1-1 Reading 1

Are you interested in selfies? P

You probably like to post selfies on social media, but how much do you know about selfies? P

Here are some interesting facts. P

Robert Cornelius took the world’s first selfie in 1839. P

Selfie became a new word in the dictionary in 2013. P

Buzz Aldrin took the first space selfie in 1966. P

1-2 Reading 2

Taking selfies is part of daily life for many teens, but do teens really enjoy it? P

To find out, we did a survey. P

We asked three questions to 300 students from ages 14 to 16. P

Let’s look at the results. P

Surprisingly, 90 percent of the girls take selfies, but only 15 percent of the boys take selfies. P

Also, 93 percent of these students said that they use filters. P

The survey also showed that the students take selfies at school the most. P

Check out some of the students’ comments. P

England Selfies are awesome. P

Making silly faces is really fun! P

I enjoy taking selfies, but some students spend too much time doing it. P

My pictures look good when I use filters. P

But sometimes my selfies don’t look like me. P

1-3 Reading 3

You should follow etiquette for selfies. P

Ask yourself these questions before you take, post, or look at selfies. P

Choose appropriate places to take selfies. P

Don’t take selfies in hospitals or public restrooms. P

It may bother other people. P

Keep in mind that anyone can see your selfies. P

Choose carefully when you post them. P

What kinds of comments should I leave? P

Leave nice comments on other people’s selfies. P

Don’t be rude. P

That sounds easy, doesn’t it? P

Follow these tips and have fun with your selfies! P

1-4 Listen & Talk 1

What are you going to do this weekend? P

I’m going to go to a baseball game with my brother. P

Are you interested in baseball? P

Not really. I’m going to the baseball game because my brother likes baseball. P

You’re so nice! Then what are you interested in? P

I’m more interested in soccer. I want to go to a soccer game someday. P

What are you looking at? P

I’m looking at TV program listings. What show should I watch? P

Well, what are you interested in? P

I’m interested in music. P

Then how about watching the Friday Pop Music Show? P

I’m actually not a big fan of pop music. I like to listen to rap music. P

Then why don’t you watch Hit the Beat? P

1-5 Listen & Talk 2

Hi. Can I go in now? P

Sure. Let me see your ticket, please. P

Here it is. May I record the music in the concert hall? P

No, you may not. P

Okay. May I take pictures of the band? P

No, you may not. You can only take pictures in front of the concert hall. Please enjoy the concert. P

Oh, okay. Thank you. P

Hello. What can I do for you? P

May I borrow this new science book? P

No, you may not. Students can’t take new books home. P

Then may I copy some pages from the book? I need them for my science report. P

Yes, you may. But please don’t share them online. P

Okay, I won’t. Thank you! P

1-6 Think & Write

When we use the internet, we should follow some rules. P

Then we can enjoy the internet more. P

First of all, we should follow language rules because people may not understand us. P

Also, we should post only true information. P

People may believe our incorrect information. P

Finally, we should not leave rude comments. P

We can hurt others’ feelings. P

Keep these rules in mind. P

Then you will be a great internet user! P

1-7 Culture Link

A student from Canada loves to cook healthy food. P

She posts her own recipes on her website. P

A student from England wants to be a singer. P

He usually records his songs and posts them online. P

A student from Spain likes to take selfies and post them online. P

She became famous for her selfies with fruit. P

She displays her works in many art shows. P

A student from the United States is interested in the environment. P

He created a cartoon superhero, GoGreenMan, and posted it online. P

He also helps the environment just like his character, GoGreenMan. P

1-8 Do It Yourself

Hey, Yumi. What are you doing? P

Hello, Mr. King. I’m preparing for tomorrow’s presentation. P

It is about one of my interests. P

That sounds fun! What are you interested in? P

I’m interested in photography. I will talk about it tomorrow. P

Oh, I’m interested in photography, too. P

Really? Then may I ask you for some advice for my presentation? P

2-1 Reading 1

Hello, this is food reporter Minjun from Korea. P

For many students, lunch is the best part of the school day. P

In Korea, we often eat rice and soup for lunch. P

We also have side dishes, such as Bulgogi or Gimchi. P

Sometimes our school serves special dishes, such as pizza, Bibimbap, or pasta. P

What do students who live in other countries eat for lunch? Let’s hear from our food reporters! P

