Writing Starter 2nd 2- Answer Key

Unit 1. The Things I Enjoy

A.
From: United States of America
Enjoys: learning about history and science
Wants: to be a history teacher or a scientist
Enjoys: basketball, soccer

B.
1. Kevin and Jenny play soccer.
2. I don’t like to clean the bathroom or wash dishes.
3. She enjoys both art class and English class.
4. My favorite online games are Line Runner and Words with Friends.

1. They love to sing and dance.

2. Amy and James are from Australia.
3. We don’t enjoy math or history.
4. She likes to tell jokes and do magic tricks.

C.
Johnny is a talented musician
He enjoys singing and playing the guitar.
He even writes his own songs.

D.
1. Topic: This is Joana Cruz.
2. From: She is from Brazil.
3. School Level: She is in the ninth grade.
4. Favorite Class: Her favorite class is art.
5. Why: She likes art because it is fun.
6. Enjoys: She also enjoys drawing and painting.
7. Also Likes: She also likes science class.
8. Why: She likes science because it is interesting.
9. Now Learning: She is learning about plants and animals right now.

This is Joana Cruz. She is from Brazil. She is in the ninth grade. Her favorite class
is art. She likes art because it is fun. She also enjoys drawing and painting. She also likes
science class. She likes science because it is interesting. She is learning about plants and
animals right now.

E.
Sample answers
1. My name is Dorothy Oz.
2. I am from Australia.
3. I am in the fifth grade.
4. My favorite class is history.
5. It is my favorite because my teacher is very kind. I also like learning about the past.
6. I like to read comic books. I like them because the stories in comic books are exciting.

My name is Dorothy Oz and I am from Australia. I am in the fifth grade at

Greenwood Elementary School. My favorite class is history. It is my favorite because my
teacher is very kind and I also like learning about the past. I like to read comic books. I
like them because the stories in comic books are exciting. I read Japanese and Korean
comic books.
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F.
Sample answers
1. My partner’s name is Jin.
2. His favorite season is summer.
3. It is his season because the weather is good. He also has a lot of free time in the
summer.
4. He likes to swim. He likes to water-ski, too.
5. He likes to do those because they feel good on a hot day.

My partner’s name is Jin. Jin likes summer best of all the seasons. He likes
summer because the weather is good and he has a lot of free time. In the summer
vacation he likes to swim and water-ski. He says those activities feel good on a hot day.

Unit 2. Going Out to Eat

A.
When: tonight
Like: the food and the music
Sometimes: the music is too loud
Might Eat: cheeseburger, French fries
Usually: too full
Might Try: an ice cream sundae
Or: a slice of apple pie
Going To: enjoy dinner tonight

B.
1. I like volleyball and karate.
2. No, I am from America, but I live in Spain now.
3. I washed my shirt, but it didn’t get clean.
4. Do you want Chinese food or Italian food?

1. Eric’s best subject is math, but my best subject is science.

2. The cake looked delicious, so I took a very large piece.
3. Kelly told an interesting story, and her friends listened carefully.
4. You can have a snack now, or we can go to a restaurant in a few minutes.

C.
She is going to get a pet.
Rosa’s cousin has a dog, and Rosa likes to play with it.
Cats are soft and cute, but dogs are fun and friendly.

D.
1. Topic + Who: Steve loves sports.
2. Favorite: His favorite sport is baseball.
3. Plays: He also plays soccer and football.
4. Teams: He is on a soccer team and a football team.
5. When: He has soccer and football games next week.
6. Problem: His soccer coach and his football coach both want him to play.

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7. Can: Steve can choose to play soccer or football, but not both.
8. Steve: Steve does not know what to do.

Steve loves sports. His favorite sport is baseball. He also plays soccer and
football. He is on a soccer team and a football team. He has soccer and football games
next week. His soccer coach and his football coach both want him to play. Steve can
choose to play soccer or football, but not both. Steve does not know what to do.

E.
Sample answers
1. I want a tablet computer.
2. It is more convenient than a laptop computer.
It is more stylish than a laptop computer.
3. I can watch movies.
I can read books.
4. I want one because my best friend has one.
5. My parents say I cannot have it.
6. I already have a desktop computer, so they do want to buy another computer.

I want one special thing as a gift. I want a tablet computer. Tablet computers are
small so they are convenient to use. They look stylish, too. On a tablet, I can watch
movies or read books. I want one because my best friend has one. My parents say I
cannot have a tablet. I already have a desktop computer, so they say I do not need
another. They do not want to buy another computer.

F.
Sample answers
1. My partner had to make a big choice about learning to play a musical instrument. My
partner chose between the piano and the violin.
2. He chose the violin.
3. The violin is small and easy to keep in his house.
4. He chose one year ago.
5. Yes, it was a good choice. He can practice the violin anywhere, but a piano has to stay
in just one place.

My partner Sam had to make a big choice about learning a musical instrument.
He was interested in the piano and the violin, but he had to choose one. He chose the
violin. The violin is small, and it is easy to keep it in his house. He chose the violin one
year ago and it was a good choice. He can practice the violin anywhere, such as at home,
at school, or in the park. A piano has to stay in just one place so the piano is less
convenient than the violin.

Unit 3. My Hero

A.
Topic: my hero
Who: Joe Sapere
Why Great: has only one leg
Think He Is: strong and brave
Why: did not give up
Organized: big cycle race for people who lost a leg
Raised Money For: charity
Shows me: we can all help others

B.
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1. Because he was tired, he went to bed. / He went to bed because he was tired.
2. The dog ran quickly because the boy threw a stick.
3. He drank water because he was thirsty.
4. The woman laughed because the joke was funny. / Because the joke was funny, the
woman laughed.

