1-1 Reading 1
The new school year is here! Are you nervous about talking to other students? P
Do you have trouble starting conversations? P
What about keeping conversations going? Don't worry. P
Here are five tips to become a better talker. P
Start by asking interesting questions. P
Most people love to talk about themselves. P
So give them the chance. When you ask questions about people, they will answer gladly. P
1-2 Reading 2
Be a good listener. Many people are poor listeners. P
So how can you be a good listener? Look people in the eye. P
Listen carefully to their words. P
Don't look at your cell phone or space out! P
Give feedback. Be an active listener. P
Nod your head from time to time. P
You can say little things like, “Wow!” or “Cool.” P
You can also say something like, “That's interesting.Tell me more.” P
Giving feedback shows that you're listening. P
1-3 Reading 3
Share common interests. You can't have a conversation by just listening. P
What do you and your partner have in common? P
Do you both like sports? Then talk about your favorite baseball team. P
“You like baseball, right? So do I. Let’s talk about it.” P
Pay attention to the listener P
Sometimes people may not be interested in your topic. P
Don't say, "Hey, wake up!" or "Why aren't you listening to me?" P
Change the topic, or your partner will fall asleep. P
Give the other person a chance to talk. P
“Did I tell you about my favorite team?" P
“I’m talking too much. Let’s change the topic.” P
Practice these tips, and you will soon be a great talker. P
Put others first, and everyone will want to talk with you. P
1-4 Listen and Speak 1
I'm so excited about the new school year. P
Me, too. It's going to be great! P
What can I do to make a lot of new friends? P
You can join a sports club. P
That's a great idea. P
Mike, did you join any clubs? P
Yes, I joined the singing club. P
What's wrong, Jenny? P
I'm the president of the magic club. But I only have two members. P
Oh, no. That's terrible. P
What can I do to get more members? P
Why don't you post an ad on the school bulletin board? P
That's a good idea. I'll do it right away. P
1-5 Listen and Speak 2
Amy, what does this Chinese character mean? P
I have no idea. How about asking your teacher? P
Oh, I'm sorry. On the way, I ran into a foreigner. P
I had to take him to the subway station. P
Why didn't you just tell him the directions? P
He didn't speak English very well. P
How about using the Talk Smart app next time? P
Talk Smart? What kind of app is it? P
It changes one language to another. It's really helpful. P
Really? I'll try it next time. P
1-6 Real Life Talk
Hey, Mina, what's wrong? P
My best friend, Kate, is mad at me. P
That's terrible. What happened? P
I said her new hairstyle was cute just like my dog's. P
No wonder she's mad at you. P
Right. She won't talk to me. P
Yeah. She's probably really angry. P
What can I do to make up with her? P
How about sending her a text? P
That's a good idea. I'll do that. P
2-1 Reading 1
I am in the eighth grade and my sister, Hope, is in the third grade. P
My father is a banker and my mother is a teacher. P
We have a dog, Smiley. Sounds pretty normal, right? P
But a crazy thing happened last week. P
My father usually comes home late from work. P
So, we only see him on the weekends. P
Even then, he usually sleeps or watches television. P
But last Friday, he came home early for dinner. P
At the table, we were all doing our own thing. P
Hope was giving food to Smiley. P
My mother was telling her not to do so. I was texting. P
2-2 Reading 2
My father said, "Pass me the bread, please." P
"No one heard him, so he asked again, "Can someone pass me the bread?" P
I heard him this time, but I was too busy with my phone. P
My mother was yelling, "Don’t feed Smiley!" P
Hope was feeding Smiley. Smiley was jumping up and down. P
My father shouted, "Am I invisible? Pass me the bread!” P
Then, it happened. Poof! My father disappeared like magic. P
He became invisible! We could hear him, but we couldn't see him. P
We asked, "Where are you?" P
"I'm right in front of you," he replied. P
We couldn't do anything for him. It was an awful night. P
Next morning, we went to the hospital and asked the doctor to help us. P
I said, "He has been invisible since last night." P
