1-1 Reading 1

My friend Eric and I made some interesting changes during the vacation. P

We emailed each other and talked about our changes. P

It's a beautiful spring in Seoul. P

The last winter vacation was a great time for me. P

I made two personal changes during the vacation. P

One is my new hobby. It's making cupcakes. P

Making my own cupcakes is a lot of fun. P

The other change is breaking one of my bad habits. P

In the past, I often bite my nails. P

Now I don't anymore. I feel great about the changes I made. P

If you try to make some changes, I'm sure you'll feel great like me. P

I hope to hear from you soon. P

1-2 Reading 2

In Sydney, it's fall in March. P

You talked about your changes in your email. P

Now, it's time to talk about my new changes. P

These days, I'm into 3D printing. P

I printed two things with a 3D printer. P

One is a model of my dream car. P

If the traffic is heavy, it will change into a flying car. P

The other is a special cup for my grandfather. P

He can't hold his cup well because he's sick. P

My special cup has three handles, so it is easy to hold. P

My grandfather is very happy. P

By the way, I want to try your cupcakes some day, Junho. P

1-3 Listen & Speak 1

Julia, how was your winter vacation? P

It was great. You know what? I took muay thai lessons during the vacation. P

That's amazing. I didn't know that you were interested in muay thai. P

Yes. It was really fun. P

Really? I want to try it. P

You know what, Tim? Mr. Smith is my homeroom teacher this year. P

That's great, Jimin. His science class last year was a lot of fun. P

Who's your homeroom teacher this year? P

It's Ms. Kim. She's a new teacher. P

What does she teach? She teaches art. P

1-4 Listen & Speak 2

I are thinking of starting a club. P

Really? What kind of club? P

We want to learn about stars and planets. P

So, we're thinking of starting a space science club. P

Sounds good. How often are you going to meet? P

Maybe once a week. P

I see. Where will you meet? P

In Room 101. Minsu, do you want to join our club? P

Yes, I'm interested in space, too. P

Mom, I made bulgogi at school today. I'm thinking of cooking bulgogi for dinner. P

That sounds great, Alex. P

Do we have any vegetables at home, Mom? What about beef? P

We have some vegetables, but we don't have beef. P

I'll buy some for you on my way home. P

1-5 Real Life Communication

You know what, Junsu? I’m thinking of taking a painting class. P

Really? Why did you decide to take a painting class, Emily? P

Because I want to go to an art high school. P

Are you thinking of becoming an artist in the future? P

I hope so. I'm interested in painting pictures. P

That's great. I hope your wish comes true. P

Thanks. I'll do my best. P

1-6 Let’s Check

You know what? Jenny's family is going to move to Japan. P

Is that right? Jenny didn't tell me about it. P

She learned about it just last week and she's very upset now. P

I can understand her feelings. I am going to miss her so much. P

Me, too. She said she would keep in touch with us. P

1-7 Let’s Check 2

It's a beautiful spring in Seoul. P

The last winter vacation was a great time for me. P

I made two personal changes during the vacation. P

One is my new hobby. It's making cupcakes. P

Making my own cupcakes is a lot of fun. P

2-1 Reading 1

Do you know what to do when an earthquake strikes? P

Take this quiz and think about how to be safe during this kind of natural disaster. P

