Unit 1 All About Bugs flowers wouldn’t grow.

G: I know, but what about bugs that bite and

Getting Started B Track 1 sting? They can hurt people.
B: Most insects are scared of people. They just
a. Look at this ant! It’s carrying a leaf that’s
sting when they’re afraid.
much bigger than its own body.
G: And what about the ones that bite people
b. This is my pet beetle, Hercules. He has two
when they get hungry?
long horns, and he’s big and strong.
B: Okay, so some bugs are pests. But not all of
c. This web is quite beautiful. It’s amazing
them!
that spiders can make something like this.
d. Tiny red ladybugs are sitting on the leaf. It
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looks like one of them may be asleep!

e. Some little bugs ate the leaves on my G: There’s a big scary spider crawling on the
plants. They’re ruining my garden! wall!
M: Big scary spider? Do you mean that
Words to Know A Track 2 harmless little thing?
G: It’s so gross! Please get rid of it!
1. pest 2. harmless
M: Okay, I’ve got it. Open the window for me.
3. important 4. bite
I’ll put it outside.
G: Thanks, Dad. I was so afraid. I wish there
Words to Know B Track 3

were no spiders.
a. Oh no! A bee landed on me. Ouch! It left an M: Oh, we’d be in big trouble if there were no
itchy red bump on my hand. spiders.
b. The baby cannot stand, walk, or run yet. G: What do you mean? Spiders are such pests!
This is the only way he can move around. M: Well, spiders eat lots of dangerous insects,
c. This book is great. The story is exciting, and like mosquitoes and flies.
I want to read it all the way to the end. G: Oh, those bugs can make people really sick.
d. There are more of these on earth than any M: That’s right. Spiders do a very important
other animal. There are over 6 million kinds. job. And some are even cute and furry!
G: Cute, furry spiders? That can’t be true.
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M: Let’s turn on the computer. I’ll show you
G: What are you reading, Paul? some pictures of them.
B: I’m reading an interesting book about
insects. You can read it after me. Close-up Listening Track 6

G: No, thanks. I hate insects! They have such B: I have some very cool pets. They’re ants!
weird, ugly bodies. Ants may sound like weird pets to have, but
B: I think some insects are beautiful, like they’re easy to take care of. They eat almost
butterflies. And this book talks about anything, but they love sweet things like
helpful insects. candy. They’re also interesting to watch. My
G: But so many insects are pests. They go into ants are smart little insects that are always
homes or gardens and cause problems. busy. I see them working hard every day,
B: Okay. But Tina, without insects, many and I love to watch them crawl around.

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 They dig tunnels and work together to you may want to touch them. Well, you
make tiny nests under the sand. They seem can look, but don’t touch! Butterfly wings
like a happy little family. They even seem are broken very easily, so you should never
to talk to each other sometimes! They are touch them. You can still enjoy their beauty
unusual pets to have, but my ant farm is as they fly around from flower to flower.
awesome!

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Unit 2 Machines

a. Spiders are not insects. They have eight Getting Started B Track 10

legs, but insects have six legs. a. Jack loves making things with his dad. They
b. Many blue butterflies are in the field. They always make interesting things together.
fly around the tall pink flowers. b. My brother is trying to fix our broken
c. The boy was stung by an insect. There is an computer. I hope he doesn’t make it worse!
itchy red bump on his leg. c. Mary is thankful that he’s teaching her
d. The man takes care of bees on the farm. about cars. She really wants to learn more
The bees make sweet, delicious honey. about them.
d. I plug my new lamp into the outlet on the
Checkpoint B Track 8
wall. After that, I can turn it on.
1. G: Dragonflies are my favorite flying e. This printer is special. It doesn’t use ink and
insects. paper. It uses plastic to print 3D objects!
B: I like them, too. They fly through the air
so quickly. Words to Know A Track 11

2. G: Do you think my puppy has fleas? 1. power 2. machine

B: Well, he’s always scratching. Let’s check 3. part 4. work
his fur.
3. G: Wow! This bug looks like a thin brown Words to Know B Track 12

stick!
B: It does. That’s why it’s called a walking a. The men are working together. They put
stick. small parts together until they make
4. G: Have you ever seen a grasshopper? something big.
B: Tarantulas may be big hairy spiders, but b. When making or fixing something,
they’re harmless. sometimes you use these to make the job
easier.
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c. Some machines need these to work. They
give the machine power.
W: Butterflies are known for their big, d. This machine is not alive like a person, but it
beautiful wings, but you may not know has arms, legs, and a head. It can move, too!
much about them. Here are some
interesting facts about butterflies. They eat Warm-up Listening Track 13

with their long, thin mouths but taste with

their feet! They can also smell with their G: Did you buy a new toy, Mike? Is it an R/C
feet. Their wings are lovely to look at, and car?

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 B: Yes, it is. But I didn’t buy it from a store. I second floor.
built it last weekend. B: Thank you.
G: You did? That’s so cool! What parts did you
need to build it? Close-up Listening Track 15

B: I needed a few machine parts. So I used B: Last month, I built an R/C car with my dad. It
some from one of my old, broken R/C cars. worked pretty well. Now I’m doing
G: How long did it take you to build it? something different. I’m trying to build my
B: It took me three hours to put everything very first robot. It will have moving arms,
together. wheels, and a head with flashing eyes. I
G: You did a great job. It seems to work started working on it two weeks ago. So far,
perfectly! it has been very difficult. The wheels work
B: Oh, it’s not perfect at all. It uses a lot of fine, but I can’t get the arms to work. I’ll need
power, so I have to replace the battery special tools to fix that problem. Also, I need
often. to find a battery that can give the robot
G: Maybe it’s because you’re having so much lots of power. I want to enter my robot in a
fun playing with it! science contest next month, so I don’t have
B: You may be right. much time. I’ll work on my robot for three
hours every day. I hope I can finish it in time!
Real Time Listening Track 14