The doctor shook his head and said, "I can't help you. P
I've never seen anything like this before. P
2-3 Reading 3
When we came home, Hope said, "I miss Daddy." She started crying. P
My mother joined her. In a few moments, we were a sea of tears. P
"Come back, Dad! I promise to pass you the bread every day!" I cried. P
Then, it happened. My father appeared again! P
He hugged us and said, "Thank you for all the attention. P
I promise to come home earlier and play with you on the weekends. P
2-4 Listen and Speak 1
Can we arrive in time? P
Of course. The train leaves at 5:10. P
But it's already 4:30. P
The train station isn't very far from here. I'm sure we'll arrive there before 5. P
Hey, Minsu. What's up? You look so worried. P
The English speaking test is this afternoon. P
Don't worry. You practiced a lot. P
But I get so nervous when I'm in front of the teacher. P
Everybody does. I'm sure you'll do well. P
Do you really think so? P
Of course. You are a great English speaker. P
Thanks. I feel much better now. P
2-5 Listen and Speak 2
Who’s that? P
He’s my new badminton coach. P
He’s very tall and handsome. What is he like? P
He is very friendly and humorous. I like him a lot. P
Sue, how do you like your school these days? P
I like it a lot, Dad. I already made two new friends, Rosa and Mike. P
Happy to hear that. How did you become friends? P
We all love English. We are also in the same club. P
That’s great. What are they like? P
Rosa is very kind. P
How about Mike? P
He is outgoing. P
Why don’t you invite them over for dinner? P
2-6 Real Life Talk
Hojin, I’m looking for a singer for my school band. P
Oh, he’s my classmate. He just moved to our school last week. P
Is he a good singer? P
Yeah, he sings beautifully. I’m sure he will be perfect for your band. P
Can you tell me more about him? What’s he like? P
Well, he is very outgoing and friendly. P
Great. Can I have his phone number? P
3-1 Reading 1
Do you have a favorite K-pop idol? Many students will answer, “Yes.” P
These students often show great love for their stars. P
Some scream madly at concerts. P
Others wait hours to take pictures of their stars. P
Some students even travel to another city to see their favorite stars. P
Are idols a recent creation? No way! Did idols begin with The Beatles in the 1960’s? P
They were loved by many, but they were not the first. P
How about Elvis Presley in the 1950’s? Not even close. P
To find the answer, let’s take a time machine to a concert hall in Vienna in 1845. P
3-2 Reading 2
All the seats are filled. Unlike other concerts, the side of the piano faces the audience. P
This way, the audience can see the handsome 185cm pianist better. P
He doesn’t have any sheet music with him. P
He begins to play from memory. P
He starts slowly by softly touching the keys. P
All the people hold their breath because they don’t want to miss a single note. P
He builds up speed, and his long fingers press down on many keys at once. P
This makes the music very powerful and rich. P
3-3 Reading 3
The audience pays attention to his every little body movement. P
His long beautiful hair flies everywhere. P
It’s like watching a piano and ballet performance at once. P
Time flies and the concert ends. P
People scream and throw flowers and pieces of clothing onto the stage. P
The concert hall goes wild! P
Who was this amazing star? P
His name was Franz Liszt and he was born in 1811 in Hungary. P
He first started playing the piano when he was seven. P
Liszt later became a great pianist, composer and teacher. P
But many people think of him as the first idol. P
Why don’t you give his music a listen? P
If you like today’s idols, you will love the original idol. P
3-4 Listen and Speak 1
Hi, Sumin. How’s the book club going? P
It’s fun. I read lots of interesting books. P
Which book do you like best? P
I like Charlotte’s Web best. P
Jiho, what are you going to do this Saturday? P
I’m going to Blue Sky’s fan meeting with my friends. P
Wow, I’m also a big fan of the band. P
Really? Which member do you like best, Amy? P
I like Lucy best. She sings really well. P
I like the drummer, Mike, best. He’s fantastic! Do you want to join us? P
Sure, I’d love to. I can’t wait! P
3-5 Listen and Speak 2
Why do you have all those old clothes? P