When things start to shake, run outside quickly. P

Stay away from windows. P

Use the stairs to get out of buildings. P

When you are outside, hold on to a pole or a tree. P

2-2 Reading 2

How did you do on the quiz? P

Can you survive an earthquake safely? P

Here are some safety tips which can be helpful in an earthquake. P

Let's check them one by one and learn what to do. P

Don't run outside when things are shaking. P

Find a table or a desk and take cover under it. P

You can hold on to the legs to protect yourself. P

Also, stay away from windows. P

They can break during an earthquake and hurt you. P

2-3 Reading 3

You can go outside when the shaking stops. P

To get out of buildings, don't use the elevator. P

Take the stairs. It's much safer. P

Once you are outside, find an empty space that is far from buildings. P

There may be people who want to hold on to a pole or a tree, but think again. P

That's a bad idea because it can fall on you. P

Earthquakes can strike anytime. P

They can be scary experiences for everyone. P

So learn how to be safe in an earthquake. P

You can avoid injuries and protect yourself. P

Follow these tips and be safe! P

2-4 Listen & Speak 1

Yujin, what's wrong? P

I'm worried about my leg. It hurts a lot. P

Why don't you go see a doctor? P

I'm going to go after school today. P

I hope you feel better soon. P

I hope so, too. P

What are you watching? P

It's a program about earthquakes. P

Sounds interesting. I'm worried about earthquakes these days. P

Me, too. This program has some helpful tips. P

Really? What does it say? P

When things start to shake, you need to take cover under a table. P

Oh, I didn't know that. P

2-5 Listen & Speak 2

Dad, I’m going out to play basketball with Minu. P

Did you finish cleaning your room? P

No, not yet. Can I do it later? P

No. You should clean your room first. P

Okay. I'll clean my room and then play basketball. P

Good. Don't forget to be home by six o'clock. P

What time is the movie? P

It starts at 4:30. P

Oh, no. We only have 20 minutes left. Let's run! P

No! You might fall and hurt yourself. You should walk on the stairs. P

You're right. We can be a little late. P

Yes. Better safe than sorry. P

2-6 Real Life Communication

There was a big fire at the city library yesterday. P

Yes, I heard about it. I was worried about the people there. P

Don't worry. Everybody was okay. They all followed the safety rules. P

Really? What are the rules? P

You need to cover your nose and mouth with a wet towel. Then stay low and escape. P

Oh, I didn't know that. P

You should keep that in mind. It might be helpful some day. P

2-7 Let’s Check

It's raining. I'm worried about our picnic in the afternoon. P

It is going to rain until late afternoon today. You should go another day. P

I'll call my friend and choose another day. P

Don't run outside when things are shaking. P

Find a table or a desk and take cover under it. P

You can hold on to the legs to protect yourself. P

Also, stay away from windows. P

They can break during an earthquake and hurt you. P

You can go outside when the shaking stops. P

To get out of buildings, don't use the elevator. P

Take the stairs. It's much safer. P

Once you are outside, find an empty space that is far from buildings. P

2-8 Culture & Life

Wang Youqiong, a 60-year-old woman, survived the earthquake that hit China in 2008. P

People found her about 8 days after the earthquake struck. P

She drank rain water and tried very hard to survive. P

Darlene Etienne, a 16-year-old girl, survived the earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010. P

People found her 15 days after the earthquake struck. P

They think that she possibly survived by drinking bath water. P

When an earthquake struck in Italy in 2016, people found Georgia thanks to Leo, a dog. P

Leo found the eight-year-old girl 16 hours after the earthquake struck. P

3-1 Reading 1

Here are two stories which I read yesterday. P

Do you want to hear about them? P

New York had many pay phones on its streets. P

However, nobody really used them. P

One day, a man came up with an idea. P

He stuck coins to one of the phones. P

He also put up a sign that said, "Call Someone You Love." P

Soon, many people were using the phone. P

When they were talking to someone whom they loved, they didn't stop smiling. P

His idea became a big success. P

During the day, all the coins disappeared. P

The man was very happy because his small idea gave happiness to many people. P

3-2 Reading 2

A few years ago, the maps at bus stops in Seoul were very confusing. P

They didn't have enough information. P

People had to ask others to explain the maps. P

"Where is this bus stop on the map? Does this bus go to Gwanghwamun?" P

Many people often took the wrong bus and wasted their time. P

One day, a young man decided to solve this problem. P

He bought lots of red arrow stickers. P

Every day he rode his bicycle around the city and stuck the stickers on the bus maps. P

