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1 The girl is afraid of the earthworms
2 The earthworms are helping the plants
Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1 The man is a farmer.
2 The girl waters the fl owers in the garden.
3 There is a big earthworm on the ground.
4 The girl screams when she sees the earthworm.
5 The earthworms make holes.
6 The soil is good for growing plants.
Trang 5Tiny Farmers 1. What were Holly and her parents doing in the garden?a They were talking to a farmer.
b They were watering the fl owers
c They were looking for earthworms
2. Why did Holly scream?
a She got lost b She fell in a hole c She saw an earthworm
3. What moves through earthworm holes?
a air and soil b air and water c soil and water
4. What do earthworms do with dead leaves?
a They eat them b They live in them c They put them in holes
1. I am of snakes
2. A bird came the window
3. Let’s go out for some fresh
4. This grows well in a cool area
5. His house has a beautiful at home
6. The man is holding a(n) baby in his arms
Choose the best answer
Write the correct word for each sentence
afraid air garden plant through tiny
“Earthworms are our friends They help our garden.”
“How?” asked Holly “Earthworms make holes in the soil,”
explained her mother “Air and water move through the holes This makes the soil healthy And plants need healthy soil to grow ” “Earthworms also eat dead leaves,” said her father “Then their waste becomes food for other plants
They ’re like tiny farmers.” Holly was very surprised The next day , she saw another earthworm But she didn’t scream Instead , she said, “Thank you.”
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What is the main idea of this story?
a Earthworms are helpful
b Farmers need healthy soil
c We should be kind to animals
Main Idea
b They were watering the flowers
a air and soil b air and water c soil and water
a air and soil b air and water c soil and water
a She got lost b She fell in a hole c She saw an earthworm
a She got lost b She fell in a hole c She saw an earthworm
a They eat them b They live in them c They put them in holes
a They eat them b They live in them c They put them in holes
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1 Walking is better for the Earth than driving cars
2 We can do many things to save energy
Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1 We live on the Earth.
2 The girl walks to school.
3 The girl turns off the water.
4 The man drives his car fast.
5 The boy uses less electricity.
6 The children take care of the Earth.
Look at the picture and check Yes , No , or Don’t know
Complete the chart with the correct words.
Complete the summary with the correct words.
Summary
air food holes leaves soil
b
d c
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Why Earthworms
Are Good
a
e
Their waste becomes for plants
They make in the soil
and water move through the holes
This makes the healthy
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Trang 7e live on the Earth , and it is our home So, we need to take care of it We need to keep it clean and healthy So what kind of things can we do? There are simple ways to help the Earth First , use water wisely While you brush your teeth , turn off the water You can also take a shorter shower Second , use less electricity When you leave a room , make sure to turn off the lights Finally, riding a bicycle or walking to school also helps the Earth If we don ’t drive cars, the air will be cleaner Don’t forget that little things can help Together , we can make our home a great place to live.
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Taking Care
of Our Home
1. What should we use less of?
a air and soil b money and time c water and electricity
2. What should we do while we brush our teeth?
a use cold water b turn off the water c use less toothpaste
3. What should we do when we leave a room?
a turn off the lights b close the door c clean up the room
4. What is NOT mentioned as a way to keep the air clean?
3. Please turn on the
4. Can I your cell phone?
5. You should eat chocolate
6. My brother and I go to school
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Write the correct words for each sentence
clean less light make sure together use
What is the main idea of this text?
a little things to do for a healthy life
b easy ways to take care of the Earth
c simple ways to keep our houses clean
Main Idea
b driving slowly
a use cold water b turn off the water c use less toothpaste
a use cold water b turn off the water c use less toothpaste
a air and soil b money and time c water and electricity
a air and soil b money and time c water and electricity
a turn off the lights b close the door c clean up the room
a turn off the lights b close the door c clean up the room
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1 Pirates hid their treasure in the backyard
2 The man thinks the boy will fi nd the treasure
Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1 There are rocks in the backyard.
2 There is a map on the ground.
3 The boy digs a hole.
4 The boy looks for treasure under the ground.
5 The boy thinks that pirates put the treasure there.
6 The man carefully looks inside the hole.
Complete the chart with the correct words.
Complete the summary with the correct words.
We should take care of the Earth because it is our .