W: Hello! Welcome to Electro-Mart. How may I Checkpoint A Track 16

help you? a. That lamp doesn’t use batteries. It has to

B: I’m looking for a gift for my mother. Do you be plugged in to the wall to work.
have any suggestions? b. This robot hand is built by scientists. It can
W: Oh! I have the perfect thing right here. This help people who have lost an arm.
machine can chop a vegetable in a few c. This is the inside of a watch. There are tiny
seconds. moving parts that keep it working.
B: No, my mom wouldn’t like that. I’m looking d. This car is not working well. The man under
for… the car is using tools to fix it.
W: Then here’s a power mixer! If you bought
your mom this, she would never have to Checkpoint B Track 17

mix food by hand. 1. B: How long did it take you to build that?
B: No, no. What she really wants are… G: It took me a few days.
W: How about a robot floor cleaner? It cleans 2. B: The television remote control stopped
a whole room in less than an hour. working today.
B: That’s not what I’m looking for. Where G: I think it just needs some new batteries.
are… 3. B: Oh no! My clothes have gotten so dirty.
W: I know! She needs the smart iron! It gets G: Don’t worry. Put them in the washing
hotter or cooler based on what you’re machine.
ironing. 4. B: What time do you want to go shopping?
B: Please just listen to me! My mom wants G: My sister and I stayed there for an hour.
new power tools. She likes building things.
W: Oh, I see. Well, power tools are on the

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 Checkpoint C Track 18
paper. They can be reused to make new
G: I really love today’s science homework. We things.
have to think about an idea for a machine d. Things that are no longer useful or wanted
that does one thing. I have the perfect idea are usually thrown away. They’re put in
for a machine. It’s called the Homework bags or bins.
Wizard. Can you guess what this machine
does? It does my homework for me! It does Warm-up Listening Track 22

three pages of math homework in ten M: Hey, Beth! What are you doing?
minutes! While the machine does my G: Hi, Mr. Jones. I’m just walking home from
homework, I can play with my sister or school.
watch TV. My teacher may not like my idea, M: That’s not what I meant. You just threw that
but I think it would be the greatest garbage on the ground!
invention ever! G: Oh, that? It’s just a little piece of paper.
What harm can it do?
M: Littering hurts animals, causes fires, and
Unit 3 Protect the Planet
costs a lot of money to clean up. There are
Getting Started B Track 19
many other negative effects, too.
G: Oh, I didn’t think about all that. But there
a. We’re cleaning up the river. We must not let aren’t any trash cans around here.
the animals be hurt by trash in the water. M: So carry it with you until you get to a trash
b. This poor bird is covered in oil. Look at its can.
wings. It won’t be able to fly like this. G: Okay, I’ll pick it up. Sorry about that, Mr.
c. When leaving a room, don’t forget to turn Jones.
off the lights. It saves energy. M: You don’t have to apologize. I just hope you
d. Okay, put the plastic bottles in this won’t litter again. We have to do more to
recycling box. It will help earth to be reduce pollution.
healthy. G: I won’t do it again. I promise.
e. Claire always puts trash in the right place.
She would never throw it on the ground. Real Time Listening Track 23

Words to Know A Track 20

G: Come on Nick, Mom wants us to sort the
recycled garbage.
1. negative 2. reduce B: Do we have to, Nancy? Can’t we just throw
3. effect 4. litter that stuff in the trash can?
G: Hey, recycling is important! It reduces
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pollution, which has a really negative effect
a. This is the best place to put your trash. on nature.
It shouldn’t be put on the floor or in the B: Oh, that’s a good point.
ground. G: Let’s get started. We have to separate the
b. The smoke from that factory is filling the air. plastic things and put them here.
It’s not safe to breathe and is bad for earth. B: Why do we have to do that?
c. We can separate plastic, glass, cans, and G: The plastic from these products will be

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 reused to make new plastic products. saving energy.
B: I see. How about this? Do we need to 2. G: I don’t see a trash can around here.
separate the cardboard? B: I need to get home before dinner.
G: Yep! We also have to make the cardboard 3. G: Where should I put this newspaper?
boxes flat. B: You should put it in the recycling box.
B: Got it. Let’s put the cans over here. Those 4. G: Are you still watching the television?
have to be separated, too. B: No, I’m not. I’ll turn it off now.
G: You’re getting good at recycling, Nick!
B: I see how important it is now! Checkpoint C Track 27

G: There’s a place named Grant Park in my

Close-up Listening Track 24
neighborhood. I love going there to meet
B: Dear Diary, my friends and play. These days, I’ve
Today my class went on a field trip to the noticed that some people have started
town’s recycling center. At first I thought, littering in the park. Seeing that makes me
‘Why do we have to go there? This trip so angry. We all use the park and should
will be so boring.’ I was wrong about that. work together to keep it clean. Once, I saw
Behind the center, machines were making a little boy litter in the park. I went up to
mountains of garbage. I had never seen him and scolded him. I told him about the
anything like it! Each mountain was negative effects of littering. He cleaned
different: there was a mountain of plastic, up his garbage, and I hope he won’t litter
one of paper, and many others. For some again.
reason, it made me think of hiking. Anyway,
I learned that everything would go on to
become something new. It was pretty cool. Finish Line 1
Now I understand why we recycle. If we Test: Listening A Track 28

don’t, there will be more garbage and

pollution, and that’s not good for earth. 1. a. The girl is throwing away a bag of
garbage.
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b. The girl is sorting through plastic bottles
and cans.
a. The trash can is quite full. It’s time for c. The girl is walking outside at night.
someone to take out the garbage. d. The girl is carrying two bags of garbage.
b. No one is using the sink, but the water is
on. It should be turned off. 2. a. The woman is building a large
c. The decoration is made from old computer computer.
parts. It’s an interesting way to recycle. b. The woman is fixing the arm of a robot.
d. My mom reuses a cloth bag whenever she c. The woman is shopping for a toy robot.
goes shopping. It saves paper and plastic. d. The woman is talking with a robot.

Checkpoint B Track 26
Test: Listening B Track 29

1. G: We must do more to reduce pollution. 1. When did you start learning about
B: I agree. We can do that by recycling and computers?

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 2. Is that a bug in your hair? Words to Know B Track 33

a. The boy got a cut on his hand, so he has to

Test: Listening C Track 30

wear this cloth on it.