Nobody asked him to do this. He just wanted to help others. P

Thanks to his effort, people could understand the maps easily and save time. P

3-3 Listen & Speak 1

Hojun and I planned to give out free stickers today, but I think he forgot. P

Really? Let me help you then. Why are you going to give out stickers? P

It's part of our volunteer club activity. P

I see. What does this sticker mean? P

It means that when we smile at each other, the world will become a better place. P

That's a wonderful idea. P

3-4 Listen and Talk

Jimin, what are all these things in the box? P

They're for my mentee at the children's center. P

I'm going to give her my old books today. P

Do you teach her every weekend? P

Yes. I feel happy when I teach her. P

You are a good mentor. Oh, the box looks heavy. Let me help you. P

3-5 Listen & Speak 2

Mom, this is for you. I made it with plastic bags. P

That's very cute, Alex. How did you know that I needed a new basket? P

You talked about it when we were having dinner the other day. P

How nice! I really like this basket. It has many different colors. P

I'm glad you like it. P

3-6 Listen and Write

I read a story about a special boy in India. Do you want to hear about it? P

Sure. Why is he special, Yujin? P

Many children in his town couldn't go to school and had to work. P

So he taught them in his house every day. P

That's a great story. P

I'm glad you like it. P

4-1 Reading 1

It was a hot summer evening. P

Seojun went for a walk in the park. Soon, he was sweating. P

I'm thirsty. I want something cold to drink. P

(BUZZ) At that moment, something tiny flew at him and bit his arm. P

Hey, catch me if you can. P

Who are you? What have you done to me? P

I'm a mosquito. I've just finished my dinner. P

4-2 Reading 2

Where are you from? How did you find me? P

I'm from a nearby river. I was looking for some blood to drink there. P

Then I smelled something sweaty and found you here. P

How could you smell me from the river? P

Mosquitoes can sense heat and smell very well. P

That's why we have survived for millions of years. P

Do all mosquitoes drink blood like you? P

No. Only female mosquitoes like me drink blood. P

Male mosquitoes only feed on fruit and plant juice. P

That's interesting. So why do you drink blood? P

I need the protein in blood to lay my eggs. P

How do you drink blood? Do you have sharp teeth? P

No, I don't have teeth. But I have a long and pointed mouth. P

So I can drink your blood easily. P

4-3 Reading 3

After you bit me, I got a bump. It itches. P

I'm sorry to hear that. Make sure you don't scratch it. P

Also, clean it with alcohol wipes. P

Alcohol wipes? I've never tried that before. P

It will reduce the itchiness. P

Okay, I'll try that at home. Thanks. P

I have to go. See you soon. P

Where are you going? P

I'm going back to the river. P

Wait! A lot of people have suffered from your bites. P

How can we prevent them? P

Stay cool and wear long sleeves. P

Thanks. I'll keep your advice in mind. P

4-4 Listen & Speak 1

You look worried, Jimin. What's wrong? P

I'm worried because my cat is sick. P

I'm sorry to hear that. Why don't you take her to an animal doctor? P

How was the soccer game with Minsu's class, Alex? P

We lost by three goals. P

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you do better next time. P

4-5 Listen and Talk

Let's go swimming this weekend, Yujin. P

I'd love to, but I can't. P

I have an eye problem. The doctor told me to stop swimming for a while. P

I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe we can go next weekend. P

