1-1 Reading 1
Many students learn new languages because of school requirements. P
Many others learn them for fun. P
In any case, students everywhere have found interesting ways to study new languages. P
Let's meet these students and listen to their ideas. P
I'm a big fan of a Spanish soccer team. P
I want to understand interviews with my favorite players. P
However, it's not easy because I don't know Spanish that well. P
How can I improve my Spanish? P
1-2 Reading 2
The best way to learn a new language is to practice it every day. P
I have changed the language of my phone to Spanish, and I have been writing my shopping lists in Spanish! P
What's most important is to become familiar with the language first. P
I suggest watching Spanish movies often. P
It will help you get used to the sound of the language. P
If the people talk too fast, try watching Spanish children's movies first. P
Some words are used only in soccer, not in everyday life. P
Learn some soccer vocabulary and memorize it. P
Also, why don't you try writing a review of a match in Spanish? P
It will help you improve your writing skills. P
1-3 Reading 3
DREAM4 is back! I'm so excited to see my favorite Korean boy band perform. P
Their singing and their dancing are just perfect. P
I want to understand their songs without subtitles or translations though. P
You should find friends who are interested in DREAM4 and start a club. P
In my club, we motivate one another. P
We translate songs and sing together. P
Doing these things is fun and really improves our Korean! P
1-4 Reading 4
Follow DREAM4 on social media. P
They often post short messages in Korean about how they are doing. P
They also post pictures with the messages, so you can understand the posts more easily. P
I recommend watching Korean dramas. P
I've been watching Korean dramas for a year, and they're really interesting! P
You can use Korean subtitles for help with listening. P
It's also a good idea to print out the subtitles and read them first. P
There are hundreds of good tips out there, but everyone has their own way of learning. P
Find what keeps you motivated; then you will enjoy learning more. P
Remember, every language is hard at first, but a new language can make your world much bigger! P
2-1 Reading 1
We all know that a diet containing a variety of foods keeps our bodies healthy. P
But sometimes we are not sure which foods are good for which body parts. P
Nature, however, gives us a big clue. P
Look at the following examples. P
Each of these foods not only looks like a certain body part but is also good for that body part. P
2-2 Reading 2
Slice open a tomato and compare it with the human heart. P
You will see that they look similar. P
They both have multiple hollow spaces and are red. P
Researchers say that the chemicals that make tomatoes red are good for your heart and blood. P
In addition, eating tomatoes can lower your risk of heart disease. P
Look at the shape of a walnut. P
Do you notice anything? Yes, it's very similar to the shape of the human brain! P
A walnut is divided into two parts, just like the brain. P
Walnuts also have wrinkles, which the brain has too. P
Studies show that walnuts help our brains stay healthy and active. P
They are also good for preventing Alzheimer's disease. P
2-3 Reading 3
A slice of carrot looks like the human eye. P
Carrots have some chemicals that can make vitamin A, which improves your vision. P
It helps your eyes process light and send a clear image to the brain. P
So if you want healthy eyes, eat carrots. P
Cutting onions is not fun because it makes you cry. P
But try slicing one anyway. P
You can see that the inside looks a little like a human cell. P
Scientists say that onions contain vitamin B, which helps make new, healthy cells. P
2-4 Reading 4
Now, let's move on to ginger. P
What body part comes to mind when you see it? Doesn't it look like a stomach? P
You may not like ginger's strong taste or smell, P
but these come from a special chemical that prevents you from feeling sick and throwing up. P
For this reason, ginger can be good for your stomach. P
Isn't it amazing that some foods mirror the body parts that they are good for? P
Interestingly, there are many other such foods. P
Find as many as you can and try to eat a variety of them. P
3-1 Reading 1
One night in February, after I had gone to bed, an earthquake hit. P
I woke up suddenly because my bed was shaking. P
I thought my brother was shaking my bed as a joke. P
But then I heard the mirror on my desk fall to the floor and break into pieces. P
I knew it wasn’t my brother then, but I still didn’t know what exactly was happening. P
Soon the whole room began to shake violently, and my confusion turned to panic. P
My mom shouted that it was an earthquake and ran into my room. P
