Reading
1
Lost in the
New School
Contents
Topic
Writing Hands-on
The first day of a Taiwanese boy going to a high Sentence Expansion:
school in the U.S.A.
Part I
Patterns in Use
S + be + so + adj./V + so + adv. + that-clause
S + be/V + such + N + that-clause
. . . N + who/which/that/whom/whose . . .
Function
Pages 1−20
2
A Lesson in
Forgiveness
Giving directions to important offices in the school
Topic
Writing Hands-on
A boy learning a lesson in forgiveness
Sentence Expansion:
Part II
Patterns in Use
S + linking verb (taste/smell/feel/look/sound/etc.) + adj./like + N
S + Vt (understand/say/hope/know/realize/etc.) + that-clause
Function
Pages 21−42
3
Inventing a
Better World
Discussing situations and deciding whether to forgive others or not
Topic
Writing Hands-on
The stories of two great inventions
Brainstorming:
Part I Clustering
Patterns in Use
. . . N, who/which/whom/whose . . .
S + have + p.p.
Function
Pages 43−64
4
A Colorful Life
Discussing interesting inventions
Topic
Writing Hands-on
Influences and symbolic meanings of colors
Brainstorming:
Part II Listing
Patterns in Use
S + be + adj./V 1 + adv. + enough + to V 2
. . . who/which (+ N)/how (+ adj./adv.)/what/why/etc.-clause . . .
Function
Pages 65−86
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Associating colors with objects or people
5
A Recipe for a
Delicious
Friendship
Topic
Writing Hands-on
How to make friends and enjoys a close
friendship
The Topic Sentence:
Part I
Patterns in Use
Gerunds
S + make + O + OC (adj./N)
S + leave/keep/find + O + OC (adj./prep. phrase)
Function
Pages 87−104
6
When in Bulgaria,
Do as the
Bulgarians Do
Discussing famous quotes about friends and friendship
Topic
Writing Hands-on
Body language varying from country to country
The Topic Sentence:
Part II
Patterns in Use
S + sense verb ( feel/see/hear/watch/notice/etc.) + O + V/V-ing
It + be + adj. + for someone + to V
It + be + adj. + of someone + to V
Function
Pages 105−124
7
A Little Science
Works a Lot of
Magic
Learning actual meanings of gestures
Topic
Writing Hands-on
The secrets behind the “magic” what sugar
cubes, baby oil, and citrus peel can do
Supporting Sentences:
Part I
Patterns in Use
. . . who/whom/which (+ N)/how/what/etc. + to V . . .
S + have + difficulty/problems/trouble/a hard time + V-ing
S + have + fun/a good time + V-ing
Function
Pages 125−144
8
The Long-Haired
Spirits and
the Thao
Using science and learning the secret behind the magic of science
Topic
Writing Hands-on
A Thao legend that teaches about living in
harmony with nature
Supporting Sentences:
Part II
Patterns in Use
S + have + been + p.p. (+ by O)
S + causative verb (let/make/have) + O + V
S + be + made + to V (+ by O)
Function
Pages 145−164
Thinking of a slogan to remind people to live in harmony with nature
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9
A Rabbit’s Foot
and a Piece of
Wood
Topic
Topic
Writing Hands-on
Superstitions and customs
Supporting Sentences:
Part III
Patterns in Use
S + be/get used to + V-ing
S + used to + V
Because + S 1 + be/V 1 . . . , S 2 + be/V 2 . . .
Because of + N, S + be/V . . .
Function
Pages 165−184
10
Why Do We Lie?
Learning about the origins of some certain superstitions
Topic
Topic
Writing Hands-on
The reasons for people telling lies
The Concluding
Sentence: Part I
Patterns in Use
S + V 1/be . . . (in order) to + V 2
S + V 1/be . . . so as to + V 2
S + V 1/be . . . for the purpose of + V 2-ing
That-clause + be + adj. It + be + adj. + that-clause
Function
Pages 185−206
11
The Best Medicine
Observing people’s strange actions when they tell a lie
Topic
Topic
Writing Hands-on
The effects of laughter
The Concluding
Sentence: Part II
Patterns in Use
. . . N + V-ing/p.p. . . .
S + be/linking verb + adj.-er/more adj. + than . . .
S + V + adv.-er/more adv. + than . . .
Function
Pages 207−228
12
Working for
Nothing Pays Off
Finding out how easily one laughs
Topic
Topic
Writing Hands-on
The benefits of volunteering
Review
Patterns in Use
S 1 + be/V + as adj. (+ N) as + S 2 . . .
S 1 + V + as adv. as + S 2 . . .
It is time (+ for someone) + to V
Function
Pages 229−250
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Learning more about volunteer organizations and groups
Listening & Speaking
1
Function
Nice to Meet You!
Greetings
Page 254
Function
Thank You for the Gift
2
Contents
Thanking people
Page 256
3
Function
Where Are You From?
Asking for personal information
Page 258
May I Speak to Ms. Lin, Please?
4
Function
Making telephone calls
Page 260
5
Making appointments
Page 262
Can You Give Me Some Advice?
6
Function
Are You Available Tomorrow?
Function
Asking and offering some advice
Page 264
7
What’s Your Favorite TV Show?
Talking about one’s likes and dislikes
Page 267
Function
Laying It on Too Thick
8
Function
Making response to compliments
Page 269
9
10
Function
It’s My Favorite Snack at the
Night Market
Page 271
Let’s Divide Up the Tasks of the
Project
Introducing local food to foreign
visitors
Function
Dividing work within a team
Page 274
Function
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12
Don’t Forget to Cross Your Fingers
Comforting those who are nervous or
For Me
anxious
Page 277
Your Presentation Was Really
Impressive
Function
Giving compliments
Page 279
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