1-1 Reading 1
Open Your MIND, Open Your HEART P
Look AROUND and Let’s Rap It OUT P
Do you want to write your own rap? P
You can rap about anything because everything can be a story for a rap. P
I get ideas when I'm on the bus, in the shower, or in my bed. P
I write down my ideas and use them when I write my rap. P
There are no rules for writing raps. You can start today! P
1-2 Reading 2
Welcome to Fantastic Pets! Having a pet is great. P
Today I’m going to introduce my pet hedgehog, Polly. P
When I first got Polly, she was very scared. P
I couldn't hold her because she raised her spikes. P
So, I placed my T-shirt in her cage and she got used to my smell. P
Finally, I was able to hold her in my hands. P
Now, Polly is my best friend and always makes me happy. P
1-3 Reading 3
Where do you normally sit in a movie theater? Here is a tip. P
You will find it easy and helpful. P
Point your finger at something far from you. P
Close one eye and open it. Repeat it with the other eye. P
When does your finger move? P
Is it when you close your right eye? P
Then you mainly use your right eye. P
This means you should sit on the left side in the theater. P
That way, you can enjoy a full view of the screen better. P
This information is also helpful when you choose a seat in a classroom, too. P
1-4 Listen & Talk 1
Betty, what are you looking at? P
I’m reading the comments on my blog. P
What do you usually write blog posts about? P
I usually write about books. I’m interested in reading. P
Mike, who is the man on your SNS? P
Oh, he is my favorite baseball player, John Luke. I’m really interested in baseball. P
Wow, you met him in person! P
Yeah, that was the best day of my life. P
1-5 Listen and Correct
Which after-school class are you going to take? P
I’m going to take the drama class on Thursdays. What about you, Jake? P
I’m thinking of taking the Tuesday photography class. I’m interested in taking pictures. P
Oh, I heard that the teacher is a famous photographer. P
Really? That’s really cool! P
1-6 Listen & Talk 2
I baked this bread, but it came out too dry. P
Oh, I know how to bake bread without making it dry. Put a glass of water in the oven. P
That's a great tip. Where did you learn that? P
I saw it on a cooking show. P
Is that a 1000-piece puzzle? P
Yeah, but there are so many pieces. It'll take a long time to finish. P
Oh, I know how to do it quickly. P
Start from the corners, and then group the pieces with the same colors. P
1-8 Communication
Welcome to It’s Your Stage! We have a great show for you today. P
Let's meet the people with special talents. P
Hello. I'm Doremi. I'm interested in music. P
Great! What are you going to show us today? P
I know how to sing high notes easily. I can show you easy steps. P
Sounds interesting! P
1-9 Wrap Up
Emily, what club are you going to join? P
I'm going to join the music club. I'm into music. What about you, Aron? P
I want to join the gardening club. I'm interested in plants and flowers. P
Oh, that sounds like an interesting club. P
I'm looking for a special gift for Clara. Do you have any ideas, Lisa? P
Well, why don't you make some macarons for her? She really loves them. P
But I don't know how to make them. P
Don't worry. I know how to make them with easy steps. I'll help you. P
2-2 Reading 2
My name is Jose and these are my mariachi band members. P
We play folk music and always wear our sombreros, or big hats. P
In Mexico, people wear these hats to stay cool under the hot and strong sunlight. P
We mariachi players want our sombreros to look fancy. P
So we often decorate them with a lot of different materials. P
Which of our sombreros do you like best? P
2-3 Reading 3
We are a tribe in South Africa. P
What do you think of my beads? Zulu people enjoy making clothes with beads. P
They are beautiful and each color has a special meaning. P
When we did not have our own writing system, we used beads to communicate with each other. P
If you want to know the meaning of the colors, check out the following box. P
2-4 Listen & Talk 1
Elsa, how is your Hula dance class going? P
We are going to perform at the ABC Hall this weekend. P
