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Reading Challenge

Answer Key

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Sealing with Approval

Pre-reading

1. My grandfather drinks Italian wine everyday,but my father only drinks wine on specialoccasions like weddings and holidays.

2. Wines are different in color and taste becausethey are made from different grapes.

3. I don’t know much about wines, so I usuallythink an expensive wine must be a good wine.

Vocabulary Preview

1. g 2. d 3. a 4. c 5. e6. h 7. b 8. f

Reading Comprehension

1. c 2. d 3. c 4. d 5. a

Idiomatic Expressions

1. tried and true2. play it safe3. put up with

Summary

1. dilemma 2. seal3. proper 4. penetrate5. screw tops 6. taint7. mold 8. stick to

Listening

1. d 2. d 3. b

Discussion

1. Wine is becoming more popular here becausea lot of people think it’s good for their healthand makes them seem sophisticated.

2. If it was for a very special occasion, Iwouldn’t mind paying over $100 for a goodbottle of wine, but I would never pay $500.

3. A traditional drink in Mexico is pulque. It wasmade by Aztecs and other native Mexicansa long time ago. It is made from cactusjuice. A lot of farmers and people who livein the country like to drink pulque today.

Vocabulary Review

1. d 2. a 3. b 4. a 5. c6. c 7. d 8. a 9. a 10. c

Unit 1Superstitions about Birds

Pre-reading

1. Magpies and sparrows are the most commonbirds in my country.

2. Robins are sometimes considered lucky inmy country because they show that warmerweather is coming. Crows are consideredunlucky.

3. There are many places to go bird watchingin my country. Some people go to themountains or to marshes to see specialkinds of birds.

Vocabulary Preview

1. h 2. f 3. d 4. b 5. c6. a 7. g 8. e

Reading Comprehension

1. c 2. d 3. b 4. d 5. b

Idiomatic Expressions

1. Woe be it2. is far from3. old wives’ tale

Summary

1. inclined 2. superstitions3. beware 4. scavengers5. accompany 6. misfortune7. wives’ tale 8. death

Listening

1. d 2. d 3. b

Discussion

1. I don’t believe that birds can be evil omens.Those stories are just old wives’ tales.

2. The most well-known bird in Canada isprobably the loon. It’s not really related to“good luck,” but it is on our one-dollarcoin, so I guess it’s a little bit lucky.

3. One special bird in my country is theCanada goose. When people see Canadageese flying in a V-shape in the sky, theyknow that the season will soon change.

Vocabulary Review

1. d 2. b 3. c 4. c 5. b6. c 7. d 8. b 9. a 10. c

Unit 2

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Alaska is Melting

Pre-reading

1. Alaska is located in the Arctic, west of theYukon in Canada and east of Siberia in Russia.

2. I think that too much pollution from carsand factories contributes to global warming.

3. I know that glaciers are big fields of ice andsnow. I’ve seen pictures of glaciers in theRocky Mountains.

Vocabulary Preview

1. e 2. h 3. d 4. b 5. f6. g 7. c 8. a

Reading Comprehension

1. b 2. b 3. a 4. a 5. a

Idiomatic Expressions

1. turn of the century2. turn up3. wipe out

Summary

1. glaciers 2. estimate3. average 4. turn up5. permanently 6. thaw7. diminishing 8. reproducing

Listening

1. d 2. d 3. c

Discussion

1. I think that air pollution contributes to theglaciers melting, but mostly I think it’s justbecause Earth is now in a natural warmingcycle.

2. I think the increasing temperatures inAlaska make it harder for some animals,like polar bears, to survive, but it alsomakes it easier for other animals to live.

3. Last winter was a little bit warmer thanusual, but it was still very cold. When theusual temperature is -20°C, a few degreeshigher doesn’t feel much warmer.

Vocabulary Review

1. a 2. d 3. c 4. c 5. d6. a 7. c 8. c 9. b 10. a

Unit 3Music that Heals

Pre-reading1. I don’t use alternative medicine now, but I’ve

visited a chiropractor and an acupuncturistbefore.

2. Yes, I find music very relaxing. When I ridethe crowded subway after work everyday,listening to my MP3 player really helps getrid of my stress.

