READING

I. Read Ken's blog post about his family and circle the correct answers.

(Student’s book, Unit 1. Page 9)

Today I want to talk about housework in my family. I think I do the most housework in my family. I clean the kitchen every day. I do the dishes, too. My mom does the shopping. She's a teacher in a school. My sister is a college student. She doesn't do anything! She doesn't make her bed or clean her room. My dad cleans her room after work. He's a chef in a restaurant so he makes dinner. He does the laundry and cleans the bathroom, too. Hmm. Now, I really think about it, my dad does the most housework.

1. What does Ken write about?                                           Ken's school/ Ken's family

2. Who does the shopping?                                                 Ken's sister/ Ken's mom

3. Who makes dinner?                                                         Ken's mom/ Ken's dad

4. Who does the laundry?                                                   Ken's dad/ Ken's mom

5. Who does the most housework in Ken's family?          Ken/ Ken's dad

II. Read the paragraph and answer the questions. (Student’s book, Unit 1. Page 13)

Cần Tho is a city in the south of Vietnam. It is in the Mekong Delta, on the Hậu River. Many people live in Cần Tho. It is a big city. Lots of people visit it to see its floating markets and beautiful rivers. The weather is hot. It is very good for growing food. Farmers grow rice, vegetables, and different fruits. It is an important center for business and transportation.

Questions:
1. Where is Cần Thơ?                       - It is in the south of Vietnam.

2. What is it famous for?                  - …………………………………………………………

3. What's the weather like?             - …………………………………………………………

4. What do the farmers grow?        - ………………………………………………………… 

III. Read the email and answer the questions. (Workbook, Unit 1. Page7)

Send

To:

stella.thompson@frendzmail.com

Subject:

Burano

Dear Stella,

Thanks for letting me know about your hometown.

Let me tell you about my hometown, Burano.

Burano is an island in the north of Italy, about 7 km from Venice. You can take a 40-minute

waterbus ride from Venice. It is famous for its colorful houses. You can take great photos wherever you are on the island. Burano is also famous for its seafood. A lot of restaurants serve great, fresh seafood at cheap prices. Burano is very quiet and peaceful. About three thousand people live here.

It is better to visit Burano in summer because it is very cold in winter.

Please write back soon. I want to know about your family.

Your friend,

Ricardo 

Questions:

1. Where is Burano?                                                - It's in the north of Italy.
2. How can you get to Burano?                   - ……………………………………………………

3. What is Burano famous for?                   - ……………………………………………………

4. How many people live there?                 - ……………………………………………………

5. When is the best time to visit Burano?  - ……………………………………………………

IV. Read the article about Boston. Choose the best word (A, B, or C) for each space.

(Workbook, Review 1. Page 62)

Boston is a (1)............. in the northeast of the USA. About seven hundred thousand people live there. Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA and has a rich history. You can (2)............ about the history of the city by walking along the Freedom Trail. Boston is also (3) ............ for its many art museums. Some museums let you visit for free some evenings. Spring and fall are the best times to (4)............. Boston. However, hotels can (5) .............  expensive in May and September. You will get a cheaper price in January and February. Boston is a place you should visit if you (6)............. to the USA.

1. A. store                              B. hotel                                   C. city                          D. country

2 A. exercise                          B. teach                                  C. work                       D. learn

3. A. excited                           B. exciting                              C. famous                   D. interesting
4. A. go                                   B. visit                                     C. stay                         D. study
5. A. be                                   B. is                                         C. been                       D. are
6. A. learn                              B. stay                                     C. love                         D. travel

V. Reading Read about the three places. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).

(Student’s book, Review 1. Page 86)

Beautiful Places in the World

A. Lijiang is a city in the south of China. About 1.2 million people live there. It has many small canals and stone bridges. Many people visit Lijiang to see the dancing and singing show on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

B. Austin is a city in the south of the USA. About 950 thousand people live there. There are lots of beautiful parks in Austin. People enjoy walking or cycling in the parks or along the river.

C. Sydney is a city in the southeast of Australia. It is the largest city in the country. About 5.2 million people live there. There are many nice beaches in Sydney. It is a great place to go swimming and surfing.

Questions:

1. Which place has lots of stone bridges?  ___A___

2. Which place has nice parks?                   _______

3. Which place has the most people?         _______

4. Which place is famous for a show?        _______

5. Which place is good for taking a walk?  _______