I’m going to sell them at the flea market. P
Really? I have some old clothes, too. P
Then why don’t you join me this Saturday? P
Tom, why do you have so many paper flowers? P
They’re for my mom’s birthday. P
They’re so beautiful. Where did you get them? P
Wow, you’re really good. P
Thanks. I’m taking a paper folding class these days. P
They are going to be the perfect gift for your mom. P
I hope so, too. P
3-6 Real Life Talk
Good afternoon, friends. I’m Mina with the school radio show. P
Today Mr. Smith, our English teacher, is here with us. Hi, Mr. Smith. P
Hello, everyone. I’m happy to be here with you. P
Let’s talk about music. Mr. Smith, what’s your favorite band? P
Definitely The Beatles. P
Oh, I like them, too. Which song do you like best? P
I like most of their songs, but I like Hey Jude best. P
Why do you like it? P
Because the song makes me feel better when I’m down. P
That’s great! Let’s listen to the song. P
4-1 Reading 1
Imagine you are in the middle of a great desert. P
The sands go on and on in every direction. P
The sun feels like a giant ball of fire. P
The hot wind burns your face and throat. P
You open your backpack to drink some water. P
Oh, no! You’re almost out of water. P
You wet your throat with a drop of water and keep going. P
Sounds like a bad dream? P
Well, this is not a dream for the people who take part in the 4 Deserts Race. P
The 4 Deserts Race is a series of four races across the world’s toughest deserts. P
Each race is 250 kilometers long and takes seven days. P
4-2 Reading 2
The first race takes place in the Atacama Desert in Chile. P
It is the driest desert in the world. P
In fact, it hasn’t rained in some parts of the Atacama Desert for 400 years! P
The next race goes to the Gobi Desert in China. P
It is the windiest desert on earth. P
The third race heads to the Sahara Desert in Egypt. P
It is the hottest of the four deserts. P
Temperatures can reach up to 50°C. P
Finally, the race travels to the coldest desert on earth, Antarctica. P
If you throw boiling water into the air here, it freezes! P
4-3 Reading 3
Only the greatest runners on the planet can take part in the 4 Deserts Race, right? Not exactly. P
Many of the participants are ordinary people like you and me. P
So why do they do it? Adrianna, a librarian from France, says, P
It’s a chance to test your limits and make your own history. P
Anyone who crosses the finish line can do anything. P
4-4 Listen and Speak 1
What does Bomi do in her free time? P
Bomi, what do you do in your free time? P
I often bake cookies. How about you, Tony? P
I usually watch movies. P
I’m so happy. It’s Friday! P
What are you going to do on the weekend, Jean? P
I’m going to play badminton. P
Do you play badminton often? P
Yes, it’s my favorite free time activity. P
Who do you usually play with? P
My dad. What do you do in your free time? P
I often go to the Han River and ride my bike. P
4-5 Listen and Speak 2
Tom, have you ever been to Jeju-do? P
Yes, I have. I went there last winter vacation. What about you? P
I’ve never been there, but I’m going there this summer. P
That’s great! I’m sure you’ll like it a lot. P
Mike, have you ever heard of flying yoga? P
I’ve seen it on TV. People were hanging in the air! P
Guess what? I’m learning it these days. P
Really? It looked so scary. Do you like it, Suji? P
At first, I was a little scared, but now I’m enjoying it. P
Sounds great! I think I should exercise more, too. P
Do you want to join my yoga class? P
No, that’s too scary for me. I’ll just play basketball. P
4-6 Real Life Talk
Judy, what do you do in your free time? P
I often go rock climbing with my dad. P
What mountain do you go to? P
No, Hojin. I usually do it at a gym near my house. P
I see. Have you ever done it on a real mountain? P
Not yet. But I hope to do it someday. P
That’s really cool. Can I come and join you next time? P
Sure. I’m going this Saturday. P
That sounds great. P
You’re going to love it! P
4-7 Think and Write
The school sports day was held on May 14th. It was very exciting. P
Students played basketball and did group jump rope. P
They also ran a relay race and a 100m race. P
Class 2 won the group jump rope, and Class 1 won the relay race. P
Class 3 won the basketball game and the 100m race. P
They got the highest score and became the overall winner. P