3. I don’t think music will ever replace exerciseor healthy food, but it can certainly help usbe healthy. For example, listening to classi-cal music helps me relax, which gets rid ofunhealthy stress, and listening to rock musicgets me excited and helps me work out atthe gym.

Vocabulary Preview1. b 2. d 3. a 4. c 5. g6. e 7. h 8. f

Reading Comprehension1. d 2. b 3. d 4. d 5. a

Idiomatic Expressions1. is known to / has been known to2. feel low3. is fun to

Summary1. healing 2. therapy3. disabilities 4. rhythms5. stimulate 6. be fun to7. treat 8. rehabilitation

Listening1. c 2. b 3. c

Discussion1. If it weren’t too expensive, I would use music

therapy. I believe that music can help ourbodies, but if it is expensive, I would justbuy my own CDs and listen to relaxingmusic at home.

2. I have never heard about someone who seesa music therapist, but I have friends whoclaim that playing classical music calms theirpets and helps their plants grow.

3. I usually listen to classical music or someforms of jazz when I want to relax.

Vocabulary Review1. c 2. d 3. c 4. b 5. c6. b 7. a 8. a 9. c 10. c

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Smart Exercise

Pre-reading1. I know a few smart people. My smart friends

like to read a lot, play games like chess, andsome even play musical instruments.

2. I think using our brains in activities likereading or chess, as well as eating the rightfoods, like pineapple and fish, can make ussmarter.

3. Some parents make their babies smarter byreading to them, by playing music forthem, or by giving them challenging toys.

Vocabulary Preview1. d 2. b 3. h 4. f 5. c6. g 7. e 8. a

Reading Comprehension1. b 2. d 3. a 4. d 5. b

Idiomatic Expressions1. hit the books2. beefed up3. be traced back

Summary1. physical 2. be traced back3. motion 4. seniors5. exercise 6. goal7. open up 8. short-term

Listening1. b 2. c 3. b

Discussion1. I don’t know how much exercise affects

brain development. On one hand, it makessense that the increased blood flow fromexercise would help your brain, but, on theother hand, most of the people I know whoexercise a lot aren’t very smart.

2. I think sports that have complex rules and alot of action, like hockey or basketball,require the most intelligence because playershave to remember a lot of rules, use differentstrategies to win, and think quickly understressful conditions in these sports.

3. My favorite sport to play is tennis. It is fast,competitive, and not too violent.

Vocabulary Review1. a 2. c 3. a 4. d 5. d6. a 7. c 8. b 9. c 10. c

Unit 5Bill Gates:Good Businessman or Bad?

Pre-reading1. Netscape Navigator is probably the most

important program on my computer. I spendmost of my time using it to work on the Net.

2. Computers are useful to modern-day life inso many ways! They help everywhere ingrocery stores, buses, banks, homes, andjust about everywhere else.

3. I think that intelligent, hard-working, andwell-connected people are successful inbusiness. If you don’t have the right businessconnections, it’s usually very difficult tobecome successful.

Vocabulary Preview1. d 2. g 3. f 4. h 5. e6. b 7. c 8. a

Reading Comprehension1. d 2. d 3. a 4. a 5. a

Idiomatic Expressions1. come under fire2. the biggest kid on the block3. give away

Summary1. accused 2. approach3. giving away 4. dominance5. counters 6. dynamics7. superhighway 8. on the block

Listening1. d 2. a 3. c

Discussion1. Microsoft has a mixed reputation in my

country. It’s very famous, so a lot of peoplethink it’s a very good company. On theother hand, many others prefer Apple’sbusiness style and Macintosh software.

2. I think that any business practice that doesn’tharm people or the environment is acceptable.

3. I think Bill Gates’ education, intelligence, andaggression in business have helped make himsuccessful. Anyone with these qualities cansucceed, but Gates also needed a little luck tobecome as successful as he is today.

Vocabulary Review1. b 2. a 3. b 4. c 5. d6. a 7. d 8. a 9. b 10. b

Unit 6

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The Educational Benefits of TV

Pre-reading1. I watch a lot of TV----maybe 20 or 25 hours a

week.2. Watching educational programs can benefit

children because they have fun learningnew things on TV.