2-2 Reading 2

Our school serves healthy and balanced meals. P

We usually eat a salad as an appetizer. P

Main dishes often include meat or fish. P

We also eat fresh fruit at the end of the lunch. P

Oh, I can never forget about baguettes! They’re great with cheese. P

Our school also has a special rule. P

We must stay at the lunch table for at least 30 minutes. P

Usually, we have beans and rice for lunch. P

Meat and vegetables are common in our side dishes. P

My favorite lunch comes with plantains. P

A plantain is a fruit which looks like a banana. We usually fry plantains. P

Our school lunches are fresh because the vegetables and fruit come from local farms. P

2-3 Reading 3

People who live in Singapore come from many different cultures, P

so we have both Eastern and Western dishes at lunch. P

Students can choose from many dishes, such as curry, noodle soup, or pasta, each day. P

My school won an award for healthy school food last year. P

Our lunches are always healthy, and they taste good, too! P

Which school lunch do you want to try? P

Does it have anything in common with your school lunch? P

2-4 Listen & Talk 1

You look very tired today. Didn’t you sleep well? P

Yes, I did. But I often feel tired these days, especially in the morning. P

Do you usually eat breakfast? P

You’d better eat breakfast. Breakfast gives you energy. P

I didn’t know that. Do you have any other suggestions? P

Well, you should also exercise every day. That will help you. P

Justin, our school cooking contest is tomorrow. What are you going to make? P

I’m going to make sandwiches. P

What do you want to put in them? P

Chicken, cheese, and eggs. P

You’d better put vegetables in your sandwiches. How about onions and carrots? P

No, I’m not going to add them. I don’t like those vegetables. P

That’s not a good idea. Mr. Kim said we should make healthy food for the contest. P

You’re right. I should go grocery shopping and buy onions and carrots. P

2-5 Listen & Talk 2

Good morning, Jiwoo. What are you doing right now? P

I’m searching for a restaurant for my class party. P

When is the party? P

It’s next Friday. We want to go to Bella’s Restaurant, but it is too expensive. P

Why don’t you check out Chang’s Restaurant? P

I went there once. The food and prices were good. P

Sounds great. What do you recommend there? P

I recommend the noodle soup. P

I think we should go there. Thank you. P

2-6 Listen and Speak

Hello. Are you ready to order? P

It’s my first time here. What do you recommend? P

I recommend the chicken sandwich. It is the most popular item at our restaurant. P

Well, I don’t like chicken very much. Could you recommend something else? P

How about the turkey sandwich? P

Oh, I love turkey. I’ll have that. P

Why don’t you order a drink with the sandwich? You can get a 500-won discount. P

That’s great. Then I’ll have an orange juice, too. P

2-7 Culture Link

In China, people eat noodles on their birthday. P

Chinese people don’t want to break the noodles to live a long life. P

Doro wat is a chicken curry from Ethiopia. P

There are a lot of vegetables in it. P

People eat this dish for New Year’s dinner! P

It is a traditional Vietnamese cake. P

People eat this cake at weddings. P

Eating the cake means the husband and wife will have a happy life together. P

In the United States, people eat turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving. P

They give thanks for the food and their health. P

2-8 Do It Yourself

What’s for lunch today? P

We have four choices. Which one do you want? P

Well, I want some noodles. What do you recommend? P

I recommend the fried noodles. P

That sounds delicious. I will have that. What about you? P

I don’t know. I’m not hungry. P

But for your health, you’d better have some food. Why don’t you try some tomato soup? P

All right. I will. P

2-9 Do It Yourself 2

People who live in Singapore come from many different cultures, P

so we have both Eastern and Western dishes at lunch. P

Students can choose from many dishes, such as curry, noodle soup, or pasta, each day. P

