Fuji became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1964. T/F

The free Wi-Fi will help keep people safe on the mountain. T/F

Fuji is not the highest place in the world to have Wi-Fi hotspots. T/F

The North Pole has a Wi-Fi hotspot. T/F

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1. Are there enough Wi-Fi hotspots where you live? 2. Should Wi-Fi be a free government service?

3. How would life be different if the whole world was 4. What do you usually post online?

5. Do you prefer to post or read other’s posts? 6. What are some bad things about Wi-Fi hotspots

7. Would you rather surf the internet or a wave? 8. How would life be different with no internet?

9. Where would you like to see Wi-Fi banned? 10. Does Mount Fuji need Wi-Fi hotspots?







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Topic Sentence: I think Wi-Fi should/should not be allowed everywhere.






Reason 3: Lastly, _____________________________________________________________________________________________.




“There should be places where Wi-Fi is not allowed.”

I think Wi-Fi should be allowed everywhere. First of all, the only reason we do not have tele-

communications everywhere already is because of the technical limitations. If we have the technology to

expand telecommunications, we should. In addition, technology has become an important part of our

lives and blocking Wi-Fi in some places will not change peoples habits, just delay them. Lastly, one of

the most important parts of going to a place like Mount Fuji is sharing the experience with someone

else. However, many tourists and travelers come to tourist attractions by themselves. If Wi-Fi hotspots

are available, they will be able to share their experience with their loved ones’ in real-time. In conclu-

sion, Wi-Fi hotspots should be available everywhere and people should have the choice to choose

to use or not to use.

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1. Rank these convenience foods. Put the tastiest food in the #1 spot.


Airplane food

Camping food

Frozen food

Hospital food

1. 5.

2. 6.

3. 7.

4. 8.

Fast food

Microwave food

Theatre food

School food

No one likes having to wait, especially on an airplane. Airlines do their best to make sure that flights depart from and arrive att heir destination on time, however, they cannot always meet their deadlines and flights must be delayed. In this story you will read about a pilot who wanted to make his passengers a little more comfortable while they were waiting.

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“Pilot Buys Pizza for 157 Passengers”

An airplane pilot felt sorry for his hungry passengers, so he bought them all pizza. The

pilot, Gerhard Bradner, works for the USA-based Frontier Airlines. His flight from Washington

D.C. to Denver was delayed. He felt hungry and thought he would get a pizza delivery from a

Domino's Pizza restaurant near the airport. Then he thought his passengers would also be hun-

gry, so he ordered 50 family-sized pizzas. He paid out of his own pocket, but the owner of the

airline said he would give Mr. Bradner the money for the pizzas. He announced on board:

"Ladies and gentleman, Frontier Airlines is known for being one of the cheapest airlines in the

US, but your captain is not cheap. I just ordered pizza for the entire plane."

Mr. Bradner said his airline is like a giant family and his passengers are part of that fami-

ly. That is why he wanted to buy everyone pizza. He also told reporters that he knows other pi-

lots who have bought food for passengers. Frontier Airlines said in a statement: "Yes, the pilot

did buy pizza for the passengers. It is important to note that this isn't the first time one of our

pilots has gone above and beyond to provide care for our customers." Bradner even got off the

plane and went to meet the pizza delivery guy at the security area and helped carry the pizzas

back to the plane. The manager of the Domino's Pizza said he was surprised when he took the

order and the caller told him: "I need to feed my whole plane."

Expression Meaning

Delayed (v.) to make late : to take longer than expected or planned

Pay out of pocket (v.) to pay with your own money

Announce (v.) to officially tell people about (something)

Entire (adj.) complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part: 100% whole

Go above and beyond (v.) far beyond what is required: to do more than usual

Manager (n.) someone who is in charge of a business, department, etc.

Feed (v.) to give food to (someone or something): to provide food for (someone or something)


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Feel sorry for Hungry Delayed Delivery Family-sized

Airline Captain Giant Family Reporter

Statement Care Customers Security Surprised

Feed Whole Pilot Food Flight attendant

Match them up!