We should use water wisely Turn off the water while you
your teeth Also, take a shorter shower We should
use less electricity , too Turn off the lights when you leave a room Also, ride a bicycle or walk to school This will keep the air clean
Summary
air electricity leave ride turn off water
b a
c
If you
the water when brushing your teeth, and take a shorter showerturn off the lights whenyou a room
a bicycle or walk to school
You can
save
save
make thecleaner
How to Take Care of the Earth
d
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e
f
Trang 9ne day , Brian discovered something under a bush It was a map of his backyard
There was a big X on it “It’s a treasure map! The X is the place the pirates put their gold! This is my lucky day! ” Brian carefully followed the map Then he started to dig a hole The ground was hard , and the sun was hot He kept digging and digging, but he only found rocks and an old can There was no gold His father came outside and saw the hole “You found
my map! That ’s the place I want to put a new apple tree.”
He thanked Brian and gave him $5 “Wow,” thought Brian,
“It really was my lucky day.”
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Brian's Lucky Day 1. Where did Brian fi nd the map?a in a box b under a bush c next to a tree
2. What did Brian fi nd when he was digging?
a piratesʼ gold b rocks and a can c his fatherʼs map
3. What will Brianʼs father put in the hole?
4. Why did Brian think it was his lucky day?
a because he got $5 from his father
b because he found pirates’ treasure
c because he got some apples for free
1. We hid behind the
2. There is snow on the
3. You should the school rules
4. This candy is
5. I
hard , so I can’t bite it
my sister’s diary under the sofa
6. We stayed home because it was cold
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Write the correct word for each sentence
bushes discovered follow hard ground outside
Vocabulary Expansion Comprehension
What is the main idea of this story?
a A boy looks for pirates’ treasure
b A father and son make a garden
c A boy tries to make his father happy
Main Idea
FICTION
Theme: Adventure
of his backyard
a because he got $5 from his father
a in a box b under a bush c next to a tree
a in a box b under a bush c next to a tree
a piratesʼ gold b rocks and a can c his fatherʼs map
a piratesʼ gold b rocks and a can c his fatherʼs map
a money b treasure c an apple tree
a money b treasure c an apple tree
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1 The girl lives on the island
2 Antarctica is famous for its penguins
Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1 Antarctica is in the southern part of the Earth.
2 There is an iceberg in the sea.
3 The ship reached the island.
4 The people hike across the island.
5 The girl is delighted to see the penguins.
6 The penguins are curious about the girl.
Read the sentences and number them in the correct order.
Complete the summary with the correct words.
He thanked Brian and gave him $5 Then, Brian thought it was his lucky day
Summary
d
e
f
Brian found rocks and a can
Brian’s father thanked Brian for digging the hole
Brian saw a map of his backyard under a bush
Brian started to dig a hole
Brianʼs father came outside and saw the hole
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to Antarctica
1. Who did Sharon go on her trip with?
a her mother b her father c her teacher
2. Why did Sharon go to Antarctica?
a to learn about icebergs
b to see emperor penguins
c to hike through the ice and snow
3. What kind of animal did Sharon NOT see?
4. What does Sharon want to do in the future?
a become a zookeeper
b go back to Antarctica
c write a book about penguins
1. We found a big on the map
2. Napoleon was the of France
3. Three boys walked the library
4. The kids are making snowballs
5. I visited my grandparents during my
6. The storm last night was , so I couldn’t sleep
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Write the correct word for each sentence
emperor giant island noisy past vacation
Vocabulary Expansion
Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Adventure
What is the main idea of this text?
a A new kind of zoo opens
b A girl takes an interesting trip
c Special animals live in Antarctica
Main Idea
haron Miller is a 12-year-old student at Seaview Elementary School Last month , she took a special vacation with her father They went to Antarctica to see emperor penguins! On October 18th , they took an airplane from California to Argentina Then they got on a big ship with
90 other people They went past giant blue and white icebergs in the sea Two days later , they reached Snow Hill Island in Antarctica They hiked through the ice and snow , past seals and seabirds Then they saw the penguins
“There were thousands of them,” said Sharon The penguins were noisy and curious Sharon was delighted
“It was the greatest trip of my life,” she said “I want to go back someday ”
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b go back to Antarctica
b to see emperor penguins
a her mother b her father c her teacher
a her mother b her father c her teacher
a seals b seabirds c polar bears
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1 The children need fl our and eggs to make cookies
2 The boy knows how to do math
Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1 There is a cup of fl our next to a cookbook.