3. Watching TV is similar to reading a book inthat you can learn information or enjoy a story.

Vocabulary Preview1. a 2. e 3. d 4. h 5. f6. g 7. b 8. c

Reading Comprehension1. a 2. d 3. a 4. a 5. a

Idiomatic Expressions1. the tube2. out loud3. tune in

Summary1. opportunity 2. tune in to3. documentaries 4. captioning5. improve 6. engage7. summarizing 8. academic

Listening1. a 2. d 3. a

Discussion1. I think programs that teach language and

spelling, or programs about science andnature can benefit children’s education.Most cartoons don’t have educational benefits.

2. I think it depends on what they’re watching.If children enjoy watching educationalprograms, two or three hours a day isallowable; however, if they are just watchingcartoons or other non-educational shows,no more than one hour a day is allowable.

3. I think watching TV has helped me. When Iwas young, I used to watch a lot of natureand travel programs. Now, I know so muchmore about animals and the world than Ilearned in school.

Vocabulary Review1. d 2. a 3. a 4. d 5. c6. d 7. c 8. c 9. a 10. b

Unit 7Back to the Future

Pre-reading1. I think “Back to the Future” means using

some kind of product or invention now thatwas used a long time ago.

2. Soccer and snowboarding are two popularsports, but I don’t participate in them. I’dlike to try snowboarding some day, though.

3. I like to skate in the park or on the path besidethe river. In the winter, I like to ice-skate onthe frozen river. I can skate pretty well, butI can’t do any jumps or spins.

Vocabulary Preview1. e 2. d 3. b 4. f 5. c6. g 7. h 8. a

Reading Comprehension1. c 2. c 3. c 4. a 5. a

Idiomatic Expressions1. launch2. skyrocketed3. spring up

Summary1. siblings 2. intrigued3. avid 4. practicing5. steer 6. reliable7. skyrocketed 8. recreational

Listening1. c 2. a 3. d

Discussion1. Skating can make your legs and lungs

much stronger. On the other hand, skaterscan get a lot of injuries from falling.

2. My new cell phone combines three oldproducts into one: a phone, a camera, and aportable music player. I use it every day forcommunicating, taking photos, and listeningto music.

3. Ice hockey is another sport that uses specialequipment to protect the players. I used toplay hockey when I was in high school. It’sa fun sport, but a little dangerous, too.

Vocabulary Review1. a 2. d 3. c 4. b 5. c6. a 7. d 8. c 9. a 10. b

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A Better Robot

Pre-reading1. When I hear the word “robot,” I think about

R2-D2 and C-3PO, the robots from Star Wars.2. I think a crab-shaped robot would be useful

for walking in many different environments,grabbing different objects, and even cuttingthings in the way.

3. Robots can help science by collectinginformation from places that are too cold,too hot, or too dangerous for scientists to gothemselves.

Vocabulary Preview1. c 2. h 3. f 4. d 5. b6. a 7. e 8. g

Reading Comprehension1. d 2. b 3. c 4. a 5. b

Idiomatic Expressions1. As far as2. by its very nature3. wave of the future

Summary1. space 2. effective3. exploring 4. concerned5. objects 6. tasks7. affordability 8. wave

Listening1. c 2. b 3. b

Discussion1. I think some space exploration is too

dangerous for humans. For exploration ofplaces far away from Earth that take manyyears to travel to, only robots should be used.

2. Snakebots could be useful on Earth to exploreplaces where scientists can’t go. For example,they could explore the very cold areas inthe Arctic, hot areas near volcanoes, orparts of caves that are too small for people.

3. A movie in which robots had an importantpart was I, Robot. In this story, robots thatused to serve people decided to attack thepeople instead. The humans have to fightback against the stronger robots, but onehero policeman saves the day.

Vocabulary Review1. c 2. d 3. d 4. c 5. c6. d 7. d 8. c 9. a 10. b

Unit 9A Piano in the Jungle

Pre-reading1. When I was a young child, my grandfather

gave me a very scary-looking demon mask.Now, I like the mask, but it was strangethat he gave it to me when I was so young.

2. You need a lot of mosquito repellent whenyou live in the jungle because there are somany mosquitoes there.

3. I once traveled to Nicaragua. It was a littledifficult to get to because I had to take threedifferent planes to get to the country, andthen two different buses inside Nicaraguato get to the town I stayed at.

