I love fried chicken because it is so _____. When I bite it, it is hard enough to be broken easily.
It's a piece of kitchen equipment. It uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature. What is it?
I would like to go to a building to watch movies when I have free time. It contains many comfortable seats and huge screens. Where is this?
It is a part of a plant. It is under the ground. It takes water and sends it to the rest of the plant. It is ____.
I am so tired of my puppy. He never listens to me. He often bites my shoes and my clothes. He is so _____.
My uncle is an artist. He is making a picture with his pencil but he doesn’t color it. What is he doing?
My mom is making my favorite drink. She puts milk, chocolate, and strawberry flavor into a glass. Then, she shakes it until it is full of bubbles. My favorite drink is _____.
This is a large bag. I put my school things inside it. I carry it on my back when I walk to school. What is it?
We go to the beach today. My son likes swimming under the water while he breathes air through a tube. What is he doing?
Read the letters and answer the questions.
Dear Emma,
I have a problem, and I need your help. My parents are really strict and never let me do anything! For example, when I go out with my friends, my mom always asks, "Where are you going? Who are you going with?" My parents want to control everything I do. But I'm 18 years old! I try to talk to my mom and dad, but they don't listen. Why is it so hard for them to understand me?
Josh
Dear Josh,
You asked, "Why is it so hard for them to understand me?". That's a good question. You're growing up, but often it's hard for your parents to see this. To them, you are still a child and they want to protect you. Sometimes, it's hard to talk to your parents. Here's an idea: Write to your mother and father a letter. Explain your feelings calmly. Tell your parents about your life, too. Then maybe they will understand you better.
Emma
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading Intro by Neil J Anderson)
What is Josh's biggest problem with his parents?
Emma tells Josh to _____ his parents first.
Read an email and answer the questions.
Dear Jacquie,
Hello from Hong Kong! My class trip is almost over, and this city is the last stop on our tour. I'm having a lot of fun.
On Saturday, we visited the top of Victoria Peak. The view of the city was incredible! I could see all of Hong Kong. There were also some nature trails on the Peak. We went for a short walk and then had lunch in the afternoon.
In the evening, I went to Temple Street Night Market. The streets were full of people selling food, clothes, jewelry, and lots of other things. I bought some souvenirs to bring home.
Yesterday, our group went to Disneyland. We were there all day. The park was crowded, and the lines for rides were long. I waited an hour to go on Space Mountain (the roller coaster). That was my favorite part of the trip!
We return home to Vancouver tomorrow.
See you soon!
Natalie
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading Intro by Neil J Anderson)
Natalie thinks Hong Kong is _____.
What did Natalie buy at the Temple Street Night Market?
Read the announcement of The learning center
Some of this month's workshops:
1. Get good grades!
Do you forget information and do poorly on tests?
In this workshop, you can learn how to
2. Find true love ... today!
Are you single and shy? Is it hard for you to talk to people? In this workshop, you can learn how to
3. You're on TV!
Many actors get their start in television and radio commercials You can too!
In this workshop, you can learn how to
4. See the world for free!
Traveling is expensive. But you can see the world for very little money! In this workshop, you can learn how to
You can also take this course online at http://tic.heinle.com.
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading Intro by Neil J Anderson)
Workshop 1 does NOT teach students _____.
After you take Workshop 2, you will be able to ____.
If you want to _____, take Workshop 3.
At the end of Workshop 4, you will be able to _____.
Read the instruction and answer the questions.
How to Make Jams and Jellies From Fruit
Do you like jams and jellies?
Jams and jellies are fruit and sugar mixed together. These treats are fun to make!
You can even do it at home. Make sure an adult is there to help you cook. You can use your favorite fruit for your jams and jellies. Jams and jellies are similar, but they are also different.
Jams
Jams are made of mashed fruit and sugar. Making a jam is easy.
First, mash the fruit with a fork.
Next, mix the mashed fruit and sugar. Then, put it in a jar.
Finally, boil the jar in water. The mashed fruit and sugar become jam.
Jellies
Jellies are made of fruit juice and sugar. Jellies are also easy.
Mash the fruit with a fork until it’s soft.
Then cook the fruit. The cooked fruit makes juice. Drain the juice from the fruit.
Then, add sugar to the juice. Put the juice and sugar in a jar.
Use your jelly to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Finally, put the jar in water and boil it like you did to make a jam.
The fruit juice and sugar become yummy jelly. Now you know how to make jams and jellies from fruit!
(Adapted from How to Make Jams and Jellies From Fruit by Michelle S.)
Why was this article written?
What is the main ingredient in both jams and jellies?
What is the difference between jams and jellies?
Read the passage and answer the questions.
After graduating from college, Sean Aiken knew he would need to find a job soon. The problem was that he wasn't sure what kind of work he wanted to do.
At the dinner table, his father said he had worked his whole life doing a job he didn't really enjoy. He encouraged him to do what he liked most. Aiken wanted a different future. He promised himself that he would find something that he was passionate about.
