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Part 1 Synonyms近义词
Tips: Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning.
I. Tap into what you know (about words) and give it a go!
Group 1 Group 2
1. happy moving
2. sad 2. writer
3. angry 3. finish
4. tired 4. simple
5. nervous 5. increase
6. thankful 6. talent
7. smart/clever 7. spotless
8.important 8. arrive at/ in
9. expensive 9. writer
mon 10. meaningless
II. Write the synonym for the underlined word.
Dad is picking me up from school today.
The task is so simple that almost everyone can finish it quickly.
The twins keep their bedroom very clean.
Four errors were marked on my test.
Let’s order a little pan-size pizza.
How many pieces of advice does the writer give
It’s important to follow the school rules.
To my disappointment, the new movie is so meaningless.
She is proud that both her children have a talent for music.
This is a moving story full of magic.
Part 2 Antonyms反义词
Tips: Did you know that antonyms are words that have opposite meanings
I.Use what you know about opposites to complete this table. Have fun!
Group 1 Group 2
1. break noisy
2. polite 2. difficult
3. for 3. dark
4. without 4. heavy
5. nervous 5. clean
6. familiar 6. same
7. smart/clever 7. win
8. catch 8. true
9. meaningful 9. strong
10. friend 10. rich
II. Write down the antonyms for the underlined words.
We should accept others’ opinions even if we don’t agree with them.
The room was very quiet when the teacher came in.
He felt very calm before the exam and didn’t worry at all.
Too much sun exposure may increase the risk of skin cancer.
Unlike his confident brother, he is always afraid to speak in public.
I’m not angry with him any more, because his explanation sounds reasonable to me.
The movie was so boring that many people left early.
The old man looks very weak after a long illness.
The river was polluted seriously, and it was no longer clean.
He is a generous man who always helps the poor.
Part 3 Base words词根
Tips: A base word is a word from which other words are made.
I. Write the base of each word in the table.
1. teacher teach 11. flowers 21. friendly
2. meaningful 12. branches 22. foolish
3. clues 13. encourage 23. retell
4. artist 14. kindness 24. owner
5. arrived 15. scientist 25. endless
6. laughed 16. missed 26. sleepy
7. building 17. voiceless 27. healer
8. further 18. churches 28. developing
9. saying 19. today 29. wives
10. holder 20. pointless 30. shelves
Tips: Always be on the lookout for base words .
II. Read the story carefully. Then find the words which are made from base words and circle out their base words. Finally, answer the questions.
Zebras
Zebras are among the most beautiful animals on earth. With their bold black-and-white stripes, they stand apart from other African animals. They roam freely over the large African plains. Many people don’t know it, but the zebra is one of the few wild horses left in the world today. All horses belong to the same animal group, known as Equus. Zebras are shorter than most other horses, their ears are larger, and some of them make a barking sound! Most importantly, only zebras have stripes--- even their manes are striped! Many zebras have been killed for their beautiful skins. Fortunately, things are being done to protect zebras now. African governments and wildlife groups have set up nature preserves, where zebras can live without the risk of being hunted.
1. Where do all the world’s wild zebras live
2. What is the animal group to which zebras belong
3. List three things you learned about zebras by reading the selection .
4. How are people trying to help protect zebras
Part 4 Affixes词缀
Tips: You, yes you, can unlock hundreds of words by knowing the meaning of base words and affixes.
I. Add affixes to the base words. You can add different affixes to the same base word.
Base words New Words
mean
locate
like
act
courage
kind
happy
build
use
patient
luck
cover
develop
educate
usual
able
II. Add right affixes to the words to fill in the blank.
Nature is our 1. (good) teacher. It teaches us a lot and we are born to learn from it to solve problems. For example, 2. (science) used what they saw in nature to improve our way of 3. (travel). In days of high-speed train research and 4. (develop), scientists were once 5. (face) with a noise problem . The trains 6. (push) air through tunnels at high speeds. So when a train came out of a tunnel, it could be very, very noisy. However, kingfisher birds hardly make a sound when they get into lakes or rivers. 7. (engine) got a clever idea. They changed the front of the trains to match the shape of the kingfisher. Then the air could 8. (easy) pass over the trains. The problem was solved!
The kingfisher birds’ example is just one that we learned from nature. Scientist study the smart models that nature can offer. Then they use their 9. (wise) and imagination to design new products. Nature provides us with 10. (end) possibilities to find wonderful ways to improve our lives. Learning from nature knows no bounds!