All the classes had great fun. P
4-8 Project
The game is played with a bat and a ball. P
Athletes play on the ice. P
Athletes carry, throw or kick a ball. P
The sport is famous for its amazing kicks. P
How many players are on the field for each team? P
How long is the game? P
What kinds of equipment do the players use? P
Taekwondo is a Korean traditional sport that trains one’s body and mind. P
It is one of the most popular sports in the world. P
People who do taekwondo wear white uniforms. P
Taekwondo training includes jumping, punching, kicking and shouting. P
It teaches you ways to protect yourself. P
5-1 Listen and Speak 1
Excuse me. How can I get to the library? P
Oh, the library? Cross the street and go straight two blocks. Then make a left. P
Thank you very much. P
Hi, Emma. What’s up? P
Hey, Minsu. Are you free this Saturday? P
Yes. Why do you ask? P
Well, how about having lunch together? P
Let’s try the new Chinese restaurant, Ming’s. It’s near the school. P
Okay. How can I get there from the school? P
Come out from the school and go straight to Green Street. P
Make a left, and the restaurant will be on your left. P
All right. Let’s meet at 12 o’clock. P
Wonderful. See you then. P
5-2 Listen and Speak 2
Jinho, hurry up. We’re going to be late for the movie. P
How long will it take to get to the theater? P
It will take about 15 minutes by bus. P
All right. I’m almost ready. P
I’m so excited about the school festival this Friday. P
What can we do to advertise it, Andy? P
How about making posters? P
Great idea. We can post them in our neighborhood. P
Right. How long will it take to make them? P
Well, it will take about three hours. P
I hope many people come to the festival. P
5-3 Real Life Talk
Excuse me. How can I get to Suwon Hwaseong from here? P
It’s easy. Do you see the bus stop over there? P
Take the No. 11 bus and get off at the sixth stop. P
How long will it take to get there? P
It will take about 20 minutes. P
No problem. Are you going there for the festival? P
Yes. I heard it’s a lot of fun. P
I hope you have a great time. P
5-4 Reading 1
Holi is the most popular festival in my country. It is usually in March. P
During the festival, we say goodbye to cold winter and hello to warm spring. P
We celebrate the festival everywhere for two days. P
On the first day, people gather around a big fire at night and sing and dance. P
The main event begins the next day. P
Children and adults chase each other with gulal. P
What is gulal? It is blue, yellow, green and pink powder. P
It’s a lot of fun to run around and throw colorful powder at everyone. P
We also join street parades! P
5-5 Reading 2
Have you heard of the White Nights? P
Every summer, this amazing thing happens in my hometown. P
The night sky does not get completely dark. P
During that time, we hold the White Nights Festival. P
It usually starts in May and lasts for about a month. P
During the festival, there is a ballet or an opera almost every night. P
5-6 Reading 3
Winter is my favorite season because of the Kiruna Snow Festival. P
The festival starts in the last week of January and goes on for five or six days. P
The largest event is the snow design competition. P
The artists shape huge piles of snow into animals, buildings, and other beautiful artworks. P
People watch the artists shaping their works from beginning to end. P
My favorite activity is the dog sled ride. P
It is amazing to fly through a world of snow on a dog sled. P
6-1 Listen and Speak 1
Do you know what this is? P
Um, it looks like a glue stick. P
No, it’s a butter stick. P
Oh, is there butter in it? P
Yes, you can spread butter on the bread with it. P
Hello, class! Jisu is today’s speaker for show and tell. P
Do you know who this man is? His name is Alexander Graham Bell. P
Bell was an inventor. He was interested in sound. P
What did he invent? Yes, the telephone! His mother and wife were deaf. P
So he also made some inventions for deaf people and opened a school for them. P
6-2 Listen and Speak 2
This looks interesting. What is it for? P
It’s for slicing eggs. P
Really? May I try it? P
Sure, here is an egg. P
Mom, look at these slippers. I made them in science class. P
Why did you make slippers in science class? P
They are not just for wearing. P
