Table of Contents

Unit 01 Travel Reading 1 The Trans-Siberian Railway 8

Reading 2 The Trans-Siberian Railway Tour 10

Unit 02 Teens Reading 1 FAQs about Teenage Hair Loss 12

Reading 2 Signs of Hair Loss 14

Unit 03 Society Reading 1 A Monkey College 16

Reading 2 Living with a Monkey Helper 18

Unit 04 Math Reading 1 The Number Zero 20

Reading 2 Roman Numerals 22

Unit 05 Animals Reading 1 The Cuckoo 24

Reading 2 Legends of Cuckoos 26

Unit 06 Literature Reading 1 An Extract from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 28

Reading 2 Mark Twain’s Novels 30

Unit 07 The Economy Reading 1 Christmas Clubs 32

Reading 2 How to Manage Your Spending 34

Unit 08 Science Reading 1 How Farts Are Made 36

Reading 2 Different Kinds of Farts 38

Unit 09 Jobs Reading 1 An Antarctic Researcher 40

Reading 2 The North and South Poles 42

Unit 10 Culture Reading 1 Cultures of Hong Kong 44

Reading 2 Cha Chaan Tengs 46
Unit 11 Issues Reading 1 Education Apps in Class 48
Reading 2 The Right to Be Forgotten 50

Unit 12 Food Reading 1 Spice 52

Reading 2 Black Pepper 54

Unit 13 The Environment Reading 1 Ecotourism 56

Reading 2 The Bright Side of Ecotourism 58

Unit 14 People Reading 1 Malala Yousafzai 60

Reading 2 Malala’s Speech 62

Unit 15 Technology Reading 1 White Hat Hackers 64

Reading 2 Ways to Prevent Being Hacked 66

Unit 16 Entertainment Reading 1 A Vegetable Orchestra 68

Reading 2 An Interview with a Member 70

Unit 17 The Arts Reading 1 Ancient Egyptian Paintings 72

Reading 2 The Colors of Egyptian Art 74

Unit 18 Sports Reading 1 Chess Boxing 76

Reading 2 The Origin of Chess Boxing 78

Unit 19 Origins Reading 1 T-Shirts 80

Reading 2 Polo Shirts 82

Unit 20 Space Reading 1 The Spacesuit 84

Reading 2 Spacewalk Trainers 86
UNIT
01 Travel
Where do you want to travel to the most
Before Reading and why?

Reading 1

Dear Mom and Dad,

I am traveling on the Trans-Siberian Railway. It is the
longest train system in the world. It has several routes, but
I’m riding on the line that goes from Moscow to Vladivostok.
The journey is about 9,300 kilometers long and takes eight 5

days—that means I am covering about one-fourth of the

earth from west to east!
Today is the sixth day of my journey. Being on the train
never gets boring. ⓐ Most of the passengers are from Russia
or China. ⓑ We share our food and enjoy the beautiful views 10

together. ⓒ It took many years to build the railway. ⓓ At night we sleep in our little
beds.
For days we traveled through Siberia. Two days ago I got off the train to visit Lake
Baikal. Known as the “Blue Eye of Siberia,” it is the deepest and largest freshwater
lake in the world. When I first saw it, I didn’t know what to say. It was so huge and 15

beautiful! I ate a picnic lunch there and swam in the cold, blue water.
I can’t wait to explore Vladivostok. From there, I will take a ferry to Japan.
Love,
Daniel

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 01 Travel
1 What is Daniel’s letter mainly about?
① the beautiful nature of Russia
② visiting famous Russian cities
③ traveling on the Trans-Siberian train
④ the history of the Trans-Siberian Railway

2 Which sentence is NOT needed in the passage?

①ⓐ ②ⓑ ③ⓒ ④ⓓ

3 Which best describes Daniel’s feelings in the 3rd paragraph?

① bored
② proud
③ nervous
④ amazed

4 What is suggested about the Trans-Siberian Railway?

① It is the world’s oldest railway system.
② One of its routes covers about 9,300 kilometers.
③ It helps travelers save a lot of time.
④ Passengers can order Russian and Chinese food on it.

5 What is NOT mentioned about Daniel in the passage?

① how long his train ride will take
② what he does on the train
③ what the purpose of his trip is
④ where he had a stopover

6 Write T if the statement is true and F if it’s false.

(1) Daniel feels a little bored while traveling on the train.
(2) People cannot swim in Lake Baikal because it’s too deep.
(3) Daniel will go to Japan after traveling to Vladivostok.

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 Reading 2

Experience Russia with a Trans-Siberian Railway Tour!

Tour Time: 11 days (all year)

Group Size: 10-15 people
Price per Person: $1,800

Schedule
Day 1 Arrive in Moscow: A group meeting at the hotel
Day 2 Moscow: Free day in Moscow
Day 3-5 On train: Moscow to Irkutsk
Day 6 Arrive at Lake Baikal for 2 nights
Day 7 Free day at Lake Baikal
Day 8-10 On train: Irkutsk to Vladivostok
Day 11 Arrive in Vladivostok

What’s Included What’s Not Included

· English-speaking tour guide · Travel insurance
· Accommodation in hotels with breakfast · Russian visa
· 2nd-class train ticket

For booking and more information, please send an email to

sally@fabrussiantour.com or call 012-555-6789.