My school won an award for healthy school food last year. P

Our lunches are always healthy, and they taste good, too! P

3-1 Reading 1

Peter is visiting Korea to meet a friend, Mina, from a sister school. P

Peter is going to stay at her grandfather’s house for a week. P

When he arrives, Mina shows him the guest room. P

Peter, you will stay here. P

This guest room is full of traditional Korean things. Look at this pillow. P

Bats on my pillow? That’s scary! P

Not really. In Korea, bats are symbols of luck and a long life. P

That’s surprising. In many Western countries, bats remind people of darkness and scary things. P

3-2 Reading 2

Mina shows Peter her grandfather’s room. P

Peter and Mina’s grandfather meet and greet each other. P

Have you ever seen this kind of lock before? P

No, I haven’t. It’s so old that I can’t really tell, but is it a fish? P

Yes. For a long time, Koreans have thought that fish are good guards. P

Fish don’t close their eyes, even when they sleep. P

We think fish can watch over valuable things. P

That’s why this lock looks like a fish. P

3-3 Reading 3

They go outside and walk around the garden. P

What is on that piece of paper? It looks scary. P

Do you mean this painting of a rooster? P

Yes, it is. Roosters crow every morning. P

Their crowing means that a new day is beginning. P

For many years, Koreans have believed evil spirits go away when a rooster crows. P

Really? I've never heard that before. P

Actually, I'm afraid of darkness and evil spirits. P

Could you draw a rooster for me, Mina? P

Sure. I'll draw a big rooster for you! P

Put the drawing above your door. Then it will protect you. P

I'm enjoying this trip so much that I want to stay longer. P

I love all the traditional Korean symbols in this house. P

Now I understand a lot of them. P

I want to visit Korea again with my family. P

3-4 Listen and Find

Welcome to the International Games Festival. P

You can play many different traditional games here. P

Wow! It looks exciting! Which game should I play first? P

Let’s see. Have you ever played gorodki? P

No, I haven’t. What is it? P

It’s a traditional game from Russia. P

How do I play it? P

Put five sticks on the ground. Then throw a bat at them. P

That sounds fun. I’ll try that first. P

3-5 Listen and Speak

There is a Holi festival in Busan this year. P

A Holi festival? What is that? P

It’s a traditional Indian festival. People throw colored powder and water at each other. P

That sounds exciting. Have you ever been to a Holi festival? P

No, I haven’t. But my Indian friend told me a lot about it. P

When is the festival? P

It’s on the last full moon of the Hindu calendar. This year, it’s on March 21. P

I’d like to go. Should I bring anything? P

No, but you should wear white clothes. P

Then the colored powder on your clothes will look more beautiful. P

Okay. Thank you for the information. P

3-6 Listen and Choose

Ling’s birthday is this Wednesday, isn’t it? P

Yes. I’m going to buy a book for her. What about you? P

Well, I’m thinking about buying her an umbrella. I found a cute one in a gift shop. P

Oh, that’s not a good gift for Chinese people. It means something bad. P

Really? What does an umbrella mean in China? P

It means separation. The words for separation and umbrella sound the same in Chinese. P

I see. Then how about chocolate? P

That’s a good idea. P

3-7 Listen and Speak

What a nice picture! Are these your friends? P

Yes. We took this picture at the beach. We had a lot of fun. P

Oh, look at that boy. That’s really rude. P

The boy who is making the V sign. His palm is facing toward himself. P

What’s wrong with that? P

It has a bad meaning in England. But showing your palm and making a V sign is okay. P