1. Sorry (adj.) A. Stated (v.)

2. Delayed (v.) B. Bear in mind (v.)

3. Announced (v.) C. Whole (adj.)

4. Known (v.) D. Huge (adj.)

5. Entire (adj.) E. Give (v.)

6. Giant (adj.) F. Concerned (adj.)

7. Note (v.) G. Cater for (v.)

8. Provide (v.) H. Take (v.)

9. Carry (v.) I. Held up (v.)

10. Feed (v.) J. Recognized (v.)


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“Pilot Buys Pizza for 157 Passengers”

An airplane pilot felt sorry for his hungry passengers, so he bought them all hamburgers. The pilot, Gerhard

Bradner, works for the USA-based Frontier Airlines. His flight from Washington D.C. to Boston was ________. He felt

thirsty and thought he would get a pizza delivery from a Pizza Hut restaurant near the airport. Then he thought his

passengers would also be hungry, so he ordered 500 family-sized pizzas. He ________________________ ____________,

but the owner of the airline said he would give Mr. Bradner the money for the pizzas. He announced on board:

"Ladies and gentleman, Frontier Airlines is known for being one of the cheapest airlines in the US, but your captain

is not cheap. I just ordered pizza for the __________ plane."

Mr. Bradner said his airline is like a giant school and his passengers are part of that family. That is why he

wanted to buy everyone hamburgers. He also told reporters that he knows other pilots who have bought food for

passengers. Frontier Airlines said in a statement: "Yes, the pilot did buy pizza for the passengers. It is important to

note that this isn't the last time one of our pilots has _______________________________ to provide care for our custom-

ers." Bradner even got off the plane and went to meat the pizza delivery guy at the security area and helped carry

the pizzas back to the plane. The _________________ of the Domino's Pizza said he was surprised when he took the

order and the caller told him: "I want to __________ my whole plane."


A pilot bought pizza to thank passengers for flying with his airline. T/F

The flight was delayed and the pilot got hungry. T/F

The pilot bought 50 family-sized pizzas for everyone onboard. T/F

The airline the pilot flies for is one of America's most expensive. T/F

Most of the pilot's family were passengers on the plane. T/F

The pilot knows other pilots who bought pizza for their passengers. T/F

The pilot helped take the pizzas from the delivery guy to the plane. T/F

The pizza restaurant manager wasn't at all surprised by the order. T/F

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1. What do you think about airplane food? 2. Would you prefer pizza or airplane food?

3. Should airlines stop serving food and lower ticket prices?

4. What do you think about the pilot buying pizza for his passengers?

5. Do you think more people will want to fly with Frontier Airlines now?

6. Would it be better to take your own food on an air-plane?

7. What is the best food to eat on an airplane? 8. What is your best customer service experience?

9. Should we get free pizza if our plane is delayed? 10. What is your worst experience on an airplane?







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Topic Sentence: Traveling is not usually an easy experience, but there are ways to make it easier.






Reason 3: Lastly, _____________________________________________________________________________________________.




“What Are Your Top-Three Travel Tips?”

Traveling is not usually an easy experience, but there are ways to make it easier. First of all,

when you travel, you should travel light. Do not pack more items or bags than you really need. Bags are

heavy, difficult to carry, and expensive to bring on the plane, so try to bring just one. In addition, make sure

that you pack your bags smartly. Be sure to pack your most important items at the top of your bag. If you

pack your bags like this, you can always easily reach the items you are looking for. Lastly, make sure that you

have enough entertainment for the entire flight. Bring both digital and analog forms of entertainment—

laptops and iPads are great, but their battery quickly runs out, so do not forget to bring a book or magazine

as well. In conclusion, traveling can be a pleasurable experience. If you travel smart, you don’t have to

travel hard.

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1. Rank these happiness helpers. Put the thing that will make you happiest in the #1 spot.


Lots of money

Love

Pets

Good Health

1. 5.

2. 6.

3. 7.

4. 8.

The perfect job

Athletic ability

Education

Children

People are always searching for something, money, love, the perfect job, the meaning of life. Some people have good luck and some people have bad luck finding these things, other people have help. In this story, you will read about a family who received some VERY good luck...from their dog!