Then, what are they for? P
You can put them on and clean the floor. P
Oh, so you will clean your room from now on? P
Sure. Don’t worry about my room, Mom. P
6-3 Real Life Talk
How was your weekend, Hojin? P
I had a great time. I went to a science exhibition with my brother. P
Did you? I heard there were so many interesting things. P
Yes. Look at this. I bought it there. Do you know what it is? P
Well, I’m not sure. What is it? P
It’s a VR headset. P
A VR headset? What is it for? P
If you wear it, you can experience another world. P
Sounds cool. May I try it? P
Sure. Here you go. P
6-4 Reading 1
Do you want to live on another planet? P
The Korea Space Organization is looking for people to go to MARS! P
Our mission is to build a city on Mars. P
We’re looking for someone... P
who is healthy. who is creative and curious. P
who can get along with others. who can adapt to a new environment quickly. P
To apply, send us a short video. P
The video must include the answers to the following questions: P
Why do you want to go to Mars? P
Do you have a good sense of humor? P
Why are you the perfect person for this mission? P
This is a chance of a lifetime, so don’t miss out! P
6-5 Reading 2
Although there are many books and movies about Mars, no one has been there yet. P
These days, scientists are looking at Mars as a new home. P
In fact, NASA and some companies are trying to send people there right now. P
The big question is, “Can people live on Mars?” P
Many scientists believe so for several reasons. P
First, they think that there is water on Mars. P
This is great because water is necessary for all life. P
Second, Mars has hard land to build houses and buildings on. P
Third, the length of day and night on Mars is similar to that on Earth. P
In addition, Mars also has four seasons. So, people can lead similar lives. P
Lastly, Mars is not very far. It is the second closest planet to Earth. P
6-6 Reading 3
Mars, however, has some differences from Earth. P
First, Mars is about half the size of Earth. P
It is the second smallest planet in the solar system. P
Second, a year on Mars is about twice as long as a year on Earth. P
Third, Mars is much colder than Earth. P
On average, it is about -60˚C on Mars. P
This is because Mars is farther away from the Sun than Earth. P
Although no one can answer the big question right now, it is exciting to imagine this new world. P
Who knows? You could be the first Korean on Mars! P
6-7 Think and Write
My name is Suji Lee from Korea. I’m 15 years old. P
I want to go to Mars because I’ve been curious about space. P
I’m friendly and I enjoy making friends. I’m good at taking photos. P
I’m the perfect person for this mission because I can adapt to a new environment quickly. P
Although I’m young, I can communicate well with others. P
Give me the chance to live on Mars! P
7-1 Listen and Speak 1
Can you recommend a good movie? P
Try Star Wars. I really liked it. P
Oh, I haven’t seen it yet. P
It’s the number one movie right now. P
May I help you? P
Yes. I’m looking for a backpack. Can you recommend one? P
How about this red one? Red is the most popular color these days. P
My old backpack was red, so I want a different color. P
How about this navy one? It has side pockets. P
Oh, that looks good. I’ll take it. P
7-2 Listen and Speak 2
Tom, you got a new smartphone. P
Yes, I did. I’m really happy with it. P
What do you like most about it? P
I love the camera. It takes great pictures. P
Hi, Suji. How did you like your trip to Gyeongju? P
I was very happy with it. P
Where did you visit? P
I visited Cheomseongdae. It was great. P
Where else did you go? P
Bulguksa. It was a wonderful place. P
Sounds like the perfect trip. P
Yeah, but walking up to Seokguram was difficult. P
But I’m sure it was worth it. P
7-3 Real Life Talk
Mina, can you recommend a good pizza restaurant? P
Why don’t you try Antonio’s? It’s my favorite. P
What do you like about it? P
The food is delicious. I recommend the bulgogi pizza. P
How are the prices? P
I think the prices are good, too. P
Sounds like a good restaurant. How do you like the service? P
It’s a little slow on the weekends. P
Okay. I’ll check it out. Thanks. P
No problem. Enjoy your meal! P
7-4 Reading 1
What are you doing, Kyle? P
Oh, Emma. I’m watching the movie, Y-Men 7 on my computer. P