What does that mean? P

It means victory or peace. P

3-8 Think & Write

Do you know about traditional Chinese dances? There are many kinds. P

For example, there is a lion dance, a fan dance, and an umbrella dance. P

One of the most famous dances is the lion dance. P

In this dance, two dancers dress and act like lions. P

They usually dance on special days, such as New Year’s Day. P

I think their dance moves are great. P

I hope to practice this dance someday. P

3-9 Culture Link

The flag of France has three colors; blue, white, and red. P

The white represents the king. P

The blue and red are the traditional colors of Paris. P

The two colors are symbols of the revolution in France in 1789. P

The green is for forests, and the yellow is for richness. P

The blue represents the sky. P

In the sky, there are 27 stars. P

Each star represents on state in Brazil. P

The blue and white represent the blue sky and white clouds of Argentina. P

A sun is in the center. We call it the “Sun of May.” P

The blue line is for peach and red expresses energy. P

The two triangles represent the Himalaya mountains. P

A sun and a moon are also on the flag. P

People in Nepal hope their country lasts forever like the sun and the moon. P

4-1 Reading 1

What are you reading? P

I’m reading an article about aquaponics. P

It’s a way of growing plants without soil. P

We can also grow plants and raise fish in just one system. P

We’ll see. I’m going to try it at home for my science project. P

Fish, bacteria, and plants are the main parts of aquaponics. P

After you feed the fish, they produce waste. P

The waste is turned into food for the plants by bacteria. P

The plants clean the water by consuming the food. P

This process is repeated again and again! P

4-2 Reading 2

How can I make an aquaponics system at home? P

Why is aquaponics good? P

I made holes in the bottom of a pot. P

Then I put small stones and plants in it. P

I made a big hole in the lid of the fish tank and put the pot in the hole. P

I fixed the pot in place with clay. P

I made another hole in the lid and put a tube through it. P

I put a water pump in the fish tank. P

I used the tube to connect the pump to the pot. P

I filled the fish tank with water and put some fish in it. P

Then I turned on the pump. P

4-3 Reading 3

From this experiment, I grew my plants and raised fish with aquaponics. P

I just fed the fish, but the plants have grown 17 centimeters in three months. P

The fish stay healthy and the water is clean all the time. P

Some important things about aquaponics were learned from this experiment. P

First, water is saved because the plants don’t need watering. P

Second, it is good for the environment because no chemicals are used. P

Finally, you can do aquaponics anywhere because it doesn’t need much space. P

4-4 Reading 4

Some farmers use aquaponics to produce vegetables and raise fish. P

They choose aquaponics because it is far easier than traditional gardening. P

Also, it is a much more productive way of growing food. P

The plants grow much faster than plants in soil, and it saves space. P

I hope more food is produced in this way in the future because it is healthy for us and the environment. P

4-5 Listen & Talk 1

I use my own cup. I reuse paper. P

I finish all of the food on my plate. P

I use a cup when I brush my teeth. P

I turn off the lights when I am not using them. P

In my school, students leave so much food on their plates. P

I’m worried about wasting food. P

Right, that’s a big problem. We should not put too much food on our plates. P

You’re right. We shouldn’t. P

4-6 Listen and Check

Did you watch the documentary last night? P

No, I didn’t. What was it about? P

It was about global warming. The Earth is getting hotter, and sea levels are going up. P

I’m worried about the Earth. P

Oh, I’ve heard about that problem before. Some islands are disappearing, so people are losing their homes. P

Is there any way to stop it? P

We can save energy. We should turn off the lights when we don’t need them. P

We should also use fans instead of air conditioners. P

Those are great ideas. I’ll try to do those things right away. P

4-7 Listen and Speak

You look nervous. What’s wrong? P

I’m worried about the speech contest next week. P

The speeches are about environmental problems and their solutions. P

What are you going to talk about? P

I want to talk about soil pollution, but I can’t find enough information. P

What about water problems instead? P

I read an article, and it said we don’t have enough water. P

I’m really worried about it. P

I think we have to do something about that problem. P

But isn’t there enough water for everyone? P

No. In some countries, people are in danger because they don’t have enough water. P