I really hope so. P

My stomach hurts! I think I have food poisoning. P

I’m sorry to hear that. How about going to see a doctor? P

4-6 Listen & Speak 2

Tim, look at your face! You got sunburn. P

Yes, it hurts a lot. I went swimming at the beach without sunscreen. P

Oh dear! Make sure you wear sunscreen next time. P

Hojun, do you want to go shopping with me? P

Sorry, Mom. I'm going to play baseball with Alex this afternoon. P

Okay. No problem. Just make sure you wear a hat. P

It's going to be very hot this afternoon. P

Did you pack for the school trip tomorrow, Sue? P

Yes. Now I'm checking my list again. I don't want to miss anything. P

Make sure you take an umbrella with you. It might rain tomorrow. P

4-7 Listen and Write

Dad, do we have any bug spray? P

Yes, it's under the sink. Why? P

There are a lot of fruit flies around the trash. P

Oh no! What did you put in the trash? P

Some fruit waste. Fruit flies love sweet things. P

Make sure you don't put fruit waste in the trash can. P

I'll keep that in mind. P

I think we should also empty our trash can more often. P

That's a good idea. P

5-1 Listen & Speak 1

Do you want to play the new game that I bought? P

Sure, what is it, Jimin? P

It's like a soccer game but the players are dragons and seahorses. P

You need to use these buttons to play. P

That sounds fun. Can you explain how to use the buttons? P

Kelly, here's a riddle. You can see this twice in a week, once in a year, but never in a day. What is this? P

I have no idea. P

It's the letter "E." P

I don't get it. Can you explain why? P

Well, there are two "E"s in the word "week," one "E" in the word "year" but no "E"s in the word "day." P

Now I get it. P

5-2 Listen & Speak 2

Yujin, look at my paper fox. P

That's cute. How did you make it? P

First, fold a paper in half to make a triangle. P

Second, fold the top of the triangle to the bottom line. P

Third, fold both ends of the bottom line to the top to make ears. P

Then, turn it over and draw a face. P

That sounds easy. P

Minsu, do you know the TV show about the student detective? P

Yes. I love that show, but I didn't see it this week. What was it about? P

Well, all of the bikes at school disappeared. P

So, what did he do? P

First, he looked around the school. P

Then, he met some suspects and asked questions. P

Finally, he found the thief. The thief was... . P

No, don't tell me! I'll watch it later. P

5-3 Real Life Communication

Junsu, do you want to solve a riddle? P

Sure, what is it? P

There is a farmer. First, the farmer buys a fox, a duck, and a bag of beans. P

Then, the farmer needs to cross a river. P

What's the problem? P

The boat can only hold the farmer and one more thing. P

Are you saying that the farmer can take only one thing at a time? P

Yes. Also, the fox will eat the duck or the duck will eat the beans if the farmer isn't there. P

Can you explain how to move everything across the river safely? P

5-4 Reading 1

Welcome to the Escape Tower. P

You will enter the first room in our tower. P

You need to solve some riddles to escape. P

Clues can be found somewhere inside the room. P

So, are you ready to think like Sherlock Holmes? P

Mr.Doodle was hit by a car on Sunday afternoon. P

Luckily, he wasn't badly hurt, but he didn't see the driver. P

Three suspects were questioned by a police officer. P

Ms.A said she was reading a book at the time of the accident. P

Mr.B said he was walking his dog. P

Ms.C said she was making breakfast. P

Who hit Mr.Doodle? Can you explain why? P

Do you have the answer? Write it down. P

Then you can move to the next room. P

The accident happened in the afternoon. P

5-5 Reading 2

Congratulations! You made it to the second room. P

However, the second room is much harder to escape than the first one. P

Jay gets an email from his favorite clothing store. P

The title reads "You won our Lucky Day event!" P

Jay is surprised. He quickly opens it. P

You won our ‘Lucky day’ event! P

Congratulations! You have won a special prize. P

During our Lucky Day event, you can choose any seven items from our store for free! P