That sounds like a big day for you! P
I'm looking forward to the performance. P
What are you going to do this Sunday? P
I'm going to go to the World Food Fair. P
I was there last weekend. There were lots of traditional foods from all over the world. P
Great! I'm looking forward to trying them. P
2-6 Listen & Talk 2
I bought this tea for Wang's birthday. Will he like it? P
Sure, he will. Wang enjoys drinking tea. P
Great. Then I'll wrap the present. P
Don't forget to wrap it in red. Red stands for wealth in China. P
Our visit to Gyeongbokgung is this Friday. Let's meet at two. P
Okay, I'll see you at the bus stop. P
Oh, and don't forget to wear a hanbok. We can get into the palace for free in our hanboks. P
Right, I almost forgot. P
2-7 Listen and Write 2
Look, Brandon. A horse is crossing the street over there. P
Yes, there is a crossing light for horses here in London. P
Oh, I didn't know that. That's interesting. Now let's cross the street. P
Wait! Cars come from the right side in London. P
Right, I forgot about that. P
Yeah, it's different from country to country. Don't forget to look to the right before you cross in London. P
2-8 Communication
How was your first day here in Mongolia? P
It was great. By the way, where am I going to stay tonight? P
You're going to sleep in a ger, a Mongolian tent. P
Oh, I'm looking forward to it. P
You'll like it. There is a fireplace in the ger. P
So,don't forget to put your things away from the fireplace. P
Where am I going to stay tonight? P
You’re going to sleep in an ice hotel. P
You’ll like it. The room is cold at night. So, don’t forget to wear a hat. P
2-9 Wrap Up
Jina, is it you? You're wearing a kimono in this photo. P
Yeah, it's me. I tried it on at the World Culture Festival. P
That sounds fun. I should go there. How long does the festival go on for? P
Until this weekend. When you visit, don't forget to try on traditional clothes from other countries. P
Okay. I'll try them. P
What are we going to cook in the next cooking class, Mr. Jones? P
We'll make Ratatouille. P
Ratatouille? What is it? P
It's a vegetable dish. People in France enjoy eating it. P
Oh, I'm looking forward to the class. P
Glad to hear that. I'm sure you'll like it. P
3-1 Reading 1
In animation movies, amazing things are possible. P
But are they actually possible in real life? P
In the animation, Rapunzel must lower her long hair to let people in her tower. P
But could human hair really hold up a person? P
Surprisingly, yes! A single hair can hold up 100g and an average head has about 120,000 hairs. P
All those hairs could hold up a couple of elephants! With her hair, Rapunzel has the ability to hold up a person. P
But she should wrap her hair around something strong and heavy. P
If she doesn't, she will get a very sore neck. P
3-2 Reading 2
In the animation, monsters scare children to get energy from their screams. P
Amazingly, their city is powered by this sound! P
But could we actually produce electricity to light up a city from sound? P
Yes, sound can be changed into electricity. P
But it would not be helpful in our everyday activities because the amount is too small. P
For example, the sound from a car horn only produces 50 mv. P
That is only 1/4400 of the average 220 v of electricity in our homes. P
So, we would need an unbelievable amount of screams to light up an entire city. P
3-3 Reading 3
The house is lifted and flown by thousands of balloons in the animation. P
Could that actually work? P
Let's say that a house weighs about 50,000 kg. P
A normal balloon at an amusement park can lift about 14g. P
So we need about 3,570,000 balloons to lift up the house. P
We also have to think about the weight of the balloons themselves and the strings. P
Then, we need to add a few more thousand balloons. P
Now, the biggest challenge is pumping up all those balloons! P
3-4 Listen and Number
What show are you watching, Sally? P
I'm watching the Sci-Magic show. It's a new program. Have you heard about it? P
No, I haven't. What's it about? P
The program uses science to explain magic tricks. P
Oh, it sounds interesting. P
Mom, have you heard about the Chat Robot? P