Our country could have this problem in the near future. P

Oh, I didn’t know that. I will talk about that problem and its solutions. P

Thank you for your advice! P

4-8 Listen and Write

I like your bag, Jenny. Where did you get it? P

I made it myself. P

You made it yourself? That’s amazing! P

Why don’t you make one? It’s not difficult. P

Really? Can you tell me how to make it? P

Sure. Find some old jeans. Cut them into small pieces. Then sew the pieces together. P

That sounds easy. I’ll make one as a birthday present for my sister. P

4-9 Listen and Speak 2

Have you heard of Earth Hour before? P

No, I haven’t. What is it? P

It’s a global environmental event. People turn off their lights for an hour. P

Why do they do that? P

They do it to remind people of our environmental problems. They believe such a small action can change the world. P

Oh, I see. Can you tell me how to join it? P

Sure. Just turn off your lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the last Saturday in March. P

That’s easy. I will join the next Earth Hour. P

4-10 Do It Yourself

You look upset. What’s going on? P

I am worried about my science homework. P

I need to make a short video about saving the environment. P

But making a video is difficult. P

Well, how about using this application? It’s easy. P

Can you tell me how to use it? P

Sure! Open the application. P

Add your photos and choose some music. P

Then it will make a video with your photos. P

Wow, that sounds easy. I’ll try it now. Thanks. P

5-1 Listen and Choose

Hey, Minji! What's wrong with your leg? P

I broke it last week. P

Really? What happened? P

I was in a hurry to catch a train. But I fell down in the street. P

Oh, that's terrible! Is there anything I can do for you? P

Well, can you help me carry this bag? P

5-2 Listen and Speak

Wow! These dogs are so dirty. P

Jay, can you help me wash them? P

Allen, I'm sorry, but I can't. P

I have to feed the cats now. Why don't you ask Nicky? P

Okay! Nicky, can I ask you a favor? P

Sure, Allen. What is it? P

Can you help me wash these dogs? P

Sure. But I have to walk these dogs first. After that, I will help you. P

5-3 Listen and Write

As you know, there was a big fire in Mapletown. P

Why don't we raise money and help the people there? P

Come to our special event at the school grounds on May 3! P

Please bring your items and donate them. P

We will sell your items. P

Then, we will give all the money to Mapletown. P

Please give a hand to people in need. P

5-4 Listen and Speak 2

Next Wednesday is Volunteer Day. P

We cleaned up the park last time. P

What are we going to do this time? P

Why don't we visit a nursing home and clean it up? P

That's not a bad idea. But I want to do something fun. P

Why don't we hold a party for the people there? P

That's a good idea. What can we do at the party? P

We can serve some food. P

And how about playing some music? I can play the piano. P

And I can play the cello. P

It sounds like a good plan. P

5-5 Reading 1

During World War II, a little girl and her mother were hungry and sick. P

The only food that they could find was grass. P

The little girl felt scared all the time. P

Luckily, the girl survived, thanks to the help of others. P

One of the groups that helped her was UNICEF. P

Later, the girl became a worldwide movie star. P

Her name was Audrey Hepburn. P

5-6 Reading 2

When she grew up, Hepburn became a symbol of beauty. P

She was very popular because of her hit movies, such as My Fair Lady and Roman Holiday. P

The little black dress which she wore in a movie is famous even today. P

Many people still love her style. P

The autumn of 1987 was a turning point in Hepburn’s life. P

She went to an international music festival in Macau. P

Many people donated money at the festival, and the money went to UNICEF. P

Thanks to her fame, UNICEF collected more money than ever before. P

Hepburn realized that her fame could help others, so she became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. P

5-7 Reading 3

First, Hepburn went to Ethiopia in 1988. P

There, she brought food to hungry children. P

She was shocked because their lives were very difficult. P

After that, she volunteered in other countries. P

In 1990, she visited Vietnam to hand out medicine and support clean drinking water programs. P

Her last trip was to Somalia in 1992, and she passed away the following year. P

5-8 Reading 4

Many people praised her beauty and style, but Hepburn’s real beauty was her heart. P