Come to our store on November 31. We can't wait to see you. P

However, Jay thinks that the event isn't real and deletes the email. P

Can you explain why? Do you have the answer? P

Write it down and then you are free to go! P

There are usually 30 or 31 days in a month. P

5-6 Let’s Check

Wow! Something smells really good, Mom. What is it? P

We're going to have tacos for dinner. Help yourself. P

Can you explain how to make a taco? P

First, fill your tortilla with vegetables and meat. P

Then, add some sauce on top. P

Sounds delicious! P

Would you like some cheese? P

6-1 Listen & Speak 1

Minsu, what do you think about that painting? P

The people look like they're having fun. P

I agree. In my opinion, the dancing boy really enjoys dancing. P

Jimin, what do you think about this painting? P

In my opinion, it's interesting. I smiled when I first saw it. P

Me, too. The dancers in the painting look happy. P

Hojun, did you know that some male birds dance? P

No. Why do they dance? P

They dance to show their love to female birds. P

That's interesting. Do you know any other animals that can dance? P

Yes, some bees dance to show where to find food. P

That's cool! In my opinion, dancing is a great way to communicate. P

I totally agree with you. P

6-2 Listen & Speak 2

I use my voice to make music. Listen to my music. P

My voice is soft and cool. I'm sure you will like it. P

I move my body to express my feelings. Look at my movements. P

Why don't you jump like me? I'm sure you'll feel great. P

I use my hands to make sounds. Come and listen to my music. P

I'm sure you'll want to dance when you listen to it. P

What are you reading, Kelly? P

I'm reading a story about Michaela DePrince. P

Michaela DePrince? Can you tell me more about her? P

Sure. Michaela lost her parents when she was three. P

After that, she had a lot of difficulties. P

But she never gave up on her dream of becoming a dancer. P

Wow, she worked very hard to be a good dancer. P

Kelly, you also have a dream to be a dancer, right? P

Yes. I will try my best to be a great dancer like her. P

Keep up the good work. I'm sure you can make it. P

6-3 Real Life Communication

You know what? The school dance contest will be held soon. P

That's right. I heard Jimin's class is going to perform a taekwondo dance P

and Tim's class is going to do a K-pop dance. P

We should also decide what to do. P

How about a Buchaechum? P

In my opinion, it is easy to learn, and it's also beautiful. P

That sounds like a good idea. But who will teach us? P

Mina is good at traditional dances. Can you help us, Mina? P

Of course, I will. I'm sure we'll have a lot of fun. P

Great. Let's give it a try. P

6-4 Reading 1

Why do people dance? P

They dance to express feelings, give happiness to others, or enjoy themselves. P

Let's take a look at different kinds of dance around the world. P

Kathakali tells a story. P

The dancers tell stories through their body movements. P

These stories are usually about a fight between good and evil. P

Dancers who are playing good characters paint their faces green. P

Those who are playing evil characters wear black make-up. P

Interestingly, in Kathakali, only men are allowed to dance. P

The body movements are so powerful that the dancers need to train for many years. P

6-5 Reading 2

When people visit New Zealand, they may meet a group of haka dancers. P

The dancers perform this traditional dance with scary faces. P

This dance was originally performed by the Maori before a fight. P

They wanted to show their strength to the enemy. P

The dancers looked as scary as wild animals before fighting. P

Nowadays, in New Zealand, rugby players usually perform a haka before a game to show their strength to the other team. P

6-6 Reading 3

Buchaechum is a traditional Korean fan dance. P

The dancers wear colorful hanbok. P

They dance with large fans that are painted in bright colors. P

The dancers move the fans gracefully to show different kinds of beauty. P

Their movements look as beautiful as flowers or flying birds. P

In Korea, Buchaechum is so popular that people can see it in many traditional festivals. P