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“Couple Finds $10 Million of Coins in Garden”

A couple in California got a huge surprise last year while they were walking in their gar-

den. They found over 1,000 gold coins under a tree. The coins are worth over $10 million. They

counted 1,427 coins. They were all in mint condition. The coins are from the period 1847 to 1894.

Some of them are very rare and could be worth up to $1 million each. The couple said they were

walking their dog and they saw some rusty cans sticking out of the ground under an old oak tree.

When they dug down, they were shocked at what they found. The woman said: "It was like finding

a buried treasure. I never would have thought we would have found something like this."

The couple said they plan to keep some of the coins and sell the others online. They will

donate some of the money they receive to charity. They said they would use some of the money

to make their house better. The woman had some advice. She said: "Whatever answers you seek,

they might be right at home. The answer to our difficulties was right there under our feet for

years." She added that people should never be afraid to bend down and look inside a rusty can.

Coin expert David Hall made sure the coins were genuine. He was very excited and said: "I don't

like to say once-in-a-lifetime for anything, but you don't get an opportunity to handle this kind of

material, a treasure like this. Ever."

Expression Meaning

Mint (adj.) in perfect condition, just as if it were new

Rare (adj.) not common or usual : not often done, seen, or happening

Worth (n.) used to indicate the value of something: how much something costs

Rusty (adj.) Something covered in a reddish substance that forms on iron or some other metal usually when it comes in contact with moisture or air

Donate (v.) to give (money, food, clothes, etc.) in order to help a person or organization

Charity (n.) an organization that helps people who are poor, sick, etc.

Seek (v.) to search for: to try to find (someone or something)


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Mint Couple Surprise Walking Garden

Condition $1 Million Treasure Online Donate

Charity Advice Difficulty Rusty Lifetime

California Afraid Rare Gold Coin

Match them up!

1. Huge (adj.) A. Uncommon (adj.)

2. Worth (n.) B. Give (v.)

3. Mint condition (adj.) C. Frightened (adj.)

4. Rare (adj.) D. Valued at (n.)

5. Wonderful (adj.) E. Suggestions (n.)

6. Keep (v.) F. Lovely (adj.)

7. Donate (v.) G. Big (adj.)

8. Advice (n.) H. Chance (n.)

9. Afraid (adj.) I. Brand new (adj.)

10. Opportunity (n.) J. Hold on to (v.)


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“Couple Finds $10 Million of Coins in Garden”

A couple in California got a huge surprise last year while they were walking in their home. They found over

1,000 gold coins under a bush. The coins are worth over $10 million. They counted 1,427 coins. They were all in

__________ __________. The coins are from the period 1847 to 1994. Some of them are very _____________ and could be

______________ up to $1 million each. The couple said they were walking their cat and they saw some ____________

cans sticking out of the ground under an old pine tree. When they dug down, they were shocked at what they

found. The woman said: "It was like finding a buried treasure. I never would have thought we would have found

something like this."

The couple said they plan to keep all of the coins and sell the others online. They will _____________ some of

the money they receive to ___________. They said they would use some of the money to make their apartment bet-

ter. The woman had some advice. She said: "Whatever answers you ____________, they might be right at home. The

answer to our difficulties was right there under our hands for years." She added that people should never be hap-

py to bend down and look inside a rusty fork. Coin expert David Hall made sure the coins were genuine. He was

very excited and said: "I don't like to say once-in-a-lifetime for anything, but you don't get an opportunity to han-

dle this kind of material, a treasure like this. Ever."


The couple found the gold while they were planting vegetables. T/F

There were 1,427 gold coins under a tree. T/F

The coins are over 500 years old. T/F

The woman said it was like finding a buried treasure. T/F

The couple will sell all of the coins online. T/F

They will sell their house and buy a new one in Hawaii. T/F

The woman warned people not to look in rusty cans. T/F

A coin expert said the coins weren't real treasure. T/F

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1. Are you a lucky person? Give one example. 2. What is your biggest treasure? Why?