Vocabulary Preview1. d 2. g 3. b 4. a 5. f6. c 7. h 8. e

Reading Comprehension1. b 2. d 3. a 4. b 5. a

Idiomatic Expressions1. is no easy feat2. have contact3. clear it out

Summary1. approached 2. favor3. sledge 4. tribe5. piano tuners 6. nesting7. extensive 8. medley

Listening1. a 2. a 3. a

Discussion1. I have needed help many times. The last

time I needed help was last winter whenmy car stopped running. Luckily, anotherdriver stopped and helped me.

2. My father usually helps me when my car orcomputer is broken.

3. I have helped people whose car was brokendown on the highway.

Vocabulary Review1. c 2. d 3. d 4. b 5. b6. c 7. c 8. b 9. a 10. b

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A Controversial Restoration

Pre-reading

1. There are many famous historical places,for example, the pyramids in Egypt, MachuPicchu in Peru, and the Great Wall in China.

2. These historical places are important becausethey can teach us about past ways of life.

3. Governments make laws and hire people tostudy, protect, and restore these places.

Vocabulary Preview

1. a 2. c 3. h 4. b 5. d6. g 7. f 8. e

Reading Comprehension

1. a 2. b 3. b 4. b 5. d

Idiomatic Expressions

1. touch up2. no longer3. case in point

Summary

1. restored 2. case in point3. accumulated 4. irregularities5. dramatic 6. touch up7. maintain 8. frescoes

Listening

1. c 2. b 3. b

Discussion

1. I have visited several historical sites in afew different countries, but the pyramids inMexico were the most impressive becauseof their size.

2. We should try to preserve historical sitesand, especially, the environment for futuregenerations.

3. It’s a difficult choice, but I think old buildingsare more important than old works of art. Ithink old buildings can teach us more abouthow people lived in the past.

Vocabulary Review

1. b 2. d 3. d 4. a 5. c6. a 7. a 8. c 9. b 10. a

Unit 11The Flood

Pre-reading1. I have heard of the biblical flood story, as

well as similar stories from other cultures.2. I first heard the flood story at church, from

my Sunday school teacher. I learned aboutother flood stories in university.

3. I think the stories are mostly legend, butthere is some truth to them as well.

Vocabulary Preview1. h 2. a 3. d 4. f 5. e6. g 7. b 8. c

Reading Comprehension1. a 2. d 3. c 4. b 5. c

Idiomatic Expressions1. set about2. passed down3. at some point

Summary1. legends 2. escaped3. constructing 4. differ5. elements 6. Celtic7. striking 8. speculate

Listening1. c 2. c 3. a

Discussion1. I have heard the biblical story of Noah’s

Ark and the flood. In this story, God warnsNoah about the coming flood and tells himto build a big ark. Noah builds the boat andbrings his family and two of each kind ofanimal with him on the ark.

2. I know the same story appeared earlier inMesopotamia, except the characters haddifferent names.

3. I’ve heard that some scientists think the floodstories originate with floods that happenedat the end of the last ice age when a lot ofglaciers and icebergs melted, making theoceans’ water level rise.

Vocabulary Review1. a 2. c 3. c 4. d 5. d6. c 7. b 8. a 9. b 10. c

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Naturally Better Homes

Pre-reading

1. A traditional home in my country is a two-story brick house with both front and backyards.

2. Now, I live in an apartment.3. One special thing about my home is the

view. My apartment is on the 19th floor, andI have a nice view of the city and mountains.

Vocabulary Preview

1. d 2. c 3. g 4. h 5. f6. e 7. b 8. a

Reading Comprehension

1. d 2. a 3. c 4. d 5. a

Idiomatic Expressions

1. in the long run2. face up to3. come up with

Summary

1. concerned 2. environmentally3. typical 4. stacking5. tires 6. generate7. collect 8. resources

Listening

1. d 2. a 3. d

Discussion

1. I think that I would enjoy living in anearthship because it’s good for theenvironment and would help me savemoney on electricity bills.

