Active Skills for Reading 1 (Unit 3: Studying Abroad)


CHAPTER 1 - My Travel Journal

Vocabulary Comprehension - Words in Context

A. Complete each statement with the best answer. The words in bold are from the passage.

If Jin-Song's friends think his shoes are awesome, they ______

Because I have lots of money, I ______

I think my English is improving because ______

Jun was really embarrassed during class because she ______

You need to practice playing tennis by ______

Sandra uses a journal to ______

I can hardly hear you. Can you speak a little ______?

Yuki is really shy. She ______ talking to people she doesn't know.

B. Answer the following questions, then discuss your answers with a partner. The words in bold are from the passage.

  1. What places do you know that have lots of trees?

    Answer

    mountains, forests, or specific places like Canada, Russia;

  2. How do you practice English?

    Answer

    Watching movies in English with subtitles, reading English books, surfing on the Internet in English;

  3. Which actor or actress do you think is awesome? Why do you think so?

    Answer

    Students should name English-speaking TV or movie stars whom they admire;

  4. How has your English improved in the past few years?

    Answer

    Students should support their opinions with personal stories about language learning.

My Travel Journal

September 13

Hi Journal! It's me, Maria! I arrived in New York city two weeks ago. I am writing this journal for one of my classes. My teacher says it is a good way for me to practice writing in English and to write about my experiences here in the United States. So far, I like New York and my school. I have three classes a day. Most of my classmates come from Japan, Korea, Poland,_ Germany, and Brazil. There aren't many Italian students, so I have to use English most of the time. I am learning a lot! I am living in student housing, and I have my own comfortable room.

October 20

My English is hopeless! I was on the bus this morning and a man spoke to me, but I hardly understood him. I was so embarrassed. Why is my English so slowly? I want to make lots of American friends, but this isn't happening so easily. I feel shy, and it is hard, for me to talk to people, even my classmates! I like them, but sometimes I can't understand them very well. I'm feeling homesick. I miss my friends and family.

October 27

I went to a school party last Friday and it was awesome. I talked with a Japanese man named Kenji and a Polish woman n_amed Anna. we talked about our countries' customs and our experiences in the States so far. we are going to walk around the city together this weekend. Also, Kenji wants me to write for the student newspaper here at school. Ma be things are getting better!
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