3. Would you rather be lucky with love or money? 4. How would your lifestyle change if you found $10 million?

5. What would you buy if you found $10 million? 6. What is the best thing you have ever found?

7. If you found $10 million, would you give any money to charity?

8. If you found someone’s wallet, what you would do with it?

9. What item do you lose most often? 10. How much money do you consider a treasure?







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Topic Sentence: The greatest treasure in life is ___________________________________________________________.






Reason 3: Lastly, _____________________________________________________________________________________________.




“What is life’s greatest treasure?”

The greatest treasure in life is having the perfect job. First of all, most people spend 40 hours or

more a week at their workplace over the course of 40 or 50 years. If you are not happy at your workplace, you

cannot have a happy life. In addition, most people make friends with their co-workers. If you have a job that

you love, you probably also have co-workers who love their jobs and share similar interests. If is possible these

co-workers may become your life-long best friends. Lastly, if you are happy with your job, you do not work to

live, you live to work. In the morning, you will wake up happy and feel excited about going to work and, you

will be able to enjoy your weekends and holidays without dreading going back to your workplace. In conclu-

sion, no job is perfect, but no life is either, but trying to make the perfect job can help you build the

perfect life.

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1. Rank these places to bring your pet. Put the best place to bring your pet in the #1 spot.


Park

Beach

Shopping mall

Drive in the car

1. 5.

2. 6.

3. 7.

4. 8.

Baseball game

Mountains

Restaurant

Farm

People love to bring their pets with them everywhere. In America, some baseball teams even have specials days when people are allowed to bring their dogs with them to the baseball stadium. In this story, you will read about one puppy who went to a baseball stadium and NEVER left!

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“Abandoned Puppy Gets Job at a Baseball Club”

An abandoned puppy has been given a new home and a new job. The 7-weekold pup

was left at the stadium of the Savannah Bananas baseball team in Georgia, USA last week. It

was found crying in the parking lot. It had no name tag, collar, microchip, or anything else to

identify it. The team posted a message on its website about the dog, but the owner did not

come forward. The president of the team, Jared Orton, decided he would adopt the puppy

and named her Daisy. The lucky pup also has a new job. She is now the team's official 'bat

dog'. The job of a bat dog is to take baseball bats to players, collect balls on the baseball

field and please the crowd.

Mr. Orton spoke about meeting Daisy for the first time. She looked very tired and a

little lost. Orton said: "We took Daisy to the vet and aside from being hungry and dehydrat-

ed, she was in pretty good health." He told reporters that although she has the job of bat

dog, she might be a little too small to hold a bat in her mouth. He said: "We aren't sure how

big she'll get, so it's hard to say if she'll be able to pick up a bat or just coach first base." He

added that she will become a regular feature at the ballpark and will be very popular with

fans. She will also greet visitors every day at the team's office. Mr. Orton said finding Daisy

was her fate. He said: "It was just meant to be that we'd have a team dog as part of our

staff."

Expression Meaning

Abandoned (v.) left by the owner without needed protection or care

Collar (n.) a band of leather, plastic worn around an animal's neck

Identify (v.) to know and say who someone is or what something is

Come forward (v.) to say openly or publicly that you are the person who should get something or who can do something

Adopt (v.) to take a child or animal of other parents legally as your own child or pet

Dehydrated (adj.) having lost too much water

Feature (n.) an interesting or important part, quality, ability, etc.


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Abandoned Puppy Stadium Baseball Identify

President Crowd Tired Meeting List

Vet Hungry Dehydrated Good health Coach

Regular Message Micro Baseball bat Daisy

Match them up!