G: I’m so full. I can’t eat another bite. Where b. People take this when they feel sick. It
should I throw this food? helps them get better.
B: You can throw it in the green box next to c. Ethan fell down and had a bad feeling in his
the sink. knee. He won’t be able to play soccer again
G: Okay. Oh my gosh! Worms! There are soon.
worms in that box! d. You should cover your mouth every time
B: Yeah, I know. It’s great, isn’t it? you do this. You don’t want others to get
G: You know? It’s great? How can you be so sick.
calm about it? There are worms in your
house! Warm-up Listening Track 34

B: Those worms have a very special job, you

G: I’m happy to see you at school today,
know.
George. I heard you were sick yesterday.
G: What kind of job could worms have?
B: Yeah, I had a fever and a stomachache. I
B: They eat all of my family’s food waste. Then
feel better today.
the food comes out of the worms as soil.
G: How did you get well so quickly? You were
G: So are you telling me that you like having
only home for a day.
worms in your house?
B: Well, I took some medicine before going to
B: Yes, I do. Especially if they’re going to be so
bed. I felt better after waking up this
helpful.
morning.
G: You’re lucky. I was sick last week, and I’m
Unit 4 Not Feeling Well still taking medicine for it.
B: Did you have a stomachache too, Anna?
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G: No, I had a cold. I was sneezing all week.
a. The nurse and the doctor are taking care of B: When do you have to take your medicine?
Monica. She’s not afraid even though she’s G: I have to take it after lunch.
really sick. B: That’s the same time I take mine. Let’s take
b. My stomach hurts so much! What did I eat it together!
that made me feel so sick?
c. This is the worst cold Dave has ever had. He Real Time Listening Track 35

can’t even get out of bed. W: Tim! What happened to your arm? Where is
d. Chicken soup is a great food to eat when that blood coming from?
you feel sick. It’s warm and delicious. B: I got cut. I fell off my bike and hit a rock.
e. I hurt my leg while I was skiing. Now I have W: Move your hand so I can see it.
to wear this big leg cast. B: Do you think I need to go to the hospital?
W: I’m not sure. We need to clean the cut
Words to Know A Track 32
before I know that. Let’s wash it off.
1. blood 2. fever B: Okay. Ouch! That really hurts!
3. stomachache 4. cut W: I’m sorry, Tim. Okay, now show me your arm.

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 B: Oh, it’s not very big. I think I’ll be okay! G: It was fine. She told me that I just have a
W: Thank goodness. You don’t need to go to cold.
the hospital. 3. B: Are you feeling alright? You don’t look
B: I guess we should put a bandage on it, then. so good.
W: Before that, let’s put some medicine on the G: No. I’m tired, and I have a headache.
cut. 4. B: I have a really bad toothache. What
B: Okay. After today, I’ll ride my bike more should I do?
carefully. G: You should go to the dentist.

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B: Some people may think that hospitals are M: If you ever get a cold, here is some advice
scary places, but I disagree. There are so that may help you feel better. First, you
many kind and caring people that work should visit a doctor. The doctor can make
there. Whenever I go to the hospital, I feel sure that you just have a cold and not
well taken care of. Last year, I had a high something more serious. After you get your
fever and stayed at the hospital for a few medicine, make sure you take it correctly.
days. Before that, I was afraid of hospitals, Also, drink lots of fluids. That means you
but the nurses and doctors took good should drink things like water and orange
care of me. I was also able to get some rest juice. And of course, get lots of rest. Before
away from my naughty little brothers. The long, you’ll get over your cold.
only things I hated were the blood tests.
The nurses took blood from my arm with
long needles. Those tests were important Unit 5 Health and Fitness
and didn’t hurt a lot, but I hate the sight of Getting Started B Track 40

blood!
a. Jimmy stays active by playing sports every
Checkpoint A Track 37
day. Look at his arm. He gets stronger every
day!
a. Sarah has a headache. After taking some b. Kelly really should stop eating this food
medicine, she’ll get some rest. and get up. This is so bad for her, and she
b. My grandfather gets backaches sometimes. may even get sick.
They seem to hurt a lot. c. Fresh fruits and vegetables are a great way
c. When you’re sick, it’s important to wash to keep your body feeling and looking good.
your hands before touching things. d. We hate to be stuck inside. It’s good that
d. Danny has a fever. His mother will let him we can run and have fun outside today.
stay home from school. e. My grandparents do their best to stay in
shape. They go to the gym and work out
Checkpoint B Track 38
together.
1. B: Whenever I feel sick, my mom makes me
soup. Words to Know A Track 41

G: After sneezing, I always wash my hands. 1. improve 2. healthy

2. B: How was your doctor’s visit? 3. vitamin 4. diet

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 Words to Know B Track 42 B: I play soccer sometimes, but that’s it. How
about you?
a. This kind of food is usually salty or sweet. G: I go jogging with my parents. It keeps my
It’s not very good for you, so you shouldn’t heart strong and healthy, so I can run for a
eat too much of it. long time.
b. Doug has been watching television all B: Can I join you next time? I’d like to try
day. He hasn’t moved from the couch. He jogging, but I don’t want to do it alone.
should get up! G: Of course!
c. This is a very important part of your body. B: My parents may join us someday, too. They
It pumps blood through your body and really need to improve their health.
keeps you alive. G: That would be great. Now how about I race
d. Julie is moving and staying active. By doing you to that tree? Ready, set, go!
this, her body is getting strong and healthy.
Close-up Listening Track 45

Warm-up Listening Track 43

B: At school today, we learned about food

B: What are you making, Mom? groups. Our teacher told us that different
W: I’m making a drink, Dave. I’m using carrots, foods can do different things for our
broccoli, and tomato juice. bodies. For example, milk, cheese, and
B: What kind of drink is that? It sounds gross. yogurt are very good for bones. However,
W: It isn’t gross at all! It has lots of vitamins I may become unhealthy if I eat too much
that are good for me. of them. Foods like rice, bread, and beans
B: It seems really healthy, but it doesn’t sound are called grains. They can give you energy
tasty. and are good for the heart. Fruits and
W: It’s not the most delicious drink, but I drink vegetables give our bodies important
it to improve my health. vitamins. Even junk food is a food group!
B: Do you think I should drink something like It should be the smallest part of my diet.
this, too? Most importantly, I learned that if I
W: I think so. You should also reduce the exercise and eat the right kind of food, I
amount of junk food in your diet. can live a happy, healthy life.
B: Does that mean no more potato chips?
W: No, but it means fewer potato chips. Checkpoint A Track 46

a. Kate has to choose a snack. Will she have

Real Time Listening Track 44

something healthy or junk food?

B: You’ll never catch me, Anna! b. The family is exercising outside on a nice
G: That’s what you think, Luke. I’m passing you spring day. It’s sunny, but it’s not too hot.
now! Yes, I win! c. Andy is drinking a glass of water. We should
B: What? How did you do that? I’m faster than drink lots of water every day.
you! d. My little sister likes to play with her hula
G: You may be faster, but I can run for a longer hoop. She says it feels like dancing.
time.
B: I slowed down a bit at the end. I got tired.
G: Do you exercise often?