6-7 Let’s Check

Look at the dancing girls, Dongjun. Aren't they amazing? P

Girls? I can only see one dancer. P

Look more closely. Do you see many arms behind her? P

Wow. I didn't know that there were other dancers behind her. P

That's right. I'm sure there are more than 10 dancers. P

6-8 Culture & Life

In the past, people danced the tarantella for sick people. P

Nowadays, it is a couple's dance. P

People dance the tarantella on happy days such as weddings. P

This dance is performed before a fight. P

It is also called a jumping dance. P

Dancers jump high in the air. P

When a dancer jumps, other dancers cheer him on with loud noises. P

Nongakmu is performed by farmers. P

They dance it to thank each other for their hard work in the fields. P

They wear special hats and move their heads to the music they play. P

7-1 Listen & Speak 1

Today we'll make ice cream. P

Which flavor do you want to make? How about strawberry? P

First, mix two cups of milk, two cups of heavy cream, and half a cup of sugar. P

Next, cut five strawberries into small pieces. P

Then, mix everything together and put it in the freezer. P

It's easy to make, isn't it? Why don't you try making it at home? P

Yujin, why did you put the eggs in water? P

I'm picking out the bad eggs. P

Which eggs are fresh, and which ones are not? P

Eggs that sink in water are fresh. P

When eggs float in water, they're not fresh. You shouldn't eat them. P

That's interesting. Why do the bad eggs float? P

Because they have gas inside. The gas acts like the air in a balloon. P

7-2 Listen & Speak 2

Ms. Jeong, does a glass of water weigh more when there's a fish in it? P

Yes, it does. We can test it now. P

But how? We don't have a fish. P

We can use a finger instead of a fish. P

How will that work? P

I'll weigh a glass of water first. Then I will put my finger in the water and weigh it to compare. P

Oh, I can't wait to see the difference. P

It hasn't rained for a long time. P

Yes. The dry season is lasting too long. The farmers are very worried. P

We should do something to help them. P

How about making a special clock? P

A clock? How will that help? P

The clock will show the time and the seasons. P

We can use it to prepare for the dry season. P

That sounds like a good idea. But who's going to make it? P

I'll give it a try. I know a lot about time and the seasons. P

Okay, I can't wait to see your clock. P

7-3 Real Life Communication

Mina, will you join our tennis club? P

It sounds interesting, but I signed up for a special class this fall. P

Which class did you sign up for? P

I signed up for a magic class. I can't wait to learn new magic tricks there. P

That sounds cool! Have you learned magic tricks before? P

Yes, I learned some before, but I need more practice. P

I hope I can see your magic tricks some day. P

Which class do you want to sign up for? P

I want to take the badminton class. I like playing badminton. How about you? P

I want to take the computer class. I can’t wait to make a computer program there. P

That sounds cool! P

7-4 Reading 1

Welcome to the Super Science Magic Show! It's always exciting to see magic tricks. P

And it's more exciting to find out the secrets behind them. P

Some people think the secret of magic is science. P

Today, Ken, a member of the School Magic Club, will use science to perform his tricks. P

Which tricks will he show us? I can't wait to see them. P

7-5 Reading 2

Today, I'm going to show you something amazing. P

Here's a dish with water in it. P

Now, I'll put a candle in the middle of the dish. P

Next, I'll light the candle and cover it with a glass. P

Look at the water! How come it rose into the glass? P

Air expands when it gets hot and creates higher pressure. P

When it gets cold, air contracts and creates lower pressure. P

When the flame burnt out, the air inside the glass cooled down. P

As the air cooled down, the air pressure dropped. P

So the air outside the glass was at a higher pressure. P

It pushed the water into the glass. P

7-6 Reading 3

Now, I'm going to fill one of these cups with water. P

I will move them around to confuse you. P

Jina, which cup has the water in it? P

That's easy! It's the middle one. P

Okay, let's check. See? No water. P

Show me the other cups. P

See? There's no water. P

Wow! How come the water disappeared? P

Before the trick, I put a special material into one of the cups. P

The material absorbed the water and turned it into jelly. P

Then the jelly stuck to the bottom. P

If you want to try this trick, it's necessary to use cups that you can't see through. P

Thank you for your great performance. It was really amazing! P

7-7 Let’s Check

What are you reading, Jiwon? P

I'm reading a book about magic and science. P

That sounds interesting. P

Yes. This book introduces 100 magic tricks that use science. I've learned about half of them. P