1. Left (v.) A. Workers (n.)

2. Found (v.) B. Memo (n.)

3. Message (n.) C. Certain (adj.)

4. Named (v.) D. Attraction (n.)

5. Crowd (n.) E. Called (v.)

6. Sure (adj.) F. Discovered (v.)

7. Feature (n.) G. Destiny (n.)

8. Popular (adj.) H. Spectators (n.)

9. Fate (n.) I. Abandoned (v.)

10. Staff (n.) J. Well liked (adj.)


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“Abandoned Puppy Gets Job at a Baseball Club”

An _______________ kitten has been given a new home and a new job. The 7-weekold pup was left at the sta-

dium of the Savannah Apples baseball team in Georgia, USA last week. It was found laughing in the parking lot. It

had no name tag, ___________, microchip, or anything else to ___________ it. The team posted a message on its web-

site about the dog, but the owner did not ________ ___________. The president of the team, Jared Orton, decided he

would __________ the puppy and named her Donald. The lucky pup also has a new job. She is now the team's official

'bat dog'. The job of a bat dog is to take baseball gloves to players, collect balls on the baseball field and please

the crowd.

Mr. Orton spoke about meeting Daisy for the first time. She looked very surprised and a little lost. Orton

said: "We took Daisy to the doctor and aside from being fat and ____________, she was in pretty good health." He

told reporters that although she has the job of bat dog, she might be a little too big to hold a bat in her mouth. He

said: "We aren't sure how big she'll get, so it's hard to say if she'll be able to pick up a bat or just coach first base."

He added that she will become a regular __________ at the ballpark and will be very popular with fans. She will also

greet visitors every day at the team's office. Mr. Orton said finding Daisy was her fate. He said: "It was just meant to

be that we'd have a team monkey as part of our staff."


The abandoned puppy was just 7 months old. T/F

The name of the baseball club is the Savannah Bananas. T/F

The puppy was micro-chipped. T/F

The puppy now has a job as a guard dog at the baseball park. T/F

The puppy was in good health when she visited the vet. T/F

The puppy can already hold two baseball bats in its mouth. T/F

The puppy will greet visitors at the baseball team's office. T/F

The team president said it was fate that the puppy is with the team. T/F

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1. Do you think a vet is an important job? Why? 2. What do you think of baseball?

3. What question would you like to ask Daisy? 4. Would you rather buy a new dog or adopt an aban-doned pet?

5. Why do people abandon their pets? 6. Are puppies cuter than kittens?

7. What is your favorite mascot? 8. Do you think Daisy will be happy with her new fam-ily?

9. What is your favorite sport to see live in person? 10. Would you like to meet Daisy?







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Topic Sentence: The best sport in the world is ____________________________________________________________.






Reason 3: Lastly, _____________________________________________________________________________________________.




“What is the best sport in the world?”

The best sport in the world is basketball. First of all, it is the only team sport that you can play with

as few as two people. Sports like baseball, football, and soccer have big teams and are not fun with a small

number of players, but in basketball, a one-on-one game can be as fun as a five-on-five game. In addition,

basketball is very inexpensive to play. There is no expensive equipment, all you need to play basketball is a

ball and a net. Unlike soccer, basketball can be played on a small court both indoors and outdoors. Lastly,

basketball is a very active game. The action on both offense and defense is non-stop, so even if you don’t

have the ball the game can feel very exciting. On the other hand, most other sports are really only fun for the

people with the ball. In conclusion, if you are looking for a fun, cheap, and fast-paced sport that you can

play with big groups or small, there is no question that basketball is the best sport in the world.

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Workbook

1. 20-Questions

2. Make Your Own Questions

3. What Can You See?

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Picture Questions

Answer the following questions about the picture using complete sentences.

1. Who is the person in this picture?

2. Where does this person work?

3. What is he holding in this picture?

4. Who helps this person do his job?

5. What color is the doctor’s tie?

6. When do you usually visit a doctor?

7. Is the doctor left-handed or right-handed?

8. Which job is better, doctor or teacher?

9. Have you ever stayed in the hospital?

10. Did you ever break any bones?

11. Have you ever gotten stiches? Where?

12. Do you prefer to visit the dentist or doctor?

13. Who is in better shape your mom or dad?

14. What do you think is the healthiest food?

15. What do you usually eat when you are sick?

16. Do you think your parents are healthy?

17. How many hours a night do you sleep?

18. Which is worse smoking or alcohol?

19. What is the most stressful part of your life?

20. Are you scared of needles and shots?

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Picture Prompts

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Picture Word Association

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1. Who is this in the picture?