Since it was my first time experiencing an earthquake, I didn’t know how to react. P
I just kept saying, “What should I do?” P
3-2 Reading 2
My mom pulled me and my brother out of bed. P
We ran to the kitchen and crawled under the table. P
I could see the light swinging violently and books falling to the floor. P
Our family picture dropped from the wall and the glass covering it broke. P
A cup tipped over and rolled off the kitchen table. P
Every second, I could hear something else in the apartment break. P
I started to worry that the building would collapse. P
3-3 Reading 3
Then the shaking seemed to stop. P
We started crawling toward the door. P
At that moment, my mom’s cell phone rang. P
It was my dad, who was coming home from work. P
He shouted, “It stopped! Get out of the building! Take the stairs! P
Don’t take the elevator! Hurry!” “Where are you? Are you okay?” my mom asked urgently. P
My dad answered, “Don’t worry. I’m okay. P
I was driving home when the shaking started. P
But I pulled over immediately. P
I’m listening to the radio right now to find out what’s going on. P
3-4 Reading 4
We nervously made our way down the stairs and outside. P
I looked around. P
Parts of buildings had fallen and had smashed several cars. P
We went to an open space to avoid more falling pieces. P
How could all this have happened in a few minutes? P
Although I had done many earthquake drills in school, P
I had never thought I’d experience a real earthquake. P
I still get scared when I remember that night. P
I can’t forget the panic I felt when the furniture was shaking and things were falling to the floor. P
After that night, I began to take earthquake drills seriously. P
I realized that I should be prepared for the next earthquake, which can occur at any time. P
4-1 Reading 1
The election is coming up. P
Why don't you run for class representative, Yumi? P
No way. I'm not the right person for that position. P
I've never thought about running. P
Come on, Brian. Leaders have special qualities. P
I don't think a person like me can be called a leader. P
What do you mean? I think you have very good leadership qualities. P
You're really friendly and outgoing. P
You also help people get along. P
I have no doubt that you will be elected if you run. P
4-2 Reading 2
Brian told me this afternoon that I have good leadership qualities. P
No one has ever told me that before. P
Why does he think so? Maybe he was just trying to be nice. P
When he said that to me, however, I started to think. P
Can I really become a leader? I don't know. P
I think leaders should have a vision, clear goals, and the ability to motivate others. P
I don't have any of those things. P
Then I suddenly started to wonder if these are the only qualities that make a good leader. P
Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe there are other leadership qualities. P
So I decided to do some research online. P
4-3 Reading 3
Here's what I found! P
GREEN LEADERS. “Team Builders” P
Ensure that the team feels valued. P
Create a positive environment. P
Are friendly and easy to talk to. P
RED LEADERS. “Logical Analysts” P
Have good reasoning skills. P
Analyze problems and situations. P
Think of the most effective ways to achieve the team’s goals. P
PURPLE LEADERS. “Hands-Off Managers” P
Allow others to work on their own. P
Do not try to control people. P
Give advice only when it is needed. P
ORANGE LEADERS. “Strict Directors” P
Make everyone’s role clear. P
Make sure everything is finished on time. P
Ensure each step is done properly. P
YELLOW LEADERS. “Quiet Supporters” P
Lead by example. P
Let the team members shine instead. P
Meet the team members’ needs. P
BLUE LEADERS. “Creative Thinkers” P
Approach problems in new ways. P
Come up with fresh ideas. P
Deal with tasks differently from others. P
4-4 Reading 4
I was surprised that there are actually many different leadership styles, but soon I realized the reason. P
We belong to many different groups, and many different situations can come up in our lives. P
They all call for different leadership styles. P
Each group's unique situation determines the best leadership style. P
“I am a part of many different groups, and I have different responsibilities in each group.” P
After reading everything, I became more confident. P
I discovered that I have some of the qualities of a “green leader." P
If my classmates think a green leader would make our class better, they might pick me to be class representative! Okay, let's try it! P
5-1 Reading 1
It is important for us to find ways to protect the environment. P
Some people have found creative ways to save the earth. P
One example is an underwater museum in Cancun, Mexico. P
Let’s meet Dr. Rosa Allison, an art professor, and listen to her explanation about the special museum. P
Cancun is a city where 4.8 million tourists travel every year. P