To honor her, UNICEF made a statue, The Spirit of Audrey. P

People who respect her keep her mission alive. P

Her favorite saying shows her mission. P

As you get older, remember you have two hands. P

One is for helping yourself, and the other is for helping others. P

5-9 Culture Link

This is a program that makes audiobooks for blind people. P

It was started in 1931 in the United States. P

You just read books and record your voice. P

These audiobooks are given to blind people for free. P

In Canada, some schools hold a running event every year. P

When you run, you can raise money for cancer studies. P

The event was started in 1981 by Terry Fox. P

He lost his leg because of cancer. P

He ran across Canada with an artificial leg. P

Caps for Good is a Save the Children program. P

Every year, many babies die in their first month of life. P

By making hats, you can save their lives. P

Thanks to the hat you made, babies will be warm and safe. P

5-10 Do It Yourself

We have a class activity day next Friday. P

What do you want to do on that day? P

Why don't we do some volunteer activities? P

We can help others and make our community better. P

That sounds great, but choosing a good place is not easy. P

We need someone who has volunteered a lot. P

I know Sumin has volunteered a lot. P

Sumin, can you help us find some good places? P

Sure. I usually search for information on the internet. P

Why don't we check the volunteering website for teens? P

6-1 Listen and Check

We have a long holiday this month. Do you have any plans? P

I’m going to visit my grandparents in Jeonju. P

What are you planning to do with them? P

I’m planning to go to Hanok Village with them. P

How about you? What are your plans for the holiday? P

I’m going to stay home and relax. P

That’s also a good idea! P

6-2 Listen and Speak

Where is your class going for the field trip tomorrow? P

We are going to the art museum. P

Sounds interesting. What are you planning to see there? P

There are three art shows right now. P

I'm planning to see Vincent van Gogh's paintings. P

Where is your class going? P

We are going to the amusement park. P

I'm excited to ride a roller coaster! P

That sounds fun. Have a good trip! P

6-3 Listen and Speak 2

Hi, Nuri. Where is your class going for the field trip tomorrow? P

Hello, Mike. We are going to the art museum. P

Sounds interesting. What are you planning to see there? P

There are three art shows right now. P

I'm planning to see Vincent van Gogh's paintings. P

Where is your class going? P

We are going to the amusement park. P

I'm excited to ride a roller coaster! P

That sounds fun. Have a good trip! P

6-4 Listen and Choose

Wow, these pictures are so beautiful. Where did you take them? P

At Riverside Park. There were lots of flowers. You should go there! P

I want to. How do I get there from our school? P

Get on bus number 135 and get off at the Riverside Stadium stop. P

You can see the park in front of the bus stop. P

How long does it take to get there? P

It takes 30 minutes. P

Thanks. I'll go there next weekend. P

6-5 Listen and Speak 3

Excuse me. How do I get to Hanguk University from here? P

You can go there by bus or on foot. P

How long does it take to get there? P

It takes five minutes by bus and 20 minutes on foot. P

Oh, then I will walk there. Can you tell me how to get there? P

Go straight for two blocks, and then turn left. P

You will see Hanguk University on your right. P

Go straight for two blocks and turn left. Thank you! P

6-6 Reading 1

How were your field trips last week? P

Please tell us about them! P

Do you like traditional markets? P

Then go to Gukje Market in Busan. P

It is one of the most famous markets in Busan. P

Do you know what it is famous for? P

It is famous for selling a variety of goods from different countries. P

6-7 Reading 2

It was interesting to see all the international goods there. P

We also ate many kinds of street food, such as Gimbap, fish cake, and Hotteok. P

Then we walked to Bosu-dong Book Street. P

Many bookstores there sell used books. P

We were really excited because we found some old comic books! P

It was nice to relax in a cafe and read them. P

6-8 Reading 3

There is no place like Gangwon-do for beautiful nature. P

First, we went to Baengnyong Cave. P

This 1.8 kilometer long cave is still in good condition. P

It was so amazing to see its natural beauty. P

Near the end of our cave tour, the guide turned off the lights in the cave for a minute. P