No, I haven't. What is it? P
It's a phone application. You can ask any questions and it will answer. P
Let me show you. "Emily, what's the weather like today?“ P
"It's going to rain, so you'll need an umbrella." P
Wow, what a great application! P
3-6 Listen and Choose
You know what? I made a potato clock yesterday! P
A potato clock? What do you mean? P
My clock works with potatoes, not with batteries. Potatoes can produce electricity. P
Lisa, what did you do last weekend? P
I made an egg ball with my brother. P
An egg ball? What do you mean? P
We put an egg in vinegar for two days. Then, the egg turns into a ball. P
Wow, I want to make one, too! P
3-7 Listen and Write 2
Anna, let's make a "Mystery Card" for the science experiment. P
A "Mystery Card?" What do you mean? P
It's a special card. It can hide your message. P
How do you make it? P
Mix baking soda and water. Then, write a message on the card with it. P
How can you read the card? P
Paint over the card with grape juice, and then the message appears. P
3-8 Communication
Have you heard about the Smart App Contest? P
Yes, I have. Are you going to enter it? P
Yeah, I'm going to send my idea about a Pic Gardener App. P
A Pic Gardener App? What do you mean? P
When you take a picture of a plant, the app tells you how to take care of it. P
It sounds like a very useful app. P
3-9 Wrap Up
Hey, Katy. Have you heard about the science fair? P
Yeah, I'm going to go there. P
Me, too! I'm excited about doing different kinds of experiments. P
Yeah, I'm also looking forward to it! P
How about making "Dancing Beans" for the science project? P
"Dancing Beans?" What do you mean? P
They are beans that move in the water like they're dancing. P
Sounds interesting! What do we need? P
We just need some water, vinegar, baking soda, and beans. P
4-1 Reading 1
At the go-kart race track, there are many people who are cheering excitedly. P
The karts that are making loud engine noises are waiting. P
An official waves a green flag and the race starts! P
Max pushes his foot down hard on the gas pedal as he completes his sixth lap on the track. P
On the straightaway, Max pulls right beside the race's leader, Simon. P
Last year, Simon won many races, but Max's best result in a race was coming in fifth place. P
This time, he has a chance to finish second. P
But he isn't going to be satisfied with second place today. P
The winner gets to meet the world famous racer L.J. P
Richards! He doesn't want to miss the chance to meet his role model. P
4-2 Reading 2
Max completes the tenth lap and now has five more laps to go. P
Max sees Simon's kart ahead, just out of Max's reach. P
Max's kart gets closer and closer to Simon's. P
It almost hits the back end of Simon's kart. P
They drive into the straightaway and Max presses harder on the gas pedal. P
"I can catch up," says Max. P
Max sees the official waving a white flag which means the last lap. P
Max is right behind Simon. P
The finish line is getting closer, and the cheering from the crowd is getting louder. P
"I can do it!" Max says loudly. He can feel his heart beating hard. P
The karts rush across the finish line. Who is the winner? P
4-3 Reading 3
Max's eyes are filled with tears as he finds out that he came in second. P
"No need for tears, kid," says a man's voice. P
Max can't believe his eyes. P
The man who is standing in front of him is L.J. Richards! P
"Thank you, but I'm not the winner," says Max. P
"It was a real close race. P
Even though you didn't win the race, you did your best. P
That's the thing that counts!" says L.J.Richards. P
'Did I do my best?' thinks Max. P
After a moment, he smiles. "Yeah, I guess I did. P
4-4 Listen and Choose
David, how was your basketball game today? P
We lost, Mom. I missed too many chances for a three-pointer. P
Oh, don't be so hard on yourself. You'll do better next time. P
Did you come and watch my volleyball match yesterday? P
Yeah, I did. That was a great volleyball match. You were great! P
Thanks, but it was a close match. My serves were not strong enough. P
Oh, you're a great player. You'll do better next time. P
4-6 Listen and Number
Is it your first time riding a bike, Mina? P