2. What color are his overalls?

3. What color are his boots?

4. What letter can you see on his hat?

5. What is he wearing on his hands?

6. Who is Mario’s best friend?

7. Have you ever played Super Mario Bros?

8. Do you like to play video games? Why?

9. What is your favorite video game?

10. Computer games or smartphone games?

11. What is Mario doing in this picture?

12. Do you prefer to play alone or with friends?

13. Are video games fun? Why or why not?

14. What types of games do you like best?

15. Do you parents play any video games?

16. Have you ever played Angry Birds?

17. Are video games bad for your health?

18. Do you prefer movies or video games?

19. Have you ever visited an amusement park?

20. What is your favorite amusement park?

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Picture Questions


1. Are these people students or teachers?

2. What color are their uniforms?

3. What country are they from?

4. How old do you think the children are?

5. How old is the woman in the picture?

6. What can you see in front of the woman?

7. Is she using a pencil or a pen?

8. Is the woman wearing sunglasses?

9. Who are the students looking at?

10. How many people can you see?

11. Which do you like most, music or English?

12. Which is better, art, science, or history?

13. Do you prefer to read or write?

14. Do you like to listen or speak?

15. Who is your all-time favorite teacher?

16. Why do you think she is in the classroom?

17. How many classes do you have each day?

18. Which is your favorite school subject?

19. When do you usually finish school?

20. Do you like going to school?

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1. Where is this statue located?

2. How many arms does the statue have?

3. How many hands does the statue have?

4. How old is the statue?

5. Is the statue of a man or a woman?

6. What color is the statue?

7. Name of a famous statue in your country.

8. Have you ever traveled abroad?

9. Do you want to live in a different country?

10. Who do you like to travel with?

11. Would you like to travel to Italy or Greece?

12. Do you like to travel alone or with family?

13. How do you like to travel most?

14. Where do you want to visit in the future?

15. Have you ever visited a tourist attraction?

16. Where would you travel to with $1,000?

17. Where would you travel to with $10,000?

18. Do you prefer hotels or camping?

19. Do you prefer active or relaxing vacations?

20. What is your favorite foreign country?

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1. What type of animal do you see?

2. Is this a dog or a puppy?

3. How many paws does a dog have?

4. How many paws can you see?

5. Where is this dog’s head?

6. Do you think this is a big or small dog?

7. Which do you like better dogs or cats?

8. Do you have any pets in your home?

9. What pet would you love to have?

10. What would you name this dog?

11. What do you think is a dog’s favorite food?

12. What animals do dogs like to chase?

13. Why are some people afraid of dogs?

14. What can dogs do that people can’t?

15. What do you call a baby dog?

16. What do you call a baby cat?

17. What do you think is the cutest pet?

18. Where do people usually play with dogs?

19. Why do people like dogs as pets?

20. Name three different types of dogs.

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1. What can you see in this picture?

2. Is this the person’s left eye or right eye?

3. What is that red line?

4. What color is this person’s eye?

5. What color is the pupil?

6. What color are your eyes?

7. Do you wear glasses or contact lenses?

8. Have you ever had LASIK surgery?

9. Who can help you when you can see?

10. Do you like to wear glasses or sunglasses?

11. Have you been to the emergency room?

12. Have you ever broken a bone?

13. Have you ever gotten stitches?

14. Do you have any big scars? Where?

15. Would you ever get plastic surgery? What?

16. What is the most important sense to you?

17. What is the least important sense to you?

18. Are pets good for our health? Why?

19. What kind of exercise do you usually do?

20. Do you think you are a healthy person?

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1. What can you see in this picture?

2. Where do you think this trash is located?

3. What type of event is this trash from?

4. Do you ever litter? What type of litter?

5. Do you throw away a lot of food garbage?

6. When do you usually throw out the trash?

7. Where do you put your garbage?

8. Do you like to recycle? Why?

9. What do you usually recycle?

10. What do you do to try and save water?

11. Do you use paper or plastic shopping bags?

12. Do you usually drink bottled water?

13. When is garbage picked up in your area?

14. What do put in the garbage most?

15. What things do you hate throwing away?

16. Wash the dishes or take out the garbage?

17. How do you feel when you see litter?

18. Who takes out the garbage in your family?

19. Is “garbage collector” a good job?

20. Do you know any other words for garbage?

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1. What is this picture of?

