UNIT 1
Houses have many different shapes. There are many houses in the world. P
What about your house? What does it look like? P
The Inuit people of northern Canada live in snow houses. P
These houses are called igloos. Igloos have a dome shape. P
The Inuit people use big blocks of snow to build igloos. P
These snow houses have a hole in front. P
People can use this hole to get in and out. P
Igloos keep people warm in the winter. P
In Malaysia, many fishermen build wooden boats to live on the water. P
The boats have rooms for their families. Some boats have a living room and a kitchen. P
The fishermen can fish and live at the same time. P
Some people live underground. In Spain, there is a special place called a Cueva. P
It is under the mountains. There are many holes, so people can go in and out. P
Underground houses keep people cool in the summer and warm in the winter. P
Houses have different shapes and features. But they all have one thing in common. P
People are safe and warm in any type of house. P
UNIT 2
Today was an awesome day at World Kids Summer Camp in Vancouver, Canada! P
We got into teams and had a contest. P
Each team built a model of a special house from their country. P
Our team went first. We were all from Canada, so we made an igloo. P
We made blocks from ice and snow. Then we made a big dome with them. P
The Inuit people in Canada live in these igloos to stay warm during the cold winter. P
The next team was from Mongolia. They built a ger. P
It was made of wood and cloth. P
The Mongolians travel with them because they are easy to build and take down. P
Then it was the Malaysian team's turn. P
They showed us a floating houseboat. P
Malaysian families live in them on the water. P
The fishermen can catch fish from their houses! P
The team from the Philippines went last. P
They made tree houses! In the Philippines, there is a tribe called Bagabo. P
They build houses high up in trees. P
The houses keep them safe from dangerous animals on the ground. P
Also, it is cooler up there. P
The Filipino team's house was just like the Bagabo tribe's houses. P
In the end, everyone liked our igloo the best! P
We won and everyone had fun! P
I hope tomorrow will be this exciting, too! P
UNIT 3
Walking is too slow and too hard. P
So people all over the world use animals for transportation. P
Let's look at some of these animals today. P
First, the horse is a common animal for riding. P
People ride horses in most parts of the world. P
They move very fast. Horses are easy to train and also fun to ride. P
Some people even ride horses across water! P
Elephant riding is popular in Thailand. P
They are slow but can carry many people. P
You need to climb up high to get on an elephant's back. P
Its back is also safe and cool. But be careful. Elephants are stinky! P
People ride camels in northern Africa and Asia. P
Camels only need a little water. They can walk for a long time in the hot desert. P
They can also run very fast. It is not hard to get on a camel. P
They kneel down to let you on! Last, people use ostriches for transportation. P
The ostrich is a huge bird. It is really fast. P
It can run up to 70km per hour! People ride this bird in races for fun. P
But it is hard to stay on a moving ostrich. P
We ride each animal differently. P
But these animals have one thing in common: they make traveling easier and faster. P
UNIT 4
Important people from all over the world came to the Riders' Meeting. P
They came from far places. King Richard arrived first. P
He rode in on a tall horse. Next came Khun Kasem. P
He was on a huge elephant. Then came Fleur Phillipe on her ostrich! P
Finally, Rahmatulah entered, sitting on his camel. King Richard spoke first. P
"Well, well. My horse and I came in first." P
"My ostrich can run faster than any horse!" Fleur yelled. P
Rahmatulah shouted, "Your ostrich and Richard's horse get tired all the time. P
My camel can walk through the long, hot desert!" P
Khun Kasem said, "My elephant could carry all of you and your animals! P
No animal can beat my elephant!" P
Suddenly, everyone stopped fighting. Something was coming. P
It was Henry Ford in his car! Ford stopped and got out. Everyone laughed at him. P
"That animal is ugly! It is cold and noisy. P
And the smoke is really smelly!" Ford smiled. P
"This is my car. It does not need food. P
It does not get tired. You can drive it for a long time. P
It can also run faster than any animal." P
The other riders stopped laughing. They looked at Ford's car again. P
Everyone agreed. The car was the best type of transportation. P
UNIT 5