Yes, it is. I just can't keep my balance. P
Let me help you. I'll hold your bike. P
Thanks, Mike. Don't let go, okay? P
Don't worry. Sit up and look straight ahead. P
What are you doing, Sarah? P
I learned how to stand on my head in PE class. So I'm trying it now but it's not easy. P
Let me help you. Kick your legs in the air again. I’ll catch you. P
4-8 Communication
I'm worried about our next soccer match, James. P
Why are you worried, Megan? P
Well, I couldn't catch high balls in the last soccer match. I gave away too many goals. P
I see. Here, let me help you. I'll kick high balls to you. P
Oh, that'll really help. I hope my skills get better. P
Don't worry. You'll do better next time. P
I missed all the curve balls in the last baseball match. P
Let me help you. I’ll throw curve balls to you. P
Oh, that’ll really help. I hope my skills get better. P
4-9 Wrap Up
Hi, Jake. Do you come to the pool often? P
Oh, hi, Anna. I take a swimming class here once a week. P
When did you start the class? P
Last month. But swimming is still not easy for me. P
Oh, let me help you. I teach children how to swim in the school club. P
Oh, that'll help me a lot. Thanks. P
How was your soccer match last week? P
We won, but I'm not satisfied with our match. P
Why do you say that? P
My passes were too short. P
Don't take it too hard. You're practicing a lot. You'll do better next time. P
5-1 Listen and Choose
You don't look so happy today. What's the matter? P
I wore my sister's favorite T-shirt. But I got grape juice on it. P
Oh, no. Did you tell your sister? P
No, not yet. I don't know what to do. P
David, you look down today. What's the matter? P
I got a haircut but it's too short. I look funny. P
Take off your hat and let me see. Oh, it looks fine. P
Really? I guess I'm just not used to it yet. P
5-2 Listen and Write
You look tired. What's the matter? P
I didn't have breakfast this morning. I'm so hungry. P
Oh, that's too bad. We still have two more hours until lunch break. P
Our school should have a snack bar. Then, we could have a quick breakfast or snacks. P
I think so, too. How can we make that suggestion? P
We can post it on the suggestion board. P
5-3 Listen and Choose 2
I don't know how to do better in math. Can you give me some advice? P
How do you study for tests? P
I just solve a lot of problems. P
Well, don't solve everything. I think you should focus on the ones you got wrong. P
I was late for class again. I just can't wake up in the morning. P
Do you set an alarm? P
Yeah, but I turn it off and go back to sleep. P
I think you should put it far from your bed. P
That way, you'll have to get out of bed. P
5-4 Listen and Write 2
Ms. Morris, I just can't stop playing computer games. What should I do? P
Well, why don't you use a special program? P
When you set a time limit, the computer shuts down at that time. P
Oh, that's a good idea. P
And I think you should move the computer out of your room and into the living room. P
I think I should. Thank you for the advice, Ms. Morris. P
5-5 Communication
Hello, you're on the air. P
Hi, Amy. What's the matter? P
I hate sharing my room with my little sister. P
She uses my stuff without asking me first. What should I do? P
I think you should tell her your feelings. P
And you should also make some rules with your sister. P
Oh, I'll try that. Thanks for the advice. P
5-6 Reading 1
Bella is 15 years old this year and these days her feelings are going up and down. P
Today, she looks down. P
Let's listen to Bella's feelings and find out why. P
What a day! I can't believe Jenny yelled at Bella after the school play. P
Well, that's because Bella forgot her lines on stage. P
Jenny pointed out the mistake that Bella made. P
How could she do that in front of everyone? P
5-8 Reading 3
I can't forgive Jenny. She didn't say a word to Bella. P
Jenny didn't even look at her. Jenny has never been this cold before. P
Bella ate alone during lunch today. Poor Bella! P
Jenny is Bella's best friend. I'm sure there is a reason that we don't know about. P
I can't stand this any longer. Bella should just go and tell her about her feelings. P
