UNIT 7: Essential English Words (Book 1)

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Jan 10, 2017

Learn the following target words.

allow v.
To allow something to happen means to let it happen.
Having a ticket will allow you to enter the show.

announce v.
To announce something is to make it known.
He announced to everyone his new idea for the company.

beside prep.
When someone or something is beside you, they are next to you.
The two brothers stood beside each other.

challenge n.
A challenge is something difficult to complete.
It was a challenge to climb to the top of the mountain.

claim v.
To claim means to say that something is true.
He claimed to know why the country’s laws were weak.

condition n.
The condition of someone or something is the state that they are in.
The patient’s condition was very good.

contribute v.
To contribute to something means to do something to make it successful.
We decided to contribute money to the new hospital.

difference n.
A difference is a way that something is not like other things.
The biggest difference between the birds is the color of their feathers.

divide v.
To divide something is to make it into smaller parts.
We divided the pizza.

expert n.
An expert is someone who is very good at doing something.
The wizard was an expert at magic.

famous adj.
If someone or something is famous, they are known to many people.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is very famous.

force n.
Force is a person’s strength or power.
He used all his force to try and open the door.

harm n.
Harm is hurt or problems caused to someone or something.
A hot iron can cause great harm if you are not careful.

lay v.
To lay means to put or place in a horizontal or flat position.
Don’t lay your socks on the floor.

peace n.
Peace is a time without war.
A white dove is a symbol for peace.

prince n.
A prince is the son of a king.
The prince and the princess were married.

protect v.
To protect someone is to stop them from getting hurt.
Firemen protect us from fires.

sense v.
To sense something is to know about it without being told.
I could sense that he was watching me.

sudden adj.
When something is sudden, it happens very quickly.
He felt a sudden pain in his chest.

therefore adv.
Therefore means for this reason.
He is fat. Therefore, he will go on a diet.
Choose the right word for the given definition.
- for this reason
  - harm
  - therefore
  - force
  - allow
- something difficult that you have to do
  - challenge
  - condition
  - sense
  - divide
- to do something to help succeed
  - sudden
  - announce
  - contribute
  - beside
- the son of a king
  - prince
  - expert
  - peace
  - famous
- to stop someone from getting hurt
  - lay
  - difference
  - protect
  - claim
Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.
- Sarah let Tim go to the game.
  allo
- The child promised not to hurt our cat.
  har
- You should say it’s true that you never lie.
  cl
- The food was cut into smaller parts so we could all eat.
  d
- She was a well-known writer in our town.
  fam
Check the answer that suits the blank naturally.
- Please be fair . . .
  when you divide the land
  .
  - when you meet the prince
  - when you divide the land
- We were scared because the dog . . .
  might harm us
  .
  - might bring us peace
  - might harm us
- You are too sick to play outside. . . .
  Therefore, play inside
  .
  - Therefore, play inside
  - Don’t lay your feet on the table
- No one could win against Sally . . .
  because she was an expert
  .
  - because she never used force
  - because she was an expert
- She was surprised by . . .
  the sudden noise outside
  .
  - the sudden noise outside
  - the expected amount contributed by the animals
- Everyone knew her . . .
  because she was famous
  .
  - because I stood beside her
  - because she was famous
- It wasn’t right for the coach . . .
  to allow me to play
  .
  - to make the race such a challenge
  - to allow me to play
- The man would not buy the bike . . .
  because of its bad condition
  .
  - because of its bad condition
  - because of his difference
- The police wanted . . .
  to protect us from danger
  .
  - to not make any sense
  - to protect us from danger
- My sister and I were fighting. . . .
  My sister claimed she didn’t like me
  .
  - We announced the winners
  - My sister claimed she didn’t like me
Read the story aloud. Pay attention to the bolded words.

The Best Prince

King Minos was very sick. His condition was getting worse. He had three sons. He loved them all. He had to announce who would become king.

Two of the princes stood waiting outside the king’s room. Theseus was the oldest and strongest. He thought his father would make him king. Pelias, the second son, thought differently. He was an expert with weapons. He thought the king would choose him.

“When I’m king,” Theseus told Pelias, “I’ll let you contribute to the defense of our country. You can lead the army.”

Pelias became angry. “Father knows I’m famous for my sword skills. He’ll make me king.”

“You?” Theseus yelled. “He won’t choose you!”

“The kingdom is mine!” Pelias claimed. “Father will give it to me‚ or I’ll use force to take it!”

Theseus made a sudden move to take out his sword. Then Pelias did the same.

“Beating me will be a challenge,” Theseus said. “Fight me now. The winner gets the kingdom!”

Pelias agreed.

King Minos could hear his sons fighting. The youngest son, Jason, stood beside him. He sensed his father’s sadness. The king laid his hand flat on Jason’s arm.

“Your brothers fight too much,” the king told him. “I must protect my kingdom from all harm. They’ll divide it between them. The people won’t know what to do. There’ll be war. I can’t allow either of them to be king. Therefore, I’m making you king. Your kindness has always made you special. It’s the difference between you and your brothers. You can bring peace. They can’t.”

Then the king died. Theseus and Pelias heard that their youngest brother was king. They were surprised. They realized that their fighting was wrong. It had kept them from saying goodbye to their father. They agreed to have Jason as their king. He was the best choice.
Reading comprehension. Asses your understanding of the story by answering the questions below.
- What is this story about?
  - A sudden fight between kings
  - An expert sister and a famous king
  - The challenge to divide the kingdom
  - A kind prince who got a kingdom
- What was the difference between Jason and his brothers?
  - He was an expert with weapons.
  - He was older and stronger.
  - He made more sense.
  - He had always been kind.
- What did the king need to protect the kingdom from?
  - The harm caused by sudden fights
  - The differences between the three brothers
  - The poor condition of the king’s army
  - The fighting between the two princes
- What was probably true of Jason in the story?
  - He wanted to bring peace to the kingdom.
  - He wanted harm to come to his brothers.
  - The challenge of being king was too much for him.
  - He hoped to divide the kingdom.

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