Almost everyone in the world loves soccer. Some of these people are deaf. P
But deaf people want to play soccer, too! So there are leagues for deaf players. P
Deaf soccer began in Great Britain. P
The Glasgow Deaf Athletic Football Club was the first in the world. P
It started in 1871. That's before Manchester United became a team! P
But in the U.S., deaf soccer started in 1965. P
Players must be almost deaf to be in a deaf soccer league. P
They must only be able to hear sounds louder than normal speaking. P
Also, players must take out their hearing aids when they play. P
They have to play without any hearing help. P
Deaf soccer is different from other soccer games. P
First, referees do not blow whistles. They wave colorful flags. P
The players see the flags and play. P
Players communicate with each other using sign language. P
Coaches may write on a board for players to read. P
Some players cannot hear the loud cheering, so they look at the crowd. P
They gain energy from the crowd's excited faces. P
Deaf soccer players are different from other soccer players. P
But they love soccer, just like everyone else! P
UNIT 6
Hello, I'm Brick Tamland for H5 Sports. P
I'm sitting here with the U.S. deaf soccer team. P
They won the soccer championship at the Deaflympics last week. P
How do you all feel? We feel great! But it wasn't easy. P
What do you mean? P
Well, our team only had a little money to use. We had to raise a lot of money. P
We used it for uniforms, training, and to go to the Deaflympics. P
I see. People need to help deaf soccer teams more, I think. P
By the way, when did your team start? P
We started in 1965 but some teams are older than our team. P
England's team started in 1871. Were there any problems during the games? P
The referees didn't use whistles during the games. P
They waved flags. Sometimes, it was hard to see them. P
Once, there was a penalty but the players kept playing! P
Do you have any advice for young deaf fans? P
When you practice or play, take out your hearing aid. P
We can't use them in games. P
Also, don't give up! Sometimes, it's hard to find people to play with, but just keep trying! P
That's great advice! You are an amazing group of athletes. P
Thank you for coming in and giving us this interview. P
UNIT 7
Today is Earth Day. Mr.Thompson's class gave presentations on helping the environment. P
Here are the three best presentations. P
How can we save water? First, have a shower instead of a bath. P
Second, turn the tap off when you are not using it. P
Finally, put a brick in the back of the toilet. P
It will use less water when you flush. P
Follow these simple steps to save water! P
Let's try to save paper together! First, use both sides of your paper. P
Don't throw paper in the garbage after using only one side. P
Next, use less paper. You can email someone instead of writing a letter. P
Last, try to buy used books or borrow books from the library. P
It's easy to use less paper! P
Here are some ways to save electricity! P
First, turn off and unplug your TV and computer when you are not using them. P
Also, don't turn on all the lights. Only turn on the lights when you need them. P
Finally, take the stairs instead of the elevator. P
This will save energy and also improve your health. P
Start saving electricity now! P
Everyone gave excellent presentations. P
It was a good chance for students to think about helping the Earth. P
UNIT 8
Kurt was in detention today. His teacher was angry. P
"Kurt! Yesterday, you turned on all the water taps. You left the lights on. P
You threw away all the paper towels! P
Don't you care for the environment?" P
"Not really," said Kurt. P
"You should care because it's your future! Sit there and think about it." P
And the teacher left. Kurt did not want to think. He was bored. P
He looked around the class. P
Under his teacher's desk, he found a box with a red button on it. P
He pushed it. KAZOOOOM! Kurt was 30 years in the future! P
The box was a time machine! Kurt saw a sad woman. P
She was dirty because there was no clean water. P
Her baby cried because she was thirsty. P
Kurt did not like this, so he pushed the button. P
KAZOOOOM! Now, he was 60 years in the future. P
There was an old man. He was using a candle. P
It was very dark because there was no electricity. P
Kurt was afraid, so he pushed the button again. P
KAZOOOOM! It was 100 years in the future. P
There were no living things. P
Kurt was terrified! He pushed the button many times. P
KAZOOOOM! Kurt was back in his class. P
Suddenly, the teacher came in. P
"Well, are you sorry for what you did?" "Yes!" Kurt shouted. P