What is NOT true about the Trans-Siberian Railway Tour?

① It takes more than a week.
② At least ten people will be on the tour.
③ Only one day will be used as a free day.
④ A train ticket and a tour guide service are provided.
⑤ Personal travel insurance and a Russian visa are not provided.

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 Unit Review
Summary / Graphic Organizer

A Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks.

ferry longest ride swam one-fourth

Reading 1
Daniel’s Trip

The Trans-Siberian Railway

• It’s the train system in the world.
• One of its routes covers about of the earth.

Daniel’s Journey
• He is traveling from Moscow to Vladivostok.
• He is enjoying the beautiful scenery with other passengers.
• He visited Lake Baikal and in the lake.
• After traveling to Vladivostok, he will go to Japan by .

Vocabulary

B Choose the correct word for each definition.

lake view accommodation passenger journey include huge

1 a place to stay or live:

2 what you can see from somewhere:

3 the act of traveling from one place to another:

4 someone who rides in a car, train, plane, or ship:

5 to have as a part of something else:

6 very large in size or amount:

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UNIT
02 Teens
Have you ever noticed hair loss when
Before Reading brushing or washing your hair?

Reading 1

FAQs about Teenage Hair Loss

Question 1 After I take a shower, I find so much hair on

the floor. (A)

It’s normal to lose hair every day. ( ⓐ ) If so, it may be

hair loss. ( ⓑ ) As a teenager, your hormone levels change
greatly. ( ⓒ ) When this happens, your hair may fall out. 5

( ⓓ ) Go and ask a doctor for help with such problems.

Question 2 (B)

Nutrition greatly affects our hair’s health, so, yes! Try adding foods like fish and leafy
vegetables to your meals for healthier hair. When your meals don’t include enough
vitamins and minerals, your hair will look (D) and may even fall out! 10

Question 3 I am stressed because of my thin hair. (C)

I know hair loss can hurt your confidence. But stress is one of the main reasons for
hair loss. So rather than thinking about the problem, try to control your stress. Also,
frequently using hair ties or getting chemical hair treatments can weaken your hair.

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 02 Teens
1 Match the correct question to blanks (A)~(C).
(1) (A) • • ① Is this teenage hair loss?
(2) (B) • • ② Should I tie it up or get a perm?
(3) (C) • • ③ Are there any foods for preventing hair loss?

2 Where would the following sentence best fit?

However, has your hair been thinning or falling out more often
nowadays?

①ⓐ ②ⓑ ③ⓒ ④ⓓ

3 To make your hair healthier, what can you add to your meals?

4 What is the best choice for blank (D)?

① strong
② wet
③ unhealthy
④ long

5 What is NOT true about teenage hair loss?

① It happens because of changing hormone levels.
② It is affected by eating foods with few vitamins or minerals.
③ It causes stress and hurts confidence.
④ It can be prevented by tying up one’s hair.

6 Write T if the statement is true and F if it’s false.

(1) ‌If the hair loss comes from a hormone problem, there’s no need to see
a doctor.
(2) Using a chemical hair treatment can be a reason for hair loss.

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 Reading 2

Every day, you lose 50 to 100 hairs. That sounds like a lot, but new hair
grows when old hair falls out. However, when it doesn’t grow back, you may be
experiencing hair loss. To know if you have this problem, check for these signs.
First, see if your forehead looks big because your hairline is higher than before.
Thin hair at your hairline can also show hair loss. Another sign is a growing bald 5

spot in your hair. Look for any areas that are missing hair.
Furthermore, pull or brush your hair to see if it easily
comes out. Checking your hair can help you catch
these early signs of hair loss. Then, you can get
help from a doctor before it gets worse! 10

What is the passage mainly about?

① the cycle of growing hair
② the symptoms of hair loss
③ ways to manage damaged hair
④ how bad habits cause hair loss
⑤ the problems of having thin hair

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 Unit Review
Summary / Graphic Organizer

A Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks.

doctor hormone nutrition hairline chemical confidence

Reading 1 Problems and Solutions for Teenage Hair Loss

My hair falls out because of changing levels.

- Go to see a and ask for help.

My hair looks unhealthy, as the in my meals isn’t enough.

- Have foods like fish and leafy vegetables.

I’m stressed about my thin hair, so I want to tie it up or get a perm.

- Stop thinking about the problem and control your stress.
- Using hair ties or treatments is not helpful.

Reading 2

You can check for hair loss by looking at your , any areas of
missing hair, or how easily your hair comes out.

Vocabulary

B Choose the correct word for each definition.

add weaken symptom teenager normal forehead bald

1 usual to what you expect it to be:

2 to make or become less strong or healthy:

3 having no hair on all or most of the head:

4 a physical or mental sign caused by sickness:

5 the part of your face between your eyes and hairline:

6 a young person who is from 13 to 19 years old:

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