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Checkpoint B Track 47
line. He wins the race!
e. Lucas practices swimming every morning.
1. B: You may get a stomachache if you eat all
Maybe he’ll swim in the Olympics someday!
that ice cream.
G: You’re right. I’ll put it away and have
Words to Know A Track 50

some tomorrow.
2. B: What do you do for exercise? 1. athlete 2. world record
G: I should eat more fruits and vegetables. 3. proud 4. tough
3. B: This famous restaurant serves healthy
food. Words to Know B Track 51

G: Let’s have lunch here. I’d like to try the a. The man tells the team what to do. They
food. listen and try to follow his advice on the
4. B: What did you do in P.E. class today? field.
G: We played volleyball. That’s my favorite b. This prize I got for winning looks like a
sport. necklace. I won first place, so mine is gold.
c. How can she twist his body, jump, and flip
Checkpoint C Track 48 like that? She has an amazing talent.
d. Eric needs strong arms for baseball. He
W: Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard.
exercises every day to make his arms
You can eat your favorite foods with a
stronger.
healthy twist. Do you like pizza? Try some
vegetable toppings. Broccoli and peppers
Warm-up Listening Track 52

are a great choice. Instead of candy, have

delicious dried fruit. Dried fruits are sweet, B: Did you see any of the Olympics on
but they’re filled with vitamins. Fried television last night, Mindy?
chicken can be oily, and too much oil is bad G: I did, Dave. I stayed up to watch my
for your heart. Try baked chicken. It’s not as favorite sport, swimming.
oily, but it’s just as delicious. By making B: I didn’t watch that. Did anything exciting
these small changes in your diet, you can happen?
improve your health. G: An athlete from America broke the world
record. He’s now the fastest swimmer in the
world.
Unit 6 The Olympics B: That must have been a tough race!
G: It was. His coach seemed really proud of
Getting Started B Track 49

him. He also won a gold medal.

a. Yes! My country’s team is winning the race. B: He must have trained hard for that. I
They’re some of the best skaters in the world! watched fencing last night.
b. Look at all those different flags! There are G: Is that your favorite summer Olympic
teams here from all around the world. sport?
c. The winner stands in the middle, and the B: No, but it’s my dad’s favorite. I watched it
people in second and third place stand with him. My favorite is gymnastics.
beside her. G: Oh, I heard there is a big gymnastics event
d. Ethan is the first runner to cross the finish tonight. I hope you get to see it!

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 Real Time Listening Track 53
They are all hoping to win the first place
medal.
W: Come on, Tom. Just a little faster. That’s it!
b. The beautiful skater dances and leaps
Okay, take a rest.
across the ice. I hope she wins a medal.
B: That was tough!
c. The coach talks to the team. He gives them
W: You’ve gotten stronger and faster, Tom.
advice about how to win the game.
B: Thanks, Coach. I hope I can win a gold
d. Fans from different countries cheer for their
medal tomorrow.
teams. They wave their countries’ flags.
W: Even if you don’t, I’ll still be very proud of
you.
Checkpoint B Track 56

B: Hey Coach, do you think I can run in the

Olympics someday? 1. B: Did you see the badminton game last
W: It would be tough, but if you work hard, you night?
can do it. You’re a very talented athlete. G: Yes, I saw it. The team from Germany
B: I’m going to go to the Olympics no matter won.
what! I’ll exercise every day and eat a 2. B: I want to do judo in the Olympics
healthy diet. someday.
W: I’m glad to see you so serious about it. G: You could do it, but you’ll have to train
B: I’ll be the fastest runner ever! I want to hard.
break every world record! 3. B: That was a tough game, but we played
W: Okay, Tom! Let’s just worry about well.
tomorrow’s race. G: The athlete broke the world record.
B: Alright, Coach. 4. B: Our country’s team won the gold
medal!
Close-up Listening Track 54 G: Yes! Everyone here cheered when they
heard the news.
B: I never thought I would say this, but I am so
proud of my brother, James. Today our
Checkpoint C Track 57

family went to see him in a gymnastics

contest. I knew that he took gymnastics G: The ski jump is my favorite Winter Olympic
lessons, but I didn’t know how good he event. It’s such an exciting sport to watch.
was! My brother was flipping, leaping, and Skiers start at the top of a special hill called
spinning across the floor. I was totally a ramp. They ski down the ramp quickly.
shocked. I can’t do any of the things he did! Then, at the bottom of it, they jump off and
He must train really hard at his lessons. into the air. The skiers try to go very far
James won the gold medal at the contest. before landing in the snow on both skis.
He’s truly a top athlete. He’s even good They look like they’re flying through the air.
enough to go to the Olympics someday. It That’s the reason I like it so much. I’d like to
would be tough, but my brother is try it someday. Who knows? Maybe I’ll break
talented. I’d be his number one fan! a world record!

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a. The athletes are lined up to start the race.

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Finish Line 2 Unit 7 Creating Art

Test: Listening A Track 58 Getting Started B Track 61

1. a. The children are finished running the a. My little brother may not be the best
race. artist, but he loves making colorful pictures.
b. The children are getting ready to run a b. With a little clay and water, Jennifer can
race. make her own vase. She just has to shape it
c. The boy in the blue shirt is winning the carefully.
race. c. Emily is trying to take a photo of these
d. The boy in the orange shirt is faster than flowers. It’s not easy to get the perfect
the other boy. photo.
d. Since Gina’s hands are covered in paint,
2. a. The boy covers his mouth to avoid she’ll have to go and wash them.
the medicine. e. Wow, that eye looks so real! I can’t believe
b. The boy is about to have a spoonful of that you’re drawing that with a pencil.
soup.
c. The boy opens his mouth to take the Words to Know A Track 62

medicine.
d. The boy is enjoying a bowl of ice cream. 1. process 2. create
3. skill 4. project
Test: Listening B Track 59

Words to Know B Track 63

1. I have a really bad stomachache now.

2. How often do you exercise? a. The small statue is made from stone. The
artist uses special tools to form shapes in
Test: Listening C Track 60
the rock.
b. Though I know it’s just a picture, the horses
M: Did you know that many Olympic athletes look so real. It’s hard to believe that this is
were unhealthy as children? One example all painted.
of such an athlete was Wilma Rudolph. c. Lucy finds interesting things around her
Before she became an Olympic athlete, and uses her camera to take pretty
Wilma was a sick child. She wore special pictures of them.
shoes because of her weak and twisted d. I’ve never seen such a lovely sunset. The
legs. She often went to the hospital for this colors in the sky and on the grass are truly
problem. Her health improved when she amazing.
was 12 years old, and she was happy to
start playing the sports that she couldn’t Warm-up Listening Track 64

as a small child. She played basketball, and

after that, she began to run in races, too. G: Wow! That’s a beautiful painting, Frank.
Many people saw her talents, and Wilma B: Thanks, Patty. It’s for an art project at
went on to run in the Olympics. She won school.
three gold medals. With hard work, she G: I didn’t know you were so talented. You
was able to change her life. must have worked hard on it.