One of the most popular activities to do there is looking at the area’s beautiful sea life underwater. P
However, tourist activities are seriously damaging parts of the sea near Cancun. P
Dr. Rosa Allison Art professor. P
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To prevent this, artists did something interesting. P
They thought if they attracted tourists to a different part of the sea, the dying areas could have time to get better. P
They made an underwater museum away from the places where sea life was dying. P
It’s about 14 meters below the surface and contains 500 statues. P
The statues are made from materials that support sea life. P
They provide additional places for plants and animals to live on. P
Over time, many types of sea life will grow on the statues, which will make the artwork unique. P
The artists want people to see a variety of sea life on the statues. P
If people realize how rich sea life is, they will understand how important it is to save the sea. P
5-3 Reading 3
In Singapore, people are using architecture to protect the environment on land. P
Let’s hear what Rajesh Khan, an architect, says about eco-friendly buildings. P
Singapore is hot throughout the year. P
Most buildings need air conditioning, which uses a lot of energy and contributes to climate change. P
That’s why architects in Singapore have begun to design eco-friendly buildings that use less air conditioning but are still cool inside. P
For example, many buildings in Singapore are designed to have an open structure. P
This structure makes it possible for outside air to move throughout a building. P
This natural air flow is how these buildings stay cool. P
Rajesh Khan Architect P
5-4 Reading 4
In addition to making open structures, architects add large gardens. P
This greenery provides shade and protects parts of the building from direct sunlight, which keeps the building cooler. P
Eco-friendly buildings like these not only help protect the environment, but also provide people with a good quality of life. P
Those are the goals of this new style of architecture. P
Hopefully, architects will keep coming up with new eco-friendly ideas. P
Every field has different ways of protecting the environment. P
With more innovation, humans and nature will be able to live together in harmony far into the future. P
6-2 Reading 2
Borrow from your neighbors! P
Ask Your Neighbors helps people easily find items that they can borrow from others. P
First, users download the app and search for another user that has the item they need. P
Then they pick up the item and return it later. P
Jasmine December 12, 2019. P
I asked for a board game and got one in less than 30 minutes. P
I love saving money by borrowing things that I don’t often need. P
Also, I think it’s environmentally friendly. P
The fewer products we buy, the more resources we save. P
Cassandra March 7, 2020. P
Seeing a lot of positive reviews, I decided to borrow a bike helmet. P
When I got it, however, it was broken. P
I was so upset! P
Ask Your Neighbors March 9, 2020. P
We’re sorry that you had such a negative experience. P
To fix this issue, we are asking lenders to update the pictures of their items regularly. P
This will let other users know the exact condition of the product. P
6-3 Reading 3
I can look after your pet! P
Pet Sitter Finder is the perfect app for pet lovers and pet owners. P
It helps pet owners find reliable people to look after their pets. P
When a pet owner is looking for pet sitters, he or she uploads a post. P
Pet sitters or dog walkers can then send messages to the owner. P
The owner checks their reviews and chooses the best person. P
George November 12, 2019. P
I use this app whenever I’m going out of town. P
I have some concerns about my personal information though. P
What if people use my phone number for other purposes? P
Pet Sitter Finder November 14, 2019. P
We’re aware of this issue. P
We’re now developing a system that allows users to communicate freely without showing their personal information. P
Samantha February 22, 2020. P
Animals aren’t allowed in my apartment, so I don’t have any pets. P
However, by using Pet Sitter Finder, I can experience the joy of walking a dog. P
6-4 Reading 4
What great apps! We can borrow a tent and find someone to take care of our dog. P
That’s right. These kinds of services are part of the “sharing economy.” P
People can share their items with others and provide services to them at a small fee or for free. P
But these services do have some weaknesses. P
Some people left negative reviews about the services. P
Well, I think the more people use the services, the more they will improve. P
7-1 Reading 1
Where Do We See Robots? P
Robots are not only in movies and books anymore. P
Around the world, robots are doing a variety of tasks. P