2. I don’t know of any earthships in my country.If they aren’t too expensive, then I thinkthat they will catch on.

3. I should probably do more to beenvironmentally friendly, but I do recyclecans, bottles, and paper.

Vocabulary Review

1. d 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. b6. d 7. d 8. b 9. b 10. c

Unit 13Eat Better, Look Better

Pre-reading

1. I think that fruits, like peaches, are good forour skin.

2. Peaches have a lot of moisture and vitaminsthat help keep our skin soft and smooth.

3. Actually, I don’t eat peaches very often, butI eat other fruits every day.

Vocabulary Preview

1. a 2. e 3. h 4. d 5. f6. b 7. g 8. c

Reading Comprehension

1. c 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. c

Idiomatic Expressions

1. take in2. Even better3. stock up on

Summary

1. creams 2. wrinkles3. vitamins 4. capability5. molecules 6. take in7. reduce 8. properties

Listening

1. d 2. c 3. d

Discussion

1. Recently, I’ve heard that pomegranates havelots of antioxidants in them. These days,you can buy pomegranates in many shops.

2. I think my diet is a little healthy. I don’t eatvery much oily junk food, but I should eatmore fruits and vegetables.

3. Women in my country use a lot of differentcreams and soaps to take care of their skin.Men, on the other hand, don’t do much exceptwear sunblock cream if they go outsideduring the summer.

Vocabulary Review

1. d 2. d 3. c 4. a 5. d6. c 7. a 8. b 9. c 10. b

Unit 14

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The Best Medicine

Pre-reading

1. Some TV shows, like The Simpsons, canreally make me laugh.

2. Usually, my friends and I laugh at the samejokes, funny movies, and funny TV shows.

3. My parents and I rarely laugh at the samekind of things; we have completely differentsenses of humor.

Vocabulary Preview

1. c 2. g 3. d 4. f 5. e6. d 7. a 8. h

Reading Comprehension

1. b 2. c 3. c 4. a 5. d

Idiomatic Expressions

1. are well above2. coming down with3. back up

Summary

1. mental 2. hinder3. emotions 4. stimulates5. boosts 6. internal7. muscles 8. pain

Listening

1. b 2. d 3. d

Discussion

1. I think the best comic actor is Jim Carrey;he can always make me laugh.

2. I’m usually terrible at remembering jokes. Icould tell a few “Knock-Knock” jokes now,though.

3. I think the funniest person I know is myfriend Mike. He always has funny ways ofsaying things. I think what makes him sofunny is that he’s very tall and scary-looking,but his personality is quite silly.

Vocabulary Review

1. c 2. a 3. b 4. c 5. a6. d 7. a 8. b 9. c 10. b

Unit 15Madonna’s Downloads

Pre-reading

1. I know a few sites for downloading musicKazaa and Limewire, for example.

2. I’ve downloaded a lot of music over thepast few years.

3. I’m not a big fan of Madonna’s music, but Iknow she has sold lots of albums, and shepublished a controversial book about 15years ago.

Vocabulary Preview

1. e 2. d 3. b 4. h 5. f6. c 7. g 8. a

Reading Comprehension

1. c 2. b 3. d 4. b 5. c

Idiomatic Expressions

1. not mince your words2. climb to the top3. make a statement

Summary

1. definitely 2. to the top3. sharing 4. piracy5. retaliate 6. decoy7. swearing 8. discourage

Listening

1. b 2. a 3. d

Discussion

1. Yes, I think downloading songs from theInternet is wrong because when someonedownloads a song, the musician doesn’t getpaid for it.

2. I’ve heard that the Apple’s iPod site andNapster both charge fees to download music.I think the fee is about one dollar per song.

3. Bono, the lead singer of the band U2, is anartist with strong opinions. He said that allrich, first-world countries should do moreto help poor, third-world countries.

Vocabulary Review

1. d 2. b 3. c 4. c 5. c6. d 7. a 8. c 9. c 10. c

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Remembering Memories

Pre-reading1. I think I have a very good memory except

for names; I can never remember people’snames.

2. My earliest childhood memory is of playing“cowboys,” in my back yard with a friend.I was about four years old then.

3. I think people can improve their memoriesby keeping a diary and writing downimportant information every day.

Vocabulary Preview1. b 2. c 3. g 4. d 5. f6. h 7. e 8. a

Reading Comprehension1. a 2. b 3. b 4. c 5. d

Idiomatic Expressions1. A little ..... goes a long way2. at all costs3. in good working order

Summary1. categories 2. remote3. acquired 4. future5. draws on 6. preserve7. at all costs 8. degrading

Listening1. b 2. d 3. d

Discussion1. I think men and women are good at

remembering different things. Women canremember names and important dates betterthan men, but men can remember otherinformation and directions better thanwomen.