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 B: I did. It’s a small painting, but it took four Close-up Listening Track 66

days to paint. B: The photography club is entering a photo

G: I want to paint like you. I’m pretty good contest. Each member has to take an
at drawing, but painting is not one of my interesting photo of something in our town.
talents. As a member of the club, I have to enter the
B: Well, drawing is a useful skill. I always start contest. I’m going to take a photo of a new
my pictures by drawing them first. sculpture in town. It’s a beautiful sculpture
G: Oh. What do you do after that? of butterflies. I am a bit worried, though.
B: I look at my drawing and decide what Although I’m a member of the photography
colors I want to use. Once I do that, I paint club, I’m not very good at photography yet.
my picture. I enjoy it, but I’m still learning. I have to work
G: You make it sound like an easy process, but hard to get a good photo. So here’s my plan:
I know the truth. It isn’t easy! I’ll take lots of photos of the sculpture. Then
B: You’re right. But even though it’s tough, I I’ll look through all the pictures and choose
think you should try it. the best one. It’ll be a long process, but I can
do it!
Real Time Listening Track 65

W: Welcome to Artists’ Corner. I’m Shelly Park. Checkpoint A Track 67

Today we’re talking to the famous artist a. My sister uses a computer to create
Daniel Kim. pictures. She makes beautiful art without
M: Thank you for having me on the show. paint or pencils.
W: So Daniel, you just finished a new project. b. Adam is creating a beautiful wooden
Tell us about it. sculpture of a woman. He seems like a
M: OK. It’s a sculpture called Spring Butterflies. talented artist.
W: It’s a beautiful work of art. Why did you c. The paintbrushes are on the table. Each
decide to create it? one is a different size and is used
M: I love butterflies’ wings. They’re very differently when painting.
interesting, so I wanted to express how I d. The boy paints a picture in art class. Doing
felt about them. projects like this helps improve his artistic
W: Well, your art skills are great. What’s your skills.
process for beginning a new piece of art?
M: First, I think about what I want to make. The Checkpoint B Track 68

most important thing is how it will look

once it’s finished. 1. G: We should leave now. The rain stopped.
W: I see. So do you do any art besides B: Okay, but bring an umbrella in case it
sculptures? starts again.
M: Yes. I usually make sculptures, but I also do 2. G: Did you take these beautiful photos?
paintings. B: Yes, I did. Photography is one of my
W: That’s great. Well, Daniel, thanks for coming hobbies.
on the show. 3. G: How many sculptures have you created?
M: Thank you for having me. B: I’ve made five. I’m working on my sixth
one.

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 4. G: I’m going to become an artist when I’m 3. real 4. novel
older.
B: Unpacking these boxes was a long Words to Know B Track 72

process. a. The detective is looking for clues that will

help him find out what happened.
Checkpoint C Track 69

b. Books are separated into sections. Each

M: Do you enjoy both creating art and section is different, but each tells part of
working with computers? Well, there’s a the story.
career that may be perfect for you. You c. The boy cannot fly, but he dreams that he
can become a graphic artist. Let me tell can. It’s fun for him to imagine that.
you more about this interesting career. A d. This man’s job is to write stories for people
graphic is a picture created using a to read. He works hard at his job.
computer. Graphic artists create these
graphics for companies or for their own Warm-up Listening Track 73

artwork. Although they mainly use B: Jenna, I’m about to finish reading a book I
computer programs for their work, graphic think you’d like.
artists should have good drawing skills. It’s G: Really, Mark? What kind of book is it?
a great career that combines two things B: It’s a mystery novel. The main character is
that many people love. a detective like Sherlock Holmes, but he’s a
student like us!
Unit 8 My Favorite Book G: I’ve heard of that book! Everyone in my
book club has been talking about it.
Getting Started B Track 70 B: Would you like to borrow my copy of it?
a. Thank you for signing my book! The books G: That’s okay. I already borrowed it from
you’ve written are my favorite. I’m your someone else. I just haven’t read it yet.
biggest fan. B: Why not? I really want to talk about the
b. My mom sometimes helps my youngest story with someone.
sister read books. Now she only makes G: I have to finish reading another book first.
mistakes on a few words. Then I’ll get started on that one.
c. None of these ideas are good enough. I B: Okay, but hurry! I’m on the last chapter of the
have to think of something that will be novel, and I love discussing books with you.
amazing. G: Alright. I’ll start reading it tonight.
d. Tim has played video games a lot. It’s time
Real Time Listening Track 74

to start his summer reading. Here are the

books he’ll need. M: Marie, what are you doing under there?
e. The girls enjoy going to the park with their G: What do you mean? I’m not doing anything.
books. They lie out on the grass and enjoy M: I can see you hiding under the covers with
the nice day. that flashlight.
G: You caught me, Dad. I was reading a book.
Words to Know A Track 71 But it’s difficult to do with this flashlight.
1. fiction 2. character M: I guess I can’t be too mad, since you’re

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 reading something. What’s it about? Checkpoint B Track 77

G: It’s a novel about a poor boy that trades 1. B: Is anyone going to the bookstore?
places with a rich prince. G: I’m going there later. Do you need
M: Oh, I know that one. It’s by a very famous something?
writer. 2. B: My favorite writer just finished a new
G: The characters seem real. I’m really book.
enjoying this book, so I want to read more. G: I want to listen to something on the
You won’t mind if I read a few more radio.
chapters tonight, will you? 3. B: Sherlock Holmes is my favorite story
M: I never said anything like that. It’s past character.
bedtime. G: I like him, too. He’s great at solving
G: That’s not fair. No one goes to bed as early mysteries.
as I do. 4. B: Are you going anywhere on vacation?
G: No, there’s nowhere I want to go. I’ll
Close-up Listening Track 75
just stay home.
B: Ever since I can remember, I’ve always
dreamed of becoming a writer. I enjoy Checkpoint C Track 78

creating stories about the things I imagine. I W: Dan is at the bookstore. He’s looking for
keep a writing journal with all my thoughts a new book to read. He walks around the
and story ideas. I try to write down bookstore for a few minutes, looking at the
anything that comes into my mind as soon many shelves full of books. He stops in front
as I can. Fiction is my favorite thing to write, of a shelf full of nonfiction books. He decides
but I sometimes write about real events. that he wants to read about real events, so
Right now, I’m writing a story about a girl he’ll pick something from this shelf. Dan
that doesn’t need sleep. She uses her extra looks over the book titles and his eyes come
time to solve mysteries. I’m working on the to a book called Some Unsolved Mysteries.
fourth chapter, but I’m stuck and I don’t Dan enjoys reading mystery novels, so he
know what else to write. Does anyone have thinks he will like this book, too.
any ideas?

