Reading for Vocabulary is a four-book reading series for students of Reading for
English as a foreign or second language. The series aims to develop Vocabulary
students’ vocabulary and reading comprehension skills through Jake Murray
exposure to a variety of topics. Each book utilizes highly interesting
and motivating passages and exercises to teach new and important
vocabulary. Students are provided with an opportunity to learn a
large number of useful words while improving their reading skills.
Key features:
Various informative and interesting topics
Diverse exercises designed to thoroughly instruct students on the Level
presented vocabulary
Comprehension quizzes to develop students’ skills in identifying and D
understanding main ideas, important details, and contextual clues
Colorful photos and illustrations to help stimulate students’ interest
Audio materials to assist in pronunciation and develop listening skills
Components
Student’s Books Level A~D | Audio CDs Level A~D
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Level D
Content Area
Symbols
Science Social Studies Health Fine Arts History Astronomy Entertainment
UNIT 1 Architecture 5
Lesson 1 A Dream Job 6
Lesson 2 Amazing Architecture 14
Lesson 3 Frank Lloyd Wright 22
Review 30
UNIT 2 Sports 31
Lesson 4 The Human Machine 32
Lesson 5 The Ancient Olympics 40
Lesson 6 Playing Favorites 48
Review 56
UNIT 3 Caring for Animals 57
Lesson 7 Your Dog the Celebrity 58
Lesson 8 Living with Animals 66
Lesson 9 A Healthy Pet is a Happy Pet 74
Review 82
UNIT 4 World Connections 83
Lesson 10 Going Places 84
Lesson 11 A Quick Bite to Eat 92
Lesson 12 Home Away from Home 100
Review 108
UNIT 5 Cycles 109
Lesson 13 The World’s Greatest Traveler 110
Lesson 14 What a Farmer Knows 118
Lesson 15 As the Earth Moves 126
Review 134
Architecture
In lessons 1-3 you will read about architecture. Architects
design buildings. Some architects are famous for their
architecture. For an architect, a building is a piece of art.
Their magnificent creations are all over the world. Think
about buildings you use and buildings you see. How do
you think they were created?
Lesson 1 A Dream Job
Science
Lesson 2 Amazing Architecture
Social Studies
Lesson 3 Frank Lloyd Wright
Fine Arts
Word List
track 1
sketch [sket∫] n.
a quick basic drawing
I drew a sketch of a motorcycle.
design [dizáin] v.
to decide how something will look or work
The man is designing a house.
blueprint [blù;prìnt] n.
a plan for making something
I found the blueprint for the house.
function [f=\∫Ân] n.
what something is used for
The knife has more than one function.
regulation [régjulèi∫Ân] n.
a rule or law
The regulation says that you can’t smoke here.
lawyer [l≤;j‰÷] n.
someone who works with the law
The lawyer is saying something important.
dedication [dédikèi∫Ân] n.
the state of being focused and working hard
The businessman has great dedication for his job.
possibility [p¢s‰bíl‰ti] n.
something that could happen
The girl is thinking of many possibilities.
6 Lesson 1
ARCHITECTURE Science
sports stadium [sp∞;÷ts stèidi‰m] n.
a large open building where people watch sports
The sports stadium is filled with people.
endless [èndlis] a.
having no end
The road looks like it is endless.
emergency [imÁ;÷d,‰nsi] n.
a sudden dangerous situation
The ambulance came for the emergency.
follow [f£lou] v.
to do the same as
Baby ducks follow their mother.
organized [≤;÷g‰nàizd] a.
put together in a smart and simple way
The diagram is well organized.
engineer [ènd,‰ní‰÷] n.
someone who designs buildings and machines
The engineer is designing a project.
productive [pr‰d=ktiv] a.
working hard and completing a lot of work
The company was productive this year.
depressed [diprèst] a.
sad and having no energy
Most of the people are depressed.
Architecture Science 7
ARCHITECTURE Science
Read the story below. track 2
Science
ARCHITECTURE
Lesson 1 A Dream Job
Have you ever thought about your future? What
kind of job do you want? Here’s an idea. Be an architect!