2. I often have trouble remembering names.When I meet new people, I usually forgettheir names the first time. After I meet themthree or four times, I can remember.

3. I use a day planner book to write down andremember important names, dates, andphone numbers.

Vocabulary Review1. d 2. b 3. c 4. a 5. d6. d 7. b 8. b 9. a 10. c

Unit 17The Famous Cup

Pre-reading1. I like to watch football or hockey the most,

but I like to play tennis.2. I don’t like soccer very much because there

isn’t enough scoring. I’ve never been to aWorld Cup game, but I’d love to go to onesome day.

3. When I was in elementary school, my baseballteam won the city league championship, so Igot a trophy for that. I kept it on a shelf formany years, but I don’t know where it is now.

Vocabulary Preview1. g 2. d 3. a 4. e 5. c6. f 7. b 8. h

Reading Comprehension1. c 2. d 3. d 4. d 5. a

Idiomatic Expressions1. under lock and key2. Rest assured3. none the worse for wear

Summary1. trophy 2. turbulent3. the worse 4. prior5. recovered 6. permanent7. duplicate 8. lock

Listening1. a 2. c 3. d

Discussion1. I don’t think that teams should be able to

take home the real trophy because therehave been too many problems with it in thepast. It’s better to keep the real trophy safein a museum.

2. I know about the Stanley Cup, the trophygiven to the winner of the National HockeyLeague’s playoff tournament. It’s the oldesttrophy in North American sports, and thewinning team gets to keep the real trophyfor a year.

3. Trophies are nice, but I’d rather win moneyso I can buy the things I need.

Vocabulary Review1. d 2. c 3. a 4. b 5. b6. a 7. c 8. c 9. b 10. b

Unit 18

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No Phishing Allowed

Pre-reading1. Viruses are the biggest computer security

problems, but spyware and spam mail areannoying, too.

2. Sometimes I shop and check my bank accountonline because it’s much quicker and moreconvenient than going out to differentstores and banks.

3. To protect our PCs we can use firewall andantivirus software, and be careful about thewebsites we visit.

Vocabulary Preview1. e 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. g6. f 7. d 8. h

Reading Comprehension1. b 2. a 3. b 4. a 5. c

Idiomatic Expressions1. right away2. track down3. con . . . into

Summary1. risky 2. lure3. convince 4. financial5. crooks 6. tracked7. gangs 8. wary

Listening1. c 2. d 3. d

Discussion1. I receive a lot of phishing messages, but I

rarely read them. I recall one, though, thatclaimed that I was the last relative of somerich man who had just died in Nigeria. It saidthat if I sent them my banking information,they would send me the money I inherited.

2. I think people caught phishing should befined lots of money, or even jailed. Theycause a lot of inconvenience for most peopleand serious financial trouble for some.

3. I’ve heard that there are a lot of healthscams on the Internet these days. Thereare advertisements for vitamins, healthsupplements and medicine, but when youbuy them, the company just keeps yourmoney and sends out nothing.

Vocabulary Review1. b 2. a 3. b 4. a 5. c6. b 7. d 8. a 9. b 10. c

Unit 19Take a Ghost Tour

Pre-reading

1. I think this castle is in England becausemost castles that I’ve seen like it are inEngland.

2. This castle looks a little scary because it’sold, grey, and the windows are all dark.

3. I don’t believe in ghosts because I’ve neverseen or heard one.

Vocabulary Preview

1. g 2. e 3. h 4. b 5. f6. c 7. a 8. d

Reading Comprehension

1. d 2. b 3. c 4. d 5. a

Idiomatic Expressions

1. complete with2. made . . . home3. leave . . . for another man

Summary

1. castle 2. haunted3. grounds 4. bones5. buried 6. their home7. banquets 8. accommodations

Listening

1. b 2. d 3. d

Discussion

1. I think it would be fun to stay in a castlelike Chillingham. I really enjoy historicalplaces, and I think it’s fun to be scared byghost stories.

2. There is a town in the mountains in mycountry that some believe is haunted. Thetown was buried by a rockslide about 100years ago and everyone died.

3. If ghosts exist, they might appear in certainplaces that were important to them duringtheir lives.

Vocabulary Review

1. c 2. a 3. a 4. b 5. c6. b 7. d 8. a 9. c 10. c

Unit 20

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