Checkpoint A Track 76 Unit 9 The Big Concert

a. Little Red Riding Hood is a story about a Getting Started B Track 79

little girl against a big bad wolf.

b. Someone is using a typewriter. Many writers a. My little brother may not be very good at
still use typewriters to complete their work. playing the drums, but he knows how to
c. The shelves are filled with books. Grace reads play them loudly!
a book as she stands in front of the shelves. b. Margaret is a very talented musician. She
d. These two books are very old. They were can both sing and play the guitar well.
made over one hundred years ago. c. Our music teacher is always doing funny
things to make us laugh. He is serious
about music, though.
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 a Christmas show. He doesn’t remember it, terribly?
but his mom says he sang well. G: It’s because I enjoy singing. I just make sure
e. Lisa is learning how to play the flute. She’s still to do it very quietly!
not very good, but she is improving slowly. B: I’m sure you can improve your voice with
lots of practice.
Words to Know A Track 80

Real Time Listening Track 83

1. rehearse 2. voice
3. solo 4. warm up M: Are you ready to rehearse now, Jenny?
G: Don’t you think we should warm up a bit
Words to Know B Track 81
more, Mr. Baker? My voice doesn’t feel
ready.
a. These are tools used to play music. They are M: We’ve been warming up for fifteen
each played differently and make different minutes. It’s time to rehearse.
sounds. G: Wait, can I drink some water? I’ll come back
b. The people are here to watch a show. They quickly.
sit in their seats and enjoy the performers M: You drank some a few minutes ago! Jenny,
onstage. don’t you want to rehearse?
c. Some of my schoolmates and I sing G: I do. I’m just really nervous. I don’t think
together. We practice songs with our music I’ll be able to do this solo very well at the
teacher and perform at shows. concert.
d. This group of musicians is very skilled at M: You can’t quit now. The concert is this
playing instruments. They play classical Friday!
music together onstage. G: But, what if I sing badly onstage?
M: You won’t. You sing beautifully. With
Warm-up Listening Track 82
practice, you can perform proudly,
G: Why are you carrying that big case, Joe? knowing that you’ll do well.
Are you going on a trip? G: Thanks, Mr. Baker. I’ll try not to think so
B: This isn’t a suitcase, Marie. It’s an negatively from now on.
instrument case. I’m taking my trumpet M: Okay, let’s rehearse!
home to practice.
G: Oh, that’s right. You’re in the orchestra. I’m Close-up Listening Track 84

in the choir. We both have to rehearse for B: Hi, this is Ben. If you’ve received this, it means
the school concert. that I’d like to happily invite you to my school
B: Yep! I’m also performing a solo at the concert. I’ll be performing with the orchestra
concert. and the choir. I won’t be singing with the
G: Wow, you must be an excellent trumpet choir, but I’ll be playing the drums for them
player. as they sing. You wouldn’t want to hear me
B: I play pretty well, but I want to become a sing anyway. I have an awful voice. But you
better musician. will want to hear me play my instrument.
G: I don’t think I’ll ever get a solo in the choir. I I’ve been practicing hard for weeks, and I’m
sing terribly! one of the best drummers in my school! The
B: Why are you in the choir if you sing concert is at 6 p.m. this Friday. Please come if

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 you can. I’ll play perfectly if I see your face in player, but she practiced hard every day to
the audience! play well in the concert. She did a great job.
Their parents sat in the audience and smiled
Checkpoint A Track 85
proudly as their daughters performed. After
a. Three girls are rehearsing for a the concert, both of the girls received
performance. They will play their violins purple flowers for their hard work.
together onstage.
b. These boys and girls are in a special band
that performs outdoors. They play their Finish Line 3
instruments and march in lines. Test: Listening A Track 88

c. The man playing the bongo drums moves

his hands quickly. He must be a skilled and 1. a. The girl is practicing with other students.
talented drummer. b. The girl is playing a guitar solo onstage.
d. The man stands in front of the choir to c. The girl plays the trumpet sadly.
perform a solo. He sings loudly so the d. The girl plays the guitar outside.
audience can hear him.
2. a. The girl is sitting on the grass to read.
Checkpoint B Track 86
b. The girl is getting her book from the library.
c. The girl is sitting near the water and
1. G: Don’t forget to bow politely to the reading.
audience. d. The girl is sitting indoors and reading.
B: I won’t forget. Bowing is our way to
thank them for coming. Test: Listening B Track 89

2. G: Why are you looking around so nervously?

B: She greeted me cheerfully this morning. 1. Is there anyone here that can help me?
3. G: You must be hungry. You’re eyeing that 2. How did he do at the concert?
burger hungrily.
B: I am very hungry. I can’t wait to start Test: Listening C Track 90

eating! B: The school talent show was amazing, Patty.

4. G: How was my performance? I can’t believe everyone did so well.
B: You have a strong voice. You sang so G: I’m not surprised, Kyle. All the performers
powerfully. practiced really hard.
B: It definitely showed. My favorite part
Checkpoint C Track 87
was when that student painted a picture
W: Annie and Gina’s school concert was last quickly onstage.
evening. Annie performed with the choir, G: I liked that, too. I had never seen anything
and Gina played the clarinet with the like it before.
orchestra. Annie has a lovely singing voice, B: He called it “speed painting.” He made an
so she was chosen to sing a solo. She wore amazing painting in less than three
a bright yellow dress and sang her song minutes.
beautifully. Gina played four songs with G: Yes, he did. Oh, and I also loved your sister’s
the orchestra. She is not the best clarinet solo. I didn’t know she was such a good
singer.

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 B: She wasn’t always so good. She worked Warm-up Listening Track 94

hard for that voice.