1. The boys love candy because it tastes sweet.

2. She ate an apple because she was hungry. / Because she was hungry, she ate an
apple.
3. The game was cancelled because the weather was bad. / Because the weather was
bad, the game was cancelled.
4. Jenny went to the doctor because she was sick.

C.
He is her hero because he wanted all people to be treated the same.
They were mean to him, and they threatened him.
He was a true hero!

D.
1. Topic + Who: Tyler’s hero is his dad.
2. Dad’s Job: His dad is a firefighter.
3. Dad Is: Tyler’s dad is very brave every day.
4. Why Brave: He is brave because he rescues people from fires.
5. One Time: One time he saved a boy from a very dangerous fire.
6. Boy + Why: The boy couldn’t see because there was a lot of smoke.
7. Tyler’s Dad: Tyler’s dad ran through the smoke and fire to save the boy.
8. Tyler Is: Tyler is very proud of his father.

Tyler’s hero is his dad. His dad is a firefighter. Tyler’s dad is very brave every day.
He is brave because he rescues people from fires. One time he saved a boy from a very
dangerous fire. The boy couldn’t see because there was a lot of smoke. Tyler’s dad ran
through the smoke and fire to save the boy. Tyler is very proud of his father.

E.
Sample answers
1. My hero is my best friend’s brother, Max
2. I know him because I met him at my friend’s house.
3. He is my hero because he is kind. He is also generous.
4. He collects food for families who have no money.
5. Max does this because he knows a family that is very poor. He wants to help families
like them.
6. I want to be like him. When I am older, I want to help him collect food and help other
people

My hero is Max, my best friend’s brother. I know him because I met his at my
friend’s house. He told me about himself. He is my hero because he is kind and generous.
He collects food for families who have no money. He does this because he knows a very
poor family. He want to help families like them. I want to be like him. When I am older I
want to help him collect food and help other people.

F.
Sample answers
1. Min-soo’s hero is Mother Theresa.
2. She is dead now, but she is famous for helping sick and poor people in India.
3. She managed care centers for the blind, aged, and disabled.
4. She is Min-soo’s hero because she gave her whole life to helping others.
5. He wants to be like her.
6. He wants to be like her because she touched the hearts of many people. She even won
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a Nobel Peace Prize for her work.

Min-soo’s hero is Mother Theresa. She is dead now, but she is famous for helping
sick and poor people in India. She managed care centers for the blind, aged, and
disabled. She is Min-soo’s hero because she gave her whole life to helping others. He
wants to be like her. He wants to be like her because she touched the hearts of many
people. She even won a Nobel Peace Prize for her work. Min-soo thinks it would be great
to win a Nobel Prize!

Unit 4. How to Make a Milkshake

A.
Topic: milkshake
Milkshake Type: banana
Who Helps: mom
Ingredients: milk
Steps: chop a banana, pour the milkshake into a glass
It Is: yummy

B.
1. Open the door, please.
2. Please read the story to your classmates.
3. Next, get three eggs, some milk, and a bowl.
4. Turn left after the building with a lot of trees in front of it.

1. “Give me some salt and pepper.”

2. “Sing louder, please.”
3. “Open your mouth, please.”
4. “Play catch with Mark.”

C.
Shane calls Carl and asks for directions.
First, leave your house and turn right.
Finally, cross the street.

D.
1. Topic + Does: Lucky does special tricks.
2. Owner Says: Lucky’s owner says “Jump through, Lucky.”
3. Lucky: Lucky jumps through the ring.
4. Owner Says: Lucky’s owner says “Lucky, run up and down.”
5. Lucky: Lucky runs up and down the ramp.
6. Owner Says: Lucky’s owner days “Jump over.”
7. Lucky: Lucky jumps over the bar.
8. Lucky: Lucky is a very smart dog.

Lucky does special tricks. Lucky’s owner says “Jump through, Lucky.” Lucky jumps
through the ring. Lucky’s owner says “Lucky, run up and down.” Lucky runs up and down
the ramp. Lucky’s owner says “Jump over.” Lucky jumps over the bar. Lucky is a very
smart dog.

E.
Sample answers
1. First, go out of school and turn right.
2. Next, walk straight for 300m.
3. After that, cross over the street. Then go left and walk for 600m.

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4. There is a post office near my home.
5. My house is white.
6. My house number is 3229.

It is easy to get to my house from school. First, go out of school and turn right.
Next, walk straight for 300m. After that, cross over the street. Then go left and walk for
600m. There is a post office near my home. My house is white. My house number is 3229.
Come visit me!

F.
Sample answers
1. Sam can make chocolate chip cookies.
2. First, mix sugar and butter in a bowl.
3. Next, add eggs and chocolate chips.
4. After that, add flour and divide the dough into small pieces.
5. It takes 10 minutes to make the dough, then about 12 minutes to bake the cookies in
the oven. It takes 22 minutes in total.

Sam can make chocolate chip cookies. First, you have to mix sugar and butter in
a bowl. Next, add eggs and chocolate chips. After that, add flour and divide the dough
into small pieces. It takes 10 minutes to make the dough. Then it takes about 12 minutes
to bake the cookies in the oven. It takes 22 minutes in total to make these cookies.

Unit 5. The Aquarium

A.
When: last month
Dolphins: played with hoops
Sea Lion: clapped
Size: huge
We Were: all wet

B.
1. Ann drew pictures of her family last night.
2. I went to Germany four months ago.
3. Yesterday afternoon, he wore a cap to the baseball game.
4. We saw a bird five minutes ago.

1. Last Tuesday, Lucy and her mom made cookies. / Lucy and her mom made cookies last
Tuesday.
2. That dog did tricks a few minutes ago. / A few minutes ago, that dog did tricks.
3. Yesterday, Tom hid behind the tree. / Tom hid behind the tree yesterday.
4. Last summer, they threw water on each other in the pool. / They threw water on each
other in the pool last summer.