2. What is the man doing?

3. What is the dog doing?

4. Where is the man sitting?

5. Can you see children in this picture?

6. How many people are there?

7. How many animals are there?

8. Can any of these animals fly? Who?

9. What color is the man’s vest?

10. Is the man old or young?

11. Is this picture out or new?

12. What animal can swing from trees?

13. Which animal in the picture can swim best?

14. How many legs are there in the picture?

15. What pet do you think is the best?

16. What is your favorite animal?

17. Do you have any animals in your home?

18. Which is your favorite animal in the photo?

19. What is the world’s biggest?

20. Why do people like to have pets?

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2. What is your favorite type of bread?

3. What is your favorite bakery item?

4. Do you like sandwiches on a roll or bread?

5. Which is better on bread, jam or cheese?

6. Do you like the smell or taste of bread?

7. Do you prefer white or brown bread?

8. Which is better bread or rice?

9. What is your favorite type of sandwich?

10. How many times a week do you eat bread?

11. Have you ever baked homemade bread?

12. What is your favorite bakery?

13. Do you prefer plain or flavored bread?

14. What is the best drink to have with bread?

15. Did you eat any bread today?

16. Do you prefer sliced or unsliced bread?

17. Do you like to eat cold or toasted bread?

18. When do you normally eat bread?

19. Where do you usually buy your bread?

20. Who do you know that really loves bread?

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2. What’s your favorite French fries (FF) sauce?

3. What is your favorite fast food restaurant?

4. Do you like French fries or onion rings?

5. How often do you eat French fries?

6. Why do people love French fries so much?

7. Do you like ketchup on the fries or side?

8. What is the best drink to have with FF?

9. Who do you know that really loves FF?

10. Should schools have FF for lunch?

11. Which fast food do you eat the most?

12. Do you like FF from home or a restaurant?

13. Which are better thick-cut or thin-cut FF?

14. Have you ever had FF in a foreign country?

15. Have you ever order FF in English?

16. What fast food restaurants can you name?

17. Do you like to eat cold or toasted bread?

18. Who normally pays when you buy FF?

19. Do you like eat-in, take-out, or drive-thru?

20. Which do you prefer, salty, sweet, or spicy?

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2. This is Mount Fuji. Where is it?

3. Is the sun rising or setting?

4. What do you see at the bottom?

5. Can you see any trees?

6. Is Mt. Fuji tall or short?

7. Is the photographer on Mt. Fuji?

8. Do you like hiking or mountain climbing?

9. What color is the sky?

10. Is hiking the best exercise? If no, what is?

11. How is the weather in this picture?

12. Can you see Tokyo in the picture?

13. What’s a famous mountain in your country?

14. Have you ever been to Japan?

15. How long do you usually go hiking for?

16. Who do you like to go hiking with?

17. What hiking snack do you like best?

18. Do you like hiking up or going down?

19. What is the world’s tallest mountain?

20. Where is the world’s tallest mountain?

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1. Where are these people?

2. How many people are there?

3. What is their job?

4. How many windows are there?

5. What color is the sky?

6. What can you see in the sky?

7. Who is wearing headphones (left-or-right)?

8. Are you afraid of flying?

9. Where have you gone on an airplane?

10. Are the pilots sitting or standing?

11. Is this airplane in the sky or on the ground?

12. Do you think flying is easy or difficult?

13. Are the pilots at the front or back?

14. Do you like to eat airplane food?

15. Where is the nearest airport to you?

16. Is an airplane ticket cheap or expensive?

17. Do you like to fly or drive?

18. Are these pilots men or women?

19. Which is faster an airplane or a train?

20. Where would you like to fly on an airplane?

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1. What can you see in the picture?