I don't want Bella to be hurt again. She should let it go. P
They are good friends. They will work it out. P
5-9 Reading 4
Whew! I'm so happy that they are talking again. P
Yeah, Bella went to Jenny and talked to her first. P
Jenny didn't avoid Bella on purpose. P
Yeah, Jenny didn't know a way to say sorry. P
I hope Bella doesn't have any more problems like this. P
Me, too. But problems are part of growing up. P
Just like this time, Bella will face the problems, solve them, and become wiser in the end. P
6-1 Listen and Choose
Judy, did you choose a topic for your science project? P
Not yet. How about you, Ryan? P
I'm curious about weather change. So I'm thinking about doing the project on that. P
That's an interesting topic! P
Look at this picture of a huge flower. P
Wow, it is bigger than a person. P
Yeah. I'm really curious about this flower. P
It also says here that the flower smells very bad, but insects love the smell. P
I wonder why. P
6-2 Listen and Write
Do you think we can be friends with lions, Todd? P
No, Clare. I don't think so. P
Well, I watched a video clip about friendship between two men and a lion. P
Really? I'm curious about the story. Can you tell me more? P
The two men raised a baby lion and sent her back into the wild. P
When the men and the lion met a year later, she remembered them. P
Wow, that's so touching. P
6-3 Listen and Choose 2
Look at this picture, Mina. We got a new puppy yesterday. He's only two weeks old. P
Oh, Dylan, he's so small! P
Yeah. He's as small as my hand now, but he'll get much bigger in a few months. P
Wow, puppies grow very quickly. P
George, that red house over there is my grandparents' house. P
Wow, the tree by the house is really big. P
Actually, that tree is as old as me, thirteen years old. P
How do you know that, Kelly? P
My grandfather planted the tree in 2004 when I was born. P
6-4 Listen and Write 2
I'm going to give a presentation about the blue whale. P
It's the biggest sea animal in the world. P
How big is it? Well, it's about 30 m long. P
That means it's longer than a basketball court. P
Another interesting thing is that its tongue is as heavy as an elephant! Surprising, isn't it? P
6-5 Communication
Hello, Dr. Watson. Can you tell us about your study? P
I study animals that lived millions of years ago. P
Oh, I'm curious about those animals. Were there any interesting ones? P
Yes, there were many. This is the giant kangaroo. It lived in Australia. P
It was as heavy as three men and it couldn't jump well. P
That's amazing! P
I study animals that lived millions of years ago. P
Oh, I’m curious about those animals. P
This is the giant snake. It lived in South America. P
It was as long as a bus and it had two legs. P
6-6 Reading 1
Today was my first day in Africa. P
I took lots of pictures of elephants. P
This morning, I found an elephant group by a small water hole. P
I saw a baby elephant drinking water beside her mother. P
Her eyes were as bright as stars. P
I gave her a name, Stella. P
Around noon, I saw a group of lions approaching Stella. P
The elephants stood around Stella and made a thick wall. P
Thanks to them, Stella was safe. P
6-7 Reading 2
Around sunset, I heard a strange sound. P
I followed the sound and found Stella crying next to her mom. P
She was lying dead and Stella was alone. P
It is dangerous to stay alone in such a wild area. P
What's more, it was going to be dark soon. P
Elephants can't see well at night. P
So Stella could easily be attacked. P
I called the elephant shelter and asked for help. P
I decided to stay by her until the rescue team came. P
6-9 Reading 4
A new elephant group appeared and Stella approached them. P
At first, I thought that they would not let Stella in their group. P
But I was wrong. P
An elephant, probably the oldest female allowed Stella to become part of the group. P
The other elephants also seemed to welcome Stella. P
Unbelievably, one of the female elephants fed Stella. P
She cared for Stella as warmly as Stella's mom did. P
This was such an amazing moment! P
7-1 Listen & Talk 1
Brian, is your band going to play at the Teen Music Festival? P
Yes, we're practicing almost every day. P