You could design parks, hospitals, schools, and even
sports stadiums. The possibilities are endless! Does this
sound like fun? Sure, but it takes a lot of hard work and
dedication to become an architect.
First you must be good at drawing. An architect
needs to be able to put their ideas on paper. The first step
is making sketches of the building. Sketches help an
architect imagine what their idea will look like. Think of
designing a sports stadium. How many people does it
need to fit? Where will the water go when it rains? How
will people leave in an emergency? The architect needs
to imagine all the possibilities. In this way an architect
must think like an engineer.
8 Lesson 1
sketch blueprint
design regulation
The look and feel of a building is just as important function possibility
as its function . Think of a large office building. It needs lawyer dedication
to have plenty of space and be well organized to function
well. But this isn’t all. It needs to make workers feel
relaxed and productive. If it makes them feel fatigued or
depressed then it won’t function well. A house needs to
feel warm and relaxing. A museum should look
important. In this way an architect needs to think like an
artist.
Once the idea is set the architect makes the
blueprints . The builders use the blueprints as a map
when they make the building. There are many
regulations the architect must follow. Like a lawyer , an
architect must know the law. Everything about the
building must be correct or it can’t be built. Being an
architect is like being an artist, engineer, and lawyer all
in one!
Architecture Science 9
Exercise 1
Science Complete each sentence with a word from the box.
ARCHITECTURE
Lesson 1
sketch design dedication blueprints
lawyer function regulations possibility
1. I need a good architect to our
new home.
2. That soccer player is known for his
. It won him a medal.
3. I need a to help me understand
this law.
4. The architect made a quick of the
park when he visited the site.
5. Oh no! I’ve lost the . How will we
build the house now?
6. Government say that no one
younger than 21 is allowed to drink.
7. The of a steering wheel is to turn
a car.
8. Play the lottery. You probably won’t win, but there is a
you might win.
10 Lesson 1
Exercise 2 ARCHITECTURE Science
Solve the puzzle.
sketch design dedication blueprint
lawyer function regulation possibility
1 2 3
4 5
6
7
Down
Across
2. It’s hard to be a . 1. 3.
You have to know many laws.
4. You are good at art. Do you 4. It takes a lot of to learn
your own clothes? a new language.
7. The architect finally sent us a copy
of the . 5. 6.
Architecture Science 11
Exercise 3
Science Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
ARCHITECTURE
Lesson 1
1. Do you think you could our poster for art class?
a. listen b. function c. design d. blueprint
2. I looked at your of the whale. It’s really good for a new artist.
a. blueprint b. sketch c. site d. emergency
3. The of the skull is to protect the brain.
a. blueprint b. location c. sketch d. function
4. Your son broke the law. You need a(n) .
a. engineer b. lawyer c. artist d. architect
5. There are many to follow when you drive a car.
a. regulations b. sketches c. emergencies d. sports stadiums
6. If Jim had more he would do better in school.
a. anger b. depression c. anxiety d. dedication
7. There is a(n) that it will rain tomorrow.
a. site b. possibility c. endless d. emergency
8. The for the new school is almost finished. I’ll send it to you when
I’m done.
a. function b. site c. blueprint d. sports stadium
12 Lesson 1
Comprehension ARCHITECTURE Science
Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer.
1. This story is about .
a. being an artist b. being an engineer
c. being an architect d. being a lawyer
2. An architect must think like an engineer by .
a. knowing the law
b. thinking of how a building will look and feel
c. building a sports stadium
d. imagining all the things that could happen
3. An office building should make workers feel .
a. anxious b. productive
c. depressed d. impressive
4. An architect must follow regulations or .
a. the blueprints will be a guide
b. everything about the building will be correct
c. the government won’t allow the building to be built
d. he will be familiar with the law
General Understanding Circle T for true or F for false.
1. An architect must know about the law. T F
2. It is not important what a building looks and feels like. T F
3. Sketches help the architect understand the law. T F
4. An architect should be good at drawing. T F
Architecture Science 13