C.
They hiked to the top of a mountain.
The trees were beautiful.
They ate sandwiches, fruit, and chocolate.

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D.
1. Topic +When: Jeff went to a costume party a few months ago.
2. Was: He was a clown.
3. Wore: He wore a wig and a big red nose.
4. Also Wore: He also wore colorful clothes.
5. Party Was: The party was fun.
6. There Was: There was a costume contest.
7. Jeff Won: Jeff won the contest.
8. Jeff Had: Jeff had the best costume.

Jeff went to a costume party a few months ago. He was a clown. He wore a wig
and a big red nose. He also wore colorful clothes. The party was fun. There was a
costume contest. Jeff won the contest. Jeff had the best costume.

E.
Sample answers
1. A fun place I visited was Disney Land.
2. I went there last summer vacation.
3. I went with my parents and my sister.
4. I went on many exciting rides.
ate tasty snacks.
5. I liked it because it was full of things to do and I could see many movie characters.

A fun place I visited was Disney Land. I went there last summer vacation. I went
to Disney Land with my parents and my sister. I went on many exciting rides there. They
were a lot of fun. I also ate delicious snacks such as popcorn. I liked Disney Land because
it was full of things to do. I was also happy to see many movie characters.

F.
Sample answers
1. Helen’s favorite place is the park near her house.
2. She last went there on Sunday.
3. She went with her sister and her dog.
4. She played with her dog.
She read a book.
5. She likes that place because it is peaceful and it is close to her home.

Helen’s favorite place is the park near her house. She last went there on Sunday.
She went with her sister and her dog. She played with her dog and she also read a book.
She likes that place because it is peaceful and it is close to her home. It is a nice place to
go and relax.

Unit 6. My Daily Routine

A.
Topic: my day
Time: 7:30 a.m.
After School: go to baseball practice

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Usually: walk to practice
Sometimes: ride our bikes
Today: was different
Didn’t: go to baseball practice
Went: to a party
Had: a lot of fun

B.
1. I am always late for school. My teacher is always angry.
2. They usually practice on Fridays.
3. She never watches the news.
4. We often talk on the phone.

1. He hates carrots! He never eats them.

2. Kelly has a pet. She always gives it food and water.
3. We sometimes play soccer after school. We don’t play every day.
4. I like to draw pictures in art class. I often draw animals.

C.
She always wakes up at six o’clock.
She usually has cereal or some fruit.
Sometimes their coach drives them to school.

D.
1. Topic + Name: Megan has a special routine every Saturday.
2. First: First, she wakes up and makes breakfast for her parents.
3. Usually Makes: She usually makes bacon and eggs.
4. Then: Then she goes to her voice lesson.
5. Learning: She is learning how to sing.
6. Enjoys: She always enjoys her lesson.
7. After That: After that she goes to the mall.
8. Meets: She meets her friends there.
9. Always Has: She always has a good time on Saturdays.

Megan has a special routine every Saturday. First, she wakes up and makes
breakfast for her parents. She usually makes bacon and eggs. Then she goes to her voice
lesson. She is learning how to sing. She always enjoys her lesson. After that she goes to
the mall. She meets her friends there. She always has a good time on Saturdays.

E.
Sample answers
1. I wake up at 6:30a.m.
2. First, I wash my face.
3. After that I check my cell phone for text messages.
4. I usually eat toast for breakfast.
5. I usually make my own breakfast.
6. After breakfast I take a shower.
7. I usually walk to school.

I wake up at 6:30a.m. First, I wash my face. After that I check my cell phone for
text messages. I usually eat toast for breakfast. I usually make my own breakfast. After
breakfast I take a shower. I usually walk to school.

F.
Sample answers
1. First, Elly brushes her teeth.
2. Then she changes into her pajamas.
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3. After that she brushes her hair.
4. Before going to bed she turns off her cell phone.
5. She goes to bed at 10:30.

Every night Elly has a bedroom routine. First, Elly brushes her teeth. Then she
changes into her pajamas. After that she brushes her hair. Before going to bed she turns
off her cell phone. She goes to bed at 10:30.

Unit 7. A Day at the Fair

A.
When: this weekend
Who: my mom and I, my friend Ben
Will Ride: the big blue rollercoaster
Does What: goes very fast
Hope: I don’t get sick
Will Also: go on bumper cars
Going to: drive very fast
Want: to bump into Ben many times
Who: my mom
Feel: very excited

B
1. He is going to eat dinner at 6:00 p.m.
2. We will make a cake tomorrow.
3. She thinks her team will win the game.
4. I am going to take a nap soon.

1. I will shut the window.

2. Grace is going to go to Canada next month. She already has a plane ticket.
3. They are going to have a geography test on Thursday.
4. I will have tomato soup, please.
5. I think people will live on the moon one day.

C.
They are going to go to California.
Chris and his friend will swim in the ocean.
Chris is going to take many pictures to show his family.

D.
1. Topic + Who: Morgan and her dad are going camping this weekend.
2. Morgan: Morgan will help put up the tent.
3. Dad: Her dad will build a big campfire.
4. They: They are going to toast marshmallows by the fire.
5. Morgan Thinks: Morgan thinks toasted marshmallows are delicious.
6. Dad Is Going To: Dad is going to tell ghost stories at night.
7. Morgan: Morgan likes ghost stories.
8. Thinks: She thinks this weekend will be fun.

Morgan and her dad are going camping this weekend. Morgan will help put up the
tent. Her dad will build a big campfire. They are going to toast marshmallows by the fire.
Morgan thinks toasted marshmallows are delicious. Dad is going to tell ghost stories at
night. Morgan likes ghost stories. She thinks this weekend will be fun.