2 There are eggs, fl our, and a book on the counter.
3 The boy looks confused.
4 Three eggs plus three eggs equals six eggs.
5 You should multiply by
6 The children want to make cookies instead of a cake.
b
f Complete the chart with the correct words
Complete the summary with the correct words.
A(n) ementar _y school student took a vacation to Antarctica with her father They went to see emperor penguins First, they flew to Argentina Then they took a ship to Snow Hill
were
Island They hiked until they saw penguins There
thousand s of them They were noisy and
The student enjoyed her trip
Summary
airplane Antarctica hiked penguins ship snow
She took a(n) from California to Argentina
She saw seals, seabirds, and emperor
She took a big to Snow Hill Island in
a
e
c
d
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Sharon’s Trip to Antarctica
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a because he couldn’t fi nd any eggs
b because Angela gave him the wrong information
c because he didn’t know how to change the recipe
3. How many cookies did Victor want to make?
4. Why would Victor use three cups of sugar instead of one?
a because the recipe was wrong
b because he wanted to make sweeter cookies
c because he had to multiply everything by three
2. Please this problem to me
3. I have a(n) question for you
4. My mother is making a cake in the
5. Can you give me the for this soup?
6. I’m tired, so I some sleep right now
Choose the best answer
Write the correct word for each sentence
FICTION
Theme: Math
everything explain kitchen need recipe simple
Vocabulary Expansion Comprehension
What is the main idea of this story?
a Making cookies is fun and easy
b Math can help you in the kitchen
c You shouldn’t eat too many cookies
Main Idea
ngela ’s younger brother was in the kitchen There were eggs , flour, and sugar on the counter “What are you doing , Victor?” asked Angela “I’m making cookies,”
he answered “But I’m confused.” Victor had a recipe from the Internet It said he needed three eggs , two cups of flour , and one cup of sugar But the recipe was for only 10 cookies Victor wanted to make 30 cookies “What should I do? ” he asked Angela explained that it was a simple math problem Ten times three equals 30 So , he had to multiply everything by three He needed nine eggs instead of three , and six cups of flour instead of two “And three cups of sugar! ” said Victor “That’s right,” said Angela.
c because he had to multiply everything by three
a writing a recipe b making cookies c doing his homework
a writing a recipe b making cookies c doing his homework
a ten b twenty c thirty
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1 The girl counts with her fi ngers
2 We can see the number twelve very often
Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1 The girl bends her fi ngers.
2 The girl has a big thumb.
3 The boy points to the marbles.
4 The children count the marbles.
5 There is a calendar on the wall.
6 There are a dozen pencils in the cup.
Complete the chart with the correct words
Complete the summary with the correct words.
Angela’s brother Victor was making cookies He had a(n)
recipe for 10 cookies, but he wanted to make 30 cookies.
He was confused Angela explained he needed to use
He had to multiply everything by three Instead
of three eggs, he had to use And he had to use six cups of fl our and three cups of
equals multiply nine three times two
·six cups of fl our
·three cups of sugar
f a
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Trang 15What a
Useful Number!
1. How many parts are there on each fi nger?
2. Long ago, why did people use their fi ngers to count?
a because there were no pencils or paper
b because it was hard to remember numbers
c because they didn’t know how to write numbers
3. What item is sold in groups of 12?
4. What does a “dozen” mean?
1. My mother is busy
2. a number from one to ten
3. I go to the movies once a(n)
4. I went to the to buy some candy
5. This book has a lot of information
6. There are twenty students in class
Choose the best answer
Write the correct word for each sentence
each month nowadays pick store useful
Vocabulary Expansion
Comprehension
NONFICTION
Theme: Math
What is the main idea of this text?
a Twelve is an unlucky number
b Twelve is people’s favorite number
c Twelve is used very often in everyday life
Main Idea
any people pick 7 as a lucky number But what about the number 12? Long ago , people didn’t have pencils and paper So , they couldn’t easily write numbers But people have one thumb and four fingers on each hand , and the four fingers can bend into three parts When they needed to count , they used their thumbs to point to the 12 parts of their fingers Nowadays , people use 12 to count many different things A calendar has 12 months and a clock has 12 hours At the store , some things are sold in groups of 12 This is called a “dozen.” You can buy a dozen
doughnuts or a dozen pencils The number 12 might not be lucky But
it ’s certainly useful!
a useful b twelve c many
a three b four c twelve
a clocks b calendars c doughnuts
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1 The insects are good for the fl owers
2 The birds like to eat the insects
Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1 There are trees in the forest.