Part 5 Pictures and Captions配图与说明文字
Tips: Did you know that you can use pictures and captions to figure out new words in a selection before you read
I. Look at the pictures, read the caption, and read the selection. Then answer the questions below.
(
Shoulder blade
) (
Skull
) (
Collarbone
)
Bones
(
Tibia
) (
Pelvic girdle
) (
Elbow joint
) (
Humerus
) (
Ribs
) (
Kneecap
(patella)
) (
Knee joint
) (
Femur
)You have 206 bones in your body. Both boys and girls have the same number of bones. They make up the framework, or skeleton, that supports the tissues and muscles. Your bones are important because of the structure they provide and also because of what they contain. Together they give your body shape, and --- moved by your muscles --- help you to run after a ball, take a walk, or type a letter to your mom. They protect delicate body parts. They also store bone marrow to produce blood cells and contain important minerals like calcium and phosphorus that can be released into your blood.
1. Where can you find the humerus bone
(
Tibia
)
2. What is the longest bone in your body and where is it located
3. Your kneecap has a special name. What is it
4. Your skeleton is the framework of your body. What does framework mean
5. Bones also give you calcium and phosphorus. What are those things
II. Check out the pictures and names first, then read each paragraph and answer the questions.
Pictures
Names tarantula mountain lion coyote anteater leopard
1. You can find me in the forest and swamps of South America. Three large powerful claws on each front foot make it easy to rip apart nests of termites and ants.
My two-foot long snake-like tongue is coated with gummy saliva so that ants and termites will stick to it. Mmm, yummy!
What am I
2. My home is a burrow in the soil.
I love to eat small frogs, toads, and mice, mainly at night.
I am dark-colored with a hairy body and legs.
What am I
3. I live alone and eat only meat.
My strong, muscular legs help me leap distances of more than 20 feet.
Some of my many names are: puma, cougar, and panther.
What am I
4. I hunt at night and store what I kill in the branches of a tree. Lions, tigers, and jaguars belong to the same animal family as I do. I am known for my unusual spotted coat.
What am I
5. I am a mammal that is known for speed and for being smart.
Both your family’s pet dog and wolves in the wild are relatives of mine.
My nightly howls and short yaps break up the silence of nighttime.
Part 6 Polysemy 一词多义
Tips: Remember some words have more than one meaning.
I. Write down the meanings for each word as many as you can.
Word 词义
have
make
take
run
last
by
miss
drive
kind
set
fall
answer
II. Read each sentence carefully. Write the letter of the meaning that best fits the underlined word.
1. An alien force caught the burning meteor before it crashed on Earth .
2. If you force me to eat creamed corn, I will faint !
A. an organized group or army
B. to make something happen against another ' s will
3. Would you like to play a game of chess
Big game hunting was a popular sport of kings.
5. If you want to go to the movies ---I ' m game!
A. large , wild animals
B. an amusing activity
C. ready and willing
6. Watch me do a double belly flip-flop from the high dive!
7. My watch not only tells time, it also grills hamburgers.
8. The infrared glasses help me spot enemy bugs while I’m on night watch.
A. a timepiece
B. to look at or pay attention to
C. guard duty
Part 7 Signal Words 信号词
Tips: Signal words are like a fire engine siren --- they tell you that something important is coming.
I. Circle out the signal words and answer the question.
1. First, check who wrote the website. Next, make sure the site is there for a good reason, not a bad one. Also, check how old the information is. Finally, train yourself to be serious about the information from the website.
Q: How many pieces of advice does the writer give
The writer gives advice.
2. However, AI is expected to be a more powerful production tool that will help humans achieve more in less time.
Q: What will AI do in the future
AI will be and .
3. To test whether humans can understand these gestures, some scientists in Scotland brought 5,656 volunteers together. The scientists showed them 20 videos of apes making gestures. After watching each video, they had to guess what the apes’ were saying. The scientists gave some information to group A. Group A correctly guessed the meaning 57% of the time, while group B , who were not given any information, still succeeded 52% of the time. This suggests that humans seem to understand apes’ gestures.
Q: How does the writer show the result of the research in this paragraph
4. In conclusion, we should protect the environment to save our earth.
Q: Why does the author write this passage
5. Many students think online learning is convenient. However, some say it makes them feel lonely.
Q: Do all the students like online learning
II. Can you think out more signal words Let’s have a try!
Signal Words 语义 作用
Part 8 Idioms 习语
Tips: When it comes to idioms, you should focus on the context.