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E.
Sample answers
1. I think people will live in metal boxes in 200 years.
2. They will live on Mars.
3. Their houses will be small, light, and moveable.
4. They will eat only healthy food.
5. No, I think people in 200 years won’t use cars. I think they will teleport from place to
place.
6. Life will not be better than now. It will be very expensive to live on Mars.

I think the world will be very different in the future. I think people will live in
metal boxes in 200 years. They will live on Mars. Their houses will be small, light, and
moveable. They will eat only healthy food. I think people in 200 years won’t use cars. I
think they will teleport from place to place. Life will not be better than now. It will be very
expensive to live on Mars.

F.
Sample answers
1. Sung-Min will be an old man. He will have gray hair. He thinks he will be rich.
2. He will live in Seoul.
3. He will be retired from his job as a doctor.
4. He will have two children. He will have a son and a daughter.
5. He will be very happy.

Sung-Min will be an old man. He will have gray hair. He thinks he will be rich. He
will live in Seoul. He will be retired from his job as a doctor. He will have two children. He
will have a son and a daughter. He will be very happy.

Unit 8. My Messy Bedroom

A.
Topic: allowance
Asked Dad For: my allowance
Dad said: no
Had to: tidy my bedroom, put away my toys
Also Had To: make my bed
Why Did Them: I wanted my allowance
Now: I am finished
Dad Gives Me: allowance
I Am: rich!

B.
1. I have to comb my hair in the morning.
2. They have to do their homework before they can play computer games.
3. Susan has to eat dinner with her family.
4. She had to take out the trash yesterday.

1. Yesterday, she had to study for a big math test.

2. I had to eat my vegetables before I left the table last night.
3. He has to clean his bedroom every day.
4. We have to wear uniforms to school.

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C.
He doesn’t like Mondays because he has to go to math class.
On Mondays, Corey has to eat school lunches.
Corey is happy when the school day is finished.

D.
1. Topic + Has To: Jasmine wants to go to the mall but she has to do her homework first.
2. English: She has to write a story for English.
3. Writes: She writes about a princess.
4. Geography: For geography she has to draw a map.
5. Draws: She draws a map of Australia.
6. Music: She has to practice the piano.
7. Plays: She plays her favorite pop songs.
8. At Last: At last she finishes her homework.
9. Now: Now she can go to the mall.

Jasmine wants to go to the mall but she has to do her homework first. She has to
write a story for English. She writes about a princess. For geography she has to draw a
map. She draws a map of Australia. She has to practice the piano. She plays her favorite
pop songs. At last she finishes her homework. Now she can go to the mall.

E.
Sample answers
1. I had to help my mom clean inside her car.
2. I had to do that because I spilled orange juice inside the car and my mom was angry.
3. I did it on Saturday morning.
4. I also had to help my brother with his math homework.
5. Math is difficult for him
6. I have to help him once a week.
7. I don’t enjoy doing it. My brother gets upset when he doesn’t understand and it is not
easy to teach him.

Last weekend, I had to help my mom clean inside her car. I had to help her
because I spilled orange juice inside the car and she was angry with me. I did it on
Saturday morning. I also had to help my brother with his math homework. I have to help
him because math is difficult for him. I have to help him once a week. I don’t enjoy doing
it. My brother gets upset when he doesn’t understand and it is not easy to teach him.

F.
Sample answers
1. Mina has to practice a speech tonight.
2. She has to do that because she will be in a speech contest next week.
3. She has homework for English and history.
4. For English she has to write about her dog. For history she has to read five pages of
her textbook.
5. She doesn’t like homework. It takes a long time to do.

Mina has to practice a speech tonight. She has to do that because she will be in a
speech contest next week. She has homework for English and history. For English she has
to write about her dog. For history she has to read five pages of her textbook. She
doesn’t like homework. It takes a long time to do.
Review 1
A. and, but, so, but, or

B.
1. “Cody, take your raincoat.”
2. “Cody, don’t forget your water bottle.”
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3. Cody, put on sunscreen.”
4. “Cody, wear a hat.”
5. “Cody, put snacks in your backpack.”
6. “Cody, don’t walk away from your father.”

C.
1. never
2. always
3. usually
4. sometimes
5. often

D.
1. Valerie and Ellen are going to make pizza.
2. First, they will buy ingredients at the store.
3. Then they will mix flour and water to make dough.
4. They will put tomatoes and cheese on the dough.
5. Ellen says she is going to eat three slices.
6. Valerie thinks that Ellen is greedy!

E. Answers may vary.

F.
1. Billy is going to have a busy weekend.
2. Saturday afternoon, he has to stay home and do his homework.
3. Saturday evening, he will go to a restaurant with his family.
4. He hopes it will be sunny on Sunday.
5. He wants to go to the beach, but his sister wants to go to the zoo.

G. Answers may vary.

Unit 9. Water

A.
Topic: Water
Everybody Should: use less water
Where: at home
I Usually: take long showers
I Should: take short showers
I Always: use a lot of water
I Should: remember to turn off the water
When: I am not using it
We Should: try to save water

B.
1. He should practice the piano more often.
2. I should not watch that scary movie.
3. He thinks that we should go home soon.
4. They should be careful late at night.

1. He should draw pictures carefully.

2. You should not eat that big bowl of ice cream.
3. My coach believes everyone should learn to swim.
4. I should not go to the shopping mall after school.

C.

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She thinks everybody should try to make less garbage.
They always bring dishes from home.
His mom says he should not use paper bags.

D.
1. Topic + Name: Kim thinks clean air is important.
2. Thinks: He thinks everyone should try to keep the air clean.
3. Examples: For example, kids should walk or ride the bus to school.
4. Kids Shouldn’t: Kids shouldn’t get rides from their parents.
5. People Should: People should ride their bikes more often.
6. Thinks: Kim thinks everyone should work to keep the air clean.