What kind of music are you going to play this year? P
Rock music. We'll play songs from the nineties. P
Can you help me? I don't know how to paint clean lines. P
What kind of brush were you using? P
This round brush. P
When you paint lines, a flat brush is better. Try this one. P
7-2 Listen and Write
Hi, Anna. We're meeting at the arts festival tomorrow at 1:30, right? P
Right. What kind of performance do you want to watch first? P
I want to watch the hip-hop dance performance first. P
Sounds good. It's at 2 p.m. at the gym, right? P
Yeah, and how about watching the play, Romeo and Juliet, at 4 p.m.? P
Oh, the one at the Main Hall near the gym? Sure! P
Which activity are you going to do? P
I’m going to go to a concert. P
What kind of concert is it? P
It’s a rock concert called Songs from Movies of the 90s. P
7-3 Listen & Talk 2
What are you reading, Jina? P
The novel, Life of Pi. It's a story of a boy and a tiger. P
It's a great book. I've seen the movie of it, too. I prefer the movie to the novel. P
Why do you like it better? P
The scenes are very beautiful. And the tiger looks so real. P
Have you listened to Jane's new song, Girl Friend? P
Yeah, it's really cool. The guitar part is great. P
There is also a dance version of the song on the album. P
I've listened to it, but I prefer the guitar version to the dance version. P
It matches her voice better. P
7-4 Listen, Choose and Write
I saw an interesting painting in an art book. Look at this. P
Wow, it looks like da Vinci's Mona Lisa. P
Actually, it's Mona Lisa by Fernando Botero. Which do you prefer? P
I prefer da Vinci's to Botero's. Da Vinci's Mona Lisa has an interesting smile. How about you? P
Well, I prefer Botero's to da Vinci's. His Mona Lisa is cute, and it looks modern. P
7-5 Communication
Hi, we are planning a school festival, so we want to find out students' favorite types of performances. P
May I ask you a few questions? P
What kind of performance do you like best? P
I like music performances best. P
Okay. Then, which do you prefer, rock or hip-hop? P
I prefer rock to hip-hop. P
Who's your favorite musician? P
My favorite musician is TJ. P
Great. Thank you for your answers. P
7-6 Reading 1
Welcome to the World Art Museum tour. P
When you go to an art museum, how much time do you spend looking at each painting? P
Many visitors glance at one painting for only a few seconds before they move on. P
But you might miss the important details of paintings since it is hard to notice them right away. P
Today, we'll look at two paintings closely and I'll help you see interesting details. P
Look at this painting first. P
The seaside landscape is so peaceful and beautiful, isn't it? P
The title of this painting is Landscape with the Fall of Icarus. P
So, can you see where Icarus is? P
Do you see two legs that are sticking out of the water near the ship? P
This is Icarus in the famous myth in Greece. P
7-7 Reading 2
In the myth, Icarus' father made wings for him with feathers and wax and told him to stay away from the sun. P
However, Icarus didn't listen. P
He flew too close to the sun. P
So, the wax melted and he fell into the water. P
Now, look at the entire painting again. P
Despite the tragedy of Icarus, people are going on with their everyday activities. P
Does the painting still look peaceful? P
What do you think the artist is trying to tell us? P
7-8 Reading 3
Now, let's move on to the next painting. P
Do you see the artist behind the large canvas? P
He is Diego Velzquez, and he actually painted this picture. P
Who do you think he is painting? Take a quick look. P
The young princess seems to be the main person because she is in the center of the painting. P
But the title of the painting is The Maids of Honour. P
Then, is the artist drawing the two women beside the princess? Take a close look. P
It will make you wonder about the painting more. P
Try to see which direction the artist is looking at. P
Can you see the king and the queen in the mirror in the background of the painting? P
Who do you think he is painting now? P
7-9 Wrap Up
Can you help me? I want to buy a guitar. P
