Unit 24: A Strong Friendship

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Word List

  • n. A block is a solid piece of wood, stone, or ice.
    I saw a block of ice on the floor.
  • v. When you bury something, you put it under the ground or under a lot of other things.
    My father was buried in his hometown when he died.
  • v. To cheer is to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement.
    The crowd all cheered when the home team won.
  • adj. If something is complex, it has many small parts. It is hard to understand.
    A jigsaw puzzle can be complex because it has so many pieces.
  • n. A critic is someone who gives opinions about movies, books, plays, etc.
    The wine critic tasted the wine so he could give his opinion.
  • n. A direction is the way to go.
    Go in this direction for 10 minutes, and you will get to the river.
  • n. An event is something that happens, especially something important.
    Finishing high school was a major event in his life.
  • v. To exercise is to run or play sports so that you can be healthy.
    You should exercise every day.
  • n. Friendship is the relationship between people who are friends.
    Michael and Lisa have a very strong friendship with each other.
  • n. A guide is someone who shows you where to go.
    We followed a guide at the park.
  • n. If there is a lack of something, there is not enough of it.
    His only problem is a lack of money.
  • v. To perform is to do something in front of people who watch.
    He will perform a song for the class.
  • n. Pressure is what you apply to make someone do something.
    They put pressure on him to change his mind.
  • adv. If something will probably happen, it is likely to happen.
    You will probably get a good grade if you study for the test.
  • adj. If something is public, it is meant for everyone to use.
    I went to the public park to play with my friends.
  • adj. Smart means intelligent.
    Mary is a smart student.
  • v. To strike people or things is to hit them.
    She struck the other girl in the face.
  • v. To support something is to like it and help it be successful.
    Everyone at work supports the new plan.
  • n. A term is a word for something.
    I often use the term "oops" when I make a mistake.
  • v. To unite is to get together to do something.
    If we unite, we can finish our project faster.

 

Exercise

A ‣ Circle the right definition for the given word.

  1. probably
    • a. slowly 
    • b. always
    • c. never
    • d. likely
  2. lack
    • a. to not have enough
    • b. to try to make people act 
    • c. to have many parts
    • d. to do activities to be healthy
  3. term
    • a. available for everyone
    • b. to help something work 
    • c. a thing that happens
    • d. a word for something
  4. unite
    • a. a person who dislikes 
    • b. relationship between people who are friends 
    • c. to work together 
    • d. to do something to entertain
  5. task
    • a. a small pin
    • b. a group of people 
    • c. an assigned job
    • d. a table to eat at

 

B ‣ Match to complete the words. Then write the part of speech.

  1. per    ⬩ ⬩ cise  ⇒ _____
  2. str   ⬩ ⬩ tion   ⇒ _____
  3. direc   ⬩ ⬩ ike    ⇒ _____
  4. exer   ⬩ ⬩ ure  ⇒ _____
  5. press  ⬩ ⬩ form     ⇒ _____

 

C ‣ Check(✓) the one that best fits the blank.

  1. They've known each other for years _____.
    • a. and have a good friendship 
    • b. so they were buried under the snow
  2. I don't know where we are. _____.
    • a. We need a guide
    • b. Let's perform right now
  3. The concert tonight _____.
    • a. will strike the wall
    • b. will be a fun event
  4. I gave him money because _____.
    • a. I support his company 
    • b. he didn't do any work
  5. At the end of her speech, _____.
    • a. don't forget to cheer loudly 
    • b. fit into your clothes
  6. You probably don't have to pay to get in when _____.
    • a. you go to a movie 
    • b. you go to a public park
  7. You must think hard because _____.
    • a. I am under pressure 
    • b. the problem is complex
  8. Glad is _____.
    • a. another term for happy
    • b. the way people unite
  9. The artist made his art _____.
    • a. from a block of wood
    • b. the people cheered for victory
  10. He thought the book was boring. _____.
    • a. He was a critic of it 
    • b. He really enjoyed it

 

A Strong Friendship

Tim was the strongest man in the town. When he played sports, he always won. He performed and exercised in the public park. He did this to show everyone how strong he was. Most people liked him, but one man didn't. His name was Jack.

Jack hated Tim. Jack was a movie critic and the smartest man in town. He could solve complex math problems. But no one cared. Jack wanted to be famous like Tim.

One day, there was an unusual event. A big storm came suddenly. The town was buried in snow. No one could get out. They needed food. The people said, "This is a task for a strong man." Tim was under pressure to save them. But Jack wanted to be a hero, so they both went. Tim said, “You can't help because of your lack of strength.”

But Jack knew the local area very well and could find paths that were usable despite the snow. They led in the direction of another town. That town had food. They walked until there was a block of ice in their way. Jack said, “We can't get past it. But if you strike it, it might break." Tim knew he probably had enough strength, so he struck it, with a hammer. It broke.

When there were more blocks of ice, Tim broke them. That made him tired. He couldn't walk anymore. Jack said, “Let's unite and support each other. I'll get the food alone. You rest here."

Jack came back with food. Tim couldn't remember which path led home. He needed Jack to be his guide. The men became friends by working together.

In town, people saw Jack with the food and cheered. They called Jack a hero. But Jack didn't care. He was thinking of something else. He said to Tim, "I thought I was smart, but I learned a new term today: friendship."

 

Reading Comprehension

Answer the questions.

  1. What is the main idea of this story?
    • a. The best way to strike blocks 
    • b. How a strong man learned a new term
    • c. How two men unite and support each other
    • d. How to solve complex problems
  2. How did Tim show people he was strong?
    • a. He struck the critic in front of them.
    • b. He performed and exercised in public places. 
    • c. He knew how to get to the other town. 
    • d. He lifted a block of ice for them.
  3. Why did Jack become a hero?
    • a. He was buried under the snow.
    • b. He brought food to the town.
    • c. He put pressure on Tim to save the town. 
    • d. He won every sport he played.
  4. What did Tim think when they came to the blocks of ice?
    • a. He thought he could probably break the ice.
    • b. He thought the storm was an unusual event. 
    • c. He thought he was a good guide for Jack. 
    • d. He thought it was a very difficult task.
  5. What happened when Jack was called a hero?
    _____

 

Answer Key

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