Kim thinks clean air is important. He thinks everyone should try to keep the air
clean. For example, kids should walk or ride the bus to school. Kids shouldn’t get rides
from their parents. People should ride their bikes more often. Kim thinks everyone should
work to keep the air clean.

E.
Sample answers
1. Water is important to me for a clean world.
2. It is important because people need water to live. Also, water makes our rivers and
oceans where other animals live.
3. Everyone should try to use less soap because it makes water dirty.
Everyone should also keep the beaches clean so that trash doesn’t go into the oceans.
4. Some people pour oil and paint down the sink.
5. They shouldn’t do that because it is hard to remove oil and paint from water.
6. You, I, and everyone should keep the world clean.

I think water is important for a clean world. It is important because people need
water to live. We cannot live without water. Also, water makes our rivers and oceans
where other animals live. Everyone should try to use less soap because it makes water
dirty. Everyone should also keep the beaches clean so that trash doesn’t go into the
oceans. Some people pour oil and paint down the sink. You, I, and everyone should try
hard to keep the world clean.

F.
Sample answers
1. My classmate, Juan, thinks that students should recycle paper.
2. Students should do this because they use a lot of paper when they study. They should
reduce wasted paper.
3. They should try to use less paper. They should used recycled paper to write
assignments.
4. My classmate doesn’t do all of these things. He recycles his old papers, but be doesn’t
use recycled paper. This is because his mom buys paper for him and she never gets
recycled paper at the store.

My classmate, Juan, thinks that students should recycle paper. Students should
do this because they use a lot of paper when they study. They should try to reduce
wasted paper. They should also try to use less paper. They should used recycled paper to
write assignments. My classmate doesn’t do all of these things. He recycles his old
papers, but be doesn’t use recycled paper. This is because his mom buys paper for him
and she never gets recycled paper at the store.
He will persuade her to buy recycled paper next time.
Unit 10. The Lake

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A.
Topic: a lake
Family Likes To: swim
Wonderful To: relax in the cool water
Would Like: to learn how to water ski
Mom Can: water ski very well
I Hope: I can go to the lake with my family

B.
1. She would like to eat at that restaurant.
2. His cousin would like to go to university next year.
3. My family would like to see a movie tonight.
4. He would like to meet my best friend.

1. I would like to ride my bike this afternoon.

2. The man would like to learn to play the violin.
3. Her little brother would like to take a nap.
4. Our teacher would like to show us a movie tomorrow.

C.
She would like to take her mother to her favorite restaurant.
Rachel would also like to buy her mother some flowers.
She likes red roses the most.

D.
1. Who + Topic: Lisa would like to go to Kayla’s New Year’s Eve party.
2. Why: There will be a lot of fun things to do at the party.
3. Would Like To: She would like to have dinner with Kayla’s family.
4. Board Games: She would also like to play fun board games at the party.
5. Would Like To: Lisa would like to see the fireworks at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
6. Family + When: Kayla’s family watches them from a park every year.
7. Kayla Says: Kayla says the fireworks are beautiful.
8. Lisa Hopes: Lisa hopes she can go to the party.

Lisa would like to go to Kayla’s New Year’s Eve party. There will be a lot of fun
things to do at the party. She would like to have dinner with Kayla’s family. She would
also like to play fun board games at the party. Lisa would like to see the fireworks at
midnight on New Year’s Eve. Kayla’s family watches them from a park every year. Kayla
says the fireworks are beautiful. Lisa hopes she can go to the party.

E.
Sample answers
1. I would like to go to Jeju Island for my summer vacation.
2. Yes, it is quite far from my home.
3. I would like to go there with my family.
4. I would like to go there because it has nice beaches and good seafood.
5. I would like to eat fresh seafood. I would like to eat Jeju oranges. I would also like to
visit a traditional house.
6. I hope that I will take a lot of great photographs so I can remember it forever.

I would like to go to Jeju Island for my summer vacation. It is far from my home,
so I would go there by airplane. I would like to go with my family. I would like to go there
because it has nice beaches and good seafood. I would like to eat fresh seafood. I would
like to eat Jeju oranges. I would also like to visit a traditional house. I hope that I will take
a lot of great photographs so I can remember it forever.
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F.
Sample answers
1. She would like to go to a dog café with her friends.
2. She would like to go there because she loves dogs. But she does not have her own
dog.
3. She would like to play with a cute white dog. She would also drink some delicious hot
chocolate.
4. This place is in the city center, near the park.
5. She hopes her friends from school will come.

My partner, Linda, would like to go to a dog café with her friends on her next
birthday. She would like to go there because she loves dogs. But she does not have her
own dog. She would like to play with a cute white dog. She would also drink some
delicious hot chocolate. This place is in the city center, near the park. She hopes her
friends from school will come. She thinks it would a lot of fun.
Unit 11. Interesting Animals

A.
Topic: Learning about animals
Why Scary: because it has nearly 3,000 pointy teeth
Can: take enormous bites
Learned About: spotted cheetah
I Love: cats
Cheetah Looks Like: a really big and cute cat
Can: run over 60 miles per hour

B.
1. My dad is very tall and skinny.
2. I cooked a small dinner for my parents.
3. They slowly walked home after basketball practice.
4. The graceful dancers moved beautifully.

1. The students whispered quietly in the back of the classroom.

2. My sister draws pictures skillfully.
3. This pencil is very sharp.
4. The teacher asked for the correct answer.

C.
Susan’s favorite animal is her grandmother’s cat.
She loves to curl up on Susan’s lap.
Now that Princess is getting older, she is starting to move more slowly.