Everything became very dark, so we were able to focus on the sounds there. P

It was the most amazing experience of the tour! Our next stop was Donggang. P

We went rafting! It was exciting to ride on the rough water and enjoy the view at the same time. P

6-9 Reading 4

Do you know where the first train station in Korea is? P

How about the first Jajangmyeon? P

The answer is Incheon! This place has many of Korea’s firsts. P

To get there, we went to Incheon Station. P

The Jajangmyeon Museum is next to the station. P

We learned about the history of Jajangmyeon there. P

Later, we walked around Jayu Park, the first Western-style park in Korea. P

The view from the park was awesome! P

It was great to see the historical sites of this city from the park. P

Wow, these places sound great! P

You all have done a wonderful job on your presentations! P

6-10 Do It Yourself

What are you planning to do this weekend? P

I'm planning to go to a baseball game in Daegu. P

Are you going to see the All-Star Game? P

Yes. It will be fun. Also, I'm planning to visit my friend there. P

Nice. How long does it take to get there? P

It takes an hour and 40 minutes by express train. P

Wow, it's much faster than I thought. I hope you have a good trip! P

7-1 Listen & Talk 1

Let's play basketball. P

I'm not good at playing basketball. Are you? P

I think I am. What are you good at? P

I'm good at playing soccer. P

Okay, then let's play soccer. P

Jessica, what are you going to do for the school talent show? P

I didn't decide yet. What am I good at? P

You're good at dancing, aren't you? P

Not really. But I think I'm good at singing. I like singing very much. P

Really? Actually, I'm planning to play rock music with my band. Why don't you sing for us? P

Sure, I'd love to. P

7-2 Listen and Speak

Mom, I need to fill out this form for tomorrow's career counseling program. Could you help me? P

Sure. Let me see. You already wrote your dream job and hobby. P

Yes, I want to be a P.E. teacher, and my hobby is watching sports games. P

But writing my strengths is hard. What am I good at? P

Well, I think you have lots of strengths. P

First of all, you are good at playing baseball, aren't you? P

Oh, yes. I'm good at playing baseball. P

And you have many other strengths. P

You're right. I also work well with other people. P

And I'm good at listening to people. P

Right! You're good at so many things. P

7-3 Listen and Check

Jason, I read your paper. It was so amazing! P

Thank you for saying that. I'm trying hard to improve my writing skills. P

I want to be a writer someday. P

Really? I want to write well like you. What do I need to do? P

You need to read a lot of books. Reading makes your writing better. P

What else do I need to do? P

Well, I write almost every day. Why don't you start keeping a diary? P

Thank you for your advice. I'll start today. P

7-4 Listen and Speak

Hello, Mr. Watson! Thank you for doing this interview. P

Sure, no problem. P

This interview is for students who want to be food stylists. P

Can you tell me about your job? P

Sure. You may see pictures of food in books or on TV. P

A food stylist decorates food to look good for pictures or movies. P

I want to be a food stylist like you. What do I need to do? P

You need to learn about many kinds of food. P

What else do I need to do? P

You need to study art, too. Creativity is important. P

All right! Thank you for your time, Mr. Watson. P

7-5 Reading 1

Self-driving cars will be on the market. P

People will have robots that do everything for them. P

3D printers in every home will print out almost everything. P

People will take space trips. P

People will live under the sea or in floating cities. P

Look at the pictures above. P

Do these ideas surprise you? P

You can see that our lives will be very different in the future. P

As our lives change, many new jobs will appear. P

What kind of job do you want? P

What will your future life be like? P

The following people looked ahead and chose jobs that will be important in the future. P