That's cool. Can you show me some of the tricks? P

Sure. I can show you a balloon trick now. P

Great! I can't wait to see it. P

8-1 Listen & Speak 1

Tim, have you heard of the Gobi Desert? P

Yes, I have. Isn't it in Mongolia and China? P

Yes, it is. Yesterday, I saw a TV show about people who crossed the desert on foot. P

Only on foot? P

Yes, it took them about 51 days. P

Wow, that's amazing. I want to experience life in the desert but I don't want to cross it on foot. P

Well, I want to try and cross the Gobi Desert in 50 days. P

Alex, have you heard about this year's "Ugly Sweater Party?" P

Of course, I have. It's on December 5th, right? P

That's right. Are you going to go? P

I want to, but I don't have an ugly sweater. P

I have one that I don't wear at home. You can have it if you want. P

Thanks. That would be great. P

Let's meet in front of the Student Center and go inside together. P

8-2 Listen & Speak 2

What can you do to be healthy? First, try to exercise every day. P

Second, try to eat healthy food. P

Don't eat too much fast food. P

Third, wash your hands before meals. P

Do these tips sound hard to do? P

Well, take one step at a time and don't give up. P

Then you'll live a healthy life. P

Hojun, are you going to try out for the school ice hockey team? The new season is about to start. P

I heard that Tony and Brad are also trying out for the team. They're so good. P

Well, you're also good at ice hockey, so don't give up! P

Okay, I'll try my best. Thanks a lot. P

8-3 Real Life Communication

Emily, are you excited about your match on Saturday? P

Not really. We're playing against a strong team. I think we'll lose. P

Don't say that. Have you heard about the Greek team in the 2004 Euro Cup? P

No, I haven't. What about them? P

They were a weak team, so everyone thought that they would lose. P

What happened? P

They played as a team and worked hard. Finally, they won the Euro Cup. So, don't give up. P

Thanks, Dad. We'll try our best. P

8-4 Reading 1

Koh Panyee was a small floating village in the middle of the sea. P

Although the boys in the village never played soccer before, they loved watching it on TV. P

One day, the boys decided to make their own soccer team. P

However, people laughed at their idea. P

“That's impossible.” “What makes you say so?” P

“Look around. Where are you going to play soccer?” P

The villagers were right. The boys had no place to play soccer. They were discouraged. P

“Don't give up! We can still play soccer.” P

“Let's make our own soccer field.” P

8-5 Reading 2

The boys gathered old boats and pieces of wood. P

They put the boats together and nailed the wood to them. P

After much hard work, they finally had a floating field. P

It was shaky and had nails everywhere. P

The ball and the boys would often fall into the sea, so the field was always wet and slippery. P

They had no shoes so they had to play in bare feet. P

Still, they didn't care. P

In fact, they built excellent skills and enjoyed playing soccer more. P

One day, a boy brought a poster about a soccer tournament. P

They decided to give it a try. P

When they were about to leave, the villagers gave them new shoes and uniforms. P

Some even came to watch the game. P

This made the boys feel better. P

At first, people saw them as the weakest team. P

However, when the tournament started, the soccer team surprised everyone. P

8-6 Reading 3

On the day of the semi-final, it was raining hard. P

They were losing by two goals and it looked impossible to win. P

“The other team is so strong,” they thought. P

But the boys didn't give up. P

They took off their shoes during the second half and the game changed completely. P

They played better in the rain thanks to the slippery field at home. P

Although they lost by a score of three to two, still, they felt proud of themselves. P

They didn't give up when they were losing. P

They tried their best until the end. P

8-7 Culture & Life

The women's field hockey team from Zimbabwe surprised the whole world. P

Although they had only a month to prepare, they won the gold medal at the 1980 Olympic Games. P

The Greek team entered the 2004 Euro Cup without much hope. P

They were back in the tournament for the first time in 24 years. P

They met a strong team from Portugal in the final. P

Still, they won the game and it was a historic moment. P

The women's handball team from South Korea won a medal in the 2004 Olympic Games. P

Although people saw them as a weak team, they fought hard against the team from Denmark. P