D.
1. Topic + Is: Tracy’s favorite person is her big brother, Alex.
2. Alex: Alex has dark brown hair and brown eyes.
3. Is: He is very patient and kind.
4. Teaches He teaches Tracy a lot of interesting things.
5. Tracy: Tracy thinks he is fun.
6 Loves: She loves playing computer games with him.
7. Alex: Alex usually lets Tracy win.
8. Is: He is too nice!

Tracy’s favorite person is her big brother, Alex. Alex has dark brown hair and
brown eyes. He is very patient and kind. He teaches Tracy a lot of interesting things.

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Tracy thinks he is fun. She loves playing computer games with him. Alex usually lets
Tracy win. He is too nice!

E.
Sample answers
1. My favorite person is my grandmother.
2. She is 64 years old.
3. She looks old, with short gray hair. She has blue eyes.
4. She lives with my family.
5. She likes knitting and eating sweets.
6. She is my favorite person because she takes care of me when my parents are busy.
She always tells me funny stories about when she was my age.

My favorite person is my grandmother. She is 64 years old. She is old, with short
gray hair. She has kind blue eyes. She lives with my family. She likes knitting and eating
sweets. She is my favorite person because she takes care of me when my parents are
busy. She always tells me funny stories about when she was my age. My grandmother is
so nice.

F.
Sample answers
1. Jenna’s favorite animal is a canary. It is a kind of bird.
2. It is small and yellow.
3. It lives in Spain, but now it lives in cages in people’s homes.
4. Canaries can sing well.
5. It eats seeds, fruit, and vegetables.
6. Jenna wants a canary because it is easy to take care of. She read that canaries are also
very friendly

Jenna’s favorite animal is a canary. It is a kind of bird. It is small and yellow. It

lives in Spain originally, but now it lives in cages in people’s homes. Canaries can sing
well. This bird eats seeds, fruit, and vegetables. Jenna wants a canary because it is easy
to take care of. She read that canaries are also very friendly.

Unit 12. My Brother

A.
Brother’s Name: Jeremy
Age: eight years old
Is: younger and smaller than I am
Runs: very fast
Never: walks
Always: runs
April Event: school sports day
Jeremy Was: in a race
I Cheered For: Jeremy
Jeremy Ran: faster and faster
Won: the race
I Felt: very proud

B.
1. My brother is as tall as my cousin.
2. Jason was not as loud as Sandy.

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3. The bird flew higher and higher.
4. My cat is as beautiful as my friend’s cat.

1. My sister is as old as my cousin.

2. Ted is not as tall as Mark.
3. The boy practiced harder and harder.
4. My dad is as funny as my uncle.

C.
She often makes pizza.
She made the pizza thicker and thicker!
Sarah says Monica’s pizza is as good as her pizza.

D.
1. Grandfather: Jack loves spending time with his fun grandfather.
2. Enjoys: His grandfather enjoys watching soccer games.
3. Favorite Team: His grandfather’s favorite team is Real Madrid.
4. Always: He always watches them on TV.
5. Jack + Last Summer: Jack doesn’t like soccer, but last summer, he went to a Real
Madrid game with his grandfather.
6. Jack: Jack was surprised.
7. Enjoyed: He enjoyed the game.
8. Cheered: Jack cheered as loudly as his grandfather.

Jack loves spending time with his fun grandfather. His grandfather enjoys
watching soccer games. His grandfather’s favorite team is Real Madrid. He always
watches them on TV. Jack doesn’t like soccer, but last summer, he went to a Real Madrid
game with his grandfather. Jack was surprised. He enjoyed the game. Jack cheered as
loudly as his grandfather.

E.
Sample answers
1. The oldest person in my family is my father.
2. I think he is 48 years old.
3. He lives in my house.
4. I see him every day.
5. He enjoys driving his car and spending time with my brother and me.
6. He is similar to me because he likes to sleep a lot.
7. He is taller than me. My father is very tall.

The oldest person in my family is my father. I think he is 48 years old. He lives in

my house. I see him every day. He enjoys driving his car and spending time with my
brother and me. He is similar to me because he likes to sleep a lot. He is taller than me.
My father is very tall.

F.
Sample answers
1. An interesting person in Dae-Ho’s family is his uncle.
2. His uncle is interesting because he works for a circus.
3. He can juggle bottles and walk on a thin rope.
4. Dae-Ho’s uncle is more athletic than him.
5. He taught Dae-Ho that everyone is different. Some people don’t do ordinary jobs, but
they are still ordinary people.

An interesting person in Dae-Ho’s family is his uncle. His uncle is interesting

because he works for a circus. He can juggle bottles and walk on a thin rope. Dae-Ho’s
uncle is more athletic than him. He taught Dae-Ho that everyone is different. Some
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people don’t do ordinary jobs, but they are still ordinary people.
Unit 13. The Snake

A.
It Is: a snake
Looks Like: a garden hose
Moves Like: water
Feels Like: a rubber band
Shines Like: an emerald
But: I always visit the snake

B.
1. My little brother is as playful as a puppy.
2. The angry man’s face is red like a tomato.
3. That cookie is as big as my head.
4. Those scissors are as sharp as a knife. / Those scissors are sharp like a knife.

1. My uncle is as funny as a clown.

2. Bobby is jumping like a frog.
3. Her eyes are as blue as the ocean.
4. My father roared like an angry lion.

C.
It is as white as snow.
His little eyes look like tiny buttons.
He runs as fast as a little race car.

D.
1. Topic + Name: My friend has a kitten named Cookie.
2. Cookie: Cookie is very interesting.
3. Inside: Cookie is like a princess inside the house.
4. Sleeps: She sleeps on a pillow for hours.
5. Outside: Outside the house she is like a wild animal.
6. Tiger: She is like a tiger in the jungle.
7. Runs: She runs on the grass and climbs trees.
8. Chases: Sometimes she chases birds.
9. Has: She has a lot of energy outside.