2 There are some insects on the trees.
3 The fl owers are dying.
4 The bird has colorful wings.
5 The birds leave the forest.
6 The sky is getting dark.
Complete the chart with the correct words
Complete the summary with the correct words.
In the past, people counted with their fi ngers Each
finger bends into three parts So there are 12 parts on each
Now, 12 is used in many ways There are 12 hours on a(n)
can buy
clock and 12 months in a calendar You
a dozen pencils or doughnuts A dozen means
12 For these reasons, 12 is a(n) number
calendar count dozen fingers hours pencils
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Trang 17he Forest King had a problem His trees were dying because insects were eating them He asked the Sky King for help The Sky King decided that one bird should leave the sky and live on the forest floor It would eat the insects and save the trees But none of the birds wanted
to leave the sky “It’s too cold and dark in the forest,” they complained “But if the trees die,” said the Sky King, “the other animals won ’t have a place to live.” Finally, the brave kiwi said , “I’ll do it.” So, the kiwi lost its wings and went to live on the forest floor “Thank you,” said the Sky King “You will be loved by everyone forever ”
T
The Story
of the Kiwi
1. What was the Forest King’s problem?
a Insects were eating the trees
b The Sky King was angry at him
c All the birds wanted to leave the forest
2. What did the Sky King want one bird to do?
a stop eating insects b fi ght the Forest King c live on the forest fl oor
3. What will happen to the other animals if all the trees die?
a They will be sick
b They won’t have homes
c They won’t eat the insects
4. What word best describes the kiwi?
1. I’ll remember you forever
3. Why did you to go there?
4. If you have any , I’ll help you
5. Don’t about your homework
6. She’s a young girl, but she’s very
Choose the best answer
Write the correct word for each sentence
brave complain decide forever live problems
Vocabulary Expansion
Comprehension
live on the forest floor Thank you will be loved by everyone forever.
What is the main idea of this story?
a why kiwis eat insects
b why kiwis don’t have wings
c why other birds don’t like kiwis
Main Idea
FICTION
Theme: Nature
a Insects were eating the trees
b They won’t have homes
a helpful b curious c smart
a stop eating insects b fight the Forest King c live on the forest floor
a stop eating insects b fight the Forest King c live on the forest floor
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1 The sea lions look smart
2 Sea lions’ fl ippers are similar to humans’ hands
Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1 The girl claps her hands.
2 The sea lion does a trick with a ball.
3 The sea lion moves around.
4 The dog barks at the sea lion.
5 The man touches the sea lion’s fl ipper.
6 The big fi sh weighs more than the three small fi sh.
Read the sentences and number them in the correct order
Complete the summary with the correct words.
Insects were killing the The Forest King was
The Sky King wanted one bird to live on the forest fl oor It would eat the insects But the birds didn’t want to leave the
Finally, the kiwi said it would go It its wings and started to live in the forest
a
d
The kiwi agreed to go to the forest fl oor
The Forest King saw trees were dying because of insects
The Sky King decided to send one bird to the forest fl oor
The kiwi lost its wings and went to save the trees
No bird wanted to leave the sky
b
c
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worried and asked the Sky King for help
Trang 191. Which part of a sea lion looks like a dog?
2. What makes sea lions move easily on land?
a their short legs b their long tails c their strong fl ippers
3. What is NOT true about sea lions?
a They bark like dogs
b Most of them are born in the summer
c Baby sea lions can weigh more than 1,000 kg
4. Why are sea lions popular at the zoo?
a They can do tricks b They are very fast c They look like dogs
1. She has a beautiful face
2. He music at my school
3. I’ll be back by 7 oʼclock
4. The cat tried to a mouse
5. When I , I want to be a singer
6. You can see many sea animals at the
Choose the best answer
Write the correct words for each sentence
aquarium catch face grow up probably teaches
A sea lion ’s face looks like a dog’s, and it even barks like
a dog Sea lions also have four strong flippers They can use these flippers to move around easily on land Sea lion babies are usually born in the summer At first , they weigh less than 20 kg But they can weigh more than 1 ,000 kg when they grow up It ’s easy to teach sea lions to do tricks.