2. How many LOTTO tickets are there?

3. Do you like to play the lottery?

4. Is this American or European money?

5. What color is the money?

6. Have you ever used Euros before?

7. What would you buy with 50 Euros?

8. How much does it cost to play one game?

9. What color is the Lotto ticket?

10. Where can you use this type of money?

11. Are you old enough to play the lottery?

12. Do you think playing Lotto is a good idea?

13. What is your favorite country in Europe?

14. Name three different countries in Europe.

15. Do you live in Europe?

16. How many number should a player pick?

17. Which numbers would you choose to play?

18. Why do people play the lottery?

19. Is the Lotto a good idea or a bad idea?

20. What would you buy if you win the Lotto?

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1. What animal can you see in the picture?

2. How many dogs can you see?

3. Is the brown dog sitting or standing?

4. Where are the people in the picture?

5. What sport is being played on the field?

6. When is the baseball game being played?

7. Why are there dogs at the stadium?

8. Did the dog go alone or with someone?

9. Who do you think the dog went with?

10. How many lights can you see?

11. Do you like baseball?

12. Who is your favorite baseball team?

13. What is the dog wearing on his neck?

14. What is your favorite sport to play?

15. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV?

16. Do you think the dog likes baseball?

17. What color is the big dog?

18. What colors is the small dog?

19. Is the dog wearing a baseball cap?

20. How many players are on a baseball team?

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1. An abandoned …………… has been given a new home and a new job.

a. Dog

b. Cat

c. Puppy

d. Kitten

2. The 7-weekold pup was left at the …………… of the Savannah Bananas base-ball team in Georgia, USA.

a. Statue

b. Stadium

c. Coliseum

d. Airport

3. It was found …………… in the parking lot.

a. Eating

b. Sleeping

c. Playing

d. Crying

4. It had no name tag, col-lar, microchip, or anything else to …………… it.

a. Track

b. Find

c. Identify

d. Scan

5. The team posted a mes-sage on its ………… about the dog, but the owner did not come forward.

a. Billboard

b. Entrance

c. Website

d. Facebook page

6. The president of the team, Jared Orton, decided he would like to ……… the puppy and name her Daisy.

a. Adopt

b. Play with

c. Take home

d. Give back

7. The lucky pup also has a new ……………..

a. Bone

b. Job

c. Bowl

d. Toy

8. She is now the team’s official ………….

a. Bat man

b. Bat boy

c. Bat girl

d. Bat dog

9. The job of the bat dog is to take baseball ………… to players.

a. Bases

b. Bats

c. Caps

d. Gloves

10. collect balls on the baseball ………… and please the crowd.

a. Field

b. Court

c. Rink

d. Yard

11. Mr. Orton spoke about meeting Daisy for the ………… time.

a. Last

b. Second

c. First

d. Third

12. She looked very ………… and a little lost.

a. Angry

b. Sick

c. Tired

d. Hungry

13. Orton said: “We took Daisy to the vet and aside from being hungry and …………, she was ok.”

a. Hydrated

b. Dehydrated

c. Sad

d. Scared

14. He told reporters that although she has the job of bat dog, she might be a little too ………… to hold the bats.

a. Big

b. Giant

c. Large

d. Small

15. He said: “We aren’t sure how ………… she’ll get, so it’s hard to say if she be able to pick up a bat or just coach first base.

a. Heavy

b. Long

c. Big

d. Tall

16. He added that she will become a regular figure at the ballpark and will be very popular with ………… .

a. Cats

b. Hot Dogs

c. Players

d. Fans

17. She will also greet visi-tors every ………… at the team’s office.

a. Day

b. Week

c. Month

d. Year

18. Mr. Orton said ………… Daisy was her fate.

a. Losing

b. Keeping

c. Finding

d. Tracking

19. He said: “It was just meant to be that we’d have a team dog as part of our ………… .

a. Roster

b. Organization

c. Staff

d. List

20. The ………… .

a. Beginning

b. Middle

c. Final

d. End

ABCD Retell the Story Complete the sentences by filling in the blank with the correct words.

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