My friend has a kitten named Cookie. Cookie is very interesting. Cookie is like a
princess inside the house. She sleeps on a pillow for hours. Outside the house she is like
a wild animal. She is like a tiger in the jungle. She runs on the grass and climbs trees.
Sometimes she chases birds. She has a lot of energy outside.

E.
Sample answers
1. An interesting animal I know is my aunt’s dog.
2. It is medium-sized.
3. It is light brown.
4. It is as fluffy as a ball of wool.
5. It is in my aunt’s apartment.
6. It is interesting because it thinks it is a cat. It climbs on the table and tries to use my
aunt’s computer. It is scared of other dogs, but it likes cats.

An interesting animal I know is my aunt’s dog. It’s name is Sadie. Sadie is

medium-sized. It is light brown. It is as fluffy as a ball of wool. It is in my aunt’s
apartment. It is interesting because it thinks it is a cat. It climbs on the table and tries to

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use my aunt’s computer. It is scared of other dogs, but it likes cats.

F.
Sample answers
1. Akiko says her imaginary animals live in caves on the moon.
2. They are called moonbies.
3. They are green, yellow, and orange.
4. They are as big as houses.
5. They sound as sweet as sugar.
6. They can fly from the moon to the sun. They can make silk from their hair.

Akiko says her imaginary animals live in caves on the moon. They are called
moonbies. They are green, yellow, and orange. They are as big as houses. They sound as
sweet as sugar. They can fly from the moon to the sun. They can make silk from their
hair.

Unit 14. Puzzles are Easy

A.
Topic: puzzles
We Like: to do puzzles
Some People Think: puzzles are difficult
After That: we put all the pieces of one color together
Next: we put all the pieces of one picture together
Then: we can see which pieces are missing
After That: it’s easy to finish the puzzle

B.
1. It’s very late. However, I am not tired.
2. My brother lived in many places. For example, he lived in Paris, Tokyo, and New York.
3. We usually have cold weather this month. However, today is nice and warm.
4. You can try many kinds of Italian food. For example, you can try spaghetti or pizza.

1. There are many shops nearby. For example, there is a bookstore, a flower shop, and a
bakery.
2. John loves soccer. However, his sister loves tennis.
3. I am not tall. However, I am a good basketball player.
4. The zoo has many interesting animals. For example, there are pandas, giraffes, and
tigers.

C.
However, it’s easy to make.
After that, you put the strawberries on the whipped cream.
For example, you can pour chocolate syrup on the whipped cream.

D.
1. Topic + When: Jill skied for the first time today.
2. Didn’t Know: She didn’t know how to ski.
3. However: However, she learned very quickly.
4. Took: Jill took a skiing lesson.
5. Learned: She learned many things.
6. Example: For example, she learned to stop and turn properly.

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7. Practiced: Jill practiced all day.
8. Felt: She felt happy and proud.

Jill skied for the first time today. She didn’t know how to ski. However, she
learned very quickly. Jill took a skiing lesson. She learned many things. For example, she
learned to stop and turn properly. Jill practiced all day. She felt happy and proud.

E.
Sample answers
1. My hobby is gymnastics.
2. I think it is fun, but also very difficult.
3. Some people think that gymnastics is easy because young girls do it.
4. To do this activity I do a lot of stretching. I also jump and spin.
5. I learn about hard work through gymnastics. To be a good gymnast you must practice
every day, even when you are tired.

My hobby is gymnastics. I think it is fun, but also very difficult. However, some
people think that gymnastics is easy because young girls do it. To do this activity I do a
lot of stretching. I also jump and spin. I learn about hard work through gymnastics. For
example, to be a good gymnast you must practice every day, even when you are tired.

F.
Sample answers
1. Recently, Tom learned to knit.
2. He thinks it is a good skill for everyone to learn.
3. Some people think knitting is for girls, not boys. Tom says they are wrong.
4. He learned to do it at school.
5. He uses two long sticks. He twists wool around the sticks to make knitting.
6. It took two weeks to learn the basic method, but he says he is still learning.

Recently, Tom learned to knit. He thinks it is a good skill for everyone to learn.
Some people think knitting is for girls, not boys. However, Tom says they are wrong. He
learned to do it at school.
He uses two long sticks. He twists wool around the sticks to make knitting. It took two
weeks to learn the basic method, but he says he is still learning.

Unit 15. My Opinion

A.
Topic: Great places
Opinion: many beautiful paintings
Another Good Place: flower garden
What: thousands of flowers
Opinion: similar
Why: both have amazing things to look at

B.
1. In her opinion, coffee tastes awful.
2. He thinks that the beach is better than the mountains.
3. In my opinion, chocolate tastes disgusting.
4. Yesterday, they thought that the restaurant was nice.

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1. In my opinion, spiders are (not) scary.
I think that spiders are (not) scary.
2. In my opinion, ice cream is (not) delicious.
I think that ice cream is (not) delicious.
3. In my opinion, Mom is (not) funnier than Dad.
I think that Mom is (not) funnier than Dad.
4. In my opinion, English is (not) fun.
I think that English is (not) fun.

C.
Ann loves the tall mountains near her house.
She thinks that they are peaceful.
She hikes up the mountains often.

D.
1. Topic + Name: Paige loves reading.
2. Opinion: She thinks reading is better than watching TV.
3. TV Shows + Books: TV shows are only thirty minutes or one hour, but books last much
longer.
4. Also Thinks: She also thinks that books are more interesting.
5. Can + Doesn’t: When you read you can imagine a story in a book, but you don’t have
to imagine anything on TV.
6. Opinion: In Paige’s opinion, many TV shows are boring.
Paige loves reading. She thinks reading is better than watching TV. TV shows are
only thirty minutes or one hour, but books last much longer. She also thinks that books
are more interesting. When you read you can imagine a story in a book, but you don’t
have to imagine anything on TV. In Paige’s opinion, many TV shows are boring. Paige
really does like books.