There are delivery robots flying in the sky, robot arms in factories, and service robots in public places. P
A delivery robot in the sky. P
Robot arms in a factory. P
A service robot at the PyeongChang Olympics. P
7-2 Reading 2
Robots Are Becoming Smart. P
In the past, robots performed only easy tasks that humans programmed them to do. P
However, robots are now getting "smarter," and soon they might be able to think like humans. P
What makes this possible is artificial intelligence (AI). P
Robots that have AI can perceive environments and make decisions. P
They can also recognize speech, tell jokes, and play games with humans. P
AI Speakers,They can answer your questions, control machines in your home, and play music for you. P
AI Pets. They act just like real dogs. P
They walk and play with their owners and recognize praise. P
7-3 Reading 3
Robots around Us - Present and Future P
Robots are making things faster and easier. P
They can help us anywhere in our homes, on roads, or in disaster areas. P
Home Helper Robot P
This robot helps your family throughout the day. P
Cooking and cleaning would be easier if you had one. P
It also talks with family members and can sense emotions. P
Self-Driving Car. P
A self-driving car doesn't need a driver. P
With cameras, sensors, and software, it can navigate roads for you so that you can relax and enjoy the ride. P
Robot Swarm. P
A robot swarm is a large group of robots that can communicate with one another, like ants or bees. P
They can be used in a variety of places, including farms or building sites. P
They work on tasks and find solutions as a group. P
7-4 Reading 4
Search-and-Rescue Robot. P
Search-and-rescue robots can go into disaster areas that are dangerous for humans. P
They find survivors, deal with dangers, and clear routes so that people can escape to safety. P
Looking toward the Future. P
Our future with robots looks bright but not perfect. P
Some people expect life to become more convenient with the help of robots. P
However, other people worry about problems they might cause, such as threats to our jobs and safety. P
The important thing is to find possible solutions and to ensure that robots are only used for good. P
8-2 Reading 2
After thinking for a while, the first man said, P
“I strongly feel that we should go left.” P
The second man said, “We should go right, because right also means ‘correct.’” P
Then the third man said, “Let’s walk back. P
We came that way, so we can leave that way. P
Then we can walk around the forest.” P
The fourth man disagreed and said, “I think we should keep walking straight. P
The forest cannot go on forever. A new path will open.” P
Looking at them all, the fifth man shook his head and said, "I know how to solve this. Just wait. P
8-3 Reading 3
He started to climb the tallest tree he could find. P
As he climbed, everyone else decided to go their separate ways. P
When the fifth man reached the top, he could see the whole forest. P
Looking at all the paths, he found the shortest way out. P
He hurried down to tell the others. P
However, when he got to the bottom, everyone was gone. P
He thought to himself, Where did they go? I found the best way out. P
He thought they were all wrong and he was the only wise man. P
8-4 Reading 4
However, he was wrong. Everyone was wise. P
Each man had chosen his path and created his future. P
The man who went to the left walked deeper into the forest. P
He was attacked by wild animals and almost died of hunger. P
Soon he learned how to protect himself and find food. P
In the end, he made his way out of the forest and taught others survival skills. P
The man who went to the right met a group of thieves. P
They took everything from him and made him join them. P
While he was with them, he showed them great kindness. P
The thieves were moved by his kindness and learned from his wisdom. P
Later, they also became wise men. P
The man who walked back created a safe path around the forest. P
Using this path, people could get where they were going without getting lost, P
even though the trip took a little longer. P
8-5 Reading 5
The man who went straight became a pioneer. P
He left the forest and discovered places no one else had been before. P
Thanks to him, people could enjoy these new beautiful lands. P
The man who climbed the tree became a guide. P
Since he had found many different paths. P
he was able to teach people how to find the quickest ways to their destinations. P
This is how the five men found their own paths. P
Like them, we are each on our own journey in life, and we cannot compare one journey to another. P
You have to create your own path. P
Listen to yourself, make a decision, and act on it. P
Then, someday, you will realize that you have been living the life that is right for you. P