"I'll never waste energy again. P
UNIT 9
Most inventions, such as cars, airplanes, or computers look very complex. P
Others are simple but very useful in our lives. P
One simple invention is the rubber band. P
It is a simple, round-shaped band, but it is useful for holding things together. P
The first person to get the idea was Thomas Hancock in 1820. P
But Stephen Perry, another inventor, developed the rubber band and sold the first ones in 1845. P
In the early days, people used the rubber band to stop stockings and socks from slipping down. P
Another simple invention is the paper clip. It keeps sheets of paper together. P
The first paper clip came out in 1867. P
But it was not the same as the paper clip today. P
It looked like a pair of crossed legs. P
Today, the paper clip has many shapes and sizes, but most look like "Gem Clips." P
A U.S. company first sold it in 1904. The rope is another simple but useful invention. P
It has a long history. P
The ancient Egyptians were probably the first people to make the rope in 3500 ~ 4000 BCE! P
They made the rope from plants by the river. P
They used it to pull heavy stones. P
Today, we use the rope in many different ways. P
UNIT 10
I'll never be a good inventor. P
I can't think because this house is too noisy. P
Dad is always riding his noisy exercise bike. P
Mom is always talking about the expensive electricity bill. P
I just had a brainstorm! I think I can help Mom save money. P
I will change Dad's bike. P
It will make electricity! I'm going to get my tools and start! P
I attached a special wheel to Dad's exercise bike. P
It rubs the front tire when he rides it. P
This makes electricity. It made a small light turn on! P
I have to make it more powerful. P
Dad was angry, though. P
He asked, "Eugene, do you know where my bike is?" P
But I just smiled and didn't answer. P
I did it! I put two more special wheels on Dad's bike. P
Now, it makes a lot of electricity. It made two TVs turn on! P
I will show my invention to my parents tomorrow. P
My parents love my invention. P
Dad is happy to ride his exercise bike again. P
When he rides it, we can all watch TV. P
Mom is happy because our family is saving a lot of electricity. P
I'm happy! I created a working invention! P
UNIT 11
What are folktales? They are stories from the past. P
There are many different folktales around the world. P
Sometimes, there is love in the story. P
There can also be greed or lies. P
Let's take a look at some of them. P
This folktale is called "Young Man Shows True Love." P
A young man loves a princess but he is very poor. P
One day, he fights a dangerous dragon. P
He is hurt, but he kills the dragon. P
The queen gives the man her daughter because he is brave. P
The man and the princess marry and live happily ever after. P
The next folktale is called "The Fisherman and the Fish." P
An old fisherman catches a golden fish. P
The fish has magic powers. P
The old man decides to let the fish go. P
When the old man's wife hears this, she becomes greedy. P
She asks the fish for too many things. P
In the end, they become very poor. P
The last folktale is called "The Man Who Was a Liar." P
In the story, the man lies too much. P
He lies about everything! One day, there is a fire in his house. P
He cries for help. But no one believes him. P
In the end, the fire burns his house. P
Can you tell us any folktales from your country? P
UNIT 12
A long time ago, there lived a very poor old fisherman and his wife. P
They lived in a hut. One day, the fisherman's wife started to cry. P
"I am so hungry!" she said. "Go and get some food!" P
So the fisherman went out. P
The fisherman stood on a big rock. He threw his net into the sea. P
Suddenly, he heard a voice. P
"Please let me go!" There was a golden fish in the net! P
"You can talk!" the fisherman said to the fish. P
"Yes," said the fish. P
"I have magic powers. Please let me go! I will give you anything." P
But the fisherman did not want anything. He decided to let the fish go. P
He caught another fish and went home. P
After dinner, the fisherman talked about the golden fish. P
But his wife was furious. "Why did you let it go?" she shouted. P
"Go and ask for a golden house!" P
The fisherman went to see the golden fish. He asked for a house. P
"Very well," the fish said happily. "I will give you a golden house." P
But the fisherman's wife was a greedy woman. She asked for too many things. P
Soon, the fish became very upset. P
One evening, the fisherman went home and saw his wife in tears. P
The golden house was not there! They were poor once again. P