G: Hey, Ryan! We missed you yesterday. All of
G: Well, she was great.
our classmates asked where you were.
B: I hope the next talent show is just as good.
B: I stayed home because I was sick. How was
G: Me, too!
the field trip, Cathy?
G: Our trip to the museum was amazing! We
Unit 10 At the Museum saw lots of cool exhibits.
B: Really? Could you tell me about some of
Getting Started B Track 91
them?
a. African masks have interesting expressions. G: Sure. We saw ancient paintings. Cavemen
I wonder what the artists were thinking created them over forty thousand years
when they made these. ago!
b. This beautiful crown was worn by a king B: Wow, they’re really old! What else did you
long ago. It now sits in the museum for see?
everyone to see. G: Well, we saw an exhibit about ancient
c. These bones belong to a woolly mammoth, Egypt. We learned about their culture and
a huge animal that lived thousands of even saw some treasures.
years ago. B: Oh, I wonder if the treasures belonged to a
d. I can tell that someone worked hard to king or queen.
paint these vases. They must have been G: I’m not sure. Anyway, the last exhibit was
done by a very skilled artist. the dinosaur exhibit! Those huge bones
e. These cave paintings are cool! They look were so impressive.
like something I made in art class when I B: That’s the one thing I really wanted to see!
was younger.
Real Time Listening Track 95

Words to Know A Track 92

G: Excuse me. Can you tell me where the
1. exhibit 2. impressive dinosaur exhibit is?
3. ancient 4. culture M: Sure. It’s right down this hall. Turn left, and
then it’s right past the caveman exhibit.
G: I’d hate to get lost. Would you mind walking
Words to Know B Track 93

there with me?

a. This long space in the building leads from M: Sure! Come with me.
one room to another. There are snack shops G: Thank you. I was wondering what it’s like to
everywhere. work in a museum.
b. This terrifying animal lived millions of years M: It’s great. I love history, so this is a great
ago. Thankfully, it’s not around to scare us place for me to work.
anymore. G: I’d like to work in a museum someday, too.
c. This box of gold and jewelry is worth a lot M: Oh. Can I ask why?
of money. We should not touch any of it. G: I enjoy learning about ancient cultures and
d. This kind of man lived over one hundred artwork.
thousand years ago. He wore fur, hunted M: That’s impressive! Most students your age
for food, and did not speak. aren’t interested in that kind of thing.

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 G: Oh, I love it! I come here whenever there’s a 2. G: I wonder how many people will
new art exhibit. come to the party.
M: I think I remember seeing you here before. B: I think more than ten people will be
Ok, we’re here. Enjoy the dinosaur exhibit. there.
3. G: We’re going on a field trip today!
Close-up Listening Track 96 B: Those old gold rings must be very
G: My big brother loves history. He volunteers expensive.
at the museum on weekends, and he’s been 4. G: There cave paintings are pretty impressive.
learning a lot about the history of ancient B: Cavemen were talented artists.
cultures. At first, I wondered how my brother
could find that stuff so interesting. It seemed Checkpoint C Track 99

so boring to me. But then I took a trip to W: Many people know of King Tut. He is
the museum myself. I saw all the interesting perhaps one of the most famous Egyptian
exhibits about ancient cultures. As I walked pharaohs. But do you know of the curse on
through halls that were filled with ancient King Tut’s tomb? When it was discovered
art and treasures, I began to wonder about in 1923, Tut’s tomb was filled with golden
whom they once belonged to and the kinds treasure and important cultural objects. And
of lives those people lived. Pretty soon, I King Tut’s mummy, of course. It was a great
became a fan like my brother. I even asked if find for history, and Tut’s treasure can be
I could volunteer at the museum with him. seen in museums today. However, several
I’m a bit too young now, but I’ll be able to in of the people who worked to discover Tut’s
a few years! tomb died shortly after its discovery. Some
say it was because of a curse.
Checkpoint A Track 97

a. We are looking at dinosaur bones at Unit 11 The Final Frontier

the museum. This was one of the most
dangerous dinosaurs. Getting Started B Track 100

b. This exhibit shows old farming tools. There a. Earth is part of the Milky Way galaxy. Our
are also photos of people from that planet is just a tiny speck in the galaxy.
time. b. Oh! I just saw a shooting star. I heard that
c. There is a large crowd at the museum you should make a wish when you see one.
today. A famous new exhibit has just c. These scientists studied for years. They
arrived. continue to learn by making new
d. This is an exhibit about ancient Egypt. discoveries.
Much of the art and treasure was found in d. The Sun plays an important role in
impressive pyramids. everyone’s life. Without it, there would be
nothing alive on Earth.
Checkpoint B Track 98
e. The Great Red Spot on Jupiter isn’t just
1. G: Could you tell me how to get to the a spot. It’s a storm that has lasted for
market? hundreds of years.
B: Sure. Just walk down this road. It’s on the left.

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Words to Know A Track 101
Real Time Listening Track 104

1. believe 2. exist B: What are you doing out here, Amy?

3. possible 4. alien G: I’m looking at the Moon through my
telescope.
Words to Know B Track 102
B: Oh. You don’t mind if I take a look, do you?
a. I want this job when I grow up. I’ll have to G: Not at all, Sam. Come over here and give it
study lots of math and science, but I’ll get a try.
the chance to go to space! B: Thanks. Wow! I can see other planets really
b. It is used to travel into space. It’s sometimes well with this.
called a rocket because of the fiery way it G: Yeah. I got it as a gift last Christmas, and I
takes off. use it almost every night.
c. I can see faraway planets with this B: Have you seen any alien spaceships with it?
awesome tool. This one is small, but some G: You aren’t serious, are you? I don’t believe
can be as big as a building! in aliens.
d. Neptune is a world not far from ours. There B: Really? You think life on Earth is the only life
are many other worlds like Earth and in this huge universe?
Neptune. G: I’m not sure. I guess it’s possible, but I only
believe in what I see.
Warm-up Listening Track 103
B: Unlike you, I believe they exist.
G: Maybe you should become an astronaut
B: Have you finished your report for Mr. and find them yourself.
Scott’s class, Sue?
G: Yep, I’m all done. I chose the planet Mars as Close-up Listening Track 105

my topic.
B: So did I! Mars is really interesting, isn’t it? B: This summer, I did something that I’ll never
G: It’s so cool, Tom. I wrote about the giant forget. I attended space camp! Students
volcano on Mars, Olympus Mons. from all over the country came together to
B: Oh, I know a bit about that. It’s larger than study space and learn about what
any volcano on Earth, right? astronauts do. Before going to camp, I
G: That’s right. You focused on a different wondered what it would be like. It was so
topic, didn’t you? much better than I expected. On the first
B: Yes, I wrote about whether life on Mars is day, we learned about the different planets
possible. and played a few games. It was fun, but it
G: That’s a really good topic. Do you think wasn’t the best part. Each camper tried the
there is life on Mars? zero-gravity room, and it was the most fun
B: I would love to believe it. Wouldn’t you? I’ve ever had. It also gave us an idea of what
Maybe there was in the past, but nothing it’s like to really be in space. I thought of it as
has been found yet. astronaut training because I’m certain that is
G: I think we’ll find aliens someday. Maybe not what I want to do when I grow up.
on Mars, but somewhere out in space.
Checkpoint A Track 106