There are various kinds of guitars. What kind of music do you want to play? P
I want to play pop songs. P
Then you should get a classical guitar. P
Okay, I will take a classical guitar. P
What are you reading, Sally? P
I'm reading The Maze Runner. It's about boys who are put in a maze. P
It's a great story. I've seen the movie of it, too. I prefer the novel to the movie. P
Why do you like it better? P
The novel has various stories. But the movie didn't show some important parts of the story. P
8-1 Listen & Talk 1
Look, Dad. This is Mom's birthday gift. P
Oh, you're giving her a memory stick? P
Yeah, I've made a family video clip for Mom and saved it on this stick. P
What do you think about the present? P
I think it's really touching. She'll love it. P
Jenny, what do you think about the new online comic Scary Night? P
I didn't like it. I thought it had too many sound effects. P
Really? I thought they made the story more interesting. P
Not me. I couldn't focus because I was too scared. P
Hey, Julie! Have you heard about the Quiz & Rice game? P
Yeah, isn't it the one that donates rice when you get a right answer? P
Yeah, what do you think about the game? P
I think it's a creative game. P
You can have fun and help out hungry people. Have you played it yet? P
No, but I'm going to try it out this weekend. P
8-2 Listen & Talk 2
Sally, did you watch Super Voice's Top 10 finalists yesterday? P
Yeah. They all sang much better than before. P
Yeah, they did. I think this singing contest helps them get closer to their dreams. P
I'm with you on that. I can't wait to watch their next performances. P
Hey, Lisa. I've got over a hundred comments on my SNS posts. P
Oh, I wouldn't feel comfortable to share my posts with so many people. P
Really? I think it's great that a lot of people see my posts. P
I'm not with you on that. I only want to share my posts with my close friends. P
8-3 Listen, Order and Write
Excuse me. Can you help me order with this machine? P
Sure. First, press the Hot Dog button and choose your hot dog and drink. P
Okay. How do I pay for my order? P
Touch the Done button at the bottom and pay for them. P
Wow, it's so simple. This machine is much faster than ordering at the counter. P
I'm with you on that. It really saves a lot of time when there's a long line. P
8-4 Communication
Now, we will start the three-minute debate. P
Today's first topic is fast fashion. P
What do you think about it? Please, begin, James. P
I think fast fashion is good. P
We can wear trendy clothes at a cheaper price. P
I'm not with you on that. P
It makes us spend too much money and throw away clothes too often. P
It looks like the two of you have different opinions on the first topic. P
Now, let's move on to the second topic. P
8-5 Reading 1
Last summer, my father suggested a surprising event: a family trip without smartphones! P
He said, "I hate to see you sitting together and only looking at your smartphones." P
My sister and I explained the need for smartphones, P
but he kept saying that we could not fully enjoy the trip with them. P
So we started a technology-free trip to a new city, Barcelona, Spain. P
8-6 Reading 2
Our first day was terrible. P
On the way to our guesthouse around Plaza Reial, we got lost in downtown Barcelona. P
Dad was busy looking at the map and asking for directions with a few Spanish words he got from a tour guidebook. P
Even though our guesthouse was right next to the Plaza, it took us about two hours to get there. P
We were so tired that we could not go out for dinner. P
I went to bed but couldn't fall asleep because I was worried about what would happen the next day. P
8-7 Reading 3
After looking around Gaudi's Park Guell, we decided to have seafood fried rice for lunch. P
However, we didn't know which restaurant to go to. P
We needed help, so Mom went up to an elderly lady and tried to ask for directions to a popular seafood restaurant. P
Luckily, she seemed to understand Mom's few Spanish words. P
She took us to a small local restaurant nearby. P
The seafood fried rice was amazing. P
I really wanted to take pictures of the food and post them on my blog. P