Let's read about their jobs! P

7-6 Reading 2

Do you see the flower pot that Sujin made? It was made from old street flags. P

She is an upcycling designer. P

She works with waste materials to make new products. P

Her products show people that old materials can be useful in new ways. P

Upcycling can reduce the amount of waste in the future. P

To become an upcycling designer, you should be creative and learn about art. P

Have you ever heard of 3D modelers? P

Taeho, a 3D modeler, works for a company that makes artificial hands and legs. P

Taeho uses special software to print out new hands and legs. P

They are made specially for patients. P

If you are good at computer programming and art, you can be a 3D modeler. P

Taeho wants more people to use 3D printed products in the future. P

7-7 Reading 3

Jihye is a big data specialist. P

She works on many projects. P

For example, last year, she made bus routes. P

To find the best night routes, she needed to collect smartphone use data and taxi use patterns from late-night travelers. P

Then she analyzed this information to create the most useful routes. P

Now Jihye is working with an online shopping mall. P

She is collecting data from customers to find out the best styles for them. P

She knows big data allows us to learn more about our daily lives. P

If you want to become a big data specialist, you should develop your math and problem-solving skills! P

Think about yourself and prepare for your future. P

If you keep looking ahead and dreaming big, your future will be bright. P

7-8 Culture Link

A personal brand consultant creates a personal brand for their customers. P

They find the customer's unique strengths. P

Then they build a personal brand by using the customer's personality, knowledge, and skills. P

To get this job, you need to have great communication skills. P

A theme park designer designs and creates a theme park and attractions. P

They choose the theme of the park, and the colors, lights, and special effects of the attractions. P

To become a theme park designer, you need creativity and communication skills. P

A pet food taster tastes pet food and writes reviews about it. P

They also think up new ideas for pet food. P

For this job, you need to have a strong sense of taste. P

7-9 Do It Yourself

Hey, Mandy. What are you looking at? P

Hey, Edward. Look! Some volunteers are needed for the school festival. P

Really? I want to help out. You know I'm good at drawing pictures. P

I think I can do something for the festival. P

I think you can help out at the cartoon event. P

Right! Why don't we apply together? P

Well, I am not good at drawing pictures. But I'm good at playing board games. P

You can help out at the game event then. P

Okay. Let't go and apply to become volunteers. P

8-1 Reading 1

Once upon a time, there was a crow who lived in a forest. P

The crow was very happy with his life. P

He always looked at himself in the water. P

He thought no one was more beautiful than he was. P

Then one day, the crow saw a swan on the lake. P

"The swan is so white," he thought, "but I am so black. P

I have never seen such a white bird before. P

His beauty shines so brightly. P

The swan must be the happiest bird in the world." P

He went to the swan and expressed his thoughts. P

"Actually," the swan said, "I thought that I was the happiest bird. P

But then I saw a parrot. P

Now I think the parrot is the happiest bird in the world." P

The crow asked why he thought so. P

The swan answered, "The parrot has colorful feathers. P

He is more beautiful than I am. P

He must be proud of his appearance. P

8-2 Reading 2

The crow then flew to the parrot and said, P

"The swan said you are the happiest bird because you have colorful feathers." P

The parrot explained, "I lived a very happy life until I saw a peacock. P

My feathers are colorful, but the peacock's feathers are colorful, big, and gorgeous. P

So he is loved by everyone. P

8-3 Reading 3

The crow then visited the peacock at the zoo. P

There were a lot of people around the peacock, and they praised him for his beauty. P

The crow thought the peacock must be the happiest bird in the world. P

After all the people left, the crow started to talk to the peacock. P

"Peacock, you are so beautiful. Many people come to see you every day. P

On the other hand, when people see me, they chase me away. P

I think you are the happiest bird in the world." P

The peacock said, "I may be the most beautiful bird, but I'm not happy. P

Because of my beauty, I am stuck in this zoo. P

Unlike me, you aren't kept in a cage. P

I want to be like you because you can go anywhere." P

After the crow talked to the peacock, he started to think about who the happiest bird was. P

The crow thought to himself, "The peacock's feathers are impressive, but he is stuck in a cage. P

I don't have colorful feathers, but I'm free to fly anywhere." P

The crow went back to the forest. P

He looked at himself in the water again and saw the happiest bird in the world. P