UNIT 13
At night, do you look up at the sky? There are many stars. P
And some make images! Groups of stars make those pictures. P
Two famous groups of stars are the Big Dipper and the Little Dipper. P
They are interesting for many reasons! P
First, the two Dippers have a lot of stars. They both have seven stars each. P
Four stars look like a bowl. And three stars look like a dipper's handle. P
Put the bowl and the handle together. Then it will be complete! P
The Big and Little Dippers are also interesting because they have many different names. P
The Big Dipper is also called "Ursa Major" or the "Great Bear." P
In Great Britain, they call it the "Plough" or the "Saucepan." P
Next, the Little Dipper is called "Ursa Minor" or "Small Bear." P
They have a lot of names! Another interesting thing is their location. P
They are near the North Pole. This means not everyone can see them. P
People in the northern part of the world can see them. P
But people in the south cannot. They are visible all year round. P
But they are clearer from March to June. P
UNIT 14
Once upon a time, there was a very beautiful woman. P
Her name was Callisto. She had long red hair. P
All the men loved her beauty. P
Zeus loved her, too! Zeus was the king of the gods. P
One day, Zeus came to see Callisto. Zeus and Callisto fell in love. P
They had a son together. His name was Arcas. P
When Zeus's wife Hera found out, she was very angry. P
"Get away from my husband!" Hera shouted. P
She turned Callisto into a bear! Callisto was very frightened. P
So she ran into the woods. Many years passed. P
Arcas was now a young man. One afternoon, he went hunting with his friends. P
They saw a big bear in the woods. P
It was Callisto! When Callisto saw her son, she ran to him. P
She felt joy and love in her heart. But Arcas did not recognize his mother. P
So he took out his bow and arrow to hunt the big bear! P
Zeus looked from the heavens. Arcas was going to kill Callisto! P
He decided to help. Zeus threw Callisto and Arcas into the night sky. P
They turned into twinkling stars! The stars looked like a big bear and a small bear. P
Callisto and Arcas lived in the sky forever. P
After that, many people called them "Big Dipper" and "Little Dipper. P
UNIT 15
Do you like watching soccer? Or do you have a favorite soccer team? P
There are many great teams and soccer players in the world. P
One example is the English team, Arsenal. P
They are very successful and continue to win many games. P
But they do not do it alone! A lot of people help them. P
Let's look at some of these people. P
Paul Johnson is the Arsenal's equipment manager. P
He takes care of all the team's equipment. P
He also makes their travel plans. This is not an easy thing to do! P
Paul has a background in soccer, so he helps the players train sometimes. P
Tony Colbert is the health coach. He helps the players stay fit and healthy. P
He makes them exercise every day. P
When a player is hurt, Tony helps him get better. P
Tony's job is very important because the players must be fit to play well! P
Like the equipment manager and health coach, many people help Arsenal players. P
With their help, Arsenal players can play great games. P
It is not only about being good at sports! P
Remember this fact! Many people must work together to make a good team great. P
UNIT 16
Hello, and welcome to TN Sports News. P
We have a special guest today. Her name is April Holmes. P
April, thanks for coming by. P
It is a pleasure to be here, Jim. P
You are a famous American runner. Can you tell us your story? P
Of course, Jim. I started running at an early age. P
I was always running! In high school, I won many awards. P
But something terrible happened. What was it? P
Well, I was at a train station one day. P
I slipped, and a speeding train hit my left leg. P
The doctors had to cut it off. P
That's terrible! How did you feel? P
I was in the hospital for a long time. Sometimes, I felt angry. P
I remember crying a lot. It was a very sad time for me. P
How did you beat this accident? Did anyone help you? P
Oh, yes, many people helped me! But my doctor helped me every day. P
How did he help you? P
He always talked to me. One day, he told me about the Paralympics. P
It is like the Olympics, but for people just like me! I had a new goal. P
I exercised and practiced a lot. The next year, I entered the Paralympics. P
April, thank you for telling us your brave story. P
We'll be back after a short break. P
UNIT 17
Today, three students gave a talk. P
They stood in front of the whole school. P
They talked about brave people from the past. P