a. The rocket takes off in a blast of fire and a

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 cloud of smoke. It’s heading off to a mission team.
in space. b. Jason doesn’t have the best singing voice,
b. Most of the Moon is covered by the Earth’s but he enjoys singing so much! He’s not
shadow. This is called a crescent moon. ashamed to sing loudly.
c. The boy imagines what a visit from aliens c. Emma knows that she’s not perfect, but
would be like, with UFOs and flashing she’s happy with what she sees in the
lights. mirror. She’s happy because she’s her!
d. The planet Saturn has beautiful rings around d. Playing sports is hard for Sophia, but she
it. They are mainly made of rocks and ice. works hard to get good grades on all her
tests and assignments.
Checkpoint B Track 107 e. Soccer is what Daniel loves to do, and he
1. B: The stars are beautiful, aren’t they? does it well. He may not be a top student,
G: I can see the spaceship take off from but he’s proud of his soccer skills.
here.
2. B: Do you want to order some more food? Words to Know A Track 110

G: I think we’ve had enough to eat, haven’t 1. personality 2. doubt

we? 3. different 4. self-esteem
3. B: When I was younger, I wanted to be an
astronaut. Words to Know B Track 111

G: You don’t want to be one anymore? Why

did you change your mind? a. This golden chess piece is different. It
4. B: Have you ever read a book about aliens? stands out from the rest because of its
G: Yes, I have. I love science fiction. bright color and shine.
b. I get a bit quiet and nervous around new
Checkpoint C Track 108
people. It’s not that I don’t like them; it’s
just that I get a bit scared.
W: Have you ever wondered how pictures of c. I’m very confident. I’m not nervous around
far-off objects in space are taken? Well, one new people. In fact, I often introduce
of the ways is with the Hubble Space myself first!
Telescope. Unlike most telescopes, this d. The apple and orange are both fruits. Both
special telescope flies around Earth. It’s are round, too. But their taste and color
controlled by computers here on Earth, and are not similar.
it takes pictures of space from its orbit. For
over twenty years, this telescope has taken Warm-up Listening Track 112

amazing pictures of unknown areas of space

and sent them back for us to study and enjoy. G: What’s the matter, Todd?
B: I can’t do anything like my friends.
G: What do you mean by that?
Unit 12 I Am Me B: I can’t run fast or play sports well. I’m not
tall or strong, either.
Getting Started B Track 109
G: Todd, there are lots of things you can do
a. Nate is neither fast nor strong, but he’s a that others can’t.
great catcher. That’s why he’s on the baseball B: Like what?

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 G: You’re one of the funniest friends I have. Sam,” or “I’m not as tall as Mike.” I also
You’ve also got a bright personality. Not doubted myself all the time. I would tell
only that, but you’re really smart. myself I couldn’t do something before I
B: Maybe you’re right about those things, even tried. That way of thinking was no
but I really wish I could be athletic like the good for my self-esteem. So I thought to
other boys. myself, ‘Either I change my way of thinking
G: Todd, there are things about you that make or I stay unhappy.’ I chose to be happy. I see
you different from other people. Those now that I have skills other people don’t
things are fantastic. You’re a special person! have. The things that make me different
B: Do you really think so, Connie? make me special.
G: Yes. And don’t compare yourself to other
people. It’s not helpful or healthy. Just be Checkpoint A Track 115

yourself! a. Danny helps his little brother with his

homework. He’s doing his best to be a
Real Time Listening Track 113
good brother to him.
M: So, as class president, are you ready to give b. Margo uses a wheelchair to get around, but
your speech tomorrow? that doesn’t stop her from doing what she
G: I’m not sure if I can do it, Dad. wants to do.
M: Oh, you can. You’ll just get up on the stage c. These six students are all very different, but
and do it like we rehearsed. they are close friends. Each person in their
G: No, I can’t go out in front of everyone and group is special.
give a speech. I’m too shy. d. Ricky is proud of the blue ribbon he
M: You’re not shy at all, Sue. You know, usually received for building the best robot. It’s
you have such high self-esteem. What’s the something that he did well.
real problem?
G: Well, if I make a mistake, won’t you be Checkpoint B Track 116

upset or disappointed? 1. G: I want either pizza or hot dogs for dinner

M: Oh, Sue. I’ll be happy if you try your best. tonight.
G: Anyway, Dad, I don’t feel very confident B: Neither of those are very healthy choices.
right now. 2. G: Don’t be upset. I’m here for you.
M: Your classmates chose you to be their B: Thanks. You’re a really good friend.
president, Sue. They believe in you, so don’t 3. G: Not only am I getting a medal, but I’m
doubt yourself. also getting a gift!
G: You’re right, Dad. I’ll try to be more positive. B: I’m happy for you. Congratulations!
M: That’s what I like to hear! 4. G: I’m trying to be more confident.
G: And I’ll do my best! B: That’s either a small cat or a big mouse.
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B: Dear Diary, Checkpoint C Track 117

I feel a lot more confident than I did last G: My sister and I look alike. That’s because
year. I used to compare myself to my we’re twins. Some people even treat us like
friends a lot. I’d say, “Oh, I’m not as fast as the same person. But we aren’t the same

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 person. We’re not even very similar. In fact, all be like Alice. Let’s be confident in
we’re very different people with very ourselves and believe in our skills. We
different interests and personalities. When each have the power to be amazing.
we were younger, we both had low
confidence. That’s because we thought that
we were not treated like two different
people. We also got compared to each
other a lot. Now we aren’t afraid to speak up
for ourselves. I’m Gina. My sister is Annie.
And we’re each special in our own ways!

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Test: Listening A Track 118

1. a. The astronaut is sitting on the moon.

b. The spaceship is flying through space.
c. The astronaut is floating in space.
d. The astronaut is fixing the spaceship.

2. a. The girl is looking at herself in the mirror.

b. The girl is sitting unhappily on the sofa.
c. The girl is walking through the door.
d. The girl is putting on her shoes.

Test: Listening B Track 119

1. I’m really thankful for your hard work.

2. There’s a new exhibit here about King Tut.

Test: Listening C Track 120

M: Alice is very excited about her life and the

future. When she’s older, she wants to
become a teacher. She’ll teach either history
or science. She can’t decide on which one.
She doesn’t always get A’s in those classes,
but she likes learning about them both. She
knows she’ll have to work and study hard if
she wants to become a good teacher in
either subject. Alice is not worried about
that, though. She knows she isn’t perfect,
but she’s confident that she can do it. Let’s

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