Don’t ask. It’s so boring that I want to cry. P
I’m sorry to hear that. P
I’m so mad. The movie advertisement said it was “The Most Exciting Movie of the Year.” P
Well, you can’t believe everything that you read. P
They lied on the advertisement. I’m going to ask for my money back. P
Hold on, Kyle! They didn’t really lie because they used opinions, not facts. P
7-5 Reading 2
Huh? I’m not following you. P
Opinions express people’s feelings like, “The desert is beautiful.” P
You can’t say that it’s true or not. But, facts can be proven. P
For example, “The Atacama Desert is in Chile,” is a fact. P
You can check that on the map. P
Okay.... But what’s the connection with movies? P
Let me explain. What’s your favorite movie? P
Okay. Let’s look for its advertisement. What does it say? P
It says, “Winner of 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture.” P
See? It uses facts unlike the Y-Men 7 advertisement. Do you see the difference? P
7-6 Reading 3
Not exactly. The Y-Men 7 ad says “Most Exciting Movie” and the Forrest Gump ad says “Best Picture.” P
Aren’t they both opinions? P
That’s a great question, Kyle. P
When people use words like “best” or “most,” they are usually expressing opinions. P
But in the Forrest Gump ad, “Best Picture” is the award which the movie won. P
We can check that on the Internet. That’s a fact. P
From now on I’m only going to trust ads with facts. P
It’s not that simple. Most ads mix facts with opinions. P
So you have to make a smart choice based on both of them. P
Got it! Emma, do you want to watch the rest of Y-Men 7 with me? P
Thanks, but no thanks. Enjoy the rest of the movie! P
8-1 Listen and Speak 1
Jinsu, can I ask you a favor? P
Sure. What is it? P
Can you help me wash the dishes? P
No problem. P
Tony, can you do me a favor? P
Sure. What is it, Narae? P
Can you take care of my dog this weekend? P
My family is going to visit my grandmother in Busan. P
Oh, I’m sorry but I can’t. My mom doesn’t like dogs. P
Oh, what should I do? P
Why don’t you ask Sumin? Her family loves dogs. P
Okay. I’ll call her right now. P
8-2 Listen and Speak 2
Did you see my baseball glove? P
Yes, I saw it under the table. P
Really? It’s not there anymore. P
Then I guess Spot took it. P
Oh, there he is. You bad dog, Spot! P
Nine months have passed so fast, and we are almost at the end of this school year. P
We all had a wonderful year. P
I guess only a few of us will be in the same class next year. P
Don’t be a stranger. Say hello when we see each other, okay? P
8-3 Real Life Talk
Mom, I can’t find my smartphone. Can you help me find it? P
Are you sure you lost it inside the house? P
Yes. I just texted my friend a few minutes ago. P
Where were you at the time? P
In the kitchen. I was making a sandwich. P
Then I guess you left it somewhere in the kitchen. P
I already checked the kitchen, Mom. P
Well, let’s check it again. Oh, here it is. Inside the refrigerator. P
Thanks, Mom. You are the greatest! P
8-4 Reading 1
Mr.Reese, the principal, ran across the wet playground. P
“Shirley! Shirley! I need your help!” P
Shirley was an eighth grade student at Bakersville Middle School. P
She was also the best detective in the whole town. P
“Is there something wrong?” asked Shirley. P
“Someone has stolen the gold medal for the talent show!” P
Mr.Reese took Shirley to the scene of the crime. P
There was a case with a broken window. P
The silver and bronze medals were still there. P
But the gold medal was missing. P
There was a poem in its place. P
8-5 Reading 2
Shirley asked, “Could you tell me when this happened?” P
“A little after nine last night. P
I was making my rounds when I heard a scream. P
I rushed over and found Jocelyn and the case like this.” P
“I wonder who else was here last night.” P
“Sylvia and Harry. They were also practicing for the talent show. P
I’ll call them to my office.” P
Jocelyn was a ninth grade student with short curly red hair. P
“I was practicing my song and I became thirsty. P
I stepped outside the classroom to get some water. P
It was completely dark. Suddenly, there was a loud sound of thunder. P
I think the thief broke the window at that moment. P
Lightning followed right after and it became bright for a second or two. P
Then I saw someone running away from the case.” P