The first student talked about Mother Teresa. P
Mother Teresa lived in India for 45 years. P
During this time, she helped many sick people and children. P
Mother Teresa had heart problems, but she never stopped helping people. P
In 1979, she received the Nobel Prize for her work. P
The second student spoke about the Wright brothers. P
The Wright brothers made the first airplane in 1903. P
It was dangerous work because they could fall and get hurt! P
At first, the plane could not fly very well. P
They were unhappy about it. But they kept trying. P
In 1903, the Wright airplane took off from the ground and did not fall! P
The third student talked about Terry Fox. P
Terry Fox was from Canada. He had to cut off his leg because of cancer. P
But he did not lose hope. He decided to help doctors find a new cure for cancer! P
How did he do this? He ran across Canada with a fake leg! P
He raised a lot of money for cancer research. These people were very brave. P
But brave actions don't have to be big all the time. P
The three students were also brave. P
Why? They talked in front of the whole school! P
UNIT 18
Jennifer was not a nice girl. She was always mean to weak people. P
For example, she was not nice to handicapped students at school. P
She liked to point and laugh at them. P
She thought she was being strong and brave. But she was not. P
And soon she will learn that. P
One day, Jennifer saw a new student named Ted. P
He was a young boy in a wheelchair. P
"He looks so weak and funny," she thought. P
She started to laugh at him. P
"You are so weak! You can't even stand up!" she said. P
"I'm so much stronger than you." Ted looked at her calmly. P
He said, "Do you think being mean to weaker people makes you strong? It doesn't. P
It only makes you look weak." P
He told her about helping other people. P
Every weekend, Ted goes to the hospital. P
He plays games with kids there. P
"Helping others makes you strong and brave," he said. P
Jennifer was quiet. He was right. P
"I'm sorry," she whispered. She felt bad about her actions. P
After school, they met again. They talked for a long time and became friends. P
"Do you want to go to the hospital with me this weekend?" Ted asked. P
Jennifer smiled at him. "Yes," she said. P
"I want to be brave like you!" And they both laughed. P
UNIT 19
An English gentleman, steamboats and trains, and a bet… P
Put them together and what do you get? P
You get the novel Around the World in Eighty Days! P
Jules Verne wrote the book in 1873. P
It's an adventure story with lots of action! P
The story begins with Mr. Fogg and his helper. P
Fogg makes a bet with his rich friends. P
He will travel the world in 80 days with trains and steamboats. P
The new railway in India will help Fogg travel faster. P
But Fogg's friends do not believe him! So Fogg and his helper leave London on the same day. P
The winner of the bet will get 20,000 dollars! P
During Fogg's travels, he sees many cities, animals, and beautiful women. P
He also has many exciting and dangerous adventures. P
He saves a woman from fire and his helper from Indians! P
But a detective from London follows Fogg. P
He mistakes Fogg for a thief! The detective follows Fogg and his helper around the world. P
Will Fogg and his helper reach London in 80 days? P
Who will win the bet? And what about the detective? P
Will he catch Fogg and try to throw him in jail? P
Read the novel and find out! P
UNIT 20
Today, my teacher gave the class homework. P
"Write a story with an interesting plot and characters," she said. P
But how do I begin? I look out the window and think. P
Below, I see a dog and a cat. The dog is sitting near a bank. P
The cat is hiding under a bench. P
"They would make interesting characters," I say with a nod. P
The dog will be a detective and the cat will be a thief. P
It will be like a modern Sherlock Holmes story! P
I write this down. Next, I think about the setting. P
I look out the window again. It is dark and there is just one streetlight. P
"That's it!" I shout. "The dark night is perfect for a mystery story!" P
I fill the page with all my ideas. P
This is a summary of my mystery story: P
One dark night, a detective dog looks for a thief cat on a street. P
The thief is hiding under the bench. P
He stole money from the bank to buy lots of fish. P
The detective comes closer and the thief runs away. P
The detective chases after him! The thief is fast but the detective soon catches him. P
I'm excited about the plot of my story. P
I have to finish the full story right now. P
I hope my teacher will like it! P