I. Tick the best idioms with √.
1. My grandpa is 70, but he still learns how to use the smartphone.
A. Time waits for no man.
B. It’s never too old to learn.
C. Practice makes perfect.
2. Don’t just say you’ll help the poor, the disabled and the deaf. Do it.
A. Actions speak louder than words.
B. One tree can’t make a forest.
C. East or west, home is best.
3. When I have trouble , I always work together with my friends.
A. Every coin has two sides.
B. Many hands make light work.
C. Love me, love my dog.
4. You can only play the piano well if you keep practicing every day.
A. Practice makes perfect.
B. The early bird catches the worm.
C. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
5. No matter how hard it is, I will keep trying until I make it.
A. Where there is a will, there is a way.
B. Love me, love my dog.
C. It’s never too old to learn.
6. We should make different plans and not depend on only one.
A. No pain, no gain.
B. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
C. Actions speak louder than words.
7. He helps me a lot when I am in trouble. He is a true friend.
A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
B. Every coin has two sides.
C. Love me, love my dog.
8. If you get up early, you will have more time to study and catch chances.
A. The early bird catches the worm.
B. Where there is a will, there is a way.
C. No pain, no gain.
9. Bob practices playing basketball every day and now he is very good at it.
A. No pain, no gain.
B. Practice makes perfect.
C. Time waits for no man.
10. We can’t finish the work well only by ourselves. Let’s help each other.
A. One tree can’t make a forest.
B. Love me, love my dog.
C. Every coin has two sides..
plete the sentences according to the meaning.
1.熟能生巧。 Practice ________ perfect.
2. 行动胜于言语。 Actions speak louder than ________.
3. 凡事都有两面性 Every ________ has two sides.
4. 有志者事竟成。 Where , there is a way.
5. 不要孤注一掷。 Don’t put all your ________ in one basket.
6. 早起的鸟儿有虫吃。The early bird ________ the worm.
7. 患难见真情。 A friend is a friend indeed.
8. 金窝银窝不如自己的狗窝。 ，home is best.
9. 众人拾柴火焰高。 Many hands make ________ work.
10. 眼见为实。 Seeing is ________.
Part 9 5 W’s
Tips: The 5 W’s are the key to good newspaper writing. They give you all the necessary information.
I. Read the following newspaper article , then list the 5 W ' s information .
The Martha Washington Jr . Gazette
The Rally
On Monday ,September 8, the Student Council held a fun and exciting pep rally. It was held in the new school auditorium. The Student Council received many compliments from teachers and students because the rally was so well planned. During the pep rally the football and basketball teams were announced. They were preparing for tournament games, and the entire school wanted to wish them good luck. The cheer-leaders from the third to eighth grades performed some wonderful cheers for the teams. When the rally was over, the entire school was treated to a night of no homework.
WHO hosted the rally
WHAT was the reason for the rally
WHEN did the rally take place
WHERE was the rally held
WHY did the Student Council receive compliments
II. Write a silly descriptive story using the following who, what, when, where, and
why information.
WHO: Trevor the tiger
WHAT: Hosted a party
WHEN: Yesterday afternoon
WHERE: At the zoo
WHY: To celebrate the birth of his cubs
Part 10 the Table of Contents 目录表
Tips：If you want to know what a book will be about, read the table of contents first! Then you’ll get the idea!
I. Answer the questions below.
YOUR NEW PUPPY
Table of Contents
Choosing the Right Puppy ............1
Naming Your Puppy ..........4
Making Your Puppy Feel at Home ......7
Introducing Your Puppy to the Family ..12
Housebreaking Your Puppy ...........17
The Best Diet for Your Puppy .........21
Leash-Training Your Puppy ...........25
What to Do if Your Puppy Is Sick ......31
1. What page would you turn to if you hadn’t yet decided which puppy to adopt
2. Scratchy or Snicker Ball Which page would you turn to if you needed a name for your new puppy
3. Which page will tell you how to make your puppy feel secure
4. Your puppy eats an entire bag of gummy worms. Where will you go for information
5. Do puppies wear diapers You’ll find the answer on this page.
6. Find out how to make puppy and kitten get along on this page.
7. If puppy pulls you down the block, where should you look for advice
8. What are the best foods for puppy Which page would have that information

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