“Did you see the thief’s face?” P
“No, I only saw the thief’s back. But the thief had short hair. P
8-6 Reading 3
Next was an eighth grade student, Sylvia. P
She was tall with long black hair. P
She said, “I was reading my poem aloud in the classroom. P
I heard a scream and went outside. P
There was a girl next to the case. P
With the flash from the lightning, it was like a horror movie. P
I got scared so I ran straight home.” P
“Did you hear the window break?” P
“No, the thunder was too loud. Well, I didn’t do it. P
I was going to win first place anyway.” P
Harry, a seventh grader, had short blonde hair. P
He said, “Hey, you got the wrong guy. P
I was practicing my dance moves. P
I went home a little before nine. P
I didn’t take one step outside the classroom until then.” P
“Did you hear anything strange?” P
“How could I? My music was really loud.” P
“Did you see anyone on the way home?” P
“No, I heard someone singing really badly, but I didn’t see anyone." P
Shirley said, “I don’t need to hear anymore.” Then she turned to the thief. P
“Why don’t you bring the medal back before you get into some real trouble?” P
8-7 Think and Write
When Rapunzel was a baby, a witch put her in a tall tower. P
Rapunzel grew up in the tower. P
She had long hair. The witch used it to climb up the tower. P
The witch always said, “The world outside is very dangerous.” P
One day, a prince heard Rapunzel singing beautifully. P
He said, “Come down. The world outside is wonderful.” P
“I don’t know who is telling the truth.” Rapunzel was confused. P
Finally, she made up her mind. P
She cut her hair and came down from the tower. P
When she faced the world for the first time, she couldn’t believe her eyes. P
“What a wonderful world!” P
9-1 Reading 1
Nick Allen was excited about starting fifth grade, but he was worried about one thing. P
Mrs.Granger’s English class. P
Mrs.Granger was famous for her difficult vocabulary lessons. P
In the first class, Mrs.Granger said, “Everyone should have a good dictionary. P
You can look up the meanings of new words in it.” P
“Mrs.Granger? Who decides the meanings of words? P
I mean, who decided that ‘dog’ means an animal that barks?” Nick asked. P
“You did, Nick. You, me, and the entire town and country. We all agreed. P
That gives the word its meaning. P
Nick wasn’t satisfied. “When did I agree?” he said to himself. P
On the way home, he decided to test Mrs. Granger’s idea. P
He took out a pen and said, “From today, this is a frindle.” P
9-2 Reading 2
The next day, he asked five friends to use the word frindle. P
During class, Nick said, “Mrs.Granger, I forgot my frindle today.” P
His friend, John, held up a pen and said, “I have an extra frindle. P
Do you want to borrow my frindle?” P
Mrs.Granger was not pleased. P
She said, “Your new word is cute, but it already has a perfectly good name, a pen.” P
Nick’s classmates found this funny and began to use the word more and more. P
In just three days, it became the cool word at school. P
9-3 Reading 3
Mrs. Granger said to Nick after class, P
“This is getting out of hand. P
Can you tell your friends to stop saying frindle?” P
“I’m sorry, but I can’t stop it. It started as my word, but now it’s the students’ word.” P
“Very well. Then I have no choice.” P
Mrs. Granger took out an envelope and asked Nick to sign and date the back. P
She said, “I’ll give this letter to you when all this is over.” P
Nick thought, “She really hates me.” P
9-4 Reading 4
Next week, Mrs.Granger began a war with frindle. P
She said that she would punish any student for using it. P
But this only made things worse. P
The students wanted to use the word more and more. P
Frindle quickly spread to nearby middle and high schools. P
Shortly after, a local newspaper reporter wrote an article on the situation and everyone in town knew about it. P
A month later, a national television station covered the news and everyone found out about frindle. P
By the time Nick graduated from elementary school, most students in the country used the word. P
Time flew by and Nick turned 21. P
One day, he received a package. P
Inside it, he found a pen, an envelope and a dictionary. P
The envelope had his signature from fifth grade. P
The dictionary had a yellow note. It said, “Check page 541. P