Some sea lions can catch a ball on their nose or clap their
“hands.” So they’re often one of the most popular animals
at the zoo
H
Talented Sea Lions
What is the main idea of this text?
a why sea lions live in zoos
b sea lions’ looks and talents
c how to teach tricks to sea lions
Main Idea
c Baby sea lions can weigh more than 1,000 kg
a its ears b its face c its tail
a its ears b its face c its tail
a their short legs b their long tails c their strong flippers
a their short legs b their long tails c their strong flippers
a They can do tricks b They are very fast c They look like dogs
a They can do tricks b They are very fast c They look like dogs
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Yes No Don't know
1 All the boys like to play soccer
2 Playing soccer makes you healthy
Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1 The coach makes a plan for the game.
2 The boy looks really tired.
3 The boy skips soccer practice.
4 The boy plays soccer to be healthy.
5 The boy exercises on the soccer fi eld.
6 The boy scores a goal.
b a
d
e
f
Summary
Complete the chart with the correct words
Complete the summary with the correct words.
A sea lion’s face looks like a dog’s Sea lions also bark like dogs They use their four fl ippers to move easily on land Baby sea lions weigh less than 20 kg
But when they grow up , they can weigh more than 1,000 kg It’s easy to sea lions tricks That’s why they’re so popular at the zoo
Looks
·a -like face
·four strong
to move around
Talents
· a ball on their nose
· their “hands”
catch clap dog flippers less more
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Choose the best answer
oberto loves soccer , so he joins the school soccer team But during the team ’s first practice, he quickly gets tired and plays badly “What’s wrong with me?” he asks his mother “You don’t eat properly,” she says “You skip breakfast and eat too much fast food And you don ’t exercise enough ” So Roberto and his mother make a plan.
He starts every day with a healthy breakfast He stops eating fast food like pizza and hamburgers Instead , he eats fresh fruits and vegetables He also rides his bicycle every day Soon , Roberto feels much better He has more energy.
At his first soccer game , he scores a goal “Thanks, Mom!”
he yells.
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A Healthy Plan 1. What happens at Roberto’s fi rst soccer practice?a He gets tired and plays badly
b He plays the best among his friends
c He is late and the coach gets angry
2. What does Roberto stop eating?
3. What is NOT part of Roberto’s plan?
a He rides his bicycle
b He practices soccer
c He eats a healthy breakfast
4. What does Roberto do at his fi rst soccer game?
a He hurts his leg b He plays badly c He scores a goal
1. I have baseball tonight
2. Eating fruits gives you more
3. I want to the basketball club
4. Please dress for the meeting
5. He scored one during the game
6. I got lost because I had the address
Write the correct word for each sentence
FICTION
Theme: Health
energy goal join practice properly wrong
At his first soccer game, a goal
he yells.
What is the main idea of this story?
a Roberto learns to play a new sport
b Roberto’s mother cooks healthy food
c Roberto changes his unhealthy habits
Main Idea
he yells.
a He gets tired and plays badly
b He practices soccer
a desserts b vegetables c fast food
a desserts b vegetables c fast food
a He hurts his leg b He plays badly c He scores a goal
a He hurts his leg b He plays badly c He scores a goal
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1 It is late at night now
2 The girl in the hall wants to go to the bathroom
Match the sentences to the correct letters in the picture.
1 The girls in the room are awake.
2 The girl hears footsteps.
3 The girl in the hall is sleepwalking.
4 The girl has a fever.
5 The girl is surprised by her friendʼs high fever.
6 The girl listens to music and relaxes.
b a
e c
Complete the chart with the correct words
Summary
Complete the summary with the correct words.
, he gets tired and doesn’t play well His mother says it’s because he doesn’t have breakfast or exercise Also, he eats a lot of fast food They make a Roberto starts eating breakfast every day He also eats fruits and , and rides his bicycle At his fi rst game, he a goal
bicycle energy fast food healthy skips tired
Roberto’s Healthy Plan
·He eats too much
·He doesn’t exercise enough
He gets and
plays badly at soccer practice
·He eats a(n) breakfast
·He eats fresh fruits and vegetables
·He rides his every day