Aiken set a goal to work a new job each week for a year. That's 52 occupations in one year. And he did it! One week, as a dairy farmer, he milked cows every morning. Then, in another week, he was an astronomer studying the night sky. Aiken's favorite job, though, was teaching. He learned he was happiest when he was helping others.
Aiken also learned that it's OK to not know what you want to do right away. After all, Aiken found his message “You'll find your perfect job one day!”
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading Intro by Neil J Anderson)
What did Sean Aiken want to do after graduating from college?
What did Aiken's father encourage him to do?
Which of these jobs is NOT talked about in the passage?
What did Aiken learn by working so many different jobs?
Read the story and then answer the questions.
My Homestay Diary
June 13
It's my first week in the United States and my first time in another country. So much is new and unusual (to me). It's great to be here. I hope I do well!
June 25
I live with an American host family: Valerie and Tim and their daughter, Megan. They're really nice. Every day learns something new. For example, this morning Valerie said, "I work late, and I can't cook tonight. Help yourself to anything for dinner.” I didn't understand. I thought Valerie wanted help with dinner. So I bought a takeout for everyone. When Valerie came home, she said, "Daniela, why did you buy food?" I explained. She said, "Help yourself means eat anything you want.” I was confused! We laughed and ate Chinese food anyway.
July 1
My best friend from Brazil called today. I was really happy to talk to her, but after, I felt kind of down. Everything here is so different from home - the food, the people, even the weather (It gets cold here even in the summer sometimes).
July 5
Yesterday was Independence Day. It's a big holiday here. My host family had a barbecue in their yard. Their friends and neighbors came. Everyone was very friendly and warm. Then we went dancing. It was fun!
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading Intro by Neil J Anderson)
In the United States, who does Daniela live with?
Why did Daniela buy takeout?
On July 1, Daniela felt sad. Why?
On Independence Day, Daniela and her host family _____.
Read a story about Japanese folktale and answer the questions.
Once upon a time, in a Japanese mountain inn, there was a greedy innkeeper who was always thinking about money.
One day, a rich man stopped at the inn and requested the most luxurious room at the inn. The innkeeper looked at the guest's fat money belt and thought, "Oh, if only all that money could be mine!"
Now, all around the inn there grew Japanese ginger plants. Eating too many ginger buds may make you stupid and forgetful. This gave the innkeeper an idea.
"This evening for dinner I'll serve ginger bud tempura!" she thought. "Then, the rich man will be forgetful and leave his money belt behind!"
Later that evening, the rich man came down the stairs and requested dinner. The innkeeper served him the dish of ginger buds. "Delicious!" said the rich man. After he finished his dinner, he went to bed happy, full of ginger buds.
The next morning, the innkeeper said goodbye to the rich man. As soon as he was out of sight, she raced up to his room. She looked all over the room for the money belt, but she couldn't find it. Suddenly, she noticed the rich man's bill. He had forgotten to pay for it! She ran after him until she was out of breath, but the rich man was already far, far away.
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading 1 by Neil J Anderson)
What lesson does the author want us to learn from this story?
After the rich man left, the innkeeper raced up to the room to _____.
After he left the inn, the rich man was probably _____.
Who ended up losing in the end?
Read the passage and answer the questions.
What is a Relay Race?
A relay race is a sports event. The point is to see which team is the fastest. The team members each take turns participating in the race.
The relay race could involve running, skiing, swimming, or skating. The most common types of relay races are running races. The most popular are the 100-meter and the 300-meter.
During a relay, the runner passes a baton to the next runner. A baton is a metal rod. That runner then passes the baton to the next runner, and so on. The team loses if someone drops the baton.
Swimming relay races do not use batons. Instead, a swimmer just touches the wall. The next swimmer jumps into the pool and swims his or her part of the race, which is called a leg. Each leg is important to the success of the team. One bad leg can cost the team the race.
There are many relay races in the Olympics. The Olympics are games where countries compete with each other.
What do you have to do when you participate in a running relay race?
Which of the information below is NOT mentioned in the passage?
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Want to study abroad?
Choose TraveLingua!
Every year, thousands of students choose to study abroad whether it's for six months, a year, or even longer. Many people find studying abroad very exciting, but also very scary. Let TraveLingua give you some advice.
Making the right choice
To choose the right country or school, ask yourself these questions: For how long do I want to study abroad? Do I want to live with a host family, with roommates, or alone? How much can I afford to pay? If you aren't sure how to answer these questions, our experienced staff can help!
Getting ready to go
Based on our experience, it's best to get your passport and visa early! Before you go, try hard to learn the language and culture of your host country. Make sure to bring some local money and a credit card.
Once you are there
Be curious and open to meeting new people. Don't expect to always be comfortable. After the first few weeks, it's usual to feel a little homesick. You'll miss your family and friends. Talk to your new friends and write about your feelings. Try to keep in touch with the people back home. TraveLingua helps you get started on your journey by doing all this, and more.
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading 1 by Neil J Anderson)
Travelingua is a company that helps students _____.
Many students will feel ____ after a few weeks.