E.
Sample answers
1. In my opinion, the best subject to study is math.
2. I study this subject three times a week.
3. I study it at school.
4. Sometimes my mom helps me study math.
5. It is the best subject because it is very useful in daily life. Also, I like it because I don’t
have to write essays for math class.
6. I need math to do cooking. When I measure ingredients, I use math. I also need math
when I buy things. Math helps me check my change when I buy things at the store.

In my opinion, the best subject to study is math. I study this subject three times a
week. I study it at school. Sometimes my mom helps me study math. I think it is the best
subject because it is very useful in daily life. Also, I like it because I don’t have to write
essays for math class. I need math to do cooking. When I measure ingredients, I use
math. I also need math when I buy things. Math helps me check my change when I buy
things at the store.

F.
Sample answers
1. In Mario’s opinion, Sydney is the best place to go for a vacation.
2. Sydney is in Australia.
3. He likes Sydney because it has great weather. It also has cool buildings like the Opera
House.
4. He thinks it is fun to climb up the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
5. He went there two years ago.

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In Mario’s opinion, Sydney is the best place to go for a vacation. Sydney is in Australia.
He likes Sydney because it has great weather. It also has cool buildings like the Opera
House. He thinks it is fun to climb up the Sydney Harbour Bridge. There is a great view
from the top of the bridge. He went there two years ago. It was an amazing trip.

Unit 16. Found

A.
Topic: special day
Always Remember: the day I found some money
Where: on a street near my house
What Happened: at a traffic light,
a lot of money,
a police officer,
she would find the owner

B.
1. When I opened the door, I saw my grandmother.
2. The boy sat down at his desk when the teacher walked into the class.
3. When the girl woke up, she got a glass of water.
4. The children got on the bus when it arrived.

1. She used her umbrella when it started to rain.

2. When the TV show ended, the man turned off the TV.
3. When my brother tasted the cake, he felt happy.
4. My mother dropped the cup when she saw a mouse.

C.
Grace will always remember the day he saw a bear.
It was big and brown.
When more people arrived, the bear heard noise.

D.
1. Topic + Remember: Bonnie remembers the day that she scored a goal in her soccer
game.
2. When: It happened last Thursday.
3. Score: The score was 4 to 4.
4. Ball + Kicked: Bonne got the ball and she kicked it very hard.
5. Goalie + Goalie: The goalie tried to stop the ball but she couldn’t stop it.
6. Ball + Everyone: The ball went into the goal and everyone cheered.
7. Bonnie’s Team: Bonnie’s team won the game.

Bonnie remembers the day that she scored a goal in her soccer game. It
happened last Thursday. The score was 4 to 4. Bonne got the ball and she kicked it very
hard. The goalie tried to stop the ball but she couldn’t stop it. The ball went into the goal
and everyone cheered. Bonnie’s team won the game.

E.
Sample answers
1. I will always remember my first baseball coach.
2. I met him when I was in fourth grade at elementary school.
3. At first I felt scared because he was so serious and tough.
4. One day at practice I kept missing the ball.

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I was upset because the other kids laughed at me.
The coach said ‘You can do it,” then he taught me to look at the ball all the time.
Next practice, I watched the ball very carefully and I hit it every time.
5. I think he is very good at teaching how to play baseball, and he is a kind man even
though he looks tough.

I will always remember my first baseball coach. I met him when I was in fourth
grade at elementary school. At first I felt scared because he was so serious and tough.
One day at practice I kept missing the ball. I was upset because the other kids laughed at
me. The coach said ‘You can do it,” then he taught me to look at the ball all the time.
Next practice, I watched the ball very carefully and I hit it every time. I think he is very
good at teaching how to play baseball, and he is a kind man even though he looks tough.

F.
Sample answers
1. Melanie will always remember seeing parrot in her neighborhood.
2. It was special because it was not a normal thing to see.
3. She saw the parrot three years ago.
4. She was in her bedroom when she heard a voice saying “Hello pretty girl. Hello pretty
girl.” She looked out and saw a blue and red bird. It flew into her bedroom and sat on her
lamp.
5. She felt surprised but also excited because the bird was so beautiful.

Melanie will always remember seeing parrot in her neighborhood. It was special
because it was not a normal thing to see. She saw the parrot three years ago. She was in
her bedroom when she heard a voice saying “Hello pretty girl. Hello pretty girl.” She
looked out and saw a blue and red bird. It flew into her bedroom and sat on her lamp.
She felt surprised but also excited because the bird was so beautiful.
Review 2

A. first, beautiful, patiently, handsome, loudly, happily

B.
1. Evan should eat fruit and vegetables every day.
2. Evan should drink less soda.
3. Evan should not eat fried food.
4. Evan should do sports and exercises.
5. Evan should get plenty of sleep.

C.
1. Diane thinks that her friend, Tom, is very handsome.
2. In her opinion, he is as handsome as Brad Pitt.
3. Tom is also very kind in her opinion.
4. For example, he always helps her when she has a problem.
5. She thinks that Tom is a good friend.

D.
1. Emily’s mom is afraid of mice.
2. When a mouse was in the house, Emily’s mom screamed.
3. Emily said, “Mom, you should not be afraid.”
4. “You should be as brave as a lion.”
5. However, Emily also screamed when she got close to the mouse.

E. Answers may vary..

F.
1. Ryan would like to be an English teacher when he grows up.

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2. His mom says that he should work hard like a beaver.
3. Ryan thinks everyone should do something important.
4. Ryan would like to teach children in Africa.
5. When he visited Africa last year, he taught English to children.

G. Answers may vary.

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