But without my phone, I just decided to enjoy the moment. P
During the remaining days, we relied more and more on the locals. P
We were able to meet and talk with various people on the streets, in the bakeries, and in the parks. P
They were always kind enough to show us different sides of Barcelona with a smile. P
Also, our family talked a lot with each other. P
We spent much of our time together on the Spanish train, on the bus, and at the restaurants. P
8-8 Reading 4
Our technology-free trip was a new and different experience. P
Before the trip, I was so dependent on my smartphone that I couldn't do anything without it. P
But now I see that I can enjoy the moment without it. P
From the experience, I have learned the importance of a balanced use of the smartphone. P
So, next time, would I travel without a smartphone? Probably not. P
But I will try to use it more wisely. P
8-9 Wrap Up
I've just finished making the posting for Leon, Mom. P
What do you think about it? P
Oh, the title "LOST CAT" in big letters at the top is easy to see. P
Yeah, I did it to get attention. How about these photos below the title? P
The one on the right doesn't show Leon's face well. P
Okay, I'll change the photo. P
Oh, I hope we can find Leon. P
8-10 Wrap Up 2
My little brother is always using his smartphone. P
Last night, he was up all night playing with his phone. P
Oh, he should find a way to control it. P
I'm with you on that. What should he do? P
He should try the smartphone use control app. P
It can help him plan his phone use. P
Oh, that's a good idea. Thanks for the trip. P
9-1 Reading 1
One day, Maibon was driving down the road on his horse and cart when he saw an old man. P
The old man looked very sick. P
Maibon began to worry about growing old. P
Later that day, he saw a dwarf, Doli, in the field. P
He was trying to get his leg out from under a log. P
Maibon pulled the log away and freed the dwarf. P
"You'll have your reward. What do you want?" P
"I've heard that you have magic stones that can keep a man young. I want one." P
"Oh, you humans have it all wrong. P
Those stones don't make you young again. P
They only keep you from getting older." P
"Just as good!" P
Doli tried to explain the problem with the stones, but Maibon didn't listen. P
So Doli handed him a magic stone and went away. P
9-2 Reading 2
After a few days, Maibon saw that his beard didn't grow at all. P
He became happy, but his wife, Modrona, got upset. P
"The eggs don't change into chickens!" P
"Oh, the season's slow, that's all." P
But she was not happy. "The cow doesn't give birth!" P
Maibon, then, told her about the stone, and she got very angry and told him to throw it away. P
He didn't want to, but he listened to his wife and threw the stone out the window. P
However, the next morning, he found the stone sitting by the window! P
Maibon was worried about the animals, but he was glad that he was still young. P
9-3 Reading 3
Now Maibon's baby was having trouble. P
No tooth was seen in his mouth. P
His wife told him to throw away the stone and this time, Maibon put the stone under the ground. P
But, the next day, the stone came back! Time went by and nothing grew or changed. P
Maibon began to worry. P
"There's nothing to look forward to, nothing to show for my work." P
Maibon tried to destroy the stone, but it kept coming back. P
9-4 Reading 4
Maibon decided to throw away the stone far from his house. P
On his way to the field, he saw the dwarf. P
Maibon got angry with him. P
"Why didn't you warn me about the stone?" P
"I tried to, but you wouldn't listen. P
Doli explained that Maibon couldn't get rid of the stone unless he really wanted to. P
"I want no more of it. Whatever may happen, let it happen!" P
Doli told him to throw the stone onto the ground and go back home. P
Maibon did as Doli said. P
9-5 Reading 5
When he arrived home, Modrona told him the good news―the eggs changed into chickens and the cow bore her baby. P
And Maibon laughed with delight when he saw the first tooth in his baby's mouth. P
Maibon, Modrona and their children and grandchildren lived for many years. P
Maibon was proud of his white hair and long beard. P